The Xavier University chapter of the Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers - Pre-professional Group (PSAE-PPG) emerged as overall champion in various contests at the 20th Mindanao PSAE Convention in Tagum City, Davao del Norte.
“Congratulations to our XU Aggie Engineering winners! We thank XU Chapter of PSAE - PPG moderator Dr Greg Cubio, Agricultural Engineering department OIC-chairman Dr Guadalupe Calalang, College of Agriculture dean Dr Ma Rosario P Mosqueda, and the Aggie faculty and staff for their guidance and support,” said XU president Fr Roberto C Yap SJ in his message to the academic community.
The winners of the different contests are the following:
1. Tractor related events
Champion, Tractor Rodeo, Male category: Joustine Gelsano
Champion, Tractor Rodeo, Female category: Dereka Atienza
Champion, Tractor Hitching: Joustine Gelsano, Ness Sagrado, Francis Manlantao and Greg Salazar
Second place, Tractor Parts Identification: Jean Kristi Masalta and Greg Salazar
2. The AutoCAD Challenge
Champion: Greg Salazar
3. PSAE logo making contest
First place: Jona May Basit
4. Miniature animal housing design and construction
Second place: Josephine Sumaylo, Renato Pahente and Zynith Gorre
5. Quiz bowl
Second place: Raymond Lloren, Deanah Go, Gabriel de Guzman and Cypriz Manosa
6. Charcoal painting
Second place: Mary Dawn Madrio
7. Video making contest
Second place: Jona May Basit, Director
8. Acapella singing contest
Third place: Mary Dawn Madrio, Greg Salazar, Jona May Basit, Ness Sagrado, Carlo Mark Lagumbay, Francis Manlantao, Josephine Sumaylo and Gabriel de Guzman
9. Ms and Mr PSAE Pageant
Mr PSAE Mindanao 2015 – Carlo Mark Lagumbay
Ms PSAE Mindanao 2015, First Runner-up – Alexis Wabe