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The responsibility to rehabilitate Zamboanga City from the ruins the September 2013 crisis created is collectively

ours. The country and the entire world are not bystanders but aggrieved victims to the atrocities that occurred. And the role of the academe to rebuild Zamboanga can never be underrated.

On a larger scale, the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), the country’s lead institution renowned for coaching and producing top government career executives in governance and public administration has recently launched continuing programs for State Universities and Colleges. Convinced by the wisdom that education always occupies a primordial place in the country’s development and progress, DAP sees the need for educators to essentially and continuously be trained to address current social issues, trends and challenges.

Through the initiative of the University President Dr. Milabel Enriquez Ho who just accomplished with exemplary performance series of DAP trainings for SUCs management executives, WMSU was made a host in a recent DAP undertaking. Representatives from various SUCs coming from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao were sent to Zamboanga City on a week-long field exposure to extension services centered on the enhancement of community services in areas of literacy, health, sanitation, livelihood and employment. The three-tiered DAP course of extension coordinators covered the foundational, capacity development and integrative domains.

Prior to the actual field exposure the DAP participants were invited to the Zamboanga City Sangguniang Panglungsod session where Dr. Ho had the opportunity to present WMSU’s Extension Agenda particularly the “Trakwela” literacy program. Dr. Miriam O. Kanti, a faculty of the College of Nursing represented WMSU to the CHED-DAP-PASUC Flagship Extension program and was tasked furthermore to conduct an extension colloquim with the 22 DAP extension coordinators and other stakeholders to craft an integrated and functional extension agenda. The agenda shall be presented as an action plan in the last leg of the training in April 2014. The re-entry plan for WMSU extension services is designed primarily to address the resettlement issues of war victims in the area and aims to:

1. Apply the multidisciplinary approach in pooling of re-sources and expertise in the University;

2. Inter-phase instruction, research and extension in the action plan;

3. Integrate vision, mission, goals and objectives of the

University in the implementation of plan;

4. Benchmark the Philippine Higher Education Road-map, Asian Integration and Millennium Development Goals;

5. Consider regional and local realities in rebuilding communities;

6. Utilize government and non-government resources efficiently.

Guided by their respective action plans, WMSU together with the other SUCs, have pledged commitment to prioritize the interest of their respective communities. After the devastation triggered by natural and man-made calamities in the country, our communal vow to work hand in hand is even stronger. The SUCs have crossed borders to immerse in the plight of one another and be directly involved in the process of uplifting our social, economic and moral conditions.

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Extension Service Coordinators from different SUCs visited the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Barter Trade on their last day in Zamboanga.

WMSU President, Dr. Milabel Enriquez-Ho toured the DAP participants around WMSU where a farewell dinner followed at the College of Teacher Education Social Hall to formally sendoff the SUC Extension Service Coordinators.

CULMINATING PROGRAM OF DAP EXTENSION COORDINATORSWMSU SOCIAL HALL, MARCH 13, 2014

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College of Teacher Education (CTE) Dean-Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales made history as he now joins the rank of State Colleges and University Presidents who are products of the Western Mindanao State University.

CTE formally sent off Dean Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales through a program that paid tribute to the now President of Josefina H. Cerilles State College—located at Mati, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur.

Having served the University for 22 years, Dr. Rosales himself is a graduate of Bachelor of Elementary Education of WMSU, batch 1991. He was a faculty member of the Integrated Laboratory School-Elementary from 1992 to 2002 before he moved to the College of Education in 2002 where he then became Dean in 2007. For seven years, Dr. Rosales has committed himself to the College of Teacher Education where he laid out numerous projects including the recently-launched mobile learning program dubbed as Trakwela.

Recounting the number of Presidents WMSU has produced, University President, Dr. Milabel Enriquez-Ho also congratulated Dr. Rosales for this milestone and has inspired him with advise that would be of help as he takes office at JHC State College. The lady president further encouraged all the other deans who were present to do their best to achieve excellence, and stated that it is not the status that the WMSU officials should be after; but it is bringing the University to greater heights.

Dr. Rosales delivered a song number before the program ended as a way of expressing his gratitude and farewell to the college, to the President and to WMSU where he has left countless legacies. (AJ Dalugdug – PAO, WMSU)

CTE Dean Rosales is now President of Josefina H. Cerilles State College

Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales bid farewell to his colleagues in the College of Teacher Education, to the WMSU President and to

the students who have been close to his heart.

Students and faculty members of the College of Teacher Education gathered outside the building to formally send off

Dr. Rosales.

WMSU President, Dr. Milabel Enriquez-Ho inspired Dr. Rosales with words of encouragement before he officially

takes the post as President of JHC State College.

Dr. Rosales blew the symbolic Four Candles of Leadership during his sending off program.

At least 14 faculty members of the College of Home Economics (CHE), including the dean, Prof. Lucia M. Santos, passed the Food Processing National Certification II Assessment conducted by the Technical Education and Science Development Administration (TESDA) on March 1, 2014 at the CHE, WMSU main campus.

The dean and faculty passers of the examination are: Prof. Lucia Santos, Mrs. Rivera Aliponga, Ms. Maritess A. Barrios, Mrs. Signorina Y. Bueno Ms. Gerlie F. Cabayacruz, Prof. Eleanor B. Calumpang, Ms. Merilyn Capistrano, Prof. Antonietta H. Domen, Mrs. Mary Grace P. Ducay, Prof. Norqueen T. Dumadaug, Mrs. Sylvia Hachero, Ms. Ruby M. Lim, Mrs. Gladess A. Pagal and Mrs. Lorna L. Salome.

It may be informed that the Bachelor of Science in Food Technology (BSNT) program, together with the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (BSND) of CHE, has been accredited to Level I by the Accrediting Agency for Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP). (Evelyn C. Luceño, WMSU-OP)

CHE faculty members hurdle TESDA NCII assessment

The teachers, including CHE dean Prof. Lucia Santos (6th from right) take time to pose for posterity during the assessment.

Samples of the passers’ finished product.

The Western Mindanao State University’s College of Home Economics recently conducted a training on food processing to the women’s association of Zone 5, Barangay La Paz on February 25, 2014.

The training was headed by Mr. Bryan Bondoc of CHE with the assistance of the College of Social Work and Community Development headed by Dr. Chester Coronel.

Armed with skills and the vision to extend help to the community members in the rural area, the CHE trainers shared and demonstrated two recipes using a local ingredient—coconut. The products were Grilled Coconut Rice Cake, locally known as “Tupig” in some parts of Luzon, and the Coco Jam or popularly known as “Aleya” in Zamboanga City.

The spirit of Bayanihan is noticeable among the people of La Paz as they warmly welcomed the representatives from CHE. They even served their local produce—boiled bananas and grilled cassava, paired with the coco jam. WMSU-CHE looks forward to extending its assistance to the community in any way possible. (Niccolo Aquino – CHE, WMSU)

CHE holds food processing training at La Paz

CHE faculty members showing off their products with the participants of the food processing training.

The community members of Barangay La Paz watch closely as a CHE faculty member lectures on food processing.

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Dr. Chona Q. Sarmiento, Dean of the Research Development and Evaluation Center and Dr. Susan P. Dela Cruz, OIC-Director of the Quality Assurance Office, completed the three rounds of Institutional Sustainability Assessment (ISA) of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) Training.

The training was sponsored by the Commission on Higher Education-Task Force on Outcomes-Based and Typology-Based Quality Assurance.

The first part of the training was held at the Quest Hotel in Cebu City last July 19, 2013. This included a familiarization on the ISA of HEIs Primer. Participants underwent workshop on how to interview SUC officials using the Assessor’s Guide - Key Result Areas (KRA) on Governance and Management; Quality of Teaching and Learning; Quality of Professional Exposure; Research and

Creative Work, Support for Students and Relations with Community.

The second part was held at the CHED Central Office, UP Diliman, Quezon City last November 18, 2013. It was during this activity that the participants had a practicum which involved interview of SUC officials from different regions. Given situations, the officials were guided on how they will respond to questions asked by the assessors.

