02 July 2012

Mojica, Castillo bag research awards

Dr. Ruel M. Mojica received the "Best Paper" and "Best Poster" awards for his research "Influence of Roasting on Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Properties of Philippine Coffee" during the closing ceremony of the 2012 Agency In-House Review of Cavite State University at the Rolle Hall on 28 June 2012. Meanwhile, Mr. Gerry M. Castillo won the "Best Paper" award in the Development Category for his research "Development of Liberica-based Coffee Blends".

Dr. Mojica and Mr. Castillo are faculty members of the Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering. The former is the officer-in-charge of the National Coffee Research, Development and Extension Center based in CvSU.