THE OFFICIAL QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES FOUNDATION • CEBU CITY • PHILIPPINES FIRST QUARTER ISSUE • JANUARY-MARCH 2018
ISSN (Online) 2508-044X • ISSN (Print) 2508-0431 • Copyright 2017 USPF and Waseda Saga Junior High School (WSHS), Japan signed the certificate of partnership on cultural and sports exchange program on March 7, 2018 at the Ronald R. Duterte Theater for the Performing Arts, USPF Lahug campus. USPF vice president for academics Dr. Alolor and WSHS 3rd year head teacher Mr. Kyota Yamakawa signed the certificate of the exchange program. The program opened with the invocation, followed by the Philippine National Anthem and the Japan National Anthem. The Sinulog opening salvo by the USPF Bidlisiw Dance Troupe stirred the audience. VP Alolor gave the welcome address. Then, WSHS faculty member Mr. Hiroyuki Tamura and USPF senior high school principal Dr. Alvin Zamora explained program rationale. Introduction of schools followed: USPF showed an audio-visual presentation and presented Filipino traditional dances; WSHS also showed an audio-visual
presentation and showcased the Otagei Japanese dance. A break out session occurred next: the cultural exchange included traditional Japanese art and games and Filipino Sinulog dance and delicacies at the Dr. Ronald R. Duterte Theater for the Performing Arts; sports exchange exercised a friendly basketball match between WSJHS and USPF at the Eladio Villa Memorial Gymnasium. At the closing ceremonies, USPF Chorale serenaded the audience. Then, heads and faculty members of both schools exchanged souvenirs and country flags. An interactive Tinikling dance closed the event. The exchange program organizers included the director for student affairs services Rev. Fr. Dr. Bernard Monteron, basic education principals Dr. Alvin Zamora and Mrs. Durano, and the director for athletics and cultural affairs Mr. Glenn Albutra. The lady and master of ceremonies Miss Ricci Hewitt Roda and Mr. Ian Rosales smoothly managed the program flow.
USPF, WASEDA SAGA JAPAN FORGE PARTNERSHIP
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USPF joins PINOYCARE’S NEW ZEALAND Educ Tour 2018 University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) joined PinoyCare Visa (PCV)-organized New Zealand Educator’s Tour 2018 along with three other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) of Cebu on March 21-30. Cebu educators and HEIs included USPF director for alumni and external relations Dr. Kathleen Solon-Villaneza; University of Cebu (UC) vice chancellors Dr. Ulysses Aparace, Dr. Ofelia Mana, and Dr. Anna Liza Son; University of the Visayas (UV) director for research and development Dr. Brian Vasquez; and, Cebu Doctor’s University (CDU) College of Arts and Sciences dean and concurrent university registrar and senior high school principal Atty. Roel S. Hortelano. CEO and President of PCV Niña Ompoc Mabatid personally arranged the details and ensured the smoothness of the tour with her vibrant PCV vice president and general manager Aliriza Lagradilla and Asia area manager Judah Cohen.
PCV NZ Educator’s Tour 2018 kicked off with visits to four Auckland schools and one Tauranga school. In Auckland, the educators visited the following academic institutions: International College Auckland (ICA), Cornell Institute of Business and Technology (Cornell), New Zealand Skills and Education Group (NZSEG), and Massey University. The educators also visited EmployNZ Tertiary Institute in Tauranga, the Bay of Plenty. In Tauranga, EmployNZ managing director Jay Banner, general manager for sales and marketing Justin Morris, and general manager for service delivery Pia Kakau led the Cebu educators to Māori Rickon for an educational tour on Mount Maunganui and lecture on the Māori culture. Apart from the business visits to schools, PCV also arranged three other important activities for the educators: a tour to the famous Hobbiton Movie Set, the place that captures and brings to life
Tolkein’s fiction Lord of the Rings home of the hobbits in Matamata; a social event with the Filipino community in Pukekohe; and, a tour to the cultural sites of Rotorua including Te Puia which showcased the NZ national bird Kiwi and the famous geysers. PCV NZ Educator’s Tour 2018 strengthened the agreement between PCV and USPF which was inked in October 2017. After the NZ tour, USPF earned four ongoing Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding among NZ schools, USPF and PCV. The partnership focused on the Study-Work Program that opens opportunities for USPian students to study in New Zealand and Canada while legally working on the side. For more information on the studywork program, email USPF external relations at celarassist@uspf.edu.ph or visit PinoyCare Visa at http://www. pinoycarevisa.com.
