Miriam College Annual Report 2019-2020 by Miriam College

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CONTENTS

2 Mission, Vision, and Core Values 4 President’s Message President’s Report 6

Programs

People

Processes and Systems

Physical Plant and Resources

82 MC Nuvali 96 Institutional Highlights 104 Student Achievements 114 Employee Achievements 117 Chairs, Grants, & Special Funds 124 Publications, Papers, & Researches 136 President’s Council 138 Board of Trustees

ABOUT

COVER

Under new administration, the school is keen on developing students who can reach their full potential in the face of four present and future disruptions represented by the four images on our cover, namely: digitization, artificial intelligence, nuclear catastrophe, and climate change. The school has made it its mission to thrive and grow amidst these disruptions by providing education that responds to the times and contributes to nation-building. 1

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VISION — Miriam College is a premier Filipino Catholic institution of learning that forms leaders in service who combine competence with caring, are rooted in Filipino culture and Asian tradition, and yet are citizens of the world. Miriam College, by integrating the work of education with the life of faith, develops persons, particularly girls and young women, to build the Filipino nation and to be co-creators of God’s kingdom on earth. Miriam College is committed to excellent academic programs infused with Christian values, enhanced by modern technology and enriched by national and international linkages. Finally, Miriam College commits itself to creating and living within our school community the very changes we seek to realize in society.

Miriam College, in partnership with families and the community, provides quality and relevant Christian education that prepares students to become effective leaders, lifelong learners, and productive citizens. It offers excellent programs at the basic, tertiary, post graduate, and adult education levels through learner-centered, value-integrating, researchbased, and innovative approaches.

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CORE

Miriam College is committed to the values of truth, justice, peace, and integrity of creation.

TRUTH

We believe in the power of knowledge and the liberating force of truth. We commit ourselves to the systematic and scientific search for truth and to fairness and openness in its pursuit. We reject all forms of deceit, falseness, and dishonesty. We strive for the highest quality of intellectual and academic output and, at the same time, we recognize and value the wisdom of the heart.

JUSTICE

We believe that all human beings should be equally blessed to be responsible for and to enjoy the fruits of knowledge-generation and social progress. We commit ourselves to a society where power and opportunity are equally shared and where the “naked are clothed and the hungry are fed.” We reject discrimination of any kind against any individual or any group. We believe in gender equality and strive for and support a diverse and interdependent human community in which people’s rights, welfare, and empowerment are centrally valued.

PEACE

We believe that we should be peace-builders. We also believe that peace means the absence of violence as well as the presence of values, attitudes, behavior, and ways of life based on nonviolence and respect for the fundamental rights and freedom of every person. We reject violence of every form and in every social interaction and all institutions. We are committed to work for creative and constructive ways of solving conflict and to foster caring and loving relationships among all human beings and between humans and the rest of creation.

INTEGRITY OF CREATION

We believe that God has called us to be stewards of all creation and that the well-being and happiness of future generations rest upon sustainable and equitable systems and processes of production and consumption. We reject destruction of the environment and waste of natural resources. We commit ourselves to care for the earth and to practice a lifestyle that sustains the health of the planet on which all life depends.

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MESSAGE FROM THE

PRESIDENT When I gave my investiture speech on 5 February 2020 and referred to Miriam College’s readiness to face disruptions, I was speaking with confidence that the institution could rise up to nature’s challenges predicated on the increasing dangers of climate change’s effects and the Philippines’ location in the Pacific Ring of Fire. But none of us expected such a massive and prolonged disruption as the current pandemic. At this time of writing my message, we have been on different levels of quarantine. The transmissions are faster and the variants are more lethal. In early 2020, as soon as face-to-face meetings were prohibited to prevent COVID-19 transmission, Miriam College was able to pivot within two months to conceptualize and to create a full virtual campus called KNowledge & OnLine LEarning Resource or KNOLLER (evoking Miriam College’s past history as Maryknoll). KNOLLER reflects and proves the readiness of the institution to adapt itself to the new environment. But this smooth “turning on a dime” was made possible because of the earlier work done by Miriam College under my predecessor, Dr. Rosario O. Lapus. Our academic faculty and staff hit the ground running, and despite the lockdown we moved without delay due to the programs already in place, among them: the joint training programs with our institutional partners like Goldsmiths, University of London and Camosun College in Canada; the initiatives on innovation as the center of education; the expanded use of technology in education; the skills upgrading of teachers in technological, innovative, and STEM teaching; the annual President’s Challenge; the introduction or expansion of

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positive psychology and mindfulness; and other initiatives that have been proven to be essential in handling learning continuity. With all of these, Miriam College was able to address the challenges of virtual teaching and learning, as well as to promote mental wellness among the members of the community during this time of virtual learning. Instead of daunting the school, the new social and economic environment propelled the introduction of new cross-disciplinary and innovative degrees and major courses that will add to the list of choices for Miriam College students as they plan for a future that will be unpredictable, fast changing, and technically demanding. Just as we created a teaching infrastructure and platform to address the complexity introduced by the pandemic, we designed our courses to assist students in transforming their skills in the ever-evolving areas of competencies as new challenges emerge in the future. This is the essence of life-long learning that Miriam College emphasizes. And then there are the advocacies and out-of-the classroom experiences that will help build our students’ character and empathy for others, qualities as essential as academic training. Skills and competence development, transformation through life-long learning, character formation, and the ability to contribute to our national development and local communities’ resilience—these are but a part of what Miriam College education hopes to impart to its graduates and to the country through MC’s graduates, the Knollers. The 2019-2020 Annual Report presents the initial progress that we have done in meeting the challenges of a new reality, and it foreshadows MC’s vision moving towards the institution’s 100th year.

Amb. Laura Q. Del Rosario, M.A., M.Ed. President

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PROGRAMS

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We continue to focus on maintaining

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STANDARDS

at all levels and areas and on developing innovative, relevant, and student-centered programs. We will ensure that these programs tap and develop students’ multiple intelligences and are supported by solid research.

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BASIC UNIT Composed of the Child Study Center, Lower School, Middle School, High School, and Miriam Adult Education (MAE), the Basic Education Units (BEU) continue to initiate programs that promote the holistic development of its students. The school year 2019-2020 saw the Basic Education Unit intensify its programs that address overall health and wellbeing among students. The Child Study Center and the Middle School carried their own programs on mindfulness and overall wellness which were integrated in academic and non-academic activities. The programs were designed to include activities that help develop a healthy mental, physical, emotional, and social outlook among students and, at the same time, provide them an outlet they can use to balance their academic activities. In the previous school year, the Lower School launched its Buddy Bench Project to teach young students empathy and kindness and make new friends in the process. Along with efforts to integrate wellness in the classrooms, the units continue to expand, strengthen, and upgrade existing programs, partnerships, and facilities to maximize and keep learning relevant. The Lower School piloted its E-Learning program for Grades 4-5, the High School sent its first batch of students to a new partner school in Paris, while MAE enhanced existing programs to produce highly-qualified and work-ready graduates. A highlight of the year is the Child Study Center’s celebration of 60 years of creating impact on the lives of children in their formative years through meaningful play and learning. The following pages show the unit’s colorful celebration of its 60th anniversary. 8

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CHILD STUDY CENTER (CSC) Mindfulness for kids The Child Study Center recognizes its role in building a strong foundation for young learners so they grow up into well-adjusted individuals. As such, the unit initiated a Mindfulness Program for First Step, Nursery, and Kindergarten students. It aims to equip young learners with the right tools to build self-esteem and skillfully face challenges. Mindfulness is the simple practice of bringing a gentle, accepting attitude to the present moment by paying attention to the here and now. When practiced regularly, it helps develop compassion, focus, curiosity, and empathy. By introducing mindfulness in school, the students are given the foundation to make qualities, such as kindness and acceptance, a habit. Under the Mindfulness Program, students 3 to 5 years old are exposed to relaxing weekly activities. Examples are breathing exercises, mindfulness walks, mindful eating, and awareness of feelings. Apart from gaining self-esteem, such activities help the children refocus, become more selfaware, and build self-control. School leaders, education advocates visit CSC This year, the CSC opened its campus to school leaders and childhood education

advocates to allow an exchange of experiences and have a greater appreciation for the value of play in early childhood education. The unit welcomed Early Childhood Educator and Fairy Dust Teacher founder and CEO, Sally Haughey, who was given a special tour of the unit’s different learning spaces, including its very own makerspace for young children called the Tinker Lab. The unit also welcomed educators and family advocates from five schools namely, Persatuan Pemudi Islam Singapura Early Childhood Education (PPIS ECE), Masjid Kampong Siglap Singapore, Ilham Child Care Singapore, The Little Campus (TLC) North Bend School in Bulacan, and Miriam College Nuvali. The CSC shared its best practices during the visit, specifically loose parts play, design thinking, and project-based learning. These exchanges of experiences and insights with international and local schools further affirmed the importance of developmentally appropriate practices at the CSC. Learning outdoors with Greenscape The natural environment stimulates and inspires meaningful learning. It is for this reason that CSC introduced the Greenscape area, an

“Mindfulness helps me feel calm when I’m sad or mad or scared. It helps me with my breathing and know my feelings better.” - Brooklyn Kalila K. Ignacio Nursery student

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60 years of premier early childhood education 305 students and

teachers engaged in design thinking challenges

86,467 pesos raised from the CSC Christmas Bazaar for the benefit of Bantay Bata 163

Greenscape serves as a nature-based learning space for CSC students.

outdoor classroom that serves as a nature-based learning space and exhibit area for young learners. This learning space has been used in various ways: as a quiet area where mindfulness activities help calm children; a manipulative area where children can work on their fine-motor skills; a nature area where materials provide a perfect spot for discovery and exploration; a social area where children and teachers are invited to talk and interact with each other; a sensory area

where activities and materials allow children to explore and discover using their senses; and a dramatic area that offers an outdoor version of a dramatic play space.

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The journey of the Child Study Center (CSC) began in 1959 with the bold vision of two Maryknoll Sisters – Sister Helen Fitton and Sister Mary Miller. Believing in the importance of quality education during a child’s formative years, they initiated classes for Nursery and Kindergarten students. Their vision continues through its program expansions that serve a wider group of learners. In 2001, the First Step program was formally launched for three-year olds and, in 2006, the Day Care Playgroup program was offered for two-year olds. The unit prides itself in putting young learners at the center of its curriculum. Through the years, it has fully committed itself to supporting children’s joyful and meaningful learning. Developmentally appropriate activities, project-based learning, and human-centered design thinking all allowed students to explore, investigate, discover, collaborate, create, and innovate. Mindfulness and socially-oriented activities grounded on Miriam Spirituality and the core values of truth, peace, justice, and integrity of creation are the foundation on which the unit instills a sense of service and compassion among its students.

C E L E BTHR A T E S ITS 60

On its 60th year,

YEAR

CSC looks forward to many more years of joyful learning and service!

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C E L E BTHR A T E S ITS 60

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“I started my career as a CSC Kindergarten teacher 30 years ago. I am forever grateful to CSC for believing in me. My three sons also studied here. They are all successful in their chosen careers. Salamat, CSC! Happy 60th year!” - Dinna Santos-Valera

“Congratulations CSC!! I have 3 daughters who started with CSC, presently aged 41 years old, 37 years old and 28 years old.”

CSC kids honor Mama Mary through a Marian Procession around the MC grounds.

- Nida Grace Carandang Children spend the day lost in play during the inauguration of PlayTown playground, a 60th Anniversary gift from CSC to its students.

The CSC Family Day hosts jumpstart the celebration with wigs and wit.

“Congratulations! I'm a very proud mom of two wonderful Miriam College CSC graduates.” - Paz Rubio Juco 12

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CSC administrators and faculty went all out for their dance number during the unit’s Family Day celebration.

CSC kids entice visitors to buy their products to raise funds for the benefit of Bantay Bata 163.

Jugglers, unicyclers, and stiltwalkers kept kids and their families entertained all throughout the celebration of Family Day and the unit’s 60th Anniversary.

CSC students keep the fun level up with a dance number during the unit’s Family Day themed, “Let's Groove, Stand Up, and Shine for CSC's 60th!”

Both my daughters attended CSC and I am very proud of this. Being a Maryknoll College graduate myself, I wanted my children to graduate here too. - Peps Regalado San Gabriel

My son RDD is a graduate of CSC. The strong foundation and values he learned from CSC he brought with him through grade school and high school in Ateneo. Mabuhay CSC! 6 - Ricky Riego de Dios Part of a series of 60th anniversary activities was the 60's themed Choral Recitation and Song Fest dubbed, "Peace, Love, and Music" participated in by CSC students.

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LOWER SCHOOL (LS) E-learning program pilot

“Genyo helped me improve my skills and retain more information. I didn’t know that learning can be this enjoyable.”

Following the success of the E-Learning programs at the Middle School and High School units, the Miriam College Lower School (MCLS), this year, piloted its first formal E-Learning program in partnership with Diwa Learning Systems, Inc.. Through the online learning and resource management system, Genyo, Grades 4 and 5 students were introduced to blended learning, which strengthens the utilization of technology in the classroom and supplements the school’s thrusts in teaching and learning. MCLS students, including parents and faculty members, were provided formal training in the application and implementation of the E-learning program using iPads and other devices. New offerings in art, music, and robotics MCLS continues to improve its curriculum by adding new and revitalized offerings. Making this possible are trusted external partners who provide the latest systems and technology to complement the unit’s Science Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) program. This school year saw the opening of a new strand in the after-school class for highachieving students—ProDev+,

- Maxene Pangan

Grade 5 student

the Creative and Performing Arts offering of the unit. The program offers classes in Performing Arts and Creative Arts with the aim of enhancing the artistic and musical talents of students from Grades 2-5. ProDev+’s Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) offering continues to be supported by Science A-Z, an online learning management system distributed by F&J De Jesus. In partnership with Felta Multimedia, Inc., the Science Area offered a new Saturday camp class called the Lego NXT Robotics. This new class complements the unit’s ongoing

basic and advanced Lego WeDo Robotics classes. With KIDSGROWISE, the education arm of Maybank and MoneyTree, MCLS enhances its mathematics instruction. Called the Math Time, Fun Time program, students in Grades 3-5 are introduced to financial literacy. All these initiatives attest to the commitment of MCLS in addressing the unique needs and profiles of its learners. Highlighting the family in school activities The MCLS recognizes the valuable role of parents as

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508 students introduced to formal E-Learning 199 parents trained

in the use of Genyo, an online learning and resource management system, to support their daughters in their E-Learning journey

75 students trained in basic and advanced Lego robotics (WeDo and NXT) Lower School students may opt to take Saturday Camp Class called Lego NXT Robotics to complement their weekday Robotics classes.

partners of the school in nurturing young learners. Supporting this goal are activities that involve not just parents but the whole family. For the first time, the Lower School held a Day of Prayer for communicants with the theme “Creating Harmony and Nurturing the Gift of the Eucharist (C.H.A.N.G.E.) Starts with the Family.” Mini recollections were held for parents and their daughters in separate venues. Parents were reminded by Fr. Binu Scaria to be role models for their children in celebrating the Eucharist religiously. The students, on the other hand, were taught by the Couples for Christ/Youth For Christ

(CFC/YFC) about the Eucharist through games, sharing, and arts and crafts. The CFC/YFC is the youth arm of the Couples For Christ Global Mission Foundation. After the recollections, the students and their parents were given a special moment to exchange promises in light of the lessons they have learned that day. The Day of Prayer culminated with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. It was a full day for parent officers at the 2019 MCLS Family Day and Fair. This was the first time that they managed their own fun booths apart from organizing the Family Day programs. This new role allowed maximum

721 students introduced to financial literacy through the Math Time, Fun Time program

participation and interaction among families as more parents were involved in the activity. Parents who were not officers were given the opportunity to help in preparing the booths, while their daughters helped manage and promote them. Participating families played and tried out the activities offered at the different booths, allowing them to truly bond on Family Day.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL (MS) “Once largely ignored in my teaching arsenal, this lightweight 6th generation iPad has transformed into a trusty old friend and an indispensable companion. It has eased my load as I scurried to and from third and fourth floor classrooms carrying other teaching materials. While connected (or not) to the classroom projector, it helped present lessons, demonstrate tasks that required apps, and receive projects from students via AirDrop.” - Ms. Maria Pia Corazon F. Luque MS English Teacher

Upgrading technology to maximize learning Several acquisitions of various equipment and supplies were made this school year to support the academic instruction and curriculum of the Middle School. Three-year old computer units in Computer Laboratory B were replaced by 41 brand new ones. Two new software, specifically Notepad++ and Scratch Programming, were installed for the Grade 8 HTML Coding lessons and the Grade 6 students Scratch Programming lessons, respectively. This year, a new MS Robotics laboratory was constructed to accommodate and run the Lego Mindstorm robots used by Grade 7 students in robotics programming lessons. The laboratory houses eight working tables, each with its own computer unit. It can comfortably fit up to 35 students, providing more than enough elbow room for hands-on sessions and robot demonstrations. These upgrades are all part of the unit’s goal to maximize students’ learning using the computer. As part of the Middle School’s continuous implementation of its E-Learning program, 130 units of iPad 6th Generation 128 GB were purchased for the faculty as well as for the use of Grade 6 students. A variety

of offline applications such as Padlet, Mentimeter, Classkick, Ibis Paint X, and Grand Piano, just to name a few, were installed in the units for more engaging e-learning sessions. Moreover, the Science Laboratory now houses a total of 10 binocular microscopes, ensuring a smaller equipment to student ratio when conducting experiments. A printer with sublimation ink, additional baking equipment, and bamboo musical instruments were also purchased to boost the students’ engagement in Art, Cooking, and Music lessons. Media literacy for all To further promote and develop communicative competence and critical literacy for the 21st century, the English Area of the Middle School integrated a comprehensive Digital and Media Literacy program in the curricula, particularly for Grades 6-8 levels. Lessons and topics included news literacy, netiquette, proper citing of sources, and sorting information online. Some topics were also reinforced by the Library Media Center through the Library Instruction Program. Supporting the Digital and Media Literacy program further is the annual celebration of Communication Arts Week. This year, it was held from 2529 November, highlighting the

MIRIAM COLLEGE theme, “DM Sent! Advocating for Digital and Media Literacy”.

Promoting wellness among students

The celebration featured talks by professionals that highlighted timely topics such as news literacy, and filtering misinformation and disinformation.

The Middle School is committed to promoting overall health and wellness among its students to make them better learners. A variety of academic and non-academic activities were integrated in the different subjects, addressing the importance of physical, social, and emotional health.

A speech communication workshop for 10 Middle School janitorial personnel was also offered to promote critical literacy, strengthen ties among members of the community, and show that communication skills should not just benefit students and teachers. The participants took part in activities such as roleplays, speech exercises, and impromptu oral deliveries prepared and facilitated by the English teachers.

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Wellness challenges and nutrition education were highlighted through games that explore healthy eating, while topics on positive health were integrated in various subjects and student activities. The wellness activities and lessons, which were wellreceived by the students, proved that ‘healthy classrooms are happy classrooms!’

Mindfulness or guided breathing became a regular part of the Homeroom period while activities about grit and gratitude were done during Guidance classes. Students participated in various physical activities offered during P.E. time to keep them energetic throughout the day.

This year, the MS unit offered various activities addressing physical, mental, and social well-being. Here, students pose after a talk on Mindfulness given by psychologist, Ms. Karina Fernandez.

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HIGH SCHOOL (HS) “The RFID system of the MCHS is a big help when it comes to ensuring safety and security among students. We are able to monitor our daughters as to the time they enter and leave the school premises. We are assured that, unless we are notified of exit, the girls are still in school.” - Dr. Glenda Pereira Grade 9 parent

Enhanced safety and security The safety of students has always been a top priority of the Miriam College High School (MCHS), thus, it continues to upgrade its security systems. This year, the unit implemented the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system which automates the monitoring process of a student’s entry and exit in the high school premises. Once the student taps her ID (Identification Card) on the portal located at all entrances, real time notifications are instantly received by their parents through mobile devices. With this feature, parents will be able to monitor the whereabouts of their daughters inside the campus. Incorporated in the system are details on how each student commutes home and which exits she takes, specifying whether she uses public transportation, is fetched by school bus or private vehicle, or walks home. This feature supplements the current security measure of issuing

commuter or special pass to students allowed by their parents to use public transport. Apart from these security features, the RFID system can also be used to monitor attendance on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis as well as update students about upcoming school activities. Strengthening the strands Placing girls at the center of education remains a significant feature of the High School’s academic, co-curricular, extracurricular, social action, and student formation programs. Complementing this is its emphasis on academic strand-based learning, where simulations, immersions, and exposures are especially planned and designed for the different strands: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Humanities and Social Science (HUMMS), and Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM). For their Entrepreneurship and Work Immersion courses, ABM

students engage yearly in a business simulation activity where they design, develop, market, and sell their own products at the U.P. Town Center. This year’s theme, “Crossroads: Flavors Without Borders,” exhibited food products that featured flavors from different countries. Students taking the HUMMS strand are provided opportunities to learn more about governance, social issues, media, and culture and arts. For their Philippine Politics and Governance course, they visited the House of Representatives to observe and learn about the structures and processes involved in policy making. They sat in committee hearings and attended brief talks with various legislators to learn how their work impacts nationbuilding. Various speakers from the Supreme Court were also invited to talk about their work. This year also saw HUMMS students visit media network GMA7 and the National Museum of Fine Arts; watch Tanghalang Pilipino’s Katsuri;

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and attend a forum that tackled the struggles of the Lumads. Students of the STEM strand once again spearheaded the annual Science and Mathematics Exposition or SciMax. The High School community participated in activities that showcased different investigative projects; science, engineering, and math challenges; kinesthetic activities; and games applying STEM, among other interactive activities.

In line with the school’s vision of forming leaders and citizens of the world, the High School continues to create opportunities that provide students unique global experiences through its Summer Overseas Attachment Program (SOAP). This summer saw a total of 10 girls fly to France for an exchange program with Ecole Lenôtre in Paris. In this renowned culinary school, the students were exposed not only to Paris culture and arts but to the intricacies of French cuisine and cooking. They engaged in cooking classes under trained chefs of the school. The High School continues to keep its ties with other international schools. This year, a new set of exchange students were sent for academic and cultural exposure at Goldsmiths, University of London, China Bank Trust Corporation (CTBC) Business School in Taiwan, Hakuho

School for Girls, Shinagawa Etoile, and Tokyo Joshi Gakuin School in Japan. Meanwhile, the first batch of Japanese students from these three aforementioned schools in Japan were warmly welcomed by the unit in November 2019. Apart from cultural exchanges, the High School also continues to expose students to competitions abroad. Once more, High School students represented the school at the prestigious World Scholar’s Cup Tournament of Champions at Yale University in the U.S. This time, they brought home a total of 23 gold medals, 36 silver medals, and 58 merit awards from individual and group academic competitions like debate, writing, and quiz bee. Held in November 2019, the competition focused on the theme, “A World on the Margins.” This year also saw select faculty going to California in the U.S., and in Bangkok, Thailand for paper presentations.

Under the unit’s Summer Overseas Attachment Program or SOAP, 10 high school students got a taste of France through an exchange program with culinary school in Paris, Ecole Lenôtre.

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2 alumni graduated

Summa Cum Laude in June 2019

4 Ph.D. candidates among the faculty

Php 5 million gross income earned from the HS Fair

14 direct beneficiaries of the HS Fair proceeds

53 students

participated in SOAP activities in Tokyo, Taiwan, London, and Paris

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MIRIAM ADULT EDUCATION (MAE) “Nakatulong po sa amin ng malaki ang Hotel and Restaurant Services (HRS) course sa aming pagtatrabaho sa McDonald’s. Iba yung galawan sa trabaho sa food industry pero dahil sa aming kurso, naging mas advanced kami sa customer relations at mas mabilis naming na-apply yung mga pinag-aralan namin sa aming trabaho ngayon.” - Shaira & Shaina Abon

Hotel and Restaurant Services graduate

First cohort of graduates in Hotel and Restaurant Services This academic year 20192020 saw the first cohort of graduates, all 21 of them, successfully receive certificates in Hotel and Restaurant Services, a two-year Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program. TESDA has granted MAE the program registration of the course in 2018, which was intended for the first batch of graduates of the Senior High School program of the Department of Education. Since then, students have been provided with relevant training to prepare them for the actual workplace. Consequently, the students were able to acquire the National Certification. This

qualifies them to compete for gainful employment and become sustainable in pursuit of productive careers in the food service and leisure and tourism industries. Education for all through ALS In 2016, the MAE was granted accreditation by the Department of Education (DepEd) as service provider of the Basic Education Program for Alternative Learning System (ALS) Accreditation and Equivalency Learning Support Delivery System. The ALS is a parallel learning system in the Philippines. It provides a practical option to existing formal instruction. It enables students to complete basic education, using a mode that fits their distinct needs.

ALS learners are categorized under Basic Literacy, Elementary, and Junior High School. Through these levels, learners who have been out of school for years transition to Senior High School after passing the Accreditation and Equivalency examination given by the DepEd. The ALS program gives support to outof-school youth and adults who intend to finish school in a short period of time. This will enable them to explore new opportunities and face second chances in life towards a brighter future.

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52 years of providing affordable quality education to underprivileged youth and adults from marginalized communities 10 Technical-Vocational skills training programs duly certified by TESDA

38 deaf students from Former out-of-school youth like Jeanrex Stefan Junio was given a second chance to finish basic education through flexible study modes under the ALS program of MAE.

Making a difference in the National Assessment In 2018, MAE was certified by TESDA as an accredited Competency Assessment Center (CAC). MAE CAC certifies and gives recognition to students from MAE and other training centers for National Certification. By focusing on assessing the qualifications of students’ competencies in accordance with the industry standards, MAE prepares learners, mostly out-of-school youth and adults, for a wide range of occupation. The school’s performance in the TESDA National Assessment shows a consistent passing rate of 100% in various courses. This signifies that the graduates meet the manpower skills qualifications and demands of the industry. These

graduates have successfully landed employment while others have engaged in entrepreneurial undertakings. MAE CAC has not only supported the students but also provided the industry with a pool of qualified graduates.

Junior High School and Senior High School

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HIGHER UNIT Following its successful ISO 9001-2015 certification in SY 2018-2019, the Higher Education Unit (HEU) continues to reap the rewards for upholding high standards in the development and delivery of its academic programs. This year, Miriam College was granted an Autonomous Status by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), one of the highest recognitions a private higher education institution can receive. On top of this, five programs under the College of Arts and Sciences were granted Level IV status by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU). These latest recognitions are an affirmation of the quality of undergraduate and graduate programs the unit is able to produce through its three Colleges—the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Accountancy, and the College of Education. Strengthening existing programs, introducing new ones, and forging linkages with top universities and colleges with expertise in niche programs abroad all elevate the learning experiences of students. With top programs designated as Centers of Excellence and Development, the Colleges are recipients of significant grants that allow them to share their best practices with other schools around the country. As the Higher Education Unit commits to providing quality, relevant, and innovative programs, it continues to uphold the school’s mission of “forming leaders in service.”

