July-September 2014 Gazette/1 T H GazetteE M S U - I L I G A N I N S T I T U T E O F T E C H N O L O G Y

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“Advancing Innovation and Technopreneurship In Mindanao”, the theme for the Technnovation 2014 fittingly described the intentions of the organizers in conducting the MSU-IIT First Innovation and Technology Fair dubbed Technnovation 2014 at the Institute Mini-theater on September 25-26, 2014. The activity hosted by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension in coordination with

the Intellectual Property Unit (IPU) Adlawan – Innovation and Technology Support Office ( IPU –ITSO), and the Commission on Higher Education – Higher Education Research Network (CHED- PHERnet) Center was co- Photo by: Cherly S. sponsored by MSU-IIT’s industry Industry partners also served as inventions of Institute graduate Twenty seven ( 27 ) teams partners. USAID STRIDE, judges for the various competitions and undergraduate students with exhibited their projects and were Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation, done during the Technnovation. their faculty advisers. It is an categorized into 4 clusters. Cluster Holcim Cement, PILMICO, Nutra Technnovation 2014 showcased initiative directed towards creating A for technologies and innovations Tech Biopharma and PhilDev science, technology and engineering a vibrant technology marketplace pertaining to Energy; Computer provided the prizes, trophies and R & D results, developed for the creative undertakings of the Apps/ Games & Animation while other support during the activity. technologies, innovations and academe. to page 7 MSUS univvversity council defersss UMPIL awwwards Fernandezzz Institute’s calendar shift to the ‘Gawwwad Balagtas next year fffor Drama’ By Christine F. Godinez-Ortega ffor Drama’ The Mindanao State May was deferred by the Board of The prestigious Unyon ng significant contributions of Filipino University System (MSUS) Regents (BOR) because it required mga Manunulat sa writers to Philippine Literature in Academic Council turned down the additional supporting documents. Pilipinas (UMPIL), or the Writers’ all languages. proposal of the MSU-IIT for a Its second MSU-IIT proposal Union of the Philippines, awarded The award was presented to calendar shift starting in January with supporting documents for a this year’s Gawad Pambansang Fernandez by National Artist for 2015. January 2015 opening was opposed Alagad ni Balagtas for Dula sa Literature Virgilio Almario, UMPIL Earlier, the MSU-IIT’s first by the MSU university academic Filipino to MSU-IIT Professor and President Karina Bolasco, and proposal to have an August 2014 council on September 3, 2014, IPAG Artistic Director Steven sculptor Manuel Baldemor who opening of classes that will end in Patrick C. Fernandez. created the trophies. Almario to page 5 The award recognizes the to page 4 No to plastic use on campus By Fatimah Joy S. Almarez

At long last, the ban on the use styrofoam containers on campus. of plastic on the MSU-IIT campus The Memo prohibits the use of on Tuesdays and Thursdays took plastic on Tuesdays and Thursdays, effect on October 15, 2014. beginning October 15, 2014 to be This is an implementation of followed by a complete ban on its the Comprehensive Solid Waste use on January 4, 2015. Management (CSWM) Program of The Memo is directed to all MSU-IIT, which was approved by constituents, all canteens within the MSU Board of Regents through the campus and all food providers/ Resolution No. 59, series of 2014. caterers of the Institute. On October 1, 2014, the Office The CSWM Monitoring Team, of the Chancellor (OC) issued a which is one of the groups created Memorandum Order banning the contributed photo use of plastic, cellophane and to page 8 Fernandez receiving his award from officers of UMPIL 2/Gazette July-September 2014 BigBiggggestest haulhaul ofof papaperpersss inin 12th12th In-HouseIn-House RReeevieviewww by: Christine F. Godinez-Ortega

“This is the biggest,” exclaimed Dr. Franco G. Teves, Director for Research of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Extension (OVCRE), referring to a total of 28 undergraduate, 19 graduate papers and 8 posters presented on August 19-20, 2014 in this year’s 12th Bi-Annual In-House Review of R&D Projects. The papers and posters presentations tackle diverse issues year event in 2002, but in 2013, House Review of R&D projects. submitted in the In-House of R&D and new finds in this two-day event because of the bulk of the papers This year’s first review of Projects were classified under to be held in parallel sessions at the submitted to the OVCRE, its R&D projects had 13 evaluators Gender Studies, Business, Culture, Mini-theatre, the Boardroom, and Department for Research decided to from different colleges and and History; National Sciences and at the OVCRE Conference Room. hold two In-House Reviews within universities of the Visayas and Health Sciences. The In-House Review for the same year hence, its name has Mindanao — Undergraduate Level Both the paper and poster R&D Projects started as a once-a- been changed to Bi-Annual In- (Gender and Business Cluster ) –

Leonila Cajarte of NEDA’s Region 1. Almira T. Basmala X Office; Dr. Luvizminda C. de la Voice and Aspect in Meranao Cruz, Iligan City; ( Culture and 2. Lynrose Jane D. Genon History Cluster) Dr. Faina Abaya Dissecting the Discourse Ulindang and Dr. Eugene Torres of Anatomy of Philippine TV MSU Main Campus; Graduate Advertisement, Level - Dr. amuel Anonas, MSU 3. Norhanah D. Macalanggan, Sittie Naima Z. Bassir main campus and Dr. Enrique Ang Gramatika ng Wikang Oracion, Silliman University. For

