artisanvisayas The Official Student Publication of Technological University of the Philippines Visayas Volume 22 | Issue 1 | January-October 2024
Panday ng bayan TUPV, DOST naghandog ng kabuhayan sa IP ni Jude Lao
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a bawat pagsikat ng araw sa kanayunan ng Brgy. Katilingban, hinaharap ng Magcorao Tribu Bukidnon ang init ng kahirapan na tila hindi kayang masilungan ng simpleng pagsasaka—kamay na puno ng kalyo, tumatagaktak na pawis, at mga ulong nababalot ng tela bilang panangga sa init. Ngunit sa pamamagitan ng teknolohiya at agham, tila may ulap ng pagasa na unti-unting nagbibigay lilim sa kanilang mga buhay. Bitbit ang layuning suportahan at palaguin ang mga katutubong komunidad, inilunsad ang “Pandayan ng Bayan” ng Technological University of the Philippines Visayas (TUPV), katuwang ang Department of Science and Technology (DOST), bilang bahagi ng programang Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) sa Brgy. Katilingban, ika-21 ng Mayo. Pahina 12 | Filipino
B Jude P. Lao HUBOG NG PAGPUPUYANGI. Buong-pwersang hinuhulma ni Rufino Diaz Jr. ang mga donasyong bakal upang gawing kagamitang agrikultural na handog ng Pandayan ng Bayan.
First DOST reg’l summit drives progress
Lacson ramps up ‘SecuRE’ with PEDR
By Fritz Banguanga
By Paul Roger Roma
Delegates from various institutions gathered to tackle regional needs and strengthen local initiatives during the first-ever Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region VI Scholars’ Association (SAIS) convention, with expert speakers guiding scholars on community involvement and sustainable development, at Iloilo Grand Hotel, Oct. 5-6. The convention facilitated community visits designed to extend educational resources and support in Brgy. Libertad in Lapuz, Brgy. Calumpang in Molo, Brgy. Dalid in Sta. Barbara, and Brgy. Balabag in Pavia, where locals also received orientation on available DOST scholarship programs. “By providing direct access to educational resources and scholarship information, we empower local communities to invest in their future and unlock new opportunities for growth and development,” said DOST Regional Director Rowen Gelonga. Targeting sustainable solutions, Jance Alojamiento, president of the Technological
University of the Philippines Visayas (TUPV) DOST Scholars Association, further noted that the local partnerships played a crucial role in addressing pressing community challenges and enhancing the effectiveness of development initiatives in remote areas. “Those visits allowed us to connect theory with practice and make a tangible difference in the lives of those we served,” Alojamiento said. Additionally, the session featured talks on financial management, youth investment, gender equality, and the importance of scholarly values, which equipped delegates with knowledge and effect positive change in their communities. In his talk about the role of scholars in community development, DOST Science Education Institute Director Jayeel Cornelio emphasized that scholars hold the potential to drive meaningful change in their communities, and “by embodying values of excellence and service, [they] can pave the way for a brighter future.” A
“It’s high time now to move faster to address the perennial brownouts or even blackouts happening in Negros.” In response to the persistent issues of frequent brownouts, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson directed the establishment of the Provincial Energy Development Roadmap (PEDR), initiated following the launch of the ‘SecuRE’ Negros campaign, June 24. The provincial government, stressing the need for a strong energy framework, sought to position the province as a leader in sustainable energy, with the roadmap focused on ensuring reliable energy access and promoting renewable sources. “The framework will now be fleshed out to reflect specific interventions and measures needed to attain the power security goal of the province,” said Rafael
Coscolluela, former governor and now provincial consultant on energy and environment concerns. Coscolluela further stated that the PEDR remained in the process of finalization, with the Department of Energy (DOE) alongside the Negros Occidental Provincial Power Sector Study Group (PPSSG) completing the process. “Once completed, the roadmap will be presented to all stakeholders for adoption at a forthcoming summit,” PPSSG Head Jeanette Patindol said. Meanwhile, the date for the next summit remains undetermined. In line with the SecuRE campaign, the province recently embraced the #RRAAASEON2030 initiative, underscoring its commitment to ensuring Reliable, Renewable, Available, Accessible, Affordable, and Sustainable Energy for Negros Occidental by 2030. A
TUPV mints 422 new licensed professionals By Eloisa Victoria Laud
Reinforcing its reputation in technical education, five topnotchers gained prestige and hoisted the banner of the Technological University of the Philippines Visayas (TUPV) in this year’s licensure examination results, as disclosed by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). A total of 209 engineers, 186 technicians, and 27 chemists achieved professional licensure, emphasizing the institution’s commitment to producing highly skilled graduates in the country. Niele Shem Bañas made history by ranking first in both
the Electronics Engineering and Electronics Technician exams, while Jobrylle John Simbahon also took first place in the Master Plumber exam, followed by Christian John Paul Lijayan in sixth place in the Mechanical Engineer exam, and Kristine Magbanua and Gritchen Pontino securing the second and third spots, respectively, in the Chemical Technician exam. Moreover, the institution has managed to continue its three-year streak as the top performing school in the Chemical Technician exam, achieving a 100% passing rate. A
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