This study aimed to determine the employment status of AB Comm graduates from the year 2006 to 2009; the usability of the program to AB comm graduates; graduation and job satisfaction of AB Comm graduates; perspective roles and plans of AB Comm graduates as potential contributes to the PSU AB Comm program and career/profession; and establish an AB Comm Alumni program. The research study uses a descriptive method. Prepared questionnaires for new media/modern technology means of communication were used to gather data from the thirty respondents who are AB Comm graduates from 2006-2009. The ranking system was also used in the interpretation of data. The findings of the study used descriptive methods. Prepared questionnaires for new media/modern technology means of communication were used to gather data from the thirty respondents who are AB Comm graduates from 2006-2009. The ranking system was also used in the interpretation of the data. The study revealed that PSU AB Comm graduates are classified as employed, underemployed, and unemployed . More graduates are found engaged in both local and national companies/institutions. Graduates work in private companies and one works in the government office. Findings disclosed that the majority are in permanent positions, some are contractual, and very few are in full-time and part-time positions, an indication that PSU graduates are efficient and effective in their jobs that do not match their field of specialization. The majority of the parts are managerial. As to underemployed or unemployed, it gives insecure implications to PSU programs. As to the program's usability for AB Comm graduates, communication, human relations, and entrepreneurial skills are the strong competencies acquired or learned in PSU. Critical and leadership skills must be emphasized in the classroom approaches and reinforced via training and seminars for all students. As to graduation and job satisfaction of AB Comm graduates, AB Comm instructors had exercised correct methods and approaches that retention of knowledge/ learning wisdom and hands-on converted into their actions. Seminar training was the most minor learning source. Speakers for seminars and trainings must come from national, if not international, to acquire learning and skills in global perspective and trends. The majority of the employed AB Comm graduates experienced job satisfaction. As to perspective roles and plans of AB Comm graduates as potential contributors to the PSU AB Comm program, AB Comm graduates identified the following to design an employability program for AB Comm graduates: the creation of an alum association/organization, sponsoring scholarships and training; and have a radio station for AB Comm students; fund scholarships and training; and have a radio station for AB Comm graduates measured the outlook of graduates about their opportunities and responses in life. Most of the respondents favor undergoing advanced/ further studies. Most of them plan to work as media practitioners, which implies that they like the profession they have chosen. Some are planning to have more skills to augment their financial income. The researcher recommends that on-the-job training placement of ABCom students should be in big computers or big radio and TV networks to have a more significant opportunity to work in the companies related to their profession; Encourage AB Comm graduates to continue their post studies; strengthen teaching approaches and methods on AB Comm subjects that will develop solving and planning skills, logical reasoning skills, leadership skills, problems solving and planning skills. Design modular activity that will build their interest in research and development, link to the Department of Labor and employment to a sponsored job fair in PSU, and expose AB Comm students to entrepreneurial training and seminars to help them establish their own business in time of exclusive job opportunities. The school placement office should scout vacancies that suit the skills of the graduates. Since human relations skills and communication skills are the strengths of AB Comm graduates, enhancement of personality development and English grammar can be done through intensive trains; the administration must allot additional funding for the media tour, educational network visits, and other national and international training on print and broadcast, organize an alum association for AB Com graduates, established access to radio and TV networks, Linkage to PSU graduates who are in senior managerial positions. Maintain the Online linkage of AB Comm graduates and design a postgraduate program for AB Comm Graduates at PSU.

