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The RDE Quarterly

Vol. 4 No. 2, April—June 2015

CONTENTS

IRCIEST 2015, in the offing,

research papers submitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

University President designates new

RDE officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

First International Research

Journal, released . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Twelve research proposals approved for Funding . . . 6

IDEA Faculty Bootcamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Nasugbu Campus hold its 1st Research

Colloquium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

PLDT SME Nation Hackaton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

PhilARM 25th annual celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Peer reviewers’ workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Research Presentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Research Publication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Extentionists in writing proposals for

Adopt-a-Barangay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adopt-a-Barangay team meets Brgy.

Officials on project planning . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

ATI IV- A presents Modified TGP Framework . . . . 19

PhilRice and IRRI rice technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20

ESO Director in accreditors’ GPP training . . . . . . . . 22

BatStateU Lobo’s Coastal Clean-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

ABAKADA at ang mga Bata Program. . . . . . . . . . . . 24

BAYANI Challenge 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

CIT structural welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

RDE’s planning workshop cum teambuilding . . . . . . 27

The RDE Quarterly is the official publication of the

Office of the Vice President for Research,

Development and Extension of Batangas State

University, Batangas City Philippines

EDITORIAL BOARD

Editor in Chief

Dr. Erma B. Quinay, ASEAN Eng.

Editorial Team

Dr. Emil C. Alcantara,

Dr. Shirley G. Cabrera,

Assoc. Prof. Romeo C. de Castro

Dr. Jodi Belina A. Bejer

Engr. Albertson D. Amante

Asst. Prof. Realiza M. Mame

Asst. Prof. Irene H. Maralit

Mrs. Rowena O. Anyayahan

Mr. Reygan H. Sangalang

Mr. Alvin R. De Silva

Asst. Prof. Armando V. Mendoza Jr.

Assoc. Prof. Maria Theresa A. Hernandez

Technical Assistants

Richelle V. Boiser

Emelie A. Ona

Ma. Jesukristina C. Medina

Ivy Fides R. Perez

Lea B. Guico

Marvin M. Beredo

Adviser

Mrs. Rosemarie D. Robles

Consultant

Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, ASEAN Eng.

University President

It’s all systems go for the 2015 International

Research Conference on Innovations in Engineering,

Science and Technology (IRCIEST) 2015 of the

University which will be held November 18-20,

2015.

University President Tirso A. Ronquillo,

Chairperson of the International Advisory Board,

has invited resource speakers through formal

correspondence. Some of the speakers are Dr.

Diosdado ―Dado‖ Banatao of PhilDev and Tallwood

Venture Capital in Silicon Valley, USA; Dr. David

Hall of USAID Science, Technology, Research and

Innovation for Development Program (STRIDE);

Dr. Federico Macaranas of the Asian Institute of

Management; and Dr. Celso B. Co of the

Technological University of the Philippines.

Dr. Erma B. Quinay, General Conference Chair,

has been conducting meetings with committee chairs

and members to ensure proper coordination.

The conference website was activated with

details about the conference made accessible to local

and foreign interested participants.

Response to the IRCIEST invite for paper

presentation was encouraging with 70 research

papers submitted for possible presentation in the

conference. The research papers submitted were

screened and streamlined by the local paper review

committee based on set criteria for acceptance and

classification to which thematic area they belong.

The papers were then endorsed to the members of

the International Scientific Committee (ISC), who

would further review and critique on the scholarly

merits and scientific value of the work and give final

note on accepted papers.

Authors of accepted papers will be notified on

September 30, 2015.

IRCIEST 2015 in the offing; research papers submittedIRCIEST 2015 in the offing; research papers submittedIRCIEST 2015 in the offing; research papers submitted

RDE NEWSRDE NEWSRDE NEWS

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Dr. Erma B. Quinay, IRCIEST 2015 Conference Chair meets

Committee Chairs and Members

Dr. Emil C. Alcantara, IRCIEST 2015 Registration Chair

promotes the conference in various seminars he attended.

University President designates new RDE officialsUniversity President designates new RDE officialsUniversity President designates new RDE officials

Three new officials were designated by University President Tirso A. Ronquillo to work in the Research,

Development and Extension department effective 2nd quarter of 2015.

Dr. Leandro A. Dalhag was assigned as Assistant Director for Research Management Information

System and Publication (RMISP) and will be working with the Research Management Services team headed by

Dr. Emil C. Alcantara. Dr. Leandro A. Dalhag is in-charge of facilitating information dissemination of research

outputs, presentation, and publication opportunities and will assist faculty researchers in the preparation of their

research output for publication and/or presentation.

Newly assigned to the Extension Services Unit under Engr. Romeo C. De Castro are Assoc. Prof. Maria

Theresa A. Hernandez, the new Assistant Director for Gender and Development (GAD) and Mr. Alvin R. De

Silva , the new Assistant Director for Institutional and Industry Development Services (IIDS) .

