The Professional Regulatory Board (PRB) of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering conducted an “𝐎𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭” to assess the compliance of the Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST) Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (BSABE) program. The activity was held on January 13, 2025, at the SPAMAST Buhangin Campus, Malita, Davao Occidental. The ocular inspection aimed to evaluate the “program’s adherence” to national standards outlined in 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝑨𝒄𝒕 𝑵𝒐. 𝟏𝟎𝟗𝟏𝟓, also known as the Philippine Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Law, and pertinent policies under the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
The inspection focused on three critical areas: 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 with CHED Memorandum Order No. 94, series of 2017, which sets the Policies, Standards, and Guidelines for the BSABE program. Specific objectives included, determining the qualifications and deployment of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers (ABEs) employed by SPAMAST, validating their Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) credentials, and assessing the adequacy of faculty staffing and laboratory facilities.
The PRB for Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, led by Chairperson 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒓. 𝑨𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝑪. 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒐, with members 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒓. 𝑪𝒂𝒆𝒔𝒂𝒓 𝑱𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒐 𝑴. 𝑻𝒂𝒅𝒐 and PRC Regional Office XI representative 𝑯𝒐𝒏.𝑻𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒐 𝑫𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒐 𝑱𝒓., facilitated the discussions and presented their insights. Engr. Tado underscored the importance of complying with 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 33 𝒐𝒇 𝑹𝑨 𝑵𝒐. 10915 regarding the hiring and deployment of ABEs to teach core subjects in agriculture, fisheries, and related programs.
The program commenced with a warm welcome message delivered by Dr. Elenito P. Bugawisan, Dean of the Institute of Agricultural Sciences and Developmental Communication. The Program Head of BSABE, Engr. Leo C. Radores, presented the program’s achievements, current status, and compliance initiatives. SPAMAST President, Dr. Lynette A. Bontia, delivered a presidential message, expressing gratitude for the PRB’s guidance and underscoring the institution’s commitment to advancing the BSABE program. The event concluded with closing remarks from Dr. Marlyn B. Llameg, Vice President for Academic Affairs, who reiterated SPAMAST’s dedication to meeting national standards and fostering innovation in agricultural and biosystems engineering education.
The event was also graced by various SPAMAST officials, including key directors from planning, research, extension, accounting, human resources, and project development offices, along with faculty members of the BSABE program.
