Volume I DecemberJanuaryMay 2017 2016 2017 DeCvSU Las AdministrativeLlagas is new BOR Council chair holds designate Management Training The Office of the Robles, University President; Hon. Francis Joseph “Chiz” Strategic PlanningPresident Workshop of the Republic G. Escudero, Armed Chair, with Senate renewed Committee vision and on Educationhope for and the of the Philippines, thru the Culture;University, Hon. members Ann K.of the Hofer Administrative (represented Council by Hon. converged Strike Commission on Higher Revilla),at the International Chair, House House Committee II of the on Education;main campus Hon. for Luisthe Education (CHED), has G.opening Banua, program Director, of NEDA the Region three-day IV-A; Management Hon. Arnel Training V. De appointed Dr. Lilian A. De Mesa,and Strategic Director, Planning DA Region Workshop, IV-A; Hon. 24 Alexander – 27 January R. Madrigal, 2017. Las Llagas, as one of the Director, The DOST Council, Region headed by IV-A; Dr. Hernando Hon. Noelle D. Robles, L. President, Legaspi, CHED commissioners and Presidentwas enthusiastic (Ad and Interim), optimistic Alumni during the Associations; first day of the Hon. training. Noel In A.his consequently, the new chair Sedigo,opening remarks, President, the President Faculty laid Association; down his vision Hon. for Global Edilberto University R. designate of the Board of Silan,2020 anchored Private on Sector his Medium Representative; Term Development Hon. Plan Rodel 2017-2022. Vincent Regents (BOR) of Cavite State T. Bae, Moreover, President, Federation the morning of Student session Governments; showcased Ms. the University. Catherineaccomplishments J. Quiñones, and achievements Board Secretary of the University V; and forMs. the Aileen past five A. Commissioner De Las Ardina, Board Secretary I. Dr. Lilian A. De Las Llagas, newly- years which were presented by the following: Dr. Camilo A. Polinga, Llagas, an alumna of the VP, AcademicThe University Affairs, isfor now Higher rooting Education for a Services;brighter Dr.and Ma. clearer Agnes chair designate of CvSU BOR University of the Philippines, vision to continuously produce globally competitive and morallyP. Nuestro, upright Dean, alumni, Graduate who School will and uphold Open Learningthe tenets College, of truth, for finished her B.S. Hygiene in 1973. She completed her master’s Advanced Education Services; Dr. Alejandro DC. Mojica, Sr., VP, degree in Tropical Medicine from Mahidol University, excellence and service, with Dr. De Las Llagas’ leadership. Bangkok, Thailand, and her Ph.D. in Biology (Medical Research, Extension, Continuing Education and Training Services, for Entomology) from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia. She Research Services and Technical Advisory Extension Services; and Dr. also pursued the field of law and completed her Bachelor of IlaganHenry O. Garcia, sits VP,as Administrative trustee of and PACE, Support Services, three for General Laws degree in 2003. termsAdministration in a and row Support Services and Support to Operations. Dr. Prior to her appointment as CHED commissioner, she was HoseaDr. DL Bettina Matel, DirectorJoyce P. for Ilagan, Research, dean also of sharedthe College his views of Arts and the Secretary of the University and of the Board of Regents of andopinions Sciences on the was research elected status trustee, of theof theUniversity. Philippine An Associationopen forum UP. Her most recent projects for the Office of the Secretary of offollowed Communication where stakeholders Educators from the Foundation, different sectors Inc. (PACE), were invited in the UniversityDr. Hernando are re-creating D. Robles, delivering the OSU his websiteopening remarks and digitizing theand were recently given concluded a chance to Communication ask questions from & Mediathe presenters. Studies OSU records usingduring a modernized the 1st day managementof the training system as part of Conference, held at the University of San Jose – Recoletos, realizing Sessionthe e-UP in initiativesthe afternoon of the started administration, with the President, enhancing who Cebu City, 27-29 April. Ilagan, who already served for two the Records Management System, competence building of the terms, was included in the official list of candidates nominated staffpresented and thecrafting CvSU theDevelopment OSU Manual Agenda of 2017-2022.Operations. He pointed out the ‘CvSU 2020, moving forward in one direction’, following the seven- online and onsite by PACE members. The election was also year Meanwhile,target, namely: during 2016 –the Transition; courtesy 2017 – Transformation; 2018 opened online to non-attending members. call– Institutionalization; of Dr. Robles, 2019 she – presented Recognition; 2020 – Global University; PACE is a non-stock and non-profit organization of her2021 initial– Sustainability; plans andand 2022 programs – Research University. He posed a professionals engaged in communication education and media and stressed her concerns, in a practice in the country. Founded in 1975, it is considered to be Memorandumchallenge to everyone addressed and left to allwith state a covenant saying that, “We will the