THE OFFICIAL QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES FOUNDATION • CEBU CITY • PHILIPPINES FIRST QUARTER ISSUE • JANUARY-MARCH 2017
ISSN (Online) 2508-044X • ISSN (Print) 2508-0431 • Copyright 2017
Ceremonial Handshake. PLDT-Smart senior vice president and head of sales and distribution ALEJANDRO CAEG shakes hand with University president DR. ALICIA P. CABATINGAN at the official launching of the 1st University Smart Wifi Project in the Philippines on February 14, 2017 at the Restobar of the THM Building, University of Southern Philippines Foundation – Lahug campus. In photo are PLDT-Smart administrators with the USPF board of trustees and administrators. (photo by senior web developer Boi Archievald Ranay)
USPF, SMART
trustees Mrs. Rowena Jereza Martinez, vice president for information and communications technology Mr. Lester B. Gastala, finance director and corporate member Mrs. Rosalina Jereza Sepulveda, vice procurement manager and corporate member Mr. Brian James de Dios Jereza, dean of the school of business and management Dr. Venus Empuerto, dean of the college of accountancy Dr. Sophia Godin, university chief librarian Dr. Virginia P. Mollaneda, principal of senior high school Dr. Alvin E. Zamora, and director for alumni and external relations Dr. Kathleen Solon-Villaneza.
launch 1st University Smart WiFi Project in the Phils
University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) and Smart Communications Incorporated launched the 1st University Smart Wifi project in the Philippines at USPF Lahug campus on Valentine’s Day 2017. The formal launching happened on the occasion of the University Days 2017 and 127th Birth Anniversary of University co-founder Doña Beatriz Duterte Jereza. Among the Smart heads who were present at the project launch include: senior vice president and head of sales and distribution Alejandro Caeg, PLDT-Smart chief of people and culture Maria Elizabeth Sichon, first vice president for commercial business planning Darlene Stephanie Chiong, vice president for integrated marketing and community development Gabriel Marco Cui, vice president for business controllership Ana Liza Alarios, vice president for distributor sales Maria Congiya Palafox, assistant vice president for WiFi business Regina Pineda, and Cebu sales head for PLDT SME John Thomas Nanquil. Likewise, the University officials who were present include: university president and trustee Dr. Alicia P. Cabatingan, secretary of the board of
In his welcome message at the launching, VP Gastala recounts: Today, we are at the 2nd day of our University Days celebration. We partner with SMART Communications Inc. to launch the 1st University Wifi in USPF in Cebu which adds more excitement to the celebration. Last Year, we have started the implementation of our Infrastructure Rehabilitation Consolidation Optimization and Security Project (IRCOS) and there are two integral projects. No.1 is the infrastructure (where the internet access via Wifi is included and the 2nd one is the content or curriculum integration. Both projects are in line with the University’s vision of a 21st century transformative learning environment of global lifelong learners. With the specific objective of providing high tech, high touch quality education. A year after IRCOS was implemented, it resulted to the following: 1. THE 1ST UNBREAKABLE UNIVERSITY INTERNET IN THE PHILIPPINES - Certified by Peplink; 2. THE 1ST CLOUDBASED WIFI CONTROLLER-LESS NETWORK ARCHITECTURE IMPLEMENTATION IN THE
PHILIPPINES – Certified by Aerohive; and, 3. Today, USPF is honored and privileged to be the 1st to successfully launch the University Smart Wifi project in Cebu. All of these achievements lie in the foundation of a reliable, dependable and superfast internet that only Smart Communications and PLDT is able to deliver for USPF. Congratulations to Smart Communications for the very swift execution. Our partnership has been very consistent on its promise to provide a dependable, reliable internet connection. More so, it will definitely cement our claim as a University that is always at the forefront of new and emerging technologies. In closing, on behalf of the management and the university council, I would like to express our sincere appreciation. Indeed it’s a privilege and honor for us to work with IT Leaders such as Smart Communications and PLDT. With this partnership, we hope to foster more exciting innovations in technology in the years to come. Daghang Salamat. A year ago, USPF thru VP Gastala negotiated for a total rehabilitation of PLDT bandwidth offering from 10 to 600. PLDT presented options that wound up to a 300x2 after negotiations without any additional cost for USPF. On the other hand, SMART visited USPF to partner for the WiFi campus project. After several revisions, the provisions of the contract which included free access and possible income sharing, was approved by University president Dr. Cabatingan. Because of the already in site and resilient ICT infrastructure of USPF, the WiFi project, which was swiftly deployed, resulted to access of the internet at the Eladio Villa Gymnasium, covered court and canteen at a minimum speed of 50 to a high of 200 and up depending on the mobile gadget capabilities.
