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THE OFFICIAL QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES FOUNDATION • CEBU CITY • PHILIPPINES THIRD QUARTER ISSUE • JULY-SEPTEMBER 2016
ISSN (Online) 2508-044X ● ISSN (Print) 2508-0431 ● Copyright 2016
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Alumni legacies speak; performers astonish at the 2016 Don Agustin M. Jereza Memorial Lecture
T B Miss Emily Oliva H. Barriga engages the audience on the topic “The Animation Revolution: Transformative Impact and Contribution to Society” as the first keynote speaker at the Memorial Lecture. C Mr. Ryan G. Macasero interconnects with the audience on the topic “Digital Media Breakthroughs and Challenges” as the second keynote speaker at the Memorial Lecture D CIO Mr. Lester B. Gastala together with USPian student Miss Fe Flores impress the crowd with their rendition of “The Prayer” E WCOPA multi-awardeee and USPian alumnus Mr. Jake Juleous Bryan “The Show Violinist” Gacang electrifies everyone with his tribute performance F The 2016 Don Agustin M. Jereza Memorial Lecture is an annual tradition given in honor of the Grand Old Man on his birth anniversary
he 2016 Don Agustin M. Jereza Memorial Lecture tapped the millennials for topics that reside in the 21st century education and milieu. The lecture is held in the afternoon of the 128th birth anniversary of the Founding Father, the 28th of August at the Theater for the Performing Arts, USPF Lahug campus. Hosted by senior high school principal Dr. Alvin E. Zamora, the lecture opened with the USPF Chorale leading the audience to the singing of the doxology, Pambansang Awit, and the Loyalty Song. Instantaneously, Dr. Venus Empuerto, dean of the school of business and management and co-chairperson of the executive committee for AY 20162017, formally opened and welcomed the
attendees. She implicitly noted that the keynote speakers are the first legacies to speak at the Memorial Lecture. Subsequently, Dr. Odilon A. Maglasang, director for research, planning and development, vibrantly introduced the 1st keynote speaker, Miss Emily Oliva Higwit Barriga, “a USPian alumni legacy, one who is a direct bloodline of a true blooded USPian having inherited the core values and upbringing of a USPian father.” Miss Barriga is daughter to USPian high school alumnus class of ’75, the late artist Artemio Rosales Barriga and wife Emily Higwit Barriga, an Ireland-based nurse general. She tackled the topic The Animation Revolution: Transformative Impact and Contribution to Society with a brief introduction to the basics of
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animation and its evolution. She further discussed the countless benefits of animation utilization in entertainment, socio-politics, education, engineering, architecture, and medicine. Miss Barriga also went on to argue the negligible support given to the animation industry in the Philippines, the struggles of budding animators, and the hope that Philippines will have its name known in the animation industry in the future. She challenged the audience, “If Don Agustin stood up for what he believed in, about education and turning dreams into
reality, then we should too.” She finished the lecture with her reason for going into animation which is founded on the strong influence of her artist father, and concluded with her capstone project. (View Miss Barriga’s PREZIntation here: https://prezi.com/-tva-qonnbzk/theanimation-revolution) Dr. Helmer Montejo, director for information and marketing and the chairperson of the executive committee of AY 2016-2017, introduced the 2nd keynote speaker, Mr. Ryan Gajudo
Macasero, “a young journalist whose bloodline can be traced here at USPF.” Mr. Macasero is son to USPian high school alumni retired seafarer Edwin Colina Macasero and US-based nurse Editha Gajudo Macasero, crowned Miss USP in the late 70s. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations minor in Political Science from California State University, East Bay, USA. A regional correspondent of Rappler-Cebu, Mr. Macasero engaged the
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audience with the topic Digital Media: Breakthroughs and Challenges and briefly gave a background on the evolution of news from print to online. He further discussed the uniqueness of digital media: editorial independence, the fusion of broadcast and new technology, and the collaboration of veteran journalists and young digital natives in producing quality journalism. He interestingly expounded on the multi-task of a digital media person that works as print, television and online reporter all in one and revealed that smartphone is every multimedia journalist’s secret weapon. Additionally, he discussed the various challenges to journalism in the Philippines including infrastructure which includes access to technology and internet and as well as societal challenges such as libel, media corruption, intimidation and violence. He concluded his lecture with a challenge to join him and Rappler in the #NoPlaceForHate, a move that dismisses hate posts and encourages responsible online postings.
