Cordillera S&T Gazette (4th Qtr)

Official Publication of the Department of Science and Technology Cordillera Administrative Region

October - December 2012 Vol. 4 No. 4

The Department of Science and Technology-CAR conducted an Orientation Seminar on Development

Project Identification and Project Proposal Writeshop in the six provinces of the region from November to December 2012. The main objective of the activity is to technically equip identified municipal science and technology coordinators/MPDOs from all municipalities in CAR in effective project identification, project proposal preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. A brainchild of the new DOST-CAR Regional Director, Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat, this writeshop is the first among a series of activities designed to establish a network of capacitated and high performing local S&T coordinators in the region, and to ensure the effective collaboration among LGUs, LGAs and other stakeholders in development project planning and implementation.

At the end of the two-day activity per province, participants prepared and presented project proposals for DOST funding

to be implemented in CY 2013. Dir. Sicat informed the LGU coordinator-participants that DOST-CAR initiated this program because it recognizes the critical role of the LGU partners in identifying development projects for their municipalities. On condition that all the comments and suggestions of the evaluation panel are incorporated in the revised versions, all the proposals presented during the writeshop were approved in principle. Dir. Sicat further encouraged the municipal S&T coordinators to continuously submit proposals that may be covered under the DOST Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP).

Recognizing the limited budget of government agencies, the DOST-CAR invited representatives from the Department

of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) as well as State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) to join in this collaborative undertaking. The partner stakeholders presented their programs and other inputs to help the LGUs identify areas where they can tie up for a more cohesive and strategic partnership. The SUCs in particular presented the “Locally Available Technologies and Expertise” to better inform the participants on the locally developed technologies and experts that they can tap in the conceptualization and implementation of their project proposals.

The activity kicked off in the province of Kalinga on November 19-20 followed by Baguio City-Benguet on November 28-29,

Apayao on December 3-4, Abra on December 6-7, Ifugao on December 10-11 and was concluded in Mountain Province on December 13-14. For all the six provinces and Baguio City, reception of the LGU officials and participants for the program was marked with enthusiasm, acknowledging the DOST-CAR’s unprecedented efforts in bringing its S&T services to the grassroots level. One LGU S&T coordinator from Kalinga sums it best when she said, “prior to this activity, never in my life have I written a project proposal. And now, I submitted two. With just a few adjustments, I can go home to my municipality, proud because I will be bringing home S&T projects for them.”

Science Department capacitates LGU partners in S&T based development project proposal preparation

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quote for the dayEditor/WriterSHEILA MARIE SINGA-CLAVERScience Research Specialist II

Lay-out and DesignHANSI G. DINUMLAScience Research Analyst

ContributorsJASMIN A. LEE-DONAALSRS II

MARITESS A. BANAÑAPAS III

ANALIZA M. ALZATEPAS II

CHARINA A. JAVIERFNRI-DOST S&T Media Service

editorial board

what’s inside

editorialFor the 4th quarter of this year, DOST-CAR has been very busy

with the implementation of the Science and Technology for the Advancement of Municipalities (STEAM) program, a brainchild of Dr. Julius Caesar Sicat. The program aims to develop a network of local champions who will be capacitated both technically and morally through the leadership of the DOST as well as to ensure the effective collaboration among LGUs, LGAs and other stakeholders in achieving sustainable development for the Cordillera region.

These local champions are actually municipal coordinators identified by the LGUs themselves. The first set of activities were implemented from November to December of this year, which is the Orientation Seminar on Development Project Identification and Project Proposal Writeshop. The activity was spearheaded by the DOST-CAR with support from other institutions such as the LGUs, DTI, PCCI and the SUCs.

Dr. Sicat has continually stressed the importance of “citizen centric, collaborative, relevant and innovative” programs and projects that are also aligned to President Aquino’s mandate or social contract for the people. The STEAM program is one such initiative.