The third part of the training was held at the Crown Regency Hotel in Cebu City on February 28, 2014. The activity included a review of the past activities focusing on the primer and assessor’s guide. This was followed by a workshop on how to write the summary report and how this is presented and submitted to the CHED Central Office.

Dr. Sarmiento, Dr. Dela Cruz attend training on Institutional Sustainability Assessment of HEI

Dr. Roldan Echem, a faculty of the College of Science and Mathematics and Dr. Nursia M. Barjose, a faculty of the College of Nursing received recognitions for their respective paper presentations during the 6th Taiwan-Philippines Academic Communication Conference held on February 8, 2014 in Cebu City.

Dr. Echem received the Second Best Paper Presentation Award, under the Mathematics and Natural Sciences category, for his paper presentation titled “Use of Fish Geometric Morphometric Makers for Characterizing Shape Variations of Selected Fishes in the Marine Waters of Zamboanga City Bay, Western Mindanao, Philippines”.

Dr. Barjose, on the other hand, clinched the Third Best Paper Presentation Award, under the Health and Allied Sciences category, for her paper presentation titled “Family Caregiver Characteristics and Patterns of Price Values: Does it matter?” (Evelyn C. Luceño, WMSU-OP)

WMSU faculty researchers shine in international confab

Dr. Nursia M. Barjose (extreme right) receives the award for Third Best Paper Presentation

Dr. Roldan T. Echem (extreme right) receives the award for Second Best Paper Presentation

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office IX through Regional Director Zenaida L. Arevalo has conferred on the Western Mindanao State University’s College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD) the “Salamat Po” award last January 23 for its active participation in the implementation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, popularly known as the 4P’sprogram in Region IX.

DSWD also granted a Plaque of Recognition to the college on January 30 for its contribution and support to the September 2013 Crisis in Zamboanga City. The recognition reads, thus:

DSWD Field Office IX, Zamboanga City confers this Plaque of Recognition

to WMSU-College of Social Work and Community Development

for their passionate support and extensive contribution to the

emergency response recovery and rehabilitation efforts of the government

during the Zamboanga City Crisis last September 2013.

Their support has made it possible for the Department to bring forth normalcy

in the lives of some 100,000 displaced individuals affected by the armed conflict.

DSWD and CSWCD have been long time partners in the implementation of various programs aimed in uplifting the condition of the marginalized and disadvantaged people of Region IX. (WMSU Press Release)

DSWD IX lauds CSWCD’s humanitarian efforts

CSWCD Dean Prof. Victoria G. Alojado (center) receiving the Plaque of Recognition from Dswd IX Regional Director Zenaida L. Arevalo (left) and Asec. Camilo Gudmalin (right), Coach Monitor for VisMin, during the agency’s 63rd An-

niversary last January 30, 2014 at Grand Astoria Hotel, this city.

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STUDENT ACTIVITY


Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) was recognized as “Best Peace Journalism Performing University” in the recently concluded Peace Journalism Training and Internship Program held at Alavar Restaurant, this city on Friday, March 7.

WMSU also bagged other major awards in the culmination of the training and internship program.

Vernon Kenny Jimera (AB Journalism III) was considered as ‘The Most Productive Intern’ for coming up with a total of four articles; Althea Basilanica Sanson (BS Biology I) was adjudged as the writer with ‘The Best Peace Journalism Story – first place’ for Football: Building A Better World; Juseph Elas (AB Journalism III) came in second place as the writer with ‘The Best Peace Journalism Story’ for Al-Muhminat: A Voice for the IDPs; and the whole of WMSU team got ‘The Best Performing University’ award.

Other participants that composed the WMSU team include Ella Dee Cruz (AB Journalism III), Pearl Desiree Montes (AB Journalism III), Rominalyn Sayson (AB Journalism III) and April Rose Cañete (AB English IV)

The training and internship program was sponsored by USAID-Enhancing Governance and Accountability Engagement (ENGAGE) in partnership with the Public Information Office of Zamboanga headed by Mrs. Shiela Covarrubias.

The said training and internship program was conducted to hone new breed of writers in Zamboanga and build new culture of reportage in the city where conflict and violence are presented in a non-violent manner that “create opportunities for society at large to consider and value non-violent responses to conflict.” (Juseph Elas – AB Journalism III, WMSU)

WMSU, adjudged as best Peace Journ performing University

WMSU delegates received the award for Best Peace Journalism Performing University from USAID representatives,local media practitioners and the City Mayor Hon. Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar.

USAID representatives, media practitioners and City Mayor Hon. Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar (2nd from right)

awards the “Best Peace Journalism Story” to Althea Basilanica Sanson, BS Biology I (center)

WMSU participants to the Peace Journalism Training paid a courtesy call to WMSU President, Dr. Milabel Enriquez-

Ho (5th from right) with MassCom Department Head, Prof. Ma. Marissa L. Makasiar (extreme left).

Dr. Anton Torres, a Physical Education professor from the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, has recently delivered a lecture on Sports and the Spanish language to Western Mindanao State University students, and teachers who were trained in Instituto Cervantes.

The conference, dubbed as Didactic Principles for the Teaching of the Spanish Language through Physical Activity was organized by Prof. Julie Uy-Cabato, Director of the Language Development Resource Center (LDRC) under the Office of the Vice President for Research, Development and Extension-Dr. Roberto B. Torres.

Mass Communication students from all levels, freshmen Social Studies and Physical Education students were the audience during the talk on Monday, February 4 at the College of Law.

Dr. Torres’ lecture did not only cater to the students, but to Bachelor of Physical Education and Spanish language teachers as well. The Spanish professor provided a brief demonstration on the new methodology of teaching the Spanish language through sports and physical activities. Moreover, it is in line with LDRC’s mission of promoting the teaching of foreign languages in the University.

The professor earned his Doctorate degree in Philosophy and Science of Education at the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, and his Masters in Recreation from the University of New Mexico in USA.

Among his professional experiences include teaching in different academic institutions like the Department of Language Faculty of the University of Hanoi, Vietnam; Physical Education Department of the Spanish Institute

Cañada Blanch of London, United Kingdom; Department of Education at the Museum of Natural History and Science of New Mexico, SUA; Bilingual Division of the IES de Sar. Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Physical Education Department of the Spanish Institute Juan de la Cierva of Tetuán, Morocco; and the Foreign Languages Department of the Universiti Sains Malaysia of Penang, Malaysia. (AJ Dalugdug – PAO, WMSU)

Spanish Prof gives talk on Sports and the Spanish language to WMSU studes

Dr. Anton Torres, a PE professor from Spain came to WMSU to offer a talk on teaching Spanish through Sports.

LDRC Director, Prof. Julie Uy-Cabato (third from right) and the Spanish language instructors of WMSU with Dr.

Anton Torres (fourth from right)

Mass Communication students actively participated in a workshop after the lecture.

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT


Western Mindanao State University’s Political Science Debate Team has brought home recognition as it bested other Universities and Colleges in the Philippines during the 6th Annual National Convention of the Political Science Students Association.

A delegation composed of three faculty members and ten Political Science students of the College of Social Sciences competed with other institutions in the country during the convention held at Liceo de Cagayan University, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental from February 6 to 9, 2014.

The members of the Debate Team were Junior PolSci students: Wilson Lambiquit, Quennie Jala and Jessa Iris Mendoza. Coached by Prof. Al-Ghani D. Mohammad, they defeated West Visayas State University during the elimination round, the University of San Carlos (2013 champion) during the Semifinals and St. Louis University for the Championship round.

WMSU’s participants for the other categories were Placido Concepcion, Caries Micabalo and Rudimar Maluto for the Quiz Bowl, also coached by Prof. Mohammad; and Alcel Potayre for the Political Discourse and Mirshali Adil for the Essay Writing Contest who were both coached by Prof. Judy B. Gonzales. The CSS College Student Board President-Hyder Rashin Aming and PolSci Society President-Lyonell Ivo Bacolod were also present in the three-day convention along with the head of the PolSci delegation, Prof. Rosini B. Edding. (AJ Dalugdug – PAO, WMSU)

PolSci debate team with CSS faculty members showing off the trophy for winning the debate cup.

