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by Glenn Ford B. Tolentino, Chief of University Press & Publication Office Dr. Jaime M. Jimenez, OIC Office of the President and Concurrent Vice President for Administration, enlightens the TCU community about the City Government and the TCU administration’s future directions.
Moving forward together speaks of the Taguig City University community’s journey during the hype of the pandemic. In this unprecedented time, we face not only a health crisis but also challenges in how we live, work, learn, and survive together economically and spiritually.
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n response to the essential needs of the TCU employees, on February 3-6, 2021, Taguig City University—Transition Management Team headed by Dr. Jaime M. Jimenez, VP for Administration and OIC-Office of the President, and Mr. Francisco C. Barrameda, Deputy Administrator of City Education and concurrent University Registrar, officially
announced the New Upgraded Salary Rate Table for the Fulltime and Part-time Contract of Service (COS) for undergraduate level. This was implemented on February 1, 2021.
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WHO Highly Commended Mayor Lino S. Cayetano World Health Organization
by Glenn Ford B. Tolentino, Chief of University Press & Publication Office
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s Taguig City continues to strengthen its mitigation program towards fighting COVID-19, everyone is highly encouraged to avail of the free vaccine administered by the City Government to help our city achieve its Road To Zero campaign.
Dr. Rabindra Abeyasinghe Head of World Health Organization Photo Source: The Philippine Star on Twitter
On May 13, 2021 at the Lakeshore Mega Vaccination Hub, in an ocular visit of the World Health Organization - Philippine Office, during the rollout of the Pfizer-Bion Tech COVID-19 vaccine in Taguig City, the Head of WHO, Dr. Rabindra Abeyasinghe expressed his high gratitude and sincerest p.8
CHED-UNIFAST GRANTED TCU STUDENT SUBSIDY PROGRAM by Jereign Marjolyn B. Jurada, OPRES - Correspondent
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he Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST) continue to make Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education available to the academic institution and grantees enrolled in Taguig City University as the country copes with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SIX TCU ACADEMIC PROGRAMS GRANTED LEVEL 1 ACCREDITATION BY ALCU-COA | by Benjamin B. Aguenza
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he Association of Local Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (ALCU-COA) recently granted the Taguig City University (TCU) Level 1 Accreditation Status for the various programs with their corresponding validity dates. These programs include Psychology (CAS), Criminology (CCJ), Secondary Education major in Mathematics (CED), Entrepreneurial Management, Marketing Management, and Office Administration (CBM). An invitation was held on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 3:005:00 pm via zoom was addressed to the OIC-Office of the President, Dr. Juan C. Birion. The award was a result on December 11-13, 2019, of the ALCU-COA accreditation team headed by Dr. Rene M. Colocar as Supervising Accreditor. Its members were Dr. Danilo S. Hilario, Dr. Rosenda A. De Gracia, Dr. Narcisa R. Figuerras, Prof. Ernesto C. Boydon, Prof. Roilingel P. Calilung, and Engr. Sheila I. Villanueva.
Attaining level 1 accreditation status means the University will now enjoy the benefits for level 1 and 2 accreditation as
in CHED Memorandum Order No. 1 series of 2005, which are: complete administrative deregulation; financial deregulation in terms of setting of tuition and other charges; authority to revise the curriculum without CHED approval; right to graduate students from accredited courses or programs of study; priority in the awards of grants/subsidies or funding assistance from CHED-HEDF; right to use on its publication or advertisements the word “ACCREDITED” under CHED policies and rules; and limited visitation, inspection, and supervision by CHED supervisory representatives. The TCU Accreditation Team is very proud of these landmark undertakings. Currently, the colleges are busy updating their documents based on the recommendations provided during the exit conference and committed to doing their best to comply. TCU is one of the accredited local universities and colleges recognized by the ALCU-COA, a private accrediting organization that gives formal recognition to an educational institution by attesting that its academic program maintains excellent standards.
TCU NEW BSIS PROGRAM AWARDED WITH COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE by Benjamin B. Aguenza
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he Commission on Higher Education (CHED) granted a Certificate of Program Compliance to Taguig City University (TCU) to offer the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BSIS) program to be offered effective Academic Year 2020-2021.
Members of the College of Information and Communication Technology, headed by Dean Reynaldo G. Alvez (middle left), handed over the Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) for the new BSIS course to the President’s Office, Dr. Juan C. Birion (middle right), OIC-President and now concurrent Executive Consultant for the Office of the President and Graduate School.
