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https://alum.up.edu.ph/hazel-m-llapitan-bumarlong-uplb-bs-civil-engineering-2002/ | Hazel M. Llapitan-Bumarlong (UPLB BS Civil Engineering 2002) – UP Alumni Website | Hazel M. Llapitan-Bumarlong (UPLB BS Civil Engineering 2002) November 25, 2022 Let’s offer a prayer for our departed alumna. May she rest in peace. If you have heard or read about any fellow UPLB alumnus/alumna who passed away, please inform us through https://alum.uplb.edu.ph/submit-obituary Source: UPLB Office of Alumni Relations Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/matatapang-matatalino-magaganda-here-are-some-celeb-iskos-and-iskas-who-embody-honor-and-excellence/ | Matatapang, matatalino, magaganda: Here are some celeb Iskos and Iskas who embody ‘honor and excellence’ – UP Alumni Website | Matatapang, matatalino, magaganda: Here are some celeb Iskos and Iskas who embody ‘honor and excellence’ July 8, 2021 “Honor and excellence” is the defining motto of the University of the Philippines. And based from a few of the state university’s outstanding alumni in various fields, these values far transcend academic life. Though celebrities sometimes get the bad rap for choosing their career over education, these actors and actresses kept their noses to the grindstone—no matter how long, no matter how hard—just to earn their much-coveted and highly prized degrees. In time with the unfolding graduation season, let’s have a look at a few famous celebrities who are also alumni of the country’s premier university. AGOT ISIDRO Agot Isidro is a magna cum laude graduate at the Fashion Institute of New York, with an undergraduate degree in Interior Design from UP Diliman. She also has a master’s degree in communication from the Ateneo de Manila University. Before embarking on her decades-long showbiz career, Agot started out as a back-up singer with her sisters at The Sharon Cuneta Show, which ran from 1986-1997. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQdcgM7Bboc/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=5bb4f254-0ddf-47f9-b4a2-ab6765d5cd3f ANGEL AQUINO The effortlessly beautiful actress Angel Aquino attended UP Baguio, and chose Math as her initial major, before shifting to major in Journalism. In an interview with Bianca Gonzalez for the Philippine Star, Angel said she also became a member of the League of Filipino Students during her student days. Though she never spoke during rallies, Angel said she participated in rallies, where the burning issue was the removal of US bases, by holding placards and distributing statements. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIsK6OxHM0r/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link BENJIE PARAS Benjie Paras was a vital cog in the historic 1986 UP men’s basketball team that won the championship that year. Lito Tacujan, former sports editor of the Philippine Star who covered the University Athletic Association of the Philippines that time, once described Paras as the one “who made it all happen.” After his historic UAAP stint, Paras went on to have a successful career at the PBA and as a showbiz career as an actor-comedian. Decades later, his son Kobe Paras suited up and carried the title hopes of UP during the Season 82, where the Fighting Maroons reached the second round of the playoffs before being eliminated. https://www.instagram.com/p/B34Pt_6HxwM/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=81a70076-97d9-4e69-bb6e-c56403f089e9 EUGENE DOMINGO Eugene Domingo took up Theatre Arts at the UP Diliman, where she also apprenticed under the theater company Dulaang UP as an actress and production staff. She cut her teeth in the business as an apprentice, working her way up from being a show usher, ticket seller, and even goading professors to have their students watch their shows. Before being dubbed as the “comedy star for all seasons,” Eugene started her mainstream movie career doing bit parts in the early ’90s as well as some minor roles in a number of TV shows in the same decade. https://www.instagram.com/p/CKWXsxlFGo6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link GISELLE SANCHEZ Giselle Sanchez made a name as a fearless comedian, but she treated her college days at UP Diliman as no joke. In fact, she graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Mass Communications after clinching a general weighted average of 1.26, which was just a hairline short of summa cum laude. An honors student even during her student days at Poveda, Giselle was known to burn the midnight oil just to prepare for an upcoming exam. Aside from hosting gigs today, she now runs a namesake foundation funding scholars and is also active in her local Catholic church ministry. https://www.instagram.com/p/CKgoL2gJY4-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link JOJ and JAI AGPANGAN Pinoy Big Brother season 4 finalists, twins Joj and Jai Agpangan both graduated from UP Open University with a degree in Associate in Arts in 2018. The proud Iskas even posted a photo of them during graduation wearing their sablay, beaming from ear to ear. “Sometimes miracles come in pairs,” Jai wrote in her caption. The post drew praise from their fans who were surprised how they were able to juggle their fast-rising showbiz career and earning their college degree. https://www.instagram.com/p/BoYtC8xlelg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link MARICEL LAXA Maricel Laxa has a BS Social Sciences degree from UP Manila. Though she started her showbiz career early, right when she was still in college, she did not drop out unlike other young actors and actresses after she cut a deal with her parents that she could only enter showbiz if she finished school. Now, the mother of five also impresses the value of education on her kids. Even amid her successful showbiz career, she also managed to earn her Master’s Degree in Family Life and Child Development at UP Diliman. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9antSyAkEB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link MARTIN DEL ROSARIO Filipino model and television actor Martin Del Rosario graduated from UP Diliman with a degree in Broadcast Communication. To date, the 28-year-old actor has collected a number of awards for his TV and film roles. In 2015, he won the Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Dagitab. https://www.instagram.com/p/CI2b8a3FiCI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link OGIE ALCASID Singer-Songwriter and actor Ogie Alcasid earned his degree in Broadcast Communication at UP Diliman. It took him eight years to earn his degree, and it is an achievement he has been proud to share as he still persevered even as he juggled time between his then growing showbiz career. In 2017, the UP College of Mass Communication recognized Ogie as one of its most distinguished alumni “for bringing honor and prestige” to the College. https://www.instagram.com/p/B4qcUxCF9hq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link RICHARD JUAN Model and actor Richard Juan was born in the Philippines but grew up in Hong Kong, where he completed his high school. When his family moved back to the Philippines, he continued his college education at UP Diliman, where he graduated cum laude with a degree in Broadcast Communication. Richard broke through the mainstream through Eat Bulaga’s segment “You’re My Foreignoy.” He was also cast in the Pinoy Big Brother: 737. Aside from Filipino and English, Richard can also speak his native Cantonese as well as Mandarin and Hokkien. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDV4UsbJeeV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Source: https://philstarlife.com/geeky/873193-up-celebs-alumni |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/st-lukes-medical-center-welcomes-new-president-and-chief-executive-officer/ | St. Luke’s Medical Center Welcomes New President and Chief Executive Officer – UP Alumni Website | St. Luke’s Medical Center Welcomes New President and Chief Executive Officer May 3, 2023 Manila, Philippines – St. Luke’s Medical Center, the premier healthcare institution in the Philippines, ushers in a new leadership that would allow the hospital to continue to deliver high-quality health services to its patients while remaining at the forefront of medical innovation. On April 26, 2023, in Taguig City, St. Luke’s board of trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Dennis P. Serrano as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2023. Prior to this appointment, he was the hospital’s Executive Vice President for One Healthcare System. With Dr. Serrano’s appointment, his predecessor, Dr. Arturo S. De La Peña, takes a new role in leading St. Luke’s Medical Research & Policy Institute and St. Luke’s Innovation & Transformation Center. He is also a board member of St. Luke’s Medical Center. Dr. Serrano brings decades of experience in the medical field to his new role. A graduate of the UP College of Medicine in 1989, he took on his residency training in urology at the PGH and finished it in 1994. In 2005, Dr. Serrano attained his Master’s Degree in Hospital Administration from UP Manila. He is one of the key individuals behind the success and continuous innovation at St. Luke’s Medical Center, where he spearheaded the Institution’s Robotic Radical Prostatectomy program in 2010. Other than his contribution to the medical center, he held leadership roles in various medical associations, both local and international. His expertise, experience, and commitment to excellence will be instrumental in leading St. Luke’s Medical Center to provide the best care for its patients and community. He plans to focus on enhancing the patient experience and the culture of care for its employees. This will involve creating a more supportive environment for patients, implementing better tools for staff efficient workflow, and increasing communication between patients, their family members, and physicians. All these efforts would ensure that all patients get the best possible care in a safe and supportive environment while also creating a culture of appreciation among its employees. Source: https://www.stlukes.com.ph/news-and-events/news-and-press-release/St-Lukes-Medical-Center-Welcomes-New-President-and-Chief-Executive-Officer |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/2022-uplb-sesam-distinguished-alumni/ | 2022 UPLB SESAM Distinguished Alumni – UP Alumni Website | 2022 UPLB SESAM Distinguished Alumni October 14, 2022 The UPLB School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM) and the SESAM Alumni Association congratulate the 2022 SESAM Distinguished Alumni: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐌 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁. 𝐃𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐳𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝑃ℎ𝐷 𝐸𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒, 2004 Independent Researcher and Consultant, Gaia Resource and Environmental (GReEn) Consultancy Services 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐌 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥) 𝐅𝐨𝐫. 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨 𝐁. 𝐒𝐚𝐧̃𝐨𝐬 𝑀𝑆 𝐸𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 1998 Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) – Laguna 2021 to present 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐌 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥) 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐝𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝑀𝑆 𝐸𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒, 2010 Provincial Department of Planning and Investment, Chomthong Village, Thakek District, Khammouane Province Lao PDR 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐌 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐨 𝐒. 𝐓𝐚𝐧 𝑃ℎ𝐷 𝐸𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒, 2009 Vice President for Research, Extension and Intellectual Property Carlos Hilado Memorial State University 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐌 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐃𝐫. 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐂. 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐳, 𝐉𝐫. 𝑀𝑆 𝐸𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒, 1995 Professor, College of Agriculture and Food Science 9th UPLB Chancellor University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Source: UPLB School of Environmental Science and Management Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upb-alumni-donates-painting-to-the-museo-kordilyera/ | UPB alumni donates painting to the Museo Kordilyera – UP Alumni Website | UPB alumni donates painting to the Museo Kordilyera June 15, 2022 Gift to the Museo Kordilyera, UP Baguio UPB alumni Benjie and Vicky Abellera who are now based in Maryland, USA recently donated a painting entitled “Peshit: An Ibaloy Feast” by renown and Baguio-based artist Roland Bay-an. Peshit displays the traditional Ibaloy, Benguet cultural celebration. Benjie writes in correspondence with museum director, Dr. Analyn Salvador-Amores: “We know that it will be a significant addition to UP Baguio’s trove of artistic cultural items, especially since it depicts an important Benguet ritual which enhances community cohesiveness through indigenous prayer, dancing, singing and food sharing.” The gift was graciously received by Chancellor Corazon L. Abansi and Museo Kordilryera director AV Salvador-Amores from the artist himself, Roland Bay-an and artist Jerwin Libataque Simeon. The painting will be a great addition to the growing collection of Cordillera-inspired paintings that feature the cultures and traditions in the region. Museo Kordilyera – UP Baguio Ethnographic Museum UP Baguio – Information Page Source: University of the Philippines Baguio Facebook post |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dost-nrcp-honors-nine-outstanding-members/ | DOST-NRCP HONORS NINE OUTSTANDING MEMBERS – UP Alumni Website | DOST-NRCP HONORS NINE OUTSTANDING MEMBERS March 3, 2021 Written by Rowena N. Peter and Mary Charlotte O. Fresco “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”(Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Philosopher) In time for its 88th General Membership Assembly, National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), the country’s premier agency for basic and fundamental research and the largest collegial body, has named its member-awardees and member emeriti as the recipients of the 2020 NRCP Awards. Seven (7) NRCP Regular Members (researchers) were carefully chosen as awardees and will be conferred the NRCP Achievement Award, the highest recognition bestowed by the Council since 1979 on its members whose works greatly contributed to the advancement of their respective fields of expertise and responded to the needs and challenges of various industries. Two (2) awardees will also receive the NRCP Member Emeritus Award which is given in recognition of the member’s distinguished lifetime accomplishments in research and for mentoring younger scientists and researchers. Indeed, more than their works, is the enthusiasm they demonstrate in sharing their expertise and continued advocacy in encouraging the young to get into research and eventually contribute to the development goals of the country. The official presentation of the awardees will be part of the NRCP Annual Scientific Conference and 88th General Membership Assembly on March 10, 2021 via an online platform. The 2020 NRCP Achievement Awardees per scientific division are the following: Division of Mathematical Sciences JOSE ERNIE C. LOPE, Ph.D. Full Professor, Institute of Mathematics University of the Philippines Diliman Dr. Lope is one of the foremost experts in the area of partial differential equations, contributing both to theory and applications. He has distinguished himself through his significant and numerous research publications in high-quality international and national journals. He serves key positions in research and professional organizations including National Board Member and the current Vice-President of the Mathematical Society of the Philippines. He has received prestigious awards for his research and teaching, such as appointment to the UP Scientist I position, the UP Diliman Gawad Chanselor para sa Natatanging Guro, National Academy of Science and Technology Outstanding Young Scientist Award, NAST-The World Academy of Sciences Young Scientist Award and first prize in the NAST-Du Pont Talent Search for Young Scientists. He has successfully mentored numerous students at all levels. Division of Biological Sciences VACHEL GAY VELASCO PALLER, Ph.D. Professor of the Institute of Biological Sciences University of the Philippines Los Baños Dr. Paller is a distinguished expert whose advocacy and contributions in the field of parasitology research have fostered interdisciplinary and interagency approaches in addressing parasite control and prevention in poor-resource communities in the country. Her advocacy in promoting ONE HEALTH through evidence-based research, teaching, and extension has fostered interagency and international partnerships, improved academic curriculum, and capacity building of higher education institutions and local communities to improve ecosystem, animal, and human health. She was hailed as one of the UPLB Outstanding Alumni awardees in 2014, awarded the UP Scientist III title, the UPLB Outstanding Teacher in Biological Sciences in 2016, the UPLB College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Researcher Award in 2020, and the One UP Professorial Chair Award for 2016-2021. She has published over 50 original scientific articles in high-impact journals.She also exemplifies excellent leadership and mentoring with the exceptional ability to inspire her colleagues and students to uphold the ideals of honor, excellence, and service. She authored NRCP Monograph titled “Fish Parasites as Heavy Metal Absorbents” and was the project leader of the NRCP-funded project “Diversity and Ecology of Acanthocephalan Parasites in Freshwater Fishes from the Seven Lakes of San Pablo City, Philippines and their Potential as Heavy Metal Bioindicators.” Division of Agriculture and Forestry RAMON A. RAZAL, Ph.D. Professor 12 at the College of Forestry and Natural Resources University of the Philippines Los Baños Dr. Razal is a distinguished researcher whose work on non-timber forest products such as bamboo and resin contributed greatly to enriching knowledge and providing policy support to improve the lives of people in forest communities. He has published numerous scientific papers in indexed and peer-reviewed journals, books and book chapters, and technical reports. He is also an accomplished administrator and teacher and received awards such as the 2020 UPLB Outstanding Senior Researcher in Natural Sciences Award, the 2019 Kapisanang Kimika ng Pilipinas – Southern Tagalog Chapter Distinguished Achievement Award in Research, and the 1999 UPLB Outstanding Teacher Award in Physical Science, among others. He shares his technical expertise by conducting training and giving lectures to a wide array of audience and participants. He served as the Chair of NRCP’s Agriculture and Forestry Division from 2016-2020 and as NRCP President from 2018-2020. Division of Engineering and Industrial Research ARISTOTLE T. UBANDO, Ph.D. Full Professor and Research Fellow Mechanical Engineering Department De La Salle University Dr. Ubando’s research works focus on finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, process integration and optimization, and energy system modelling. He has published more than 120 Scopus-indexed journal papers in the national and international level with an h-index of 13. He is selected as one of the 2017 Asian Scientist 100 for his contribution in the sustainability field. He is a multi-awarded scientist in the Philippines, among his national awards is the Outstanding Young Scientist in 2016 bestowed by NAST Philippines. He is also a recipient of the Fulbright Scholarship Program at the University of Arizona and Texas A&M University in 2013. Prof. Ubando has been engaged as an RD Leader under the RD Leadership program being implemented by NRCP for the development of Mindanao Renewable Energy R&D Center. Division of Physics JINKY BAUTISTA BORNALES, Ph.D. Vice-Chancellor for Research and Extension Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology Professor Bornales is among the foremost experts in the application of path summation and white noise functional techniques applied to quantum and biomolecular systems. She has applied these methods in contexts such as fermions in Aharonov-Bohm-Coulomb systems, polymer entanglements, fractional Brownian motion, and biomolecular transport. She has actively been engaged in administration work, having served as Chair of the Physics Department, Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics, and President of the Samahang Pisika ng Visayas in Mindanao (SPVM). She has led projects such as Establishment of Center of Innovation and Technopreneurship (CIT) at MSU-IIT and TBI 4.0: Mindanao SCALE UP Program for DOST-iDEYA TBI. She heads the FABLab Mindanao and heads the MoCoS (Modeling Corona Spread) Philippine Team, and is a member of the Scientific Board of the Institute for Research Innovation and Scholarship and is the current Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension of MSU-IIT. Division of Humanities JOSE WENDELL P. CAPILI, Ph.D. Assistant Vice-President for Public Affairs Director of Alumni Relations University of the Philippines Diliman Dr. Capili is a Professor of English, creative writing and comparative literature at the College of Arts and Letters, UP Diliman. His works were published in Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia. He has held various administrative posts across the UP System since 1997. He was a recipient of the National Book Award (Literary History/Literary Criticism, 2017), the Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature (Essay, 1996), the Cultural Center of the Philippines Award for Literature (Poetry, 1993), the UP International Publication Award (2001), the UP Diliman Gawad Chancellor (1998), the UP System Outstanding Student Artist Award (1989), the UP System Creative Writing Grant (2003), the UP Carlos P. Romulo Professorial Chair (1998, 2000), the UP Centennial Professorial Chair (2009, 2010, 2011, 2017), and the One UP Professorial Chair for Teaching and Research (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021), as well as various scholarships, grants and fellowships. Division of Earth and Space Sciences BETCHAIDA D. PAYOT, Ph.D. Assistant Professor National Institute of Geological Sciences University of the Philippines Diliman Dr. Payot is an expert in igneous petrology and geochemistry whose works significantly contributed to the understanding of the origin and the processes involved in the formation of igneous rock suites called “ophiolites” in different parts of the Philippines. Some of her most notable works include elucidating the evolution of several Philippines islands through petrological and geochemical analyses of ophiolitic rocks in Pujada peninsula, and Palawan, among others. Her research on xenoliths hosted by volcanic rocks in Mt. Pinatubo, the Batanes group of islands and in Baguio also shed light to magmatic and metasomatic processes in the Luzon arc. Aside from her active involvement in geological research in the Philippines, she also currently serves as one of the Board of Trustees of the Geological Society of the Philippines (GSP). Dr. Payot is actively involved in other extension services that aim to bring science closer to the masses through information and education campaigns and various lectures and workshops on geohazards. The 2020 NRCP Member Emeriti are the following: Cluster 1 BELEN TAN-GATUE MEDINA Retired Professor Department of Sociology University of the Philippines Diliman Professor Medina is the recognized expert in the sociology of the family and the author of the only textbook on this topic in the country, The Filipino Family, published by the UP Press (3rd Edition, 2015). Her other works are on emerging structures and arrangements in families, marriage patterns among slum-dwellers, intermarriage, fragility of marriage and other marital problems, chain migration of families to the United States, outmigration of village families, and the Filipino elderly. Professor Medina served for more than half a century as a founding member and officer of the Philippine Sociological Society and as pioneering faculty member of the UP Diliman Department of Sociology, and has contributed to the professional growth of several generations of sociologists, now at the helm as institutional leaders in the country. Cluster 4 CEFERINO P. MAALA, DVM, Ph.D. NAST Academician Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Los Baños Dr. Maala is an expert in veterinary anatomy specially that of the water buffalo. His researches on the anatomy of the Philippine water buffalo have significantly contributed to the improvement of the Philippine water buffalo production in the country. Among the monitoring works of Dr. Maala include the muzzle and palatine printing method which could be adapted as alternative methods in the identification of the Philippine water buffalo. Despite having retired from teaching, Dr. Maala is still actively involved in teaching graduate courses as well as serving as thesis adviser to undergraduate and graduate DVM students. He has just organized the Philippine Association of Veterinary Anatomists (PAVA) and was elected its first President. In recognition of his exemplary accomplishments in teaching and research, Dr. Maala has been honored Outstanding Teacher and Researcher Awards in Veterinary Medicine by various professional and scientific groups in the country. Source: https://nrcp.dost.gov.ph/latest-news/686-dost-nrcp-honors-nine-outstanding-members?fbclid=IwAR3qOaUYlo1SPqUrEvNOEJoBFN3dQewf5L64iFO9hQrMaH_v3SCli44oqCM |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-los-banos-dominates-march-2022-veterinarian-licensure-examination/ | UP Los Baños dominates March 2022 Veterinarian Licensure Examination – UP Alumni Website | UP Los Baños dominates March 2022 Veterinarian Licensure Examination April 6, 2022 By Kaithreen Cruz THE Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 288 out of the 607 examinees passed the March 2022 Veterinarian Licensure Examination. Five graduates from the University of the Philippines Los Baños placed a spot in the top 10 namely Mark Lawrence Atienza (1), Stephen Cyril Pineda (3), Lia Isabella Soliman (5), Hannah Lee Aldave (7), and Zandrelle Lopes (10). Similarly, the same university was also the top-performing school with 50 or more examinees getting at least an 80 percent passing rate after 57 of 60 got a rating of 95 percent. The list of successful examinees may be viewed on the PRC’s website at prc.gov.ph. The March 2022 Veterinarian Licensure Examination was held in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Legazpi, and Tuguegarao. Source: https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/04/05/news/up-los-baos-dominates-march-2022-veterinarian-licensure-examination/1838919 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/chan-couple-of-ontario-canada-donates-library-materials-and-supplies-to-up-visayas-university-library/ | Chan couple of Ontario, Canada donates library materials and supplies to UP Visayas University Library – UP Alumni Website | Chan couple of Ontario, Canada donates library materials and supplies to UP Visayas University Library July 3, 2023 Ms. Ninfa Bandorio More photos on UP Visayas Facebook Dr. Eliseo Chan and wife Estelita Chan donated a total of 68 volumes of books, including the 24 volumes of the World Book Encyclopedia, and supplies such as file folder boxes and plastic folder organizers to UP Visayas University Library. They are both alumni of the University of the Philippines. Dr. Eliseo Chan obtained his Bachelor and Master degrees in Physics from the University of the Philippines. He completed his PhD in Physics at Ohio University while on a teaching assistantship. After obtaining applied experience in Buffalo, New York and a Post Doctoral Research appointment in Australia, Eliseo immigrated to Canada and married his wife Estelita, whom he met while still in the Philippines. The couple was blessed with twin sons. Eliseo has worked for Ontario Hydro since 1978 as a nuclear specialist. Estelita, on the other hand, finished her BA in Political Science at the University of the Philippines through a scholarship grant. She obtained her Master of Education degree at Ohio University, where she joined her husband. The couple moved to Canada in pursuit of their education, careers, and an improved lifestyle. Estelita has been working for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario since 1977. (With sources from donors) Source: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/news/chan-couple-of-ontario-canada-donates-library-materials-and-supplies-to-up-visayas-university-library |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/ohgitani-philippines-inc-1-senior-1-junior-metallurgical-engineer/ | Ohgitani Philippines Inc. ( 1 Senior & 1 Junior Metallurgical Engineer) – UP Alumni Website | Ohgitani Philippines Inc. ( 1 Senior & 1 Junior Metallurgical Engineer) November 24, 2022 For inquiries feel free to contact them at 09176285106. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/ortiz-couple-donates-a-6-hp-air-conditioning-unit-to-up-visayas-university-library/ | Ortiz couple donates a 6-HP air conditioning unit to UP Visayas University Library – UP Alumni Website | Ortiz couple donates a 6-HP air conditioning unit to UP Visayas University Library July 3, 2023 Ms. Ninfa Bandorio Dr. Arcadio F. Ortiz, Jr., M.D., UP Class of 1957 and wife Dr. Josefina B. Pison-Ortiz, M.D., UP Class of 1961, donated a 6-HP air conditioner to UP Visayas University Library. The aircon costs more or less Php190,000.00. Dr. Ruth Pison, niece of the donor, facilitated the purchase of the said donation as gift to UP Visayas. The aircon was installed in the University Archives section of the University Library located at the new library building in the Miagao campus. The donation was made possible through the resourcefulness of Ms. Analiza S. Galang-Linaugo, University Librarian. Photos from UP Visayas Facebook Source: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/news/ortiz-couple-donates-a-6-hp-air-conditioning-unit-to-up-visayas-university-library |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/4-pinoys-to-receive-japanese-spring-conferment/ | 4 Pinoys to receive Japanese spring conferment – UP Alumni Website | 4 Pinoys to receive Japanese spring conferment May 3, 2023 Pia Lee-Brago MANILA, Philippines — Four Filipinos, including former foreign affairs secretary Alberto Romulo and former defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana, will receive the 2023 Spring Conferment of Japanese Decorations for their contributions to forging stronger ties between the Philippines and Japan. The Japanese government on Saturday announced the recipients of the 2023 Spring Conferment of Japanese Decorations. Dr. Cynthia Neri Zayas, the country’s leading maritime anthropologist, and Gamaliel Cordoba, former commissioner of the National Telecommunications Commission, are also recipients of the award. Romulo, who served as foreign affairs secretary from 2004 to 2011, will be awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun while the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star will be awarded to Lorenzana. Zayas will be awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette. Cordoba will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines, Romulo contributed to the formulation of the Japan-Philippines Joint Statement titled “Partnership between Close Neighbors for Comprehensive Cooperation,” which forms the basis for today’s strategic partnership between the two nations. By leading negotiations with Japan on the “Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement,” the Japanese embassy in Manila said Romulo helped elevate the two countries’ economic relationship to new heights. Meanwhile, Lorenzana served as defense secretary from 2016 to 2022. During his term, the embassy said the defense cooperation and exchanges between Japan and the Philippines were significantly enhanced. It was also under his tenure in 2020 that a contract was concluded between the Department of National Defense and Mitsubishi Electric Corp. Inc. for the delivery of air surveillance radar systems, marking the first overseas transfer of defense equipment between Japan and the Philippines. Having completed her master’s and doctoral degrees in Japan, Zayas collaborated with Japanese anthropologists in pioneering maritime anthropological studies in the Philippines. “Her internationally recognized works on the cultures of disasters and free women divers, or ‘ama,’ in Japan have deepened the understanding of Japanese society worldwide,” the embassy said in a statement. Zayas was also instrumental in introducing Japanese traditional performing arts to the Philippines. She continues to promote Japanese culture and society through her research and professorial stints at the University of the Philippines. The embassy said Cordoba has made significant contributions to advancing cooperation between Japan and the Philippines in the field of telecommunications. He vigorously promoted the application of ISDB-T, a terrestrial digital television broadcasting standard devised by Japan. He significantly contributed to the Philippine government’s decision to adopt ISDB-T in June 2010 and to the reaffirmation of its adoption in November 2013. He also initiated efforts for the smooth launch and dissemination of ISDB-T in the Philippines, in cooperation with the Japanese public and private sectors. “The government of Japan warmly congratulates these four outstanding Filipinos and appreciates their significant contributions to forging stronger ties between Japan and the Philippines,” the embassy’s statement read. In November, the late former foreign affairs secretary Albert del Rosario received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun from Emperor Naruhito of Japan for being instrumental in building the Japan-Philippines bilateral relationship toward becoming a “strategic partnership” and ensuring the safety of ships in the waters around the Philippines. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upv-outstanding-professional-awards-for-jubilarians-of-2020-and-2021/ | UPV Outstanding Professional Awards for Jubilarians of 2020 and 2021 – UP Alumni Website | UPV Outstanding Professional Awards for Jubilarians of 2020 and 2021 July 6, 2021 UPAA Iloilo Chapter (Upaa-ilo Ilo) calls for nominations to the UPV Outstanding Professional Awards for Jubilarians of 2020 and 2021. Deadline for nominations is on July 30, 2021. Click this link for the nomination form: https://tinyurl.com/UPAAICAwards2021 Awarding will be done during the 2021 UPV Alumni Zoomcoming Virtual Reunion on August 28, 2021. For inquiries, contact Atty. John Nuñez, Chairman, Alumni Awards at 09173009121, UPAA Iloilo Chapter at [email protected], or UPV Office of Alumni Relations at (033)3368837. Source: UPV Office of Alumni Relations FB page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/mga-magigiting-na-iskolar-ng-bayan/ | Mga magigiting na Iskolar ng Bayan! – UP Alumni Website | Mga magigiting na Iskolar ng Bayan! April 8, 2022 Our Isko and Iska are notable for their heroism and selfless sacrifice, especially during our most challenging times. They are the true embodiment of the Oblation, an offering of oneself to the country. In honor of the Iskolar Para sa Bayan, the University of the Philippines affirms its commitment to connect with you through a gift of your very own UP alumni email account! You will be able to receive regular updates on University including opportunities for donation and volunteerism using the UP Alumni Email account. Through your personalized alumni emails, you will be informed on the latest University events, programs, and special announcements straight to your inbox. This UP Alumni email account marks you as a proud Iskolar ng Bayan, and stands as your enduring connection with the University. This is a G Suite for Education account that allows you to use other Google services, such as Gmail, Google+, Google Drive, and Google Groups using your UP Alumni email account. You can even update your personal information in the UP Alumni Database using your @alum.up.edu.ph account! If you have any questions regarding this new e-mail service, please don’t hesitate to ask [email protected] or (02) 8376-3100. Register now to get your very own UP Alumni email account at alum.up.edu.ph or scan the QR code on the poster. Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, and Stay Connected with UP! |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/art-hop-images-of-boyhood-memories-at-shangri-la-cloud-paintings-at-leon-floral-still-lives-in-cebu/ | Art hop: Images of boyhood memories at Shangri-la, cloud paintings at Leon, floral still lives in Cebu – UP Alumni Website | Art hop: Images of boyhood memories at Shangri-la, cloud paintings at Leon, floral still lives in Cebu June 15, 2022 Julien Tan and his art. Reflections from his boyhood in the sleepy town of Roxas City, Capiz inspired painter and Guerilla Advertising founder Julien Tan’s latest exhibit titled “Beyond Beliefs.” His work explores childhood memories, personal events, and cultural relationships through painting, drawing, and cryptic text. Tan’s approach is unintentional, like following the randomness of children at play. There are glimpses of childlike strokes, recreating fragments of memories from bygone years. Farmer Scattering Seed by Julien Tan “Freedom to express thoughts is key to my process. I want to create art that is spontaneous and effortless, innocent and free. I want people to see art that unfastens and unlearns the rigidity of adultness, and one that harkens back to the wonders of childhood… how a child sees the world,” says Tan. Bedtime Stories by Julien Tan Tan earned a BFA in Visual Communication from the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts and a Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship from Asian Institute of Management. He has over 30 years of experience in the advertising field and his paintings have been exhibited in noted galleries in Manila. [Catch “Beyond Beliefs” on its last three days. Show ends June 15, 2022 at the 4th level of East Wing Shangri-la Plaza.] Maligayang Pasko by Javier Galvan Returning Director of the Instituto Cervantes Javier Galvan is holding his first solo exhibition and it’s called Otras Realidades (Other Realities). Consisting of photographs and paintings, it revolves around the theme of other worlds and realms that are “more sensed than perceived.” According to art writer Cid Reyes, “Galvan’s photographs are pure illusion of another reality, otherworldly, immaterial, sometimes ethereal and lyrical.” Meanwhile, his cloud paintings were influenced by Betsy Westendorp who donated to the Instituto a large painting of clouds during Galvan’s first tenure at the Spanish cultural agency. According to Reyes, the Westendorp work was “painted as a lament and a memorial piece for her eldest daughter Isabel, who died in Madrid while Westendorp was in Manila.” Waiting for it to Happen (Volcan) by Javier Galvan [Otras Realidades is ongoing until June 20 at Leon Gallery International, G/F Corinthian Plaza, 121 Paseo de Roxas Street, Makati City.] The Segregation by Jonathan Abellana Blooms abound in “Allegories of Silence: The Enthralling Language of Flowers”, an exhibition curated by Jay Nathan Jore which opened Saturday, June 11. The exhibition explores the genre of still life painting and its development within the history of academism in Philippine art. Taking inspiration from two still life paintings by Cebuano master realist Martino Abellana, the exhibition also hopes to examine the place of still life in the development of “Bisaya Realism.” More than a simplistic depiction of everyday objects, or mere painting exercise to hone masterful techniques, Cebuano still life compositions are said to reveal the interrelation of spaces personal and social. Featured artists are Jonathan Abellana, Miko Acaso, Mark Acaso, Ariel Caratao, Ramon de adios, Luther Galicano, JM Llanos, Renulo Pautan, and Ma. Rowena Vios. At the Corner by Luther Galicano II [The show runs until July 3 at Florentino’s Art Gallery in Cebu (KM 33 Transcentral Highway, Brgy. Gaas, Balamban). Gallery is open only Fridays, Sundays and holidays, from 10:30AM to 8PM.] Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/art/06/13/22/art-hop-what-to-see-at-shangri-la-leon-florentinos |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/uplb-to-celebrate-112th-foundation-day/ | UPLB to celebrate 112th Foundation Day – UP Alumni Website | UPLB to celebrate 112th Foundation Day March 3, 2021 UPLB is set to celebrate its 112th Foundation Day anniversary on March 6. With the theme of “Future-Proof UPLB: Responding to the Challenges of the Times,” UPLB will be commemorating this year’s anniversary with a series of programs and events. First on the anniversary agenda is the launching of the Jose Sotero Laurel III Professorial Chair in Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship. Sponsored by UPLB alumnus and UP Regent Francis C. Laurel, the professorial chair is meant to be awarded to outstanding professors who have made significant contributions to the development of agribusiness management and entrepreneurship. The main event is the convocation program in which outstanding personnel will be recognized and presented their awards. The day will be capped by the formal conferment of the Doctor of Laws honoris causa upon National Scientist Dr. Emil Q. Javier. The honorary degree is in recognition of his lifelong and selfless service to UPLB, his pioneering work in plant breeding, and his invaluable contributions to Philippine agriculture as a whole. The convocation and conferment programs will be streamed on Facebook and YouTube. (Albert Geoffred B. Peralta). Source: https://uplb.edu.ph/all-news/uplb-to-celebrate-112th-foundation-day/?fbclid=IwAR23wGkGhU7ownlX5ZxtLipePZpDFKy-APxak2c9z2xKYCZvmhwCOCFc2tc |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-diliman-grad-tops-electronics-engineer-exam-3-electronics-technicians-share-first-place/ | UP-Diliman grad tops Electronics Engineer exam; 3 Electronics technicians share first place – UP Alumni Website | UP-Diliman grad tops Electronics Engineer exam; 3 Electronics technicians share first place October 17, 2022 A graduate from the University of the Philippines – Diliman garnered the highest percentage ranking over 785 out of 2,644 passers of the October 2022 Electronics Engineer Licensure exams, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Friday evening. Meanwhile, three Electronics Technicians graduates from three different schools share first place in the licensure exams. They were among 1,546 out of 2,005 who passed the examinations given earlier this month. Harold Andre Teodoro Puig from UP-Diliman gained a rating of 91.1 percent while second placers John Albert Capule Bertuldo (Bulacan State University – Malolos) and Mark Andrew Victor Montero Lim (Mapua University – Manila) garnered 88.50 percentage rating. The rest of the Top 10 examinees who took the October 2022 Electronics Engineer Licensure exams are: The topnotcher for the Electronics Technician Licensure Examination with a percentage rating of 90.00 are: Cris Ramil Lequigan Calzita (Eastern Visayas State University – Tacloban), Mark John Rayela Peña (Pamantasan ng Cabuyao), and Jun Nico dela Cruz Zabala (University of Sto. Tomas). The rest of the Top 10 examinees are as follows: The top performing school for the October 2022 Electronics Engineer Licensure Examination is the University of the Philippines – Diliman while for the Electronics Technician Licensure Examination, the PRC named the Mapua University – Manila. — BAP, GMA News Source: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/848121/up-diliman-grad-tops-electronics-engineer-exam-3-electronics-technicians-share-first-place/story/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/helvis-martin-c-cura-bs-in-civil-engineering-2007/ | Helvis Martin C. Cura (BS in Civil Engineering 2007) – UP Alumni Website | Helvis Martin C. Cura (BS in Civil Engineering 2007) June 30, 2023 Let’s offer a prayer for our departed alumnus. May he rest in peace. If you have heard or read about any fellow UPLB alumnus/alumna who passed away, please inform us through https://alum.uplb.edu.ph/submit-obituary Source: UPLB Office of Alumni Relations Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-baguio-department-of-economics-and-political-sciences-1-full-time-instructor-in-economic/ | UP Baguio Department of Economics and Political Sciences (1 Full-time instructor in Economic) – UP Alumni Website | UP Baguio Department of Economics and Political Sciences (1 Full-time instructor in Economic) November 23, 2022 The Department of Economics and Political Sciences (DEPS) is hiring one full-time instructor in Economics for the upcoming academic semester. Please check the poster for the application requirements. Questions and submissions may be forwarded to the Department Chairperson, Prof. Gladys Cruz, via [email protected]\ Source: UPB College of Social Sciences Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/choreographer-japhet-mari-cablings-artistic-journey/ | Choreographer Japhet Mari Cabling’s artistic journey – UP Alumni Website | Choreographer Japhet Mari Cabling’s artistic journey July 4, 2023 By Irene de Jesus Obligacion Dance artist Japhet Mari “JM” Cabling majored in Philippine Folk Dance at the Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA) and graduated cum laude from the University of the Philippines (UP) with a degree of Bachelor of Music (Dance). JM is the first graduate of the CCP Choreographers Series with his work “Bent” (1st place in the Wifi Body New Choreographers Competition 2014), “Nothing Special” (premiered in KoryoLab 2017; finalist at the 2019 Yokohama Dance Collection 2019 and recipient of Alvin Erasga Tolentino Koryograpiya Award), and “Ang Lihim ni Lea” (as one of the featured artists of NeoFilipino 2019). Currently, JM is the Program Director of Hiraya Fellowship Program and full-time dance faculty at Guang Ming College Tagaytay. We interviewed JM recently, and here is that conversation. Dance artist Japhet Mari ‘JM’ Cabling CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/PAW CASTILLO How did your journey in dance begin? I was a fan of my eldest brother who was a dancer in our elementary school. I joined the same dance troupe he was in and I found myself enjoying performing those kinds of dances. Later, my parents enrolled me in Pangalay lessons with Ligaya Fernando-Amilbangsa. They would drive me every Sunday from Cavite to Marikina, and even joined my classes. The classes were worth it, because I passed the scholarship auditions for the Folk Dance program at the Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA) dancing Pangalay. I eventually graduated from PHSA with a MARIA scholarship and Artistic Excellence Award. After high school, though, I was still clueless what to do after college. I wanted to pursue learning Philippine Folk Dances but there were no college programs specifically catering to just that. And so, even without any background in classical ballet or contemporary dance, I still auditioned for the Dance Program of the University of the Philippines (UP), Diliman College of Music. I passed the course and my whole education there changed my views on dance. Dance is not just for novelty. While studying, I took all the opportunities possible to explore. I attended different workshops, performed in different festivals in the Philippines and abroad, choreographed for plays in Dulaang UP, joined competitions under UP Dance Company and many more. If before It was during this time that I saw myself taking on dance as a career. Right after college, I dove into doing freelance work for dancing, choreographing and teaching dance-trusting that these jobs would sustain me. And they sure did. Even if there were times I would be uncertain about whether the projects would actually build my career, offers to work kept coming and coming. Eventually all the fears and hard work paid off. Mnetwork of collaborators and the experiences I’ve gained working in different environments has shaped me into the artist I am today. Can you name two artists you admire the most, and describe to us how their creativity influenced you? There are plenty but top of mind are my folk dance teacher in high-school, Victor Flor, and one of my challenging mentors in contemporary dance at UP, Ma. Elena Laniog-Alvarez. Sir Flor was my first teacher in choreography. As a Folk Dance Major in PHSA, we did learn our dances, but he was also very hands on in making us appreciate what we were doing. He was invested in giving us tools to be able to have a deeper understanding of the dances and our culture. Teacher Elena on the other hand was one of my contemporary dance teachers, and is one mentor I look up to because of her sincerity in the craft and the care she gives to her dancers. They might not be aware of this, but they taught me to ground myself, to be more intuitive and trust myself and the process without being swayed easily by doubt. Because for them, there is enough room for all of the artists out there. They influenced me to look for my own space and own way of creating art. How does ACC grant help you in your art form? I focus on storytelling as a choreographer. My experiences have given me tools to tell stories well, but I know there is more to learn and the classes I’ll be taking under the fellowship will certainly widen my range of tools. While I am always thankful for getting work, I’m grateful for this time to take a breather from my career here through the ACC grant in New York. I will be able to pause, reflect and focus on refueling myself again. Lastly, because I am currently teaching young dancers on scholarship in Guang Ming College. I know this grant will help me as a teacher. I have a sense of responsibility to keep myself updated with the knowledge I impart to them because they are hungry and eager to learn more of what’s out there. I will definitely share with them all the gains from this fellowship. Source: https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/02/the-sunday-times/arts-awake/choreographer-japhet-mari-cablings-artistic-journey |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/japan-confers-decoration-on-dr-cynthia-neri-zayas/ | Japan Confers Decoration on Dr. Cynthia Neri Zayas – UP Alumni Website | Japan Confers Decoration on Dr. Cynthia Neri Zayas May 3, 2023 The Government of Japan announced on April 29, 2023 the conferment of The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon on Dr. Cynthia Neri Zayas, the Philippines’ leading maritime anthropologist and foremost Japanologist, in recognition of her contributions to promoting Japanese culture and society through her research and professorial stints. We extend our sincere congratulations to Dr. Cynthia Neri Zayas and his family on this Conferment. Read more on her profile on the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines website Source: Embassy of Japan in the Philippines 在フィリピン日本国大使館 Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/filipino-professor-of-anthropology-heads-ucla-center/ | FILIPINO PROFESSOR OF ANTHROPOLOGY HEADS UCLA CENTER – UP Alumni Website | FILIPINO PROFESSOR OF ANTHROPOLOGY HEADS UCLA CENTER June 21, 2021 Prestigious leadership role for distinguished researcher-educator Dr. Stephen Acabado MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 21 June 2021 – The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) recently announced the appointment of Dr. Stephen Acabado, Associate Professor of the Department of Anthropology, as the new Director of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) of UCLA International Institute. Dr. Acabado is an eminent archaeological anthropologist interested in human environment interaction and Indigenous responses to colonialism. His research has focused on the archaeology of highland agricultural systems in Southeast Asia, specifically on the Ifugao agricultural terraces in Northern Philippines. He currently has active research programs in Indigenous Taiwan, and in Bicol and Ifugao in the Philippines. In addition to his archaeological research, Dr. Acabado is also actively engaged in the ethnographic study of the Ifugao agricultural system as a living cultural landscape. Descendant communities have been passionately involved in his research projects, resulting to an increased community interest and the emergence of an indigenous archaeology in the region. A Bicolano, he graduated BA Anthropology from UP Diliman and subsequently earned his Masters and Doctorate degrees at the University of Hawaiʻi in Honolulu and has been a Professor and Lecturer at prestigious institutions in the Philippines (UP Diliman, Ateneo de Manila University) and in the US (University of Hawaiʻi, University of Guam, UCLA). His career is distinguished by numerous academic and advisory board appointments, both local and international, in addition to the grants and awards that have been bestowed on him in recognition of his work and achievements in the field of archeology. His research among the Ifugao and their rice terraces, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site, forced a rethinking of long-held assumptions about Indigenous peoples as passive observers in history. Dr. Acabado is also a much-published author, having written or co-written articles in leading archaeological and anthropological journals and periodicals, as well as several books, including the most recent, a picture book for children, “Bahay Kubo,” in the Philippines. He continues to contribute articles for Rappler and Inquirer USA on a regular basis, and conducts workshops, seminars and symposia on anthropology and culture here and abroad. Contact Person: Gina D. Lumauig Contact Number: +639279795462 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/2-che-faculty-elected-to-cohrep-board/ | 2 CHE faculty elected to COHREP board – UP Alumni Website | 2 CHE faculty elected to COHREP board April 8, 2022 Anna Regidor – Diliman Information Office Two faculty members of the UP Diliman College of Home Economics (CHE) Department of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management (DHRIM) were elected to the Board of Directors of the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Educators of the Philippines (COHREP). In a post on the DHRIM Facebook page on March 28, CHE Dean Shirley V. Guevarra and Prof. Raymund Gerard I. Guerrero were named as vice president and auditor, respectively. Guevarra. Image from the DHRIM Facebook page Guevarra has been with the University for more than two decades and was DHRIM department chair from October 2007 to October 2013. Her research interests include hazard analysis critical control point system, environmental management, property management and human resource management, and food and cultural tourism. An associate editor of the “Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research,” Guevarra is currently serving as country representative to and external secretary of the Asia Pacific Tourism Association, which is based in Busan, South Korea. She is also regional and country representative to the Asia Pacific Council of Hotel and Restaurant Educational Institution. Guerrero. Image from the DHRIM Facebook page Meanwhile, Guerrero joined the DHRIM as a lecturer in 2002 and as a full-time faculty member in 2003. Before joining the academe, Guerrero worked with the Westin Philippine Plaza (now Sofitel Philippine Plaza), holding various positions at the Front Office Department. In 1999, he left the Westin Philippine Plaza and pursued a master’s degree (Master of Business Administration) at UPD, where he also earned his bachelor’s degrees in philosophy (1988) and hotel and restaurant administration (1991). COHREP is a leading academic professional organization “promoting quality hospitality and tourism education in the Philippines.” According to their website, COHREP aims to “promote teaching excellence in hospitality education by providing venues to transform educators into confident and values-laden professionals, committed to the development of competent graduates with employable skills.” It has over 500 individual and 95 institutional members all over the country. Guevarra and Guerrero will serve on the board until 2024. Source: https://upd.edu.ph/2-che-faculty-elected-to-cohrep-board/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/the-picasso-boutique-serviced-residences-reservations-associate-and-account-executive-sales/ | The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences (Account Executive – Sales and Reservations Associate) – UP Alumni Website | The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences (Account Executive – Sales and Reservations Associate) June 14, 2022 Requirement: Hospitality Management, Tourism Graduates or Equivalent Interested applicants may send their updated CVs to [email protected] |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upaagla-2021-alumni-awards-night/ | UPAAGLA 2021 Alumni Awards Night – UP Alumni Website | UPAAGLA 2021 Alumni Awards Night March 6, 2021 Explore. Empower. Excel – The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles Awards Night Los Angeles, California – March 4, 2021 – Four outstanding and high-achieving alumni of the University of the Philippines who have made a mark in their respective fields here in Los Angeles will be honored in the first University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles (UPAAGLA) Alumni Awards Night scheduled to be live-streamed on Saturday, March 27, 2021. A nine-juror panel deliberated and selected the four awardees for the following categories: Service, Leadership, Most Distinguished, and Lifetime Distinguished. UPAAGLA President, Ethel Rubio said, “This is our way of highlighting Filipino-Americans who are U.P. alumni and making a difference not only in the Fil-Am community but the whole Greater Los Angeles community at large.” The UPAAGLA Awards Night is a culmination of a three-part series: Explore. Empower. Excel was launched in October of 2020. High-profile guest speakers and performers are expected to be a part of this hour-long, pre-recorded