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CHTM, CAHS bag Mr. & Miss TUA crowns

By: Zoe Natividad

“The most viable and feasible solution to this is if we could have them with Peace Talks and Peace Deals.”

This was the answer of Twittle Mheel Dizon of the College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) which earned her the Miss TUA 2022 title last March 31 at the University Theater. Mark John Bangayan of College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CHTM) was also crowned as Mr. TUA 2022.

The Mr. and Miss TUA pageant, dubbed as the annual search for Peace Educations Ambassadors, took place inside the campus, making it the first in-person pageant of the university since the pandemic. It was broadcasted last April 8 in TUA Events Facebook page.

Thedie Anne Caspe of the College of Medical Technology (CMT) and Seiya Tomimoto of College of Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA) representative, were declared first runners-up while Herbert Harold Lacsi of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) and Gabrielle Domingo of the High School department bagged the second runner-up spots.

Special awards were also given to Dizon as the Beloved of the Production Staff and Beloved for Photogenic. Bangayan, on the other hand, won the Best in Casual and Best in Formal Wear and the Beloved for Telegenic and Beloved of the Crowd awards.

Lanz Jerlan Peña of CAHS and Caspe won the Beloved of the Press award as chosen by the Trinity Observer Editorial Board. Lacsi was given The Beloved of the Production Staff while Caspe also won the Beloved in Social Media award alongside Mark Martin Sarto of TUA High School. Domingo obtained the Beloved for Friendship award together with Tomimoto. and Caspe clutching the Beloved for Photogenic award.

Beloved for Physique award went to Christine Aguilera of St. Luke’s College of Nursing (SLCN) and Lacsi. Shereign Anne Faeldonia of CBMA won Beloved of the Crowd. Francis Bryan Imperial and Aguilera received the Beloved for Peace award. The judges gave Quintin Mangaoang and Domingo the Best in Production Number award, while Lacsi and Caspe won the Beloved for Peace Statement award.

The panel of judges consists of Filipino Fashion Designer Avel Bacudio, Mister International Philippines 2016 Miguel Guia, and Showtime Sexy Babe Kaithlyn Landicho.Film and Television celebrity Romnick Sarmenta, who also teaches at the Media and Communication Department of the university, hosted the pageant.

Mr. and Miss TUA 2022 is part of the 59th Founding Anniversary Celebrations of Trinity University of Asia.

Photo Via :Jasmine Joyce Salenga

SLCN wins TRINITHINK 2022

By: Russel Loreto A sophomore from St. Luke’s College of Nursing (SLCN) was hailed as the champion of Trinithink 2022 last April 4.

Diether Quebral from SLCN is the champion for Trinithink 2022 held on Monday, April 4. The event was done via Zoom and broadcasted via FB live. Also in the picture is Karsten Tolentino the firstrunner up, Fatima Conception the second runner up and the quizmaster Mr. Divino L. Cantal Jr. Mark John Bangayan of CHTM and Twittle Mheel Dizon of CAHS are crowned as Mr and Ms TUA 2022 at the University Theater.

Diether Quebral outsmarted 22 other contestants from different colleges and departments in the annual inter-college quiz bee organized by Trinity Observer, the official student publication of the university.

Karsten Tolentino from the College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) won the first two rounds as Quebral trailed behind just enough to qualify for the final round. In the end, he ranked first runner up and Fatima Conception from the College of Medical Technology (CMT) placed second runner up for this year’s quiz bee.

The quiz bee was divided into two elimination rounds and a final round. All participants ranking 10th to 4th place received PHP 500 cash prize, the second runner up received PHP 1,500, the first runner up received PHP 3,000, while the TriniThink Champion received PHP 5,000 and lauded as the smartest student in the university .

Jubilarian employees recognized

By: Ginogabriel Tuason

A total of 36 administrators, teaching, and non-teaching personnel of Trinity University of Asia were recognized during the Bishop Paul Matthews Service Awards last April 6, 2022 at the University Theater.

Dr. Bienvenido S. Gaddi, Medical and Dental Unit director, the foremost awardee for his 50 years in service, delivered the message of gratitude on behalf of the awardees.

Mr. Jerry Navarette, Chairman of TUA Board of Trustees, the Most Rev. Brent Alawas, Prime Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the Philippines, and the TUA administrators led by Dr. Gisela DA Luna, University President, graced the event.

The Bishop Paul Matthews Service Awards is part of the celebration of the 59th Founding Aniversary of the university.

