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Analysis Of Competencies Of The Engineering Research And Development For Technology Alumni Of The University Of The Philippines Los Banos, Paulyn G. Micor, Maria Ana T. Quimbo, John Erinorio M. Perez, Ruth Ortega-Dela Cruz Jan 2023

Analysis Of Competencies Of The Engineering Research And Development For Technology Alumni Of The University Of The Philippines Los Banos, Paulyn G. Micor, Maria Ana T. Quimbo, John Erinorio M. Perez, Ruth Ortega-Dela Cruz

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

In the context of local and global workforce and people skills competitiveness, this study sought to determine whether the Engineering Research and Development for Technology - University of the Philippines Los Banos (ERDT-UPLB) alumni are competent in their chosen employment fields. Using the Likert scale of measurement, the skills, knowledge, and attitude competencies of engineering graduates were compared to the preferred competencies of employers and potential employers. Results showed no significant difference between the existing competencies of the ERDT alumni and the preferred competencies of prospective employers. Moreover, employers and potential employers have indicated a positive and favorable response to …


Farmer And Community Perceptions Of The New Rural Land Reform Policy Impacts In Henan Province, China, Lian Huijie, Agnes C. Rola, Vella A. Atienza, John Enrinorio M. Perez, Ferdinand C. Maquito, Merylyne M. Paunlagui Jan 2023

Farmer And Community Perceptions Of The New Rural Land Reform Policy Impacts In Henan Province, China, Lian Huijie, Agnes C. Rola, Vella A. Atienza, John Enrinorio M. Perez, Ferdinand C. Maquito, Merylyne M. Paunlagui

Journal of Public Affairs and Development

The household contract responsibility system which was the land reform policy from 1978 to 2008 in China revealed shortcomings in terms of its goals. This system veers away from the commune system (1958 -1978) and endows land use and management responsibility to households. The New Rural Land Reform Policy that started in 2008 aims to create a more market led policy and it captured adjustments to correct these shortcomings. This New Rural Land Reform Policy signals a significant policy change. This paper uses Lewin's change theory as a framework and Henan province in China as a case to determine the …