Cebu HEI administrators: (L-R) Dr. Maña, Dr. Son, Atty. Hortelano, Dr. Aparece, Dr. Solon-Villaneza, and Dr. Vasquez
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USPF STUDENTS present research papers in CAMBODIA University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Master of Arts in Education major in English Language Teaching (MAEDELT) students presented five papers at the 14th CamTESOL Conference in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Ferlin Jaco, Rodel Solera, Aibel Ugay and Analyn Giganto shared their studies to like-minded individuals at the conference. They were under the advisory of graduate school professor and director for alumni & external relations Dr. Kathleen SolonVillaneza. Accompanied by their forceful College of Education (COED) dean Dr. Janet Arcana, the graduate school students who hail from Bantayan Island, Surigao and Ilo-ilo presented the following individual and collaborative papers: (1) “Storyboards: Engaging Students With Reading” by Ferlin Jaco & Charleene Dawn Bayot; (2) “Students’ Perception Towards Using
English-Hiligaynon Code Switching In Remedial Reading Class” by Ferlin Jaco; (3) “The Efficacy Of Integrating Audiovisual Language Learning” by Rodel Solera & Francis Paje; (4) “The Extent of Contextual Comprehension of Semantic Adjectives Small, Little, Big, and Large” by Aibel Ugay; and, (5) “The Effect of Guided Reading Instruction on Reading Achievement” by Analyn Giganto & Merulina Nervida. COED dean Arcana strongly collaborates with the university’s Center for Research, Planning and Development director Dr. Odilon A. Maglasang in the area of research writing and research presentation in local, national and
USPF delegates in Cambodia. (L-R) Aibel Ugay, Analyn Giganto, Rodel Solera, dean Dr. Janet Arcana (standing), and Ferlin Jaco
international conferences. This is the second batch of graduate school students who successfully presented their papers abroad. Previously, MAEDELT student Ms. Charis Ajoc presented a paper in July 2017 at the GENTEFL International Conference in Bangkok, Thailand.
UNIVERSITY DAYS 2018 RUNDOWN The USPF 69th University Days held on February 11-17 and 2628, 2018 was a great success notwithstanding the challenges due to inclement weather, which affected the original schedule of activities. EXECOM 2017-2018 Chairperson Dr. Venus Empuerto gave the following official results and rundown of activities: ●FEB 12 ● MUSICAL COMPETITION Elementary Division SOLO Category : Champion - Mabini Campus; 1st Runnerup- Lahug Campus; 2nd Runner-up - Lahug Campus│ DUET Category: Champion - Lahug Campus; 1st Runner-up- Lahug Campus; 2nd Runner-up- Mabini Campus│ High School Division │SOLO Category : Champion - Mabini Campus; 1st Runner-up - Lahug Campus; 2nd Runner-up -Senior High School │ DUET Category: Champion- Mabini Campus; 1st Runner-
up - Senior High School; 2nd Runnerup- Lahug Campus│ College Division SOLO Category: Champion- COED; 1st Runner-up- CAS; 2nd Runner-up - CEA; DUET Category: Champion- CON; 1st Runner-up- CEA; 2nd Runner-up-CAS ● LITERARY COMPETITION High School Division Oration : Champion- Senior High School; 1st Runner-up- Mabini Campus; 2nd Runner-up Lahug Campus │ College Division Oration : ChampionCOA; 1st Runner-up- SBM; 2nd Runner-up – COED │ Impromptu : Champion - COED; 1st Runner-up- SBM; 2nd Runnerup- CAS ● ACADEMIC COMPETITION: Champion- Senior High School; 1st nd Runner-up- COED; 2 Runner-up- CON ●FEB 17 ● MISS USPF 2018 Mariz Jane Badiali (Senior High School); 1st Runner-up Nathalia Veloso (COPh); 2nd Runner-up Chayryl Gamallo (CON); 3rd Runner-up Rianne Candice Saligue (JHS Lahug); 4th Runner-up Shanice Heart Ysmael (JHS
