R&D R&D

BU R&D on abaca bags CHED awardBU R&D on abaca bags CHED awardBU R&D on abaca bags CHED award T he Bicol Abaca Industry Development Program

of Bicol University was recognized as the Best HEI

R&D Program in Region V, and was adjudged as 2nd

Runner-up at the national level during the Research

Symposium and 2010 Best Higher Education Re-

search Program held on December 20, 2011 at the

BU, Legazpi City. Researchers led by Dr. Arnulfo M.

Mascariñas received Php 100,000.00 cash award and

a plaque of recognition.

7 BU IPs, registered; 7 BU IPs, registered; 7 BU IPs, registered;

9 pending applications9 pending applications9 pending applications

Bicol University has a total of seven IPs granted for 2010-2011. Based

on the IPRU-ITSO records, one utility model, one industrial design, one

trademark , and four copyrights were granted, and nine applications

composed of 8 utility models, and one trademark are pending.

UpdateUpdateUpdate

Ateneo de Naga University was given Incentive Award of Php 75,000.00 for the R&D entitled “Environment Education and Advocacy Program” led by Dr. Emerlinda G. Regis. Central Bicol State University for Agriculture also submitted an entry entitled “Biodiversity Conservation Research Program” led by Dr. Fe B. Perlas.

The symposium also featured presentation of five Grants-in-Aid (GIA) funded researches; namely, “Assessment of Waste Management Initiative of Selected HEIs in the Bicol Region” by

Shiela I. Arocco and Alvin A. Sario of Aquinas University of Legazpi and Jonathan C. Arroco of Bicol University; “Tilapia Ectoparasites as Indicators of Water Pollution in Lake Bato, Bato, Camarines Sur” by Ruby Jane Gonzales of Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges; “Assessment of Solid Waste Management Strategies in Camarines

Making the best of science and technology work ...Making the best of science and technology work ...Making the best of science and technology work ... Issue 2 Volume 4 2011

BU R&D research team on abaca led by Dr. Arnulfo M . Mascariñas

with CHED ROV Director Freddie T. Bernal and staff.

RDC conducts RDC conducts RDC conducts

strategic planning strategic planning strategic planning 555

student patentable student patentable student patentable

tech, searched tech, searched tech, searched 999

Medicinal floraMedicinal floraMedicinal flora

of Albay of Albay of Albay 151515

Cont. to p. 10

Cont. to p. 2

Dr. Erlinda C. Relucio with her Dr. Erlinda C. Relucio with her Dr. Erlinda C. Relucio with her

awardawardaward---winning brainchild, winning brainchild, winning brainchild,

the charcoal stove organizer.the charcoal stove organizer.the charcoal stove organizer.

PolicyPolicyPolicy

BU R&D on abaca, BU R&D on abaca, BU R&D on abaca, cont. from p. 1cont. from p. 1cont. from p. 1

Norte” by Ma. Christina C. Azuelo, Leah N. Barbado and Luz Menda L. Reyes; “Baseline Survey on Womes’s Access to and Participation in Economic Activities in Cabusao, Camarines Sur” by Bernadette Gavino-Gumba of ADNU; and “Medicinal Flora of Albay Province, Luzon Island, Philippines” by Prof. Phil V. Morano of BU. Dr. Rex Victor Cruz, UPLB Chancellor, was the keynote speaker during the symposium. Dr. Freddie T. Bernal, CHED RO V Director, Dr. Helen M. Llenaresas, BU VPAA, Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas, BU RDC/ZRC Director, HEI deans and research directors, and press people were present during the forum.

The symposium and awarding ceremony was

organized by the Commission on Higher Education RO

V, Bicol University Research & Development Center and

CHED-BU Zonal Research Center. (RROB)

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Dr. Freddie T. Bernal giving the cash award and plaque

of recognition to Ateneo de Naga University researchers.

BU Profs present papersBU Profs present papers in inter’l forain inter’l fora

Two R&D projects on fisheries

from BU Tabaco Campus out of 42

papers presented won awards

during the 15th Southern Luzon

Zonal R&D Symposium held at

Marinduque State College on

December 1-2, 2011.

The papers entitled “Otolith-

Inferred Early Life History Traits and

Settlement of the Seagrass Siganid

Siganus canaliculatus (Park 1977)” by

VS Soliman, K Yamaoka, H Yamada

and RU Bobiles, and “Density and

Depth Effects in Cage Culture of the

Scallop Decatopecten striatus by VS

Soliman, AB Mendoza Jr., RU

Bobiles and AP Camaya won first

and third, respectively.

Other papers from BUTC were

presented by Dr. Plutomeo M Nieves

(2), Dr. Victor S. Soliman (1), Dr.

Ninfa R. Pelea (1), and Prof. Anto-

nino B. Mendoza (3). (RROB)

BUTC R&D projectsBUTC R&D projectsBUTC R&D projects

win nat’l awardswin nat’l awardswin nat’l awards BUTC Dean Dr. Plutomeo M. Nieves, RDC Director Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas, and five BU professors presented papers in various international conferences in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

Dr. Plutomeo M. Nieves presented a paper on fishery for macro-invertebrates gleaning in Catanduanes while Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas presented a paper on climate change adaptation in selected lowland areas in Bicol during the ISSAAS International Conference held at Bogor Agricultural University on November 7-10, 2011. Drs. Luis O. Amano and Viola L. Amano of BUCAF also presented papers on good practice options for climate change adaptation in upland agroecological zones in Bicol, and on the vulnerability to climate change of indigenous people in Bicol, respectively, in the same conference.

In addition, Prof. Angelo P. Candelaria and Engr. Christopher O. Pacardo, both RDC technical staff, presented papers on arrowroot processing technologies and good practices on upland ecosystem during the International Conference on Sustainable Development 2011 at Palm Garden Hotel, Putrajaya, Malaysia on December 5-7, 2011. Engr. Pacardo also presented a paper on the generated technologies of Bicol University which he co-authored with Dean Arnulfo P. Malinis in Hanoi, Vietnam on Novermber 4-6, 2011.

Lastly, Dr. Herbert B. Rosana of BUCSSP presented a paper on stakeholders perception of the nature tourism in Caramoan, Camarines Sur during the Asia-Pacific Research Association (APPRA) in Hualica, Taiwan. (RROB)

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Papers under the discipline cluster Education, Social Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurship, and

Arts, Language, Culture and Sports were presented on July 13, 2011 at BUCE Demonstration Hall and

AV Room. Emerging as best papers are as follows:

1) Education - “AFNR Curricular Program

Enhancement Through the Integration of Entrepre-

neurship in Technical Courses” by Luis O. Amano, Viola M. Amano, Jose T. de Leon, Lester M.

