Volume I July 2017 PASUC holds midyear general assembly 2017 All roads led to Century Park Hotel, Malate, Manila as The last day was spent with the presentation on the the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges topic, ‘NBC No. 461: QCE Framework and Evaluation’, by (PASUC) held its General Assembly, 5-7 July. Themed as Dr. Serafin L. Ngohayon, president, Ifugao State University “PASUC @ 50: At the Forefront of the Global Dynamics of and chairperson, TWG for Revision of QCE Framework and Public Higher Education”, the Assembly was attended by Evaluation Instrument. Parallel meetings of associations were politicians, speakers from neighboring Asian countries and also held before the closing ceremonies. Selected members of officials from the different State Universities and Colleges CvSU Administrative Council attended the three-day midyear (SUCs) in the country. general assembly. Hon. Alan Peter S. Cayetano, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, was the keynote speaker during the opening ceremonies, which was followed immediately by the plenary session, with Dr. Jude A. Duarte, President, Leyte Normal University and member of the Forum Management Committee, who presented the topic on the ‘Output of the Regional Fora in Constitutional Reforms: Its Impact on Higher Education, Peace and Development’. Meanwhile, ‘PASUC @ 50: The Report Card’, was presented by Dr. Ricardo E. Rotoras, PASUC and University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTSP) president. After the presentations, the Executive Board Meeting and Election of Officers were conducted at the Corregidor B Function Room of the hotel. Highlight during the first day was the welcome dinner message of Hon. Pia S. Cayetano, Congresswoman of the Lone District of Taguig and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. The next day was filled with competent speakers in the A pose from the members of the Administrative Council during the morning, who talked on the following interrelated topics: PASUC General Assembly Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan, chairperson, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), with her keynote address, ‘Policy Cresino is certified member of NGRP PCW Framework on SUC’s Response to the Global Dynamics of Public Higher Education; Dr. Alex B. Brilliantes, Jr., professor, Dr. Nelia C. Cresino, director, Gender and Development National College of Public Administration and Governance of the University, is now certified member of the National (NCPAG) and former CHED commissioner, ‘Attaining GAD Resource Pool of the Philippine Commission of Women Leadership Excellence in State Universities and Colleges’; Dr. (NGRP PCW), after she received her certificate at the Hive Tim Eing Ming Wu, executive director, Edu-Connect Southeast Hotel, Quezon City, 28 June. Asia Association and chair professor, Shu-Te University, The certification was granted after attending and passing Kaosiung, Taiwan, ‘Forging Innovative Partnerships and the Learning and Levelling Sessions, sponsored by PCW for the Linkages with International Universities’; Mr. Surenda Man potential members of the 5th Batch of the PCW GAD Resource Shrestha, vice president for development, Asian Institute of Pool. NGRP is PCW’s blueprint for the provision of strategic, Technology, Thailand, ‘Building an International Academic appropriate and effective Institution’; and Dr. Napoleon K. Juanillo, Jr., director, Office technical assistance to of Planning, Research and Knowledge Management, CHED, National Government ‘Establishing an International Research and Instructional Agencies (NGAs) and Faculty Force in the State Universities and Colleges’. Local Government Units The afternoon session started with a keynote speech (LGUs). from Hon. Francis Joseph “Chiz” Escudero, senator Dr. Cresino and chairperson, Committee on Education, Arts and was joined by 33 other Culture, entitled, ‘Universal Access to Higher Education’. members of the 5th Batch Equally competent speakers also discussed the following of GRP from NGAs, topics: Dr. Myrna Q. Mallari, Tarlac State University and Government Owned and Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities Controlled Corporations of the Philippines (AACCUP) president, ‘Moving Forward (GOCCs), civil towards ASEAN Quality Assurance’; Dr. Ricardo E. Rotoras, society organizations, ‘Framework for Academe-Industry Partnership: Quality and LGUs, academe, and Relevance in Higher Education’; and Fr. Joel E. Tabora, independent GAD SJ, president, Ateneo de Davao University and Catholic consultants. The activity Educational Association of the Philippines, ‘PASUC- was witnessed by the COCOPEA Conversations: Leveling of Expectation on Quality From left to right: Dr. Rhodora M. other members of NGRP. Assurance’. Wrapping up the second day of the