The Official Newsletter of the Bulacan State University Research and Development Center

1. THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER
BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY City of Malolos
Issue No. 1 September 2011
In this issue
Faculty Research Grants p3
Opening Salvo for S.Y. 2011-2012: Collaborative Researches p4
Research Awards p4
BulSU Partners with LGU p6
RDC Holds Seminar - Writeshop on Preparation CS Latest Advocacy p7
and Financing of Research Proposals RDC Plan of Action p10
The Writeshop conducted by percentages. The following realities and drastically move on to the
RDC last July 8, 2011 brought are summarized: international level. (Parochial
together a group of experts from research outputs or local journals
 There is the urgency for the with “Iskul Bukol” standards do not
different colleges and units of the
university to produce research anymore count during
University, who were capable of accreditations).
outputs across disciplines and
identifying the issues related to institutions and have these
their disciplines. Dr. Danilo Hilario, published in the international level,  The University’s Graduate
VP for Planning, Research and specifically in the International School Program should be the
Extension, admonished research Scientific Indexed (ISI) Journals. bastion, the fountainhead in
research production. It is in the
stakeholders to pool resources,
 The University is putting more level of consciousness that
define issues and come up with problems arise. Professional
premium on instruction and
meaningful proposals. advancement and achievements
producing quality graduates with
competitive academic do not just end
“There is an allotment for with PhDs or
and technical skills at
research proposals to the tune of
par with international “Let us publish, lest EdDs. Degree
eight million pesos, and faculty
standards, with high we perish!” holders should not
researchers are given the same have the negative
batting average in
opportunities. This is a continuous complacency with
board licensure
process, a good avenue for you to stock thinking and
examinations; yet,
build your own niche,” said knowledge depression.
neglecting the Quality of Research
Dr. Hilario. Dissertation outputs are the
which constitutes 60% of the criteria
set for Accreditation; Teaching Magnum Opus of educators’
It is lamentable indeed, that academic profession; hence,
Quality is only 20%, and Quality of
there is money in research but few unless they publish or present their
Students, also 20%.
are interested. Dr. Hilario also left paper in the international level
a very strong reminder; “Let us
 The budget for
publish, lest we perish!”
research has been
allocated but there are
The Resource Speaker, Dr. no takers and no
Nicomedes Roberto Pagulayan, winning research
Director of CHED Zonal Research proposals have been
Center for Region III and Executive submitted.
Director of AUF Research Center,
presented data as to the status of  For the
University to move on
research outputs published by
to Level IV
leading SUCs in Region 3 in the Accreditation, it has to
international level (CLSU, TSU, purposively strengthen
BulSU) which puts our university in its Research and
a dismal level in terms of Extension Programs Dr. Pagulayan welcomes questions from the participants
continued on page 3

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they just
Dr. Danilo S. Hilario
Challenges and Context
Dr. Mariano C. De Jesus We’re indeed happy for the birth of “The Quest” whose maiden
issue carries all research related issues and concerns of the academe.
We decided to put up one publication with the hope of sustaining the effort
With this maiden issue of the of various stakeholders of keeping the academies informed not so much
“The Quest” for the fiscal year, let me as we are involved in the discipline of research in general; but most
extend my warmest greetings to all. I would importantly, we have the duty as leaders and examples to our youth to
like to congratulate the staff, contributors renew and uphold even more our highest commitment to national
and Coordinators from all colleges and development through research.
campuses for their never ending efforts and
Our task is to address the burning issues confronting the field of
endeavors in coming up with research
research today. We have, in the preparation to this maiden issue, taken
outputs, with the sheer desire of uplifting the liberty to present the initiative by each colleges encapsulated into
quality life. news items/reports which are all perceived to be relevant and significant
to all sectors concerned. However, the news items are by no means
Indeed, upholding the ideals of Bulacan limitation of the more substantial and deeper ramifications of the
State University, this RDC Newsletter will development taking place in the research field perceived by the
always be one of the best channels to concerned sectors. Precisely, this newsletter is here to share our
convey pertinent details, achievements and experiences, success and perhaps, our shortcomings in our effort to
research significant activities of the improve our research pursuits. Our news items, pictorials, no matter how
University in pursuit of relevance and insignificant and humble, would spell success or failure of this
undertaking.
excellence.
We would like to say “kudos” to all stake holders who made this
Congratulations!
issue possible (Can Dr. Merly be far behind?). Let this be the time for all
of us to face the challenges of today towards a brighter tomorrow.
