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The RDE Quarterly Vol. 3 No. 4 October—December 2014
CONTENTS BatStateU, to host IRCIEST 2015 3
New Assistant Directors, designated 5
BatStateU budding researchers in STCIERD
and PCIERRD writing proposal workshop
CONAHS conducts Research Proposal Writing 6
Workshop
CIT faculty members trained on writing 7
winning and publishing researches
Research Output, cited 7
BatStateU faculty members trained on 8
Energy audit and Cleaner Prouction
Program
PGUIRR to invigorate research and 9
Development BatStateU shows support
Food Safety Team presents activities 9
Research Presentations 10
BatStateU – BIDANI Extension Service 14
wins PAEPI’s Search for the Best
Research-based Extension Services
Extension Paper wins 3rd Best Paper Award 14
BatStateU, UN-WFP hold training and 15
environmental summit and exhibit
BatStateU holds awareness campaign 16
on VAWC
Main Campus I students attend 17
voluntary blood donation pep talk
UPLB and BatStateU continue BIDANI 18
implementation
BatStateU ESO conducts GAD 19
eminar-workshop
BatStateU officials in CHED National 20
Extension Conference
Assembly on GAD Focal Point System held 21
Extension, Budget and Student Services 21
officials in 4th CALABARZON
GAD Convention
Technology Update 23
The RDE Quarterly is the official publication
of the Office of the Vice President for Research,
Development and Extension of Batangas State
University, Batangas City, Philippines.
Editor in Chief
Erma B. Quinay, DBA, ASEAN Eng.
Editorial Team
Dr. Shirley G. Cabrera
Dr. Jocelyn R. Castillo
Prof. Romeo C. De Castro
Engr. Albertson D. Amante
Asst. Prof. Realiza M. Mame
Asst. Prof. Irene H. Maralit
Mrs. Rowena O. Anyayahan
Dr. Emil C. Alcantara
Mr. Reygan H. Sangalang
Asst. Prof. Jeanette M. Roxas
Asst. Prof. Benedict O. Medina
Asst. Prof. Armando V. Mendoza Jr.
Asst. Prof. Vaberlie P. Mandane
Technical Assistants
Richelle V. Boiser
Lea B. Guico
Emelie A. Ona
Ivy Fides R. Perez
Mar Lopez
Adviser
Rosemarie D. Robles
Consultant
Tirso A. Ronquillo, PhD, ASEAN Eng.
BatStateU, to host the IRCIEST 2015
In order to continuously convene and share the
most innovative practices with local and international
researchers and professionals, specifically in the areas of
engineering, science and technology, Batangas State
University is geared to host again the International
Research Conference on Innovations in Engineering,
Science and Technology (IRCIEST) on November
18-20, 2015 at the Main Campus I, Batangas City.
With the theme "Responding to the Challenges
of Globalization through Engineering, Science and
Technology Innovations," IRCIEST 2015 is a three-day
event which brings together science and engineering
professionals and researchers in the country and in other
parts of the world to share recent discoveries and results
of their scientific inquiries.
The research papers to be presented will fall
under any of the following thematic areas:
Automation
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Electronics
Energy and Environment
Engineering Education
Food and Agriculture
Information and Communication Technology
Instrumentation and Control
Materials Science and Engineering
Nanotechnology
Science and Technology Education
Technopreneurship
Submitted research papers for oral or poster
presentation shall undergo a blind peer review process
by the International Scientific Committee (ISC) which
is composed of a pool of experts around the globe.
Papers that have the potential for publication in
the international refereed journal on innovations in
engineering, science and technology will undergo
another round of review by the ISC. Selected research
papers will be published in our International Research
Journal on Engineering, Science and Technology
(IRJIEST).
An International Advisory Board (IAB) shall
also be created to provide professional and technical
insights on the conduct of the conference and serve as
the general oversight committee of IRCIEST 2015.
In addition to the keynote speeches, plenary
sessions and paper presentations, the conference will
highlight Master Classes which will provide an
international platform for in-depth discussions on the
most innovative technologies, trends and practices
spearheaded by invited local and international speakers.
A Conference Banquet will be held on the first
night of IRCIEST 2015 while a Tour will be organized
on the last day for international delegates and other
interested local participants.
Dr. Erma B. Quinay, Vice President for
Research, Development and Extension, serves as the
General Conference Chair, while Dr. Tirso A.
Ronquillo, University President, heads the International
Advisory Board.
Photo shows the IRCIEST 2015 logo. IRCIEST is to be held on November 18-20, 2015 at Batangas State University Main Campus I.
The IRCIEST 2015 Conference Chair, Dr. Erma B. Quinay during a meeting with
Committee Chairpersons and Members at the Nursing Amphitheatre, on December
5, 2014
NEWS FEATURE 3
New Assistant Directors, designated
Three new Assistant Directors were
designated to work under the Research Management
Services Director, Dr. Jocelyn R. Castillo.
Dr. Emil C. Alcantara was designated as
Assistant Director for Data Processing Services
effective October 13, 2014. His duties include
assisting researchers in facilitating the statistical/
simulation requirements in their research projects;
checking, evaluating and processing statistical and
other simulation data; assisting researchers in the
analysis of statistical/simulation results and ensures
the accuracy of results of analysis before release of
which to clients; and ensuring proper maintenance
and upgrading of all simulation software and
computers.
Effective December 1, 2014, Engr.
Albertson D. Amante was designated as Assistant
Director for Intellectual Property Management,
Product and Technology Assessment and
Commercialization. His duties include implementing
the approved Intellectual Property policy of the
University; evaluating applications for patent/
registration and copyrights; determining the
patentability or copyright ability; leading and
assembling the team who will evaluate the product
or technology in terms of its capability and
function, novelty, impacts, competitiveness and
commercialization.
Mr. Reygan H. Sangalang was designated
as Assistant Director for Analytical Laboratory and
Testing Services effective December 1, 2014. His
duties include facilitating laboratory testing and
analysis of samples from the researchers;
developing, executing and managing the activities
in the analytical and testing laboratory, and
ensuring the accuracy of results of daily analyses
before release of which to clients; checking,
evaluating and analyzing tests results performed by
analysts/chemists; authorizing further analysis to
establish accuracy, conclusions or recommendations
in the final report; ensuring good working condition
of equipment through regular calibration and
maintenance; and maintaining `proper inventory of
equipment, materials and reagents in the laboratory.
4 RESEARCH NEWS
BatStateU budding researchers in STCIERD and PCIERRD writing proposal workshop
A two-day writing workshop on project
proposal preparation sponsored by the Southern
Tagalog Consortium for Industry and Energy
Research and Development (STCIERD) and the
Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and
Emerging Technology Research and Development
(PCIEERD) was held on November 17-18, 2014 at
the Regional Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Center, DOST IV-A Los Baños, Laguna.
Faculty researchers from different
University campuses - Ms. Chevelle V. Gaan, Ms.
Elizabeth B. Bartolay, Mr. Elvic Sanchez, Ms.
Erma Alcayde, Ms. Kristine May Escalona, Ms.
