The ISPSC conducted research on local compliance with solid waste management laws which found loose implementation. An expert provided recommendations through the Balik-Scientist program. Staff participated in orientation, planning exercises and trade fairs. A thesis competition evaluated student research skills. Staff also attended conferences and implemented extension programs on farming techniques. Approved research proposals addressed faculty workload and agricultural products. Awards were received for best papers presented.

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
ILOCOS SUR POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE
SANTA MARIA, ILOCOS SUR
OFFICE OF RESEARCH, EXTENSION & TRAINING
2nd QUARTER ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT
(APRIL-JUNE 2019)
I. ACTIVITIES
a. Balik-Scientist Exit Conference and Send-Off Program
The ISPSC conducted series of researches monitoring the implementation and
compliance of the Local Government Units of Ilocos Sur of the Solid Waste Management Act or
RA 1003. Results indicated that there is a loose implementation of the provisions of the law, thus
expected threats from mismanagement of wastes in the communities are starting to manifest.
To determine the best follow-up approaches and actions that could be extended to the
communities as a follow-up of the programs the college has been implementing for the past 2
years, the Office of Research and Extension requested the services of an expert in Environmental
Science through the Balik-Scientist program of the Department of Science and
Technology.(DOST). The expert’s engagement lasted for 35 days and presented his
recommendations that could be of help to ISPSC RDE services.
b. Orientation, Planning & Team-Building Exercises
The Office of the Vice President for Planning, Information, Research and Extension
organized a 2 days Orientation, Planning & Team Building Exercises held at Aloha Nui Event
Center, Candon, Ilocos Sur on May 2-3, 2019. The issuance of new designations due to the
implementation of the newly approved ISPSC Organizational Structure (BOT Resolution # 1064,
dated March 18, 2019), makes it necessary for Officers to be oriented/re-oriented of their
functions and responsibilities. Likewise, to promote a harmonious relationship among Officers of
the PIRE unit, team-building and group-work activities that promote bonding was organized.
This activity is targeted to create a well-directed and harmonious working relationship among the
PIRE Officers and Staff.
c. CHED Anniversary Celebration Trade Fair
The Commission on Higher Education spearheaded the CHED Anniversary Celebration
cum S&T fora on May 5-10, 2019 at CHED Main Office, Manila. The SUC’s member agencies
exhibited their technologies in various sectors like agriculture, fisheries, food processing, metals
and engineering, industry, environmental and other technologies. As a member of the PASUC,
ISPSC joined the activity by attending and showcasing technologies as a product of our
researches conducted.
d. Search for Best Undergraduate and Graduate Thesis
One of the requirements for an academic degree of the college is the conduct of a
research to a student’s major field of study. A thesis is an intensive activity and an
accomplishment to be proud of by students. It teaches and train students valuable skills,
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especially for those who are looking to further their education or go into a profession that heavily
require writing and researching skills.
In order to infuse in the mindset of students the culture of research and excellence, a
Search for Best Graduate and Undergraduate Thesis has been conducted yearly to evaluate
research findings through oral presentation and compete for the best thesis award. Moreover, this
undertaking will hone the capability and skill of the student researchers in oral presentation, and
articulation and lastly help the program to attain outcomes-based education.
It was held on May 21, 2019 at the Farmer’s Training Center, Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur with
100 student participants from different Campuses of ISPSC.
e. ILAARRDEC Regional Student Congress
The 2019 ILAARRDEC Regional Student Congress was attended by the Director for
Research and Extension, Dr. Remely A. Sanidad, Head of SMART Farming Research Center,
Dr. Milagros O. Liberato and the student participants whom presented their research papers on
this activity. It was held on June 27, 2019 at Mariano Marcos State University, Batac City, Ilocos
Norte. This activity serves as training ground for student researchers in paper and poster
presentation.
II. APPROVED & ONGOING RESEARCH & EXTENSION PROPOSALS
1. A Phenomenological Study of Lived Experiences of Part-time Instructors with a Meager
Income in ISPSC – Dr. Cynthia M. Cariño
Budget: P3,770
2. Food and Industrial Potentials for Bignay (Antidesma bunius), Duhat (Syzygium cumini)
and other Tropical Fruits and Field Crops – Dr. Gloria D. Tuzon, Dr. Remely A. Sanidad
and Mrs. Elena U. Ato
Budget: P395,000
III. AWARDS RECEIVED
Title of Award Name of Awardee Event
1. Best Research Paper Enhelyn L. Morla 1st UNP-ISPSC National
Education Congress
(Personal)
2. Best Research Paper Arlene P. Ablog 1st UNP-ISPSC National
Education Congress
(Personal)
3. 1st Best Paper Geraldine Valdez 5th International Conference
on Educational Paradigm
System
4. 3rd Place Jodee Ramos ILAARRDEC Regional
Research Congress
IV. RDE TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED
The OVPRE Directors and staff have attended and participated in various trainings, seminars,
write shops and conferences which included the following:
Date Title of
Seminar/Training/Conference
Participants Venue
April 5, 2019 Joint UNP-ISPSC Research
Congress
RA Sanidad UNP, Vigan City, Ilocos
Sur
April 10-12,
2019
Course on the Basic Policy
Processes
GD Tuzon Development Academy of
the Philippines, San
Miguel Avenue, Ortigas
Center, Pasig City

