UNIVERSITAS December 2015 by University of Asia and the Pacific

UNIVERSITAS

2015 DECEMBER

THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ASIA AND THE PACIFIC

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Editorial: 100 Days and Moving Forward In Our Hands: Campus Safety and Security Living in a Residence Hall: A Shot at Integral Development In Focus: Student Exchange Getting the Most Out of the Student Exchange Program Lessons from Cannes: A Student's Perspective Snippets: Instruments of Choice UA&P Belens 2015 Can You Say Laudato Si'? Family is Forever ...And Best Arguments are One-Liners Marriage and the Common Good 10 Things to Know about Philippine Co-operatives The 2015 Trailblazers: Platinum - 25 Years Gold - 20 Years Silver - 15 Years Bronze - 10 Years First 100 Days: The University President First 100 Days: Onto the Third Actâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Monomyth of Dr. Mariano First 100 Days: Freshmen First 100 Days: Alumni First 100 Days: UA&P Community Death, Humor, and Metatheatre: Examining the Writing Process of Death in Ten Minutes UA&P Alumni Invade Short+Sweet Manila Spotlight on the Scoring Eucharistic Procession 2015

I want everyone to keep in mind and in place the mission of the University: whole-person education and academic innovation in service to society." â&#x20AC;&#x201D; D R . W I N S T O N C O N R A D P A D O J I N O G

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Editorial 100 Days and Moving Forward The number 100 connotes fullness and completeness. A hundredfold implies an abundance of blessings together with the principle of return, a commitment to continue being fruitful. With barely half a hundred years of history, our dear University has grown, more inwardly than externally, and in a manner that is steady but hardly ever noticed. Its missionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the promotion of integral human development according to St. JosemarĂa's inspirationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; has increasingly been appreciated. Today, and henceforth, the University community's strong commitment to the mission shows itself in a spring of cultural expressions and discourses that a living culture naturally begets. Notwithstanding the regular leadership succession that happens in any organization, the University continues its course toward its goal. As its leaders leave their posts and assume new roles, their duty toward the Institution is not ceded but shared. When successors receive the baton, they also obtain the endowment of a solid foundation built and strengthened by their predecessors. And because our leaders are chosen on the basis of their loyalty to the mission and their capability to address the prevailing needs A hundredfold implies of the University in the context of its history, an abundance of blessings together with they invariably advocate management by mission the principle of return, and their battle cry is always CONTINUITY. a commitment to The relentless pursuit of the university continue being fruitful. mission by each one of us allows generations of students to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life upon their incorporation as full-fledged UA&P dragons. As they participate in our activities, they give life and propel the consolidation of the university culture. The same happens in varying degrees with anyone who comes and engages in our sundry business as a teaching institution. As leaders rejoin the faculty and students graduate, teachers and administrative staff act as the constant standard-bearers for the UA&P culture and as champions of our mission. With patient, cheerful, and diligent work, they carry the organization forward, always faithful to the mission, and never distracted by other noble goals because they each have made a choice to be part of Team UA&P.

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CAMPUS LIFE

IN OUR HANDS:

Campus Safety and Security A university should foster knowledge, with excellence through education as its primary objective, embedded with a sense of professionalism and integrity. Everyone in the university community should be able to benefit from this environment, which enables students, teachers, and staff to go beyond what is expected of them and continuously display excellence. But what if one is robbed of the sense of safety in the university premises? What should one do? How should an academic institution respond to it?

Part of the orientation "It is part of the orientation for freshmen at the beginning of every school year," said Mr. Bernardo Granada, Student Affairs Officer of the Center for Student Affairs (CSA), commenting on how students are advised about safety and security on campus. Through orientation sessions provided by the Guidance Office, UA&P equips students with basic guidelines regarding what to avoid and what to do. Architect Raymund Go, Campus Maintenance and Planning Manager, thinks that students are more cautious now about leaving their belongings unattended.

"Because of CSA's initiative to orient the students during Freshstart to the difference between high school and college [life], making them aware [of their responsibility to take care of their belongings] lessens the incidences of theft," said Arch. Go, who handles the security details in the University as well.

Snatching incidents along Escrivá Drive While the University adopts measures to ensure safety within its premises, students should still make it a point to be vigilant. The most recent incidents occurred along Escrivá Drive involving an employee and a student whose handbags were snatched in separate occasions by a person riding a motorcycle.

Arch. Go and Mr. Granada work closely together to strengthen security in the campus.

"It was not a riding-in-tandem case; it was just one person riding along Escrivá [St. Josemaría Escrivá Drive] late one night," said Arch. Go, who emphasized that the peak of snatching incidents happens at 8:00 in the evening. UA&P's partner barangay, Barangay San Antonio, has been offering its assistance. The barangay usually conducts patrol visibility until 8:00 pm. After hearing of the incident, they willingly extended their patrol until 10:00 pm. Arch. Go advises all members of the UA&P community not to let down their guard at all times. His team is now monitoring incidents which happen after 10:00 pm.

Seek help and file a report In such cases, Mr. Granada and Arch. Go advise everyone to go to the nearest security guard immediately and ask for assistance. "[The] Security [personnel] has jurisdiction only in the campus, but the guards are instructed to go beyond the gates for visibility." In case of a snatching incident, Arch. Go and Mr. Granada suggest that it should always be reported to Barangay San Antonio. If the victim does not wish to report directly, he or she can give the facts to the guards, who will echo them to the barangay to prevent further incidents. "Without any formal complaint, Barangay San Antonio cannot do anything." Mr. Granada recalled an incident around four years ago in which two suspects were apprehended by the security and were brought to the police. "The problem was this: the students didn't want to pursue the case, so after a few days the perpetrators were released," he said. When asked if CSA is willing to help students secure an excuse

letter for their classes in case they want to file a report, Mr. Granada replied that these cases are considered emergency cases and are, therefore, valid reasons to be out of their classes.

Internal theft: less incidents With regard to internal theft, they both said that there had been a handful, but the last occurrence was more than two years ago. "The students now are more careful of their belongings, with fewer students leaving their things unattended," Arch. Go remarked. He also pointed out that social media seems to be a big help in getting lost items back to their owners. Mr. Granada also noted that the Facebook group "UA&P Voice Out" provides an enormous push to the students' increased vigilance. Lost and found items are posted and usually find their way back to the rightful owners.

When an incident occurs, one needs to be more observant of the immediate surroundings, so that detailed statements can be given to further the investigation. "Unlike before, things left in the Lost and Found now are pretty mundane: clothes, ID's," he said. Safety and security inside and outside the campus cannot be achieved without the help of the entire community. Everyone in UA&P should be vigilant and continue to look after each other. When an incident occurs, one needs to be more observant of the immediate surroundings, so that detailed statements can be given to further the investigation. —FLVisco

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CAMPUS LIFE

Living in a Residence Hall: a Shot at Integral Development JOSEPH ANDREW N. TICZON MA Humanities, Year V Any student coming out of high school and entering college usually has many questions running through his head as he makes the transition. Where is he going? Who is he? These questions can be difficult to answer. A student may think of himself only as a student. This seems acceptable, but ultimately this shortsighted view may stall him from gaining the most out of the university experience. The student has yet to catch on to the reality that his stay in the university is going to be one of the most formative years of his life, and that he can be formed in ways that may make him better or worse. So he should

make sure that he will be formed to be better, not only as a student but more especially as a person. One of the places where he will get a great deal of help in becoming a better person is a university residence hall, which is a building that provides sleeping and living quarters for a large number of college students. Residence halls have a lineup of activities geared toward forming the whole person. There are get-togethers with professionals, visits to the sick, cultural programs, excursions, and even sports evenings. The activities help students build up their academic and professional careers.

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Take it from Dr. Florencio Gaa, Dean of the UA&P School of Sciences and Engineering, who lived in a residence hall while taking his master's and doctorate degrees in mechanical engineering at the University of New South Wales in Kensington, Australia. For eight years, Warrane College, the residence hall for men that became his home away from home, provided him and the thousands of young men before him with opportunities to build solid values and professional attitudes for the benefit of their families and society. "One of the things that helped in Warrane is that we encouraged

everyone to study, from 7:00 to 10:00 in the evening," said Dr. Gaa. "The other one [that helped] was study weekends, a two- to threehour drive to a mountain place or to a beach house or wherever, and [the Warrane College] administration would give us all the food for the weekend, and we'd just stay there Saturday and Sunday, [like a] study retreat. Twelve hours of study over the weekend. They're very popular."

Artist's rendition of the soon-to-rise UA&P Residence Hall.

(Clockwise from left) Rooftop barbecue, Netherhall House, London, UK; Formal dinner at Warrane College in Kensington, Australia; Cocktails at Warrane, UNSW; The chapel in Warrane College

He added, "Every week, we had a formal dinner. All other meals are cafeteria style—you get into the dining room, get a tray, get food, and eat where you want. Formal dinner is Wednesday night, and the administration serves, and we dress up, and we have a guest speaker. We invite speakers from all sectors of society. There were NGO people, sports people, members of parliament, and former residents of Warrane who are now big names. It was very good." Arnil Paras, UA&P alumnus, found Netherhall House in Hampstead intellectually stimulating. He stayed in the intercollegiate hall of residence for male students for three years while taking his master's degree in the London School of Economics. "You get to meet people of different views, academic interests, cultural, linguistic backgrounds, and interacting with them simply makes it a very intellectually

fruitful experience." On top of all the activities that a university residence hall may offer is the family environment and homey experience it gives, with its individual bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, and a library to aid both for leisure and work. Some residence halls have chapels. These facilities help the student grow in all aspects—mind, body, and spirit—with the aim of making him a whole person. In Warrane, each of the five out of its eight floors are occupied by 25 residents plus two tutors. Every floor has a common or living room, which is the hub of activity. "There's a tradition of having coffee club every time at 10 pm, so people come up after dinner, which is around 7:00. They work on their own from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. They get together for about half an hour—tea, biscuits, coffee if you like," Dr. Gaa narrated. "There's a

chapel, a study room, a library—fully equipped, but everything is bigger." Fortunate to have lived in a residence hall set next to a football field, not only was Dr. Gaa provided with a scenic view each time he looked out his window, but also

"Living with others has its own challenges, but ultimately you come out of it with a richer experience of your university life." had a first-hand experience of how Australians are into sports. "The first week, Monday of orientation week, I heard a 'Bang! Bang! Bang!' on my door. The tutors were waking everyone up, getting everyone out of bed by 5:30 am. Everyone went to the beach at 5:30 in the morning! They played a game of football,

surfed, then went back to the college. There were campus tours, orientations. Afternoon was football." A student must also understand that he wears multiple hats. Other than being a student, he may also be a brother, a son, a nephew, an uncle, a friend, a leader, a follower, an athlete, and the list goes on, and it is important that all these voices work together in harmony. Despite personal problems or anxieties, he must be able to handle with peace and serenity all the responsibilities demanded of him—family time, studies, and extra-curricular activities. He must also devote time to exercise and prayer, have a social life, and get the right hours of sleep. "Discipline is always a problem," Dr. Gaa admitted. "There's always the bad guy who won't play along." Yet, he would still strongly recommend others to live in a residence hall. "Living with guys your own age and studying in the same university is really something quite enriching. They become your family for a while. You also get to know each other more. You see what they look like as they get out of bed, unshaven, stinking. You get to know them very, very well. These are friendships that will last a lifetime." With whole-person development, the student is able to apply in his daily life what he has learned about different things, including God, oneself, other people, society, and even nature. Arnil commented, "Living with others has its own challenges, but ultimately you come out of it with a richer experience of your university life." The university residence hall pushes for development that integrates the person, making him complete by primarily forming his principles as those will rule his life. This does not mean, however, that once one is done at the residence hall, one will be a complete or whole person, as that takes a lifelong journey. But at least he is on his way there. —With LMAlvarado