Maranao: Isang Pahapyaw ng Adlawan the Natural Sciences Category, the Pag-aaral evaluators were Dr. Florencio Recoleto, Jr. and Dr. Erlinda Yape Gender, Education and Business of the MSU main campus. Under Cluster the Health Sciences Category – Dr. 1. Junaisah Nissi L. Degoma, Leah Manapat of the MSU College Jaycris C. Arquion, Sheera Mae of Medicine; Karen Yee of the N. Diango, Jennylyn C. Photos by: Cherly S. Mondejar, Bryna Athelia C. Region X Department of Health; Pascua, and Dr. Bernarda Lleno of the Rizzah Mae S. Raguine, Alita T. Care Program Odarve, Bianca Rae B. Sambo Bukidnon State University. Roxas Synthesis and Characterization of Plaques and cash prizes await Value Chain Analysis of Bangus Special Citations Chemically-prepared the best paper presenters for both in Lanao del Norte and Iligan The Effects of Ethanol on the Nanocrystalline City Spectroscopic Properties of the graduate and the Hydroxyyapatite and Biphasic 2. Charm Fergee C. Bongcawil, Emeraldine Salt-Polyaniline undergraduate categories. Calcium Phosphate During the opening program, Babie Jean G. Baoc, Haydee A. Films Gapuz, Vincent Karlo V. Jariol, June Edgar E. Asok, Majvell Kay G. Chancellor Sukarno D. Tanggol 3. Kristine Bernadeth H. Hamol- Arjelly Jean Nuñezca, Christi Odarve, Reynaldo M. Vequizo, awon, Kathrina Gumahad, Joel said the role of a university is to Ann R. Semaña, Mizpayne B. Joel G.Fernando G. Fernando, Reynaldo M. unearth secrets of the earth, decode Semilla, Alita T. Roxas Vequizo, Majvell Kay G. Odarve, the smallest details and understand Cassava Value Chain Analysis Spatial Analysis of Flood Susceptible Bianca Rae B. Sambo complex systems in the world, and, in Iligan City and Lanao del Areas in Iligan City Using The Influence of Water to the for science research, to be of service Norte Geographic Information System Physicochemical and Electrical 3 Charlyn M. Maybituin, Cherry (GIS) to humanity. The winners this year Properties of HCI Grace Corong, Annie J. Orejana Rom Oliver T. Perez, Jhon Eduard C. are: in Situ-doped Polyaniline Films Analysis on the Characteristics Obordo, Metodia M. Trinidad SOCIAL SCIENCES of the Pantawid Pamilyang Undergraduate Level POSTER PAPER PRESENTATIONS Professional/Graduate Level Pilipino Program (4Ps) 1. Annie J. Orejana, Lady Lou Beneficiaries in the 5 Selected 1. Raymund A. Apolinario, Paul Use of Technology-based Activities in Marapao-D’Lonsod Barangays in Louie F. Gomez, Stacey Marianne Teaching Earth and Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Iligan City A. Principe, Lea Lynn R. Sialana Environmental Program (4Ps) Beneficiaries’ Anti-mitotic Activity of Guyabano Science for Sciences Education Assessment in NATURAL SCIENCES (Annona muricata) Leaf Extract Students Selected Barangays in Iligan City Graduate Level Using Alliumcepa TEST Munap H. Hairulla, Monera Salic- 2. Fatimah Joy S. Almarez 2. Coniefe Mae G. Gamayao, 1. Rennie E. Miculob, Noel R. Hairulla Images of Mindanaoans and the Vanessa Marie M. Habajab, Flori Estoperez, Jeprie L. Gultia, Literary Devices that Shape Lane C. Paler, Celeste B. Chinet O. Mocorro, Patricio A. Special Citation Them in Poems and Short Stories Saladaga Ole, Jr. Bacterial Contaminants in the by Mindanaoan Writers Cymbopogon citrates: An Technical and Financial Nozzles of Automated Water 3. Ivy Caingles Victorio, Mary Ann Alternative Hypertension Assessments of Net-metered Vending Machines in Selected S. Sandoval Therapy System on Local Grid Public Areas of Iligan City Politikal na Pinoy Meme Bilang 3. Nona Krislin G. Gomez, Joliza Z. 2. Romnick B. Unabia, Joy Cristy Mary Frances A. Odi, Christine Kontra-Gahum Bultron, Genevi P. Lopez, Roselyn S. Piagola, John Robert P. Maigrette M. Pagaduan, Gayle J. M. Butalid, Rizalina G. Gomez Guerrero, Reynaldo M. Paqueo, Vyron Christian D. Undergraduate Level Postnatal Practices Among the Vequizo, Jess E. Gambe, Sombrero Culture and History Cluster Bajau Mothers: Basis for Majvell Kay G. Culturally Responsive Health July-September 2014 Gazette/3

Chancellor TTTanggggol keeeynotes Malaysian and TTThai conferences

By Christine Godinez Ortega

MSU-IIT Chancellor Sukarno D. Tanggol delivered two keynote lectures at the Borneo International Islamic Conference VII (KAIB VII) in Sabah, on September 10, 2014 and during the ICER 2014 conference in Khon Kaen University in Thailand on September 13-14, 2014. In the invitation to the The two keynote addresses by Chancellor from Datuk Dr. Haji the Chancellor focused on the Abdul Kadir Bin Haji Rosline, challenges confronting the Ummah Rector of the Universiti Teknologi today such as poverty, disease, MARA Cawangan Sabah, the KAIB homelessness, political disunities VII is an annual program for the and extremism as well as in discussion of ideas and issues about education, and how Malaysia and Islam. It aims to provide “a Thailand are able to cooperate with meaningful coverage on current each other in order to strengthen trends in the dynamic Islamic the BIMP-EAGA network and the teaching in Borneo” and within the ASEAN region through respect and region. The theme of the conference tolerance. is “The Islamic Sustainability in In his keynote address for Borneo” which seeks to highlight Malaysia entitled “Borneo, EAGA, Borneo’s potential for growth in the and the Crisis in the Muslim World: Thailand which has for its theme, development of Islam and in future Challenge to Islamic Education” sustainable if vital institutions are “Challenging Education for Future challenges. Tanggol said in part “ Borneo has in place. Here, educational Change”, Tanggol echoed his The invitation was extended great potentials to grow with its institutions can be most crucial. sentiments on respect and tolerance to the Chancellor for his “invaluable vast and diverse natural and Basic and secondary educational but shifted the geographic range experience and insights” as a former human resources. With its growth, systems must be in place that will from the BIMP-EAGA to the Philippine Ambassador to Kuwait, it can further improve to address nurture the innate talents of every ASEAN in that “the center of the as a prominent Muslim scholar in the needs of its people and increase individual, preparing him ASEAN 2015’s goals is, and should the region and as Chancellor of the its ability to strengthen the BIMP- holistically as a person – spiritually, be the improvement of the quality MSU-IIT. His insights, according to EAGA network and the greater behaviourally, and technically. of life of its citizens of each member the Rector could help enlighten and ASEAN region. Higher and advanced educational nation upon the theory that strengthen relationships between To harness its vast potentials, institutions need to be at par with education is the true key to the Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei an effective mechanism of the best in the world. Madaris or economic growth and stability”. and Malaysia. collaboration among its member Islamic schools need to be enriched “Amid such atmosphere for Chancellor Tanggol proceeded countries – Malaysia, Indonesia, to purge Muslim societies of two the educated masses the free flow to Thailand to deliver the keynote and Brunei – is necessary, both on potential extremes: religious of ideas and the willingness to work address for the ICER 2014 the level of policy-making and bigotry and extreme radicalism on together will result in lasting Conference to be held at the Khon implementation. ... the one hand; and materialism and respect and peaceful co-existence Kaen University with the theme The Islamic development blind secularism on the other hand. within the region”. “Challenging Education for Future process in Borneo can only be made For his ICER 2014 address in Change”.

