MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
(On-the-Job Training Program)

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This Memorandum of Agreement made and entered into by and between:
APAYAO STATE COLLEGE (ASC), a public Higher Education Institution created
under and by virtue of Republic Act 8563 with principal office at Malama, Conner,
Apayao represented by DR. JOHN N. CABANSAG, College President and herein
referred to as “ASC”;
-AND-

The PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE OF APAYAO, an agency duly

organized and existing under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, with a principal
office at San Isidro Sur, Luna Apayao represented herein by .and herein referred to as the
“HOST TRAINING AGENCY”

WITNESSETH, that
WHEREAS, ASC is offering a course of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Animal
and Crop science), and has instituted an ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROGRAM where
qualified students will undergo training as part of the curriculum in order to be
adequately familiar with actual work and to augment their formal training;
JOH WHEREAS, the HOST TRAINING AGENCY, through the OFFICE OF
N N.
CAB AGRICULTURAL SERVICES, commits itself to deliver excellent services in the
ANS implementation of resource-based agri-fishery programs in partnership with farming
AG,
Ph.D communities and stakeholder, and the PROVINCIAL VETERINARY OFFICE,
Colle committed to efficiently and effectively implement veterinary programs, projects and
ge
Presi activities through collaborative endeavor with all stakeholders.
dent
WHEREAS, ASC proposed that its students be allowed to undergo On-the-job Training
Program with the HOST TRAINING AGENCY which proposal was accepted by the
latter as part of its commitment to upgrade the skill and working knowledge of students,
subject to the terms and conditions provided for in this agreement;
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, ASC and the
HOST TRAINING AGENCY agree and stipulate on the following:

A. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES

1. ASC AND THE HOST TRAINING AGENCY SHALL JOINTLY:
Provincial Governor of Apayao
HON. ELIAS C. BULUT JR.

a. Design a training plan specifying therein the goals and objectives, knowledge,
skills, attitudes, and competencies which the student-trainee must acquire in each
learning area, assignments, and schedule of activities, among others;
b. Monitor and evaluate the performance of the student-trainee based on the
prescribed training plan;
c. Monitor the student-trainee and attend to his/her needs;
d. Conduct post-training review and evaluation of the program and the performance
of student-trainees in accordance with the agreed evaluation system for student
performance;

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 2. ASC SHALL:
a. Select, identify, recommend, and endorse qualified student trainees for admission
to the On-The-Job-Training program by the Host Training Agency.

b. Conduct pre-departure orientation/seminar for the students who shall undergo the
OJT program in the Host Training Agency.

c. Provide basic orientation on work values, behavior, and discipline to properly

prepare the student-trainees for the OJT;

d. Assign/designate a Student Internship Program Coordinator who shall be

responsible for:
(1) Conduct periodic visits to student-trainees to assess their needs and concerns
and advise the company, if necessary;

(2) Conduct initial and regular visits/inspections of their premises to ensure the
safety of students;

e. Furnish the Host Training Agency with the evaluation system to be followed in the
evaluation of student performance;

f. Monitor compatibility of job circumstances with the course requirements for the
student’s attainment of advanced standing in the program through regular
interaction with the students;

g. Furnish the HTE with the Notarized Parent’s Consent.

3. THE HOST TRAINING AGENCY SHALL:

a. Designate from among its employees a supervisor who will be assigned the
following responsibilities:
(1) Serve as mentor to the student–trainees;
(2) Give the student trainee course-related work assignments and expose them to the
learning experiences on actual operations and management;
(3) Expose the student-trainee to a real situation/problem thus enabling them to
analyze and apply scientific as well as empirical approaches in solving technical
problems;
(4) Arrange a conference with the Program Coordinator should a student-trainee
problem arises;
b. Provide Supervised Applied Learning Experience (SALE) for the student-trainee in
accordance with the agreed training manual/plan and schedule of activities;
c. Accomplish the necessary forms required by the ASC, in connection with the
training of student-trainee;
Provincial Governor of Apayao
HON. ELIAS C. BULUT JR.

