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CHEd reappoints Taguiam as University Prexy

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

AFTER TAKING the executive seat on the retirement of former NVSU President Dr. Florentina S. Dumlao on 2015, Dr. Andres Z. Taguiam was reappointed as the University President until 2021.

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By the virtue of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Resolution No. 07-1390 Series of 2017, Dr. Taguiam will resume office commencing July 16, 2017 and expiring on July 16, 2021 with all the

powers, rights, and privileges.

Dr. Taguiam said that he is a servant leader and envisions NVSU to become one of the leading universities in the region and soon make it presence felt bigger in the national scene.

NVSU Bayombong marks ‘Centennial Plus One’ Years

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

THE NUEVA VIZCAYA State University (NVSU) Bayombong community celebrated its recent centennial plus one year anniversary, marking NVSU’s legacy, academic excellence, and societal contribution.

HISTORY Dating back since 1916

as the then Nueva Vizcaya Rural High School (NVRHS) which started as a farm settlement school, NVSU flourished as it undergo several transformations geared towards a better and responsive dynamic academe.

In 1956, NVRHS was renamed Nueva Vizcaya National Agricultural School (NVNAS) by

‘Ubbog ti Asin,’ pinakamahusay na disertasyon ng KWF

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

VELASCO

KINILALA NG Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) bilang pinakamahusay na disertasyon ang papel ni Dr. Lovella Gamponia-Velasco, kawaning propesor mula NVSU – Bambang Campus, sa ikatlong Gawad Julian Cruz Balmaseda.

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“I am here as your servant leader. We will work to attain the vision of our University.

We will unite. We will work together, because if we work together, God will always help us,” said Dr. Taguiam.#

NVSU bags 7th place in Top Ranking SUCs 2016

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

virtue of Republic Act (RA) No. 1580. Another conversion took NVSU CENTENNIAL

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NVSU holds forumorientation on free tuition program PAGE 03 NEWS

18 new RDE projects to generate P34M NEWS

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LAST YEAR’S eighth, this year’s seventh!

NVSU proved once again its quest for quality and excellence

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University Prof receives Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award PAGE 06 NEWS PHOTOS: STRINGS AND STANZAS

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NVSU-CF wins big at 12th Nat’l Forestry Olympiad

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

FIVE STUDENTS from NVSU - College of Forestry (NVSU-CF) emerged as firstrunners up after winning four championships out of the seven categories, in the recently concluded 12th National Forestry Olympiad (NFO) held at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, on Feb. 22-24, 2017.

The NVSU team consisted of senior BS Forestry students Elvis P. Bawi-il and Shirley P. Humiwat, junior BS Forestry students Gerlyn B. Orpiano and Liwliwa F. Mamaoag, and sophomore BS Forestry student Aldwin B. Curamen.

The group bagged the championship titles in leaf identification, seed identification, wood identification, and NFO’s major highlight, the quiz contest.

The team also clinched 2nd place in forest surveying, 6th place in tree measurement, and 8th place in tree disease identification.

‘AMAZING’ FEAT Team members Orpiano and Mamaoag shared that bringing home the trophies and medals still feel surreal and that the achievement they have

after landing 7th place as Top Ranking State University and Colleges (SUCs) during the 30th annual national conference of Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP, Incorporated) on Feb. 15 to 17, 2017.

Out of the 110 participating SUCs member institution, 22 SUCs made it to the top 10.

Joining NVSU in the top 7 spot were University of Northern Philippines and Pangasinan State University.

The awardees were selected based on the following criteria: program accreditation, internal quality assurance system, participation of trained AACCUP internal accreditors, participation of SUCs to scheduled AACCUP trainings and conferences, and the awards received by SUCs for the last

five years. Different SUCs sent pertinent documents to AACCUP which were thoroughly evaluated and screened by the organizing committee.

“We make sure that we submit our programs to accreditation. Once our internal accreditors are invited by AACCUP, the top management always sends our colleagues to act as accreditors to various SUCs. We have 100% percent attendance to all conferences, trainings, seminars, conducted

by AACCUP,” said NVSU Quality Assurance Director Dr. Jocelyn Cabrera.

To date, NVSU has 40 total number of AACCUP accredited programs: 45% of the total programs were granted Level III status, 42.5% were given Level II, and 12.5% were accorded as Level I status.

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achieved is indeed ‘amazing.’

“Up until now, we can’t believe that we won all of these awards. Honestly, we thought that we will go home emptyhanded because we were really

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Along Cabrera, the said recognition was received by University President Dr. Andres Z. Taguiam, OIC Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Loreta R. Vivian Galima, Vice President for Administration and Finance Dr. Araceli V. Dumagas, Quality Assurance Coordinator Bambang Campus Dr. Corazon Cudia.

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pressured,” said Orpiano.

“It was amazing. All these recognitions seemed to be unbelievable but here it is, we won,” Mamaoag said.

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When asked about the team’s strengths and weaknesses, Orpiano said knowing their individual capacity helped them make both ends meet.

“What we consider as our strength is that we know our individual weaknesses, and with that we know when to adjust and how to cope with one another,” said Orpiano.

On the other hand, Mamaoag considers every event as their weakness, but with the team’s effort, they were able to function as one.

“With teamwork, all that we gained and learned during the in-house review paid off.

Kung wala ang isa, wala ang lahat ng ito,” said Mamaoag.

HARVEST TIME Dr. Shierel F. Vallesteros, NVSU-CF team coach, said that this year’s Olympiad was the most exciting and fruitful year, and that it served as a harvest season from all the sacrifices and challenges the team have gone through.

“I am proud of what they have achieved ginawa nila yung best nila. And I am sure that the other schools were threatened by our performance,” Vallesteros said.

For the next NFO on 2019, Vallesteros shared their plans like the continuation of in-house review which she considered effective.

“We plan to further intensify the in-house review because we have seen its effectiveness. Definitely, we will focus on the topics which we performed least during the contest,” said Vallesteros.

Aside Vallesteros, For. April Sagadraca and Lorena Laguardia served as the team’s assistant coaches, together with For. Romnick Pascua as trainer, and Mr. Jayson Caranza, as their informal coach.#

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CE studes reap awards at Transpo Summit 2017

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

FOUR CIVIL Engineering (CE) students made their way to victory after winning two events in the recently concluded Transportation Summit 2017 at the Mapua Institute of Technology, Intramuros, Manila on March 2-4.

In the debate category, Jefferson Wais, BS CE 5, who represented the opposition side together with his teammates, was adjudged first runner-up, with the argument, “Should the congress grant the Duterte administration’s request for emergency powers to mitigate the worsening traffic condition in Mega Manila? Yes or No” Wais was the only student contestant outside Metro Manila to qualify in the final round of the said event.

Meanwhile, BS CE 5 students Jonathan Masima,

Joel Blaza, and Donna Mae Torrecampo, emerged as 3rd runners-up in the Transportation Summit Quiz Show which covered topics on highway engineering, railroads, surveying, port and harbor engineering and among others.