Prof. Hernandez is assigned to establish a gender-responsive academic community through the

implementation of gender and development programs while Mr. De Silva will oversee training needs of

communities, industries, public and private agencies/organizations.

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RDE NEWSRDE NEWSRDE NEWS

RESEARCH NEWSRESEARCH NEWSRESEARCH NEWS


First International Research Journal, releasedFirst International Research Journal, releasedFirst International Research Journal, released

Title Author

Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites Sandwich Structure:

Recent Developments and Applications in Civil

Infrastructure

Allan Manalo

Developing HOTS with VISSER: Bridging the Need for

Science Instrumentation in Philippine Schools

Ruby Agnes Alfonso, John Raymond Pingol,

Maria Clarissa Carasco, Aubrey Faith Mella,

Ranzivelle Roxas-Villanueva, Giovanni Tapang,

and Romel Gomez

Effects of Seed Coating Methods on Germination of

Medicago sativa in Different Moisture Stress Levels and

Sowing Depths

Hamidreza Mehrabi, Sara Tavakkoli and Koslum

Karami

Development and Test of a Functional Relationship on

Groundwater Salinity Reduction

Lorcelie B. Taclan, Ireneo C. Agulto, Victorino

T. Taylan, Melissa E. Agulto, Helen F. Gavino,

Vitaliana U. Malamug and Jolly S. Balila

Formulation and Optimization of Herb-Flavored

Sweetpotato-Chocolate Spread Marife R. Hilapad and Roberta D. Lauzon

Modelling the Effect of Cellulase Loading and Substrate

Concentration on Enzymatic Saccharification of Indian

Mango (Mangifera indica) Peelings for Bioethanol

Production

Elisa D. Gutierrez

As part of its commitment of disseminating high-

impact researches to research institutions, funding

agencies, researchers, research advocates, community and

stakeholders, Batangas State University published its first

edition of the International Research Journal on

Innovations in Engineering, Science and Technology

(IRJIEST). The journal will be published semi-annually

both in online and print version and can be accessed at

www// http:irjiest.com.ph.

Six research manuscripts selected from the

research papers presented in the 2013 International

Research Conference on Innovations in Engineering,

Science and Technology(IRCIEST) were screened and

reviewed by the journal editors.

http://irjiest.com.ph/index.html
















Twelve research proposals approved for funding Twelve research proposals approved for funding Twelve research proposals approved for funding



The University approved and granted funding to twelve research proposals of faculty members from

different colleges during the Research Council Meeting held May 13, 2015 at the Lecture Room I, Batangas

State University, Main Campus I.

The proposals were evaluated by the members of the Research Council based on research impact,

contribution to the university/community, possible marketability and availability of funds.

The Panel of Evaluators was composed of University President, Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo; VP for

Research, Development and Extension, Dr. Erma B. Quinay; VP for Academic Affairs, Dr. Cynthia Q.

Manalo; VP for Finance and Resource Generation, Atty. Luzviminda C. Rosales; Director for Research, Dr.

Shirley G. Cabrera; and Director for Research Management Services, Dr. Emil C. Alcantara.

Presenters, members of the Research Council during the presentation of research proposals



Research Proposals Approved by the Research Council

Title of Research Proposal Author

Affective Variables in Predicting Mathematics

Performance using Path Analysis Neil Mame, Albert Arcega and Realiza M. Mame

Milk Preference of Batangueños Irene H. Maralit, Nickie Boy A. Manalo

and Michael C. Lagaya

Daing Flakes Project

Shirley G. Cabrera, Marielli Katherine C. Untalan,

Irene H. Maralit, Nickie Boy A. Manalo, Gemar G.

Perez and Teodorica G. Ani

Assessing Climate Change Vulnerability of Coastal

Communities in the Province of Batangas Miko B. Tialengko and Carmina L. Caurez

BatStateU Engineering Program Industry Partnership

and Global Curriculum Standards

Wenefrida P. Medina, Evelyn L. Estigoy,

Evelyn Z. Red and Victoria G. Marcial

Green Synthesis and Optimization of

BiowasteKalamansi (Citrus-microcarpa) peels

Carbon Quantum Dots by Hydrothermal

Carbonization and Microwave Surface Passivation

Marciano A. Chua II

Causal Relationship between Satisfaction

and Work Environment in Batangas State University

Main Campus I

Gina Bonifacio, BendalynLandicho

and Rene Andal

Validation of BatStateU Entrance Examination Neil Mame, Maria Theresa Hernandez

and RealizaMame

Quality of Batnagas State University Library Services ChevelleGaan, RocelynCadacio

and Cristina DT Geron

Wireless Integrated Solutions for ER (Emergency

Response / Environmental Rehabilitation / Energy

Resourcing (WISER)

Eugene M. Ereño, Emmanuel L. Bobis, Mirasol A.

