ERDB Newsletter Vol. 7 No. 1 January - March 2013 ERDBERDB celebratescelebrates Women’sWomen’s MonthMonth 20132013 Month Celebration. Furthermore, this theme recognizes top women leaders, as well as their significant participation in decision making, and participation in the political arena, peace-building and conflict resolu- tion. Hence, this has been aligned to Sec- tion 11 (Participation and Representation) and Section 29 (Peace and Development) of the Magna Carta of Women. The celebration of ERDB Women's Next page

Laguna representative Ma. Evita |R. Arago (in yellow blouse), of the 3rd Dis- trict of Laguna cutting of ribbon during the opening of Tianggehan sa ERDB held on March 5, 2013 at the ERDB grounds. Also in photo are Asst. Director L.Tandug (3rd from left) , Ms. M. Santos, GAD Focal Point (leftmost) and other attendees.

RDB through the Gender and Development E Focal Point System (GADFPS) spearheaded the celebration of Women's Month last March 2013 Photo showing the First Quarterly Meeting of with the theme of "Babae : Gabay sa Pagtahak sa the ERDB GAD Focal Point System wherein one Tuwid Na Daan ". The said theme was in support of the agenda discussed was the preparation of of P-Noy administration’s campaign on Tuwid na a month-long activities for the Women's Month Daan (straight path), as cited by the Philippine Celebration, March 2013. Commission on Women's statement on Women's

Dr.Dr. PortiaPortia GamboaGamboa--Lapitan,Lapitan, newnew ERDBERDB DirectorDirector he Ecosystems Research and Develop- tan will focus on the redirection and reengineer- T ment Bureau (ERDB) has a ing of the projects on the Na- new director – Dr. Portia G. tional Greening Program (NGP) Lapitan as per DENR Special as well as the research, develop- Order (SO) No. 08, Series of ment and extension programs, 2013 signed by DENR Secre- activities and projects (RDE tary Ramon J.P. Paje. Dr. Lapi- PAPs) of ERDB so that they will tan took over ERDB’s top post become more responsive to the when former Director Marcial C. call for the protection, conserva- Amaro, Jr. was designated as tion and sustainable manage- the DENR Assistant Secretary ment of Philippine ecosystems for Field Operations. and natural resources. ERDB as In her stint as the new director, Dr. Lapi- Next page

INSIDE: „3 ERDB top women leaders honored „4 DENR joins the 1st National Peace Jamboree for Luzon „5 ERDB inks MOA with Avilon Wildlife Conservation Foundation „6 ERDB Kick-Off Activity: Launching of the 2013 Women’s Month Celebration „8 ERDB at the Green Agriculture Trade Fair and Exhibit at UPLB, College, Laguna „8 Dr. E. Rimando at the Intergovernmental TWG on Forest Genetic Resources, Rome, Italy „10 Strategic Planning Workshop Series held 2 Vol. 7 No. 1

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sources (CFNR), ERDB WOMEN's Organization, Month became more meaningful and significant ERDB Multipurpose Credit Cooperative and Local because of the joint collaboration of the following Government Unit (LGU) , the Municipality of Los agencies and institutions, DENR Region 4A, Forest Baños. Products Research and Development Institute Aside from the above activities, a tar- (FPRDI), UPLB College of Forest and Natural Re- paulin featuring the theme Page 9 Table 1. Sex-Disaggregated Data of Participants in the WMC activities

Sponsor (s) / Participating No. of Participants Activity Date Venue Agencies/Institutions Male Female Total ERDB Kick-Off Activity Mar. 5 ERDB, For- ERDB; ERDB Multi- 59 236 295 (Advocacy Walk, Opening estry Cam- Purpose Credit Coopera- Program, and Tianggehan sa pus tive; ERDB WOMEN's Or- ERDB) ganization; DENR R4A; FPRDI ; UPLBCFNR ; LGU, Municipal of Los Baños

