EIC EMERGES VICTORIOUS WITH 2ND PLACE WIN IN WRITING CONTEST

by Ronalyn L. Labto

Adaniel receives a medal, certificate, and a cash prize following her victory in the On-the-Spot Essay Writing Contest during the 61st NRYLI at Baguio City.

      On Dec. 9, Catherine V. Adaniel, the Editor-in-Chief of CAPSUNIAN ECHO, clinched Second Place in the On-the-Spot Essay Writing Contest during the awarding ceremony of the 61st National Rizal Youth Leadership Institute (NRYLI), an annual event that provides venue among youth leaders for them to be more aware of the contemporary issues affecting them as well as develop their leadership skills and internalize their moral character, civic consciousness, responsible citizenship, love of country, and pride of our race, with the vision of our national hero infused in it, held at Baguio Teachers Camp, Baguio City, from Dec. 7 to 10.

    Adaniel, together with Dr. Raymond J. Silvestre, Student Publication Chair, was one of the participants from Capiz State University who joined the delegation, along with other student-leaders and advisers from private and state colleges and universities all over the Philippines, who were provided with leadership sessions and Rizalian lessons, in addition to various contests, such as the Rizal and History Quiz Bee, the On-the-Spot Essay Writing Contest, the Extemporaneous Speaking Contest, the Oratorical Contest, the On-the-Spot Painting Contest, and Journalism Contests.

    “We were tasked with writing an essay about the topic ‘Rizal Youth of Today: Preserving a Rich Filipino History Towards a Sustainable Future,’ and I’ve got the chance to write a composition revolving around the fact that the youth of the 21st century play a crucial role in fostering and preserving the nationalistic fervor of the national hero,” Adaniel explained.

       The 61st NRYLI with the theme “Rizalian Values: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” was hosted by the Knights of Rizal, a cultural, non-sectarian, non-partisan, non-racial, civic, and patriotic organization chartered under Republic Act 646, as an instrumentality by which the teachings of our foremost national hero may be propagated among the Filipino people, specifically the youth, who may believe in his teachings to the end that they emulate and follow his examples.

    “It was a great feeling and a remarkable accomplishment to be awarded 2nd place in a national on-the-spot essay writing contest, especially that it was organized by such a prestigious organization and taken part in by notable national and government leaders, cause-oriented personalities, academicians, business professionals, and inspiring youth leaders,” the editor-in-chief added.

CAPSU BURIAS TRIUMPHS WITH MULTIPLE ACCOLADES AT RDE PAGTUKIB 2023

by Rona Joy L. Labto and Jeanelle O. Ledesma

CAPSU Burias Faculty celebrate success as they proudly receive various awards for outstanding achievements in the fields of research and innovation.

    On Dec. 6, at Capiz State University (CAPSU) Main Campus, Roxas City, CAPSU Burias faculty and staff received several recognitions and awards during the RDE PAGTUKIB 2023 for their outstanding performance in research, extension, and innovation in the course of various conferences and symposiums held throughout 2023.

    One of the most notable achievements of the Campus was beingrecognized as the Most Promising Campusin IPMO Management, Most Promising Campus in Research Services, and the 2nd Place in the Booth Design/Display Competition during the RDE PAGTUKIB 2023. These recognitions highlight the Campus's excellence in effectively managing its Intellectual Property Management Office, which plays a pivotal role in protecting and commercializing the university's intellectual property assets, as well as exemplify its commitment to conducting high-quality research that contributes to the development of the local community and society at large. Engr. Monalyn L. Oloroso, on the other hand, was awarded as the Outstanding Researcher of the Year, while Prof. Mark L. Sibug clinched the 1st Runner Up in the Extensionist of the Year Award. 

    Winners during the 41st CAPSU RDE Faculty Year-end Symposium on Nov. 14-15 held at CAPSU Pontevedra Campus also received acknowledgement and awards, including Prof. Mark L. Sibug,who was declared the 2nd Runner Up in the Extension Category with his “Help through Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Skills Project (HEALS) 2.0,” Engr. Monalyn L. Oloroso, Dr. Efren L. Linan, and Engr. Julito A. Albaladejo who won the Best Paper in the Developmental/Engineering Research Category with their paper entitled “Development of Computer Simulated Biomass-Fired Multilayered Fish Dryer”, Mr. Jay Ramon M. Alayon who received the Best Presenter Award in the Extension Category, Dr. Rodyard B. Madiclum, Prof. Angeline L. Vestidas, Prof. Glen Rose L. Mejia, Prof. Irene S. Sequito, Prof. Davidica L. Avelino, and Mr. Jay Ramon M. Alayon who secured the 1st Runner Up in the Extension Category with their “Project HULAS (Health Unlimited for Longer Life and Agility of Senior Citizens) of Burias, Mambusao, Capiz”, and Dr. Salvacion J. Legaspi, Mr. Raymund Lizada, and Mr. Arnold V. Dela Rosa Jr. who achieved the 2nd Runner Up in Natural/Biological Research Category with their “Pest and Soil Fertility Dynamics Under Organic Cultivation System.”

   During the event, faculty and staff who won in international, national, and regional symposia and conferences were commended and awarded as well, including Dr. Salvacion J. Legaspi for attaining the Best Research Paper Presenter – Science and Technology Category Award for the research paper entitled: “Production of Coconut Seedling and Copra in a Single Nut: An Innovative Approach in Coconut Production” during the 1st International Multidisciplinary Research and Extension Conference at Batanes State College on Sept. 19-22; Dr. Romulo N. Lagon for attaining 2nd Place in Best Research Paper Award for the research paper entitled: “Stress, Coping Mechanism and Motivation of Student-Mothers of CAPSU Burias” during the 2023 International Research Conference on Education, Business, and Science & Technology at Cebu City on July 20-22; Prof. Salve M. Ferrer for attaining the Best Research Paper – Professional Category Award for the research paper entitled: “Management Capability and Financial Performance of Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) in Jamindan, Capiz” during the 1st Research Competition and 33rd National Conference of Council Management Educators and Professional’s in the Philippines at Baguio City on Nov. 18; and Engr. Monalyn L. Oloroso for attaining the Best Paper Award for the research paper entitled: “Design, Simulation and Development of Biomass-Fired Fish Dryer” during the 3rd Western Visayas Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research Conference at Iloilo City on Oct. 24-25 and the Outstanding Creative Research Award for the research paper entitled: “Development of Optimized Pineapple Leaf Fiber Scraping Machine” during the Regional Invention Contests and Exhibits – Visayas Cluster on Oct. 17-18.

    Another notable recognition acquired during the PAGPASIDUNGOG was presented to Engr. Oloroso for the 40% Royalty Share as Inventor of the technologies, Roller Type Slitter, and Presser Machine for Fruit Juice Extraction fabricated and deployed to the PR Farm, as well as the Calamansi Juice Extractor with her co-inventors: Dr. Efren L. Linan, Engr. Arlyn C. Olmo, Ms. Lorelen V. Rano, and Mr. Darwin Quirao, which was fabricated and deployed to St. Joseph Food Products.

   Moreover, Dr. Charina C. Gloria and Dr. Ryan T. Sarimong were recognized as two of the CAPSU Faculty Researchers Listed in the AD Scientific Index 2024, a comprehensive ranking and analysis system that evaluates the scientific performance and productivity of individual scientists and researchers all over the world.

   The importance that CAPSU places on research, innovation, and community development is evident from the recognitions and honors that it has received. The accomplishments of the faculty and staff of Burias Campus alone are evidence of their undying commitment to their respective fields and their exceptional level of expertise in those disciplines.