Cataga and Albertson D. Amante

Design of Electromyogram (EMG) Testbed for

University Biomedical Engineering Research

Eugene M. Ereño, Emmanuel L. Bobis

and Albertson D. Amante

Impact of Socio-Economic Extension Activities

on Badjao at Libjo, Batangas City Rowena R. Abrea.



CTI officials in IDEA Faculty Bootcamp

Engr. Albertson D. Amante, OIC Head of BatStateU Center for Technopreneurship &

Innovation (CTI) and Mr. John Richard M. Esguerra, Special Assignment at BatStateU CTI were

among the 60 professors from 34 universities across the Philippines who participated in the three-day

IDEA Faculty Bootcamp which trains science, technology, engineering, agriculture, and business

professors on better methods of teaching entrepreneurship to science and engineering students.

The event, held from March 28 to March 30 at the Asian Institute of Management, Makati

City, Philippines, was sponsored by the Philippine S&T Development Foundation (PhilDev), the

United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Sutardja Center for

Entrepreneurship and Technology, Berkeley (SCET Berkeley).

Headed by Dr. IkhlaqSidhu and Prof. Ken Singer of SCET Berkeley, the Faculty Bootcamp is

part of a three-year program of the IDEA. Now on its third year, the program is a partnership between

PhilDev and USAID which aims to strengthen a sustainable, science and technology—based

entrepreneurship ecosystem in the Philippines.

Participants, lecturers, and organizers pose for a group photo at the end of the successful bootcamp.

According to Alexis Kayanan, PhilDev Executive Director, ―We’ve begun discussions with

USAID for the continuation of this program in a future engagement. Additionally, we are also

speaking with CHED for possible expansion of this type of training in the run-up to the

Technopreneurship 101 roll-out in 2018. We must prepare and support our professors to evangelize

and foster technopreneurship in their schools. SCET Berkeley is a mighty tool we have toward seeing

this through.‖

As part of this objective, PhilDev and the Philippine Commission on Higher Education

(CHED) signed a memorandum of understanding on December 17, 2014 that includes the course

development and infusion of Technopreneurship 101 into the engineering curriculum of all national

engineering colleges to strengthen knowledge and skills of the engineering faculty to teach this

subject.

An echo session on the bootcamp will be conducted by Engr. Amante and Mr. Esguerra to

BatStateU faculty members and students.

Engr. Albertson D. Amante and Mr. John Richard M. Esguerra during the IDEA Faculty Bootcamp at Asian Institute of

Management, Makati City, March 28-30.



Nasugbu Campus holds its 1Nasugbu Campus holds its 1Nasugbu Campus holds its 1ststst Research ColloquiumResearch ColloquiumResearch Colloquium

BatStateU Nasugbu held its first Research Colloquium on April 21, 2015 to evaluate the faculty-

researchers’ proposals for possible funding by the University. Entry requirement for the papers is that they are

anchored on the University’s research thrusts and priorities.

Nine research proposals focusing on different disciplines were evaluated by the Panel of Reviewers

composed of the Director for Research, Dr. Shirley G. Cabrera, Director for Research Management Services,

Dr. Emil C. Alcantara, and Assistant Directors, Irene G. Maralit, Realiza M. Mame, Dr. Jodi Belina A. Bejer and

Engr. Albertson D. Amante.

The qualified proposals, after their revisions based on the comments of the reviewers will be presented

to the University’s Research Council for funding.

Research Proposals presented in the 2015 Research Colloquium

Title of Research Proposal Author

Assessment on the Awareness in ASEAN Integration of Higher Institution in

Batangas by the BatStateUNasugbu College Students (CABEIHM) Ms. Sherly B. De Leon and

Ms. Marilyn A. Pereja

K-12 SHS TVL Track: BSHRM Faculty Members of the BatStateU Perception

on its Implementation Mrs. Julieta G. de Castro

Job Performance of BS Tourism Management Graduates Batch 201-2014 Asst. Prof. Marithel J. Tiangco

Home Care Practices of Barangay Catandaan Residents in Managing Common

Illness: A Basis for Instructional Material Development in Community Health

Nursing Mrs. Renalyn D. Malabanan

Awareness of Brgy. Catandaan Residents in Vital Signs Taking and Basic First Aid Mr. Juluis R. Tolentino

Effectiveness of Malunggay Meals in Promoting Weight Gain among

Undernourished Children Mrs. Ronarica B. Diones

Reason Behind Campus Paper Reading Behavior of BatStateU Students Mrs. Aleli A. Dadayan

Green Synthesis and Optimisation of BiowasteKalamansi (Citrus Microcarpa)

peels Carbon Quantum Dots:Hydrothermal Carbonization and Microwave Surface

Passivation

Mr. Marciano A. Chua and

Mr. Zoren C. Adoptante

Assessing Climate Change Vulnerability of Coastal Communities in the Province

of Batangas Asst. Prof. Carmina L. Caurez.





