NATIONAL TOBACCO ADMINISTRATION

LOCATED AT BANNUAR, SAN JUAN, ILOCOS SUR

A Work Immersion Report

Presented to the Faculty and Staff of
San Juan National High School
Senior High school

In Partial Fulfillment
For the Requirements of the Subject
Work Immersion/Research
Career Advocacy/ Culminating Activity (ACAD)

by:

ALTHEA JANE ALCAUSIN

NASH RETZY FARAON
ROVEL HILARIO
KEVEN LUSTADO
MARIE KHRISTINE PONCE

2024
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The trainees extend their sincere gratitude to a multitude of
people whose continuous encouragement and guidance led them to
successfully complete the Work Immersion.

Mr. Elvis A. Tabugader, the Principal III of San Juan National

High School, for allowing them to complete their work immersion in a
variety of organizations and places. He supported them and kept
reminding them of the dos and don'ts of the work immersion.

Mr. Cristopher Rey A. Ramos, their Work Immersion Teacher,

for this exemplary guidance in the preparation of paper documents
and endless assistance.

Mr. Jimmy B. Seguerre, their Adviser/Work Immersion Focal

Person, for his commendable guidance and exceptional instruction to
ensure their safety and security during their work immersion.

Ms. Noralyn Idica, the Manager, for her sincere acceptance of

their immersion in their company and for allowing them to work with
willingness and admiration.

To all the Field Engineers/Technicians, for sharing their

knowledge, information and for exposing them to the actual work
setting, enriching their responsibilities as good influencers to their
fellow student trainees.

To all the Manpower personnel for helping them enhance their

communication and human relations skills and for being mindful of
the new working environment.

To all the Parents of the student trainees, for external love and
support in allowing their knowledge for their new experience to
explore on chosen career are going to pursue in the near shortly low
Co-Trainee Students, for sharing their information and statement
regarding on what they learn in diffuse working environment.

Above all, to Almighty Father, for his praiseworthy blessings,

glory, and guidance to complete the entire necessary requirement
duration time for our Work Immersion.

A. J.A
N. R.F.
R. H.
K. L.
M.K.P.
 DEDICATION

I dedicate this work immersion portfolio to my parents, who

have always been my source of strength and inspiration. Their
unwavering support and guidance have enabled me to achieve my
goals and pursue my dreams. I am grateful for their sacrifices and for
instilling in me the values of hardwork, perseverance, and integrity.

I would also like to extend my appreciation to my work

immersion supervisor and colleagues for providing me with valuable
insights, experiences, and knowledge. Their mentorship has helped
me develop my skills and confidence, and has prepared me for my
future career.

Lastly, I dedicate this portfolio to myself for taking on the

challenge of work Immersion and for never giving up despite the
difficulties and uncertainties. This experiences has taught me
valuable lessons and has equipped me with the skills and knowledge
that will help me succeed in my future endeavors.

-ALTHEA
 DEDICATION

In gratitude for the love they provide me every day, I genuinely

dedicate my work immersion report to my family.

I devote this research most of all to our lord, who gives courage,
glory and strength.

I also dedicate this to our teacher, Mr. Cristopher Rey Ramos,

who has spent countless hours instructing and guiding us and still
finds time to fix our errors.

I also dedicate this to my beloved since you are patient with me

even if I am losing time for you and you are always there for me when
I need someone to lean on. Thank you, My Love.

- MARIE
 Dedication

I sincerely dedicate this feasibility study to my family for their

support and encouragement every day.

I also dedicate this feasibility study to our Work immersion

teacher, Mr. Cristopher Rey A. Ramos who is always there to guide us
and correct our mistakes, Thank you, sir.

