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PSAS Dispatch June 2016
1. Palawan welcomes animal and veterinary scientists and
practitioners to the 52nd PSAS Scientific Seminar and Annual
Convention
VOL 54 Oct 2015 - May 2016
What’s Inside
03 2015 Scientific Paper and Poster
Winners
05 People of Note
06 Message from the PSAS
Immediate Past President
07 Message from the PSAS President
08 Photo Gallery
16 First Quarter Writeshops
20 First Lecture Series and Outreach
Program, 2016
21 2016 PSAS Lecture Series Honoree
23 Around the Pasture
24 President’s Nook
25 Announcement 53rd PSAS
Scientific Seminar and Annual
Convention
“Integrating Education, Research and Business towards a More
Competitive Animal Industry” was at the heart of the 52nd Philippine
Society of Animal Science’ Scientific Seminar and Annual Convention
held on October 21 to 24, 2015 at the A&A Plaza Hotel, Puerto
Princessa City, Palawan. Over two-hundred representatives from across
the industry and academe came and participated.
The annual event kicked off with a ribbon cutting ceremony led by Dr.
Patricio S. Faylon, 2015 PSAS Lecture Series Honoree, PSAS President
Dr. Jezie A. Acorda, Immediate past President Dr. Rosalina M. Lapitan,
Vice president and President-elect Dr. Eric P Palacpac and Puerto
Princesa City Veterinarian Dr. Juanito Pio L. Lledo.
Provincial Board Member Albert Rama delivered the Welcome Remarks
for the opening program on behalf of Palawan Governor Hon. Jose Ch.
Alvarez. Meanwhile, Dr. Robert Lo (President and CEO of Fresh
Options) and Dr. Cecilio Arboleda (Animal Breeding expert and former
UPLB professor) presented their respective lectures during the plenary
session (page2).
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A total of fifteen competing and twenty-three non-
competing papers were presented as well as eleven
posters were exhibited during the course of the
scientific sessions
Introductory practical courses were conducted during
the last day of the event with topics such as, “Raw
materials quality, deterioration and effects on animal
performance” by Ms. Ma. Mercedes C. Buyoc of MCB
Animal Feed and Supplement Enterprise; “Silage
making and feed budgeting” delivered by Mr. Jose C.
Canaria of the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC). Other
topics discussed were “Ultrasonography: examination
and interpretation”, “Interpreting thoracic radiography
in dogs and cats” and “Practical introductory course to
DNA sequencing and phylogenetic analysis” presented
by Dr. Jezie A. Acorda, Dr. Karlo Romano B. Gicana and
Dr. Dennis V. Umali, respectively, of the College of
Veterinary Medicine, U.P Los Baños.
During the closing ceremony, Dr. Jezie A. Acorda, PSAS
President 2014-2015 turned over the symbols of
responsibility to Dr. Eric P. Palacpac, the incoming PSAS
President.
The 2015 PSAS Awardees as well as the winners of the
best papers and posters were presented during the
closing ceremony. Dr. Edwin C. Atabay of PCC was
bestowed the PSAS-BOUNTY AGRO VENTURES, INC.
Distinguished Researcher in Veterinary Science Award;
the PSAS-EQUALIVET INC. Outstanding Professional in
Animal Science Extension was awarded to Dr. Mary
Jean Garsuta-Bulatao of ASC-UPLos Banos; Ms. Aubrey
Joy M. Balbin of ISU was presented the PSAS-UNAHCO
Outstanding Young Professional in Animal Science
award and the PSAS Outstanding Animal Farm
Manager was given to Dr. Julius V. Abela of PCC-VSU.
The scientific paper and poster winners are shown in
in page 3. (MGBulatao)
3. Disease and Diagnostics:
COMPARATIVE ANTIHYPERGLYCEMIC ACTIVITY OF
SERPENTINA (Andrographis paniculata) AND
PAPAIT (Mollugo oppositifolia Linn) AQUEOUS
EXTRACTS IN ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETIC MICE
Kimberly M. Visaya, Karina Marie G. Nicolas and
Emmanuel R. Cauinian
Nutrition
EFFECT OF ACTIVATED INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH
FACTOR I (IGF-I) ON REPRODUCTIVE
PERFORMANCE OF LACTATING SOWS
Francis Carlo C. Reyes, Jose Karlo M. Cardona,
Emily P. Angeles, Anthony Francis S. Regaspi,
Veneranda A. Magpantay, Soleil A. Cabigting, Niño
Jesus G. Bagui, Baby Helen I. Briones and Lucilo M.
