CapSU Pilar alumni, students works featured in photo, visual arts exhibits

By Niño Manaog

Extension Associate

Capiz State University

Pilar, Capiz—In celebration of the 149th foundation day of the Municipality of Pilar, the visual artworks and photos of the students and alumni of the Capiz State University (CapSU) Pilar campus were featured in “Manggad: an Art and Photo Exhibit” recently here.

The exhibit ran from May 26–29, 2014 at the lobby of Pilar Municipal Hall in 

Poblacion, Pilar, Capiz.

Presented by the Municipality of Pilar through the Tagbuan Pilar, Inc. (TPI), Manggad featured the paintings and artworks of the members of TPI, Guban Handuraw (GH) and other local artists.

Among the works featured were Reden Aguadera’s mixed media piece (first and second from left in the collage). Aguadera is GH’s vice-president and a 2012 graduate of CapSU Pilar. In college, he won the title of Mr. Capsu and Mr. PASUC VI first-runner-up. He was also an active Red Cross Youth of CapSU Pilar.

According to its Art Statement penned by Ianthe Marie Benliro and Julian Almirol, Manggad sought to showcase pieces of contemporary art “conceived in a dream, nurtured through time and nourished with patience and love.” Guban Handuraw (GH) is a newly formed group of visual artists who seek to empower the community about “who we really are and what’s within us.” With membership mostly coming from the alumni and students of CapSU Pilar Campus, GH was also formed “to take part in the healing of the world.”

The exhibit was also supported by other GH members based in Baguio and Palawan and the Skills Development, Advocacy, Volunteerism and Empowerment (S.A.V.E.) Program on Health of CapSU Pilar Campus led by Ms. Jennifer Perez-Benliro, the campus’s extension chair.

Pieces exhibited included some 40 paintings, sculptures, photographs and art installations that “reflect social realities, nature, heritage and stories of life” sought to inspire the viewer.

Nelson Balberona, "Kinaugali"

Reggie Joy Benliro,
"Tay, Upod Ko Kay Nanay"

CapSU hosts food products dev’t lecture; showcases Dayao food processing center

By Niño Manaog

With reports from Rector John Latoza

Photos by Rector John Latoza

Roxas City—It’s level-up for the Capiz State University (CapSU).

In order to give directions on food research & development to its research, production & extension personnel, CapSU’s Research, Development and Extension Center (RDEC) spearheaded the Food Products Development Lecture Workshop on May 19, 2014 at the Conference Room of the CapSU Central Office, Fuentes Drive, Roxas City.

Foremost, CapSU President Editha Magallanes encouraged the participants to take stock of the opportunities given to the University, which include the facilities and/or equipment donated by the national government agencies (NGAs) like the Department of Science and Technology, among others.

CapSU President Editha Magallanes (far left) promotes the new processing facilities in Dayao Campus to the visitors from the Cavite-based St. Dominic College of Asia led by Pres. Gregorio Andaman, Jr. (far right). Said facilities were acquired partly through the Department of Science and Technology.

The initiative featured Prof. Marife Hilapad, who lectured on methodology in food research and product development. Hilapad recently completed her graduate studies in food technology from the Visayas State University. 

Gathering some 40 chairpersons, coordinators and staff for research, production and extension from across the CapSU campuses around Capiz, the said capability-building initiative also sought to equip food product researches with added tools focused on food research & development.

And to give the CapSU researchers and production managers the firsthand view on new food product equipment, RDEC led the participants to tour the facilities of the Fish Processing Center acquired by CapSU now based at the Roxas City Dayao Campus. Dr. Edna Nava, project in-charge, hosted the touring delegation.

Dr. Edna Nava (foreground), project-in-charge of the food processing, shows to the visiting CapSU research, production and extension chairs how to operate the manual can sealer. (The center also has an electric can sealer).

Prof. Jocelyn Magallanes, research chair of CapSU Sigma, found the donated equipment advanced, which will be able to help much in packaging the products. In particular, Magallanes found the Center’s vacuum packing impressive even as she also realized how the procedure prolongs the shelf-life of the food products.

For her part, Prof. Nalyn Valzado, extension chair of CapSU Poblacion Mambusao, had to say that she was impressed by the provision of facilities in Dayao.

Dr. Evelyn Borgonia, research director of CapSU Pilar, found that the Dayao facilities can help their processing of silag tocino.

Dr. Vivian Alejaga, research chair of CapSU Roxas City Dayao Campus, also said that the facilities will help improve the food products they have been developing.

Prof. Candelaria Arro, research chair of CapSU Sapian, said that they are exploring the possibility to produce their very own flour made from green mussel, modelled after milkfish flour produced in Dayao Campus within the year.

According to Dr. Guillermo Legada, Jr., CapSU research director, the capability-building also sought to harmonize their plans for specific products to be developed by each of the campuses.