Narvaez, Alma O. Satimbre and Roscefe B. Dy;

2) Social Sciences - “Enhancing the Employability of

Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources (AFNR) Graduates in the Bicol Region” by Luis O.

Amano, Viola M. Amano, Jose T. de Leon, Lester M. Narvaez, Alma O. Satimbre and Roscefe B. Dy;

3) Business and Entrepreneurship - “Microfinance

Institutions’ Practices & Problems Operating in a Disaster Prone Area” By Viola L. Amano and Luis

O. Amano; and 4) Arts, Language, Culture and

Sports - “Local Media and Government in the

Promotion of Bicol Culture: The Tercentenary

Celebration of Peñafrancia Festival” by Agnes J. Nepomuceno and Alex B. Nepomuceno. One best

paper is recognized if there are 3 or less competing papers in the discipline.

In the discipline cluster Technology,

Engineering, Architecture and Science, three papers

by Dr. Eddie S. See and Mrs. Mary Ann M. See (BUCBEM) were recognized as the first best papers.

These were entitled “Computer-Programmed Faculty Load Model,” “Computer-Programmed Socialized

Tuition Fee Model,” and “Development of Computer Programmed Project Feasibility Study Model.” The

papers entitled “Shelf Life Study of Arrowroot Starch and Commercialization of Baked Products” by Eden

M. Llamera, Violeta S. Ronda and Ruby I. Rosasenia (BUPC), and “Development of Auto Airconditioning

System Trainer” by Zaldy C. Magnate and Ernesto O. Alim (BUCIT) were adjudged as the 2nd and 3rd

best papers, respectively.

Best BU faculty R&D researches, Best BU faculty R&D researches, Best BU faculty R&D researches,

named in 23named in 23named in 23rdrdrd InInIn---House Review House Review House Review A total of 58 faculty researches composed 28

completed and 30 on-going researches were

presented and reviewed during the Annual In-house

Review of Completed and On-going Researches

held on July 13-15, 2011 at BU College of

Education, BU Polangui Campus and BU Tabaco

Campus, respectively. Of the 28 completed

researches, 15 papers were given awards.

Cont. to p. 6

Agriculture and PolicyAgriculture and PolicyAgriculture and Policy

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BU delegates present R&D highlightsBU delegates present R&D highlightsBU delegates present R&D highlights

in 48in 48in 48ththth PAEDA Biennial ConventionPAEDA Biennial ConventionPAEDA Biennial Convention

The Philippine Agricultural

Economics and Development

Association (PAEDA) sponsored

the 48th PAEDA Biennial

Convention with the theme “The

Challenges of Enhancing the

Competitiveness of Philippine

Agriculture” at Mariano Marcos

State University (MMSU), Batac

City, Ilocos Norte on October 20

-21, 2011.

Three research undertakings were presented by the BU delegates; namely,

“Enhancing the Employability of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources

(AFNR) Graduates in the Bicol Region” by Dr. Luis O. Amano, “AFNR

Curricular Program Enhancement through the Integration of Entrepreneurship in

Technical Courses” by Dr. Viola L. Amano, and “Supply Chain Improvement for

Abaca Development and Simulation of a Key Interventions Model for the

Application of Fiber Grades and Standards at the Upstream End of the Supply

Chain in the Bicol Region” by Mr. Erwin E. Torres. Prof. Jerry S. Bigornia, Vice

President for Production, and Dr. Ramesis M. Lorino, Dean of BU College of

Business, Economics and Management, were also present in the convention.

Dr. Arsenio M. Balisacan, Dean of the University of the Philippines School

of Economics presented “Securing Food, Reducing Poverty: Strengthening

Agriculture Competitiveness and Food Value Chains” during the keynote address.

He highlighted that there are enormous opportunities for income growth and

poverty reduction from the rapidly changing food markets in Asia but Filipino

farmers cannot take advantage of it due to policy and governance constraints. Basic

reforms must be done to strengthen the contribution of agriculture and modernizing

supply chains in poverty reduction.

On the second day, Hon. Fortunato T. dela Peña, Undersecretary for S&T

Services of the Department of Science and Technology, presented the salient

provisions of Republic Act 10055 or the Philippine Technology Transfer Act of

2009. During the synthesis made by Dr. Ernesto O. Brown, Deputy Director of the

Socioeconomics Research Division of the Philippine Council for Agriculture,

Aquaculture and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARD), the

papers presented illuminated areas for improvement in the agricultural

competitiveness particularly in improving supply chain efficiency, strengthening

agribusiness sector, strengthening institutions and incorporation of competitiveness

programs in broader development framework.

Induction of new PAEDA members was conducted during the fellowship

night after the cultural presentation of MMSU Bin-i Cultural Troupe. The

convention was co-hosted by Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) and the

Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquaculture and Natural Resources Research

and Development (PCAARD). (E. Torres)

BU delegates to 48th PAEDABU delegates to 48th PAEDA

6 proposals, 6 proposals,

prep at BUTC Writeshopprep at BUTC Writeshop

A total of 6 proposals were conceptualized during the Writeshop on Research and Extension Project Proposal Packaging held at BUTC Social Hall on October 17-19 2011.

The proposals were prepared with the assistance of Mr. Len R. Garces, a research portfolio coordinator from Worldfish Center, together with Dr. Victor S. Soliman, Dr. Ninfa R. Pelea, and Dr. Plutomeo M. Nieves.

Since the objective of the activity is to develop multi-disciplinary research proposals, faculty from all departments participated in the activity. (RROB)

***** RDC holds writeshopRDC holds writeshop

RDC held a research writeshop on December 8-9, 2011 in order to assist faculty in packaging proposals.

Proposals which were critiqued by the RDC Director and TIHRCom members are under the following themes: climate change and natural resources management, food security, global competitiveness of business and industry, and social development promotion. (RROB)

***** CBEM holds seminarCBEM holds seminar--workshop, workshop,

critiquing of proposalscritiquing of proposals

BU-CBEM spearheaded a seminar-workshop on the preparation of research proposals and critiquing of proposals on September 1, 2011, and September 29, 2011, respectively.

Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas with Prof. Ida H. Revale, Dr. Luis O. Amano and Prof. Angelo P. Candelaria presented the thematic areas during the seminar-workshop, and together with Prof. Yolanda B. Brugada and Engr. Christopher O. Pacardo, critiqued the proposals during the TIHRCom evaluation.