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April 16, 2019 2nd Quarter Regional R and D
Group (RRDG) Meeting
RA Sanidad DMMMSU, Bacnotan, La
Union
May 2-3, 2019 Orientation, Planning and Team
Building Exercises
GD Tuzon
MO Liberato
PRT Roa
PPL Lazo
RC Basio
H Cabatic
GMC
Villanueva
other OPIRE
Staff
Aloha Nui, Candon City,
Ilocos Sur
May 5-10,
2019
CHED Anniversary Celebration PRT Roa
MRO Menor
PPL Lazo
GA Mendoza
CHED Main Office,
Quezon City
May 7-8, 2019 Round Table Discussion on the
DOST Harmonized Monitoring and
Evaluation Process
GD Tuzon PHIVOLCS Auditorium,
Diliman, Quezon City
May 10, 2019 2019 Higher Education Thought
Leader’s Conference
GD Tuzon Fort Ilocandia Resort
Hotel, Laoag City, Ilocos
Norte
May 14-16,
2019
1st UNP-ISPSC National Education
Congress
GD Tuzon
MR
Raguindin
UNP, Vigan City, Ilocos
Sur
May 16-17,
2019
International Training Workshop
on Phenomenology as a Qualitative
Research Design
GD Tuzon Matina, Davao City
May 27-28,
2019
Nutriskwela Community Radio
Association Organizing Committee
Meeting
GD Tuzon NNC Office, Taguig City
June 13, 2019 2nd Regular Meeting of the of the
Regional Research Development
and Innovation Committee
(RRDIC)
PPL Lazo NEDA Region 1, San
Fernando City, La Union
June 13-14,
2019
Coffee and Cacao Research and
Development Proposal Write Shop
GD Tuzon
RA Sanidad
VG Sanidad
EU Ato
ISPSC Cervantes Campus,
Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
June 20. 2019 Organizational Meeting of the
NEDA Committee
GD Tuzon NEDA RO 1, San
Fernando City, La Union
June 23-28,
2019
2nd International Conference on
Global Initiatives for Sustainable
Development: Issues and Strategies
GD Tuzon Bangkok, Thailand
June 26, 2019 Regional Agriculture and Fisheries
Extension Network (RAFEN) 2nd
Quarterly Meeting
RA Sanidad OPAg Conference Room,
San Fernando City, La
Union
June 27, 2019 ILAARRDEC Regional Student
Research Congress
RA Sanidad MMSU, Batac City, Ilocos
Norte
V. Extension Programs and Activities
Date Title/Topic Venue Participants/
Attendees
April 1, 2019 Utilization of Liquid Organic
Fertilizer in Vegetable
Production
Dasay, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur 50 Farmers
April 1, 2019 Utilization of Gibberellic
Acid in Onion Production
Cabaroan, Sta. Maria, Ilocos
Sur
50 Farmers
April 1, 2019 Utilization of Organic Water
Additives in Broiler
Production
Lubong, Sta. Maria, Ilocos
Sur
50 Farmers

