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INSTRUCTION

Curriculum Revision Curriculum reviews were undertaken on three (3) Engineering Courses resulting to the following revisions and approval by the Board of Trustees:

Revised Curriculum of the B.S. Civil Engineering course in compliance with CMO# 29, s. 2007

Revised Curriculum of the B.S. Electrical Engineering course in compliance with CMO# 34, s. 2008

Revised Curriculum of the B.S. Mechanical Engineering course in compliance with CMO# 4, s. 2008

Initial reviews were also undertaken for the Industrial Technology courses with the aim of making them more responsive and complying to the guidelines and standards of authorized accrediting agencies. Among the basic requirements and programs that were ascertained and included in the curricula are as follows:

Laboratory Intensive Program Additional Elective Subjects such as Statistical Quality Control, Safety Management, etc. Inclusion of Hazard Analysis Control Point (HACAP) as subject Accreditation of Technology Courses by TESDA – Competency-Based Utilization of Competency-Based Curriculum Offering on Industrial Technology

Enrolment Table 1 shows the distribution of enrolment by course and academic term for School Year 2010-2011. The total number of enrolment registered for the undergraduate program was 754 in summer, 2,544 in the 1st semester, and 2,320 in the 2nd semester. For the graduate program, the total number of enrollees was 106 in summer, 239 in the 1st semester, and 187 in the 2nd semester. Table 1. Distribution of Enrolment by Course and by Academic Term, SY 2010-2011

COURSE Summer 1st Sem 2nd Sem

Undergraduate

BS in Civil Engineering 133 280 251

BS in Electrical Engineering 35 90 85

BS in Mechanical Engineering 18 66 49

BS in Forestry 37 376 322

Bachelor in Agricultural Technology 0 1 1

BS in Agriculture 63 104 99

BS in Information Technology 110 497 474

Bachelor in Industrial Technology – Bldg Construction Technology 29 58 58

Bachelor in Industrial Technology – Electrical Technology 79 245 228

Bachelor in Industrial Technology – Automotive Technology 43 114 83

Bachelor in Industrial Technology – Food Technology 31 231 198

Bachelor of Secondary Education 35 73 81

Bachelor of Elementary Education 44 91 89

BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management 48 186 176

BS in Tourism and Resort Management 15 43 43

BS in Fisheries 34 89 83

Sub-Total 754 2,544 2,320

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Graduate

Master in Management – Educational Management 27 55 34

Master in Management – Public Management 20 37 27

Master in Management – Business Management 6 17 19

Master of Arts in Education 44 81 64

MS in Agriculture 2 5 5

MS in Environmental Management 2 4 3

Certificate in Professional Education 5 40 35

Sub-Total 106 239 187

GRAND TOTAL 860 2,783 2,507

Overall, the total enrollment in each of the academic term had increased compared to the previous year. Table 2 shows these increases: 39.16% in the summer period, 26.96% in the 1st Semester, and 27.84% in the 2nd Semester. Table 2. Enrollment and Percentage Increase per Academic Term, SY 2009-2011 and 2010-2011

Academic Term School Year

Percentage Increase 2009-2010 2010-2011

Summer 618 860 39.16

1st Semester 2,192 2,783 26.96

2nd Semester 1,961 2,507 27.84

Graduates The total number of graduates who were conferred during the 15th Commencement Exercises held on April 10, 2010 at Sentro Baler, Baler, Aurora is 311. These include 15 candidates for graduate degree program, 8 for graduate non-degree program, 163 for undergraduate degree program, and 125 for undergraduate non-degree program. The distribution of graduates per course is shown in Table 3.

The guest of honor and speaker during the graduation ceremony was Hon. Kim Jinoh, Resident Representative of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). Present and also graced the occasion was Hon. Bellaflor Angara-Castillo, Governor, Province of Aurora. The theme of this year’s graduation is “Enhancing Cultural Cooperation and Mutual Understanding as Cornerstones for Development”.

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Table 3. Distribution of Graduates by Course, SY 2009-2010

COURSE NO. OF GRADUATES

Graduate Degree Program

Master in Management – Business Management 4

Master in Management – Educational Management 4

Master in Management – Public Management 7

Sub-Total 15

Graduate Non-Degree Program

Certificate in Professional Education 8

Sub-Total 8

Undergraduate Degree Program

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 14

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 7

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 3

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 5

Bachelor in Agricultural Technology 1

Bachelor of Science in Forestry 6

Bachelor of Elementary Education 13

Bachelor of Secondary Education 10

Bachelor in Industrial Technology – Automotive Technology 11

Bachelor in Industrial Technology – Building Construction Technology 7

Bachelor in Industrial Technology – Electrical Technology 18

Bachelor in Industrial Technology – Food Technology 5

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 69

Sub-Total 163

Undergraduate Non-Degree Program

Diploma in Civil Technology 2

Diploma in Electrical Technology 2

Diploma in Food Technology 1

Diploma in Information Technology 14

Associate in Information Technology 65

Associate in Hotel and Restaurant Management 26

Associate in Tourism and Resort Management 6

Certificate in Senior Construction Builder Course 5

Certificate in Senior Electrician Course 1

Certificate in Junior Construction Builder Course 1

Certificate in Junior Electrician Course 1

Certificate in Food Technology 1

Sub-Total 125

GRAND TOTAL 311

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Performance in the Licensure Exam The data in terms of the passing percentage rates show that ASCOT is among the top-performing schools in Region III. ASCOT ranked first in the April 2010 Licensure Exam for Elementary Teachers (Table 4) and in the September 2010 Licensure Exam for Electrical Engineers (Table 5); ranked second both in the April and September 2010 Licensure Exam for Secondary Teachers (Tables 6 and 7), and in the September 2010 Licensure Exam for Mechanical Engineers (Table 8); and ranked third in the September 2010 Licensure Exam for Elementary Teachers (Table 9) and in the July 2010 Licensure Exam for Agriculturists (Table 10) .

ASCOT also proves to be a top-performing school in the national level. In the July 2010 Licensure Exam for Foresters, ASCOT outranked other more SUCs all over the Philippines. ASCOT is of the same rank (Rank 14) with 6 other more SUCs (see Table 11).

Table 4. Percentage Passing Rates of Region III SUCs in the April 2010 Licensure Exam for Elementary Teachers

SUC Region III % Passed Rank

ASCOT 57.14% 1.5 DHVCAT 57.14% 1.5

CLSU 53.85% 3

RMTU-Botolan 50.00% 4

BPSU-Orani 33.33% 5

PAC 31.82% 6

RMTU- Iba 29.63% 7

TCA 29.27% 8

NEUST-Cabanatuan 24.24% 9

RMTU-San Marcelino 23.08% 10

BASC 21.43% 11

BSU 21.05% 12

BPSU-Balanga 12.90% 13

TSU 12.88% 14

NEUST-San Isidro 11.11% 15

NEUST-Gabaldon 0.00% 16

National Passing Rate – 15.44%

Table 5. Percentage Passing Rate of Region III SUCs in the September 2010 Licensure Exam for Electrical Engineers


ASCOT 80.00% 1 RMTU- Iba 75.00% 2



DHVCAT 21.43% 5

BSU 21.33% 6

TSU 3.33% 7


Table 6. Percentage Passing Rates of Region III SUCs in the April 2010 Licensure Exam for Secondary Teachers


BPSU-Orani 50.00% 1

ASCOT 40.00% 2

PAC 34.78% 3

BSU 30.67% 4

DHVCAT 25.00% 5

BASC 23.08% 6


RMTU-Iba 21.95% 8

TCA 21.05% 9



TSU 18.18% 12

CLSU 16.91% 13





Table 7. Percentage Passing Rates of Region III SUCs in the September 2010 Licensure Exam for Secondary Teachers


