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https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-tops-cpa-licensure-exam-performance/ | UP tops CPA licensure exam performance – UP Alumni Website | UP tops CPA licensure exam performance June 8, 2023 Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo The UP Cesar EA Virata School of Business in UP Diliman, Quezon City. Photo from the Virata School of Business on Facebook. The University of the Philippines (UP) emerged as the top performing school in the Board of Accountancy’s May 2023 Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountants (CPA). This was announced by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on May 30, when it released the official results. Out of the 59 exam takers from UP, 55 passed—a passing percentage of 93.22. The top performing school, as determined by the PRC, must have a minimum passing percentage of 80 with at least 50 examinees. In the previous CPA licensure exam held in October 2022, UP had a passing percentage of 88.24. It did not, however, meet the required number of examinees as it only had a total of 34 exam takers, 30 of whom passed. UP Diliman’s Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business offers the five-year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accountancy program, which accepts anywhere from 60 to 90 students each academic year. Source: https://up.edu.ph/up-tops-cpa-licensure-exam-performance/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-scientists-novel-tech-empowers-rural-fisherfolk/ | UP scientist’s novel tech empowers rural fisherfolk – UP Alumni Website | UP scientist’s novel tech empowers rural fisherfolk November 9, 2023 Dr. Yñiguez holds a SensPak tube, developed by UP scientists, off the coast of Bolinao in June 2021. Once lowered in the water, such devices can help scientists and fisherfolk monitor the health of the marine environment almost in real time. (Photo credit: UPD-CS MSI DOST HABHazard Program) Innovative data-driven technologies are empowering Filipino coastal communities by enabling them to make better informed decisions on when and how to utilize marine resources. An advocate of sustainable fishing practices, Dr. Aletta Concepcion T. Yñiguez of the UP Diliman College of Science’s Marine Science Institute (UPD-CS MSI) has been working closely with small-scale fishers and government agencies to help rural fisherfolk with technologies developed by UP scientists. Yñiguez and her fellow MSI researchers created ARAICoBeH (A Rapid Assessment Instrument for Coastal Benthic Habitats), an inexpensive tool for taking underwater photos of endangered areas such as coral reefs without needing to dive. She also spearheaded HABhub (Harmful Algal Bloom Hub), an online platform that facilitates the detection and reporting of algal blooms, which could threaten both the lives and livelihoods of affected fisherfolk. HABhub also provides robust early-warning systems that would allow for more proactive mitigation and enhanced understanding of these phenomena. These and other innovations and insights from Dr. Yñiguez were the focus of a recent iStories webinar, hosted by the UPD-CS. “To ensure the sustainable utilization and management of ocean resources, it is critical that observational, monitoring and decision-support tools are in place to provide concrete, science-based information and management. But the technologies, tools and capacity for these are sorely lacking,” Dr. Yñiguez said at the event. “Our present efforts help bridge this gap through interdisciplinary collaborations to develop cost-effective sensors that automate ocean observation, building ocean data repositories and models for understanding, forecasting and decision-support,” she added. For her work, Dr. Yñiguez was bestowed The Outstanding Women in Nation’s Service (TOWNS) award in 2022. Given by the TOWNS Foundation, Inc., the prestigious award honors Filipinas 21 to 45 years old who have contributed greatly to Philippine society in their chosen fields. iStories is a series of monthly innovation-themed talks, storytelling, and activities featuring local and international scientists. The initiative aims to ignite the creativity and inventiveness of young scientists not just from UPD-CS but from other institutes inside and outside UP. For inquiries about iStories, please message [email protected] For interview requests and other media concerns, please contact [email protected] |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-visayas-cm-scores-95-24-in-the-cpa-licensure-exam-graduate-in-7th-place/ | UP Visayas CM scores 95.24% in the CPA Licensure Exam, graduate in 7th place – UP Alumni Website | UP Visayas CM scores 95.24% in the CPA Licensure Exam, graduate in 7th place October 11, 2023 Prof. Kim Rommel Panaguiton The College of Management, University of the Philippine Visayas, has once again affirmed its commitment to excellence as it registered a 95.24% overall passing percentage in the recently concluded Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountants (LECPA). The LECPA was administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2023, across various testing centers throughout the country. The PRC announced that a total of 8,734 took the examination, while only 2,740 made it to the cut, recording a national passing percentage of 31.37%. The LECPA comprises six subjects: Auditing, Management Advisory Services, Taxation, Regulatory Framework for Business Transactions, Financial Accounting and Reporting, and Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting. The results were released within four working days from the conclusion of the exam. Ms. Kate Wenjie V. Basoy, a BS in Accountancy graduate (cum laude, Class of 2023), placed 7th in the exam with a rating of 89%. The College of Management carries a good track record in the LECPA, producing three board topnotchers over the last five years. This year, a total of 40 examinees from the College passed the examination. Data from the PRC reveals that the LECPA remains one of the toughest licensure examinations in terms of passing percentage, with a national average of only about 22% over the past five years. (With data from the Professional Regulation Commission) Photos from University of the Philippines Visayas Facebook Source: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/news/cm-scores-95-24-in-the-cpa-licensure-exam-graduate-in-7th-place |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/milagros-jorda-tubelleja-bs-home-technology-1955-ms-family-resource-management-1977/ | Milagros E. Jorda-Tubelleja (BS Home Technology 1955; MS Family Resource Management 1977) – UP Alumni Website | Milagros E. Jorda-Tubelleja (BS Home Technology 1955; MS Family Resource Management 1977) November 10, 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/tatagup-donation-drive/ | #TatagUP Donation Drive – UP Alumni Website | #TatagUP Donation Drive May 20, 2021 Greetings of Solidarity! The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of many UP Diliman (UPD) students and their families. It has been over a year since the pandemic began, and yet the number of COVID-19 cases still continues to rise. Many UPD students are in dire need of assistance due to the heavy economic blows of COVID-19 on top of the already-difficult pandemic situation. Students’ families encounter problems such as inability to work amid the pandemic, job layoffs, home confinement prompting adjustments in balancing household resources, and unexpected expenses for medication and hospital bills. Furthermore, many UPD students continue to bear the added costs of remote learning, and the mental health toll of the crisis has necessitated medication and therapy for many. While the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (OVCSA) and the Office of Scholarships and Grants (OSG) continue to dispense the university’s student financial assistance programs, guidelines for disbursement governing eligibility and coverage remain in place, and emergency funds for immediate relief due to exceptional circumstances are unavailable. In light of the current situation, the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs launched the #TatagUP donation drive to provide financial assistance for UP Diliman students and families directly affected by COVID-19. We would like to request for your assistance in reaching out to the different alumni associations in your database. Below are links to the publicity materials we released online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/124008274455334/posts/1648910135298466/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/COw3EJPhKNb/?utm_medium=copy_link Twitter: https://twitter.com/updilimanovcsa/status/1389122759481982981?s=21 Thank you very much! |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/judge-rene-s-hortillo-mmpm99/ | Judge Rene S. Hortillo, MMPM’99 – UP Alumni Website | Judge Rene S. Hortillo, MMPM’99 May 3, 2021 Our condolences to the family of retired Judge Rene S. Hortillo, MMPM’99, UPV. He passed away April 13, 2021 at the age of 75. Source: UPV OAR Fb page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/this-is-my-championship-former-up-star-kathy-bersola-becomes-doctor/ | ‘This is my championship’: Former UP star Kathy Bersola becomes doctor – UP Alumni Website | ‘This is my championship’: Former UP star Kathy Bersola becomes doctor November 14, 2022 Kathy Bersola. Photo from Kathy Bersola’s Instagram MANILA, Philippines — Call her Dr. Kathy Bersola from now on as the former University of the Philippines middle blocker passed the physician licensure exam. Bersola bared on her social media accounts that she is officially an M.D., which she considers her “championship and holy grail.” “This is my championship. My holy grail. For years, all I’ve longed for has been winning it all in one of the big leagues at least once before I stopped playing. It became an obsession and it was mostly the reason why I pushed myself to play pro volleyball throughout medical school,” said Bersola. “I felt like that was the one elusive thing I had yet to achieve before hanging it up. The individual awards didn’t matter, the podium finishes short of gold were never enough. But, this? This makes up for all of it. This is my championship,” she added. Bersola last played for the Perlas Spikers in the Premier Volleyball League in 2019 before she decided to beg off from playing in last year’s bubble in Ilocos Norte to focus on her medical studies. The middle blocker-turned-doctor credited her achievement to her “team” which supported her throughout her journey. “I’m proud to share it with everyone who journeyed with me through this long, difficult road. This is our win, a true team effort. l’ve said this a thousand times, but it will always ring true. I wouldn’t have been able to get here without my team, my village,” Bersola said. “This is my purpose. I’ll keep my promise. Q Finally #LicensedToHeal,” she added. Bersola joined Shakey’s Super League president Ian Laurel, AJ Pareja, and Mika Esperanza among others as volleyball players turned doctors. Source: https://sports.inquirer.net/485208/this-is-my-championship-former-up-star-kathy-bersola-becomes-doctor |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/visual-artist-regina-reyes-confronts-dreams-and-realities-on-exhibit-notes-on-surrender/ | Visual Artist Regina Reyes Confronts Dreams And Realities On Exhibit “Notes on Surrender” – UP Alumni Website | Visual Artist Regina Reyes Confronts Dreams And Realities On Exhibit “Notes on Surrender” November 7, 2022 by Bea Marice Regina Reyes opens her first exhibition after her big move to the southernmost of Mindanao. At the height of the pandemic, visual artist Regina Reyes made the huge decision of relocating to the city of General Santos in Mindanao. Now, she opens her first art exhibition entitled Notes on Surrender after her move. Keep reading to find out more. Previously based in Manila, visual artist and writer Regina Reyes dabbles in mixed media art and traditional paintings alongside her exploration of creative writing. She graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting. The 29-year-old artist is no stranger to art exhibitions as she has been doing them since 2013, including her solos “Temporal Dwellings” and “No One’s Rushing on a Sunday” in 2021. Most of her works are inspired by personal experiences transformed into universal meanings. Reyes’ “Notes on Surrender” is her first exhibition after her move to General Santos City and features a collection of mix media collages, paintings, and drawings curated by Liv Vinluan—serving as visual footnotes on the idea of confronting the two sides of dreams and realities and finding balance in between. The exhibition held its grand opening in Galerie Stephanie last November 3 and will be open to the public until November 17. “This show is an entire conversation with myself on what it is like to surrender—not in the form of defeat, but doing so in a state of grace.” — Regina Reyes View this post on Instagram A post shared by GALERIE STEPHANIE (@galeriestephanie) Visit the exhibition in Galerie Stephanie located at the 4F East Wing of Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong, from 10 AM to 9 PM. Connect with Regina Reyes on Instagram. Source: https://www.lofficielph.com/culture/visual-artist-regina-reyes-confronts-dreams-and-realities-on-exhibit-notes-on-sur |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upd-gets-8th-straight-100-passing-in-licensure-exam-for-mining-engineers/ | UPD gets 8th straight 100% passing in licensure exam for mining engineers – UP Alumni Website | UPD gets 8th straight 100% passing in licensure exam for mining engineers September 7, 2023 Anna Regidor – Diliman Information Office Every examinee fielded by the Department of Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering (DMMME) of the UP Diliman (UPD) College of Engineering (COE) for the August 2023 Mining Engineers Licensure Examination passed, making it the eighth straight year that UPD has attained a 100% passing rate in said exam. The DMMME building. Photo by Jefferson Villacruz, UPDIO While no one landed in top 10, the University has been posting a 100% passing rate since 2016. The last to occupy first place among the passers was John Martin Cirio in 2022. UPD also ranked first among the three top-performing schools, the only one of them to have a 100% passing rate. An institution must have fielded five or more examinees and gained at least an 80% passing rate to qualify as a top-performing school. According to the Professional Regulation Commission, 242 of 351 examinees passed the examination that was held in the National Capital Region, Baguio, Butuan, Cebu, Davao, and Legazpi. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-diliman-tops-the-chemical-engineer-licensure-examination-with-a-100-passing-rate/ | UP Diliman tops the Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination with a 100% passing rate! – UP Alumni Website | UP Diliman tops the Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination with a 100% passing rate! May 25, 2022 UP Diliman tops the Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination with a 100% passing rate! Mabuhay ang mga bagong inhenyero ng bayan! Taas noong tumindig at paglingkuran natin ang ating bayan! Padayon! |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/paj-fetes-2023-upaa-awardees/ | PAJ fetes 2023 UPAA Awardees – UP Alumni Website | PAJ fetes 2023 UPAA Awardees September 5, 2023 Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo UP President Angelo A. Jimenez (rightmost) leads the toast to the 2023 UP Alumni Association awardees (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) “To the best of the best of this University, our alumni, for representing our highest ideals and aspirations, for being true alumni of UP and sons and daughters of the Filipino nation which UP has dedicated to support and promote, cheers!” This was UP President Angelo A. Jimenez’ toast to the 2023 UP Alumni Association (UPAA) awardees during the dinner he hosted in their honor at Ang Bahay ng Alumni on August 16. The social event is usually held days before the actual awarding ceremony. This year, the ceremony was scheduled on August 19. Leading the 38 individual awardees were Most Distinguished Alumna, former Philippine Vice President Maria Leonor Gerona Robredo, and Most Distinguished Alumnus, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan. Four were recognized with UPAA Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Awards: National Scientist Lourdes J. Cruz, Dr. Nathaniel A. Einsiedel, Dr. Gisela Padilla Concepcion, and Engr. Rene Santiago. Twenty-nine were given the UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awards in various fields and disciplines, and three were recipients of the UPAA Presidential Awards. Ten families received the UPAA Multigenerational UP Alumni Family Awards—one with four generations of alumni and three with three generations of alumni. UP Epsilon Chi Fraternity Alumni, Inc. was cited with the UPAA Distinguished Service Award for an Alumni Chapter. 2023 UPAA Most Distinguished Alumna, former Philippine Vice President Maria Leoner Gerona Robredo talks about the “sense of home” that UP alumni feel when they meet other alumni, when they cheer for the UP Fighting Maroons, or when they gather in celebratory events such as the one hosted by the UP President. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) “We may have different stories about our college experience and yet we are bound by a shared feeling—that sense of home when we talk about UP. This goes beyond every alumni homecoming or every other chance that we get to come back to our UP campus, wherever that may be in the country,” Robredo said in her message, which she had requested to deliver earlier than scheduled because she had to catch the bus to Naga in time for the commemoration of her husband’s death anniversary. Her husband was former Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo, who died in a plane crash on August 18, 2012. “What I have learned from this esteemed institution has greatly contributed to my professional formation as a public servant. . . I will forever be grateful to the University for molding me.”—2023 UPAA Most Distinguished Alumnus, National Economic Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) Balisacan, on the other hand, said that he was “very fortunate” because UP gave him the “space, time, and resources, and privilege to pursue his academic interests freely.” He also encouraged his fellow awardees to “continue striving towards our ultimate vision for the nation, continue striving to attain that excellence with honor, and continue being active participants in our country’s development journey.” UP President Angelo A. Jimenez delivers a brief address before toasting to the awardees. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) “Have we fulfilled our promise as the best and the brightest?” Jimenez posed this question in his speech, saying that UP has lasted more than a hundred years and yet “we find our society still faced with so many challenges.” This prompted him and his team to envision UP as “a national university dedicated to producing good citizens and leaders, and engaged in knowledge co-creation towards a just, equitable, and prosperous society.” His emphasis on the production of good citizens is a dramatic shift from expected visions of UP as a great university or as a regional and global center of excellence. UPAA President and Alumni Regent Robert Lester F. Aranton starts the short program with his opening remarks. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) The list of the 2023 UPAA awardees in the dinner program can be found below. Source: https://up.edu.ph/paj-fetes-2023-upaa-awardees/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/bsp-deputy-governor-mamerto-tangonan-encourages-upcoe-class-of-2023/ | BSP Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan Encourages UPCOE Class of 2023 – UP Alumni Website | BSP Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan Encourages UPCOE Class of 2023 August 16, 2023 UPERDFI Executive Director Tito Aliga (right) hands over our Golden Anniversary Book to BSP Deputy Governor and UPERDFI Mamerto Tangonan. They are joined by UPCOE Dean Maria Antonia Tanchuling. The UP College of Engineering held the Recognition Rites on August 1, 2023 at the Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City. The guest speaker was UPERDFI Member Mamerto “Mert” E. Tangonan from the BS Civil Engineering Class of 1984. Mert is the Deputy Governor of the Payments and Currency Management Sector of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. He greeted the thousands of young engineers from the Class of 2023, 2022, and 2021, together with their proud parents and grandparents. He encouraged the graduates to pursue their dreams, working as entrepreneurs or in companies in their fields. They will experience bumps along the way, but their UP education should enable them to overcome these and succeed. He made a special request, that the graduates explore working with public-sector agencies, as these need bright minds to move things forward. He plugged that the BSP is a great place to do great work, as it is at the forefront of innovations in the digital payments space. UPCOE Class of 2023 comprises of 876 graduates from the twelve Bachelor of Science degree programs of the College of Engineering. This is a gifted class, with 503 (67%) finishing with honors. There are 174 cum laude, 303 magna cum laude, and 106 summa cum laude. The Class Valedictorian (graduate with the highest GWA, 1.027), is Caelan Joseph Consing, a Mechanical Engineering major. UPERDFI gifted him with our Golden Anniversary Book. Source: In the Loop August 2023 Issue (UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc. Newsletter) |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-mitzi-v-tijana-pollisco/ | Dr. Mitzi V. Tijana-Pollisco (BS Forestry 1982; MS Forestry 1991; PhD in Forestry 2005) – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Mitzi V. Tijana-Pollisco (BS Forestry 1982; MS Forestry 1991; PhD in Forestry 2005) 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/university-research-associate-i-up-visayas-institute-of-marine-fisheries-and-oceanology-cfos/ | University Research Associate I (UP Visayas Institute of Marine Fisheries and Oceanology, CFOS) – UP Alumni Website | University Research Associate I (UP Visayas Institute of Marine Fisheries and Oceanology, CFOS) May 11, 2022 NOTICE OF VACANCY: * Office/Unit/College: Institute of Marine Fisheries and Oceanology, CFOS * Position Title: University Research Associate I * Plantilla Item No.: UPSB-UNIRA1-249-1998 * Salary/Job/Pay Grade: SG-12 * Monthly Salary: 27,608.00 * Deadline: 27 May 2022 For more details: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/employment/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-tacloban-college-congratulates-its-alumni-who-excelled-in-the-sept-oct-2023-licensure-examination-for-certified-public-accountants-lecpa/ | UP Tacloban College congratulates its alumni who excelled in the Sept-Oct 2023 Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountants (LECPA) – UP Alumni Website | UP Tacloban College congratulates its alumni who excelled in the Sept-Oct 2023 Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountants (LECPA) October 11, 2023 The University of the Philippines Tacloban College proudly congratulates the 15 remarkable individuals who have excelled in the Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountants (LECPA) Sept-Oct 2023. Heartfelt congratulations to our Topnotchers: No. 1: Allaine B. Collamar, CPA No. 7: Aira Nicole A. Sabornido, CPA A resounding applause also goes to our accomplished passers: Roxelle Joy O. Abaloyan, CPA Cruxzelle V. Bajo, CPA Angela Milvie N. Bucu, CPA Alfonso B. Busa Jr., CPA Princess Nicole M. Chua, CPA John Paulo N. Gabica, CPA Kobe S. Maestre, CPA Ma. Jessa Mae A. Nuevas, CPA Nicole Kyla Marie S. Ricaplaza, CPA Deniel Jeffrey I. Tajo, CPA April Rose A. Tisado, CPA Maebyl U. Turija, CPA Elizabeth L. Zamora, CPA With an overall passing rate of 75%, these graduates exemplify the unwavering commitment to academic excellence that defines UP Tacloban College. Your dedication has brought honor not only to yourselves but to the entire UP community. The university community takes immense pride in your accomplishments, and we look forward to witnessing your continued success! Padayon, CPAs para sa Bayan! Source: UP Tacloban College – Division of Management Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/prof-nancy-b-florendo-1962-2023/ | Prof. Nancy B. Florendo (1962-2023) – UP Alumni Website | Prof. Nancy B. Florendo (1962-2023) September 29, 2023 On behalf of the UP Baguio community, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Prof. Nancy Florendo. Prof. Florendo’s teaching tenure spanned over 36 years, dating back when UPB was still UP College Baguio in 1986. Her admirable dedication to her field and role as a counselor for many students have left a lasting impact on us all. She will be greatly missed by the academic community. Source: University of the Philippines Baguio Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/frances-gay-marie-h-beldia-ba-broadcast-communication-2001-upv/ | Frances Gay Marie H. Beldia (BA Broadcast Communication 2001, UPV) – UP Alumni Website | Frances Gay Marie H. Beldia (BA Broadcast Communication 2001, UPV) May 29, 2023 We send our sympathies to the family of Frances Gay Marie H. Beldia (BA Broadcast Communication 2001, UPV). She passed on May 19, 2023. Source: UPV Office of Alumni Relations Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-alumna-receives-2023-uae-health-foundation-prize/ | UP alumna receives 2023 UAE Health Foundation Prize – UP Alumni Website | UP alumna receives 2023 UAE Health Foundation Prize June 8, 2023 Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta Pictured here from left: Hon Chris Fearn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health of Malta and WHA76 President; Dr Maria Asuncion Silvestre from the Philippines; WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus; Dr Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for Public Health Sector, Ministry of Health and Prevention of the United Arab Emirates. © WHO / Pierre Albouy An alumna of the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Medicine, Dr. Maria Asuncion Silvestre, was awarded the 2023 United Arab Emirates Health Foundation Prize during the 76th World Health Assembly for her advocacy work in promoting exclusive breastfeeding and improving the health of mothers and newborns. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Silvestre is a renowned clinician and researcher, a passionate advocate for exclusive breastfeeding, and the founder of a nongovernmental organization Kalusugan ng Mag-Ina, Inc. (KMI). She designed a pioneering protocol called Essential Intrapartum and Newborn Care, consisting of a simple set of choreographed actions for health workers attending a mother during delivery and her newborn immediately after birth and during the first week of the child’s life. This affordable Essential Intrapartum and Newborn Care Protocol helps to bridge the health equity gap. “Non-separated, the mother/newborn pair is our first food system. We should protect it as passionately and as furiously as we protect our agricultural lands, coral reefs, and rainforests,” Silvestre said during the awarding ceremony, as reported by the WHO. “We sought to ‘re-choreograph’ actions in the first minutes to hours after birth, eliminating unnecessary actions, so we formulated a time-bound sequence of steps. Many health facilities in my country and elsewhere implemented the Protocol and reaped the benefits. Evidence shows that receiving at least one of the four core steps was protective; the more elements of essential care received, the more newborn survival improved. Breastfeeding saves lives,” she added. In collaboration with the Philippine government and 17 other countries of the WHO Western Pacific Region, Dr. Silvestre scaled up the “First Embrace” campaign for Early Essential Newborn Care, a set of simple WHO-recommended and cost-effective interventions. Her work has helped save lives at national level and beyond, earning her the 2023 UAE Health Foundation Prize. The UAE Health Foundation Prize According to the UAE Health Foundation Prize’s Guidelines, the prize is given to a person or persons, an institution or institutions, or an NGO or NGOs that have accomplished notable advances in the health field according to the global strategy for achieving health for all by the year 2000. “The aim of the UAE Health Foundation Prize is to motivate health workers, including scientists, researchers, workers and specialists,” said Dr. Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector, when presenting the prize to Dr. Silvestre on behalf of the UAE Health Foundation, “in order to make further achievements that benefit health in its various sectors and to contribute with the UN system in general and the WHO in particular to the implementation of projects and programmes that strengthen health for all around the world and address health challenges globally.” The UAE Health Foundation Award was given during the 76th World Health Assembly, which was held in Geneva, Switzerland last 21-30 May, with this year’s theme being “WHO at 75: Saving lives, driving health for all.” A graduate of both UPLB and UP Manila Dr. Silvestre earned her BS in Zoology degree, magna cum laude, in 1978 from the College of Arts and Sciences of UP Los Baños, and her Doctor of Medicine degree from the College of Medicine in UP Manila in 1982. After completing advanced studies in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan and Wayne State University, she became a faculty member of the UP College of Medicine and the UP Philippine General Hospital. She advocated for breastfeeding as a core component of pediatric education, and authored a chapter on infant and young child feeding in the textbook Fundamentals of Pediatrics. Aside from founding the KMI, Dr. Silvestre chairs the Early Essential Newborn Care Independent Review Group (IRG) of the WHO Western Pacific Region Office (WHO WPRO), and co-directs the I-CATCH community-based program for Unang Yakap and Breastfeeding with support of the American Academy of Pediatrics in Dulag municipality, Leyte. With reports from the UP Office of Alumni Relations. Source: https://up.edu.ph/up-alumna-receives-2023-uae-health-foundation-prize/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/gerardo-c-payumojr-bs-in-sugar-technology-1979/ | Gerardo C. Payumo Jr. (BS in Sugar Technology 1979) – UP Alumni Website | Gerardo C. Payumo Jr. (BS in Sugar Technology 1979) October 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/mr-walfrido-p-novero-bs-agriculture-1951/ | Mr. Walfrido P. Novero (BS Agriculture 1951) – UP Alumni Website | Mr. Walfrido P. Novero (BS Agriculture 1951) October 13, 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-priscelina-patajo-legasto-a-pillar-of-comparative-literature-postcolonial-studies-and-open-distance-education/ | Dr. Priscelina Patajo Legasto: A Pillar of Comparative Literature, Postcolonial Studies and Open & Distance Education – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Priscelina Patajo Legasto: A Pillar of Comparative Literature, Postcolonial Studies and Open & Distance Education November 10, 2023 Photo from Jose Wendell Capili I FB Dr. Priscelina Patajo Legasto, teacher, writer, critic, and retired University of the Philippines (UP) Professor of English and Comparative Literature, passed on 8 November 2023. She was 72. Legasto descended from the Taacas, Mejias, and Patajos of Urdaneta and Tayug, Pangasinan. The late Retired Supreme Court Justice Lino Patajo is her father. Cristeta T. Patajo, her mother, was the founding Principal of The Manila Doctors Hospital School of Nursing (renamed Manila Tytana College). Before her BA, MA, and Ph.D. studies at UP Diliman, Patajo Legasto received her primary and secondary education at St. Mary’s College Of Quezon City. From her early days as Instructor 3 to her distinguished position as Professor 12 at the U.P. College of Arts and Letters (1975-2016), Dr. Patajo Legasto dedicated over four decades to nurturing intellectual curiosity and fostering a deeper understanding of Philippine Studies across various subject areas. Her contributions extended far beyond the classroom, as she was a visiting scholar at Ma-Yi Theatre Company in New York and a visiting professor at Cornell University, the National University of Singapore, Simon Fraser University, the University of California at Berkeley, and the University of California at Los Angeles. Dr. Patajo Legasto’s passion for feminist readings of Philippine literature and theatre was widely recognized, earning her Fulbright research fellowships in 1988, 1989, and 2005. Her scholarly pursuits knew no bounds as she explored the intricacies of minority discourse and street theatre modes of production in her research. A recipient of numerous awards, Dr. Patajo Legasto was celebrated for her unwavering commitment to excellence and service. The Metrobank Outstanding Teacher Award (1998), The Manila Critics Circle National Book Award (1998), the UP Diliman Gawad Chancellor (1995, 1996, 1997, 2010), the Concepcion Dadufalza Award for Distinguished Teaching (2008), the UP Alumni Association (UPAA) Distinguished Alumna Award (2015), the DOST-National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) Achievement Award (2018) and the UMPIL Gawad Balagtas for Literary Criticism (2020) were just a few of the commendations that adorned her illustrious career. Beyond her scholarly achievements, Dr. Patajo Legasto was a source of inspiration and mentorship to those fortunate enough to cross her path. Her nurturing spirit and unwavering dedication to her students made her an exceptional educator and a well-loved figure in academic circles here and overseas. It is strange that despite her accomplishments and contributions, she did not become Professor Emerita. I will always remember her as a true pillar of Comparative Literature, Postcolonial Studies, and Open and Distance Education in the Philippines. Her intellectual legacy will continue to shape the minds of future generations. U.P. Administrative Posts: UP System 1. Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs (May 2002-February 2005) 2. Director, UP System Information Office (May 2002-April 2005) 3, Director, UP Office of Alumni Relations (January 2003-February 2005) UP Open University 1. Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities (1999-2002) 2. Dean, Faculty of Science & Technology (1999-2002) UP Diliman 1. Coordinator, College of Arts and Letters (CAL) Ph.D. Philippine Studies Program (1989-1999) 2. Coordinator, CAL Graduate Studies Program (1989-1999) 3. Coordinator, CAL DECL Comparative Literature Program (2002-2016) 4. Editor, Diliman Review (2005-2016) U.P. Teaching Awards: 1. Gawad Chancellor bilang Natatanging Guro (2010) 2. Gawad Leopoldo Yabes bilang Pinakamagaling na Propesor ng Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura para sa Taong 2000-2001 (26 November 2001) 3, UP Diliman Gawad Chancellor bilang pinakamahusay na Guro, (26 February 1996) 4. UP Open University Plaque of Appreciation to Dr. Priscelina Patajo-Legasto “in recognition of her meritorious contribution as the first Dean of the joint Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities and Faculty of Science and Technology for envisioning and building a community of scholars and teachers, artists and technology specialists across the UP System in support of the UPOU programs; for spearheading the development of courses that apply multimedia technologies; and for her commitment to the professional development of her faculty and staff, (30 April 2002) U.P. Publication & Research Awards: 1. UP Centennial Book Award for Philippine Studies (12 December 2008) 2. UP System Sarsuwela Grant (September – December 2008) 3. UP Diliman Gawad Chancellor bilang Pinakamahusay na Mananaliksik (Humanities, Arts and Architecture, 15 August 1997) 4. UP Diliman Gawad Chancellor, bilang Pinakamahusay na Aklat (15 August 1997) 5. UP Diliman Gawad Chancellor, bilang Pinakamahusay na Mananaliksik (1995) Professorial Chairs 1. Filonila Madamba Tupas Professorial Chair, AY 2008-2009, for “Historiographic Metatheater: The Discourses of Nation, Class, Ethnicity & Gender in Philippine Theater Practices, 1986-2006” 2. UP Foundation Professorial Chair, AY 1996-1997 3. UP Sigma Delta Phi Professorial Chair for the Humanities, AY 1991-1992 & AY 1992-1993. Selected Publications: 1. PHILIPPINE POSTCOLONIAL STUDIES: HAVE WE GONE BEYOND ST. LOUIS?, Edited and introduced by Priscelina Patajo-Legasto. (University of the Philippine Press, 2008) 2. LESSONS 3: Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Teachers Share Stories of Hope, Success & Inspiration. Edited and introduced by Priscelina Patajo-Legasto (Metrobank Foundation. Inc. and Network of Outstanding Teachers and Educators, 2008) 3. PHILIPPINE POST COLONIAL STUDIES: ESSAYS IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE. Edited by Priscelina Patajo-Legasto and Cristina Hidalgo (University of the Philippines Press, 1993, 2004) 4. FILIPINIANA READER: A COMPANION ANTHOLOGY OF FILIPINIANA ONLINE. Edited and Introduced by Priscelina Patajo-Legasto (University of the Philippines Open University,1998) 5. SARSWELANG PANGASINAN. Edited and Introduced by Priscelina Patajo-Legasto. (Ateneo de Manila University Press, 1996) Source: Jose Wendell Capili I Facebook post |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/juleight-kesley-m-wu-bsbamarketing2013/ | Juleight Kesley M. Wu, BSBA(Marketing)2013 – UP Alumni Website | Juleight Kesley M. Wu, BSBA(Marketing)2013 May 3, 2021 Our sympathies to the family and friends of Juleight Kesley M. Wu, BSBA(Marketing) 2013, UPV. She passed away April 21, 2021. Source: UPV OAR Fb page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/3rd-public-service-writing-fellowship/ | 3rd Public Service Writing Fellowship – UP Alumni Website | 3rd Public Service Writing Fellowship May 12, 2021 The UP Padayon Public Service Office is once again cordially inviting you, fellow faculty members, and REPS to submit applications to the 3rd Public Service Writing Fellowship from May 7 until May 31, 2021. The application packet may be downloaded from http://bit.ly/3rdPSWF-App. As a regular program of UP Padayon, the Fellowship is a means to encourage UP faculty and REPS to document their public service initiatives in order to expand the scholarship of public service, especially in face of the challenges of the pandemic. A strong and healthy research culture in public service and extension will help the University fulfill its mandate and bring its services closer to its beneficiaries, institutional partners, and stakeholders. In this regard, successful Fellows will be participating in a virtual Writeshop on July 22-23, 2021 to help develop their public service and extension research. Applications must be endorsed by your unit head, dean or vice chancellor, and the Member of the System Committee on Public Service Monitoring and Reporting for your CU. Please find attached for your perusal the official poster, the Fellowship Guidelines, and the Application Form. For further inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Charles Ramos via email at [email protected] or mobile phone at 0917 5718886. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-school-of-health-and-sciences-leyte-tops-november-2022-midwife-licensure-exam/ | UP School of Health and Sciences-Leyte tops November 2022 Midwife licensure exam – UP Alumni Website | UP School of Health and Sciences-Leyte tops November 2022 Midwife licensure exam November 14, 2022 A graduate from the University of the Philippines School of Health and Sciences – Leyte bested 1,768 who successfully hurdled the October 2022 Midwife Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced. Jonathan Calunsag Gatela Jr. gained a percentage rating of 90.10 while Marielle Luceño Oberio from Iloilo Doctors’ College made it to second place (90.05). The rest of the topnotchers are the following: The top performing school, with 100 percent passing rate, is Cavite State University (Don Severino Agricultural College). — BAP, GMA News Source: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/851059/up-school-of-health-and-sciences-leyte-tops-november-2022-midwife-licensure-exam/story/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/this-filipino-designers-bags-have-made-it-into-the-hands-of-doja-cat-astrid-leung-and-more/ | This Filipino designer’s bags have made it into the hands of Doja Cat, Astrid Leung, and more – UP Alumni Website | This Filipino designer’s bags have made it into the hands of Doja Cat, Astrid Leung, and more September 8, 2023 Andrei Yuvallos – @inquirerdotnet Photos from Neil Felipp’s Instagram What do Doja Cat, the cast of “Crazy Rich Asians,” and Dolly De Leon have in common? They’ve all worn bags and accessories by Filipino designer Neil Felipp. On the surface, the likes of Doja Cat, Dolly De Leon, the cast of the hit movie “Crazy Rich Asians,” and Bella Poarch don’t have much in common. But when you take a closer look—especially at their red carpet looks—you’ll quickly notice a very chic common denominator. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neil Felipp (@neilfelipp) They’ve all worn minaudières by Filipino designer Neil Felipp San Pedro. “Honestly, I thought it was a joke,” San Pedro says about how his Suzy Wong minaudière ended up in the hands of Doja Cat during the 2022 New York Fashion Week. Thinking it was a scam, San Pedro did his due diligence and found that Doja Cat’s stylists were the real deal. He sent over a few of his pieces, and the next thing he knew, his phone was ringing off the hook. Doja Cat walked down one of the most iconic red carpet fashion events with his bright cherry red Suzy Wong minaudière. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neil Felipp (@neilfelipp) Minaudières are a fashion accessory that combines the aesthetics of jewelry and the functionality of a bag in one. It’s a fashion statement, to say the least, and the minaudières of the Cebu-born designer are red carpet mainstays. Prior to his red carpet success and the launch of his eponymous brand in 2010, San Pedro graduated from the University of the Philippines Cebu majoring in industrial design (now product design). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neil Felipp (@neilfelipp) He apprenticed under fellow Cebuano and furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue, whose pieces have found their way into the homes of Hollywood celebrities and literal royalty. “A lot of the things I actually learned was through working with [Cobonpue],” San Pedro says of his three year internship with the furniture designer. “He’s still my mentor and one of my biggest critics today, and I love him for that.” San Pedro’s craft though doesn’t fall solely on his shoulders. He works with a team of local artisans who deal in metalwork, shells, and other materials (who also happen to be some of his childhood friends) that bring his designs off the page and into real life. A crazy, rich story One of the landmark moments in San Pedro’s career so far has been the crazy journey of how his bag landed in the hands of Astrid Leung in the 2018 film “Crazy Rich Asians.” “Kevin Kwan came [to the Philippines] to promote his second book ‘China Rich Girlfriend’ from ‘Crazy Rich Asians.’ During his book tour, one of my clients was carrying one of my minaudières. My friend showed it to him, and all of a sudden, he was so amazed by it. He asked, ‘Who made this?’” The Suzy Wong minaudière made it to Kwan’s Instagram and instantly became a viral sensation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neil Felipp (@neilfelipp) “Everybody started messaging me saying ‘Neil! Kevin Kwan noticed your bag!’ and I’d be honest and say, ‘Who’s Kevin Kwan?” After the whirlwind attention, San Pedro reached out to Kwan through Instagram to thank him for his post. After mutually following each other, conversation flowed between the two creatives and how they approached their art. San Pedro literally entered the world of “Crazy Rich Asians” in the third installment of the series, ‘Rich People Problems,’ where his Suzy Wong minaudière made a special appearance in the book. But something bigger was coming in the form of a screen adaptation. “When the greenlight for the movie came out, he asked ‘Neil would you be open to let us feature your bags in the movie,” Kwan asked San Pedro. And his response was an obvious and resounding yes. Kwan then sent a personal recommendation to the film’s director John M. Chu and costume designer Mary E. Vogt. Within 24 hours, they requested all of his available designs with a promise that they’ll only be used by primary actors. In the end, his designs came out in three scenes and they were all used by one character: the iconic Astrid Leung. “It was so beautiful because the only person I really wanted [to wear my designs] was Astrid,” San Pedro laughs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neil Felipp (@neilfelipp) In one of the most important scenes in the movie (the one where she walks down the aisle at Araminta’s wedding with her grandmother after her huge fight with her scumbag husband), we see Astrid carrying a Siren minaudière. According to San Pedro, it was a full circle moment because one of his more recent designs—The Phoenix minaudière—was inspired by her character. “[Astrid] was actually the inspiration for the Phoenix because of how she presented herself and how she got out of that horrible marriage.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neil Felipp (@neilfelipp) With a growing client list of both local and international celebrities, San Pedro makes the case for Filipino craftsmanship and excellence deserves attention on the global stage. All of it is for a bigger purpose, though. “Everything I do is for the Philippines and Cebu. It’s more than just me as a brand. It’s a gift to be a platform for the craft.” Source: https://usa.inquirer.net/136038/this-filipino-designers-bags-have-made-it-into-the-hands-of-doja-cat-astrid-leung-and-more |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/pcc-chair-arsenio-balisacan-is-marcos-pick-for-next-socioeconomic-planning-chief/ | PCC chair Arsenio Balisacan is Marcos’ pick for next Socioeconomic Planning chief – UP Alumni Website | PCC chair Arsenio Balisacan is Marcos’ pick for next Socioeconomic Planning chief May 24, 2022 Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) Chairman Arsenio Balisacan speaks during an interview at Vertis North Corporate Center in Quezon City on April 10, 2019. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File MANILA (UPDATE) – Presidential frontrunner Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr on Monday said he has nominated Philippine Competition Commission chairperson Arsenio Balisacan to head the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). Marcos said he worked with Balisacan “extensively” when he was still a governor. Balisacan will replace outgoing NEDA director-general and Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua. “I also tapped an old friend, who also was formerly in this position. Arci Balisacan who is our former NEDA and I’ve asked him to return to NEDA,” Marcos said. “We have very similar thinking in that regard, kaya malakas ang loob ko. I know he’s very competent, I know his policies are policies that will be to the betterment of our country,” he added. Balisacan said he has accepted Marcos’ offer. “Upon the invitation of presumptive President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., I have decided to help meet the challenges of the economy as Secretary of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) in this important period of our economic history,” Balisacan said in a statement. Balisacan was a former NEDA director-general and Socioeconomic Planning Secretary from 2012 to 2016. “In returning to a post I have previously held, we rely on experience and judicious reckoning of socioeconomic issues to build stronger foundations for a more robust, more inclusive, and more resilient Philippine economy,” the incumbent PCC chair said. He said he looks forward to working with the economic team and the private sector to bring back the country to its pre-pandemic high-growth trajectory, deliver rapid poverty reduction, and reduce socioeconomic inequality. Balisacan served as Board Chairman of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies and as the first Board Chairperson of the Philippines Statistics Authority and the Public-Private Partnership Center of the Philippines, according to the PCC. He also teaches development economics at the University of the Philippines. Balisacan has a PhD in Economics from the University of Hawaii, MS n Agriculture from the University of the Philippines Los Baños and BS in Agriculture from the Mariano Marcos State University. Marcos asked the public for “a few more days” to announce other nominees that would complete his economic team. Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/05/23/22/pcc-chair-balisacan-is-marcos-pick-for-next-neda-chief |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/vibromaster-inc-accounting-officer/ | VIBROMASTER INC. – One (1) Accounting Officer – UP Alumni Website | VIBROMASTER INC. – One (1) Accounting Officer November 8, 2022 Samer Luzon Integrated Services Inc. is a local manpower outsourcing company based in Subic Bay Freeport Zone servicing local and global business partners in the industry of oilfield services, testing & certification, mining/quarry, manufacturing, and construction. Our client company, Vibromaster Inc., is currently looking for a candidate who is fit for the (1) Accounting Officer position. Selected candidates will be deployed to VIBROMASTER INC., a Filipino corporation organized under the Laws of the Republic of the Philippines and duly registered with the Security and Exchange Commission incorporated on October 20, 2017. The Company is a collaborative concept of Big Goals Corporation and Smart & Plan Construction and Consultants Incorporated. The Company’s business was established primarily to provide high-quality Vibro sand and other aggregates to support local and national infrastructure development. The main cradle to support the idea of the company is to establish a River Quarry Project located within Clark Development Corporation in Angeles, Pampanga. The Company has invested in state-of-the-art plant equipment and machinery imported overseas to ensure the consistent quality of production of the aggregates. Interested applicants may send their CVs to [email protected] |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-aapmaai-turns-over-php200k-donation-to-up-visayas/ | UP-AAPMAAI turns over Php200K donation to UP Visayas – UP Alumni Website | UP-AAPMAAI turns over Php200K donation to UP Visayas September 4, 2023 UP Affirmative Action Program for Mindanao Alumni Association, Inc. (UP-AAPMAAI) turned over its Php200K donation to UP Visayas Chancellor Clement C. Camposano last August 20, 2023 at Diversion21 Hotel, the last day of this year’s Homecoming celebrations. This was in addition to their initial Php1M donation turned over December of 2020. These will be part of their Endowment Scholarship Program to support students from Mindanao. Present during the turnover were UP-AAPMI members and officers headed by, its President, Dr. Cherry P. Añasco, Prof. Celia Parcon, and Dr. Alice Prieto-Carolino, and UPV officials including UPV Office of Alumni Relations Director, Dr. Rey Carlo T. Gonzales. UP-AAPM is a UP System program at UPV implemented in AY 1991-1992 to support UPV students from Mindanao. It ended in AY 1996-1997 when UP Mindanao was established. Now, its alumni wants to continue its legacy. (with sources from UP-AAPMAAI, and Dr. Cherry P. Añasco) Source: UPV Office of Alumni Relations Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/cebus-lone-psychometricians-exam-topnotcher-believe-in-yourself/ | Cebu’s lone psychometricians exam topnotcher: ‘Believe in yourself’ – UP Alumni Website | Cebu’s lone psychometricians exam topnotcher: ‘Believe in yourself’ August 16, 2023 John Sitchon Trisha Amistad from UP-Cebu is the sole Sugbuanon to achieve a position in the top 10 of the 2023 Psychometricians Licensure Examination CEBU, Philippines – Trisha Amistad made her family proud by becoming the only taker of the August 2023 Psychometricians Licensure Examination (PLE) from Cebu to make it to the topnotchers’ list. Amistad, an alumna of the University of the Philippines – Cebu (UPC), was attending a funeral mass for a friend’s relative on the night the PLE results were announced. “At first, I was just looking at our group chat with my classmates and scrolling over the list of the names of the exam passers but then, I checked the list of schools and saw UPC and wondered who got in the top ranks,” Amistad told Rappler in an interview on Thursday, August 10. Lo and behold, the 24-year-old Amistad realized that she was more than just any exam passer and registered psychometrician – she was a topnotcher and the only one from the province of Cebu. Amistad ranked 10th with an 87.20% rating. “I remember being so happy that night and when I got home, my family was so excited for me… My mother called me and told me that she already knew that I was going to excel,” Amistad said. Raised a champ Born in Lapu-Lapu City on January 9, 1999, Amistad’s family saw to it that she was well-supported and loved. Her father, Dino, was an overseas Filipino worker during her younger years, and her mother, Evangeline, was the caretaker of the family. Amistad’s grandparents also took turns watching over her and her siblings who were taught the value of self-belief. “I had this lolo (grandfather) whom I cherished so much, who I looked up to… He would always say that I really understood things and that no matter where I was, I was going to excel,” Amistad said. MOTHER AND DAUGHTER. Trisha Amistad (left) and her mother Evangeline Amistad (right) on the day of her graduation on July 29, 2022 at the University of the Philippines – Cebu. – courtesy of Trisha Amistad The topnotcher recalled moments of sharing her problems with her grandfather, Joel, who would listen patiently and remind her that she was more than capable of anything. The comfort of being listened to helped her go on with her days and achieve more as a student. But Amistad’s drive in the academe, she said, was mainly attributed to the efforts of her mother. “She already saw the potential in us way back in nursery because I guess at that time, we could already read so she wanted to nurture that gift,” Amistad said. As early as age 3, Amistad’s mother invested time and money to provide them with study loads, books, and other learning materials in hopes that it would instill a studious and disciplined mindset in her children. According to the achiever, this paid off in the end and has been helping her even after college. Amistad thanked her mother for everything she has done for them. Perseverance From preparations to the final day, Amistad believed that working hard for one’s dreams matters. “One of the lessons I take to heart is that you just have to believe in yourself, in your capabilities, and if you have that discipline in you, use it and if you don’t have it yet, build it,” the topnotcher said. She said there is “no perfect formula” to pass the exams and that one must find the initiative to seek more knowledge by doing research, attending sessions at review centers, and planning days ahead. “It’s a matter of urgency if you will and sometimes, if you cannot handle heavy subjects, you can do light subjects. I prefer to alternate between light and heavy subjects when studying,” Amistad said. She also emphasized the significance of incorporating opportunities for relaxation and leisure into daily routines. Her preferred avenues for unwinding include engaging in video games, online shopping, and indulging in anime. Holding on Before the exams, Amistad worked as a marketing officer of the Cebu-based hobby convention Otakufest, as a freelance illustrator, and as a human resources specialist for a private company. “Now, my priority is to become a psychometrician of a company,“ Amistad told Rappler. Amistad said she wanted to remind both her fellow exam passers and those who didn’t make it to hold onto the purpose of their dream profession, which is to champion mental health. “Even if you are not in that profession, you can still do that. In your little ways, you can help the community, your friends, even yourself, and I think that’s just as noble and helpful to the community,” Amistad said. – Rappler.com Source: https://www.rappler.com/nation/visayas/cebu-lone-psychometricians-licensure-exam-topnotcher-trisha-amistad-2023/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/prof-ernesto-borromeo-master-of-arts-in-teaching-1968/ | Prof. Ernesto Borromeo (Master of Arts in Teaching 1968) – UP Alumni Website | Prof. Ernesto Borromeo (Master of Arts in Teaching 1968) September 25, 2023 Thank you for your many significant contributions to the Division, Sir Borro! Rest in peace. Source: UPV Division of Physical Sciences and Mathematics Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/3-graduates-share-top-spot-in-civil-engineer-licensure-exam/ | 3 graduates share top spot in Civil Engineer Licensure Exam – UP Alumni Website | 3 graduates share top spot in Civil Engineer Licensure Exam May 13, 2022 THE Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) welcomed the 5,836 new civil engineers who passed the May 2022 Civil Engineer Licensure Examination out of the 13,781 who took it. Three examinees — Arianne Joyce Dameg of the University of the Philippines Diliman, Archigine Labrador of the University of Saint Louis-Tuguegarao, and Jameson Glen Lim of Xavier University — shared the top spot, scoring 93.95 percent. Meanwhile, the top-performing schools for the Civil Engineer Licensure Exam with 50 or more examinees and with at least an 80 percent passing rate were the University of the Philippines Los Baños (95 percent, 76 of 80 examinees passed), University of the Philippines Diliman (94.57 percent, 87 of 92 examinees passed), De La Salle University-Manila (89.47 percent, 119 of 133 examinees passed), University of Santo Tomas (85.94 percent, 165 of 192 examinees passed), University of San Carlos (85.39 percent, 76 of 89 examinees passed), and Ateneo de Davao University (82.93 percent, 68 of 82 examinees passed). The list of successful examinees may be viewed on the PRC website at prc.gov.ph. “The result of examination with respect to one examinee was withheld as per Board Resolution 3 dated May 11, 2022, and one examinee was withheld pending the final determination of his liabilities under the rules and regulations,” the commission noted. poster Results of the examination were released five days after the last day of examination held in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga. The members of the Board of Civil Engineering who gave the licensure examination were Chairman Engr. Praxedes Bernardo, and Members Engr. Pericles Dakay and Engr. Romeo Estañero. PRC reminded successful examinees to register online from June 8 to 19, 13 to 17, and 20 to 21 for the issuance of their Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration. They are also to personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals. According to the commission, the date and venue for the oath taking of new civil engineers will be announced at a later date. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/mr-ulysses-b-alama-1959-2023/ | Mr. Ulysses B. Alama (1959-2023) – UP Alumni Website | Mr. Ulysses B. Alama (1959-2023) October 11, 2023 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mr. Ulysses B. Alama earlier today, October 10, 2023. Known to many as Sir Yuls, he served as the President of the All UP Workers Union Iloilo Chapter from July 25, 2022 to September 15, 2022 and September 16, 2022 to June 27, 2023. He started his employment at UP Visayas on March 16, 1982 as Marine Engineman. He eventually transferred to the Security Service Force (SSF) where he remained until his retirement, which took effect on September 1, 2023. In total, he served the university for 41 years. He is remembered by his colleagues and friends as someone accommodating, friendly, and dedicated. Rest in peace, Sir Yuls! Source: University of the Philippines Visayas Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/mr-joselito-r-madrigal-rotc-79-bs-agriculture-81/ | Mr. Joselito R. Madrigal (ROTC ’79; BS Agriculture ’81) – UP Alumni Website | Mr. Joselito R. Madrigal (ROTC ’79; BS Agriculture ’81) September 29, 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/pinoy-scientist-heads-intl-study-on-dark-quantum-matter/ | Pinoy scientist heads int’l study on dark quantum matter – UP Alumni Website | Pinoy scientist heads int’l study on dark quantum matter June 8, 2023 Filipino physicist Dr. Jayson Cosme from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science National Institute of Physics (UPD-CS NIP) recently led a team of six German researchers in pioneering a way to make a special kind of “dark” matter that can’t be observed using standard laboratory methods. His team’s findings were published in the prestigious international journal, Physical Review Letters. UPD-CS NIP physicist Dr. Jayson Cosme led a team of German researchers in the creation of a dark-state Bose-Einstein condensate. Their groundbreaking work was published in Physical Review Letters. (Photo credit: Dr. Jayson Cosme) Scientists are able to use laser beams to slow down the movement of the atoms in a material, causing its temperature to drop. When the temperature goes down almost to absolute zero, the individual atoms can condense together into a new state of matter with quantum properties that behaves almost like a single giant atom. Renowned physicists Albert Einstein and Satyendra Nath Bose were the first to predict its existence, hence it was named after them and is now called a Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC). BECs can be observed and studied using special cameras. However, Dr. Cosme’s team was able to use lasers to further manipulate them so that they can’t be observed using these standard methods. “By shaking BECs in the right way, we can cause them to become quantum objects that don’t absorb, reflect, nor emit light—hence, ‘dark,’” he explained. The flame-like glow in this experimental setup is from Rubidium-87 atoms that are about to form a Bose-Einstein condensate. (Photo credit: Dr. Andreas Hemmerich) Dr. Cosme expressed pride and gratitude at being given the opportunity to helm an international team composed of some of the foremost researchers in his field. “I’m very honored and thankful to have been the last author on this paper, as my colleagues are all from Germany,” he said. “This has been a very deep cooperation between myself and the group of Prof. Andreas Hemmerich, who studied under Nobel Laureate Theodor W. Haensch; as well as Prof. Ludwig Mathey’s group, which includes my close collaborator, first author Jim Skulte,” he explained. For interview requests and other concerns, please contact [email protected]. Sources: Jim Skulte, Phatthamon Kongkhambut, Sahana Rao, Ludwig Mathey, Hans Keßler, Andreas Hemmerich, and Jayson G. Cosme. Condensate Formation in a Dark State of a Driven Atom-Cavity System. Physical Review Letters. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.130.163603 Press release from UPD-CS Science Communications |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/uplb-claims-four-spots-in-vle-top-ten/ | UPLB claims four spots in VLE top ten – UP Alumni Website | UPLB claims four spots in VLE top ten October 27, 2023 Four new veterinarians from UPLB secured top ranks in the October 2023 Veterinarians Licensure Examination (VLE). These are Diego Antonio Gonzalez Hernandez, who with a rating of 83.42%, landed third in the top ten; Denielle Fuentes Germodo, 81.98%, secured the sixth place; Princess Jamie Aranillo Provido, at 80.78% rating, got the eighth place; and John Kenneth Lee Dudan, 80.70%, landed in the ninth place. UPLB had an overall passing rate of 35.94%, the highest rating among all participating schools. Nationwide, 92 out of 985 takers passed the VLE that was administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The examination was conducted in NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Rosales, Tacloban and Tuguegarao by the Board of Veterinary Medicine in October 2023. (Czerah Jade P. Maycacayan) Source: https://uplb.edu.ph/all-news/uplb-claims-four-spots-in-vle-top-ten/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/kwentongupcat-elicits-nostalgia-as-well-as-test-tips-from-up-community/ | #KwentongUPCAT elicits nostalgia as well as test tips from UP community – UP Alumni Website | #KwentongUPCAT elicits nostalgia as well as test tips from UP community May 29, 2023 Written by KIM G Quilinguing Mongol pencils, drinks and snacks were some of the things that quickly came to mind when alumni, students and staff of the University of the Philippines (UP) were asked to share their memories, under the hashtag #KwentongUPCAT, of the day they took the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT). Launched by the UP Media and Public Relations Office (UP MPRO) on the UP System’s social media accounts on Tiktok, Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, the #KwentongUPCAT videos are a mix of interviews and other contributions from alumni, students, and staff from different constituent units of the University all over the country. Among those who shared their experience in taking the UPCAT were ABS-CBN Meteorologist and a UP alumnus Ariel Rojas, who recalled taking a tricycle from his home to the test venue. “I bought chips since my exam was scheduled in the afternoon. I also brought four newly sharpened Mongol #2 pencils,” he added. Rojas earned his Bachelor of Science in Food Technology and his Master of Science in Meteorology degrees from UP Diliman. @up.edu.ph Ang #KwentongUPCAT sa araw na ito ay mula kay ABS-CBN Meteorologist Ariel Rojas ☄️ Ikaw, may #KwentongUPCAT ka ba? Share mo na yan sa comments sa ibaba para mas ma-excite at ma-inspire ang mga UPCAT takers ngayong taon! #fyp #foryoupage #UniversityofthePhilippines #UPFight ♬ original sound – University of the Philippines – University of the Philippines A television personality, Jervi Li, more famously known as KaladKaren, who has built a following by impersonating journalist and fellow UP alumna Karen Davila, also shared her experience taking the UPCAT. She recalled that it was a rainy day when she left Bulacan to take the test in UP Diliman. She remembered arriving at Melchor Hall drenched, and how the proctor offered her a face towel to dry herself off. “The only thing that I was carrying during that time was a plastic envelope containing ballpens, paper and other requirements,” she said. Li earned her degree in Broadcast Communication, magna cum laude, also from UP Diliman. @up.edu.ph Umula’t bumagyo, ayos lang ☔️ Pakinggan ang #KwentongUPCAT ni KaladKaren at iwasang maging isang basang sisiw sa araw ng #UPCAT2024 🥲 #fyp #foryoupage #UniversityofthePhilippines #UPFight ♬ original sound – University of the Philippines – University of the Philippines For the student, JLO Garferio, who is in his senior year taking up Molecular Biology and Biotechnology in UP Diliman, there was a shortage of pencils at the time he was about to take the UPCAT. Hailing from Pigcawayan, Cotabato, he had to travel to Davao City to take the test in UP Mindanao. “I remember we went around Davao City to look for Mongol pencils. Good thing I was able to find three,” he recalled. @up.edu.ph Magdala ng grocery sa UPCAT? Why not! 🥖 Pakinggan ang tips at #KwentongUPCAT ni JLO, fourth year MBB student pero fresh na fresh pa rin 😌 Ikaw, ano kaya magiging kwento mo sa darating na #UPCAT2024 ngayong June 3-4? #fyp #foryoupage #UniversityofthePhilippines #UPFight ♬ original sound – University of the Philippines – University of the Philippines Aside from the videos, alumni of the University also shared some memories, as well as tips to this year’s test-takers, particularly in the comments sections of the UP System’s social media accounts. On Instagram, an alumna Patricia Tan-Tirados recalled wearing red on the day of her test. And as brain boosters, she brought with her one tablespoon of peanuts, one tablespoon of anchovies, and one small chocolate bar. She also had a lucky coin inside her shoe. “All these were from the advice of my parents. Masunuring bata eh (I was an obedient child),” she added. Tan-Tirados earned her degree in Chemical Engineering from UP Diliman. On Facebook, an ,alumna Ardythe Santos, shared how she and her fellow test-takers were brought to the UP Diliman campus by her neighbor’s dad. They had also missed lunch, as the afternoon session of her test date started at 12:30 PM. “I brought Eng Bee Tin hopia with me. And once we were done (with the test), we bought meals at Jollibee’s drive-thru service so that we could immediately go home,” she added. Santos earned her degree in Nutrition from UP Los Baños. Meanwhile on LinkedIn, an alumnus, Raymond Sebastian shared how he lost his test permit the week before the UPCAT and how he was advised to bring instead an identification card and a couple of photos. He was issued a temporary test permit at the testing center. “My parents took it as a sign that I wasn’t meant to take the exam,” he wrote. He was the first graduate of his high school to study in UP. He eventually earned a Bachelor of Secondary Education degree from UP Diliman. Several more alumni shared their stories and tips to this year’s test-takers, as excitement fills the UP community, which is once again seeing the administration of the UPCAT to applicants after a hiatus of almost three years. At the height of the pandemic, applications for admission to the University were undertaken online by the UP College Admissions or UPCA, which assessed the students’ application according to their high school grades. No general test was conducted in compliance with health regulations intended to limit the spread of COVID 19 and its variants. With most of the general population having been vaccinated in recent years, and the number of COVID 19 cases relatively under control, the University is once again conducting the UPCAT on June 3 and June 4 in 102 testing centers nationwide. Watch the whole #KwentongUPCAT video series for stories and tips via the playlist below. Source: https://up.edu.ph/kwentongupcat-elicits-nostalgia-as-well-as-test-tips-from-up-community/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-joseph-p-olarve-dvm-2004-ms-2010/ | Dr. Joseph P. Olarve (DVM 2004; MS 2010) – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Joseph P. Olarve (DVM 2004; MS 2010) October 13, 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-alumni-topnotchers-on-the-november-2023-licensure-examination-for-midwives/ | UP alumni topnotchers on the November 2023 Licensure Examination for Midwives – UP Alumni Website | UP alumni topnotchers on the November 2023 Licensure Examination for Midwives November 14, 2023 The University of the Philippines Manila warmly congratulates the topnotchers and passers of the November 2023 Licensure Examination for Midwives from the UPM School of Health Sciences, Palo, Leyte. Your UP Manila family is very, very proud of you! Source: University of the Philippines Manila Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-prof-appointed-dost-asti-director/ | UP Prof appointed DOST-ASTI Director – UP Alumni Website | UP Prof appointed DOST-ASTI Director May 12, 2021 by KIM Quilinguing, UP MPRO UP Associate Professor Franz Asunta de Leon takes his oath of the new Director of the DOST- ASTI. Administering the oath is DOST Secretary Fortunato de le Peña. Photo from DOST-ASTI. University of the Philippines Associate Professor Franz Asunta de Leon, PhD, has been appointed as the new Director of the Department of Science and Technology – Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI). He was sworn into office on 15 April 2021 at the DOST-ASTI Building in Quezon City, in the presence of Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato de la Peña, DOST Undersecretary for Research and Development Rowena Cristina Guevara, and other officials of the institute. De Leon is the 9th Director of the DOST-ASTI, since its creation in 1987. Prior to his appointment, he served as the Acting Director of the institute, after its previous head, fellow UP faculty member, Prof. Joel Joseph Marciano, PhD, was appointed as Director-General of the Philippine Space Agency. Director de Leon finished his Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering degree at the University of the Philippines Diliman in 2003, and his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree, also in UP Diliman, in 2005. He earned his PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering degree at the University of Southampton, in the United Kingdom, in 2014. Speaking on his appointment at the time of the pandemic, de Leon said “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.” Secretary de le Peña congratulated de Leon and issued a marching order to the new Director saying “the field that has been assigned to ASTI is something that will really transform the Philippines, and so we expect a lot of innovations and transformations that will come out of ASTI.” A member of the UPDEEEI Digital Signal Processing Laboratory, de Leon’s research interests include digital signals processing for audio and communications engineering, particularly in indigenous music. His group works closely with the UP Center for Ethnomusicology. He headed the development of the DOST-UPD-EEEI Philippine Indigenous Instruments Sounds Database, also known as the Kalipunan ng Katutubong Tunog or KATUNOG. He is also part of a group studying the application of machine learning techniques in multimedia. Created by virtue of Executive Order No. 128 in 1987, the Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) is an agency attached to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). It is mandated to undertake scientific research and development, as well as technology transfer, in the advanced fields of information and communication technology, computing and electronics. -With reports from DOST-ASTI, UPD-EEEI A video of the oath-taking of UP Associate Professor Franz A. de Leon as the new DOST-ASTI Director. Video courtesy of DOST-ASTI on Youtube. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/manila-bulletin-names-sonny-coloma-publisher-and-loreto-cabanes-editor-in-chief/ | Manila Bulletin names Sonny Coloma publisher and Loreto Cabañes editor-in-chief – UP Alumni Website | Manila Bulletin names Sonny Coloma publisher and Loreto Cabañes editor-in-chief May 3, 2021 by AA Patawaran MEET THE NEW PUBLISHER AT THE MANILA BULLETIN Sec. Sonny Coloma The board and management of Manila Bulletin Corporation are pleased to announce the appointment of executive vice president Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr. as publisher of the Manila Bulletin effective May 1, 2021, replacing Dr. Crispulo J. Icban, who passed away on April 5, 2021. Mr. Loreto D. Cabañes has also been named editor-in-chief of the Manila Bulletin effective May 1, 2021, also replacing Mr. Icban. Prior to joining the Manila Bulletin as executive vice president, Sec. Coloma served under three former presidents. He was in the cabinet of former President Benigno Aquino III as communication secretary and presidential spokesperson. He served as transportation undersecretary in former President Joseph Estrada’s administration, where he headed the Philippine delegation to the International Maritime Organization. Under former President Corazon Aquino, he was head of the presidential management staff, deputy executive secretary, and undersecretary for transportation and agrarian reform. Sec. Coloma took up Political Science at the University of the Philippines and obtained a Master in Business Management degree with distinction from the Asian Institute of Management, where he later worked as dean for executive education and program director for development management before becoming president of the University of Makati. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the School of Organization Development at the Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute. Succeeding Dr. Jun Icban, Mr. Cabañes is the 13th man to hold the post of editor-in-chief at Manila Bulletin since it was founded 121 years ago, on Feb. 2, 1900. Mr. Cabañes majored in agribusiness at the UP College of Agriculture, where he earned a degree in agricultural economics. He has been business editor of the Manila Bulletin since February 1992. He joined the news organization in January 1972 as a business reporter, covering the banking beat and the business community, particularly the Central Bank of the Philippines, for nearly two decades. Prior to becoming business editor, he served the Manila Bulletin as assistant business editor. As editor-in-chief, he will continue his post as business editor in concurrent capacity. MEET THE MANILA BULLETIN’S NEW EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lorie Cabañes Founded on Feb. 2, 1900, the Manila Bulletin has been chronicling Philippine life for 121 years, reporting, producing, distributing (now across multiple platforms), and obtaining the news. It has over the past few decades assumed the role of “exponent of Philippine progress.” Source: https://mb.com.ph/2021/05/02/manila-bulletin-names-sonny-coloma-publisher-and-loreto-cabanes-editor-in-chief/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-ugnayan-ng-pahinungods-30th-anniversary-painting-competition/ | UP Ugnayan ng Pahinungód’s 30th Anniversary Painting Competition! – UP Alumni Website | UP Ugnayan ng Pahinungód’s 30th Anniversary Painting Competition! September 11, 2023 Join the UP Ugnayan ng Pahinungód’s 30th Anniversary Painting Competition! This is open to UP students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees. View contest mechanics here: bit.ly/guidelines_maglingkod Submit your artwork through this link: bit.ly/register_maglingkod The Ugnayan ng Pahinungód is the volunteer service program of the University of the Philippines. Follow our new Facebook page so you can stay tuned for updates. Source: UP System Ugnayan ng Pahinungód Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-manila-graduate-tops-october-2022-physician-licensure-examination/ | UP Manila graduate tops October 2022 Physician Licensure Examination – UP Alumni Website | UP Manila graduate tops October 2022 Physician Licensure Examination November 14, 2022 MANILA, Philippines — A University of the Philippines (UP) Manila College of Medicine graduate topped the 2022 Physician Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Thursday. Justin Adriel Zent Gautier Togonon led the list of passers with a rating of 89.00%, followed by another UP Manila graduate, Francesca Marie Aby Lagrosa, who scored 88.75%. Togonon graduated magna cum laude in his medical degree and class valedictorian in UP Manila College of Medicine. A total of 3,826 examinees out of 5,958 passed the PLE held last month. Here are the top ten passers of the PLE with their respective schools and ratings, according to the PRC. 1. Justin Adriel Zent Gautier Togonon, UP Manila – 89.00% 2. Francesca Marie Aby Lagrosa, UP Manila – 88.75 % 3. Karla Joyce Saavedra Badong – Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila – 88.00 % 4. Kim Zapatos Sia, University of Santo Tomas (UST) – 87.67 % 5. Gamaliel Pulpulaan Galigao – University of the East (UE) Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center – 87.58% Mark Arlo Hernandez Segundo – West Visayas State University – La Paz – 87.58% 6. Christian Joseph Barrion Cruzado – Far Eastern University (FEU) Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation – 87.50% Sonny Cabahug Redula, Cebu Institute of Medicine – 87.50 % 7. Neill Steven Cainglet Cachuela, UST – 87.42 % Trisha Marie Ramos Galapon, UP Manila – – 87.42 % 8. Anna Patricia Anonuevo Bartolome, Our Lady of Fatima University – Valenzuela – 87.25 % Christopher Tabora Pilarta, UP Manila – 87. 