THE UNIVERSITY of Antique announced that it will collaborate with the Pangasinan State University to produce salt in Antique province.

A statement from UA President’s Office said that PSU officials will help UA with its salt production initiative to harness the potential of the province’s extensive coastline.

Part of the partnership is the establishment of a Salt Technology and Innovation Center and the creation of a salt roadmap.

PSU will guide UA in research, innovation, implementation and all operations, the office said.

The partnership came after PSU’s Research, Extension, Innovation organized the first Philippine Salt Congress to highlight salt developments.

This includes salt production and helping the salt industry become a national player.