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Autonomous Status from CHED The Autonomous Status granted to Miriam College through Memorandum Order No. 12 series of 2019 is a reflection of the school’s exceptional institutional quality; enhanced quality assurance systems; and excellent instructional, research and extension program outcomes. Being an autonomous institution, Miriam College enjoys several institutional benefits that can help enhance and expand academic programs. These include, among others: • Priority in the grant of subsidies and other financial incentives/assistance from CHED; • Authority to launch new courses/programs in the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in areas of expertise without securing a permit; • Privilege to establish branches or satellite campuses and offer extension classes and distance education courses or programs; • Freedom from CHED’s regular monitoring and evaluation activities; • Exemption from the issuance of a Special Order (S.O.) for its graduates; and • Authority to grant honorary degrees to deserving individuals.

Student and faculty doing research may now get instant help online through the HEU-LMC’s “Ask A Librarian” live chat feature on its webpage.

Access to HEU-LMC services and resources online As a response to the school’s decision to move classes online in the middle of the school year due to the pandemic and to adapt to the changing environment, the HEU Library Media Center (HEU-LMC) began developing an interactive website and Facebook Page and expanding its services in time for SY 2020-2021. These online services will maximize accessibility to LMC’s resources, providing virtual research and online learning support to the academic community. The HEU-LMC website will provide easier access to library resources, online and onsite services, course guides, library policies, staff directory, library linkages, and contact information. To guide patrons, a live chat feature called “Ask a Librarian” will be available on its webpage.

On the other hand, the HEULMC Facebook Page will serve as an online tool to promote library resources, services, and activities; improve library service to patrons through an online reference service through Messenger; and help increase usage of LMC’s resources and services.

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COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES (CAS) “We are inspired to do this project because of the challenges in communication between the deaf and hearing students. The purpose of Signing With You, a sign language video tutorial App, is to help strengthen and create better connection with students who are deaf.” - Team Signing With You

President’s Challenge Grand Winner

President’s Challenge grand winners In line with the school’s overall innovation thrust, the CAS sees the President’s Challenge activity as an opportunity to showcase its students’, faculty members’, and staff's big and bold ideas that lead to innovation and social impact. This year, the college proudly won in two categories for its solution-focused projects that promoted inclusive communication and a culture of research in the MC community.

Project Signing with You won the Grand Prize in the Student Category for its innovative creation of a sign language video tutorial application submitted by deaf students taking up Associate in Digital Technologies. This is a threepeat for students of CAS since the first President’s Challenge in 2017. The project named ELI or Electronic Library of Ideas bagged the Grand Prize in the Faculty category. It was designed by a five-member team composed of CAS faculty members plus one personnel.

ELI is a platform designed for faculty members where they can develop interdisciplinary research ideas and see it to its successful completion. The winning teams are now part of the “The Nursery” Incubation Program, where an enabling process of support in technology, business, and innovation management is provided to turn innovative ideas into marketable products or services. Upon completing “The Nursery,” the teams will be enrolled in an Extended Residency Program with capacity-building activities,

mentoring program, and networking events. Level IV accreditation and new program offerings This year, the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) granted Level IV status to five programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). These programs are: BA Communication, BS Environmental Planning and Management, BA International Studies, BA Psychology, and BS Psychology. A Level IV status certifies that the College offers high quality academic programs with prestige and authority comparable to those offered in excellent foreign universities. It also means that the College has in place research, teaching and learning, community service, linkages and consortia, and quality assurance mechanisms to merit a Level IV status. The Board of Trustees approved this year the offering of a new program, Bachelor of Design. Its curriculum is considered a first in the country, with four highly specialized tracks: Interior + Public Spaces, Production Innovation, Sustainable Wear, and Visual Communication. The program was conceptualized based on the design programs of highly respected global universities, primarily Carnegie Mellon University’s Bachelor of Design. Other schools include Rhode Island School of Design, Seoul

National University, University of New South Wales, and Politecnico Milano (Polytechnic University of Milan) in Italy. Together with the International Partnerships Office, the College has initiated discussions to forge partnerships with these HEIs, comparing curricula and identifying alignment for possible introduction of a 4+1 program. In the pipeline are webinars and talks by experts from these HEIs to jumpstart the promotion of the partnership and the new 4+1 program. The College looks forward to future collaborations with these universities that will allow its students to continue their studies abroad. Under its Department of Psychology, CAS is set to offer new and enhanced programs in the coming school years: Certificate and Diploma Course in Healthy Ageing and Master of Psychology. The Certificate and Diploma Course in Healthy Ageing provides students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge, understanding with appreciation, and skills in the field of positive and healthy ageing. The Master of Psychology, on the other hand, lets practitioners enhance their profession through a six-unit capstone project.

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2 “Ofrenda de Dia de Muertos” exhibits hosted upon the invitation of the Embassy of Mexico

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Quality education through better management system Aligned with the Quality Policy of Miriam College, the CAS commits to provide quality education through the improvement of its Quality Management System (QMS). The CAS QMS consists of procedures, processes, and responsibilities for the continuous delivery of quality education. The higher aim is to lay the groundwork for an ecosystem that will allow the creation of not only multi- or inter-disciplinary collaboration but a transdisciplinary approach. Under the system, CAS aims to produce graduates with these qualities: • Independent thinkers who are team workers and problem solvers; • Effective communicators who are tech savvy and information literate; • Optimistic and resilient students who are aware of self-care and personal development; • Globally informed and locally empowered citizens; and • Lifelong learners who are knowledgeable in their disciplines and continue to pursue in-depth disciplinal skills.

The CAS-Quality Management System (QMS) serves as a guide for the unit as it develops a transdisciplinary learning approach with the ultimate goal of forming students who are “leaders in service.”

on top of providing a support system that invests on faculty development, 21st century learning spaces, academic support and student services, and partnerships and linkages.

In achieving these qualities, the College, through its different departments, must maintain quality curriculum and instruction, develop a culture of research, and keep an active community involvement. This is

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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND ACCOUNTANCY (CBEA) “The practical experience and quality training we will gain from The Makers’ Cafe will help us in numerous areas—business management, customer service, human resources, marketing fundamentals, and project management. It will also strengthen our communication skills, awareness of food and culture, working with a team, and flexibility under new conditions. All these skills are truly beneficial for our chosen careers.” - Shannen S. Ermita

2nd Year LTM Student and Restaurant Student Manager of Makers’ Cafe

Enhanced programs for Leisure and Tourism (LTM) students CBEA’s Department of Leisure and Tourism (LTM) continues to respond to an ever-changing business landscape. It immerses students in real-world business settings and equips them with relevant programs that they can use to make a meaningful impact within their chosen industries. In February 2020, the Department launched its newest business center, Maker’s Café, at the Miriam CollegeHenry Sy, Sr. Innovation Center. Similar to ‘The Travel Bureau’, another business center run by the Department, the Maker’s Café will be run and managed by LTM students. They will be taught how to transform ideas into prototypes and address issues in the food and beverage industry. They will also conceptualize and produce the Maker’s Café menu, guided by a faculty coordinator with extensive experience in international and local cuisines. This year, the Department also offered under its Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management program a new and timely major — Sustainable Food Management. This is the first offering of its kind in the country. Sustainable Food Management covers topics on production, preservation, and promotion of quality local food as well as how to bring

efficient service to the market while meeting socio-cultural, economic, and environmental goals. It also focuses on the effective use of natural resources, food security, and entrepreneurial tourism opportunities. The introduction of the new major further solidifies the program’s aim of producing future graduates who are specialists and decision makers in the tourism and hospitality industries. Capacity-building among business educators The Department of Business Administration of Miriam College is recognized by the CHED as a Center of Excellence. Along with this recognition is the Department’s responsibility to provide leadership, best practices, research, and training to other Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in the country and help them attain the same excellence in the field of business education. Through a Php 3-million grant from CHED, the Department, in partnership with the Institute of Knowledge and InnovationSoutheast Asia/Bangkok University (IKI-SEA), embarked on a capacity-building project for 100 Business Administration faculty members from partner HEIs across the country. The project aimed to equip these

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From Bicol to Benguet, CBEA led several capacity-building seminars for entrepreneurship educators, benefitting 253 educators, 60 schools, and nine local and international agencies across the country and the region.

faculty members with 21st century pedagogical skills and competencies for teaching innovation and creativity. As a final output, the faculty members were required to implement their learning in their respective schools while its effectiveness was validated through research. The results of their output will be presented in a national research colloquium at Miriam College. The vision is to help bring about innovative and creative business graduates who will contribute to national development. Entrepreneurship education for national development The Department of Entrepreneurship of CBEA has grown, building its strength on pioneering programs, networking, and leadership in entrepreneurship development in the country and the

ASEAN region. As a Center of Excellence and a recipient of a PHP 3-million grant from CHED, the Department continues to share its expertise in the field among entrepreneurship educators across the Philippines through a capacitybuilding project. In partnership with six colleges and universities, namely: Capiz State University (Roxas City), Bicol State College of Applied Science and Technology (Naga City), Philippine Women’s College (Davao City), Palawan State University (Puerto Princesa City), Quezon City University (Quezon City), and Benguet State University (La Trinidad, Benguet), the department conducted a national conference, trainer’s workshop, and six regional teacher trainings in 2019.

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10 partner schools across the Philippines as the initial network of focal institutions in delivering the capacitybuilding program initiated by the Departments of Business Administration and Entrepreneurship 7 business centers established to provide CBEA students with real-world experiences in their chosen fields 12 regional focal persons who are the core champions in the Network for Entrepreneurship Education for Development (NEED–PH), a soon-to-be established institutional network of HEIs offering Entrepreneurship education in the Philippines

MIRIAM COLLEGE Benefitting from these activities were a total of 253 educators, 60 schools, and nine local and international agencies across the country and the region. Each activity saw the convergence of stakeholders in the entrepreneurship education ecosystem. This included successful and young Filipino entrepreneurs from different disciplines such as the natural sciences, social sciences, and the arts.

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The success of the project further established the Department’s leadership in Entrepreneurship education, proving that it can bring together a network of stakeholders who can share knowledge with other educators so they, in turn, can contribute to local and national development.

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“Using Project-Based Learning allows us to continuously question not only our ideas but the ideas presented to us.” - TJ Bayoneta

Student, Child Development and Education (CDE)

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Promoting relevant education The fields of education and teaching continue to evolve with the times. As such, the College of Education has made it its goal to provide relevant and innovative programs, activities, and resources for its students so they are able to keep abreast of the changes happening nationally and globally. In October 2019, the College launched a sourcebook titled, Project-Based Learning: A Sourcebook for Higher Education Faculty and Students. The sourcebook showcases examples of how higher education students acquire knowledge, skills, and competencies by engaging them in real world tasks that aim to make a difference in the lives of others. It features the projects of students from the College of Education as well of those from the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Accountancy. This year, the College hosted two international conferences for students and faculty to provide them with new learnings about the latest trends and innovations in teaching. On 27-28 July 2019, Early Childhood Educator and Fairy Dust Teacher founder and CEO, Sally Haughey, gave a talk on Integrating Wonder-based Teaching in the Classroom at the MC-Henry Sy, Sr. Innovation Center. Her talk focused on the importance of children’s

The CEd hosted a conference on Nature Pedagogy, featuring Early Learning expert Dr. Claire Warden.

right to play and how they can become active co-constructors in learning. On 5 October 2019, worldrenowned early learning expert, Dr. Claire Warden, gave a lecture on Nature Pedagogy. Dr. Warden is a pioneer in the field of Nature Pedagogy, an approach to teaching preschoolers with an emphasis on the importance of high-quality outdoor play, immersion in nature, and understanding one’s connection to nature and land. Continuous enhancement of revitalized programs In an effort to continuously improve its programs, the College of Education (CED), this year, worked on enhancing

the professional degree graduate programs which were all revitalized last year. The College of Education made sure that all graduate programs are practice-based, with students immersed in real world applications of theories, principles, and concepts. The cohort-based program for the Master of Education in Early Childhood Education, Special Needs, and Inclusive Education, Guidance and Counselling, Measurement and Evaluation, and Curriculum and Teaching all culminate in a special capstone project. Students have two options for their capstone project—address the challenges of their chosen practice through a project or immerse themselves in the field through an internship

MIRIAM COLLEGE to practice their skills and competencies. Similarly, the Ph.D. in Education was transformed into a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Teaching or Counselor Education. Under the program, students are immersed in practices and challenges in educational institutions. The program culminates with a dissertation that addresses a problem of the practice. As an offshoot of the offering of these practice-based programs, CEd brought one of its programs to MC Nuvali and opened the graduate-level program, Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching with Specialization in 21st Century Learning. A total of 16 professional teachers comprised the first cohort of students for the program. Since the inception of the revitalized programs, the College has seen a 17% increase in enrollment of graduate students. Partnering with schools abroad As a Center of Excellence in Teacher Education, the College of Education continues to develop innovative programs by partnering with educational institutions abroad. The year 2018 saw the College team up with the MC-HSSIC and Goldsmiths, University of London in developing a niche program on designing education. The result is the offering of the Post Graduate Certificate in Designing

Education and the Master of Arts in Designing Education offered in January 2019. In May of the same year, the first cohort of scholars of the program, comprised mostly of teachers, traveled to the UK to present their Post Graduate Certificate projects at Goldsmiths, University of London. This was followed by another presentation before the Commissioners of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) during their Commission En Banc (CEB) meeting in July 2019. As the scholars pursue the one-anda-half year program, they gave the feedback that it has so far enabled them to imbibe a growth mindset—one that is innovative and proactive. Designing Education is a unique dual awards graduate degree program made possible by the efforts of CHED and the British Council. They brought together Philippine and British school institutions to develop niche programs that otherwise would not be available locally. In August 2019, the College partnered with Camosun College of Canada to codevelop a Post Graduate Diploma in Early Learning and Care. The partnership was made possible by a PHP 2 million grant from CHED. The Graduate Diploma Program is the first of its kind to offer a contextualized early childhood education program that will emphasize on the value of country, culture, traditions, and people. Camosun College is known for its specialization in indigenous peoples’ education.

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“Being one of the winners of the President’s Challenge last year was unexpected because we were a team with members coming from different academic programs. What possible innovation can cut across our fields of interest, we wondered? However, we presented our pitch, production story, and sales plan. We are truly blessed to have been given this opportunity to stretch our minds, to learn and unlearn, to remain curious and excited for something that is yet to be created and born.” - Team ELI (Electronic Library of Ideas)

Grand Winner, President’s Challenge, Faculty Category Participant, “The Nursery” Incubation Program

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Innovation at the heart of MC education The Henry Sy, Sr. Innovation Center launched the campaign “Innovation at the Heart of MC Education” on its third year. This initiative aims to promote and cultivate innovative thinking among members of the MC community and apply it in developing and delivering programs, processes, and systems, both in the classroom and the workplace. Jumpstarting the campaign is the inauguration and launch of the iHUB and MC-Technology Business Incubator (MC-TBI) in September 2019. The iHUB or Innovation HUB is a dynamic co-working space for learning where students, alumni, and mentors can meet, collaborate, and turn ideas into business ventures. It is also the home of the MC-TBI where facilities, programs, and an entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem that support aspiring entrepreneurs are readily available as they build their startups. The hub is open to all Miriam College stakeholders and the general public. Part of the goal of the MC-TBI is to support the government's initiatives for inclusive economic growth. It will do so by scaling up women-led startups and providing them with an ecosystem of entrepreneurial support in knowledge and innovation management. The establishment of MC-TBI is made possible by a grant from

DOST-PCIEERD Executive Director Dr. Enrico Paringit and Miriam College President Dr. Rosario Lapus lead the opening ceremonies for the iHub launch. With them are DOST-RITTD Chief Russell Pili and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Jasmin Nario-Galace.

the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOSTPCIEERD). Miriam College is the only college and nonengineering school among a roster of schools that received the grant to support the establishment of technology business incubators. Workshops and programs on innovation Anchored on the overall strategic goal of the Innovation Center and the thrust of MC-TBI, a number of timely and relevant programs and workshops intended for the MC community and the general public were initiated this school year. These were:

• UPSKILL - a training and workshop in collaboration with HR conducted for MC’s non-teaching staff to upgrade and develop their skills • UNBOX (Unusual, New, Bold, Organize, eXperience,) - a workshop on quick ideation and prototyping conducted for both MC and non-MC students during the Philippine Startup Week 2019 and the Asian Universities Digital Resource Network for Local Knowledge (AUDRN) Youth Camp in Tacloban • "The Nursery" Incubation Program – an exclusive sixmonth program that covers entrepreneurial training, product development, mentoring with industry

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experts, and an extended residency program to help individuals access funding and support for their startup venture • Transforming MC Education Webinar Series – a webinar series, in collaboration with the Growth, Upgrading, and Resources Office (GURO), aimed at providing MC ways on how to approach and address the challenges to education brought about by the pandemic. Participants not only engaged in discussions on changing mindsets and bringing out creativity but also on maximizing the online learning platform and designing innovative and interactive online courses for students. • UNBOXED Online – a 53hour masterclass series for aspiring entrepreneurs

and startups with lessons on identifying opportunity, ideation and creativity techniques, business development and managing finances, among others. President’s Challenge now on its 3rd year For this year’s President’s Challenge, a total of 23 entries were received. The high school and higher education entries were pitched in September 2019 to outgoing MC President, Dr. Rosario O. Lapus, while the rest of the entries were pitched in December 2019 to incoming MC President, Amb. Laura Q. Del Rosario, and judges, Mr. Roehl A. Macapagal and Ms. Carla Yaptincay-Villanueva. Winners and runners-up were announced during the awarding ceremony last March 2020.

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Bigger and bolder ideas were presented at the 3rd President’s Challenge, organized yearly by the MC-Henry Sy, Sr. Innovation Center.

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5 new programs and workshops in innovation launched 128 training hours provided for participants of the Center’s different workshops for the school year 1,200 individuals trained in the Center’s different workshops and activities

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MIRIAM CENTERS The MC community lives out the school’s core values of Truth, Peace, Justice, and Integrity of Creation through the many programs of its advocacy centers. These centers, collectively known as the Miriam College Advocacy Centers or MACs, are composed of the Center for Peace Education, Environmental Studies Institute, and the Women and Gender Institute. They not only work to educate but also to empower the school, its partner communities, and its numerous networks here and abroad. This year saw the successful continuation of their yearly programs, establishment of new ones, and the integration of several projects within the school’s partner communities with the involvement of students across units. The advocacy centers continue its efforts not only to campaign for peace, the environment, and women and gender but also empower entire communities and sectors. It is through the different MACs programs that the MC community—students, employees, parents, and alumni— realize the core values of the school and discover their power to create impact within communities.

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CENTER FOR PEACE EDUCATION (CPE) “Seminars and talks on peace are very good venues for us parents to share and have a good picture of how we can improve our relationships with our children as well as our families.” - Nancy Carlos Cortez

Participant at the Feeling S.A.D. talk, Lower School parent and PTA Officer

Promoting peace among families The Center for Peace Education (CPE), through the years, has campaigned for peace through programs aimed at students and faculty within and beyond Miriam College. To complement this, it launched the Families for Peace program this year to promote peace and nonviolence through family wellness. The new program was launched in September 2019, coinciding with the celebration of the National Day for Families. As a launching activity, the Center held a parent enrichment talk titled, "Feeling S.A.D.: Peaceful Families in the Midst of Suicide Ideation, Apathy, and Child Depression." The talk focused on the importance of

empathy, listening, seeking to understand, and giving quality time and attention to the family to cultivate peace and harmony within each member. Another activity launched under the program is “From Breakdown to Breakthrough,” a series of vlogs on the challenges and struggles faced by families during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was conducted in partnership with the Ph.D. Family Studies program of the Higher Education Unit, with the assistance of the Communications and Psychology Departments. A total of 19 vlogs were produced from March to May 2020, covering topics on strengthening resiliency and positive well-being of families during the pandemic. It served

both the Miriam College community and the general public. Resource persons were composed of family experts, educators, parents, and child advocates. Their talks combined theory and practice and discussed the skills needed to increase the competence of family members in dealing with difficult conditions. Celebrating a week of peace Each year, the CPE spearheads week-long activities across all units that aim to raise awareness, and motivate individuals to spread peace. The CPE coordinated schoolwide activities for Peace Week and Mindanao Solidarity Week on the themes “Climate Action

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for Peace” and “Bayanihan para sa Mindanao.”

a scholar from MC’s twin school in Pikit, North Cotabato.

the workshop on Creating a Peaceable Workplace.

For Peace Week, each unit designated Peace Champions who helped integrate peacepromoting activities within the classroom. Students and faculty showed their support by being part of activities such as storytelling, fora, an exhibit, games, installation of ‘peace quotes’ markers by the Peace Path, and launching of the Peace Labyrinth for meditation, among others.

Strong partnerships and continued collaboration with networks

Among external partners, the Center worked closely with the Generation Peace Youth Network for an interfaith interaction among Muslim and Christian youth and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila and women peacekeeping teams in conflict-affected areas for the project “Women’s Agency in Keeping the Peace, Promoting Security”. The latter project aimed to capacitate women on genderresponsive peacemaking and peacekeeping and compile their community stories into a book titled, At the Frontline: Women Peacekeepers in the Philippines.

For Mindanao Solidarity Week, the yearly fundraising activities included the traditional and well-loved Lugawan and the selling of muffins and ice cream to students. The funds will benefit the annual Interfaith Youth Peacebuilding Workshop for Christians and Muslims and

This year, CPE saw a strong spirit of collaboration with its network of national and international partners. Within MC, CPE collaborated with the following: Environmental Studies Institute for the public forum on the Existential Threats to our Existence (Climate Change and Nuclear Weapons); Women and Gender Institute for the roundtable on Women, Peace and Security; Miriam College Identity, Spiritually and Mission Office for the training of grassroots leaders on active nonviolence; and the Human Resource Department for

‘Ice Cream for Peace!’ By buying ice cream during Mindanao Solidarity Week, Lower School students help raise funds for a Muslim student’s college scholarship and CPE’s Mindanao-related projects.

The Center has also partnered with the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) for the Young Women for Peace and Leadership Program which conducted discussions on the Bangsamoro Organic Law and voter’s education; and the GNWP and Balay Mindanaw, for the project, “Local Women Lead for Sustainable Peace” where CPE organized workshops in Cotabato and Butuan. Other activities were held in partnership with the Philippine Council for Peace Education, Pax Christi Pilipinas, Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict, International Action Network on Small Arms, Control Arms, and International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.

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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES INSTITUTE (ESI) “Natutuwa po kami kasi malaki ang naitulong ng Miriam sa amin sapagkat nagkaroon ng pangkabuhayan ang mga tao sa pagtatanim ng mga puno at pagbuo ng kooperatiba. Natuto kaming gumawa ng mga produkto dito sa amin. Natuto din kaming makihalubilo sa ibang mga tao dahil sa NSTP. Hindi na kami masyadong mahiyain. Nakapagpatapos din kami ng anak namin dahil sa Miriam.” - Leslie Estrellado

Member, Empowered Laiban Community Producers Cooperative

Empowerment of Laiban community continues This school year marked the second year of the “Empowered Community for the Forest Project” of Miriam College through the ESI, in partnership with Forest Foundation Philippines. During this period, a total of 18,000 Philippine native trees were planted across 35 hectares within the project site in Barangay Laiban in Tanay, Rizal, a part of the Southern Sierra Madre. Simultaneously, several capacity-building initiatives were launched for the Laiban community:

• Trainings on vegetable chips making, bookkeeping, and accounting as well as an orientation on marketing strategies for women, • Workshops on communication for local tour guides and on module development for public school teachers, • Basic training on forest protection and management for the ESI Forest Team, • Youth Camp for 125 participants from 12 schools in the National Capital Region and 2 schools in Rizal with the theme, "The Role of the Youth in Forest Protection”, and • Establishment of the Empowered Laiban Community Producers Cooperative.

The forest as extension of the classroom Sustained efforts for community-based forest and resource management became possible through collaboration with the different academic units of Miriam College. Among those who had direct engagement with the community were the students of the High School from the Quezon City and Nuvali campuses, Miriam Adult Education, and Higher Education Unit composed of students from its undergraduate and graduate programs. After their community immersion in Brgy. Laiban, the High School students of

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Quezon City campus facilitated the participation of the community cooperative in the Trade Fair held at U.P. Town Center in Quezon City. Students taking up Master’s degree in Business Administration conducted an orientation on marketing strategies as well as a focused group discussion on sustainable honeybee gathering. Ph.D. students in Environmental Studies and Management conducted the carrying capacity assessment of Laiban and its forest.

The Parents’ Council and the Maryknoll/Miriam College Alumni Association contributed in various capacities as well as the faculty and students of the Immaculate Conception Academy Greenhills, graduate school students of Ateneo De Manila University, and Green Convergence Philippines. Sustaining a green lifestyle within the campus The President’s Council made a landmark decision this year by adopting a policy that prohibits single-use plastics on campus.

Masters in Business Administration students interview Laiban locals about the sustainability of honeybee gathering. Laiban in Tanay, Rizal, a partner community of Miriam College, has a number of ongoing community projects with the ESI.

This culminated the two-year advocacy campaign, led by the ESI with various student organizations from the different academic units, for a plasticfree campus. In-campus activities such as orientation on gardening and on materials recovery facility were conducted by ESI for the students of the Basic Education Unit. In partnership with various environmental organizations, creative activities like a stage play, film viewing and exhibit on the forest and the Philippine Eagle, and Nature’s Rights were conducted.

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Various trainings for the community were facilitated by volunteer faculty members from the Accountancy Department, Communication Department, and Environmental Planning and Management Department of the Higher Education Unit. The teacher training was conducted by volunteer teachers from the Basic Education Unit.

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WOMEN AND GENDER INSTITUTE (WAGI) “The summit opened my eyes to the reality that there are, in fact, other areas where gender inequality is prevalent such as politics, health, and education, among others. This realization has allowed me to grow in understanding the plight of women, particularly of those who live in rural areas, including the Muslim regions and indigenous communities.”

- Margarita P. San Jose

Government employee who participated in the 5th National Women’s Summit

Women’s Month 2020: Katipunera, Kababaihan, Kapwa The Women and Gender Institute (WAGI) celebrated women’s month in March 2020 by marking the 25th year anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA) and holding the 5th National Women’s Summit and the 1st Young Women’s Caucus with the support of Oxfam Pilipinas. Katipunera, Kababaihan, Kapwa: A Young Women’s Caucus was held on 4 March 2020 at Miriam College. The event, which brought together 118 young women from civil society,

government, and academe, aimed to engage participants in understanding the critical areas of the platform in relation to issues affecting today’s young women. This was followed by the 5th National Women’s Summit with the theme, “Remembering What Was, Examining What Is, and Forging Ahead.” It gathered approximately 200 women and men from different generations to engage in intergenerational and intersectional dialogues guided by the 12 critical areas of the BPfA. This was the largest National Women’s Summit organized by WAGI.