oldest, biggest and most dynamic national organization of universitiesaffirm beginning and today colleges and in the undernext years to come that in achieving our teachers of communication, broadcasting and journalism. The her,vision regarding and mission…We the board Will Be: meeting FAST…AND…SERIOUS.” An audio- Organization has been in the forefront of activities focused proceedingsvisual presentation and on AmBisyon agenda Natin folder 2040, a project of the National on the review of policies and standards for communication preparation,Economic Development as follow: Authority faculty, (NEDA) was shown to showcase the education and ethical practice in the teaching and media studentordinary andFilipinos’ alumni dreams representatives and aspirations in the next years to come. professions. toDifferent the Board inputs will were now also be discussedenjoined by to the following: Higher Education “It’s my third term in the Board, having served in 2013- submitReform aAgenda report -to Dr. present Camilo concerns A. Polinga; ASEAN and Philippine 2015 and 2015-2017 terms, and it is an honor to represent our and/orQualifications problems Framework of their respective - Dr. Adolfo C. Manuel, Jr., Director, University, which is also an institutional member, in crafting sectorsQuality inAssurance relation andto the Accreditation University/ Center; and National Higher differentMembers programs of the CvSU and Administrative projects council that together could with benefit both our the stakeholders and consultants College.Education Their Research written Agenda report – Dr. of Ruel not M. Mojica, NCRDEC Director. students and teachers in the field of communication and moreThe first than day two of the hundred training fifty ended (250)with an open forum and a closing journalism”,and Business Affairs she said. presented Congratulations! their plans and strategies to achieve the wordsremarks will from be Dr. part Julio of G. theAlava, agenda VP, External Dr. De andLas LlagasBusiness (left), Affairs. and targets. There was active participation and critiquing of inputs which folder, and will be delivered after The succeeding days of the trainingDr. wereRobles conducted (right) during in Hotel the led to a very comprehensive delivery of expectations and outputs. the President’s Report; official courtesy call On their way back home, the Council conducted benchmarking, foreignVeniz, Baguiotravels City of the where President the four will major units, namely: Academic Affairs; Research; Administrative and Support Services; and External aimed at knowing the best practices of some of the state universities now be part of his quarterly report to the Board. The President in Region 3. First stop was at Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), must provide each Member of the Board a copy of his written in Camiling, Tarlac. Formerly known as Tarlac College of Agriculture, comprehensive travel report highlighting how the University/ TAU is certified No. 1 in Extension program and No. 2 in Research College was able to benefit from the trip; agenda folders must activities among SUCs in the country, according to its President, Dr. be distributed five (5) working days before a regular meeting, Max P. Guillermo. Next stop was at Tarlac State University (TSU) in and two (2) days before a special meeting to give ample time for the Members of the Board to review. (Note: Addenda matters Tarlac City, an IMS certified in three areas, namely: ISO 9001:2015 that require discussion/deliberation must be submitted to the Quality Management System (QMS); ISO 14001:2015 Environment Board with adequate lead time); and minutes of the meeting Management System (EMS); and OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational must reflect the discussion of the Board highlighting points Health Safety Management System. Last stop was at Don Honorio Ventura thatThe led council, to the during consensus/majority the benchmarking at decision Tarlac Agricultural of the Board. University Prof.Technological Marco M. Polo State (leftmost), University outgoing (DHVTSU) PACE President, in Bacolor, inducts Pampanga, the With Hon.with De Dr. Las Max Llagas P. Guillermo, as chair President, designate, TAU the Board newconsidered set of Board to be theof Trustees, cleanest andwith the Dr. oldest Bettina Arts Joyce and TradeP. Ilagan School (fourth in Asia. is composed of the following members: Hon. Hernando D. from left), her third term asCvSU trustee Missionof PACE CvSU Vision Cavite State University shall provide excellent, CvSU Mission The premier universityCvSU Vision in historic Cavite equitable, and relevant educational opportunities in the arts, sciencesCavite State and University technology shall through provide excellent,quality instruction equitable, and and relevant recognizedThe premier for excellence university in in the historic development Cavite recognized of globally for educational opportunities in the arts, sciences and technology through quality responsive research and development activities. excellence in the development of globally competitive and instruction and responsive research and development activities. competitive