Lahug) │ Special Awards Miss Photogenic Shanice Heart Ysmael (JHS Lahug); Miss AVON Kreystel Dela Pena (SBM); Miss Friendship Sakina Mijan (JHS Mabini); Peoples’ Choice Award Christine See (CAS); Best in Fun Wear Shanice Heart Ysmael (JHS Lahug); Best In Fantasy Costume Rianne Candice Saligue (JHS Lahug); Best In Talent Mariz Jane Badiali (Senior High School); Best in Evening Gown Shanice Heart Ysmael (JHS Lahug). Other non-contest activities were also successful: ●FEB 17: Alumni Homecoming and the Blessing of Centro Caffé ●FEB 12: Opening Ceremony ( with local and foreign students’ participation) ●FEB 13: Memorial Mass & Floral Offering; Scientific Lecture ●FEB 15: To Sir and Ma’am with Love; Partnership Day ( with partner barangays c/o SBM, COA, CCS) ●FEB 19: Smokers’ Night ●FEB 26: Ang Mga Dula sa Kultura: The Launching of Ang Bantawan ni Nyor Toting.
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CENTER FOR RESEARCH, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
UPDATES PANELIST:
Mr. Anthony Mercado, Dr. Mia Corpuz, Dr. Leovigildo Manalo
BIG WINNERS AT THE 2018 IN-HOUSE RESEARCH CONGRESS FACULTY & NON-TEACHING CATEGORY BEST PAPER: COLLEGE OF NURSING RESEARCH CAPABILITY, MOTIVATION AND PRODUCTIVITY OF THE ACADEMIC STAFF IN A PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION IN CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES by Victor P. Degamo, Venus J. Llerin And Erlinda M. Guzman
STUDENT CATEGORY BEST PAPER: COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE THE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF EGGSHELL MIXED AND COMMERCIALLY PREPARED HOLLOW BLOCKS by Karl M. Magno, Jethro Jake M. Manalili, Charlene Mae Z. Ong and Lorenzo S. Ordiz
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WINNERS OF THE IN HOUSE RESEARCH CONGRESS S.Y. 2017- 2018 Faculty & Non-Teaching Category
WINNERS OF THE IN HOUSE RESEARCH CONGRESS S.Y. 2017- 2018 Student Category
2ND BEST: COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES USPF DIGITAL CLASSROOM LEARNING SYSTEM by Boi Archievald A. Ranay, Jenalyn R. Bacus-Boctot, Raymundo P.Obrador, Marie Joy P. Morano and Jean Paul P. Ybanez
2ND BEST: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION OUTDOOR PLAY AND TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION IN TEACHING GRADE TWO PUPILS by Jobelyn Duterte and Allen Marie Villarin
3RD BEST: GUIDANCE CENTER
3RD BEST: COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
THRIVE AND SURVIVE: EXPLORING ADOLESECENTS WITH SPECIAL CASES by Elien O. Baay, Jejomarie Amparo P. Calunsag, Maricille M. Espina, Patrick C. Flores, Lyn Heart A. Jala, Aron Harold G. Pamoso, Mechelle S. Rama and Beberly A. Tejero
THE POTENTIAL WOUND HEALING ACTIVITY OF TABON-TABON (Atunan Racemosa) FRUIT EXTRACT ON ICR MICE by Lovely Rose V. Cadavez, Krystelle Jade B. Jorquia, Michael Anthony L. Moran, Modest Nino Muyco and Lowell Robert Sacay
CONSOLATION: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES STORY TELLING IN SCIENCE TEACHING by Dr. Haydee C. Gabriel