Plata
Medicine and Surgery
EFFECTS OF NEMATOPHAGOUS FUNGI
Duddingtonia flagrans AS BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
AGAINST COMMON STRONGYLE ROUNDWORMS
OF BUFFALOES (Bubalus bubalis)
Toni Rose M. Barroga, Therese Marie A. Collantes
and Claro N. Mingala
2015 Scientific Paper and Poster Winners
Applied Research Category
AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION OF ANIMAL BREEDS AND
SPECIES USING BIOACOUSTICS AND ARTIFICIAL
NEURAL NETWORKS
Jaderick P. Pabico, Anne Muriel V. Gonzales, Mariann
Jocel S. Villanueva and Arlene A. Mendoza
Production and Processing Category
EFFECTS OF FEEDING CORN-SOYA REPLACER
MEAL ON PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS
CHARACTERISTICS OF BROILER CHICKENS AND
GROWING-FINISHING PIGS WITH OR
WITHOUT ANTIBIOTIC GROWTH PROMOTERS
SUPPLEMENTATION
Amado A. Angeles, Aira Therese A. Aguirre,
Julienne Maria Undine Paz A. Hurtada, Nelia F.
Carandang, Rodeza Kristine C. Cordoves and
Elpidio M. Agbisit, Jr.
Undergraduate Thesis Category
GENOTYPIC FREQUENCY ANALYSIS OF MX
GENE AS CANDIDATE MARKER FOR DISEASE
RESISTANCE OF SIX GENETIC GROUPS OF
PHILIPPINE NATIVE CHICKEN (Gallus gallus
domesticus l.)
Joshua David A. Valdez and Agapita J. Salces
Scientific Poster Category
ENDOCRINE DISRUPTION IN FERAL MALE CARP
(Cyprinus carpio) FROM LAGUNA DE BAY
Michelle Grace V. Paraso, Angelo A.
Clavecillas, Ma. Suzanneth Epifania G. Lola and
Justinne Kaye Morales
Breeding and Genetics Category
GENETIC VARIATION AND RELATIONSHIPS AMONG
VISAYAN NATIVE CHICKEN GENETIC GROUPS
BOHOLANO AND DARAG (Gallus gallus L.)
Medino Gedeun N. Yebron, Jr., Agapita J. Salces and
Jorge Michael D. Dominguez
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4. 2015 PSAS Standing Awardees
Dr. Mary Jean G. Bulatao of UPLos Banos - 2015 PSAS-
Equalivet, Inc. Outstanding Professional in Animal
Science Extension
Dr. Julius V. Abela of Visayas State University - 2015 PSAS
Outstanding Farm Manager
Dr. Edwin C. Atabay of Philippine Carabao Center - 2015
PSAS-Bountry Agro Ventures, Inc. Distinguished
Researcher in Veterinary Science
Ms. Aubrey Joy M. Balbin of Isabela State University -
2015 PSAS-UNAHCO Outstanding Young Professional in
Animal Science
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5. (Article lifted from the
52nd PSAS Scientific
Seminar and Annual
Convention Souvenir
Program)
DR. PATRICIO S.
FAYLON served as the
Executive Director of
the Philippine Council for
Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research
and Development, a planning council of the
Department of Science and Technology (PCAARRD-
DOST) from August 1999 until January 2015, holding
this position for fifteen (15) years. He rose from the
ranks, having been a program specialist, director of the
Livestock Research Division, and Deputy Executive
Director for Research and Development of PCAARRD. As
ED, he was responsible for leading the Philippine
National Agriculture and Aquatic Resources Research
System in the formulation of framework, thrusts and
programs for the development of the agriculture,
aquatic and natural resources sectors, as well as
generation and allocation of funds for this purpose. His
quality leadership has enabled the council to attain the
ISO 9001:2008 certification and the Philippine Quality
Award – Level 1. He was also recognized for having
developed and maintained extensive linkages with
international and local organizations, allowing the
council to sustain its resource generation activities. It
was under his administration that the Council’s Techno
Gabay Program, an agricultural extension modality,
spread and was embraced by the local government
units throughout the country. Funds for PCAARRD S&T
programs tremendously increased under his leadership.
He worked briefly with the Department of Agriculture
in various capacities: as the Executive Director of the
Livestock Development Council where he spearheaded
the formulation of comprehensive policy guidelines for
the development of the livestock industry; as program
director of the Makamasa Livestock Program where he
led in the formulation programs designed to accelerate
and/or expand viable livestock projects; and as head of
the Minimum Access Volume (MAV) Secretariat that
implemented the policies, guidelines and procedures
on MAV and recommended MMC the allocations of
qualified MAV licensees, approved the MAV import
certificate.