The DOST-CAR recognizes that LGUs play a major role in identifying appropriate development projects needed by their constituents at the grassroots level. With the municipal S&T coordinators in place, the agency is assured that actual projects identified and implemented came from the people, the beneficiaries themselves.

But this is just the icing on the cake. The STEAM program’s ultimate goal is to capacitate the identified municipal coordinators themselves, making them high performing S&T champions in their respective locality. In fact, for CY 2013, several capability building programs have already been identified for implementation per quarter.

And as the year ends, DOST-CAR has once again successfuly implemented its mandate, to be the regional arm of the Department in terms of bringing Science and Technology to the Cordillera Region. Major programs, projects and activities have been completed, the biggest of which is the Technology Transfer and Commercialization (TTC) which includes the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) and the implementation of the regional Grants-in-Aid (GIA) program such as Community-Based Projects.

The agency looks forward to the coming year as its management and staff, once again, shall work together to pursue sustainable development in the Cordillera Region through Science and Technology. (smsc)

Editorial 2News Stories 2013 Undergraduate S&T Scholarship... 3 DOST Mt. Province Building... 3 Science Department Launches STEAM... 4 MPGCHS and PCNHS-MAIN top... 4 Fruits not common in Pinoy Diet... 5

Feature Stories Empowerment through Community... 8 DOST Scholar Feature... 10 SETUP Corner 6 Photo Releases 11S & T Trivia 12

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Editorial Adviser/ConsultantNANCY A. BANTOGARD for Field Operation Services

Editorial ConsultantsMARIA ROWENA C. MADARANGARD for Finance and Administrative Services

OSMUNDO B. BELMONTEARD for Technical Services

JULIUS CAESAR V. SICATRegional Director

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s&t newsDOST Mt. Province building inaugurated2013 Undergraduate S&T Scholarship Exam

conducted in November

The Department of Science and Technology- Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) held its Undergraduate Scholarship Examination nationwide last November 18, 2012. For the Cordillera Administrative Region, the examination was participated in by fourth year high school students from various schools in the region and nearby provinces. A total of 1,186 qualified applicants took the examination including 144 OWWA examinees. For Abra, the examination took place at Abra High School, Bangued Abra (119), Apayao was at Luna Cental School in Poblacion, Luna, Apayao (129), Baguio City/ Benguet is at University of Baguio (457), Ifugao at Ifugao State University (168), Kalinga at Kalinga-Apayao State College, Dagupan Campus (185) and Mt. Province was at Mt. Province Comprehensive High School (128).

Results will be published sometime March or April 2013. The qualifiers are required to enroll in Science and Technology priority fields of study in the Basic and Applied Sciences, Engineering and Mathematics Teaching in any State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) or Tertiary Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) identified as Centers of Excellence or Center of Development.

Qualified applicants will be entitled to scholarship privileges such as tuition fee (not to exceed P 6,000.00/ semester), book allowance, uniform allowance, monthly stipends, transportation allowance (one economy-class round trip fare between permanent residence and place of study on reimbursement basis (for those studying outside of their home province) and group health and accident insurance (mab).

DOST-CAR inaugurated the Innovation and Provincial Science and Technology Center of Mountain Province on December 12, 2012. The building, which was constructed in Sac-angan, Caluttit, Bontoc, Mountain Province is the first provincial center in the region to be completed, the construction of which is designed to pursue the advancement and optimum utilization of Science, Technology and Innovation for people empowerment, global competitiveness and sustainable development.

Aside from DOST-CAR officials headed by Regional Director Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat, key officials and guests who graced the event include Governor Leonard Mayaen, Mr. Paulo Pagteilan, Political Affairs Officer of the Office of Congressman Maximo Dalog, Dr. Ben D. Ladilad, President, Benguet State University and Mr. Jimmy Cherwaken, barangay captain of Caluttit, Bontoc, Mountain Province. Meanwhile, the mass and blessing of the building was done by Father Dulnuan of the Diocese of Ifugao-Mountain Province.

