Republic of the Philippines

Commission on Higher Education

Region V
MASBATE POLYTECHNIC AND DEVELOPMENT COLLEGE, INC.
BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
Batuila, Baleno, Masbate

NARRATIVE REPORT
OF
PRACTICUM IN AGRICULTURE

Submitted to the faculty of the Masbate Polytechnic and Development College,

Inc. in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the Degree of Bachelor of
Agricultural Technology

ROMEL C. DIZON
JUNE 2023

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 MPDCI VISION

Masbate Polytechnic and Development College Inc. continuously produces god-

fearing, value oriented, competent and productive citizens. As an educational
institution, it is constantly responsive to local and global trends and challenges in
education, training and career development.

MPDCI MISSION

To provide affordable and quality basic technical-vocational and tertiary

education in collaboration with government, non-government and private
institutions where:

 students learn lifelong competencies, moral and spiritual values in a

motivating environment;
 teachers facilitate learning, constantly care for learners and nurture their
potentials
 school managers ensure a safe, supportive and effective learning
environment;
 families and communities are proactively involved in developing life-
long learners

MPDCI CORE VALUES

EX- Culture Of Excellence

C- Character Formation
E- Environment Of A Family

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L- Leadership
S- Service

BRIEF HISTORY
OF
MASBATE POLYTECHNIC AND DEVELOPMENT COLLEGE

Masbate Polytechnic and Development College, formerly, Masbate Polytechnic

School was established in 2009 as a non-stock non-profit educational institution.

Before its conception, Zettabyte, the first computer shop in the municipality of
Baleno, was conducting computer literacy training programs to some learners
and professionals in the community. The shop owner, an educator, believing that
“human resource is the greatest wealth of the nation and that the best legacy to
bequest to them is training and education”, had partnered with some of his
fellow educatorsin establishing the TechVoc School with its initial TESDA
course Computer Hardware Servicing NC-II. Eventually, Zettabyte was closed
and since then computers were used by the school in the conduct of training and
education.

In 2011, the school had faced tough trials, particularly in its financial aspect.
Majority of its incorporators became inactive, thus in 2012 had withdrawn their
shares and resigned in their positions.

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Family members and friends became instrumental in the continuance of the
advocacy and with their encouragement and support, the school was revitalized
and new programs were applied focusing on agriculture and garment sectors.

In 2014, its former name was amended. It was transformed into a college and
was granted by the Commission on Higher Education an initial permit to operate
a four-year degree course- Bachelor of Agricultural Technology (BAT) Ladder
zed, the first-degree course offered in the province of Masbate.

Since its start of operation to the present, the school has been producing and
continues to produce tech-voc graduates. Their knowledge, skills and attitudes
learned become their passport in landing jobs, of becoming entrepreneurs and of
being productive citizens of the community. Hence, the school gratefully
recognizes those who had helped and contributed and those who are
continuously supporting, sharing their time and talent in the continuance of its
advocacy to educate, train and develop human resources especially the less-
privileged ones.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The student would like to extend his sincerest gratitude to the

following persons who guide and contributed during his/her Practicum;

First and foremost, to the Almighty God who showered HIS blessings
and guidance in fulfilling this practicum all the way from the beginning until
this very end.

With the deepest gratitude and appreciation, the student would humbly
want to thank the following people;

To her parents for their unending love and support for providing all her
needs both financially and morally. For your patience and understanding and
for all the pieces of advice.

To her friends and colleague, to everyone who become integral part of

this success.

To my friends and classmates who helped and supported her.

To her instructors, who inspire us, give their knowledge, and share their
expertise and skills.

And to all who have been part of his Practicum, thank you so much and
God bless!

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 TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE PAGE............................... .................................................. 1
MPDCI Vision, Mission and............................................................2
MPDCI Core Values........................................................................2
MPDCI History.................................................................................3-4
AKNOWLEDGEMENT....................................................................5
TABLE OF CONTENT......................................................................6
CHAPTER I – INTRODUCTION
Introduction .........................................................................................7
Objectives..............................................................................................8
CHAPTER II – PRACTICUM ACTIVITIES AND OUTPUTS
Daily Activities...................….............................................................9-12
Knowledge and Skills Acquired..........................................................13-14
Problems Met and Key Solutions........................................................15
Recommendation.................................................................................16
CHAPTER III – APPENDICES
Daily Time Record..............................................................................

Certificate of Completion……………………………………………

Documentation…………………………………………….………..
Certificate of Critique……………………………………………..
Curriculum Vitae………………………………………………….

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 CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

A practicum is a hands-on method of learning that is typically used in

vocational or practical courses of study. In agriculture, a practicum may
involve working on a farm to gain firsthand experience with crop production
or animal husbandry.