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S T UDEN T IN VOLV EMEN T

IN FOCUS: Student Exchange A library built with a museum, a coffee shop, and mini-theater rooms with international and local releases. A three-storey university health center the width of a mall, with facilities for smoking cessation, diet and nutrition counseling, and stress management. A learning environment so vibrant that even the lettuce that you usually ditch from your lunch plate gets studied for antioxidants. Imagine yourself having all these while studying what you are passionate about. Some of your fellow Dragons did not simply imagine. They lived it. All it took was an awareness about the student exchange program of UA&P. "When I was a freshman, I learned about the amazing ex-

periences of the alumni of the School of Management (SMN) in their exchange program in Korea; they shared these in one of the seminars of SMN. I got inspired by their stories. Since then, it became a part of my college bucket list," says Jose Alvaro "Jovi" Malig, now on his fourth year in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) Major in Management. In February 2015, Jovi, together with some of his classmates in BSBA, flew to South Korea and spent four months in Hallym University. "We were provided with everything we needed for our studies; this included facilities that used the latest technology," he said. Jovi forms part of the

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growing list of UA&P students participating in the student exchange program of UA&P. Started in 2000, the program seeks to provide practical training to students to prepare them for employment in the future, encourage them to learn the language and history of other countries, and experience other culture and traditions. Twenty outbound students had this unique experience in School Year 2013-2014. One of those who landed in South Korea that summer of 2014 was Regina Jane Avance単a. "I want to explore my capabilities by studying independently in a foreign country," the fifth-year Master of Science in Management (MScM) student declared. She

went to Dongguk University and took subjects on market research, financial management, and brand management. "I find Korea very interesting. Dongguk University is huge, and there are a lot of foreign students as well. They offer the best business education program in Korea," she shared. The universities of Hallym and Dongguk are two of UA&P's 11 partner universities in Asia. The University also has ties with nine universities in Europe, one university in North America, and three universities in Latin America. Inbound students from Europe and Asia started trickling in in 2010. Patrick Zeta, SMN instructor and MScM alumnus, recommends the student exchange

program to his friends and peers. In 2011, he went to Dongguk University with several of his MScM classmates to study operations management, management information systems, brand management, organizational behavior, and integrated marketing communications. "It exposes us (exchange students) and helps us adjust to other cultures, which is essential to becoming an effective manager," Patrick explained. "It also opens opportunities for us to learn new perspectives in management, which can help us become global thinkers." Not everything is business though. Jovi, Regina, and Patrick took advantage of their stay and explored their host

country. Regina, in particular, took to visiting cultural attractions. "I got to know the history of Korea," she remarked. Patrick answered, "I really enjoyed meeting new friends and hanging out with them." "Expect that everything is new," quipped Jovi, "but this is where the fun and true adventure come in." Join Jovi, Regina, Patrick, and many other UA&P students and alumni who grabbed the opportunity to enrich their academic and personal lives by applying for admission in the University's student exchange program. "In Focus: Student Exchange," continued on page 66 >>

Getting the Most Out of the Student Exchange Program

RESEARCH about the host country: its culture, language, people, events, and tourist destinations. CHECK the weather so that you can bring appropriate clothes. BRING extra money for emergency purposes. Or for shopping. PREPARE a checklist of adventures. IF you are restricted by budget, find out cool ways to enjoy the experience. CONTACT relatives and friends who live in the host country for possible reunion. BUILD friendships with the locals and international students. Learn their culture. WRITE a journal.

SHARE the rich culture of your own country. Be proud of it. VISIT tourist sites. It will definitely be fun and entertaining. TAKE advantage of public transportation to move around. It is cheaper to take subways and buses than to get a taxi. DO not be afraid to get lost because it is where you will learn and have fun at the same time. GET a buddy so that you can share groceries and split bills. PERFORM well in your classes because you are representing your school and country. From Jose Alvaro Malig, Regina Jane Avance単a, and Patrick Zeta, with inputs from Eunice Eliana Araullo.

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S T UDEN T IN VOLV EMEN T

LESSONS

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CANNES A Student's Perspective JUSTIN TROY V. BAUTISTA MA Integrated Marketing Communications, Year V

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Every year, many of the biggest names in advertising come together at The Cannes Lions Festival to recognize the year's greatest works in the competitive field. For this student taking up MA in Integrated Marketing Communications at the University of Asia and the Pacific, the Cannes experience was indeed awe-inspiring.

went there to represent the Philippines in the Roger Hatchuel Academy, which selects 35 students of advertising, marketing, or communications from around the world for a rigorous five-day course on creativity. The academy included several workshops and talks from industry leaders. Here are some of the most significant lessons I picked up from Cannes. 1. It is when you feel the smallest that you can grow the most. Cannes made me feel small, being just one student among big names. I was overwhelmed by the great works being honored and the great people behind them. I soon learned, however, to embrace the feeling. All I had to do was absorb the great ideas and learn from the best ad men and women around me. I hope I could apply the valuable learnings when the right time comes. 2. Industries are all connected. Great names from music, media, and digital were also in Cannes to offer their perspectives. In a way, they were connected to the advertising industry and this showed the beauty of the network that comes together to create good advertising. Even though agencies come up with ideas, it takes a lot of help from other fields to transform these ideas into actual campaigns.

I was impressed to see former US Vice President Al Gore discuss his environmental advocacy. I witnessed the complex relationship between celebrity Marilyn Manson and the media. Artist Mark Ronson was also in the house to discuss music in the digital age. All these seemingly disconnected industries all came together to create a harmonious environment in Cannes. 3. You never know who you're going to meet. Cannes Lions is an unreal collection of people from different countries who are open to forging new networks that could lead to the next Grand Prix. I remember meeting a Filipino-looking gentleman, who approached me and my colleagues and introduced himself.

It is when you feel the smallest that you can grow the most. He said he was from Pampanga but is now based in New York. After a little small talk, we traded business cards. It turned out that he was the chief of global recruiting for New York-based R/GA, which ended with 33 Cannes Lions awards. Now, I have a connection with the company, all because of a random encounter.

4. Be fearless, but selfless in collaborations. This was my key takeaway from Ryan Seacrest and Pharrell Williams' session entitled "Creating Constellations: Unleashing Creativity Through Collaboration." The humility that the popular recording artist showed during the talk just blew me away. Williams said he eagerly collaborates with other artists to learn more about his craft. He added that collaborations allow artists to come up with valuable work that would have been impossible to do on their own. I came away from that talk inspired to work with others more selflessly. I realized that great collaborations are products of unselfish partnerships that become avenues to grow together. 5. Be a blessing when you are blessed. After the amazing week that was the Cannes Lions' festival, I told myself that I would find ways to share my new ideas with other people. So many people dream of going to Cannes and I was able to check that off my bucket list before my college graduation. Truly, I was blessed with this opportunity; now I have to be a blessing to those around me. Cannes Lions is one of my most inspiring experiences. I am now more motivated than ever to one day become a good marketer and advertiser. I know that the advertising industry can contribute so much to improving our country. I hope one day, aspiring advertisers can set foot on the Cannes red carpet too, not only as student delegates, but as Filipinos being awarded another Cannes Lions award. Until then, I hope to keep taking baby steps toward the goal of putting out there great, creative work. This article first appeared in the Business Friday section of the Philippine Daily Inquirer on July 10, 2015. Reprinted with permission.

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SNIPPETS

Instruments of Choice Take a break. Put down that gadget. Pick a musical instrument, and get to know your school mates.

Ann Bernice C. De Lumen BS in Business Administration with Specialization in Business Analytics, Year II Started playing the cello at the age of 13

Seeing the people's faces gleam with joy as they appreciate and listen to the music I play inspires me to keep going.

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Vince Raphael V. Agcaoili Marie Andrea C. Pato BS in Business Administration with Specialization in Business Analytics, Year II

AB Humanities, Year III Started playing the guitar at the age of 7

What keeps me playing is the thrill of sharing what I can offer to people.

Started playing the piano at the age of 8

For me, the piano is a very enjoyable instrument. While playing it, one can easily express one's emotions. Playing the piano makes me feel at ease.

Noel Gabriel G. Alaurin BS in Industrial Engineering, Year II Started playing the ukulele at the age of 13

I really love music. I started singing and learning to play instruments when I was seven. It was then just a hobby, but it has turned out to be something I really want to do.

Marie Denise A. Jamila BS in Human Capital Development, Year III Started playing the drums at the age of 17

I just love the feeling of immersing myself in playing the drums especially when I'm alone. I can just close my eyes and get all creative in discovering different types of sound.

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Angela Sophia V. Chua BS in Business Administration, Year I Started playing the violin at the age of 12

Music runs in the family, and I can't imagine my life without it. I got a scholarship in this school because of it, and I can't think of anything that can make me stop playing beautiful music.

Andre Bernan C. De Lumen BS in Industrial Engineering, Year II Started playing the viola at the age of 11

Despite the busy college life, I still continue to play because music makes me happy especially when I see the people appreciate my performance.

Anthony Gerard M. Espiritu BS in Human Capital Development, Year III Started playing the saxophone at the age of 14

I still play my saxophone because I have fallen in love with music. It is a way for me to express myself. I don't know what I would do if there were no music around me.

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RELIGION

Information and Communication Technologies Office "What is despicable in the eyes of mortals has drawn the heart of Eternal Mercy."

PLACE

UA&P

Belens 2015

The Belens of the different schools and units once more took the spotlight as they lined the lobby of the Administration and Library Building (ALB) in conjunction with this year's Belen-making competition. Awarded the top three prizes during the University Christmas Celebration last December 18 are the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Office, the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), and the tandem of the Corporate Planning and Review (CPR) unit and the Public and International Affairs (PIA) sub-unit of the Corporate Communications Office (CCO). The participating units set up their Nativity scenes following the same theme declared by Pope Francis for the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, which is "Merciful like the Father."

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RELIGION

PLACE

College of Arts and Sciences "The saints reflect the mercy of God in their lives."

PLACE

Corporate Planning and Review Unit with the Public and International Affairs Office "Despite how His son suffered and died on earth, He continues to bless us from afar and hope for our return to His embrace."

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School of Economics

School of Management

Assets and Facilities Management Group

Human Resource Management Office

Center for Social Responsibility

School of Education and Human Development

University Library

Registrar's Office

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ENVIRONMENT

Can You Say

Laudato Si'? Dr. Theta C. Ponce, Associate Professor of the School of Sciences and Engineering, delivered the University Day Lecture on August 14, 2015. The lecture, entitled "Integral Ecology = Environmental Ecology + Divine Ecology," takes off from the Laudato Si', the latest encyclical of His Holiness Pope Francis, the title of which translates to "Praise be to you, my Lord." In the encyclical, the Roman Pontiff called the world's attention to the deteriorating state of the environment due to man's uncaring treatment of it and the unsustainable ways of production and consumption. Connecting the more familiar topic of environmental ecology to divine ecology, Dr. Ponce brought the audience to the conclusion that "an integral ecology is based on a fuller or more realistic view of the environment: it recognizes the fact that it is made up of material and non-material or spiritual elements that interact with each other and that a spiritual living God made it." Dr. Ponce reminded the audience of the specific actions and habits that they can put into practice for the benefit of the planetary environment. Echoing the Holy Father's call, she gave some recommendations.