CapSU's new food processing equipment includes a steam jacketed kettle (upper photo) and an electric noodle machine maker (lower photo).

CapSU trains SDCA personnel on oyster mushroom production

By Niño Manaog

Photos by SDCA

Burias, Mambusao, Capiz—It was skills transfer at its best.

On May 19–20, 2014, Dr. Emelita Solante, director of the Extension Institute of the Capiz State University (CapSU) and training-in-charge of CapSU’s Mushroom Production project shared her expertise to four participants from the St. Dominic College of Asia (SDCA) at the Mushroom Training Center (MTC) here.

For two days, Solante taught mushroom culture to Dr. Nilda Balsicas, vice-president for academic affairs and research; Dr. Zenaida Sadiwa, community development officer; Mr. Gydion Nicolie Batuigas, OIC-program chair for nursing; and Mr. Nelson Capagngan, farm manager, all of SDCA.

According to Solante, the participants benefited much owing to their interest and enthusiasm to learn.

After lecturing on the basic concepts involved in mushroom culture, Solante taught the participants hands-on on the different stages involved in oyster mushroom production.

First, they were taught the preparation of pure mushroom culture which includes the preparation of pure culture media; preparation of grain spawn or mother spawn; and preparation of fruiting bags which covers the mixing of substrates, composting, bagging, pasteurization, inoculation and incubation.

Nelson Capagngan (left) and Gydion Nicolie Batuigas (right) sift the sawdust which will be used as substrate for the fruiting bags of the mushrooms.

 According to Solante, pasteurization kills harmful microorganisms, which usually takes six hours; inoculation allows the grain spawn to be added to the pasteurized fruiting bag. Incubation, also called spawn run, then, allows the substrate to be “colonized” by the micro-organism, which usually takes not less than 45 days.

Solante also taught them on mushroom growing practices. Among other practices, Solante stressed that the mushroom grower should practice cleanliness in each of the processes involved. From the preparation of the culture media where the mushrooms will be grown up to the fruiting stage, the grower must see to it that the entire growing area is free of possible contaminants.

As part of preparing the culture media for mushrooms, Dr. Emelita Solante (left) guides Dr. Nilda Balsicas (right) in putting the cotton plugs on the bottles containing the potato dextrose agar (PDA) for sterilization.

She also advised them to observe sanitary practices in order to ward off mushroom flies which infest mushrooms during fruiting stage.

At the end of the training, each of the four participants was required to produce three fruiting bags which will be ready for fruiting after two months. They were also awarded certificates.

The training drew favorable responses. For one, Dr. Balsicas noted the nitty-gritty of the processes involved in mushroom production, citing how trial and error in their hands-on activities made them learn it best. For her part, Dr. Sadiwa found the inoculation procedure to be very meticulous even as she recognized its importance in the production.

As per preparation of the culture media for mushrooms, Dr. Zenaida Sadiwa (foreground), community development officer of SDCA, helps prepare the potato dextrose agar (PDA), general medium for growing fungi, which was used for oyster mushroom production.

The officials said that in the coming months, SDCA will seek to replicate the technology in their own school. They added that they are also willing to transfer the skills to their own constituents in Cavite.

For trainings and reservations, interested parties can contact Dr. Emelita Solante, MTS training-in-charge, at 0917-726-5682.

Collaborations with DOLE, TESDA, Capiz LGUs

CapSU MTS awards 44 welding kits; graduates 38 motorcycle skills trainees

More skilled graduates and better job prospects. 

On April 25, 2014, the Mobile Technology School (MTS) of the Capiz State University (CapSU) led by President Editha Magallanes awarded Kabuhayan (welding) kits to 44 graduates of the Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Training Course at the Dadivas Auditorium on Fuentes Drive, Roxas City.

Per CapSU’s partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Capiz, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Capiz; and the Capiz provincial government, the MTS graduates were trained from July 2012 to November 2012 by Engr. Josue Ajera of the College Engineering, Architecture and Industrial Technology of the Roxas City Main Campus.

Dr. Editha Magallanes (second from left) is joined by TESDA Capiz OIC Jose Gerry Hallares (far left) and Panay Councilor Graciano Balderama (second from right) in awarding the welding kits to the SMAW graduates from Panay, Capiz.

Each of the recipients received a welding kit composed of one unit (300 amp) welding machine; one hacksaw handle with heavy-duty blade; one 8”/10” heavy-duty vise grip; one welding rod handle; and a 15-meter 4/10 welding cable.

The awarded welding kits

In the same rites, CapSU conferred certificates of graduation to the first batch of the Motorcycle Repair and Servicing Training (MRST) conducted by Mr. Lee Bancoyo of the same college. A new addition to the list of MTS courses, MRST taught its first 38 students from March 9 to April 11, 2013.