d. At the end of the training period, the HTE shall transmit to the ASC the following
documents:
(1) Certificate of completion to the student-trainee who has successfully finished
his/her training in the OJT program;
(2) Duly accomplished evaluation sheet; and
(3) Other pertinent reports, information, and/or documents that may be included for
purposes of describing the student trainee’s performance;
e. Allow periodic visits by the ASC'S designated OJT coordinator;

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 f. May provide incentives to the student trainee such as free duty meals, travel
allowance, and uniform, at the option of the HTE.
g. Shall have the right to screen or refuse on reasonable grounds student-interns
recommended by the ASC;
h. Adhere to all Philippine laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the student
internship programs, as well as health and safety laws applicable to entities
similarly situated;
i. Observe health and safety protocols for students during their stay in the HTE and
ensure the safety of the student-trainee while he/she undergoes the training program

B. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. The ASC does hereby hold free and harmless from any liability and will not file
any claim against the HOST TRAINING AGENCY, its officials, and employees
for any and all harm, injury, or loss that may come upon the person or property of
the STUDENT-TRAINEE on his/her way to, and from, and while inside the site
of the HOST TRAINING AGENCY during the OJT/internship period, arising
from the fault or negligence of the students in the performance of their duties and
functions while undergoing the OJT program, subject to existing laws, rules and
regulations. However, this shall not include any injury, loss or damage suffered by
the STUDENT-TRAINEE which is attributable to the fault or negligence of the
HOST TRAINING AGENCY, its officers, employees or representatives.
2. No form of relationship not expressly stipulated herein shall be inferred here from
and none of the parties is authorized to represent or bind the other party.
3. That both parties shall exert all efforts necessary to achieve the objectives of this
joint undertaking. For this purpose, the parties shall execute and deliver such
instruments and documents which may be reasonably requested by the other party
in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purpose of this agreement and
transactions covered hereby.

C. AMENDMENTS AND EFFECTIVITY

1. This Agreement shall take effect upon the signing of the parties and remain in full
force for a period of two (2) years unless otherwise terminated.
2. Both ASC and the HOST TRAINING AGENCY shall have the right to
Provincial Governor of Apayao

discontinue this OJT Program on reasonable grounds upon a thirty-day prior

HON. ELIAS C. BULUT JR.

written notice to the other party or discontinue the OJT of any one of the student-
interns subject to the observance of due process.
3. In case any one or more of the provisions contained herein shall, for any reason be
held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity,
illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any of the provisions of this
agreement. In such event, the parties shall consult each other as to the manner by
which their original intention can be fulfilled as closely as possible and they will
amend this agreement accordingly.
4. This Agreement may be amended, modified, novated or altered only in writing
duly signed by all the parties.

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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto affixed their hands this ___ day
of _______________, 20___ at _________________________________.

APAYAO STATE COLLEGE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF APAYAO

Represented by: Represented by:

JOHN N. CABANSAG, Ph.D. HON. ELIAS C. BULUT JR.

College President Head of the Office
ID No.: ID No.:
Valid until: Valid until:

SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF:

RONALD O. OCAMPO, Ph.D. PRUDENCIO G. BOSING

Vice President for Academics, Research Provincial Agriculturist
& Development and Extension Service

ROWENA E. GASMEŇA Ph.D. DR. RALPH M. VERZON

BSA/BSABE Program Chair Provincial Veterinarian

ACNOWLEDGEMENT

Republic of the Philippines )

Municipality of _________ )S.S.

BEFORE ME, a Notary Public in _______________________, this

____________ at _________________________, Philippines personally appeared the
above-named persons, who have satisfactorily proven to me their identities through their
competent identification as indicated below their names, that they are the same persons
who executed and voluntarily signed the foregoing Memorandum of Agreement which
they acknowledged before me as their free and voluntary act and deed.

This instrument, consisting of four (4) pages, including the page in which this
Acknowledgement is written, has been signed on each and every page thereof by the
parties.

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this ___________ at ___________, Apayao.