25 % Keith Alexius Kim Wangkay, UE Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center – 87.25 % 9. Randy Franz Gubantes Selim, St. Luke’s Medical Center College of Medicine – William H. Quasha Memorial – 87.17 % Christian Jerell Salvacion Cosme, UST – 87.17 10. David Marco Abaya Bildan, UE Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center – 87.08 % Mark Johnuel Matabilas Duavis, University of Cebu College of Medicine Foundation Inc. – 87.08 % Christine Bernadette Orfano Lo, UP Manila – 87.08 % Hannah Leian Herrera Tan, Davao Medical School Foundation – 87.08% Meanwhile, the Angeles University Foundation had the highest passing rate with all 51 examinees passing the examination. The PRC listed a total of 10 schools with at least an 85% passing rate: 1. Angeles University Foundation (51 examinees, 100% passing rate) 2. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (108 examinees, 97.22% passing rate) 3. St. Luke’s Medical Center College of Medicine – William H. Quasha Memorial (94 examinees, 97.22% passing rate) 4. Cebu Institute of Medicine (138 examinees, 95.65% passing rate) 5. University of the Philippines – Manila (161 examinees, 95.65% passing rate) 6. Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health (162 examinees, 97.22% passing rate) 7. University of Cebu College of Medicine Foundation Inc. (66 examinees, 93.94% passing rate) 8. University of Santo Tomas (460 examinees, 90.43% passing rate) 9. West Visayas State University – La Paz (111 examinees, 89.19% passing rate) 10. University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (94 examinees, 97.22% passing rate) Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1691533/up-manila-student-tops-the-physician-licensure-examination#ixzz7kadIcMnD |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/prof-llena-p-buenvenida-hs58-aa60-upi/ | Prof. Llena P. Buenvenida (HS’58, AA’60, UPI) – UP Alumni Website | Prof. Llena P. Buenvenida (HS’58, AA’60, UPI) May 24, 2022 We send our deepest sympathies to the family of the late Prof. Llena P. Buenvenida (HS’58, AA’60, UPI) who passed away May 7, 2022. She was a faculty member and former Principal of UPHSI. Source: UPV Office of Alumni Relations Facebook post |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/vibromaster-inc-operations-assistant/ | VIBROMASTER INC. – One (1) Operations Assistant – UP Alumni Website | VIBROMASTER INC. – One (1) Operations Assistant November 8, 2022 Samer Luzon Integrated Services Inc. is a local manpower outsourcing company based in Subic Bay Freeport Zone servicing local and global business partners in the industry of oilfield services, testing & certification, mining/quarry, manufacturing, and construction. Our client company, Vibromaster Inc., is currently looking for a candidate who is fit for the (1) Operations Assistant position. Selected candidates will be deployed to VIBROMASTER INC., a Filipino corporation organized under the Laws of the Republic of the Philippines and duly registered with the Security and Exchange Commission incorporated on October 20, 2017. The Company is a collaborative concept of Big Goals Corporation and Smart & Plan Construction and Consultants Incorporated. The Company’s business was established primarily to provide high-quality Vibro sand and other aggregates to support local and national infrastructure development. The main cradle to support the idea of the company is to establish a River Quarry Project located within Clark Development Corporation in Angeles, Pampanga. The Company has invested in state-of-the-art plant equipment and machinery imported overseas to ensure the consistent quality of production of the aggregates. Interested applicants may send their CVs to [email protected] |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upaacc-newsletter-fall-2023/ | UP Alumni Association of Central California (UPAACC) Newsletter Fall 2023 – UP Alumni Website | UP Alumni Association of Central California (UPAACC) Newsletter Fall 2023 August 31, 2023 Download the Newsletter |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-diliman-uplb-grads-top-1st-food-technology-board-exams/ | UP Diliman, UPLB grads top 1st food technology board exams – UP Alumni Website | UP Diliman, UPLB grads top 1st food technology board exams August 17, 2023 MANILA — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Wednesday that 453 out of 1,133 takers passed the Food Technologists Licensure Examination given this month. Dominic Castro Panaligan of the University of the Philippines Diliman placed first with an 87.25 percent score rating. Ma. Christina Romabiles Ilano of UP Los Baños and Jose Gabriel Lugue Luna of UP Diliman tied for second place with a rating of 86.75. UP Diliman was also named top performing school with a 100 percent passing rate. Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/16/23/up-diliman-uplb-grads-top-1st-food-technology-board-exams |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-zoilo-m-lapus-doctor-of-veterinary-medicine-1970/ | Dr. Zoilo M. Lapus (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 1970) – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Zoilo M. Lapus (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 1970) September 25, 2023 The U.P. Society of Men mourns the passing of one of its brothers, Dr. Zoilo Mangalino Lapus ’65b. Called by his fraternity brothers as Zoi, He was the President of the Philippine College of Swine Practitioners in 2016, was an Executive Director of Asian Pig Veterinary Society, Fellow in Philippine College of Veterinary Feed Practitioners, and a member of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians. In 2005 he was awarded as the Most Outstanding Pig Veterinarian in Asia by the VIV Asia and International Pig Topics magazine of the United Kingdom. Brother Zoilo, may you continue to shine a light on us on your seat in heaven. You will be forever remembered, as you have contributed significant changes in the veterinary field! A Tried and True Ratbuan, now and through all eternity! Source: U.P. Society of Men Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dormitory-manager-iv-up-visayas-office-of-student-affairs/ | Dormitory Manager IV (UP Visayas Office of Student Affairs) – UP Alumni Website | Dormitory Manager IV (UP Visayas Office of Student Affairs) May 16, 2022 *Office/Unit/College: Office of Student Affairs *Position Title: Dormitory Manager IV *Pantilla Item No.: UPSB-DORMG4-20-1998 *Salary/Job/Pay Grade: SG-18 *Monthly Salary: 45,203.00 *Deadline: 31 May 2022 For more details: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/employment |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upv-alumna-appointed-as-associate-justice-of-the-court-of-appeals/ | UPV alumna appointed as Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals – UP Alumni Website | UPV alumna appointed as Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals October 11, 2023 Ms. GT Mabilog UP Visayas (UPV) alumna Justice Ma. Consejo Mapa Gengos-Ignalaga was appointed Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals (CA) last 27 September 2023 after taking her oath before Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo at the Supreme Court En Banc Session Hall. The newly appointed Associate Justice is filling the post previously occupied by Associate Justice Manuel M. Barrios, who retired last 29 November 2022. During her oath taking, Associate Justice Gengos-Ignalaga was joined by her husband Atty. Francisco ‘Boots’ Ignalaga Jr., who also started his college education at UPV. Also present were their children Franz and Frankie. Associate Justice Gengos-Ignalaga belongs to UP High School in Iloilo Class 1985. She studied BA Political Science in UPV from 1985 to 1987 until she shifted to BA History in UP Diliman in 1987. She completed her Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of Iloilo – College of Law in 1994. A year later, she was admitted to the Philippine Bar. From 2022 to 2011, Associate Justice Gengos-Ignalaga served as the Presiding Judge of the Municipal Trial Court of Cities of Antipolo City. In 2011, she became the Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court in Antipolo City until her recent appointment to the CA. (With sources from the Supreme Court) Source: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/news/upv-alumna-appointed-as-associate-justice-of-the-court-of-appeals |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/ms-therese-marie-b-rico-bs-human-ecology-2000/ | Ms. Therese Marie B. Rico (BS Human Ecology 2000) – UP Alumni Website | Ms. Therese Marie B. Rico (BS Human Ecology 2000) October 3, 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/upaa-bestows-honors-on-the-2023-upaa-alumni-awardees-at-ang-bahay-ng-alumni/ | UPAA bestows honors on the 2023 UPAA Alumni Awardees at Ang Bahay ng Alumni – UP Alumni Website | UPAA bestows honors on the 2023 UPAA Alumni Awardees at Ang Bahay ng Alumni June 6, 2023 On 19 August 2023, 6:00 PM, the UPAA will hold the Awarding Ceremonies of the 2023 UPAA Alumni Awardees at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City. The UPAA Awardees are outstanding individuals recognized for their leadership, achievements, service, and contributions to create positive change in the country and in the world. This year’s awards for Most Distinguished Alumna/Alumnus are given to Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo (AB’86) and Arsenio M. Balisacan (MS’82). The UPAA gives the Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Awards to Lourdes J. Cruz, (BSChem’62), Nathaniel A. Von Einsiedel (BSArch’68), Gisela Padilla-Concepcion (BSChem’75 cl; MS’82; PhD’95), and Rene S. Santiago (BSCE’70 cl). The UPAA grants the Distinguished Alumni Awards to individuals with outstanding achievements in their fields of endeavour. This year’s awardees are Roberto A. Alejandro in Art as Advocacy; Peter S. Nery in Championing Hiligaynon Literature and Regional Culture; Bryan Jayson T. Borja in Community Empowerment; Jose Edgardo G. Sunico in Corporate Social Responsibility; Raul B. Villanueva in Court Administration/Public Service; Regalado T. Jose, Jr. in Cultural Heritage Work and Advocacy; Filomena Magno-Cantoria in Education and Societal Development; Manuel Peter Paul C. Jorge II in Empowerment Through Health Education; Francisco G. Delfin, Jr. in Energy Geosciences; Manuel L. Logroño in Enterprise Development and Corporate Governance; Chan Huan Chyang in Entrepreneurship; Zaldy B. Patron in Foreign Service; Sylvia Estrada-Claudio in Gender Equality or Women Empowerment; El Cid R. Butuyan in Good Governance and Anti-Corruption; Lilia Catris-Guillermo in Good Governance and Public Service; Remedios Calma-Cruz in Human Resource Development and Empowerment; Giselle Lourdes Mangona-. Manalo in Innovation in Public Health Education; Alex B. Brillantes, Jr. in Innovative Public Administration Education; Floro R. Francisco in International Labor Relations; Alexis D.L. Reyes in Medicine (Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics); Imelda O. Degay in Nutrition Education; Celia C. Carlos in Public Service; Raul C. Pagdanganan in Public Health Promotion; Maria Asuncion A. Silvestre in Public Health Promotion (Newborn Care); Gerry A. Camer in Science and Technology; Juan Carlos T. Gonzalez in Science and Technology; Milagrosa Martinez-Goss in Science and Technology (Phycology); Lulu Carandang-Bravo in Science and Technology (Vaccine Research); and Victor B. Ella in Soil & Water Resources Management. The UP Epsilon Chi Fraternity Alumni, Inc. receives the UPAA Distinguished Service Award for an Alumni Chapter. Rico V. Domingo, Norberto P. Mendoza, and Bienvenido I. Somera, Jr. are the recipients of the UPAA Presidential Awards. The UPAA Multigenerational Alumni Family Award is given to a family with alumni in consecutive generations. In 2023, the Ramirez family gets the recognition with four generations of UP alumni. Three-generational alumni families with the same award are the Baconguis, Castelo, Guzman, Magno, Malate, Pangalangan, Riego-Javier, Rodriguez-Martinez-Nelson, and Valencia families. About the UPAA Alumni Awards: The annual UPAA Alumni Awards is an independent award program that gives recognition to UP graduates with exceptional achievements in their fields, careers, or vocations. The works of these outstanding alumni bring substantial benefit to society and give distinction to the University. The UPAA recognizes the achievements and contributions of individuals and organizations whose efforts impact the community at the local, national, or international level. Press Release from UPAA Secretariat |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/lynette-carpio-serrano-bs-development-communication-1999-ms-development-communication-2009/ | Lynette B. Carpio-Serrano (BS Development Communication 1999; MS Development Communication 2009) – UP Alumni Website | Lynette B. Carpio-Serrano (BS Development Communication 1999; MS Development Communication 2009) October 25, 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/ipb-names-hibiscus-hybrid-after-landbank-president-and-ceo/ | IPB names hibiscus hybrid after LANDBANK president and CEO – UP Alumni Website | IPB names hibiscus hybrid after LANDBANK president and CEO May 30, 2023 UPLB, through the Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB), launched a new hibiscus hybrid named after Cecilia Cayosa Borromeo, outgoing president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Land Bank of the Philippines. The gumamela hybrid was formally presented to Borromeo on May 22 at the Diosdado Macapagal Hall, LANDBANK Plaza in Malate, Manila, where President Borromeo delivered her last State of the Bank Address. UPLB officials and researchers led by Chancellor Jose V. Camacho, Jr. were present during the awarding ceremony. Developed by IPB plant breeder Agripina Rasco, the hybrid Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Cecilia Cayosa Borromeo’ has delightfully radiant and captivating colors. Its large, thick bloom is accentuated by a jagged maroon core and thin lines running across soft lemon-yellow petals defined by darker hues along its edges. The Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Cecilia Cayosa Borromeo’ is the latest addition to the “Women in Public Service Series” of the Hibiscus Breeding Program of IPB. Borromeo’s honoring with the hibiscus hybrid is in recognition of her efforts in developing and promoting programs that aim to help improve the lives of Filipino farmers and fisherfolk, particularly the institutionalization of farmers’ and fisherfolk’s access to credit and agri-preneurship programs. Borromeo is a graduate of the UPLB BS Agribusiness program. She was one of the recipients of the UP Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award in May 2022. She was also awarded Outstanding CEO for 2023 during the annual awards of the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) on May 16. (Ricky Bryan U. Biagtan, Juvelle P. Villanueva) Source: https://uplb.edu.ph/all-news/ipb-names-hibiscus-hybrid-after-landbank-president-and-ceo |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/poet-activist-mila-aguilar-dies-at-74/ | Poet, activist Mila Aguilar dies at 74 – UP Alumni Website | Poet, activist Mila Aguilar dies at 74 October 16, 2023 She ‘worked tirelessly for God and Country for many decades, in the face of marginalization, imprisonment, and even death,’ her son writes MANILA, Philippines – Poet, essayist, and activist Mila Aguilar died on Friday, October 13 at the age of 74, her son Doy Roque announced on social media on Saturday, October 14. Aguilar “worked tirelessly for God and Country for many decades, in the face of marginalization, imprisonment, and even death,” Roque wrote. “She met many like-minded people in her journeys. People who helped her stay the path despite the many challenges she, and many like her, have had to face.” She joined the National Democratic movement in 1971 and went underground for 13 years, writing poetry and essays under the nom de guerre Clarita Roja. Among Aguilar’s positions in the movement were chairperson of the Regional United Front Commission of Mindanao and head of the National United Front Commission of the Communist Party of the Philippines. An outspoken critic of the Marcos dictatorship, Aguilar was arrested without a warrant in August 1984. Her prison poetry was published in the collection Why Cage Pigeons? by the Free Mila D. Aguilar Committee. She gained her freedom in 1986. Aguilar is said to have written about 400 poems in English, Filipino, and Ilonggo throughout her career. Her other poetry collections include A Comrade is as Precious as a Rice Seedling and Journey: An Autobiography in Verse. She taught at the University of the Philippines Diliman, her alma mater, and was also a video documentarist and web designer. Her inurnment is at 1135 Marilag St., UP Village, Diliman, Quezon City. – Rappler.com Source: https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/arts-culture/poet-activist-mila-aguilar-dies-obituary/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-manila-is-the-top-performing-school-in-the-october-2023-physicians-licensure-examination/ | UP Manila is the top Performing School in the October 2023 Physicians Licensure Examination – UP Alumni Website | UP Manila is the top Performing School in the October 2023 Physicians Licensure Examination November 14, 2023 We are Number One once again! The University of the Philippines Manila is the Top Performing School in the October 2023 Physicians Licensure Examination with a passing percentage of 97.62! Congratulations to our topnotchers and passers! Source: University of the Philippines Manila Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-table-tennis-coach-oskie-santelices-59-passes-away/ | UP Table Tennis coach Oskie Santelices, 59, passes away – UP Alumni Website | UP Table Tennis coach Oskie Santelices, 59, passes away May 11, 2021 ByAeron Paul Valderrama One of University of the Philippines’ sporting greats passed away Monday morning. Oscar Yoshihiro “Oskie” Santelices (September 16, 1961 – May 10, 2021) battled through COVID-19, but was pronounced dead at 1:05 a.m. on Monday. He was 59 years old. His wife Gwen posted the news on her Facebook account. Santelices played for University of Santo Tomas in his stint in the UAAP. After his collegiate years, he was hired to serve in UP’s faculty and then went on to coach its table tennis teams. He subsequently became its Varsity Office’s Director for six years. In UAAP Season 80, Santelices was honored as part of the league’s great athletes during its opening ceremony. The decorated tactician’s last championship was a memorable one, as he led the UP women’s team to a historic sweep of the erstwhile undefeated De La Salle University, headed by the late Ian Lariba, in UAAP Season 76. The Lady Green Paddlers had the thrice-to-beat advantage in the Finals, but the Fighting Maroons had managed to take all the three team matches in the championship round en route to its sixth UAAP title. He is survived by his wife Gwen and two sons, Jolo and Nigel. Source: https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/oskie-santelices-59-passes-away/207775 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-aurora-rory-s-baldrias-73/ | Dr. Aurora “Rory” S. Baldrias, 73 – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Aurora “Rory” S. Baldrias, 73 May 4, 2021 To the family of our beloved Principal Miss Aurora Baldrias, our deepest sympathy and condolences. The Laguna College family is deeply saddened by her untimely demise. The LC administration and Board of Trustees are forever grateful for her life long dedication and tremendous contribution to the school. We will miss her dearly. She has been a pillar of strength and leadership inspiring generations of students and teachers alike. She was such a brilliant mentor, teacher and a faithful friend. Miss Rory Baldrias left a legacy of extraordinary loyalty and professionalism. As our Laguna College hymm states, “Faithful and true-hearted, we shall be to the College” – that is what she was. Ma’am Rory, thank you and goodbye. May you rest in peace. Source: Laguna College Fb page |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/panaad-at-kabilin-pagtatalaga-kay-kgg-angelo-a-jimenez-bilang-ika-22-pangulo-ng-unibersidad-ng-pilipinas/ | Panaad at Kabilin: Pagtatalaga kay Kgg. Angelo A. Jimenez bilang ika-22 Pangulo ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas – UP Alumni Website | Panaad at Kabilin: Pagtatalaga kay Kgg. Angelo A. Jimenez bilang ika-22 Pangulo ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas September 12, 2023 Panaad at Kabilin: Pagtatalaga kay Kgg. Angelo A. Jimenez bilang ika-22 Pangulo ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas [Investiture of Atty. Angelo A. Jimenez as 22nd President of the University of the Philippines] Date: September 14, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM Venue: UP Mindanao Atrium, Tugbok, Davao City, Davao del Sur “The hallmark of UP in the next six years will be service to the nation. Service to the nation is constitutive of who we are and what we do. Together, we will work towards a UP that is more engaged with the nation,” Atty. Angelo A. Jimenez said in his speech on Feb. 10, when he accepted the position and authority of leading the University as its 22nd President. Born and raised in the City of Butuan, Agusan del Norte, Jimenez is the first Mindanawan and the first Manobo, honored and named as “Datu Mankalagan” or “Great Spirit” in 2007, to become UP President. To mark the symbolic significance of his rise to become the head of UP as the national university, his formal investiture as the 22nd UP President will be held at the Atrium of UP Mindanao, in Tugbok, Davao City, on Sept. 14 at 9:00 AM. For Jimenez, being a son of the South is integral to his UP Presidency. “It was when I got elected that people reminded me that I’m the first UP President who came from Mindanao; and I was amazed, actually surprised, maybe a little bit shocked,” he said in an interview he did for the UP Forum. “I never realized that my election would resonate in Mindanao. Finally, one of their own has become a UP President. I wanted to, in my own little way, remind UP where its ultimate loyalty belongs; and, I couldn’t imagine a more marginalized community than our IPs in the mountains where there has been an ongoing conflict and there still is right now.” Jimenez is a labor lawyer and a respected authority on global worker migration. His work has contributed to the establishment of the country’s new Department of Migrant Workers, as well as to the labor migration regulatory framework in countries in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. A former Deputy Administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, he served as Labor Attache in Japan, Kuwait, and Iraq, and was awarded Presidential citations for his work in ensuring the safety of Filipino workers during the Israel-Lebanon conflict, including the rescue of a Filipino hostage held in Iraq. With his extensive background in labor migration, Jimenez has been tapped as an expert lecturer by the UP Centre International de Formation des Autorités et Leaders or International Training Center for Authorities and Leaders Philippines. He has also written papers for organizations such as the International Organization for Migration Philippines and the Blas Ople Policy Center He is a regular lecturer on Philippine overseas labor laws at the UP Law Center’s Mandatory Continuing Legal Education program. Jimenez served on the UP Board of Regents twice, first as a Student Regent in 1992, when he was also elected Chair of the University Student Council of UP Diliman; and again when he was appointed Regent by former President Rodrigo R. Duterte in 2016, during which Jimenez also served concurrently as Trustee of the UP Foundation, Inc. He obtained both his Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) degrees from UP Diliman. As a law student at UP Diliman, he was Associate Editor of the Philippine Collegian and President of the College Editors Guild of the Philippines. He went on to earn his Master in Public Management degree from the National University of Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. He was also a Lee Kuan Yew Fellow at the Harvard School of Government. Read more about his profile here Taking inspiration from and being guided by his Mindanawan and indigenous roots, Jimenez aims to highlight the view from the margins and bring a unique perspective on how UP can further contribute to national development. Championing kindness in the University, and setting public service as a pillar of his vision and strategic initiatives for UP, his administration plans to widen access to UP and UP-quality