NEW TUP PRESIDENT

The Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) Board of Regents (BOR) proclaimed Dr. Reynaldo P. Ramos, director of International Linkages and External Affairs Office in Romblon State University (RSU), as the 9th President of the TUP system, last Sept. 23.

Ramos, emerged over four other remaining qualified applicants on the search for TUP Presidency after the disqualification of two candidates in the initial phase of the deliberation process due to non-submission of their required credentials on time.

In the Public Presentation and Forum held last Sept. 8, Ramos stressed that unlike the other presidential candidates, he is not a newcomer at TUP as he is an alumnus of the university.

“Unlike the other successor presidential candidates who are present today, I’m not a newcomer at TUP. I am an alumnus of TUP from the College of

TUPV ranks 3rd in Oct. ‘22 ECTLE; surpasses nat’l passing rate in ECELE

The Technological University of the Philippines Visayas (TUPV) gained an 85.82% passing rate, with 121 passers out of 141 takers, and ranked as the third top performing school in the country during the October 2022 Electronics Technician Licensure Examination (ECTLE), Oct. 10. The university’s rating in the ECTLE also exceeded the national passing rate of 77.11%, where a total of 1,546 examinees passed out 2,005 takers.

Engr. Donnie Senomio, Electronics Engineering Department Program Head, said that TUPV has been consistently on top since it started taking the board exams in ECTLE. (continued on p. 4)

Engineering and the College of IndustrialTechnology,” Ramos stated.

Ramos completed two programs and he is a registered Civil Engineer and Environmental Planner, with 23 years of academic research experience, 19 years in administration management in both government and private sectors, and 12 years in industry and environmental experiences.

“With these accomplishments, I have the leadership skills and technical competencies to continue to pursue the mandate of TUP in higher education,” Ramos said.

His seven-point agenda focuses on intellectual development and wellness, teachinglearning environment, faculty and staff, industry and community engagement, resource generation and management, promoting internationalization, and the conduct of research and extension programs. According to him, he used the past

After 2 years

performances of the university to have a new vision for TUP as the leading Higher Education Institution (HEI) in engineering, technology and innovation, and through his seven-point agenda, Ramos aims to achieve a dynamic, progressive and resilient TUP after his term.

“I am a true TUPian. I’m talking here to serve with the pure heart, full of passion and dedication to lead the Technological University of the Philippines as the catalyst of our nation’s AmBisyon Natin 2040-Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Buhay!,” Ramos stressed during the end of his presentation speech at the Public Presentation and Forum.

Ramos will take on the responsibility of achieving his goals as president of the university for a duration of four years which was specified in Section 12 of Ched Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 7 series of 2022, Annex B.

TUPV resumes face-to-face classes

After two years of pandemic and distant learning, the Technological University of the Philippines Visayas (TUPV) returned to its face toface classes for the Academic Year 20222023, last Sept. 5.

The school year was officially opened through a flag raising ceremony at the university gym, led by the University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Color Guard, and subsequently, the University Student Government (USG), headed by the current Student Regent, Hon. Alter Gonzales Jr., welcomed TUPVians with their “Kilit-anay: A Back-to-School Program.”

“I am very happy that we are now back in TUPV to finally attend the face-to-face classes after almost two long years of pandemic. I hope that we will maximize this opportunity to make up as well as fill in the space of deficiency caused by the pandemic in our studies. May we also use this time to catch up for the moments in our college life that were stolen from us,” Hon. Gonzales said.

Thereafter, Ms. Lorene C. Abuyon, head of Student Affairs, delivered her warm welcome to the students, then, the University Physician, Dr. Salvador S. Sorrilla, also oriented the students on Campus Health Policies, and reminded them that everyone still needs to follow safety protocols.

In an interview with The Philippine Artisan Visayas (TPAV), Campus Director, Dr. Eric A. Malo-oy was asked about how he feels with the opening of face-toface classes finally after two years of pandemic.

“It was a long and dragging two years without the students inside the campus. Not knowing how everyone is faring made it more difficult for us. That is why, seeing all of you face-to-face for the first time since 2020 has been emotional for all of us,” Dr. Malo-oy expressed.

TUPV finally embraces students in the new normal, however, it is to be noted that the university is still not yet fully face-to-face, but has implemented the hybrid setup, which is a combination of both online and actual classes.