Recipients of both SMAW and MRST represented the barangays of Tico, Bonga, Magubilan, Lomboy, Anhawon, Poblacion Ilawod, Poblacion Tabuc, Tanza, Dulunan, Libon, Agbalo, Calapawan, Calitan, Candual and Lus-onan, all of the Municipality of Panay, Capiz.

Foremost, CapSU’s Magallanes urged the graduates to take advantage of the opportunities for possible employment to utilize their learning from the MTS course.

Magallanes was supported by Dr. Pedro Gavino, CapSU’s OIC vice-president for research and extension; Dr. Emelita Solante, extension director; and Dr. Editha Alfon, CapSU Roxas City Main Campus administrator.

Also in attendance were representatives of the other partner government agencies, namely: Mr. Jose Gerry Hallera, OIC director of TESDA Capiz and Mr. William Dungog, information officer of DOLE Capiz; and Panay councillors Graciano Balderama, Joselito Baria and Jojo Mejia.

Said activities were coordinated by the Community Extension Services Office of the CapSU Roxas City Main Campus led by Ms. Gemma Angelias, extension chairperson.

Recipient couple from Panay take stock of their livelihood.

Alkalinized water, algebra tiles, coastline waste studies win best papers

By Niño Manaog

Extension Associate

Capiz State University

Two studies on environment and one on creative teaching math to college students topped this year’s Students Research Symposium held on March 14 at the Capiz State University (CapSU) Roxas City Main Campus.

Honey Grace Fuentes

The research paper titled “Water Quality and Waste Disposal Practices of Residents of Roxas City Coastline by Honey Grace Fuentes (see right photo), Arlyn De Pablo and Rachel Juare of the Roxas City Main Campus clinched the first prize in the Natural and Biological Sciences & Environmental Research category.

Topping the nine papers presented for the Education, Humanities and Social Research category was the study titled “Performance of BSED 1 Students in Solving Polynomials Using Algebra Tiles” authored by Mayen Duno, Ailene Duron & Krizel Miramis of Pontevedra Campus. 

Johlyn Palma

Then, out of four entries for the Development and Technological Research category, the research titled “Alkalinizing Water through Vortex and Magnetic Principles as Applied to Plant’s Growth” by Johlyn Palma (left photo), Jeffrey Arceño and Rica Celiz of the Roxas City Main Campus was named Best Paper.

Led by CapSU’s Research, Development and Extension Center (RDEC), the 8th Annual Students Research Symposium gathered some 25 research studies by students from the six campuses of the CapSU system, namely: Dayao, Sigma, Dumarao, Pontevedra, Pilar and Roxas City Main.

All the winners were given certificates of recognition; and the Best Paper awardees and the first runners-up for the three categories will compete in the upcoming Regional Students Research Symposium sponsored by the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) VI at the West Visayas State University in La Paz, Iloilo City.

Said student papers were rated and scrutinized by two panels of evaluators, as follows: Dr. Adelfo Virtudazo, Dr. Jocelyn Magallanes, Dr. Evelyn Borgonia, and Dr. Vivian Alejaga served for the Education, Humanities and Social Sciences and the Natural and Biological Sciences & Environment research categories.

Further, Dr. Guillermo Legada, Jr.; Dr. Benedicto Sustento; Engr. Nicolas Braña, Jr.; and Prof. Sofronio Hervias all served for the Development and Technological Research category.

Anchored on the theme “Responding to the Challenge of Climate Change,” the summit was led by Dr. Guillermo Legada, director for research of the RDEC and supported by Dr. Editha L. Magallanes, CapSU president.

For the complete list of winners, click the link below.
http://thecapsumonitor.blogspot.com/2014/03/winners-of-8th-annual-students-research.html

Winners of the 8th Annual Students Research Symposium

Conference Room & Accreditation Room

Capiz State University Roxas City Main Campus

Fuentes Drive, Roxas City

14 March 2014

Natural and Biological Sciences & Environmental Research Category

Honey Grace Fuentes

Best Paper

Water Quality and Waste Disposal Practices of Residents along Roxas City Coastline by Honey Grace Fuentes, Arlyn De Pablo & Rachel Juare, Roxas City Main Campus. Prof. Ma Consuelo Yap, Adviser

First Runner-Up

Mangrove Assessment in Barangay Bantigue, Pontevedra, Capiz by Rodel Azares & Shara Jean Bacaling, Pontevedra Campus. Dr. Jocelyn Dagudag, Adviser

Second Runner-Up

Assessment of Avian Species of the Panay River System by Rey Mabel Aniog and Rey Mabel Aniog and Jhon Darel Balboa, Pontevedra Campus. Dr. Aletha Rose Onglatco, Adviser

Social Sciences, Education & Humanities Category

Mayen Duno, Ailene Duron and Krizel Miramis

Best Paper

Performance of BSED 1 Students in Solving Polynomials Using Algebra Tiles by Mayen Duno, Ailene Duron & Krizel Miramis, Pontevedra Campus. Prof. Evangeline Ramos, Adviser

First Runner-Up

Profile and Aspiration of Women Inmates at Iloilo City District Jail by Kristel Rose Puasan, Jay Ann Samson, Joemarie Gardonia, Dumarao Campus. Dr. Adelfo Virtudazo, Adviser

Second Runner-Up

Assessment of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Aglalana, Dumarao, Capiz by Ricardo Garcia, Jr., Jaydee Haudar and Jorge Jimenes, Dumarao Campus. Dr. Adelfo Virtudazo, Adviser

Reading Comprehension Skills of College Freshmen at CapSU Sigma

by Arnold Murquia, Abegail Guardias, Jammie Lou Ytienza & Julie Buenaflor, Sigma Campus.

