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https://alum.up.edu.ph/emmanuel-rome-ysalakan-c-dela-cruz-bscomsci2019/ | Emmanuel Rome Ysalakan C. Dela Cruz (BSComSci2019) – UP Alumni Website | Emmanuel Rome Ysalakan C. Dela Cruz (BSComSci2019) June 13, 2021 Our condolences to the family of Lakan dela Cruz (BSComSci2019) who passed away June 7, 2021. Source: UPV Office of Alumni Relations FB page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/iamuphi-and-upaa-iloilo-send-relief-assistance-to-typhoon-agaton-hit-communities/ | iAmUPHi and UPAA-Iloilo send relief assistance to Typhoon Agaton hit communities – UP Alumni Website | iAmUPHi and UPAA-Iloilo send relief assistance to Typhoon Agaton hit communities April 19, 2022 Ms. AL Ramirez The iAmUPHi Alumni Group and UPAA Iloilo Chapter quickly responded to the call for help of Sara and Ajuy, Iloilo – two communities badly hit by Typhoon Agaton with its torrential rains and floods. Fifty (50) packs of assorted goods, including canned goods, instant chocolate drinks, biscuits, noodles and sanitary items, were turned-over to Ajuy, Iloilo, through Darlene Cabrera Alvarez on April 12, 2022. Another set of 50 packs was turned over to the Sara, Iloilo, on April 13, 2022, through Dr. Chippy Ubiernas- Gallinero. Both Alvarez and Gallinero are alumni of UP Visayas. The donations came from various alumni and friends of UP Visayas through the coordination of Dr. Marovi Celis of the iAmUPHi and UPAA Iloilo Chapter. The groups are still welcoming donations which can be deposited to: IAMUPHI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC. BPI Acct. # 002890-0110-82 GCash: 09269422660 (Liwanag Vistavilla) UP in the VISAYAS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. BDO Savings Acct. 00490074923 GCash: 09177075786 (Marianne G.) Source: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/news/iamuphi-and-upaa-iloilo-send-relief-assistance-to-typhoon-agaton-hit-communities |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/prof-selma-m-gonzales-cortes-1945-2022/ | Prof. Selma M. Gonzales-Cortes (1945-2022) – UP Alumni Website | Prof. Selma M. Gonzales-Cortes (1945-2022) October 24, 2022 UP Integrated School mourns the passing of Prof. Selma M. Gonzales-Cortes. She was a faculty of the Department of Practical Arts for 39 years until 2010, and an alumna from Batch 1962. Ma’am Cortes will be remembered for her tenacity, fortrightness, and generosity in wisdom and blessings. She will be missed by friends and former students at UPIS. — According to the family, her cremated remains will be at the UP Parish of the Holy Sacrifice on October 25, 2022. *Photo credited to Ma’am Selma’s FB page Source: University of the Philippines Integrated School |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-diliman-tops-the-2023-civil-engineer-licensure-exams/ | UP Diliman Tops the 2023 Civil Engineer Licensure Exams – UP Alumni Website | UP Diliman Tops the 2023 Civil Engineer Licensure Exams May 11, 2023 The University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman) Institute of Civil Engineering has once again demonstrated its excellence in the field of engineering by topping the April 2023 Civil Engineer Licensure Examination with an impressive 95.12% passing rate. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced the results on April 28, 2023, revealing that 2,935 examinees took the test nationwide. The UP Diliman Institute of Civil Engineering produced the highest-ranking passers in the examination, including Casmer Blah Dilangalen who ranked second, and Emilson Ryan Domanog Antes who ranked third. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the passers, particularly our graduates from the UP Diliman Institute of Civil Engineering, for their remarkable achievements. The UP Diliman Institute of Civil Engineering has a long-standing tradition of producing top-notch civil engineers who contribute to the nation’s development and progress. The latest batch of passers is a reflection of the institute’s commitment to producing highly competent engineers who are dedicated to serving the country. The UP Diliman Institute of Civil Engineering continues to produce excellent graduates who will make significant contributions to the nation’s development. We congratulate all the passers of the April 2023 licensure examinations and wish them all the best in their future endeavors. Source: https://coe.upd.edu.ph/2023/04/29/up-diliman-tops-the-2023-civil-engineer-licensure-exams/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-durp-grad-tops-annual-enple/ | UP DURP grad tops annual EnPLE – UP Alumni Website | UP DURP grad tops annual EnPLE August 2, 2023 Ms. Mary Ann Sedero The College of Management of the University of the Philippines Visayas congratulates the fourteen (14) graduates of the Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) Program, who are among the 115 passers in the July 2023 Environmental Planner Licensure Examination (EnPLE). EnP Janine M. Tabares, a DURP graduate of UP Visayas, topped the examination with a rating of 82.45%. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) conducts the annual EnPLE according to the provision of Republic Act 10587 (Environmental Planning Act of 2013) in regulating the practice of environmental planning in the country. Source: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/news/up-durp-grad-tops-annual-enple |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/md-phd-alumnus-chosen-as-outstanding-young-scientist-for-contributions-to-womens-health/ | MD-PhD alumnus chosen as Outstanding Young Scientist for contributions to women’s health – UP Alumni Website | MD-PhD alumnus chosen as Outstanding Young Scientist for contributions to women’s health June 21, 2023 Dr. Ourlad Alzeus Tantengco, a postdoctoral research fellow of the UP College of Medicine Department of Physiology, is the recipient of the National Academy of Science and Technology’s (NAST) 2023 Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS) Award. Dr. Tantengco finished his MD-PhD in Molecular Medicine at the UPCM. His research expertise lies in cellular and molecular research related to pregnancy and parturition. His innovative contributions include the development of organ-on-a-chip devices that utilize microfluidic technology to simulate maternal and fetal tissues during pregnancy. These devices have enabled him to investigate ascending infections in the female reproductive tract, offering opportunities for disease modeling, preclinical drug testing, and toxicological studies. Dr. Tantengco’s research extends to clinical and epidemiologic studies in infectious and tropical diseases, as well as women’s health. His work and collaborations with other Filipino researchers include papers on the environmental epidemiology of leptospirosis, diagnosis of intestinal schistosomiasis, and identification of microRNA as prognostic biomarkers for hepatic fibrosis in schistosomiasis patients. These community-based studies have led to the development of diagnostic and prognostic tools for schistosomiasis, while his involvement in studies on cytokine biomarkers for Filipino COVID-19 patients has provided valuable insights into the epidemiology and prognosis of COVID-19. Among his current research projects, Dr. Tantengco is engaged in a randomized controlled trial aimed at improving diagnostic strategies for ovarian cancer in Filipino women. He has also conducted research on HPV genotypes and genetic mutations associated with cervical cancer in the Philippines. Additionally, he serves as a co-investigator and community physician in a community-based study focused on detecting cervical human papillomavirus infection and sexually transmitted infections among women in the Philippines. His study on the co-infection of HPV and sexually transmitted infections among cervical cancer patients in the Philippines received the best oral presentation award at the 23rd Biological Sciences Graduate Congress at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. Furthermore, his research on the role of cervical exosomes in pregnancy earned him the silver award in the poster competition at the American Society for Reproductive Immunology 40th Annual Meeting. Dr. Tantengco is actively involved in various clinical research projects within the field of maternal-fetal medicine. In addition to his research endeavors, Dr. Tantengco actively engages in teaching and mentoring future physicians and scientists. He has also served as a co-adviser to BS Biology students at the UP Manila and Bulacan State University. In 2022, he established the Medical Informetrics and Science Laboratory, comprising approximately 150 medical students and doctors. He serves on the editorial board of the Pharmacognosy Journal and Obesity Medicine. Beyond his academic pursuits, Dr. Tantengco has made significant contributions as a health blogger and utilizes his clinical expertise to educate the public about health and diseases. He has created the platforms “Doktor Doktor Lads” and “Kalusugan ng Kababaihan” on Facebook, which have attracted over 340,000 and 24,000 followers, respectively. Through social media, he actively promotes health and combats misinformation by sharing freely accessible health articles written in layperson’s terms. (Dr. Tantengco is pictured with Dr. Clarissa Velayo at the Likhaan Center for Women’s Health in Tondo, Manila. He serves as a co-investigator and community physician for the HPV DEFEAT study, which is funded by DOST PCHRD. In this role, he conducts pelvic examinations and gathers cervicovaginal samples from patients in order to examine the prevalence of HPV infection, sexually transmitted diseases, as well as the microbiome and metabolome associated with HPV persistence in the Filipino population.) Source: https://www.upm.edu.ph/node/4270 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upaa-ic-brings-you-the-75-years-of-up-presence-in-iloilo-souvenir-photobook/ | UPAA-IC brings you the “75 Years of UP Presence in Iloilo” Souvenir Photobook – UP Alumni Website | UPAA-IC brings you the “75 Years of UP Presence in Iloilo” Souvenir Photobook November 18, 2022 UPAA-IC brings you the “75 Years of UP Presence in Iloilo” Souvenir Photobook. Be part of this milestone event. Have your photos included in this special commemorative coffee table book made in celebration of the 75 Years of UP Presence in Iloilo. This souvenir photobook has hardback covers and glossy pages. It features photos of the events in this hallmark celebration including the grand UP Alumni & Faculty Homecoming 2022. Contact the UPAA Iloilo Chapter for more details (see poster). Source: UPV Office of Alumni Relations Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-alumni-cabinet-appointees-and-elected-officials-in-the-last-may-2022-election/ | UP Alumni Cabinet appointees and Elected Officials in the last May 2022 Election – UP Alumni Website | UP Alumni Cabinet appointees and Elected Officials in the last May 2022 Election June 9, 2022 Photo by Jonathan Madrid, UP MPRO Mabuhay ang mga Iskolar Para sa Bayan! The University of the Philippines is very proud of its dear Alumni who have been appointed to government service and elected into office during the recently concluded May 2022 elections. Congratulations to all and may you be beacons of Honor and Excellence in nation-building! CABINET OF THE PHILIPPINES As of July 1, 2022 Secretary Enrique A. Manalo AB in Economics 1973; MA 1979 Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno BAPA-1968; MPA-1970; MA-Eco-1974 Department of Finance Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Catibayan Remulla AB-PolSc-1983; LLB-1987 Department of Justice Secretary Alfredo Espinosa Pascual BSChem-1969-cl; MBA-1972 Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman DipDEco-1998; MDEco-1998 Department of Budget and Management Secretary Ivan John Enrile Uy LLB-1988 Department of Information and Communication Technology Director-General Arsenio M. Balisacan MS-AgrclEco-1982 National Economic and Development Authority Press Secretary Rose Beatrix “Trixie” L. Angeles-Cruz AB-Linguistics-1992 Presidential Communications Operations Office National Security Adviser Clarita A. Reyes-Carlos BS in Foreign Service 1966; Master of Arts in Political Science 1976; PhD 1982 National Security Council Former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile Bachelor of Laws 1953 Cum laude Presidential Legal Counsel Governor Felipe M. Medalla MA-1976 Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Commissioner Lilia Catris-Guillermo UP Diliman BSStat 1977 UP Diliman Master in Engineering in Industrial Engineering 1981 Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) SENATORS Senator Alan Peter (Companero) S. Cayetano UP Diliman Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 1993 Senator Francis Joseph (Chiz) G. Escudero UP Diliman Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 1988 Senator Lorna Regina (Loren) B. Legarda UP Diliman Bachelor of Arts 1981 Cum laude Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri UP Los Baños Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business 1990 UP Open University Master in Environment & Natural Resources Management 2011 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Honorable Stella Luz F. Alabastro-Quimbo UP Diliman BS in Business Economics 1991 Summa cum laude UP Diliman Master of Arts in Economics 1994 UP Diliman Doctor of Philosophy in Economics 2001 2nd District Marikina Honorable Eleanor C. Bulut-Begtang UP Baguio Bachelor of Science 1987 Apayao Honorable Edgardo M. Chatto UP Diliman Bachelor of Arts in Economics 1981 1st District Bohol Honorable Jonathan Keith T. Flores UP Cebu Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 1995 2nd District Bukidnon Honorable Ciriaco, Jr. B. Gato UP Manila Doctor of Medicine 1984 1st District Batanes Honorable Marquez O. Go UP Manila Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 1975 UP Diliman Master of Management 1979 Baguio City Honorable Richard Frank I. Gomez UP Open University Associate in Arts 2009 4th District Leyte Honorable Edcel C. Lagman UP Diliman Bachelor of Arts 1962 cl UP Diliman Bachelor of Laws 1966 1st District Albay Honorable Ma. Lucille K. Ledesma-Nava UP Visayas Bachelor of Science in Biology 1988 Guimaras Honorable Antonio Agapito, Jr. B. Legarda UP Diliman Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Broad Comm) 1992 Antique Honorable Edward Michael VP. Maceda UP Diliman Bachelor of Arts in Communication 1993 4t h District Manila Honorable Jesus Crispin C. Remulla UP Diliman Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 1983 UP Diliman Bachelor of Laws 1987 Honorable Rufus B. Rodriguez UP Diliman Bachelor of Laws 1980 2nd District Cagayan De Oro Honorable Geraldine B. Roman UP Diliman Bachelor of Arts in European Language 1997 1st District Bataan Honorable Roman Gabriel T. Romulo UP Diliman Bachelor of Science 1991 UP Diliman Bachelor of Laws 1994 Pasig Honorable Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez UP Diliman Bachelor of Laws 1992 Leyte 1st District Honorable Jeyzel Victoria C. Yu UP Los Baños Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management 2018 2nd District Zamboanga Del Sur PARTY LIST Honorable Raoul Danniel A. Manuel UPV-Miagao Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics 2015 scl Kabataan Party-list (KPL) GOVERNOR Governor Dakila Carlo E. Cua UP Diliman Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 1999 Quirino Governor Arthur, Jr. R. Defensor UP Diliman Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy 1992 Iloilo Governor Gwendolyn F. Garcia Diliman Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communications 2000 Cebu Governor Ramon, III V.Guico UP Diliman Master of Arts in Education 2003 5th District, Pangasinan Governor Dulce Ann K. Hofer UP Diliman Doctor of Public Administration 2004 Zamboanga Sibugay Governor Hermilando I. Mandanas UP Diliman Master of Business Administration 1969 Calabarzon, Batangas Governor Victorino Dennis M. Socrates UP Diliman Bachelor of Laws 1986 Palawan Governor Presbitero, Jr. J. Velasco UP Diliman Bachelor of Laws 1971 Mimaropa, Marinduque Governor Susan A. Yap-Sulit UP Diliman Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics 1987 Tarlac VICE-GOVERNOR Vice-Governor Anacleto, III A. Alcala UP Diliman Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy 2002 Quezon, Region IV-A Vice-Governor Enrico R. Corvera UP Los Baños MS in Agricultural Engineering 1983 Agusan Del Norte, Region XIII Vice-Governor Hilario, III P. Davide UP Diliman AB in Political Science 1991 Cebu, Region VII Vice-Governor Krunimar Antonio, III D. Escudero UP Los Baños Bachelor of Arts in Sociology 2000 Sorsogon, Region V Vice-Governor Mark Ronald D.G. Lambino UP Diliman Bachelor of Science (Geography) 2004 Pangasinan MAYOR Mayor Kim Mikael D.G. Amador UP College Baguio Bachelor of Arts 2001 Manaog, Pangasinan Mayor Cristina (Tin) I. Antonio UP Diliman Juris Doctor 2013 Alcala, Cagayan Mayor Lisette M.Arboleda UP Diliman CSSP Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 2002 Romblon, Looc Mayor Eunice U. Babalcon UP Cebu Bachelor of Arts 2002 Paranas, Samar Mayor Antonio G. Bagasao UP Diliman BS in Business Administration & Accountancy 1980 Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya Mayor Mar-Len Abigail (Abby) S. Binay UP Los Baños BS in Human Ecology 1997 Makati City Mayor Myra A. Cabrales UP Tacloban Bachelor of Business Administration 1998 Biliran, Biliran Mayor Emerito Emmanuel D. Calderon UP Cebu Bachelor of Science 1985 Samboan, Cebu Mayor Nelson P. Collantes UP Diliman Bachelor of Arts 1975 Tanauan, Batangas Mayor Alfredo, II M. Coro UP Los Baños BS in Computer Science 1998 Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte Mayor Philip A. Dacayo UP Los Baños Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 1986 Solano, Nueva Vizcaya Mayor Nathalie Ann F. Debuque UP Manila Bachelor of Science in Industrial Pharmacy 2018 Anilao, IloIlo Mayor Faustino, IV. U. Dy UP Diliman Juris Doctor 2009 San Manuel, Isabela Mayor Rosario Mediatrix P. Fernandez UP Visayas Bachelor of Science in Management 1998 San Enrique, IloIlo Mayor Ramon Ronald V. Guico UP Diliman Bachelor of Fine Arts 1999 UP Diliman Certificate of Fine Arts 1998 Binalonan, Pangasinan Mayor Samuel T. Gumarin UP Manila Master of Public Health 1997 Buenavista, Guimaras Mayor Redentor D. Jardin UP Diliman Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 1988 UP Diliman MMaster of Science in Civil Engineering 1992 Jasaan, Misamis Oriental Mayor Rey C. Ladaga UP Diliman Bachelor of Arts in Economics 1969 San Jose, Occidental Mindoro Mayor Cielo Krisel B. Lagman-Luistro UP Diliman Master of Public Administration 2015 Tabaco City, Albay Mayor Arth Jhun A. Marasigan UP Los Baños Bachelor of Science in Economics 1999 Santo Tomas, Batangas Mayor Ma. Gloria C. Montenegro-Constantino UP Diliman AB in Political Science 1987 cum laude UP Diliman Bachelor of Laws 1992 Abra De Ilog, Occidental Mindoro Mayor Eliordo U. Ogena UP Diliman Bachelors of Laws 1978 Koronadal City, South Cotabato Mayor Orvi G. Ortega UPCC Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 1991 Mayor Percival Jr. A. Ortillo UP College Tacloban Bachelor of Arts 1987 Marabut, Samar Mayor Joelle Mathea S. Panganiban UP Baguio Bachelor of Science in Management Economics 2017 Angadanan, Isabela Mayor Edgar R. Rapanut UP Diliman BS in Business Administration & Accountancy 1980 Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur Mayor Elvi Peter L. Relampagos UP Diliman Bachelor of Arts 1979 UP Diliman Bachelor of Laws 1984 Loon, Bohol Mayor Pablito, Sr. V. Sanidad UP Diliman Bachelors of Laws 1967 Narvacan, Ilocos Sur Mayor Marcelino R. Teodoro UP Diliman AB in Philosophy 1990 Cum laude Marikina City Mayor Ruben L. Tinda-an UP College Baguio Bachelor of Arts 1984 Buguias, Benguet Mayor Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez UP Cebu College Bachelor of Business Management 1995 Ormoc City, Leyte Mayor Danilo C. Uy UP Diliman Bachelors of Laws 1990 Sison, Pangasinan Mayor Solomon G. Vicencio UP Diliman Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 2012 Catubig, Northern Samar Mayor Casimiro (Jun), III A. Ynares UP Diliman Master of Public Administration 2007 Antipolo City Mayor Francisco Javier (Francis) J. Zamora UP Diliman Master of Public Administration 2006 San Juan City Mayor Silvano C. Zanoria UP Diliman Master of Science in Civil Engineering 1978 Aurora, Zamboanga Del Sur VICE MAYOR Vice-Mayor Michelle Alice B. Baguilat UP Diliman Bachelor of Arts in Journalism 2003 Ifugao, Kiangan Vice-Mayor Erik Donn C. Ignacio UP College Baguio Bachelor of Arts 2003 Bokod, Benguet Vice-Mayor Adam Relson L. Jala UP Diliman Bachelor of Science in Community Development 2001 Tagbilaran City, Bohol Vice-Mayor Lloyd Peter M. Lopez UP Cebu College Bachelor of Science 1990 Loon, Bohol Vice-Mayor Arvin L. Losaria UP Iloilo Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning 2016 Lambunao, IloIlo Vice-Mayor Jesry T. Palmares UP Visayas Bachelor of Arts (Community Devt) 1994 City of Passi, IloIlo Vice-Mayor J. Melchor, Jr. B. Quitain UP Diliman Bachelor of Arts in Sociology 1993 Davao City Vice-Mayor Rowena R. Tuason UP Open University Diploma in Environment & Natural Resources Mgt. 2009 City of Masbate, Masbate Vice-Mayor Ryan S. Zerrudo UP Visayas Bachelor of Science in Management 2001 Sara, IloIlo |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/kenneth-g-gomez-bacd99/ | Kenneth D. Gomez (BACD’99 – UP Alumni Website | Kenneth D. Gomez (BACD’99 June 13, 2021 We send our sympathies to the family of Kenneth G. Gomez (BACD’99). He passed away June 12, 2021. Source: UPV Office of Alumni Relations FB page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/filipino-scientist-to-make-history-by-reaching-the-3rd-deepest-spot-on-earth-emden-deep-in-the-philippine-trench/ | Filipino scientist to make history by reaching the 3rd deepest spot on Earth (Emden Deep in the Philippine Trench) – UP Alumni Website | Filipino scientist to make history by reaching the 3rd deepest spot on Earth (Emden Deep in the Philippine Trench) March 18, 2021 Dr. Deo Florence L. Onda, a microbial oceanographer of The Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines is set to make history as one of the first humans and the first Filipino to reach the 3rd deepest spot on earth, located in the Philippine Trench called the Emden Deep which is approximately 10,400 m or 34,100 ft deep. Dr. Onda was invited by the organization Caladan Oceanic to join the Emden Deep Expedition targeted on March 22 to 28, 2021. He will be joined in the descent by Mr. Victor Vescovo, the current record holder of the deepest manned descent in the Marianas Trench in 2019. Mr. Vescovo is also the main sponsor of Caladan Oceanic, which is a private organization that has been setting records for deepest manned descents in the world’s deepest trenches, with the most recent one in the Marianas in 2019. Deep sea expeditions like this one are equivalent to the first early flights into outer space, thus it would be a major record-setting scientific and historic achievement. To date, most of these records are held by foreign scientists or explorers. The Philippine Trench is a unique feature found within the EEZ of the Philippines, and it is only appropriate that a Filipino scientist be one of the first to hold this record in the Emden Deep. Dr. Onda and Mr. Vescovo will dive the Emden Deep onboard the DSSV Pressure Drop, the only marine vessel in the world capable of launching the deep-sea submersible DSV Limiting Factor that can carry humans and repeatedly dive to the deepest parts in the world’s oceans. Part of the goal is to wave the Philippine Flag in the Emden Deep during its record-setting voyage, highlighting that it is an integral part of our nation’s heritage. Dr. Onda, as the sole Filipino researcher representing the country, will also be given a unique opportunity to be exposed to state-of-the-art vessels capable of deep-sea activities, which can enrich our experiences and knowledge as the Philippines builds its own National Academic Research Fleet (NARFleet), an ongoing national project funded by the Philippine Government. This endeavor can spark interest and passion for many other young Filipinos who would want to make a career in the sciences and bring more attention to the protection, preservation, and conservation of the Philippine marine environment. Dr. Onda is now onboard the DSSV Pressure Drop and will start the voyage from the port of Guam to the Philippine Trench. This activity has been fully coordinated with the Philippine Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and is considered a non-Marine Scientific Research (MSR) activity. For more information, please send inquiries to [email protected],ph/ (632) 922-3962, (632) 981-8500 local 2902 or email Mr. Rob McCallum ([email protected]), the expedition leader of the Caladan Expedition. Source: http://www.msi.upd.edu.ph/?fbclid=IwAR1sENv2idRtUvtKBpyU-YAmj9fT-aJ25cIUYVN_f56lKM9vTegY5b31aMw |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/meet-the-first-filipino-to-graduate-in-an-australian-university/ | Meet the first Filipino to graduate in an Australian university – UP Alumni Website | Meet the first Filipino to graduate in an Australian university June 10, 2021 Dr Dionisa Rola, fondly known as Dr Dan Rola says her memories of her two year stay in Australia always leaves a smile on her face Source: with permission C Rola McKernan Dr Dionisia Rola is the first Filipino Australian scholar under the New Colombo Plan. By Maridel Martinez Dionisia Rola was born to excel. An extraordinary woman who has lived through the hardship of war. In 1947, three years after the war through determination and hard work she graduated magna cum laude at the University of the Philippines when very few were able to complete their university degree. At one hundred years of age, she continues to find reasons to smile. Highlights After completing her Masters Degree at The University of Melbourne, Dr Dionisia Rola served as the Chair of the English and Comparative Literature Department at the University of The Philippines Diliman Dr Rola became the first female Chancellor in the UP System serving as the first Chancellor of UP Visayas She completed her masters degree in English at the University of Melbourne with honours in 1952. The first Filipino to graduate in an Australian University under the New Colombo Plan Celebrating a century “I am waiting for a hundred gifts to arrive,” she says when we spoke one rainy afternoon from her residence in Los Baños, Laguna, adding “It’s a bit gloomy today but a lot better now that I am speaking with you.” Reminiscing about her time in Australia gives her so much joy. Dr Dionisia Rola was teaching at the University of the Philippines’ Department