In line with the call for implementation of National Technical Education and Skills Development Research Agenda (NTRA) 2017-2022 as directed by our TESDA Director General Secretary Isidro S. Lapeña, Ph.D., CSEE, the Surigao del Norte College of Agriculture and Technology (SNCAT) headed by Ms. Abegail B. Eupeña, College Administrator II with the research team of the institution successfully crafted eight (8) research proposals in different sectors which was initially reviewed and evaluated by the Institution’s Research and Development Committee and further screened by the Regional Review Team of Caraga at the SNCAT Conference Room, Magpayang Mainit, Surigao del Norte last July 6, 2021.

The screening included presentation and defense on research proposals of each group of trainers assigned per sector. The following are the list of evaluated proposals submitted to the Regional Office:

• Comparative Study on the Laying Performance of Purebred Lohman LSL Crossbred (Native and Lohman) Chicken

Kathrine May Caritero

Carlos M. Dunque

• Development of Car Lifter: It’s effectiveness in Automotive Servicing

Rolie S. Arellano

Riche Lou D. Cassion

Gerson T. Estay

Laurian U. Arena

• Customer’s Acceptability and Nutritive Value of Tilapia Crackers Food Snack Produced in different flavors

Ma. Anna Lissa L. Jumamoy

Marezel B. Salibungcogon

Meraflor B. Sano

• Acceptability and Nutritive Value of Spicy Squash Ice Cream using Different Chilli Extract Concentration

Sheryll P. Hofileña

Joy T. Bayhon

Rosa D. Ecoben

• Growth and Yield Performance of Different Squash (Cucurbita Maxima) Variety relative to Planting Distance

Violijim R. Arangote

Jerry P. Bernadez

Shirley C. Bernadez

• Comparative Study on Quantity and Quality of Welded Output using Auto Darkening Welding Glass and Traditional Dark Glass

Gerson T. Estay

Melchor A. Salas

Rosana C. Cañon

• The effects of Fermented (Water Hyacinth, Rice Bran, Molasses) as Food Supplement in the Growth and Yield of Swine

Mary Lee L. Cadeliña

• Growth and Yield Performance of Eggplant (Solanum Melongena) between Bokashi and Vermicast as Organic Fertilizer

Carlo M. Ellera

• Length-Weight Relationship and Survival Rate of Tilapia Fingerlings (Oriachromis Niloticus) Feed with Natural Food in Canvass Tank

Jerry G. Manongas

This endeavor of the institution upholds from its mission in developing a culture of research among the employees and research-based extension services to the communities. Crafting of proposals was made possible as product of an In-House training on 3-day Write shop on Research Proposal conducted in the institution last May 6, 7 & 10, 2021. Also, is part of the realization of TESDA’s mandate to manage and supervise technical education through a research-based policies strengthened and initiated by our TESDA Caraga Regional Director Tarhata S. Mapandi, CESO III to be implemented in the region for possible funding and support.

Hence, this is one of the ways where the institution is gearing towards excellence in promoting quality assured services to the clienteles.