Dr. Dinia Delfina S. Reyes
Finally, we’ve come up with this Newsletter that would cater to all the colleges and units of the University.
“The Quest” captures the real essence of research - the never ending search for knowledge, and the constant efforts of
translating all these into practical use. Call it pragmatism with clear shades of functionality of the most essential things
academically unearthed.
Like a baby being birthed, the Newsletter went through labor pains, with all the research outputs and activities waiting
to be “capsulized” and presented. Certainly, when it comes to content, the RDC finds it overwhelmingly never wanting.
In Research parlance, countless possibilities and opportunities are at the offing; and things are just waiting to be
scrutinized, touched, discovered and confirmed.
We are thus exhorting you to share good ideas, quality feature articles and newsworthy events, and let the whole
academic community and the world read your research schemes, projects and accomplishments. This time we all rushing to
level up and go international.
For this issue, we are featuring the major research activities which include faculty paper presentations, trainings
attended, recognition and research awards received and collaborative research and extension efforts with the communities.
We want to hear from you more often. Email us: carlamandap@yahoo.com or wowadiniasreyes@yahoo.com.
Your comments, suggestions and letter to the Editor are welcome.

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Seminar-Writeshop… from page 1
contribute to the usual culture of forms and providing management “Where did we go wrong?
“in-breeding”, fostering the support for research, incentives and We often blame corruption, over
traditional comfort zone policies for faculty development population and poverty,
mentality and seem to have programs. forgetting that those are effects
gotten stalled in the middle of the or symptoms rather than causes
hi-way of discovery and  Close monitoring of of underdevelopment. We have
transmission. stakeholders or research spent too much time and
proponents would ensure that no resources addressing problem
 To foster the research
resources would be wasted and symptoms instead of attending to
culture in the academe, the
proper research outputs in an their causes. The direct cause of
Graduate School policies should
academic setting be propelled more underdevelopment is poor
be geared towards attainment of
within the realm of extension work Science and Technology,
international norms and
and thus strongly interfacing brought about by failure to do
standards for performance;
research and extension practices in research properly.”
curricula, academic processes
the academe. (Underscoring by Dr. Pagulayan).
should be research-directed;
(CAL: Dr. Dinia S. Reyes)
research mentoring and
mentoring re-tooling should be Dr. Pagulayan shared this
strengthened; formation of strong statement by his mentor,
consortia in various Dr. Flor Lacanilao:
Faculty and Student Research Projects Receive Institutional Funding
The year 2010 saw the
completion of four (4) research
projects which were instituted
through internal funding sources.
With the R&D Center at the helm,
the University continues to
implement programs and activities
relevant to the institution’s
research mandate.
 Strengths and Needs of
Faculty Members of BULSU:
Input to Professional
Development Program. With the
academic community as the target Memorandum of Agreement, March 29, 2010
beneficiaries, the proponents, with Dr. Alfredo Mendoza and selected Mechanical engineering students
Dr. Emerlita Naguiat, Dr. Vicky
Valenzuela and Dr. Erlinda completed in collaboration with Merissa Lanoso, the project has
Villamoran aimed at determining selected Mechanical engineering won two major research awards for
the professional strengths and students, namely: Kenneth its creativity and innovativeness.
needs of faculty based on their Santos, Francis Faustino, John
level of competencies. Results Entereso and Jerbert Bilale.  Oxy-acetylene Pathfinder.
served as basis on the formulation This project was completed by
of a professional development  Marx 58 Tire Stripper. Dr. Alfredo Mendoza and a
program for the faculty. The study designed and fabricated group of Mechanical engineering
a device that will easily break the students consisted of Jessie
 Mechanical Can Crusher. bead, dismount and mount land Ramirez, Denis Gonzales, Russel
This research project fabricated a vehicle tires. Headed also by Dr. Macale and Ruel Dutado. It was
machine for crushing aluminum Alfredo Mendoza, and in developed to improve the
cans into smaller pieces for collaboration with selected traditional technique of cutting
the purpose of recycling and Mechanical engineering students metals especially when forming
saving storage space. Led by Dr. namely; R-Jay Relano, Christian perfect circles and straight lines.
Alfredo Mendoza, the project was Tuazon, Mark Anthony Redo and (CAL: Dr. Dinia S. Reyes)
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Collaborative Researches
The University continues to Ms. Alma D. Politano and Tuberculosis and Determination
explore external funding Mr. Raymund F. Javier, faculty Treatment Compliance”, is a
opportunities and thereby members from the College of collaborative effort with various
establish functional research Science, were designated as SUCs, private HEIs and selected
linkages with various institutions. lead researchers for this study government agencies.