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USPF AND GEN TEFL THAILAND INK MOU University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) and Global Educators Network Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (GEN TEFL) Thailand signed the memorandum of understanding at 9:30 am on the 3rd of February 2017 at the Board Room of USPF Lahug campus. University president Dr. Alicia P. Cabatingan and GEN TEFL founder and president Mr. Andy N. Cubalit sealed the partnership that is grounded on the two organizations “to work together on issues regarding the development and enhancement of English education.� The understanding also emphasized the importance of furthering research and promoting a cooperative spirit between the two organizations. Standing witness to the MOU signing were chief information officer Mr. Lester
B. Gastala, SEED manager Dr. Helmer B. Montejo, director for alumni and external relations Dr. Kathleen B. SolonVillaneza. USPF and GEN TEFL, both known as non-profit organizations, mutually understood the following: provision for professional development opportunities, promotion of events, exchange of conference presenters, partner organization acknowledgment in conferences, and continuous interaction and exploration of new methods. At the MOU signing, USPF also formally recognized the USPF Society of Professionals for English Language and Literature (SPELL) as an in-school, nonprofit professional organization conceived in 2014 which promotes the University. Vice president for administration Engr. Antonio Lapingcao, Jr., director for quality assurance-academics Dr. Lucio A. Pulmones, and University president Dr. Cabatingan signed the certificate of recognition. Additionally, GEN TEFL Thailand recognized USPF SPELL as an affiliate organization. Dr. Solon-Villaneza received the certificate of recognition as an affiliate on behalf of USPF SPELL. Moreover, GEN TEFL also recognized as an affiliate the Synergy of English Education and Development (SEED), the 1st University-based Technical Education
University president DR. ALICIA P. CABATINGAN and GEN TEFL Thailand founder and president MR. ANDY N. CUBALIT ink the memorandum of understanding as witnessed by chief information officer MR. LESTER B. GASTALA, SEED manager DR. HELMER B. MONTEJO.
Skills Development Authority (TESDA)accredited English as a Second Language (ESL) center in Cebu. Dr. Montejo received the certificate of recognition as an affiliate on behalf of SEED. USPF and GEN TEFL with USPF SPELL and SEED discussed on pushing forth the 1st ELT International Lecture Series as well as a GLOCAL congress later this year 2017. Holding the future GEN TEFL International Conference at USPF opened an even stronger collaboration opportunity.
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timeline
03.29.2017 Academic Institution Brand Marketing seminar-workshop with University of Makati president Prof. Tomas B. Lopez, Jr. participated by USPF board of trustees chair Mrs. Teresita Villa Ponce; corporate members Mrs. Rosalina Sepulveda, Miss Kathy Ponce, Mr. Brian James Jereza; and, the University Council headed by University president Dr. Alicia P. Cabatingan and vice presidents Mr.
03.17.2017 Congratulations, USPian Junior High School Completers Class of 2017!!! 268 graduates/completers, 14 with high honors, 48 with honors
03.04.2017 University Strategic Planning Phase III with Dr. Cecilia B. Manikan @Main Function Room 03.18.2017 Congratulations, Senior High School for bagging GUGMA GITARA PEOPLE’S CHOICE!!! Thank you for promoting USPF as home of brilliant creators, MICHAEL ANGELOU ESPINOSA, MONICA ANN TANTUAN, and JAMES JHAILLE VINALON! Kudos to SHS principal DR. ALVIN E. ZAMORA & members of the faculty!
