November 11, 2019

SEC. ISIDRO S. LAPEÑA, Ph.D CSEE

Director General

Sir:

This is in response to the prima facie case filed against the Tarlac Agricultural University based on
the NISP Findings Report dated August 9, 2019 for the UAQTEA scholarship training program
under the Animal Production (Swine) NC II conducted from December 13, 2018 to February 10,
2019:

I. SHORTENED TRAINING

As per record of the Tarlac Agricultural University, there are 56 attendance sheets for training
sessions covering 6 hours per day from December 13, 2108 to February 10, 2019 excluding
December 24, 25, 31, 2018 and January 1, 2019 duly signed by the trainees. Attached herewith are
the certified true copies of the attendance sheets (signed by the trainees) pertaining to the said
training.

As the inspector during the inspection was in a hurry for the verification of documents and the
original copies of the attendance sheets were being photocopied at the TAU-Agribusiness Center at
that time because of some minor glitches in the TAU-TESDA’s printer, the TAU-TESDA failed to
countercheck the completeness of the attendance sheets submitted. Consequently, the submitted
attendance sheet to the inspector was incomplete, hence, the presumption that the conduct of
training program was shortened.

Note: Please see attached attendance sheets of the trainees

II. LIVING ALLOWANCE

Based on TESDA Circular Number 6O Series of 2018, issued on September 7, 2018, the daily living
allowance given to the trainees was Php 160.00. The receiving of allowance was based on the
attendance sheets signed by the trainees.
On the NISP report dated August 9, 2019, interviewed trainee declared that he received allowances
of PhP 2,200.00 thrice as indicated under Column 4 (Statement of Scholars) page 1 of 3 of the said
document. However, said declaration is INCONSISTENT with the General Payrolls for the 1st
tranche (GP-184-2018-12-178), 2nd tranche (GP 184-2019-10-001 dated January 3-19, 2019) and 3rd
tranche (GP 184-2019-01-030 dated January 21-February 16, 2019) for Training Allowances duly
signed by ALL TRAINEES, as THERE WAS NEVER BEEN ANY INSTANT THAT A
PAYMENT FOR TRAINING ALLOWANCE AMOUNTING TO PhP 2,200.00 WAS
RELEASED TO ANY OF THE TRAINEES, as per University Cashier’s Office record revealed.
Also, under the same Column on page 2 of 3 of the NISP report, a trainee claimed that he received
allowances amounting to PhP 3,000.00, PhP 2,000.00 and PhP 2,000.00, respectively. Again, such
claim was inconsistent as per record from the TAU Cashier’s Office, taking into account the General
Payrolls abovementioned.
Note: Please see attached payroll for the living allowance

III. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ALLOWANCE

During the orientation of trainees, one of the topics discussed was the receiving of
instructional materials (IM) allowance. It was agreed between the trainees and the TAU-TESDA
that the Php 5,000.00 IM allowance supposedly to be given to the trainees in cash will be
temporarily deposited at the Cashier’s Office for safekeeping while waiting for the arrival of the
ordered books to be used in the training program. As a proof of the trainees’ acceptance of this
settlement, they will sign in a payroll. Upon the delivery of the books, they will be issued with the
IMs provided that they will return the corresponding receipts for liquidation purposes, and whatever
unused money for IMs will be returned TESDA Regional Office. But since the delivery of the books
was delayed and the training had already started and there is a dire need to provide IMs to the
trainees, TAU-TESDA decided to produce photocopied and bound IMs to be given to and be used
by the trainees temporarily. The expenses incurred for the photocopying and binding of said IMS
amounting to Php 40,200.00 with (OR number) was deducted from the total book allowance
amounting to Php 250,000.00. The remaining balance of the IM allowance amounting to PhP
209,800.00 was still kept in the TAU-Cashiers’ Office as of this writing until such time that the
ordered books will already be delivered, and as agreed, whatever unused money for the IMs will be
returned to the TESDA Regional Office.
The following guidelines stipulated in TESDA CIRCULAR Number 60 Series of 2018, issued on
September 7, 2018 served as the TAU-TESDA’s basis in the payout of the living allowance and the
IM stipend:
1. Living allowance
1.1. Computed at Php 160/day, this covers either a) Dormitory expenses of the learner; or b)
Daily transportation and one meal. This shall be released on a payroll basis by the authorized
personnel of the STVI; and
1.2. The first payment shall be given during the Training Induction Program (TIP) covering the
first two (2) weeks of training. Subsequent payments shall correspond to the actual number of
days of attendance in the previous two (2) weeks.

