UE Today January-June 2010 by James Trinidad

The President's Corner: Science and Technology for National Competitiveness By Dr. Ester Albano Garcia

Annie Albania: Boxing's Queen of the Ring

Dr. Ricca Mae Villareal Roco: Extending Excellence

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By Angelo M. Vergel De Dios

"Do Not Be Afraid of Greatness" By Dr. Ricca Mae V. Roco

"UE is the Reason Why I'm Here" By Engr. Ian

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UE Alumnus Gives Valuable Workshop for HRM Faculty Members UE Student Hailed as 2009 Jose Rizal Model Student UE and the Challenges of the 21st Century and Globalization By Ottovon Bismarck M. Dolorico

Men's Athletics Team Regains UAAP Championship!

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UE Christmas 2009: Giving, Loving, Celebrating

UE Weightlifters Still Unbeatable as Powerlifting Champs!

Introducing Mr. Jaime Del Barrio Jr.

UE's Winning SY 2009-2010 Athletes Recognized

"Prepare Yourselves for Greater Responsibilities Ahead"

Wildon A. Dizon

Max Balatbat and the Story He Wants to Tell By Angelo M. Vergel De Dios

UE Law Dean Conferred Honorary Degree by Hawaiian University UE's 2008-2010 College Student Achievers Recognized

EHSD Hosts TeachingLearning Seminar

Tales of the LongestStaying Malaca単ang Resident Except for One By Mr. Jose A. Carillo

Introducing Justice Normandie Pizarro

By Dean Amado D. Valdez

Lessons from a Seasoned Warrior

By Justice Normandie B. Pizarro

Introducing Ambassador Minda Calaguian Cruz By Dean Eleanor R. Javier

The Start of the School of Life By Ambassador Minda Calaguian Cruz

By Principal Nieva J. Discipulo

By Mr. Jaime L. Del Barrio Jr.

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Introducing Col. Raul Medina

By Principal Benilda L. Santos

"Be Not Afraid to Set a Grand Vision for Yourself"

By Col. Raul Z. Medina

The UE Honor Roll, SY 2009-2010 UE's Administrative Services Director Antonio De Guzman, 73 "We Shall Continue to Be Inspired by His Zest for Life"

By President Ester A. Garcia

UE Football Coach Lloyd James Lim, 36 Longtime UE Registrar Romeo Armada, 67 "'Romy' Rhymes with 'Lualhati'"

By President Ester A. Garcia

By Principal Benilda L. Santos

UE's ESLS Student Achievers Recognized UE's EHSD Student Achievers Recognized Former UE VP's Book Published by Dawn Alumni

On the cover Some of the achievers and leaders featured in this issue: (top row, from left) Dr. Ricca Mae Roco, Justice Normandie Pizarro, Ambassador Minda Calaguian Cruz, Ms. Annie Albania, (2nd row, from left) Mr. Jaime Del Barrio Jr., Col. Raul Medina, (3rd row, from left) Director Remedios Porio, Mr. Allen Mercado, Dean Amado Valdez, Mr. Raul Gonzalez, (bottom row, from left) Prof. Alex De Jesus, Atty. Antonio De Guzman Sr., Mr. Romeo Armada and Coach Lloyd James Lim.

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A Tribute to a Friend

An Obituary: Former UE Chairman-CEO P. O. Domingo, Remembered on His Second Death Anniversary

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"We Are So Blessed to Have Had a Father Like You"

Accomplished CFA Professor Alex De Jesus, 49 Missing Alex By Prof. Ellen D. Villanueva

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By Mr. Gregorio S. Navarro

AMCHAM Executive Director Talks on How RP Can Sustain Economic Growth UE Manila's Accounting Teachers Get Accredited JPIA: Then, Now and Tomorrow By Mr. Andre D. Onido

JPIA: Reaping the Fruits of Hard Work CBA Reaps Awards in ENEDA National Conference 3-Peat by UE Trio at Nicanor Reyes Cup Engineering Sophomores are Physics Quiz Runners-Up

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Longtime SAO Director Bids UE Adieu "She Will Always Be My Mentor" By Dexter A. Villanueva

"The Difference You Make is Your Own Best Reward"

Sir DJ (CFA Faculty Member, 1994-2010) By Prof. Ruby G. Sapaula Key Principles of Good Corporate Governance

By Mr. Sonny B. Coloma

By Prof. Romeo P. Sy

By Prof. Mercy L. Candelaria

By Ria Claire F. Armada

Youth Weigh in on Ethics

By Alvin T. Go

"She Will Always Be My Grandma"

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Team Vanilla's "ShortCut" Success Continues By Prof. Mary Kathleen G. Javillonar

Training Korean Students in English Speaking at UE Caloocan

UE Arts Month 2010: Ani ng Sining sa UE 2010

This Faculty Member's Graduate School Experience By Dr. Ma.

Second-Language Acquisition as the Goal

By Prof. Josefina C. Advincula

Joycelyn A. Go-Monilla

By Prof. Mark G. Fabella

Of Technological Innovations in Teaching English

By Prof. Romeo Y. Martin

The Gospel of Care and Compassion

UE Libraries Director Visits Library of Malaysia's Oldest University

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Cooperative Writing in the Language Classroom

By Patrick John E. Famillaran

By Prof. Roland F. Madeja

By Prof. Ma. Victoria Z. Godinez

Pagod Na

By Supt. Cornelio T. Marcelino

A Short Story: Roses for the Man in the Corner

By Prof. Menandro M. Mortel

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Infrastructure Report

By Director Augusto M. Valdes

104 What's New @ Your Library By Director Loreto T. Garcia

The President’s Corner By Ester A. Garcia, Ph.D.

President and Chief Academic Officer

f I were asked what feature stands out as the dominant theme and defining characteristic of the historical era we are in, I would say that it is the rapid technological and scientific progress. It is true that the century just passed had been subject to a number of upheavals, among them two great wars. But even these have had, in the long term, only relatively isolated effects which do not show signs of extending beyond one generation. Even the Cold War, which seemed for a long time to have become a permanent fixture in geopolitics, came to an end in a rather unexpected manner, too. Not only did these major events and conditions turn out eventually to be transitory, but their repercussions and effects similarly turned out to be short-lived. Of course, now we have the scourge of terrorism, but I expect that this too will be a short-lived phenomenon. But the technological revolution that started in the middle of the last century has dramatically changed the world and the lives of billions, and will continue to do so well beyond this century. This so-called Second Industrial Revolution shows no signs of abating, as each discovery and each invention leads to even more discoveries and inventions, following an exponentially increasing trend. The result has been profound changes not only in the laboratories and the shop-floor but also in our daily lives. For those who have grown up in the midst of this technological revolution, it might seem to be the most natural thing in the world, and the break from the past not so evident. Yet, if we pause for a moment and look back, we find that a great number of today’s critical technologies were not in existence before the middle of the last century. Consider a number of things that you and I may take for granted. No spot on the globe today is inaccessible to modern communications technology. Thus, if an important event is taking place anywhere at all, no matter how isolated, we expect to see the event on our TV screen exactly at the same time that it happens, thanks to satellite communications technology. Engineering designs which used to eat up hundreds or even thousands of man-hours of engineers and draftsmen could now be done in much less time than that, using modern computers and computeraided design software, and can be uploaded for use in distant places. The computer itself which used to occupy an entire room or even an entire building in the 1950s now occupies a space as small as a book on our laps or on top of our desks. Not only has it shrunk a thousand times, but it is also running several thousand times faster, uses a thousand times less energy and, happily, is more than a thousand times cheaper. Barely 20 years ago, the mobile phone had a battery as big as a car battery and could not be logged around except in a car. Now it can be placed in your

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National Competitiveness breast pocket without ripping your shirt, and you can do much more with it other than calling or sending text messages. In agriculture, agronomists used to wait for generations for a plant to accumulate the incremental changes in the plant’s genetic make-up. Today, with bio-engineering we can introduce controlled changes in the genetic structure of organisms in a more direct and faster way. Thus, man has managed to introduce various variants of species that have never existed before. These are only some of the results that modern technology has yielded. To be sure, there are those who question whether indeed all these results are beneficial to man, or whether there is a hidden cost somewhere that will, in the future, confront us with devastating effects. These certainly are valid objections and apprehensions. But I think the point here is precisely to understand technology more in order to forestall such undesirable results. We cannot retreat from where we are now and abandon technology altogether in fear of imagined ill effects, for the simple reason that there is absolutely no way that mankind can unlearn what it has already learned. Despite people’s wishes, fears or desires, technology will march onward following its own dynamics. What it will yield in the short term, we can predict with fair accuracy; what it will bring us in the distant future, we can only speculate. But this much is certain: as technology inexorably presses onward, it will bring about radical changes in the global economy and in the economy of each nation as, in fact, it is doing now. Whether the change is favorable or unfavorable will depend on how a nation rides the crests as they surge forward. An excellent illustration can be gleaned from history. From the 16th to the 17th century, Spain was a great European power, with her coffers overflowing with treasures plundered from her colonies and trade profits. By the middle of the 1800s, however, Spain had shrunk to a mere skeleton of its former glory, an economic and military non-entity, a backwater of Europe. In its former place reigned Great Britain, Germany and France. There were many reasons for Spain’s decline and the other European powers’ ascent. But the principal reason was that Spain got left behind by the Industrial Revolution. Thus, while both Spain and Britain had colonies all over the world, Britain managed to have more and better factories and industries that were in the cutting edge of technology at that time. As Britain rode the technological crest, Spain was left behind in the trough. Some of our Asian neighbors provide more modern variations on the same theme. South Korea was an impoverished country with very little natural resources as late as the ’60s. Today, it has managed to put up a stiff competition to Japan in the area of consumer electronics, shipbuilding, telecommunications, steelmaking and construction. Taiwan was an island fortress of the

Kuomintang in 1949 where they sought refuge after the victory of the Communists in mainland China. It is a small island with not much resources. But 40 years later, it had become an industrial giant in the areas of high technology, with some of its products dominating the international market, such as computer monitors and fax machines. It has now become one of the richest countries with a solid industrial base. In both cases, the national leadership of these countries realized correctly that the dominant trend of the future will be industrialization based on high technology. With that assumption, they proceeded to build up their infrastructure, establish research laboratories and train the necessary manpower. These countries now have highly skilled engineers and technicians who are up to date in their knowledge of modern technology. Our ASEAN neighbors such as Singapore and Malaysia, who are gearing up to be newly industrialized countries, are following the same technology-based industrialization—as indeed they must, since no other definition of industrialization makes sense in these modern times. China itself, while depending on low-level manufacture, is now preparing its universities and research centers to go into high-level research for high technology-based industrialization. As the present century unfolds, the dominant economic issue that faces us is “competitiveness”—competitiveness in this period when our neighbors are on their own road towards industrialization and when the rules of international trade have been redefined by the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Definitely we can no longer compete solely on the basis of traditional agricultural products or traditional handicraft. We must find other niches—although a niche does not always provide ample protection, for no matter how tightly ensconced we may be in a niche, technology can give our competitors the capability to dislodge us from it. Our sugar industry is a good illustration for this. In the ’60s we were one of the world’s top sugar producers, perhaps second only to Cuba. After the United States broke diplomatic ties with Cuba, she turned to us as sugar supplier, resulting in a sugar boom here. Today, however, Thailand can sell us sugar at a price lower than our own production cost. Why? For one thing, Thailand has more modern sugar plantations with higheryielding sugar cane varieties. For another, Thailand has more

technologically advanced sugar mills. Once the Asean Free Trade Area (AFTA) is in full implementation, our sugar industry is in for very rough sailing. If this could happen to one industry, it could happen to other industries too. This does not mean that we should abandon the idea of niche-building as we seek to compete with the rest of the world. But competitiveness does not lie inherently in a niche. Competitiveness lies in mastering technology and getting our industries up to par with the rest of the world’s, to ensure productivity, quality and versatility. Productivity and quality we need to defend from competition whatever niches we may have chosen, and versatility we need in case we must abandon a niche and occupy another. And this is where excellent education comes in. A hightechnology-based industrialization program demands that we must have excellent engineers, scientists and technicians who can do research and innovate. This is possible only if we have worldclass engineering and science colleges and technician training schools that can provide the students and trainees with state-ofthe-art technology. Admittedly, this is a tall order. We are used to having our educational institutions typical of a Third World country, that we find it difficult to envision that the situation could be otherwise. But the experience of similar impoverished nations that have since industrialized tell us that, indeed, the situation can be otherwise. Definitely, the process of transformation will not be easy, nor will it be cheap. For one, we need to review and update academic curricula to make them reflect the latest developments in the areas of science and technology we are after. Then we need to equip the institutions with modern equipment and libraries for teaching and research. Finally, most important of all, we have to raise the level of expertise of the faculty. All these cannot be done overnight, but they have to be done sooner or later as there are no other alternatives. An initial attempt was made with the Engineering and Science Education Project in the early 1990s and now with the Engineering consortium program funded by the government, although on a much smaller scale. We need to build on these initial attempts. The improvement in our educational institutions cannot occur by itself, independent of the surrounding milieu. If we want to have excellent institutions, then we as a people must cultivate, or at least start to cultivate, a culture of excellence. By this I mean we must always aim for the best in whatever we do, and not be contented with half-measures and mediocre performance, with the “bahala na, puwede na” attitude. It is true that because of our backwardness, we may not necessarily now attain the same stellar performance that we see in people in the advanced countries. But that is not the point. What is essential is to do the best that we can, and to continually raise the standards of performance. We must never forget that the advanced countries of today have not always been “advanced” ever since the dawn of time. Those people were not created already excellent. They too went through the evolution of becoming excellent. Just as our neighbors who are now tiger economies are presently evolving towards excellence, so too must our country and people evolve towards excellence.

We cannot abandon technology altogether in fear of imagined ill effects, for there is absolutely no way that mankind can unlearn what it has already learned.

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ack in 2000, Mr. Jojo Posadas, the husband of UE’s then women’s athletics team Head Coach and Philippine athletics legend Elma Muros-Posadas, went home to his hometown of General Santos City and chanced upon a young athlete named Annie Marcelo Albania, a runner from Banga, South Cotabato. He encouraged her to try her luck at the University of the East, which offered scholarship, boarding and allowance. Annie saw this as an opportunity to help her family since they did not have the means to send her to college. Annie, after all, was the youngest in a brood of six of her farmer dad and her housewife mom. She was a jack-of-all-trades athlete, dabbling in basketball, softball and volleyball. She was hailed as Mindanao Community School’s Athlete of the Year upon her graduation in 2000. A decade later, Annie—a 2005 UE graduate of BS Education, Major in Physical Education, of the College of Education—is now considered as the country’s top female boxer. This recognition, she claims, has not sunk into her head yet. “Only when I win the Olympics will I believe I am the country’s top boxer,” the 27-yearold flyweight (i.e., 51 kg.) smiles sheepishly. Despite all the success this boxer has achieved, she remains down-to-earth. Her entry into boxing was not intended, as it was her father who encouraged her to try. According to her father, Annie would not get mileage in athletics because of her height. At first, she was apprehensive since female boxing then was relatively unheard of in the country. Yet ever the faithful daughter, she followed his advice and tried out for the Amateur Boxing Association of Philippines (ABAP) in April 2001. By July, she had moved into

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ABAP’s quarters at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila, where she has been staying for training. Even if she had already been accepted into ABAP’s stable of boxers, she decided to finish her studies at UE because she felt she owed her parents that, not to mention that the free tuition and allowance really helped her attain her goals. She worked out a balance between training and her studies that by 2005, she was one of UE’s newest graduates. Having attained her degree, she began to focus on training as well as competitions, both here and abroad. Even before graduating she had already begun winning battles for the country. She won the Bronze Medal in the 2004 International Boxing Championship in Ningbo, China. In 2005, she won her first Gold Medal via the Dual Meet: Philippines vs. Sri Lanka, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The same year, Annie also received her first Southeast Asian Games Gold Medal in Manila. Annie won her third Gold Medal in a row via the International Vietnam Championship. In 2007, she won the Silver in the International Ahmet Comert held in Istanbul, Turkey. She also won her second SEA Games Gold Medal in Thailand. The year 2008 brought more international recognition for the young boxer as she won the Silver Medal in the 2008 World Boxing Championship. In 2009, Annie scored back-to-back Gold Medals via the 2009 SEA Games in Laos and the 3rd Asian Indoor Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. Furthermore, her talent has been recognized by local boxing enthusiasts. She was hailed as the Best Amateur Boxer for 2009 by the Philippine Sportswriters Association. She was also recognized as the 2009 Female Boxer of the Year by the Gabriel “Flash” Elorde Awards. “Tanggap na ngayon ang female boxing, hindi na naninibago ang tao sa [sport],” Annie says. This is not to say that she is the perfect boxer, as she has had her fair share of injuries. In fact, an injury almost caused her to give up her boxing career: A split bone in her wrist back in 2002 made her think twice about going full blast into her then new sport. It cast a shadow of doubt on her abilities, but she decided to suck it up and go all the way. “Sanay naman ako sa hirap,” she muses. It is from this hardship where she also draws her inspiration whenever she steps into the ring. She thinks about her family, as well as the opportunity to bring honor to the country. “It brings a different kind of high, especially when they play the Philippine National Anthem in a foreign land,” she says. These in turn increase her will to win inside the ring. “I see only my enemy and not the crowd around me,” she notes. Furthermore, while in the

ring, she is thinking of how to take her opponent down. “Boxing is a thinking sport. You have to strategize about your moves and punches. At the same time, to be a step ahead of your enemy. If you think she is about to attack, attack ahead or block.” The boxer is now busy training for her future bouts. She has three scheduled tournaments in 2010: The MVP Cup to be held in July here in Manila, the World Boxing Championship in Barbados come September, and the biggest one of them all, the Asian Games in China this November. To prepare for these, she trains twice a day: first at 6 a.m., then at 4 p.m. Training for Annie usually consists of partner-play: sparring, cardio exercises, sit-ups and punching exercises. Annie, however, knows that she cannot box forever. She is giving herself until 2012 before officially leaving the sport. She wishes to qualify for the 2012 London Summer Olympics, hence the deadline. Yet regardless of whether she qualifies or not, 2012 will be her last year. Once she throws in the towel, Annie wishes to go into business—something not sports-related. However, she declares that she will never turn her back on sports: She might put up a gym. Annie is also open to the possibility of coaching future generations of boxers, perhaps in UE. She believes, after all, that UE has the capability to produce pugilists, given that it has great scouting capabilities, especially in the provinces—much like how UE found her in South Cotabato. For giving her a fighting chance at life, Annie remains eternally grateful to the University. “It eased the burden off my parents’ back. At the same time, I was able to give something back to them via my allowance. Furthermore, UE taught me independence…na kaya ko palang pag-aralin ang sarili ko.” She makes special mention of Coach Elma Muros-Posadas and Mr. Jojo Posadas, for opening the doors for her, as well as the UE Administration for giving their all-out support to her. She stresses that UE never gave up on her, despite the rigorous training schedules that nearly affected her studies, especially during her first year, when she had difficulty adjusting to life in the city. She prides herself in being able to graduate from the University— something of a rare feat for varsity athletes. Annie Albania deserves all the rewards she has been receiving. From the fields of South Cotabato to the boxing rings of Vietnam and elsewhere, it had been a long and hard trek to get to where she is now. Despite the stature and recognition, Annie’s feet remain firmly grounded, as she always looks back to those who made her journey possible. It is for this reason that Annie has become UE’s, and the country’s, Queen of the Ring.

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Dr. Ricca Mae Villareal Roco

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ising to the challenge of becoming number one in the Dentist Licensure Examination is tough, more so if one comes from a family where dentistry is a continuing tradition of excellence. Yet Dr. Ricca Mae Villareal Roco, an April 2010, Magna Cum Laude graduate of the UE College of Dentistry, took on the challenge and has come out on top: In the May-June 2010 Dentist Board Exam, she emerged number one with a percentage rating of 85.02%. Coming from a clan of dental professionals, Dr. Roco or “Ricca” is determined to continue the family’s passion for dental excellence. In the process, Ricca perpetuates another “family tradition”: the College of Dentistry’s enduring distinction of producing topnotchers, thereby establishing itself as the best dental school in the country today. The eldest of two siblings, Ricca was born on May 9, 1986 to Dr. Ricardo Roco, and the former Dr. Ursula Villareal, who are themselves dentists and UE graduates (both UE DMD 1985). Her uncle, Dr. Hermogenes P. Villareal, is one of UE’s 60 Most Outstanding Alumni. Ricca is quick to defend, however, that her decision to follow in her parents’ footsteps was not due to domestic pressure but simply in appreciation and admiration of what her parents do for a living. As a child, she would often tag along to her parents’ clinic and observe as they went about their work. She felt awed by their job and that her parents were helping other people. This early exposure formed an imprint on her that, as early as kindergarten at the Poveda Learning Centre, she already resolved to become a dentist herself. Throughout her early education at Poveda, Ricca claims, she was an average student. The turning point, however, came in 3rd-year high school, when she developed a liking for studying. During a community service program, she found her calling in helping the less fortunate. It gave her such a natural high that she resolved to view college as her chance to give it her all and take her studies seriously. As the years wore on, her desire to follow her parents’ footsteps became stronger. In picking the right dental school for herself, her parents did not pressure her in any way. She did look at how her family became great dentists through the UE College of Dentistry (aside from her parents and uncle, she has five cousins who are UE CDent graduates) and decided to follow family tradition and enroll in UE’s reputable dental college as well. As a UE student, Ricca stayed true to her promise that she would get down to the business of learning. She studied and reviewed her notes diligently to make sure she understood the lessons. She was also unafraid to consult her professors on lessons and other matters. Among the sound advice the CDent professors gave her was to always practice and work hard for what she wanted to achieve, an advice she took to heart. Not once did Ricca ever think of giving up; she took up Dentistry as a challenge and decided to stick to it. Despite the rigorous demands of pursuing a dentistry degree, Ricca still found the time for extracurricular activities. She was a member of the College’s Clinicians Club and Achievers’ Council for Excellence. Ricca also joined other organizations off-campus, such as the Catholic group Regnum Christi and Tulong sa Kapwa-Kapatid. And, of course, there were the occasional “gimmicks” with friends. Indeed, she believes in striking a balance between academics and relaxation and in rewarding oneself for hard work. Even before graduation, Ricca already started her review for the board exam. As early as November 2009, she would bring her notes wherever she went that so she could read them whenever she had idle time, be it in the mall, at family gatherings, even on vacations. At first it was more of a leisurely read, but three months prior to the exams, she began her serious review by enrolling in the UE Center for Review and Special Studies.

She admits to having felt pressure, coming as she does from a family of dental topnotchers: her father topped the 1985 Dentist Board Exam; her cousin Dr. Shervy Villareal finished 11th in December 2002; another cousin, Dr. Sherwin Villareal, finished 6th in December 2005. Yet she looked at this pressure positively, as it gave her motivation to strive harder and study more. Her dentist relatives also gave her advice. Cousin Sherwin shared that she must keep studying and keep her feet on the ground. Her dad never let her feel pressured and instead kept on reminding her that the important thing was to pass and to remain humble no matter what happened. Armed with these words of wisdom and the power of prayer, she felt she was ready to take the exam. Ricca remembers that the exams were hard, and she even thought she was not going to pass. She recalls the exam as being composed mainly of stock knowledge covered by her six years of Pre-Dentistry and Dentistry studies at UE. She never expected to be a topnotcher, thinking that it would be frustrating if she did become so. Nonetheless, she prayed for it to come, believing that if God willed it to be hers, she would have it. The wait seemed to go on forever; when the results were released, the wait seemed worth it. Friends informed her of the results, including her No. 1 finish, and, naturally, Ricca was ecstatic. She went to church and thanked the Lord for her

blessings. Up to now, the news has still not fully sunk in: she would read and re-read the papers to confirm that this was not a dream. Now that she is a full-fledged dentist, Ricca’s initial plans are to help in her parents’ clinic, as well as to help her younger brother, 4th-year UE Dentistry major Ruigene Roco, prepare for his own board exam foray. Her long-term plans, however, are to take up postgraduate studies abroad and then come back to the Philippines to practice. She also dreams of putting up a charity clinic much like what the UE College of Dentistry does, treating residents of nearby communities for free. Also among her goals is to share her knowledge by becoming a professor at her Alma Mater. Looking back on her journey, Ricca says she made the right choice in going to UE. She muses that she felt the support of the CDent community—from the encouragement and discipline of the professors to the simple banter with the staff. It is a family that nurtured and made life easier for her and her fellow dental hopefuls. For future dental examinees, Ricca has this to impart: Take the review seriously, set your mind on taking the exam as if there would be no “Take 2,” and put your heart and mind into the task at hand. More important, she says, claim victory as your own for it to be yours.

Dr. Roco with her fellow UE CDent graduates and board exam topnotchers: (from 2nd from left) Dr. Marion Patriche Bonoan (4th Place), Dr. Ellaine Masangkay (8th) and Dr. Carmi Angeline Alas (9th)

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"Do Not Be Afraid of Greatness" By Dr. RICCA MAE V. ROCO This was Dr. Roco’s speech at the congratulatory bonfire in honor of her and her fellow topnotchers and passers in the May-June 2010 Dentist Licensure Exam. The bonfire was held on June 23, 2010, at the UE Manila Quadrangle.

pleasant good evening to all. President Ester Garcia; Executive Vice President Carmelita Mateo; Ms. Mercy Candelaria, President of the Alumni Association; all the University executives present here; Dean Brenda S. Dey; faculty; staff; employees; the University student body, in particular the Dentistry students who are here today; and of course my batchmates—a pleasant evening to all. First, I would like to thank all those who prayed for us and wished us well during our examinations. We would like to express our thanksgiving to the Lord who was our constant companion during our six years in Dentistry. Without his guidance and grace, we wouldn’t be here to be acknowledged. On behalf of my batchmates, I would like to express our deepest gratitude to the University for giving us the opportunity to develop our skills and abilities, and providing us with highly skilled and knowledgeable professors, kind and competent staffers, and updated facilities. To our Dean and Chairpersons, thank you for leading us and making sure that the fire of excellence of the UE College of Dentistry is kept alive. For our faculty, we cannot thank you enough for your generosity and encouragement. We are who we are now because of you. Thank you! To the College of Dentistry staff and employees, thank

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you for making life easier for us and offering your services with a smile. And of course, we take this opportunity to thank our families and friends who have been our backbone, our cheerleaders and our number one fans. Thank you. They say do not be afraid of greatness. Some are born great. Some achieve greatness. Some have greatness thrust upon them. You do not have to be the smartest person to achieve great things. All you have to do is to set your mind into what you want and who you want to be. Never settle for anything less. Continue educating yourself. Train your hands to be skillful for the practice. And of course, keep your feet on the ground by placing your faith in God, because by His grace, you can achieve anything that is beyond your belief and capacity. Expect great things from God and attempt great things for Him. To my batchmates, all our late nights, hard work, blood, sweat and tears have finally paid off. Now all we have are memories, so I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. To the next batch of examinees, we wish you all the best; believe in your abilities, trust in the Lord and everything will follow. Again, on behalf of Batch 2010, I would like to thank the University for taking the time out to celebrate our victory. Thank you!

"UE is the Reason Why I'm Here" By Engr. IAN WILDON A. Dizon This was the speech of Engr. Dizon on behalf of his fellow UE graduates turned new engineers on March 5, 2010 at the testimonial dinner tendered by UE in their honor at Shangri-La Restaurant in West Avenue, Quezon City.

resident Ester Garcia, Executive Vice President Carmelita Mateo, Chancellor Fedeserio Camarao, deans, faculty members, fellow engineers, ladies and gentlemen, good evening. Right after the time that I knew the result of our board examination, I already had in mind that I would be giving this speech. Suddenly, I felt nervous. Nervous at what to say in front of all of you. Should I tell you how I made it to the Top 10? Well, I’m not really sure because I myself don’t know how I did it. I did not actually aim for it in the first place, especially when I was with several brilliant students at the review center. I only focused on helping my fellow UE graduates of Mechanical Engineering to pass the board exam. We did a lot of group studies, spent many long hours and sleepless nights, and I would like to believe that it somehow helped us make it through the tough exam—alas, with a bonus, of me landing in 10th Place. But for myself, what I only did was to continue what I started doing when I was at UE. I recalled everything that all my professors had inculcated in us. And the rest was heartfelt prayers to the one above, our Lord God, Jesus Christ. Speaking of UE, I would like to share with you a brief summary of my life at the University of the East. It’s the reason why I’m here, anyway. To give honor and thanks to the University that made me so popular today—joke lang po. So let’s begin the story. I started at UE almost 69 months ago, as a UE-Tan Yan Kee scholar. I mention it not to brag but because I would like to tell you all that I honestly could not have afforded to enroll at UE without this scholarship. During my five years in college, I met some God-sent friends: my co-scholars, whose academic aptitude were both an inspiration and a challenge. I always looked up to them, for their persistence, their hard work. And I can say that they were partly how I was able to maintain my scholarship up to the last year. Their presence served as a constant reminder to me to “level up” my caliber, thus improving myself. I met some friends who brought smiles to my college life: my school buddies. They showed me that life at school, even for scholars, could be so much fun. All the jokes and funny stories were memories that I will smile at upon remembering. I met people who taught me almost everything that they know not just in the field of engineering, but in life: my professors. All their shared experiences, advice—everything was such a learning for me.

I also met someone who became so close to me: my Guide. She became more than just a Guidance Counselor to me. She gave me motherly advice that put me in the right direction in terms of values and attitude. To all of them, I am thankful. I apologize for not mentioning their names but I know that they know who they are and deep in my heart, I will be forever grateful. And of course, I would like to thank Dr. Lucio C. Tan and his Foundation for financially supporting my stay at UE. It was such a blessing to have been one of the lucky students to be adopted by his big heart. To my Alma Mater, my beloved University of the East, thank you for the gift of knowledge. Thank you for the opportunity that you’ve presented to me, which broadened my horizon. Thank you for introducing me to different people who have brought the wonderful experiences that taught changes that I needed for and within myself. As I end this, I would like to share with you one thing that we were taught during our first five weeks of being cadet engineers at Maynilad, where I am now employed. It is a maxim that says: Everyday, when we wake up, we must always declare to ourselves that we will be a better person at the end of the day. We must always challenge ourselves. We must not compete with our fellow employees nor with other people because our greatest competitor, our greatest enemy, is ourselves. Always challenge our standards so that we could do better and be better. I made it through, but this is definitely not the end but only the beginning. Thank you and good evening.

Engr. Dizon receives a letter of commendation from UE President Ester Garcia at the March 5, 2010 testimonial dinner, in the presence of UE Caloocan Chancellor Fedeserio Camarao

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Max Balatbat

and the Story He Wants to Tell

By Angelo M. Vergel de Dios

nother name has been added to the long list of UE’s alumni achievers: Maximino Mark O. Balatbat, more commonly known in the local arts scene as MaxBal, won the “Lorenzo il Magnifico” Award at the 7th Biennale Internazionale dell’ Arte Contemporanea Florence (a.k.a. the Florence Biennale), held on December 5 to 13, 2009, at the Fortezza da Basso, Florence, Italy for his work entitled Avenida Manila (shown above). According to the competition’s website, the International Award for Art, Culture, Design and Science of Man, [the] “Lorenzo il Magnifico” is awarded to important cultural individuals that have stood out on an international level. It is equivalent to the Silver Medal in the said competition wherein 2,800 artists from 83 countries participated. For MaxBal, the award was a pleasant surprise. He says it was enough for him to make it to the competition, never expecting to win. It was early July 2009 when MaxBal received an email from the Biennale screening committee inviting him to come to Florence for the competition. At first, Max thought it was just a joke from his friends and decided to play along. A few days later, a package arrived containing the list of requirements he needed to fulfill to be a part of the competition. Max was ecstatic about the entire thing that he did his best to meet the requirements within the alloted time frame. By mid-November, he was on his way to Italy carrying a big bamboo pole. Inside the bamboo pole, which was decorated with a Philippine flag, was his entry. There, he got what he describes as the greatest experience of his life: the spirit of bayanihan. Max recalls that the Filipino community of both Rome and Florence welcomed him with open arms and provided him with everything that he needed, even a place to stay. At the nine-day competition that December at the famous Fortezza da Basso, a total of 2,800 participants from 83 countries were indeed on hand. Max, the only Filipino representative, was so content with being chosen as competitor that he showed up at the exhibit only thrice. Instead, he took the time to soak up the sights of the city of Florence. His Filipino hosts gladly showed him around the city’s museums, the famous Duomo, the house of Leonardo DaVinci and the house of Michelangelo, among others. Max also stumbled onto the awarding ceremony by accident.

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He and his host were on their way to attend a fellow Filipino’s wedding at a venue near the Fortezza and they decided to go to the awarding anyway since it was along the way. They were barely inside the hall when the Third Place winner was announced. He was busy taking pictures when he heard “Philippine” announced as the Second Place winner. At first he was surprised but unsure of what the presenter had said when he heard his name mentioned by the same speaker. Everything became a blur for him after that, from going up the stage to the end of the event. The only thing he remembers vividly was that in his acceptance speech he acknowledged the award with a very heartfelt Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat! Never mind if they did not understand it, Max shares that he just said what he felt was apt for that moment as he was representing the country. After the competition, it was celebration after celebration for Max as the Filipino community hosted various victory dinners for the artist—the most prestigious being the one by the Philippine Consulate. Max was honored and touched by the gesture, which made his stay in Italy very fulfilling and worthwhile. He returned home a very triumphant man, and his family was very eager to welcome him home. His life has been a whirlwind of TV guestings, such as in Mel and Joey, and courtesy calls, most notable of which was in Malacañang Palace on February 1, 2010. Despite the victory, he remains attached to his artistic roots. It was through his roots after all that Max was able to find his passion and inspiration. Born on March 30, 1978, to an architectfather and a government employee-mother, Max spent most of his childhood in a place called the International Cabaret in Caloocan City. It was a brothel that acted as their playground during the day. At night, it was a haven for prostitutes and rugrats. He asserts that the place may be seedy but what he saw in the place was far beyond its exterior: It was tantamount to his happy place. He adds that it was where his playmates found their eventual employment—whether as waiters or prostitutes. The place burned down in 2003, and in its place now stands a community, where the same people who earned a living in the International Cabaret still live. The place, however, left an indelible mark on his psyche; his interest in life on the streets became a recurring subject of his pieces. Wishing to follow his father’s footsteps, he enrolled in BS Architecture at the Far Eastern University in 1995. However, as soon as he started with the lessons, he saw that the course was not for him. Max had a difficulty adjusting to the structured and calculated style of illustrating that Architecture normally requires. Two years later, he abandoned the prospect of being an architect altogether. A friend studying in UE encouraged him to try out for the College of Fine Arts. He agreed since UE was nearer his home

and he found the place very conducive as it was away from the hustle and bustle of the University Belt. He enrolled as a UE CFA Advertising Arts major. Max immediately knew that UE was definitely for him. In his first semester alone, he felt the talent within him awaken. He was one of the pioneering members of the UE Fine Arts group called Sininggang. The group, he relates, was more of a gathering rather than a formal organization wherein he and his fellow artists would support each other. Joining contests marked MaxBal’s life in UE. He joined numerous competitions during his stay (he actually lost count of how many). His reason was not mainly for the prize but to gain experience and to challenge his passion for art. He saw competitions as a way to outdo himself and test his limits. Unfortunately, he lost in the said competitions. Still, he received the Exemplary Performance in Visual Arts in the 2002 UE Recognition Day. After he earned his BFA Advertising Arts degree from UE in 2002, he ventured into the corporate world. He worked as a graphic and product designer at American Technologies Inc. and also had a stint at Synex Publishing, where he dabbled in the creative output of magazines such as Lemon and True Grit. He also worked for MTV Philippines, creating station plugs and station IDs for the cable TV channel. In 2007, he left the industry to focus on starting two businesses: a small Internet café and a motorcycle paint shop. He vowed to use the said businesses to earn income and, by age 40, to return to his true passion: painting. The plan got derailed, however, when he met an accident in 2007, when Max was stabbed in the abdomen. While he was lying on the operating table, he reflected on his life and realized that he had not yet done what he really wanted to do all along. He vowed to himself that he will live for the moment and devote his time to his passion. Once he recovered, he started painting and there has been no turning back ever since. Never mind that the path he chose is not financially rewarding; to him, as long as he was happy, money would not be an issue. Initially, MaxBal struggled to find his own style and technique until he discovered what would be his signature style. He saw his father’s old floor plans, which led him to an experiment. He colored the floor plan and gave birth to what was to be a marriage of his educational backgrounds: Architectural

Abstraction. In a throwback to his early days in the International Cabaret, MaxBal muses that this is his way of telling the stories of what is happening around him—the stories of the streets. He shares a particular fondness for Rizal Avenue or “Avenida.” He sees the thoroughfare (from Carriedo to Monumento) as a very colorful city, with a character that appears shady on the outside, harboring deep secrets waiting to be shared. Each artwork he does is a labor of love. Everything starts with prayers: a prayer of thanksgiving that he is able to do the things he loves doing as well for his talent, and a prayer of guidance that he may create something beautiful. After praying, he starts painting. The process takes anywhere from a day to a month, depending on how he feels about the piece. He sits through the painting regardless of his feelings, thus oftentimes his works reflect a myriad of emotions. His entry for the Biennale, Avenida Manila, took a month to complete. Max’s determination paid off as galleries began noticing his work. This in turn became the break he was waiting for. The rest, as they say, is history. MaxBal is currently working on his first major solo exhibit slated for June 16 at the Arts Center. He is also spending quality time with his family to make up for the month he was away from them: his wife of eight years, Ada Beverly, with whom he has two children, ages 8 and 3 months. MaxBal says that he draws his strength from them, especially during those times that he began to doubt himself. He is also taking advantage of the opportunities that he found while in Italy. Among them are residencies in Spain and Belgium, which he will take towards the end of the year. It is interesting to note that, despite all his successful endeavors, Max’s feet have remained proverbially, firmly planted on the ground. He has never turned his back on his Alma Mater. He was one of the artists featured in the College of Fine Arts’ 40th Anniversary Exhibit entitled Quarenta held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in March 2008. He is also one of the featured artists in the February 2010 “Artistry for the Greater Glory” exhibit at the Dalupan Lobby, in celebration of Arts Month this February. The artistic journey of MaxBal is about telling a story to see what is behind the decrepit. All he has wanted was for his voice to be heard and the story be told to the people of Metro Manila. With his win, the whole world can now know the stories behind Manila’s streets.

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UE Law Dean

Conferred Honorary Degree by Hawaiian University

ustice Amado Domingo Valdez, Dean of the UE College of Law, was conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Community and Economic Development by Akamai University, an international graduate school based in Hilo, Hawaii, USA. The conferment was held on March 22, 2010 at the Equatorial Hotel in Penang, Malaysia, and coincided with the International University Leadership Colloquium. Dean Valdez earned his Bachelor of Laws degree from the UE College of Law in 1969. He pursued his Master in Business Economics degree at the University of Asia and the Pacific. He also took special studies in International Business Law at the National University of Singapore and the Asian Institute of Management. Dean Valdez first served UE as Dean of the College of Law in 2000. In 2001, he was called to serve as Government Corporate Counsel with the rank of Presiding Justice in the Court of Appeals. In 2004, he was appointed Undersecretary at the Office of the President and, at the same time, served as Senior Executive in charge of enforcing the Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States. In 2005, he re-assumed his position as UE Law Dean. In 2006, Dean Valdez was awarded as one of UE’s 60 Most Outstanding Alumni in celebration of the University’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration. He is also a radio anchor for the DZMM show Magpayo Nga Kayo, which airs every Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. According to the Akamai University, its Honoris Causa Program is established to recognize outstanding contributions of special individuals worldwide who have, through unselfish actions, contributed to the advancement of the human condition and sustainability of our planet. This is Dean Valdez’s second honorary degree. In 2006, the Laguna State Polytechnic College System conferred upon him the Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa.

Dean Valdez receives his honorary Doctor of Philosophy diploma from Dr. Douglass Capogrossi, Akamai University’s President

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UE 1st & 2nd Semesters, 2008-2009 Francis A. Acoba Jacob S. Alfonso Christine L. Amper Jomaleen E. Andal Erwin J. Arabia Chico C. Arellano Arianne Chaezel M. Atienza Mhay M. Atienza Dohannah F. Bagona Mary Jane M. Bugaay Joseph Matthew A. Cadeliña Brian Will C. Cardenas Gie An Marie Q. Careal Judith B. Cariño Mark Josep L. Carlos Judith B. Cariño Lorena M. Carpina Leonard Angelo M. Casingal Jennina H. Castillejo Shiela Ann T. Celario Juan Miguel T. Cervantes Niña Ann D. Chua Krizzia Grace F. Concepcion Dianne Caryl C. Con-ui Ronel T. Cueto Gerald C. Cuyugan Leonnie Lynne R. Daano Drixel Jann S. Dabatos Millicent L. Dagos Carla Mildred C. David Gigi C. Dela Cruz Rizalito Y. Dela Cruz Jr. Irene R. Dela Paz

College Student

Achievers

Recognized

The following UE College students were formally acknowledged at the 2010 Recognition Day on February 26, 2010 at the Conference Hall in UE Manila.