Two (2) collaborative research representing the University
projects were approved during the in various research activities With a 2.4M funding grant
last quarter of 2010 in the fields of specified in the Contract. from the PCHRD-DOST and DOH,
medicinal and health researches. The study has recently conducted the study aims to evaluate and
brine shrimp bioassay for improve the implementation of the
In collaboration with AUF, toxicity, REC assay for National Tuberculosis Program in
NEUST and CLHRDC, the study mutagenicity and micronucleus Region III. The study has
entitled “Pharmacological Studies assay for mutagenicity completed its hospital surveys and
of Selected Medicinal Plants” was and antimutagenicity. interviews to date. (Ms. Carla M.
first approved last May 2010 with Mandap)
a funding grant of Php150,000.00 The second approved study
from the Phillip Morris Phil. Inc. entitled, “Patients’ knowledge of
Faculty and Student Research Projects Win Awards
The College of Engineering Device)” developed and presented R-Jay Relano with Dr. Alfredo
st
has takes pride and enjoys the by a group of students from the Mendoza as Adviser, won 1 prize
strong and increasing success in class of Engr. Rina Santiago, (Innovation Category) in the
rd
research performance for the spearheaded by Don Angelo 3 Annual Research Award (ARAW
Academic Year 2010-2011. Teodoro and Engr. Oliver Mariano 2010) held at the Polytechnic
st
The Electronics and as Adviser, won 1 Prize with a University of the Philippines (PUP)
Communications Engineering cash equivalent of Php500,000.00 Sta Mesa, Manila last March 10,
(ECE) and Mechanical to the winning team and 2011. The same research study
Engineering (ME) departments Php500,000.00 in the form of a was presented in the DOST-TAPI
have won top awards in two major grant to BulSU. The competition 2010 Joint Central Luzon and
research competitions was participated by SWEEP NCR Invention Contests and
showcasing new ideas in mobile partner schools and the final Exhibits held in the Hiyas ng
and broadband communications judging was made by a panel of Bulacan Convention Center, City
and mechanical engineering, experts selected by Smart of Malolos on August 24-26, 2010.
respectively. Communications last March. Having emerged as one of the
Regional winners under the
The entry of the ECE In addition to this, the project Student Creative Research
th
department in the 8 SWEEP “MARX 58 Tire Stripper” designed Category, the project was brought
Innovation and Excellence Awards by a group of Mechanical of to the National Competition in
entitled “3D (Dengue Detecting engineering students headed by Cebu City last November.
The College of Engineering is
highly motivated in soaring spirit,
and greatly inspired by the
incentives that come with these
accomplishments. Looking forward
that in the coming years, there will
be more to expect as the
campaign and support to conduct
more competitive research
outputs, intensified by the R&D
Center and with full coordination
of the Dean of Engineering,
Dr. Nicanor Dela Rama.
Marx 58 Tire Stripper Project Exhibit during the DOST-TAPI (COE: Engr. Rina S.P. Santiago)
Invention Contest and Exhibit last August 24-26, 2010

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CSSP Gears CHE Faculty Attends Research Seminars
towards the In line with the university’s Tourism industries. Furthermore,
Promotion of vision of developing graduates
capable of responding to the
new trends in Hospitality and
Tourism researches and activities
Research Culture needs of the Region and the
demands of global standards, the
were discussed.
Dr. Melissa Lucia-Reyes, College of Home Economics Moreover, two of the
Chairperson of the Department of (CHE) thru its faculty, attended a members of the CHE Research
Psychology of the De La Salle seminar on “Primer on Research Council attended a Seminar-
University-Taft, Manila with her Methods in Hospitality and Writeshop sponsored by the R&D
colleague, Ms. Mary Ann Garo Tourism” at the UP Asian Institute Center of the Bulacan State
Santiago, delivered a lecture on of Tourism last May 18, 2011. University last July 8, 2011.
how to conduct research using This seminar was sponsored by Thru these events, the College
quantitative and qualitative the Union of Filipino Tourism hopes to bring out the best
research designs. This was held Educators (UFTE). The seminar research outputs in the Hospitality
last June 9, 2011 in Tanghalang provided insights on how and Tourism industries.
Plaridel, Audio Visual Room of the qualitative and quantitative (CHE: Ms. Joanna May C.
CSSP Building and was researches are conducted and Nepomuceno)
participated by the Social Science designed in the Hospitality and
faculty members.