I am also dedicating this study to the other members of this

group, thank you for the cooperation and assistance you provided to
finish our feasibility study.
-ROVEL
 Dedication

My parents, who have always been my inspiration and source of

strength, are the ones to whom I devote my work immersion portfolio.
Their consistent support and direction have made it possible for me to
follow my aspirations and accomplish my goals. I am appreciative of
what they gave up and how they taught me the importance of
diligence, persistence, and morality.
I also want to express my gratitude to my coworkers and
supervisor for the work immersion, as they have given me a lot of
insightful experiences and knowledge. I've gained confidence and
skills from their mentoring, and it has also helped me get ready for my
future profession.
Finally, I dedicate this portfolio to myself for accepting the work
Immersion challenge and for persevering through all the challenges
and uncertainties. I've learned a lot from this experience, and I now
have the abilities and know-how to be successful in my future
undertakings.

-KEVEN
 NATIONAL TOBACCO ADMINISTRATION
#Bannuar, San Juan, Ilocos Sur

LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE

MR. CRISTOPHER REY A. RAMOS

Work Immersion Teacher
San Juan National High School
San Juan, Ilocos Sur

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Dear Ma’am,

After having considered his/her offer, we allow Althea Jane

Alcausin; Nash Retzy Faraon; Rovel Hilario; Keven Lustado; and

Marie Khristine Ponce to render the Work Immersion in our

company. As per requirement on his/her subject work Immersion

he/she is required to complete sixty (60) hours of training related to

the area of specialization.

Respectfully yours,

MS. NORALYN IDICA

Manager
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preliminaries Pages
I. COMPANY PROFILE

1.1 BREIF HISTORY BACKGROUND

The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) was created through

Executive Order (EO) 245 issued by then President Corazon C. Aquino

on July 24, 1987. Prior to this decree, she issued Executive Order No.

116 which provided for the integration and consolidation of eight

distinct government agencies that dealt with the industry, namely, the

Philippine Tobacco Administration (PTA), Philippine Virginia Tobacco

Administration (PVTA) Philippine Tobacco Board (PTB), Philippine

Virginia Tobacco Board (PVTB) Philippine Tobacco Research and

Training Center (PTRTC). Virginis Flue-Curing Board (VFB), Virginia

Tobacco Fuelwood Corporation (VTFC), and the National Tobacco

Classification Council (NTCC). This consolidation was aimed at

streamlining agencies with duplicatory functions, consolidating

manpower and financial resources in the process and pursuing

unified and coordinated effort in the development of the Philippine

tobacco industry. It has become the sole government body that

oversees and regulates the growth and development of the industry,

and looks after the welfare of marginalized farmers.

In order to rationalize and streamline the Philippine tobacco

industry. these agencies were merged into one entity which is now the

NTA.
 By generating the appropriate technology, the NTA aims to

improve the Quality of life of the tobacco farmers as a result of

increased farm income and profitability, creation and expansion of

demand through trade promotion, quality assurance and new product

uses as well as the reduction of leaf imports through the development

of full flavor/blending tobacco.

Its social technology includes the enhancement of the capability

and active participation and effective collaboration among tobacco

farmers, private sector and other government agencies in the growth

and development of the industry.

1.2 AGENCY MANDATE

As the sole government tobacco agency, the NTA has been

mandated under its charter, to:

1. Improve the economic living conditions and raise the quality

of life the tobacco farmers, including those who depend upon the

industry for their livelihood, and

2. Promote the balanced and integrated growth and

development of the tobacco industry to help make agriculture a solid

basis for industrialization.

With the enactment of Republic Act 9211, otherwise known as

the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003, NTA's mandates were further

expanded to Include:
 Tobacco Growers Assistance Program, to support financially the

NTA-registered tobacco farmers who may be displaced due to the

implementation of the Act, or have voluntary ceased planting

tobacco:

 Promote the Tobacco Growers Cooperative Programs, to assist

tobacco farmers in developing alternative farming systems, plant

alternative crops and other livelihood projects;

 National Tobacco Free-Public Education Program, to provide

scholarships for dependents of tobacco growers, in collaboration

with state colleges and universities and technical and vocational

schools; and

 Research and Development Program, to undertake studies in

cooperation with the Department of Science and Technology

(DOST) concerning technologies and methods to reduce the risk of

dependence on and injury from tobacco product usage and

exposure, (or quality assurance for tobacco and tobacco

products).development of alternative uses of tobacco and similar

research programs.

