.::. BAR Chronicle .::. A monthly publication of the Bureau of Agricultural Research

Vol. 2 No. 11
June 1-15, 2001
BAR programs P29M for NaRDSAF scholars
by Mary Charlotte O. Fresco

The Bureau of Agricultural Research has allocated a total of P29M for its Scholarship Program for degree holders. This is to strengthen the R&D capacities of the national and regional institutions belonging to the National Research Development System for Agriculture and Fisheries (NaRDSAF). Improving the manpower development program for R&D staff and researchers is anchored on the Bureau's mandate.

A total of 15 qualified NaRDSAF members was awarded with scholarship grants for postgraduate degrees for year 2000-2001. The seven scholarship grantees for PhD are Miguela Sarcos Anabesa (Agronomy-University of Southern Mindanao (USM)), Josephine T. Garcia (Horticulture-UP Los Baños (UPLB)), Francisco B. Genomo (Animal Science-UPLB), Virgilio M. Gonzalez (Horticulture-UPLB), Purisima G. Pajaro (Soil Science-UPLB), Susan T. Razo (Extension Education-USM), and Lorna Prejas Vilbar (Agricultural Science-USM). There are eight scholarship grantees for MS degrees: Bienvenido D. Acabal, Jr. (Plant Pathology-Visayas State College of Agriculture (ViSCA)), Gracia Bajit Amar (Plant Pathology-UPLB), Jesusa M. Cabling (Agricultural Economics-UPLB), Flordeliza C. Hidalgo (Economics-UP Diliman), Melchor E. Monreal, Jr. (Agricultural Economics-UPLB), Samuel A. Ordonez (Plant Breeding-UPLB), Herminigildo S. Quibuyen (Information Technology-De La Salle University (DLSU)), and Danilo B. Tamayo (Public Affairs-UPLB).

On the other hand, 25 qualified NaRDSAF members were awarded with scholarship grants for the year 2001-2002. Of this number, 14 are Ph.D and 11 are MS grantees. Among the PhD grantees are Virgilia G. Armendi-Aberin (Soil Science-UPLB), Aileen Alvarez (Plant Pathology-ViSCA), Miguel O. Baay (Fisheries-UP Visayas), Melchor L. Da Jose (Crop Science-Central Luzon State Univeristy (CLSU)), and Ma. Wencisa B. Egama (Agricultural Economics-UPLB), Silvestre C. Escueta (Environmental Science-UPLB), Francisco Gil N. Garcia (Agricultural Economics-UPLB), Norma U. Gomez (Agricultural Economics-UPLB), Zenaida C. Gonzaga (Horticulture-UPLB), Virgilio Julius P. Manzano (Agricultural Engineering-UPLB), Erwin C. Mituda (Agriculture-UPLB), Allan T. Poquita (Environmental Science-UPLB), Consolacion E. Satorre (Soil Science-UPLB) and Jonar Ingan Yago (Plant Pathology-UPLB). The grantees for MS degree are Nathaniel R. Alibuyog (Soil and Water Management Resource Engineering-UPLB), Artemio T. Almoroto (Animal Science-UPLB), Lourdes M. Calleja (Entomology-UPLB), Marianito M. Doydora (Animal Science-UPLB), Grace Palmejar Gutierrez (Agricultural Economics-ViSCA), Sorhaila Lomondot Latip (Development Communication-UPLB), Arnolfo M. Monleon (Animal Science-UPLB), Jane G. Payumo (Technology Managament-UP Diliman), Susan M. Rivera (Agricultural Economics-UPLB), Juvy S. Salazar (Crop Protection-ViSCA), and Frenciso L. Varquez (Soil Science-UPLB).

The recipients of the grant are entitled to monthly stipend, matriculation and other school fees, thesis and dissertation support, book allowance, graduation fee, relocation allowance, salary retention, and other benefits extended by their respective mother agencies.

The Human Resource Development Program is an initiative of BAR that aims to develop a pool of highly competent researchers and technical staff in agriculture, fisheries and other related fields relevant to the achievement of a more efficient and effective R&D system.