Dr. Eddie S. See, the college research coordinator, was the over-all facilitator of the said activity. (E. S. See)

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The Research and Development Center sponsored the R&D Strategic Planning Work-shop on October 6-8, 2011 at Coastal View Resort, Sto. Domingo, Albay. The main objective of the planning workshop was to prepare the R&D CorPlan for 2012-2016 through a collaborative and participative activity involving the university officials, deans, research and extension coordinators, and RDC staff.

Dr. Eliseo Ponce, former director of DA-BAR and retired professor of Visayas State University; Dr. Higino A. Ables, former-Vice Chancellor of UP Los Baños and former dean of BUCA, (now BUCAF); and Ms. Cynthia S. Berces, Chief Economic Development Specialist,

NEDA V, were the resource persons. The planning workshop included presentation

of the BU R&D status, SWOT analysis of BU R&D System, preparation and presentation of the proposed R&D agenda, assessment of the research culture in the different colleges, preparation of the research priorities of the different colleges based on the

proposed agenda, and formulation of the key result areas (KRAs) of the different colleges.

Outputs of the planning workshop were the consolidated SWOT analysis of the BU R&D System, enhanced proposed R&D Agenda for 2012-2016, research priorities and KRAs for research of the different colleges, and assessment of the research culture.

Currently, the RDC is reviewing, consolidating, and refining the outputs to come up with the proposed BU R&D CorPlan. (RROB)

RDC sponsors R&D strategic planningRDC sponsors R&D strategic planningRDC sponsors R&D strategic planning Looking forward and setting the R&D roadmap for 2012-2016.

Participants classified the proposed research programs and projects according to the five proposed

thematic areas; namely, food security, climate change, global competitiveness, business and

industry, social development promotion, and policy and institutional researches.

Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas, RDC Director and Dr. Eliseo Ponce (inset), former director of DA - BAR and lead trainer, participated in the different workshops.

FisheriesFisheriesFisheries

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In Agriculture, named as the first best paper was “Coconut-Based S&T Intervention for the

Rehabilitation of Selected Calamity-Stricken Areas in Albay” by Marissa N. Estrella, Ambrosio Raul R. Alfiler, Leilani D. Pavilando,

Fe B. Perlas and Ma. Teresa Namia. Adjudged as 2nd and 3rd best papers were “Diversity of Medicinal Flora in the Province of Albay, Luzon Island, Philippines” by Amelia A.

Dorosan, Phil V. Morano, Ma. Theresa A. Mirandilla, Elizabeth P. Abalon, Jean Annette Ibo, Ida Francia H. Revale, Geraldine Arevalo, Dean Carlo Galias, Marie

Antonette Beldad, and “Piloting of the Enhanced Potting Preparation (EPP) Technology for Food Security and

Business” by Lester M. Narvaez, Leilani D. Pavilando, Sylva Elena B. Payonga and Achilles D. Pavilando.

Lastly, in fisheries, recognized as the first best paper is

entitled “Assessment of Alternative Livelihood Opportunities for Small Scale Aquaculture Operation in the Philippines” by Plutomeo M. Nieves, Armando R. de Lima

and Rodolfo B. Buemia. Ranked 2nd and 3rd were “Preliminary Assessment and Inventory of Endemic

Freshwater Species in Major Rivers of Malinao and Manito, Albay” by Plutomeo M. Nieves, Armando R. de Lima, Rusteo V. Barro, Salvador N. Bobier, Jr., Maria Betty B.

Ras; and “Assessment of the Fishery for Macro-invertebrates Gleaning Fisheries in Lagonoy Gulf” by Plutomeo M. Nieves, Skorzeny C. de Jesus, Jasper R, Nieves and Aldrin

Mel B. Macale. Also named as first, 2nd and 3rd best posters are the

following: “Assessment of the Fishery for Macro-invertebrates Gleaning Fisheries in Lagonoy Gulf” by

Plutomeo M. Nieves, Skorzeny C. de Jesus, Jasper R, Nieves, Aldrin Mel B. Macale; “Pilot Testing of the Processing Technologies for Arrowroot” by Arnulfo P. Malinis and

Christopher O. Pacardo; and “Developmental Study on Malunggay Food and Herbal Products” by Leonora S. Lanuzo, Violeta S. Ronda, Eden M. Llamera, Nelly B.

Belchez and Ma. Merlie R. Arbo. Papers were evaluated based on the following criteria:

creativity, originality and quality of work (30%), significance

of findings (45%), manuscript write-up (15%) and paper presentation (10%). Posters were evaluated based on

organizational appeal (40%), contribution to knowledge (40%), and presentation and response to queries (20%).

The evaluators for the different discipline clusters are:

Dr. Jean Paulette L. Salalima (CHED), Dr. Milagros S. Esparrago (Private Sector) and Dr. Faith M. Bachiller (PRC) (Education and Arts, Language, Culture and Sports);

Dr. Melvin Carlos (PCCARRD), Dr. Bernadette Gumba (ADNU) and Dr. Antonio Abamo (VSU) (Social Sciences,

and Business and Entrepreneurship); Engr. Darwin C. Aranguren (UPLB), Engr. Manuel Lucena (DOST) and Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora (PCASTRD) (Technology, Engineering,

Architecture and Science); Dr. Pons A. Batugal (PCCARD), Ms. Luz Marcelino (DA-BIARC V) and Mr. Efren P. Carba (PCA-ARC) (Agriculture); and Dr. Ninfa R. Pelea

(BCARRD), Dr. Ulysses M. Montojo (NFRDI, BFAR) and Dr. Pablo P. Ocampo (UPLB) (Fisheries ). (RROB)

Best BU faculty researches, Best BU faculty researches, Best BU faculty researches, cont. from p. 3cont. from p. 3cont. from p. 3

BUTC continues R&D collaboration BUTC continues R&D collaboration BUTC continues R&D collaboration

BU Tabaco Campus continues its collaboration with Kochi University and

Ryukus University in Japan, and Academica Sinica in Taiwan to strengthen

its research.

R&D collaboration included conduct of lectures or seminars, exploring

research undertakings, conduct of kayak expedition and assessment of coral

reefs.

During the 4th Lecture Series on August 15, 2011 at BUTC Auditorium, Dr.

Ichiro Mine gave a lecture entitled “Coenocytic Green Alage as a Potential

Indicator of Coastal Environment in the Kuroshio Current Region” with special

participation of Dr. Yoshinori Morooka and Dr. Kikochi from Kochi University

Japan.