CASE and USC organize voters education forum

TUA facilitates Spiritual Nurturance 2022

By: Molly Delany F. Delizo

The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) Student Council, in collaboration with the University Student CounciI (USC), launched a webinar that can guide Trinitian students on the right process of voting, dubbed as “HUMALATA: Gabay ng Trinisyano sa Tama at Responsableng Pagboto” last March 5, 2022 via Zoom and USC Facebook page.

Mr. Homer Balmes, Officerin-Charge of Student Affairs Center, commenced the discussion with his inspirational talk where he mentioned that voting is not only about electing the right leader but also improving the future that the country could have.

He also related the TUA Five Marks of Mission in the election day wherein voters should embody the Trinitian spirit and consider a candidate as if choosing a leader that will fulfill the goals of the university, and one who would serve the country and Almighty.

Atty. Garry Bonifacio, current election officer of Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Manila, and the invited resource speaker for the event, shared guidelines and some reminders to clarify some processes which may be confusing especially to first time voters.

He said that bringing a list of the candidates is allowed, however taking a picture of the shaded ballot is a violation. from ABS-CBN News, clarified the role of the media during the campaign and election period

He focused mainly on the effect of the media in the decision making of the voters. Since misinformation became more prevalent, he also tackled what precautions could be applied to ensure the credibility of the information that is being disseminated.

“The media can, and will always, influence the results of an election,” Mr. Manahan asserted as he expounded that due to pandemic, more people spend time in social media and this has been an avenue for the running candidates to campaign and showcase their platforms.

The closing remarks from Chloe Estolas, USC Governor, concluded the webinar wherein she highlighted the purpose of the event which is to educate the public, mainly the students, on the proper way of exercising the right to vote.

By: Sophia Viviane Datu

In line with the celebration of the 59th Founding Anniversary, the Office of the University Chaplain, together with Languages and Contemporary Human Studies Department, and Class of English 104 presented the annual Spiritual Nurturance with the theme “Deepening Connections and Communication with the Lord in Times of Uncertainties” last February 19, 2022 with special guests Ms. Mariz Umali, Ms. Candy Pangilinan, PBGEN. Nelson Bondoc, and Mr. Baron Geisler.

The guest speakers started the talk by sharing their experiences on how faith and religion affected their life. Ms. Umali, a broadcast journalist, narrated that she started with church ministries at a young age as a member of the choir and currently a part of the lectors ministry in Sacred Heart Parish, Kamuning. Her husband, Raffy Tima, has a different religion yet she revealed how supportive he is with her role in their church.

PBGEN. Bondoc, an alumnus of Trinity High School and former Police Regional Director of MIMAROPA (Mindoro Occidental, Mindoro Oriental, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan), cherished the time where they were sent to Catholic schools to study that made him knowledgeable in strengthening his faith, and how his family always went to church and prayed the rosary together. His routine of doing church services became part of his life that even away from his family and alone at work, he looked for time to still attend mass.

Ms. Pangilinan, a Film and TV actress, recalled that she had no choice as a child but to follow her mom as she joined prayer meetings and started by just offering snacks to their fellow church members. Yet as she grew old, she realized that the greatest blessing of the Lord is also His greatest enemy because she became busy following her dreams and all opportunities that the Lord had given her.

Mr. Baron was not able to attend the live discussion, he shared a video where he answered how he was able to spiritually grow despite the past he had. He remembered when he was in jail and experienced a spiritual encounter with the Lord.His advice especially to the youth is to choose the circle of friends, people that can help whenever he is down, and to always pray and meditate.

The online panel discussion was spearheaded by Prof. Grace DG. Sarao and streamed via Zoom and TUA Events Facebook page.

TCDS and CBMA promote entrepreneurial mindset

By: Loren Hannah M. Coronel

To help the students and residents of TUA partner communities learn strategies and techniques in business, the Trinity Community Development Section, in partnership with the College of Business Management and Accountancy’s (CBMA) Project BEST, facilitated a learning session last February 26, 2022 via Zoom.

In his message to online participants, Mr. Jonathan De Leon, Academic Head of Marketing and Human Resource Development Department of CBMA and the invited resource speaker of the activity, suggested starting a business that is generic and applying innovations and twists that would entice customers.

He also mentioned other approaches, such as befriending business-minded individuals and making connections along the way. He advised the audience to do research, create brand image, advertise, and invest for business growth.

This was the first event of TCDS and Project BEST for the current year.