The construction of the said center started in 2010 with funds coming from the national government while the 334 sq.m lot where the building is situated was donated by the Provincial Government of Mountain Province.

SEI Scholarship exam at the University of Baguio for Baguio City and Benguet qualified applicants on Nov. 18, 2012.

Ribbon cutting ceremony during the Inauguration of the MPSTC Building on December 12, 2012 (L-R: Mr. Paulo Pagteilan, Political Affairs Officer under the Office of Congressman Maximo Dalog, Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat, Regional Director, DOST-CAR, Dr. Ben D. Ladilad, President, Benguet State University and Hon. Leonard G. Mayaen, Governor, Mountain Province

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The teams from the Mountain Province General Comprehensive High School and Pines City National High School-Main bested 10 other secondary schools in CAR during the 2012 Philippine Nuclear Science Quiz (PNSQ) Regional Elimination Round held at Stephen N. Capuyan Hall, DepEd-CAR, Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet on November 24, 2012. The First PNSQ is part of the celebration of the 40th Atomic Energy Week spearheaded by the DOST-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI). The quiz was conducted by DOST-CAR, the Secondary Education Division of DepEd-CAR, and DOST-PNRI, represented by Ms. Melissa Ramo who was impressed with the strong partnership of the DOST-CAR and DEPED.

Of the 12 schools who attended the quiz contest, the top three spots were won by representatives from Mountain Province, Baguio City and Kalinga. The first place was bagged by the MPGCHS students namely Reynards Pagar (3rd year), Jason Lee Galgala (4th year) with Ms. Divina Mendoza as their coach. The second place was won by PCNHS-Main students namely Arjayne Felis (3rd year), Datsun Montes (4th year) with Ms. Gloria Mariñas as their coach. In third place were students from the Rizal National School of Arts and Trades of Kalinga namely Zara Mae Botigan (3rd year), Jex Diosan (4th year), and Ms. Judith Castillano, the students’ coach.

MPGCHS and PCNHS-Main represented the Cordillera Region in the Quarter Final Round at the Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center, SM Mall of Asia on December 13, 2012. Out of 21 schools represented nationwide, they placed 16th and 14th, respectively. (jld)

Science Department launches STEAM in Mountain Province

The Department of Science and Technology-CAR officially launched the Science and Technology for the Advancement of Municipalities (STEAM) program through the conduct of the Orientation Seminar on Development Project Identification and Project Proposal Writeshop in Bontoc, Mountain Province on December 13-14, 2012. The STEAM program was designed by the new DOST-CAR Regional Director, Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat to technically equip identified municipal science and technology coordinators/MPDOs from all municipalities of the province. It aims to establish and maintain a network of local development coordinators in the province composed of LGU permanent representatives complemented by representatives of DOST, DTI, PCCI, MPSPC and PIA. Part of this program is likewise to ensure the continuing capability building activities in order to capacitate the LGU development coordinators such that they become active partners of DOST and other LGAs in project identification, packaging and implementation.

Recognizing the limited budget allocation of government agencies, the DOST-CAR invited Ms. Juliet P. Lucas of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI- Mt. Province), Mr. Joel Fagsao as representative of the Business Sector, and Mt. Province State Polytechnic College (MPSPC) Extension Director, Mr. Elmer Pakipac, represented by Mr. Keith Jimson Mang-usan in this collaborative undertaking. The representatives presented their programs and other inputs to help the LGUs identify areas where they can tie up for a more cohesive and strategic partnership. The MPSPC for its part presented the “Locally Available Technologies and Expertise” to better inform participants on the locally developed technologies and experts that they can tap in the conceptualization and implementation

LGU participant-coordinators from Mountain Province with Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat, Regional Director, DOST-CAR and staff during the Orientation Seminar on Development Project Identification and Project Proposal Writeshop at the Samoki Valley Hotel, Bontoc Mountain Province last December 13, 2012.

