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https://alum.up.edu.ph/dean-bartolome-s-carale-1932-2023/ | Dean Bartolome S. Carale (1932-2023) – UP Alumni Website | Dean Bartolome S. Carale (1932-2023) August 9, 2023 Poster from UP College of Law Facebook With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our Dean Bartolome S. Carale. We extend our sincerest condolences to Dean Carale’s family, relatives, and friends. Join the UP College of Law in commemorating the life of our dear Dean Bartolome S. Carale through a memorial service scheduled on 8 August 2023 (Tuesday), 5:00 p.m at the Malcolm Hall Lobby. The service will also be live streamed via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/uplawofficial/) and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@UPCollegeofLawOfficialIPD). The entire College celebrates his significant contributions and enduring legacy in legal education and will continuously be remembered with gratitude throughout the years to come. Source: UP College of Law Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/congratulations-to-the-new-nurses-of-upm-school-of-health-sciences/ | Congratulations to the new Nurses of UPM-School of Health Sciences! – UP Alumni Website | Congratulations to the new Nurses of UPM-School of Health Sciences! June 19, 2023 Congratulations to the new nurses of UPM-School of Health Sciences for a 100% passing rate on the May 2023 Nursing Licensure Exam. SHS PALO – 100% 1. ABIGAIL L. BRILLANTES , RM, RN 2. ANGELICA JOY T. ALVINEZ, RM, RN 3. CHERRY ANN G. BONGCALES, RM, RN 4. CHINOMA S. LANG-AKAN, RM, RN 5. ENRIQUE C. PLACIA JR. , RM, RN 6. ETHEL C. VALONES, RM, RN 7. HYANNAH ANDREA A, BALASABAS, RM, RN 8. JO ANN MAE C. PAETE, RM, RN 9. KIARA F. BALO, RM, RN 10. LYZA MAE G. DAGSA, RM, RN 11. PATTY C. BULLECER, RM, RN 12. ROMARIE G. TAN, RM, RN 13. ROSEMARIE T. DEL MONTE, RM, RN 14. VEIGNER V. CABUGAYAN, RM, RN 15. VENCINTH C. ROMANO, RM, RN SHS BALER – 100% 1. ROSE ANGELICA G. DANGI, RM, RN 2. JOY L. GAO-AY, RM, RN 3. ELEA MAE D. GUNAY, RM, RN 4. JE MAYKA ABEEJEN D. HIYAMAN, RM, RN 5. LENNY BETH P. LACABEN, RM, RN 6. HUMILYN D. NGAYAWON, RM, RN 7. JEANETTE P. PINKIHAN, RM, RN 8. JANISA MAE R. TALUPA, RM, RN 9. JASPHER P. TANGILAG, RM, RN SHS KORONADAL – 100% 1. MONALISA M. ASIM RM, RN 2. DIANA P. ATURDIDO RM, RN 3. NECHEAL S. BAAY RM, RN 4. ANGELA L. BALMATERO RM, RN 5. MARJIE A. BANTAC RM, RN 6. CHRISTINE L. BULLAG RM, RN 7. CHERRY MAE P. CALUNGSOD RM, RN 8. ROSY MER C. ESPARIZ RM, RN 9. JEZREEL CARLINE B. GERMO RM, RN 10. JADE APPLE A. JACINTO RM, RN 11. BON STELLA D. LANDAYON RM, RN 12. SITTIE AHLEEN M. LITIGAN RM, RN 13. MARICRIS A. LOREJAS RM, RN 14. PINKY C. PALMA RM, RN 15. ANGELICA B. PALMES RM, RN 16. KRISTINE JOY S. PATRICIO RM, RN 17. MIA C. QUINTE RM, RN 18. FEBBIE LYN REGALA RM, RN 19. CHARLENE GRACE S. REGINO RM, RN 20. LOVELYN JOY T. SALDO RM, RN 21. RUDILYN M. SERENIO RM, RN 22. JEZZA A. SUMAGAYSAY RM, RN 23. SHAIRA J. TABLIGAN RM, RN Your talent and hard work have borne fruit. Padayon! – From the SHS Faculty, Staff, Students & Alumni Source: UPM-School of Health Sciences Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/duterte-appoints-up-prof-as-head-of-dosts-advanced-science-division/ | Duterte appoints UP prof as head of DOST’s advanced science division – UP Alumni Website | Duterte appoints UP prof as head of DOST’s advanced science division April 16, 2021 By: Krissy Aguilar MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed University of the Philippines Electrical and Electronics Engineering associate professor Dr. Franz Asunta De Leon at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). In a statement Thursday, the DOST said De Leon was appointed as director of the agency’s Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) which leads research and development in the fields of information and communications technology, microelectronics, and space technology. De Leon was sworn into office this Thursday before DOST Secretary Fortunato Dela Peña at the DOST-ASTI Building in Diliman, Quezon City. He replaces Dr. Joel Joseph Sacro Marciano Jr. who was earlier named head of the Philippine Space Agency. “During these challenging times, there is a need for solutions and applications that will uplift our spirits and help us adjust to the new normal. As the new ASTI Director, I want to make the Filipinos enjoy the benefits of innovative solutions in the field of ICT, Microelectronics and Space Technology,” De Leon said, as quoted in the statement. “We will continue to work closely with our stakeholders to meet their expectations. We will also continue to invest not only in upgrading the facilities, but more importantly in our human resources to be agile and ready for the next generation technologies,” he added. De Leon earned his bachelor’s degree in electronics and communications engineering in 2003, and his master’s degree in electrical engineering in 2005. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom in 2014. Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1419699/duterte-appoints-up-prof-as-head-of-dosts-advanced-science-division |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-tacloban-celebrates-breaking-into-grace-at-49/ | UP Tacloban Celebrates Breaking into Grace at 49 – UP Alumni Website | UP Tacloban Celebrates Breaking into Grace at 49 May 30, 2022 The University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College (UPVTC) marked its 49th founding anniversary on 23 May 2022 with the theme “Pagbuslak han Katahum,” which is a translation into Waray of “breaking into grace,” a line from Victor Sugbo’s poem titled “Continuities.” The college is celebrating the grace of flourishing amid the pandemic, super typhoons, economic instability, and socio-political upheavals. Some of UPVTC’s 2022 service awardees (from left to right): Mr. Joel Aledro, Mr. Alfonso Encomio, Prof. Marieta Sumagaysay, Asst. Prof. Dakila Yee, College Librarian Florabel Fumar-Bañares, and Mr. Rizalde Bañares A highlight of the college’s anniversary celebration was a face-to-face gathering of UPVTC faculty and staff on the afternoon of 23 May 2022. The college honored recent retirees and personnel who have served the college for 10, 15, 20, 25, and 40 years. The anniversary program also marked the second year of Harangdon: The UP Tacloban Excellence Awards. Harangdon lauds and celebrates members of the UP Tacloban community who are exemplars of excellence, leadership, and public service. The 2022 Harangdon awardees are Professor of Biology Dr. Leni Yap-Dejeto as Outstanding Faculty; university research associate Mr. John de la Cruz as Outstanding Research, Extension, and Professional Staff; and Supply and Property Services Office head Mr. Delfin Aledro, Jr. as Outstanding Administrative Staff (Supervisory Level). UP Runggiyan received the Harangdon award for Outstanding Student Organization and Pagpaangbit: A Teaching the Arts Workshop for Special Program for the Arts teachers of Taft National High School conducted by the faculty of the Division of Humanities received the award for Outstanding Public Service Program. Students from the BA Communication Arts and BS Psychology program who were on campus for their limited face-to-face classes, also attended the anniversary program. Four teams of UPVTC faculty and staff compete in pukpok palayok… sack race… and kadang sa bao. The afternoon-long program was concluded by a mini sportfest participated in by UP Tacloban faculty and staff and officiated by the college’s PE faculty. The games played were sack race, pukpok palayok (breaking the pot), kadang sa bao (a race while walking with coconut shells), table tennis, volleyball, and basketball. This year’s anniversary activities also include “3 P’s: Panginano, Pag-atiman, Pagpakaupay,” a forum series with UPVTC students and staff on coping with stress and anxiety in the post-election context, organized by the Office of Student Affairs and Division of Social Sciences; a virtual open mic night organized by the UPVTC Student Council in partnership with student organization UP Amplify; “Placemaking sandbox: Shaping places that make sense,” an exit report presentation by Balik Scientist Dr. Iderlina Mateo-Babiano, hosted by the Leyte Samar Heritage Center and the Division of Management; and the 10th Annual Conference on Environmental Science (ACES) organized by the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. UP Tacloban started operations in 1973 when martial law was not even a year old. The UP administration at the time led by President Salvador P. Lopez sought to ensure that UP Tacloban would be a UP campus not only in name but also in substance. “Now, close to half a century later, we can proudly say that UP Tacloban has lived up to its name as a regional unit of the University of the Philippines, maintaining the same academic standards, upholding academic freedom, and turning out graduates with the knowledge, skills, and mindset that distinguish UP alumni no matter which campus they graduated from,” said UPVTC Dean Dr. Patricia Arinto in her keynote during the anniversary program. Source: UPV Tacloban College Facebook post |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/cone-snails-from-lethal-killers-to-medical-marvels/ | Cone snails: From lethal killers to medical marvels – UP Alumni Website | Cone snails: From lethal killers to medical marvels April 28, 2022 Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Ms. Iris Bea Ramiro, UP Chemistry alumna, and researcher at the University of Copenhagen, is out in the waters of Cebu in search of the cone snails that are at the center of her research. Photo courtesy of Ms. Ramiro. Who could imagine that something as small as cone snails, popular among shell collectors and tropical-themed jewelry makers for their intricately colored shells, is the key to a substantial medical breakthrough waiting to be unlocked? Perhaps it is fitting that a young Filipino scientist, Iris Bea Ramiro, is next in line to reveal the biomedical potentials in these venomous sea snails commonly found in Philippine reefs and waters. Ramiro, a UP College of Science alumna, a researcher at the UP Marine Science Institute (MSI), and now a Ph.D. student and researcher at the University of Copenhagen Department of Biomedical Sciences in Denmark, is following in the footsteps of other internationally renowned Filipino scientists and UP alumni. Read the full paper here. A cone snail sitting in an aquarium. Photo courtesy of Ms. Ramiro. From toxin to medicine Conus rolani, one of the two species of Asprella cone snails Ms. Ramiro studied. Photo courtesy of Ms. Ramiro. Over the past decades, scientists have reported that the toxins produced by cone snails (family Conidae) contain a unique component called conotoxins, which generate new kinds of painkillers and drugs to treat disease. But scientists have barely scratched the surface when it comes to exploring the biomedical potentials of the planet’s marine life, and the research continues. Ramiro and her team conducted their study off the coast of Sogod, Cebu Province. They observed a deep water species of fish-hunting cone snails of the Asprella clade using a hunting method known as “ambush-and-assess.” This method involves the snail stinging its prey with its venom and waiting between one to three hours for its target to become sluggish and unable to counterattack, after which the snail moves in to finish the job. The method differed from the more widespread “taser-and-tether” technique, where cone snails use toxins to electrocute their prey rapidly; and the “net-hunting” strategy, where cone snails release venom into the water to knock the target insensible. The hours-long wait between the first strike to having a meal in the “ambush-and-assess” method struck Ramiro as unusual, leading her to investigate further by focusing on two species of Asprella cone snails, the Conus rolani and Conus neocostatus. “No one in our lab was working on it at that time,” she said in the press release published by the University of Utah press. “I was just looking to identify any small peptide (chain of amino acids) from the venom of C. rolani that had unusual or interesting activity in mice.” She discovered that the toxins Asprella cone snails use contain a peptide called Consomatin Ro1, which closely resembles the neuropeptide hormone somatostatin. Humans naturally produce somatostatin, which inhibits growth hormone secretion and cell production. It may be a possible treatment for cancer, diabetes, pain and inflammation, and endocrine disorders. Consomatin Ro1 resembles a drug analog or copy of somatostatin called octreotide, currently available under the brand name Sandostatin. Ramiro at work. Photo courtesy of Ms. Ramiro. The critical difference is that Consomatin Ro1 is slow acting. Unlike human-produced somatostatin, which has only a half-life of one to three minutes, and octreotide, which has a half-life of 90 minutes after intravenous infusion, Consomatin Ro1 has a much longer half-life of more than 158 hours or more than six and a half days. ( During a test involving Consomatin Ro1 in a plasma stability assay, somatostatin’s half-life was five and a half hours.) The peptide from Asprella cone snails can stick around much longer than somatostatin. On top of that, Consomatin Ro1 also functions the same way as somatostatin does. The human body has five somatostatin receptor subtypes that this peptide binds to activate its powers of hormone and cell growth inhibition. So far, Consomatin Ro1 appears to bind strongly to somatostatin receptor subtypes 1and 4, making it an effective compound. “It has the potential to become a lead for pain treatment because two of those human receptors that the Consomatin targets are involved in pain. So that’s what we pursued and found it works,” Ramiro told Inverse Science writer Elana Spivack. Sea snail-based neuropharmacology Ramiro’s research builds upon the ever-growing field of neuropharmacology revolving around predatory sea snails, which scientists have described as “medical marvels”. The key figures in this field include: University of Utah Distinguished Professor Dr. Baldomero M. Olivera, who earned his BS Chemistry degree from UP and was given an honorary Doctor of Science degree by his alma mater in 2008 in recognition of his accomplishments in marine drug research; and, Dr. Gisela P. Concepcion, UP MSI Professor Emeritus and former UP Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Concepcion, who led the UP MSI Marine Natural Products (MNP) Laboratory until her retirement, continued the research collaboration with Dr. Olivera, which started with her mentor, National Scientist, and UP MSI Professor Emeritus Lourdes J. Cruz, in the 1970s. Dr. Concepcion served as Ramiro’s MS thesis adviser. Later, while researching Asprella cone snails, Ramiro went to the University of Utah to consult with Dr. Olivera. UP Professor Emerita Gisela Padilla Concepcion and Ms. Ramiro during the dinner celebrating Ms. Ramiro’s graduation in 2017 after completing her MS degree. Photo courtesy of Ms. Ramiro. “For many years now, I have been building the Conoidean research capability of the UP MSI MNPLab by collaborating with Dr. Olivera,” Dr. Concepcion said in an interview with the UP MPRO. “Our research assistants and graduate students have been trained in his lab at the University of Utah, and we have succeeded in establishing critical technologies such as snail taxonomy, venom extraction, biochemical isolation, purification, characterization of peptides, peptide sequence determination, chemical synthesis and folding, and animal-, cell- and receptor-based neuroactivity testing. All of these are required to undertake snail venom research.” The DOST’s Philippine Council for Health Research and Development has long since recognized the value of this research field for the country. It supports the UP MSI’s PharmaSeas Program, followed by the Marine Drug Discovery and Development Program. This support has enabled UP MSI scientists and researchers to publish their discoveries in international journals. Dr. Concepcion names at least four examples of UP MSI studies conducted by graduate students and research assistants she mentored on the peptides produced by various species of sea snails with potential application as painkillers. As for Ramiro’s discovery of the compound in Asprella cone snails’ venom and its potential, Dr. Concepcion said they have already applied for an Invention Disclosure Incentive (IDI) from the Technology Transfer and Business Development Office of both UP Diliman and the UP System. Although the evaluation process takes time, both Ramiro and Dr. Concepcion noted the possibility of UP partnering with a private company to produce and market the drug. “We can chemically synthesize sufficient peptide quantities for proof-of-concept studies in an animal pain model,” Dr. Concepcion said. Press on and persevere Ramiro grew up in Bohol, where anglers know how to find and catch the venomous cone snails. In an interview with the UP MPRO, she said she received encouragement and support while UP MSI’s MNP Lab was acquiring the equipment to do biochemical characterization of the peptides in the venom, which made for a bit of a slow start. Ramiro and her fellow UP MSI lab teammates during the same graduation dinner in 2017. Photo courtesy of Ms. Ramiro. “I think UP has come a long way with new equipment and expertise helping fast-track some of our research,” she said. “I also had excellent lab mates, and we had good teamwork in the field and the lab. We supported each other with the different tasks.” She also experienced good teamwork as a researcher at the University of Copenhagen. “We are fortunate to receive support and guidance from different research groups as we (my current lab) started experiments in this area.” Nevertheless, the drudgework of scientific research is the same whether it is done in UP or elsewhere. “Sometimes experiments do not work. One tries the next week again,” Ramiro said philosophically. What keeps her going despite the failed experiments? “Thinking of the ‘why,’ the project’s goal, then aiming for it. Persevering through failures and having fun while doing it.” Ramiro credits UP for equipping its students with the knowledge and fostering an environment where students are “encouraged to explore and learn from others, not just within the university but even collaborators outside UP. I think UP is well connected with other universities in the Philippines and abroad,” Ramiro noted. The adventures of a young Pinoy scientist in Copenhagen, Denmark. Photo courtesy of Ms. Ramiro. And as for the young Filipino researchers and graduate students, Ramiro encourages them to press on and persevere. “Experiments may not work the first time—or the nth time—but one has to try again. Learn as much as you can from others. I learned a lot from discussions with professors, lab mates and colleagues, and our collaborators.” Then she added: “And as I learned from my recent class, have fun!” Fascinated by the secret biomedical powers of cone snails and other Philippine marine animals? Learn more in these three educational videos by TVUP: Dr. Ronie Calugay of the UP Baguio Biology Department on “Conotoxins” Dr. Gisela Concepcion on “Marine Organisms from the Philippines” Dr. Lourdes Cruz, “From Killer Snails to Biodiversity” Feature story by Franco Gargantiel and Celeste Llaneta, UP Media and Public Relations Office Source: https://up.edu.ph/cone-snails-from-lethal-killers-to-medical-marvels/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/john-sen-g-macainan-bscomsci2012/ | John Sen G. Macainan (BSComSci2012) – UP Alumni Website | John Sen G. Macainan (BSComSci2012) June 4, 2021 Our deepest sympathies to the family of John Sen G. Macainan (BSComSci2012). He passed away May 18, 2021. Source: UPV OAR FB page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/madayaw-may-2023/ | Read the Madayaw May 2023 issue, UP Mindanao Official Newsletter – UP Alumni Website | Read the Madayaw May 2023 issue, UP Mindanao Official Newsletter May 23, 2023 Download the Madayaw May 2023 issue |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/ramon-mon-christian-salvacion-1993-2022/ | Ramon “Mon” Christian Salvacion (1993-2022) – UP Alumni Website | Ramon “Mon” Christian Salvacion (1993-2022) November 16, 2022 It is with a heavy heart to inform that one of our dearest orgmate and alumnus, Ramon “Mon” Christian Salvacion of Batch 10A- Flux, has passed away. He was an active and hardworking member during his time and has once served the Organization as President. With his contributions and guidance, he has helped pave way to where the Organization stands now. We will always remember that we once had such an amazing member and alumnus. He will always have a place in our hearts. It is our honor to have you as part of the UPLB SELES Family. May you find peace in heaven. Let us extend our prayers and deepest condolences to his family. Rest in paradise, Kuya Mon. Source: UPLB Society of Electrical Engineering Students Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/all-hail-the-unlikely-queen-of-ph-horror-stories/ | All hail the unlikely queen of PH horror stories – UP Alumni Website | All hail the unlikely queen of PH horror stories November 3, 2022 By: Ruel S. De Vera The most shocking thing about the best horror writer in the country is how she isn’t scary at all in real life, as readers who meet her for the first time can attest. “My being normcore is intentional,” says Yvette Tan. “I used to be goth in college. I’m in disguise now. In honesty, it’s amusing, but I also want people to understand that just because one consumes horror, it doesn’t mean they have to look a certain way. I guess this is also why I don’t like dressing up for Halloween. I’m already always in costume.” What the 47-year-old Tan is is the queen of the scary short story. In 2009, her debut collection from Anvil Publishing Inc., “Waking the Dead and Other Stories,” brought a new sophistication to a genre form. Yet that wasn’t what she originally set out to be. “I actually started out as an artist and used to draw a lot, except I was told that my art was bad, so I stopped.” But books proved to be her escape—and writing her personal form of sorcery. “Pain, loneliness, anxiety and wanting to express my feelings, even if they wouldn’t be seen by anyone, were my reasons for writing. I wrote for myself. I honestly had no idea that other people would appreciate my work, because I come from a background where no one did. So I’m very grateful to be where I am now, and am extremely honored to have the readership and support that I do. You have no idea.” Tan earned her Bachelor of Arts in Film and Audio Visual Communication and Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. She won awards for her horror stories, including the Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature, and these early stories went into the cauldron of “Waking the Dead.” There are so many unusual facts about Tan. For one thing, her day jobs are agriculture section editor of Manila Bulletin and editor in chief of Agriculture magazine. In fact, she scares quite easily in real life. But Tan is casting her spell again after more than a decade with a new book of horror stories from Anvil, “Seek Ye Whore and Other Stories,” launched Oct. 25. The new book summons 10 stories, including everything from a brothel in Poblacion you might want to avoid (“Her Room Was Her Temple”), a girl and a ghost helping each other (“Fold Up Boy”), zombies attacking Angeles City (“Fresh Fruit for Rotting Corpses”), all leading up to the excellent titular story that redefines the very idea of “mail-order bride.” In each of the 10 stories (same number as in her first book), Tan illuminates how horror can be subtle, spare, stylish, beautiful and ultimately, Filipino. “There are many reasons people choose to summon