Dr. Faylon was chair, adviser, member and consultant in
various committees and programs, internal and
external to PCAARRD. He led the Los Baños Science
Community Foundation, Inc. (LBSCFI) from 2000 to
2005. He also chaired the Regional Network on Plant
Genetic Resources, based at International Plant Genetic
Resources Institute, Malaysia in 2001. He was a
member of the Planning Committee tasked to update
the Philippine Medium Term Development Plan in
2001. He was also a member of the Policy Advisory
Council of the Australian Centre for International
Agricultural Research (ACIAR) from 2002 until 2011. Dr.
Faylon served as technical consultant, project leader,
coordinator and member to different programs and
management audit committees, local and international;
served as a member of various Boards of Trustees, and
review team of international centers, CGIAR, regional
centers of excellence and SEA national agricultural
research centers (NARS).
The PCAARRD Executive Director has led researches,
and presented to various international and local
conferences, symposia and workshops over 80 scientific
and technical papers with topics ranging from
biotechnology R&D in agriculture to good agricultural
practices and technology delivery program. Most of
these papers were also published in scientific journals
and books.
A Gawad Career Executive Service (CES) Awardee in
2010 and recipient of the University of the Philippines
Alumni Association (UPAA) Most Distinguished Alumni
Award for S&T in 2012, Dr. Faylon was also conferred
with numerous scholarships/honors/awards from
different institutions, associations and universities.
Dr. Faylon / to page 20
PEOPLE OF NOTE DR. PATRICIO S. FAYLON
2015 PSAS Lecture Honoree
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6. A Message from the Immediate Past President
DR. JEZIE A. ACORDA
(Farewell speech of PSAS
Immediate Past President JA
Acorda during the Closing
Ceremony of the 52nd PSAS
Annual Convention)
A pleasant evening to everyone!
When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad,
consider: God has made the one as well as the other.
Therefore, a man cannot discover anything about his
future. Ecc 7:14
It is both with sadness and joy that I stand here in front of
you giving my last message as your President. Sadness
because I am about to leave the PSAS Governing Council
after serving first as Council Member in 1999, as Editor in
chief of the Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal
Sciences from 2000-2001 and then from 2009-2013, then
as your Vice-President last year and your President this
year. In fact, I grew fond of my stint in the Governing
Council that I hesitated running for vice-president because
I thought to myself that I have to leave the Council after
three years. Truly, the years I have spent in the Governing
Council are times of growth in relationships, in my career
and personal life. It was really a great privilege, challenge
and joy to work together with brilliant and hard-working
members of the Society.
But it is also with joy that I relinquish the helm of the
presidency knowing that the Society is in God’s good
grace. Although it saddens me not to see many of the
outstanding and brilliant senior stalwarts of our Society, I
am happy to know that we have more than enough young
blood in our new members to take their place. I am
thankful to God for the vision that He has given us which is
being pursued by our leadership in the Governing Council.
I praise God also for our financial growth, reaching almost
P2 million in our ending balance for the past fiscal year.
As I leave the leadership of the Society, I see two
challenges which I believe the next leadership should
pursue. The first is to continue to reach out to our
membership all over the country.
We have done this through outreach program, lecture
series, writeshops and coordinating with our Regional
Chapters. I pray that we may continue to do this. I
invite those who desire to conduct writeshops in
research design and writing scientific articles for
publication or other trainings, workshops and seminars,
to coordinate with the Governing Council. We really
want to help you in whatever way we can. I hope that
we also will continue to strengthen our Regional
Chapters. In addition, I hope that our website and
membership directory may truly function to help our
members link with other members of the Society for
collaboration in education, research and business.
The second challenge is to continue recruiting
veterinarians in our Society. It is an unspoken fact that
veterinarians in the PSAS Convention comprise only
around 20-30% of the participants, which amounts to
only about 60-90 people in 300 attendees. The
Philippine Veterinary Medical Association, on the other
hand, easily holds its Conventions with around 1,500
participants. Our Society which consists of both Animal
Scientists and Veterinarians should theoretically have
more participants than that. I believe that the past
leadership, particularly the veterinarians, have tried to
address this issue. How do we attract more
veterinarians in the Society? When we surveyed why
many veterinarians do not attend PSAS convention, one
consistent answer was, “I thought that PSAS is only for
animal scientists”. Perhaps, we need more effort to
promote our Society to Veterinarians. Or perhaps, it is
about time to do a radical thing, like changing the name
of our society to Philippine Society of Veterinary and
Animal Sciences, just like our journal to attract
veterinarians.
There have been good times and there have been bad
times, but God has always been on my side. And I praise
God for giving me a partner to comfort me and support
me and remind me that this is not my battle, but God’s.
