MANUEL S.

ENVERGA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

Lucena City

NSTP-CWTS
L003

DRAGON BEE Z:
Search for the 7 Nutrients

PREPARED BY:

GROUP 2

NOTED BY:

Jenifer Reyes, PhD

Adviser
Project Title

The title of the project is entitled DRAGON BEE Z: Search for the 7 Nutrients

which corresponds to the project objectives made by the proponents.

Project Duration

The project will take 5 months (January to May) which includes the planning,

preparation and the implementation of the project.

Project Scope

The project will be located at the back of the CITHM (College of International

Tourism and Hospitality Management). This is the chosen site for it is the most

appropriate location for the said project and to the chosen beneficiaries.

Project Status

The project is not new and there is still living dragon fruit plants at CITHM

backyard and the proponents want to continue it giving it a more comprehensive

garden since the project is left dense and weedy.

Project Beneficiaries

This project aims to benefit the students of L003 group 2 members, the CITHM

department and Enverga students and the Bee Farm inside the campus.
Project Background

Imagine the existence of manmade plantation around every corner. You can

witness the beauty of green colored plants and breath fresh air. Nowadays the

existence of these sites are very few, instead humans take places for granted. These

results to pollution and problems that we humans are experiencing now.

In the Philippines we cannot deny the presence of these problems. Our

pollution is evident which is cause by the abuse of our natural resources. In line

with this, the country has been experiencing with a few supply of our needs which

inflates prices. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) releases inflation data

every 1st week of the month for the public to be aware of just how much prices

have changed compared to a year ago. The past few months of 2018, the inflation

rate seems to be rapidly rising.

Hence, the CWTS-students of L003 Group 2 formulated a project that would

address these problems and being able to help the chosen beneficiaries. With a

rising cost of vegetables here in the Philippines these past few months, (August

2018- onwards) this little action may help students and faculties of Manuel S.

Enverga University Foundation to produce their own dragon fruit in their own little

way by planting dragon fruit in a small space of crop located near the MSEUF
covered court. By then, we can help the community by teaching ourselves to plant

vegetables instead to buying from the market.

This price increase may affect the community because vegetables are one of
the primary needs of people for them to eat especially that it is the only nutritious
food that can be cooked without spending money too much.

This project may not help to stop the price increase of vegetables but it will
help the community to think an effective way of producing vegetables even in
school or in your backyard. By then, we can teach the community to have
vegetables placed on every household’s table without spending a large amount of
money due to the inflation.

Project Justification

The proponents conducted a visitation to the areas of their possible project

location. During the visitation the proponents addresses the following problems
they encounter during the visitation conducted on January 2019. After
consolidating everyone’s idea, the proponents come up with the Dragon Bee Z:
Search for Seven Nutrients to be done in their project location which is the
backyard behind CIHTM.

The backyard is the best place for the Dragon Fruit to grow since it has been
a plantation of dragon fruit before but it has been left untouched. It has been
proven that there is a need of the project location to be enhanced. Additionally, the
dragon fruit, also known as pitahaya or strawberry pear, is a tropical fruit known
for its vibrant red skin and sweet, seed-speckled pulp. Its unique look and
acclaimed super food powers have made it popular among foodies and the health-
conscious.
 Based on National Academy of Sciences, throughout human history, dragon
fruit have been the object of pervasive and at times dominant artistic and
intellectual interest. Dragon Fruit were important subjects from the earliest study
of life processes, and they were central to scientific study in the nineteenth and
early twentieth centuries.

Dragon fruit has an extremely low amount of cholesterol, which ultimately

helps the body break down this fruit quickly, keeping you happy and healthy. It’s
the perfect fruit to maintain your weight and satisfy your sweet tooth. Plants are
important in maintaining a healthy environment, for example, by controlling
erosion and water pollution, and by helping to reduce air pollution. They improve
the environment for human activities everywhere—from indoor spaces to vast
wilderness areas. (Kanjana et al., 2006)

Also based on Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Dragon

fruits are cool. Plants move, grow, breathe, and even see. They have muscles,
choose mates, and have families and sleep. They know self-defence and how to
wage chemical war. They’re solar-powered and recyclable. Dragon fruits are rich
in vitamins including vitamin C, B1, B2 and B3. They are also rich in minerals
including calcium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus. They are also a good source
of fiber, protein and omega essential fatty acids. Equally important is that these
fruits are rich in antioxidants as high as acai berries, which is why people often
label the dragon fruit as a “super-fruit”. (Abdul Azis Ariffin et al., 2008).

Posted on Healthline.com (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/dragon-

fruit-benefits#section), the seven benefits of Dragon Fruit namely 1. High in
nutrients; Dragon fruit is low in calories but packed with essential vitamins and
minerals. It also contains a substantial amount of dietary fiber. 2. May Help Fight
Chronic Disease; Free radicals are unstable molecules that cause cell damage,
which may lead to inflammation and disease. One way to combat this is by eating
antioxidant-rich foods like dragon fruit. Antioxidants work by neutralizing free
radicals, thus preventing cell damage and inflammation. Studies suggest that diets
high in antioxidants may help prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease,
cancer, diabetes and arthritis. 3. Loaded With Fiber; Dietary fibers are
nondigestible carbohydrates that boast an extensive list of potential health benefits.
4. Promotes a Healthy Gut; Given that dragon fruit contains prebiotics, it can
potentially improve the balance of good bacteria in your gut. Prebiotics are a
specific type of fiber that promotes the growth of healthy bacteria in your gut. 5.
Strengthens Your Immune System; Dragon fruit’s high supply of vitamin C and
carotenoids may offer immune-boosting properties. 6. May Boost Low Iron
Levels; Dragon fruit is one of the few fresh fruits that contain iron. Dragon fruit
supplies iron along with vitamin C, a combination that may improve your body’s
absorption of this important mineral. 7. Good Source of Magnesium; Dragon fruit
is a great source of magnesium, a nutrient needed for over 600 biochemical
reactions in your body.