demons,” reads the introduction. “Some use demons to take revenge on their enemies. Others use them to acquire wealth and power in the mortal realm, while others use them for more mundane tasks, such as gardening. Whatever your reasons, we salute you and wish you well.” Just think of this book as a collection of 10 different demons. Lifestyle interviewed Tan via email. Here are excerpts: What drew you to writing horror? I get asked this question a lot, and I still don’t have an answer! My favorite movie genre is actually comedy, and that’s very hard to write! What drew me to horror fiction was the language and imagery used. I love the way the words used in the genre flow together—they make the darkness very enticing. I’ve also always been interested in the supernatural and paranormal as things that can one day be proven with science. I’ve always written stories that I’ve wanted to read, and other people have classified them as horror. There are two early instances: one is fellow horror author Karl de Mesa literally having to explain to me that what I wrote fell under horror. The other is of my mom’s churchmate telling her that my story gave her nightmares. To this day, the most common feedback I’ve gotten is that my stories aren’t scary while you’re reading them, but they stay in your head for a long time after. This is fine because the reaction I want to get from folks who read my books isn’t “Natakot ako,” but “P____g i_a, ano nabasa ko?” Is it harder or easier to stage your stories in a Philippine setting? It’s easy because it isn’t something I have to think about. I grew up listening to grownups tell supernatural stories as if they were gossip, and also saw it given the same gravitas as hard news on TV, so to me, it’s actually like writing fiction based on reality. Some people have called it magic realism, but I disagree. If you live in the Philippines, chances are this is reality. Have you ever been approached by a production company with the intention of adapting one of your stories for the screen? Yes, but nothing’s materialized so far. It bears asking, as clichéd as it may be: Are you a particularly spiritual person? Do you believe in the supernatural? I’m a skeptical believer, which means that I’m willing to believe something as long as all possible scientific explanations have been exhausted. I wanted to be a parapsychologist when I was younger, so I’m always looking for a scientific explanation to both rule out physical explanations and hopefully explain supernatural ones. That said, I’ve become sensitive to the supernatural by accident, and I can’t find scientific explanations for my experiences, so I’m just taking them as they are for now. On the side of levity, are you someone who is easily scared or impossible to scare? I tend to get scared easily, but I also know that most of it is in my head. This doesn’t help things, unfortunately. I also tell people that I don’t like watching horror movies, but I find myself watching horror movies alone a lot, so I don’t know how to answer this question anymore. What was your scariest experience ever? My scariest experiences tend to make the most fun stories. I’ve written about some of them on my blog, yvettetan.com. Not scary but fun was the time a couple of sensitive friends and I decided to walk down Balete Drive to see if there really was a white lady. We didn’t find presences on the road itself, but one of the houses had a lot of activity and there were more beings along the side streets than Balete Drive itself. Your new book has come out more than a decade since the first one. Why did it take you so long? I don’t have time to write as much fiction as I want because I need to make money. This is also probably why I haven’t written a novel. Perhaps someone would like to sponsor me? What would you say are the differences between the stories in your first book from those in your second book? In my first book, stories that were GP (General Patronage) and PG (Parental Guidance) were jumbled together. We didn’t think this would be a concern because I always thought I was writing for adults (even though “Kulog” won a Palanca award in the Children’s Fiction category), but we got so many questions about which stories were fit for kids and the book apparently resonated with a lot of young adults. I don’t claim to write for kids or young adults as that involves certain responsibilities I don’t think I’m ready for, but I’m glad that they like my stories. This is why we have the demon summoning chapters. I wrote “Demon Summoning Made Easy” for 8List as part of their Halloween offering where they had different horror writers write short short pieces and read them out loud, so that was part of the original collection. When “Seek Ye Whore” was being conceptualized, my editor, Anvil’s Arianne Velasquez, hit on the bright idea to separate my GP stories from my more mature ones, so she asked me to write another “Demon Summoning” chapter to mark the beginning of the darker stories. I think my second book also has more human activity in it. It isn’t just about supernatural creatures, but also focuses on the choices humans have and tend to make when given access to preternatural abilities or personalities. When you started out, it seemed like hardly any Filipinos were writing serious horror fiction, so you are a pioneer in that sense. But it seems more writers are writing horror now. Why do you think this is? I think young people are trying to find their identities as Filipinos and folklore is one way to go about it. It’s great because I come from a time when people looked down on folklore and horror and “genre” was a bad word, and now, that’s not the case. That said, there’s still a lot of prejudice about horror. For example, a lot of people think that only jump scares qualify as horror. I had someone “womansplain” to me that horror comedy did not qualify as horror. I’ve had someone rudely ask why I write horror, as if it were a bad thing. A lot of Christians still think that horror fiction is the work of the devil. A lot of people don’t understand that good horror isn’t just about getting scared. It can be an examination of the human condition. It can be an exploration of history. Behind every haunting is a story, and it can be a good or bad story, but it’s usually a tragedy. Horror thrives on uncertainty and sometimes desperation, and both can make people do weird, unsettling, monstrous things, or show a capacity for compassion, humanity, and love. Another reason could be that studies have shown that belief in the supernatural tends to rise during times of uncertainty, and this is where we are now. You are the editor of the agriculture section of a newspaper. Do you find any kind of connection between agriculture and horror? I’ve always been interested in food, something that started in childhood, and agriculture was the next logical step for me. Even before I became agriculture editor, I was a food writer. The short version is this: What pushed me toward agriculture was the over-commodification of food, how it became something “cool,” to the point that people wanted to get into it because it was in and not because they really had a passion for it. I sort of grew up on a farm and am familiar with failure in the agriculture industry. When you think about it, folklore is humans’ very first attempts to tame uncertainty, and a lot of it comes from agriculture. In fact, there’s a whole subgenre around it called folk horror. Stories like Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” and movies like Ari Aster’s “Midsommar” revolve around this. What are you willing to sacrifice to ensure a good harvest? But also, my interest in food security comes from my love for food, and not wanting people to starve. I could go into the systemic problems we have in the industry both locally and worldwide, among other things, but that’s not what this interview is about. What are you working on now? I don’t know. Hopefully another book, whether it’s another collection or a novel. Will we have to wait another decade for your next book? Probably, but I hope not! Finally, what would you like readers to take with them after reading “Seek Ye Whore and Other Stories”? I hope my readers enjoy the stories. I’m very grateful for their support, and I’m honored that they appreciate what I write. Also, since the holidays are upon us, I hope they enjoy them enough to consider giving both my books as gifts to their loved ones who appreciate dark tales. “Seek Ye Whore and Other Stories” and “Waking The Dead and Other Stories” are available at select National Book Store branches, Lazada and Shopee; visit anvilpublishing.com, nationalbookstore.com. Source: https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/431293/all-hail-the-unlikely-queen-of-ph-horror-stories/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/covid-19-heroes-memorial-call-for-photos/ | COVID-19 HEROES MEMORIAL Call for Photos – UP Alumni Website | COVID-19 HEROES MEMORIAL Call for Photos April 17, 2021 The Stop COVID Deaths will be launching the COVID-19 HEROES MEMORIAL to honor our global Filipino Medical Frontliners, who have succumbed to COVID-19. The photos will be included in the COVID-19 Heroes Memorial Digital Album in the Stop COVID Deaths Facebook Page, and the special AVP for the virtual launch of the memorial next Friday, as we celebrate our 1st year anniversary. If you have a Filipino medical frontliner family member, close friend, or colleague in the Philippines or across the globe, whom you want to honor in the COVID-19 Heroes Memorial, please send a high-resolution portrait photo of at least 300dpi with their date of birth, date of death, and their occupation to: [email protected] on or before April 19, 2021 (Monday) 5pm Manila Time. We would like to remember their ultimate sacrifice and to honor their memory. #StopCOVIDDeaths #COVID19 #COVID19PH Source: Stop COVID Deaths FB page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/azucena-p-pestano-1945-2023/ | Azucena P. Pestaño (1945-2023) – UP Alumni Website | Azucena P. Pestaño (1945-2023) August 10, 2023 Poster from UP Visayas Facebook It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Azucena P. Pestaño, former faculty of UP High School in Iloilo. Ma’am Pestaño passed away today, 08 August 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Ma’am Pestaño was an instructor at UPHSI from 1989 to 1995. She became a lecturer from January 3 to October 31, 1996. She was a passionate gender advocate and was well-loved by her colleagues and students. Rest in eternal peace, Ma’am Pestaño! Source: UP Visayas Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-wins-iabc-gold-quill-for-stop-covid-deaths/ | UP wins IABC Gold Quill for “Stop Covid Deaths” – UP Alumni Website | UP wins IABC Gold Quill for “Stop Covid Deaths” April 29, 2022 Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office When the COVID-19 pandemic began to rampage in early 2020, there were no experts on the disease nor any well-established treatments. Any knowledge gained came at a great price as doctors, and other medical professionals were among the first to fall to the new, highly infectious viral disease. The Philippines alone lost nearly two dozen medical specialists to COVID, a devastating blow to a country where health workers were already in short supply. Add to this the skyrocketing incidence of burnout among Philippine health workers as the pandemic raged on, as well as the government’s relatively weak COVID-19 response compared to the rest of ASEAN, and it becomes apparent that the country’s healthcare system’s recovery from the pandemic remains an uphill battle. Early on, the University of the Philippines (UP), the country’s national university, saw the urgent and continuing need for the exchange of accurate information about and on-the-ground experiences with COVID-19 among doctors, nurses, health workers, scientists, government officials, private healthcare representatives, and other frontliners. UP was then determined to ensure that the Philippine healthcare sector provides the best possible care for COVID-19 patients and national and local pandemic response. The general public also needed resources for science-based information about COVID-19 to counter the parallel epidemic of fake news and misinformation. By tapping into its community of the country’s top experts in multiple fields and disciplines, UP organized the “Stop COVID Deaths” webinar series early into the pandemic. This series is a collaborative work with the UP Manila National Institutes of Health (UPM-NIH) and National Telehealth Center (UPM-NTC), and the UP Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH), with TVUP handling the Zoom-based program, including its livestreaming. These informative, educational webinars are held every Friday at noon over the TVUP YouTube channel and through the University’s Twitter account and TVUP’s Facebook page, making them free and openly accessible to anyone. UP has produced 96 “Stop COVID Deaths” webinars. They are still available for viewing on the TVUP YouTube channel. The latest round expands the discussion beyond COVID-19 and other infectious diseases significantly impacting the Philippine population, such as measles. 2022 Gold Quill Award of Merit The university’s significant educational and public service initiative—now into its third year—has recently earned international recognition when the UP “Stop COVID Deaths” webinars won a 2022 Gold Quill Award of Merit from the US-based International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). According to its official website, IABC’s Gold Quill Awards have recognized and awarded excellence in strategic communication worldwide. It is the only awards program that globally honors communicators’ dedication, innovation, and passion. Since 2008, organizers have screened more than 4,451 projects. As one of the awardees for 2022, the UP “Stop COVID Deaths” series won an Award of Merit under the Communication Management Division of the Gold Quill Awards in the “COVID-19 Response and Recovery Management and Communication” category. Its co-winners in its category include projects by the Region of Peel and the Vancouver Coastal Health (Canada), and the London Health Sciences Centre (UK). According to a letter from the IABC Awards Committee sent to UP Vice President for Public Affairs Elena Pernia, “Our Gold Quill Blue Ribbon Panel evaluators assessed your entry against the IABC Gold Quill Award criteria and IABC’s Seven-point Scale of Excellence. Your work met this high standard—a great accomplishment!” “Through this work, you’ve managed to create a movement that has had a major impact on your country not only as it relates to how information is shared amongst frontline medical workers but also in the access that the public has to information that is highly relevant and important to Filipinos,” the IABC Gold Quill jury commented in its assessment of the webinar series. “In a time where many people and organizations were overwhelmed, this project stands out as one that demonstrates how effective and impactful simple, clear and consistent communication can be,” it added. Other winners from the Philippines are ABS-CBN for excellence in communication award for the web for its “Act as if you have the virus” campaign and recognition of merit in communication skills for its Kapamilya Himig Handog event, Christian Kyle Pascual of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde earned the award of merit in audio-visual communication skills for the presentation “Turtales: Telling the Tales of Endangered Marine Turtles,” the Megaworld Foundation garnered an award for excellence in communication skills in social media for its “Mega Summer Ventures Version 2.0” and Meralco for excellence in communication skills in publications award for its 2020 Corporate Reports and award of merit in communication skills in social media for its Meralco Corporate Partners Viber Community. Everyone is invited to attend this week’s UP “Stop COVID Deaths” webinar titled “Batang Biglang Hindi Makalakad: Siryosohin Natin ang Tigdas”, to be held on April 29, 2022, from 12 to 2 p.m. With reports from Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc Source: https://up.edu.ph/up-wins-iabc-gold-quill-for-stop-covid-deaths/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-visayas-emanate-excellence-in-may-2023-chemical-engineers-licensure-examination/ | UP Visayas Emanate Excellence in May 2023 Chemical Engineers Licensure Examination – UP Alumni Website | UP Visayas Emanate Excellence in May 2023 Chemical Engineers Licensure Examination June 16, 2023 In a remarkable feat, University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) School of Technology has secured the ✨️third spot✨️ of the top-performing schools in the May 2023 Chemical Engineers Licensure Examination. With an outstanding 100% 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 and an 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 90.00%, UPV SOTECH has once again proven its excellence in producing highly competent chemical engineers. The results, released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), showcased UPV’s consistent commitment to academic excellence and rigorous training. The university’s stellar performance is a testament to the dedication of its faculty and the hard work of its diligent students. This achievement further solidifies UPV’s position as a premier educational institution, fostering a culture of innovation and expertise in the field of chemical engineering. The university’s emphasis on holistic education, practical experience, and research has undoubtedly contributed to its students’ success. With this recent accolade, the University of the Philippines Visayas School of Technology reaffirms its commitment to producing competent professionals who will make significant contributions to the field of chemical engineering and drive the nation’s progress forward. Padayon Bagong Mga Inhinyero ng Bayan! 👷♀️👷♂️ PubMat By: Jex Palomo 🧑🦰 Caption By: Kaylen Yvon Jalandoni 👩🦰 Source: UP Visayas Tibud Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/call-for-applications-the-up-gurong-pahinungod-gp-program/ | CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: The UP Gurong Pahinungód (GP) Program – UP Alumni Website | CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: The UP Gurong Pahinungód (GP) Program May 27, 2022 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: The UP Gurong Pahinungód (GP) Program The Gurong Pahinungód (GP) Program is a program of the Ugnayan ng Pahinungód under the Office of the President and the volunteer service program of UP. It is a one-year volunteer program that deploys UP graduates as volunteer teachers to communities. From 1998 to 2008, the program was able to deploy 405 UP alumni to 160 public schools in the Philippines. The GP Program is once again looking for UP graduates who are interested in serving as GP volunteers for the school year 2022-2023. Students of the GRADUATING CLASS of 2022 and UP ALUMNI from any field are welcome to apply. Volunteers will receive a monthly allowance during their deployment. Accommodation in the area will be provided and transportation expenses to and from the sites of deployment will be shouldered by Ugnayan ng Pahinungod. Online orientation for interested students will be held this May. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/GPOrie2022 to receive the Zoom details for the orientation. To learn more about the program, please see the poster attached. For inquiries, contact [email protected] OR the Pahinungód Office at your CU. Source: University of the Philippines Cebu Facebook page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/its-100-passing-rate-for-uplb-in-ndle/ | It’s 100% passing rate for UPLB in NDLE! – UP Alumni Website | It’s 100% passing rate for UPLB in NDLE! November 16, 2022 All graduates of UPLB’s BS Nutrition who took the October 2022 Nutritionist-Dietitian Licensure Examination (NDLE) passed the said exam. This is the 14th year in which NDLE takers from UPLB have accomplished this feat and have brought unparalleled and distinct honor to the University. With this, UPLB was named by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as the top-performing school in the country in nutrition and dietetics. It ranked first among three universities that had 30 or more examinees taking the NDLE and from whom at least 80% passed. Placing 4th is Giuliana Solano Medina who inked a rating of 89.65%; followed by Kioh Cerez Monato, 7th place with an average of 89.35%. Rounding out the topnotchers from UPLB is Ceres Natalie Bandayrel Basuel, with an average of 89.05%. According to PRC, out of 1114 takers, 719 or 64.54% passed the NDLE. (Kristel Hope T. Villafuerte) Source: https://uplb.edu.ph/academic/its-100-passing-rate-for-uplb-in-ndle |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/marjorie-t-estorga-libo-on-m-ed-guidance95/ | Marjorie T. Estorga-Libo-on (M.Ed-Guidance’95) – UP Alumni Website | Marjorie T. Estorga-Libo-on (M.Ed-Guidance’95) June 4, 2021 Sending our deepest sympathies to the family of Marjorie T. Estorga-Libo-on (M.Ed-Guidance’95) who passed on May 24, 2021. Source: UP Visayas OAR FB page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/telesforo-w-luna-jr/ | Dr. Telesforo W. Luna, Jr. (1931-2023) – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Telesforo W. Luna, Jr. (1931-2023) May 23, 2023 It is with deep sadness that we announce that our beloved professor Dr Telesforo W Luna, Jr passed away last night, 21 May 2023. Doc as he was fondly called by his students and colleagues was a pioneer in Philippine geography. He completed his PhD in Clark University and taught courses as varied as applied climatology and physiography to economic geography to cartography. The way he taught graphics and cartography may be old-school now by today’s standards, but many students valued the rigor and discipline that came with creating map projections using a ruling pen and vellum and compass. Doc was unrelenting in his teaching methods, exacting, even. Many of his students shed tears from his strict adherence to rules to train better geographers. But they are all memorable. He used to say that he’d be happy if students remembered the jokes he made in class, but most of us remember shatterbelts, game theory, stereographic projection, suitcase farming, eskers and many more. Please share your stories here to commemorate a life well lived. Post pictures of Dr Luna if you have them. Wake is in Santo Domingo Church, Mexico, Pampanga. Burial is on Thursday, 25 May 2023. Source: UP Department of Geography Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/good-food-gone-wild/ | Good food gone wild – UP Alumni Website | Good food gone wild November 3, 2022 Ana de Ocampo President Wild Flour Bakery + Café Corp. BORN into a family of entrepreneurs and food lovers, Ana Lorenzana de Ocampo, president of Wild Flour Bakery + Café Corp. (Wildflour), is no stranger to business. As a young girl, she spent her summers working the cash register at her grandmother’s bakery which spurred her own love for baked bread and pastries. Armed with her first KitchenAid at 13, she started selling cakes and cookies. Such was her passion for business and food that Ms. De Ocampo went on to take up Hotel and Restaurant Administration at the University of the Philippines – Diliman. She further honed her craft at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu in London, earning a Le Grande Diplome culinary arts degree in 1996. Wanting to put her education to good use, Ms. De Ocampo dreamed of establishing her own bakery and café -— one inspired by her travels abroad, of comfort food done well, with breads and pastries baked fresh daily. “Perhaps I was quite ambitious, but I approached all the well-known malls in Manila only to be rejected,” Ms. De Ocampo said. She