The PLDT SME Nation Hackaton, a pioneering series of software development competitions

in different regions, including computer programmers, project managers and graphic and interface

designers was held May 29-30 at the Lecture Room, CITE Bldg, Main Campus I. The event, hosted

by BatStateU in cooperation with Ideaspace Foundation was participated by students from different

colleges and universities in the province.

In this two-day competition, students from different fields teamed-up to craft web solutions

for selected business establishments. The BatStateU team, composed of Robert John Doruelo,

Nikkee Nielsen D. Boongaling and Mary Danilyn Joy Ilagan, emerged as champions. Isaac I.

Gonzalvo, Joremar S. Amugod and Reillon G. Panganiban of De La Salle Lipa finished as first

runners-up while Esmmaele D. Garcia, Renniel Joshua S. De Villa and Cherry Ann S. Casas of the

Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas completed the honor roll as second runners-up. They

received gadgets and PLDT SME Nation loot bags.

University hosts PLDT SME Nation HackatonUniversity hosts PLDT SME Nation HackatonUniversity hosts PLDT SME Nation Hackaton

The participants of the PLDT SME Nation Hackaton last May 29-30 at the Lecture Room, CITE Bldg, Main

Campus I.



PhilARM convenes researchers, research managers in 25PhilARM convenes researchers, research managers in 25PhilARM convenes researchers, research managers in 25ththth annual celebrationannual celebrationannual celebration

Convenes researchers, research managers in 25th annual celebration

The Philippine Association of Research

Managers (PhilARM) conducted its 25th annual

celebration at Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan De

Oro City last April 27-30, 2015. Themed

PHILARM@25: Responding to ASEAN

Integration through Research,Development and

Extension, the convention aims to promote,

exchange, and disseminate knowledge, experiences,

lessons, and principles in research management as

inputs to resolutions critical to national

development.

The convention was participated by

PhilARM members in the Asia Pacific region and

researchers from various HEIs, GOs and NGOs in

the country. Dr. Emil C. Alcantara and Asst. Prof.

Aquino M. Dela Peña represented BatStateU in the

said convention.

Dr. Ricardo E. Rotoras, President of

Philippine Association of State Universities and

Colleges (PASUC) and Mindanao University of

Science and Technology (MUST) was Keynote

Speaker. Highlights of the convention were

awarding of Best R&D Management Paper and

Outstanding Research Manager Award to deserving

PHILARM members, and holding of the annual

general membership meeting.

PhilARM’s annual convention opens new

and fresh concepts on highly researchable topics that

will produce high impact research projects, and the

whole sphere of research management. BatStateU

recognizes the convention paves the way for new

possible partnerships and linkages for the Research

and Development Office. Active coordination with

different research and funding agencies are vital in

the implementation, utilization. and success of the

University’s R&D initiatives .

Dr. Emil C. Alcantara and Asst. Prof. Aquino M. Dela Peña during the PhilARM 25th

Annual Celebration at Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan De Oro City


Research officials in peer reviewers’ workshop

boards and publishers; international best

practices of editorial boards; causes of

rejections of articles by the editorial boards

were lectured by the resource speakers.

Part of the workshop was critique of

researches and their evaluations based on

author guidelines and editorial policies.

The training provided knowledge and

techniques in writing scientific papers to pass

the standards of peer reviewers.

Dr.Jodi Belina A. Bejer, Asst.Director for

Environment and Biodiversity Research and

Engr. Divina Gracia D. Ronquillo, Research

Coordinator of CEAFA attended the Southeast

Asian Training Workshop for Peer Reviewers

and Editors from April 22-23,2015 at The

Mabuhay Manor Hotel in Pasay City.

The training workshop covered rich

information ground on dynamics on online

publishing; peer review; and reviewer’s role,

recruiting, retainng and rewarding reviewers.

The functional features of Grammarly as tool for

peer reviewers and editors; qualities of editorial

Dr. Jodi Belina A. Bejer and Engr. Divina Gracia D. Ronquillo with other

participants of the Southeast Asian Training Workshop For Peer Reviewers And

Editors


Research Papers Presented in National Fora / ConferencesResearch Papers Presented in National Fora / ConferencesResearch Papers Presented in National Fora / Conferences

Research Papers Presented in International Fora / ConferencesResearch Papers Presented in International Fora / ConferencesResearch Papers Presented in International Fora / Conferences

10th Biennial Conference of the Philippine Council for Mathematics Teacher Education

(MATHED) on May 11, 2015 at Waterfront Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City

Title Author/s

Forecasting Attrition-Survival Tendency to

Complete the Sequence of Courses in Calculus

Rocelyn B. Cadacio

Deriving Some Reduction Formula and Proving

Theorems through Tabular Integration by Parts

Emil C. Alcantara

14th ASEAN Food Conference on June 24-26, 2015 at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City

Determination of Properties of Selected Medicinal

Plants

Shirley G. Cabrera, Lemuel Joseph P. Aguilar, Ma.