Lester John Santos, CE president, said that despite the hullabaloos that happened on their way to the event, his co-CE students still performed well.

“Natutuwa ako [sa mga awards] kasi kahit na nasiraan kami habang papunta sa event, blessed pa rin kasi nanalo kami,” Santos said.

Engr. Jyrus Jyles Cadiente, on the other hand, served as the team’s coach.

Other universities that participated in the Transpo Summit are as follows: Isabela State University – Ilagan and Echague Campus, Polytechnic

University of the Philippines, New Era University, National University, Technical Institute of the Philippines, Technological University of the Philippines, University of Santo Tomas, and Lyceum of the Philippines.#

A. Piñon presented the rationale of the free tuition program.

Along Piñon were Dr. Jesusa L. Naui, Scholarship Coordinator Bambang Campus, and Prof. Ma. Theresa Fulgencio, Bayombong Campus Student Affairs and Services Director, represented the NVSU administration in

answering the queries raised by the beneficiaries during the open forum.

Over 800 participants comprising students, parents, barangay officials, and other concerned attended the forumorientation on July 17, 2017 at the NVSU Gymnasium.#

NVSU holds forum-orientation on free tuition program

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

WITH THE APPROVED Senate Bill No. 1304, also known as the Free Higher Education for All Act, that mandates making education a top budgetary priority by providing free higher education for students in State University and Colleges (SUCs), NVSU as one of the implementing SUCs, conducted a forum-orientation to discuss matters on the free tuition policy.

The forum-orientation was held to open discussion among the NVSU administration, students, and parents regarding the requirements, qualifications, and other concerns that relate the free tuition program.

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NVSU Bayombong lauds 1074 graduates

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

THE NVSU BAYOMBONG Campus held its 13th Commencement Exercises on June 15, 2017 at the University Gymnasium.

The 1074 graduates comprised the 819 bachelor degree holders, 16 in the Master degree program, and three (3) finished their Doctor of Philosophy. Completing the

roster of graduates were the 87 certificate holders, 82 diplomas, and 67 associates.

Obtaining a general weighted average of 1.3154, Denielle Sue Galapon, with the degree Bachelor of Elementary Education, delivered her Valediction address as the class’ magna cum laude.

Meanwhile, Department

University Lab School holds second junior high completion rites

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

THE NVSU LABORATORY School held the second moving up ceremony for its Grade 10 students on April 6, 2017 at the NVSU Gymnasium.

Dr. Regino Galate, NVSU LabSchool principal, presented the 54 candidates for Junior High School completion to University President Dr. Andres Taguiam, who confirmed the moving up completion of the Grade 10 students.

Joyce Cubalit, who finished with high honors, led the 2017 completers.

Along Cubalit who received the Academic Excellence awards were Janeen Joy Time, Simon Wendell La Corda, Cristian Angelo Dacmay, Bozz Vince Reyes, Alyzza Isabelle Morales, Jonelle Narciso, Janine Khasmire Manabat and Janelie Claire Calderon.

Students with outstanding performance in various fields were also given recognition.

Cubalit clinched the outstanding performance in Mathematics. La Corda, on the other hand, was awarded the outstanding performance in Science and Communication Arts both in English and Filipino, while Time bested in the field of Social Science.

The awardees for the Technical-Livelihood Education were Alphanee Kate Jose for Agriculture, Cubalit for Home Economics, and Dacmay for Drafting.

Reynalene Apostol, Cubalit, La Corda, and Time were awarded Journalists of the Year, while Dacmay and Reyes received the Conduct Award.

Furthermore, the Manny Villar Exellence Award was given to Cubalit.

The moving-up ceremony was conducted after the changes made by the implementation of the K-12 Program.#

of Science and Technology Regional Director 02 and NVSU Board of Regents member Sancho A. Mabborang served as the Honorary Guest Speaker.

Mabborang shared his DEGREE tips to the graduates.

“Let me share to you some tips that you need to remember. I dubbed it DEGREE: Determination, Extraordinary,

Genuine, Relentless, Exceptional, and Efficient.

This is the most indispensable weapon in securing your career as the starting point towards your success,” he said.

This year’s commencement exercises was themed “Weaving the Strands of Excellence and Peace for Service.” #

GICA Prexy shares formula to success to NVSU Bambang grads

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

“THE FIRST FORMULA to success is to wake up early.”

Thus said Mr. Gilbert Cabonatalia, President of GICA Engineering Technological Center, the NVSU Bambang guest of honor and speaker for this year’s 13th Commencement Exercises.

According to Cabonatalia, success can be achieved by unlocking the eight secrets to make dreams come true: 1.

Wake up early. 2. Set your goals 3. Be determined 4. Be friendly 5. Be Humble 6. Be willing to learn 7. Help other people, and 8. Make fruitful things every

day.

This year, NVSU Bambang campus produced 668 graduates: seven (7) each for the Doctor of Philosophy and Master’s degree program, 600 bachelor degree holders, and 54 finished their associate courses.

Meanwhile, Cindy Mahicon Cumahling, BS Biology major, also rendered her Valediction address as the class magna cum laude.

The ceremony commenced on June 14, 2017 at the NVSU Bambang Gymnasium.#

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UETC, CSIT ties up for Web-Based Faculty Evaluation

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

FAITHFUL IN innovating methods for the student services in the University, the NVSU Educational Testing Center (UETC) and the Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) Department launched the Webbased Faculty Performance Evaluation System (FPES) on April 17.

According to UETC Director Prof. Josefina Sana, the project was set to make the evaluation process more convenient and accessible to students as compared to the previous computer- and paperbased evaluation procedure.

The Paper-based evaluation system usually runs for four months including the room-to-room evaluation. This method, however, was frowned because of its bulky storage, high production cost and inefficient retrieval. Thus, the idea of

computerized system to webbased evaluation materialized having automated data sorting, filtering, quick data storage and retrieval.

HOW IT WORKS Students, through their smartphones and laptops with Internet access, can now evaluate their teachers by logging in to their iNVSU U-Connect accounts, (if none, students can register at the E-Lab). Next, access the FPES page at https://fpes.nvsu. edu.ph, and enter the required information in the screen.

Choose the name of the faculty and students can now start the evaluation.

The FPES measures four key areas of teaching personnel which are Commitment, Knowledge of the Subject Matter, Teaching for Independent Learning, and Management of Learning.

UP AND RUNNING As to date of writing (April 27, 2017 - 09:00am), Prof. Sana, with reference to the FPES Evaluation status per college, revealed that 1,085 students have already evaluated their teachers. The evaluation turn out as of April 27 hit 19.08% of the 5,685 total student population including senior high school.

Prof. Sana stands positive for the program’s success and calls for the immediate response

of the different College deans to remind their students to participate in the evaluation period until May 19, 2017.