and morally upright individuals. It shall produce professional, skilled and morally upright individuals morally upright individuals. It shall produce professional skilled and morally upright individuals for global competitiveness. for global competitiveness. Page 2 May 2017, Vol. I Teachers of GE Courses undergo training PCAARRD conducts resource generation In partnership with the Commission on Higher Education training for SUC executives (CHED), Cavite State University hosted the ‘CHED Faculty Training Themed “Getting the chief executive on board with fund for the Teaching of the New General Education (GE) Core Courses: raising”, a one-day crash course on resource generation, mobilization, Second Generation Training’, at Hostel Tropicana, 8-26 May. networking/linkaging for state universities and colleges (SUCs) was During the opening ceremony, Dr. Camilo A. Polinga, vice held recently. Dr. Hernando D. Robles, CvSU president welcomed president for academic affairs and Prof. Henry O. Garcia, vice president the participants, while Dr. Milo O. Placino, RRDCC chairperson of for administrative and support services, encouraged the participants Southern Tagalog Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Research, to make good use of the free training to learn and to be of better service Development and Extension Consortium (STAARRDEC) and SLSU to the clientele in their respective organizations. president delivered his message. The three-week training was focused on three GE courses, namely: Life and Works of Rizal (Ang Buhay at mga Akda ni Rizal), handled by Dr. Renato Pelorina; Readings in Philippine History (Mga Babasahin Hinggil sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas), handled by Prof. Gil Ramos; and Mathematics in the Modern World (Matematika sa Makabagong Daigdig), handled by Prof. Myla Detecio. The participants came from the different colleges and universities in Region VI-A (CALABARZON), who were trained based on their field. Thus, 15 studied Rizal, 16 for History and 25 for Mathematics. The said courses are aligned with the K+12 Curriculum currently being implemented for the first time in the country. Moreover, participants were assessed and had to meet the following standards to be able to receive a certificate of completion: has received a passing mark in all assessment tools and examinations; has completed readings needed in the course and other requirements given The participants, members of the secretariat, resource speaker, CvSU and by the trainers; has finished 54 hours of training; and has acquired SLSU presidents and PCAARRD officials and staff members at the fund a grade of 80 percent and above. Others who received a grade lower raising course held recently at the Bali Resort Hotel and Spa, Tagaytay City. than 80 percent were given a certificate of participation. They also Initiated by PCAARRD and managed by STAARRDEC, signed a Training Contract which contains the terms and conditions the training was participated in by 46 presidents and heads of of participating in the said training sponsored by CHED. Meanwhile, planning, communication, and finance of the different small SUCs other expenses were shouldered by their sending institutions. nationwide. The participating SUCs are What is CvSU Solid Waste Segregation members of PCAARRD’s regional consortia but have not availed yet Project: Serious or Humorous? of the Council’s grants. The University President, in its Office Memorandum No. PHDR- In general, the training aimed 75-17 dated April 24, called for a special meeting to all members of the to provide the basic principles of big administrative council (main campus only), as well as the pollution fund raising for educational and control officer, regarding the implementation of the University Solid research institutions. Specifically, Waste Management Program. it aimed to lay the foundation for The meeting aimed to assess the existing status on the a wholistic resource mobilization implementation of the Project that started in 2001 and is still in effect, program for SUCs using established based on RA 9003 or “Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of principles and techniques in fund raising; and identify resource 2000”. requirements that will support the Prof. Noel A. Sedigo, chair of the Department of Forestry and SUCs fund raising program. A pioneer in fund raising and Environmental Science, College of Agriculture, Food, Environment Ms. Marianne “Mayan” G. trained at The Fund Raising School and Natural Resources (CAFENR) and an advocate of solid waste Quebral, executive director of the in Indiana, U.S.A., Mayan managed management project, said that the University should really be serious Oscar M. Lopez Center, served the largest non-profit direct mail campaign in the Philippines in the implementation of this Project. “Though this Project has been as the resource speaker. Prior to with over one million letters sent implemented years back, it can be observed that the University is not this appointment, Mayan served annually, raising more than Php 85 serious with its implementation”, he pointed out. Thus, the University as Vice President for