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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

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April 1-30, 2014 Official Publication of the UPLB College of Agriculture Volume 3 No . 4

CA honors 2014 graduates

T he College of Agriculture (CA), BS Agricultural Biotechnology


led by Dean Domingo E. Ange- Mark Paul S. Rivarez (magna cum laude) and recipi-
les, feted its graduates during a ent of DA-BAR Scholarship Grant
breakfast reception held last April 26 at Felaine Anne M. Sumang (cum laude)
the Agro-Soils-Horti Lobby, Crop Science Due recognition was also given to Rachel Jellan R.
Cluster building, UPLB. Saracanlao, BS Agricultural Biotechnology, as CA volun-
This years graduates were led by teer to Ugnayan ng Pahinungod 2013-2014.
Christian D. Bauca, BS Agriculture, magna Likewise, inspirational messages were provided by
cum laude, and recipient of Joaquin J. Maria Olivia G. Panaligan-Puentespina (managing direc-
Gonzales medal, Deans Medal of Excel- tor, Malagos Food, Inc., Agdao, Davao City) who served
lence, and Gamma Sigma Delta Honor as guest speaker, Chancellor Rex Victor O. Cruz, Vice-
Society of Agriculture medal. Chancellor for Planning and Development and UPLBCA
Other honor graduates were: Alumni Association President Fernando C. Sanchez, and
Dean Angeles. (Apolinario L. Lantican)
Deans Medal of Excellence
BS Agriculture
Christian V. Lualhati (magna cum
Dean Angeles to
laude) graduates: Make a
Roden Carlo M. Lizardo (magna cum
laude) and recipient of UPLB Alumni difference!
Association Leadership Award
(together with Jim Leandro P. Cano)
and DA-BAR Scholarship Grant
Angelita B. Bael (cum laude)
W herever you go, make a difference, said
Dean Domingo E. Angeles as he challenged
the 2014 CA graduates during the breakfast reception
Korina Ces M. Cueva (cum laude) held in their honor last April 26 at the Agro-Soils-Horti
Mary May Z. Caceres (cum laude) lobby, Crop Science Cluster building, UPLB.
Almar L. Cargo (cum laude)
Dean Angeles urged the graduates to bring good sto-
BS Food Technology ries and honor to CA by excelling in their chosen fields.
Karen Anne A. Aguirre (cum laude) He also encouraged them to be ambassadors of CA-
and recipient of Julian A. Banzon UPLB by explaining to the youth the importance of agri-
medal culture. Show them that agriculture is more than farm-
Marc Christian D. Paje (cum laude) ing, he stressed in his welcome remarks.
Maris S. Buela (cum laude)
Lastly, he congratulated the graduates and wished
Mariama Mia Diaz (cum laude)
them well. (AL Lantican)
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Chancellor Cruz Coconut Based Farmers Field School


(CBFFS), the Philippine Coconut Authority
to graduates: (PCA) conducted a CSI Farmers Forum
and Field Day last April 25 in Lucena City.
Be role models!
The forum and field day served as a

C hancellor Rex Victor O. Cruz, during the venue for the farmer participants to show-
same activity, challenged the CA gradu- case their Integrated Pest Management
ates to be role models in the pursuit of strategies and learning outputs during the
their professions. conduct of CBFFS. It was also an avenue
for exchange of experiences between and
He urged them to finish the race of life and be among the CSI affected farmers, local gov-
models of better decision making, resilience amidst ernment units (LGUs), and government and
adversities, expertise in discipline but with con- non-government organizations involved in
sciousness about the bigger picture, advocacy of the program.
righteousness, and adherence to principles.
The event was participated in by CBFFS
Chancellor Cruz also urged them to live their farmers from Batangas, Laguna and Que-
role to the fullest-as Iskolar Para sa Bayan. (AL zon; categorized as outbreak, non-outbreak
Lantican) and high risk areas, respectively. Depart-
ment of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso
ADSC alumnus cites J. Alcala also came, together with PCA rep-
resentatives and local government officials
formula for success of Tiaong, Quezon. The oath taking was led
by Chancellor Rex Victor O. Cruz.
Maria Oliva G. Panaligan-Puentespina
(managing director, Malagos Food, Inc., Agdao City, The SICAP is composed of the DA-
Davao, and guest speaker during the breakfast re- Bureau of Agricultural Research; the PCA;
ception) enumerated good product, hard work, trust the UPLB-CA, particularly the Crop Protec-
to people, and self-fulfilment as the prerequisites for tion Cluster; the Fertilizer and Pesticide Au-
success in any business. thority; the Bureau of Plant Industry; the
Crop Protection Association of the Philip-
The Animal and Dairy Sciences Cluster (ADSC)
pines; and the LGUs of Region IV-A. (Ruby
alumnus narrated her humbling experiences as she
G. Dela Cruz)
climbed the ladder of success. She is now the
proud producer of the world famous Feta cheese FSC holds wshop,
and one of the most financially rewarded entrepre-
neurs in the country. (AL Lantican) complies with
CSI Farmers AUN-SAR
Forum & Field Day
kick off T
he faculty members of the Food
Science Cluster (FSC) conducted
a workshop on course objectives

T o come up with a unified and common and learning outcomes for each major
plan of actions in support to the Scale course under the Bachelor of Science in
Insect Comprehensive Action Program Food Technology curriculum last April 22 at
(SICAP) and in view of the commencement of the the FSC Conference Room.
CA Monthly Newsletter Page 3

The output in the said workshop is FOREIGN TRAVELS*


part of the relevant evidences required
in the ASEAN University Network-Self Dr. Fernando C. Sanchez, Jr., associate professor,
Assessment Report (AUN-SAR). (Rona Crop Science Cluster; attended the Temasek Founda-
Camille M. Lizardo tion-National University of Singapore Programme for
Leadership in University Management in Singapore;
ASC fetes April 8-12, 2014.

graduates Sherry B. Marasigan, associate professor, Agricul-


tural Systems Cluster (ASC); presented a paper enti-

T he Agricultural Systems tled Possibilities of e-learning in Developing Capabili-


Cluster (ASC) honored its ties of Elementary School Teachers in Organic Agri-
graduates through a testimo- culture and attended the International Conference in
nial party held last April 25 at the ASC Global Academic Network in Tokyo, Japan; April 22-
lecture hall. 27, 2014.