Project Objectives

The primary focus and intention of DRAGON BEE Z: Search for the 7 Nutrients is

to continue the dragon fruit plantation at the chosen site of the proponents which
tends to help their beneficiaries. In line with the primary objective, they aim to

achieve the following specific objectives towards the end of the project:

1. To help and support the school towards the beautification of the chosen site.

2. To contribute to the environment in terms of providing more plants that is

proven effecting on reducing pollution.

3. To align with the objectives to existing bee farm of the university, the

dragon fruit flowers will provide foods for the bees.

4. To educate 5% of the people around the community of Enverga University

about the importance of having their own fruit garden and the nutrients the

dragon fruit can offer in connect with the existence of inflation and health

problems.

5. To create a Dragon Fruit Plantation that is attractive to the millennials

through using a theme which is Dragon Balls Z, an anime that is well

acknowledge by most of the Filipino people.

6. To provide the proponents a rich learning experience that will shape their

strategic skills with coping to society challenges; and to foster camaraderie

among others

Project Description
 The project started into a piece of idea the proponents got after their

visitation. The project Dragon Bee Z: Search for the 7 Nutrients will start from

December 2018 until March 2019. The group will follow their implementation

plan to make sure that they are able to achieve their objectives on time. Although

this project is a trial and error process, we will give our full effort for the project

beneficiaries. Knowing that planting a dragon fruit is not that easy, each of the

member should assure that the plant will survive and have at least one fruit. Every

week the group will conduct an observation if there are any changes with the plant.

Additionally, to observe its condition for us to really make the project possible.

Project Proponents
The proponents of Dragon Bee Z: Search for the 7 nutrients are the students of

NSTP-L003 Group 2 of Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation. Composed of

23 students they are the following:

Andrei Christian A. Cuario 09661530473

andreicuario39@gmail.com Member
09195246120
Leader
Jandy P. Dayahan
Jane Carla C. Garbida
jandydayahan14@gmail.com
garbidajanecarla@gmail.com
09307052603
09158862493
Member
Co-Leader
Shenelyn A. Dimaculangan
Marinella A. Francia
shennydimaculangan@gmail
09128766165
09772684182
marinellafrancia090316@gmail.com
Member
Secretary
Garner Jet G. Gener
Aiza Mae B. Gregorio
jetjetgener@gmail.com
missaizagregorioph@gmail.com
09255113048
09176637086
Member
Member
Gabriel V. Cayco
Tessalonica E. Dayo
gabocayco@gmail.com
tessalonicad@gmail.com
09496484339
09958749160
Member
Member
Matt Jimiel A. Gaela
Mattgaela61@gmail.com
John Rex M. Elip
09958512653
JanjanElip@gmail.com
Member
 Denise Angelica Q. Dejelo
Glenn Andrew S. Gonzales garfielderer@gmail.com
glennandrew088@gmail.com 09471546914
09566028338 Member
Member
Joshua Grande
joshuagrande18@gmail.com
Rolando A. Evangelista 09458596576
r.evangelista33@gmail.com Member
09953125271
Member John Lemuel A. Deduyo
Lemueldeduyo@gmail.com
Aira Guloya 09289844784
guloyaaira@gmail.com Member
09100442233
Member Renz Gabriel A. Dator
renzgabrieldator@gmail.com
Ricalyn L. De Castro 09060693562
ricalyn53@gmail.com Member
09391769315
Member Rolando A. evangelista
r.evangelista33@gmail.com
09953125271
Member

Project Implementation Plan

 Activities Time Frame Resources Expected Results
When/Who

Planning for the L003 Students Office Materials Draft of the

proposal 1 month proposal for
December 01-31, adviser’s approval
2018

Editing the draft L003 Students Office Materials Edit the draft with
proposal paper 1 month the adviser’s
January 01-31, approval
2019

Finishing the L003 Students Office Materials Finish the final

proposal paper 10 days paper and
February 01-10, approved by the
2019 adviser

Cleaning the area L003 Students, Cleaning Materials The area will be
Grass Cutter and clean and is ready
Janitors for the planting
1-2 weeks process.
February 11-17,
2019

Site Beautification L003 Students and Cleaning Materials The location site,
and preparation of Person in charge at And Cutting tools and dragon
tools and dragon the site behind the Materials fruit branches is
fruit branches to be University Pool ready for
used in the next 1-2 weeks gardening.
activity February 18-24,
2019
 Planting L003 Students and Dragon fruit The Dragon fruit is
a person who has branches, already planted.
knowledge on fertilizers, planting
Dragon Fruit tools and materials
planting for the posts.
1-2 weeks
February 25-
March 04, 2019

Monitoring of L003 students planting tools and The dragon fruit is

plants and site 1 month paper works and starting to grow
designing materials for and the site is
designing to designed according
achieve the theme to the theme.

Continuation of L003 Students Planting /cleaning Still maintaining

project Date is tentative tools the plantation of
and the proponents dragon fruits
will try to find the
best people to
continue the
project
Project Budget

Dragon Bee Z: Search for the 7 nutrients will require a total budget of 2500 Php to

implement the whole activities efficiently. The source of the budget will come

from the equal and fair collection of the proponents. The Pie Chart presented

below is the allocation of the said budget.

Budget Allocation

Other
Expenses
10%
Labor
Paper Works 29%
14% Labor
Materials
Paper Works
Other Expenses

Materials
48%