TTThe Mindanao Forum Institute preeepares for Cumulatititivvve Indexxx 50th founding (1982-2013) Out annivvversary in 2018 by Christine Godinez Ortega The MSU-Iligan Institute of timeline. Technology (MSU-IIT) is preparing The OVCAA will take charge A cumulative index of the Chancellor for Research & for its 50th year on July 12, 2018. of copying or digitizing the photos, Institute’s official journal, The Extension (OVCRE) worked on the Among its planned activities letters and other documents and Mindanao Forum (MF) from 1982- cumulative index for six months. is a publication of a timeline of mementoes about the history of the 2013 covering Volumes 1-26 is out. The MF cumulative index MSU-IIT’s significant historical MSU-IIT. Formerly known as The Technician includes titles of papers and events and/or milestones from its Other members of the which was first published in 1982, articles, names of authors and co- inception and growth to the present. committee are: Marilyn J. Nario of the MF was released recently by the authors, keywords or subject Vice Chancellor for Academic the Office of the Institute Secretary, Office of Publication and themes and other details published Affairs Dr. Edgar W. Ignacio, chair Dr. Ma. Cecilia B. Tangian, Chair Information (OPI). in the MF since 1982 to 2013. of the Steering Committee of five of the Department of History, CASS; Ms. Bennet It is a handy reference to members, is issuing an appeal to all Dr. Nimfa Bracamonte, Director, Gozo, scholars, researchers, and anyone alumni, faculty and staff and former OVCRE Department of Extension; University interested in research and administrative officials and staff to Dominico Jumawid, Jr., and Dr. Researcher publication. share and/or donate their photos, Christine Godinez Ortega, Director, II in the The cumulative index is an letters, and other documents to the Office of Publication and Office of addition to Gozo’s other projects and MSU-IIT in order to publish the Information. - CFGO the Vice publications such as a Bibliography of MSU-IIT works and publications published in 1994; a Compilation of Bangsamoro; and a Compilation of Funding Agencies; MF Abstracts in MSU-IIT. articles in the OVCRE’s Lectern, and Bibliography of MF papers and At present, she is compiling and other Library Holdings of past articles; a Directory of the Iligan the citations of MSU-IIT researches in the Institute. National Writers Workshop publications of works cited in the Gozo joined the MSU-IIT in (INWW) since 1994; an INWW Philippine E-Journals and in 1982. She finished her BS Marine Compilation of its Tracer Study; a Google Scholar, among others. Biology in the MSU main campus bibliography of publications on the and her Master’s in Library Science 4/Gazette July-September 2014 CHED denies using MSU-IIT holds PPPalakasan 2014 PDAF funds Sherhanna Maureen Boniao

by Maria Theresa B. Panzo

Commission on Higher Licuanan insisted that the Education (CHED) Chairperson legislated fund does not qualify as Patricia B. Licuanan denied claims congressional pork barrel. by ACT party list Rep. Antonio L. In compliance with the SC Tinio of the Commission’s ruling on PDAF and the 2014 GAA involvement with the Aquino provisions, CHED issued government on the use of PDAF Guidelines for the use of these funds despite the Supreme Court’s funds while adhering with its ruling on its unconstitutionality. mandate “to ensure that education In a press statement released shall be accessible to all” and “to by CHED, Licuanan explained develop criteria for allocating that the Commission, being one of additional resources such as the agencies of the Executive research and program Department, has been tasked to development grants, scholarships administer the P4.1 B

and other similar programs” as Orbe Jez by Photo supplemental funds for stipulated in RA 7722. scholarships and grants for Though lawmakers were Palakasan is the annual respectively. deserving students this year. allowed to recommend their intramurals of the students of The second day, August 28, was the Night of Songs. The College of “When the Supreme Court beneficiaries to CHED, Licuanan Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology. It is the time Engineering won in both the issued its decision on the former has stressed that existing Bandstorm and Vocal Trio competition Priority Development Assistance beneficiaries will continue to of the year when classes are suspended for a few days so that the students could while the College of Business Fund (PDAF) last November 2013, receive assistance provided they participate in the events that they are Administration and Accountancy won the function of implementing meet the requirements specified in interested in or are good at, represent in the chorale singing competition. government programs and projects the Guidelines. their respective college, forget the Then, the Night of Dances for which funds have been duly Licuanan also clarified academic world for a while, and just which featured three events— allocated and approved by the issues on the supposed meeting have lots of fun. It gathers the students Wannabe, Dancesport and Pop Dance— Legislature were specifically initiated by the CHED in the in an avenue for entertainment and was held on August 29. All these were won by the School of Engineering assigned to agencies of the House of Representatives as learning through different contests. This year’s Palakasan, held on Technology. Executive Department, among asserted by Tinio. She said that One of the highlights of them CHED.” CHED officials were summoned to August 27-31, kicked off with the float parade competition where the College Palakasan, the search for Mr. and Ms. The controversial P4.1 B a hearing on August 4 through a of Engineering won. Then the opening IIT, happened on the 30th. At the end supplemental funds were given to Notice issued by the Oversight ceremony commencedwith the lighting of the Great Gatsby-themed night, CHED for its “Tulong Dunong” Committee of the Committee on of the torch by the KASAMA president, Nathaniel Patdu of College of Science grants-in-aid program under the Appropriations on July 30 as part DatuEsmaMikee P. Maruhom, and the and Mathematicswas crowned as Mr. Special Provision No. 3 of the of its function to ensure that the governors of the different colleges and IIT while Erika del Castillo of College General Appropriations Act (GAA). Student Financial Assistance the declaration of the official start of of Nursing, was crowned as Ms. IIT. The sports events, which Contrary to the persistent Program has been properly the week-long event by Dr. Feliciano D. include the SepakTakraw, Chess, claims of Tinio that CHED has implemented with the Alagao. The contests then started with the College Icon and the Mass Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, connived with Administration supplemental funds. Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis and Futsal, officials on the use of PDAF funds, Demonstration.The College of Nursing and theCollege of Education-Integrated and the literary events which include Developmental School won, to page 7 UMPIL awwwards ... from page 1

