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of the University of the Philippines Los Baos May - December 2016
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On 19 May 2016, the National Institute can also be applied to the broilers
of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology standard feed.
(BIOTECH) was granted certificates of
registration for the trademarks of two Probiotics for Swine and Poultry
of its products the PECM (Protein
Enriched Copra Meal) and PWS The PWS is a live microbial feed
(Probiotics for Swine and Poultry). The supplement developed to solve
certification was given by the Intellectual production and environmental problems
Property Office of the Philippines in the livestock industry. These probiotic
(IPOPHIL). products improve sustainability and
increase growth performance in swine
Students, faculty, and staff come together during the Pride March. (Photo by SR Saipudin) The trademarks have been used by the and poultry, eliminating the need for
Institute for almost two years now. These antibiotic use. It is also safe for the
The University of the Philippine Los It also signified UPLBs openness to the were used to identify feed products being environment.
Baos (UPLB) once again took part mainstreaming of gender issues. manufactured at the Feeds and Specialty
in the joyous celebration of pride and Products Laboratory spearheaded by Product Trademarks
gender expression during the Southern Additionally, UPLB Gender Center University Researcher IV Dr. Laura J.
Tagalog Pride March last 20 October and the UPLB College of Development Pham of the Biotechnology for Food, The PECM logo is that of a green
2016 inside the campus of UPLB. Communication Student Council Feeds, and Specialty Products Program at and yellow shield bearing dark brown
held a forum on Sexual Orientation, BIOTECH. shadows of a chicken, a chick, and a
The march was spearheaded by student Gender Identity and Expression, Sexual pig. Underneath the figures are the
advocacy group UPLB Babaylan in Harassment and Gender Sensitivity Protein Enriched Copra Meal red letters PECM with the Protein
partnership with the UPLB Gender last October 17 with speakers from the Enriched Copra Meal spelled right
Center and several college student National Youth Commission, and the The PECM is a feed mix with high below it. Meanwhile, the PWS logo
councils. This years gathering was a UPLB Gender Centers Office of Anti- digestibility and nutrient quality which shows the white shadow of a chicken
show of courage amidst discrimination. Sexual Harassment. can be used as a source of quality protein and red shadow of a pig enclosed
that can partially substitute imported in a circle. In between these figures
soybean meal in swine and poultry feeds. is the trade name in yellow: PWS
Three CVM students receive 2016 Merck Probiotics for Swine and Poultry. The
The product can substitute up to 30% UPLB Center for Technology Transfer
Animal Health Veterinary of the crude protein contribution of and Entrepreneurship (CTTE) under
Student Scholarship soybean meal in the commercial swine
diet. Higher values of substitution (60%
the Office of the Vice Chancellor for
Research and Extension facilitated the
by Junelle L. Paller and 80% of crude protein contribution) registration of the two trademarks.
Last 13 September 2016 the Office of The Office of the Vice Chancellor for
the Chancellor issued a memorandum Research and Extension (OVCRE) led by
reiterating the order of the Civil Service Vice Chancellor Rex B. Demafelis took
From left to right: Ros Jezreel Dumaraos, Maria Patricia Gungon and Anna Angelica Manalo
(Photo by FP Micosa)
Commission for all government offices to advantage of the first seminar held last
use of non-sexist language in all official 6 October 2016 at the OVCRE Annex
Three students from the College of Based on the website of AVMF, both documents, communications and other Building in UPLB, College, Laguna.
Veterinary Medicine, namely, Ros Jezreel Merck and AVMF recognize the value issuances.
Dumaraos, Maria Patricia Gungon, of investing in the education of future In his inspirational message, Vice
and Anna Angelica Manalo, have been veterinarians who will impact and benefit A series of orientations on Gender Chancellor Demafelis emphasized the
named as beneficiaries of the 2016 the lives of animals and people they will Fair Language was then organized by importance of the event and encouraged
Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student encounter. the UPLB Gender Center as part of the staff to be gender sensitive. Atty.
Scholarship Program (VSSP). its efforts to continuously mainstream Kristine Jazz Tamayo and Ms. Marcy
The Merck Animal Health VSSP gender and gender issues in the Ledesma from Rainbow Rights
Merck Animal Health, and its partner, provides an avenue for the foundation university. Philippines facilitated the event attended
the American Veterinary Medical to help offset the financial burdens of by the OVCRE staff.