Development & Technological Research Category

Johlyn Palma

Best Paper
Alkalinizing Water through Vortex and Magnetic Principles as Applied to Plant’s Growth by Johlyn Palma, Jeffrey Arceño and Rica Celiz, Roxas City Main Campus. Engr. Josue Ajera, Adviser

First Runner-Up

Solar-Powered Multicellular Phone Charger by Robert Ucag, Sigma Campus. Prof. Sofronio Hervias, Adviser

Second Runner-Up

Green Mussel and Chicken in Making Siopao by Louie Labajo, Dayao Campus. Prof. Jocelyn Legaspi, Adviser

Ethnobotanicals, Boracay groundwater studies win PASSAGE research contests

By Niño Manaog

Extension Associate

T

hree research studies from the Capiz State University (CapSU) won top three awards at the 16th Biennial Conference Workshop and International Research Symposium spearheaded by the Philippine Association of Agri-vironment Educators and Entrepreneurs, Inc. (PASSAGE) on Feb. 5–7, 2014 at the Cebu Business Hotel in Cebu City.

Of the three winning papers, two came from the Dumarao Campus and one came from Burias Campus.

First, the “Technology Promotion and Transfer of Ethnobotanical Anthelmintics for Free-range Native Chickens” authored by Dr. Bede Ozaraga, et.al. of CapSU Dumarao won Best Paper under the Economy and Entrepreneurship category, winning over 12 other papers from other member SUCs.

Second, the “DRASTIC Model and GIS-based Assessment of Groundwater Vulnerability to Contamination in Boracay Island” by Engr. Efren Linan, et.al. of Burias Campus won Best Paper for the Environment category. Linan’s paper beat 23 other entries nationwide.

Then, the “Efficacy of Ethnobotanical as Anthelmintics in the Productive Performance of Darag Native Chicken” presented by Dr. Ma. Sylvia Ozaraga, also of Dumarao Campus, placed first runner-up under the  category labeled Sustainable Development, Agricultural Productivity & Food Security, with 53 research entries nationwide.

Anchored on the theme “The Role of Educators and Entrepreneurs in Environmental Sustainability, Food Security and Poverty Reduction,” the biennial conference convened some 150 research studies which fell under four major fields or categories, including Education; Environment; and Economy and Entrepreneurship.

From Capiz to Cavite

CapSU, SDCA forge partnerships in research, extension
By Niño Manaog, Extension Associate, CapSU 

Photos by John Mark Poblete, Account Officer, SDCA

A 12-man team from the Capiz State University (CapSU) led by President Editha Magallanes recently completed their three-day visit to the Saint Dominic College of Asia (SDCA) in Bacoor City, Cavite.

On March 1, all CapSU personnel led lectures on the technologies previously requested by SDCA. Dr. Emelita Solante, extension director, shared on the mushroom production while Dr. Guillermo Legada, research director, presented the CapSU’s bamboo culture.

For his part, Dr. Ramises Solante presented the coconut culture. Then, Dr. Emmanuel Perez, dean of CapSU Roxas City Campus Graduate School showcased the accomplishments of the Mobile Technology School; while Prof. Victor Billanes lectured on aqua-silviculture.

Held at the SDCA audio-visual room, said seminars were attended by SDCA faculty and students; and officials of the Brgy. Layong Mabilog in Maragondon, Cavite, an adopted barangay of SDCA.

Led by their president and CEO, Dr. Gregorio Andaman, Jr., the SDCA warmly received the sharing of technologies and committed to seek CapSU’s assistance in doing their research and extension efforts to their communities.

On the second day, the host school toured the CapSU team to their potential project sites in research & extension in three barangays Layong Mabilog and Talipusngo, both of Maragondon, Cavite. The team was also brought to the mangrove area recently adopted by SDCA in Brgy. Sinegualasan, Bacoor City.

Then, on the last day, representatives of both schools pooled their heads together to draft plans for collaboration in said areas for the communities in Cavite.

For his part, Dr. Andaman thanked CapSU for the generosity of their spirit. In turn, Dr. Magallanes committed to help SDCA, saying all these are just the beginning of the new partnership.

