Ligao Community College students among the TOSB awardees

Four students from Ligao Community College (LCC) were among the Ten Outstanding Students of Bicol (TOSB) for this year’s search. Bachelor of Secondary Education students Norman P. Manlangit, Angel DL.Parado, Jiesel Ll. Pesito, and Darwin Racadag were recognized during the awarding ceremony on March 4, 2016 at the Social Hall, University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City, Camarines Sur.

Photo credit: Ako Bicol Partylist

Also from LCC are TOSB finalists, Chenel O. Rosopa and Judy Mae C. Navera. Parado received the Top Initiative on Bicolano Advocacies by the Youth (TIBAY-TOSB 2016) award for her proposal, School Based Waste Segregation and Management. Rosopa, on the other hand, received the Most Promising Youth-Led Proposal award.

Photo credit: Ako Bicol Partylist

To complete the list, the following are the Ten Outstanding Students of Bicol :

Joshua Arsenio Espiritu III (University of Nueva Caceres)
Froilan Celetaria (University on Northeastern Philippines)
Norman Manlangit (Ligao Community College)
Francis Orasa (University of Nueva Caceres)
John Jorge Rances (University on Northeastern Philippines)
Aggie Zephaniah Gonowon (University on Northeastern Philippines)
Angel Parado (Ligao Community College)
Jiesel Pesito (Ligao Community College)
Darwin Racadag (Ligao Community College)
Ron Ephraim Roluna (Ateneo De Naga University)

Organized by the Ako Bicol Partylist in partnership with the Commission on Higher Education, TOSB was organized to recognize Bicol students with exemplary academic performance. College students aged 18-25 years old ,has a General Weighted average of 1.75, and good leadership, service, and scholarship performance are qualified for the search. The TOSB are identified based on the documents presented by the applicants and results of the on-the-spot essay writing and panel interview, according to Ako Bicol Partylist Representative Rodel Batocabe. albay3d.blogspot.com

Reference/Sources: akobicolpartylist.com , facebook.com/akobicolpartylist

Christmas kickstarters: LGU, PNP, BJMP staff shines on Christmas Cheers

Last night, employees of the Local Government Unit of Ligao City, together with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), have once again performed in their best suit. This time, however, not as public servants but as entertainers showcasing their talents to bring joys to Ligaoeños.

Behind their busy desks and mountains of paper works are public servants with hidden talents. Employees from different departments and offices of the local government have presented their creative performances that brought more life to the spirit of Christmas.

The BJMP group rendered a Christmas carol while the PNP group showcased their funny side as they perform their dance presentation.  

Ligao City Mayor Patricia Gonzalez-Alsua said that the event is not only a showcase of talents but a showcase of team work, coordination, and collaborative efforts of everyone.

Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (left) also joined their staff in the performance while a second batch of performers rendered equally laudable presentations with the first batch.

The event is also a kickstarter to more performances of private and public schools in the city. The Christmas Cheers will run from 15 December to 4 January 2015. 

Ligao LGU, Agriculture experts to receive National Quality Corn Achievers Awards

In recognition of its exceptional contribution to the corn industry, the Local Government Unit of Ligao, with its City Agriculturist and Agricultural Technologists, will be receiving the 2014 National Quality Corn Achievers Awards on the upcoming 10th Philippine National Corn Congress this 20 November 2014 at Cagayan de Oro.

Ligao City, along with other four city/municipalities in Bicol, will be receiving the Outstanding City award. City Agriculturist, Cesar D. Sodsod will be receiving the Outstanding City Agriculturist award while Agricultural Technologists Amelita O. Palacio, Dely B. Nocos, Elsa N. Bonagua, and Magdalena P. Pobocan will be receiving the Outstanding Agricultural Extension Worker award.

YET ANOTHER AWARD: Ligao City Agriculturist Cesar P. Sodsod will be receiving yet another award as an Outstanding Agriculturist on the upcoming 2014 National Quality Corn Achievers Awards ceremony.

Ligao’s very own Aflatoxin-free corn is one of the breakthroughs that brought Ligao and Agricultural experts into the limelight. Aflatoxin-free corn, according Mr. Sodsod, is a unique product of Ligao that cannot be found in other areas in Bicol. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring toxin produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus. Aflatoxin-contaminated corns can affect production and sales, and can poison warm-blooded animals like cattle and swine (Sumner, 2012).

TOXIN-FREE: Ligao City Agricultural Services team was able to develop an Aflatoxin-free corn, recognized as one of the great contributions to the corn industry. Photo courtesy of City Agricultural Services Office

In addition, Ligao, through its City Agricultural Services Office, has extensive and robust agricultural and livelihood programs for farmers, communities, and groups. The City Government, headed by Mayor Patricia Gonzalez-Alsua in partnership with Congressman Fernando V. Gonzalez, is also being recognized for its efforts in developing agricultural machineries, equipment, and infrastructures for the use of farmers and communities.

During the 2013 National Corn Congress at Tagaytay City, the same awards were given to Mr. Sodsod, Agricultural Technologists Bonagua and Pobocan, and the City Government. The Department of Agriculture also conducts the Regional Awarding of Agricultural Achievers in recognition of their performances. This year, the regional awarding will be held at Naga City on 20 October 2014.

OUTSTANDING LGU: The Local Government Unit of Ligao was recognized as one of the Outstanding Cities during the 2013 National Quality Corn Awards Ceremony. Photo courtesy of City Agricultural Services Office

The National Corn Congress is an annual event that recognizes LGUs and agricultural experts of their outstanding performances and contribution to the corn industry. The event is organized by the Philippine Maize Federation, Inc. in partnership with the Department of Agriculture.

Written by Lala Peñafiel

References:

Sumner, P. (2012). Reducing Aflatoxin in Corn During Harvesting and Storage. Retrieved at http://extension.uga.edu/publications/files/pdf/B%201231_3.PDF on 13 October 2014.

Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office No. 5. Special Order No. 90 Series of 2014. September 22, 2014.

Resource persons:

Cesar P. Sodsod, City Agriculturist, City Agricultural Services Office, Ligao City

Michelle O. Odoño, Agricultural Technologist, City Agricultural Services Office, Ligao City