OCTOBER 17, 2017
DR. ANTHONY C. SALES, CESO III –
DOST XI Regional Director,
Davao Region
SUBJECT: LETTER OF INTENT TO IMPLEMENT A PROJECT ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN NATURAL FARMING: IN MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES OF DAVAO REGION IN RESPONSE TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH PROGRAM OF GOVERNMENT
Greetings of Peace and Prosperity!
Our training center, the Action for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness (ASKEDWELL) Center with TESDA
Registered programs, is a a a Non-stock Non-profit institution based in Borbon, Cebu and authorized by SEC Reg.
CN201326762 dated June 6, 2013 to conduct programs anywhere in the Philippines.
We are presently operating in the hinterlands of Northern Cebu, specifically, in the municipality of Bongdo, Borbon
which was affected by Typhoon Yolanda and disrupted livelihood by Typhoon Ruby. We offered implemented a
trailblazing project on drought resistant natural farming systems at the height of the two year drought which
provided the community to experience programs which affects their livelihood.
We registered a course with TESDA the APPLICATION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO NATURAL
FARMING AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS , (NTR 2017 0722 0035) dated March 9, 2017. This course
is an offshoot of the DOST 7 GIA Project in submitted November 2015 and approved in the first quarter of 2016.
This course is based on Copyrighted work with Certificate of Copyright and Registration of the Intellectual Property
Office No. 0-2016-0492 and endorsed by the Regional Technical Director of Department of Agriculture Field Office
7. It is also endorsed by the Department of Interior and Local Government Region 7 to the Governors, Mayors and
Barangay Officials of Region 7 for advocacy and information.
It is our intent to implement an innovative program to respond to the challenges brought about by the climate
change through a set-up of above-ground fish pond using the ferro-cement technology for 50 households actively
involved in the Maranga Clan activities, propagation of breadfruit or other climate resilient crops, processing of
food products based on DOST technologies and use of electronic /electrical/mechanical gadgets to reduce the
labor of a marginalized farmer.
The ferro-cement technology for fish pond construction is most appropriate in areas where water is scarce and soil
is porous. This is demonstrated in our demo farm and the technology transfer can be learned by the family to
maintain a small pond for food and feed for animals.
In this regard, we are submitting a request for support of a project in a proposal form which is part of the course
and important to the livelihood and food security of the community members of the Maranga Clan and the
beneficiaries coming from the Indigenous Peoples of Davao region. The undersigned is a retired TESDA Director
and Baptized as Datu Mambubulig Iliyan of the Higaonon tribe.
Thank you very much and warm regards,
Very truly yours
Dr/ Silvano B. Maranga
President / CEO
SUBJECT: LETTER OF INTENT TO IMPLEMENT A PROJECT ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN NATURAL FARMING: IN MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES OF DAVAO REGION IN RESPONSE TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH PROGRAM OF GOVERNMENT
Greetings of Peace and Prosperity!
Our training center, the Action for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness (ASKEDWELL) Center with TESDA
Registered programs, is a a a Non-stock Non-profit institution based in Borbon, Cebu and authorized by SEC Reg.
CN201326762 dated June 6, 2013 to conduct programs anywhere in the Philippines.
We are presently operating in the hinterlands of Northern Cebu, specifically, in the municipality of Bongdo, Borbon
which was affected by Typhoon Yolanda and disrupted livelihood by Typhoon Ruby. We offered implemented a
trailblazing project on drought resistant natural farming systems at the height of the two year drought which
provided the community to experience programs which affects their livelihood.
We registered a course with TESDA the APPLICATION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO NATURAL
FARMING AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS , (NTR 2017 0722 0035) dated March 9, 2017. This course
is an offshoot of the DOST 7 GIA Project in submitted November 2015 and approved in the first quarter of 2016.
This course is based on Copyrighted work with Certificate of Copyright and Registration of the Intellectual Property
Office No. 0-2016-0492 and endorsed by the Regional Technical Director of Department of Agriculture Field Office
7. It is also endorsed by the Department of Interior and Local Government Region 7 to the Governors, Mayors and
Barangay Officials of Region 7 for advocacy and information.
It is our intent to implement an innovative program to respond to the challenges brought about by the climate
change through a set-up of above-ground fish pond using the ferro-cement technology for 50 households actively
involved in the Maranga Clan activities, propagation of breadfruit or other climate resilient crops, processing of
food products based on DOST technologies and use of electronic /electrical/mechanical gadgets to reduce the
labor of a marginalized farmer.
