WESVARRDEC’s 22nd RSRDH: A showcase of outstanding trends and breakthroughs

By Deodith Grace Honrado-Baticbatic & Sally R. Villasis
RACG Staff & Coordinator 

(22nd RSRDH guests, participants, evaluators and facilitators)
Photo from Capiz Provincial Press Bureau

“This gathering of all researchers of state colleges and universities and other private     agencies in Western Visayas will undoubtedly be a showcase of outstanding trends and breakthroughs in various scientific and academic endeavours.I commend everyone who has done a painstakingly good job in ensuring that we assemble the best and the brightest minds not only in the region, but in the whole country as well to explore new technologies that will create a great impact leading to continued progress and sustainable development.” 

This is the message of the Regional Research and Development Coordinating Council Chair Dr. Joel P. Limson during the 22nd Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights held on October 8, 2012 at Dadivas Hall, Capiz State University in Roxas City. 

This year’s RSRDH aimed to present the most significant R&D findings among Consortium’s Member Agencies in Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources. It also provided a venue for the sharing of knowledge and experiences among researchers to foster collaboration and integration of multi-agency undertakings. Likewise, the symposium aimed to select outstanding technologies generated in agriculture and natural resources for awarding purposes and nomination on potentially mature technologies.

Dr. Editha L. Magallanes, Capiz State University (CapSU) president welcomed the guests, participants, evaluators and facilitators of the event. The opening program was graced by Governor Victor A. Tanco who expressed his commitment in supporting the development of agricultural sector through the conduct of researches to further enhance the economy.

Present also during the occasion is the Representative of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD’s), Dr. Dalisay Fernandez, University of the Philippnes Visayas Chancellor Dr. Rommel Espinosa and the new President of the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), Dr. Luis Sorolla.

This 22nd RSRDH had gathered some 34 Research Papers from different Partner Member Agencies.  Of these, 19 papers are under the Natural/Biological Research Category, 13 papers on the Social Science Category and one entry for the Developmental Category. Likewise, the Poster Category has 21entries.

22nd RSRDH Winners

Winners of the 22nd Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights

Dadivas Hall, Capiz State University, Roxas City

08 October 2012

NATURAL/BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH CATEGORY

Best Paper

Utilization of BeauveriaBassiana as Biocontrol for Fruitflies  (BactoceraPhilippinensis) through Autodissemination

Authors: Helen G. Bignayan, Ruth F. Jardeleza, Genoveva G. Macahilo

Agency: DA-BPI National Mango Research and Development Center

1st Runner-up

Physico-Chemical assessment of the Jalaur River System, Iloilo Philippines

Authors: Ilda G. Borlongan, Nelson V. Golez and FelizardoLorque

Agency: Central Philippine University

2nd Runner-up

Breed Method Used in Somatic Cell Count as Quality Index of Locally Produced Milk

Authors: Christian Acaba, Andy Montaňo, SandeCaňete and Ma. Corazon G. Acaba

Agency: University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos

Evaluators 

Dr. Alicia L. Lustica, DENR

Dr. Crisanto S. Lopez, WVSU

Dr. Nancy J. Fajutrao, CHED

SOCIAL SCIENCE CATEGORY

Best Paper

Socio-economic Characteristics of Human Settlements and the Impact of  Anthropogenic Activities in Ilog-Hilabangan River System

Authors: Mae Flor Posadas, Milagros Sabidalas,  Virgilio R. Aguilar

Agency:  Negros State College of Agriculture      

1st Runner-Up

Human Resource Inventory and Environmental Scanning of Agriculture, Fishery and Natural Resources Sector in Western Visayas

Authors: Roel A. Alli and Salvacion R. Villasis

Agency:  West Visayas State University and Aklan State University

2nd Runner-Up

Socio-economic  Profile, Cultural Practices and Farming Systems Among Upland Rice Farmers in the Province of Capiz

Authors: Evelyn L. Gregorio, Geronimo L. Gregorio, Editha L. Magallanes, Rector John A. Latoza

Agency: Capiz State University 

  

Evaluators

Dr. Ma. Lulu L. Loyola, WVSU

Prof. Joseph Edward O. Idemne, UPV

Dr. Diego M. Malones,

POSTER CATEGORY 

1st  Runner-up

Varietal Collection, Identification and Characterization of Indigenous Upland Rice in the Province of Capiz

Agency: Capiz State University

2nd Runner-up

Socio-Economic Profile, Cultural Practices and Farming  Systems Among Upland Rice Farmers  in the Province of Capiz

Agency: Capiz State University 

3rd Runner-up

Growth and Yield Attributes of Aromatic Indigenous Upland Rice Varieties in the Province of Capiz

Agency: Capiz State University 

Evaluators

Dr. Raul L. Ticar, CapSU

Dr. Noeni S. Nepomuceno, WESVARRDEC