TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
1
Course Description
2
Objectives of the Practicum Program
4
Practicum Program Implementation
6
Requirements of the Course
16
Exhibits
Recommendation Letter
25
List of Practicum Training Preference
26
Practicum Confirmation Form
27
Parents/Guardians Acknowledgement Form
28
Conforme Form
29
Memorandum of Agreement
30
Waiver Form
Practicum Training Station Form
33
Practicum Report
34
Diary of Training Experiences
38
Daily Time Record
46
Sample Output
Seminar Accomplishment Report
48

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Pictures
Company Profile
53
Organizational Chart
54
Final Evaluation Sheet
55
Certificate of Completion
59
Personal Data Sheet
Other Job Requirements
61
Mock Interview
Result of Psychological Exam
64
Checklist of the Practicum Requirements
65

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INTRODUCTION

The Bachelor of Science in Economics (BSE) curriculum is

designed to develop men and women for various
management
positions
in
business
and
financial
establishments,
government
offices,
non-government
organizations and other related institutions.
This manual will provide guidelines for the students, faculty
and participating offices in order to make the practicum
program meaningful and relevant.
It contains, among
others, a description of the program, course requirements,
expectations and responsibilities of the stakeholders--- the
students,
the
University
and
the
participating
establishments.
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The practicum program provides opportunities for the

students to learn more about different organizations,
including best practices from the people in the workplace
and to discover their particular field of interest. The program
also enables the students to put into practice concepts
learned in class.
The role of the University is to provide basic theories,
principles and procedures. Also, it aims to instill further
among the students the importance of values such as
service, excellence and leadership. Business and financial
establishments,
government
offices,
non-government
organizations and other related institutions participating in
the program contribute a generous share to the professional
development of these economists by providing good role
models who will share their ideas, their insights and
expertise in problem-solving situations.
This manual shall serve as a source of information and
guidance to all concerned.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
During practicum, the students are assigned to participate in
different private and government offices/institutions where
they are given exposure to actual work experiences in
various aspects of economics.
The students are required to enroll in their respective
practicum program after satisfying the pre-requisite subjects
in the four-year course in order for them to better appreciate
the work situations they will exposed to. For the Bachelor
of Science in Economics, students must pass all major
subjects in 3rd yr., 1st semester of the school year.
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Ideally, students are encouraged to finish all academic and

non-academic requirements of the program curriculum,
including Physical Education and NSTP, before taking
practicum.
Students are encouraged to finish these
requirements, as some practicum students may get
absorbed into the participating private and government
offices/institutions even during their practicum.
Institutions may prefer students who have accomplished all
academic and non-academic requirements since they view
practicum students as a pool of trainees from which they can
hire future employees.
Recommended Practicum Timetable
Ideally, every student should be able to undergo
training in almost all the departments of each of
the division in the work station. In reality, many
participating practicum stations limit the number
of areas a student is exposed to. This is due to
several factors such as, a) the limited number of
time allotted for practicum, b) the number of
student practicumers in a given station and, c)
policies of the participating work stations on
confidentiality, etc.
There are training managers/supervisors who will
take into consideration the interest and the
capabilities of student practicumers prior to
assigning them to various departments. For this
reason, the student should be prepared to present
the recommended timetable for practicum to her
training manager and indicate her preference for
areas to train in when requested for.
Participating work stations require students
to train for eight (8) hours per day and five (5)
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days a week. This number of working hours per

day is applied during summer.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PRACTICUM PROGRAM

Exposure to the different work situations is designed to
enable students to experience and observe the practical
application of theories learned in the classroom.
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
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A. General:
1. develop an effective and efficient management and
work style enhanced by sound Filipino values and
practices;
2. practice behavior that is based on moral values in all
interpersonal relationships starting with the family,
then at school that will further professionalism in
workplace; and
3. realize why a sound foundation in technical,
conceptual and human relations is needed to address
varied situations during the practicum exposure.
B. Specific:
1. impart to students the significance of their chosen
career;
2. associate key positions in the government
institutions, non-government organizations and
related institutions and related operations to their
corresponding tasks and responsibilities;
3. be familiar with standard operating procedures in
each department assigned;
4. be familiar with the equipments, facilities and lay-out
design in each of the departments assigned;
5. analyze and evaluate operational procedures and
interpersonal
relationships
in
the
assigned
departments in relation to the companys mission
statement and recommending the appropriate course
of action to improve the situation; and

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6. provide the industry with professionally competent

Filipino graduates who are aware of their role in the
society.

PRACTICUM PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

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I.

Persons Involved
The following are the persons actively involved in the
implementation of the Practicum Program:
Department Chair
Practicum Coordinator/Faculty Adviser
Student Coordinator/Class President
Students who will undergo the Practicum Program
(Practicum Students/Interns)
Participating Practicum/Work Stations

II.