The ferro-cement technology for fish pond construction is most appropriate in areas where water is scarce and soil
is porous. This is demonstrated in our demo farm and the technology transfer can be learned by the family to
maintain a small pond for food and feed for animals.
In this regard, we are submitting a request for support of a project in a proposal form which is part of the course
and important to the livelihood and food security of the community members of the Maranga Clan and the
beneficiaries coming from the Indigenous Peoples of Davao region. The undersigned is a retired TESDA Director
and Baptized as Datu Mambubulig Iliyan of the Higaonon tribe.
Thank you very much and warm regards,
Very truly yours
Dr/ Silvano B. Maranga
President / CEO
Attachments"
1. Certificate of Good Standing issued by DOST 7 and TESDA 7
2. Endorsement from Department of Interior and Local Government region 7
3. Endorsement from the Regional Technical Director Department of Agriculture 7
4. Copy of the SEC REGISTRATION and By Laws
5. TESDA Certificate of Registration Region 7
6. Document on the development of a Center for the Application of Science and Technology in Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture Systems.
ENGR. EDILBERTO L. PARADELA
Regional Director
Department of Science and Technology
Region 7
Dear Director Paradela,
SUBJECT:
LETTER OF INTENT TO IMPLEMENT A PROJECT ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN
NATURAL FARMING: A FOLLOW-UP OF THE DROUGHT RESISTANT NATURAL FARMING
SYSTEMS
Greetings of Peace and Prosperity!
Our training center, the Action for Skills
Knowledge Education and Wellness (ASKEDWELL) Center with TESDA Registered
programs, is a a a Non-stock Non-profit institution based in Borbon, Cebu and
authorized by SEC Reg. CN201326762 dated
June 6, 2013 to conduct programs anywhere in the Philippines.
We are presently operating in the hinterlands of
Northern Cebu, specifically, in the municipality of Bongdo, Borbon, which was affected by Typhoon
Yolanda and disrupted livelihood by Typhoon Ruby. We offered implemented a
trailblazing project on drought resistant natural farming systems at the height
of the two year drought which provided the community to experience programs
which affects their livelihood.
We registered a course with TESDA the APPLICATION
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO NATURAL FARMING AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS ,
(NTR 2017 0722 0035) dated March 9, 2017. This course is an offshoot of the
DOST 7 GIA Project in submitted November 2015 and approved in the first quarter
of 2016.
This course is based on Copyrighted work with
Certificate of Copyright and Registration of the Intellectual Property Office
No. 0-2016-0492 and endorsed by the
Regional Technical Director of Department of Agriculture Field Office 7. It is
also endorsed by the Department of Interior and Local Government Region 7 to
the Governors, Mayors and Barangay Officials of Region 7 for advocacy and
information.
It is our intent to implement an innovative program
to respond to the challenges brought about by the climate change through a
set-up of above-ground fish pond using the ferro-cement technology for 50
households actively involved in the house in the garden project in coordination
with CWL. This ferro-cement technology
for fish pond construction is most appropriate in areas where water is
scarce and soil is porous. This is demonstrated in our demo farm and the
technology transfer can be learned by the family to maintain a small pond for
food and feed for animals.
In this
regard, we are submitting a request for support of a project in a
proposal form which is part of the course and important to the livelihood and
food security of the community members of Bongdo, Borbon, Cebu.
Thank you very much and warm regards,
Very
truly yours
Dr.
Silvano B. Maranga
President
/ CEO
PROJECT
TITLE: APPLICATION OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY to NATURAL FARMING SYSTEM FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY-BASED HOUSEHOLD SIZED ABOVE-GROUND FISH
POND ( FOR FRESH WATER FISH) WITH SLOPING WALLS MADE OF FERRO-CEMENT FOR A
SUSTAINABLE AND CLIMATE RESILIENTCOMMUNITY IN BARANGAY BONGDO, BORBON, CEBU
PHILIPPINES
(based on the TESDA registered course with NTR (no. 2017 0722 0035)
dated March 9, 2017)
PROPONENT:
ACTION FOR SKILLS KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION
AND WELLNESS CENTER
DESCRIPTION:
This
project is intended to put into community application of the above ground fish
pond constructed with ferro-cement and support the house in the garden program
to address food security and disaster preparedness through Technology transfer.
This project is a spin-off of the DOST
PROJECT: S&T Support to Community-Based Drought
Resistant Natural Farming System
It
is our contention that we are in an era of an increasing pace of climate
change. One area which is a hundred kilometers away may be experiencing drought
while the other area is experiencing heavy rainfall.