of English when the opportunity to study in Australia came. “I remember a crowd was waiting at the airport when my plane landed in Melbourne. I felt so important, then I realized they were waiting for General Douglas Mac Arthur who arrived around the same time.” Instead, a man welcomed her at the airport and soon after felt the chill in her spine as she wasn’t dressed warm enough. Those days people knew little about the Philippines as we Filipinos knew little about Australia. Dr Rola recalls, “The ‘Phillip-pines’ they’d say. No one knew from which part of the globe we were, but that’s okay we didn’t know much about Australia either.” Dr Rola with former Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Amanda Gorely at the 2016 outstanding Australia Global Alumni Awards Source: Australia in the Philippines Facebook page Differences weren’t fundamental The diplomatic ties between both countries was its in infancy, there was much to learn about each other. The difference in English was one of the first things she noticed, people pronounced words differently, but it wasn’t so fundamental and wasn’t a hindrance to communication. For two years, she focused on completing her masters degree from the University of Melbourne, while she didn’t have enough time to socialize back then she was able to build a handful of lasting relationships. To this day, Dr Rola feels the warmth of Australians, prior to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic she would be invited to Australian events and would even get a visit from her Manila-based Australian friends. “My two years in Melbourne, I didn’t only gain a masters degree, I also got to experience a different way of life,” she says. “I can never forget that day when a man on board the train repeatedly asked me ma’am p-i-e I would reply no thank you then I realised he wanted me to pay for my train ticket,” she recalls with fondness that put a smile on her face. Source: https://bit.ly/3x9Tg6z |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upv-to-host-up-law-alumni-dinner/ | UPV to host UP Law alumni dinner – UP Alumni Website | UPV to host UP Law alumni dinner April 19, 2022 Atty. Andre Palacios The Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Visayas will host a fellowship dinner for the alumni of the UP College of Law who are in Western Visayas. UPV Chancellor Clement Camposano is inviting the UP Law alumni in Region 6 to attend the fellowship dinner to be held on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., at the main building, also known as the Old Iloilo City Hall, at the UPV Iloilo City campus. Before dinner at 5:00 p.m., the UP Law alumni may view the Law classrooms in the main building and take a group photo at the newly-inaugurated Oblation Plaza. The event will highlight the UP Law extension program in UPV, which began in September 2021 under the leadership of UP President Danilo Concepcion, and with the support of UP Law Dean Edgardo Carlo Vistan II and UPV Chancellor Camposano. The launch of the UP Law extension program in UPV coincides with the 75th anniversary of UP’s presence in Iloilo. UP Law offers the 4-year Juris Doctor program to full-time students and the 5-year program for students with full-time employment at the UP campuses in Diliman, Quezon City, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, and since September 2021, in Iloilo City. The special guests at the event this coming April 17 are the UP Law graduates in Western Visayas who recently passed the 2020/2021 bar examinations. The Supreme Court released the results of the exam on April 12, 2022. Three hundred forty-one out of 345 UP Law graduates, or 98.84%, passed the exam on their first attempt. Over two out of every five UP Law passers, or 44%, obtained a grade of 85 or better. Fourteen passers, including four from UP Law, are classified as “excellent passers” for getting a grade higher than 90. Over 760 passers, including 147 from UP Law, are classified as “exemplary passers” for obtaining a grade of 85 to 90. UP Law has the largest number of excellent and exemplary passers among all Philippine law schools. The UP Law alumni in Western Visayas who wish to attend the event may contact Assistant Professor Andre Palacios, UP Law coordinator for the extension program in UPV, at 09188129963 or [email protected]. Source: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/news/upv-to-host-up-law-alumni-dinner |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/felix-librero-1943-2021/ | Felix Librero (1943-2021) – UP Alumni Website | Felix Librero (1943-2021) March 19, 2021 Dear colleagues, friends and family, It is with great sadness that I bear the news of the passing of my father, Felix Librero last Tuesday, March 16, 2021. He was 77. Out of respect for his personal wishes, Lex’s remains were promptly cremated earlier today in private, in the presence of family. He has touched the lives of a lot of people — probably more than I realize. And many of you would like to pay their respects even in these difficult times. I would like to ask for a bit of patience from you and stand by as the Librero family coordinates with the UP Open University to figure out the best means of accommodating more friends, colleagues and family. I will be posting updates on this as soon as I have any for you. Thank you. Source: Al Libero FB page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/cheryl-b-bundalian-ms-horticulture-2021/ | Cheryl B. Bundalian (MS Horticulture 2021) – UP Alumni Website | Cheryl B. Bundalian (MS Horticulture 2021) August 4, 2023 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/up-visayas-college-of-arts-and-sciences-office-of-the-college-secretary-administrative-assistant-ii/ | UP Visayas College of Arts and Sciences Office of the College Secretary (Administrative Assistant II) – UP Alumni Website | UP Visayas College of Arts and Sciences Office of the College Secretary (Administrative Assistant II) November 18, 2022 NOTICE OF VACANCY: *Office/Unit/College: Office of the College Secretary, College of Arts and Sciences *Position Title: Administrative Assistant II (Administrative Assistant) *Plantilla Item No.: UPSB-ADAS2-2279-2004 *Salary/Job/Pay Grade: SG-8 *Monthly Salary: 18,998.00 *Deadline: 02 December 2022 For more details: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/employment Source: University of the Philippines Visayas Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/uplb-scores-95-35-on-the-civil-engineering-licensure-exam/ | UPLB scores 95.35% on the civil engineering licensure exam – UP Alumni Website | UPLB scores 95.35% on the civil engineering licensure exam May 11, 2023 Forty-one out of 43 examinees from UPLB passed the April 2023 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination, garnering 95.35% passing rate for the University. According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 5,887 out of 16,936 examinees successfully gained their licenses as the newest civil engineers in the country. The examination was conducted in N.C.R., Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Palawan, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga. (Kyle Ramiel Dalangin, with information from www.prc.gov.ph) Source: https://uplb.edu.ph/all-news/uplb-scores-95-35-on-the-civil-engineering-licensure-exam/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-ma-larissa-lelu-contreras-pesimo-gata-1974-2022/ | Dr. Ma. Larissa Lelu Contreras Pesimo-Gata (1974-2022) – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Ma. Larissa Lelu Contreras Pesimo-Gata (1974-2022) October 24, 2022 It is with deepest sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the untimely passing of our dear colleague, Dr. Ma. Larissa Lelu Contreras Pesimo-Gata on 22 October 2022. Our deepest condolences are with Ma’am Dap’s family and all who had the pleasure of working with her and knowing her. A life so beautifully lived, a smile no one can forget, the candidness that jolts, pricks, yet settles matters straight, and the bubbly talks that wipe away any moment of dullness, all these we cherish. You will be deeply remembered. May you rest in peace, Ma’am Dap. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, 11-12 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot… He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. Source: UPLB Department of Social Forestry and Forest Governance |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/ced-alum-among-educ-licensure-topnotchers/ | CEd alum among educ licensure topnotchers – UP Alumni Website | CEd alum among educ licensure topnotchers June 20, 2023 Bonador. Photo from Bonador’s Facebook account A UP Diliman (UPD) College of Education (CEd) graduate was among the topnotchers in the March 2023 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT). Mikaela Andrea Bonador was among the six individuals who topped the elementary level of the examination with a 92.2 percent rating. Also included in the top 10 is Mikaela Isabel Almalvez, who ranked eighth with a 90.8 percent rating. Together they lead the seven examinees who passed the LEPT, giving UPD an 87.5 percent passing rate for this category. A native of Occidental Mindoro, Bonador graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree (elementary education) in 2020. In a video interview with GMA Integrated News, Bonador said she intends to stay in the country to practice her profession. “Naniniwala po kasi ako sa power ng education at sa importance po ng paniniwala sa mga bata, sa students. Tulong-tulong po na mas ma-improve po nila ang society natin,” she said. For the secondary level, UPD landed sixth among the top-performing schools, with a 94.23 percent passing rate. The Professional Regulation Commission and Board for Professional Teachers define a top-performing school as one that fielded more than 50 examinees and achieved at least 80 percent passing rate. Both garnering a 91 percent rating, Joy Charisse Bulan and Joan Ivy Garcia are among the 20 who ranked 10th in the examination. Source: https://upd.edu.ph/ced-alum-among-educ-licensure-topnotchers/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-visayas-office-of-the-chancellor-attorney-iii/ | UP Visayas Office of the Chancellor (Attorney III) – UP Alumni Website | UP Visayas Office of the Chancellor (Attorney III) June 8, 2022 NOTICE OF VACANCY: *Office/Unit/College: Office of the Chancellor *Position Title: Attorney III *Plantilla Item No.: UPSB-ATY3-203-2010 *Salary/Job/Pay Grade: SG-21 *Monthly Salary: 62,449.00 *Deadline: 27 June 2022 For more details: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/employment/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/atty-victor-avecilla-79-being-appointed-as-the-presiding-commissioner-of-the-third-division-of-the-national-labor-relations-commission-nlrc/ | Atty. Victor Avecilla ‘79 being appointed as the Presiding Commissioner of the Third Division of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) – UP Alumni Website | Atty. Victor Avecilla ‘79 being appointed as the Presiding Commissioner of the Third Division of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) March 21, 2021 The Upsilon Sigma Phi congratulates Atty. Victor Avecilla ‘79 for his appointment as the Presiding Commissioner of the Third Division of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC). The NLRC is a quasi-judicial agency attached to the Department of Labor and Employment. It is mandated to adjudicate labor and management disputes involving local and overseas workers. Fellow Victor concurrently serves as a columnist for the Daily Tribune. He has been an assistant professor in the UP College of Mass Communication since 1992. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communication from the UP College of Mass Communication and a Juris Doctor degree from the UP College of Law. Congratulations, Brod! Source: Upsilon Sigma Phi FB page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/professor-emeritus-leticia-h-tison-1929-2021/ | Professor Emeritus Leticia H. Tison (1929-2021) – UP Alumni Website | Professor Emeritus Leticia H. Tison (1929-2021) June 9, 2021 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭, 𝐌𝐚’𝐚𝐦 𝐓! The Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus Leticia H. Tison. She served the department as one of its founding members and as a chairperson when the department was still the Department of Speech and Drama. *details of the DSCTA Tribute to follow Source: UP Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts FB page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/double-the-success-a-father-son-journey-in-pursuing-higher-learning-together/ | Double the Success: A Father-Son Journey in Pursuing Higher Learning Together – UP Alumni Website | Double the Success: A Father-Son Journey in Pursuing Higher Learning Together June 20, 2023 Written by Pinky Halos ♦ Edited by Myra C. Almodiel and Anna Cañas-Llamas Photo credit: UP Open University Ronald Hilaria and his son Ron David Hilaria share their positive experiences with the University of the Philippines Open University’s (UPOU) Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) program. Ronald, the head of his company’s human resources department, enrolled in UPOU’s Graduate Certificate in Distance Education program to better understand e-learning and implement it in his company’s corporate university. The knowledge he gained from the program helped him spearhead the establishment of an e-learning portal, which proved to be very useful during the pandemic. Ronald’s UPOU education also helped him advance his career and create opportunities for him and his son to bond over school requirements. On the other hand, his son, Ron David Hilaria, was a student at UP Diliman who struggled to fit into the culture of a traditional university and found UPOU’s ODeL program to match his learning style better. He appreciated the flexibility of being able to control his schedule and do advanced study or fast-track the completion of his requirements. In 2019, Ron David enrolled in the Associate in Arts program at UPOU. He also appreciated that his father could better relate to him regarding school requirements. They could talk about their modules, the discussion forums they attended, and all the other things they were going through in their respective studies. His UPOU experience was an eye-opener for him and he was glad that he studied at UPOU for the past two years. Ron would continue with his distance education by taking up BAMS next. Both father and son highly recommend UPOU’s ODeL program to people who are working and still want to pursue higher or advanced learning, as well as those who want to try something different from traditional university education. UP Open University utilizes ODeL as its mode of teaching and learning, and its mission is to provide access to quality higher education to Filipinos everywhere. UPOU is open to students who are not able to join traditional and physical clases, since all teaching and learning is done online. Source: https://www.upou.edu.ph/news/double-the-success-a-father-son-journey-in-pursuing-higher-learning-together |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-photo-awards-2022-check-the-amazing-filipino-photography/ | UP PHOTO AWARDS 2022: CHECK THE AMAZING FILIPINO PHOTOGRAPHY! – UP Alumni Website | UP PHOTO AWARDS 2022: CHECK THE AMAZING FILIPINO PHOTOGRAPHY! April 25, 2022 FINALISTS ARE ANNOUNCED! This is it! This is the moment you have all been anticipating! The finalists for the 2022 UP Photo Awards have been announced! The UP Photo Awards 2022 attracted thousands of entries from throughout the country. These submissions, shot with a smartphone, DSLR, or drone, were meticulously judged by our esteemed jury, all of whom are experts in different fields of creative arts. The final award ceremony will recognize one grand prize winner, branded “The 2022 UP Photo Awards Best Photograph Award,” and four category winners, dubbed “The 2022 UP Photo Awards Best Photograph Category Award.” Each of the five winners will receive a cash prize in addition to a trophy. This competition features five categories. The board has picked five finalists in each category to compete for the Php 100,000 and a trophy at the 2022 UP Photo Awards Best Photograph Award. The following four categories, each with a single winner, will receive “The 2022 UP Photo Awards Best Photograph Category Award” and Php 25,000 in cash and trophies. At this point, we are releasing the top five finalists in each category. These are the photographs that have been chosen and have a chance to win the grand prize. We also reveal the winners of the special category awards, which include Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention. These are special awards that do not include a monetary prize and are not considered in the selection process for the top prize. To check if you won, log in to your UP Photo Awards Account, go to the ENTRY History, and check a PDF file of your award. Stay tuned for details on the awarding event, which will take place in May. Meanwhile, enjoy the great photographs, one of which may be your entry! Click the link: THE FINALISTS |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/uplb-scores-100-in-electrical-engineering-licensure-exam/ | UPLB scores 100% in electrical engineering licensure exam – UP Alumni Website | UPLB scores 100% in electrical engineering licensure exam May 11, 2023 Twenty-six examinees from UPLB made the University proud after all of them passed the April 2023 Electrical Engineers Licensure Examination. Lance Patrick Alarcon scored a rating of 92.10%, placing him in the third spot. Mark Jayson Salud placed sixth with a rating of 91.05%. The licensure exam was conducted in NCR, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Palawan, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga (Kyle Ramiel Dalangin, with information from www.prc.gov.ph). Source: https://uplb.edu.ph/all-news/uplb-scores-100-in-electrical-engineering-licensure-exam/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-high-school-cebu-batch-1993-donates-p50000-to-the-up-cebu-varsity-program-fund-drive/ | UP High School Cebu Batch 1993 donates P50,000 to the UP Cebu Varsity Program Fund Drive – UP Alumni Website | UP High School Cebu Batch 1993 donates P50,000 to the UP Cebu Varsity Program Fund Drive November 18, 2022 Thank you to UP High School Cebu Batch 1993 for your donation of P50,000.00 to the UP Cebu Varsity Program fund drive. Our athletes are determined to make the most of their first CESAFI experience. Any assistance from the alumni and the rest of the community either in-kind or monetary will have a lasting impact in helping us carry forward the program in its initial year. #UPFight #UPCebuFight Source: University of the Philippines Cebu Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/salvo-o-salvacion/ | Salvo O. Salvacion (MS Soil Science 2018) – UP Alumni Website | Salvo O. Salvacion (MS Soil Science 2018) August 4, 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/uplb-grad-tops-october-2022-chemist-board-exam/ | UPLB grad tops October 2022 chemist board exam – UP Alumni Website | UPLB grad tops October 2022 chemist board exam October 26, 2022 MANILA — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Tuesday announced the results of the Chemist Licensure Examination and Chemical Technician Licensure Examination given this month. The PRC said 284 out of 731 passed the Chemist Licensure Examination. Carmel Rose Malones Rolloque of the University of the Philippines Los Baños topped the chemist boards with a 91.30 percent score rating. Ryan Joseph Ycoy Magsipoc of the University of Santo Tomas came in second with a 90.60 rating, while Yumi Lee Briones of the Ateneo De Manila University came in third place with a rating of 88.80 percent. Meanwhile, the PRC said 2,204 out of 2,588 passed the Chemical Technician Licensure Examination, also given this month. Carlos Antonio Nicdao Concepcion of UPLB, Christian Rey Salinio dela Cruz of Technological University of the Philippines in Visayas, and Jopette Marie Binasahan Villas of the Eastern Visayas State University in Tacloban City were tied in first place with a rating of 94 percent. The PRC also said those who failed the board examination for chemist but had obtained a rating of at least 70 percent in any two subjects can register as chemical technician. UP Los Baños was the top performing school with a passing percentage of 82.35 percent. TUP Visayas, meanwhile, was the top performing school in the chemical technician licensure examination with a 100 percent passing rate. Here are the successful examinees. Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/26/22/uplb-grad-tops-october-2022-chemist-board-exam |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/564-pass-june-physical-therapist-exam-88-pass-occupational-therapist-test/ | 564 pass June physical therapist exam, 88 pass occupational therapist test – UP Alumni Website | 564 pass June physical therapist exam, 88 pass occupational therapist test June 8, 2022 A graduate of the University of the Philippines-Manila was the top scorer among 564 successful takers of the June 2022 physical therapist licensure examination. According to the Professional Regulation Commission in results released on Tuesday, Jean Ella Marie Taruc Razon of UP Manila scored 88.05% to best a field of 1,032 test takers. In second place is Kevin Anthony Gutierrez Patron of De La Salle Medical & Health Sciences Institute, with a passing score of 88.0%. Go here for the complete list of passers in the June 2022 CPA licensure examination. Note that the letter Ñ is ordered after Z, so a person with the surname Rañola, for example, is listed after a person with the surname Razon. The top performing school is UP Manila, with a passing rate of 92.86%, or 26 of its 28 examinees. The exam was administered in Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Pampanga earlier this month. Meanwhile, 88 out of 247 passed the occupational therapist licensure exam, also administered earlier this month. The topnotcher is Anne Marydon Vera Lariosa from the University of Santo Tomas, with a score of 81%. In second place is Bryan Daneal Arcenas Geguiento from Emilio Aguinaldo College-Manila, with a score of 80%. UP Manila is again the top performing school, with a 92.86% passing rate once more, or 13 out of 14 examinees passing. — BM, GMA News Source: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/834170/564-pass-june-physical-therapist-exam-88-pass-occupational-therapist-test/story/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/mario-i-miclat-phd-1949-2021/ | Mario I. Miclat, PhD (1949-2021) – UP Alumni Website | Mario I. Miclat, PhD (1949-2021) April 4, 2021 Source: Asian Center, UP Diliman FB page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upou-invites-alumni-to-its-first-ever-congress-this-july/ | UPOU Invites Alumni to its first-ever Congress this July – UP Alumni Website | UPOU Invites Alumni to its first-ever Congress this July June 9, 2021 The UP Open University (UPOU) will be holding its first-ever Alumni Congress on 30-31 July 2021. All its graduates from 1997 are invited to participate. We hope that through this Alumni Congress, UPOU will be able to strengthen its ties with its alumni, as well as build a strong network among its alumni members. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) in collaboration with the UPOU Alumni Foundation Inc. (UPOUAFI) will be holding its first-ever Alumni Congress on 30-31 July 2021. All graduates of UPOU since 1997 are invited to take part in this momentous and historic event. UPOU celebrated its 25th year in 2020 just before the pandemic disruption. In its 26th year, UPOU will gather its alumni in this 2-day event to strengthen the tie of the university with its alumni, as well as build a strong network among its alumni members. This way, the alumni will be able to contribute to the fulfillment of UPOU’s mission of providing quality higher education through open and distance elearning. The UPOU Alumni Congress carries the theme of the university “Sustainability and Agility of the UPOU Alumni Community amidst Disruptions.” The event will be held online via Zoom. As UPOU has had students and graduates from more than 70 countries around the world, UPOU looks forward to having participants from across the globe. The event will open at 9:00 AM (Philippine Standard Time) on 30 July 2021. Separate events for the alumni of each of the three Faculty Offices will also be held, which are organized by UPOUAFI in coordination with the Chapter Officers. The UPOU Alumni Congress 2021 is spearheaded by the UPOU Office of Public Affairs. To register for the UPOU Alumni Congress 2021, click https://forms.gle/aQwF57XcmCQcVmcM6. Visit the UPOU Facebook Page for updates or email [email protected]. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-mindanao-department-of-humanities-ba-communication-and-media-arts-program-full-time-faculty-member/ | UP Mindanao Department of Humanities BA Communication and Media Arts program (Full -time Faculty Member) – UP Alumni Website | UP Mindanao Department of Humanities BA Communication and Media Arts program (Full -time Faculty Member) November 18, 2022 The BA Communication and Media Arts program of the Department of Humanities is in need of a full-time (tenure-track) faculty member. Qualifications: • Graduate of a Master in Arts in Communication Arts, Creative Writing, or any related communication or literature degree • Practical experience and/or specialization in literary criticism, media studies, creative writing, or media production • Prior teaching experience is an advantage • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Resourceful, creative, and a team player • Willingness to work in Davao City • Adaptable to blended (online and face-to-face) instruction Responsibilities: • Teach courses in the BA Communication and Media Arts and BA English (Creative Writing) degree programs • Mentor and critic undergraduate thesis proposals and outputs • Engage in research, academic publication, public service, and extension work • Participate in department, college, and university activities and committees • Contribute to the improvement of the BA • Communication and Media Arts degree program Applicants may send their • updated CV • cover letter • digital copy of Transcript of Records • teaching statement • portfolio (PDF or website) and other pertinent documents to Prof. Jhoanna Lynn B. Cruz, PhD Chair, Department of Humanities College of Humanities and Social Sciences University of the Philippines Mindanao [email protected] Deadline for application: 30 November 2022 Source: University of the Philippines Mindanao Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/ruben-fortunato-totet-m-de-jesus-1961-2023/ | Ruben Fortunato “Totet” M. De Jesus (1961-2023) – UP Alumni Website | Ruben Fortunato “Totet” M. De Jesus (1961-2023) May 15, 2023 The UP College of Fine Arts is one in prayer and sympathy for our dear Sir Totet/Sir Ruben/Sir DJ. Thank you Sir Totet, you will be missed. Source: UP College of Fine Arts Department of Visual Communication Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/kenton-chambers-holdings-limited-marketing-staff/ | KENTON CHAMBERS HOLDINGS LIMITED – Marketing Staff – UP Alumni Website | KENTON CHAMBERS HOLDINGS LIMITED – Marketing Staff April 26, 2022 We are looking for a Marketing Staff, with the right attitude to undertake marketing work for the firm. Previous experience in the field of immigration consulting could be an advantage, although it is not absolutely necessary. The candidate must possess the ability to adapt to a vastly changing environment whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism. The ability to hold a consistent positive attitude, patience and empathy are essential. A candidate who possesses outstanding marketing and promotional skills will also have much advantage. In return, we will provide quality training and experience, with a great opportunity for long-term career advancement. This position is ideal for a person who would like to become a core member of a vastly expanding and successful firm. This position is a contractual basis arrangement. Key Requirements and Tasks: Excellent customer service Excellent command of English- oral and written Good typing speed MS office proficient Work from home for most of the time but also willing to travel within the Philippines Being able to generate leads through personal or social media marketing Has own equipment (desktop or laptop) Strong and steady internet speed Reporting your target requirement weekly, monthly and quarterly Liaising with other departments in the office Positive attitude Team player If you are interested, please send your resumé and cover letter addressed to Mr Ken Oh, Principal Lawyer. Company Name: Kenton Chambers Lawyers Location of Head Office: Auckland, New Zealand Email address: [email protected] Attention to: Hiedie Jimenez |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/ruelito-pine/ | Ruelito R. Pine (BS Zoology 1997) – UP Alumni Website | Ruelito R. Pine (BS Zoology 1997) August 4, 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/black-pearl-consult-nurses-to-be-based-in-usa/ | Black Pearl Consult (Nurses to be based in USA) – UP Alumni Website | Black Pearl Consult (Nurses to be based in USA) October 26, 2022 Black Pearl Consult is an international HR company headquartered in Abu Dhabi with international network in 9 different countries. They provide holistic HR solutions to clients across the region such as recruitment, psychometric assessment, coaching, training and general HR projects. They are looking for individuals who have: · At least 1 year of nursing experience in a tertiary hospital (100+ bed capacity) · With experience in various nursing disciplines (except neonatal/pediatric ward/OB GYNE) · Ideally with either TOEFL / IELTS and an NCLEX passer (processing time of your application will be between 3 months to 1 year) · However, those who don’t have TOEFL / IELTS /NCLEX may also be considered (processing time of your application will be more than a year) · Willing to work in any state of the United States of America · Willing to work for 36 hours per week Black Pearl Company Profile Medical Candidate Summary Sheet Copy of Process Payment Responsibility FAQ’s for USA Nursing Job Criteria Requirement to US List of Requirements to be submitted by a candidate Process Flow If interested, please answer the medical candidate summary sheet and send along with a copy of updated CV to [email protected] For more details, please visit their website – www.blackpearlconsult.com |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-alumni-who-won-last-may-2022-election/ | UP Alumni Cabinet appointees and winners in the last May 2022 Election – UP Alumni Website | Protected: UP Alumni Cabinet appointees and winners in the last May 2022 Election June 3, 2022 To view this protected post, enter the password below: Password: |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/cubar-91/ | Cubar, 91 – UP Alumni Website | Cubar, 91 April 5, 2021 Former Linguistics professor and Commissioner of the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) Ernesto H. Cubar passed away on Mar. 24 due to a lingering illness. He was 91. Cubar was among the first KWF commissioners appointed when it was established in 1991. He served as KWF Commissioner until his retirement from government service. He served as the Associate Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy from 1983 to 1989 and was Chair of the Department of Linguistics in the 1970s. Cubar together with wife Nelly, authored “Writing Filipino Grammar: Traditions & Trends,” which to this day has served as a reference material for students and researchers of Philippine structural linguistics. The two also authored two monographs: “A Critical Survey of the Grammars of Philippine Languages” and “A Critical Survey of Philippine Lexicography.” Recently, the Department of Linguistics launched the publication of his groundbreaking work, “Topicalization and other related process in Philippine languages” as The Archive Special Publication. Cubar obtained his MA Linguistics from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), USA under the Fulbright Smith-Mundt scholarship in 1961, and earned his BA English at UP in 1954. Source: https://upd.edu.ph/cubar-91/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/filipina-ceo-circle-fetes-lone-ph-magsaysay-awardee/ | Filipina CEO Circle fetes lone PH Magsaysay Awardee – UP Alumni Website | Filipina CEO Circle fetes lone PH Magsaysay Awardee May 17, 2023 By Arlo Custodio A FILIPINO pediatrician who has been championing the Filipino child’s right to protection by creating safe spaces for abused children nationwide, and the lone 2022 Ramon Magsaysay awardee from the Philippines, was the guest and keynote speaker at the Filipina CEO Circle (FCC) general membership meeting on May 11, 2023 held at the Ramon Magsaysay Center in Malate, Manila. FCC co-founder Marife Zamora introduced host Cathy Yang, who in turn introduced pediatrician Bernadette Madrid. The doctor spoke on her advocacy that earned her Asia’s equivalent to the Nobel Peace Prize. Now on its 65th year, Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation’s citation of Madrid reads in part: “Born to a family of professionals in Iloilo, Philippines, she studied medicine and pediatrics at the University of the Philippines Manila (UP Manila) and did a post-residency fellowship in ambulatory pediatrics at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. The center’s Child Abuse Program opened her eyes to a problem that she and fellow Filipino doctors did not quite discern, though this was very much a part of daily reality in her home country, with its conditions of poverty, child labor, trafficking, and violence. (From left) US Embassy Deputy Economic Counselor Alaina Magnotta, USAid Agreement Officer’s Representative Consuelo Lacson-Anonuevo, Valerie Pama, Susan Afan, The Manila Times President and COO Blanca Mercado, Kat Luna-Abelarde, Bernadette Madrid, Cathy Yang, Karen de Venecia, Margie Moran-Floirendo, Marife Zamora, Esther Santos and Ginia Domingo. (From left) US Embassy Deputy Economic Counselor Alaina Magnotta, USAid Agreement Officer’s Representative Consuelo Lacson-Anonuevo, Valerie Pama, Susan Afan, The Manila Times President and COO Blanca Mercado, Kat Luna-Abelarde, Bernadette Madrid, Cathy Yang, Karen de Venecia, Margie Moran-Floirendo, Marife Zamora, Esther Santos and Ginia Domingo. “Upon her return to the Philippines, she tried to establish a Child Abuse Program in the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in Manila, the country’s premier public hospital, but the program was short-lived for lack of support. Madrid returned to Iloilo, started a private practice, and seemed headed for a quiet, provincial career until she was called back to Manila in 1996 to head an emergency unit for abused children in PGH, at the insistence of UP Manila and American child protection crusader David Bradley and the Advisory Board Foundation (now CityBridge Foundation). In 1997, Madrid assumed office as head of the PGH Child Protection Unit (PGH-CPU), the first such facility in the country. She would in the next 25 years pursue an active, multifaceted career that would put her at the helm of what has been praised as ‘the best medical system for abused children in Southeast Asia.’ “A one-stop health facility, PGH-CPU provides a coordinated program of medical, legal, social, and mental health services for abused children and their families. As of 2021, it has served 27,639 children. It became the axis of a national network of child protection units when the Child Protection Network Foundation Inc. (CPN), a partnership of civil society, academe, and government, was established in 2002. As CPN executive director, Madrid has designed programs and engaged with family courts, schools, hospitals, local government units, community organizations, and policymakers in advancing the cause of child protection. “The board of trustees recognizes her unassuming and steadfast commitment to a noble and demanding advocacy; her leadership in running a multisectoral, multidisciplinary effort in child protection that is admired in Asia; and her competence and compassion in devoting herself to seeing that every abused child lives in a healing, safe, and nurturing society.” Cathy Yang (center) being interviewed by The Manila Times and Asian TV Heritage Network together with (from left) Karen de Venecia, Marife Zamora, Susan Afan and The Manila Times President and COO Blanca Mercado. Madrid said she was overwhelmed with gratitude to have been selected to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award, so honored to have her work recognized by Asia’s most prestigious award. “I was asking, ‘Why me?’ I found more reasons as to why I am undeserving of this award. It is like the violin player receiving recognition on behalf of the whole orchestra. I am just one violin player. I am just a representation of the organizations in this crusade,” she said in her speech and interview at the FCC event. Philippine Ballet Theater dancers perform excerpts from the Bicolano epic ‘Ibalon (The Love of Handyong and Oryol)’ which opens the 37th season of PBT in July at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Makati City, She went on to say that in the last 25 years, she learned that there are no quick fixes, “that we cannot do this alone, that we need the system to work and that we need ordinary people to do their job with purpose, compassion, and skill. Unfortunately, I also found out that ending violence against children will not happen on its own. We need to fight for it. It needs planning, commitment, resources, persistence, and leadership. With it comes accountability.” Pediatrician Bernadette Madrid PHOTOS BY ARLO CUSTODIO There is no other cause where everyone in the country has a responsibility – starting with parents, schools, and communities. Universal parenting programs, safe schools, access to justice seem like common sense but they are not, she said. “The Ramon Magsaysay Award has made me realize how much people care and that I am not alone. I am humbled and appreciative [of this recognition],” she said. Yang also moderated the question-and-answer portion. Philippine Ballet Theater (PBT) performed excerpts from the Bicolano epic “Ibalon (The Love of Handyong and Oryol),” which opens the 37th season of the dance the company at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Makati City in July – with shows on July 28 and 29 at 8 p.m. Sponsored by Diamond Hotel Philippines, PLDT Smart, Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation and PBT, the event was also graced by Miss Universe 1973 and Cultural Center of the Philippines President Margie Moran. Source: https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/05/14/the-sunday-times/filipino-champions/filipina-ceo-circle-fetes-lone-ph-magsaysay-awardee |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upou-chancellor-receives-the-prestigious-calambagong-bayani-award-2023/ | UPOU Chancellor receives the prestigious CalamBagong Bayani Award 2023 – UP Alumni Website | UPOU Chancellor receives the prestigious CalamBagong Bayani Award 2023 June 20, 2023 UP Open University (UPOU) proudly congratulates Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria on receiving the prestigious CalamBagong Bayani Award 2023. This esteemed recognition pays tribute to Calambeños, who demonstrate outstanding abilities and make significant contributions to the community’s overall progress. Reflected in their lives are qualities that can be likened to modern-day heroes, serving as an inspiration to their fellow Calambeños. Congratulations, Chancellor Mel! Photos courtesy of Calamba City Iipeso FB page. Source: UP Open University (UPOU) Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upaa-upsilon-turn-over-internet-connectivity-subsidy-to-upv-students/ | UPAA, Upsilon turn over internet connectivity subsidy to UPV students – UP Alumni Website | UPAA, Upsilon turn over internet connectivity subsidy to UPV students April 27, 2022 Internet connectivity and the high cost of mobile data are two obstacles impeding online learning for many of our country’s impoverished students during this pandemic. This reality is also true for many of our “Iskolar ng Bayan” studying in the University of the Philippines Visayas. Last April 2, 2022, the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) turned over cash donations to the UP Visayas College of Arts and Sciences Student Council. This will be used to buy load for internet connectivity for those deserving students who were found to be dependent on the use of mobile data for their online classes. This project is in close collaboration with Upsilon Sigma Phi Alumni Association (USPAA), Upsilon Sigma Phi Alumni Association Davao Chapter (USPAA-Davao), and the resident fellows of the Upsilon Sigma Phi based in Diliman and Los Baños. The internet connectivity assistance project is under the umbrella of the “UP Kaagapay sa Pag-aaral Project” of the UP System which was launched in 2020. The main goal of this umbrella project is to raise funds to buy computers, laptops, and internet connectivity to be given to financially challenged students in this time of the pandemic. The UPAA is actively supporting this project. As to date, the association has donated over Php1.5 Million to UP Foundation, 43 units of desktop computers to UP Diliman College of Music and College of Architecture, Php100,000 cash to the UPLB Department of Social Sciences, Php15,000 to UPLB Sociology Class composed of 20 students, and internet connectivity assistance to 42 students of UP Mindanao. The cash donation was handed over by the UPAA President and Alumni Regent Atty. Reynaldo Laserna, USPAA former Chairman Engr. Ramon Allado, USPAA Davao Chapter President Atty. Jeffrey Coronel, UPAA ang USPAA Director Roel Castro, and UPAA Director and UP Kaagapay sa Pag-aaral Project in-charge Director Robert Aranton. The turnover also coincided with the birthday celebration of USPAA Director Roel Castro, who is also the president and COO of MORE Power, Iloilo City’s sole power distributor. The UP Kaagapay sa Pag-aaral Project is an on-going fund-raising endeavor. The UPAA is inviting all UP Alumni to support this noble cause. Financial support for the UP Kaagapay sa Pagaaral Project may be sent to the UPAA through the following accounts: Philippine Veterans Bank U.P. Diliman Branch PESO Current Account Account name: UP Alumni Association Account number: 00037-000006-0 DOLLAR Account Account name: UP Alumni Association Account number: 0372-00000-2 Union Bank of the Philippines Katipunan Branch PESO Current Account Account name: University of the Philippines Alumni Association, Inc. Account number: 0021-1000-2731 Let us continue to pay forward what our alma mater has helped us become and live the true nature of being Iskolars Para sa Bayan! Source: https://dailyguardian.com.ph/upaa-upsilon-turn-over-internet-connectivity-subsidy-to-upv-students/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/doc-mic-writes-30/ | Doc Mic writes 30 – UP Alumni Website | Doc Mic writes 30 April 5, 2021 (APR. 4)—Former Asian Center (AC) Dean Mario Ignacio Miclat, PhD, passed away on Apr. 3. He was 71. Known fondly as Doc Mic, Miclat was an acclaimed writer, poet, China studies expert, translator and Philippine Studies professor. He won numerous awards and had been honored with lifetime achievement awards, including the 2013 Gaward Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas for fiction in English and Filipino from UMPIL (Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas), and 2006 Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan of the City of Manila. For his body of works, Miclat won the 1988 Gawad CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines), Palanca Awards for Literature (1986-1987), 2008 UP Centennial Professorial Chair Award and 2008 UP Press Centennial Publication Awards. His book “Secrets of the Eighteen Mansions” was long-listed for the 2009 Man Asian Literary Prize, while his “Beyond the Great Wall” was awarded the 2006 National Book Award for biography. He was also author of “Mga Kuwento ng Kabayanihan” (1988) and “Pinoy Odyssey” (1989; relaunched by UP Press in 2005 as Pinoy Odyssey 2049), among others. In 2019, the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) honored him Kampeon ng Wika for his exemplary contribution toward the development and growth of the national language. He was AC dean from 2010 to 2012 and retired as UP Full Professor. He was also former Director of UP Sentro ng Wikang Filipino (1996 – 2001) and Associate of Likhaan: UP Institute of Creative Writing. In her article “Mario Miclat’s mighty heart,” (https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/346464/mario-miclats-mighty-heart/) published on the “Inquirer” on Sept. 24, 2019, Alma Miclat wrote how she and husband Mario went to Beijing, China in the 1970s, “right before the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus in 1971. Martial law would be declared in 1972,” and lived there for 15 years. In China, the couple worked at Radio Peking which aired “a 30-minute program in Filipino three times a day and which was beamed to the Philippines.” There, their two daughters Maningning and Banaue were born. Miclat who was the UP Creative Writing Center (now Likhaan: Institute of Creative Writing) National Fellow for Translations (1995-1996) also received a citation from ICW. Wife Alma in the same article wrote, “Earlier, Doc Mic received a citation for his accomplishments as a writer and academic from Likhaan (UP Institute of Creative Writing) headed by Jose “Butch” Dalisay Jr. It describes him as: ‘Accomplished essayist and fiction writer, whose skill and craftsmanship have created stories of remarkable sharpness and poignancy in both English and Filipino, and whose extraordinary insights into culture, politics, history, literature and the human condition have enriched local and international discourse on nation and imagination. It adds: ‘Passionate teacher, whose depth of knowledge and understanding has inspired countless future scholars, writers and lovers of the written word.’ Finally, the citation says, ‘Tireless administrator, colleague and friend, whose quiet gestures of kindness have touched many lives and whose magnanimity of spirit casts a ripple that extends to infinity.’” Born in Marikina on Sept. 12, 1949, Miclat is survived by wife Alma, daughter Prof. Banaue Miclat-Janssen of the UP Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts and husband, and grandson Raja Miclat-Janssen Author: Mariamme D. Jadloc Photographer: Panitikan.ph Source: https://upd.edu.ph/doc-mic-writes-30/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/multi-generation-uplb-alumni-award-conferred-on-searca-directors-family/ | Multi-Generation UPLB Alumni Award conferred on Searca director’s family – UP Alumni Website | Multi-Generation UPLB Alumni Award conferred on Searca director’s family October 27, 2022 By Leander C. Domingo The family of Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio, director of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture received the Multi-Generation University of the Philippines Los Baños Alumni Award during the 104th Loyalty Day and Alumni Homecoming: Strengthening the Partnership between UPLB and Alumni for Progressive Communities. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO THE University of the Philippines Los Baños Alumni Association (UPLBAA) has conferred the Multi-Generation UPLB Alumni Award to the family of Dr. Glenn Gregorio, director of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca). According to the UPLBAA, this special recognition is bestowed on families who have produced three or more successive generations of exemplary UPLB alumni in their respective fields. The Gregorio family with three generations of UPLB graduates is one of the recipients of the said award. They are the late Dr. Rizalino Gregorio (BS Agriculture in honor curriculum, 1958; MS Agricultural Engineering, 1972); his son Dr. Glenn Gregorio (BS Agriculture, 1986; MS Plant Breeding, 1991; Ph.D. Genetics, 1997) and daughter-in-law Myla Beatriz Gregorio (BS Sugar Technology, 1989; MS Biochemistry, 1995); and grandchildren Michaia Bea Gregorio-Tamago (BA Communication Arts, 2016 cum laude), Phoebe Liwai Gregorio (BS Civil Engineering, 2020), and Patricia Lois Gregorio (BA Communication Arts, 2022 magna cum laude). From 1954 to 1962, the late elder Gregorio worked at UPLB, starting as student assistant and was hired as research assistant and assistant instructor after graduation. He then transferred to Central Mindanao University (CMU) as instructor and rose to professor 6 at the College of Engineering where he also became the dean in 1978 after completing his Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Engineering at Purdue University. From 1985 to 1986, he became the CMU vice president and vice president for administration and officer-in-charge president from 1987 to 1988 before his retirement after serving the government for 48 years. A professor at the UPLB College of Agriculture and Food Science and Academician at the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Philippines, the younger Gregorio is also the current chairman of the Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) Technical Panel for Agriculture and steering committee member of the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA)-Biotechnology Program. In 2021, he was named one of the United Nations Food Systems Champions and Filipino Faces of Biotechnology. Dr. Gregorio has a highly decorated career and is a respected scientist who has published more than 120 scientific journals, book chapters, policy papers, and manuals. Among his numerous awards are Ten Outstanding Youth Scientists of the Philippines (TOYS), Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS) in the field of Genetics, Honorary Foreign Scientist of the Rural Development Administration of Korea, The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Philippines, Ho Chi Minh Medal award for “Having Great Contribution to the cause of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam.” Dr. Gregorio is also an agri-entrepreneur, farmer, and co-founder of Binhi Inc., an agri-research start-up company on micropropagation and seed business. Sharing the second generation spot with Dr. Gregorio is his wife Myla Beatriz Audije who worked at the UPLB National Institute of Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology before becoming a stay-at-home mom in 1997, homeschooling their six children. To augment her role as a breastfeeding advocate, she is now pursuing her Ph.D. in Human Nutrition. Three of Gregorio’s daughters comprised the third generation awardees. Myla graduated cum laude with a BA Communication Arts degree in 2016 and served as project staff at the UPLB Technology Transfer and Business Development Office between 2018 and 2021 and is currently a freelancer in 2018-2021; Phoebe Liwai, a licensed civil engineer, is currently an instructor at the UPLB College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology; and Patricia Lois, graduated magna cum laude with a BA Communication Arts degree in August 2022. The Multi-Generation UPLB Alumni Award was conferred on Oct. 8, 2022 during the 104th Loyalty Day and Alumni Homecoming: Strengthening the Partnership between UPLB and Alumni for Progressive Communities. Dr. Fernando Sanchez Jr., Searca governing board chair (2016-2018); Dr. Djuara Lubis, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)-Searca scholar; Dr. Ericson Dela Cruz, Philippine Carabao Center (PCC)-Searca scholar; and Forester Eriberto Saños and Dethsackda Manikham, who are Searca alumni, were among the UPLBAA awardees. Source: https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/10/20/campus-press/multi-generation-uplb-alumni-award-conferred-on-searca-directors-family |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-simeon-redentor-dong-sygengco-recio-uppgh-surgery-1991/ | Dr. Simeon Redentor “Dong” Sygengco Recio (UPPGH Surgery 1991) – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Simeon Redentor “Dong” Sygengco Recio (UPPGH Surgery 1991) June 3, 2022 Please join the UPCM Class 1985 in praying for the eternal repose of the soul of our classmate, Dr. Simeon Redentor “Dong” Sygengco Recio (UPPGH Surgery 1991) who peacefully returned to our Creator yesterday May 29, 2022, Ascension Sunday, after a short bout with lymphoma. Public viewing open tomorrow (May 31, 2022) after the 2pm cremation at the Arlington Memorial Homes in QC until Thursday, June 2, 2022. Inurnment will be scheduled on a later date. Source: UP Medical Alumni Society in America (UPMASA) Facebook post |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/announcement-from-cs-now-hiring-for-department-of-physical-sciences-dps/ | Announcement from CS: Now Hiring for Department of Physical Sciences (DPS) – UP Alumni Website | Announcement from CS: Now Hiring for Department of Physical Sciences (DPS) June 9, 2021 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/mapua-upd-tops-2022-geology-licensure-exams/ | Mapua, UPD tops 2022 Geology licensure exams – UP Alumni Website | Mapua, UPD tops 2022 Geology licensure exams November 18, 2022 By: Zacarian Sarao MANILA, Philippines — A total of 154 of 306 examinees passed the November 2022 Geology licensure examinations, said the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Thursday. The