Responsibilities
A. The Department Chair
The Chair has the following responsibilities:
Attend the organization assembly of the practicum
program;
Sign all documentations pertinent to the practicum
program;
Recommend students to various practicum/work
stations;
Determine the projects to be submitted in addition
to the documentary requirements;
Coordinate with the practicum and student
coordinators regarding the schedule of the interns,
their performance on the job, assessment and
evaluation, and other concerns related to the
Practicum Program;
Coordinate with the participating practicum/work
stations regarding the interns performance on the
job, assessment and evaluation and other matters
related to the Practicum Program; and
Evaluate and assess the job performance of
practicum students, noting potential areas for
improvement.
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B. The Practicum Coordinator/Faculty Adviser

The practicum coordinator/faculty adviser has the
following responsibilities:
Act as liaison between the Department and the
respective participating companies/institutions;
Prepare practicum work schedules;
Specify the necessary requirements expected of
practicum students in terms of completion of
research/terms papers and attendance in seminars
and workshops;
Monitor the implementation of the practicum
program with the help of the student coordinators;
Ascertain the status/completion of the required
work hours in participating practicum/work
stations;
Regularly consult and update the Chair on
important issues and concerns related to the
practicum program;
Discuss important issues and concerns regarding
the practicum program with practicum students;
and
Evaluate and assess the job performance of
practicum
students,
noting
both
potential
problems and areas that need improvement.
C. The Student Coordinators
The Student Coordinators are students chosen to
assist the practicum coordinator. They have the
following responsibilities:
Accept practicum assignments from the practicum
coordinator/faculty adviser;

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 Collect the documents indicated in the practicum

program checklist and other documents which the
participating practicum/work stations provide;
Monitor issues and concerns related to the
practicum program; and
Assist the practicum coordinator/faculty adviser in
evaluating job performance of practicum students.
D. Practicum Students/Interns
Practicum students are incoming senior students
enrolled in ECON 4013 Economics Practicum. They
have the following responsibilities:
Submit all the necessary documents for practicum
placements which includes the letter of intent,
resume, letter of recommendation signed by the
Department Chair, recent colored picture, contract
and waiver form, Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA), and other requirements of work stations
participating in the practicum program might
require;
Secure received copies of all the documents
submitted to the participating work stations for
filing purposes;
Accomplish and sign the Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA);
Conduct
themselves
professionally
and
competently while performing their assigned tasks
in the participating work stations;
As official representatives of the school, abide by
school policies and regulations while in the
simulated workplace of their choice and strictly
observe the participating work stations policies
and regulations for student trainees;
Observe professionalism, humility and honesty
while in the simulated workplace;

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 Satisfy the 200-hour practicum requirement and

the completion of seminar as endorsed by the
respective Department;
Submit all the required documents and forms as
indicated in the practicum checklist, including a
comprehensive profile of the participating private
and
government
offices/institutions
(i.e.,
organizational structure, nature of the business,
employee population, years in operation, etc.)
Communicate and report to the Practicum
Coordinators and the Department Chair when
required;
Submit a daily log summarizing the activities and
tasks performed while in the simulated workplace:
Submit a 300-500 word evaluation outlining (1)
the projects in which the student assisted or
managed; (2) meaningful assignments or tasks;
(3) positive and negative aspects of the internship;
(4) overall summary of the experience; and (5)
other matters deemed significant to the practicum
program; and
Submit required projects, term papers, or case
studies as determined by the respective
Department Chair.
E. Participating Practicum/Work Stations
These are participating private and government
offices/ institutions willing to provide PUP-DE
students the opportunity to experience being in a
simulated workplace for the first time. They have
the following responsibilities:
Provide on-the-job training;
Accomplish the Memorandum of Agreement
specifying the tasks to be assigned to the intern;
Submit a preliminary evaluation concerning job
performance attitude and work ethics after the
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III.

intern have completed 200 hours of on-the-job

training;
Accomplish the Final Evaluation Sheet after the
intern shall have completed the required 200
hours of on-the-job training;
Discuss important issues or concerns regarding
the intern or the program with the practicum or
student coordinators;
Participate in the continuous evaluation of the
Practicum Program by accomplishing survey forms
and questionnaires; and
Coordinate with the practicum coordinator or the
Department Chair to help improve the Practicum
Program.

Criteria for Practicum Work Stations

For any private and government offices/institutions to
participate in the Practicum Program, the following
criteria are given:
The participating practicum/work station must be a
reputable private or government institution that is
able to provide Practicum Students with the needed
training; and
It is able to fulfill its responsibilities as a participant
to the practicum program.

IV.

Mechanics of the Practicum Program

As per curriculum requirement, each Practicum
Student has to complete 200 hours of on-the-job
training. In addition, the student must also attend
seminar as endorsed by the respective Department
Chair.
The Practicum Student must have satisfactorily
completed the prerequisite of the Program.
In
exceptional cases, students who have not taken the
pre-requisite may be allowed to undergo the
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Practicum Program with the written approval of the

Department Chair. The students grade in practicum
shall not be released until he or she has obtained a
passing mark in the pre-requisite subject.
V.

Calendar of Activities
1. Practicum Enrollment
2. Orientation Assembly
3. Start of Practicum Classes
4. Midterm Examination
5. Practicum Seminars
6. Presentation of Sample Output
7. Mock Interview
8. Psychological Exam
9. Final Examination
10. Submission of Practicum Manual
and other requirements

VI.

Practicum Activities
Actual On-the-job training in the chosen work station
Seminars endorsed by the respective Department
Other activities as determined by the respective
Department Chair

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VII.