Honoring Top Women Leaders Mar. 11 ERDB ERDB ; ERDB Multi- 50 96 146 of ERDB Auditorium Purpose Credit Coopera- tive Health and Wellness Program – Mar. 12 ERDB ERDB ; ERDB WOMEN 's 14 17 31 Eye Refraction Clinic Organization

Seminar cum Workshop on Mar. 15 ERDB ERDB ; ERDB Multi- 25 50 75 GAD Planning and Budgeting Auditorium Purpose Credit Coopera- Guidelines tive ; FPRDI ; DENR R4A

Gender Sensitivity Training Mar. 18 ERDB ERDB ; ERDB Multi- 32 49 81 (GST) Auditorium Purpose Credit Cooperative

Health and Wellness Program – Mar. 21 ERDB ERDB ; ERDB Multi- 15 40 55 Seminar on Cancer Aware- Auditorium Purpose Credit Coopera- ness and Prevention tive, ERDB W.O.M.E.N., Inc. Health and Wellness Program – Mar. 21 ERDB ERDB GADFPS, ERDB 11 28 39 Lecture on Debilitating Dis- Auditorium Multi-Purpose Cooperative, eases (Causes, Symptoms, ERDB W.O.M.E.N., Inc. Complication, and Interven- tion)

Dr. Portia Gamboa-Lapitan ... from page 1 ment as the ERDB Director, she held office in the UPLB CFNR as a professor, associate the research arm of the DENR will also strive dean and college secretary. She was also the to make RDE activities avenues for attaining former director of the Makiling Center for inclusive growth in the country. Mountain Ecosystems (MCME). Dr. Lapitan is Dr. Lapitan graduated at the UPLB Col- also connected with local and international or- lege of Forestry and Natural Resources (UPLB ganizations such as the Forest and Natural Re- CFNR) with a bachelor’s degree in Forestry. sources Research Society of the Philippines, She took her master’s degree major in Tree Inc. (FORESPI), National Research Council of Physiology minor in Biochemistry in the same the Philippines (NRCP), International Union of university, and doctorate degree in Forest Ge- Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) and netics and Tree Physiology in Seoul National served as chair/team leader of the ASEAN For- University, South Korea. Prior to her appoint- (Continued on pagePage 12) 12 ERDB News Vol. 7 No. 1 3 ERDBERDB toptop womenwomen leadersleaders honoredhonored

Administration and Finance Corazon C. Davis. Dr. Ric G. Enriquez, Director of the Human Resources Development Service, delivered the inspirational message during the program.Director Lapitan was awarded as top woman leader of ERDB with high regard as “Woman with Distinction” and for her professional accomplishments and contributions to Environment and Natural Resources Research and Development as well as in the field of Education. Assistant Director Tandug was awarded also as a top woman leader of ERDB with high re- gard as “Woman with Distinction” and for ERDB’s top women leaders awardees together with Dr. Ric G. Enriquez, Director of DENR Human Resources Develop- her commitment and valuable contribution ment Service (center), male ERDB Executive Committee and to the Bureau in directing and pursuing its GAD Focal Point System Members during the awarding technical mandate in relation to Environ- ceremony on March 11, 2013 at the ERDB Auditorium. ment and Natural Resources Research, Development and Technology Transfer. Ms. Belina was awarded for her commit- roclamation No. 227, series of 1988 pro- ment and valuable contributions to the adminis- P claimed March as the “Women’s Month”. trative and financial operations and management As such, there are several activities required to of the Bureau and for exceptionally sharing and be conducted within the whole month of March contributing her time and effort beyond her duties to observe “women’s role in history”. This and responsibilities as Woman Chief of Finance year’s (2013) theme is “Kababaihan: Gabay sa and Administrative Service Division. Dr. Lapis for Pagtahak sa Tuwid na Daan”. One of the ac- the pride she brought to ERDB for being Scientist tivities of ERDB in celebration of the Women’s I as conferred by the Civil Service Commission Month is honoring the top women leaders of through the Department of Science and Technol- ERDB. As stated by the Civil Service Commis- ogy Scientific Career Program, and for her com- sion (2013), this kind of activity is being held to Page 11 celebrate and recognize their capabilities and strengths as women leaders effecting change in our society. The activity was held on March 11, 2013, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at ERDB Auditorium, College, Laguna. The honor- ees included Director Portia G. Lapitan, Ph.D., Assistant Director Leuvina M. Tan- dug, Ph.D., Ms. Belen B. Belina, Drs. Aida B. Lapis, Aleli M. Luna, Editha P. Eusebio, and Evangeline Castillo. Each of them re- ceived certificate of recognition specific to their achievements signed by DENR Un- dersecretary and Chief of Staff and GAD Focal Point Analiza Rebuelta-Teh, and DENR Assistant Secretary for Dr. Ric G. Enriquez, Director of Human Resources Development Service, delivering the inspirational message during the program.

