T he CPAf Alumni Association (CPAfAA) organized the International Conference on
Education and Social Development during the 99
thUPLB Loyalty Day Celebration. Held on October 10, 2017 at CPAf, the conference was presented in partnership with CPAf and the Institute of East Asian Education (IOEA), Tokyo, Japan.
“The conference aimed to provide a venue for educators, students, and researchers to discuss issues in education and social development and to recommend ways to address social development issues through education,” said Dr. Evelie P.
Serrano, CPAfAA President and Conference Chair.
In his message, IOEA President Dr. Masamichi Ueno articulated the relevance of cooperative relationships in research and education in advancing social and economic development.
“Therefore, we would like to
emphasize the significance ofacademic exchanges through interdisciplinary and cross- cutting researches with regard to education and social development in East Asia,” he said.
Dr. Maria Corazon Tapang-Lopez, 2017 CPAf
Distinguished Alumna and UPLB Outstanding Alumnus for Educational Leadership and Social Development, served as keynote speaker. She emphasized the important role of education in social development while sharing her inspiring personal experiences as educator, consultant, and educational leader. Dr. Tapang- Lopez earned her PhD in Community Development from CPAf in 2006. She is currently the Senior Vice President of Centro Escolar University Las Piñas.
For the plenary session, Dr. Ruel V. Maningas, 2017
The conference participants with the CPAfAA officers and conference organizers— Dr. Evelie P. Serrano, Dr. Lynlei L. Pintor, Ms. Guinevere T. Madlangbayan, and Prof. Ephraim C. Quiñones—and Dr. Jaine C. Reyes, CPAf IGRD and KMO director.
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(from previous page)CPAf Distinguished Alumnus for Education and Extension Innovations, delivered a presentation entitled “The Changing Landscape and Role of Education in Social Development:
New and Emerging Paradigms.” He presented the changing paradigm in education and talked about responsible management education, which is critical in the achievement of the United Nations’ sustainable development goals. Presently, Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba’s Director for International Relations, Dr. Maningas earned his MM in Development Management and PhD in Extension Education in 1995 and 2003, respectively.
Aside from the plenary sessions, there were four parallel sessions for research presentations:
Teaching and Learning; Community
and Social Development; Education Management and Extension; and Human Development and Educational Psychology. Ms. Adriann M. Quilloy (UPLB) and Dr. Oscar P. Ferrer (UP Diliman) received the Best Paper Award for their research entitled
“Unpacking the role of Participatory Action Research on Youth Leadership for Disaster Risk Reduction
Management in Barangay San Antonio Bay, Laguna, Philippines.”
The paper “Teacher Efficacy and Its Antecedents: The Case of a Laboratory High School in Southern Tagalog, Philippines” by Mr. Rufo Gil Z. Albor (UPLB), Ms. Sunshine Therese S. Alcantara (UPLB), Ms.
Aleta Belissa D. Correa (UPLB), Mr.
Abriel S. Bulasag (UP Rural High School), and Prof. Liza C. Carascal (UP Rural High School) was awarded Second Best Paper. Third Best
Paper was Mr. Ernesto L. Bastida, Jr. (Trimex Colleges) and Consorcia S. Tan’s (Laguna State Polytechnic University) paper entitled “Level of Participation of Elementary Teachers in Community-based Activities in the City of Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines: A Basis for Community Development Plan.”
A best oral presenter was chosen from each parallel session.
The following were awarded best oral presenters: Mr. Bryan M. Mendoza (UPLB), Ms. Ilia D. Miciano (UPLB), Ms. Adriann M. Quilloy (UPLB), and Dr. Francis Kayode Ashipaoloye (Lyceum of the Philippines-Laguna).
The conference was attended by students, faculty, and researchers from UPLB and other schools, colleges, and universities. n Evelie P. Serrano
Dr. Berse speaks about local disaster resilience
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n September 27, 2017, Dr. Kristoffer Berse of the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP NCPAG) gave a seminar on“Planning and Financing Local Disaster Resilience: Re-thinking Current Approaches” at CPAf Rooms 303-304. The activity is part of the Center for Strategic Planning and Policy Studies (CSPPS) Seminar Series. Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officers (LDRRMO) in Laguna and UPLB faculty and REPS attended the event.
In his presentation, Dr. Berse emphasized the adoption of the 3P’s to improve the local disaster risk reduction and management plan (LDRRMP) process. The 3Ps pertain to: 1) Plan to fail (having a backup plan in case the initial plan fails); 2) Plan to sell (convincing the LDRRM council and the local leaders to implement the plan); and 3) Plan as one (recognizing that disaster has no political boundaries; thus, there is a need to share data, experiences, and monitoring activities among LGUs).
