CFAD Warriors to represent PH in Int’l Photo Fest

by Terenz Dave L. Silverio

UNIVERSITY of the East (UE)-Caloocan College of Fine Arts, Architecture and Design (CFAD) students Ulap Chua and Jerome Midoro will be the sole Filipino representatives in 2023 Ulsan International Environmental Photography Festival Contest.

The selected CFAD warriors will be exhibiting their stills at the Ulsan Culture and Arts Center Exhibition, Hall 4 from May 31 to June 11, 2023. Chua will be bannering his work “Ang Banyuhay ng Dalumhati,” which will feature a series of portraits navigating the “enigmatic nature of human grief; grief that morphs our appearance and psyche, grief that ultimately changes our very being.”

Midoro’s People’s Right, on the other hand, will revolve around the plight of Filipinos “against tyranny and injustices.”

In an interview with the Dawn, Midoro shared words of gratitude for representing the Philippines internationally.

“Malaking karangalan po na mapili po kami ni Ulap Chua upang kumatawan para sa Pilipinas. Masaya sa damdamin na mapapakita po natin ang mga litratong may kalakip na istoryang naglalayong magbukas ng kamalayan at makapagbigay inspo,” he said.

The CFAD Warrior also showed gratitude to their mentor. “Labis po kaming nagpapasalamat kay Prof. Richard Legaspi sa walang sawang pagsuporta at palaging nagpapaalala na mahalaga ang makapagkwento at ang kwento ng bawat isa,” the VisComm student said.

Midoro also inspired his fellow artists to strive for and advance societal change.

“To our fellow Artists, laban lang at patuloy po nating gamitin ang ating sining upang makalikha ng pagbabago sa ating lipunan,” Midoro shared.

“Ito po ay tagumpay ng ating bansa, tagumpay nating mga Pilipino,” he underscored.

The second runners-up were Kenneth Marcus Escario of the College of Computer Studies and Systems (CCSS) and Chammy Reigne Flores from the College of Business Administration (CBA). Escario also clinched the Best in Theme Wear Award, while Flores won the Best in Summer Wear and Ms. Deuce Clothing Company awards.

The 2023 MMUE, themed “Bathala’t Bathaluman: Witnessing the Myth,” was organized by the University Student Council (USC) in collaboration with UE Manila’s third-year BA in Broadcasting students.

The UE Manila and Caloocan campuses produced 75 new civil engineers in the April 2023 Civil Engineering Licensure Examination (CELE), according to PRC findings.

The Manila Campus has a 33.04 percent passing rate, with 38 passers out of 115 aspiring civil engineers. The UE Caloocan, on the other hand, saw 37 passers out of 100 Warrior examinees pass, for

Furthermore, the University produced a total of 23 new registered electrical engineers (REE) and one registered master electrician (RME) in the April 2023 REERME board examination. Eleven REE board passers graduated from UE Caloocan, while the 12 electrical engineers and one master electrician were from UE Manila. The REE board exam registered a 57.86 percent national passing rate after 3,339 out of 5,771 passed the test. Meanwhile, the RME exam tallied a 42.21 percent nationwide passing percentage, with 986 passers out of 2,336 aspiring master electricians.

UE ABS clinches best org recognition for 4 straight years

THE UNIVERSITY of the East (UE)-Manila Association of Broadcasting Students (ABS) was named the Most Outstanding Student Organization for the fourth year in a row during the 2023 University Recognition Day on May 3 at the UE Theatre.

ABS President Christine Janelle Fajardo, who was also awarded this year’s Most Outstanding Student Leader, said that the organization’s success is not based on a secret formula.

“Siguro po, mas matimbang lang ‘yung consistency namin in leading the broadcasting community. Kasi po hindi namin ni-let go ‘yung legacy na iniwan sa amin ng seniors namin,” Fajardo said in an interview with the Dawn.

In addition to the different events and activities available to students, Fajardo stated that they drew inspiration and

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motivation from those who came before them.

“Pareho lang naman po kami ng ibang RSO (Recognized Student Organization) na naglalakad ng proposals sa SAO (Student Affairs Office), [nag]papapirma kay Dean, maghahanap ng speakers, pero nangibabaw po talaga ‘yung pagalaga na iniwan ng seniors namin at pagpasa nito sa mga bagong officers ng organization,” she attested.

When asked what advice she would provide to push beyond their comfort zone, the ABS president recommended student-leaders to continue serving others both inside and outside of their communities.

“Serving the community ay syempre top of the list, pero how about kapag tumapak na tayo sa labas ng Pamantasan? Hindi dahil

RSO president ka, hindi ka na dapat makikialam sa isyu ng Pamantasan o sa bayan,” Fajardo firmly asserted.

Furthermore, the ABS president underlined the necessity of student leaders as citizens who must be aware of the country’s different challenges.

“Extended kasi ‘yung pagiging apektado natin sa mga isyu na ito dahil hindi lamang tayo estudyante o lider-estudyante, Pilipino tayo at dapat magkaroon tayo ng mulat na pananaw sa mga ito,” she underscored. Fajardo added, “Hindi dapat matapos ang pagiging lider-estudyante natin sa nasasakupan natin. As a broadcasting student, our purpose is not only to understand the principles, theories, and practices of broadcasting but also to fight for press freedom in this country. As the saying goes: Lagi’t lagi para sa bayan and serve the people!”