eventually found an unassuming location at a new office building in then up-and-coming Bonifacio Global City, which still stands today as the company’s flagship branch. “It was not easy being a new player in the competitive restaurant scene. Our first few days were met with empty tables, and we couldn’t help but wonder if we had just made the biggest financial mistake of our lives,” she recalled. Slowly, word-of-mouth spread, and the single corner bakery has since evolved into one of the most successful and acclaimed restaurant groups in Metro Manila. Ms. De Ocampo’s entrepreneurial approach is one of fearlessness tempered with keen intuition, intuitively knowing what’s best for the business and doing everything in her power to make it a reality. Wildflour became a household name in 2013 as one of the first to recreate the cronut (croissant-donut) sensation outside of the United States (gaining attention from international media like CNN and the Wall Street Journal, and with lines snaking around the block that forced a strict two-orders-per-person policy). Yet Ms. De Ocampo fearlessly decided to stop selling this star product one year into the peak of its popularity as she didn’t want Wildflour to be a one-trick pony when it has a long list of offerings yet to be enjoyed by many. This gutsy move paid off and 10 years later, Wildflour and its brands continue to delight discerning palates. Ms. De Ocampo’s leadership and Wildflour’s ability to meet challenges were tested during the pandemic. The company learned to venture out of its comfort zone and meet customers at their homes, developing its Wildflour To-Go in-house delivery arm, its retail line The Wildflour Pantry, and its cloud kitchen concepts Wildflour Pizza, Wildflour Rotisserie Chicken, Wildflour Burger, and Wildflour breakfast, lunch, and dinner trays. Understanding the need for flexibility and agility, Ms. De Ocampo rapidly transformed the business in this direction by expanding the team, enhancing e-commerce platforms, investing in packaging, and strengthening ties with delivery partners. Her drive for excellence means that all business decisions are backed by data. “We’re big into analytics,” said Ms. De Ocampo, who relies on a team of industrial engineers tasked to do analytics for the cost driving part of the business. As a businesswoman, she is not afraid to ask for help. She would, in fact, request for the support in areas she admits she has very little experience in, like asking her husband to assist her in finance and accounting. Wildflour is poised to sustain its growth in the years to come. The group has its sights set on further expanding its footprint, first by reaching every corner of Metro Manila through strategic new restaurant and cloud kitchen concepts in the most prime locations, and efficient long-distance delivery operations across multiple channels. It also aims to widen its customer base beyond the capital region and venturing overseas in the near future. Wildflour has amassed a roster of successful concepts, including its homegrown restaurant brands — Wildflour Café + Bakery, Farmacy Ice Cream & Soda Fountain, Wild Flour Italian, Little Flour Café, Hotel Bar, and the only international franchise of US-based Pink’s Hotdogs. The company currently has a total of 15 stores (eight Wildflours, three Little Flours, two Pink’s, one Wild Flour Italian, one Farmacy Ice Cream), with three additional stores being built and more being planned which will bring the total to at least 18 stores within the next two quarters. Hard work coupled with grit and the passion for unwavering excellence has resulted in numerous awards for Wildflour: Tatler’s 20 Best Restaurants from 2015-2022, Tatler’s 14 Most Resilient Restaurants 2022, Esquire’s Restaurant Group of the Year 2014 and 50 Top Pizza’s 38th Best Pizza Restaurant in Asia-Pacific 2022 (Wild Flour Italian). Ms. De Ocampo has also received the following awards: GoNegosyo Inspiring Filipina Entrepreneur Award 2018, Tatler Asia’s Most Influential 2021, Tatler’s Restaurateur of the Year 2022, Lifestyle Asia’s List of 50 People that Persevered Amidst Adversity During the Pandemic and ASEAN Women Entrepreneur (AWEN) Awards 2022 as one of seven awardees from the Philippines. Ms. De Ocampo originally wanted to put up a simple café, but the vision has grown alongside Wildflour’s success — to operate a proudly Filipino homegrown food business of world-class quality and worldwide renown that provides an unparalleled experience to each and every guest. To aspiring entrepreneurs, she advises: “Be passionate. Let your passion lead you to success.” The media sponsors of the Entrepreneur of the Year Philippines 2022 are BusinessWorld and the ABS-CBN News Channel. Gold Sponsors are SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp., Uratex, and Navegar. Silver Sponsors are Intellicare, OneWorld Alliance Logistics Corp., and Regan Industrial Sales, Inc. The winners of the Entrepreneur Of The Year Philippines 2022 will be announced on Nov. 21 in an awards banquet at the Grand Hyatt Manila. The winner will represent the country in the World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 in Monte Carlo, Monaco in June 2023. The Entrepreneur Of The Year program is produced globally by Ernst & Young (EY). Source: https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2022/10/28/483479/good-food-gone-wild/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/4-distinguished-university-of-the-philippines-grads-honored-during-the-first-alumni-awards-night/ | 4 distinguished University of the Philippines grads honored during the first alumni awards night – UP Alumni Website | 4 distinguished University of the Philippines grads honored during the first alumni awards night April 18, 2021 by Asian Journal Press Alumni awardees (L-R): Mario C. Ignacio, Elsa Matteo Gilham, Marlon Saria, and Nenita Pambid Domingo FOUR University of the Philippines alumni were honored at a recent virtual ceremony hosted by the UP Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles (UPAAGLA). Mario C. Ignacio, retired chief accounting employee of the L.A. Department of Water & Power; Marlon Saria, Nurse specialist & Nurse scientist; Elsa Mateo Gillham, past Rotary Club District Governor; and Nenita Pambid Domingo, UCLA Philippine Studies lecturer were awarded Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Alumnus, Most Distinguished Alumnus, Leadership Recognition, and Service Recognition respectively during “Explore. Empower. Excel,” the first and recently concluded Alumni Awards Night livestreamed on March 27. All four awardees attributed a great part of their achievement and success from the world-class education they got from U.P. For Elsa Gillham, it was in living in campus dormitories, joining out-of-campus rallies, and tackling community and world issues that got her to a life of leadership. Gillham was instrumental in the forming of the Rotary Club of Historic Filipinotown. Honor, integrity, and excellence inculcated in him during his time at U.P. led Mario C. Ignacio to be the first Asian and first Filipino American to hold the top financial post of the largest municipal utility in the United States. Marlon Saria, 43, said his U.P. education prepared him to use his voice, to be an advocate, to be a leader, and to be of service to others. More than Philippine Studies, everything else that Nenita Pambid Domingo has learned from U.P. – love of country, perseverance, resilience — is what she has been imparting to her students here in the U.S. The hour-long Alumni Awards Night aimed at inspiring and increasing the profile of U.P. alumni in the community featured Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo and U.P. President Danilo Concepcion as guest speakers, and Ryan Cayabyab & The Ryan Cayabyab Singers, and Robert Shroder as guest performers. Net proceeds from funds raised will be donated to the Kaagapay sa Pag-Aaral ng Mga Iskolar ng Bayan Program of U.P. Other awardees include outgoing UPAAGLA Treasurer Virgilio Guinto and UPAAGLA Past President Alma Onrubia (deceased) both recipients of the First UPAAGLA Presidential Award. The Alumni Awards Night was made possible with the support of Paralon, Sonia Delen, Sklar Kirsh LLC, Philippine Airlines, and other generous donors. To watch the UPAAGLA Alumni Awards Night, please visit www.upaagla.org/awards. For more information and to join UPAAGLA, please visit www.upaagla.org/join. Source: https://www.asianjournal.com/features/people/4-distinguished-university-of-the-philippines-grads-honored-during-the-first-alumni-awards-night/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/3-psych-grads-rank-9th-in-psychometrician-licensure-exam-upv-scores-100-passing-rate/ | 3 psych grads rank 9th in Psychometrician Licensure Exam; UPV scores 100% passing rate – UP Alumni Website | 3 psych grads rank 9th in Psychometrician Licensure Exam; UPV scores 100% passing rate August 10, 2023 Mr. Carlson Alelis Three Bachelor of Arts in Psychology graduates of the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) ranked 9th in the August 2023 Psychometrician Licensure Examination. Yziel Gale Alagos, Jhio Jan Navarro, and Carla Angela Ladrido are the top-notchers of the said examination, according to the Psychology Cluster, Division of Social Sciences, of the UPV College of Arts and Sciences. Meanwhile, UPV obtained a 100 percent passing rate for the examination. The set of new Registered Psychometricians includes: • Khent Adenix • Julia Selah Sontillanosa • Yumi Ilagan • Nicole Marie Bolinas • Yziel Gale Alagos • Genevieve Nanta • Christine Joy Atun • Ma. Diana Rose Ladoc • Alethea Van Loren Estilo • Michelle Florence Rivera • Jhio Jan Navarro • ML Farinas • Anna Lou Gulbique • Angelica Anne Monteclaro • Perlyn Joyce Pano • Xyra Mae Melendres • Carla Angela Ladrido • Lyrra Tolentino • Chinky Ann Buhayan Navarro and Adenix are currently instructors under the UPV Psychology Cluster. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the results of the examination on Wednesday, Aug. 9. Out of the 8,370 who took the exam, 6,133 passed. The Psychology Cluster likewise congratulated their former instructor, Ms. Jessicca Mae Dee, and former lecturer, Ms. Tricia Denise Zafra, for topping the Psychologists Licensure Examination, released on the same day. Dee and Zafra ranked first and second, respectively. (With sources from Psychology Cluster and PRC) Source: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/news/3-psych-grads-rank-9th-in-psychometrician-licensure-exam-upv-scores-100-passing-rate |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/kriz-gazmen-named-new-head-of-abs-cbn-films/ | Kriz Gazmen named new head of ABS-CBN Films – UP Alumni Website | Kriz Gazmen named new head of ABS-CBN Films May 2, 2022 by Manila Bulletin Entertainment Kriz Gazmen, Olivia Lamasan ABS-CBN announced the appointment of Kriz Anthony Gazmen as the new head of ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. effective May 1, succeeding Olivia Lamasan who will continue to serve as a consultant of the company known for its film brands Star Cinema and Black Sheep Productions. Before this appointment, Kriz served as the business unit head of Black Sheep. His creativity, innovation, and business savviness were instrumental to the successful establishment of the young film brand in 2018, introducing a new wave of storytelling in hit movies such as “Exes Baggage” (2018) and “Alone/Together” (2019). He joined ABS-CBN Films as a creative producer for Star Cinema in 2007 and steadily took on bigger roles eventually becoming creative director in 2015. His notable projects include “I Love You Goodbye” (2009), “No Other Woman” (2011), “One More Try” (2012), “The Trial” (2014), and “Etiquette for Mistresses” (2015). Kriz graduated with a Cum Laude distinction from the University of the Philippines – Diliman with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film and Audio-Visual Communication. In his new role, Kriz will usher in a fresh era of storytelling as ABS-CBN Films continues to explore novel approaches in content creation and platform migration in order to reach more audiences. Meanwhile, Olive will be a consultant for content, partnerships, and talent management via RISE Artists Studio. The award-winning filmmaker fondly called ‘Inang’ in the industry has been with ABS-CBN for over 34 years, with unforgettable cinematic milestones under her direction including “Sana Maulit Muli” (1995), “Madrasta” (1996), “Milan” (2004), “In the Name of Love” (2011), “The Mistress” (2012), “Starting Over Again” (2014), and “Barcelona: A Love Untold” (2017). She also helped shape the ABS-CBN drama landscape on television as a creator of game-changing hits “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” “Pangako Sa’Yo,” “Forevermore,” and a lot more. Amid the many challenges brought by the pandemic, Olive steered ABS-CBN Films towards new ventures and partnerships, making its well-loved content available across different platforms while maintaining its position as a reliable producer of inspiring Filipino stories. Source: https://mb.com.ph/2022/04/29/kriz-gazmen-named-new-head-of-abs-cbn-films/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/2022-up-tacloban-harangdon-awardees/ | 2022 UP Tacloban Harangdón Awardees – UP Alumni Website | 2022 UP Tacloban Harangdón Awardees May 27, 2022 The 2022 UP Tacloban Harangdón Awardees The Harangdón Awards are UP Tacloban’s Excellence Awards. Instituted in 2021, during the College’s 48th founding anniversary, this annual award celebrates exemplary members of the UP Tacloban community whose work adheres to the University’s standards of excellence and public service, contributes to institutional growth and development, and brings honor to the College and the University as a whole. The award name ‘Harangdón’ is a Waray word meaning ‘worthy of respect and emulation.’ Source: UPV Tacloban College Facebook post |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/diana-lee-s-arevalo-espanol-bs-human-ecology-1984/ | Diana Lee S. Arevalo-Español (BS Human Ecology 1984) – UP Alumni Website | Diana Lee S. Arevalo-Español (BS Human Ecology 1984) September 5, 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/17-up-college-of-pharmacy-graduates-passes-the-november-2022-pharmacist-licensure-examination/ | 17 UP College of Pharmacy graduates passes the November 2022 Pharmacist Licensure Examination – UP Alumni Website | 17 UP College of Pharmacy graduates passes the November 2022 Pharmacist Licensure Examination November 16, 2022 The UP College of Pharmacy would like to congratulate its 17 graduates for passing the recently-held November 2022 Pharmacist Licensure Examination! We would also like to extend our heart-felt felicitations to the other boardpassers who will all work together in building a stronger pharmacy workforce. May you all serve the people, the country, and the profession! #honoRXcellence #ServeThePeople #UPCP100 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/batch-38-bs-nursing-100-passing-rate/ | UP School of Health Sciences Main Campus Student Council congratulates the 38th Batch of BS Nursing for their 100% passing rate in the latest Nursing Licensure Examination – UP Alumni Website | UP School of Health Sciences Main Campus Student Council congratulates the 38th Batch of BS Nursing for their 100% passing rate in the latest Nursing Licensure Examination June 16, 2023 Poster from 🥇[𝐔𝐏 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 – 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐒𝐍 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!] 🎓 We are immensely proud to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 15 exceptional students of the 38th Batch of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) of UP School of Health Sciences Main Campus for their outstanding achievement in passing the May 2023 Nurse Licensure Examination (NLE)! Your unwavering dedication, hard work, and perseverance have been rewarded with this significant milestone. The NLE is a rigorous test of knowledge, and your success reflects the exceptional quality of education and training you have received. With immense pride, we applaud your commitment to excellence and passion for providing compassionate care to those in need. Your success not only brings honor to yourselves but also inspires current and future students of the UP School of Health Sciences Main Campus. As you embark on your professional journey, we are confident that you will make a profound impact in the nursing field, upholding the values of SERVICE EXCELLENCE, HEROISM, and SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY. May your knowledge and skills continue to grow, and may you touch the lives of countless individuals with your expertise and compassionate care. Congratulations again to the 38th batch of BSN graduates of UP School of Health Sciences Main Campus, who passed the May 2023 Nurse Licensure Examination! 🌟 ——— Pubmat and caption by: SC Councilor Ivan Pedrera (Academics and Scholarships Committee Head) Source: UP Manila School of Health Sciences Palo Student Council Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/justina-saltiva-ocampo-1924-2021/ | Justina Saltiva Ocampo (1924-2021) – UP Alumni Website | Justina Saltiva Ocampo (1924-2021) June 1, 2021 Mula sa mga guro, kawani, mga mag-aaral, at alumni ng UP Departamento ng Kasaysayan, paalam at salamat, Ma’am Nena! Justina Saltiva Ocampo (24 Setyembre 1924-27 May 2021) Faculty Member, UP Department of History Source: UP Departamento ng Kasaysayan fb page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upmins-diwa-leverages-campus-expertise-to-address-health-data-gaps/ | UPMin’s DiWA leverages campus expertise to address health data gaps – UP Alumni Website | UPMin’s DiWA leverages campus expertise to address health data gaps May 25, 2023 Press Release by UP Mindanao PRO The University of the Philippines Mindanao (UPMin) is poised to devise a stronger response to effective management of existing diseases and emerging health threats in Mindanao as a newly-appointed regional hub of the UP Resilience Institute, UP’s center for comprehensive disaster risk reduction and management. Biomathematics expert Prof. May Anne Mata said establishing a disease watch and analytics unit in UPMin aims to harness this UP constituent university’s expertise in mathematical modeling, data analytics, and genomics to address public health concerns. UP’s Board of Regents recently approved in its 1378th Meeting the establishment of UPMin’s Center for Disease Watch & Analytics (DiWA) as a regional unit of the UP Resilience Institute. (The logo of UPMin’s new Center for Disease Watch & Analytics) In her letter to UP President Danilo Concepcion and UP Resilience Insitute Director Mahar Lagmay, Prof. Mata said, “Mindanao has experienced long-standing neglect, slow economic development, and poverty due to political conflicts. With this context, a resilient public health program is a challenge. Mindanao needs a hub or satellite for health resiliency, and establishing UP Mindanao’s Center for Disease Watch & Analytics (DiWA Center) is essential to maintaining our active partnership with Local Government Units and local agencies for public health and disease management. By being a satellite and hub of the UP Resilience Institute, UPMin’s DiWA Center can sustain and expand the scope of its research initiatives and technical services to its stakeholders in public health governance. This is through knowledge generation, sharing, services, and technological innovation. Its ultimate goal is to build health-resilient communities in the entire Mindanao.” The DiWA Center began as the DOST-NICER Center for Applied Modeling, Data Analytics, and Bioinformatics for Decision Support Systems in Health (AMDABiDSS-Health), which focused on generating solutions to strengthen the local responses to COVID-19. The center developed the Disease Watch & Analytics (DiWA) app, an online planning tool for pandemic management. The DiWA app featured dashboards for risk management, vulnerability scoring index tools, risk maps, and molecular community trackers. The DiWA app proved its merit by assisting several Mindanao regions in their campaign against the COVID-19 pandemic. (UPMin researchers and software developers present the Disease Watch & Analytics (DiWA) online app to visitors and prospective users.) “The Department of Health’s (DOH) regional officers have expressed their desire for UPMin’s continuing technical assistance,” said Prof. Mata. DOH-XI Regional Director Annabelle Yumang signed an agreement with UP for the use of the DiWA app on November 28, 2022. (Dept. of Health-XI Regional Director Dr. Annabelle Yumang (front row, second from left) presents the agreement for the use of the Disease Watch & Analytics (DiWA) online application alongside (front row, third from left and onward) UPMin DiWA program leader Prof. May Anne Mata, UP Prof. Cynthia Rose Bautista, UPMin Chancellor Lyre Anni Murao, and UP Prof. Luis Sison.) DiWA Center’s programs address the sustainable goals of good health and well-being, sanitation, fostering innovation, building sustainable communities, poverty alleviation, and partnerships for the goals. Meanwhile, UPMin has developed new degree programs related to public health, such as Data Science, Sports, and Human Movement Science. In addition, it has continuing research in health communication and a prospective medical education program. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-berba-is-filipino-womens-network-2022-most-influential-filipina-women-in-the-world/ | Dr. Berba is Filipino Women’s Network 2022 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Berba is Filipino Women’s Network 2022 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World November 7, 2022 Dr. Regina Pascua Berba, head of the PGH Hospital Infection Control Unit (HICU), is one of the Filipino Women’s Network (FWN) 2022 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World in the Innovators and Thought Leaders Category. Dr. Berba is an infectious disease specialist, researcher, and professor at the UP College of Medicine. She also chairs the Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee and is the head of the UP-PRIME TB DOTS and the UP Leptospirosis Taskforce. She is known as the ‘science’ behind the PGH Crisis Management Team and has led in transforming UPM-PGH into a COVID referral center. “We were the go-to-hospital and took care of hundreds of COVID-19 patients and I was in charge of making sure that our hospital was safe not only for our patients, but also for the thousands of dedicated frontliners, doctors, nurses, support staff, UP faculty, trainees, and students,” recounted Dr. Berba in heading the COVID treatment protocols of UPM-PGH. She asserted that in many ways, the things she and her team at HICU did in PGH defined how the country responded to the pandemic since their developed protocols would be cascaded to the platforms of social media and to other hospitals in the country. Dr. Berba spoke in several Stop C.O.V.I.D. Deaths webinar series, sharing her knowledge and expertise. Dr. Berba was awarded the PeopleAsia’s “People of the Year 2022” on April 2022 and 2019 Distinguished Researcher by the Philippine College of Physicians for her researches on HIV and infection control. Source: https://www.upm.edu.ph/node/4029 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/breakthrough-extinct-giant-rodents-discovered-in-the-philippines/ | Breakthrough: Extinct giant rodents discovered in the Philippines – UP Alumni Website | Breakthrough: Extinct giant rodents discovered in the Philippines April 25, 2021 Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office Fig. 1. Artist’s conception of the three extinct cloud rats, based on their living relatives. From the top, Crateromys, Carpomys, and Batomys. Drawing by Velizar Simeonovski, Field Museum of Natural History. Three giant cloud rat species were discovered to have lived in the Philippines simultaneously as the oldest human species (Homo luzonensis) found in the country. But two of the rodents went extinct only after 2,000 years ago. A team from the University of the Philippines (UP), the Philippine National Museum, and the Field Museum of Natural History of the USA have since 2017 studied fossil remains sifted from the earth in several caves in northern Luzon from which they discovered the three extinct species unique to the Philippines. The discovery was recently published in the Journal of Mammalogy. Read the full article here. Fig. 2. Collage of fossil cloud rat teeth. Upper molars of Crateromys new species on the left. Lower mandibles on the right: top, Carpomys new species. Middle, Batomys new species. Bottom, Crateromys new species. Photos by Lauren Nassef, Field Museum of Natural History. Fig. 3. Lower molar teeth of the new giant cloud rat, Carpomys new species (left), compared with the two living species of Carpomys (middle) plus their close relative, Musseromys (right). Photos by Lauren Nassef, Field Museum of Natural History. “These are three previously unknown species from an unusual group of rodents, locally known as buot or bugkun, and known in English as giant cloud rats, that live only in the Philippines,” says Dr. Janine Ochoa, Assistant Professor of Anthropology of UP Diliman and lead author of the journal paper. According to the co-author, Dr. Lawrence Heaney, Negaunee Curator of Mammals at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago: “The two that became extinct [more recently] were giants among rodents, both weighing about a kilogram. They were big enough that it might have been worthwhile to hunt and eat them.” “These giant rats and their relatives are members of an ancient branch on the tree of life that arrived from the Asian mainland about 14 million years ago and live only in the Philippines,” says co-author Marian Reyes, a zooarcheologist at the National Museum of the Philippines. She describes the buot typically as living in trees and eating leaves, buds, and seeds. She also says that all of them have furry or fluffy tails and striking fur colors. The scientific names of the three new species of fossil cloud rats were chosen using vernacular terms from Philippine languages. The largest of the fossil cloud rats is Carpomys dakal, named so because it is much larger compared to the known living species in the same genus, Carpomys melanurus and Carpomys phaeurus. Dakal means big or large in several languages in northern Luzon, including in the Itawes, Ibanag and Agta languages. The second fossil species, Crateromys ballik, is slightly smaller than the living Crateromys species on Luzon, Crateromys schadenbergi. Ballik means small in the Dupaningan Agta language. The third species, Batomys cagayanensis, is named after the place where the archaeological sites are located, the Cagayan region of northeastern Luzon. At a crossroads with humans According to the researchers, the newly recorded fossil species came from Callao Cave and several adjacent smaller caves in Peñablanca, Cagayan Province. Some specimens of all three of the new fossil rodents occurred in the same deep layer in the Callao Cave where the Homo luzonensis, an endemic human species, was discovered in 2019 to have lived about 67,000 years ago. Fig. 4. Callao Cave interior. Photo by Patricia Cabrera. Fig. 5. Callao Cave excavation. Photo by Armand Mijares. One of the new fossil rodents is known from only two specimens from that ancient layer, but the other two are represented by specimens from that early date up to about 2,000 years ago. “Our records demonstrate that these giant rodents were able to survive the profound climatic changes from the Ice Age to current humid tropics that have impacted the earth over tens of millennia. The question is, what might have caused their final extinction?” asks Prof. Philip Piper, a co-author based at the Australian National University asks. “A clue might be in that the last recorded occurrence of two of the species is around 2,000 years ago or shortly after. This is after the first arrival of agricultural societies and the introduction of animals like domestic dogs, pigs, and macaque monkeys in Luzon,” co-author Dr. Armand Mijares of the UP Diliman Archaeological Studies Program, who headed the excavations of Callao Cave, says. “While we can’t say for certain based on our current information, this implies that humans likely played some role in their extinction,” Mijares argues. Fig. 6. Dr. Armand Mijares in excavation pit, Callao Cave. Photo by Dawn Satumbaga. Ancient Philippine biodiversity According to Ochoa, the extinct mammals previously known from Luzon were all quite large. They included two types of elephants, a species of rhinoceros, a giant hog, and relatives of the living dwarf water buffalo called the tamaraw. “There has been virtually no information about fossils of smaller-sized mammals,” she points out. “The reason is probably that research had focused on open-air sites where the large fossil mammal faunas were known to have been preserved, rather than the careful sieving of cave deposits that preserve a broader size-range of vertebrates including the teeth and bones of rodents,” Ochoa explains. “Some of these fossils were actually excavated decades ago, in the 1970s and 1980s, and they were in the museum, waiting for someone to have time to do a detailed study,” says Reyes. “When we began to analyze the fossil material, we were expecting fossil records for known living species.” “To our surprise, we found that we were dealing with not just one but three buot or giant cloud rat species that were previously unknown,” Reyes adds. “Our previous studies have demonstrated that the Philippines has the greatest concentration of unique species of mammals of any country, most of which are small animals, less than 200 grams, that live in the tropical forest,” Heaney adds. “These recently extinct fossil species only show that biodiversity was even greater in the very recent past.” Article by Dr. Janine Ochoa ([email protected]), Dr. Armand Mijares ([email protected]), and Dr. Lawrence Heaney ([email protected]). For inquiries, please email the authors. Source: https://up.edu.ph/breakthrough-extinct-giant-rodents-discovered-in-the-philippines/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/sir-keiffer-f-fano-bs-nutirition-2015/ | Sir Keiffer F. Fano (BS Nutirition 2015) – UP Alumni Website | Sir Keiffer F. Fano (BS Nutirition 2015) August 10, 2023 Let’s offer a prayer for our departed alumnus. May he rest in peace. If you have heard or read about any fellow UPLB alumnus/alumna who passed away, please inform us through https://alum.uplb.edu.ph/submit-obituary Source: UPLB Office of Alumni Relations Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-cebu-school-of-management-two-full-time-faculty-positions/ | UP Cebu School of Management ( TWO full-time faculty positions ) – UP Alumni Website | UP Cebu School of Management ( TWO full-time faculty positions ) May 2, 2022 Interested to join UP Cebu? Our School of Management is looking for TWO full-time faculty positions Email your documents to [email protected] Deadline is on 15 May 2022 Source: University of the Philippines Cebu Facebook post |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-elizabeth-arcellana-nuqui/ | Dr. Elizabeth Y. Arcellana-Nuqui (1946-2023) – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Elizabeth Y. Arcellana-Nuqui (1946-2023) September 5, 2023 Ian Nuqui wrote a tribute to her mother, Dr. Elizabeth Y. Arcellana-Nuqui who passed away last August 22, 2023 at the age of 77. Waiving Goodbye I am Honesto Franz Maximillian Arcellana Nuqui Jr, 3rd of 4 kids and among other things part Honesto, Jr and part Franz Arcellana. Mama smuggled me in upon their return from the US in May 1976. I was born in October. As I have advanced from child to teen to man, from the morning sun to a mourning son I have observed and wondered, pondered and revisited some of my Mama’s choices: the what when where why how, what things meant, meant to her, meant to me, meant to hurt, meant to protect, too many meants to mention. So many questions from an over analyzer. I sought comfort in logic and reason, and then sympathy and understanding. Until finally realizing that to seek a definite answer is foolish and to covet an explanation is greedy. Any fraction of context is already such a gift. That long held opinions and beliefs are like malignancies wrapped around our heart, and to excise them comes at too great a cost. We must let nature take its course. My only conclusion is that the handful of large decisions Mama made over her life probably never really mattered as much on how things have turned out. Rather it is the accumulation of the small and time-sensitive decisions that ultimately undermine and undo, compensate and correct for the large ones. To love means to trust and giving the benefit of the doubt, and frailty and fallibility often trumps meaning or intention. To love fully is to accept, without always agreeing or understanding. I have to stop looking back and curve-fitting on too few data points. I love Mama, and Mama loves me fills in all the gaps and blanks. And now my mother is gone. Wala na si Mama, si Beth, si Maam EYAN. I have to find a way forward without her, embracing the consequences and impacts of her choices like waves. I need to relax and let every ripple wash over me and allow each fading crest to carry me and nudge me further. To live on and live with. To love on and keep on. Mama has drifted away but her love and care still washes ashore. Post from Ian Nuqui Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-visayas-division-of-natural-sciences-and-mathematics/ | UP Visayas Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics – UP Alumni Website | UP Visayas Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics May 27, 2022 NOTICE OF HIRING The Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College invites applications for the following positions for the First Semester of Academic Year 2022-2023: – Three (3) Full-time Temporary Faculty Members in Biology – Two (2) Full-time Substitute Faculty Members in Computer Science – One (1) Full-time Temporary Faculty Member in Computer Science – One (1) Full-time Substitute Faculty Member in Mathematics – One (1) Full-time Temporary Faculty Member in Statistics Applications should be addressed to: DR. JOHN PAUL T. YUSIONG Chair, Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College Tacloban City Interested applicants must send an electronic copy of all the required documents to [email protected] and [email protected]. The deadline for application is on 15 June 2022 (Wednesday). Qualified applicants will be invited for an online interview and teaching demonstration. Source: UPV Tacloban College |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/joyce-a-cartagena/ | Joyce A. Cartagena (BS Biology 1995; MS Microbiology 1999) – UP Alumni Website | Joyce A. Cartagena (BS Biology 1995; MS Microbiology 1999) September 5, 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/upcpaai-president-bags-the-federation-of-asian-pharmaceutical-associations-fapa-ishidate-award/ | UPCPAAI President bags the Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA) Ishidate Award – UP Alumni Website | UPCPAAI President bags the Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA) Ishidate Award November 16, 2022 The UP College of Pharmacy would like to congratulate our UPCPAAI President, Ms. Hazel Faye R. Docuyanan, for bagging the Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA) Ishidate Award for Hospital Pharmacy at the 28th FAPA Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia held 10th November 2022. #honoRXcellence #ServeThePeople Source: UP College of Pharmacy Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upaa-central-california-chapter-report-2023/ | UPAA Central California Chapter Report 2023 – UP Alumni Website | UPAA Central California Chapter Report 2023 June 15, 2023 Download the UPAA Central California Chapter Report |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/prof-candido-a-cabrido-jr-71/ | Prof. Candido A. Cabrido Jr., 71 – UP Alumni Website | Prof. Candido A. Cabrido Jr., 71 May 29, 2021 Prof. Candido A. Cabrido Jr., former dean of the UP School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP) from 2007 to 2012, passed away on May 24. He was 71. A licensed environmental planner, his research interests were on urban and regional planning, climate change and disaster risk reduction management studies, environment and natural resources planning and management, and sustainable development policy and modeling to government, private and international organizations. Cabrido had more than 35 years of work experience in the Philippines and abroad as a consultant and had prepared more than 70 plans for various national government agencies and local government units and international organizations. The Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners at its Facebook page said Cabrido had written 125 manuscripts and articles, and 61 papers on environmental planning and management and related subjects published in local and international journals. In 2019, Cabrido served as Team Leader and International CCA/DRR Specialist of the European Union-French Development Agency Project on Disaster Risk Management and Institutional Strengthening of the Department of Interior and Local Government; Team Leader of the Baguio City Urban Carrying Capacity Project; and Land Use Planning Specialist of the United Nations Development Programme Project on Sustainable Land Management. He sat as technical adviser of Shell Philippines Exploration’s Sustainable Development Council and the Board of Malampaya Natural Gas Foundation. He was also the past president of the Planning and Development Research Foundation, Inc. (PLANADES). For his outstanding works in urban planning, Cabrido was awarded in 2011 by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) the Most Outstanding Environmental Planner of the Year. He was also awarded with the Professorial Chair on Sustainable Development at the University of Asia and the Pacific by the Shell Philippines Explorations, Inc. in 1999. Cabrido earned his PhD in Environmental Science from UPD, his MSc in Environmental Engineering and Diploma in Environmental Science and Technology from the Institute for Hydraulic and Environmental and Environmental Engineering in Delft, The Netherlands. As a tribute to Cabrido, a virtual memorial service hosted by UP SURP, UPAA-SURP Chapter and the UP Planners Organization is scheduled on May 27, 3 p.m. Source: https://upd.edu.ph/cabrido-71/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-soledad-c-francisco-1940-2023/ | Dr. Soledad C. Francisco (1940-2023) – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Soledad C. Francisco (1940-2023) May 26, 2023 Photo from UPIS FB page UP Integrated School mourns the passing of Dr. SOLEDAD C. FRANCISCO. She was a professor at the Department of CA-English, Music, and Art for 31 years and has served as its Head from 1994-1998. She was also the school’s Assistant Principal for Administration in 2001-2002. Ma’am Sol will always be remembered for her wisdom, gentleness, and kindheartedness. We will truly miss an exceptional mentor and dear friend. —- SOLEDAD C. FRANCISCO November 6, 1940-May 24, 2023 Viewing is at Loyola Commonwealth, Chapel Mercy A (2F) until May 28. Daily mass is at 8:00 PM while mass before cremation is on May 29, 9:00 AM. We express our deepest condolences to the family of Ma’am Sol. Source: University of the Philippines Integrated School Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/twoconnect-senior-software-engineer/ | Twoconnect (Senior Software Engineer) – UP Alumni Website | Twoconnect (Senior Software Engineer) November 7, 2022 Twoconnect is an Australian-owned offshoring services provider that helps improve efficiency and reduce operating costs by seamlessly integrating remote staff in the Philippines with local operations. You can check their website here: https://twoconnect.com.au/. Job Description Work for a global apparel brand that leads in manufacturing quality outerwear for the safety and agricultural sectors. Highlights Work from home Full-time employment Day shift, Mondays to Fridays, 6:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday – Sunday off HMO Government mandated benefits Work-life balance Supportive culture Leading Australian organization PHP 100,000 – PHP 150,000 Responsibilities You will play an important role in Building solutions for users to meet agreed business requirements Assisting with some of the system and user architecture prior to build Designing mobile application and web application-based features using ReactJS and React Native frameworks Building and maintaining a software-based supply planning system to manage inventory requirements at optimal cost Building reusable code for future use as well as writing documentation and guides Contributing to the designing of development processes, system architecture, and style guides Contributing to discussions on features and priorities Maintaining system and debug updates Requirements To succeed in this role, you will need to have Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field At least 5+ years experience as a Senior Software Engineer Experience in working with all operating systems, especially Windows, Mac OS, and Linux Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, identify tasks, provide estimates and meet production deadlines Experience implementing and consuming large scale web services Experience with professional software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, operations, and documenting including all front end functionality and templates, and modules Experience working in an agile environment Experience building complex web and applications systems that have been successfully delivered to businesses and customers Fluent in React.JS and React Native Back end development and/or DevOps experience well regarded especially Ruby, Node.JS, and AWS services Proficiency and familiarity with Material/Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP) software Work with minimal supervision and a self-starter Excellent problem-solving skills Work well within teams Interested applicants may send in their CV to [email protected]. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-tacloban-obtains-100-passing-rate-in-the-2023-board-licensure-exam-for-psychometricians/ | UP Tacloban obtains 100% passing rate in the 2023 Board Licensure Exam for Psychometricians – UP Alumni Website | UP Tacloban obtains 100% passing rate in the 2023 Board Licensure Exam for Psychometricians August 10, 2023 Poster from UPTC Division of Social Sciences FB Poster from UPTC Division of Social Sciences FB Congratulations to our newly registered Psychometricians for obtaining a 100% passing rate in the 2023 Board Licensure Exam for Psychometricians and producing a 9th placer – Chrislynne Joy Cerbito. Source: UP Tacloban College – Division of Social Sciences Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/vicente-d-mariano-1947-2021/ | Vicente D. Mariano (1947-2021) – UP Alumni Website | Vicente D. Mariano (1947-2021) April 28, 2021 It is with deep sadness that we inform you that Dr. Vicente D. Mariano, retired member of the NCPAG faculty, passed away today, April 27, 2021, due to COVID-19. Dr. Mariano or VicMar served the College for 39 years. He joined NCPAG in 1973 as a research associate at the Local Government Center and started teaching full time as a member of the faculty in 1999 until his retirement in 2012 with the rank of Associate Professor. Mariano taught research courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels and was one of the pioneers in teaching e-governance and spatial information management. In addition to his service as an educator, Dr. Mariano was also Director of the Publications Office and IT Coordinator of NCPAG. Mariano is survived by his wife and two children. Our prayers and sympathies are with the family of Dr. Mariano. Financial help may be sent directly to the family of Dr. Mariano via this link: https://gogetfundme.com/…/help-our-dad-fight-covid-and… Former students and/or advisees are welcome to share their memories of Sir VicMar in the comments section. Source: UP-NCPAG Fb page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/uplb-alumni-convene-to-strategize-future-proofing-of-philippine-agriculture/ | UPLB alumni convene to strategize future-proofing of Philippine agriculture – UP Alumni Website | UPLB alumni convene to strategize future-proofing of Philippine agriculture May 2, 2022 After the grand launch of UPLB’s unified research and extension (R&E) agenda called “Accelerating Growth through One Research and Extension in Action” or AGORA, the UPLB Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension (OVCRE) spearheaded a consultative workshop with UPLB alumni on March 22. The event entitled “Mapping Out the Research for Development and Extension Agenda and Programs (R4DEAP) for Philippine Agriculture” was held at the Rural Economic Development and Renewable Energy Center (REDREC) Auditorium, with participants joining via video conferencing. Revolutionizing agriculture through a unified R4DEAP Director Junel Soriano of the Bureau of Agricultural Research, an office under the Department of Agriculture (DA-BAR); Chancellor Jose Camacho, Jr., Dr. Nathaniel Bantayan, vice chancellor for research and extension, and president of the UPLB Alumni Association (UPLBAA) Capt. Mauro Barradas delivered short messages about the long-standing partnership between UPLB and the DA. The officials also discussed the role of R&E and the alumni in realizing the vision of a sustainable, profitable, and future-proof agri-fishery sector. A panel composed of four UPLB alumni who have decades of experience in agricultural research and extension, also shared their insights during the consultation. Former UPLB chancellor and National Scientist Emil Javier, DA-BAR senior technical adviser Dr. Rex Navarro, and Dr. Manuel Logroño, recipient of the 2021 Most Influential Plant Breeding Researcher for Field Crops for the Private Sector in the Asia-Pacific given by the Asia and Pacific Seed Association presented diverse perspectives on a unified R4DEAP for Philippine agriculture. Afterward, Julian Lapitan, member of the DA technical advisory group and focal person of the province-led Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Systems (PAFES) for Laguna explained how handing down the authority to provincial governments can more effectively facilitate extension services at the farm level. He also described Laguna as a suitable pilot testing site for PAFES in CALABARZON due to the province’s unique geography and the rich research culture in the area. UPLB alumni weigh in on the future of Philippine agriculture The bulk of the group discussion that followed was on advancements in smart and digital agriculture and making support accessible for smallholder farmers in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. A Q&A part also brought to light points, such as the agri-fishery sector’s performance against the backdrop of Agriculture 4.0; constraints and enabling conditions for commercialization and mechanization for smallholder farmers; view of agriculture through an entrepreneurial lens; varying degrees of confidence in the PAFES; and the interdisciplinarity of the new R4DEAP. Among the other interesting topics that emerged from the conversation were the role of the family, the youth, and the Philippine education system in crafting the unified R4DEAP. Pilar Habito, chief executive officer of the Cahbriba Alternative