Dr. Berse also discussed how the LDRRMP is funded. He
cited Republic Act 10121 Section 21 stating that “the local disaster risk reduction and management fund (LDRRMF) amounting to not less than 5 percent of the estimated revenue from regular sources shall be set aside to support disaster risk management activities…”.
The LDRRMF covers the existing 70:30 percent rule: 70 percent for the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) activities and 30 percent for the Quick Response Fund (QRF). Unused funds will be transferred to the special trust fund, which can finance DRR activities within the next five years.
Other sources of funds include the Internal Revenue Allocation (IRA), People’s Survival Fund (PSF), and national disaster risk reduction and management fund (NDRRMF). To use the 20 percent Development Fund from the IRA, the proposal on climate change adaptation should be part of a development project. Meanwhile, LGUs also need to have an approved proposal on climate change
adaptation to avail the PSF and NDRRMF.
Dr. Berse also addressed several questions raised during the open forum. He noted that while LGUs are all well-trained, they lack appreciation of the available data, and these are not fully used as bases for decision-making. He also mentioned about the Commission on Audit (COA) guidelines in using the special trust fund for DRR activities.
Further, he explained the concept of risk creation, which pertains to the unabated rise of exposure to risk. He observed that settlements in low lying areas have continued to increase, making them more exposed to risk.
One of the participants, Dean Raden Piadozo of the UPLB College of Human Ecology shared his observations that while LGUs submit their plans, they are not integrated nor consolidated at the geographic level.
Hence, he proposed that a policy be formulated to integrate all the plans.
The CSPPS Seminar Series aims to serve as an avenue where researchers, LGUs, and the citizenry can talk and work together on several issues confronting the country. n Guinevere T. Madlangbayan
Dr. Maria Corazon Tapang-Lopez, 2017 CPAf Distinguished Alumna and UPLB Outstanding Alumnus for Educational Leadership and Social Development, is keynote speaker.
Dr. Ruel V. Maningas, 2017 CPAf Distinguished Alumnus for Education and Extension Innovations, delivers his presentation entitled “The Changing Landscape and Role of Education in Social Development: New and Emerging Paradigms.”
Ms. Adriann M. Quilloy (holding plaque) receives the Best Paper Award for their research entitled
“Unpacking the Role of Participatory Action Research on Youth Leadership for Disaster Risk Reduction Management in Barangay San Antonio Bay, Laguna, Philippines.”
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KMO staff talk about journal publication
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s. Stella Concepcion R.Britanico and Mr. Stoix Nebin S. Pascua of the Knowledge Management Office (KMO) of CPAf served as resource speakers for the “Research Journal Seminar- Workshop” last October 23, 2017 at the Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng San Pablo (DLSP)-Café Amante in Laguna. Sponsored by the Research and Development Center (RDC) of DLSP, the activity aimed to upgrade DLSP’s research journal for sustainability and competitiveness.
DLSP through RDC has released two volumes of the Saligan journal.
Ms. Britanico presented the topic on “Managing a Refereed Journal,” which focused on setting- up a journal, publishing cycle, actors involved in the publication process, and challenges in publishing a refereed journal. On the other hand, Mr. Pascua shared the “Strategies and Steps in Writing a Scientific Paper”
and “Tips on Rewriting your Thesis as a Journal Article.” He discussed
the reasons to publish, structure of a scientific paper, the inverted pyramid style in writing a scientific paper, and the elements to work on in rewriting a thesis to a journal article.
After the presentations, the participants were grouped into two for the workshop proper. Led by Ms. Britanico, the group composed of RDC staff discussed their plans and strategies on how to improve the Saligan journal. Together, they
discussed how to create the editorial board, develop its publication cycle, and prepare the editorial policies. On the other hand, Mr. Pascua provided sample journal articles to the group of faculty members and students, who gave their critique on those articles.
Prof. Herbert T. Ticzon, DLSP Research coordinator and PhD Development Studies student of CPAf, encouraged the faculty and students of DLSP to submit their journal articles for the Saligan’s third volume, which will be released
in 2018. Ms. Britanico and Mr.
