DAFE and DCE visit La Mesa water treatment plant and eco-park

The Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering (DAFE) and the Department of Civil Engineering (DCE) headed by Engrs. Cesar C. Carriaga and Marcelino A. Dagasdas, Jr., respectively, visited La Mesa Water Treatment Plant and Eco-Park in Quezon City on 4 March 2011.

The educational trip aimed to expose the students to the actual operation and system of La Mesa water treatment plant.

The activity was participated in by the students of Agricultural Engineering (25), Civil Engineering (45), Architecture (18), and 11 faculty members from both departments. (GMCastillo)

Cero and Polinga, accredited as full-fledged professors

Drs. David L. Cero and Camilo A. Polinga, faculty members of the Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering (DAFE) have been accredited by the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) as full-fledged professors on 24 – 25 February 2011 at H20 Hotel, Manila.

Dr. David L. Cero is the CEIT Research and Extension Coordinator while Dr. Camilo A. Polinga heads the Regional Center on Information and Communications Technology and one of the advocates of renewable energy technology in the Philippines. (GMCastillo)

CvSU bags grand slam title in regional work summit

With a total score of 452.33, Cavite State University (CvSU) won the championship title for the fifth time against the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU), 317.83, and University of Rizal System (URS), 265.08, during the FFP-FAHP-FFPCC Regional Work Summit held at Romblon State University, Odiongan Romblon on 5-11 February 2011.The weeklong summit was participated in by nine state universities and colleges (SUCs) from Region IV-A and B excluding the host school. It covers competitions in nine categories, each with a set of contests in agriculture, fisheries, homemaking, musical-literary-academic and parliamentary procedure demonstration. Some of them are project proposal, quiz bee, landscaping and other skills contests. CvSU got 20 first places in 48 competitions; 7 second places, 6 third places and the remaining were 4th and 5th excluding the three contests which have no point for CvSU.

The summit was revived last February 2006 with LSPU as the first host school. From then on, CvSU has always been the champion, hence the University was conferred the Hall of Fame award.

The CvSU delegation headed by Dr. Divinia C. Chavez, CvSU President, were mostly students of agriculture-based courses for FFPCC and high school students from Laboratory School for FFP and FAHP. Three of the 15 delegates of FFPCC are 4th year agricultural engineering students, namely: Analyn Sagana, Loriel Yala and Kelvin Michael Crystal who were champions in the project proposal and product development contest. Other contests they participated in were parliamentary procedure demonstration (2nd runner up), laying out an orchard (2nd runner up) and soil analysis (4th runner up).

Other heads of the delegation were Dr. Adolfo C. Manuel, Dean of College of Agriculture Forestry Environment and Natural Resources (CAFENR), Dr. Ma. Agnes P. Nuestro , Dean of College of Education (CEd), and Prof. Dulce L. Ramos, Principal of CvSU Science High School (CvSU - SHS). FFP-FAHP advisers who joined the convention were Dr. Liza C. Costa, Prof. Eleanor G. Ersando, Mrs. Solita R. Poblete, Mr. Alfredo A. Venzon, Ms. Maricar D. Soriano and Mr. Estelito A. Alaman. FFPCC advisers include Prof. Leonardo Masana, Dr. Teresita Labrador, Prof. Noel A. Sedigo, Prof. Fe N. Dimero, Engr. Jaykie Homer P. Hernandez and Mrs. Leah Lacson. (JHPHernandez)

CEIT profs receive service award

Cavite State University (CvSU) held its 105th foundation day on 7 February 2011 with the theme “CvSU@105: Promoting Good Governance through Educational Reforms.” Hon. Patricia B. Licuanan, Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), was the guest honor and speaker of the celebration.

One of the memorable highlights of the celebration is the recognition of faculty and employees for their dedicated service to the University. Among the awardees, seven (7) were from the College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT).

Ms. Charlotte B. Carandang, Engr. Michael T. Costa, Mr. Danielito A. Escaño, and Dr. Shaneth A. Estrada were the recipients of the 10-year service award.

Ms. Charlotte B. Carandang is a faculty member of the Department of Information Technology (DIT) and the head of the Computer Center Laboratory (CCL) of the University Computer Center (UCC). Engr. Michael T. Costa is a faculty member of the Department of Computer and Electronics Engineering (DCEE) and currently taking his doctorate degree in TUP, Manila. Mr. Danielito A. Escaño is a faculty member of the Department of Industrial Engineering and Technology (DIET) and handles subjects for BIT major in Automotive Technology program. Dr. Shaneth A. Estrada, DIT Chair, obtained her doctorate degree in Information Technology in South Korea.

Mr. Simeon E. Daez, DIT faculty member, also received the 15-year service award. He is currently the college’s Quality Assurance Officer and head of their CISM section.

Moreover, Drs. David L. Cero and Marilyn M. Escobar, faculty members of the Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering (DAFE), were two of the five 25-year service awardees. At present, Dr. David L. Cero is the CEIT Research and Extension Coordinator while Dr. Marilyn M. Escobar is the Dean of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA). (GMCastillo)