UPLB Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center - AMTEC

𝐀𝐌𝐓𝐄𝐂 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒: AMTEC warmly welcomed Senior High School faculty member Mr. Vincent Eduard Sta. Clara and Mr. Rodolfo Buena Jr., along with college faculty member Ms. Amanda Delos Santos, from Ateneo de Naga University, on April 22, 2026, at the Roberto C. Bautista Hall. This marked the second day of their three-day benchmarking visit to UPLB.

Their afternoon visit began with a courtesy call at the College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT) Dean’s Office. At AMTEC, their primary objective was to benchmark agricultural machinery demonstrations and explore the possibility of establishing an internship program at the Center for their senior high school students.

The visitors were given an orientation on AMTEC, followed by a brief tour of the Agricultural Machinery Testing and Studies (AMaTS) Laboratory and the Sample Analysis Laboratory (SAL). The tour was led by resident test engineers, who also provided a short discussion of the instruments used.

The Center looks forward to potential future collaboration with the university.

Belated happy birthday to our very hardworking and dedicated Director, Prof. Arthur L. Fajardo.

Your efforts and contributions are truly appreciated, and we are sincerely grateful for all that you have done for the Center. We celebrate your dedication, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to AMTEC's growth and success.

We wish you continued happiness, abundant blessings, and many more fruitful years ahead.

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑨𝑴𝑻𝑬𝑪 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚,
𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚, 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚!

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𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠! 📢

The Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC) is looking for a new Engineer IV (UP Contractual).

𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
• Eligibility: Registered Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer (RA 1080)
• Education: Graduate of Agricultural Engineering or Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
• Experience: 3 years of relevant experience (testing of agricultural and fisheries machinery)

𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:
• Supervision of Test Engineers and Laboratory Technicians on all testing activities
• Technical Review of Test Reports prior to final printing
• Development of machinery standards
• Perform other tasks which may be assigned from time to time
• Attend TWG meetings, serve as a resource person in trainings, and participate in technical committee meetings
• Attendance/participation in leadership/ management and/or technical skills training.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲?
• Submit your applications via https://bit.ly/AMTECHiring2026 or scan the QR code below by April 17, 2026, 4:00 PM.

📢 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 📢

In accordance with UPLB-OC Memorandum No. 035, s2026, OVPAA-OVPA Joint Memorandum No. 2026-01, and to conserve energy and reduce fuel consumption due to rising global oil prices from the Middle East crisis, the UPLB-AMTEC will implement a 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟒-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐎 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 (𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐝𝐚𝐲),
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬: All office transactions and matters will be conducted from 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM from Tuesday to Friday.

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 (𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐝𝐚𝐲),
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Please note that field testing operations will continue to follow the standard Monday to Friday schedule.

We appreciate your understanding as we implement this temporary adjustment.

𝐀𝐌𝐓𝐄𝐂 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒: The Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC) conducted its first Certified Test Engineer (CTE) Training for 2026 in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, on February 16–20.

The five-day training equipped 26 participants from various government offices with knowledge and hands-on experience in the testing and evaluation of agricultural machinery, strengthening efforts to support agricultural mechanization in the Philippines.

Read the full story here: https://amtec.uplb.edu.ph/engineers-gather-in-occidental-mindoro-for-amtecs-first-2026-cte-training-2/

𝐀𝐌𝐓𝐄𝐂 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒: AMTEC welcomed students from Central Philippine University (CPU) for a laboratory exercise on moisture content determination under the course ABE 3203 – AB Products Processing and Storage. The activity was held on February 10, 2026, at the Visayas Satellite Office.

Read the full story here: https://amtec.uplb.edu.ph/amtec-hosts-laboratory-exercise-for-cpu-students-at-visayas-satellite-office-4/

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📢 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐧𝐞 (𝟏) 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 (Individual Contract of Service – ICS/COS)

𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲: Php 20,701.80/month (5% premium included)

𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
- At least an elementary graduate
- Preferably with two (2) years of studies related to electronics or instrumentation
- With two (2) years of relevant experience
- With a certificate in electronics or instrumentation, must be able to diagnose and troubleshoot instruments, electromechanical and electronic devices, and equipment

𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:
- To conduct basic repair, operation, and maintenance of test equipment and laboratory set-ups;
- To maintain order and cleanliness of the test equipment and laboratories; and
- To assist in the testing of agricultural machinery in the laboratory and in the field.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲?
Please email a 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐃𝐅 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 of your 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 (addressed to Dr. Arthur L. Fajardo) and 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐞 to [email protected].

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: February 20, 2026

𝐀𝐌𝐓𝐄𝐂 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒: AMTEC welcomed student participants of PABEStigan XII under UP SAGES on January 23, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the Roberto C. Hall.

The facility tour brought learning beyond the classroom, giving students firsthand exposure to the application of engineering theories and hands-on interaction with machinery.

Through initiatives like this, AMTEC continues to fulfill its mandate by supporting partner universities through access to laboratory facilities and meaningful knowledge transfer.

Read the full story here: https://amtec.uplb.edu.ph/amtec-welcomes-pabestigan-xii-visitors/

𝐀𝐌𝐓𝐄𝐂 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲: AMTEC holds an orientation on the Time Keeping System with UPLB-HRDO today at the AMTEC Conference Room. The orientation was led by the Employee Benefits Section of UPLB-HRDO, namely Mr. Lino Aquino, Mr. Chris Sangalang, Mr. Jomar Soliman, and Ms. Jesse Mae Abuyabor.

AMTEC admins, resident engineers, utility workers, and guests from AFBED also participate in the orientation. The discussion is fruitful and engaging, as this marks a new system implementation for the Center.

Through this orientation, AMTEC personnel are guided on the proper procedures and requirements of the new Time Keeping System, ensuring a smooth transition and full compliance with UPLB-HRDO policies. The Center remains committed to adhering to institutional guidelines and promoting accountability and efficiency in its daily operations.

𝐀𝐌𝐓𝐄𝐂 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒: The Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC) resident engineers successfully conducted an internal automation training on January 8–9, 2026, aimed at improving internal systems and streamlining operational processes.

This activity marks AMTEC’s kickoff initiative for 2026, reinforcing the Center’s commitment to efficiency, digital innovation, and strengthened support for agricultural mechanization.

Read the full story here: https://amtec.uplb.edu.ph/amtec-advances-digital-transformation-through-automation-training/

📢 𝐀𝐌𝐓𝐄𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 📢

Please be advised that the UPLB Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC) will only operate until December 18, 2025, due to the mandatory leave of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB).

In line with this, all office transactions and laboratory services will be unavailable from December 19 and beyond. Regular operations will resume in 2026.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

📢 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! 📢

The newly approved Philippine National Standards related to Agricultural and Fisheries Machinery are now available on our website. These include:

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐲 ( https://amtec.uplb.edu.ph/production-machinery-2/ )
𝑆𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 2025 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛.

• Soil Tillage Machinery — Terminology
• Disc Harrow — Specifications
• Disc Harrow — Methods of Test
• Field Cultivator — Specifications
• Field Cultivator — Methods of Test
• Subsoiler — Specifications
• Subsoiler — Methods of Test

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐲 ( https://amtec.uplb.edu.ph/post-harvest-machinery-building-on-process/ )
𝑆𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 2025 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛.

• Forage Chopper — Specifications
• Forage Chopper — Methods of Test

These standards guide authorities, engineers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders in producing high-quality agricultural and biosystems machinery and in developing policies, regulations, knowledge products, and learning and development (L&D) activities.

Check them out!