October 7, 2024 – Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) has launched a solar energy project, funded with 8.6 million pesos from the Department of Budget and Management. The initiative aims to reduce operational costs and promote sustainability, supporting SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Solar panels were installed on key campus buildings, including administration, general education, and engineering, starting in early October. The project is expected to cut electricity consumption and expenses, demonstrating ASCOT’s commitment to sustainability amid reduced budget allocations. “This project aligns with our vision for a smart green campus and equips our students to be environmental stewards,” said ASCOT President Dr. Renato G. Reyes. The solar energy system is set to be fully operational by the end of the month. #ASCOT2024 #SolarPower #SDG7 #SDG13
INSTALLATION OF STAND-ALONE SOLAR-POWERED LED STREET LIGHTS AT ASCOT ZABALI CAMPUS
ASCOT Zabali Campus in Baler, Aurora brightens up with the installation of fifty (50) Stand-Alone Solar-Powered LED Street Lights strategically set within the area of the campus. The said project with an original Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) of ?5,823,860.70 should have actually been awarded to a winning lone bidder sometime in March 2020. Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic that implemented the community quarantine, all construction projects were suspended by the government including the aforementioned. Consequently, it has effected the DBM to slash at least 35% of the budget allocation and the fund for the project was left with a reduced ABC of ?3,101,024.50. The HoPE thus declared the previous bidding a failure invoking RA 9184 Section 41. c) (iii) if the source of funds for the project has been withheld or reduced through no fault of the Procuring Entity. College Engineer Jerome M. Galam, Architect Emil Nelius G. Sindac, Jr., and Project Engineers Rafael V. Ruyol, Gillianne M. Castillo, Abraham M. Nidoy, Raymond P. Dela Rosa and Regine Delos Santos, immediately made revisions to the original plan to correspond with the new ABC. Also, the new project is concentrated at Zabali Campus while another project is scheduled for Bazal and Casiguran Campuses. A bidding with the new ABC was conducted on June 30, 2020 and then again on September 16, 2020, participated by two (2) bidders but it was declared a failure. A negotiation was made with interested bidders and in the BAC-TWG’s evaluation CONRADO B. BAUTISTA CONST. & SUPPLY CORPORATION was declared to have the lowest calculated responsive bid and was awarded the project at a contract price of ?2,486,002.81. The installation of the Stand-Alone Solar-Powered LED Street Lights is now completed. The same project intended for Bazal and Casiguran Campuses is now on its procurement stage.
Department of Education Goals, Objectives and Core Values
Here is the newly approved Goals, Objectives and Core Values of the Department of Education. For your information and guidance
Tilamsikan 2017
The country’s most awaited event in Performance Art kicked off last June 20, 2017. This five day event of Philippine International Performance Art Festival (PIPAF) named Tilamsikan 2017 started their Caravan in Santiago City, then to Echague, and then Quirino, then finally had their finale in Baler, Aurora. Aurora State College of Technology was very fortunate to host the Baler leg of the said event that features international Performance artist from Finland, Indonesia,Japan and Philippines. The exciting and colorful event delivered meaning performances and at the same time served as an avenue for fruitful dialogues between artist and hobbyist of different spectrums. Feel the different performances through these photos : <!–more–>
ASCOT Holds Ground Breaking Ceremony for the two Three-Storey Classroom and Office Building in ASCOT Bazal and Zabali Campuses
The Aurora State College of Technology community gathered last Friday, October 14, 2016 for the ceremonial ground breaking event and time capsule laying to begin the construction of the two three-storey classroom and office building in Bazal and Zabali Campuses. Hon. Roman Romulo together with his very compassionate wife, Ms. Shalani Soledad-Romulo, Vice Gov. Rommel Angara, Mayor Nelianto Bihasa represented by Councilor Noel Go, Brgy. Officials of Bazal and Zabali graced the event and were on hand to ceremonially turn the first shovel in the construction zone where the two buildings will soon be rising. The two three-storey building, bound to become another landmark and icon of development in Bazal and Zabali Campus will house the administration office and state-of-the-art classrooms are expected to be completed before the end of 2018.