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he First National Peace Jamboree with the Spiritual Path. DENR was included in the T theme “SCOUTS: Messengers of Peace” Peace Advocate’s Path and was assigned to was held simultaneously in Luzon, Visayas and discuss the “GO Green and Seeds of Peace” Mindanao (Mt. Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna; which dealt with environment protection and Capitol Hills Scout Camp, Cebu, City and Boy education. The activity was in cooperation with Scout of the Philippines (BSP) Camp Malagos, the Coca Cola’s Go Green and Go for the Real Davao City, respectively). The jamboree started Thing Project through massive tree planting last February 22 – March 02, 2013. In the Lu- campaign with support from the DENR. It ad- zon area, there were 6,000 scout participants dressed the importance of the environment in while in the Visayas and Mindanao regions, safeguarding the very existence of human be- there were about 5,000 scouts who actively ing in the faces of natural calamities and disas- participated. ters. It also tackled human intervention to pro- The DENR team composed of youth co- tect natural resources to avoid, prevent and ordinators and staff from the central office, Re- reduce disaster risks brought about by the im- gion 4A, and ERDB participated in the first Na- pacts of climate change. The activity’s objec- tional Peace Jamboree for Luzon. Full support tive was to train Scouts in taking care and pro- was also provided by the DENR PENRO La- tecting the environment and natural resources. guna to the team. Pop-up and LCD inter-active The jamboree had a grand opening exhibits on Philippine Biodiversity, Water is Life, ceremony during the first day which was at- Mangrove Ecosystem and Bamboo were put up tended by Vice President Jejomar Binay. by the ERDB and DENR PAO. These were ex- plained to the scouts as well as to their teach- Other activities in the camp were youth for ers and mentors. change and concert for peace, film showing, The program included training modules gifts and talents for peace, inter-cultural peace on the Eight Paths Toward Peace, namely: 1) festival street dance, palarong kapayapaan, Peace Advocate’s Path, 2) Self-Awareness and grand campfire and closing ceremony. Last Personal Mastery Path, 3) Community and Re- day was devoted to rest period, break camp, lationship Path, 4) National and Global Aware- clean-up and camp clearance before finally go- ness Path, 5) Education and Learning Path, 6) Creative Path, 7) Team and Leadership Path ing home. Romana A. Mauricio, FERD and 8) Inter-Faith and

Left photo shows Mrs. Romana Mauricio of ERDB during the orientation of the boy scout participants on ERDB’s projects in the 1st Na- tional Peace Jamboree for Luzon held on February 22 to March 2, 2013 at the Mt. Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna. Right photo shows the boy scout participants viewing the exhibit.