The said program was made possible through the helping hands of Prof. Sana, Vilchor Perdido, Nilda dela Cruz, Fidel Patricio, and Carmelo Alejo Bisquera of the CSIT Department.

To see real-time registry of the evaluation turn-out visit, https://fpes.nvsu.edu.ph.#

Admin approves 72 personnel for administrative, academic items

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

TO HAVE A greater workforce in the University’s office and instruction, NVSU formally welcomed 72 personnel from across fields of specialization during the Oath taking ceremony for faculty and staff on March 27, 2017 at the NVSU Mini Theater, Bayombong.

The 72 personnel were granted the following items: Instructor item (54), administrative officer (4), administrative aid (3), science research specialist (2), farm worker (2), medical officer, dentist, administrative assistant, light equipment operator, librarian, veterinarian, and dorm manager.

The instructor item was granted to Lhea Castro, Rolly Hawete, Lorna Oligo, Khrizna Tolosa, Chrizel Mae Valeros, Cherrie Prelle de Guzman, Daren Eraña, Orville Hombrebueno,

Daisybelle Pilas, Ma. Eden Salagueste, Flormelyn Tumenez, Leofred Velasco, Warren Acosta, Angelito Agrimor, Melvin Allama, Mary Ann Joyce Batara, Lai Lanie Cungihan, Nilda dela Cruz, Alvin Felix, Gremaline Flor, Jenny Grace Gamurot, Rembert John Gapad, Michael Francis Garma, Judith Guyod, Jefferson Inocencio, Krizzle May Laguit, Roman Angelo Magno, Jayson Maleek, Flory Anne Patricio, Kayvin Joel Petipit, June Quipo, Marcielyn Razalan, Mario Saquing, Elson Boie Tumaneng, Armilyn Wais,

Lionel Luis Dumelod, Mark Philip Mendoza, Alexander Pagatpatan Jr., Joemar Subong, Claydon Wigan, Jel Kristelle Alamo, Divina Bangayan, Jeremy Moses Ebreo, Jomar Esteban, Mario Farro, Jann Vincent Paul Lagmay, Margarette Laguerta, Glamedette Mallare, Jemimah Natividad, Vincent Bryan Reyes, Johnathan Rodolfo, Margel Aira Sadiri, Marvin Jay Tagnong, and Joel Toon.

For the administrative items, Rosario Corpuz was given the administrative assistant post; Melba Eugene Guntalilib,

Sarah Israelita Sagun, Susana Torres and Joseph Valmores assumed the administrative officer items; and Dianne Margareth Tito, Dennylaine Ibasco and Karl Chester Sarandi were the administrative aide post recipients.

Sheena Lyn Ramos and Gina Leah Dizon were approved for the Science Research Specialist items, while Delio Bagnes and Salvador Diaz were handed the farm worker items.

Other faculties who took oath were Gemma Grace Bacena (Medical Officer), Vanessa Aprilynn Cadiang (Dentist) Junborn Gamido (Light Equipment Operator), Jestonie Maraggay (Librarian), Rafael Luis Morillo (Veterinarian) and Jovita Rahon (Dormitory Manager).

The new faculty and staff were welcomed by the University President Dr. Andres Taguiam who led the recital of oath of service.#

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University Prof receives Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

THE UNIVERSITY proved once again its quest for excellence as one of its professors received the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award in the nationwide search of Outstanding Public Offiials and Employees by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) at the Malacañan Palace in September.

As one of the awardees, Dr. Adornado C. Vergara, NVSU Department Chairman of Agricultural Engineering, was commended with his innovative work as a professor and researcher.

Vergara’s research works include translating theory into usable, high-impact technology.

He developed a locally available nomograph for sizing a centrifugal pump as turbine for generating electric power, an alternate to the more expensive imported micro-hydro turbine that the rural communities in the province could not afford.

Compliant to Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, Vergara also introduced biogas technology which enables

livestock raisers transform waste into organic fertilizer, run a generator for electric power, run a pump for irrigation.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte along with CSC Chairperson Alicia Bala led the awarding ceremony and conferment of plaques of

recognition and medals to the awardees .

The NVSU community earlier recognized Vergara’s feat being one of the 15 semi-finalists for the said search last Aug. 7 headed

by CSC Region 02 Director Atty Neil S. Agustin together with University President Dr. Andres

Z. Taguiam and other University Officials.

Furthermore, the awarding ceremony aimed to inspire employees to continue strive for excellence and be the lingko bayani that the community envisions all government workers to be. #

history on sintra boards, tokens from various linkages of the university, certificates, archaic collections that became part and parcels to the success of NVSU – Bayombong and collections of photos taken during various key events in the university in the early years.

The activity kicked off with a ceremonial ribbon cutting headed by the university president Dr. Andress Z. Taguiam and other university officials followed by a curatorial brief

by Herminigildo U. Gandeza, committee member of the event.

Tertulia was highlighted by a poetry reading session and song rendition dubbed as

Dandaniw Ken Sansaniweng which was participated in by the Varsity Courier staff, Mr. Lloyd Quiben and Dr. Wilfredo Dumale as poetry readers, and Herminigildo Gandeza and Myrna Aguid, College of Business and Economics Student as singers.

The Brain Child of Tertula: Tawid ken Dayaw was Dr Loreta Vivian Galima, Vice President of Academic Affairs and it was executed by the Social Sciences and Humanities Department, Nueva Vizcaya Studies (Taripnongan) and the Cultural Affairs Office.#

NVSU 101: Bayombong Campus holds Tertulia

BY HERMINIGILDO GANDEZA

The Nueva Vizcaya State U n ive r s i t y - B ayo m b o n g campus celebrated its years of success and transition during the One Hundred One plus Founding Anniversary through an exhibit entitled, Tertulia: Tawid ken Dayaw at the New Cultural Heritage Museum on December 27, 2017.

The exhibit featured the cultural – historical journey of NVSU – Bayombong through snippet of stories that lead to what is NVSU through arts and cultural materials such as portrait charcoal paintings of the former school heads and administrators of NVSU, NVSU

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13th CHARTER ANNIVERSARY

Outstanding faculty, staff gets merit for exemplary performance

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

TWO HUNDRED twenty five (225) faculty and staff of the Nueva Vizcaya State University Bayombong and Bambang Campus were given outstanding merit during the ‘Pammadayaw kadagiti Empleyado,’an annual recognition program for employees, in the recently concluded 13th Charter Anniversary celebration on March 20, 2017.

The awarding ceremony served as an avenue in dating back distinctive accomplishments made within the year in different areas of specialization and expertise.

FACULTY, STAFF WITH EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE The Outstanding Faculty was awarded to Jenifer Raymond Tallungan (Bambang) and Bonimar Tominez (Bayombong), as Fitzgerald Fabelico (Bambang) and Gayon Sarmiento (Bayombong) received the Outstanding Researcher award.