School Foundation called for the inclusion of the youth in discussions of going digital for agriculture. “The future belongs to our children. Why plan it without them?” she said. Dr. Glenn Gregorio, director of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture, talked about how two of their startup projects engaged young people to facilitate providing of support services to small farmers through technology. Dr. Cielito Habito, former NEDA director and professor at the Ateneo de Manila University provided an incisive synthesis of the panel and group discussions. He reiterated shifting gears from policy to operations, the need to learn from the best practices of neighboring countries, keeping up with local and global trends in technology, and fixing the country’s fragmented agricultural extension system. In his closing remarks, Dr. Cristino Collado, former DA undersecretary for operations and now UPLBAA vice president said that being trailblazers in the development of Philippine agriculture is both an honor and a challenge for UPLB. “On behalf of Capt. Barradas, I assure everyone that the UPLBAA will be even more dynamic, more participative, at sisikapin po naming maging karapat-dapat kami sa inyong pagtatangi [we will strive to be worthy of your esteem],” he added. The four-hour consultation was part of UPLB’s ongoing technical assistance project with the DA called “Revitalizing the Technical Capabilities of DA in Support Towards the Transformative Programs and Policies for the Agricultural and Fisheries Sector.” The DA-BAR-funded project is being implemented under the leadership of Dr. Nathaniel Bantayan and was organized to collate ideas and inputs for the DA’s unified R4DE system called the One R4DEAP. The event was preceded by the signing of the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) between DA and UPLB. On the morning of the same day, Agriculture Secretary William Dar and UPLB Chancellor Camacho signed MOUs aimed at strengthening the DA’s national crop breeding and biotechnology initiatives. A recording of the workshop is available at the UPLB Research and Extension Facebook page. (Mariz Diagan) Source: https://uplb.edu.ph/all-news/uplb-alumni-convene-to-strategize-future-proofing-of-philippine-agriculture/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/alyssa-kangleon-ceramic-artist-with-a-purpose/ | Alyssa Kangleon: Ceramic artist with a purpose – UP Alumni Website | Alyssa Kangleon: Ceramic artist with a purpose September 6, 2023 By Irene de Jesus Obligacion Alyssa Kangleon is a ceramic artist whose pieces celebrate femininity and sculptures. In her works, she also explores the relationship between community and carework, as humans deal with social, economic and environmental uncertainty. Alyssa graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communication from the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Mass Communications in 2019. Simultaneously, she took Wheel Throwing Pottery and Handbuilding Ceramics from the UP College of Fine Arts Ceramic Studio from 2017 to 2018. The artist creates pieces that celebrate femininity. How did you become a ceramic artist? I found ceramics during a challenging time in my life while struggling with my thesis and university graduation. It feels trivial now, but in those days it was comforting and encouraging to see my pottery get more refined the more time I spent in the studio. It gave me a sense of control. I eventually learned that the art of making ceramics is an exercise in letting go of control. Ceramics gave me the space to express myself, and I was lucky to have people interested in some of my work enough to buy them. I only ever really wanted to keep making ceramics and would take odd jobs to be able to afford more time in the studio. Thankfully, the support I received from people has enabled me to build my home studio and has allowed me to expand into other possibilities. Was there a time you couldn’t produce anything? How did you overcome it? I’ve come to realize that every time I feel stuck, it means I’ve chafed against my thoughts for too long. Now I take it as an invitation to do something physical to ground me into my body. I love going on walks. It’s incredibly humbling to witness the trees achieve stillness while persistently evolving. I also have a lot of other hobbies like birding, reading, foraging, pickling, cooking, drawing, and making prints. These are the things that make up my days and they often find their way into my ceramic practice as well. Making ceramics is also something that grounds me, it just doesn’t feel that way sometimes when I think about it too much. But once I start working with the clay again, I’m reminded of its calm and malleable nature and I feel possible again. What do you hope to achieve five years from now through your art form? I hope to be able to represent my interests and advocacies in a more timely manner. At the moment I’m finally producing work that aligns with my love for native plants, but that’s an interest I have held for three years. I have a tendency to keep things to myself and let ideas ferment, and perhaps that is just my process, but I hope to practice a little more urgency. At the end of the day, what puts a smile on your face? In the mornings, I buy fruits to put in the fridge that I may later enjoy at the end of the day. I often think about the fruit’s journey and feel immense gratitude that somebody tended to the tree that produced it, that insects or animals or maybe even people aided the pollination process, and that somebody picked this, and transported it, and stocked it in the stands where I buy it. It feels miraculous after all this that I get to enjoy it and it always floods me with tenderness. Source: www.manilatimes.net/2023/09/03/the-sunday-times/arts-awake/alyssa-kangleon-ceramic-artist-with-a-purpose |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upv-school-of-technology-may-2022-chemical-engineer-licensure-examination-passers/ | UPV School of Technology May 2022 Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination passers – UP Alumni Website | UPV School of Technology May 2022 Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination passers May 27, 2022 It is with great pride and honor that we congratulate our BS in Chemical Engineering alumni for their success in the recently concluded May 2022 Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination. We wish you all the best in your professional careers! With an 82.76% passing rate, the University of the Philippines Visayas is the 4th TOP PERFORMING SCHOOL in the country. The national passing rate is 56.69%. To our students who did not make it this time, we are still proud of you. We will be cheering for you in the next licensure exam. Padayon, mga bagong INHINYERO ng bayan! Source: UPV School of Technology Facebook post |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/carmen-millar-paule/ | Carmen C. Millar-Paule (BS Agriculture 1963; MS Statistics 1976) – UP Alumni Website | Carmen C. Millar-Paule (BS Agriculture 1963; MS Statistics 1976) September 5, 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/upv-grads-present-public-health-program-in-thailand/ | UPV grads present Public Health program in Thailand – UP Alumni Website | UPV grads present Public Health program in Thailand November 15, 2022 Public Health graduates Franco Miguel Nodado and Matt Andrew Secular presented their Public Health program in the 8th Public Health Conference (PHC2022) on November 1 to 3, 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand. PROJECT MAL: MAMA, ANAK, AT LIPUNAN KONTRA MALNUTRISYON (Health Education and Promotion Project to Improve the Child Nutrition Programs in Barangay Guibongan, Miagao, Iloilo) was led by Team HaMAL comprised of Allen Claire Arances, Kirsten Anne Gerez, Nodado, Frances Catherine Rosario, Charise Alvyne Samaniego, and Secular. “Malnutrition is not just the lack of food but it’s also the lack of good governance, lack of access to clean water, and also a lack in health education and promotion in the barangay. We are so happy that we were able to share our project from people around the world and we hope that they can replicate the project in their localities as well,” Nodado said on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, as he explained the importance of sharing their project to a wider audience. “It is important that the community is empowered against malnutrition so they can have the capacity to demand and/or access their basic needs such as food, water, sanitation, and social security to achieve and sustain proper nutrition, thus resulting in good health,” Secular added during the conference held at Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom. The 8th Public Health Conference was attended by health professionals from Thailand, Portugal, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, the United States, and Japan. The PHC2022 is a 3-day program that “aims to gather academics as well as experienced and accomplished professionals, NGO and government representatives, from all over the world,” according to its organizers. (Sources: Division of Biological Sciences) Source: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/news/upv-grads-present-public-health-program-in-thailand |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/fe-aida-lacsamana-reyes/ | Fe Aida Lacsamana Reyes, UP Mindanao Prime Mover – UP Alumni Website | Fe Aida Lacsamana Reyes, UP Mindanao Prime Mover May 26, 2023 Ma’am Aida Reyes at the 44th Regional Alumni Institute in November 2019 UP Mindanao mourns the passing of UP alumna and educator Ma’am Fe Aida Lacsamana Reyes. Ma’am Aida was among the Prime Movers of UP Mindanao. She was an active member and officer of the UP Alumni Association Davao in the 1980-90s when the movement to create UP Mindanao was gaining momentum. Ma’am Aida continued her active participation in UPMin’s development through the years. Her presence was noted in the 2019 Regional Alumni Institute. The Reyes family announced that her wake is at the Cosmopolitan Funeral Home until May 26, 2023. The interment is on May 27, 2023, with a 1:00 PM Mass at Assumption Church followed by the Interment at Davao Memorial Park. Source: UP Mindanao PRO |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upaa-central-california-2023-spring-newsletter/ | UP Alumni Association of Central California 2023 Spring Newsletter – UP Alumni Website | UP Alumni Association of Central California 2023 Spring Newsletter June 15, 2023 Download the UPAACC Spring 2023 Newsletter |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/twoconnect-seo-specialist/ | Twoconnect (SEO Specialist) – UP Alumni Website | Twoconnect (SEO Specialist) November 7, 2022 Twoconnect is an Australian-owned offshoring services provider that helps improve efficiency and reduce operating costs by seamlessly integrating remote staff in the Philippines with local operations. You can check their website here: https://twoconnect.com.au/. Job Description Highlights Work from home Full Time: Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 3:00pm PST Weekends off HMO coverage Work-life balance Government mandated benefits Leading Australian organization Career development opportunities PHP 45,000 – PHP 55,000 Responsibilities Develop optimization strategies that increase the company’s website search engine results rankings When conducting paid search campaigns, execute tests, collect and analyze data and results, and identify trends and insights in order to achieve maximum ROI Manage the expenses of SEO campaigns, staying on budget, estimating monthly costs and reconciling differences Closely collaborate with the web development team to ensure SEO best practices are properly followed throughout website content; work with editorial and marketing teams to drive SEO in content creation and content marketing Create and execute link building strategy Monitor daily metrics with SEO tools such as Google Analytics to gauge SEO performance Optimize compelling and high-quality website content, including blog posts and page descriptions to improve website search results Develop and manage the implementation of social media channels Assist in marketing business functions such as building successful brand awareness to effective lead generation marketing campaigns Create effective and engaging cross-platform social media content and manage a social media calendar Assist in the development of online marketing campaigns and materials Utilize paid platforms for database development and lead generation Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Information Design, Information Technology, or related field Minimum 3 years experience in executing successful SEO campaigns Knowledge of HTML, CSS, programming language and blogging Experience with social media marketing including platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and email marketing preferred Experience with recruitment and executive search organizations a plus Excellent analytical, communication and research skills Proficiency in English, both written and oral communication skills Work with minimum supervision and self-starter Excellent problem-solving skills Work well within teams Take initiative and is self-motivated Interested applicants may send in their CV to [email protected]. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/my-biggest-regret-was-studying-hard-and-doing-nothing-else-says-up-cebu-summa-cum-laude/ | ‘My Biggest Regret Was Studying Hard And Doing Nothing Else,’ Says UP Cebu Summa Cum Laude – UP Alumni Website | ‘My Biggest Regret Was Studying Hard And Doing Nothing Else,’ Says UP Cebu Summa Cum Laude August 11, 2023 By Judy Santiago Aladin for Smartparenting.com.ph “I have been chasing excellence my entire academic life, but reflecting on my college stay, I was actually missing out in life.” IMAGE FACEBOOK /UP CEBU, SCREENSHOT FROM MY TV CEBU As parents, it is expected that we hope our children will strive for good grades when they enter school. However, an honor student from the University of the Philippines Cebu reminds us that being book smart is not enough. Last July 21, 2023, UP Cebu held its graduation ceremony, and its top graduate, Edsel Suhayon Codoy, delivered the valedictory speech. He became the second Summa Cum Laude since the university’s establishment as a constituent university in 2016. The full video of Codoy’s speech was uploaded by MyTV Cebu on Facebook and has now garnered over 68k views. With permission from Codoy, here’s a transcription of his 11-minute speech, which shares his inspiring journey, including his regrets and learnings along the way. Transcript: UP Cebu Summa Cum Laude Edsel Codoy Speech “My biggest regret in UP Cebu was actually studying hard. Wait, wait. Let me finish. Studying hard and doing nothing else. You know, I have been chasing excellence my entire academic life, but reflecting on my college stay, I was actually missing out in life. I missed out on the unique opportunities for personal growth, exploration, and building meaningful connections. Since high school, I have always been reclusive and shy, socializing in the most minimal levels of interaction. The most convenient people I had around back then turned out to be the closest circle I have. “I have been chasing excellence my entire academic life, but reflecting on my college stay, I was actually missing out in life.” —Edsel Codoy, summa cum laude, UP Cebu A few years forward, I was able to bring the same reserved behavior in college. And I would have to say, it got the best of me. I passed on a lot of things in college. I was not joining orgs. I was declining offertorship nominations. I was only going with the same group of people I would meet on a class basis. And even in school events and programs, I remained as an observer. Because while my block mates and friends were genuinely trusting my abilities, I sadly was not. Only recently, I was able to recognize that the self-restraint that was holding me back was coming from my fear of failure. As a result, I settled with what I have been doing and what I do best. Spending all my time with school. On the bright side, it brought me to where I am now. However, it took me a long time staying in that comfort bubble before I realized that I was actually only becoming book smart. I was in fact sabotaging my own personal growth by passing on the opportunities openly offered to me. Now I’ve come to my senses, I’m starting to broaden my horizons one action at a time. I’m starting to unlearn self-doubt and to reframe failure as another learning experience. Right now, I’m actually in the middle of my second internship, taking on a tech role I know little about. Admitting that I have so much more to learn and so much more to try. My friends know how much I dread public speaking, but I am taking this on as a challenge and a privilege. I am saying this to encourage everyone to take calculated risks and embrace a growth mindset. Don’t be too hard on yourselves. Cultivate self-compassion. We do this so that at the end of the day, we leave no regrets. I congratulate everyone for having made it this far. The term commencement might seem counterintuitive and contradictory to the actual matter of today’s gathering, that is, to celebrate the culmination of our studies. However, it is more symbolic than that. It actually refers to the start of our journey as we transition to much bigger and bolder plans in life. May that be pursuing higher education, I mean postgraduate education, starting a professional career, or prioritizing personal growth. And to gather without transition is a realization of a bigger influence and a bigger social responsibility. We will be seeing ourselves in various industries and sectors, taking over bigger roles and affecting many lives. Our future decisions and actions will shape the world around us. Let us apply the skill sets and expertise we have built in this university in addressing national challenges, hoping to effect a positive social change. I, for example, as a person in tech, envision the use of AI technologies and large language models to build a more just, sustainable, and equitable world. I know many of you have tried using generative AI applications. Chat GPT to name one, at least once. We are witnessing a very big potential for it to revolutionize various aspects of our lives. For instance, AI has been helping scientists hasten and optimize drug discovery, which in turn makes these drugs less costly and more accessible to people of all classes. AI is also able to fill the gaps in the education sector with platforms facilitating personalized learning experiences for students. The technology is basically out there, waiting to be harnessed as a tool for positive social impact. This is the time for us, iskolars ng bayan, to find our niche so that we can see what we can do and locate our place in the collective for a future gain for all Filipinos. And being able to hold greater positions, we will also be dealing with greater enemies and demons in the real world. The ethical dilemmas will not come from the books anymore. They are real. They are real and they are critical. We might see ourselves confronted by these dilemmas manifested in issues around social injustice, environmental degradation, and political corruption, as well as economic inequality. In these times, may we remember the mandate we accepted when we entered the grounds of UP Cebu. That is, to serve no one else but the people, to stay loyal to the public interest, and to uphold the UP motto, honor and excellence at all times. The true task of education is not from the grades we get nor the distinctions we see. It is evaluated on the choices we make when no one else is watching, as we leave the university and fulfill more civic duties. Although too idealistic, but let us rectify the broken system and let us never allow ourselves to be consumed by it. Let us not lose hope and let us not give up on this country. After all, we are the country’s hope and we are the country’s future. As we gather here today, let us remember and acknowledge the significant people that we have met along the way and the key contributors that made it possible for us to be part of this memorable ceremony. To our parents, parent figures, and family members, we greatly thank you for your unwavering support from start to finish, for being the foundation of our core values, and for being our immediate fallback when things start to get overwhelming and unmanageable. Your nurturance and sacrifices are not left unnoticed. You truly deserve a heartfelt “Daghang salamat” and a round of applause. To the lifeblood of our university, the teachers, instructors, and professors know that you have immensely influenced our perspectives in life, and we are truly grateful for that. You never fail to incorporate essential life lessons in your teaching, which we so do appreciate as they build up lifelong learning. You have shaped our minds and mentored us to the best of your abilities. And during the height of the pandemic, while us students had struggled adapting to the rapid transition to distance learning, our teachers behind the curtain also had their fair share of hiccups and difficulties in delivering the best teaching they hoped to do. Their passion and dedication are unwithering and unparalleled. With that, we should acknowledge them with a big applause. To our inner circle, the friends we met in UP, and the classmates we academically struggled with, thank you for being there as someone we can often relate and connect to. Thank you for hearing our rules and celebrating our successes alongside us. Thank you for checking up on us and not leaving us behind. University life definitely wouldn’t be the same without you.Big shout out to block B. To the source of strength, inspiration, and all grace, we thank our creator, God, for orchestrating the universe in our favor and for giving solace to the faithful. To UP as an institution, you are a lighthouse. Like a lighthouse, you have guided us to the direction befitting for us, iskolars ng bayan, and that is towards the service of the people. You have awakened our sleeping consciousness and opened our eyes to the real state of the nation. You have shed light to the reality outside, in the streets and communities of the Philippines. You have provided us opportunities for critical thinking and fostered academic freedom, which made our education more powerful and transformative. And most importantly, to the Filipino people, to whom we owe our free education, we will make every cent of our investment worth it. As expected from us, iskolars ng bayan, we will strive to contribute positively to nation building and alleviate the suffering of those in the marginalized sector. To end my speech, I’ll leave you this reminder from Atty. Leni Robredo herself. “You do not lose sight of what you believe in. You do not lose sight of the goal. You drown out the voices because there are bigger battles to fight.” Once again, congratulations graduates. Thank you. Source: https://www.esquiremag.ph/long-reads/features/up-cebu-summa-cum-laude-regret-speech-lfrm |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/prof-jose-alberto-cacnio-tanedo-1953-2021/ | Prof. Jose Alberto Cacnio Tañedo (1953-2021) – UP Alumni Website | Prof. Jose Alberto Cacnio Tañedo (1953-2021) May 29, 2021 We share our deepest sympathies for the passing of our dear faculty and friend, designer, photographer, colleague, Prof. Jose Alberto Cacnio Tañedo who has taught our students, welcomed our young faculty, and stood at the gateway of our College in his many years of service. Source: UP College of Fine Arts’ Department of Visual Communication Fb page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-jose-maria-c-avila/ | Dr. Jose Maria C. Avila – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Jose Maria C. Avila April 28, 2021 The Consummate Pathologist Gave the Final Word: JOSE MARIA C. AVILA, MD, FPSP The UP Manila community mourns the passing of DR. JOSE MARIA C. AVILA, a graduate of the UP College of Medicine Class 1983, last 20 April 2021 due to COVID-19. Avila. Source: UP Manila FB page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/filipina-peace-negotiator-miriam-coronel-ferrer-among-2023-ramon-magsaysay-awardees/ | Filipina peace negotiator Miriam Coronel-Ferrer among 2023 Ramon Magsaysay awardees – UP Alumni Website | Filipina peace negotiator Miriam Coronel-Ferrer among 2023 Ramon Magsaysay awardees September 6, 2023 Iya Gozum Miriam Coronel-Ferrer is recognized for emphasizing ‘the important role that women play in inclusive peace-building’ MANILA, Philippines – Filipina peace negotiator and professor Miriam Coronel-Ferrer was named as one of the recipients of the 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Awards on Thursday, August 31. Coronel-Ferrer is a former senior mediation adviser at the United Nations and a professor of political science at the University of the Philippines. She is a founding member of the Southeast Asian Women Peace Mediators. During the administration of the late president Benigno Aquino III, she chaired the government peace panel in negotiations with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front that led to the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro in 2014. Coronel-Ferrer was given the award for emphasizing “the important role that women play in inclusive peace-building,” the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation said. The Ramon Magsaysay Award is considered as Asia’s premier’s prize and highest honor, the region’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize. The award is named after Ramon Magsaysay, the 7th Philippine president. The other awardees are: Korvi Rakshand, Bangladesh, education-for-all champion Eugenio Lemos, Timor-Leste, food sovereignty visionary Ravi Kannan R., India, hero for holistic healthcare The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation said that the four awardees “are redefining inclusivity in these modern yet troubled times….their collective message is very simple yet often forgotten: treat one another with love, care and respect.” In 2021, Filipino fisherman Robert Ballon won the award for his work in conserving the environment and improving livelihood programs in communities. In 2022, Filipina children’s rights advocate Bernadette Madrid was named as one of the recipients for “providing medical, legal and psychosocial care in children and women who are victims of abuse.” – Rappler.com Source: https://www.rappler.com/nation/list-ramon-magsaysay-awardees-2023/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/delfin-a-anareta-bs-agriculture-1975/ | Mr. Delfin A. Anareta (BS Agriculture 1975) – UP Alumni Website | Mr. Delfin A. Anareta (BS Agriculture 1975) September 27, 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 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/ups-lifelong-commitment-dito-may-forever/ | UP’s Lifelong Commitment (Dito May Forever!) – UP Alumni Website | UP’s Lifelong Commitment (Dito May Forever!) May 2, 2022 Are you tired of the ever-changing popularity and fates of the web-based email providers? Worry no more! Dahil dito sa UP, may Forever! The University of the Philippines offers a lifelong commitment to provide you with your very own UP Alumni email account! 