WAGI commits to creating more empowering spaces for women and men to continue their conversations on what has been achieved and what else must be done towards gender equality. Quilted Sightings launch This school year, WAGI published and launched a special edition of its annual feminist journal, Quilted Sightings. Titled, Quilted Sightings: Spark Talk, Ignite Change! An Inter-movement, Intergenerational, Feminist Interchange, the edition features nine authors

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UN Women and WAGI collaborate for capacity-building

The event gathered youth and LGBT groups, feminist organizations, academics, media practitioners, human rights advocates, and community leaders to talk about feminisms in their everyday lives, in collective action, and in knowledge production.

These training sessions focused on enhancing the delivery and coordination of quality services for women migrant workers affected by Violence Against Women (VAW). The first two training sessions were held on 6-9 August 2019 at Miriam College, while the third capacity building training was conducted in Davao City on 3-5 October 2019.

The special edition journal was launched on 5 March 2020 during the 5th National Women’s Summit with the support of Oxfam Pilipinas.

WAGI, in collaboration with UN Women, organized a series of capacity-building sessions for the Safe and Fair Programme: Realizing Women Migrant Workers' Rights and Opportunities in the ASEAN Region (2018-2022).

WAGI has signed another collaboration with UN Women for 2020-2021 to continue capacity-building for frontline service providers and for representatives of women migrant organizations.

Ted Bonpin of Oxfam Pilipinas and Quilted Sightings: Spark talk, Ignite Change! editors Lalaine P. Viado and Dr. Tesa C. de Vela flank contributing authors (2nd to 4th from left) Justine Balane, Regina Rebueno, and Merlie “Millet” B. Mendoza. The book features discourses and reflections on feminism.

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from the fields of gender and development, social psychology, and social work, among others, who captured critical discourses and reflections from WAGI’s 2019 Women’s Month event dubbed, “Spark Talk, Ignite Change! An Inter-movement, Intergenerational, Feminist Interchange.”

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First Mahatma Gandhi bust in the Philippines finds a home in MC No less than Indian President Ram Nath Kovind visited Miriam College on 20 October 2019 to lead the unveiling of the first bust of Mahatma Gandhi in the Philippines. Gandhi is known as the Father of the Indian Nation and considered a symbol of peace around the world. The occasion marked the 150th death anniversary of Gandhi and coincided with the celebration of the 70th year of Philippine-Indian diplomatic relations.

In his speech delivered before members of the diplomatic corps, local government representatives, school administrators, students, and parents, President Kovind compared Gandhi to Jose Rizal, noting that “both believed in the power of peace and nonviolence.” He thanked Miriam College and the Center for Peace Education for giving Mahatma Gandhi a place of respect in its campus, saying “I deeply appreciate this opportunity to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi at the Miriam College-Center for Peace Education, a Center that promotes a culture of peace through education. The venue could have not been more appropriate. No doubt, generations of students who pass through your gates will continue to be inspired by his legacy.”

MC-Child Study Center students prepare to welcome Indian President Ram Nath Kovind.

“No doubt, generations of students who pass through your gates will continue to be inspired by his legacy.” President Kovind tells the audience in a speech during the unveiling of Mahatma Gandhi's bust at Miriam College.

The bust, designed by renowned Indian sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, is strategically located in front of the Environmental Studies Institute (ESI) building. Apart from the ESI, the building also houses the school’s two other advocacy centers—the Center for Peace Education and the Women and Gender Institute. President Kovind reminded the audience of Gandhi’s universal legacy. “This bust of Mahatma Gandhi is a gift from the people of India but he belongs to all peoples, all cultures, and all societies. May he continue to guide us in our shared journey of peace, harmony, and sustainable development.” The Philippines now joins countries like Switzerland, South Korea, Australia, Croatia, and Bulgaria in hosting symbolic images of Gandhi, helping inspire peace and nonviolence.

Incoming President Amb. QuiambaoDel Rosario, in her message, highlighted the fact that Mahatma Gandhi has touched the lives of Filipinos during one of the Philippines’ most crucial phases in its political history, saying

“The principle of ahimsa or non-violence was adopted by then presidential candidate Corazon Aquino as her strategy for political change.”

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Center for Peace Education (CPE) Executive Director Dr. Loreta N. Castro and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Jasmin Nario-Galace welcome Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia of the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines. The CPE and the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs spearheaded this institutional event.

Outgoing MC President Dr. Rosario O. Lapus and incoming MC president, Amb. Laura Quiambao-Del Rosario warmly welcome President Kovind as he arrives on campus.

President Kovind unveils the bust of Mahatma Gandhi which he refers to as “a gift of the Indian People but belongs to all peoples, all cultures, and all societies.”

President Kovind offers flowers before the bust of Mahatma Gandhi.

The event’s special guests along with QC Mayor Joy Belmonte, incoming and outgoing MC Presidents Amb. Quiambao-Del Rosario and Dr. Lapus, DOH Sec. Francisco Duque III, and former MC President, Dr. Castro, join Indian President Kovind and his wife Savita for a photo op beside the Gandhi bust.

As they were ushered to their presidential car, President Kovind and First Lady Savita took a detour to thank and congratulate the Miriam College Middle School Chorus for their excellent performance during the unveiling.

President Kovind presents a book on Mahatma Gandhi to Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte.

Participating college students pose before the Gandhi bust.

QC Mayor Joy Belmonte and Dr. Lapus walk President Kovind to his car after the successful event.

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SERVICE CENTERS Programs under the Service Resource Centers of Miriam College complement and further enrich the learning experiences of students across units. They also provide avenues for international students, faculty, employees, and the public to apply and develop their skills in areas such as research, languages, and music and the arts. These centers are the Center for Strategic Research, Language Learning Center, and Center for Applied Music (Music Center). This year saw the centers flourish by enhancing existing policies, promoting programs outside the country to attract more international students, and maintaining high standards of teaching and mentorship.

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CENTER FOR STRATEGIC RESEARCH (CSR) “The tracer study connects us with our graduates and helps us appreciate their impact in the field of environmental planning and in society. It likewise guides us to improve our curriculum and instructional methods that will make us a relevant educational institution.” - Donna Paz T. Reyes, Ph.D.

(In photo, 2nd row, right) Graduate Program Chair, Department of Environment Conducted the “BS Environmental Planning, Environmental Planning and Management Tracer Study: 2014-2019”

One of the mandates of the Center for Strategic Research is to develop a culture of research among members of the MC community. This year saw the Center fulfill this mandate on different levels through enhanced research policy, launch of its annual publications, and roadshows across units. Enhanced policies for richer research culture This year, the President’s Council approved an enhanced 6-policy proposal presented by the CSR to effectively promote a culture of research among members of the MC community, especially among faculty. The proposal includes collaborative research, better incentives, increased honorarium, and amendments to the unit load of fulltime faculty teaching and doing research.

The 6-policy proposal contains the following: • Institutional research grant for collaboration research with external institutions/ individuals and graduate students, • Proposal to incentivize faculty and staff participation in externally commissioned research, • Recommended increase in the institutional research grant honorarium and reimbursable fees for grantees for implementation in SY 2020-2021, • Amendments to the LEAPS: Miriam College Research Journal policy, • Proposal for the inclusion of the revised Institutional Research Grant (IRG) flowchart in the MC Research Policy Manual, and

• Amendments to the Institutional Research Grant Memorandum of Agreement (IRG-MOA) and the IRG Guidelines for Grantees whose research load is assigned to complete the 15 units normal teaching/ workload for permanent faculty. Two publications launched On 15 July 2019, the CSR launched its regular publications, BUKAD Volume 4: Miriam College Institutional Literary Folio, and LEAPS Volume 42: Miriam College Faculty Research Journal. The launch was held during the 8th Institutional Research Colloquium. The Colloquium, an annual institutional event designed to consolidate data on the research activities of the different academic units,

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The Center for Strategic Research continues to promote a culture of research within the community through roadshows at the different units.

serves as a venue for the dissemination of significant research results among members of the MC community. The authors and contributors of BUKAD and LEAPS, composed mostly of faculty and employees of Miriam College, were given their complimentary copies at the same event. They were personally congratulated by Drs. Maria Lourdes Baybay, Jasmin Galace, Carmen Peñalosa, and Glenda Fortez. Roadshows at the Basic Education Unit (BEU) The CSR held a series of roadshows this year for the different Basic Education Units, specifically the Child Study

Center, Lower School, Middle School, and High School, from August to October 2019. The roadshows aimed to generate more institutional awareness and interest in research and research-related activities. CSR Director, Dr. Carmen Peñalosa, discussed the significance of research and encouraged the MC community to assess the benefits of pursuing further studies and scholarly work. She also cited the Department of Education’s call to action, mandating faculty to engage in research.

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LANGUAGE LEARNING CENTER (LLC) “I am so satisfied with the teacher and the materials provided by the LLC. The language program gave me a chance to practice English by taking writing, oral, and grammar tests. I learned a lot from this program that can support me in what I want to achieve in my career.” - Dr. Pyone Mon Aye

University of Mandalay, Myanmar

Pilot program with the United Board It is the LLC’s mission to develop effective international communicators who can become active agents of change in the global arena of interaction and communication. True to this mission, the Center held in July and August 2019 a seven-week Intensive English Language Program (IELP) in collaboration with the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA). The Program was a meaningful fusion of enriching classroom sessions on English for Academic Purposes and English for Professional Success, complemented by cultural tours in historic locations in the metro. It is intended to provide opportunities to the United Board scholars to increase their fluency and accuracy in using English in varied social, academic, and workplace settings. This year, 15 United Board Scholars from six different countries namely, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Korea, Myanmar, and South Korea successfully completed their Intensive English Language Program. Armed with new insights and better English communication skills, they are now well-equipped to share knowledge with their colleagues in their home institutions.

The IELP is a pilot program done in partnership with UBCHEA. LLC at the first Philippine Tourism Trade and Education Fair Miriam College and the Language Learning Center, represented by LLC-Officerin-Charge Maricel I. Quinto, participated in the first Philippine Tourism Trade and Education Fair in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on 22-23 November 2019. The objective of this year's event was to increase awareness of the Philippines as a tourist and education destination for Cambodians. Furthermore, the fair aimed to provide an opportunity for both Philippine ESL providers and Cambodian travel and education agents to establish contact for possible partnerships. LLC conducted several business-to-business meetings with travel agencies and education agents with the assistance of the Philippine Embassy in Cambodia through Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., Myca Magnolia M. Fischer and Vice Consul Frances Louissa Cleofas. Staying connected with LLC The Language Learning Center launched its Facebook page in August 2019 with the aim of widening its marketing reach.

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19 professionals from Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation enrolled in English for Professionals

The Language Learning Center stepped up promotion efforts by launching a Facebook Page with information about programs and fun trivia that followers can learn from.

The LLC FB Page advertises upcoming programs of the center and publishes videos of completed programs. In addition, the page serves as a venue for fun language learning. Word of the Day, published from Monday to Saturday, features an English word translated into different languages. Did You Know?, which features trivia about a country’s culture, is published every Sunday.

With the launch of LLC’s social networking site, information about the center’s programs is now just a click away.

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CENTER FOR APPLIED MUSIC “With the help of my teacher, Ms. Cynthia Guico, I was able to develop my skills as a solo stage performer complemented by examinations and recitals mandatory for the completion of the voice program. My years of training at the Center helped me come to a decision to take my love for singing to another level by auditioning at the College of Music in U.P. Diliman.” - Ma. Francesca Louise B. Mata Former student at the Music Center

The Miriam College Music Center continually strives for excellence as it hones its students' passions and talents in music. Developing students’ musical potential Many former students mentored under the Music Center have gone on to pursue music in college. A recent example is voice student Ma. Francesca Louise B. Mata who passed an audition at the College of Music at the University of the PhilippinesDiliman where she is now taking up Voice with minor in Piano Performance. Mata was a student of Music Center voice teacher Cynthia Guico. As a BEU student at Miriam College, she first

joined the school’s choir as a member of the Grade School Junior Glee Club, moving on to Miriam College Middle School Chorus, and finally as part of the award-winning Miriam College High School Glee Club. These avenues allowed her to compete nationally and internationally. Recital livestreamed on YouTube Last year's students were in for a treat as their year-end recital was streamed live on YouTube, giving them the opportunity to perform not only for their family members present at La Porte Hall, but for friends and family members unable to attend the recital.

The Center offers programs in piano, voice, guitar, violin, cello, drums, and flute, among others. These are open to students of all ages and backgrounds, who will be guided by excellent teachers who can help cultivate their musical talents and hobbies.

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We focus on achieving a high performing organization with

COMPETENT, EFFICIENT,

administrators, faculty, and staff to ensure the successful delivery of the school’s various programs and services. For our students, we want to provide a transformative experience, bringing them to a higher level of intellectual, physical, spiritual, emotional, and cultural growth from admission to graduation, and by providing them with the necessary skills and competencies needed by the industry. We recognize the crucial role of parents and alumni as partners in the development of the students and the institution.

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HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION (HRD) “Having selfawareness, above anything else, matters greatly as a leader—this is one of my key takeaways from MC’s Leader Development Program. It also taught me how to always step back and look at both situations and people from different angles for a better understanding and a clearer view of ideal approaches and plans.”

MC’s Leader Development Program Providing opportunities for personal and professional growth for employees helps the school nurture potential and future leaders within the organization. It is for this purpose that the Human Resources Division (HRD) initiated the Miriam College Leader Development Program. The program believes in the three interrelated pillars of leadership: Leadership Foundation, Leadership Personalized, and Leadership in Action. Beginning SY 2019-2020, 36 employees from different units have successfully completed the individual and comprehensive assessments

of leadership skills using the Gallup StrengthFinder, an online test that measures an individual’s strengths and areas that need support. They were also provided formal training and coaching by Inspire Leadership Consultancy, Inc. These employees were considered for leadership opportunities such as crossposting, short-term OIC appointment, shadowing, special project assignments, assistantships, or committee works. 2nd Positive Psychology Conference The HRD, through the Miriam College-Integrated Lifestyle and Wellness (ILAW) Center, supports employee wellness

- Ana Karolina Corpuz

Faculty, Child Study Center

School of Positive Psychology-Singapore Executive Director, Stephen Lew, opened the 2nd Philippine Positive Psychology Conference. The conference, hosted by MC through the Integrated Lifestyle and Wellness Center, focused on the science of happiness and human flourishing.

MIRIAM COLLEGE through various programs, activities, and events that address spiritual, mental, and physical well-being. This academic year 20192020, ILAW, together with The School of Positive PsychologySingapore, organized the 2nd Philippine Positive Psychology Conference held on 1-2 July 2019 at the Henry Sy, Sr. Innovation Center. The twoday conference, which focused on the science of happiness and human flourishing, was attended by participants from various fields of discipline. Dr. Ilona Boniwell, founder of the European Network of Positive Psychology (ENPP), opened the conference with a whole-day workshop on the topic, Positive Psychology, Resilience, and Post-Traumatic Growth. This was followed on the second day by a forum on positive psychology initiatives in the Philippines. Discussions were led by esteemed psychologists and educators, Dr. Ma. Lourdes A. Carandang, Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan, Dr. Blecenda Varona, and Dr. Edna P. Franco, who spoke on Positive Parenting, Positive Education, Positive Health, and Positive Organizations, respectively. The conference culminated in a workshop facilitated by Dr. Ronaldo A. Motilla and Dr. Maria Lourdes L. Chavez from Miriam College, and by Ms. Rosario Punzalan-Pagdanganan from The School of Positive PsychologySingapore who talked about the

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future directions of Philippine Positive Psychology. Divine Word Seminary benchmarking The HRD continues to be tapped as a resource for benchmarking activities for other schools in the country. Thus, the Division is able to share its best practices as well as employee and wellness programs with other educational institutions. This year, it hosted the Divine Word College of Legazpi, a Catholicaffiliated College run by the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) in Legazpi City, Albay. The benchmarking activity was held on 15 July 2019. MC healthcare coverage now includes newly-hired faculty The HRD has expanded health coverage for employees to include newly-hired faculty members. This means they will have access to in- and out-patient benefits using the health card provided by the school’s health insurance partner. Prior to this school year, only permanent employees and faculty members on their second year of teaching were eligible to have health cards. MC employees take higher studies Miriam College espouses a culture of learning. It is committed to support the personal and professional development of its employees by recognizing their needs to

“It is a great comfort to know that the institution has programs and assistance in place so I can pursue my educational goals,” says Florecel Mabalot-Badrina who earned her Master’s Degree in Business Administration while working as a cashier at the Finance Office.

develop their competencies, acquire new skills, and pursue higher studies. For SY 20192020, 14 MC employees completed their Master’s Degrees while 5 completed their Doctorate Degrees.

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MIRIAM IDENTITY, SPIRITUALITY, AND MISSION OFFICE (MISMO) “The trust and support given by MISMO to Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc., (AKFI) has been a great motivation and inspiration to our team. The donations given by and through MISMO ensure that we are able to bring muchneeded goods to individuals and families affected by disasters, calamities, and most recently, COVID-19. As an alumna of Miriam College—along with AKFI Executive Director Menchie Silvestre, I am proud to be working with an office like MISMO which ensures that the Miriam community responds to the needs of our society.”

- Nancy D. Galang

AKFI Manager for Communication & Resource Mobilization

It is through the Miriam Identity, Spirituality, and Mission Office (MISMO) that Miriam Spirituality is kept alive and relevant. It continues to build and strengthen its reach through meaningful partnerships, strong collaboration, and a readiness to help those in need. New partnership This school year 2019-2020, Miriam College, through MISMO, formalized its partnership with Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc (AKFI) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Under the MOU, AKFI becomes one of the official beneficiaries and

partners of Miriam College for its charity projects and outreach activities. AKFI is the corporate social responsibility arm of TV5. MISMO Head, Renato Dela Cruz, represented the school while Communication and Resource Mobilization Manager, Nancy David Galang, represented AKFI during the MOU signing. Miriam College kicked off the 2020 partnership with a donation of PHP 50,000 for the Disaster Response, Recovery, and Rehabilitation Program of the Foundation.

Collaboration with MACs This school year 2019-2020 saw MISMO engage in a deeper and more visible collaboration with the different advocacy centers with the goal of strengthening the core values of the school. Together with the different Centers, programs, projects, and activities were successfully conducted this school year 2019-2020, as follows: the Season of Creation and Institutional Outreach Day in partnership with the Environmental Studies Institute; the Peace Training with MC’s partner communities in collaboration with the Center

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for Peace Education; and the conversation/dialogue on gender and women issues in CLE/Theology classes with the WAGI and MISMO teams. Helping out communities The last quarter of this school year has been a particularly challenging one with the onslaught of natural calamities that were further compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. To help those affected by the Taal Volcano eruption, MISMO initiated a call for donations. The school community responded by donating boxes of clothes and toys, hundreds of hygiene kits and mats, sacks of rice, and a total of PHP 50,000. The donations were coursed through Caritas Manila and the Lipa Archdiocesan Social Action Commission. A group of employees turned over the donations in January 2020 to a parish under the Archdiocese of Lipa. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, MISMO initiated another call for donations to provide cash assistance to

With TV5’s Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc., MISMO has found a partner that can efficiently distribute to a wider community the donations it has received.

MC’s outsourced personnel most affected by the imposed lockdown in March 2020. The generous outpouring of help and immediate response showed the Miriam Spirituality at work within the community. The fundraiser helped around 200 outsourced personnel who received cash assistance at the height of the lockdown.

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INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS OFFICE (IPO)

“The MBA international trip to Taiwan has given me a broader perspective of the different external and internal markets. Moreover, it has allowed me to engage with different people, helping me develop business proposals.” - Fiona Fontamillas

Student, Masters in Business Administration

Through Miriam College’s institutional partnerships and linkages, the school continues to cultivate the internationalization of the Miriam College learning experience. International experiences lead to improved learning outcomes, foster intercultural skills, and create international networks, preparing both international and domestic students for living and working in a globalized world. These added values of a Miriam College education have become even more relevant with the shift to borderless online learning and

in anticipation of the need to produce a competent and confident online workforce. From IPPO to IPO With the creation and maintenance of existing and new international programs now devolved to the different BEU and HEU units, the function of the Institutional Programs and Partnerships Office (IPPO) was adjusted and the office was renamed Institutional Partnerships Office (IPO). The Office continues to provide valuable support to the units through coordination work between the school and its partners. It also remains as the central office that

The Institutional Programs and Partnerships Office (IPPO) is now called Institutional Partnerships Office (IPO).

MIRIAM COLLEGE keeps an updated repository of the school’s international partnerships and networks. The IPO is under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. This academic school year saw the smooth transition of the office functions from former IPPO Head Dr. Gail R. Galang to the new IPO Coordinator, Ms. Ida Marie Avila, paving the way for several fruitful international interactions and trips. These include an educational trip to China Bank and Trust Company University (CTBC) in Tainan, Taiwan with CBEA; an English enrichment program for United Board scholars with the LLC; and an acceptance of a copy of the “Holy Land Declaration” from Envirotech EducationAustralia. Educational tour in Taiwan Thirty-nine MBA Students and four International Marketing students from the College of Business, Entrepreneurship and Accountancy (CBEA) attended various talks and toured the sprawling campus of China Bank and Trust Company University (CTBC) in Tainan, Taiwan as part of their international business educational tour. CTBC International Office Director, Victoria Chang, and CTBC Banking and Finance Dean, Dr. Wen Cheng, warmly welcomed the Miriam College delegation headed by CBEA Dean Antonio Lopez and CBEA faculty and Graduate Program Coordinator, Dr. Elaine Boquiren.

The two institutions are currently looking at various exchange programs and co-delivered degrees that specifically cater to postgraduate executive students geared towards the financial industry. It is truly exciting to see how Miriam College is evolving into a trusted industry-partner and post graduate student feeder-school not only in the Philippines but also around the world. United Board scholars’ English language enrichment at MC Fifteen United Board Scholars from six different countries recently completed the Intensive English Language Program managed by the MC Language Learning Center (LLC). The program was a meaningful fusion of enriching classroom sessions on English for Academic Purposes and English for Professional Success and cultural tours. It was intended to provide opportunities for the United Board Scholars to increase their fluency and accuracy in using English in varied social, academic, and workplace settings. Immersing in Philippine culture was another exciting aspect of the program. The participants had a series of trips to the University of the Philippines, Taal Basilica, Casa Villa Vicencio, Rizal Park, and local shopping malls.

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The program ended with the UB scholars singing “We are Unity,” galvanizing Miriam College’s role as a unifying agent amongst its counterparts in the ASEAN region. MC receives a copy of the Holy Land Declaration from Envirotech Education-Australia In January 2002, more than a dozen senior Christian, Jewish, and Muslim leaders from the Holy Land met in Alexandria, Egypt and concluded an unprecedented joint declaration by pledging to work together for a just and lasting peace. This commitment of various faiths, institutions, and countries around the world is known as the “Holy Land Declaration” or the “Alexandria Declaration”. On 6 March 2020, Dr. Shelly Benguiat of Envirotech Education-Australia presented a copy of the Declaration to Miriam College as a token of appreciation for the school’s continuing commitment to the sustainable stewardship of the environment. Dr. Benguiat recognized that MC’s long history of environmental education has shaped several generations, regardless of religion, gender, race, or creed, to be stalwarts and vanguards of God’s creation.

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INTERNATIONAL PARTNER SCHOOLS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Atma Jaya Catholic University, Indonesia Bangkok University, Thailand Burapha University, Thailand Business Academy Aarhus, Denmark Camosun College, Canada Catholic University of South Korea, South Korea CTBC Business School, Taiwan CTBC International Academy, Taiwan DASOM Kindergarten, South Korea Ecole Lenôtre, France Ehwa Womans University, South Korea Florence Academy of Fine Art, Italy Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology, Canada Hanshin University, South Korea Hiroshima Jogakuin University, Japan HRC Culinary Academy, Bulgaria Kobe College, Japan Mahidol University, Thailand Marian University, USA Nova Scotia Community College, Canada National Kaoshung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Seisen University, Japan Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore STIKS Tarakanit, Indonesia Universidad Catolica San Antonio Murcia, Spain University of Malang, Indonesia University of Seoul, South Korea Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University, Thailand Wu Feng University, Taiwan

NETWORKS

• Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia (AGSA) • Association of Christian Universities and Colleges (ACUCA) • Asian University Digital Resource Network (AUDRN) • Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASEACCU) • Association of Women Presidents/ Chancellors of Private Colleges and Universities (SOPHIA) • Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) • Consortium of Women’s Colleges and Universities (CWC) • Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA) • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU) • National Coalition of Girls’ Schools (NCGS) • Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) • Philippine Alliance for Girls’ Education (PAGE) • Philippine eLearning Society (PeLS) • Quezon City-Marikina Grade School Consortium • Thabyay Educational Network (Thabyay) • UNESCO-Asia Pacific Network for International Education and Values Education (APNIEVE) • United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UB) • University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) • Women’s Colleges Coalition (WCC)

 Miriam College, through the College of Education, and Camosun College of Canada, co-developed the Post Graduate Diploma in Early Learning and Care, a first of its kind early childhood education program that emphasizes on the values, culture, and traditions of a country.

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ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT OFFICE (AEO)

“HS 1994 is fortunate to have had the support of the AEO who always went beyond their duty and delivered experiences that were extraordinary. Their careful curation and organization of the school tours during homecoming week and the inauguration of the MC Museum and Triple A gallery were testaments to their ability to create extraordinary memories. The donation turnover event organized by their office was a truly special event that aptly culminated the entire homecoming experience.” -Rebie Ramoso

Batch Representative of Homecoming host class MCHS 1994

Building long-term and mutually beneficial relationships with the MC alumni community is central to the work of the Alumni Engagement Office (AEO). On its second year, the work program of the AEO stepped up efforts to engage alumni as partners, advocates, and stakeholders of the larger school community. Tangible ways for alumni involvement in the development of Miriam College increased their awareness of and interactions with the school community.

Dynamic advocacy and role modeling by alumni making their mark The AEO creates opportunities for alumni who have made their mark in the larger community to engage with current students in sharing their school-to-life transitions. Four senior Ambassadors – Marilyn Alarilla, Angelina M. Sta. Catalina, Rowena M. Sanchez, and Melita S. Thomeczek – spoke to high school seniors and International Studies majors about the joys and challenges of diplomatic

work. The Foreign Service is a sector in which a substantial number of MC graduates have made a positive impact, with approximately 50 of our graduates holding key posts, including at least 13 of them as Ambassadors or Chiefs of Mission. Similarly, alumni from the Departments of International Studies, Environment Planning, and Accounting reconnected with their younger peers to give professionally beneficial and stimulating insights on their work experiences.