As
the proponent is engaged in programs in the hinterland Barangays of
Bongdo in the north of Cebu and in Tabayag in the South of Cebu, it is
important to test run a system of network of information and assistance in food
security through Technology transfer in the environment.
Based
on our technical observation, the AFRICAN or LOCAL HITO can survive in the
extremes of water supply, either in drought or flooding situation. Our experience
in raising African Catfish in an above –ground fish pond made of plastic liner
has afforded us with learning on the behavior of the fish in a small pond and its
feeding processes. And the TILAPIA, fresh water fish is known to be prolific
and can rely on plants for food.
The
technology transfer of the project will provide the participants with
opportunity to work in a team and can expand the learning and production to 50
households, in the backyard fish pond using ferro-cement technology.
This
system will make the pond stronger and more durable and can be utilized both as
a fish pond and a water catchment facility of the household. The pond will
support the house in the garden program where the plants will be watered by the
water from the pond using the natural drip irrigation technology.
The
project will support the food security program through the provision of
freshwater fish to a household. The pond shall be utilized to supply fresh fish
as source of protein to a family.
This
will provide opportunity for the members of the community to discuss on how to
transport live fish from one area to the other and for the common farmers to understand
and practice the method of slowing activity of the fish while in transit.
It
shall also be part of the technology transfer on the natural and artificial
method of production as a ferro-cement pond can be interlinked with other ponds
through a series of pipes for water transfer and water level control.
The
experiences in the one-year implementation of the DOST 7 GIA Project has
created a foundation for the technology transfer to 50 households within a year
of the follow-up project.
ASSUMPTIONS:
1.
That
50 of participants to various seminars will actively participate in the program
2.
That
farmers are within the 56 to 70 year old range in a family of 4
3.
That
most are below grade 6 level of education
4.
That
most of farming practices are learned from parents and raising fresh water fish
has not been practiced by the farmer.
5.
That
conventional agricultural practices are based on intensive systems and our
advocacy on integrated natural farming systems is a new experience for them
6.
That
land areas available to marginal farmers are less than ¼ hectare or 2,500 sq.
meters which need to utilize all available spaces including vertical gardening
7.
That
farmers get their food and other necessities from a daily farming labor.
8.
That
a farmer with 4 children earns Php 4,500.00 together with imputed cost on food
harvested from the backyard garden.
PURPOSES:
1.
Provide
farmers’ families with fresh water fish for daily protein requirement from fish
and vegetables
2.
Utilize
science and technology in natural farming systems
3.
Develop
entrepreneurial competencies among farmers
4.
Pursue
the goals of sustainable agriculture with the pond or water catchment holding
at least 5 cu.m. of water
5.
Farmers
practice value adding procedures for household application
6.
Develop youth for sustainable agriculture and
continuing the work of elderly farmers
DELIVERABLES
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
|
DESCRIPTION
|
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
|
VENUE
|
RESOURCE PERSON
|
OUTPUT
|
1. Ferro-cement process using TESDA
competency-based training system
|
Use of cement. Steel bars, tie wire and lime
for the fish pond construction
|
50 participants
|
Bongdo Training Center
|
Dr. Silvano Maranga
|
50
graduates
|
2. Scaling method on constructing above
ground fish pond
|
Developing tables models for constructing
mini-sized pond
|
60 participants
|
Bongdo Training Center
|
Dr. Silvano B. Maranga assisted by
Engr.Roseller R, Balaod
|
60
graduates
|
3. set-up a vertical garden with wick
watering system
|
The vertical garden shall be based in the
trellis where the vegetables can climb and the leaves cover the pond, the
wick watering system can reduce a farmers work of watering the plants
|
50 participants
|
Bongdo Training Center
|
Dr. Silvano B. Maranga assisted by
Engr.Roseller R, Balaod, Mr. RicardoS, Urot
|
50
graduates
|
4. grow-out fresh water fish In a
ferro-cement pond
|
Tilapia and hito raised in pond for food ,
animal feed and plant fertilizer starting from fry to fingerlings and t o mature
fish
|
50 participants
|
Bongdo Training Center
|
Dr. Silvano B. Maranga assisted by
Engr.Roseller R, Balaod, Mr. RicardoS, Urot, Mr. Oscar M. Elcana
|
50
graduates
|
5. Establish a silage bank
|
The pond is a good source of water cabbage
which prolific and easily converted to animal feed through fermentation. A
silage bank is an important component in sustainability in a disaster
condition
|
60 participants
|
Bongdo Training Center, Mr Ricardo Urot”s
Learning Station
|
Dr. Silvano B. Maranga assisted by
Engr.Roseller R, Balaod, Mr. Ricardo S, Urot, Mr. Oscar M. Elcana
|
60
graduates
|
6. training in good citizenship
|
This seminar -workshop shall include all
topics related to community behavior in times of crises and in developing a
farm tourism community where the members of the community will be involved in
waste segration, gender and development, and other civil programs
|
100 participants
|
Barangay Bongdo Training Center, sityo
centers and learning stations
|
Dr. Silvano B. Maranga assisted by
Engr.Roseller R, Balaod, Mr. Ricardo S, Urot, Mr. Oscar M. Elcana, Mr and Mrs
Emilio and Fredesvinda Biore, and the Barangay Council Headed by Capt.Abdias
Retuerto
|
100 graduates
|
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF NATURAL
FARMING SYSTEM
The Natural Farming
System with Science and Technology application is unique as this utilize the
three major components of life. Aquaculture, Horticulture and Animal Raising.
