12 teams of researchers shine in 33rd RSRDH

Twelve teams of researchers emerged winners during the conduct of the 33rd Regional Symposium on Research & Development Highlights (RSRDH) held at Carlos Hilado Memorial State University in Talisay City, Negros Occidental on December 5-6, 2023. 

Of the 12 groups, nine were awarded Best Paper from three categories such as social science, natural/biological science, and technological/developmental in the agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources sectors while three for the poster category. 

In Social Science/Socio-Economic Category, the winners were: Anelyn A. Hapitan, Cyson R. Altis; Hean L. Camisora of the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 6 (DAFO6) with research entitled Socio-Economic Status and Management Practices of Backyard Goat Raisers in the Province of Iloilo,1st place; Abegail Salvador, Ronelo S. Salaver, and Ma. Rosary T. Tesorero (Assessing the Efficiency and Effectiveness of the Implementation of the Binhi ng Pag-asa (BP) Program in Aklan, Philippines) Aklan State University (ASU), 2nd place; and, Mary Ann S. Dagunan, Catherine Amparado Kadusale, Daisy Rose Catipay Dela Fuente, and Mailyn Jambre Lusoc (Satisfaction of Nalundan United Farmers Association Inc. to Community-Based Forest Management Program in Bindoy, Negros Oriental), Central Philippine State University (CPSU), 3rd place. 

In the Natural/Biological Category, the winners include Ma. Carmen Primitiva C. Malaga; E. M. Bignayan; and J.M.V. Salvador III from DAFO6 with research entitled Expanded Collection, Evaluation and Improvement of Traditional Native Corn Varieties in Western Visayas, 1st place; Luisa P. Fulgueras, William P. Opher, Jr. Medifel Junius J. Panerio, Virgie S. Maciado, Grace T. Gilioagan, Rhodora Soldevilla, Denmarie Lodovice, Mary Joan A. Imperial, Emerson E. Ogatis, Lisa V. Estanol, Kenneth Lam-an, Arlene M. Escuadra, Jay Mart P. Martinez, Mary Ann Imperial, Laarnie T. Banda, Melodina A. Labindao, Geson F. Fuentes, Patrick C. Sta. Romana and Cyd Festin of DAFO6 (On-Farm Evaluation of Rice Crop Manager in Diverse Rice Growing Areas of Region 6), 2nd place; and, Christian Theo G. Acaba, MS, Mae Ann S. Tongol, Ph.D., Ma. Corazon G. Acaba, DVM, Ronnie G. Gicana, Ph.D. of the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) (An epidemiologic survey of the prevalent etiologic agent of bovine mastitis in Negros Island: basis for diagnosis and detection of subclinical mastitis among dairy cattle), 3rd place. 

In the category of Development/Technology, the winners were Julie Ann A. Salido, Rowen R. Gelonga, Abraham A. Porcal, and Ma. Fe P. Popes, Miquel Von R. Oquendo, Mary Ann P. Martirez, Kirk M. Hilario of Aklan State University (ASU) with research entitled Design and Development of a Low-Cost Vessel Mobile Data Acquisition and Monitoring System, 1st place; Monalyn L. Oloroso, Efren L. Linan, Julito A. Albaladejo, Capiz State University (CAPSU) (Development of Computer Simulated Biomass-Fired Multilayered Fish Dryer), 2nd place; and, Dr. Ma. Luche P. Sabayle, Dr. Joel T. De Castro and Dr. Greta G. Gabinete of West Visayas State University (WVSU) (Development of a System for Soil Analysis via Short Messaging System (SMS), 3rd place.  

In Poster Category, Engr. Flerida A. Demamay, L.Hisu-an, E.G.Calitisin, P.F.Jagunap, R.J.Duran of DAFO6 (Technical Field Evaluation of Seed Sower (Granule Applicator) at Different Seeding Rate for Rice (Oryza sativa) Production, 1st place; Monalyn L. Oloroso, Efren L. Linan, and Julito A. Albaladejo, CAPSU (Development of Computer Simulated Biomass-Fired Multilayered Fish Dryer, 2nd place; and, Rhod S. Orquia, Juvy G. Narte, and Alex A. Tuyo, DA-Bureau of Plant Industry Guimaras), Canopy Management on Bearing ‘Carabao’ Mango Trees, 3rd place.

In the three categories, winners received cash prizes of P6,000.00 for 1st place and P4,000.00 and P3,000.00 for 2nd and 3rd place, respectively. While for poster category, winners received P5, 000.00, P3, 000.00 and P2, 000.00 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, respectively.

A total of 49 participants coming from various consortium member institutions joined the symposium with this year’s theme “Enhancing Sustainability in AANR Management through Technological Innovations”.

The RSRDH is an annual gathering of researchers from WESVAARRDEC’s consortium member institutions where they present the research results and output and vie for the best paper award in three research categories namely: social science, natural/biological science, and technological/developmental in the agriculture, aquatic and natural resources sectors. This is an avenue where mature technologies ready for technology transfer and commercialization are identified or subjected to further refinements to be commercially viable. (ICE)