CONSOLATION: COLLEGE OF NURSING SPECIAL NEEDS ENROLLED IN SELECTED PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN CEBU CITY by Reena Angelique B. Española, Francis Angelo G. Lavastilla, Christian Jade D. Gesultra, Mary Jacibill L. Budiongan and Oshin Mae C. Momo
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College of Engineering & Architecture
BOARD EXAMINATION PASSERS ARCHITECTURE January 2018 1. Soberano, Jacob L. June 2017 1. Del Mar, Arlan June A. 2. Perez, Ronald J. January 2017 1. Uypuanco, Antonio Carlos M. June 2016 1. Gulfan, Joefel 2. Bangyao, George 3. Sato, Armando January 2016 1. Cabrera, Jeb Ferdinand 2. Olitres, Jeffrey ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING April 2016 1. Genebraldo, Aerl GEODETIC ENGINEERING October 2017 1. Eco, Ronilito G. 2. Lequigan, Raymond J. 3. Macamimis, Misuari B. 4. Polvorosa, Prince Nicole D. 5. Vaño, Jose Bryan P. October 2016 1. Alcover, Antonio 2. Anciano, Anjenet 3. Campo, Reggie 4. Cañete, Nikki Van 5. Enriquez, Paul Adriane 6. Maquiling, Starets 7. Padayhag, Carlo 8. Paje, Nikko 9. Puod, FG 10. Quiñineza, Peter James 11. Sumaculub, Rolein Ver CIVIL ENGINEERING November 2017 1. Arranguez, Joshua Steven A. 2. Lee, Vincent Keinan F. 3. Mutia, Diosa Jane B. 4. Pedrosa, Ric Anthony II 5. Tinoy, Denmark S. May 2017 1. Pascua, Franly Elizalde E. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING September 2017 1. Bontilao, John Anthony
USPF High School ‘71 celebrates 47th anniversary University of Southern Phils. Foundation (USPF) High School class of 1971 celebrated their 47th anniversary on March 3, 2018 at City Sports Ayala. More than forty classmates, family and friends attended the affair which started with a holy mass celebrated by Rev. Fr. Renan Obregon, OAD. After the luncheon, a short program took place. Ms. Clarissa Villaflor gave the invocation; Mrs. Basilides Bandajon led the singing of the Phil. National Anthem and the USPF Loyalty Song; Mr. Jaen welcomed everyone and introduced the keynote speaker who just flew in from Los Angeles, USA, Mr. Warlito Noval, then Corps Commander of the class in the Phil. Military Training back in high school. The program formally closed with words from Mr. Jose Salvador. The 47th anniversary highlighted stories of how far HS class of ‘71 have come, the friendships forged, classmates who have gone before them, and the shared memories of their time’s notable places. On their second consecutive year now, HS Class of ‘71 thru dynamic president and class lead organizer,
Mr. Rey Jaen, together with reunion committee members Ms. Fe CorroMabitad, Mrs. Carmeli Caglawan, and Mr. Johnny Paras, gathered their classmates on a two-day reunion, an important initiative to rev up everyone for their Golden Anniversary in 2021. For an engaging conversation with HS class of ‘71, join them at https:// www.facebook.com/usphighschool. mabinicampus
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USPF Quarterly is a newsmagazine publication that gathers University activities for a scope of three months: 1st quarter (January-March); 2nd quarter (April-June); 3rd quarter (July-September); 4th quarter (October-December); and, depending on urgency, the USPF Quarterly may release special issues. USPF Quarterly is registered at the National Library of the Philippines with ISSN (Online) 2508044X • ISSN (Print) 2508-0431 • Copyright 2016.