Institutional recently approved the strict implementation of the said Project that million for UNICEF in less than four Advancement of the Asian Institute years. aimed to impose the following: to prohibit the use of plastics in all of Management (AIM) where units and business establishments inside the University; to implement she was responsible for developing support among AIM’s various the “Segregation at Source Policy” all throughout the University to be stakeholders. observed by the students, faculty and employees, including all business Under her leadership, AIM raised over Php 340 million in over establishments; to designate a Pollution Control Officer, to monitor the two years and increased alumni giving by 700%. collection and disposal of waste in the University; and to designate the University Security Force to police the implementation of this project. Prof. Momeda Callao of the Department of Physical Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, is the designated pollution control officer. Currently, the University has provided segregation bins for the different kinds of waste materials found inside the campus. There are scheduled days for collection to avoid mixture of these wastes. Special bins are also provided for hazardous wastes for establishments using different kinds of chemicals which will be temporarily stored inthe laboratories before the collection schedule. Moreover, organizations or units should be responsible for their wastes after using a certain facility or venue in the University. Likewise, concessionaires should bring home whatever wastes generated and collected in their respective establishments. Customers buying food at the commercial centers should bring their own plastic containers. Finally, plastic bags will be totally banned starting August 1, 2017. For violators, the University has set corresponding penalties for every offense, regardless whether students, faculty members, employees and even officials. Therefore, let this be a serious matter to consider for our own benefit and let this not be a humor to laugh about and regret later for our own misfortunes. CvSU Updates Editorial Consultants: Dr. Hernando D. Robles, Dr. Camilo A. Polinga, Dr. Julio G. Alava, Dr. Alejandro dC. Mojica and Dr. Henry O. Garcia Writer: Allan Robert C. Solis Layout Artist: Bryan R. Ayos For contributions, comments, and/or suggestions, Contributors: BJPIlagan, LAAORSAL, RCROrsal, NASedigo and BSPagcaliwagan (PCAARRD) please email at [email protected] Volume II DecemberJanuaryMay 2017 2016 2017 The 1,196 graduates of this batch came from the five highly 100CvSU years Administrative and counting Council holdspopulated Management colleges, namely: Training College of Education (509); College CvSUStrategic holds Planning centennial Workshop graduation of Economics, Armed Management with renewed and vision Development and hope Studies for (431); the University,College of Criminalmembers Justiceof the (98); Administrative College of NursingCouncil (108);converged and In its commitment of producing skilled professionals, the atCollege the Internationalof Sports, Physical House Education II of the and main Recreation campus (50).for the University conducted its 100th Commencement Exercises at the openingThis programcommencement of the exercises three-day is a proof Management of the University’s Training University Quadrangle, 26 May and 1 June, respectively. andcontinuing Strategic dedication Planning towards Workshop, quality 24 education – 27 January which 2017. does not end in just a hundred years. The first batch was composed of 1,127 graduates from The Council, headed by Dr. Hernando D. Robles, President, the following colleges: College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (8); Graduate School and Open Learning was enthusiastic and optimistic during the first day of the training. In his College (14); College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and opening remarks, the President laid down his vision for Global University Natural Resources (255); College of Arts and Sciences (302); 2020 anchored on his Medium Term Development Plan 2017-2022. and College of Engineering and Information Technology Moreover, the morning session showcased the (548). accomplishments and achievements of the University for the past five Gov. Jesus Crispin ‘Boying’ C. Remulla, guest of honor years which were presented by the following: Dr. Camilo A. Polinga, and speaker, emphasized that the said graduation is just the VP, Academic Affairs, for Higher Education Services; Dr. Ma. Agnes start of doing something new after leaving the graduates’ P. Nuestro, Dean, Graduate School and Open Learning College, for individual comfort zones. He even encouraged the audience Advanced Education Services; Dr. Alejandro DC. Mojica, Sr., VP, with the phrase, ‘Win everyday!’, a motto he shares with his Research, Extension, Continuing Education and Training Services, for brother, former Governor Jonvic (known as ‘Gov Pogi’). He also Research Services and Technical Advisory Extension Services; and Dr. discussed his vision for Cavite which is to be a smart province Henry O. Garcia, VP, Administrative and