To Him be all the glory forevermore.
Thank you very much and good evening!
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7. A Message from the PSAS President
DR. ERIC P. PALACPAC
(Acceptance speech of PSAS
President EP Palacpac
during the Closing
Ceremony of the 52nd PSAS
Annual Convention)
It is with great privilege and humility that I am accepting
the responsibility passed on to me by Dr. Jezie Acorda
whose qualities as a leader and as immediate past
president of PSAS are truly admirable. I appreciate very
much the trust that the society bestowed on me when I
was elected or should I say selected by a very influential
mafia (kidding aside) last year as vice president and
incoming president. Many of you know me personally or at
least heard of me. But I’m sure many of you are also
wondering, who is this guy? Bakit lagi siyang
pinapalakpakan? Why all of a sudden he is the PSAS
president? I can’t blame you if you feel that way. I also feel
the same. So you’re not alone. Kidding aside, probably
there is a justifiable reason why I am delivering this
message right now and rest assure that I and my fellow
officers will live up to the tradition of excellence and
relevance that the PSAS stands for.
I was a fresh graduate from UPLB when I first joined the
society in 1988 and later became a life member. It was
during one of the PSAS conventions when I first
encountered the name Dr. Libertado Cruz, a very prolific
researcher that time and, soon, also became a PSAS
president. Little did I know that he will be my boss at PCC
for the next 20 years. Now, he is retired from the
government service but I still look up to him as my mentor
when it comes to research administration. So, thank you
Dr. Cruz.
Dr. Acorda’s slogan last year was “One Heart One Quest”.
In Tagalog, Isang Puso Isang Paglalakbay o Paghahanap o
Pakikipagsapalaran. But the essence of that slogan is unity
and cohesiveness among us members of the society in the
pursuit of its mission. I intend to carry on the same slogan
but with an adage, “One Heart One Quest One Victory”. A
successful or triumphant outcome of our quest as a united
society will complete the picture. And we should focus on
achieving the success indicators of our planned activities
and have an optimistic perspective.
Along this line, I will continue the noble activities of the
society that its previous leaderships have started. But
during my term as President, I will particularly focus on
pursuing the following:
1. Catalyze the revisiting of SUC curriculum related to
producing more quality and innovative researches in
the animal and veterinary sciences
2. Include a category of “Development” in the scientific
sessions during the annual convention for meaningful
projects that are applied in approach.
3. Reinvigorate the local chapters and let each chapter
has an automatic seat in the GC.
4. Organize lecture series and outreach programs which
will give more impact to the end users particularly to
the animal industry players
5. Strengthen the recruitment of more members from
the SUCs and also from the government and private
entities.
6. Review and revise appropriately some of the criteria
for the standing awards to make them more
competitive and equitable
7. Strengthen linkage and foster specific collaborations
with local and foreign organizations of relevant
interests.
8. Work out the necessary steps towards the indexing
of PJVAS by Thomson Reuters.
One year may be too short for all these plans to bear
fruits. But I am certain that with the General Assembly,
its Governing Council, and animal industry partners, the
PSAS will remain as it is, a Society that thrives on its
excellent people and its noble purpose for being.
Let us join hands and brains to make our vision for the
Society a reality.
I thank my family for the inspiration, my colleagues at
PCC for the support and motivation, and the PSAS
General Assembly for the rare opportunity to lead and
serve the Society.
God bless us all!
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16. 10
1st Quarter Writeshops
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The Philippine Society of Animal Science conducted
two writeshops (writing workshops) in the first quarter
of 2016. The PSAS has been at the forefront in
conducting writeshops to provide researchers with
articles for publication in refereed scientific journals
The first leg of “Writeshop on Writing Scientific
Articles for Publication” was held last January 29 to
30, 2016 at the Cagayan Valley Agriculture, Aquatic
and Resources Research Development (CVAARRD)
Complex, Isabela State University (ISU), Echague,
Isabela. This event was hosted and co-sponsored by
CVAARRD under the leadership of its Executive
Director and former PSAS President Dr. William
Medrano.
Thirteen Animal Scientists and Veterinarians attended
the writeshop. Five of the participants are regular PSAS
members and one is a new member.
Dr. Jezie A. Acorda, the principal lecturer was assisted
by the facilitators: Drs. Marianne Leila S. Flores, Girlie
May Acorda, Karlo Romano B. Gicana, and Mary Jean
G. Bulatao.
The second leg of the same writeshop was held last
March 18 to 19 in Sultan Kudarat State University
(SKSU), Takurong City, Sultan Kudarat. It was co-
sponsored by SKSU under the leadership of its
President Dr. Rolando F. Hechanova.
