PSAE-PPG-CvSU Chapter welcomes new members

The Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers – Pre-Professional Group CvSU Chapter (PSAE – PPG – CvSU),welcomed new members during its general assembly on 30 June 2011 at the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) lecture room.

During the assembly, new officers were also elected and a slideshow was presented to the group. The presentation discussed significant information about Agricultural Engineering as a field, its work opportunities and others.

Reynaldo Villanueva, Jr. and Geegay Bartolome elected as the President and Vice-President of the group, respectively. Other elected officers are the following: Mabelleona Cruzado (Secretary); Venus Florence Vicedo (Auditor); Jennifer Ditan (Treasurer); Paulo Perido (Business Manager); Alexandra Samson (PRO); Michael Jordel Matundan (PRO); Arjay Arpia (1st year Representative); Kimberly Loyola (3rd year Representative); Jan Michael Simora (4th year Representative); Loriel Yala (5th year Representative); Kristel Mariae Pulido (Muse); and Aljon Penus (Escort).

30 new members added to the group on which 18 are freshmen and 12 are junior students. PSAE – PPG – CvSU Chapter now has a total of 54 members. (GMCastillo)

Martolome receives ATI scholarship

The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) – Region IVA under its Capability Building Program recently announced availability of scholarship slots for degree and non-degree training in agriculture and fisheries.

Geejay C. Bartolome, a third year BS Agricultural Engineering student, qualified and granted a scholarship by the ATI under the Youth in Agriculture and Fisheries Program (YAFP). As a YAFP scholar, he is entitled to receive the following benefits: matriculation and other school fees; Php 3,000 book allowance annually; Php 9,000 thesis support; and a monthly stipend of Php 6,000. As a grantee, he is required to maintain a grade point average of 2.0 to continuously avail of these privileges.

Bartolome is a consistent honor student and a former CvSU grantee. (GMCastillo)

Montaron, Bago and Dizon earn MS degrees

Cavite State University (CvSU) conducted its 88th Commencement Exercises on 26 April 2011 at the Gov. Ayong S. Maliksi Provincial Gynasium in Trece Martirez City. Hon. Strike B. Revilla served as the commencement’s guest of honor.

Among the graduates, three were faculty members of the College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT): Engr. Liezl R. Montaron, Engr. Cene M. Bago, and Mr. Andy A. Dizon. The three earned a degree of Master of Engineering on their respective specialization.

Engr. Liezl R. Montaron is an Agricultural Engineer and currently the secretary of the Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering (DAFE). She teaches Mathematics and major subjects for Agricultural Engineering. Engr. Cene M. Bago is a Civil Engineer and the Head of the Planning Section of the Physical Planning Unit (PPU) of the University. Engr. Bago holds major subjects for Civil Engineering. Mr. Andy A. Dizon, Computer Engineer, is a faculty member of the Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering (DCEE) and presently holds subject for Computer Technician.

Additionally, Mr. Francis P. Argete, Jr., a staff from the Dean’s Office also earned his degree of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology with specialization in Automotive Technology. (GMCastillo)

GE students take qualifying exam

The Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering (DAFE) successfully conducted the qualifying examination for incoming third year Engineering students on 28 April 2011 at DAFE rooms 1, 2 and 3. The exam was coordinated by Mr. Gerry M. Castillo together with Engrs. Jaykie Homer P. Hernandez, Liezl R. Montaron and Ervin F. Papa.

Out of 107 incoming third year Engineering students, nineteen (19) were exempted to take the said exam. Kevin I. Lungcay topped this year’s batch of General Engineering with a grade point average (GPA) of 1.39. Other exempted students are the following: Rodney B. Javier (1.42); Junelle Christian M. Obice (1.51); Geejay C. Bartolome (1.52); Patrick Jerald L. Camilon (1.56); Rodnel Rick C. Cervantes (1.57); Jomar B. Engalan (1.57); Jumel R. Hernandez (1.61); Jonathan A. Campat (1.62); Eugene R. Bagay, Jr. (1.64); Jenelyn G. Cabading (1.67); Wella C. Lopez (1.70); Angelo James R. Ambion (1.71); Valerrie M. Espinosa (1.72); Lalaine G. Loquere (1.72); Mac Chester D. Saba (1.72); Kevin Jay E. de Leon (1.73); Josiah Orielle S. Esternon (1.74); and Neil Aldrin A. Magsino (1.74).

As a result of this year’s qualifying examination: 12 students qualified for BS Agricultural Engineering (BSAE); 20 for BS Civil Engineering(BSCE); 18 for BS Computer Engineering (BSCpE); 20 for BS Electronics and Communications Engineering (BSECE); 19 for BS Electrical Engineering (BSEE); and 18 for BS Industrial Engineering (BSIE). (GMCastillo)