In agriculture this is an opportunity for students to gain real-world

experience in the field of agriculture. This can include working on a farm, in a
greenhouse, or in a research lab. It is an excellent way for students to learn
about the day-to-day operations of an agricultural business, as well as the
science behind it.

It is a great opportunity for students to learn by doing. They are able to

use the skills they have learned in the classroom while at their practicum to
better understand how/when to apply them. This is an excellent way for
students to transition from the classroom to the workplace.

The work-based learning program at our school is an excellent way for

students to learn useful employment skills. The program allows students to
work on real jobs under actual working conditions, which helps them to
understand the work process and to appreciate the value of work. The program
also helps students to develop respect for workers and to understand the
importance of good workmanship.

This curriculum will provide opportunities to go through the actual

methodologies of a specific content standard. In effect, the workplace becomes
a development venue for every student-trainees to learn more and explore
more about the chosen field and practice they have chosen.

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OBJECTIVES:

The following are the objectives of the student:

1. to apply what they’ve learned in class to a real environment.

2. to gain professional skills related to your field and to get hands-on experience.

3. provides practical application of theory and experience

4. required for course for graduation for the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural
Technology (BAT).

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 CHAPTER II
PRACTICUM ACTIVITIES AND OUTPUTS
DAILY ACTIVITIES

JANUARY 28, 2023 (MONDAY)

First day of the Practicum and our orientation. Mr. Laurio discussed in details
all the important things that need to know in line with our Practicum. He also assigned
us to different areas with our group mates.

JANUARY 29, 2023 (TUESDAY)

We are tasked to monitor our progress, thus first thing to do is to sign in the
Logbook as our attendance checking. After Logging in we fed the chickens and rabbit.
We also clean the ffeederand waterer. We also monitor the water supply of the chicken
and the rabbit.

JANUARY 31, 2023 (WEDNESDAY)

We are assigned to the poultry house. We feed the chicken and give them water
to drink. We use carbonized rice hulls in the poultry house.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 (THURSDAY)

After logging in. We feed the chicken and give them water. We also clean the
area around the poultry house.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 (FRIDAY)

After signing the attendance, we buried the dead chickens using a spade and
other tools.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 (MONDAY)

Right after we logged in, we borrowed the carpentry tools from the storage
room and repair the Free-Range Area of chicken. We also made another chicken cage.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 (TUESDAY)

After signing in the log book, we fed the chicken and monitor unhealthy ones.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023 (MONDAY)

11th day of our practicum. Today we are supposedly assigned to Swine

production, but our instructor instructed us to do another task. We were told to haul the
soil that will be used to construct the new school building. After two hours of
completing the said task, I attended the CSC meeting. The meeting agendum is the
upcoming Founding Anniversary of MPDCI.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 (WEDNESDAY)

Today we are tasked to cut the grasses in the swine production area. We
removed the weeds and leaves of bananas. After cutting down everything, we burned
them all. In the afternoon, we clean the pig pen by removing all the waste of swine. The
next activity is we planted cassava around the swine production area but we did not
complete the task because of the bad weather condition instead, we fed the hogs.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 (THURSDAY)

We have our scheduled classes today. In the morning we attended Agricultural

Mechanics and Soil Fertility and Fertilization Management, and in the afternoon, we
have gone to Agricultural Extension and Communication and Postharvest classes. We
then experienced a 6.1 magnitude earthquake that makes our classes to be suspended
right away.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 (FRIDAY)

Classes are still suspended.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 (TUESDAY)

Today we cleaned the hog pen swine and so we continue cleaning the
surroundings of the swine production area. We cut all the grasses and leaves and even
collect all the garbage around the area. Mr. Laurio instructed us to do the land
preparation.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Land preparation is our first activity today. We use the correct measurement of
the garden plot in this activity. We completed 13 plots before we went home.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023 (THURSDAY)

Today as our first class in the morning, Mr. Rapsing tackled the different types
of welding machines and welding rods as well as the pattern numbers of welding rods.
In the afternoon, we cultivated the pineapple plants as instructed by our Instructor, Ms.
Huelva. After this, we reported to Ms. Riva’s class and she gave us a recitation about
lessons 1& 2. We cleaned the classroom after class.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 (MONDAY)

Today as our first task, we have made a pathway beside our garden plots. We
made drainage by using tools and equipment, we even put gravel on the pathway we’ve
made for the area not to become muddy. We continue making garden plots.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (TUESDAY)

After checking attendance, we continue making garden plots from morning to

afternoon.

MARCH 1, 2023 (WEDNESDAY)

All the members of our group are in preparation for the land. We cultivated the
garden soil and removed all the weeds. We continue our activities in the afternoon.

MARCH 2, 2023 (THURSDAY)

I arrived at our school in a positive mood. I went directly to our vegetable

garden to put CRH in our transplanted eggplants, I also removed weeds from the
eggplants. In the afternoon, we cultivated the soil in our plants. I also helped in the
sowing activity of my co-member.