Flow Chart of Procedures

Consult list of private or government institutions for possible job placements or

look for your own
Secure Department Chairs
Recommendation
Enrollment
Secure Department Chairs Approval
Attend pre-practicum
seminar/orientation
Submit Requirements to Participating Work
Station (Letter of Intent, Recommendation
Letter, Resume and other requirements
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Accomplish Waiver Form and

Contract
Undergo 200 hours of training

Present sample output, undergo mock

interview
and take in-house psychological exam
Submit all documentary requirements as
indicated
Attend career orientation seminar

VIII.

Secure the final performance

evaluation from the
Practicum/Training Station

Other Policies of the Practicum Program

Before arranging for an internship or on-the-job
training, students should familiarize themselves
with the requirements and procedure for
securing a position, and prepare all documents
to be submitted to the work station of their
choice.
Ideally students should choose a job related to
their course. Arrangements for other positions,
however, as long as approved by the Chair, may
also be made.
While the Department respective Chair can
advise students about potential positions,
finding a company or government institution is
the students responsibility.

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 The intern and the immediate supervisor shall

sign the practicum contract provided by the
Department Management before the practicum
begins. The contract describes the students
responsibilities during the training and the work
schedule.
All Practicum work stations must satisfy the
necessary criteria to participate in the
Practicum Program.
Failure to attend the activities required by the
respective
Department
(e.g.
Orientation
Assembly and seminars) will be taken against
the practicum students performance and
evaluation.
Failure to submit all the necessary documents
will also be taken against the practicum
students performance and evaluation.

CONTACT PERSONS
For inquiries, you may contact the following persons:
Department Chair
Tel. No.
E-mail

:
Prof.Norie L. Maniego
716-78-32 to 45 local 275.
:
nlmaniego@pup.edu.ph

Practicum Coordinator
:
Prof. Estefanie Cortez
Mobile
:
______________________________
E-mail
:
______________________________
Student Coordinator
Mobile

:
:

Sheila Mae De Vera

09066000964
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E-mail
:
deverashielamae@yahoo.com
IX.

Practicum Forms (Documents)

1. Recommendation Letter
2. List of Desired Practicum Experience
3. Practicum Confirmation Form
4. Memorandum of Practicum Agreement
5. Waiver Form
6. Practicum Training Station Form
7. Practicum Report
8. Diary of Training Experiences
9. Daily Time Record/Time Card/Attendance Sheet
10. Sample Output (researches, case studies,
etc.)
11. Seminar Accomplishment Form
12. Pictures
13. Job Proficiency Rating Sheet
14. Certificate of Completion
15. Company Profile
16. Others
16.1 Personal Data Sheet
16.2 Identification Photo
16.3 Work Station ID Card

16.4
Clearance,

Other Job Requirement (Police/NBI

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Certificate of Good

Moral

Character,

Certification of
Grades, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS OF THE COURSE

A. Pre-Practicum Seminar Attendance
A pre-practicum orientation seminar is provided prior to
actual practicum.
This orientation program will prepare the students for
practicum and will discuss, in detail, the requirements
needed prior to and after the program. Listed below are
some topics covered during the sessions:
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1. Course Description, Objectives and Application

Requirements
2. How To Prepare Your Resume
3. How To Conduct Yourself During An Interview
4. Expectations During On-the-job Training
B. Mock Interview
Part of the practicum coordinators role is to prepare the
student for an interview, either prior to practicum or for a
job interview after the practicum period. This session
carries 5% of the students practicum grade.
In the course of the interview, the students are given
questions to answer to rate their abilities, personality,
enthusiasm, and physical appearance. Corporate attire is
required of the students who attend these interviews. At
the end of the session, Practicum Coordinator shall share
his comments with the students and provide some
constructive criticism for further self-improvement. The
student is also given an opportunity to ask questions to
the interviewer on his particular field, especially if the
interviewers career interests the student.
C. Performance Appraisal Reports
This form has been developed to monitor the students
performance at work. A copy of the appraisal form is
given to the supervisor or manager assigned to look over
the student. This is 50% of the practicum grade. At the
end of the training period, this performance appraisal form
is filled up, sealed and picked up by the student, who in
turn, submits the filled up forms sealed to the Practicum
Coordinator. This appraisal form may be discussed with
the student.
D.Daily Accomplishment Report
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Each student is required to keep a journal to write on

during practicum.
This is where informal notes on
procedures, equipment, policies, and comments on
situations.
These notes will assist the students in
preparing the practicum report.
This journal will be
checked during the visits made by the practicum
coordinator and will be submitted together with the
practicum report at the end of the practicum period.
E. Certificate of Completion
A certification of completion issued by the participating
work station is required after the students have completed
their practicum. The certificate must indicate the full
name of the student and practicum period. This is written
on a document bearing the establishments logo and
signed by the HRD or Training Manager.
F. Sample Output
The culmination of the students practicum training is the
preparation of their individual practicum report. This
report will contain at least two case studies which
will provide the student an opportunity to
demonstrate his case writing ability. There will be
many situations encountered where what should be is not
and what should be done is not what is done. These are
interesting problem situations that the student may
choose to write about and evaluate. There are actual
facts and information on many situations provided for by
practicum, such as manuals with the company mission
statement, goals, standard operating procedures,
organizational charts, actual set-ups of various sections.
These information in combination with the theories,
readings and notes taken up in the various courses taken
in the classrooms that are relevant to the problem; and in,
some situations even the students inputs based on his
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core values will help him formulate a case to study,

evaluate and make recommendation on.
This report
carries a 20% weight in the practicum grade.
Note:
Case topics are subject to approval of practicum
coordinators based on gravity, frequency or
number of personnel involved.
1. Presentation of the Case
Present the case following this format.
Discuss major objectives and functions of the
department in one short paragraph. Then write about
the case background (A simple story or case facts that
will give a picture of the problem you are going to
solve.) As much as possible, discussions should be
written using short and simple sentence. When using
graphs, sketches, tables, job descriptions lifted from
manuals, flow charts, etc., you may present this as part
of your exhibit or visual aid.
I.