Geology Licensure exams were held on November 15 to 17, 2022 in testing centers in Metro Manila. Two students tied at first place on the list of examinees that topped the exam, Lawrence Glen Fulgar Sabaria of Mapua University-Manila and Tiffany Ashley Falsis Uy of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, who both scored 83.70 percent. At second place is another graduate of UP Diliman, Editha Rose Buhay Chavez who scored 83 percent, followed by Ken Adrian Cupay Villarias from the University of Southeastern Philippines-Davao City who scored 83 percent. Meanwhile, UP Diliman was named as the top performing school of the said examinations after ending with a passing rate of 92.50 percent. The full list of the passers can be found here: 2022 November Geology Licensure Examinations Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1694764/mapua-upd-tops-2022-geology-licensure-exams |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/rogelio-jamorabon/ | Rogelio U. Jamorabon (BS Forestry 1970) – UP Alumni Website | Rogelio U. Jamorabon (BS Forestry 1970) August 4, 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/upou-faculty-of-education/ | UPOU Faculty of Education – UP Alumni Website | UPOU Faculty of Education November 17, 2022 The UPOU Faculty of Education is accepting applications for seven non-tenured full-time faculty positions with the following specializations: – Distance Education – Instructional Design – Physics Education – Language and Literacy Education See details here |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/former-press-secretary-mb-eic-jun-icban-writes-30/ | Former Press Secretary, MB EIC Jun Icban writes 30 – UP Alumni Website | Former Press Secretary, MB EIC Jun Icban writes 30 April 6, 2021 by Isabel de Leon Former Press Secretary and veteran newsman Crispulo Julio “Jun” Icban, Jr. has died at the age of 85. Former Press Secretary and veteran newsman Crispulo Julio “Jun” Icban, Jr. UP, he was editor-in-chief of the Philippine Collegian from 1953 to 1954. He also took up a Master of Arts in Journalism course at the Syracuse University, New York State, USA in 1958 on Fulbright and Smith-Mundt grants. From 1965 to 1966, Icban was a Nieman fellow at Harvard University in Massachusetts. His career in journalism started in 1954 when he joined the Manila Times as an editorial assistant, as a reporter covering the Foreign Affairs beat, and as editorial writer. He was named news editor in 1968 up to 1972 when the paper was closed down due to the imposition of martial law. He worked as an editorial consultant at the Manila Bulletin in 1974 and was later named news editor. In 2003, he was appointed editor-in-chief of the Manila Bulletin. In 2020, he was named concurrent publisher and editor-in-chief. Icban, a fatherly figure in the Manila Bulletin’s Central News Desk,was also chairman of Samahang Plaridel, an association of Philippine Journalists, and of the Campampangan in Media. His remains will be cremated on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. A two-day wake will be held at Loyola Commonwealth from April 7 to 8. He was born on Aug. 3, 1935 in Tondo, Manila to Crispulo Manansala Icban of Lubao, Pampanga, and Mercedes Villanueva Julio of Pura, Tarlac. He is married to Zenaida Pamintuan Icban with whom he has six children—Susan Icban Amores, Mercedes Icban Hermogenes, Crispulo Icban III, David Icban, Zenaida Flor Icban, and Michael Ben Icban. Source: https://mb.com.ph/2021/04/05/former-press-secretary-mb-eic-jun-icban-writes-30/?fbclid=IwAR2hLbupSKTGco-mr5yJUQzEDwECmpKHkHe5QB4k56gtpFF556CMLB99doM |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upv-alumna-is-1-of-2-grantees-of-%e2%82%b1500000-from-iacademy-and-netflix-indiegenius-project-lab/ | UPV alumna is 1 of 2 grantees of ₱500,000 from iAcademy and Netflix INDIEGENIUS project lab – UP Alumni Website | UPV alumna is 1 of 2 grantees of ₱500,000 from iAcademy and Netflix INDIEGENIUS project lab June 19, 2023 Photo from Southern Lantern Studios Facebook A Capizeña and UPV alumni wins at INDIEGENIUS! Southern Lantern Studios is proud to produce one of the only 2 grantees of ₱500,000 from the INDIEGENIUS of iAcademy and Netflix. INDIEGENIUS is the first ever month-long film mentorship program that aims to hone the talents of regional filmmakers from all over the Philippines. This year, out of 300 submissions, KYD TORATO’s “Bisan Abo, Wala Bilin” qualified as one of the Top 10 projects that will be pitched to the INDIEGENIUS Jury. After a long and competitive process, Kyd finally got the grant to produce her second short film after her stint at Cinemalaya last year. Kyd is mentored by Arden Rod Condez with Sonny Calvento, Sheron Dayoc, and Tin Velasco. Her team plans to shoot the film in her hometown, Capiz, and targets to release it by November. Indeed, it’s an exciting year for regional cinema! Congratulations, Kyd Torato! Source: Southern Lantern Studios Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/karen-joy-u-ang-hs97-bsbamktg2002/ | Karen Joy U. Ang (HS’97, BSBA(Mktg)2002) – UP Alumni Website | Karen Joy U. Ang (HS’97, BSBA(Mktg)2002) June 8, 2021 Our sympathies to the family of Karen Joy U. Ang (HS’97, BSBA(Mktg)2002) who passed away June 4, 2021. Source: UPV OAR fb page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-mindanao-office-of-research-project-staff/ | UP Mindanao Office of Research (Project Staff) – UP Alumni Website | UP Mindanao Office of Research (Project Staff) June 2, 2022 HIRING NOTICE. The Office of Research is looking for a Project Staff. Responsibilities: – Assist in updating the Research and Development manual – Assist in updating the Research Grants Administration Office initiatives – Assist in disseminating research conducted by the University through publications and webinars – Assist in updating the database systems – Assist in deploying simple online site for Sustainable Development Goals tracking – Assist in the day-to-day tasks of the Office and as instructed by the Director Send your application letter and CV to: PROF. CLETO L. NAÑOLA JR., PhD Director, Office of Research [email protected] Deadline: 10 June 2022 Source: University of the Philippines Mindanao Facebook post |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/mae-lynn-len-p-villalobos-bacms2016/ | Mae Lynn “Len” P. Villalobos (BACMS2016) – UP Alumni Website | Mae Lynn “Len” P. Villalobos (BACMS2016) October 27, 2022 Our condolences to the family of Ms. Mae Lynn P. Villalobos (BACMS2016). She was member and past president of UPV Choristers. Source: UPV Office of Alumni Relations Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upv-sends-second-batch-of-relief-assistance-to-communities-affected-by-tropical-depression-agaton/ | UPV sends second batch of relief assistance to communities affected by Tropical Depression Agaton – UP Alumni Website | UPV sends second batch of relief assistance to communities affected by Tropical Depression Agaton April 27, 2022 Mr. James Lunasco with Ms. AL Ramirez UP Visayas through the UPdanay Donation Drive has received a total cash donation of ₱87,720.00 as of April 22, 2022. Donors for the second round of call for donations include Dr. Joy Lizada, Ms. Mae Cababasay, Ms. Regine Tan, Ms. Jaime Elaine San Diego, Ms. Alma V. Labro, Dr. Marie Therese A.P. Bustos (Pahinungod System Director), Dr. Remil Galay (UPLB Department Chair of Veterinary Paraclinical Sciences), Ms. Joy Rondon, Ms. Anette Galvez Marie, Faculty Regent, Prof. Pedro Galeno, Jr., Mr. Arthur C. Sebastian, Ms. Vivian Lorio, Ms. Joanne Tirador, Ms. Lady Krista Rigor, Mr. Miguel Rafael Mangabat, Ms. Marielle Kristina Sundiang, Symel De Guzman, and two individuals who preferred to remain anonymous. A portion of the monetary donations was distributed in Brgy. Bitoon, Ilawod, Cuartero, Capiz. The amount of ₱10,000.00 was given through Ms. Almera Facto. The donation was used to purchase relief packs on April 14, 2022, and was distributed among affected communities. Cash donations amounting to ₱10,000.00 per municipality, from the P50,000.00 authorized by Chancellor Camposano for immediate release, were turned over to the Municipality of Ajuy through Prosecutor Gracious G. Espinosa, Municipality of Dueñas through Ms. Ma. Girlie Pastrana (MDRRMO), Municipality of Concepcion through Mr. Agustin Garilva, Jr. (Municipal Administrator), Municipality of Lemery through Mr. Art John Caliste (MDRRMO), and Municipality of San Dionisio through Ms. Mary Bernadette J. Albaña (MPDO). Monetary aid amounting to ₱5,000.00 was also given to the cafeteria staff of Ms. Amane, whose families were affected by Typhoon Agaton in Panit-an, Capiz. The second batch of relief goods were turned over to the Iloilo Provincial Government through the Human Resource Management Office and the Iloilo Provincial Cooperative Development Office for the municipalities of San Dionisio, Concepcion, and Ajuy on April 13, 2022. As of April 25, 2022, The UPdanay Committee’s remaining funds is ₱67,720.00. The UPdanay Donation Drive and Relief Distribution Committees are extremely thankful for the steadfast support of the donors. All the donations received, both in cash and in kind, are properly recorded, accounted, and reported. Source: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/news/upv-sends-second-batch-of-relief-assistance-to-communities-affected-by-tropical-depression-agaton |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/empire-of-light/ | ‘Empire of Light’ – UP Alumni Website | ‘Empire of Light’ May 17, 2023 Empire of Light Within the Expressionist landscape, emotions unfurl in a vibrant symphony of colors, brushwork, and texture. Vibrant hues, bold and unapologetic, embody the spectrum of human sentiment. From the fiery reds of passion to the melancholic blues of longing, each stroke is a whispered confession, each texture a testament to the intricacies of our shared humanity. It is in this realm where the expressionistic fervor of Rafaelle Louise’s literary prowess intertwines with her vivid imagination. The canvas becomes a stage, upon which the luminescent performers–the seemingly teardrop-shaped flames, ignite a captivating drama of existence. In her newest iteration, Rafaelle Louise’s “Empire of Light” explores the profound interplay between colors, textures, and Zen iconographies by employing nuanced compositions and narratives–tapping the fragile nature of the human psyche. Through a tapestry of poetic imagery and visceral intent, Louise masterfully captures the enigmatic essence of flickering candles latticed across and over the canvas, inviting viewers into a realm of momentary introspection and vulnerability. “I was interested in depicting a simple yet poetic representation of light: as a natural beacon of hope whether during the night or day, in sleep or in every waking moment, literally and figuratively, the light has always been there. This show is an invitation to look deeper for the light and uphold it for others to see.” “Empire of Light” embodies the spirit of Rafaelle Louise’s artistic ethos—a profound exploration of the human condition, encapsulated in a canvas that intends to transcend its message beyond the physical realm. It’s in its quiet pleas that beckon us to embrace the impermanence of existence, to find solace in the interplay of light and dark, to awaken the dormant embers within ourselves. It is an invitation to participate in the symphony of life, to let the artistry of the flames’ glow kindles the fires of our own expression, embracing the profound beauty that lies within the depths of our souls. Meditation | Manta XIII Rafaelle Louise’s works for this show are a testament to the artist’s emotional journey–capturing the ebb and flow of existence, creating a visual symphony that resonates with the viewer’s emotional landscape. And as she lays bare the depths of human connection, so too do these artworks unveil the unspoken truths of the human condition. They challenge the viewer to confront the complexities of their own existence, to let the layers of artifice fall away, and bask in the transformative power of authentic expression, bright and delicate enough for everyone to feel its warmth. Rafaelle Louise (b.1990) studied Visual Communication at the College of Fine Arts in the University of the Philippines, Diliman. Rafaelle describes her oeuvre as “modern interplay between action painting and minimalism, where the end product stands somewhere between painting and sculpture”. “Empire of Light” by Rafaelle Louise will be on view at Galerie Raphael U.P. Town Center from May 10 to 24, 2023. Galerie Raphael U.P. Town Center is located at the 2/F Phase 2, U.P. Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Diliman, Quezon City. Source: https://malaya.com.ph/news_living/empire-of-light/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-carmencita-meng-matias-abaquin-1940-2021/ | Dr. Carmencita “Meng” Matias- Abaquin (1940-2021) – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Carmencita “Meng” Matias- Abaquin (1940-2021) April 10, 2021 The UP College of Nursing mourns the passing of its former faculty and College Secretary, Dr. Carmencita “Meng” Matias- Abaquin. She is remembered by her students as gentle yet very sharp during lectures and clinicals. A friend and colleague says this of her, “Meng will always be the epitome of a woman with grace and dignity”. She is a highly respected nursing leader having chaired the Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing (BON). During her tenure as BON Chair, she oversaw several reforms and more importantly, the promulgation of the National Nursing Core Competencies Standards. Even after her stint in the Board of Nursing, she was still very active in supporting the College of Nursing having been the President of the UP College of Nursing Foundation Inc. Maam Meng, you will always be in our hearts and your legacy will continue. Source: UP College of Nursing FB page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/pamela-bianca-p-tolentino-bs-forestry-2018/ | Pamela Bianca P. Tolentino (BS Forestry 2018) – UP Alumni Website | Pamela Bianca P. Tolentino (BS Forestry 2018) June 19, 2023 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/ups-114th-foundation-day-on-june-18-2022/ | UP’s 114th Foundation Day on June 18, 2022 – UP Alumni Website | UP’s 114th Foundation Day on June 18, 2022 June 1, 2022 In celebration of the Founding Anniversary this June, the University of the Philippines is honored to provide duly-verified UP Alumni with their very own UP alumni email account! 114 years of nation-building through shaping minds to become leaders in public service, pioneers in cutting-edge research, drivers in innovation, and trailblazers in arts and culture. This UP Alumni email account marks you as a proud Iskolar ng Bayan, and stands as your enduring connection with the University. You will receive the latest updates on University events, programs, and special announcements straight to your inbox, including opportunities for donation or volunteerism. 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 https://alum.up.edu.ph/database/ or scan the QR code on the poster. Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, and Stay Connected with UP! Mabuhay ang Iskolar Para sa Bayan! |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upou-ict-development-office/ | UPOU ICT Development Office – UP Alumni Website | UPOU ICT Development Office November 17, 2022 The UPOU ICT Development Office is looking to fill up the following positions for our growing and exciting team! – Senior Network Administrator – IT Security Specialist Accepted applicants should be willing to be based at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. If you are interested, the details for each position and the submission requirements are available here: https://ictdo.upou.edu.ph/applynow Source: UP Open University (UPOU) Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-dolores-ramirez-continues-to-plant-the-seeds-of-tomorrow/ | Dr. Dolores Ramirez Continues To Plant The Seeds Of Tomorrow – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Dolores Ramirez Continues To Plant The Seeds Of Tomorrow August 4, 2023 By Ria de Borja Photography By Artu Nepomuceno The Filipino geneticist has garnered many accolades in her lifetime, including having two flowers named after her. Dolores wears CAROLINA HERRERA dress, BALENCIAGA shoes, KULTURA hat, and J MAKITALO necklace. Photographed by Artu Nepomuceno. Ninety-one-year-old National Scientist Dolores Ramirez began teaching at the University of the Philippines in 1956. She explains her ethos as a professor: “The genetic component in one’s aptitude for mathematics is only 12 percent. That means the gene contributes only 12 percent, and 88 percent comes from the environment. You can’t blame your parents if you’re not good at math. The biggest factor is your math teacher. If you know this as a math teacher, you should teach math in a way that your students will learn. How do you do that? You will probably make it simpler and be more encouraging, especially with children.” As somebody who has advanced the field of plant biochemical genetics and cytogenetics in the Philippines, Ramirez certainly believes in logic and the scientific method. “I’m also a product of somebody else’s mentoring, so I’m sincerely part of the chain. There are many students, such as my students, for example, who have widened the scope of what I’ve done,” she explains. “In genetics, there’s a wide latitude. I specialize in one section, and my students have gone forward and sidewards in expanding the science. My research is invariably communicated to students, which adds to my accomplishments. My students will bring it to the next level. I’ve had several generations who have done that and have continued.” Ramirez also emphasizes that throughout her life, the generosity of the people around her helped her achieve. She says that she was fortunate to receive government resources to conduct her research and has had “a lot of good breaks and good bosses.” Genetics is a basic science, she explains, but in its application, you can create something new. In plants, for example, you can produce a new variety that has more yield, is more attractive or beautiful, or is more resistant to stresses, insects and pests. “I do not directly produce those varieties yet, somehow, I indirectly contribute to national development,” she says, adding that she plants seeds, so to speak. Before being named National Scientist for the Philippines, Ramirez had been the SEARCA (Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture) Professorial Chair for Genetics, a recipient of the Gregorio Y. Zara award in basic research and the Rizal Pro Patria award for outstanding achievement in science. She also received the UP Professorial Achievement Award in agriculture. But she’s more popularly known for having a gumamela hybrid and a mussaenda hybrid named after her. “When you work, you have a goal in mind that is sometimes even beyond your own,” she says. “These add to your accomplishments. And your accomplishments contribute to your self-worth and essentially spread goodwill.” By Ria De Borja. Photographs by Artu Nepomuceno. Beauty Editor: Joyce Oreña. Fashion Director: Pam Quiñones. Makeup: Gery Peñaso of M.A.C Cosmetics, Ting Duque. Hair: JA Feliciano, Mong Amado. Art Director: Jann Pascua. Production Design: Justine Arcega-Bumanlag. Producer: Bianca Zaragoza, Anz Hizon. Multimedia Artists: Gabbi Constantino, Tinkerbell Poblete. Production Assistant: Zofia Agama. Photographer’s Assistants: Choi Narciso, Jordon Estrada. Stylist’s Assistant: Ticia Almazan. Production Design Assistants: Gabrielle Mantala, Geber Cunanan, Jan Abal, Olderico Bondoc. Makeup Assistants: Charisma Contaoi, Leilani Samson, Lorrine Villamayor. Interns: Jean-Jacques Girod-Roux, Sophia Lanawan. Source: https://vogue.ph/lifestyle/people/dr-dolores-ramirez-continues-to-plant-the-seeds-of-tomorrow/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/ms-daisy-b-magalit-rodriguez-mn-mpa-rn-1943-2022/ | Ms. Daisy B. Magalit-Rodriguez, MN, MPA, RN (1943-2022) – UP Alumni Website | Ms. Daisy B. Magalit-Rodriguez, MN, MPA, RN (1943-2022) October 27, 2022 It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of our Immediate Past President, Ms. Daisy Magalit Rodriguez, MN, MPA, RN. She was a selfless and enthusiastic leader for all of us at UPAAA. You will truly be missed, President Daisy. Your service to the UPAAA and greater UP community will forever live on. #RestinPeace Source: UP Alumni Association in America Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/certificate-course-for-data-protection-officers/ | Certificate Course for Data Protection Officers – UP Alumni Website | Certificate Course for Data Protection Officers June 8, 2021 The Certificate Course for Data Protection Officers is now accepting participants for its third batch runs from 07 June to 02 July, 2021. Interested participants may register online using the Online Sign-up form. For more information, please send an email to [email protected] Details on https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/ccdpo/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upv-upaa-iloilo-ink-handumanan-fund-drive-moa-for-strategic-initiatives/ | UPV, UPAA-Iloilo ink Handumanan Fund Drive MOA for strategic initiatives – UP Alumni Website | UPV, UPAA-Iloilo ink Handumanan Fund Drive MOA for strategic initiatives April 27, 2022 Mr. Carlson Alelis The University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) and UP Alumni Association (UPAA) – Iloilo Chapter signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) last April 21, 2022 for the Handumanan Fund Drive. The Handumanan Fund Drive will serve as a vehicle for UP’s 75th presence in Iloilo fund drive to attain its initiatives, namely the development of Iloilo City campus as a heritage hub and the development of the Miagao campus as a biodiversity hub. UPAA-Iloilo will undertake and initiate the said fund drive and collectively represent the donors to attain the completion of these strategic initiatives. UPV was represented by Chancellor Clement Camposano while UPAA-Iloilo was represented by its president, Mr. John Evaristo Cañonero. Information and Publications Office director, Ms. Gerthrode Charlotte Tan-Mabilog and UPAA-Iloilo vice president, Ms. Consuelo Geduspan served as witnesses during the signing. Aside from the attainment of strategic initiatives, the fund that will be generated will also be used to provide relief assistance to constituents in distress. The signing took place at the Office of Initiatives in Culture and the Arts Conference Room. Source: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/news/upv-upaa-iloilo-ink-handumanan-fund-drive-moa-for-strategic-initiatives |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/compassion-and-care-amidst-crisis-dr-bryan-lim-shares-his-greatest-learnings/ | Compassion and care amidst crisis: Dr. Bryan Lim shares his greatest learnings – UP Alumni Website | Compassion and care amidst crisis: Dr. Bryan Lim shares his greatest learnings June 19, 2023 Christian Gil D. Tugonon Dr. Bryan Albert T. Lim, M.D. FPCP, FPSMID is currently the Chief Medical Officer of Keralty Prime Cebu, Inc. During the pandemic, Dr. Lim continued to serve relentlessly at the frontline, serving countless patients and offering his expertise to both the public and private sector in forming systems and models that benefited the greater community. (Contributed photo) Dr. Bryan Albert Lim received the 2023 Distinguished Health Care Advocate Award at the Philippine College of Physicians National Convention on May 8, 2023, at the Philippine International Convention Center. (Contributed photo) When the unprecedented health crisis struck in 2020, the world came to a standstill. Lives were abruptly disrupted and the bustling energy of “business as usual” gave way to global pause as societies confronted the harsh realities of the pandemic. Defining the “new normal” was a by-line often used arbitrarily as communities scrambled to get back on track. It was amidst all this confusion that a few good men stood out, driven by an unwavering commitment and selfless compassion to continuously serve, despite the mounting fear and anxiety. One of them is Dr. Bryan Albert T. Lim, an Infectious Disease specialist from Cebu who made bold strides in the healthcare industry. He offered different perspectives in approaching the pandemic and helped form policies that married both Science and systems with human compassion—all while continuing his medical practice, serving at the forefront during the pandemic. With his distinguished academic background, having graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology degree from the University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu and a Doctor of Medicine from the UP College of Medicine, Dr. Lim has consistently displayed a commitment to excellence in his career. With a subspecialty in Infectious Diseases from the Philippine General Hospital, Dr. Lim’s contributions have been widely acknowledged by various sectors. His groundbreaking efforts in helping establish systems and models in addressing the pandemic with both the private and public sector earned him various recognitions from various local and national institutions. And as the newly installed chief medical officer of Keralty Prime Cebu, Dr. Lim has been instrumental in pioneering transformative initiatives in primary healthcare, shaping the way primary care patient-centered services are delivered to the community. Most recently, the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP), an affiliate society of the Philippine Medical Association and a member-society of the International Society of Internal Medicine, recognized Dr. Lim asthe PCP’s Distinguished Health Care Advocate for 2023, chosen from among 9,111 members. Being among one of the youngest doctors to have received this award, Dr. Lim’s dedication to his patients and the community is rooted in his personal experiences and core values. Reflecting on the transformative power of compassion, kindness, and scientific excellence, he shared: “I have learned firsthand the immense impact that dedicated healthcare professionals can have. It is this profound realization that has fueled my commitment to serve and offer compassion to those in need.” Throughout his career, Dr. Lim has encountered significant challenges that have shaped his perspective and reinforced the importance of collaboration and empathy. Recognizing the role of healthcare professionals as collaborators and partners during the pandemic, he emphasizes the value of humility and the need to listen attentively and to work collaboratively. “We don’t have all the answers. It’s tempting at times to believe that we, doctors, are the experts in all health issues, but solutions can come from the unlikeliest of places. The pandemic wasn’t only a health crisis, it was also a social crisis. As doctors and health advocates, our role goes beyond our medical expertise; it is to guide, collaborate, and most importantly, to listen.” He continued: “Being a health advocate means embracing the responsibility of considering multiple perspectives and designing solutions that benefit everyone. It is about understanding that healthcare goes beyond the confines of a hospital or clinic—it is about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities as a whole.” When asked about what struck him most as his greatest lesson during the pandemic, Dr. Lim shared a personal story: “Be kind; everyone is struggling. It is important that we offer our help and assist with humility, patience, and always with compassion. When my father died from Covid early in the pandemic, I almost lost my will to work. My heart was drained, there was nothing left to give, and I had planned to quit. But I found sincere, silent compassion in the unlikeliest of places and that fueled my desire to serve even more. The most difficult times taught me that it is possible to transform pain to passion, grief to gratitude, suffering to grace. “ Dr. Lim continues to spearhead transformative patient-centered healthcare initiatives. His journey serves as an inspiration to his colleagues and the wider healthcare community. His relentless pursuit of excellence and dedication to improving the well-being of others make him a true healthcare trailblazer. With his heart in the right place, Dr. Lim inspires hope, healing, and a brighter future for all. (SunStar Specials) Source: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1964217/cebu/lifestyle/compassion-and-care-amidst-crisis-dr-bryan-lim-shares-his-greatest-learnings |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/bulacan-state-university-vacant-positions/ | Bulacan State University Vacant Positions – UP Alumni Website | Bulacan State University Vacant Positions June 1, 2022 Bulacan State University Job Vacancies |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upou-office-of-gender-concerns-director-elected-as-president-of-the-asian-association-of-womens-studies/ | UPOU Office of Gender Concerns Director Elected as President of the Asian Association of Women’s Studies – UP Alumni Website | UPOU Office of Gender Concerns Director Elected as President of the Asian Association of Women’s Studies May 17, 2023 The Director of the Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, will serve as the president of the Asian Association of Women’s Studies (AAWS) for 2023 to 2025. AAWS is an organization that serves as a forum to promote and discuss feminist education and research in Asia. It recently concluded the 6th AAWS Congress 2023 last May 11-12, 2023, with the theme “Locating/Centering Women and Gender in the (Post) Pandemic Era of Advanced Technology” where Dr. Taylan presented her thoughts during one plenary session on “Revisioning Gender/ Women’s Studies in the Post Pandemic World” and a paper entitled “Online Gender Sensitivity Training Course as a Public Service Initiative: For Whom and for What” in a parallel session. Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan served as AAWS Secretary General in 2014-2016 during the term of then UPOU Chancellor Dr. Grace Javier-Alfonso. Dr. Taylan was appointed director of the Office of Gender Concerns in 2015 until 2017. She resumed the post in 2022 after coming back from study leave when she pursued her doctorate degree at the University of Southern Queensland. She is also the program chair of the Diploma in/Master of Social Work program. For more information on the Asian Association of Women’s Studies, please visit their website at https://aawomenstudies.org/. Congratulations and we wish you a fruitful term, Dr. Taylan! Source: https://ogc.upou.edu.ph/news-events/upou-office-of-gender-concerns-director-elected-as-president-of-the-asian-association-of-womens-studies |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/fics-faculty-member-wins-michele-steele-best-of-jalt-2021-award/ | FICS Faculty Member wins Michele Steele Best of JALT 2021 Award – UP Alumni Website | FICS Faculty Member wins Michele Steele Best of JALT 2021 Award November 17, 2022 Dr. Roberto Figueroa, Assistant Professor of the UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), won the Michele Steele Best of JALT 2021 Award for his contribution to the Mixed Augmented Virtual Realities in Learning Special Interest Group (SIG) and an outstanding article. The MSBoJ 2022 ceremony was held during the Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) International Conference in Fukuoka, Japan on 11-14 November 2022. The study “Virtualizing a University Campus Tour: A Pilot Study on its Usability and User Experience, and Perception,” which is also published in the second volume of the International Journal in Information Technology in Governance, Education, and Business (IJITGEB) tackles the use of virtual reality (VR) as an alternative to the traditional physical campus tours in the International Christian University (ICU). They found out that the VR campus tour can complement and augment traditional campus tours. The article is co-authored by Gibran Alejandro Garcia Mendoza, Jennifer Christine Clasara Fajardo, Siaw Eng Tan, Eiman Yassin from ICU Japan, and Teo Hui Thian from PETRONAS Leadership Centre, Malaysia. The Michele Steele Best of JALT Awards is a program that was started to honor the speakers who make JALT events such valuable experiences. For the past 10 years the award has been given renewed importance and significance for the recipients. To know more about the conference, you can visit their website at https://jalt.org/. https://jalt.org/ Source: https://www.upou.edu.ph/news/fics-faculty-member-wins-michele-steele-best-of-jalt-2021-award/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upou-chancellor-bandalaria-appointed-as-icde-ambassador-for-oer/ | UPOU Chancellor Bandalaria appointed as ICDE Ambassador for OER – UP Alumni Website | UPOU Chancellor Bandalaria appointed as ICDE Ambassador for OER April 11, 2021 Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), has been appointed by the International Council for Distance Education (ICDE) Secretary General Torunn Gjelsvik as an Ambassador for Open Educational Resources (OER). She has also been appointed as a member of the ICDE OER Advisory Committee (OERAC). These appointments are valid for two years and until the end of 2022. The OERAC was created with the objective of increasing global recognition of OER and to provide policy support for the uptake, use and reuse of OER. The main task of the committee members and ambassadors of OER is to to support the implementation of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) OER recommendations as well as the monitoring and evaluation activities. The current advisory committee is constituted by representatives from six different world regions. These are Jane-Frances Obiageli Agbu of the National Open University of Nigeria, Nigeria; Mpine Makoe of the University of South Africa, South Africa; Xiangyang Zhang of the Jiangsu Open University, China; Daniel Burgos of the International University of La Rioja, Spain; Ebba Ossiannilsson of the Swedish Association Distance Education, Sweden; Cengiz Hakan Aydin of the Anadolu University, Turkey; Cristine M G Gusmão of the Rio Grande Do Norte Federal University, Brazil; Rosa Leonor Ulloa Cazarez of the Guadalajara University, Mexico; Constance Blomgren of the Athabasca University, Canada; and Yi Yang of Franklin University, USA. Dr. Bandalaria is an active advocate of open education. She has been engaged in Open Educational Resource and Practices since 2017 and has led various programs and projects on this topic. Chancellor Bandalaria is also known for her leadership in open education initiatives, being the Chair of the Asian MOOCs Steering Committee, and the Co-Chair of the OER Dynamic Coalition Advisory Board on Quality, Inclusive Multilingualism. Source: https://www.upou.edu.ph/news/upou-chancellor-bandalaria-appointed-as-icde-ambassador-for-oer/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/mr-erwin-d-mendoza-bs-agriculture-1992/ | Mr. Erwin D. Mendoza (BS Agriculture 1992) – UP Alumni Website | Mr. Erwin D. Mendoza (BS Agriculture 1992) October 28, 2022 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-celebrates-record-number-of-scientists-in-almost-half-a-century/ | UP celebrates record number of scientists in almost half a century – UP Alumni Website | UP celebrates record number of scientists in almost half a century August 4, 2023 Written by UPD-CS Science Communications team The University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) is poised to make unprecedented contributions to Filipino science and the collective body of human knowledge as it recently posted the most PhD graduates ever in its decades-long history. The UPD-CS produced 19 PhD graduates in 2023, the most number of doctorates in the college’s 40-year history. (Photo Credit: Shedy Masayon, UPD-CS SciComm) A total of 454 newly-minted graduates celebrated the fruits of their labor on the rainy Saturday afternoon of July 29. Among them were 19 PhD graduates, 108 MS graduates, seven MA graduates, three Professional Masters, five diploma recipients, and 312 BS graduates. The number of UPD-CS’ PhD graduates for 2023 is also almost double that of the previous year. The number of PhD enrollees at UPD-CS has been consistently on the rise every year, with last year’s count reaching 464. UPD-CS’ nine institutes and programs continue to offer a total of 11 doctorate degrees, including the recently-offered PhD in Data Science. UPD-CS Dean Dr. Giovanni A. Tapang beamed with pride as he welcomed the graduating students, their parents, and guests during the CS Special Recognition Program 2023 at the UP Theater. “This is the most number of PhD graduates we’ve had in CS’ forty-year history,” he said. The long road taken Dr. Bernard Alan B. Racoma, this year’s Most Outstanding PhD Graduate from the UPD-CS Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM) spoke on behalf of the graduate students, extolling the virtue of taking the long view to one’s goals despite—and even amid—setbacks. “There shouldn’t be shame when we take a long time in our studies, be it in graduate or undergraduate education. When this happens, more often than not, there are reasons behind it,” he said. “Just like there are reasons why clouds form and it rains, there are always valid reasons why students fall behind, give up, get delayed, or drop out.” “Graduates of 2023, let’s make it rain. Mabuhay po tayong lahat, mabuhay ang mga siyentista ng bayan. Patuloy nating pagsilbihan ang isa’t isa, patuloy nating pagsilbihan ang taumbayan,” he concluded. Science within reach of everyone These sentiments were echoed by BS Physics graduate summa cum laude Mary June Ricaña in her own remarks on behalf of her undergraduate class: “As of 2019, the Philippines only has 189 scientists per million people—a far cry from the ideal ratio of 380 per million population,” she said. “The truth is, science should not be so difficult to pursue. It should be an arm’s reach to every child who ever looked at the night sky and dreamed of one day exploring galaxies.” “After today, we will be taking different paths, but we should always remember whom we owe all of these to, and whom all these are for. The world is a laboratory; it is imperative for us to find scientific solutions to problems faced by society. Graduating batch of 2023, let us make science serve the people,” she added. UPD-CS graduates came onstage after the recognition ceremony to reiterate their commitment to make science serve the Filipino people. (Photo credit: Dr. Bernard A. Racoma) Establishing a Filipino scientific tradition Over two decades ago, former UPD-CS Dean physicist Dr. Caesar Saloma underscored the importance of developing a truly Filipino scientific tradition: “I expect the Filipino scientist to contribute towards establishing a scientific culture in the Philippines. I count on him or her to become part of a rich scientific tradition that all Filipinos can be proud of,” he said in his acceptance speech for the Concepcion D. Dadufalza Award for Distinguished Achievement in 2001. In this vein of tradition, Dr. Tapang acknowledged and thanked his immediate predecessor, the late Dr. Perry Ong, as well as previous deans Dr. Joey Balmaceda, Dr. Rhodora Azanza, and the entire Filipino scientific community. Now four years into his tenure, he has always been vocal about his goal to produce more PhD graduates during his term—a legacy that he hopes will continue in the decades to come. “Madami pang tanong na kailangang masagot,” he said. “I reiterate my call for all our PhDs to continue to mentor PhD students. And I call on our MS and BS graduates to explore and answer the pressing science questions with your professors in a PhD program here in the College.” The faculty of the UP Diliman College of Science came out in force to congratulate and celebrate the college’s 2023 graduates. (Photo credit: Shedy Masayon, UPD-CS SciComm) For interview requests and other concerns, please contact [email protected]. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-celebrates-its-115th-foundation-day-anniversary/ | UP celebrates its 115th Foundation Day Anniversary – UP Alumni Website | UP celebrates its 115th Foundation Day Anniversary June 19, 2023 The University if the Philippines celebrates its 115th Foundation Day Anniversary. This video pays tribute to the immeasurable contribution of the University’s artists to the soul of the nation. Mabuhay ang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas! Patuloy na naglilingkod sa Sambayanan! Source: University of the Philippines Twitter |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/science-by-way-of-art-open-call-for-participants/ | Science by Way of Art: Open Call for Participants – UP Alumni Website | Science by Way of Art: Open Call for Participants June 8, 2021 Are you a scientist in the Philippines who works with artists, or an artist who works with scientists? Is your background in the arts and humanities but your work in the Philippines has an impact on scientific knowledge or practice? We’d love to hear more about your work! A research team led by UP Open University Associate Professor Diego S. Maranan is conducting a study to map out art-science collaborations in the country. The study, entitled Science By Way of Art, is part of a larger exploratory research project supported by the British Council that aims to uncover and document existing contributions – as well as to propose potential and untapped contributions – that the arts and humanities research and practice can make to science research and technology innovation in the Philippines. For more information about the project, please visit https://ph.science.bywayof.art. This open call is for artists, scientists, philosophers, designers, inventors, engineers, and other researchers who work in the arts and humanities or in the science and technology R&D sector. If you would like to participate in our research, kindly fill out this form to tell us about your work! Deadline of submission is on 15 June 2021. Science by Way of Art is part of The Creative Turn in the Sciences, a research project supported by the Connections through Culture program of the British Council, with additional support from the University of the Philippines Open University and Space Ecologies Art and Design (SEADS). |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upaa-davao-election-of-directors/ | UPAA Davao Election of Directors on 12-13 May 2022 – UP Alumni Website | UPAA Davao Election of Directors on 12-13 May 2022 April 27, 2022 NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS UPAA Davao will hold its Election of Directors on 12-13 May 2022 via: 1. email submission of ballots to [email protected] or 2. manual voting, from 9am to 12n and 1pm to 4pm, at UP Mindanao Foundation Inc. (UPMFI) office at 2/F Quitain Building, Anda Street, Davao City, subject to strict adherence to health protocols. (Note: UPMFI Office is only open MWF, so manual voting can only be done on 13 May 2022). Members are encouraged to vote by email. The Election Committee is now accepting nominations for seven (7) board seats with a term of two (2) years. Deadline for submission of nominations is 5pm of 09 May 2022 to allow the Election Committee to verify the names and membership status of the persons nominated. Nomination forms may be downloaded at https://bit.ly/UPAADNominationForm. Members may also request for the nomination forms to be emailed to them by sending a request to [email protected], [email protected], or 09176340619. Please note that the person nominated must accept the nomination. Completed nomination forms should be submitted to the email addresses above or to UPMFI. The Election Committee will post the official list of candidates on the UPAA Davao FB page. All members are requested to personally cast their votes or through proxy. Proxy forms may be downloaded at https://bit.ly/UPAADProxyForm. Members may also request for the proxy forms to be emailed to them by sending a request to the emails and number provided. All proxy forms must be submitted by email not later than 5pm of 11 May 2021 or at the UPMFI office. Ballot forms will be posted in the UPAA Davao FB page together with the official list of candidates. Proxy holders must submit one ballot for each proxy held. Counting will be done on 13 May 2022 from 6pm-9pm and will be broadcast live at the UPAA Davao FB page. The election results will be announced at the General Assembly (date and time TBA). See you on election days and at the General Assembly. UPAA Davao Election Committee Source: UP Alumni Association – Davao DFacebook page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/cosio-gone-too-soon/ | Cosio: gone too soon – UP Alumni Website | Cosio: gone too soon June 1, 2022 Benito V. Sanvictores Jr. – Diliman Information Office Ana Karina Avellana Cosio of the UP Film Institute (UPFI) passed away on April 27, 2022. Ina to her loved ones, she served the UPFI as a university researcher from February 2018 to July 2021. She was also a member of the Society of Filipino Archivists for Film. She finished Bachelor of Arts in comparative literature in 2003 and Master of Arts in media studies (film) in 2010 at UP Diliman. Her master’s thesis “A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Image of the Filipino Women in Selected Philippine Independent Films by Filipino Women Independent Filmmakers from 2004-2007” was awarded best thesis in MA media studies in 2010. One of her colleagues, Arnulfo Junio, said “On matters she’s passionate with, I saw a feisty, fiery, and fierce Ina. Gone too soon, alas.” Source: https://upd.edu.ph/cosio-gone-too-soon/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/farewell-maam-helen-lopez/ | Farewell, Ma’am Helen Lopez – UP Alumni Website | Farewell, Ma’am Helen Lopez November 17, 2022 Mariamme D. Jadloc – Diliman Information Office Helen Estacio Lopez, PhD, esteemed professor of English and comparative literature at the UP Diliman (UPD) Department of English and Comparative Literature (DECL) of the College of Arts and Letters, passed away on Nov. 13. Lopez. Image from the DECL Facebook page Lopez taught generations of UP students, authored books and articles, including At the Helm of UP Presidential Accents, on the presidents of UP, and The Humanities Social Technology for Power and Freedom, and was a sought-after editor of manuscripts, textbooks, theses, and dissertations. She was also the former secretary of the University and of the UP Board of Regents (1996-1999). Lopez earned her PhD (Philippine studies) in 1983, MA (English language and literature) in 1973, and BA (English) in 1966 from UP. She began serving the University as professor in June 1973. According to the DECL Facebook page, her wake starts today, Nov. 15 at Room 201 St. Peter Chapels in Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City. The DECL in their Facebook page, posted that the wake for Lopez will be at Room 201 of St. Peter Chapels in Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City. The Department will hold a memorial service on Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. “For those attending the on-site service, please bring proof of COVID-19 vaccination. A recording of the memorial service will be uploaded to the DECL Facebook page,” the DECL stated. Farewell, Ma’am Helen! Source: https://upd.edu.ph/farewell-maam-helen-lopez/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-ting-tiongco-father-of-health-cooperatives-a-life-filled-with-love-and-passion-for-service/ | Dr. Ting Tiongco, father of health cooperatives: a life filled with love and passion for service – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Ting Tiongco, father of health cooperatives: a life filled with love and passion for service May 18, 2023 By Carolyn O. Arguillas Dr. Jose Ritzi “Ting” Manigque Tiongco, Chief Executive Officer of Medical Mission Group Hospitals and Health Services Cooperative-Philippines Federation, in Davao City on 21 April 2023. MINDANEWS PHOTO DAVAO CITY (MindaNews /17 May) – The father of health cooperatives in the country, Dr. Jose Ritzi “Ting” Manigque Tiongco, Chief Executive Officer of the Medical Mission Group Hospitals and Health Services Cooperative-Philippines (MMGHHSCP) Federation passed away at 10 p.m. Tuesday in a hospital in Taguig City, his family announced. He would have turned 76 on June 19. In a brief statement, the family said Tiongco passed away peacefully at the St. Luke’s Medical Center in Taguig City, surrounded by his loved ones. “The Tiongco family honors the memory of our dear Jose ‘Ting’ M. Tiongco. Let us celebrate his life, filled with love and passion for service. We ask for prayers for the eternal repose of his soul,” the family said. The wake will be in Manila and Davao – at the Chapel 1 of The Heritage Park in Taguig City from May 18 to 19 and the Waling-Waling at the Cosmopolitan Funeral Homes along Cabaguio Avenue in Davao City from May 20 to 22. Interment will be on May 23 at the Davao Memorial Park after the 7:30 a.m. funeral mass at the Carmelite Monastery. Born in Davao City to Boholano settlers Gaudioso Tiongco and Caridad Manigque, he finished Elementary and High School at the Ateneo de Davao, Pre-Medicine at the Ateneo de Manila and Medicine at the University of the Philippines College of Medicine (UPCM), Class of 1971. He trained at the UP-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Department of Surgery until 1976, returned to Davao City as volunteer consultant at the Davao Medical Center (DMC; now Southern Philippines Medical Center) and left for Vienna, Austria in 1979 for neurosurgical training at the Allgemeines Krankenhaus der Stadt Wien. On his return in 1981, he chaired the Department of Surgery in DMC, where he developed a training program for young doctors, emphasizing on what he had repeatedly pushed for and fought for while a student at UPCM and doing internship and residency at the PGH: that Health is a Basic Human Right. The long journey that eventually led him to what is now a nationwide network of health cooperatives providing “adequate, affordable, accessible, and appropriate health care to the marginalized” began when he was a student at the UPCM half a century ago. Asked by a young fraternity brother to describe his med school days, Tiongco replied: “I was a renegade. Still am.” Tiongco was often described as a renegade, a maverick, a rebel with a cause, a sociopath, a trailblazer, a crazy dreamer, a visionary. Authorities in UPCM, PGH and DMC looked at him as a “troublemaker” for questioning and challenging them on policies and holding them accountable for every centavo of taxpayers’ money. Fellow doctors, other health professionals and patients as well as the public rallied behind his cause in protest actions at the UP-PGH in the 1970s and the DMC in the 1980s. As editor in chief of UP Medics, the medical school’s newsletter, “he did not just report the news, he made news,” wrote Abdelsimar Tan Omar II for Phi Kappa Mu’s “Brod Feature.” Tiongco recalled in his 1996 book, “Child of the Sun Returning,” that as editor, he wrote about “the oceans that existed between the Preaching of Medicine in the UPCM and the Practice of Medicine in the PGH.” “They taught us Hygiene and Community Garbage Disposal in the air-conditioned classrooms of the UPCM. A few meters away in the old PGH, they threw rotting placentas and surgical specimen in a stinking garbage pile under the water tank. Inside PGH, overworked resident doctors and interns fought a valiant losing battle against the effects of filth, infection, malnutrition, parasitism and corruption,” Tiongco wrote. He called for a dialogue, published its proceedings and wrote stinging editorials that disturbed those who should be disturbed. In Omar’s account, when Tiongco found out that the PGH budget was still controlled by Congress even as PGH had been turned over to UP a decade earlier, he sought an audience with UP President Salvador Lopez for UP to assume full responsibility over PGH, to handle the PGH budget instead of Congress, and for PGH directors to be appointed according to academic requirements set by UP and not according to the whims of politicians. Six months and still no action later, Tiongco “led preparations for a hospital strike in PGH, the first ever in the world,” Omar wrote. “Due much to his efforts,” students from UP Diliman and UPCM, PGH nurses and employees, patients and their relatives, marched from Diliman to PGH, eventually forcing Congress to pass a bill handing over the PGH budget to UP. Tiongco did not spare the UPCM. He criticized how an institution funded by taxpayers was training doctors who were to become an “embarrassing luxury few of our countrymen could afford.” UP College of Medicine’s vow: “Leadership and Excellence in Community-Oriented Medical Education Directed to the Underserved.” Photo from UPCM FB page On his last year as a surgical resident, Tiongco, then president of the PGH Physicians’ Association, lobbied to allow limited and supervised private practice for the more senior residents “to provide some financial support for their families after their salaries ceased.” According to Omar, Tiongco proposed this as an incentive for the doctors to remain in the country and not leave for abroad like majority of UPCM graduates. The PGH director said his proposal was immoral, to which Tiongco replied that there was “nothing more abusive and immoral in the PGH than the fact that the majority of the residents trained and honed their skills on poor Filipino patients but used them to advantage on rich American patients