BSU-Bustos 50.00% 1

ASCOT 44.44% 2 Bataan State College 40.63% 3

BSU-Malolos 30.57% 4


CLSU 27.71% 6

BASC 27.50% 7

TSU 23.11% 8

TCA 18.92% 9


PAC 17.71% 11

DHVCAT 16.76% 12


RMTU-Iba 11.24% 14



RMTU-Sta. Cruz 0.00% 18

BPSU-Orani 0.00% 18



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Table 8. Percentage Passing Rates of Region III SUCs in the September 2010 Licensure Exam for Mechanical Engineers


TSU 80.00% 1

ASCOT 66.67% 2 BSU 64.29% 3.5

DHVCAT 64.29% 3.5


RMTU-Iba 40.00% 6



Table 9. Percentage Passing Rates of Region III SUCs in the September 2010 Licensure Exam for Elementary Teachers



CLSU 36.49% 2

ASCOT 31.25% 3 TCA 30.99% 4

RMTU-Castillejos 28.57% 5

DHVCAT 28.33% 6

PAC 27.62% 7



BSU-Malolos 23.84% 10

BASC 23.81% 11


RMTU- Iba 19.05% 13

BPSU-Orani 14.29% 14

Bataan State College 8.60% 15

TSU 7.25% 16

RMTU-Botolan 0.00% 17.5

RMTU-Sta. Cruz 0.00% 17.5

National Passing Rate – 19.58% Table 10. Percentage Passing Rates of Region III SUCs in the July 2010 Licensure Exam for Agriculturists


CLSU 56.30% 1

PAC 33.33% 2

ASCOT 28.57% 3

RMTU- San Marcelino 25.00% 4.5

BPSU-Balanga 25.00% 4.5

BASC 16.67% 6


Table 11. Percentage Passing Rates of National SUCs in the Licensure Exam for Foresters

SCHOOL % Passed Rank

Negros Oriental State University-Dumaguete

100.00% 2.5

Surigao del Sur Polytechnic State College

100.00% 2.5

University of Rizal System-Tanay 100.00% 2.5

Western Visayas State College 100.00% 2.5

University of the Philippines-Los Baoos 95.16% 5

Abra State Inst. Of Science & Technology

75.00% 6

Central Mindanao University 70.00% 7

Aklan State University 66.67% 9

Bohol Island State University 66.67% 9

Northern Mindanao State Inst. Of S & T 66.67% 9

Aurora State College of Technology

50.00% 14

Mariano Marcos State University – Batac

50.00% 14

Negros State College of Agriculture 50.00% 14

Nueva Vizcaya State University 50.00% 14

Southern Luzon Polytechnic College 50.00% 14

Visayas State University 50.00% 14

West Visayas State University 50.00% 14

Leyte State University (VISCA) – Baybay

40.00% 19

University of Southeastern Philippines-Tagum

40.00% 19

Visayas State College of Agriculture-Baybay

40.00% 19

Benguet State University 38.89% 21

University of Southeastern Philippines-Bislig

36.36% 22

Mindanao State University-Maguindanao

33.33% 23

Mindanao State University-Marawi City

25.00% 24

Isabela State University – Cabagan 22.22% 25

University of Mindanao-Davao City 18.18% 26

Cebu State College of Science & Technology

16.67% 27

University of Eastern Philippines-Catarman

15.38% 28.5

Western Mindanao State University 15.00% 28.5

Kalinga Apayao State College 12.50% 30

Bicol University – Guinobatan 5.26% 31

n.b. 17 other more SUCs nationwide are with 0% passing marks

National Passing Rate – 42%

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Student Achievements Passers of Licensure Examinations Table 12 shows the list of passers in various licensure examinations conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in 2010. As reflected, the college was able to infuse into the labor market 15 Professional Teachers, 2 Agriculturists, 2 Foresters, 4 Electrical Engineers, 2 Mechanical Engineers, and 5 Civil Engineers. Table. 12. Licensure Examination Passers, FY 2010

NAME COURSE YEAR

GRADUATED DATE OF

EXAM PROFESSION

Abigail A. Abidal BSEd 2009 April 2010 Professional Teacher

Aiza A. Ade BSEd 2009 April 2010 -do-

Jenny Anne J. Alcantara BEEd 2009 April 2010 -do-

Rose Laurence F. Hermozura BEEd 2009 April 2010 -do-

Rona Jennievie D. Saludo BEEd 2009 April 2010 -do-

Jeremie L. Bitong CPE 2009 April 2010 -do-

Ivy Lynn S. Reyes CPE 2009 April 2010 -do-

Geronimo L. Digma BAT 2010 July 2010 Agriculturist

Janet Nasis-Gonzales BAT 1998 July 2010 -do-

Herminiano C. Maliwat BSF 2009 July 2010 Forester

Orvel F. Pagaduan BSF 2007 July 2010 -do-

Jay P. Aganad BSEE 2010 Sept 2010 Electrical Engineer

Joey P. Alulod BSEE 2010 Sept 2010 -do-

Ar-Jay C. Dela Cruz BSEE 2010 Sept 2010 -do-

Joy G. Sotero BSEE 2010 Sept 2010 -do-

Gemerson E. Hugo BSME 2010 Sept 2010 Mechanical Engineer

Reynan L. Pengson BSME 2010 Sept 2010 -do-

Howard S. Clamonte BEEd 2010 Sept 2010 Professional Teacher

Jayrald R. Mangaoang BEEd 2010 Sept 2010 -do-

Glecyrose C. Pacis BEEd 2010 Sept 2010 -do-

Jesbeel C. Ramirez BEEd 2010 Sept 2010 -do-

Rofelyn A. Supat BEEd 2010 Sept 2010 -do-

Leriza V. Aragon BSEd 2010 Sept 2010 -do-

Praise Franklin D. Napoles BSEd 2010 Sept 2010 -do-

Ruby Ann T. Sua BSEd 2010 Sept 2010 -do-

Irene Joyce A. Cai a BSCE 2010 Nov 2010 Civil Engineer

Menandro M. Lapada BSCE 2010 Nov 2010 -do-

Lincoln May D. Leal BSCE 2010 Nov 2010 -do-

Liberty G. Sotero BSCE 2010 Nov 2010 -do-

Raynell D. Villareal BSCE 2010 Nov 2010 -do-

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Recipients of Academic Honors and Awards During the 15th Commencement Exercises held on April 10, 2010 at Sentro Baler, Baler, Aurora, five (5) students were given academic distinctions. These awardees are listed in Table 13. Table 13. 2010 Academic Awardees

NAME COURSE AWARDS RECEIVED

Liberty G. Sotero BS in Civil Engineering Cum Laude

Von Gerald D. Macose BS in Information Technology Cum Laude & Leadership Award

Jaylorie R. Delos Reyes BS in Information Technology Cultural Award

Geronimo L. Digma BS in Agriculture Research & Development Award

Queenie J. De Luna Associate in Tourism & Resort Management With Honors

Recipients of Fellowship and Academic Exchange Program Two (2) students were given opportunities to travel abroad. One is Mr. Kevin A. Sanchez, BIT-FT 3, who was among the recipients of Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) Programme. He enjoyed the 10-day visit to Japan from April 13 to 23, 2010.

The other one is Mr. Alexis Magbual, a BSA 4th Year student. He qualified the On-the-Job (OJT) requirements of the Agrostudies Ltd. in Israel. He underwent his OJT from September 15, 2010 to August 16, 2011.

Winners and Awardees in Various Competitions Mr. Jaylorie delos Reyes, 2010 BSIT Graduate, has been a consistent singing contender not only in the region but also in the national competitions. He was adjudged the champion in the “Awit Saya Vocal Solo” competition held on March 2, 2010 at the UP Theater, Diliman, Quezon City.

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In academics, five (5) electrical engineering students won the championship trophy in the Electrical Engineering Olympics held during the 6th Regional Conference on September 23-25, 2010 at Bataan Heroes Memorial College, Balanga City, Bataan. The group was composed of Andei Querijero, Jovannie Galam, Anna Marie Untalan, Mark Anthony Marco, and June Cyrel Simon.