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MC alumni help advance the institution’s mission and build its legacy. As speakers and resource persons for various classes at all school levels, seminars, and commencement exercises, they boost relevance of curricular offerings and student programs to industry needs. Alumni have defined standards as role models of MC education. In recognition of alumni achievements, the AEO has collaborated with the Maryknoll/Miriam College

Alumni Association on the Triple A Gallery on display in the Mother Mary Joseph Foyer. It spotlights the Amazing Alumni for their outstanding lives and work in various areas that can be emulated by MC students. The AEO webpage regularly features alumni who distinguish themselves, as they serve as advocates of the values of excellence and service in their respective undertakings. In 2019-2020, 18 alumni were featured:

Alumni Making their Mark

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Farahnaz Ali Ghodsinia Sophia Dianne Garcia

GS 2005, HS 2009 CSC 2000, GS 2007, HS 2011 and COL 2015 COL 2017 MCHS 1998 COL 2012 COL 2013 MCN HS 2017 COL 1970

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COL 1968 COL 1975

Foreign Service Foreign Service

COL 1974 GS 1989, HS 1993 MCGS 1990 GS 1980, HS 1984 COL 2019 GS 1996, HS 2000 GS 2002, HS 2006 MS 2020

Foreign Service Medicine Broadcasting Production & Communications Music Fashion Social Entrepreneurship & Fashion Sports

Arlyssa Bianca Pabotoy Regina Layug-Rosero Donya Cresencia Tesoro Janely Abigail Bonita Jonathan Earl Duane Carreos Ambassador Angelina Miciano Sta. Catalina Ambassador Marilyn Alarilla Ambassador Rowena Mendoza Sanchez Ambassador Millie Thomeczek Dr. Joanna Florendo Connie del Rosario-Escudero Maria Madonna Tarrayo Kiara Vianela San Luis Tracy Dizon Kristal de Guzman Camille Nolasco

Peace Advocate for Inclusivity Public Service Environment & Sustainability Student Leadership Foreign Service

MIRIAM COLLEGE Celeste Lecaroz (GS 85, HS 89), and a generous collection of books written by alumni authors and a playwright from the Maryknoll/Miriam College Family of Authors (MMCFA).

Kicking off AEO’s Lifelong Learning Series is a workshop on achieving wellness in one’s senior years titled, Positive Aging: Embrace it, Live it, Love it!

Strengthened alumni support for institutional and personal advancement The culture of giving and philanthropic support is strong among our alumni. In SY 2019-2020, ten classes and an anonymous alumna contributed the amount of PHP 4,860,007 to support the school’s efforts to deliver consistently highquality education. These gifts generally covered scholarships for the High School, College, and MAE, as well as the improvement of learning and athletic facilities in the Basic Education Unit. The school also received gifts in-kind, which represented the artistic works of our alumni community. These included a painting by well-known artist,

The Maryknoll spirit of “Making God’s love visible” had never been more apparent than during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the economic impact affecting the wages of the school’s contractual workers such as janitors and maintenance workers, the alumni unhesitatingly answered the appeal of the MC Identity, Spirituality and Mission Office to create a safety net for them and MC’s partner communities. This swift response from classes and individuals resulted in a contribution of more than PHP 400,000 to this safety net. Those who have contributed this year were the following: MMCAA, Grade School batches 1989 and 1995; High School batches 1986, 1993, and 1997; College batches 1974 and 1978; and Handog comprised of a group of MCHS alumni.

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With the onset of the pandemic, the AEO also recognized classes who have come together in solidarity to raise funds to provide resources like PPEs and food for healthcare workers, hospitals, and affected communities. The AEO webpage features all these inspiring efforts, demonstrating how MC alumni across all batches continue to demonstrate the Maryknoll values of selflessness and generosity. Investing in the continuing growth of alumni long after leaving school is an AEO priority. Alumni availed of the Lifelong Learning program of AEO on the topical theme of “Positive Aging.” Organized in collaboration with alumni-led group Moozen’s Beyond Life Seminar Series, the workshop featured experts and alumni from the fields of psychology, life mapping, and physical wellness who offered guidance and insights for sustaining mental, physical, and emotional health.

MC President Ambassador Laura Q. Del Rosario receives from the Maryknoll College Class of 1978 a PHP 1M donation for HEU scholarships.

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An amazing gift to Miriam College 27 December 1945 – 23 March 2020

A Maryknoll College alumna through and through (GS ’59, HS ’63, and COL ’67), our dear Carmencita “Carn” T. Abella wholly devoted her professional life spanning 50 years to shaping the missions and work of social institutions.

MC’s first Filipino lay Dean of Student Affairs

In Maryknoll College, Carn was the first Filipino lay Dean of Student Affairs, assuming the responsibility from Sister Dorothy McGowan in 1971, when the Maryknoll Sisters began the process of turning over the Maryknoll administration to lay leaders. She embraced the challenge of defining a new Filipino leadership while maintaining the unique traditions of the Sisters. She carried forward the philosophy of holistic, wellrounded education – the development of minds and character being equally important – by keeping and encouraging strong student life programs.

Passion for social development

Pursuing further her chosen path in social development at the Development Academy of the Philippines, Carn led the groundbreaking and innovative nationwide training program for public school teachers. The program resulted in the training of countless elementary teachers in the country, which laid the groundwork for the National Educators Academy of the Philippines established under President Corazon Aquino.

Carn served her alma mater through the years—as the first lay Dean of Student Affairs, as a member of the Board of Trustees, and, before she passed away, as Chief Strategic Officer of the institution.

For the past 21 years, Carn had been the energetic and creative driving force at the Ramon Magsaysay Awards Foundation, Inc., carrying out its inspiring mission with her dynamic leadership. Always the trailblazer, Carn expanded the work of the Foundation to become a regional showcase of exemplary work in service to society.

Staying connected with MC

Joining the Board of Trustees in 2015, she served as Chair of the Human Resources Committee and later the Strategic Alignment Committee. Most recently, she was tasked by the Board to be the institution’s Chief Strategy Officer to push forward needed innovative changes in these very challenging times for private educational institutions. In this capacity, Carn launched the Strategic Organizational Innovation Program (SOIP) 2019-2023, that would guide organizational change at Miriam as it pivots towards the future. Once more, charged with this pioneering task, Carn sparked new energy and inspiration – a promise that must materialize without her.

An amazing gift that is Carn

Through the years, Carn remained connected with the College through the Maryknoll/ Miriam College Alumni Association, where she served as Board Chair. Under her leadership, she established the Triple A Award – the Amazing Alumni Achievers – as a way of recognizing outstanding alumni making huge differences in the lives of others. 2020 is the 20th anniversary of the Amazing Alumni Achievers Award. She called it Amazing – because despite obstacles, dangers and adversities, these graduates persisted and made positive impact in their respective contexts, thus demonstrating that famous Maryknoll/Miriam Spirit. Amazing! That is Carn to us, her Miriam College family. Beyond her being an Amazing Alumni Achiever herself, she was a beautiful and generous soul – made more alive by her open-heartedness, determination to make our work more meaningful in an enduring way, and who made sure everyone was part of something positive and exciting. From the bottom of all our hearts — the Board of Trustees and the MC community and alumni — thank you for the AMAZING gift that you have been to us, Carn. By Aurorita Mendoza and Christina Lecaroz-Elizade Strategic Alignment Office

Carn speaks before the alumni during a homecoming event.

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MARYKNOLL SISTERS The Maryknoll Sisters continue to be an integral part of the MC community. Their presence at institutional events is a tangible reminder of their enduring legacy to the school. Meaningful presence at institutional events The Maryknoll Sisters attended several important events of the school this year, the first being the unveiling of the Amazing Alumni Achievers (Triple A) Gallery at the Mother Mary Joseph Foyer on 7 September 2019. The launch of the Triple A Gallery celebrated members of the alumni community who have made a concrete, positive impact on the lives of others. Their admirable achievements, which uplifted their respective communities, mirror the tireless mission of the Maryknoll Sisters when they began to establish roots in the Philippines. Gracing the event was Sr. Teresa Dagdag who gave a heartwarming message to the awardees and alumni about resilience and faith in accomplishing one's mission and purpose despite the obstacles. On 20 October 2019, the Maryknoll Sisters, represented by BOT member Sister Imelda Bautista, MM, attended the unveiling of the Mahatma Gandhi bronze bust on campus. No less than Indian President Ram Nath Kovind led the unveiling, witnessed by members of the diplomatic

BOT member Sr. Imelda Bautista, Sr. Nenita Tapia, and Sr. Teresa Dagdag join the community in congratulating Amb. Laura Quiambao-Del Rosario on her investiture as President of Miriam College.

corps, the Board of Trustees (BOT), and members of the Miriam College community.

circle; and school presidents from different colleges and universities.

At the Investiture of MC President, Amb. Laura Quiambao-Del Rosario, on 5 February 2020, Sr. Imelda Bautista, MM, Sr. Nenita Tapia, MM, and Sr. Teresa Dagdag, MM took part in the pre-event Mass and investiture rites as Mass offerors and invocation lead.

During her speech, Amb. Quiambao-Del Rosario acknowledged the lessons she learned from the Maryknoll Sisters who taught her to work towards excellence. “We were not reminded to look up at the sky to see how high we could fly but instead we were taught to look around us and see where our talents and skills could be applied,” she said.

Joining the Sisters in welcoming Amb. QuiambaoDel Rosario were members of the BOT led by Ms. Josefina N. Tan, former MC Presidents Dr. Loreta N. Castro and Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan; friends and colleagues of Amb. QuiambaoDel Rosario from the diplomatic

The school looks forward to celebrating many more historical and meaningful events with the Maryknoll Sisters.

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Reaching out to the Maryknoll Sisters in Ossining The COVID-19 pandemic in the United States did not spare the Maryknoll Sisters Congregation based in Ossining, New York. As most of the sisters there are in their advanced age and vulnerable, they easily

contracted the disease. A donation drive was set up by the Congregation to augment the rising cost of caring for those who got sick. In response, Miriam College led by its Board of Trustees, immediately sent financial contribution to help defray the

medical expenses of our dear Maryknoll Sisters stricken with COVID-19. Alumni also showed support, launching fund-raising drives by class or batch to help ease the financial burden that the Maryknoll Congregation was experiencing.

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BERNADETTE CORDIS DUGGAN, PATRICIA NOBLE, & MARIE CHRISTELLE ZABALERIO Three beloved Maryknoll Sisters, who spent part of their lives living out their mission in the Philippines, passed on this year.

SISTER BERNADETTE CORDIS DUGGAN, M.M. 30 September 1937 – 6 May 2020

Sister Bernadette Cordis Duggan died peacefully on 6 May 2020 at the Maryknoll Sisters Center. She was 82 years old and had been a Maryknoll Sister for almost 62 years. Sister Bernadette was born in Boston, Massachusetts. After earning her R.N. at Catherine Labouré School of Nursing in Dorchester, MA in 1958, she entered the Maryknoll Sisters. In 1967, she completed her B.S. in Nursing at Salve Regina College in Newport, Rhode Island and went on to receive her Master’s Degree in Public Health Nursing from the University of Minnesota in 1969. This allowed Sister Bernadette to contribute her nursing talents in the health services of the Maryknoll congregation. Her first overseas mission assignment was at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Manapla, Philippines from 1970-1974. It was a practice facility administered by the Maryknoll Sisters for students in a baccalaureate program in Bacolod, where she enjoyed being the field work guide for the nurses in formation. For the next 10 years, she worked with the tribal Tiruray people in Upi, Maguindanao. She maintained a clinic and paramedic training program there until a local nurse-midwife took over the work in 1984. Throughout her mission life, Sr. Bernadette made it a practice to prepare local co-workers to take over her work. She was then assigned to the Maryknoll Sisters Center for congregational service until 1988 and went on to serve in Bangladesh and Cambodia from 1989 to 2006. In 2008, she was finally assigned to the Rogers Community, Maryknoll, NY, where she helped care for the Sisters who were sick, showing a life of total commitment to her profession as a nurse and as a religious.

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SISTER PATRICIA NOBLE, M.M. 6 May 1924 – 4 April 2020

Sister Pat was a Maryknoll Sister for 72 years, having entered the Congregation on 6 September 1947. She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania and entered Maryknoll with a B.A. in English from Villa Maria. In 1950, Sister Pat received her first mission assignment to Hawaii, where she would spend the next 11 years dedicated to teaching Middle and High School English. In the 60s, she moved to the Philippines, where she spent the next four years as a College Professor of English Literature. On her temporary return to the U.S., she earned her Masters in English Literature at St. Louis University before embarking again on educational ministry in the Philippines. In 1972, Sister Pat offered nine years of Congregational Service at the Maryknoll Sisters Center where she, eventually, became the official Librarian after receiving her Master’s Degree in Library Science from the Pratt Institute in 1982. Five years later, Sister Pat joined Maryknoll’s retirement community in Monrovia, California, where she volunteered at the County Arboretum. She was cited for the extensive service she gave to the Peace and Justice Center of Southern California in the organization of their library collection. Sister Pat peacefully joined our Creator on 4 April 2020 while at the Maryknoll Sisters Center. She was 95 years old.

SISTER MARIE CHRISTELLE ZABALERIO, M.M. 11 January 1939 - 28 April 2020 Sister Marie Christelle Zabalerio, M.M. died on 28 April 2020. She was 82 years old and had been a Maryknoll Sister for 56 years. Sr. Marie Christelle was born in Lucena, Quezon. Following her graduation from the Maryknoll Academy High School in Lucena City, she attended Maryknoll College in Manila where she graduated with a Bachelor of Education Degree. In 1963, she entered the Maryknoll Sisters Novitiate in Quezon City. Her first mission assignment was teaching Grade School at Maryknoll College in Quezon City. She was soon appointed as Principal of the College of St. John the Baptist in Jimenez, where she served until 1971. She went on to teach English and Religion and Catechetical Classes at different schools and broadened her service to include parish work. In 1976, Sister Marie Christelle attended Trocaire College, Buffalo, NY, where she earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing in 1978. In the next three years, she served in a nursing home and a hospital in New York until she was assigned to Bangladesh where she was based for 11 years. There she served as a Field Supervisor of a Natural Family Planning Program in the Kulna Region. After serving in the Philippines and the US between 1991-2001 and briefly taking her master’s degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola College, Chicago, IL, she was assigned to Aileu, East Timor in 2004. There, she engaged in community-based health work, taught English, was an advisor at the Catholic High School and introduced the Natural Family Planning Program. After her work in East Timor, she returned to the Maryknoll Sisters Center to retire. “Christelle was a popular teacher. Her students remembered her and would come to the Center to visit, bringing her favorite Filipino dishes and delicacies,” fondly recalls Sr. Teresa Dagdag, MM. “She was a gentle person and had a welcoming smile,” she adds.

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Miriam College welcomes its 9th president,

Amb. Laura Quiambao-Del Rosario Miriam College formally welcomed Ambassador Laura Quiambao-Del Rosario as its 9th president on 5 February 2020 in investiture rites held at the Quezon City campus. Commission on Higher Education Commissioner, Dr. Aldrin A. Darilag, administered the new president’s oath of office. In attendance at her inauguration were members of the Miriam College community led by the Chair of the Board of Trustees, Josefina N. Tan; friends and colleagues of Amb. Quiambao-Del Rosario from the Department of Foreign Affairs and from the diplomatic circle; and school presidents from the University of the Philippines, Ateneo De Manila University, Assumption College, St. Scholastica’s College, St. Paul’s College, Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College, New Era University, SAIDI School, Antipolo Institute of Technology, and Holy Angel University. Former Miriam College presidents Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan and Dr. Loreta N. Castro were also present. Board of Trustees Chair, Ms. Josefina N. Tan, noted that Amb. Quiambao-Del Rosario’s appointment as the new College President is not only timely and enlightened but also a pivotal choice, stating “This is the leadership we need to ensure that Miriam College pivots successfully into its future as a multi-campus, highly valued school system here and abroad.”

37 years of diplomatic service Ambassador Quiambao-Del Rosario has an outstanding track record of 37 years in the Philippine Foreign Service, which culminated in her appointment as Undersecretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs from 2011-2016. She received the Gawad Kamanong Presidential Award (the Grand Cross) for her work in economic diplomacy in 2012 and the Sikatuna Presidential Award for her work as chair of the Senior Officials’ Meetings for the APEC Manila Summit in 2016. Ambassador Quiambao-Del Rosario received her Bachelor’s Degree major in English Literature, magna cum laude, from Maryknoll College. Upon graduation, she received the Mother Mary Joseph Award, the school’s most coveted award for outstanding students. In 2003, she was given the Amazing Alumni Achiever Award for her exceptional achievements. She holds two master’s degrees: Master of Arts in Literature, benemeritus, from the University of Santo Tomas and Master of Education major in Educational Administration from the University of the Philippines. Amb. Quiambao-Del Rosario taught literary studies and served as Director of Admissions of Miriam College. She continued to serve her alma mater as a Trustee of the Board prior to her appointment as Miriam College President.

Education in the age of disruption Globalization in education is where Amb. Quiambao-Del Rosario intends to keep Miriam College students a step ahead of disruptions and help them recognize their own power to change the world. She looks forward to developing students who can reach their full potential amidst disruptions brought about by digitization, artificial intelligence, nuclear catastrophe, and climate change. Recognizing the Internet of things that made the world smaller and knowledge more accessible, Amb. Quiambao-Del Rosario said self-learning will be necessary as students navigate a future of uncertainty and vulnerability. “I hope that as we empower the young females under our care, they will learn that they will be responsible for those who are powerless,” she said. “In our commitment to excellence, we should always be sympathetic towards those left behind.”

The community opens the Investiture with a Mass celebrated by His Excellency Most Reverend Honesto F. Ongtioco, Bishop of the Archdiocese of Cubao, with concelebrants Fr. Rafael Eloriaga and Fr. Herbert Santos.

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ready to live meaningfully

Members of the audience applaud as Amb. Quiambao-Del Rosario walks towards the stage during the Processional March. Carrying the school mace is Quality Assurance Office Head, Dr. Francis Evangelista.

and to survive in a productive way in the future, to shift from one job to another as jobs disappear and as new jobs are created, and to form a generation of critical thinkers and collaborative workers in working out solutions to local and national problems.” - Amb. Laura Quiambao-Del Rosario Miriam College President Investiture Speech, 5 Feb 2020

The community sings the Philippine National Anthem led by the HS Glee Club.

Commission on Higher Education for the Administration Commissioner, Dr. Aldrin A. Darilag, administers the Oath of Office, formalizing the appointment of Amb. Laura Quiambao del Rosario as 9th President of Miriam College. Members of the Miriam College Board of Trustees join Amb. Quiambao-Del Rosario for a photo op after the investiture rites.

Representatives from Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Trade and Industry, National Economic and Development Authority, Department of Science and Technology, and the APEC Business Council greet Amb. Quiambao-Del Rosario on her new role as MC President.

Members of the alumni class of Maryknoll College ‘68 came in full force to witness the investiture of Amb. Quiambao-Del Rosario.

Family and relatives beam with pride as they join Amb. Quiambao-Del Rosario on stage.

Members of the MC community raise their glasses to give the 9th President of Miriam College a toast.

Amb. Quiambao-Del Rosario is warmly greeted by her counterparts from the academe.

Gracing the Investiture Rites were former MC Presidents Dr. Loreta N. Castro and Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan shown here flanking Amb. Quiambao-Del Rosario, Dr. Darilag and his wife.

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policies, processes, and systems aligned with the needs of the organization, its students, employees, and partners. Intensive collaboration among the academic units, advocacy centers, special centers, and offices, and establishing open lines of communication within and between the institution and its relevant publics are also a priority.

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STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT OFFICE (SAO) Appointment of a Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and creation of SAO The educational landscape in the Philippines is rapidly changing. The K to 12 Program impact, escalating competition among academic institutions, increasing workforce demands, and the evolving role of education in the global community are some major considerations affecting the sustainability of Miriam College in the future. Cognizant of these complex developments, the Miriam College Board of Trustees engage in discussions on strategic directions to effectively respond to the challenges and opportunities facing the institution. To ensure the success of Boardled directions and support the new executive leadership of the College, the Board created the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) position held by one of the trustees, whose principal mission is to support the Board in overseeing the design and execution of a Miriam College Strategic Organizational Innovation Program (SOIP). The SOIP harmonizes the initiatives of the Board, the Strategic Alignment Committee, and the President’s Council. In September 2019, the Board appointed Ms. Carmencita Abella, head of the Board’s Strategic Alignment Committee, as Chief Strategy Officer on consultancy basis.

Chief Strategy Officer, Carmencita Abella, leads the important discussion on enrollment challenges and long-term viability with HEU administrators.

To implement concrete initiatives within the school under the framework of broader strategic directions, the Strategic Alignment Office (SAO) was created under the leadership of the CSO. Ms. Aurorita M. Mendoza was appointed as Strategy and Planning Officer concurrently being the Alumni Engagement Officer, and Ms. Christina Lecaroz-Elizalde was appointed as Technical Officer. With the sudden demise of Ms. Abella in March 2020, Ms. Mendoza assumed the post as SAO head, and Ms. Lecaroz-Elizalde was appointed as Strategy and Planning Coordinator. The Office currently has two major projects in this work agenda: (i) development of the five-year Institutional Strategic Plan, and (ii) oversight of the MC Alviera Campus Development Project,

set to be operational by mid2023. Initiating the strategic planning work School Year 2019-2020 saw the activation of the Institutional Innovation Teams (IITs) of administrators and trustee representatives for the Quezon City, Nuvali, and Porac campuses. The IITs serve as the core for envisioning and leading innovations that would feed into the strategic planning process. Thorough discussions on the current position of the school initiated the process of innovating and introducing exciting changes for the institution. An updated framework of the Desired Learner and the Schema for Designing and Executing the Strategic Journey was developed and approved by the Board as a

MIRIAM COLLEGE guide in crafting unit-specific innovation programs and the next institutional strategic planning cycle scheduled next year. Furthermore, special focus was also given on further analyzing enrollment concerns holistically and more creatively. Special discussion sessions with the BEU and HEU heads to jumpstart planning efforts on this important issue were led by Ms. Abella. To concretely begin the strategic planning work, SAO and the Quality Assurance Office teamed up to form the Strategic Planning Core

Working Group. The Core Working Group facilitates the planning process with guidance from consulting firm CIA Bootleg Manila. The entire strategic planning exercise will take place in SY2020-2021, the transition year, and will cover the period of 2020-2026. The process will be data-driven, participatory, and adhere to design thinking principles. The outcome will have an inward and outward focus that will strengthen MC’s long-term sustainability.

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institutional data that would inform planning assumptions. Data included enrollment trends across all units, assessments of education experiences by parents and students, feedback on alumni performance, and alumni tracer studies. The Strategic Plan aims to review the range of factors that will contribute to achieving two BOT-directed destinations, namely, stronger learner orientation and financial viability.

The first phase of the planning process involved collecting

HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION (HRD) Compliance with COVID-19 protocols The COVID-19 pandemic has created disruptions to the school and the lives of employees. In response, the school through the HRD, effectively implemented regulatory and compliance programs which include: • Social Security System (SSS) moratorium on short term loan payment of SSS members affected by COVID-19, • Pag-IBIG Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) online application of multi-purpose or calamity loan and three-month moratorium on Pag-IBIG loans,

• Department of Labor and Employment’s labor advisory regarding guidelines on the implementation of flexible work arrangements due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, and • Department of Education and Commission on Higher Education’s advisories about alternative work and school arrangements that help ensure safety protocols in the workplace and financial impact to our employees. Guided by these standards and advisories, the HRD was able to assist employees with the help they needed as well as help the school transition to an on-campus work setup for its employees after months of working from home.

HRIS Upgrade This year, HRD upgraded its Human Resources Information System to Version 3, allowing employees to access important HR-related information online and in real time. On any device, MC employees can access their personal data, leaves, payslips, and annual physical examination results. They can also transact alternative working arrangements as well as update work offset information.

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FINANCE DIVISION The continuous effort to improve its processes and systems and its readiness to adapt to changes has enabled the Finance Division to perform its function efficiently and effectively during the “work from home” arrangement since March 2020 due to the pandemic. Staff and employees of the Division have adapted to processing transactions and doing work online as part of its business continuity plan. Efficiency and continuity amid disruption Despite an offsite work setup, the school has complied with tax remittances and regulatory report submissions in time. Independent audit of the financial statements of the school was also completed on time while the required filing of financial reports was accomplished without delay.

While the school has exercised a certain level of leniency in the collection of the accounts of students during the last quarter of its fiscal year, it still managed to post a 99.8% collection efficiency rate on its SY 20192020 accounts receivable. The success of the collection is credited to clear communications with students and parents on the process of settling their accounts online. Ultimately, the efficiency of the collection system resulted in the sustainable financial operations of the school for the entire year and full payment of salaries and benefits of employees during the pandemic.

Operational Expense (OPEX) budget, including staff costs. This level of utilization shows the value that units and offices place on budgeting and prudent use of school resources. This also reflects the deliberate and collaborative effort of the units/offices and the Finance Division for close budget monitoring. As part of the Division’s business continuity plan, it shifted to online payment of vendors, contractors and service providers, with necessary control measures instituted in coordination with the Internal Audit Office of the school.

Prudent use of resources The school managed to have an overall budget utilization of 98% of its approved

INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICE (IAO) The Internal Audit Office provides valuable support to the institution by assessing and monitoring how risks are managed, how internal processes work, and how the school operates overall. It ensures that all units and offices within the institution are compliant with regulations, practice good governance, and use their resources effectively and ethically.

Audit engagements For SY 2019-2020, the IAO accomplished auditing engagements with the HEUClinic as well as with selected units and offices, focusing on their training and development expenses such as professional fees, contract services, and travel. As of May 2020, it has on-going audits with the Human Resources and Finance

Divisions and their operations related to payroll, inventory management, and petty cash. As an ISO-certified academic institution, the IAO assists the school in complying with the requirements of ISO 9001-2015. IAO’s Internal Audit Director, Ms. Myna Vidal, serves as Miriam College’s lead auditor for Internal Quality Audit.

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Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases. The IATF is composed of various government agencies including the Department of Health, Department of Labor and Employment, Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Department of Justice, Department of

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Tourism, and Department of Transportation and Communications. With proper rules and guidelines in place, the school resumed on-campus work with a recommendation from IAO to further promote health and wellness activities through the school’s Integrated Lifestyle and Wellness (ILAW) Center.

QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICE (QAO) “The implementation of the ISO-based Quality Management System the past year made a positive impact on our office in terms of improving efficiency in the various student services and academic support. Through it, we were able to clearly identify and assess our office risks and lay down plans to mitigate and prevent them. It also helped provide mechanisms to efficiently monitor and measure the outcomes of our services.” - Ms. Carolyn C. Ui

Director, Office of Student Services and Academic Support, HEU

Maintenance of ISO 9001-2015 Certification TÜV Rheinland, the Germanybased ISO certification body, has renewed the existing ISO 9001:2015 certification of Miriam College after the Surveillance Audit conducted last February 2020. With a finding of zero major nonconformity and zero minor nonconformity, the audit team has confirmed that the institution’s management

system complies with, maintains, and implements the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard. This standard establishes the conditions for a quality management system that ensures the efficient delivery of programs and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. Launching of Project INSYT The Quality Assurance Office (QAO) recognized the school’s

need to better manage all available data. Through Project INSYT (Innovating Systems and Technology), the office led in finding practical, efficient, reliable, and sustainable solutions that benefit all possible users and processors. Inter-office and inter-unit coordination on the alignment and standardization of different forms in line with ISO guidelines have begun. In the pipeline is the creation of an institutional document

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library where all documents— including forms, references, and reports— are stored for easier access. Although temporarily halted by the pandemic, the effort aims to bridge the gaps in communication among data users, streamline existing processes, and make improvements in social and technological infrastructure. Ultimately, Project INSYT aims to strengthen the value of data in terms of administrative, operational, and institutional decision-making. Members of the Internal Quality Auditors consolidate their audit reports.

ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT OFFICE (AEO) Upgraded systems infrastructure Progress has accelerated towards upgrading office operations and systems to better serve the alumni and MC community. An updated alumni information management

system enables connections with larger alumni groups, while a robust communications program updates them on the school’s development and of alumni activities. These systems have strengthened the visibility of the school to the alumni community.

In 2019-2020, a total of 119,544 article views were registered on the AEO webpage. In addition, the AEO continues to engage with dynamic alumni leaders – the Council of Class Representatives (CORE) – who continue to be ambassadors of Miriam College.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE (MCO) Virtual Campus Tour now up on the MC website With the continuous effort to innovate the MC brand through online presence, MCO added the Virtual Campus Tour as one of the interactive features of the MC Website. The Virtual Campus Tour, launched in May 2020, allows potential local and international students

to explore MC’s dark green campus and facilities as well as learn about the MC brand of education anywhere in the world. To attract more visits to the webpages that feature the different academic offerings, the Office continuously works on updating the information, photos, and features on its website.

Maintaining branding amidst the pandemic The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced many academic institutions to forego face-to-face classroom learning and make the big shift to online learning. In response, the different academic units and offices of Miriam College came together to

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identify the best platform and programs for both students and faculty facing different circumstances brought about by the pandemic. The result is the creation of the online learning portal called KNOLLER or KNowledge and OnLine LEarning Resource. As guardians of the MC style and brand, the MCO worked closely with the educational management response group called Working Group on Learning Continuity to design, disseminate information, and, finally, launch the portal through the school’s various communication channels, social media accounts and official website. The result was the successful launch of KNOLLER in time for the school opening in August 2020. In line with the increased use of social media as a platform for announcements and updates among students, parents, and the different academic and non-academic units during the pandemic, the MCO initiated the creation of the Social Media Handbook. The Handbook contains step-bystep guide on how the units can create their own social media page, maximize its use as a platform to disseminate unit-specific information and announcements, and manage it. Marketing initiatives for MCQC and MC Alviera As the school moves closer to the construction of its third campus, MC Alviera in Porac, Pampanga, the MCO has begun laying the groundwork

The latest feature of the MC website is a virtual tour of Miriam College’s Quezon City and Nuvali campuses.

for its marketing initiatives by collaborating with relevant units and offices. In SY 2020-2021, the Office plans to implement initial marketing activities to stir interest and raise awareness about its third campus. These activities include putting up billboards and other marketing collaterals around the area as well as collaborating with Ayala Land Inc. establishments, like Marquee Mall, to develop engagements that can help attract potential enrollees.

In the MCQC campus, MCO has begun collaborating with the Basic Education and Higher Education Units to come up with a more strategic marketing campaign for SY 2020-2021 in the midst of the pandemic. In the pipeline are plans to update the existing MC Branding Manual to allow for a more cohesive branding of the school across units.

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maintaining an environment that is conducive to teaching, learning, and research. The strategic management of our resources for sustained operations and growth continues to be a priority. Miriam College is committed to making significant and visible leaps in these areas.

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION (ASD)

“The new Maryknoll-Miriam College Museum Complex serves two purposes: as a historical and cultural center connecting the community to the school’s rich history and collective identity, and as a repository of women’s work that recognizes and celebrates the achievement of women artists.” - Dr. Rosario O. Lapus

MC President, June 2010-October 2019

Triple A Gallery and MC Museum launch The ASD helped prepare and identify the best locations for two significant spaces that were launched during the 2019 Grand Alumni Homecoming. These spaces were the MC Museum—now showcasing the collection of the MC History Museum and the Gallery of Women’s Arts (GAWA)—and the Amazing Alumni Achievers (Triple A) Gallery. For years, the GAWA and History Museum were located at the first and second

floors, respectively, of the Mother Mary Joseph (MMJ) building. Since the old library’s conversion into the new MC Museum, the collections from both spaces are now conveniently housed in one location. This new home is big enough to accommodate additional works and artifacts. Together with the President’s Office, the ASD worked in consultation with an architect and curator to realize a modern look for the MC Museum that maximizes its ample space, classic columns, and vintage iron enclosures. The resulting fluid layout opens to

an exhibit of texts, artifacts, and memorabilia telling the beautiful herstory of the school. It also leads to the GAWA collection, featuring modern artworks by esteemed artists like Anita Magsaysay-Ho, Plet Bolipata, Julie Lluch Dalena, and Ivi Avellana-Cosio. Dr. Rosario O. Lapus (whose term as MC President ended in October 2019), accompanied by Sr. Teresa Dagdag, MM, and former MC Presidents Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan and Dr. Loreta N. Castro, led the ceremonial ribbon cutting during the Museum's launch.

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New projects The ASD is set to work on another batch of buildings, the Marian Auditorium and the Grade School Cafeteria, for retrofitting. It previously completed work on the first batch of structures built in the 1950s.

have demonstrated the values and spirit of their Maryknoll education.

The first batch of buildings retrofitted in the last two school years include the MMJ and Caritas buildings as well as structures at the Child Study Center, Lower School, Middle School, and High School. All have been declared by the school’s structural engineer consultant as structurally sound, stable, and fit for continued use and occupancy.

The launch of the MC Museum and Triple A Gallery were held in September 2019 and attended by MC President, Amb. Laura Quiambao-Del Rosario, members of the Board of Trustees led by Ms. Josie Tan, homecoming jubilarians, and alumni from different batches.

As the school anticipates the construction of its third branch in Porac, Pampanga in the next two years, the ASD sees its growing role in the project. This year, the MC Alviera Committee, headed by Ms. Aurorita Mendoza, made ASD a part of its Project Management

The MC Museum has found a new home in the school’s old library and now houses collections from GAWA and the MC History Museum.

The MC Museum project was initiated by the President’s Office under Dr. Lapus in May 2019. For the Triple A Gallery, the ASD worked with the Alumni Engagement Office in preparing the site and installing necessary fixtures in time for its launch. Located at the MMJ Foyer, the Triple A Gallery features the complete roster of Triple A awardees since the Maryknoll/Miriam College Alumni Association (MMCAA) started the awards in 2001. Twenty-five individual awardees are highlighted, with their photos on display on the wall of the MMJ foyer. Each photo comes with the awardee’s citations and personal quotations on Maryknoll/Miriam inspirations. The Gallery provides an opportunity for the community to be inspired by Maryknoll and Miriam alumnae who

The Triple A Gallery spotlights the Amazing Alumni Achievers for their outstanding lives and work in various areas.

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Team through the ASD Director, Mr. Agustin Alvarez. The Division is expected to work closely with the site development team and the architects who will be chosen for the project. Restroom improvement The PHP 1M gift from Veronica Galan Peralejo, a donation made in the name of HS 1969, was used to renovate the ladies’ restroom at MMJ Hall. This particular restroom is often reserved for special guests during big events held at the Marian Auditorium such as the Grand Alumni Homecoming and international conferences. It has become more functional and aesthetic with the addition of cubicles and a separate powder area.

The PHP 1M donation of Veronica Galan Peralejo (seated, center) made in the name of HS 1969 was used this school year to renovate the MMJ Hall’s ladies’ restroom.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY OFFICE (ICTO) Enhancing server virtualization With the ever-growing demand for different systems and applications to automate and store information, the ICTO enhanced its data center footprint by applying for server virtualization. This solution will help the school reduce cost and energy as virtualization reduces the need for physical servers and hardware. Server virtualization is the process of running multiple virtual systems using a single

physical server. This means the school is able to utilize several system applications or storage with just one hardware. Through this process, the school can make profound changes in its data center operations by enabling a faster system deployment. This will allow MC the flexibility in backing up files or implementing new system servers without having to spend time or money on the installation of a new physical server.

Using cloud service for back up Data loss prevention is critical in this information era. Thus, the ICTO considers it a top priority that the school’s files are backed-up and stored safely as a precaution against disasters, theft, or accidents. This year, the Office acquired a cloud computing service to improve its Disaster Recovery Program for critical systems. This service ensures that the school is prepared to respond

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established, the ICTO upgraded the systems by putting up a backup site at the new campus. Like MCQC, MC Nuvali is also vulnerable to natural disasters and unforeseen threats, thus, a backup site eases restoration and access to data.

STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT OFFICE (SAO) Development of the MC Alviera Campus The overall coordinating function for the development of the Alviera campus was turned over to the SAO. An Internal Alviera Campus Task Force led by the President was formed to provide the long-range master campus development plan for the branch. This campus will rise on a 10-hectare property in Barangay Dolores, Porac, Pampanga, within the City Center of the Alviera township of Ayala Land, Inc. This new site brings MC closer to the business district, the country club, and the Alviera Greenbelt, a 5-hectare open green space. In-depth market research studies were conducted with ICI Asia, Inc. (Integrative Competitive Intelligence). A consultation meeting with the Clark Development Corporation Chair, Mr. Jose De Jesus, was also arranged to fully appreciate the context of the

Miriam College administrators meet with Clark Development Corporation (CDC) Chair, Mr. Jose De Jesus (5th from left), to discuss prospects for MC's third campus to rise in Porac, Pampanga. From left are VP for Finance Dr. Ma. Concepcion Lupisan, Chief Strategy Officer Ms. Carmencita Abella, Clark Investors and Locators Association President Mr. Francisco Villanueva, Jr., MC President Amb. Laura Del Rosario, Assistant to the President for MC Nuvali Ms. Cynthia Morales, and Deputy Strategy Officer Ms. Aurorita Mendoza.

Pampanga community and market, its growing industries, and major government project in the entire Region 3. MC sees itself offering unique and creative programs at its Alviera branch when it opens in 2023.

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The last five years have seen Miriam College Nuvali grow exponentially. The programs and physical structures, carefully laid in phases, have proceeded according to its 10-year development plan. As its annual student population grows, as its number of employees increases, and as programs and partnerships expand, it intends to do more. It has set its sights on applying for PAASCU accreditation, putting up a High School building, and introducing more strands for its Senior High School program. All these are part of its vision to establish itself as a premier school in the South that provides quality education—one anchored on the MCQC brand yet tailored for the students it serves.

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“Having a sit-in student of a different nationality taught us that we are all connected no matter who we are.”

- Juvylyn J. Banzon

Grade 6 faculty who handled Korean students in her class under MCN’s Sit-in Program

Korean Sit-in Program One of MC Nuvali’s goals is to expose its students to different cultures. This enriches learning experiences and, at the same time, opens its doors to foreign students as part of marketing and sustainability efforts. This year, the school welcomed two batches of Grades 1 to 12 Korean students who enrolled in the first Sit-in Program of MC Nuvali. The students were from the Lingua Tempus English Academy, a Korean tutorial and language center based in the Philippines. Under the program, the students join half-day sessions with a choice to stay for one month or extend to two months.

The Sit-in Program gives foreign students the opportunity to learn English surrounded by classmates and faculty who speak the language. They are immersed in regular classes such as Math and Science

where English is the mode of instruction. At the same time, they also interact with peers beyond the classroom, giving them opportunities to practice English in both a formal and informal settings.

MCN welcomes two batches of Korean students to its Sit-in Program to help them learn English in varied settings. The program also gives MCN students an opportunity to interact with foreign students and learn about their culture.

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A total of 10 students comprised the first batch whose sit-ins were held from 22 July to 18 August 2019 while 17 joined the second batch from 6 January to 28 February 2020. The positive feedback of Lingua Tempus English Academy about the experience of the first batch of students resulted in the option to extend the program for the second batch of students from one to two months. This is not the first time MC Nuvali welcomed Korean students to its campus. As early as 2014, it has opened its doors to Koreans, making them part of the student population. MC Nuvali has specific programs in place for foreign students that allow their smooth integration into regular classes. Stepping up students’ training for local and international competitions The teachers of Miriam College Nuvali (MCN) strive for more opportunities to hone students’ skills in a wide array of disciplines. This is to prepare them for activities and competitions held locally and abroad. The World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) is a staple academic decathlon that students look forward to. It is through such prestigious competitions that they hone skills in areas such as writing and debate, and in subjects like History, Science, and Social Studies. This year, MCN prepared 12 students for the WSC

MCN taps the best faculty trainers and mentors to prepare students for national and international competitions like the Lampara Storytelling Competition and the prestigious World Scholar’s Cup.

competition. They went through rigorous training that began in the summer of 2019 and continued throughout the school year. Open fora, writing projects, as well as simulations became the core activities that prepared them to excel in WSC’s various individual and team events. The Arts and Humanities also offered an opportunity for MCN’s best and brightest little storytellers this year. Fourth, fifth, and sixth graders, participated in the Lampara Storytelling Competition 2019, specifically in the English and Filipino categories for groups and individuals. The participants were mentored on-campus by the school’s Filipino and English teachers to complement Lampara’s workshops. Faculty members Ms. Josephine Marie Santos, Ms. Patricia Jo Javier, Mr. Hezekiah Louie Zaraspe, Mr. Zorvin Patrick Ferrer, and Ms. Rossini

Atazar devoted time and effort in leading these training programs. Most faculty mentors also continue to pursue higher studies. Ms. Santos and Ms. Javier are part of the first batch of Miriam College’s Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching degree program; Mr. Zaraspe studies Creative Writing at the University of Santo Tomas; while Ms. Atazar studies Communication Arts at the University of the Philippines–Los Baños. Their previous experiences as participants in competitions have proven to be invaluable in teaching and training students for these competitions. MC Nuvali offers STEM strand In SY 2016-2017, MC Nuvali started its Senior High School program with an initial offering of the General Academic Strand (GAS) to Grade 11

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students. This school year, it added the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) strand in its offering for Grades 11 and 12 students. For both strands, a competitive curriculum was designed to offer activities and programs that maximize students’ learning. Facilities were also added to complement the STEM strand, specifically the creation of a Physics Laboratory that increased the number of STEM laboratories to three.

Since Laguna is a highly industrialized province, the school initiated a Work Immersion program that allows SHS students to experience outbound classes with companies. The school identified companies to collaborate with and enrich the learning experiences of the students in their chosen strands.

Taking the lead in initiating these SHS programs is newly appointed Academic Coordinator for SHS, Mr. Ryan John Garcia, who has worked closely with Grade 5-12 Assistant Principal Mr. Benjamin Santiago in the establishment of the SHS in MCN. He also worked with Administrative Officer Ms. Ruby Magsino, in putting up the Physics Laboratory.

PEOPLE MCN hosts UNESCO delegates On 17 October 2019, more than 50 international delegates from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) visited Miriam College Nuvali to observe how technology is integrated in the classroom instruction of Philippine schools. The delegates toured the different facilities of MCN and visited selected classrooms to observe how MCN teachers incorporated technology in teaching. Members of the MCN Administrative Board also briefed them about the different programs of the school. This led to a forum that allowed the delegates to ask questions about the school’s policies and programs. For her part, Assistant to the President for MCN, Ms. Cynthia Morales, gave a presentation about the

International delegates from UNESCO visited MCN to observe technology use in everyday teaching.

school’s history, stakeholders, facilities, and plans for the future. As a culminating activity, the delegates were treated to an intermission number by the students. The visit ended with the delegates expressing how

impressed they were with the programs of the school. Mr. Benjamin De Dios, executive director of Knowledge Community, was the overall coordinator for the visit.

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MCN hosted a Simbang Gabi Mass for nearby communities, giving parishioners an opportunity to experience the festive holiday ambience of the campus.

Simbang Gabi in Nuvali MC Nuvali (MCN) opened its chapel doors to neighboring communities for the “Simbang Gabi in Nuvali” from 18 to 24 December 2019. This was upon the request of the St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Canlubang since it did not have a chapel to accommodate parishioners from nearby communities. Together with the families of MCN students and employees, the parishioners experienced the cool breeze and joyful Christmas atmosphere of the campus at night. On display in time for the Christmas Season was the Advent Star that shone atop the building while the Christmas lights illuminated the life-sized Belen and the image of the Our Lady Shepherdess. An exhibit of the images of Mary from the different

The MCN campus is not new to natural calamities as it has experienced a number of them in the last five years. These challenges made MCN community members more resilient and gave them an opportunity to come together to help communities with lesser resources to cope with calamities. When the Taal Volcano eruption happened in January 2020, on-campus operations were put on hold for three weeks. The MCN community took this opportunity to mobilize and provide aid to nearby communities affected by the ashfall. Spearheaded by the MCN Miriam Identity, Spirituality, and Mission Office (MCN-MISMO), the school brought together the ParentTeacher Association (PTA) and

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the Student Council members to organize Operation Taal, a relief drive for Barangay Canlubang, Barangay Hornalan in Calamba, Laguna, and Barangay Banaba in San Pascual, Batangas. Student, faculty, and parent volunteers collected and packed food, drinking water, hygiene kits, mats, and beddings which were distributed to over 400 families. Toys and books were also given to children in evacuation centers, while medicines and vitamins were turned over to barangay health centers. These activities were done in coordination with local government units and parishes. In the process of helping out communities, student volunteers gained handson experience in assessing community needs and organizing operations. The success of Operation Taal will be used as a model for future social action initiatives, especially during calamities and other emergencies.

MCN students and parents help distribute donations to families affected by the Taal eruption.

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PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS New positions for better service Recognizing the continuous growth of MC Nuvali, the administration added three new professional positions to better improve its services. These new positions are two Office Management Associates and a Multimedia Services Associate. The role of the Office Management Associate is to assist the Assistant to the President for MC Nuvali, the Assistant Principal for Grades 5 to 12, and the Senior High School Academic Coordinator in ensuring efficient academic and administrative support transactions at their respective offices. On the other hand, the Multimedia Services Associate will be in charge of producing and designing collaterals of the school to keep messaging, tone, and style within the MCN brand. Streamlining admissions application processes Admissions procedures were streamlined for more efficient processing of increasing annual student applications. Guidance testing schedules were organized according to grade level cluster to maximize operations. Preschool to Grade 4 applicants are now assigned to take their Guidance Test at the Early Childhood Education Complex while Grades 5 to 11

MCN opened three new positions to support the administration in delivering services to an ever-growing student population.

applicants are assigned at the Middle School Building. Monitoring schemes such as coming up with a weekly admissions report have also been put in place to ensure a smooth process. Each report contains an inventory of submitted applications and requirements, testing schedules, and status and progress of applications. Regular assistance and updates are given to student applicants through their parents.

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PHYSICAL PLANT AND RESOURCES “My daughter is one of the first kids to use the Day Care Center and she was so thrilled because she has a place to go to while waiting for me. The Day Care is a big help for mothers like me who have struggled to find a reliable helper to watch over our children while at work.” - Rose Ann Sulla

MCN Teacher and mom to Rye Amber

MCN opens a Day Care Center for employees’ children Taking off from one of the best practices of the MCQC campus, MC Nuvali opened its own Employees’ Day Care Center for employees’ children who study at MCN. Made from a 40-foot container van, it features a breastfeeding corner, sleeping areas, and a bathroom. It is also equipped with toys and books to provide ample entertainment for kids while they wait for their parents to pick them up. The Center accepts children ages 4-7 years old and has hired a staff member to watch over them. Children younger than 4 years old may also stay at the Center as long as they have adult companions. Feedback from employees indicate that it has given them much relief to have a safe place for their kids while they are at work.

New HELE/STEM laboratory As its population grows and program offerings expand, MCN makes sure that there are enough equipment and facilities that accommodate the academic needs of its students. This academic year, it built a new HELE/STEM laboratory to cater to the needs of students using the Early Childhood Education Complex. It also upgraded the Complex’s computer laboratory by replacing 36 laptops with desktops. These desktops were purchased for Grades 1 to 4 students, at a ratio of one-to-one per student. Dealing with calamities MCN has dealt with several natural calamities in the last five years. Thus, it knows the importance of having risk management protocols to ensure the safety of everyone on campus.

Old laptops were replaced with 36 new desktop computers for use in Information and Technology-related subjects.

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Although the 2019 Taal eruption covered the MCN campus in ash, protocols enabled students to continue classes online while administrators and outsourced personnel focused on clearing operations.

The school experienced a hailstorm in October 2019 and the Taal Volcano eruption in January 2020. The hailstorm occurred while students were attending Mass at the covered court. Students and employees were immediately ushered to safety but school equipment like the projector, speakers, drums, electronic keyboard, and other facilities were damaged because of the strong rains and winds. On the other hand, the Taal Volcano eruption, which happened on a weekend, also caused damage to the school. It left the campus grounds covered in ash, turning surfaces to grey. Meralco poles were damaged, affecting the

electricity supply of the school. The smell of sulfur was also so strong inside the campus that the use of N95 masks was required for entry. The school immediately sought the help of outsourced personnel from Ryder and Sparks and Leopard Security Agency to finish clearing operations. Since students could not go to school yet, teachers sent online activities to students. The school once more proved that having sound protocols in place help administrators respond quickly to calamities. Yearly, these protocols are assessed during the school’s administrative board meetings to see how they can be improved in terms of systems and processes.

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CO-CURRICULAR President’s Challenge Seul Bi Lee, Joshua Loh, Jiwon Ma, Yubin Ma, and Seungwoo Yoo Grand Winner CUSVITA (An algorithm based on electricity, water, and motion sensor) President’s Challenge Miriam College, Quezon City 28 February 2020

Margareth Zaldivar Gold Medal, Writing Silver Medal, Scholar’s Challenge event - Literature and History subjects Alyssa Inocencio, Josiah Iñigo Yucoco, and Margareth Zaldivar Silver Medal, Collaborative Writing event Jean Audrey Diaz, Micah Therese del Rosario, and Mikaela Gallardo Champion Team Top Qualifier, Global Rounds of the WSC Silver Medal, Scholar’s Bowl event Gold Medal, Collaborative Writing event Micah Therese del Rosario and Mikaela Gallardo Silver Medal, Debate Champions Silver Medal, Writing Champions Jean Audrey Diaz Gold Medal, Writing Champion

The all-Korean team composed of (second from left) Jiwon Ma, Yubin Ma, Seul Bi Lee, Seungwoo Yoo, and Joshua Loh (not in photo) were named Grand Winners for MC Nuvali in this year’s President’s Challenge.

World Scholar’s Cup Joanna Nicole Salayo and Juan Gabriel Ignacio Silver Medal, Scholar’s Challenge event (Literature and Special Area subjects) Rohann Gabriel Dizon Da Vinci Award Alyssa Inocencio Silver Medal, Debate Champion Silver Medal, Writing Champion

Silver Medal, Scholar’s Challenge Special Area, Literature, and Social Studies subjects Silver Medal, Champion Scholar Charlize Loquias, Santricia Faye Santos, and Malaine Roche Atienza Gold Medal, Team Bowl event Silver Medal, Writing Champions Silver Medal, Collaborative Writing event Santricia Faye Santos, and Malaine Roche Atienza Silver Medal, Debate Champions Malaine Roche Atienza Silver Medal, Scholar’s Challenge event - Literature subject Santricia Faye Santos Silver Medal, Scholar’s Challenge event - Social Studies subject

Gold Medal, Scholar’s Challenge event - Literature and Special Area subjects Clara Isabel Novicio Gold Medal and Debate Champion, Team Bowl event Writing Champion, Scholar’s Challenge event - Art and Literature subjects Champion Scholar World Scholar’s Cup 2019 Manila Round II Southville International School and Colleges, Las Piñas City 14-15 July 2019 Micah Del Rosario Silver Medal, Debate Champion Silver Medal, Social Studies and Art subjects Gold Medal, Scholar’s Challenge event - Literature and Science subjects Silver medal, Champion Scholar Mikaella Gallardo Silver Medal, Writing Champion, Silver Medal, Scholar’s Challenge event - Special Area, Science, and Art subjects Gold Medal, Debate Champion Gold Medal, Scholar’s Challenge event - Literature subject Champion Scholar Audrey Diaz Silver Medal, Debate Champion Silver Medal, Scholar’s Challenge Event - Literature subject Gold Medal, Scholar’s Challenge Event - Social Studies, History, and Science subjects Micah Del Rosario, Mikaella Gallardo and Audrey Diaz Silver Medal, Team Writing event Gold Medal, Team Challenge Gold Medal, Scholar’s Bowl Gold Medal, Champion Team

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MCN participants to the World Scholar's Cup Manila Rounds brought home a total of 84 medals and three trophies.

World Scholar’s Cup Rohann Gabriel Dizon Silver Medal, Debate Champion Silver Medal, Scholar’s Challenge event - Science, Social Studies, and Special Area subjects Gold Medal, Scholar’s Challenge event - Art subject Juan Gabriel Ignacio Silver Medal, Debate Champion Gold Medal, Top Junior Scholar Rohann Gabriel Dizon and Juan Gabriel Ignacio Silver Medal, Team Debate event Gold Medal and Trophy, Scholar’s Bowl event Gold Medal, Champion Team Charlize Ysabel Loquias Silver Medal, Scholar’s Challenge event - Social Studies and Art subjects Gold Medal, Writing Champion Gold Medal, Scholar’s Challenge event - Special Area subject

Malaine Roche Atienza Silver Medal, Scholar’s Challenge event - Science subject Gold Medal, Writing Champion Gold Medal, Scholar’s Challenge event - History and Literature subjects Santricia Faye Santos Silver Medal, Scholar’s Challenge event - Science, Social Studies, and Art subjects Gold Medal, Debate Champion Gold Medal, Scholar’s Challenge Writing Champion in History and Literature subjects Champion Scholar Top Scholar of Miriam College Nuvali Charlize Ysabel Loquias, Malaine Roche Atienza and Santricia Faye Santos Gold Medals, Team Challenge event Gold Medals, Scholar’s Bowl event Gold Medals and trophies, Team Writing event

Clara Isabel Novicio Gold Medal, Debate Champion Gold Medal, Writing Champion Gold Medal, Scholar’s Bowl, Team Debate, and Team Writing events Silver Medal, Champion Team Tournament of Champions Qualifier World Scholar’s Cup 2019, Manila Global Round Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila 6-11 September 2019

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Ma. Alyssa Hidalgo Gold, 100m Freestyle Gold, 100m Breaststroke Gold, 200m Breaststroke Silver, 200m Freestyle District Meet – Swimming University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 10 August 2019

Jan Isabel Ilagan, Amanda Abrahano, and Pauleen Anne Carcelar 1st Runner-up, Mural Painting Contest Malayan Colleges Laguna Cup 14.0 Malayan Colleges Laguna, Cabuyao, Laguna 6 December 2019

Gold, 100m Breaststroke Gold, 200m Breaststroke Silver, 50m Breaststroke Bronze, 200m Freestyle Silver, 4x100 Medley Relay Silver, 4x100 Freestyle Relay City Meet – Swimming University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 26-27 September 2019

Ashley Uriza, Julianna Moncada and Pauleen Carcellar 1st Place, Digital Poster-Making Contest 11th Sci-Math Interschool Challenge De La Salle University, Biñan, Laguna Campus 12 October 2019

Storytelling Nico Julian Espiritu, Sihu Lee, Lenore Llanza, Leonard Peter Papa and Dasha Quincy Ricalde 3rd Place, Category B: Filipino (Group) Batang Lampara, Batang Kuwentista Final Competition SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex 15 September 2019

Team MCN was all smiles after an impressive performance at the Lampara Children’s Story Competition FilipinoGroup category.