This means that the waste of one can be utilized as input to the other, thereby
creating a no waste situation in a farm and farmers are free from the pressures
of seeking food for the plants and animals. As the rule of thirds is applied in
the farm, this provides an opportunity for a systematic use of resources and
well balanced application of science and technology.
Ø STAKEHOLDERS
PROJECT OUTCOME
1.
Water gathered and preserved
in the pond from rain water
2.
Rain water contained in above ground catchment can serve as
fish pond
3.
Fish raised for food and fertilizer
4.
Technology in natural farming, food processing and
packaging are applied
5.
Farmers products are sold at farm gate prizes or processed
naturally
6.
50 farmers and
members of family trained in construction and maintenance of above ground fish
pond
METHODOLOGIES
1. Competency-based
instruction
2.
Adult-learning modality
3.
Peer-learning
approach
4.
Community-based
rural development system
5.
Packaging and marketing of products in a team environment
6.
Financial management in a community setting
TRAINORS, LECTURERS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANTS
Ø TESDA certified trainors
and assistants
Ø Volunteer experts in various disciplines
Ø Agricultural officers
Ø LGU
officers in enterprise development
Ø LGU officials assigned
in agricultural programs
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT
Project
Title: APPLICATION
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY to NATURAL FARMING SYSTEM FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY-BASED
HOUSEHOLD SIZED ABOVE-GROUND FISH POND ( FOR FRESH WATER FISH) WITH SLOPING
WALLS MADE OF FERRO-CEMENT FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND CLIMATE RESILIENTCOMMUNITY IN
BARANGAY BONGDO, BORBON, CEBU PHILIPPINES
PROJECT PROPONENT: Action
for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness Center Corporation (ASKEDWELL)
Bongdo ,
Borbon, Cebu
Particulars
|
TOTAL PROJECT COST
|
Amount Approved DOST
|
Counterpart of ASKEDWELL CENTER
|
(1)
|
(2)
|
||
I Personal services
(honoraria)
|
170,000.00
|
45,000.00
|
|
Particulars
|
|||
II MOOE
Maintenance & other operating Expenses
(sub -total)
|
Supplies and materials
(assorted farm- based supply such as fingerlings, natural organic
feeds)
500 sacks cement at 225./sack
25 CU.M. fine sand at 2.300.00
300 Steel bars at 300 per bar
20 rolls welded Wire mesh,6,000.00/roll
10 rolls Fish net @ 12,000.00 per roll
100 kilos Nylon string /php 370/kilo
100 kilos Tie wire galvanized php 70/kilo
Communications
Travelling expenses
Fuel expenses
Meeting and coordination expenses
Training in construction of above ground fish pond in ferro cement
technology
|
80,000.00
112,500.00
57,500.00
90,000.00
120,000.00
120,000.00
37,000.00
7,000.00
25,000.00
50,000.00
20,000.00
50.000.00
50,000.00
|
30,000.00
30,000.00
10,000.00
|
Particulars
|
818,500.00
Amount Approved
Released
By DOST 7
|
||
III CO
Capital Outlay
(Sub-total)
|
2 Megaphone
5 hand held radio sets
1 mobile antenna
1 unit radio base
3 small water pumps
Training center Improvement
|
10,000.00
20,000.00
5,000.00
35,000.00
5,000.00
PHP 80,000.00
|
100,000.00
|
TOTAL PROJECT COST Php 879,500.00
Php
215,000.00 : DOST FUND ASKEDWELL / COMMUNITY COUNTERPART
Prepared by:
Dr. Silvano B.