Also, Dr. Akihiro Takemura from Ryukus University, Okinawa, Japan

visited BUTC Tabaco Campus in order to explore collaborative research

undertakings particularly on Slipper Lobster (“Kupapa”) with BU. Dr. Akihiro

also presented a lecture/seminar on “Siganid Reproduction: Perception and

Utilization of the Moon” In the first semester of 2011, Dr. Kosaku Yamaoka, Dr. Kanda, Mr. Yahata,

and Mr. Ryo Unten from Kochi University with BUTC researchers conducted

kayak expedition on the natural flow of kuroshio current from Vinzons, Cama-

rines Norte to Infanta Quezon. The expedition started at Vinzons Camarines Norte

on May 10, 2011 and ended in Infanta, Quezon on May 23, 2011. (RROB)

SocialSocialSocial---economic and Policyeconomic and Policyeconomic and Policy

DLSU representatives and Bicol University researchers, in partnership with identified local stakeholders, participated in a workshop to prepare a proposal for capacity development activities. These activities should aim at supporting the implementation of monitoring and assessment activities for identified local service delivery and selected by local stakeholder groups.

Management Team will help the proponents refine the submitted proposal. The approved proposal will then be peer-reviewed by the National Advisory Committee (NAC) and recommended for funding by the DLSU.

The resource persons during the workshop were Ms. Jane Lynn Capacio,

Research Associate of National Stocktaking and Mr. Redento Recio of De La Salle University.

The participants were the following: Local Government of Gubat, Sorsogon representatives; namely, Mayor Ronnel Lim, Aida Handig and John Espaldon; DILG Sorosogon Provincial Director Dr. Ruben Baldeo; Sorsogon Action Foundation Inc. representative Jo Guela; Gubat St. Anthony Cooperative General Manager Rene Hermo; and DSWD Regional Office representative Vicky Tagum.

The participants from Bicol University were Dr. Noemi Ibo, Dr. Rosemarie T. Frias, and Dr. Ruby Ann of BUCSSP. Dr. Arnulfo

M. Mascariñas, Prof. Angelo P. Candelaria, Mr. Erwin E. Torres and Fritzie Magdaong from BU-RDC served as facilitators.

The objectives of the workshop were as follows: clarify further objectives, outcomes, outputs, and expected contribution of the project; validate or confirm the stocktaking findings; propose corrections and changes as well as provide additional relevant information; clarify mechanics for proposal development, review and appraisal; make initial plans for proposal development; agree on immediate next steps after the local knowledge partnership workshops; and sign a partnership agreement with multi-stakeholders partners. (F. Magdaong)

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De La Salle University (DLSU) in partnership with Bicol University held a workshop on

Institutionalizing Civil Society Monitoring of Public Service Delivery to the Poor on October 13-14, 2011.

RDC key technical staff and college research coordinators

reviewed the existing BU R&D M&E system during the

seminar-workshop on BU Monitoring and Evaluation

System on July 2011 at Casa Basilisa Resort, Guinobatan,

Albay. Proposed revisions that pertain to simplifying monitoring

system, enhancing preparation of line-item budget, and

improving the monitoring forms were some of the salient outputs of the seminar-workshop.

The activity aimed to improve the M&E system, thus

encourage more faculty to engage in research. The activity was sponsored by RDC through the Program and Databanking Unit

(PMDU) headed by Prof. Yolanda Julieta B. Brugada. (RROB)

Participants giving their points for the top 3 priority public service to the poor

during the small group workshop

Participants of the Knowledge Partnership Workshop

RDC, research coordinators review BU R&D monitoring & evaluation system

RDC staff and research coordinators: working RDC staff and research coordinators: working RDC staff and research coordinators: working

together to improve M&E system together to improve M&E system together to improve M&E system

Intellectual PropertyIntellectual PropertyIntellectual Property

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The paper entitled “Generated Technologies of Bicol University, Philippines” by Engr. Christopher O. Pacardo and Engr. Anulfo P. Malinis was presented during

the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Regional Forum on Intellectual Property in Hanoi, Vietnam on November 2-4, 2011.

Engr. Pacardo, head of Intellectual Property Rights Unit (IPRU) of the Research and Development Center, was one of the three paper presenters from the Philippines.

The forum focused on the theme “University – Industry Collaboration to Promote Technology Transfer.” Its objectives were to: (1) identify the challenges in establishing and managing viable technology transfer systems; (2) examine different models for research collaboration between universities and industries; and (3) provide policy makers, intellectual property (IP) managers of Technology Management Offices (TMOs) in universities/public research institutions, and representatives from industries with an opportunity to exchange views on measures necessary to initiate and sustain technology transfer, with a particular reference to green technologies.

The forum was organized by WIPO in cooperation with the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam (NOIP) Government of Vietnam and with the assistance of the Japan Patent Office (JPO). (RROB)

Paper on BU Technologies, Paper on BU Technologies, Paper on BU Technologies,

presented in WIPO Reg’l Forumpresented in WIPO Reg’l Forumpresented in WIPO Reg’l Forum

IPRUIPRU--ITSO staff pass ITSO staff pass

prepre--qualifying exam qualifying exam for chem, nonfor chem, non--chem fieldschem fields

Four BU faculty and one IPRU-ITSO staff passed the pre-qualifying examination for chemical and non-chemical field conducted by IPO-Philippines on October 8, 2011.

Engr. Arnulfo P. Malinis, BU Polangui Campus dean, passed the examination for the chemical field, while Engr. Christopher O. Pacardo, IPRU-ITSO head, Prof. Nicanor Balbin, BUCIT faculty, Prof. Norlijun V. Hilutin, BUPC faculty and Ms. Zaira H. Gonzales, IPRU-ITSO staff, for the non-chemical field.

After passing the examination, the five

BU personnel became eligible participants to the advanced training on patent drafting focusing on legal arguments of patent application held on October 24-28, 2011 at the UP- Ayala Land Techno Hub. (ZHG)

IPRUIPRU--ITSO Upcoming ActivitiesITSO Upcoming Activities

Patent Searching & Drafting Seminar (BU Faculty). Patent searching is a tool used to avoid duplication of existing technologies which are already patented. Patent drafting is used to describe the invention to be patented. This seminar aims to develop the patent searching and patent drafting skills of BU faculty which can be used in conducting research and doing work for IP application.

In-house Review (IP audit). This is a yearly activity which monitors, reviews, and evaluates completed and on-going faculty researches. During the said activity, the BU-IPRU will conduct an IP audit to identify possible R&D outputs of faculty for further research, promotion/ dissemination or commercialization.