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ERDB inks MOA with Avilon Wildlife Conservation Foundation he Ecosystems Research and Development T Bureau (ERDB) represented by Director Portia G. Lapitan, Ph.D., entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Avilon Wildlife Conser- vation Foundation (Avilon WCF) represented by its Director and Proprietor, Mr. Joaquin Gaw, on March 12, 2013 at Ark Avilon, Frontera Verde, Pasig City. The said MOA was executed to formalize the col- laboration between the two institutions in the imple- mentation of Wildlife Conservation Research and Education Coop-eration. The MOA signing was initiated by the project ERDB Director Portia G. Lapitan signs the Memorandum of Agree- being implemented by ERDB entitled “Enhancement ment (MOA) with Avilon Zoo Director and Proprietor, Mr. Joaquin of Wildlife Faunal Diversity for Conservation Educa- Gaw which formalizes the collaboration on the implementation of the Wildlife Conservation Research and Education Cooperation. tion and Environment Protection of the Los Baños Also in photo at the back are: (standing from left) Mr. Emmanuel F. Experiment Station (LBES)” under the leadership of Rafael, Curator of Avilon WCF and ERDB representatives com- posed of Dr. Marilyn Q. Landicho, Messrs. Arnel A. Lansigan, and Dr. Marilyn Q. Landicho, particularly in its Study 3 on Horacio O. San Valentin. the “Conservation Breeding of Sus philippensis, Phloeomys cumingi, and Ryssota otaheitana syn. in publications of the research results, and presenta- ovum”. The MOA signing was personally witnessed tion of The research and conservation projects in by Mr. Emmanuel F. Rafael, Curator of Avilon WCF scientific conferences, fora, and symposia, among and ERDB representatives in the persons of Dr. other things. Marilyn Q. Landicho, Messrs. Horacio O. San Valen- The Avilon WCF, on the other hand, will ac- tin, Arnel A. Lansigan, James DV. Alvarez, and Miss knowledge ERDB as official Wildlife Conservation Medelyn C. Bumagat. Research and Education partner of Avilon WCF in The said MOA generally aims to “jointly con- both Avilon Zoo and Ark Avilon in printed materials, duct wildlife conservation research and education its websites and social media accounts. It shall pro- projects in pursuit of scientific knowledge to contrib- vide ERDB through breeding loan, specific numbers ute significantly to Philippine wildlife conservation ef- of Philippine indigenous wildlife, in stock and as avail- forts”. Specifically, it hopes to “foster cooperation and able in Avilon Zoo. If necessary, Avilon WCF shall professional relationships between ERDB and Avilon provide technical assistance and/or expertise, in the WCF in pursuit of scientific knowledge to benefit both husbandry of subject wildlife; and acknowledge parties”; “conduct wildlife conservation oriented re- ERDB in the presentation of the results of collabora- search projects on Philippine indigenous wildlife, tive research and conservation projects in scientific specifically focused on species that are endemic conferences, fora, and symposia, and in local and and/or have threatened status in the wild”; and international zoo meetings, fora, and conferences. “formulate and implement strategic information, edu- The MOA has five years duration with the possibility cation, and advocacy programs for the conservation of extension, if so warranted and approved by both of Philippine indigenous wildlife species”. parties. Each institution has its roles and responsibili- During the MOA signing, Director Lapitan ex- ties in the execution of this MOA. ERDB shall ac- pressed her willingness to assist Avilon WCF in the knowledge Avilon WCF as its official Wildlife Conser- achievement of the objectives stipulated in the MOA. vation Re-search and Education partner. The Bu- After which, the group proceeded to Avilon Zoo in reau shall set up an ex situ research and conserva- Rodriguez, Rizal. Mr. Rafael toured the group in the tion breeding facility in LBES for collaborative re- zoo covering 7.5 hectares which took them three search and conservation projects and shall acknowl- hours. Mr. Gaw and Director Lapitan agreed that the edge Avilon WCF next meeting would be held at ERDB’s Los Baños Experiment Station (LBES). Marilyn Q. Landicho, UFERD

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(L) ERDB Asst. Director and GAD Focal Point with the ERDB muse and escort; (R) ERDB employees ERDB Kick-Off Activity: Launching of the 2013 Women’s Month Celebration