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Top (L-R) Zara Mae and Jex (RNSAT), Reynards and Jason Lee (MPGCHS), Datsun and Arjayne (PCNHS-Main). Bottom Ms. Ramo (DOST-PNRI), Mrs. Jasmin Donaal (DOST-CAR), Ms. Castillano (RNSAT Coach), Mrs. Lilia Goc-oban (DepEd-CAR), Dr. Nancy Bantog (DOST-CAR), Mrs. Mariñas (PCNHS Coach), and Ms. Mendoza (MPGCHS Coach)

MPGCHS and PCNHS-MAIN top the 2012 Philippine Nuclear Science Quiz Regional Elimination Round

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STEAM... from page 4

Inauguration...from page 3

DOST-CAR, as a regional arm of the Department is mandated to carry out the science and technology policies, plans, programs and projects, laws, rules, regulations; provide S&T services to the people; and coordinate with other government agencies and with local government units in the region on S&T matters. The establishment of the Innovation and PSTC building in Mountain Province will help ensure that appropriate facilities are available to help the agency achieve this mandate.

Meanwhile, construction of the Innovation and PSTC buildings in Kalinga, Abra, Ifugao and Apayao are on-going. (smsc)

of their project proposals.

At the end of the two-day activity, the participants prepared and presented project proposals for DOST funding to be implemented in CY 2013. Guest participants from the MPSPC also joined and actively participated in the writeshop.

The DOST-CAR initiated this program because it recognizes the critical role of LGU partners in identifying development projects needed in the municipalities. On condition that all the comments and suggestions of the evaluation panel are incorporated in the final versions, all project proposals presented were approved in principle. Dir. Sicat likewise encouraged the municipal S&T coordinators to continuously submit proposals particularly under the DOST Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP).

Since the STEAM program intends to capacitate the identified municipal S&T coordinators as champions for development in their respective areas, quarterly capability training programs shall be identified by the DOST-CAR together with the coordinators. To facilitate coordination for the forthcoming activities, the group unanimously elected Engr. Pablito Ing-inga of Bontoc, Mountain Province as president. As such, Engr. Ing-inga shall be the main point person for coordination activities with DOST-CAR in terms of the identification of needed capability building trainings and seminars.

Reception of the LGU officials and participants was marked with enthusiasm for the program, acknowledging DOST-CAR’s unprecedented efforts in bringing its S&T services to the grassroots level. (smsc)

Did you know that Filipinos are eating less fruits over the years?

This was revealed in the food consumption survey (FCS) conducted in 2008 by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) which showed that fruit consumption has decreased over the past 20 years from an individual intake of 107 grams in 1987 to only 54 grams in 2008.

The survey also revealed that individual fruit intake did not change from 2003 to 2008 at 54 grams.

The amount of 54 grams is about one serving-size banana latundan that contributes about 6.3 percent of the average individual food intake for 2008. This consumption level is lower than the recommended intake of 2-3 servings of fruits daily. No wonder that no fruit was included in the list of most commonly-consumed foods of Filipinos in 2008.

Fruits are rich sources of nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C and fiber. Vitamin A is needed for normal vision, promotes growth and boosts immune resistance, while vitamin C increases the body’s resistance to infection, helps keep gums and teeth healthy and acts as antioxidant, among others.

Fiber provides bulk, aids in normal bowel movement, helps in the management of diabetes, lowers cholesterol and may help prevent certain cancers. However, based on the FCS, Filipinos get most of these nutrients from other food groups, particularly meat, fish and poultry for vitamin A and vegetables for vitamin C and fiber.

The low intake of fruits calls for a more aggressive promotion of fruit consumption and a closer look at the reasons why fruits are not common in the Filipino dining table, including their affordability and availability, as well as the Filipino’s attitude towards eating fruits. (cajavier)

Fruits not common in Pinoy Diet

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In the previous issues, the Cordillera S&T Gazette featured SETUP projects approved within the quarter covered. For the 4th quarter of this year, a total of 10 additional projects were approved and will be implemented within CY 2013 (Table 1).

