Engr. Kelvin Michael A. Crystal, a faculty member of the Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering (DAFE) of Cavite State University (CvSU), actively participated in the 34th Philippine Agricultural Week, the 19th International Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Conference and Exhibition, and the 72nd Philippine Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers (PSABE) Annual National Convention, on April 24-28 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. The theme of this year's celebration is "Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers: Strong Leaders and Key Innovators Towards a Sustainable Food-Secured Philippines."
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| Participants with Senator Imee Marcos after delivering her keynote speech (top), and participants from Region IVA during the national convention |
The event was graced by people in the agriculture sector who play vital roles in agricultural and biosystems engineering, such as the secretary of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), undersecretaries of the Department of Agriculture (DA), chairpersons of the Professional Regulatory Board of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (PRBABE), assistant secretaries of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and associate justices of the Court of Appeal. In addition, plenary sessions were conducted covering topics on Enhancing ABE Professional Competencies, Generators of Innovative Ideas and Appropriate Technologies, and Multi-Fields Engaging, Mainstreaming, and Collaboration. Technical papers and poster presentations were also conducted in parallel sessions covering different fields of ABE. An online election of new officers was also held, along with recognition of awardees in numerous categories. Around 1500 AB Engineers attended the convention.
Engr. Crystal with (clockwise) ABE alumni from CvSU, PSABE Region IVA officers, PSABE Cavite officers, and during the oath-taking ceremony of Region IVA Chapter officers.
