Activities

Virtual Capacity Building: M3DAS Conducts Remote Training and Troubleshooting Workshop

To ensure total regional coverage, the M3DAS project conducted a series of intensive online training sessions on May 9, 2024. These sessions were specifically designed for enumerators and coordinators who were unable to attend the previous on-site workshops in Leyte, Negros Oriental, and Negros Occidental. Running from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, the virtual training focused on two critical areas: Application Mastery: Comprehensive instruction on the features and navigation of the M3DAS Web Survey Application. Read more

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Showcasing Innovation: M3DAS Featured at the 73rd PSABE National Convention

The M3DAS team participated in the prestigious poster exhibition at the 73rd National Annual Convention of the Philippine Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers (PSABE), held from April 22–27, 2024, in Legazpi City, Albay. The team presented their specialized research titled: “Evaluation of Farm Machinery Accessibility, Availability, and Suitability for Sugarcane Farm Mechanization in the Iloilo Mill District, Philippines, Using the Mechanization Resource Mapping, Monitoring, and Data Analysis System (M3DAS)” The presentation highlighted the system’s Read more

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Culminating Milestone: M3DAS Completes Year 1 Training Series at SRA-LGAREC

On April 18, 2024, the M3DAS team successfully conducted its final Year 1 training session on the M3DAS Web Survey App at the Sugar Regulatory Administration – La Granja Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SRA-LGAREC) in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental. This event marks the successful conclusion of the project’s capacity-building activities for its inaugural year. The session was attended by 48 participants representing five key Mill Districts: Ma-ao, San Carlos, BISCOM, SONEDCO-Dacongcogon, and La Read more

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Advancing Digital Integration: M3DAS Web Survey App Training in Bacolod City

On April 16, 2024, the M3DAS team conducted an intensive technical training session at the L’Fisher Chalet in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, focusing on the deployment of the M3DAS Web Survey App. The session brought together a significant cohort of 58 participants from the Mill Districts of Victorias, BACMUR, HPCO, Sagay-Danao, and Lopez. The delegation included Mill District Officers and Farm Surveyors, with key leadership and support from SRA-Visayas, represented by Chief Agriculturist Ms. Maria Read more

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Expanding Technical Capacity: M3DAS Training for Region 7 Enumerators in Dumaguete City

On February 28, 2024, the M3DAS team successfully conducted a technical training session in Dumaguete City for the Region 7 cohort. The session was bolstered by the presence and active support of Mill District Officers Mr. Alfe Dulla (Bais MD) and Ms. Anabelle Guarin (Tolong MD), who underscored the project’s importance to the local sugar industry. The training successfully onboarded a total of 22 field personnel, including: 19 Enumerators 2 SRA Farm Surveyors 1 SRA-PEO Read more

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Strengthening Regional Ties: M3DAS and SRA-Visayas Coordinate for Negros Island Operations

The M3DAS Project team, led by Project Leader Engr. Alexis Del Rosario, convened a strategic virtual meeting with the SRA-Visayas leadership, including Chief Agriculturist Ms. Lourdes Almodiente and Supervising Agriculturist Mr. Rex Jinon. The session was attended by Mill District Officers from across Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental, marking a critical step in expanding the project’s footprint. The meeting focused on three primary objectives: Project Orientation: Providing a comprehensive overview of the M3DAS mission and Read more

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Empowering Data Collection: M3DAS Web Survey App Training for Enumerators

On January 31, 2024, the M3DAS team conducted a specialized training session for enumerators on the utilization of the M3DAS Web Survey App at Peachtree Lodge, Ormoc City. The workshop equipped eight dedicated enumerators with the digital tools necessary for streamlined data gathering. The event was highlighted by the presence and support of key Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) officials, including: Ms. Ma. Lourdes Almodiente (Chief Agriculturist) Mr. Rex Jinon (Supervising Agriculturist) Ms. Rena Juntilla (Mill Read more

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Strategic Support and Collaboration: Advancing Sugarcane Mechanization with DA-RFO 8

The Regional Agricultural Engineering Division (RAED) of the DA-RFO 8 in Tacloban City, Leyte, has formally expressed its strong support for the M3DAS project. An initiative funded by DOST-PCAARRD and implemented in close coordination with the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), M3DAS is designed to provide a comprehensive analysis of the sugarcane industry’s mechanized landscape. By leveraging field evaluations, rigorous research, and advanced mapping techniques, the project aims to deliver a precise, data-driven roadmap for the Read more

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FGD and KII for Sugarcane Industry Mechanization in Leyte

From October 24–27, 2023, the M3DAS team conducted a comprehensive field activity in Leyte to evaluate the current state of sugarcane mechanization. In strategic collaboration with the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), the Department of Agriculture, the Ormoc City Agriculturist Office, and the Mill District Development Council, the team established critical baseline data and gathered preliminary insights through Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). These sessions engaged a diverse range of stakeholders, including Read more

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