The WMSU delegation was composed of faculty members and students of the College of Social Sciences.

WMSU delegates were all smiles during the awarding ceremony at Liceo de Cagayan.

PolSci debate team clinches nat’l debate cup

Aminah F. Kunting (left) was coached by CCH faculty member, Dr. Expedito “Titus” H. Malbago

BSED student wins Citywide Elocution ContestAminah F. Kunting, a senior Bachelor in

Secondary Education student of the College of Teacher Education won as champion in the Citywide Elocution Contest sponsored by the United Nations Interfaith Harmoy Partners – Zamboanga (UNIHPZ) last January 30, 2014 at the Sophia Hall of Claret School of Zamboanga City.

Kunting was trained by the seasoned speech writer and trainer, Dr. Expedito “Titus” H. Malbago, a member of the faculty of the

College of Communications and Humanities.

Second place was Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology; third was Immaculate Conception Archdiocesan School and fourth was Pilar College.

The theme of the contest was “Strengthening love for God and one another: a celebration of hope for life, peace and solidarity.”

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Lt. Commander Pola: a view of national security

Prof. Esanaen Catong (extreme left) and Dr. Adrian P. Semorlan (extreme right) awards a certificate to Lt. Commander Alimmu-

din Pola (center).

Students of CSS and CSWCD gathered at the Social Hall to listen to Lt. Comm. Alimuddin U. Pola’s talk.

A barangay official (middle) asks a query while Lt. Com-mander Alimuddin Pola (extreme left) and Dean Prof.

Esnaen Catong (extreme right) listen.

Western Mindanao State University, Language Development Resource Center (LDRC) held its 5th Culmination Ceremony for the Job Enabling English Proficiency (JEEP) program on April 1 which was attended by the University President, Dr. Milabel Enriquez-Ho who introduced the Guest Speaker-newly installed WMSU Board of Regent, Edwin G. To (Private Sector Representative).

Present also were Engr. Aldrin B. Abdurahim (Student Regent), Vice President for Research, Development and Extension Dr. Roberto B. Torres and other members of the academe.

Zamboanga City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. President Edwin G. To, in his speech, related the 3P’s of success to the JEEP graduates-Planning, Practice and Pray.

Over 800 graduates of the JEEP program marched at the Astoria Regency Convention Center in Pasonanca

Prof. Julie Uy-Cabato, LDRC Director said the 2014 culmination ceremony marks another milestone for the university in producing competent and language confident students who will become professionals soon.

WMSU’s JEEP, which is a 2-year certificate program has produced over 3,000 graduates of from 2009 up to the present.

“We have generated success stories, in 2010 a number of our HRM students went for an interview and all of them made it and went to Singapore for their intern,” Prof. Cabato added.

The JEEP program is undertaken by students from the different courses of the University as Engineering, Education, HRM, Masscom, English, Psychology and soon the Home Economics Course like Nutrition and Dietetics, “but we welcome outsiders or professionals willing to enroll in the program.” Cabato said.

800 finishers join 5th JEEP culmination

(L-R) Mr. Edwin G. To (Member, BOR), Dr. Milabel Enriquez-Ho (President), Dr. Roberto B. Torres (OIC-VP RDE) and Engr. Aldrin B. Abdurahim (Student Regent) during the 2014 JEEP Culmination at Astoria Regency.

Mr. Edwin G. To (left) and Engr. Aldrin B. Abdurahim (right) awards a Certifi-cate of Completion to a JEEP finisher.

Over 800 JEEP finishers gathered at the Astoria Re-gency for the Culminating Activity (Inset: Prof. Julie

Uy-Cabato, LDRC Director)

“National security is everyone’s concern.” Thus declared Lt. Commander Alimuddin U. Pola, Commander of the Naval Intelligence and Security Group – Western Mindanao Command, Zaboanga City.

Pola, who is a native of Mahayahay, Iligan City and a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy (class 1997), was guest speaker during the National Security and Culture of Peace Symposium which was held on March 17, 2014 at the College of Teacher Education Social Hall. The event was sponsored by the College of Social Sciences Extension and Community Office headed by Dr. Adrian P. Semorlan, under the supervision of Prof. Esanaen Catong, Dean, CSS, in partnership with the Bachelor of Science in Social Work II-A (Batch 2012) students. The symposium was attended by WMSU-CSS faculty, professionals (private and government), WMSU students and some barangay officials from barangays Mercedes, Talon-Talon and Recodo.

A multi-awarded officer of the Philippine Marine Corps, Pola informed that national security used to be viewed primarily as the protection of the nation’s people and territories from physical assault and external threats. In the 1950’s, however, the protection of vital economic and political interests began to be part of its concern, he said. Today, national security may be more accurately defined as “the state or condition wherein the people’s way of life and institutions, the territorial integrity as well as their welfare and well-being is protected and enhanced,” he added. As such, national security is now a concern, not only of the military, but also of other government agencies and entities, including the private sector, Pola stressed. In this vein, he pointed out the significant role of civilians, including students, in ensuring

that communities are secure, basically by reporting any suspicious persons and/or activities obtaining therein.

Pola further informed that, operationally, national security may be viewed as an outcome, a process and/or a structure. He explained that, as outcome or end result, national security refers to the attainment and promotion of territorial integrity, ecological balance, socio-political stability, economic solidarity, moral-spiritual consensus, cultural cohesiveness and external peace. He further explained that, as a process, national security, refers to the myriad of activities that help the country obtain its national vision of good governance, civil and external defense, national development and law enforcement. And as a structure, Pola revealed that national security refers to individuals and groups, both public and private, that help in the attainment of the national vision of freedom, dignity and prosperity.

Meanwhile, CSS dean, Prof. Esnaen Catong, remembering the Zamboanga siege as an issue of national security, pointed out that the incident challenges our innovativeness and transformative abilities as we continue to address its consequences in our midst today. (Evelyn C. Luceño, WMSU-OP)

COLLEGES ON THE GO


In preparation for the implementation of the K-12 program of the Department of Education, Western Mindanao State University has recently signed a joint declaration of partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) on Friday, Feburary 14 at the WMSU College of Home Economics.

Through a Memorandum of Agreement signed by both parties, WMSU’s College of Home Economics will then be the center of assessment for Food Processing by TESDA since there is no other venue for the mentioned assessment in Zamboanga City.WMSU and TESDA shall therefore share the resources, facilities and technical personnel of both parties. This will benefit the faculty members of the College of Home Economics since a national certification by TESDA is required for the instructors to be K-12 ready in 2016.

The signatories for the MOA signing were WMSU President-Dr. Milabel Enriquez-Ho, University and Board Secretary-Dr. Ricardo Danilo E. Corteza, OIC-Regional Director of TESDA IX, Dir. Lorenzo G. Macapili and OIC of the TESDA Regional Operations Division-Ms. Alma F. Gudmalin.

In his message, TESDA IX Dir. Macapili stated that TESDA is looking forward to more accredited training and assessment centers in the University, starting off with food processing.

Coincidentally, the College of Home Economics, through Dean-Prof. Lucia M. Santos, has also launched three products for commercialization: All-seasons Homemade Ham, Cured Chicken Country Style and WMSU’s version of the European Fruitcake. These products were evaluated by sets of training panelists and product evaluators from different government agencies.

Present in the affair dubbed as “FEBulous event” were members of the WMSU Board of Regents—Private Sector Representative, Hon. Edwin G. To, CHED Regional Director, Dr. Emmylou B. Yanga, and Student Regent, Engr. Aldrin B. Abdurahim; other guests were evaluators from TESDA, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and other stakeholders in the city.

WMSU President, Dr. Ho expressed her gratitude to the partners and supporters of the partnership and stressed the importance of income generating activities, through linkages with the business sectors, in reaching out to the underprivileged students of the University.(AJ Dalugdug – PAO, WMSU)

che launches 3 products, signs MOA with TESDA

Signing the MOA between WMSU and TESDA were (L-R) TESDA OIC-ROD Ms. Alma F. Gudmalin, WMSU Pres. Dr.

