Thursday, February 2, 2012

CvSU, 3rd placer in PAEStigan




(PAESTIGAN WINNERS. The Cavite State University (CvSU) emerged as 2nd runner-up and was awarded with a thropy and cash prize amounting to P20,000. Photo shows the CvSU contestants (from left): Kelvin Michael Crystal, Loriel Yala and Analyn Sagana together with Engr. Ervin F. Papa, coach.) 
Three Agricultural Engineering students from the Cavite State University (CvSU) participated in the PAEStigan: The 2nd Inter-Luzon State Colleges and Universities PAES (Philippine Agricultural Engineering Standards) Quiz Contest held at the Electrical Engineering Building, University of the Philippines Los BaƱos, College, Laguna on 28 January 2012. Kelvin Michael Crystal, Analyn Sagana and Loriel Yala composed the CvSU team. They were accompanied by Engr. Ervin F. Papa as coach.

Out of 15 participating SCUs, the Camarines Norte State College, Benguet State University and CvSU emerged as the Champion, 1st Runner-up and 2nd Runner-up and were awarded with trophies and cash prizes amounting to P50,000; P30,000 and P20,000, respectively.

Likewise, Loriel Yala topped the written examination and was awarded with a medal.

The UP Society of Agricultural Engineering Students (UP SAGES), in partnership with the Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers-Region IV Chapter (PSAE-IV), Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC), and the Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CEAT-IAE), sponsored the activity. The activity aimed to: 1) challenge the proficiency of Agricultural Engineering students with the Philippine Agricultural Engineering Standards (PAES), 2) expose the students to the actual application and development of these standards, and 3) promote camaraderie between and among participants.

Other participating SCUs include: Bulacan Agricultural State College, Cagayan State University, Central Luzon State University, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Isabela State University, Kalinga-Apayao State College, Pampanga Agricultural College, Pangasinan State University, Romblon State University, University of Rizal System, and Western Philippines University. (EFPapa)