This undertaking is part of the 4th CICT In-House Review awards “Best
Capstone Project” and “Best Project
CSSP Taunang Talastasan where
discourses on various topics and
issues under the umbrella of
social sciences and philosophy Design” Categories
are given elucidation for
continuing professional education The College of Information & 2) “
of its faculty members. Communications Technology held Online Reservation System
th
its 4 In-House Review of for Amana Waterpark” by
On June 30, 2011, a Seminar-
Completed Student Research Mark Bryan Pangan,
Writeshop in the College was
Studies and Projects last March Sunshine Lazaro, Darwin
conducted to apply the
knowledge gained during the in-
25, 2011 at the CICT Reading Dela Cruz, Norman Galman,
service training. It was held in the Center. and Neil Justine Santos
CSSP library and was attended by Mr. Project Adviser: Mrs.
Bobby Lopez, Mr. Ricardo Capule, Selected researches of Mrs. Rosemarie Baustista
Jr., Ms. Josefina Ochoa, Ms. Information Technology and 3) “RFID Library System for
Catherine Lazaro, Ms. Ria Computer Technology senior Bulacan Provincial Library”
Ignacio, Mr. Frederick John students were witnessed during by Aevin Joseph Rabago,
Macale, and Mr. Charles Joseph the paper presentation. For the Bernadette Polintan, Jenny
De Guzman. After a long day of BS Information Technology Lyn Espina, Anne Veronica
brainstorming and deliberation, Capstone Project, the following Onciangco, Allan Andres
the group finally drafted a papers were presented through and Sarie Durante.
research entitled “Career the help and guidance of Project Adviser: Mr. Adrian
Women’s Perceived Level of Mr. Orlando S. Palmero, Jr.: Valmocina
Participation in Family Decision
Making Process”. And for the BIT Computer
1) “CICT Online Grade Technology Project Design,
Evaluation System” by Paul through the support and
These efforts of the research
Raymond Mendiola, Daniel guidance of its Coordinator, Mr.
proponents from the College
Dionisio, Bryan Salting, Arvin Pagsibigan, the following
collectively respond to the
Mary Rose Torculas and researches were presented:
challenge of the University to
Akbar Tumale.
develop the research culture in
Project Adviser: Mr. Alex 1.) “CICT Public Addressing
the academic community for the
Caparas and Information System”
upliftment of quality life.
(CSSP: Mr. Bobby DG. Lopez) by John Webster Abihay;
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CICT In-house… from page 5
Adrian Alejandro; Ma.
Bustos Campus Partners with Local
Concepcion Alfonso; Ariel
Bautista Mark Sean Lao;
Government to Undertake Researches
Marielle Shyra Pangilinan, Edy-
Lyn B. Velasco; John Mark
Perez; and Dexter David
Reyes.
Project Adviser: Mr. Ruel
Paraiso
2.) “Multi Purpose Mobile Phone
Station” by Alexander L.
Aguilar; Benjie G. Guinto,
Airene G. Din, Nico John D.
Jolo, Jayson Manalo. Paul
Jhon P. Carlos, Richard
Arienda, Terrence delos
Reyes, and Alvin Manio
Project Adviser Mrs. Digna
Evale Dr. Mariano C. De Jesus, Mayor Arnel F. Mendoza and the Administrators of the
3.) “7-in-1 Key Operated Media BulSU-Bustos Campus signed the Memorandum of Agreement last July 25, 2011
Device” by Winston S. Adriano,
Joseph Aven B. Capiral, Aljhon
C. Mallari; Jason L.Maquiñana, The Bulacan State University The activity showcased the
Nikko C. Meneses, Rose Ann C. is true to its mission of building a faculty researches which were
Macaraig, Joseph DR. Ignacio, critically evaluated by the R&D
transformative community as
Jezrel O. Acoriza; Vanessa Director, Dr. Emerlita S. Naguiat;
Calderon, and Dennis D. Javier
manifested by the recently
Project Adviser: Mr. Eddinel concluded MOA signing between Asst. Director Ms. Ma. Jenina A.
Valentino. the BulSU represented by Tongol and Dr. Reynaldo Sagum,
Dr. Mariano C. De Jesus and faculty member of Bustos.
Local Government of Bustos, (Bustos Campus: Leoncia Jane
The Board of Judges for the Azunta T. Nicdao)
represented by Mayor Arnel F.
BSIT category consisted of Prof.
Mendoza, last July 25, 2011 in
Bernandino P. Malang, Director of
front of the Bustos Municipal
the School of Information
Building.
Technology Education of Baliuag
University; and Engr. Romano A.