This study determined the physical carrying capacity of tourism sites in Camarines Sur, Philippines, and assessed the social opportunity of local tourists to enjoy the natural and human-made sights of their place. A mixed design of quantitative and qualitative approaches was employed. Based on gathered data and ocular survey, the tourism sites were utilized below carrying capacity. The sites were not yet popular and relatively few outsider tourists came to visit even during peak seasons. Their level of tourism development was still on post-infancy to growth levels of tourism development. They had to be advertised and packaged into a tourist destination that would be able to compete with other more established and popular tourist attractions in the province and the region. The social carrying capacity was examined based on the usage by local resident tourists of the natural and human-made attractions and services of their area, as well as participation in tourism. All respondents answered affirmatively when asked if they regularly visited local tourism sites. It may be concluded therefore that local tourists participate actively and enjoy the gifts of nature in their area as well as human-made tourist attractions. They were not deprived of the beauty of their own place due to over-regulation, overcrowding especially during peak season, or massive rehabilitation activities during off season. It is recommended that the local government build on the positive attitude of local resident tourists regarding their own area s tourism. This attitude can help significantly in the promotion of the selected tourism destinations.

This study aspires primarily, to search for alternative ways of utilizing the Innovative Polvoron Molder Compressor in preparing polvor n for simple preparation preferably in some tourist spots in which Polvor n Molder machines is not available. It was conducted to determine the Level of Effectiveness, Marketability and Acceptability along Accuracy, Practicability, Durability, and Economy of Innovative Polvoron Molder Compressor. Collecting and analyzing of data was conducted. The products were evaluated by prospective clienteles of Partido State University Goa, Campus and other Polvoron makers in Goa Camarines Sur. The Newly Innovated Polvoron (Mantecado) Molder Compressor was the result of the study. Based from the respondent s evaluations the product has a verbal Rating of To a Very Great Extent, with an over-all weighted mean of four point sixty-seven (4.67%) percent which is Highly Accepted by the respondents. The result shows that the study is Highly Accepted as to the Level of Effectiveness, Marketability and Acceptability by the respondents.

On the basis of significant findings and major conclusions drawn in this study, the following are the recommendations; 1.) Other researchers may make innovations on other related products.2.) Expertise in the production of the project is vital to ensure quality products.3.) The institution may fund the production of The Newly Innovated Polvoron (Mantecado) Molder Compressor as income generating project of the university; and 4.) Entrepreneurs may consider the production of The Newly Innovated Polvoron (Mantecado) Molder Compressor on commercial purposes specifically in making Polvoron preferably in local areas.

The Philippines is a hazard-prone country, with typhoons as the most prevalent types of hydrometeorological hazard. Coastal communities like Nato in the Municipality of Sag ay in Camarines Sur are especially at risk from these hazards. To address this, the Philippine government implemented the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act to incorporate plans from the grass-roots level (Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan or BDRRMP) in the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework. However, the formulation of the BDRRMP is perceived to be slowresulting partly from the lack of knowledge and skills in drafting the plan. A combination of quantitative and qualitative methods was utilized wherein a household survey for 298 respondents was conducted to gather data on Nato s socioeconomic situation, resources, gender roles, community practices and dynamics in relation to Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM). Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) was also conducted in the formulation of the BDRRMP for Nato. Based on the findings, the socioeconomic situation of Nato is characterized by self-perceived poverty where deprivation from non-food needs is experienced more than food needs. The knowledge and practices of the community about DRRM in Nato are generally characterized by a degree of indifference unless the hazards are occurring. Community mobilization and inter-agency cooperation are therefore necessary in the formulation and implementation of the BDRRMP, which is why this study aimed to describe the socio-economic situation of Nato; determine the knowledge and practices of local residents in Nato and draft a BDRRMP incorporating the information gathered from the first two objectives.

Puto is one of about eighty kinds of Filipino rice cakes. While puto has slid into a supporting role over time as part of a morning or afternoon meal, it goes to the heart of ancient Filipino s spiritual beliefs and practices: Prehispanic gods were never satisfied by offerings without rice cakes , wrote food scholar Felice P. Sta. Maria.

To this day, puto is cooked the old fashion way, though only certain areas: Pasig, Bi an, Calasiao, Manapla, and Cagayan de Oro, among a few others. In these places, puto makin g is an important cottage industry, and the puto is named after the towns. Most puto are pristine while, except those from Bi an or Cagayan de Oro which range from light brown to beige. The basis of this project were the problems encountered by the puto makers in Vinagre, Tigaon, Camarines Sur in using the conventional way of puto making. Using separately the grinder, kneading table and steamer.