Foundation (AVMF), annually grants veterinary medicine students. The series aimed to orient UPLB staff on
scholarships (US$ 5000) to 34 exemplary the importance of non-sexist language The seminar-orientation started with a
second and third year veterinary Those interested in the program can to promote gender sensitivity. Likewise, human bingo activity. The participants
students from all over the world who are check the AVMF website (http://www. it aimed to teach UPLB staff how to were each given a sheet of paper with
pursuing careers in either large animal or avmf.org/programs/merck-animal- properly use non-sexist language in all a corresponding trait or description
companion animal medicine. health/) for details on the 2017-2018 communications and issuances of the
program. University. PAGE 3
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UPLB advocates...
future technical assistance on each block. The aim was to find a
by Marlyn M. Beltran, Ailene M. Florece, and Myrna S. Galang person who corresponds to a particular
description and fill all the blocks with
signatures. In this activity, it was evident
The UPLB Office of the Vice Chancellor that descriptions related to the lesbian,
for Research and Extension (OVCRE), gay, bisexual, and transexual (LGBT)
together with the UPLB College of movement were the hardest to fill in.
Agriculture (CA), consulted with eleven
farmer leaders of different barangays of Atty. Tamayo processed the activity
Calauan, Laguna on 28 October 2016. results and then gave a brief discussion
The consultation was the latest in a on sexual orientation gender identity
series of assessment activities conducted and expression (SOGIE). Gender
since 2015 to identify the technical and fair language was discussed next as it
extension service needs of the different refers to the Civil Service Commission
municipalities in Laguna. Memorandum Circular No. 12 Series of
2005. Atty. Tamayo also provided a guide
Aside from visiting Calauan, the group on how to use non-sexist language in
also interviewed farmers in Calamba City transgender coverage and reporting.
and Lumban, Laguna.
The seminar was followed by another
Calauan, which is a 15-minute activity held on 18 October 2016 for
drive from UPLB, is a second class BIOTECH staff as requested by its
municipality with about 74% of its land Director Dr. Rosario T. Monsalud.
area devoted to agriculture. The town is Finally, another seminar was organized
famous for its pineapple which is also for the staff of the offices of the
the towns featured OTOP (One-Town, vice chancellors and their respective
One-Product). supervised units last 14 November 2016.
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UPLB and Go Negosyo...
The succeeding plenary talks were given
by esteemed guests from the government:
Department of Trade and Industry
Secretary Ramon Lopez discussed
business opportunities in the agriculture
sector.
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LEGEND:
UNIT
Research and Extension Digital Media Reach For the past two years, the Ofce
of the Vice Chancellor for Research
(November 2014 to December 2016) and Extension has invested in
increasing its digital media reach so
that R and E information would be
Facebook Reach more accessible.
Portal Unique Users
1,374,303 105,121
Social media analytics has increased
greatly because of the added
features such as Triva Tuesday and
The number of unique people who
have seen any content associated Technology of the Week.
with OVCREs ocial Facebook Page
The UPLB RDE Portal has been
redesigned to be mobile friendly, in
Twitter Impressions Abstract Downloads order to keep up with the changes
brought around by technology.
Two Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are to accommodate the IT sector such as
being developed by the University of the business process outsourcing companies.
Philippines Los Baos (UPLB) pursuant
to its Memorandum of Agreement with UPLB ensures that the development
the Philippine Economic Zone Authority and management of the property will
(PEZA) inked last 04 March 2016 by be consistent with its Land Use Plan.
both parties. With locators already expressing interest
in leasing parts of the property, the
The UPLB Agro-Industrial (AIP) and development of the zones could create
Information Technology (ITP) Parks, financial gains and establish the optimal
spanning 60.85 and 9.15 hectares use of UPLBs assets.
respectively, will effectively tap resource
generation opportunities to support and The UPLB SEZ committee, chaired
sustain UPLBs academic, research, and by Vice Chancellor Rex B. Demafelis
extension programs. It would become a and co-chaired by College of
venue for exposing faculty, researchers, Agriculture Dean Enrico P. Supangco,
and students to production and business is continuously working to lay down
technologies to enhance academic life strategies to accomplish its mandates and
and increase the research capability of the to address potential issues, questions and
University. concerns in developing the property.