later.” “Throughout his life, Brod Ting dissented when the need arose, moved in the face of apathy, paved the way for the realization of many of his strong-held convictions and as he puts it, ‘raised hell’ all along the way,” Omar wrote. Die, if not physically, then certainly professionally Tiongco never dreamt of going abroad to practice Medicine. At the end of his training in 1976, he declined PGH’s offer for a consultancy in surgery, to come home to Mindanao. “Dr. Porfirio Recio, then chairman of the department, predicted I would probably die, if not physically then certainly professionally, in the provinces. He predicted that in a couple of years, if I survived in Mindanao, my surgical practice would be reduced to doing thyroidectomies and hemorrhoidectomies,” Tiongco said in a lecture in PGH in 2014. Tiongco did more than just thyroidectomies and hemorrhoidectomies. He became a much sought after surgeon, trained at least 49 young doctors in Davao City and neighboring areas in Mindanao to become surgeons, and became the father of health cooperatives. But he had to give up his knife at age 45 to spread the word about health cooperatives and help doctors of like mind and heart across the country to go the health cooperative way, to put “health in the hands of the people,” to ensure health care is accessible and affordable to all, a movement that Health Secretary Juan Flavier described in 1992 as “the wave of the future.” Food, clean water, adequate shelter It was at the PGH where Tiongco saw “too many patients with precious little to work with” as equipment were almost always out of order or had no parts or reagents, supplies were always short “and medications, rare as hen’s teeth.” “On top of all that was the terrible realization that medical school provided only a modicum of the vast amount of knowledge one had to have to be able to do creditable surgery,” he wrote. At PGH, he realized that many of their patients “died of the preventable social disease called Poverty too often that people became inured.” “I came to know Death by so many faces and so many names; some of which, I would carry around with me for a long time. They would dance around my head deep into the night in a dizzying whirl of IFs and BUTs. There was really nothing a doctor and a surgeon could do about it. It was not part of our education and training.” Addressing the issue of poverty would be part of his surgical training program in Davao City. Philippine General Hospital. Photo from the PGH FB page In a July 2013 open letter to the UP College of Public Health where he and 17 other heads of MMG chapters across the country enrolled for a Master of Hospital Administration degree, Tiongco said government pays lip service to the fact that “communities may look at health, or the lack of it, in another way, as a social event or community concern, as it should be.” “But they blithely continue to pursue the present dominant world order’s thrust towards a centralized health care delivery system that views illness as a personal event and the hospital and its related facilities as the main foci in health care delivery. They ignore the community’s needs in basic health care such as enough food, clean water, and adequate shelter.” He said the Department of Health “seems to have nothing to do with these three basic needs. Neither, it seems, do the University of the Philippines College of Medicine and other related branches of Health education” in UP. Earlier, at the 11th Post-Graduate Seminar for Emergency Medicine at the UP-PGH on November 17, 2011, Tiongco said: “We in the UP-PGH and all the other training hospitals in the country were trained to deliver health care along western lines. Western medicine focuses on the disease, the tissue, the cell, the chromosome, the DNA, the molecule, the ion. Our people apparently want us, as doctors and guardians of the health of the community, to look at health in another way. Health is about people. Health is about families and communities. Whereas the present dominant world order looks at disease as a personal event with financial considerations, the Filipino looks at disease as a social event with cosmic considerations.” He found it unacceptable that 68% of the population in the Philippines die without seeing a doctor or a nurse. “Today, in spite of the supposed progress after martial law, we discover to our chagrin that 68 out of 100 Filipinos die without seeing a doctor or a nurse! What has our country been doing about this? What has PGH been doing about this? What have we, as doctors, been doing about this? What have you personally been doing about this? Or are you going to tell me that as a doctor, this is not your concern?,” Tiongco asked his audience. He recalled that after leaving UP-PGH in 1976, he would often look back “in anger at what UP-PGH has done or more importantly has not done to the least of our brethren here in the Philippines.” “Serving the poorest of the poor” On his 70th birthday on June 19, 2017, in a party tendered by the MMG Federation, his elder brother Gari, a lawyer, shared how PGH transformed his doctor-brother. “Ten years of interacting with the masa, the men in the streets, the poorest of the poor, completely changed his persona. From being an elitist, due to his upbringing and his environment in school, he came down from his ivory tower and identified himself with the working class, the masa.” Ting Tiongco wears the sablay. Tiongco graduated from the UP College of Medicine , Class of 1971 and finished his Master of Hospital Administration at the UP College of Public Health in 2019. Photo courtesy of the Tiongco Family “I saw him cringe in pain as he told me the story of a mother of a sick malnourished child who had to skip her meals to buy basic medicine for her child. He witnessed how these people endured sufferings beyond the limits of sacrifices. As time went on, he saw more deprivations, more sufferings, more unnecessary deaths and many a time, Ting had to shelve out his meager allowance to buy the medicine to save an unknown patient. He cried with the family whenever unnecessary death occurred and the patient would have been saved for a few hundred pesos of medicine. He seemed to have lived with them in wanton deprivation. By the time of his mid residency in surgery, he sold his soul not to the devil but to the nobility of serving the poorest of the poor, the hoi polloi, men in the streets. He was an angry young man questioning the inequities of the society. In all honesty, his passion sent quivers to my spine but thank goodness taking arms was not part of his passion,” said Gari, who passed away in August 2020. Awards, Books In 2007, Tiongco was conferred the Ozanam Award by the Ateneo de Manila University where he finished pre-Medicine. “The patriotic and radical approach of your cooperative health system is anchored on the justice of giving the poor the Health and Humanity they deserve,” the Ateneo said. In 2008, the Ateneo de Davao University where he had his primary and secondary education, conferred on him the Dr. Jess and Trining dela Paz Award “in recognition of his advocacy and work in providing affordable and accessible health care to the poor and the general population through the Medical Mission Group Hospitals and more than fifty hospital cooperatives throughout the country.” He was nominated for prestigious local, national and awards that required the signature of nominees. He did not sign them. He wrote two books — “Child of the Sun Returning,” and “Surgeons Do Not Cry” – the first published in 1996 on the birthing of the first health cooperative in the country, the second on his “ten-year development as a doctor and a surgeon at the UP-PGH.” Ting Tiongco’s two books: “Child of the Sun Returning” and “Surgeons Do Not Cry.” (the white cover is a student edition). In both, he preferred to use “Ting Tiongco” as author. The stories in “Surgeons,” about everyday life as a medical student, intern and resident at the UP-PGH, were originally written for “Child of the Sun,” his column in MindaNews, and compiled into a book published by the University of the Philippines Press in 2008. The book has become a required reading for medical students in a number of universities and has had at least five printings, including a student edition. In her review of “Child of the Sun Returning,” Ceres Doyo of the Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) described it as “a first person account, a meditation, a medication (for floundering souls), a manifesto, a treatise, an autobiography, a desiderata.” The book had its second printing in 2018. Last month, Tiongco vowed to resume writing his MindaNews column, “Child of the Sun,” and compile the pieces later into a third book whose focus would be on the management of health cooperatives. He also spoke of putting together another book on the histories and experiences of the MMG chapter-members, for their 25th anniversary as a Federation this year. Not as good but better While the first cooperative hospital was inaugurated here in 1991, the concept of a health cooperative had its beginnings in 1981 at the DMC when the 34-year old surgeon, fresh from Vienna, launched the training, the first ever in DMC and the first in Mindanao. The training came right smack into a raging war in Mindanao. Davao City was then developing into what the military would later refer to as the country’s “Killing Fields” and “laboratory for urban guerilla warfare” of the New People’s Army. Killings were perpetrated by state forces and the NPA’s “Sparrow” units. Elsewhere in Mindanao, government troops clashed with Moro or communist rebels and civilians were caught in the crossfire. Surgeons were badly needed. What PGH was to Luzon, DMC was to Mindanao. “The hospital of the people with no other choices. The hospital of the sickest of the sick among the poorest of the poor,” was how Tiongco described it. “I was not training the young doctors to be as good as I was. I was training them to be better,” he declared. Dr. Jose M. Tiongco (center, front row) chair of the Department of Surgery of the Davao Medical Center (now Southern Philippines Medical Center) and his trainees — “crazy dreamers” as they were referred to in the early 1980s. Photo courtesy of MMG Part of being “better” was to design the training program differently from PGH. “I did not want to train the resident doctors the way I was trained in PGH. There, we went through the gristly mill where the daily grind focused on the What, When, Where, Who and How of illness. One necessary question was unasked: WHY,” he wrote in 1996. And there were so many whys, among them why the people “could not afford the treatment prescribed in our textbooks and taught to us in Medical School,” why were there no equipment, supplies and medications that they badly needed in the operating rooms, the Intensive Care Unit and the wards. The young doctors had to be ready to answer and offer solutions to the many “whys.” Among his trainees was Dr. Leopoldo Vega, who would later head the DMC/SPMC and was named Health Undersecretary under the Duterte administration. Tiongco also did a similar training at the state-run Davao Regional Hospital in Tagum, Davao del Norte. “Multiply my mind and my hands” The trainings were not just for the love of surgery but for self preservation as well. “There was a war going on in Mindanao. There was a frenzy of patients in the wards and emergency rooms. I was wearing myself out to a frazzle in the operating rooms. It was necessary to multiply my mind and my hands as soon as possible to save my health,” he said. “I did not know then how to multiply my heart. It remained in a conundrum of contradictions,” Tiongco wrote in “Child of the Sun Returning.” In his trainings, he told the young doctors not to accept the “lame song-and-dance routine of ‘no drugs, no records, no equipment, no reagents, no supplies or no manpower’ as excuses for the death of any patient in the surgical wards.” “Residents were instructed to beg, steal, borrow, plunder, pillage, and rob whatever was needed by our patients to survive. No patient died in the Department of Surgery unless the doctor died first.” But after training them, Tiongco’s problem was where would they go to practice their specialty? The district hospitals in the countryside were not equipped for surgery while the private hospitals in the cities were “dominated by doctors who were jealously guarding their turf and would not allow the graduates to practice surgery in the city.” Tiongco was worried that they would have “no support for their families, nothing to do, and nowhere to go. Except perhaps to USA. But part of my training was for them not to do that.” The DMC was not just catering to patients within the city but from other regions in Mindanao. But the middle class who could no longer afford private hospitals because of the economic crisis, crowded into the wards of DMC and “displaced the lowly, the poverty stricken, and the silent and docile uneducated from their sick beds and from the paltry services that the government hospital had to offer.” “Guerrilla hospital” Tiongco and his trainees – “crazy dreamers” as they were referred to – gathered for “dreamking” (dreaming and drinking) sessions to discuss proposed solutions. They would later form the core of what would be the Medical Mission Group Foundation and later the first health cooperative in the country bearing the same name. While still a foundation in the 1980s, the “dreamking” surgeons set up what they dubbed as a “guerrilla hospital,” using equipment borrowed from a hospital owned by the family of a doctor, to do ambulatory surgery on middle class patients from the DMC to decongest it for the sake of the poorest of the poor. They also opened a similar hospital in Tagum, Davao del Norte. Tiongco said they were hitting three birds with one stone: provide private practice for the young surgical specialists who graduate from the training programs; provide fast, expert, and affordable surgical services to the marginalized middle class patients who could no longer afford the high fees charged by private hospitals; and decongest the surgical wards in the government hospital to ensure that the truly indigent would be served. The government accused them of “stealing” patients. They were unfazed. Cooperatives The shift to cooperative was brought by a confluence of events. A government mandated across-the-board wage increase put the foundation in a bind. It could not afford the increase and was forced to consider retrenchment of some employees. While this was happening, an allied group in the resistance movement against Marcos which had unpaid debts in the hospital, came in to organize a labor union but lost in the certification election. The “crazy dreamers” offered to sell the hospitals to the workers in exchange for around 200 pesos each from them. They did not know much about cooperatives then but liked the one-person, one-vote policy and after attending seminars, the cooperative of doctors and other health professionals, and their hospital workers, was born: the Medical Mission Group Hospital and Health Services Cooperative (MMGHHSC) that would, in 1991, run the country’s first cooperative hospital and cooperative health fund. Yet another significant event was the meeting of Tiongco and lawyer Josefito Guillermo, then the manager of the Cooperative Bank of Davao City (CBDC). Like Tiongco, Guillermo was also a “dreamker.” Lawyer Josefito Guillermo (L), then general manager of the Cooperative Bank of Davao City and Dr. Jose M. Tiongco of the Medical Mission Group health cooperative in a 1997 photo. Tiongco was elected member of the Board of Directors of the bank and later its chair. Guillermo passed away in 2009. MINDANEWS PHOTO The banker asked the surgeon if their cooperative needed a loan. Commercial banks had turned them down but this small cooperative bank whose daily deposits came mostly from market vendors and farmers, was willing to finance their dream hospital, a hospital that would be owned by health professionals and hospital workers, including janitors. The prospects of a cooperative health fund that would ensure the poor could access health care also got Guillermo interested. Tiongco would soon become a member of the CBDC board and later its chair. He and Guillermo would blaze the trail for an energized cooperative movement in the city that embraced all sectors – from vendors to doctors. It was the heyday of cooperativism in the city. Inspired by the health cooperative, other sectors, among them pilots, media, engineers, artists also set up their own. “With the entry of professionals led by the doctors into the CBDC, the bank was now able to balance the seasonal financial activities of the farmers with the daily and more predictable financial activities of the professionals and their service cooperatives” and the stability of that configuration boosted the bank’s assets to 200 million pesos in five years, Tiongco wrote in 1996. The first cooperative hospital was inaugurated in Davao City on November 16, 1991, a week after the health cooperative was featured (“The doctors who refused to say die”) in the PDI’s Sunday Inquirer magazine. Soon after, doctors of like mind and heart across the country, flocked to the city to learn how they could replicate it in their areas. Surgery or Health Cooperative Tiongco and his group got invited to different parts of the country, and later abroad, to talk about health cooperatives. In 1992, the newly-appointed popular Health Secretary, Flavier, visited the cooperative hospital and hailed the cooperative health system as “the wave of the future.” Former President Corazon Aquino also came to visit and so did senators and congressional representatives. The Department of Health under Flavier included cooperative health care on its top 23 priority tasks in 1993 (23 in 93). As more invitations came, Tiongco had to choose between Surgery and the Health Cooperative. “At 45 years of age, I was at the peak of my career. I was totally in love with Surgery. My life was my knife. My knife was my wife. I could not imagine myself without Surgery.” He gave up his knife to go full time in the health cooperative. “Here with the health cooperative were at last the answers to the questions we were asking. Here was a chance to help heal the welter of wounds the body and soul are heir to. Here at last was the chance to be the doctor I had longed to be – a healer in all his humanity,” he wrote. Traveling around to preach the gospel of health cooperativism was “hard work, often more difficult than surgery. But it had become a mission for me. Sometimes, when dog-tired and disappointed, I would get the feeling that somehow, I was merely following orders. I was being used for a higher purpose. I had become an instrument. I had become my knife.” Tiongco was invited by the United Nations-World Health Organization (UN-WHO) to be a keynote speaker during the 20th anniversary of the Alma-Ata Declaration in Almaty, Kazakhstan in November 1998. The 1978 declaration recognized primary health care as a means to achieving the objective of “health for all people of all nations.” Because one of his connecting flights was delayed and a rebooking had to be done, he arrived in Almaty without his luggage. Since there was no time to buy a suit, he delivered his speech in his slacks and sweatshirt. Federation It was also in 1998 when the MMG chapters banded into the MGHHSCP Federation. While it initially attracted at least 50 chapter members, many fell by the wayside. Today, according to its website, it has 19 chapter members across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, 17 of them classified as Members In Good Standing (MIGS) or those who have met the 5Ps requirement: submission of Papers, Presence in monthly meetings, Patronage of Federation products, Participation in activities, and Payment of the Cooperative Education and Training Fund to the Federation. Dr. Jose M .Tiongco at the general assembly of the MMG Federation in June 2022. Photo courtesy of MMG Federation The Federation has been buying medicines and medical supplies in bulk, thus lowering the cost of health care in the MMG hospitals nationwide. In 2019, the Federation linked up with the Department of Agrarian Reform to directly source from agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) the food products their hospitals nationwide need such as rice, vegetables and root crops. The Federation has also recently embarked on a project that would reduce the cost of electricity in their hospitals. Lower overhead cost would then translate into further lowering the cost of health care. Unlike other CEOs, Tiongco hated formalities. In his e-mails to the Federation, he would address them as “Dir Pipol” and end his post informally, signing off as “tingalingdingdong” or “tingalingdongding” or “tingks” and its variations. “How to multiply my heart” With age, Tiongco minimized his beer drinking but continued to play the piano and dream of other ways to make sure the Federation fulfills its mission and vision and lives up to its philosophy. According to the Federation’s website, its mission is “to provide adequate health care for all Filipinos through preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative services throughout the land,” its vision is “sustainable development of marginalized communities to achieve economic freedom through health in 2024” and its philosophy is “Health is a basic human right and as such, it should be universally accessible to everybody not only for those who can afford it.” The vow of the “crazy dreamers” four decades ago has become the Federation’s motto: “Until every pain and affliction, every cry of anguish and hunger can seek attention and care, without fear of inaccessibility, rejection nor discrimination … Until then, our work is never done!” And the work will continue even without Tiongco’s physical presence because he had multiplied not only his mind and hands, but also his heart. Ting Tiongco playfully makes a hand heart gesture to imitate the backdrop in a hilltop cafe in Davao City on 14 April 2022. MINDANEWS PHOTO When he trained young doctors to become surgeons, he did so to “multiply my mind and my hands” but did not yet know “how to multiply my heart.” The health cooperative movement taught him how. And he showed them how in the 32 years he served as leader. Tiongco is survived by his daughter Amane, siblings Nora Ermac, Erna and Pepe Gatmaitan, Gladys San Juan-Tiongco, Alex Tiongco, Rita and Oscar Paras, Joy and Guido Delgado, nephews and nieces and in-laws, and their children. In lieu of flowers, the family “would appreciate donations” to the Medical Mission Group Hospitals and Health Services Cooperative of the Philippines Federation, Metrobank Account Number 199-7-199-53010-7. (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews) Source: https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2023/05/dr-ting-tiongco-father-of-health-cooperatives-passes-away/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/prof-erlyn-sana-receives-exemplary-civilian-service-award/ | Prof Erlyn Sana receives Exemplary Civilian Service Award – UP Alumni Website | Prof Erlyn Sana receives Exemplary Civilian Service Award April 11, 2021 CONGRATULATIONS PROF. ERLYN A. SANA! The National Teacher Training Center for the Health Profession wishes Professor Erlyn A. Sana a big congratulations for being the 2021 Recipient of the Award for Exemplary Civilian Service to Philippine Medicine by the Philippine Medical Association! Your NTTCHP family is very proud of you! #TatakNTTCHP Visit us: http://nttchp.upm.edu.ph Source: UP Manilia FB page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/vita-s-susmerano-de-leon-mps-in-agricutural-marketing-1982/ | Vita S. Susmerano-De Leon (MPS in Agricutural Marketing 1982) – UP Alumni Website | Vita S. Susmerano-De Leon (MPS in Agricutural Marketing 1982) October 28, 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/aaou-bestows-2021-meritorious-service-award-to-chancellor-bandalaria/ | AAOU bestows 2021 Meritorious Service Award to Chancellor Bandalaria – UP Alumni Website | AAOU bestows 2021 Meritorious Service Award to Chancellor Bandalaria June 7, 2021 Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), has been chosen by the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) as the recipient of the AAOU Meritorious Service Award 2021. The AAOU Meritorious Service Award is given to recognize outstanding services and contributions to open and distance education. The AAOU Executive Committee selected the recipient of this award based on dedication, effort and contributions upon recommendations by the AAOU Adjudication Committee. The Award comprises a citation and a plaque as symbols of acknowledgement presented by the AAOU President to the recipient during the annual conference. The AAOU Meritorious Service Award was presented by AAOU President, Prof. Ojat Darojat, Rector of Universitas Terbuka, to Chancellor Bandalaria during the 34th AAOU Annual Conference held on 1-3 June 2021. The AAOU conference this year is hosted by the Sri Lanka Open University and is the first hybrid conference held by the organization. Dr. Bandalaria is a staunch advocate of open and distance elearning. Even before her Chancellorship, she has been engaged and has led various projects and programs to advance open and distance elearning in the Philippines and in Asia. She is well associated with the offering of free massive open online courses or MOOCs. Chancellor Bandalaria is also known for her leadership in open education initiatives, being the Chair of the Asian MOOCs Steering Committee, and the Co-Chair of the Open Educational Resources (OER) Dynamic Coalition Advisory Board on Quality, Inclusive Multilingualism. Dr. Bandalaria is also the current International Council for Distance Education (ICDE) Ambassador for OER and has also been appointed as a member of the ICDE OER Advisory Committee (OERAC). She served as President of the AAOU from 2017-2019. Indeed, receiving the AAOU Meritorious Award is well-deserved. Padayon, Chancellor Mel! Source: https://bit.ly/3wbZdje |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upaa-davao-donates-latex-paints-to-the-adopt-a-school-program-of-deped/ | UPAA Davao donates latex paints to the Adopt-a-School program of DepEd – UP Alumni Website | UPAA Davao donates latex paints to the Adopt-a-School program of DepEd May 31, 2022 UPAA Davao donated several gallons of latex paints as part of the Adopt-a-School program of DepEd. AL Navarro National High School in Lasang, Davao City DepEd program head Raph Pehid and Secondary School Principal Efren Butlig, received the donation from UPAA Davao President, Bogs Quitain at the UP Mindanao Foundation Office, Quitain Building. Source: University of the Philippines Mindanao Facebook post |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/congratulations-to-up-diliman-and-up-mindanao-for-registering-a-100-passing-rate-in-the-june-2023-professional-licensure-examination-for-architects/ | Congratulations to UP Diliman and UP Mindanao for registering a 100% passing rate in the June 2023 Professional Licensure Examination for Architects – UP Alumni Website | Congratulations to UP Diliman and UP Mindanao for registering a 100% passing rate in the June 2023 Professional Licensure Examination for Architects June 19, 2023 The University congratulates UP Diliman and UP Mindanao for registering a 100% passing rate in the June 2023 Professional Licensure Examination for Architects. Pagbati, mga Iskolar ng Bayan!