Nursing Faculty
and Students
This endeavor undertakes
Gabrillo and Engr. Alexander M.
pertinent research activities
Aquino, faculty members of the
BulSU College of Engineering.
which include the improvement
of Day Care Teachers, promotion “Demystified” by
For the BIT Computer of the local government through
the creation of website; and
Dr. Denise Polit
Technology category, Board of
Judges consisted of the following: development and utilization of
the Angat River. The College of Nursing together
Mr. Romeo Robles, Head of the
with about hundreds of Nursing
ECT Department of BulSU
Also present in the MOA schools in the country attended the
College of Industrial Technology;
signing were the Administrators series of lecture and seminar-
Mr. Rufino De Jesus, OJT
and R&D staff of BulSU-Bustos workshop on Nursing research held
Coordinator of BulSU College of
Campus and members of the at various venues last January 2011
Information and Communications
Sangguniang Bayan. and jointly sponsored by the Mique
Technology; and Mr. Gregorio de
International Conference and Event
Leon, Chairman of Sound System
The Bustos Campus also Planners (MICEP).
Committee of BulSU.
spearheaded its 4th In-house
The seminar-workshop for
The research projects, “Online Review of Completed Faculty
students was held at the Philippine
Reservation System for Amana Researches on August 4, 2011
Trade Training Center, Pasay City
Waterpark” and “Multi-Purpose held at the AVR of Pancho
last January 23 and 30 while the
Mobile Phone Station” emerged Building, through the efforts of its
workshop for faculty was held last
as winners in the Best Capstone newly designated Research
January 24 at the College of
Project and Best Project Design Coordinator, Ms. Leoncia Jane
St. Benilde Hotel, Manila.
Categories, respectively. (CICT: Azunta T. Nicdao.
Ms. Eunice B. Custodio) continued on page 7

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Nursing Seminar… from page 6
“Motor Operated Lazy Susan” wins
The theme for the event was
“Demystifying Nursing Research: R&D Awards
A lifelong Path to Evidence-Based
Nursing Practice”, with the top The College of Industrial
world expert on research and the Technology (CIT) held their local
well-acclaimed author on nursing In-House Review of Completed
research, Dr. Denise Polit, as the Researches last November 15,
resource speaker. Dr. Polit is an 2010 at the CIT E-Learning Center.
American researcher, but not a The event was participated by the
nurse by profession. She has following faculty members: Dr.
published a book being used by Dolly P. Maroma and Mr. Jay De
almost all Nursing schools entitled Jesus from the Food Technology
“Nursing Research: Generating Department; Engr. Bernardo
and Assessing Evidence for Pangilinan, Engr. Wenceslao
Nursing Practice” in 2008 and has Valerio and Allen Maroma from the “Motor Operated Lazy Susan” Project
been translated into various EEC Department; and Mr. Presentation last November 23, 2010
languages. Reynaldo Salamat from the
Drafting Technology Department. Development Consortium
Basic ideas on the use of (CLIERDEC) Regional R&D
research in the nursing practice Dr. Maroma and Mr. De Jesus Symposium held at Baliuag
were introduced. Several topics won the Best R&D Paper for their University, Baliuag, Bulacan last
were also discussed to encourage research, “Motor Operated Lazy December 9, 2010 and competed
and stimulate positive thinking Susan with Lights and Sound with fourteen participating schools in
among nursing students about Effects”. The proponents also the Region. Papers were evaluated
conducting research. Techniques represented the College in the according to the following criteria:
on generating research questions University wide research contribution to the national/regional
were emphasized using clinical competition sponsored by the R&D goals; sustainability; adequacy of
scenarios to stress out different Center last November where they design and methodologies; and
ways on how getting good also won the Best R&D Paper for clarity and style of presentation.
rd
evidence can help practicing the Technology Generation The project won 3 Place in the
nurses improve. (CON: Ms. Mart category. The project was also Best R&D Paper Category. (CIT:
Juaresa Cabantog) presented in the Central Luzon Mr. Allen N. Maroma and Dr. Warlito
Industry and Energy Research and M. Galita)
CS Latest Advocacy: Rehabilitation and Monitoring of the Coastal
Areas and Mangrove Habitats of Bulakan, Bulacan
The College of Science (CS) The first monitoring visit was Prehabilitation, Microbiology
is currently working on a research conducted last January 2011 and and Limnology. Other projects are
and extension project entitled: plans are already underway for the underway that are also in
“Level 1 Monitoring: Structural next monitoring schedule. The connection with the mangrove
and Functional Characteristics of activities in the next project include monitoring and these include
Mangroves and Degree of Human determination of the physico- assessment of the physico-
Impact”. The project is part of a chemical and biological properties chemical properties of the Bulakan
three-phase program that aims to of the soil and water samples in the river which is currently susceptible
rehabilitate and monitor the coastal areas of Wawang Capiz; to pollution that could result to
coastal areas and mangrove monitoring the structural and degradation.