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1. Change our lifestyles toward a more sober or sustainable one, an outlook that focuses on our essential needs as social persons and not on an over-consumerist attitude that holds that "more is always better" instead of "sometimes, having less can be better." 2. Do something more concrete. For instance, walk whenever possible instead of riding a motor vehicle that burns up carbon-emitting fuel. Walking strengthens our body, enables us to spend less, and helps us think better. We can also switch off unnecessary lights, write on both sides of the paper, set the air-conditioner at a moderately cool temperature, use more of renewable energy sources (such as solar or wind), use the Internet and social media only when needed, and buy energy-efficient Dr. Theta C. Ponce appliances and cars. 3. Reduce the use of material resources and focus more on spiritual resources (for instance, knowledge of the sciences, culture, the arts, and supernatural graces). 4. Strive for eco-efficiency. Use waste materials as input for other things. Recycle, reuse, repair, and reduce. Note that God himself, although infinitely creative, exercises these ecological practices not just in relation to His material creation (He imposes on His material creation conservation laws such as those on matter, energy, momentum, and charge; recycles materials via the water cycle, oxygen cycle, carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, and other environmental cycles; and commands that the disciples gather the leftovers of his miracle of the multiplication of bread and fishes) but also in his spiritual creation. For instance, to save what has been damaged and lost due to sin, God's Son offers His life to repair the damage and restore us back to life (supernatural life) and works on perfecting us, developing us through the Holy Spirit's work of sanctification, and sharing with us His own Mother to facilitate the struggle to be saints. So perhaps we can also say that God is a conservationist and a restorationist. 5. Plant more trees and avoid deforestation. 6. Dialogue with others to arrive at better solutions and cooperate toward achieving mutually agreed upon goals. Think global and act local and global. Cooperate with others in reducing greenhouse gas emissions that foster climate change. Do scientific research on how to do things more efficiently, for instance by generating less waste. Work for the sustainability of the planet. 7. For businesses, besides striving for reasonable profitsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the supposed "lifeblood" of businessâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;exert effort toward worthwhile initiatives: a. Enhance the work and living conditions of their stakeholders (staff, customers, and communities they operate in) b. Protect and enhance the environment by sponsoring reforesta-

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tion, biodiversity conservation, and social outreach projects c. Institute good governance practices, and policies d. Promote good culture and cleaner energy sources, etc. e. Learn the science and art of sustainable harvesting of resourcesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; that is, harvest resources at a rate at which nature is given time to recover or to regenerate itself and cleanse itself. Problems arise when we consume natural resources and dump pollution at rates faster than nature can regenerate itself and cleanse itself. In manmade global warming for instance, with all our energy-production, manufacturing, and transport activities, we produce CO2 faster than the rate at which nature can sequestrate or remove the excess CO2 from the atmosphere through plant use and storage in various structures (inside the earth, limestone, etc.). 8. Actively promote peace in the family, community, nations, and the world. Conflicts and wars are harmful to the environment and to human beings. Knowledge of how things work, beliefs, goals, the ultimate origin and ultimate future of things can lead a person to modify his/her behavior toward the more long-term good instead of the immediate good. Let us bear in mind at all times our responsibility as stewards of creation. Tim Flannery, climate change and environmental sustainability expert, refers to this responsibility in his book Here on Earth: "The truth is that no other species can perceive environmental problems or correct them, which means that the responsibility for managing this world of wounds we've created is uniquely ours." 9. Develop a greater sense of gratitude and appreciation for Planet Earth and all the creatures in it that God gave us to serve as our common home and life support system. We tend "The truth is that to better take care of things no other species can when we know that some very perceive environmental important person has given problems or correct them to us for our own good. them, which means that Thanking God every day for His the responsibility for earthly blessings reminds us of managing this world of our responsibility to take good wounds we've created care of God's creation for the is uniquely ours." sake of all the human beings and other creatures, present T I M FL A N N ERY, I N H IS BOOK HERE ON EARTH and future, that depend on it to survive and live. 10. Since the natural sciences give us information and data on how things work and, therefore, on how to sustainably manage and justly use the Earth's natural resources, it is important for countries to support and encourage continuing research and educational programs in the natural sciences and for policy and decision makers to be informed about the progress of science and its role in sustainable development.

FA M I LY

Family is Forever...

Meet Herbert Fisher, Sr. and Zelmyra George of North Carolina, United States. They had been married for 86 years and 290 days (yes, f-o-r-e-v-e-r) before Herbert passed away at the age of 105. After two years, she followed suit. Before Herbert's death, he and Zelmyra were interviewed about their marriage. Asked about the most important thing that they remind themselves of at the end of a bad relationship day, they said: "Remember: marriage is not a contest; never keep a score. God has put the two of you together on the same team to win." The reporter asked: "What made you realize that you could spend the rest of your lives together? Were you scared at all?" The old couple answered, "With each day that passed, our relationship was more solid and secure. Divorce was never an option窶馬ot even a thought." Herbert and Zelmyra were two of the countless names and faces of real people introduced to the attendees of "Family is Forever," two afternoons of sessions on marriage and family life initiated by the Human Resource Management (HRM) Office on November 4 and 6 in line with the Marian Year for the Family convoked by Bishop Javier Echevarrﾃｭa, Prelate of Opus Dei. The said Marian year ends on December 27 this year, the liturgical feast of the Holy Family.

A vocation The participants, whether married or single, got a fresh take on marriage disagreements and ways to handle them from one of the university chaplains, Fr. Edgar Soria, during the doctrine class given to University staff on November 4. He reminded them that marriage is a vocation. "It is a calling," he said, "and any calling from God includes grace."

Through the years: Mr. Herbert Fisher, Sr. and Mrs. Zelmyra George

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"It is the same with the family. Go back to the basics: family time." (L-R) Mr. and Mrs. Zapanta from EduChild Foundation, together with Mr. Buenafe and Mrs. Robles of UA&P, spoke of the insights they gained from the International Family Congress they attended in Mexico in October 2015.

For those experiencing difficulties in their vocation, he had this to say: "A vocation always implies a good outcome. If God calls you, it is because God knows there is good in what you are going to do." If in doubt, he suggested this: "You go to the caller: God." Reflecting St. JosemarĂa EscrivĂĄ's thoughts on marriage and disagreements, Fr. Soria emphasized the need for married couples to love their children and spouse all the time, and the best way to do this is "to be always with Jesus." He encouraged the frequent reception of the sacraments and the commitment to daily practices in little things such as controlling one's laziness and language, asking for forgiveness, and laughing at oneself.

The best of times Dr. Antonio Torralba, holder of the Mariano & Estelita De Jesus Que Professorial Chair for Family and Youth Education, discussed the current events and issues challenging the family, youth, and societyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from gender orientation to pornography, "term marriage" (marriage renewable upon certain terms), "throuples" (three people getting married), self-adulation, drug addiction, and depression. He pointed out that statistics and researches are good, but behind them are individual persons. "Whatever talk on marriage [you attend], whatever tip you get, even if what is presented is good, in the end, it's really about how my child is, how my wife is, or how my husband is." He repeatedly emphasized the need for friendship and confidence and the importance of personal dealings with friends, more so with one's own children. He gave parents this reminder: "Do not allow your child to reach the point of not being able to talk [to you]."

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Though the challenges confronting the family today seem to illustrate "the worst of times" in Charles Dickens' introduction in A Tale of Two Cities, Dr. Torralba chose to emphasize the English novelist's first few words: It was the best of times. "Fidelity is still strong. Conversion still takes place. And so do contrition and total forgiveness," the CAS professor said. He affirmed the University's role in helping children face their family issues, and encouraged both parents and mentors to continue dealing with the youth. "You may not be able to lift a child up, but you will certainly do everything you can not to make him fall," he ended.

Balance Bringing their Mexico experience to the table on November 6 were guests Mr. Sonny and Mrs. Yollie Zapanta from EduChild Foundation, together with UA&P employees Mrs. Maria Mercedes Robles and Mr. Cyrus Paolo Buenafe. They, together with 75 other Filipino participants, attended the 19th International Family Congress in Mexico City organized by the International Federation for Family Development (IFFD), which supports and promotes initiatives for families and married couples. The four guests were one in observing that the 1,800 participants from more than 20 countries all have the same concerns in trying to put up happy, strong families. One issue is the youth's fixation on technology use, to which Mrs. Zapanta commented, "You cannot just tell children, 'Don't use that' or 'Don't do this.' We should provide alternative activities." She described how the children today lack physical activities and grow up rather feeble. "Balance. I think that's the answer. Help them acquire good habits. Help them acquire criteria." Her better-half seconded her by saying, "When

things become complicated, you go back to the basics," citing work-related problems whose solutions turned out to be very simple. "It is the same with the family. Go back to the basics: family time," suggested Mr. Zapanta. Mr. Buenafe, chair of the Department of Information Science and Technology of the UA&P School of Sciences and Engineering, shared the comments of a Polish panelist who said that smartphones are not recommended for children because they are like computers, and connectivity to the Internet is so easy. "As regards the old mobile phone that we have—that can work," Mr. Buenafe answered in reference to the need of parents to contact their children. He added, "As an I.T. guy, I follow the principle: 'A fool with a tool is still a fool.' It doesn't matter whether you have a lot of good tools out there." UA&P Corporate Communications Office Managing Director Mrs. Robles, who was also the host of the gettogether, gave this concise recommendation on marriage and family life: "For as long as we question ourselves, for as long as we examine our parenting, our being spouses, success will come eventually. If you do not question yourself, you will become complacent. But as long as you look for answers and you pray about it, the right answers [to marriage and family difficulties] will come."

Responsibilities Dr. Torralba returned on the last session of "Family is Forever" to facilitate the workshop on the challenges and issues faced by the Filipino family and what each individual can do to respond to them. Among the threats to the family that the participants saw are parental absenteeism, poor work-life balance, 'instant' mode of living, communication challenges, and absence of supernatural outlook. However, they revealed that they still see most Filipino families practising traditional values (such as respect for the elders), trusting in their family and in God's mercy (for instance, when making important decisions in life), and manifesting optimism, resiliency, and cheerfulness when calamities strike or difficulties arise. When asked "What can you do [to address the threats]?," the participants came out with five answers: (1) pray, (2) smile, (3) understand, (4) reach out, and (5) be forgiving. As to what they think UA&P can do, they responded that the University can hold annual family days, conduct family visioning courses, strengthen existing family enrichment programs, and incorporate other family-friendly policies in the system. Although marriage and the family are being attacked on all fronts, Dr. Torralba provided an encouraging response to it in one of his sessions: "But there is the grace of restoring and creating a heritage. We would like to restore that heritage." —LMAlvarado

...And best arguments are one-liners Are disagreements normal? Yes. Do they have to be long? Indeed not. Try these tips to resolve disagreements with ease. Avoid the following: • Proving who shouts the loudest • Grabbing longer "airtime" (The best argument is a one-liner.) • Disagreeing when you know you lack sleep, hydration, or merienda • Giving importance to "my hurts…" • Disagreeing in public (with children especially)

Best practices in disagreements • Schedule it after a date or a good meal. • Have a three-point agenda and a timer. • The maximum time to disagree is seven minutes. • The one who provokes overtime pays for the next fine dining date.

To reduce disagreements... • Have fun or enjoyable activities together every week. • Try to compete with each other in making the life of the other enjoyable, bearable, meaningful. • Remain young in loving each other. • Do things together. • Never be apart till death do you part.