As per CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 24, 2020, the Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) recognizes the program offered by the university as fully compliant with the policies, standards, and guidelines of CHED. In addition, the same CMO states that having the COPC proves that the program is quality assured. CHED Director IV Dr. Virginia D. Akiate, CESO III, officially signed COPC for the new program dated November 4, 2020. The BSIS program is chaired by Asst. Prof. Edmar G. Tan under the leadership of Dean Reynaldo G. Alvez.
OIC-University President Dr. Juan C. Birion said that this achievement of the college was timely to introduce the student to current information technologies and tools. Thus, he is extending his heartfelt congratulations to the CICT Family for a job well done. REYNALDO G. ALVEZ, Ph.D. (c) Dean College of Information and Communication Technology
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...We hope that in recognizing opportunities to be better, remaining committed to our work, and sharing our expertise and resources, we will move forward together. Maraming salamat po City Government of Taguig!”
The said salary upgrading and career path development of the University’s labor-force is a collective effort of the TCUHuman Resource Management, Budget and Finance, and University Accounting Office under the Office of the Vice President for Administration, Dr. Jaime M. Jimenez, Office of the University President and the City Admin Education Office, under Mr. Francisco C. Barrameda, as approved by the City Treasury and Human Resource Management Office, City Administrator Atty. Lyle C. Pasco. This aligns with the agenda of the Office of the Mayor and the steadfast and determined leadership of the City Mayor, Hon. Lino S. Cayetano on inclusive quality education.
Members of the TCU, COS-Faculty were present and listening attentively during the Faculty Re-orientation 2021.
Mr. Francisco C. Barrameda, Deputy Administrator of City Education, and concurrent University Registrar announces the COS salary increase and its career path development beyond the post-pandemic.
In an interview with one of the TCU, COS-Faculty members: “It is also a victory of public service of the University’s Teaching and Non-Teaching staff and its University Officials, a most deserving and emerging form of justice amid pandemic, given by the City Government.
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The series of Faculty Re-orientation 2021, was attended gracefully by the former OICOffice of the President Dr. Juan C. Birion, ex-officio and now the concurrent Executive Consultant for the Office of the President and Graduate School, together with Dr. Normita A. Villa, VP for Research, Planning, and Extension and GAD.
“Malaking tulong ito sa bawat pamilyang Taguigeño, higit sa panahong may pandemya… Thank you po Mayor Lino S. Cayetano, at sa lahat ng City Councils and TCU Officials! To God be the glory!”, she added.
UniFAST grants-in-aid program was made possible through Republic Act 10931, known as “Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act of 2017”
The TCU and City Government of Taguig assured that they will do their share to make this Program successful. “We are one with CHED and UniFAST in helping provide an inclusive and quality education and youth development that will help shape the lives of the country’s future generations.”
to provide efficient and convenient financial support to poor but deserving students. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released the amount of P42,814,099.99 intended for TCU for the 1st semester of Academic Year 2019-2020. The CHED-
The Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, officially designated as Republic Act 10931, is a Philippine law that institutionalizes free tuition and exemption from other fees in state universities and colleges (SUCs), local universities and colleges (LUCs) in the Philippines. The law also foresees subsidies for private higher education institutions. It is intended to give underprivileged Filipino students a better chance to earn a college degree.
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LET US BE RE-ENGINEERED BUT LET US NOT FORGET THE HEART AND THE SOUL
DR. JAIME M. JIMENEZ
OIC-Office of the University President Concurrent Vice President for Administration
MESSAGE OF THE OIC-OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT
“Heraclitus, the ancient Greek philosopher once said: “Reality is in a constant flow.”
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ADMINISTRATORS’ PRAYER Let us put ourselves in the presence of the Lord. As we tread into a new beginning, we seek Your mercy among everything else. In our everyday life, may we all endeavor compassionately as You have empowered us to be the stewards of Your Kingdom. In doing so, may You help and guide us to realize the following prayers: Grant us O Lord the Sobriety to approach all emerging problems, predicaments, and concerns. Give us the Strength and Firmness O Lord to withstand the work pressures, so that we could make the appropriate and reasonable decisions and actions. Guide us O Lord, so that we may be Steadfast in our commitment to public service as You have shown your eternal love for us. Make us O Lord Your Incorruptible stewards, as we face the multi-dimensional challenges of public service. Lead us O Lord to the way of Impartiality, so that we may never tend to be judgmental and myopic in treating the actions or mistakes of others. Enlighten us O Lord, so that we may learn the art of Harnessing our individual and collective differences in the performance of our mandate as TCU administrators. Prod us O Lord, as we untiringly attempt to Imbibe the Humility that Your Son Jesus has exemplified upon us, and grasp the growing realities of life. Raise our Awareness O Lord to understand and learn from each other’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Shortcomings, and Failures. Hone in us O Lord the Audacity, so that we may continually strive to improve our contingent and enduring competencies. Embed in us O Lord the values of Integrity, Professionalism, and Dedicated Public Service, so that we may be Responsive, and thus become the Rightful and Deserving stewards of TCU. All of this we ask in the name of Your Transcendence and Omnipotence. AMEN.