Marilou Laurean (Bambang) was named Outstanding Extension

Worker, while Outstanding Project-in-charge and Outstanding Employee were granted to Rudy Gublidan and Julita Balancio (Bayombong) respectively.

The Maaga, Maagap, at Masipag Award was handed to Eric Mitra and Diosdado Partido of Bambang, while Julita Tunac, Gaspar Baysa and Joselito Ojano were the recipients from Bayombong.

On the other hand, Geraldine Ebreo, Jimmy Carter Nilo, and Alma Valdez were given the Cost Economy Measure awards.

The Outstanding Achievement Awardee from Bambang campus was given to Lovella Velasco, with her Best Dissertation acknowledged by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino during the Gawad Julian Cruz Balmaseda 2017.

NVSU Bayombong Outstanding Achievement awardees were Jestony Baylon and Emmanuel Jose after winning the Best Documentary Film, Best Editing, Best Research and

Analysis, and Best Direction in the Dungngo: A Documentary Film on Adoption headed by Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 2.

NVSU former Board of Regents Maximo Aliaga, Federated Faculty Association President, and Teoticia Taguibao, CHED Regional Director 02, were also recognized.

Meanwhile, the NVSU ROTC unit was hailed the Best Organizational Unit.

OTHER AWARDS Other faculty members were also given appreciation with their excellent performances on their respective fields.

The Outstanding Coach in Academic, Culture and Arts, and Sports were accorded to 33 personnel. Thirty two (32) faculties who exhibited their research outputs in the International scene were also recognized.

There were 14 awardees for the Outstanding Achievement as Inventors, while seven (7) awardees for the Outstanding

Authors of published books.

Nineteen (19) faculty members were recognized with their published articles/researches in referred journal, and served as peer reviewers.

For the career selfdevelopment incentive, Jean Orcales was the only recipient, while the Service Loyalty Award was also given to 68 employees who stayed true and committed to the University.

Furthermore, 30 personnel were identified having outstanding accomplishments in Research, Development and Extension.

University President, Dr. Andres Taguiam led the awarding ceremony assisted by Dr. Loreta Vivian Galima, officer-in-charge Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Wilfredo Dumale, Vice President for Research, Extension, and Business for Development, Dr. Geraldine Ebreo, Vice President for Adminsitration and Finance, and Dr. Araceli Domagas, Campus Administator Bambang Campus.#

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19th MSP deals on fungi, UBBOG TI ASIN Cardona wins best paper

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

AIMED TO REINFORCE the value of fungi in helping restore the ecosystem, the 19th Mycological Society of the Philippines (MSP) held its Annual Scientific Meeting, Symposium and Training on August 25-26, at the Benguet State University.

The two-day event covered trainings where delegates from Benguet State University, UPLos Baños, University of Santo Tomas (UST), Isabela State University and Nueva Vizcaya State University, among others, chose their respective areas of expertise.

Different topics were discussed which include Formulation of Research Proposal by Dr. Charina Gracia B. Banaay, Composting and Mycorrhiza by Dr. Mannix S. Pedro and Dr. Marilyn B. Brown, Morphological Identification of Filamentous Fungi by Ms. Christine Marie B. Brown and Dr. Jonar I. Yago, and Isolation and Morphological Identification of Water Molds also by Dr. Brown.

CARDONA Meanwhile, NVSU Bambang Campus faculty Noel Cardona bested in competing papers for professional category (COP). Behind Cardona were presenters from UP Diliman and UST as second and third place respectively.

Other papers presented were the six Tricita H. Quimio Best Undergraduate Thesis (THQ-BUT) and 38 competing posters.

MSP is a non-stock and a non-profit organization that aims to promote and nurture the interest on fungi that plays a variety of roles as decomposers and mutualists in the ecosystem.#

CVM lands 4th in Poultry Quiz Show ‘17

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

THREE STUDENTS of the Nueva Vizcaya State University College of Veterinary Medicine (NVSUCVM) landed 4th place in the recently held Poultry Quiz Show 2017 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City on Aug. 13.

Chrysler Bakakew, Noreen Taynan, and Vincent Cariño composed the NVSU team obtaining a total score of 70 points after three rounds of competition.

Fourteen (14) teams competed in the event coming from different state universities

and colleges in the country.

The NVSU team brought home P5,000 cash plus tokens.

Dr. Melvin Allama served as the team’s coach.

Meanwhile, Central Luzon State University CVM team bagged the championship title, followed by the De La Salle Araneta University and Tarlac Agricultural University as second and third respectively.

This year is the fifth installment of the Poultry Quiz Show which started in 2010 sponsored by the Philippine College of Poultry Practitioners.#

Hinirang ang disertasyon ni Velasco na pinamagatang “Ubbog Ti Asin: Kuwento at Kuwenta ng mga Babaeng Mannurat,” dahil sa kaniyang saliksik sa ambag ng mga babaeng manunulat ng Nueva Vizcaya.

Ayon kay Velasco, binigyang buhay niya ang natatanging alamat ng Ubbog ti Asin bilang hakbang na sariwain ang panitikan ng rehiyon at buhayin ang panitikang Ilokano.

“Ang Ubbog ti Asin ay natatanging alamat ng Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya.

Isang tradisyong pabigkas, na patunay na ang kalikasan ay may matalik na ugnayan sa buhay at pamumuhay ng tao.

Ang pagbuhay sa alamat sa aking disertasyon ay hakbang sa pagbawi sa panitikan ng rehiyon, pagbuhay sa panitikang Ilokano, partikular ang panitikan ng babbáing mannúrat ng Nueva Vizcaya na naiwan sa panaklong, at paglipat sa mga babae sa rehiyon na wari’y iniusog ng sentro sa laylayan,” ani Velasco.

Naging layunin ng papel ni Velasco na isalin ang mga kuwento sa wikang Filipino at gawing Filipino ang buong disertasyon upang mas maraming makabasa at makaintindi ng mga kuwentong Ilokano na kaniyang nakalap.

Dahil dito, napatunayan niyang iba ang epekto ng paggamit ng wikang Filipino sa puso, isip, at damdamin.

“Napatunayan kong iba nga ang talab ng wikang Filipino, sa puso, sa damdamdamin, sa isipan. At dahil nga pagsasalin ang isang layunin ng disertasyon, mas madali ang pagsasalin dahil nga ang wikang Ilokano at ang iba pang wika ng Filipinas ay magkakamaganak. At dahil nga ako ay taal na Ilokano at Filipino, nararapat na gamitin ko ang wikang Filipino,” pahayag niya.

Hindi inasahan ni Velasco na maitatangi ang kaniyang akda dahil sa dami ng nagsipaglahok

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mula sa iba’t ibang kilalang unibersidad na kinabilangan pa ng mga kilalang manunulat ng bansa.