President Ester A. Garcia gives her Welcome Remarks College of Business AdministrationManila

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Ma. Katrina F. Depante Tedulo T. Desingaño Jane Rizalene W. Dones Alvin Gerard T. Escosia Joanna Corzaon F. Fadrilan Marichu C. Hernandez Paul Michael P. Ibero Ronn Michael P. Inacay Amelia T. Labuguen John Robinson A. Leonardo Jayceelyn V. Lim Jennifer S. Lim Kayceelyn V. Lim Virginia Marie B. Lopez Janina Roxan V. Luciano Sony M. Magno Karen L. Malagar Edel Mae M. Mamac Kristine Jean Mar P. Manila Mark Joseph C. Marcos Kimberly G. Meguiso Stephen John S. Meneses Ruth Anne A. Miguel John Vincent D. Moreno Marielle M. Olea Andre Eliodoro D. Onido Debrah F. Ortega Raychelle F. Pacheco Katrina R. Padua Mae Ane M. Panaligan Angelica M. Paras Winlove Christiane V. Paule Maica S. Peregrin Melody Lorraine M. Perlado Roa Emm C. Rostrata Marjorie Ann Miguela G. Sajenes Diane Marie C. Samaco

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Juliet E. Soriao Jaime R. Suarez Jr. Riza G. Surco Marianne S. Sy Vinalyn A. Sy Jaina F. Taylaran Jessica L. Tomagan Vilmalyn S. Villafuerte John Elliote O. Zapanta 2nd Semester, 2008-2009 & 1st Semester, 2009-2010 Lucky Angelo C. Abdon Ma. Angelli Graciella W. Agutaya Roselle T. Aquino Jenalene D. Ataop Austine Bernadette S. Baron Daniel R. Buday Amie T. Capio Jojie R. Cosme Paolo Lorenzo G. Cruz Monica Claire G. Damian Maria Lourdes D. De Guzman Guadalupe B. Delos Reyes Via Sherika S. Dungo Andrea Richie G. Espejo Rovi Leo A. Estonilo Keith Roy G. Lamera Richelle Therese A. Lu Eric R. Marasigan Adrian Z. Miranda David Raphael F. Monsalud Dan Dominique E. Oblena Ahira C. Perez Rossalie S. Ramos Eden Rose S. Seron Sheena Mae C. Sison Kirt Benedict A. Tuzon

College of Arts and Sciences-Manila 1st & 2nd Semesters, 2008-2009 Joseph John C. Abdullah Fersenie D. Abella Joanna E. Abinales Marrion U. Abong Zygbert B. Acosta Maria Adoracion S. Aguilar Adran A. Aldaba Katrina T. Alimot Hazel Ann Jojie C. Aloña Menard Bryle S. Amianit Jeiel Vashti V. Asistio Jennylyn Joy F. Bajao Precious Liz T. Bañas Eugene Rofel C. Bandoma Sarah A. Banquiles Kendra Krisa L. Barayuga Mary Rose C. Barrete Daisery B. Bautista Sarah P. Bendaña Jevi Bryan D. Bilaos Hazel L. Blanquiso Benjielyne M. Bolasoc Carlos M. Borja Jr. Marjorie P. Briones Miraflor B. Bunao Liezel A. Bustamante Mark Anthony C. Cabasag Mary Joan D. Cama Ma. Angela Patricia C. Carreon Jesciem V. Cataros Kathrina Chermer D. Comia Jonamae D. Convocar John Alfrick C. Cruz Krizza S. Cruz

Marinelle Angelica B. Cuevas Alma S. De Guzman Juden Lucille M. Dela Cruz Anthony Nash O. De Leon Amanda P. Dizon Ma. Cresielda S. Ecalinea Crystaline Edrosa John Michael C. Elimanco Marco Angelo C. Eugenio Marnelli M. Exconde Jonah Ester B. Fabriquier Jose Remberto L. Ferreras Joey B. Gabudao Anna Liza P. Garapan Jonalyn L. Garcia Leonard J. Gasid Sabrina Krista C. Gonzales Eunice Junina C. Guerrero Lea M. Gullaba Geraldine L. Gumatay Lizel Anne M. Gwekoh Aisler S. Ibana Ld Chelle P. Ignacio Ma. Levi T. Isalos Shayne Waldo S. Juan You Lee Kim Rechell M. Lachama Janine S. Lauan Lee Hyun Ju Albert Roi G. Leyble Marc Barbara B. Lim Daniel O. Linsangan Jobegail M. Loseo Jonas M. Luistro Ryan Martin T. Macalatan Lovely Manilyn T. Macaraniag Julie Myla P. Macatangay John Edelmar A. Mogol Gilbert G. Monge Daisy Jane C. Montaniel Lynette Anne P. Moreno Maria Jessa L. Mores Maria Iraliz E. Nool Rm. Zairha C. Oliveros John Paolo A. Oquendo Roxan Desiree T. Ortaleza Navvab Bahiyyih C. Palapuz Amily V. Palma Jovielyn L. Palmes Aileen Z. Planas Kyla Marie M. Pontigon Stephanie Khristine T. Pormanes Jason D. Quizado Daisy Jane D. Remetio Raphael M. Robles Rhenelaine B. Rovira Christian P. Saba Maria Raycel P. Samson Stephanie Anne C. Santok Lawrence Joy B. Santos Jenny D. Sevilla Shiela V. Silva Hershey A. Supleo Carlo Rey G. Tansiongco

Gian Carlo C. Tapalla Maricris B. Tolentino Kenji G. Tomioka Angelique Rogeleen A. Torrano Reginamel D. Torres Arwadin U. Usman Camille Joyce Q. Uson Maboone M. Valentino Krishna Rae E. Ventura Mia Armi M. Vibares Jennifer Lyle A. Villaflor Paul Vincent C. Villoria Abigail Sandra D. Yao Nastaran Yeganehfar Fercival D. Yutan Maria Veronica D. Zamora Marianne Chriza L. Zamora 2nd Semester, 2008-2009 & 1st Semester, 2009-2010 Vincent Tito B. Abucejo Trischa Jeiel D. Aquilizan Jeffrey D. Arzaga Bon Elisse M. Balcorta Jennelyn D. Bayudan Giorgia V. Bicos Mary Grace T. Cabilar Charlotte P. Calderon Britzee N. Capili Jackielou P. Catapang Choi Yoonhee Geofferson P. Cimagala Agnes L. Daliva Nico Jhon Lancelot J. De Goita Evangeline F. Evangelista Karisma Carla P. Fajardo Jerrelyn L. Ganiban Jessica C. Gerida Rowena L. Guardian Karlo Krisanto B. Inocencio Nikko Norman C. Izar Audie M. Labrador Shiela Meri Q. Lantaca Charmaine C. Leoncio Lim Da Yun Joanne G. Logronio Karen L. Luminario Reliza M. Mendoza Allen S. Mercado Ralph Vincent M. Mercado Ma. Sarah L. Mirandilla Elmer D. Nieva Miguel M. Obligar Ferlynne T. Panganiban Park Na Rae Veronica C. Pineda Richard M. Rosales Bernadette E. Santos Janrovert F. Sarangilo Shiela Marie B. Sebastian Alexander M. Silverio Jr. Julie Ann Rica A. Simplicio John Kevin D. Solina Paul Arthur S. Tulisar Michael Lawrence C. Ulep

Alleine D. Ulip Angela V. Villaroman College of Computer Studies and Systems 1st & 2nd Semesters, 2008-2009 Munich Berlin G. Abol Francis Aerol C. Alegre Janusvielle S. Aragones Joer Rei S. Balbuena John Noel Vencit A. Barrosa Jenmart P. Bonifacio Angelica O. Buan Princess Diane O. Bungay Kenneth C. Bu単o Sandra D. Centeno Ariel P. Cesante Jairo F. Copada Allan Joseph D. Coral Crystal Allen A. Cruz Cezar Z. Delos Santos Ricky P. Desuyo Flery C. Dominguez Reynaldo Gerald T. Endaya II Ranniel A. Flores Mariele T. Franco Steven Marquitos Joseph M. Gafud Theresse G. Garcera Jonathan R. Jintalan Eduardo Giuliano C. Magadia Queenie Mariz C. Magsino Mikael D. Manuel Noel R. Monzales Damselle Regine M. Navarro Bryan D. Oab Joel Francis T. Pagador Arvin Jason R. Perez Julie Anne S. Polician John Rhonest R. Quiambao Justine May O. Ragasa Marvin James C. Rayray Julie Ann M. Razon Dhon G. Rocafort Christian John L. Santos Necias Margarito G. Sevilla Shiela A. Sy Mon Alvin L. Tuyay Francis Frederick D. Valero Wang Wen Bin 2nd Semester, 2008-2009 & 1st Semester, 2009-2010 Joey C. Asadon Joseph Bernabe D. Bagnes Gerard P. Delas Armas Michael Jann B. Gaabucayan Cleo Andrea G. Garcia Carl Louise B. McDonough Rosalie D. Morales Lester Dave R. Ochengco Kyle N. Chagan Dan Lorenz E. Salting

College of Dentistry 1st & 2nd Semesters, 2008-2009 Kent D. Abarico Ecatarina S. Cardano Pamela Andrea T. Caro Kathleen Lorraine C. Co Kimberly Amanda K. Comia Patricia Grace G. Cruz Sophia V. Dela Cruz Michelle P. Delas Alas Marie Angelie L. Descalzo Mary Rose A. Dimawala Rita Isabella A. Dolatre Khei F. Familara Neil Patrick S. Ferrer Katrin Yen M. Gacula Keempee M. Gacula Michelle Andrea E. Gonzales Carissa Louise A. Guzman Maryam Habibzadeh Rial E. Hag Adam Gerald T. Hernandez Corvi C. Ildefonso Pauline Mariz D. Javier Ethel C. Juanillo Kao Ruei-Ting Kriszia Faye P. Landayan Kelvin Ka Wing S. Lee Lee Sang Hyun Grace A. Luy Maybelle Angelica G. Maca Sunny C. Mamaril Jr. Celina M. Maniquis Czarmaine A. Masigla Raymonelle F. Mayor Ruth Q. Moran Kathryn Macy C. Ong Julius S. Pahang Gizelle Marie H. Pullan Jonathan Carl V. Ragas Renelie P. San Jose Kimyia Sedaghatkish Francesca Daye C. See Kathleen Juline C. Serato Ainaj N. Singpulo Sid Karlo N. Sison Karen Shirlyn L. So Arrantxa Danielle M. Sumabat Carla Jane Z. Sy Apple Rose G. Tan Candice Trixia T. Tan Lezzel J. Tumabini Roelindy Jade B. Twa単o Jairus G. Uy Tracy Justin M. Visto Lauren D. Y単iguez Carl Angelo C. Yu 2nd Semester, 2008-2009 & 1st Semester, 2009-2010 Joann Mae G. Entico Jaanna D. Lapatha Li Boxiu Dianne K. Torres

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College of Education 1st & 2nd Semesters, 2008-2009 Kristel Ann M. Agcaoili Kaye Frances Rita E. Apeña Fabrini Chelsey F. Buaquiña Angela Gracia D. Constantino Estriel L. Dejucos Maribel L. Pajares Gemmalyn C. Priela John Henry V. Salado Ynah Valerie D. Walde 2nd Semester, 2002-2009 & 1st Semester, 2009-2010 Ma. Lourdes B. Barsaga Gearard S. Bautista Rizalyn B. Dumol Jonathan David R. Hubilla Jennifer C. Montemayor Jessica P. Puyat Roselle A. Samonte Benjie D. Sarmuyan Ethylgene R. Tindoc Frances Maureen B. Viado Mary Grace A .Visco College of Engineering-MANILA 1st & 2nd Semesters, 2008-2009 Allan Jonathan A. Abriam Ferdinand Jeffrey Lundgre Angeles Karen Joy A. Añonuevo Errol John M. Antonio Angelie B. Asa Armando C. Barbosa Jr. Yves A. De Guzman Mark Anthony D. Dionisio Jackquelyn P. Era Denise Ashley P. Escolar Mark Airol B. Escranda Romulo C. Esquierda Jr. John Michael C. Galat Jeremiash L. Foronda Elbert O. Ignacio Cris John P. Jocson Jerry S. Junio Ma. Victoria M. Lago Mark Rene R. Madlangbayan Jose Marie C. Malgapo Nadine Joy G. Manog Johnell S. Man-on Aries A. Medoza Theodore Joseph T. Murillo John Khervin M. Pacho Jenychel M. Pastrana Jeny B. Pestaño Joey F. Ramos Andrian L. Reyllo Gideon Joash B. Serra Jim Marshall D. Sinlao Gilbert M. Sta. Brigida Peter R. Vasquez Jan Emmanuel V. Velgado Jocel M. Versoza Jerril H. Villalon

2nd Semester, 2008-2009 & 1st Semester, 2009-2010 Kenneth Q. Bagadiong Steven A. Hinolan Leselle C. Quitaneg John Roland A. Sta. Ana Cris Arman B. Tabios COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES-CALOOCAN 1st & 2nd Semesters, 2008-2009 Daniel D. Aguila Ivy D. Bartolome Geneve Praise T. Bontogon Maria Chezka A. Buhay Niña Bianca O. Capalad Charmin C. Cheng Nerissa Grace P. Estabillo Dannah Mae P. Estoque Geane Eunice F. Hilario Jocelyn T. Jimenez Ryzabel E. Lim Sarah R. Mancera Erika Cress S. Montalbo Jefrey T. Ormita Marylou Therese L. Sabado Rashida G. Salariosa Cielo May S. Urbano 2nd Semester, 2008-2009 & 1st Semester, 2009-2010 Ma. Carla Ellen C. Guesse Abegail M. Melegrito Princess E. Ramos Sheena G. Reyes Jessica O. Subico Jeelet R. Tiongson COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONCALOOCAN 1st & 2nd Semesters, 2008-2009 Mary Christine Bernadeth P. Abad Jessica Clarissa B. Abcede Mariel C. Acosta Joyce Q. Alcana Christian James D. Alvarez Emily E. Anecito Jennee Gale G. Anis Marie Elise A. Antonio Rachelle R. Apolinario Charmaine C. Aquino Kimberly G. Aspa Melfa R. Bagarinao Michelle B. Baritua Jannen B. Barona Lorena S. Barreto Camelle B. Bautista Jobelle R. Bautista Roby Jane L. Bernabe Paulino F. Boado Carmina E. Bugtong Bernie Bette B. Bustamante Ma. Clara C. Cabuang

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Ricardo A. Caderao Jr. Jearnie T. Camargo Gelli-Anne M. Celen Maribelle C. Cobarrubias Jose B. Conel III Reynald L. Corpuz Karren J. Cortez Charina Marie E. Cruz Kristine Joy L. Cruz Dina T. Cuestas Marites Y. Cunanan Light L. Cutero Marion L. Dacayo Janine Rose D. Datol Joanna Marie D. Datol Benito L. David Jr. Paul Martin P. David John Alvin D. De Luna Avegail E. De Mesa Marieta P. De Quintos Arabelle Joy R. Dela Cruz Katrina Marielle N. Depalobos Charles Lemuel D. Dumantay Reve Niña N. Eleazar Jonathan G. Entico Gemyllie U. Esliza Angelo D. Exaltacion Jennielyn L. Flores Regine D. Frial Anne Marie S. Gaborno Karen P. Gemina Roxanne S. Gerozaga Krizelle Ann F. Getutua Rose Ann P. Gonzaga Miyuki P. Hoshiai Kristal Joy A. Huenda Jacquelyn F. Laborte Mary Joy J. Lagare Ruby Ann B. Lavilla Lulaley H. Leabres Jenson O. Lim Debbie Ann L. Macaraeg Janinne Jay L. Mallete Kenneth R. Mangui Joanna Marie A. Marcelo Ma. Irish M. Marcelo Morris James C. Masalihit Jenny Rizza F. Mateo Oliver C. Mendiola Leslie F. Miralles Rose Ann D. Molina Jayson B. Navarra Ayren A. Neyra Jherome G. Ng Josefhine D. Olandez Maria Aileen D. Olayta Asucina T. Olmedo January M. Orias Alexi L. Pablo Jhoane Dominique A. Pacaldo Mary Ann G. Paglinawan Joebert S. Palaguayan Jasmin S. Pangilinan Mary Joyce V. Pantola Jennifer Ann A. Pasilan Elaine M. Patacsil Catalino C. Perez III

Julia Consolacion T. Pring Beverly D. Raposas Jaime M. Rariza Jr. Jonathan M. Rea Maria Carizza P. Repollo Angela A. Rey Michelle Camille S. Reyes Pitett F. Samson Leonel B. Santiago Marianne Beatriz S. Santos Niño Mar P. Santos Jonathan L. Seebok Ma. Cecilia A. Serrano Reysie F. Simbulam Jeniessa P. Singh Marvin V. Soriano Deane P. Sto. Domingo Ivy E. Sulayao Wilfredo P. Tablante Crisnelle G. Tan Jasel Han P. Valdez Sander G. Velasco Kerstine M. Vergara Cherryl Ann R. Viernes Arlene V. Villagracia Cheyenne Marie R. Wingkee Joan M. Yambao 2nd Semester, 2008-2009 & 1st Semester, 2009-2010 Araceli J. Angeles Jaidee Marie L. Bautista Jeffrey M. Bernardo Yhoissa P. Butamante Ma. Elona E. Carcido John Paul C. David Raniel Christian B. Dela Rosa Diana D. Franco Catherine B. Fuentes Rose Ann S. Guevarra Alejandro C. Limbaga Normand John G. Miranda Jomar P. Perez Jennifer Lyn A. Quiñones Rhejean D. Rodriguez Ogie Boy A. Sanorjo Julius Christian S. Santos Jo Ann Christine G. Teh Camille P. Verendia Saori L Yamashita COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING-CALOOCAN 1st & 2nd Semesters, 2008-2009 Joseph Ray D. Abayare Allan Jonathan A. Acuña Lady Anne M. Adelino Edlyn Kate P. Ado Rosemarie V. Alba Robin T. Arida Raymart B. Balagtas Raymond D. Ballad Ma. Lara N. Bantilo John Kevin N. Bautista Mary Rose F. Bautista Philip Rey D. Bautista

Regina G. Bautista Jason M. Cabug Ruby Ann A. Cajegas Neilsen T. Campit Ellis Jon S. Canicula Tricia Ann A. Cayetano Elaine M. Cerezo Arsenio F. Chua John Paul Y. Cupcupin Dhave P. Dayao Hazel Joyce G. Del Rosario Jen Anne D. Dela Raymond Anthony G. Deniega Joshua Rey T. Deraco Nicasio D. Destreza Jr. Marion Roel S. Dimain Andrew Eldritch R. Dres Manuel S. Erpelo IV Ma. Bernadettte D. Espiritu Ann Rochelle B. Fajardo Leo A. Fallore Ma. Rhonalee B. Fermin Franz R. Figueroa Barbarra Joy Z. Gabriel Gerry F. Gajudo Ronaldo S. Garcia Arienz R. Geslani Gener Joseph D. Gomez Ariel P. Ignas Jr. Karen P. Javier Kenneth Roger J. Lacaba Gerald F. Laya Mark David S. Lim Leonardo P. Lo Jr. Ronald Jayson B. Mercado Robie Shem T. Ocray Adrian E. Onod Roanne Vim N. Oppus Rhodora I. Pablo Jayson J. Pacheco Jennylyn L. Palmes Dawn E. Pangcoy Joval L. Pangga Xel Abraham G. Panlaqui Mickee P. Quijano Kristian T. Raguirag Jin Michael R. Resurreccion

Edward M. Reyteran Arabelle Clarice F. Roxas Analyn M. Salcedo Michael A. Santiago Aaron Michael S. Tolentino Irene D. Tolero Ma. Cristina C. Torres Angelito B. Umali Lanie Laize S. Union Earvin Jun R. Uson Camille Anne P. Villon Arvin F. Yorro 2nd Semester, 2008-2009 & 1st Semester, 2009-2010 Mary Arriena Tracy J. Agustin Rean Carlo P. Arais Karen Joy D. Balmaceda Roy J. Bernardo Sidney T. Bernardo Vernard G. Bote Rozel Angela Calungsud Victor C. Co Jr. Denver A. Del Castillo Karlo Antonio M. Del Rio

Emilyn B. Dela Cruz Kevin Guiller N. Fampulme Anna Karina D. Firmante Jude Bryan E. Fullente Anna Crizelle B. Gamayon Kristine Joy M. Gonzales Lara Mae A. Gonzales Leover E. Gonzales Ma. Francheska O. Jordan Eduardo B. Leron Jr. Jess Anthony D. Liwanag Troy Vincent A. Lucena Elizabeth O. Macasieb Danielle S. Maque Paul Abraham C. Maramba Julyuzz Eriko S. Marqueses Raychelle Ann C. Pacis Joel Rupert S. Parulan Azi Rapunzelle R. Ponce Richard Zeus E. Ramirez Mary Anne O. Rubiano Maria Fatima F. Tadique Charlene L. Taw Ai A. Tomihari Buenavielyn B. Velasco

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS 1st & 2nd Semesters, 2008-2009 Frank Lloyd S. Alcantara Villarica D. Manuel Marinela L. Poso Roxanne F. Sablada 2nd Semester, 2008-2009 & 1st Semester, 2009-2010 Jasmine Mei C. Diaz ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Jamie P. Nicanor OUTSTANDING STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS OF THE YEAR Political Science Society (UE Manila) Computer Engineering Students Society (UE Caloocan) OUTSTANDING STUDENT LEADER OF THE YEAR Allen S. Mercado (UE Manila) John Carlo A. Bon (UE Caloocan)

Outstanding Student Leader Awardees Allen Mercado (far left) and John Carlo Bon give their responses in behalf of all the students recognized

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TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONS Members of the UE Athletics-Men’s Team are seen here at the 2010 recognition program for UE’s winning student-athletes along with some of the officers of UE and of UE’s PE Department: (seated, from left) Marketing Department Executive Director Jesus Tanchanco Sr., Executive Vice President Carmelita Mateo, President Ester Garcia, Elementary and Secondary Laboratory Schools Principal Nieva Discipulo, PE Dept. Consultant Teresita Dominguez-Abundo, (standing, from left) PE Department Secretary Angelina Yusay, Sports Coordinator for UE Caloocan Fernando Olona, the Team’s Assistant Coach Leo Robert Viajar, Stefan Jalbuena, Jayvee Sarabia, Kristoffer Carlos, Jesreel Magbuo, Coach Arthur Fronda, Jerome Patria, Ariel Opiana, Jerby Deriada, Jayson Tanteo, Ernie Opiana, Jerald De Asis, Art Thomas Fronda, Rhyean Ian Vergara, Abraham Alzona, Jesus Espelimburgo, Marl Anthony Salinas, Richard Salaño and Wenlie Maulas

Men's Athletics Team Regains UAAP Championship!

he UE Red Warriors-Men’s Athletics Team finally regained the UAAP Championship in Men’s Track and Field, following its members’ triumphant overall performance at its UAAP Season 72 tournament on February 4 to 7, 2010, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. The UE team bagged a total of 20 medals and earned a total of 196 points to emerge as the top contingent among six universities in all. UE’s players effectively trumped 2nd placer and UAAP 71 champion Far Eastern University (170 points), Ateneo De Manila University (3rd, 145 pts.), University of Santo Tomas (4th, 142 pts.), UAAP 72 host De La Salle University (5th, 70 pts.) and University of the Philippines (6th, 67 pts.). Four of the UE team’s haul were gold medals, with Wenlie S. Maulas earning not just one but two—one apiece in the 800-meter and 1,500-meter run—along with the bronze medal in the 1,000-meter run. It was UE teammate Art Thomas S. Fronda who earned the 10,000-meter run gold medal. Jerome A. Patria, for his part, won the gold medal in the 5,000-meter walk. Eight of the Lualhati squad’s haul were silver medals, with Abraham L. Alzona winning two: one each in the 400M dash and the 4x400M relay. Also earning a 4x400M relay silver medal each were Jesreel V. Magbuo, Ariel D. Opiana and Jayson S. Tanteo. Ernie D. Opiana won the silver medal in the 1,500M run, while Jerome A. Patria got the silver for his 10,000M walk. Richard SL. Salano earned the silver in the 5,000M run. Richard Salaño was also named the tournament’s Rookie of the Year. The team’s eight other medals were bronzes. The group of Abraham Alzona, Jesreel Magbuo, Ariel Opiana and Jayson

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Tanteo each got a bronze medal in the 4x100M relay. Jerby D. Deriada got one in discus throw, Wenlie Maulas got his in the 10,000M run, Ernie Opiana earned one via the 3,000M steeple chase, and so did Marl Anthony O. Salinas in the 10,000M walk. Rounding out the UE men’s athletics team are Kristoffer S. Carlos, Jerald P. De Asis, Jesus A. Espelimburgo, Stefan N. Jalbuena, Jayvee M. Sarabia and Rhyean Ian S. Vergara. Mr. Arthur C. Fronda is the team’s Head Coach, Mr. Leo Robert B. Viajar its Assistant Coach, and Mr. Anselmo A. De Guzman is the Trainer. Coaches Fronda and Viajar are both UE College of Education alumni, majoring in Physical Education and graduating in 1990 and 1987, respectively. Both were bemedalled UAAP tracksters prior to becoming the team’s coaches in 1993. Both have also been teaching in UE since 1990. This was the latest UAAP championship in a long while for the UE male tracksters, who had finished in 4th place in UAAP 71. The team had been undefeated in the UAAP for eight years, from 1994 to 2002—and no other UE team has had an “eight-peat” streak in the UAAP, nor has any other UAAP member-school won as many consecutive championships. (FEU recently came close with a near six-peat this season.) Prior to its UAAP 72 victory, the UE men’s athletics team bagged another championship, at the Colgate-Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association (Patafa) Weekly Relays in November 2009. The members of the UE Red Warriors-Women’s Athletics Team, for their part, propelled the team to a 3rd Place finish in its own UAAP 72 tournament, retaining the spot the team had earned the year earlier. —Bert B. Sulat Jr.

he UE Strong Red Warriors Weightlifting Team continued to assert its dominance in the local weightlifting circuit as they muscled out the competition in the Philippine Novice Subjunior/Junior Class B Master Powerlifting Championship held on January 30 and 31, 2010, at Robinsons Place in Imus, Cavite. The UE squad won a total of 24 medals from this competition: 15 gold medals, seven silvers and two bronzes. Moreover, the UE Strong Red Warriors also went away with four team-competition victories: in the Junior Women (ages 18-23), Subjunior Men (ages 14-17), Junior Men (ages 18-23) and Class B Lifter Men categories (the latter referring to male competitors who have not gone through six weight categories). Ms. Ecatarina S. Cardano, one of UE’s top weightlifters, was adjudged Best Lifter for the Junior Women Category. The UE contingent triumphed against their competitors from the Ateneo De Manila University, Far Eastern University, the University of the Philippines and Gold’s Gym, among others. Team Lualhati’s 15 gold medals were won in four different divisions: five in the Subjunior Division, five in the Junior Division, four in the Class B Division and one in the Master Division. The five Subjunior division gold medalists are Emily A. Racelis (1st Year, Secondary Laboratory School; 44kg. weight division), Emmanuel Montefalcon (3rd Yr., SLS; 52 kg.), Raven Jonathan Arias (1st Yr., AB Communication Arts; 56 kg.), Charles Justin C. Cardano (1st Yr., BS in Nutrition and Dietetics; 60 kg.) and Nestor Redulla (3rd Yr., SLS; 82.5 kg.). The gold medalists in the Junior Category are Princess D. Estrella (1st Yr., Dentistry

proper; 48 kg.), Ecatarina S. Cardano (1st Yr., Dentistry proper; 52 kg.), Jonhel Man-on (3rd Yr., BS CE; 56 kg.), Paul Adrian A. Pangilinan (4th Yr., BS CS; 110 kg.) and Jaybee Sarabia (3rd Yr., BS HRM; 125 kg.). In the Class B category, Princess Estrella, Ecatarina Cardano, Emanuel Montefalcon and Jaybee Sarabia also took home a gold medal each. Coach Edmundo Jose G. Cardano (2007 MAT graduate; 110 kg.) won UE’s lone gold medal in the Master category. The seven silver medalists are Angelica F. Pineda (2nd Yr., BSBA major in finance management; Novice, 56 kg.), Sammy Bondad (4th Yr., SLS; Subjunior, 52 kg.), Sobair Mohaimen (1st Yr., BS Psychology; Junior, 56 kg.), Judea P. Canlas (3rd Yr., BSHRM; Junior, 75 kg.), Jervee Deriada (2nd Year, BSEd, P.E.; Junior, 82.5 kg.), Jonhel Man-on (3rd Yr., BS Engineering; Class B, 56 kg.), and Coach Edmundo Jose Cardano (who is currently a UE doctoral student; Class B, 110 kg.) The two bronze medals were each won by Edrew S. Cardano (4th Yr., BS CS; Junior, 67.5 kg.) and Paul Adrian Pangilinan (4th year, BS IT, Class B, 110 kg.). Prior to this competition, the UE Strong Red Warriors successfully defended its title as National Collegiate Champion in the National 5-in-1 Weightlifting Championship held on November 5 to 9, 2009, in Tagbilaran, Bohol. Earlier last year, Team Lualhati won two championships—in the Women’s and High School Boys’ divisions—and the 2nd Place in the men’s division at the Powerlifting Association of the Philippines’ Philippine Interschool Powerlifting Championships, held at the UP College of Human Kinetics Gym on September 12 and 13, 2009. —Angelo M. Vergel De Dios

UE Weightlifters Still Unbeatable as

Powerlifting Champs! UE Today January-June 2010

UEAthletes Recognized ’s Winning SY 2009-2010

The following UE athletes and coaches were formally acknowledged on March 15, 2010 at the Conference Hall in UE Manla for their respective team and individual victories in various sporting events of SY 2009-2010.

UAAP Season 72 UE Red Warriors, Men’s Fencing Team: Champion Manoah S. Baal Rookie of the Year; Gold Medal, Team Foil Maximus Friedrich E. Baluyot Gold Medal, Team Foil; Bronze Medal, Individual Foil Eric C. Brando II Gold Medal, Team Sabre Don King L. Decena Gold Medal, Team Sabre Carlos Aurelio C. Del Pilar Gold Medal, Team Sabre Ruvic John O. Delos Santos Nathaniel Fritz L. Gutierrez Most Valuable Player; Gold Medal, Individual Foil; Gold Medal, Team Foil Bonifacio L. Jacintos Gold Medal, Team Sabre; Bronze Medal, Individual Sabre Norvyn C. Mingi Gold Medal, Team Foil Paul T. Talavera Gold Medal, Team Sabre Chester J. Uy Coach Rufelrino B. Endriano Coach Rolando T. Canlas Coach

Jylyn P. Nicanor Rookie of the Year; Gold Medal, Team Sabre; Silver Medal, Individual Sabre Norielyn V. Villaviray Gold Medal, Team Epee UE Red Warriors, Table Tennis Team: Champion Patrick John A. Flores Gold Medal, Individual Competition Darryl G. Fradejas Most Valuable Player; Gold Medal, Individual Competition Donna Marie B. Gamilla Gold Medal, Doubles Competition Gretel Mae R. Gonzales Gold Medal, Individual Competition Jaezl May B. Ingeniero Gold Medal, Individual Competition Lyr Eden S. Leyva Gold Medal, Individual Competition Kaimo T. Mangulabnan Gold Medal, Doubles Competition Jasper Kelly P. Morelos Gold Medal, Individual Competition Rogelio C. Ponte Jr. Head Coach Homber C. Tiongson Assistant Coach

UE Red Warriors, Women’s Fencing Team: Champion (“3-peat”/3rd in a Row)

UE Red Warriors, Boys’ Volleyball Team: Champion (“6-peat”/6th in a row)

Mary Rose L. Alfonzo Gold Medal, Individual Sabre; Gold Medal, Team Sabre; Gold Medal, Team Foil Cristine H. Almas Gold Medal, Team Epee; Silver Medal, Individual Epee Czarina Rona D. Arandia Gold Medal, Team Sabre; Bronze Medal, Individual Foil Clicheilyn G. Del Rosario Gold Medal, Team Sabre; Bronze Medal, Team Foil Anna Fae D. Flores Gold Medal, Team Epee Charlotte C. Macaraeg Gold Medal, Team Sabre Patricia Marie Y. Melendres Jamie P. Nicanor Most Valuable Player; Gold Medal, Individual Foil; Gold Medal, Team Foil; Gold Medal, Team Epee

Reuel D. Asia John Kenneth P. Bayking Edmarson V. Baylon Darren A. De Dios Jerome Cyril B. Eugenio Best Libero Morissey Claude F. Garcia Most Valuable Player; Best Spiker Carl Michael N. Manuel Von Kenneth A. Marin Evander C. Monsanto Kim Reginald Y. Relcopan Karl Justin D. Roque Brendon Joseph D. Santos Best Setter Angelone T. Soria Best Blocker Rodrigo M. Roque Head Coach Ruel M. Pascual Assistant Coach

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UE Red Warriors, Men’s Track and Field Team: Champion Abraham L. Alzona Silver Medal, 400M Dash; Silver Medal, 4X400M Relay; Bronze Medal, 4x100M Relay Kristoffer S. Carlos Jerald P. De Asis Jerby D. Deriada Bronze Medal, Discus Throw Jesus A. Espelimburgo Art Thomas S. Fronda Gold Medal, 10,000M Run Stefan N. Jalbuena Jesreel V. Magbuo Silver Medal, 4x400M Relay; Bronze Medal, 4x100M Relay Wenlie S. Maulas Gold Medal, 800M; Gold Medal, 1,500M Run; Bronze Medal, 10,000M Run Ariel D. Opiana, Silver Medal, 4x400M Relay; Bronze Medal, 4x100M Relay Ernie D. Opiana Silver Medal, 1,500M Run; Bronze Medal, 3,000M Steeplechase Jerome A. Patria Gold Medal, 5,000M Walk; Silver Medal, 10,000M Walk Richard SL. Salaño Rookie of the Year; Silver Medal, 5,000M Run Marl Anthony O. Salinas Bronze Medal, 10,000M Walk Jayvee M. Sarabia Jayson S. Tanteo Silver Medal, 4x400M Relay; Bronze Medal, 4x100M Relay Rhyean Ian S.Vergara Arthur C. Fronda Head Coach Leo Robert B. Viajar Assistant Coach Anselmo A. De Guzman Trainer

NATIONAL COMPETITION UE Red Warriors, Weightlifting Team: Champion, National 5-in-1 Weightlifting Competition (“7-peat”/7th in a row) Raven Jonathan A. Arias Gold Medal, Sub-junior Category Sammy Y. Bondad 2 Silver Medals, Sub-junior Category Judea P. Canlas 3 Silver Medals, Junior Category

Charles Justin S. Cardano Gold Medal, Sub-junior Category Ecatarina S. Candano Gold Medal, Sub-junior Category; Gold Medal, Junior Category; Gold Medal, Class B Category Edmundo Jose G. Cardano Silver Medal, Class B; Gold Medal, Master Edrew S. Cardano Gold Medal, Sub-junior Category Jerby D. Deriada 2 Gold Medals, Sub-junior Category Princess D. Estrella Gold Medal Category, Junior; Gold Medal, Class B Category Johnell S. Man-on Gold Medal, Junior Category; Silver Medal, Class B Category Sobair L. Mohaimen Silver Medal, Junior Category Emannuel M. Montefalcon Gold Medal, Sub-junior Category; Gold Medal, Junior; Gold Medal, Class B Category Paul Adrian A. Pangilinan 2 Gold Medals, Junior Category Angelica F. Pineda Silver Medal, Novice Category Emily A. Racelis Gold Medal, Sub-junior Category Nestor A. Redulla Jr. Gold Medal, Sub-junior Category Jayvee M. Sarabia Gold Medal, Junior Category; Gold Medal, Class B Category Edmundo Jose G. Cardano Coach

Other UAAP 72 Medalists Ronnie Rustom E. De Leon Boys’ Fencing: Bronze Medal, Individual Epee; Silver Medal, Team Epee; Silver Medal, Team Foil Francois Nowelle T. Licono Boys’ Fencing: Most Valuable Player; Rookie of the Year; Gold Medal, Individual Foil; Gold Medal, Team Sabre; Silver Medal, Team Foil Rodrigo A. Manzalay Jr. Boys’ Fencing: Gold Medal, Individual Sabre; Gold Medal–Team Sabre Bruce Kevin H. Ng Boys’ Fencing: Gold Medal, Team Sabre Karl Justin D. Roque Boys’ Fencing: Silver Medal, Team Foil Roger Randall R. Samia Boys’ Fencing: Silver Medal, Individual Epee; Silver Medal, Team Epee Gervacio V. Sandolval III Boys’ Fencing: Gold Medal, Team Sabre; Bronze Medal, Individual Sabre Christian Paolo C. Soriano Boys’ Fencing: Bronze Medal, Individual Foil; Silver Medal, Team Foil Marie Claire D. Andaya Women’s Track and Field: Bronze Medal, 4x400M Relay Aleah DC. Gatmaitan Women’s Track and Field: Bronze Medal, Triple Jump; Bronze Medal, 4x400M Relay

April Joyce P. Guillen Women’s Track and Field: Gold Medal, Triple Jump; Bronze Medal, Long Jump Irene B. Gullos Women’s Track and Field: Silver Medal, 400MLH; Bronze Medal, 4x400M Relay Camela P. Leonardo Women’s Track and Field: Bronze Medal, 4x400M Relay April E. Pedrozo Women’s Track and Field: Silver Medal, 300M Walk; Bronze Medal, 500M Walk Bryan B. Barcelon High School Chess: Bronze Medal, Board 4 Christy Lamiel P. Bernales High School Chess: Gold Medal, Board 5 Marvin Gabriel M. Colasito Men’s Chess: Bronze Medal, Board 6 Alcon John Z. Datu High School Chess: Gold Medal, Board 3 Piokit S. Ibañez Men’s Chess: Bronze Medal, Board 5 Nelson I. Mariano III Men’s Chess: Bronze Medal, Board 1 Aaron Khrisna F. Rivas Men’s Chess: Bronze Medal, Board 3 Jayson SJ. Visca Men’s Chess: Bronze Medal, Board 2 Kristoffer Rey V. Garcia Judo: Silver Medal Ma. Isabel Dominique A. Reloj Judo: Gold Medal Rodimple D. Rodriguez Judo: Silver Medal Rochelle Joy A. Santiago Judo: Bronze Medal

UE’s recipients of the UAAP 72 Special Awards with UE’s top brass. Standing from left are PE Assistant Director-OIC Rodrigo Roque, Amenolah Acot (Men’s Volleyball), Cindy Resultay (Women’s Basketball), Marlyn Francisco (Softball), Michelle Francisco (Softball), Michelle Tan (Softball, Elmer Espiritu (Men’s Basketball), Paul John Lee (Men’s Basketball), Shiesa Nebrida (Women’s Volleyball), Eunique Chan (Girls’ Volleyball) and Mr. Fernando Olona, Assistant PE Director for UE Caloocan. Seated from left are Marketing Executive Director Jesus Tanchanco Sr., EVP Carmelita Mateo, President Ester Garcia, ESLS Principal Nieva Discipulo and PE Department Consultant Ms. Teresita Dominguez-Abundo, former Commissioner of the Philippine Sports Commission

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Members of the UE Red Warriors Men’s and Women’s Fencing Teams

John Hubert C. Resaba High School Taekwondo: Silver Medal Sean R. Rodriguez High School Taekwond: Bronze Medal Anthony John M. Samia High School Taekwondo: Bronze Medal Seyed R. Madjd Jabbari Taekwondo: Bronze Medal Mary Jane C. Bagat High School Swimming: Silver Medal, 4x50M Freestyle Relay; Gold Medal, 4x200M Freestyle Relay; Gold Medal, 4x100M Freestyle Relay Joleyrina Michaela R. Buna High School Swimming: Silver Medal, 100M Freestyle; Bronze Medal, 50M Butterfly; Gold Medal, 4x50 M Medley Relay; Bronze Medal, 200M Freestyle; Bronze Medal, 100M Backstroke; Bronze Medal, 50M Backstroke Kristiana Allia Mariz U. Cortado High School Swimming: Gold Medal, 50M Breastroke; Silver Medal, 100M Breastroke; Gold Medal, 4x50M Medley Relay; Silver Medal, 200M Breastroke; Gold Medal, 4x100M Medley Relay Maria Camille Yvonne C. Cortey High School Swimming: Silver Medal, 4x50M Freestyle Relay; Gold Medal, 4x100M Freestyle Relay; Gold Medal, 4x50M Medley Relay; Gold Medal, 4x50M Medley Relay Nicole Bianca C. Illustre High School Swimming: Gold Medal, 4x200M Freestyle Relay; Gold Medal, 4x100M Freestyle Relay Sabrina Ingrid C. Illustre High School Swimming: Most Valuable Player; Gold Medal, 800M Freestyle; Gold Medal, 200M IM; Gold Medal, 400M Freestyle; Gold Medal, 100M Butterfly; Gold Medal, 400 M IM; Gold Medal, 200 M Butterfly

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Ajrulla T. Jaitulla Men’s Swimming: Bronze Medal, 400 M IM Edward Kim B. Mallares High School Swimming: Bronze Medal, 4x200M Freestyle Relay; Bronze Medal, 4x50M Medley Relay Kevin Nicole C. Perez High School Swimming: Bronze Medal, 4x200M Freestyle Relay; Bronze Medal, 4x50M Medley Relay Kerwin R. Rollon High School Swimming: Bronze Medal, 4x200M Freestyle Relay; Bronze Medal, 4x50M Medley Relay Zeanine R. Rollon High School Swimming: Silver Medal, 4x50M Free Style Relay Irah Isabelle T. Solon High School Swimming: Gold Medal, 4x200M Freestyle Relay; Gold Medal, 4x50M Medley Relay; Gold Medal, 4x100M Medley Relay

Drixie Mae D. Suarez High School Swimming: Silver Medal, 4x50M Freestyle Relay; Gold Medal, 4x200M Freestyle Relay; Gold Medal, 4x100M Freestyle Relay; Gold Medal, 4x100M Medley Relay

SPECIAL UAAP 72 AWARDS Amenolah M. Acot Men’s Volleyball: Best Digger Cindy R. Resultay Women’s Volleyball: Mythical Five Marlyn C. Francisco Softball: Rookie of the Year Michelle C. Francisco Softball: Best Slugger; Most Homeruns Michelle L. Tan Softball: Most Home Runs; Most Runs Batted-in Elmer T. Espiritu Men’s Basketball: Mythical Five Paul John D. Lee Men’s Basketball: Mythical Five Eunique D. Chan Girls’ Volleyball: Best Blocker Shiesa S. Nebrida Girls’ Volleyball: Best Attacker

Summary

5 UAAP Champion Teams

Nathaniel Fritz L. Gutierrez of the Men’s Fencing Team delivers the response on behalf of the athlete-awardees.

1 Non-UAAP Champion Team 6 Most Valuable Players 5 Rookies of the Year 89 Gold Medalists 38 Silver Medalists 45 Bronze Medalists 11 Special Awards

Elementary and High

School Department Hosts Teaching-Learning Seminar By Dr. BENILDA L. SANTOS

Principal, Elementary and High School Department, UE Caloocan

he University of the East-Caloocan Elementary and High School Department held the initial, national three-day seminar-training on “Understanding by Design (UBD) in Action: Redesigning Teaching and Learning Across Areas” on April 28 to 30, 2010 at the Multipurpose Hall I of the College of Engineering-Caloocan Building. School principals, subject coordinators and secondary teachers from the different school divisions attended the seminar-training, which focused on the implementation of Understanding by Design, the new curriculum for secondary schools. The seminar also highlighted the development of the various learning activities across areas for the secondary school levels. The keynote Speaker was Dr. Fe A. Hidalgo, former officer in charge of the Department of Education (DepEd). Part of her talk focused on what the proponents of UBD believe in. “Designing lessons for understanding begins with what we want students to be able to do and proceeds to the evidence that we will accept that they have learned it. Along the way, we must be clear about what we want students to understand and what we mean by understanding.” Dr. Lolita M. Andrada, Director of Secondary Education, discussed the features of Understanding by Design as the core of the 2010 curriculum. Lecturers and trainers from the Philippine Normal University who have been going around the country for this purpose were invited to talk on the different stages of preparations pertinent to the implementation of UBD. They likewise facilitated the workshops during the three-day seminar-training that came after each presentation. Prof. Ma. Lourdes Santiago-Agustin tackled Stage 1, which focused on Identifying Results; Dr. Marilyn U. Balagtas tackled the features of Stage 2, on Determining Acceptable Evidences of Specific Desired Results—giving the teachers insights on the identification of specific learning competencies to take for each learning period. Prof Ma. Ruth M. Regalado took care of Stage 3, which was on Designing Learning Experiences. Dr. Fedeserio C. Camarao, the UE Caloocan Chancellor, together with Dr. Benilda L. Santos, the UE Caloocan EHSD Principal, organized and spearheaded this event. The UBD seminar-training was designed as part of UE’s thrust to become known as a training-provider institution and to propagate knowledge about the changes in practices in education.

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Student Achievers Recognized

Recepients of Honors for Academic Excellence, ELS

Grade I-Lily 1st Honors: Eriel S. Cardano 2nd Honors: Roy Edison C. De Guzman 3rd Honors: Daniel Jade A. Javier 4th Honors: Aira Mae E. Eclarinal 5th Honors: Andhrea Krstyle D. Racoma Grade I-Rose 1st Honors: Sophia R. Caguioa 2nd Honors: Engelo John Gabriel V. Caru 3rd Honors: Adriane C. Aquino 4th Honors: Rodolfo Julian B. De Guzman Fifth Honors: Princess B. Magtira Grade II-Lily 1st Honors: Denise Mae C. Pidlaoan 2nd Honors: Alyssa Marie B. Taganas 3rd Honors: Jael Mizziah V. Santos 4th Honors: Lizchelle Joy B. Velasquez 5th Honors: John Gabriel S. Medel Grade II-Daisy 1st Honors: Jay Banuar M. Otamias 2nd Honors: Emmanuel Ravi M. Lara 3rd Honors: Gabriel R. Lim 4th Honors: Hannah Joy A. Moya 5th Honors: Ashley Sybil R. Manalo Grade III-Tulips 1st Honors: Venus P. Balito 2nd Honors: Gene Andrei S. Llanes 3rd Honors: James Warren R. Esplana 4th Honors: Reishelle Anne N. Andres 5th Honors: Via Naama D. Mangubat Grade III-Jasmin 1st Honors: Noel Simonjohn E. Gat-eb 2nd Honors: Angelica Veil R. Torres 3rd Honors: Manuel P. Magtira III 4th Honors: Carl John P. Soriano 5th Honors: Alexsandra M. Aggabao Grade IV-Sampaguita 1st Honors: Dei Jai M. Otamias 2nd Honors: Marithe Issey N. Abella 3rd Honors: Nicart B. Ubaldo 4th Honors: Camille M. Nabong 5th Honors: Catherine L. Sevidal Grade IV-Orchids 1st Honors: Samantha Seno 2nd Honors: Aaron Louise Ed S. Cruz 3rd Honors: John Maron M. Llagas 4th Honors: Shameena Ivy P. Rendon 5th Honors: Dania Charlize S. Tongol Grade V 1st Honors: Clive F. Fuentebella

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These UE Manila Elementary and Secondary Laboratory Schools pupils and students were formally acknowledged at the ESLS Recognition Day on March 30, 2010, 2 p.m. at the UE Theatre.

2nd Honors: Gerald Frederick C. Tongol 3rd honors: Leigh Yvonne T. Terrazola 4th Honors: Rodette Camille C. De Guzman 5th Honors: Luisse Nhoriel S. Bungay Grade VI Valedictorian: Anna Alixia B. Samson Salutatorian: Karl Vincent M. Gonzales 1st Honorable Mention: Luis Marcelo M. Cacanindin 2nd Honorable Mention: Garwon M. Baisa 3rd Honorable Mention: Jeremy Kent P. Comendador With Honors: Jansen A. Gacula Nicole Bernadette M. Barlaan Kamille B. Dela Cruz Don Prince O. Roque Andrei Mariell M. Nabong Recipients of Honors for Academic Excellence, SLS 1st Year 1st Honors: Jiro Jerome G. Dumrique 2nd Honors: Mary Nicole Lynne G. Tansioco 3rd Honors: Jeraldine P. Yumul 4th Honors: Jesan F. Murillo 5th Honors: John Michael T. Minamidez 2nd Year 1st Honors: Dhanna Patricia O. Bautista 2nd Honors: Sophia Mae E. Paderanga 3rd Honors: Nathaniel M. Perez 4th Honors: Bianca Marie F. Coma 5th Honors: Rica Jane M. Apellido 3rd Year 1st Honors: Jefferson Cedrick C. Garza 2nd Honors: Josef Manuel L. Descalzo 3rd Honors: Gretta Shalou G. Galicinao 4th Honors: Eunice Bianca Mae M. Martinez 5th Honors: Edgar Emmanuel P. Antiquoia

2nd Honorable Mention: Bonifacio H. Caburian Jr. 3rd Honorable Mention: Jessica Nicole T. Ingat 4th Honorable Mention: Shammai B. Ubaldo 5th Honorable Mention: Marielle Kent C. Blunt 6th Honorable Mention: Christine S. Cruz 7th Honorable Mention: Maria Katherine B. De Jesus 8th Honorable Mention: Alcon John Z. Datu (also Awardee for AY Foundation for National Discipline) Outstanding Students, ELS Anna Alixia B. Samson: Best in English; Best in Filipino Karl Vincent M. Gonzales: Best in Math Luis Marcelo M. Cacanindin: Best in Science Garwon M. Baisa: Best in Makabayan Outstanding Students, SLS Filipino Jiro Jerome G. Dumrique Dhanna Patricia O. Bautista Josef Manuel L. Descalzo Rashanne M. Apellido English Mary Nicole Lynn G. Tansioco Dhanna Patricia O. Bautista Edgar Emmanuel P. Antioquia Rashanne M. Apellido Science and Technology Jiro Jerome G. Dumrique Dhanna Patricia O. Bautista Jefferson Cedrick C. Garza Rashanne M. Apellido Mathematics Lloyd Aries F. Figuerres John Rafael A. Ferrer Jefferson Cedrick C. Garza Rashanne M. Apellido

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4th Year Valedictorian: Rashanne M. Apellido (also Gerry Roxas Leadership Awardee / J. P. Laurel Memorial Foundation Awardee / Mercury Drug Awardee for Best in Science & Math / UE Awardee for Best in English, Math & Science / Best in Filipino, English, Math, Science, AP & TLE) Salutatorian: Junald T. Miranda 1st Honorable Mention: Mark Joseph V. Pelle

Araling Panlipunan Jiro Jerome G. Dumrique Dhanna Patricia O. Bautista Edgar Emmanuel P. Antioquia Rashanne M. Apellido

Technology and Home Economics Jiro Jerome G. Dumrique Dhanna Patricia O. Bautista Eunice Bianca M. Martinez Rashanne M. Apellido

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These pupils and students of the UE Caloocan Elementary and High School Department were formally acknowledged at the EHSD Recognition Day held on April 5, 2010, 4 p.m., at the UE Caloocan Center Stage and Field.