Cristine M. Caringal, Analyn G. Dado, Donald M.

Evangelista and Ivy Fides R. Perez

37th Annual National Physics Seminar-Workshop Convention held on April 8-11, 2015 at

the University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

Title Author/s

Implementing Flip-Flop Teaching Model in

Thermal Physics for Engineering Students Emil C. Alcantara

30th Philippine Chemistry Congress held on April 15-17, 2015 at the Ateneo de Davao

University, Davao City

Analysis of White Rice (Oriza Sativa L.)

Cultivated in Oriental Mindoro Sherryl M. Montalbo and Shirley G. Cabrera

Level of Competency of BS Chemistry Graduates

of BatStateU in Providing Services to Industries Lizabeth B. Tejada and Anita P. Aquino

2015 National Engineering Research Symposium (2015 NERS) held on May 26-28, 2015 at

Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte

Vehicle Anti-theft Security System Lorissa Joana E. Buenas

Green Wave: A Reserved Energy Source Enrico S. Dalangin

Portable Water Level Monitoring System via SMS Froilan G. Destreza

Batangas State University ARASOF 3D Map Kristine Grace B, Estilo

Fingerprint Remote Engine Starter via Bluetooth Rodelito D. Pega





Research Papers PublishedResearch Papers PublishedResearch Papers Published

Journal Research Paper Author/s

International Research

Journal on Innovations in

Engineering, Science and

Technology, Vol 1. No. 1,

June 2015

Modelling the Effect of

Cellulase Loading and

Substrate Concentration on

Enzymatic Saccharification of

Indian Mango

(Mangiferaindica) Peelings for

Bioethanol Production

Elisa D. Gutierrez

Asia Pacific Journal of

Education, Arts and Sciences

(APJEAS), Vol 2, No. 2

April 2015

Pre – Service Teachers’

Licensure Examination

Plans and Content Knowledge

Anania B. Aquino,

Leolanda A. Balilla

RESEARCH NEWS BRIEFRESEARCH NEWS BRIEFRESEARCH NEWS BRIEF

BatStateU Logo TrademarkBatStateU Logo TrademarkBatStateU Logo Trademark

The official insignia of our alma matter which has been used since

the conversion of then Pablo Borbon Memorial Institute of Technology

(PBMIT) to Batangas State University (BatStateU) is now granted

trademark. The Certificate of Registration which is valid for 10 years was

granted on February 26, 2015 and was released this July. The trademark

application was made possible by the BatStateU’s Intellectual Property

Management, Product Technology Assessment and Commercialization

office.

ALTS’ Laboratory Service ALTS’ Laboratory Service ALTS’ Laboratory Service

As part of the University’s effort to aid researchers with their needs, Asst. Director for Analytical

Laboratory and Testing Services Mr. Reygan H. Sangalang assisted Ms. Angelica A. Macalalad, a faculty

member from the College of Arts and Sciences in her research project. After the approval coming from the

University President, Ms. Macalalad was allowed to perform experiments and utilize different laboratory

equipment, glassware and chemicals from the University’s Laboratory and Testing facility from March to

May 2015.

Dr. Emil C. Alcantara, the Director for Research

Management Services, successfully passed the

Accreditation of Full-Fledged Professor conducted by the

Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State

Universities and Colleges (STRASUC) held last April 17-

18, 2015 at the Batangas State University, Batangas City.

Dr. Jessie A. Montalbo, the NBC Zonal Director,

announced the results of accreditation. Also accredited as

full-fledged professor are the following researchers: Dr.

Christopher C. Chua, from the College of Industrial

Technology; Prof. Anacleto M. Caringal, from BatStateU

Lobo; Dr. Anania B. Aquino and Dr. Ma. Luisa A. Valdez

from BatStateU Nasugbu.

Dr. Jessie A. Montalbo announced the newly

accredited full-fledged professors including the RMS

Director, Dr. Emil C. Alcantara.


RMS Director as a FULL-FLEDGED PROFESSOR

EXTENSION NEWSEXTENSION NEWSEXTENSION NEWS

Extensionists in writeshop for Adopt-a-Barangay proposals

Extension service programs should

be long term and have high impact on the

development of the underserved individuals

in the community. These were the opening

words of University President, Dr. Tirso A.

Ronquillo in his message to attendees in the

writeshop on project proposal preparation for

the Adopt-a-Barangay conducted by

Extension Services Office held April 22,

2015 at Multimedia Room1, CITE Building

Main Campus I.

Asst. Prof. Armando V. Mendoza Jr.

of Industry and Institutional Development

Services provided the overview of the

activity and discussed the project proposal

preparation for health and environment. Ms.

Vaberlie P. Mandane of Gender and

Development and Dr. Benedict Medina of

Community Services lectured on project

proposal preparation for education, literacy

and livelihood and community development.

After the lectures, participants wrote

and presented their proposal for an extension

service program for their respective

department as an output.

