DOST-TAPI, DOST-PCAARRD Highlight AANR Technologies in Ilocos

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Through the Series of Technology Demonstration and Fora on Agri-Related Technologies, the Technology Application and Promotion Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-TAPI) facilitated the promotion of agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources (AANR) technologies in Ilocos Region on 29 March 2019 at the North Stellar Hotel and Events Place, Batac, Ilocos Norte.

In partnership with the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD), the technology demonstration and fora became a venue to present the latest technologies in AANR among possible adoptors including agri-entrepreneurs, farmers, and fisher folks.

Participants of the Series of Technology Demonstration and Fora on Agri-Related Technologies on 29 March 2019 at the North Stellar Hotel and Events Place, Batac, Ilocos Norte

“The collaborative efforts between DOST-TAPI and DOST-PCAARD bring the necessary technologies needed by our stakeholders in improving their agricultural production and operations especially in the countryside,” said Eilleen S. Fernando,Project Leader and Supervising Science Research Specialist of DOST-TAPI.

Aside from the technologies’ applications, technology transfer and adoption requirements and procedures were discussed during the demonstration and consultation among interested agriculture investors.

Four AANR technologies – pelletizing machine for goat feeds, pellet feeds for goat, and loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) kit for swine porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus of Central Luzon State University (CLSU), and chevon products in retort pouch of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) were featured during the lecture.

“With the pellet feeds, goats are ensured of continuous growth and right nutrition that would ensure breeders of higher productivity and quality products,” said Vice President for Business Affairs Edgar A. Orden of CLSU.

“The LAMP kit can help prevent bankruptcy among pig farmers due to diseases,” assured Dr. Clarissa Yvonne J. Domingo of CLSU, to the stakeholders.

Moreover, Associate Professor Anabella G. Valdez of DMMMSU encouraged the commercialization of chevon products.

The technology demonstration and fora was attended by 138 participants.

More Pinoy Filmmakers Join Istorya ng Pag-asa Filmfest 2019

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The Office of the Vice President has received more submissions from Filipino filmmakers for the second edition of its Istorya ng Pag-asa Film Festival this year.

As it closed its deadline of submission of entries last March 25, INPFF 2019 got 98 entries from Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and even overseas. This is higher than the 73 submissions received during the short film competition’s initial run in 2018.

For Vice President Leni Robredo, this affirms that more talented people are sharing her faith in the power of telling true inspiring stories of ordinary Filipinos.

“On behalf of my staff and the INP team, I am very grateful for the support and warm reception that we have gotten from our partners, whose generosity made this initiative possible; from the media, the schools and other organizations that helped us spread the news; and most of all, to the filmmakers who heeded our call to tell true stories of inspiration, and their subjects, for willingly sharing theirs,” Robredo said.

Submitted films will undergo an initial screening to determine which of them will make it to the finals. The finalists will have their big-screen debut at the gala night and awarding ceremony on June 8, 2019, where the winners will be announced – as selected by an esteemed panel of judges from the film industry.

Bigger prizes are up for grabs in INPFF’s second run, including a cash prize of 80,000 pesos for Best Film, and 50,000 and 30,000 pesos for the first and second runners-up, respectively. Special prizes, including Best Script, Best Director, Best Cinematography, and People’s Choice Award will also be given away.

INPFF 2019 is an initiative of the OVP in partnership with Ayala Foundation and the Film Development Council of the Philippines.

MARINA Receives Level II CSC Recognition on Human Resource Management

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 In support of the government’s continuing commitment to provide efficient and effective public service delivery and institutionalize meritocracy on human resource management competency, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has received Level II recognition from the Civil Service Commission (CSC) for its commendable human resource management system.

The Agency has been particularly applauded for its significant progress in the areas of recruitment, selection and placement; learning and development; performance management; as well as, rewards and recognition for its human resources development program.

The MARINA fosters good governance among its employees by promoting people excellence through professionalism, integrity, and excellence as its core values. Guided by these principles, the MARINA personnel are transformed from government employees into servant heroes through their daily service.

“This is the fruit of our labor that shall inspire us to serve better our stakeholders. Let us raise the bar of public service by setting good example. There is no room for mediocrity in our Agency” MARINA OIC Vice Admiral Narciso Vingson Jr said.

To date, the MARINA has 1,059 employees serving the central office and 11 regional offices across the country. Supervised by 27 service units and regional office directors, the Agency remains committed to continually find relevant and timely interventions to transform its workforce as responsible public servants for the maritime industry and to the nation.