“Wala sa aking hinagap na magwawagi ako dahil sa napakaraming lahok mula sa iba’t ibang kilalang unibersidad ng bansa, at ang ibang kalahok ay mga kilalang manunulat na ng bansa. Kayat nabigla at hindi ako makapaniwala nang makatanggap ako ng balita mula sa KWF na ako nga ang nagwagi at mapaparangalan,” pahayag niya.

Para kay Velasco, malaking pagsubok para sa mga kababaihan ang hikayating sumulat upang mabago ang kanilang kapalaran na itinakda ng lipunan. Inihalintulad ni Velasco na tulad ng bukal na hindi nauubos, hindi rin mauubos ang kuwento ng mga kababaihan kung kaya’t nararapat lamang na patuloy na magbigay kabuluhan ang mga kababaihan sa kanilang lipunan.

Ipinagkalooban ng P100,000 si Dr. Velasco at ang opsiyon na mailathala ang kaniyang akda sa Aklat ng Bayan na lilimbagin ng KWF. Itinatangi ng Gawad Julian Cruz Balmaseda, ang pinakamaatas na pagkilala na handog ng KWF, ang mga tesis at disertasyon sa agham, matematika, at agham panlipunan na gumamit ng wikang Filipino.

Iginagawad ito tuwing o malapit sa araw ni Julian Cruz Balmaseda (Enero 28, 1895) na kilala bilang makata, kritiko at tanyag na iskolar ng Filipino.

Kasama sa pinarangalan ang masteradong tesis ni Christian Exekiel Mananis Fajardo ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas na may titulong “Ang Tira Bakal bilang (Kon)Teksto ng Katawang Nagtatanghal” na tumanggap rin ng P100,000.

Ginanap ang pagkilala sa Bulwagang Romualdez SA tanggapan ng KWF Maynila noong ika-27 ng Enero 2017.#

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‘Duyan ng Buhay’ wins DSWD Dungngo DocuFilm

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

“NVSU ‘DUYAN ng Buhay’ comes in fresh, unadulterated.”

Thus said in a docufilm review by Benjamin De Yro, chairman of the panel of judges, to the NVSU team, the firstever winner of the Dungngo Documentary Film Making Contest on Adoption led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Regional Office 2.

De Yro said the production came in fresh and in layman’s term, ‘pulido’. He said that Duyan ng Buhay is, by far, the best local documentary he has seen in the region.

The NVSU Team represented by Mr. Jestony Baylon (editor), Mr. Emmanuel Jose (scriptwriter), and Ms. Shiela Marie Domingo (host) brought home the night’s highest

award, the Best DocuFilm, on top of winning three of the seven technical awards.

‘Duyan ng Buhay’ clinched the Best Research and Analysis, Best Direction, and Best Editing awards.

The 20-minute documentary presented threefold true-to-life stories of alias ‘Ben,’ ‘Lenlen,’ and ‘Jose and Macmac.’

NVSU’s Duyan ng Buhay showcased the two sides of adoption - the legal and illegal ways captured in the story of Lenlen, and Ben respectively. The accounts of Jose and Macmac served as a bonus point for the NVSU team as it emphasized the presence of an adoption center in the province, such contribution to the attainment of public awareness on legal adoption

as one of primary concerns of DSWD. DSWD RO2 conducted the docufilm as one of their advocacies in raising public awareness in line with the annual celebration of the National Adoption Consciousness Month every March with this year’s theme: “Pagmamahal Palaganapin, Legal na Pagaampon Ating Gawin!”

NVSU was the lonerepresentative of the province in the regional Dungngo DocuFilm.

Other universities that joined the event were Cagayan State University – Carig, Andrews, Sanchez Mira campuses, and Isabela State University – Echague campus.

The NVSU team received plaques of recognition and a cash prize worth P 20,000.00 at the

Best DOCUFILM DWSD Dungngo DocuFilm Fest

Hotel Kimikarlai, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan on March 17, 2017.

Meanwhile, Dr. Cecilia delos Trinos and Ms. Arshiela Manuel served as team consultants.

Along De Yro, respected media practitioners in the province served as members of the panel of judges like Raymon Dullana, Sany Lopes, Angely Lubo and Gela Perez.

This is the second time that NVSU brought home the ‘Best DocuFilm’ recognition. In 2015, NVSU entry ‘Convalco,’ a documentary contest organized by the Department of Agrarian Reform, earned the Best Documentary Award, Social Media Award, and People’s Choice Award during the Gabi ng Parangal 2015 DAVVUN at Cabagan, Isabela on Dec. 17, 2015.# Best EDITING

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DWSD Dungngo DocuFilm Fest

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Best RESEARCH and ANALYSIS DWSD Dungngo DocuFilm Fest

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NUEVA VIZCAYA STATE UNIVERSITY

CENTENNIAL PLUS ONE years

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

Tribute to Honorees and Outstanding Alumni

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hirteen (13) former administrators and presidents together with six outstanding alumni members were revered and awarded during the Tribute to Honorees and Outstanding Alumni in the centennial plus one year anniversary celebration of the Nueva Vizcaya State University Bayombong Campus Gymnasium on Nov. 27.

THE PAST ADMINISTRATORS AND PRESIDENTS The following served as Principal in Nueva Vizcaya Rural High School: Mr. Cornello Gallardo, 1930-1935; Mr. Pantaleon Dumlao, 1937; Mr. Amado Toletino, 1948; and Mr. Rodrigo Doles, 1955.

Doles also served as the Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural College Superintendent (NVAC) in 1956-1964. Dr. Candido Rosario and Dr. Salvador Monje also worked as NVAC Superintendent, in 1964-1965 and 1969-1973 respectively.

The following stood as Presidents for the Nueva Vizcaya State Institute of Technology: Dr. Teodoro Irabagon, 1980-1986; Dr. Fortunato Battad, 1987-1993; Dr. Dionisio Ducusin, 19931999; and Dr. Marcelo Roguel,

1999-2004.

Dr. Battad also served as the Keynote Speaker during the awarding ceremony.

Meanwhile, Dr. Marilou Abon and Dr. Florentina Dumlao served as the Presidents for Nueva Vizcaya State University in 2005-2010 and 2012-2015 accordingly.

THE OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARDEES The awardees for the alumni members were classified into six most outstanding categories: Education, Military, Government Service and Governance, BusinessEntrepreneurship, Private Sector, and Accomplishment.

The Outstanding Alumnus of NVSU for Education was Dr. Samuel Benigno, the incumbent

President of Quirino State University.

Retired Brig. General Joseph Taeza of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology was handed the Outstanding Alumnus for Military.

The Outstanding Alumnus of NVSU for the Government Service and Governance was granted to For. Marlon Agnar, Cagayan Valley Provincial Environmental Resources Officer.

Nueva Vizcaya Royale Business Club and Zoom International Company General Manager Ms. Marilou Bumidang-Duque was conferred the Outstanding Alumna of NVSU for BusinessEntrepreneurship.