program. For more information about the UPAAGLA Awards Night, please visit www.upaagla.org. The UPAAGLA 2021 Awards Night will be live-streamed on the TFC USA Facebook page — https://www.facebook.com/TFCUSOfficial, on Saturday, March 27, 2021, 5 pm PST, 7 pm CST, and 8 pm. For event sponsorship, please go to https://bit.ly/UPAAGLAawards #UPalumni #UPalumnus #isko #iska #iskolarngbayan #upaagla #losangeles #greaterlosangales #upaagla2021awardsnight #proudUPalums #UPAAGLApride Source: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/press-release-upaagla-2021-alumni-awards-night-ethel-g-/?trackingId=9YKTLJ5JSNahZmuHBjewrQ%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR0H0JKceRu34vLwI-aHGixRoB06Ub7bM32UziBYmxpwg9XfaRImyDnUfYM |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/hydragun-careers/ | HYDRAGUN Careers – UP Alumni Website | HYDRAGUN Careers October 18, 2022 Looking for growth-focused individuals who want promising career opportunities If you’re ready for a career that can help you grow as a person and profession, read on to see if we’re a good fit. For many people, work is just a means to an end. They clock in, do their work, and clock out. Day in, day out over a span of years. While that’s not a bad thing, here at HYDRAGUN, we want to take it a step further. Since everyone has to work to make a living—well, almost everyone—then we believe that it should be meaningful. That means the opportunity to do what you are passionate about, excel at, and most importantly, enjoy. Because when you enjoy what you do, you’ll constantly look for ways to improve and create good work. And that’s important to us. With great skill and responsibility, there will also come autonomy and benefits. Our goal is to have the right people in the right positions to excel so that it’s a win-win for everyone. We’re not about pointless meetings, bureaucracy and red tape. Just like a sports team, everyone has a role to play. And together, we can achieve big things. Right now, we’re looking for talents to join our team. If you’re looking to be a part of a fast growing company and are a team player, then we may be a good fit. Open remote positions: ➔ Media Relations Officer ➔ Creative Project & Influencer Relations Executive ➔ Copywriter/Copy Editor ➔ Content Creator ➔ Video Editor Warning : This is not for everyone. People who don’t play well with others, want to coast along in life, or aren’t interested in growing or expanding your skillset aren’t suitable for us. We’re looking for good team players and growth-focused individuals who feel like they’re just one opportunity away from shining. We want to provide that opportunity. This is not about hustling or grinding 80-hour workweeks. Sustainability is also important. There will be periods of sprinting and periods of jogging. No point working until you burn out. As long as you show up, give your best, and are willing to put in the work—we will face big challenges together. So the question is, are you up for the challenge? If the answer is yes, or if you know of anyone who fits the bill, visit our careers page for more information on the open positions www.hydragun.com/careers =========== About HYDRAGUN: HYDRAGUN creates simple, premium recovery essentials for everyone who wants to feel good, get better, and live their best life. We offer: Remote and flexible working arrangements Positive and open collaborative culture Competitive pay and benefits package Growth-focused environment Autonomy and trust for you to perform Visit our careers page to learn more about the open positions; www.hydragun.com/careers |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/meritorious-service-awardee-dr-finaflor-f-taylan/ | Meritorious Service Awardee, Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan – UP Alumni Website | Meritorious Service Awardee, Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan June 29, 2023 Written by: Denise Therese Anne A. Palisoc • Edited by: Finaflor F. Taylan, DprofSt, RSW Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, the program chair of the Diploma in and Master of Social Work (DMSW), in the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), was awarded the Meritorious Service Award by the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI) Batangas Chapter in its Annual Awards 2023. The said award is given to members in recognition of their steadfast and dedicated service in the pursuit of professional excellence, beyond their work. Moreover, the Meritorious Service Award recognizes Dr. Taylan’s superior contributions to making the social work profession become of better service to the marginalized and disadvantaged sectors. She was invited to receive the award and deliver her acceptance speech on June 23, 2023, at the Taal Convention Center, Batangas during the chapter’s Annual General Conference in time for the 5th Filipino Social Workers’ Day 2023 celebration, where registered social workers in the Province of Batangas attended. Dr. Taylan has been a social worker for almost 20 years and has been working as a faculty of UPOU for 11 years teaching Social Work and Gender courses and also serves as the Director of the Office of Gender Concerns of UPOU. Dr. Taylan also sits as the Vice President of the National Association for Social Work Education, Inc. and was recently elected as President of the Asian Association of Women’s Studies. She also was given the Community Service Award by the University of Southern Queensland in October 2020 for her volunteer work for the community, where she finished her degree in Doctor of Professional Studies in 2021. Among her notable contributions to the Social Work profession are the following: offering of free webinars to the public on social work and development topics, free psychosocial support during the pandemic, participation in the discussions on the revision of Social Work laws, development of practice standards and areas of specialization for advanced Social Work practice in the Philippines, and drafting of the Asia -Pacific amplified definition of Social Work. Source: https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/archives/news-and-events/3860/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-baguio-day-care-center-senior-childcare-specialist/ | UP Baguio Day Care Center (Senior Childcare Specialist) – UP Alumni Website | UP Baguio Day Care Center (Senior Childcare Specialist) November 23, 2022 Source: University of the Philippines Baguio Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/mario-v-dumaual-ba-communication-arts-1980/ | Mario V. Dumaual (BA Communication Arts 1980) – UP Alumni Website | Mario V. Dumaual (BA Communication Arts 1980) July 6, 2023 Let’s offer a prayer for our departed alumnus. May he rest in peace. If you have heard or read about any fellow UPLB alumnus/alumna who passed away, please inform us through https://alum.uplb.edu.ph/submit-obituary Source: UPLB Office of Alumni Relations Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/gen-gregorio-catapang-jr-fearless-by-no-other-name/ | Gen. Gregorio Catapang Jr.: Fearless by no other name – UP Alumni Website | Gen. Gregorio Catapang Jr.: Fearless by no other name May 3, 2023 By Jojo G. Silvestre PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOEY SANCHEZ MENDOZA FOR THE DAILY TRIBUNE | A PATRIOT leader and thinker. A few fortnights ago, Brig. General Gregorio Catapang Jr. hogged the limelight when he was named Director General of the Bureau of Corrections. Prior to its new head’s assumption to office, this government agency, crucial to the success of the justice system in our country, had been the subject of controversial talk and writing that allude to mismanagement, graft and corruption, dangerous drugs trade, among other organizational ills and flaws in the institution’ leadership. That Catapang’s appointment had been met with praise and great expectations merely affirms his sterling record as a bemedaled military officer. Among his 28 awards and badges are the Philippine Legion of Honor with the Degree of Chief Commander and Officer, Distinguished Service Star and the Distinguished Conduct Star. His story as a public servant is worth telling, as it shows the rise of a man who, at an early age, had seen turmoil and chaos in his own country, all these in a political regime headed by an astute and brilliant man, Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr., whom the young Catapang admired. This same young man would choose to pursue a career in the military and distinguish himself as a principled commander. Catapang’s recent guesting in a Daily Tribune online show allowed us a face-to-face encounter with the gentleman and officer who, by his appointment to the top post at the Bureau of Correction, replacing a controversial and crime-implicated head, had become the man of the hour. Adding to the buzz is the gentleman’s interesting family name, Catapang, which roughly translates to “How Brave” in English. Thus has it been surmised, even if spoken with one’s tongue in cheek, that here is one public servant who will boldly and fiercely face a challenge, no matter how daunting. Undoubtedly, It is this family name connoting valor and bravery that precedes the reputation of retired general Gregorio Pio Punzalan Catapang Jr., who also served as the 45th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. But if the gentleman officer is fearless, he is, at the same time, judicious and cautious. Need for reform When Catapang was appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to his current post, he saw that he was in for a big challenge. “I pondered about many questions because I saw a lot of paradoxes in the way the agency was being run. For starters, why are they called ‘persons deprived of liberty’ when many of them are enjoying their life in prison? On the other hand, instead of being prepared for a new life after they have served their sentence, these people end up dying, their bodies left to disintegrate inside the morgue. So, I had some 140 cadavers buried,” he recounted. “There is a need for these inmates to be reformed. We should make sure they don’t get involved in crimes. They should not end up being drug addicts. Drugs were rampant. That was how I was brought there. I was really determined to help the Secretary of Justice, my fraternity brother, Boying Remulla.” A commander through and through Of course, he had always believed in the incumbent president. “From the time he was running for Vice President, he was always for unity, and that was very impressive to me. He has always wanted to unite the country. It is, to me, the best battlecry a leader could have, especially at a time when the superpowers are fighting over us. If we don’t have unity, they’ll divide and rule.” Catapang brings to the BuCor his exceptional record as a leader. He affirmed, “I am a meticulous commander through and through. I have never occupied a deputy position. I have always been the boss. Right from the start as platoon leader to company commander and battalion commander. Never a deputy. I have since decided my personal management style is to be meticulous. I always have meetings with my men.” Of his many assignments, he remembered his Northern Luzon stint as challenging. “I was the NOLCOM Commander. I was based in Tarlac, which was north of Metro Manila. As Northern Luzon Commander, one was in charge of the Army, Air Force, and Navy assigned to the area. That included Fuga Island in the northernmost part of the country. And Batanes, too. It was like going home because when I was still a lieutenant, I was assigned in Central Luzon. It was a most challenging time because the National People’s Army was at the height of its insurgency activities. People were dying, including servicemen, American retirees and the police. Even those who were manning the traffic were being gunned down by dissidents. It was the time of the Sparrow Unit. We had encounters with the NPA everyday.” Protected by his guardian angel That he has survived through the years, claiming he had had to face death nine times, he attributes to his guardian angel. “I almost died as a kid. I loved to move around and so, after I received the Holy Communion one Sunday, I fell off our staircase. Our house was being built then. I would run up and down and around, and once, I accidentally jumped from the roof and would have hit the ground but my shirt hit upon a branch of the tree and I got stuck in mid-air, giving the witnesses a chance to catch me as I eventually fell down. “My mother said, ‘Your guardian angel took care of you because you had just received your first communion so you better behave. I could count the number of times I could have died or been killed. It was nine times.” Catapang claimed, “It was really my destiny to be a military man.” He said, “My parents were dedicated and honest government employees. My father, Gregorio Senior, was a lawyer with the Securities and Exchange Commission. My mother, Lourdes, was an accountant with the Department of Finance. “I grew up in a simple home in Quezon City. My parents’ priority was the education of their children and they worked hard to send me to Claret School which had a reputation for giving its students a strong grounding in academics, thus producing graduates who mostly went to college at the University of the Philippines.” While theirs was not a hand-to-mouth existence, the family scrimped on their resources. “As enrolment neared, my parents would borrow money using their only piece of property as collateral. They would pay for its amortization in the next 12 months and, when it was fully paid, the next enrolment had come,” he recalled. Named after heroes His baptismal name predicted his future. “I was named after Gregorio del Pilar. And also Pio del Pilar. My younger brother was named Jose Protacio. “You should be careful when you name your children because their name leads them to the lives they will live,” he half-jested. Evident from his youth was his interest in academics. “I was a homebody and did not maintain a set of friends or barkada. To cope with the demands of the stringent academic requirements, I spent most of my time reading and studying.” THIS no-nonsense general was named after Filipino patriots Gregorio del Pilar and Pio del Pilar. An early idol “from my youth was President Ferdinand Ferdinand E. Marcos. I always followed his career. He was a genius. The country was under martial rule and everything revolved around him. He changed the political landscape. Marcos was a great leader and wanted his name etched in the annals history. The many projects that have been implemented later were conceptualized during his time like the C5 Road. “I think there was only one problem about his leadership. He did not provide for a smooth leadership turnover. Of the 12 laws of leadership that he followed, he failed in only one, which was to train a successor. What happened was a power struggle ensued as the leaders under him expected him to be gone.” Growing up in Project 6, Catapang witnessed “a tumultuous phase in our country’s history when rallies would reach as far as our community in Project 6. It was the time of the Diliman commune and people were running.” Catapang’s journey as a leader began in high school when he represented Claret School in the national convention of the Children’s Museum and Library, Inc. He was elected at the top of the board of directors by the 1,000-plus delegates. “I followed my adviser’s instruction that I stand firm and tall,” he shared. It was the stance of a confident young man and that attracted the attention of fellow delegates. When it came time for the elected board to elect the officers, he got one that was at the bottom of the rung, which was auditor. PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOEY SANCHEZ MENDOZA FOR THE DAILY TRIBUNE | (FROM left) Dennis Gelacio, Manny Angeles, Daily Tribune publisher Willie Fernandez, General Gregorio Pio Punzalan Catapang Jr. and Noel Cruz. From PMA to UP Since he was aware of his parents’ financial standing, Catapang aimed for UP and the Philippine Military Academy, knowing that the students in both schools were state scholars. After his high school graduation in 1977, “the PMA results came out first, and so I took the first bus that went up to Baguio and presented myself. I knew I could not be late because I might be classified as ‘AWOL’ and my slot would be given to those in the waiting list. I did not wait anymore for the UP exam results.” He was already a first lieutenant when he participated in the faculty recruitment program of the PMA. One was allowed to go on study leave for two years, after which he would be given a faculty position in the academy. He originally applied for a study leave to pursue law at UP. Instead, he was given a scholarship grant to pursue Master of Arts in Political Science. UP would give him a progressive outlook. “I was recruited to the Upsilon fraternity. My initiation was quite challenging. Later I found out that they suspected me to be a military infiltrator and when my brods who would be conducting the initiation sought the advice of the fraternity’s elders, they were told to make the initiation doubly hard for me just to make sure I was not there just to spy.” Later, while still at the University of the Philippines, he would join the Reform the Armed Forces of the Philippines Movement. It was Catapang who gave their group the name RAM. He points out that there were three kinds of RAM, He was part of the reformist group which began in 1983. They were the junior officers that included Vic Batac, Flores and Gringo Honasan. The following years would see his continuous promotion, aided by his zeal for the service and loyalty to his country. When he became the Chief of Staff, Catapang exhorted the troops “to strictly adhere to the AFP’s slogan of “Kawal DISIPLINADO, bawal ABUSADO, dapat ASINTADO.” Roughly translated, he demanded of his men discipline and keenness not only with their mark but in their duty, while condemning military abuse of their authority. These three key words, according to him, “should be followed by every AFP personnel for them to become proficient in fire and maneuver and be able to avoid collateral damage; be respectful of human rights, adhere to international humanitarian law and rule of law, as well as the rules of engagement of the IPSP Bayanihan.” Early on in his career, his prayer to “marry my first girlfriend,” was granted by the Almighty. Catapang would sire children and name them according to the family tradition of choosing lofty nationalistic terms, namely: Rally (“rally”), born in 1984; Rev (“revolution”), born in 1986 when the People Power Revolution took place; Coup’dy (“coup d’état”), born in 1987, at the height of coup attempts against President Cory Aquino; Ysa (pagkakaisa, Tagalog for “unity”), born in 1993 when the president was Fidel V. Ramos whom Catapang admired “for uniting the Armed Forces.”; and Best General, the superlative in allusion to giving his best in his various positions all the way to being Chief of Staff. GENERAL Catapang with the Daily Tribune family. The following are excerpts from the Daily Tribune Interview with the author: Daily Tribune (DT): Your leadership has always been recognized for your success in civil relations. How did this come about? Gregorio Catapang Jr (GCJ): I learned this from UP. According to the Art of War by Sun Tzu, the greatest strategy was to win over your enemy without firing a single shot. I have read Sun Tzu several times, and I read that the only way to win over one’s enemy is to build alliances. If we were all friends, we would have only one single enemy. And the enemy would be overwhelmed by the fact that we are all friends and allies. DT: How do you brush up on your leadership skills? GCJ: From my younger days, I always loved to read. I had the advantage of taking my graduate studies at the University of the Philippines. We had the biggest library and so I learned everything I could. I learned about such matters as the coup de etat. I would stay in the library the whole day when I did not have classes. DT: What is your stand on compulsory military training? GCJ: I advocate compulsory military training because we need it. We are in the middle of a superpower rivalry. Anytime there can be war. Any of the superpowers could declare it. And if they miscalculate each other, there will be war. Miscalculation can lead to war. DT: What’s in your bucket list? GCJ: Hopefully to finish my reform agenda in BuCor. And then, I hope I can catch up with my readings in Non-Fiction. Especially about understanding what’s happening around the world. DT: What are your favorite books? GCJ: Books about world’s statesmen like Henry Kissinger and Hillary Clinton. Especially leaders who write their own autobiographies. I like inspirational books. And books that contain advice on leadership like those written by management guru Johyn Maxwell. I love his 48 Laws of Leadership. DT: What else do you want to achieve? GCJ: I want to finish my mission at BuCor. It’s what’s keeping keeping me busy. DT: What’s your prayer for this country? GCJ: A: My prayer is for unity. If your country is not united, you will be destroyed. You will be destroyed from the outside. DT: What do you want to do after you retire? GCJ: Go back to farming. It’s really part of me because when I was the Chief of Staff, I would often say that in the 21st century, all the wars we’ll be facing will be global. Global climate change, global transnational crime, global territorial claims, transnational crime, drug smuggling, human trafficking, cybercrime, all these did not come from us. Going back to farming is basic. It is being in touch with your roots and realizing the gift of home and of being Filipino. The best form of gratitude is to go back to your roots and the land that has nourished you and your loved ones. Source: https://tribune.net.ph/2023/05/01/gen-gregorio-catapang-jr-fearless-by-no-other-name/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/kwentong-ou-2021/ | Kwentong OU 2021 – UP Alumni Website | Kwentong OU 2021 June 21, 2021 Calling all UPOU students, alumni, faculty, affiliate faculty, REPS, and admin staff to join the Kwentong OU Video and Multimedia Festival and Competition. Share your inspiring Kwentong OU and get the chance to win a prize of up to 20,000 pesos! Submit your entry on or before 31 August 2021. For more details, visit https://networks.upou.edu.ph/kwentongou/. #KwentongOU #VideoandMultimediaFestival |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/lawyer-raphael-pangalangan-new-inquirer-columnist/ | Lawyer Raphael Pangalangan new Inquirer columnist – UP Alumni Website | Lawyer Raphael Pangalangan new Inquirer columnist April 8, 2022 MANILA, Philippines — The Opinion section welcomes a new column today, “Just Thinking,” by lawyer Raphael A. Pangalangan. Pangalangan has an impressive resume: he earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Philippines and master’s in human rights from the University of Oxford, and completed his postgraduate law degree at the University of Cambridge. He was a prosecution officer at the Office of the Ombudsman between 2017 and 2018, recommending the resolution of over 100 administrative and criminal cases for graft, corruption, and breach of public trust. He is currently a visiting scholar at Harvard Law School where he presented comparative law research on vaccine equity frameworks in Southeast Asia and conducted research on environmental justice and corporate liability regimes, among others. Double entendre Pangalangan will be writing about social, economic, and related issues. “‘Just Thinking’ [is] a double entendre for what we do and what we should seek to do: To think, and to think justly. The column keeps a close ear to undertones.” He assures that his weekly contribution to the discussion of national issues will not be entirely legalese for the regular readers. “It isn’t necessarily about law, politics, or philosophy, but their interface. It’s about abstracting quiet implications of contemporary issues, acknowledging what they say, and appreciating what they say about us,” he explained. Pangalangan has previously contributed commentaries to the Opinion section prior to his official inclusion in the roster of the Inquirer’s esteemed columnists, including other legal luminaries, former Supreme Court chief justice Artemio V. Panganiban and Joel Ruiz Butuyan, his former boss at the Butuyan & Rayel Law Offices. “It is an immense honor to be joining PDI. The Inquirer has a long track record of attracting intellectual juggernauts to its roster. I am gratified to find myself among its ranks, and to share this stage with no less than the likes of Chief Justice AVP — himself a guiding light in the field of law and a mentor to me in both academia and advocacy. I truly am standing on the shoulders of giants,” Pangalangan said. Read his first column: “The unbearable whiteness of international law.” Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1579550/lawyer-raphael-pangalangan-new-inquirer-columnist |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/hiidrate-water-bottling-corporation-accounting-assistant/ | Hiidrate Water Bottling Corporation (Accounting Assistant) – UP Alumni Website | Hiidrate Water Bottling Corporation (Accounting Assistant) June 14, 2022 Accounting or Finance Graduates Interested applicants may send their updated CVs to [email protected] |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/tatak-upaae-feature-panfilo-pompeii-quedado/ | TATAK UPAAE feature: Panfilo “Pompeii” Quedado – UP Alumni Website | TATAK UPAAE feature: Panfilo “Pompeii” Quedado March 8, 2021 TATAK UPAAE feature: Panfilo “Pompeii” Quedado, a living legacy of the Filipino spirit in Edmonton. Interview and article by Lea De La Paz. Source: UPAA Edmonton FB page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/asst-prof-kriza-faye-calumba-receives-young-investigators-research-award-at-the-12th-asian-conference/ | Asst. Prof. Kriza Faye Calumba receives Young Investigator’s Research Award at The 12th Asian Conference – UP Alumni Website | Asst. Prof. Kriza Faye Calumba receives Young Investigator’s Research Award at The 12th Asian Conference October 18, 2022 Asst. Prof. Kriza Faye Calumba received the Young Investigator’s Research Award (Early Career Researcher Category) at The 12th Asian Conference on Lactic Acid Bacteria held at Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, on October 10-13. The award was given by Dr. Sung-Sik Yoon, President of the Asian Federation of Societies for Lactic Acid Bacteria. Asst. Prof. Calumba presented the study “Probiotic Viability in Marang (Artocarpus odoratissimus) Juice Inoculated with Putative Lactobacillus paracasei C1I12” which was funded by the UP Mindanao in-house research grant. The co-authors are: Ms. Carmina Demerey (BSFT alumna) Asst. Prof. Rovi Gem Villame (DFSC faculty) Ms. Zarryn Palangga (BSFT alumna) Assoc. Prof. Jackie Lou Tagubase (DFSC faculty) Congratulations! Source: University of the Philippines Mindanao Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-visayas-tacloban-college-division-of-natural-sciences-and-mathematics-1-full-time-temporary-faculty-member-in-biology/ | UP Visayas Tacloban College Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (1 Full-time Temporary Faculty Member in Biology) – UP Alumni Website | UP Visayas Tacloban College Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (1 Full-time Temporary Faculty Member in Biology) November 23, 2022 NOTICE OF HIRING The Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College invites applications for the following position for the Second Semester of Academic Year 2022-2023: One (1) Full-time Temporary Faculty Member in Biology Applications should be addressed to: DR. JOHN PAUL T. YUSIONG Chair, Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College Tacloban City Interested applicants must send an electronic copy of all the required documents to [email protected] and [email protected]. The deadline for application is on 30 November 2022 (Wednesday). Source: UPV Tacloban College – Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/pinoy-archaeologist-helps-rewrite-human-history-in-southeast-asia/ | Pinoy archaeologist helps rewrite human history in Southeast Asia – UP Alumni Website | Pinoy archaeologist helps rewrite human history in Southeast Asia June 29, 2023 New findings from a cave in northern Laos add to a growing body of evidence that modern humans arrived in Southeast Asia over 80,000 years ago, tens of thousands of years earlier than previously thought. The groundbreaking findings were recently published in the prestigious journal, Nature. Filipino geoarchaeologist Vito Hernandez (second from right, with camera) with his fellow researchers in Tam Pà Ling in northern Laos. (PHOTO CREDIT: Macquarie University / Kira Westaway) Analyses of fossils and sediments from Tam Pà Ling (“Cave of Monkeys” in Lao) by an international team of scientists—including a Filipino researcher formerly from the University of the Philippines (UP) and currently at the Flinders University Microarchaeology Laboratory in South Australia—has pushed back the time when we know our species, Homo sapiens, was present in Mainland Southeast Asia. The newly-discovered fossils provide unmistakable evidence of the presence of modern humans in northern Laos as far back as 86,000 years ago. This is almost 20,000 years older than most of the evidence from sites so far studied in Southeast Asia and adds further confirmation of a pre-60,000-year-old dispersal of modern humans into East Asia. “This discovery is helping us better understand the distribution of our direct ancestors at a time when we know other populations of humans, now extinct, existed,” said Vito Hernandez, the Filipino geoarchaeologist who is part of the team that published these recent findings from Tam Pà Ling. This research in northern Laos, including a previous discovery of now-extinct humans known as Denisovans present between 164,000 and 131,000 years ago in Tam Ngu Hao 2 (“Cobra Cave”) located in the same mountain as Tam Pà Ling strongly suggests that this part of Southeast Asia is an early human dispersal route. “This proves that our human ancestors also traveled along forests and river valleys apart from following islands and coastlines as they moved eastward to Australia, where they are controversially thought to have migrated as early as 65,000 years ago,” Hernandez explained. “Analyses of the fossils in Tam Pà Ling suggest that these early modern humans were part of an immigrant population, but whether their genetic line successfully survives in current populations is yet to be determined,” he added. Initially, fossils from Tam Pà Ling were hard to date, resulting in skepticism about previously-presented evidence from the cave. This led the geochronology and geoarchaeology specialists of the team to strategically apply their techniques to ascertain how the dated sediments relate to the fossils, and determine a precise age for both. “The dating and the quality of fossil preservation is important as we’ve seen from research led by scientists like Professor Armand Mijares at the UP School of Archaeology, but as we’ve also seen from our research and other human evolutionary research like in Denisova cave in Russia, a very close collaboration between the Earth and Human sciences is necessary if we are to achieve a more complete picture of how humans evolved and settled into different parts of the world,” he elaborated. Hernandez was formerly part of the UP Archaeological Studies Program, now the UP School of Archaeology, where he obtained his Master of Science and taught undergraduate classes in Archaeology. He was also part of the Science and Society Program of the UP Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS), where he managed classes in Science, Technology and Society. “I hope to return after my research work in Australia and contribute to making our science serve Philippine society,” he concluded. For interview requests and other concerns, please contact [email protected]. Sources: Freidline, S. E., Westaway, K. E., Joannes-Boyau, R., Duringer, P., Ponche, J.