2022 – Research | SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Proponents: Dahlee S. Pascua, Chriselda Saniata G. Niala Abstract The Isabela State University was mandated to provide advanced instruction in the arts, agriculture, and natural sciences as well as in the technological and professional fields. With this, the institution has a strategic vision, mission, goals, and objectives to ensure that the stakeholders' expectations will be met. This study was conducted to determine the level of awareness, acceptance, and understanding of the stakeholders to the University's vision and mission, evaluate how congruent the VMGO is with the performed strategy of the faculty and the resources of the institution in delivering quality education; and if and when the program goals and objectives of the business courses were attained. Data from the student- respondents were gathered through simple random sampling, and respondents from the faculty, alumni and non-teaching personnel were purposively chosen. A quantitative descriptive research approach and statistical analysis were used in the analysis of the data. Results show that all respondents were extremely aware of the ISU-VMGO, however, as to its dissemination, the respondents were moderately aware that the VMGO was widely disseminated to the different agencies, institutions, the industry sector, and the community as a whole. The findings also revealed that respondents perfectly understand and accept the ISU-VMGO. Moreover, respondents perceived that the VMGO is congruent with its educational strategies/practices and activities to a very great extent. Further, all respondents perceived that the ISU-VMGO realized and attained its purpose to a great extent, though from the different perceptions of the stakeholders. Thus, it is recommended that the widest dissemination must be done and that the realization and attainability of the VMGO should be felt extensively by the different stakeholders.

Proponents: Ronald C. Rivera, Benjamin E. Bulawit Jr. Abstract Computer literacy is a core skill that is in high demand across all professions. Computer proficiency is increasingly indispensable in every job sector. This study has focused on the assessment of computer education literacy of police officers in Angadanan, Isabela. The study involved 49 respondents from the RMFB 205th Infantry Battalion and PNP Angadanan Quarter. Studies have shown that positive attitudes toward computer are essential to a commitment in acquiring knowledge and skills in computer use. The challenge for law enforcement is to create computer-related trainings or programs that can eliminate computer anxiety and increase competencies in operating computers and associated software used in law enforcement agencies. The researcher made use of descriptive-survey research method through the use of adopted Computer Education Literacy questionnaire from Son (2015). The demographic profile of respondents in terms of sex, age, ranks, highest educational attainment and length of service has been gathered. In terms of the number of trainings 93.90 % of the police officers of Angadanan have no trainings on computer education literacy. On the other hand, in terms of the frequency of usage of computer educations, data showed that the respondents are rarely using these tools. Lastly, respondents have shown a poor level of computer literacy skills on the 4 aspects of computer educational tools with a grand mean of 2.11. Hence, computer literacy education program is necessary as an intervention strategy to narrow the computer literacy gap among police officers in Angadanan, Isabela.

Proponents: Ronald C. Rivera, Benjamin E. Bulawit Jr. Abstract Mallig Dairy Cooperative, Inc. at Mallig, Isabela has One Hundred Three (103) heads of cattle as of March 2020 covering an area of fifty (50) hectares situated in remote and hilly areas. There was collaboration in the field of solar energy between the Department of Agriculture and the Local Government Unit of Mallig, Isabela on the solar powered- irrigation system in relation to cattle raising to address the need of water supply for their cattle. In determining if solar-powered irrigation in Mallig Dairy Cooperative, Inc. is sound, justifiable and feasible, the Cost-benefit Analysis was used. That is why the time value of money, discount rate, and net present value, payback period and internal rate of return for using a solar-powered pump have to be considered and calculated. The said cooperative has a 2.15 Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR) which can be interpreted as "For every P1 of cost in the investment, the expected peso benefits generated is P2.15. So the solar-powered pump is a favourable investment which means it has greater benefits than costs. The NPV computed is positive which is P2,870,789.92 greater than the investment incurred that was P2,500,000.00. The rule is: An investment project should only be engaged in if it demonstrate a positive net present value (NPV). The payback period is 4.56 years only, it means the investment bears less risk. The computed IRR of the cooperative was 25.98%, thus generated more than the hurdle rate which is 12%. So it is considered favourable and safe to invest in solar irrigation.