Doc No. ______

Page No. _____
Book No. _____
Series of 2024

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 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
(On-the-Job Training Program)

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This Memorandum of Agreement made and entered into by and between:
APAYAO STATE COLLEGE (ASC), a public Higher Education Institution created
under and by virtue of Republic Act 8563 with principal office at Malama, Conner,
Apayao represented by DR. JOHN N. CABANSAG, College President and herein
referred to as “ASC”;
-AND-

The LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF PUDTOL APAYAO, an agency duly

organized and existing under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, with a principal
office at Poblacion Pudtol, Apayao represented herein by HON. HECTOR REUEL D.
PASCUA and herein referred to as the “HOST TRAINING AGENCY”

WITNESSETH, that
JOH WHEREAS, ASC is offering a course of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Animal
N N.
CAB and Crop science), and has instituted an ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROGRAM where
ANS qualified students will undergo training as part of the curriculum in order to be
AG,
Ph.D adequately familiar with actual work and to augment their formal training;
Colle
ge WHEREAS, the HOST TRAINING AGENCY, through the MUNICIPAL
Presi
dent AGRICULTURIST OFFICE, provides Agri-related services and opportunities to
farmer cooperatives and organizations to help improve their income capacity and
exposure.
WHEREAS, ASC proposed that its students be allowed to undergo On-the-job Training
Program with the HOST TRAINING AGENCY which proposal was accepted by the
latter as part of its commitment to upgrade the skill and working knowledge of students,
subject to the terms and conditions provided for in this agreement;
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, ASC and the
HOST TRAINING AGENCY agree and stipulate on the following:

A. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES

HON. HECTOR REUEL D. PASCUA

1. ASC AND THE HOST TRAINING AGENCY SHALL JOINTLY:

Host Agency

a. Design a training plan specifying therein the goals and objectives, knowledge,
skills, attitudes, and competencies which the student-trainee must acquire in each
learning area, assignments, and schedule of activities, among others;
b. Monitor and evaluate the performance of the student-trainee based on the
prescribed training plan;
c. Monitor the student-trainee and attend to his/her needs;
d. Conduct post-training review and evaluation of the program and the performance
of student-trainees in accordance with the agreed evaluation system for student
performance;

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 2. ASC SHALL:
a. Select, identify, recommend, and endorse qualified student trainees for admission
to the On-The-Job-Training program by the Host Training Agency.

b. Conduct pre-departure orientation/seminar for the students who shall undergo the
OJT program in the Host Training Agency.

c. Provide basic orientation on work values, behavior, and discipline to properly

prepare the student-trainees for the OJT;

d. Assign/designate a Student Internship Program Coordinator who shall be

responsible for:
(1) Conduct periodic visits to student-trainees to assess their needs and concerns
and advise the company, if necessary;

(2) Conduct initial and regular visits/inspections of their premises to ensure the
safety of students;

e. Furnish the Host Training Agency with the evaluation system to be followed in the
evaluation of student performance;

f. Monitor compatibility of job circumstances with the course requirements for the
student’s attainment of advanced standing in the program through regular
JOH interaction with the students;
N N.
CAB
ANS g. Furnish the HTE with the Notarized Parent’s Consent.
AG,
Ph.D
Colle
ge 3. THE HOST TRAINING AGENCY SHALL:
Presi
dent
a. Designate from among its employees a supervisor who will be assigned the
following responsibilities:
(1) Serve as mentor to the student–trainees;
(2) Give the student trainee course-related work assignments and expose them to the
learning experiences on actual operations and management;
(3) Expose the student-trainee to a real situation/problem thus enabling them to
analyze and apply scientific as well as empirical approaches in solving technical
problems;
(4) Arrange a conference with the Program Coordinator should a student-trainee
problem arises;
b. Provide Supervised Applied Learning Experience (SALE) for the student-trainee in
accordance with the agreed training manual/plan and schedule of activities;
c. Accomplish the necessary forms required by the ASC, in connection with the
HON. HECTOR REUEL D. PASCUA

training of student-trainee;
d. At the end of the training period, the HTE shall transmit to the ASC the following
documents:
Host Agency