Support Services, for General that has its own digital super highway. Administration and Support Services and Support to Operations. Dr. “This vision for a smart city is born out of practicality and recognition that the world has changed a lot,” Gov. Boying Hosea DL Matel, Director for Research, also shared his views and stated. opinions on the research status of the University. An open forum He ended his speech by wishing the graduates the best followedThe centennial where candidates stakeholders for graduation from the differentwaiting to besectors conferred were invited of luck, remindingDr. Hernando them D. Robles, that delivering the courses his opening they remarkstook in college and were given a chance to ask questions from the presenters. during the 1st day of the training are just languages of their chosen profession. Hence, they CAFENR conducts In-House Review 2017 should alwaysSession do in their the afternoonutmost to started man for with others the President,and serve whothe people.presented the CvSU Development Agenda 2017-2022. He pointed out To support the University’s research and development the ‘CvSUMeanwhile, 2020, moving the second forward batch in one of direction’, centennial following graduates the seven- was activities, the College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and inspiredyear target, by namely: Senator 2016 Paulo – Transition; Benigno 2017 ‘Bam’ – Transformation; Aquino IV, whose 2018 Natural Resources (CAFENR), conducted an in-house review of completed student researches at the AVR of the College, speech– Institutionalization; centered on the 2019 three – Recognition; secrets of life.2020 The – Global secret University; to living revolves around having real interactions to real people amidst Agricultural Science Building, 30 May. 2021 – Sustainability; and 2022 – Research University. He posed a a generation of gadgets and technology. The secret of winning The event pertainschallenge to to making everyone excellence and left with a habit a covenant and the sayingsecret that,of happiness “We will affirm beginning today and in the next years to come that in achieving our showcased eight involves the attitude of being kind and compassionate to others. paper and 19 poster Hevision also and emphasized mission…We that Will he Be: and FAST…AND…SERIOUS.” his co-workers in the An Senate audio- presentations from havevisual already presentation ratified on AmBisyon the Universal Natin 2040, Access a project to Quality of the NationalTertiary the graduates of the EducationEconomic Development Act which will Authority allow (NEDA) students was to shown enrol to in showcase college forthe four departments, free.ordinary He Filipinos’ added that dreams more and scholarships aspirations in andthe next other years grants to come. are namely: linedDifferent up toinputs provide were assistancealso discussed to studentsby the following: who dream Higher toEducation have a Department of qualityReform education.Agenda - Dr. Camilo A. Polinga; ASEAN and Philippine Animal Science Qualifications‘Every Filipino Framework should - have Dr. theAdolfo opportunity C. Manuel, to earn Jr., aDirector, (DAS); Department collegeQuality degree,’Assurance Senator and Accreditation Bam stated asCenter; he discussed and National the essence Higher of CropMembers Science of the CvSU Administrative council together with the stakeholders and consultants ofEducation the said Research act. Agenda – Dr. Ruel M. Mojica, NCRDEC Director. (DCS); Institute of Paper and poster presenters holding their andFood Business Science Affairs and presented certificates, their withplans Prof. and Noelstrategies A. Sedigo to (standingachieve the The first day of the training ended with an open forum and a closing from extreme left, third row), Dr. Lilibeth remarks from Dr. Julio G. Alava, VP, External and Business Affairs. targets.Technology There (IFST); was active participation and critiquing of inputs which ledand to a Departmentvery comprehensive Novicio, delivery faculty memberof expectations (standing secondand outputs. from The succeeding days of the training were conducted in Hotel right, third row and Dr. Analita DM Magsino, of ForestryOn their way and back home, the Council conducted benchmarking, Veniz, Baguio City where the four major units, namely: Academic Environmental dean of the College, standing from extreme right, Affairs; Research; Administrative and Support Services; and External aimed at knowing the bestthird practices row), after of thesome awarding of the ceremonystate universities inScience Region (DFES). 