CapSU’s partnership with SDCA has been an initiative of Prof. Amel Magallanes, faculty of the CapSU Roxas City campus, who is now finishing his doctorate studies in Manila. Supported by SDCA President Andaman, all accommodations and preparations were led by Dr. Zenaida Sadiwa, community development officer.

The CapSU and SDCA officials and representatives led by their presidents, Dr. Editha Magallanes (fifth from left, second row) and Dr. Gregorio Andaman, Jr. (sixth from left, second row) are joined by the four officials of Brgy. Talipusngo in Maragondon, Cavite (all seated, front row).

Post-Yolanda Stress Debriefing

CapSU faculty, staff cite personal, professional gains

By Niño Manaog

Extension Associate

Capiz State University

On Dec. 19–20, 2013, the Capiz State University Research, Development and Extension Center (Center) led the Stress Debriefing Training Workshop at the Roxas City Campus, in Roxas City. It featured Dr. Johnny Decatoria of Bacolod assisted by Ms. Gina Ferrer-Castro, Social Worker III of Bacolod City.

Participants share their firsthand experiences with each other even as they are also taught techniques on handling and managing the stress brought about by Supertyphoon Yolanda.

JP Lota Santiago of CapSU Sigma said the training served as refresher course for her. Santiago noted that it only affirmed her knowledge on handling psychological first aid, or trauma healing, noting the step-by-step approach of stress debriefing.

For Santiago, it also served to empower the personnel who must be able to help the victims cope with the shock and the aftermath of the tragedy. She said she is excited to apply her learning to her clients.

For her part, Dr. Leah Abella, faculty of Dumarao Campus echoed significant learning from the workshop. Abella saw the need to help the victims to cope with the shock or trauma caused by the tragedy. For Abella, it is not correct that [you] ignore what the victims are feeling or thinking or saying or even doing. She said that "the more the victims are able to ventilate their feelings to others, the more that they will be able to cope with it and move on."

Based in the hilly area of Dumarao, Abella herself claimed how she had a near-death experience when Supertyphoon Yolanda struck the province of Capiz. She said she had been  stressed that she herself thought she needed to talk about her harrowing experience. She volunteered to narrate her experiences during the workshop proper. Abella likewise noted that those who will process the traumatized need to address one tragedy at a time so that healing can happen.

Mr. Gerard Lee Atienza, English teacher at Burias Campus, had to say that everyone should be strong enough, or formidable, during times of tragedies like Yolanda. Atienza said that there is also the need for one to open up to others, so that he or she will be able to move on.

After the workshop, Atienza personally asked his students regarding their Yolanda experiences. But he is happy to note that most if not all of their students were back to school when classes resumed in the first week of December, as if "parang walang nangyari (as if nothing happened)." Nevertheless, he also saw the need to conduct their own stress debriefing sessions with the students anytime soon.

Ms. Lorna Villaruz, nurse at the Dayao Campus, said that it is good that they were taught the step-by-step process in stress debriefing. The workshop gave her an idea on "how we can be of help to our community," especially in times of calamities in which people get depressed after they have experienced the loss of their loved ones, properties and their livelihood. Villaruz noted that by giving the victims opportunities to open up and share their experiences to those who empathize with them, their pains and fears are eased away bit by bit, and their anxieties alleviated.

Stress debriefing is also good because the process allows victims to share their experiences which caused the trauma, while being able to provide avenues that allow them to recover and rebuild their homes and, most importantly, restore themselves to life.

The workshop is the initiative of Vice-President for RDE Cora Navarra (far left) who sought the expertise of Dr. Johnny Decatoria (center) through Ms. Gina Ferrer-Castro (far right) of the DSWD Bacolod City.

20 CapSU researches read in PASSAGE’s 16th confab in Cebu

By N. Manaog
Reports from Rector John Latoza

Cebu City—Some 22 research studies by faculty researchers from the various campuses of the Capiz State University (CapSU) were presented during the 16th Biennial Conference Workshop and International Research Symposium spearheaded by the Philippine Association of Agri-vironment Educators and Entrepreneurs, Inc. (PASSAGE) on Feb. 5–7, 2014 at the Cebu Business Hotel here.

Anchored on the theme “The Role of Educators and Entrepreneurs in Environmental Sustainability, Food Security and Poverty Reduction,” the biennial conference convened some 150 research studies falling under four major fields or categories. Said researches were conducted in some 35 state universities and colleges from all over the country.

Of the said number of researches presented, 22 came from CapSU, which were read in four major categories, namely: Education; Environment; Economics and Entrepreneurship; and Sustainability Development, Agricultural Productivity, and Food Security.

