Mass Induction 2022: Empowering Perpetualites to lead by example

by Jester Ann Jennydhie Dela Cruz

The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA-Las Piñas campus held the Mass Induction 2022, bearing the theme, "LEADERS: Leading by Example, Attaining Dreams of Empowered and Resilient Students," at the Ernesto Palanca Crisostomo Hall, last December 6, 2022.

School Director Dr. Arnaldo S. De Guzman led the oath-taking ceremony of the Supreme Student Council (SSC), College Student Councils (CSC), and Sectoral Organizations (SO), who all came wearing their distinctive barong and Filipiniana attire.

"The Perpetualite leadership is anchored in character building and nation building," he said as he expressed his gratitude to the newly inducted officers. He also hopes that the student leaders will lead by example and em- body the university's values as they serve the studentry this academic year 20222023.

A recipient of the DR./ BGEN Antonio Laperal Tamayo silver medallion award and SSC Vice President from Batch 2012-2013, Jeff Bugayong, the keynote speaker, delivered his fortitude to the newly elected officers.

“It is not your IQ nor your EQ that will make you a successful leader. It is your AQ, Adversity Quotient which is the ability to fix situations, problems, and obstacles that you will encounter in your term," he said to encourage and motivate the students.

He also advised the elected officers to be leaders who know how to analyze, execute, and deliver by understanding and knowing the profiles of all students they will lead.

Moreover, Jairus Panlilio, the outgoing SSC President, administered the turnover and acceptance of responsibilities. The new set of SSC officers also presented their proposed and accomplished activities throughout the year. At the same time, the SSC Secretary, Jaime Erquiza, delivered a speech expressing his deep appreciation and gratitude to the university and all organizations present at the event.

Before the program concluded, Decipeda thanked all the attendees and wished every Perpetualite leader a successful tenure.

Executive Director Bona Mae Tiongson of the Student Affairs and Services (SAS) and the deans of different colleges graced the event.

UPHSD invites BOQ for Indian international students

by Carl Christian Ramos

Perpetualites celebrate the Holy Rosary Month

The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA - Las Piñas (UPHSD) hosted the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) to expedite the medical certificate validation of more than 400 newcomer international students, which was held at Perpetual Help Medical Center, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m, last October 3 and 4, 2022. The activity helped Indian students to process the conversion of their visa to student visa, as any delay would result in penalty.

The activity was headed by Dr. Norieta Tansio, Executive Director of the Office of the International Student Affairs, along with Ms. Glory Tamayo, a Special Assistant to the President on library matters. They coordinated with the BOQ to visit the UPHSD instead of making the international students go to the main office in Intramuros, Manila, and to avoid long lines of appointment-making.

Moreover, the general medical examination which is a requirement was conducted by the BOQ for the newcomer international students, in order to process their foreign student’s visa applications. It consists of the fundamental laboratory tests namely: blood tests, x-rays, urinalysis, fecalysis, and malarial.

In addition, UPHSD provided rooms and clinics to accommodate all the Indian students sponsored by Fence Education Consultancy Incorporation. The program was sponsored and made possible by Dr. Gunasekar Ariyamuthu, CEO of Fence Education Consultancy Incorporation. Moreover, four doctors came in order to facilitate the general medical check-up.

“Of course, they [Indian In- ternational students] were very happy [along with] all the education consultants, because the university was able to fast track and facilitate the processing of the medical certificate validation of the BOQ, which is the number one requirement for student-visa conversion,” said Dr. Tansio when asked how the Indian international students received the kind-hearted accommodation.

Meanwhile, another batch of new international students, 212 and 179, were assisted in making the appointment process for their student-visa applications last November 12 and 19, 2022, respectively. However, this time, they all went directly to the headquarters of the BOQ, along with the staff of various educational recruitment agencies.

The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Las Piñas campus commemorates the month of the Holy Rosary by organizing a Rosary Rally with the theme, “Celebrating the Faith of the Helpers of God in Jesus, the Living Eucharist, with Mary, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary,” held at the European Garden, last October 26, 2022.

The program was led by the Religious Affairs of the university and organized by the Supreme Student Council (SSC).

According to Mr. Romeo Vigidor, Religious Affairs Coordinator, the purpose of rosary rally is to remind the Perpetualite community about the solemnity of Mary, and to deepen their devotion.

Reverend Father John Francis C. Aberion, RCJ, OSM, University Associate Chaplain, delivered an inspirational message centering on three important points: “God surprises us, God asks us for faithfulness, God is our strength.” He added, “Let us plead for Mary’s intercession [especially] in this Holy Rosary that she may help us to let God surprise us without resistance, to be faithful to Him everyday, to praise Him and thank Him because He is our strength.”

After praying the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary, a re-coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the release of a rosary balloon concluded the celebration of the month of Rosary event. October is the month of the Holy Rosary, and October 7 is the feast day of Our Lady of Rosary.

The majority of the attendees were students from the College of Maritime Education and faculty club officers coming from various college departments. “I am still overwhelmed with joy,” remarked Ezra Mortera, a maritime student, when asked what he felt after the program.