education through various courses, modes, and platforms, as well as to strengthen partnerships with Philippine SUCs. These partnerships are intended to advance higher education in the country through shared knowledge and expertise. UP Mindanao, which is hosting an investiture ceremony for the UP President for the first time, is the sixth constituent university under the UP System, and the only UP constituent university in Mindanao with the primary mandate to provide equitable access to quality UP education to Mindanawans. It offers academic programs in the fields of the humanities, architecture, mathematics, food, economics, social, natural, and computing sciences. As a graduate university, it offer a PhD by Research, and graduate degrees in management, food science, urban and regional planning, and sports science. Its development agenda focuses on opening additional academic programs and new Colleges in Human Kinetics, Medicine, and Engineering, to support Mindanao sports, health, technological, and bio-cultural diversity initiatives. UP Mindanao is headed by Chancellor Lyre Anni E. Murao. (For more news on UP Mindanao, visit their Facebook page) Source: https://up.edu.ph/the-investiture-and-the-summits/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-rolly-g-fuentes-for-wins-1st-place/ | Dr. Rolly G. Fuentes wins 1st place in the regional search for Outstanding Novice Health Researcher Award – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Rolly G. Fuentes wins 1st place in the regional search for Outstanding Novice Health Researcher Award November 14, 2022 Congratulations to Dr. Rolly G. Fuentes for winning 1st place in the regional search for Outstanding Novice Health Researcher Award. This award was given by the Eastern Visayas Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC) during the Regional Health Research Symposium held from November 9-10, 2022 at Summit Hotel, Tacloban City. Dr. Fuentes received a cash prize and a plaque. The Outstanding Novice Health Researcher Award is conferred to individuals who have made a significant contribution to health research. This award is given to young researchers not exceeding the age of 40 at the time of nomination. Dr. Fuentes is a Professor 2 of Chemistry in the division. He was awarded the UP Scientist 1 from 2019 to 2021. His research interest is in natural products chemistry (pharmacognosy). Source: UPV Tacloban College – Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-tacloban-celebrates-its-49th-founding-anniversary/ | UP Tacloban celebrates its 49th founding anniversary – UP Alumni Website | UP Tacloban celebrates its 49th founding anniversary May 23, 2022 UP Tacloban is celebrating 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 “Continuities.” We are celebrating the grace of flourishing amidst the pandemic and super typhoons, economic instability, and socio-political upheavals — a flourishing that is evident in our teaching, research, and public service projects with our students and alumni, faculty and staff, and partner communities and organizations. Our anniversary activities include fora with 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; an anniversary video presentation and sportsfest organized by the Division of Humanities; a Balik Scientist exit report presentation hosted by the Leyte Samar Heritage Center and Division of Management; a virtual open mic led by the UPVTC Student Council; and the 10th Annual Conference on Environmental Science organized by the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Join us in celebrating 49 years of breaking into grace. #UPTacloban49thFoundingAnniversary #PagbuslakhanKatahum |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/vibromaster-inc-mining-engineer/ | VIBROMASTER INC. – One (1) Mining Engineer – UP Alumni Website | VIBROMASTER INC. – One (1) Mining Engineer November 8, 2022 Samer Luzon Integrated Services Inc. is a local manpower outsourcing company based in Subic Bay Freeport Zone servicing local and global business partners in the industry of oilfield services, testing & certification, mining/quarry, manufacturing, and construction. Our client company, Vibromaster Inc., is currently looking for a candidate who is fit for the (1) Mining Engineer position. Selected candidates will be deployed to VIBROMASTER INC., a Filipino corporation organized under the Laws of the Republic of the Philippines and duly registered with the Security and Exchange Commission incorporated on October 20, 2017. The Company is a collaborative concept of Big Goals Corporation and Smart & Plan Construction and Consultants Incorporated. The Company’s business was established primarily to provide high-quality Vibro sand and other aggregates to support local and national infrastructure development. The main cradle to support the idea of the company is to establish a River Quarry Project located within Clark Development Corporation in Angeles, Pampanga. The Company has invested in state-of-the-art plant equipment and machinery imported overseas to ensure the consistent quality of production of the aggregates. Interested applicants may send their CVs to [email protected] |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/professor-rosalina-iday-a-mendigo-1964-2023/ | Professor Rosalina “Iday” A. Mendigo (1964-2023) – UP Alumni Website | Professor Rosalina “Iday” A. Mendigo (1964-2023) August 30, 2023 On behalf of the UP Baguio community, we want to express our sincerest sympathies to the family and loved ones of Professor Rosalina A. Mendigo. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Professor Mendigo’s profound commitment to her field and her dedication to her students and colleagues have left an enduring impression on all those fortunate enough to have crossed paths with her. Her passion for learning was genuinely motivating, and her presence will be greatly missed by the entire academic community. Let us find comfort from the cherished memories we have shared with Ma’am Iday and the lasting legacy she has established. Picture and post from University of the Philippines Baguio Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/neda-under-the-leadership-of-arsenio-balisacan-shaping-national-development-with-honor-excellence-and-passion/ | NEDA under the leadership of Arsenio Balisacan: Shaping national development with honor, excellence, and passion – UP Alumni Website | NEDA under the leadership of Arsenio Balisacan: Shaping national development with honor, excellence, and passion August 19, 2023 National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio Balisacan delivers the keynote speech of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) 51st commencement exercises on August 5, 2023, at the UPLB Copeland Gymnasium. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UP MPRO National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan received the 2023 Most Distinguished Alumnus award from the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA)—an award meant to honor iskos and iskas who have made outstanding contributions to positive change in the country and inspire others (whether UP alumni or not) to follow suit and learn from their example. In Arsi Balisacan’s example, we see a public servant with a stellar record for having a clear vision over what he wants and wishes to accomplish, and consequently, achieving them. Twice the country’s NEDA Secretary, Balisacan displays a profound passion for his work, constantly sharpening his mind and inspiring his colleagues to strive for the same level of excellence. It is for this reason that he and his work are renowned among colleagues, academics, and fellow public servants within the various fields of economics, public policy, agriculture, governance, and development. “You have to love what you do and demonstrate your passion through your work. This way, you will always be one step ahead and won’t need to wait for instructions to start working towards your objective—that is what I always tell the people I work with,” advised Balisacan. Previously, Balisacan served as the NEDA Secretary during the administration of Benigno “Noynoy” S. Aquino III. Today, he finds himself serving once again in the same role, but this time, under the administration of current President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. NEDA, the government agency mandated to take the lead in steering the overall direction of the country’s short-, medium-, and long-term development goals, finds itself once again under his leadership. During his first term under the Aquino presidency, Arsi recognized the need to establish and secure sustainable growth across all future administrations, effectively changing the narrative that the Philippines would continue to be the “poor man of Asia” by 2050. Arsi was among the leaders who were adamant in refusing this narrative. “We decided: ‘Let’s craft a new future for us, but let’s make it science-based. First, we have to know what the ambitions of ordinary Filipinos are from all over the country,” instructed Balisacan. Thus, NEDA, through its own initiative, consulted Filipinos from various walks of life to determine their desired future and formulate a vision that would serve as the north star of the development plans of future administrations. The visioning exercise led the country to identify both its desired and undesired futures, undertaking a rigorous and empirical exercise and obtaining inputs and sentiments from all groups of all sectors, researchers, experts, and stakeholders. The result of the initiative: the AmBisyon Natin 2040—that by 2040, all Filipinos enjoy a matatag, maginhawaat panatag na buhay.. Now, the AmBisyon serves as the anchor for the country’s current Philippine Development Plan, and is reiterated among government agencies and universities as the country’s collective and long-term desired future for all. Through his guidance, Balisacan was not only able to exemplify the key characteristics of a government leader—forward-looking, moral, and equipped with exceptional knowledge and skills—but also that of a true academic, whose character and mind have been sharpened by his passion for learning. Now that the two-time Secretary has just finished his first year in his repeated stint at government, people are curious to know where he gets his drive, his persistence, his commitment, and his endurance to “keep running the race” of public service. More than one eyebrow was raised when President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. sought out to call Balisacan to his Cabinet, and even more were raised when the latter accepted. In his commencement address to the UPLB Class of 2023, Balisacan congratulated the graduates and imparted three points of wisdom: cultivate your passions, learn to embrace change, and stay anchored to your principles. A former economics professor at the University of the Philippines for three decades, Balisacan shared that though he had already sought and found answers to many of the questions he had during his youth—regarding development, social transformation, and poverty alleviation—more questions still came; and more questions have evolved and changed. His passion for the work and his eagerness to learn, however, remained the same. “When you do what you love, and you do it the best that you can—it spreads,” said Balisacan. Never one to back down from a challenge, Balisacan now sees the fruits of his labor paying off as he is set to receive the Most Distinguished Alumnus Award from one of the country’s most esteemed and national universities. Despite all his years in public service, Arsi’s enduring curiosity to learn and eagerness to serve remain his defining traits. As he tirelessly pursues the increased welfare and better futures for the Filipino people, his unwavering diligence has evolved into a refined discipline that proves invaluable. Today, his life stands as a testament to the ideal of a true Iskolar ng Bayan, selflessly dedicated to serving the people. Balisacan was elected a lifelong member (Academician) of the National Academy of Science and Technology in 2008 for his research and other scholarly work in economics. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Hawaii, an MS in Agricultural Economics from the University of the Philippines Los Baños, and a BS in Agriculture (magna cum laude) from the Mariano Marcos State University. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/bee-nests-inspire-up-scientists-to-make-new-smart-materials/ | Bee nests inspire UP scientists to make new ‘smart’ materials – UP Alumni Website | Bee nests inspire UP scientists to make new ‘smart’ materials September 25, 2023 Bee nests are a marvel of natural engineering that have inspired human engineers and inventors for centuries. Now, Filipino researchers are investigating ways to create porous materials that not only mimic the strengths of beehives but are also able to selectively trap microparticles. These new materials have potential uses in everything from water purifiers to medical sensors. The researchers from the UPD-CS Institute of Chemistry include the paper’s authors (counter-clockwise, from middle left) Jose Jesus Gayosa, Dr. Susan Arco, Gillian Kathryn Yap, and Marco Laurence Budlayan. Not in photo is fellow UP researcher and co-author, Jonathan Patricio. Also in photo (at back, L to R) are Leo Sabolboro and Miguel Karlo Santos. (Photo credit: Dr. Susan Arco) Jonathan Patricio, Gillian Kathryn Yap, Jose Jesus Gayosa, and Dr. Susan Arco of the UP Diliman College of Science’s Institute of Chemistry (UPD-CS IC) and colleagues from the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) were able to control the physical properties of porous polyvinyl chloride (PVC) films by adjusting the drying temperature used in the manufacturing process. The PVC is formed around droplets of water which, when they evaporate, leave a pattern of microscopic holes reminiscent of a bee’s nest. Such honeycomb structures have long been recognized for their engineering applications: “One of the most interesting structures inspired by nature is the honeycomb pattern… Its unique properties and structure inspired the construction of light and robust aircraft and spacecraft, protection gear, panels, packaging, and cushioning because of an ability to absorb impact and energy,” the researchers explained in their paper. “The repeating units of a honeycomb pattern can also effectively trap particles and impurities thus making them a promising structure for air and water filters,” they added. The UP researchers investigated the difference in the honeycomb structure of PVC films that were dried at room temperature (a) and at temperatures above 80°C (b). (Photo credit: M. L. M. Budlayan) Drying temperatures in the manufacturing process for PVC films affects the wall thickness and cell size of the films’ honeycomb structures. These PVC films have a wide range of potential uses. (Photo credit: M. L. M. Budlayan) The researchers also explored the wettability of the various honeycomb PVC materials they created, as well as the potential of selectively trapping microparticles by subjecting the honeycomb to an electric charge. The study “opens the possibility of integrating polymeric honeycomb structures into substrates used for microparticle trapping, sensing, and other related applications,” the researchers concluded. For interview requests and other concerns, please contact [email protected]. References: Budlayan, M. L. M., Patricio, J. N., Yap, G. K. B., Gayosa, J. J. A., Arco, S. D., Diaz, J. M. A., & Guerrero, R. A. (2023). Honeycomb pattern formation on poly(Vinyl chloride) films: Electrically-driven microparticle trapping and the effect of drying temperature. Materials Research Express, 10(8), 085304. https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/acefb1 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/administrative-aide-iv-driver-ii-up-visayas-college-of-fisheries-and-ocean-sciences/ | Administrative Aide IV (Driver II) – UP Visayas College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences – UP Alumni Website | Administrative Aide IV (Driver II) – UP Visayas College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences May 16, 2022 *Office/Unit/College: College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences *Position Title: Administrative Aide IV (Driver II) *Pantilla Item No.: UPSB-ADA4-3050-2004 *Salary/Job/Pay Grade: SG-4 *Monthly Salary: 14,993.00 *Deadline: 31 May 2022 For more details: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/employment |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-diliman-grad-tops-october-2023-metallurgical-engineering-board-exam/ | UP Diliman grad tops October 2023 Metallurgical Engineering board exam – UP Alumni Website | UP Diliman grad tops October 2023 Metallurgical Engineering board exam October 10, 2023 MANILA — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Monday that 39 out of 64 passed the Metallurgical Engineering Licensure Examination given this month. Aaron Dave Tabuzo Tomas from the University of the Philippines Diliman topped the metallurgical engineer boards with an 87.95 percent score rating. Andre Victor Puyo Suarez and Sarah Marcelin Madrasto Evasco, also from UP Diliman, ranked second and third, respectively, with a rating of 86.65 percent and 85.15 percent. Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/09/23/up-diliman-grad-tops-oct-2023-metallurgical-engineering-board-exam |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/sherry-ann-e-dela-cruz-bs-agriculture-2017/ | Sherry Ann E. Dela Cruz (BS Agriculture 2017) – UP Alumni Website | Sherry Ann E. Dela Cruz (BS Agriculture 2017) October 3, 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 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/food-content-creator-and-tiktoks-lumpia-queen-abi-marquez-joins-kroma-entertainments-nyma-as-exclusive-talent/ | Food content creator and TikTok’s ‘Lumpia Queen’ Abi Marquez joins KROMA Entertainment’s NYMA as exclusive talent – UP Alumni Website | Food content creator and TikTok’s ‘Lumpia Queen’ Abi Marquez joins KROMA Entertainment’s NYMA as exclusive talent May 31, 2023 Abi Marquez Abi Marquez, publicly known as TikTok’s “Lumpia Queen,” is set to shine even brighter in the tradigital space with new talent management agency NYMA, one of the brands under KROMA Entertainment, the new tradigital entertainment company backed by the ecosystem of the Globe Group. Having debuted only last January 2022, Abi Marquez is now one of the biggest names in the “FoodTok” universe kicking off her popularity with her “What happens if we make peach mango pie with lumpia wrappers?” video. After the video went viral, Abi created more experimental lumpia videos and turned it into a series, which consistently amassed millions of views. This earned Abi her online moniker “Lumpia Queen,” and led to a stream of fans on her TikTok channel, which now has 2.5 million followers. Her content creation formula– a mix of experimental recipes plus ASMR and on-the-beat sounds— has won the hearts of food enthusiasts including Erwan Heussaff of FEATR. She has been invited as a guest on the YouTube channel’s cooking and food discovery series. Abi’s excellent and experimental cooking skills are no surprise, having earned a degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management from the University of the Philippines Diliman, where she graduated magna cum laude in 2022. As a fresh graduate experiencing immense success in her field, Abi decided to take on content creation as a full-time career rather than pursuing her goal of going into the corporate world. As with many online creators, the real challenge is “wearing too many hats– from brainstorming and filming to reading emails and negotiating with partners,”Abi said. “Especially in the cooking niche, content creation can take hours of time and energy. My creative juices and energy come unexpectedly, and when they do, I want to make sure that I focus on that momentum and make my ideas come to life,” she said. When asked how she feels about joining the talent management agency, Abi said: “I’m very happy because I know I’m in the right hands.” “NYMA made me feel that I’m not just another number in a talent portfolio. I didn’t just hear – I saw – how they genuinely care for their talents, and value their individuality and creative freedom. They are industry veterans who are extremely professional but still pass the vibe check.” Kat Bautista, Head of NYMA, said there is a lot of potential in Abi especially with food as a popular niche on social media. “We are elated to have Abi join NYMA. She’s an incredible force in the kitchen and has a multitude of other talents we can’t wait to unleash for the world to see. WRAPPED with NYMA’s support, get ready for Abi to be on a roll with her projects!” NYMA is currently home to notable artists including celebrity and vlogger Kristel Fulgar, Home Buddies founder Frances Cabatuando, and visual artist and content creator Raco Ruiz. Short for “Now You Must Aspire,” NYMA aims to make its stars shine and help them realize their full potential. The talent management agency and production house gives its talents unparalleled support, helping them expand their content and reach on all tradigital platforms. NYMA recognizes Abi’s immense talent and love for her craft, and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to take her career to greater heights, give her unparalleled value, and help her break new ground in the tradigital space. For more on Abi, follow her on: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abigailfmarquez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abigailfmarquez/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abigailfmarquez YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lumpiaqueen Twitter: https://twitter.com/lumpiakween Source: https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/30/food-content-creator-and-tik-tok-s-lumpia-queen-abi-marquez-joins-kroma-entertainment-s-nyma-as-exclusive-talent |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/guillermo-trinidad-bs-agriculture-1964/ | Guillermo C. Trinidad (BS Agriculture 1964) – UP Alumni Website | Guillermo C. Trinidad (BS Agriculture 1964) October 25, 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/proving-age-is-just-a-number-senior-citizen-fulfills-lifelong-dream/ | Proving Age is Just a Number: Senior Citizen Fulfills Lifelong Dream – UP Alumni Website | Proving Age is Just a Number: Senior Citizen Fulfills Lifelong Dream May 30, 2023 Written by Pinky Halos Edited by Myra C. Almodiel and Anna Cañas-Llamas Edwin C. Tan’s inspiring story of pursuing higher education at an older age proves that it’s never too late to fulfill one’s dreams. A loving husband and a cool dad, Edwin decided to take the leap, enroll at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), and complete a Diploma in Environment and Natural Resources Management degree. UP Open University utilizes open and distance elearning (ODeL) as its mode of teaching and learning, and its mission is to provide access to quality higher education to Filipinos everywhere, even to senior citiizens like Edwin. At the University of the Philippines, including UPOU, no student shall be denied admission to the University System by reason of age, sex, nationality, religious belief, or political affiliations [from Art. 332 of the UP System Code]. In addition, UPOU is open to students who are not able to join traditional and physical clases, since all teaching and learning is done online. For Edwin, education is an essential part of life, regardless of age, and he believes that finishing a degree at one of the top schools in the country is an advantage. And although Edwin faced many challenges while completing his requirements, he persevered and was ultimately rewarded with a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment. Through his experience at UPOU, Edwin developed a greater sense of belongingness, it developed his character and confidence, which has impacted his life in significant ways. Today, Edwin is a proud UPOU alumni and he encourages others to follow in his footsteps. His advice to anyone considering pursuing higher education at UPOU is to take advantage of every opportunity that comes their way and not wait any longer. Edwin’s inspiring journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and serves as a reminder that it’s never too late to chase your dreams. Source: https://www.upou.edu.ph/news/proving-age-is-just-a-number-senior-citizen-fulfills-lifelong-dream/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-baguio-signs-moa-with-alpha-phi-omega-gamma-pi-alumni-association-for-the-launch-of-alpha-phi-omega-gamma-pi-futures/ | UP Baguio signs MOA with Alpha Phi Omega Gamma Pi Alumni Association for the Launch of “Alpha Phi Omega Gamma Pi Futures” – UP Alumni Website | UP Baguio signs MOA with Alpha Phi Omega Gamma Pi Alumni Association for the Launch of “Alpha Phi Omega Gamma Pi Futures” October 17, 2023 Unlocking Potential: MOA Signing Between the University of the Philippines Baguio and Alpha Phi Omega Gamma Pi Alumni Association for the Launch of “Alpha Phi Omega Gamma Pi Futures” Financial Grant Program UP Baguio and APO-Gamma Pi joined hands in a historic MOA signing ceremony. Acknowledging the critical role of financial assistance in nurturing deserving UP Baguio students, both entities committed to a collaborative effort in providing substantial support. The result of this partnership is the launch of the “Alpha Phi Omega Gamma Pi Futures” financial grant program, which is an initiative in enhancing educational opportunities and nurturing future leaders. Photos: UP Baguio Office of Public Affairs Source and more photos: University of the Philippines Baguio Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-alumni-shine-five-distinguished-communicators-win-glory-awards/ | UP Alumni Shine: Five Distinguished Communicators Win Glory Awards – UP Alumni Website | UP Alumni Shine: Five Distinguished Communicators Win Glory Awards November 14, 2023 By Angie Quadra-Balibay Discover the inspiring stories of the 2023 Gawad Gloria Feliciano awardees from the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication. Celebrating excellence in journalism, filmmaking, public service, and cultural preservation, these UP alumni are setting new standards in their fields. (Left to