interrupted Fernandez before the Nilo P. Pamonag (Tula at Kathang Student Govvvernment offfficersss awardee could begin his acceptance Hiligaynon), Jose Victor Peñaranda speech by announcing to the (Poetry in English), and Lorenzo G. meet: UNITY IN DIVERSITY applauding audience what Tabin (Tula at Kathang Ilocano). by Sherhanna Maureen Boniao Fernandez has been currently The awarding at the U.P. preoccupied with in shaping the College of Mass Communication The Kataas-taasang at Bayug Island in the morning of national Humanities curriculum for Auditorium culminated the 2014 Sanggunianng mga Mag-aaral the second day. Then all the Filipino teachers. UMPIL Pambansang (KASAMA), the supreme student presidents and secretaries of each Attending the event were the Kumperensiya held August 30. government of this institute, hosted campus had a conference at the th most prestigious writers of Fernandez is a multi- the 47 General Assembly and boardroom, where they talked Philippine Literature. awarded artist who, besides Executive Summit of the about the problems and other With Fernandez in this winning First Prize in the Palanca Federation of Mindanao State concerns of the students for each eminent roster are: Lamberto G. and receiving other literary awards University Supreme Student campus, while the rest of the Ceballos (Tula at Kathang from the CCP, and the U.P. Likhaan Councils (FEMSUSSCO) on August delegates had team building Cebuano), Querubin D. Fernandez, was also awarded the CCP Pilak, 9-12, 2014. It is an annual event in activities at the CASS grounds. Jr. (Tulang Kapampangan), Luis the Francisco Demetrio Award, and which the supreme student On the last day, the Francia (Essay in English), Eulalio the SM Global Pinoy. government officers of all the delegates were toured around the R. Guieb III (Kathang Filipino), Mindanao State University city; they went to the City Hall, the campuses get together and develop Maria Cristina Falls and the camaraderie to build stronger ties Macapagal-Macaraeg Ancestral among the campuses. House. Then in the afternoon, For this year, there were everybody gathered at the CON ninety-two delegates from ten Hall for the general assembly and campuses—twenty-five for MSU- the Pagana A M’ranao, which is a IIT, twenty-one for MSU-General traditionalthanksgiving Santos, twelve for MSU-Marawi, celebration of the Maranaos.The nine for MSU-LNAC, seven for newly-elected officers of MSU-Maguindanao, six for MSU- FEMSUSSCO—DatuEsmaMikee Sulu, six for MSU-Naawan, three P. Maruhom (MSU-IIT president) for MSU-Maigo, two for MSU-Buug for president, VanjoSalinda (MSU- and one for MSU-Tawi-tawi. General Santos president) for vice- A welcoming ceremony was president, Lynrose Jane Genon held on the first day at the (MSU-IIT executive secretary) CASSalidaTheater. After which, the appointed for secretary, Devorrah delegates, along with the KASAMA Shane Bagares (MSU-Naawan officers, watched Steven Fernandez’ president) for treasurer and

Contributed photo “Suhi” at the Institute Mini MarjuneCarballo (MSU-MSAT) for Theater. auditor—also took their oath to National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario with Fernandez The delegates also serve the federation despite participated in a mangrove planting diversity. July-September 2014 Gazette/5 OC holds Seminar Workshop on how to avvvoid languaggge errrrors in offfficial documents By Christine Godinez Ortega

wrong use of punctuation; non-use and convenor, Rex G. Ortega, of articles; and the non-use and Executive Assistant to the wrong use of prepositions. She said Chancellor, gave a review of the the syntactic errors were minimal. communications flow of documents From March to June 2014, a from various key offices to the OC comparative study of the SOs and and, he gave a brief presentation on their drafts were made. Dumoran problems in communications along found that the number of errors with statistics on the wastage of dropped “significantly”. paper and ink and effort when According to Dumoran, the flawed documents move from one dramatic drop in the number of office to another. errors was indicative of an The enthusiastic response of intervening factor, i.e., presence of the participants to follow the an editor. suggested templates especially for Pasandalan, for her part, the SOs was agreed upon during the lectured on “Avoiding Writing last day of the seminar-workshop. Convention Errors in Punctuation, Ortega said that a major output Capitalization, and Abbreviations, of the seminar-workshop is the Chancellor Sukarno D. Tanggol while Deocampo gave tips on publication of a Stylebook of Usage “Avoiding Congruence Errors on and Standard Format that will aid Chancellor Sukarno D. Tanggol not the clients were “happy” with Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement, in the production of error-free emphasized the significance of IIT’s these. Subject-Verb Agreement, Number- Special Orders and other official Communications Group by calling At the same time, and apart Agreement and on Article Use. issuances in the future. it the “circulatory system” of the from responsiveness, the The seminar-workshop’s chair Institute, and hailed as a Chancellor talked about the “significant event” its holding of the significance of the staff in the Seminar-Workshop on “Avoiding “organic line of functions”, even as Language Errors in Official he emphasized the values of Issuances and Review on Process efficiency and effectiveness in Flow and Institute Policies and serving clients in relation to the Matrix” held on August 12-13, 2014 Institute’s rules and its goals. He at the Boardroom and at the HRM said that “regional competitiveness Laboratory. hastens global competitiveness.” During the seminar, brief The Chancellor not only lectures were delivered by the welcomed participants to the faculty of the Department of seminar-workshop, but he English, College of Arts & Social presented his own proposed Sciences (CASS): Professors functional and flow chart of Honeylet E. Dumoran, Sittie administrative and academic Noffaisah B. Pasandalan, and personnel within the MSU-IIT. Lynnie Ann P. Deocampo; and, on “Institute Policies and Matrix” by He urged the participants of Dominico Jumawid of the OVCAA Rex G. Ortega, Seminar-Workshop Convenor the seminar-workshop—composed and a “Review on Financial Matters of mostly staves from the Institute’s and their Control” by Armilyn K. major offices—to do competent and Abragan of the OC. complete staff work in the Dumoran talked on “Language processing of official documents Conventions and the Common before submitting these to the Office Language Errors contained in of the Chancellor (OC). Tanggol also Special Orders (SOs) issued from encouraged the group to identify January to March 2014” and on problems encountered in the flow of “Avoiding Discourse Errors in documents, especially since MSU- Parallelism, Clausal Modification, Ali IIT “has grown”. Diction and the Use of “There is room for Prepositions”. Akima improvement” he said in reference Dumoran, who studied several to the process flow, particularly how months’ worth of SOs, revealed that and where to send official an average of four errors attended communications. Tanggol said each of the SOs issued from