habitats of Bulakan, Bulacan. The functional properties of existing
program was recently launched mangroves in the area and planting The researchers and extension
last August 2011 when a of mangrove propagules to workers of the College are also
Memorandum of Agreement was increase forest cover. working on new projects that
signed between BulSU and the complement their curricular
Municipality of Bulakan by their The College of Science has a offerings, namely, BS Biology and
agency heads, Dr. Mariano C. De strong research and extension BS Mathematics. (CS: Ms. Maria
Jesus and Mayor Patrick program along the areas of Jenina A. Tongol)
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CAFA Faculty attends International Conferences
L.Arch. Madonna P. Danao, On the other hand, a group of
pala (Philippine Association of Geronimo R. Lajom, uap,
Architecture faculty consisted of Arch. Godesil G. Lejarde, uap,
Landscape Architects) and faculty Arch. Ma. Saturnina C. Parungao,
of the College of Architecture and Arch. Ronald Allan M. Alongalay,
uap, Arch. Ma. Teresa V. Gopez, uap, Arch. Jeffrey Carlo Gavino,
Fine Arts (CAFA) attended the uap, Arch. Danny D. Capili, uap,
International Federation of and Arch. Ariel Reyes, uap,
Arch. Danilo S. Faustino, uap, Arch. attended the International Lighting
Landscape Architects (IFLA) Asia
Pacific Regional Congress in Associations of the World (ILAW)
Bangkok, Thailand last January 17- Conference held in Fontana
21, 2011 with theme, “Hospitality: Leisure Park, Clark Field, Angeles
Interact with land.” The purpose of City, Pampanga last February 3-4,
IFLA is to coordinate the activities 2011.
of member associations when
dealing with global issues and to This international conference
ensure that the profession of aims to expand knowledge and
Landscape Architecture continues explore possible research topics in
to prosper as it affects the design relation to Architectural Lighting.
and management of our Participants of 2011 ILAW Conference (CAFA: Arch. Godesil G. Lejarde).
February 3-4, 2011
environment. Scientific papers
presented were divided into six
topics: 1) Water and Hospitality;
3) Thai current Design and
Hospitality; 4) Diversity and CAL Faculty Action Research Efforts: Crucial
Hospitality; 5) Healing Landscapes;
and 6) Urban Green.
in Leveling Up Towards Accreditation
The highlights of the event
include lectures, charette, and In the spirit of developing a working closely with some part-
group works that created culture of research, the College of time teachers in group
installation art and exposure trips Arts and Letters (CAL) after cooperative research efforts:
to various historical sites. Among an academic deliberation
the lecturers were Mr. Takano spearheaded by the Assistant 1. “Language Learning
Fumiako of Takano Landscape, Dean, Dr. Bonifacio Cunanan and Motivation as a Correlate of
who discussed about College Research Coordinator, Learning Autonomy Among
Environmental Arts and Landscape Dr. Dinia Delfina S. Reyes, the Selected Students of the
Design of Hokaido Japan, Mr. Pin identified areas for research and College of Arts and Letters”
Sasao: Installation and Land came up with eleven most relevant Proponents: Estrella F.
Art, and Mr. Treechart Loakewoo: research titles, providing the CAL Fajardo, Benedicta R.
Conservation of Ampawa Cultural faculty a platform to produce Buenaventura and Criszah
Heritage, Catherin Bull AM MLArch research outputs and gird up Flor A. Domingo
(Melb) Dr. Des (Harvard) Emeritus towards accreditation of the 2. “Development of
Professor, Faculty of Architecture, College. Instructional Materials in
Building and Planning, University Teaching English 113 (Study
of Melbourne who talked about, The identified areas include: and Thinking Skills)
“From land to landscape: from Discourse Analysis; English for Proponent: Susan M. Galvez
space to place-landscape Academic/Specific Purposes; 3. “A Survey on the Best
architecture as an agent of Journalism, Qualitative Research Assessment Practices of
contemporary transformation.” Methods in Mass Communication; Literature Teachers in the
The Department of Landscape Language Advertising; Pagtuturo College of Arts and Letters”
Architecture of Chulalongkorn ng Filipino, Panitikan/Literature, Proponents: Issachar A. Dela
University, Thailand Landscape Paghahanda ng mga Kagamitang Cerna, Marjorie Miguel, and
Architects Association (TALA) and Pampagtuturo; Writing and Annalyn M. Pascual
Uniresearch sponsored the Contrastive Rhetoric. 4. “Test in the English
activities of IFLA APR congress. Achievement of Selected
The participants also visited the Specifically, six regular CAL Freshmen in the College of
BAA Klong Khon community, faculty responded to the urgent call Arts and Letters”
a mangrove reforestation area.