Point of View
A careful study of some social unit (as a

corporation or division within a corporation)

that attempts to determine what factors led
to its success or failure

II.

Statement of the Problem

The statement of the problem may be in
interrogative or declarative form; the number
of the specific questions or problems will give
a complete development of the study. It
should be formatted first before conducting
the research and developing the software.
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The focus of the problem will be on the

inadequacy of the current/existing study.
III.

Objective
It is where the significant contribution of the

result of the study is enumerated. Such

contribution may be viewed from the point of
the target beneficiaries like the researcher
himself, service, society etc. It indicates who
are the different groups of beneficiaries, how
will each group benefit from use of the study.

IV.

Alternative Courses of Action (ACA)

Refer to possible solutions to the defined
problem. Each ACA must be able to solve the
problem and attain the objective. Must be able
to come up with at least two or three ACAs from
which to choose the best solution/ACA.

V.

Areas of Consideration (Analysis of the Case)

Refers to internal and external factors or
environment mentioned in the case study
and that can positively or negatively affect
the resolution of the problem or case under
study.

VI.

Analysis of the Courses of Action

Refers to the analysis of each ACA
considering the factors stated in the areas of
consideration (SWOT) and assumptions.
State the PROs and CONs of each ACA.
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VII.

Recommendation
Recommendations are directed at solving
whatever strategic problems the work station
is facing and at improving its future
operations. Your recommendations should be
in line with your analysis; that is, they should
follow logically from the previous discussion.
For example, your recommendation generally
will center on the specific ways of changing
functional, business, and corporate strategy
and organizational structure and control to
improve organizational performance.

2. Conclusion
Discuss this in terms of the objectives of the practicum
training program and the learning experiences brought
about by the recent training. Any recommendations
towards improving the practicum program in the
assigned institution may also be mentioned here.
3. Bibliography
Indicate all reference books, manual or textbook used
to explain any section of the report.
G.Practicum Manual
1. Guidelines in Report Preparation
a. Reports should be handed in on the deadline
set. Deadline is 20-calendar days after the last
day of practicum.
Upon submitting all the
requirements, a receipt must be prepared by the
student as proof of submission.
The practicum
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coordinator receives the report by signing the

receipt.
Students who submit their report late will be
penalized, by corresponding deduction on the report
grade.
A student who wishes to graduate during the
practicum semester should make sure to
submit his report on or before the last day of
the final exams for graduating students set by
the university in order to be included in the
candidates for graduation.
b. Photographs, charts, drawings, brochures, business
forms, procedures lifted from manuals may be used
as exhibits, included in the text or body of the report
or included in the appendix section to illustrate
specific problems or emphasize certain points.
These should be properly labeled.
Avoid
including personal photos with the staff that do not
serve any purpose of supporting any discussion or
point in the report.
c. Remember that the practicum report is a technical
paper, and as such, the language and tone should be
formal and appropriate.
H.Site Visit
The practicum is a supervised program which necessitates
practicum coordinators to visit students at their assigned
training station. The visit is an opportunity to discuss with
the training manager or department heads of the
establishments concerns regarding the practicum student
and vise versa. This also provides an opportunity for the
University to assess what else is necessary to enhance the
practicum program.
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I. Practicum Outside Manila

In situations where practicum outside Metro Manila is
preferred, the student must seek the practicum
coordinators approval first and prove that he can
personally arrange his placement in his proposed
establishment.
The student shall then shoulder the
transportation and accommodation expenses of the
practicum coordinator during the site visit. All pertinent
arrangements associated with the site shall be the sole
responsibility of the student. Such arrangements include,
but
are
not
limited
to,
transportation
details,
accommodation (if necessary), meeting with the Human
Resource Manager or his designated representative, et
cetera.
Verify with responsible office in PUP
whether this is allowed. If not, disallow practicum
outside Metro Manila.
On site visits involving two or more students in one
location, the student are encouraged to share the
necessary costs among themselves to minimize expenses
on their part.
J. Grading System
Institutional Evaluation

50%

Practicum Manual

20%

Recommendation
Analysis
Content
Organization
Visuals
Neatness
Punctuality
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Sample Output (Case Studies, Research, etc.)

20%

Mock Interview Performance

5%

Attendance (Seminars, Class)

5%
100%

K. Incomplete Grade
Students who do not submit their requirements during the
prescribed time will receive an incomplete grade. This
grade may only be completed after all the requirements
have been met.