Pascua serve as Associate Editors of the Journal of Public Affairs and Development (JPAD) of CPAf since 2013. n Stoix Nebin S. Pascua
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Project team presents research papers on CRDES 2
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eam members of the Collaborative Research,Development and Extension, and Services 2 (CRDES2) project presented research papers during the “Roundtable Discussion (RTD) and Regional Scientific Conference on the Strategic Approaches on Mainstreaming PALAYAMANAN using the CPAR Approach”. It was held on October 17-18, 2017 at Villa Caceres Hotel, Naga City as one of the
culminating activities of the CRDES 2 project. The project, which will end in May 2018, is based at the Center for Strategic Planning and Policy Studies of CPAf with Dr. Agnes C. Rola as program leader.
The five research papers were based from the project, “Collaborative Research, Development and
Extension and Services:
Mainstreaming PALAYAMANAN in the Agricultural Extension System Using the CPAR Approach,” the case of Camarines Sur and Masbate.
Ms. Dhanicca Amor M.
Domingo presented the results of the
participatory rural appraisal (PRA) conducted in the study sites, which was supplemented by a marketing study. She discussed the major problems identified from the PRA such as lack of water resources and farm inputs, presence of pests and diseases, and lack of farm to market roads.
To provide a description of rice farmers and the communities, Dr. Merlyne M. Paunlagui presented the socio-demographic and socio- economic profiles of farmers in five selected barangays in Pamplona, Camarines Sur. The data, which were gathered through survey, also show the agricultural production profile of the areas. Rice was identified as the common crop followed by vegetables, coconut, and root crops.
Likewise, rice appeared to be the main crop in the lowland and upland communities in Milagros, Masbate. This was based from the household survey conducted in the
Dr. Agnes C. Rola, CRDES project leader, presents the overview of the project and objectives of the RTD to the participants.
Dr. Merlyne M. Paunlagui, CRDES co-project leader, discusses the results of the conducted baseline survey in Pamplona, Camarines Sur.
KMO learning events held for CPAf students, admin staff
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he Knowledge Management Office (KMO) hosted two learning events in September for the CPAf students and administrative personnel. The “Seminar-Workshop on Knowledge Resources at your Fingertips” was held on September 8 and the “Seminar on Basic Financial Management: Proper Accounting of Funds” on September 29.Mr. Pius S. Murillo, head of the Learning Commons of the University Library, introduced the various resources and facilities
available at the University Library during the Seminar-Workshop on Knowledge Resources at your Fingertips. He presented the digital materials (e.g., online databases, e-Journals, e-books) accessible at the library website. He also presented the basic features of the Turnitin, an online program, which can be used in originality checking (plagiarism detection) of articles, peer reviewing, and online grading.
Meanwhile, Ms. Joan E. Mendoza, head of the UPLB
Accounting Office, served as resource speaker during the Seminar on Basic Financial Management. She discussed the guidelines in the disbursement of various fund sources. She mentioned the documentary requirements for every type of disbursement (e.g., travel expense). She also shared some financial management-related concerns experienced in research projects and how to avoid or address them.
KMO learning events aim to provide venues for knowledge transfer and exchange among CPAf faculty, REPS, administrative personnel, and graduate students.
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areas. Results of the survey was presented by Ms. Therese R. Olviga.
Meanwhile, Ms. Macrina G. Umali presented the challenges and opportunities in conducting the climate field school (CFS) in Pamplona and Milagros. Some of the problems that she mentioned were related to farmer’s attendance and ability to sustain interests, pests
and diseases in the technology demonstration farms, natural calamities, and peace and order in upland communities. CFS is one of the components of the CRDES project, which incorporates the PALAYAMANAN, a diversified rice- farming system established by the PhilRice. It integrates vegetable, livestock, and aquaculture in farming.
Lastly, Ms. Ruth Anne T.
Ruelos presented the knowledge gains of the CFS farmer-graduates in Pamplona, Camarines Sur and Milagros, Masbate. The paper was about the level of knowledge of the farmers before and after participating in the CFS. From their pre-and post-test scores, she reported an increase in the farmer-graduates’
level of knowledge. Test scores were associated (statistically significant)
with farmer-graduates’ level of knowledge on the following topics:
climate, land preparation and seedling establishment, pest management, and animal production.
The RTD (October 17) and Regional Scientific Conference (October 18) were attended by representatives of various
stakeholders of the CRDES 2 project.
The project team presented the five research papers in both activities to validate the results with the RTD participants from the LGU partners and Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office V as well as to share the results to the representatives of SUCs in the Bicol Region
who attended the conference for replication of the project in the future.