02.22.2017 on Don Vicente Rama: “great love for children, for education, for bonding is his greatest legacy” -His Excellency Most Rev. Jose S. Palma, D.D., Keynote Speaker
03.15.2017 Congratulations, USPian elementary school graduates class of 2017! 166 elementary school graduates, 71 loyalty awardees, 31 outstanding graduates with honors & special awards
15th DON VICENTE RAMA MEMORIAL LECTURE on the occasion of the 80th Charter Day of Cebu City 22nd Feb 2017 | USPF Theater for the Performing Arts
01.28.2017 Facilitated by University consultant Dr. Cecilia B. Manikan, USPF concludes the 2-day University Strategic Planning (Phase II) with the members of the USPF Board of Trustees, corporate members, academic and support services heads, alumni, faculty, student leaders, and staff.
01.19.2017 CHIGI-USPF coin bank collaborative project gifts trisikad to garbage collector. Compassion for Humanity International Group Incorporated (CHIGI) in collaboration with the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) gave one trisikad to garbage collector Michael Mandaue on January 5, 2017. Mandaue, father to five children and husband to another garbage collector, is chosen as the first beneficiary of the pilot coin bank fundraising project. Through an intensive survey, interview and ocular visit, CHIGI shortlisted ten garbage collectors as beneficiaries of the first coin bank fundraising project. CHIGI identified Mandaue as the first beneficiary with due consideration to family income, proactive and responsible attitude. CHIGI collaborated with USPF through vice president for administration Engr. Antonio “Toni” Lapingcao, Jr., who cascaded the fundraising drive to the director for student affairs services Rev. Fr. Bernard Monteron, M. Afr. and the entire USPF family. The University gathered a total of P3,400 for the trisikad. CHIGI representatives along with two USPian social work interns, Miss Eralyn Jocoy and Mr. Ronel Dalumpines, and documenter from the USPF business resource center, Mr. Melvin Asingua went to the dump site to deliver the trisikad. The pilot project I is under close observation and study for sustainability. For more information on CHIGI and how to donate to their cause, visit https://www.facebook.com/ compassion4humanity.net/ *information gathered from Eralyn Jocoy; photo by Melvin Asingua
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CENTER FOR RESEARCH, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT UPDATES WINNERS OF THE IN HOUSE RESEARCH CONGRESS S.Y. 2016 - 2017 Faculty & Non Teaching Category Panelist DR. ROSELLE RANARIO, DR. ROSELYN TAN & DR. ALBIM CABATINGAN BEST PAPER: JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Lahug Campus LEVEL OF AWARENESS AMONG GRADE 7 STUDENTS ON BULLYING by Genevieve Diaz, Maria Gemma Alkuino, Alfio Rex Soco, Merza Sansan, Mary Joy Cenia and Marvin Serad 2ND BEST: COLLEGE OF PHARMACY IN VITRO ANTICOAGULANT POTENTIAL OF CAULERPA SP. (“LATO”), EUCHEUMA SP. (“GUSO”), ANANAS COMOSUS (“PINEAPPLE”) PEELING AND PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (“GUAVA”) LEAF EXTRACTS IN ICR MICE by Althea T. Arenajo, Maria Maichol P. Ababan, Charlotte E. Villajuan, May Rose M. Lasam, Chiqui P. Young, Julie Lynn A. Reyes and Adrian P. Ybañez