Thereafter, a tribute performance in honor of the Founding Father ensued. USPian AB Music alumnus Jake Juleous Bryan “The Show Violinist� Gacang, multi-winner at the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) 2016 in Long Beach, California rendered the audience in awe with a surprising entrance away from the limelight, playing the violin right in the control booth area, far across the stage with his signature hyperactive moves. Afterward, University president Dr. Alicia P. Cabatingan awarded the plaques and tokens to the keynote speakers, Miss Barriga and Mr. Macasero, with the assistance of vice president for academics
Dr. Agapito Clabesillas and vice president for administration Engr. Antonio Lapincao, Jr. USPF also awarded the tribute performer Mr. Gacang a plaque of appreciation handed by University president Dr. Alicia P. Cabatingan with the assistance of the college of arts and sciences dean Mr. Charles Roy Baguio and P20,000 token handed by finance director Mrs. Rosalina Jereza Sepulveda for the prestige and glory Mr. Gacang has given to the University as a USPian artist. An effervescent dance interlude is presented by the Bidlisiw Dance Troupe, whereafter the audience is set to receive the usual closing remarks. However,
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that was not the case. The brief vote of thanks given by chief information officer Mr. Lester B. Gastala is followed by his introduction of the PRISAA champion singer Miss Fe Flores who sang “The Prayer”, a first of its kind as a vote of thanks in the history of the Don Agustin M. Jereza Memorial Lecture. What truly brought the house down was the astonishment and disbelief of the audience when the University CIO Mr. Gastala himself joined the lady songbird and made his debut on the USPian stage like the Italian classical crossover tenor Bocelli—a grand finale! Cheers to Don Agustin, an inspiring father to us all!
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B Dr. Venus Empuerto opens the Don Agustin M. Jereza Memorial Lecture 2016 and welcomes the attendees
Note: The 128th Founder’s Day & Intramural Games 2016 photovideo documents are posted on the new USPF Office of Alumni & External Relations (a.k.a. ALEX) Facebook page and can be publicly accessed through the links provided: 1.
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The 2016 Don Agustin M. Jereza Memorial Lecture photos: http://tinyurl.com/ j4prm46 The USPF Cheerdance Competition 2016 photos: http://tinyurl.com/zm958a3 The USPF Cheerdance Competition 2016 videos: http://tinyurl.com/jsozn3o
C Dr. Helmer B. Montejo introduces the 2nd Memorial Lecture speaker D Dr. Odilon A. Maglasang introduces the 1st Memorial Lecture speaker E Mr. Lester B. Gastala delivers the vote of thanks
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USPF INAUGURATES UNIVERSITYDEVELOPED RFID SYSTEM B
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niversity of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) inaugurated its University-developed Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) System Ver1.0. last Sept 23. The USPF RFID system is the 1st University-developed RFID in the Visayas. The software is developed by ICT professionals composed of USPian alumni and employees: Mr. Archievald Ranay, senior programmer (BSIT class of 2014); Mr. John Andrie Pareja, junior programmer (BSIT class of 2014); Engr. Clark Tumanda, technical support group head; Engr. Benjamin de la Cerna III, network engineer; Mr. Nathaniel Cilocilo, technical support specialist (BSIT class of 2014); Mr. Nino Lane, helpdesk support staff; and, Mr. Lester Gastala, chief information officer and overall project manager for the 1st RFID In-House System Development of USPF. For the hardware, USPF partners with GigaWorkz Technologies, the sole distributor of Russian-made PERCo turnstile and access control system for the RFID entrance. Aside from its energyefficient detail with only 12 volts to power up, it follows the international standard which is dust-, water-, and weather-proof. USPF and GigaWorkz Technologies also tap Russia-Serbia for the uFR RFID reader. The blessing of the new technology is officiated by USPian alumnus and SAS
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B University president Dr. Alicia P. Cabatingan (2nd from right) and finance director Mrs. Rosalina Jereza Sepulveda (2nd from left) cut the ribbon to formally open the RFID system entrance and exit with the assistance of CIO Mr. Lester B. Gastala and protocol officer Dr. Alvin E. Zamora C The ICT professionals pose for posterity with senior high school principal and protocol officer Dr. Alvin E. Zamora, students affairs services director and University chaplain Rev. Fr. Bernard Monteron, CIO Mr. Lester B. Gastala, physical plant and facilities director Mr. Michael Mercado, and director for libraries Dr. Virginia Mollaneda D The University Council and staff led by Dr. Alicia P. Cabatingan with ICT professionals pose prior the formalities
director Rev. Fr. Bernard Monteron, M.Afr. Ceremonial cutting of the ribbon is done by University president Dr. Alicia P. Cabatingan with the assistance of finance director Mrs. Rosalina Jereza Sepulveda and chief information officer Mr. Lester Gastala. Members of the USPF University Council were the first to try the RFID control system.