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CAL Research Efforts… from page 8
Proponents: Yolanda B. geographic complexity requires
Villavicencio, Crisanta De civic capacity, intermunicipal and THE QUEST
Leon, Ma. Faye Caballero
5. “Kabisaan ng mga Lokal na
interjurisdictional cooperation and
the translation of academic research
Editorial Staff
Likhang Kagamitang into useable information for
Pampagtuturo sa Kagawaran institutional collaborative action at
ng Filipino sa BulSU” the local-regional levels. Dr. Dinia Delfina S. Reyes
Proponents: Orlando D. Editor
Pineda, Bay-Viz Caleon,
Josephine Arceta Partnership Goals
6. “Isang Sarbey sa Kakayahang Dr. Emerlita S. Naguiat
Pampanitikan ng mga Piling Associate Editor
Mag-aaral sa Batsilyer ng The proposed partnership aims
Sining sa Kolehiyo ng Artes at to examine how universities can
serve as critical enabler of civic
Letras” Ms. Carla M. Mandap
Proponent: Edilberto Larin capacity and collaborative problem
solving among governments, Assistant Editor/Layout Artist
Apparently, there is a sense of citizens, civic associations and
urgency and advocacy in triggering other stakeholders for productive
the stakeholders to level up engagement and management of Contributors
research activities. Dr. Bonifacio the watershed regions.
Cunanan successfully presented Ms. Mart Juaresa M. Cabantog
these titles during the Echo-Seminar The challenge of the proposed Ms. Eunice B. Custodio
inspired by Temasek Foundation project and partnership is directed Dr. Warlito M. Galita
to the following objectives: (1)
and Center for English Language
create training and curriculum
Arch. Godesil G. Lejarde
Communication, National University
program for capacity building of Mr. Bobby DG. Lopez
of Singapore (NUS). Dr. Bonifacio Mr. Allen N. Maroma
Cunanan went to NUS on local leaders and staff; (2) analyze
December 6-8,2010. (CAL: Dr. Dinia the politics of institutions in Ms. Joana May C. Nepomuceno
S. Reyes) regional watershed and Angat river Ms. Leoncia Jane Azunta Nicdao
management and governance; and Engr. Rina S.P. Santiago
(3) identify constraints and Ms. Ma. Jenina A. Tongol
opportunities for all collaborative Mr. Marvin R. Tullao
New Research governance and universities
involvement in this endeavor.
Collaboration Eyed Technical Staff
Partnership Outcomes Ms. Jean C. Gonzales
The Challenge
The project builds on
The Angat river and watershed
partnerships between UBC-CHS,
Dr. Danilo S. Hilario
region provides irrigation to Bulacan
UBC UN Habitat Exchange, De La Dr. Mariano C. De Jesus
farms and supply about 90-97% of Consultants
Salle University, Bulacan State
Metro Manila’s electricity and water
University and the Bulacan
needs. Intense urban
Provincial Government. Long term
industrialization around the river,
impacts of the partnership inlcude
coupled with steady in-migration of
future research and social learning
informal settlers who depend on the
linking collaborative river Published by
river for livelihood and waste
governance with regional Bulacan State Univeristy
disposal, make this a classic
development planning in the other
“tragedy of the commons” problem.
river basins, particulary in
Research and Development Center
City of Malolos
Angat river borders dozens of Pampanga, Pasig, Marikinina,
Laguna and Pangansinan and www.bulsu.edu.ph
villages located in the 11 out of 24 (044) 796 0916
municipalities of Bulacan province, Lingayen Gulf in the north, Naga
northeast of Manila. Addressing and Bicol river basin in the
watershed management and river southern region of Luzon.
governance and given this political- (Dr. Danilo S. Hilario)

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RDC Plan of Action for S.Y. 2011-2012
Dr. Emerlita S. Naguiat
The Research and Development Center (RDC) is determined to advisers) and students to conduct researches based on the
revitalize its commitment and endeavors towards Research and priorities of the University; and to provide funding for acceptable
Development. Hence, the RDC, through a collaborative effort of research proposals. The research instructors and advisers will make
empowered research-oriented individuals, will undertake the following the initial evaluation on the merits of the students’ proposals before
broad activities/plan for the School Year 2011-2012:
dgsgs submitting the proposals to the University Research Council for
possible funding.