Maranga
President / CEO
Proponent’s head
TRAINING PROCESS IN CONSTRUCTION
DISCUSSION ON THE DOST 7
PROJECT : PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES
ABOVE GROUND FISH POND WITH SLOPING SIDES AND CONSTRUCTED WITH FERRO-CEMENT TECHNOLOGY DURING THE BLESSING CEREMONY ON FEBRUARY 24, 2017.
LIST OF TECHNICAL EXPERTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
1.
ENGR.
ROSELLER BALAOD , SAFERY ENGINEER, AQUACULTURE NC II, HORTICULTURE NC II
2.
MR. RICARDO UROT, RETIRED MAO, REGIONAL AWARDEE, AQUACULTURE NC II
3.
MRS.
FREDESVINDA Y. BIORE, RETIRED SUPERVISOR, CWL OFFICER, HORTICULTURE NC II
4.
MR.
OSCAR M. ELCANA, LAY MINISTER, FARMER, PROPRIETOR , ANIMAL PRODUCTION NC II
5.
MR.
PEDRO D. COLOSCOS, RETIRED PRINCIPAL, CEBECO DIRECTOR, ANIMAL PRODUCTION NC II
6.
MR.
EMILIO P. BIORE, RETIRED PRINCIPAL, KC, LAY MINISTER, ANIMAL PRODUCTION NC II,
HORTICULTURE NC II
7.
ENGR.
OSCAR S. MA, PME, CHAIRMAN ASKEDWELL CENTER
8.
DR.
SILVANO B. MARANGA, RETIRED TESDA DIRECTOR, PRES/CEO, NTTC TRAINOR OF ASKEDWELL
CENTER
TRAINING PARTNERSHIP SCHEME
1.
Local Government
identify
a community for implementation of the 8- month project “ Drought resistant
natural farming system: an integrated system of TESDA registered agri-fisheries
courses”
2.
ASKEDWELL CENTER coordinates with DOST. TESDA , DOLE
and DA with information to implement the project in the area
3.
DOST, TESDA, DOLE and
DA, conducts
surprise inspection
4.
ASKEDWELL implements the
project in the area
5.
LGU, DOST, TESDA, DOLE
and DA, reviews
the curriculum, monitor and validates the reports
PROJECT
TITLE: CENTER FOR THE APPLICATION OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY TO NATURAL FARMING AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS
BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT:
Building interest in the youth to
venture into the agriculture sector is a challenge to the leaders of
communities. It is a fact that the average age of farmers is at a range of 57
to 60 years old. While the farmers are dwindling in number, the youth are not
interested in taking their place in producing food for themselves and the
community.
Enrollment in courses related to
transport sector, hotel and restaurant, metals and engineering and information
technology sectors are increasing, while enrolment in the agriculture courses
are at low levels. It is noted that there is an increasing interest among the
youth in courses which promise for overseas jobs that are related to animal and
dairy production. This situation, however, is limited to a few capable students
as the marginalized and less educated are wont to join the metals and
engineering sector such as welding. There is also a great interest in the youth
to learn computers and enroll in courses that are related to information
technology.
It is for this broad perspective that
the concept and philosophy on the Application of Science and Technology to
Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture System was developed.
This center is designed with the
inclusion of automotive machine operation, basic electrical applications,
electronic control applications, plumbing in aquaculture and horticulture
watering system, welding in construction of
above ground fish pond and cages for animals, fundamentals of farm
design, and application of geometry and measurements. This means that the focus
is on development and research of methods to expand the horizon of the farmers
and the community as a tool for empowerment.
PURPOSES OF THE PROJECT UNDER THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS OF DOST
Main
purposes of the project is to
1. Entice the youth to join the
agriculture sector and realize the need to care for the environment. Hence,
prepare for disaster due to climate change.
2. Develop the mind set of interlinking
of knowledge and skills as basis for action in personal growth and development.
3. Study science and technology with the
end-in view of its application in day to day life and basis for a fulfilling
career.
4. Set-up a backyard farm dubbed as a
house in the garden for the program entitled as food always in the table in the
home.
5. The center shall continue its
research on the development of alternative materials for food and animal feed
such as development of the breadfruit or kolo as staple food and its potential
for the export market, the continues research on low cost technologies to
create fish ponds for the households, plant boxes utilizing waste materials and
animal pen designs for easy handling of waste and feeding procedures.
STRATEGIES:
1. Advocate the Application of Science
and Technology to Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture System on all
programs related to sustainable livelihood for individuals, and sustainable
community enterprise for inclusive growth and healthy life style.
2. Inform the general public through the
mass media including the internet of the benefits and resource generation
potential of the project.