Milabel Ho, TESDA IX Dir. Lorenzo G. Macapili and WMSU Board Sec. Dr. Ricardo Danilo E. Corteza.

College of Home Economics launched three products during the MOA signing: (Clockwise from upper left) European Fruitcake, Cured Chicken Country Style and All-Seasons

Homemade Ham.

WMSU President, Dr. Milabel E. Ho led the symbolic rib-bon cutting of the CHE products with Private Sector Rep. Hon. Edwin G. To, TESDA IX Dir. Lorenzo G. Macapili and

CHE Dean Prof. Lucia M. Santos.

To pay tribute to Physicist Max Von Laue’s Centennial Celebration for his discovery of the diffraction of X-rays by crystals, Western Mindanao State University’s Physics Department, under the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) formally opened its annual Physics Fever—a three-day quiz show, seminar and lecture-demonstration, inviting high school students and their coaches from across Zamboanga City.

Set at the CSM Conference Hall on February 5, the Opening Program was graced by the Guest Speaker, Dr. Reynaldo M. Vequizo-head of the Material Science Laboratory of the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT). Dr. Vequizo was the former president of the National Physics Society of Mindanao and was part of the Technical Panel for Physics by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). In his speech, he shared a glimpse of the life and times of the Nobel Prize winner, Max Von Laue to honor his contribution to the world of Physics.

The Physics Quiz Show, the highlight of the three-day annual observation of the Physics Fever, was participated by high school students from the following schools to wit: Capisan National High School, Sibuco National High School, Recodo National High School, Claret School of Zamboanga, Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology, Zamboanga City High School Main, Regional Science High School, Zion Evangelical School, Arturo Eustaquio Memorial Science High School, WMSU Integrated Laboratory High School, Zamboanga National High School-West, Talisayan National High School, Culianan National High School, Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College, Filipino-Turkish Tolerance School, Maria Clara Lorenzo Lobregat National High School, Ateneo de Zamboanga University and Zamboanga Chong Hua High School.

Apart from the quiz show, activities for the Physics Fever include the Plenary Session by Dr. Vequizo, Diffraction Demo by Eliezer E. Estrecho, Mind Mapping by Candice Evangelista, Flipping Physics Classroom by John Andrew C. Albay and Resonance Tube Apparatus by Joseph Q. Rellon—all set on Thursday, February 6.

On Friday, February 7, the lectures and activities will be the

Reflectivity of Blue range distributed Bragg reflection by Ameera A. Jose, Hydrophobicity of Taro, Lemongrass and Coconut Leaves by Jefferson Y. Salazar, Water Resistance Demonstration by Marvin A. Maulion; and a presentation of research papers entitled Chemistry Achievement of WMSU Engineering and Computer Science student: Early Detection Models by Renante E. Autida and Fabrication of Spectometer: Spectral Analysis of Firefly and Flowers in Z.C. by Samuel Daligdig and Mark Kenneth L. Toledo.

Meanwhile, Dr. Roberto B. Torres-Vice President for Research, Development and Extension represented the WMSU President-Dr. Milabel Enriquez-Ho for the Inspirational Message. Dr. Torres motivated the participants of the quiz show, stating how one quiz bee can bring them to greater heights in the future and how these students’ knowledge can bring a better tomorrow to the University, the environment, and the country. The Vice President even quoted the action star Bruce Lee, saying “Knowing is not enough, we must apply it. Willing is not enough, we must do it.” (AJ Dalugdug – PAO, WMSU)

CSM hosts Physics Fever ‘14

Head of the MSU-IIT’s Material Science Laboratory-Dr. Reynaldo M. Vequizo was the Guest Speaker during the

Opening Program of the Physics Fever.

(L-R) Guest Speaker Dr. Reynaldo M. Vequizo, OIC-VP RDE Dr. Roberto B. Torres, CSM Dean Dr. Marilou C. Elago and Engr. Elsa

Saavedra who represented OIC-VPAA Ma. Carla Ochotorena.

VP RDE – Dr. Roberto B. Torres, acknowledged the faculty of CSM for the inspiration it has brought to WMSU

COLLEGES ON THE GO


“Environmental Protection and Conservation amidst Technology and Scientific Innovation”—the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) held its 4th Research Forum in collaboration with the Research Utilization, Publication and Information Dissemination (RUPID) on Wednesday, March 19 at the CSM Conference Room.

Participated by researchers, students and faculty members of CSM, a total of 13 research papers were presented before the RUPID Director, Dr. Julieta B. Tendero; the OIC-Vice President for Research, Development and Extension, Dr. Roberto B. Torres; CSM Research Coordinator, Prof. Rosalle Perez and the students of CSM.

The papers presented are to wit: “Molluscicidal Potential of Solanum mammosum Fruit Extract against Pomacea canaliculata” by Karen Leigh Maghanoy (BS Biology)—a study that aims to control golden apple snail infestation in rice paddies; “The Feasibility of Alpinia puerpurata as an Acid-base indicator” by Cesar Ian Caermare (BS Chemistry) that tested the effectiveness of red ginger as an acid-base indicator; “L-distance edge – Coloring of Trees” by Vanessa Jay Dablo (BS Math)—a new method of computing trees in maps using a 3-phase algorithm; “Cocos nucifera L. Haustorium as feed supplement for Gallus domesticus” by Minette Emmanuel (BS Biology)—a research that proved how effective coconut haustorium is for broilers as observed in the boost of the chickens’ weight; “Sum of Cubes is Square of Sum”—by Daryll Calumpong (BS Math) who investigated other sets of integers that hold a unique property, where the sum of their cubes is equal to the square of the sum; “Morphological Differentiation of Marine Sponges on the Intertidal Reef Flat of Pahut, Bongao and Tawi-tawi” by Nuron-Nihar Ebbah (BS Biology) who classified the marine sponges found in the study site and determined which species is the most abundant; “The Use of Aquatic Insects as Bioindicator of Water Quality on Muruk and Bituti River, Zamboanga City” by Vanessa Joy Dael (BS Biology)—a paper that determined the distribution and abundance of aquatic insects on selected rivers of Zamboanga City.

Four investigative papers by CSM Researchers of the Department

of Biology and Natural Sciences were also presented during the forum. Funded by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the papers covered certain marine species found in coastal areas along Sulu and Bohol Seas. Anna Rose T. Espartero discussed the “Species Composition of Marine Macrobenthic Algae” which highlighted the significant role of microalgae in the ecology of coastal zones. Joselito Vega’s paper entitled “Community Structure Analysis of Intertidal Macroalgae Assemblages” cited the reasons for the decline of marine macroalgae. Mark Lacuesta’s research—“Monitoring the Functional Group of Herbivorous Reef Fishes as Indicators of Algal Phase Shifts” assessed the status of the sea grasses present along the coasts of Sulu and Bohol Seas. To supplement the studies on the marine species, Anni Gonzales presented her paper on the “Community Structure and Macrofaunal Specias Associated with Seagrasses” which identified the coral-microalgal phase shift reefs in Zamboanga Peninsula and its present possible factors.

A faculty presenter from the Department of Math and Statistics presented his scholarly paper on the “Enhanced Ridge Estimator in the Existence of Multicollinearity.”

Dr. Roldan Echem, CSM Research Coordinator was among the presenters during the Research Forum. His presentation entitled the “Use of Fish Geometric Morphometric Markers for Characterizing Shape Variations of Selected Fishes: Family Lelognathidae in the Marine waters of Zamboanga City Bay, Western Mindanao, Philippines” was the same paper he presented during the 6th Taiwan-Philippines International Academic Communication Conference where he won 2nd best paper and best presenter in the podium category. This paper determined the extent and degree of morphological diversity among four species of fishes that are brought about by the differences in habitats and feeding habits of the fishes.