Carmina Caurez, Ms. Milanie De Guzman, Mr.
Norxine Montalbo, Ms. Jennifer Basilan and Mr.
Von Jaryd Dinglasan attended the workshop.
Speakers were Mr. Loreto C. Carasi,
Supervising Science Research Specialist for Energy
Participants during the Southern Tagalog Consortium for Industry and Energy Research and Development (STCIERD) and the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) writing workshop on project proposal
preparation on November 17-18, 2014 at the Regional Food Safety and Quality Assurance Center, DOST IV-A Los, Baños, Laguna
RESEARCH NEWS 5
and Utilities Systems Technology Development
Division who discussed about writing a fundable
research paper and Ms. Grace F. Estillore,
Supervising Science Research Specialist for Food
Sector of the Industrial Technology Development
Division who covered on the preparation of
proposals using the DOST forms and the procedures
in funding a research work.
Participants were expected to come up with
a project proposal related to PCIEERD’s research
agenda: Sustainable Energy, Sustainable Mass
Transport, Technologies for Industry
Competitiveness, Development of High Value
Products from by-products of Elemi Oil Processing
and Environment, Climate Change Adaptation and
Disaster Risk Reduction.
6 RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
CONAHS conducts Research Proposal Writing Workshop
The message of Dr. Erma B. Quinay,
VP for Research, Development and Extension
expressing the full support of the University
administration to CONAHS’s research endeavors
was the opening inspirational motivation to the
healthcare instructors who attended the seminar
on Research Proposal Writing on health sciences
held on November 20, 2014 at the College of
Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (CONAHS)
Accreditation Room.
University research officials facilitated the
seminar. Asst. Prof. Rosenda A. Bronce,
Asst. Director for Analytical Laboratory and
Testing Services discussed the technicalities of
preparing a research proposal and the procedures
on screening research proposals for possible
internal/external funding. Dr. Jocelyn R.
Castillo, Director for Research Management
Services discussed the different statistical tools
and importance of their correct application on
treatment of the data collected. Dr. Shirley G.
Cabrera, Director for Research oriented the
faculty members about the research incentives
offered by the University to faculty engaged in
research.
Prof. Rosenda A. Bronce discusses the procedures on preparing and screening research proposals in the Seminar on Research Proposal Writing on Health Sciences on November 20, 2014 at College of Nursing and Allied Health
Sciences (CONAHS) Accreditation Room
Dr. Shirley G. Cabrera discusses the research incentives offered by the University to faculty engaged in research on November 20, 2014 at the
College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (CONAHS)
CONAHS Dean Chris Norman Dimaano and Ms. Chevelle Gaan award the Certificate of Recognition to Dr. Jocelyn R. Castillo for
sharing her expertise in the Seminar on Research Proposal Writing on
Health Sciences on November 20, 2014 at College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (CONAHS) Accreditation Room
RESEARCH NEWS 7
CIT faculty members trained on writing winning and publishing researches
The College of Industrial Technology (CIT),
BatStateU Main Campus II conducted a one-day
Seminar-Workshop on Writing Winning Research
Papers and Publishable Papers on December 12, 2014
at the CEAFA Audio-Visual Room, Alangilan
Campus. The workshop aims to enhance the research
proposal writing skills of the faculty and staff of the
college and to orient the new faculty members on the
opportunities in conducting relevant researches. It also
serves as preparation for the upcoming AACUP Level
IV accreditation of the College.
Engr. Albertson D. Amante, Asst. Director
for Intellectual Property Management, Product
Technology Assessment and Commercialization
(IPMPTAC) discussed about Writing a Winning
Research Proposal. He also facilitated the workshop
proper on research proposal writing.
Asst. Prof. Irene H. Maralit, Assistant
Director for Entrepreneurial and Business Research
presented the updates on BatStateU research activities .
Research Output, cited
A research output of the University President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo was cited in two papers
published in two different journals.
Dr. Ronquillo’s ―Analysis of Competitiveness of Batangas State University College of Engineering
using Porter's five competitive forces model‖ was cited in the research paper ―Coping Strategies Adopted by
Public Universities in Kenya in Response to Environment‖ by Francis M. Mathooko and Martin Ogutu.
This paper was published in the Journal of Management and Strategy, Vol. 5, No.1.
The said research output was also cited in the paper ―A Move Towards a More Sustained
Competitive Institution: Using theories of Structure and Change‖ by Cerease Nevins-Bennett published in
the Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, Vol. 1, No. 4.
Asst. Prof. Jeanette M. Roxas, Assistant
Director for Research Management Information System
and Publication (RMISP) enlightened the participants on
the current guidelines on presentations and research
publications which includes request for University
assistance, incentives and official time.
CIT faculty members, Dr. Christopher Chua
and Dr. Evangeline B. Gardiano shared their
experiences on international publications and
presentations. They encouraged the participants to
embrace the culture and spirit of research and to enjoy the
prestige and the incentives of being a researcher.
Asst. Prof. Joanalyn C. Estioco and Engr.
Maylen Generoso-Eroa, authors of the institutionally
funded research ―Intelligible Pronunciation of Global
Filipinos‖ presented the approved proposal and work and
financial plan of their research. They further presented
activities accomplished for the implementation of the said
research project.
“The more important reason is that the research itself provides an important long-run
perspective on the issues that we face on a day-to-day basis. ” -Ben Bernanke
8 RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
BatStateU faculty members trained on Energy audit and Cleaner Prouction Program
In pursuit of efficient utilization and effective
management of the University’s energy resources, the
Energy Audit Committee of the University and
selected faculty members from all campuses
underwent training for energy auditors on November
3-4, 2014 at the Multimedia Room, GPB Main
Campus I.
Engr. Herminigildo Marasigan, Science
Research Specialist II from PSCC Cavite was the
resource speaker of the training. He oriented the
trainees on how to use the different equipment in
energy audit.
Participants were Engr. Gerald T. Aguila,
Engr. Ma. Lourdes V. Balansay, Engr. Donnalyn C.
Cabaces, Engr. Allan B. De Villa, and Engr. Eleonor
M. Reyes of CEAFA; Prof. Servillano A. Gardiano,
Engr. Marilou M. Maala and Engr. Ruel D. Tolentino
of CIT; Engr. Jerald Jay N. Panopio, Engr. Gido M.
Pradil, and Engr. Evelyn Pilar C. Villaluz of GE; Engr.
Larilyn I. Ilao and Engr. Rosana C. Lat of Malvar
Campus; Engr. Rodolfo L. Francisco of Nasugbu
Campus; Engr. Jovito P. Permante of Lipa Campus;
Engr. Elizabeth B. Bartolay of San Juan Campus; and
Engr. Filomeno A. Barcelos of Rosario Campus.
BatStateU applies for University Hymn copyright protection, Red Spartans and Motto
trademark
Application for COPYRIGHT protection of the
University’s Hymn was accepted at the National Library-
Copyright Division on November 3, 2014.
The lyrics of the Hymn was authored by Prof.
Rosemarie D. Robles and the musical notes was done by Mr.