Twenty-two faculty and staff from all across the SKSU
attended the two-day event. Seven of them signed up
to join the PSAS.
The PSAS Writeshop team then travelled to Visayas
State University at Baybay City, Leyte last 25-26 April
2016 to conduct the third writeshop for the year. This
time the activity was co-sponsored by the PSAS-Visayas
Chapter under the leadership of her President, Dr.
Julius V. Abela. The team, composed of Dr. JA Acorda,
Dr. KRB Gicana, Ms GM Acorda and Dr. MLS Flores
coached a total of 27 participants including 11 PSAS
members.
During the writeshops, Philippine Journal of Veterinary
and Animal Science (PJVAS) Editor-in- Chief, Dr. MLS
Flores turned over several journals of the PJVAS to
CVAARRD and SKSU to serve as references for the
participants.
(Adapted from the report of Dr. MLS Flores)
17. Isabela State University
Name Research Interest
1. Dr. Oliva M. Gaffud* Animal Science
2. Dr. Norberto N. Tadeo* Animal Science
3. Mr. Velmore Abellera* Animal Science
4. Mr. Mark Joker L . Marcos Animal Science
5. Mr. Juan S. Daquioag Animal Science
6. Mr. Rogelio T. Tamayo Animal Science
7. Ms. Lorelei B. Agcanas Communication
8. Mr. Cipriano M. Ticman Jr Crop Science
9. Dr. Isagani P. Angeles** Fisheries
10. Dr. Biley E. Temanel Rural Development
11. Dr. Karina Marie G. Nicolas* Veterinary Medicine
12. Dr. Vernadyn A. Morillo* Veterinary Medicine
13. Mr. Roger Medrano
*PSAS Members; **New PSAS member
Writeshop Participants
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18. Sultan Kudarat State University
Name Research Interest
1. Dr. Ne B. Velasco* Animal Science/ Vet Med
2. Prof. Eufemia S. Dampil Food Science
3. Dr. Hubaida A. Mamalinta Peace and Development
4. Dr. Alicia V. Sambrano Crop Science
5. Dr. Julie E. Albano Biology
6. Dr. Elvie V. Diaz Environmental Science
7. Dr. Dolorcia E. Pauya Educational Management
8. Prof. Adelaida R. Matilos Language Education
9. Mrs. Carmela Camila B. Urbano Nursing
10. Mrs. Henrisa P. Aparis Agribusiness
11. Prof. Gemma A. Constantino Marine Biodiversity
12. Dr. Mildred F. Accad Extension Education
13. Mrs. Iril I. Panes Nursing
14. Dr. Rodelyn M. Dalayap** Biology
15. Dr. Marissa C. Hitalia** Extension Education
16. Prof. Benedict A. Rabut** Information Technology
17. Dr. Mitos D. Delco** Extension Education
18. Dr Siony S. Brunio** Extension Education
19. Mrs. Cherrylou B. Magbanua Physical Education
20. Ms. Edralin A. Dayatan English
21. Mrs. Ma. Rhodora R. Gallo** Information Technology
22. Engr. Alexes N. Gallo** Electronics & Communications Engineering
Writeshop Participants
*PSAS Member **New PSAS Member
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19. Visayas State University
Writeshop Participants
*PSAS Member; **New PSAS Member; Writeshop non-participant
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Participant Research Interest
1. Dr. Julius V. Abela* Animal Science
2. Ms.Elenita A. Espinosa* Animal Science
3. Ms. Mary Jane D. Alacio* Animal Science
4. Dr. Feleciano R. Bejar* Animal Science
5. Mr. Manuel D. Gacutan, Jr* Animal Science
6. Dr. Clarita E. Morbos* Animal Science
7. Mr. Edgar S. Nuñez* Animal Science
8. Mr. Eric B. Posas* Animal Science
9. Mr.Johnson T. Royo, Jr.* Agribusiness
10. Dr. Emerson P. Tapdasan* Veterinary Medicine
11. Mrs. Ginas Aurea A. Villagonzalo* Animal Science
12. Ms. Almira May F. Aunzo** General Science
13. Mr. Clyde S. Blanco** Marine Biology
14. Ms. Fatima A. Cardenas** Environmental Science
15. Ms. Maria Fe A. Camaso** General Science
16. Mr. Llyod Clifford R. Gonido** General Science
17. Mrs. Celeste L. Maghuyop** General Science
18. Mrs. Rochelle Heidee D. Ybañez** Food Hygiene/ Parasitology
19. Mrs. Arlene Joy S. Bacsan Chemistry
20. Mr. Renato F. Briones Forestry
21. Ms. Ma. Rose de Lima C. Gerebise Animal Science
22. Ms. Hazel R. Ensoy Animal Science
23. Dr. Ivy Fe M. Lopez Veterinary Medicine
24. Ms. Ma. Teresa Malayao Manito Development Communication
25. Ms. Ma. Emma Suzette Q. Membrebe Animal Science
26. Ms. Carmel Krishna W. Moreno Animal Science
27. Ms. Jonna Gofredo
28. Dr. Anna Lou C. Cabuenas**
20. First Lecture Series and Outreach Program, 2016
Philippine Carabao Center, National Headquarters and Gene Pool,
Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija
The 1st PSAS Lecture Series and Outreach Program were
held last March 29, 2016 at PCC Headquarters in Muñoz,
Nueva Ecija. This year’s theme is on Increasing
productivity through effective parasite control with 2016
PSAS Honoree Professor Salcedo L. Eduardo. The lecture
series aimed at empowering farmers and other livestock
stakeholders in enhancing their production efficiency
through sound and effective parasite control programs in
their herd.