1. Enhancing Research Capability. The activities will comprise
of seminar-workshops on data analysis, research-extension linkages 6. Establishment and Maintenance of RDC Database. The
and research proposal writeshop taking into consideration the Database will include information of the research outputs (institutional
University research agenda as well as the funding thrusts of the researches including theses and dissertations), research manpower
various funding agencies. and research linkages among others. The database will keep track of all
Seminar-workshop on research publication writing will also be the information and facilitate an organized storage of data.
conducted to enable the faculty members to understand the relevance
of research functions; articulate the need to publish in refereed 7. Creation of Research Clusters. The four (4) interdisciplinary
journals; choose appropriate journal publications for their research research clusters are designed to enable scholars to better exchange
articles; observe the guidelines for submitting journal articles; ideas and explore emerging research areas and to work more
demonstrate skills for writing publishable journal articles; and effectively with industry, other research organizations and the
eventually learn to critique journal article of peers. community.
The Clusters are truly interdisciplinary in nature, which will involve
2. Research Utilization. This will consist of newsletter all colleges/campuses to showcase their research strengths and have a
publication, bulletin of information, exhibits of completed direct tie to a graduate program. These research clusters will be
researches/projects and in-house reviews. powerful centers of creativity, in which teams of researchers from a
Interfacing research and extension will also be implemented to wide range of disciplines collaborate across traditional boundaries to
publicize widely and optimize the utilization of the research outputs in bring research knowledge to bear on issues of intellectual, scientific,
extension and University projects/ programs. The research and social, economic, environmental and cultural importance.
extension educators and specialist shall teach, facilitate and Each Cluster will be spearheaded by a Chair who will direct the
collaborate in providing research-based information for social mobility activities and progress of research cluster programs. This Cluster Chair
of its recipients. should have the expertise to direct Cluster activities and to engage
other faculty members as well as the students in conducting
3. Strengthening Inter-Institutional Research Collaboration.
researches. Thus, Cluster Chair is responsible in organizing cohesive,
This will include participation to common activities like conferences,
comprehensive, synergistic programs that lead to the development of
meetings, networking, outsourcing and other related activities as well
interdisciplinary proposals and funding opportunities.
as sharing of technical experts.
The Research Clusters will allow the University to effectively focus
Collaboration will be actively promoted to break down the
its capabilities, match the requirements of funding agencies, support
barriers among universities, industry, commerce, government and the
interdisciplinary research and provide opportunities for faculty
public services. Specific driving factors include: the growth of the
participation in sponsored programs.
knowledge economy and attempts to strengthen the economic and
The BulSU - RDC research clusters include: (1) Research
social contribution of research; a shift towards more applied research
Cluster for Culture, Education, and Social Sciences; (2) Research
in collaboration with other knowledge creators and users; greater
Cluster for Basic Sciences; (3) Research Cluster for Engineering and
concentration of research activity and partnership in the use of plant,
Industrial Research; (4) Research Cluster for Health and Sports
equipment and expertise; the growth of the directed mode of funding
Science.
based on priority areas and problem oriented project funding; and, the
shift towards a mass higher education system and lifelong learning.
8. Creation of Intellectual Property Office. This aims to create a
4. Intensifying Linkages with the Municipal and Provincial University environment that encourages the generation of new
Government. This will focus on the identification of the municipal and knowledge by faculty, staff, and students; to facilitate wide transfer of
provincial government’s thrusts and support to research and useful inventions and writings to society; to motivate the development
development to enable the RDC to intensify linkage with, and and dissemination of intellectual property by providing appropriate
catalyzing linkage between the government sector. The research financial rewards to creators and the University, and administrative
partnership with lead to the promotion of entrepreneurship and assistance to creators; and to ensure that the financial return from the
innovation based on local and regional strengths and discovering the development of intellectual property does not distort decisions and
economic competitiveness opportunities and challenges facing operations of the University in a manner contrary to the mission of the
municipalities. University.
The RDC will exert so much of its effort in accomplishing the
5. Funding of Faculty-Student Researches. This intends to identified activities with the end in view of establishing a dynamic
encourage the faculty members (research instructors and thesis research culture in the academe.