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BY JULIO P. YAP JR.
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Monday, July 3, 2017
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THE PHILIPPINE Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) recently marked its sixth founding anniversary.
The week-long celebration highlighted the national Symposium on Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (NSAARRD), the sixth anniversary program, the Student and Teacher Agri-Aqua Ambassadors for Innovation and Livelihood (STAIL) forum, and PCAARRD staff day.
NSAARRD showcased the outstanding contributions of individuals and institutions in the improvement of the agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources sectors through research and development (R&D).
PCAARRD’s anniversary also highlighted the awardees of the Pantas Award, which sought outstanding scientists/researchers and research administrators, including the Tanglaw Award, which looked for laudable research institutions.
This year’s Pantas awardee for the Outstanding Research/Scientist category was Dr. Porfirio M. Aliño, Deputy Director for Research of the University of the Philippines-Marine Science Institute.
The Outstanding Research Administrator, on the other hand, was awarded to Dr. William C. Medrano, Vice President for Research and Development and Extension and Training of the Isabela State University.
The Tanglaw awardee for this year was the Benguet State University under the leadership of Dr. Feliciano G. Calora, Jr.
The anniversary also places the spotlight on the agency’s media partners through the first-ever Ulat SIPAG Award.
Previously known as the PCAARRD Professional Media Awards, the search has been revised to become more plainfolk in nature and parallel with the other three awards given during the PCAARRD anniversary, namely the Pantas, Tanglaw, and Ugnay, which are all Tagalog words.
The award continues to recognize the important role and valuable support of media practitioners as a vital link between the S&T sector and its clients in technology promotion, commercialization, and adoption.
The winners of the 2017 Ulat SIPAG Award under the print category include Julio P. Yap Jr. for third place; Rainier A. Ronda for second place; and Paul M. Icamina for first place. The winner under the broadcast category was Dr. Custer C. Deocaris of Radyo Agila.
While the winners recognized under NSAARRD in the Research Category include the papers, “Development of innovative feed supplements and feeding schemes for increased goat productivity” which garnered third place; “Molecular markers for mango cultivar identification and genetic characterization” which garnered second place; and “S&T management approaches against Fusarium wilt [Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc)] on Cavendish in Mindanao,” which attained the first place.
Also recognized during the PCAARRD anniversary were the Dr. Elvira O. Tan Awardees.
The Dr. Elvira O. Tan Award honors Filipino scientist and researchers for their exceptional publication of research and development results, which support the advancement of the country’s national economic and food security.
It was established in 1987 as a tribute to Dr. Elvira O. Tan, an outstanding researcher and prolific writer.
The celebration also featured the book launching of the following publications: “Corals of the Philippines: A field guide focusing on threated species,” “Reproductive patterns of selected coral species in the Philippines,” “Culture and rearing techniques of corals from larvae manual,” and “Beyond the Depths.” (jaypeeyap@ymail.com/PN)
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