2. Instructional materials allowance

2.1. Computed at Php 5,000/qualification, this covers the learning materials/workbook and/or
handbooks to be used by the learner;
2.2. The Instructional Materials allowance shall be released by the STVI to the eligible learner
enrolled on a payroll basis no later than five (5) working days after TIP; and
2.3. Payment of instructional materials allowance.
2.3.1. This shall be given, to the eligible learners enrolled, by the designated disbursing
officer of the STVIs, no later than five (5) working days after TIP. A list of instructional
materials shall be provided by the trainer during the TIP. Said allowance received by the
eligible learners enrolled shall be liquidated not later than fifteen (15) working days upon
receipt or no later than 50% of the training duration, whichever comes earlier. To ensure that
the instructional material allowance was used according to its purpose, corresponding
official receipts shall be submitted by eligible learners enrolled to the designated disbursing
officer as part of the liquidation report of the latter; and
2.3.2. Any unutilized amount, within the period as stated above, shall be returned to the
STVI concerned thru its designated collecting officer and corresponding official receipt shall
be issued thereto. Accordingly, if said allowance was not used based on its intended purpose
the corresponding amount shall be deducted from the collectible living allowance of the
learner.

Note: Please see attached payroll for the Instructional Materials allowances received by the trainees
and the certification that the said money was kept in the TAU-Cashier’s Office.

(Ma’am, since pumirma po yung mga trainees sa payroll, the money is considered released
and was actually received by them. According dito sa guidelines na nilagay niyo as
justification, the IM allowance should have been liquidated 15 days after they have
supposedly received the money or upon completion of the 50% of the training duration and
yet, sinasabi po natin dito that the money is STILL KEPT at the Cashier’s Office, and
unliquidated at that.)

IV. UNAUTHORIZED TRAINER

The training for Animal production Swine NC II under UAQTEA scholarship conducted by TAU
from December 13, 2019 to February 10, 2019 covering 6 hours per day from Mondays to Sundays
was delivered in two batches; one batch for Dr. Yancy Waminal, and the other one for Prof. Jennifer
E. Gangan.
Below are lists of the trainees for the two batches of UAQTEA scholarship training program

 Batch 1 (under Dr. Yancy Waminal)

1. JOE- DEO ESQUIDA AREVALO 1. MELCHOR NORTE PUNAYO
2. FREDERIC DELA CRUZ 2. LEODEGARIO REYES RAFAEL
CORPUZ
3. MICHELLE OCAMPO CORPUZ 3. LARRY ISIDRO SANTIAGO
4. MARCELO ROQUE DURAN III 4. VON AEROL MANTO SANTOS
5. ESTANLE DAVION FIESTA 5. NARCISO GUILING SAPON
6. JAPHETH BONIEL GAUDIA 6. ADRIAN DOCTOR SEGUNDO
7. ELIZER TIGLAO DE GUZMAN 7. JHON WILSON CORPUZ
TOMAS
8. IRENE PRESTO MATEO 8. JONALYN VERUECO TOMAS
9. ANNA MEA AQUINO NATOC 9. GILBERT RAMOS VALDEZ
10. EARL KENNEDY TORIO ONZA 10. LOWEL QUIDEZ VILLACILLO
11. MANDY CORPUZ PABLO 11. DARILYN RAGOS LAGUNERO
12. DARWIN LORENZO PANZO 12. MARIA ANGELICA MELENCIO
VILLALON
13. WILSON GALINDO PEREZ

 Batch 2 (under Prof. Jennifer E. Gangan)