3. Enter into partnerships with appropriate
Government Agencies andGAs and Non –government organizations to facilitate its
implementation
4. Instill into the minds and hearts of
the trainee-participants of the need to set-up a small farm in own backyard,
also known as house- in- the- garden of the CWL.
POTENTIAL PARTICIPANTS
1. K-12 students- under the DepEd System –
especially those in grade 12
2.
Members of the Pantawid sa Pamilya of DSWD
3.
Persons under the Tokhang Program of PNP
4.
Marginalized persons and communities developing into micro-entrepreneurs
and community enterprise
5.
General Public who are planning to develop a farm
FACILITY TO SET-UP
1. Learning/research stations for specific
competencies leading to the completion of a research study
2. Installation of laboratory sized
machines and tools to be used in welding, engine repair, electrical
connections, electronic gadgets, plumbing gadgets and tools, which will be
interlinked with the above-ground fish pond, animal cages and plant boxes.
3.
This is a two-level area with above-ground fish pond, animal cages and
plant boxes on the top or roof of the facility. This will control the temperature
and humidity of the ground floor which will be installed with learning stations
on basic electricity, basic welding, plumbing, electronic application gadgets,
motor engines cut-out, solar electric generator, ram-pump
4. The roof is made of laminar type
concrete work and the steel trusses made from steel bars. The trellis in the
roof utilizes PVC pipes enforced with concrete to ensure strength and longer
useful life of the vertical garden. This trellis will also serve as the safe
fence in the roof
5. The ground floor is walled with a
steel wire fence for ventilation and lighting.
6, The ramp starts from one end of the
50 or 500 sq meter area and moves along
the side of the training facility for easier access to the top.
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
|
VOLUNTEER TRAINORS AND SUPERVISORS
RESEARCHERS
TECHNICAL EXPERTS
|
|
DR, SILVANO B
MARANGA
PRESIDENT
/CEO.
TESDA
CERTIFIED TRAINOR
AUTHOR OF THE
WORK
Application
of Science and Technology to Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture System-Author
|
The organization of the project includes
the leaders of the community, funding institution and DOST as the policy
advisory team. The ASKEDWELL CENTER management shall be composed of the
technical experts from other organizations forming a volunteer group composed
of local technicians, community researchers and the volunteer vocational
instruction supervisors.
The teams shall function in line with
the effort to produce healthy food and providing farmers with technology to
reduce work and produce more output. This shall put into practice the
application of science and technology in a farm especially for marginalized
farmers.
During the first phase of the technology
transfer program, the community participants shall already start planting easy
to grow vegetables with the intent of cooking or processing for daily or weekly
consumption of the family. It is in this phase that the policy directions of
the project will already be implemented in the homes of the participants.
In the second phase, the technology to
reduce work using electrical mechanical , and electronic gadgets will be
studied and formulated. It is also understood that the difficult to learn
skills and competencies can be learned later or after the third phase of the
training.
The third phase of the project is
setting-up the above-ground fish pond, animal cages and plant boxes. These
three agri-fishery-industrial sectors are set-up in a modular system. There are
steps to follow in performing the task after the safety precautions are discussed
as experienced.
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
ROOF TOP
|
AFRICAN CATFISH
POND
|
|
TILAPIA FISH POND
|
|
GUINEA PIG
|
|
AVIARY
|
|
BREADFRUIT SEEDLINGS
|
|
HERBAL
MEDICINAL PLANTS
|
|
ORNAMENTAL PLANTS
|
GROUND FLOOR
|
LEARNING STATION
FOR WELDING METALCRAFT
|
|
LEARNING STATION
FOR SMALL ENGINE MAINTENANCE
|
|
LEARNING STATION
FOR PLUMBING AND WATER FLOW PRINCIPLES
|
|
LEARNING STATION
FOR BASIC SOLAR ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS
|
|
LEARNING STATION
FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND BASIC PRINCIPLES
|
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LEARNING STATION
FOR BASIC ELECTRONIC GADGET INSTALLATION
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ROOF TOP
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WELDING LEARNING STATION
SCIENCE LABORATORY
INCLUDING
STUDY FOR
MICRO-ORGANISMS
PLANKTONS
CONCOCTION
DEVELOPMEN
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LEARNING STATION
FOR BASIC SOLAR AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
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LEARNING STATION FOR
PLUMBING AND WATER FLOW PRINCIPLES
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MODEL ABOVE GROUND
FISH POND
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ANIMAL CAGES
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PLANT BOXES
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SIDE VIEW GROUND
FLOOR
This CENTER , however, need not be
placed in a small area. So that the roof deck portion can be placed in an area
near the industrial skills learning stations. In this situation, the learners
need not climb a stair or challenges in the construction of the roof deck with a fish pond can be
prevented. This will also make the plants, animals live in natural conditions.
