The FAB LAB Asia Network is the gathering of all registered fabrication laboratories in Asia under the Fab Foundation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Center for Bits and Atoms. T
he 4th FAB LAB Asia Network Conference (FAN4) which was hosted by FAB LAB Saigon concluded last May 1-6, 2018 with the theme “Co-Create a better world” held at Dreamplex 195, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. From India, Taiwan, the Philippines, Korea, Japan, and Jordan, nearly 100 engineers, amateur inventors, educators, and makers meet to jointly create innovative and useful products for the economy and the environment. The Conference’s theme which was anchored under the United Nations Sustainable Development goals emphasizes on giving international participants the opportunity to design and co-create solutions with local makers and organizations that seek to make an impact.
Among the presenters were FAB LAB Mindanao Manager, Assoc. Prof. Lemuel Clark P. Velasco who delivered a talk to the Asian FAB LABs on suggested management models for makerspaces so FAB LABs can create high level impact through innovation and invention. FAB LAB Mindanao Staff, John Carl Marlo Andrade also presented a review of how MSU-IIT has been managing the operations of FAB LAB Mindanao while BS Civil Engineering Student Gideon Emmanuel Chiu conducted a talk on how to develop a culture of volunteerism for Asian FAB LABs.
SCS student Ernest John P. Escanilla along with makers from FAB LAB Bohol and FAB LAB UP Cebu also won the FAN4 Maker Challenge by developing a prototype concept of a spooler for a 3D printer filament recycling machine under the Precious Plastic Project. A total of seven delegates from the Institute’s FAB LAB Mindanao collaborated with International and local participants by teaming up and working together over a period of 6 days to brainstorm and prototype hands-on solutions that will address a challenge in the local context and improve upon an existing solution to co-create a better world.
The FAB LAB Asia Network is the gathering of all registered fabrication laboratories in Asia under the Fab Foundation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Center for Bits and Atoms.
The 4th FAB LAB Asia Network Conference (FAN4) which was hosted by FAB LAB Saigon concluded last May 1-6, 2018 with the theme “Co-Create a better world” held at Dreamplex 195, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. From India, Taiwan, the Philippines, Korea, Japan, and Jordan, nearly 100 engineers, amateur inventors, educators, and makers meet to jointly create innovative and useful products for the economy and the environment. The Conference’s theme which was anchored under the United Nations Sustainable Development goals emphasizes on giving international participants the opportunity to design and co-create solutions with local makers and organizations that seek to make an impact.
Among the presenters were FAB LAB Mindanao Manager, Assoc. Prof. Lemuel Clark P. Velasco who delivered a talk to the Asian FAB LABs on suggested management models for makerspaces so FAB LABs can create high level impact through innovation and invention. FAB LAB Mindanao Staff, John Carl Marlo Andrade also presented a review of how MSU-IIT has been managing the operations of FAB LAB Mindanao while BS Civil Engineering Student Gideon Emmanuel Chiu conducted a talk on how to develop a culture of volunteerism for Asian FAB LABs.
SCS student Ernest John P. Escanilla along with makers from FAB LAB Bohol and FAB LAB UP Cebu also won the FAN4 Maker Challenge by developing a prototype concept of a spooler for a 3D printer filament recycling machine under the Precious Plastic Project. A total of seven delegates from the Institute’s FAB LAB Mindanao collaborated with International and local participants by teaming up and working together over a period of 6 days to brainstorm and prototype hands-on solutions that will address a challenge in the local context and improve upon an existing solution to co-create a better world.
(L-R Prof. Lady Lou M. D’lonsod, Prof. Martha Joy Abing, Maria Quina Mirasol, Jamimah Macada-ag, Resa Mae Laygan, Benz Louise Genelazo and Mr. Gerrich Aldin Babanto)
Four faculty members from the Economics Department of the College of Business Administration and Accountancy together with four BSBA-Business Economics students participated in the annual Philippine Economic Society Conference held at Novotel Hotel, Araneta Center, Quezon City last November 8, 2017.
(L-R Prof. Aljanet Jandoc from ADMU, Dr. Maria Rizalia Y Teves, Prof Lady Lou D’lonsod, former NEDA Secretary Dr. Arsenio Balisacan, Benz Lousie Genelazo, Resa Mae Laygan and Jamimah Macada-ag)
This year marked the 55th annual meeting and conference of the Philippine Economic Society with the theme “Growing Amidst Risk and Uncertainty.” As the country propel towards achieving its long-term vision commonly known as AmBisyon Natin 2040, the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017 – 2022 was crafted to provide the framework for sustainable development to enable Filipino families to enjoy a matatag ( strongly rooted), maginhawa (comfortable), at panatag na buhay (secure life) by 2040. The PDP is a medium term plan of the economy that aims to build a “ solid foundation for more inclusive growth, high-trust and resilient society, and a globally competitive knowledge economy.” With this, the 55th PES annual meeting and conference was an avenue to discuss issues and challenges that relates to risks and uncertainties that the economy has been facing or will soon be facing by the growing Philippine economy. The event was joined by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia, Department of Budget and Management Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno as well representatives from Department of Finance, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Department of Labor and Employment, Philippine National Statistics Authority to name a few. Other universities also showed their support and were present during the event such as the University of the Philippines- Diliman, University of the Philippines- Los Banos, Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, University of San Carlos, MSU-Marawi and MSU-IIT to name a few.