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! |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/charito-cabulisan-cariaga/ | Charito E. Cabulisan-Cariaga (BS Home Technology 1964) – UP Alumni Website | Charito E. Cabulisan-Cariaga (BS Home Technology 1964) September 5, 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/upm-grads-top-pharmacy-licensure-exam-college-gets-100-passing-rate/ | UPM grads top Pharmacy licensure exam, College gets 100% passing rate – UP Alumni Website | UPM grads top Pharmacy licensure exam, College gets 100% passing rate May 27, 2022 By Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo Five UP Manila (UPM) College of Pharmacy (UPCP) graduates were among the top ten passers of the April 2022 Pharmacist Licensure Examination, garnering the first, second, third, eighth, and ninth places. The College also registered a 100 percent passing rate with 46 successful examinees. It was the top-performing school. Adriel Luigi Coseip (BS Industrial Pharmacy, 2021, cum laude) earned the number one spot with 91.63%. Anjila Bianca Aala (BS Industrial Pharmacy, 2020, cum laude) was in second place with 91.40%. Elizabeth Anne Dela Cruz (BS Pharmacy, 2020) occupied number three with 90.45%. Theresse Aireen Evangelista (BS Pharmacy, 2020, cum laude) was in eighth place with 89.75%. Finally, Ma. Lourdes Pecunda (BS Industrial Pharmacy, 2019) finished ninth with 89.57%. UPM was also the top-performing school in the June and November 2021 exams, with 100% and 98.18% passing rates. Five UPCP graduates were also on the lists of top ten finishers in both 2021 exams. In June 2021, they were at numbers two, three, five, seven, and nine. In November 2021, they finished in first, second, fifth, seventh, and ninth places. The conduct of the 2020 Pharmacist Licensure Examinations, among others, was postponed by the Professional Regulation Commission due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/maligayang-ika-125-araw-ng-kalayaan/ | Maligayang Ika-125 Araw ng Kalayaan – UP Alumni Website | Maligayang Ika-125 Araw ng Kalayaan June 12, 2023 Maligayang Ika-125 Araw ng Kalayaan mula sa UP Office of Alumni Relations |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-visayas-congratulates-its-alumni-from-the-school-of-technology-sotech-who-passed-the-may-2023-chemical-engineering-licensure-examination/ | UP Visayas congratulates its alumni from the School of Technology (SoTech) who passed the May 2023 Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination – UP Alumni Website | UP Visayas congratulates its alumni from the School of Technology (SoTech) who passed the May 2023 Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination May 26, 2023 Photo from PRC Board Facebook UP Visayas congratulates its alumni from the School of Technology (SoTech) who passed the May 2023 Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination! UPV ranked 3rd among the top-performing schools for the said licensure exam with a 90 percent passing rate. Source: University of the Philippines Visayas Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-silak-silab-foundation-sends-in-donation-for-upv/ | UP Silak Silab Foundation sends in donation for UPV – UP Alumni Website | UP Silak Silab Foundation sends in donation for UPV November 15, 2022 More pictures on UPV OAR Facebook UPV constituents received support from members of US-based UP Silak Silab Foundation (UP SSF). The turnover ceremony was held last October 26, 2022 at the UPV Little Theater. Beneficiaries include the UPV scholarship fund, UPV student wellness program, UPHSI Harana Club, UPHSI sports activities, and UPV student projects. UP SSF donation was sent through its President Ms. Ira A. Escarilla-Carnate, US representative Ms. Reda Marie L. Villar-Supe, and local representative Dr. Ray L. Alindong. Facilitating the receipt of funds for the beneficiaries were UP Silak Brotherhood Alumni Association Iloilo Chapter President Atty. Gaudiosio P. Geduspan, II, UP Silab Sisterhood Alumni Association Iloilo Chapter President Dr. Glanee F. Baes, and UP Alumni Association Iloilo Chapter President Atty. Rene John V. Nuñez. UPV Chancellor Dr. Clement C. Camposano delivered his message in appreciation of the support of the alumni to the university. Also present to witness the turnover and signing of memorandum of agreement for the various support programs were UPV Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Philip Ian P. Padilla, UPV Office of Student Affairs Director Prof. Agustin G. Huyong, UP High School in Iloilo (UPHSI) Harana Club Adivser Prof. Hermie F. Cartagena, UPV Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) Director Dr. Rey Carlo T. Gonzales, UPV personnel and alumni. Prof. Jose R. Taton, Jr. delivered the speech on behalf of UPHSI Principal Prof. Alfredo B. Diaz. UP SSF local representative Dr. Alindong said “More support is coming. There will be additional funds for a music room, soccer program, and more scholars. Some of these will be in collaboration with other alumni batches and associations.” UPHSI Harana Choir offered a couple of song numbers for the donors and guests. Mr. Jose Ian F. Cababasay was master of ceremonies. Turnover program was organized by UP SSF, in coordination with UPAAIC, and UP Silak and Silab Alumni Associations, with the assistance of UPV OAR. Source: UPV Office of Alumni Relations Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/leo-abaya-artist-and-production-designer-passes-away/ | Leo Abaya, artist and production designer, passes away – UP Alumni Website | Leo Abaya, artist and production designer, passes away May 28, 2021 by John Legaspi Leo Abaya (Photo from UP Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts) The Filipino arts and entertainment community mourns the passing of Leo Abaya, a noted artist known for his works as a production designer. He died last May 26, 2021 at the age of 60. Born on Dec. 13, 1960, Leo first earned an economics degree from the Holy Name University in Tagbilaran, Bohol. He then pursued fine arts studies at the University of the Philippines (UP) – Diliman and got his masters degree from the Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton in the UK. His artworks explored different mediums, from painting to sculpture and installations. In 2013, he entered the world of filmmaking by writing and directing “Instant Mommy,” a drama-comedy nominated for an award at the ninth edition of the Cinemalaya Film Festival. According to Art in Embassies, his debut film went on to be showcased in different countries, billed at international film festivals like the 33rd Hawaii International Film Festival, the 50th Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival, the 11th World Film Festival of Bangkok, the 10th Dubai International Film Festival, the 9th Osaka Asian Film Festival, and the fourth Richmond International Film and Media Arts Festival. “I subscribe to the notion that the proliferation of images used today for thinking and communication has broadened people’s sense of visuality,” Leo said. “It continues to increase porosity to the boundaries that restrict conventional art practices… But I also think that the more daily life is inundated by images, the more we aestheticise almost anything today, the more we should be mindful and critical of their use–ethically, socially, and politically.” Leo was also an agent of arts education. He shared his expertise on studio art and production design to undergraduate and graduate students at UP Diliman. Among his last works is “Unsang Dapita,” which is a phrase meaning “what place.” It is a series of dioramas inspired by various locations in Bohol where Leo grew up. “As a serialized visual-textual narrative, this project features one photograph a week, each bearing subtle or distinct changes from the previous ones, exemplifying or describing our footprint on this world,” the artist said. Tributes from fellow artists and friends have poured in online to honor the late artist and the legacy he left behind. Rest in peace, Leo Abaya. Source: https://bit.ly/3vA2Rn6 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/filipina-scientist-knighted-in-netherlands-for-agriculture-relations-work/ | Filipina scientist knighted in Netherlands for agriculture, relations work – UP Alumni Website | Filipina scientist knighted in Netherlands for agriculture, relations work April 29, 2021 ABS-CBN News Photo from Embassy of the Netherlands in the Philippines MANILA — A Filipina scientist was bestowed knighthood by the Netherlands for her work in agriculture and promoting relations there. Dr. Mary Ann Pelagio Sayoc received the Order of Orange-Nassau and was recognized by Ambassador Saskia de Lang for her efforts. “The Philippines and The Netherlands have developed strong ties in the agri-food sector in the areas of trade, investments, agricultural technology, and knowledge transfer,” the embassy said in a statement. “I am very proud to announce that it has pleased His Majesty King Willem Alexander to award a Knighthood on a leading personality of the Dutch Filipino community. It is a recognition of exceptional merit to The Netherlands.” 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 MANILA, Philippines (April 26, 2021) – Ambassador Saskia de… Posted by Embassy of the Netherlands in the Philippines on Monday, April 26, 2021 Sayoc serves as the public affairs lead for the East-West Seed Group and head of the Philippine-Dutch Fellows Network, Inc. She is also a board member Dutch Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines Inc. since 2014, together with a number of Dutch-Filipino companies. “Prior to her move to the seed industry in 1998, Dr. Sayoc was involved with the International Training Center on Pig Husbandry (ITCPH), an institution created by The Netherlands government through Barneveld College and the Philippine government through the Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI),” the embassy said. The Order of Orange-Nassau is awarded to individuals for longstanding meritorious service to society, it added. Source: https://bit.ly/32UW8qW |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/a-dramatic-assembly-of-humans-and-nature/ | A dramatic assembly of humans and nature – UP Alumni Website | A dramatic assembly of humans and nature May 4, 2022 by Manila Standard The Cultural Center of the Philippines presents KAINGIN: An Earth Month Art Installation by Jinggoy Buensuceso. Curated by Junyee as a continuation of Angud (2007), the installation was launched on April 30 at the CCP Front Lawn and 4th Floor Atrium. Visual artist Jinggoy Buensuceso transforms the CCP Front Lawn into a burnt forest with over a thousand contemporary bululs made of molded fibreglass infused with burnt debris, soil, and dust, collected from areas in the Philippines that encounter the most serious environmental struggles. These new sculptures, and their state at every phase of the exhibit, represent the forests that are synonymous to humanity, as their fates are intertwined. If forests die, we die. Jinggoy Buensuceso’s art installation features bululs made of molded fibreglass infused with burnt debris, soil, and dust KAINGIN is a dramatic assembly of humans and nature, a wake-up call to make a stand for our land, challenge the current ways, and push for solutions that will sustain humanity without collateral damage. Jinggoy Buensuceso (b. 1982, Samal, Bataan) is a visual artist and sculptor working at the new frontier of art and design to create a synesthetic creative language that fuses the natural and artificial worlds. Buensuceso’s art is informed by a deep knowledge of materials and processes, both ancient and modern. The artist feels his way through the connective tissues between humanity and nature, envisioning lines that create the contours of the physical and metaphysical. Each installation and sculpture is influenced by these linear movements. The dichotomy of existence, with its eternal and opposing forces of chaos and order, nurtures his iconoclastic convictions of the divine pairings that feature in his work. True to his anarchic style, he has embraced the color black as an ambiguous muse: black is everything and nothing; it is sensuous and solemn; it is the color of the void that births manifold universes. Buensuceso is a graduate of Visual Communications from the College of Fine Arts of the University of the Philippines-Diliman. Source: https://manilastandard.net/lifestyle/arts-life/314225652/a-dramatic-assembly-of-humans-and-nature.html |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/visual-artist-draws-inspiration-from-mindanao-weaves-in-solo-exhibit/ | Visual artist draws inspiration from Mindanao weaves in solo exhibit – UP Alumni Website | Visual artist draws inspiration from Mindanao weaves in solo exhibit September 6, 2023 Dolly Dy-Zulueta “Devotion” is part of Aileen Lanuza’s recent solo exhibit titled “A Symphony of Roots.” MANILA, Philippines — Contemporary visual artist Aileen Lanuza presents flourishing tapestries that showcase the indigenous weaves of Mindanaoan tribes in her solo exhibit “A Symphony of Roots.” For her, these are treasures inherited from a rich history by present-day Filipinos — stories that we must continue to tell and live today. The resplendent tune of shared memories once whispered in the shade of grand narratives resonates in the works of Lanuza. These serve as a reminder of the bonds that transcend time and place. “Cor Rosae (The Heart of a Rose)” Working closely with Mindanaoan artisans of Kaayo, which is dedicated to telling our woven stories, Lanuza hearkens back to our roots, using indigenous weaves from tribes across the region in her compositions. Founded in 2016 by the mother-and-daughter team of Mary Ann “Baby” Montemayor and Margarita Nograles, clothing line Kaayo brings Mindanaoan weaving heritage to the world, collaborating with women from the T’boli, B’laan, Mandaya, Bagobo Tagabawa, Tagakaolo and Ata Manobo tribes to raise awareness of, preserve and reimagine their individual weaving methods and traditions. Each thread, each brushstroke traces a strand of a long and rich history, woven into symphonic tapestries. Each creation carries the weight of ages past, a tale of triumph and struggle that echoes through time. “Blue Aestas Caelum (Blue Summer Sky)” “I share the same passion as Kaayo has, in maintaining our roots and bringing forth our custom indigenous weaves that are inherently Filipino,” Lanuza said. “It is important for me in my works to highlight the best of what we are, maintaining our identity and always bearing the power to be who we are.” Relating her experiences as a modern Filipina, Lanuza delineates a heritage that is not just a relic of the past, but whose tune we always carry, resounding in everything we do and constantly redefining who we are and who we can be. Her signature floral compositions follow the movement, form and eloquence of Maria Clara, capturing its timelessness, its quiet intensity, and the enduring flourish of its beauty. As she composes this symphony of roots, the pieces interweave destinies of those who hear its call. The artist, Aileen Lanuza (b. 1981), studied Fine Arts, majoring in Visual Communication, at the University of the Philippines Diliman. In 2008, she had her first one-woman show. Since then, she has made the rounds of different countries around Asia and North America to showcase her works. Her style has consistently focused on women and the female experience; from realistic Filipinianas and pop art homages, to impressionistic self-portraits and enigmatic figures, she invites her audience to contemplate on the emotion and context of her subjects. Depicting both tenderness and strength in one picture is what makes Lanuza one of the most sought-after Filipino contemporary artists today. Source: www.philstar.com/lifestyle/arts-and-culture/2023/09/03/2288798/visual-artist-draws-inspiration-mindanao-weaves-solo-exhibit |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-mindanao-signs-an-agreement-with-upaa-davao-board-to-start-the-rehabilitation-of-the-masjid-located-inside-the-campus/ | UP Mindanao signs an agreement with UPAA Davao board to start the rehabilitation of the Masjid located inside the campus – UP Alumni Website | UP Mindanao signs an agreement with UPAA Davao board to start the rehabilitation of the Masjid located inside the campus September 5, 2023 UP Mindanao signed an agreement with University of the Philippines Alumni Association Davao (UPAAD) board to start the rehabilitation of the Masjid located inside the campus. This initiative aims to promote its use by members of the UP Mindanao Association of Muslim Students (UPMAMS) and other Muslim constituents. Chancellor Lyre Anni Murao signed the agreement with UPAAD President Pedro “Bogs” Quitain III. The signing was witnessed by UPMAMS head Sittie Asia Marohom of BS Anthropology 2023 and UPAAD Vice-President Bai Ashrafia Aymee Biruar-Mitmug. UPAAD directors Dr. Khalil Guinomla, Ana Gualberto, UPAAD chairperson Napoleon Concepcion, and Assistant secretary Rene Estremera also witnessed the event. Marie Glenn Sorila, Krishna Balaga, and Brian Good attended through Zoom. Source: UP Mindanao Facebook Photos from Bogs Quitain Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/engr-rodolfo-rod-n-ferrer-ee-58/ | Engr. Rodolfo ‘Rod’ N. Ferrer (EE ’58) – UP Alumni Website | Engr. Rodolfo ‘Rod’ N. Ferrer (EE ’58) August 16, 2023 With heavy hearts, we gather to pay tribute to a distinguished member, who left behind a legacy of unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions to UP College of Engineering and to our Foundation. He set up RN Ferrer & Associates, a leading design and engineering firm in the field of electrical engineering. Source: UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (UPERDFI) Newsletter |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/national-artist-ryan-cayabyab-leads-2021-upaa-awardees/ | National Artist Ryan Cayabyab leads 2021 UPAA awardees – UP Alumni Website | National Artist Ryan Cayabyab leads 2021 UPAA awardees May 26, 2022 Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc Maestro Ryan Cayabyab, National Artist for Music [2nd from left], receives his UPAA Most Distinguished Alumnus 2021 award from UP Vice President for Public Affairs Elena Pernia [extreme left], UP Alumni Regent and UPAA President Reynaldo Laserna [2nd from right], and UPAA Board Member Romeo Nones [extreme right]. Photo by Jonathan Madrid (UP MPRO). National Artist for Music Raymundo Cipriano “Ryan” Cayabyab was named 2021 Most Distinguished Alumnus by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA). Thirty-three other alumni, one organization, and five families received recognition for lifetime achievement, contribution to their fields, and service and loyalty to the University at a dinner ceremony on May 19, 2022, at the UP Ang Bahay ng Alumni in UP Diliman. Recognized for their lifetime achievements were nurse-educator Phoebe Cabotaje-Andes, Justice Francis Jardeleza, Architect Antonio Turalba, and an agriculturist-academician, Dr. Reynaldo Villareal. Named distinguished alumni were: Henry Rhoel Aguda for banking innovation; Dr. Julie Caguiat for community development; Dr. Leonora Angeles for community planning; Cecilia Cayosa-Borromeo for corporate governance in banking and finance; Engr. Jose Maria Ochave for corporate governance in the pharmaceutical industry; Dr. Edgardo Manguiat for music; and Florencio Louis Antonio Quintos for theater. The next batch of distinguished alumni awardees includes Dr. Eligia Clemente for educational innovation; Engr. Ramon Allado for engineering and construction management; Engr. Raymund Arnold Albert for entrepreneurship and employment creation; Prof. Herman Mendoza for environmental conservation and sustainable development; Atty. Generoso Calonge and Atty. Jaime Victor Ledda for foreign service; Ramon Eleuterio Alikpala for water governance; and Santa Rosa, Laguna Mayor Arlene Arcillas and Andrea Domingo for good governance. The large hall in Ang Bahay ng Alumni comes alive once again as the UPAA honors this year’s jubilarians and crop of Distinguished Alumni awardees. Photo by Jonathan Madrid (UP MPRO). The third batch consisted of Dr. Rodrigo Angelo Ong and Evelyn Calica-Mayuga for humanitarian services; Dr. Herbert Gaisano for medical health research; Dr. Abraham Rasul, Jr. for overseas health professional empowerment; Dr. Manuel Vallesteros