(From left to right) DENR Region 4A employees, FPRDI employees, UPLB-CFNR employees, and LGU-Los Baños employees “Ivy” Arago of the 3rd District of Laguna also ast March 5, 2013, the Ecosystems Re- gave her inspirational message. L search and Development Bureau (ERDB) Dr. Leuvina M. Tandug, ERDB Assistant in cooperation with DENR Region 4A, Forest Director, welcomed everyone on behalf of the Products Research and Development Institute ERDB OIC-Director, Dr. Portia G. Lapitan. On (FPRDI), College of Forest and Natural Re- her message, she emphasized the importance sources (CFNR), and LGU-Los Baños launched of celebrating women’s month in “recognition the Women’s Month Celebration through the and honor for the working women both in the yearly kick-off activity. The Kick-off program private and government”. She said that women consisted of an advocacy walk, an opening pro- are partners of men in all kinds of work. She gram, and launching of the “Tianggehan sa was also thankful for the rare chance of having ERDB”. different agencies gathered at ERDB to cele- The advocacy walk was held around the brate for a common cause. forestry campus. It was participated in by em- For. Celia Esteban of DENR Region 4A ployees from ERDB as well as from the different extended their unending support to the activi- cooperating agencies. A total of 295 employees ties of ERDB. She stressed out the importance (59 males, 236 females) attended the activity. of the participation of women in government as After the advocacy walk, the opening well as in the wider arena. She also mentioned program was held at the ERDB grounds. Heads that in DENR 4A, they make sure that women and representatives of the participating agen- are always involved in the activities and just cies gave their respective messages. The recently, women solo parents were recognized guest-of-honor, Congresswoman Evita for raising their children on their own and Next page

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Agency heads/ representatives giving their respective messages (from L to R): ERDB Asst. Director Leuvina M. Tandug, DENR R4A For. Celia Esteban, FPRDI Deputy Director Felix Tamolang, UPLB-CFNR Dr. Mutya Manalo, and LGU-LB Ms. Mely Mantuano

women leaders were also awarded. of Mayor Anthony Genuino complimenting The FPRDI Deputy Director, Mr. Felix ERDB’s efforts as “great help in uplifting and Tamolang said that “we are together with those empowering the women in our society”. Differ- around the world in celebrating (women’s ent activities were also lined-up for the WMC month)”, highlighting the country’s celebration in the Municipality of Los Baños like Buntis focusing on women in good governance. Day, HIV Awareness Seminar, and Fire Safety “Women always played vital roles in govern- Tips among others. He emphasized that as ment service”, therefore, men started to look up the father of LB, he is always there for the eld- to women. He also shared that the women in erly, mothers, and all women in the municipal- FPRDI work hand-in-hand with men in technol- ity. He finally ended his message with an ad- ogy development and usage; in general are age, “Every home, every heart, every feeling partners of development. of happiness is incomplete without a woman. Dr. Mutya Manalo of UPLB-CFNR ex- Only a woman can complete this world.” tended her support in the celebration of Congresswoman Evita “Ivy” Arago de- women’s month stressing that it is good to look livered a very inspirational message for every- into what women do. Women should continue one. to strive since everyone has their own roles to “Without a doubt, women have always take. been at the forefront in nation- Page 12 Ms. Mely Mantuano, read the message

(L) Congresswoman Arago as she delivered her inspirational message and (R) ribbon- cutting for the opening of the Tianggehan sa ERDB

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ERDB at the Green Agri- Dr. E. Rimando at the culture Trade Fair and Intergovernmental TWG Exhibit on Forest Genetic Re- at UPLB, College, Laguna sources, Rome, Italy

