by Lance Christian Cabrera, BSABE 3
Waiving their banners of gold and blue, 31 Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) students, along with their faculty Engr. Levi O. De los Santos Jr. from the Central Philippine University – College of Agriculture, Resources, and Environmental Sciences (CPU-CARES), joined and emerged as the overall champion in the highly anticipated face-to-face 4th Visayas Wide Annual Convention of the Philippine Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers – Pre-Professional Group (PSABE-PPG). The event was held on March 1-4, 2023, at Maria’s Village and Aquafarm located in Roxas City, Capiz.
The convention was hosted by the Capiz State University-Pontevedra Campus with the theme “One Visayas: Fortifying Alliances of AB Innovators Towards Leading the Agricultural and Technological Revolution.” Four schools from different chapters of universities in the Visayas participated in the event, namely: Capiz State University-Pontevedra Campus, Capiz State University-Burias Campus, University of Eastern Philippines, and Central Philippine University. The four-day event consisted of plenary sessions, skill and knowledge challenges, team building, and the election of Visayas-wide executives.
This convention was a huge achievement for the PSABE-PPG CPU Chapter, headed by its student chapter organization adviser Dr. Aries Roda D. Romallosa. The students from CPU who participated in the events brought home the gold by winning awards from the competitions in the convention. A hundred percent participation in the contest events resulted in 12 awards out of 12 categories. The following awards were received by the participants from the competitions in the convention:
1. AutoCAD Drawing Competition / 1st Place – Jireh Shadd S. Sogo-an, BSABE 4
2. Tractor Parts Identification / 1st Place – Pere Dane B. Villalobos, BSABE 3
3. Combined Rice Harvester Parts Identification / 1st Place – Mae Rhein P. Gano, BSABE 3
4. Tractor Driving Competition (Male Category) / 1st Place – Jehu Lex T. Montaño, BSABE 1
5. Tractor Driving Competition (Female Category) / 1st Place – Maria Jeptha Aaliyah F. Montenejo, BSABE 1
6. Mr. PSABE-PPG Visayas / 1st Runner up – Mherc Ranniel M. Cawaling, BSABE 2
7. Ms. PSABE-PPG Visayas / 1st Runner up – Therese Jan C. Cainglet, BSABE 2
8. PAES/PABES Quiz Bee / 2nd Place – Cherrylyn F. Dela Cruz, BSABE 3; Raef Cen R. Palomar, BSABE 2; and Rose Marie G. Senapite, BSABE 3
9. Essay Writing / 2nd Place – Vance Rapahael Anthony S. Praire, BSABE 1
10. Poster Making Contest / 2nd Place – April A. Paligumba, BSABE 3
11. E-Sports (Call of Duty) / 2nd Place – Lance Christian M. Cabrera, BSABE 3; Tristan N. Corvera, BSABE 3; Nicole Imee G. Ege, BSABE 3; Kristine C. Estrellado, BSABE 2; Dhanlyn Jane G. Tabaosares, BSABE 3; Alexis L. Sarmiento, BSABE 3; and Glenzy Gem D. Villarosa, BSABE 3
12. E-Sports (Mobile Legends) / 3rd Place – Lance Christian M. Cabrera, BSABE 3; Tristan N. Corvera, BSABE 3; Russel Jan B. Pasaporte, BSABE 2; Maria June Q. Porquez, BSABE 2 and Yver Ivan T. Yonder, BSABE 3
Vance Raphael Anthony S. Praire and Therese Jan S. Cainglet were also elected as Vice President and Assistant Secretary, respectively, of the PSABE-PPG Visayas Chapter 2023-2024.
The convention promotes co-operation among all organizational structures of PSABE Visayas student chapters by creating a connection amongst the ABE students from different universities, engaging in different activities which can strengthen the bonds and create relationships which lasts until they are full professional Agriculture and Biosystems Engineers. This event gave the students a piece of the old way learning and engagement despite doing the conventions online for 2 years straight.