The forum organized by CSM is an advocacy of RUPID that is aimed at disseminating research information from published and unpublished researches conducted by WMSU faculty, researchers and students. (AJ Dalugdug – PAO, WMSU)

CSM features 13 researches on 4th Research Forum

The presenters: (clockwise from upper left) Karen Maghanoy, Cesar Caermare, Vanessa Dablo, Minette Emmanuel, Daryll Calumpong, Nuron-Nihar Ebbah, Vanessa Dael, Anna

Espartero, Joselito Vega, Mark Lacuesta, Anni Gonzales and Mr. Jerson Mohammad.Dr. Roldan T. Echem who recently won

in an international conference was among the presenters.

The College of Agriculture and College of Forestry and Environmental Studies conducted its 5th annual Research Forum in coordination with the office of Research Utilization, Publication and Information Dissemination on Friday, March 28 at the Conference Room of CFES, WMSU San Ramon Campus.

The forum featured eleven (11) student presenters from both colleges.

The first presenter, Raymond T. De Asis presented his paper on the “Varying Levels of Betel Nut and Ipil-Ipil Seeds as Organic Dewormer to Native Chicken in San Ramon, Zamboanga City Condition” which determined what level of processed betel nut and ipil-ipil seeds as organic dewormer would be effective to native chicken and to identify what specific intestinal parasites would be expelled.

Rochelle B. Mendez found out the effect of different fermented sea algae to the yield performance of radish with her paper entitled “Radish Production as Affected with Fermented juices of Green and Brown Algae.”

To test the effectiveness of Neem tree extract against mites of native chicken, Juanita S. Tolorio’s research on the “Acaridal Effect of the Various Parts of Neem Tree Extract in Mites of Native Chicken” further determined which among the various parts of the Neem tree is the most effective as acaracide to mites of native chicken.

The next presenter, Judith F. Igasan, presented her research on the “Fermented Oriental Herbs as Supplement to Young Native Chicken.” It determined the average gain in weight, feed consumption, liquid consumption and feed conversion efficiency of the native chicken.

Rizamae P. Lozano’s research entitled “Squash Seeds and Betel Nut as Organic Dewormer to Native Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus)” not only determined the efficacy of squash seeds and betel nut as dewormer to native chicken, but also compared the organic dewormers to the commercial. It further identified the parasites that were expelled using betel nut and squash seeds as dewormer to native chicken.

Meanwhile, Nelson B. Llares discussed the “Response of Galante Variety of Pole Sitao (Vigna sesquipedalis L.) treated with different commercial organic foliar fertilizer.” His study aimed at comparing the growth performance and effectiveness of different commercial organic foliar fertilizer on pole sitao production.

Another presenter—Roel E. Surdiaz—determined the efficacy of locally made insect attractant to control insect pests of string beans. With his paper entitled “Locally Made Insect Attractant for the Control of Major Insect Pests of String Beans (Vigna sesquipedalis L.),” he classified the insects trapped by locally made insect attractant. He furthermore compared the yield of the string beans treated with different levels of locally made insect attractant.

“Vermicast as Fertilizer for Mustard Production” by Kriza Mary C. Alatan found out the growth and yield of mustard as affected by the application of vermicast organic fertilizer. It also identified

which among the different treatments, whether applied alone or in combination with organic fertilizer, can effectively influence the increase yield of mustard.

Jay Ann S. Tambac of CFES studied on the “Quality of the Coastal Water in Barangay Ali Alsree, Zamboanga Sibugay Province.” It found out the level of Potential Hydrogen (pH) and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) in the coastal water of Barangay Ali Alsree.

Another presenter, Anniecar L. Salatan presented her paper entitled “Analysis of the Water Effluents Discharged in the Shore of R.T. Lim Boulevard, Barangay Cawa-Cawa, Zamboanga City” which was designed to look at the bacteriological content of the effluent discharge at the mentioned area of study.

“Solid Waste Disposal Practices in Barangay Poblacion, Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte” by Cheryl L. Galis of CFES was among the studies presented during the Research Forum—all under Student Category.

Present during the forum were RUPID Director-Dr. Julieta B. Tendero, BIDANI Director-Prof. Eulyn H. Tangalin who represented OIC-Vice President for RDE-Dr. Roberto B. Torres, Research Development and Evaluation Center (RDEC) Dean-Dr. Chona Q. Sarmiento who delievered the latest R & D Updates.

The Research Coordinators of CAgri and CFES organized the 5th joint Research Forum in collaboration with RUPID. It was attended by students and faculty members of both colleges. (AJ Dalugdug – PAO, WMSU)

5th CAgri & CFES Research Forum held

The presenters posed with the WMSU officials present in the event: (seated, third from left) Prof. Eulyn H. Tangalin, Dr. Julieta B. Tendero,

Dr. Chona Q. Sarmiento and the faculty of CFES and CAgri.

The presenters of the 5th CAgri & CFES joint research forum: (clockwise from upper left) Raymond T. De Asis, Rochelle B. Mendez, Juanita S. Tolorio, Judith F. Igasan, Rizamae P. Lozano, Nelson B. Llares, Roel E. Surdiaz, Kriza Mary C.

Alatan, Jay Ann S. Ta mbac, Anniecar L. Salatan, and Cheryl L. Galis

COLLEGES ON THE GO COLLEGES ON THE GO


DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY

OF THE PHILIPPINES VISIT

(Flagship Course on the

Management

of SUC Extension Services)

MARCH 9-13, 2014

(Forefront, seated 8th from left) WMSU President Dr. Milabel Enriquez-Ho, together with WMSU faculty and officials and SUCs Extension

Service Coordinators from: WESTERN MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY, DON MARIANO MARCOS MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY, NUEVA VIZCAYA STATE

UNIVERSITY, BATAAN PENINSULA STATE UNIVERSITY, BULACAN AGRICULTURAL STATE UNIVERSITY, ABRA STATE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY,

BENGUET STATE UNIVERSITY, EULOGIO “AMANG” RODRIGUEZ INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND STATE TECHNOLOGY, PHILIPPINE STATE COLLEGE OF AERONAUT-

ICS, SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY, MARINDUQUE STATE COLLEGE, MINDORO STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY, CATANDUANES

STATE UNIVERSITY, PARTIDO STATE UNIVERSITY, WESTERN VISAYAS COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY, SIQUIJOR

STATE COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN PHILIPPINES, BUKIDNON STATE UNIVERSITY, SULTAN KUDARAT STATE UNIVERSITY,

AGUSAN DEL SUR STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY AND SULU STATE COLLEGE.

(Left photo) VP -RDE Dr. Roberto Torres (second from left), WMSU President Dr. Milabel Enriquez-Ho (second from right) with DAP

participants during the poem presentation rendered by SUC Extension Service Coordinators and DAP participants.

(Left photo) DAP participants during their visit to the tent city.

(Right photo) SUC Extension Service Coordinators paid a courtesy call to WMSU President, Dr. Milabel Enriquez-Ho.

DAP participants at the Information Desk of the tent city

(Grandstand) on March 11.

Participants to the Flagship Course on the Management of SUC Extension Services conducted their FGD at the tent city (Grandstand) on March 11. They were facilitated by WMSU’s College of Nursing students headed by Dean

Prof. Leila D. Benito and CN Extension Coordinator Dr. Miriam O. Kanti.


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“I hope that my cousin’s death is an eye-opener”.

Vincent Tan said these words as he represented the family of the late Carlo Angelo Salazar Canda during the Grand Prayer Rally on Wednesday, January 29, at Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) Open Stage.

The University Student Council (USC) in collaboration with the WMSU officials initiated the rally calling for justice on Canda’s death, a second year General Engineering student, who was shot last January 24.

Tan made it clear that he is not blaming anyone for their tragic loss, hoping that justice will prevail.

City Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar appreciated the support of WMSU family, where many students gathered in the event, highlighting the more strict security in the city to avoid more heartbreaking incident like Carlo’s.

A Duwa’a from Muslim Student Association (MSA) opened the program as theUSC President Engr. Aldrin Bucoy-Abdurahim gave his welcome remarks followed by the messages from WMSU officials.

The students lit candles and sang “Think of Carlo”, originated from the song “Think of Laura”, closing the rally with the hope for Carlo’s death be at peace. (Lynette May V. Pamunag, University Digest)

Prayer Rally for carlo’s Death held

The College of Engineering and Technology set up a freedom board for students to scribble their mes-

sages to the late Carlo Angelo S. Canda.