Dr. Rimando represents the Philippines at the Second Session of the Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Forest Genetic Resources held on January 23-25, 2013 at the Green Room, building A of the FAO ERDB’s exhibit featuring the National Greening Headquarters in Rome, Italy. Program (NGP) during the Green Agriculture Trade Fair on March 6-10, 2013 at the College of r. Elpidio F. Rimando, Supervising Sci- Agriculture Agripark, UPLB. D ence Research Specialist of the Ecosys- tems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) attended the Intergovernmental Tech- RDB joined the UP College of Agriculture, nical Working Group (TWG) on Forest Genetic E in Los Baños, in celebrating its Foundation Resources on January 23-25, 2012 at the Viale Anniversary on March 6-10, 2013 by putting up Delle Terme Di Caricalla, Rome, Italy. an exhibit on the Green Agriculture Trade Fair The Working Group was established by and Exhibit at the College of Agriculture Agri- the Commission on Genetic Resources, for park., UPLB. The exhibit showcased Green Ag- Food and Agriculture at its Twelfth Regular riculture (environment-friendly) technologies, Session in October 2009. research outputs, products and services from Twenty-seven (27) member-nations advocates and practitioners. comprised the delegation as elected by the In connection with this, a Coconut Sym- Thirteenth Regular Session of the Commission posium was held on March 7, 2013 from 8:00 in July 2011 composed of the following: AM - 12:00 noon. The symposium continued in 5 from Africa Algeria, Ethiopia, Gabon, Madagscar, Nigeria the afternoon with a lecture on Creative Gar- 5 from Asia Bhutan, China, Indonesia, dens at UPLB on Simple Nutrient Addition Pro- People’s Democratic gram (SNAP) Hydroponics and Edible Land- Republic of Laos, scaping. On March 8, 2013, there was a Food Philippines Processing Demo at 8:30-12:00 noon and a 5 from Europe Finland, France, Italy, student congress at 1:00 - 5:00 PM. A Part II of Poland, Russian Fed- the Creative Gardens was held at UPLB on eration 5 from Latin Argentina, Brazil, Chile, March 9 at 8:30-11:30 a.m. featuring the topics America Costa Rica, El Salvador on Enhanced Potting Preparation (EPP) Tech- and the Caribbean nology and Herbs and Spices in your Garden. Page 11 Marla V. Cambay, TDD

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Left photo shows the ERDB participants and resource persons of the Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) held on March 18, 2013 at the ERDB Auditorium. Right photo shows Dr. Marilyn Landicho of ERDB discussing the Gender Dynamics.

“Kababaihan: Gabay sa Pagtahak sa Tuwid na Daan " was displayed at the ERDB during the whole month of March. Likewise, the ERDB GAD hosted the flag ceremony on March 4, 2013. Furthermore, ERDB actively participated on interagency WMC activities such as: a. March 4: DENR Kick-off Activity, DENR, Quezon City b. March 7: Kababaihan at Boses ng Series of meetings were conducted by DENR GAD and Pagbabago: A Forum and Book USAID for the forthcoming Forum on Women Leaders in Biodiversity Conservation wherein ERDB are members of Launch, a College of Public Affairs the Preparatory and Evaluation Team.

(L) ERDB Asst. Director led the prayer for the Kick-off Activity; (R) ERDB representatives who attended the Kick-off

Activity, CPAF Rooms 303-304, Col- Members of the Wedge Plan Team on Biodiversity and Climate lege, Laguna – participated by three Change Cluster 4 where ERDB GAD provided technical assis- ERDB women personnel tance in developing the said WEDGE Plan which is spearheaded c. March 15: Walk for a Cause, a LGU- by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW). Municipality of Los Baños activity, ERDB also provided technical assistance which was participated by 20 ERDB as a resource person to different agencies like Women employees. FPRDI (March 13) and DENR Mines and Geo-

sciences Bureau (MGB) (March 25 and 26) Ms. Santos acted through conduct of gender sensitivity trainings. as Resource Speaker in the Moreover, ERDB GAD are members of the FPRDI Gender WEDGE Plan Team on Environment and Biodi- Sensitivity Train- versity, Cluster 4 as well as members of the ing (GST) on Preparatory and Evaluation Team of the March 13, 2013 at the FPRDI Con- DENR-USAID Women Forum on Women ference Room. Leaders in Biodiversity which is set on April 17, 2013 at the Social Hall, DENR, Q.C. Monette S.Santos, UFERD

