Australia visit May 19 to June 2 2016

Upon arrival at Melbourne airport on May 20, 2016 at 8:00 pm, I was met by the President of Cebuano Association of Australia. We then proceeded to the residence of Nokie and Liling Lontayao, a schoolmate in Don Bosco Technical High School and a friend Presiano "Presing". I am grateful with the way the group of Boy and Fe Lawa welcomed me in Australia.

The anniversary on May 21, 2016, where I was guest speaker was also the oath taking ceremony of new officers of the Cebuano Association of Australia, Inc.

The new officers are: President Mr. Harold Mollaneda, Vice President Mr. Cecile Tarona, Secretary Ms. Susanna Norris, Treasurer Mrs Lyn Montera, Auditor Ms. Nelia Ciar, PRO Ms. Gina Chalupa. Congratulations. I am informed that the organization, holds election every two years, to give opportunity to all members to volunteer their services for the association.

On Sunday May 22, 2016 ,we attended holy mass at Our Lady's Church. The community together with the priest blessed Boy and Fe Lawa's 40th wedding anniversary.

The Lawa children have grown up and building up their life as Australian citizens.

God bless the Cebuanos in Australia. May their tribe increase in peace and harmony.

meeting for marginalized farmer trainees

migrant hub inc signatories

Memorandum of Understanding with MIGRANT HUB Mr. Walter Villagonzalo

second of a series on APPLICATION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO NATURAL FARMING

SPECIAL FEATURES:

1. EXPAND COMMUNICATION CAPABILITIES BY CALLING A SOUND AMPLIFIER AND WITHOUT A TECHNICIAN OR HUMAN INTERVENTION, THE MACHINE ACTS ON THE MESSAGE TRANSMISSION THEREBY A FARM MANAGER CAN TALK TO A LARGE GROUP OF FARMERS IN A LARGE AND DISTANT AREA. FEEDBACK CAN ALSO BE HEARD FROM THE LISTENERS.

2. APPLY DIGITAL OR MECHANICAL CONTROL TIMERS TO DISTRIBUTE WATER TO THE PLANT ON SPECIFIC SCHEDULES THEREBY REDUCING TIME AND EFFORT OF FARMERS TO WATER THE PLANT.

3. INSTALL AN INNOVATIVE  METHOD OF FEEDING BIRDS BY PROVIDING FEEDS FOR A WEEKLY OR A NUMBER OF DAYS CONSUMPTION REQUIREMENT INSTEAD OF FEEDING DAILY

4. USE THE WATER FROM A CATFISH FISHPOND TO WATER THE PLANT FOR PLANT FERTILIZER. RAISE FISH THOUGH WITH LIMITED WATER RESOURCE BY RAISING PANTAT OR CATFISH

5. LEARN TO PROPAGATE BREADFRUIT THROUGH MARCOTTING AS PREPARATION FOR DROUGHT. BREADFRUIT CAN WITHSTAND DROUGHT.  DURING STORMY WEATHER, BREADFRUIT REMAIN STEADFAST AND CONTINUE TO BEAR FRUITS FOR BOTH ANIMAL AND HUMAN CONSUMPTION. 

6. LEARN THE ADVANTAGES OF PLANTING AND EATING ROOT CROPS FOR HEALTH AND DURING FOOD CRISES. ROOT CROPS ARE NUTRITIOUS AND CAN WITHSTAND CLIMATE CHANGES.

May 5, 2016

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Dear ­_______________,

Subject:   Invitation to participate in a seminar-workshop entitled “2^nd series on EXECUTIVE SEMINAR ON APPLICATION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ON NATURAL AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE”: an integrated approach to Community Enterprise Development”

Good day!

This is about Community Development and an approach to utilize Science and Technology in the education and coordination through a system of a low cost but highly effective communication technology and water control.

Communicating through a public address system in a remote community is a reliable method. This, however, is enhanced with the application of cell phones and the android technology where a public address facility can be activated and utilized as the need arises without human intervention.

This will be demonstrated during the activity.

This 10-hr seminar-workshop is expected to provide the participants an opportunity to experience the application of science and technology in an integrated agriculture system in an arm-chair setting.