Patrocinio Sanchez.
Trademarks for University’s Red Spartans and
University Motto (Leading Innovation, Transforming Lives)
were also applied on November 3, 2014 at the Intellectual
Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHIL).
From left to right: Dr. Shirley G. Cabrera, Engr. Allan B. De Villa,
Engr. Ma. Lourdes V. Balansay, Dr. Erma B. Quinay and Ms. Irene H.
Maralit during the Energy Audit and Cleaner Production Training
November 3-4, 2014 at Nursing Amphitheatre, GPB Main Campus I.
The participants of the Energy Audit Training with VP for Research,
Development and Extension, Dr. Erma B. Quinay and resource speaker
Engr. Herminigildo Marasigan
Photo shows the trademark application of the University’s Red Spartans
PGUIRR to invigorate research and development
BatStateU shows support
Director for Research Shirley G. Cabrera
participated in the inaugural meeting of the Philippine
Government University Industry Research Roundtable
(PGUIRR) on November 24, 2014 at The Peninsula
Manila Hotel, Makati City. Attendees of the meeting
were scientists, researchers and policy makers from
government, industry groups and leading universities.
PGUIRR is an independent, non-aligned body
established with support from the U.S. Embassy
Manila’s United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) through its Science,
Technology, Research, and Innovation for
Development (STRIDE) Program.
It aims to strengthen research and development in the country by boosting science and technology
research. It will convene every quarter to discuss science and technology issues and coordinate research across
various sectors. It will also serve as an advisory body that counsels and consults with government agencies and
other entities on research concerns.
A white paper on the Philippine Innovation Ecosystem, commissioned by USAID was presented at the
meeting, which set the tone for succeeding discussions and generated recommendations for action from the
roundtable members.
USAID Mission Director Gloria D. Steele during her address in the Philippine Government University Industry Research Roundtable
(PGUIRR) at The Peninsula Manila Hotel, Makati City on November
24, 2014.
Food Safety Team presents activities
Dr. Shirley G. Cabrera, Asst. Prof. Rosenda A.
Bronce and Engr. Marielli Katherine C. Untalan
presented the BatStateU Food Safety Team’s activities in
the Food Safety Team Conference on November 28, 2014
at the Multipurpose Hall, DOST 4A, Los Banos, Laguna.
Other researchers from the CALABARZON’s
Provincial Science and Technology Centers (PSTCs),
State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), and Small-
Medium Enterprises (SMEs) also presented their food
safety activities.
This conference which bore the theme, Meeting
Global Challenges on Food Safety, is part of the
regionwide program on Food Safety of the Department of
Science and Technology-CALABARZON.
Dr. Shirley G. Cabrera, Asst. Prof. Rosenda A. Bronce and Engr. Marielli Katherine C. Untalan together with other participants of
the DOST IV-A’s Food Safety Team Conference at the Multipur-
pose Hall, DOST 4A, Los Banos, Laguna on November 28, 2014
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES 9
10 RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS-INTERNATIONAL
Conference Title: Sotero H. Laurel Social Science
International Conference
Conference Date: December 11-13, 2014
Conference Venue: Lyceum of the Philippines, University-
Batangas
Conference Date: December 11-13, 2014
Research Paper: Knowledge of Fishermen on the Hazards of
Aquarium Fishing: An Input for a Documentary Film
Presentor: Mr. Dexter R. Pagcaliwagan
Conference Title: IEEE International Conference on
Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering
(TALE) 2014
Conference Date: December 8-10, 2014
Conference Venue: New Zealand, Wellington, New
Zealand
Research Paper: Implementing Outcomes-Based in
Electronics Engineering of Batangas State
University: Motivations, Processes, Challenges
Presentor: Engr. Divina Gracia D. Ronquillo
Conference Title: 7th International Conference on
Humano id , Nano technology, In fo rmat ion
Technology, Communication and Control,
Environment and Management 2014 (HNICEM
2014)
Conference Date: November 12 – 14, 2014
Conference Venue: Hotel Centro, Puerto Princesa,
Palawan
Research Paper: Solar-Powered Lifting Mechanism
for Handpump Systems
Presentor: Engr. Divina Gracia D. Ronquillo
Research Paper: Relationship of Self-Efficacy and
Occupational Stress among College Professors
Presentor: Dr. Imelda M. Flores
Research Paper: Myth on Agression Among
Batangueños: A Psychological Inquiry
Presentor: Mr. Albert M. Arcega
Conference Title: International Conference on History,
Plant Sciences and Education (ICPHSE-2014)
Conference Date: December 7-8 2014
Conference Venue: Phuket Island, Thailand
Conference Title: 4th PAEPI Biennial Convention
Conference Date: December 1-3, 2014
Conference Venue: Pamantasang Lungsod ng Pasig,
Pasig City
Research Paper: Benchmarking entrepreneurial
opportunities through the Teaching of Home
Economics
Presentor: Dr. Romeo M. Guillo
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS-INTERNATIONAL
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Conference Title: International Higher Education
Research Forum
Conference Date: November 6-8, 2014
Conference Venue: Century Park Hotel, Manila
Research Paper: Professionalism of College Mentors
in State Universities in Calabarzon: Basis for a
Proposed Capability Program
Presenter: Dr. Rowena R. Abrea
Research Paper: College Teacher Education in the
Batangas State University System: Expectations and
New Agenda
Presenter: Dr. Nerrie E. Malaluan
Conference Title: International Higher Education
Research Forum
Conference Date: October 21-22,2014
Conference Venue: Heritage Hotel, Pasay City,
Manila
Research Paper: Integrals of Composite Functions
through Tabular Integration by Parts
Presenter: Dr. Emil C. Alcantara
Conference Title: International Higher Education
Research Forum
Conference Date: November 6-8, 2014
Conference Venue: Century Park Hotel, Manila
Research Paper: Analysis of lead in Round scad
(Decapterusmacrosoma) from Batangas Bay
Presenter: Mr. Reygan H. Sangalang
Research Paper: Design and Development of
Tamarind Ketchup MakingMachine
Presenter: Dr. Shirley G. Cabrera
Research Paper: Level of Competency of BS
Chemistry Graduates of Batangas State University in
Providing Services to Industries
Presenter: Ms. Lizabeth B. Tejada
Conference Title: 2nd International Scholars’
Conference
Conference Date: October 15-16, 2014.
Conference Venue: Adventist University of the
Philippines, Silang, Cavite
Research Paper: Series Forms of the Integrals of
Products of Elementary Functions through Tabular
Integration by Parts
Presenter: Dr. Emil C. Alcantara
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS—NATIONAL
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Conference Title: National Capability Enhancement Training for
NSTP Educators and Implementers
Conference Date: October 22-24, 2014.