1. MARGIE FERNANDEZ AGNO
2. PAUL A ARANDIA
3. ARNOLD GAYLA CAMANNONG
4. JIMMY SANTOS CORPUZ
5. ROMMEL CANLAS MARTINEZ
6. JAYSON TUTAAN DE GUZMAN
7. DONDON MADRIDEO DELA
CRUZ
8. RUZZEL JOHN USON DIAMANTE
9. JHON ED TOMAS ESQUIDA
10. RUBEN ASUNCION FELIX
11. FREDY JULIAN FELIX
12. MODESTO DE GUZMAN GALASI
13. JOHN PAUL ROSARIO GAMBOA
1. JOSHUA COLICO GARCIA
2. FERDINAND BARCILONA
LABRADOR
3. JEANETTE SALES LIMBANIA
4. MEDARDO CAPULE MANUMBAS
5. MONER LHYNE DELOS SANTOS
NACE
6. GERALDINE RAMOS PALLAYA
7. STEPHANIE JOSE PARAJES
8. POL APARENCE PETALCORIN
9. NOEL MAGTANGOB QUIMSON
10. CHRISTIAN CORPUZ
REVAMONTE
11. CARLO JATECO REYES
12. EDILBERT EVANGELISTA
TABUCOL JR.

The Delivery Mode for the Training on Animal Production Swine NC II under UAQTEA
Scholarship Program conducted by TAU from December 13, 2019 to February 10, 2019 was based
on the TESDA Circular ____ which states that “306 hours” and the Training Regulations for
Animal Production Swine NC II, to wit:
“The competency-based TVET system recognizes various types of delivery modes, both on and off-the-
job as long as the learning is driven by the competency standards specified by the industry. The
following training modalities may be adopted when designing training programs:
 The dualized mode of training delivery is preferred and recommended. Thus programs would
contain both in-school and in industry training or fieldwork components. Details can be
referred to the Dual Training System (DTS) Implementing Rules and Regulations.
 Modular/self-paced learning is a competency-based training modality wherein the trainee is
allowed to progress at his own pace. The trainer facilitates the training delivery.
  Peer teaching/mentoring is a training modality wherein fast learners are given the opportunity
to assist the slow learners.
 Supervised industry training or on-the-job training is an approach in training designed to
enhance the knowledge and skills of the trainee through actual experience in the workplace to
acquire specific competencies prescribed in the training regulations.
 Distance learning is a formal education process in which majority of the instruction occurs
when the students and instructor are not in the same place. Distance learning may employ
correspondence study, or audio, video or computer technologies.
 Project-Based Instruction is an authentic instructional model or strategy in which students
plan, implement and evaluate projects that have real world applications.”

Note: Please see attached documents (Enrolled in T2MiS) for your references.

V. THE TRAINER ASSESSED HER OWN TRAINEES

The Trainees had undergone mandatory assessment as a requirement for their completion of
the training program. As the participants were trained in two separate batches, the trainees
of Dr. Yancy O.Waminal were assessed by the Competency Assessors namely: Professor
Jennifer E. Gangan and Carlos D. Mola. Meanwhile the trainees of Prof. Jennifer E.
Gangan were assessed by Dr. Yancy O. Waminal and Carlos D. Mola.
Note: Please see T2MIS Assessment and Trainees Sworn Statement

Over the years, TAU prides itself of its commitment and strong resolve to operate
with adherence to integrity, quality and excellence as it reaches out to its clientele and
deliver its services as an institution of higher learning. As such, on behalf of the University, I
regretfully apologize for this incident and rest assure the TAU’s consistent and decisive
responsibility to continuously provide trustworthy endeavors with you as our development
partner in the future.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed my signature this ________ day of _______20
____in the City of ________________________________________________, Philippines.

AGNES C. PEREY
TAU-TESDA Focal

Issued ID: _________

ID No.: ____________
Date Issued: ________

Noted by :

YOLANDA S. GUILLERMO, Ph.D

Training and Assessment Center Manager

MAX P. GUILLERMO, Ph.D

University President

ALLAN A. MARTICIO
TESDA Representative
 JOY ALVIN B. TABAMO
TESDA Representative

RUDOLPH JOHN A. ZERRUDO

TESDA Focal

ELIZABETH DM. MANIO

Provincial Director

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, this _______day of _____________ 20__, in the
__________________________, Philippines, Affiant exhibited to me his/her Community Tax
Certificate No __________________________issued on ______________________
ate_________________.

Doc. : __________
No.
Page : __________
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Book : __________
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Series : __________
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