by Dr. Amalia C. Rosales
Vice President for Academic Affairs
nd change is a reality which is inevitable. The process of change occurs in minutest scale – an ordinary cane to a refined sugar, a bean to a powdered coffee, a helpless infant to a full-grown adult, and many others. Society, no matter how it tries to remain constant and fix changes over time. A very crude civilization devoid of any refinements and technology changed into a technocratic society where high-end gadgets and machineries abound. A once morally conservative and reserved Filipino has become a liberated westernized individual. In the academe, fools are those who say that universities and other learning institutions remain unchanged. For instance, in medieval universities, scholars had to be contented with the knowledge and information the Christian church provided, in as much as education and cultural institutions were governed and manipulated by Christianity. Today, with the advent of computer technology and the internet, a myriad of information can be easily accessed without limit. Open universities which were not even thought of during St. Aquinas’s time, sprouted like mushrooms. Some Open Universities even have huge enrollment compared to traditional universities. And today, with the pandemic that affected and continuously affecting the world, education totally relies on technology. Because of technology, delivery of instruction even to the remotest area has not been totally halted. During the earliest periods in the history of society, teachers and professors talk about academic and scholarly written books when they get together. Today, many teachers and educators, even on the chat groups, talk about salary increases, the “ayuda” and other financial benefits that might be given them, especially in this trying times. Seldom would discussion on academics be the center of their conversations and exchanges. In the early 50s, rarely could we hear about violence especially on the campuses. Today, violence committed even by very young people has become an ordinary thing. Indeed, each change in the academe and in society is a challenge to school administrators, the deans, the program chairs, and everyone involved in the education of our young people. There is a need for a certain degree of restructuring, of re-engineering for them to enable them to face the challenges of time, especially under this new normal that the world has now embraced. p.5
The Official Newsletter of the Taguig City University, under the Office of the University President EDITORIAL BOARD AND STAFF Editor-In-Chief : Glenn Ford B. Tolentino Associate Editor : Dr. Emilio N. Timoteo Jr. Managing Editor : Benjamin B. Aguenza News & Feature Editor : Glenn Ford B. Tolentino Culture and Arts Editor : Monaliza B. De Leon Sports Editor : Jereign Marjolyn B. Jurada “Voice of The Caring University” Layout Artist : Bernadette Kimberly S. Aguenza
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CONTRIBUTORS Maximo T. Alberto Jr., John Anthony B. Calleja, Joanne C. Constantino, Carlo Jay A. Evardone, Mark Johnnel L. Mosqueda and Mark Jenuel R. Santos
EXECUTIVE CONSULTANTS Dr. Juan C. Birion Ex-Oficio, Founding Publisher
Francisco C. Barrameda University Registrar
Dr. Jaime M. Jimenez
EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS John Pierre Angelito Vanna Norlette Bote Wilbert T. Dioquino
OIC-Office of the University President Concurrent Vice President for Administration
Atty. Lyle C. Pasco City Administrator and University President
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Strengthening Research Culture: A key priority by Dr. Normita A. Villa
Vice President for Research, Extension and GAD
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eveloping and strengthening a research culture in colleges and universities have become not just a key priority but rather an indispensable key to meet the demands of a fast changing knowledge society. Understanding research has become both a legitimate and reasonable expectation in an academic community. CHED-CHERA (1998) emphasized that in the Philippines where the culture and environment for research are not well ― developed, it is essential for higher education institutions to place emphasis on research to enable the country to join the marks of world-class nations. For HEIs to be able to fulfill their research function, CHED recommended the institutionalization of research as an integral part of the academic preparation of faculty and students, along with provision of adequate resources. It is now axiomatic that all HEIs should do research. It is not a matter of choice, it is a directive and a mandate. University research programs must be conceptualized with focus on the vision, mission and goals and objectives. Research thrusts and direction must be made clear to all concerned. The clarity of institutional purposes and objectives will reflect the determination of the school to realize its research vision and mission. Resources needed, procedures involved, management of research projects, formulation of appropriate policies and agenda for research must all be made available and put in place to produce meaningful results. Creation of a research office with full-time head, members and staff could accelerate research culture and create a dynamic research enterprise.
