The Benguet State University through the Office of the Vice President for Research and Extension (OVPRE) headed by Dr. Johnny Dati Sr. and Office of Research Services (ORS) headed by Dr. Gretchen Gaye C. Ablaza, conducted its Annual Agency In-House Review on September 20-22, 2023.

With the theme, “Propelling BSU’s VISION through Responsive and Innovative Research and Development Outcomes,” the said activity aims to monitor and evaluate registered ongoing and/or completed Research, Development, and Extension (RDE) programs, projects or studies/activities in the University.

BSU heads, faculty members, and staff presented their research and projects under the five categories which are Science and Technology-Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (S&T-AANR), Non-AANR, Education, S&T Food, Industry, Engineering, and Emerging Technologies (S&T FIEET), and Development/Extension.

The three-day event concluded with comments and suggestions from the evaluators and the awarding of winning papers and qualifiers for the Regional Symposium to be held this October.

Below are the lists of winners in each category:

Science and Technology Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR) Category (OUTSIDE FUNDED)

1^st – Integrated Pest Management in GAP and Organic Production of Broccoli and Strawberry under Protected Structures in Benguet and Mountain Province

(Jocelyn C. Perez, Teresita K. Mangili, Jovita M. Sim, Roger L. Pescasio, Noel Bagote)

2^nd – Heirloom Rice R and D: Increasing Rice Landrace’s Production through Acceptable Cultural Management Options in Benguet and Mountain Province

(Belinda A. Tad-awan, Alexander W. Fagyan, Nordalyn B. Pedroche, Genie B. Soyon, Joel C. Faroden, Jasmin M. Chomawat, Daren T. Dumanni)

3^rd – Culture-Based and Metagenomic Assessment of Bacterial Communities in Organically Grown Lettuce and Strawberries in Benguet

(Sherlyn C. Tipayno, Amelia M. Kimeu, Criselda S. Battad, Jayson Komicho)

Science and Technology Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR) Category (BSU FUNDED)

1^st – Crop Protection of Arabica Coffee in Benguet and Mt. Province

(Bonnie S. Ligat, Gemma S. Dasi-ilen, Hazzel Kith B. Dumpayan)

2^nd – Survey of Plant Parasitic Nematodes and Potential Biocon Agents Prevalent in White Potato Growing Areas in Benguet and Mt. Province

(Judith G. Lawilao, Nordalyn Pedroche, Lynn Talkasen, Asuncion Nagpala, Joan D. Bacbac, Socorro L. Rulloda, Crisz S. Bolinget, Jonas Sabo, Ezra Balusdan, Kirby Gasigas)

Science and Technology Food, Industry, Engineering, and Emerging Technologies (FIEET) Category (OUTSIDE FUNDED)

Best Paper – Climate Risk Vulnerability Assessment of Priority Crops in Ifugao Province

(Quinerlyn A. Godio, Angelica B. Batingal, Lynn J. Talkasen, Roscinto Ian C. Lumbres, Myra Nieves T. Lingaling, Levi Ezekiel O. Daipan)

Science and Technology Food, Industry, Engineering, and Emerging Technologies (FIEET) Category (BSU FUNDED)

1^st – Development of Ready-to-eat Dehydrated Chayote (Sechium edule)

(Lesley Dale G. Umayat, Jeftee Ben B. Pinos-an, Zinnia B. Das-ilen)

2^nd – Design, Fabrication, and Evaluation of Honey Warmer for Apis mellifera Honey

(Kenneth A. Laruan, Gerry Alfonso, Leo E. Kimbungan, Joseph C. Anas, Rose D. Dagupen, Francois A. Bayas)

3^rd – Development of Ready-to-eat Dehydrated Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.)

(Lesley Dale G. Umayat, Jeftee Ben B. Pinos-an, Zinnia B. Das-ilen)

Social, Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources (AANR) Category (OUTSIDE FUNDED)

1^st – Enhancing Gender Responsiveness and Growth of the Strawberry Processing Enterprise

(Ruth S. Batani, Cheryll C. Launio, Janet P. Pablo, Jao-Jao A. SOmayden, Elvie Nang-is, Sheler Ramos)

2^nd – Cost-Benefit Analysis of Selected Climate Resilient Adaptation Practices for Selected Crops in Apayao

(Cheryll C. Launio, Mark B. Bulangen, Rovilyn Tulian)

3^rd – Establishing Baseline Agriculture Performance and Rural Development Indicators from Governance Perspective for Abra, Benguet, and Ifugao

(Janet P. Pablo, Ruth S. Batani, Freda Kate D. Samuel, Noreen A. Moreno, Hilda V. Palaes, Kacy O. Labon, Florence B. Castaneda, Jerome C. Bugtong, Kimberly Grace B. Tucdaan, Brena Labannot K. Yucaddi, Jovelyn C. Kitongan, Michael C. Sel-ayen)

Social Non-Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources (AANR) Category (OUTSIDE FUNDED)

Best Paper – Spirituality, Health and Well-being

(Ruth S. Batani, May Angeline R. Lapuz, Remedios B. Thompson)

Social Non-Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources (AANR) Category (BSU FUNDED)

1^st – Revisiting Te-er si Shangashang as a Practice of Community Lockdown to Repel Epidemic and Pestilence

(Matyline Camfili-Talastas, Stanley F. Anongos, Jr., Virginia Kilito, Saryan Chiwaran)

2^nd – For the Love of Music: Factors Influencing Local Songwriters’ Choice of Themes

(Leonardo L. Samonte, Aurora S. Cuyan, Julius B. Dominguez)

3^rd – Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

(Henderson K. Balanggoy)

Education Category (BSU FUNDED)

1^st – BSU – CVM Graduate Tracer Study (1982-2021)

(Edlyn Mae N. Ciano, Jovelyn G. Lampac, Criselda S. Battad, Beverly B. Tagatac, Karen B. Gaerlan, Loretta C. Romero, Joseph A. Dianso, Gil G. Calderon)

2^nd – Flexible Learning Scenario in Science Courses: Exploring Benefits, Challenges, and Student-Centered Solutions during the COVID-19 Pandemic

(Jennifer Lyn S. Ramos, Jovalson T. Abiasen, Bretel B. Dolipas, Ederson G. Bawang, Joel V. Lubrica)

3^rd – The Teaching Experiences of University Science Teachers in Flexible Learning Environment: A Transcendental Reduction

(Jovalson T. Abiasen, Joel V. Lubrica, Bretel B. Dolipas, Ederson G. Bawang, Jennifer Lyn S. Ramos)

Development/Extension Category (OUTSIDE FUNDED)

Best Paper – Commercialization of Quality Purple Yam (Dioscorea alata) Minisett Planting Materials Towards Enhanced Productivity

(Violeta B. Salda, Grace S. Backian, Dalen T. Meldoz, Johnny G. Dati, Sr., Beltran A. Alipio, Lusila L. Cagas)