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Jan Isabel Ilagan, Amanda Abrahano, and Pauleen Anne Carcelar proudly show their winning art piece in the Mural Painting Contest at the Malayan Colleges Laguna Cup 14.0.

Swimming Enrico Lorenzo Burgos Gold, 100m Freestyle Gold, 100m Butterfly Gold, 200m Freestyle Gold, 200m Backstroke Gold, 200m Individual Medley District Meet – Swimming University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 10 August 2019 Gold, 100m Butterfly Gold, 200m Freestyle Gold, 200m Backstroke Gold, 200m Individual Medley Silver, 100m Freestyle Gold, 4x100 Medley Relay Gold, 4x50 Freestyle Relay City Meet – Swimming University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 26-27 September 2019

Ma. Aleeyah Hidalgo Silver, 50m Breaststroke Silver, 50m Freestyle Silver, 50m Butterfly Silver, 100m Breaststroke District Meet – Swimming University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 10 August 2019 Silver, 50m Breaststroke Silver, 50m Freestyle Silver, 50m Butterfly Silver, 100m Breaststroke Cluster Meet – Swimming University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Calamba, Laguna 6 September 2019 Bronze, 50m Breaststroke Bronze, 50m Freestyle Silver, 100m Breaststroke Silver, 4x50 Freestyle Relay Silver, 4x100 Freestyle Relay City Meet – Swimming University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 26-27 September 2019

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Zia Noele Ranjo (center) sweeps Gold and Silver medals in Swimming during the District and City-Meet Swimming competitions in Calamba, Laguna.

Florence Gabrielle Perilla Silver, 200m Breaststroke Silver, 400m Freestyle District Meet – Swimming University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 10 August 2019 Bronze, 50m Butterfly Gold, 4x50 Medley Relay Gold, 4x50 Freestyle Relay City Meet – Swimming University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 26-27 September 2019 Zia Noele Ranjo Gold, 200m Backstroke Silver, 100m Backstroke Silver, 100m Breaststroke Silver, 100m Freestyle Bronze , 200m Freestyle District Meet – Swimming University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 10 August 2019 Gold, 50m Breaststroke Silver, 200m Backstroke Bronze, 100m Backstroke Bronze, 100m Breaststroke Bronze, 100m Freestyle Gold, 4x50 Medley Relay Gold, 4x50 Freestyle Relay City Meet – Swimming

Gold, 50m Breaststroke Gold, 100m Breaststroke Silver, 100m Freestyle Cluster Meet – Swimming University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 6 September 2019 Silver, 50m Breaststroke Bronze, 100m Breaststroke Bronze, 100m Backstroke Silver, 4x50 Medley Relay Silver, 4x100 Freestyle Relay City Meet – Swimming University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 26-27 September 2019 Lara Gabrielle Sese Silver, 50m Backstroke Bronze, 50m Freestyle Bronze, 50m Breaststroke Bronze, 50m Butterfly District Meet – Swimming University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Calamba, Laguna 10 August 2019 Silver, 4x50 Medley Relay Silver, 4x50 Freestyle Relay City Meet – Swimming University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Calamba, Laguna 26-27 September 2019

Aurwin John Funtanilla and Lance Emmanuel Pe were declared champions in Table Tennis-Boys’ Doubles category at the District-Meet in Calamba, Laguna.

Table Tennis Jacob Catral 3rd Runner-up Boys’ Singles B Jose Paolo Tolentino 3rd Runner-up Boys’ Singles A John Aaron Bernardo and Tobey Roggiano Quizol 2nd Runner-up, Boys’ Doubles Elizhka Andreana Cortez 2nd Runner-up, Girls’ Singles B Karla Angeline Inion and Kamea Isabel Sengson Champion, Girls Doubles District Meet -Table Tennis University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Calamba, Laguna 9 August 2019 Carl Santino Santos Champion, Boys’ Singles B District Meet - Table Tennis University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Calamba, Laguna 9 August 2019 Silver, Elementary Boys Singles Cluster Meet - Table Tennis Canlubang Elementary School, Laguna 5 September 2019

MIRIAM COLLEGE Aurwin John Funtanilla and Lance Emmanuel Pe Champion, Boys’ Doubles District Meet - Table Tennis University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Calamba, Laguna 9 August 2019 Silver, Elementary Boys Doubles Cluster Meet - Table Tennis Canlubang Elementary School, Laguna 5 September 2019 Karla Angeline Inion and Kamea Isabel Sengson Silver, Secondary Girls Doubles Cluster Meet - Table Tennis Canlubang Elementary School, Laguna 5 September 2019

Track and Field Sebastian Borlasa Silver, 4x100m Relay Daniel Thomas Gurango Bronze, 400m Sprint Silver, 4x100 Relay Hidenobu Mogi Silver, 4x100m Relay District Meet - Track and Field University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 17 August 2019 Adrian Fernando Gamos Gold, 1500m Run Gold, 800m Run Silver, 400m Dash Silver, 4x100m Relay District Meet - Track and Field University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 17 August 2019 Bronze, 1500m Run Silver, 4x100m Relay Cluster Meet - Track and Field University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 5-6 September 2019 Mark Fitzgerald Medrana Silver, 200m Dash District Meet - Track and Field

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Angelica Joy Faulkerson Silver, 400m Dash Gold, 4x100m Relay District Meet - Track and Field University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 17 August 2019

MCN represent! Student athletes brought home Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals in different categories in the Track and Field District Meet in Calamba, Laguna.

Anna Mikaela Benitez Gold, 200m Dash Silver, 400m Dash District Meet - Track and Field Bianca Ramille Mauleon Gold, 400m Dash Silver, 200m Dash District Meet - Track and Field University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 17 August 2019 Bronze , 400m Dash Cluster Meet - Track and Field University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 5-6 September 2019 Riona Michaela Lopez Silver, 200m Dash Gold, 4x100m Relay District Meet - Track and Field University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 17 August 2019 Silver, 4x100m Relay Cluster Meet - Track and Field University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 5-6 September 2019 Railah Oli Dizon Gold, 200m Dash Gold, 4x100m Relay District Meet - Track and Field University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 17 August 2019 Silver, 4x100m Relay University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 5-6 September 2019

Silver, 4x100m Relay University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 5-6 September 2019 Soefia Gabrielle Liu Gold, 400m Dash Gold, 4x100m Relay District Meet - Track and Field University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 17 August 2019 Gold, 400m Dash Silver, 4x100m Relay University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba, Laguna 5-6 September 2019 Bronze, 400m Dash Gold, 4x400m Relay City Meet - Track and Field Laguna Sports Complex, Sta. Cruz, Laguna 26-27 September 2019

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Child Study Center (CSC)1

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Middle School (MS)2

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MC-Southeast Asian Institute for the Deaf (MC-SAID)3

1. CSC does not include enrollment in Day Care. 2. Grade School was divided into Lower School (Grades 1-5) and Middle School (Grades 6-8) starting SY 2013-2014. 3. MC-SAID was closed in SY 2019-2020. 4. All MAE students are subsidized by the institution and therefore are considered scholars. 5. MC NUVALI opened in SY 2014-2015. 6. HEU data include enrollment in both the undergraduate and graduate levels of all colleges. They represent the average enrollment for the first and second semesters.

2019-2020

Miriam Adult Education (MAE)4

8,771 8,110 7,459 7,141 6,585

279 457 574 713 793

514 433 421 492 554

1,239

1,540

1,936

2,558

3,227

MIRIAM COLLEGE

MC NUVALI (MCN)5

Higher Education Unit (HEU)6

SY 2015-2016 SY 2016-2017 SY 2017-2018 SY 2018-2019 SY 2019-2020

TOTAL IN 5 YEARS

MIRIAM COLLEGE

2019-2020

SCHOLARSHIP

4.03%

0.83%

0.00%

2.07% 2.17% 7.02%

57.23%

SCHOLARSHIP

2019-

2019-2020

26.65%

14.70%

or 968 of 6,585 students are scholars

2018-2019

13.11%

or 936 of 7,141 students are scholars

2017-2018

11.74%

or 876 of 7,459 students are scholars

2016-2017

12.54%

or 1,017 of 8,110 students are scholars

2015-2016

12.88%

or 1,130 of 8,771 students are scholars

Child Study Center (CSC) Lower School (LS) Middle School (MS)1 High School (HS)1 Higher Education Unit (HEU)2 Miriam Adult Education (MAE)3 MC-Southeast Asian Institute for the Deaf (MC-SAID)4 MC NUVALI (MCN)5

1. Grade School was restructured to Lower School (Grades 1-5) and Middle School (Grades 6-8) effective SY 2013-2014. 2. HEU data includes the undergraduate and graduate levels of all three colleges (CAS, CBEA, and CEd). 3. All MAE students are subsidized by the institution and are therefore considered scholars. 4. MC-SAID was closed in SY 2019-2020 5. MC NUVALI opened in SY 2014-2015. * The number and percentage of scholarships show a complete picture of all forms of scholarships and financial grants provided by the school. These include support for participation in different student/faculty/non-faculty development programs, discount for employees enrolled in the HEU Graduate Programs, discount for employees’ children enrolled in MC, etc.

100

MIRIAM COLLEGE

FACULTY

2019-2020

Child Study Center

Lower School

100%

High School

HEU

Middle School 3%

97%

FULL-TIME PART-TIME

NOTES:

20%

* For HEU, the data is the average of first and second semesters from each college and includes faculty in the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Miriam Adult Education 17%

26%

74%

80%

83%

Center for Applied Music

MC-NUVALI

13%

100%

87%

EMPLOYEE

310

205

TOTAL

101

President’s Council

Higher Education Unit

General Administration

MC NUVALI

Miriam Adult Education

Music Center

High School

Middle School (MS)

• MC-SAID stopped operations starting school year 2019-2020 • 3 MS/LS employees are included under the MS count

126

121

Lower School (LS)

NOTES:

Child Study Center (CSC)

1023

MIRIAM COLLEGE

2019-2020

GRADUATION 2019UNIT/COURSE

NO. OF GRADUATES

388 493 201

MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL MIRIAM ADULT EDUCATION Senior High School (Grade 12) Hotel and Restaurant Services Automotive Servicing NC II Barista NC II Bartending Bread and Pastry Production NC II Contact Center Services NC II Cookery NC II Dressmaking NC II Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing NC II Food and Beverage Services NC II MC-NUVALI Grade 6 Grade 12 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Undergraduate Programs Associate in DigitalTechnology Bachelor of Applied Arts major in Visual Design Bachelor of Arts in Communication Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (Development Studies track) Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (International Politics track) Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Bachelor of Science in Biology Bachelor of Science in Environmental Planning and Management major in Urban Planning & Green Architecture Bachelor of Science in Psychology Graduate Programs Master in Environmental Planning Master in Family Studies Master in International Studies Master of Arts in Environmental Management Master of Science in Environmental Studies Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Studies Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental and Management Studies Doctor of Philosophy in Family Studies

102

TOTAL

120 21 7 6 6 4 3 7 18 7 2 97 56 41 139 6 19 37 7 2 7 6 2 1 18 14 2 11 1 1 2 2 1

MIRIAM COLLEGE

UNIT/COURSE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ACCOUNTANCY Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Financial and Investment Management Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Marketing Management Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship major in Culinary Bachelor of Science in Leisure and Tourism Management Graduate Programs Master in Business Administration Master in Strategic Human Resource Management Master iof Arts in Human Resource Development COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Education Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Education minor in Special Education Graduate Programs Master in Education major in Child and Adolescent Development Master in Education major in Childhood Education Master in Education major in E-Learning Master in Education major in Special Education Master in Guidance and Counseling Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching Master of Education in Early Childhood Education Master of Arts in Education major in Instructional Management Master of Arts in Education major in Special Education Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling

2019-2020

NO. OF GRADUATES

TOTAL 114

8 7 4 13 16 1 25 37 2 1 67 13 10 1 6 4 6 4 16 2 1 3 1 1,499

TOTAL NUMBER OF GRADUATES

103

MIRIAM COLLEGE

2019-2020

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS 104

MIRIAM COLLEGE

2019-2020

BASIC EDUCATION UNIT CHILD STUDY CENTER CO-CURRICULAR President’s Challenge CSC Group – Bird Hotel Winner CSC Safe Heads – Star Glow Shield 1st Runner-up President’s Challenge Miriam College Henry Sy, Sr. Innovation Center October 2019 Team BFF (Birdland Friends Forever) was named CSC Grand Winner for their “Birdland” project proposal at the annual President’s Challenge.

LOWER SCHOOLSCHOOL LOWER

CO-CURRICULAR Math Chloe Gabrielle E. Rivera Recipient, Eye Level Math Olympiad Badge Grade 3 Level Eye Level Math Olympiad Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 10 November 2019 Ciara Kelzie T. Gudoy Recipient, Eye Level Math Olympiad Badge Grade 4 Level Eye Level Math Olympiad Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 10 November 2019 Metrobank-MTAP DEPED Math Challenge Grade 4 Level MTAP Dep Ed Challenge 2020 – Division Team Finals Quirino Elementary School, Quezon City 17 January 2020

Alexi Summer D.R. Apsay Qualified, Division Team Finals Metrobank-MTAP DEPED Math Challenge Grade 4 Level MTAP Dep Ed Challenge 2020 – Division Team Finals Quirino Elementary School, Quezon City 17 January 2020 Kristin Alexis Camit Grand Finale Champion, May Bank Cashville Kidz May Bank Foundation SMX Convention Center, Pasay City 26 November 2019 Jessica Claire R. Caputero and Annika Reine A. Remigio Recipient, Eye Level Math Olympiad Badge Grade 5 Level, Eye Level Math Olympiad Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila November 10, 2019 Malin Janna Vega Recipient, Eye Level Math Olympiad Badge Grade 5 Level, Eye Level Math Olympiad Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 10 November 2019

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Metrobank-MTAP DEPED Math Challenge Grade 5 Level MTAP Dep Ed Challenge 2020 – Division Team Finals Quirino Elementary School, Quezon City 17 January 2020

EXTRA-CURRICULAR Ballet Jessica Marielle Dalupan 4th Place, Contemporary Group Association of Ballet Academies Philippines Ballet Competition 2019 Meralco Theater September 2019

Football Alexi Marielle Cabrera, Nadia Sophia Dumlao, Megan Siri Geronimo, Gabrielli Gabriel, Athena Zara Mendoza, Tamica Lorraine Ora’a 1st Runner-up, Girls Born 2008

MIRIAM COLLEGE Jade Nkemakolam, Mia Giuliana Escalona, Riley Monique Rodriguez, Tonie Anne Quirante, Bea Angela Dee, Ravyn Christle Lopez, Giada Isabella Driz, Chloe Madeline Brillantes, and Haya Sophia Tejido 2nd Runner-up, Girls Born 2010 16th RIFA Girls 1st Phase Cumulative Festival International School Manila 5 October 2019

Gymnastics Rianna Dominique Mikhaila Cruz 2nd Runner-up Individual All Around Jumpstreet Gymnastics Arrows Badminton Alley, Lacson St., Bacolod City June 2019 2nd Runner-up Individual All Around 3rd TMC Gymnastics Friendship Meet Westfields International School, Angeles City, Pampanga December 2019 2nd Runner-up Individual All Around Club Gymnastica 2020 Philippine Cup Westfields International School, Angeles City, Pampanga March 2020

Rianna Dominique Mikhaila Cruz represented the Lower School in competitions held in Bacolod and Pampanga, bagging 2nd place for both events in the Individual Rounds.

2019-2020 Mathena Gianna Uy Gold Medals Floor Exercise, Balance Beam, Vault and Bars TMC Gymnastics Friendship Meet Westfield International High School Angeles City, Pampanga 15 December 2019

Swimming Samantha Gale M. Avila, Alyssa Mikaela Z. Capati, Paulina Krista Dela Cruz, Simone Kyle Arianne N. Cruz, and Emmanuelle Rachel Anne R. Esguerra 1st Place Elementary Level 12 & Under Division Athletics Association of Private Schools (AAPS) Quezon City Meet Marikina Sports Center, Marikina City 27 October 2019 Simone Kyle Arianne Cruz 2 Golds, 2 Silvers, 1 Bronze 2nd Marikina Poseidon Swimming Club (MPSC) Swimming Meet Class A Category 9-10 years old Marikina Sports Center, Marikina City 27 July 2019 Biathle 1st Place – Gold and Finisher Biathle Standard – 1.5 k run, 200 m swim, and 1.5 km run La Salle, Greenhills 8 September 2019 Gold, 50 Short Course Meter Butterfly Gold, 100 Short Course Meter Freestyle Silver, 100 Short Course Meter Individual Medley Silver, 500 Short Course Meter Backstroke ISM Fall Swim Meet Girls 9-10 Years Old ISM Manila 9 November 2019 Gold, 100 Short Course Meter Backstroke Silver, 200 Meter Long Course Individual Medley Bronze, 400 Long Course Meter Freestyle Gold, 4x100 Long Course Meter Individual Medley Relay

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Simone Kyle Arianne N. Cruz has consistently won Gold in several Swimming categories, including the Marikina District Meet and WNCAA Swimming Tournaments

Division Meet 2019 Elementary Level 12 & Under Division Marikina Sports Center, Marikina City 28 November 2019 Silver, 200m Long Course Individual Medley Bronze, 100 Long Course Meter Backstroke Bronze, 50 Long Course Meter Backstroke Bronze, 400 Meter x Medley Relay WNCAA Swimming Tournaments Midgets Division 1 March 2020 Emmanuelle Rachel Anne Esguerra Gold, 50M Freestyle Silver, 25M Freestyle Silver, 25M Butterfly 1st Susan Papa Cup of Philippine Swimming League Novice Division Diliman Preparatory School Quezon City 18 August 2019

MIRIAM COLLEGE

Taekwondo Xabi Aryana Tumang Bronze National Age Group Taekwondo Championships SM Mall of Asia 7 September 2019 Gold Athletics Association of Private Schools (AAPS) St. Bridget School, Quezon City 26 October 2019 Gold National Inter-school Taekwondo Championships Ayala Malls, Manila Bay 9 November 2019

MIDDLE SCHOOL

CO-CURRICULAR Convention Pristine Loraine Agravio Junior Ambassador 31st Asian Pacific Children’s Convention Fukuoka, Japan 14–24 July 2019

Pristine Loraine Agravio Grand Corybant Winner Junior Category (age 4-11) 2nd Place, Musical Theater Solo Category 1st Place Musical Theater Group Category 1st Place, Ballet Group Category 2nd Place, Jazz Group Category All Dance 2019 World Championship Orlando, Florida, USA 4 November – 1 December 2019

Football Middle School Football Team Champion 16th RIFA Girls 1st Phase Cumulative Festival International School Manila, Taguig City 5 October 2019 Champion CUTTS CUP – GIRLS U18 Division Faith Academy, Makati City 24-26 October 2019

2019-2020

Champion 16th RIFA GIRLS 2nd PHASE 9 a side Tournament -GIRLS Born 2005 Division International School Manila, Taguig City 10 February 2020 Champion WNCAA Futsal TournamentMidget Division British School Manila, Taguig City 1 March 2020 Champion 16th RIFA GIRLS 2nd PHASE HS Open Tournament-HS Open Division 1 St. Paul Pasig, Pasig City March 2020 Champion Quezon City Palaro-Futsal Tournament-HS Secondary Girls Ismael Mathay Sr. High School, Project 8, Quezon City November 2020

Champion Blueguards Cup-Girls U14 Division Ateneo De Manila University, Quezon City 16 November 2019

EXTRA-CURRICULAR Basketball Middle School Basketball Team Champion WNCAA 50th Season University of Makati, Makati City 17 November 2019 Champion Women’s Basketball League Xavier School, San Juan, Metro Manila December 2019

Dance MSYTX (Dance Varsity) Finalist World Hip Hop Championship Phoenix, Arizona, USA July 2019

Undefeated: The MC Middle School Basketball Team was named champions at the 50th WNCAA Basketball Tournament.

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MIRIAM COLLEGE

2019-2020

Gymnastics Haylee Garcia 3rd Place (Bronze), Balance Beam 3rd Place (Bronze), Uneven Bars 3rd Place (Bronze), Individual All Around Apparatus Winner 3rd Place (Bronze), Team Award

HIGH SCHOOL

CO-CURRICULAR

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

Robotics

Choir

Kathleen Chloe S. Garcia Gold Medal, Floor Exercise Gold Medal, Uneven Bars Gold Medal, Balance Beam Gold Medal, Vault

Caitlin Bernadette Villanueva, Nicole Clarisse Palo, and Domino Nicole Diaz 1st Place, Creative Category Robolympics 2019 SMX Convention Center, Pasay City 12 October 2019

Batang Pinoy 2019 Championship – Gymnastics Women’s Artistic Gymnastics City Coliseum, Puerto Princesa, Palawan 30 August 2019

Glee club 2nd Prize Youth of Equal Voices category Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila 20 July 2019

WorLd Scholar’s Cup

Sabine Noelle Odulio Gold Medal, Beam Event Silver Medal, Vault Event Bronze Medal, Bars Event Gymnastics Friendship Meet Club Gymnastica, Pasig 28 September 2019

Softball Lorraine Guinto 2nd Runner-up Pony West Zone Softball World Series Hemet, California 21-28 July 2019

Sarah Tatiana Alampay, Alyssa Francesca Alarilla, Samantha Centeno, Alyanna Therese De Leon, Benita Teresin Flores, Regina Maria Jaramillo, Illyssa Juliana Kong, Maria Charmane Rose Naciongayo, Julia Angelene Perez, Stephanie Nicole Salonga, Gabrielle Vernice Filan Tango, Mary Jennycis Tinio, and Astrud Ezequiel Ulili 117 Medals and Merit Awards 23 Gold Medals 36 Silver Medals 58 Merit Awards 2019 World Scholar’s Cup Tournament of Champions Yale University, Connecticut, USA 6-13 November 2019

Dance Sayawatha Dance Troupe 2nd Place Dance Supremacy Queens Tanghalang Pasigueno, Pasig City 28 September 2019 2nd Runner-up Dance Supremacy Queen Finals AFP Theater 20 October 2019 Champion Dance Surge 4 SDA Theatre, De La Salle College of St. Benilde 22 February 2020

Swimming Elicely Diaz 3rd Place, Relay WNCAA 50th Season – Swimming San Beda College Alabang, Muntinlupa City 1 March 2020

Taekwondo Middle School Taekwondo Team Over-all 1st Runner-up WNCAA 50th Season De La Salle Santiago Zobel, Muntinlupa City 1 March 2020

The High School participants to the World Scholar’s Cup brought home a total of 59 medals and 58 merit awards after competing in the Tournament of Champions held at Yale University in the US.

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MIRIAM COLLEGE

2019-2020

Football Team Champion Kassandra Marie Zalamea Mythical 5 WNCAA Season 50 – Football St. Paul College, Pasig 8 December 2019

Futsal

The Sayawatha Dance Troupe made it all the way to the finals of the Dance Supremacy Queens, placing second after a fierce dance battle with their counterparts from other schools.

FOOTBALL Football Team 1st Runner-up 16th RIFA Girls 1st Phase Tournament British School Manila 22 September 2019 Champion 16th RIFA Girls 1st Phase Tournament Xavier School, Greenhills San Juan 12 October 2019 Champion CUTTS Cup-Girls Under 18 Division Faith Academy, Antipolo 24-26 October 2019

Futsal Team Champion Quezon City Palaro Marikina Football Field 28 November 2019

Football Team Champion

Frisbee

Jazinda Alanah Borra Most Valuable Player Alaska Cup - Girls U16 Division – Champion Alabang Country Club 23-24 November 2019

Ultimate Frisbee Team 2nd Runner-up National Ultimate Collegiate Championship, HS Girls Division CDC Parade Grounds, Clark, Angeles City, Pampanga 8-9 June 2019

Football Team Champion DepEd Quezon City Meet Division Ismael Mathay High School, Quezon City 28 November 2019

Alexa Amber Rei Catral and Almira Leah Pagdilao Champion, Women’s Division Gender Bender Leg 1-Frisbee Alabang Country Club 18-19 January 2020

Chelssy Grace Casal Best Goal Keeper Jazinda Alanah H. Borra, Jeri Louise M. Facturanan, and Kristine Andrea R. Napoles Cutts-Cup All-Tournament Players Award CUTTS Cup-Girls Under 18 Division Faith Academy, Antipolo 24-26 October 2019 Football Team Champion Blueguards Cup - Girls U14 Division Ateneo College Field 16 November 2019 We are the champions! The MC High School Football Team was declared champions in several local competitions this year, including the DepEd Quezon City Meet and the WNCAA 50th Season.

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MIRIAM COLLEGE

2019-2020

Ultimate Frisbee Team 2nd Runner-up Women’s Under 19 Division, Gender Bender Leg 2 Alabang Country Club 15-16 February 2020 Alexa Amber Rei Catral Mythical 7 Women’s Under 19 Division, Gender Bender Leg 2 Alabang Country Club 15-16 February 2020

Rugby Tackle Rugby Team 1st Runner-up Santos Knight Frank Juniors Touch and Tackle Festival Southern Plains, Laguna 20 July 2019

Softball Ashlee Sofia Tuprio Carla Barroga Calista Sofia Adriatico Sophia Mariel M. Belleza Rizelle Abby San Lorenzo Alexis Claire Gesulga 3rd Place 14 Pony West Zone World Series Hemet, California USA 21-28 July 2019 Calista Sofia Adriatico Alexis Claire Gesulga Amanda Sophia Magsaysay Rizelle Abby San Lorenzo Alia Danielle Tuprio Ashlee Sofia Tuprio Champion DepEd Quezon City Division Meet – Softball Sto. Niño Field, Marikina City 9 December 2019 Softball Team Champion 50th WNCAA Softball Tournament Assumption Antipolo 1 March 2020

The MC High School Taekwondo Team did their school proud after bagging 4-peat Overall Champion in Poomsae and 10-peat Overall Champion in Sparring at the 50th WNCAA Softball Tournament.