WMSU students assembled at the WMSU grounds to light their candles for the soul of Canda.

City Mayor Hon. Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazarexpressed her sympathy to WMSU and the family and friends of

Carlo Angelo S. Canda.

As part of the Alternative Learning Support (ALS) program of the Western Mindanao State University’s Research Development and Evaluation Center (RDEC), Far East Broadcasting Company (DXAS) doled out 15 radio sets to students of the ALS program from Barangay Calarian for the radio instruction in Sinama and Tausug curriculum.

“Magbasa, magbilang, magsulat”—the program is dubbed as A Mother Tongue Based Alternative Learning. RDEC Dean, Dr. Chona Q. Sarmiento welcomed the students aged 23-65 years old to WMSU after undergoing six months of learning basic reading and writing skills. These learners of the Sinama and Tausug tribes are parents of the 120 children registered in RDEC’s ALS—a program that caters to children who could not afford basic education.

Calarian Barangay Chairman, Hon. El King K. Omaga, during the turn-over rites, stressed the indigenous people’s importance in building a better society. Omaga further commended WMSU-RDEC’s contribution to the government’s training and livelihood education programs for the marginalized citizens.

Meanwhile, Pastor Emmanuel L. Aquino, Manager of DXAS explained the use of the radio sets in the ALS students’ learning and how they can apply the listening skills they acquired in their six months of studying under the program.

Held at the RDEC Conference Room on Wednesday, February 12, Vice President for Research, Development and Extension, Dr. Roberto B. Torres delivered the inspirational talk where he cited the University’s

DXAS gives radio sets to WMSU-ALS Calarian students

mission of reaching out to barangays where education is not the main concern of its people. Dr. Torres concluded his statement saying that education is for all and that through education, a nation is built. (AJ Dalugdug – PAO, WMSU)

(Forefront seated, 2nd from left) Pastor Emmanuel L. Aquino of DXAS, VP for RDE-Dr. Roberto B. Torres and RDEC Dean Dr. Chona Q. Sarmiento with the teachers and students of the ALS program.

15 radio sets were given to the students of the Alternative Learning Support for the Tausug and Sinama.

Selected students performed their native Kulintang dance during the turnover event.

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In honor of the significant contributions of the agencies and institutions during the September 2013 war, the City Government of Zamboanga awarded several national and local government units, universities, military groups, business establishments and other organizations that helped alleviate the crisis that transpired last year. Among these awardees is the Western Mindanao State University for the significant initiatives its administration has undertaken during and after the war.

WMSU President Dr. Milabel Enriquez-Ho received the award from the City Mayor, Hon. Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar on Wednesday, February 26. Through Dr. Ho’s leadership, WMSU opened its doors to the victims of the war by opening a satellite emergency hospital at the Juanito Bruno Gymnasium to house the patients of the Zamboanga City Medical Center. The University has also partnered with the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the registration of the displaced families and in the preparation of food packs for the evacuees in different evacuation centers. These are among the many notable contributions of WMSU during the outbreak of the war.

The awarding was formally held in line with the celebration of the 77th Dia de Zamboanga—an annual celebration of the day when the first officials formally took office. The theme of this year’s festivity is “Build Back Better” –in line with the government’s move to rebuild Zamboanga City. Different schools, government sectors and military groups paraded from downtown Zamboanga to the grounds of Paseo del Mar to gather as one since the President of the Philippines has formally issued Proclamation 717 declaring February 26 as a special non-working holiday in the City. (AJ Dalugdug – PAO, WMSU)

City Government confers honorary recognition to WMSU

City Mayor Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar awards WMSU President Dr. Milabel Enriquez-Ho with a plaque of recognition for the University’s invaluable contribution to alleviate the crisis in September 2013.

Chiefs of military groups (WESMINCOM, Naval Forces, PAF, TFZ, 55th Eng. Brigade, PNP IX, ZCPO and Philippine Coast

Guard were present during the ceremony.

WMSU officials actively participated during the parade to Paseo del Mar grounds.

In line with proclamation 227 s.1998 of the National Government, the Gender Research and Resource Center (GRRC) of the Western Mindanao State University officially kicked off on Monday, March 3 the celebration of the annual International Women’s Month.

The objective of the celebration is to recognize women’s resiliency, strength and contributions to progress and to discuss the country’s gains, gaps and challenges in implementing the Beijing Platform for Action (adopted from the Philippine Commission on Women).

Themed as “JUANA, TATAG MO AY TATAG NATIN PARA SA PAGBANGON AT PAGSULONG”, GRRC came up with a series of activities to recognize the role of women in the country’s rehabilitation process and their overall contributions to progress. To wit are the activities set for the week-long celebration of the Women’s Month: February 19-Forum on the Roles of the Women in Today’s Challenging Time; February 14 and 19-Forum on Adolescent Health and Sexuality; March 3-Kick Off Ceremony, One Billion Rising Dance Execution; March 7-Fab and Glam Day, Gender and Media, Forum on Health Issues for Men and Women, Virtual Arts Competition (Poster Making Contest), and Essay Writing Contest.

During the kickoff program at the WMSU Covered Court, Guest Speaker Jasmin Jamsani-Teodoro recounted the noteworthy roles of women to help alleviate the victims of the Zamboanga crisis that broke out last year.

Vice President for Planning and Finance, Dr. Ederlinda M. Fernandez represented the University President, Dr. Milabel Enriquez-Ho as she further inspired the women who were in the program to empower themselves.

GRRC, through its Director, Prof. Rosalyn R. Echem, aims to highlight the women who were labeled as “drivers of change” who untiringly volunteered themselves in times of disaster, conflict and calamity. Furthermore, GRRC Training Specialist Darlane A. Sabellano led the volunteers of GRRC in the promotion of the campaign to combat the cases of Violence-Against-Women. (AJ Dalugdug, PAO-WMSU)

GRRC leads Int’l Women’s Month celebration

Student gender advocates and WMSU officials with their bright orange shirts posed with the guest speaker, Ms. Jasmin Jamsani-

Teodoro (center, seated)

Guest Speaker Jasmin Jamsani-Teodoro emphasized the significant role of women during the September 2013 crisis.

WMSU students filled the Covered Court as they joined the One Billion Rising dance exhibition.

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Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)-Western Mindanao Command (WESMINCOM) through RADM Jesus C. Millan turned over ten (10) garbage cans on Monday, January 27 to the Western Mindanao State University.

Vice President for Planning and Finance-Dr. Ederlinda M. Fernandez, Dean of Student Affairs-Prof. Milagros F. Yosores, Public Affairs Office Director-Dr. Lea U. Laput and Student Regent-Engr. Aldrin B. Abdurahim accepted the turn-over of the trash bins from the Naval Forces of the WESMINCOM.

The cause is in line with the AFP’s Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) also dubbed as Bayanihan. The activity was facilitated by the Civil Military Operations Unit (CMOU) of WESMINCOM headed by Maj. Alano S. Abdulhalim, PN.

Prior to the turn-over activity, PAO Director, Dr. Laput has coordinated with LTJG Omar H. Usman, Executive Officer of the CMOU of WESMINCOM for the donation of trash cans.

Other than WMSU, WESMINCOM has also doled out trash bins to other government entities, schools and barangays throughout Zamboanga City.

Moreover, officials of the Naval Forces have also added that this program is in support of the fight against climate change. (AJ Dalugdug, PAO-WMSU)

WESMINCOM donates trash bins to WMSUVice President for Planning and Finance-Dr. Ederlinda M. Fernandez shook hands with a Navy official as WMSU receives

the trash can donations from WESMINCOM.

Ten trash cans were donated by the WESMINCOM naval forces to WMSU.

Naval Forces of the CMOU of WESMINCOM unloading the trash cans from their truck.

Western Mindanao State University’s College of Teacher Education has recently launched the Trakwela—a mobile learning program that shall cater to displaced individuals of Zamboanga City.