CDN press release: http://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/108811/ uspf-inaugurates-university-developed-rfid-system#ixzz4PZvwY2AE
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USPF Achieves 1st Solar-Powered University Building in Cebu University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) walks the talk on solar power and energy conservation! USPF invested 9.1 million for 440 solar panels installation which started in Aug 2016 and set for completion in midNov 2016. The pre-installation feasibility study yielded an almost P300,000 savings per month once solar energy powers up the entire Don Agustin Jereza Hall. The USPF Don Agustin Jereza Hall a.k.a “Nursing Building” which houses the College of Nursing (CON), College of Computer Studies (CCS), College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA), Senior High School (SHS) and SEED Center and equip with facilities including an as-needed elevator going up to the 4th floor, Speech Lab 2, and Theater for the Performing Arts is the highest cost-consuming building of all the USPF infrastructures in both Lahug and Mabini campuses. Focused on the institutional strategy of “transforming USPF into a dynamic high-tech, high-touch learning organization in keeping with global standards in education and workplace
requirements,” USPF partners with Sasonbi for the design and construction needs of the solar power installation. Sansobi, Inc., a Manila-based company, considers the building roof, sun position, and the monthly electrical consumption in the drone-assisted feasibility study prior the installation. USPF and Sansobi work with Canadian Solar of Canada for the solar panels and as well as ABB and Schneider of Germany for the SMA inverter and breakers. In retrospect, the solar project is intricately discussed among the USPF board of trustees and is raised at the Strategic Planning and WBLS training with Prof. Cecilia B. Manikan in the early part of 2015. The solar project is a collaborative work of the office of the VP for administration headed by Engr. Antonio Lapingcao, Jr., the office of the physical plant and facilities director Mr. Michael Mercado with Mr. John Michael Lim, and procurement manager Mr. Bryan Jereza; the office of the finance director Mrs. Rosalina Jereza Sepulveda; and, the college of engineering and architecture (CEA)
headed by OIC dean Engr. Mario Arnaiz. Related post: https://www.instagram. com/p/BLvp_jzgXpy #uspf #uspfalex #solarenergy
USPF activates 1st University-based ESL Center in Cebu
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he University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Synergy of English Education & Development (SEED) Center is granted the Certificate of TVET Program Registration with qualifications to offer the program English as a Second Language (ESL) –Beginner Level, the first University-based ESL center in Cebu. The certification is issued by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) regional director Florencio F. Sunico, Jr., CESO III on September 23, 2016. USPF-SEED is ably managed by Dr. Helmer B. Montejo, a TESDA accredited ESL NCII competency assessor and as well as ESL NCII trainer. According to Dr. Montejo, there is a greater advantage for
(L-R) USPF-SEED Center manager Dr. Montejo and administrative assistant Ms. Philine Cuevas pose here holding the TESDA certifications for USPF-SEED Center. USPF-SEED ESL program trainees. While ESL centers abound in Cebu, the edge of USPF-SEED ESL training completers is
the National Competency certification by not only TESDA but also the University. The first batch of ESL trainees comes from Hosei University of Japan. All twenty-seven students are up for a 35-day or 160 hours lessons on the four core competencies: (1) develop skills in reading and writing in English language, (2) develop skills in speaking and listening in English language, (3) communicate by interviewing people, and (4) communicate by answering simple questions. For USPF-SEED Center queries, please communicate with administrative assistant and USPian BSC-Management class of 2000 alumna Ms. Philine Cuevas at mobile numbers 0942.242.1174 and email seed@uspf.edu.ph cc: uspfseed@gmail.com.