Swimming

Roseanne Josephine Se Most Valuable Player, Sparring

Diane Castro Bronze Medal Anne Kathryn Yambao 2 Bronze Medals Graciella Antoinette Santillan Bronze Medal Ysabeli Madeline Hilario Silver & Bronze Medals Natasha Gabrielle Guzman Bronze Medal Camilla Dominique Hilario Silver & Bronze Medal

50th WNCAA Softball Tournament De La Salle Zobel, San Juan 1 March 2020

MIRIAM ADULT EDUCATION

CO-CURRICULAR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ISM Fall Meet International School Manila, BGC, Taguig City 9 November 2019

Andrei James Tuangco Third Place National IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities Department of Information and Technology (DICT), Valenzuela City 7 July 2019

Taekwondo

GAME DEVELOPMENT

Taekwondo Team 4-Peat Overall Champion, Poomsae 10-Peat Overall Champion, Sparring

Erica Paulino, Rosalinda Oberes, and Christopher Gonzales Shortlisted Team The Mathologist’s Mind South East Asia (SEA) Creative Camp 2018: Educational Game Development Online SEAMEO Indonesia 2 February – 11 April 2018

Maria Masmek Shahmal Cabading Most Valuable Player, Poomsae

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2019-2020

Paralympics

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

Reyniel Estipona First Place Paralympics 2019 (Volleyball Boys Competition) Don A. Roces St. Science-Technology High School 19 November 2019

Taekwondo Daniel Delos Santos Bronze Medal National Inter-school Taekwondo Championship Ayala Malls, Manila Bay 9-10 November 2019 Gold Medal St. Patrick School of Quezon City 2020 QC Developmental Taekwondo Championship 2 February 2020

MAE’s very own Daniel Delos Santos won Gold and Bronze in the 2020 QC Developmental Taekwondo Championship and National Inter-school Taekwondo Championship.

HIGHER EDUCATION UNIT HIGHER EDUCATION UNIT

CO-CURRICULAR

Accountancy Christine Elardo Finalist Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Eastern Metro Manila Chapter (PICPA-EMMC) Search for the EMMC Tax Whiz Year 11 Little Theater, Miriam College 14 August 2019

Maria Daniela Sanuco Top 50 Accountancy Student and Delegate ASSET 2019 (UP Diliman) Tagaytay Country Hotel 7-11 November 2019

Advertising Alexis Quijano, Evangeline Metzger, Joelle Jimenez, Lourda Lumain, Michelle Gador, Pamela Robles, and Xenia Marable 2nd Runner-up Brand Communications Student Competition Philippine Association of National Advertisers Foundation (PANAF) Assumption College, Makati 8 November 2019

Convention

Christine Elardo was one of the Top 10 Finalists at the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Eastern Metro Manila Chapter’s (PICPA-EMMC) Search for the EMMC Tax Whiz.

Marie Angela Banez and Jenny Kristine Ferrer 2nd Place Best in Undergraduate Thesis Psychological Association of the Philippines Junior Affiliates (PAPJA) 2020 Convention SMX Convention Center, Pasay City 20 January 2020

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Marie Angela Banez and Jenny Kristine Ferrer placed 2nd in the “Best in Undergraduate Thesis” at the Psychological Association of the Philippines Junior Affiliates (PAPJA) 2020 Convention.

Environment Week Fleur Hernandez, Jiann Arevalo, Shania Sta. Maria, and Ally Retamar Over-all Champion Environment Week: ENVIshion: A Fashion and Creativity Show Like No Other Henry Sy, Sr. Innovation Center, Miriam College 11 October 2019

MIRIAM COLLEGE

2019-2020 Therese Zabala, Paula Sanchez, Gianna Marie Soriano, Mica Marchadesh Dizon, and Esther Louise Garchitorena Participants Workshop on the Leadership Principles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. American Center Manila, US Embassy in the Philippines 21 February 2020 Clarisse Solis Participant Asian Summer Program 2019 Petra Christian University Indonesia 1-7 July 2019 Participant UMAP Discovery Camp of Jen Catholic University Taipei, Taiwan 4-17 August 2019

Andrea Isabel T. Ereno and Franz Ansherina G. Maniti (standing, 1st and 2nd from right) bring home the Grand Prize in the Dessert Category of the Oro Plata Masa Nationwide Culinary Competition.

Culinary Competition Andrea Isabel T. Ereno and Franz Ansherina G. Maniti Grand Prize, Dessert Category Ma. Althea Nicole Supleo and Jamaica Marie S. Marcelo 2nd Runner-up Prize, Savory Category Oro Plata Masa Nationwide Culinary Competition SM MOA, Manila Philippines 17 October 2019

Leadership Mitzi Angeles Nobel Leader Award 5th Ignacio Gimenez Leadership Conference Hotel Dreamworld North EDSA, Quezon City 18-25 October 2019

Kana Matsuzoe and Jessie Fabillon Participants 3rd International Conference – Training for International Students Student Leaders and Advisers Crown Legacy Hotel, Baguio City 17-19 October 2019 Paula Dawn Sanchez Participant Ayala Young Leaders Congress Ayala Foundation Inc., Makati City 20-21 November 2019 Eunice Baylon, Therese Zabala, Nicole Pagatpat, and Emilia Gomez II Participants AUDRN Youth Scholars Meet Up Igniting Creativity in Local Knowledge in the context of the 4th Industrial Revolution Visayas State University Baybay, Leyte 14-16 November 2019

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Emma Soriano and Paula Dawn Sanchez Participant 10th University Scholars Leadership Symposium Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1-7 August 2019 Vittoria Del Rosario Participant University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific-Collaborative Online International Learning (UMAP-COIL) Joint Honors Program Peace Boat Cruise in the AsiaPacific region 27 July to 4 August and 4-23 August 2019 Lara Therese Veloso, Marjorie Andrea Monique Umali, and Therese Angelou Yu Participants Mutual Understanding Program with Hanshin University Seoul, South Korea 28 October – 4 November 2019

MIRIAM COLLEGE

2019-2020

Marketing Eunice Baylon Chief Marketing Officer of the Year JA Philippines Mini-Company 2019-2020 Manila, Philippines SY 2019-2020

President’s Challenge Isias Cruz, Jessica Quejano, Maria Cristina Collado, Merlan Macahilo, and Ros Emmanuel Ibbarientos Grand Winner Student Category Award, Department of Associate Digital Technologies President’s Challenge MC-HSSIC 3 September 2019

Public Speaking Chantelle Palloran 3rd Place Philippine Event: Search for the Philippine Representative to the English-Speaking Union Public Speaking Competition 2020 Far Eastern University, Manila 29 February 2020

Gianna Marie S. Soriano’s winning Taekwondo moves made her the Overall Champion at the 50th WNCAA Taekwondo Tournament and the 1st runner-up at the 18th Women's Colleges Sports Association (WCSA).

Symposium

Taekwondo

Therese Zabala 2nd Place 2nd Ikeda Symposium On-theSpot-Poetry-writing Contest University of the East 29 February 2020

Gianna Marie S. Soriano 1st Runner-up 18th Women’s Colleges Sports Association (WCSA) Assumption College 2 February 2020

EXTRA CURRICULAR

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

Cheerdance Tessa Corinne Medenilla Champion 18th Women’s Colleges Sports Association (WCSA) Assumption College 1 February 2020

Swimming Nicole Waisley Abecendario Bronze Medal 18th Women’s Colleges Sports Association (WCSA) Assumption College 2 February 2020 Chantelle Palloran, from the College of Arts and Sciences, placed 3rd at the highlycompetitive Search for the Philippine Representative to the English-Speaking Union Public Speaking Competition 2020.

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Overall Champion 50th Women’s National Collegiate Athletic Association (WNCAA) De La Salle Santiago Zobel, Alabang 1 March 2020

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2019-2020

EMPLOYEE ACHIEVEMENTS 114

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2019-2020

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Miriam College Middle School Anna Maria Elena E. Amahan Performer, Six-week ProfessionalLevel Musical Theater Program Featuring “Katy” the Musical Production Trumpet’s Playshop RCBC Auditorium 10 April – 2 June 2019 Recipient, Certificate of Conquest Mount Pulag, Ambangeg-Trail Mount Pulag National Park 30 November - 1 December 2019

Maria Pia Corazon F. Luque received the First Prize for her essay on National Artist Carlos V. Francisco’s painting Camote Diggers from Leon Gallery.

Maria Pia Corazon F. Luque First Prize Winner Art Critique Essay Writing Contest on National Artist Carlos V. Francisco’s painting Camote Diggers Leon Gallery Legazpi Village, Makati City 19 June 2019

Dr. Maria Lourdes Q. Baybay James J. Meany PAASCU Awardee 2020 PAASCU Manila Marriott Hotel 2 Resorts Drive, Pasay City 23 November 2019

Miriam HIGH CollegeSCHOOL High School

Anna Maria Elena E. Amahan has completed Trumpet’s rigorous 6-week Professional-Level Musical Theater Program for the Filipino musical hit ‘Katy’.

Jhames F. Labrador, Ph.D. Successfully defended dissertation for his Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology degree Title: “Service-Learning, Active Citizenship, and Servant Leadership Among Women Graduates of a Sectarian College In The Philippines” Behavioral Sciences Department De La Salle University, Manila 24 April 2019

Mon Ritche Y. Bacero Lyle F. Espinosa Marion Jude M. Gorospe Certified, Apple Teachers 5 October 2019 Lyle F. Espinosa Screening Committee Member, Embassy of Japan in the Philippines 2020 Teacher’s Training Category Japanese Government Scholarship Program 11 and 27-28 February 2020

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES College of Arts and Sciences Nassef Manabilang Adiong Elected, Governing Board Officer World International Studies Committee (WISC) Zurich, Switzerland 2019

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The Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU) confers the 2020 James J. Meany S.J. Service Award to Dr. Maria Lourdes Q. Baybay. The award is granted to school accreditors for their commitment to quality education.

MIRIAM COLLEGE

2019-2020

Frances Antoinette C. Cruz Board Member Inter-cultural Studies Society Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 2019 Elected South and Southeast Asia and the Pacific Representative At-Large Global South Caucus of International Studies (GSCIS) Connecticut, USA 2019 Dr. Grace B. Evangelista Recipient Certificate as Focusing Trainer with Specialization on Focusing– Oriented Expressive (Online) The International Focusing Institute, New York, USA 29 November 2019

Pacita Dechavez Fortin Silver Winner Telly Awards for the video Remember Me in collaboration with AKAP Pamilya and TAPI Production The Telly Awards (Online) September 2019

HEU-LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER Office of Student Affairs Geraldine D. Hernandez Top 3 2020 Librarians Licensure Examination Professional Regulation Commission Professional Regulatory Board for Librarians University of Sto. Tomas, España, Manila 13 October 2019

Lynda C. Garcia Elected President Philippine Chapter of International Association of Women in Radio and Television Quezon City 2019 Melanie C. Reyes Finished her Doctorate degree in Social Development University of the Philippines – Colleges of Social Work and Community Development University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City March 2020 Luz Maria Martinez Silver Winner Telly Awards for the video Remember Me in collaboration with AKAP Pamilya and TAPI Production The Telly Awards (Online) September 2019

Geraldine Hernandez, who recently joined MC as one of the librarians of the HEU-LMC, placed 3rd in the 2020 Librarians Licensure Exam.

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2019-2020

CHAIRS, GRANTS, & SPECIAL FUNDS 117

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2019-2020

FUNDS

BENEFICIARIES The Felicisima Dimalanta - Bermudez Professorial Chair for Faculty in Environmental Studies The Educational Innovation and Development Grant

Professorial Chairs

Administrative Chairs

Endowed Scholarships

DONORS Teresita Bermudez-Choa Patricia B. Licuanan, Ph.D.

The Fr. Joseph Galdon Professorial Chair for Faculty Development

Maryknoll College Class 1968

The Olga Grageda Memorial Fund for Faculty Development

The Miriam College and External Community

The Sister Miriam Thomas Professorial Chair in Values Education

The Miriam College Community

The Mother Mary Joseph Administrative Chair

Maryknoll / Miriam College Alumni Association

The Mr. and Mrs. Gonzalo T. Abaya Scholarship in Social Work The Teresita Bermudez-Choa Scholarship in Environmental Planning and Management The Mary Lou Corominas - Hilado Scholarship Fund for Miriam Adult Education Students The Drs. Fortunato and Josefina Jayme Fund for Service Learning Research The Ditas R. Lichauco Chair for Scholarships in Communication Arts and Environmental Planning and Management The Marcial and Jessie Lichauco Scholarship Fund for High School Students The Maryknoll College Class 1965 Scholarship Fund

Carmen Abaya-Carlos Choa Brothers Mariposa Foundation, Inc. through Patricia C. Hilado Drs. Stuart and Josefina Jayme-Card Family of Ditas R. Lichauco

Cornelia Lichauco - Fung Maryknoll College Class 1965

The Maryknoll College Class 1968 Scholarship Fund

Maryknoll College Class 1968

The Maryknoll College High School Class 1968 Scholarship Fund

Maryknoll College High School Class 1968

The Maryknoll College High School Class 1977 Scholarship Fund

Maryknoll College High School Class 1977

The Maryknoll College High School Class 1979 Scholarship Fund

Maryknoll College High School Class 1979

The Maryknoll College High School Class 1980 Scholarship Fund

Maryknoll College High School Class 1980

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FUNDS

Endowed Scholarships

BENEFICIARIES

Maryknoll College High School Class 1981

The Maryknoll College High School Class 1984 Scholarship Fund

Maryknoll College High School Class 1984

The Miriam College High School Class 2006 Magnificat Scholarship Fund

Miriam College High School Class 2006 Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Foundation through Patricia Anika V. Dauden

Bank of the Philippine Island (BPI) Foundation Scholarship Fund

Max's Makati, Inc. Scholarship Fund TubbyRose Fernandez Scholarship Fund

Institutional Scholarship Funds

DONORS

The Maryknoll College High School Class 1981 Scholarship Fund

Francisco and Maria Reyes Scholarship Fund

Special Funds

2019-2020

The Fr. Miguel Varela, S.J. Development Fund

Susan E. Reyes Max's Makati, Inc. through Erlinda Trota Fuentebella Friends of TubbyRose Scholarship Fund through Anita Figueras-Stricoff and David Stricoff Mariposa Foundation, Inc. and PHINMA Group

Miriam College High School

Miriam College High School 1996 through Patty Camacho

Miriam Adult Education

Miriam College High School 1967 through Jinggay Villano Maryknoll College Batch 1974 through Carmencita Genato-Henson Miriam College High School 1974 through Carmen Sibug Araneta Dr. Rosario O. Lapus

Miriam College Nuvali Priscilla M. Florentino

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Guadalupe Fajardo through Jenara Ong Menzi Program for Research and Training through Dottie Endraca HEU Family Council Scholarship though Molly Adriano Luciano Regodon Jr. Scholarship through Lucy Breen

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FUNDS

BENEFICIARIES Higher Education Unit (HEU) Miriam College

Institutional Scholarship Funds

College of Education

DONORS Miriam College 1978 though Terry Sugay Miriam College High School 1969 through Manette Yap Center for Evaluation and Measurement through Fr. Roderick C. Salazar, Jr., SVD Edith I. Alcantara

General Endowment Fund Josefina N. Tan Miriam College High School

Scholar Support Fund

Higher Education Unit

MCHS parents of Football Varsity Team Asian Development Bank-Staff Community Fund through Gemmaline Gonzales KEB Hana Bank Scholarship through Hana Nanum Foundation

Miriam College Nuvali

Priscilla M. Florentino

Miriam College Middle School

Diwa Asia Publishing Group Inc. through Florabel Colupano Dr. Clarissa Carmelita Ligon

Faculty and Staff Development Fund

Center for Strategic Research

Dr. Maria Lourdes Quisumbing-Baybay Dr. Carlo Garcia Leah Czarina Guevarra

Miriam College Middle School

Miriam College High School Batch 1983 through Elaine Gavino-Urbano

Miriam College Nuvali

PTA Cluster 2 SY 2018-2019

Special Projects Maryknoll/Miriam College Family of Authors (MMCFA)

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Rita Ledesma Various Alumni Writers of the MMCFA

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Physical Plant Projects

BENEFICIARIES

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DONORS

Miriam Adult Education

Maryknoll College Batch 1974 through Carmencita Genato-Henson

Miriam College Middle School

HS 1983 through Elaine Urbano

Basic Education Unit

Miriam College High School 1994 through Rebie Ramoso Miriam College High School 1974 through Carmen Sibug Araneta Royal Norwegian Embassy International Action Network on Small Arms

Center for Peace Education

Samuel Rubin Foundation Pax Christi Miriam College

Program Partners and Outreach Grants

Environmental Studies Institute

Global Network of Women Peacebuilders Forest Foundation Philippines through Atty. Jose Andres Canivel United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia through Wong Wai Ching Angela, Ph.D. JRS Business Corporation through Mr. Antonio Claparols Carlo Garcia, Ph.D. Maryknoll/Miriam College Alumni Association through Gail Frances Galang, Ph.D. Oxfam Regional - Asia Pacific through Lilian Mercado

Women and Gender Institute

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UN Women through Charisse Jordan Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom through Minnie Salao Oxfam Pilipinas though Maria Rosario Felizco

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BENEFICIARIES

DONORS

Office of the President

Embassy of India through Manisha Swami (First Secretary)

Miriam College High School

Republic Biscuit Corporation

Higher Education Unit

HEU Family Council though Molly Adriano

Gallery of Women’s Art

Celeste Lecaroz (MCHS 1989) MC Community MCARE Leopard Security and Investigation Agency NSTP Section 9 NSTP Class through Joan Bermal MC Child Study Center Students

Service & Donations-in-kind

Lower School Students Miriam Identity, Spirituality and Mission Office (MISMO)

Miriam Adult Education Students Higher Education Unit Students Acts of Charity Towards Others in Need (ACTION) through Dr. Margarita Acosta Miriam College Credit Cooperative Sophomore Council through Kristine Flojo Katrina C. Dela Cruz, Cristin Galicano, and Carissa Veloso (MC Alumna) Seventeen Carats through Ana Beatriz Adviento Ateneo de Zamboanga through Bro. Bok Arandia

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BENEFICIARIES Center for Strategic Research

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DONORS Dr. Ma. Carmen V. Peñalosa MCHS Students (Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12)

Miriam College High School (MCHS) Fair

MCHS Parents Friends of MCHS Parents MCHS Partner Companies

Special Events

Miriam Adult Education

College of Arts and Sciences

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Miriam College High School 1998 and College 2002 through MMCAA Jayme Uy and Taz Alonto (Miriam College Batch 2005) Golda Minoza (Miriam College Batch 2006) Jelen Paclarin and Melanie Reyes (Miriam College Batch 1997) Mirma Tica (Miriam College Batch 2009)

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Acosta, M., Chua, M., Sardea, G., & Ulili, R. (2019). PBL stories: COOL-TURA. In T. M. Sison, M. R. Yuzon, C. N. Aligada-Halal, K. N. Santos, A. R. Tang, M. A. Manaligod, C. Buensuceso, T. Pelias, M. A. Acosta, M. A. Chua, R. Ulili, & G. Sardea (Eds.), Project-based learning: A sourcebook for higher education faculty and students (pp. 66-71). Rex Book Store, Inc. Adviento, M. D. (2019a). If these mountains could talk: Untold stories of women in the environmental movement. BUKAD: Miriam College Institutional Literary Portfolio, 5, 115-121. Adviento, M. D. (2019b). Today is a good day. BUKAD: Miriam College Institutional Literary Portfolio, 5, 17. Aligada-Halal, C. N. (2019, October). Inclusion matters: A training and mentoring program on job coaching for PWDs [PechaKucha presentation]. National Conference on Research in Teaching Education 2019: Educational Reforms, Reflecting on the Past, Exploring Dynamic Solutions, and Forging New Horizons, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. Aligada-Halal, C. N., Mariano-Ligon, C. C., Salcedo-Padilla, C. R., & Atos-Yuzon, M. R. (2019a). Fundamentals of Management: Functions, practices and cases. Unlimited Books Library Services and Publishing, Inc. Aligada-Halal, C. N., Mariano-Ligon, C. C., Salcedo-Padilla, C. R., & Atos-Yuzon, M. R. (2019b). Principles of Marketing for senior high school. Anvil Education. Aligada-Halal, C. N., Mariano-Ligon, C. C., Salcedo-Padilla, C. R., & Atos-Yuzon, M. R. (2020). Foundations of inclusive and special education. Rex Printing Company, Inc. Alminar-Mutya, R. (2019). Fundamentals of management: Functions, practices and cases. Unlimited Books Library Services and Publishing, Inc. Anastacio, M., & Ramos, N. (2020). Children’s money experiences and financial behaviors: Towards a workable financial literacy program in the early grades. Academia Journal of Educational Research 8(3). https://doi.org/1015413/ajer.2017.0918 Arana, R. I., Cidro, M. O., & Manongsong, P. C. (2019). Integrated English for Effective Communication: Philippine Literature 7. Phoenix Publishing House. Arreola, N. C. S. (2019, October). Human-animal bond and family wellness [Conference presentation]. 5th International Conference on Children and the Family, Bali, Indonesia. Arreola, N. C. S. (2020a). Human-animal bond towards family wellness: A descriptive phenomenological study [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Miriam College, Quezon City. Arreola, N. C. S. (2020b). Understanding family stress and proactive responses during COVID-19 pandemic. The Antoninus Journal, 6. Arroyo, G. M. G., Chavez, M. B. B., Elipane, L. E., Llanto, J. P. A., Rivera, J. J. E., and Sapitan, R. A. T. (2019, December). Discovering perfect square trinomial using number wall: A lesson study [Paper presentation]. 2019 Conference of Joint Societies for Mathematics Education – KSESM, KSME: Contemporary Perspective on Learning and Teaching in Mathematics Education, Ajou University, South Korea. Arroyo, G. M. G., Crisostomo, M. R. R., Elipane, L. E., Lapitan, V. W. B., Llanto, J. P. A., Maristela, J. D., and Sapitan, R. A. T. (2019, December). Exploring exterior angle theorem: A lesson study [Paper presentation]. 2019 Conference of Joint Societies for Mathematics Education – KSESM, KSME: Contemporary Perspective on Learning and Teaching in Mathematics Education, Ajou University, South Korea.

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Baclor, J. F. S. (2019a). Buhay. BUKAD: Miriam College Institutional Literary Portfolio, 5, 13-14. Baclor, J. F. S. (2019b). Para sa bayan. BUKAD: Miriam College Institutional Literary Portfolio, 5, 103110. Balane, J., & Rebueno, R. (2020). Social media activism and its glitches. In T. C. De Vela & L. Viado (Eds.), Quilted sightings: Spark talk, ignite change! (pp. 70-79). Miriam College—Women and Gender Institute (WAGI). Banlaoi, R. C. (2019a). Al-Harakatul Al Islamiyyah: Essays on the Abu Sayyaf Group, terrorism in the Philippines from Al-Qaeda to ISIS (4th ed.). Philippine Institute for Peace, Violence and Terrorism Research. Banlaoi, R. C. (2019b). Comparing state responses in addressing violent extremism, terrorism, and Muslim separatism in the Philippines and China: Towards counterterrorism cooperation. Chinese Studies Journal, 12, 96-111. Banlaoi, R. C. (2019c). Marawi Siege and its aftermath: Opportunities and challenges in PhilippinesChina counterterrorism cooperation. Chinese Studies Journal, 12, 112-121. Banlaoi, R. C. (Ed.). (2019d). Philippine-China relations: Geopolitics, economics, and counterterrorism. Chinese Studies Journal, 12. Banlaoi, R. C. (2020a). Benefits and costs and the Philippines’ paradigm shift to China. In M. P. De Jesus (Ed.), Dealing with China in the globalized world: Some concerns and considerations (pp. 99-122). Konrad Adenauer Foundation. Banlaoi, R. C. (Ed.). (2020b). Marawi siege and its aftermath: The continuing terrorist threat. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. Banlaoi, R. C. (2020c). Tackling Abu Sayyaf: Need to rethink strategy (RSIS Commentaries, No. 086). RSIS Commentaries. Nanyang Technological University. Beroña, I. D. (2019). Lola. BUKAD: Miriam College Institutional Literary Portfolio, 5, 111-113. Bigtacion, A., Lascano, M., & Quioge, M. (2019). Lawas: Kaakuhan, kapwa at komunidad, pagsulong sa pagkatuto mula sa reproduktibo hanggang sa produktibong mga kabataan ng Tondo, Maynila [Unpublished research]. University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City. Bondad, A. A. (2019a). Kung susulat ako ng tula para sa’yo. BUKAD: Miriam College Institutional Literary Portfolio, 5, 21-22. Bondad, A. A. (2019b). Laway. BUKAD: Miriam College Institutional Literary Portfolio, 5, 23-24. Bondad, A. A. (2019c). Makapangyarihan. BUKAD: Miriam College Institutional Literary Portfolio, 5, 19-20. Bondad, A. A. (2019d). Paglalayag sa puso ng isang ama. BUKAD: Miriam College Institutional Literary Portfolio, 5, 25-26. Castro, L., & Galace, J. (2019). Peace education: A pathway to a culture of peace (3rd ed.). Center for Peace Education, Miriam College. Cayubit, R. F., Bactung, Z. P., Gualberto, L. A., Itom, V. S., Morales, S. C., Penoliar, L. D., & Sy, F. S. (2019). A comparative analysis of the goal orientation and test anxiety of high school students with and without private tutors. Jurnal Psikologi Malaysia, 33(2), 13-24. http://spaj.ukm.my/ ppppm/jpm/article/view/488

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Cruz, F. (2019a). Are new sounds learned in an FL context? Journal of Modern Languages, 29(1), 6798. https://doi.org/10.22452/jml.vol29no1.4 Cruz, F. (2019b). Pedagogy and goal-setting in foreign language policy: Potentials for a decolonial framework [Discussion paper]. Center for Integrative and Development Studies, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. Cruz, F. (2019c). What can L2 phonemes tell us about the L3? The role of 12 phonology in L3 speech. Philippine Journal of Linguistics, 50, 33-65. De Dios, A. J. (2019). Realizing human rights. In T. C. De Vela (Ed.), Peace, Human Rights, and Development in a State of Lawlessness (pp. 14-15). Miriam College—Department of International Studies. De Dios, A. J. (2020). The rallying call. In T. C. De Vela & L. Viado (Eds.), Quilted sightings: Spark talk, ignite change! (pp. 5-6). Miriam College—Women and Gender Institute (WAGI). De Dios, A. J., De Vela, T. C., Fortin, P. C., & Viado, L. (2019a, August 6-9). Safe and fair capacitybuilding series on quality services for women migrant workers [Symposium contribution]. UN Women and the Women and Gender Institute (WAGI), Quezon City, Philippines. De Dios, A. J., De Vela, T. C., Fortin, P. C., & Viado, L. (2019b, October 3-4). Safe and fair capacitybuilding series on quality services for women migrant workers [Symposium contribution]. UN Women and the Women and Gender Institute (WAGI), Davao City, Philippines. De Dios, A. J., & Reyes, M. (2019). Gender assessment of the current Marawi situation. Miriam College - Women and Gender Institute; Spanish Agency for International Cooperation and Development. De Vela, T. C. (2019a). Queer identity and gender-related rights in post-colonial Philippines. Australian Journal of Asian Law, 20(1), 1-11. De Vela, T. C. (2019b, September 27). Asian Women Education (AWE) for transformative leadership [Symposium contribution]. Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. De Vela, T. C. (2019c, October 18-19). Regional workshop on converging for human rights and peace education: Maximizing prospects in ASEAN/Southeast Asia [Symposium contribution]. Southeast Asian Human Rights Network (SEAHRN) and Strengthening Human Rights and Peace Research/Education in ASEAN/Southeast Asia Programme (SHAPE-SEA), Jakarta, Indonesia. De Vela, T. C. (2019d, November 18-19). Understanding intersections, shaping interventions - gender, sexuality, and student/youth well-being - Women’s and Gender Studies Association of the Philippines 11th National Conference [Conference session]. Women’s and Gender Studies Association of the Philippines, Miriam College - Loyola Campus, Quezon City, Philippines. De Vela, T. C., & Viado, L. (Eds.). (2020a). Quilted sightings: Spark talk, ignite change! Miriam College—Women and Gender Institute (WAGI). De Vela, T. C., & Viado, L. (2020b). Why a feminist interchange? In T. C. De Vela & L. Viado (Eds.), Quilted sightings: Spark talk, ignite change! (pp. 7-11). Miriam College—Women and Gender Institute (WAGI). Delfin, A. C. (2019, June 24-26). The effect of game-based learning on Science 10 scores [Conference session]. 2019 NCGS Dream, Dare, Do: Girls as Makers, Inventors, Engineers, & Entrepreneurs, Pasadena, California, USA.