The designing of the machine was done based from the needs as identified during the ocular inspection and interview conducted. Several sketches were made and then was finalized. Necessary preparations were done such as preparing the purchase of the needed materials in the fabrication. After the fabrication, the testing and evaluation was done with the presence of the experts and students. This is done to finally test the functionality, effectiveness and durability of the project. The final output of this study is the 3 in 1 puto making machine. The main scope of the study is the design and development of the 3 in 1 puto making machine. The study is limited to the puto mixture. The puto maker will need to use their recipe for the puto. The research methods that will be utilized in this study will be the Research and Development (R&D) and the descriptive and experimental method to determine the level of functionality, effectiveness, practicability, accuracy and durability.

The following procedures were employed in the conduct of the study:

The researchers conducted and ocular inspection and at the same time an interview to the puto makers in Vinagre, Tigaon, Camarines Sur. There were about 5 puto makers who was the subject of the interview and inspection.

The designing followed whereby the conceptualization was done. Specifications in the details of the design, the measurements and the kind of materials to be used were tackled in a brainstorming activity. The sketch was made with respective, front, back and side view was highlighted. Fabrication was done after all the materials were available.

Testing and evaluating of the output was implemented having faculty experts and students as the evaluators. Suggestions were given and incorporated in the finalization of the output for improvement. The results of the study revealed that the concept of the design is to have a machine which can be conveniently used by the puto makers. Having the three major parts which is the grinding machine to grind the rice into a flour, the kneading table for the preparation of the mixture before cooking, and the steamer where the electric stove is located. The 3 in 1 Puto Making Machine was made into such a way that all parts are essential in the product of puto. The different parts are contributory to make puto making easier, more convenient and free from contamination.

It is therefore concluded that using the 3 in 1 puto making machine is more convenient than the conventional way because the grinding, the kneading and the steaming are found in one machine. As to the power consumption, it is cheaper to use the 3 in 1 puto making machine than using the rice hull to steam the puto. The puto making machine can facilitate and will help the production of the puto faster and easier thus is an effective tool that can make the life of the puto makers better. It is safer to use the machine in terms of hygiene and contamination because the mixing of the ingredients is done in an assured clean area and cooking the puto free from ashes which may be caused by the rice hull. The different parts are useful and functions effectively to serve its purpose. The machine because of its quality materials and parts, can be used continuously without getting damaged. It can easily be cleaned for the next use.

It is therefore recommended that safety grounding must be provided for the safety of the users. The machine may be provided and installed with safety breaker. The electric stove must be replaced with higher capacity, with at least two kilowatt power rating to increase efficiency. A gas stove maybe provided as back up during power failure.

Pili was one of the crops identified by the national government as one of the Bicol Region’s priority crops. The dearth of accessible knowledge of the Pili Industry could be contributory to its being a marginalized sector in the country. To address the situation, the researchers envisioned a Comprehensive Pili Information System that will serve as a repository of information that the BCAARRD, member agencies, as well as farmers, processors, vendors, enthusiasts, and vendors, can readily access. The integration of Web 2.0 into the design of the Information System will open opportunities for collaborative access to the knowledge base similar to social media interactions. The project is categorized into four component studies, namely: 1. Design of the database backend, 2. Design and development of the Pili Knowledge Bank portal, 3. Integra- tion of the e-commerce site and 4. Capacity building and evaluation based on industry standards. Inherent in the studies are system testing, deployment, and the creation of policies/rules that will govern the operation of the information system.

To be able to gather the required data, interviews, surveys, farm/store visits, and observations were used. The database was designed from the structure of the gathered data and the input of the stakeholders. It was implemented in MySQL and produced 180 normalized tables across 10 sections. The development of systems follows Agile methodology for both the Pili Knowledge Portal and the Marketplace. Web development tools such as Laravel framework (PHP-based), CSS, and JavaScript were used. The design of the system was employed at the premises of Partido State University and was given IP addresses and domain names conducted, inviting BCAARD and its consortium members, researchers, farmers, and traders, and their inputs were welcomed for the future improvements of the systems.

