esO BOOsts Bulsu cOmmunity’s knOwledge In PrOviding extensiOn services thrOugh the cOnduct Of caPacity and caPaBility Building training

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To further improve the quality of providing responsive public services directed toward the rural population, the Extension Services Office conducted a Capacity and Capability Building Training carrying the theme, “Strengthening Community Engagement and Community Service-Oriented Culture last November 18, 2022 at BulSU Hostel Function Hall. It was participated in by the Deans, Program Heads and College Extension Service Unit Heads of Main and External Campuses.

The University President, Dr. Cecilia S. NavaseroGascon in her inspirational message, lauded the efforts of the University through the extension services for extending responsive community engagements in spite of the challenges brought by the pandemic. She also challenged the BulSU community to assume their role in taking part on providing high impact extension services for sustainable socio-economic growth and nationbuilding. Following her message, Engr. Erwin dR. Magasakay, Vice President for Research Development and Extension.

Keynote and Resource speakers include, former CHED Commissioner, Dr. Ruperto S. Sangalang; Dr. Lilibeth P. Novicio, Chairperson of Cavite State University Department of Forestry and Environmental Science College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Natural Resources; Dr. Richard F. Clemente, Former Director for BulSU Research Management; Dr. Mary Ann P. Caranza, BulSU Executive Director for External Relations and Internationalization; and Dr. Nicolo Velasco, Former Head for BulSU Planning Office and Campus Director for Extension Services - External.

In his discussion, Dr. Sangalang presented the real challenges faced by the Universities in doing extension services and also highlighted the practices to develop a culture of community engagement. Following his lecture, Dr. Novicio shared about the Science for the Convergence of Agriculture and Tourism (SciCAT) which is a collaborative project between Cavite State University; DOST – PCAARRD; the University of the Philippines Institute for Small Scale Industry (UPPISSI); Department of Tourism and seven selected Magsasaka Siyentista of the Philippines. According to Dr. Novicio, SciCAT developed Magsasaka Siyentista Farms into tourists’ attractions providing employment and entrepreneurship opportunities while showcasing matured technologies funded by DOST- PCAARRD.

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The next discussion was led by Engr. Erwin dR. Magsakay, Vice President for Research Development and Extension. He presented the BulSU RDE Roadmap emphasizing the new policies and programs geared toward the UNSDGs.

In the afternoon session, Dr. Richard Clemente expressed the need to produce transfer of technologies stemmed from research-based and sustainable extension services programs, activities, and projects.

Meanwhile, Dr. Carranza explained the importance of community-based participatory action research all throughout the duration of the process that will eventually help the proponent to properly record the progress and impact of the extended study. For the last lecture, Dr. Velasco gave key points in doing impact study. He also reiterated that impact studies should not be for compliance but for societal change.

PartnershiP day: sustainaBle resOurce fOr the future, frOast’s culminatiOn PrOduced 23 agricultural Partners; launched Iec materials

Fostering Robust Organic Agriculture Sustainable Technology (FROAST) held its culmination day dubbed as, Partnership Day: Sustainable Resource for the Future, 22 June 2022 at University Hostel. The said event is attended by various organic growers: Teachers Ip, Rio Garden, Bio Farm, 4Cs Farm, Felisicima Homeowners Association Fruits and Vegetables Farm, Agribusiness Farm Wokers Entrepreneur Association, Joey’s Farm (Munting Hardin sa Gubat), Samahan ng mga Magsasaka at Guro sa Institusyon (SAMGI), Briquettor Association of the Philippines Inc., Noi’s Rabbit Farm (Noi’s Integrated Farm), and Munting Paraiso ni Yolly Farm. The culmination activity was also an avenue of promotion and recognition and in fact IEC materials such as comics, magazine and coffee table book were introduced. The said materials are through the efforts of the College of Arts and Letters.

Dr. Reynaldo Naguit, Chancellor for External Campus in his welcome remarks as the representative of the Executive Vice President, Teody C. San Andres, focused on the goal of the partnership emphasizing that establishing common goals strengthens the foundation and act as a glue that holds the alliance together and noting, open communication is important in an alliance.

The Rationale was delivered by Dr. Elizabeth A. Chua the FROAST Project Leader and Director for Extension Services Office stating that the event’s purpose is to celebrate the contributions of organic growers in strengthening the organic agriculture in the Province of Bulacan.

For the inspirational message, the University President, Dr. Cecilia N. Gascon left a challenge for everyone to really continue assuming the role of practicing what the project is advocating which is to promote and sustain producing and consuming chemical free foods and fibers. She also hoped that FROAST will be a part of the solution to restore our ecosystem’s sustainability.

On her gratitude message, Dr. Irene M. Adion, Research Division Chief of the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office III lauded Bulacan state University’s contributions in different areas of studies aside from organic agriculture. She also wished all the organic practitioners to be part of participatory guaranteed system.

Moreover, DA NOAP Director, Bernadette F. San Juan through Engr. Anne Lisbo, Assistant Chief, Project Development support Division-NOAP expressed her heartfelt thanks the University’s relentless and determined efforts in delivering the project’s objectives despite the drawback caused by the pandemic.

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In his closing speech, Engr. Erwin dR. Magsakay, Vice President for Research Development and Extension congratulated all the members of FROAST, from the organic growers, Administrators, faculty, and staff for all their contribution to the success of the project.

All 23 associations/farm partners of FROAST were recognized and awarded for their untiring support in the project.

Also present in the event were Dr. Emerlita S. Naguiat, Dean, Collge of Administration, Prof. Maria S. Bulaong, Dean, College of Arts and Letters, Dr. Edwin R. Tadiosa, Faculty, College of Science and Program Component Heads and staff of ESO, IEG and FROAST.

The event is hosted by Faculty Members from the College of Business Administration, Ms. Ruth R. Sealmoy and Ms. Crystalyn R. Lumague.

meneses PInk eagles, wagi sa regiOnal Pitching cOmPetitiOn

Wagi sa katatapos lang na Regional Pitching Competition ang Bulacan State University - Meneses Campus.

Dinaluhan ng 18 na koponan mula sa Region III ang nasabing programa na ginanap sa Holy Angels University ngayong araw, ika-20 ng Oktubre.

Kasama ang mga mag-aaral mula sa BS Computer Engineering na sila Roldan Lipana, Mark Angelo Permejo, Zoraya Shaira Robles kabilang din sila Jaree Nissel Robredillo, John Aldous Estacio, Ivan Gabrielle Santos at ang coach/adviser na si Engr. Mark Kenneth Dionisio na sinigurado ang pwesto patungong nationals.

Laking pasasalamat din nila sa suporta mula sa dekano ng kampus na si Mr. Alberto J. Valenzuela at Engr. Amanda Abelardo pati na rin sa nagbigay suporta pinansyal at inputs para sa kanilang pagsasanay.

Muli, kayo ay aming ipinagmamalaki!

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