Right Clockwise) Lynda Jumilla-Abalos, Martika Ramirez Escobar, Maria Lourdes B. Cabaero, Paz Verdades M. Santos, and Atty. Rowena E.V. Daroy-Morales. Photos from UPCMC FB. The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UPCMC) is celebrating the achievements of its alumni with the 2023 Gawad Gloria Feliciano Awards, also known as the Glory Award. Five distinguished communicators have been chosen for their exceptional contributions in various fields of mass communication. This year’s awardees are a testament to the diverse talents nurtured at UP CMC. They include Lynda Jumilla-Abalos in multimedia journalism, Maria Lourdes B. Cabaero in community journalism, Martika Ramirez Escobar in independent filmmaking, Atty. Rowena E.V. Daroy-Morales for her work in public service, and Paz Verdades M. Santos for her dedication to cultural preservation. These individuals join a prestigious list of alumni who have been honored for their significant influence in the field of mass communication. The honorees since the UP Glory Award was first given out in 2017, include broadcast journalist Karen Davila, the first Filipina UN Women’s Goodwill Ambassador, veteran film and TV director Chito Roño, and photojournalist Fernando Sepe, Jr. The Glory Awards, rooted in the esteemed legacy of Dr. Gloria Feliciano, the inaugural dean of UP’s mass communications program, honor her 20 years of leadership from 1965 to 1985. These awards, symbolized by a trophy crafted by UP Professor Emerita Gigi Javier Alfonso, recognize the recipients’ remarkable contributions and their profound influence on the communities they impact. The UPCMC Glory Awardees are to be honored during the annual Alumni Homecoming at the UP Film Institute Studio in Diliman on Saturday, November 11, 2023, administered by the UPCMC Alumni Association and led by its president Malou Choa-Fagar. The 2023 Glory Awards Winners’ Profiles Lynda Jumilla-Abalos, a seasoned journalist, has left an indelible mark over her three-decade career in media. Her journey spans from print journalism with the Philippine Star and Philippine Daily Inquirer to digital and broadcast mediums. Recognized for her achievements, she received the prestigious Marshall McLuhan Fellowship in 2012, a first for a TV journalist since its inception. Before retiring in 2023, she played a pivotal role at ABS-CBN News Digital as the Executive Editor, shaping the editorial and strategic direction of its digital platforms. Maria Lourdes Cabaero: Nini Cabaero is a trailblazer in digital journalism in the Philippines. Her leadership as the content director at SunStar’s integrated digital newsroom and her tenure as editor-in-chief of SunStar Cebu reflect her significant contributions to community journalism. A Sandra Burton–Nieman Fellow at Harvard University, Nini is renowned for her expertise in digital transformation in journalism. Even post-retirement, she remains active as a consultant and speaker, focusing on integrating digital and print media, audience engagement, and digital transition strategies. Martika Ramirez Escobar: Marty Escobar is a critically acclaimed filmmaker and cinematographer, renowned for her compelling narratives and meticulous attention to detail. In 2022, she earned international acclaim as the first Filipino director to win at the Sundance Film Festival with her feature film debut, “Leonor Will Never Die.” This recognition, along with several others for her short films like “Pusong Bato” and “Quadrilaterals,” underlines her innovative contributions to independent cinema, bringing Filipino storytelling to a global audience. Atty. Rowena ‘Rowie’ Morales: Atty. Rowie Morales has made a significant impact by merging her legal expertise with mass communication, especially in advocating for marginalized communities. Her radio program “SOS: Serbisyo On the Spot” earned her the 2022 Catholic Mass Media Award for Best Public Service Program. A professor emeritus at UP, Morales is known for her free legal assistance, particularly for abused women and children, and her efforts in legal education and judicial system reforms in the Philippines. Paz ‘Doods’ Verdades M. Santos: Doods Santos stands out as a luminary in the Philippine literary world, celebrated for her multilingual works. Her notable achievements include the National Book Award for Bikol Fiction and the Gawad Francisco Balagtas. A Fulbright Fellow, her career as a literature and communication teacher spans over four decades across prestigious institutions. Currently, she leads an environmental volunteer group, Sumaro sa Salog, showcasing her dedication to both literary arts and social causes. Photo from UP College of Mass Communication Facebook The UP College of Mass Communication community has continuously been involved in nation-building, including fact-checking COVID-19 disinformation on media, collaborating with other top universities and newsrooms, and raising the standards of college radio practice. Discover more inspiring stories of Filipino excellence and good deeds. Share this article to celebrate the achievements of our outstanding UP alumni and to spread the word about the positive impact Filipinos are making in the world of mass communication and beyond. Source: https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/up-alumni-shine-five-distinguished-communicators-win-glory-awards/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/more-intense-typhoons-to-come-this-century-up-study-warns/ | More intense typhoons to come this century, UP study warns – UP Alumni Website | More intense typhoons to come this century, UP study warns December 18, 2023 Warming of sea surface in Asia-Pacific. Redder areas indicate a higher increase in temperature. (Photo credit: Delfino, R.J. et al. Response of damaging Philippines tropical cyclones to a warming climate using the pseudo global warming approach. Clim Dyn 61 (2023): p. 3506.) The Philippines should brace for potentially stronger and more destructive typhoons due to climate change, warns new research coming out of the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science’s Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UPD-CS IESM). Dr. Rafaela Jane Delfino and Dr. Gerry Bagtasa, together with colleagues from the UK, found that future Philippine typhoons may have a higher cyclone damage potential (CDP) than today’s typhoons. CDP is a metric that takes into account several factors, including the size of the cyclone and the speed of its winds. The scientists gathered data from recent typhoons and projected these onto likely future climate scenarios to figure out future CDPs. The greater the CDP, the greater potential damage costs, particularly from winds. Specifically, the researchers looked at three of the most deadly super typhoons in recent history: Haiyan (which happened in 2013 and was locally named Yolanda); Bopha (2012, Pablo); and Mangkhut (2018, Ompong). They then hypothesized the potential damage from these typhoons if they happened in a future where the climate is forecast to be warmer and more humid, based on multiple climate projections for the years 2070 to 2099. Moreover, by employing various projections and considering several factors such as atmospheric temperature, sea surface temperature, pressure, and relative humidity, the researchers were able to conclusively link climate change to the intensification of the three Philippine typhoons mentioned in the study. They also found that future typhoons may be expected to be stronger and more damaging. Like spinning tops, the potentially faster winds and slower movement of these future typhoons could lead to them lingering longer over land and therefore causing more damage. For example, under one forecast model, the CDP from a future cyclone similar to Super Typhoon Yolanda was seen to be as much as 37% greater than the damage experienced in 2013. In another simulation, Super Typhoon Ompong, which had a simulated maximum wind speed of 205 kph under present climate conditions, could potentially hit 270 kph under future climate conditions. The projections also showed an increase of as much as 50 kph in the maximum wind speeds of future typhoons like Yolanda and Pablo. “Based on our simulations, it is found that the most damaging tropical cyclones like Haiyan, Bopha, and Mangkhut will have higher wind-related damage potential in the future,” the researchers concluded in their paper. “Tropical cyclones of such intensity and damage potential in the future will have serious implications with the increasing exposure and vulnerability in the Philippines,” they added, calling for further research using other models and typhoon data sets. For interview requests and other concerns, please contact [email protected]. References: Delfino, R.J., Vidale, P.L., Bagtasa, G. et al. Response of damaging Philippines tropical cyclones to a warming climate using the pseudo global warming approach. Clim Dyn 61, 3499–3523 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00382-023-06742-6 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/edgardo-mendoza-tiamson-1942-2023/ | Edgardo Mendoza Tiamson (1942-2023) – UP Alumni Website | Edgardo Mendoza Tiamson (1942-2023) October 20, 2023 Lamentamos profundamente el fallecimiento de nuestro ex-jefe, Edgardo Tiamson, querido mentor, colega y amigo. Descanse en paz, Señor Tiamson. We are deeply saddened by the passing of our former chair, Sir Edgardo Tiamson, dear mentor, colleague, and friend. Rest in peace, Señor Tiamson. Source: UPD Department of European Languages Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/dr-salcedo-l-eduardo-ms-in-zoology-1973/ | Dr. Salcedo L. Eduardo (MS in Zoology 1973) – UP Alumni Website | Dr. Salcedo L. Eduardo (MS in Zoology 1973) October 20, 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/the-carillon-issue-2022/ | The Carillon issue (2022) – UP Alumni Website | The Carillon issue (2022) November 19, 2023 The January – December 2022 issue of Carillon, the University’s official alumni magazine is finally here! UP Carillon 2022 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/national-book-development-board-nbdb-translation-grants/ | National Book Development Board (NBDB) Translation Grants – UP Alumni Website | National Book Development Board (NBDB) Translation Grants May 10, 2021 Are you interested in translating your publications to regional and international languages? NBDB are pleased to inform you that they offer translation grants to Filipino Authors and Publishers who wish to translate and publish their books to other Filipino and international languages. This is for a total of P6.86 million grant for the National Translation Subsidy Program and International Translation Subsidy Program. Those who are interested in applying may visit https://booksphilippines.gov.ph/translation/. Applications for the 2021 cycle are due May 30, 2021. Results will be announced on June 30, 2021. Thank you and stay safe |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/investigating-the-role-of-bird-perches-in-reforestation/ | Investigating the role of bird perches in reforestation – UP Alumni Website | Investigating the role of bird perches in reforestation September 12, 2023 Reforesting damaged forests is crucial for fighting climate change and protecting wildlife. One common way to do this is by planting trees, but this can be expensive and labor-intensive. A cheaper and more effective approach is Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR), which can involve the use of bird perches to attract fruit-eating birds that can help spread tree seeds and speed up the natural regeneration of the forest. A Philippine green pigeon (Treron axillaris) is seen eating a fig, the seeds of which will be dispersed the next time the bird defecates. Researchers are looking at the potential role of artificial and natural bird perches in this dispersal process towards restoring degraded forests.(Photo credit: Jelaine Lim Gan) Researchers from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science Institute of Biology (UPD-CS IB), the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, and the UK’s Newcastle University aim to embark on a systematic review and meta analysis of previous studies and observations to figure out how well artificial and natural perches work in increasing seed dispersal and seedling growth on degraded areas. “The results will synthesize available evidence on the topic, identify knowledge gaps we need filling to upscale the strategy, and inform their use in concert with other ANR strategies,” the researchers said in their paper. “The search strategy was informed through a literature scan and discussions with stakeholders and experts,” they added. The meta study aims to see if perches help bring in more seeds and seedlings in terms of numbers and types. The researchers hope to learn how to use perches better and combine them with other strategies to bring damaged forests back to life. The results of the meta study are expected to be available in 2024. References: Gan, J. L., Grainger, M. J., Shirley, M. D. F., & Pfeifer, M. (03 August 2023). How effective are perches in promoting bird-mediated seed dispersal for natural forest regeneration? A systematic review protocol. Environmental Evidence, 12(1), 15. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13750-023-00308-z For interview requests and other media inquiries, please contact: UPD-CS Science Communications at [email protected] |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-dmmme-faculty-receives-award-from-hitachi-global-foundation/ | UP DMMME Faculty receives award from Hitachi Global Foundation – UP Alumni Website | UP DMMME Faculty receives award from Hitachi Global Foundation May 4, 2021 In the search for the 2020 Global Foundation Asia Innovation Award, the Encouragement Award was given to Prof. Mary Donnabelle Balela, Ph.D., of the UPD Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, for her research on the “Development of Efficient and Customizable Kapok Fiber Adsorbents for Water Treatment Applications”. The award program was launched in 2020 to promote science, technology and innovation that contributes to solving social issues and realizing a sustainable society in the ASEAN region. Eighteen (18) universities in the region were invited to submit Research and Development (R&D) results that contribute to the following targets of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): • Goal 2, “End Hunger”, and • Goal 3, “Good Health and Well-being”. According to the Hitachi Global Foundation website, this award recognizes individuals and groups that undeniably served public interests through their outstanding achievements in research and development (R&D) in the fields of science and technology, including their visions of an ideal future society and social implementation plans for R&D as a means of achieving SDGs. The call for the 2021 Hitachi Global Foundation Asia Innovation Award is ongoing. Please refer to the following link for details: http://bit.ly/Hitachi2021. Source: https://international.upd.edu.ph/up-dmmme-faculty-receives-award-from-hitachi-global-foundation/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/padayon/ | Padayon – UP Alumni Website | Padayon September 12, 2023 Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Photo courtesy of Nixie E. Serna. Nixie E. Serna Magna cum laude BA in English (Creative Writing) College of Humanities and Social Sciences University of the Philippines Mindanao I am Nixie E. Serna, 23 years old, from Surigao City. I studied BA in English (Creative Writing) at the University of the Philippines Mindanao and graduated Magna cum laude. As a creative writer, it is given that you have to be interested in reading and, of course, writing. At a young age, I had always been drawn to books. I usually spent my free time browsing in the library from the time I was in grade school. I would also spend the little money I saved from my ten-peso allowance to buy those booklets sold by visitors in school back then. Eventually, reading compelled me to write because I also wanted to create my own stories. My undergraduate thesis was an essay collection titled, Seismic, for which I received the Thesis with Distinction award. The essay collection was on disasters, particularly the 2017 earthquake in Surigao, the 2019 earthquake swarm in Davao, super typhoon Odette in 2021, the effects of the pandemic, and other personal disasters I have experienced. Some of my works have also been published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer Youngblood column, Life UPdates of Likhaan: UP Institute of Creative Writing, Dagmay.online, and Mindanews. Sinews of Syllables. Photo courtesy of Nixie E. Serna. Aside from reading and writing, I also draw in both traditional and digital media. I run an art account on social media; and you can find me on Instagram and Twitter by the username @nikushiisan. Most of my drawings are fanarts of media I like such as anime, K-pop, movies, or TV shows. I rarely upload drawings nowadays because of my busy schedule, but I try my best to draw every now and then to keep my skills sharp. One of my goals is to one day improve my art so that I can also illustrate my own stories and characters or produce illustrations for Filipino writers. In addition to reading, writing, and drawing, one of the hobbies that take my mind off the stress of academics and other matters is listening to K-pop songs, particularly the group EXO. I am an EXO stan or an EXO-L which is the official name of their fandom. I follow this K-pop group because of their diverse and great discography, artistry, and dedication to their fans. I also always keep in mind this quote by Kai, one of the members of EXO, about studying to motivate myself, “If you’re not good at studying, don’t even think about liking me. . . . Focus more on your studies than us and meet us again proudly in the future.” I do hope I can meet them at their concert in the future. Overcoming financial constraints My parents primarily supported me in my studies. However, there are four of us siblings in the family and their minimum wage is not enough to send us to school. As the eldest child, I had to find ways to fund my education. The Free Tertiary Education Law greatly helped me in achieving a higher education. Otherwise, it would have been difficult for me to enroll in college, especially in UP, considering that UP Mindanao is very far away from my hometown. Since my first year, I applied to the Student Learning Assistance System of UP so that I could receive a stipend to help me with my studies. Through the stipend I saved, I was able to buy a laptop and pay for the internet bill, both of which were necessary not only during face-to-face classes but especially during online classes due to the pandemic. During my second year, I applied for a scholarship sponsored by the UP Mindanao Foundation Inc. They were meticulous in accepting their scholars by checking their academic standing and economic background, but thankfully, I was accepted. Every semester, I would renew my scholarship by submitting my grades. Even during that time when we were devastated by super typhoon Odette in 2021, I persevered in completing my requirements so that I could renew my scholarship. I am immensely grateful to UPMFI and the taxpayers who helped me finish my education. I would surely use what I have learned in the University by giving back to the people. Dealing with disasters Aside from financial constraints, my college life was nothing short of disasters. Like my fellow batchmates, I had to endure the challenges brought by the pandemic in 2020, including the shift to online classes which took a toll on our mental health because of isolation. My parents were laid off from work and we had to rely on the cash assistance and ayuda from the government to sustain us. Around the height of the pandemic on September 2020, our house was also demolished since the lot it was standing on was sold to a new owner. We are temporarily living right now in a house that was intended for the stay-in employee of my mother’s employers. To sum up, we currently have no fixed abode because we do not have our own house. In October 2021, my father suffered a mild stroke and had to stop working to recover. We were able to get by and buy his maintenance medicine through the support of our relatives and family friends. As if we were not struggling enough, my hometown was leveled by super typhoon Odette in December 2021. Our roof was blown away and everything under it got soaked. For more than a month, we had no electricity, mobile signal, and we only had an intermittent water supply. I was in my third year at that time and it was around finals when the super typhoon struck. To comply with my remaining requirements, I went to charging stations to charge our flashlights and devices while I read my readings. At night by candlelight, I would write my papers by hand and then type them on my phone when I was able to charge the battery. I also contacted my professors once the mobile signal returned and relayed to them my situation. Despite the setbacks, I was able to submit my requirements on time. One of my professors told me that it was miraculous how I surpassed those challenges. Looking back, I sometimes cannot believe how I survived all of that. I was driven by my desire to win against my situation and I succeeded with the help of the people around me. The aftermath of super typhoon Odette. Photo courtesy of Nixie E. Serna. Although my family was not financially stable, I was not pressured and dictated upon to become anything they wanted me to be, which probably helped me to do well in my studies. There are expectations of me as the eldest daughter, but they never pressured me, which I greatly appreciate. My parents let me choose what path to take and only reminded me to focus and study hard so that I could achieve my dreams. Study habits and survival tips for students Regarding my studies, I always make sure that I have enough rest before I do my work. I listen to my body; if I am already sleepy then I take a break before proceeding again. A 30-minute to an hour nap will work wonders. I found myself more productive if I had enough sleep than when I did without it. Another thing that helped me with my studies was figuring out the type of environment that I thrived in. I am an introvert and I work best when I am alone and in a quiet area. I cannot do that with the crowded area we have in our house during the daytime so I work at night when everybody else is asleep because I easily get distracted by noise. Even when I was living in a boarding house with my classmates for my final semester, I tried looking for a spot where I could work peacefully or I asked them to keep it down when I was working. Knowing what environment works best for you can change the game in your studies. If I feel down in the dumps or when I am at an impasse, I always think of the quote by John Green in his book Turtles All the Way Down, “Your now is not your forever.” Whatever bad situation I am in, it will come to pass. The disasters I have experienced are a testament to that; those disasters were not forever. The same also goes for happy moments; so it is important to cherish them. Life is too fleeting to keep overthinking. The change you are looking for will find you if you carry on. Padayon. Speaking at the Recognition Program of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Photo courtesy of Nixie E. Serna. Plans after graduation Now that I have graduated, my priority is to be employed so that I can help my family, particularly my siblings who are still in school. I would like to work in the government or to teach because I would like to give back to the people. I would also like to pursue graduate studies so that I can further my education and be updated with the trends in my field. I know I have already mentioned this but I would like to say padayon to my fellow UP graduates and alumni as a closing note. I really like this binisaya word because it encapsulates the feeling of hope and the motivation to carry on in a single word. Wherever you are and wherever you will be, I hope you continue to padayon and never forget to serve the people. The people are counting on you. ——— Written by Nixie E. Serna for the UP Pagtatapos 2023 microsite. https://up.edu.ph/pagtatapos-2023/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/october-2022-physician-licensure-exam-up-topnotchers/ | October 2022 Physician Licensure Exam UP Topnotchers – UP Alumni Website | October 2022 Physician Licensure Exam UP Topnotchers November 11, 2022 University of the Philippines Manila graduates top the October 2022 Physician Licensure Exam. Justin Adriel Zent Gautier Togonon topped the list of passers with a rating of 89.00%, followed by Francesca Marie Aby Lagrosa, who scored 88.75%. Also on the topnotchers’ list are Trisha Marie Ramos at seventh, Christopher Tabora Pilarta at eighth, and Christine Bernadette Orfano Lo at tenth. Padayon, mga bagong doktor ng bayan! Source: University of the Philippines Manila Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-alumni-receive-2022-towns-award/ | UP alumni receive 2022 TOWNS Award – UP Alumni Website | UP alumni receive 2022 TOWNS Award November 8, 2022 Eight awardees who studied in the University of the Philippines (UP) were among the eleven recipients of the 2022 The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS) Awards given by the TOWNS Foundation, Inc. The awarding night was held on October 24 at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City. According to the TOWNS’ website, the award is given to Filipinas who have shown outstanding dedication, exceptional talent, and a history of contributing positively to society. This includes strengthening national capability, shaping the nation’s future, and serving as catalysts for economic, social and cultural development, national security, and national unity. The following are the awardees from UP: Photo from TOWNS Facebook page For Education and Entrepreneurship: Dr. Ani Rosa S. Almario, who graduated cum laude from the UP Diliman School of Economics and College of Education. Photo from TOWNS Facebook page For Molecular Biology: Dr. Pia D. Bagamasbad, who graduated cum laude from the UP Diliman College of Science. Photo from TOWNS Facebook page For Medicine: Dr. Beverly Lorraine C. Ho, who graduated cum laude from the UP Diliman College of Science and the UP Manila College of Medicine. Photo from TOWNS Facebook page For Data Science: Dr. Erika Fille T. Legara, who earned her Bachelor of Science in Physics, cum laude, MS in Physics, and doctorate degrees in Physics from UP Diliman. Photo from TOWNS Facebook page For Urban Transport: Keisha Alena L. Mayuga, who graduated from the UP Diliman College of Mass Communication. Her award was received by her family members as she is currently out of the country pursuing higher studies. Photo from TOWNS Facebook page For Community Service: Ana Patricia Non, who studied at the UP College of Fine Arts. Photo from TOWNS Facebook page For Marine Ecology Conservation: Anna Oposa Del Rosario, who graduated cum laude from UP Diliman College of Arts and Letters. Photo from TOWNS Facebook page For Marine Science: Dr. Aletta Concepcion T. Yniguez, who graduated magna cum laude from the UP Los Baños College of Arts and Sciences. The TOWNS award is given every three years, with the awarding ceremony held during the last week of October. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/may-2022-dentist-licensure-exam-up-topnotchers/ | May 2022 Dentist Licensure Exam UP topnotchers – UP Alumni Website | May 2022 Dentist Licensure Exam UP topnotchers May 23, 2022 The UP College of Dentistry posted a 100% in the May 2022 Dentist Licensure Exam, with two landing in the Top 10. #UPCD Source: https://www.prc.gov.ph/article/may-2022-dentist-licensure-examination University of the Philippines Manila Facebook post |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/sir-ole-rests/ | Sir OLE rests – UP Alumni Website | Sir OLE rests August 30, 2023 Evangelista. Photo from the UPDIO Archives Historian and UP Diliman (UPD) professor Oscar Llorente Evangelista, fondly known as “Sir OLE,” peacefully passed on Aug. 20 at the age of 88. Evangelista was first hired as a clerk at the Office of the Registrar and the University Student Council in 1953. He taught generations of students for almost half a century, starting in 1959 as an assistant instructor at the then College of Liberal Arts. He witnessed the evolution of the University, taking part in the teaching and development of general education courses as part of the University College, then the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), then the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP), which emerged in 1983 after the CAS was split. In a Facebook post in Oct. 2022, retired political science professor Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, PhD, a key figure in the Philippine government’s negotiations with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, mused on Evangelista’s generosity of spirit. “He served as student affairs officer at UP Diliman during the difficult martial law years, and somehow provided a buffer zone between the state’s repressive measures and students like us writing for the university paper or organizing for the student council and other organizations. What an inspiration they are of long lives meaningfully and happily lived… ” she said. Twice, Evangelista accepted the call to serve the student body, first as the fifth Dean of Students (1978-1983) and then as head of the Office of Student Affairs (now known as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs [OVCSA]) from July 1985 to Feb. 1986 as VCSA. Evangelista also served as Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs under three chancellors: Jose Abueva and Emerlinda Roman from Jan. 1990 to Mar. 1992; and again for Claro Llaguno from Nov. 1996 to Oct. 1999. After his retirement in 2000 with the rank of Professor 12, he compiled all of his writings and published them in 2008 as the book Icons and Institutions: Essays on the History of the University of the Philippines, 1952-2000. In a Facebook post dated Aug. 21, 2023, the Department of History, CSSP paid tribute to Evangelista, citing his exemplary service. “Higit sa lahat, laging maaalala si Sir OLE ng kanyang mga kapamilya, kaibigan, kasama sa departamento at mag-aaral bilang isang mabuting tao na naging huwaran sa pakikipagkapwa at marangal na pamumuno,” they said. In 2019, he and his wife Susan gave back to the college by renovating a room inside Palma Hall. It is now known as the Oscar and Susan Evangelista Reading Room. Upon the news of his passing, tributes began to pour in from former students, including that of Jose Wendell Capili, PhD, a professor at the UPD College of Arts and Letters. “I met him initially during my first year of teaching (AY 1988-1989). We were members of the UP Diliman University Student Council (USC) Electoral Board. Sir Oca was then Vice Chancellor (VC) for Community Affairs (previously, he was Dean of Students, 1978-1983). Though I was a newly-hired instructor, Sir Oca was encouraging, generous and cheerful. The budget for university committees was limited then, so he often treated us to lunch at the UFS canteen. My stint with the electoral board started my career in university administration,” Capili said. His wake was held from Aug. 21-22 at the Puerto Princesa Memorial Park. Source: https://upd.edu.ph/sir-ole-rests |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upv-homecoming-in-new-highs-post-pandemic/ | UPV Homecoming in New Highs Post-Pandemic – UP Alumni Website | UPV Homecoming in New Highs Post-Pandemic August 29, 2023 GC Castro, UPV-OAR Motorcade UPV Homecoming Dinner and Awards Night UPV Homecoming Dinner and Awards Night Health & Wellness The UPV alumni were treated to a series of face to face events in the 2023 UPV Homecoming. The main highlights were held from August 18 to 20, 2023 in the UPV Iloilo City Campus. The university’s Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) partnered with the various alumni associations, organizations, batches, offices, and colleges to come up with the various activities for the alumni. The UP Alumni Association Iloilo Chapter (UPAA-IC) organized and co-organized the bulk of events during this Homecoming season such as UPadyak bike ride, Alumni Games (which include basketball, badminton, and football), as well as the motorcade, food fair and bazaar, wellness activities, the annual election for their board of directors, and the much celebrated annual Homecoming Dinner and Awards Night. Hamili Hamilia Homecoming Run UP! fun run Other partner alumni associations which organized more institutionalized and recurring events include UP Silak/UP Silab AA who conducted the Run UP! fun run, and the Golden Lunch for the university’s retired faculty and staff; UP Scintilla Jvris/UP Stella Juris AA, organized the solemn and recurring Homecoming Mass; Validus Amicitia Brotherhood AA held the yearly favorite VArrio Fiesta brunch for the alumni; and UP Hamili/UP Hamilia AA, with their signature lechon baka (roast beef) for all. OneUPV, meanwhile held an online Homecoming for alumni from different parts of the world. SoTech Bingo Goldies Day Alumni association and college tandems include the School of Technology and SOTECH AA, in their regular SoTech Socials and Bingo!; iAmUPHi and UP High School in Iloilo for the colorful, whole-day event, Goldies Day. Alumni batches also mounted events such as UPHSI Class of 1968’s Tribute to My Alma Mater, an art exhibit of works by their fellow alumnus Prof. Roman Sanares—half of the proceedings from the event are intended to go to UPHSI projects; UPVHS Class of 1983’s showing of 3 short films of renowned Prof. Kevin Piamonte; UPVHS Class of 1965’ free food kiosks, and UPVHS Class of 1981’s Dugo Kay Isko, a yearly blood donation drive. Mini homecomings included the College of Management’s Alumni Homecoming dubbed ‘Back2Base’, and UP Hamili / Hamilia’s Homecoming held at District 21 Hotel. Various alumni appreciation efforts were made during some of the events. During Goldies Day, high school batches who were donors to UPV’s ‘Adopt a Room’ Project were given recognition. In the Homecoming Dinner and Awards Night, held at Diversion21 Hotel, three of the remaining pioneer alumni and 12 outstanding professionals were awarded the Oblation Trophy. UPV Chancellor Clement C. Camposano graced the various events. Other UPV officials were also present in various activities including Vice Chancellor for Administration John Lorenz R. Belanio, Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development Rhodella A. Ibabao, Vice Chancellor for Acedemic Affairs Philip Ian P. Padilla, Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension Harold M. Monteclaro, and OAR Director Rey Carlo T. Gonzales. The annual Homecoming series of events is celebrated by the university in partnership with the various alumni associations, organizations, batches, offices, and colleges. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/ph-archaeologist-educator-named-finalists-at-global-australian-awards/ | PH archaeologist, educator named finalists at Global Australian awards – UP Alumni Website | PH archaeologist, educator named finalists at Global Australian awards September 21, 2023 By Bernadette E. Tamayo TWO Filipinos have been chosen as finalists at the 2023 Global Australian Awards for their “significant work” in their respective fields, the Ambassador of Australia to the Philippines Hae Kyong Yu said. “I am extremely proud of our Filipino Australia Global Alumni Dr. Armand Mijares and Professor Abelardo David Jr. who were recently recognized as Game Changers,” Yu wrote on X (formerly Twitter). The ambassador on Monday said Mijares is “a renowned Filipino archaeologist who led the team that discovered Homo Luzonensis.” Abelardo has “dedicated his career to create inclusive education and development opportunities for Filipino youth with disabilities,” Yu added. According to advance.org, the Global Australian Awards recognize global Australians – including Australians living and working overseas, international alumni of Australian universities, and recent migrants to Australia “who are innovating in their field and shaping the world.” Mijares, a professor of Archaeology at the University of the Philippines-Diliman, specializes in early human migration from Africa to Southeast Asia, advance.org said. He took his doctorate degree in Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology at the Australian National University in 2002. Mijares gained global recognition in 2019 after he and his team discovered the bones of two adults and a child during multiple archaeological digs in Callao Cave, from a previously unknown human-related species now called Homo Luzonensis. Through uranium-series dating, the bones were found to be 50,000 to 67,000 years old – making them the “earliest human remains to be discovered in the Philippines,” advance.org said. David is an occupational therapist and educator who has dedicated his career to creating inclusive education and development opportunities for “differently-abled children across the Philippines,” advance.org said. Widely known as “Teacher Archie,” he has founded organizations aimed at driving accessible and inclusive health, education and livelihood programs for marginalised communities, it added. He started his career studying Occupational Therapy at UP. During his internships, he discovered his passion for working with children with developmental conditions such as autism, down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. After graduating, he started teaching at UP, before travelling to Australia to undertake a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of Queensland. Source: https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/09/19/news/ph-archaeologist-educator-named-finalists-at-global-australian-awards |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/cas-maria-filomena-singh-is-new-supreme-court-justice/ | CA’s Maria Filomena Singh is new Supreme Court justice – UP Alumni Website | CA’s Maria Filomena Singh is new Supreme Court justice May 19, 2022 By CNN Philippines Staff Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 18) — President Rodrigo has appointed Court of Appeals Justice Maria Filomena Singh as the newest Supreme Court justice on Wednesday. Singh will be Duterte’s last appointee to the high court before he steps down as chief executive in June. She will take over the post vacated by retired Associate Justice Estela Perlas-Bernabe who retired on May 14. JUST IN: President Duterte names Court of Appeals Justice Maria Filomena Singh as his last appointee to the Supreme Court before he steps down from office. Singh replaces retired SC Justice Estela Perlas-Bernabe, sources say. @cnnphilippines 📸: SC PIO pic.twitter.com/iOT1rBPxNz — Anjo Cagmat Alimario (@anjocalimario) May 18, 2022 Singh graduated from the University of the Philippines with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English, before earning her Juris Doctor degree from the Ateneo de Manila University School of Law. A statement from the Supreme Court said she obtained her Master of Laws in International Legal Studies at the Washington College of Law of the American University in Washington, D.C. She was appointed as an associate justice to the Court of Appeals in 2014. Singh will take her oath on May 18 and will become one of the longest serving Supreme Court justices before her mandatory retirement in 2036. CNN Philippines’ Anjo Alimario contributed to this report. Source: https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/5/18/maria-filomena-singh-supreme-court-justice.html |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-geologists-sweep-2023-prc-licensure-exam/ | UP geologists sweep 2023 PRC Licensure Exam – UP Alumni Website | UP geologists sweep 2023 PRC Licensure Exam November 20, 2023 All ten topnotchers of the Philippine Regulation Commission’s (PRC’s) recently-conducted annual Geologists Licensure Exam are from the UP Diliman College of Science National Institute of Geological Sciences (UPD-CS NIGS). Jerome Garcia Formaran aced the exam with a score of 84.70%, followed by Paulo Lim Realengo and Twinkle Caubalejo Kang at 83.80% and 82.00%, respectively. The rest of the top performers in the fourth to tenth spots were Gerard Vann Vincent Tacuyan Gomez (82.80%); Venus Aquino Tagle (82.70%); Aris Paolo Afable Castro (82.50%); Paul Joshua Paclibar Villora (82.40%); Sophia Therese Leonida Pamati-an (82.20%); Rio Angela Funakoshi Castro (81.80%); and Rose Valerie Aranda Pimentel (81.60%). UPD-CS NIGS was also the overall top-performing school, with 48 of 52 examinees having passed the licensure exam—a passing rate of 92.31% for the Institute. In comparison, the total passing rate for all 351 examinees from across the country was 47.01%. The PRC Geologists Licensure Exam was computer-based, and held online from November 13 to 15, 2023. Pursuant to Republic Act 10166, also known as the Geology Profession Act of 2012, the PRC Geology Licensure is a requirement for any individual who wants to practice geology as a profession in the Philippines. For interview requests and other concerns, please contact [email protected]. |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upaa-to-support-governments-ambisyon-2040/ | UPAA to support government’s Ambisyon 2040 – UP Alumni Website | UPAA to support government’s Ambisyon 2040 September 14, 2023 Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc Arsenio Balisacan, National Economic and Development Authority Secretary and 2023 UPAA Most Distinguished Alumnus, receives a certificate and tokens of appreciation from the UP Alumni Association (UPAA), represented by Robert Lester Aranton, UPAA President and Alumni Regent, for being the resource speaker of the UP Alumni Council Meeting on August 18, 2023 at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Milagros de Guzman, UPAA Assistant Secretary, and Amina Zalmira Rasul-Bernardo, UPAA Board of Directors member and Council Meeting master of ceremonies, look on. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UPMPRO. The University of the Philippines Alumni Council, the advisory body of the UP Alumni Association (UPAA), resolved to fully support Ambisyon 2040, the government’s program for long-term economic growth. The council made the resolution during its annual meeting with the theme, “Handog sa Pamantasan, Pag-alay sa Bayan”. With resource person for the resolution, Secretary Arsenio Balisacan of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The meeting was held at the Ang Bahay ng Alumni in UP Diliman on August 18. Balisacan, this year’s UPAA Most Distinguished Alumnus, explained Ambisyon 2040 in his UP Alumni Council Meeting lecture, “Social and Economic Transformation for Inclusive Philippine Development”. The program envisions human development as “matatag, maginhawa, at panatag”. He emphasized that a “rapid, sustained, and inclusive growth is a necessary condition for the Philippines to become a predominantly middle-class society” by 2040. Balisacan spoke of a target annual growth rate of 6-8.5%. Arsenio Balisacan, National Economic and Development Authority Secretary and 2023 UPAA Most Distinguished Alumnus, delivers his lecture, “Social and Economic Transformation for Inclusive Philippine Development” as the resource speaker for the UP Alumni Council Meeting on August 18, 2023 at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UPMPRO. While maintaining that the trick to growth is in the hands of the private sector, particularly through innovation and actively targeting bigger markets, government must raise its spending to achieve the targeted growth rates. Balisacan said government must sustain spending on infrastructure at 5-6% of GDP (gross domestic product). He said NEDA would continue monitoring and advising slow spenders in government. Balisacan further highlighted the need for government to enhance society’s ecosystem for research and development and innovations, requiring, among others, robust partnership among government, private sector, and the academe. The UP Alumni Council through Atty. Raul Reyes, the UPAA legal counsel and Chair of Council’s Resolution Committee, presented a draft of the resolution, which stated that the UPAA “will fully support the [NEDA’S] program for long-term economic growth called the Ambisyon 2040”. Raul Reyes, UP Alumni Association (UPAA) Legal Counsel and UPAA Resolutions Committee Chair, presents the draft Council Resolutions to the Alumni Council body during the Council Meeting on August 18, 2023 at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UPMPRO. It further resolved that the UPAA “will support and participate in the academe’s role in the government’s plan for social and economic transformation in order to raise the quality of investments vis-a-vis employment” and that it “will actively contribute to and encourage academic programs that will produce graduates who are eligible to provide efficient human capital to the government’s programs”. The UP Alumni Council is composed of: University officials, deans and directors; past and present members of the UP Board of Regents; the current UPAA Board of Directors and the current officers of the UPAA chapters; the Distinguished Alumni Awardees; and other persons as may be designated by the UPAA Board of Directors. It holds the annual meeting in order to draft and pass resolutions presented for endorsement to the general UPAA membership during the General Homecoming. These resolutions are then submitted to: the UP alumni in Congress and in the Senate for aid in legislation; the Board of Regents; and appropriate government and private agencies for reference in formulation of policies. Additional photos of the Alumni Council Meeting are available below. Milagros de Guzman, Assistant Secretary of the UP Alumni Association, delivers the invocation during the UP Alumni Council Meeting on August 18, 2023 at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UPMPRO. Robert Lester Aranton, UPAA President and Alumni Regent, delivers the welcome remarks during the UP Alumni Council Meeting on August 18, 2023 at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UPMPRO Jeanette Yasol-Naval, UP System Office of Alumni Relations Director, makes a roll call of the UP Alumni Council during their annual meeting held on August 18, 2023 at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UPMPRO . Herminio Bagro III, UP Alumni Association (UPAA) Secretary and UP Alumni Council Meeting Committee Chair, introduces the resource speaker for the UP Alumni Council Meeting on August 18, 2023 at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UPMPRO. Arsenio Balisacan, National Economic and Development Authority Secretary and 2023 UPAA Most Distinguished Alumnus. delivers his lecture, “Social and Economic Transformation for Inclusive Philippine Development” as the resource speaker for the UP Alumni Council Meeting on August 18, 2023 at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City; with the panelists: Herminio Bagro III, UP Alumni Association (UPAA) Secretary and UP Alumni Council Meeting Committee Chair; Robert Lester Aranton, UPAA President and Alumni Regent; Jeanette Yasol-Naval, Acting Vice President for Public Affairs and UP System Office of Alumni Relations Director; and Amina Zalmira Rasul-Bernardo, UPAA Board of Director member and 2016 UPAA Most Distinguished Alumna. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UPMPRO. The UP Alumni Council led by the UP Alumni Association Board of Directors conducts the annual meeting to draft resolutions to be supported by the UP Alumni Association for forwarding to top policy bodies of the country, on August 18, 2023 at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UPMPRO. The UP Alumni Council members raise their fists as they sing the closing lines of “UP Naming Mahal” at the closing of the UP Alumni Council Meeting on August 18, 2023 at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UPMPRO. UP President Angelo Jimenez joins the UP Alumni Council for lunch during the latter’s annual meeting held this year on August 18 at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UPMPRO. Source: https://up.edu.ph/upaa-to-support-governments-ambisyon-2040/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-scientists-make-composite-flowers-to-fight-cancer-causing-dyes/ | UP scientists make composite flowers to fight cancer-causing dyes – UP Alumni Website | UP scientists make composite flowers to fight cancer-causing dyes October 6, 2023 Scientists from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) have simplified the process of making microscopic composite flowers that can neutralize the highly carcinogenic azo dyes widely used in food, clothes, and medicines. Seen under an electron microscope, these nanoflowers—each one less than half the width of a human hair—feature a gold center surrounded by ‘petals’ made from a copper compound. This nanomaterial has been found to facilitate the degradation of widely used but highly toxic azo dyes. (Photo credit: Wiley-VCH; see reference below) Azo dyes are synthetic colorants that come in a variety of vivid colors, including red, orange, and yellow. They were commonly used in everything from denim and leather to soft drinks and jams. However, it was discovered that some azo dyes are closely linked to bladder cancer. Moreover, the regulated use and safe disposal of these carcinogenic azo dyes remain a global concern. A new material that may help to safely degrade azo dyes was recently investigated by Enrico Daniel R. Legaspi, Prof. Michelle D. Regulacio, and Leila Andrea E. Pineda from the Institute of Chemistry (UPD-CS IC); Luce Vida A. Sayson of the Material Science and Engineering Program (UPD-CS MSEP); and colleagues from Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR). The nanocomposite material exhibits a flower-like structure, each just around 50 nanometers in diameter or less than half the width of a human hair, with a gold (Au) center surrounded by petal-like copper oxide (Cu2O) crystals. It was found that this configuration greatly enhances Cu2O’s ability to catalyze the breakdown of azo dyes into harmless chemicals. The researchers said that this is the first time that this flower-like configuration has been synthesized in a single manufacturing setup, thereby paving the way for easier and more affordable production. “The one-pot synthesis protocol presented in this work is a more straightforward and less laborious approach that does not require a separate pre-synthesis step. Furthermore, the synthesis can be conveniently performed at ambient conditions using nontoxic reagents,” the researchers explained in their paper. “The uniquely designed Au-Cu2O nanoflowers were found to effectively catalyze the borohydride-mediated degradation of synthetic azo dyes. The hybrid exhibited superior catalytic activity relative to pristine Cu2O, underscoring the significance of creating a nanocomposite,” they added. For interview requests and other concerns, please contact [email protected]. References: Legaspi, E. D. R., Regulacio, M. D., Pineda, L. A. E., Sayson, L. V. A., Jiang, W., Heng, J. Z. X., Wu, W., & Ye, E. (2023). Facile One‐Pot Synthesis of Uniquely Designed Au−Cu2O Nanocomposites for Effective Catalytic Degradation of Azo Dyes. ChemistrySelect, 8(25), e202300904. https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202300904 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/up-honors-its-77-up-scientists/ | UP honors its 77 UP Scientists – UP Alumni Website | UP honors its 77 UP Scientists October 3, 2023 Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta A group photo for posterity of the awardees, University officials and guests of the awarding ceremony at the DL Umali Hall, UP Los Baños. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UP MPRO. The University of the Philippines (UP) honored its outstanding UP Scientists in an awarding ceremony titled “Celebrating Odysseys of Scientific Excellence”, which was held on September 29, 2023 at the Dioscoro L. Umali Hall in UP Los Baños (UPLB). A total of 77 UP faculty members were appointed “UP Scientist” during the 1381st meeting of the UP Board of Regents (BOR) on May 25, 2023, comprising Batch 2022-2024 of the UP Scientific Productivity System (SPS). Of the 77, 22 are from UP Diliman, 33 from UPLB, 18 from UP Manila, and two each from UP Mindanao and UP Visayas. Watch the streaming video of the ceremony here The UP SPS was established by the UP BOR in August 2005 to support the development of science and technology and to encourage and reward scientific productivity in UP. Vice President for Academic Affairs Leo Cubillan speaking to awardees and guests at the ceremony. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UP MPRO. According to the UP Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the University has been supporting its scientists through the provision of research funds and by honoring with the “UP Scientist” Award those who have distinguished themselves in their specialized disciplines. The Award bestows not just esteemed recognition but also material incentives and a conducive environment that fosters advanced scientific productivity for national development. Since the inception of the UP SPS, the University has issued 774 appointments to the UP Scientist ranks—with scientists meeting the requirements of the ranks retaining or improving their ranks. The event was attended by officials of the UP System, including UP President Angelo A. Jimenez, Vice President for Academic Affairs Leo Cubillan, Vice President for Public Affairs Roland Tolentino, and chancellors of the UP constituent units—UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Vistan, UPLB Chancellor Jose Camacho, National Scientist and UP Manila Chancellor Carmencita Padilla, UP Mindanao Chancellor Lyre Anni Murao, and UP Visayas Chancellor Clement Camposano. President Angelo Jimenez giving his keynote address at the awarding ceremony. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UP MPRO. University officials and awardees throwing their clenched fists in the air as they sing the University Hymn UP Naming Mahal. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UP MPRO. Source: https://up.edu.ph/up-honors-its-77-up-scientists/ |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/urgent-hiring-one-1-junior-project-assistant/ | Urgent Hiring! One (1) Junior Project Assistant – UP Alumni Website | Urgent Hiring! One (1) Junior Project Assistant May 31, 2023 Be part of the UP Office of Alumni Relations family! We are looking for one (1) qualified individual to fill the Junior Project Assistant (JPA) position in the UPS-OAR. Interested applicants may send their application packets to [email protected] on or before June 15, 2023. Position: Junior Project Assistant (JPA) (Salary Grade 13) Nature of Appointment: Contract of Service Place of Assignment: UP Office of Alumni Relations Duties and responsibilities: Create and manage official social media accounts and website, Create posts on all social media platforms and website; including writing and editing for the promotion of programs, activities, and other alumni related events; Respond to queries received on the social media accounts; Develop social media content plan that is consistent with the University’s identity; Prepare monthly reports to monitor and evaluate the social media platforms and website performances; Keep up to date on the best practices and emerging trends in social media and website; and Perform other administrative tasks that may be assigned by the director. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job, At least two years of relevant experience; Proficient in using Adobe Creative Cloud Applications; Proficient in using MS Office Applications and virtual collaboration tools; Must have excellent written communication skills; and Must have a thorough understanding of social media management and strategies. How to apply? Interested applicants should submit a copy of the following requirements to [email protected] using this subject line format: Application for Junior Project Assistant – [Last name], [First name] Letter of Application addressed to: Jeanette L. Yasol-Naval, Ph.D. Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs Director for Office of Alumni Relations Curriculum Vitae Certificate/s of training attended and portfolio of work (if any) #connectingUPalumni |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/excerpt-from-up-president-angelo-jijil-jimenezs-presentation-before-the-friends-of-up-foundation-in-america/ | Excerpt from UP President Angelo “Jijil” Jimenez’s presentation before the Friends of UP Foundation in America – UP Alumni Website | Excerpt from UP President Angelo “Jijil” Jimenez’s presentation before the Friends of UP Foundation in America October 24, 2023 Watch an excerpt from UP President Angelo “Jijil” Jimenez’s presentation before the Friends of UP Foundation in America at the Harvard Club on October 18, 2023. Video courtesy of: Mr. Eli Cueva, New York |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/groundbreaking-for-repair-of-2-upv-heritage-structures-slated-june-5/ | Groundbreaking for repair of 2 UPV heritage structures slated June 5 – UP Alumni Website | Groundbreaking for repair of 2 UPV heritage structures slated June 5 May 30, 2023 Mr. Carlson Alelis A groundbreaking ceremony for the repair of two heritage structures inside the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), Iloilo City campus – the Old High School and Woman’s Club buildings – through the Hadumanan Project is slated on June 5, 2023. The said buildings will be repurposed into an events area for arts and culture exhibits (galleries, merchandize products) and joint shop. The ceremony at the UPV Little Theatre will be attended by prominent public servants who are also UP High School in Iloilo (UPHSI) alumni, namely former Sen. Franklin Drilon, retired Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza, and Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor, Jr. Both Drilon and Jardeleza are instrumental to the realization of the project. Chancellor Clement Camposano will give the background of the project. Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas is also scheduled to attend the ceremony. The Old High School Building currently needs to address non-compliance with the Philippine Fire Code (Republic Act 9514), flooding in the surrounding area, and lack of rehabilitation of its drainage system and pathways. The Woman’s Club Building, on the other hand, has issues with non-compliance with RA 9514 and the Accessibility Law (BP 344); flooding in the surrounding area, lack of rehabilitation of its drainage system and pathways; and lack of proper easement between the building and the UPHSI Multi-purpose Building. The fund source for the repair of the two buildings will come from the General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2022, prioritized by Drilon during his last term as senator. Meanwhile, the fund source for the assessment is from Jardeleza, the UPHSI class of 1965, and the GAA 2021 for the creation of UPV’s Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plan (LUDIP), handled by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development (OVCPD). In one of her presentations, Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development Rhodella Ibabao said the Old High School Building served as a structure that was utilized by UPHSI in the early days of UP in Iloilo, while the Woman’s Club Building was the first of its kind in an Iloilo-based school by pioneering UPV’s initiatives towards women’s rights. At present, the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) holds office at the Old High School Building, while the Health Services Unit (HSU) previously occupied the Woman’s Club Building before transferring to the newly-constructed Administration Building, Iloilo City campus. The adaptive reuse of the two buildings ensures that they become relevant to the times, especially to the needs of the University. (With sources from OVCPD) Source: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/news/groundbreaking-for-repair-of-2-upv-heritage-structures-slated-june-5 |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upaa-baguio-northern-luzon-chapter-and-friends-of-up-baguio-alumni-turns-over-donation-to-chancellor-abansi/ | UPAA Baguio-Northern Luzon Chapter and friends of UP Baguio Alumni turns over donation to Chancellor Abansi – UP Alumni Website | UPAA Baguio-Northern Luzon Chapter and friends of UP Baguio Alumni turns over donation to Chancellor Abansi October 20, 2023 October 19, 2023, former board members of the UP Alumni Association Baguio-Northern Luzon Chapter and friends of UP Baguio Alumni turned over its donation to Chancellor Corazon L. Abansi to fund the renovation/repair of the hallway, offices of the University Student Council, Council of Leaders and Outcrop- Alumni Center-UP Baguio. Taos pusong pasasalamat sa walang sawang pag-suporta sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas Baguio! In photo: UP Baguio Alumni and Friends. Left to right, John Henry Romero, Monalie Sta Cruz-Romero, Chancellor Corazon Abansi, Lilia Bautista, John Ray Libiran and Gil Bautista. Source: UP Baguio Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/upavf-and-up-sigma-beta-sorority-baguio-hosts-legal-aid-event/ | UPAVF and UP Sigma Beta Sorority–Baguio hosts Legal Aid event – UP Alumni Website | UPAVF and UP Sigma Beta Sorority–Baguio hosts Legal Aid event October 17, 2023 In a remarkable partnership, the University of the Philippines Baguio, alongside the UP Baguio Alumni Volunteers and Friends (UPAVF) and the UP Sigma Beta Sorority – Baguio, hosted a Legal Aid event on October 16, 2023 at the Iskolar ng Bayan Building, UP Baguio. This Legal Aid initiative, in collaboration with the University of Baguio – School of Law, Saint Louis University – School of Law, and the Cordillera Career Development Colleges – College of Law, was organized under the auspices of the UP Baguio Alumni Relations Office. The UPAVF, primarily comprising legal professionals, were instrumental in bringing this event to fruition. The public had the opportunity to access services, which included legal counseling, as well as the drafting and notarization of simple oaths and affidavits, offering crucial legal support to those in need. Furthermore, the collaboration with SLU, UB, and CCDC marked the beginning of potential opportunities to serve the community. This partnership signified a step toward a more robust commitment to addressing legal needs in the region. Source and more photos: University of the Philippines Baguio Facebook |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/violeta-lit-bs-home-technology-1971/ | Ms. Violeta J. Lit (BS Home Technology 1971) – UP Alumni Website | Ms. Violeta J. Lit (BS Home Technology 1971) October 20, 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/faqs-for-up-alumni-email/ | FAQs for UP Alumni Email – UP Alumni Website | FAQs for UP Alumni Email Q: What is the UP Alumni email? A: UP Alumni email is an email service under Google Workspace for Education that is offered as a gift from the University to all its alumni. This is separate from UP email ([email protected]). Unlike your UP email or other web-based email accounts, the UP Alumni email can be used throughout your lifetime. Soon, your UP email account will be needed to log in using your own password to update your personal contact information at the UP System Office of Alumni Relations website. Q: Who can avail the UP alumni email? ([email protected]) A: The UP Alumni email is for those who have completed an academic program from the University of the Philippines (UP). This includes one who has his/her Certificate Degree, Diploma Degree, Associates Degree, Undergraduate Degree, Master’s Degree, Doctorate Degree, and Honoris Causa at UP. Q: How many times can I apply for a UP Alumni email account? A: You may only apply for a UP alumni email account ONCE. The system detects if you had multiple registrations even if you used another email address for application. If you have missed the five-day window for submitting a valid ID to OAR, you may still submit anytime using the email address you used for application. Inability to submit a valid ID to OAR will delay the confirmation of your application but it will still be processed once you have completed the requirements. Refrain from re-applying using another email address because it will only further delay the process of your application. Q: May I request for a personalized username for my UP Alumni email account? A: No. The UP ITDC follows a system-generated naming convention when creating usernames for UP Alumni email accounts. You may file a support ticket at: https://ictsupport.up.edu.ph/open.php if there are typographical errors on your username given that you will also provide supporting documents for verification. Q: What are the perks of having a UP Alumni email? A: The UP Alumni email marks you as a Proud Isko or Iska, and is a symbol of your connection to the University of the Philippines. You will get updates to the latest UP activities and UP alumni events happening across campuses and all over the world through the monthly eNewsletter, the UP Alumni Update. The alumni email account will also bring you closer to the University by providing you with opportunities for donation or volunteerism. Q: Will the UP Alumni email give me access to Zoom, Canva, and Microsoft Office? A: The UP Alumni Email does not have provisions for Zoom, Canva, and Microsoft Office. These are for @up.edu.ph email ONLY. Q. Can you transfer your files automatically from UP email ([email protected]) to UP Alumni email ([email protected])? A: The UP alumni email is not linked to your UP email. You must manually transfer your files from your UP email to UP alumni email. Q: Will my UP email be removed when I apply for alumni email even if I am still affiliated with UP? A: Having a UP alumni email will not affect your UP email as long as you are affiliated with the University of the Philippines as faculty, graduate student, Admin staff, and REPS. Q: Why do I get a Google Alert that the email message containing my newly created UP Alumni Mail account credentials is being tagged as a dangerous or phishing email? A: The UP Alumni Mail account credentials are sent in bulk during batch processing, and sometimes your email provider mistakes the emails sent as spam. UP ITDC is in close coordination with Google to prevent this from happening. Q: What will I do if I’m getting 404 page not found when trying to access the Alumni Email Registration (AER) site? A: Try clearing your cache on your browser or you may trying opening the AER page on other browser. Q: What will I do if I encounter technical issues on my UP Alumni email account? A: For concerns on the following: Was not able to set-up two-step verification Forgot password (recovering UP Email Account password, Password reset) Was not able to receive alumni email credentials but was recorded ISSUED on OAR Database (resending email credentials) File a support ticket here: https://ictsupport.up.edu.ph/open.php When submitting a ticket for alumni email concerns, use the following: Help Topic: UP Alumni Mail Account Constituent University: UP Alumni Office: Office of Alumni Relations For self-service recovery of UP Email account password, (This is only applicable to those accounts with 2-step verification activated and recovery email/number already set up.) visit: https://itdc.up.edu.ph/faqs/how-to-recover-your-up-mail-account-password-self-service Q: How can I follow up on my registration? A: For follow-up on alumni email account (@alum.up.edu.ph), please email:[email protected] Alumni Email Registration Explainer |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/university-of-the-philippines-system-up-privacy-notice-for-alumni/ | UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES SYSTEM (UP) PRIVACY NOTICE FOR ALUMNI – UP Alumni Website | UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES SYSTEM (UP) PRIVACY NOTICE FOR ALUMNI Republic Act 9500 requires the University of the Philippines to uphold the principle of democratic governance by, among others, providing that the alumni be represented in the Board of Regents by the President of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) and organizing public fora to enable the alumni to discuss non-academic issues affecting Philippine society. See https://osu.up.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/RA-9500-UP-CHARTER_1.pdf. In order to comply with the Charter the University must therefore necessarily process the personal and sensitive personal information of its alumni. The University is committed to uphold the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA) in the course of processing such information. http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2012/08/15/republic-act-no-10173/. This notice explains in general terms, the purpose and legal basis for the processing of such personal information collected by UP from alumni like you, the measures in place to protect your data privacy and the rights that you may exercise in relation to such information. The term UP/University/us/our refers to the University of the Philippines System and Constituent University offices. The term you/your refers to alumni who obtained a degree from, or were awarded a certificate by, the University of the Philippines as well as the regular members of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association who include those who are former regular students of the University having earned at least sixty (60) academic units and not having been dismissed for misconduct or scholastic deficiency (Art. IV a, Amended By Laws of the UP Alumni Association ). See http://www.upalumni.ph/amended-by-laws-of-the-university-of-the-philippines-alumni-association-inc-as-of-june-26-2010/. PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED FROM ALUMNI, THE PURPOSE AND LEGAL BASIS FOR COLLECTING THE INFORMATION Various UP offices as well as the UPAA collect your personal information through paper based and online processing systems. Some applications require you to provide a photograph. In some instances, your image may be captured by UP’s CCTV cameras when you file paper based applications. In the case of alumni who earned a degree or certificate from the University, you provided personal information in the course of your enrollment and when you subsequently applied for graduation. For all those who are UPAA regular members by virtue of their previous enrollment as regular students in the University as mentioned above, the relevant Office of the University Registrar archives your student records and provides information to the UP Office of Alumni Relations when your application form is transmitted by the UPAA to the UPS OAR and the latter requests that your information be verified in connection with your UPAA application and/or or your application for a UP alumni email address. Personal information found in the application and other related forms of the UPAA that require you to provide express consent for the processing of your information are transmitted to and processed by the UP System Office of Alumni Relations and/or the relevant University Registrars. Your name, contact details, information about your U.P. education including your student number or information are used to verify your identity and prevent identity fraud, create or update your UP OAR alumni record and UPAA membership record and provide you with a UPAA ID as well as services e.g. UP alumni email. Information about your UP education e.g. degree or certificate obtained or number of units earned, scholastic standing, disciplinary record are used to determine whether you are qualified to be a regular member of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association pursuant to its Amended By Laws so that the University will be able to inform the UPAA if you are entitled as a matter of right to vote and/or be voted upon during the UPAA elections and may also be used to determine whether you are qualified to receive awards from the University and/or UPAA. Your address(es) email and telephone or cellular phone numbers are used in order to contact you in the manner that you have indicated in your UPS OAR record and/or UPAA membership application/renewal, for the purpose of informing you of University alumni and/or UPAA events or news about UP, to transmit UP and/or UPAA publications and messages , opportunities for making donations to UP in cash or through services/volunteer work, relaying messages from other UPAA members. Health information in the form of dietary restrictions, allergies, disabilities etc may be provided by UPS OAR and/or UPAA to service providers in the course of organizing events. The abovementioned personal and sensitive personal information may also be used by UP and/or the UPAA for providing you with other services such as access to University e.g. library, health services, or UPAA facilities and for such other purposes that would enable UPAA and UPS OAR to carry out their respective mandates pursuant to the UPAA bylaws and the provisions of the University of the Philippines Charter RA 9500. UP does not process your personal information to carry out any wholly automated decision making that affects you. When consent is the appropriate or relevant basis for collecting your personal information, the University and/or UPAA will obtain such consent in written, electronic, or recorded form at the appropriate time. Pursuant to the DPA, you are allowed to withdraw consent at any time. NON-DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO THIRD PARTIES EXCEPT UPON YOUR CONSENT OR AS REQUIRED OR PERMITTED BY LAW As a general rule, UP will only disclose your personal and sensitive personal information to third parties with your consent. The University will disclose or share such information only when required or allowed by law. For example see Philippine Regulatory Commission MC 2015- 885 http://application1.prc.gov.ph/uploaded/documents/resoftcopyoftheissuances2015/2015-885.pdf. Under the DPA, personal information may be processed, e.g. collected, stored and disclosed, when it is necessary in order for UP to comply with a legal obligation; to protect your vitally important interests including life and health; respond to a national emergency, public order, and safety; fulfill the functions of public authority the pursuant to the legitimate interests of the University or a third party, except where such interests are overridden by your fundamental rights. Sensitive personal information (e.g. confidential educational records, age/birthdate, civil status, health ) on the other hand may be processed, e.g. collected, stored and disclosed, when such is allowed by laws and regulations, such regulatory enactments provide for the protection of such information and the consent of the data subject is not required under such law or regulation. Sensitive personal information may also be processed when needed to protect the life and health of the data subject or another person and the data subject is unable to legally or physically express consent, in the case of medical treatment, or needed for the protection of lawful rights and interests of natural or legal persons in court proceedings, and for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims or where provided to government or public authority. HOW UP PROTECTS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION Even prior to the effectivity of the DPA, UP put in place physical, organizational and technical measures to protect your right to privacy and is committed to reviewing and improving the same, so as to be able to comply, among others, with its obligations under the applicable provisions of the Education Act of 1982 which require us to keep your educational records confidential. You may wish, for instance, to read UP’s Acceptable Use Policy for IT Resources (AUP). From time to time UP posts information on relevant sites and sends emails that explain how you can secure and maintain the confidentiality of your personal information. Rest assured that UP personnel are allowed to process your personal information only when such processing is part of their official duties. This is enforced in the case of ICT-based processing systems, e.g. SAIS, CRS, the database of the Office of Alumni Relations etc. by assigning access to modules based on the official functions of personnel. ACCESS TO AND CORRECTION OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION You have the right to access personal information being processed by UP about you. In order for UP to see to it that your personal information is disclosed only to you, these offices will require the presentation of your UP ID or other documents that will enable UP to verify and confirm your identity. In case you process or request documents through a representative, in order to protect your privacy, UP requires you to provide a letter of authorization specifying the purpose for the request of documents or the processing of information and your UP ID or other valid government-issued ID (GIID) as well as the valid GIID of your representative. As mentioned above, UP requires you to provide correct information. In the event that your information needs to be updated, the relevant University websites and offices provide information regarding how you can request the correction of your personal information. QUERIES REGARDING DATA PRIVACY We encourage you to visit this site from time to time to see any updates regarding this Privacy Notice. We will alert you regarding changes to this Policy through this site and/or through written notices, e.g. email. For queries, comments or suggestions regarding this System-wide privacy notice, please contact the University of the Philippines System Data Protection Officer through the following: a. Via post c/o the Office of the President 2F North Wing Quezon Hall (Admin Building) University Avenue, UP Diliman, Quezon City 1101 Philippines b. Through the following landlines Phone | (632) 9280110; (632) 9818500 loc. 2521 c. Through email [email protected] |
https://alum.up.edu.ph/prof-cynthia-j-ticao-1956-2023/ | Prof. Cynthia J. Ticao (1956-2023) – UP Alumni Website | Prof. Cynthia J. Ticao (1956-2023) November 16, 2023 The UPV community extends its deepest sympathies to the family of Prof. Cynthia J. Ticao, PhD, who passed away today, 12 November 2023. Dr. Ticao was a professor of Psychology at the Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, UP Visayas. She retired in 2001 and left for the United States thereafter. She is remembered by her students and colleagues as a brilliant mentor and dedicated educator. Source: University of the Philippines Visayas Facebook |
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