Conference Venue: Supreme Hotel, Magsaysay Rd., Baguio City
Research Paper: Cherished Filipino values in the secondary
school Home Economics curriculum
Presenter: Dr. Romeo M. Guillo
Conference Title: First Conference on Communication Research
of the Philippines
Conference Date: October 16-17 2014
Conference Venue: UP Mindanao, Davao City
Research Paper: Knowledge of Fishermen on the Hazards of
Aquarium Fishing: An Input for a Documentary Film
Presenter: Mr. Dexter R. Pagcaliwagan
Conference Title: 43rd Annual Kapisanan
ng mga Kimiko ng Pilipinas-Southern
Tagalog Convention
Conference Date: November 26-27, 2014
Conference Venue: D.L. Umali Hall,
SEARCA, University of the Philippines Los
Baños
Research Paper: Characterization of
anthocyanin from the selected plant sample
and its utilization as food colorant
Presenter: Ms. Ivy Fides R. Perez
Conference Title: CHED Research Conference
Conference Date: November 21, 2014
Conference Venue: University of Perpetual Help System, Laguna
Research Paper: Implementing Flip-Flop Teaching Model in Thermal Physics for Engineering Students
Presenter: Dr. Emil C. Alcantara
Research Paper: Design and Development of a Miniature Wave Energy Converter
Presenter: Engr. Ma. Lourdes V. Balansay
Research Paper: Design and Installation of Solar Powered Flood Warning System in Brgy. Simlong, Batangas
City
Presenter: Engr. Ma. Lourdes V. Balansay
Research Paper: Analysis of Lead in Mackerel Tuna (Euthynnusaffinis) from Balayan Bay
Presenter: Assoc. Prof. Rosenda A. Bronce
Research Paper: Passion for Philippine Social Transformation in the Novel ILUSTRADO
Presenter: Ms. Ivy Corazon B. Panelo
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS-REGIONAL
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Conference Title: Southern Tagalog Agriculture and Resources Research and Development
Consortium (STARRDEC) 27th Regional Symposium on Research, Development and
Extension Highlights
Conference Date: October 28-29, 2014
Conference Venue: Santiago M. Rolle Hall, Cavite State University Main Campus, Indang,
Cavite
Research Paper: Community-Based Goat Genetic Improvement in Lobo, Batangas
Presenter: Ms. Rowena Anyayahan
Research Paper: Systematic Fertigation through Automated Text Messaging
Presenter: Ms. Elizabeth Bartolay and Mr. Alexander Corachea
Research Paper: Coral Reef Assessment and Monitoring in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) of
Lobo, Batangas using Automated Rapid Reef Assessment Tool
Presenter: Mr. Romel Briones, Mr. Alexander Corachea, Mr. Domingo Luistro and Ms.
Maricor Soriano
Conference Title: 3rd CALABARZON Statistics and
Research Forum
Conference Date: October 28,2014
Conference Venue: TESDA Women’s Center, Taguig
City
Research Paper: Determination of Sampling Sites for
Water Quality Monitoring of Fish Cage Zones in Tall
Lake, Batangas, Philippines
Presenter: Mr. Dexter Aquino, Ms. Avenger Michelle
Maslog, Mr. Arnel Tenorio and Ms. Mary Grace O.
Fajilan
Research Paper: Slowing Land Subsidence in Manila
Bay
Presenter: Ms. Mary Grace O. Fajilan
Research Paper: Promotional Strategies Utilized by
Local Government Units on Different Festivals in
Batangas Province
Presenter: Ms. Teoderica G. Ani
Research Paper: Status of Globalization
Presenter: Dr. Rowena R. Abrea, Dr. Felipa A. Reyes,
Dr. Nerrie E. Malaluan and Dr. Marietta A. Bonot
Research Paper: Professionalism of College Mentors
in State Universities in Calabarzon: Basis for a Pro-
posed Capability Program
Presenter: Dr. Rowena R. Abrea , Dr. Felipa A. Reyes,
Dr. Nerrie E. Malaluan and Dr. Marietta A. Bonot
EXTENSION NEWS 14
BatStateU – BIDANI Extension Service program wins PAEPI’s
Search for the Best Research-based Extension Services
The extension papers were judged based on the following criteria: implications/relevance to R&D
management (planning, implementation, evaluation); potential contribution to R&D and S&T (e.g. social,
economic, ecological); comprehensiveness; and overall quality (validity/reliability and dependability of results/
content).
Dr. Romeo Guillo also presented another BatStateU extension service research entitled, Benchmarking
Opportunities through Teaching Home Economics.
Extension Paper wins 3rd Best Paper Award
The paper Community-based Goat Genetic Improvement
in Lobo, Batangas by Mrs. Rowena O. Anyayahan won the 3rd
Best Paper Award in the Southern Tagalog Agriculture and
Resources Research and Development Consortium (STARRDEC)
27th Regional Symposium on Research, Development and
Extension Highlights (RSRDEH) held on October 28-29, 2014 at
Santiago M. Rolle Hall, Cavite State University Main Campus,
Indang, Cavite.
Mrs. Anyayahan received P5,000.00 as cash prize.
With the theme ―Innovative Interventions towards a
Competitive Region with Equitable Economic Development‖, this
symposium aimed to disseminate significant RDE outputs in the
region and to promote increased interaction among researchers,
extensionists, LGUs and technology users and clients.
Director for Extension Services, Engr. Romeo C. De Castro and Asst. Director for Industry and Institutional Services, Asst. Prof.
Armando V. Mendoza Jr. during the 1st PAEPI International
Conference and 4th PAPEI Biennial Convention General Assembly on December 1-3, 2014 at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod
ng Pasig (PLP)
The BatStateU’s extension service program,
Implementation of Batangas State University–Barangay
Integrated Development Approach for Nutrition Improvement
(BatStateU – BIDANI) Strategy in the Municipality of
Rosario, Batangas: Making Development Happen was
awarded by the Philippine Association of Extension Program
Implementers, Inc. (PAEPI) as First Placer in the Search for
the Best Research-based Extension Services on Socio-welfare
Development Category and Overall Third Placer in the Search
for the Best Research-based Extension Services during the 1st
PAEPI International Conference and 4th PAPEI Biennial
Convention General Assembly on December 1-3, 2014 at the
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig (PLP) .
Proponents of the said program were Extension
Services Director Romeo C. De Castro, Asst Director for
Institutional and Industry Development Services Asst Prof.
Armando V. Mendoza Jr. and Faculty Extensionist Asst.
Prof. Aquino M. Dela Peña.
Mrs. Rowena O. Anyayahan receives P5,000.00 for winning the 3rd Best Paper award in the Southern
Tagalog Agriculture and Resources Research and
Development Consortium (STARRDEC) 27th Regional Symposium on Research, Development and Extension
Highlights (RSRDEH) on October 28-29, 2014 at
Santiago M. Rolle Hall, Cavite State University Main Campus, Indang, Cavite
EXTENSION NEWS 15
BatStateU, UN-WFP hold training and environmental summit and exhibit
Two activities were conducted as part of the
project ―Towards Building and Strengthening
Communities on DPR/CCA: Batangas State
University’s Response‖ - a joint project of the Bat-
StateU and the United Nations World Food Pro-
gramme.