Table 1. Approved SETUP projects for the 4th quarter of 2012

Project Title Name of Cooperator Address of Cooperator Sector Amount of Project (PHP)

Upgrading and Expansion of Rogelshan Peanut Products and Roasted Coffee

Mrs. Jacqueline M. Cadiente Nangaycayan, Zone 7 Bangued, Abra

Food 393,000.00

ECO-Recycling with the Production of Industrial Deodorizer (Activated Carbons, liquid smokes and charcoal briquettes) from Trimmings and Sawdust of Bamboo and Wood of Balbin’s

Mr. Romeo M. BalbinBalbin’s Furniture Shop

Zone 5, Bariquir, Zone 5 Bangued, Abra

GDH 222,000.00

Upgrading of Meat Processing Facility of Mai-ilang Food Products

Mr. Harold Erick S. PacisMai-ilang Food Products

Laguiben, Lagangilang Abra

Food 496,530.00

Improvement of the Supply Chain of Jumadas’ Vegetables Through Establishment of Noodle Production Facility

Ms. Rowena B. JumadasJumadas Food Products

Sta. Rosa, Bangued, Abra Food 389,600.00

Upgrading the Production Center for Vegetable-Enriched Fresh Noodles, Snacks and Baked Products

Ms. Teresita VilarTerry’s Homemade Veggie Noodles

Poblacion, Dolores, Abra Food 441,600.00

Upgrading of Production Facility for Plain Miki and Veggie-Noodle in the Developing Commercial Area of Poblacion East, Pidigan, Abra

Ms. Delaila TejanoDelaila Tejano Store

Poblacion East, Pidigan Abra

Food 349,500.00

Upgrading the Project of Bulanao Auto Care and General Merchandise

Mrs. Nora M. TioBulanao Auto Care

Purok Datu, Bulanao Tabuk City, Kalinga

Metals and Engineering

700,000.00

Enhancing Production Efficiency and Market Competitiveness of the Abierta Daily Bread Bakeshop

Ms. Divino S. Abierta Acop, CapongaTublay, Benguet

Food 269,500.00

Upgrading of Equipment for Twining Machine of Raw Abaca Fibers

Mr. Albert P. Pat-og Jr.Natonin Fiber Crafts and Trading

Natonin, Mountain Province

GDH 65,000.00

Upgrading of Mila’s Bakeshop Ms. Jasmin T. DelesoMila’s Bakeshop

#453 Yakal St., Poblacion East, lagawe, Ifugao

Food 1,465,000.00

TOTAL (PHP) 4,791,730

set-up corner

SETUP Implementation for 2012

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The Agtangao A & C Enterprises in Bangued, Abra (left) now uses mechanized sugarcane juice extraction in its muzcovado production.

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MOA signing with Ms. Jasmin Deleso at the Provincial Livelihood Center, Lamut, Ifugao on December 11, 2012. (L-R: Dr. Nancy A. Bantog, RC-TTC; Engr. Genna B. Jallorina, PSTD-Ifugao; Ms. Jasmin Deleso, Cooperator; and Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat, Regional Director.

Figure 1. SETUP projects by Industry Sector

For CY 2012, a total of 72 projects were approved. DOST-CAR implemented a total of 184 SETUP projects since the inception of SETUP in 2002. Of the total 184 SETUP projects (Table 2), Baguio City and Ifugao have the most projects with 31 projects each followed by Benguet and Mountain Province (29 each), Kalinga (28), Abra (19) and Apayao (17). Based on industry sectors assisted, the food industry led the other sectors where 44.02% firms on food availed of SETUP (Fig. 1). Health sector is the least. To recall, health and ICT were included as priority areas of SETUP in CY 2012 in addition to the original six (6) namely food, furniture, GDH, metals and engineering, horticulture and aquaculture.