3. First stop was at Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), in Camiling,Mr. Darwin Tarlac. P.Formerly Paming known was as awarded Tarlac College as the of BestAgriculture, Paper, TAUfor his is certified study, “Water No. 1 Resourcein Extension Carrying program Capacity and Assessment No. 2 in Research activitieswith Recharge among SUCs and in Recoverable the country, Groundwateraccording to its Estimation President, Dr. of MaxCavite, P. Guillermo.Philippines”, Next while stop Ms.was atMeryll Tarlac C. State Angcaya University was adjudged(TSU) in Tarlacas the City, Best an Poster, IMS certified for her in study, three “Total areas, and namely: Fecal ColiformISO 9001:2015 QualityContamination Management of Groundwater System (QMS); in Labac ISO 14001:2015River Watershed”. Environment Both Managementwinners were System from DFES (EMS); and and advisees OHSAS 18001:2007of Prof. Noel Occupational A. Sedigo Healthand Ms. Safety Amyel Management Dale L. Cero, System. respectively. Last stop was at Don Honorio Ventura Gov. Jesus Crispin ‘Boying’ C. Remulla (left) and Senator Paulo Benigno TechnologicalCAFENR State faculty, University students, (DHVTSU) and other in Bacolor, members Pampanga, of the The council, during the benchmarking at Tarlac Agricultural University academe attended the review. Dr. Edna Vida, Prof. Sheryl Sierra, ‘Bam’ Aquino IV with(right) Dr. receive Max P. their Guillermo, plaque President, of appreciation TAU as guest considered to be the cleanest and the oldest Arts and Trade School in Asia. of honors and speakers fron Dr. Hernando D. Robles during the 100th and Prof. Guillermo Desenganio composed the members of the Commencement Exercises, 26 May and 1 June, respectively board of judges. Congratulations!CvSU Mission CvSU Vision Cavite State University shall provide excellent, CvSU Mission The premier universityCvSU Vision in historic Cavite equitable, and relevant educational opportunities in the arts, sciencesCavite State and University technology shall through provide excellent,quality instruction equitable, and and relevant recognizedThe premier for excellence university in in the historic development Cavite recognized of globally for educational opportunities in the arts, sciences and technology through quality responsive research and development activities. excellence in the development of globally competitive and instruction and responsive research and development activities. competitive and morally upright individuals. It shall produce professional, skilled and morally upright individuals morally upright individuals. It shall produce professional skilled and morally upright individuals for global competitiveness. for global competitiveness. Page 2 May 2017, Vol. II CHED celebrates its 23rd anniversary Biotechnology Information Center (BIC), Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), CvSU joins products fair 2017 based in the country, also shared SEARCA’s success story in developing The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), in partnership with a KM system. Other speakers include: Ms. Azrina Binti Asmuni, deputy the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), director of the Strategic Planning Innovation Management Centre, celebrated its 23rd anniversary, at the HEDC Building, CP Garcia Avenue, Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI); Diliman, Quezon City, 15-19 May. Dr. Son Ji-Yong, research scientist, National Institute of Animal Science Once again, Cavite State University supported the said event thru the (NIAS), Rural Development Administration (RDA), South Korea; State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) Products Fair 2017 that showcased Dr. Masaei Sato, principal researcher, Central Region Agricultural the University’s flagship product - Aguinaldo Blend Coffee, together with Research Center, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization the other processed food products such as atchara ampalaya, atchara (NARO), Japan; Dr. Ruey-Jang Chang, director, Plant Pathology papaya, banana chips, nata de coco, kalamansi juice, spicy dilis, kaong Division, Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute (TARI); Dr. Nguyen brown sugar, and by products of dragon fruit like jam, wine, puree, juice Van Hoa, director general, Southern Horticultural Research Institute, and cider vinegar. The event served as a promotional venue to widen the Vietnam; Dr. Asterio Saliot, Director IV, Office of the Undersecretary marketing of the products. for Field Operations, Department of Agriculture, Philippines; and Mr. Jose Rey Alo, e-Learning process analyst, Department of Agriculture- The aforesaid activity Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI), Philippines. is in consonance with the Participants were from the different consortia working on the KM Commission’s mandate to program, preferably the one who attended the PCAARRD ‘KM 101 and assist SUCs in showcasing Proposal Packaging on FIESTA Event’ held on February 2017 in Baguio their products and City. Part of the three-day training was the workshop towards the technology which they have development of KM in agriculture for small-scale farmers, where groups invented, created, developed presented their outputs, followed by the question and answer. or produced. It also helped The last day of training was spent on site visitations to the promote the flagship projects International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Baños, Laguna, as of SUCs that may contribute well as DA-ATI Learning and Discovery (LeAD) Center for Agriculture to the socio-economic and Dr. Hernando D. Robles, Sen. Chiz Escudero and Fisheries in Quezon City. Prof. Allan Robert C. Solis, regional technological advancement of and Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan, together with knowledge management coordinator of the consortium attended the the country. some CHED officials at the CvSU booth training. ATI RTC IV-A holds RAFEN meeting in CvSU The Agricultural Training Institute Regional Training Center (ATI RTC) IV-A, held the RAFEN meeting for the 2nd quarter, FY2017 at the Lasap Hall, this University, 18 May. The one-day meeting was attended by representatives from different universities, focusing on agricultural training. The program started with a welcome remarks from Dr. Julio G. Alava, Vice President for External and Business Affairs, followed by an opening remarks from Ms. Mariel C. Dayanghirang, Asst. Center Director of ATI RTC IV-A. The meeting focused on the different kinds of training the Institute offers. Moreover, new projects and trainings were also discussed to help improve the community and families of farmers. FFTC and PCAARRD officials taking a pose with the participants to the One of the most important and newest programs tackled during international training-workshop the meeting was the “Hiling” Program. “Hiling”, which started on April 6, 2016, is a Tagalog word for request or clamor, but for ATI, it GAD provides training for Indang Association refers to high impact intervention. The Program has been the clamor of the people in the rural areas from government agencies, most of Persons with Disability, Inc. especially, the 4th to 6th class municipalities. Doormat making for residents of Brgy. Alulod ATI, as the orchestrator of the National Extension System, ensures harmonized management of agricultural and fishery The GAD Resource Center, together with the Extension Services extension delivery systems in empowering the farmers and fisher Unit of the University provided training on Pickle Making (Papaya and folks for food security, poverty alleviation and social equity for Ampalaya) to the 19 members of Indang Association of Persons With sustainable development. Disability, Inc., at the Session Hall of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development, 12 May. Vegetable processing was one of the needs identified by members FFTC, PCAARRD organize international during the needs assessment conducted on April 21, 2017. training-workshop Ms. Elvira B. Perlado, staff of the extension services unit of the The Food and Fertilizer Technology Center (FFTC) for the Asian University, served as the trainor. The said training was coordinated by and Pacific Region and the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic Mr. Florian de Borja, president of the Association to the GAD Resource and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD), Center. organized the “International Training-Workshop on Developing Knowledge Management in Agriculture for Small-scale Farmers”, at DOST-PCAARRD, Los Baños, Laguna, 9-11 May. Knowledge Management (KM), the explicit and systematic management of intellectual capital and organizational knowledge, has increasingly become an important tool in capturing, storing, and processing data and information in agricultural organizations. KM may be applied and focused on various levels of a system and can Mr. Florian de Borja, President of the Association, assisting in cooking apply a variety of instruments and skills depending on the specific the syrup for the pickles, together with the other participants purpose. The Training-Workshop aimed to draw insights and develop a On the other hand, another training on doormat making was also basic guide for KM in agricultural development for possible adoption/ provided to 19 residents of Brgy. Alulod, Indang, Cavite, 18 May. adaption of the participants in their respective organizations. It also Ms. Demetria Calisaan of Brgy. Kayquit III, Indang, Cavite, who served as a venue for sharing of learnings on various KM strategies/ was trained on doormat making by GAD-RC served as trainor. programs being implemented by agricultural organizations in the Asia- Doormat making was one of the livelihood projects identified by the Pacific region. residents during the needs assessment conducted on April 27, 2017. Ms. Cecilu M. Bitong, KM officer of Asia-Pacific Association Dr. Nelia C. Cresino, GAD director and Ms. Raecel A. Estebat, GAD of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI), based in Thailand, staff, were present and facilitated both activities, while Ms. Shirlyn M. delivered her keynote speech, ‘KM for Agricultural Development: Issues, Rom, GAD staff and Ms. Julita M. Mojica, staff of the extension services Trends and Opportunities.’ Meanwhile, Dr. Maria Monina Cecilia A. unit, facilitated only the training for Indang Association of Persons ith Villena, special projects coordinator and network administrator of Disability, Inc. CvSU Updates Editorial Consultants: Dr. Hernando D. Robles, Dr. Camilo A. Polinga, Dr. Julio G. Alava, Dr. Alejandro dC. Mojica and Dr. Henry O. Garcia Writer: Allan Robert C. Solis Layout Artist: Bryan R. Ayos For contributions, comments, and/or suggestions, Contributors: LAAOrsal, RCROrsal, ADLCero, VMMSuerto, SMRom, ADMMagsino and NCCresino please email at [email protected]