Disaster Risk Reduction Management and
Climate Change Adaptation
A two-day training on Disaster Risk
Reduction Management and Climate Change
Adaptation for 200 Sangguniang Bayan members and
barangay officials of municipality of Tingloy was
held on November 4-5, 2014 and November 7-8,
2014 at Batangas State University, GPB Main
Campus I.
The training is inclusive of several possible
climate change adaptation activities with emphasis
on water and coastal management problems of the
communities. This aimed to help build local capacity
in practical climate change adaptation and disaster
preparedness and reduction.
Dr. Jocelyn R. Castillo, Assoc. Prof.
Rosenda A. Bronce, Mr. Domingo A. Luistro and
Ms. Abegail L. Gonzales were the facilitators of
the two-day training.
Environmental Summit and Exhibit
Another activity jointly conducted by
BatStateU and UN-WFP was the Environmental
Summit and Exhibit held on November 20, 2014 at the
Gov. Feliciano ―Sanoy‖ Leviste Multi-Purpose
Gymnasium, BatStateU, GPB Main Campus I .
The Summit and Exhibit, with the theme,
―Partners for Change: Summit on DPR/CA Best Practices
of Batangas Province‖, showcased the developed IEC
materials and video presentations of best practices on
DPR/CCA of the UN-WFP partner agencies which
included the provincial government of Batangas, the city
government of Batangas, the municipal government of
Tingloy, the Batangas Community Divers Seal, Inc.
(BCDSI), the Good Neighbors International
(GNI-Philippines) and BatStateU.
University President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo,
Vice President for Research, Development and Extension
Dr. Erma B. Quinay, Extension Services Director Engr.
Romeo C. De Castro, Philippine Senior National
Programme Officer Juan Blenn Huelga and the OCD
Regional Director Vicente F. Tomazar expressed their
commitment to continue collaborating and exerting efforts
in conducting disaster literacy activities in the pursuit of
sustainable development and saving more lives.
Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, Dr. Erma B. Quinay, Atty. Luzviminda C. Rosales, Engr. Romeo C. De Castro, and UN-WFP personnel during the
ribbon-cutting of the Environmental Summit and Exhibit on November
20, 2014 at the Multi-Purpose Gymnasium, BatStateU, GPB Main Campus I
The Project Management Team of Environmental Summit and Exhibit and UN-WFP’s personnel on November 20, 2014 at the
Multi-Purpose Gymnasium, BatStateU, GPB Main Campus I
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES 16
T he E xt en s io n S erv i ce s -G en d er an d
Development Office headed by Extension Services
Director Romeo C. De Castro and Asst. Director for
Gender and Development Vaberlie P. Mandane
supported the national campaign on violence against
women and children (VAWC). This was done through
conduct of awareness-raising activities about gender-
based violence on November 25-December 12, 2014 at
BatStateU Main Campus I. These activities aimed to
highlight the crucial role of rights-holder in ending
violence against women by reporting cases of gender-
based violence, participation in advocacy works, and
engaging in protection of women’s rights, among others.
On November 25, 2014, streamers were placed in
conspicuous places in the University to make students,
employees, faculty and officials aware of the campaign.
On December 1, 2014, University President Dr.
Tirso A. Ronquillo led the END VAW parade from Don
Palacios Bldg. Grounds – Galauran Drive to CITE
Amphitheatre together with University officials, faculty
members, employees and students. This was followed by
a kick-off program wherein BatStateU community
expressed their messages of support in eliminating
violence against women and children.
BatStateU holds awareness campaign on VAWC
On December 3, 2014, the END VAW
Exhibit was officially launched at the Lobby of
Old Administration Bldg.
On December 12, 2014, film showing of
12 Years of Slavery and forum on Gender
Violence was held. The panelists during the
forum included the Philippine National Police
Women’s Desk Officer, PO3 Daisy Ocampo and
City Social Welfare and Development Office
Registered Social Worker, Ms. Charity Nuñez.
The film showing and forum presented
the types and cases of gender violence. On the
other hand, the panelists provided the audience
the basic tenets of RA 9262 – Anti Violence
Against Women and Their Children Act.
Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, Dr. Erma B. Quinay, Engr. Romeo C. De Castro, Asst. Prof. Benedict O. Medina, Asst. Prof. Jovito Plata,
Mr. Alvin De Silva, students, faculty and employees participate
in the End VAW parade from Galauran Drive to CABEIHM Bldg., on December 1, 2014.
Dr. Erma B. Quinay, Engr. Romeo C. De Castro, Ms. Vaberlie P. Mandane, faculty members and students showed their support in eliminating violence
against women and children during the End VAW kick-off program on
December 1, 2014 at CITE Amphitheatre, GPB Main Campus I.
Main Campus I students attend voluntary blood donation pep talk
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES 17
The University is recognized as an
active partner of Philippine Red Cross in
saving lives by ensuring adequacy of blood
supply. For this year, around 2,985
BatStateU Main Campus I students from the
College of Teacher Education (CTE),
Department of General Engineering (GE),
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and
College of Accountancy, Business,
Economics and International Hospitality
Management (CABEIHM) attended the PEP
Talk on Voluntary Blood Donation at the
CITE Amphitheater, GPB Main Campus I.
This was held on November 19-20, December 3-4, 2014.
Resource speakers from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC- Batangas Chapter) discussed The National
Blood Services Act of 1994 and the promotion of voluntary blood donation.
The actual bloodletting activity of CTE, GE, CABEIHM and CAS was held on November 25,
November 28, December 10 and December 11.
Extensionists attend NOCEI-COMEX Seminar Workshop on Accreditation Standards
Asst. Director for Industry and Istitutional Development Services Armando V. Mendoza Jr. along
with extension coordinators Cleofe Alma Bayot, Julie Dimaculangan, and Elvic Sanchez from the CIT,
CAS and CABHEIM attended the Network of CALABARZON Educational Institutions, Inc. Community
and Extension (NOCEI-COMEX) Seminar-Workshop on Accreditation Standards at Kamantigue Resort,
Pagkilatan, Batangas City on November 13-14, 2014.
Themed Extension Service beyond Accreditation Standards, the seminar-workshop aimed to inform
and empower the participants on the role of extension in accreditation. Resource speaker was Dr.
Christopher Manaios of the System Plus College Foundation who defined extension service plays a vital
role in the students’ development while serving the community. According to him, accreditors give high
credits to the extension programs, activities and projects which involve students.
The activities of the participants revolved around designing needs assessment instrument, proposing
extension projects on environmental awareness, devising monitoring and evaluation sheets and impact
assessment instrument.
Students from the CTE, CAS, GE AND CABEIHM participated in the bloodletting activity on November 25, November 28, December 10 and December 11
EXTENSION NEWS 18
UPLB and BatStateU continue BIDANI implementation
The University of the Philippines – Los Baños
and Batangas State University will continue to be
partners in implementing the Barangay Integrated
Development Program for Nutrition Improvement
(BIDANI) in BatStateU service areas, particularly
BIDANI’s 3rd innovative strategy approach - the
Participative Nutrition Enhancement Approach.