Overall Top Three for Elementary Grade 1 Izelcon A. Cabacungan Maricel Rose G. Ballaran Veronica Gaudiano Grade 2 Jeffrey Troy C. Jaranilla Jan Karlo I. Espadero Kurt Allen M. Sangalang Grade 3 Carl Jason R. Agbayani Chloe Ellaira D. Ting Angelica Joyce L. Gregorio Grade 4 Elijah Ericson G. Del Rosario Marion Abilene R. Navarro John Rhyuu G. Ballaran Grade 5 Cheenie F. Villaluz Alyssa Faye M. Folloso John Matthew M. Cheng Academic Excellence Awardees for Elementary Grade 1 Izelcon A. Cabacungan: Best in Makabayan / Best in English / Best in Mathematics / Best in Filipino Grade 2 Jeffer Troy C. Jaranilla: Best in Makabayan / Best in English / Best in Mathematics / Best in Filipino Grade 3 Carl Jason R. Agbayani: Best in Makabayan Angelica Joyce L. Gregorio: Best in Mathematics Mark Angelo G. Cataquiz: Best in English Irene A. Lalaguna: Best in Science / Best in Filipino

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Grade 5 Gobgleth C. Santiago: Best in Makabayan Aaron P. Rivera: Best in Mathematics Alyssa Faye M. Folloso: Best in MAPEH / Best in English John Matthew M. Cheng: Best in HELE Cheenie F. Villaluz: Best in Science Khazelle Rose: Best in Filipino Overall Top Five for High School 1st Year Angeline Jayne P. Woods Eldrick James T. Enero Jonathan B. Magtalas Chedy Mae S. Regis Teryeth Jane R. Saguita 2nd Year Rojeena Gail R. Rubio Ma. Levi F. Gecarane Bea G. Gallardo Shermaine A. Baluyot Anne Camille Javelosa 3rd Year Cathryn A. Labrador Lian Ching D. Sy Deanne Daniel L. Agustin Diomar F. Gusi Lyra D. Tolentino

Academic Excellence Awardees for High School 1st Year Angeline Jayne P. Woods: Best in MAPEH Eldrick James T. Enero: Best in English / Best in TLE/Computer / Science / Filipino Chedhy Mae Regis: Best in Mathematics 2nd Year Bea G. Gallardo: Best in Social Studies Rojeena Gail R. Rubio: Best in English / Best in TLE/Computer Anne Camille Javelosa: Best in Mathematics / Best in Science

Overall Top Three for High School (Science-Based Curriculum) 1st Year Mikaela L. Tecson Bianca Fe Z. Anillo Ceferin Julius B. Guevarra 2nd Year Christian Oliver C. Sumugat Alvin C. Magallanes Kristina Cassandra C. Lim 3rd Year Jerold Jay M. Flores Camille Angelie J. Soribello Rachelle R. Quintero Academic Excellence Awardees for High School (Science-Based Curriculum) 1st Year Mikaela L. Tecson: Best in Filipino / Best in English / Best in Elective Mathematics / Best in Science / Best in Earth Science Ceferin Julius B. Guevarra: Best in Mathematics / Best in TLE / Best in Values Education Bianca Fe Z. Anillo: Best in Social Studies Salvador B. Tolete Jr.: Best in MAPEH 2nd Year Alvin C. Magallanes: Best in Filipino Vanessa Mae A. Ope単a: Best in English / Best in TLE / Best in Values Education Christian Oliver C. Sumugat: Best in Elective Mathematics / Best in Science / Best in Classical Physics Charles Lonarm G. Sim: Best in Mathematics Kristina Cassandra C. Lim: Best in MAPEH Lief Anthony B. Comaling: Best in Social Studies

tion Day 2010 Grade 4 Elijah Ericson G. Del Rosario: Best in Makabayan / Best in MAPEH / Best in English / Best in HELE / Best in Science Marion Abilene R. Navarro: Best in Filipino Alden Kiel A. Joves: Best in Mathematics

3rd Year Cathryn A. Labrador: Best in TLE/ Computer / Mathematics Lian Ching D. Sy: Best in MAPEH / Best in Science Christine Joy N. Bihasa: Best in English Desiree Joy L. Obrado: Best in Filipino Kim C. Escaro: Best in Social Studies

3rd Year Jerold Jay M. Flores: Best in Science / Best in Zoology / Best in English Ma. Therence E. Cu: Best in TLE / Best in Values Education Camille Angelie J. Soribello: Best in MAPEH / Best in Elective Mathematics Lyza M. Quilong Quilong: Best in Filipino Renee Delos Trinos: Best in Mathematics Allvin Dave Y. Rodriguez: Best in Social Studies

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UE VP's Book Dawn Alumni

Former Published by

book collecting some of the finest essays of Mr. Raul S. Gonzalez, UE’s former Vice President for University Relations, is out now. Entitled My Malacañang, the 300-plus-page compendium gathers 65 essays and newspaper columns penned by Mr. Gonzalez from 1980 to the new millennium. The book is published by the Dawn Alumni and Writers Network (DAWN), a group of UE alumni from mostly the 1970s and 1980s who were Dawn staffers when “Gonza” was the student newspaper’s adviser. My Malacañang was formally launched at the Aloha Hotel on November 5, 2009, Mr. Gonzalez’s 75th birthday. Subtitled “Essays on Presidents, People, Places and Politics,” My Malacañang is an engaging read for any enthusiast of writing, politics or Philippine culture—a refresher for senior generations and an eye-opener for the younger set. A number of the essays are culled from Mr. Gonzalez’s Malacañang-related experiences: as a young resident while his father, Arturo M. Gonzalez, was superintendent of buildings and grounds of the Palace and technical assistant on public works to Presidents Manuel L. Quezon, Jose P. Laurel, Sergio S. Osmeña, Manuel A. Roxas and Elpidio R. Quirino; and later on as a Malacañang worker himself—starting with his appointment in 1953 as Information Officer of the Office of the Press Secretary during the Ramon F. Magsaysay administration, to his 1965 stint as Press Secretary to President Diosdado P. Macapagal. An AB English alumnus of San Beda College who later on took up, among others, subjects in higher Political Science at UE, Mr. Gonzalez had worked for the University for over three decades. His UE stint began with being the Assistant Director of the Department of Publications and Alumni Affairs (from 1958 to 1962). A succession of UE positions followed: Director of Public Relations and Publications (1966-73), Assistant Vice President for Public Relations (1974-80) and, ultimately, Vice President for University Relations (1980-85). He returned to the University in the mid-2000s as public relations consultant to the then Chairman of the Board and CEO, Dr. P. O. Domingo. Mr. Gonzalez was a member of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Amusements and Gaming Corporation during the late Corazon C. Aquino’s presidency. During the administration of Pres. Fidel V. Ramos, Mr. Gonzalez was with the Government Service Insurance System; at the GSIS, he was Senior Vice President for the Corplan and Information Systems Group and concurrent Vice President of the Public Affairs Group. From being a member of The Manila Chronicle’s editorial staff in the 1950s, Mr. Gonzalez was later on a columnist of The Philippine Star from 1987 to 1990 and of The Evening Paper in the mid-’90s as well as in The Evening Star and The Daily Tribune.

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Mr. Gonzalez has also been affiliated with many organizations, such as having been Director and then Treasurer of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines; Member of the Fulbright Association of the Philippines; Founding Member of the Public Relations Organization of the Philippines; and President of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines in 1982. His several awards include the Presidential Citation for Outstanding Service from the Philippine Council of Management. My Malacañang also includes biographical photos of Mr. Gonzalez’s family and career, and concludes with a few tributes from just some of the hundreds of Dawn alumni whose writing and editing skills were unlocked and honed by the former UE VP, and who can attest to the man’s legendary Dawn advisership. While My Malacañang may be thin a collection for the man of letters that Mr. Gonzalez has been all his life, the book’s anonymously authored foreword puts it best: “One book is not enough to put together the contents of his mind, but this one book is sufficient to show the world what mind he had, and what heart beats to the reflections of his soul.”—Bert B. Sulat Jr.

Mr. Gonzalez signs copies of his book My Malacañang on its launch night on Nov. 5, 2009, his 75th birthday

Tales of the

Longest-Staying Malacañang Resident Except for One By Mr. Jose A. Carillo

This article is reprinted with permission from Jose Carillo’s English Forum at http://josecarilloforum.com, February 6-12, 2010 edition.

rom its beginnings in 1802 as a Spanish aristocrat’s summer home, Malacañang Palace in Manila was to become the prime seat of political power in the Philippines. It served as the official residence of the country’s governors-general both during the Spanish colonial years until 1898 and during the American occupation until the establishment of the Philippine Commonwealth in 1935. From then onwards it was to be the official residence of 12 successive presidents of the Philippines1—Manuel Quezon, Sergio Osmeña, Manuel Roxas, Elpidio Quirino, Ramon Magsaysay, Carlos Garcia, Diosdado Macapagal, Ferdinand Marcos, Corazon Aquino, Fidel Ramos, Joseph Estrada and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. For all their political power, however, all 12 were simply short-term tenants of Malacañang under the country’s democratic system. Each took residence there for at most a four-year or (later) six-year stay, and could look forward to the possibility of staying longer only if reelected. Indeed, only two managed to stay in Malacañang for more than one term—Marcos, who won a second four-year term and managed to extend his stay to a total of 21 years through the expedient of martial rule; and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, former Malacañang tenant Diosdado Macapagal’s daughter, who succeeded Estrada as president when the latter was ousted after only 30 months in residence, then managed to extend her own tenancy for another six years—a term that, of course, brings us to the present day. (Three of the official Malacañang tenants died during their tenancy: Quezon in 1944 and Roxas in 1948, both from illness, and Magsaysay in a plane crash in 1957.) Today, a total of nine presidential candidates want to become Malacañang’s official tenant for the next six years—among them Joseph Estrada, the ousted Philippine president who wants to reclaim Malacañang to vindicate his name; Senator Benigno Aquino III, son of previous Malacañang tenant Corazon Aquino; and Senator Manuel Roxas II, grandson of former Malacañang tenant Manuel Roxas, who, as Noynoy Aquino’s running mate, puts himself in a contingent position to be also a Malacañang tenant. How the political winds will blow in the national elections

this coming May will, of course, determine whether that tenancy would be handed over and revert to any of the same families that had previously occupied Malacañang, or go to the serious contenders for first-time occupancy—Senator Manuel Villar Jr., Senator Richard Gordon and former Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. Longer-staying Malacañang tenant than most Through all the often fierce jockeying for residence in Malacañang over the years, however, one man had largely kept mum about the fact that that he had been a longer Malacañang resident than any of the Philippine presidents—except one. This was until that former long-time resident, Raul S. Gonzalez, came out last November with a superb memoir-cum-essay collection, My Malacañang: Essays on presidents, people, places and politics, where he blithely asserts in the very first sentences of the very first chapter: “Except for Ferdinand Marcos, no president of the Philippines lived in Malacañang longer than I did. You read it right—‘than I.’ And yes—‘lived,’ as in resided, ate, drank, slept, wakened, thought, dreamt, fell ill, got well, played, laughed, wept, prayed. And yes, yes—‘longer,’ 12 or 13 years.” Who, one may ask, is this Raul Gonzalez2 who can refer so familiarly and so nonchalantly to a stately place of residence—a palace, in fact—that many an ambitious Filipino would fight for and die for and likely even lie for just for a six-year stay? To be sure, Gonzalez had actually been a non-elective Malacañang resident. He used to live in a chalet within the Malacañang compound because his father, architect Arturo M. Gonzalez, was appointed by Philippine Commonwealth President Manuel Quezon sometime after 1935 as Malacañang’s buildings and grounds superintendent. Architect Gonzalez held the position until his violent death inside Malacañang grounds in December of 1949. Strong sense of ownership over the place The younger Gonzalez himself sums up his strong sense of ownership over Malacañang in the first chapter of his book: “Malacañang was where I took my first firm steps and uttered my first coherent words, where I rode my first bike, read my first book, stole my first kiss, wrote my first poems. It was, I might add, also in Malacañang where I saw what war did to men and what men did in war, in Malacañang where two sisters

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of mine were conceived and [where] my father bled to death in my 15-year-old arms from a bullet fired from a crazed soldier’s browning automatic rifle, Malacañang which shaped me into the person I am.” This amazing facility with English prose is vintage Raul Gonzalez, a now-retired communications executive and writer who’s an English-language wordsmith with few equals in the Philippines. His career, spanning several decades until the late 1990s, included a stint in government as press secretary of the late President Diosdado Macapagal and as senior vice president of the Government Service Insurance System; in academe, as vice president of university relations of the University of the East; and in the mass media, as beat reporter for the now-defunct Manila Chronicle in the 1950s and, in the 1990s, as opinion columnist for The Philippine Star and The Daily Tribune. He had also served as public relations adviser and speechwriter for some prominent public figures in the Philippine scene. In My Malacañang, Gonzalez writes with elegant, sometimes almost rhapsodic prose about life in the old palace by the Pasig River, about Philippine society and politics in general, and about the movers and shakers he had served or had met in the course of his career as communications executive and writer. Listen to Gonzalez reminisce in My Malacañang about summer of ’45 at the end of the Japanese occupation of the Philippines: “MacArthur returned not a moment too soon, an eternity too late. Our fast had lasted three long years, almost unto starvation, and turned us children in Malacañang into grotesqueries— looking like gnomes and salamanders, eyes bulging out of their sockets and cheeks sunken and hollow, limbs without flesh and stomachs bloated by hunger, some of us so ravaged by beri-beri that taking a single step was almost like carrying the cross up Calvary. “Yet we, starvelings all, found soon enough and quickly learned that we could only munch so many apples, chew only so much gum, gulp down only so much Coke, gobble up only so many Babe Ruths and Tootsie Rolls.” A life-changing encounter with death And here’s Gonzalez summoning from memory his terrible, life-changing encounter with death in Malacañang: “The soldier fires, and I see Father knocked off his feet and flung a yard away, a perplexed look on his face, a half-smile playing on his lips. He has always been elegant—Father, that is—and he rights himself and like a leaf whose autumn has come, falls slowly, gently, gracefully to the ground… “I rush to where my Father is, cradle him in my arms, and he looks at me with those eyes of his that even in anger never stop smiling, and I see a wet, red spot on his necktie getting larger and larger and larger. ‘Help him,’ I cry, ‘Help him.’ “Hands—I don’t know whose—pull Father out of my embrace but, to this day, I can feel his weight, his warmth and his blood oozing out of him as he lay dying in my arms on the earth of his Malacañang.” Many years after his father’s death, Raul Gonzalez was to become a non-elective Malacañang resident again—if only on a day-job basis—when he was appointed press secretary by President Diosdado Macapagal. After Macapagal gave way to Ferdinand Marcos as the new official Malacañang tenant in 1965, Gonzalez worked with the private sector and wrote off and on as an opinion columnist for some Metro Manila broadsheets. In

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1986, under the government of then Malacañang tenant President Corazon Aquino, Gonzalez was named GSIS vice president for public relations, a position he held until 1998 under the Malacañang tenancy of President Fidel Ramos. Insights from the corridors of power His having walked and worked in the corridors of political power gave Gonzales deep, unparalleled insights about the workings of government. Listen to his philosophical rant in his newspaper column in 1995 about the inefficiency of government: “Indeed, a lean bureaucracy is a contradiction in terms, as oxymoronic as military intelligence…Thus, where private industry, which is motivated 95 percent of the time by the desire for profit, tries to make do with as small a complement of personnel as it can get by, the government, which is motivated 100 percent of the time by the desire for power, tries to make out with as large a bureaucracy as it can get away with. “Private industry will make one man perform 10 different tasks, but government will make 10 men perform one and the same task. Put another way, private industry fills a job so that it may be done; government creates a job so that it can be filled. Or better yet, private industry will fill a job only when it is necessary for the purpose; whereas government will create a job because it is necessary to its purpose.” A keen eye for high achievers Gonzalez had a keen, discriminating eye for high achievers among people—particularly for young student writers in that often awkward, self-conscious stage of growing their creative wings3, but even for the adult high achievers who had already proven their executive and leadership mettle by winning the tenancy of Malacañang itself. Here, for example, is his recollection of President Fidel Ramos in mid-1996 after the latter’s round of golf at Malacañang Park: “He still has a wide-eyed reverence for excellence, especially athletic excellence. He looked at [German ace golfer Bernhard] Langer with a respect I hardly see him accord other men; the same look he gives Luisito Espinosa, Elma Muros, Robert Jaworkski4. “He takes a child-like delight in leaving things looking better than when he found them. He couldn’t stop talking about the improvements he had worked in the park and the place itself. ‘You grew up here,’ he said. ‘Come more often and take a longer, closer look at what I have done.’” But the usually mild and soft-spoken Gonzalez could also be savagely indignant and bitingly sarcastic with his prose, although often in high magisterial style. Here’s what he wrote in his 1995 newspaper opinion column about popular Philippine comedian Dolphy’s response to his fans who were then egging him to take a stab at high public office: “Paano kung manalo ako? [What if I win the election?] “The question Dolphy asked himself is a question no one who aspires to an elective office should fail to ask himself, preferably as soon as the political bug bites and even before the itch to run develops: Paano kung manalo ako? It is not that an honest reply to this question may ensure that our government will not be run by dogs—worse yet, by curs—that got lucky and caught a car. That is simply being patriotic. It is, rather, that Dolphy’s question may stop people less knowledgeable or less honest about themselves than Dolphy from spending the next six years of their lives scurrying from one rat hole to another in the effort to keep their nincompoopery concealed, private and known only to their mothers. That is surely being kind to oneself.”

When giving vent to his opinions, Gonzalez could throw caution to the winds, too—even get stylishly snarky or snarkily stylish—as in this passage from his August 1990 newspaper column defending President Cory Aquino when the media tide began to wash against her: “…it takes only one word to explain…why a media contract is out on Cory, why there’s a policy of againstness on her, why the tales against her are bound to grow taller, wilder, dirtier. The word is: Fear. Fear that she just might run. And if she does, paano naman kami? “There’s no one in the Opposition now who can beat Cory— and all the polls show it; this despite the ravings and rantings dutifully, and sometimes gratuitously, reported by media about how uninspired her leadership is, how inept her Cabinet members are, how gosh-awful her giggling last July 16 was…” Flesh-and-blood sketches of people in power Except for a few touching, sometimes overly sentimental vignettes about Gonzalez’s personal and family life in the latter part of the essay collection, My Malacañang largely devotes itself to perceptive, flesh-and-blood sketches of the men and women—and their surrogates as well—who had tenanted Malacañang over the past 74 years. He weaves quick, arresting tapestries of their virtues, foibles and quirks: the imperious Manuel Quezon, “with his short fuse and low boiling point,” unleashing his trademark “puñetas” on those who dared cross him; Carlos Garcia, “the most placid and serene president,” who was probably made so “by composing ‘balak,’ Boholano poetry and playing chess to the exclusion of anything else”; Diosdado Macapagal, with his almost mystical respect for the Filipino, but who “lacked the charm to convince the people of the sincerity of his intentions,” thus leading to his political undoing; Ferdinand Marcos, “too calculating to allow himself the luxury of genuine anger” and one who “never uttered any word, made any gesture, showed any expression that had no conscious purpose”; Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, possessing “considerable charms,” but with a temper “hair-trigger in its sensitivity and thermonuclear in its explosiveness”; Cory Aquino with her Noah-nesque kind of political leadership, “unshakable in her faith that everything depends on God”; and Joseph Estrada, whom he likened to the Biblical Samson, “a huge man with a big heart and no guile at all, [who] preferred the simple pleasures and the merry company of commoners.” Here, indeed, is the essential Raul Gonzalez, an astute observer writing with the confident, sure-footed voice of a consummate English-language stylist. His singular experience of having been the longest-staying non-elective resident of Malacañang had given him a ringside seat to recent Philippine history and contemporary events. And many of his essays in My Malacañang sparkle in his highly engaging narrative and expository style, some even rising to the level of great, unforgettable prose, as in this vaulting passage about the Filipino mentality of “puede na”: “Name me, show me any bug in the systems we employ, any defect in the goods we produce, any deficiency in the service we render, any blemish in the leaders we choose, any kink in the armor we don, any fly in the ointment we prepare, any flaw in the way we think, comprehend, decide, act—and, believe you me once more, it can be traced to how easily either these two phrases—puede na or puede pa—comes to the Pinoy lips and moves the Pinoy mind… “Puede na I blame as the culprit for the mediocrity that the

Filipino has become. It is what has held us back as a people despite the agility of our mind, its inventiveness, its thrusting nature; despite the beauty and bounty of our land; despite so many good starts; despite the fact that we have always been pathfinders and trailblazers, first in many things—to drive out our colonizers, to gain political independence, to absorb the ways of the West.” Truly, Raul Gonzalez’s 65 essays in the 320-page book make My Malacañang not only a highly evocative and compelling set of cautionary tales about life and politics in the Philippines but also superb, instructive reading for students of style and rhetoric in English. Jose P. Laurel was president of the Philippines during the Japanese Occupation from 1942-1945 but, based on Raul Gonzalez’s first-hand account in My Malacañang, never took up residence in the palace, preferring to always sleep in in his house in Peñafrancia St. in Paco, Manila. 2 Raul S. Gonzalez the writer and communications executive is not the same Raul M. Gonzalez, the former Philippine justice secretary. 3 From the late 1960s up to the mid-1970s, Raul S. Gonzalez was adviser of the Dawn, the college student newspaper of the University of the East, with a circulation that grew to over 65,000 copies weekly. 4 Luisito Espinosa, Elma Muros and Robert Jaworkski were at the time the leading Filipino athletes in professional boxing, running and basketball, respectively. 1

My Malacañang by Raul S. Gonzalez (Dawn Alumni and Writers Network, publisher, © 2009: 320 pages, coated bookpaper) is a limited edition that’s not available in bookstores. Cover price is PhP500, plus PhP84 for domestic delivery in the Philippines via Air21. For orders and more delivery details, contact either of the following: Tel. (632) 726-8545, e-mail raulsgnzlz@yahoo.com; or Tel. (632) 811-2140, Mobile 0917-5220623, email second_opn@yahoo.com.

Mr. Gonzalez with two RP Presidents: with former President Fidel Ramos at the book launch (top) and with then President Diosdado Macapagal, for whom the former UE VP was Press Secretary

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HRM Management Program Chair at Glendale Community College in USA

UE Alumnus Gives Valuable Workshop for

HRM Faculty Members

UE alumnus recently returned to his Alma Mater after over three decades, not just to pay a visit but to share his knowledge and pertinent tips and information concerning the hospital and restaurant management industry. A graduate of the UE College of Business Administration (CBA), major in Management, Prof. Michael C. Lao gave a seminar-workshop on February 12, 2010, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Briefing Room in the Manila Campus, to College of Arts and Sciences-Manila and -Caloocan faculty members who teach Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management subjects. His UE audience also included select CBA faculty members. Prof. Michael Lao is the Department Chair and Internship Coordinator of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program at Glendale Community College in Glendale, California, USA. He has also been a guest lecturer and instructor at Collins School of Hospitality Management at the California Polytechnic University in Pomona, CA; the California State University at Long Beach and at Irvine; and the International Culinary School of the Art Institute of California—Orange County. At his workshop in UE, Prof. Lao gave a two-in-one lecture covering “Current Trends in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry” and “The Art of Teaching: Learning Styles.” With the former topic, he tackled innovations, trends and other relevant

information concerning cruise lines, airports, restaurants and hotels; with the latter topic, he elaborated on contrasting learning styles and related concerns that can influence how students best comprehend their lessons and learn better. Born and raised in Manila, Prof. Lao later on immigrated to the US, settling in California. He attended the West Valley College in Saratoga, CA; he later on graduated with a Master’s Degree from the Cornell University School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration. Upon graduating from Cornell, Prof. Lao joined the Marriot Hotel Corporation’s Food and Beverage Management Training Program. He went on to hold executive positions with major hotel chains such as Holiday Inn, the Hilton Corporation, the Marriot Hotel Corporation, and Sheraton Hotels and Resorts. Prof. Lao’s 12 years in the hotel industry include having been part of the restaurant management of Marriot International Inc. and a succession of Sheraton Hotels; part of the front office and housekeeping management of several Holiday Inns; the Assistant Controller and the Food and Beverage Controller of a succession of Hilton Hotels; the Food and Beverage Director of various Sheraton Hotels and Holiday Inns; and ultimately the Hotel General Manager of several Holiday Inns. He likewise has 20 years of entrepreneurial and corporate restaurant experience—having been, among others, the Director of

Prof. Michael Lao (front, center) poses with Century Park Hotel personnel manager Susan Dinio (2nd from left), UE’s (front, from far left) CAS Caloocan Dean Eleanor Javier, CBA Manila Dean Veronica Elizalde, CAS Manila Dean Justina Evangelista, and some of CAS Manila and CAS Caloocan’s other officers and HRM faculty members and some of CBA Manila’s faculty members—after Prof. Lao’s workshop at the Briefing Room on Feb. 12, 2010

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International and Domestic Franchise Operations of Tony Roma’s Restaurants, overseeing 52 domestic and worldwide restaurants totaling eleven franchise groups, and expanding worldwide international units in Asia, Central America and South America; Director of Operations of the multi-unit Jack in the Box restaurants; Franchise District Manager for KFC Corporation; and General Manager of various food and beverage outfits. Prof. Lao is recognized for his expertise and unique ability to analyze independent or multi-unit operations and implementing corrective actions in resolving operational issues, planning concept growth and expansion and improving overall profitability. His client roster currently includes Porto’s Bakery & Café in Glendale & Burbank; the Ramada Resort of Palm Springs; the California Department of Education in Sacramento, CA; the Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles; the Huntington Library & Botanical Gardens in San Marino; the Max’s of Manila restaurant in Glendale; and Keno’s Restaurant in Anaheim Hills. Prof. Lao offers comprehensive restaurant operation workshops at Glendale Community College’s Community Education location in Garfield campus all year round, with the sessions specifically tailored for independent restaurant owners or chain operators. He has also created leadership and customer service workshops to address soft-skills issues in the service industry. Before going to UE, Prof. Lao conducted, on February 9 to 11, 2010, two workshops on leadership and guest services for employees of Century Park Hotel upon the invitation of Eton Properties. UE, Century Park Hotel and Eton Properties are members of the Lucio Tan Group of Companies. He conducted two other lecture-workshops at Century Park Hotel in September 2009. Prof. Lao has said that “I would like to give back to my country and introduce them to current system of management styles and techniques. The world is getting smaller and the rest of the world has caught up. My aim is to make Asians, especially Filipinos, realize that they have great potential and are very much in demand in the industry worldwide.” Additionally, he has stated, “Dr. Dawn Lindsay, the interim president of Glendale Community College, is just as passionate in reaching out internationally, and encourages strong global collaboration, especially in Asia.”—Bert B. Sulat Jr. Prof. Lao receives a certificate of appreciation from UE via CAS Manila Associate Dean Lota Billones

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E college senior Allen S. Mercado was recognized by the Order of the Knights of Rizal as one of the ten Jose Rizal Model Students of the Philippines for 2009 in a program held last December 11, 2009, at the Knights of Rizal Building in Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila. Mr. Mercado is a fourth-year Political Science student of the UE College of Arts and SciencesManila and is the President of the CAS Student Council in UE Manila for school year 2009-2010. He is also a University President scholar of UE and the former President of CAS Manila’s Political Science Society. He and nine others from various universities across the country were selected from a total of 20 nationwide finalists; he was one of only three awardees from Metro Manila. The finalists attended a final interview last December 10 to help determine who among them deserved to be in the top 10. The annual search for the Jose Rizal Model Students of the Philippines aims to recognize students who best epitomize the Rizalian qualities of academic excellence and student leadership. Candidates in the search are senior graduating students of any undergraduate course in a college or university.— Bert B. Sulat Jr.

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echnology has long been considered the key to sustainable development and improvement in any field of endeavor. Its primary objective is to integrate the peoples of the world. With globalization, this notion has become even stronger, making it an even greater challenge to information technology (IT) experts. Its effects have penetrated all sectors of society. Moreover, users of technology have to endure its unrelenting effects such as rapid change of equipment, expensive and complex systems, widespread usage and availability of new technology, increased competition and security issues. Corollary to this, current IT infrastructures, future projects and personnel management have to undergo restructuring to cope with this worldwide phenomenon. John Bessey, country manager for Microsoft Philippines, stressed this in Computerworld’s January 2010 issue, stating that “Globalization is a factor that continues to bring various challenges such as expanding market boundaries, the increasing need for workers to collaborate easily anytime and anywhere, having a variety of new competitors, and facing complex market pressures and regulations and currency fluctuations.” However, if properly applied, these advances will be able to efficiently facilitate gains in different sectors of the economy. Realizing that globalization offers opportunities more than challenges, UE’s Management Information Systems Department (MISD) has remained true to its very simple formula of providing

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IT solutions to the University. That is, to focus on the need for and identify innovative solutions. Acquiring technologies that are highly capable of supporting the needs of UE constituents over an extended course of time and maintaining linkages with respected IT companies have been a great help in the successful implementation of our IT projects. Furthermore, the University’s aggressive approach towards IT development has resulted in better, fast and efficient services. This has internally created an environment that represents the technologically complex outside world, ultimately helping students’ competitiveness and mobility. To keep up with the times, the University never ceases to find available, next-generation and cost-effective IT facilities that would better equip students’, faculty members’ and employees’ technical knowledge, to keep them globally competitive and wellrounded. IT Projects and the Future of Technology In terms of implementing projects, conforming to the standards of the 21st century has become an important factor in order to survive in the IT field, compelling the University to develop and implement web-based applications, online tutorials and interactive learning through portals and multimedia courseware. These applications allow instantaneous and remote access of information for users, limiting the usual physical setup. To support these types of applications, the UE MISD has had to secure more bandwidth connectivity, which also paves the way for future IT projects. In addition, the University is

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tury and Globalization among the first institutions in the Philippines to adopt fiber-optic technology, replacing traditional copper cables in connecting its three Campuses in terms of high-speed data transmission—a performance boost that is in step with the IT revolution. Technology and gadgetry are affected by globalization. Author Thomas L. Friedman provides us a picture of what tomorrow’s technology would look like when he said, “Integration has been driven in large part by globalization’s defining technologies: computerization, miniaturization, digitization, satellite communications, fiber optics and the Internet.” Those technologies Mr. Friedman mentioned have yet to hit the entirety of mainstream society yet are already being utilized here in the University—a clear indication that UE is on the right track in terms of technological planning and implementation. The ability to anticipate trends, coupled with the aforesaid institutional aggressiveness, has greatly helped in the development of UE’s IT infrastructure. A simple example: the information kiosks, which use touch-screen technology in the retrieval of students’ information. UE has been using this technology long before it was introduced in the market. Today, touch-screen technology is a hit among all people, especially to cellular phone users. “Slowly but Surely” It is quite ironic that the relative speed of UE’s IT development is also founded on the phrase “slowly but surely.”

Indeed, how can UE be fast and “slow” at the same time? The point is, it is not necessary for UE to acquire the very latest technologies that become available. Several factors have to be accounted for. First, the technology has to serve a specific need in UE. Second, it should be highly suitable to both the academic and administrative divisions of the University. Third, it has to be reliable and efficient in delivering output. Lastly, it should be an upgrade or enhancement to the current set-up. Thus, in technology, it is not only a matter of who had it first; its practical purpose is no less vital. To prove that these factors will be considered, extensive studies and reasonable testing are carried out. In the process, the security of University data and files is of primary concern. Acquisition of IT equipment and other facilities requires serious funding. It is a huge investment and the management must take careful steps and extra precaution before the approval of such. It is befitting that the wonders of technology take partial credit for whatever success UE has right now. Although IT has required changes to various facets of UE, it pushed the University to achieve greater excellence both in its service and, more importantly, in its academic undertakings. The quest continues for UE but so far, it is “mission accomplished” in being able to effectively defy the odds and challenges of globalization and the 21st century. Collage above left by the MISD’s Ian A. Reña

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Introducing

Justice Normandie Pizarro This was the introduction to Justice Normandie B. Pizarro, the commencement speaker of the 2010 yearend commencement rites for UE Manila graduates, by UE College of Law Dean AMADO D. VALDEZ (shown below left with Justice Pizarro).

ay I propose that today we recognize our Guest of Honor as a dedicated family man and humanist, a humble collector of honors and awards, a prolific writer of decisions, and a multidimensional leader, with special achievement in the field of environmental protection and ecology? Allow me to prove my proposition: Exhibit A: He is the husband of Congresswoman Catalina “Baby” G. Leonen Pizarro of the Party-list ABS (Arts, Business and Science Professionals), father to Dr. Normandie B. Pizarro and Normandie B. Pizarro III, a culinary arts graduate at the Asian Institute of Culinary Arts. His generous and loving heart is also shared by three adopted children whom he and his wife lovingly and unselfishly nurtured to their present stable status. Exhibit B: He cherishes among the long list of personal honors those he received from institutions that shaped his life, like: • the 2007 Ulirang Ama Award for Law and Judiciary during the international celebration of Father’s Day. • the UE Diamond Jubilee Distinguished Achievement Award in 2006. • the 2002 Most Outstanding Alumnus Award of the Ramon Magsaysay High School in Cubao, Quezon City. Exhibit C: He is a pillar in the Philippine Justice System for 24 years. First, he was an Assistant City Prosecutor of Manila from 1986 to 1994 and a UE Law Professor; Regional Trial Court Judge from 1994 to 2005, capped by a Judicial Excellence nomination in 1996; and a respected Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals since 2005 to the present, where he was recognized— during the 71st Foundation Anniversary of the Court of Appeals on February 1, 2007—as the top in the disposition of cases for 2006. He is Mr. Zero Backlog. His evolution as a leader fits Plato’s utopian model. Besides

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his academic pursuits as a student, he was involved in many activities, excelling in sports and campus politics during his years as a student in the University of the East, where he earned both the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science in 1969, and Bachelor of Laws in 1974. The extraordinariness of our Guest of Honor lies in his skill in solving problems with extraordinary results. He believes that for people to respect the judiciary, the court premises must be pleasant and the court environment must not add to the misery of the already burdened litigants. As the chairman of the most important CA committee on Security and Safety, he eradicated the decade-long flooding of the premises of the Court of Appeals and professionalized its security services. I mark that as Exhibit D. Outside the court premises is a bigger court where he preaches and practices the gospel of health fitness and sportsmanship—meaning that a healthy and fit nation sustained by the spirit of sports will have lesser quarrels and litigations. Allow me therefore to mark as Exhibit E the fact that, until now, he is engaged in a competitive and contact sport like basketball; he likes his grandchildren to know that when he was 58 years old, or two years ago, he was recognized as the most valuable player in a league better than the National Basketball Association or the UAAP: that is, the Supersonic Basketball League in the Philippines. For what he is now, credit it to parents who were visionaries: the late Amante Pizarro, a retired chief accountant of Meralco, and Annie Bringas, a housewife. They named him Normandie after the heroism in the Battle of Normandy; his family name came from Francisco Pizarro, the man who could not read nor write but conquered Peru nonetheless. Our Guest of Honor’s late grandfather, a former mayor in Abra who ruled his municipality by example and discipline, still lives on in Justice Normandie. At the young age of 60, the last of Normandie Pizarro is yet to come. He is a fighter—a cancer survivor—so that for many more years mankind would benefit from his contributions. His grave illness is itself a trial before the best judge. Luckily, that judge is not one with this earth. It has been said that “the best judges on this earth aren’t always right or fair, but in Justice Pizarro’s cancer, God, the righteous Judge of all, wrongs no one in His care.” Therefore, with pride and rare privilege, I offer to you my last Exhibit. This time not a documentary exhibit but the Real Evidence Himself. There being no objection, please accept and receive with thunderous applause, Court of Appeals Justice NORMANDIE PIZARRO.

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Seasoned Warrior By Justice NORMANDIE B. PIZARRO This was the commencement speech to the yearend 2010 graduates of UE Manila on April 23, 2010, at the PICC Plenary Hall. A UE alumnus twice over—1974 UE College of Law; 1969 UE Bachelor of Arts, Political Science—Justice Pizarro is a Senior Member of the Eighth Division of the Court of Appeals. He is a former Presiding Judge, RTC, Br. 101, Quezon City, and is one of UE’s Diamond Jubilee Alumni Achievers in 2006.

hank you for the very kind introduction from our very amiable dean of our law school, Dean Amado Valdez. My good chemistry with Dean Amado must have started about two and a half years ago when he was the counsel, together with Congressman Salacnib Baterina, for my wife and some other party-list groups in the now famous case of Banat, et al. v. Comelec, et al. His oral arguments before the Supreme Court’s en banc session in Baguio in 2008 must have dawned on our Supreme Court Justices, as Dean Amading was terribly forceful in his argumentation and his face simply looked very saintly and angelic. If he wills, he could be the next Secretary of Justice or Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. (Can we join our hands for Dean Valdez?) Our most esteemed President and Chief Academic Officer of the University of the East who, just like this humble representation, comes from the dry and arid land of Ilocandia, Mde. Ester Albano-Garcia. Let me thank your goodself for the so many, repeat, so many, good works that you have done for our school. Members of the Board of Trustees, School Officials, Members of the Faculty (ang ating mga guro ang siyang katulong sa paghubog ’di lamang ng kaisipan kundi ng mga puso ng ating mga mag-aaral; palakpakan po natin sila), Distinguished Guests, Proud Parents—the true heroes, and should not be mislabeled as merely the unsung heroes, are the proud parents and relatives of the graduates. Kayo po ang tumulong at nagbuwis ng dugo at pawis para sa kanila. (Can we also give them a standing ovation please?). The next leaders of our nation—the 2010 Graduates of UE—Congratulations, Friends—a pleasant morning.

I have one request: Can we give our Alma Mater—the University of the East, a big hand please? I am deeply humbled to speak before all of you today after about 36 years after my graduation from law school—from our dear UE College of Law. The letter-invitation of President Garcia directs me to inspire you, the new graduates, with my experiences from my student-days struggles to my modest professional career, both in the private and in the government sectors. And so, with your indulgence, I was given the license to talk in the first person. In the course of this speech, we shall touch base with what are the moral lessons that could be learned. The first moral lesson that we should not forget: The true wealth of a person are his friends… good, trustworthy and Godfearing friends. Money could be easy to earn, but true friends are hard to come by. And so, if you find one who is a true friend, fight and die for him. Now, let’s be happy. Look at your right. Whisper to him/ her: Hello. Ikaw ang pag-asa ng bayan. Now, look at the person at your left. Whisper to him: Magbagong buhay ka na!

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My Beginnings: Just like most of you, I was born to poor or marginalized parents. Two years before I was born in Sampaloc, Manila, my father eloped with my mother from our province of Abra to settle in three successive rented small apartments in Manila. Jobless in post-liberation Manila in 1947, my father had to work as a clerk at daytime while studying at nighttime for his CPA degree. My mother, much younger, was a former beauty queen, the Miss Bannawag or Miss Liwayway of Ilocandia. She was a high school undergraduate when she was literally abducted by my father at a young age. All her life she had to take care of all six of us siblings. My father did not only get his CPA title but was to end up as a second-year law student at FEU. Life was hard, he could not pursue law anymore. Somehow, he got himself employed as a clerk in Meralco, his first and only employer, where he rose from the ranks to become Chief Auditor and Chief Accountant. Of course, he was athletic and even became the Chess Champion of Meralco. My father was a very silent, simple man, but I know he had great intelligence. He never imposed on us, his six children, except every night, when he required us all to fall in line and take all sorts of vitamins. Second Moral Lesson: Vitamins are important as brain food. Most people who have weak brains do not take brain food—vitamins. You need them. Give them regularly to your children. I am a graduate of Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science, of our Alma Mater, 1969. I came from a nearby engineering school where, as a 2nd-year mechanical engineering student, I became

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restless as I really did not find relevance to what a sine or cosine had to do with my life, with due respect to our engineers. In 1967, I came to UE as a 3rd-year crossenrollee. It was never the same again for me. It was in UE where my leadership potential was brought to its best light. Barely a year in UE, I saw myself involved in so many organizations, to include the Abra Varsitarians, where I became the Founder and President for four years; the UE Alpha Rho Sigma Con-Fraternity, where I was also President and Founder; and many more. In 1969, the College of Liberal Arts elected me with the biggest landslide of votes in school history as congressman of our student government. It was at that time of our student lives, just like your ages now, when we saw ourselves in the midst of student activism. We, as youth, were in all kinds of protests, in and out of school. I remember there never was an instance when we did not demonstrate against all issues under the sun, from tuition fee hikes, facilities, to matters involving the dictatorial acts of government, etc., etc. It was at this time when we had the regular luxury of negotiating with President Dalupan, Mr. Santiago Dela Cruz and Mr. Acosta, then the school adviser. The so-called First Quarter Storm of January 1970 is still vivid in our memory when the military, on two dates, January 26 and 30, forced their way at nightfall into the UE Recto compound, arrested and detained in Malacañan the President of our student government and some 20 other student leaders, this humble representation included. Of course, I led the escape. The elections that followed in 1970 in our student government changed greatly

my outlook in life. We were six or so candidates for the presidency. Up to the last two days before the elections, I was the sure winner. Lo and behold, funny, almost all my opponents ganged up on me with all sorts of allegations, i.e., “Malacañan boy si Pizarro,” “Komunista si Pizarro,” etc., etc. Of course, I was neither a rightist nor a leftist. I lost. Never in my life was I so sad. For one year, I almost did not recover. But I had my greatest lesson in life. The moral lesson: Never to lose any fight anymore. Since then, modesty aside, I never lost in my struggles again. I was in my second year of law when martial law was declared in September 1972. All the law schools and liberal arts courses were the first to be closed. I had to look for my first employment; formal job that is, because in my boyhood, I used to sell Pilipino Komiks, Liwayway, etc. and polished shoes while catching spiders and snakes in the rural parts of Quezon City. At the age of 16 and for three years, I was President of the Kamias Youth Crusaders in Quezon City. Our undertaking was to minister to the Holy Rosary/Holy Mother of Mary nightly house-to-house prayers. My first job interview, which was for the position of personnel clerk, is still vivid in my mind. The personnel manager, who was a lawyer, was very probing in his questions—almost all centering on the communist ideology, which was then in vogue. The company just went through with its worst labor leftist movement. The lawyer was dressed in a formal suit and looked threatening. I was then in our student leader attire: white polo with tie. He said: “What do you think about communism?” (As if to bait me into revealing if I was a leftist.)

I answered in a confident tone: “Communism per se is good! (Pause.) But, the way to achieving its goals is not as good! It could be bloody.” Then I added: “It advocates equality or pagkakapantaypantay. But this is just a figment of the imagination, and mere propaganda. Mao Tse Tung does not live equal with his people, he lives in the red palace, guarded by the red guards.” The exchange went along the same tone and passion. When it ended, I asked the personnel manager: “Sir, am I hired?” He said, “Yes, but not as a clerk. You will be my legal assistant!” Exciting, indeed. On my first job interview, I was already promoted. The moral lesson: Be adventurous, package yourself, travel the path least traveled. When the law and other classes resumed, I pursued my study of law but I had to keep my job at daytime. It was at this point that I learned to be more driven and persevering. At 4:30 p.m., coming from work, nobody beats me to boarding the Marikina Bus for law school in Recto, only to be awakened in Cubao by an elderly woman-seatmate, saying: “Mama! Mama! Iyong mga libro ninyo, nasa sahig na lahat, nakakalat.” I was then asleep after the day’s hard work. In going home at night to our modest house in Quezon City, which gave me just two and a half inches of foot space, I usually beat everybody in making “sabit” at the back of any passenger jeepney. The moral lesson: Value your time, be driven and persevering. Be an early bird. Be an extra miler. Imagine, you wake up at five o’clock in the morning, so you could be the early bird, but only to find out that somebody

woke up at four o’clock. Or, as an extra miler, imagine yourself working longer by four hours daily. Multiply that by 365 days a year, you are ahead by about 60 working days versus your competitors, when a meter dash could be won by only a split second. Remember, competition is very tough out there. Germane to this discussion is the book entitled The Very Very Rich and How They Got That Way written by Max Gunter, if my memory serves me right. It is about the poorest young men and women of America who later made it big, circa the 1960s and 1970s. You are not to be called the “very, very rich” unless you are worth $100 million. The book says, What makes these people succeed? First, they all believe in the value of hard, hard work. Second, they have the guts, the great ability, if not the moral courage, to take risks. No risks taken in life equals an average life or mediocrity. High risks are the make-orbreak areas. If you succeed, your net worth is multiplied without end. Third, the very, very rich have a common, great capacity for self-reassurance. In life, there are many ups and downs. It is one’s ability to rise up and start anew that matters. That is selfreassurance. But then, the book says hard work, guts and self-reassurance all seemed to be commonplace, if not ordinary, in us individuals. What then makes the very, very rich different from us ordinary mortals? The very, very rich, once they start on something, work like a dynamo, non-stop. The moral lesson: Hard, hard work, guts, and a big dose of self-reassurance are not enough. We must be like a dynamo; once it starts, it almost will not end.

In 1974, with barely two years in my first of only two private employments, the need to review for the bar presented itself. Very sad, I had to tender my resignation. The company did not accept it and instead offered me an extended leave of six months for the bar review and the exams, as if to entice me to come back. My food processing company leaked words to me that, upon my return from the bar exam, I would be promoted. True enough, coming back from the bar exam, not one but two promotions awaited me. From Legal Assistant, to Legal Officer, first promotion, and Labor Relations Officer, second promotion. Of course, only one salary for both. As a young lawyer and one in charge of labor and employee relations, I worked hard like a carabao. But in representing the company, I had great difficulty because I had to commute and once again catch passenger jeepneys to attend to our court and labor cases. When I applied for a car plan, the same was denied in favor of a meat supervisor. And so I said, it was time to go and to look for a greener pasture. True enough, since I was working like a Jaworski or a dynamo, I was told that four people later on took on my shoes in that company. I was literally pirated by my next employer, one of the best construction companies then and now. They gave me a nice, brand new car, good enough for a bachelor like me then. And, a twomonth Christmas bonus, making it three months all in all, one coming from my first company. A junior executive at age 26, I felt as if I was on top of the world. It was in this company where I converted my weakness as a person and as a lawyer into a strength. A lawyer,

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without offense meant, is a one-trackminded, self-righteous animal, but crude in management skills. To cut the long story short, in 1979, I was sent to Saudi Arabia by our company, then the biggest Filipino construction company with 6,000 overseas employees and workers, to help oversee its legal and labor relations concerns and save the only remaining profitable division of the company. It was a very good company with a good management culture. It was there where my management and leadership skills were sharpened. This was a company where even if you are hired as a janitor, just perform and deliver, you could become the president of the company. Every three or six months you are rated on your performance and get increases or promotions. Thus, overseas, we organized a massive training program and a yearround sports and recreation program, and strengthened the company’s employee relations and personnel management. Little did I know, I was conquering my own weakness, which was the lack of good management skills. We realized that the real source of labor problems in our Overseas Division, which was then the only bread and butter division of the company, was one of communications. The managers, supervisors and engineers were all intelligent people, but then they were speaking different management languages. It was like the Bicolano talking to the Ilocano in their own dialects. The result was a disaster, a new dialect—Bilocano. And so the need to come up with a common management language arose. As our common language, we embraced the MBO or Management-by-Objectives approach, and also strongly familiarized ourselves on Kepner Tregoe, problemsolving and decision analysis, contingency planning, the so-called SWOT analysis, construction management, etc., etc. The moral lesson: If you want to greatly succeed, adopt your own effective management system. I tell you, even going to the toilet requires good time planning for you to be effective. It was Christmas time in 1983 or after about five years in Saudi Arabia—or a total of eight years in that company, which I loved so much, having taught me to be a management man—when I said to myself, it was time again to go. And so, returning home to the

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Philippines for good, I put up my own law office which I ran for about three years, and I realized that this was another kind of fight. My desire to run for public office as Mayor of Bangued, Abra, was aborted in 1986 when President Marcos called for snap elections for the presidency and local elections had to be cancelled. Then, in August 1986, we were the first batch of Manila prosecutors appointed by Madam President Corazon C. Aquino. I was elected for two terms to serve as the President of the Manila Prosecutors League, composed of about 140 cream-of-the-crop prosecutors. Luckily, our proposal for the adoption of a timeframe in the preliminary investigation of cases was then adopted by the Secretary of Justice. There must be a deadline for resolving cases. It was at that time when I had a great time bonding with our UE alumni community and I discovered that our school has indeed produced a lot of great achievers. In 1987, I became the founding president of the UE College of Law Alumni Association and thereafter was elected Vice President of the UE Alumni Association Inc. Our president then was our very own cabinet secretary from UE, Budget Secretary Gem Carague. Among our law alumni, our vice president then was a silent achiever in his own right who later on became the three-time governor and the three-time congressman of Northern Samar. His name is UE alumnus Harlin Abayon. Government work, being another ball game, mystifies me in that promotions are very difficult to come by, even if you work like a carabao. To add colors to my feathers, I taught in our UE College of Law for some three years on the subjects of Criminal Law, Trial Techniques, Criminal Procedure and others. But sad to note, wala pa rin, still no promotion. Years later, members of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) took notice of my being a professor of law at the best college of law of the land, the UE College of Law. To cut the long story short, after some eight years in the prosecutorial service and with a record of zero pending cases for preliminary investigation, this humble representation was appointed Regional Trial Court Judge of Vigan and Candon, Ilocos Sur. For six years, it was a back-breaking, twice-a-week travel to Ilocos Sur from my rented residence in Muntinlupa, the distance to and fro

being 840 kilometers. In my fourth month in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, and after getting the cooperation of the different pillars of the justice system—namely, police enforcement agencies, the public, the prosecutorial branch, the jailers, as well as the judges—I organized the conduct of the first Metro Vigan Dialogue on the Justice System. Nice to say, the same contributed to a speedy and orderly administration of justice in the province. While in Ilocos Sur, I am elated to state, members of the community nominated this humble representation to the nationwide judicial excellence contest. After having served for about six years in Ilocos Sur, I was appointed—a promotion in fact—Regional Trial Court Judge of Quezon City, where I served for about four years. I became the Executive Vice President of all Quezon City Judges, in charge of the order and discipline in the justice hall which, when translated in more “barriotic” terms, meant that I was the housekeeper, janitor, security guard, etc. The moral lesson: Still, there is no substitute for hard work and perseverance. In 2005, I was promoted to the second highest court of the land, the Court of Appeals. Modesty aside, I left the regional trial court with zero pending caseload. The big difference between government service, where I am now, versus the private sector, where I loved to be, is, for instance, we in the judiciary have to be bound by the seniority rule where you have to fall in line, just wait in time, for any promotion. Unlike in the private sector, if you deliver and you work hard, you can surpass not only your co-worker but even your superiors, and be high ahead. As Associate Justice, I was first assigned to the Court of Appeals, Mindanao Station. There we organized constructive undertakings like tree planting, sports, and other bonding activities among the justices and the employees. So we can relate more with our job and not be mere armchair judges, we went to the factories, to the farmers and to the boondocks. Thus, the whole station of about 120 people went on a periodic monthly, weekend excursion trips—in the process, enhancing employee camaraderie and teamwork. The moral lesson: Do not be an armchair executive, empathize with the people. Win their hearts, and you will be the biggest winner.