Dr Arnel Del Barrio, PCC Executive Director, delivered his
welcome remarks with emphasis on the significant
collaboration of various institutions in delivering science
to different communities. This can assist and guide the
farmers towards better productivity. There were two
invited speakers in the morning session to discuss
parasite control measures in the herd. The first speaker,
Dr. Virginia M. Venturina of the College of Veterinary
Science and Medicine, focused on the important
parasites in herd health management of ruminants.
Meanwhile, the second speaker, Dr Elizabeth Molina
from University of Southern Mindanao discussed the
techniques and updates on parasite control measures.
This year’s lecture series was in in partnership with
Philippine Carabao Center through its PCC Animal
Medical Mission program. It was attended by almost 100
participants comprising of students, farmers, technical
personnel, faculty and various livestock stakeholders. The
afternoon session included the outreach and medical
mission program in nearby communities. Several teams
were dispatched to villages for free deworming, vitamin
supplementation and rabies vaccination of different
animals. (KRBGicana)
Dr. Faylon/from page 5
Most notable are the following: Research Management
Award, Crop Science Society of the Philippines (2006);
Research Leadership Excellence Award, Philippine
Association of Research Managers, Inc. PHILARM (2006);
Pisang Raja Award, International Network for the
Improvement of Banana and Plantain (INIBAP) and
Banana Asia Pacific Network (BAPNET) (2005);
Outstanding Citizen for Science and Technology, Los
Banos, Laguna (2005); and Distinguished Alumnus Award
for Management of R/DE Programs (2002) of UPLB.
Born on March 17, 1951, Dr. Faylon obtained his BS
Agriculture degree major in Animal Science at the
University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). He
pursued his MS major in Ruminant Nutrition/Production
Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign, in the USA and his Ph.D in Ruminant
Nutrition and Physiology/ Meat Processing also at UPLB.
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21. This year’s PSAS Honoree has contributed significantly in
undertaking sound control measures in conservation,
agriculture and public health. His immense contribution
in science and technology earned him the very
prestigious and highly coveted recognition as one of the
Academician of the Philippine National Academy of
Science and Technology. As a man of science, he
demonstrated tireless effort and unwavering
commitment in making research available and accessible
to various industry stakeholders.
Dr. Salcedo L. Eduardo earned his DVM degree, magna
cum laude, from Gregorio Araneta University Foundation.
He later earned his Master of Science from the University
of the Philippines and Doctor of Philosophy from
University of London. He did his Post Graduate Research
in Parasitology at the Institute of Parasitology, School of
Veterinary Medicine, Hannover, Germany. He later
pursued his Post Doctoral Fellowship at the Swedish
Museum of Natural History, Stockholm, Sweden and
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow,
Scotland, United Kingdom.
His field of interest is on Parasitology with numerous
discoveries of new genera and species of parasites under
his name. He published numerous articles, books and
proceedings in conferences in this particular field.
Because of his immense work in science, he was elected
to various professional organizations and Honor Societies
including the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and
Hygiene and Royal Microscopical Society of United
Kingdom. He became a member of various scientific
editorial boards, scientific organizations and technical
committees.
2016 PSAS Lecture Series Honoree
Dr. Salcedo L. Eduardo, DVM, PhD
Dr Eduardo is currently a Professor Emeritus at the
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of the
Philippines Los Baños where he continuously engages
in scientific works. (KRCGicana)
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Message...PSAS President/ from page 24
National Scientific Seminar and Annual Convention
(NSSAC)
We have chosen the Heritage Hotel Manila in Pasay City
as our venue for the 53rd PSAS-SSAC on October 20-21,
2016. This is a sort of a homecoming for the PSAS as
Heritage Hotel has been a perennial venue for the
society’s conventions during the 1990s and early 2000s.