The facilitators and resource persons designed this seminar to introduce organic agriculture, a subject which is gathering the interest of the community to participate in the effort to improve the quality of life.

EXPECTED BENEFITS TO THE PARTICIPANTS

1.       Experience a remote presentation through a sound system for coordination and farmers information

2.       Draw a basic integrated farm plan containing a fish pond, animal cage and  bird cage

3.       Explain the steps on how an integrated farm functions

4.       Use S&T in an integrated farm to reduce labor in a farm

5.       Install a time delay system and pumping system for water distribution

6.       Explain the feed preparation in farm level

7.            IN VIEW OF THE POLICY TO ASSIST  THOSE INTERESTED IN NATURAL FARMING, ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE TREATED AS ADVOCATES, HENCE, IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE ORGANIZER TO SUPPORT THEIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM THE COMPLETION OF THE SEMINAR.

8.            FOLLOW-UP TO PARTICIPANTS WILL BE CONDUCTED TO ENSURE THAT KNOWLEDGE ON THE NATURAL FARMING SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGIES WILL BE FULLY UNDERSTOOD AND APPLIED. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH DIRECT INFORMATION THROUGH CELL PHONES, EMAILS AND VISITS TO FARMS WHENEVER NECESSARY.

WHAT EACH PARTICIPANT CAN BRING HOME

1.        SILAGE IN A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER

SCHEDULE OF TRAINING- Second batch

1.        May 14, 2016 Saturday ; 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

2.        Venue  :  Cebu Business Hotel  April 29, 2016

Time	Activity	Facilitator	Methodology
MORNING
8:00 AM	Registration	Records for multiple entry multiple exit Ms Michelle M. Cuerquis	Discussion regarding the competency-based system of TESDA
9:00 AM	Opening program	Defining the purpose Leveling the expectations Mr. Mark Wernher B. Maranga	Messages from Engr. Oscar S. Ma, PME, TESDA, DA, Dir. Edilberto Paradela, DOST DOLE Dir. Exequel Sarcauga Mini –workshop Dir. Jess Laureno -NTC Reg VII
10:00 AM	Natural farming for community development and disaster preparedness Communications for Farmers through conventional equipment with application of S&T FOR REMOTE CONTROL Waste Segregation/ Composting Disaster preparedness	Dr. Silvano B. Maranga Dr. Silvano B. Maranga and Engr. Macario B. Maranga Mrs. Fredesvinda Y. Biore Engr. Roseller R. Balaod	Presentation Demonstration Demonstration Presentation workshop
11:00 AM	Integrated farming system concept Demonstration on the application of integrated farming concept in a miniature farm	Mr. Ricardo S. Urot Mr. Oscar M. Elcana	Discussion Demonstration
12:00 PM	Lunch	Video presentation
1:00 PM	WORKSHOP 1 Installing a digital and mechanical timer to control water flow	Dr. Silvano B. Maranga/ Mr. Macario B. Maranga	Work shop / Lecture Presentation
2:00 PM	Making a simple plumbing system to supply water to plants in controlled time	Dr. Silvano B. Maranga Engr. Roseller R. Balaod	Discussion / Demonstration
3:00 PM	Working snack Application of Fermented fruit juice Fermented plant juice In a plant or pond	Mr. Oscar M. Elcana	Demonstration
4:00 PM	Attaching a water pump with a timer control for drip irrigation Aquaculture NCII	Engr. Manuel B. Maranga Engr. Roseller R. Balaod	Lecture , Demonstration Discussion
5:00 PM	Driving NC II Welding NC II	Mr. Oscar M. Elcana Engr. Roseller R. Balaod	Demonstration Workshop
6:00 PM	Presentation and QA Synthesis	Dr. Silvano B. Maranga	Panel discussion
7:00 PM	Closing	Mr. Mark Wernher P. Maranga

FACILITATORS /TRAINORS

1.     Dr. Silvano B. Maranga former TESDA Director region 7, 10 and 11, President/CEO , Trainor and Assessor of Organic Agriculture Production NC II, Millwright trainor, Welding NC II