A d o p t - a - B a r a n g a y i s a

comprehensive, integrated and community-

based development program that targets the

most underserved communities within the

University’s service areas.

Extension heads, coordinators and faculty extensionists during the training on writing project proposals


―Ang amin pong Unibersidad ay

naniniwala na ang mga pangangailangan ng bawat

tao sa komunidad ang dapat maging basehan ng

bawat konsepto ng proyekto o programa. Kaya tayo

naririto ngayon ay upang magkaroon pa ng mas

malawig na pagpaplano para sa paglulunsad at pag-

sasagawa ng Adopt-A-Barangay program sa ating

mga barangay nang naaayon sa resulta ng Needs

Assessment,‖ so spoken by University President

Tirso A. Ronquillo.

Univ. Pres. Ronquillo spoke to the

Sangguniang Barangay officials of the ten selected

communities and the Extension Services officials

and the Adopt-a-Brgy project leaders and members

in the consultative meeting-workshop held June 4,

2015 at the Multimedia Room 1, CITE Bldg, Main

Campus I, Batangas City.

Themed Promoting Multi-Disciplinary and

Sustainable University Extension Services through

Adopt-A-Barangay Program, the meeting was held

to inform the SB officials of results and findings of

the behavioral survey/needs assessment conducted

in each barangay.

Asst. Dir. for Community Development

Services Benedict O. Medina discussed the

emerging needs of the barangays on health,

education/literacy, livelihood/skills training and

environmental protection that needed attention.

Views and insights on how the issues in their

respective barangay could be addressed were

suggested by the barangay officials.

Barangay chairmen present in the

consultative meeting-workshop were Gregorio A.

Orlanes of Patugo, Balayan, Batangas; Atanacio

Catibog of Mahabang Dahilig, Lemery,Batangas;

Rolando Areglado of Bignay, Lobo, Batangas;

Ronel Sinag of Poctol, San Juan, Batangas; and

Virgilio A. Dapoc of Matamis, Rosario,Batangas.

Brgy Kagawad Pedro Nepomuceno of Catandaan,

Nasugbu, Batangas; Policarpio Maranan of

Balintawak, Lipa City; Danilo D. Ramos of

Kumintang Ibaba, Batangas City; and Secretary

Elsie M. Maranan of San Juan, Malvar, Batangas

were also attendees in the conference .

Adopt-a-Barangay team meets SB officials




ATI IV- A presents Modified TGP Framework

A consultative workshop initiated by the

Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) IV-A for focal

persons and alternates of the Techno Gabay Program

(TGP) was held at Auravel Grande Hotel, San Pablo,

Laguna from April 8-9, 2015.

The activity aimed to formulate the TGP’s

internal policies on the roles and functions of the

partner agencies on the implementation of the

program in the region. Participants were TGP

representatives from SUCs and LGUs in the region.

ES Dir. Romeo de Castro, focal person of the TGP in

the University attended the consultative workshop.

The TGP is an initiative to promote

technology dissemination and utilization guides and

facilitate knowledge sharing among extension

workers and farmers. The services of the TGP are

four pronged: the Farmers Information Technology

Service (FITS) Centers and Magsasaka-Siyentista (or

Farmer-Scientists), Information Education

Communication (IEC) Materials, and Information

and Communication Technology (ICT).

Regional TGP Coordinator, Dr. Rolando V.

Maningas welcomed the participants from different

SUCs and PLGUs and mentioned the continued

support of the Agricultural Training Institute

(ATI-IVA) since its institutionalization in 2012, to its

end-users in the agriculture, forestry and natural

resources sectors through science-based information

and technology services. He also presented to the

group the functions of the Modified TGP

Framework: promotion of science and technology

intervention, conduct of trainings and promotion of

social mobilization.

STARRDEC Deputy Director. Almira

Magcawas presented the ATI-TGP framework with

the Farmer Information and Technology Services

(FITS) Center, being one of the major components

of the TGP. She facilitated the PA workshop on

internal policies/TGP updates and preparation of

MOA between the stakeholders and TGP.

Engr. Romeo C. De Castro attends the ATI) IV-A’s Consultative Workshop on Techno Gabay Program (TGP) Partner

Agencies (PAs) Policies from April 8-9, 2015 at Auravel Grande Hotel, San Pablo, Laguna




PhilRice and IRRI agri experts share rice technologies updates

An updates seminar on Knowledge Sharing

and Learning (KSL) on New Rice Technologies and

Services was held April 16, 2015 at the International

Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Los Baños, Laguna.

Sponsored by the Philippine Rice Research Institute

(PhilRice) and IRRI, the seminar was attended by

different rice stakeholders. Mr. Mars G. Panganiban,

faculty researcher of BatStateU Lobo attended the

seminar.

The KSL showcases a series of interactive

activities focusing on perspectives on current and

future challenges in agriculture. Video presentations

were presented in the seminar by PhilRice

showcasing the ICT-based resources as well as tools

in agriculture that could open opportunities for

partnerships in information and technology

dissemination.