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Community Outreach Program & Extension Services
NEWSBITS COPES implemented activities for the 1st Quarter of AY 2017-2018: Jan 27, Feb 3, and Feb 10 • College of Computer Studies conducted multi-media training to the youths of partner barangays on Feb 15 • College of Accountancy conducted book keeping seminar • School of Business & Management conducted a simple baking lesson • College of Pharmacy sponsored a community medical mission at barangay Babag, Cebu City and served 100 senior citizens as clients • ALL the participants of the Computer training on Multi Media, Baking and Book keeping attended the 1st Partnership Day in Celebration of USPF DAYS 2018. Mar 9 • College of Arts & Sciences conducted the Parenting Skills Training attended by 35 parents (mostly women). The dean and professors joined. Students from the CAS departments of Social Work, Music, and Psychology also participated. Additionally, CAS organized the Story Telling and Music Appreciation activities with 35 day care and elementary school pupil attendees. Mar 26 • University Libraries conducted the Book Donation and short lecture discussion on books management. More than 200 books were donated to the newly renovated Barangay San Miguel Learning Resource Center of Cordova municipality, first among four partner barangays of the University. The Director for Libraries and two librarians discussed with the barangay aides. • College of Engineering & Architecture conducted House to House Electrical Wiring Monitoring for Fire Prevention and Safety Measure. The OIC Dean, 4 professors, and 16 engineering students surveyed 2 out of 6 puroks and monitored 48 houses. The activity
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is also intended for the 3 other partner barangays in the Municipality of Cordova. Completion schedule of said activity is scheduled on the 1st semester of AY 2018-19. Developments at the Office of COPES. The Director prepared the partner communities thru meeting with parents and consultations with private organization leaders and local government unit officials. Additionally, the director consulted with a lawyer, visited the communities and initiated a verbal agreement to provide notary service with minimal fees of 50 pesos per document. Moreover, the COPE director re-established partnership with Japan Intertrade CallCenter Corp-Newtype International Language School (JICC-NILLS) at IT Park for the continued charity work once a month at Barangay San Miguel, Cordova. In addition, these activities followed: • USPF-COPES hosted the Feb 21 plenary session of the 2nd Philippine Environment Summit. The summit was held on Feb 20-22, 2018 at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino, Lahug, Cebu City. • On Mar 15-17, COPES conducted the Organizational Development and Strategic Planning for the HOME of CSWDO – Mandaue City. The USPF Chairperson of Social Work Department trained the participants. Partnership between USPF and CSWDO has been established. • On Mar 17, COPES steered the Problem Needs Analysis WS for the two fisher folks organizations of Bangbang, Cordova with 14 fishermen attendees. Apart from the activity being a requirement for the livelihood project scheduled for implementation at the end of April to the 2nd week of May 2018, enhancement of organizational consciousness was targeted. • On Mar 26, COPES director attended the meeting with Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management. For interest in charitable activities, outreach program and extension services, please tap COPES director Mr. Edgar Gahisan at egahisan@uspf.edu.ph
Centro Caffé is situated inside University of Southern Philippine Foundation, Salinas Drive, Lahug Cebu City, one of the busiest streets in Lahug. Salinas Drive attracts good levels of people due to the surrounding businesses such as the restaurants, malls and hotels near the University. Due to the density of residential housing within the surrounding area, there is a significant market “right at the doorstep”. Also, as Centro Caffé is located within a strata complex it is an easy reach for all of the residents of the strata block. There are also many businesses within the area who use Centro Caffé for take away coffees and associated products. Centro Caffé is a 34 seat café, with 16 seats outside on a patio area and with 11 seats inside. It has been custom designed, with minimalist, “trendy” décor inside and out. Centro Caffé faces North, thereby receiving a large amount of morning and afternoon sun. This provides warmth to what is a very popular exterior seating area. As the pavement in this area is very wide, there is only moderate disturbance from passing traffic. The large glass panelled interior is also kept pleasantly warm by the prevailing sunshine. An emphasis is placed on relaxation, with an ample supply of newspapers and international magazines which encourage the customer to spend longer in the café. It is significantly different to other café competitors within the area, who focus more on take away food Cafes. Centro Caffé is a sophisticated café that appeals to an upmarket segment with high levels of disposable income and increasing leisure time The menu is not extensive, but provides a good range of options for the customer. The size of the menu is very much in keeping with the size of the operation and the facilities at our disposal. The food we sell has to satisfy three components: 1. High Margin 2. Easy to prepare 3. Good quality. It is critical that we have menu items that are easy to prepare as this allows us to reduce the barista’s time taken to prep ingredients as well as reducing the time that the food takes to be cooked and served. Coffee also plays an important part in our business as it is both a “feeder” for cross sales and an extremely profitable product (approximately 80% profit). Coffee brings people in and chances are they will buy another product to go with their coffee. At Centro Caffé , fast friendly service is part of the product. There is no room for glum faces or bad days. Staffs are actors and their job is the stage. Not only does a staff have to be actors, they have to be salespeople too! In all aspects of our service we appreciate the empirical need for staff to be themselves, and to express their individuality.
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