From the Mindanao assignment, this humble representation was transferred in May 2006 to the Court of Appeals, Manila Station. I am proud to say that I still work like a carabao. I continue to be one of the fastest disposing justices of our Court as I believe in the dictum, “Delayed justice is the worst form of injustice.” Modesty aside, I have the distinction of being assigned to four committees when the practice is only one is to one. My baby committee is the security group which used to be a real problem for the Court. But now, you should see them, they are like PMA-ers already. The decades-old flooding problem of the Court, including that of the Supreme Court, the Department of Justice and the NBI areas, has been resolved. With the help of the MMDA, three truckloads of mud were extracted from the underground drainage systems. My best project in the Court of Appeals, with all modesty aside, was the creation of the so-called Court of Appeals One-Stop Processing Center, which carried the prior approval of our Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno. Basic frontline services were consolidated and transacted only in one small building fronting the street. Thus, age-old problems inside the compound were solved. Vendors, fixers and alien visitors were barred. For our moral lesson, we quote Aldous Huxley when he said: “The great end of life is not knowledge, but action.” Paraphrased, “Very few are given the chance to make a difference in this world, it’s a great gift from God. If you are confronted with one, do not waste the chance.”

In ending, since I was tasked to share with you some good lessons, please do not also forget the following: 1. Remember, good attitude is important. Your attitude and respect to our elders, your attitude on the importance of keeping a good name and reputation, your empathy for the needy and the impoverished, your work attitude, and so forth and so on. 2. Learn from your mistakes. It is said that a person is a useless person if he does not learn from his mistakes. But, better yet, be cautious not to make mistakes and simply learn from the mistakes of others. 3. At the expense of being repetitive, you need a good management system. It will ensure your success in life. Consider the teachings of Peter Drucker, the father of MBO, which is all about producing effective results. The focus should not be on management styles and even on weaknesses, but on strengths and results. Remember the so-called SWOT analysis: S for strength, W for weaknesses, O for opportunities and T for threats. If your strengths outnumber your weaknesses, chances are that you will succeed. If your weaknesses, on the other hand, outnumber your strengths, you will fail. Opportunities, which are the make-orbreak areas, must be grabbed or exploited to the fullest. If you let them pass by, even if unceremoniously, they may not come back to you again. Threats must be neutralized or managed. On a scale of 1 to 10, which is the most probable to happen? On a scale of 1 to 10, which is the most serious to happen? Thus, objectives and action plans must be put up to prevent or manage the same.

4. Exercise regularly. Exercise is not exercise if not done regularly. 5. Your choice of a lifetime partner. This is one aspect of your life that you must give very, very serious consideration. “Mahal kita maging sino ka man” is romantic but, remember, love flies out of the window when calamity strikes. We have denied a lot of annulment cases already, ’wag n’yo nang dagdagan pa. Hence, I say to you, in the choice of a partner, be very discerning, be smart. Fulfill your dreams first, reach your goals and choose someone with whom to improve the human race. 6. The power of prayers. It was in January 2009 when I got the sad news and I thought my end was coming. After two basketball tournaments where we were champions (you would not believe me but thank God I can still play the whole game), I noticed a strange change in my physiology. With my PSA at a high of 142, the maximum reading being only 4, I was diagnosed to have terminal prostate cancer. However, even in my sickness, I did not go on work leave. After three to four months of treatment, with a lot of prayers and a lot of biking exercises to keep my body resistance up, I was declared completely healed. My PSA is now 0.01. Thanks to the good Lord for this second gift of life. I thank our Alma Mater for this rare privilege. Speaking before a group of wonderful graduates like you has brought me great joy and certainly prestige. I shall treasure this great honor in my remaining nine years or so in the judiciary. Congratulations to all fellow UE warriors. Mabuhay po kayong lahat.

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Introducing

Ambassador Minda Calaguian Cruz This was the introduction to Ambassador Minda Calaguian Cruz, the commencement speaker of the 2010 yearend commencement rites for UE Caloocan graduates, by then UE College of Arts and Sciences-Caloocan Dean ELEANOR R. JAVIER (seen below).

ur commencement speaker this afternoon was a former colleague in the University of the East, College of Arts and Sciences-Manila. It therefore gives me great pleasure and honor to introduce someone who left us and successfully sought out a job that has given her exposure in the field of national and international relations and diplomacy. We were together 30 years ago. I was with the English Department that had a faculty composed of dreamers and romanticists, while she was with the Political Science Department that had realists and activists for its faculty. When intense student activism and economic depression hit our country in the ’80s, she did not stand by to watch our dreams and aspirations get shattered. Not one who could easily give way to disappointment, she decided to take the Foreign Service examination given by our Department of Foreign Affairs, which she easily passed. What followed altered the entire course of her life. From moving within the circle of teachers and students, she now moves in the circle of diplomatic officials from around the globe as Ambassador Minda Calaguian Cruz. Our speaker received her bachelor’s degree, AB in Political Science, from the University of the East in 1973 and her master’s degree, also in Political Science, from the Manuel L. Quezon University in 1978. She joined the teaching force of UE in 1974. She became involved in many student organizations and was even into unionism, having been elected the secretary of the faculty union. We in fact were opponents as we belonged to two different political factions. Not one who could be contented with the status quo in education, she continued honing her skill and knowledge to respond to the challenges of the times, by taking up a Refreshers’

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Course for Teachers of Social Sciences at the University of the Philippines, Foreign Service Training in Australia and a master’s degree in British Government and Politics in the City of London Polytechnic. Ambassador Cruz worked her way to the top in the Philippine Foreign Service. She did not pull strings, having climbed the ladder of success through hard work, industry and patience. She is a career diplomat, not a political appointee, and is highly trained in trade and political diplomacy in bilateral, regional and multilateral engagements. She immediately became the Assistant Director, then promoted to Director, for the China Division of the Office for Asian and Pacific Affairs of the Department of Foreign Affairs, from 1983 to 1986. As career diplomat, her tour of duty has brought her already to several countries. She was posted in London, UK, to serve as Third Secretary and Vice Consul of the Philippine Embassy from 1986 to 1990. At the same time she was the alternate representative to the International Maritime Organization. In 1990, she was assigned to the Philippine Embassy in Beijing, Republic of China, as First Secretary and Consul, an assignment that she held for three years. In 1993, she came back to the Philippines to serve as the Director of the United Nations and Other International Organizations in the Department of Foreign Affairs. In May 1997 to June 2000, she was posted in Hong Kong SAR as Consul of the Philippine Consulate General. A change in her tour of duty brought her to Singapore in 2000 to 2004, as Minister and Consul-General of the Philippine Embassy. In 2004, she was recalled home to serve as Chief Coordinator in the Office of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs until early September 2008. In late September 2008, she was again assigned in Singapore—this time no longer as Consul but with the diplomatic rank of Ambassador. This is the position that she holds up to now. Despite her hectic work, shuttling from one post to another, Ambassador Cruz did not forget to raise a family. She is happily married to the man she met while still in UE. Like herself, her husband is also a career diplomat: the current ambassador of the Philippines to South Korea, Ambassador Luis Cruz. They are blessed with two children, both of whom are now professionals in their own right. Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in giving a warm welcome to the first UE alumna to become a Philippine ambassador, Ambassador Minda Calaguian Cruz.

The Start of the School of Life By Ambassador MINDA CALAGUIAN CRUZ This was the commencement speech to the yearend 2010 graduates of UE Caloocan on April 23, 2010, at the PICC Plenary Hall. The Philippines’ Ambassador to Singapore, Ambassador Cruz earned her AB Political Science degree from the UE College of Sciences-Manila in 1973 and is one of UE’s Diamond Jubilee Alumni Achievers in 2006.

hank you, Dean Javier, for such a glowing introduction. Honorable President, Dr. Garcia; the Chancellor of UE Caloocan, Dr. Camarao, the Deans of the different Colleges, Officers of the University, Members of the Board of Trustees, Officers of the UE Alumni Association, students, parents, teachers and all the rest of the UE community, good afternoon. It’s great to be back in the community that I belong to, the UE community. UE is part of my life. It has put me through so many stages that I have found myself walking and looking into all these challenges and grasping every opportunity that was allowed of me. Let me walk you through years back, when I was in UE. 1969: I was 16 years old—hindi po katorse, young, probinsyana, galing sa Cagayan; I came from Tuguegarao at bagong salta sa Maynila. I came with great ambition. I came with my mother, to UE. I walked into the Student Affairs Office, went to the Information Department, clutching my Form 138 and all my school records. It was my first time to walk into this University, which in the past, when we would come to Manila, was just a place I would pass by. So I passed all my papers already, I was very lucky—I had graduated with honors and UE provided some privilege for honor graduates. So it meant that I would pay half of the usual tuition fee that my parents would pay for my University schooling. My mother, who was then a teacher, came with me to provide me with all the support that I needed in an entirely new environment. The 1960s—actually the late 1960s—was a very colorful time for students, as Dean Javier said. It was right before the First Quarter Storm—the height of student activism. I was new; I was put in a class where you had honor graduates from private high schools all over the Philippines. ’Yun ‘yung tinatawag nilang block section. Meron pa bang block section? [The audience replies in the affirmative.—Ed.] Tuwang-tuwa kami noon sa block section; namimili kami ng katabi. ’Yung katabi ko, hindi tumuloy sa UE, lumipat sa UP. But then, it was a wonderful start for me. The initial encounters that I had with UE were, I should say, unforgettable. It was warm in welcoming me; it was embracing, it was compassionate. Dumating nga ako, akala ko kumpleto na lahat ang papel ko, may isa palang kulang. And if they wanted to be very strict with me they would not have allowed me to enroll temporarily. But you know, being very, very intent with my desire to enter UE, ako na ang nakiusap doon sa nasa counter: “Puwede po ba? Ipapadala ko na lang ’yong papel na kulang ko. Pag-uwi ng Nanay ko sa Tuguegarao, ipapadala ko agad.” So they were kind, they allowed me in, and the rest is history. I would like to look at UE as that which gave me the kick, so to speak; so when I got my acceptance and enrollment in UE, it

gave me that kick. And I tried to do my best during those years. Of course, during those times, just like for parents who have been sending their children to school from the provinces, our life at UE at certain points in time was fun, but there were times they were stressful as well. Stress came when it was payment time for your tuition fee and for the examination. But I think the University has done great with the opportunity to allow for well-performing students not only academically but even in sports. We were lucky to be part of this group that were subsidized by the University. I should say thank you to the University of the East for this. At that particular time, when we had those stresses, it was necessary that we coped and handled those stresses and also to learn from those stresses, not as individuals alone, but as one interacting with the others in the community, the teachers, the librarians, the classmates and the rest of the academic community. Student life was violent and very dynamic. We had the Student Council. I would vote. I ventured into running as the representative of the College of Arts and Sciences. Natalo ako. But that did not bring me down. Rather it proved to be another challenge during my life and stay in the University. This was the time, as I have said, when so much was on the plates of students, teachers and even the administrators. You had student activism,

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you had teach-ins and everything, in so many places, not only within UE but even outside UE. Naranasan naming magtakbuhan dahil maraming pillbox na pumuputok kung saan-saan, but I tell you, these all helped us grow, mature into the kind of people we are today. From your idealism, you come to a point where you realize what is real, what is doable and what is considered to be for the good of the country. I know that you who are now graduates will be venturing outside the University life. This afternoon is a celebration. It is a celebration for all of us— your parents, the teachers and everybody who are here. I pay tribute to parents for their selflessness and their hard toil to support their children. I have experienced that, that even up to the last centavo they have they will provide for their children. Of course we would say, it’s the duty and the responsibility of parents, but we could see how selfless they have been for all of us. But now I’m sure, they have that sense of fulfilment, they have the joy in their heart. That what they have worked hard for has come to fruition. For the teachers, another kind of satisfaction can be felt—satisfaction because your guidance, your mentoring, the discipline as well as encouragement given to the students have paid off well. Foremost, to the graduates, congratulations. Days of school, hard labor, burning the midnight oil and looking out into the whole world and beyond, is now before you. You yourself have finished schooling, but ending school doesn’t mean the end of life or the end of learning. It is actually the start of the school of life, its complexities and how you will be able to handle this as you become part of this new world. Today, many in the world have lost touch with life, they have lost their way or they have been off the track. They may not even know that their life has a meaning or a purpose. For some who know they do, they may not be able to identify specifically what it is nor articulate such. Being able to identify this will guide us to explore our potential to the highest. I remember when I went out from the University, I realized that the University was a very good microcosm of what to expect outside. We may be working, we will be working with opposing factors, we will be working with certain constraints. In school, you will find solutions to problems. However, once you go out into the world

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of complexities, you will find that there are many open-ended problems that will challenge you and will require the stamina, the skills and the temperament to address them. I remember that after I graduated from UE, I worked with a small company. It was an all-women company; hindi pa noon uso ang women’s lib masyado, but I started working with a small all-women organization. I started to market certain products, particularly for telephones. I was young, and all my colleagues were from UP. I was the only one from UE, but we hit it off and it was a very good learning experience. That learning taught us a lot of lessons and even now that I am in this stage in my career in diplomacy, I still continue to learn. We should take note that life is a journey. It is a process of discovering who we are, what we can do and, ultimately, why we exist, and what we believe in. It’s not a straight line; rather it is a circular process. We will find new reasons for our existence and discover our talents and our capabilities. This may be smooth and rough at certain times but, believe it, the journey is the true meaning of lifelong learning. For those who pursue it, it is an endlessly fascinating experience—one that enriches not you as an individual but also those around you. But those who are tired of this life’s journey are tired of life, and these are those who you come across as boring, dull, indifferent and can truly infect their friends and colleagues with apathy. As you embark on your career, you are going to travel. Learn by travelling with people who shall be able to guide and help you. Develop your emotional intelligence, coupled with the discovery of one’s full intelligence profile. This will lead you in starting your journey and will lead you on the quest about the purpose of your life. Learning to learn is essential in the process of discovery and then allow yourself to be stretched out. Learning cannot be taught. You may have felt that you have learned a lot in school. Yes, you may have learned facts, but apart from facts there are things that we have to learn outside the school as well. This particular life journey is only encouraged; it cannot be graded. Lessons that are learned from it cannot be graded, because the journey that we make would be unique and the impact of such a journey will be different in each and every one of us.

Therefore parents, teachers, bosses and subordinates are coaches everyone learns from during the process. Hence, we need to be more adventurous in our thinking. Learning, as we all know, does not stop with our degrees. We can actually continue it everywhere we are: at home, in the workplace, in the organization and in the community. And this is where we see that it will not only be ourselves that we’d see, but that we’d grow beyond and above ourselves. The reality is, you have to work in a community, you have to work with an organization, and in doing so you have to meet and work with people—people you may not even want to work with but have to work with; people with temperament and character that may entirely different from yours. But life’s journey requires us to be sensitive to each other and be respectful of one another. In school, as we said, problems can be solved, but outside, problems multiply. You will be able to solve one problem, but more problems will come about before you as you deal with your respective careers. Another thing, perhaps, that may be a good guide as you tread your professional life would be the commonly shared values and norms of society that we live in. Time-tested values of honesty, integrity, loyalty, passion, compassion and selfrespect should always be those that you should bring with you. Any place of work normally has these particular ingredients. We know that there’s been quite a number of write-ups and a lot of researches supporting that emotional intelligence or EQ is important. Years back, we always look at people who excel academically, those who are able to produce the marks. But many researches have shown that that is not enough an ingredient for success. Rather the emotional intelligence of individuals is necessary. Now, what do we mean by emotional intelligence? This means developing selfawareness, self-control, empathy and the art of listening, resolving conflicts and collaboration. Being sensitive to others, going over and beyond oneself will help us achieve our purpose in life. Of course all of us would want to say, babawi ako sa lahat ng gastos ko pagkatapos ng aking pag-aaral. Yes we will, but we should not look at just the material side of the development of our careers, rather we should look at the holistic approach in developing us, as responsible individuals in society who take charge. We should be proactive and be able

to open our eyes to new directions, to new sights. We have to think out of the box. The world that you are going into now is a different world. I have a sense of comparison, having worked in many different places for the past 27 years in my career as a Foreign Service Officer. We ourselves in the Foreign Service have seen how numerous opportunities are. But added to these opportunities are the challenges. You have the revolution brought about by technology, which also puts people of certain kinds of profession or job out of work. We have an environment worldwide that does not deal only with one issue within their borders but have multiple issues outside of their borders. So you talk about environmental degradation. When you work, how do you input that into what you’re doing? How can a businessman be an advocate and be a supporter of the green revolution? How can you be, say, as an artist, and come into place with the rest of society as you exercise your profession? The artists are powerful media by which social realism could actually be put on top…

Now all these particular works that we do will always have something that will go outside of ourselves and outside of our family. We have a community to lead. We need to keep our communities clean. Even if you may have millions yourself, if your water is contaminated, if your environment is totally dirty and your natural resources are depleted, your money cannot bring you anywhere. These are all the realities that we have as we come along and exercise our respective professions. Madaling kumita kung sarili mo lang ang titingnan, pero ’yon na nga ang palagi kong sinasabi: ’Wag maging makasarili. Kailangan pakinggan din natin ang iba. Let’s listen to others. And it’s in listening that we learn more. So the challenge is back. I know quite a number of you would want to go abroad. Going abroad is not the solution to find a job. I would suggest that we do our “home service.” We do our national service. We work in our country first to be able to contribute to the sense of development that we want. Because, after all, this is the country that we will all return to after we finish our work overseas.

Overseas work is enticing, but there are many downsides also to overseas work. I can speak from a lot of experiences of our fellow Filipinos overseas. Some have happy stories; some have sad stories. But it doesn’t mean that I tell you do not go. Go when you are ready. Go after you’ve done your service to the country. Go continue with your service to the country even if you’re overseas. You will feel more nationalistic, you will feel more patriotic when you are out of your country. Totoo ’yon; ako, naramdaman ko ’yon. Ako ay makabayan. Pero nu’ng unang posting ko, kapag ni-raise na ang Philippine flag at kakanta ka ng Pambansang Awit, you feel very different. I hope it will be the same passion that we will all continue to have for our country and our people. I wish you all the best, it’s a big new world you are in. There are so many opportunities; choose the ones you want. As we have said, “Life is a journey, it is not a race. There will be no winner, there will be no loser; it is your choice to make.” Go, keep going, burn brightly, I tell you, but do not be burnt out. Magandang hapon po at maraming salamat.

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Introducing

Mr. Jaime Del Barrio Jr. This was the introduction to Mr. Jaime L. Del Barrio Jr., the commencement speaker of the 2010 commencement rites for graduates of the Elementary and Secondary Laboratory Schools, by ESLS Principal NIEVA J. DISCIPULO (seen below).

e are so fortunate and blessed to have our very own alumnus as guest speaker for the 62nd Commencement Exercises. I call him “our very own” because he finished high school here in 1970 in what used to be the Secondary Training Department, now the Secondary Laboratory School. Moreover, he also earned his BSBA degree major in Banking and Finance in 1973 from our College of Business Administration, which makes him a true-blooded UE Red Warrior! He is no other than Mr. Jaime Del Barrio Jr., President of Allied Savings Bank. Just for this introduction, and with his permission, I will call him Jimmy. I was so struck by Jimmy’s humility. When asked about his academic achievements in high school, he simply replied, “I was just an ordinary student; my scholastic standing was just above average. There’s nothing spectacular about my academic achievement.” According to him, he did not become an honor student or a member of student clubs. Upon reading our ESLS brochure, he said, “It’s good you have these clubs now,” referring to our Multiple Intelligence (MI) clubs. “This is a bright idea to expose children to activities that will develop in them ‘smartness’

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in the real world or street smartness,” he further explained. True enough, based on studies, most students who succeed and who occupy higher positions in organizations are those who were tagged as “average” or “above average” during their school days. These are the student leaders, the athletes, the members of theatre groups, singing groups, debate teams, GSP or BSP, et cetera. Joining in organizations developed in them self-confidence, higher self-esteem, leadership skills, interpersonal and social skills, decision-making skills as a result of the frequent exercise of their higher order thinking skills (HOTS) in meeting challenges in their respective organizations. This is what Jimmy calls “street smartness,” the kind of smartness that children acquire outside of the four corners of the classroom. In this premise, this is the smartness that professionals need in the real world of work. We can mention names that would validate our claim for “street smartness.” Thomas Edison is one. In grade school, he was branded as a “slow learner” by his teachers. Albert Einstein and Bill Gates were school dropouts; it would mean that they fell short of the “expectations of a normal or regular school.” Edison and Einstein had significant discoveries that helped improve human life, while Bill Gates became the richest man on earth for a time and provided thousands throughout the world with employment. Indeed, their “street smartness” was acquired through exposure to real-life situations, not just through paper-and-pencil activities in the classroom. When asked how he became so successful in his career, Jimmy simply answered, “It is through hard work, hard work and hard work.” For him, this was made possible because he loves his job; that love is the strong force that guides his passion, his attitude towards it and his initiative to learn the different aspects of banking. Indeed, love for one’s job is the key factor that moves a person to work hard and learn its rudiments. Once you reach your dream, your passion for it becomes stronger. For Jimmy, being the president of a company is not just a position; more importantly, it is a responsibility, built upon a strong commitment to further advance the goals and objectives of that company. Once reached, it will naturally help in the attainment of economic stability and redound to the development of a progressive, just and humane society, as is UE’s goal. To Jimmy, our very own alumnus, we salute you. We are so proud of you! Go, Jimmy! Go, UE!

"Prepare Yourselves for Greater Responsibilities Ahead" By Mr. JAIME L. DEL BARRIO JR. This was the commencement speech to the 2010 graduates of the Elementary and Secondary Laboratory Schools on April 6, 2010, at the UE Theatre. Mr. Del Barrio, a UE high school and college graduate (1970 and BSBA, major in Banking and Finance, 1973), is the President of Allied Savings Bank.

E President, Dr. Ester Garcia; College of Education Dean Evelina Vicencio; SAO Manila Director Mercy Candelaria; Elementary and Secondary Laboratory Schools Principal, Professor Nieva Discipulo; Assistant Registrar, Ms. Ruth Palanca; Assistant Registrar, Mr. Rufino Mandalihan; University Officials; distinguished guests, parents and graduates, good afternoon. Forty years ago, I was in this same University, attending my high school graduation. At that time, I was happy but undecided and confused. Undecided because I did not have a definite plan about life after high school, and confused because I only had a dream, but could not clearly see the pathway to that vision. Some of you might be able to relate to what I felt, while some of you may have a different outlook. The difference lies in how we prepare and see ourselves in the future. As a child, the frequent question asked of us was, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The answer given was usually, “I want to be a doctor, a nurse, an accountant, an engineer” and any other profession that a child would usually imagine. That answer starts a child’s plan for the future. It becomes his vision and passion and he begins to pursue that goal. Once the passion is there, the parents and the school are now responsible to educate the child and train him for “changing lives,” which is the theme of this commencement exercise. In the past, it was almost always the parents who would dictate what course their children would take, where they would study and what they want their children to be after college. Today, we have a more liberal society where students like you are now allowed by your parents to choose your own academic interest. Our generation as parents have developed a broader understanding of independence in the context of academic pursuits, which when tempered by guidance and values will surely result in better graduates and future professionals. What is needed from all of you now is to make more important and life-changing decisions, and today is probably your most defining moment. You will leave the confines of your high school that molded your childhood to what you are now, and take the next, bolder step in choosing your respective college or university that would prepare you, for what you will be as a person and as an important member of the society. As a young student, I was not given the opportunity to pursue my ambition to take up architecture. We were five children in the family and my parents could not

afford the expensive tuition fees of college education for all of us. While my four other siblings were given the chance to pursue their choice of college courses, I was requested by my parents to take up commerce instead, as it was one of the cheapest at that time. It was the only option I had and I realized that I have to do good, not only to please my parents, but because I realized that it was my only way to survive the competitive world of professional life. During my high school and college days, I was just an aboveaverage student with no spectacular academic record to speak of. All I had at that time was the drive to study, the will to graduate and the dream to become a banker. After finally graduating at this same University at age 18, with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Banking and Finance, I pursued my dream and started working in Home Savings Bank as a bookkeeper. A year after, I transferred to Far East Bank and Trust Co. where I honed my skills in banking, rising from a Clearing Clerk to become

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a full-fledged Bank Officer. From then on, I worked with another bank, which is now known as Bank of Commerce, and with Allied Banking Corporation. In all my years in banking, it seems that the love for my job, my attitude towards it and my initiative to learn the different aspects of banking has provided me the strong foundation to face new challenges. In 2005, I was appointed President and Director of Allied Savings Bank, a position which was not even included in my dreams years ago. To me, the Presidency meant responsibility, more than just a position, and a commitment, more than just a rank. The opportunity presented itself, so I took the chance; the difficulties and challenges blocked my way, so I took the risk. In the end, success was sweeter—not because of the financial gains from the position, but because I was able to surmount the difficulties along the way. Success is not what we acquire; it’s what we become. Professional success is no different from academic success: both endure the test of time and both are the product of passion and perseverance. As you graduate today, you have in fact achieved success and hurdled the test of time. You will now move forward to face another challenge in your academic life and, once again, prove to all that you are capable of finishing this adventure called education. Graduates, this is just one of a number of success stories that you will hear from other alumni of this University. In every story that you will hear, hard work, perseverance and professionalism are the common denominators of success. Of course, let us not forget prayers, for these

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can spell the difference between success and failure, and can turn dreams into reality. Be ready for the next challenge ahead of you. Changes are inevitable. Graduates, you are now molding yourself for the succeeding chapters of your life—a life full of uncertainties, hardships, fortune and fame. The phrase Study hard may sound too familiar and at times already irritating to you, but I guarantee you, this is the most effective way to survive in the real world. Luck, education and hard work going hand in hand is the ideal combination for success. Unfortunately, luck is only bestowed to a select few, while the opportunity for education and hard work are readily available to most of us. High school graduates, firm up your dreams and chase it, be a model to your younger Elementary graduates who will look up to you as guiding stars in their quest for a goal in their academic life. Study well and play hard; these will lift your spirits. Stay away from drugs; it is a sure formula for disaster. Acknowledge your parents, for they have shed their blood, sweat and tears for you to be educated. Remember, the sweetest gift that you can give your parents is a school diploma. “Iba na ang may natapos,” so the saying goes, and indeed it is. A very good example is our champion and pound-forpound king, Manny Pacquiao, who despite the fame and fortune that he has earned is still pursuing his studies. Not all of us can be a Manny Pacquiao who dominates in the ring, but certainly, all of us can be a Manny Pacquiao who appreciates the importance of education.

Indeed, times are hard. Not all Filipinos can afford to have a good education. In fact many Filipinos do not have the privilege at all. You, my dear graduates, are very fortunate to have been able to finish elementary and high school. Your parents are so proud of you. Show them that you are worth all the sacrifices and hardship that they endured to put you in school. Treasure this moment for it is the shining glory of your efforts and the prize for a job well done. In the eyes of society, you are no longer children, as you will now have to prepare yourselves for greater responsibilities ahead. Your journey to the real world is just about to begin. To your parents, this moment is the dividend for the investments they made on you. Never give up, have faith in yourself and always pray for guidance. Parents, continue to support your children, give them quality time and unconditional love. They need your counsel and guidance now more than ever, as they prepare themselves not only for the next level of education but also for their future in the profession they will pursue. In closing, let me thank my Alma Mater, the University of the East, and its faculties for the values and education that they instilled in me. I’m proud to say that I am your product and will continue to be a model alumnus worthy of the praises you have given me. It is truly a humbling experience to be recognized by your own school, a feeling that I share with you today as you graduate. Congratulations, graduates, and congratulations, parents for a job well done!

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Col. Raul Medina This was the introduction to Col. Raul Z. Medina during the commencement rites for the 2010 graduates of the Elementary and High School Department in UE Caloocan, by EHSD Principal Benilda L. Santos (shown below right).

o our Commencement Speaker, Col. Raul Z. Medina; University President Dr. Ester A. Garcia; Chancellor of Caloocan, Dr. Fedeserio C. Camarao; Dean Eleanor Javier of the College of Arts and Sciences-Caloocan; and Dean Celing Santiago of the College of Fine Arts. To all the head teachers, faculty members, parents and the graduating pupils and students of Batch 2009-2010, it is my pride and honor to introduce to you our distinguished guest this afternoon. Col. Raul Medina, or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tootsâ&#x20AC;? to his friends and relatives, has been blessed with a loving wife in the person of Mrs. Aurora Baytion-Oliveros, and five children. Four of them, namely Ruth, Michael, Apple and Ola, had already graduated with their respective degrees from college. The youngest, Dang, is in fourthyear high school at the Quezon City Science High School. Col. Medina, in his various community involvements, never regretted advocating peace and order, and a strengthened quality of education. Sir Medina retired as colonel after 30 long years from his duties and obligations as a law enforcer. He was a graduate of the UE High School Department in the year 1971. He was the commandant of Stations 1 and 2 respectively in La Loma, Baler, Bago-Bantay, Bahay Toro and Station 3 of Cubao, Project 2, Quezon City. With his accomplishments, he is deserving of the many citations his colleagues and different award-giving bodies have bestowed upon him. Some of these are: Most Outstanding Policeman of Quezon City, given by the Philippine Jaycees on September 27, 1989; Outstanding Policeman of the Philippines or TOPP, bestowed upon him by Pres. Corazon Aquino on the 25th of February 1992; and an Outstanding Policeman of the Philippines, by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, on the 24th of April 2001. He was a Manuel L. Quezon Awardee, Ulirang Ama ng Lungsod Quezon, given on August 19, 2003; NCRPO Police Officer of the Year Awardee on January 25, 2004; and PNPA Hall of Famer by SILG Ronaldo Puno given on April 15, 2006. Col. Raul Medina, in all his work, reaped the fruits of his efforts. He has a Doctorate in Peace and Security Administration earned from Bulacan University in 2004, Master of Arts in Management earned from PCU in 2001, Master of Science in Criminology earned from MNC in 1991, Bachelor of Science in Public Safety earned from PNPA in 1982, Bachelor of Laws from the University of the East earned in 1988, and Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science, also from UE, earned in 1976. My dear graduates, parents and guests, may I present to you our distinguished, honorable guest speaker, Col. Raul Zapanta Medina.

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"Be Not Afraid to Set a Grand Vision for Yourself" By Col. Raul Z. Medina This was the commencement speech during the commencement rites for the 2010 graduates of the Elementary and High School Department in UE Caloocan. Col. Raul Z. Medina earned three diplomas from UE: high school (1971), college (AB Political Science, 1976) and law (LLB, 1988). He is a retired Colonel of the Quezon City Police District.

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hank you very much to our Principal of the Elementary and High School Department in the person of Dr. Benilda Santos. Of course to the Chancellor of UE Caloocan, Dr. Fedeserio Camarao, and Dr. Eleanor Javier, and also to other distinguished academicians of this prestigious University and their staff, to the faculty and staff of the University of the East, in the Elementary and High School Department. To the proud parents of the graduates, particularly the parents of the top 10 or the honor pupils, and—we might as well include—of the last 10 of the graduating class. Anyway, we consider each other as graduates. Gentlemen and ladies, a pleasant good afternoon to all of you. To the Ilocanos, naimbag ga malam, mga Ilocanos… May mga Ilocanos ba dito? Pakitaas lang po kamay. Mga manang at mga manong, mga mapigtas na ading at balasang. And to the Kapampangans, mga Cabalens, mayak pe ebak ke kungan sa mga masanting at malalagong Cabalen. To the Bicolanos, the magagayon at ma-uurag na Bicolano and to the Bisayas and to the Warays… Maupay! Maayong Adlaw to the Bisayas and the Warays! And to the Muslim brothers and sisters Asalamalaikum! To the Chinois, ni hao, and to the Japaneseblooded, O hayo Go saimas. Buenas tardes to the Spanish-blooded; and Magandang hapon po sa ating lahat. Baka ho may na-miss ako, sana ho i-generalize ko na lang po. Well it is an honor on my part and a privilege to be guest speaker in today’s commencement exercise with the theme “Education: Changing Lives,” or in the vernacular Edukasyon ang Solusyon. And I feel elated in being invited, being an alumnus of this prestigious University. Allow me first to congratulate the graduating class; after all the years of toil and many sacrifices, now is the day of recognition. Today is essentially a day of acknowledging and savoring the fruits of many years and tireless disciplined efforts of honing your talents and improving yourselves. I trust that your labor will be for the good, not only of your own individual lives but of society as a whole. I remember one of the sayings of American President John F. Kennedy: “Ask not what the government can do for you, but ask what you can do for the government.” So I hope the graduates of both the elementary and the high school will soon have a career of their own and be generous enough to share their blessings, as the Lord Almighty and the University have nurtured and trained them, and spread them to the community. And to the graduates, again. Consider me as an elder brother or a father; I am proud to say that I come from a big family. We are seven in the family, and we are all graduates—even my

younger brothers and sisters—of the Elementary and High School Department of this prestigious University. Primarily because our parents were well-informed and convinced that the University would bring enough education for us in preparation towards our collegiate studies, and secondly during our time, the University offered brothers and sisters a discount. That is, if you have at least three brothers or sisters at the same time at this University, the youngest is entitled to at least 50%; so we were seven in the family studying at the same time. Two of my younger siblings had free education from the University of the East, and we are appreciative of that. I do hope that your drive and commitment to nation-building, to knowledge and skills development are very commendable. Your continued pursuit of academic excellence that is responsive to the needs of the times is highly laudable. This commencement exercise or graduation ceremony is not just a mere celebration but a joyful occasion for thanksgiving. I, too, rejoice with you, dear graduates, for today you have successfully completed your four years, on the part of the secondary graduates, and six years, on the part of the elementary graduates. So, I feel you will bear with me that we owe this primarily to the Lord and, secondly, to our parents. So may I request the graduates to stand up and give the loudest applause for our parents. Parang mahina, ah…Parang kulang pa. Thank you very much, please sit down. ’Yung iba parang hesitant to do it. Baka kasi nakatingin ang kanilang girlfriend or boyfriend. Meron na kaya? Wala pa… so ’yung iba, baka sabihin na they are mama’s boy or daddy’s pet kaya hindi nila ma-i-fully express their appreciation. Anyway, you can have it tonight together, of course, after the blowout given to you by your parents or guardian; it is fitting enough that they deserve that tightest hug and kiss before you sleep. “Thank you, dad and/ or mom, for having me educated, for the sacrifices you have rendered, and now I have graduated from this prestigious University.” So most likely, you will agree with me on the discipline that your parents have rendered upon you. Kinagagalitan kayo maybe because it’s already 10 in the evening, you are still not in your bed and preparing for the next morning. Siguro mako-convince na kayo otherwise, you

will not be joining the march today, na hindi kayo ga-graduate kung hindi kayo nadisiplinahan at napaluha ng ating mga magulang. So, it’s part of puberty. Lahat ’yun ay kasama and we are fortunate enough to have our parents here. And I congratulate you. We are fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to graduate and to study in a private university like the University of the East. I’d also like to share with you the “five fingers” concept of the academe and married life. For me, as we have five fingers on each hand, the first would be elementary. So you already have the first finger. The second for high school, and the third for college education. Fourth is for our career, for our profession. For fifth, dito pa lang puwede ’yung tinatawag na MD, not the doctor’s degree or the Doctor of Medicine but the Marriage Degree. So sana madaanan natin itong four fingers before we enter into this fifth, and let us not fail our parents; anyway, it is for you, as I have said, talking through experience. I settled down at a tender age. Baka sabihin n’yo, bad influence yata si Colonel, ah. But fortunately or unfortunately, it was God-willed; I had not yet completed my college days when I entered into matrimony, but I proved to my parents and to my peers that, still, I’d be able to graduate and continue my studies; until my children were already studying, I was still studying. And fortunately, aside from the baccalaureate degree, I finished my doctorate degree and I’m proud to say that, as a legacy to my children and to my grandchildren. The Lord has been kind to you all these years, for if not, you would not be here today, and we have to repay His kindness in many ways. Graduation brings additional responsibility on your shoulders because you are expected to give back to the community and the family through the knowledge, talent and skills that you have acquired in school. Your graduation is the realization of a dream of your parents. With this graduation, you will end one chapter of your lives and embark on a new one. Today is both a triumph and a challenge. Today is your moment to shine. And let us not stop here. Let us not consider this the end of our academe days. Consider this, for the high school graduates, just the first step towards a thousand miles of collegiate days ahead of you. For those who have decided not to pursue their college studies maybe

for financial reasons, I encourage you to pursue your studies as working students. Do not stop as much as possible. Do not be contented if you are already earning a little during your tender age. In college, classes are not necessarily in block sections like in high school, that you attend the morning and afternoon classes daily. You are allowed to enroll the minimum of six units—at least six units if there are some financial difficulties, to a maximum of 15 to 18 units. So, for those who are having some financial difficulties, I encourage you to continue even with six units or nine units as a working student. Please pursue your studies because that will equip you with a better future. Now that you have partly reached the end of the academic journey, it is easy to imagine a vast horizon spread in front of you, dotted with the colors and plans and dreams carefully built over the years. Your heart must be bursting with pride as you recall the struggles and sacrifices you made to arrive at this happy moment. With your inevitable entry into the proverbial rat race, I urge you to keep in mind that the values and ideas your Alma Mater taught you all these years. Graduation is not the end of learning. What you have gone through here is like a strong foundation upon which you could hurdle the bigger challenges brought by this constantly changing world. I firmly believe that education is a very important ingredient in shaping your future. However, education does not end here at graduation. Knowledge is a quest and a continued one in our lifetime. At this point, many of you will feel like you know all the answers. I know I did when I graduated from high school like you. But let me remind you: Life has a habit of changing questions. You must realize that education alone is not a sure guarantee for success. In school, one acquires the basic knowledge about many things, which you have learned to be exactly what you need to do to succeed. In the real world, however, there is no curriculum that you have to pass. Everything is an elective. It is up to you to make the choice, just like it is for the bird to choose his own tree while he is flying. It is up to him whether to stop at a tree at one point or to continue pursuing the goal. The choices are infinite and the results uncertain. Whatever you want to do with the knowledge you have acquired and the choices you have made afterwards, try to make a difference.

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Your graduation today is merely one of many milestones and I assure you there are many more milestones to achieve in your journey in life. I chose the law enforcement profession, for which I devoted 32 years of my career, and I met people from all walks of life. Through the years, I came across numerous people with varied levels of experience from many fields of endeavor—different aspirations, beliefs, cultural backgrounds and religious inclinations. Some of them have been very successful in their respective fields of interest and others fell short of their dreams, while still some just coasted along because they sought comfort and acceptance. I encourage you to dream and if you dream, please dream of the best, dream high! Anyway, that is one free thing in this world. Sabi nga nila, libre ang mangarap, so kung mangangarap lang po tayo, ’yung pinakamataas na. So if you would go into business, pangarapin po natin sana ay makatapat man lang o matularan natin si Dr. Lucio Tan ’yung may-ari ng ating school. If you want to throw your hat into the political arena—just like me, I had thrown my hat into the political arena, in the first district of Quezon City—please dream high; if ever, dream to be the President of the Philippines or dream to be a local executive of your town or city. At this point, allow me to quote to you one adage from the great Nelson Mandela, who said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Your scholarly striving has reached its culmination, but your education as a person should be constantly

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aflame, pursued to make a difference not only for yourselves but for others as well. To the young graduates, you have the power to actively and directly shape your future and that of society. The choices now open to you are many, the ways to attaining your goals are equally numerous. But there is only one true path, oftentimes, the harder path to the real meaning of success, and taking this road will get you to life’s rewards, where you have made a positive impact on your life and your fellowmen’s. I am reminded of when I was the Regional Director in Davao, in Region 11, in the internal affairs service. During one of my inspections, I checked the construction of a cathedral. I asked one of the masons there: “Hey mister, why do you cut stones? Bakit ka nagpuputol nitong mga bato?” He replied to me in this manner: “I’m cutting stones because I want to earn a living. It is my bread and butter. Kailangan kong gawin ito, dito ako sumusweldo.” Not contented with the answer, I pursued, entering the cathedral and asking one of the masons there and I asked him, “Why are you cutting stones?” He answered, “I cut stones because I was instructed to do so by my superiors, by my foreman. Otherwise I’ll be terminated from my job.” I was still not contented with that answer, so I asked another worker why he was cutting stone. His reply was: “I’m cutting stones because I want to build a cathedral.” For me, that was the best answer and I do hope that you will agree with me that that was the best answer. If you do something, there should be a goal and a noble intention, not just

purposely for the sake of complying or for the sake of earning a living. Kinakailangan we do it for the best and of course, sana nga, for the goodwill of our fellowmen. Masyado naman ’ata tayong seryoso. As I came here today, there was a traffic jam. I instructed my driver to step down and inquire what the commotion was about. There were two gentlemen quarreling and even exchanging blows; nagsusuntukan sila. I asked one of them, “Why did you box him? Bakit mo naman siya sinuntok?” Sabi niya sa akin. “Kasi po, Sir, tinawag niya akong bading, kaya siya sinuntok ko.” Tinanong ko naman po ’yung isa. “Eh ano naman ang ginawa mo nu’ng sinuntok ka?” “Eh ’di, Sir, hinampas ko ng shoulder bag ko.” Tapos sinabi ko, “Parang namumukhaan kita.” When I was assigned here, ’yung aming desk officer, Sergeant Cruz, meron siyang anak na belonging to the third sex, but he wanted to discipline him, he wanted him to be a uniformed officer. Gusto niyang maging pulis din ang kanyang anak. And to the extent that he was giving cruel punishment. Hindi na nga maganda because at the time, sinisinturon niya. At the time, puwede pa ’yun. Eh ngayon, alam naman natin lalo na sa mga elementary graduates natin. Meron nang Bantay Bata, protecting the welfare of the children. So pinapalo niya po ’yun, and still in order to mold him to change his dream—to be a part of law enforcement. Pag pinapalo niya ang bata at kaya pa ng bata, tatanungin niya, “Ano ka? Babae o lalaki?” Sabi po ng bata pagka-natitiis niya ’yung palo sa kanya, “Daddy, babae! Babae ang gusto ko!” Pinapalo niya. He kept on whipping, whipping. Pag hindi na po

kaya ng bata, sasabihin niya, “Ano ka? Babae? Lalaki?” “Lalaki na po. Lalaki. Lalaki.” So hanggang sa lumaki na po ’yung bata, and still if that is God-given to the child, hindi po natin siya dapat pahirapan. Hanggang sa lumaki na nga siya, but still… College na nga siya. Gusto nga ng kanyang ama na pumasok siya sa uniformed profession. One time, ang ginawa niya, sinama niya ’yung bata at nilublob niya sa drum ng tubig. Sabi niya. “Hindi ka talaga magbabago. Ano ka? Babae? Lalaki?” Matagal… ilulublob niya po. Sabi niya, “Babae! Babae!” Hanggang sa nilublub niya po ng matagal. Akala po namin nalunod. Pag-ahon, “Ano ka? Babae? Lalaki?” Sabi po nung bata, “Sirena!” So still, ganun po hanggang sa lumaki ang bata. Umasenso naman po siya. Nagkaroon siya ng magandang parlor at, one time, ininvite pa nga ako ng kanyang daddy. “Halika, sir. Umasenso naman ang anak ko. Hindi talaga gusto magpulis, eh. At least successful naman siya.” Meron siyang magandang parlor at binigyan kami ng facial, may gupit pa. Nu’ng ginugupitan niya ang kanyang ama sabi niya sa artist, “Ako na magse-service sa daddy ko.” Shinave niya po lahat. Tinapat niya ’yung labaha sa daddy niya. Sabi niya “Ikaw, daddy, ano ka? Lalaki o babae?” Joking aside, kung ano po ang gusto ng ating mga anak, i-guide lang po natin. Do not force them, lalo na po’t magka-College na po ‘yan. There are some instances, marami po akong kaibigan, ang nangyayari they are forced to enroll in a career, in a department na gusto po ng magulang pero hindi po gusto ng ating mga anak. So timbangin po natin. Ang akin po, as brotherly advice, let us just be a guide to them. Kung hindi pa po sila decided, saka lang po tayo mag-suggest sa kanila. “Oh you take this up…”

Nung araw po, meron pong General AB, General AA. General subjects in the first two years, so ’yung mga undecided, ’yung Associate in Arts ang kinukuha, whether you want to enter Medicine or the College of Law or the Education Department, puwede pa po ’yung two-year course… or Engineering. At least credited lahat ng subjects. Let’s give them the free rein. Let’s just guide them. Ngayon po ’yung sinasabi ko pong third sex, they are now respected. Unlike nga po dati that they are made fun of or teased, but ngayon po most of our professionals, including business tycoons, they belong to third sex and they are now respected. Before I end my speech, allow me to share with you some of things. You have helped me in my own particular journey, which is still unfolding. I speak before you today because life is not stagnant. First, try to set a vision, a clear vision, of what you want to be and what work you want to be into. Work towards that goal constantly rather than lead a life endlessly wandering from day to day not knowing where you are headed. In seeking your dreams, be not afraid to set a grand vision for yourself, because you become what you believe, but be realistic. Remember, the problem is not aiming too high and missing it. The real problem is aiming too low and grabbing it. In your journey, you will encounter setbacks and you will make mistakes, as I have several times. Some would call these mistakes and setbacks failures; I call them learning points, which collectively form the seeds of what we call experience and, eventually, wisdom. Second, try to learn. When you are just starting and even in your later years,

you will not have the same answers. Know your limitations. If you do not have the answer, say so and find out. Do not guess or fake it. Third, persevere. Do not give up easily or you will never accomplish anything. On the other hand, be practical and change gears when the writing on the wall is very clear. Try to adjust to the changing times. But still hold on to the unchanging principles. Fourth, seek a balanced life. This is the essence of saying work hard, play well and live life fully. Do not be too focused on your career. Build friendships along the way for they, apart from the family, will fill your life. Most importantly, find time to enjoy with your family your friends and colleagues before it is too late to do so. And finally, help people along the way. Be generous, for generosity is its own reward. Generosity is not simply giving money. The virtue of generosity applies primarily to the gift of ourselves—our time and service for others. True generosity is not self-sacrifice, but we do not look at the grain of the other as our expense; rather it is the extension of ourselves in delighting in the flourishing of others. As you share this happy occasion with your parents, family and friends, with each and every one of your great successes in your future endeavors, I also hope that you will always carry the name and the spirit of our school within you—whatever you achieve and whatever the divine path may lead you to. Again, congratulations and magandang hapon po sa inyong lahat. Mabuhay po kayong lahat.