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Strategic Planning Workshop Series held

Participants of the DENR-ERDB Strategic Planning Workshop Feb. 12-13, 2013 at the Days Hotel, Tagaytay City.

o establish a performance management On the Strategic Map and Balanced T system that will ensure the link between Score Card, the body adopted the improved individual targets and strategic thrusts of the version of the Research Sector Strategy Map organization, the DENR-ERDB has been con- and Balanced Scorecard prepared and pre- ducting a series of Strategic Planning Work- sented by Dr. Lope Calanog (after a thorough shops. The first one was held as part of the Re- review by the ERDB Technical Review Board search Sector Management Conference held in in a previous meeting). Likewise, it was agreed December 2012. A follow-up workshop was upon that the priorities of the regions should be held last January 2013 and the third was con- taken into consideration in the formulation of ducted on Feb. 12-13, 2013 at the Days Hotel, the Division’s Balanced Scorecard. They also Tagaytay City. decided to include the laboratories under the The February workshop had the following internal processes. objectives: 1) Finalize for presentation in the 1st For monitoring and evaluation, the body DENR Research Sector Management Confer- decided to include financial Monitoring & ence for CY 2013 the following: a) Research Evaluation to ensure cost-effectiveness. In or- Sector’s Strategy Map; b) Research Sector’s der for the Research Sector to be felt and not Balanced Scorecard; and c) Research Sector’s to be excluded in DENR MFOs, R&D projects Value Statements and Definitions; and 2) Dis- and other undertakings should have direct im- cuss and prepare the Division’s Balanced pacts on the quality of life of the external Scorecard. stakeholders. The need to come up with the During the discussions the group decided M&E Guidelines that will cover the technical to incorporate continuous improvement in the and financial aspects of RDE operations was set of values as next journey towards Interna- also tackled. tional Organization for Standardization (ISO) as The body also decided to include the this is part of Standard Performance Manage- four dimensions on quantity, quality, timeliness ment System (SPMS). The participants likewise and cost in the balanced scorecard. In identify- examined closely the translation of the values ing targets, the weaknesses identified during into Filipino to ensure the proper translation of the Strategic Planning Workshop held in De- the value statements e.g. “sustainable develop- cember 2011 were also considered. ment” to “Likas-kayang pag-unlad”. The revised The ERDB Director, Dr. Portia G. Lapi- version will be presented during the 1st DENR tan, reiterated that technology transfer should Research Management Conference in March not be the sole responsibility of the Technology 2013. next page

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decided to classify the project outputs whether for policy input, for policy formulation, for publication (translation into manuals, etc). and to identify who are the end-users. The Director also stressed the need to consider technology “adaption”, and not only technology “adoption” in the transfer strate- gies. Furthermore, she emphasized the need for IEC materials production, distribution or dissemination of said materials. The individual workshop outputs of the The Group from the FASD (Finance and Administrative Services different divisions were presented in the ple- Division) discusses the FASD’s scorecard. nary session and discussed in an open forum. The next steps were likewise agreed upon Development Division (TDD), but the project such as: 1) Review in detail the outputs of Di- leaders should integrate technology transfer in visions by the “Strategic Working Group”.; 2) their projects even before the planning stage. In Revisit and finalize format of DRS scorecard; connection to this, the body and 3) Consolidate the Division Balance Scorecard. Marla V. Cambay, TDD