The UPLB BIDANI team headed by Program
Leader Lorna O. Garcia briefly presented to University
President Tirso A. Ronquillo during the collaborative
meeting on November 25, 2014, the BIDANI program
strategy to be implemented by both parties. Also presented were updates on the program and the
plans for the continuation of the BIDANI strategy. This
was held at the Extension Services Office, BatStateU
Main Campus I.
Asst. Director for Institutional and Industry
Development Services Armando V. Mendoza Jr. and
Extension Coordinator Aquino M. Dela Peña also
shared their experience in the implementation of
BatStateU – BIDANI strategy in the municipality of
Rosario, Batangas Project since 2010.
In attendance to the meeting were UPLB-
BIDANI staff and Extension Services coordinators
from different colleges.
The UPLB BIDANI Team meets the University President to discuss the BIDANI program strategy on November 25, 2014
The UPLB BIDANI Team, Extension Services Officials and Coordinators during the meeting on BIDANI implementation on November 25, 2014 at
the Extension Services Office
Lobo campus conducts a gift-giving activity
The College of Agriculture and Forestry-Lobo
Campus conducted a Gift-Giving Activity on December 22,
2014 at the Lobo Town Plaza, Poblacion, Lobo, Batangas.
Thirty families from different barangays in Lobo
serves as the beneficiaries of the activity. A salu-salo was
held followed by party games and distribution of grocery
packages and slippers.
This activity is co-sponsored by Dance Association
of Lobo, Young Leaders Society of Lobo, Lobo Tourism
Office, Lobo Office of the Mayor, and Ms. Lobo Foundation
2014.
Ms. Rowena O. Anyayahan facilitated the distribution of grocery packages to the beneficiaries of gift-giving activity on December
22, 2014 at Lobo Town Plaza, Poblacion, Lobo, Batangas
BatStateU ESO conducts GAD seminar-workshop
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Director for Extension Services Romeo C. De
Castro warmly welcomed the participants and
r esource speakers and spoke tha t t he
seminar-workshop was expected to provide a gender
responsive climate across campuses of the University.
Resource speakers were Dr. Nelia C. Cresino of
Cavite State University (CVSU-Indang) who discussed
gender concepts and gender issues and facilitated the
workshop on identification of gender issues. Dr. Ruby B.
Brion from Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU-
San Pablo) covered GAD planning and budgeting.
Participants in the workshop were guided on the
formulation of the GAD plan and budget.
A seminar-workshop on Gender and
Development sponsored by the BatStateU Extension
Services-Gender and Development Office was held on
November 12, 2014 at the Multimedia Room I, CITE
Bldg., Main Campus I.
The seminar-workshop aimed to provide
gender concepts among participants, increase their
knowledge on gender concepts, identify the gender
issues across campuses of the University, analyze the
cause of gender issues and prepare GAD Plan and
Budget of the University.
It was participated by the University’s
Extension Coordinators, Research Coordinators,
Assistant Directors for Budget and student affairs
coordinators.
BatstateU ESO sponsors GAD faculty development seminar
The Extension Services-Gender and
Development (GAD) Office sponsored a faculty
development seminar on November 11, 2014 at the
Gov. Feliciano ―Sanoy‖ Leviste Multi-Purpose
Gymnasium, Gov. Pablo Borbon Main Campus I .
The resource speaker during the seminar was
Dr. Wilhelmina P. Masinsin from University of
Rizal System-GAD Center (URS-Morong) who
discussed on gender and development and facilitated
the workshop on identification of gender issues,
causes and possible program for implementation.
Over 1,500 faculty members from the 10
campuses of the University participated in the
seminar.
The participants of the seminar-workshop on Gender and Development on November 12, 2014 at the Multi-media Room I, CITE
Bldg., Main Campus I
Dr. Nelia C. Cresino of Cavite State University discusses gender concepts and gender issues and facilitated the workshop on
identification of gender issues
Engr. Romeo C. De Castro introduces Dr. Wilhelmina P. Masinsin, Speaker- Gender Sensitivity Training and Workshop on November 11,
2014at Gov. Pablo Borbon Main Campus I,
BatStateU officials in CHED National Extension Conference
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES 20
The University President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo,
Vice President for Research, Development and Extension
Dr. Erma B. Quinay and Director for Extension Services
Engr. Romeo C. De Castro participated in the National
Extension Conference organized by the Commission on
Higher Education (CHED)-State Universities and Colleges
(SUC) held at the Crown Regency Hotel, Cebu City on
October 23-24, 2014. The theme was ―The Role of
Extension in Higher Education: Affirming Relevance,
Accountability and Service.‖
The highlight of discussion in the conference was Revisiting Extension in State Universities and
Colleges: History, Philosophy, and Comparative Frameworks and Emergent Practices and Frameworks of
Extension Programs of SUCs.
Outputs of the conference were group reports and synthesis on the integration of lessons learned,
recognition of emergent extension practices and definition of a common philosophy of extension service .
UP Pahinungod visits BatstateU
UPLB Ugnayan ng Pahinungod (Volunteer
Corps) staff led by Mr. Glenn S. Lubuguin visited
BatStateU Extension Services Office, Main Campus
I, Batangas City on November 24, 2014. UPLB-
Ugnayan ng Pahinungod aimed to profile the
University on volunteer initiatives given its
notable reputation in public service work.
The group interviewed extension services
and student services officials and selected teachers
and students involved in the University’s volunteer
activities. Gathered information will be used in their
research ―Emerging Constructs among Volunteers of
Selected Southern Tagalog State Colleges and
Universities‖.
The UPLB-Ugnayan ng Pahinungod’s study
aims to contribute to increasing worldwide
scholarship on volunteerism and other forms of
engaged scholarship by investigating volunteerism
in the Philippine context particularly in the Southern
Tagalog Region and comparing it with Western
counterparts.
Extension Services Director, Engr. Romeo
C. De Castro; Asst. Directors Armando V.
Mendoza, Jr., and Vaberlie P. Mandane; Anna
Maria V. Rivera and Romeo M. Guillo Jr. were
identified as key-informant interviewees. Selected
students from College of Arts and Sciences also
served as survey participants.
The questions were focused on SULAMBI
as BatStateU Integrated Extension Program,
extension service framework and extension thrusts
and PAPs-capability building training, community
outreach, community development, technical
assistance/advisory, communication/information,
technology transfer and gender and development.
Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, Dr. Erma B. Quinay, Engr. Romeo C. De Castro participate in the National Extension Conference at the
Crown Regency Hotel, Cebu City on October 23-24, 2014
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
Assembly on GAD Focal Point System held
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Extension Services Director Romeo C. De
Castro and Asst. Director for Gender and Development
Vaberlie P. Mandane attended the First Gender and
Development Focal Point Assembly of Higher
Education Institutions (HEIs) themed, Strengthening
GAD Focal Point System in Responding to the
Challenges of GAD Mainstreaming in HEIs on
November 6-7, 2014 at Manila Grand Opera Hotel, Sta.
Cruz Manila.
The assembly served as a venue to discuss the
most recent GAD related policies and issuances as well
as the usage of the enhanced Gender Mainstreaming
Evaluation Framework (GMEF) and Gender
Mainstreaming Monitoring System (GMMS).