Let us be re-engineered, from Page 4 Some of these challenges are dwindling financial resources, deteriorating discipline not only among students but also among faculty members, absence of a strong sense of nationalism among the youth, bureaucratic policies which hinder the development of university education, and many others which educational administrators must be able to handle with courage, decisiveness, firmness, and innovativeness. The educational administrators, particularly the deans, must be able to encourage and to inspire the people they lead to innovate strategies for attaining goals, how to identify and solve their problems scientifically and analytically. They should be able to arouse the interest of those they lead in whatever things that need to be done for the attainment of the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of the university they work for. They should be staunch partners of the academe in the development of individuals who can do new things and not simply repeating what had been done by the previous generations. They should be possessed with critical minds and not minds which merely accept everything without questions. More importantly, they should be instruments in the development of persons who are capable of caring, sympathizing, loving, and understanding.
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Given the needed research infrastructure and logistical support, the office can develop a broader strategy which seeks to strengthen research capacity in the conduct and practice of research. It can craft training programs for faculty and broaden professional development strategy towards the creation of a dynamic pool of researchers. University leaders, faculty and staff, in line with their commitment to academic excellence and quality education must pursue research vigorously. Researches are expected to be faculty-initiated, college-initiated and institution-initiated. Strong and creative leadership can entice faculty and staff to conduct research. They must be exposed to appropriate training to acquire skills, learn objectivity and ethics in doing research. Universities must sponsor qualified faculty research to some post-graduate training courses in national and international research training and conferences. Institutional research should be methodical, orderly, organized and efficient. The research process must be clear and orderly. A clear definition of what is considered research by the institution should be emphasized. Research is a careful, systematic, patient study in some field of knowledge undertaken to discover or establish facts or principles. A minimum criteria or standard must be put in place to guide researchers. This will promote ease and efficiency. To build a strong research culture, university research departments should employ highly qualified research assistants, committed researchers with sound training. There must be an enabling environment in terms of research facilities, library resources, technology programs and softwares and viable research programs. Nurture the research culture and develop a critical body in priority areas in collaboration with the institution’s research community and funding agencies. Very important is the support to research dissemination of results for utilization purposes in different media such as publication, regular university research for a, electronic channels and presentation in national and international research conferences.
*** In this era of science and technology, the deans and those in the academe should be re-engineered to adopt to the demands of our changing world. However, they should never forget the heart and the soul of the people who are under their charge. They should not be instruments for them to lose their humanity. The educational administrators should have in mind that both science and humanities are important in the development of the human beings and the progress of society, thus, the right approaches to avoid the dethroning of either the science or the humanities should be applied. Both should be given importance. In re-engineering the academe, the academic administrators, especially the deans, should see to it that the education that they will provide to the youth will not be heavy on the sciences and weak on the humanities. If this happens, then the academe will be producing citizens who have no values, no sense of history, no feelings for others – persons who will perpetuate the dog-eat-dog culture of the material, which is the world of science. The academe should be re-engineered but it should not forget to take care of the hearts and souls of the people it touches.
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JMJ takes the Lead and Reinvigorates Administration and Academic Wellness by Glenn Ford B. Tolentino and John Anthony B. Calleja, OVPA-Correspondent
OIC-Office of the University President and concurrent Vice President for Administration (middle) presided over the regular management committee meeting with the Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Amalia C. Rosales (extreme left), Vice President for Research, Extension, Planning and GAD (second from left), MIS Director Ferdinand E. Rubio (third from left) and among others.
Wellness encompasses the whole human being, his mind, body, and soul, and all of the things that make a person and community well-rounded, productive and holistic. A healthy life is the result of wellness across all aspects of life, whether emotional, physical, spiritual, political, and or socioeconomic.
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n a series of Dr. Jaime M. Jimenez’s Administration Thoughts in official correspondences and memos which were published months ago, he did the brilliant wellness initiative that pledges to promote professionalism and good governance. He also tempered the disinformation and misinformation, and by motivating teaching and nonteaching staff, fellow school administrators and officials, and the community to take action and work toward improved quality of life, health, and increased years of life to deliver inclusive quality education and public service.