Patent Searching & Drafting Seminar (SUC and NGA) (ITSO). The overall objective of this training course is to enhance the capability of the participants in Intellectual Property Rights. Target participants are Higher Education Institutions, National Government Agencies, and Small and Medium Enterprises.

Seminar on Fundamentals of IP (New BU Faculty). This seminar will be conducted to orient the newly hired faculty members of Bicol University about Intellectual Property Rights, its advantage and benefits.

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BU inventors win major awardsBU inventors win major awardsBU inventors win major awards

Three BU faculty-inventors with registered IPs received major awards during the “Bicol Regional

Invention Contest and Exhibit” on October 18-20, 2011 at the Pacific Mall, Legazpi City.

Out of the 142 BU student researches from 2006-2011, 106 technologies generated were identified as possible patentable technologies.

The purpose of the patent search is to prevent possible exploitation of student generated technologies which are prone to commercial exploitation. The patent search was conducted using Thomson Innovation and other free patent search engines like goggle patent. These student-generated technologies are now included in the BU list of IPs whose intellectual property rights application are being considered. Most of the student researches reviewed were papers presented during the BU Student Research Fora conducted by the RDC. (RROB)

106 106 106 student patentable tech, student patentable tech, student patentable tech, searched by IPRUsearched by IPRUsearched by IPRU---ITSOITSOITSO Student

Researches Researches with Similar

Patent

Possible Patentable

Technologies

Year

5 1 4 2006

22 8 14 2007

5 5 0 2008

19 6 13 2009

50 11 39 2010

41 5 36 2011

142 36 106 TOTAL

Inventory of Patent Search for Student Researches for 2006-2011 Source: BURD-IPRU-ITSO

Dr. Erlinda C. Relucio won 1st prize under the Industrial Design Model for her work entitled

“Charcoal Stove Organizer,” while Prof. Nicanor Balbin won 1st prize under the Utility Model Category for

his work called “Automative Charging System of Safety Device.” Prof. Eden M. Llamera, Prof. Violeta S.

Ronda, and Prof. Ruby L. Rosasenia won 2nd prize Creative Research Category (Likha Award) for their

work entitled “Shelf-life of Arrowroot and Commercialization of the Baked Products.”

Dr. Relucio is the dean of BUCIT while Prof Balbin is a faculty of the same unit. Profs. Llamera,

Ronda and Rosasenia are faculty of BU Polangui Campus. (RROB)

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BU IPs, cont. from p.1

Title of Work IP Owner

Industrial Design Inventor/Maker/Designer

Charcoal Stove Organizer Erlinda C. Relucio

Trademark Applicant/Registrant

BU IPRU LOGO DEVICE Bicol University

BU LOGO/DEVICE (Pending) Bicol University

Copyright Copyright Owner and Author

FS 3 Technology in the Learning Environment Guidebook

(Student’s Edition) Rebecca Rosario O. Bercasio

FS 3 Technology in the Learning Environment Guidebook

(Teacher’s Edition) Rebecca Rosario O. Bercasio

FS 4 Experiencing the Teaching-Learning Process Guidebook

(Student’s Edition) Rebecca Rosario O. Bercasio

FS 4 Experiencing the Teaching-Learning Process Guidebook

(Teacher’s Edition) Rebecca Rosario O. Bercasio

Utility Model Inventor/s/Maker/s/Designer/s

Automotive Charging System with Safety Device for Instructional Use Nicanor Balbin

Multi-system Automotive Engine Electrical Trainer (Pending) Nicanor Balbin

Pre-cast Wall Panel (Pending) Melvin B. Ballares

Lemon Grass (Andopogon citratus) Health Drinks Formulation

and Process of Producing The Same (Pending) Leonora S. Lanuzo

Pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius) Health Drinks Formulation

and Process of Producing The Same (Pending) Merlie R. Arbo

Formulation of Pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius) and Lemon Grass

(Andopogon citratus) Combination as Health Drinks Formulation

and Process of Producing The Same (Pending)

Violeta S. Ronda

Coco Pili Square Production (Pending) Teresita Requena and Leony Galarosa

Choco Taro Chips (Pending) Domingo Nace and Lea F. Divina

An Automated Mushroom Fruiting House and Systems Thereof

(Pending)

Domingo Bernido, Jiselle Estrellado and Rushel

Estuaria

The type of IPs, title of work and the inventor/maker/designer, applicant/registrant, and the

author/s are enumerated below.

Source: RDC IPRU-ITSO

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Volume 4, Issue 2 11

BUBU--CHED ZRC,CHED ZRC,

now HERRCnow HERRC

The research entitled “Assessment of Solid Waste Management Strategies in Camarines Norte” by Dr. Maria Cristina C. Azuelo, Prof. Leah N. Barbado and Prof. Luz Menda L. Reyes of Camarines Norte State College (CNSC) was evaluated on July 1, 2011 at CNHS Board Room.

The panel of evaluators was composed of Dr. Erlinda J. Porcincula, Dean of the Graduate School, CNSC, Dr. Godofredo E. Peteza,

Jr., Board Secretary, CNSC, Ms. Alice G. Mata, Ecosystem Management Specialist, CENRO Camarines Norte, and technical staff of the Zonal Research Center; namely, Michael V. Montealegre and Rebecca Rosario O. Bercasio.

Involving twelve (12) municipalities of Camarines

Norte; namely, Daet, Jose Panganiban, Mercedes, Labo, Talisay, Basud, Capalonga, Paracale, San Lorenzo Ruiz, San Vicente, Sta Elena and Vinzons, the research aimed to determine the existing SW Management strategies, their effectiveness and their possibility for adoption in the different municipalities.

The research with CHED grant of Php 150,000.00 started in June 2010 and was completed in June 2011. (MVC)

CNSC research CNSC research CNSC research on SW Management, on SW Management, on SW Management, evaluatedevaluatedevaluated

Bicol University is named as one of 17 Higher

Education Regional Research Centers (HERRCs) in the

country. The HERRCs have replaced the CHED Zonal

Research Centers (ZRCs) in which BU was a host

institution from 2008-2011.

Bicol University, together with Ateneo de Naga

University (ADNU), formerly the Program Cluster

Implementer (PCI) of the BU-CHED ZRC, are the

HERRCs of Region V as provided in CHED Resolution No.

316-2011.

As HERRC, Bicol University shall conduct R&D

activities responsive to the needs of the region and in their

known field of excellence; undertake research capability

building activities; promote and facilitate networking for

research; participate in innovation cluster (government-

industry-academe) collaborative activities, and promote the

utilization of research results/outputs (technology transfer

and extension).