In sports, ASCOT students also proved to be tough and competitive. In fact, they brought home 5 Gold, 3 Silver, and 17 Bronze Medals after a week-long competition with Region III SUCs held at CLSU, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija from January 24 to 29, 2010. Table 14 shows the list of medalists and their respective events and rank (medal).

Table 14. SUCs Sports Olympics Medalists, FY 2010

NAME EVENT MEDAL

Willy Supremo Taekwondo (Men) Gold

Eddton Bobb Lumasac

Kris Angelie Librero Taekwondo (Women) Gold

Joy Sugcang

Jose Pablo II Athletics (Discus Throw – Men) Gold

John Emmanuel Bautista Taekwondo (Men) Silver

Leony Aquino Taekwondo (Women) Silver

Carolina Moreno

Jose Mari Callo

Taekwondo (Men) Bronze Jason Faustino

Erwin Glemao

Jenny Len Pabalate Taekwondo (Women) Bronze

Arnie Lei Galisanao

Mark Bryan Tabula

Baseball Bronze

Norwyn John Rey Ortomio

Kelvin Dulatre

Dennis dela Rosa

Allan Villaruz

Joel Soriano

Archie Potestades

Ronnie Ignacio

Noe Candelario

Jonald Viloria

Edward Duaso

Danilo Parcasio

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Student Services and Activities The College believes in the development of students’ holistic formation through quality services and appropriate student activities. Within the year under review, the College provided various services to the students (see Table 15) and encouraged them to participate in various activities (see Table 16) to enhance their potentials and talents. Table 15. Student Services, FY 2010

Type of Services No. of Cases/Students Served

Testing

Entrance exam 1,362

IQ Test 325

Counseling

Individual 500

Group 751

First aid and basic medical assistance 1,912

Library services 6,035

Student Records

Certificate of Good Moral Character 150

Transcript of Records 387

Diploma 509

Domiciliary Services

Summer Occupants 64

First Semester Occupants 186

Second Semester Occupants 76

Scholarship/Fellowship/Assistantship

First Semester 1,792

Second Semester 1,670

Training

Leadership Training-Seminar 62

Pre-employment Seminar for Graduating Students 163

Training on Coconut Production 58

Trainers’ Training on Waste and Systematic Segregation of Waste 65

Seminar-Workshop for Education Students 167

Academic Exchange Program 2

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Table 16. Student Activities, FY 2010

PROGRAM/ACTIVITY DATE VENUE REMARKS

SCUAA Olympics Jan 24-29 CLSU, Science City of Muooz, Nueva Ecija

Garnered 5 Gold, 3 Silver, and 17 Bronze Medals

DC-SUC III Literary Cultural Contest

Mar 3-4 BSU, Malolos, Bulacan 5th Place in Creative Dance Competition

Orientation Program June 15 ASCOT Covered Court Got acquainted and oriented all freshmen & transferees

Acquaintance Party July 9 Sentro Baler, Baler,

Aurora

Recognized 13 Student-Orgn’s Jeffrey Suzada and Cloeyline

Peñaflor, both from the Gen. Education Department, won the title Mr. & Ms. Acquaintance ’10, respectively

Leadership Training Aug 5-7

Hotel Clarizze Pension House, Baguio City

Trained 52 student-leaders

Buwan ng Wika Aug 20-31 ASCOT Zabali Campus Over-all Champion – Engineering Dept

College Intramurals Aug 23-27 Sentro Baler, Baler Central School Athletic Grounds, & ASCOT Zabali Campus

Champion – BIT Department

ASCOT Family Day Oct 4 ASCOT Zabali Campus Conducted Tree Planting & Parlor Games

Teachers’ Day Oct 6 ASCOT Covered Court Tribute to ASCOT Teachers & Gift-giving

College Week Dec 1-3 Sentro Baler & ASCOT

Zabali Campus

Gen Ed. Dept – 1st Place Dancing Competitions

Folk

Ethnic

Creative

Ballroom Interdepartmental Visit Extemporaneous Speech Declamation (both English &

Filipino) Essay Writing Graduate Studies Dept. – 1st Place Lantern Competition

Forestry Dept. – 1st Place Booth Competition Christmas Carol Competition

Information Technology Dept. – won the title Mr. & Ms. ASCOT ’10 (Mr. King Alvin Grospe & Ms. Mary Jancis Faye Ecleo) and 1st Place in the Duet Competition

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Student Publication ASCOT Students, particularly the editorial staff, continue to enhance their leadership and management skills, creativity, and journalistic capabilities through their continued involvement in “The Voice of the Sierra”, the official/community publication of the college. This year, they were able to produce seven (7) issues of newsletters, a magazine, and a literary folio (see Table 17). Table 17. Student Publications, FY 2010

TYPE OF PUBLICATION DATE OF ISSUE CONTENTS/FEATURES

Newsletter January SUC III Olympics

Newsletter July Acquaintance Party & 8th In-House Review

Newsletter July Ayala Youth Leaders Congress

Newsletter August Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino (KWF)

Newsletter August ASCOT Annual Leadership Training

Newsletter August 2010 College Intramural

Newsletter December College Week

Magazine August-December 2010 ASCOT Board Passers

Literary Folio December Poems and Stories

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REASEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

Research Publication The third issue of ASCOT Research Journal was released on December 2010. It contains seven (7) peer-reviewed research studies in the fields of forestry and environmental sciences, agriculture, and education. Two (2) of these were foreign-conducted researches that complied with the guidelines set forth by the Department of Research in writing manuscripts for submission to ASCOT Research Journal (see Table 18). Table 18. Research Studies Included in the3rd Issue of ASCOT Research Journal

TITLE OF THE STUDY RESEARCHERS

Altitudinal Distribution of Edible Wild Aroids in Java, Indonesia Karuniawan Puji Wicaksono, Suwasono Heddy, Eko Murniyanto, and Nobukazu Nakagoshi

Charcoal Briquetting Technology in the Province of Aurora, Philippines Afed S. Daiwey, Eutiquio L. Rotaquio, Jr., and Eusebio V. Angara

Field Testing of Bio-Engineering Techniques using Geo-textile and Bio-logs to Mitigate Soil Slope Erosion in Maria Aurora National Highway

Eusebio V. Angara, Silvestre C. Escueta, Eutiquio L. Rotaquio, Jr., Loreto H. Barrogo, RB J. Gallego, Michelle A. Resueño, Efren A. Agbayani, Kristian JB D. Teñoso, and Joy Kristine D. Sagabain

Initiating an Education-Based Sustainable Development Framework in Aurora Province, Philippines

Eduardo F. Macose, S. K. Roxas, R.O. Fuentes, Eusebio V. Angara, and Paul D. Watts

OV-UVFO Movagas Digester Using Chicken Manure and Sawdust as Substrates

Geronimo L. Digma and Eudardo F. Macose

Possibility of Implementing Natural Coastal Fortress in Sulawesi Island Due to Tsunami Impact

Achmad Yasir Baeda and Karuniawan Puji Wicaksono

Vegetation Analysis and GIS: Its Application to Sustainable Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation

RB J. Gallego

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Annual In-House Review

The 5th Annual In-House Review of on-going and completed research projects was held on July 9, 2010 at the 2nd Floor Lobby of the General Education Building, ASCOT Zabali Campus, Baler, Aurora. There were eight (8) research projects (see table 19) that were presented for suggestions and comments by the eight (8) members of the Board of Evaluators, headed by Dr. Delfin C. Suministrado, Professor of the UPLB (see Table 20).