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Republic of the Philippines

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
Exhibit A
________________________
MS. FIONA RUTH ARAMBULO
Human Resource Department
Ipsos (Philippines) Inc. (Julia Vargas Ave., cor Meralco Ave., Ortigas Center,
Pasig City
Philippines, 1605)
Dear Ms. Arambulo:
The Department of Economics under the College of Social Sciences
and Development of the PUP requires its senior students to undergo 200
hours of practicum before graduation.
The training is intended to reinforce academic preparation with actual
job experience in their area of specialization.
Should your policy and program permit, may we recommend MS.
MARY JOYCE E. FERNANDEZ, a senior student of BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS, be provided the opportunity to have his
practicum in your institution.
Should you wish to communicate with us, our phone numbers are 71678-32 to 45 local 275.
We trust that you will assist us in the noble task of preparing the youth
for productive citizenship.
Very truly yours,

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Prof. NORIE L. MANIEGO

Republic of the Philippines

2ND Floor
North Wing PUP A. Mabini
Campus Anonas
Mesa, Manila Phone: 7167832 loc 316
OLYTECHNIC
NIVERSITY
OF Street,
THESta.HILIPPINES
website: www.pup.edu.ph
st

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND DEVELOPMENT

THE COUNTRYS 1 POLYTECHNICU

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

Exhibit B
LIST OF PRACTICUM TRAINING PREFERENCE
Bachelor of Science in Economics (BSE)
Upon completion of the course, the student of Bachelor of
Science in Economics (BSE) is expected to have been
involved in any of the activities listed below.
1. Preparation of research proposal including feasibility
study proposal;
2. Simple socio-economic or surveys and/or profiling;
3. Writing of economic reports, articles, speeches or other
papers which are research-based:
4. Actual research on any problem or issue relevant to the
course of the trainees, preferably in more than one step
of the process from problem formulation to writing of
the research report;
5. Development of simple econometric models including
the writing of the technical report;
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6. Actual feasibility study preferably in the economic,

financial or socio-economic aspects;
7. Preparation of local development or corporate plans,
preferably in more than one phase of the process; and
8.
Other
projects
or activities relevant to the course of the
Republic
of the
Philippines
trainees. UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
POLYTECHNIC
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
Exhibit C
PRACTICUM CONFIRMATION FORM
ATTENTION

THE PRACTICUM COORDINATOR

TO THE STUDENT :
This form is to be accomplished by the student immediately
after the orientation day in his/her placement. This is to be
submitted to the practicum coordinator not later than two
weeks after the last day of general registration in the
university. Failure to submit this form will mean forfeiture of
the practicum training.
Name of Student
:
Leanne Audrey O. Kuizon
Address
:
466 Rafael Palma St. Brgy. San Pedro
Morong,Rizal
Contact Number
:
09059453436
PRACTICUM VENUE:
Name of Institution: Ipsos (Philippines) Inc.
Address
:
1401-B One Corporate Center, Doa
Julia Vargas
Ave., cor. Meralco Ave., Ortigas Center,
Pasig City
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Telephone No. :
Officer-in-Charge
Position
:
Department
Training Period :
Training Schedule
(Days & Time) :

+632 633 3997

:
Ms. Regina Coeli Tagumpay
Senior Research Executive
:
Research Department
April 25, 2016- June 1, 2016
Monday- Friday (9:00am-6:00pm)

PARENTS/GUARDIANS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

We, Ariel J. Kuizon and Leticia O. Kuizon, the parents of
Leanne Audrey O. Kuizon, residing at 466 Rafael Palma St.
Brgy. San Pedro Morong, Rizal have been fully informed of
our childs placement in Ipsos (Philippines) Inc. We have also
read and understood the duties and responsibilities that our
child will undertake in connection with his/her practicum
training. We will not hold liable the Department of
Economics under the College of Social Sciences and
Development (CSSD-DE) of Polytechnic University of the
Philippines (PUP), Sta. Mesa, Manila, for any injury/illness
that may result through the negligence of our child that may
occur during the period of his/her training on April 25, 2016
to June 1, 2016. We will also not hold the University liable
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for payment of medical expenses and treatment, which may

be needed in the event of such occurrence.
_

Parents Printed Name and Signature

Date: _

CONFORME
Content of the Practicum Manual was explained to me by the Practicum
Coordinator, and that I have read and understood it, thus I shall abide
by the policies, rules and regulations, and terms and conditions stated
therein, as well as other policies, rules and regulations, and terms and
conditions that the CSSD-DE may communicate to us in the course of
our completion of the practicum training program.
_
LEANNE AUDREY O. KUIZON
Students Signature over Printed Name
27, 2016
Executed in Duplicate
1
Student
2
Copy for the STUDENT: Please retain this on the manual.

Date: April

CSSD-DE

CONFORME
Content of the Practicum Manual was explained to me by the Practicum
Coordinator, and that I have read and understood it, thus I shall abide
by the policies, rules and regulations, and terms and conditions stated
therein, as well as other policies, rules and regulations, and terms and
conditions that CSSD-DE may communicate to us in the course of our
completion of the practicum training program.

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_
LEANNE AUDREY O. KUIZON
27, 2016
Students Signature over Printed Name
Copy for CSSD-DE
:
Practicum Coordinator

Kindly

detach

__

April
Date

and

submit

to

the

CONFORME FOR THE PARENT

That I have read and understood the content of the manual and that
we agree to the same and further agree that our child shall be bound
by the policies, rules and regulations, and terms and conditions stated
therein, as well as other policies, rules and regulations, and terms and
conditions that CSSD-DE may communicate to us in the course in
his/her completion of the practicum training program.