2.     Mrs. Fredesvinda Y. Biore, retired Deped supervisor, Horticulture NC II, CWL leader, Senior Citizen

3.     Mr. Emilio P. Biore, retired Principal Deped, Animal Production NC II, Knight of Columbus

4.     Engr. Roseller R. Balaod, Safety engineer. Farmer, Charismatic leader, Vocational Instruction Supervisor Volunteer, Driving NC II, Horticulture NC II

5.     Mr. Ricardo S. Urot, retired Municipal Agricultural Officer, Agriculture Awardee, Vocational Instruction Supervisor Volunteer, Aquaculture NC II

6.     Mr. Oscar M. Elcana, Shop owner, farmer, Lay minister, Vocational Instruction Supervisor Volunteer, Driving NC II, Animal Production NC II

7.     Engr. Manuel B. Maranga, Electronics Engineer, retired Chief Engineer ABS-CBN GMA7

8.     Engr. Oscar S. Ma, PME, Chairman ASKEDWELL Center

9.     Engr.Macario B. Maranga, formerly with Fairchild semiconductors, Entrepreneur

10.  Ms. Michelle M. Cuerquis, Trainor BCPD, President- Association of Secretaries

11.  Mr. Mark Wernher P. Maranga, computer networking, GLOBE Staff

Registration Fee:

Php 1,200.00  (check payments to: Action for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness Center)

Thank you for your support and best ragards.

Very truly yours,

Dr. Silvano B. Maranga

President / CEO

APPLICATION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO NATURAL FARMING SYSTEM

PROJECT TITLE:          EXECUTIVE SEMINAR ON APPLICATION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN

                                    NATURAL AND ORGANIC FARMING SYSTEM

PURPOSE:              1. ADVOCATE WELLNESS THROUGH HEALTHY FOOD AND EXERCISE

2. PRESENT AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF AGRICULTURE WHERE THE WASTE OF ONE IS AN INPUT TO THE OTHER

                                3. PREPARE CONCOCTIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS

                                4. PARTICIPANTS DISCUSS AND PERFORM AN INTEGRATED MODEL OF FARMING

PROJECT PROPONENT:

                                ACTION FOR SKILLS KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION AND WELLNESS CENTER

                                IN COOPERATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ,

                                DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TESDA, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

                                                                                                          

FACILITATORS:

1.            Dr. Silvano B. Maranga, Retired TESDA Director Region 7, 10 and 11, President and founder of Action for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness Center, SEC reg. non-stock non profit corporation, Accredited Trainor/Assessor on Organic Agriculture Production NC II

2.            Engr. Roseller R. Balaod, Safety engineer. Farmer, Charismatic leader, Vocational Instruction Supervisor Volunteer, Driving NC II, Horticulture NC II

3.            Mr. Ricardo S. Urot, retired Municipal Agricultural Officer, Agriculture Awardee, Vocational Instruction Supervisor Volunteer , Aquaculture NC II

4.            Mr. Oscar M. Elcana, Shop owner, farmer, Lay minister, Vocational Instruction Supervisor Volunteer, Driving NC II, Animal Production NC II

5.           Oscar S, Ma, PME, Chairman, ASKEDWELL Center, Pollution control advocate

6.            Mr. Emilio P. Biore, Knight of Columbus, Horticulture NC II, Retired Principal

7.            Mrs. Fredesvinda Y. Biore, CWL leader, retired Deped supervisor, Horticulture NC II

8.            Engr. Manuel B. Maranga, Electronics Engineer, Retired from ABS and GMA

9.            Engr. Macario B. Maranga, Electronics Engineer, retired from Fairchild Semi-conductors, Entrepreneur

10.     Farmers from Borbon and Argao, Cebu

11.     Ms. Michelle M. Cuerquis, Trainor BCPD, President- Association of Secretaries

12.     Mr. Mark Wernher P. Maranga, computer networking, GLOBE Staff

EXPECTED BENEFITS TO THE PARTICIPANTS

1.        Draw a basic integrated farm plan containing a fish pond, animal cage and  bird cage

2.        Set-up a miniature model farm with accessories

3.        Explain the steps on how an integrated farm functions

4.        Use S&T in an integrated farm to reduce labor in a farm

5.        Install a time delay system for water distribution

6.        Explain the feed formulation and substitution for animal feeds

7.  IN VIEW OF THE POLICY TO ASSIST  THOSE INTERESTED IN NATURAL FARMING, ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE TREATED AS ADVOCATES, HENCE, IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE ORGANIZER TO SUPPORT THEIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM THE COMPLETION OF THE SEMINAR.