The videos highlighted the status of

Philippine farmers and agriculture education. Mr.

Lauro Atienza of IRRI, Mr. James Elwyn D. Leyte of

PhilRice, Mr. Roy Victoria of ATI and Mr. Leonardo

Alipio, Jr. of PhilRice Text Center presented the Rice

Teknoklinik’s available ICT - based information and

technology dissemination service tools .

Pinoy Rice Knowledge Bank (PRKB).

The PRKB is a one-stop online shop for free and lat-

est information on rice production in the Philippines.

It also has an offline version that can be downloaded

from the website. PRKB can be visited in

http://www.pinoyrice.com

e-Extension.

This e-Extension site is an electronic and interactive

bridge to information in agriculture, fisheries and

Participants of the Updates Seminar on Knowledge Sharing and Learning (KSL) On New Rice Technologies and Services

held last April 16, 2015 at International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Los Baños, Laguna


bridge and an e-learning, e-farming, and e-trading

site which may be visited for information to enhance

productivity, profitability, and competitiveness in

agriculture and fisheries. It can be accessed via

http://e-extension.gov.ph

Rice Knowledge Bank (RKB).

This online version of the service provides

information on rice production techniques,

agricultural technologies, and best farming practices

based on IRRI’s pool of knowledge generated from

research findings , media resources and in-country

projects. RKB can be found at http://

www.knowledgebank.irri.org.

Rice Crop Manager (RCM).

This is designed for use by extension workers, crop

advisers, input and service providers. With RCM,

farmers are provided with customizable crop and

nutrient management guide. Clients can visit RCM at

http://www.webapps.irri.org/ph/rcm.

Minus-One-Element Technique (MOET).

This service site provides assistance and guide in

fertilizer computation.

Rice Doctor.

This diagnostic tool provides information and

assistance on how to systematically identify problems

on rice crops and provide advice on how to manage

them. The service information site can be accessed in

http://ricedoctor.irri.org.

Weed Identification Tool. If weeds are the problem,

weed smart is available. This weed identification tool

helps identify the major weeds of rice and also gives

additional information, such as management and

geographical distribution of weeds. Clients can visit

WIT via http://www.knowledgebank.irri.org/decision

-tools/weed-identification.

PhilRice Text Center

This service tool is designed for farming emergency

and questions about rice. This tool serves as every-

day SMS-based helpdesk and customer support ser-

vice and customer support service.

Farmers’ Contact Center

Through this tool, clients can choose from a variety

of ways to receive farm and business advice – voice

calls, text messages, e-mails, or other online



Extension Services Dir. Romeo C. De

Castro along with 60 other participants from civil

society organizations, DILG offices and Local

Resource Institutes (LRIs) participated in the

training, practicum and work planning session of

accreditors on Grassroots Participating Program

(GPP): Capacity Building Programs for Civil

Society Organizations (CSOs). Themed Creating

Avenues for Engagement towards Effective

Governance, the training was held from April

16-17, 2015 at Hotel Rembrandt, Quezon City.

The GPP is a flagship program of the

government that aims to empower the citizens in

government planning and budgeting process and

strengthen devolution of government services. For

implementers , the GGP trains and enhances

capacities of LRIs. CSOs, LGUs, universities and

development partners in the accreditation process

and different citizen engagement programs.

DILG Usec. Tomasito Villarin informed

the participants of the features of the GPP: conduct

of assessments; conduct of trainings for CSOs;

citizen participation and development;

development of results-based monitoring and

evaluation system; and conduct of strategic

knowledge-sharing activities.

On the other hand, Dr. Ester Tucacy

discussed the basic concepts in accreditation of

training programs for CSO and the processes/steps

to accreditation. Dr. Lucia Mondejar presented the

different components of the accreditation tool and

discussed the interview questionnaire and notes for

training program beneficiaries, data analysis and

processing.

ESO Director in accreditors’ GPP training

ESO Director Romeo C. De Castro participates in the Training of Accreditors on Grassroots Participating Program

(GPP): Capacity Building Programs for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)



Officials, 4Ps and Community of Barangays

Banalo, Masaguitsit, Fabrica, Lagadlarin, Olo -

Olo, Sawang, Soloc and Malabrigo, Bantay-

Dagat, DepEd, Lobo PNP and Bantay Bata.

The coastal clean-up, based from the

records, collected 98 sacks equivalent to 659.8

kilos of garbage picked up along the coastlines

and barangay roads , in approximately 32

kilometers. Wastes found and collected in Lobo

seashores were food wrappers, pieces of plastic

and plastic lids, straws and stirrers, take away

containers, and bottle caps. When not cleared ,

these materials will destroy marine life and

pollute waters in the area.

BatStateU Lobo annually conducts its

coastal and mangrove protection project to clean

and protect Lobo’s marine water resources,

mangrove ecosystem and coastal communities.