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MARRIAGE AND THE COMMON GOOD DR. BERNARDO M. VILLEGAS Center for Research and Communication

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When the 48 members of the Constitutional Commission that drafted the Philippine Constitution of 1987 unanimously decided to declare that "Marriage is an inviolable institution," they were not formulating a religious principle. Beside the fact that members of the commission belonged to different religions (or no religion), a few of them were leftists from the "rainbow coalition" that brought President Cory Aquino to power. The defense of marriage as an inviolable institution stemmed from the conviction that stable marriages promote the public good. It should not be a surprise, therefore, that 18 years later, a group of 54 specialists in history, economics, psychiatry, law, sociology, and philosophy arrived at the same conclusion in a conference held in Princeton, New Jersey. Under the sponsorship of Social Trends Institute and Witherspoon Institute, this inter-religious and multicultural assembly also declared that stable marriages are essential to promoting the common good. They came out with what are known as the ten Princeton Principles

on Marriage and the Common Good, also declaring that marriage is an inviolable institution that should be protected by the State to promote the common good of society. As a Prologue to the Ten Principles, the 54 signatories observed that in recent years, the concept of marriage has been seriously weakened, with very negative consequences for the whole of society. The four more worrisome factors are divorce, live-in couples, illegitimate children, and same-sex marriages. By resorting to reason, the specialists concluded that marriage protects the children, men, and women, and their welfare. It is especially important that the marriage institution enjoy good health in a free society, which necessarily depends on its citizens to govern their private lives and to educate their children in a responsible way, making possible the desirable limitation of the reach, coverage, and power of the State. The weakening of marriage has the greatest negative impact especially on the most vulnerable

MARRIAGE

sectors of society: the minorities and the poor pay a very high and disproportionate price when marriage is weakened in their respective communities. Marriage also offers in the union between a man and a woman a good that they cannot find in any other thing: the mutual and complete surrender of their person. Thus, marriage is the enduring union between husband and wife, a good in itself and a benefit to public interests and the common good. The following are the ten Princeton Principles that link marriage and the common good: 1. Marriage is a personal union that should last for the entire life between a man and a woman. 2. Marriage is a human good of profound significance that elevates and perfects our social and sexual nature. 3. As a general rule, men and women who are married enjoy a better life. 4. Marriage protects and promotes the welfare of children. 5. Marriage sustains civil society and promotes the common good.

6. Marriage is an institution that creates wealth in increasing human and social capital. 7. When the marriage institution is weakened, inequalities worsen since the children suffer the consequences of growing up in homes without progenitors who are committed to the family. 8. A society that believes in marriage protects political freedom and fosters limited government. 9. The laws that govern marriage are of great importance. 10. "Civil matrimony" and "religious matrimony" cannot be rigidly and totally dissociated from one another. These principles transcend religious convictions. They are a cultural product of

Thus, marriage is the enduring union between husband and wife, a good in itself and a benefit to public interests and the common good.

wide experience and human reflection and are backed up by empirical evidences from the social sciences. A culture of marriage, however, cannot flourish in a society whose main institutionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;academic, judiciary, legislative, and religiousâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not only fail to defend marriage, but in reality worsen its situation, both conceptually and in practice. It is not the state that should create a culture of marriage. Families, religious communities, and civil institutions, together with intellectual, moral, religious, and artistic leaders, must tread the right path. Families, religious communities, civil society, and law makers must work together in order to achieve the same objective: strengthen marriage so that each year there are more children who grow up close to their mothers and fathers within a conjugal union that is lasting. The future of civil society depends on this. There is no other way to sustain a healthy and happy society. This article of UA&P co-founder Dr. Villegas first appeared in Manila Bulletin on May 15, 2015. You may reach the author at bernardo.villegas@uap.asia.

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SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT PHILIPPINE CO-OPERATIVES In celebration of the 100th year of the co-operative movement in the Philippines MR. BIENVENIDO P. NITO, School of Economics

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1. The co-operative movement in the Philippines turned 100 years old in 2015. The Rural Credit Co-operative Association Act (PA No. 2508), authored by Rep. Rafael Corpuz of Zambales and Reps. Palma and Singson, was passed on February 15, 1915. Celebrations for this occasion were held in October, which is the declared National Co-operative Month in the Philippines. 2. Our national heroes got themselves involved in co-operatives too. In 1896, Dr. Jose P. Rizal initiated an agricultural marketing co-operative while in exile in Dapitan. In 1898, Emilio Jacinto organized a credit co-operative in Laguna. It failed. Then in 1902, Isabelo de los Reyes was asked to head a co-operative association of a group of printers. It became the Uni贸n Obrero Dem贸crata in February 2, 1902, the first Philippine labor federation. 3. You can earn a degree in co-operative management. In 1989, Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) founded the Institute of Co-operatives, which offered a degree of Bachelor in Co-operatives. Today, there are three specializations in this degree: co-operative financial management and accounting, co-operative business management, and co-operative education and community development. Some other schools that offer a degree in co-operative management are the West Visayas State University in Iloilo City, the Mariano Marcos State University in Ilocos Norte, the University of Antique, and the University of the Philippines Los Ba帽os in Laguna. The University of Asia and the Pacific also once offered a 10-month-long modular Advanced Course in Co-operative Management (ACMC) for managers and leaders of co-operatives with the support from the Hanns Seidel Foundation of Germany. 4. Philippine co-operatives, predominantly offering credit services, have diversified into health services, housing, transportation, and utilities. Where there used to be only Church-based, institution-based, and community-based co-operatives, there are now co-op banks, coop insurance, large electric co-operatives, and hospital co-operatives. 5. Members of co-operatives come from all walks of life: from farmers, fisher folks, and microentrepreneurs to teachers, soldiers, private and government employees, health professionals, engineers, bankers, service and industrial workers, and persons who are differently abled (PWD's). 6. The two biggest co-operatives in terms of assets in the country today were founded in early 1980's. These are the ACDI MPC, which was initiated by officers and men of the Philippine Air Force, and the Philippine Army Finance Center Producers Co-operative (PAFCPIC), which was founded by officers and men of the Philippine Army. 7. Other big co-operatives in terms of assets and memberships are those inspired by Catholic teachings, such as the First Community Credit Co-operative founded in Xavier University of Cagayan de Oro City, the Baguio Benguet Community Credit Co-operative founded in Saint Louis University of Baguio City, the Tagum Co-operative founded in Tagum Parish at Tagum City, the Dumaguete Cathedral Credit Cooperative of Dumaguete City, and the Perpetual Help Credit Co-operative in Tacloban City founded with the help of Redemptorist Fathers.

8. The Catholic Church has always supported the establishment of co-operatives. In 1957, the Church issued a resolution calling for the organization of credit co-operatives in parishes all over the country as part of their social action projects. Aside from the Catholics, the Protestants and the Aglipayans continued to be active in organizing co-operatives too. Comments on credit unions and the economy of giving can be found in the encylicals Rerum Novarum of Pope Leo XIII and Caritas in Veritate by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. His Holiness Pope Francis, in his address to the representatives of the Confederation of Italian Co-operatives on February 28, 2015, challenged the co-operatives to be in the forefront of creating jobs especially for the youth; finding social welfare solutions in the area of health services to attend to the needs of the elderly; proposing innovative intervention for the poorest, those living in existential peripheries; promoting work-family life balance to help mothers; and investing well, above all in initiatives that are truly necessary. 9. Some cooperatives failed due to mismanagement. The Philippine Co-operative Code of 2008 and its IRR 2015 mandated training regulations for officers of cooperatives to solve the perennial problem CRC Asia Pacific Co-operative Leaders' Forum held in Cagayan de Oro City on July 9-11, 2014. of lack of co-op education and training. 10. Republic Act 6939 of 1990 created Our national heroes got the Co-operative themselves involved in co-operatives too. In 1896, Development Authority (CDA) and its Charter, Dr. Jose P. Rizal initiated which is duly an agricultural marketing mandated by law co-operative while in to register and monitor exile in Dapitan. the performance of co-operatives in the Philippines. The Philippine Co-operative Code of 2008 under Republic Act 9520 was passed amending RA 6938. The Implementing Rules and Regulation of RA 9520 was finally adopted in 2015 in time for the centennial celebration of the co-operative movement. The Quezon City-based national office of CDA reported a grand total of 24,652 registered co-operatives on December 31, 2014 with over 10 million in membership. Mr. Nito teaches at the School of Economics and acts as adviser and member of the Board of Directors of various primary credit, multipurpose, and advocacy co-operatives. He writes and speaks on co-operative training, co-operative management and governance, and strategic planning and trainers' training for co-operatives.

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AWARDS

THE 2015 TRAILBLAZERS For their exemplary dedication and service to UA&P, 47 employees were recognized in an awarding ceremony on December 18 during the University Christmas Celebration.

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Mr. Celso N. Caparoso (AFM)

Mrs. Ma. Socorro B. Claudio (CAS)

Mr. Efren N. del Rosario (AFM)

Dr. Ma. Lourdes B. Gonzalez (CAS)

Dr. Jerome G. Kliatchko (SCM)

Mr. Bienvenido P. Nito (SEC)

PLATINUM

25 years Mrs. Ninfa D. Oriola (HRM)

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Mrs. Lani Angelina S. Cervantes (AFM)

Ms. Paulina E. Culaton (FMR)

Ms. Ma. Concepcion T. del Valle (EO)

Dr. Paul A. Dumol (CAS)

Ms. Arlene E. Idquival (SEC)

Dr. Raymund N. Pangilinan (SMN)

Mr. Dionisio C. Papelleras (CSR)

Dr. Cid L. Terosa (SEC)

Dr. Corazon T. Toralba (CAS)

GOLD

20 years 30

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Mrs. Rosa Andrea C. Agbayani (SED)

Mr. Reynaldo P. Aspera (LIB)

Mrs. Sherilyn E. Balanag (CPR)

Dr. Clement C. Camposano (CAS)

Dr. Panfilo Amadeo A. David (SSE)

Mrs. Carolyn V. de Guzman (ICT)

SILVER

15 years Ms. Juliet B. dela Cruz (AFM)

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Mr. Edwin A. Garcia (LIB)

Mrs. Felicidad B. Mallari (CAS)

Mrs. Anita A. Martin (CAS)

Mr. Ruben B. Nicolas, Jr. (CSR)

Dr. Ferdinand S. Pi単gul (SED)

Dr. Maria Veronica P. Quilinguin (SSE)

Mrs. Alonica R. Salazar (SEC)

Mr. Arthur Joseph I. Vito Cruz (CAS)

SILVER

15 years 32

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Ms. Ana Louisa G. Abrau (CHP)

Mrs. Emeliza M. Cerrer (SMN)

Mrs. Theresa Ma. Inez B. Cortes (CAS)

Mr. Allan Francisco D. Jesalva (EO)

Dr. Arnel E. Joven (CAS)

Ms. Mairene A. Leynes (CAS)

BRONZE

10 years Mr. Dean Edward A. Mejos (CAS)

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Mrs. Ma. Julieta B. Mogol (FMR)

Mrs. Lota Kristine C. San Juan-Nable (SMN)

Mrs. Cathelin V. Pa単er (HRM)

Mrs. Zenia P. Ramos (CAS)

Mrs. Gizelle Antonette L. Tan (SED)

Mrs. Arianne A. Vito Cruz (CSA)

BRONZE

10 years 34

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The First

The University President

100 DAYS

When the weight of responsibility for 2,500 individuals falls on your shoulders, will your first day in office be different from the hundredth, or even the last? Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog, newly installed president of UA&P, shares his thoughts on the concerns that took up his first 100 days. Read on as he puts into words the plans that will shape the University's future.

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Your first 100 days as University president have gone by. How would you describe it? The first one hundred days was an exciting learning experience. I learned that UA&P has very talented, tireless, and committed people. Harnessing these talents and energy toward committing to a common mission is important. I did not expect though that I will have to prepare and deliver many opening and closing remarks. [smiles] Did you lose weight? Despite the many cocktails, coffee, breakfast, lunch, and dinner meetings that I have had to attend as President, I seem to have managed to control my weight. How was the shift from being a college dean to becoming a university president? The view from the ManCom level is very different from the view from the School level. From the ManCom level, one can see how every administrative unit and school activity, plan, and strategy should relate and complement each

other while working toward a common mission and vision. From this level, one can see the direction the University should be taking given the mission, the resources, and capabilities, the unique but complementary differences of each School's programs, researches, initiatives,

I learned that UA&P has very talented, tireless, and committed people. Harnessing these talents and energy toward committing to a common mission is important. and target markets. Alignments and misalignments, as well as gaps between what the University is doing and what it should be doing can be observed from the ManCom level. Policies, strategies, and plans should take into account all the available information to avoid falling into the dangerous trap of thinking that the solutions at the school level (tactical and operational) should be adopted at the

university (strategic) level and vice versa. Communication, therefore, is key so that everyone begins to share and appreciate the perspective; thus everyone is able to understand, support, and rally around the mission, the activities, the strategies, and the policies of the University. Has the change in leadership role affected your family life? How are Ms. Prim and Regina adjusting? Despite the busy and demanding schedule at the office, I have to make sure that, as much as possible, family time remains untouched as it was before I took on this responsibility. If there will be any adjustments, it will have to be from my side. Recently, I have been asking Prim and Regina more often to pray for UA&P and me. Describe the Installation Day. What was the highlight of that day for you? For me, there were two highlights: the Mass right after the installation and the lunch with the University community to celebrate the occasion. The prayers and the warm reception were enough to inspire me to do what I should do in the office. What were the first three things you did upon transferring office? The first three things I did were (1) take out my things from the boxes and organize them in the office (I completed these on the inaugural day), (2) review the current activities and directions of the University, and (3) start meeting people in UA&P.