problems should be threshed out in January to March 2014. These Photos by: Sittie relation to the Institute’s errors include unusual use of responsiveness on whether or not syntax; unusual use of lexicon in Honeylet Dumoran with participants management has delivered the formal documents; non-use and goods to its clients and whether or MSUS univvversity ... from page 1

stated that the calendar shift for during a meeting by MSUS HEIs is allowed within June and administrative and academic August of the school year in heads at the MSU main campus. consonance with Republic Act Chancellor Sukarno D. 7722 to allow HEIs flexibility or Tanggol who defended the innovation, and in order to position of MSU-IIT at the MSUS exercise academic freedom among university council meeting said the HEIs, and, for them to the council prefers to have the especially meet the required implementation of the calendar number of academic hours within shift to be “system wide” since an academic year. other MSU campuses “were not MSU-IIT’s proposal for a ready”. The Institute, he said, will calendar shift is in keeping with renew its bid for a calendar shift its aim at internationalization, to in the next university council be in sync with its ASEAN meeting. neighbors especially with the The Commission on Higher opening of ASEAN’s borders in Education (CHED) had earlier Workshop participants with Armilyn Abragan, Ching Zamora and Jun Jumawid. December 2015. 6/Gazette July-September 2014 Badong and the Philippine Staggge:e:e: Understanding the Genius of National Artist Salvador F... Bernal Text and photos by Amado C. Guinto, Jr.

Badong: The Exhibit and A workshop on set designing for Workshop theater was held on October 3 and The exhibit aimed to introduce 4 at the Institute Mini-Theatre and and explain the art of theater was facilitated by Gonzales and design through some of the most Cruz to complement the exhibition. expressive and impressive works of “The exhibit and workshop Bernal. It brought together three of hoped to inspire and encourage a Bernal’s closest friends and new generation to take on the collaborators namely Dr. Nicanor challenges of production design and Tiongson and former students Gino technical theatre and aim to reach Gonzales and Ricardo Cruz, who the same level of artistry Bernal has are notable production and stage achieved,” explained Gonzales in design experts themselves. The his lecture. exhibition included a display of The workshop was participated scale models, dioramas, costumes by 25 individuals who are members and video excerpts from actual of theater groups in Iligan City. productions. For more than two weeks on As a theater designer, Bernal September 24 to October 12, has designed more than 300 through the collaboration of the productions distinguished for their Cultural Development Office, the originality since 1969. He also Department of Philosophy and dabbled in the movies, designing Humanities, and the College of Arts the period costumes for such films and Social Sciences (CASS), the as Oro, Plata, Mata and Gumising CASSalida Theater became home to Ka, Maruja, and also helped design “Badong: Salvador Bernal Designs TV commercials and calendars. the Stage,” an exhibit featuring the timeline and samples of major Symbol, Sources, Surfaces, Space works of Salvador F. Bernal - the and Silhouettes first and lone National Artist for These words are keys to Stage and Production Design. understanding Bernal’s process of His life and works as an artist design as presented in his exhibit. are capsuled in this exhibit that is Humanities Professor Boylie A. currently being toured around the Sarcina expounds Bernal’s five S’s Philippines from February to of design in an interview. “He was November in selected localities as sensitive to the budget limitations part of the Lakbay Sining (Arts of local productions,” Sarcina said. Tour) Program of the Cultural Sarcina also said that Bernal Center of the Philippines Cultural was known for using indigenous Exchange. and locally available materials for stage like bamboo, raw abaca, and Father of Theatre Design in the abaca fiber, hemp twine raw, rattan Philippines chain link, gauze cacha and “We have had National Artists sytrofoams in productions such as for drama, music, dance and others, Rajah Sulayman, Abaniko, La but we never had a National Artist Traviata, Tomaneg at Aniway and coming from those who work behind Pagkahaba-haba man ng Prusisyon the scenes, until Bernal,” explained sa Simbahan din ang Tuloy CASS Assistant Dean Sittie (Filipino adaptation of Noffaisah B. Pasandalan to Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Introduction to Literature students Nothing). who visited the exhibit. Symbol (Design Concept and Born in 1945 to a family that Development) ran a terno shop, Bernal was Under SYMBOL is the selection exposed to the rudiments of fabric, of the key metaphor that cut and silhouette early in life. He crystallizes the director’s finished his BS degree in 1966 at interpretation of the dance or the Ateneo de Manila where he theatre production. honed his talent as a poet and Sources (Conceptual and Visual) philosopher, acquiring the ability to For SOURCES, Bernal read a text and imagine its theme explored the range of sources from as a visual concept. In 1972 at the which he drew his design concepts Northwestern University in and styles. Evanston, Illinois where he took his Surfaces (Materials, Budget, and Master of Fine Arts, he studied, Style) practiced and handled art courses For SURFACES, Bernal and craft of theatre design. featured the local and inexpensive Briefly in 1973, as the materials that he discovered and acknowledged guru of developed for the stage. contemporary Filipino theater Space (Experimentation and design, Bernal had taught, Adaptation) translated and shared his skills Under SPACE, Bernal’s with younger designers at the successful experimentation with Ateneo de Manila University and theatre space and successful the University of the Philippines, solution to stage limitations is but soon plunged full-time into a highlighted. life of design through the programs Silhouettes (From Realism to he created for the CCP Production Fantasy) Design Center that he himself For SILHOUETTES, Bernal’s conceptualized and organized, ingenuity in dressing the actors for which until then was largely the stage is highlighted. unchartered territory. July-September 2014 Gazette/7

27 projects ... from page 1 PPPAPER PRESENTAAATIONS Here is the list of papers and presenters for July-September 2014