3RD BEST: COLLEGE OF NURSING MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS IN TAKING NURSING DEGREE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF NURSING STUDENTS: BASIS FOR CAREER GUIDANCE by Christine Marie T. Sanchez, RN; Roelin Richard P. Sual, RN, MAN; and, Maria Virginia J. Tundag, RN, MAN CONSOLATION: COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES USPF PANTHERS HUNT: A MOBILE GAME APPLICATION by Raymundo P. Obrador, Jenalyn R. Bacus – Boctot, Marie Joy P. Morano, Jean Paul P. Ybanez and Marites S. Lanticse
CONSOLATION: SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGICAL INTERVENTION AND THE ACHIEVEMNENT LEVEL IN GENERAL MATHEMATICS AMONG GRADE 11 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS (STEM) TRACK OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES FOUNDATION: A PROGRAM by Keven M. Isiang, Emelia B. Obaner, Cherry May A. Janson, Sue Gayle Devaras – Marticio and Dr. Alvin E. Zamora
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WINNERS OF THE IN HOUSE RESEARCH CONGRESS S.Y. 2016 - 2017 Faculty & Non Teaching Category Panelist DR. ROSELLE RANARIO, DR. ROSELYN TAN & DR. ALBIM CABATINGAN STUDENT’S CATEGORY BEST PAPER: JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMabini Campus
THE PERCEPTIONS OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TOWARD HOMEWORK, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES FOUNDATION - MABINI CAMPUS, S.Y. 2016-2017 by Fritz Lheinard B. Aballe, Jules Nigel H. Demiar, Abigail Marie Therese H. Fuentes, Romulo Ericson L. Ng II and Jessica A. Ricaberte
2ND BEST: COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES
USPF PROCUREMENT TRACKER SYSTEM by Vance Henricks G. Patual, Jerone S. Meehleib, Metchel S. Bordalba and Angelica A. Borromeo
3RD BEST: SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
TEACHER’S PERSONALITY TRAITS AND THE CLASS ATTENDANCE OF THE JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS OF USPF, S.Y: 2016-2017 by Davidson B. Compuesto, Patrick S. Estella, Arnel S. Grayda, Rica Mae M. Moncada, Rofel Janssen B. Remolano and Ricci Hewitt D. Roda
CONSOLATION: SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT
RESILENCE: WHAT MAKES SMALL ENTREPREURIAL MEDIUM ENTREPRENEURS SURVIVE? by Mino, Mark
Nelwen; Benolirao, Derber; Tomawis, Prince Khalid; and, Mangubat, Alyana
Board Examination Passers COLLEGE OF EDUCATION UPDATES
LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS MARCH 2017 PASSERS
Elementary Education 1. Aller ,
Aldith Y.
2. Mesa ,
Flor Maly G.
Secondary Education 3. Balbaboco,
Honey Mae C.
4. Malolot,
Chenie Marie C.
5. Tadle ,
Divine Grace L.
USPian March 2017 LET Passers 1. Abasolo,
Donnalyn
2. Olandria,
Melvin(graduated, BS Nursing)
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Elementary School NEWSBITS
DANCE FROM YOUR HEART AND LOVE YOUR MUSIC, AND THE AUDIENCE WILL LOVE YOU IN RETURN. The BJMP Sayaw Kontra Droga Team rocks the University of Southern Philippines Foundation specifically in the Elementary School, Lahug Campus as hundreds of pupils joined the dance campaign against illegal drugs.
SHOWCASING A GLIMPSE OF PROLIFIC AND IGNITING SOUL.