Table 2. SETUP projects from 2002 to 2012

S&T Centers Graduated Completed Terminated On-going Newly Approved Total

Abra 2 3 - 8 6 19Apayao 2 6 - 4 5 17Baguio City 4 15 1 11 - 31Benguet 2 15 1 8 3 29Ifugao 2 18 3 6 2 31Kalinga 2 14 3 6 3 28Mountain Province

2 15 2 7 3 29

TOTAL 16 86 10 50 22 184

The Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) is a nationwide strategy of DOST to encourage and assist SMEs to adopt technological innovations to improve their operations and thus boost their productivity and competitiveness. The program enables firms to address their technical problems through technology transfer and technological interventions to improve productivity through better product quality, human resources development, cost minimization and waste management, and other operation related activities.

MSMEs in CAR are encouraged to avail of this program. Interested firms may visit the provincial S&T centers and the regional office for further details.

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On December 12, 2012, right after the inauguration of the new building of the Innovation and Provincial S&T Center of Mountain Province, some DOST-CAR management and staff headed by Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat proceeded to Lias, Barlig to visit the Community Based Project on Muscovado Processing. After about two hours of enduring the characteristic rough and winding roads of the Cordillera Region, the team reached the small community of subsistence farmers and vegetable growers, nestled among the lush and thick rainforests of the municipality of Barlig.

Reception of the people is warm, which is customary in small barangays like Lias. We were cordially greeted by the people including the two barangay captains of Lias Silangan, Mr. Rexibar M. Charaychay and Lias Kanluran, Mr. Wilfredo B. Masadao. After a short meet and greet, the DOST team were ushered to the project site where a mechanized sugarcane extractor was housed.

The sugarcane juice extractor was funded under the DOST-CAR Grants-in-Aid (GIA) program in CY 2012. Aside from the provision of the juice extractor technology, the Provincial S&T Center of Mountain Province extended the necessary training on muscovado processing and likewise negotiated for the provision of sugarcane planting materials to the community. As their counterpart, the community constructed the building for housing the equipment which is now being used as a common service facility for all residents of Lias.

The objective of the project is to provide the sugarcane juice extractor technology developed by the MIRDC-DOST, for the residents to process their own muscovado and do away with

buying the commercial sugar. The residents informed DOST that they are now producing muscovado for their consumption. They plan to market their product to nearby barangays of Barlig as well as to the other municipalities of Mountain Province.

A short, informal program followed the site visit. This was held at the barangay hall of Lias. The program started with an opening address from the barangay captain of Lias ____ followed by two intermission numbers from Lias Silangan and Lias Kanluran. Dir. Sicat expressed his appreciation for the collective effort of the residents in ensuring the sustainability of the project. He commended the efforts of the community for coming up with their counterpart in putting up the common service facility for muscovado processing as well as the heartfelt songs composed and rendered by the residents. Despite the language barrier, the message of the songs was understood because as Dir. Sicat explained, the message of a song, when rendered from the heart, transcends any communication gaps present. In closing, he reiterated that DOST will continue to provide technical assistance needed to guarantee that the objectives of this community-based project will be achieved.

It was nightfall when we left the community of Lias. Despite the cold, damp weather, hearts were warm as we headed back to the capital town of Bontoc not only because Science and Technology has once again made an impact to a community but also because efforts of the government has reached the grassroots level, ensuring that, albeit the limited technology assistance, it has reached its intended beneficiaries. (smsc)

Note: To fully appreciate the songs, see next page.