The keynote speaker, CHED Director for
Legal and Administrative Services, Carmelita P.
Yadao-Sison challenged the assembly to build the
celebrated gains on women empowerment, to fulfill
the unfilled promises on women protection, to support
the education of women through the Higher Education
Gender and Development Accord (HEGAD) and to
institutionalize GAD in their respective agencies.
Among the specific topics discussed were the
guidelines for GAD focal point system; guidelines for
the preparation of annual GAD plan and budget;
gender mainstreaming monitoring system and the
schedule of the hands-on training; revised guidelines
in the audit of GAD funds and activities in
government agencies; parameters for GAD plan and
budget; and GAD accomplishment report review.
Extension, Budget and Student Services officials in 4th CALABARZON GAD Convention
Director for Extension Services Romeo C. De
Castro, Asst. Director for GAD Vaberlie P. Mandane,
Asst. Director for OSAS Lucille D. Evangelista, and Asst.
Director for Budget Marcelina Eva T. Rayos participated in
the 4th CALABARZON Gender and Development (GAD)
Convention on October 15-17, 2014 at Queen Margarette
Hotel, Lucena City.
The convention specifically aimed to develop GAD
awareness among development managers and program
implementers and to strengthen the localization of the
Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710).
The session on Gender Orientation and GAD Plan and Budget was facilitated by Southern Luzon State
University President Dr. Cecilia Gascon, URS-RGADRC Head Wilhelmina P. Masinsin and Ms. Mharleen
Santos-Pillar of PAO; while the session on Gender Responsive Governance was handled by DILG Regional
Director Josefina Castillo-Go. In attendance were GAD FPS members, budget officers, planning officers, student
services directors, counterpart organization of LGUs, RLAs, SUCs, other HEIs, and representatives from the pri-
vate sector.
Extension Services Director Romeo C. De Castro, GAD Asst. Director
Vaberlie P. Mandane, OSAS Asst. Director Lucille D. Evangelista,
Budget Asst. Director Marcelina Eva T. Rayos attends the 4th
CALABARZON Gender and Development (GAD) Convention on
October 15-17, 2014at Queen Margarette Hotel, Lucena City
RESEARCH AND EXTENSION NEWS BRIEF 22
Extension Coordinators, Ms. Mariane
Custodio (BatStateU-Rosario), Ms. Ana Flor Orna
(BatStateU-Lipa), Ms. Cleofe Alma Bayot
(BatStateu-Alangilan) and Ms. Julie Ann
Dimaculangan (Main Campus I) attended the
National Level Seminar on Gender Issues and
Empowerment of Women dubbed, "Gender Issues:
Sensitization, Reflection & Solutions" on November
19-21 2014 at Auravel Grande Hotel and Resort
Brgy. San Francisco Calihan, San Pablo City . This
seminar aimed to endow the workforce of the
private, state and local universities and colleges to
become gender-responsive.
Dr. Shirley G. Cabrera presented the results and
accomplishments of the research project "Development of Frozen
Makapuno as Intermediate Raw Material for Food Processing" with Dr.
Erma B. Quinay and Engr. Marielli Katherine C. Untalan on October
1, 2014 at PCIERRD Conference Room, 5th level, Science Heritage
Bldg., DOST Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City
Dr. Shirley G. Cabrera attended the program
review in re-evaluating the TPSCs project and re-assessing
how to better improve services on October 7, 2014 at
Tanauan Packaging and Service Center, Tanauan City
Dr. Shirley G. Cabrera and Engr.
Romeo C. De Castro together with other
University officials participated in the Consultative
Conference with Executives of Higher Education
Institutions in Region IV-A on October 10, 2014 at
the Lyceum of the Philippines, Gen. Trias, Cavite
Dr. Emil C. Alcantara and Prof. Rosenda A.
Bronce attended the Research Council Preparatory
Meeting of the Taal Volcano Protected Landscape (TVPL)
Research Program on November 26, 2014 at the Office of
Protected Area Superintendent, Laurel St., Poblacion 6,
Talisay, Batangas
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE 23
Supercharged Photosynthesis
Advanced genetic tools could help boost crop yields and feed billions more people posted in www.technologyreview.com
In December, geneticists announced that they’d
made a major advance in engineering rice plants to
carry out photosynthesis in a more efficient way—much
as corn and many fast-growing weeds do. The advance,
by a consortium of 12 laboratories in eight countries,
removes a big obstacle from scientists’ efforts to
dramatically increase the production of rice and,
potentially, wheat. It comes at a time when yields of
those two crops, which together feed nearly 40 percent
of the world, are dangerously leveling off, making it
increasingly difficult to meet rapidly growing food
demand.
The supercharged process, called C4
photosynthesis, boosts plants’ growth by capturing
carbon dioxide and concentrating it in specialized cells
in the leaves. That allows the photosynthetic process to
operate much more efficiently. It’s the reason corn and
sugarcane grow so productively; if C4 rice ever comes
about, it will tower over conventional rice within a few
weeks of planting. Researchers calculate that
alternatively, it would be possible to use far less water and
fertilizer to produce the same amount of food.
The December results, achieved by the C4
consortium and led by Paul Quick at the International
Rice Research Institute (IRRl) in the Philippines,
introduced key C4 photosynthesis genes into a rice plant
and showed that it carried out a rudimentary version of the
supercharged photosynthesis process. ―It’s the first time
we’ve seen evidence of the C4 cycle in rice, so it’s very
exciting,‖ says Thomas Brutnell, a researcher at the
Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis. Brutnell is part
of the C4 Rice Consortium headed by IRRI, which has
funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, but was
not directly involved in the most recent breakthrough.
Despite the genetic changes, the altered rice plants
still rely primarily on their usual form of photosynthesis. To
get them to switch over completely, researchers need to
engineer the plants to produce specialized cells in a precise
arrangement: one set of cells to capture the carbon dioxide,
surrounding another set of cells that concentrate it.
That’s the distinctive wreath anatomy found in
the leaves of C4 plants. However, scientists still don’t
know all the genes involved in producing these cells and
suspect that they could number in the dozens. New genome
editing methods that allow scientists to precisely modify
parts of plant genomes could help solve the problem.
Using conventional breeding to manipulate more than one
or two genes is a ―nightmare,‖ Brutnell says, let alone
trying to engineer a plant with dozens of gene changes.
Genome editing could make it possible to change a large
number of genes easily. Says Brutnell: ―Now we have the
toolbox to go after this.‖
It can be a decade or more before even simple
crop modifications reach farmers, let alone changes as
complex as reëngineering how plants carry out
photosynthesis. But once scientists solve the C4 puzzle in
a plant such as rice, they hope, the method can be extended
to dramatically increase production of many other crops,
including wheat, potatoes, tomatoes, apples, and soybeans.