_
LETICIA O. KUIZON
27, 2016
Parents Signature over Printed Name
Date
Copy
for CSSD-DE
:(detachable)
Republic
of the Philippines
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

__

April

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

Exhibit D
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

Name of Student: Mary Joyce E. Fernandez

Section: BSE 3-1

Year &

Name of Training Institution: Ipsos (Philippines) Inc.

Address of the Training Station: 1401-B One Corporate
Center, Doa Julia Vargas Ave., cor. Meralco Ave., Ortigas
Center, Pasig City
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Tel. No: +632 633 3997

The purpose of this memorandum is to set forth a plan
for training the student who is enrolled in any of the
academic programs of the college as prerequisite for
graduation and in order that maximum learning and job
proficiency may be achieved by the student-trainee.
The student agrees to work and study diligently both
when undergoing training and when attending school. The
student also agrees to take advantage of every opportunity
to improve in skill, knowledge, and personality in order to
improve in his/her field of specialization. It is understood
that the trainee will observe the same regulations which
apply to other employees.
The training institution agrees to assist the university in
giving the student well rounded training by assigning the
student to several phases of work during the training period.
Trainor(s) may be assigned to direct the students job
training in each of the work phases. At the end of the
training period, the trainor(s) will complete the Final
Evaluation Sheet which gives an evaluation of the job
performance and personality of the student-trainee.
The coordinator will assist the trainor in carrying out the
continuous training of the student. He/She will conduct
classroom instruction and correlate it with the on-the-job
experience gained by the student. The coordinator shall
confer with the trainor and visit the trainee at work in order
to discover and correct weaknesses of the latter.
The parent of the guardian of the student must have
granted permission for the student to undergo training in
actual job setting.
The training period, covering the summer semester of
the school year 2015-2016 will start on the date this
memorandum has been approved and signed by the training
institutions representative/trainor(s). The student will report
to office from 9:00 to 6:00 a.m./p.m.
This training
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agreement may be terminated for just cause by any person

named in this memorandum, with the understanding that
notice will be given to all interested parties.

MARY JOYCE E. FERNANDEZ

FERNANDEZ

Name & Signature of Student-Trainee

Signature of Parent/Guardian

PROF. ESTEFANIE CORTEZ

WONG

Name & Signature of Training Coordinator

Signature of Trainor

JOSEPHINE E.
Name &

MS. GLORIA
Name &

DR. NICOLAS T. MALLARI

Name & Signature of Dean/Chairperson, CSSD-DE

Republic of the Philippines

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

Exhibit E

WAIVER FORM
Prof. Norie L. Maniego
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Chairperson
Department of Economics
College of Social Sciences and Development
Dear Prof. Maniego:
This is to express my intention to undergo 200 hours of office
practicum this summer 2016, one of the requirements I need
to fulfill as an incoming senior Bachelor of Science in
Economics student.
I fully acknowledge the benefits I will derive from this
program.
I promise to exercise due diligence in the
execution of all tasks assigned to me during my office
training and strictly observe the participating firms policies
and regulations for student trainees.
I shall also immediately inform you regarding any significant
concern that may arise or any incident that may occur while
engaged in my office training.
_

LEANNE AUDREY O. KUIZON

Students Signature over Printed Name

_
LETICIA O. KUIZON
Signature of Parent/Guardian over Printed Name
Republic of the Philippines

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
Exhibit F
PRACTICUM TRAINING STATION FORM
Name of Student: _Leanne Audrey O. Kuizon
_BSE 3-1___

Course, Yr. & Section:

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Present Address: 466 Rafael Palma St. Brgy. San Pedro Morong, Rizal
Tel. No.: 09059453436
Practicum Institution/Company: __Ipsos (Philippines) Inc.
Address: Julia Vargas Ave., cor. Meralco Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Tel. No. +632 633 3997
Function/Business of Institution/Company: Ipsos is an innovative,
entrepreneurial, client-focused organization, providing research
services to clients on a global basis. We set ourselves high standards
and aim to work collaboratively in partnership with our teams in order
to service our clients most effectively.______
Division/Department/Section
Department/Shopper Marketing

where

assigned:Research

Function of the Unit where Assigned: Ipsos Shopper aims to support

Manufacturer and Retailers sell more through a better understanding of
their consumers beaviour. It is a fast growing area in research as the
results offer higher returns with so many decisions made at Point of
purchase.
Name of Trainor: Mr. Joshua Estanislao
Coeli Tagumpay
Position: Associate Research Executive
Research Executive
Tel. No.:
Allowance/Stipend Provided (Pls. Check):
_______
_____No

Supervisor: Ms.Regina
Position:

Senior

Tel. No.:
Yes

If yes, how much? Php 20 per hour

If not, why? ___________________________________________________________
Signature over Printed Name
Date: April 27, 2016
Date

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Republic of the Philippines

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
Exhibit G
PRACTICUM REPORT
1. Training Institution
Name
Address

Head
Institution
Nature
Institution
Functions
Institution

Ipsos (Philippines) Inc.