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1. Prof. John Paul Ben T. Silang (CON) 6. Dr. Evelyn C. Creencia (CSM) (adviser of one of the finalists of the Research Title: Microwave- DOST-Philippine Council for Health Assisted Synthesis of Organic Research and Development-Gruppo Compounds Medica Award for Outstanding Event: 2nd Scientific Symposium Undergraduate Thesis for Herbal and General Assembly of the Medicine) JSPS Alumni Association of the Research Title: Evaluation of Wound Philippines (JAAP) Healing Effects of Ointments Venue: De La Salle University, Manila Adlawan Formulated with Plant Leaf Extracts of Carica Papaya, Cymbopogon citrates Date: July 11, 2014 and Psidium guajava on Excisional 7. Dr. Nimfa L. Bracamonte (CASS) Wound in Albino Rats Research Title: The Gender Event: DOST-Philippine Council Dimension in Mitigating Climate Health Research and Development- Change in Mt. Malindang Gruppo Medica Award for Rainforestation Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis for Project (Phase III), Southern

Photo to by Cherly S. S. Cherly by to Photo Herbal Medicine Philippines Venue: Manila, Philippines Conference: XVIII ISA World Date: July 2, 2014 Congress of Sociology Cluster B for R & D on purposes. The index shows the 2. Dr. Steven P. C. Fernandez (CASS) Venue: Yokohama, Environment, Cluster C on Health efficiency of countries to convert Research Title: Constructs and Date: July 13-19, 2014 and Pharmaceuticals / Disaster their creative inputs into Categories: Proposing a PS Typology AUGUST Risk Reduction Management and innovations. for Philippine and Asian Studies Conference: 20th Performance 1. Dr. Mary Ann S. Sandoval (CASS) Cluster D on Food & nutrition / Participants also listened to Studies International Conference Research Title: Varsasyong Education research results. Awards some success stories of researchers Venue: Shanghai Theatre Academy, Morpolohikal sa Wikang Mandaya were given per cluster to the Best who, through perseverance and sa Ilang Munisipalidad ng Davao Date: July 4-8, 2014 Oriental Project, Best Display, Industry continued innovation, were able to st 3. Dr. Rebecca M. Alcuizar (CED) Conference: 1 International Choice, Best Elevator Pitch and market their products. Research Title: Nutrition, School, Conference on Language and Best Video Pitch. Dr. Henry Ramos of UP Diliman Home: Determinants of Academic Linguistics Aside from the exhibition, talked on his TiN Coat technology. Performance for Pupils in Rogongon, Venue: Grand Men Seng Hotel, Davao City lectures on innovation and Two MSU-IIT alumni were also Iligan City Conference: Asian Conference for Date: August 7-8, 2014 technopreneurship, workshop on among those who shared their Physical Education and Sports 2. Dr. Angelina L. Santos (CASS) innovation and technology pitching success stories, Engr. Rolly Michael Science (ACPESS) Research Title: Pag-iistrip ng and panel discussions on the role R. Racsa of Nutra Tech Biopharma Venue: Institute of Technical Pugad Baboy Komiks: Pagsilip sa Pinoy Sosyo-politikal na of the academe in fostering for his pharmaceutical products and Education (ITE) East, Date: July 7-9, 2014 Kalagayan innovation were tackled during the Engr. Gil Michael Regalado who 4. Dr. Ephrime B. Metillo (CSM) Conference: 1st International two-day event. dabbled on IT innovations. Wilfredo Research Title: Composition and Conference on Language and The event was also an Dimamay, the Immediate Past Abundance of Net Phytoplankton Linguistics Venue: Grand Men Seng Hotel, opportunity to heighten awareness Director of the MSU-IIT Computer during the Upwelling Months in 2012 and 2013 in a Sardine Fishery Site Off Davao City on innovation. The talk of Dr. Gary Center shared how they were able Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines Date: August 7-8, 2014 Wnek, a professor of the School of to innovate and create the e-SMS ( (Scientific Posters Session) 3. Princess Mae S. Chua (CASS) Engineering at Case Western School Management System) at the Conference: 2014 Annual Scientific Research Title: Automated Election System: Iligan City Reserve University in Cleveland, center. Meeting (ASM) Venue: Manila, Philippines Experience Ohio who delivered his lecture via The panel discussion on the role Date: July 9-10, 2014 Conference: Global Research Skype, summarized the present of the academe in fostering 5. Mr. Noel Lito B. Sayson (CSM) Conference Across Disciplines innovation climate in the academe. innovation discussed the Research Title: Computer Simulations Venue: West Visayas State University, La Paz, Iloilo City According to him, “we (academe) are advantageous requisites for of Ion-Surface Collisions Conference: 2014 Annual Scientific Date: August 13-15, 2014 not doing a very good job at increasing innovation output in the Meeting (ASM) 4. Perla P. Palomares (CASS) academe such as incentives to Venue: Manila, Philippines innovation”… . He added that we to page 8 should train students to be innovate, bigger budgetary Date: July 9-10, 2014 innovators and prepare them for allocation for R & D, fostering success outside the academe. This teamwork and multi-disciplinary Institute ramps up Security contention was substantiated by the collaborations among others. The Measures on Campus Creative Productivity Index report panelists were Dr. Alita T. Roxas, of the Asian Development Bank and the Dean of School of Graduate by Rex G. Ortega Economic Intelligence Unit Studies as Lead Discussant and Security at the Institute is being the same day. published by the Philippine Daily panel members composed of Dr. ramped up at the wake of the recent The MSU-IIT Administration, in a Inquirer on September 12, 2014. H.Ramos, Engr. Racsa, Dir. bomb scare that saw the campus shut statement released to the media The article reported that the Dimamay, Engr. Regalado and the down and classes suspended. through its Office of Publication and Philippines placed 18th among the Director of Research, Dr. Franco G. Vehicles entering and exiting the Information (OPI), acknowledged the 22 Asian Economies including USA Teves. campus are subjected to inspections, quick response of the Philippine and Finland for comparative and the no ID no entry policy is strictly National Police Bomb Squad and Police implemented by security guards. Supt Gerardo M. Rosales, the City Security guards armed with Ak- Mayor’s Office and the City Mayor MSU-IIT holds ... from page 4 47s and other high-powered firearms CelsoRegencia, and the Philippine can also be seen posted prominently at Military Bomb Squad for their the Mural , Essay Writing, (46.63) and College of Nursing (42.63). the entrance and exit areas of the assistance to MSU-IIT’s Security Extemporaneous Speech, Storytelling, As a response to the Institute as part of the measures to Personnel. Quiz Bowl, Debate, Chamber Theater overwhelming comments of the deter would-be terrorists. All buildings and classrooms were and Speech Choir, happened students, the KASAMA president Institute guards, members of the vacated in 20 minutes by all students simultaneously throughout the week. DatuEsmaMikeesaid, “I am thankful to Philippine Army, the police bomb squad and MSU-IIT personnel as soon as the To mark the end of the week- the students of the Institute for the with their K9 units combed almost announcement of the alleged threat long celebration, on the 31st of August, very warm and joyous celebration of every square inch of the seven-hectare was made. the students danced the night away in this year’s Palakasan. Thank you for MSU-IIT campus late in the afternoon The investigation and clearing the wet and wild colored mud party tagging this one as the of September 22, 2014. operations of the campus were under during the awarding ceremony. #BestPalakasanEver!” They were in search of a bomb that the supervision of the Vice Chancellor The following is was allegedly planted on campus, and for Finance and Administration Dr. the overall final ranking of Photo by Jez Orbe set to explode at 3 p.m. David N. Almarez, and the MSU-IIT Palakasan 2014: College The information was passed on Acting Security Chief Musanip A. of Education-Integrated through a text message. Sarangani. Developmental School Fear gripped constituents of the Classes were likewise suspended (67.00), College of Institute at around 2 p.m. of September in the late afternoon and evening based Business Administration 22 as the announcement to vacate the on a Memo issued by the Office of the and Accountancy (64.50), campus was made due to the security Chancellor (OC) Office of Publication College of Engineering threat. & Information and noted by the Officer- (64.44), College of Arts Despite the threat, students, in-Charge, Dr.Jinky B. Bomales, Vice and Social Sciences teachers, and campus personnel still Chancellor for Research & Extension (62.19), College of Science managed to calmly exit school buildings (OVCRE). and Mathematics (52.44), and form orderly lines at the Institute’s There were no injuries or damage School of Engineering flag pole area. to property reported. Technology (50.19), School Authorities declared the campus Classes resumed and all offices of Computer Studies clear of security threats by 4:20 p.m. of were operational the next day. 8/Gazette July-September 2014