‘Leading the Path towards Good Governance’
employees and City Government stakeholders; (2) determine the purpose and drivers of good governance, cooperation, and integration globally; and (3) innovate ideas on how they can contribute to the enhancement and accomplishments of the thrusts of the University to integrate social responsibilities with the City of Taguig towards social advancement. He highlights the empowering of the TCU stakeholders and leaders from within by discussing contemporary issues surrounding us, like the issues on the environment, climate change, good governance, and regional cooperation towards a global community. Also boosting up digital p.7
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arnessing the future of the Taguig City University, the administration intends to expose the TCU stakeholders to the essential concepts and best practices of public administration and good governance in today’s world. The expertise, best practices, and profession of Dr. Jimenez will take place—together with the help of Dr. Juan C. Birion, ex-officio and now concurrent Executive Consultant to the Office of the President, Administration and Academics. Dr. Jaime M. Jimenez, Vice President for Administration and OIC-Office of the President, headed the University Transition Management Team painstakingly curating his TCU’s strategic plans and its future directions—with the continuity of the former OIC-Office of the President Dr. Juan C. Birion’s 10-point agenda towards institutional recognition and internationalization of the University. JMJ aims (1) to develop a deep understanding of the intricacies of professionalism and cooperation among TCU
Hon. Mayor Lino S. Cayetano and Dr. Juan C. Birion discusses the future of the TCU, the administration intends to expose the TCU stakeholders to the essential concepts and best practices of public administration and good governance. [TP]
THE TCU POTPOURRI infrastructure in education platforms and means of communication to align with the new normal and post-pandemic new trends of instruction, research, and innovation. The core contents of JMJ series of talks in a recently concluded webinars were to get the people to understand fully, what it takes to become a global leader and citizen; boost leadership skills and potential for personal and community development; and collaborate and expand their networks through social engagement or by virtual immersion with their peers and experts from various fields. Jaime M. Jimenez, Ph.D., is a Deputy Executive Director for Research and the Head of the Editorial Board of the Stratbase ADR Institute. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science at the De La Salle University in 1994, graduating with a Gold Medal for Academic Excellence. In 1998, he received his MA in Philippine Studies at De La Salle University and
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Leading the path, from Page 6 JAIME M. JIMENEZ, Ph.D. OIC-Office of the President Concurrent Vice President for Administration
earned his doctorate degree in Southeast Asia Studies at the National University of Singapore in 2003. He is the former Vice-Chair of the Political Science department at De La Salle University and is former Associate Professor II of the Faculty of Arts and Letters at the University of Sto. Tomas. Currently, he is a Vice President for Administration and OIC-Office of the President of the Taguig City University.
‘Leveraging Mayor Lino S. Cayetano’s 10 point agenda and his legacy’
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he TCU projects, programs, and activities are aligned with the 10-point agenda of Mayor Lino S. Cayetano’s Safe City, Good Governance, Healthy City, Caring Community, Inclusive Quality Education, Green Governance, Responsive, Relevant and Resilient Infrastructure, Economic Dynamism, People’s Participation, and Youth Agenda.
In the City of Taguig, we continue to innovate with local programs and legislation that could lead to a better quality of life for every Taguigeño, despite the difficulties during the pandemic. Innovation is key to recovery as Covid-19 severely affected the traditional conduct of education and local business.
The concept of leverage and legacy is about understanding and acknowledging the broader benefits that an event can deliver to the wider community and the country.
Taguig has ensured that the education of our youth shall remain a priority. Through innovations in online learning, not to mention digital and robotic graduation ceremonies, the City puts maximum value on the
During the distribution of tablets and launching of the TCU Teaching Hub (2020) it was gracefully attended by the top level management of the City Government and Taguig City University, from extreme left Dr. Jaime M. Jimenez, OIC Office of the President and Concurrent Vice President for Administration, Ms. Maryruth Maximo, SK Federation Chair, Dr. Juan C. Birion, ex-officio, Mayor Lino S. Cayetano (middle), and other Taguig City Officials.
Developing a well-structured leverage and legacy plan is essential to ensure that events achieve widespread engagement and deliver enduring benefits to the University partners, stakeholders, and the community. In a recent public statement of Mayor Lino S. Cayetano, Chairman, Board of Regents of the Taguig City University and Local Chief Executive of City Government, published by the ILOVETAGUIG, Public Information Office, he stressed: …”We believe that all Filipinos should have a safe and comfortable life.