                             8.  FOLLOW-UP TO PARTICIPANTS WILL BE CONDUCTED TO ENSURE THAT KNOWLEDGE ON THE NATURAL                                               FARMING SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGIES WILL BE FULLY UNDERSTOOD AND APPLIED. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE                                    PROVIDED WITH DIRECT INFORMATION THROUGH CELL PHONES, EMAILS AND VISITS TO FARMS WHENEVER                                      NECESSARY

What each participant can bring home

1.        Fermented plant juice

2.        Fermented fruit juice

3.        Silage in a tightly sealed container

4.        Sample practical cage

SCHEDULE OF TRAINING- First batch

1.        May 4, 2016, 8:00 am  to 6:00 pm

2.        Venue  :  Cebu Business Hotel 

3.        Seminar topic outline

Time	Activity	Facilitator
MORNING
8:00 AM	Registration	Records for multiple entry multiple exit Ms Michelle M. Cuerquis	Competencies from Horticulture, Aquaculture, Animal Production and Driving NC II
9:00 AM	Opening program	Defining the purpose Leveling the expectations Mr. Mark Wernher B. Maranga	Messages from Engr. Edilberto Paradela, Reg. Dir., DOST,Asst. Director Joel Elumba,DA  Engr. Oscar S. Ma, PME, Dir. Exequel Sarcauga, DOLE
10:00 AM	What is natural and organic farming Implication of religious faith to farming Farm equipment and maintenance	Dr. Silvano B. Maranga Mr. Emilio P. Biore Engr. Roseller R. Balaod	Presentation Demonstration On effects of engine heating
11:00 AM	Training regulations on Organic Agriculture NC II Waste segragation Fish pond	Dr. Silvano B. Maranga Mrs. Fredesvinda Y. Biore Mr. Oscar M. Elcana	Discussion of TR and Assessment Demonstration
12:00 PM	Lunch	Video showing	Climate change Drought conditions Inside the living body Story of the earth and life (FROM YOU TUBE)
1:00 PM	Introduction Integrated farming system concept Demonstration on the application of integrated farming concept in a miniature farm	Dr, Silvano B. Maranga Mr. Ricardo S. Urot Mr. Oscar M. Elcana	Lecture Presentation Demonstration
2:00 PM	Feed components and substitutes Calculations on feed conversion ratio Animal production NCII	Dr. Silvano B. Maranga Engr.Roseller R. Balaod
3:00 PM	Working snack Preparation of Fermented fruit juice Fermented plant juice Horticulture NC II	Mr. Oscar M. Elcana Mr. Ricardo S.Urot	Demonstration Discussion
4:00 PM	Attaching a water pump with a timer control to a miniature pond and plants in pots Aquaculture NCII	Engr. Manuel B. Maranga Engr. Roseller R. Balaod	Lecture , Demonstration Discussion
5:00 PM	Assembling a bird cage and a  guinea pig with waste gathering component Driving NC II Welding NC II	Mr. Oscar M. Elcana Engr. Roseller R. Balaod Dr. Silvano B. Maranga	Demonstration Workshop Discussion
6:00 PM	Presentation and QA Synthesis	Dr. Silvano B. Maranga	Panel discussion
7:00 PM	Closing

Training fee Php 1,200.00 covers: 2 snacks, I meal, training kit containing samples of Silage, concoctions and a practical self cleaning cage, cuttings of madre de agua.

Proceeds will form part of the resources for the benefit  of the marginalized farmers

Contact us for reservation: 0917-71111-02:   0939-902-5484:  0922-819-5200;    0923-164-7427

                                                 

Thank you for your support and best ragards.

Very truly yours,

.

Dr. Silvano B. Maranga

President / CEO