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The President's Corner: Science and Technology for National CompetitivenessBy Dr. Ester Albano Garcia

Annie Albania: Boxing's Queen of the Ring By Angelo M. Vergel De Dios

Dr. Ricca Mae Villareal Roco: Extending Excellence By Angelo M. Vergel De Dios

"Do Not Be Afraid of Greatness" By Dr. Ricca Mae V. Roco

"UE is the Reason Why I'm Here" By Engr. Ian Wildon A. Dizon

Max Balatbat and the Story He Wants to TellBy Angelo M. Vergel De Dios

UE Law Dean Conferred Honorary Degree by Hawaiian University

UE's 2008-2010 College Student Achievers Recognized

Men's Athletics Team Regains UAAP Championship!

UE Weightlifters Still Unbeatable as Powerlifting Champs!

UE's Winning SY 2009-2010 Athletes Recognized

EHSD Hosts Teaching-Learning Seminar By Principal Benilda L. Santos

UE's ESLS Student Achievers Recognized

UE's EHSD Student Achievers Recognized

Former UE VP's Book Published by Dawn Alumni

Tales of the Longest-Staying Malacañang Resident Except for One By Mr. Jose A. Carillo

UE Alumnus Gives Valuable Workshop for HRM Faculty Members

UE Student Hailed as 2009 Jose Rizal Model Student

UE and the Challenges of the 21st Century and Globalization �By�Ottovon�Bismarck M. Dolorico

UE Christmas 2009: Giving, Loving, Celebrating

Introducing Justice Normandie Pizarro By Dean Amado D. Valdez

Lessons from a Seasoned Warrior By Justice Normandie B. Pizarro

Introducing Ambassador Minda Calaguian Cruz By�Dean�Eleanor�R.�Javier

The Start of the School of Life By Ambassador Minda Calaguian Cruz

Introducing Mr. Jaime Del Barrio Jr.By�Principal�Nieva�J.�Discipulo

"Prepare Yourselves for Greater Responsibilities Ahead" By Mr. Jaime L. Del Barrio Jr.

Introducing Col. Raul Medina By Principal Benilda L. Santos

"Be Not Afraid to Set a Grand Vision for Yourself" By Col. Raul Z. Medina

The UE Honor Roll, SY 2009-2010

UE's Administrative Services Director Antonio De Guzman, 73

"We Shall Continue to Be Inspired by His Zest for Life" By President Ester A. Garcia

UE Football Coach Lloyd James Lim, 36

Longtime UE Registrar Romeo Armada, 67

"'Romy' Rhymes with 'Lualhati'" By President Ester A. Garcia

Some�of�the�achievers�and�leaders�featured�in�this�issue: (top�row,�from�left)�Dr.�Ricca�Mae�Roco,�Justice�Normandie�Pizarro, Ambassador Minda Calaguian Cruz, Ms. Annie Albania,�(2nd�row,�from�left)�Mr.�Jaime�Del�Barrio�Jr.,�Col.�Raul�Medina,�(3rd�row,�from�left)�Director�Remedios�Porio,�Mr. Allen Mercado, Dean Amado Valdez, Mr. Raul Gonzalez, (bottom�row,�from�left)�Prof.�Alex�De�Jesus,�Atty.�Antonio�De�Guzman Sr., Mr. Romeo Armada and Coach Lloyd James Lim.

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The UE Honor Roll, SY 2009-2010

Longtime UE Registrar Romeo Armada, 67

A Tribute to a Friend By Prof. Mercy L. Candelaria

"We Are So Blessed to Have Had a Father Like You" By Ria Claire F. Armada

An Obituary: Former UE Chairman-CEO P. O. Domingo, Remembered on His Second Death Anniversary

Accomplished CFA Professor Alex De Jesus, 49

Missing Alex By�Prof.�Ellen�D.�Villanueva Sir DJ (CFA Faculty Member, 1994-2010) By Prof. Ruby G. Sapaula