Dr. Padojinog, together with key officers of the University, welcomed delegates from the Griffith University of Australia headed by Prof. Russell Trood, Director of Griffith Asia Institute (fifth from right).

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What are your priority projects? The ManCom's priorities are the short-term six-to-seven-month projects focused on reviewing, strengthening, and/or installing systems and procedures

on the following areas: faculty policies; effective and cost-efficient digital and IT platform; marketing program; enhanced evaluation tools and their supporting policies; lean and active coordinating body between the ManCom and the academic and administrative operations; accessible policy manual; options for the University in preparation for K-12; and setting concrete directions for the next three years. Institution building demands that we complete all these before we even think of addressing the more strategic and important issues like geographical and academic expansion, development of faculty and administrative personnel, and recruitment of qualified faculty who share our mission and culture. What would you want to keep in the University? I want everyone to keep in mind and in place the mission of the University: whole-person education and academic innovation in service to society. You've already had several Kapihan sessions with the University employees. Do these sessions contribute to your decision making? These Kapihan sessions are very important, and they indeed help a lot in decision making. These are venues to get inputs needed to refine decision making, evaluate and monitor the impact or the lack of it on current policies, know community concerns and news, and share the plans for the University. I think these sessions should continue perhaps every other month. In the context of the University, describe in one word the following: a. Internal communication— confidential b. Business relationships—goldmine c. Income generation—endowments

Dr. Padojinog sat down with UA&P employees on the Kapihan session organized by the People Development Committee on September 21, 2015.

d. Desired university climate— teamwork e. Freshman intake—optimistic f. August school opening—unfamiliar g. Senior high school offering—novel h. Welcome speeches—unpredictable If you were to ask the employees one question, what would it be? If you want to contribute to efforts to help UA&P achieve and live its mission, what are the three concrete personal virtues you should work on? What should the University expect in the following 910 days or so? In the following 910 days, we will work on the following: • ACADEMICS • New and innovative top- notch academic programs • Quota programs or courses

• SYSTEMS • Fully integrated IT system • 360-evaluation system for faculty and administrative staff assessment and promotion • Strong alumni and graduate placement programs • Effective mentoring monitoring and evaluation system • Systematized reporting of extension programs • RESEARCH AND EXTENSION PROGRAMS • Five new professorial chairs • In-house corporate executive programs • STRATEGIC • Institutional autonomy • Geographical expansion in the South

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ONTO THE THIRD ACT:

The Monomyth of Dr. Mariano

The First

100 DAYS Dr. Jose Maria Mariano served as President of the University and of the UA&P Foundation, Inc. for almost five terms.

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Though there have been earlier versions both written and spoken, it was Joseph Campbell's The Hero with a Thousand Faces that first introduced the concept of the monomyth. In summary, the monomyth follows the narrative archetype of a hero venturing out from his mundane life, fighting fantastical and extraordinary forces, which will end in a decisive victory, only to go back to his ordinary life to share the boons of his travels with his fellow men. One need not go beyond the hallowed halls of the University to go on an epic adventure. Upon accepting the position of University President back in 2000, Dr. Jose Maria Arsenio Mariano ventured into a monomyth of his own: tackling the unknown, sailing untested waters, and fighting back a sea of adversaries that attack him and the Institution. He has humored diplomats, shared anecdotes with CEOs, and over the span of 15 years has worn his blue barong to numerous MOA signings more than anyone can count. On June 15, 2015, he turned over the presidency to Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog, the fourth in line. When asked how he keeps himself busy these days, the former University President said that he is ankle-deep in photography. Specifically, of washrooms. "One of the things I've been engaged in is taking photographs of the washrooms, et cetera," said Dr. Mariano during one of our interview sessions in his new office in the fifth floor landing of ACB. It is not so much taking artistic photos of the toilets as advocating the restoration of the condition of UA&P's washrooms back to their pristine state. He joked, "Before, when you went to the toilets, they smelled so nice that you could lie down on the floor." For him, small details like sparkling toilets and orderly classrooms all contribute to the integral formation of a person. Though people in a university primarily focus on studying, teaching, and doing research, to him all of these will not be possible without the "support."

Dr. Mariano vividly shared one experience in a study center in England, where he asked if all the water fountains worked, knowing that most of the water fountains in the Philippines do not. "I asked half-jokingly, 'Does it work?' Then [the guide] suddenly became serious, 'Of course, this is a center of Opus Dei!' From that perspective, everything is either formative or deformative." It is this idea that emanated throughout the interview, showing that for Dr. Mariano, the so-called "support," whether it be the service personnel or the administration staff, all have a hand in the formation of the students. It is also this mindset that demonstrates how the act of serving the school as a president is more a call to service than a promotion. However, he also emphasizes that as soon as the Board finds someone else to take up the position, the faculty member goes back to his teaching. "Because that is his main task: teach, research, and mentor. If the faculty member entrusted with a governance task is cut off from teaching and research, he will not know what he is governing anymore." Unfortunately, Dr. Mariano was caught in a bit of a snag. By official ruling, the presidency should have lasted three terms at most, to which the candidate could easily go back to his previous tasks. This did not happen to Dr. Mariano. "I was warned that at this point in time when we're still new—we haven't even reached fifty years—I shouldn't expect this rule to be obeyed. It will take a long time for the University to develop people that can do that kind of academic service and governance," he quipped. Luckily for Dr. Mariano, even after 15 years, he never left teaching. Back when he was a full-time faculty member of CAS, he taught mathematics. He has always loved teaching the humanities though: Foundations of the Humanities to senior students and Philosophy of Art to M.A. students. Dr. Mariano continued, "That is why I have endeavored all these years not to be cut off from teaching."

Aside from teaching Humanities students again, he is finally getting back into research. He fondly explained how he at last has the opportunity to write down his teacher's notes for his Foundations of the Humanities class, since he has been the only teacher capable of driving the students to whip up disputationes left and right on a weekly basis. "I know I'm not going to live forever," laughed Dr. Mariano while discussing his academic duties. "I have to write things down, for Foundations [of the Humanities] especially. Philo[sophy] of Art is easier since it's in a book." Aside from the Humanities, Dr. Mariano is also preparing himself to teach Philosophy of Law. He strongly believes that the art of disputatio can be applied to Law students.

If the faculty member entrusted with a governance task is cut off from teaching and research, he will not know what he is governing anymore. "In Law school, they have what is called 'recitation,' which is mostly memory work. What I'd like to do is introduce the disputatio method and try to see if it will flourish there. That will be different, but it will hone their reasoning." Dr. Mariano is also looking at teaching mathematics post K-12 curriculum. Looking even farther into the future, he also wants to participate in building the contribution of the University to the field of philosophy. "Needless to say, I am enjoying all the available time that I now have to prepare my classes and go over the work of my students. I have also taken on student mentoring assignments—at each year level—something I had not been able to do when I was in administration." The Center for Social Responsibility is developing a field of sustainability theory, and Dr. Mariano was invited to participate. From his standpoint, Dr. Mariano believes

that adopting the philosophy of person ensures the impact of corporate social responsibility on the country. However, he believes that he still has quite a bit of work to do on this aspect, since it is not a field that he has previously covered. Finally, Dr. Mariano is working on institutional identity. Given that institutional identity is multi-faceted and will probably shift when K- 12 is integrated into the curriculum, he plans to take it from the academic perspective, "to strengthen the kind of identity our University wants to project." He continued, "The pride of place we accord to liberal education…is sufficient motivation to dig deeper in our understanding of how in demonstrable ways liberal education is to retain its relevance and value in our day and age." With all his books lined up against the wall in his office at the fifth floor landing of the ACB, Dr. Mariano is happy at being relieved from his administrative work. He says that it is tempting to just let go of all concerns and just bury himself in books and catch up with his reading list. He does believe, however, that the conviction to work for the Institution and the calling to make a contribution to the community where one operates are still there. "In a way, my current academic concerns are contiguous with those I have had the honor and privilege to mind during the years I was doing administrative work." With Joseph Campbell's Monomyth, the adventure of a hero ends when he shares the boon of his travels and adventures with his fellow men. Just barely in his third act, Dr. Mariano's narrative as a member of the University is far from over. Though he is having a considerable amount of time adjusting ("I had to get used to making my own work schedule rather than getting the secretary to tell me what needs doing"), he looks forward to doing what he wants to do rather than what he has to do. He is recognizably ready to set off onto another adventure, this time fully focused on academics. For now, he is in his office at the fifth floor landing, probably enjoying a good book from his collection. —FLVisco

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The First

100 DAYS Freshmen The youngest in school, initially friendless, virtually a stranger. How do college freshmen fare in their first 100 days in a university? Three first-year students share their thoughts.

Yca, MA IMC "There isn't just one reason for choosing a college. You weigh out the options and you see which one is best for you," said Frances Audrey Bascon, or Yca, when asked why she chose UA&P despite the different scholarship offerings from other colleges. "My dad helped as well, since he used to work for Dr. Jesus Estanislao*," she continued. The bubbly Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications freshman was not too shy to admit that after receiving her two letters from UA&P (admission letter and scholarship letter, an event she calls "monumental"), she researched on what the school offers. Having her interests in mind, she looked up the organizations she could join, and immediately set her eyes on the UA&P Firestarters, the University's official cheerdance group. Predictably, on Org Day of Freshstart, Yca signed up for the UA&P Firestarters. This proved to be a great choice after the group emerged champions of the recently concluded 15th WCSA Cheerdance Competition, where she played a role in the winning routine. Despite the quasi-nightly training sessions, Yca still finds time for her studies. She finds her first semester load easy, saying that she was trained to always pursue excellence and deliver quality work. "Schoolwork is stressful, but it all boils down to time management." Yca shares that mentoring plays a big part of her first 100 days as well, saying mentoring can keep everyone Yca shares that sane, since it is about sharing experiences and reflecting on one's life. mentoring plays a big Yca is enjoying her freshman year in UA&P. At this part of her first 100 early stage, she has already found the perfect balance days as well, saying between co-curricular activities and her studies, mentoring can keep something her parents would find delightful. She has everyone sane, since a long journey ahead of her, but with her friends and it is about sharing mentors, she is sure to go far.

experiences and reflecting on one's life.

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*Dr. Jesus Estanislano is the founding President of the University of Asia and the Pacific. He and Dr. Bernardo Villegas put up the Center for Research and Communication, the founding institution of UA&P, in 1967.