future of our nation, our youth. For the next generation to progress, we continuously invest in education. The City, with the help of schools in Taguig, became an innovator in learning modalities…” The benefits focus on economic, social, cultural, environmental, or educational. They may also positively impact regional and community development, the employment and volunteer pool, trade and investment, international relations, the event sector, or local and digital infrastructure in response to the new normal and Post-Covid-19 transition. Cont. on p.8
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WHO highly, from Page 1 commendation to the Local Chief Executive, and the TCU-Chairman of the Board of Regents, Mayor Lino S. Cayetano for his remarkable contribution and steadfast leadership in battling the COVID-19 pandemic. “Mr. Mayor, sincere thanks for your leadership. We really appreciate this initiative on your part. Installing a training center and having an excellent process, we encourage other local government units to possibly learn from your experience and duplicate such processes that have already been established. It is commendable, and we really salute your leadership and initiative.” - Head of World Health Organization (WHO) Philippine Office, Dr. Mayor Lino S. Cayetano pensively looks at and talks about the mitigating process of his administration in battling COVID-19. / Photo source: I LOVE TAGUIG, Public Information Office Rabindra Abeyasinghe. As part of extensive preparation with attention to detail of Taguig City had earlier established Mega Vaccination Hubs its COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Mayor Lino innovates and in Vista Mall, SM Aura, and another in BGC High Street and launches different alternatives with scientific results and Venice Grand Canal Cinemas to ensure that all vaccinees may high efficacy level. Still, as the nation moved to General feel comfortable and safe during vaccination. Community Quarantine (GCQ), Mayor Lino advised the The City Government is on its way to partner with private public to continue following health and safety protocols to entities such as malls and other spacious establishments to avoid the surge in COVID-19 cases that we experienced last provide safe and spacious places where citizens may get March 2021. vaccinated swiftly. Taguigeños are highly encouraged to get their vaccines and The City Government aims to finish fully vaccination of vaccination schedule through Taguig TRACE as it is made more accessible to the public via online registration at eligible individuals by December 2021. trace.taguig.gov.ph, door to door, and through the registration centers in each barangay.
Leveraging Mayor, from Page 7 Pursuing the 10-point agenda amid and against the COVID19 pandemic creates employment and upskilling opportunities; generating national exposure for the region via promotion of good governance and the City’s best practices; and creating more trade or investment opportunities during the global crisis.
With a shared vision, Taguig can succeed in all these. Hence, we are blessed with a Local Leadership that has good relations with both its constituents and the National Government. Filipinos have witnesses how Taguig strived to get to the forefront of progress. We have set an example in many things, from urban farming and gathering to building outstanding COVID-19 facilities” - MLSC.
Legacy opportunities are defined as the additional benefits that can be accrued beyond the event, where additional action is required to ensure that there is a lasting positive benefit like what the City Government’s under the administration of Mayor Lino S. Cayetano for about 3 years continuously creating ongoing business or industry growth opportunities and employment; fostering long-term national and/or international relationships towards universal and humanitarian response against the pandemic.
By pursuing the leverage and legacy opportunities, there is a need to plan, rather than left to chance or assumed they will automatically flow from the event of a global crisis and pandemic itself. Creating a positive and lasting legacy requires deliberate effort, strong leadership, sustained commitment, and attention. Integrate the concept of creating leverage and legacy into the overall vision and objectives of the City and the University.
“… In recent months, the focus has begun to shift towards ways of addressing the health and safety risks posed by adapting to the “new normal” while accommodating an appropriate level of economic activity. We have proactively established guidelines that encourage all citizens, establishments, and stakeholders to partner with the local government and adhere to the minimum public health standards as the local government continues its initiatives and interventions against COVID-19 and, at the same time, ensures that our local businesses survive.
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CHTM CONVERGED IN 1ST AVEC INT’L CONFERENCE by Carlo Jay A. Evardone, Ph.D., CHTM-Correspondent The conference aimed to convene academic researchers and scholars to reflect on the most pressing issues of a global pandemic, the contemporary trends, and how to thrive and survive within the industry amid and beyond pandemic. Hundreds of local and international public and private educational institutions have participated in the said event.
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n a recently concluded 1st Asia Pacific Virtual Events Conference, held on November 25, 2020, the group of young professionals, researchers, and quality educators from the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management represented Taguig City University in an international consortium of researchers, educators, hospitality and tourism, and events management. This year’s momentous conference was officially organized by the Asia Pacific Institute for Events Management (APIEM) and the School of Hospitality, Tourism, and Events of Taylor’s University, Malaysia. One of the highlights of this event was the plenary talks of the renowned and esteemed speakers in the field of MICE, education, research, tourism, and the hospitality industry.
Two sets of a group of researchers from TCU-CHTM had presented papers at the conference; each group was composed of a leading discussant and two researcher associates. The research papers were presented successfully by the faculty of CHTM, namely, Ms. Evelyn Dignadice, Ms. Eunice Parco, and Carlo Jay A. Evardone, Ph.D., who was the lead presenter of a paper, “Assessment on Event Management Service Competencies of Selected Event Managers in Taguig City”. Mr. Joshar Mark Obus, Mr. Gilbert Semilla and Ms. Janerose Firma presented their study entitled “Taguig City Melon Festival as a Driver of Local Tourism Promotion”. The presented studies were included and published in an online journal of Asia Pacific International Events Management (APIEM) and Universitas Pelita Harapan, Malaysia. According to Dean Rumar R. Abaigar of CHTM, the forthcoming 2nd AVEC International Conference is set for November 24, 2021. The next conference is a much-awaited event in which fellow educators and researchers from the TCU academic institution—will take part in a series of research presentations.