The Outstanding Alumnus of NVSU for Private Sector was handed to Mr. Pablito Tolentino, General

Manager of Advanced Agrisolutions Philippines Corporation Likewise, Dr. Catherine C. Buenaventura was awarded the Outstanding Alumna of NVSU for the Outstanding Accomplishment.

NVSU President Dr. Andres Z. Taguiam urged every member of the University to continue honing their respective craft and be excellent in their own field of specializations.

The honorees and outstanding alumni were given plaques of recognition and tokens headed by Dr. Taguiam, OIC Bayombong Campus Administrator Dr. Liberty G. Torres, and Vice President for Research Dr. Wilfedo A. Dumale, Jr.#

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NVSU CENTENNIAL

place in 1964 when NVNAS was converted to Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural College (NVAC) through RA 4055.

With the increasing clamor for more degree courses, NVAC was converted to Nueva Vizcaya State Institute of Technology (NVSIT) by Presidential Decree 196 on May 22, 1973. NVSIT responded and provided expansions of its course offerings in agriculture and related fields.

NVSU earned its university status in 2004 with the merging of the Nueva Vizcaya State Polytechnic College in Bambang.

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NVSU BAYOMBONG @ 101 For its centennial plus one year, a two-day celebration filled with various activities meant to commemorate the history and roots of the NVSU Bayombong Campus were observed on November 27-28.

Among the highlights of the celebration were the Honoring of Past Administrators and Presidents and the Awarding of Outstanding Alumni of NVSU Bayombong Campus.

Dr. Fortunato A. Battad, former president of NVSIT in 1987-1993, was one of the

honorees and served as the Keynote Speaker as he gave advice to all the dreamers. “If you dream, you can walk or run, but choose to soar,�

Dr. Battad said.

The historical-cultural journey of NVSU Bayombong Campus was also remembered through the Tertulia exhibit at the NVSU Library Alley. Talents were also showcased as Strings and Stanzas: A Musical Concert was also staged at the NVSU Gymnasium.

Selected members of the faculty presented their

researches and shared notes and lectures from conferences in the 2017 NVSU Academic Conference and the non-teaching staff attended an echo seminar during the administrative conference.

Likewise, students also took part in the celebration where various contested activities were conducted like the booth exhibit, photography contest, quiz bowl, video making contest, NVSU got talent, spoken word poetry, and variety show.#

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Sanchez, Tiburcio bag awards at RICE 2017

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

WITH THEIR innovative and practical inventions, two professors of the Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) bag awards in this year’s Regional Invention Contest and Exhibit (RICE 2017) at the Isabela State University (ISU) – Cauayan on August 14-18.

Dr. Rumolfo Sanchez, Professor VI, was adjudge as the big winner in the Industrial Design Category as he bagged the first, second, and third places with his three entries; baby chair, potty chair, and ironing stand respectively.

Dr. Sanchez, the projectin-charge of the University Woodcraft, bested other three contenders from ISU Ilagan and Cauayan campys.

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

TIBURCIO

SANCHEZ

College of Human Ecology Dean Dr. Perlita Tiburcio also won second place in the Utility Model Category with her wine and jam project.

Fortunato Dela Peña, Despartment of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary, handed cash prizes and certificates of awards to Dr. Sanchez and Dr. Tiburcio.

NVSU President Dr. Andres Z. Taguiam, along with other University officials, also recognized Dr. Sanchez and Dr. Tiburcio last Sept. 4 during the University flag raising rites.

RICE 2017 is sponsored by the DOST-Technology Application Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI).#

latest trends in the hotel and restaurant industries and to train students on how to conduct events. Likewise, the activity was organized to fill the gaps between theories and realities in the workplace as practitioners from the industry were invited to serve as resource speakers.

Blue Palawan Resort Director for Operations Rolando Dayto talked and demonstrated on Bar Operations, while Raymond Meneses, Operations Manager of Balai Gloria lectured Rooms Division Operations.

Other topics discussed were

Food and Beverage Service and Customer Service.

This year’s theme focused on “Customer Service: Gearing Towards ASEAN Integration Standards.”

The event was spearheaded by the Event Management Class, Organization of Hospitality Management Students (OHMS), Philippine Association of Nutritionists (PAN), and the College of Human Ecology – Student Council (CHE-SC) under the supervision of the Hospitality Management Faculty.#

NVSU hosts first-ever Hospitality ManCon

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

DESIGNED TO enhance the knowledge, skills, positive attitude and work values of practitioners as well as aspiring hospitality and tourism students, the firstever Hospitality Management Conference pushed through last Nov. 28, 2016, at the Nueva Vizcaya State University Dumlao Farmers Trading Center with the theme “Customer Service: Gearing Towards ASEAN Integration Standards.”

The said conference aimed to give updates about the

6 programs bid for AACCUP Level IV status

nueva vizcaya state university Bayombong campus

centennial plus one November 27-28, 2017

years

SIX PROGRAMS of NVSU Bayombong undergo evaluation for Level IV Phase 1 and Revisit by the Accrediting Agency for Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines (AACCUP) Incorporated on Aug. 7 to 11.

The programs to be evaluated are the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Forestry, Master in Education major in Language, Reading, and Numeracy (LRN), BS Agricultural Engineering, and BS Agricultural Technology of NVSU Bayombong Campus and BS Secondary Education, and Bachelor of Arts in English of NVSU Bambang Campus.

Twenty-one (21) accreditors were sent

by AACCUP to assess the programs headed by Dr. Luzviminda A. Rodrin, Overall coordinator.

NVSU President Dr. Andres Z. Taguiam welcomed the survey team by a courtesy call at the admin conference room before heading to the University gymnatorium for the opening program.

Taguiam, during his inspirational message, thanked the accreditors for coming over in sharing their time and expertise for the accreditation period.

He believed that after the evaluation, the accreditors will give what is due and what is proper for the betterment of NVSU. Rodrin, however, shared that the fate and result of the accreditation ‘greatly lies’ on the hands of the members of the NVSU faculty and staff and its students.#

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NVSU holds 14th University In-House Review

BY RICO MARTIN V. DUMALE

AS PART OF generating and packaging appropriate researches and technologies, the university, through the office of Research, Extension and Business for Development (REBD) held its 14th In-house Review on September 21-22, 2017 at the Dumlao Farmers Training Center (DFTC), NVSU Bayombong Campus.

Research papers of faculty members and staff of the university were classified into four categories; Research, Development, Higher Education and Social Science.

The In-House Review aims to evaluate ongoing researches, critic proposals and communicate relevant findings

from accomplished researches.

Dr. Wilfredo A. Dumale Jr., Vice President for REBD, presented REBD’s achievements where he mentioned the increasing number of funded researches. He also encouraged the university researchers to submit more proposals for funding from outside agencies.

