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PRESIDENT’S OUTBOX

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e have so many significant things in store for the coming months with Bicol University set to celebrate its Charter Day in June and its 50th Founding Anniversary in September.

With changes and celebrations, hard work, perseverance, and the team spirit are highly needed.

The foremost change this year, though, is our academic calendar. To keep abreast and be in step with the current educational climate, we have adopted the shift in our academic calendar. For the past years, we have always started our academic calendar in June – across levels – with the summer break scheduled in April and May. But this time, we have shifted and adopted the academic calendar which begins in August and ends in May. Hence, the summer break for faculty and students begins in June and ends by July of every academic year.

This move has brought some significant challenges to everyone – mostly, the faculty and administration.

But like all changes, a few apprehensions and even slight resistance are expected as changes or transitions always bring with it a few discomfort. Yet, such discomfort are mere temporalities that can always be overcome by strategizing on various aspects that will bear the brunt of the effects of such change. Ultimately, the few discomfort and apprehension will eventually be overcome because we know that this move is for the greater good of our students and the Bicol University.

Expect more tough yet fulfilling months ahead. But remember, “when the well springs of hope run dry,” faith comes in, and moves mountains. Let’s keep the faith and together, we will accomplish much!

Festive Culture – Bicol University Graduate School’s (BUGS) Master of Arts in Physical Education and the BU Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation (IPESR) showcased the BUeños’ dance talent in the BU Night “Summer Saya”, at the Peñaranda Park in Legazpi City last May 09.

Magayon Fest 2019 features BUGS cultural dance presentation for “BU Night”

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oining the annual month-long celebration of the Magayon Festival, students of the Bicol University Graduate School’s (BUGS) Master of Arts in Physical Education and the BU Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation (IPESR) showcased the BUeños’ dance talent in the BU Night “Summer Saya”, at the Peñaranda Park in Legazpi City last May 09.

The event began at around 6:00 in the evening with an opening program, hosted

by BU-IPESR Director Prof. Carina L. Sales. During the opening, the provincial government of Albay and Bicol University reaffirmed their commitment to the promotion of Bicolano culture and arts as featured and celebrated in the Magayon Festival 2019.

“The different kinds of dances to be showcased today, is proof that culture does not have to be boring. In fact, looking at our culture through various dances, is actually more fun, and entertaining,” said Feature | P4BU Vice President for Academic Affairs

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(VPAA) Dr. Helen M. Llenaresas, who delivered the one of the opening remarks in behalf of BU President Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas.

“It is through this that we can either enhance or develop further the culture that we, as Bicolanos, possess,” reiterated Dr. Llenaresas. To represent the provincial government of Albay, the activity was also attended by Albay Provincial Tourism Officer Ms. Dorothy Colle, who also gave the opening remarks along with Dr. Llenaresas.

Afterwards, the event proceeded to its highlight, the dance presentation of the BUGS Master of Arts in Physical Education students. Their presentation featured a variety of dance genres, from ethnic to modern, which showcased a spirit of pride for Bicolano culture. The event concluded with the closing remarks, delivered by BU’s Cultural Program Coordinator Prof.

Dennis R. Mirabueno.

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37 public financial management professionals trained in budgeting during BU-DBM’s PFMCP

Budgetary Discussions - BU Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF) Atty. Joseph Bartolata lectures the participants of the Public Financial Management Competency Program (PFMCP) Budgeting and Performance Track held at the Casa Blanca Hotel in Legazpi City this May 28 to 30.

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ontinuing the partnership between Bicol University (BU) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in creating financially educated public servants, the DBM and BU’s Business Affairs Office (BAO) conducted the ‘PFMCP Budgeting and Performance Track’ –the second in a series of training workshops under this year’s Public Financial Management Competency Program (PFMCP).

It can be recalled that A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between BU and DBM was signed on 14 June 2018, solidifying the partnership between DBM and BU in the implementation of the Public Financial Management Competency Program (PFMCP) Twinning Arrangement.

Through this accord, the implementation of the PFMCP was transferred to Bicol University, with the goal of expanding the reach of the PFMCP to more PFM practitioners in the province.

The PFMC is a competency-based training program that seeks to provide impact on behaviour, attitude, skills and knowledge (BASK), as well as work performance of PFM practitioners. The objective is to address the identified gaps in PFM in the country, particularly the implementation of appropriate capacity development initiatives and learning interventions.