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irector Blanquita R. Pantoja of Community Innovations Studies Center (CISC) of CPAf presented a paper during the International Symposium on Business andManagement (ISBM–Fall 2017) held at Seoul Olympic Parktel, South Korea on September 5-7, 2017. Titled
“Assessing Entrepreneurial Capacities
of Selected Agrarian Reform
Cooperatives in Laguna, Philippines,”
the paper was co-authored by Ms.
Samantha Geraldine G. de los Santos of CISC.
The paper focused on entrepreneurial capacities of the eight agrarian reform beneficiaries organizations (ARBOs) in Laguna.
They were beneficiaries of the Business Development Services (BDS) project of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) under its Agrarian Reform Community Connectivity and Economic Support Services (ARCCESS) program.
The BDS project aims to strengthen ARBOs’ entrepreneurial capacities through provision of training, coaching, and mentoring.
From the data gathered from focus group discussions and secondary data, Dir. Pantoja shared that only two of the eight ARBOs were capable of sustaining their current businesses despite receiving incentives and support services from the DAR. They earned more than
PhP100,000 net income in 2015.
They also provided their members incentives (e.g., patronage refund).
On the other hand, other ARBOs were not considered sustainable because of their
problems on financial and marketing management. They were not able to apply fully their trainings on financial management (e.g., record/
bookkeeping). The ARBOs also had difficulty collecting loan payments from its members. They also had competitors for their rental enterprise of farm equipment and facilities, which could affect its sustainability.
Hence, Dir. Pantoja pointed out the need to strengthen the knowledge and skills of ARBO officers and staff on financial management, specifically on record/bookkeeping, loan collection, and marketing.
Other paper presenters during the symposium came from Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Turkey, Poland, Germany, Scotland, and the Philippines. n Francisca O. Tan
Macrina G. Umali, CRDES study leader, tackles the challenges and opportunities in conducting CFS in the project areas.
Mr. Pius S. Murillo introduces various resources
and facilities available at the UPLB main library. Ms. Joan E. Mendoza discusses guidelines in the disbursement of various fund sources.
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Ferdinand “Max” C. Maquito, Ph.D.
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r. Ferdinand C. Maquito earned his Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) and practiced his profession with the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) as a Shipyard Engineer from 1982-1984.His Jesuit values being a
“Man for Others,” which he imbibed from his formation from Ateneo de Manila High School, was evident in one experience which he considers as one of the turning points in his career. As a Shipyard Engineer, he got the privilege to wear all the safety gears (e.g., protective clothing, helmets, safety shoes, face masks, and safety hand gloves) to protect him from any harm. But the sight of young children being asked to work with bare hands under the heat of the sun, with only a tattered t-shirt covering their mouths and heads, and old pairs of slippers protecting their feet, were situations for him to reflect and rethink about his career and how he can be more of service to others.
He was proud to be building the largest ships in the country then, but doing that off the backs of children was simply traumatic, a dilemma that afflicts developing countries to this day. Nevertheless, Dr. Maquito continues to hold a high esteem of our shipbuilding sector, believing that we are basically a nautical nation.
Meanwhile, his expertise in Economics was grounded from his academic formation from the former Center for Research and Communication (CRC), now the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) where he took his Master’s
Degree in Industrial Economics.
This was further strengthened by his University of Tokyo education where he earned his Doctorate Degree in Economics. Learning of Japan’s important role in the East Asian miracle, he took on shared growth as his main research and advocacy.
After his stint with the PNOC, Dr. Maquito started honing his research prowess by joining the UA&P as a Research Assistant and later as a Research Consultant. His competent research skills brought him to join the Kokushikan University and the Sekiguchi Global Research Association (SGRA), Atsumi International Foundation, as the Philippine Chief Representative.
He has written numerous articles and research reports published in reputable international refereed journals and books. The most recent of which are the following: A chapter in a book entitled “The Philippine ICT Industry and the Middle Income Trap” in “Innovative ICT Industrial Architecture in East Asia” Springer Verlag, 2017; a published article on
“The Dynamics of Social Networks in Philippine Poor Communities—From Giant Leaps to Small Steps”, which was also chosen as one of the best papers during the SGRA First Asia Future Conference in 2013.
Dr. Maquito has also presented countless papers and lectures in different occasions. To mention two most recent ones are:
“Nihon no Kyouyuu Gata Seichou DNA no Tsuiseki--Kaihatsu Shikin no Shiten Kara” (Tracking Japan’s Shared Growth DNA--from a
developmental finance perspective) in 15th Japan-Korea Future
Forum, February 13, 2016, Tokyo International Forum; and “Shared Growth Lessons from Japan (No. 1 of a Series),” SGRA 16th Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar, August 23, 2014, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman.