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Del Rosario, L. Q. (2019a). Accidental diplomat. In D. D. Albert (Ed.), Women in diplomacy: The remarkable ambassadors in the Philippine foreign service (Vol. 1, pp. 87-90). Foreign Service Institute. Del Rosario, L. Q. (2019b, October 28). ASEAN 2019: Advancing partnerships in promoting peace, security, stability, and a code of conduct that is substantive, effective and in accordance with the international law [Forum panel]. Forum on China’s Regional Narrative on Economic Development, PhilAm Life Tower, Makati City. Del Rosario, L. Q. (2019c, November 14-15). Introduction to humanitarian law and diplomacy [Conference session]. ASEAN Conference and Workshop on Disaster Assistance and Humanitarian Diplomacy, ASEAN Humanitarian Affairs Center, Jakarta, Indonesia. Del Rosario, L. Q. (2020, February 20-22). Globalization and education [Conference session]. Conference for the HEIs on Globalization and Development, Abra State Institute for Science and Technology, Abra, Benguet. Enriquez-Villanueva, M. A. (2019). Taimis. BUKAD: Miriam College Institutional Literary Portfolio, 5, 79-93. Evangelista, F. N., & Mabaquiao, N. M. (2020). Ethics: Theories and applications. Anvil Publishing, Inc. Fortin, P., & Martinez, L. (2019a). IS monograph. Miriam College. Fortin, P., & Martinez, L. (2019b, November 19). Findings of surviving the present, imagining the future: Narratives of children left behind by the “War on Drugs” [Paper presentation]. Ako Para sa Bata International Conference: SMX Convention Center, Manila. Fortin, P. D., & Mendoza, M. (2020). Orphaned children, memory work, and developing an ethics protocol. In T. C. De Vela & L. Viado (Eds.), Quilted sightings: Spark talk, ignite change! (pp. 3850). Miriam College—Women and Gender Institute (WAGI). Francisco, M. D. (2019). Shapes. BUKAD: Miriam College Institutional Literary Portfolio, 5, 3-8. Galang, G. R. (2019a, June 6). Karaksa Osaka Namba: Eco-friendly hotel for the fambam. Connect the Dots. https://gailreyesgalang.wordpress.com/2019/06/06/karaksa-osaka-namba-ecofriendly-hotel-for-the-fambam/ Galang, G. R. (2019b, July 23). Hakuna matata: Away with distorted ways of thinking. Connect the Dots. https://gailreyesgalang.wordpress.com/2019/07/23/hakuna-matata-away-with-distortedways-of-thinking/ Galang, G. R. (2019c, August 11). Health ghosts and lifestyle medicine. Connect the Dots. https:// gailreyesgalang.wordpress.com/2019/08/11/trancending-health-ghosts-through-lifestylemedicine/ Galang, G. R. (2019d, November 8). Are your kids okay? Thoughts on suicide ideation, apathy, and depression. Connect the Dots. https://gailreyesgalang.wordpress.com/2019/11/08/feeling-s-a-d/ Galang, G. R. (2019e, December). Peace education in the Philippines [Conference plenary session]. 1st International Conference on Peace Education, Bandung, Indonesia. Galang, G. R. (2019f, December 6). Do you teach children to love or hate? Connect the Dots. https:// gailreyesgalang.wordpress.com/2019/12/05/do-you-teach-children-to-love-or-hate/

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Galang, G. R. (2019g, December 19). What I’m giving my kids this Christmas. Connect the Dots. https://gailreyesgalang.wordpress.com/2019/12/19/what-im-giving-my-kids-this-christmas/ Galang, G. R. (2019h, December 31). You cannot be happy, if you are always in a hurry. Connect the Dots. https://gailreyesgalang.wordpress.com/2019/12/30/you-cannot-be-happy-if-you-are-in-ahurry/ Galang, G. R. (2020a, February 2). Stop punishing yourself. Connect the Dots. https:// gailreyesgalang.wordpress.com/2020/02/02/stop-punishing-yourself/ Galang, G. R. (2020b, February 25). Advancing despite adversity: Raising kids to be resilient. Connect the Dots. https://gailreyesgalang.wordpress.com/2020/02/25/advancing-despiteadversity-raising-kids-to-be-resilient/ Galang, G. R. (2020c, March 18). Crisis theory and reactions to COVID-19. Connect the Dots. https:// gailreyesgalang.wordpress.com/2020/03/18/crisis-theory-and-reactions-to-covid-19/ Galang, G. R. (2020d, March 22). Lockdown: Get a good dose of inner peace daily. Connect the Dots. https://gailreyesgalang.wordpress.com/2020/03/22/lockdown-get-a-good-dose-of-innerpeace-daily/ Galang, G. R. (2020e, April 28). So your kids game all day too? Connect the Dots. https:// gailreyesgalang.wordpress.com/2020/04/28/so-your-kids-game-all-day-too/ Garchitorena, A. L. (2019a, June 22-23). Interrogating Mabini Street in Manila as Foucault’s heterotopia [Paper presentation]. 24th Young Scholars Conference on Philippine Studies in Japan, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan. Garchitorena, A. L. (2019b, July 15). Interrogating Mabini Street in Manila as Foucault’s heterotopia [Parallel session]. 8th Institutional Research Colloquium, Center for Strategic Research, Miriam College, Quezon City, Philippines. Garchitorena, A. L. (2019c, November 11-12). A case study on Escolta Street in Manila: Art as a way of preserving and promoting heritage [Paper presentation]. International Research Forum on the Philippines 2019: Constructing Philippine Modernities, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. Garchitorena, A. L. (in press). CTTO: Applying the agenda-setting theory on repetitive social media posts in the Philippines. Southeast Asian Media Studies, 3(2). Garcia, C. (2019, October 15). Schools as environmental leaders: The value of dark green schools system for the higher education institutions in the Philippines and Southeast Asia [Conference presentation]. 12th PNEE International Conference and Scientific Meeting, Palawan State University. Garcia, C., & Guevarra, L. (2019, November 13). Grassroots volunteers co-educate future leaders in service – Unlocking the power of the youth through service-learning [Conference presentation]. 16th IAVE Asia Pacific Volunteer Conference, Bangkok, Thailand. Gatchalian, M. L. B. (2019a, October 2-5). The educator and the learner: Entrepreneurship across curriculum [Conference presentation]. 1st Regional Roll Out, Capacity Building Program for Entrepreneurship Educators – A Training of Educators as Trainers, Facilitators & Leaders (CBP4EE-TETFL), Capiz State University, Roxas City, Western Visayas, Philippines.

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Gatchalian, M. L. B. (2019b, October 9-11). Effectiveness of entrepreneurship education in developing entrepreneurial intentions [Conference presentation). 8th UNESCO-APEID Meeting on Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship Education for the 4th Industrial Revolution, Hangzhou, China. Gatchalian, M. L. B. (2019c, October 23-25). National/global trends in entrepreneurship education; SDG 2030 [Conference/workshop presentation]. Regional Roll Out 2, Capacity Building Program for Entrepreneurship Educators – A Training of Educators as Trainers, Facilitators & Leaders (CBP4EE-TETFL), Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology, Naga City, Bicol. Ibal, N. N. (2019, October 24). Read and learn @ the library [Paper presentation]. The 48th Annual Conference and 23rd International Forum on Research on School Librarianship ConvergenceEmpowering- Transformation: School Libraries, Dubrovnik, Croatia. Isaga, E. (2019). Bakasyon. In P. Quintos (Ed.), Longos (pp. 30-39). Cavite Young Writers Association. Isaga, E. (2020). Ang Pamilya Magiting. Rays Publishing and Printing. Israel, L. Q. (2019a). Gaze, face, and theatricality: Facing the faceless man in a Burmese parabaikpainting of royal court performances. The Chitrolekha Journal on Art and Design, 3(1), 30-38. https://dx.doi.org/10.21659/cjad.31.v3n103 Israel, L. Q. (2019b). Violence as a technique of pakikipagkapwa in the film Orapronobis. BUKAD: Miriam College Institutional Literary Portfolio, 5, 125-141. Israel, L. Q. (2020). (Feminist) knowledge and the new patriarch. In T. C. De Vela & L. Viado (Eds.), Quilted sightings: Spark talk, ignite change! (pp. 21-29). Miriam College—Women and Gender Institute (WAGI). Labrador, J. F. (2019, July 15). Service-learning, active citizenship, and servant leadership among women graduates of a sectarian college in the Philippines [Plenary session]. 8th Institutional Research Colloquium, Center for Strategic Research, Miriam College, Quezon City, Philippines. Lapuz, J. C. (2019, June 4). Project-based learning: An overview [Conference presentation]. 29th Annual Convention of Jesus is Lord Colleges Foundation, Inc. Camp Praise Valley, Norzagaray, Bulacan, Philippines. Lesaca-Saludez, K. M. S., Delgado-Anastacio, M. C., Francisco, K. D., Carganillo, K. P., Reyes, M. R. N., Garcia, J. C., Faminialagao, S. J. M., & Mangay, M. N. A. (2020). Learning by doing: An impact study of the MCLS Kapitbahay (Outreach) program. Academia Journal of Educational Research 8(3), 58-73. https://doi.org/10.15413/ajer.2017.0919 Ligon, C. M. (2019a). Building blocks. In T. M. Sison, M. R. Yuzon, C. N. Aligada-Halal, K. N. Santos, A. R. Tang, M. A. Manaligod, C. Buensuceso, T. Pelias, M. A. Acosta, M. A. Chua, R. Ulili, & G. Sardea (Eds.), Project-based learning: A sourcebook for higher education faculty and students. REX Book Store Inc.; Teacher’s Press. Ligon, C. M. (2019b June-July). Manner at school. Health.Care. 17, 31-32. Ligon, C. M. (2019c, July). Perceptions of children in conflict with the law [Paper presentation]. 7th HCU National and International Conference: Research to Serve Society, Bangkok, Thailand. Ligon, C. M. (2019d, August-September). Instilling the spirit of giving to our children. Health.Care, 17. 46-47. Ligon, C. M. (2019e, October-November). The “Me” generation. Health.Care, 17. 22-23.

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Ligon, C. M. (2019f, December-2020 January). Introducing your newborn to the family pet. Health. Care, 17. 53-54. Ligon, C. M. (2020a, February-March). Overcoming children’s dental anxiety. Health.Care, 18. 41-43. Ligon, C. M. (2020b, March-June). 8 tips to build your social skills. Family Matters, 7(4). 36-38. Ligon, C. M., Nieves-Halal, C., Padilla, C., & Yuzon, M. (2019). Foundations of inclusive and special education. REX Book Store Inc. Luque, M. F. (2019). Two left feet. BUKAD: Miriam College Institutional Literary Portfolio, 5, 97-101. Luque, M. F. (2020, January 24). Dreaming of water: Thoughts on Metro Manila’s water crisis. Rappler. https://rappler.com/voices/imho/opinion-dreaming-water-thoughts-metro-manila-crisis Manlangit-Tan, E. J. (2019a). Let me now. BUKAD: Miriam College Institutional Literary Portfolio, 5, 15. Manlangit-Tan, E. J. (2019b). With my work link my thoughts. BUKAD: Miriam College Institutional Literary Portfolio, 5, 16. Manongsong, P. C., Motenegro-Gasulas, A., & Yabut, D. T. (2019). Integrated English for Effective Communication: Philippine Literature 10. Phoenix Publishing House. Martinez, L. (2019a, December 3). Lived experience of human rights in the margins [Paper presentation]. SHAPE-SEA Research Colloquium, Bangkok, Thailand. Martinez, L. (2019b, December 10). Children affected by the Philippine War on Drugs [Paper presentation]. Child Protection Forum, Consuelo Foundation, Makati, Philippines. Martinez, L., Ofreneo, M., Fortin, P., Mendoza, M., Canoy, N., Yusingco, M., & Aquino, M. (2019). Surviving the present, imagining the future: Narratives of children left behind by the “War on Drugs”. Strengthening Human Rights and Peace Research and Education in ASEAN/Southeast Asia. Mendoza, L. L. Y., & Sevilla, M. M. (2019). CBEA tracer study: 2013-2017 graduates of BS Business Administration [Unpublished manuscript]. College of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Accountancy, Miriam College, Quezon City. Miranda, F. J. (2019). To the north. BUKAD: Miriam College Institutional Literary Portfolio, 5, 53-70. Motilla, R. A. (2019). Purposely positive: Seven guidelines on how to rebuild your life after hitting rock bottom. ST PAULS. Nario-Galace, J. (2019, May 4). Mainstreaming gender in peace and disarmament policies: The role of nonviolent persuasion [Conference presentation]. Put Away Your Sword: Gospel Nonviolence in a Violent World, De Paul University, Chicago. Nario-Galace, J. (2020a). Peace education in the Philippines: Measuring impact. The Journal of Social Encounters, 4(2), 96-102. https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/social_encounters/vol4/ iss2/9 Nario-Galace, J. (2020b). Women count for peace: Women’s engagement in track 2 diplomacy of the Mindanao peace process. In E. McCarthy (Ed.), A just peace ethic primer: Building sustainable peace and breaking cycles of violence (pp. 243-253). Georgetown University Press. Pabotoy, A. B. (2019). At the frontline: Women peacekeepers in the Philippines. Center for Peace Education-Miriam College.

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Pallones, M. G. (2019, July 15). Student formation and values integration: Making a difference to student well-being [Parallel session]. 8th Institutional Research Colloquium, Center for Strategic Research, Miriam College, Quezon City, Philippines. Pawilen, G. T. (2019, November). Home environment for selected Filipino gifted individuals [Conference presentation]. UPLB-College of Human Ecology National Conference for Family Ecology, Development Academy of the Philippines, Tagaytay City. Pawilen, G. T. (2020a). Designing outcomes-based education for higher education institutions: Weaving the experiences of developing and implementing microbiology curriculum in the Philippines. In A. K. Raymundo, & G. T. Pawilen (Eds.), Outcomes-based education in microbiology (pp. 61-70). National Academy of Science and Technology. Pawilen, G. T. (2020b). Nature, nurture, and culture: Behavior and characteristics, school experiences, and social environment of selected Filipino gifted. The Journal of East Asian Educational Research. 9(1), 76-89. Pawilen, G. T. (2020c). What do kindergarten children need to know about COVID-19 pandemic? A supplementary curriculum for Filipino young children during the period of enhanced community quarantine. Asia – Pacific Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education, 14(3), 23-44. http:// dx.doi.org/10.17206/apjrece.2020.14.3.1 Pawilen, G. T., Lubuguin, G. S., Saguiguit, S. C., Lado, J. P., Ealdama, P. A., Custodio, P. R., & Botor, N. B. (2020a). University of the Philippines Los Baños primer for flexible learning. University of the Philippines Los Baños. https://uplb.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ UPLB-Primer-on-Flexible-Learning.pdf. Pawilen, G. T., Lubuguin, G. S., Saguiguit, S. C., Lado, J. P., Ealdama, P. A., Custodio, P. R., & Botor, N. B. (2020b). University of the Philippines Los Baños students’ guide for flexible learning. University of the Philippines Los Baños. https://uplb.edu.ph/wp-content/ uploads/2020/09/UPLB-Student-Guidebook-on-Flexible-Learning.pdf Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2019a, June 1). Implikasyon ng pag-aaral ng kasaysayan sa patakaran at kalakarang pampubliko [Lecture]. Forum on Current Issues on the West Philippine Sea: “Pagbabalik-tanaw sa Kasaysayan ng West Philippine Sea at ang Implikasyon nito sa Patakaran at Kalakarang Pampubliko.” Doctor of Public Administration Program & the Institute for Human and Social Development. Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Sta. Mesa. Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2019b, June 28). Managing conflict in the workplace [Capacity-building program]. 2019 Senior Executive Development Program (SEDP) Course on Managing People, Professional Development Office, Commission on Audit, Commonwealth. Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2019c, June 28). Managing staff performance [Capacity-building program]. 2019 Senior Executive Development Program (SEDP) Course on Managing People, Professional Development Office, Commission on Audit, Commonwealth. Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2019d, July 24). The Philippine research and development landscape [Lecture]. 50th Annual General Assembly of the Research and Development Foundation, Inc. ISC Mezzanine, Centro Escolar University, Mendiola, Manila. Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2019e, September 12). Managing conflict in the workplace [Capacity-building program]. DLEC 60: Development Legislation Enhancement Course, Center for Local and Regional Governance, UP National College of Public Administration and Governance, Diliman.

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Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2019f, September 13). Managing conflict in the workplace [Capacity-building program]. 2019 Senior Executive Development Program (SEDP) Course on Managing People, Professional Development Office, Commission on Audit, Commonwealth. Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2019g, September 13). Managing staff performance [Capacity-building program]. 2019 Senior Executive Development Program (SEDP) Course on Managing People, Professional Development Office, Commission on Audit, Commonwealth. Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2019h, November 11-12). Research governance, understanding research methods, research ethics and evaluation research and policymaking [Capacity-building program]. DepEd Training on Research for Supervisors, Lubao, Pampanga. Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2019i, November 15). Managing conflict in the workplace [Capacity-building program]. 2019 Senior Executive Development Program (SEDP) Course on Managing People, Professional Development Office, Commission on Audit, Commonwealth. Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2019j, November 15). Managing staff performance [Capacity-building program]. 2019 Senior Executive Development Program (SEDP) Course on Managing People, Professional Development Office, Commission on Audit, Commonwealth. Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2019k, November 27). Managing conflict in the workplace [Capacity-building program]. 2019 Senior Executive Development Program (SEDP) Course on Managing People, Professional Development Office, Commission on Audit, Commonwealth. Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2019l, November 27). Managing staff performance [Capacity-building program]. 2019 Senior Executive Development Program (SEDP) Course on Managing People, Professional Development Office, Commission on Audit, Commonwealth. Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2019m, December 5). Managing conflict in the workplace [Capacity-building program]. DLEC 61: Development Legislation Enhancement Course, Center for Local and Regional Governance, UP National College of Public Administration and Governance, Diliman. Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2019n, December 7). Evolution of the barangay justice system [Capacity-building program]. Capacity-Building Program for Lupon Members, City of Makati: An 8 Week Modular Program by the College of Continuing, Advance and Professional Studies, University of Makati, Makati. Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2019o, December 7). The Philippine administrative system [Capacity-building program]. Capacity-Building Program for Lupon Members, City of Makati: An 8 Week Modular Program by the College of Continuing, Advance and Professional Studies, University of Makati, Makati. Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2020a, January 25). Conflict management [Capacity-building program]. Capacity-Building Program for Lupon Members, City of Makati: An 8 Week Modular Program by the College of Continuing, Advance and Professional Studies, University of Makati, Makati. Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2020b, January 25). Procedures in dispute settlement, execution of amicable settlement, and negotiation [Capacity-building program]. Capacity-Building Program for Lupon Members, City of Makati: An 8 Week Modular Program by the College of Continuing, Advance and Professional Studies, University of Makati, Makati. Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2020c, February 1). Conflict management [Capacity-building program]. CapacityBuilding Program for Lupon Members, City of Makati: An 8 Week Modular Program by the College of Continuing, Advance and Professional Studies, University of Makati, Makati.

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Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2020d, February 1). Procedures in dispute settlement, execution of amicable settlement, and negotiation [Capacity-building program]. Capacity-Building Program for Lupon Members, City of Makati: An 8 Week Modular Program by the College of Continuing, Advance and Professional Studies, University of Makati, Makati. Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2020e, February 8). Conflict management [Capacity-building program]. Capacity-Building Program for Lupon Members, City of Makati: An 8 Week Modular Program by the College of Continuing, Advance and Professional Studies, University of Makati, Makati. Peñalosa, M. C. V. (2020f, February 8). Procedures in dispute settlement, execution of amicable settlement, and negotiation [Capacity-building program]. Capacity-Building Program for Lupon Members, City of Makati: An 8 Week Modular Program by the College of Continuing, Advance and Professional Studies, University of Makati, Makati. Raymundo, A. K., & Pawilen, G. T. (2020). Outcomes-based education in microbiology. National Academy of Science and Technology. Reyes, M. (2020). Unveiling the experiences of marriage migration: Narratives of Filipino women migrants married to South Korean nationals [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. UP-Diliman College of Social Work and Community Development. Sanidad, B. G., & Dalimot, M. M. (2019). The effects of Lean Six Sigma projects in the companies operational and financial efficiencies. OSR Journal of Business and Management 21(6), 82-88. https://doi.org/10.9790/487X-2106058288 Sison, T. J. (2019a, October14). Miriam College and Camosun College Partnership [Conference presentation]. EduCanada Pathways to Partnerships, Edsa Shangrila, Ortigas, Pasig City. Sison, T. J. (2019b, October 23-24). Miriam College - College of Education’s Transnational Education Program [Conference presentation]. Conference on UMAP as a platform for academic mobility: Campus-based internationalization, part 2, Novotel, Quezon City. Sison, T. J., Buensuceso, C., Chua, M., Halal, C. A., Hizon, E., Ligon, C. M., Manaligod, M. A., Padilla, C., Pelias, M. B., Santos, K. N., Sardea, G., Tang, A. R., Ulili, R., & Yuzon, M. A. (2019). Project-based learning: A sourcebook for higher education faculty and students. Teachers’ Press, REX Publishing. Sison, T. J., Pawilen, G. T., Reyes, E. M., & Rivera, J. A. (2019a). Field study 1: A guide for 21st century student teachers (1st ed.). REX Publishing. Sison, T. J., Pawilen, G. T., Reyes, E. M., & Rivera, J. A. (2019b). Field study 2: A guide for 21st century student teachers (1st ed.). REX Publishing. Sison, T. J., Pawilen, G. T., Reyes, E. M., & Rivera, J. A. (2019c). The school and the community, school culture and organizational leadership (1st ed.). REX Publishing. Tang, A. R. (2019). Trip Memento: A project-based challenge to create, design, and produce a “trip memento” or souvenir based on the Philippine market. In T. M. Sison, M. R. Yuzon, C. N. AligadaHalal, K. N. Santos, M. A. Manaligod, C. Buensuceso, T. Pelias, M. A. Acosta, M. A. Chua, R. Ulili, & G. Sardea (Eds.), Project-based learning: A sourcebook for higher education faculty and students (1st ed., pp 72-77). REX Book Store Inc.; Teacher’s Press. Tejada, G. A. O. (2019). Where we are: Current level of burnout and self-compassion of school counselors in a private school in Quezon City for school year 2018-2019 [Unpublished integrating paper]. College of Social Science, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City.

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Timbang, F. (2019). Business Mathematics for senior high school. C & E Publishing, Inc. Tolentino, F. T. (2019). Bangkang papel. BUKAD: Miriam College Institutional Literary Portfolio, 5, 7177. Tolentino, J. T. (2019, June 24-26). The effect of using tablet PC in the Mathematics performance of Grade 9 students [Conference session]. 2019 NCGS Dream, Dare, Do: Girls as Makers, Inventors, Engineers, & Entrepreneurs, Pasadena, California, USA. Torres, O., & So, R. (2019). Principles of marketing (2nd ed.). Vibal Group, Inc. Tuazon, R. R., & Torres, T. P. S. (2019). Digital threats and attacks on the Philippine alternative press: Range, responses, and remedies. In S. Jamil (Ed.), Handbook of research on combating threats to media freedom and journalist safety (pp. 1-22). IGI Global. Tuazon, R. R., Torres, T. P. S., & Palcone, G. M. C. (2020). The Philippines. In M. Kajimoto, M. Ito, & M. Lim (Eds.), Media and information literacy education in Asia: Exploration of policies and practices in Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. UNESCO and UNESCO Bangkok. Ulili, R. E. (2019). Currency. BUKAD: Miriam College Institutional Literary Portfolio, 5, 9-11. Villafuerte, E., Victolero, J., Fernandez, R., Medina, R., & Camacho, R. (2019, December 1920). What’s gonna work for group work: Perceptions of students on academic strand-based grouping method [Paper presentation]. Universal Academic Cluster International: Bangkok, Thailand. Zaraspe, H. L. R. (2019a). Nirvana. BUKAD: Miriam College Institutional Literary Portfolio, 5, 29-40. Zaraspe, H. L. R. (2019b). Private mirage. BUKAD: Miriam College Institutional Literary Portfolio, 5, 41-51. Zaraspe, H. L. R. (2019c, November 21). Recognizing defamiliarization in selected poems by Pierra Calasanz-Labrador [Paper presentation]. 3rd National Conference on Literature, Manila, Philippines.

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THE PRESIDENT’S

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Ambassador Laura Q. Del Rosario, Miriam College President, with council members (standing, from left) Dr. Ma. Concepcion Y. Lupisan, Vice President for Finance; Cynthia O. Morales, Miriam College Nuvali Assistant to the President; Frances Amabelle M. Cariño, Child Study Center Principal; Nancy L. De Los Reyes, Lower School Principal; Maria Louella M. Tampinco, Basic Education Unit Director and Middle School Principal; (2nd row, standing from left) Dr. Trixie Marie J. Sison, College of Education Dean; Dr. Jasmin Nario-Galace, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Antonio M. Lopez, College of Business, Entrepreneurship and Accountancy Dean; Dr. Ma. Margarita A. Acosta, College of Arts and Sciences Dean; Nancy C. Roman High School Principal; Dr. Glenda R. Villanueva, Miriam Adult Education Principal; Agustin P. Alvarez Jr., Administrative Services Division Director; Dr. Noel C. Racho, Human Resources Division Director

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Josefina N. Tan Chair

Edith I. Alcantara Vice Chair

Amb. Laura Q. Del Rosario President

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Carmencita T. Abella (+) Member

Emelina S. Almario Member

Sr. Imelda V. Bautista, MM Member

Nieves R. Confesor Member

Corazon S. De La Paz-Bernardo Member

Grace Flores-Favila Member

Ma. Celeste T. Gonzalez, Ed.D. Member

Rosario O. Lapus, Ph.D. Member

Roberto M. Laviña Member

Atty. Remedios Montecastro-Lim Member

Carmelita I. Quebengco, Ph.D. Member

Atty. Maria Vilma D. Fabian MMCAA Chair

Atty. Rochelle Yvette V. Dacanay-Galano Corporate Secretary

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