During ‘PFMCP Budgeting and Performance Track’, which was held at the Casa Blanca Hotel in Legazpi City this May 28 to 30, 37 PFM practitioners from various government institutions, including BU, participated in the training.

BU Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF) Atty. Joseph L. Batolata and Training Specialist from DBM Central Office Mr. Brian Carpio welcomed the participants on the opening day of the training.

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Dev’t Plan for BUCEILS highlights Planning-Workshop To formulate a concrete plan for development based on their recent benchmarking activities, faculty and staff of the Bicol University College of Education Integrated Laboratory School (BUCEILS) participated in their 2019 Planning Workshop for BUCEILS at the BUCE’s CTE Hall in the university’s Main Campus last May 06 and 07.

On the first day of the activity, the participants were welcomed by BUCE Dean Dr. Lorna M. Miña in her opening remarks, followed by the ‘Statement of Purpose’ given

by BU Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) Dr. Helen M. Llenaresas. Showing his support for BUCEILS efforts through his brief message, BU President Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas was also present during the opening of the workshop.

Making sure everyone involved in the planning are set on the same goal, the workshop participants were first given a ‘Visioning Exercise’ by BUCE Dean Dr. Miña.

To serve as the starting point for their plans, Dr. Miña was joined by BUCEILS Elementary Department Head Prof. Rita J. Lina and BUCEILS High School Department Head Prof.

Merriam P. Maldo for the presentation of the ‘Situationer Status of BUCEILS’.

Once the Dean and Department Heads were done with their presentation, Prof. Sixto O. Orzales presented the ‘strength, weakness, opportunities, and threats’ (SWOT) analysis for the workshop. Providing a comparative basis for planning process, Prof. Carina R. Altavano and Prof. Perla B. Basilla presented the ‘Benchmark Information from Public and Private Science-Oriented Schools Status of the Lab Schools in SUCs’.

With all the information needed for the planning already presented, the participants of the workshop proceeded to their assigned groups to work on their given tasks. This planning process continued to the second day of the gathering.

After each respective group were done, their proposals and action plans were presented for critiquing. The workshop shop concluded with the ‘Way Forward Awarding’ of certificates for the participants for contributing to the plans in keeping BUCEILS updated and relevant in terms of academic excellence.

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New Cluster BAC Secretariats undergo procurement docs training by PMO and HRMDO

BU-CTCED trains BU faculty researchers and project implementers on evidence-based monitoring

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or the newly designated Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) secretariats to be familiarized with the basic procurement documents and be equipped with the knowledge on how they are being prepared, the Bicol University’s Procurement Management Office (PrMO), in cooperation with the BU Human Resource Management and Development Office (HRMDO), conducted a one-day Capability Enhancement Seminar Workshop on Preparation of Procurement Documents for BAC Secretariats at the BUCS Function Hall, BU Main Campus, Legazpi City.

Held last May 30, the seminar was attended by the twenty (20) BU personnel, specifically the Cluster BAC Secretariats accompanied by one staff member each. As per PrMO, the activity was part of the capability enhancement that the office has committed to provide the newly-appointed Cluster BAC Secretariats.

It can be recalled that the decentralization of the University BAC and creation of Cluster BAC was one of the initiatives done by the BU Administration in order to have a more efficient procurement system for all offices in the university. To ensure that this goal is attained, the activity began with the ‘Statement of Objective’ for the seminar, which was explained by PrMO Director Dr. Ma. Juliet B. Borres.

Dr. Borres was then followed by Dr. Jennifer T. Barrameda, the Supervising Administrative Officer of BU-HRMDO, who led the preliminaries for the seminar.

As the university’s leader in terms of administration and finance, BU’s new Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF) Atty. Joseph L. Bartolata was also present in the activity and was given the opportunity to deliver a message for the participants.

Afterwards, the participants were given a review on the procurement process, like Public Bidding and Alternative Mode of Procurement (AMP), by BU Administrative Officer V Ms. Pritzie S. Rey. Administrative Officer IV of BU-PrMO Mr. Benigno O. Austero also taught BAC Secretariats | P7

For the Advancement of Research and Extension - Researchers and extension coordinators of Bicol University participated in the Training on Evidence-based Monitoring and Evaluation last May 20 to 22, 2019 at the BUFICC Building of the BU East Campus in Legazpi City.