The AIP will focus on attracting investors It was acknowledged, however, that
and prospective companies which are the development of UPLB SEZs will
interested to commercialize UPLB- require adequate resources in terms
developed technologies. The AIP will also of staff, facilities, and budget in order
establish a technology business incubator for its operationalization to come into
which will nurture start-ups and spin- fruition. The goal of establishing a
off companies. The AIP will also be fully operational UPLB SEZ involves
open to locators which will offer related a challenging task that requires a
technologies. considerable time for preparation and
Map prepared by the Ofce of the Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development support from the UPLB administration.
On the other hand, the ITP will be able
Left: Anaplecta anncajanoae Lucaas, n. sp.: (A) habitus; (B) hind wing; (C) proleg; (D) tarsal claw; (E) male genitalia and subgenital plate; (F) male supra-anal plate; (G) female subgenital plate. (Acronyms:
L1, L2, L3: Left phallomere sclerites; L2d: L2 dorsal; L2v: L2 ventral; L2vm: L2 ventromedial; R2, R3: Right phallomere sclerites) (Photo courtesy of The Philippine Entomologist)
Center: Lanceacheyla lipina Corpuz-Raros & Naredo (A. dorsum of body; B. Pedipalp); Scale bar: 100 micrometers (Photo courtesy of The Philippine Entomologist)
Right: Ceropupa adams sp. n. (holotype): 2. habitus, dorsal view; 3. habitus, lateral view; 4. head, frontal view; 5. thorax and abdomen, dorsal view. (Photo courtesy of Halteres)
Several new species of fauna have Asia. It is only one of the three new discovered by MNH curator Dr. Sheryl Biak-na-Bato National Park in 2003,
been recently described and named by possible species that was studied from the A. Yap together with Thierry Burgoin Professor Emeritus Leonila Corpuz-Raros
researchers and curators of the UPLB museum collections. of the Paris-based Museum National and research associate Jeremy Carlo
Museum of Natural History. This de Histoire Naturelle, Institut de B. Naredo described a new species of
has been a result of years of exploring The two other possible new species which Systematique, Evolution, Biodiversity. cheyletid mite. They named the species
various localities in the country, and are yet to be described were collected Lanceacheyla filipina as tribute to the
more interestingly, the old collections in by renowned entomologists Dr. Clare They named the species as Ceropupa Filipina woman.
natural history museums. Baltazar and Dr. Leopoldo B. Uichanco. adams after its type locality in Mt. Pao,
Adams, Ilocos Norte. According to their paper published in the
A species of cockroach has been The discovery further underscores the Philippine Entomologist, L. filipina is
described while sifting through the importance of natural history collections According to the authors, this is only the second species known for the genus
decades-old specimens at the UPLB in the Philippines as museum researchers the second species of the genus and Lanceacheyla and the first species of this
Museum of Natural History Entomology are discovering many more novel species represents also a new country record for genus from a cave habitat.
Collection. MNH research associate from old collections than they do by the Philippines. Cerupopa was previously
Cristian Lucaas named the species surveying forests and other habitats. The known only from Vietnam. According to The Museums quest to discover the
Anaplecta anncajanoae, after the late research has been published in the latest Yap, C. adams was found thriving under richness of Philippine biodiversity
MNH Botanical Herbarium technician, issue of The Philippine Entomologist Vol the leaves of the palm Pinanga urosperma continues as it explores more localities
Ms. Mary Ann O. Cajano. 30. No. 1. and was collected using an aspirator. and unique habitats from mountains to
caves in large and small, isolated islands.
The discovery extends the Pan-tropical Another new species of minute Upon meticulous review of the
distribution of the genus to Southeast derbid planthopper has been recently specimens collected from caves in
8 RDE Chronicle
10. large biomolecules that are required 11. ridges that separate waters owing
for the structure, function, and regulation to dierent rivers, basins, or seas
of the bodys tissues and organs
12. a recognizable sign, or expression
13. the business of agricultural which identies products or services of a
production particular source from those of others
15. parades, events, and festivals 14. _________ landscaping is the use of
celebrating LGBT culture food-producing plants in the residential
landscape.
16. live microorganisms which when
administered in adequate amounts, Answers to Crossword Puzzle
confer a health benet on the host (October 2015 - March 2016 issue)
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