His more than 20 years of academic experience from the Temple University Japan as an Adjunct Professor, coupled with his research expertise, are significant experiences he brought with him when he joined the College of Public Affairs and Development (CPAf) this semester.
He is grateful to CPAf for the chance to come home. n Emely D. Dicolen
Engineer, Economist, Researcher, Writer, Speaker, Teacher
Dr. Reyes is IGRD’s new Director
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r. Jaine Cadoc-Reyes is appointed as the new director of the Institute for Governance and Rural Development (IGRD) of CPAf effective October 1, 2017 until September 30, 2020. She is the fourth Institute Director, succeeding Dr.Rowena DT. Baconguis (2015–2017), Dr. Maria Ana T. Quimbo (2012- 2015), and Prof. Wilfredo B. Carada (2011-2012). IGRD was established in 2011 when CPAf was restructured into “One-Faculty One-College.”
Dr. Reyes has held various administrative positions. She served as Assistant to the Dean from February 2014 to September 2015.
She has been appointed regularly as officer-in-charge of CPAf and IGRD.
She also served as chair of various college committees (e.g., CPAf Quality Assurance Committee, CPAf Manual of Operations Committee).
At present, she is also the Head of the Knowledge Management Office (KMO) of CPAf. Her appointment as KMO Head, which started in July 2016, will be carried over until December 2017.
Prior to joining CPAf in 2008, she served as Director of the then Research Management Center (RMC) of the UPLB College of
Economics and Management from 1997 to 2002. As RMC Director, she led the development and upgrading of the managerial capability of research leaders and support personnel in the country. Then, she was detailed at the Southern Tagalog Agricultural Resources Research and Development Consortium (STARRDEC) from October 2002 to December 2005 to facilitate the operations and management as well as assist in the planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the research and development activities of 21 member-agencies. Afterwards, she headed the Project Monitoring and Evaluation Section of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension (OVCRE) of UPLB.
When she transferred to CPAf in January 2008, she started as University Extension Specialist at the Dean’s Office before joining the then Institute for Strategic Planning and Policy Studies, now Center for Strategic Planning and Policy Studies.
In 2013, she transferred to the faculty position at the IGRD as Associate Professor. She has been teaching graduate courses under the Master in Public affairs, M/MS in Development Management and Governance, and PhD in Development Studies programs at CPAf. She also taught undergraduate and graduate courses at the College of Development Communication and at the College of Arts and Sciences also in UPLB.
Dr. Reyes is one of the pioneering faculty-in-charge, module writer, and instructional designer at the UP Open University since its establishment. She teaches courses and coordinates the Diploma in Research and Development Management Program.
Aside from teaching, Dr.
Reyes has also conducted a number of research projects. Among her recent projects were the “Benchmark Assessment of R&D Performance of UPLB Toward World Class
University” and “Policy Support to Organic Agriculture: Rice and Vegetables Industry in Selected Areas, Philippines” (Institutional Analysis),
“Collaborative Knowledge Exchange and Learner’s Heterogeneity,”
and “Protected Area Management Enhancement (Kalbario Patapat Natural Park).” This year, she is working on a research project titled
“Function and Program Review of the Department of Science and Technology and its Attached Agencies”.
With her expertise in research management; technology evaluation, commercialization, and utilization;
and public policy and program administration for development, she is constantly tapped by the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) to provide technical and advisory services to its stakeholders. She has been serving as resource speaker, moderator, and facilitator of its various learning events.
Dr. Reyes is also one of the first two patent agents in UPLB.
She passed the non-chemical Patent Agent Qualifying Examination of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines in 2014. She serves as representative of the Innovation and Technology Service Office (ITSO) and Virtual Intellectual Property Officer (VIPO) of the Center for Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship (CTTE), OVCRE.
Dr. Reyes finished her Bachelor of Science in Human
Ecology (major in Human Settlements and minor in Rural Sociology) and Master of Science in Development Communication (minor in Rural Sociology) in UP Los Baños. She obtained her Doctor of Administration degree (major in Public Policy and Program Administration minor in Sociology) from UP Diliman. n Stella Concepcion R. Britanico
during the Division of Biñan, Laguna Cluster 2 In-Service Training held on October 26, 2017 at Malaban Elementary School in Biñan, Laguna.