Key Principles of Good Corporate Governance By�Mr.�Gregorio�S.�Navarro

Youth Weigh in on Ethics By Mr. Sonny B. Coloma

AMCHAM Executive Director Talks on How RP Can Sustain Economic Growth By Prof. Romeo P. Sy

UE Manila's Accounting Teachers Get Accredited

JPIA: Then, Now and Tomorrow By Mr. Andre D. Onido

JPIA: Reaping the Fruits of Hard Work

CBA Reaps Awards in ENEDA National Conference

3-Peat by UE Trio at Nicanor Reyes Cup Engineering Sophomores are Physics Quiz Runners-Up

Longtime SAO Director Bids UE Adieu

"She Will Always Be My Mentor" By�Dexter�A.�Villanueva "The Difference You Make is Your Own Best Reward" By�Alvin�T.�Go

"She Will Always Be My Grandma" By Patrick John E. Famillaran

Team Vanilla's "ShortCut" Success Continues By Prof. Mary Kathleen�G.�Javillonar

Training Korean Students in English Speaking at UE Caloocan �By�Prof.�Josefina�C.�Advincula

UE Arts Month 2010: Ani ng Sining sa UE 2010

This Faculty Member's Graduate School Experience By Dr. Ma. Joycelyn A. Go-Monilla

Second-Language Acquisition as the Goal By Prof. Mark G. Fabella

Of Technological Innovations in Teaching English By Prof. Romeo Y. Martin

The Gospel of Care and Compassion By Prof. Roland F. Madeja

UE Libraries Director Visits Library of Malaysia's Oldest University

Cooperative Writing in the Language Classroom By Prof. Ma. Victoria Z. Godinez

Pagod Na By�Supt.�Cornelio�T.�Marcelino

A Short Story: Roses for the Man in the Corner By Prof. Menandro M. Mortel

Infrastructure Report By Director Augusto M. Valdes

What's New @ Your Library By�Director�Loreto�T.�Garcia

J a n u a r y - J u n e 2 0 1 0

If�I�wERE�ASKED�whAT�fEATuRE�STANDS�OuT�AS�ThE�dominant�theme�and�defining�characteristic�of�the�historical�era we are in, I would say that it is the rapid technological and

scientific�progress.�It is true that the century just passed had been subject to

a�number�of�upheavals,�among�them�two�great�wars.�But�even�these�have�had,�in�the�long�term,�only�relatively�isolated�effects�which�do�not�show�signs�of�extending�beyond�one�generation.�Even�the�Cold�war,�which�seemed�for�a�long�time�to�have�become�a�permanent�fixture�in�geopolitics,�came�to�an�end�in�a�rather�unexpected�manner,�too.�Not�only�did�these�major�events�and�conditions�turn�out�eventually�to�be�transitory,�but�their�repercussions�and�effects�similarly�turned�out�to�be�short-lived.�Of�course,�now�we�have�the�scourge�of�terrorism,�but�I�expect�that�this�too�will�be�a�short-lived�phenomenon.

But�the�technological�revolution�that�started�in�the�middle�of�the�last�century�has�dramatically�changed�the�world�and�the�lives�of billions, and will continue to do so well beyond this century. This�so-called�Second�Industrial�Revolution�shows�no�signs�of�abating,�as�each�discovery�and�each�invention�leads�to�even�more�discoveries�and�inventions,�following�an�exponentially�increasing�trend.�The�result�has�been�profound�changes�not�only�in�the�laboratories�and�the�shop-floor�but�also�in�our�daily�lives.

for�those�who�have�grown�up�in�the�midst�of�this�technological�revolution,�it�might�seem�to�be�the�most�natural�thing�in�the�world,�and�the�break�from�the�past�not�so�evident.�Yet,�if�we�pause�for�a�moment�and�look�back,�we�find�that�a�great�number�of�today’s�critical�technologies�were�not�in�existence�before the middle of the last century.

Consider a number of things that you and I may take for granted.

