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  Benchmark Study on UPLB R&D Performance Volume 14  Issue No. 3  August 2013                                                                                                         ISSN 0119-0725 D r. Jaine C. Reyes, Associate Professor of the Institute of Governance and Rural Development, discussed the results of her UPLB Basic Research Project “Benchmarking UPLB R&D Performance Towards World Class Research University” during the policy seminar conducted by CSPPS last August 29, 2013 in CPAf. She mentioned that standard indicators in ranking top universities include the amount of research grants received, number of research products or recognitions conferred by national and international bodies, and number of papers cited in refereed journals. Meanwhile, R&D performance is measured by the number of research projects, intellectual properties (e.g., patents and trademarks), publications produced and awards received. In her pioneering work, Dr. Reyes used validated reports on R&D engagements submitted by various units of UPLB to the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Extension (OVCRE) to benchmark the extent of R&D exposure of the University. She explained that benchmarking will provide useful information in ushering UPLB towards word class status considering that this factor features prominently in University assessment and rankings worldwide.   Based on the study results, Dr. Reyes recommended that comparative assessment of UPLB’s performance with other UP units as well as  (Continued next page)  Ms Noche attends Basic Supervisory Skills Training  2 CSPPS conducts seminar on anti-smuggling policies 3 Prof Gumasing pursues PhD studies at AIT  4                In this issue    2 CPAf Updates Vol. 14    No. 3    August 2013 with other Higher Education Institutions with expertise in the fields of agriculture, forestry, and environment be considered for future research. On improving systems and processes, she suggested that internal evaluation of researches be promoted within the colleges and to have a uniform format for annual reports.  She also pointed out the need for quality control in database management and this will require training of personnel. Finally, she underscored the importance of promoting intellectual property protection in various research output such as paper presentations, publications, creative works, technologies, among others. (CA Foronda) Benchmark study on... (From page 1) M s. Rowena A. Noche, Administrative Officer V attended a 3-day training-workshop on Basic Supervisory Skills at the Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City from August 14-16, 2013.  The training covered three modules which oriented      participants to a basic understanding of the principles of management and organizational leadership and how these skills may be applied in participative   management.  These modules include (1) behavioral aspects of supervision, (2) administrative and       leadership functions of the supervisor, and (3)       organizational discipline and conflict management.  Prof. Jorge V. Sibal and Atty. Sally Solidum-Protacio, both from UP School of Labor and     Industrial Relations of UP Diliman, served as resource persons.  The  training-workshop was attended by 30 participants occupying supervisory level positions from non-government organizations, private, and government agencies.  This activity wasorganized by the Development Center for Asia Africa Pacific (DCAAP), a Manila-based international training and consulting organization registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and accredited by the DA-Agricultural Training Institute as a National Private Extension Service Provider.  (RA Noche) Ms. Noche attends Basic Supervisory Skills Training Ms. Rowena A. Noche (front row, 5th from left), together with the rest of the attendees of the 3-day training-workshop on Basic Supervisory Skills held at the Bahay ng Alumni, University of the Philippines Diliman.   3 CPAf Updates Vol. 14    No. 3    August 2013 CSPPS conducts seminar on anti-smuggling policies on agricultural commodities  T he Center for Strategic Planning and Policy Studies (CSPPS) sponsored a policy seminar on the Effectiveness of the Anti-smuggling Policies on Selected Agricultural Commodities in the Philippines, August 14 this year. Dr. Prudenciano U. Gordoncillo of the College of Economics and Management served as the resource speaker.  UPLB staff, various      agencies, and local government units in Laguna     attended the said seminar. Dr. Gordoncillo revealed, based on a study done in 2008, that the value of smuggling in the country is estimated to reach PhP 440 billion. This amount suggests a huge loss in possible government revenues which could have been used to finance basicservices. He added that smuggling of agricultural products not only put domestic industries at risk of exposure to pests and diseases but also consumer safety since agricultural food imports are generally for human consumption.  In terms of volume and value, top agricultural commodities smuggled        between 1986-2009 include rice, onion, chicken, pork, beef, and sugar. Trend in the smuggling of these goods continue to rise. Dr. Gordoncillo explained that smuggling may be ushered by the fact that three agencies are  involved in the country’s accreditation of importers as opposed to a single agency in the case of Indonesia and Singapore. The boarding protocol in the country is also unique with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) as the first and the last to board the vessel, contrary o the practice in the other two countries.  Penalties and sanctions are also notably low to discourage       smuggling. To address the above, he recommended      legislative action to rationalize the regulatory and revenue functions involving importation in the    country where the Department of Trade and Industry will take charge on accreditation, the Department of Agriculture for quarantine, and the BOC on revenue collection.  He also recommended the creation of a (Continued next page) Dr. Prudenciano U. Gordoncillo talks on the Effectiveness of the Anti-Smuggling Policies on Selected Agricultural          Commodities in the Philippines.    CPAf Updates Vol. 14    No. 3    August 2013 CPAf Updates Published by the College of Public Affairs and Development University of the Philippines Los Baños Telefax: (+63 49) 536-0319  |  uplbcpaf@yahoo.com  |  http://cpaf.uplb.edu.ph Editorial Adviser: Josefina T. Dizon Layout Artist:  Rueth T. Cabral  Editor-in-Chief:      Mayo Grace C. Amit Photographer:   Danilo G. Reforma  Managing Editor:    Nelson JV B. Querijero Production Head:  Rueth T. Cabral  Associate Editors:   Cristeta A. Foronda, Production Staff:  Stella Concepcion R. Britanico,   Stella Concepcion R. Britanico, and Stoix Nebin S. Pascua, and    Stoix Nebin S. Pascua  Sandralyn G. Villeta  Contributors:   Cristeta A. Foronda, Circulation:   Lavinia M. Puhawan,   Rowena A. Noche, and Orlando N. Felismino, Jr., and  Stoix Nebin S. Pascua   Mario S. Tandang   Prof. Gumasing pursues PhD studies at Asian Institute of Technology P rof. Rhea L. Gumasing, Assistant Professor 1 of CPAf, started her PhD studies at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) last August 2013 under the sponsorship of the UP      Modernization Program-Doctoral Studies Fund.  She was       admitted to the 4-year PhD Management Program of AIT’s School of Management. Established in Bangkok in 1959, AIT has become one of the leading regional postgraduate institutions that promote   technological change and sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region through higher education, research and outreach. Prior to her PhD study, she was teaching three courses at CPAf: DM 204 (Management Dimension in Development      Organization), DM 221 (Fiscal Administration in Development), and LGD 213 (Local Fiscal Management).  (SNS Pascua)  Food Safety, Revenue and Trade Coordinating Council to facilitate and strengthen communication among government agencies operating at the different ports of entries in the Philippines. Other policy recommendations to discourage smuggling are (1) harmonization of tariff rates wherein a uniform tariff rate will be imposed for all agricultural commodities as practiced in Singapore; (2) formulation of policies on rules of origin to      address issues in quarantine, sanitary and         phytosanitary measures, and tariff; and (3) not       allowing pre-inspection amendments to the cargo manifest. Dr. Gordoncillo’s presentation was based on his paper entitled “An Assessment of Informal      International Trade of Selected Agricultural       Commodities in the Philippines” which won the 2013 Best Paper award under the Socioeconomics category given by the Crop Science Society of the Philippines. (SNS Pascua and CA Foronda)  CSPPS conducts... (From page 3) 

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