Paper entries were judged based on creativity, originality, quality of work, significance of findings, manuscript/write up, and manner of presentation.

The panel of evaluators were Dr. Elizabeth T. Carig, Dr. Florentina S. Dumlao, and Dr. Marilyn G. Patricio (Research Category); Dr. Fredesmina M. Dolojan, and Mr. Lucio G. Calimag

(Development Category); Dr. Soledad M. Roguel, Dr. Consuelo C. Callang (Higher Education Catgeory); and Dr. Jocelyn L. Aveno and Ms. Marissa H. Valdez (Social Science).

Gayon P. Sarmiento was awarded 1st place in the Research Category with her paper entitled “Conservation, Improvement and Profitable Utilization of the Philippine Native Pigs: Project 3: Value Chain and Policy Studies in Support of Native Pig Production in Regions CAR, Cagayan Valley, Calabarzon, and Mimaropa.”

The research papers “Enterprise Development through Promotion and Utilization of Citrus Wine and other By-Products in Nueva

Vizcaya” by Perlita C. Tiburcio, Elbert A. Sana, Lourdes T. Capua, Ma. Teresa A. Fulgencio and entitled “Reinventing the Curriculum: A realization from Pedagogical Competence of Neophyte Teachers” by Fitzgerald Fabelico were both awarded 1st place in Development and Higher Education category, respectively.

A Special Citation was also given to Jennifer Raymond R. Tallungan and Girlie F. Salas with their paper “MultiPerspective Valuation of Gender and Development Highlights in Creative Articles of Kasarian- a student publication folio of NVSU Bambang Campus.”#

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REBD conducts Shiitake Farmers Visit, Sharing Day

BY FLORA JOY B. GARCIA

SHIITAKE (Lentinula edodes) is an edible mushroom native to East Asia and is now widely cultivated and consumed in many temperate and Asian countries, including the Philippines.

In the Philippines, the province of Nueva Vizcaya is blessed with favourable climate and material resources for shiitake production and is now one of the major producers of shiitake. With these, shiitake mushroom production is becoming a promising industry that can support and sustain livelihoods for economic development in the upland communities of Nueva Vizcaya.

Last November 29, 2017, a Farmers Visit and Sharing Day was held at Sitio Giayan, Binuangan, Belance, Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya to unveil shiitake mushroom. Said event aimed to showcase shiitake mushroom technology and recognize the contribution of individuals and groups in the development of the shiitake industry in Nueva Vizcaya.

Participants of the event were farmers of Binuagan and Belance, Dupax del Norte, officials and staff of the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) of Dupax del Norte, staff of the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office 2 (DOST RO2), and officials and staff of the Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU).

Dr. Maribel S. Bacena, Project Leader of the Shiitake Project acknowledged the commitment of MLGU Dupax del Norte to share resources for the success of the implementation of the project, and thanked the four famers Mario A. William, Dortes A. Basay, Florendo P. Basay, and Mario M. Patdo who have trusted NVSU despite the many frustrations they have experienced.

Dr. Bacena, enticed the farmers to continue with

their production by unveiling the ready to pick up material inputs for the construction of their soaking pond. Finally, she shared that the success of shiitake farming starts with a lot of prayers and sharing first their bountiful harvest to their family and co-farmers.

NVSU’s Vice President for Research, Extension and Business for Development Dr. Wilfredo A. Dumale, Jr. committed experts and facility through the Mushroom Resources Research and Development Center to the success Nueva Vizcaya’s shiitake endeavour. He further specified the development of a new proposal in the hope to upscale the shiitake project which will cover more municipalities.

“Give me and I will give back. Do your part and I will do my part,” Mr. Arsenio Ayangao, representative of Mayor Timothy Joseph E. Cayton, said in his response. Mr. Ayangao went to underscore the commitment of MLGU Dupax del Norte to provide their counterpart to whatever needs of the project and the farmers. He further expressed his incessant gratefulness to NVSU for always partnering with them for the benefit of their people.

The event’s highlights include harvesting of shiitake mushrooms by the participants, cooking demonstration and savouring of shiitake recipes, and an open forum.#

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University R&D bag awards in 2017

BY SHEENA LYN V. RAMOS

THE NUEVA VIZCAYA State University continues to stride in the field of research, as several awards were bagged this year in various fora.

Dr. Jonar I. Yago won the Outstanding Published Paper in Agriculture category of the Dr. Elvira O. Tan Award with his study entitled “The SLT2 MitogenActivated Protein KinaseMediated Signaling Pathway Governs Conidiation, Morphogenesis, Fungal Virulence and Production of Toxin and Melanin in the Tangerine Pathotype of Alternaria alternata”, on June 28, 2017 during the sixth founding anniversary of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-

PCAARRD). The award which was established in 1987 as a tribute to Dr. Elvira O. Tan, an outstanding researcher, honors and provides incentives to Filipino scientists and researchers who remarkably published their R&D results in any foreign or local refereed journals, which support the advancement of the country’s national economy and food security.

A young researcher, Noel C. Cardona, Jr. also excelled in the national arena as he was awarded as Best Paper with his work entitled “Utilization, Nutritional and Medicinal Properties of Lingtan Wild Mushroom (Fomitopsis Pinicola) in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya” during the 19th Annual Scientific Meeting, Symposium and Training of the Mycological Society of the Philippines on August

CRR4DCV kicks-off training for second citrus project

26, 2017 at Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet. The activity was sponsored by Mycological Society of the Philippines which aimed to reinforce the value of fungi in helping to restore the ecosystem.

The University continues to dedicate in promoting the exceptional inventions of the researchers as marked by four awards during the Regional Invention Contest and Exhibit of the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office 02, held on August 1418, 2017, at Isabela State University Cauayan Campus Gymnasium, Cauayan City, Isabela. Romulfo C. Sanchez brought home three awards under the Industrial Design Category: 1st place- Baby chair, 2nd place- Potty Chair, 3rd place- Ironing Stand.

Perlita C. Tiburcio was also

awarded 2nd place under the Utility Model Category with her invention “A process of Producing Edible Products from Citrus By-Products”.

collecting activity.

The said project was headed

by Dr. Ma. Cecilia Salas, former Vice President for REBD, with Dr. Elbert Sana as the CRR4DCV Program leader. More so, the projects 3 and 4 of the CRR4DCV is yet to be announced.

The CRR4DCV is a new program under REBD funded and coordinated by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD). #

DOST R02 also recognized the contribution of the institution in initiating and helping in the promotion of S&T programs and projects for the empowerment of the DOST 02 customers in the province of Nueva Vizcaya, by awarding the NVSU together with Dr. Wilfredo A. Dumale, Jr., the Vice President for Research, Extension and Business for Development, and Jestony S. Baylon, Sr., DWNS 96.5 UFM Anchor as Best S&T Partners during the conduct of the Regional Science and Technology Week on August 14, 2017 at F.L. Dy Coliseum, Cauayan City, Isabela.#

BY EMMANUEL C. JOSE

FOLLOWING ITS first project on Value Chain Analysis of Citrus in Cagayan Valley, the NVSU Research, Extension, and Business for Development (REBD) through the Citrus Resources Research for Development in Cagayan Valley (CRR4DCV) Program Team kicked-off its second project on Citrus Plant Genetic Resources and Database Profiling system on April 19-21, 2017.