The research learning stations in the first
and CEMENTED floor cover at least 100 square meters CENTER FACILITY and contain
all competencies that can be learned by the trainee/learner in the copyrighted
work of Dr. Silvano B, Maranga, author and President / CEO of ASKEDWELL CENTER.
A learner may have an experience and
knowledge on one research learning station. As there are 17 learning stations,
a learner can study some knowledge in the internet and download important
information that may be shared by the learners to the peers under the peer
–learning approach to training. This method is reduces the trainee contact time
to the institution and provides ample time for a learner to practice at own farm
in the backyard.
It is important to know that in each
learning station, there are 10 knowledge and 5 skills questions to be responded
to. Each task in all learning stations must be responded to and performed the
trainee without assistance from peers during assessment.
As general rule this, CENTER FACILITY
encourages learners to practice the ADULT LEARNING MODE of instruction. This
means that the limited contact time with trainor means that more spare time to
use in research and finding answers outside of the center either through the
internet or farms or industrial shops.
FINANCIAL ASPECT OF THE PROJECT
The TESDA certificate of registration,
authorizes the ASKEDWELL CENTER to
collect fees at a rate of Php 20,000.00 per
course at 500 hours nominal duration. It is also important to consider that
this NTR course conducts institutional assessment and a learner can also
undertake a TESDA skills assessment at the NC level. In this document, it is
assumed that the funding institution can only provide Php 15,000.00 training
cost instead of the authorized Php 20,000.00
Hence, the course can be completed in
3-4 months. And within that period a learner can already have a functioning
backyard farm based on the principles and practices learned in the CENTER FOR
THE APPLICATION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO NATURAL FARMING AND ORGANIC
AGRICULTURE SYSTEM.
However, research learning systems can
be performed with almost no cost utilizing indigenous materials and
technologies. The amounts listed herein can either be in cash, in kind and
imputed cost.
INCOME/EXPENSE
Center construction
and
Learning Station Facilities
1,700,000.00
OPERATING
EXPENSE
1,009,000.00
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YEAR 1
GROSS – EXP.
2,500,000.00+
491,000.00
2,991.000.00
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YEAR 2
GROSS – EXP.
3,750,000.00+
606,000.00=
4,356,000.00
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YEAR 3
GROSS – EXP.
4,500,000.00+
1,521,000.00
6,021,000.00
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100-
Trainees-researchers enrolled@ 15,000.00
GROSS
INCOME
1,500,000.00
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150-
Trainees-researchers enrolled@ 15,000.00
GROSS
INCOME
2,250,000.00
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250- Trainees-researchers enrolled@ 15,000.00
GROSS INCOME
3,750,000.00
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300- Trainees-researchers enrolled @15,000.00
GROSS
INCOME
4,500,000.00
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Expenditures
1.
training/research materials
1000 for 100 pax
100,000.00
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Expenditures
1.
training/research materials
1000 for 150 pax
150,000.00
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Expenditures
1. training/research materials
1000 for 250 pax
250,000.00
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Expenditures
1.
training/research materials
1000 for 300 pax
300,000.00
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3Trainors/facilitators
15,000.00 each 45,000.00 each mo.
540,000.00
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3Trainors/facilitators
15,000.00 each 45,000.00 each mo.
720,000.00
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3Trainors/facilitators
15,000.00 each 45,000.00 each mo.
20,000.00
each mo
960,000.00
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3Trainors/facilitators
15,000.00 each 45,000.00 each mo.
20,000.00
each mo
960,000.00
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Utilities
5,000.00
/ mo
25,000.00
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Utilities
5,000.00
/ mo
40,000.00
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Utilities
5,000.00
/ mo
25,000.00
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Utilities
5,000.00
/ mo
25,000.00
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TRANSPORT
120,000.00
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TRANSPORT
120,000.00
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TRANSPORT
120,000.00
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TRANSPORT
120,000.00
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FUEL
120,000.00
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FUEL
120,000.00
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FUEL
120,000.00
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FUEL
120,000.00
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COMMUNICATION
24,000.00
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COMMUNICATION
24,000.00
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COMMUNICATION
24,000.00
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COMMUNICATION
24,000.00
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RENT
120,000.00
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RENT
120,000.00
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RENT
130,000.00
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RENT
120,000.00
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LOAN
REPAYMENT
50,000.00
mo
600.000.00
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LOAN
REPAYMENT
50,000.00
mo
600.000.00
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LOAN
REPAYMENT
50,000.00
mo
600.000.00
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LOAN
REPAYMENT
50,000.00
mo
600.000.00
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TOTAL
EXPENSE/YR
1,009,000.00
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TOTAL
EXPENSE/YR
1,894,000.00
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TOTAL
EXPENSE/YR
2,229,000.00
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TOTAL
EXPENSE/YR
2,269,000.00
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NET
INCOME
1,500,00.00
– 1,009,00.00
491,000.00
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NET
INCOME
2,500,000,00-
1,894,000.00
606,000.00
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NET
INCOME
3,750,000.00-
2,229,000.00
1,521,000.00
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6,021,000.00-
2,269,000.00
3,752,000.00
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TECHNICAL ASPECT OF THE PROJECT
1. This project follows the principle of
a no-waste farm system. There are no chemicals that shall be used in this
project. Thereby creating a healthy life style for the community to develop a
community enterprise based on community-based research.