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE 24
New Eye Monitoring Device Spots Early Signs of Diabetes posted in www.medgadget.com
Autonomic neuropathy is a common complication arising from diabetes, causing side effects like gastroparesis,
erectile dysfunction, and other conditions due to damaged autonomic nerves. Early detection of diabetic autonomic
neuropathy can have substantial benefits to patients thanks to treatment commencing sooner than it does now. Now
researchers at National Taiwan University Hospital and National Chiao-Tung University in Taiwan developed an optical
sensor that hangs off a pair of glasses and helps spot autonomic neuropathy by monitoring the activity of the eye for a
half hour.
The device shines light from four color LEDs into the eye in order to stimulate the pupil to change size. It does
this repeatedly, changing certain parameters, while a camera watches the pupil dilate in response to the light.
By measuring the size of the pupil, its response time, and response speed,
the researchers have shown that the new pupillometer may be a new
modality for spotting autonomic neuropathy much earlier than what doctors
are currently able to do. There are more extensive clinical trials planned to
confirm the efficacy of the technology, with the hope that in a few years
we’ll have convenient glasses that a patient can wear during a regular
checkup to check for early signs of diabetes.
From the Optical Society:
Currently doctors rely on observing changes in digestive speed,
heart rate and blood pressure to detect diabetic autonomic neuropathy, but
this limits their ability to make a diagnosis early on, said Mang Ou-Yang,
who led the research with colleagues at National Chiao-Tung University.
Now they have shown that monitoring the pupils of people with diabetes
may be a better approach.
―Compared to the existing diagnostic techniques, the pupillometer is a more reliable, effective, portable and
inexpensive solution for diagnosing diabetic autonomic neuropathy in its early stages,‖ said Ou-Yang. The pupil is
useful for detecting diabetic autonomic neuropathy due to the neurological conditions caused by the disease. Like many
organs, the eyes and pupil are dually innervated, receiving signals from both the parasympathetic and sympathetic
divisions of the autonomic nervous system. These divisions control the pupil’s circular and radial muscles,
respectively.
IN-FOCUS 25
Implementation of BatStateU—BIDANI Strategy in the Municipality of
Rosario, Batangas: Making Development Happens
The research based-extension project entitled ―Implementation
of BatStateU-BIDANI Strategy in the Municipality of Rosario,
Batangas: Making Development Happens‖ by Prof. Romeo C. De
Castro, Asst. Prof. Armando V. Mendoza Jr., and Asst. Prof. Aquino
M. Dela Peña was awarded by the Philippine Association of Extension
Program Implementers, Inc. (PAEPI) the Overall Third Placer award
and the First Placer award in the Search for the Best Research-based
Extension Services. (see page 13).
Recognizing the reality that malnutrition calls for a nutrition-
oriented development and a people-oriented plan of action, the
Barangay Integrated Development Approach for Nutrition Improvement
(BIDANI) strategy was adopted and utilized by the University.
BIDANI, however, facilitates the synchronization of resources,
services and interventions of line agencies and other entities on specific
target families and communities thus efficiently and effectively addressing
the multi-faceted problem of malnutrition as well as other problems
besetting the municipality.
BatStateU, on 2010, had chosen to operationalize the BaStateU-
BIDANI strategy in 48 barangays in the municipality of Rosario which
ranked number 4 among the 31 municipalities and 3 cities in Batangas
with high prevalence of malnutrition based on the Operation Timbang
(OPT) as reported by the province.
A Municipal Technical Action Committee (MTAC) had been
organized. The team had conducted training among Municipal Technical
Action Committee and Barangay Development Council (BDC) on
System (BMIS); Barangay Integrated Development Plan (BIDP); and Participative Nutrition Enhancement
Approach (PNEA). Each component aims for good governance, poverty alleviation and nutrition health
improvement.
BMIS database was setup based on barangay’s nutritional assessment and BIDP was formulated. BIDP
and projects with emphasis on nutrition core group were implemented. These activities and the overall BIDANI
strategy was presented in the municipality for assessment and reformulation of BIDP. The monitoring and
evaluation of the BIDPs was then an on- going process of observation accompanied with gathering of information
to improve the implementation of the said project at a particular time.
The evaluation revealed that the BIDANI strategy has positive implications in terms of developing
social, economic, ecological, sanitation, agriculture, health and nutrition. It may promote intelligent planning
among LGUs utilizing a user-friendly software for data banking and participatory development approach
involving the fusion of the local head agencies, non- government organizations NGOs and other linkages.
IN-FOCUS 26
Community-Based Goat Genetic Improvement in Lobo, Batangas
The paper Community-based Goat Genetic
Improvement in Lobo, Batangas by Mrs. Rowena O.
Anyayahan won the 3rd Best Paper Award in the Southern
Tagalog Agriculture and Resources Research and
Development Consortium (STARRDEC) 27th Regional
Symposium on Research, Development and Extension
Highlights (RSRDEH). (see page 12)
An increased contribution to animal production from
goat is justified by the presence of 94% of the 674 million
total world populations of the species. The challenges to
improve their contribution include more efficient use of a
bewildering number of potentially important breeds in
appropriate production systems that match more efficient use
of the available natural resources.
In 2010, Lobo has 6,316 heads of goat distributed to
Barangay Banalo, Mabilog na Bundok, Jaybanga, Nagtoctoc,
Calo, San Miguel, Balatbat, Soloc and Sawang. The local
communities engaged in small scale native goat production
also need attention to increase awareness on the benefits that
can be derived from genetic improvement. To support the
aforementioned, the Community-based Goat Genetic
Improvement project under the Medium Scale Commercial
Goat Breeder and Fattener Production through Upgrading of
BatStateU, Lagadlarin Campus, Lobo, Batangas was
developed and implemented on 2013.
The project aimed to develop a community-based
goat genetic improvement through technology transfer,
specifically, to upscale the knowledge of the farmers in goat
genetic improvement through training and farm exposure;
increase the breeding production performance and improve
the genetic make-up of native goat in the locality; provide the
farmers an alternative livelihood and additional family
income through dispersal and provision of buck service.
The technical assistance, training and
IECs were provided by the implementing agency,
the Batangas State University. On the other hand,
the implementation of this project was funded by
Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural
Research (DA-BAR) and National Agricultural
and Fishery Council (NAFC) Japan Official De-
velopment Assistance.
Conducted activities were techno-transfer
of goat upgrading system through dispersal which
includes focus group discussion with the
Municipal Agriculture Officers and Barangay
Off ic ia l s ; se lec t io n of 25 qual i f ied
techno-adopters; MOA signing; training on goat
genetic improvement; farm visit/exposure;
evaluation of the requirements (e.g. goat house,
availability of forage) as techno-adopter and Goat
Genetic Improvement through Buck Service.
Through this project, herd’s breeding
and production performance increased. Goat
upgrading provided an alternative source of
income to the techno-adopters. With the use of
acceptable and adaptable goat breeding
technology, goat industry in local level was
sustained. Local goat industry will further through
collaborative efforts between technical, funding
agencies and local goat raisers or communities.
The local community in Lobo is setting towards
the innovation and acceptability of goat genetic
improvement technology.
Ms. Rowena O. Anyayahan during the monitoring visit of the project Community-Based Goat Genetic Improvement in Lobo,
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