✊🏽💚❤️ Source: University of the Philippines Twitter |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/huwag-bibitiw-up-professor-emeritus-urges-new-scientists-to-shape-phls-future/ | ‘Huwag bibitiw’: UP professor emeritus urges new scientists to shape PHL’s future – UP Alumni Website | ‘Huwag bibitiw’: UP professor emeritus urges new scientists to shape PHL’s future August 4, 2023 written by UPD-CS Science Communications team In the face of a future yet to be written, beset by Promethean technologies and an Apolakian climate, one of the country’s foremost Filipino writers calls on a new generation of Filipino scientists to stay grounded—and stand their ground. UP Diliman Professor Emeritus Dr. Rosario Torres-Yu exhorted UPD-CS’ graduates to remain hopeful but vigilant of the future. (Photo credit: Garcia Photography Services) “Ihahabilin ko ito nang may pakiusap: huwag sanang magbago ang isip ninyo. Kailangan ng bansa natin ng higit pang maraming scientist,” distinguished writer Dr. Rosario Torres-Yu exhorted the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) graduating class of 2023, noted for having the most number of PhD graduates in the College’s 40-year history. A professor emeritus and former dean of the College of Arts and Letters (UPD-CAL), Dr. Torres-Yu expressed cautious optimism for the future in her keynote address delivered at the UPD-CS Special Recognition Program last July 29. She also underscored the fundamental role of Filipino scientists in safeguarding the country’s future. UPD-CS’s newly-minted graduates should never forget why they became scientists, Dr. Torres-Yu said, waxing poetic: “Ang kinang ay dapat timplahin ng kabuluhan para higit na maging kapakinabangan sa bayan at sambayanan. Samakatwid, hindi tayo nabubuhay para sa sariling kinang lamang.” Hopeful vigilance for the future Dr. Torres-Yu said she would be remiss as a professor and mentor if she did not urge vigilance and caution amid the celebration. She reminded UPD-CS’ new scientists that their lives and work are not isolated from the rest of the world: “Anuman ang laboratoryong piliin, hindi ito maitatago sa nangyayari sa mundo. Kumbaga sa bagyo, literal at metaporikal, umaabot sa atin ang unos, baha, lindol, pagkawasak ng kapaligiran, kabuhayan at kapayapaan… Gusto ko mang iwasan ang pagbanggit tungkol dito, dahil ang pagtatapos ninyo ay dapat na maging masaya, magkukulang naman ako bilang guro kung hindi ko man lang mabanggit ang tungkol dito,” she told the gathered crowd of over 400 graduates. “Ang mahalaga ay manatili ang ugaling mapagmatyag na taglay na ninyo dahil mga scientist kayo; maging mapanuri, makilahok at pumanig sa pagbabagong makabubuti sa ating bayan at sa sangkatauhan,” she added. UP Diliman Professor Emeritus Dr. Rosario Torres-Yu exhorted UPD-CS’ graduates to remain hopeful but vigilant of the future (Photo credit: Shedy Masayon, UPD-CS SciComm) She also touched on the need to inspire Filipino children to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through literature. Dr. Torres-Yu’s non-profit organization, Supling Sining, Inc. (SSI), collaborated with UPD-CS to create the Sulong-Agham multilingual children’s books series. UPD-CS’s Class of 2023 produced a total of 454 graduates. This number consists of 19 PhD graduates, 108 MS graduates, seven MA graduates, three Professional Masters, five diploma recipients, and 312 BS graduates. The number of the College’s PhD graduates for 2023 is also almost double that of the previous year, the most number of PhD graduates UPD-CS has had in its 40 years of existence. The full text of UP Diliman Professor Emeritus Dr. Rosario Torres-Yu’s keynote address to the UPD-CS Class of 2023 can be found here: https://science.upd.edu.ph/cs-2023-recognition-day-inspirational-message/ For interview requests and other media inquiries, please email [email protected] |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/medical-officer-iii-up-visayas-tacloban-college-health-services-unit/ | Medical Officer III (UP Visayas Tacloban College Health Services Unit ) – UP Alumni Website | Medical Officer III (UP Visayas Tacloban College Health Services Unit ) April 27, 2022 Notice of Hiring 📣📣📣 Position: Medical Officer III Salary Grade: SG 21 Place of Assignment: Health Services Unit, UP Visayas Tacloban College Qualified applicants are advised to hand in or send through courier their application to: MS. MARIA VIVIAN J. MONTES Administrative Officer IV (HRMO II) Personnel Services Office UPV Tacloban College, Tacloban City Queries may be emailed to [email protected]. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/retired-prof-santiago-jak-albano-pilar-1946-2021/ | Retired Prof. Santiago ‘Jak’ Albano Pilar (1946-2021) – UP Alumni Website | Retired Prof. Santiago ‘Jak’ Albano Pilar (1946-2021) April 14, 2021 Retired Prof. Santiago ‘Jak’ Albano Pilar of the UP College of Fine Arts (CFA) Department of Theory passed away on Apr. 12. He was 74. An eminent scholar, educator and historian of Philippine Art, Pilar paved for “many important discoveries and preservation of Hispanic art from all over the country,” the CFA Department of Theory said in its Facebook post. The Department described Pilar as “an astute art connoisseur, he pioneered the field of study at the College, where he taught for several decades.” Pilar started serving the University in 1977 as a lecturer in the field of humanities. Later, he moved to CFA where he taught basic and advanced courses in art history, art criticism, art research and connoisseurship in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. To his colleagues and students, he left a lasting legacy of “research excellence, unceasing passion and genuine concern for our artistic heritage.” He authored several books on Philippine Arts, the most known being “Juan Luna: The Filipino as Artist” (1980) which is an essential reference for the artist. Among his authored books are “Pamana: The Jorge B. Vargas Art Collection” and “A Harvest of Saints.” One of his advocacies is to introduce other Filipino artists not given the same recognition and prominence as Luna and Fernando Amorsolo. His exhaustive research led to the publication of “The Life and Art of Isabelo Tampinco,” “The sober realism of Domingo Celis: inspired calm,” and “Fabian de la Rosa and his times,” among other books. Several art galleries and museums, including Gateway Gallery, Leon Gallery Makati and Metropolitan Museum of Manila, paid tribute to Pilar, recognizing him as an art scholar “who committed himself to research and writing of the Philippines Hispanic art, religious art, and the lives and works of lesser-known Filipino artists.” For his works in art history, Pilar received the Ten Outstanding Young Men Award for Art History in 1980 and Araw ng Maynila Award: Tagapag-alaga ng Sining in 1996. In UP, Pilar was conferred the Pura Kalaw-Ledesma Professorial Chair for the periods Oct. 1, 1992 to May 31, 1993 and Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 1999, and the Ignacio Villamor Professorial Chair for the period Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2000. He served as a consultant of exhibition projects at the Ayala Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila and Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). He was also the editor of the “CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art Volume IV: The Visual Arts.” Author: Benito V. Sanvictores Jr. photos courtesy of the UP CFA Department of Theory Source: https://upd.edu.ph/pilar-74/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/forensic-anthropologist-jerome-bailen-passes/ | Forensic anthropologist Jerome Bailen passes – UP Alumni Website | Forensic anthropologist Jerome Bailen passes November 17, 2022 Anna Regidor – Diliman Information Office Forensic anthropologist Jerome Bermejo Bailen passed away on Nov. 8. Described as one of the few UP Diliman (UPD) “unforgettable professors,” Bailen specialized in forensics and would often be invited to investigate high-profile cases. Bailen. Image from Joyce Bailen’s Facebook page One of them was a look into the double murder of former senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. and Rolando Galman on Aug. 21, 1983. In August 2004, Bailen was part of the UP Independent Forensic Group (UP IFG) along with medico-legal practitioner Erwin P. Erfe, and forensic consultants Benito E. Molino and Anastacio N. Rosete Jr., that Chief Public Attorney Persida V. Rueda-Acosta, DSD, asked to make a thorough review of the forensic evidence in the double murder case. According to a 2005 Supreme Court ruling, the report essentially concludes that “it was not possible, based on the forensic study of the evidence in the double murder case, that C1C Rogelio Moreno fired at Senator Aquino as they descended the service stairway from the aircraft. They posit that Senator Aquino was shot while he was walking on the airport tarmac toward the waiting Aviation Security Command van which was supposed to transport him from the airport to Fort Bonifacio.” They published their findings in the 2009 book Death on the Tarmac: Forensic Analysis of the Assassination of Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. One of Bailen’s last public engagements was a 2020 Manila Bulletin opinion piece delving into the then burgeoning COVID-19 pandemic, where he called for a “decisive and holistic approach” to public health policy. “No amount of social distancing, face masks can prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Locking down communities and states cannot guarantee the stoppage of its transmission. Shutting down a state to prevent the transmission casts a heavy burden on human beings, the economy, and governance.., Leaders should provide everyone the chance to work, to love, and to find meaning and purpose. To let them live the way they want so long as they do not impinge upon the fundamental rights of other people. And, since government is created for the individual; it must help put the happiness of the individual at the center of everything,” he said. A wake was conducted on Nov. 9 at the United Methodist Church at Torres Bugallon St., Lingayen, Pangasinan while a special service was held on Nov. 11, 3 p.m. at the UP Church of the Risen Lord presided over by Chaplain United Church of Christ in the Philippines Rev. Callum Tabada. Upon the announcement of his death, messages of condolence poured in, including one from Erfe: “Everything I am now in forensics, I owe to UP anthropology professor Jerome Bailen. I met him before I became his PhD student in UPD. I learned forensic sensitivity from him both inside his classrooms and in the field. Without him the UP IFG would not have been a reality. Maraming salamat po Kuyang Prof. Jerome. Rest in Peace until we meet again in the Celestial Lodge,” he said. Bailen was a retired professor of the Department of Anthropology of the UPD College of Social Sciences and Philosophy. Bailen earned his MA (Anthropology) in 1975 at UP. Thank you, Sir! Source: https://upd.edu.ph/forensic-anthropologist-jerome-bailen-passes/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-visayas-school-of-technology-student-records-evaluator-i/ | UP Visayas School of Technology (Student Records Evaluator I) – UP Alumni Website | UP Visayas School of Technology (Student Records Evaluator I) October 28, 2022 NOTICE OF VACANCY: *Office/Unit/College: School of Technology *Position Title: Student Records Evaluator I *Plantilla Item No.: UPSB-SRE1-25-1998 *Salary/Job/Pay Grade: SG-11 *Monthly Salary: 25,439.00 *Deadline: 15 November 2022 For more details: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/employment Source: University of the Philippines Visayas Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/85-year-old-retired-businessman-keeps-active-by-gardening-during-the-pandemic/ | 85 year-old retired businessman keeps active by gardening during the pandemic – UP Alumni Website | 85 year-old retired businessman keeps active by gardening during the pandemic June 7, 2021 by Yvette Tan The COVID-19 pandemic has almost everyone to shelter in place to curb the spread of the virus. This has resulted in a loss of jobs and opportunities for many people and industries. For others, the forced isolation has given them a chance to discover new hobbies and interests or revive old ones. One of the most popular hobbies taken up during the pandemic is gardening, which has regained popularity due to its stress and anxiety-relieving properties as well as a possible small-scale solution to a household’s food security. For retired businessman Sebastian L. Angliongto, 85, being forced to stay at home gave him a chance to fall in love with growing food all over again. A son of Davao Angliongto was born in February 1936, eight months before Davao became a chartered city. The youngest of three brothers, he lost his mother at the age of six when the Japanese bombed Davao in World War II. He was with his father, Alfonso Angliongto Sr., when the latter was assassinated by a business rival four years later. Angliongto’s father, who hailed from Tawi Tawi, is considered a pioneer of Davao City, and a barangay was named in his honor in 2006. Angliongto initially wanted to study engineering so he could work in the USA, but his second oldest brother persuaded him to take up agriculture, reasoning that they were planning to shift their family business from shipping to farming. “Being… their youngest brother, I accepted his advice despite not being happy because I wanted to be independent and leave for the U.S.A. to forget from our tragic past,” Angliongto shares. Though Angliongto graduated with a degree in agriculture from UP Los Banos in 1959, the Davao City native made his mark as the owner of Angliongto Investment and Development Company, a real estate development business that specialized in constructing commercial buildings and warehouses. He is also a devoted family man to his wife Teresita Luy Estrada and their children Jan Carlo and Angeli Therese. Miniature fruit trees Since Angliongto and his wife are seniors, both have been staying home since March 2020, when community quarantine was imposed in the Philippines. This allowed him to finally put what he learned in college to use. “With the pandemic, to keep myself busy at home, I decided to develop three garden plots. My Chinese friend, Tony Tiu, gave me 10 packs of various kinds of vegetables from Mainland China. In the vegetable garden, we have pechay, red lettuce, patola, squash, camote tops, upland kang kong, alugbati and carlan tuber,” he shares. “My wife, Tessie, landscaped the other remaining areas. [They contain] her collection of various kinds of flowers.” Angliongto’s house, a sprawling bungalow on top of a hill, is located in the second oldest subdivision in Davao City. It was designed by his wife, a trained architect, and sits in the middle of two lots that total 1180 sq.meters. A lot of it has been dedicated to miniature fruit trees. The list of what’s planted sounds like a fruit stall: “one grafted Maharlika rambutan (a popular variety whose flesh is easily separated from its seeds)… evergreen sticky flesh avocado, one Chinese pinkish pomelo, and one rare fruit tree called abiu (Pouteria caimito), which bears fruit that tastes sweeter than star-apple with only two seeds,” Angliongto says. “Abiu bears fruits all year round, [as do the] red and white dragon fruits planted at the back of our concrete fence.” He’s also planted “a magnolia jackfruit in a half drum filled with compost, a guyabano seedling, and a mango seedling grafted to three kinds of mango scions—a carabao yellow mango, a Florida red mango, and a giant sized Indian mango.” Anglingto explains how he grows his miniature fruit trees: “It is a technique to develop miniature fruit trees due to limited space by cutting a whole steel or plastic drum into half with their respective half size drum planted in the digged soil hole so the fruit trees, as they grow, their roots will spread downward from the drum instead of going sidewards,” he says, adding that his miniature pomelo tree has produced over 100 pieces of fruit to date. Angliongto beside his aibu tree. A garden of food Angliongto explains how he constructed his garden plots: “I elevated the plot, filled [it] with pure compost soil mixed with fertile vermicast,” he says. “The vegetables are all organic without inorganic chemical manufactured fertilizer nor spraying with insecticide.” To ensure the crops were always sufficiently watered, Angliongto hired a plumber to drill a deep well. “[He] drilled almost 90 feet deep and was able to hit fresh water,” he says. “We installed a 1 1/2 gould pump motor to store water at the water tank to shower the plants every morning if there was no rain in the previous night.” His biggest challenge is pest control. “Vegetables are sensitive to insect attack. [To prevent this,] some [crops] are covered with green fishnet. Some I use a blower or water sprinkler to drive [pests] away.” He also admits that tending a fruit and vegetable garden is time-consuming, but likens it to raising a family. “It is tedious work,” he says. “Vegetables are like babies. You have to take care of the veggies with tender loving care.” One of the first things Angliongto did was construct raised beds for his garden. Passion and duty The harvests are all for the family’s personal consumption. “So we do not have to go to the wet market to buy them!” Angliongto says. “Some are made into fresh salad and some for soup and some are lightly fried with ground lean meat or chicken without skin.” He adds that the family also enjoys fresh fish such as pompano, kitang, and bangus, which they get from his son’s friend, who owns a fishpond. Angliongto offers some advice for seniors to keep healthy during the pandemic. “With the pandemic, we have to be careful of exposure to COVID-19 from going out. [We should] keep ourselves busy [to prevent] being bored, [and] also to expose ourselves to sunlight and stay healthy by drinking at least eight glasses of water [a day] to prevent dehydration, [especially] with the present summer [heat]. It also helps to stretch our muscles to [avoid] old age pain.” A giant radish harvested from the garden. Gardening has certainly helped this retired businessman stay fit. He plans to keep growing vegetables, “…and maybe plant pumpkin or kalabasa by letting the vine sprawl temporarily in our grass garden. And also, upo to replace the patola at the trellis above the vegetable garden plot.” Though he misses going out and longs for the pandemic to end, he’s very happy to have reconnected with an interest from his past. For him, growing food at this time is not just a passion, but also a duty: “With some of my knowledge as a retired agriculturist, what good is it if not to practice what I know at this time?” Photos courtesy of Sebastian Angliongto Source: https://bit.ly/3iltSqi |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upse-professor-jonna-estudillo-receives-award-from-the-japanese-association-of-development-economics-jade/ | UPSE Professor Jonna Estudillo receives award from the Japanese Association of Development Economics (JADE) – UP Alumni Website | UPSE Professor Jonna Estudillo receives award from the Japanese Association of Development Economics (JADE) May 30, 2022 The UPSE community congratulates Dr. Jonna P. Estudillo for being the first recipient of the JADE Award in Development Economics in Memory of Nobuhiko Fuwa. The Fuwa Award is given once a year by the Japanese Association of Development Economics (JADE) to remember the notable contributions of Professor Fuwa in gender and poverty research. This year, Dr. Estudillo is being honored for her outstanding research on topics of poverty alleviation, rural development, education, and women’s empowerment in various parts of Asia. Click here to watch Dr. Estudillo’s Fuwa Lecture: http://www.jade.gr.jp/FuwaAwardRecipients.html. Source: UP School of Economics – UPSE Facebook post |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/professor-josefina-c-fonacier-06-march-1925-16-may-2023/ | Professor Josefina C. Fonacier (06 March 1925 – 16 May 2023) – UP Alumni Website | Professor Josefina C. Fonacier (06 March 1925 – 16 May 2023) May 22, 2023 The Institute of Mathematics, UP Diliman, joins the mathematics community in mourning the passing of Professor Josefina Caluya Fonacier, a pillar of Philippine mathematics education and beloved former colleague. Professor Fonacier, Josie to her friends and Ma’am Fona to her younger colleagues and students, spent her entire academic career at the University of the Philippines from 1950 to 1986, and continued serving on an unofficial and voluntary basis until her demise. Ma’am Fona finished BS Education, major in Mathematics, cum laude, from UP Diliman in 1948, and obtained the MA Mathematics degree from Columbia University in New York in 1949. She was a faculty member of the UPD College of Liberal Arts Math Department from 1950 to 1965 and also taught courses at the Graduate School of the UP College of Education. From 1965- 1969 she was on special detail to the Science Teaching Center Project, a Ford Foundation-funded project aimed to study and initiate improvements in the secondary and elementary school science and mathematics curricula and in teacher training. In 1970 she transferred to the Science Teaching Center, forerunner of the Science Education Center (SEC) that transformed later as the National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED). At SEC, she became head of the Mathematics Workgroup, Assistant Director and eventually the Center’s Director from 1985 to 1986. Professor Fonacier contributed extensively to curriculum development, assessment, textbook writing and instructional materials development, and teacher-training and engaged with various agencies such as the DOST-SEI, DepEd, SEAMEO-RECSAM. She wrote and edited papers, books and resource materials on mathematics education, including an English translation of the Japanese book, Origamics. She was founding President of the Philippine Council for Mathematics Teacher Educators (MathTED) and was managing editor of MathTED’s journal, Intersection. She also served on the boards of the UP Diliman Math Foundation and the Foundation for the Promotion of Mathematics Education and Research. A stalwart of the Mathematical Society of the Philippines (MSP), she was the Director and the force behind the Philippine Mathematical Olympiad from 1984 to 1998 and served as Associate and Managing Editor of Matimyas Matematika, the MSP’s official journal. The Institute, while deeply saddened with her demise, celebrates the long, happy and productive life of a dear colleague, scholar and mentor, and condoles with her bereaved family. Source: https://math.upd.edu.ph/2023/05/josefina-c-fonacier-06-march-1925-16-may-2023 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upsilon-sigma-phi-congratulates-fellow-glenn-s-lubuguin-2015-for-being-appointed-as-the-vice-president-for-planning-and-development-of-wesleyan-university-philippines/ | Upsilon Sigma Phi congratulates Fellow Glenn S. Lubuguin 2015 for being appointed as the Vice President for Planning and Development of Wesleyan University Philippines – UP Alumni Website | Upsilon Sigma Phi congratulates Fellow Glenn S. Lubuguin 2015 for being appointed as the Vice President for Planning and Development of Wesleyan University Philippines April 27, 2022 The Upsilon Sigma Phi congratulates Fellow Glenn S. Lubuguin 2015 for being appointed as the Vice President for Planning and Development of Wesleyan University Philippines. The Wesleyan University Philippines is the only autonomous private higher education institution in Nueva Ecija and one of the largest universities in Region III. He will also concurrently serve as Executive Director, Office of the University President and Director of the Center for Nueva Ecija Studies. Congratulations, Brod! #UpsilonSigmaPhi #CelebratingExcellence Source: Upsilon Sigma Phi Facebook post |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/become-a-peer-support-volunteer/ | Become a Peer Support Volunteer! – UP Alumni Website | Become a Peer Support Volunteer! June 19, 2023 The UPD Ugnayan ng Pahinungod is a constituent office of the UP System Ugnayan ng Pahinungod which serves as the institutional system-wide volunteer service program of the University of the Philippines. It aims to articulate the social responsibility of UP as a national university to serve the Filipino people, while also serving as a values education program for the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the University to develop and manifest their love of the country. They extend their invitation to everyone regarding their Peer Support Training Batch 5, which is a capacity building activity designed to equip prospective Peer Support Volunteers (PSVs) with knowledge and skills on basic psychosocial support. Those that completed the training and are willing to proceed as volunteers will provide peer support to distressed individuals via the Free Psychosocial Support Service of the office. Below are the important details regarding the event: Training Dates (Face-to-Face): Wednesday, July 12, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Training Venue: Bulwagang Tandang Sora, College of Social Work and Community Development , U.P. Diliman Follow-Up Kumustahan Session Dates (via Zoom): Tuesday, July 18, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. To secure your place in this event, kindly take a moment to fill out the registration form by clicking on the following link: [https://tinyurl.com/PST-Batch5] Additionally, we encourage you to view and share the original Facebook post to help spread awareness and engage others in this meaningful endeavor. You can find the post by visiting the following link: [https://www.facebook.com/updpahinungod2/posts/210186801900908] If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact them at their official email: [email protected] Post navigation Congratulations to the new Nurses of UPM-School of Health Sciences! Congratulations to UP Diliman and UP Mindanao for registering a 100% passing rate in the June 2023 Professional Licensure Examination for Architects |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-luis-camara-dery-1946-2023/ | Dr. Luis Camara Dery (1946-2023) – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Luis Camara Dery (1946-2023) August 9, 2023 Poster from Local Historical Committees Network Facebook The National Historical Commission of the Philippines and the Local Historical Committees Network expresses their sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Dr. Luis Camara Dery on the news of his passing last 31 July 2023. Many of us encountered the name “Luis C. Dery” in historical works on the areas of Local, Political, Social, Cultural Histories of the Philippine Society from Pre- Colonial Period to World War 2.Born on 8 March 1946 in Gubat, Sorsogon, he moved to Metro Manila for his college educationat University of the Philippines – Diliman. After graduating in 1964, he pursued a master’sdegree and later a PhD in History, completing his studies in 1971 and 1987 respectively. Dr.Dery is a giant in local history research wherein he was able topublish historical books on various topics that are considered as essential readings in Philippinehistoriography. His publications comprise rare Filipiniana publications related toDr. Jose Rizal during the Spanish period and the early Philippine Republic. Some of his booksare Alay Sa Inang Bayan, Pestilence in the Philippines, and, The Army of the First PhilippineRepublic and other historical essays.He also served as President of the PhilippineHistorical Association in 2013-2014. In his passing, we remember his profound contributions and the trails he blazed in his pioneering work and steady commitment to the growth and development of Philippine historiography. Paalam po Dr. Dery at Maraming Salamat! Source: Local Historical Committees Network Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/16-upv-grads-pass-october-2022-certified-public-accountant-licensure-examination-cpale/ | 16 UPV grads pass October 2022 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination (CPALE) – UP Alumni Website | 16 UPV grads pass October 2022 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination (CPALE) October 28, 2022 Sixteen UPV CM graduates made it to this year’s list of October Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination (CPALE) Board passers per the results released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) yesterday, October 26. Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) graduates Alexis John Bandillon, Kirk John Villanueva, Shanine Franzel Dano, James Puentevella, Danielle Rojas, Karla Charina Indicar, Donna Amor De Castro, Charles Bryan Cartolina, Shania Shahane Mayol, Ma. Andrea Dignadice, Homer James Delos Santos, Angelus Tanate, Riza Agnes Narida, Gleah Rose Lim, Alisa Mae Albay, and Aisah Angeli Gobuyan are among the 1,772 (25.84%) passers, out of the 6,665 total examinees. “Expect the unexpected. There are subjects (RFBT) that focused more on the minor topics (special laws) rather than the common topics that were discussed during undergrad. Also expect that the subjects that you think will be your “panghatak” (MAS) will turn out to be the opposite, “ said Kirk Villanueva, one of the UPV CM passers. The same emphasis was made by another passer, Shanine Franzel Dano, who reiterated the importance of studying smart and understanding concepts and their applications in solving problems. “Discipline and consistency is key since time is not on our side. I only had 2.5 months to prepare for the boards due to work commitments so I focused more on my weak subjects (AFAR, RFBT, and AUDIT). Make sure that you understood the concepts since the questions were mostly about application,” said Dano. UPV’s 80% October passing rate is an increase from its 50% overall score in last May’s licensure exam. Source: The Accounts Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/the-chancellor-rests-goodbye-cctl/ | The chancellor rests. Goodbye CCTL – UP Alumni Website | The chancellor rests. Goodbye CCTL November 17, 2022 Mariamme D. Jadloc – Diliman Information Office Claro Torres Llaguno, PhD, former UP Diliman (UPD) chancellor (1996-1999), passed away on Nov. 9. During his chancellorship, Llaguno, a retired professor at the Institute of Chemistry (IC) of the UPD College of Science (CS), was known to mull over issues or activities needing his decision or approval, especially sensitive or “controversial” ones. It would take him some time before he acted on it. However, when he did act, like the Ents of the Lord of the Rings—wise, old tree-like beings known to think deeply before acting—he was firm on his decision, and he owned it. Llaguno. Photo from the UPDIO Multimedia Section archives The UPD that he captained had crucial challenges and very public incidents that rocked the campus to its core. There were the deaths of students Alexander Miguel Icasiano and Niño Calinao. Icasiano died because of fraternity-related violence, while Calinao died because he was mistakenly targeted by unknown assailants. In the investigation, the real target eerily looked like Calinao. And then there was the dismissal of two faculty colleagues who were former UPD administrators. These among others, according to an UPDate article, “tested his mettle as the top administrator.” Through it all, he still saw the chancellorship as a reward. “I was blessed in a sense because such an opportunity is not given to everybody, but only to a few,” Llaguno said in an exclusive UPDate interview in 1999. Admittedly, it was not all gloom and dark during his chancellorship. During his time, UP clinched the Season 60 over-all champion title of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP 1997-1998). Llaguno showed his appreciation for the athletes by spending time with them and by hosting dinners for them. He would not forget to pepper his speeches with his appreciation, speaking of how proud of them he was. But he would still insist on the importance of academics. Llaguno was like a father figure who would hear the UPD community’s concerns one time, and join the fun and celebration the next. He is known to be a crooner at some socials, and even managed some dance steps one Christmas celebration in UPD. Llaguno (back, center) joined by his executive staff and the UPD Executive Committee (1996-1999) in a dance number at one of the UPD Christmas parties in the late 1990s. Photo from the UPDIO Multimedia Section archives One memory this writer has of Llaguno was the time he hosted a dinner celebration for the athletes for their UAAP Season 60 over-all champion title. This writer and a colleague photographer covered the event. Spotting the UPDIO staff, he approached, said his greetings, and as an invitation to partake of the food, said with a smile, “O, pumila na kayo sa pagkain (referring to the buffet spread) dahil baka maubusan kayo ng mga bata. Mga athletes iyan, alam niyo naman ang appetite nila.” Llaguno obtained his PhD from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1971 and postdoctoral studies at Brock University in Ontario, Canada in 1972. He earned his AB chemistry at the Ateneo de Manila University in 1966. Throughout his career in UP, Llaguno served the university in different capacities. As a UP administrator, Llaguno was the secretary of the University and of the Board of Regents (1995-1996) and UPD vice chancellor for community affairs (February-November 1993), as an academic head, he was the director of the IC (1989-1990), chair of the former Department of Chemistry (1986-1989), and assistant dean for academic affairs of CS (1984-1986). (From left) Sergio S. Cao, PhD, then UPD registrar; Emil Q. Javier, PhD, former UP president; and Llaguno at his investiture as the 6th UPD chancellor. Photo from the UPDIO Multimedia Section archives Llaguno began his career in UP as an associate professor in chemistry in 1977. Upon leaving his office as chancellor, Llaguno had a week-long despedida held by different offices on campus. A mark, one might say, of a man well-loved and respected. In a related development, Llaguno’s family announced that his wake is at the Agoncillo Room in La Funeraria Paz inside the Manila Memorial Park in Sucat, Parañaque. Interment will be on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 3 p.m., preceded by a mass in the Agoncillo Room at 1 p.m. Paalam. Maraming salamat po CCTL! Source: https://upd.edu.ph/the-chancellor-rests-goodbye-cctl/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-mindanao-hosts-iwomb-on-09-11-june-2021/ | UP Mindanao hosts IWOMB on 09-11 June 2021 – UP Alumni Website | UP Mindanao hosts IWOMB on 09-11 June 2021 June 7, 2021 The University of the Philippines (UP) Mindanao will host the “4th International Workshop on Mathematical Biology” or IWOMB 2021, to be held online via Zoom on 09-11 June 2021 with the theme “Strengthening Decision-Support Systems for Better Public Policy through Infectious Disease Modeling.” Since its establishment in 2018, IWOMB has aimed to promote mathematical biology research in the Philippines and provide an opportunity for researchers to establish collaborations across the Philippines and abroad. IWOMB 2021 will gather Filipino and foreign experts working in mathematics and life sciences, including population dynamics, ecology, development biology, biophysics, physiology, and epidemiology, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, to name a few. The IWOMB 2021 keynote speakers are Dr. Tyll Krueger of Wroclaw University of Science and Technology on Day 1 and Dr. Jomar Rabajante of the University of the Philippines Los Baños on Day 3. The plenary speakers are: Dr. Alastair Jamieson-Lane of the University of Oldenburg, Dr. Wolfgang Bock of Technische Universität Kaiserslautern, and Dr. Alejandra Herrera-Reyes of the University of Nottingham on Day 1; Dr. Aurelio de los Reyes V of the University of the Philippines-Diliman and Dr. Youcef Mammeri of the Université de Picardie Jules Verne on Day 3. The IWOMB 2021 keynote and plenary talks on Day 1 and all of Day 3 will be open to the public via live-streaming on YouTube. Interested persons may access the Free Live Stream through the URL, “bit.ly/AMDABiDSSHealth.” Upon opening the URL, click the “Subscribe” button, click the Notification Bell icon, which will open a drop-down menu, and click “All.” On the day of IWOMB, the subscriber will receive an email from YouTube containing the link to the Live Stream. For more information, IWOMB 2021’s official website is at http://bit.ly/IWOMB2021Website and the official Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/IWOMB2021. A Scientific Poster Presentation on Day 2 will feature three-minute talks by eight finalists who will communicate their scientific discoveries using popular language. IWOMB 2021 is designed as a workshop, or mini-course wherein selected participants are given lectures and learning materials and projects to be solved in workshop groups. The participants are expected to have learned and applied relevant mathematical modeling in solving biology-related problems by the end of the three-day event. The scope and instructors of IWOMB Workshop Series #1 to #6 are: “Introduction to Numerical Methods for Stochastic Models” with Dr. Herrera-Reyes & Dr. Jamieson-Lane; “From Infection to Disease Spread – Multiscale Modeling” with Dr. Alexis Erich Almocera; “Seeing you every day! Understanding Disease Dynamics using Panel Regression Approach” with UP Mindanao’s Dr. Pedro Alviola IV and Mr. Zython Paul Lachica; “Optimizing Logistical Operations in Health Services: Application of Location-allocation Models” with Dr. Rhoda Namoco; “Introduction to Mathematical Epidemiology: Ordinary Differential Equations” with Dr. Stacey Smith? and Mr. Abel Lucido; and “Spatiotemporal Pattern of Infectious Diseases” with Dr. Jayrold Arcede, Dr. Randy Caga-anan, and Dr. Mammeri. The Center for Applied Modeling, Data Analytics, and Bioinformatics for Decision Support System in Health (AMDABiDSS-Health) is the lead organizer of IWOMB 2021. AMDABiDSS-Health is a newly-established UP Mindanao research center focused on deriving insights from patterns and correlations in health-related data using quantitative methods, data analytics, and applied mathematical modeling approaches. Its main objective is to create decision-support systems that will empower local government units and public health officials. AMDABiDSS-Health may be contacted through: [email protected]. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/3-up-campuses-lead-top-performing-schools-in-may-chemical-engineering-licensure-exam/ | 3 UP campuses lead top performing schools in May Chemical Engineering Licensure Exam – UP Alumni Website | 3 UP campuses lead top performing schools in May Chemical Engineering Licensure Exam May 30, 2022 The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) got the leading spot on the Top 10 Performing schools in May 2022 Chemical Engineer Licensure Exam (ChELE). All 44 examinees passed the board exam resulting in a 100 percent passing rate. A total of four UPD graduates entered the top 10 highest places on the exam. They are Angelica Floresca Jao (Top 3/86.20 percent), Kobi Christian Sy Go (Top 6/85.30 percent), Maria Andrea Lisa Adaban Umali (Top 8/85 percent), and Sabrina Nicole Tejano Blanco (Top 9/84.90 percent). Meanwhile, the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) got the 2nd rank with a 95.45 passing rate percentage. One UPLB examinee landed in the 5th spot namely Nomer Recio Mendoza (85.90 percent). The University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) in Iloilo City got the 4th spot in top-performing schools with an 82.76 passing rate percentage. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the list of passers on Tuesday, May 24. A total of 585 out of 1,032 passed the ChELE. (Luisa Cabato) Source: https://mb.com.ph/2022/05/27/3-up-campuses-lead-top-performing-schools-in-may-chemical-engineering-licensure-exam/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-genaro-marzan/ | Dr. Genaro T. Marzan, 92 – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Genaro T. Marzan, 92 April 16, 2021 Dr. Genaro T. Marzan, noted Geodetic Engineer and pillar of the UP College of Engineering Department of Geodetic Engineering (DGE) passed away on Thursday, Apr. 15, 6:30 a.m. He was 92. Marzan was the DGE Chairman and Training Center for Applied Geodesy and Photogrammetry (TCAGP) Director from1984 to 1989. According to the DGE’s announcement, during his tenure Marzan fought fiercely for DGE independence and the devolution of the BS Geodetic Engineering Program during “one of the most difficult times in the department and the nation.” “In the 1980s, despite the popular belief that maintaining the Program’s independence is impractical because it is less glamorous and involves tedious work, he stood his ground,” the statement read. “He fully believed in the importance of geodetic engineering in nation building and we are seeing what he fought for, today. He saw and believed in the next generation, and we will carry his legacy forward into the next.” The Marzan family created a memorial Facebook page and public group “as a place for family and friends to gather, express sorrow, gain strength and share memories of Dad/Daddy Gene/Lolo Gene/Tito Gene/ Dr/Dean/Prof/Engineer Marzan.” Those who wish to physically send their condolences may send them to 53 Mahabagin cor. Mahiyain St., Teachers Village, QC. “The Marzan family is grateful for the outpouring of love and support from family and friends including former students. He touched many lives,” they said. The family also organized a 9-day Novena for him from Apr.16 to 24, 11:30 a.m. Manila Time. The Zoom link can be accessed here or through the following login details: Meeting ID: 765 3290 2679; Passcode: Genaro. The program and prayers may be accessed here. Marzan is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren, which includes UP Manila College of Allied Medical Professions dean Dr. Joyce Marzan. Author: Anna Regidor Photographer: Genaro Marzan Memorial page and Facebook group Source: https://upd.edu.ph/marzan-92/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/uplb-alumni-association-uplbaa-donates-10-laptops-to-osg-ovcsa/ | UPLB Alumni Association (UPLBAA) donates 10 laptops to OSG-OVCSA – UP Alumni Website | UPLB Alumni Association (UPLBAA) donates 10 laptops to OSG-OVCSA April 27, 2022 [𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗣 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀] The University of the Philippines Los Baños Alumni Association (UPLBAA), led by President Capt. Mauro Barradas, officially turned over its donations of ten (10) laptops and PhP 20,000.00 to OSG-OVCSA through Chancellor Jose V. Camacho, Jr. and OVCSA Vice Chancellor Janette H. Malata-Silva last Friday, 21 April 2022. The cash donation is from the sales of UPLB Alumni Association and UPLB Office of Alumni Relations raffle and merchandise. The donations will go to the UPLB CARES and Lingap Initiatives programs, assisting students in their remote learning needs. Also present during the turnover of donations are (L to R), PGS Coordinator Ivy Mary U. Selarde, Dr. Eileen Lorena Mamino (Director, UPLB Office of Alumni Relations) Dr. Resty Collado (UPLBAA Vice President), Dr. Maria Dalisay Maligalig (UPLB OAR), Mr. Nick Chavez (UPLBAA) and Asst. Prof. Jickerson P. Lado (Asst. Vice Chancellor and Office of Scholarships and Grants Director). #UPLBCARES #LingapInitiatives Source: UPLB Office of Scholarships and Grants Facebook post |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/josefina-c-fonacier-up-math-icon/ | Josefina C. Fonacier, UP math icon – UP Alumni Website | Josefina C. Fonacier, UP math icon May 23, 2023 THIRD EYE – Ramon J. Farolan – The Philippine Star Not many Filipinos can claim having been born in Corregidor, the tadpole-shaped island fortress at the mouth of Manila Bay. But before proceeding with my article, let me devote a few notes on the island. After all, two weeks ago, May 6, marked the fall of Corregidor to Japanese forces in 1942. The story goes that during the Spanish era, the island served as a penitentiary and correctional institution by the authorities; hence, the name El Corregidor. It also served as a customs checkpoint for incoming foreign trading vessels. When the Americans took over, the island was organized as a military reservation with the idea of making it part of the harbor defenses of Manila, presuming that an enemy force would approach from the sea just as Commodore George Dewey did in May 1898. Unfortunately, during the Pacific war, Japan carried out a land invasion that started in Pangasinan. The island with a land area of 900 hectares was divided into four sections: (1) Topside, with army headquarters, a parade ground, officers’ quarters, officers’ club, a 9-hole golf course and swimming pool; (2) Middleside, with barracks for non-commissioned officers, enlisted men, a hospital and two schoolhouses; (3) Bottomside, the low portion of the island connecting its tail and head; and (4) Tailside, the remainder of the island with a short airstrip for light aircraft. Today the ruins on the island serve as military memorials to American, Filipino and Japanese forces who served and lost their lives on the battlefield. Corregidor is one of the most important historic and tourist attractions of the country. * * * Josefina Caluya Fonacier was the eldest child of Pio Caluya, one of the few Filipino commissioned officers serving in the US Army at that time. “Manang Josephine,” as all of us knew her, was born in a US Army hospital facility in Corregidor on March 6, 1925, during a tour of duty of Capt. Caluya on the island as part of the US Army’s Philippine Division. For much of their young years, Josephine and her siblings had in Corregidor one big playground of forested areas and ravines filled with marching soldiers with rifles and cannons located inside tunnels. The family quarters located on Topside gave them a panoramic view of the waters of Manila Bay and the surrounding provinces. When war broke out, Caluya’s unit became one of the US Army’s first frontline troops sent into combat in Bataan. After the surrender, as a prisoner of war, he survived not only the Death March but also the horrible conditions at Camp O’Donnell, where death came at the rate of 400 a day. Fortunately, he was eventually released and reunited with his family. In 1948, Manang Josephine graduated from the University of the Philippines with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education (cum laude) major in mathematics. The following year, she obtained a Master of Arts degree, major in mathematics, from Columbia University in New York. She then returned to the Philippines, where she spent her entire academic career with the University of the Philippines: • 1950-1969, she served with the Mathematics Department, College of Liberal Arts (now College of Science) • 1964-1969, she was on special detail with the Science Teaching Center Project, a 5-year Ford Foundation-funded project aimed at studying and initiating improvements in the secondary and elementary school science mathematics curricula and in teacher training • 1970-1986, she transferred permanently to the Science Teaching Center. The project became a permanent unit of the University, known as the Science Education Center and later, the Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development. Her designation changed from Associate Professor to Mathematics Education Specialist, finally serving as Director of the Institute. In 1986, Manang Josephine opted to retire from government service but continued her work with the UP National Institute of Science and Mathematics Education as a consultant. Even after reaching “overage” status, she continued to serve as consultant on an unofficial, voluntary basis. Josefina Caluya Fonacier was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, the Mathematical Society of the Philippines, a member of the UP Diliman Mathematics Foundation. First president of the Philippine Council for Mathematics Teachers Education (MATHTED). She would be the recipient of a special award “in recognition for her lifetime contributions towards mathematics education development in the Philippines,” given by MATHTED in 2006. Math has always been my great weakness in academic work. In 1951, when I started to review for the PMA entrance exams, I went to see Manang Josephine for some badly-needed tutoring. She devoted two days a week, taking me through the fundamentals of math, and her explanations made things look so easy and simple. Just before taking the exams, she said, “You will make it to the PMA. But the years in Baguio will be tough. You’ll be on your own.” And she was right. I hurdled the entrance exam but barely passed my math subjects. In December 1949, Josefina Caluya married my first cousin, Anos Fonacier. They were married in ceremonies presided over by the Obispo Maximo of the Aglipayan Church, who happened to be the father of Anos. A few days later, their union would be blessed by Jesuit Father John Delaney of the UP Catholic Community. With gratitude I remember Manang Josephine for her efforts in helping me with math. The nation remembers her husband Anos as the genius behind the tourism slogan that would sell Cebu as “the Island in the Pacific” during the martial law years. Last Thursday, Manang Josephine passed away peacefully at 98. She leaves behind children Pia, Boom, Chug, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Source: https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2023/05/21/2267860/josefina-c-fonacier-math-icon |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-epsilon-chi-fraternity-alumni-association-donates-to-the-uplb-office-of-student-housing-osh/ | UP Epsilon Chi Fraternity Alumni Association donates to the UPLB Office of Student Housing (OSH) – UP Alumni Website | UP Epsilon Chi Fraternity Alumni Association donates to the UPLB Office of Student Housing (OSH) November 16, 2022 We would like to thank the UP Epsilon Chi Fraternity Alumni Association for their donation to the UPLB Office of Student Housing made through UPLBAA & UPLB OAR. Source: UPLB Office of Alumni Relations Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/lagman-is-up-most-distinguished-alumni/ | Lagman is UP most distinguished alumni – UP Alumni Website | Lagman is UP most distinguished alumni November 3, 2022 The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) has chosen Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman as its most distinguished alumnus for 2022. The award is the highest honor that is bestowed on a graduate of the University of the Philippines. The UPAA announced in its website that “heading the elite group of University of the Philippines graduates is Albay Rep. Edcel C. Lagman (AB, 1962 cum laude; Bachelor of Laws, 1966) who has been named the year’s UPAA Most Distinguished Alumnus.” Under its guidelines, the UPAA Most Distinguished Alumni Award is conferred on alumni “who have demonstrated, in their chosen field of endeavor, exceptional achievements and outstanding contributions that bring about substantial benefits to society and distinct honor to the university. Recognition is given to achievements and contributions that impact the community in which the alumni are or have been active, whether this is at the local, national or international level.” In its Sept. 20, the UPAA stated that “the UPAA Board of Directors is proud to announce that you are the recipient of the 2022 UPAA Most Distinguished Alumnus Award in recognition of your leadership and achievements in your field, and contributions that create change to benefit the lives of many.” Lagman is recognized as a conscientious, credible and articulate opposition leader in the House of Representatives where he was minority leader in the 13th Congress, the leader of the Magnificent-7 opposition group in the 17th Congress, and remains an independent opposition member in the current 19th Congress. He principally authored landmark laws, such as Republic Act 6657 or the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law, RA9346 abolishing the death penalty, RA 10868 or the Centenarian Act, various labor statutes for the benefit of the workingman and a triumvirate of human rights legislation which included RA 9745 or the Anti-Torture Act, RA 10353 or the Criminalization of Enforced Disappearance Act and RA 10368 or the Compensation to Martial Law Victims Act. Rio N. Araja The Albay solon is also acknowledged as the father of the Reproductive Health Act or RA 10354 and a principal author of RA 11569 or the Prevention of Child Marriage Law. He is currently the President of the Liberal Party. Source: https://manilastandard.net/news/national/314273617/lagman-is-up-most-distinguished-alumni.html |
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