2. Following the principle of no-waste
policy, the learner in welding are provided with round and square bars to
simulate the gaps in joining two metals. But the metals when welded can be used
as an animal cage or a metal that supports the cement in the fish pond
construction under the ferro-cement technology.
3. This center shall serve as a common
service or shared service facility of the farmers and their families to learn
the many competencies that are designed to improve and develop their lives
through decent work.
4. As the Department of Science and
Technology , the Department of Labor and Employment, Department of Agriculture,
Department of Social Welfare and Development , and other Educational
Institutions have agreed in principle that the Center for the Application of
Science and Technology to Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture Systems is an
important component in the development of marginalized people a center shall be
developed in as many areas as possible. It important to note that the author is
protected on its use during the life time of the author and for fifty (50)
years after death.
5. The training/research cycle is based
on the modular system of instruction. A learner enters a learning/ research
station and proceeds on the next stage as all the steps are completed. A
specific assessment for the learning-research station is placed in conspicuous
place. It is up to the learner to choose what learning/research station is
appropriate.
6. Tools and laboratory equipment are provided in the
learning-research station. Trainees are encouraged to return the tools in
proper places and use the equipment properly.
PROJECT LOCATION A POTENTIAL FOR
MARKETING OF PRODUCTS AND TRAINING OF BENEFICIAIES
As this project is designed to set-up a
center, the proponent has designated two possible locations where the project
can be set-up. One in the Bongdo, Borbon facility and the other in Lapulapu
City. This is to develop a network of linking the hinterlands with a facility
in an industrial area but located in the midst of marginalized community, in
Basak, Lapu-lapu City and Asturias, Cebu and other places which will allow and
support such Center
There will be an effort to develop
products with raw materials from Borbon,
Cebu and processed in Lapu-lapu City which is near to the Market System and
easier access to a large community of people such as the Export Processing Zone
and the market needs of Asturias, Cebu which is near the shipbuilding areas of
Balamban, Cebu and other places that the community shall support.
PROJECT OUTCOMES
1. Youth with age range from 14 to 17 join
the agriculture sector and realize the need to care for the environment. Hence,
prepare for disaster due to climate change and improve the steps performed by
the elder farmers.
2. Mind set of interlinking of knowledge
and skills as basis for action in personal growth and development becomes a
foundation for development. And a development for
spiritual strength through prayers and practice of meditation in motion
3. Science and technology and transfer
of technology to the least educated with the end-in view of its application in
day to day life and basis for a fulfilling career.
4. Members of the community set-up a
backyard farm named as a house in the garden for the program in cooperation
with CWL in support to the edvocacy entitled as food always in the table in the
home.
5. A community enterprise is set-up with
the end-in view of continuous improvement under the concept of inclusive growth
with international network of markets.
6. Continuing research on the development
of alternative materials for food and animal feed such as development of the
breadfruit or kolo as staple food and its potential for the export market, the
continues research on low cost technologies to create fish ponds for the
households, plant boxes utilizing waste materials and animal pen designs for
easy handling of waste and feeding procedures.
7. A Production unit on the propagation
and formulation of breadfruit or kolo products, from harvesting, slicing,
drying, packaging, milling, cooking for the local and international market
set-up
8. Develop and apply an easy to install
fish pond and produce fish from fry to full maturity.
CONCLUSION
This project is intended as a start-off
program for the training of students in science and technology in both a
center-based modality and in mobile method.
It is expected that the endorsement of
the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of
Agriculture(DA), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) with the Certificate of Good Standing
issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission may facilitate the approval of
our request to the Department of Education to adapt the Center for the
Application of Science and Technology in Natural Farming and Organic
Agriculture Systems as a facility for the K-12 program.
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