Harnessing monograph writing towards publication Joanne C. Constantino, OVREPG-Correspondent
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he Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension, Planning, and Gender and Development under the direct supervision of Dr. Normita A. Villa, Vice President-OVPREPG continuously finds more innovative and alternative ways for internationalizing the Taguig City University research and education during the great health and economic uncertainty. On February 23, 2021, a webinar on Writing and Publishing Monograph with its theme: “TCU Amidst the Pandemic: Designing Winning Strategies in Knowledge-Generation through Research and Production” was successfully organized by the dynamic OVPREPG Webinar Team. As a leading discussant, Dr. Normita A. Villa started the seminar with her paper enormously, entitled: “Writing Process at a Glance”, She encouraged and enlightened the participants to write and rewrite unceasingly, without hesitation. She also shared some tips, methodology, strategies and discussed her creative process in writing. She gave more emphasis on the format and stylistics which were best for the purpose, topic, and interests of the audience. She also explained the step-by-step technical process of writing towards editing and publishing. Dr. Villa delivered her paper presentation full of wisdom and personal experiences as a writer, researcher, and a notable institutional builder through the years.
The second set of a talk, Mr. Glenn Ford B. Tolentino, Chief of the University Press and Publication Office under the Office of the University President. His paper dealth with “The Nexus of Humanities, Science and Political Economy will Redefine Quality of Intellectual Production in the 21st Century”. Mr. Tolentino shared some helpful hints on how to get published on an online platform. He also redefined the landscape of publishing in recent history, because of the pandemic and global economic recession. He encouraged the audience to write with social relevance towards social transformation.
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CULTURE & ARTS | Volume II, Issue 1
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TCU performances moved into Digital Humanities in celebration of National Arts Month 2021 by Monaliza B. De Leon, Chief of Culture and Arts Center
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mid and against the pandemic, TCU celebrates Arts Month virtually with the theme “Alab-sining, Alay-sigla” as a means to recognize and encourage artistic talents from the different colleges and units in the University even in this time of the pandemic. Spearheaded by the Social Sciences Department under the College of Arts and Sciences, led by Prof. Monaliza B. De Leon, Overall Chair of the event, this year’s vibrant celebration was held last February 24 & 26, 2021. The TCU—Cultural Working Committee organized cultural and solidarity performances and art forums to harness the critical thinking, creativity, and artistic energies of the faculty and students and all TCU stakeholders. Hence, the two-day activities were conceptualized relative to culture and the awareness and sustainability of the arts. Day 1 focused on Culture and Arts forum and symposium, 2 brilliant resource speakers delivered their papers entitled “Matatandang Kabahayan sa Taguig, Kalikasan, Kayamanan, at Kahalagahan” presented by Mr. Jimmy C. Uy, Jr., Cultural Worker and Founding Member of Taguig Heritage Society. Another lecture entitled “Understanding Juan Luna’s Spoliarium” was delivered by Prof. Joseph Reylan B. Viray, Director, Institute for Culture and Language Studies, PUP, Sta. Mesa. Day 2 is a culmination of the talents and skills of the TCU stakeholders from different colleges, units, and key offices. The celebration is mainly composed of sixteen (16) performances in the form of dramatic reading, music/songs, dance, and playing musical instruments such as xylophone and piano.
Hundreds of attendees participated in the 2-day events, mostly the young and dynamic members of the community who enjoined the variety of performances, especially the dramatic reading rendered by Dr. Amalia C. Rosales, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dean of the Graduate School. This year’s Arts Month Celebration is a meaningful and memorable event. It is our fervent hope that in the coming years, the TCU Community will raise its consciousness and sustain the preservation of our vibrant culture and traditions, our national library, arts, and cultural heritage.