1.3 POWERS AND FUNCTIONS

To effectively and efficiently carry out its mandate, the Agency

was vested with the specific powers to

1. Promulgate and enforce rules and regulations on the

production, standardization, classification, grading, and trading of

tobacco and tobacco products as may be necessary to attain its

purposes and objectives and pursue the policy of government on

tobacco.

2. Conduct agricultural and industrial research and establish,

operate, and maintain experimental stations.

VISION

In the medium term, the NTA shall have attained an improved

quality of life of the tobacco farmers and other industry stakeholders

thru increased productivity and other income-generating activities.

MISSION

To enhance capabilities, build synergistic relationship among

sectors, and mobilize resources for the development of the tobacco

industry for the benefit of the tobacco farmers and other industry

stakeholders.

CORE VALUES

 INNOVATION

 PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE

 CLIENT FOCUS

 TEAM WORK

 RESPECT FOR PEOPLE

 RESILIENCY

 ENTREPRENEURSHIP
II. TRAINING PLAN OUTLINE

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOCOS SUR
SAN JUAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Training Arrangement

No Name of Students Place of Duration of Fields of

. Training Training Training
1 ALCAUSIN, ALTHEA E. National 60 Hours Site Engineer
Tobacco
Administration

2 FARAON, NASH RETZY L. National 60 Hours Site Engineer

Tobacco
Administration
3 HILARIO, ROVEL U. National 60 Hours Site Engineer
Tobacco
Administration
4 LUSTADO, KEVEN D. National 60 Hours Site Engineer
Tobacco
Administration
5 PONCE, MARIE National 60 Hours Site Engineer
KHRISTINE T. Tobacco
Administration
III. OVERALL PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

Objective of Work Immersion

 Daily Time Record

ROVEL HILARIO
KEVEN LUSTADO
MARIE KHRISTINE PONCE
 Work Accomplishment Report

KEVEN LUSTADO

MONTHLY WORK IMMERSION ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT

MARCH 2024
This month, which also happened to be the month we were deployed to the
National Tobacco Administration, marked the start of our immersion experience.
During the first month of our work immersion program, I gained a lot of knowledge
regarding the path I've chosen to take in order to study agricultural engineering.
During our deployment, one of my coworkers volunteered to arrange and encrypt
the documents. I didn't know this would be the most crucial aspect of the task, but it
turns out to be the most crucial because any inaccurate information would become
the company's property. Since there was a seminar on the second day and we
wanted to see how they assessed the different tobacco products, we were assigned
the duty of taking attendance. I've been more interested in my dream course so far,
and I've had fun with the first month of it. This encounter is shaping my talents and
understanding of radical and sophisticated approaches and ideas. Nevertheless, I am
eagerly anticipating the next few weeks of my job immersion program. Hopefully, I'll
gain more knowledge and become more proficient. To conclude my report, I would
like to convey my hope that the information and abilities I have gained from my work
immersion experience will be useful to me in the future.

-KEVEN DAMASCO LUSTADO

 MONTHLY WORK IMMERSION ACCOMPLISMENT REPORT
APRIL 2024
April was a wonderful month for me to complete my training.
I've had a range of educational experiences that have been quite
beneficial to my own growth and progress as a prospective agricultural
engineer. I assisted with file organization, tobacco classification, and
tobacco grading. I gained self-assurance and practical skills from
these experiences.
I also maintained a cheerful attitude, followed protocol and
conventions related to my job, and honored the privacy and dignity of
every employee. My commitment to professionalism allowed me to
overcome obstacles, win people over, and achieve noteworthy results.
My experience as an agriculture trainee has been incredibly fulfilling
and enriching. I am grateful for the opportunities I've had to grow,
learn, and contribute to the office (NTA & TMI). I am confident that the
skills and knowledge I have acquired from my education will serve as
the cornerstone of my future profession as a dedicated and
compassionate agricultural engineer.