The launching was held at the WMSU Covered Court on Thursday, January 23 where CTE Dean Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, the proponent of the Trakwela introduced the program and its rationale.

According to Dr. Rosales, Trakwela is an initiative that was undertaken by the college after the Zamboanga Siege to strengthen the Llevanta Zamboanga program. Trakwela is derived from the word trak (truck) and eskwela (school).

Not only will the program teach the children basic Reading, Writing and Arithmetic skills. CTE also partnered with the College of Home Economics for Nutrition Education and the College of Nursing for Health & Personal Hygiene.

Currently, the program is still in the process of procurement. WMSU has tapped non-government organizations like Save Our Children to facilitate the learning on wheels as soon as it starts full operation. It will first accommodate the displaced learners at evacuation centers in the city and will soon move to far flung areas where literacy is needed.

Trakwela is a counterpart of the Department of Extension Services’ Floating School—another literacy program that caters to the Badjaos of Zamboanga City. (AJ Dalugdug, PAO-WMSU)

TRAKWELA: ‘learning in wheels’ launched

Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, CTE Dean, discussed the rationale of the program.

Volunteers of the ‘Save Our Children’ facilitated over the Badjao children during the launch at Covered Court.

Dr. Milabel Enriquez-Ho (WMSU President) led the symbolic cutting of ribbon with other WMSU officials and guests.

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ON ACCREDITATION

To determine the competence of the colleges of the Western Mindanao State University in preparation for the Preliminary Survey by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) on March 2014, an Internal Accreditation Survey Visit was conducted from January 27 to 29 at six colleges in the University.

These colleges were the College of Physical Education, Recreation and Sports (CPERS), College of Architecture (CArch), College of Communications and Humanities (CCH), College of Social Sciences (CSS), College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) and College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD).

The accreditation process by the AACCUP passes through a series of survey visits for a University to achieve an institutional accreditation status. The first phase is the Application, where an educational institution files its application to undergo accreditation; next is the Institutional Self Survey where upon approval of the application, internal accreditors will have to make an internal assessment to determine the colleges’ or the programs’ readiness for the next stage which is the Preliminary Survey. A candidate status that is good for two years will be awarded to certain programs that will pass the assessment by external accreditors.

The first formal survey visit is the evaluation of the programs awarded with candidate status. This will determine if the programs are qualified for the Level I Accredited status. The next phase, the second survey visit is when the accreditors evaluate a Level I accredited program and decide if the program has been upgraded, and thereby granting the Level II Re-accredited status which is valid for five years.

Application for Level III status requires a program to excel in four areas: instruction, extension which are mandatory and two areas out of research, performance in licensure examinations, faculty development and linkages.

Finally, the fourth survey visit is only conducted if the programs of the institution have achieved Level III status. This will determine if the University may be entitled to the institutional accreditation status.

Meanwhile, the College of Agriculture (CAgri) and the College of Forestry and Environmental Studies (CFES) are scheduled for their Internal Accreditation Survey on February 3-5; the College of Engineering and Technology (CET), College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) and College of Asian and Islamic Studies (CAIS) will also undergo the same survey on February 6-8. For the graduate programs, internal accreditors’ preliminary surveys are also scheduled on February 10-12 for the following programs: Doctor of Education - Major in Educational Administration; Master of

WMSU pushes series of Internal Accreditation Surveys

Arts in Nursing/Master in Nursing; Master of Arts in Education - Majors in Educational Administration, Guidance Counseling and Special Educational and Master of Public Administration.

The Quality Assurance Office under the auspices of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Ma. Carla A. Ochotorena was in charge of the series of Internal Accreditation Survey visits which was headed by Over-all Chairman Dr. Susan P. Dela Cruz and Co-chairman Dr. Sarah Taupan. (AJ Dalugdug – PAO, WMSU)

WMSU Vice Presidents and the internal accreditors were present during the exit conference of the survey.

VP-PAF, Dr. Ederlinda M. Fernandez hands over a certificate to one of the internal accreditors.

One of the accreditors (right) interviews a facultymember of the CPERS during the College’s survey visit.

Western Mindanao State University, with its goal of acquiring an institutionally accredited status, has been awarded with seven more Certificates of Accreditation by the Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) during the 27th AACCUP Annual National Conference from February 11-13 at Manila Hotel, Rizal Park, Manila.

The programs that were accredited are the following: level II re-accredited status for Bachelor of Secondary Education and Bachelor of Elementary Education (College of Teacher Education) and Bachelor of Nursing (College of Nursing); candidate status and level I accredited status for the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and Bachelor of Science in Food Technology (College of Home Economics; and Candidate Status for the Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management and Bachelor of Science in Home Economics Education (College of Home Economics).

WMSU President, Dr. Milabel Enriquez-Ho received the awards from the AACCUP President Dr. Luis M. Sorolla Jr. and AACCUP Board of Trustees Vice President Dr. Evelyn C. Cruzada. With Dr. Ho were OIC-Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Ma. Carla A. Ochotorena and OIC-Director of Quality Assurance, Dr. Susan P. Dela Cruz.

The forum was attended by SUC Presidents and Vice Presidents, Deans and Directors of Quality Assurance, Chairs of International Accreditation Bodies, Accreditors and Senior Faculty, CHED officials and officials and

WMSU President-Dr. Milabel Enriquez-Ho (extreme right) receives the Certificates of Accreditation from AACCUP Presi-dent-Dr. Luis M. Sorolla Jr., (center) and AACUP Board of Trustees Vice President-Dr. Evelyn C. Cruzada (left)

(L-R) WMSU officials Dr. Ma. Carla A. Ochotorena (OIC-VPAA), Dr. Susan P. Dela Cruz (Director, Quality Assurance)

and Dr. Milabel Enriquez-Ho (President) posed with one of the resource speakers on accreditation, Prof. Dr. N Sun Jianrong (Associate Vice-Rector for Int’l Affairs and Dean

of the University International College of Macau University of Science and Technology)

accreditors from Private Higher Education Institutions.

During the convention, AACCUP and NNQQA launched the CHED-sponsored Outcomes-Based Quality Assurance Program with presentations by national and international experts who discussed the issues and best practices of the program and its implementation in State Universities and Colleges. (WMSU Press Release)

AACCUP accredits 7 more WMSU degree programs

ON ACCREDITATION


Dr. William Dollente Dar, Director General of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-arid Tropics (ICRISAT) based in Patancheru, Hyberabad in Andhra Pradesh, India will be this year’s Commencement Speaker for the Western Mindanao State University’s 69th Commencement Exercises set on April 4 and 5 at the Juanito Bruno Gymnasium.

For 14 years, Dr. Dar has served as the General Director of the non-profit, non-political and pro-poor institute that is a member of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Consortium.

Dr. Dar holds the distinction of being the first Filipino and Asian to be Director General of ICRISAT. With his outstanding leadership as Chair of the Alliance Executive (2005), the Alliance of Centers was made the third pillar of the CGIAR system. He was Chair of the Committee on Science and Technology (CST) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) from 2007 to 2009. Furthermore, Dr. Dar was also Member of the UN Millennium Task Force on Hunger.

Prior to joining ICRISAT, he served as Presidential Adviser for Rural Development, and Secretary of Agriculture in the Philippines (equivalent to Minister of Agriculture), the first ever alumnus of the University of the Philippines Los Baños

(UPLB) to become one. Before this, he was Executive Director of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD) and Director of the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) of the Philippines-Department of Agriculture (DA).

Serving for the governing boards of the Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and the CGIAR’s International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) as well as of ICRISAT, he was also Chair of the Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI) and the Coarse Grains, Pulses Research and Training (CGPRT) Center based in Indonesia.

Dr. Dar received a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Horticulture from the University of the Philippines Los Baños and an MS (Agronomy) and BS in Agricultural Education from Benguet State University (BSU) in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines. He taught at BSU for 11 years and rose from the ranks to become a full Professor and Vice President for Research and Extension.