Col. Medina receives tokens of appreciation from President Garcia and Chancellor Camarao after his speech

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Aisler S. IBANA College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)-Manila

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Jorlett L. BIBANGCO College of Law

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Maricar Ann T. ADVENTO CAS Mla.

Katrina T. ALIMOT CAS Mla.

Erwin J. ARABIA* CBA Mla.

Robin T. ARIDA COE Cal.

Jennylyn Joy F. BAJAO CAS Mla.

Ma. Lara N. BANTILO* COE Cal.

Vincent Tito B. ABUCEJO CAS Mla.

Jeyk Christopher G. AGUILAR CBA Cal.

Jomaleen E. ANDAL CBA Mla.

Ednalyn S. ANOG CBA Mla.

Benjielyne M. BOLASOC CAS Mla.

Maribelle C. COBARRUBIAS CBA Cal.

Krizza S. CRUZ CAS Mla.

John Paul Y. CUPCUPIN COE Cal.

Jane Rizalene W. DONES* CBA Mla.

Leonard J. GASID CAS Mla.

Edmy Rose M. CABAL* CBA Mla.

Mary Grace T. CABILAR CAS Mla.

Marlon Joel D. CANLAS* CAS Mla.

Mark Josep L. CARLOS* CBA Mla.

Melvin P. GEREMILLO CCSS

Leover E. GONZALES* COE Cal.

Miyuki P. HOSHIAI* CBA Cal.

Ronn Michael A. INACAY* CBA Mla.

Allen S. MERCADO CAS Mla.

Ralph Vincent M. MERCADO CAS Mla.

Jessica C. EVANGELISTA CAS Mla.

Anna Rochelle B. FAJARDO COE Cal.

Julie Anne G. FELONIA CAS Mla.

Jennielyn L. FLORES CBA Cal.

Noel R. MONZALES CCSS

Maria Iraliz E. NOOL CAS Mla.

Jayson J. PACHECO COE Cal.

Kristian T. RAGUIRAG* COE Cal.

Beverly D. RAPOSAS CBA Cal.

Jin Michael R. RESURRECCION* COE Cal.

Reliza M. MENDOZA CAS Mla.

Stephen John I. MENESES CBA Mla.

Rosalie D. MORALES CCSS

Maria Jessa L. MORES CAS Mla.

Ricca Mae V. ROCO CDent

Cristian P. SABA CAS Mla.

Brian L. SANICO CAS Mla.

Christian John L. SANTOS CCSS

Nino Mar P. SANTOS CBA Cal.

Wilfredo P. TABLANTE* CBA Cal.

Leselle C. QUITANEG COE Mla.

Richard Zeus E. RAMIREZ COE Cal.

Angela A. REY* CBA Cal.

Mary Anne O. RUBIANO* COE Cal.

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Valedictorian / JP Laurel Awardee for Junaid T. MARANDA Academic Excellence / Gerry Roxas Salutatorian Leadership Awardee / Mercury Drug Corp. Awardee as Best in Math & Science

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Shammai B. UBALDO Fourth Honorable Mention

Marielle Kate C. BLUNT Fifth Honorable Mention

Christine S. Cruz Sixth Honorable Mention

Jasmine Rachelle P. NUALLA With Distinction

Jasmin L. BAULA With Distinction

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Rhoda Mae Sheen C. DOLLAGA Valedictorian

Lethmar S. TOLENTINO Albert Beejay M. RIVERA Kristine D. Añunuevo Ronielyn C. SABARRE Salutatorian First Honorable Mention Second Honorable Mention Third Honorable Mention

Abegail G. ESPINO With Distinction

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Manila Campus Caloocan Campus Manila Campus Caloocan Campus Allen S. Wilfredo P. TABLANTE* Maria Iraliz E. Michelle E. MERCADO College of Business Nool SYJUCO* CAS Mla. Administration (CBA)CAS Mla. CBA Cal. Caloocan

Jorlett L. BIBANGCO College of Law

Ricca Mae V. ROCO College of Dentistry (CDent)

Erwin J. ARABIA* CBA Mla.

Wilfredo P. TABLANTE* CBA Cal.

Aisler S. IBANA CAS Mla.

Melvin P. Jin Michael R. GEREMILLO RESURRECCION* College of Col. of Engineering Computer Studies (COE)-Cal. and Systems (CCSS)

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Rean Carlo P. ARAIS COE Cal.

Jeffrey D. ARZAGA CAS Mla.

Angelique M. ATIENZA CAS Mla.

Arianne Chaezel M. ATIENZA CBA Mla.

Eugene Rofel C. BANDOMA CAS Mla.

Mariane B. BALLESTEROS COE Cal.

Joseph Bernabe D.R. BAGNES CCSS

Marion Patriche C. BONOAN* CDent

Mary Jane M. BUGAAY CBA Mla.

Bernie Bette B. BUSTAMANTE* CBA Cal.

Jem Margarette B. CASTRO CBA Mla.

Jonard P. CAVA CBA Mla.

Jose B. CONEL III CBA Cal.

John Michael Z. DALIPE* COE Mla.

Aldrin L. DELA CRUZ COE Mla.

Gerard P. DELAS ARMAS CCSS

Maria Lourdes C. DURIAN CCSS

Via Sherika S. DUNGO CBA Mla.

Jonathan G. ENTICO* CBA Cal.

Gemyllie U. ESLIZA CBA Cal.

Joey B. GABUDAO CAS Mla.

Karen P. GEMINA CBA Cal.

Rowena L. GUARDIAN CAS Mla.

Kristal Joy A. HUENDA CBA Cal.

Sheila Merl Q. LANTACA CAS Mla.

John Robinson A. LEONARDO CBA Mla.

Ken Albert M. LIM* CCSS

Joanna G. LOGRONIO CAS Mla.

Karen L. LUMINARIO CAS Mla.

Karen Laila MALAGAR* CBA Mla.

Krisle Ann U. NAGTALON* CBA Mla.

Michelle O. NUGUID* CBA Mla.

January M. ORIAS* CBA Cal.

Debrah F. ORTEGA* CBA Mla.

Jean Angela R. PABLO CBA Cal.

Raychelle S. PACHECO* CBA Mla.

Michael G. PADILLA* COE Mla.

Angelica M. PARAS* CBA Mla.

Rose Anne D. PUNO CAS Mla.

Jessica P. PUYAT Col. of Education (CEduc)

Diane Marie C. SAMACO CBA Mla.

Jeniessa P. SINGH CBA Cal.

Diane Camille C. SOTELO CEduc

Mon Alvin L. TUYAY CCSS

Almira R. VALENZUELA COE Cal.

Cherryl Ann R. VIERNES* CBA Cal.

Vilma Lyn S. VILLAFUERTE CBA Mla.

Arlene E. VILLAROZA CBA Cal.

Mary Grace A. VISCO CEduc

Van Denver R. VIZCARRA CAS Mla.

Elementary Laboratory School, UE Manila

Maria Katherine B. DE JESUS Alcon John Z. DATU Seventh Honorable Mention Eighth Honorable Mention /

AY Foundation Awardee for National Discipline

Anna Alixia B. SAMSON Karl Vincent M. GONZALES Valedictorian Salutatorian

Luis Marcelo M. Garwon M. BAISA CACANINDIN Second Honorable Mention First Honorable Mention

Jeremy Kent P. COMENDADOR Third Honorable Mention

Elementary Level, UE Caloocan

Marielle P. GREGORIO With Distinction

Mary Danielle B. ISIP With Distinction

Rica Mae L. MENDOZA Mark Angelo M. MUNCADA Alianne Kayle A. JOVES Valedictorian Salutatorian First Honorable Mention

Julia Pauline O. PUNO Jannie Lou C. TAUTJO Second Honorable Mention Third Honorable Mention

Nastaran Yeganehfar** CAS Mla. * A UE-Tan Yan Kee Scholar/ Grantee ** All of these honorees are Yearend 2010 graduates except for Ms. Yeganehfar, who is a Midyear 2009 graduate.

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tty. Antonio Masancay “Tony” De Guzman Sr., the Director for Administrative Services of UE’s Manila and Caloocan Campuses, passed away on March 8, 2010. He was 73. Atty. De Guzman began his service to UE on October 2, 1995, after having met then UE Chairman of Board and Chief Executive Officer P. O. Domingo through Atty. De Guzman’s younger brother Joselito (who himself had worked at the Philippine National Bank, of which Dr. Domingo had been the President). Atty. De Guzman’s first position in UE was as Executive Assistant to the President, with Dr. Domingo as the concurrent President, up to October 19, 1995. On October 20 that year, Atty. De Guzman was appointed Vice President for Administration, a position which he held up to July 15, 1998. He then left UE to return to government service, although he remained a Member of the Board of Trustees of the UEFoundation for Research and Advanced Studies Inc. (UE-FRASI) from August 1996 to July 2002. He officially came back to the University on May 2, 2001, as the Executive Director of the Urban Renewal Action Program (U-REAP) up to August 31, 2002. On September 1, 2002, he became the Executive Director of the Manpower Development Center (MDC), a title that he held concurrently with his ultimate position in UE: Director for Administrative Services, a title he held from October 1, 2003 up to the time of his passing. As the MDC’s Executive Director, Atty. De Guzman was also an Ex-Officio Member of the UE Academic Council. Atty. De Guzman had also been a professor on constitutional law at the UE College of Law since the second semester of school year 2005-2006. Born on November 8, 1936, in San Fernando, La Union, Atty. De Guzman was the fourth of five sons of the late Feliza Masancay and the late Eulogio F. De Guzman—the latter a former Governor of La Union, Court of First Instance Judge and an Assemblyman. Atty. De Guzman graduated with honors from the Lingayen Elementary School in Pangasinan. He went to high school initially at the Orient Colleges in Dagupan City, emerging on the top of his class from his freshman to junior years; he transferred to St. Louis School in Baguio City for his senior year, where he was awarded 1st in Excellence upon his graduation in 1952. (He was likewise the first ever Editor in Chief of the St. Louis school organ.) He continued his education at St. Louis, there earning his Associate

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in Arts and Bachelor of Laws degrees (the latter in 1958). Within 1952 to 1958, he was a Corps Commander of the Reserved Officers Training Corps and a recipient of leadership, honor and star medals. He passed the Bar examination in 1959. Atty. De Guzman’s early professional career was marked by his stint at the Philippine Virginia Tobacco Administration (PVTA), where he was a Trial Attorney from 1960 to 1962, becoming the Special Assistant to the General Manager in 1963, and then the entire agency’s Operation Officer from 1964 to 1969. At PVTA, he received several citations and awards for outstanding leadership and meritorious service. In November 1970, Atty. De Guzman was elected as the delegate of the 2nd District of La Union to the Constitutional Convention. As a “Con-con” delegate, he was a senior member of the Steering Council and a leading member of five different committees. He went on to be elected Chairman of the 36-man committee, later the 17-man committee, which prepared and finalized the draft of the 1973 Constitution. He also chaired the Con-con’s respective committees on the style of the said Constitution and on the supervision of its final printing. Atty. De Guzman resumed his law practice from 1973 to early 1976. In March 1976, he was back in government as Assistant Secretary at the Office of President Ferdinand E. Marcos, a title Atty. De Guzman held up to June 1978. Starting on March 1976 as well, he was appointed as a Member of the Board of Directors of PVTA; as such, he was the Chairman of the Joint Board-Management Committee on Marketing and Trading Rules and Regulations, and of the Committee on Trading Operations, and pioneered and spearheaded PVTA’s implementation of the “compact farming program” and the “contract growing program.” From September 1976 to April 1978, Atty. De Guzman was also elected and served as Secretary of the Batasang Pambansa, later on becoming its Secretary-General in June 1978. At the Batasang Pambansa, he was the recipient of resolutions of commendation for exemplary leadership, outstanding management of the secretariat and singular service to the institution and its members. He was proud as well of having “converted a dominantly inexperienced workforce into a highly committed, efficient and professional corps of personnel which, in turn, manned the secretariats of the Constitutional Commission of 1986 and subsequent Congresses.” With the abolition of the Batasang Pambansa in March 1986

Director Antonio De Guzman, 73 following the first EDSA Revolution, Atty. De Guzman resumed his private practice of law as well as tended to the family’s farm. This was so until July 1989, when he was appointed to be the Assistant Chief of Staff of then Vice President Salvador H. Laurel. Atty. De Guzman was thus back in government service, up to January 1992, from which time he resumed his private law practice up to October 1995, when he joined UE. He had to leave the University to return once more to government service, following his appointment to be the Administrator of the National Tobacco Administration (NTA) during the term of President Joseph E. Estrada. As NTA Administrator, which he was from July 16, 1998, to February 29, 2001, Atty. De Guzman institutionalized integrated farming and other income-generating activities for farmers, and enhanced the service capability of the agency by improving its computer and communications systems, among other accomplishments. As UE’s Director for Administrative Services for UE’s Manila and Caloocan Campuses, Atty. De Guzman was in charge of five University offices: the Department of Engineering, which itself is in charge of the repair, maintenance and construction of campus facilities, among other responsibilities; the Security Office, which is tasked with the maintenance and protection of people and property on campus; the Environmental Services Office, which handles housekeeping, beautification and sanitation; the Coordinating Office for the Theatre and Other Venues, which handles reservations and bookings of general venues of the University; and the General Services Department, which is charged with UE’s telecommunication facilities and the Property Office, among others. (With Atty. De Guzman’s passing, University Engineer Augusto M. Valdes has been designated as Officer in Charge of the Office of the Director for Administrative Services.) Atty. De Guzman is survived by his wife Anamaria GregorioDe Guzman; their three children: Antonio G. De Guzman Jr. (and wife Donna Perez-De Guzman and children Camilo Briccio and Antonio Wilfredo), Marie Antoinette G. De Guzman-Tuazon (and husband Artemio Tuazon Jr. and son Artemio Mari III) and AnneMarie G. De Guzman; and other relatives. The Funeral Mass for Atty. De Guzman was held on March 10, 2010, at the Divine Garden Chapel of the Garden of the Divine Word—where his cremated remains are interred—at the Christ the King Columbary in Quezon City.—Bert B. Sulat Jr.

Atty. De Guzman, UE’s longtime Director for Administrative Services, is seen here in some recent photos: (from left) undergoing the mandatory test for high fever—as an antiA(H1N1) measure—upon entry at the Manila Campus in June 2009; with members of the College of Education Student Council (following the Campus Parade) at UE Manila Quadrangle; meeting Manila Mayor (and UE alumnus) Alfredo Lim anew, at the 2009 UE Fun Run; with some of his administrative personnel or fellow officers: (from left) Assistant Property Custodian Alejandro Estrella, Office of Cultural Affairs Director Gener Caringal, Environmental Services Office Superintendent Cornelio Marcelino, PE Department Assistant Director and OIC Rodrigo Roque, Chief Electrician Tomas Calubaquib and Assistant to the DAS Jay Moog; and (above) speaking to the UE Community during the said Fun Run. All but the leftmost photo in this spread were taken in September 2009 during UE’s 63rd Foundation Anniversary, of which Atty. De Guzman was a Steering Committee member

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“We Shall Continue to be Inspired by His Zest for Life” A Eulogy for Atty. Antonio M. De Guzman by President Ester A. Garcia

tty. Antonio Masancay De Guzman lived up to 73 years old, and he had spent a good chunk of his life in the political arena. But, for much of the last 15 years, Tony De Guzman was in the University of the East. And what a privilege this was for us in UE. Not only was Atty. De Guzman a stickler for the fine points of administration and service, which led to his having been the Director for Administrative Services in UE; he was also known to us as a stickler for the finer things in life, especially when it came to relishing food and drink. Having served in government before eventually joining UE, Atty. De Guzman brought much know-how into the University’s administrative sphere, thereby being instrumental in helping to keep UE’s status as an environment truly conducive to learning. With the University’s engineering, electrical, janitorial and security forces under Tony De Guzman’s supervision, it is no exaggeration to say that anyone and everyone whoever stepped into UE in the last decade or so was treading upon, perhaps even marveled at, the handiwork of the commanding and astute figure that he was. And Atty. De Guzman likewise contributed to UE’s academic sector, as a professor at the UE College of Law—in the process enlightening legal hopefuls who longed for illumination on constitutional law and related matters. Yet, Atty. De Guzman was likewise well aware of the relevance—nay, the importance—of balance to life, and exemplified by what must have been a personal motto that said, “All work and no play makes Tony a dull man.” By this we refer to the pleasantries and pleasant things he would indulge in whenever he would converse or meet with many of us who worked with him on various matters, some of which, such as the annual Christmas celebration, actually went beyond the immediate sphere of his duties. Whenever there was a chance to indulge in a hearty snack or meal, or some fine wine, or in the simple yet meaningful joys that a good joke or witty anecdote can bring, Tony De Guzman would find a way to seize such an opportunity—not just for himself but for the rest of us. Truly, he must have known full well that if one works in a happy environment, he or she would keep working, and happily, for it—an insight that he never lost track of, even when things got hectic. Atty. De Guzman was also known to be religious, having been prayerful and God-fearing in his own right. But perhaps the best gift he had given God was that he lived life to the fullest. He drank from the cup of life contentedly and wholeheartedly, so perhaps the good Lord surmised that it was high time that Tony moved up to drinking from the cup of the afterlife, even more contentedly and wholeheartedly. We in UE condole with Tony’s wife Annie, their children and the rest of their family. Tony may have left us, yet we shall continue to be inspired by his own zest for life, continue the practices and policies of excellence that he imbued upon the UE community, continue to be grateful that he was a part of our lives, and continue to believe that he will remain with us in spirit. Thank you.

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UE Football Coach Lloyd James Lim, 36

loyd James Mazo Lim, the Head Coach of the UE Red Warriors Football Team, a.k.a. the Red Booters, has passed away, succumbing to complications of a liver-related illness on March 14, 2010, at age 36. Coach Lloyd was the Head Coach of UE’s football/soccer team since SY 1996-1997, or a total of 14 years up to the current school year. He is best remembered for giving UE its fourth and latest football championship on February 23, 2002, in the 65th season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. (UE’s previous UAAP football championships were won in the 1961-62, 1962-63 and 1969-70 seasons, with Coach Lim and his UAAP 65 assistant coaches and players ending what was then a 33-year title drought.) Shortly after their UAAP victory, Coach Lloyd and his team also became the Champion team of the first ever Paclas-Copa America Football Tournament, a.k.a. the Philippine Academic Consortium for Latin-American Studies Cup, which was held in the weekends from May 24 to July 16, 2003. The team beat their foes from five other universities—Ateneo De Manila University, De La Salle University, University of Asia and the Pacific, University of Santo Tomas, and the University of the Philippines. The annual Paclas tournament was meant for schools that offer Latin-American subjects, which UE had yet to offer, but the team was invited to take part for having won the UAAP 65 football crown. A native of Romblon province who took up his elementary and secondary studies at the Romblon West Central School and the Romblon National High School, respectively, Coach Lloyd later set out for Metro Manila for his tertiary studies, enrolling at the UE College of Engineering in Caloocan. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree from the University in 1997. Starting in 1993, while also a UE student, the teenage Lloyd was likewise a member of the University’s football team. His interest in the sport had started off with casual games in the

streets of Romblon during his grade-school days, and was essentially influenced by a paternal uncle, Nelson R. Lim, who is said to be the father of football in Romblon. Coach Lloyd’s professional career actually began in 1987 at the Southern Tagalog Regional Athletic Association (Straa) Meet. In 1989, he saw action at the Palarong Pambansa; he played at the Palaro anew in 1995, at its tertiary level. Coach Lloyd was also a player of the Senior National Men’s Football Team from 1997 to 2002. Since then he was a member of the coaching staff of the Philippine National Football Team, his most recent assignment being as part of the Philippine National U19 Men’s Football Team in China last November. He was one of the founding members of the Kaya Football Club, which includes former and present national football players, and enters teams in various men’s and women’s tournaments of the Philippine Football Federation. He was likewise a member of the Union Football Club Manila. An accredited football coach, Coach Lloyd passed the “C” Licensing Coaching Course in June 2001; shortly thereafter, he took up the “B” Licensed Asian Football Confederation Coaching Course, emerging at the top among 20 enrollees nationwide. And he had the distinction of participating in the International Deutscher Fussball-Bund (DFB) Coaching Course 2006, in the Federal Republic of Germany from September 4 to 29, 2006, which featured a thorough training and examination regarding 10 football and coaching topics. While the UE football team has yet to regain its 2003 glory, landing in 4th or 5th place in the succeeding UAAP seasons’ soccer tournaments, Coach Lim remained steadfast for his team and always reminded his players to learn from their losses and victories alike. This 72nd UAAP season, the team landed in 5th Place, beating their respective competitor-teams in DLSU and ADMU in the tournament that took place within January 17 to February 21 this year. (Far Eastern University took home the crown.) Continued on page 63 Coach Lloyd James Lim with his team of UE Red Booters on Feb. 23, 2022, when they won the championship of the UAAP 65 football tournament

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r. Romeo Quilantang Armada, UE’s longtime University Registrar and thus head of the University’s Department of Registration and Records Management (DRRM), passed away on March 3, 2010, at age 67. Mr. Armada has been the Registrar of UE’s Manila and Caloocan Campuses since 1995. He first joined UE as a temporary instructor of the Department of Philosophy of the College of Arts and Sciences-Manila, on July 15, 1968. He was appointed Assistant College Secretary of CAS Manila starting on June 1, 1974; on September 16, 1974, or six months later, he was appointed College Secretary of the College, a position he held up to February 28, 1977. He was an Associate Professor of CAS Manila from June 1, 1978 up to the end of the first semester of SY 1999-2000. On March 1, 1977, Mr. Armada was appointed Assistant Registrar for Records Management, a post he handled until December 31, 1993. On the first day of 1994, his position was reclassified to Assistant University Registrar, a position he held until March 31 that year, when he became the University’s Admissions Director. He returned to the DRRM on November 1, 1995, this time as the University Registrar. A native of Jaro, Iloilo, born on October 10, 1942, Mr. Armada received his Bachelor in Philosophy degree from the Seminario Metropolitano de San Vicente Ferrer (St. Vincent Ferrer Seminary) in 1961. He then pursued his masteral studies in Philosophy at the University of Santo Tomas, from 1969 to 1972, earning a total of 35 units. A longtime participant in and witness to the developments in UE’s living history in the last four decades, Mr. Armada served UE for a total of 41 years. Consequently, he earned the UE Service Award four times: for 25 years (1993), 30 years (1998), 35 years (2003) and 40 years (2008) of service. He was the Assistant Registrar when UE achieved a record-setting enrollment of 69,657 students in the first semester of school year 1977-78, recalling, for last year’s 63rd Foundation Anniversary exhibit, that “the College of Business Administration alone had 29,650 enrollees and, as Assistant Registrar, I had to prepare over 100 freshman block

classes.” He had likewise served during the respective administrations of UE’s founding Chairman of the Board and President Francisco T. Dalupan Sr., recent UE Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer P. O. Domingo, and current UE Chairman of the Board and CEO Lucio C. Tan. Mr. Armada’s tenure as UE DRRM head oversaw the computerization of the office’s records and the improvement in both the DRRM’s services (i.e., facilitation of requests for diplomas, transcripts of records, certificates of graduation, et cetera) and offices. (In the meantime, UE President Ester A. Garcia appointed, on March 4, 2010, Assistant University Registrar Mary Ruth S. Palanca as the Officer in Charge of the DRRM.) Over the last decade, Mr. Armada was likewise in charge of the preparations for the annual yearend and midyear commencement rites, and, as University Registrar, was part of the graduation ceremonies as the mace bearer. Mr. Armada’s professional achievements include having been the President and Chairman of the Board of the UE CAS Scholarship Foundation Inc., in 1993; the auditor for NCR of the SNPLP (Study-Now-Pay-Later Plan) School of Coordinators Organization; and a Board Member of the NCR School Registrars Association. A member of the Philosophical Association of the Philippines, and of the International Directory of Philosophy and Philosophers, Mr. Armada was also the co-author of three books on logic: Basic Concepts of Logic and Ethics, Fundamentals of Logic; and Fundamentals of Ethics, all released by the Katha Publishing Company. A resident of Cainta, Rizal, for much of his later years, Mr. Armada is survived by his wife, Norma Frades Armada; their six children, five of whom have spouses

and children: Melna Sol Catherine (and husband Rommel), Natasha (and husband Ric), Odette Pauline (and husband Waggy) Petrarch (and wife Pinky), Queenie Marie (and husband Rene), and Ria Claire; and their 10 grandchildren: TJ, Rafael, Rafaela, Ryan, Paulo, Christian, Kaye, Kitkat, KC and Samantha. All of Mr. Armada’s six children are UE graduates. The wake for Mr. Armada was held at the Arlington Memorial Chapels on Araneta Avenue, Quezon City. He was laid to rest on March 9, 2010, at the Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina, Quezon City. —Bert B. Sulat Jr.

Longtime UE Registrar

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Romeo Armada, 67

o Mr. Romeo Q. Armada’s wife Norma, their six children— Melna Sol Catherine, Natasha, Odette Pauline, Petrarch, Queenie Marie, and Ria Claire—and other relatives; to his fellow officers and co-workers in the University of the East; to his friends and acquaintances present, good evening. Romy Armada’s sudden passing last Wednesday was a shock to all of us. To those of us in UE, where he was the University Registrar since 1995, this is more so because he had been such a reliable, resilient part of the University’s life. We even expected to see him happily retire after over four decades of service to UE. Little did we know that fate had other plans for him. For the many things that can be said about Romy Armada, first and foremost would be his 41 continuous years of service to UE. UE is also known as the University of Lualhati, in reference to the iconic statue that is its symbol. Although Romy was not an alumnus of UE, it is undeniable that UE was his second home, having spent, at the time of his passing, 41 years and eight months in its service. Romy must have figured out that “Lual-ha-ti” practically rhymes, and is synonymous, with “lo-yalty,” and so he kept that to heart. He made it so even through his very children, all six of them being full-fledged UE alumni. Consequently, Romy Armada had witnessed the upheavals and unpredictability of life and work, the ups and downs, the good and not-so-good times—and withstood it all through his own, self-nurtured firmness and resolve. In UE alone, he was present, initially as a Philosophy professor, when the University had its initial, glorious streak in the CPA board examinations as well as in the UAAP men’s basketball tournament in the ’60s, ’70s and mid-’80s. He was in UE— as the Assistant Registrar, no less—when it achieved a record-setting enrollment of 69,657 students in June 1977. He was in UE in the ’80s when the school underwent an institutional crisis and was on the brink of closure, but, unlike many of his peers, stayed put and stuck it out. He was in UE in the ’90s when the University regained its footing and made its mark anew in the academic, cultural and athletic fields among its peer schools. And he was part of UE in the new millennium, instrumental

in his own right to UE’s celebration of its 60th foundation anniversary in 2006 and in UE’s achievement of the much-coveted autonomous status last year from the Commission on Higher Education. To put it another way: Romy Armada was with us since UE’s official colors were the original blue and gold until the change in UE’s colors, last year, to the bold and fiery red and white. Another thing we remember about the generally modest and low-key Romy Armada was that he was fondly called “Papa Piolo,” a nickname that, to our knowledge, he himself instigated. It may suggest that he had wanted to remain relevant or hip to those who are of generations younger than his. But that cute nickname also suggests that he was wise enough to know that the way to beat the humdrum and tedium of the daily grind is a shot of humor, even a little selfdeprecation. Romy Armada also had eccentricities about him, but nothing extreme. He had inclinations that were extraordinary compared to most, but never too radical or out-there—such as his extensive pen, key chain and chopstick collections that were sourced by him and others from here and abroad, making him a virtual globetrotter. Many of us can even recall his penchant for a colorful clothing accent—a radiant tie, for instance—to his otherwise “smart casual” office attire. Of course, we in UE shall remember him most for the work he had put in for more than 40 years. For over 30 years, he was a teacher in UE Manila’s College of Arts and Sciences, of which he had also been the College Secretary for almost three years. He was briefly UE’s Admissions Director, from 1994 to 1995. It was through the Department of Registration and Records Management, a.k.a. the Registrar’s Office, where Romy Armada served UE most memorably and the longest: a total of 31 years, as Assistant University Registrar from March 1977 to March 1994, and as University Registrar

from November 1995 up to last week. Through him as University Registrar, UE issued its policies on enrollment, transfer and graduation of students, including the generation, storage and use of student records, transcripts of records, certifications, diplomas and certificates. He was also charged with the production work and conduct of the midyear and yearend commencement rites of UE’s Manila and Caloocan Campuses, as well as the occasional conferment of honorary degrees. And this does not even cover the work he undertook for certain working committees on various matters of and for the University through the years. Through it all, Romy Armada was self-effacing and unassuming, even if the impact and magnitude of his work are immeasurable and invaluable. And for that, we in Lualhati’s fold are eternally grateful to him. Perhaps there were times when, in the course of trying to balance his life at home and his life at UE—his second home— Romy Armada may have had to prioritize the latter. For that, we in the University of the East, the University of Lualhati, are doubly grateful to those of you whom he considered his primary family, his home sweet home. We in UE share in the grief of Romy Armada’s family and friends, and sympathize with them at his passing. But let me conclude on a more affirmative and tributary note to sum up what he meant to UE: In his meaningful and productive life, Romeo Q. Armada not only showed that “Lualhati” rhymes with “loyalty.” He took this further by showing that “Romy” rhymes with “Lualhati,” and that “Romy” rhymes with “loyalty.” Thank you.

"'Romy' Rhymes with 'Lualhati'"

Eulogy for Mr. Romeo Q. Armada by President Ester A. Garcia, delivered during the necrological service for Mr. Armada at the Arlington Memorial Chapels on March 8, 2010. UE Today January-June 2010

A Tribute to a Friend By Prof. MERCY L. CANDELARIA Director, Student Affairs Office-Manila This was the eulogy for Mr. Armada by Prof. Candelaria on March 8, 2010 at the Arlington Memorial Chapels and Crematorium, where Mr. Armada’s remains then lay in state.

hen President Ester A. Garcia told me that I would be among those who would pay tribute to Mr. Armada in UE’s necrological service, I asked why me, and the President said because you have known him for so long. For so long, to my mind then, would be the length of time that I had known and worked with Mr. Armada. My acquaintance with Mr. Armada started in SY 1970-1971. He was my professor in Introduction to Philosophy in the first semester of that school year, and the following semester—in Ethics. Modesty aside, I always got the highest in his exams. I guess having been number one in his class was one of the reasons why he would always be proud to tell everybody that I was his student—and jokingly he would add, “Kasi taga-erase ko ng blackboard.” It had some truth to it, because I remember that the first and last time he asked me to erase the board was when I was wearing a mini-skirt, which was then in vogue. He was among the first to welcome me as a colleague in the College of Arts and Sciences-Manila when I started teaching in 1974. He was then the College Secretary.

We had many instances working together at the UE Theater, especially during the staging of Biag ni Lam-ang, where he was the stage manager. Mr. Armada would always excuse me from classes because of the many rehearsals we had to do. My first crack at emceeing was during the time of UE President Rosalina Cajucom. They were in need of an emcee for the outstanding alumni award. Pres. Cajucom was not satisfied with a male colleague whom they had tapped to do the job, and as a last-minute replacement, Mr. Armada recommended that they try me. The rest is history; from then on, I earned the title as the official emcee of UE. Since it was Mr. Armada who discovered me, he designated himself as my talent manager. Noong una puro gratis lang ang emceeing services ko, but lately, especially during commencement rites, si Mr. Armada na rin ang nag-request ng honorarium for me. Ayaw naman niyang bigyan ko siya ng komisyon, kaya gratis pa rin ang pagiging talent manager niya sa akin. We delighted in exchanging notes about our family. Two of his children were my students—his only son, Petrarch, and his youngest daughter, Ria Claire. From

Eulogies for Mr. Armada were also rendered during the necrological service on March 8, 2010, by Admissions Director Marcelo E. Vergara and Assistant Registrar Mary Ruth S. Palanca.

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time to time, he would update me on their status and accomplishments. He reminded me so much of my father—especially his concern for Ria Claire, the youngest daughter whom he would bring to or fetch from work at a call center because she was on a graveyard shift. Masaya yata si Mr. Armada when he told me that Ria broke off with her boyfriend, at siya ang tumatayong BF, ka-holding hands ni Ria pag nasa mall sila. Mr. Armada would also tell anecdotes about his mother when she was still alive— how his Mama loved perfumes and how good she was at mahjong—talo pa raw siya. He delighted in showing the pictures of his grandchildren—especially the first male apo from abroad; pogi raw, kamukha ng lolo; and lately, the favorite female apo, whom he said would psychologize him just so she could get what she wanted from him. What do I remember most about Mr. Armada on a personal note? He was one person who would always check on me if I was okay. He would get in touch with me by phone, and the first thing he would say was, “Kumusta na si Ginang? Okay lang si Ginang?” Ginang was how he would informally address me either by phone or in letters requesting me to do a favor for him. In response, I would always say, “Ma-beauty pa rin—umaga, tanghali, gabi.” I always felt it a compliment whenever he requested me to edit his work or write something for him. Sometimes I would tell him, “Sir, ’yong iba naman na mas magaling sa akin ang pagsulatin mo.” He would say, “Ayoko nga. Ayokong mapahiya!” I remember how I surprised him with a compliment. It was on one occasion where I had to introduce him on stage. Out of the blue, I just thought of doing an ad lib in addressing him. That moment, I wasn’t sure whether Chairman Domingo, who was also present, would approve of it, but just the same I took a chance. I introduced Mr. Armada by saying, “Ladies and gentlemen, let us welcome our University Registrar, Romeo “Pogi” Armada. There was a thunderous round of applause and Sir Armada was all smiles when he stood up. Even Chairman Domingo found the introduction very amusing because he nodded with approval. Mr. Armada told me, “Okay ’yon, Ginang.” Then he told me, no other person should be introduced by me with the nickname “Pogi” included except him. Today, however, he is referred Continued on page 69

"We Are So Blessed to Have Had a Father Like You" By RIA CLAIRE F. ARMADA

Mr. Romeo Armada with his wife Norma (above left photo); their children (above right, from left): second and third children Natasha and Odette, both nurses; youngest child Ria, a human resource officer; fourth child and only son Petrarch, who is studying to be a nurse in the USA; fifth child Queenie, an IT officer; and eldest child Melna, a dentist Mr. Armada and wife Norma (3rd and 5th from left) flanked by (seated, from left) daughter Melna, grandson and Melna’s son TJ, granddaughter Samantha, daughter Queenie (Samantha’s mom), daughter Ria, (standing, from left) Queenie’s husband Rene and Melna’s husband Rommel. Everyone in this photo is wearing a red shirt; recalls Ria, “This was taken before a UAAP game of the UE Red Warriors. We had to be in red before watching any Red Warriors game or else magagalit si Daddy.”

Good evening, everyone! I prayed at exactly 2:26 pm this afternoon and asked for God’s guidance to give me enough courage and strength to be able to write all my sentiments. March 3, 2010, Wednesday—I was about to have my lunch break when Lala, Dad’s Secretary, called me up and informed me that they brought Dad to the hospital. Out of shock, I grabbed my bag and ran. On my way, I called up our eldest sister, Ate Babes, and mentioned what had happened. The traffic was so heavy and I couldn’t explain the feelings that I had. I prayed hard that Dad would be okay. When I arrived, I saw my Dad lying in bed unconscious. I kissed him and whispered, “I Love You Very Much, ’Dy ... Ano’ng nangyari, ’Dy? Bakit ganito... alis na tayo, tumayo ka na dyan, k’se kakain tayo sa labas...bilisan mo na, gumising ka na dyan...”

I placed a Rosary in his hands and prayed the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be. Afterwards, the lady doctor in charge talked to me and said that he was not responding at all and that we needed to expect the worst to happen. I couldn’t breathe. I began to panic and cry. I tried to accept what she had told me but I couldn’t. After 30 minutes of reviving, I heard the most painful words in my entire life when she said, “Time of death: 2:26 pm.” Dad went with his unfailing faith. I screamed and I even said, Bakit siya pa? Sana ako na lang. After that, there was a moment of silence and I closed my eyes talking to the Lord and I said, if it’s Your will, then I will accept it. My Dad was an extraordinary man. He loved my Mom so much and he raised his six children with great values. He cared for us so much. He was always watching, coaching

Football Coach Lloyd Lim Continued from page 59 Serving as Coach Lloyd’s Assistant Coaches this season are Erwin L. Briones, himself a 2008 Management graduate of the UE College of Business Administration-Manila who began as a rookie player of the team in SY 20032004, and Godefar Garcia, a 5th-year Mechanical Engineering student of Coach Lloyd’s Alma Mater, the UE College of Engineering-Caloocan. “Despite coming from a recent illness, Coach Lloyd was able to steer the team to victory against Ateneo,” Assistant Coach Erwin recalls of a recent match, the last game Coach Lloyd would head. “He was even shouting when we won, which was a surprise to us because he had been weak due to his sickness.” Coach Lloyd was born on July 14, 1973 in the capital of Romblon in Romblon province. He was the fifth of nine children of the late Norvell F. Lim—a former Sheriff of the Regional Trial Court’s Romblon branch and who himself passed away just a year ago, on March 22, 2009—and Telly Mazo Lim, a former school teacher in Romblon. The Lim siblings are, from the eldest, Mitchell Paul, Aileen Jane, Zail Benett, Olivier John, Lloyd James, Iserlohn Peter, Meitner Luke, Saiym Frances Mazo-Yap and Clannie Gloriette. “When you put our names’ first initials together,” notes his elder brother Olivier John, “it would say M-A-Z-O-L-I-M-S-Clan.” Coach Lloyd’s remains laid in state at the San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel of the St. Peter Chapels in Quezon Avenue, Quezon City, up to the morning of March 18, 2010, on which date his remains were brought to his hometown of Romblon. The interment was held on March 25, 2010, at the Agbuyog Cemetery in Romblon. Coach Lloyd is survived by his mother, his eight siblings and other relatives. On March 16, 2010, friends and colleagues of Coach Lloyd’s conducted “Pass the Ball,” a tribute football game held at the La Salle Greenhills Football Field “to pay tribute to a talented player, an excellent coach and a professional colleague,” according to the announcements posted at the said chapel. Proceeds from the event and other contributions were forwarded to the Lim family.—Bert B. Sulat Jr.

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The Boards of Trustees, Management and Staff of the University of the East and of the UE Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Inc. lovingly remember

Dr. P. O. Domingo (June 1, 1925-June 26, 2008)

on the occasion of his

Second Death Anniversary Dr. Domingo is the former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the University of the East and of the UE Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Inc. We request the readers to pray for the eternal repose of his soul.

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Accomplished

CFA Professor Alex De Jesus, 49

E College of Fine Arts Professor Alex S. De Jesus passed away on February 19, 2010, due to an aneurysm. He was 49, and was just three months shy from celebrating his 50th birthday. Also known by his nickname “DJ,” Prof. De Jesus was originally appointed a part-time UE CFA faculty member on June 13, 1994, a stint that ran all the way to November 6, 2005. He was a full-time faculty member of the College from November 7, 2005 up to his demise. Prof. De Jesus was an enrollment faculty adviser for both semesters of school year 2008-2009 and for the first semester of SY 2009-2010. He was actively involved in the student organizations of the CFA. He was the adviser of Pentaprism for SY 2008-2009 and oversaw the organization’s activities that year including “Student Lightning,” the “Usapang Photo” lecture series and the photo exhibit entitled “Pedal”—all of which took place in September 2009. Conscious of developing himself professionally, Prof. De Jesus had attended seminars of the Animation Council of the Philippines Inc.’s “Animahinasyon 2009” Pinoy Animation Festival in November 2009, and of the Photoworld events of the Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation, Inc. in January to February 2009 and May 2008. He even took part in the S.U.N. Oil Pastel Painting contest organized by the Coalition of Services of the Elderly Inc. in October 2007, where he won 2nd Prize. He also was part of several art exhibits, as enumerated in the article “Sir DJ” (see next page). Prof. De Jesus was laid to rest on February 24, 2010, at Forest Lake Cemetery in Biñan, Laguna. He is survived by his wife Teresita Ruidera-De Jesus and their three children: Alex Ysrael, Alex Ysmael and Alexis Marion.—Bert B. Sulat Jr.

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Missing

Alex Sir DJ

By Prof. ELLEN D. VILLANUEVA, College of Fine Arts

t was the first semester of school year 1994-1995 when Mr. Alex De Jesus, or “DJ” as we fondly called him, became a faculty member of the UE College of Fine Arts. Being a witty, cordial and sociable guy, DJ easily gained our approval. Those same characteristics made it easy for him to gain the trust of his students. Alex’s neverending and very relevant humor usually put a smile on the face of every person he encountered anywhere: inside the faculty room, the CFA office or a classroom, along the corridor, and even inside the TYK Academic Building’s elevators. Morning, noon or night time, Alex always had a joke to crack or short comical remarks. He had this way of cheering anyone who was in a bad mood. But Alex was not just all fun and wit. He was always updated with current events, and most importantly, with new developments and trends in the field of arts, especially when it came to his passion, painting. That’s because whenever he went to UE, he always bought and read newspapers. And when his students were busy working, he busied himself by reading books about his craft and field of expertise. In 1999, I picked DJ to become one of the godfathers for my twin sons. I picked him because at that time, he had already proven himself. He had proven that he was a friend who could be trusted, could sympathize, understand and help in times of need. Alex was a source of encouragement. That’s because he always gave encouragement when I felt pressured, problematic, in trouble, embattled or angry. He was such a big brother to me. He never delved on the negatives, always focusing on positive possibilities. My husband has an additional adjective for Alex: accommodating. From the time he came to the CFA in 1994 up to the time before his death, Alex had been very accommodating to my husband and my children. Wherever and whenever they meet on campus, Alex would always greet my husband with “Kumusta, pare? Anong balita?” All my four children felt relaxed and comfortable with Alex. He knew how to level with them. He would greet them, talk to them and entertain them. He fondly called Charissa, my second daughter, “Charing” with a matching tone. She even remembers that before Alex left that fateful afternoon, he greeted her with that. I had worked or collaborated with Alex on numerous tasks because he was always ready and willing to be of help, and always wanted to contribute to whatever our College was working on. Every one in the CFA Faculty now misses his “Kape, kape, kape!”—his line signifying our coffee breaks.