-KEVEN DAMASCO LUSTADO

 Work Accomplishment Report

MARIE KHRISTINE PONCE

MONTHLY WORK IMMERSION ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT

MARCH 2024
We began our immersion experience this month, which also
happened to be the month we were deployed to the National Tobacco
Administration. I learned a great deal about the route I'm choosing to
pursue Agricultural Engineering during the first month of our Work
Immersion program. One of my coworkers offered to organize and
encode the documents during our deployment; I never realized this
would be the most important part of the job, but it ends up being
most important as any false data would become property of the
company. We were given the task of taking attendance on the second
day since there was a seminar going on, and we could learn how they
graded the various tobacco products there. My interest in my ideal
course has grown thus far, and I have enjoyed the first monthly
experience. My talents and knowledge of radical and complex ways
and insights are being shaped by this experience. Even so, I am
looking forward to the remaining weeks of my work immersion
program with excitement. With any luck, I'll learn more and improve
my abilities. To sum up my report, I would want to express my hope
that I will be able to use the knowledge and skills I have obtained from
my work immersion experience in the future.
 -MARIE KHRISTINE PONCE

MONTHLY WORK IMMERSION ACCOMPLISMENT REPORT

APRIL 2024
I was able to successfully finish my training in April. I've had a
variety of educational experiences that have really aided in my own
development and advancement as a potential agricultural engineer. I
helped with tasks included organizing files, classifying tobacco, and
grading tobacco. I acquired confidence and useful abilities from these
encounters.
I also kept a positive outlook, adhered to professional norms
and procedures, and respected each employee's dignity and privacy.
Because of my dedication to professionalism, I was able to gain
people's confidence, overcome challenges, and produce significant
outcomes. I have found my time as an agriculture trainee to be
immensely rewarding and enriching. I am appreciative of the chances
I've had to develop, learn, and add value to the office (NTA & TMI). I
have no doubt that the abilities and information I have gained from
my training will be the basis of my future career as a committed and
caring agricultural engineer.

-MARIE KHRISTINE PONCE

Trainee Evaluation Sheet

Certification

DOCUMENTATION
IV. CONCLUSIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS

Conclusions
Recommendations
 APPENDICES
ROVEL U. HILARIO
Refaro, San Juan, Ilocos Sur 2731
[email protected]
0938-455-0360

I. PERSONAL PROFILE
Date of Birth : January 12, 2006
Place of Birth : Gabriela Silang General Hospital
Tamag, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
Citizenship : Filipino
Sex : Male
Age : 18
Civil Status : Single
Religion : Catholic
Father’s name : Romel C. Hilario
Mother’s name : Evelyn U. Hilario

II. EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

Senior High School : San Juan National High School
Immayos Sur, San Juan, Ilocos Sur
2022-2024
Junior High School : San Juan National High School
Immayos Sur, San Juan, Ilocos Sur
2017-2022
Elementary : Refaro Elementary School
Refaro, San Juan, Ilocos Sur
2010-2016

III. ACHIEVEMENTS

Senior High School : With Honors

Science Club Business Manager (2022-2023)
Math Club Business Manager (2023-2024)
Junior High School : With High Honors
Elementary : With Honors
SPG President
MARIE KHRISTINE TAGATA PONCE
Immayos Norte, San Juan, Ilocos Sur, 2731
[email protected]
09178806258

I. PERSONAL PROFILE
Date of Birth : December 09, 2006
Place of Birth : Immayos Norte, San Juan, Ilocos
Sur
Citizenship : Filipino
Sex : Female
Age : 16
Civil Status : Single
Religion : Roman Catholic
Father’s Name : Braian Viloria Ponce
Mother’s Nmae : Marie Zhell Tagata Ponce

II. EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

Senior High School : San Juan National High School
Immayos Sur, San Juan, Ilocos
Sur
2023- Present
Junior High School : San Juan National High School
Immayos Sur, San Juan, Ilocos
Sur
2017- 2023
Elementary : Don F Quilala Memorial
Elementary School
Baliw, San Juan, Ilocos Sur
2011-2017
III. ACHIVEMENTS:
Senior High School : With Honors
Junior High School : With High Honors
With Honors