Focused on enhancing their knowledge and skills in monitoring the progress and evaluating the results of the university’s research and extension projects, researchers and extension coordinators of Bicol University participated in the Training on Evidence-based Monitoring and Evaluation last May 20 to 22, 2019 at the BUFICC Building of the BU East Campus in Legazpi City.

The said training was organized by the BU Center for Technology Commercialization and Enterprise Development (CTCED), under the Project on Enhancing Bicol HERRC’s RD&E Management, Innovation and Technology Roll-out Capabilities, through the funding of the Commission on Higher Education’s Institutional Development and Innovation Grant (CHED-IDIG). The primary objective of the training is to improve the existing planning and monitoring & evaluation system of BU and to establish a pool of multidisciplinary experts on results-based planning, evidence-based monitoring and results-oriented evaluation thereby contributing to a more effective and efficient delivery of development programs, research projects and extension services to BU’s target clienteles.

Present during the training were the proponents of the activity, including BUCTCED Director and BU CHED-IDIG Program Leader Engr. Arnulfo P. Malinis, BU Research and Development Management Division (RDMD) Director and Project

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Leader Dr. Luis O. Amano and BU-CTE Director and Project Leader Dr. Rebecca Rosario O. Bercasio. The event was also made possible through the support of the outgoing BU Vice President for Research Development and Extension (VPRDE) Prof. Ronnel R. Dioneda Sr. and the new VPRDE Dr. Amelia A. Dorosan.

The main resource person of the training was Engr. Rustico Rey T. Gerona, an inhouse consultant in Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for project formulation, M&E and capacity development of implementing agencies of Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Engr. Gerona is operationally familiar and experienced in conducting results-oriented project formulation activities, evidencebased progress monitoring and results-based evaluations using an evaluation criteria espoused by the Development Assistance Committee of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (DAC-OECD) which are now widely used not only by donor governments implementing ODA but also by most of the government organizations in the Philippines. He is also one of the evaluators assigned in monitoring and evaluating some of JICA funded projects here in the province of Albay.

During the training, the participants were immersed in several learning sessions each with a corresponding workshop for maximized understanding. To be precise, the sessions revolved on the following topics: analyzing capabilities BU-CTCED | P6

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Dr. Dorosan passes BU’s VPAF leadership to Atty. Bartolata and assumes new role as VPRDE

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fter eight years of serving as Bicol University’s Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF), Dr. Amelia A. Dorosan officially turns over her post as VPAF to Atty. Joseph L. Bartolata during the regular Monday morning assembly in the BU Main Campus this May 20.

Before the turn-over of the VPAF position, the news of the said change was given by BU President Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas in his regular morning assembly address. According to the University President, the move is part of the extensive re-shuffling in the university.

“It has been an amazing journey since I started in 2011. We have been through many challenges and we overcome them together,” said Dr. Dorosan. The out-going VPAF will soon be assuming her new post as BU’s Vice President for Research, Development and Extension (VPRDE).

During the simple turn-over rite for the VPAF post, Dr. Dorosan gave the keys to her office to Atty. Bartolata to symbolically bestow upon him the responsibilities, duties and privileges of being the VPAF. The gesture was gladly accepted by Atty.

Bartolata, who promised to perform his utmost in his new position in the BU administration. The new VPAF has vacated his position as the Dean of the BU Open University for his assumption to his new administrative post.

Later that morning, another turnover ceremony was held at the BU East Campus for Dr. Dorosan’s assumption of duty as VPRDE. During the ceremony, Dr. Dorosan thanked the BU President for trusting her with the duty of being the VPRDE. Likewise, the out-going VPRDE Prof.

Ronnel R. Dioneda Sr. also took the opportunity to thank BU’s research, development and extension (RDE) family who served under his leadership.

“With the friendship and the camaraderie we had (in the OVPRDE), we have achieved a lot of milestones,” stated Prof. Dioneda, in his last address as OVPRDE. During the ceremony, BU President Dr. Mascariñas explained his basis in choosing Dr. Dorosan as the new VPRDE. “What we need is someone who would be able to continue the plans of Ronnel (Dr. Dioneda), who understands the broader view of the of RD&E, one who has vast experience in resource administration, and someone who exudes authority in the department and in the colleges,” said the BU President.

Dr. Mascariñas stated that Dr. Dorosan fitted the said role as she already built a name for herself in the said aspects, combined with her skills in administration and governance.