-L., Morley, M. W., Hernandez, V. C., McAllister-Hayward, M. S., McColl, H., Zanolli, C., Gunz, P., Bergmann, I., Sichanthongtip, P., Sihanam, D., Boualaphane, S., Luangkhoth, T., Souksavatdy, V., Dosseto, A., Boesch, Q., … Demeter, F. (2023). Early presence of Homo sapiens in Southeast Asia by 86–68 kyr at Tam Pà Ling, Northern Laos. Nature Communications, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-38715-y |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/prof-jocelyn-j-pacheco-1598-2023/ | Prof. Jocelyn J. Pacheco (1598-2023) – UP Alumni Website | Prof. Jocelyn J. Pacheco (1598-2023) July 7, 2023 Photo from UPV DPE Facebook The Department of Physical Education mourns for the loss of a former Head and a dedicated faculty who served the university for more than 30 years. Our retired faculty Prof. Jocelyn J. Pacheco has passed away last July 4, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. To pay homage and tribute to Prof. Pacheco, the department will hold a Necrological Service and public viewing on July 10, 2023 at 9:00AM, Pidlaoan Hall, CFOS, UPV Miagao Campus. Her remains will be brought to her home at Padang, Patnongon, Antique after the memorial service. Her interment will be on July 15, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. For the friends and students of Prof. Pacheco, her wake is scheduled on July 7-9, 2023 at Lot 3 block 2, 2nd St. Ext. Villa Francisca Subdivision, Brgy. Bolong Oeste, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo. Rest in peace ma’am Jo. We will miss you! Source: UPV Department of Physical Education Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dfpps-holds-its-first-balik-fpps-alumni-lecture/ | DFPPS holds its first Balik-FPPS alumni lecture – UP Alumni Website | DFPPS holds its first Balik-FPPS alumni lecture May 4, 2023 The Department of Forest Products and Paper Science (DFPPS) hosted the Balik-FPPS Alumni Lecture Series last April 4, 2023 at the Armando A. Villaflor Lecture Hall of the College of Forestry and Natural Resources complex. This activity was initiated for the department and its alumni to share updates in the different fields of forest products and paper science, maintain good relations and camaraderie among the DFPPS constituents, and inspire students to take courses in areas related to forest products and paper science. The program was opened by Dr. Analyn Codilan, associate dean of CFNR, who commended DFPPS and its alumni and expressed her hopes that they will be able to continue holding the activity for years. Two alumni under the BS Forest Products Engineering (FPE) shared with the audience their knowledge and experience in paper technology and mindful leadership at the event. One of them was Engr. Noel Matienzo, an FPE graduate in 1988, who now works for Heimbach GmBH (a paper and machine clothing company) as a Technical Service Support for Greater Asia. For over 30 years, Matienzo has worked in various paper industries in the country and abroad. During his lecture, he shared information about the new developments in the machines used in the papermaking process. The second speaker was Dr. Stephanie Dygico Gapud. She graduated BS FPE in 1991 and MSc in Forestry in 1997. She worked at UPLB for several years, teaching wood science and technology laboratory courses. She obtained her MBA in 2015 from Spring Hill College and her doctorate in Business Administration at the University of South Alabama Mitchell College of Business in 2019. She is an assistant professor at the Division of Business, Spring Hill College, Alabama, in the United States. Dr. Gapud discussed the topic ‘Fighting Fire with Mindful Leadership: Lesson from Alabama Wildland Firefighters,’ to tell about how organizations can efficiently work through mindful leadership. Dr. Aileen A. Jara, DFPPS chair, closed the program, thanking everyone who was present. CFNR and CEAT students, retired FPPS professors and alumni, and other CFNR staff and officials attended the event. (CFNR CIMRC) Source: https://uplb.edu.ph/all-news/dfpps-holds-its-first-balik-fpps-alumni-lecture/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/ma-elena-m-cerdon-dargensio-hs81-bsm85-upv/ | Ma. Elena M. Cerdon-D’argensio (HS’81, BSM’85, UPV) – UP Alumni Website | Ma. Elena M. Cerdon-D’argensio (HS’81, BSM’85, UPV) June 20, 2021 Our condolences to the family of Ma. Elena M. Cerdon-D’argensio (HS’81, BSM’85, UPV). She passed away June 15, 2021. Source: UPV Office of Alumni Relations FB page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upv-posts-100-passing-rate-in-2022-licensure-exam-for-fisheries-professionals-2/ | UPV posts 100% passing rate in 2022 Licensure Exam for Fisheries Professionals – UP Alumni Website | UPV posts 100% passing rate in 2022 Licensure Exam for Fisheries Professionals October 18, 2022 Ms. Lenilyn Gallos UP Visayas (UPV) posted a 100 percent passing rate in the October 2022 Licensure Exam for Fisheries Professionals, with 10 alumni in the Top 10. UPV secured eight of the 10 highest places in the said examination. John Rey Fortu Rasgo, a BS Fisheries graduate of the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS), topped the board exam with a rating of 86.25 percent. Rasgo who graduated in July 2022, Cum Laude, shared the same spot with Jean Margaret G. Badong of Iloilo State College of Fisheries-main. All 39 aspirants from UPV-CFOS hurdled the exam held last October 6-7, 2022. Nine (9) more topnotchers led the newly registered fisheries professionals from CFOS. They are Angelica Marie S. Dominguez, third place (85.75); Leslie T. Sampollo, fifth place (85.25); Cedric Jay A. Nantong and Cherry Dale C. Templonuevo, sixth place (84.75); Robert Christian F. Patani, seventh place (84.50); Joseph Keith Paulo T. Nava, eighth place (84.25); Reymark C. Busalla and Marianne Joyce S. Herrada, ninth place (84.00); and Yessamin T. Lebaquin, tenth place (83.75). CFOS Dean Encarnacion Emilia S. Yap lauded the performance of the 39 new fisheries professionals produced by the University for they weathered the storm taking into account the challenges that they have been through. They were among the first batch of K-12 graduates and the first batch of students under the revised BS Fisheries program. They were on remote learning mode from March 2020 to February 2022 and went back to the University to attend laboratory classes for their undergraduate thesis last March. They took the board exam prepared by new members of the Board of Fisheries of the Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC) and yet, they were able to pull through, Yap stated. “Warmest congratulations to our new batch of fisheries professionals for holding on. We are very proud of you. Thank you. May we all continue to serve the fisheries industry and the Filipino people,” the dean said. PRC released the list of 716 successful examinees out of 1,966 takers with a national passing percentage of 36.42% on October 12. UPV-CFOS has been dominating the licensure exam as the top performing school in the previous examinations. Last year, UPV registered a passing rate of 95.83 percent; 96.33 percent in 2019; 97.30 percent in 2018; and 98.97 percent in 2017. Source: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/news/upv-posts-100-passing-rate-in-2022-fisheries-technologist-licensure-exam |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/office-of-the-president-presidential-management-staff-chief-accountant/ | Office of the President-Presidential Management Staff (Chief Accountant) – UP Alumni Website | Office of the President-Presidential Management Staff (Chief Accountant) June 14, 2022 Call for Application for the Chief Accountant positon |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/colleagues-and-loved-ones-bid-kim-adrian-infante-a-final-farewell/ | Colleagues and loved ones bid Kim Adrian Infante a final farewell – UP Alumni Website | Colleagues and loved ones bid Kim Adrian Infante a final farewell November 23, 2022 More pictures on University of the Philippines Visayas Facebook post A Requiem Mass was held last Friday, 18 November 2022, to honor the life of Mr. Kim Adrian Infante, an instructor from the Department of Physical Education (DoPE), College of Arts and Sciences, who passed away last 12 November 2022, after suffering severe injuries as a result of a motorcycle accident in Trapiche, Oton. The presiding priest was Rev. Fr. Carlo Noquiz. The Requiem Mass was organized by the faculty and staff from DoPE. Chancellor Clement Camposano joined the mass together with CAS Dean Dr. Alice Joan Ferrer and Associate Dean Prof. Nilo Araneta. Students who knew Sir Kim, as he was commonly called by colleagues and students in the University, also joined the mass to honor his memory. Eulogies followed the mass to celebrate the life that Sir Kim lived. Speeches were given by Mr. Carlos Gabriel Sola, Ms. Nica Molo, Mr. Fernando Tinaga, Ms. Carmelie Sumagpao, Prof. Teresita Portugalete, Ms. John Alfred Abalos, and Mr. Andrio Tagapan. Recorded messages from a colleague Ms. Cindy Monte and Sir Kim’s brother Christian were also played. Ms. Janelle Nieves, Sir Kim’s girlfriend, also spoke about what he was like as a partner. Dean Ferrer gave a message of encouragement, while DoPE Head Prof. Brenda Lynn Arroyo expressed her deepest gratitude to everyone who helped Infante and his family through this difficult time. To express their love and appreciation, the faculty members from DoPE sang “Salamat” for Sir Kim. Afterward, the teachers and students gathered at the field to release white balloons. Today, 20 November 2022, Infante was laid in his final resting place in Guimaras, his home province. The faculty members of DoPE were joined by Chancellor Camposano, Dean Ferrer, and Prof. Araneta. During his last hours, Sir Kim’s mother never left his side while he was treated at Western Visayas Medical Center. His colleagues from DoPE gathered outside the hospital with hopeful prayers that he would survive his accident. Even in grief, the faculty and staff of DoPE stood united and strong to give the Infante family the support they needed. Rest in peace, Sir Kim! (UPV IPO) Source: University of the Philippines Visayas Facebook post |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/ai-powered-baybayin-translator-being-developed-by-up-mathematicians/ | AI-powered Baybayin translator being developed by UP mathematicians – UP Alumni Website | AI-powered Baybayin translator being developed by UP mathematicians July 11, 2023 by Eunice Jean Patron, UPD-CS SciComm Filipino mathematicians have just invented a computerized method for converting entire paragraphs and even full documents written in the ancient Filipino Baybayin writing system into text that even non-native readers can easily understand. And they’re now hard at work developing a full two-way translator. By combining mathematics and technology, scientists from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science Institute of Mathematics (UPD-CS IM) have made what is likely the world’s first paragraph-level optical character recognition (OCR) system that can distinguish between entire blocks of Baybayin and Latin characters in a text image. Thousands of images, months of hard work In their paper entitled “Block-level Optical Character Recognition System for Automatic Transliterations of Baybayin Texts Using Support Vector Machine,” masters student Rodney Pino and associate professors Dr. Renier Mendoza and Dr. Rachelle Sambayan developed an algorithm to convert a photograph of a set of text into binary data, which is then run through a support vector machine (SVM) character classifier to automatically determine whether the characters are Baybayin or Latin. “SVM is a machine learning algorithm used to solve regression or classification problems,” Pino explained. “We have a dataset for Baybayin characters—let’s say character A and then character BA. SVM uses techniques or mathematical methods that can separate the two datasets to determine characters BA and A.” It took the group more than three months to collect over a thousand images for each Baybayin character, gathering a total of 110 paragraphs from different websites that have either hand- or typewritten Baybayin, Latin, or Baybayin and Latin writing. “Adding more character images improves the recognition rate of SVM,” Pino explained. Developing a smart, two-way translator Currently, the OCR system can spell out the Latin equivalent of the Baybayin characters on a page, thus producing a transliterated version of the text. But the researchers are looking to enable it to do so much more. The mathematicians also plan to make the OCR system more aware of the context of Baybayin words and phrases, possibly paving the way for a full-fledged translator. They are also trying to make the system work both ways, with the ability to convert Latin words with foreign sounds into Baybayin. “We’re trying to refine the software we developed to make it easier for future users to navigate it. We also dream of creating a mobile application that automatically and accurately translates Baybayin characters just by hovering over the phone,” Dr. Mendoza said. However, there are some kinks to smoothen out: Dr. Mendoza said that it was challenging to get the OCR system to translate Baybayin words and sentences accurately. “For now the system can’t distinguish between some Baybayin characters that are similar in writing, such as E and I, and O and U. We also have a lot of words that have different Latin equivalents,” he expounded. “The algorithm we used shows all possible translations of the Baybayin words.” Preserving Filipino writing systems Although still scant, interest in and research on Baybayin is slowly increasing, making the mathematicians hopeful that more Filipinos will become interested in protecting Baybayin through research. The team published their data to encourage more researchers to conduct studies on Baybayin and OCR. “We cleaned the data in such a way that researchers could use it in analyzing Baybayin through other algorithms,” Dr. Mendoza shared. “We made the data readily available for use, so researchers wouldn’t go through the difficulty we experienced in gathering data.” Philippine traditional writing systems, such as Baybayin, are representations of Filipino tradition and national identity. As such, the country’s government officials created the “Philippine Indigenous and Traditional Writing Systems Act,” which seeks to promote, protect, and preserve Baybayin and other traditional writing systems. The proposed law urges using Baybayin as a tool for cultural development and safeguarding, therefore encouraging organizations and institutions to spearhead activities and projects that promote awareness of these traditional writing systems. According to the scientists, Baybayin is living proof that we Filipinos have our own technically-sophisticated traditions. While they aren’t putting forward making Baybayin the Philippines’ primary writing system, the group believes that conducting more research on Baybayin will help preserve this heritage. “This can be forgotten,” Dr. Sambayan said. “It’s important to have a record of each Baybayin character—even having digitized ones.” Dr. Sambayan expressed concern that the number of Filipinos who can read and write Baybayin is decreasing, adding to the importance of identifying and translating Baybayin characters into Latin. “We’re hoping that through this OCR system, we could preserve and pass on the knowledge of understanding Baybayin to future Filipino generations,” she said. Baybayin and other traditional writing systems are a part of the Philippines’ rich history. Several old Filipino documents are in Baybayin—documents that can uncover more information about Filipino culture. The scientists are encouraging more Filipinos to join them in cultivating the body of knowledge the country has on Baybayin. “Kapag walang gagawa nito, sinong gagawa? Even though its implication already has a bit of a niche, I think this is still a vital research venture,” Dr. Mendoza said. For interview requests and other concerns, please contact [email protected]. Sources: Pino, R., Mendoza, R., & Sambayan, R. (2022). Block-Level Optical Character Recognition System for Automatic Transliteration of Baybayin Texts using Support Vector Machine. Philippine Journal of Science, 151(1), 303-315. Philippine Indigenous and Traditional Writing Systems Act, S. 1680, 19th Cong. (2022). |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-mindanao-university-research-associate-i-for-data-analytics/ | UP Mindanao (University Research Associate I for Data Analytics) – UP Alumni Website | UP Mindanao (University Research Associate I for Data Analytics) April 8, 2022 Hiring University Research Associate I for Data Analytics for 1 Year with possibility of extension Graduate of BS Computer Science, BS Information Technology, BS Computer Engineering or relevant courses Preferably with experience in App Development using Python-based web framework such as Fastapi and experience with AWS Based in the Davao Region and can report to work as soon as possible Source: UP Mindanao Facebook post |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/manuel-pineda-macapinlac-m-d-ph-d-1931-2021/ | Manuel Pineda Macapinlac, M.D., Ph.D. (1931-2021) – UP Alumni Website | Manuel Pineda Macapinlac, M.D., Ph.D. (1931-2021) March 9, 2021 You asked for so little, but gave so very much.“A father holds his daughter’s hand for a short while, but he holds her heart forever.” MANUEL PINEDA MACAPINLAC, M.D., Ph.D. at 90 years old joined his Creator at 6:06 a.m. on March 6, 2021. Dr. Macapinlac was born on January 2, 1931 in Minalin, Pampanga. He earned his medical degree at the University of the Philippines in 1955. He went on to study biochemistry at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A., and earned his Master of Science degree in 1961 and Ph.D. degree in 1967. He taught and served as Faculty and Chairman of the Department of Biochemistry at the University of the Philippines College of Medicine and at De La Salle University – Emilio Aguinaldo College of Medicine. By staying focused and devoting his full efforts and attention to his pursuits, he accomplished plenty throughout his life. As a teacher, mentor, and professor, he enriched the lives of many students, passing on a wealth of knowledge to many different generations. As a scientist, he made significant contributions to the knowledge of vitamin and mineral deficiencies and was a pioneer in addressing the issue on how to alleviate malnutrition in the Philippines. As a father and grandfather, he instilled the value of love and hard work through example. He preached the importance of self-reliance, the value of time, and providing for one’s family. He is survived by his wife, Letty, sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, grandsons-in-law and great grandchildren. Daddy/Dads to us, Maning/Doc Maning/Tatang Maning to others, he is loved, cherished, and will be profoundly missed. Join Zoom Meeting Topic: Requiem Mass for Dr. Manuel P. Macapinlac Time: Mar 9, 2021 10:00 AM Manila Time https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87627786156… Meeting ID: 876 2778 6156 Passcode: x2DS38 One tap mobile +13017158592,,87627786156#,,,,520114# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,87627786156#,,,,520114# US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 876 2778 6156 Passcode: x2DS38 One tap mobile +13017158592,,87627786156#,,,,520114# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,87627786156#,,,,520114# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 876 2778 6156 Passcode: 520114 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbgUuBEJXS Source: https://www.facebook.com/tana.macapinlactan/posts/10222412293628558 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/aguirre-lis-stalwart-renaissance-woman/ | Aguirre: LIS stalwart, renaissance woman – UP Alumni Website | Aguirre: LIS stalwart, renaissance woman June 29, 2023 Anna Regidor – Diliman Information Office Aguirre. Photo from Santos’ Facebook account Lawyer, administrator, educator, and former dean of the UP Diliman (UPD) School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) Vyva Victoria Aguirre passed away on June 12. A woman ahead of her time, Aguirre embodied a distinctive and invaluable set of knowledge and competencies integral to the complex societies of today with four degrees under her belt–a Bachelor of Laws, a Master of Laws, a master’s degree in library science, and a bachelor’s degree in foreign service. She began working as a library clerk at the UP Main Library in 1967, eventually becoming college librarian from 1983 to 2001. Aguirre ventured into law librarianship and contributed to legal bibliography through the bibliographic control tools of legal information resources she created, which promoted access to such collections. Aguirre was admitted to the bar in 1993 and served as a senior lecturer at the UPD College of Law from 1993 to 1999. She was the chief of staff of the Presidential Commission on Good Government from 2001 to 2003 and then a commissioner from 2003 to 2005. Armed with all these experiences, Aguirre officially became a full-time assistant professor at and college secretary of the SLIS in 2005. By the time she took over the deanship in 2008, Aguirre was ready and eminently qualified to steer the SLIS—which had just been elevated from an institute—to take its first steps towards embracing an interdisciplinary and broader information studies perspective outside of traditional librarianship. Under her watch, the SLIS expanded its course offerings, strengthened the faculty complement through recruitment and encouraging advanced studies, and promoted research. Fondly known at the SLIS as “Ma’am Vyva,” Aguirre guided generations of Bachelor of Library and Information Science and Master of Library and Information Science students towards various career paths, one of whom was SLIS professor and former college secretary Yhna Therese Santos, who paid tribute to Aguirre in a June 13 post. “I remember that back when I first started out as a full-time faculty member in SLIS, lunch time meant that I would have the privilege to hear Ma’am Vyva’s insightful stories about many things: life and the profession included. It was also during these lunches that she would occasionally offer me advice that encompassed both professional and personal aspects. These cherished memories will forever be etched in my heart, and I will be eternally grateful for the advice and motivation she gave me,” she wrote. Even after retirement in 2010 up until 2020, Aguirre worked with the SLIS as a senior lecturer of law librarianship, library management, and information law and ethics. On June 14, the SLIS held a celebration of life service in Aguirre’s memory at the Notre Dame De Vie Institute in Bulacan before she was interred on June 15. Guests at the tribute for Aguirre on June 14. Photo from the SLIS. Source: https://upd.edu.ph/aguirre-lis-stalwart-renaissance-woman/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-clarissa-g-zamora-bs-1984/ | Dr. Clarissa G. Zamora (BS 1984) – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Clarissa G. Zamora (BS 1984) May 5, 2023 Our deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Clarissa G. Zamora. She passed away April 29, 2023. She was Iloilo City Schools Division Superintendent Officer-in-Charge. Necrological services and viewing is from May 2 to 5, 2023 at Doane Baptist Church, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City. Interment is on May 6, 2023, 4:00pm, at the Garden of Ascension Memorial Park, Jibao-an, Pavia, Iloilo. Source: UPV Office of Alumni Relations Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-visayas-department-of-management-3-full-time-faculty-members/ | UP Visayas Department of Management (3 Full-time Faculty Members) – UP Alumni Website | UP Visayas Department of Management (3 Full-time Faculty Members) November 23, 2022 NOTICE OF HIRING The Department of Management, College of Management, U.P. Visayas, is in need of three (3) full-time faculty members effective First Semester / Trimester AY 2023-2024. Deadline of submission is on 16 January 2023 at 4:00 PM. Source: University of the Philippines Visayas Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-manila-grad-tops-pharmacist-licensure-exam/ | UP Manila grad tops pharmacist licensure exam – UP Alumni Website | UP Manila grad tops pharmacist licensure exam April 11, 2022 MANILA – A graduate from the University of the Philippines-Manila topped the April 2022 Pharmacist Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission announced on Friday. According to the PRC, Adriel Luigi Garcia Coseip had a 91.63 rating for the exam, which was conducted in 15 areas. Following Coseip were fellow UP Manila grads Anjila Bianca Lao Aala and Elizabeth Ann Panes Dela Cruz, who got 91.40 percent and 90.45 percent respectively. Elisha Bersamina Soriano from the University of Santo Tomas tied with Dela Cruz at third place with 90.45 percent as well. 678 out of 1,870 examinees passed the test, according to the PRC. University of the Philippines-Manila was the top performing school with a passing rate of 100 percent. The successful examinees who garnered the 10 highest places in the April 2022 Pharmacist Licensure Examination are the following: According to the PRC, the date and venue for their oathtaking will be announced at a later date. The full list of exam passers can be seen here. Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/08/22/up-manila-grad-tops-pharmacist-licensure-exam |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/celebrating-the-life-of-tita-nelia/ | Celebrating the life of Tita Nelia – UP Alumni Website | Celebrating the life of Tita Nelia June 20, 2021 By Dr. Emil Q. Javier ‘There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why… I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?’ – Robert Kennedy Last week, I attended the birthday celebration of a truly outstanding Filipino who has given so much of herself for our country, particularly in agriculture and rural development. I am referring to Nelia Teodoro-Gonzalez, fondly called Tita Nelia by many who was a pioneering agribusiness and social entrepreneur; an outstanding civil servant, exponent of cooperative and small farmer development; a stalwart of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA); and an indefatigable fund raiser for worthy social causes. All of these she accomplished while raising six accomplished children and a still growing brood of grandchildren and great grandchildren. She has led a remarkably productive, challenging and multifaceted life. In her 94 years, she managed to cram in the equivalent of several careers. As former President Fidel Ramos pointed out in the preface of a book about her: Nelia T. Gonzalez — An Entrepreneur’s Journey “Writing about Nelia is an arduous task. It would be difficult to assess whether one has already said enough.” A pioneering agribusiness and social entrepreneur After earning a degree in plant pathology from the University of the Philippines College of Agriculture (UPCA) in Los Baños in 1944, she briefly served as agronomist at the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI). She was soon engaged by the late industrialist Salvador Araneta to help in managing the Araneta Institute of Agriculture (now the De Salle Araneta University) and the Republic Flour Mills (RFM). As General Manager and Vice President of RFM, together with a team including notable engineer Ralph Villanueva, poultry nutritionist Mario Lababan, and veterinarian Meliton Novilla, she chalked up a number of achievements and firsts. The consequences of these initiaves had lasting impacts on the animal industry. Among them were: 1) pioneered in the importation of the first White Leghorn chicks from the US to boost local egg production, 2) established the Araneta Feed Mills and served for several years as President of the Philippines Association of Feed Millers (PAFMI), 3) opened the export trade for wheat by-products (bran and pollard) to Southeast Asia and Japan, 4) established the first biological laboratory producing feed supplements, medicines and vaccines for the local animal industry, 5) managed the first soybean oil extraction plant in the country which gave impetus to the local production of soybean meal as animal feed, 6) pioneered in the production of yeast from molasses, and 7) established the Better Poultry and Livestock Magazine, which for five decades served as primary source of information for aspiring small and medium scale poultry and livestock raisers. But easily the most notable contribution of Tita Nelia and her team was the introduction of broiler poultry contract growing. RFM was the first integrator, providing day-old chicks, feeds, veterinary supplies and growing technology to contract growers and buying back the birds at competitive prices. The scheme proved to be very successful and the rest of the industry followed suit. To date the broiler industry is one of our most productive and regionally competitive sectors in agriculture. But much later on she realized that poultry integrators for obvious business reasons gravitated toward the bigger, better-endowed growers. With the Punla sa Tao Foundation (PSTFI) which she headed, Mrs. Gonzalez helped organize the backyard poultry raisers into a cooperative, mobilized support from the Local Government Units (LGUs), linked them with a microfinance entity (Sikap Bidani), and enrolled them with an integrator, Bounty Corporation. All these players were brought together by her PSTFI into a model small farmers contract growing scheme called Manok Mabuhay Program. Pioneering hybrid corn seed producer Next to broiler among the high performers in agriculture is the yellow corn feed industry. With the entry of multinationals and the introduction of genetically modified (GM) yellow corn hybrids in the late 1990s, our hectarage and feed corn production grew by leaps and bounds. Not widely known but acknowledged by Filipino plant breeders was the pioneering venture of Mrs. Gonzalez in the local production of corn and soybean hybrid seeds with the establishment of Phil Hi-Bred, Inc. in the early 1970s. Sourcing the original seed parent materials from Pioneer Hi-Bred Seed Company in Iowa and mobilizing local expertise, she established hybrid seed production operations in South Cotabato, in a 40-hectare farm in Naujan Oriental Mindoro and a 1,000-hectare farm in Bansud, also in Oriental Mindoro. After a very successful start, she was bought out by her Japanese and Filipino partners and she had to move on. Outstanding civil servant and exponent of cooperatives and small farmer development After working for the RFM group, she went into business on her own and ventured into real estate development, commercial fishing and corn hybrid seed production. The two latter experiences proved to be very valuable in the next career move she was thrust into when President Ferdinand Marcos appointed her in 1980 as Assistant Minister of Agriculture upon the recommendation of then Secretary Arturo Tanco Jr. Thus Mrs. Gonzalez had a ringside seat so to speak in the heydays of the banner programs of agriculture during the Marcos years — Masagana 99; Masaganang Maisan, Pagkain Bayan at Gulayan sa Kalusugan and Bakahang Barangay. As the key aide of DA Agriculture Secretary Tanco she was witness, and played a key supporting role in all of them. But in addition, Mrs. Gonzalez was given the concurrent assignment as Director of the Bureau of Cooperative Development. As such she was responsible for strengthening the organization of the Samahang Nayons as a first step. But as a practicing businesswoman herself, she knew the Samahang Nayons will not go far without supporting marketing and financing arms. She therefore assiduously supported as well the establishment of Area Marketing Cooperatives and Cooperative Rural Banks. Worth mentioning because of its continuing relevance was a special project for which Mrs. Gonzalez was directly responsible for — the World Bank KABSAKA project in Iloilo. The then dominant programs, Masagana 99 and Masaganang Maisan, were monocrop farming systems. KABSAKA took a different tack and emphasized relay cropping (multiple cropping) to raise cropping intensity and hence increase the income of farmers substantially. Included in the menu was the introduction of small reservoirs to enable the farmers to control the availability of water in the amounts and times the crops need water. The KABSAKA multiple cropping approach proved to be very successful. Unfortunately, the Department of Agriculture (DA) seemed to have forgotten and has not followed through. Stalwart of the UP alumni association Her commitment to her Alma Mater, the University of the Philippines, is legendary. She is probably one of the alumni who have served the longest with the UP Board of Regents having been appointed (and renewed) for extended periods during the Fidel Ramos and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo administrations. She was the moving spirit that brought together the different (8) college alumni associations into the UP Los Baños alumni association. In the early 1980s she led the campaign to build the UPLB Alumni Center. She led the campaign to solicit professorial chairs for outstanding faculty. She was instrumental in the construction of the imposing Carillon Tower in the Los Baños campus which Los Baños alumni claim with pride as taller than the original carillon tower in UP Diliman and with more and bigger bells. She delivered as well for the main campus in UP Diliman. She is credited for leading the initiative to build the Bahay ng Alumni at a cost of P85 million in 1995. Indefatigable fund raiser for social causes Apart from her agribusiness involvements, her forays in real estate development and eco-tourism ventures, Mrs. Gonzalez found time to be actively involved with at least 18 organizations and entities. She was a much sought-after officer, director, treasurer and fund raiser of many social, civic, religious, political and educational organizations. Her engagements in social causes and philanthropy are not only very numerous and long-running, they are so varied, reflecting her broad and comprehensive interests and life commitments.Among the organizations/causes she championed are: 1) The Philippine Tuberculosis Society, 2) ERDA Tech Foundation, 3) Foundation for Carmelite Scholastics, 4) Zonta Club of Quezon City, 5) Manila Overseas Press Club, 6) Philippine Constitution Association (PhilConsa), 7) Punla sa Tao Foundation, 8) UP SERDEF (small and medium scale industries), 9) UP Pahinungod (volunteers) Foundation, 10) Sons and Daughters of the Philippine General Hospital, 11) UP Center for Women Studies, 12) Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Foundation, 13) Coalition for Agriculture Modernization in the Philippines (CAMP), 14) Pambansang Kilusan Para sa Batayang Sektor, 15) National Council of Women, 16) UP System Alumni Association, 17) UP Los Baños Alumni Association and 18) Federation of Business and Professional Women. A forever grateful alumna Mrs. Gonzalez’s love for the College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS) cannot be quantified. Aside from fund-raising activities, she personally and continuously sponsors various awards for faculty and staff not only to recognize their contributions to the College and to their respected fields but also to motivate them to work harder. The Nelia T. Gonzalez Award for CAFS Outstanding Researcher and Outstanding Extension Personnel and the Nelia Teodoro-Gonzalez Professorial Chair are indications of her never-ending “pay back” to the College. Truly a woman of substance Not all heroes are dead. There are many living with us. Tita Nelia is certainly one of them. To the many generations of alumni from UPLB, to the many institutions and countless beneficiaries of the social causes she championed she is a hero, an icon and an inspiration. Selfless, indefatigable, enterprising, excellent manager of ideas, resources and people, champion of the poor, incurable optimist and grand matriarch, all rolled into one — truly a woman of substance. Dr. Emil Q. Javier is a Member of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) and also Chair of the Coalition for Agriculture Modernization in the Philippines (CAMP). For any feedback, email [email protected]. Source: https://bit.ly/2SMdaGk |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-visayas-college-of-management-one-1-full-time-temporary-faculty-member-and-one-1-substitute-faculty-member/ | UP Visayas College of Management: One (1) Full-time Temporary Faculty Member and One (1) Substitute Faculty Member – UP Alumni Website | UP Visayas College of Management: One (1) Full-time Temporary Faculty Member and One (1) Substitute Faculty Member October 18, 2022 Source: University of the Philippines Visayas Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/skin-like-butterfly-wings-up-scientists-investigate-rare-deadly-disease/ | Skin like butterfly wings: UP scientists investigate rare deadly disease – UP Alumni Website | Skin like butterfly wings: UP scientists investigate rare deadly disease July 17, 2023 by Eunice Jean Patron, UPD-CS SciComm As rare and deadly as it is poetically named, “Butterfly’s Disease” (scientifically known as “epidemolysis bullosa” or simply “EB”) has no known cure. But a handful of Filipino scientists are working their way towards a treatment. Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) sufferers have very delicate and fragile skin reminiscent of butterfly wings. The disease has many forms, including EB simplex (pictured) as well as the rarer—and potentially deadly—Junctional EB (JEB) that can affect even internal organs. (PHOTO CREDIT: James Heilman, MD | Wikimedia Commons) EB is a very serious disease, for those afflicted as well as for their families. Sufferers have severely fragile skin that easily blisters and tears even with the slightest touch, hence the comparison to butterfly wings. EB also varies in form, with mild cases that only affect the outer skin to extreme cases that injure even internal organs—an extreme condition that can lead to severe disability or even death. To further understand Butterfly’s Disease, scientists from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) have focused on a genetic mutation known to cause an even rarer type of EB called Junctional EB (JEB), which affects more layers of the skin and can be fatal if it happens during early infancy. Genetic investigators’ surprise discovery The onset of JEB has been associated with a genetic mutation called G273D that affects how the body produces a protein called ITGA6-ITGB4 integrin (or Integrin A6B4 for short), which plays a vital role in joining together cells and tissues. The G237D mutation causes the production of malfunctioning Integrin A6B4 and decreases the presence of functional Integrin A6B4 on epithelial cell surfaces, leading to weaker cell adhesion in the skin tissue and resulting in severe skin blisters. Molecular biologist Dr. Neil Andrew Bascos and his graduate students, Kim Ivan Abesamis and Camille Anne Bagoyo, of the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (UPD-CS NIMBB) are investigating just how G237D affects the structure of Integrin A6B4. “We weren’t looking to study EB when we started this study,” Dr. Bascos narrated. “The main goal of the research has previously been looking at the function of integrins and their roles in cancer. Interestingly though, we’ve found that integrins may be associated with many other relevant diseases. Finding its involvement in this disfiguring disease provides us a means through which our research may be able to help the afflicted people.” In their computational study, the researchers investigated how the G237D mutation prevents Integrin A6B4 from forming, and from binding their targets properly. Some factors, such as the presence of calcium ions, were also observed to stabilize integrin interactions. Paving the way for future research The study sets the direction for further research into factors that can alter the effect of the G237D mutation on Integrin A6B4 function. Exploring these factors can pave the way for discovering cures for EB. “At this point, it’s very much basic research, medyo predictive pa. It would need proof of principle, but these studies give us concrete targets to test in the search for ways to alleviate the disease,” Dr. Bascos said. Some people with EB die as infants. Others manage to survive, but suffer from chronic illnesses that stem from its effects. Although little is currently known about effective treatments and cures for Butterfly’s Disease, the UP scientists remain steadfast in their quest to gain a deeper understanding of EB, in hopes of improving the quality of life of these patients and their families. References: Abesamis, K. I. A., Bagoyo, C. A. S., & Bascos, N. A. D. (2021). Investigating the effect of a non-conservative mutation (G273D) on integrin alpha6-beta4 binding interactions. Biophysical Journal, 120(3). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2020.11.1709 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. (n.d.). Epidermolysis Bullosa. Retrieved from https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/e/epidermolysis-bullosa EB Research Network. (n.d.). Understanding EB & its classification. Retrieved from https://www.eb-researchnetwork.org/research/what-is-eb/ GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs. (n.d.). Butterfly Child. Brigada. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1693026984165308. For interview requests and other media inquiries, please contact: [email protected] |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/outstanding-alumni-honored-new-officials-elected-in-upsilon-congress/ | Outstanding alumni honored, new officials elected in Upsilon Congress – UP Alumni Website | Outstanding alumni honored, new officials elected in Upsilon Congress March 10, 2021 The Upsilon Sigma Phi of the University of the Philippines in late February honored 11 of its alumni with the Upsilonian, Noble and Outstanding or UNO awards. This year’s UNO awardees are community development guru Nestor M. Pestelos, a political detainee during Martial Law; and retired General Gregorio Pio Catapang, former AFP chief of staff; retired Colonel Nereo C. Andolong, past Philippine Olympic Committee Chairman and PCSO General Manager; US based physicians, Dr. Emmanuel A. Lat and Dr. William E. Romero, both past Presidents of the UP Medical Alumni Society of America; entrepreneur Ray A. Orozco; former Unilever executive Jose “Pong” Ejercito; More Power President Roel Castro; the late former DBP chairman Ramoncito Z. Abad; the late news anchor Angelo Y. Castro Jr.; and the late Capiz Representative Gerardo A. Roxas Jr. The awarding ceremonies were conducted online during the biennial Upsilon Congress, which itself was conducted via Zoom due to health protocols amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Upsilon Congress ushered in the new leadership in in the USP Alumni Association of House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez as chairman and Unilever Philippines executive Ed Sunico as president. The other new officials are Myki Cantero, vice president; Bong Uichangco, treasurer; and Atty. Eric Pilapil, corporate secretary. Members of the new Board of Directors and Trustees include Dr. Bill Romero, Ricky Marcelo, Roel Castro, Bong Manlulu, Lewis Yu, Dr. Alan Austriaco, Gari Tiongco, Dennis Gelacio, Atty. Jorenz Tañada, Jon Javier, Atty. Poli Policarpio 2000, Atty. Jeff Coronel, and Alaine Gonzales. The Upsilon Sigma Phi is recognized as the oldest Greek-letter society in Asia and is based solely in the State University’s primary campuses, UP Diliman/UP Manila and UP Los Banos. It celebrated its centennial in 2018. From Upsilon Sigma Phi Alumni Association press release Source: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/cbb/content/779019/outstanding-alumni-honored-new-officials-elected-in-upsilon-congress/story/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upaa-cebu-chapter-welcomes-new-board-of-trustees/ | UPAA Cebu chapter welcomes new Board of Trustees – UP Alumni Website | UPAA Cebu chapter welcomes new Board of Trustees June 26, 2023 On Friday, June 23, 2023, the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) Cebu Chapter marked a significant moment with the induction of its new Board of Trustees. The evening began with Atty. Ria Lidia Espina, the outgoing President, recounting the accomplishments of the outgoing board of trustees. UP Cebu Chancellor Atty. Leo B. Malagar presented the outgoing trustees with Certificates of Appreciation for their invaluable contributions to UP Cebu. The new board was formally sworn in by Chancellor Malagar. The newly-inducted President, Marylou “Lotlot” Labrador-Neri, graciously accepted her role, delivering an acceptance speech that inspired hope and promise for the tenure of the new board. Both Labrador-Neri, who studied Bachelor of Business Management, and Chancellor Malagar, who studied Political Science, are from the UP Cebu Class of 1991. The alumni association plays a pivotal role in the development of UP Cebu, supporting the institution through various initiatives that aim to enrich the campus, bolster its programs, and strengthen the bond among its alumni. The new board is expected to uphold this tradition and help realize the vision-mission of UP Cebu as expressed by and under the leadership of Chancellor Leo Malagar. Key matters such as the provision of Sablays during graduation, turnover of documents, and the status of the Alumni office were discussed during the meeting. The event was brought to a close with inspiring remarks by Dr. Bryan Albert Lim (UP Cebu BS Biology Class of 2005), Vice President of the UPAA Cebu Chapter. With the induction of the new board, the UPAA Cebu Chapter is embarking on a new journey of contributing to the growth and development of UP Cebu. [Photos contributed by Atty. Emi Rose S. Remoroza-Parcon, UPAAC Trustee and Secretary] Source: University of the Philippines Cebu Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-josefina-ginete-dineros-pineda-24-december-1927-6-june-2022/ | Dr. Josefina Ginete Dineros Pineda (24 December 1927- 6 June 2022) – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Josefina Ginete Dineros Pineda (24 December 1927- 6 June 2022) June 13, 2022 Source: https://cswcd.upd.edu.ph/in-memoriam-dr-josefina-ginete-dineros-pineda-24-december-1927-6-june-2022/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-pgh-division-of-cardiovascular-medicine-congratulates-its-graduates-who-recently-passed-the-2023-philippine-specialty-board-of-adult-cardiology-sbac-examination/ | UP-PGH Division of Cardiovascular Medicine congratulates its graduates who recently passed the 2023 Philippine Specialty Board of Adult Cardiology (SBAC) Examination – UP Alumni Website | UP-PGH Division of Cardiovascular Medicine congratulates its graduates who recently passed the 2023 Philippine Specialty Board of Adult Cardiology (SBAC) Examination May 8, 2023 The UP-PGH Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is proud to congratulate our graduates who recently passed the 2023 Philippine Specialty Board of Adult Cardiology (SBAC) Examination. 100% passing rate for our newest set of young cardiologists. Dr. Paul Anthony O. Alad Dr. Paula Victoria Catherine Y. Cheng Dr. Aiza Katrina F. Reyes Dr. Zane Oliver M. Nelson III Dr. Bryan Paul G. Ramirez Dr. Sonny C. Sendon Dr. Bai Sitti Ameerah Asleah B. Tago Padayon sa ating mga bagong cardiologist para sa bayan! Pagsilbihan ang Inang Bayan nang buong puso! Source: UP PGH Department of Medicine Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-professor-and-painter-features-500-years-of-ph-adversities-triumphs-in-stamp-exhibit/ | UP professor and painter features 500 years of PH adversities, triumphs in stamp exhibit – UP Alumni Website | UP professor and painter features 500 years of PH adversities, triumphs in stamp exhibit June 18, 2021 ‘Faith, Hope and Charity: Conquest of the Philippines’ is a 140-plate exhibit featuring Malto’s personal collection of stamps and archival documents This is a press release from the Philippine Postal Corporation. This year, amid the fear and panic of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country remembers historic firsts from 500 years ago that ultimately shaped the Philippines of today. Many question the concept of celebrating the arrival of Magellan, the first Catholic mass, or even the victory of Lapulapu at the Battle of Mactan, since these remind us of our conquest by foreign invaders. Some, however, consider the commemoration as a chance to revisit our history at a time when historical revisionism is on the rise. University of the Philippines (UP) Fine Arts professor, painter, and philatelist Marco Ruben T. Malto II retells the story of the adversities and triumphs of the Filipinos for 500 years in his exhibit, “Faith, Hope and Charity: Conquest of the Philippines.” The 140-plate philatelic exhibit features Malto’s personal collection of stamps and archival documents, offering viewers a unique opportunity to remember the country’s 500-year history. Malto is a graduate of UP Diliman College of Fine Arts (UPCFA), completing his Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Painting degree in 1993, and his Master of Fine Arts degree in 2002. Through his solo art exhibitions, Malto provides the public a creative platform on some of the country’s critical concerns and how they interplay with history and the nuances of the Filipino culture. As a philatelist, Malto served as the Philippine Commissioner for the 1999 World Stamp Exhibition in Melbourne, Australia, and has held stamp exhibitions in Asia, Australia, and Europe, which garnered him international awards. He started stamp collecting after graduating in 1993 and designed his first stamps in 1994. The exhibit is in participation with the Philippine Postal Corporation’s (PHLPost) first Philippine virtual philatelic exhibition, titled “500 Years of Christianity, Heroism, and Humanity.” The online exhibit, launched in April in line with the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines, features stamps issued during different eras in Philippine history. PHLPost’s First Virtual Philatelic Exhibition can be viewed at pilipinasphilately.phlpost.gov.ph. Source: https://www.rappler.com/bulletin-board/up-professor-painter-philippine-adversities-triumphs-stamp-exhibit-2021 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-manila-leads-top-performing-schools-for-june-2022-physical-occupational-therapist-licensure-exams/ | UP Manila leads top-performing schools for June 2022 Physical, Occupational Therapist Licensure Exams – UP Alumni Website | UP Manila leads top-performing schools for June 2022 Physical, Occupational Therapist Licensure Exams June 11, 2022 The University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) landed on the top spot in the June 2022 Physical and Occupational Therapist Licensure Examinations top-performing schools tally. A total of 92.86 percent or 26 out of 28 examinees from UPM passed the Physical Therapist Licensure Exam (PTLE). UPM alumna Jean Ella Marie Taruc Razon garnered the highest place in the said board exam with a rating of 88.05 percent. Meanwhile, 13 out of 14 examinees from UPM successfully passed the Occupational Therapist Licensure Exam (OTLE) with the same average of 92.86 percent. The Professional Regulation Commission announced on Tuesday, June 7, that 564 out of 1,032 examinees passed the PTLE while 88 out of 247 passed the OTLE. (Luisa Cabato) Source: https://mb.com.ph/2022/06/10/up-manila-leads-top-performing-schools-for-june-2022-physical-occupational-therapist-licensure-exams/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/writing-about-science-telling-humanitys-collective-story/ | Writing about science, telling humanity’s collective story – UP Alumni Website | Writing about science, telling humanity’s collective story July 20, 2023 Iya Gozum It is the job of the UP-Diliman College of Science communications team to mine mountains of information from technical scientific papers and produce bite-size information digestible for public consumption MANILA, Philippines – Science as a topic of discussion can be a real head scratcher. Writing about it, and parsing through technical scientific papers, can make any journalist break into a sweat. As science and technology expand in a fast-changing world, there is a pressing need to communicate breakthroughs. But there is a gap because communication is left far behind by the bullet-train speed of breakthroughs. Among those pushing to narrow that gap is a science communication team based in the University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS). The UPD-CS Science Communications team dissects the work of Filipino scientists and researchers, digs the angle that they think would pique the readers’ interest, and breaks down the technicalities of scientific papers for ordinary people to understand. It’s like they mine this mountain of data and produce bite-size information digestible for public consumption. It is a lean team, headed by science journalist TJ Dimacali, and includes a pair of senior science communicators – Eunice Jean Patron and Maria Asheidee Masayon, and one graphic designer Genesis Anne Mercado. While the work of making the public understand dark quantum matter, the origins of humanity, or algorithms that make sense of an ancient writing system are downright daunting, the team sees their inability to comprehend as the first step towards effective storytelling. “One thing that we tried to keep in mind is that that [failure to comprehend] can also be a strength because we’re in the same shoes as the public we’re trying to reach out to,” Dimacali told Rappler in an interview. “If there are things that we don’t understand, most likely the public doesn’t understand that too,” he added. “And if we’re able to condense it into words that we’re comfortable using, [when] we can wrap our heads around it, then it’s likely the public will understand it too.” Storytelling is a two-way street The science communication team is housed in the College of Science Administration Building, smack in the middle of the university’s National Science Complex and surrounded by the institutes of chemistry, biology, mathematics, geology, marine science, and molecular biology and biotechnology. This is one of the strengths of their team, Dimacali said. Working within the college affords them immediate access to journals, related literature, scientific papers, and the scientists themselves. It makes doing their homework easier. The team monitors new studies that come out and vets research they can storify. Sometimes, scientists themselves approach them to make space for their research. They interview the scientists involved and the dialogue continues with them as they write the story. Afterwards, they show the full draft for the scientists to check. They then publish online and send the press information to media outfits. The team also explores making social media posts, and even videos, although this is something they are still experimenting with. COMMUNICATORS. The UPD-CS Science Communications team collaborate with scientists to tell the story in their research for the public’s consumption. Photo from UPD-CS Science Communications Aren’t there worries that laymanizing stories would dilute the science? “You can’t info dump the public,” said Dimacali. But also, he said, they don’t blame scientists for feeling anxious over attempts to simplify their research. “Almost all of them are PhDs. So they spent years studying these things…. And then suddenly condensing all of these into five minutes or a 500-word article,” said Dimacali. “Parang ang hirap ‘di ba?” (It’s hard, right?) They remind scientists that a press release is just part of a bigger and ongoing initiative to communicate science to Filipinos. It’s a two-way street between scientists and the