(1) Certificate of completion to the student-trainee who has successfully finished

his/her training in the OJT program;
(2) Duly accomplished evaluation sheet; and
(3) Other pertinent reports, information, and/or documents that may be included for
purposes of describing the student trainee’s performance;
e. Allow periodic visits by the ASC'S designated OJT coordinator;

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 f. May, provide incentives to the student trainee such as free duty meals, travel
allowance, and uniform at the option of the HTE.
g. Shall have the right to screen or refuse on reasonable grounds student-interns
JOHN N. CABANSAG, Ph.D

recommended by the ASC;

College President

h. Adhere to all Philippine laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the student
internship programs, as well as health and safety laws applicable to entities
similarly situated;
i. Observe health and safety protocols for students during their stay in the HTE and
ensure the safety of the student-trainee while he/she undergoes the training program

B. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

HON. HECTOR REUEL D. PASCUA

1. The ASC does hereby hold free and harmless from any liability and will not file
any claim against the HOST TRAINING AGENCY, its officials, and employees
for any and all harm, injury, or loss that may come upon the person or property of
Host Agency

the STUDENT-TRAINEE on his/her way to, and from, and while inside the site
of the HOST TRAINING AGENCY during the OJT/internship period, arising
from the fault or negligence of the students in the performance of their duties and
functions while undergoing the OJT program, subject to existing laws, rules and
regulations. However, this shall not include any injury, loss or damage suffered by
the STUDENT-TRAINEE which is attributable to the fault or negligence of the
HOST TRAINING AGENCY, its officers, employees or representatives.
2. No form of relationship not expressly stipulated herein shall be inferred here from
and none of the parties is authorized to represent or bind the other party.
3. That both parties shall exert all efforts necessary to achieve the objectives of this
joint undertaking. For this purpose, the parties shall execute and deliver such
instruments and documents which may be reasonably requested by the other party
in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purpose of this agreement and
transactions covered hereby.

C. AMENDMENTS AND EFFECTIVITY

1. This Agreement shall take effect upon the signing of the parties and shall remain
in full force for a period of two (2) years unless otherwise terminated.
2. Both ASC and the HOST TRAINING AGENCY shall have the right to
discontinue this OJT Program on reasonable grounds upon a thirty-day prior
written notice to the other party or discontinue the OJT of any one of the student-
interns subject to the observance of due process.
3. In case any one or more of the provisions contained herein shall, for any reason be
held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity,
illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any of the provisions of this
agreement. In such event, the parties shall consult each other as to the manner by
which their original intention can be fulfilled as closely as possible and they will
amend this agreement accordingly.
4. This Agreement may be amended, modified, novated or altered only in writing
duly signed by all the parties.

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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto affixed their hands this ___ day
of _______________, 20___ at _________________________________.

APAYAO STATE COLLEGE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT-PUDTOL

Represented by: Represented by:

HON. HECTOR D. REUEL PASCUA

JOHN N. CABANSAG, Ph.D. Mayor
College President ID No.:
ID No.: Valid until:
Valid until:

SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF:

RONALD O. OCAMPO, Ph.D. MARIVIC B. LAGMAY

Vice President for Academics, Research & Municipal Agriculturist
Development and Extension Services

ROWENA E. GASMEŇA, Ph.D. __________________________

BSA/BSABE Program Chair (Witness for Training Partner)

ACNOWLEDGEMENT

Republic of the Philippines )

Municipality of _________ )S.S.

BEFORE ME, a Notary Public in _______________________, this

____________ at _________________________, Philippines personally appeared the
above-named persons, who have satisfactorily proven to me their identities through their
competent identification as indicated below their names, that they are the same persons
who executed and voluntarily signed the foregoing Memorandum of Agreement which
they acknowledged before me as their free and voluntary act and deed.

This instrument, consisting of four (4) pages, including the page in which this
Acknowledgement is written, has been signed on each and every page thereof by the
parties.

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this ___________ at ___________, Apayao.

Doc No. ______

Page No. _____
Book No. _____
Series of 2024.

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