EMPOWERMENT THROUGH COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

The Community-Based Project of Lias, Barlig

2nd song: AZUCAR AY MUSCOVADO (Lias Kanluran)

Iba-a ay imangyaTo our fellow people from Mangyaan*Naor-ornong takos naAmmay nan arkiw takoLet us rejoice as we gather here todayRagragsakon tako ay ustoTo welcome our visitors

Ammay tay inmali chaWe are so glad you cameNarpo sin opisinaDOST ay kanan chaStaff and officials from DOSTAt man turnover chaTo turn over the project

Chackel oy mi iyamanWe are very grateful that you haveTay oyyo pinondohanAt inmali nan dapilanFinanced this (sugarcane juice extractor)Tayway oy min kilinganSo we can process our sugarcane

In ali yo nan unas ay hawayanYou brought the Hawaiian varietyAt ta oy mi sim simanAsukar ay muscovadoSo we can process sugar called muscovadoTay nangina nan lakoSince this is expensive

An sangon say oymi inlutoThe first we tried to cookNascob ay muscovadoThe muscovado was overcookedTay achi cami siguradoSince we are not yet sureSin atton mi ay manlutoThe process of cooking (muscovado)

Chawaton mi kasin kan chacayoOnce again we ask a favor from youTa oy yo casin isuroNan atton ay manlutoTo teach us more on how to processAsukar ay muscovadoMuscovado sugar

Ang cay sas uymi kananThat’s all we have to sayAt saramat si nowa nowanBut words are not enough to express our heartfelt gratitudeTa way usaron chi ka adowanFor the things you’ve given us that will used by manyYa umus ka Apo-wanTo God be the glory!

*Changyasan or Mangyaan is the old name of Lias.Translation by Mr. Fernando Pinos-an, SRS II, DOST-CAR.

1st song: (Lias Silangan)

Mayamayaman takoWe thank youKan Kabunian ay wachad uchuFather God, who is in HeavenFinantayam nan charan yoFor the guidance along the wayEnmali ay anap apo- ay ay salidummayTo our officials who came today.

Ammay ay laji takoA pleasant evening to all of usChakayo ay enmaliEspecially to our visitorsAy marpu sin ad tungchuWho came all the way from afarNiyali sin asatan tako- ay ay salidummayTo bring our equipment

Chitako ay mankailiyanWe, the villagers Chackel uytako iyamanHave much to thankSin inyali cha ay pagsayaatanFor the blessing broughtIli tako ad Changyasan*- ay ay salidummayHere in Changyasan

Chakayo ay kailiyanFellow villagersUytako pay asatonLet us harvestUnas ay nuwanuwanOur sugarcane aplentyMuscovado uyna kaammaan- ay ay salidummayTo produce muscovado

Uytako laokThis (muscovado) we mixTambong ay kaimasanTo our most delicious “tambong-tambong”Angkay sas uymi kananThat is all we have to sayMerry x’mas to everyone- ay ay salidummayMerry Christmas to everyone!

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I’ve been always dreaming of being a scholar, but I never thought that I could be one of the deserving DOST SCHOLARS. A faint twinge of excitement floated through my mind when I passed the examination for incoming scholars. Positive and negative thoughts began to mix in and surround my mind. There is the fear I feel because of the pressure and expectations for a scholar, that I’m afraid of leveling on to that expectation. Nevertheless, above the fear, above all emotions, is the joy that it brings to me and my family. All the privileges and advantages of being a scholar bring me this overwhelming joy.

As I begin my journey as a scholar, the first privilege I experienced and enjoyed was the program prepared for us scholars called “SUMMER ORIENTATION AND

ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (SOEP)”. In this one month program, we scholars were given a background on some of the college subjects. We have taken up the preliminary lessons for English, physics, trigonometry and algebra, wherein it became an advantage for

us as we start the first semester of our first year in college. SOEP was not only about

academics, we also had the so called “Psycho-social Training” that trained and formed us to become more “scholarly scholars”. During this one month program, I had the chance to meet my fellow scholars and make friends with

them. This program served as a bridge for me that helped me a lot in adopting to the different challenges

I faced during my first semester. Needless to say, the SOEP is a stepping stone as I begin my mission as a DOST scholar.

After SOEP, I received my stipend for my first month as a scholar. As I received this, I said to myself “This is only the beginning”. I was overwhelmed with joy that time thinking that with the financial aid being given to us, I can help myself and my family as I go to college. With the financial assistance that I am entitled to such as the STIPEND, the aid for the tuition fee, and all the allowances, I am more motivated to do my very best in studying and in fulfilling my duty as a scholar.