Julia Vargas Ave., cor Meralco Ave., Ortigas Center,
Pasig City
Tel.
+632 633 3997
No.
of Marie Lee
Positio Managing Director
n
of
Governme
Private:
Quasi
nt
Government
of Ipsos is an innovative, entrepreneurial, client-focused

2. Training Unit/Branch
Unit(s) Branch in the Institution Where
Assigned
Address

Julia Vargas Ave., cor Meralco Ave., Ortigas Center,

Pasig City
Tel.
+632 633 3997
No.
Human
Nameof
Fiona Arambulo
Positio Senior
Resource
Executive
Supervisor
n
Name of Trainor Gloria Wong
Positio SeniorResearch
Executive
n
Functions
of
the Mobile product testing to capture in-context product
evaluation
Unit(s)
Scalable solutions from the earliest stages of exploration and optimization
through validation, benchmarking and cost savings

3. Acceptance Procedure and Requirements

Referral/Recommendati

None
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on
Acceptance Requirements

Test
Interview

Clearance

Residence
Certificate

Others
(Specify)

4. Working Relations and Safety Conditions and Standards

in the Institution/Unit(s)
Rating (Check the appropriate box)
Excell
Very
Poo
Good
Fair
ent
Good
r

4.1 Working Relationships

Orientation
Adequacy of Supervision
Measures on Rules and Regulations
imposed on trainees
Sanitary working area, restrooms, etc.
Availability of safety device like fire
extinguisher, etc.
4.2 Equipment
Availability
of
chairs,
tables,
typewriters, computer, etc. in the
exercise of the duties and functions
Access to the use of equipment
Readiness to the use of equipment

5. Name of Trainee Mary Joyce Fernandez

Course/Yr. &
Section BSE 3-1
Nature of Work Assigned _____________________________________
No. of hrs. _________________
JOB ASSIGNMENT

JOB DESCRIPTION

OUTPUT

6. Benefits/Incentives Given by Institution/Unit(s) e.g. meal

allowance, transportation allowances, etc.
6.1 Financial
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Nature

Amount

6.2 Recognition of Efforts for Work Accomplishment

Form of Recognition ____________________________________________
Do you like working with your
a. Trainor
b. Supervisor Yes
c. Peers
Yes

Yes

7. Freedom and Flexibility in Work

7.1 Trainors perception from point of view of training station
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
7.2 Trainees perception
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
7.3 Confidentiality of Records
________________________________________________________________
8. Suggestions/Recommendations of Supervisor/Trainor to
Improve Training
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

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9. Suggestions/Recommendations
Training

of

Trainee

to

Improve

_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
10.
Position
in
the
__________________ Graduates
Position
Title

Job
Description

Training

Basic
Monthly
Compensat
ion

Institution

for

Number of
Positions
Filled
up

Still
Available

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Exhibit H
DIARY OF TRAINING EXPERIENCES
WEEK 1

April 25, 2016

April 29, 2016

Monday

Thursday

Tuesday

Friday

Wednesday

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WEEK 2

May 2, 2016
May 6, 2016

Monday

Thursday

Tuesday

Friday

Wednesday

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WEEK 3

May 10, 2016

May 13, 2016

Monday

Thursday

Tuesday

Friday

Wednesday

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WEEK 4

May 16, 2016

May 20, 2016

Monday

Thursday

Tuesday

Friday

Wednesday

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WEEK 5

May , 2016
May 20, 2016

Monday

Thursday

Tuesday

Friday

Wednesday

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WEEK 6

May 23, 2016

May 28, 2016

Monday

Thursday

Tuesday

Friday

Tuesday

Saturday

May 30 , 2016
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WEEK 7

June 1, 2016

Monday

Thursday

Tuesday

Friday

Wednesday

Exhibit I
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DAILY TIME RECORD

Exhibit J

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SAMPLE OUTPUT
(researches, case studies, etc.)

Exhibit K
SEMINAR ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM
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REACTION PAPER
Title
of
the
Seminar
Date
Venue
Guest Speaker
Reaction Paper:

SEMINAR ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM

REACTION PAPER
Title

of

the
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Seminar
Date
Venue
Guest Speaker
Reaction Paper:

Exhibit L
PICTURES
1. Location of Training Station (Please include location map)
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2. Picture with the Supervisor

3. Picture with other Employees

PICTURES

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PICTURES

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Exhibit M
COMPANY PROFILE

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Exhibit N
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Republic of the Philippines

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
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Exhibit O
FINAL EVALUATION SHEET
STUDENT INTERNS PRACTICUM PROGRAM
Name of Intern

Name of Company/Institution :

____________________________________
___________________________________

Department/Unit/Section Assigned :
___________________________________
Name of Immediate Supervisor

___________________________________

This form has been developed to monitor the performance of each

practicum trainee not only for grading purposes but also to provide
basis for identifying his strengths and weaknesses.
Direction:
Kindly rate the trainee in each of the traits
indicated below by checking the corresponding scale on the
blank spaces.
(5 Outstanding; 4 Above Average; 3
Average; 2 Fair; and 1 Poor)
PART I. KEY OFFICE WORK FACTORS
A. Job Attitude (30%)
1. Initiative: Does the student display
capacity
to
initiate
and
work
voluntarily?
2. Cooperation: Does the student show
ability to work harmoniously and
professionally with superiors and coemployees?
3. Industriousness:
Does the student
display hard work, diligence, and
conscientiousness
in
performing
assigned tasks?
4. Reliability:
Can the student be
depended upon to finished assigned
task on time and follow instructions?
5. Adaptability: Does the student able to

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B.
1.
2.
3.