For the Education category, eight papers were presented, as follows: “National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) Results of the College Students in Relation to Their Courses Enrolled: Basis for Functional Career Services Program” by Dr. Marcela Buenvenida of Pilar Campus and Dr. Editha Magallanes; Jennifer Benliro’s “CapSU Pilar Skills Development, Advocacy, Volunteerism and Empowerment (S.A.V.E.) Program on Health;” and “Assessment of Multiple Intelligences of the Students: Inputs to Student Development” by Dr. Vivian Alejaga, et.al. of the Roxas City Dayao Campus.

For the same category, three papers also came from the Poblacion Mambusao Campus, namely: Dr. Lillibeth Leonor’s “Faculty Development Program: Its Contributions to the Organizational Effectiveness of State Universities and Colleges;” Dr. Lucille Marquez’s “Capiz State University: An Institutional Analysis for Optimum Resource Mobilization;” and Prof. Julie Dalida’s “Educational Productivity Factors: Their Influence in Students.”

Other presenters for this category were Dr. Jocelyn Magallanes & Marycel Macario who authored “Conflict Resolutions As Displayed by the Teaching and Non-teaching Personnel of Capiz State University: Input to Grievance Policy Framework” and Sapian Satellite College’s Prof. Maria Aurora Victoriano who presented “Factors Associated with the Difficulties Encountered in Teaching English at Capiz State University.”

Meanwhile, four CapSU papers were read for the Environment category, namely: Candelara Arro’s “Isolation and Identification of Coliform from Oyster (Crassrotea iridalie) at Sapian Bay, Capiz”; “Unearthing the Mythological Legends of Different Barangays in the Municipality of Pontevedra, Capiz” by Rossandrew Villaruel and Susan Dangan of CapSU Pontevedra Campus; “DRASTIC Model and GIS-based Assessment of Groundwater Vulnerability to Contamination in Boracay Island” by Efren Linan, et.al.; and “Condition Indices and Heavy Metal Levels in Green Mussel (Perna viridis L.) Populations in Sapian and Ivisan, Capiz” by Loreli Legada, et.al. of Roxas City Main Campus.

Under Economy and Entrepreneurship category, the three papers presented were: “Assessment of Tourism Industry in the Province of Capiz” by Eunice Kay Yasa, et.al. of CapSU Sigma; “Technology Promotion and Transfer of Ethnobotanical Anthelmintics for Free-range Native Chickens” by Dr. Bede Ozaraga, et.al. of CapSU Dumarao; and the “Development and Quality Assessment of Herb-flavored Sweet Potato Chocolate Spread” by Marife Hilapad of CapSU Mambusao.

For the broad category of Sustainable Development, Agricultural Productivity and Food Security, ten papers from CapSU were presented.

Of the said number, five came from CapSU Burias Campus, namely: “Performance of Broilers Supplemented with Different Homemade EM Concoctions” by Auralyn Balacase, et.al.; “Socio-economic Profile and Farming Practices of Upland Rice Farmers in the Province of Aklan” by Rector John Latoza, et.al.; “Growth and Yield of Response of Sweet Sorghum Varieties to Soil Fertility Enhancers under Grown-up Coconuts” by Nicolas Braña, et.al.; “Soil Fertility Dynamics and Agronomic Performance of Indigenous Upland Rice As Affected by Legume Intercrops in A Coconut-based Farming System” by Ryan Sarimong; and Growth of African Nightcrawlers (Eudrilus eugeniae) of Indigenous Substrates and Chemical Characteristics of their Vermicomposts by Guillermo Legada, et.al.

Participants to the PASSAGE's 16th International Research Symposium 

Two came from Dayao Campus, namely: “Spiced Oyster Vegetable Kropeck: A Technology Refinement” by Dr. Edna Nava, et.al. and “Germination and Vigor Performance of Sweet Sorghum Seeds Harvested at Various Stage of Maturity and Subjected to Various Storage Conditions” by Veronica Albaladejo, et.al.

The other papers came from the other campuses, namely: “Physical Attributes and Milling Characteristics of Upland Paddy Rice” by Engr. Julito Albaladejo, et.al. of Pontevedra; “Efficacy of Ethnobotanical As Anthelmintics in the Productive Performance of Darag Native Chicken” by Dr. Ma. Sylvia Ozaraga of Dumarao; “Citizen-based Standards for Performance Measures and Reporting Systems of Municipalities in the Province of Capiz” by Dr. Evelyn Borgonia of Pilar; and “Production Practices toward Technology Development for Indigenous Upland Rice in Tapaz, Capiz” by Dr. Mary Jane Floro of Tapaz.

Among others, Dr. Aladino Leccio, outgoing president of PASSAGE, encouraged the participants to “ponder on the relevance of our works in helping our communities attain food security.”

In the same event, Leccio turned over the PASSAGE leadership to the new set of officers.

20 CapSU researches read in PASSAGE’s 16th confab in Cebu

By Niño Manaog
Extension Associate
With reports from Rector John Latoza

 Cebu City—Some 20 research studies by faculty researchers from the various campuses of the Capiz State University (CapSU) were presented during the 16th Biennial Conference Workshop and International Research Symposium spearheaded by the Philippine Association of Agri-vironment Educators and Entrepreneurs, Inc. (PASSAGE) on Feb. 5–7, 2014 at the Cebu Business Hotel  here.