No spot on the globe today is inaccessible to modern communications�technology.�Thus,�if�an�important�event�is�taking�place�anywhere�at�all,�no�matter�how�isolated,�we�expect�to�see�the�event�on�our�TV�screen�exactly�at�the�same�time�that�it�happens,�thanks to satellite communications technology. Engineering designs�which�used�to�eat�up�hundreds�or�even�thousands�of�man-hours�of�engineers�and�draftsmen�could�now�be�done�in�much less time than that, using modern computers and computer-aided�design�software,�and�can�be�uploaded�for�use�in�distant�places.�The�computer�itself�which�used�to�occupy�an�entire�room�or�even�an�entire�building�in�the�1950s�now�occupies�a�space�as�small as a book on our laps or on top of our desks. Not only has it shrunk�a�thousand�times,�but�it�is�also�running�several�thousand�times faster, uses a thousand times less energy and, happily, is more�than�a�thousand�times�cheaper.�Barely�20�years�ago,�the�mobile�phone�had�a�battery�as�big�as�a�car�battery�and�could�not�be�logged�around�except�in�a�car.�Now�it�can�be�placed�in�your�

breast pocket without ripping your shirt, and you can do much more�with�it�other�than�calling�or�sending�text�messages.�

In agriculture, agronomists used to wait for generations for a plant to accumulate the incremental changes in the plant’s genetic�make-up.�Today,�with�bio-engineering�we�can�introduce�controlled changes in the genetic structure of organisms in a more�direct�and�faster�way.�Thus,�man�has�managed�to�introduce�various�variants�of�species�that�have�never�existed�before.

These�are�only�some�of�the�results�that�modern�technology�has�yielded.�To�be�sure,�there�are�those�who�question�whether�indeed�all�these�results�are�beneficial�to�man,�or�whether�there�is a hidden cost somewhere that will, in the future, confront us with�devastating�effects.�These�certainly�are�valid�objections�and apprehensions. But I think the point here is precisely to understand technology more in order to forestall such undesirable results. We cannot retreat from where we are now and abandon technology�altogether�in�fear�of�imagined�ill�effects,�for�the�simple�reason that there is absolutely no way that mankind can unlearn what it has already learned.

Despite people’s wishes, fears or desires, technology will march onward following its own dynamics. What it will yield in the short term, we can predict with fair accuracy; what it will bring us in the distant future, we can only speculate. But this much�is�certain:�as�technology�inexorably�presses�onward,�it�will�bring about radical changes in the global economy and in the economy of each nation as, in fact, it is doing now. Whether the change�is�favorable�or�unfavorable�will�depend�on�how�a�nation�rides the crests as they surge forward.

An�excellent�illustration�can�be�gleaned�from�history.�from�the�16th�to�the�17th�century,�Spain�was�a�great�European�power,�with�her�coffers�overflowing�with�treasures�plundered�from�her�colonies�and�trade�profits.�By�the�middle�of�the�1800s,�however,�Spain had shrunk to a mere skeleton of its former glory, an economic and military non-entity, a backwater of Europe. In its former place reigned Great Britain, Germany and France.

There�were�many�reasons�for�Spain’s�decline�and�the�other�European powers’ ascent. But the principal reason was that Spain�got�left�behind�by�the�Industrial�Revolution.�Thus,�while�both�Spain�and�Britain�had�colonies�all�over�the�world,�Britain�managed�to�have�more�and�better�factories�and�industries�that�were�in�the�cutting�edge�of�technology�at�that�time.�As�Britain�rode�the�technological�crest,�Spain�was�left�behind�in�the�trough.