Department of Biological Sciences, PPPAPER PRESENTAAATIONS CSM) Research Title: Fluctuating Asymmetry as a Measure of Ecological Stress in Trauma-related Arousal Due to Trauma- Focus on the Maranao Survivors Research Title: Children in Conflict with Rousettus ampexicaudatus (a Fruit Bat) related Intrusion Mediates the of Tropical Storm Sendong in the the Law: The Case in Iligan City in Bohol, Philippines Relationship Between Post-migration Evacuation Centers in Upper nd Conference: Global Research Conference: 2 Asian Conference on Difficulties and Psychological Symptoms Hinaplanon, Iligan City Conference Across Disciplines Education and Technology Conference: 51st National Conference of Conference: 4th International Venue: West Visayas State University, Venue: Singapore the Psychological Association of the Conference on Public Administration La Paz, Iloilo City Date: August 29-30, 2014 Philippines Venue: Quality Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Date: August 13-15, 2014 Venue: Xavier University, Cagayan de Malaysia 5. Lorigen M. Paterno (CASS) SEPTEMBER Oro City Date: August 25-26, 2014 Research Title: Children in Conflict with Date: August 21-23, 2014 17. Eucil Pabatang-Hussein (CASS) the Law (CICL) Housed in Dangpanan 1. Prof. Alquine Roy F. Taculin (SCS) 11. Dr. Ma. Cecilia B. Tangian (CASS) Research Titles: (1)The Implementation sa Kabataan Center in Iligan City Research Title: Using Molecular Research Title: Use and Management of of Fish Sanctuary Project in Purok 5, (2010-2013) Algorithm in Keystroke Dynamics Biodiversity: A Case Study in an Ethnic Sitio Mapalad, Brgy. Dalipuga, Iligan Conference: Global Research Conference: 2014 International Community of the Philippines, 1070- City, Philippines (2010-2014) Conference Across Disciplines Conference on Computer, 2014 (2) Mainstreaming and Integrating Venue: West Visayas State University, Communications and Control (14CT) Conference: International Conference Disaster Risk Reduction into the La Paz, Iloilo City Venue: Langkawi, Malaysia on Public Organization (ICONPO IV) Barangay Development Plan (BDP) Date: August 13-15, 2014 Date: September 2-4, 2014 Venue: Quality Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Among Selected Barangays in Iligan 6. Mr. Joemar C. Endam (Graduate 2. Dr. Jocelyn P. Vilela (CSM) Malaysia City Student in Ph.D. Math and DOST- Research Title: Fuzzy Hyper KS- Date: August 24-25, 2014 Conference: 4th International ASTHRD Scholar) semigroups 12. Fatimah Joy S. Almarez (CASS) Conference on Public Administration th Research Titles: (1) Centralizer and Conference: 12 AHA Conference: Research Title: Human Security of Venue: Quality Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Normalizer of B-algebra (Oral) Algebraic Hyperstructures and Its Mothers in Evacuation Camps in Iligan Malaysia (2) On JB-semigroups (Poster) Applications City Date: August 25-26, 2014 Conference: International Congress of Venue: Xanthi, Greece Conference: 4th International 18. Hazel D. Jovita (CASS) Mathematicians (ICM) 2014 Date: September 2-7, 2014 Conference on Public Administration Research Title: The Dynamics of the Venue: Seoul, 3. Dr. Rolando Bantaculo (CSM) Venue: Quality Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Decision Making Process in the Date: August 13-21, 2014 Research Titles: (1) Molecular Dynamics Malaysia Philippine Local Political System 7. Dr. Olga M. Nuñeza (CSM) Study on the Kapitza Effect of Hybrid Date: August 25-26, 2014 Conference: 4th International Research Title: Diversity and Endemism Silicene-graphene 13. Elaine M. Baulete (CASS) Conference on Public Administration of Mammals in Mindanao Long Term Nanoribbons (SiGNRs) (oral) (2) Research Titles: (1) Bayug Island Venue: Quality Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Ecological Research Predicting the Thermal Conductivity of Aquasilvi Program: An Eco-governance Malaysia Sites, Philippines (poster paper) Single-layered Silicone-graphene Strategy for Climate Change Adaptation Date: August 25-26, 2014 Conference: Society for Conservation Nanoribbon (SiGNR) Using Molecular and Mitigation (2) Reported Cases of 19. Prof. Gaudencio C. Petalcorin (CSM) Biology (SCB ) Dynamics Simulation (poster) Violence Against Women and Their Research Title: On the Separator of Venue: University of Nottingham, (3) Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Children in Iligan City, Philippines: The Subsets of Regular Semigroups Semenyih, Kajang, Malaysia Thermal Conductivity of Germanene Responses, Programs and Challenges Convention: 2014 Annual Convention of Date: August 19-22, 2014 Nanoribbons (GeNR) with the Armchair Faced by the Philippines the Mathematics Teachers Association 8. Dr. Evelyn C. Creencia and Zigzag Chirality (poster) Conference: 4th International of the Philippines-Tertiary Level Research Proposal Title: Synthesis, Conference: 2014 International Conference on Public Administration Venue: City State Tower, Manila Derivatization and Antihypertensive Conference on Advanced Materials Venue: Quality Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Date: August 28-29, 2014 Activity of Benzimidazoles Science and Technology Malaysia 20. Prof. Rolando T. Candidato, Jr. (CSM) Event: 137th Philippine Council for Venue: Sebelas Maret University (USN) Date: August 25-26, 2014 Research Title: Morphological and Health Research and Development Campus, Solo City, Indonesia 14. David N. Almarez (CASS) Infrared Spectroscopic Study on the (PCHRD) Governing Council Date: September 16-17, 2014 