Anchored on the theme “The Role of Educators and Entrepreneurs in Environmental Sustainability, Food Security and Poverty Reduction,” the biennial conference convened some 150 research studies falling under four major fields or categories. Said papers were conducted in some 35 state universities and colleges from all over the country.

Of the said number of researches presented, 20 came from CapSU, which were read in four major categories, namely: Education; Environment; Economics and Entrepreneurship; and Sustainability Development Agricultural Productivity and Food Security.

For Education category, eight papers were presented, as follows: “National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) Results of the College Students in Relation to Their Courses Enrolled: Basis for Functional Career Services Program” by Dr. Marcela Buenvenida of Pilar Campus and Dr. Editha Magallanes; Jennifer Benliro’s “CapSU Pilar Skills Development, Advocacy, Volunteerism and Empowerment (S.A.V.E.) Program on Health;” and “Assessment of Multiple Intelligences of the Students: Inputs to Student Development” by Dr. Vivian Alejaga, et.al. of Roxas City Dayao Campus.

For the same category, three papers also came from the Mambusao Campus, namely: Dr. Lillibeth Leonor’s “Faculty Development Program: Its Contributions to the Organizational Effectiveness of State Universities and Colleges;” Dr. Lucille Marquez’s “Capiz State University: An Institutional Analysis for Optimum Resource Mobilization;” and Prof. Julie Dalida’s “Educational Productivity Factors: Their Influence in Students.”

Other presenters for this category were Dr. Jocelyn Magallanes & Marycel Macario who authored “Conflict Resolutions As Displayed by the Teaching and Non-teaching Personnel of Capiz State University: Input to Grievance Policy Framework” and Sapian Satellite College’s Prof. Maria Aurora Victoriano who presented “Factors Associated with the Difficulties Encountered in Teaching English at Capiz State University.”

Meanwhile, four CapSU papers were read for the Environment category, namely: Candelara Arro’s “Isolation and Identification of Coliform from Oyster (Crassrotea iridalie) at Sapian Bay, Capiz”; “Unearthing the Mythological Legends of Different Barangays in the Municipality of Pontevedra, Capiz” by Rossandrew Villaruel and Susan Dangan of CapSU Pontevedra Campus; “DRASTIC Model and GIS-based Assessment of Groundwater Vulnerability to Contamination in Boracay Island” by Efren Linan, et.al.; and “Condition Indices and Heavy Metal Levels in Green Mussel (Perna viridis L.) Populations in Sapian and Ivisan, Capiz.”

Under Economy and Entrepreneurship category, the three papers presented were: “Assessment of Tourism Industry in the Province of Capiz” by Eunice Kay Yasa, et.al. of CapSU Sigma; “Technology Promotion and Transfer of Ethnobotanical Anthelmintics for Free-range Native Chickens” by Dr. Bede Ozaraga, et.al. of CapSU Dumarao; and the “Development and Quality Assessment of Herb-flavored Sweet Potato Chocolate Spread” by Marife Hilapad of CapSU Mambusao.

For the broad category of Sustainable Development, Agricultural Productivity and Food Security, ten papers from CapSU were presented.

Of the said number, four came from CapSU Burias Campus, namely: “Performance of Broilers Supplemented with Different Homemade EM Concoctions” by Auralyn Balacase, et.al.; “Socio-economic Profile and Farming Practices of Upland Rice Farmers in the Province of Aklan” by Rector John Latoza, et.al.; “Growth and Yield of Response of Sweet Sorghum Varieties to Soil Fertility Enhancers under Grown-up Coconuts” by Nicolas Braña, et.al.; and “Soil Fertility Dynamics and Agronomic Performance of Indigenous Upland Rice As Affected by Legume Intercrops in A Coconut-based Farming System” by Ryan Sarimong.

Two came from Dayao Campus, namely: “Spiced Oyster Vegetable Kropeck: A Technology Refinement” by Dr. Edna Nava, et.al. and “Germination and Vigor Performance of Sweet Sorghum Seeds Harvested at Various Stage of Maturity and Subjected to Various Storage Conditions” by Veronica Albaladejo, et.al.

The other papers came from the other campuses, namely: “Physical Attributes and Milling Characteristics of Upland Paddy Rice” by Engr. Julito Albaladejo, et.al. of Pontevedra; “Efficacy of Ethnobotanical As Anthelmintics in the Productive Performance of Darag Native Chicken” by Dr. Ma. Sylvia Ozaraga of Dumarao; “Citizen-based Standards for Performance Measures and Reporting Systems of Municipalities in the Province of Capiz” by Dr. Evelyn Borgonia of Pilar; and “Production Practices toward Technology Development for Indigenous Upland Rice in Tapaz, Capiz” by Dr. Mary Jane Floro of Tapaz.