Proponent: Nelmar P. Agub Abstract This study focused on the assessment of computer education literacy of police officers in Angadanan, Isabela. It involved 49 respondents from the RMFB 205th Infantry Battalion and PNP Angadanan Quarter. The researcher employed descriptive design through the use of the adopted Computer Education Literacy questionnaire from Son (2015). The demographic profile of respondents in terms of sex, age, rank, highest educational attainment, and length of service were also collected. In terms of the number of training, 93.90 % of the police officers of Angadanan have no training in computer education literacy. On the other hand, in terms of the frequency of usage of computer education, data showed that the respondents are rarely using these tools. Lastly, respondents have shown a poor level of computer literacy skills in the 4 aspects of computer educational tools with a grand mean of 2.11. Studies have shown that positive attitudes toward the computer are essential to a commitment to acquiring knowledge and skills in computer use. The challenge for law enforcement is to create computer-related training or programs that can eliminate computer anxiety and increase competencies in operating computers and associated software used in law enforcement agencies. Hence, a computer literacy education program is necessary as an intervention strategy to narrow the computer literacy gap among police officers in Angadanan, Isabela.

Proponents: Ronald C. Rivera, Maricar B. Asis, Oscar B. Bangayan

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Attendance Management Methods using QR codes and face recognition technology are widely used in many aspects of people's lives; notably, during the pandemic where contactless systems were imposed. Hence, this paper aimed to development of an Enhanced Attendance Monitoring System. This system addressed the limitations of the existing Biometric Attendance Monitoring System of the Isabela State University Angadanan Campus which only store 60 employees in every device; it has no Leave Applications; and it has no auto-generation and auto-formatting of Daily Time Record report. The new system uses a camera and QR Code reader to log attendance electronically, and the attendance records are saved in a database. It can store multiple numbers of employees, process leave applications, manage remaining leave credits, and provide auto-generated Daily Time Records. Thus, the system reduces the requirement for fixed materials and employees to retain records. The system was subjected to end-users evaluation, and based on based on ISO 25010 standard, the quality of the software is found to be functional having rated with a general mean of 4.72 in the scale with a qualitative equivalent of ‘strongly agree’ on the different features of the system as it addresses the issues in the current attendance monitoring system of ISU.

Proponents: Martina R. Penalber, Joel V. Panganggaan, Myleen R. Corpuz, Jose P. Gallena Jr., Vivian Dumrique

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According to Republic Act no. 7898 or an act providing for the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, it’s in the principal thrusts of the program the enhancement of the AFP’s capability to fulfill its mandate to protect the Filipino people not only from armed threats but from the ill effects of life-threatening and destructive consequences of natural and man-made disasters and calamities, in short, from all forms of ecological damage. From the thrust, it can be clearly grasps that the Armed Forces of the Philippines has a huge role in leading others to defend their country and to support peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts across the globe. In simple term, they work to maintain peace and order in the entire nation, protecting the country up to the extent of putting their lives even at worst is aligned to the SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 16 (Peace Justice and Strong Institutions). However, part of the world’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development includes the sustainability of cities and communities aligned with the SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). It’s in the goal that by 2030, the security of the provisions of universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for men,women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities must be achieved. Therefore, all citizens either in blue – collar or white – collar jobs should come together hand in hand to achieve this. Further, the world’s SDG includes the mitigation of poverty and the campaign of “no to hunger”. Anyone is capable to help stop/mitigate human problems for as long as there is the willingness to learn how to contribute for the improvement of the stand of the country. This is in line with the SDGs No 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being). Also, SDG 17 (Partnership for the Goals) this advocates the revitalization of global partnership for sustainable development. This goal can somehow be attained through building productive local partnerships. Thereby, introducing this extension activity with the intention to bring the armed forces of the Philippines explore new roles not just by being human protectors but all the same in both human and environmental concerns based from needs. This extension activity will provide an avenue for the men and women in-uniform to explore other source of income as they will be engaged not only to the beautification of environment but as well as to achieve financial viability out of their crafts.