communicators, where ideas are exchanged, the main story pinned down, and the language refined. But there is still a long way to go. In other countries, science communication is more developed because media practitioners grew alongside science, said Dimacali. For example, the United States boasts many popular science magazines. The first issue of the famous yellow-bordered publication National Geographic was published back in the late 19th century. It was around this time when a vaccine against rabies was invented, the world’s first coal-fired power plant was built, and electromagnetic waves were detected by German physicist Heinrich Hertz. Wired to tell stories “I like to think of science as the story of humanity,” Dimacali said. “It is the collective story of all of us. And we are built to tell and to understand stories.” In the age of multimedia, there are more ways to tell science stories and ideas that do not necessarily pander to a crowd. Pop culture has been an effective platform. Marvel Comics and its movie adaptations, for example, borrow scientific concepts to develop their plots and characters. In one instance, American astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, a known advocate of science literacy, tried to explain the science behind 2019 superhero film Avengers: Endgame. Tyson talked about the concept of the rare metallic ore vibranium found in fictional African nation Wakanda, or the ever-returning shield of Captain America. More recently, animated film Spider-man: Across the Spiderverse explored the concept of multiple universes or the “multiverse.” This is a concept that acclaimed film Everything Everywhere All At Once also tried to tie in with an immigrant narrative and the dynamics of a strained mother-daughter relationship. Pop culture has provided an easy way “to get ideas that people are familiar with…and then guide them towards the scientific explanations behind them,” said Dimacali. For the UPD-CS Science Communication team, they try to relate scientific concepts with Filipino pop culture. One example is their story written by Patron enumerating the possible scientific explanations behind famous Filipino folklore stories. But they are also cautious to note that using Western science’s lens is just one way to explain local practices and that “modern science doesn’t always necessarily have to debunk folk beliefs.” Another story was about the ongoing research on tracing genetic ancestry in Metro Manila, linking the research’s difficulty to wars that ravaged Manila and the ghosts left behind. “We can think of the lost genetic variation as the ghosts of the people we lost,” research leader Frederick Delfin was quoted in the story. Science communication needs creativity to thrive and engage the public. Speculative fiction writer Ursula K. Le Guin once said that her fiction doesn’t predict the future, but rather describes contemporary life including science and technology. Le Guin believed these descriptions, aided by imagination, shine light to certain truths. – Rappler.com Source: https://www.rappler.com/science/writing-about-science-telling-humanity-collective-story/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-cebu-congratulates-dr-dennis-sio-e-montera-as-new-head-of-ncca-ncva/ | UP Cebu congratulates Dr. Dennis “Sio” E. Montera as new Head of NCCA-NCVA – UP Alumni Website | UP Cebu congratulates Dr. Dennis “Sio” E. Montera as new Head of NCCA-NCVA November 22, 2022 Congratulations to your election as new Head of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts-National Committee on Visual Arts (NCCA-NCVA), Dr. Dennis “Sio” E. Montera, PhD! Dr. D.E. Montera is a Full Professor at the College of Communication, Art, and Design (CCAD) and Coordinator of the Bachelor of Fine Arts Program. He holds a PhD in Creative Industries Design (National Cheng Kung University) with specialization in Arts-Based Research, Art Consultancy, and Contemporary Painting. He was conferred the Artist-II rank by UP as part of the 2019-2021 cycle of the Arts Productivity System Award. The new Executive Council of the NCVA together with other national committees will be sworn into office in a formal oath taking ceremony during the National Arts Month celebration in February 2023. They are: Northern Luzon Representative – Ms. Alma Quinto Central Luzon Representative – Mr. Buddy Ching NCR Representatives – Mr. Egai Fernandez, Ms. Rica Estrada, Ms. Raquel Oyek Southern Luzon Representative – Prof. Noel El Farol Eastern Visayas Representative – Mr. Valente Villanueva Western Visayas Representative – Ms. Moreen Austria Central Visayas Representative – Dr. Dennis E. Montera Northern Mindanao Representative – Mr. Michael Bacol Western Mindanao Representative – Mr. Chester Mato Southern Mindanao Representative – Mr. Al Nezzar Ali Co-Opted Member – Dr. Abraham Garcia From within the new NCVA ExeCon, the following were elected as officers: Head – Dr. Dennis E. Montera Vice Head – Ms. Raquel Oyek Secretary – Mr. Al-Nezzar Ali Assistant Secretary – Ms. Moreen Austria The National Committee on Visual Arts (NCVA) is one of the 19 national committees of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the cultural arm of the government. It is composed of individual volunteers who are active visual arts practitioners working together towards the flourishing of Philippine visual arts. Source: University of the Philippines Cebu Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-college-of-pharmacy-alumni-association-holds-first-hybrid-alumni-homecoming/ | UP College of Pharmacy Alumni Association holds first hybrid Alumni Homecoming – UP Alumni Website | UP College of Pharmacy Alumni Association holds first hybrid Alumni Homecoming June 26, 2023 Picture from UP College of Pharmacy Alumni Association Facebook 🎉 Thank you for making the First Hybrid UP College of Pharmacy Alumni Homecoming an incredible success! 🎓🌟 We are immensely grateful to everyone who joined us for the First Hybrid UP College of Pharmacy Alumni Homecoming on June 17, 2023. Your presence and active participation made the event truly memorable. 🙌 Relive the amazing moments by accessing the official videos and photographs from the event through this link: https://bit.ly/UPCP_AH_2023. Take a stroll down memory lane and cherish the memories we created together. 📸🎥 A special thank you goes to Class 98′, our esteemed silver jubilarians and honorees. We also extend our congratulations to all the jubilarians and alumni who graced the event and actively participated. Your contributions and achievements exemplify the strength of our alumni community. 🎉🥳 We express our heartfelt appreciation to President Hazel Faye R. Docuyanan of the Alumni Association and President Maria Rosario Barangan of the Alumni Foundation, along with their dedicated board of trustees. Your invaluable service from 2021 to 2023 has propelled our alma mater to new heights. 👏🌟 We also want to extend our warmest congratulations to all the awardees and the newly elected board of trustees of the UPCP alumni association and the UPCP Alumni Foundation. Your contributions and commitment to our alma mater are truly inspiring. 🏆👏 We look forward to your leadership and vision in guiding our alumni association toward greater heights. 🤝✨ A special thank you goes out to all the donors and sponsors who have shown their love and support for the UP College of Pharmacy. Your generosity plays a vital role in ensuring the continued growth and success of our institution. Thank you for making a difference! 🙌❤️ Congratulations to the winners of the raffle prizes and Bingo games! Your enthusiasm added an extra level of excitement to the event. 🎉🎁 Our gratitude extends to the organizing team for their tireless efforts in ensuring the event’s success. Special recognition goes to President Hazel for the leadership, Dean Bang Capule for the invaluable support, Ma’am Meg, the ARO, for her oversight of the event, as well as Ma’am Menchie, Ma’am Daisy, and Ma’am Mel, and all the dedicated Admin staff for their meticulous handling of logistics. We also want to thank Sir Vince, the head of the IT committee, for making the hybrid setup possible. Acknowledgments go to Ma’am Yana and Ma’am Bea from the registration team, Ma’am Gerry for the catering, PharmJAM for their beautiful musical performances, and all the other committee members who contributed their time and expertise. Your dedication is truly appreciated! 🙏❤️ We hope you had a fantastic time reconnecting with old friends, reminiscing about the good old days, and forging new connections. Your enthusiasm and support mean the world to us! ❤️ As we wrap up this year’s festivities, we kindly invite you to share your feedback, suggestions, concerns, and ideas to help us make future events even better. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our Alumni Relations Officer at [email protected]. We value your input! 📩💡 Once again, we express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the First Hybrid UP College of Pharmacy Alumni Homecoming. Let’s continue to foster strong connections and support one another. See you next year! 🎉🤝 #UPPharmacyAlumniHomecoming #honoRXcellence #UPCP Source: UP College of Pharmacy Alumni Association, Inc. Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/for-rolly-v-breva/ | For. Rolly V. Breva (1972-2023) – UP Alumni Website | For. Rolly V. Breva (1972-2023) May 10, 2023 Let’s offer a prayer for our departed alumnus. May he rest in peace. If you have heard or read about any fellow UPLB alumnus/alumna who passed away, please inform us through https://alum.uplb.edu.ph/submit-obituary Source: UPLB Office of Alumni Relations Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-visayas-campus-development-and-maintenance-office-engineer-v/ | UP Visayas Campus Development and Maintenance Office (Engineer V) – UP Alumni Website | UP Visayas Campus Development and Maintenance Office (Engineer V) October 18, 2022 NOTICE OF VACANCY: *Office/Unit/College: Campus Development and Maintenance Office *Position Title: Engineer V *Plantilla Item No.: UPSB-ENG5-6-1998 *Salary/Job/Pay Grade: SG-24 *Monthly Salary: 88,410.00 *Deadline: 31 October 2022 Source: University of the Philippines Visayas Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-gemma-teresa-t-narisma-49/ | Dr. Gemma Teresa T. Narisma, 49 – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Gemma Teresa T. Narisma, 49 March 10, 2021 It is with great sadness that the Intergovernmental panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has learnt of the death of one of its Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) authors, Gemma Teresa T. Narisma. Dr Narisma passed away on 5 March 2021. She was one of the Coordinating Lead Authors of the Atlas of the Working Group I contribution to AR6. Born on 12 April 1972, Gemma was the 12th Director of the Manila Observatory, the scientific research institution founded by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in the Philippines. “During her term, she made sure to execute the strategic plans of the Observatory and ensured its maximum impact and sustainability for the coming years,” said Antonio Gabriel La Viña, the Officer in Charge of the Manila Observatory. “Gemma was our leader, a mentor, and close friend to many of us. As an active member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Gemma was a world class scientist. And as many of us witnessed in the last few years, and especially the last few months when she battled against serious illness, she was also a woman of deep faith,” he said. She was also a physics professor at the Ateneo de Manila University and a member of the Board of Trustees of various Jesuit institutions. In 2013 she received the Philippines Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS) award. IPCC Working Group I has decided to dedicate the AR6 Working Group I Atlas to Gemma Narisma in her honour. Source: https://www.ipcc.ch/2021/03/09/obituary-gemma-teresa-narisma/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/excellent-exemplary-passers-in-the-2020-2021-bar-examinations/ | Excellent, exemplary passers in the 2020-2021 bar examinations – UP Alumni Website | Excellent, exemplary passers in the 2020-2021 bar examinations April 13, 2022 The Bar Examinations Committee did away with the traditional announcement of Top 10 passers this time to avoid the idea of competition among the takers, bar examinations committee chair Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen said on Tuesday. Instead, the committee announced passers with “excellent” performance obtaining over 90% grades and “exemplary” performance with 85% to 90% grades “The reforms include the recalibration of the grading system to avoid unnecessary competition for an artificial top ten, recognizing that the examinations are not a competition,” Leonen said. “The system of pass, exemplary pass, and excellent pass without any ranking already recognizes effort without encouraging needless competition among individuals.” Leonen said only 14 or 0.17% of the passers earned recognition for “excellent” performance, while 761 or 9.23% of passers earned recognition for “exemplary” performance. University of the Philippines (UP) has four excellent passers, while Ateneo de Manila University and University of San Carlos (USC) have two each, and one excellent passer each in Arellano University, Ateneo de Davao University, Far Eastern University, San Beda University, University of Cebu, and University of the Cordilleras. See the list of excellent and exemplary passers in the 2021 bar examinations here. Source: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/828312/excellent-exemplary-passers-in-the-2020-2021-bar-examinations/story/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/bulacan-state-university-instructor-i-2/ | Bulacan State University (Instructor I) – UP Alumni Website | Bulacan State University (Instructor I) June 10, 2022 JOB POSTING as of June 7, 2022 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/call-for-entries-52nd-sehsuchte-international-student-film-festival/ | CALL FOR ENTRIES 52nd Sehsüchte International Student Film Festival – UP Alumni Website | CALL FOR ENTRIES 52nd Sehsüchte International Student Film Festival November 22, 2022 For further information please have a look at the Regulations or visit our website: https://sehsuechte.de For sharing the Call for Entries through your own channels, we provide digital assets in addition to the text form here. If you have any further questions, please contact us via [email protected]. We are looking forward to your submissions! |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-scientists-invent-semi-automated-fish-monitoring-device/ | UP scientists invent semi-automated fish monitoring device – UP Alumni Website | UP scientists invent semi-automated fish monitoring device June 26, 2023 A diver carefully installs a stereo camera for FishDrop, a semi-automated fish census technology developed by UP scientists. (Photo credit: Prospero Naval, Jr., and Laura T. David) Monitoring the health of marine environments is a laborious activity, but is essential for evaluating the success of reef protection and rehabilitation initiatives. A fish census commonly involves divers swimming along a transect line, usually marked by a plastic cord, and visually counting and identifying the fish species that they encounter. This painstaking process requires trained experts and highly knowledgeable divers to accurately record data on species, size, and abundance. In 2016, Dr. Laura David of the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science Marine Science Institute (UPD-CS MSI), together with co-author machine intelligence expert Prof. Prospero C. Naval, Jr. of the UP Department of Computer Science (UPD-DCS) presented a conference paper entitled, “FishDrop: Estimation of Reef Fish Population Density and Biomass using Stereo Cameras” which proposed a semi-automated method that combines a stereo camera rig and image recognition software to allow for more efficient and accurate reef fish census. The proposed technology would enable divers with minimal training to obtain high-quality population and species distribution measurements using the specially developed stereo camera rig and fish video analyzer software. FishDrop promises to help improve the Philippines’ reef resilience and biodiversity restoration efforts, and contribute towards the overall health of the country’s reef ecosystems. A sample of what FishDrop sees and how it recognizes and logs fish during a census. (Photo credit: Prospero Naval, Jr., and Laura T. David) This coming Monday, June 26, Dr. David is set to take the iStories stage to expound on ‘FishDrop’ and share their team’s journey not just in developing the technology, but also in successfully translating this groundbreaking innovation into a patent. “Perseverance is necessary to get the concept and the product translated into a patent and commercial venture. It has not been an easy road,” says Dr. David. Like any other intellectual property and patent applications, the journey for FishDrop has been tedious, nevertheless rewarding. Dr. David hopes that through her sharing, she may inspire others to persevere with their own scientific endeavors despite the trudging process. iStories is a series of innovation-themed talks, storytelling, and activities featuring local and international scientists. The initiative aims to ignite the creativity and inventiveness of young scientists not just from UPD-CS but from other institutes inside and outside UP. Its fourth session is scheduled for June 26, 2023, 3:00 pm at the MSI Audio Visual Room and will also be live via Zoom. To join, you may register through this link https://bit.ly/iStories3rd. The iStories series takes place at 3:00 pm on the last Monday of every month. Subscription to individual sessions or the entire iStories webinar series is also possible through the same registration form. For inquiries about iStories, please message [email protected] For interview requests and other media concerns, please contact [email protected] Sources: Naval, P. C., & David, L. T. (2016). FishDrop: Estimation of reef fish population density and biomass using stereo cameras. In 2016 Techno-Ocean (Techno-Ocean). DOI: 10.1109/Techno-Ocean.2016.7890710. To join, register at https://bit.ly/istories4 or scan the QR code on the poster. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/new-upaa-iloilo-chapter-president-calls-for-stronger-alumni-ties/ | New UPAA Iloilo Chapter President calls for stronger alumni ties – UP Alumni Website | New UPAA Iloilo Chapter President calls for stronger alumni ties October 18, 2022 by GC Castro, UPV OAR More pictures UPV OAR Facebook New UPAA Iloilo Chapter President calls for stronger alumni ties Newly elected University of the Philippines Alumni Association Iloilo Chapter (UPAAIC) President, Atty. Rene John V. Nuñez, during the Oathtaking Ceremony for the 2022-23 UPAAIC BOD, called on all the alumni to work closer together, strengthen alumni relationships, and set aside differences in academic groups or organizations to better serve the University and its constituents. The ceremony was held last October 15, 2022 at the Casa Real, Iloilo City. On behalf of Iloilo Governor Arthur R. Defensor, Jr., Provincial Government Department Head, Ms. May Katherine Sullano of the Provincial Assesor’s Office, administered the oath. Taking oath together with the President, Atty. Nuñez, is the Vice President, Ms. Consuelo R. Geduspan, Secretary, Ms. Tina Marie H. Sison, Asst. Secretary, Arch. Christine F. Narido, Treasurer, Ms. Marianne E. Ganzon, Asst. Treasurer, Ms. Ma. Liza Conchita L. Madayag, Auditor, Mr. Michael Francis P. Villa, PIOs, Mr. Jose Ian P. Cababasay and Mr. Earvin John T. Diones, Legal Officer, Atty. Shiella P. Olid, Sgt. At Arms, Arch. Denis A. Jaleco, and Directors Atty. Quenny Mae B. David, Atty. Arnold G. Diaz, and Mr. Michael Reginald F. Sardua. “It is an Honor for me to stand before you today to be given this opportunity to work with this group of strong and dedicated alumni,” Nuñez said in his speech. “As students, we were taught to be independent, to think and enjoy our freedom. We were given a UP education, and the principles of Honor, Integrity and Service instilled in us. As Alumni we must learn to move forward, work together, strengthen relationships and do away with our personal inhibitions, limitations and biases. It is because our purpose for gathering together, and for spending our valuable time and resources is to be able to serve, to serve not just the University but also the students, teachers, faculty and staff, our fellow alumni and the community around us.” Present in the event were UPV Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development, Dr. Rhodella A. Ibabao, representing the Chancellor, Dr. Clement C. Camposano, Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) Director, Dr. Rey Carlo T. Gonzales. UPV personnel, UPAAIC past Presidents Atty. Dennis J. Guevarra, Atty. Gaudios P. Geduspan, II, Mr. Rosendo Caesar G. Arandela, III, Mr. Jessraff S. Palmares, iAmUPHi BOT representatives Dr. Marovi A. Celis and Ms. Irma D. Lim, and other alumni guests. Ms. Jorvelyn J. Espinosa is Master of Ceremonies. UPAAIC is a regional chapter of UPAA serving in the Iloilo Province. For membership, you may send them an email through [email protected]. UPV OAR is the alumni’s link to the University and the other alumni and alumni associations. For more information please visit facebook.com/upvoar. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/conradoliberato-r-aparato-1962-2023/ | Conradoliberato R. Aparato (1962-2023) – UP Alumni Website | Conradoliberato R. Aparato (1962-2023) July 26, 2023 Photo from UP Manila FB With great sorrow and a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our dear colleague, Sir Jake Aparato. His remains lie at the Loyola Memorial Chapels & Crematorium (Truth Chapel), Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City, until Tuesday, July 25. Cremation will be on July 25, 2023, at 3:00 pm. We take this opportunity to invite you to the funeral tribute to Sir Jake at the memorial chapel or through a recorded message. You may upload your recordings to this Google drive (https://drive.google.com/…/1EWwhhP3jSITPoeOS5xfH0w7K5rn…) before the funeral tribute to allow us to present this in the tribute on July 23, 2023, at 4:00 pm, hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Physical Education. If you wish to share funeral assistance to the family of Sir Jake, you may send cash assistance via GCash to Julie Aparato 09173713032. Source: University of the Philippines Manila Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-visayas-is-calling-for-donations-for-those-affected-by-agatonph/ | UP Visayas is calling for donations for those affected by #AgatonPH – UP Alumni Website | UP Visayas is calling for donations for those affected by #AgatonPH April 13, 2022 UPV Disaster Response Operation Monetary Donations to: PNB – MIAGAO BRANCH – Account Name: University of the Philippines Visayas Foundation, Inc. – Current Account Number: 311370001619 LBP – MIAGAO BRANCH – Account Name: UPV Foundation, Inc. – Current Account: 3052-1016-10 GCASH – Prof. Ruben Gamala – 09189205113 Please send proof of your donations to [email protected] You may contact Prof. Ruben Gamala at 09189205113 for any information. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/professor-diane-desierto-to-lead-the-nd-laws-human-rights-program/ | Professor Diane Desierto to lead the ND Law’s human rights program – UP Alumni Website | Professor Diane Desierto to lead the ND Law’s human rights program June 18, 2021 Author: Denise Wager Diane Desierto, an expert in human rights and international law, joined Notre Dame Law School in January 2021 as professor of law and faculty director for the Law School’s LL.M. Program in International Human Rights Law. More than 400 lawyers from over 100 countries have graduated from the program where they specialize in the study and research of human rights issues with faculty who are specialists in the field of international human rights law. “Diane Desierto represents the global reach of Notre Dame Law School’s Catholic mission,” said G. Marcus Cole, the Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School. “She brings unparalleled international legal expertise to issues of human rights and the plight of the world’s poor. Her relationships with international courts, the United Nations, and other global institutions provide both Notre Dame and the world with real leadership with respect to human rights.” Desierto teaches and researches in the areas of international law and human rights, international economic law, international arbitration, maritime security, comparative public law, and the regional law of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Her influence as an international expert is immense. She is a member of the Expert Group of the United Nations Working Group on the Right to Development, legal expert for ASEAN and the Asian Development Bank, president of the Friends of the Hague Academy Foundation, arbitrator at the British Virgin Islands Arbitration Centre, and expert amicus in complex international disputes. Additionally, she serves as the Philippines Focal Point for the International Criminal Court Bar Association. She is active as international counsel, successfully litigating at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Netherlands, International Criminal Court, the United Nations Human Rights Committee, and the Supreme Court of the Philippines. She is a member of editorial boards of the European Journal of International Law, Journal of World Investment and Trade, International Law Studies, Wolters Kluwer International Law monograph series, and several Asian law journals. “Notre Dame Law School’s mission of educating a different kind of lawyer to defend human dignity and the common good as part of the University’s broader Catholic mission, is exactly the principled voice that the international system needs at this time of resurgent authoritarianism and the ubiquitous normalization of human rights violations around the world,” Desierto said. “I am grateful to join the law faculty in their urgent mission, and to support future generations of the world’s human rights defenders through Notre Dame’s globally renowned LL.M. program in human rights.” Desierto holds a joint appointment of professor of global affairs in the Keough School for Global Affairs, and is also professor of international law and human rights at the Philippine Supreme Court’s Philippine Judicial Academy. She has already made an impact at Notre Dame during her brief time at the University. She is the co-leader of the Notre Dame Reparations Design and Compliance Lab, which develops and tests methodologies to assess state compliance with reparative orders of international adjudication bodies, such as the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the World Bank Inspection Panel. In addition, she is part of a new Klau Center for Civil and Human Rights initiative with UN Water and Latin America partners ICDGE and REPAM, providing collaborative training for government regulators and private sector water providers on how to develop sustainable water resource policies in the Amazon. The training was part of Desierto’s spring 2021 course in economic, social, and cultural rights that exposed Notre Dame Law students to law and regulatory policy planning with water sector practitioners in Latin America. Before coming to Notre Dame, Desierto taught at the University of the Philippines, Peking University School of Transnational Law in China, and the University of Hawaii Richardson School of Law. She holds J.S.D. and LL.M. degrees from Yale Law School. She earned her J.D. cum laude and undergraduate economics degree summa cum laude from the University of the Philippines. Read more about Desierto and her work in the University of Notre Dame’s 2020 Women Lead feature. Source: https://bit.ly/3q3AOKC |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-ramon-ry-c-yedra/ | Dr. Ramon “Ry” C. Yedra (1957-2023) – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Ramon “Ry” C. Yedra (1957-2023) May 10, 2023 Let’s offer a prayer for our departed alumnus. May he rest in peace. If you have heard or read about any fellow UPLB alumnus/alumna who passed away, please inform us through https://alum.uplb.edu.ph/submit-obituary Source: UPLB Office of Alumni Relations Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/light-color-wonder-and-joy/ | Light, color, wonder and joy – UP Alumni Website | Light, color, wonder and joy March 10, 2021 byTony La Viña “Many praised her excellence in doing science and recalled her warmth, compassion, and kindness.” Dr. Gemma Narisma, who died last Friday, 5 March 2021, was the Director of the Manila Observatory (MO), a Jesuit scientific institution. She was also a professor of physics at the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), and member of the Board of Trustees of various Jesuit institutions. She was a month shy of 49. We are heartbroken—those of us who worked with Gemma. While her death is a personal loss, it also leaves a big void as the country and the world combats the climate emergency. Dr. Narisma earned her BS in Applied Physics and MSc in Environmental Science degrees from the University of the Philippines Diliman. She received