There are many expectations for a scholar, especially for DOST scholars. Many people expect a lot from us. In relation with that, people think that scholars should be very intelligent, responsible and that scholars should be this or that. Some rely on their own opinions about scholars. I remembered one of our instructors during SOEP told us “DOST scholars kayo, so inaasahan ko ang mga grades na 98-99. “It might be told in a joking manner but it is still a tough challenge. Whoa! I feel pressure growing, so much that I am becoming too conscious in my every move. However, with the trust and support coming from my parents, my friends, and my mentors, I didn’t let fear take over. I have an obligation to not to break their trust hence make myself worthy of their trust.

My experiences as a DOST scholar had brought me

a different kind of satisfaction of an achievement in life. As I continue as a scholar, experiences would also keep on multiplying as I am also formed to become a better me.

DOST PRIDEMy Experience as DOST-SEI Scholar, 2012-2013

Mariel Gonzales, BS Mechanical Engineering, SLU

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Orientation Seminar on Development Project Identification and Project Proposal Writeshop in CAR (Clockwise: Kalinga, Baguio City-Benguet, Abra, Mountain Province, Ifugao and Apayao.

Dr. Sicat discusses the STEAM program during the Inauguration of the MPSTC Building on December 12, 2012 at Bontoc, Mountain Province.

Kapihan sa DOST-CAR on November 7, 2012 at the DOST-CAR Conference Hall. The press conference focused on the Disaster Mitigation Initiative of DOST. (L-R: Dr.. Salvador Olinares, PAGASA; Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat, Regional Director, DOST-CAR; Engr. Salvador Cesario, PHIVOLCs and Engr. Angel Maguen, SRS II, DOST-CAR.

MPEX graduation program of beneficiaries from Abra on December 7, 2012 at Bangued, Abra.

2nd Joint HARRDEC-CIERDEC Symposium on R&D Highlights on November 28, 2012 at the ATI-CAR, La Trinidad, Benguet.

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Forum on Hazard Risk Assessment in Bontoc, Mt. Province on October 10, 2012.

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s & t trivia

Department of Science & TechnologyCordillera Administrative RegionKm. 6, La Trinidad, Benguet

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“You must be the change you want to see in the world.”

Mahatma Ghandi

The First electric Christmas lights by: Analiza M. Alzate

Thomas Edison was the inventor of the first successful practical light bulb and created the very first strand of electric lights. These strands were strung around the outside of his Menlo Park Laboratory during christmas season in 1880. Before electric christmas lights were invented, families used candles to light up their Christmas trees. In 1882, Edward H. Johnson put the very first string of electric Christmas tree lights together and lighted up a Christmas tree in New York City with eighty small red, white and blue hand-wired electric light bulb. In 1895, some credit President Grover Clevel with spurring the acceptance of indoor christmas lights and requested the White House family Christmas tree to be illuminated by hundreds of multi-colored electric light bulbs. While on 1923 Christmas Eve, President Calvin Coolidge began the country’s celebration of Christmas by lighting the National Christmas Tree with 3,000 electric lights on the Ellipse located south of the White House. While Thomas Edison and Edward H. Johnson may have been the first to create electric strands of light in 1880/1882, Albert Sadacca also saw a future in selling electric Christmas lights. The Sadacca family owned a novelty lighting company. In 1917, Albert suggested

that its store offer brightly colored strands of Christmas lights to the public and they also organized the National Outfit Manufacturers Association (NOMA) with his two brother ( Henri and Leon) in 1920’s. A trade association NOMA soon became NOMA Electric Co., with its members cornering the Christmas light market until the 1960’s. Today we expect to see the holiday season become aglow with electric strands of light. We can be grateful to Thomas Edison, Edward H. Johnson and Albert Sadacca for illuminating our holiday season.

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