Among others, Dr. Aladino Leccio, outgoing president of PASSAGE, encouraged the participants to “ponder on the relevance of our works in helping our comunities attain food security.”

In the same event, Leccio turned over the PASSAGE leadership to the new set of officers.

In search of new technologies

More CapSU faculty, staff join 2013 Agrilink

By Niño Manaog

Extension Associate II

Capiz State University

World Trade Center, Pasay City—The Research, Development and Extension Center (RDEC) of the Capiz State University (CapSU) led by Dr. Cora Navarra, vice-president for research and extension, brought some 20 faculty members from the CapSU campuses and staff of the Extension Institute to take part in the four-day Agrilink which ran from Oct. 4–8 here.

Also led by Dr. Guillermo Legada, Jr., research director; and Dr. Emelita Solante, extension director, the delegation consisted of faculty researchers and staff from across the CapSU campuses, namely: Dr. Bede Ozaraga, Dr. Ma. Sylvia Ozaraga of Dumarao Campus; Dr. Maryanne Martelino, Prof. Eleonor Briones, Dr. Ramesis Solante, Prof. Auralyn Balacase and Mr. Frank Figarola of Burias Campus; Dr. Jocelyn Dagudag and Dr. Renato Ollos of Pontevedra Campus; and Dr. Sykum Legarda, Mr. Eduardo Navarra, Mr. Antonio Buñi, and Mr. Niño Manaog, all of the Extension Institute.

(Clockwise from top left) Extension Specialist Eduardo Navarra checks out a plants display in a booth; RDEC's Antonio Buni samples the vegetables in a commercial farms display; Dr. Sykum Legarda and Prof Eleonor Briones register for the first day; Dr. Ramesis Solante, Prof. Frank Figarola and Agricultural Technician Ceferino Lizada make friends with a fellow agri-tourist; and VP for RDE Cora Navarra make queries with a booth staff.

Anchored on the “Common Service Facilities: Key to the Value Chain, ” this year’s Agrilink focused on the chain of agriculture-related business encompassing a wide variety of production inputs and systems, post harvest, value-adding, food processing and retailing.

Held along with Aqualink, which showcased current technologies and products in fisheries and Foodlink, which promoted innovations and current trends in food processing, the four-day Agrilink offered numerous technical and product presentations, cooking demos, product launches, raffles and even fun games for the participants.

Among others, the CapSU participants surveyed new technologies featured in the said three exhibit areas and also attended the lecture-forums on varied interests from which they gained new information and know-how.

According to Dr. Cora Navarra, this year RDEC made sure to send more staff and collaborated with the campuses to send faculty researchers to the Agrilink so that they are updated with the current technologies in agriculture, fisheries and food processing.

For Navarra, exposure to modern trends and innovations is inevitable because this will keep researchers and extension workers abreast with the present-day demands. Additional knowledge and information will give them more leverage to effectively pursue research studies in their respective stations and to equip them with updated technologies to share to farmers and other clients. Navarra added that all said efforts have been inspired and supported by Dr. Editha L. Magallanes, CapSU president.

The CapSU Monitor off the press

By Niño Manaog

Extension Associate II

Capiz State University

Roxas City—Recently, the Research, Development and Extension Center (RDEC) of the Capiz State University (CapSU) based here headed by Vice-President for RDE Cora Navarra, facilitated the release of the two issues of The CapSU Monitor, the official publication of the Capsu RDEC.

The said two issues, namely: Volume 12, Number 1 (January to June 2012) and Volume 12, Number 2 (July to December 2012)—document RDEC’s activities highlights during the previous year left off by thenVP for RDE Geronimo Gregorio and toward the period when Dr. Navarra assumed the said post.

The first issue featured the banner headline “Helping People Help Themselves: DOLE, TESDA, Province of Capiz, CapSU award welding kits to 100 recipients” which highlights the collaboration of said entities to provide workable livelihoods to the students of the Shield Metal Arc Welding of CapSU Roxas City Campus’s Mobile Technology School.

The second issue bannered “Hard Work and Success: Magallanes, CapSU reap nat’l, int’l awards,” which features the story of CapSU President Editha L. Magallanes when she was conferred, among others, the Dangal ng Bayan Award by President Benigno Simeon Aquino III in September 2012 in Malacañang and when CapSU and Dr. Magallanes won international recognition in the field of education.

Highlighting more of CapSU’s research and extension activities for the said period, the said publications also profiled Prof. Adelfo Virtudazo who currently heads the Western Visayas Bamboo Research Center based in Codingle, Dumarao, Capiz; and Mr. Eduardo Navarra, extension specialist and Techno Gabay Team Leader and Agricultural Technician Ceferino Lizada, both of the Extension Institute based in Poblacion, Mambusao, Capiz.