Winners of the 23rd Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights

A total of 24 research papers covering natural/biological, social science, and technological/ developmental research categories were presented during the 23rd Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights held at West Visayas State University last October 3, 2013. Paper presentations covering the said categories were simultaneously held at the Center for Teaching Excellence, WVSU Teleconference Room and WVSU Hometel.  

The following are the winners of the 23rd RSRDH:

Natural/ Biological Research Category

1^st Prize

Title: Verification Trial of Nutrient Expert (NE) Based SSNM Guidelines for Hybrid Corn in Miag-ao, Iloilo

Author: Luisa P. Fulgueras

Agency: Department  of Agriculture

Title: Nutrient Composition and  Antioxidant Property of Philippine Indigenous Vegetables

Author: Ilda G. Borlongan

Agency: Central Philippine University

2^nd Prize

Title: Drastic Model and GIS-Based Assessment of Groundwater Vulnerability to Contamination in Boracay Island

Author: Efren L. Linan

Agency: Capiz State University

 3^rd Prize

Title: The Effect of Mycorrhiza and Biological Nitrogen Fixers (BNF) on Growth and Yield of Sugarcane (Phil 2000-2569)

Authors: Rosario M. Bombio, Solena B. Tahum, Gilda A. Gayotin

Agency: La Granja Agricultural Research and Extension Center (LGAREC)

Social Science Research Category

1st Prize

Title: Assessment of Land Resources, Management Practices and Utilization of CPSU Reservation: Opportunity for Improved Instruction, Research Extension and Production

Author: Mary Ann Dagunan

Agency: Central Philippines State University

2^nd Prize

Title: Socio-Cultural Practices and Adaptations of Indigenous People in Carol-an

Authors: Dr. Eleanor F. Castro and Student-Researchers

Agency: Central Philippines State University

3^rd Prize

Title: Socio-Economic Profile and Farming Practices of Upland Rice Farmers in the Province of Aklan

Authors: Federito D. Launio, amona M. Launio, Mary Jane A. Linan, Marilyn V. Brana, Freddie Baranda, Veronica Albaladejo, Rector John Latoza

Agency: Capiz State University

Development/Technological Research Category

1^st Prize

Title: Development and Quality Assessment of Herb Flavored Sweet Potato Chocolate Spread

Author: Marife R. Hilapad

Agency: Capiz State University

2^nd Prize

Title: Towards Commercialization of Darag Native Chicken

Authors: Evelyn D. Tomambo, Helen G. Genandoy, Jacob G. Casiple, Celma G. Casiple

Agency: West Visayas State University

3^rd Prize

Title: Design, Construction and Performance Evaluation of a Vermisorter

Author: Salvador C. Ballano

Agency: Iloilo State College of Fisheries

Poster Category

1^st Prize

Title: Drastic Model and GIS-based Assessment of Groundwater Vulnerability in Boracay Island

Author: Efren L. Linan

Agency: Capiz State University

2^nd Prize

Title: Policy Options for Foreshore Area Management

Author: Marlowe P. Fajanil

Agency: Department of Environment and Natural Resources RO 6

3^rd Prize

Title: The Bats of Ilog-Hinabangan River System in Negros Occidental: Their Breeding, Status, Diversity and Threats

Author: Arlene M. Ebalde et al.

Agency: Carlos Hilado Memorial State College