Some�of�our�Asian�neighbors�provide�more�modern�variations�on�the�same�theme.�South�Korea�was�an�impoverished�country�with�very�little�natural�resources�as�late�as�the�’60s.�Today,�it�has�managed�to�put�up�a�stiff�competition�to�Japan�in�the�area�of�consumer electronics, shipbuilding, telecommunications, steel-making�and�construction.�Taiwan�was�an�island�fortress�of�the�

Science and Technology for

NationalCompetitiveness

The President’s CornerBy EsTEr A. GArCiA, Ph.D. President and Chief Academic Officer

2 UE Today January-June 2010

Kuomintang�in�1949�where�they�sought�refuge�after�the�victory�of�the Communists in mainland China. It is a small island with not much�resources.�But�40�years�later,�it�had�become�an�industrial�giant in the areas of high technology, with some of its products dominating the international market, such as computer monitors and�fax�machines.�It�has�now�become�one�of�the�richest�countries�with a solid industrial base.

In both cases, the national leadership of these countries realized correctly that the dominant trend of the future will be industrialization based on high technology. With that assumption, they proceeded to build up their infrastructure, establish research laboratories�and�train�the�necessary�manpower.�These�countries�now�have�highly�skilled�engineers�and�technicians�who�are�up�to date in their knowledge of modern technology. Our ASEAN neighbors such as Singapore and Malaysia, who are gearing up to be newly industrialized countries, are following the same technology-based industrialization—as indeed they must, since�no�other�definition�of�industrialization�makes�sense�in�these�modern�times.�China�itself,�while�depending�on�low-level�manufacture,�is�now�preparing�its�universities�and�research�centers�to�go�into�high-level�research�for�high�technology-based�industrialization.

As the present century unfolds, the dominant economic issue�that�faces�us�is�“competitiveness”—competitiveness�in�this period when our neighbors are on their own road towards industrialization�and�when�the�rules�of�international�trade�have�been�redefined�by�the�General�Agreement�on�Tariffs�and�Trade�(GATT).�Definitely�we�can�no�longer�compete�solely�on�the�basis�of�traditional�agricultural�products�or�traditional�handicraft.�we�must�find�other�niches—although�a�niche�does�not�always�provide�ample�protection,�for�no�matter�how�tightly�ensconced�we�may�be�in�a�niche,�technology�can�give�our�competitors�the�capability�to�dislodge us from it.

Our sugar industry is a good illustration for this. In the ’60s�we�were�one�of�the�world’s�top�sugar�producers,�perhaps�second�only�to�Cuba.�After�the�united�States�broke�diplomatic�ties with Cuba, she turned to us as sugar supplier, resulting in a�sugar�boom�here.�Today,�however,�Thailand�can�sell�us�sugar�at a price lower than our own production cost. Why? For one thing,�Thailand�has�more�modern�sugar�plantations�with�higher-yielding�sugar�cane�varieties.�for�another,�Thailand�has�more�

technologically�advanced�sugar�mills.�Once�the�Asean�free�Trade�Area�(AfTA)�is�in�full�implementation,�our�sugar�industry�is�in�for�very�rough�sailing.�If�this�could�happen�to�one�industry,�it�could�happen to other industries too.

This�does�not�mean�that�we�should�abandon�the�idea�of niche-building as we seek to compete with the rest of the world.�But�competitiveness�does�not�lie�inherently�in�a�niche.�Competitiveness�lies�in�mastering�technology�and�getting�our�industries up to par with the rest of the world’s, to ensure productivity,�quality�and�versatility.�Productivity�and�quality�we�need�to�defend�from�competition�whatever�niches�we�may�have�chosen,�and�versatility�we�need�in�case�we�must�abandon�a�niche�and occupy another.

And�this�is�where�excellent�education�comes�in.�A�high-technology-based industrialization program demands that we must�have�excellent�engineers,�scientists�and�technicians�who�can�do�research�and�innovate.�This�is�possible�only�if�we�have�world-class engineering and science colleges and technician training schools�that�can�provide�the�students�and�trainees�with�state-of-the-art�technology.�Admittedly,�this�is�a�tall�order.�we�are�used�to�having�our�educational�institutions�typical�of�a�Third�world�country,�that�we�find�it�difficult�to�envision�that�the�situation�could�be�otherwise.�But�the�experience�of�similar�impoverished�nations�that�have�since�industrialized�tell�us�that,�indeed,�the�situation can be otherwise.