This year’s theme is aptly titled “Opportunities and
Challenges for the Philippine Animal Industry in a
Borderless ASEAN”, in anticipation of the ASEAN
economic integration.
All these accomplishments and planned activities are
testimonies that the society and its participating
members are indeed very much alive and
enthusiastic! Let’s continue to be so as there’s still
much work to do.
My heartfelt thanks to the PSAS GC, all active
members, and most of all to the God Almighty for
making these noble undertakings possible.
22. President
ERIC P. PALACPAC, PhD
Council Member
ADRIAN P. YBAÑEZ, PhD
Vice-President & President-Elect
LUZVIMINDA T. SIMBORIO, PhD
Council Member
JENNY A. HORNILLA, BS
Secretary
MICHELLE M. BALBIN, DVM
Council Member
CHARLES YUEN LIM
Treasurer
IONE G. SARMAGO, BS
Council Member
ELMER VINGUA, DVM
Auditor
MAFEO B. BEJO, PhD
Council Member
WILFREDO J. NELMIDA, PhD
Council Member
KARLO ROMANO B. GICANA, MSc
Council Member
MARIA LUZ L. SORIANO, PhD
Council Member
JULIUS V. ABELA, PhD
Immediate Past President
JEZIE A. ACORDA, PhD
Council Member
LOURDES ERSANDO, DVM
Editor-in-Chief, PJVAS
MARIANNE LEILA S. FLORES, MHA
Council Member
MARY JEAN G. BULATAO, PhD
Editor, PSAS Dispatch
MARY JEAN G. BULATAO, PhD
The PSAS OFFICERS, 2015-2016
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23. Around the Pasture: Local PSAS Chapter Updates
Mindanao
a) PSAS-Mindanao Chapter meeting at the Poolside, Central Mindanao University, Musuan,
Bukidnon. From left to right: Dr. Antonio Obsioma (Vice President), Dr. Maria Luz L. Soriano
(President), Ms. Luz Elda Ramos (R-11 Representative); b) with Dr. Jane Tranquilan
(Representative, PCC - Marawi City).
a b
Events
What: “Writeshop on Writing Scientific Articles for Publication”
When: June 7-8, 2016
Venue: Malagos Garden Resort Malagos, Davao City
What : PSAS Mindanao Regional Convention
When : June 9-10, 2016
Venue: Brokenshire Hotel Resort, Madapo, Davao City
Registration fee: Php 2,500.00 covering food and
accommodation for June 9 and 10.
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EDITORIAL BOARD
Editor-in-Chief Documentation Contributors Layout
Mary Jean G. Bulatao Mafeo B. Bejo, Girlie May S. Acorda, Karlo Romano B. Gicana Charles Frank Caramihan
Karlo Romano B. Gicana Marianne Leila S. Flores
Maria Luz L. Soriano
24. President’s Nook: A Message from the PSAS President
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My warmest greetings to
all avid readers of PSAS
Dispatch!
First, allow me to thank
Dr. Jean Bulatao for taking
over the reins of our
official newsletter as its
new Editor-in-Chief. My
hats off also to Dr. Leila Flores who held the position
for several years (She is now the Editor-in-Chief of
PJVAS, our scientific journal).
Let me share with you some of the exciting things that
happened since our last General Assembly in Puerto
Princesa. Indeed, the year 2016 has a lot instore for
us.
A geographic mix of PSAS-GC for 2015-2016
I am glad that the current officials and members of
the PSAS Governing Council (GC) are quite a good
representation of expertise and leadership from
across the country. This was made possible by the
election of Dr. Luzviminda Simborio (Vice Chancellor
for Research of the Central Mindanao University) and
Dr. Adrian Ybañez (Senior Lecturer of the University of
the Philippines Cebu) as Vice President and GC
member, respectively. Moreover, the General
Assembly approved the automatic GC seats for the
Presidents of the PSAS Local Chapters in Mindanao,
Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Ilocos, and Bicol. They joined
yours truly and nine others from the various academic
and livestock research institutions in Southern and
Central Luzon to plan and oversee the PSAS affairs and
activities for 2016. So far, we have been busy “cooking
and serving” our members, animal industry partners,
and other stakeholders.