Each HERRC shall receive an allocation of R&D

grants-in-aid of Php 3 million per year starting 2012. (RROB)

ZRC conducts training ZRC conducts training ZRC conducts training

on writing publishable paperson writing publishable paperson writing publishable papers To provide support to researchers in preparing publishable papers, CHED-BU ZRC conducted training on writing paper on December 15-17, 2012 at the BU Graduate School Accreditation Room.

Dr. Victor Soliman, a BU professor and reputable researcher, discussed the following topics: 1) Publish: Why It Matters?; 2) Evaluation of the Merit of the Paper; and 3) Pointers in Writing a Publishable Paper.

The training assisted the ZRC researchers and BU faculty with completed researches in assessing their manuscripts based on a set of criteria for a good paper; and in effectively writing the different sections of the paper.

Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas and Rebecca Rosario O. Bercasio together with Ms. Mary Joy V. Chapman and Ms. Zaira H. Gonzales facilitated the workshops. (RROB )

Participants from 8 HEIs together with BU-CHED ZRC Staff

during the training on writing publishable papers.

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CHED Priority Areas in the Social SciencesCHED Priority Areas in the Social Sciences

Major Issues Priority Research

Areas

Suggested

Approach

Families and Communities Transition

Drivers, processes and consequences of community transitions, labor migration and changing family structure

Evolution of social institutions in response to changes in family and community structures

Descriptive research Cross-section trend research Panel/Longitudinal research

Education Alignment of human capital development goals in school, in communities, and Philippines society

Social processes and factors that shape educational policies and processes at national, community, school and individual levels

Efficacy of educational processes (instructional, management, policy, etc.) in the development of quality human capital

Social processes and dimensions of educational reforms and educational institutions

Descriptive research (including GIS mapping)

Cross-section trend research Panel/Longitudinal research Historical research Action research Evaluation of programs and policies Theory and model building

Disaster Social antecedents of disaster Social determinants of vulnerability to disaster Social response (community and national

levels) to disaster mitigation and adaptation Social processes in relief and development

responses to disaster Short-term and long-term consequences on

well-being of individual and communities in disaster-stricken and/or vulnerable areas

Descriptive research (including GIS mapping)

Cross-section trend research Panel/Longitudinal research Historical analysis

ICT and Social Change Description and analysis of changes in social institutions such as education, governance, church/religious organizations, financial and agricultural institutions, etc.

Social dimensions of adoption and utilization of ICT in individuals, organizations, and communities

Social analysis of virtual communities and interactions

Descriptive research (including GIS mapping)

Cross-section trend research Panel/Longitudinal research Historical analysis Action research Theory and model building

Based on CHED Memorandum Order No. 41, s 2010

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Volume 4, Issue 2 13

CHED Priority Areas in the Natural SciencesCHED Priority Areas in the Natural Sciences

Major

Issues

Priority

Research Areas

Suggested

Approach

Climate Change

Physical oceanography

Marine coastal geology

Engineering geology

Volcanology

Hydrology

Seismology

Vulnerability of biodiversity

Scenario building

Pollution Persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals, mariculture-derived pollution

Vulnerability of biodiversity (priority research area sites: Mindanao Sea,

Bohol Sea, Southern Palawan Sea, Northern Luzon Sea, Sulawesi Sea, Sulu Sea, Straits)

Instrumentation (detection, analysis robotics, atmospheric/environmental)

Materials science (electronics applications, catalysts, environmental

remediation)

Nanotechnology

Multi-disciplinary approach to measurement and mitigation

Programmatic approach on carrying capacity of ecosystems

Conservation Systems biology (modelling, bioinformatics, ecology, population,

community ecosystems)

Genetics (molecular, population, evolution)

Biodiversity (priority research area sites: Mindanao Sea, Bohol Sea, Southern Palawan Sea, Northern Luzon Sea, Sulawesi Sea, Sulu Sea, Straits)

3-Domain scheme (morphoanatomy, physiology and behaviour)

Instrumentation (atmospheric/environmental)

Baseline study Ecosystem-based studies

Energy Intelligent systems

Molecular simulation/modelling

Materials science (alternative energy, electronics applications, catalysts,

environmental remediation)

Natural products (biofuels)

Materials research (energy fuel cells, nanomaterials, ICT/microelectronics,

functional materials)

Greener technologies for minerals, coal geothermal, petroleum

Development of clean technology Exploration of alternative energy

sources

Health Bioassays

Diagnostics

Drug/cure discovery

Biosensors

Natural products (pharmaceuticals, cosmeceuticals, pesticides)

Instrumentation (detection, analysis, robotics, medical physics)

Rapid assessment Development of innovative cure

Food Natural products

Biotechnology

Molecular biology

Exploration of new resources and more efficient production

Based on CHED Memorandum order No. 42, s 2010

AbstractAbstractAbstract

Bicol region is rich in traditional practices in

alternative medicines. This research aimed to assess the

diversity of medicinal plants and to gain insight on the

distribution, utilization by households, health practitioners

and traditional healers and transmission of traditional health

knowledge within the province of Albay. The study was

conducted in the three districts with three barangays each

representing the three ecological zones; namely, upland,

lowland and coastal. Respondents were household heads,

health practioners, traditional healers and youth.

Modified Line Plot Method was employed to

determine the diversity of medicinal flora, and ecological

indices were calculated to compare the different sampling

sites. Three of the top 10 medicinal plants in terms of density

and frequency include Musa paradisiaca (batag), Cocos

nucifera (niyog) and Manihot esculenta (balingoy). Species

that scored high on importance value index (IVI), with

relatively high frequency and density estimates, is Phyllantus

niruri (turutalikod) which, in some literature has anti-

hypertensive properties. P. niruri typically inhabits coastal

areas, but registered high IVI in all ecological zones. On the

other hand, in household surveys, none of the respondents

have knowledge on how P. niruri is used to treat common

ailments.

There is highly significant difference in medicinal

flora diversity among the three districts. Pair wise comparison

revealed that the First District emerged as the most diverse

having recorded a total of 190 species of medicinal flora

compared to the 170 and 119 species identified in the second

and third districts, respectively. In terms of utilization, five

out of ten households surveyed use Blumea balsamifera

(lakadbulan) which is considered as the most commonly used

medicinal plant in the province. Other most commonly used

species were oregano, lagundi, anonang and bayawas.