Definitely,�the�process�of�transformation�will�not�be�easy,�nor�will�it�be�cheap.�for�one,�we�need�to�review�and�update�academic�curricula�to�make�them�reflect�the�latest�developments�in�the�areas�of�science�and�technology�we�are�after.�Then�we�need�to�equip�the�institutions�with�modern�equipment�and�libraries�for�teaching�and�research.�finally,�most�important�of�all,�we�have�to�raise�the�level�of�expertise�of�the�faculty.�

All�these�cannot�be�done�overnight,�but�they�have�to�be�done�sooner�or�later�as�there�are�no�other�alternatives.�An�initial�attempt�was made with the Engineering and Science Education Project in�the�early�1990s�and�now�with�the�Engineering�consortium�program�funded�by�the�government,�although�on�a�much�smaller�scale.�we�need�to�build�on�these�initial�attempts.

The�improvement�in�our�educational�institutions�cannot�occur by itself, independent of the surrounding milieu. If we want to�have�excellent�institutions,�then�we�as�a�people�must�cultivate,�

or�at�least�start�to�cultivate,�a�culture�of�excellence.�By this I mean we must always aim for the best in�whatever�we�do,�and�not�be�contented�with�half-measures and mediocre performance, with the “bahala na, puwede na”�attitude.�

It is true that because of our backwardness, we�may�not�necessarily�now�attain�the�same�stellar�performance�that�we�see�in�people�in�the�advanced�countries. But that is not the point. What is essential is to do the best that we can, and to continually raise�the�standards�of�performance.�we�must�never�forget�that�the�advanced�countries�of�today�have�not�always�been�“advanced”�ever�since�the�dawn�of�time.�Those�people�were�not�created�already�excellent.�They�too�went�through�the�evolution�of�becoming�excellent.�Just�as�our�neighbors�who�are�now�tiger�economies�are�presently�evolving�towards�excellence,�so�too�must�our�country�and�people�evolve�towards�excellence.�

We cannot abandon technology altogether in

fear of imagined ill effects, for there is absolutely no way

that mankind can unlearn what it has already

learned.3UE Today January-June 2010

Queen of the RingBoxing'sAnnie Albania:

BACK�IN�2000,�MR.�JOJO�POSADAS,�ThE�huSBAND�of�uE’s�then�women’s�athletics�team�head�Coach�and�Philippine athletics legend Elma Muros-Posadas, went

home to his hometown of General Santos City and chanced upon a young athlete named Annie Marcelo Albania, a runner from Banga, South Cotabato. He encouraged her to try her luck at the university�of�the�East,�which�offered�scholarship,�boarding�and�allowance.

Annie saw this as an opportunity to help her family since they�did�not�have�the�means�to�send�her�to�college.�Annie,�after�all,�was�the�youngest�in�a�brood�of�six�of�her�farmer�dad�and�her�housewife mom. She was a jack-of-all-trades athlete, dabbling in basketball,�softball�and�volleyball.�She�was�hailed�as�Mindanao�Community School’s Athlete of the Year upon her graduation in 2000.

A�decade�later,�Annie—a�2005�uE�graduate�of�BS�Education,�Major in Physical Education, of the College of Education—is now considered�as�the�country’s�top�female�boxer.�This�recognition,�she claims, has not sunk into her head yet. “Only when I win the Olympics�will�I�believe�I�am�the�country’s�top�boxer,”�the�27-year-old�flyweight�(i.e.,�51�kg.)�smiles�sheepishly.�Despite�all�the�success�this�boxer�has�achieved,�she�remains�down-to-earth.

her�entry�into�boxing�was�not�intended,�as�it�was�her�father�who encouraged her to try. According to her father, Annie would not�get�mileage�in�athletics�because�of�her�height.�At�first,�she�was�apprehensive�since�female�boxing�then�was�relatively�unheard�of�in�the�country.�Yet�ever�the�faithful�daughter,�she�followed�his�advice�and�tried�out�for�the�Amateur�Boxing�Association�of�Philippines�(ABAP)�in�April�2001.�By�July,�she�had�moved�into�


By AngElo M. VErgEl dE dios

Queen of the Ring

ABAP’s�quarters�at�the�Rizal�Memorial�Stadium�in�Manila,�where�she has been staying for training.