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USPF adds new School rules Elementary North District 7 School building U Elementary
niversity of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Elementary School competed against six other schools in North District 7 for the Mr.& Miss District Meet 2016 last September 23, 2016 at Barangay Luz, Cebu City. USPF representative Miss ANIKA RUSIANA is proclaimed 1st Runner-Up in the Miss District Meet 2016 category while the title Mr. District Meet 2016 is awarded to USPF representative Master RHEINZTEIN SAAVEDRA. Saadvedra will move forward as the representative of District 7 in the Unit Meet for CEBU CITY OLYMPICS. Congratulations to USPF Elementary School faculty led by Dr. Elaine SangrePatino with pageant coach Mx. Harvey Tan and to the supportive parents, family & friends of Miss Rusiana and Master Saavedra!
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SPF built another elementary school structure in the Lahug campus to comfortably accommodate the growing population and need of the USPian millennial pupils. The new 2-storey elementary school infrastructure which works with nature at the core of its construction, preserving the antediluvian trees that have grown witness to the colorful childhood of USPians, is inaugurated on September 8, 2016. USPian alumni architect brothers Archt. Dennis Dan T. Nuñez (Arki class of 2004) and Archt. Dallin Dale T. Nuñez (Arki class of 2014) designed the environment-friendly structure which holds 5 classrooms with all-LED lights and
fit concrete flooring, a shaded playground strategically situated at the ground floor, a PWD-friendly access ramp, and a garden which is given as a gift by Cebu-based partner contractor JakbiltKonstrukt Corporation. The 5-month construction of the building finished on time. By Summer 2017, a bridge of ease that connects both old and new elementary school buildings is set for construction. For more information about the USPF elementary school, please phone ES principal Dr. Elaine Sangre-Patiño at (032) 414 8773. For information about the USPian architect brothers, visit http:// cebuarchitects.com
USPF representatives Miss ANIKA RUSIANA, Miss District Meet 2016 1st Runner-Up, and Mr. District Meet 2016 Master RHEINZTEIN SAAVEDRA hold their trophies and certificates
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The USPF family gathers at the thanksgiving mass and floral offering in celebration of the 128th birth anniversary of USPF Founding Father Don Agustin M. Jereza Head & Editor-in-Chief KATHLEEN B. SOLON-VILLANEZA, PhD│Associate Editor JANET ARCANA, EdD │Managing Editor ALVIN E. ZAMORA, EdD│ Content Producer WILZEN D. BERMOY│ Alumni Editors Across Continents JEFF B. VASQUEZ (AUSTRALIA-New Zealand) ● JOSEPH ENRIQUEZ (UAE) ● RAE JESSICA ENRIQUEZ (ASIA-Singapore) ● MARIA JANET DAJAO (AMERICAS-Canada) ● KARREN BANDAJON (AMERICAS-USA) ● JUVILYN DILAO (UAE) ● JOSEPH FRANZ LANZADERAS (ASIA-Brunei Darrusalam) ● LORDSON OBRE (ASIA-Malaysia) ● ARLENE BUANJUG-ROLDAN (ASIA-Philippines) │ Resident Writers & Contributors Elementary School AGNES GUMANDOY (Mabini campus) High School MARY JANE MUAÑA (Lahug campus) ● EMELIA OBANER (Mabini campus) College of Arts & Sciences ROWENA NERVES ● ROSARIO E. SEQUITIN College of Education JANE EVITA NGO, EdD│ Layout Artist EDIK DOLOTINA │ Administrative Staff CRISLYN PANAL