Table 19. Research Projects Presented during the 5th In-House Review

PROJECT TITLE PRESENTER/S

Field Testing of New Parameters and Technology Transfer of Bio-Eng’g Techniques for Coco-Fiber Geo-Textile and Bio-Logs to Mitigate Soil Slope Erosion in a Portion of the Pantabangan-Maria Aurora National Highway

For. Kristian JB D. Teñoso & Engr. Loreto H. Barrogo

OV-UVFO Movagas Digester Using Chicken Manure and Sawdust as Substrates

Mr. Geronimo L. Digma

Field Testing of Coco Fiber as an Alternative Rope for Seaweed Farming in Selected Coastal Areas of Aurora Province

Ms. Joy Kristine DL. Sagabain

Charcoal Briquetting Technology For. Afed S. Daiwey

Vegetation Analysis and GIS: Its Application to Sustainable Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation

For. RB J. Gallego

EcoHealth and Fisherfolk in Aurora Province For. RB J. Gallego

The Adaptability of Aerobic Rice Varieties in the Province of Aurora Dr. Eduardo F. Macose

Adaptability of Kandelia candel (L.) Druce in Different Zonations in Mangroves of Baler, Aurora, Philippines

Dr. Eutiquio L. Rotaquio, Jr.

Among the research projects presented, the “Charcoal Briquetting Technology” and the “Adaptability of Kandelia candel (L) Druce in Different Mangrove Zonations in the Mangrove Areas of Aurora, Philippines” of Dr. Eutiquio L. Rotaquio, Jr., were adjudged “Best Papers” while the “Best Presenter” award was given to For. Afed S. Daiwey.

Table 20. Board of Evaluators, 5th In-House Review

NAME POSITION AGENCY

Prof. Thelma B. Astrera Professor Central Luzon State University

For. Dalisay E. Cabral Science Research Specialist II PCARRD

Ms. Juliet U. Texon RTD for Research Department of Environment & Natural Resources –Region III

Ms. Rose C. Eugenio Staff CLARRDEC-CLSU

Ms. Ma. Loida V. Duldulao Staff CLARRDEC-CLSU

For. Francisco A. Evasco Forester DENR – Region III

Dr. Delfin C. Suministrado Professor AMTEC-UPLB

Dr. Renato G. Reyes Dean CAS-CLSU

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Mangrove Forest Research and Development Program Part of the program is the Rehabilitation and Management of the Mangrove Forests of Aurora. The said project was undertaken in cooperation with the Provincial Office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Aurora. Its initial funding support of P300,000.00 from the Office of Senator Edgardo J. Angara, was utilized in the establishment of nursery, construction of bamboo footbridge, and training of the project beneficiaries. From June 2009 until December 2010, the following activities were undertaken:

Established a 2.5-sq.m. nursery area near ASCOT Marine Laboratory Building in Zabali Campus, Baler, Aurora Produced about 70,000 propagules composed Rhizophora stylosa (Bakawan-bato), Kandelia candel (Bakawan-

baler), and Nipa fruticans (Nipa) Rehabilitated a 3-hectare mangrove area situated in Sitio Cemento, Brgy. Zabali, Baler, Aurora utilizing about

30,000 propagules of Rhizophora stylosa (Bakawan-bato) Constructed a 1.2 km-long footbridge, beginning in the opposite side of the front gate of the General Education

Building going through the ASCOT Marine Laboratory, to complement the establishment of the nursery Exposed and trained Forestry students, local fisherfolks, and members of the KALMADABA Foundation in the

propagation of mangrove seedling and rehabilitation of mangrove areas

The project is being continuously operated and managed by the Director of Research, Dr. Eutiquio L. Rotaquio. As of December 2010, there were about 400 different seedlings produced and made available in the nursery. The project is becoming indispensable not only for the College but for the community of Aurora. It is the best venue for any instruction, research, and/or extension activity.

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Charcoal Briquetting Technology Program The Charcoal Briquetting Technology Project started its implementation in 2009 with funding support from the Office of Senator Edgardo J. Angara and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the amount of P2.2M. Said amount is intended in the promotional activities for the charcoal briquetting technology, production of charcoal briquettes, and in providing alternative livelihood to the intended beneficiaries of the project. The following are among the accomplishments since the project started in May 2009 until the end of December 2010:

Conducted separate trainings on Charcoal Briquetting Technology Training to more than 100 participants for Brgys. Esteves and Dibacong, Casiguran, and Brgy. Umiray in Dingalan

Procured 4 charcoal briquetting machines - 2 units were brought in Dingalan, 1 in Casiguran, and 1 in Baler

A briquetting shed was established near the Engineering Building at ASCOT Zabali Campus, Baler, Aurora, and another one is under construction in Casiguran, Aurora

3 Models of charcoal stoves were fabricated and introduced in the market

1,000 copies of brochures in Charcoal Briquetting Technology were produced and distributed, and 4 pieces of tarpaulins were printed out as information, education and communication (IEC) campaign materials

2 Lecture series were conducted among ASCOT students regarding charcoal briquetting

In the conduct of research studies on efficiency testing of liquid smoke, these were found out: (1) That charcoal briquettes are efficient absorber of indoor air pollutants; (2) That liquid smoke can be utilized as backyard fertilizer; and (3) That liquid smoke is effective in treating dog skin disease

Recognizing the importance of the project as an alternative livelihood program, the College and the Department of

Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region III assisted the Ilaya Development Association (ILDEA) of Sitio Ilaya, Brgy. Zabali, Baler, Aurora in putting up their own Charcoal Briquetting Project. Its initial fund amounting to P619,000.00 was provided by DOLE. Starting from its initial implementation in December 2009 until September 2010, the following were established and accomplished:

Established a charcoal briquetting shed in an area of 49 sq. meters in Sitio Ilaya, Brgy. Zabali, Baler, Aurora

Records show that for a 6-month period (February to August 2010), the association was able to realize a net profit of P16,603.00

Fabricated modified drum and hot carbonizers to hasten the production of charcoal briquettes

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Aurora Marine Research and Development Part of the program is the establishment of the Aurora Marine Research and Development Institute (AMRDI). The project is a collaborative effort of ASCOT, UP-MSI, and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources with initial funding support of P20M from the national government through DA-BFAR.

The project started its initial operation in June 2010, and from that period until December 2010, the following were

accomplished and carried out:

Established the Project Management Office (PMO) with Dr. Marivic Pajaro and Ms. Angela Zerrudo as Project Management Officer and Project Management Assistant, respectively. These personnel are under the guidance and direction of the Chairperson of the AMRDI Board, Dr. Lourdes Cruz of the UP-Marine Science Institute (UP-MSI)

Mobilized and worked out for the perfection of the Memorandum of Agreement and the of transfer of funds from BFAR to ASCOT

Identified 4 key areas of research with the assistance of Drs. Porfirio Aliño, Lourdes Cruz, Annette Meñez, and Cesar Villanoy, all from the UP-MSI. These include: (1) Oceanographic surveys, (2) Ecological studies, (3) Biodiversity inventory, and (4) Biotechnology

Casiguran was also identified and recommended as a focal research site. Among the accompanying research proposals that will be developed will include: (i) Biodiversity inventory of macroalgae, seagrasses, and the associated invertaebrate fauna in the wetlands of Aurora; (ii) Impact of sea level rise on the beach forests of Aurora; (iii) Effectiveness of intensive mangrove reforestation and management initiatives in Zabali, Baler; (iv) Biotechnology research on the chemical composition of mangrove species traditionally used for food, medicine, and other uses; and (v) Population dynamics of traditionally valued mollusks intensively collected for food and commerce such as chiton (kibit) mollusk.

Drafted the Marine Science Curriculum for ASCOT Board of Trustees’ consideration and approval. The draft considered inputs from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the National Committee on Marine Science (NCMS) who visited Baler and sponsored a workshop through UNESCO’s Outreach Marine Program

Digitized and summarized the fisheries profile of Aurora

Established a research partnership with Mr. Ped Orencio, a graduate student of the Hokkaido University. His study is entitled “Localized Climate Change Adaptation Framework for Coastal Communities in Baler”

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Initially established an information center for Aurora’s coastal and marine resources. The collection includes references on basic marine science, natural resources, marine biodiversity, coastal management, fisheries, and other relevant materials specific to Aurora (see Table 21). This is searchable using the Microsoft Access database software and is accessible to users who visit the PMO.