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(CFA Faculty Member, 1994-2010) By Prof. Ruby G. Sapaula

1998 CFA graduate and Sem-to-Sem Faculty Member

ot only his family and friends, but the entire people of the UE College of Fine Arts mourned his death. What accounted for our emotional attachment to Sir Alex De Jesus? What was that something which connected him to the hearts of these people as well as to ours? Certainly, being one of the professors of UE, his talents and numerous achievements can be attributed to his popularity, but Sir De Jesus had endearing qualities that gave him even greater appeal. Sir De Jesus was much-loved for the reason that he was benevolent and good-humored. On February 18, 2010, the night I knew of him being rushed to the MCU hospital, I was so naïve. While he was in the ER, I told myself that he was going out of there in no time. But I was wrong. Life was not at all the way we think it is. He passed away the day after. I could not comprehend the fact that Sir De Jesus was gone. Tears fell from my eyes uncontrollably immediately after grasping the certainty of his death. That day all of us CFA faculty members and personnel gathered to go to his wake, we reminisced about him like a close friend and a family member. That day was followed by many days in which I reflected about the impact of his death to us. Where was this deep-rooted grief coming from? Why this immense sadness? For me, the one who had been my guide, my mentor, was gone. I refer to him as such because before I became his colleague, I was first his student. I could still vividly recall how he was as our professor then: “Sir DJ,” as we, his students, fondly called him. He became my professor for several of the major subjects I was enrolled in during my college years: Drawing, Illustration, Cartooning, History of Art, to name a few. As a mentor, he was the kind that everyone loved—the kind who changes a person’s life, for the better. This man pushed us, his students, to want to do the best while making studying interesting and easy to handle. He made edifying the subjects at advertising arts a positive experience for us all. As an art teacher he was lenient. One of the most approachable and considerate professors I have ever known, given the right explanations. What made him more out of the ordinary was that he always started and ended his class by cracking good jokes to catch our attention. Although some of them were already familiar, his delivery made them all sound spanking new. His giggling while shaking his shoulders made his jokes all the more hilarious. He really strived hard to be considered as a “good teacher” by setting high standards, which encouraged the students to do the same— thus developing high expectations on ourselves as well. Education is one of the most important parts of one’s life. The kind of education we get largely depends on the kind of teacher we have, and I am grateful that I became a student of Sir DJ. Hence, I could speak in behalf of the hundreds of his students then and now. When I eventually became one of his colleagues a few years

ago, my approbation on him intensified. I was able to see the different sides of him, on professional and personal levels. His dedication to his craft was so intense and worthy of admiration. He reinvented himself continuously by enhancing his knowledge and skills. He believed that by growing personally, he could lead the majority of his students to accomplishments. There is truth to the statement that only when a person matches talent with perseverance do opportunities become avenues of success. Here are some of Sir DJ’s achievements and accomplishments not only as an artist more so as CFA’s faculty member. As an artist, he engaged himself in numerous exhibits and became triumphant in competitions from 2007 to 2009, such as: • 3+1 — August 2008, Hooked on Books, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City • Sampung Pahid — November 2008, Big & Small Art Gallery, Robinsons Place Manila • Samu’t Sari — 2009, Delas Islas, Intramuros • Deus ex Machina — 2009, Tomato Bomb HQ, Xavierville Avenue, QC • Pamanang Sining — March 2009, Galleria Dela Islas, Intramuros • Dos por Tres — Big & Small Art Gallery, Robinsons Place • S.U.N. Oil Pastel Painting Contest — 2nd Prize, October 2007, Coalition of Services of the Elderly, Inc. • Ilaw ng Paskong-Paskong Pinoy Lantern Float Competition — 2nd Prize (with students), December 2007, Manila Broadcasting Company • Paskong-Pasko sa Metro Manila Lantern-Making Contest — Grand Prize (in collaboration with Prof. Ellen Villanueva and students), Dec. 2008, DOT. His being true to his responsibility as a teacher led him to accept the more difficult but fulfilling task of becoming an adviser to two of the CFA’s student organizations, Artstroke and Pentaprism. He saw to it that students be equipped with resources

and engaged in different activities to attain more things. He directed them to activities and seminars like: • Student Lightning — September 2009 • Usapang Photo — a series of photo lectures, Sept. 2009 • Pedal — a photo exhibit, Sept. 2009. Sir DJ’s vast talent complemented his generous, warm and compassionate nature. He was one of the most accommodating persons I have ever known of. He was always welcoming. Beam combined with a very sincere “Hi, Ruby!” would be his way of greeting me every time we saw each other inside the faculty room. After teasing me, cracking jokes along with singing and grooving to some of the latest songs, he never failed to ask, “Kamusta ka na?” He would give me pieces of advice whenever he could. Believe it or not, this had been a routine every single day that we came across each other. I really do miss this great man. I know that many could relate to my story, a lot have deeper relationships with him, have more interesting anecdotes. However, whether you knew him for only a short period of time or had known him the longest, Sir DJ, Alex or Mr. De Jesus remarkably touched hundreds of lives in one way or another; a friend, a colleague to some, a mentor and a father to all his students. He was never selfish to share his time and love regardless of your status in life. The joy he brought our lives will linger forever. The challenge handed us by Sir DJ’s death is to nurture and spread the spirit of kindness he brought out in us. Watching all the hurts and tears that people shed during his burial, I know that this could be excruciatingly difficult for some of us. And others just might not be persistent enough to do it because of the pain of losing him. Yes, a part of me still grieves but the other part is joyous, because I know that he is in heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ; off to another adventure. Sir DJ may be physically gone, but his memories remain and live on in the hearts of so many—the man who loved and cared generously, who saw others’ needs and filled them and the one who entered each life and made a difference.

UE CFA Prof. Alex De Jesus (back, 5th from left) with CFA Dean Celino Santiago and College Secretary Angelito De Guzman (back, 4th and 6th from left) with other CFA colleagues and several former students of his at the UE Caloocan Grand Alumni Homecoming held on May 16, 2009 at the UE Caloocan Gym

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Key Principles of

Good Corporate Governance This article is based on the presentation of Mr. GREGORIO S. NAVARRO at the Inaugural Business Lecture, about Ethics and Corporate Governance, on December 11, 2009 at the UE Theatre. Organized by the UE Colleges of Business Administration in cooperation with the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (Finex), this inaugural lecture featured Mr. Navarro and Mr. Sonny B. Coloma as guests of honor and speakers. (See the related piece by Mr. Coloma on page 70.) Mr. Navarro, a UE alumnus (BSBA 1975), is the Vice President for Corporate Governance of Finex, former Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Punongbayan & Araullo, CPAs, and a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Directors.

E CBA alumnus Gregorio Navarro’s talk at the UE Theatre on December 11, 2009, was on the “Key Principles of Good Corporate Governance,” and he subtitled it with the Finex action theme for 2010: “Moving Forward: Doing the Right Things Right.” He began by defining corporate governance as “a system whereby shareholders, creditors and other stakeholders of a corporation ensure that management enhances the value of the corporation as it competes in an increasingly global market place (per the Securities and Exchange Commission, 2002).” He expounded on the definition by citing the revisions to the definition provided by SEC in 2009: of it being “the framework of rules, systems and processes in the corporation that governs the performance by the Board of Directors and Management of their respective duties and responsibilities to the stockholders.” He then quotes Rey Angeles, an author and businessman, who said, “I am a little ignorant of what good governance means. When you strip it of the buzz, doesn’t good governance mean just good manners and right conduct towards stakeholders, the government and the people around? When applied to the discipline of financial reports, could it just mean getting as close to reality and sticking to it no matter who says what?” Mr. Navarro continued by stating the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development’s (OECD) Principles of Good Governance, which involve the following: 1. Ensuring the basis for an effective corporate governance framework: This means that “the corporate governance framework should promote transparent and efficient markets, be consistent with the rule of law and clearly articulate the division of responsibilities among different supervisory, regulatory and enforcement authorities.” 2. The rights of shareholders and key ownership functions: This stipulates that the “corporate governance framework should protect and facilitate the exercise of shareholders’ rights.”

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The equitable treatment of shareholders: This means that the “corporate governance framework should ensure the equitable treatment of all shareholders, including minority and foreign shareholders. All shareholders should have the opportunity to obtain effective redress for violation of their rights.” 4. The role of stakeholders in corporate governance: This was explained as that the “corporate governance framework should recognize the rights of stakeholders established by law or through mutual agreements, and encourage active co-operation between corporations and stakeholders in creating wealth, jobs and the sustainability of financially sound enterprise.” 5. Disclosure and transparency: This entails that the corporate governance framework “should ensure that timely and accurate disclosure is made on all material matters regarding the corporation, including the financial situation, performance, ownership and governance of the company.” 6. The responsibilities of the board: The corporate governance framework “should ensure the strategic guidance of the company, the effective monitoring of management by the board, and the board’s accountability to the company and the shareholders.” Mr. Navarro proceeded to cite “principles to strengthen corporate governance,” adding quotes by three outfits from October 2008: that this will “serve as a framework to strengthen governance for public companies issued by the National Association of Corporate Directors” per the NACD, that “it should be endorsed by the Business Roundtable” per the BRT, and that it must be “adopted by the International Corporate Governance Network” per the ICGN. Mr. Navarro likewise presented 10 key agreed principles in strengthening corporate governance.

The first principle involves board responsibility for governance, stating that “governance structures and practices should be designed by the board to position the board to fulfill its duties effectively and efficiently.” The second principle involved corporate governance transparency, expounding that “governance structures and practices should be transparent, and transparency is more important than strictly following any particular set of best practice recommendations. The third principle, concerning director competency and commitment, indicates that “governance structures and practices should be designed to ensure the competency and commitment of directors.” The fourth principle, board accountability and objectivity, stresses that “governance structures and practices should be designed to ensure the accountability of the board to its shareholders and the objectivity of board decisions.” Independent board leadership, the fifth principle, entails that “governance structures and practices should be designed to provide some form of leadership for the board distinct from management.” The sixth principle, concerning integrity, ethics and responsibility, states that “governance structures and practices should be designed to promote an appropriate culture of integrity, ethics and corporate social responsibility.” Attention to information, agenda and strategy, the seventh principle, means that “governance structures and practices should be designed to support the board in determining its own priorities,

resultant agenda and information needs, and to assist the board in focusing on strategy (and associated risks).” The eighth principle, protection against board entrenchment, means “governance structures and practices should encourage the board to refresh itself.” Shareholder input in director selection, the ninth principle, entails that “governance structures and practices should be designed to encourage meaningful shareholder involvement in the selection of directors.” The tenth principle, about shareholder communications, stipulates that “governance structures and practices should be designed to encourage communication with shareholders.” In closing his informative, enlightening presentation, Mr. Navarro discussed the “Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC) Capability Model” as provided by the Open Compliance and Ethics Group (OCEG). GRC activities, he related, are “fundamentally interconnected and dependent on similar processes, people and technology. Therefore, an integrated approach to GRC, coordinating the people, processes, system and technologies, allows a replication of best practices across the enterprise, and enables the organization to achieve principled performance.” In turn, he defined principled performance as “defining the ‘right’ for your company then doing the ‘right’ things the ‘right’ way, not only to create value in the traditional view but to protect value, address uncertainty and help the organization stay within its customized boundaries of conduct.”— Angelo Vergel De Dios

A Tribute to a Friend Continued from page 62

to as “Papa Piolo (Pascual)” by his close acquaintances. We always looked forward to what necktie he would wear. What his color combination for his wardrobe would be. He wore an array of color combinations—sometimes shocking, sometimes subtle, but most of the time clean and elegant. I would always refer to his wardrobe as the “Romeo Armani” or “Giorgio Armada” collection. He looked very bagets during UAAP games held on weekends in his T-shirts, shorts and sandals. But one thing is certain: He had a flair for dressing up! From him, I learned how to be calm and composed in the workplace. Never have I seen him in anger, never have I heard him raise his voice, never has he spoken ill of anybody, and never have I seen him panic when things didn’t turn out right as expected in some of the UE affairs. He would simply keep quiet and stayed cool. He knew by heart all our academic circulars. He could pinpoint exact provisions that would apply to issues at hand. If there were things I didn’t know, he was the person I could rely on for advice. He was THE adviser par excellence. He did not graduate from UE, but UE was his home. He was more than any of the alumni of UE, because Mr. Armada loved and served UE with all his heart for 40 or more years. He was a true Red Warrior and, had death not claimed his life, he would have stayed in UE and served her on and on and on. There were only two elderly gentlemen who had been close to me in UE: Chairman P. O. Domingo and Mr. Romeo “Pogi” Armada. The pain of loss brings tears, knowing they are gone, and it would take a while before I could get used to their absence and to get over the feeling of sadness. But, we, the living, have to move on, so to speak. So to my good mentor, adviser and friend, Sir Armada, from my family and me, Godspeed and rest in peace! Thank you for everything! We love you!

Mr. Navarro receives a plaque and tokens of appreciation from two of his fellow UE CBA alumni: UE CBA Caloocan Dean Estelita Bello and UE Manila Dean Veronica Elizalde

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Youth Weigh in on Ethics By Mr. SONNY B. COLOMA This was the December 18, 2009, edition of “Vector,” the opinion column of Mr. Herminio “Sonny” B. Coloma in the newspaper BusinessWorld. This opinion piece came after the Inaugural Business Lecture—on Ethics and Corporate Governance— mounted by UE in cooperation with the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (Finex) and held in the morning of December 11, 2009, at the UE Theatre. Mr. Coloma is a professor at the Asian Institute of Management and a member of the Finex Board of Directors.

oday’s youth are very much concerned that there is widespread moral decay in our country. They want to get involved and do their part in promoting higher levels of ethical consciousness in the academe, in business and in public service. I found this out last week when I engaged the business students of the University of the East and other schools in the University Belt (San Beda, PSBA, FEU, CEU and TIP) in a dialogue on ethical dilemmas. This was the other half of a twin bill that also featured a talk on corporate governance by Mr. Gregorio Navarro, incoming President of the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (Finex). The UE College of Business Administration and the Finex ethics committee jointly sponsored the forum. I began by sharing with them a simple definition of ethics from the Oxford Dictionary, as follows: first, it is the science of morals in human conduct, and secondly, it focuses on moral principles, as in rules of conduct (say, medical ethics). Just to ascertain that they understood this basic definition, I posed to them a current-events question: “The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has revoked the license of Dr. Hayden Kho on grounds of alleged immoral conduct. What is your stand? Is this justified?” Two out of three students who volunteered to answer said they thought it was justified and that they thought Dr. Kho had, indeed, committed immoral conduct, in reference to the video clips on the Internet that allegedly portrayed him performing the sexual act with actress Katrina Halili and other partners. One student disagreed, pointing out that it has not yet been legally established that Dr. Kho was, indeed, responsible for circulating the pornographic video clips. Moreover, he said, what he did was his personal act that was done in private, unlike the operation in a Cebu hospital where certain doctors willfully uploaded a video clip showing them making fun of a patient that was being operated on by their team. The key issue is: what is moral? Again, I referred to the dictionary definitions, as follows: ‘moral’ is concerned with: a)

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goodness or badness of human character or behavior; and with b) accepted rules and standards of human behavior. The concept of morality is best understood by looking at workaday ethical dilemmas. To cheat or not to cheat is the most common. While this is known to all, it is also easier denounced than avoided, especially when it involves cheating by one’s friends or group mates. The students acknowledged that they find it difficult to blow the whistle on their own friends. Among teachers, to coddle or not to coddle students is a common challenge. “Teacher’s pet” is a phrase that has gained currency because there are students that are favored or given undue advantage over others. There may also be conflict-of-interest situations where a student is unfairly favored because he or she is a son or daughter of the professor’s friend or relative. I also pointed out the danger of committing sexual harassment. We have an anti-sexual harassment law authored by the late Senator Raul Roco that is now more actively enforced in workplaces. When I served as President of the University of Makati in the late Nineties, I did what I could to promote a higher consciousness of the need to prevent sexual harassment in the classroom and campus. I urged our faculty members (especially the male professors) to avoid dishing out “green jokes” as these were also subtle forms of harassment against female students. Thanks to my lawyer-friends, I have memorized the conditions for sexual harassment to be committed by a teacher, and these are that a person with authority, influence and moral ascendancy does it. What are the common ethical dilemmas in business? Still fresh in the minds of the students and professors were the corporate debacles that preceded the collapse of Wall Street late last year—an event that triggered a global financial crisis. To bribe or not to bribe, to be ethical and to lose competitiveness were the ethical dilemmas that are commonly known and experienced. I reminded my audience that it takes two to tango: there is a bribe giver and a bribe taker. But then, of course, this happens within a context of moral decadence where

corruption has become a way of life. It is regrettable that the Philippines ranks among the world’s most corrupt countries in periodic surveys conducted by reputable organizations. Ethical issues in government are so well-known, thanks to massive media coverage of high-profile corruption cases such as the “Hello Garci” scandal involving President Arroyo and a former Comelec commissioner; the fertilizer distribution scam; the celebrated ZTE-NBN deal exposed by Messrs. Joey de Venecia and Rodolfo “Jun” Lozada; and the alleged distribution of paper bags containing hundreds of thousands of pesos to provincial governors called to Malacañang Palace. In the face of such ethical challenges and dilemmas, what do we want to see happening? I flashed two choices to the audience: a) Let’s have more of the same or business as usual; or b) Let’s set things straight and reject what is evil. The overwhelming choice was the latter alternative, especially since I framed it in the vernacular: “Itama ang mali, ituwid ang tiwali.” While it’s easier said than done, ethical behavior is formed and developed as a result of constant practice. Indeed it is a discipline. The root word of discipline is disciple or follower. What and whom do we follow? If we go by our faith, then we need to follow the Ten Commandments. I pointed out that all of the great religions of the world share a common belief in the Golden Rule that says: “Do unto others what you would have others do unto you.” According to the Bible, this is also expressed in the second greatest commandment: “Love your neighbor as thyself.” But what is the first commandment? It is this: “Thou shall love God with all your mind, with all your heart, and with all your soul.” This Christmas, wouldn’t it be good to commit to be good as our way of honoring Christ who is the reason for this season? Readers are invited to visit sonnycoloma@blosgspot.com

Mr. Coloma receives a plaque of appreciation from two UE CBA Caloocan Dean Estelita Bello after his talk

“We Are So Blessed to have had a father like you” Continued from page 63 and offering encouragement at the right time. He took time to listen. You could not hear him say negative things to others. He loved UE so much that he dedicated 42 years of his life each day with such pleasure, fondness and greatness. He was like a rock: strong, faithful and true. I will surely miss my Dad. I cannot imagine living my life without him. He is my best buddy. I will miss his texts everyday. I will miss holding his hands in the mall. I will miss going to the parlor with him and having our nails pedicured. I will never forget the five packs of chocolates he gave me as a present last Valentine’s Day and he said that the meaning was “I love you very much, Pangga.” Thank you, Daddy, for giving us your life and for showing your unending love. We are so blessed to have had a FATHER like you. We are so proud to have someone like you who guided us all throughout. Your success inspires us to apply some of the same principles in our lives. We promise to take care of Mommy. We love you, Daddy, so much. “Maraming salamat, ’Dy, sa napakasimple at napakasayang pamilya na meron tayo... hindi kami naghangad ng kung ano man dahil sapat na ang pagmamahal nating lahat sa bawat isa.” You know you’re my number one and it is really painful to go through each day without you. Our relationship is extremely special. I talked to you every morning before you went to UE and I’d text you when I arrived in my office…and at 3pm daily, you’d call me and say “Buenas tardes, mi hermosa hija. ¿Cómo estás?” Now, it’s different and I do not have the guts to enter Instituto Cervantes as all I can see is your vision. That’s why I’m so sorry If I dropped my class; I’ll just get back there if I’m ready. I’ll miss saying I love you to you every day and I’ll miss preparing your glass of milk before you go to sleep. You always taught me to be strong and not to cry if it’s not worth it. You always reminded me to tell you and Mommy everything about how I feel and to smile everyday because life is so good. But now, I cannot promise you that I will be okay. What will I do when I just want to cry? What will I do when every smile becomes a lie? You know a part of me has died with you. What worth has my life if I don’t have you? We in the Armada family would like to personally thank each and every one of you for all the favors you have extended to us during our time of mourning. Our Dad would have been so happy knowing you remembered him and gave him so much love and respect. You made our stay at the wake here in Arlington easier and helped us all so much at a time where we were all at a loss. Lastly, please join me in my prayer for Dad: Dear Lord, We pray that You will always abide us in this moment of great loss. Please let us feel that we are not alone as we live each day with great pain. Please comfort us with your consoling touch and I know that you have a plan for every situation in our lives. Thank you for giving him to us, O Lord. Trusting and believing is all we’ve got to do. I will always remember, O Lord, that on 2:26 pm of March 3, 2010, he already walked in Your domain and You welcomed him in Your kingdom to be with You. We will let go of him but please promise to take hold of his hand. Thy will be done. Amen. Ms. Ria Claire Armada is the youngest of Mr. Romeo Armada’s six children.

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Part of the UE CBA Business Lecture Series

Amcham Executive Director

Talks on How RP Can Sustain

Economic Growth By Prof. ROMEO P. SY Chairman, Marbecman Department, UE College of Business Administration-Manila

n line with the celebration of the College of Business Administration Week in UE Manila on February 15 to 19, 2010, the Department of Management, Marketing and Behavioral Science (Marbecman) initiated the second business lecture in a series with the theme “Trade Relations with the US: Challenges in Sustaining Economic Growth in RP” held at the UE Theatre starting at 9 a.m. on February 18. None other than the Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Inc. (Amcham), Mr. Robert M. Sears, was the guest of honor and resource speaker of the event. Mr. Sears talked about the history of Amcham as it came to life in 1902 at the Manila Coffee Round Table and later at the Manila Merchant Association Incorporated in 1920. It has since recognized and reconfirmed the commitment of American businesses to the development and welfare of the Philippines and the Filipino people. Mr. Sears’ lecture topic focused on “How the Philippines can sustain economic growth.” He gave seven recommended strategies for the rapid recovery and economic growth of the country. These strategies are: avoiding complacency, passing reform legislation, reducing barriers to foreign participation, taking forceful and effective action against corruption, building modern infrastructure faster, vastly improving the educational system, and creating a more efficient and competitive business environment. He also made mention of what Amcham sees as the big “future winners” for the Philippines, namely agribusiness; the business processing and outsourcing (BPO) industry, which continues to expand, having a million employees around the country; creative industries, such as animation; infrastructure; manufacturing; and tourism. Furthermore, the speaker articulated Amcham’s encouragement for us Filipinos to engage with our congressmen and senators, to communicate with them and bring up our grievances. This event coming just a few months before the May 2011 elections, Mr. Sears reminded us to vote not just for our own sake but also for the next generation. He encouraged us Filipinos to exercise our right as free members of democracy to thoughtfully review the issues, familiarize ourselves with the candidates of our own choice and to vote accordingly without any undue influence or pressure of any kind. An open forum came after the lecture, where questions on issues involving politics, economics, climate change and the effects of El Niño were raised by the audience.

Mr. Robert Sears receives a plaque of appreciation after his talk from (from left) Marbecman (CBA Mla.) Chairman Romeo Sy, CBA Manila Dean Veronica Elizalde, College Research Committee Head Cynthia Abella and Entrepreneurial Venture and Students Apprenticeship (EVSA) Program Chairman Jayme Ignacio

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UE Manila's Accounting Teachers Get Accredited

ACCREDITED ACCOUNTING TEACHERS At the Aclat Departmental Meeting on Dec. 10, 2009: CBA Manila Dean Veronica Elizalde (4th from right) with (from left) now accredited Professors Bernardo Niduaza Jr., Angelito Descalzo, Claudio Agsi, Ma. Teresa De Jesus, Louisa Elisa Fernandez, Rosalia Agustin and Ellen Rose Pineda. Not in the photo: Professors Fe Reyes and Tessie Cua

In attendance were students, faculty members, deans and school administrators of the University of the East, as well as students and faculty members of schools within the University Belt. Students expressed delight in the lecture series. “For the first time in my life, I was exposed to the world of business and this can help me prepare for my future. I am amazed that my school was able to invite the Executive Director of Amcham to be the guest of honor and speaker,” UE BSA sophomore Nina Ann D. Chua said. Added 2nd-Year UE BSA student Lizlie-Ann M. Del Mundo: “I am very delighted that I was given the chance to be part of this lecture series. This was my first time to attend a business lecture and here I found that Amcham was really a big help for us, because they help attract investors to our country. I hope that more seminars will be conducted so that the students will be aware of what and who are the people and organizations that can help our economy grow.”

he Accounting faculty members of the College of Business Administration-Manila were among the first batch of accounting teachers to have complied with all requirements for initial accreditation and were thus granted full accreditation by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board of Accountancy (BOA) effective July 2009. The distribution of accreditation certificates was held at the National Office of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Picpa) in Mandaluyong City on September 10, 2009. Department of Accountancy, Business Law and Taxation (Aclat) Department Chair Angelito C. Descalzo and Professor Tessie B. Cua were on hand to receive the certificates on behalf of the UE faculty members from Ms. Emma A. Nieva, Picpa Vice President for Education, and Mr. Francisco B. Gonzalez V, Picpa Executive Director. The accreditation of accounting teachers is covered in the general power of the BOA to regulate the practice of the profession, in order to ensure that only accredited individuals are allowed to carry out professional teaching services. The following faculty members (in alphabetical order) received the full accreditation certificates that are valid until July 2012; indicated after each teacher’s name is his/her PRC-CPA Number and Certificate of Accreditation Number: Claudio C. AGSI > 47653 > F09-089 Rosalia M. AGUSTIN > 35008 > F09-094 Tessie C. CUA > 34125 > F09-095 Ma. Teresa B. DE JESUS > 51859 > F09-093 Angelito C. DESCALZO > 72699 > F09-087 Louisa Elisa S. FERNANDEZ > 30003 > F09-092 Bernardo V. NIDUAZA Jr. > 25769 > F09-088 Ellen Rose M. PINEDA > 31688 > F09-090 Fe B. REYES > 36290 > F09-091. The certificates were formally “re-awarded” to these nine faculty members in the Aclat departmental meeting held on December 10, 2009. (News courtesy of CBA Manila)

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he University of the East traces its roots to the review classes for accountancy graduates put up by Dr. Francisco Dalupan and his colleagues in September 1946. After a year, these review classes produced four topnotchers in the CPA Board Examinations. Since then, UE has established itself as one of the top institutions for higher learning, especially in business administration and accountancy. In the ensuing years, UE produced more topnotchers in the CPA board exams than other universities, gaining so much prestige for the University and attracting a greater number of enrollees to Lualhati’s fold. The Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), the home organization for accountancy students at UE, has been one of the witnesses to the University’s development. May 1947 marked the birth of the JPIA in UE Manila. Mr. Arsenio Narciso, who would later become the Secretary of the College of Commerce and Adviser of JPIA himself, was the organization’s first president. The organization had about 250 charter members then. Its members, then called Jr. PIAs, held monthly seminars, gave traditional send-off parties to reviewees, awarded prizes to CPA topnotchers and got involved in national conventions sponsored by the Philippine Institute of Accountants. Former Er wi UE President Santiago nA ra Continued on page 76 bi a And re O nid o WINNERS’ CIRCLE The collage on this spread shows some of the many UE-JPIA Manila contest winners of SY 2009-2010 in their graduation toga. Among those not seen here are Chico Arellano, Amie Capio, Franklin Reinier Cruz, Abigail Dela Cruz, Gigi Dela Cruz, Jeruza Gojit, Adrian Miranda, Jaime Suarez Jr., Michael Victor Sy and Zyrem Eunice UE Today January-June 2010 Zamora n

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he UE Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants of UE Manila was on a roll this School Year 2009-2010. Since July 2009, UE’s premier accounting organization has participated in 16 academic tournaments; in the process, the UE students-JPIA members amassed several awards and recognitions. Ronn Michael A. Inacay set the standard high in JPIA’s opening salvo when he attained 2nd Place in the National Accounting Showdown on July 12, 2009. For their part, Debrah Ortega, Erwin Arabia, Jane Rizalene Dones and Andre Onido scored top prizes in the President’s Cup held from August 5 to 8, 2009 at PSBA Quezon City. Mr. Onido was declared Champion of the Battle of the Presidents (Level 8 of the Cup), while Ms. Ortega, Mr. Arabia and Ms. Dones were ranked 2nd Place in the Business Law and Taxation, Practical Accounting 2 and Auditing Problems categories, respectively. Also attaining spots in this tournament were Carla Mildred David (4th, Management Advisory Services), Adrian Miranda (5th, Practical Accounting 1), Chico Arellano (9th, Theory of Accounts) and Franklin Reinier Ruiz (16th, Auditing Theory). The UE Accounting Warriors also showed mettle in the NCR Cup, which was held at the PSBA in Quezon City on August 12, and where Ms. D. Ortega won 2nd Place in Continued on page 78

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JPIA: Then, Now and Tomorrow Continued from page 74 Dela Cruz took the helm as the adviser of the organization for that year. Coming after Mr. Narciso in the JPIA-UE leadership were similarly qualified individuals: Eligio Velasco (1949-1950), Jesus Casiño (1950-1951) and Gonzalo Mendoza (1952-1953). Through the years, more individuals became part of the JPIA and later became leaders and pillars in their chosen careers. In almost 63 years of its unparalleled commitment among its members and to the University, JPIA-UE Manila has achieved prestige and continued excellence by providing services to the accountancy students through projects aimed at developing their academic abilities, leadership skills and socio-cultural responsibilities. Just before the academic year 2009-2010 ended, the JPIA was inducted into the UE Hall of Fame for Outstanding Student Organizations for its exemplary performance for three consecutive years. Above this high distinction, the JPIA still continues to serve as a catalyst of excellence among its members. JPIA’s unparalleled feats are greatly evidenced by the numerous awards and merits it has received for both academic and nonacademic events it joins. With its rosters of Accounting pool and competitive members, JPIA UE-Manila has triumphantly given recognition to the University. During the 2nd National Accounting Showdown sponsored by the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Picpa) and held on July 12, 2009, our very own Ronn Michael Inacay was recognized as the second best Accountancy student throughout the Philippines, and the top bet of the National Capital Region. JPIA-UE Manila also earned its share of success in the Annual NCR Cup sponsored by the Nfjpia-NCR Council; our very own Debrah Ortega placed 2nd on the level of Business Law and Taxation. Our local JPIA chapter also emerged victorious in various events to which our members have been invited. For three consecutive years, JPIA-UE Manila has been the Overall Champion in the Nicanor Reyes Cup of Far Eastern UniversityManila, giving our local chapter the chance to permanently take home the revolving silver cup. Our representatives, Debrah Ortega, Ronn Michael Inacay and Chico Arellano, bested other JPIA chapters throughout the Philippines to bring home the cup and the Php 25,000 cash prize. Also recently, three of our local chapter executive officers, including myself, became the first Champion of the Executive Officers Cup of the Nfjpia-NCR held at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. Competing with other officers from various schools in the region, I (JPIA-UE Manila President), Erwin Arabia (VP-Audit) and Angelica Paras (VPInternal Affairs) have shown that we are not just leaders but are competitive accountancy wizards as well. Another invitation that gave merit to the organization was the Geronimo Guerrero Cup of Colegio de San Juan de Letran, where our local representatives, Carla Mildred David and Ronn Michael Inacay, bagged the 1st place for the invitational cup.

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JPIAns are not only victorious in quiz bees and other academic tilts but are also top honorees in non-academic activities. In the 2010 Search for the Mr. and Ms. Ambassadors of Goodwill, our local bets again proved that UE students are a combination of wit, beauty and talent by getting into the top three candidates amongst 12 hopeful pairs from NCR. Katrina Pocdolacion received the third highest honor during the coronation night, just behind the UST and PUP Manila candidates. She was also awarded the People’s Choice Award, Best in Theme Wear, and Most Photogenic. Our male candidate, Michael Salazar, became the 1st Runner-up and took home the Best in Talent and Best in Theme Wear awards. The 2010 Mr. and Ms. Business Administration also showcased the holistic attributes of our accountancy students by having Jaime Suarez receive the title of Mr. BA and Franklin Ruiz as the 2nd Runner-up. The two will be competing next year in the Mr. and Ms. University of the East as male representatives of CBA Manila. Behind the success of JPIA-UE Manila are the people who have shown their persistent and undying support. Former UE Manila Chancellor Antonieta Fortuna-Ibe, a former UE JPIAn herself, has undoubtedly been the most supportive to the organization. She has always treated us like her children and has given her full support for the accomplishment of the JPIA’s activities. And even after her term as UE Manila Chancellor, Chancellor Ibe has been ardent in giving our students advice to continually uphold the vision of the organization and to strive harder in our studies for us to achieve our dreams of becoming future CPAs. The whole College of Business AdministrationManila, through its heads, Dean Veronica Elizalde, College Secretary and Prof. Ofelia Nilo, and the Chairman of the Accountancy, Business Law and Taxation Department, Prof. Angelito Descalzo, has continuously supported us, giving much encouragement to the organization to keep on being the best in every endeavor we go into. SAO Manila Director Remedios Porio and Sir Dexter Villanueva, in reviewing the proposals of JPIA, have contributed to the betterment of every project that the organization aims to pursue. Our dearest Adviser-Prof. Fe Reyes‘ involvement in the JPIA activities gave so much inspiration for all the executive officers to consistently work hard. And nothing is more rewarding than having the presence of the over 600 members of JPIA-UE Manila, who have been the main source of strength for JPIA to deliver only the best. As we pass on the torch to the new batch of JPIA-UE Manila leaders, we shall continue with the voyage that JPIA had begun, and journey beyond the boundaries of the University, bringing with us the fruitful memories that our cherished organization offers to us. JPIA will continue to thrive within the four walls of the University of the East and will continue to serve and hone more students to become well-rounded individuals and active aides for the progress of our nation.

JPIA: Reaping the Fruits of Hardwork Continued from page 75 Level 3 (Business Law and Taxation). Three other UE students ranked in 4th Place during the NCR Cup: Mr. C. Arellano (Auditing Problems, Nov. 13, 2009, held at UST); Gigi Dela Cruz (Partnership and Corporation, Dec. 11, 2009, UP); and Ms. C. M. David (Management Advisory Services, Jan. 21, 2010, PUP). Six other UE-JPIA delegates wound up in different ranks in the NCR Cup’s other levels: Arianne Chazel Atienza (5th, Philippine Financial Reporting Standards, Sept. 18, FEU), Mr. R. M. Inacay (7th, Auditing Theory, Nov. 13, UST), Abigail Dela Cruz (8th, Theory of Accounts, Aug. 12, PSBA), Mr. C. Arellano (9th, Practical Accounting 1, Aug. 10, UE), Pamela Baraoidan (11th, Practical Accounting 2, Sept. 18, FEU) and Zyrem Eunice Zamora (11th, Business Math, Dec. 11, UP). The team of Mr. R. M. Inacay, Ms. C. M. David and Mr. A. Miranda earned the 3rd Place in the Filemon C. Aguilar Memorial Cup held on September 12, 2009 at the Filemon Aguilar Memorial College. At the Toby Tiangco contest held at the Navotas Polytechnic College on Sept. 13, the duo of Ms. J. R. Dones and Mr. E. Arabia got the 6th Place in the subject of Practical Accounting 2. During the Maharnilad Cup on November 6 and 7, 2009 at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Ms. D. Ortega was declared Champion of the Business Law and Taxation segment. Mr. R. M. Inacay and Mr. E. Arabia earned the 2nd Place in Auditing Theory and Theory of Accounts, and Practical Accounting 2, respectively. Ms. C. M. David placed 3rd in Management Advisory Services, while Ms. J. R. Dones was ranked 6th in the Auditing Problems and Practical Accounting 1 portion. Mr. R. M. Inacay, Ms. D. Ortega and Mr. C. Arellano placed 3rd in the Pylon Cup. The contest, which covered all Board subjects, was held on Nov. 12, at PUP. Mr. R. M. Inacay was also the Champion in Practical Accounting 2 and Management Advisory Services in the Ledesma Cup held on January 27 and 28 at St. Scholastica’s College-Manila. Egmedio Raposas Jr. won 2nd Prize under Business Law and Taxation in the same competition. Also participating were Mr. C. Arellano (4th, Auditing Theory and Auditing Problems) and Amie Capio (5th, Practical Accounting 1 and Theory of Accounts). The trio of Mr. E. Arabia, Ms. J. R. Dones and Ms. P. Baraoidan won 3rd Place at UST’s Alfredo M. Velayo Cup, which covered all Board subjects and was held on January 29, 2010. Mr. C. Arellano and Ms. D. Ortega were both Champions in

FEU’s Nicanor Reyes Cup last February 5, 2010—he in Practical Accounting 1, Theory of Accounts and Partnership, she in Business Law and Taxation. For his part, Mr. R. M. Inacay ranked 4th in Auditing Theory, Auditing Problems and Management Advisory Services. Furthermore, the UE JPIA was proclaimed Overall Champion of this tournament. Leading to the home stretch of the school year, UE JPIAManila never slowed down and continued making its mark. In the Teresita Quirino Cup held at TIP on Jan. 27, 2010, two duos wound up in the Top 10: Diane Samaco and Sheena May Sison (4th Place, Auditing Theory, Auditing Problems, Practical Accounting 2 and Management Advisory Services), and Ms. D. Ortega and Ms. A. Dela Cruz (6th, Business Law and Taxation, Practical Accounting 1 and Theory of Accounts). At the Doroteo Pasion Cup at NCBA Fairview on February 19, 2010, Mr. C. Arellano was the Champion in the Auditing Theory and Auditing Problems segment. Mr. A. Miranda placed 3rd in Management Advisory Services and Practical Accounting 2. Michael Victor Sy was 5th in Business Law and Taxation, while Ms. A. Capio was 7th in Practical Accounting 1 and Theory of Accounts. The UE Accounting Warriors were 1st Runner-Up overall in this tournament. Later on, UE JPIA captured three consecutive championships in as many contests covering all Board subjects, all held in Intramuros, Manila: Mr. Inacay and Ms. Z. E. Zamora at the Regina Laurel Cup at Lyceum on February 23; Mr. A. Onido, Mr. E. Arabia and Angelica Paras at the Executive Officers’ Cup at PLM on February 24, and Mr. Inacay and Ms. C. M. David at the Geronimo Guerrero Cup at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran on February 26. (Also at the Executive Officers’ Cup, the other UE trio of Mr. C. Arellano, Jeruza Gojit and Ms. A. Dela Cruz landed in 6th Place.) Closing out the competitions this school year was the NCA Cup held in San Beda College-Alabang on March 2, 2010. Mr. C. Arellano placed 3rd in Management Services, Practical Accounting 2, Business Law and Taxation; in the same category, Mr. A. Miranda and Jaime Suarez Jr. were tied in 5th Place. In the NCA Cup’s segment on Practical Accounting 1, Theory of Accounts and Auditing, Mr. C. Arellano ranked 5th, while both Mr. A. Miranda and Mr. J. Suarez Jr. got 6th Place.—Angelo M. Vergel De Dios

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wards, awards and more awards were brought home by the delegation sent by the UE College of Business Administration at the recently concluded 8th Entrepreneurship Educators’ Association of the Philippines (ENEDA) National Conference held on February 26 to 28, 2010 at the Skylight Hotel in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. A total of 167 individuals (95 students and 72 educators/administrators) from various learning institutions graced the event. The conference aimed to develop and improve instructions as well as discover difficulties encountered by stakeholders in the advancement of entrepreneurship education and advocacies. Events included in the conference/competition were an Essay Writing Competition, a Business Plan Competition and the Search for the 2009 Outstanding Entrepreneurship Educator & Student of the Philippines. The delegation was composed of nine UE CBA Manila students: 4th-year BSBA Management students Jaminyn Brioso, Keilyn Cahilig, Abigael Caseñas, Michael Angelo Chavez, Wenceslao Go, Anna Marcial, Mark Patawaran, Lovely Cheryl Pindot and Marianne Sy, with CBA Professors Carolyn Castillo, Jayme Ignacio, Henry Junio and Marissa Lanuza as team advisers/ coaches. The UE contingent received the 3rd Biggest Delegation award, behind only Miriam College and De La Salle UniversityManila, who were awarded Biggest Delegation and 2nd Biggest Delegation, respectively. UE’s Wenceslao Go was proclaimed ENEDA Male Face of the Conference, while Marianne Sy was in 4th Place in the Search for Outstanding Entrepreneurship Student of the Philippines. The biggest prize the delegation received, however, was becoming Champion of the Business Plan Competition. The UE CBA delegates composed of Wenceslao Go, Lovely Cheryl Pindot and Marianne Sy won over two teams from Miriam College which placed 2nd and 3rd in the competition. Prof. Jayme C. Ignacio, a professor of the UE College of Business Administration-Manila and one of the team advisers, is the current President of ENEDA.—Angelo M. Vergel De Dios

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he University of the East – Manila Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (UE-JPIA) team recently brought home for the third consecutive year the Nicanor Reyes Cup of the Far Eastern University, thus, winning the tournament’s Perpetual Cup. UE is the first school team to score a “three-peat” in the tournament’s 10year history. The UE JPIA team is composed of UE Manila College of Business Administration-Manila BS Accountancy students: 5th-year Ronn Michael A. Inacay and Debrah F. Ortega, and 4th-year Chico C. Arellano. Sixteen teams—including from the University of Santo Tomas, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, San Beda College, University of Baguio, Technological Institute of the Philippines, Philippine School of Business Administration-Quezon City, University of Caloocan-Main, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, and UE—vied for the Nicanor Reyes Cup or “Nicky” in the competition held on February 5, 2010 at FEU. The contest was divided into three levels: Level 1 – Practical Accounting 1 and Theory of Accounts, Level 2 – Business Law and Taxation, and Level 3 – Auditing and Management Advisory Services. Mr. Arellano led in the first level, winning over his

competitors from the University of Caloocan City-Main and TIP, who placed 2nd and 3rd, respectively. Consistently placing first in the three rounds of the contest, Ms. Ortega topped the second level while the TIP and San Beda contenders garnered 2nd and 3rd place, respectively. In the third level, considered the clash of the top accounting schools, Mr. Inacay placed 4th. The San Beda opponent led this level. After the scores of all three levels were tabulated, the UE team was declared Champion, accumulating 67 points, followed by San Beda with 52 points, and TIP with 51 points. Though preoccupied by the examination week, the three UE CBA Manila students fought through the pressures and the expectations of repeating the prior years’ victories by teams respectively headed by Reinier Cunanan in 2008 and Mark Noel Macapagat in 2009.

Engineering Sophomores are Physics Quiz Runners-Up

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he Department of Physical Science of the UE College of Arts and Sciences-Manila scored a victory when it captured the 2nd Runner-Up title in the Inter-University Physics Quiz 2010 on February 18 at the Technological University of the Philippines. John Gray Campos, a 2nd-year Civil Engineering student, and Jeremiash Foronda, a 2nd-year Electronics Engineering student, scored a total of 50 points in the competition. The tilt was composed of three rounds: Easy, Average and Difficult. UE earned the third spot behind the respective contingents of the Technological Institute of the Philippines, which got 70 points, and Adamson University, which got 60 points. Mr. Campos and Mr. Foronda are both UE College of Engineering-Manila students.—Angelo M. Vergel De Dios

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rs. Remedios V. Porio, the Director of the Student Affairs Office of UE Manila, bid farewell to the University by retiring in February 2010, after 14 years of serving UE as SAO Director. Dir. Porio, a native and resident of Meycauayan, Bulacan, was 70 years old at the time of her retirement. She is an AB Social Welfare/Social Sciences alumna of the University of the PhilippinesDiliman, and had taken up MAEd major in Guidance and Counseling as well as Special Studies in Technical Pilipino at the Gregorio Araneta University Foundation (now the De La Salle Araneta University or DLS-AU), and Special Studies in Special Education at the UP Graduate College of Education. Dir. Porio’s primary work experience includes having served DLS-AU for 22 years, including as a part-time faculty member and ultimately serving as Dean of Guidance and Scholarship for six years before retiring in August 1987. She then became a lecturer on women’s studies and group dynamics at Philippine Women’s University in Quezon City and then became Executive Director of the Panlalawigang Komisyon Para sa Kababaihan ng Bulacan (PKKB) of the Provincial Capitol of Bulacan. The PKKB, which Dir. Porio helped organize, is reputed to be the first provincial commission on women in the Philippines. Dir. Porio had also been a consultant of the UE International Students Association from 1999 to 2001. She has likewise organized or joined countless seminars, workshops and other training events since 1965, and has been a speaker, resource person, organizer or organizing

committee member, facilitator, delegate/ participant, adviser or committee chair of such activities—as sponsored by various national, professional and socio-civic entities and organizations. She has also conducted lectures on family and values education, women’s issues, human rights, leadership and group dynamics, career planning and related areas. Among her many professional civic involvements include having been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Philippine Association of Administrators of Students Affairs (Paasa) Inc. and a former treasurer of Paasa’s NCR chapter; Public Relations Officer of the Board of Directors of the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Manila; member of the Philippine Association of Campus Student Advisers (Pacsa) and former president of three entities: the Philippine Association of Foreign Student Advisers (Pafsa), Soroptimist International of Meycauayan, and the NCR-Study Now Pay Later Plan School Coordinators Organization of the then Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS). On November 9, 2008, Dir. Porio was conferred the Gold Triangle Service Award from the Young Men’s Christian Association of the Philippines, during YMCA of the Philippines’ 97th anniversary and 38th National Council Meet. This award is the highest honor given to YMCA members and volunteers, for meritorious service to the Association. Dir. Porio had also received awards and recognition from the DECS, the YWCA of Manila, St. Mary’s College of Meycauayan, Palawan State College and the Bulacan Provincial Capitol, among others.—Bert B. Sulat Jr.

"The

Difference You Make is Your Own Best Reward" Dir. Porio (standing, 2nd from right) with the rest of the SY 2009-2010 UE Academic Council

"She Will Always Be

My Mentor" By Mr. Dexter A. Villanueva

a’am Porio will always be remembered as a manager who saw to it that everything was in the proper place, even the smallest of details. She would see to it that things were properly done. I have learned so much from her, which is why I always consider her my mentor. Her “maternal” touch to every student, especially to the UE Student Council and officers of student organizations, is so special and worth remembering. Her approach to problems will always be equated with that of being a mother hen. She would always guide you, no matter what. I also discovered, in the process of knowing her personally, that she is a progressive woman who firmly believes in preserving and protecting the fundamental rights of students, especially that of female students, herself being a strong advocate of women’s rights and welfare. She is also a lover of classic tunes, especially music coming from crooners like Frank Sinatra and Matt Monroe. On a personal note, I could always confide to her my personal crises, from the serious to the trivial and funny ones. On a lighter note, she never failed to treat her staff to lunches and dinners on special occasions; even on ordinary days, she would ask me to accompany her to a particular fastfood joint to have a bite because she’s such a foodie! It has been a great honor and privilege to have worked with her. Dexter A. Villanueva is a former President of UE Manila’s Political Science Society and UE Student Council, and is the current Campus Organizations Coordinator of the Student Affairs Office-Manila.

The following is excerpted from the letter of appreciation for outgoing Student Affairs Office-Manila Director Remedios V. Porio by UE Manila student leader Alvin T. Go dated February 1, 2010.

ith my warmest greetings and felicitations, I wish to thank for the last time and extol Dir. Porio (Madame Reme to officials, Grandma to the councils) for her worthy endeavors and accomplishments, more particularly the pivotal role that she played in empowering and enhancing the capability of the students and advocates to become more productive and responsible citizens. In view of this, I wish to exhort her as a model-leader to carry on and sustain the noble legacy that she is known for. Ma’am, may this momentous event further strengthen your commitment to your noble cause and enhance the unity among us, as we collectively aspire for a better future for our country and the people. Retirement, indeed, is not the end of everything. As the old saying goes, with age comes wisdom. Please continue to keep the fire burning. From my very personal point of view, I know the University, and the students most especially, have trusted you and love you more than anyone could imagine. One proof of that is your length of service and the awards that you have received. I believe that if our beloved former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. P. O. Domingo, were still live, he would definitely agree. Remember, the difference you make in the lives of the people you deal with will ultimately be your own best reward. In doing your best in the service of others, you also bring hope, optimism and vigor to the nation. As I write this letter, I nearly come to tears. We are surely going to miss you, Ma’am. Accept my commendation for a job well done in making a difference. Your noble effort never went unnoticed. You have proven that everything is possible if we are united in effort and spirit to promote the growth and welfare of our school and the nation. Thank you for everything. God bless you and your family. Mahal po namin kayo. Mabuhay po kayo!!! Alvin T. Go was President (SY ’07-’08) of the UE CAS Student Council, Chief Legislator (’04-’06) of the UE Psychological Society-Legislative branch, Founding Prime Minister (’08-’09) of the KAISA Ka Party Coalition, President (’06-’08) of the Liberal Party (KALIPI) and Advocate of Juvenile Justice and Youth Welfare.

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She Will Always Be My

"Grandma" This is a tribute to outgoing Student Affairs Office-Manila Director Remedios V. Porio by Patrick John E. Famillaran.