for public health promotion; Sen. Pilar Juliana Cayetano for public service; Atty. Roberto Rafael Lucila for legal empowerment and development; and Eleanor Guerrero-Campbell for public service for the welfare of Filipino migrants and urban planning and innovation. Mia Joy Oallares-Cawed is the awardee for legal development and empowerment in protecting women and children; Prof. Reynaldo Libunao Garcia for molecular biology; Dr. Armand Salvador Mijares for archaeology Engr. Francisco Arellano, for water conservation and sustainable development. Ethel Rubio of UPAA-Greater Los Angeles and the UPAA in America Inc. are UPAA awardees for Distinguished Service. The Uson-Noel family is the four-generation UPAA awardee. The Cariño, Papasin-Tapang, Pineda-Romero, and Turalba families are recognized for producing three unbroken generations of UP alumni. UP President Danilo Concepcion gives a virtual toast in honor of the UPAA Distinguished Alumni awardees. Photo by Jonathan Madrid (UP MPRO). The UPAA awards are traditionally held in conjunction with the organization’s annual general alumni homecoming. This year’s jubilarians were Batches ’96, ’81, ’71, and ’61. Because of the pandemic, their presentations were videotaped. The first face-to-face awarding ceremony during the COVID-19 pandemic was also an opportunity to hand over the trophies and plaques to the 2020 UPAA awardees, the UP health front-liners represented by the UP constituent university chancellors. The UPAA decided to give an unprecedented collective award, the UPAA Most Distinguished Alumni Award, for their service in the face of the global pandemic. UP President Danilo Concepcion, who hosted the event, sent a video message to the awardees. “This recognition from the UP Alumni Association is distinct. Your Alma Mater and your fellow alumni honor you for bringing pride and glory to UP and embodying the Tatak UP to the fullest,” he said. Concepcion described the awardees as “heroes” and “exemplars.” “Our people, especially our UP students, need to see more demonstrations of the values to help them navigate this ‘new normal,” he pointed out. Cayabyab described the award as “very special,” coming from the University where he lived since birth, the son of a College of Music faculty member and opera singer, studied from elementary to college, and taught for two decades. “Malaki ang responsibilidad ng isang alumnus ng UP. . . . Hindi po natatapos ang paglilingkod nating mga isko at iska sa bayan. Ang alam ko, titigil lamang ang paglikha ko ng musika kapag ako’y patay na,” Cayabyab stressed. He made a point about UP alumni knowing how to sort through the mass information, lies, and errors online. Source: https://up.edu.ph/national-artist-ryan-cayabyab-leads-2021-upaa-awardees/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/narrative-biodata-alicia-p-magos-phd/ | Narrative Biodata: Alicia P. Magos, PhD – UP Alumni Website | Narrative Biodata: Alicia P. Magos, PhD November 7, 2022 Narrative Biodata Alicia P. Magos, PhD Professor Emeritus, UP Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo Dr. Magos is a sociocultural anthropologist by profession and has spent almost 40 years of her life as a government employee, most of which as a researcher, professor, and extension worker at the University of the Philippines Visayas in Iloilo. She also served as Director of the Center for West Visayan Studies (CWVS) for seven years and greatly helped in the CWVS mission as a Research Center and as a repository of West Visayan cultural knowledge, making it perhaps one of the richest depositories of Visayan culture in the country. She continuously served as head of the Kapatagan Committee (formerly Balud Committee) of the NCCA for nine years before it assumed its present name (Central Visayan Committee) with Dr. Felipe de Leon, Jr. as one of the Sub Commissioners, who later became Chairman. She was a volunteer of NCCA at the time when Schools for Living Tradition (SLT) became a flagship project of the agency. She spearheaded the idea of making Brgy. Garangan, located at the border of Tapaz, Capiz, and of Calinog, Iloilo, as the site of the first School of Living Tradition in the Visayas, thus revitalizing epic chanting and their long-forgotten or abandoned needlework called panubok (from “tubok” to slip a needle inside a cloth). It has now become an additional source of livelihood for some families in the hinterlands of Panay. In pioneering the establishment of the first SLT in the Visayas and her advocacy for indigenous culture, she was supported by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). Initially started by the NCCA, the UP Visayas and UP-CIDS (UP Center for Integrative Development Studies) gave full support by funding the translation of the ten epics of Panay into four languages, from the original archaic Kinaray-a (Sinauna or Dinuma-an) to contemporary Kinaray-a, Hiligaynon (Ilonggo), Filipino (Tagalog) and English. Later, with the able support of former UP Staff Regent Hon. Anna Razel Limoso-Ramirez (field and research associate) embarked on the difficult and tedious task of reproducing the Panay Suguidanon translated into Contemporary Kinaray-a, Filipino, and English for publication. Eight out of ten epics of the Panay Bukidnon had already been launched by the University of the Philippines Diliman Press under the following titles–Tikum Kadlum, Amburukay, Derikaryong Pada, Kalampay and Pahagunong, Balanakon, Sinagnayan, Humadapnon sa Tarangban. The 9th title will be launched anytime this month. Tikum Kadlum won the National Book Award for Poetry for 2015 from the National Development Board and the Manila Critique’s Circle. The main chanter of the epics collected by Dr. Magos, Federico Caballero (Tuohan or “Credible One”), won as GAMABA Awardee (2000) upon the nomination of Dr. Magos and her team from UP Visayas. This time around, Dr. Magos, with support from the UPV Indigenous Peoples Center, is working on the grant of two Ati twins from Panay to be recognized as the Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan Awardees for 2022. Dr. Magos researches mostly topics on the indigenous culture of Panay, for which she won the Best Research Study for SEAMEO (Southeast Asian Ministries Education Organization) in 1996 among 15 participating countries of Southeast Asia. This was followed by a grant as a Fellow in selected universities in Southeast Asian countries and Canada. Dr. Magos has had numerous publications in reputable journals, books, monographs, and modules here and abroad. She was also one of the 10 Team Leaders who won the First Prize in UNESCO’s Best Research Study, published with the title “Learning from Life” (1994), and was awarded by UNESCO-Paris. Together with her Research Assistants Judith Pabito and Anna Razel Limoso – they produced the book report on Literacy and Numeracy on sites in Iloilo and Negors provinces. Dr. Magos served as a cultural consultant to her home province, Antique, and also as a consultant–researcher (2014-2015) to NCIP Region 6 in documenting customary law and indigenous forest practices of the mountain peoples of Panay. At present, she serves as a consultant to the UPV-DENR Project Panay-Guimaras Project Traditional Knowledge Systems for Cultural Resiliency and Sustainable Development. She had been sought after as a resource person to various agencies and government as well as private institutions on topics such as indigenous or traditional culture and oral literature. She is a respected consultant in various UP Visayas projects in areas of Panay Culture and Indigenous Knowledge. She has continuing engagements with DepEd for IP Education and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)Region VI and VII in strengthening the indigeneity of the mountain peoples of Panay (Halawodnon, Pan-ayanon, Akeanon, and the Iraynon of Antique). Among her awards is the 1999 Outstanding Teacher of the Philippines by Metrobank Foundation, the 2003 Most Distinguished Alumna of the UP Visayas, and the 1995 University of the Philippines Outstanding Alumni in the field of Anthropology. She was also bestowed Kampeon ng Wika by the Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino in 2014. She was also given the Gawad Paz Marquez Benitez by the Unyon ng Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL) for her Anthropological Research, Teaching, and Work on the Panay Bukidnon and her bringing to the world the Epics of Panay. But among the recognition and awards that she received, Dr. Magos is most ascribed as the person who initiated the recognition of the Panay Bukidnon culture, which had given platform and empowerment for this indigenous people. (UPV-CWVS-IPRC) Source: University of the Philippines Visayas Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-jocelyn-m-lusanea-tababa-bs-in-zoology-1978-cum-laude-doctor-of-medicine-1982/ | Dr. Jocelyn M. Lusanea-Tababa (BS in Zoology 1978 cum laude; Doctor of Medicine 1982) – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Jocelyn M. Lusanea-Tababa (BS in Zoology 1978 cum laude; Doctor of Medicine 1982) June 9, 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/upd-is-top-performing-school-in-may-2023-chem-engineers-board/ | UP Diliman is top-performing school in May 2023 Chemical Engineers Board Exam – UP Alumni Website | UP Diliman is top-performing school in May 2023 Chemical Engineers Board Exam May 26, 2023 Anna Regidor – Diliman Information Office UP Diliman (UPD) is the top performing school in the May 2023 Chemical Engineers Licensure Examination, ranking first among the six higher education institutions in the list of top-performing schools. UPD had a 96.67-percent passing rate. The DChE building. Photo by Jerald DJ. Caranza To qualify as a top-performing school, the institution must have fielded 10 or more examinees and have at least an 80-percent passing rate. Of the 29 passers from the Department of Chemical Engineering (DChE) of the UPD College of Engineering, three managed to enter the top 10. They are John Vincent Yu, who ranked second place with an 89.10-percent rating; Ian Jason Ebio (3rd, 88.40%); and Jean Roven Gentolea (10th, 85.10%). According to the Professional Regulation Commission, 472 of 801 takers passed the examination administered in the National Capital Region, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, and Rosales. Source: https://upd.edu.ph/upd-is-top-performing-school-in-may-2023-chem-engineers-board |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-partners-with-upaa-san-francisco-to-launch-alumni-mentoring-program-for-students/ | UP partners with UPAA San Francisco to launch alumni mentoring program for students – UP Alumni Website | UP partners with UPAA San Francisco to launch alumni mentoring program for students November 9, 2023 The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Francisco (UPAASF), in partnership with the UP System Office of Student Development Services, is set to launch an online mentoring program for students currently enrolled at UP Diliman. This first-ever mentoring program matches mentors based in the San Francisco Bay Area with UP college students in the Philippines. These volunteer mentors are experts in their professional fields of interest with long years of experience in their chosen careers. The initial set of mentors for the pilot program that will be launched on November 8, 2023, include: Jim Cortes, a retired UN Advisor; Sonia Delen, senior vice president of Bank of America-Global Leasing; Rosario “Chato” Calderon, SCORE-SF co-chair; Lety Quizon, a graduate school professor of Marketing and Communications in the US and a nonprofit marketing expert; Simeon Y. Godinez, Salesforce Software Development manager; Eric Golangco, Construction and Civil engineer; Mica Viray, Workforce Analytics manager; and Zigfred Viray, Senior Software Applications engineer. Once paired, mentors and their UP student mentees will participate in dynamic design thinking sessions. The program will help mentees carve out personalized career paths, evaluate and leverage career opportunities, and develop and commit to an action plan to support their career goals. They will use digital platforms to foster vibrant interaction and information exchange, creating a welcoming environment for mentoring and goal achievement. The UPAASF Mentoring Program is one of the innovative programs of its Education Committee and was created to provide guidance to UP mentees as they navigate their careers, explore new career paths, and find options to further their education and training. For more information on this program, please visit upaasf.org or contact the UP OSDS at [email protected] or 89818500, extension 8779. Source: https://up.edu.ph/up-partners-with-upaa-san-francisco-to-launch-alumni-mentoring-program-for-students |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/conrado-p-medina/ | Mr. Conrado P. Medina (BS Agriculture; MM in Development Management 1997) – UP Alumni Website | Mr. Conrado P. Medina (BS Agriculture; MM in Development Management 1997) September 27, 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/dr-nicomedes-d-briones/ | Dr. Nicomedes D. Briones (BSAgriculture 1973; MS Agricultural Economics 1977) – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Nicomedes D. Briones (BSAgriculture 1973; MS Agricultural Economics 1977) September 27, 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/prof-leo-antonio-c-abaya-1960-2021/ | Prof. Leo Antonio C. Abaya (1960-2021) – UP Alumni Website | Prof. Leo Antonio C. Abaya (1960-2021) May 27, 2021 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear faculty, colleague, mentor, friend and fellow artist Prof. Leo Antonio C. Abaya who served fruitful years teaching promising young artists, sharing his heart and mind with us in the most precious way he can. Source: UP Diliman FB page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-mindanao-department-of-food-science-and-chemistry-food-science-faculty/ | UP Mindanao Department of Food Science and Chemistry (Food Science Faculty) – UP Alumni Website | UP Mindanao Department of Food Science and Chemistry (Food Science Faculty) November 15, 2022 HIRING | The Department of Food Science and Chemistry invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the area of Food Science. Qualifications: 1. At least MS in Food Science and Technology or a related field from a reputable institution 2. Demonstrated ability to conduct research in the area of specialization; with a publication record 3. Teaching and/or industry experience 4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 📌 Application deadline: December 7, 2022 📌 Target start date: February 1, 2023 Source: University of the Philippines Mindanao Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/2020-2021-upaa-awards-nomination-guidelines-and-forms/ | 2020-2021 UPAA Awards Nomination Guidelines and Forms – UP Alumni Website | 2020-2021 UPAA Awards Nomination Guidelines and Forms April 30, 2021 In view of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic protocols, compounded by the rise of reportedly even more infectious variants of the virus, the UPAA Board of Directors has decided to indefinitely postpone the 2021 UP General Alumni Homecoming (scheduled in August) – just like the 2020 Homecoming deferred last year. Due to this latest development, the UPAA Board has also decided to integrate into just one batch the prospective 2020 and 2021 UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awardees and honor them together in a single awarding ceremony. As this will afford the UPAA more time to conduct the selection process, we are pleased to advise you that the UPAA Secretariat will now continue to accept nominations from UPAA chapters and UP alumni until June 30, 2021. Thank you. We wish you continuing safety and good health. Very truly yours, REYNALDO C. LASERNA President and Alumni Regent 2020-2021 UPAA Awards Propectus |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/severino-joey-p-reyes-iii-1956-2022/ | Severino “Joey” P. Reyes, III (1956-2022) – UP Alumni Website | Severino “Joey” P. Reyes, III (1956-2022) May 26, 2022 Our deepest sympathies to the family of Severino “Joey Reyess III who passed away on May 22, 2022. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-visayas-office-of-continuing-education-and-pahinungod-university-extension-specialist-ii/ | UP Visayas Office of Continuing Education and Pahinungod (University Extension Specialist II) – UP Alumni Website | UP Visayas Office of Continuing Education and Pahinungod (University Extension Specialist II) November 7, 2022 NOTICE OF VACANCY: *Office/Unit/College: Office of Continuing Education and Pahinungod *Position Title: *Plantilla Item No.: UPSB-UEXSP2-63-1998 *Salary/Job/Pay Grade: SG-18 *Monthly Salary: 45,203.00 *Deadline: 17 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/assistant-professor-florenda-s-gabriel-1969-2023/ | Assistant Professor Florenda S. Gabriel (1969-2023) – UP Alumni Website | Assistant Professor Florenda S. Gabriel (1969-2023) August 16, 2023 Photo from UP DHEE Facebook [𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙩 𝙋𝙖𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙢, 𝙈𝙖’𝙖𝙢 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙧 🤍] With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Assistant Professor Florenda S. Gabriel, on August 14, 2023. She dedicated 29 fruitful years to the University, starting from 1994 when she was appointed to the College of Home Economics. She also served as the College Secretary for 6 years, from 2013 to 2019. Ma’am Flor/Ma’am Gabs will always be remembered for her soothing voice, contagious laughter, genuine concern to her students, staff, and colleagues, and wisdom. If you have pictures and stories of her, please share them here to honor her memory. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. We will update this post soon for the final schedule of the viewing of Ma’am Flor’s remains. Source: UP Diliman Department of Home Economics Education Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/exchange-program-with-university-of-the-philippines-pays-dividends/ | Exchange program with University of the Philippines pays dividends – UP Alumni Website | Exchange program with University of the Philippines pays dividends September 6, 2023 Four graduate students from the Philippines received their doctoral hoods during the Henry M. Rowan College’s Commencement ceremony in May, part of the college’s record-high number of Ph.D. graduates this spring. Their accomplishments in biomedical, civil, mechanical and chemical engineering can be traced back to a successful student exchange program established in 2015 between the college and the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), a noted leader in engineering education. Initiated by Isabelita “Lita” Marcelo Abele, CEO and president of U.S. Lumber in Woodbury Heights and a Rowan University trustee from 2012 through 2021, the five-year program provided students and faculty at both schools with an opportunity to study, research and work at the other. Abele, a native of the Philippines, built connections between Rowan administrators and the Philippine Consulate in New York City. Consul General Mario Lopez DeLeon and Consul Deputy General Zaldy Patron arranged visits for Rowan leaders to the Philippines and for UPD administrators to Rowan. “They were very interested in what we are accomplishing at Rowan, including work in biomedical engineering, water resources, disaster response and environmental engineering,” said Provost Tony Lowman, who was dean of the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering at the time. Michael Laurio (center) received his Ph.D. in chemical engineering in 2021 through a partnership with the University of the Philippines Los Baños. He currently is working in the Phillippines. Each university agreed to send two students a year to the other. Faculty exchanges followed. The initiative exceeded expectations and created a pipeline of graduate students even outside the original exchange program, Lowman noted. “It’s truly gratifying to witness the flow of ideas and research between our two universities,” Lowman said. “We’re looking forward to expanding such programming in the future.” Abele’s personal connections created a warm and welcoming community for Rowan’s Filipino students, whether or not they are part of the exchange program. This spring, Abele was there to witness the newest engineering graduates receive their doctoral hoods. “I’m doing this as my legacy,” said Abele, a former teacher who left the Philippines to work in domestic service before marrying and becoming a successful business owner. “I am their mother here. They are like my children.” Paolo Rommel Sanchez, a faculty member at UPD, received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering. He focused his research on precision agriculture through robotics, with plans to teach agricultural and biosystems engineering in UPD’s machinery division. “The program was very open for me to take the courses I needed for my dissertation,” Sanchez noted. “Rowan was very helpful and the policies are open enough that it allowed me to take programs from other disciplines.” Kirstene Gultian Giddings came to the United States in 2018 to earn her Ph.D. in biomedical engineering. A senior scientist at GSK (formerly known as GlaxoSmithKline), she supports a team that creates drugs to treat HIV and renal disease. At Rowan, she found opportunities to volunteer, research and become part of a community led by a woman she fondly calls “Tita Lita” (or “Aunt Lita”). “Tita Lita helped me transition to the U.S.,” Giddings said. “(She) helped me buy my first calculator and my books … that brought me far.” Jasmine Vasquez, who teaches classes in the Experiential Engineering Education Department, received her Ph.D. in materials science and engineering after working with Joseph Stanzione, Ph.D., director of the Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Institute. The University of the Philippines sent Ariel Aragoncillo to Rowan for his Ph.D. in civil engineering. He focused his research on recycled concrete aggregates. Of Abele, Aragoncillo said, “she’s really our ‘Tita.’ I’m very thankful.” Source: https://today.rowan.edu/news/2023/09/exchange-program-with-university-of-the-philippines-pays-dividends.html |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/beyond-einstein-pinay-physicist-investigates-exotic-subatomic-particles/ | Beyond Einstein: Pinay physicist investigates exotic subatomic particles – UP Alumni Website | Beyond Einstein: Pinay physicist investigates exotic subatomic particles September 5, 2023 Building on Albert Einstein’s work, a Filipina physicist and an international team of researchers recently discovered that a special class of subatomic particles can be described using concepts from the famous scientist’s Theory of Relativity. UPD-CS NIP associate professor Dr. Gennevieve Macam and her colleagues are working to understand the behavior of a relatively new subatomic particle called a Weyl fermion. (Photo credit: Dr. Gennevieve Macam) UP Diliman College of Science National Institute of Physics (UPD-CS NIP) associate professor Dr. Gennevieve Macam and her colleagues were investigating Weyl fermions, exotic subatomic particles that are similar to electrons but have no mass. They found that the behavior of these particles can be understood by adapting Einstein’s ideas on causality. Causality refers to how one event can directly lead to another event in a cause-and-effect relationship. Einstein took this idea further when he realized that nothing can travel faster than light. This led to the concept of “light cones,” which represent all the possible paths that light—or any signal moving at the speed of light—can take from a given event in space and time. Anything inside the light cone of an event could potentially be influenced by that event, while anything outside the light cone cannot be affected by it due to the limitation imposed by the speed of light. The outer boundary of this cone is called the “event horizon.” Dr. Macam collaborated with Prof. Guoqing Chang of Nanyang Technological University and his team. They found that these concepts, which normally apply to space and time, could also be used to describe the behavior of Weyl fermions in terms of energy and momentum. “Our work shows how Einstein’s equations can be adapted to describe quantum materials,” Dr. Macam said. “This paves the way to a better understanding of how the strange quantum world and our everyday reality are intertwined.” Weyl fermions were first theorized by German physicist Hermann Weyl in 1929 but their existence was only proven almost a century later, in 2015. Due to their charged but massless nature, Weyl fermions may have future applications in electronics and computers. References: Chiu, WC., Chang, G., Macam, G. et al. Causal structure of interacting Weyl fermions in condensed matter systems. Nat Commun 14, 2228 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-37931-w For interview requests and other media inquiries, please contact: UPD-CS Science Communications ([email protected]) |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/uplb-grad-tops-april-2022-electrical-engineer-board-exam/ | UPLB grad tops April 2022 electrical engineer board exam – UP Alumni Website | UPLB grad tops April 2022 electrical engineer board exam May 6, 2022 The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Thursday that 3,029 out of 5,567 examinees passed the electrical engineer licensure examination given last April. Rob Christian Magdayo Caduyac of University of the Philippines Los Baños received the highest rating at 91.70 percent. Bienvenido Barrameda To Jr. of Malayan Colleges Laguna placed second (90.05 percent) while Jasper Biboso Gementiza of Northwest Samar State University in Calbayog was third (89.55). A total of 1,717 out of 3,712 examinees, meanwhile, passed the master electrician licensure examination. Rodriner Casugbo Billones of Capiz State University Main Campus topped the exams with a rating of 93 percent. View the roll of successful examinees for the electical engineer and master electrician licensure examinations here. Meanwhile, a total of 55 passed the technical evaluation for the upgrading as professional electrical engineers. Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/05/22/uplb-grad-tops-april-2022-electrical-engineer-board-exam |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/ms-rae-bernadette-ianna-m-lapitan-bs-development-communication-2012/ | Ms. Rae Bernadette Ianna M. Lapitan (BS Development Communication 2012) – UP Alumni Website | Ms. Rae Bernadette Ianna M. Lapitan (BS Development Communication 2012) September 27, 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/keithlyn-joy-b-lorenzo-reyes-bs-in-human-ecology-10/ | Ms. Keithlyn Joy B. Lorenzo-Reyes (BS in Human Ecology ’10) – UP Alumni Website | Ms. Keithlyn Joy B. Lorenzo-Reyes (BS in Human Ecology ’10) September 26, 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/3-up-campuses-join-clamor-to-surface-missing-activists/ | 3 UP campuses join clamor to surface missing activists – UP Alumni Website | 3 UP campuses join clamor to surface missing activists May 26, 2023 By: Jethro Bryan Andrada, Justine Rhys Lawrence Martirez – @inquirerdotnet BAGUIO CITY – Three campuses of the University of the Philippines (UP) joined the growing clamor for the safe return of missing indigenous peoples’ rights activists Dexter Capuyan and Gene Roz Jamil “Bazoo” de Jesus, who went missing on April 28 in Taytay, Rizal. Capuyan, 56, and De Jesus, 27, both former students of UP Baguio, were allegedly abducted by men who introduced themselves as operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), according to witnesses. But CIDG had previously denied any involvement in the incident. “We urge all government and concerned agencies, specifically those that have already been approached by the families of Bazoo and Dexter, to exhaust all means and resources to fully address their disappearance,” UP Baguio said in a statement on Wednesday. De Jesus graduated cum laude when he earned his communication degree in 2016, while Capuyan was a former editor in chief of Outcrop, UP Baguio’s official student publication. Human rights advocates believe that the two are in government custody, noting that the police and military accused Capuyan of being a ranking officer of the Chadli Molintas Command of the New People’s Army operating in the Ilocos and Cordillera regions and having a P1.85-million bounty on his head. In separate statements on Tuesday, UP Cebu and UP Visayas likened the disappearance of Capuyan and De Jesus to the abduction of activists and UP Cebu alumni Dyan Gumanao and Armand Dayoha in Cebu City in January. Gumanao and Dayoha were later found after their captors abandoned them in Carmen, Cebu. “A society is never truly free if its activists and critics are subjected to constant harassment and must fear for their safety,” the statement from UP Visayas read. ‘Pattern of injustice’ “We call on our partners from all relevant agencies of government to help end this pattern of injustice…,” it added. UP Cebu Chancellor Leo Malagar described the pattern of harassment of activists as “unsettling.” “Enforced disappearances achieve nothing more than the erosion of the fabric of a democratic society. Silencing critics doesn’t support the aims of mainstream society; it only weakens our democracy,” Malagar said in a statement. Since Capuyan and De Jesus’ disappearance, a series of protests in Baguio and in the Philippine National Police Headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City, on May 15 were staged by their families and supporters to demand their release. A prayer vigil and a solidarity gathering were also held at UP Baguio on Tuesday. At the UP Baguio vigil, De Jesus’ mother, Mercedita, said: “Losing a child is not a joke. So, I hope the people who abducted them feel the lament of a mother and a child, that is Gabrielle (Capuyan’s daughter).” Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1774667/3-up-campuses-join-clamor-to-surface-missing-activists |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/nonelon-lara/ | Nonelon, Jr. L. Lara (BS in Accountancy 2017) – UP Alumni Website | Nonelon, Jr. L. Lara (BS in Accountancy 2017) June 9, 2023 From UPV OAR Facebook Our sympathies to the family of Nonelon L. Lara, Jr. (BSA 2017, UPV). Source: UPV Office of Alumni Relations Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upv-cfos-graduates-top-october-2023-fisheries-professionals-board-exams/ | UPV-CFOS graduates top October 2023 Fisheries Professionals Board Exams – UP Alumni Website | UPV-CFOS graduates top October 2023 Fisheries Professionals Board Exams November 9, 2023 Eight graduates of UP Visayas College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (UPV-CFOS) were among the top 10 passers of the October 2023 Licensure Exam for Fisheries Professionals. UPV-CFOS registered a 97.67% passing rate with 42 successful examinees out of 43. Among the highest-ranking passers from UPV-CFOS are the following: RANK 2 (86.75%) Allen Patrick Rodriguez Araneta Klynne Clarise Manliguez Kuizon Riza Mae Tagupa Guyapale RANK 4 (85.75%) Reyland Alilaen Aligroso RANK 5 (85.50%) Carl Bryle Mosura Rosal Gylle Ann Marie Lamson Moquera RANK 8 (84.75%) Hannah Raiza Molina Grantoza RANK 10 (84.25%) Chris John Paniza Dinaga The Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) Board of Fisheries conducted the licensure exams on October 25-26, 2023 in testing centers nationwide. PRC announced that 33. 71% or only 716 out of 2,124 examinees passed the board exams. Source: College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, UP Visayas Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/eulogio-jr-v-cardona-bs-agriculture-1974-master-of-management-1983/ | Eulogio, Jr. V. Cardona (BS Agriculture 1974; Master of Management 1983) – UP Alumni Website | Eulogio, Jr. V. Cardona (BS Agriculture 1974; Master of Management 1983) November 10, 2023 Let’s offer a prayer for our departed alumnus. May he rest in peace. If you have heard or read about any fellow UPLB alumnus/alumna who passed away, please inform us through https://alum.uplb.edu.ph/submit-obituary Source: UPLB Office of Alumni Relations Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-mindanao-information-technology-office-senior-systems-administrator/ | UP Mindanao Information Technology Office (Senior Systems Administrator) – UP Alumni Website | UP Mindanao Information Technology Office (Senior Systems Administrator) November 15, 2022 HIRING | The UP Mindanao Information Technology Office extends hiring for Senior Systems Administrator. Applicants may submit until November 30, 2022. Further details in photos posted. Source: University of the Philippines Mindanao Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/call-for-donation-pgh-donation-drive/ | Call for Donation: PGH Donation Drive – UP Alumni Website | Call for Donation: PGH Donation Drive May 20, 2021 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-professor-first-filipino-to-complete-international-course-on-the-conservation-of-modern-heritage-at-the-getty-conservation-institute/ | UP Professor first Filipino to complete international course on the Conservation of Modern Heritage at the Getty Conservation Institute – UP Alumni Website | UP Professor first Filipino to complete international course on the Conservation of Modern Heritage at the Getty Conservation Institute September 6, 2023 Photo from UPCA Facebook Congratulations to Prof. Gerard Lico, PhD for being the first Filipino to complete the International Course on the Conservation of Modern Heritage at the Getty Conservation Institute in Los Angeles, California, held from May to August of 2023. The course was participated by 26 professionals and scholars, chosen from more than 80 applicants from all over the world. It covers a broad range of contemporary issues that professionals face in the conservation of modern heritage, from theoretical and methodological issues to the technical aspects of materials conservation. Your UP CA family is proud of you! Source: UP Diliman College of Architecture Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-arnold-v-hallare/ | Dr. Arnold V. Hallare – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Arnold V. Hallare May 1, 2021 It is with great sorrow that we announce that our beloved Director, Dr. Arnold V. Hallare, has joined our creator yesterday, April 30, 2021. Dr. Hallare served as the Director of the National Graduate Office for the Health Sciences for seven years. As the director, he initiated several projects that developed and improved UP Manila’s graduate programs. He was a tireless and dependable NGOHS Director who had great visions for the university, and a generous and understanding leader to his staff. The NGOHS Family will be forever grateful to you, Sir H. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace. Amen. Source: National Graduate Office for the Health Sciences FB page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-visayas-cfos-ifpt-full-time-faculty-member/ | UP Visayas College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences – Institute of Fish Processing Technology (One (1) Full-time Faculty Member) – UP Alumni Website | UP Visayas College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences – Institute of Fish Processing Technology (One (1) Full-time Faculty Member) November 7, 2022 NOTICE OF HIRING The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences – Institute of Fish Processing Technology (CFOS-IFPT) is in need of one full-time faculty member. Deadline of submission is on 30 November 2022. Source: University of the Philippines Visayas Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dost-pcieerd-executive-director-dr-enrico-paringit-poses-challenge-to-ngse-graduates/ | DOST PCIEERD Executive Director Dr. Enrico Paringit Poses Challenge to NGSE Graduates – UP Alumni Website | DOST PCIEERD Executive Director Dr. Enrico Paringit Poses Challenge to NGSE Graduates August 16, 2023 The UP College of Engineering National Graduate School for Engineering held its Recognition Rites on July 27, 2023, at the Bahay ng Alumni, Quezon City. The guest speaker was UPERDFI Trustee Dr. Enrico “Eric” Paringit, BS Geodetic Engineering (1997) and MS Remote Sensing (1999). He finished his D.Eng degree at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. He was a key scientist in DOST Project NOAH and the DOST DREAM LIDAR Project. He admonished the MS and Ph.D. graduates to transform the country by undertaking research and development work. He reminded them to forge collaborations with partners in other disciplines so that holistic solutions may be germinated, and then thrive in a changing society. He cited that NGSE graduates should be creators of innovation that impact society. The NGSE Class of 2023 is composed of 10 PhDs and 100 MS graduates. Alfonso Labao, a Ph.D. in Computer Science graduate, was the Class Standard Bearer and was gifted with the UPERDI Golden Anniversary Book. He will join the DCS faculty team. Source: In the Loop August 2023 Issue (UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc. Newsletter) |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/yvonne-marie-policarpio-1961-2022/ | Yvonne Marie Policarpio (1961-2022) – UP Alumni Website | Yvonne Marie Policarpio (1961-2022) May 26, 2022 Our deepest sympathies to the family of Yvonne Marie Policarpio who passed away on April 6, 2022. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/palace-confers-the-order-of-national-scientist-on-dr-carmencita-padilla/ | Palace confers the Order of National Scientist on Dr. Carmencita Padilla – UP Alumni Website | Palace confers the Order of National Scientist on Dr. Carmencita Padilla September 5, 2023 Erlyn Pareja BICUTAN, TAGUIG CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. conferred the Order of National Scientist on Dr. Carmencita D. Padilla, cited for her pioneering work as a world-renowned clinical geneticist, on newborn screening in the Philippines, and for the establishment of the Philippine Genome Center (PCG). The ceremony was held on August 31, 2023, at the Malacañang Palace. The Order of National Scientist Award (Orden ng Gawad ng Pambansang Alagad ng Agham) is the highest national recognition given to a man or woman of science in the Philippines administered by the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines, and conferred by the President of the Philippines upon recommendation of the Academy. Executive Order No. 236 dated September 19, 2003, otherwise known as the Honors Code of the Philippines, emphasizes the exceptional prestige of the Order by placing it fourth in the order of precedence and equal in rank with the Order of National Artist. At present, there are only ten living National Scientists (NS). Photo credits to Presidential Communications Office Dr. Carmencita D. Padilla is recognized for her significant contribution to the field of clinical genetics in the Philippines. Her notable studies were conducted on the prevalence and cost-benefits analysis of a national program for newborn screening to prevent mental retardation and death from certain congenital disorders detectable at birth. This research provided the basis for the enactment of Republic Act No. 9288 or the Newborn Screening Act of 2004. To date, newborn screening is being implemented in 7,400+ health facilities in the Philippines and has saved babies from mental retardation and death. To complement the Newborn Screening Act of 2004 (RA 9288), Dr. Padilla has lobbied for another law, the Republic Act No. 10747 or the Rare Disease Act of 2016. She has assisted the Department of Health (DOH) in preparing the Integrated Road Map for Rare Diseases for 2022-2026. In the field of genomics, her most recent contribution is the setting up of the Philippine Genome Center (PGC). It was established as a multidisciplinary institution that will combine basic and applied research for the development of health diagnostics, therapeutics, DNA forensics, preventive products, and the improvement of crop varieties in the country. As the Executive Director of PGC, from 2011 to 2016, Dr. Padilla led the critical growth phases of the institution where it has played a major role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Padilla led the establishment of various medical and laboratory facilities such as Genetic Laboratories at the National Institute of Health (NIH); Cytogenetics Laboratory originally at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in 1991 and was moved to NIH in 1997; Newborn Screening center (1997); Molecular Genetics Laboratory (2001); Biochemistry Laboratory (2001); MicroArray Laboratory (2010); and the Hemoglobinopathy Laboratory (2014). These laboratories cater to patients of the PGH and from other hospitals in the country. Dr. Padilla obtained her B.S. Pre-medicine, cum laude, at the University of the Philippines Diliman (1976); her degree for Doctor of Medicine, outstanding graduate, at the University of the Philippines Manila (1981); her Fellowship in Clinical Genetics at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Sydney, Australia (1990); and her M.A. in Health Policy Studies at the College of Public Health, UP Manila (2005). Dr. Carmencita D. Padilla is the current Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Manila and a member of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) since 2008 as an Academician under the Health Sciences Division. The recommendation of Dr. Padilla to be conferred the Order of National Scientist was voted by the Academy during its meeting in May 2022. As an internationally recognized leader in the field of genetics, her achievements have brought honor and recognition not only to the Philippine scientific community but to the whole nation as well. Overall, Dr. Padilla is the 43rd National Scientist, 10th from UP Manila, and 3rd UP Manila chancellor who became national scientist. She is the first National Scientist with expertise in the field of medical genetics and the only living female National Scientist in the health sciences. Source: www.upm.edu.ph/cpt_news/palace-confers-the-order-of-national-scientist-to-dr-carmencita-d-padilla |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/juana-j-alvarado-cimatu/ | Ms. Juana J. Alvarado-Cimatu (BS Home Technology 1958; Master of Home Economics 1981) – UP Alumni Website | Ms. Juana J. Alvarado-Cimatu (BS Home Technology 1958; Master of Home Economics 1981) September 26, 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/bdo-capital-head-named-alpha-southeast-asias-1st-filipino-achievement-awardee/ | BDO Capital head named Alpha Southeast Asia’s 1st Filipino Achievement Awardee – UP Alumni Website | BDO Capital head named Alpha Southeast Asia’s 1st Filipino Achievement Awardee May 6, 2022 Eduardo Francisco. MANILA, Philippines — Alpha Southeast Asia recently honored Eduardo Francisco, president of BDO Capital & Investment Corp., with the Achievement Award for Contribution to Local Capital Market during its 15th Annual Best Deal & Solution Awards 2021. Francisco is the first Filipino recipient and only the third awardee in 15 years. He succeeds Dato’ Lee Kok Kwan, former deputy CEO of CIMB Group, and Seohan Soo, former CEO of AmInvestment Bank BHD. “The awards outcome this year is especially momentous, considering the challenging operating environment for corporate, commercial and investment banks—as well as financial media companies,” said Alpha Southeast Asia. The Hong Kong-based financial publication cited the investment banker’s noteworthy career that has already spanned for decades. Under Francisco’s leadership, BDO Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of BDO Unibank, has proven itself an industry trailblazer. During the 10-year period between the Asian financial crisis in 1998 and the global credit crisis in 2008, BDO Capital helped raised a total of $22 billion in equity offerings and debt issues for both government and private institutions. Later on, BDO Capital helped raised $180 billion for Philippine-based issuers and borrowers. Alpha Southeast Asia also noted the bank’s excellence in public, private, and sovereign-led deals. BDO Capital has marked key milestones of leading companies including the IPOs of Monde Nissin, SM Investment Corp, Aboitiz Power, Alliance Global, Vista Land, and Synergy Grip & Development, as well as most of the corporate bond offerings of the leading listed companies in the country, and the bond issuance of SMC Global Power, Manila North Tollways and South Luzon Tollways. Francisco played a pivotal role in introducing the first Retail Treasury bond (RTB) in the Philippines. Today, Filipinos can invest in RTBs for as low as $100 or P5,000. Since the launch of RTBs about 20 years ago, there have been over 23 issuances. RTBs can now also be accessed through an online platform for investors’ convenience. Francisco also had an active role in establishing REITs in the Philippines against a background of tax and regulatory issues. Today, there are at least five REITs offerings in the country amid the pandemic. He also led the first dollar preferred share listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) for Del Monte and was involved in most of the perpetual preferred offerings in the country. The BDO leader holds a MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of the Philippines. Outside of BDO, he helps the PSE, the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP), and the Philippine Dealing & Exchange (PDEX) with their product launches and rule changes from time to time. Francisco is a recipient of the Financial Management Excellence from the University of the Philippines and the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the UP College of Business Administration. He was honored by BizNewsAsia as one of the Nation Builders and was an Asia Leaders Awards’ Mentor of the Year finalist. Source: https://www.philstar.com/business/2022/05/06/2178986/bdo-capital-head-named-alpha-southeast-asias-1st-filipino-achievement-awardee |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-tops-social-work-board-exams/ | UP Tops Social Work Board Exams – UP Alumni Website | UP Tops Social Work Board Exams September 28, 2023 Graduates from the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD) have again led the successful examinees of the Social Worker Licensure Examination administered by the Board for Social Workers this September 2023. Patricia Marie Regalado Imperial topped the examination with an 88.60% rating. Other UP CSWCD graduates who join Imperial in the top ten are the following: Quennie Anne Cabalfin Umadhay (Top 2 with 87.20%) and Maria Theresa Dacanay Lucas (Top 4 with 86.60%). UPD has consistently maintained its 100% passing rate in the Social Worker Licensure Examination. Congratulations to all who passed the Social Work Licensure Exam! Your CSWCD Family is very proud of you all! Source: https://cswcd.upd.edu.ph/up-tops-social-work-board-exams-3/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-lina-b-diaz-de-rivera-1939-2023/ | Dr. Lina B. Diaz de Rivera (1939-2023) – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Lina B. Diaz de Rivera (1939-2023) May 29, 2023 Dr. Lina B. Diaz de Rivera (September 25, 1939-May 25, 2023) It is in great sadness that the College of Education announces the passing of Dr. Lina B. Diaz de Rivera (September 25, 1939-May 25, 2023). We remember Ma’am Lina as a well-loved professor, mentor, and colleague. Rest in peace, Ma’am Lina! Source: UP College of Education Facebook |
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