MAXI’S PANDEMIC HAIKUS
MS. MONALIZA B. DE LEON Chief, Culture and Arts Center
| Maximo T. Alberto, Jr., MPA Faculty Member, Social Science Department, CAS
COVID-19 Lethal enemy Unseen and ungraspable Wrecks body and soul
PLANT UNCLES & AUNTIES Pandemic celebs With their bonsai trees and herbs Green thumb possessors
FACE MASK & FACE SHIELD Protection pieces Uncomfortable to wear But are lifesavers
PANDEMIC The world in chaos Economies collapsing Time stands still
FOOD PACKS Canned goods, rice, noodles For nourishment and strength The poor always waits
CURFEW The night ends at 8 Very early to get rest Tranquil life, at best
FRONTLINERS Brave and courageous Defying all threats and risks To save lives and limbs
SAP Financial support For poor, less fortunate souls Far from the King’s court
QUARANTINE Limited movements Trapped in various Zoom meetings Work from home my friend
ONLINE CLASS New, modern platform To impart education You log-off and –on
VACCINES Herd immunity’s The final goal and purpose For antis-and-pros
A WORLD OF Q’s Shocked by ECQ Confused by MECQ Soothed by GCQ
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TCU LIBRARY LAUNCHED THE DOCUMENT DELIVERY SERVICE by Mark Johnell L. Mosqueda, University Library-Correspondent
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n January 12, 2021, the TCU library headed by Ms. Jessica A. Leaño, Chief of the University Library Office, officially launched the Document Delivery Service in time of the opening of the First Semester, Academic Year 2020-2021, and in response to the urgent needs of the TCU stakeholders amidst health crisis. One of the salient features of the data system is that learners or borrowers can easily access over 7000 books, researches, and other reading materials in just a fingertips an online arrangement, the University Library will deliver to your doorstep at your convenient time. The TCU Library viewed this concept as a potential means of bridging the educational gap that comes with the continuing pandemic restrictions between the TCU stakeholders, learners and teachers, and the University library. Here is how you can access and avail of the service: First, interested clientele may send out request through online platforms of the University Library’s official email or Facebook messenger, indicating the scope of their request –course or topic (broad or detailed) book title and author (if possible or requested), preferred range of recency, or exact document type (for documents like Deed of Donation, etc.). Then, the attending administrator shall respond with a confirmation message followed by a verification of content availability – a list of books or research titles and related materials, book or material alternative, etc., in which the client can select particulars to be requested.
Upon selection or specification of materials, clients will be informed of the estimated time of processing (no longer than one (1) day) and the available formats are (PDF, MS Word Format or .docx, or image formats like jpg and png). The administrator will send you updates and notification of delivered documents. With this hassle-free online process, the Document Delivery Service has successfully catered fifteen (15) document and content requests, five (5) are from the TCU Graduate Studies, one (1) from an alumnus, one (1) from a Graduate School student of UPHSD – Las Piňas, and a few from TCU CBM and CHTM with the most recent one from a BS HRM student. Most of the materials delivered were abstracts of research and share about 80% of the total materials requested. The other 20% is composed of other documents like Library ID, Deeds of Donations, and excerpts from trade books. These numbers prove just how efficient this new service is to the learning community especially during these challenging times. This initiative, along with a few other projects like Strengthening Promotion of Online Platforms, Reorganization of Library Sections, and Expansion of Collection, are the library’s means of adjusting its operations to expand its boundaries of service and reach more people, support more students under flexible learning in the new normal, and stay on its track of helping the caring university to be the center of excellence higher education. Visit www.facebook.com/TCULib or email us at tculibrary.ed@yahoo.com to learn more about Document Delivery Service and other TCU Library services.
TCU LAUNCHED TEACHING HUB by Benjamin B. Aguenza
Chief, Quality Assurance Office
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n November 25, 2020, Mayor Lino S. Cayetano together with TCU officials led the launching of teaching hub at the Taguig City University (TCU). This is also part of TCU’s “Sharpened Online Learning” program, the university’s comprehensive response to ensure quality tertiary education in the time of public health emergencies. An initial of ten classrooms were transformed into teaching hubs which are equipped with state-of-the-art studio equipment to help faculty members in conducting online classes and utilized in preparing instructional materials for synchronous and asynchronous sessions. Alongside the provided studio equipment, faculties are also provided cozy lounges and coffee bars to give them an extra energy boost. Each teaching hub is designed to meet the teacher’s needs using resources available onsite and well-equipped for efficient and effective teaching that fit into the demands of pandemic and the new future in education.
Photo Source: Taguig PIO
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Special Report| Volume II, Issue 1
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he First Semester of the Academic Year 2020-2021 was an extremely challenging year for the educational sector due to the continuous danger to health because of the pandemic brought about by COVID-19. However, Taguig City University was not daunted but faced the challenges with courage and determination to deliver quality education and service to its students and other clientele. Summing up its milestones for this period, a brief narrative report is hereunder presented. – OVPA
