The Investiture of Dr. Edwin T. Balaki, 7th SCC President

Edwin T. Balaki, PhD.

Born:                                     January 1, 1952

Home Address:               Cabanao, Balili, La Trinidad, Benguet

Married to:                        Magda T. Castro

Children:                            Seigfred, Yvonne, Jennifer and Syjem

Educational Background:

           

            Elementary:                      

                                                Kayapa Elementary School (1966)

                                                Kayapa, Bakun, Benguet

            High School:            Mountain State Agricultural College (1971)

                                                Graduated Valedictorian, Public Speaker of the Year

            Undergraduate:     Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

                                                Major in Agronomy, Minor in Animal Husbandry

Benguet State University (1976)                                              

            Graduate:                 Master of Science Major in Agronomy, Minor in

Agricultural Extension

University of the Philippines (1981)

                                                Los Banos, Laguna

                                               

            Post-graduate:       Doctor of Philosophy Major in Horticulture, Minor in

Agricultural Extension

Benguet State University (1996)

                                               

Awards Received:

·       Outstanding Agricultural Scientist – Department of Agriculture Region 7 (2007)

·       Lingkod Bayan Award – Civil Service Commission (1998)

·       Benguet Leadership Award – Municipality of Bakun (1996)

·       Benguet Leadership Award for Agricultural Research and Technology Benguet Province (1996)

·       Certificate of Merit – The first volunteer for Civic Action to serve Mindanao by His Excellency Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos (1972)

Employment Record:

·       Senior Scientist/Councilor: Stanfilco-Dole Philippines (1999-2007)

·       Professor 6: Benguet State University (1994-1997)

Positions Held:

1)   Government:

a.     Director of Extension – Benguet State University (1996-1997)

b.    Director- Northern Philippines Research and Training Center (NPRCRTC)

c.     Assistant Director -  NPRCRTC (1986-1990)

2)   Church:

a.     Chairman – Highland Conference (HC) – UCCP (1989-1994)

b.    Financial Secretary – HC-UCCP (1994-1999)

c.     Chairman – Church Council, Cabanao Church (1982-1989)

d.    Chairperson – Church Council, Bukidnon Area Conference (2008-2010)

e.     Vice Chairman – Bukidnon Area Conference (2010-2012)

f.      Chairperson – Bukidnon Area Conference (2012-to present)

g.     Executive President – Gingoog Christian College (2011-2012)

h.    Treasurer – Malaybalay City UCCP (2010- to present)

i.       Chairman of the Board – Center of Northern Development for Rurban Areas (CONDORA) – UCCP, Damortis, La Union

3)   Civic Organizations:

a.     Charter President – Rotary Club of La Trinidad (1991-1992)

b.    President – Rotary Club of Malaybalay (2004-2005)

The Investiture Photos