Assembly was Bucoy, PCW chairperson, Dr. Nelia C. As of today, NGRP has a keynote speech from Hon. Lorna Regina “Loren” Legarda, Cresino, and Ms. Emmeline L. Verzosa, 112 active members in the senator and chairperson, Committee on Finance, entitled, PCW executive director, during the country. ‘Financing Public Higher Education Institutions’. awarding of certificate CvSU Mission CvSU Vision Cavite State University shall provide excellent, equitable, and relevant The premier university in historic Cavite recognized for educational opportunities in the arts, sciences and technology through quality excellence in the development of globally competitive and instruction and responsive research and development activities. morally upright individuals. It shall produce professional skilled and morally upright individuals for global competitiveness. Page 2 July 2017, Vol. I CAFENR faculty members serve as research evaluators; attend workshop Dr. Cristina F. Olo, faculty member of the College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Natural Resources (CAFENR), Department of Animal Science, served as one of the four evaluators during the 2017 R&D Annual In- House Review of the Philippine Carabao Center, Munoz, Nueva Ecija, 4-6 July. Fifty researches on animal science were evaluated during the three-day event. Delegates from Cavite State University and Batangas State University, pose for a group photo during the Organic Agriculture (OA) Curriculum Integration Workshop both from Quezon Province, as well as field immersion and orientation to organic farm set up. Highlight of the activities included workshop on integrating Organic Agriculture Learning Modules in the agricultural curricular programs offered by the university, such as BS Agriculture, Bachelor in Agricultural Entrepreneurship, BS Environmental Science, and BS Dr. Anabelle Sarabia (left), deputy director of Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) and Dr. Arnel Del Barrio (center), head of PCC, Fisheries. handing over the certificate of recognition to Dr. Cristina F. Olo Similarly, Dr. Analita dM. Magsino, dean of CAFENR, served as one of the panelists during the In-house review Moreover, Drs. Mariedel L. Autriz, also a faculty of the Department of Agriculture-Southern Tagalog member of CAFENR, Department of Animal Science and Integrated Agricultural Research Center (DA-STIARC), Eufemio G. Barcelon, Chairof the Institute of Food Science Marawoy, Lipa City, 28 July. and Technology, together with Dr. Cristina F. Olo, who Ten researches from various line agencies/centers served as head of the evaluators, were invited to the Agency under DA Regional Field Office IVA were evaluated by In-House Review of Research Proposals and Completed the panelists from DA-BAR, University of the Philippines Projects of the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) at BAI- Los Baños, Batangas State University and Cavite State Animal Product Development Center (APDC), Marulas, University. Valenzuela City, 18-20 July. NAEA elects officers; take oath The Non Academic Employees Association (NAEA) of the University had elected its officers who will serve the Association for the next two years. Established in November 2008, the newly-elected officers took their oath in a simple ceremony held at the Office of the University President with Dr. Hernando D. Robles as inducting officer, 11 July. The following were elected officers: President: Lolita G. Herrera; Vice-President: Arthur C. Eraña; Secretary: Erla F. Matel; Treasurer: Edna L. Mojica; Auditor: Marcelina Masicap; and P.R.O.: Ruel A. Herrera. Drs. Mariedel L. Autriz, Cristina F. Olo, and Eufemio G. Barcelon, The Association, having its own Constitution and together with the organizers and participants of BAI In-house review by-laws looks after the welfare and benefit of the members. Mrs. Lolita G. Herrera, fresh from her mandate as the Through STAARRDEC, BAI invited faculty members elected president said that members are protected through of the University to serve as evaluators of their completed the different programs, projects and activities designed for and on-going projects, as well as proposals. Twenty five them”. researches on the different fields and applications of animal science were evaluated and awards for ‘Best Paper’ based on research process and product development were given at the end of the three-day event. On the other hand, 16 faculty and staff from CAFENR and two from Naic Campus attended the “Organic Agriculture Curriculum Integration Workshop” at Cortijos de Palsabangon, Pagbilao, Quezon, 19-21 July. The three-day workshop was sponsored by the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) Region IVA, as one of the strategies in the adoption of organic agriculture practices in the country. Participants also visited Ato Belen’s Farm in