Its mission is to promote awareness about Jail Congestion, Drug Addiction, and impact to the young generation and encourage dancing as one of the measures to prevent the worsening plight of drug problem. The BJMP team continues
University of Southern Philippines Foundation annually searches for individuals who deserved to be recognized according to their innate inclination. The nomination covers the elementary school pupils to college students who possessed the qualifications as enumerated in the guidelines set by the screening committee. Prior to the proclamation of winners, the nominees undergo series of eliminations as screened by the different department heads. This year’s search for USPF’s Finest was held at the Theater for the Performing Arts last March 11, 2017. The annual event showcased the pupils and students’ academic experiences and individual dreams and talents. The event was actively participated by the different academic levels and recognized student organizations. The phenomenal event will never be surprising without the help of Rev. Fr. Bernard Monteron, Director of the Student Affairs Services, who unselfishly contributed his
its advocacy and support of President Rodrigo Duterte’s war against illegal drugs. The surprising event was actively participated from all levels of the Elementary School together with their respective teachers. Dr. Elaine May S. Patiño, the Principal of the Elementary School, Mr. Arjay R. Pascual, ES SAS Coordinator, Ms. Elien O. Baay, ES Guidance Counselor of engaged and showcased their hidden dance movements as they followed the very energetic choreography of the BJMP team. The Elementary School teachers and staff were very much overwhelmed with the opportunity that the BJMP team shared to all the pupils. The day at the Elementary School indeed a very worth remembering experience and ended with fruitful knowledge against illegal drugs. (Arjay R. Pascual, SAS Coordinator)
expertise along with the help of the screening committees who imparted their expertise in choosing the best pupils/students for the search for USPF’s FINEST 2017. Winners were given certificates and medals after a comprehensive and scholarly-made deliberation as recognition on how actively they participated in this event. (Arjay R. Pascual, SAS COORDINATOR)
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Junior High School NEWSBITS
JUNIORS TOP CESAFI INTERSCHOOL COMPETITIONS 2017 In the recent Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Incorporated (CESAFI) interschool competitions the Junior high school representatives of the Lahug Campus garnered awards in the following events:
HIPHOP DANCE CONTEST
( March @ Abellana Sports Complex) Coaches: Ms. Lovelyn Feliciano & Mr. Drake Josh Rodriguez; 2nd Runner-up (Silver Medalists); Christjhelen Racho, Kervy Leopardas, Akin Khan Tomelden, Kyle Joshua Tumanda – Grade 10, Kimberly Mirafuentes - Grade 9, Aaron Josh Maxilom – Grade 8 and some Senior high school students.
IMPROMTU SPEAKING CONTEST (March 3 @ Southwestern University) Coach: Mrs. Mary Jane Muaña; Champion (Gold Medalist); Airielle Lee Ignacio – Grade 10
SPELLING COMPETITION
(February 4 @ Sacred Heart Ateneo de Cebu) Coach: Mrs. Mila Tuason; 2nd Runner-up (Silver Medalist): Selina Bayzon-Grade 10
8 USPian EduTECH participants with USPF Chairman of the Board of Trustees Mrs. Teresita Ponce
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EduTECH taps USPF as leader in Philippine launch
duTECH chose the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) to lead at the launching of EduTECH Philippines 2017 on February 21-22 at SMX Convention Center, Manila. The 2-day conference is designed with two tracks: Tertiary and K12 Education. Its purpose is geared toward producing a very practical, Philippine-focused agenda that will invite relevant discussions, share case studies and develop innovative ideas. Mr. Lester B. Gastala, USPF chief information officer, is designated as chairman of the K12 education track and roundtable moderator. He is identified as a sophisticated IT Project Management Professional (complete info: https://tinyurl. com/z68m59j). Mr. Gastala is a graduate of Asian Institute of Management specializing in IT Project Management. He holds a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science and a masters in Public Administration. Additionally, he is a Certified Information Security Vulnerability Management Professional as well as a Certified Peplink Engineer. His track record shows the successful leadership, management and
implementation of the following: (1) 1st Unbreakable University Internet in the Philippines which resulted to an estimated 60% savings on bandwidth cost; (2) 1st Cloud-Based controller-less network architecture implementation in the Philippines; (3) school IP migration, one of the largest in the country; and, (4) 1st dual platform environment for a premier international school which enabled Apple machines to seamlessly integrate systems, applications and share resources with Windows machines thereby creating a positive impact on curriculum due to ease of use as well as a deceleration of support issues to zero. Along with Mr. Gastala, USPian delegates at the conference comprised the following administrators and professionals: vice president Engr. Antonio Lapincao, Jr., quality assurance director Dr. Lucio A. Pulmones, chief librarian Dr. Virginia Mollaneda, senior high school principal Dr. Alvin E. Zamora, technical support head Engr. Clark Tumanda, and senior web developer Mr. Archievald Ranay.
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