Proponents: Nilda O. Babaran, Mario P. Tamana, Genevive D. Garcia

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This extension project focuses on livelihood training that will help the Mengal women of Echague, Isabela in improving their economic and social life. This extension activity will also answer to the call of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations – specifically, Goal #16 which is “To promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.

Proponents: Hazel Beth M. Bautista, Nikki Joyce C. Curan, Christian Lloyd D. Taguba

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Today, dramatic advances in technology and progress in globalization are transforming our communities into a single borderless community in which there is interaction of diverse knowledge and culture. Our society demands continuous innovation and the creation of new knowledge to achieve sustainable development and growth. As the country moves toward the promotion of sustainable development, the role of the academe, industry, and other sectors of the economy become increasingly significant. Thus, this outreach program is timely for it provides an appropriate action to help the unemployed women in barangay San Fabian, Echague, Isabela to develop their skills and potential in order to earn for a living in order to addressed several Sustainable development Goals namely:

Proponents: Martina R. Peńalber, Nikki Joyce C. Curan ,Christian Lloyd D. Taguba, Mylene R. Corpuz

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They are giving all their best to protect the country up to the extent of putting their lives in danger. They are obeying “Comply First Before You Complain”. They even sacrificing their own families for the country. They are the most in demand government employees when calamities come at the most unexpected times. They are obliged to go and save people before protecting their own families. They are always ready anytime to support and share their knowledge, skills and resources for the benefits of the people where they are destined as public servants. This is aligned to the SDGs No.16 “Peace,Justice and Strong Institutions, and SDG No. 17. Partnerships for the Goals and Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is also undergoing accreditation to upgrade their services based from standard and they are required to be trained not only to protect the country but to help upgrade the standard of living of the people around them, but not to forget to also start with their own families as a model and application of their responsibilities. This is in line with the SDGs No.1: No to Poverty, SDG No. 2: Zero Hunger, and SDG 5: Gender and Equality.
They need advice to balance their way of living by giving attention not only to the community people but at the same time to the welfare of their own families. They need to make ways and remedies to provide everything for their own family a descent way of living despite of being committed, dedicated and passionate public servant for happy and fulfilled living. They are required to rear their children by providing them food, shelter, health care and quality education for a better life and a productive living.
Hence, one of their advocacies is to support livelihood program towards sustainable community development: Providing access to livelihood opportunities for their dependents and for the people in the community where they are assigned. They should uplift the moral of every Filipino to combat all trials and calamities happening on earth especially the covid19 pandemic so that they can survive and be a model individual to all.
Their stories and lessons highlighted the importance of convergence, collaboration, and grassroots, human rights-based approach to community development. It shows that the military’s role is evolving and it should also be open to collaboration with other government agencies like SUC’s and different stakeholders to bring peace and improve lives of their own family and the people under their protection. The Community Support Program is a first step towards changing their paradigm. They are no longer just focusing on improving their warfighting skills; they are now also facilitating development like livelihood programs, reintroducing government services, and bridging the gap between local governments and far-flung communities.
These programs show that the best way to counter insurgency is to efficiently address the people’s needs. Therefore, as an extension modality of ISU, Echague Campus, we will assist its clients in the adopted 513th ECB, 51EBDE, PA, CMFDC (ANNEX) BRGY SOYUNG, ECHAGUE, ISABELA as our partner in the university by providing a Livelihood Training Workshop Event Management and Food Processing Also, as a state university, ISU has a social responsibility to its clients to help them improve their standard of living in terms of increased income to meet their families’ needs aligned to the 17th Sustainable Development Goal’s on the part of ISU community, and other stakeholders, will also an avenue where they can make savings for economic growth and development. It will also support the community needs as it helps them to be responsible by making them busy for more productive endeavor and to imbibe a sense of collaboration and promote local economic development to attain peace and order. Hence, it is the intent of this extension project to be established and implemented.