Volume 4, Issue 2 14

MEDICINAL FLORA OF THE PROVINCE OF ALBAY,

LUZON ISLAND, PHILIPPINES

Amelia A. Dorosan, Phil V. Morano, Ma. Theresa A. Mirandilla, Elizabeth P. Abalon,

Jean Annette Ibo, Ida Francia H. Revale, Geraldine Arevalo, Dean Carlo Galias,

Marie Antonette Beldad & R. L. Mendoza Bicol University

Twelve most important medicinal flora of the

Province of Albay based on frequency and density Cont. to p. 15

AbstractAbstractAbstract

Volume 4, Issue 2 15

MEDICINAL FLORA, cont. from p.14 The health practitioners utilize medicinal plants

and advocate its use in the management of common

ailments in the community. Majority of the practices in

the utilization of medicinal plants by health practitioners

are based on folkloric. The health practitioners

experienced problems and offered solutions relative to

the use of medicinal plants in the management of

common illnesses and that they are willing to enhance

their knowledge and skills in the use of medicinal

plants.

Identified medicinal plants are used by the

traditional healers to treat ailments such as “surep,”

pasma, bone fracture, fever, cough, gas pain, insomnia,

joint pains, inflammation, kulibra, stomachic, and

wounds. Mostly are trees, herbs, and shrubs. The most

frequently utilized plant parts were the leaves, stem

bark, fruits, seeds and sometimes the whole plant for

herbs. Poultice is the most frequently used preparation,

followed by decoction, infusion, and liniment for

external administration.

Most of the youth interviewed are using

medicinal plants, the most common of which are

oregano, ampalaya and lakad-bulan. These group of

youth learned about the use of medicinal plants either by

themselves, through the TV/radio, from parents,

neighbors and friends, or from herbalists. The marginal

number of youth who neither use nor knowledgeable

about medicinal plants have not really realized the

importance of these plants.

The poorest of the poor are found in the

rural agricultural communities. Looking farther

within the rural milieu, there is a particular sector

that experiences the harshest deprivation – the

women (Todaro, 2001). The general orientation of

society against women restrains the potentials of

half of the population in building up the

production capacities of the economy.

The study aimed to provide baseline data

regarding women’s participation in economic

activities in one of the poorest municipalities in

the Province of Camarines Sur. It attempted to

identify the economic activities engaged in by

women, examine the financial condition of the

women’s economic activities, and identify the

threats and opportunities faced by them.

The study area is Cabusao, a fifth class

rural municipality in the coastal part of the province. The research employed descriptive research design and used

personal interview and focused group discussion as techniques for gathering information. Respondents’ business

units were small, with low monetary value, require basic inputs, involve basic entrepreneurial knowledge, and do

not demand complicated business strategy. The amount of capital and asset requirement is very minimal, the level

of risk is negligible, and the business is seasonal. Moreover, women expect themselves to give priority to

household-related concerns. If they had to choose between vending fish and child-rearing, they would prioritize

reproductive functions over productive work. This is one major limitation faced by women, which may not be true

to male entrepreneurs. Nevertheless, the study found that women's interest is always there, if given the opportunity

and capital, they will want to sustain their economic activity.

Women’s Role in Economic Activity

BASELINE SURVEY ON WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES

IN CABUSAO, CAMARINES SUR

Bernadette M. Gavino-Gumba, Ph.D., C.P.A.

Ateneo de Naga University

AbstractAbstractAbstract

Volume 4, Issue 2 16

This research intended to assess the waste management initiatives of selected higher education

institutions (HEIs) in the Bicol Region. It employed the descriptive method of research utilizing structured

interview, 3-point scale questionnaire, journal, digital audio recordings, focus group discussions and

observations. The waste management initiatives were assessed in terms of the level of awareness of teacher

and student respondents, level of influence and outcome as perceived by the respondents. The data were

obtained from 22 percent of the students and faculty in each of the 14 HEIs.

Paper, plastic and organic wastes were the major wastes generated common to public and private

HEIs. The waste generation per capita was estimated at range .0009 to .006 kg/day. Common to all HEIs are

the waste management schemes such as organic wastes are converted into fertilizer, use of trash bins and

waste segregation, burning, recycling, landfill, and maintenance of material recovery facility. Almost the same

percentages of faculty and student respondents were very much aware of their school’s waste management

initiatives. All respondent HEIs have moderate economic outcome while 92% of them have moderate

environmental and social outcomes of the waste management initiatives within their respective campuses. The

waste management initiatives of HEIs have moderate economic and social influence to stakeholders of most

HEIs and a high environmental influence to stakeholders.

WASTE MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES OF SELECTED HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

IN THE BICOL REGION, PHILIPPINES

SHIELA I. ISORENA, JONATHAN C. ARROCO & ALVIN A. SARIO

Aquinas University of Legazpi & Bicol University

The problem on proper waste disposal continues to

beset the society as the population increases. The need for

proper management and utilization of solid waste therefore

remains to be a crucial concern of both community

officials and citizens. This study determined the

solid waste management and utilization practices of Sitio

Puting Daga residents; identified the strategies in

managing and utilizing solid wastes; and proposed

livelihood activities using the generated of solid wastes.

The study employed descriptive survey with total

enumeration of the household heads. Field interview,

observation, focus group discussion and document analysis

of the solid waste collection records were the data

gathering techniques. The data were analyzed and

interpreted both quantitatively and qualitatively using

descriptive statistics such as frequency, rank, and

percentage. SWOT analysis was used in analyzing the

solid waste management program in the sitio.

Results showed that Sito Puting Daga has an

existing SWM program with materials recovery facility

(MRF) and an eco-aide who collects the SWs.

Segregation of SWs into biodegradable and non-

biodegradable, selling of wastes, throwing the wastes in

the garbage can, and recycling were noted as the favor-

able practices of the residents. Burning, throwing wastes

in the river, and throwing the wastes anywhere were noted

as the unfavorable practices. Different types of wastes

were utilized in different ways. Selling, using as animal

feeds and using as fertilizers were the prevalent practices

in utilizing the solid wastes generated in the household of

Sitio Puting Daga. Proposed strategies for managing and

utilizing SWs are cleaning the surroundings, proper waste

management and strictly implementing ordinance on

proper SWM. Livelihood activities using the generated

SWs particularly food wrappers, bottles, papers and tin/

aluminum cans were suggested by the residents.

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND UTILIZATION OF SITIO PUTING DAGA

ANNABEL L. MEDALLA & JANETH R. NICOLAS

Divine Word College of Legazpi

AbstractAbstractAbstract

Volume 4, Issue 2 17

The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 or RA 9003 was signed into law to provide a

systematic, comprehensive and ecological development programs in the country. This act mandated the local

government units to take initiatives in managing their daunting problems on ecological solid waste disposal.

