Faculty researchers and students from Apayao State College (ASC) brought pride to the institution as they earned multiple awards during the 15th Regional Symposium on Research, Development, and Extension (RDE) Highlights and the 8th Regional Research Student Congress, hosted by Ifugao State University on October 28–30.
Guided by the theme “Happitan (Conversations): Leveraging Science and Technology Towards Sustainable and Innovative Communities,” the event was spearheaded by the Cordillera Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Resources Research and Development (CorCAARRD) and the Cordillera Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development Consortium (CIEERDeC) to foster dialogue and innovation in research and development across the Cordillera.
Participants competed in six major fields — Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR); Education; Extension; Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technologies (IEET); Social AANR; and Socio-Cultural Studies.
ASC’s representatives achieved notable recognition for their innovative research projects and poster presentations.
2nd Place (Oral Presentation – Professional, Extension Category)
“Apayao NTFIH: From Agri Waste to Haste”
— Maria Christina Z. Manicad
2nd Place (Oral Presentation – Professional, S&T AANR Category)
“Exploring the Potentials of Anabo: The Under-Utilized Non-Timber Forest Products in Apayao (4 Studies)”
— Maria Christina Z. Manicad, Hannie T. Martin, David A. Rodolfo, Olivia C. Tomas, Ryan W. Gabit, Ronald O. Ocampo, Agusta B. Dangiwan, David V. Valenzuela, Ma. Christina C. Aguda, and Rodel A. Tapuro
1st Place (Poster Presentation – Professional, Social AANR Category)
“Situational Analysis and Theory of Change Proposed Framework for Sustainable Ecosystem Services for Conner, Apayao Watershed”
— Hannie T. Martin
2nd Place (Poster Presentation – Professional, Social AANR Category)
“Indicators of Sustainable Development of the Community-Based Forest Management of Apayao: A Case Study”
— Hannie T. Martin
1st Place (Poster Presentation – Professional, Education Category)
“The Multi-Faceted Benefits of Chess on the Lives of Chess-Playing Students”
— Marfred T. Sanchez
2nd Place (Oral Presentation – Student/IEET Category)
“Online Document Request Portal for Apayao State College”
— Christopher Molina, William Harry Agarpao, and Joarryluz Agorilla
Photos by: ASC regional symposium participants
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