Table 21. Volume of AMRDI’s reference materials as of December 2010

Reference material Quantity

Hard copy e-copy

Books 35 23

Technical reports, proceedings, management plans, municipal profiles 17 11

Magazines 2 25

Reprints 130 255

News articles 12 45

Legislative acts specific to coastal resources in Aurora province & its coastal municipalities

7 3

Thesis and thesis abstracts 4 and (15) 8 and (25)

Brochures, handouts 12 5

Video clips 3

Conducted trainings to the members of the Kalipunan ng Maliliit na Mangingisda sa Dagat ng Baler (KALMADABA)

on Post-harvest Technology and Business Proposal-making for fishery products

Assisted in publishing the paper prepared by Drs. Paul Watts, Eusebio Angara, Eduardo Macose, and Marivic Pajaro in an international publication. The paper is entitled “A Holistic Educational Paradigm: Managing Coastal Resources in the Philippines”, and was published in the Journal of Community Research and Engagement, Vol. 3 (2010)

Provided logistical support towards the development of Baler’s Coastal Resource Management Plan

Assisted in updating the Marine Protected Area (MPA) Management Plan for the period 2011-2016

Continuously establishing linkages with the local, national, and international agencies

Tissue Culture Project As of December 2010, the improvement of the laboratory intended for the tissue culture project was partially completed. The fund utilized for this undertaking was provided by the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR) in the amount of P1.3M. The laboratory is expected to be fully operational by 2011. It will cater to the production of tissue-cultured agricultural crops and the possible venue for the conduct of related research studies.

Field Testing of Bio-Engineering Techniques Using Geo-Textile and Bio-Logs to Mitigate Soil Slope Erosion in Maria Aurora National Highway This research project funded by the Office of Senator Edgardo J. Angara in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Generally, this was conducted to determine the performance of coco-fiber geo-textile of different

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sizes planted with vetiver grasses and perennial peanut with 4-m and 8-m intervals of bio-logs in slopes greater than 60º and on extremely eroded gullies along the Pantabangan-Maria-Aurora National Highway, Province of Aurora. The project started in June 2009. In the actual monitoring of the project from March to June 2010, the following results were noted:

That the geo-textile nets, regardless of its mesh size (1” x 1”, 2” x 2”, and 3” x 3”) were effective in minimizing top soil erosion;

That bio-logs is very effective at an interval of 4 meters; and

That perennial peanut and vetiver grasses have the same effect on controlling the top soil erosion on disturbed areas with a slop more than 60º.

The overall results of the project was already presented during the Annual In-house Review of ASCOT held on July 9,

2010 at ASCOT Zabali Campus, Baler, Aurora and during the 8th International Symposium on Biocontrol and Biotechnology held on October 6, 2010 at the Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel, Pattaya, Choburi Province, Thailand.

Field Testing of Coco Fiber as an Alternative Rope for Seaweed Farming in Selected Coastal Areas of Aurora Province This research project was funded by Senator Edgardo J. Angara through the Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development (PCAMRD). The project generally aims to determine the effectiveness of coco fiber as alternative rope in seaweed farming. For the duration, which started in 2009, the following were some of the notable results and accomplishments:

Growth performance (in terms of weight) of 2 varieties of Kappaphycus alvarezii (brown and green) were compared after 45 days of (April to June 2009) pre-trial culture. Brown variety was found to have a better performance

Tensile strength for coco and synthetic ropes were also compared from January to June 2010. Although synthetic rope was found to be 8x stronger than the coco rope, the latter is still recommended to be used as an alternative and viable substitute, because of its biodegradability and environmental friendliness. It lessens contamination of the marine environment.

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Fernery Project

The fernery project established in ASCOT Bazal Campus in 2008 from the fund provided by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), was expanded for IGP and extension purposes. In November 2010, the project team through the supervision of Ms. Michelle A. Resueño, extended the production area from 400 to 800 sq. meters. Additional income is expected to be realized from the project after few months of cultivation.

Coffee Research and Development Program One of the long-term plans of the College is to establish a Coffee Research and Development Center in Aurora. Prior to

its establishment, the College in partnership with the provincial offices of DOST and DTI in Aurora, and with the Dipaculao

Coffee Producers Cooperative of Brgy. Diarabasin, Dipaculao, Aurora, is working for the inception of Product and Process

Improvement of Aurora Blend Coffee Project. The initial funding requirement of the project for one year is P230,000.00.

Generally, the project aims to provide product and process improvement assistance in the development of the Aurora

Blend coffee being produced by the Dipaculao Coffee Producers Cooperative. Specifically, it aims to improve the packaging and

label designs of the locally produced coffee products, provide packaging equipment to enhance product qualities and

marketability, provide nutrition facts testing and shelf-life evaluation, provide trainings to the members of the cooperative to

enhance their skills in processing, packaging and labeling, and to generate employment in Aurora.

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EXTENSION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

Trainings Conducted Training is part of the College’s extension mandate. For the year under review, 16 trainings were conducted separately to about an average of 45 clienteles per training. Table 22 shows all the trainings, and seminars that were conducted in enhancing the skills and competencies of some groups of farmers, women, students, and other members of the community. Table 22. Trainings and Seminars Conducted for FY 2010

TRAINING/SEMINAR/WORKSHOP/CONFERENCE DATE

CONDUCTED VENUE

NO. OF PARTICIPANTS

Training on Food Processing Jan 17-19 Brgy. Buhangin, Baler, Aurora

46

Training on Aerobic Rice Production Feb 5 ASCOT, Baler, Aurora 40

Seminar on Trainers’ Training on Waste and Systematic Segregation

Feb 11 ASCOT, Baler, Aurora 65

Training on 10-Square Meter Organic Farming Feb 20 Brgy. Mijares, Dipaculao, Aurora

60

Training on Organic Vegetable and Fertilizer Production Feb 21-22 San Luis, Aurora 48

Project Proposal Prep’n for CANILI Family Rural Development School (CFRDS)

Mar 17-18 Brgy. Bazal, Ma. Aurora, Aurora

60

Training on Bio-organic Fertilizer Preparation Mar 22 Brgy. Mijares, Dipaculao, Aurora

58

Seminar on Strengthening the Operation and Mgt of ASCOT IGP

April 27-29 Training Hall, ASCOT Zabali Campus

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Training for Vermicomposting and Organic Vegetable Production

May 5-6 San Luis, Aurora 52

Training on Organic Vegetable and Fertilizer Production July 21-23 Dilasag, Aurora 54

Training on Pineapple Production Aug 2-7 Dinalungan, Aurora 30

Training on Organic Farming Aug 17-20 Dilasag, Aurora 45

Training on Pineapple Production Aug 9-14 Dinalungan, Aurora 30

Training on Coconut Production Aug 20 ASCOT, Baler, Aurora 75

Training on Abaca production and Stripping Aug 28-30 Dinalungan, Aurora 30

Training on Organic Vegetable and Fertilizer Production Technology

Sept 14-16 Dinalungan, Aurora 38

Extension Activities Aside from providing trainings, the Extension Department provided clienteles with technical and other support system to improve their means of livelihood and their way of living, in general:

Distributed organic rice seeds to 3 farmer-cooperators;

Allowed ABAKABUHAYAN, a 34-member organization of Abaca Farmers in Dinalungan, Aurora, to borrow and use the Abaca Stripper;

Dispersed 11 heads of piglets with health care and technical assistance to 4 farmers in Brgy. Calabuanan, Baler, Aurora; and

Distributed relief goods to 105 prisoners at the Provincial Jail; 12 of whom are women

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The Extension Department, under the supervision and management of Dr. Eduardo F. Macose, continued to maintain on-site

demo farms/models. These include: (1) Organic Swine and Duck Raising; (2) Vermicomposting; (3) Tilapia Raising; (4) Indigenous Vegetables; (5) Ten (10) Square Plot Model of Vegetable Production; (6) Organic Vegetable Production; (7) 5-Drum Biogas Generator; (8) Backyard Raising of Layers; and Portable Biogas Generator.