Research Title: The Congruence of the Growth of ZnO-SiO Composite on Meeting 2 4. Mark D. Villanueva (ERDT graduate 2013-2022 Comprehensive Land Use Glass Substrate Venue: DOST Compound, Bicutan, student scholar) Plan of Iligan City with the Disaster Risk Conference: 2014 International Taguig City Research Title: Computational and Reduction and Management Framework Conference on Agriculture, Date: August 20, 2014 Experimental Study of a Gas/Steam of the Philippines Biotechnology, Sciences and 9. Dr. Alma G. Maranda (CASS) Turbine-Derivative Axial Flow Conference: 4th International Engineering Research Title: Parental Bonding of Impulse-Type Hydraulic Turbine Conference on Public Administration Venue: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam nd Children Teleseryes and Implication in Conference: 2 International Venue: Quality Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Date: August 29-30, 2014 Their Family Relationships, Conference on Renewable Energy Malaysia 21. Kay P. Ramos (graduate students of the Values and Self-Esteem Venue: Bali, Indonesia Date: August 25-26, 2014 Department of Biological Sciences, Convention: 51st Annual Convention of Date: September 27-28, 2014 15. Hilton J. Aguja (CASS) CSM) the Psychological Association of the (to be continued) Research Title: Woman Her Story: A Research Title: Geometric Philippines (PAP) Gendered History and Language Morphometric Analysis of Population Venue: Xavier Sports and Country Club, Conference: 4th International Differentiation in Two Species of Stem Cagayan de Oro City Gazette Conference on Public Administration Borers from Bohol, Philippines Date: August 21-23, 2014 Venue: Quality Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Conference: 2nd Asian Conference on 10. Dr. Imelu G. Mordeno (CED) MSU-IIT Official Newsletter Malaysia Education and Technology Research Titles: (1) Trauma Cognitions Date: August 25-26, 2014 Venue: Singapore Published by the Mediate the Relationship between 16. Elizabeth L. Codilla (CASS) Date: August 29-30, 2014 Office of Publication Centrality of Event and Acute Stress Research Title: The Conditions, 22. Reizl P. Jose (graduate students of the and Information (OPI) Symptoms (2) Self-construal Predicts Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies the Severity of Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder(3) Opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the Editors or the Institute Administration Contributions are welcome. Send No to plastic ... from page 1 articles, photos with captions to:[email protected] by the CSWM Program, will the program before its submission biodegradable food liners, wrappers monitor its compliance. to the MSU Board of Regents for and containers is maximized. Interim Editorial Board Meanwhile, the Information, approval. The Implementing Rules It also states that three months Education and Communication and Regulations (IRR) of the after the implementation of the Circulation program, the use of plastic, Ofelia C. Taneo (IEC) Team of the same program is program were crafted by graduate Bennet Gozo responsible for disseminating this students of MSU-IIT’s Sustainable styrofoam and cellophane for information. To help the Income Development Program. wrapping, food containers and for Production Generating Program (IGP) under The development of the transporting goods will be Cherly S. Adlawan the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institute’s Solid Waste prohibited except in the collection Contibuting Photo Artists Administration and Finance Management program is prompted and storage of solid wastes is the use of plastic containers and plastic Sittie Akima Ali (OVCAF) has begun disseminating by the growing problem of solid Cherly S. Adlawan bags allowed. the CSWM Program to all waste in MSU-IIT and the need to Jez T. Orbe concessionaires under its comply with the Ecological Solid The CSWM Program, however, supervision and the National Waste Management Act (R.A/ 9003) does not cover chemical wastes Contributors Service Training Program (NSTP) of 2000. It is also a contribution to generated mainly by laboratories. Sarah Elizabeth N. Allen of MSU-IIT has published the the global effort of reducing the These wastes need a specialized Fatima Joy S. Almarez CSWM Program in its 2014-2015 emission of greenhouse gases in the management system, thus it is Sherry Ann R. Bollozos training module. atmosphere. covered by a different program Lourd Gregorry Crisol The crafting of the CSWM The “No Plastic Policy” of MSU- spearheaded by the OVCPD and the M. Esperanza P. Cruz Program was initiated two years IIT implements Section 1 Department of Chemistry. Like the Honeylet E. Dumoran ago by the Office of the Vice (Reduction of Waste at Source) of CSWM Program, the program for Amado C.Guinto, Jr... Chancellor for Planning and Art. VI (Solid Waste Management managing chemical wastes is Sheenna Gem Harun already approved by the MSU Development (OVCPD). It did System) of the CSWM Program Managing Editor Board of Regents. The Department research on how selected LGUs which section states that to reduce Maria Theresa B. Panzo have managed their solid wastes. waste, the use of non-biodegradable of Chemistry takes charge of its Two planning sessions and a series disposable (i.e. plastic-based, implementation Associate Editor of consultations, including that with styrofoam based) receptacles should Rex G. Ortega the DENR were conducted to draft be minimized while the use of Editor Christine F. Godinez-Ortega