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verything you do in school will be your training in life.” This was the very first phrase UE Manila SAO Director Remedios Porio emphasized to me during my courtesy call to her when I was elected as President of the University Student Council of the Manila Campus back in 2006. “Grandma” is how I used to call her in school. It is very safe to say that she played a vital role in the success of this University. Being SAO Director, she was the bridge of the students to other UE administration officers. Not only that: She also took care of all student-related activities, and took part in the values formation of all UE student leaders who had been under her wing in her capacity as Director of Student Affairs. I saw firsthand how Grandma gave importance to her work. She is the person I look up to in terms of dedication and work ethic. It was normal to see her go home from her office at around 9 in the evening just to finish the tasks she had to accomplish. Oftentimes, she still reported to work even on weekends and holidays, if there was really something urgent to finish in connection with her profession. One thing I truly admire about Grandma is that I never heard her complain of her workload. Instead, all you could see from her was a smile on her face every time you entered her room in the Student Affairs Office. My personal relationship with Grandma goes beyond the four corners of UE. Remembering those days when I was the Student President of UE Manila, she would stop whatever paperwork she was doing just to listen to my tons of stories and laughter. I will always remember how Grandma took care of me in all of the UE leadership seminars I attended. Since Grandma knew that I do not eat fish and vegetables, she always made sure that I would be able to eat the dishes for the UE delegates. I will never forget how she corrected my mistakes in being a student leader in a manner that was inoffensive. It always made me smile as I remember how she introduced me to people, and how she uplifted my image with them. I will always be grateful to her for making it possible for me to build a good relationship with other UE officers. Continued on page 84

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UE's Team Vanilla's "ShortCut" Success Continues By Prof. MARY KATHLEEN G. JAVILLONAR Chair, Department of Communication Arts, UE College of Arts and Sciences-Caloocan

ast year, some of my Communication Arts students collectively dubbed Team Vanilla made their mark with the documentary ShortCut at the Pandayang Lino Brocka Political Film and New Media Festival on August 6, 2009. This February 2010, the same team continued to attain new heights with ShortCut, their documentary about streetchildren working as traffic aides near a Valenzuela, Bulacan, public cemetery. The documentary was in fulfillment of a requirement for Prof. Olivia Alalayin’s class CA 312 or Audio-Video Procedures. I am very proud of “Team Vanilla,” which is composed of mostly fourthyear students: Rene Anselmo, the film’s director; writers Crystal Kaye David and Jaymee Ann Hernandez; musical scorer Arphie Daguio; narrator Maricon Reyes; researcher Regine Adel; production manager Jhoanna Dela Cruz; and photographer Pola Polintan. They made history in CAS Caloocan’s Department of Communication Arts for being the College’s first documentary filmmaking group to shine among groups representing different prestigious universities, including the University of the Philippines-Diliman, Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University.

According to Rene Anselmo, who had been an Advertising student of mine, their group was encouraged by UE College of Fine Arts Professor Richard Legaspi and CAS Caloocan Comm. Arts Professor Camilo Villanueva to join national filmmaking contests. Soon enough, in the first week of February 2010, the team submitted ShortCut to the Ateneo Video Open, a nationwide film competition open to collegiate level filmmakers; this annual event was on its 11th year and is headed by the Ateneo film organization called the Loyola Film Circle. The event, which promotes the effective use of aesthetically pleasing films as media for social discourse, has four categories: short narrative, music video, documentary and experimental. Among the hundreds of entries, according to the organizers’ e-mailed invitation, ShortCut was one of the five films chosen for its category. The chosen films were to be shown in satellite screening areas across Metro Manila, according to the organizers. Moreover, Prof. Richard Legaspi, himself an internationally awarded director of independent or “indie” films—and also a former student of mine in English 101—inspired Team Vanilla to improve on ShortCut. Prof. Legaspi Continued on page 84

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She Will Always Be My “Grandma” Continued from page 82

Team Vanilla's "ShortCut" Success Continues Continued from page 83

There were many other things Grandma did to make her presence felt despite any distance. Often she would send a simple text message just to say hello and ask how I was doing. She never forgot to invite me to the annual Christmas Party in her office. We shared a lot of secrets as if she were my relative. In fact, Grandma knew which girl I was falling for and even knew how much my work salary was; that is how close I was to Grandma. If someone asks me what event I consider as most memorable with Grandma, two will always come up in my mind. First, when Grandma introduced me to the UE Student Council Officers of SY 2009-2010 in their leadership seminar in Baguio City as the student leader she adored “for integrity.” Grandma always emphasized to all students she handled the importance of trust and integrity. She always told me that building trust through integrity is the best way for one to gain respect. Up to this day that I am already a working individual, she still manages to remind me to value trust and integrity. It will always be my pride that the person who handled the UE studentry for almost one and a half decades associated my name with the word integrity in student leadership. Second, it was Grandma who introduced me to another UE student leader whom I consider so special. But everything has an ending. I know that Grandma is already tired and she truly deserves a break from her tiring everyday work. After 14 years of building great values in every UE student through the responsibilities attached to her job, it is now the proper time to say Thank You to the person who served UE wholeheartedly. No amount of words can describe how thankful we are to this person who dedicated her all to this institution. Grandma will just retire from her post being the UE Manila Student Affairs Director, but she would never really leave UE just yet. That is because, for as along as there is a UE student who would excel and had been under Grandma’s leadership, the presence of Director Remedios Porio will always be felt. Director Porio, you will always be my Grandma.

considered it a “powerful” documentary but also gave wonderful insights and suggestions so that it would be a more “competitive” entry in indie film contests or festivals. After our “Warriors” in Team Vanilla’s brush with the “Eagles” of Ateneo, the UE team’s next destination involved… the Archers. Second week of February 2010, Rene and Jaymee Ann—the latter considered as the team’s “lucky charm” for having submitted ShortCut to the UP Tudla Film Festival in 2009, resulting in the film’s screening in that festival—submitted ShortCut to Indie Un Film (IUF) 2010. This was the 7th Annual Interschool Digital Film Competition of the Green Media Group, the media and productions organization of De La Salle University-Manila. Per the Group’s Multiply page, “IUF aims to celebrate the independent genre through film. IUF is a digital video competition open to all enrolled college students in Luzon. Each student or group of students is given the chance to showcase their talents in filmmaking and to win awards. There will be three categories in this competition, namely Feature (Animation/ Experimental), Documentary and Music Video.” The selected entries were to be given a special screening at one of the theaters of the SM Mall of Asia. Thank God, again: Team Vanilla’s ShortCut made the cut as a documentary finalist. Thus, its title notwithstanding, ShortCut was now making “long cuts,” traveling quite a distance to reach more film enthusiasts. Imagine, Team Vanilla’s competitors in the IUF were mostly from DLSU, DLS-CSB, ADMU, Colegio de San Juan de Letran and Mapua Institute of Technology! Truly, I consider Team Vanilla as “really blessed” and I posted as much on my Facebook wall. “After Tudla at UP, Now ‘Team Vanilla’ at MOA!” I posted in my excitement. ShortCut was shown at SM MOA’s Cinema 1 within 2pm to 6pm on February 27, 2010. After the film showing, Mr. Allan M. Florendo, the Assistant Vice President for Sales and Marketing of SM Cinema, approached Rene Anselmo, saying, “I like your film” and mentioned that they have proposals to hold an “SM Cinema Expo.” I asked Mr. Anselmo about their docu as having been chosen three times as a finalist for as many film events. He humbly said, “We feel blessed,” adding that “We are scouting for an interesting new subject.” His advice to his fellow Comm. Arts students: “Don’t be intimidated by other universities. Just pursue your passion and believe in your creativity. Keep on submitting entries to different prestigious contests. Keep on making films.” We are keeping our fingers crossed for Team Vanilla. They will also attend the Ateneo Video Open Awards Night at the Dream Theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, on March 6, 2010. Congratulations again, Team Vanilla! Congratulations, Comm. Arts Department, College of Arts and Sciences-Caloocan! These events remind me of the immortal line from Robert Frost’s poem The Road Not Taken: “I took the one less traveled by and that has made all the difference.” P.S.: While surfing the Net, I got this good news from the Green Media Group via http://indieunfilm.multiply.com/: “Congratulations to…ShortCut! [It will] be featured in SM Cinema’s CineExpo this coming June 2010. Watch out for it!”

Patrick John Famillaran was the University Student Council President for SY 2006-2007 and was the UE Manila Most Outstanding Student Leader Awardee for the same school year.

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Training

Korean Students in

English Speaking at UE Caloocan By Prof. Josefina c. Advincula Chair, Department of Languages, College of Arts and Sciences-Caloocan

he English Training Program for Korean Students is a 60-hour non-credit program for students hailing from South Korea’s Chungwoon University. It is designed to improve their adeptness in the four macro skills, particularly in speaking, listening, reading and writing. The 25 Korean students arrived on January 4, 2010, with their Professor in Charge, Dr. Seung Pyo Hong. They were ushered to the CAS Caloocan office and welcomed by the CAS Caloocan Dean, Dr. Eleanor R. Javier, and Associate Dean Crisol A. Bruza. A tour around the Caloocan Campus was supervised by Professors Josefina Advincula, (Dr.) Marivic Godinez, Rossana Mendoza, Belen Gregorio and Darwin Guianan. The students were treated to a simple snack after the tour, followed by a short orientation at the Multimedia Room with a PowerPoint presentation featuring the humble but magnificent campuses and facilities of the University. The first two weeks witnessed the patience, versatility and ingenuity of the faculty members in the grueling task of reaching out to the non-English-speaking Korean students. Among the first lessons was the use of modals of social interaction in restaurants, malls, public transportation, movie houses, et cetera, to mark politeness in discourse. Lessons and activities were designed to enable them to have a meaningful experience and exposure in the use of the English language inside and outside the University. Speech drills using the audio-lingual method were employed by the teacher to train the students in the sound and production of the English language. To gauge their ability in expressing ideas with clarity and confidence using the correct sounds, students were asked to talk about the different customs and traditions in Korea. Using the simple tenses,

they expressed their observations and opinions about Philippine life. To break the humdrum of classroom activities, on January 16, Saturday, the UE bus brought the students to Intramuros, Rizal Park, the Manila Ocean Park and museums with Professors Guianan, Lianne Grace Orlina and Joel Zaporteza as tour guides. This culminated at the SM Mall of Asia for the much-awaited shopping spree. The last two weeks of their learning experience presented a total metamorphosis. Their faces glowed with awe and excitement as they were immersed in HRM, Tourism and Advertising classes. Their involvement in the class activities paved the way for a more meaningful exposure to freely interact with their Filipino counterparts. Not only did they acquire a level of English proficiency needed in their future work in business and industry but also showed confidence in the use of the language. A culmination activity was scheduled for January 29, 2010. Dean Javier gave inspiring opening remarks, followed by a message from Chancellor Fedeserio Camarao. Chungwoon University official Dr. Seung Pyo Hong thanked the UE officials and faculty members for the generosity, hospitality and understanding extended them. Indeed, learning the English language can help open windows to the world, and speaking the language equips one in the global market place. Thus, the forecast made by David Graddol, an internationally acclaimed researcher, that “half of the world’s population will be speaking or learning English by 2015,” is not far from realization.

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This Faculty Member's

CLASS PICTURE The author and her mentors and peers in class at the UE Graduate School: (standing, from left) Prof. Beth Flores, Dr. Janet Pinlac, Prof. Cely Enterina, Prof. Regie Pineda, Prof. Peter Go-Monilla, Prof. Al Nolasco, Prof. Romy Martin, Prof. Sally Jacinto, Dr. Joycelyn Go-Monilla, Mrs. Alice Mirafuente, Prof. Lota Billones, (seated, from left) Mrs. Juliet Sobejano, Dr. Alfonso Pacquing and Ms. Weng Calo

Graduate School

Experience

By Dr. Ma. Joycelyn A. Go-Monilla

remember clearly my first day in the UE Graduate School when one of my mentors, Dr. Mariano Guillermo, said, “The labor in your chosen program will be backbreaking, but the gains after you finish graduate education will be priceless.” I now understand the truth in those powerful words. As a faculty member in my seventh year in teaching psychology, I have observed that there are differences in the way faculty members prepare themselves to enter the academic world. While some receive a quality doctoral experience with excellent mentoring, others do not achieve the necessary skills and training needed to succeed in their teaching career. Faculty members pursue their doctorate for a variety of reasons: some for personal fulfillment, some for status, some for promotion and some for uniting to increase their salary. When I applied to the doctoral program in summer 2003, I wanted to become a professor of tertiary education. After many years

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of working in the government sector and hoping that I was in education, I decided to shift from human resource management to teaching in tertiary education. I always wanted to teach, so I started working on a master’s degree in psychology. That is, until I decided to become full-time professor and pursue a doctorate in education. In my mind, the responsibility of being accepted in the graduate program is tremendous and “backbreaking.” This further motivated me to study harder and finish and get the most out of my doctoral experience. In my doctoral defense, I wanted a dissertation adviser who would guide me through this experience. I selected Dr. Alfonso Pacquing because he was an exemplary mentor and advocates the professionalization of the teaching force. Thus, I was happy to be able to share some of my doctoral experiences, as well as what I have learned as a psychology professor. Teaching psychology has made me journey into a deeper understanding of the complexities of human behavior. It has made me realize that if a student’s mind gets corrupted by the kind of society that we have now, then everything else in this world falls

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into ruin. This reality has given me a deeper awareness of what it takes for me, a psychology professor, to help students succeed. This further convinced me to finish graduate studies. Being a teacher, I am obligated to keep myself abreast with modern trends and knowledge in education not only for professional expertise but especially to discharge my duties well—of inculcating in the minds and hearts of students the value of excellence and the welfare of each individual and the greater society. I could only fulfill this by enrolling in the Graduate School and taking the degree of Doctor of Education. This also convinced me that after finishing my Ed.D., to pursue a Ph.D. in Psychology, I needed to equip myself with a deeper understanding of the subject matter that I am teaching. I was a candidate for graduation on April 23, 2010. During the commencement rites, a new Doctor of Business Administration, a foreigner, came up to me and said that she too was going to be a professor. I congratulated her and asked where she was planning to apply. “In the Philippines” was her reply. I realized the ceremony of graduation can inspire a person’s thinking in mysterious ways. Although this new DBA may have the skills and abilities to become a professor, earning a doctorate degree does not necessarily “equip” a person to become a professor, especially in a foreign country. Based on my experiences, becoming a successful professor takes a lot of dedication, commitment and socialization. From these experiences, students learn more with teachers who demonstrate proficiency in the use of language. Faculty members need to think more on how to pursue all forms of training and preparation as part of their teaching obligation. Effective teaching involves a sense of responsibility and commitment to students. In higher education, teachers are responsible in keeping a high standard in the preparation of future leaders. Thus, it is important for teachers to prepare themselves to become exemplary teachers.

In the case of the specialization required at the tertiary level, it is very important that teachers are equipped with adequate skills and knowledge of the subjects that they are teaching. According to Dr. Alfonso Pacquing, who has served as UE Professorial Lecturer for a long time, the teacher’s knowledge of the subject matter taught is an important factor in quality teaching. Only faculty members with educational credits in their major field can organize effectively what is taught and how the subject is to be taught. To ensure the high quality of teaching, faculty members should keep themselves abreast with modern trends in their field of specialization by attending seminars, trainings and conferences, and enrolling in advanced studies. Faculty members also need to teach each other what they know about teaching and learning, and share their knowledge in a professional manner so that they can develop skills in teaching. Collegiality is about fostering harmonious relationships between colleges and faculty members. Collegiality entails that faculty members give each other positive, as well as constructive, criticism. It entails that they discuss issues openly without getting too personal. Unfortunately, insecure and immature individuals often are the ones who feel that someone in the college is out to get them. Finally, faculty members should engage actively in research programs offered by the University. Modern teaching is the application of scientific method through research. Thus, the faculty should be at the forefront of research. A few concluding thoughts... I am grateful to have gained so much experience from the legacy of professors who have shared their professional experience in higher education to a new generation of doctoral students. I remember one of my mentors, Dr. Segundina Santos, telling the class that there is no greater reward than to see a doctoral student at commencement. I dream that someday, like her, I would see my first doctoral student in a commencement exercise.

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Second-Language Acquisition as the Goal By Prof. MARK G. FABELLA Faculty Member, English Department, CAS Manila

tudents had their eyes glued to my every move as I entered the classroom one day. Some were probably expecting that I would begin the class by asking them to stand and tell something about themselves. The split journals they submitted a month later revealed that they were waiting for me to express my animosity against adolescent quirks. As I began the semester, however, I introduced myself by sharing my perspective—that language is not only supposed to be learned; more important, it is to be acquired. My experiences as a college student in the language classroom made me think, erroneously, that a language class is just a niche where the rules are learned. I based this view from my teachers’ actions, especially in the way my classmates and I were subjected to teacher-imposed drills. Expectedly, we tried hard to put the rules into use. Unfortunately, however, we only ended up knowing the rules. Getting to use the target language for interpersonal transactions remained an illusion. When fate gave me the opportunity to play the role of a teacher, trial and error showed me that acquisition can only take place when a language class is not relegated to rule-discussion and instead extends to actual use of the target language. Here are tips for teaching a second language with emphasis on two things—rules and practice: 1. Remind the students about the reason they are in a secondlanguage class. It helps telling students the purpose behind their presence in the second-language class. By constantly reminding them that their purpose for being in the classroom is to acquire a second language, they would always, or should I say, keep themselves tuned to the activities facilitated by the teacher. 2. Impose the use of the target language in class activities like class discussions, group work and class presentations. My observations show that students who are exposed to situations where the target language is often used become at home using it as a means for interactions. Also, when a learner is often with peers who use the target language, his interpersonal relations become dependent on his ability to express himself using the

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target language. This results in the internalization of the target language syntax. Do not laugh at the grammatical or pronunciation mistakes of any student. No college student enjoys being ridiculed or laughed at in class. In the college level, a student’s “affective filter” (Krashen, 1982) is already active. The teacher should therefore be very careful at correcting students’ mistakes; otherwise, the learners get discouraged from even trying to use the target language. When presenting and parsing sentences, use topics related to the students’ field of interest or specialization. English class students may go on to specialize in engineering, nursing, education, etc. On that note, students could better share views in English using sentences that are within the context of their specialization. The teacher should therefore use sentences related to the students’ field of specialization. Relate the subject matter to real-life situations. Students easily lose interest when they do not see connections between the classroom and what they plan for themselves in the future. It is therefore essential for the teacher to periodically maintain learners’ awareness about the role the target language will play in their future.

Is there such a thing as a non-talking language class? None! The language class is not only a place where rules are encountered; more important, it is a haven where teacherfacilitated authentic student interaction would lead to target language acquisition. References: Krashen, S. (1982), Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition. Oxford: Pergamon Press. Schumann, J. (1975). Affective Factors and the Problem of Age in Second Language Acquisition 2:200-235.

Of Technological Innovations in Teaching By Prof. ROMEO Y. MARTIN

Faculty Member, Department of English, CAS Manila

hat is meant by innovations in teaching? Are these genuinely new ways of teaching something like language? Are there new technologies, e.g., the interactive white board, that have revolutionized how we learn and the way we teach? What innovative methodologies are of interest to the classroom teacher or educationalist working around the world? Innovations in teaching come up with the answers as we look at challenges in the world of English Language Teaching (ELT) and find ideas for teachers to take away. The conveying of language and literature has always involved some form of technology, as far back in time as the music, masks and performance materials that supplemented oral storytelling and early drama. This approach will be to see new technologies as evolutionary, rather than revolutionary. Learning about the developing confidence with the new technologies, thinking about how to integrate them into meaningful literature— these must be considered by educators of today. Everybody believes that computers can play an integral part in providing English students with valuable language experiences as they learn a new language. Articles on computer-assisted instruction (CAI) prove that it can be a supplemental teaching tool for teaching English language learners (ELL). In addition, a discussion on the benefits found in using CAI with ELL is provided. In one study abroad, computer books were used to investigate whether computers increase verbal interaction between students. These computer books are interactive stories that appear on the computer screen as an actual book with text and illustrations. There are also a variety of interactive choices that students can use to read the story, including real voices that read aloud, music and sound effects. The story is also highlighted so readers can follow along with the text. On the other hand, reading is one

English

of the macro skills that students should learn. There are also several ways in which technology can be used to improve reading ability. Most reading texts are also very primary in content. Older children may consider themselves too old to be reading such primary content books. Computers, however, may increase the interest level for older students while keeping the texts as simple as possible. But based on the writer’s study, reading is a skill that must be given focus from the basic level to the tertiary level. In addition, there is no simple story because the basis is how the reader comprehends after reading a particular piece. According to Dr. Allen Webb, CAI is a bit costly for the students and for the instructors themselves. Imagine that the class will be taught in a wireless-laptop classroom designed for the preparation of English fluency, with state-of-the art technology integration. The class will be organized by an online syllabus that will also serve as an electronic, hyperlinked textbook. Speaking of an online syllabus, it suggests topics, reading, assignments and projects, and these will likely evolve as we work our way into this experimental course. In using the online syllabus, the students have to buy a portable hard drive (with a storage capacity of at least 30 gigabytes) so that large files can be moved from classroom computers to open labs. Technological innovations have gone hand-in-hand with the growth of English and are changing the way in which we communicate. Jarvis and Atsilarat (2004) suggest that the Internet may be a contributory factor in shifting away from a communicative approach towards a context-based one in language teaching pedagogy. They add that the notion of widespread availability requires some qualification as there are clearly important issues of “digital divide” and “electronic literacy.” This issue is frequently presented as being between nations and its designers and practitioners. To what extent should language

teachers allow this to influence the language of email in our teaching? According to Jarvis (2004), email language is different from classroom usage such that grammatical incorrectness in email is acceptable but not in classrooms. The influence of technology on the productive skills of speaking and writing is, arguably, less. If one wishes to improve fluency, many students would argue that nothing is better than a face-to-face language lesson, a class discussion with the teacher. Can the same be said about taking a fluency class using Skype, a web-based program such as Illuminate, or a class in the virtual world of Second Life? What value does “voice recognition” have? Jarvis’ belief in the importance of a teacher inside the classroom is impeccable, though he says “Wikis” enable students to compose an essay together at a distance, making them a suitable medium for collaborative writing. However, not all learners wish to learn from each other, preferring that only the teacher would correct their work rather than a peer or a computer-generated program. Several key threads emerge from the articles synthesized. Computers are, on the other hand, impacting on the way we define our subject matter (EFL/ESL, etc.), also impacting upon the English language and upon the subject matter itself. This new age seems to go hand in hand with task-based approaches and represents challenges for everyone involved in English Language Teaching (ELT). Language teaching education is clearly entering a new and largely uncharted phase and we would seem to be at a crossroads. My perception of Web-based programs in teaching English is firm. These Web-based curriculum and activities could be used as collaborative enhancement to augment the mentor’s weaknesses or shortcomings, but it is still the teacher who will stimulate interest and wisdom in his/ her students. Continued on page 95

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The Gospel of Care and Compassion

ur very knowledgeable and dynamic UE President and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Ester Albano Garcia; our charming and diligent Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Mrs. Carmelita G. Mateo; our indefatigable Director and Coordinator for the Office of Extension and Community Outreach and NSTP, Prof. Rogelio I. Espiritu; our NSTP Assistant Coordinator, Dr. Ma. Rosario E. Monce; NSTP staffers, NSTP teachers, By Prof. ROLAND F. MADEJA deans, directors, chiefs of departments and offices, friends, students, Faculty Member, Department of History and ladies and gentlemen, a pleasant morning. International Studies, CAS Manila The first NSTP photo exhibit was conceived in 2008. This year, 2010, marks the third photo exhibit of the NSTP. I was appointed Chair These were the opening remarks of Prof. Madeja (seen in the top of the Committee on the NSTP Photo Exhibit in 2008 and 2009. This photo below) at the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony of the UE National year, I was offered the chairmanship of this exhibit, but I declined and Service Training Program (NSTP) Photo Exhibit 2010, on March instead suggested that new faces be appointed, so that everybody can 4, 2010, 10:30 am, at the Dalupan Lobby in UE Manila. Prof. Madeja is also the President of the CAS Manila Faculty Club, have the chance to serve. I firmly believe that leadership must be done in rotation. Secretary of the UE Faculty Association, and Chairman of the We should take note that there could be no exhibit at all today CAS Social Orientation and Community Involvement. if the NSTP was not adopted by UE. It is just fitting that we offer our sincerest gratitude to special people who worked hard for the adoption of the NSTP in this University, namely Dean Leticia Cortez, Mr. Erwin Bermillo and University Registrar Romeo Q. Armada. We are also honored today to include the name of Dr. Ester Albano Garcia because it was during her incumbency as Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education when the blueprint of the NSTP was designed and eventually implemented under RA 9163. When Dr. Garcia retired from CHED, she was invited by the late, venerable Chairman of the Board, Dr. Panfilo O. Domingo, to be our UE President, which she humbly accepted. One of those guests for the past two years cordially invited to the NSTP exhibit and ribbon-cutting ceremony has just departed from the world of the living. It is disheartening to receive the news that Registrar Romeo Armada died yesterday afternoon at the Mary Chiles General Hospital. Wherever you are, Sir Armada, may you be happy and may your soul rest in peace. We remember you today, Sir Armada. Let us move forward to the details of this exhibit. The photographs that we are about to see encapsulate the essence of service in the spirit of pure volunteerism. We can see the contentment of heart in the men and women who offered their services to people who need attention and care. On the other hand, those people who received our valuable services could feel the presence of the great God through the hands of our student volunteers and teachers. One time, when I visited the Child House, which is a free dormitory for cancer patients and other ailing people, inside the PCSO Compound in Quezon City, one little boy with a thin body and eye bags turning blue, about 6 years of age, rushed towards me, embraced me with great joy and warmth as if he were my youngest son, touched my face as if he missed me so much, and held my hand as we went inside

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for the ocular inspection. I was misty-eyed. He introduced himself, telling me his name was Christian. I am confident he does not look like me, so he is not, say, my long-lost nephew. He does not look like Santino either. He has a congenital heart problem and it is painful to learn that he will not live long, that his days are numbered. He is from Iloilo and her lola was her companion. I asked him, “Kahibalo ka Ilonggo?” and he replied “Opo, Sir. Nagahambal ako sang Ilonggo. May kambal ako nagahulat sa balay.” Plainly translated: “Can you speak Ilonggo?” “Yes, Sir, I can speak Ilonggo. I have a twin brother waiting for me at home.” I wish Christian a few more years to live so that he could bond with his twin brother, before he departs from this world to a place where there is no more sickness and pain. During the accreditation of the science programs of the College of Arts and Sciences-Manila last February 4, 2010, it seemed to me that the accreditor was satisfied with the feedback of Barangays 401 and 402, Zone 41, of Sampaloc, Manila, and so she said she would not have to visit Gota de Leche anymore. I told Dir. Espiritu that the daughter of the owner of Gota is waiting for the visit of the accreditor. Anyway, we paid a courtesy visit to Gota de Leche, which roughly translates as “Drop of Milk” and later renamed “La Proteccion de la Infancia,” and remains across UE, along Lepanto Street in Sampaloc, Manila. The owner of Gota asked us if UE could donate one sack of milk for distribution to malnourished kids. Since they are part of an adopted barangay for our feeding program, Dir. Espiritu said that UE will donate one sack depending on the budget. Dir. Espiritu, Mrs. Aileen Diansuy and I witnessed a number of parents with their children falling in line to receive the repacked powdered milk. Some of the parents and kids recognized our faces, uttering the words, “Mga taga-UE ’yan.” (I thought the kids would say we are the mascots of the University.) As a teacher of NSTP, I believe that service first to the least of our fellowmen comes first; the salary is just secondary. Working from Monday to Friday, teaching the youth the basic rudiments of academics, requires great wisdom and knowledge; but working every Saturday for the poor requires a big heart to spread the gospel of care and compassion. In serving others, let us be guided by the inspiring words of Mother Teresa of India, “How can we love God whom we do not see, if we do not love our neighbors, whom we see, whom we touch, with whom we live?” And the most sentimental part that she said was this: Editor in Chief “The poor give us much more Edilberto B. Sulat Jr. than we give them. They’re Editorial Assistants such strong people, living Lolita M. Carpina day to day with no food. Jose Angelo M. Vergel De Dios And they never curse, never complain. We don’t have to Artist give them pity or sympathy. James Patrick P. Trinidad We have so much to learn from them.” BOARD OF DIRECTORS God bless us all and Lucio C. Tan our families as we pray for Ester A. Garcia good health, long life and Carmelita G. Mateo happiness, for us to continue Fedeserio C. Camarao Jesus T. Tanchanco Sr. the mission of serving others with love.

UE Libraries Director Visits Library of Malaysia's Oldest University

irector Loreto T. Garcia, the newly appointed Director of the UE Department of Libraries, recently visited the library of the Kuala Lumpur-based University of Malaya (UM), reputed to be the oldest university in Malaysia and one of the top 200 universities in the world. Dir. Garcia’s visit last June 1 was to benchmark and link the UE Department of Libraries with Malaysia’s oldest university library, which was established in 1959 and houses over a million titles. Komodhi Thaiveegan, Head of the Academic Services of UM, led Dir. Garcia to see all the sections and services available in UM’s four-storey library building, which includes color-coded areas for identified researchers, special rooms and facilities for graduate students and the blind. Dir. Garcia noted the funding support for the UM Library as well as its updated collections, modern facilities, extensive services and fully trained personnel, in line with the development plans of the UE Department of Libraries for the years to come.

UE Libraries Department Director Loreto Garcia flanked by (from left) Komodhi Thaiveegant, Head of Client Services Division of UM, and Nor Hazidah Awang, Academic Services Librarian, during her visit to the University of Malaya Library in early June 2010

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Cooperative

Writing in the Language Classroom

By Prof. MA. VICTORIA Z. GODINEZ, Ph.D.

Department of Languages, College of Arts and Sciences-Caloocan

IFTEEN units of EN 112 and nine units of EN 113. That was my teaching load last semester. Perhaps many of you would say “But that’s just 24 units!” I guess only language teachers can appreciate what having eight writing classes means. I remember a colleague asking me then how I was going to deal with the paper work and my response was “I don’t know. I will just have to do it.” The prelims, which delved into the theoretical aspects of writing, was manageable but my problems started right after the prelims, when the paperwork became so taxing to the point that I would suffer from eyestrain, tension headaches and sore, stiff shoulder muscles. My students had already worked on two or three writing exercises individually when I felt that something had to be done if I wanted to keep my sanity. That was when I decided to use cooperative writing as a teaching strategy in my EN 112 classes. Truth be told, I had some reservations about asking my students to work in pairs, triads or small groups. I used to believe that writing is a solitary task and for a student to learn how to write, he has got to do it all by his lonesome. But then I thought about screenplays and books being co-authored. So how wrong can it be to ask my students to write cooperatively? And so I let go of my reservations and experimented with cooperative writing by asking my students to do some of the writing exercises in pairs/triads or small groups of five, where each member had to write a paragraph of the essay. I discovered that cooperative writing did not only make my workload manageable but it also enriched the learning experiences of the students. It is a strategy that is reflective of the paradigm of student-centered collaborative learning. Thus, the process of learning how to write became more interactive and meaningful to the students both at the cognitive and the affect dimensions. A teaching strategy is effective if it is able to facilitate student learning and by this measure I can conclude that this strategy works, as evidenced by the articulated views of the students in their reflection essays—some of which I would like to

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share with you. “I like it best when it is cooperative writing. You will have a partner to work with you, you can share and get ideas from one another… because I have a partner who can check and correct my grammar,” said Rommel Talavera, BSA2B. “I love writing tasks conducted in pairs or in small groups. There will be sharing of ideas; at the same time, you can choose who you want to work with. It is like having girl talk while doing a task. For me it is a fun way of learning because I learned from my interaction with my partner,” observed Audrey Joy Crisostomo, BSA2B. “Thanks…for the activities we made in pairs and in groups. It made me struggle less, with the help of my classmates. I really appreciate such activities for they collect ideas that would be of great contribution without spending too much time, unlike when doing it alone,” commented Mary Rose Relente, BSA1A. “Writing in pairs, triads or small groups is very essential for those who don’t like writing,” mused Jackielyn Navarro, BSA1B. “Doing a writing task in pairs is cool because you share different ideas and give some information regarding one topic and you learn,” declared Catherine Henson, 1M. “It is okay to write in pairs because your partner immediately gets to check your grammar and spelling, and if you forget something your partner can immediately think and contribute to your writing,” quipped Juan Carlos Soriano, HRM4B. This semester I will be handling several EN112 classes again. Will I use the same strategy? Of course I will. Will I do it exactly the same way I did it last semester? Definitely not. Reflective teaching demands that we use insights gained and experiences encountered to expand our thoughts and refine classroom procedures. The cliché “Old dogs never learn new tricks” is plain gibberish to me. We are not canines. We are humans gifted with the ability to evolve and create. The challenge for us, educators in particular, is to use this gift for the optimum benefit of humankind.

Pagod Na By Mr. Cornelio L. Marcelino Superintendent, Environmental Services Office

Sino? Ako? Ah, Oo, pagod rin ako. Tulad ng iba nating mga kasama sa hanapbuhay Napapagod rin ako. Sila nga pagkatapos magwalis, naglalampaso Naglilinis ng maduming salaming bintana Nag-iisis ng mantsa sa dingding Nagwawalis ng agiw sa kisame. Lagi mo silang makikita sa oras ng trabaho Nandoon sa puesto, nagmamalaki, masipag at May tiyaga. Ika nga... “jingle” lang ang pahinga. Oo, napapagod din... ako... sila rin. Pero, alam mo, nagpapasalamat ako Dahil napagod ako sa pagtatrabaho...! Marami ngayon...pagod-na-pagod na... Sa paghahanap ng trabaho! Of Technological Innovations in Teaching English Continued from page 91 Here are some suggested principles which can help teachers implement technology. 1. Separate the role of the teacher. It is important to understand the respective roles played by the teacher and technology in the learning process; the teacher could deal with the “fuzzy” areas mentioned above. 2. Teach in a principled way. Whenever a new technology emerges (e.g., Web-based learning), it is important to go beyond the wow factor and think

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about the pedagogical reasons for using it. Remember, good teaching is always principled. Use technology to complement and enhance what the teacher does. “It is not what it is; it’s what you do with it.” So it is not, say, the interactive whiteboard per se which could improve the learning experience, but how it is used. Do not rely so much on gadgets. Remember that these are only helpful tools. Mastery of the subject matter remains a must.

References: Pete Sharma, Innovations and Technology in Teaching English. Huw Jarvis, Technology and Change in English Language Teaching (ELT). E-tivities with Wiki: Innovative Teaching of English as a Foreign Language. Lawrence A. Husick, More Than Just Tools and Toys: Teaching Innovation. Dr. Allen Webb, Teaching with Technology, Why Use Technology to Teach English? http://www.asian-elf-journal.com/december.

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Roses for the

Man

in the

Corner A Short Story

By Prof. Menandro M. Mortel

Department of English, College of Arts and Sciences-Manila

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arely two weeks before the semester closed, it was raining cats and dogs, outside and inside the campus. A steady flood blanketed the whole University Belt. The glass windows along the corridor in her school at the second floor danced and swayed; some were broken into smithereens, as the concerted wrath of wind and rains devastated like howling maniacs. Mari, together with her only friend Rosse, and the whole Philosophy class were viewing the Richard Gere-Winona Ryder movie Autumn in New York at the Audio-Visual Room. It’s a poignant love story, but Mari abhorred the sad ending. She wished there was poetic justice. When the movie ended, Mari hurriedly exited the AVR without bidding goodbye to her friend, for she would be late for her next class. She descended the stairs hastily and as she passed the hallway, she slipped and had a bad fall. She could not move. Her whole body became numb, when a man suddenly dashed out. “Are you okay, Miss?” he inquired, stooping down and extending his hands to her. She could not even reply due to excruciating pain. The man carried her and rushed her downstairs to the nearby clinic. Half-conscious, she saw the face of her rescuer. She could feel the strong hands that lifted her whole body. The attending physician had not reported yet. It was the nurse and the assisting volunteers who helped them. As he laid her on a makeshift bed, she could view the kind man. “Kindly assist her,” the man told the clinic staffers. I still have a class. I’ll see if I can come back. Thanks.” “We will, Sir, don’t worry. Dr. De Castro will be here anytime now.”

Regaining consciousness, Mari feebly rose up from her cot and asked for him. She would like to thank him, she would like to talk to him, but he had already left. She called up her mother to fetch her at the clinic. Mari narrated the whole story and told her mom about the man. “Oh, my God!” exclaimed the mother. “That’s what I’m always advising you to avoid! Don’t always be in a hurry. Haste makes waste. What if something worse happened to you! God forbid! Okay, wait for me there.” She did not bother to reply to her mom; the knowledge of the whole torturous and embarrassing incident made her shudder. But deep inside, the image and the gesture of the man haunted her. Her mom came. She heard her talking to the doctor. “Is she okay, Doc? Does she have any fractures?” “She’s fine, Ma’am, except for some minor gashes and scratches. Kindly advise her to rest for the whole day. You may see her now.” When her mom saw her, she was crying. “Good, it’s not so bad at all. Next time, be extra cautious. You’re all I have in my life.” Her mom hugged her and with those endearing words, Mari wept. She was absent for a day and her mom went to the school to inform the dean about the incident. The mother even did her own sleuthing about that man to possibly thank him and see him personally. When she was home, the mother intimated to Mari about it. “Did you ask for his name, Mom?” “The Chairman of the Department told me he’s Professor Andrei Maneja. He’s an alumnus of your school, and he’s been with the Department since 1991. Had he not been your teacher?” “Not yet, Mom. I have not taken my two literature classes. Perhaps next semester.” What a redolent and exotic name, Mari thought to herself. “Anyway, I asked the Chairman to extend our gratitude to him. In fact, I’d even given our numbers at home and my cell number. Likely, the Chairman will inform him about it.” “Thanks, Mom. I hope I’ll see him.” “By the way, I was told that he doesn’t report to school on T-Th-S, but merely on M-W-F. Apparently he has some work offcampus. He must be a very busy man with such a hectic schedule. And one more thing: he doesn’t stay often at the faculty lounge. Instead, he is always on his table at the end corner of the faculty office near the Education building. I guess the place is near the spot where you fell.”

ari was all aflutter to report to school that Monday. Her left knee still ached but she didn’t mind. She resolved to see the man—Prof. Maneja—and thank him. She was so anxious about the time constraint for it was barely a week before semester’s end. Her craving to see him intensified, and how she wished it would rain again, if only to remind him somehow of her. It was, in fact, a sunny Monday morning, and she got so disenchanted, and found herself hoping the day would be as rainy as when she first met him. Before she went to her class, she furtively made her way to his haven. The table and chair were empty. There were no signs

of the man. Curious, she approached the place and saw a big picture under the glass table. The facade and the sides of the table had computerized signs: Information and Disciplinary Officer. She absentmindedly sat on the chair and was stunned to see his picture. “Is this him? Or maybe this was him in his youth?” She was so dumbfounded and she could not take her eyes off what, to her, was an awesome picture. “Hello. How are you Miss?” She nearly fell off the seat when she heard the voice. She could not utter a word. She didn’t notice him coming. It took a few seconds before she finally mustered enough courage to speak. “Sir, I’m so sorry, to sit on your chair.” “Oh, it’s fine. Everybody has the right to sit there. Are you well now? I hope so!” “Yes, yes, Sir! I came here to see you and thank you personally. My Mom even called on your Chairman and talked to her, but unfortunately you were not there.” “Oh, yeah. It was Tuesday then, she told me about it. Anyway, extend my regards to your Mom.” “I’ll do, Sir. By the way Sir, I’m Mari Magno, the woman you helped,” she said, opting to use woman instead of girl. “I’m Mr. Andrei Maneja. I teach Literature, Creative Writing and all other English subjects, depending on the demand and availability.” “Sir, I didn’t get to thank you then. My Mom and I are so grateful for your kind assistance. How I wish I could have thanked you that day.” “It’s nothing, don’t mention it. It’s my pleasure to help anyone. I was so worried for you when it happened. I returned to the clinic after my class only to know that somebody had fetched you already. I presume it was your Mom.” “Yes it was, Sir.” “So, how are you now? No fractures? Does it still hurt?” She would like to tell him it’s nothing now. She would like to even shake his hand. But before she could do it, he extended his hands to her. “Oh, it’s almost 9:30. I’ll have my second class now; I have to go. I’m very sorry. See you, Mari. Goodbye.” As he left the hallway, she gazed upon him and noticed how taller he was than she. She would like to follow him but her feet were glued to the floor and she could not move. “I will see him again, I will talk to him again,” she whispered.

ari went straight to her Philosophy class. She seated herself beside Rosse at the back. She could not forget him. Her professor began asking the class, one by one, regarding their opinions and reflections about Autumn in New York. A female student rose from her seat and commented, “I think it’s improper that this young woman fell in love with that much older man, the same way it’s inappropriate for the man to fall in love with the woman, considering their big age gap. It’s a May-December affair. The man, I believe, was being opportunistic, being a rich man of many ways and means. Did he not take advantage of the situation?” Another student seconded and affirmed her idea. Some students chorused to reaffirm it. Mari was peeved by the answers. She raised her hand, signalling to her Professor her intention to retort. Once she stood,

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there was a deafening silence. “Sir, I honestly believe we are no gods to pass judgement. Can we blame the young woman to fall in love with the much older man, much the same way this man fell in love, head over heels, with the young woman?” She found herself articulately defending the two main characters. She continued, “To quote from The Little Prince, It is only with the heart that one can see. What is essential is invisible to the naked eye.” “Furthermore, if I may be allowed, Sir, to speak in Tagalog, I would like to invoke this poetic stanza from Florante at Laura: ‘Kung sa biglang tingin ay bubot at masaklap, palibhasa’y hilaw at mura ang balat, subalit kung nanamnamin ang sa lamang lasap, masasarapan din ang sa babasang pantas.” “In conclusion, Sir, to quote from the Bible, ‘Judge not that you will not be judged, and always remember that love is the most wonderful gift that God has given us; and just like a gift, it must be graciously received and bestowed. It is for this reason that God has given us His only begotten Son to save and redeem us from our sins and transgressions. Everyone is free to love and to be loved, regardless of age, religion, creed, belief, nationality and status.’” There was a strident, thundering applause. Mari’s professor could hardly believe it. Some of her co-students gave her a standing ovation. “That was remarkable and exemplary,” the teacher said. Later, when the class was dismissed, the professor enjoined her to stay while her friend Rosse waited for her outside. “Miss Magno, I would like you to join the Forensic Club next semester. I’m one of the advisers there. I’m pretty sure you’ll be one of our best debaters. You have just proven it today. We badly need students like you who are smart, brilliant and gutsy.” “Thank you, Sir. I appreciate it. I’ll do my optimum best to join it.” Her friend gave her a pat on her shoulder. “You’re indeed brains and beauty. I’ll treat you to lunch, Mari. Your eloquent speech had enlightened the whole class and Professor Orate. C’mon, let’s go to Jollibee.” As they made their shortcut to the Recto exit, she asked Rosse about her other subjects. “Have you taken your literature classes?” “Yup, but my first literature class was boring. My teacher merely gave us long readings, long discussions and long exams, unlike my second literature mentor. He was cool, affable, approachable and discreet. He always smiled. His style is distinctively different from the rest. He didn’t give quizzes and long exams, except for the prelim period. Our midterms and finals were all oral. He despised written exams. He preferred unorthodox, unconventional and innovative techniques and methodologies. There’s something odd and strange about him. He always stayed in that nook at the end corner of the faculty office. He seemed to be a very lonely man. I always saw him there, writing. He seldom mingled with his colleagues. I don’t know why he was always there.” “Are you referring to Prof. Maneja?” “Yes. How do you know him? Your intuition is great!” She would like to tell her the short and the long tail of the

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story, but she suddenly dismissed the idea. Her friend watched her face keenly and there was a flicker in her eyes to betray her feelings.

hat night at home, Mari sat much longer on their veranda without her knowing it. She reflected on the way he elegantly spoke, how he casually dressed, his easy gait, his light movement, his peculiar actuation and, foremost, she could not forget that warm touch of his hands. “Mari, it’s late at night now,” her mother said. “Please go to bed. You’ve been there for almost two hours. You have your classes early tomorrow.” Her Mom then sat with her, having a motherly hunch that Mari might be plagued by some problems. “What’s bothering you? Does it still hurt? Are you okay now?” Her mother held her hands warmly. “I wish your Dad had never deserted us. He’s so irresponsible, callous, selfish and an inveterate liar. He can’t live without women. He chose that young woman instead of us. The last time I heard of them, they’re having a baby and they migrated to the States. I’ve never heard of them the past 15 years. My only consolation is you. I don’t know how I could take this trauma without you.” Teary-eyed, she kissed and embraced Mari tenderly. She comforted her mother. “Don’t worry, Mom, I’ll always be with you. Forget him. Time will come that he would realize that he made the wrong decision.” Honestly, Mari had not even thought of her father. She was barely six years old when he left them, and she could not remember any indelible or significant moments that could make her miss him. She practically grew up with her Mom as her doting, combined mother and father. She has never even rued such a loss. Anyway, Mari knows how much love and affection her mother showers upon her. She will forever cherish her mother’s unselfishness and her sacrifices. She has even deprived and denied herself of her own happiness. How, she hopes, one day her Mom would tell her she would marry another man. She would not relent. She would want her to be happy. On her bed, a flood of thoughts filled her mind again. She would like to sleep but she could not. She held on to her big Teddy bear and kissed it until the crowd of thoughts buried her into deep slumber.

as she dreaming? She was thrown into a river bank after accidentally falling on its side. She was carried away by the strong, cascading current. She would like to get out of the mess, but she was so helpless. She was approaching the mouth of the sea, with a big wave threatening to devour her. She was gasping for breath, until she was totally submerged into the deep sea bed. The last thing she recalled was that she was lying on the shore. A man was trying to revive her until she regained her consciousness. “You were swept by the wave, I saw you going down, so I dove to pull you out.” She woke up and knew it was a nightmare. Who was that

diver? Why would she be plunged into sea from the river? She suddenly thought of Mr. Maneja.