The Department of Forestry and Environmental Sciences (DFES) continued to assist the Development Bank of the Philippines

(DBP) and the Provincial Government of Aurora in the assessment of the Forest Project located in the following sites: Site 1 and 2 (Rattan and Fruit Trees) - Dianawan, Maria Aurora Site 3 (Rattan) - Cemento, Baler Site 4 and 5 (Mangrove) - Cozo, Casiguran

Another extension activity that was carried out by the DFES is the conduct of Mangrove and Sea Grass Assessment for the Municipality of Casiguran. The result of this activity was used as input in the preparation of the Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) Plan for Aurora, of which ASCOT is a member of the Technical Working Group (TWG).

Two of the faculty members of the Department of Industrial Technology-Food Technology served as resource persons in the trainings on Post-harvest Technology and Business Proposal-making for fishery products that were intended to the members of the Kalipunan ng Maliliit na Mangingisda sa Dagat ng Baler (KALMADABA).

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FACULTY AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Honors and Recognition Table 23 shows the list of pioneer employees who were given recognition and honor during the 15th Commencement Exercises of the college held on April 10, 2010 at Sentro Baler, Baler, Aurora. These faculty and staff have been diligently working in the College since its opening in June 1994. On the occasion, they received the Medal of Commitment sponsored by the Honorable Senator Edgardo J. Angara. Table 23. ASCOT Pioneer Employees

NAME OF FACULTY/STAFF INITIAL POSITION CURRENT POSITION/DESIGNATION

Gerardo S. Rillon Administrative Officer V Chief Administrative Officer / VP for Administration

Oscar T. Vallejo Assistant Professor IV Professor III / VP for Academic Affairs

Cirila Helen Grace L. Noveras Accountant III Accountant III / Director of Finance

Melita M. Amatorio Budget Officer III Administrative Officer V / Budget Officer

Cynthia D. Macose Cashier III Administrative Officer V / Cashier

June DL. Espinosa Supply Officer III Administrative Officer V / Supply Officer

Mardelyn B. Barrogo Librarian III College Librarian III

Jonah G. Zante Instructor I Assistant Professor II

Antonio D. Bolivar III Instructor I Assistant Professor II

Lorna R. Babiera Clerk II Administrative Aide VI

On the same occasion, 6 Faculty and Staff were also recognized and given awards. The list of these employees and their corresponding awards is indicated in Table 24. Table 24. 2010 ASCOT Awardees

NAME OF FACULTY/STAFF CURRENT POSITION AWARD

Fidel E. Duldulao Assistant Professor III Loyalty Award

Christopher S. Paladio Instructor III Loyalty Award

Alma S. Bayudan Guidance Counselor III Loyalty Award

Anabel B. Ong Instructor I Loyalty Award

Reynante J. Rabang Administrative Aide VI Loyalty Award

Juanito C. Cabagnot Retiree Service Award

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Designations, Appointments and Promotions

On the 61st BOT Meeting held on November 23, 2010 at the HEDC Building, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), C.P. Garcia Avenue, UP-Diliman, Quezon City, the Re-Appointment of Dr. Eusebio V. Angara as President of ASCOT was approved. Dr. Angara will serve his second term from January 3, 2011 to January 2, 2015. This year, 4 personnel were given additional workloads and were assigned the following designations:

1. Mr. Joseph T. Gonzales - College Secretary and Director of ICTC 2. Ms. Malou C. Angara - OSA Coordinator, Casiguran Campus 3. Mr. John Ryan I. Abesamis - Social and Cultural Affairs Coordinator 4. Prof. Eriberto C. Rivera - Accreditation Coordinator

This year, twelve (12) personnel were promoted from their previous positions (see Table 25).

Table 25. Promoted ASCOT Employees, FY 2010

NAME PREVIOUS POSITION PRESENT POSITION DATE OF PROMOTION

Sheryl Rose F. Tecuico Job Order Administrative Aide III -do-

Ricardo M. Dukha, Jr. Administrative Aide III Administrative Aide IV -do-

Lorna R. Babiera Administrative Aide IV Administrative Aide VI March 2010

Marilyn R. Ora Assistant Professor II Assistant Professor III -do-

Jonah G. Zante Assistant Professor II Assistant Professor III -do-

Bernabe R. Santiago Assistant Professor II Assistant Professor III -do-

Eriberto C. Rivera Assistant Professor II Assistant Professor III -do-

Amelia A. Picart Associate Professor I Associate Professor II -do-

Shirley N. San Pedro Associate Professor II Associate Professor III -do-

Evi Q. Fontanos Associate Professor V Professor II July 19, 2010

Ma. Luz F. Cabatan Professor I Professor II June 1, 2010

Oscar T. Vallejo Professor III Professor IV -do-

Fellowship, International Training, and Travel Abroad Privileges of Faculty and Staff Within the year in review, laudable incentives and privileges were availed by some faculty and staff. These served as their self-motivation and encouragement to work more effectively and efficiently. Among these are the following:

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I. Official Travel Mission cum Tour at Maejo University (MU), Chiang Mai, Thailand from May 2 to 7, 2010. The travel is part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between ASCOT & MU. Among the scope of the MOU that was carried out during the trip is the “Exchange of academic materials and other information between the 2 schools”. The following are among the initial batch of ASCOT Officials and Employees who joined the trip:

Mr. Gerardo S. Rillon Vice President for Administration Dr. Oscar T. Vallejo Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Shirley N. San Pedro Director, Dept of Agriculture & Aquatic Sciences Prof. Lolita H. dela Cruz Director, Dept of General Education Mr. Christopher G. Marmol Director, Dept of Information Technology Prof. Jocelyn H. Diaz Director, Social and Cultural Affairs Ms. Dolores Salvacion F. Tolentino Director, Planning & ASCOT Database Center Ms. Melita M. Amatorio Budget Officer Ms. Mardelyn B. Barrogo College Librarian Ms. Norma T. Barbasa Instructor Ms. Alma S. Bayudan Guidance Counselor

II. Prof. Antonio D, Bolivar, President of ASCOT Faculty Association, is one of the delegates of Region III who joined the Benchmarking Study Tour at the University of Malaysia in Sabah, Malaysia on June 24-28, 2010. The visit aims to know the history, organization, and cultural environment of the University of Malaysia in Sabah, Malaysia.

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III. Dr. Eutiquio DL. Rotaquio, Jr., Director of Research, is one of the discussants in the planning workshop held at the SEAMEO-BIOTROP Campus, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, Indonesia on August 5-13, 2010. The workshop has the theme of “Development Within a Low Carbon World: Participatory Approaches in Planning and Implementing Climate Change Policies”.

IV. Prof. Annie M. Capin, the former Director of the Department of Industrial Technology, was sent to a 3-

month training on Korean Language-Beginner Level in Seoul, Korea. The training was sponsored by the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) starting July 25 to October 23, 2010.

V. The President, Dr. Eusebio V. Angara, attended a 3-week training program at the Maastricht School of Management in the Netherlands from November 26 to December 21, 2010. His training entitled “Leadership and Management of Higher Education Institution”, was sponsored by the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation on Higher Education (Nuffic) under the Netherlands Fellowship Programs (NFP).

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VI. Dr. Silvestre C. Escueta, Administrator of Bazal Campus, visited Thailand on official trip from October 2 to 8, 2010. He joined the 8th International Symposium on Biocontrol and Biotechnology at the Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel, Pattaya, Chonburi Province. In the symposium, Dr. Escueta presented his research project entitled “Field Testing of Bio-Engineering Techniques Using Geo-Textile and Bio-Logs to Mitigate Soil Erosion in Maria Aurora National Highway, Philippines”. He also visited King Mungkuts Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang (KMTIL) in Bangkok and the King Mungkuts University (KMU) in Tanburi Province for possible linkages through academic exchange and research programs with ASCOT.