ASC Director Florentino C. Dr. David D. Manalo, university researcher, ASC; at-
Monsalud led the cluster in applaud- tended a conference in relati on to St. Andrews Prize
ing the graduates by encouraging them for the Environment in St. Andrews University, Scot-
to push for what they have learned from land, United Kingdom; April 25 to May 2, 2014.
the university, particularly the mark and ____
spirit of UPLB in showing off their own *Compiled by Imelda M. Gesmundo and Erlinda A. Balot
talents and capabilities.
Meanwhile, Dr. Damasa Magcale- DEANS
Macandog of the Institute of Biological
Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, ACTIVITIES *
UPLB served as the guest speaker. April 1
She encouraged the graduates to do
their part in nation-building and strive Participated in the re-launching of clean-up program
for excellence. hosted by the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Com-
munity Affairs; UPLB main library
On the other hand, Dean Angeles
commented in his message that, as April 3
graduates, they will have 1001 stories
Acted as resource person in the Professional Regula-
to tell about instruction, research and
tion Commission (PRC) Consultation on Agriculture
extension as they pursue their respec-
Licensure Examination in relation to UPs academic
tive jobs. Through these engagements
calendar; PRC Manila
in government or private sector, he
stressed, you may have contributed to April 7
the transformation of the landscape of
agriculture in the country. Delivered a message during the Training Program on
Postharvest Handling from Pakistan; PHTRC
The occasion was also graced by
Dr. Erlinda S. Paterno, professor emeri- April 10
tus, and other ASC faculty and staff. Delivered a message during the welcome ceremony
(Simeona C. Seminiano) for Ubon University, Thailand; CA Deans Office
Page 4 CA Monthly Newsletter

April 15 AWARDEES*
Delivered a message during the closing
Dr. Blesilda M. Calub; university researcher,
ceremony on Postharvest Training Pro- CSC; Advanced Research; Given by Fullbright-
gram; PHTRC Philippine Agriculture Scholarship Program
Attended the UPLB-CA Alumni meeting;
Aileen Grace D. Delima, MS graduate, CSC;
Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Planning Academic Excellence; Given by CSC-UPLB
and Development Khim Thanda Oo; PhD graduate, CSC; Aca-
April 21 demic Excellence; Given by CSC-UPLB
Rona Camille M. Lizardo; assistant professor,
Led the Oath-taking Ceremony for New FSC; Academic Achievement Award for Gradu-
Officers of the Gamma Sigma Delta Honor ate Student; Given by Graduate School
Society of Agriculture; Makiling Ballroom, Dr. Lerjune M. Peaflor; assistant professor,
UPLB Union Building FSC; 2nd Place, Technical Paper Presentation;
Given by Philippine Society of Agricultural Engi-
April 25
neering
Delivered messages during the testimoni-
al ceremonies for graduating students of NEW/COMPLETED
the CA clusters and the Graduate School
(GS); ADSC, ASC, FSC, CPC, CSC and PROJECTS*
GS Molecular Traceability: DNA-based Verification
of Meat Product Information; April 1, 2014-
April 26
March 31, 2015; PCAARRD funded; Joy B. Ba-
Delivered the Opening Remarks for the nayo, ADSC, as project leader
Breakfast Reception in Honor of CAs Developing Vegetable and Fruit Value Chains
Graduating Students; Agro-Soils-Horti and Integrating Them with Community Develop-
lobby ment in Southern Philippines; March 2014-
February 2018; Australian Centre for Interna-
April 30 tional Agricultural Research-funded; Dr. Perlita
Attended the signing of the Memorandum A. Nuevo, CSC, as project leader
of Understanding and the meeting to iden- Ecotoxicological Evaluation of Pesticide Mix-
tify areas of cooperation between UPLB tures on Non-target Aquatic Organisms in Pag-
and RFMA with the Ministry of Agriculture, sanjan-Lumban Watershed of Laguna Lake
Fiji, Japan; Office of the Chancellor with Special Focus on Rice Cropping System;
_____ April 2014-September 2015; Dr. Cristina M. Ba-
*Compiled by Lorina M. Castillo jet, CPC, as project leader
Village-level Processing Technology Develop-
ment and Promotion of Katmon (Dillenia Philip-
The CA Monthly Newsletter
is published through the Office of the Dean,
pinensis); Department of Agriculture-Bureau of
College of Agriculture, UPLB, College, Laguna Agricultural Research-funded; Dr. Amparo M.
Advisers: Dean Domingo E. Angeles
Wagan, ASC, as proponent
Associate Dean Christian Joseph R. Cumagun Organic Fertilizers/Microbials for Improved Soil
Editor: Apolinario L. Lantican
Contributors: Erlinda A. Balot, Lorina M. Castillo,
Fertility in Organic Vegetable Production Enter-
Ruby G. Dela Cruz, Imelda M. Gesmundo, prise; August 1, 2010-July 30, 2013;
Apolinario L. Lantican, Rona Camille M.
Lizardo and Simeona C. Seminiano PCAARRD-funded; Dr. Blesilda M. Calub, ASC,
Layout Artist: Sylvia B. Oarde as project leader

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