Even�if�she�had�already�been�accepted�into�ABAP’s�stable�of�boxers,�she�decided�to�finish�her�studies�at�uE�because�she�felt�she owed her parents that, not to mention that the free tuition and�allowance�really�helped�her�attain�her�goals.�She�worked�out�a�balance�between�training�and�her�studies�that�by�2005,�she�was�one�of�uE’s�newest�graduates.

having�attained�her�degree,�she�began�to�focus�on�training�as�well as competitions, both here and abroad.

Even�before�graduating�she�had�already�begun�winning�battles�for�the�country.�She�won�the�Bronze�Medal�in�the�2004�International�Boxing�Championship�in�Ningbo,�China.�In�2005,�she�won�her�first�Gold�Medal�via�the�Dual�Meet:�Philippines�vs.�Sri�Lanka,�held�in�Colombo,�Sri�Lanka.�The�same�year,�Annie�also�received�her�first�Southeast�Asian�Games�Gold�Medal�in�Manila.�Annie�won�her�third�Gold�Medal�in�a�row�via�the�International�Vietnam�Championship.�In�2007,�she�won�the�Silver�in�the�International�Ahmet�Comert�held�in�Istanbul,�Turkey.�She�also�won�her�second�SEA�Games�Gold�Medal�in�Thailand.�The�year�2008�brought�more�international�recognition�for�the�young�boxer�as�she�won�the�Silver�Medal�in�the�2008�world�Boxing�Championship.�In�2009,�Annie�scored�back-to-back�Gold�Medals�via�the�2009�SEA�Games�in�Laos�and�the�3rd�Asian�Indoor�Games�in Hanoi, Vietnam.

furthermore,�her�talent�has�been�recognized�by�local�boxing�enthusiasts.�She�was�hailed�as�the�Best�Amateur�Boxer�for�2009�by�the Philippine Sportswriters Association. She was also recognized as�the�2009�female�Boxer�of�the�Year�by�the�Gabriel�“flash”�Elorde�Awards. “Tanggap na ngayon ang�female�boxing,�hindi na naninibago ang tao sa [sport],”�Annie�says.

This�is�not�to�say�that�she�is�the�perfect�boxer,�as�she�has�had�her fair share of injuries. In fact, an injury almost caused her to give�up�her�boxing�career:�A�split�bone�in�her�wrist�back�in�2002�made her think twice about going full blast into her then new sport. It cast a shadow of doubt on her abilities, but she decided to suck it up and go all the way. “Sanay naman ako sa hirap,”�she�muses.

It is from this hardship where she also draws her inspiration whenever�she�steps�into�the�ring.�She�thinks�about�her�family,�as�well as the opportunity to bring honor to the country. “It brings a�different�kind�of�high,�especially�when�they�play�the�Philippine�National�Anthem�in�a�foreign�land,”�she�says.�These�in�turn�increase her will to win inside the ring. “I see only my enemy and not�the�crowd�around�me,”�she�notes.�furthermore,�while�in�the�

ring,�she�is�thinking�of�how�to�take�her�opponent�down.�“Boxing�is�a�thinking�sport.�You�have�to�strategize�about�your�moves�and�punches. At the same time, to be a step ahead of your enemy. If you�think�she�is�about�to�attack,�attack�ahead�or�block.”

The�boxer�is�now�busy�training�for�her�future�bouts.�She�has�three�scheduled�tournaments�in�2010:�The�MVP�Cup�to�be�held�in�July�here�in�Manila,�the�world�Boxing�Championship�in�Barbados come September, and the biggest one of them all, the Asian�Games�in�China�this�November.�To�prepare�for�these,�she�trains�twice�a�day:�first�at�6�a.m.,�then�at�4�p.m.�Training�for�Annie�usually�consists�of�partner-play:�sparring,�cardio�exercises,�sit-ups�and�punching�exercises.