her PhD in Atmospheric Science from the Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. For her exemplary contributions to science, she received the following awards: NAST Outstanding Young Scientist in Atmospheric Science in 2012, The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS) award in 2013, and the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) Achievement Award in Earth and Space Sciences in March 2018. Dr. Narisma was an active member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and was one of the leaders of CORDEX-SEA, a network of climate scientists in the region. On the first funeral wake mass, dozens of our international colleagues and partners joined and some paid tribute to her—praising her excellence in doing science while also all recalling her warmth, compassion, and kindness. Indeed, Gemma was a world-class scientist. She was also a woman of deep faith. She believed in the Ignatian mission and for MO that meant doing science for the people and for the greater glory of God. She appreciated the Spiritual Exercises and was committed to the spiritual formation of MO’s scientists and staff. Many of us witnessed the depth of her faith in the last few years of her life when she struggled with grief over losing her parents, and especially in the last few months when she battled serious illness. The saving grace in the life of Gemma, as she struggled with grief and pain, is that she had a loving family and good friends who accompanied her in that suffering. Dr. Obie Cambaliza, ADMU Physics Department Chair and an MO senior scientist, has been her friend since they were 17-year-old students in UP Diliman. Among others, Obie and Dr. James Simpas, also of the Physics Department and likewise an MO scientist, was there singing and praying with her on the last days of her life. But what has struck me most is the testimonies of her younger colleagues. Dr. Julie Dado, a former RA and now an MO climate scientist herself recalls: “I remember seeing how genuine really Doc Gemma is with what she does. She really wants to help those who are most at risk, those most affected by bringing them the knowledge and empowering them that they can do something to help themselves. And because of that, those people too, gravitated towards her.” Dr. Monica Ortiz, currently based in England, posted in Facebook: “I am but one of the many whose life has been changed by Dr. Gemma Narisma. Without exaggeration, Doc Gemma is one of the reasons why I am where I am in the world and why I am the way I am. She believed in me from the very beginning. I learned so much from her humble spirit and passion.” Richie Antonio, who works in the Regional Climate Studies (RCS) Laboratory in MO that Gemma led for years, shared: “I recall the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matt 20:1-16). It can be thought of an an analogy for those who worked for and with Doc Gemma. For some of us, we worked in her vineyard since the morning and for others, late in the afternoon. I can consider myself entering her vineyard at midday, or slightly after. As in the parable, the workers, no matter what time of day they entered the vineyard, received the same wage. In the case of Doc Gemma, her wage for us was her love, concern, guidance, humanity and the brightness of the light that shined out of her.” Gela Magnaye, also of RCS, also recalls: “We went to places to promote the kind of science MO has been doing since 1865 – the science to serve the people. She always said it’s that kind of mission that brings the community together, but in fact it really was Doc Gemma, the embodiment of faith and science that even pulled us closer. Her impact in this world touched so many hearts and minds. I think this inspired many of us to pursue and stick to climate and atmospheric sciences, risk and resilience.” I recall a Facebook post of Gemma about her RCS colleagues of their kindness to and friendship with each other: “When the world seems harsh, sarcastic, cynical, and unkind, being with them, not only of good minds but especially of good hearts, is restful.” As the officer-in-charge of Manila Observatory, I currently use Gemma’s MO office. It is gorgeous, full of light and color. One can rest and hope here. That was Gemma Narisma—always bringing light and color, wonder and joy, wherever she went. Website: tonylavina.com Facebook: deantonylavs Twitter: tonylavs Source: https://www.manilastandard.net/opinion/columns/eagle-eyes-by-tony-la-vina/348957/light-color-wonder-and-joy.html |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/academic-integrity-101-ebook/ | Academic Integrity 101 eBook – UP Alumni Website | Academic Integrity 101 eBook June 16, 2021 Greetings from the Information Services and Instruction Section, UPD Main Library! We would like to share with you the Academic Integrity 101 eBook from Turnitin Philippines. Turnitin What is Academic Integrity Guide e-Book This Guide Book aims to enhance educators’ and program administrators’ approach to upholding academic integrity at their institution to protect student learning outcomes. It also provides a guide to address academic integrity in your classroom and incorporate academic integrity measures in your institution’s strategic plan. For inquiries, please do not hesitate to email us at [email protected] Thank you and stay safe! |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-diliman-posts-96-36-passing-rate-in-october-chem-eng-board-exam/ | UP Diliman posts 96.36% passing rate in October chem eng board exam – UP Alumni Website | UP Diliman posts 96.36% passing rate in October chem eng board exam October 19, 2022 By Gabriela Baron The University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman posted a 96.36% passing rate in the October 2022 Chemical Engineering Licensure Exam, the Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Tuesday, Oct. 18. Fifty-three of its 55 examinees passed the licensure test. Five UP Diliman alumni were also included in the top 10. Meanwhile, PRC asaid that 531 out of 1,036 takers passed the board exam. Jerome Ignatius Tan Garces from the De La Salle University-Manila emerged as the topnotcher with a rating of 89.30%. -ag Source: https://ptvnews.ph/up-diliman-posts-96-36-passing-rate-in-october-chem-eng-board-exam/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/call-for-nominations-for-the-next-dean-of-the-faculty-of-education/ | Call for Nominations for the Next Dean of the Faculty of Education – UP Alumni Website | Call for Nominations for the Next Dean of the Faculty of Education November 22, 2022 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-diliman-grad-tops-july-2023-licensure-examination-for-landscape-architects/ | UP-Diliman grad tops July 2023 Licensure Examination for Landscape Architects – UP Alumni Website | UP-Diliman grad tops July 2023 Licensure Examination for Landscape Architects July 28, 2023 By GMA Integrated News A graduate from the University of the Philippines – Diliman topped the Licensure Examination for Landscape Architects given earlier this month in the National Capital Region and Cebu, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced. Albertene Manabat Aloc gained a percentage rating of 80.75, the highest among 64 examinees who successfully hurdled the examinations. The members of the Board of Landscape Architecture who gave the licensure examination are Paulo G. Alcazaren, Chairman, and member Cecilia H. Tence. The PRC named UP- Diliman as the top performing school with all students who took the exam or 100 percent passed. Click here for the complete list of passers. Source: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/877045/up-diliman-tops-july-2023-licensure-examination-for-landscape-architects/story/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/for-hanna-leen-capinpin-1980-2023/ | For. Hanna Leen “Honey” L. Capinpin (1980-2023) – UP Alumni Website | For. Hanna Leen “Honey” L. Capinpin (1980-2023) June 22, 2023 It is with deepest sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the untimely passing of our dear colleague, For. Hanna Leen “Honey” L. Capinpin. With an unwavering dedication to her work, warm, and kind spirit that brightened our office every day, Honey made an indelible mark on our hearts. In her journey and long battle to regain her health, Honey remained courageous and hopeful. Our deepest condolences and prayers of comfort to her family during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Honey. You will be sorely missed. Romans 8:38-39 “For I am sure that neither death nor life … nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Source: UPLB Forestry Development Center Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-pgh-is-one-of-the-linkedins-top-companies-in-the-philippines-for-2022/ | UP PGH is one of the LinkedIn’s Top Companies in the Philippines for 2022 – UP Alumni Website | UP PGH is one of the LinkedIn’s Top Companies in the Philippines for 2022 April 18, 2022 The UP Philippine General Hospital is included in LinkedIn’s list of “Top Companies 2022: The 15 best workplaces to grow your career in the Philippines.” Read the full article here. Congratulations to the UP PGH management and staff! |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-baguio-alumni-homecoming-2023/ | UP Baguio Alumni Homecoming 2023 – UP Alumni Website | UP Baguio Alumni Homecoming 2023 May 10, 2023 More photos at UP Baguio Facebook The air in Teatro Amianan was thick with excitement and nostalgia as the UP Baguio Alumni eagerly gathered for their highly anticipated 2023 homecoming event. The proceedings were initiated by the President of the UP Alumni Association Baguio-Northern Luzon Chapter, Lilia Bautista, who called the meeting to order. This was followed by a solemn Invocation and the singing of the Pambansang Awit, which further ignited the passion and pride of the alumni. To track attendance, the program initiated batch recognition for each decade spanning from the 1950s to the 2010s. Chancellor Corazon Abansi extended a warm welcome to the alumni and provided updates on the new programs and initiatives of the university. She emphasized the alumni association’s importance as a significant partner in UPB’s journey towards becoming a leading university in the North. President Lilia Bautista also delivered a comprehensive report, highlighting the achievements of the alumni association in the past years. Judge Isagani Calderon took the stage to present the functions and organizational goals of the alumni association, providing a guide for members on how they could contribute to the university’s advancement. The day culminated with the nomination and election of new board members and officers for the UPAA Baguio – Northern Luzon Chapter, which was administered by Atty. Nimreh Calde. It was a day of camaraderie, friendship, and reminiscing as the alumni bonded over their shared experiences and commitment to their alma mater. The event was a resounding success and left everyone feeling inspired and reconnected. Source: University of the Philippines Baguio Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/great-man-great-ideas/ | Great man, great ideas – UP Alumni Website | Great man, great ideas March 10, 2021 By: Cielito F. Habito The University of the Philippines recently honored one of the most accomplished men I’ve had the honor to work with. Dr. Emil Quinto Javier, National Scientist, former minister of science, University of the Philippines (UP) president, UP Los Baños chancellor and many more, was conferred the Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa, by the UP in his home campus at Los Baños last Saturday. The UP president and members of the Board of Regents were there, along with numerous other officials, colleagues, protegés, and friends who braved the resurging pandemic to witness the dignified — and yes, physically distanced — ceremony. Having recently turned an octogenarian, he looks anything but one. Being a nearby neighbor in Los Baños and fellow member in several bodies, I’ve witnessed first-hand how he still keeps a punishing schedule and workload. He is a consummate agriculturist by his heart, head, and hands — getting the last dirty in the soil as he tends a small farm of his own nearby. No one can be more credible in advising our agricultural policymakers, and he cannot but get the respectful ear he deserves from our top decision-makers in the sector. But this piece is not about the man, but his wisdom, which he shared a generous dose of with his audience last weekend. And he did it by way of what first seemed a scathing censure of his very alma mater, where he has had multiple perspectives as a student, faculty member, administrator, and alumnus. Each role added clay to the masterpiece that “EQJ,” as he is known to associates, has evolved into through the years. Painting a sobering picture of the sad state of Philippine agriculture today, he went on to hold UPLB responsible for the sorry state of this sector that has been host to most of the Filipino poor. My immediate mental reaction was to dispute liability on the part of UPLB, believing that UPLB had in fact not been listened to enough by the politicians and some less-than-honest officials who have managed our farm and fisheries sector over decades of lackluster performance. I had come to my own conclusion long ago that the problem with our agriculture lies not in lack of capability to make it thrive through using the right knowledge and practice, but rather, in various persons and institutions who have pushed the sector in wrong directions. How else could we have ended up trailing far behind our neighbors whose pioneer agricultural scientists trained and studied with us at UPLB? And this is where I began to see Doctor Javier’s point in saying that “we (at UPLB) were part of the problem.” As he listed six areas of reform UPLB must pursue, his first item immediately resonated with me: UPLB must build strength in the long-undervalued social sciences — economics, sociology, psychology, and anthropology included — and their crucial application to agricultural policy and governance. He recalled how the late great Dr. Gelia Castillo, National Scientist in Sociology, had once lamented that social scientists were “second-class citizens in a world-class university” that UPLB is — and he noted that they appear to remain so today. “It is about time to recognize… that the greater challenges in our agriculture are not so much the agri part but the culture dimension…. In fact, the bigger and more problematic part of our challenges in agriculture had to do with governance and social conflict.” Touché. UPLB’s new chancellor, Dr. Jose V. Camacho, is a social scientist (and economist) who could very well spearhead the needed change. Doctor Javier also called on UPLB to (1) elaborate schemes to consolidate our small farmholdings into larger, more efficient and viable operating units; (2) reorient focus from production to value chains, including farm export diversification; (3) enhance efforts in value-adding and food and beverage manufacturing; (4) manage the trade-offs between farm intensification and care of the environment; and (5) pursue new disruptive technologies, but biased to especially benefit small farmers. Until the country’s premier university becomes the vanguard in pursuing such change, outcomes in our most inclusive economic sector will continue to mirror its own sins of omission. [email protected] Source: https://opinion.inquirer.net/138334/great-man-great-ideas |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-alumni-researchers-recognized-by-the-nast-phl-as-outstanding-filipino-scientists/ | UP alumni, researchers recognized by the NAST PHL as outstanding Filipino scientists – UP Alumni Website | UP alumni, researchers recognized by the NAST PHL as outstanding Filipino scientists June 21, 2023 Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta Alumni and researchers of the University of the Philippines (UP) have been recognized by the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), the highest recognition body on science and technology, for their significant scientific contributions to the country. The NAST PHL will introduce the new members of the Academy, the 2023 Outstanding Young Scientists, and the researchers who won scientific awards for 2023, in an awarding ceremony to be held on 13 July 2023. This is as the culminating activity of the 45th NAST Annual Scientific Meeting, according to the NAST’s official website. NAST Academicians Three UP scientists and alumni are among the four new NAST PHL Academicians. Membership to the Academy is given to resident Filipino scientists elected as Academicians who have made exemplary contributions to science and technology in the Philippines. The three new Academicians from UP are: Dr. Maria Corazon A. De Ungria (Microbiology) and Dr. Gil S. Jacinto (Chemical Oceanography), both from UP Diliman; and Dr. Roel R. Suralta (Agricultural Sciences) of the Philippine Rice Research Institute. In addition, a UP alumnus, Dr. Leodevico L. Ilag (Microbiology and Immunology), will be conferred the title of new Corresponding Member, which is given to a non-resident Filipino scientist who has made exemplary contributions to the advancement of science and technology and who must have continuing connections and contributions to Philippine science. Outstanding Young Scientists for 2023 The NAST PHL will also award nine Outstanding Young Scientists (OYS) for 2023—young Filipino scientists below the age of 40 years old, who have made significant contributions to science and technology. Of the nine, five are members of the UP community: Nonawin B. Lucob-Agustin (Agricultural Science) of the Philippine Rice Research Institute; Jillian Aira S. Gabo-Ratio (Earth Resources Engineering) of UP Diliman; Reinabelle C. Reyes (Astrophysics), Associate Professor at the National Institute of Physics in UP Diliman; Albert Remus R. Rosana (Microbiology and Biotechnology) of the UP Los Baños; and Ourlad Alzeus G. Tantengco (Molecular Medicine) of UP Manila. Outstanding Book/Monograph and Outstanding Scientific Paper Awardees Several UP alumni will also be receiving the NAST’s 2023 Outstanding Book/Monograph awards, which is given annually for books and/or monographs published by Filipino publishers based in the Philippines within five years preceding the award, with the majority of the authors of publication being Filipinos. One of the two winning books/monographs is titled “The Philippines’ Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Learning from the Experience and Emerging Stronger to Future Shocks”, published by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies in 2022. The UP alumni among its authors are: Celia M. Reyes, Michael Ralph M. Abrigo, Arkin A. Arboneda, Roehlano M. Briones, Carlos C. Cabaero, Maria Margarita H. Debuque-Gonzales, Charlotte Justine G. Diokno-Sicat, Kris A. Francisco, Aniceto, Jr. C. Orbeta, Ma. Kristina P. Ortiz, Valerie Gilbert T. Ulep, Anna Rita P. Vargas, and Jana Flor V. Vizmanos. The Outstanding Paper (OSP) Award, on the other hand, is given annually for papers published in Thompson Reuters or SCOPUS-listed journals in the Philippines within five years preceding the award. Mudjekeewis D. Santos, who graduated from UP with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, is one of the authors of one of the winning scientific papers, titled “Vulnerability to Climate Change of ‘Giant Squid’ (Thysanoteuthis rhombus) Fishery in Marinduque, Philippines”, published in The Philippine Journal of Fisheries in 2021. NAST Talent Search for Young Scientists The winners of the NAST Talent Search for Young Scientists (NTSYS), a project of the NAST to encourage young people to pursue a career in science, will also be awarded. Chosen after the finalists’ paper presentations held on 21 April, the winners of the NTSYS are: First prize: Jayson G. Cosme (Physics) of UP Diliman Second prize: Michael T. Castro (Chemical Engineering) of UP Diliman Third Prize: Ann Franchesca B. Laguna (Computer Science and Engineering) of De La Salle University, who earned her BS Computer Engineering and MS Electrical Engineering degrees from UP Diliman In addition, Dr. Neil Jerome A. Egarguin (Mathematics) of UPLB and Mr. Charlon A. Ligson (Marine Science) of the UP Diliman Marine Science Institute are among the four who will receive special citations. NAST Environmental Science Award Dr. Dranreb Earl O. Juanico (Physics) of the Technological Institute of the Philippines is this year’s NAST Environmental Science Awardee. He is recognized for his outstanding scientific and technological research work that contributes to environmental protection and conservation. He earned his doctorate in Physics from UP Diliman. With reports by the UP Office of Alumni Relations. Source: https://up.edu.ph/up-alumni-researchers-recognized-by-the-nast-phl-as-outstanding-filipino-scientists/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/bulacan-state-university-instructor-i/ | Bulacan State University (Instructor I) – UP Alumni Website | Bulacan State University (Instructor I) June 10, 2022 JOB POSTING as of June 6,2022 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/vice-president-leni-robredo-will-be-guest-of-honor-in-u-p-alumni-awards-night/ | Vice President Leni Robredo Will be Guest of Honor in U.P. Alumni Awards Night – UP Alumni Website | Vice President Leni Robredo Will be Guest of Honor in U.P. Alumni Awards Night March 12, 2021 Los Angeles, California – March 11, 2021 – Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo along with U.P. President Danilo Concepcion; former Philippine Consul General of Los Angeles, Adelio Cruz; Philippine Airlines President Gilbert Santa Maria; National Artist, Ryan Cayabyab; and Filipino American Symphony Orchestra Director and Maestro Robert Shroder, all proud U.P. alumni will partake in the first U.P. Alumni Awards Night of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles (UPAAGLA) scheduled to be live-streamed on Saturday, March 27, 2021, 5:00 PM PDT, 7: 00 PM CDT and 8:00 PM EDT. According to UPAAGLA President, Ethel Rubio, nothing can be more fitting than to have a high- caliber, U.P. alumni guest line-up as they honor four fellow U.P. alumni who have made a mark in their respective fields and in the community in the following award categories: Service Recognition, Leadership Recognition, Most Distinguished Alumna/Alumnus, and Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Awards. With the goal of increasing the profile of U.P. alumni, UPAAGLA hopes that in sharing and highlighting the contributions of Filipinos in the Greater Los Angeles community, this awards night will be a source of inspiration to many. Explore. Empower. Excel. The UPAAGLA 2021 Awards Night will be live-streamed from the UPAAGLATV YouTube channel through the TFC USA Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/TFCUSOfficial with the support of its corporate sponsors – Paralon and Sonia Delen; and generous donors. For more information about the UPAAGLA Awards Night, please visit http://www.upaagla.org. #UPalumni #UPalumnus #isko #iska #iskolarngbayan #UPawards #UPrecognition #universityofthephilippines #upaagla #losangeles #greaterlosangales #upaagla2021awardsnight Media Contact: Yvee Tadeo-Guevara 310-488-5768 [email protected] |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-mindanao-1-computer-programmer-ii-3-laboratory-aide-i/ | UP Mindanao: (1) Computer Programmer II & (3) Laboratory Aide I – UP Alumni Website | UP Mindanao: (1) Computer Programmer II & (3) Laboratory Aide I April 19, 2022 Urgent hiring for an Artificial Intelligence Project! We are looking for (1) Computer Programmer II and (3) Laboratory Aide I to join the team. Interested applicants may refer to the post for additional details. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/shine-special-education-center-computer-graphics-teacher/ | Shine Special Education Center (Computer Graphics Teacher) – UP Alumni Website | Shine Special Education Center (Computer Graphics Teacher) October 24, 2022 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-baguio-and-upaa-baguio-recognizes-eight-outstanding-alumni/ | UP Baguio and UPAA Baguio recognizes eight outstanding alumni – UP Alumni Website | UP Baguio and UPAA Baguio recognizes eight outstanding alumni May 10, 2023 To see more photos, please visit the University of the Philippines Baguio Facebook IN PHOTOS | The University of the Philippines – Baguio recognized the outstanding alumni for their exceptional accomplishments and achievements in various fields. UP Baguio Chancellor Corazon Abansi and UP Alumni Association Baguio – Northern Luzon Chapter Baguio President Lilia Bautista awarded plaques to eight alumni during the UP Baguio Alumni Homecoming Gala Night over the weekend in Baguio City. Awardees include Apayao Representative Eleanor Bulut-Begtang, Film and Television Director and Writer Zig Dulay, Nueva Vizcaya State University Professor Emerita Loreta Vivian Galima, Baguio City Health Office Medical Officer Dr. Donnabel Tubera-Panes, Film Television and Theatre Director and Writer Emmanuel Palo, BFAR – National Fisheries Research and Development Institute Scientist Mudjekeewis Santos, PNP Directorate for Personnel and Records Management PCol. Benjamin Sembrano, and President Ramon Magsaysay State University Professor Ferdinand Tamoria. The awardees have demonstrated exceptional achievements in their chosen fields of endeavor and have given outstanding contributions that bring about significant benefits to the society and distinct honor to the University. UP Baguio Chancellor Abansi also awarded citations to the outgoing officers of the UP Alumni Association – Northern Luzon Chapter Baguio while the incoming set of alumni officials were inducted into office. Source: University of the Philippines Baguio Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/congratulations-to-the-new-midwives-of-the-up-manila-school-of-health-sciences/ | Congratulations to the New Midwives of the UP Manila-School of Health Sciences – UP Alumni Website | Congratulations to the New Midwives of the UP Manila-School of Health Sciences November 22, 2022 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW MIDWIVES OF THE UP Manila- SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES!!! (Midwifery Licensure Examination November 2022) 2nd Top Performing Schools – 97.06% TOP 1 – Jonathan C. Gatela, Jr. ,RM – 90.10% (PALO CAMPUS) TOP 3 – April T. Tabios ,RM – 89.90% (BALER CAMPUS) TOP 5 – Cristal C. Gayo ,RM – 89.40% (PALO CAMPUS) TOP 5 – Rhealyn C. Fedelino ,RM – 89.40% (BALER CAMPUS) TOP 7 – Maryl Criztel M. Catenza ,RM – 88.85% (BALER CAMPUS) #SDGs #GlobalGoals #SDG4 Source: University of the Philippines Manila Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/pinoy-appointed-editor-of-esteemed-intl-journal/ | Pinoy appointed editor of esteemed int’l journal – UP Alumni Website | Pinoy appointed editor of esteemed int’l journal June 21, 2023 For the first time in its 77-year history, the esteemed scientific publication Optik: International Journal for Light and Electron Optics will be helmed by a Filipino scientist. Prof. Percival F. Almoro of the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science National Institute of Physics (UPD-CS NIP) was appointed Section Editor of the Optik journal by international scientific publishing house Elsevier as of June 2023. Established in 1946, Optik is an internationally-renowned scientific journal, having published in its pages works by famous physicists including R. W. Gerchberg and W. O. Saxton, for whom the phase retrieval algorithm is named. It is also the official journal of the German Society for Applied Optics, which counts among its honorary members Nobel Prize winners Stefan Hell (2014, super-resolved fluorescence microscopy) and Denni Gabor (1979, holography). As of 2021, Optik showcased an above-average impact factor of 2.84. In his new editorial capacity, Almoro will have final responsibility and the last word on the journal’s specialized content in areas ranging from optical metrology and interferometry to phase retrieval. “This editorship stint is a great honor not just for me but also for all Filipinos,” Almoro said. “It is a recognition on the international stage that researchers in the country can carry out good quality research.” For interview requests and other media concerns, please email [email protected]. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/ph-space-agency-exec-is-first-filipino-to-head-intl-photogrammetry-society-panel/ | PH Space Agency exec is first Filipino to head int’l photogrammetry society panel – UP Alumni Website | PH Space Agency exec is first Filipino to head int’l photogrammetry society panel June 9, 2022 By: Gabriel Pabico Lalu – Reporter / @GabrielLaluINQ PhilSA Deputy Director General for Space Science and Technology Dr. Gay Jane P. Perez (Photo from the the Philippine Space Agency) MANILA, Philippines — A deputy head of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has been elected as president of the International Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) Technical Commission on Education and Outreach – the first Filipino to hold the position according to the agency. In a statement sent to reporters on Wednesday, PhilSA revealed that Dr. Gay Jane P. Perez, who handles the agency’s Space Science and Technology section, was the one who got elected to the said ISPRS post – one of the five commissions that make up the international organization that focuses largely on the science of studying physical objects by measuring and recording photographic images. PhilSA said that Perez’s work during the four-year term would deal with education and outreach, along with capacity-building and enhancing technology transfer between modes of geoinformatics. “The scientific and technical work of the ISPRS is accomplished by five (5) Technical Commissions. ISPRS Commission V, or Technical Commission V (TC V), focuses on education and outreach, and strives to promote capacity-building and know-how and technology transfer across all fields of geoinformatics, which include remote sensing, photogrammetry, and spatial information sciences,” PhilSA said. “This is accomplished through the development of cost-effective teaching methods applicable to different levels of learners – students, educators, practitioners – and designed to bridge the gap between rapid advances in science and technology and its practical applications,” they added. Perez said the goal of PhilSA to develop the country’s space sector jives with the aspirations of ISPRS, especially in producing individuals that can do remote sensing or studying physical objects or phenomenon without actually making physical contact – or by merely using photographs or infrared devices and any other measuring device. “Our initiatives on human capital development will ensure that we are able to produce competent individuals in the field of remote sensing, and space science and technology applications, in general,” said Perez, who is also a professor at the University of the Philippines (UP) Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology. “These initiatives further support one of the key development areas identified in the Philippine Space Policy, which is space education and awareness. We hope to advance this key development area by hosting the Technical Commission V: Education and Outreach,” she added. PhilSA said that Perez is currently in Nice, France, to participate in the XXIV ISPRS Congress from June 6-11, where she would give a presentation about perspectives on international Earth observation missions. Currently, there are other Filipino scientists in the commission that Perez heads: Dr. Josefino Comiso of the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is the commission’s vice president while Dr. Ayin Tamondong of the UP’s Department of Geodetic Engineering is the commission secretary. Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1608278/ph-space-agency-exec-is-first-filipino-to-head-intl-photogrammetry-society-panel |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/taste-of-home-singapore-based-chef-johanne-siy-on-her-favourite-filipino-eats/ | Taste Of Home: Singapore Based Chef Johanne Siy On Her Favourite Filipino Eats – UP Alumni Website | Taste Of Home: Singapore Based Chef Johanne Siy On Her Favourite Filipino Eats June 15, 2021 By Dudi Aureus While the Filipino chef hasn’t been based in the Philippines since 2003, she can’t help but miss the variety of nostalgic dishes that shaped her love for food Johanne Siy’s profession as a chef has taken her all over the world. Her journey started in New York when she enrolled at The Culinary Institute of America and further honed her skills under celebrity chefs Eric Ripert at Le Bernardin and Daniel Boulud at Café Boulud. She moved to Singapore to join Taiwanese chef André Chiang’s culinary team, and helped the restaurant earn two Michelin stars in 2017 and attain its highest ranking (No. 2) at the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017. When Restaurant André closed for good in 2018, she spent a few years travelling the globe and doing short stints at lauded dining establishments, including Faviken in Sweden, and Relae and Noma in Copenhagen, to expand her palate and knowledge about food. After her sojourn, she’s back in Singapore as the head chef of Mediterranean-inspired outfit Lolla where she whips up creative plates inspired by her travels. She may have a global palate, but comfort food for her is always the Filipino dishes she grew up eating in her hometown of Dagupan in the Philippines. Here are some of her favourites. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIDWmemHoR2/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=aa2bc4f9-00c3-40a0-a576-b67e89680a1c What do you miss most on the food/drink front when you are away from the Philippines or haven’t been back for a while? I miss specifics—like my mum’s arroz caldo (rice porridge), my aunty’s dinuguan and bopis (Filipino delicacies), a friend’s frozen brazo de Mercedes (meringue roll) and so on. I think home cooking is really the focal point of our food culture and the best meals to be had are those in homes where you have recipes handed down through generations. What is the first dish you eat when you return and where do you go for it? Caldereta and kare-kare with my in-laws. My father-in-law has an impressive compilation of family recipes. The dishes are so good that we are perfectly content to just eat at home if we didn’t need to catch up with some friends we haven’t seen in ages. https://www.instagram.com/p/CO__h_HHdxX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Do you have a favourite restaurant in the Philippines? For fine dining and for more casual experiences? I have not been based in the Philippines since 2003. But every time I go back, there is always something new on the food front. I’m always impressed by the chefs’ calibre of cooking, their inspirations and their depth of understanding of the cuisine. My favourites are the ones elevating Filipino food to the global stage with their modern and innovative take on our cuisine—Gallery by Chele and Toyo Eatery by Chef Jordy Navarra will always be on my list. I have heard good things about Hapag but have yet to try. For casual options, Sarsa by Chef JP Anglo and Manam are always good choices. If you have visitors/guests with you, where do you ensure you always go to give them a real taste of the Philippines? If time wasn’t an issue, I would take them on a road trip all the way up north and then fly down south. Given the regional nature of our cuisine, I think it’s very hard to give people an accurate representation of our cuisine without actually travelling around. I’ll take them to a market, seaside dining and maybe an ihawan (grill restaurant). https://www.instagram.com/p/COmSTAlnU8m/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Where do you like to meet up with old friends for food/drinks? For me, that means going back to my hometown in Dagupan—the stalwarts for me are Dagupeña and Matutinas—classic Filipino food and beach-side dining featuring the freshest seafood. I’ve been going to Dagupeña since I was a child. I’ve watched the staff grow from young men and women to the industry veterans they are now. Do you have a favourite bar and/or café in the Philippines? Bank bar in the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) area and some innovative cocktail bars in Poblacion. I’ve been hearing a lot about The Curator but have yet to go. Anywhere else that you never miss visiting when you are back? Salcedo market for my taho (soybean drink) fix. A lot of enterprising Filipinos also start out hawking there, so there’s always something interesting to discover. https://www.instagram.com/p/B7-tovtnVkh/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=c7acae57-f7e5-4607-9767-e1ce885b8f68 What do you always take back home with you when you leave the Philippines? Pure taba ng talangka (seafood paste)–not the commercial variety that you can just get anywhere. If you find the good stuff, it’s culinary gold. When I was with Restaurant Andre, we once put a dish on the menu that had ‘taba ng talangka and I remember having to lug a suitcase full of it back to Singapore every time. Where do you go to find authentic flavours of home where you live? I cook it at home. Our cuisine is so personal that everyone has a preference on how they want certain dishes done. For example, my version of adobo will be very different from someone else’s. The customisability of Filipino dishes where we are free to alter the recipes to suit our taste, not to mention the variety of sawsawan (dipping sauces) on the side, is a very unique and interesting aspect of our cuisine. Source: https://bit.ly/3xlTJmj |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upd-cs-nip-physicist-co-authors-groundbreaking-research-on-mysterious-superconductors/ | UPD-CS NIP physicist co-authors groundbreaking research on mysterious superconductors – UP Alumni Website | UPD-CS NIP physicist co-authors groundbreaking research on mysterious superconductors May 10, 2023 UPD-CS physicist Dr. Miguel Sulangi (left) beams with pride following his successful PhD defense in 2018 alongside Leiden University’s Dr. Jan Zaanen, his thesis advisor and co-author on the recent groundbreaking Nature Materials paper on overdoped cuprate superconductors. (Photo credit: Thea Sulangi) A team of physicists, including a Filipino researcher, have found that existing theories don’t completely account for the mysterious behavior of high-temperature superconducting materials that have left even Nobel laureates stumped for decades. The team’s discovery, which promises to spark completely new lines of research, was published recently in the prestigious journal, Nature Materials. Superconducting materials enable electricity to pass through them with no resistance, potentially allowing the creation of everything from magnetic-levitation trains to unprecedentedly powerful supercomputers. For a special kind of materials called high-temperature superconducting cuprates, superconductivity happens when electrons are removed in a process called “doping.” Baffling even Nobel laureates for decades Exactly how and why this happens is a mystery that has baffled even Nobel laureates. It was commonly thought, however, that when a large number of electrons are removed—that is, when cuprate superconductors are “overdoped”—they would behave as described by Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer (BCS) Theory, which was developed in the 1950s and has been used ever since to help explain conventional superconducting materials. But new experiments by a team of researchers supervised by Dr. Milan P. Allan of Leiden University in the Netherlands has shown that this is not the case. Filipino physicist Dr. Miguel Sulangi from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science National Institute of Physics (UPD-CS NIP) collaborated with Dr. Allan’s team on the theoretical modeling of these materials. “Our paper poses a challenge to the present understanding of cuprate superconductors at so-called ‘overdoping,’” Dr. Sulangi said. “This is the latest of a fresh round of papers showing that overdoped cuprates are not as conventional or ‘BCS-like’ as everyone previously thought they were.” A deeper mystery than originally thought Dr. Sulangi expressed hope that these new findings would not just rewrite textbooks but also spark new research interest in overdoped cuprates, which have largely been overlooked—particularly by scientists who believed that the materials’ superconductivity could simply be explained by traditional BCS theory. “We hope to convince experimentalists and theorists that these materials are anomalous and worthy of intense study. We want to provoke further research into this,” he explained. “What makes this study important is that it not only clarifies the nature of overdoped cuprate superconductivity, but it also reveals that the mystery surrounding cuprate superconductors is deeper than we originally thought,” said UPD-CS NIP associate professor Dr. Kristian Hauser Villegas, who was not involved with the study. “It’s good to see more Filipino researchers working at the forefront of physics and other fields, shoulder to shoulder with international colleagues. Hopefully, this encourages more Filipino kids to pursue science and add to our collective contributions to the growth of human knowledge,” he added. The team described their findings in a paper entitled, Puddle formation and persistent gaps across the non-mean-field breakdown of superconductivity in overdoped (Pb,Bi)2Sr2CuO6+δ. For interview requests and other concerns, please contact [email protected]. References: Tromp, W.O., Benschop, T., Ge, JF. et al. Puddle formation and persistent gaps across the non-mean-field breakdown of superconductivity in overdoped (Pb,Bi)2Sr2CuO6+δ. Nature Materials. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41563-023-01497-1 Source: https://journal.com.ph/upd-cs-nip-physicist-co-authors-groundbreaking-research-on-mysterious-superconductors/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/burt-g-dignadice-bsft95-upv/ | Burt G. Dignadice (BSFT’95, UPV) – UP Alumni Website | Burt G. Dignadice (BSFT’95, UPV) November 22, 2022 We send our deepest condolences to the family of Burt G. Dignadice (BSFT’95, UPV) who passed away November 20, 2022. Source: UPV Office of Alumni Relations Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/tan-mabilog-is-new-ipo-head/ | Tan-Mabilog is new IPO head – UP Alumni Website | Tan-Mabilog is new IPO head April 19, 2022 Mr. Carlson Alelis Ms. Gerthrode Charlotte Tan-Mabilog of the Division of Professional Education, University of the Philippines Visayas (ProfEd-UPV) is the new director of the Information and Publications Office (IPO), effective April 8, 2022. Tan-Mabilog finished her bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communication/Management and master’s in Education Major in English as a Second Language at UPV in 2001 and 2012, respectively. She has extensive experience in the media industry, being a news anchor for Ratsada 24 Oras, formerly Ratsada and 24 Oras Western Visayas, GMA TV-6’s afternoon public affairs and news program, from the early 2000’s until 2015. She also served as a field reporter, executive producer, and supervising producer for the said program. From 2012 to 2015, she was program manager for GMA Bacolod ’s public affairs program Isyu Subong and GMA Cagayan de Oro’s daily newscast 24 Oras Northern Mindanao. Prior to her working at UPV, Tan-Mabilog had served in various capacities as part of the academe. She was the former vice president and chief operations officer of Alphacrest Academy and Big Heart Development School based in Iloilo City. Likewise, she taught English in the high school and senior high school levels of Alphacrest Academy. She also served as a lecturer of the University of San Agustin’s Mass Communication program. Tan-Mabilog is a fellow of the 16th Lopez Jaena Journalism Workshop in UP Diliman. She is also a trainer, motivational speaker, book lover, movie enthusiast, mental health advocate, and writer, among others. She replaced Prof. Julie Prescott of the Division of Humanities as director of IPO. Tan-Mabilog’s appointment is effective from April 8 to December 31, 2022. Source: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/news/tan-mabilog-is-new-ipo-head |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/shine-special-education-center-licensed-special-education-teachers/ | Shine Special Education Center (Licensed Special Education Teachers) – UP Alumni Website | Shine Special Education Center (Licensed Special Education Teachers) October 24, 2022 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-diliman-grad-tops-landscape-architect-licensure-exam/ | UP Diliman grad tops landscape architect licensure exam – UP Alumni Website | UP Diliman grad tops landscape architect licensure exam July 28, 2023 By Claire Bernadette Mondares A graduate of the University of the Philippines-Diliman topped the Landscape Architect Licensure Examination given in July this year. Albertene Manabat Aloc got a score of 80.75 percent. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) said that 64 out 112 examinees passed. The University of the Philippines-Diliman was the top performing school, getting a 100 percent passing rate. The Landscape Architect board exam was conducted on July 19 to 20, 2023 in the National Capital Region and Cebu City. For the issuance of professional ID and certificate, successful examinees were advised to apply online at https://online.prc.gov.ph/ on August 29 to August 30, 2023. Source: https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/27/news/up-diliman-grad-tops-landscape-architect-licensure-exam |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/from-sea-to-sky-upd-cs-scientists-feted-for-pioneering-research/ | From Sea to Sky: UPD-CS scientists feted for pioneering research – UP Alumni Website | From Sea to Sky: UPD-CS scientists feted for pioneering research June 21, 2023 From the deepest stretches of the ocean to the farthest reaches of the sky, Filipino scientists are adding to humanity’s collective knowledge of the world. Their efforts have not gone unsung, as recent explorations by University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) researchers have earned acclaim from both national and international scientific and award-giving bodies. The University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) is one of the country’s premiere research and teaching institutions. In 2023, its outstanding researchers were honored locally and abroad by the NAST and Asian Scientist Magazine. (Photo credit: Nadine Lim, UP Photography Society) The Philippine National Academy of Science and Technology-Philippines (NAST) recently recognized six members of the UPD-CS community: two were named Academician; two were recognized as outstanding young scientists (OYS); and one won the grand prize in the 2023 NAST Talent Search for Young Scientists (NTSYS). Meanwhile an additional four UPD-CS researchers were highlighted in this year’s edition of the prestigious Asian Scientist 100. New Academicians The NAST is the Philippines’ highest scientific advisory and recognition body; its distinguished members are selected exclusively by the Academy itself and conferred the title, “Academician.” Gil S. Jacinto, PhD, of the UPD-CS Marine Science Institute (UPD-CS MSI) and Maria Corazon A. de Ungria, PhD, of the UPD-CS Natural Sciences Research Institute (UPD-CS NSRI), were recently inducted as Academicians for their respective work in marine chemistry and forensic DNA technology. Jacinto’s research interests are in nutrient and trace elements in tropical marine environments, marine pollution chemistry, submarine groundwater discharge, hypoxia, and seawater carbonate chemistry. He was MSI director from 2000 to 2006 and established the Marine Chemistry and Pollution Laboratory at the MSI, the first chemical oceanography laboratory in the Philippines. Meanwhile, De Ungria is known for her research in human population genetics and forensic DNA technology, which are invaluable tools for human identification in criminal investigation, disaster victim identification, and resolving parentage disputes. She provided technical assistance in drafting the Supreme Court Rule on DNA evidence, which was approved in 2007 and has since been used nationwide by the Philippine judicial system in handling sexual assault cases. She is the director of the Program on Biodiversity, Ethnicity, and Forensics at the Philippine Genome Center and concurrently heads the DNA Laboratory of the NSRI. Outstanding Young Scientists The NAST OYS award is given annually to Filipino scientists aged 41 and below who have made significant contributions to science and technology and have been published in reputable scientific journals. Jillian Aira S. Gabo-Ratio, DEng, of the UPD-CS National Institute of Geological Sciences (UPD-CS NIGS), and Reinabelle C. Reyes, PhD, of the UPD-CS National Institute of Physics (UPD-CS NIP) were recognized as this year’s OYS in the field of earth resources engineering, and astrophysics, respectively. Gabo-Ratio is an associate professor at NIGS, and is the institute’s officer-in-charge-deputy director for academic affairs. Her research interests are in economic geology, igneous and sedimentary geochemistry, geophysics, and tectonics. A topnotcher in the 2006 Geology Licensure Examination, Gabo-Ratio is a recipient of the UP Alumni of Michigan Centennial Professorial Chair (2021), One UP Faculty Grant (2019-2021), UPD Centennial Faculty Grant (2017-2021), and the UP System International Publication Award (2017-2022). Reyes, an associate professor at the NIP, made worldwide headlines in 2010 with her paper, “Confirmation of General Relativity on Large Scales from Weak Lensing and Galaxy Velocities which confirmed Albert Einstein’s Theory,” which was published in the high-profile journal, Nature. In 2020, she established the NIP Data and Computation Research Group, which is focused on data-driven astrophysics and computational physics. NTSYS Grand Prize Cosme, an associate professor at the NIP, is a theoretical physicist specializing in condensed matter. His paper, “Observation of a Continuous Time Crystal” clinched the grand prize at this year’s NTSYS. He also headed a recent study of dark matter, which resulted in a Nature Materials paper entitled, “Condensate Formation in a Dark State of a Driven Atom-Cavity System.” Asian Scientist 100 Meanwhile, Singapore’s Asian Scientist Magazine recently released the latest edition of its annual “Asian Scientist 100” list that fetes the region’s best and brightest researchers, touted as “Asia’s science superstars.” In the 2023 list are four scientists from UPD-CS: Pia D. Bagamasbad, PhD, from the UPD-CS National Institute for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (UPD-CS NIMBB); Aletta T. Yñiguez, PhD, of the UPD-CS MSI; and Allan Gil S. Fernando, PhD, and Mario Juan A. Aurelio, PhD, of UPD-CS NIGS. Both Bagamasbad and Yñiguez were Philippine Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS) awardees in 2022, for respectively spearheading an RT-PCR training program for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in support of the country’s COVID-19 response, and for developing and advocating sustainable fishing practices among local communities. In the same year, Fernando was awarded the National Research Council of the Philippines’ Achievement Award in recognition of his contributions to earth and space science. For his part, Aurelio’s contributions to structural geology and geodynamics education earned him the 2022 Gregorio Y. Zara Award for Basic Research from the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology (PhilAAST). For interview requests and other concerns, please contact [email protected]. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dolly-de-leon-and-acting-as-activism/ | Dolly de Leon and acting as activism – UP Alumni Website | Dolly de Leon and acting as activism June 9, 2022 Written by Jason Tan Liwag De Leon in “Historya ni Ha” (left) and “Folklore” (right). Photos courtesy of HAZEL ORENCIO and HBO ASIA/YOUTUBE After her star-making turn in Ruben Östlund’s “Triangle of Sadness,” Dolly de Leon has quickly become an international obsession. Film critics such as Neil Young, Guy Lodge, Jason Gorber, and David Ehrlich have been singing their praises, with Variety’s Clayton Davis even placing her in the early Oscars conversation alongside Michelle Yeoh. Now that the Palme d’Or-winning social satire is set to be distributed by NEON — the company responsible for the successful campaigns of films like “Parasite,” and “The Worst Person in the World” — the odds that de Leon will be at the Oscars does not seem so far off. Despite receiving the loudest round of applause after the premiere, de Leon still finds trouble believing in her success. “To be honest, I have not broken out in the Philippines,” she says in an interview with Manori Ravindran of Variety, explaining that, up until recently, “bit roles” have constituted her body of work in TV and film. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dolly de Leon (@dollyedeleon) It’s easy to draw connections between her and her character Abigail — a toilet manager at a luxurious yacht who, after a series of (un)fortunate events, suddenly finds herself in a position of power. Knowledgeable of the power dynamics and the stereotypical depictions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and domestic helpers, de Leon applauded Östlund’s choice to reverse hierarchies. “I thought it was a really fantastic idea,” says de Leon at the press conference in Cannes. “To bring us up in a place where we normally don’t feel like we’re in because we come from underprivileged families and we’re a developing country.” To an international audience unfamiliar with de Leon’s work, both are underdogs that seem to rise out of nowhere. While this level of acclaim for a Filipino actor may seem surprising, those who know de Leon and her body of work will agree that it is long overdue, if not tepid compared to the scale of her talents. De Leon began her acting career through the BA Theater Arts program at the University of the Philippines Diliman, where she was mentored by the late Tony Mabesa. Dulaang UP and Dulaang UP Laboratoryo became a playground for experimentation and was her oasis for the decades to come. She’d hone her talents and deliver critically acclaimed performances in stage productions such as Leila Shahid in “Bilanggo ng Pag-Ibig,” Gregoria de Jesus in “Oryang: Las Viajeras,” and multiple roles in José Estrella’s “Sepharad.” While considered a newcomer in the international scene, Filipino audiences have encountered de Leon in one way or another, her face recognizable even if one cannot always connect her with a name. De Leon would work the next decade as an actor in a variety of daytime and primetime telenovelas such as “Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan” and “Pintada.” In 2014, she received critical acclaim for her performance as flamboyant eldest sister-turned-loan shark Linda in Virgin Labfest’s “Ang Naghihingalo” and the widowed Mrs. Lunga in Tanghalang Ateneo’s “Middle Finger” — with Cora Llamas describing the latter as one that “transcend(s) stereotypes to become something intuitively genuine and real.” But the scale of critical success de Leon had in theater was not as easily replicated in the screen arts, with her only recently landing the lead role in Erik Matti’s “7 Days of Hell” — an episode in the second season of the HBO anthology series “Folklore.” With nearly four decades in acting, Dolly de Leon has been the face of many nameless Filipinas — from her first screen credit as a dormmate in “Shake Rattle & Roll III” to a doctor in “Diary ng Panget” to Rizalista leader in “Babae sa Septic Tank 3.” Despite this, de Leon’s involvement in Östlund’s “Triangle of Sadness” is unsurprising, largely because her best work always weaves in politics: from starring in Rody Vera and Loy Arcenas’ Martial Law reimagining of Anton Chekhov’s “The Three Sisters;” to playing May in Dennis Marasigan’s film adaptation of “Anatomiya ng Korupsyon;” to producing a series of plays surrounding martial law called “Never Again: Voices of Martial Law” following the burial of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. in the Libingan ng mga Bayani in 2016; to performing a heart-wrenching reading of Leila de Lima’s poem “Sa Bilangguan,” which narrates the senator’s experience of being a political prisoner. Even if her work does not deal directly with these historical atrocities, her roles have always been involved in narratives that question existing power structures: from her work as the sex worker Dahlia in Lav Diaz’s “Historya ni Ha,” as the mother Ella in Dodo Dayao’s “Midnight in a Perfect World,” and in her FAMAS-winning turn as Elsa in Raymund Ribay Gutierrez’s “Verdict.” Even her more humorous roles such as ‘Daks Chaser’ — a middle-aged woman struggling to get back into the dating scene — in Antoinette Jadaone’s “The Kangks Show” still play a part in questioning gendered expectations of women, and the role of beauty and youth as currency in society. The magic of de Leon’s artistry is rooted in this understanding of the politics that influence how stories and the characters within them are shaped. Drawing from stories of friends and loved ones who are OFWs, she also later narrated in an interview with CNN Philippines how she used the foreignness of the filming experience to inform her characterization. She is an actress who understands that stories are borrowed and to do them justice means to live them out truthfully onstage and onscreen. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ruben Östlund (@ruben_ostlund) “Never look at what you do as something small,” she says, days after being photographed on the red carpet, Palme d’Or in hand. “Everything that we do is big. All of the things we do eventually lead up to an end goal we are all looking for.” Such empathetic, complex, and even humorous work is a culmination of decades of observing, a commitment to telling stories from the fringes, and can only come from an artist whose art is rooted in activism. Source: https://www.cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/Film/2022/6/7/dolly-de-leon-acting-as-activism.html |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/richard-b-ali-bsa-2004/ | Richard B. Ali (BSA 2004) – UP Alumni Website | Richard B. Ali (BSA 2004) March 17, 2021 Our condolences to the family of Richard B. Ali (BSA2004). Source: UPV OAR Fb page |
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