TIP QC 2nd Biodiesel Forum

By Rose Ann Piad

The institute in collaboration with MAPUA Institute of Technology (MIT) and US-and-
Sustainable Energy Development Program, held its second public forum entitled
“Biodiesel: R&D and Engineering Issues” at Seminar Room A on November 27. The
forum aims to discuss technical issues concerning the large-scale manufacturer and
use of biodiesel.

Dr. Elizabeth Q. Lahoz, TIP President, opened the program by welcoming the
participants of the forum from various schools. Engr. Felipe Aramagaso (MIT
Faculty), Mr. Carlos A.P. Palad (Corporate Communications Officer, ChemRez
Technologies Inc.), Engr. Raul E. Sabularse (Deputy Executive Director, Philippine
Council for Industry and Energy and research and Development of Science and
Technology (PCIERD), Mr. Jose Ermelo S. Santos (President, Senbel-Philippines),
Engr. Rey Sta. Maria (CME Manager, ChemRez Technologies Inc), and Mr. Francis
Glenn Yu (President, Seaoil-Philippines) served as the speakers.

According to Dr. Cynthia C. Llanes, the seminar attempts to bring the academe in
focus to their researchand Development in the biodiesel research.

Biodiesel is a renewable and biodegradable fuel extracted from plant oils. These oils
are now used in United States, Canada, Thailand and many countries in Europe. The
Philippines has launched the use of biodiesel, particularly coconut methyl ester, also
known as Coco-Biodiesel. The use of bi- odiesel minimizes pollution in the
environment.

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CBE Launches 2nd NBI Expo

By Rose Ann Piad

January 24 – the College of Business Education Department held its Second New
Business Idea (NBI) Exposition at Seminar rooms A and B. The event aims to foster
the creativity and skills of Commerce students.

The ere are 46 entries of different products made by groups of students from first to
fourth year level. Only 12 products proceed kits way in the elimination round. The
entries should be original and must not exist in the market. Each group was given a
15-minute presentation to introduce their product. Afterwards, the board of judges
composed of Dr. Maydeline Ancheta, Head, Medical and Dental Services, Mrs.
Maribel Estepa, Chief Librarian, Mr. John Pete Sarabia, Internal Auditor, and Dr. Bart
Tanguilig III, Dean, Information and Technology Education asked the presenters to
know more about their products. They also tried some samples to test the quality of
the product.

A product named Cassava Pao bread, which the main ingredient is cassava grabbed
the third spot. Meanwhile, the Pomelo Skin Candy secured the second position.
Sapodilla Vinaigrette, vinegar made from chico, won the contest. Visitors from Juan
Sumulong and san Joaquin High Schools witnessed the event.

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