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April 1, 2019 Meat Processing Lubong, Sta. Maria, Ilocos
Sur
50 Farmers
April 11-12,
2019
Seminar/Hands-on Training
on Oyster Mushroom
(Pleurotus sp.) Production
Padayao Elementary School,
Padayao, Burgos, Ilocos Sur
35 Teachers,
Parents and
Students of
PES
June 13, 2019 Write Shop on Program
Proposal for Cacao and
Coffee
ISPSC Cervantes Campus,
Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
VSL Teachers,
OPIRE
Personnel
June 20, 2019 Skills Upgrading on Ginger
Processing: A Collaborative
Program of the DTI,
Cervantes LGU and ISPSC
ISPSC Cervantes Campus,
Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
13 RIC
members and
ISPSC Faculty
and Staff
VI. CALL FOR PAPERS AND PROPOSALS FOR PRESENTATION ISSUED TO
THE FIELD:
OFFICE
MEMO NO.
DATE/PLACE TITLE
61
October 14-17, 2019 / Royce Hotel,
Clark, Pampanga
56th Scientific Seminar and Annual
Convention
69
August 19-23, 2019 / Japi Traveller’s
Hotel, Cauayan, Isabela
4th National Organic Agriculture Scientific
Conference
77 December 10-13, 2019 / Tarlac City,
Tarlac
4th Philippine Solid and Hazardous Waste
Management Conference in conjunction
with the 1st International Conference on
Circular Economy-based Waste
Management
78 2019 2019 Proposals for the Collaborative
Research and Development to Leverage
Philippine Economy (CRADLE) Program
89 June 19-21, 2019 2nd International Multi-sectoral
Development Services and 4th National
Multi-sectoral Extension Services
Convention
90 October 3-5, 2019 / TSU Alumni
Center, Villa Lucinda Campus,
Tarlac City, Tarlac
1st National Research Conference
94 September 25-27, 2019 / Saint Paul
School of Professional Studies,
Campetic, Palo, Leyte
3rd National Conference on Poverty
Alleviation and Sustainable Development
95 September 17-20, 2019 / Hotel Jen,
Pasay City
2019 APCoRE Convention and International
Conference and Seminar-Workshop on High
Impact of Teaching
109 August 13-16, 2019 / Visayas State
University, Visca, Baybay City,
Leyte
28th Annual Philippine Biodiversity
Symposium

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VII. PICTORIALS
The President, Dr. Francisco D. Lopez and the faculty presenters during the 1st National
UNP-ISPSC Education Congress held on May 14-16, 2019 at University of Northern Philippines,
Vigan City.
The President, Dr. Francisco D. Lopez, VP for PIRE, Director for Research and Extension,
Head of Extension and the participants during the Seminar/Hand-on Training on Oyster Mushroom
Production held on April 11-12, 2019 at Padayao Elementary School, Burgos, Ilocos Sur.

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The VP for PIRE, Director of Research and Extension, OPIRE staff, Panel of Evaluators and
the student participants from different campuses during the Search for Best Undergraduate &
Graduate Thesis 2019 held on May 21, 2019 at Farmer’s Training Center, ISPSC.

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The Vice President and OPIRE staff during the Orientation, Planning & Team-Building
Exercises held on May 2-3, 2019 at Aloha Nui Hotel, Candon City.

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The VP for PIRE, Director of Research and Extension, OPIRE staff, Panel of Evaluators and
the faculty researchers during the 2019 In-House Review of Completed, On-Going & Research
Proposals held on May 23, 2019 at Farmer’s Training Center, ISPSC.

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The VP for PIRE during the National Training on Community Radio for Nutriskwela held on
May 27-28, 2019 at Quezon City.
The VP for PIRE and faculty researchers during the 2019 NAKEM at PUP.

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The VP for PIRE during the 2nd International Conference on Global Initiatives for
Sustainable Development: Issues and Strategies held on June 23-27, 2019 at Bangkok, Thailand.

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The Director for Research and Extension, Head of SMART Agricultural Research Center and
OPIRE staff during the conduct of monitoring and evaluation of the RAFEN Timpuyog Program.

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The Head of Extension, Head of Fishery Research Center, Science Research Specialist and
Science Research Assistant during the CHED Trade Fair Celebration held on May 5-10, 2019 at
CHED Main Office, Quezon City.
Prepared by:
VICHELLE R. AGUSTIN
Administrative Aide III/Clerk
GLORIA D. TUZON, Ph. D.
Vice President for Planning, Information, Research and Extension
OIC – Office of the President