Terenz, 7-Year Juris Doctor

Eggy, AB MEM Even before he graduated from high school, Jose Angelo Gabriel Manuel, or Eggy, wanted to pursue a career in showbiz. Though not unheard of, it is seldom what parents want for their children. However, after hearing from an upperclassman what the Media and Entertainment Management had to offer, Eggy thought it stood out from the rest of the courses. After attending Campus Day, he was ever eager to know more. "Looking back, I was scared, but I knew I was going to like it," Eggy said. At the beginning, he did not want to make

"I've committed myself to so much here."

a bad impression on his blockmates, so he tried to keep a low profile. Eventually, during one of their classroom sessions, he started lobbing his hirits (one-liners). "Thank God they laughed," he quipped. Eggy joined two student organizations: Reverb and Dulaang ROC. He pointed out that, among the organizations, Reverb was his top choice but Dulaang ROC is not far behind. He auditioned for a role in the upcoming major play of the University's Filipino theater organization, and they will start rehearsals this second semester. Though he found the academics a lot harder, he is more motivated to do school work, saying that he is willing to do more to pass his subjects. The dynamics of friendship also changed greatly, and for the better. Eggy said since they were all boys in his high school, one could not show one's weak side. In UA&P, however, he is free to be his own self. "I can be whoever I want to be." Around this time of the interview, his Reverb group was already humming and drumming beside us, as if waiting, neither forcing nor demanding, for the interview to end. "I've committed myself to so much here," he said.

A dog-eat-dog world. This was how the three older siblings of Terenz Martin Gambe, or Terenz, described Manila. No one in his family has left Mindanao to study or work, and for a family with ten children, allowing him to live in Manila alone is a major family decision. Despite the halfhearted approvals, Terenz kept his eyes on the prize and pushed to study in the country's capital city. According to him, "I really wanted it, needed it. I also deserve it. But most of all, I know I can do it." As most freshmen, Terenz was scared and excited during the Freshstart. Though he was still slightly apprehensive at the start, this anxiety quickly dissipated since, contrary to his expectations, no one from his block manifestly fit the mold of super maarte. Quite the opposite, he had very fun blockmates, and before long, they were having the best first week of their lives. Though bigger schools offered him scholarship opportunities, he chose UA&P. He believes in the same virtues and values that UA&P stand for, something he attributes to his high school and family. Back in Cagayan de Oro, he would balance his academics with household chores, since the whole family divided the housework evenly, with a warm harmony he misses a lot. He said that at the moment, the classes pose no threat; the challenge is more emotional than cerebral, since he sometimes feels homesick. "I really miss my family," he said. It is this homesickness that served as distraction during the early part of the semester. Even with all the free time he had on his hands, he had trouble fixing his personal schedule. However, he did make up for it by putting in more hours on his readings, and is well underway to a great second semester. His eyes His eyes sparkle every sparkle every time he mentions how time he mentions how he wants to follow in his father's foothe wants to follow in his steps as a lawyer, and believes that father's footsteps as UA&P is the best means to this end. a lawyer, and believes "Great people created this that UA&P is the best [university], and I want to be one of them." 窶認LVisco means to this end.

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The First

100 DAYS

Alumni

Just how fast is 100 days for those who have recently received their college diploma? What challenges do they initially face? How do they view their alma mater when all the highs of the graduation celebrations have vanished? Two new alumni Dragons give their thoughts on their first 100 days after graduation.

NAME: Jose Felix "Jio" J. Zorrilla DEGREE: BS in Business Administration Major in Management PRESENT OCCUPATION: Marketing Analyst

How has it been since you graduated? It has been both an exceptional and a sentimental time after graduation. I have to admit that I miss the busy days doing schoolwork, but this is also a great time since I am entering a new phase of learning in my life. I am trying to acquire skills or rediscover things which I had little time for in college, like driving manual and automatic cars. I also plugged into the adult coloring book craze, caught up with friends, and underwent several job interviews. How does it feel like being a young professional? Being a young professional is like riding a roller coaster. The adjustments I thought I would go through turned out to be actually bigger and far more challenging. You indeed come face to face with the reality UA&P has prepared you to deal with. One has to stand firm, open-minded and,

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of course, humble because being a young professional opens oneself to a time for exploration for self-growth while having fun. What do you miss most in UA&P? I miss so many things in UA&P: the environment, Stella O., my professors, the culture, and the meetings and chats by the Ledge. Now I understand why most alumni look forward to paying the school a visit because more than reminiscing the good times, it feels like going home. What classroom experience will you not forget? I will never forget when I became the instructor inside the classroom. During our third year, most of my classmates found accounting and finance quite complicated, so I held review classes. It was such a fulfilling experience. We had so many follow- ups on that kind of review sessions. Can you mention two school accomplishments that gave you the most

satisfaction? The first is when I became the president of the biggest professional organization in UA&P: the Enterprise Management Association (bringing together the three programs of SMN). The second is when I graduated cum laude, being the first under the BSBA Program to do so. It was priceless for my parents. What have you learned from your cocurricular activities and volunteer experiences? The highlight of my stay in UA&P was actually heading EMA during my senior year. Managing an organization enabled me to plan things strategically and to execute projects well and consistently, but most especially it taught me to forge and nurture new friendships with my co-officers and school mates. Organizational work is not about the projects; it is about the people you work and collaborate with, and those you do it for. The lessons and

virtues you learn along the way, such as being patient, wise, objective, critical but at the same time considerate, pave the way to achieving success and forging a long-term relationship with friends whom you will consider as family. Devoting one's time to organization work is not to grab the limelight but to serveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the highest form of love according to our philosophy classes. In terms of student population, we're a small university. What are the benefits and drawbacks of going to a small school? The benefit of a small university is having a controlled environment whereby we are able to inculcate the UA&P brand and culture in our students. The drawback, however, is there is less diversity among students and, therefore, we're missing out on an ingredient that could drive our personal and social growth. "First 100 Days: Alumni," continued on page 66 >>

NAME: Angelica Marie "Margaux" C. Antonio DEGREE: MA Humanities with Specialization in Literature PRESENT OCCUPATION: Public Relations Assistant

How has it been since you graduated? The corporate life is a totally different world. It is definitely not something that any fresh graduate can be completely prepared for. How does it feel like being a young professional? I have mixed feelings about it. It's fulfilling and fun because you somehow take control of your expenses. Most days feel tiring and challenging, and that is the beginning of the true test of a person's character. At the end of the day, the sense of fulfilment comes from being able to learn something new every day. It may be about your specific profession. The best part? Learning new things about yourself, your capacities, and limits. What do you miss most in UA&P? I miss being in control of my time, having breathers in between classes, and being around friends who understand what you're going through completely. I definitely miss the Stella Orientis Oratory! I miss having a source of strength that's just steps away. What classroom experience will you not forget? I suppose I'll never forget my Pedagogy elective where my block mates and I did teaching demos. It was wonderful to see how each one of us has a great potential to become teachers and share everything

we've learned, to open the minds of students the same way our professors did for us. I'm confident that most, if not all, of my block mates will do amazing things for academe. Can you mention two school accomplishments that gave you the most satisfaction? One would be helping establish MMC* and give the creatives of UA&P a way to showcase their talent and turn it into the service of Unitas. When I see how much they've grown since we started three years ago, it makes me very happy to have been part of the core team. Second, is simply embodying the spirit of Unitas in the little things I could do for the school given the limited time we had. I'd like to think of them as little building blocks that make up a better UA&P. What have you learned from your cocurricular activities and volunteer experiences? Co-curriculars taught me that there are other ways to excel apart from academics, but that doesn't mean that one should abandon the latter altogether. Having said that, co-curriculars also taught me to manage my time well, though I think perfecting this will take a lifetime, and UA&P is a good place to start because people there readily help you. In terms of student population, we're a small university. What

are the benefits and drawbacks of going to a small school? In a small school, you have the chance to get to know a lot of people, and to know them really well. I suppose our professors could say the same. You don't feel the drawbacks when you're in school, but externally, people will always brand UA&P as an exclusive, high-end university because of the small population.

I definitely miss the Stella Orientis Oratory! I miss having a source of strength that's just steps away. How did UA&P prepare you for your career? Because of the diverse but unified university culture, I picked up so many things here and there. It helped equip me for my work, since Public Relations entails having to know many things about the restaurant industry, current events, media, social media, etc. But at the end of the day, you need to be the master of one thingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;of being truly human. Being immersed in the Humanities in UA&P helped me put the human touch whenever our team tries to come up with the best way for people to have a moment and savor

a memorable experience. Do you have plans to pursue further studies? I hope I can be given the chance! But for now, I'd like to grow steadily in my profession. Looking back, what would you have done differently in college? Better time management! What role should the alumni play in the development of their alma mater? I think it would be good for alumni to return and share their experiences with students first hand. What would you like to tell your college teachers? Thank you for being so patient and stern when you needed to be. Thank you for being a large part of our formation. Any tips for the students? Whether you're planning to go into the corporate world or academe, it's always worthwhile to use summer for a bit of internship. This somehow softens the blow of the realness of the world beyond UA&P. But don't worry. I know as much as anyone that UA&P will always be a place we can come home to and get our bearings straight. *The Media Management Committee (MMC) is made up of talented graphic designers, videographers, photographers, and social mediasavvy students. Working under the University Student Government, MMC aims to spread out the spirit of Unitas both online and on-campus throughout the UA&P community.

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The First

100 UA&P Community DAYS Through the Lens of MMC

June

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15 Installation Rites June

19 UNITAS Awards June

June

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Feast of St. Josemaría Escrivá

August

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August

15, 22

Intercollegiate

Futsal Cup

31 Sabayang Bigkas

August

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Mini Dance 14 I-SA CONCERT

September

Model 24 UA&P United Nations

October

WCSA Cheerdance Competition

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Death, Humor, and Metatheatre: Examining the Writing Process of Death in Ten Minutes

DR. JOACHIM EMILIO B. ANTONIO College of Arts and Sciences

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r. Joachim Emilio Antonio presented his paper entitled "Death, Metatheatre, and Humor" at the The Rule of Threes: Death, Humor, and Repetition, New Voices Conference in Atlanta, Georgia last February. The paper discusses, through exploratory research of its different drafts, how his play Death in Ten Minutes engages the audience through humor as a way of reflecting on death. This is achieved through mise en Ă˘byme, or plunging the audience into an "abyss" of metatheatre. Following the tradition and techniques of Pirandello's Six Characters in Search of an Author, Barrie's Peter Pan, and Stoppard's

Introduction Death is a difficult topic, especially if it's one's own or of a loved one. However, it's also an unavoidable reality deserving reflection. As Steve Jobs said, "Death is a destiny we all share." Similarly, I tell my students that each true friend we make is a funeral we will eventually attend. This is why we resort to humor. Humor is a way to cope, to deal with discomfort. We sometimes laugh off what we fear, death included. The difficulty with humor, however, is its need to laugh at something. We can laugh at death if it's not our own or of anyone we love.

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, the metatheatre in Death in Ten Minutes gets the audience to humorously abase a character's struggle for life. This humor then transforms into a point of synthesis at the end of the play. Death in Ten Minutes, as tested in the context of the 2014 Short+Sweet Festival (an Australian multi-form arts initiative that has grown into an international creative brand) has proven its mettle and significance. It has been shortlisted in Short+Sweet Brisbane, and performed in Short+Sweet Canberra, Auckland, Sydney and in Manila, where it has won Best Script, Best Play, and Audience Poll. The paper also discusses how the feedback received from the author's mentors, directors, and critics goes in parallel with the creative decisions.

As a teacher and playwright catering to young adults, I ask: how can I get my audience to reflect on death? While writing a ten-minute play entitled Death in Ten Minutes, I found my answer in metatheatre.* This brings me to the question: how can death and humor be incorporated pedagogically through metatheatre? I will parallel my creative process to the tradition of other metatheatrical plays. By discussing statement and execution, I will highlight the pedagogy. This then contextualizes the humor and metatheatrical techniques I used.