DTI recognizes ASCOT for its solid partnership
Sheryl F. Tecuico proudly represented Aurora State College of Technology to receive the DTI AWARD,recognition of partnership, from Secretary Ramon M. Lopez of the Department of Trade and Industry, last July 13,2016 in the “Negosyo, Konsyumer Atbp (NKAatbp)regional trade fair featuring quality products from Central Luzon, held at the Fontana Convention Center Gallery Area. The NKAtbp , launched July 13 to 15, 2016, showcased various programs , projects and services of DTI. Talks and seminars relating to E-Commerce, Catapulting Business in the Global Market, Food Products Safety, Intellectual Property and Investment Briefing were conducted. Highlighting the event, more than 50 Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) participate in the Mini Likha ng Central Luzon trade fair and Diskwento Caravan, a showcase of the different services of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The trade fair exhibitors are MSMEs from the seven (7) provinces of Central Luzon. Sabutan products of Aurora were displayed along with other famous products like the Bulacan Bread,delicacies, organic products and lanterns from Pampanga, pastry and cashew products from Bataan processed meat, calamansi juice, herbs and spices from Tarlac, turnip pies, corporate giveaways and fashion accessories from Zambales, and footwear, processed products from Nueva Ecija and other locally produced jewelry and furniture.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Celebrates the Start of Construction for the ASCOT Graduate Studies Building
ASCOT held a ceremonial groundbreaking event and time capsule laying to begin the construction of the new ASCOT Graduate Studies Building on July 18, 2016. The new building which will rise beside the Forestry Building is intended to house the graduate students, faculty and staff. Dr. Doracie B. Zoleta-Nantes, College President together with the Guest of Honor, Baler Municipal Mayor Nelianto C. Bihasa, led the ground breaking ceremony which included the laying of time capsule and ceremonial shovelling. In her message, Dr. Nantes acknowledged all those who worked assiduously towards the conception up to the implementation on the construction of the new building. Hon. Nelianto C. Bihasa also gave his remarks commending the effort of the whole ASCOT community in this undertaking and is looking forward for more collaborative projects with the agency. Dr. Shirley N. San Pedro, Director of the Graduate Studies program concluded the activity with a closing remark filled with gratefulness and inspiration.
CHED Grants P2.1M Funding for the Establishment of ASCOT SMART CLASSROOMS
The Aurora State College of Technology is a recipient of a financial grant from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in the amount of Php. 2, 100, 000.00 to finance the establishment of ASCOT SMART CLASSROOMS. This project was awarded by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) through the resourcefulness of the College President and with the hard work of the Academic Directors who prepared the project proposal in this regard, equipping the College with the technology tools that will improve the student learning environment and aiming to upgrade the College’s capability and sustain its development efforts to keep the lead role in providing excellent education. As part of the ASCOT’s Smart Classroom Project, technologies to facilitate teaching and learning have been installed in the seven (7) Departments that were selected for the implementation of the project. With its goal to enhance classrooms with new technologies to support educational initiatives, each Department received 12 units desktop computers, 1 unit server, 1 unit LCD projector, 12 pieces chairs and 4 pieces computer tables (3 computer units per table).
ASCOT holds 22nd Commencement Exercises
Rejoicing family members, friends, faculty and staff came to witness the momentous event as five hundred ninety-one graduates of whom six are Cum Laude in the different degree programs of ASCOT received their diplomas and medals during the ASCOT 22nd Commencement Exercises held on April 15, 2016 at Sentro Baler. This year’s Commencement Theme, “ASCOT: Continuing Trends in Enhancing Agricultural and Technological Innovations towards ASEAN Integration”, reflects the College’s determinations to keep up with global standards in terms of updated program offerings, strengthened quality assurance and highly qualified faculty. Prior to the Commencement Exercises, a Baccalaureate Mass was officiated by Rev. Father Baltazar Ronato. The Guest of Honor and Commencement Speaker, Dr. Nicomedes P. Eleazar, CESO IV and the Director of the Bureau of Agricultural Research-Department of Agriculture addressed the graduates on how they can prepare to work effectively and competitively specially with the integration of ASEAN countries where vast career opportunities await them. Meanwhile, Mr. Darwin Lopez Magtangob, Class Valedictorian for Batch 2016, in his words of thanks expressed his gratitude to all the people who helped him and served as his inspiration in achieving success. He also reminisced the experiences he had as a student, the joys and challenges associated with quizzes, examinations, reports, and requirements. He gave special acknowledgement to his parents and siblings for the efforts, hard works and sacrifices they endured just to send him to school; to the faculty members, who served as his mentors, for the advices and encouragements; and to his friends for the time, experiences and memories. Highlights of the ceremony include the confirmation of the Degrees, awarding and distribution of Diploma and Medals, the Pledge of Loyalty to the Alma Mater and the induction of the graduates to the ASCOT Alumni Association. The program concluded with the singing of the Graduation Song “At the Beginning” and the ASCOT Hymn.
ASCOT conducts Consultative Meeting of the Proposed Budget for AY 2017
The members of the ASCOT Faculty Association, Administration Association, Officers of the different Student Organizations, Scholars and other Stakeholders of the College convene for the conduct of the Consultative Meeting for the ASCOT Proposed Budget for Academic Year 2017 held today, March 04, 2016 at the ASCOT Covered Court, Zabali Campus, Baler, Aurora. Dr. Oscar C. Barawid, Vice President for Administration and Planning Officer gave the opening remarks while Dr. Doracie B. Zoleta-Nantes, in her message emphasized the importance of the conduct of such agency consultations to gather feedback, inputs, suggestions and recommendations for the program developments and projects of the agency.