4.
5.

adjust, accommodate and conform to

the conditions of the workplace?
Professional Preparation (40%)
Job Knowledge:
Does the student
know the function, requirements and
responsibilities involved?
Job Competence: Is the student able
to perform the assigned tasks with
efficiency and accuracy?
Communication: Is the student able to
convey thoughts and ideas with ease
and proficiency, whether verbally or in
written forum?
Ability to Learn: Is the student able to
fully grasp instructions, new skills or
assigned work?
Ability to Think Critically:
Is the
student able to analyze, interpret,
weigh and make sound judgments?

PROFILE

OF

C. Job Performance (30%)

1. Attendance: Does the student report
for work regularly?
2. Punctuality: Does the student report
for work on time?
3. Quantity of Work Output:
Is the
student productive in performing and
accomplishing assigned tasks?
4. Quality of Work Output:
Does the
student perform the assigned tasks
with precision and thoroughness?
5. Use of Company Resources: Does the
student
reasonably
utilize
the
company resources?
PART 2:
DEVELOPMENTAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

Kindly take the time fill out this portion.

necessary.

INTERN

AND

Use a separate sheet if

1. What are the Interns strong points?

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2. What are the Interns significant limitations?

3. What can the Intern do to improve professionally?

4. In case the Student Intern applies for a position in your company for
possible employment in the future, would you hire him/her? Please
state your reasons.
__________

Yes

_________

No

PART 3: EVALUATION OF THE PRACTICUM PROGRAM

As part of our Evaluation Process, would like to solicit your comments
and suggestions to further improve our Practicum Program.
1.
2.
3.
4.

FACTORS
Policies and procedures of the student
practicum program.
Coordination between the school and
participating company/institution.
Quality of the content of the evaluation
sheet.
Preparedness of the student interns to

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undergo on-the-job training

5. What other suggestions can you give to improve the practicum

program?

DATE ACCOMPLISHED

____________________________

NAME OF SUPERVISOR

____________________________

POSITION

____________________________

SIGNATURE

____________________________

CONTACT NUMBER

____________________________

RATING SCALE:
4.51 5.00

Outstanding

4.50 3.51

Above Average

3.50 2.51

Average

2.50 1.51

Fair

1.50 0.51

Poor

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Exhibit P
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

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Exhibit Q
PERSONAL DATA SHEET
NAME:

Leanne Audrey O. Kuizon

E-mail Address: lakuizon@yahoo.com

Telephone Number:

09059453436/213-4494

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
School

Degree

Year of Completion

St. Jeromes Academy

Elementary Diploma

2009

High school Diploma

2013

Jesus My Shepherd
Montessori School
Polytechnic University
of the Philippines

EXPERIENCE
Company Name

Office Address

_________________________________
:

_________________________________

Job Title

_________________________________

Job Description

_________________________________

Company Name

_________________________________

Office Address
Job Title

:
:

_________________________________

_________________________________
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Job Description

_________________________________

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

(Police/NBI Clearance, Certificate of Good Moral
Character, Certification of Grades, etc.)

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Exhibit R
MOCK INTERVIEW
MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON INTERVIEW
1. Tell me about yourself. Use Picture Frame Approach
2. What do you know about our organization?
3. What experience do you have?
4. According to your definition of success, how successful
have been so far?
5. In your three (3) years in college, what were your most
significant accomplishments?
6. Would you describe a few situations in which your work
was criticized?
7. What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
8. How would you describe your personality?
9. What are your strong points?
10.

What are your weak points?

11.

How did you do in school?

12.

What do you look for in a job?

13.

What do you see as the most difficult task in being

a practicumer?
14.

Describe

what

would

be

an

ideal

working

environment?
15.

Do you prefer working with figures, or with words?

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16.

What kinds of people do you find difficult to work

with?
17.

How would your classmates or teachers describe

you?
18.

If you had your choice of jobs and companies,

where would you go?

19.

Why do you want to work for us?

20.

What was the last book you read? Movie you saw?

Sporting event you attended?

21.

What are you doing, or what have you done to

reach your career objectives?

22.

What is the most difficult situation you ever faced

on the job?
23.

Describe some situations in which you have

worked under pressure or met deadlines?

24.

How do you handle rejection?

25.

Give an example of your creativity.

26.

Give examples of your leadership abilities?.

27.

What are your career goals?

28.

Why should we hire you?

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Exhibit S
RESULT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAM

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Republic of the Philippines

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

CHECKLIST OF THE PRACTICUM REQUIREMENTS

Name
of
Student
Trainee:
_______________________________________________
Training Station: ______________________________________________________
Exhibit

Date
Submitted

A. Letter of Recommendation
B. List of Practicum Training Preference
C. Practicum Confirmation
Parents/Guardians Acknowledgement Form
Conforme
D. Memorandum of Understanding
E. Waiver Form
F. Practicum Training Station Form
G. Practicum Report
H. Diary of Training Experiences
I. Daily Time Record
J. Sample Output
Research
Case Study
K. Seminar Accomplishment Report
L. Pictures
M. Company Profile
N. Organizational Chart
O. Final Evaluation Sheet
P. Certificate of Completion
Q. Personal Data Sheet
Other Requirements (NBI Clearance, Police
Clearance, etc.)
R. Mock Interview
S. Result of Psychological Exam

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