Developing Content Before Death in Ten Minutes, there was Death at Curtain. Death at Curtain originally sought to introduce theatre by exhibiting aspects unique to the craft. However, a gripping plot was necessary to justify the demonstration. That need was filled by "characters resorting to metatheatrical means to survive." This is the play's premise: two characters named X.O. and Zleen find out that they are just characters in a play, and that X.O. is slated to die when the play ends. The play features X.O.'s different attempts to avert his end: from rewriting the

*Metatheater, according to Stuart Davis of Cornell University, is the quality or force in a play that challenges theatre's claim to be simply realisticâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to be nothing but a mirror in which we view the actions and sufferings of characters like ourselves, suspending our disbelief in their reality.

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script to killing the only other character in the script, Zleen. But each time Zleen dies, he resurrects as the actor playing the character X.O. just killed. While the gimmick displays novelty, having characters who try to be like real people was too reminiscent of Luigi Pirandello's Six Characters in Search of an Author and Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. At best, Death at Curtain's statement is trite: although life's meaning is at times elusive, depicting it must have some sense. For Death at Curtain to be relevant, it must deal with factors beyond what these plays cover. The necessary relevance is provided by two books: Scott McCloud's Understanding Comics and Philippine National Artist Jose Dalisay's The Knowing is in the Writing. In Understanding Comics, McCloud discusses how a reader participates in a comic book's creative process by building connections between panels. To quote, "Every act committed to paper by an artist is aided and abetted by a silent accomplice. An equal partner in crime known as the reader." (p.68). Death at Curtain cannot settle for X.O.'s struggle; it must also highlight the importance of audience participation. Giving the audience an active role dissociates the play from Pirandello and Stoppard's works, which keep the audience as mere spectators. Dalisay's insight on art developed the concept further. According to Dalisay, art serves as Perseus' mirror, where audiences could look at the Medusalike horrors of life without reality's consequences petrifying them.

Two characters named X.O. and Zleen find out that they are just characters in a play, and that X.O. is slated to die when the play ends. The play features X.O.'s different attempts to avert his end: from rewriting the script to killing the only other character in the script, Zleen. 52

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Applying both concepts to Death at Curtain, the play must make the audience more self-aware for them to connect with X.O.'s anguish. Two moments cue the audience to this insight. First is Zleen's argument to X.O. that Zleen's repeated deaths made stage death lose meaning. Indeed, death in fiction is nowhere as traumatic as in life. The repetition of death in blockbusters and video games can dilute reflection on death's real implications. Another is Zleen's remark to X.O. that giving the audience a good show on the theme of death will inspire the restaging of the play. That is immortality for characters like them. X.O. asks why he would want to die at each performance. Zleen responds that unlike them, real people only get to live once. This second point, however valid, will have impact only through proper build-up and execution. Humor and metatheatrical devices then become crucial.

The Statement through Humor and Metatheatrical Devices Even before the insight took shape, Death at Curtain contained metatheatrical devices involving the audience. X.O. and Zleen, for example, acknowledge the script's authenticity when they suddenly see the audience. They attempt to walk out, offended at the audience's voyeurism. But X.O. reenters to spoil the ending for the audience, triggering the discovery of his imminent death. Without the insight, however, these metatheatrical devices are merely demonstration. Audience interaction is still underutilized. Also, the statement "unlike us, they only get to die once" still has to be earned. X.O.'s emotional trajectory works it out. Elisabeth KĂźbler-Ross' "five stages of grief" plots X.O.'s emotional progression through denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance as he gets closer to his inevitable end. Utilizing X.O.'s bargaining stage could highlight the audience's role in a theatrical performance. When X.O. accuses the playwright of playing God, Zleen counters that the play-

In Short+Sweet Manila, Zleen and X.O. become Sir John and Squire Bill (here portrayed by stage actors Russell Legaspi and Eshei Medina, respectively): a knight and his squire searching for the Holy Grail but discovering the script instead. Photo courtesy of Mr. Vladimeir Gonzales.

wright is hardly godlike, considering the involvement of other theatre artists. X.O. retorts that even directors and actors are subject to the script, but Zleen responds that the audience aren't; without them, the play is just a rehearsal. X.O. then begs the audience to walk out. Allowing the audience to affect the play is nothing new. J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan makes the audience clap to revive Tinkerbell. Ayn Rand's The Night of January 16th has the production select audience members for jury duty in the courtroom drama's proceedings. Peter Pan's audience participation is, nevertheless, an isolated gimmick within the play. In The Night of January 16th, audience members take the role of jurors. In Death at Curtain, the audience keep being the audience; their decision to stay or leave is central to the theatrical experience. Such integrated audience interaction is also seen in Jon Stone's The Monster at the End of this Book: Starring Lovable, Furry Old Grover. The story is self-referential: Groverâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Muppet from Sesame Streetâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;notices the book's title and begs the reader to stop reading. The book's structure cues readers

to ignore Grover's pleas. The similarity between this book and Death at Curtain, however, only highlights the uniqueness of plays. Grover in the book is forever stuck with the reactions written for him. In Death at Curtain, the actors, while in character, can improvise to the temperament of the audience. This distinction makes Death at Curtain innovative.

Results and Audience Feedback Theoretically, the statement, humor, and metatheatre of Death at Curtain work. The real test lay in a production's decision to mount the play. When Short+Sweet Manila 2014 called for entries, I trimmed Death at Curtain to a ten-minute format. Only the strongest points, gags, and metatheatrical devices feasible within ten minutes were retained. This heightened the play's tension. The revised play needed a new title. Death at Curtain spells no urgency. Death in Ten Minutes, on the other hand, calls attention to the performance's running time. Death in Ten Minutes then qualified for the Short+Sweet Manila Festival. My director immediately saw that the names X.O. and Zleen are a cue not to bind the characters to age, sex, and nationality. This liberty extends to the way the characters discover the script. This had a long-term effect. In Short+Sweet Manila, Zleen and X.O. become Sir John and Squire Bill: a knight and his squire searching for the Holy Grail but discovering the script instead. In Short+Sweet Canberra, the direction sticks to Zleen and X.O. discovering a box. In Short+Sweet Auckland, Zleen and X.O. are two actors who discover during rehearsal that they are merely characters. These productions created new layers to how the audience can only die once, in contrast to them. The Short+Sweet Manila production was a success. Aside from the positive reviews and bagging of all the awards it was eligible for, including Best Playwright and Over-All Production, the real success lay in the consistency of the audience reaction to theory. X.O.'s discovery of his nature and imminent death was met with laughter.

X.O.'s bargaining with the audience elicited more laughter. Of course, everyone refused to leave. When Zleen tells X.O.to give the audience a good show, the actor improvised, adding that they'll become part of the festival's finalists; this kept the audience conscious of the performance's immediacy. When Zleen finally tells X.O. that the audience get to die only once, the audience express their agreement.

Discussion How is death and humor incorporated pedagogically through metatheatre? Humor and metatheatre depend on the playwright's meditation on death. I believe that experiencing the deaths of loved ones and going through my own close calls jolted me into facing my own mortality. If I believe that art has a Perseus' mirror effect, then I should have a statement on my work's topic. Real-life experience taught me that death is inevitable and difficult to face.

In Short+Sweet Canberra, the direction sticks to Zleen and X.O. discovering a manuscript inside a box.

Fortunately, humor is not an articulation of happiness as it is an intellectual expression. We laugh because we catch on. Death, too, so long as it's impersonal, can be a laughing matter. I wanted a material that will make people face their own mortality. But I know that the reality of death, especially our own, is something we'd rather not talk about. Humor can ease into the discussion of death, but humor detaches itself

emotionally from the issue. Enter mise en 창byme. The metatheatre of Death in Ten Minutes contrasts the audience to the characters. The audience are actual people while the characters are just characters. The audience are likely to survive the next ten minutes while one of the characters won't. The audience have a life beyond the play while the characters don't. The audience, then, become conscious of their superiority. X.O. is just a character. His death is fiction, despite his claims. Furthermore, Zleen dies repeatedly. Stage death, from an audience's perspective, is inconsequential to real life. Death in art can become mundane. The audience is used to it and is desensitized. When X.O. begs the audience to leave, not only can they afford to refuse, they can also choose to laugh. Once X.O. bargains and the laughter and refusal ensue, the audience have plunged themselves into the metatheatrical abyss. They become part of the play as X.O.'s antagonists. This amplifies the context of Zleen's statement, "unlike us, they only get to die once." The audience are no longer mere spectators but characters of Death in Ten Minutes. But, as real people, they do only die once. Multiple staging of Death in Ten Minutes solidifies its statement, not only for the audience, but for anyone involved in the productions. The audience, directors, actors, and even I as writer will come and leave and die; X.O. and Zleen will keep coming back to life at each performance. This reality further distinguishes the lives of fictional characters and our own. Despite X.O.'s death, Death in Ten Minutes does not end its pedagogy on a sad note. X.O. accepts it. And if X.O. does give the audience a good show, he will resurrect, perhaps in a different performance, performed by a different actor, in front of a different audience. Perhaps there is indeed an afterlife. Maybe there's more to this life as well, and the way we live our lives may win us our own immortality beyond our death. We may have laughed at X.O.'s pleas but the joke is on us. And we don't mind. U N I V ER SI TA S / December 2 015

UA&P Alumni Invade

SHORT+SWEET MANILA

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uring the finale of the Short+Sweet Festival last September 26, the Samsung Hall at SM Aura was filled with theater enthusiasts and curious folks alike, all expecting the plays to give their best performances. The actors looked exhausted. From their faces, one could discern the wear and tear of the past few months of continuous rehearsals and a month of performing. However, their eyes say otherwise. Dr. Joachim Emilio "Joem" Antonio, CAS professor and six-time Palanca winner, invited the whole production team of Love C.A.F.E.* to join the festival. No stranger to Short+Sweet, Dr. Antonio entered the festival in 2014 with Death in Ten Minutes, which swept the awards clean and went off to be staged in Australia. This time, it would be his play MODUS: The Art of Crying Wolf that would be given life. With him were actors Draco Moreno and Louie De Leon, and directors Jay-Ar Mira and Leoren Violan, all alumni who had dabbled in theater back when they were in college. "We told ourselves that if we don't aim for the finals, we might as well not do this at all," Jay-Ar Mira, an MA Industrial Economics alumnus, remembered commenting to his group. Jay-Ar has always been keen on putting excellence above everything, something seen in him since he started acting in a Dulaang ROC production back when he was a freshman in 2008. He has rightfully progressed to becoming a playwright and a director in his subsequent years as a student. Directing alongside Jay-Ar is Leoren Violan, AB Humanities graduate and another Dulaang ROC alumna, who found it nerve-wracking to go against the CCP's Teatro Pilipino and PETA. "I thought coming from a less professional theater culture was going to be a drawback," stated Leoren about the competition. But fought hard they did, giving the competition their all, which landed them among the finalists.

ALUMNI

Originally from Australia, Short+Sweet has been in existence since 2002, going around Australia and Asia searching for 10-minute performances that go along with their missionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;develop the craft of performing arts while at the same time building excellence. The year 2015 marks the second year of Short+Sweet producing plays in the Philippines, and by the looks of it, they are not stopping any time soon. The group best describes their experience during the festival as competitive, but only for a brief moment; by the end of the month, everyone was friendly toward each other, all bound by the one thing they loveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;theater. "It was like seeing a friend in someone you never met," said Louie about the other groups. "Every show, we were allowed to sit in the audience and watch the other plays. Each group brought their best, and everyone was captivated at some point by some group," the AB IMC alumnus shared.

Dr. Antonio's MODUS: The Art of Crying Wolf made it to the finals of Short+Sweet Manila 2015.

*LOVE C.A.F.E is a cycle of four "coffee shop plays" on love written by Dr. Joem Antonio and staged many times in many different venues.

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"We told ourselves that if we don't aim for the finals, we might as well not do this at all."

IEP student JR Santos (third from left) worked with alumni Louie De Leon, Draco Moreno, and Jay-ar Mira in MODUS.