Lastly, in another seminar held at the
Dr. Panfilo Castro National High School Masalukot I Annex in Candelaria, Quezon, Dr. Dicolen expounded on the topic “Appreciative Inquiry Inside the Classroom.” This was held as one of
the activities for the 2017 School Based In-Service Training for teachers held on October 27, 2017. n
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Publications
Dr. Merlyne M. Paunlagui and Prof.
Wilfredo B. Carada co-authored a paper titled “Knowledge on Maternal and Young Child Nutrition of Service Providers and Functionality of Nutrition Committees in Selected Areas in the Philippine”. It was published in the Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development, Volume 21, Number 1 (2017). Other authors are Dr.
Normahitta P. Gordoncillo, Dr. Maria Theresa M. Talavera, Dr. Prudenciano U. Gordoncillo, Dr. Corazon VC. Barba, Ms. Angelina R. Bustos, Dr. Leila S.
Africa, and Dr. Zenaida R. Torres.
Seminars Organized
• Dr. Josefina T. Dizon, together with Dr. Vhelle A. Atienza and Ms. Maria Francesca O. Tan organized the
“Orientation Seminar on Promoting Rice-Corn Mixture as Food Staple”
for the City Agriculturist of San Pablo City, Laguna and potential farmer- cooperators of the Rice-Corn Mixture Program. The activity was conducted on September 7, 2017 at the HR Hall, San Pablo City Hall. It was part of the activities of the research project on “Piloting UPLB-LGU Collaboration Towards Strengthening of the Rice and White Corn Combination to Address Health and Rice Self-sufficiency Issues,” which currently based at the Community Innovations Studies Center of CPAf.
• A seminar-workshop on Rethinking Adaptation Strategies towards Informed Local Development Planning was also held on October 25, 2017 at the NEDA Region 3 Office in San Fernando, Pampanga. Representatives from the local government units of Pampanga and Bulacan, particularly
the Municipal and Provincial Planning and Development Offices and Disaster Risk Reduction Management Offices attended the workshop. The project team led by Dr. Maria Ana T. Quimbo and Ms. Dulce D. Elazegui presented the key findings of the recently concluded project entitled “Adaptation Pathways for Climate Resilient Development.” This was funded by the Sustainable Mekong Research Network. The workshop also aimed to share with LGUs issues and concerns to be addressed in local development planning. Other members of the team who organized the activity were Ms.
Eldy Z. Martinez, Ms. Flordeliza A.
Sanchez, and Ms. Samantha Geraldine G. De Los Santos.
Paper Presentations
• Ms. Dulce D. Elazegui had a presentation on “Adaptation to Changing Climate and Policy
Implications: A Case in Myanmar during the SUMERNET Media Workshop held on September 25-27, 2017 at Melia Yangon Hotel, Yangon, Myanmar. Titled
“Communicating on Climate Change and Water Insecurity: Mekong and Ayeyarwady/Chindwin River Basins,”
the workshop was attended by media persons from countries in the Mekong Region. It aimed to explore how regional media can better understand and communicate environmental issues such as climate change and water security. Ms. Elazegui’s presentation is part of the cross-country study on adaotation pathways funded by the SUMERNET.
• Dr. Merlyne M. Paunlagui shared a paper during the Demography, Ageing, and Health Emerging Researchers Conference held at the
Oxford Martin Institute, University of Oxford on September 26-28, 2017.
The conference was attended by demographers from United States, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Australia, and United Kingdom.
• Dr. Miriam R. Nguyen discussed about
“Engaging Extension Professionals and Practitioners in the Discourse of Current Issues and Initiatives Affecting Theory and Practice in the Philippines” in her paper presentation at the National Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry and Natural Resources (AFFNR) Extension Symposium, which was held on October 2-5, 2017 in Baguio City.
• Dr. Jaine C. Reyes served as resource speaker during the Regional Consultative Workshop on Research and Technology Generation for Local Development that was held on October 18-19, 2017 at the Big Daddy Hotel and Convention Center in Butuan City.
She discussed the Patents and Utility Model Registration and Intellectual Property Rights. She also facilitated the workshop on SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats). It was organized by the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL).
• Dr. Emely D. Dicolen was the resource speaker in a seminar held on October 25, 2017, which was jointly organized by the Keanney-Diaz Educational Institute, San Jose Nueva Ecija, and the Mater Redemptoris Collegium, Calauan Laguna. This was held at the Oblates of the Twin Hearts of Mary (OATH), PERA Chapel, Imok, Calauan, Laguna. She talked about the “21st Century Pedagogical Skills for Millennial Learners.” She also discussed
“Appreciative Classroom Management”
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