Lobo schools team up in BatStateU Lobo’s Coastal Clean-up

A total of 578 volunteers

participated in the Coastal and Mangrove

Protection Project of BatstateU Lobo from

March 14—21, 2015 at the shorelines of

Barangays Banalo and Biga. This is part of

the implementation of the University’s

core value of environmental conservation

and protection .

Volunteers were from St. Michael

the Archangel Parochial School, Lobo

Institute, Lord Immanuel Institute

Foundation Incorporated, Masaguitsit -

Banalo National High School, Malabrigo

National High School, Lagadlarin, Olo –

Olo Elementary School, Barangay

The volunteers of the Coastal and Mangrove Protection

Project of BatstateU Lobo




ABAKADA at ang mga Bata Program: CTE Rosario’s Extension Services

The College of Teacher

Education of BatstateU Rosario in

partnership with Kanlungan Pilipinas

Movement Inc. conducted a month-long

literacy program, the ABAKADA at

ang mga Bata Program from April 13,

2015 to May 13, 2015. Thirty (30) chil-

dren, 3-7 years of age, benefitted from

the program.

The program is geared to

developing basic pre-school skills

among less privileged children while

inculcating deep social awareness,

concern and responsibility among the

participating partners, sponsors and

facilitators.

CTE students facilitated the children’s activities of singing and dancing, writing, arts, reading,

storytelling and praying. Parents were also given basic parenting orientation by Ms. Marianne Custodio,

a mother, faculty and adviser of the local Kanlungan Pilipinas Movement.

The Sangguniang Barangay of Namunga facilitated the selection of beneficiaries while

Kanlungan Pilipinas Movement Inc. conducted the monitoring and evaluation of the program.

The children during the ABAKADA at ang mga Bata Program of

College of Teacher Education of BatstateU Rosario



ESO Director Romeo C. De Castro, Asst. Dir. Armando V. Mendoza Jr.,Instructor Bryan Herrera and

10 student-volunteers of BatStateU Rosario participated in the Gawad Kalinga Bayani Challenge 2015:

Barangay Walang Iwanan in Padre Garcia, Batangas from April 15- 19, 2015.

The advocacy of Gawad Kalinga is to inspire solidarity among Batangueños through opportunities of

caring for the poorest and protection of the environment through the bayanihan spirit . It also aspires to

expand its cause of volunteerism to the three cities and municipalities in the province.

Mayor Abraham A. Gutierrez of Padre Garcia, Batangas volunteered to hold this historic volunteerism

event in all 18 barangays of Padre Garcia, Batangas. The Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU- Padre

Garcia) extended its assistance in organizing the participants at camp grounds, GK Assumption Village, Brgy.

Banay-banay Padre Garcia.

BatStateU Rosario in BAYANI Challenge 2015

Sixteen (16) Alternative Learning System

(ALS) students of Ibaan, Batangas were trained on

structural welding by BatstateU College of

Industrial Technology faculty extensionists from

May 18-22, 2015 at the CIT building, BatStateU

Main Campus II. Mr. Joemel Tandas of TESDA

visited the participants on May 19, 2015 for a short

lecture and orientation on National Competency.

This activity, a follow up on the skills

training on structural welding held February 25,

2015, aimed to upgrade the structural welding

skills of participants to qualify them to the TESDA

National Competency I and National Competency

II requirements.

Participants received their certificate of

completion during the closing ceremony held on

March 22, 2015.

CIT upgrades ALS studs’ structural welding skills


CIT extensionists and trainees during the closing ceremony of the Training on Structural Welding last

March 22, 2015 at CIT building, BatStateU Main Campus II


RDE officials initiated a two-day work-

shop from May 7-8, 2015 at Brgy. Olo-olo,

Lobo, Batangas to re-orient the Research,

Development and Extension (RDE) and Office

of Institutional Planning and Development

(OIPD) personnel on the RDE Operational Plan,

Investment Plan and Strategic Performance Man-

agement System (SPMS) with monitoring

scheme using gender analysis tools.

Research Director Shirley G. Cabrera,

Research Management Services Director Emil C.

Alcantara and Extension Services Director

Romeo C. De Castro discussed the RDE

Investment Plan highlighting the strategic

initiatives, targets and allotted budget.

Complementing the discussion was the

presentation of the Office Performance

Commitment and Review of the VPRDE, RDE

Directors and RDE Assistant Directors.

VPRDE Erma B. Quinay and GAD

Asst.Dir. Vaberlie P. Mandane presented the

gender and mainstreaming strategies as well as

tools for gender analysis and GAD tools.

Groupings were done to come up with

strategies on incorporating GAD concepts and

tools in RDE initiatives. Workshop outputs were

presented with RDE officials providing

comments and suggestions. The second day of

the workshop was spent for teambuilding

activities .

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The RDE Family during the two-day workshop from May 7-8, 2015 at Brgy. Olo-olo, Lobo, Batangas

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