DAFE facilitates activation of PSABE Cavite Chapter through PSABE IV-A Chapter

The Philippine Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers (PSABE) Region IV-A Chapter, through the Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering (DAFE), conducted a consultative meeting on January 14, 2023, at the Interdisciplinary Research Building, Cavite State University (CvSU). The consultative meeting, initiated by PSABE IV-A Chapter, aims to organize and activate the satellite chapters in all the provinces of CALABARZON. 

Consultative meeting with PSABE Region IV-A Chapter
Source: KACrystal

The activity includes the introduction of the PSABE Region IV-A Chapter and presentation of its activities, accomplishments, and 2022–2024 plans and programs; updates of the latest government laws, guidelines, and policy issuances (RA 10915 IRR, Mandanas-Garcia Ruling, Certification of Test Engineers, RA 10601); PSABE IV-A Regional Convention and Satellite Chapter Reactivation; and election of a new set of officers for PSABE Cavite Chapter.

Awarding of Certificates of Appreciation to resource persons from
PSABE Region IV-A Chapter (photos above), and participants of the
consultative meeting (photo below).
Source: KACrystal

 

The activity was attended by around 40 AB Engineers working and residing in Cavite. The new set of officers for the Cavite Chapter are as follows:

President: Kelvin Michael A. Crystal, MSc.
Vice President: Jose Carlo R. Dizon, MSc.
Secretary: Minette R. Mojica, ABE
Treasurer: Vincent V. Vergara, ABE
Auditor: Jan Jan J. Aguilar, ABE
P.R.O.: Mark Anthony R. Isureña, ABE
Board Members:
Alisxandre Joshua Babaan, ABE

Hana Pearl A. Descartin, ABE
Mariella Jezreel R. Oliver, ABE
John Paulo M. Perido, MSc.
Nicole D. Satsatin, ABE

(L-R) - Dr. Ronel Pangan, Dr. Leyma Cero, Engr. Eugenio Castro, Engr. Jose Carlo Dizon,
Engr. Minette Mojica, Engr. Vincent Vergara, Engr. Jan Jan Aguilar, Engr. Kelvin Michael Crystal,
Engr. Mark Anthony Isureña, Engr. John Paulo Perido, Engr. Hana Pearl Descartin,
Engr. Mariella Jezreel Oliver, Engr. Nicole Satsatin, Engr. Alisxandre Joshua Babaan,
Dr. Rosanna Marie Amongo, and Dr. Arthur Fajardo
Source: KACrystal

DAFE co-presents ABErated 2023 of the PSABE-PPG CvSU Chapter

The Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering (DAFE), together with the Philippine Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers Pre-Professional Group Cavite State University Chapter (PSABE PPG CvSU Chapter), presented ABErated 2023 with the theme "Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering: Redefining ABElities Through Empowering and Diverse activities". ABErated 2023 is a three-day event for all BS Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (BS ABE) students of CvSU that was held from January 5–7, 2023, at the International Convention Center, CvSU. It aims to redefine their abilities, discover their skill potential, enhance their ABE knowledge, and develop camaraderie among themselves. 

Publication materials of ABErated 2023
Source: PSABE PPG CvSU Chapter

The event started with a wABEnar which was highlighted by notable resource speakers namely Engr. Jaykie Homer Hernandez who talked about "Roles on AB Engineers in the Biogas Industry", and Dr. Rubenito Lampayan who discussed about "Adaptation of Irrigated Rice to Increasing Water Scarcity".

Opening program and wABEnar of ABErated 2023
Source: PSABE PPG CvSU Chapter and KACrystal

The students were divided into four teams, namely: Hydromatik ABEngers, The Resolutes, acCELLerators, and Builders. Each team competes for the title of Best Team for ABErated 2023 by winning in numerous and simultaneous activities. The activities include skills and technical competitions such as MiniHackathon, Poster Making, IEC Materials Making, Tractor Parts Identification, Estimation, Mixed Volleyball Competition, Esports (Mobile Legends), ABE Race, Tractor Driving and Hitching, PAES Structure Design, Arduino Circuit and Coding, Math Quiz Bee, Mr. & Ms. ABE, Palastugan: PAES Quiz Contest, and ABE Go!.

BS ABE students and participants of ABErated 2023
Source: KACrystal

The Resolutes was crowned the Best Team and overall champion of the ABErated 2023. Hydromatik ABEngers, Builders, and acCELLerators placed second, third, and fourth, respectively. (KACrystal)

Teams during the ABErated 2023 (clockwise: The Resolutes,
Hydromatik ABEngers, acCELLerators,and Builders)
Source: KACrystal