The project was evaluated using the ISO/IEC 25010: 2011 quality model in terms of Usability, acceptability, and Reliability having results of the weighted mean of 94.65%, 93.71%, and 93.53% respectively. The results were interpreted that the systems developed were highly usable, highly acceptable, and highly reliable as set in the quality model. Accumulated data on Pili varieties present interesting prospects for research on the application of Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition in creating algorithms for an automated process that might be helpful for scientists, researchers, and enthusiasts in the future. Applications of data analytics and data science will also be potential ventures as data on Pili accumulates in the knowledge bank.

Establishing the nature and extent of the hazard should be prioritized in order to correctly assess the vulnerabilities and capacity of at-risk communities. This study aimed to simulate a simple volcanic hazard scenario of the newly active Mt. Isarog volcano by creating kilometer radius hazard zones from the volcanic crater to 10 kilometers away using a Geographic Information System (GIS). By doing so, communities and agricultural lands at risk around Mt. Isarog, specifically to the municipality of Goa, can be identified relative to human, food, and livelihood security. The Alert Level Guides for Bulusan and Mayon Volcanos from the PHIVOLCS website were used as a reference to simulate a simple volcanic hazard scenario of the newly active Isarog volcano. The 4, 5-, 8-, and 9-km danger zones of the Bulusan scenario were simulated using the Multiple Ring Buffer tool of ArcGIS. At-risk peripheral communities were located within these danger zones. This also was done for the 6-, 7- and 8-km danger zones of Mayon. Separate maps for the Municipality of Goa are provided with the identified barangay boundaries inside the danger zones of both Mayon and Bulusan volcanic hazard scenarios.

To assess the agricultural lands that may be at risk in Goa from an Isarog eruption, three general categories of land cover were mapped, namely, annual crops, perennial crops, and open forest, with respect to the assigned 4-km PDZ of Bulusan, 6-km PDZ of Mayon, and an additional 8-km danger zone. The extent of the identified agricultural lands was identified using land cover data from the Philippine GIS Data Clearinghouse (PhilGIS) and mapped using the ArcMap component of ArcGIS.

It is recommended to pursue field and additional remote sensing verification of these areas to identify important agricultural crop types that are exposed to possible volcanic hazards. Further analysis can be done to specifically delineate what types of annual and perennial crops are at risk when an eruption occurs. A database consisting of a number of farmlands, types of crops, livestock, and other natural resources with their economic values within the three danger zones should be established. This would provide baseline data for hazard and vulnerability assessment to promulgate mitigation measures as well as recovery plans in case of volcanic eruption.

This baseline study can also be considered in the delineation of important facilities and infrastructures like roads, evacuation centers, hospitals, etc. inside the identified at-risk communities.

`In computing, sorting is already solved.` Probably, many will agree with this statement. However, as sorting is applied to the algorithms, different characteristics arise. These lead to the distinctions of the pros and cons. Thus, various sorting algorithms had been developed, and some are continuously upgrading. The Merge Sort and Quicksort, for instance, are just two of the famous efficient sorting algorithms even in large sizes of data. Yet, due to their recursive structures, they require more memory space compared to those non-recursive ones such as Bubble Sort, Insertion Sort, and Selection Sort. These latter algorithms, on the other hand, are poor in performance in large sizes of data. Hence, when it comes to these algorithms, one significant contribution to computing is to improve their running time performance, which is the objective of this study focusing on the Selection Sort algorithm. This paper presents a new sorting algorithm called AbioSort. It was designed as an enhancement of the original Selection Sort method. While maintaining a being non-recursive structure, it employs a new approach called the `representative-based selection sort` method. Trials revealed that the AbioSort provided an almost 99% improvement in running time performance using posterior analysis. It also demonstrated its 100% accuracy during testing using different sets of data. These show that the AbioSort largely improved the efficiency of the original Selection Sort Algorithm while ensuring accuracy.