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It is an honor to assume this (VPAF) position. I know it comes with great challenges, which I will meet with the best of my abilities. I hope to serve well so that we could expect many great things to come for BU.

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Researches presented and reviewed in RDMD’s Project Leaders’ Meeting

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Guardians of the Migrants - Leaders and representatives of allied government and non-government organizations, united by a common advocacy of safeguarding the welfare of migrant families in the Bicol region, in their Forum on Migration and Development at the SEDP Social Hall of the Diocese of Legazpi’s Chancery last 03 May 2019.

BU joins ‘Migration and Development’ Forum for welfare of migrants and their families

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niting in the advocacy of safeguarding the welfare of migrant families in the Bicol region, Bicol University joins allied government and non-government organizations in their Forum on Migration and Development at the SEDP Social Hall of the Diocese of Legazpi’s Chancery last 03 May 2019.

Focusing on the theme: “Migration and Development: Embracing the Filipino Diaspora”, the discussion in the said forum was mainly about the current status of Migration and Development (M&D) in the Bicol region and the strategies in addressing the challenges of migrants and their families.

In behalf of Bicol University, the forum was attended by BU President Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas, along with BU Communications and Public Relations Office (CPRO) Director and ‘Migration and Development’ (M&D) Focal Person Dr. Renelyn E. Bautista. Other representatives of the academe also came to the meeting in support for the M&D advocacy.

The gathering was also joined by key government officials, including National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Region 5 Director Dir. Agnes Espinas-Tolentino.

Heads of non-government organizations involved in M&D efforts, particularly those from the Catholic Church, also participated in the said event.

The M&D forum was spearheaded by the Bicol Consortium for Development Initiatives Incorporated (BCDI), the Archdiocese of Caceres, the Diocese of Legazpi, and the Diocese of Sorsogon. With the items discussed in the meeting, the welfare of migrant families in Bicol is expected to be enhanced, especially on aspects where they are consider to be vulnerable.

The forum started with the invocation,

led by Diocese of Legazpi’s Vicar General for Administration Msgr. Crispin C. Bernarte Jr., followed by the welcoming remarks by Diocese of Legazpi Bishop Most Rev. Joel Z. Baylon.

Afterwards, the topic of ‘Migration and Development from the Church’s Perspective’ was discussed by Diocese of Sorsogon’s LEADS Director Rev. Fr. Rowan L. Rebustillo. This was followed by NEDA-V Director Espinas’ presentation of the ‘Regional Situationer and the Government’s Programs on Migration and Development’, in order the give the participants a grasp of Bicol’s M&D status.

Then, BCDI President and Board Chairman Rev. Fr. Jose Victor E. Lobrigo introduced the guest speaker of the forum, the Philippine Ambassador to the Holy See from Vatican City, Her Excellency Grace Relucio Princesa.

In her keynote address, the esteemed ambassador talked about joint efforts in assisting the families of Filipino migrants through her presentation entitled “W.R.A.P., Sino Ako? Ako ay Filipino. Taas Noo Kahit Kanino. (Who am I? I am a Filipino. Holding My Head Uphigh) Maximizing the Games, Minimizing the Pains of Being an Overseas Filipino Through Bayanihan”.

After all the speaker are done with their presentations, Amb. Princesa, Rev. Fr. Rebustillo, and NEDA-V Director Espinas received questions from the participants in an open forum, moderated by Rev. Fr. Lobigo.

Concluding the forum was the presentation of the synthesis, based on all the shared knowledge of the speakers and the participants, by Social Action Center (SAC)Legazpi City Executive Director Rev. Fr. Rex Paul Arjona.

s part of their continuing effort in ensuring the university’s quality research output, the Bicol University’s Research and Development Management Division (RDMD) conducted a Project Leaders’ Meeting (PLM) last March 07 to 09, where ten research study and projects were reviewed.

The PLM is an activity conducted regularly in a twice-per-year basis. The objective is to give the faculty-researchers time to report meaningful accomplishments and relax their reporting obligations.

In line with the objectives of RDMD of monitoring the status of on-going research projects recognized by the University, the PLM is one of BU’s mechanisms to keep track of the implementation progress of on-going research, development and extension (RD&E) projects, both internally and externally funded.

During the PLM, around twenty-four project leaders presented the updates, initial accomplishments, problems, and other concerns of their specific studies under the ongoing research projects and programs they are implementing. Each project leader was given around fifteen minutes to present and discuss their research.

