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 Vol. 8 No. 28 Official Quarterly Newsletter of MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology July -September 2014 2727 teamsteams shoshowwwcasecase prprojectsojects inin TTTecechnohno FFairair by: M. Esperanca P. Cruz “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 – Philippines 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, Malaysia on September 10, 2014 and during the ICER 2014 conference in Khon Kaen University in Thailand on September 13-14, 2014.