MARCH 3, 2023 (FRIDAY)

We attended regular classes today. Ms. Jessalyn is our first subject instructor
followed by Ms. Shainabe. The latter instructed us to do the inverted planting activity.

MARCH 6, 2023 (MONDAY)

Today, my first activity is watering the plants and also, and I removed unwanted
weeds from the plot. After which, I prepared a bamboo fence for the vegetable garden. I
sow the okra plant and string beans plant.

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MARCH 7, 2023 (TUESDAY)

It is a sunny day today. In the morning I cultivated the soil of our vegetable plot
and removed the weeds. I watered the soil around the vegetable garden. I repaired and
repainted the vegetable area signages and designs. I also helped in transplanting the
eggplants.

In the afternoon, I watered the plants and sowed the seedlings in the nursery. I
helped in cutting the bamboo but I got hurt which made me stop the activity.

MARCH 8, 2023 (WEDNESDAY)

The first activity in the morning is transplanting. I watered all the inverted
plants and removed the weeds. I put CRH around the area of each plant. In the
afternoon I cultivated the soil in our plots and I also helped in the sowing activity of my
group mates.

MARCH 9, 2023 (THURSDAY)

Today I carbonized rice hull and I also removed the compost from the compost
pit and put it in sacks. In the afternoon I went to the arboretum to clean and remove
unwanted weeds. After that, I helped in cultivating our garden plots.

MARCH 11, 2023 (FRIDAY)

I arrived at the MPDCI early to clean our vegetable area. I burned down all the
dry leaves and watered the plants after. I am so happy seeing full-sprouted seedings and
I even talked to them out of my happiness.

In the afternoon I watered all the seedlings and I also help in watering the plants
of the other groups. I cultivated the soil after and removed the weeds.

MARCH 13, 2023 (SUNDAY)

I watered the plants and removed all unwanted weeds from our transplanted and
inverted plants. It is important for the garden soil to always receive enough water
supply for the plants to grow faster. In the afternoon I did the same activity.

MARCH 14, 2023 (MONDAY)

Today I watered our plants and cultivated our garden soil. I also put animal
manure in our plants to help them grows faster.

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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ACQUIRED

The following are the knowledge and skills acquired by the students
during her Practicum:

Skills & knowledge

1. Vegetable production and related activities

a. land preparation
b. sowing activities
c. plant distance
d. Using of organic fertilizer
e. watering activities
f. pruning
g. Pre-harvest and Postharvest activities

2. Poultry Production

a. Maintain cleanliness in poultry area

b. Feeding activities according to industry standard.

Attitude

The camaraderie helps the practicumer in performing well in all the

activities assigned to them. The instructor that has been giving out his best by
giving unlimited feedback and encouragement has helped them in doing best
in their area of expertise.

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 PROBLEMS MET

These are the following problems that the students encountered during
his/her Practicum:

VEGETABLE PRODUCTION

1. Poor production of the vegetables.

POULTRY PRODUCTION

1. Unhealthy birds.

2. Poor Poultry Management

2.1 Cleanliness

2.2 Feeding Activities

SWINE PRODUCTION

1. Cleanliness

2. Feeding Activities

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KEY SOLUTIONS

VEGETABLE PRODUCTION

1. Proper management of the vegetable garden, most especially in selection of

the seeds to grow.

POULTRY PRODUCTION

1. Give vaccines and vitamins to birds.

2. Poultry Management must be done correctly

2.1 Cleanliness of the poultry house and poultry surroundings.

2.2 Apply Feeding Activities according to industry standards.

SWINE PRODUCTION

1. Cleanliness must be done accordingly.

2. Apply Feeding Activities according to industry standards.

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RECOMMENDATION

The followings are the recommendations of students:

1. Use Organic Fertilizer

2. Machinery and equipment.

3. Feeding management.

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 CURRICULUM VITAE

Name : ROMMEL CORTES DIZON

Birthday : March 1, 2000
Civil Status : Single
Religion : Roman Catholic
Place of Birth : Baleno Masbate
Home Address : Batuila, Baleno Masbate
Citizenship : Filipino
Weight : 60 kgs
Height : 5’3”
Parents
Name of the Father : Rolly Dizon
Name of the Mother : Merlinda Dizon
Spouse : None
Children : None
Educational Attainment
Primary : BATUILA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Batuila, Baleno Masbate
2013-2014
Secondary : LICEO DE BALENO
Poblacion, Baleno, Masbate
2019-2020
Tertiary : MASBATE POLYTECHNIC AND
DEVELOPMENT COLLEGE, INC.
Poblacion, Baleno, Masbate
Bachelor of Agricultural Technology
National Certificate : NONE
ELIGIBILITIESTRAININGS AND EXPERIENCES

1. NONE
2. NONE
3.NONE

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