Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Golden Country Homes, Alangilan, Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200
Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 loc. 2121 / 2221
E-mail Address: ceafa@g.batstate-u.edu.ph | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

College of Engineering

Monthly Report - On-the-Job Training

FE-4202

Christan Jhay Y. Pawang

Engr. Nico John R. Abratique

OJT Coordination

February 28, 2024

Leading Innovations, Transforming Lives

 Commencing my internship on February 2, 2024, at the esteemed Analytical Research
Center (ARC) of Batangas State University - Pablo Borbon, I was privileged to undergo a
comprehensive orientation session led by Ms. Mae, the seasoned laboratory technician. This
initial immersion provided a detailed overview of the facility's laboratories and equipment,
accompanied by insightful explanations elucidating their operational functionalities and
theoretical foundations. Following this orientation, Mrs. Ivy entrusted us with the task of
acquainting ourselves with the equipment through independent study of their operational
principles. As the day drew to a close, we diligently engaged in routine laboratory maintenance
activities to uphold the requisite standards of cleanliness and orderliness.

Figure 1: Day 1 at the Analytical Research Center of Batangas State University

The subsequent day within the ARC commenced with a focus on morning tasks aimed at
sustaining the cleanliness and organization of laboratory spaces, in strict adherence to
directives from Ma’am Anette. In the afternoon, the laboratory technician delivered an instructive
tutorial on sample preparation techniques tailored for UV-Vis analysis.

Figure 2: Second Day of Internship in Analytical Research Center

February 8, 2024, heralded an important juncture of pedagogical discourse, as Ms. Mae

imparted comprehensive instruction on a variety of analytical procedures available within the
research center. Special emphasis was placed on methodologies relevant to food sample
analysis, including AOAC 942.05, AOAC 934.10, total suspended solids, and pH levels. Later in
the day, interns collaborated with Mrs. Ivy to conduct a guided tour for first-year BS Biology
students, simultaneously embarking on the development of an equipment manual for the ARC.
Continuing our efforts on February 12, 2024, we meticulously advanced the development
of an exhaustive operational manual delineating the functionalities of center equipment. This
endeavor was complemented by comprehensive research into calibration procedures and
optimal operational protocols.
February 13, the day preceding Valentine's Day, marked the initiation of a significant
project involving extracting coconut oil from meticulously prepared coconut milk. Leveraging
centrifugation as the preferred method for oil extraction, we meticulously executed preparatory
measures, culminating in afternoon sessions dedicated to UV-Vis analysis.

Figure 3: Our Fifth Day as an Intern in the Analytical Research Center

From February 6 to 26, our internship endeavors were characterized by sustained efforts
in coconut oil extraction sourced from various locales across Southern Luzon. Culminating on
February 27, 2024, we were privileged to receive erudite instruction from Ms. Mae on the
intricacies of calibrating the Mettler-Toledo pH meter, followed by practical application across a
diverse range of samples.

Figure 4: Interns Extracting Coconut Oil from Coconut Milk Derived from Different
Sources