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5 from North East Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Yemen 5 from North Canada, United States of America America 2 from South Papua New Guinea, West Pacific Vanuatu The meeting had the following objectives: 1) To review the situation and issues related to biodiversity in the area of forest genetic re- sources and advise and make recommenda- tions to the Commission on these matters.; 2) To consider the progress made in implementing the Commission’s program of work on forest ge-

netic resources as well as any other matters re- ERDB Director Lapitan receiving her Certificate of Recognition as ferred to the Working Group; 3) To report to the “Woman with Distinction”. Commission on the TWG’s activities; and 4) To carry out the Commission’s assigned specific mitment and valuable contributions to Environ- tasks to the TWG. ment and Natural Resources Research, De- The assembly was funded by the Food velopment and Technology Transfer being the and Agriculture Organization (FAO)- Philippines woman chief of Grassland and Degraded Ar- and FAO-Headquarters in Rome, Italy. It was eas Ecosystem Research Division. Dr. Luna convened under the Regular Program of the Or- was awarded for her commitment and valu- ganization. It was also conducted in six (6) lan- able guages as follows: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. Marla V. Cam- bay, TDD Page 12

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ERDB Kick off Activity…. from page 7 among public servants. She emphasized that, building… in all aspects of our lives, we have “as a nation, and as women leaders, we the capacity to bring change, prosperity, and should lead a shining example in walking influence policies by being women. In other through the right path of good, honest, and words, our opinions, beliefs, and our own advo- trustworthy governance.” cacies for change, matter in this world, in this She ended her message by saying that lifetime, and especially in this country. We as as “one of the few and fortunate women who responsible Filipina citizens have the social re- have had the privilege to lead and cross over sponsibility to strongly fight for a clean govern- the male dominated arena of politics, it has ment, corrupt free society, and accountability become a personal crusade for me to prove among all of us, whether in government or in a that women can be exemplary leaders in pub- private entity.”, she said. lic service”. In line with this, she asked and During her speech, Congresswoman challenged women to be a part of the Presi- Arago mentioned that women in the Congress dent’s call to be “shining examples of nation may be small in number but they are a “force to building by being the best employees, the best reckon with”. She also cited bills which she parents, the best women, and the best per- filed, prioritizing the needs of women and advo- sons we can be for our families and ultimately cating transparency and accountability for our beloved country”. After the opening program, the different divisions and local entrepreneurs participated and showcased their products in the “Tianggehan sa ERDB”. Richel Joanne D.R. Abescoro, UFERD

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contributions to Environment and Natural Re- est Tree Seed Center Project and the ASEAN sources Research, Development and Technol- – Korea Environmental Project On-site Re- ogy Transfer being the woman chief of Upland search on Biodiversity. For her dedication and Farms Ecosystem Research Division. Dr. Euse- exemplary work in the field of forestry and bio- bio for her commitment and valuable contribu- diversity, and community-based development tions to Environment and Natural Resources programs, she was given various awards and Research, Development and Technology citations as outstanding teacher, researcher Transfer being the woman chief of Planning and and extension leader, one of which is the Out- Management Information Systems Unit, and Dr. standing Young Scientist (OYS) Award given Castillo for holding a Post-Doctoral Degree in by the National Academy of Science and Endomycorrhizal Taxonomy and Ecophysiology Technology (NAST). Dianne Marie F. as well as for being the first ERDB and DENR Cunanan, TDD Inventor of ERDB Mycorrhizal Research Tech- nology.

A 15-minute video regarding their signifi- cant accomplishments was also shown during the program. The awardees also delivered their 7 1 January - March 2013 short messages regarding the activity. The male ERDB Executive Committee members as- sisted Director Enriquez in giving the certifi- Executive Advisers : Portia G. Lapitan cates to the awardees. Dr. Honorato G. Palis, Leuvina M. Tandug OIC-Chief of the Coastal Zone and Freshwater Editorial Adviser : Eliseo M. Baltazar Managing Editor : Marla V. Cambay Ecosystem Research Division gave the closing Layout : Liberato A. Bacod message. Marilyn Q. Landicho, UFERD Proofreading/ : Flora B. Palicpic Circulation Eduardo M. Tolentino Printing : Celso A. Luna Photographer : Gino S. Laforteza

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