During each presentation, the RDMD asked questions to the project leaders regarding their researches and provided their feedback for the improvement of their work.

It can be observed that most of the researches presented in the PLM involve agricultural development, as it is currently the most relative need in region.

BU-CTCED | P3 of project stakeholders, determining the causes and effects of the core problem that the project intends to solve, establishing Theory of Change (logical relationship between implementation strategies and intervention results), prioritizing project approaches and determining best mix of project strategies, formulating logical project results framework/ project designing and operational framework, generating a target distribution matrix, risk monitoring and management plan, project implementation management structures, evaluation framework, questions and plans.

Actual on-going and proposed research and extension projects of participants were used as case study materials for acquiring basic skills on situational analyses, project designing, planning, M&E in order for them to easily relate the discussions with their actual work. The training-workshop has produced significant outputs which can help improve the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of research and extension projects of Bicol university. (Kalayaan C. Triunfante -BU CHEDIDIG / JBE)

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BUCE travels to Catanduanes to teach Curriculum Quality Audit The Bicol University College of Education (BUCE), headed by its Dean Dr. Lorna M. Miña, conducted a training on Curriculum Quality Audit to the faculty of Catanduanes State University’s College of Education, in Virac, Catanduanes last May 16 and 17.

Mindful of its role as a center of excellence in teacher education, BUCE initiated the said activity in line with the goal of leading and assisting other teacher education institutes (TEI) in the region in their pursuit of quality teacher education.

The training sought to familiarize the participants with the Currculum Quality Audit and its processes and importance in curriculum development, as well as familiarization on the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers with emphasis on its domains, strands, and the Beginning Teacher Indicators.

It was also aimed at capacitating the teachers with the skills on the processes of Curriculum Audit.

Included in training team for the activity are BU Alumni Relations Office (ARO) Director Dr. Rosana Madrona and BUCE’s ExtensionCoordinator Prof.

Maria Cecilia P. Aguilar. (BU-ARO) BAC Secretariats | P3

the participants about Basic Procurement Documents. After the lectures, the resource persons and participants engaged in enriching discussion through an open forum.

To experience how to apply what they have learned, the Cluster BAC Secretariats and their staff members also went through a workshop on preparation of BAC documents and forms. Their grasp of the knowledge in the subject was also measured as they presented the outputs after the workshop.

Satisfied with how the participants learned, the training concluded with Dr. Borres leading the distribution of certificates to the participating Cluster BAC Secretariats and their staff.

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Strength in Unity - Graduates of Bicol University High School gathered for their Grand Alumni Homecoming and Solidarity Night at the Legazpi City Convention Center last 04 May 2019.

BUHS Alumni gather for IA-BUHSAAI’s annual homecoming

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howing their strong unity throughout the years, graduates of Bicol University High School gathered for their Grand Alumni Homecoming and Solidarity Night at the Legazpi City Convention Center last 04 May 2019.

The said gathering, organized by the Integrated Albay- Bicol University High School Alumni Association Incorporated (IABUHSAA, Inc.), revolved on the theme: “Jiving through the Highs and Lows of the Times”.

The event is one of IA-BUHSAAI’s annual gatherings which is aimed at renewing acquaintances, fostering camaraderie and unity, forging a stronger bond among the alumni and teachers, and providing an avenue to support the Alma Mater, mentors, and students in the pursuit of academic excellence.

For this year’s homecoming, the organizers came up with a Souvenir Program to serve as memento of the reunion that will likewise highlight the significant milestones and vital information about the Alma Mater.

At the same time, the program looks to help raise funds in defraying the costs of office equipment the IA-BUHSAAI plan to donate to BU. As for the activities, the homecoming began with a Zumba exercise session at the BU soccer field early in the morning and was followed by a motorcade. Then, at the venue of the event, a thanks-giving mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Aniceto V. Guiriba III

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and Rev. Fr. Vladimir Echalas.

The program proper showcased a joyful celebration of university pride as it opened with dance presentations by Alumni members. During the opening program, the opening remarks was delivered b Alumni President Mr. Jose Roderick M. Millano.

BU President Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas was also present during the celebration and reaffirmed his support to the efforts of the Alumni during his keynote message. After the opening program, the officers and members of the IA-BUHSAAI and the BU General Alumni Association Incorporated (BUGAAI) proceeded with their General Assembly, where they presented the current status and plans of their organizations.