He has been the recipient of several honorary doctorates – Doctor of Technology from Tarlac College of Agriculture (TCA) and Doctor of Technology Management from Bohol Island State University (BISU) in 2012; Doctor of Humanities from Pampanga Agricultural College (PAC) and Doctor of Science (Rural Development) from University of Southern Mindanao (USM), Philippines (2011); Doctor in International Agricultural Development from Central Mindanao University (2010); Doctor of Technology from Isabela State University (ISU) (2008); Doctor of Resource Management from Benguet State University (2007); and Doctor of Science from Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Philippines (2003).

He has received a number of awards and honors, including the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) of the Philippines, Outstanding Young Scientist of the Year, Crop Science Society of the Philippines’ Achievement Award for Research Management and Outstanding Science Administrator given by the Philippines Department of Science and Technology. He was also awarded as Distinguished Alumnus of UPLB and the Most Outstanding Alumnus of BSU and the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC). In 2002, PCARRD honored him with its highest and most prestigious award, the Symbol of Excellence in R&D Management.

In 2003, the Vietnamese Government honored him with the “For the Sake of Agriculture and Rural Development in Vietnam Award” while the Philippine Bureau of Agricultural Research awarded him with a Plaque of Recognition for his

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ICRISAT Director, Dr. William D. Dar will be this year’s Commencement Speaker.

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To boost the agricultural productivity in the Philippines, “Boochetana: Yamang Lupa Program”—a process of soil rejuvenation adapted from India by the Department of Agriculture, was formally launched on February 5 at the Celebrity Hall of Grand Astoria Hotel.

Basically, the program aims to improve rural livelihoods by developing resilient rainfed agriculture for sustainable rural growth and inclusive development. Its general objective is to adopt the Boochetana principles and approach in strategic rainfed areas of the Philippines to improve rural livelihoods by increasing productivity of selected crops in the pilot provinces through sustainable intensification and market-led diversification of systems resulting to an increase in farmers’ income by 20% in three years.

Western Mindanao State University showed its full support to the launching of the program with the presence of Vice President for Planning, Administration and Finance-Dr. Ederlinda M. Fernandez, who represented the University President, Dr. Milabel Enriquez-Ho.

Other stakeholders who pledged their support

to the program were Dr. Heraldo A. Layaoen of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Mayor Michael Piodena of R.T. Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay and Engr. Samuel Contreras, the National Program Coordinator of the Boochetana from the Bureau of Soil and Water Management.

Dr. Layaoen proposed a ceremonial toast after the pledges and subsequently, the ringing of bell by the representatives from the different sectors.

Yamang Lupa will kick off in the in the provinces of Quezon, Samar and Leyte, Ilocos Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay where soil testings will be scheduled.

Among the collaborating institutions for the Boochetana program are the field offices of the Department of Agriculture, State Universities and Colleges, local government units, Bureau of Soil Water Management (BSWM), Bureau of Plant Industry, Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), farmers’ groups, private sectors and non-government organizations. (AJ Dalugdug – PAO, WMSU)

WMSU backs ICRISAT’S Boochetana: Yamang Lupa program

Vice Pres. for Planning and Finance-Dr. Ederlinda M. Fernandez took part in the ceremonial ringing of the bell.

Dr. Heraldo A. Layaoen (foreground) of ICRISAT proposed a toast for the start of the partnership between the different sectors.

Engr. Samuel Contreras of the Bureau of Soil and Water Management is the National Program Coordinator of the Yamang Lupa program.

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outstanding performance as its First Director. He is also the recipient of the “Anahaw Leaf Award” for being the Most Outstanding Alumnus of the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC) High School Class of ‘69.

In 2004, the Central Luzon State University in the Philippines awarded him the Golden Grain Award, commending him for his “deep concern and intense advocacy for the promotion of a global yet equitable program for food security and reduction of poverty through pioneering scientific and technological innovations”.

In the same year (2004), he was given the Research Leadership Excellence Award, the most prestigious award of the Philippine Association of Research Managers (PhilARM). In 2005, he was given a plaque of recognition by the Philippine Department of Agriculture for his outstanding contributions when he was Secretary of Agriculture. In 2006, he was awarded the “KALSA: The Most Distinguished Alumnus Award” by the Benguet State University in recognition of his being the first Filipino and Asian to serve ICRISAT and for the heights he has reached in the management of research and agricultural resources, through Science with a Human face.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) of the Philippine Government awarded him the 2007 Outstanding Professional of the Year Award in the field of Agriculture for displaying professional excellence in both private and public practice in the Philippines and abroad and for his noble advocacy of promoting a global yet equitable program of food security in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.

In February 2009, he was conferred the Father Jose Burgos Award, Ilocos Sur’s most prestigious award, for his outstanding achievement in the field of agriculture. In recognition of his excellent and outstanding contribution to pulses research and development, he was recently honored with the Indian Society of Pulses Research and Development (ISPRD) Lifetime Achievement Award. In October 2009, the University of the Philippines Los Baños honored him with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. In November 2010, he was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award by the PCARRD Scholars Association, lnc, (PSAl). In October 2011, he was conferred the 2011 Agriculture Administrator Award by the Philippine Agri-vironment Educators and Entrepreneurs Inc (PASSAGE).

In August 2012, Dr. Dar received the BAR Legacy Plaque of Appreciation for his invaluable contributions as the first Director of Philippine’s Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR), setting its directions and bearing as the research and development (R&D) arm of the Department of Agriculture (DA). In April 2013, he was awarded a Certificate of Recognition as a Distinguished Alumnus by the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State Colleges (ISPSC) Federated Alumni Association.

In June 2013, Dr. Dar received the prestigious MS Swaminathan Award for Leadership in Agriculture for the year 2013, instituted by the Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS).

In the same year—on November 2013, he was conferred with the prestigious “Excellence in Agricultural Leadership Award” by the Association of Agricultural Technology in Southeast Asia (AATSEA).

Since leading ICRISAT, Dr. Dar has intensively advocated a Grey to Green Revolution in the dry tropics of Asia and sub-Saharan Africa through Science with a Human Face. In pursuing the Institute’s mission, he has strengthened strategic partnerships with an array of stakeholders – NARS, ARIs, NGOs, development agencies and the private sector. These initiatives led to a stronger ICRISAT working for a food-secure SAT.

In April 2010, ICRISAT led by Dr. Dar won the CGIAR’s Science Award for Outstanding Partnership together with the World Vegetable Center (AVRDC), for improving the lives of women and children in West Africa. In 2008, it had won for the fifth time the King Baudouin Award (the most prestigious in the CGIAR) along with eight other Centers. This was made possible through its involvement in the Collaborative Research Program for Sustainable Agricultural Production in Central Asia and Caucasus. Earlier in 2004, it had won the award together with CIMMYT, IRRI, IWMI and other national systems in the CIMMYT-led Rice-Wheat Consortium for the Indo-Gangetic Plains. In 2002, the Institute together with ICARDA had bagged the award for developing new chickpea varieties with higher tolerance to drought and heat, greater resistance to pests and diseases that provide stable and profitable yields. ICRISAT is the only CGIAR Center to have bagged this award five times.

Dr. Dar’s astute and decisive leadership was repeatedly manifest in the Institute’s surplus budgets in the year 2000 and from 2003 to 2009. In 2009, a very positive Sixth External Program and Management Review (EPMR) pronounced that “ICRISAT today is a thriving research institute with a unique capacity to address poverty alleviation, food security, and natural resource protection in the semi-arid tropics”.

There were more research outputs and impacts created by the Institute during the last ten years as well, both in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. The turnaround for the Institute was possible because of Dr. Dar’s effective and human-oriented management, big-picture decisions and innovations and the positive attitude and high morale he infused in the staff. He led the Institute in mapping out a new Strategic Plan to 2020, a road map to empowering the poor in the drylands.

As a demonstration of the strong faith in his outstanding leadership, the Governing Board awarded Dr. Dar a third five-year term in office, starting 2010.

Dar’s transformational leadership has turned ICRISAT into a forward looking institution, which has been ranked ‘Outstanding’ consecutively in 2006 and 2007 among the CGIAR centers. A man on a mission and a champion of the poor, Dr. Dar has made a big difference and continues with conviction his mission of helping alleviate the conditions of the poor people living in the drylands of Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.

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