Draco, the other actor from the alumni group, observed that just after a day or two, everyone wished each other luck. "We all shared something we love; so we wanted the audience to experience it in the most beautiful way possible." Draco, a graduate of AB Humanities with Certificate in Management, has been working with Institutional Shareholders Services as an analyst for four years now. Despite the hassle of going to Ortigas almost every night, he never got theater out of his system. Louie never left Ortigas; he is part owner of an upand-coming advertising agency who set up shop a few blocks

away from the campus. Like Draco, Louie has theater deeply rooted in his system, with both heavily active in theater during their college days. Though the atmosphere was nerve-wracking and frightening, the actors loved the fact that they made new friends among the Short+Sweet crowd. "The competition was strong, but the friendships formed were stronger," claimed Leoren during an interview. "The [other] groups were very warm and even more accommodating than the management, and to think that

Spotlight on the Scoring How the music of a junior IEP student rounded out the alumni entry for S+S on a high note It was a little too close for comfort when it finally dawned on the LOVE C.A.F.E. group that they are in dire need of a musical scorer. A few weeks back, the alumni group focused on rehearsing and perfecting their ten-minute play, always brushing off their need for a music man. It only took one try for Josemari Raphael Santos, or JR, to show the group that he was the perfect guy for the job. No, the group's choice was not driven by desperation

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but rather by the sheer beauty of how JR effortlessly connected with the actors and impeccably played the piano. A few weeks later, JR found himself onstage bowing as one of the finalists of this year's Short+Sweet Manila. Knowing that it was an allalumni group, how did you end up playing piano for them? Jay-ar, Leoren, Louie, and Draco were looking for a musician to provide them with background music and sound

effects. Since they did not know any, they asked Reverb* to find someone who can play a keyboard. My friend, a Reverb member, asked me if I would want to join. I said yes, so he referred me to the four. How was it working with alumni? It was a fresh experience because of the sense of professionalism in the air, unlike the usual college working environment, where we have to cram after spending too

the management was already spoiling us." "Lucky number thirteen," remembered Leoren about seeing their name on the list of finalists. Draco found it surreal that they were printed on a national broadsheet, mid-action. For Louie, it was jumpstarting his day with a text that they were in. Jay-Ar felt proud that they made it to the finals just as they presumed in the beginning, as did Dr. Antonio. He thinks that it was the amusing gestures and the improvisational elements that enamored the audience and brought the play into the finals. Though they gunned for the best, they could not win them all. The group might have left Samsung Hall empty-handed, but they were gratified with the experience and memories that can never be taken away. A few months' worth of rehearsals and performing can take a toll on one's body, but their eyes tell a different story, all gleaming with pride and joy, luminous with a hint of content. The festival might have closed its curtains months ago, but the fire that fueled the group's passion for theater still burns fervently. Aside from teaching theater, Dr. Antonio is working on historical plays, with Jose Rizal as the most current subject of interest, as well as a kooky-sounding play cycle

much time on leisure. Behaving this way, I lose focus and become less productive in my work. With Jay-ar and the others though, we were able to balance leisure and work, and so I really enjoyed working with them and became friends with them in the end. Was there any conflict in the group? How was it resolved? There wasn't any conflict among us. We coordinated with each other well, like setting a schedule for our practice sessions and cueing me when it came to the parts in which I have to make sound effects. I asked for their guidance since I had no idea what the

called Shoestring Shakespeare. Louie has his watercolor projects on weekends, as well as additional productions in the coming months. Draco will apply his Short+Sweet experience to his directorial stint for a couple of independent theater productions. Jay-Ar intends to continue the Love C.A.F.E. Project, and is planning to develop the 10-minute Shakespeare plays first initiated by Dr. Antonio. And finally, Leoren is starting to build a career with PETA, Love C.A.F.E., and Arts and Culture Asia. Dr. Antonio hopes that more people from UA&P will join Short+Sweet in the upcoming seasons, both alumni and students. He sees the 10-minute theater format perfect for UA&P, since the different student organizations have never sacrificed quality despite the lack of resources or proper theater auditorium. These same student organizations trained Jay-Ar, Draco, Louie, Leoren, and even Dr. Antonio to deliver their best, be it in theater or in everyday work. Perhaps it is this fire, first sparked by student organizations, that pushes them to go further: to develop their skill in the arts, to become trailblazers in their own right, never to be doused by the mundane. 窶認LVisco

play was about, having been recruited less than two weeks prior to our performance. Was there a moment in the production that made you say, "Yep, these are definitely UA&P alumni"? That was when I first had my proper practice sessions with them. First, they were easy to get along with; second, they were focused on their goals; and lastly, they were able to balance the time for rest and work. I think these contributed to our spectacular performance despite their recruiting me late. Proof of that very good performance is our winning first place on one of the three days of the prelims.

What do you think made it possible for your group to make it as finalists? I think what made us move to the finals was our creativity, the bond we forged in our practice sessions, and, most important, our work ethic. Without these, I think we would not have been able to perform well on stage. Given the chance, would you work with them again in the future? Yes, I definitely look forward to working with them in the future. 窶認LVisco *Reverb is an organization for all the musicians and music producers of UA&P.

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RELIGION

Eucharistic Procession

2015

Photographs by Dr. Jose Marcelino Nicdao, Dr. Panfilo Amadeo David, Mr. Romeo Venes, and Mr. Carlo Christian Cabrera

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That LOVE we have for Jesus is a preparation for REPENTANCE.

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Jesus will go around today and tell us: "OH, HERE I AM. WHAT SIGN OF AFFECTION CAN YOU SHOW ME? What details of love can you place here and now?"

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Texts from the homilies given by Fr. Carlos Estrada, Regional Vicar of Opus Dei in the Philippines and Indonesia, at the start of the 2015 Eucharistic Procession and in the Mass celebrated at the Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory on November 26, 2015.

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The presence of Jesus is enough assurance for us that He is always there, that He never leaves us. LET US CONTINUE TO GO TO HIM.

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>> "In Focus: Student Exchange," continued from page 9

Get to know the partner universities of UA&P, and contact Mrs. Maricar Dizon (maricar.dizon@uap.asia) or Mrs. Marielle Abella (marielle.abella@uap.asia) of the Public and International Affairs (PIA) Office for more details. Faculty and staff may inquire about the exchange program applicable to them as well. —LMAlvarado Lingnan University Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong www.ln.edu.hk Known for its liberal arts education Universitas Surabaya (UBAYA) Surabaya, Indonesia www.ubaya.ac.id/en Listed as one of the Top 50 Promising Indonesian Universities Widya Mandala Catholic University Surabaya Surabaya, Indonesia www.wima.ac.id/en A leading Roman Catholic private research university in Surabaya Hannam University Daejeon, Korea www.hannam.ac.kr/eng_new Each visiting student is connected to a Korean buddy. Hallym University Chuncheon, Gangwon, South Korea english.hallym.ac.kr Puts emphasis on life sciences Myongji University Seoul, South Korea www.mju.ac.kr Has undergraduate courses on youth education and leadership, child development and education, real estate, and space design Sookmyung Women's University Yongsan, Seoul, South Korea e.sookmyung.ac.kr Included in their IT services is a provision for students to borrow laptops overnight for a fee. Dongguk University Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea www.dongguk.edu/mbs/en Known for its business programs

Kainan University Taoyuan, Taiwan eng.knu.edu.tw Also offers programs on entrepreneurial management, project management, and leisure and recreation management College of Foreign Economic Relations (COFER) Phu Nuan District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam www.ktdn.edu.vn A center for training and retraining Ritsumeikan University Kyoto, Japan www.ritsumei.ac.jp/eng Known for its International Relations program Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm Nuremberg, Bavaria www.th-nuernberg.de Focuses on applied research and development Fachhochschule Schmalkalden (University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden) Schmalkalden, Germany www.fh-schmalkalden.de/en Promotes technology and innovation Universidad de Alcalá Madrid, Spain www.uah.es Known for its education on the humanities Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera Valencia, Spain www.uch.ceu.es Among the top four Spanish private universities in research rankings University of Cordoba Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain www.uco.es/internacional/ extranjeros Stands out for its specialization in natural sciences and health sciences

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Universitat Internacional de Catalunya Barcelona, Spain www.uic.es/en Among its facilities are a dental clinic, a television studio, and a digital media studio. Universidad de Navarra Pamplona, Spain www.unav.es/english Considered the best private university in Spain Universidad Católica de Valencia Valencia, Spain www.ucv.es Offers classroom and distance learning degrees on primary education, economic financial management, and psychology Pontifical University of the Holy Cross Rome, Italy en.pusc.it Commits itself to the task of philosophical, theological, and canonical formation of lay people, both men and women, priests, seminarians, and religious brothers and sisters University of Wisconsin -La Crosse Wisconsin, USA www.uwlax.edu Recognized for student success in undergraduate research and creative projects Universidad de los Andes Santiago, Chile www.uandes.cl/english Facilities include 37 laboratories, 11 auditoriums, three sports fields, and an art museum. Universidad Panamericana Mexico City, Mexico www.up.edu.mx/en Degree offerings include digital animation engineering, information technologies engineering, and mechatronics engineering. Universidad de Piura Piura, Peru udep.edu.pe With accessible specialized laboratories in mechanicalelectrical engineering, radio and computing, and multimedia production center Universidad Austral Argentina www.austral.edu.ar Considered the best university in Argentina

>> "First 100 Days: Alumni," continued from page 42

How did UA&P prepare you for your career? UA&P laid the essentials and ethical foundation I needed for my career. The University prepared me to face a tremendous amount of workload, deal with different types of people, respect another person's views, but at the same time know what is right and do things extraordinarily well. Because of my intense exposure to both academic and organization work in school, during my first month at work, I was already given four events to handle, work hand-in-hand with our CEO, and go to Cebu for a logistics hub opening.

What role should the alumni play in the development of their alma mater? I think the alumni are the true and living testaments of how UA&P education should be maintained or improved for progress. Being products of the institution, the alumni can recommend or bring up suggestions that they think would be helpful to future graduates of UA&P. What would you like to tell your college teachers? My professors in UA&P proved that my initial impression of college professors way back in high school was wrong. Whether it may be about

I think the alumni are the true and living testaments of how UA&P education should be maintained or improved for progress. Being products of the institution, the alumni can recommend or bring up suggestions that they think would be helpful to future graduates of UA&P. Do you have plans to pursue further studies? Yes, it is my dream to pursue an MBA and, if possible, a PhD. More than having an edge, my reason is that I plan to give back to UA&P by teaching as a part-time faculty member. Looking back, what would you have done differently in college? During my first three years, I thought that joining an org would be additional stress and hassle, but I was wrong. Surprisingly, taking a huge leap in becoming an org president on my fourth year made me realize that I should have been active earlier and shared my knowhow and talents with many.

student life, love concerns, or family struggles, they were readily available for a chat or some advice. This is why I want to thank them all since almost all of them have become friends and are like family to me. Any tips for the students? UA&P will provide you with all the opportunities for growth, whether it be physical, mental, or spiritual. The only challenge I pose to students is to grab these opportunities and do not let them pass. These are the things that will help you in work, in your family, and in your own personal life as you live a life for love and for others.

UA&P at a Glance The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) is a private, not-for-profit institution of higher learning that offers some of the most outstanding academic programs in Asia. It provides a powerful combination of liberal education and professional specialization. The formation of UA&P students is facilitated by an environment conducive to learning, qualified and dedicated teachers, a superior faculty-to-student ratio, and well-maintained facilities. The University’s programs are distinct in their focus on the human person’s multi-faceted development. Faithful to our Credo, we aspire to form “individuals who are professionally competent, creative and enterprising, zealous for the common good, and capable of making free, morally upright choices, and who can thus act as positive agents of change and service to society.” Since its inception in 1967, the Center for Research and Communication has grown to become the University of Asia and the Pacific in a tradition of excellence, service, and whole-person education. For more information, visit www.uap.asia or email us at info@uap.asia.

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