The three-day activity embarked on four topics and field collecting activity on Citrus

Genebank and Database profiling where three experts from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), Laguna served as resource speakers.

Prof.

Nestor Altoveros discussed on citrus species and cultivars identification, and database management. On the other hand, Prof. Teresita Borromeo, dealt on the strategies to citrus germplasm conservation field genebank, and the two-part Morphological and Molecular characterization of Citrus germplasm lecture. Prof. Renerio Gentallan, Jr., facilitated the field

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18 new RDE projects to generate P34M

BY SHEENA LYN V. RAMOS

EIGHTEEN (18) NEW externally funded Research & Development and Extension projects were approved this 2017 as a result of linkages and collaborations with local, regional and national agencies for provision of resources, collaborative researches, and trainings, generating a total of P 34,192,061.98 funds.

Geared towards the generation of technologies through research, their distribution through extension, and technopreneurship programs, the university continues to intensify its impact and make fundamental contributions to the PROJECT TITLE

needs of its clientele through the implementation of various RDE projects.

The university has also proved its competencies in technopreneurship, as the institution has recently been qualified and included in the twenty (20) state universities and colleges (SUCs) in the country who will be capacitated this 2018 under the Higher Educational Institution Readiness for Innovation and Technopreneurship (HEIRIT) Development Program of the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging PROPONENT/S

Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD). The program aims to prepare higher education institutions for technology business incubation ventures.

Out of the many universities who applie nationawide, only 20 were qualified who signed memorandum of understanding with DOST through Secretary Fortunato de la Peña during the first Philippine Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) Summit held on November 24, 2017 at the Cebu Parklane International Hotel.

Further, the university also continues to commit to widen its area of coverage in terms of service SOURCE OF FUNDS

and resources sharing as marked by new extension and technical services partnership agreements with Agrizkaya Cooperative Federation, LGU-Diadi, Amancio Agri-Tourism Academy, Inc., and OFW Kabayani Association.

To continuously cater to the growing needs and demands of the clienteles of the university, the Vice President for Research, Extension and Business for Development Program, Dr. Wilfredo A. Dumale, Jr. persistently encourages researchers to continuously submit proposals for external and institutional funding and implement RDE projects .# PROJECT COST (PhP)

Documentation of Philippine Yolina T. Castañeto, Noel Cardona, Philippine Institute of Traditional P 1,655,209.98 Traditional Knowledge and Alvin Felix, Lorna V. Dumale and Alternative Health Care Practices on Health and (PITAHC) Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health: The Iwak and KalanguyaIkalahan of Nueva Vizcaya Construction/Establishment of Wilfredo A. Dumale, Jr. Soil, Water and Plant Analytical Laboratory Establishment of Pilot Water Elmer T. Castañeto Quality Management Area Laboratory

Provincial Local Government P 2,000,000.00 Unit Nueva Vizcaya (PLGU-NV) P 800,000.00

Mass Production of Biofertilizer Jonar I. Yago and Disease-Free Planting Materials for Sustainable Citrus Production in Nueva Vizcaya

P 500,000.00

Establishment of provincial Wilfredo A. Dumale, Jr. climate change center

P 700,000.00

Provincial On-Site Development Elmer T. Castañeto Intervention for Capisaan Karst Landscape Tourism Development: Birds Watching at Capisaan Cave

P 200,000.00

Best Orchard Strategy for Elbert A. Sana Enhancing Citrus Productivity in Nueva Vizcaya

P 203,790.00

Provincial On-Site Development Elmer T. Castañeto Intervention for Capisaan Karst Landscape Tourism Development: Eco-Walk/Trail at Capisaan Cave

P 300,000.00

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Strengthening Product Marites M. Fronda, and Patricia Department of Science and Development and Training B. Madero Technology Regional Office No. Center (PDTC) of NVSU Bambang 02 (DOST R02) Campus Support Surveillance of Liberty G. Torres Fasciolosis in Ruminants (Cattle, Haidee Torio Carabao and Goats) in the Provinces of Region II Upgrading the NVSU Crop Elbert A. Sana and Soil Analytical Services Laboratory for Enhancing Citrus Research for Development Philippine Isolates of Jonar I. Yago Entomopathogenic Fungi as Potential Source of Microbial Agents Citrus Rind Borer (CRB) and Twig Blight Disease of Citrus

Department of AgricultureBureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI)

P 500,000.00 P 2,500,000.00

Department of Science and Tech- P 4.972,500.00 nology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) P 11,495,240.00

Development and Verification Wilfredo A. Dumale, Jr. of Soil and Water Management Strategies for Citrus Production

P 4,999,322.00

Green Energy Driven Water Ruel G. Peneyra (CLSU), Jeffrey A. Central Luzon State University P 936,000.00 System for Increase Agricultural Lavarias (CLSU) and Adornado C. (CLSU) Productivity and Rural Incomes Vergara (NVSU) Propagation of Superior Mango Reynald A. delos Trinos Varieties for Poverty Alleviation of Farmers in Region 2

Commission on Higher Education P 1,500,000.00 (CHED), Isabela State University (ISU) Cabagan Campus

Pagadalan iti Barangay: A Blesila Ramos Unified Open College towards Edwin P. Ramos an Interdisciplinary Approach in Research and Extension Continuum

Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center 2 (ATI-RTC 2)

Multi-location adaption trial Elbert A. Sana for the irrigated lowland inbred entries (NCT-MAT) and National Cooperative Test for Cool Elevated areas (NCT-CE)

Integral Capacity Building to Cristina R. Salvosa Integral Capacity Works for Participatory Governance: The Case of Solano, Nueva Vizcaya

Dr. Maribel S. Bacena presenting their project on Shiitake Mushroom.

Philippine Institute

Rice

Research P 230,000.00

P 500,000.00

Department of the Interior and P 200,000.00 Local Government (DILG)

Dr. Jonar I. Yago, Director for Research delivers a lecture on proposal writing.

Social Science. Lorna Oligo presents their paper entitled “Mga Inang Kolehiyala: Life Stories of Young Mothers in a State University in Northern Philippines.�

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Strings and Stanzas :

Strings and Stanzas: A Musical Concert features the NVSU CTE Rondalla Ensemble (BSEd MAPEH Seniors).

The musical showcased a five-scenic play that revolves around courtship.

Different musical scores were played accompanied by musical instruments such as rondalla, violin, piano, and flute.

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: A Musical Concert

LENSPEAKS Centennial plus One years