Writeshops, Lecture Series, and Outreach Programs
We have continued the conduct of writeshops to
improve the skills of our budding researchers in
publishing articles in refereed scientific journals. So
far, three writeshops hosted by Isabela State
University (Echague, Isabela), Sultan Kudarat State
University (Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat), and Visayas
State University (Baybay City, Leyte) have been
facilitated successfully by a team led by Dr. Leila Flores
(PJVAS Editor-in-Chief) and Dr. Jezie Acorda
(immediate past President of PSAS). These writeshops
have benefited some 63 participants, 33 of which are
PSAS members.
With Dr. Karlo Gicana at the helm of the Lecture
Series, we have selected Dr. Salcedo Eduardo,
professor emeritus and eminent parasitologist from
CVM-UPLB, as this year’s honoree. Guided by this
year’s theme “Increasing productivity through
effective parasite control”, the first leg of the Lecture
Series was hosted by the Philippine Carabao Center
(PCC), Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija while the
next will be hosted by Mariano Marcos State
University (MMSU) in Batac, Ilocos Norte sometime
this June. Likewise, outreach programs that involves
vaccination, vitamin administration, and deworming
of livestock and small animals usually accompany each
leg of the lecture series, with the first one held at the
Brgy. Licaong, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija.
New Memberships
Following the series of activities that started in
January 2016, a total of 26 new members (25 regular
and one life) has been registered to the society. We
expect to have more in the next few months leading
to the annual national convention in October.
Reinvigorating the Local Chapters
The PSAS-GC is continuously engaging with the local
chapters to spearhead meaningful activities this year.
Three have committed to conduct their respective
Scientific Conventions in June (for PSAS-Mindanao
Chapter), July (for PSAS-Visayas Chapter), and August
(for PSAS-Cagayan Valley Chapter). The PSAS-Ilocos
Chapter, as mentioned earlier, has initially indicated
their interest to host the second leg of the lecture
series at MMSU. We are also endeavouring to
reactivate the PSAS Bicol Chapter.
Message...PSAS President/ to page 21
25. THE PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
53rd PSAS Scientific Seminar and Annual Convention
The Heritage Hotel Manila
Roxas Boulevard corner Edsa, Pasay, 1300
October 20-21, 2016
CALL FOR SCIENTIFIC PAPERS AND
POSTERS
Please submit to Dr. Marianne Leila S. Flores
by 15 July 2016 (competing) or 15 August
2016 (non-competing) to this email address:
pjvas.mlf@gmail.com.
Categories:
• Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry
• Biotechnology (Reproduction, Health,
Nutrition)
• Breeding and Genetics
• Development (NEW CATEGORY!!!)
• Diseases and Diagnostics
• Medicine and Surgery
• Nutrition
• Production and Processing
• Socio-economics
• Undergraduate thesis
REGISTRATION FEES
•Life Member P 5,000.00
•Regular Member P 5,300.00
•New Member P 5,600.00
•Student P 3,500.00
•Accompanying Guest P 3,500.00
* Competing paper presenters - Free
Excluding accommodations
Payments can be made to: The Philippine
Society of Animal Science bank accounts in
either of the following: Philippine National Bank
UPLB SA No. 3691-1270-0024. Land Bank of the
Philippines UPLB SA No. 1891-0494-43
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE
STANDING AWARDS
Please submit your nominations to Dr. Jezie A.
Acorda (jezn7pj@yahoo.com ) by 31August 2016.
Letters of nomination, completed nomination form
and supporting documents should be received by the
Chair of the Committee on Standing Awards not
later than 31 August 2016. Selection Guidelines and
Nomination Form can be downloaded at www.psas-
national.org or emailed upon request.
For more information, please visit
https://philippinesocietyofanimalscience.wordpress.
com/ or join us on
www.facebook.com/groups/PSAS1963/
Telfax: (049) 5366901; 5362547; 5363423
Mobile 0915-364-7232
Email psas.national@gmail.com
PSAS Distinguished Fellow
PSAS Distinguished Veterinarian/Animal Scientist
PSAS Outstanding Teacher in Veterinary/Animal
Science
PSAS Distinguished Researcher in Veterinary/
Animal Science
PSAS Outstanding Animal Nutritionist
PSAS Outstanding Professional in Veterinary/
Animal Science Extension
PSAS Outstanding Entrepreneur in Veterinary/
Animal Science
PSAS Outstanding Animal Farm Manager
PSAS Outstanding Young Professional in Veterinary/
Animal Science Teaching
PSAS Outstanding Young Professional in Veterinary/
Animal Science Research
PSAS Outstanding Young Professional in Veterinary/
Animal Science Extension
Honorary Membership to PSAS
Theme: “Opportunities and Challenges for the Philippine Animal Industry in a Borderless ASEAN”
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