ari could not forget that Friday morning when she passed by his watering hole. Prof. Maneja was busy writing something. She could see from her distance the pen in his right hand. He was in a contemplative and meditative mood. She would like to approach him but she dillydallied a bit, for she might disturb his quietude. Why does he prefer to stay there in the dark nook? Why doesn’t he stay in the faculty room? Is he anti-social? Or does he want to be far from the madding crowd? Could he have some problems? Those questions perennially bothered her. Perhaps she would ask him one day when she has the chance. She was about to leave the place when he sprang from his seat. “Hey, Mari. What’s up? What can I do for you? Do you have classes? Sorry, I was just penning some verses.” “Sir, I’m so sorry I disturbed you. I just would like to ask you something about your classes next semester.” “No, it’s okay. Come here. Please be seated.” “No more, Sir, thank you. I’ve been sitting the whole hour in my class.” “I don’t know my schedule yet for next semester, but surely I’ll have Philippine Literature, World Literature, Creative Writing and perhaps Literary Criticism. By the way, what course do you take and what year are you in?” “I’ll be in my fourth year as an accounting student next semester, Sir, if I’ll have no failing grades. I’m planning to take the two literature subjects next semester, or perhaps this summer. I have to finish all non-major subjects, Sir, so I could concentrate more on my accounting subjects.” “Oh, good. Hope to see you then. Pray that you’ll be in one of my sections. By the way, I’m here merely on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays. I don’t teach during summer. You see, I’m supervising four little companies on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and I even work on Sundays. I could not just give up my teaching stint because it’s my first job and my passion. I love to educate, enlighten and inspire young people like you… “Yet I wish I could cease teaching. I’ve been teaching for the past 30 years, 12 years in different colleges and universities, and 18 years here. Maybe, when my youngest son finishes his Dentistry course in two years. He’ll be in third-year Dentistry proper next semester. He is as young as you are. I hope you’ll find time to meet him. He’s so engrossed with his studies that he doesn’t even have time for love. I learned from his sister that he doesn’t have a girlfriend yet. I have been setting him up on blind dates with some beautiful girls but he doesn’t seem to welcome the notion.” “You are very lucky, Sir, to have a studious son like him. Anytime, Sir, you can set the day so I can see him personally.” Mari wanted to say the opposite, that she was not interested, but she did not want to disappoint him. She would like to tell him that, all her life, she never entertained the thought of welcoming suitors. Many times during her freshman year, she had a lot of suitors, like PJ, Duds, Rian, Jasper and Ding, but she all turned

them down. Her mother would have been fine with her having one, but the thought did not even cross her mind. She would rather spend time and burn the midnight oil with her accounting books than have a suitor. t was the last day of the final exam. Mari had a heavy heart for she would not see him for quite sometime. After her last exam, she made her way to his nest. Perhaps, she would see him there. When she arrived, not even a shadow of him loomed there so she decided to go to the Department Chairman’s office to inquire on his whereabouts. “He was here this morning,” the Department Chairman said. “I don’t know if he had already left... Ah! Now, I remember. Why don’t you check if he’s still in the multipurpose hall. I understand he’s wrapping up his ‘drama presentation’ for the day. He does not give final exams. Instead he groups his classes for them to present short plays.” “Thank you very much, Ma’am,” Mari replied. She hurriedly left her room and proceeded to that hall on the fifth floor. The door was ajar, but conspicuously seen at the entrance door was a tarpaulin that read “Group V Presents ‘Zita’ by Arturo Rotor.” She stepped in and from a distance she saw that there were performers on the lavishly decorated stage. She inched her way in and looked for him. There were about a hundred students in uniform watching. On a corner, she posted herself and saw him seated at the center, near the stage. The curtain was drawn; the house lights went off, the stage lights went on, and a scene unfolded. The main character, who was in a coat and tie, was dancing with a beautiful girl in an elegant gown to the music of “Moon River.” She could not take her eyes off the performers. It was a very romantic scene. She envied the girl on the stage. When the music and dancing stopped, a man dressed in camisa chino entered and handed a letter to the man in a coat and tie. The coat-and-tie man paused for a while, then he tore the letter to pieces. Then he knelt, picking up the pieces and putting the letter back together just like a puzzle. The woman asked, “Why did you tear the letter if you must put the pieces back together again?” The man, bewildered, responded, “Zita, someday you will also do this and someday you’ll understand.” The curtain was dropped and the lights went off. There were students clapping, thinking it was the end of the presentation. Mr. Maneja stood, shouting, “Observe decorum, please!” A deafening silence followed. The curtain was drawn again and the stage lights went back on. A new scene unfolded. The woman from the previous scene was now in front of a big mirror, putting rouge on her face. She had a rose with a long stem and put it on her hair. Suddenly, her fingers bled; a thorn had dug rather deeply into her flesh. She screamed, “Oh my God! Oh my God! Where is Mr. Reteche? Where is he?” A man entered. It was the same man in camisa chino in the earlier scene. He handed her a letter, which said “He couldn’t come; he requested me to give me this letter to you, Zita.” She was sobbing and, on impulse, she tore up the letter. Yet later she knelt

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on the floor and was putting the pieces back together. What a prophecy! Wasn’t it the same thing that this Mr. Reteche did in the preceding scene, Mari wondered silently. “I will read the full story. Perhaps, I missed some scenes.” she uttered. The curtain closed then opened again. The director of the play came out to introduce the different cast members. Everybody gave a big round of applause. Some even whistled stridently. Later, the crowd members elbowed their way to the exit, some whispering and uttering encomiums and bravos about the performers. Mari waited for awhile until everybody had left except for the performers, who were cleaning the mess on the raised platform. Prof. Maneja was quick to notice her presence. “Were you here from the outset,” he inquired. “Did you watch the whole presentation? That’s my final exam to all my classes. You see, students do detest the idea of having orthodox, traditional ways of teaching. I’ve experimented with all these innovative, creative and novel strategies and techniques. I staunchly believe they learn more in this way.” “Okay, Sir,” Mari replied. “Sir, I asked your Chairman about your itinerary since today is the last day of the finals. She told me you might be here, Sir, and I’m glad to see you’re here. I didn’t see all of the scenes but I finished the last two scenes. It’s an exemplary and outstanding presentation. Sir, do you have a hard copy of that story? I would like to read it from the beginning.” “Sure. Wait for me in my watering hole. I’ll lend you the book on Philippine Literature that has it. You’ll love all the short love stories there… “Read Zita first, then Dead Stars, Sunset, Love in the Cornhusk, even Purple Heart and Love to Sell. If I still have The Sounds of Sunday, I’ll also give it to you.” “Thank you, Sir.” He left hurriedly after bidding goodbye to Mari and to the group. As he descended the stairs, she followed him. She could have followed him anywhere in the world. She waited for her at his place of refuge until he approached her. “Here is the literature book I told you about, Mari. I was able to retrieve the copy of Kerima Polotan’s works. Take good care of these. I’ll be away maybe for quite sometime. Next week, I’ll be in Sydney and Melbourne for some pressing appointments. Hope I’ll see you during the opening of classes in June. I don’t know when I’ll be back. This is not a vacation but rather part of my tedious job. I’m dying to have a long respite.” Before parting, he held her hands and gently kissed her forehead. She was completely speechless. She felt as if the earth shook. He noticed it perhaps for she looked pale and wan. Finally, she spoke. “Sir, why do you always stay here? More often than not, when you’re not in class, why do you opt to stay here instead of the faculty lounge, or maybe the library?” Those were not the questions she wanted to ask. She wanted to know more about his life, but she lost courage. “It’s a long story, Mari. I belong to a very poor family. I’m the eldest in a brood of ten. My father was a government employee, my mother was a fish market vendor. We lived a hand-to-mouth existence…

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“Modesty aside, I was a consistent honor student from grade one to fourth-year high school. That was the big reason why I insisted and persisted in my schooling. That was the only way to bail out my parents and my siblings from the quagmire of poverty. Later on, I exerted a lot of effort to look for employment; fortunately, I landed a lowly job in a construction firm. I worked in the morning shift from 6 a.m. to 3 in the afternoon, while studying in the late afternoon ’til evening. It took me eight years to finish my four-year English course. I had to drop subjects sometimes due to extreme fatigue and pressure… “How I envied my co-students then who had well-to-do parents! I was deprived of the little pleasures most students enjoyed in those days. How I wish I were born of rich parents. That’s the absurdity, paradox and irony of life. I still recall my harrowing experiences from those years. I had no shoes at all, and I had to content myself by donning sandals I made out of spare tires. I had only two pairs of pants and two shirts: one for my work, and one for school. How many times was I famished, such that when I could no longer contain it, I’ll just go to the comfort room, open the faucet and fill my empty stomach with tap water to relieve my hunger. There were even times when I walked from this school to the long stretch of Dewey Boulevard up to Buendia, because I had no jeepney fare… “These are the reasons why this place, right here, has been my watering hole, holding symbolic meaning, and has been part of my entire life. This place has been a living witness to my frustrations, sorrows and despairs. This is where I learned to write my first love stories and poems. This is where I found solace and serenity, my nest of despondency and happiness… “When I was reunited with my alma mater, I thought of requesting the Office of the Director for Administrative Services to grant me a small table and a chair where I can stay. Fortunately, my request was granted. This is also why I seldom stay in the faculty lounge or even in the library. I find my solitary confinement here a panacea to the shams and broken dreams of this imperfect world, and a tool in my quest for creativity and imagination. Severing this nest from myself would be tantamount to my poetic death.” She was touched by his poignant revelations. She saw tears forming in his reddened eyes. She wanted to hug him but she thought otherwise, out of propriety. Before he left, he pressed her small hands again and bade goodbye to her. Her heart pitied him. She wished he could have stayed there much longer. That night she started to read Zita. She would like to amply discern its incomprehensible parts, like those last two, identical scenes of the dramatization. After she turned the first three pages, she came across a mysterious composition. She couldn’t help but go back, perusing it again and again: “Moths are not supposed to know, they only come to the light for the light is so exquisitely tinted, perfumed and decorated with pearls and diamonds; there’s no way to resist it. Moths do not even know that they are moths until their wings are burned.” The passages plagued her. She hardly understood it. She resolved to ask him about these profound, figurative lines once

they met again. She read Zita once, twice, thrice, until she tired her eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

he was panting heavily. She was submerged into the deep sea bed. She was almost dead until a diver took her and brought her to the surface. He heftily towed her flaccid body to the shore. A flock of fishermen rushed to them; she’s alive, but alas, the diver was cold and dead. She got up and she wept. It was another nightmare.

oredom almost killed Mari. Two months was too long to wait. She had practically read all the love short stories, essays and love sonnets in that book lent to her. At least, she had whiled away her time. She was transformed into a literary enthusiast; abruptly and dramatically, she’s now a budding bibliophile. She wished it was the opening of the new school year already. She would impress him in class. Her mother instinctively noted her complete change and her sudden predilection for literary pieces. Her mother had known her all these years since she was a young girl, but never had she asked her about much, nor meddled into her privacy except when she looked disillusioned and disenchanted. Anyway, Mari was pretty sure her mother would understand whatever change becomes her. After all, she was young once just like Mari. In the previous vacations before Mari met Prof. Maneja, she never felt such ennui and drudgery. Either her mother would invite her to travel abroad, or to Batangas, where her grandma has a big vacation house adjacent to the fishing village. Mari loved to commune with nature, especially oceans and rivers. She liked to wade and play frantically in the beach where the ripples would wash her feet. She was fond of collecting colored shells scattered all over the shoreline. She appreciated watching fishermen hauling their nets, most especially when she saw their teeming catches of different fishes. How many times had she ridden on small boats paddled by her angler cousin, Tito Leo, while breathing the fresh, cool sea breeze that would also gently run across her long hair. How she missed the lovely sight of women queued along the river banks washing, paddling and rinsing their laundry, and of young, innocent boys and girls diving and jumping from the pukot and katig of fishing boats docked on the beach. She enjoyed all of these enormously, more than the hustle and bustle of city life. But now, she would rather immerse herself in that literature book he lent her, sating her pining to fathom the complexities and mysteries of those love stories and poems.

ummer finally ended. The new school year was looming. Mari decided to go to the school and inquire about when she can enroll. She was already dressed up when she noticed one of the upper buttons of her most favorite checkered blouse was missing. She asked their household help, Irene, to locate their sewing kit. Irene volunteered to mend it for her but she insisted. She removed the dress and began sewing in the new button.

She was nearly finished when she suddenly pricked her finger. The needle dug deeply into her flesh and fresh blood oozed from her bleeding finger. She quickly sucked on it and spat lightly. She hurriedly left the house, not bothering to put anything to help heal the wound. Somehow, she felt very strange and her heartbeat grew faster. It was nothing, she comforted herself. From the gate to the Admission Office, she could hardly pass the sea of humanity. There were new faces and unfamiliar students. She was like a needle in a haystack. Finally, she reached the CAS Faculty Office only to find the long queue of enrollees. She edged out her way until she came to the end of the line. She was looking for familiar faces but her efforts were futile; she saw mostly Korean, Chinese and Iranian students. After almost half an hour, she had her turn at the faculty office. She perspired profusely, tired from the long standing. “Please be seated, hija. What can I do for you,” inquired the Department Chair. “Ma’am, is it possible for me to get the sections of Professor Maneja this semester? I would like to enroll my last two English subjects.” The Department Chair was speechless for a few seconds. Mari noticed her melancholic, strange appearance. Finally, she broke her silence. “Hija, have you not read the obituary pages? We from the English Department went to Batangas to pay our last respects to him. He passed away three weeks ago and was given necrological services by his relatives and friends in the province. At least, we were able to attend it. I’m so sorry.” Teary-eyed, Mari rushed out of the room. She could not believe it. She must be dreaming. The fears and apprehensions now came vividly to her. She wanted to scream but there was no voice at all. What would it matter now? For the first time in her entire life, she was sobbing heavily. She found herself plodding her way to his watering hole. There, despite the tears flooding her eyes, she saw a young, goodlooking man seated on his chair. As she drew nearer, she saw a few lit candles on the table and bouquets of roses scattered on the foot of the table. The man sprang up from his seat. He looked very familiar to her. He was the man in the picture on the glass table. “Are you the son of Professor Maneja?” she asked. “Yes, I’m Mennandro, his youngest son.” “I’m Mari Magno. Your Dad had told me about you.” They seemed to know each other for quite some time. As she wiped her tears, he approached her, and extended his hands to her. They held their hands for so long, they forgot they were both strangers. It was like the first time she held the hands of his Dad. Unknowingly and inexplicably, she buried her face into his chest, until she became aware of her action. His t-shirt got wet with her tears. He drew a handkerchief from his pocket, and he gently wiped her teary eyes. She thought that was the end of her dream. But through this young man, a glimmer of hope flickered before her, and a new dawning had just begun.

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I n f r a s t r u c t u r e RE P O RT By Engr. Augusto M. Valdes, Officer-in-Charge, Department of Administrative Services We are pleased to report the following accomplishments from 1 January to 30 April 2010.

COMPLETED PROJECTS

(Project Title / Total Cost / Handlers)

Caloocan Campus 1. Construction of the IQuAME and Accreditation Room / P258,000.00 / by the Administration. 2. Construction of the ECE/COE Tool Room / P531,000.000/ by the Administration. 3. Construction of the OJT and Job Placement Office / P165,000.00 / by the Administration.

Manila Campus 1. Renovation of the DRRM Office, G/F, POD-CIT Building / P2,335,000.00 / by the Administration and the Specialty Contractor. 2. Repair, Renovation and Conversion of Facilities at the ONGOING PROJECTS College of Arts and Sciences for the PACUCOA visit (Project Title / Target Completion Date / P580,000.00 Progress / Cost / Handlers) a. Conversion of the Communication Arts Department Chairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office into Faculty Manila Campus Consultation Room, G/F, CAS Building 1. Construction of ventilated Chemical Cabinets b. Construction/installation of sink with splashboard and Chemical Table for Biological Storage Room, at the CAS Faculty Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office 4/F, Education Building / 100% / P97,000.00 / by the c. Repair of tablet chairs Administration and a Specialty Contractor. d. Purchase and installation of aluminum/glass 2. Construction of Built-in cabinets, 3/F, Education Bldg., bulletin board. (HRM Chinaware, etc) / 75% / P118,500.00 / by the e. Repair of Cubicles at CAS staff area Administration and a Specialty Contractor. (Remarks: f. Selective Repainting of walls/ceilings and hallways Administration work substantially completed. Supply g. Provision of sliding glass doors with lock for the and installation of cabinet glass doors: for awarding.) existing shelves in the Speech Laboratory. 3. Repainting of CAS Laboratory Stockrooms, 3/F, 4/F, 3. Additional two computer laboratory rooms, 2/F, SFC and 5/F, Education Building / 100% / P67,000.00 / by the Building / P1,122,000.00 / by the Administration. Administration. 4. Construction of the Mechanical Engineering 4. Renovation of Fumehood, ED 407, Education Building Laboratory, Stall No. 03, G/F, Engineering Building / 85% / P36,000.00 / by the Administration and a / P380,000.00 / by the Administration and a Specialty Specialty Contractor. (Remarks: Administration work Contractor. substantially completed, 18 Dec. 2009. Remaining 5. Construction of Prayer Rooms for Muslims, G/F, CAS work: supply/installation glass doors by others.) Building / P100,000 / by the Administration. 6. Relocation of the Dawn and the Student The new College of Engineering-Manila Government Offices Student Council Office to the old relegation room, 3/F, Engineering Building / P165,000 / by the Administration and a Specialty Contractor. 7. Supply of new Fiberglass Tablet Chairs / P2,160,000.00 / by Hitech Fiberglass Specialist.

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5. Repairs/Renovations at the College of Dentistry for the PACUCOA Accreditation / 99.17% / P330,000.00 a. Relocation of the patient’s waiting area, from the G/F Gastambide main lobby to the G/F Dentistry lobby / 100% / Completed by the Administration and a Specialty Contractor. b. Transfer of folding partition, from 5/F audio visual room (room 509) to the 3/F, between simulator laboratory rooms 301 and 303. / 100% c. Repainting of the dental infirmaries, classrooms/ hallways and lobbies / 100% d. Repair of the vinyl tile floorings at the 4/F and 5/F classrooms / 100% e. Expansion of the cadaver dissection room / 95% / by the Administration. f. Relocation of the Dentistry locker room at the G/F, POD-CIT Building / 100% / by the Administration. 6. Automatic Sliding Glass Doors at G/F, 2/F, College of Dentistry / 100% / P341,000.000 / by the Administration and a Specialty Contractor. 7. Repair/Replacement of Floor Finishes, 3rd to 5th floors (21 classrooms), College of Dentistry / for scheduling on May 4, 2010 / by the Administration. 8. Rewaterproofing of the Deck Roof, Education Building / June 15, 2010 / 15% / P3,350,000.00 / by Rebtrade. 9. Proposed Renovation/Upgrading Works, College of Engineering / 25% / P2,435,000.00 / by the

Administrator and a Specialty Contractor (Remarks: Remaining work are on hold due to the ongoing structural retrofitting works.) a. Renovation of the College of Engineering Office / for schedule b. Expansion of Engineering Library / for schedule c. Relocation of Faculty Office at the former Dawn Office, 2/F, Engg Building / for schedule d. Construction of Additional open shelves/cabinets / 100% / by the Administration. Caloocan Campus 1. Upgrading of the Helipad / March 20, 2010 / 5% / P675,000.00 / by the Administration. (Remarks: Painting on the Helipad markings were completed on 13 March 2010. Remaining work: a. Supply/installation of glass door at the equipment cabinet, to be sourced by Purchasing Office. b. Supply of fire axe, to be sourced by Purchasing Office. c. Fabrication/installation of safety net at the Helipad. Additional requirement issued by CAAP that was forwarded by Basic Holdings Aviation to the Dept. of Engineering on 20 April 2010. 2. Renovation of Lobby/Hallway at the Administration Bldg. / For schedule. 3. Proposed repair of Athlete’s Quarters / For schedule.

New fiberglass tablet chairs at an SFC Building classroom

One of the two Muslim Prayer Rooms (this one for men) located inside the International Students’ Lounge in the CAS Manila Building

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What’s New @ Your Library

By Director LORETO T. GARCIA, Department of Libraries New items added to the Library’s book collection in the last quarter of 2009: ACCOUNTING Guerrero, Pedro P. Practical Accounting 2: CPA Examination A Comprehensive Review. c2008. Jackson, Steve. Managerial Accounting: A Focus on Ethical Decision Making. c2008. Helntz, James A. College Accounting: Chapter 1-15. 19th ed. c2008. Management Accounting: Information for Managing and Creating Value. c2008. Management Accounting Best Practices: A Guide for the Professional Accountant. c2007. Mintz, Steven M. Ethical Obligations and Decision Making in Accounting: Text and Cases. c2008. Roque, Gerardo S. CPA Examinations Reviewer: Auditing Problem. c2009. Valix, Conrado T. Financial Accounting. c2009; Theory of Accounts. c2009. ART & ARCHITECTURE Cariño, Jose Maria A. Pearl of the Orient: The Philippines in a Shell. c2007. Knight, Cher Krause. Public Art: Theory, Practice and Populism. c2008. Ching, Francis D. K. Architecture: Form, Space & Order. 3rd ed. c2007. Chueca, Pillar. Staircases: Selection and Details. c2008. De Jong, Cees W. New Poster Art. c2008. Fisher, Dean. Teach Yourself Visually Drawing. c2008. Speert, Betsy. Great Color & Pattern Collection. c2007. BUSINESS Aczel, Amir D. Complete Business Statistics. 7th ed. c2009. Brechner, Robert A. Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers. 5th ed. c2009. Boatright, John R. Ethics and the Conduct of Business. 5th ed. c2007.

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Bowerman, Bruce L. Business Statistics in Practice. 5th ed. c2009. Bowman, Judith. Don’t Take the Last Donut: New Rules of Business Etiquette. c2007. Capela, John J. Import/Export for Dummies. c2008. Chaney, Lillian Hunt. The Essential Guide to Business Etiquette. c2007. Curwin, Jon. Quantitative Methods for Business Decision. 6th ed. c2008. Cushway, Barry. The Handbook of Model Job Descriptions. c2008. Ethical Theory and Business. 8th ed. c2009. Foster, S. Thomas. Managing Quality: Integrating Supply Chain. 3rd ed. c2007. Fox, Sue. Business Etiquette for Dummies. 2nd ed. c2008. Global Logistics: New Directions in Supply Chain Management. 5th ed. c2007. Guan, Liming. Cost Management. 6th ed. c2009. Hopp, Wallace J. Supply Chain Science. c2008. Leaders on Ethics: Real-World Perspective on Today’s Business Challenger. c2007. Miller, Charles D. Business Mathematics. 11th ed. c2009. Nelson, Marceda. Essentials of Math with Business Applications. 7th ed. c2007. O’ Guinn, Thomas C. Advertising and Integrated Brand Promotion. 5th ed. c2009. Roa, Floriano C. Business Ethics and Social Responsibility. c2007. Schiffman, Leon G. Consumer Behavior. 9th ed. c2007. Shy, Oz. How to Price: A Guide to Pricing Techniques and Yield Management. c2008. Stanwick, Peter A. Understanding Business Ethics. c2009. Tyson, Eric. Small Business for Dummies. 3rd ed. c2008. Weiss, Kenneth D. Building and Import. 4th ed. c2008.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION Adler, Ronald B. Communicating at Work: Principles and Practices for Business and the Professions. 9th ed. c2008. Cram, Carol M. New Perspectives on Communicating in Business with Technology. c2007. Dul, Jan. Case Study Methodology in Business Research. c2008. Harty, Kevin J. Strategies for Business and Technical Writing. 6th ed. c2008. Lesikar, Raymond V. Business Communication: Making Connection in a Digital World. 11th ed. c2008. Locker, Kitty O. Business and Administrative Communication. 8th ed. c2008. Perkins, P. S. The Art of Science of Communication: Tools for Effective Communication in the Workplace. c2008. Satterwhite, Marilyn L. Business Communications at Work. 3rd ed. c2007. Wong, Irene F. H. Business Communication Design: Creativity, Strategies and Solutions. c2007. COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCE Adobe Dreamweaver CS3: Complete Concepts and Technique. c2008. Arnowitz, Jonathan. Effective Prototyping for Software Makers. c2007. Ashenden, Peter J. Digital Design: An Embedded Systems Approach Using Verilog. c2008. Bechtold, Richard. Essentials of Software Project Management. c2007. Bishop, Owen. The Robot Builder’s Cookbook. c2007. Blankenship, John. Robot Programmer’s Bonanza. c2008. Bryla, Bob. Oracle Database 11g DBA Handbook. c2008. Harris, Andy. HTML, XHTML and CSS All in One Desk Reference for Dummies. c2008.

Hennessy, John L. Computer Architecture: a Quantitative Approach. 4th ed. c2007. An Introduction to Programming and Object-Oriented Design Using Java. 3rd ed. c2008. Klawonn, Frank. Introduction to Computer Graphics Using Java 2D and 3D. c2008. Lightstone, Sam. Physical Database Design: The Database Professional’s Guide to Exploiting Indexes, Views, Storage and More. c2007. Managing Information Technology. 6th ed. c2009. Melbeert, Derek. Windows Group Policy Resource Kit: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista. c2008. Morris, Terry Felke. Web Development & Design Foundation with XHTML. c2009. Purdum, Jack. Beginning C++ 3.0: An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming. c2007. Savitch, Walter. Java: An Introduction to Problem Solving & Programming. 5th ed. c2009. Sedgewick, Robert. Introduction to Programming in Java: An Interdisciplinary Approach. c2008. Stair, Ralph M. Fundamentals of Information Systems: A Managerial Approach. 4th ed. c2008. Triggs, Maggie. Access 2007: Guidebook. 6th ed. c2008. COOKERY 500 Soup Recipes. c2007. Gelles, Carol. 100 Best Vegetarian Recipes. c2008. Gonzalez, Gene. The Little Coconut Book. c2008; The Little Egg Book. c2008; The Little Lumpia Book. c2008; The Little Rice Book. c2008. Kulinarya: A Guidebook to Philippine Cuisine. c2008. McWilliams, Margaret. Food Around the World: A Cultural Perspective. 2nd ed. c2007. Parekh, Hema. The Asian Vegan Kitchen: Authentic and Appetizing Dishes from a Continent of Rich Flavors. c2007. Steer, Gina. Cocktails: the Essential Recipe Handbook. c2007. ECONOMICS Cowell, Frank A. Microeconomics: Principles and Analysis. c2006.

International Development: Issues and Challenges. c2008. Murphy, Craig N. The United Nations Development Program: a Better Way? c2006. Studenmund, A. H. Using Econometrics: A Practical Guide. 5th ed. c2006. Tucker, Irwin B. Economics for Today’s World. 5th ed. c2008. Wooldridge, Jeffrey M. Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach. 4th ed. c2009. EDUCATION Lester, James D. Principles of Writing Research Papers. 2nd ed. c2007. Santrock, John W. Educational Psychology. 3rd ed. c2008. Silvis, Carol. 100 Externship Success. c2009. ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING Brown, Dennis E. RFID Implementation. c2007. Cross, Michael. Developer’s Guide to Web Application Security. c2007. DiPippo, Ronald. Geothermal Power Plants: Principles, Application, Case Studies and Environmental Impact. 2nd ed. c2008. Higgins, Jonathan. Satellite Newsgathering. 2nd ed. c2007. Medhi, Deepankar. Network Routing. c2007. Mobile Phone Programming and its Application to Wireless Networking. c2007. Pederson, Donald O. Analog Integrated Circuits for Communication: Principles, Simulation and Design. 2nd ed. c2008. Ramanujam, R. C. Mass Communication and its Digital Transformation. c2007. The RF Microwave Handbook: RF and Microwave Application and Systems. c2008. The RF and Microwave Handbook: RF and Microwave Circuits, Measurements and Modeling. c2008. The RF and Microwave Handbook: RF and Microwave Passive and Active. 2nd ed. c2008. RF & Wireless Technologies. c2008. Rice, Michael. Digital Communication: A Discrete-Time Approach. c2009. Schavemaker, Pieter. Electrical Power System Essentials. c2008. Shepherd, George. Microsoft ASP.NET 3.5: Step by Step. c2008.

Stauffer, H. Brooke. Engineers Guide to the National Electrical Code. c2008. Watkinson, John. The Art of Digital Video. 4th ed. c2008. ENGINEERING Cross, Nigel. Engineering Design Methods: Strategies for Product Design. 4th ed. c2008. Dong, Jingxin. Introduction to Control Engineering. c2009. Kulkuarni, S. G. Machine Design. c2008. Murray, George. Introduction to Engineering Material. 2nd ed. c2008. Weston, Richard. Material, Form and Architecture. c2008. FINANCE Altfest, Lewis J. Personal Financial Planning. c2007. Biehler, Timothy J. The Mathematics of Money: Math for Business and Personal Finance Decisions. c2008. Brealey, Richard A. Principles of Corporate Finance. c2009. Brighouse, David. Financial Markets and Risk. c2008. Bull, Richard. Financial Ratios: How to Use Financial Ratios to Maximum Value and Success for Your Business. c2008. Financial Reporting and Analysis. 4th ed. c2009. Gharghori, Philip. Financial Management. c2007. Groot, Martin. Managing Financial Information in the Trade Lifecycle: A Concise Atlas of Financial Instruments and Processes. c2008. Hirt, Geoffrey A. Fundamentals of Investment Management. 9th ed. c2008. International Financial Reporting Standards 2008: Including International Accounting Standards and Interpretation as Approved in January 2008. c2008. Jucutan, Myra Lao. 101 Basic Financial Concepts and Issues. c2008. Kirkpatrick, Charles D. Technical Analysis: the Complete Resource for Financial Market Technicians. c2007. Leach, J. Chris. Entrepreneurial Finance. 3rd ed. c2009. Levene, Tony. Investing for Dummies. 2nd ed. c2008. Madura, Jeff. International Financial Management. c2007.

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HISTORY Acharya, Amitav. Singapore’s Foreign Policy: The Search for Regional Order. c2008. Murphey, Rhoads. A History of Asia. 6th ed. c2009. Time: The Year in Review 2008. c2008.

Managing Credit Risk: the Great Challenge for the Global Financial Markets. 2nd ed. c2008. Marthinsen, John E. Risk Takers: Uses and Abuses of Financial Derivatives. 2nd ed. c2009. Mayo, Herbert B. Investment: an Introduction. 9th ed. c2008. Pond, Keith. Retail Banking. c2007. Richelson, Hildy. Bonds: The Unbeaten Path to Secure Investment Growth. c2007. Rose, Peter S. Money and Capital Markets: Financial Institutions and Instruments in a Global Marketplace. 10th ed. c2008. Skinner, Chris. The Future of Banking in a Globalised World. c2007. Subramanyam, K.R. Financial Statement Analysis. 10th ed. c2009. HOTEL & RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT The Certified HACCP Auditor Handbook. c2007. Diego, Arlene. Feast of Flavours from the Filipino Kitchen: A Step by Step Culinary Adventure. c2008. Gardiner, Judy. GCSE Hospitality and Catering: The Essentials. c2007. Sage Handbook of Hospitality Management. c2008. Spencer, Andrea. The Complete Napkin Book: 40 Practical Project and Additional Ideas for Napkins with Beautiful... c2008. Weinstein, Norman. Mastering Knife Skills: The Essential Guide to the Most Important Tools in Your Kitchen. c2008.

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LANGUAGE & LITERATURE Anson, Chris M. The Longman Handbook for Writers and Readers. 5th ed. c2008. Crème, Phyllis. Writing at University: A Guide for Students. 3rd ed. c2008. Damrosch, David. How to Read World Literature. c2009. Hidalgo, Christina Pantoja. Fabulists and Chroniclers. c2008. Hult, Christine A. The New Century Handbook. 4th ed. c2008. Lacia, Fedirlyn C. The Literatures of the Philippines. c2008. Literatures of the World. c2007. McRae, John. Creative Reading and Literature with a Small “l”. c2008. Nation, I. S. P. Teaching Vocabulary: Strategies and Techniques. c2008. Oriental Literature: The Literature of China. c2008. Oriental Literature: The Literature of India. c2008. Oriental Literature: The Literature of Persia. c2008. Richey, Rosemary. English for Customer Care: Express Series. c2007. Saddik, Annette J. Contemporary American Drama. c2007. Smith, David Gordon. English for Telephoning: Express Series. c2008. Tabotabo, Claudio V. A Travel to the Literature of the World. c2007. Valdez, Maria Stella Sibal. Dr. Jose Rizal and the Writing of His Story. c2007. LAW Boada, Leonor D. Notes and Cases on the Revised Penal Code: Act No. 3815, As Amended and Special Penal Laws. c2008. Cabulay, Danny A. Philippine Tourism Laws: A Comprehensive Guide to Studying Laws Relevant to the Philippine Tourism Industry. c2008. Duka, Cecilio D. Labor Laws and Social Legislations: A Barrister’s Companion. c2008. Green Justice: A Compilation of Selected

Philippine Environmental Laws. c2007. Sababan, Francis J. Taxation Law Review. c2008. Valencia, Edwin G. Income Taxation: Principles and Laws with Accounting Applications. 5th ed. c2009. LOGIC & ETHICS Barbara Cartland’s Etiquette Handbook: A Guide to Good Behavior from the Boudoir to the Boardroom. c2008. Gupta, Seema. Correct Manners & Etiquette: Developing a Pleasing Personality/Behavior. c2007. Maboloc, Christopher Ryan. Elements of Logic: An Integrative Approach. c2008. MANAGEMENT Aguinis, Herman. Performance Management. 2nd ed. c2009. Analoui, Farhad. Strategic Human Resource Management. c2007. Ancona, Deborah. X-Teams: How to Build Teams That Lead, Innovate and Succeed. c2007. Anklesaria, Jimmy. Supply Chain Management: The Aim and Drive Process for Achieving Extraordinary Results. c2008. Axson, David A. J. Best Practices in Planning and Performance Management: From Data to Decisions. 2nd ed. c2007. Baldwin, Timothy T. Developing Management Skills: What Great Managers Know and Do. c2008. Bartlett, Christopher A. Transnational Management: Text, Cases, and Reading in Cross-Border Management. 5th ed. c2008. Becoming a Master Manager: A Competing Values Approach. 4th ed. c2007. Blanchard, David. Supply Chain Management Best Practices. c2007. Block, Walter. Labor Economics from a Free Market Perspective: Employing the Unemployable. c2008. Brewer, Lynn. Managing Risk for Corporate Integrity: How to Survive an Ethical Misconduct Disaster. c2006. Burke, W. Warner. Organizational Change: A Comprehensive Reader. c2009. Butchill, Frank. Labour Relations. 3rd ed. c2008. Capon, Claire. Understanding Strategic

Management. c2008. Clegg, Stewart. Managing Organizations: An Introduction to Theory and Practice. c2008. Colin, Larry. Family, Inc.: How to Manage Parents, Siblings, Spouses, Children and in Laws in the Family Business. c2008. Competing for Advantage. 2nd ed. c2008. Corporate Governance and International Business: Strategy, Performance and Institutional Change. c2008. Cullen, John B. Multinational Management: A Strategic Approach. 4th ed. c2008. Dubrin, Andrew J. Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior. 4th ed. c2009. Dowling, Peter J. International Human Resource Management: Managing People in a Multinational Context. 5th ed. c2008. Easter-Smith, Mark. Management Research. 3rd ed. c2008. Fawcett, Stanley E. Supply Chain Management: From Vision to Implementation. c2007. Fulton-Calkins, Patsy. The Administrative Professional Technology & Procedures. 13th ed. c2007. Garvey, Bob. Coaching and Mentoring: Theory and Practice. c2009.

Gatewood, Robert D. Human Resource Selection. 6th ed. c2008. Guerra-Lopez, Ingrid. Performance Evaluation: Proven Approaches for Improving Program and Organizational Performance. c2008. Glomes-Mehia, Luis R. Management: People, Performance, Change. 3rd ed. c2008. Hamilton, Cheryl. Communicating for Results: A Guide for Business and the Profession. 8th ed. c2008. Handbook of Research in International Human Resource Management. c2008. Hodgetts, Richard M. Modern Human Relations at Work. 10th ed. c2008. Jenkins, Mark. Advanced Strategic Management: A Multi-Perspective Approach. 2nd ed. c2007. Jones, Gareth R. Essentials of Contemporary Management. 2nd ed. c2007. Keller, Gerald. Statistics for Management and Economics: Abbreviated. c2007. Kim, Kenneth A. Corporate Governance. 2nd ed. c2007. Lasserre, Philippe. Global Strategic Management. 2nd ed. c2007. Lawson, Raef. Scorecard Best Practices: Design, Implementation and Evaluation. c2008. Lussier, Robert N. Human Relations in Organizations: Application and Skill Building. 7th ed. c2008. Management. c2008. Mangan, John. Global Logistics and Supply. c2008. Martin, James William. Operation Excellence: Using Lean Six Sigma to Translate Customer Value Through Global Supply Chains. c2008. McKenna, Eugene. Human Resource Management: A Concise Analysis. 2nd ed. c2008. McShane, Steven L. Organizational Behavior: Essentials. 2nd ed. c2009. Modaff, Daniel F. Organizational Communication: Foundations, Challenges and Misunderstanding. 2nd ed. c2008. Nunen, Anton van. Fiduciary Management: Blueprint for Pension Fund Excellence. c2008. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, David. Applying Innovation. c2009. Pearce, John A. II. Formulation, Implementation and Control of Competitive Strategy. 11th ed. c2009.

Pretorius, Frederik. Project Finance for Construction & Infrastructure: Principles & Case Studies. c2008. Rodrigues, Carl. International Management: a Cultural Approach. 3rd ed. c2009. Saunders, Mark. Research Methods for Business Students. 4th ed. c2007. Schilling, Melissa A. Strategic Management of Technological Innovation. c2008. Schermerhorn, John R. Exploring Management in Modules. c2007. Schonberger, Richard. Best Practices in Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement: A Deeper Look. c2008. Shani, A. B. Behavior in Organization: an Experiential Approach. 9th ed. c2009. Shewan, M. A. Office Management. c2008. Shields, John. Managing Employee Performance and Reward: Concepts, Practices, Strategies. c2007. Summers, Donna C. S. Quality Management: Creating and Sustaining Organizational Effectiveness. 2nd ed. c2009. Thompson, Arthur A. Crafting and Executing Strategy: The Quest for Competitive Advantages. 16th ed. c2008. Ventakaraman, Ray R. Cost and Value Management in Projects. c2008. Wallace, Danny P. Knowledge Management: Historical and CrossDisciplinary Themes. c2007. Waters, Donald. Supply Chain Risk Management: Vulnerability and Resilience in Logistics. c2007. Watson, Gregory N. Strategic Benchmarking Reloaded with Six Sigma: Improve Your Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Performance Using Global Best Practice. c2007. Webster, Scott. Principles and Tools for Supply Chain Management. c2008. Wheelen, Thomas L. Strategic Management and Business Policy: Concepts. 11th ed. c2008. Whetten, David A. Developing Management Skills. 7th ed. c2007. Williams, Chuck. Effective Management. 3rd ed. c2008. The WorldatWork Handbook of Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards: A Comprehensive Guide for HR Professionals. c2007.

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MARKETING Annual Edition: Marketing Update 08/09. c2008. Arens, Williams F. Essentials of Contemporary Advertising. 2nd ed. c2009. Baker, Michael J. Marketing Strategy and Management. 4th ed. c2007. Barnes, Roscoe III. Direct Response Advertising Made Easy. c2007. Batey, Mark. Brand Meaning. c2008. Bersin, Josh. Training Measurement Book: Best Practices, Proven Methodologies, and Practical Approaches. c2008. Blanchard, P. Nick. Effective Training: Systems Strategies and Practices. 3rd ed. c2007. Cannon, Joseph P. Basic Marketing: A Global Managerial Aproach. 16th ed. c2008. Contemporary Strategic Marketing. 2nd ed. c2008. Cravens, David W. Strategic Marketing. 9th ed. c2009. Dobois, Pierre-Louis. Marketing Management: A Value-Creation Process. c2007. Egan, John. Relationship Marketing: Exploring Relational Strategies in Marketing. 3rd ed. c2008. Fifield, Paul. Marketing Strategy Between Marketing. 3rd ed. c2007. Gronroos, Christian. In Search of a New Logic for Marketing: Foundation of Contemporary Theory. c2007. Hutt, Michael D. Business Marketing Management: B2B. 9th ed. c2007. Joanchim, Jean. 151 Quick Ideas for Advertising on a Shoestring. c2008. Jucutan, Myra Lao. 101 Product Innovation and Marketing. c2008. Kellog on Advertising & Media: The Kellog School of Management. c2008. Lehmann, Donald R. Analysis for Marketing Planning. 7th ed. c2008. Lovelock, Christopher H. Services Marketing: An Asia-Pacific and Australian Perspective. 4th ed. c2007; Services Marketing: People, Technology, Strategy. 6th ed. c2007. Mazzocchhi, Mario. Statistics for Marketing and Consumer Research. c2008. Medina, Roberto. Principles of Marketing. c2008. Moutino, Luiz. Problem in Marketing: Applying Key Concepts and Techniques. 2nd ed. c2008.

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Percy, Larry. Strategic Integrated Marketing Communication: Theory and Practice. c2008. Sehgal, Ram. 9 Secrets of Advertising. c2007. Stokes, David. Marketing: A Brief Introduction. c2008. Young, Felina C. Principles of Marketing. c2008. MASS COMMUNICATION / JOURNALISM Adams, Paul C. Geographies of Media and Communication: a Critical Introduction. c2009. Bauman-Waengler, Jacqueline. Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology: From Concepts to Transcription. c2009. Billings, Andrew C. Olympics Media: Inside the Biggest Show on Television. c2008. Communicating Conflict: Multilingual Case Studies of the News Media. c2008. Dash, Ajay. News Editing. c2008; News Reporting. c2008. DeVito, Joseph A. Essentials of Human Communication. 6th ed. c2008. Dixit, S. N. Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication. c2007. Eidenmuller, Michael E. Great Speeches for Better Speaking: Listen and Learn from Historyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Most Memorable Speeches. c2008. A European Television History. c2008. Feminist Television Criticism: A Reader. c2008. Gamble, Teri Kwal. Communication Works. 9th ed. c2008. Global Communication. 2nd ed. c2007. Gnanadesikan, Amalia E. The Writing Revolution: Cuneiform to the Internet. c2009. The Handbook of Mass Media Ethics. c2009. Handbook of Mobile Communication Studies. c2008. Hartley, John. Television Truth. c2008. Hayes, Bruce. Introductory Phonology. c2009. Hyde, Stuart. Television and Radio Announcing. 11th ed. c2009. International News Reporting: A Frontlines and Deadlines. c2009. Key Themes in Interpersonal Communication: Culture, Identities and Performance. c2007. Machin, David. Global Media Discourse: A Critical Introduction. c2007.

Millerson, Gerald. Video Production Handbook. 4th ed. c2008. Monarth, Harrison. The Confident Speaker: Beat Your Nerves and Communicate at Your Best in Any Situation. c2007. Morreale, Sherwyn P. Human Communication: Motivation, Knowledge, & Skills. 2nd ed. c2007. Mullen, Megan. Television in the Multinational Age: A Brief History of Cable Television. c2008. Overbeck, Wayne. Major Principles of Media Law. c2008. Prabhakar, Naval. Mass Media and Society. c2007. Oates, Sarah. Introduction to Media and Politics. c2008. Puzzle Films: Complex Storytelling in Contemporary Cinema. c2009. Rajnish. Training for Journalism. c2007. Sehga, Vivek. Editing for Print and Electronic Media. c2008. Stoller, Bryan Michael. Filmmaking for Dummies. 2nd ed. c2009. Translator and Interpreter Training: Issues, Methods and Debates. c2008. Van Loon, Joost. Media Technology: Critical Perspective. c2008. Wilson, Tony. Understanding Media Users: from Theory to Practice. c2009. MATHEMATICS Edwards, C. Henry. Elementary Differential Equations. 6th ed. c2008. Handbook of Applied Algorithms: Solving Scientific, Engineering and Practical Problems. c2008. Kolman, Bernard. Discrete Mathematical Structure. 6th ed. c2009. Pahuja, Sanjay. A Practical Approach to Data Structures and Algorithms. c2007. PHILOSOPHY Articulo, Archimedes C. The Experience of Philosophy: General Introduction to Philosophy. c2008. Feinberg, Joel. Reason and Responsibility: Reading in Some Basic Problems of Philosophy. 13th ed. c2008. Mogck, Brian David. Writing to Reason: A Companion for Philosophy Students and Instructors. c2008.

PHOTOGRAPHY Brown, Blain. Motion Pictures and Video Lighting. 2nd ed. c2008. Fincanon, Jason. Hands-On Guide to Creating Flash Advertising: From Concepts to Tracking Microsites, Video Ads and More. c2008. Shukla, A. S. Handbook of Multimedia and Animation. c2008. Wolsky, Tom. Final Cut Express 4: Editing Workshop. c2008. POLITICAL SCIENCE Braving the New World: Reading in Contemporary Politics. 4th ed. c2008. Chong, Alan. Foreign Policy in Global Information Space: Actualizing Soft Power. c2007. Coleman, Katharina P. International Organizations and Peace Enforcement: The Politics of International Legitimacy. c2007. Denhardt, Robert B. Managing Human Behavior in Public and Nonprofit Organizations. 2nd ed. c2009. International Migration, Economic Development & Policy. c2007. Moeler, Susan D. Packaging Terrorism: Co-opting the News for Politics and Profit. c2009. Nottonson, Ira N. Forming a Partnership and Making it Work. c2007. Rosati, Jerel A. The Politics of United States Foreign Policy. 4th ed. c2007. The Sage Handbook of Political Geography. c2008. Schabas, William A. An Introduction to the International Criminal Court. 3rd ed. c2007. Secretary or General: The UN SecretaryGeneral in World Politics. c2007. Shafritz, Jay M. Introducing Public Administration. 6th ed. c2009. Tullock, Gordon. Open Secrets of American Foreign Policy. c2007 Welytok, Jill Gilbert. Sarbanes-Oxley for Dummies. 2nd ed. c2008. PRODUCTION / OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Arthur, Jay. Lean Six Sigma Demystified. c2007. Finch, Byron. Operation Now: Supply Chain Profitability and Performance. 3rd ed. c2008. Jacobs, F. Robert. Operations and Supply Management. 12th ed. c2009.

Jugulum, Rajesh. Design for Lean Six Sigma: A Holistic Approach to Design and Innovation. c2008. Kalpakjian, Serope. Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials. 5th ed. c2008. Reid, R. Dan. Operating Management: An Integrated Approach. 3rd ed. c2007. PSYCHOLOGY Bradberry, Travis. The Personality Code: Unlock the Secret to Understanding Your Boss, Your Colleagues, Your Friendsâ&#x20AC;Ś and Yourself. c2007. Hales, Dianne. An Invitation to Personal Change. c2009. Hartley, Gregory. I Can Read You Like a Book: How to Spot the Messages and Emotions People are Really Sending With Their Body Language. c2007. Hogan, Kevin. The Secret Language of Business: How to Read Anyone in 3 Seconds or Less. c2008. Nettle, Daniel. Personality: What Makes You the Way You Are. c2007. SCIENCE Van Nostrandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scientific Encyclopedia. 10th ed. c2008. STATISTICS Howell, David C. Fundamental Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. 6th ed. c2008. Lind, Douglas A. Statistical Techniques in Business & Economics. 13th ed. c2008.

Neuman, W. Lawrence. Understanding Research. c2009. SOCIOLOGY Diggs-Brown, Barbara. The PR Style Guide: Formats for Public Relations Practice. 2nd ed. c2007. Martin, Judith N. Experiencing Intercultural Communication: An Introduction. 3rd ed. c2008. Schaefer, Richard T. Sociology. 10th ed. c2007. TOURISM Allen, Judy. Event Planning: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, FundRaising Galas, Conferences, Conventions, Incentives and Other Special Events. 2nd ed. c2009. Fenich, George G. Meeting Exposition, Events, and Conventions: An Introduction to the Industry. 2nd ed. c2008. Avraham, Eli. Media Strategies for Marketing Places in Crisis: Improving the Image of Cities, Counties and Tourist Destinations. c2008. Event Management: An Integrated and Practical Approach. c2009.