Consequently, compliance of Camarines Norte to this mandate needs assessment to determine the existing

SWM strategies, their effectiveness and their possibility of adoption in each municipality. This study utilized

the descriptive method using questionnaire as the main tool supplemented by interview.

Results showed that the existing solid waste management strategies with the highest percentages of

existence in the twelve (12) municipalities of Camarines Norte such as Daet, Jose Panganiban, Mercedes,

Labo, Talisay, Basud, Capalonga, Paracale, San Lorenzo Ruiz, San Vicente, Sta Elena and Vinzons were

provision of number of trucks in transporting solid wastes, and knowledge on waste segregation conducted at

every household/establishment.

The SWM strategies found effective are: waste segregation, reuse and recycling of marketable

materials, collection and transport, composting of organic materials, information, education and

communication campaign and policies in Basud; reuse and recycling of marketable wastes in Capalonga; and

waste segregation, collection and transport and composting of organic materials in San Lorenzo Ruiz.

Availability of technology for composting was considered more effective and can be adopted in all

municipalities particularly in Capalonga and San Vicente.

Varying level of effectiveness in the implementation of all their existing solid waste strategies were

observed. However, high level of effectiveness is still required for significant impact. Political will and

commitment of the implementers, and implementation of resolutions and initiatives may stimulate the

improved implementation of the ecological solid waste management act.

ASSESSMENT OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

IN CAMARINES NORTE

Maria Cristina C. Azuelo, Leah N. Barbado, & Luz Menda L. Reyes

Camarines Norte State College

AbstractAbstractAbstract

Volume 4, Issue 2 18

The demand for tilapia as a valuable supply of animal

protein pushed for the expansion of the tilapia cage farming in the

Philippines. Consequently, this move has been implicated to

cause water quality deterioration and pointed as vector in the

introduction, transfer, and spread of aquatic diseases and

parasites. Although parasites are natural components of ecological

systems, their proliferation in aquaculture systems could result to

economic loss due to fish diseases and mortalities.

This investigation attempted to generate baseline data on

the ectoparasites of farmed and wild tilapia in terms of species,

prevalence and site of infection in Lake Bato, the largest natural

freshwater body in Camarines Sur extensively utilized for such

purpose. Selected water quality parameters of the lake were

determined to know if they could be a factor on the ectoparasites’

occurrence in tilapia. The study was conducted from November

2010 until March 2011. Results showed that in most stations,

smaller farmed and wild tilapia are heavily infested with an

unidentified organism and platyhelminthes mostly found in the

gills.

Prevalence of ectoparasites is slightly higher in the wild

tilapia however, the difference is not significant compared with

the farmed tilapia. Generally, water quality of the lake for the

duration of this study is suitable for tilapia survival except for

turbidity, ammonia, phosphate and TSS. These parameters can

create a sub-optimal environment for tilapia growth that could

compromise their health and subsequently predispose them to

parasitic attacks. This study may serve as

springboard for the advancement of fish

parasitology and aquatic health studies of

freshwater bodies utilized for fish cage

farming specifically in Lake Bato and in the

Bicol Region as a whole.

ECTOPARASITES OF TILAPIA (Oreochromis nilotica) IN LAKE BATO,

BATO, CAMARINES SUR

Ruby Jane S. Gonzales

Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges

Tilapia cages in Lake Bato, Camarines Sur Tilapia cages in Lake Bato, Camarines Sur

PolicyPolicyPolicy

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MARIA AUREA C. BORROMEO Circulating Editor

ERWIN E. TORRES EDDIE S. SEE

MARY JOY V. CHAPMAN ZAIRA H. GONZALES

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DR. ARNULFO M. MASCARIÑAS DR. HELEN M. LLENARESAS

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2012 RDC Activities January January -- JuneJune

ActivitiesActivities Tentative Tentative

ScheduleSchedule

URECOM Evaluation of Faculty Researches February

Orientation Seminar for Instructors and Asst. Professors February

Student Research Forum March

Program/Project Leaders’ Conference March

Planning-Workshop on K-12 April

BU Techno Expo April

Pre-inception Seminar for Faculty Researchers April

Training on Writing Paper for Journal April

Seminar on Patent Searching and Patent Drafting May

Enhancement Seminar for RDC Staff May

Seminar– workshop on R&D IEC Production June

Seminar-series on Selected Disciplines June

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Recruitment Ecology Siganids (Family: Siganidae)

in Lagonoy Gulf, Bicol Region, Philippines Significant Findings: Determination of ecological factors along

the path of Siganid that would affect its growth development.

R&D on Fisheries: In Focus R&D on Fisheries: In Focus Recruitment Ecology Siganids (Family: Siganidae)

in Lagonoy Gulf, Bicol Region, Philippines Significant Finding: Determination of ecological factors along

the path of Siganid that would affect its growth development.

CLIMACE - Climate Change Impact and

Adaptation in the Coastal Environment Expected Output: Generation of inputs from stakeholders

concerning their experience on, perceptions of the status of

and coping mechanism to climate impact and development

of a coastal vulnerability transect to visualize conditions

and predispositions of the study area.

Diversity of SYMBIODINIUM Species in Bicol

Region Expected Output: Temper-

ature and coral bleaching

monitoring; Identification of

coral zooxanthellae in Bicol;

Correlation of zooxanthellae

population with the environ-

mental condition within and

across sampling sites.

Management of Holothuria

scabra in Albay Expected Output/Significant Findings:

Evaluation of the ecological status;

Evaluation of hatchery techniques for

artificial spawning of the sea cucumber;

Investigation of the possibility of fishpond

culture and evaluated its effect on growth

and mortality.

ALIMUSAN (Plotosus canius HAMILTON, 1822)

Fisheries along Sorsogon Bay, Expected Output: Assessment of Alimusan (Plotosus canius

HAMILTON 1822) fisheries in Sorsogon Bay and generation of

scientific information on the fishery, biology, reproduction,

distribution and other relevant information as input for the

aquaculture technology development, captive breeding and

resource management.

Marine Crab Fisheries Program:

Phase 1: Sorsogon Bay and San

Miguel Bay Expected Output: Development of

captive breeding and nursery technology;

Development of Aquaculture technology

for Christian crab; Development of

resource enhancement strategy for

sustained Christian crab fishery.

Mariculture Trials and Evaluation of Scallops

in Asid Gulf, Masbate Expected Output: Development of Mariculture Technology

for Scallop

Source: 2011 Annual Accomplishment Report

Prepared by Prof. Antonino Mendoza