Professor Martha Joy Abing (shown above left) from the Economics Department of MSU-IIT presented her research paper in one of the event’s parallel session. She presented her paper entitled “ Determinants of the Per Capita Out-of- Pocket Health Expenditure of the 4Ps Families in the Philippines”.
Also, Benz Louise Genelazo*, Jamimah Macada-ag*, Maria Quina Mirasol* (above middle) and Filbert M Tabudlong (not in the picture), senior students of BSBA- Business Economics of the Institute presented their research paper entitled “ Effects of Deforestation on the Risk of Climate Change”. Aside from paper presentation, Resa Mae Laygan (above right) presented their research by poster entitled “ The Effect of Environmental Quality on Philippine Agricultural Productivity” in behalf of the absence of her groupmates Marlou U. Abdul, Sittie Ashia Gani, and Ruhn Johnson Sebial.
The closing keynote speech was given by the Hon. Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P.A. Sereno .
With the aim to provide an effective setting to share vital information relating to Filipino in various disciplines, the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) through the Department of Filipino and Other Languages hosts this year 10th national conference in Filipino on February 9-11.
Observing this year’s conference theme, “Gurong Bibo, Estudyanteng Listo: Panibagong Sipat sa Pananaliksik, Pagtuturo, Pagsasalin, at Pamamahayag, Dr. Mary Ann S. Sandoval, the department chairperson, expects that through the conference, current issues, strategies and experiences in research, teaching, translation, and journalism related to the Filipino language and literature are expected to be presented and discussed.
The conference will run for three days with plenary sessions held at the CASSalida Theater and parallel sessions at rooms situated at the second floor of the CASS building.
51 research papers of participants coming from various parts of the country were accepted for presentation.
Resource persons for the activity are professors from the University of the Philippines-Diliman, Dr. Vina P. Paz and Dr. Eugene Y. Evasco; a medical doctor and children’s literature author, Dr. Luis P. Gatmaitan; a Senior Education Program Specialist and DepEd (Iligan) Coordinator, Dr. Roberto D. Napere, Jr.; and, professors from the Institute, namely: Dr. Steven P. C. Fernandez, Dr. German V. Gervacio, Prof. Louis Mark N. Plaza, and Ms. Airen C. Sajulga.
Prof. Rohane M. Derogongan, chairperson and Marjorie Joy S. Almario, faculty member of the Department of History attended the 2016 Philippine Historical Association (PHA) National Conference last August 18-20, 2016 at Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City. In the same gathering, Prof. Derogongan registered all History faculty members of the College of Arts and Social Sciences as members of the PHA, thus making the Department of History a recognized and affiliated organization of the association.
The conference that gathered experts and students of History with its theme “Philippine Governance: Historical Perspectives” challenged the amor propio of Filipinos to not only focus on telling about the good and the beautiful but also to include introspection and discussion of our weaknesses and failures as a people, even in political realms, using historical perspectives.
Fr. Albert E. Alejo, Ph.D. who gave the keynote speech discussed the inevitability of teachers to be attached to telling lessons of history, especially tackling topics on political governance. He pointed out that despite the supposed objectivity of the historical discipline, history teachers would be most effective if they localize lessons based on their experiences with the premise that history teachers are historical beings and thus part of the historical process. With all the chaos and confusion surrounding Filipino people, Fr. Alejo challenged history teachers to continuously inspire students as they wonder if there is still hope for the Philippines. He likens a teacher to that of a rooster that crows in the morning, always anticipating a brand new day.
Succeeding plenary sessions were filled with thought-provoking scholarly researches about public service and governance. Dr. Zeus A. Salazar on his lecture entitled “Ama ng Pantayong Pananaw” argued that corruption was non-existent in pre-Spanish Philippine society as evidenced by its having no native equivalent in our languages. The term corruption, according to Dr. Salazar, only entered Filipino vocabulary after the US occupation.
Dr. Salazar stressed that there was no corruption in our political governance, because the ancients demonstrated cooperative behavior in which everyone had a role to play in pursuit of the kaginhawaan. This concept was also shared by Dr. Evelyn A. Songco who supported the absence of corruption in pre-colonial society, citing that there was only cooperation then.
Dr. Ambeth R. Ocampo talked about the Marcos Diaries that he was working on. Using historical evidences, Dr. Ocampo shed light on some of the controversies involving President Marcos including his being one of the most decorated wartime heroes of the country by receiving 32 medals for his exploits during World War II; a claim that was later disputed due to authenticity. Dr. Ocampo, citing American authorities said that President Marcos was not even entitled to the awards. Dr. Ocampo’s book the Marcos Diaries will be out in 2017.
In sum, the 2016 PHA National Conference encourages history educators to be advocates of good governance. It inspires us to be that change that we want to see in our society. Work must not be considered only as a source of income. A public office is a public trust. Therefore, it must be rendered with honor and dignity.
The Philippine Historical Association only allows individual membership; to become an affiliated and recognized organization, all members of a given organization should be an individual member of PHA. The Department of History is now entitled to membership rights and privileges such as attendance to PHA conferences as well as recipient of PHA journals and resources.