Annie,�however,�knows�that�she�cannot�box�forever.�She�is�giving�herself�until�2012�before�officially�leaving�the�sport.�She�wishes�to�qualify�for�the�2012�London�Summer�Olympics,�hence�the�deadline.�Yet�regardless�of�whether�she�qualifies�or�not,�2012�will be her last year. Once she throws in the towel, Annie wishes to�go�into�business—something�not�sports-related.�however,�she�declares�that�she�will�never�turn�her�back�on�sports:�She�might�put�up a gym.

Annie is also open to the possibility of coaching future generations�of�boxers,�perhaps�in�uE.�She�believes,�after�all,�that�uE�has�the�capability�to�produce�pugilists,�given�that�it�has�great�scouting�capabilities,�especially�in�the�provinces—much�like�how�uE�found�her�in�South�Cotabato.�

for�giving�her�a�fighting�chance�at�life,�Annie�remains�eternally�grateful�to�the�university.�“It�eased�the�burden�off�my�parents’�back.�At�the�same�time,�I�was�able�to�give�something�back�to�them�via�my�allowance.�furthermore,�uE�taught�me�independence…na kaya ko palang pag-aralin ang sarili ko.”�She�makes special mention of Coach Elma Muros-Posadas and Mr. Jojo�Posadas,�for�opening�the�doors�for�her,�as�well�as�the�uE�Administration�for�giving�their�all-out�support�to�her.�She�stresses�that�uE�never�gave�up�on�her,�despite�the�rigorous�training�schedules�that�nearly�affected�her�studies,�especially�during�her�first�year,�when�she�had�difficulty�adjusting�to�life�in�the�city.�She�prides�herself�in�being�able�to�graduate�from�the�university—something�of�a�rare�feat�for�varsity�athletes.�

Annie�Albania�deserves�all�the�rewards�she�has�been�receiving.�from�the�fields�of�South�Cotabato�to�the�boxing�rings�of Vietnam and elsewhere, it had been a long and hard trek to get to where she is now. Despite the stature and recognition, Annie’s feet�remain�firmly�grounded,�as�she�always�looks�back�to�those�who made her journey possible. It is for this reason that Annie has become�uE’s,�and�the�country’s,�Queen�of�the�Ring.�

Annie Albania:

5UE Today January-June 2010

Dr. Ricca Mae Villareal Roco

ExtendingExcellence


RISING�TO�ThE�ChALLENGE�Of�BECOMING�NuMBER�ONE�in�the�Dentist�Licensure�Examination�is�tough,�more�so�if�one�comes from a family where dentistry is a continuing tradition of

excellence.�Yet�Dr.�Ricca�Mae�Villareal�Roco,�an�April�2010,�Magna�Cum�Laude�graduate�of�the�uE�College�of�Dentistry,�took�on�the�challenge�and�has�come�out�on�top:�In�the�May-June�2010�Dentist�Board�Exam,�she�emerged�number�one�with�a�percentage�rating�of�85.02%.�

Coming�from�a�clan�of�dental�professionals,�Dr.�Roco�or�“Ricca”�is�determined�to�continue�the�family’s�passion�for�dental�excellence.�In�the�process,�Ricca�perpetuates�another�“family�tradition”:�the�College�of Dentistry’s enduring distinction of producing topnotchers, thereby establishing itself as the best dental school in the country today.