VII. In addition to the 6 faculty members who were given privileges to leave and study with pay (Table 26), 3

other more employees were also approved by the Board of Trustees (BOT) to pursue their master’s program with the same privileges. Among these scholars are listed in Table 27.

Table 26. Status of Faculty Members On Study Leave

NAME COURSE SCHOOL STATUS

Eriberto C. Rivera Ph.D. in English Language & Literature Ateneo de Manila University Dissertation (On-going)

Jonah G. Zante Ph.D. in Crop Science CLSU Dissertation (On-going)

Marilyn R. Ora Ph.D. in Animal Science CLSU Dissertation (On-going)

Christopher S. Paladio MS in Civil Engineering UP-Diliman Graduate Thesis

(On-going)

Amarlo A. Banania MS in Mechanical Engineering UP-Diliman Graduate Thesis

(On-going)

Amparo Roberta A. Espinosa MA in Psychology UST Graduate Thesis

(On-going)

Table 27. ASCOT Employees on Study Leave, FY 2010

NAME COURSE SCHOOL EFFECTIVITY

Mark Joseph R. Rafael MS in Fisheries Central Luzon State

University, Science City of Muooz, N.E.

2nd Sem, SY 2010-2011 to 2nd Sem

SY 2012-2013

Mayreen V. Amazona MA in Information Technology University of the Cordilleras,

Baguio City

2nd Sem, SY 2010-2011 to 2nd Sem,

SY 2012-2013

Ricardo M. Dukha, Jr. Int’l Masters in Business Administration Southern Taiwan University

of Technology, Taiwan, Republic of China

Sept. 2010 to Sept 2012

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Sports Development

ASCOT , for the second time, served as the team leader of the clustered agencies (YELLOW TEAM) in the 2010 Inter-

Agency Sportsfest held during the week-long celebration of the 31st Aurora Foundation Anniversary on February 8-14, 2010.

Among the ASCOT players who did well in their respective events are John Ryan I. Abesamis – 1st Place, Badminton Men (both

Individual and Double Events); Conrad P. Mendizabal – 1st Place, Badminton Men Double Event, and Antonio D. Bolivar III, 2nd

Place, Darts Men.

This year’s sporsfest of the State Colleges and Universities Faculty Association in Region III (SCUFAR III) was held at Bulacan Agricultural State College (BASC), San Ildefonso, Bulacan on October 20-22, 2010. There were about 130 ASCOT participants who joined and competed in various games and sports events. Among them are medalists in their respective events (see Table 28).

Table 28. 2010 SCUFAR III Medalists

PLAYER MEDAL EVENT

Von Gerald D. Macose Gold Limbo Rack

Godfrey B. Gudoy Silver Table Tennis

Aldrin S. Huertazuela Silver Table Tennis

Christopher S. Paladio Silver Dart

Garry B. Vallejo Silver Dart

Caroline B. Bautista Bronze Chess

Rodora B. Valenzuela Bronze Chess

Amparo Roberta A. Espinosa Bronze Chess

Judith A. Jardinez Bronze Chess

Pedro Romantico Bronze 50 Meter-Run

Roque P. Lozano, et.al. Bronze Volleyball Men

Bernardo G. Valdez, et.al. Bronze Tug-of-War Men

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INTERNAL GOVERNANCE

Recruitment and Hiring The recruitment and hiring of teaching staff is based on the requirement of each academic department on a particular term. Table 29 shows the list of faculty who were hired under contract of service for each of the academic term during the fiscal year 2010. Eleven (11) faculties were hired during the summer period, 41 during the 1st Semester period, and 36 during the 2nd Semester period. Table 29. ASCOT Faculty Under Contract of Service by Department and by Academic Term, FY 2010

No. NAME OF FACULTY SUMMER 1ST SEM 2ND SEM

Department of General Education

1 John Ryan I. Abesamis

2 Mary Jane G. Almanon

3 Leriza V. Aragon

4 Cherish V. Lim

5 Araceli C. Bintancor

6 Celso P. Resueoo

7 Alexis B. Bautista

8 Caroline B. Bautista

9 Romel P. Ladiero

10 Glenda M. Nad

11 Jeffrey M. Morada

12 Honestry V. Jacinto

13 Reena T. Tolentino

14 Juvie T. Balbuena

15 Ivy Rose R. Astoveza

16 Jomer B. Mangawang

17 Jeremie L. Bitong

18 Flory May C. Constantino

19 Rowena R. Leyretana

20 Juanito A. Gonzales

Department of Engineering

1 Alking B. Gorospe

2 Michael B. de Leon

3 Herbert B. Rivera

4 Randel C. Armenio

5 Ar-Jay C. dela Cruz

Department of Industrial Technology

1 Bienvenido M. Leoveras

2 Garry B. Vallejo

3 Merry Joyce E. Diaz

4 Arnold D. Sabado

5 Roma F. Barongan

Department of Information Technology

1 Don Sean Arvie V. Buencamino

2 Jan-Michael D. Pingol

3 Alpha Liezel E. Gonzales

4 Cristelita A. Panlilio

5 Aldrin S. Huertazuela

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6 Von Gerald D. Macose

7 Reynaldo O. Veniegas, Jr.

Dept. of Agriculture & Aquatic Sciences

1 Nizelle N. Grospe

2 Jose L. Sanchez

3 Marvin L. Tobias

4 Angelito P. Mabunga

Dept. of Forestry & Environmental Sciences

1 Afed S. Daiwey

Special Project (Tissue Culture Laboratory)

1 Gina Q. Candelario

TOTAL 11 41 36

Two (2) newly hired non-teaching personnel joined the workforce during the fiscal year 2010 (Table 30). They were

hired on a permanent status after complying all the Civil Service Commission (CSC) requirements on issuing permanent appointments.

Table 30. Newly Hired ASCOT Employees with Plantilla Position, FY 2010

NAME PLANTILLA POSITION DATE OF APPOINTMENT STATUS OF APPOINTMENT

Sherwin P. Serrano Administrative Aide III March 2010 Permanent

Julie G. Friginal Administrative Aide IV June 16, 2010 Permanent

Internal Operating Budget For the FY 2010, ASCOT has a total allotment of P44,398,968.84 broken down into 73% for Personal Services, 20% for MOOE, and 7% for Capital Outlay. Out of this amount, a total of P42,826,417 was expended for the current year while the unexpended amount of P1,572,551.00 will be utilized as next year’s continuing appropriation (Table 31). Table 31. ASCOT Regular Budget Allocation, FY 2010

PARTICULARS ALLOTMENT

EXPENDED UNEXPENDED Amount % Distribution

Personal Services 32,470,636.00 73% 32,403,606.89 67,029.11

MOOE 8,916,332.84 20% 7,410,810.95 1,505,521.89

Capital Outlay 3,012,000.00 7% 3,012,000-00 0.00

TOTAL 44,398,968.84 100% 42,826,417.00 1,572,551.00

To augment and sustain the burgeoning operation of the college, the Board of Trustees BOT) approved an additional

allotment of P5, 185,00.00 coming from the 2010 Special Trust Fund (STF). Another amount of P2, 862,843.00 in the later part of the year was again approved by the BOT, to supplement and cover unforeseen expenditures for the current year. Table 32 shows the various sources of these STFs. About P17M was the total amount collected from tuition and other fees, fiduciary

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fees, income generating projects (IGPs), and other sources. The biggest share in terms of collections came from the tuition and other fees (59.77%), followed by fiduciary fees (32.23%), IGPs (6.86%), and other sources (1.15%).