The homecoming celebrations then continued during the evening with their ‘Solidarity Night’ Grand Ball and Coronation Night. Headed

by BUHS Batch 69, the event became a pageantry feature where the IABUHSAAI’s Alumni Queen 2019 was awarded and crowned. Those who brought their best foot forward were also given special awards, including ‘Best in Gown’, ‘Best in Ramp’, the ‘Alumni Choice’ award, and ‘Darling of the Crowd’.

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Field Training - Bicol University’s Extension Management Division (EMD) conducts their ‘Training on the Formulation of the Five-Year Barangay Integrated Development Plan (BIDP) and Homestead Integrated Farming System’ last 31 May 2019 at Malobago, Guinobatan, Albay.

BU-DSWD agency partners’ meet to define partnership roles In cooperation with the local government unit (LGU) of Guinobatan and the barangay officers of Malobago in Guinobatan, the Bicol University’s Extension Management Division (EMD) conducted a ‘Training on the Formulation of the Five-Year Barangay Integrated Development Plan (BIDP) and Homestead Integrated Farming System’ last 31 May 2019 at Malobago, Guinobatan, Albay.

The said activity also served as a Barangay Integrated Development Workers (BIDW) Meeting, where the BIDWs shared their insights and reports on relevant barangay projects and programs.

At the start of the gathering,

BUEMD Director Lester Narvaez and Guinobatan Mayor Ann Gemma Onjoco, gave inspiring messages to the activity participants, while BUEMD Training Assistants Mr. Oriel Barce and Mr. Hermie Lizano discussed the training overview and homestead integrated farming system, respectively.

On the other hand, Professor Corazon Naz, head of BUEMD’s Development Action Research Unit, tackled the formulation of the 5-year BIDP. The participants consisted of 52 barangay officials, barangay nutrition scholars, barangay health workers, and all other BIDWs. (BUEMD)

BU-BAO Director Dr. Viola L. Amano leading the introduction of participants and guests. She also gave an overview of the training, explained the house rules, and conducted the levelling of expectation and pre-test.

The resource person for the first day of training was Ms. Jennifer B. Barcoma, Budget and Management Specialist II of DBM-Region 05, who providing a solid introduction of the training’s prime subject by discussing ‘Introduction to Budgeting’.

On the second day of the event, DBM Bicol Regional Director Renato M. De Vera himself shared his knowledge to the participants of the training when he taught them the concepts of ‘Fiscal Planning’.

During the last day of the training, DBM-Region 05 Accountant III Ms. February E. Manuel discussed Performance Incentive Bonus (PIB) and Program Expenditure Classification (PrExC), while DBM-Region 05 Budget and Management Specialist I Ms. Joanna M. Rasco talked about ‘Developments in Budgeting’.

Soon after the discussions, a posttest and evaluation of training was facilitated by BU-BAO to measure the impact and learning benefits of the threeday training. The training concluded with a simple closing program, which began with the participants’ sharing of impressions about their training.

Also during the closing program, the trainees were awarded their certificates in a ceremony led by Dr. Viola L. Amano, Dir. Renato M. De Vera, and Dir. Jose Cyril T. Pinambo. Finally, the training officially concluded with the closing remarks delivered by Dr. Viola L. Amano.

BUCE travels to Catanduanes to teach Curriculum Quality Audit

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he Bicol University College of Education (BUCE), headed by its Dean Dr. Lorna M. Miña, conducted a training on Curriculum Quality Audit to the faculty of Catanduanes State University’s College of Education, in Virac, Catanduanes last May 16 and 17.

Mindful of its role as a center of excellence in teacher education, BUCE initiated the said activity in line with the goal of leading and assisting other teacher education institutes (TEI) in the region in their pursuit of quality teacher education.

The training sought to familiarize the participants with the Currculum Quality Audit and its processes and importance in curriculum development, as well as familiarization on the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers with emphasis on its domains, strands, and the Beginning Teacher Indicators.

It was also aimed at capacitating the teachers with the skills on the processes of Curriculum Audit.

Included in training team for the activity are BU Alumni Relations Office (ARO) Director Dr. Rosana Madrona and BUCE’s ExtensionCoordinator Prof. Maria Cecilia P. Aguilar. (BU-ARO)