This year’s total collection has increased to about 30% as compared with the previous year’s collection of about P13M Table 32. ASCOT Income and Collections, FY 2010

SOURCE AMOUNT (PhP) % Share

Tuition and Miscellaneous Fees 9,914,385.00 59.77

Fiduciary Fees 5,345,507.50 32.23

Income Generating Projects (IGPs) 1,138,134.00 6.86

Others 189,986.45 1.15

TOTAL 16,588,012.95 100.00

Infrastructure Projects Both the HRM/TRM and the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Buildings were made available for occupancy during the second semester, SY 2010-2011. The details of how these buildings were undertaken are summarized in Table 33. Table 33. Newly Constructed Building in ASCOT

BUILDING LOCATION CONSTRUCTION

COST (PhP) IMPLEMENTING

AGENCY FUNDING SOURCE

Information & Communication Technology Bldg

ASCOT Zabali Campus

1,800,000 DPWH-AED 2008 Congressional

Initiative

HRM/TRM Bldg ASCOT Zabali

Campus 4,999,000 ASCOT

2009 Regular Appropriation

Another infrastructure project that was partially completed in 2010 was the Construction of the Tissue Culture Laboratory located in ASCOT Zabali Campus. Part of the construction cost amounting to P1M was sourced out from the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR) in 2009. The building will be used in the implementation of the Tissue Culture Project being supervised and managed by Dr. Evi Q. Fontanos.

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Facilities Improvement Table 34 presents all the repairs, improvement, and upgrading done on existing facilities during the fiscal year 2010. The costs of improvements made on dorms were sourced out from the Special Trust Fund of the College while the costs of upgrading the laboratories were sourced out from CHED and KOICA as grants. Table 34. Facilities Improvement, FY 2010

PARTICULARS LOCATION AMOUNT (PhP) SOURCE OF FUND

Construction of Out-house Toilet Ladies’ Dorm – Zabali Campus

65,709.50 Special Trust Fund

Repair/Rehabilitation of Water System

Ladies’ Dorm – Zabali Campus

27,732.80 Special Trust Fund

Upgrading of Biology & Chemistry Laboratory

Gen. Ed. Building 1,000,000.00 CHED

Upgrading of Food Technology Laboratory

Food Technology Laboratory

19,327.75 KOICA

Operation and Management of the ICTC Recognizing the need to expand the services of the Information and Communication Technology Center (ICTC) in the province, a new operational plan was proposed and was approved by the Board of Trustees during its last quarter meeting on November 23, 2010. The following are among the additional tasks of the center:

Receive, process, store, and produce Internet-based information and communication courseware for use in the application of Computer-Aided Instruction and for future business opportunities;

Conduct faculty, student, and community training and research on the development and use of cyberspace

technology pertinent to module preparation and classroom application;

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Assist in strengthening the programs and objectives of the Information and Technology Department particularly in the improvement of the course curriculum and in the delivery of instruction; and

Assist in the preparation of various multimedia materials for use by the College in information dissemination and community outreach programs as well as the creation of training packages in computer technology and internet use for the people of Aurora.

The said plan will be implemented and carried out by the new Director, Mr. Joseph T. Gonzales starting January of 2011. The initial fund for the center’s operation was set at P2,185,500.00. Basically, this will come from the Information and Communication Fees being collected from the students during the period.

Local and International Linkages ASCOT continues to strengthen its linkages with various local and international agencies. This encourages resource accessing and mobilization which are vital in the attainment of goals and objectives of the college. Table 35 shows the extent and status of the linkages that the College had established with various agencies as of December 2010. Table 35. Status of Local & International Linkages as of December 2010

NATURE OF LINKAGE/ UNDERTAKING

PARTNER/ COOPERATING AGENCY

EXTENT AND STATUS OF LINKAGE

Institutional Capacity Building

Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC), DAR, DA, and LBP

Continuous monitoring and provision of technical assistance to 10 coop-beneficiaries

GAWAD KALINGA Community Development Foundation Inc. (GK),

ATENEO, UPLB, and CLSU

Continuous collaborative effort in extending technical support and assistance to the GAWAD Kalinga families/communities in support of the Bayan Anihan Movement in Aurora

Increase Agricultural Productivity

Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) Continuous extension of technical support

and assistance to the vegetable growers of Baler, Dipaculao, and Dinalungan

Office of SEJA, CLARRDEC, CLSU, and DA

On-going promotion and showcasing of Science and Technology interventions with the farmer-scientists on rice, coffee, pineapple, eggplant, banana, tomato, and yellow corn

Upgrading of Instructional Facilities

Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

P1M grant for ASCOT for the upgrading of Biology and Chemistry Laboratories

Continuous monitoring and maintenance of IT equipment in the computer laboratory

Research and Extension Facilities Improvement

Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR)

P1.3M grant for ASCOT was utilized in the Improvement of the Tissue Culture Laboratory

Joint implementation of Poultry Egg Production and By-Product Utilization

Promote Farmers’ Information Technology

PCARRD, CLARRDEC, and LGUs Continuous operation and maintenance of

FITS Centers

ICT Promotion in the Rural Communities

Department of Agriculture –Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI), Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) and

0BConducted and partially completed the Aurora e-Village baseline survey entitled “Providing Greater Access to Rural

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the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), and LGUs

Families of Aurora Province: Connecting Villages Amidst Mountains thru Information and Communications Technology”

Collaborative Research

Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development

(PCIERD), DOST, and DOST Region III

Joint monitoring of the on-going project entitled “Field testing of New Parameters and Technology Transfer of Bio-Engineering Techniques for Coco-Fiber Geo-Textile and Bio-Logs to Mitigate Soil-Slope Erosion of a Portion of the Pantabangan-Ma. Aurora National Highway”

DOST, DOST Region III, and Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine

Research and Development

Joint monitoring of on-going research project entitled “Comparative Field Testing of Coco Fiber Rope as an Alternative Anchoring Line for Seaweed Production in Casiguran, Aurora”

Phil. Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC), DOH, Institute of Herbal Medicine, National Institutes of Health, UP-Manila, and

NCIP

Conducted a research project from June to December 2010 entitled “Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices in Health: The Agta People of Sitio Dipontian, Brgy. Cozo, Casiguran, Aurora”

Academic Exchange Mountain Province State Polytechnic

College MOA is under negotiation

Fellowship Program

Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund

Executive Committee (DA-ACEF EXECOM)

4-Year Funding Support for 10 deserving students in Agriculture and Fisheries

Fishery and Aquatic Resources Revitalization

BFAR & UP-Marine Science Institute

Establishment of the Aurora Marine Research and Development Institute

On-going establishment of Mariculture Project

Proposed surveys and researches within the fields of marine science and fisheries

Sustainable Development

Foundations for People Development, Inc., DISOP Philippines Foundation, Inc.,

LGU, Office of SEJA, Office of Congressman Sonny Angara

Continuous strengthening of the established Canili Family Rural Development School (CFRDS)

Financing Program DBP Continuous granting of salary loans to

ASCOT Employees

Student/Faculty Exchange & Joint Research

Visayas State University

Academic exchange agreement for students and faculty is still enforced

On-going research project re: Rootcrops and Abaca Production

Academic Exchange Maejo University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Initial batch of ASCOT Delegates were sent for an official mission at Maejo University on May 2-7, 2010

Memorandum of Understanding is still enforced

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Capability Building

Korea International Cooperation Agency – Korean Overseas Volunteers

(KOICA-KOV)

On-going Volunteerism commitment of 2 Korean volunteers in ASCOT: 1 is assigned in the Department of Information Technology and the other 1 in the Department of Industrial Technology-Food Technology

An ASCOT Faculty was sent in Seoul, Korea for a 3-month training on Korean Language-Beginner Level in Seoul, Korea

P19,327.75 worth of Food Technology materials and equipment were donated by KOICA to ASCOT

More trainings are lined up

Panrehiyong Sentro sa Wikang Filipino (PSWF)

Continued establishing PSWF Center in ASCOT

Continuous strengthening of capabilities of Filipino Teachers through trainings

Academic and Research Collaboration

Vancouver Island University, Canada MOU is under negotiation

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