The�eldest�of�two�siblings,�Ricca�was�born�on�May�9,�1986�to�Dr.�Ricardo�Roco,�and�the�former�Dr.�ursula�Villareal,�who�are�themselves�dentists�and�uE�graduates�(both�uE�DMD�1985).�her�uncle,�Dr.�hermogenes�P.�Villareal,�is�one�of�uE’s�60�Most�Outstanding�Alumni.�Ricca�is�quick�to�defend,�however,�that�her�decision�to�follow�in�her�parents’ footsteps was not due to domestic pressure but simply in appreciation�and�admiration�of�what�her�parents�do�for�a�living.�As�a�child,�she�would�often�tag�along�to�her�parents’�clinic�and�observe�as they went about their work. She felt awed by their job and that her parents�were�helping�other�people.�This�early�exposure�formed�an�imprint�on�her�that,�as�early�as�kindergarten�at�the�Poveda�Learning�Centre,�she�already�resolved�to�become�a�dentist�herself.

Throughout�her�early�education�at�Poveda,�Ricca�claims,�she�was�an�average�student.�The�turning�point,�however,�came�in�3rd-year�high�school,�when�she�developed�a�liking�for�studying.�During�a�community�service�program,�she�found�her�calling�in�helping�the�less�fortunate.�It�gave�her�such�a�natural�high�that�she�resolved�to�view�college�as�her�chance�to�give�it�her�all�and�take�her�studies�seriously.

As the years wore on, her desire to follow her parents’ footsteps became stronger. In picking the right dental school for herself, her parents did not pressure her in any way. She did look at how her family became�great�dentists�through�the�uE�College�of�Dentistry�(aside�from�her�parents�and�uncle,�she�has�five�cousins�who�are�uE�CDent�graduates)�and�decided�to�follow�family�tradition�and�enroll�in�uE’s�reputable dental college as well.

As�a�uE�student,�Ricca�stayed�true�to�her�promise�that�she�would�get�down�to�the�business�of�learning.�She�studied�and�reviewed�her�notes diligently to make sure she understood the lessons. She was also unafraid�to�consult�her�professors�on�lessons�and�other�matters.�Among�the�sound�advice�the�CDent�professors�gave�her�was�to�always�practice�and�work�hard�for�what�she�wanted�to�achieve,�an�advice�she�took�to�heart.�Not�once�did�Ricca�ever�think�of�giving�up;�she�took�up�Dentistry�as a challenge and decided to stick to it.

Despite the rigorous demands of pursuing a dentistry degree, Ricca still�found�the�time�for�extracurricular�activities.�She�was�a�member�of�the�College’s�Clinicians�Club�and�Achievers’�Council�for�Excellence.�Ricca�also�joined�other�organizations�off-campus,�such�as�the�Catholic�group�Regnum�Christi�and�Tulong�sa�Kapwa-Kapatid.�And,�of�course,�there�were�the�occasional�“gimmicks”�with�friends.�Indeed,�she�believes�in�striking�a�balance�between�academics�and�relaxation�and�in�rewarding oneself for hard work.

Even�before�graduation,�Ricca�already�started�her�review�for�the�board�exam.�As�early�as�November�2009,�she�would�bring�her�notes�wherever�she�went�that�so�she�could�read�them�whenever�she�had�idle�time,�be�it�in�the�mall,�at�family�gatherings,�even�on�vacations.�At�first�it�was�more�of�a�leisurely�read,�but�three�months�prior�to�the�exams,�she�began�her�serious�review�by�enrolling�in�the�uE�Center�for�Review�and�Special Studies.


She�admits�to�having�felt�pressure,�coming�as�she�does�from�a�family�of�dental�topnotchers:�her�father�topped�the�1985�Dentist�Board�Exam;�her�cousin�Dr.�Shervy�Villareal�finished�11th�in�December�2002;�another�cousin,�Dr.�Sherwin�Villareal,�finished�6th�in�December�2005.�Yet�she�looked�at�this�pressure�positively,�as�it�gave�her�motivation�to�strive�harder�and�study�more.

her�dentist�relatives�also�gave�her�advice.�Cousin�Sherwin�shared that she must keep studying and keep her feet on the ground.�her�dad�never�let�her�feel�pressured�and�instead�kept�on�reminding her that the important thing was to pass and to remain humble�no�matter�what�happened.�Armed�with�these�words�of�wisdom and the power of prayer, she felt she was ready to take the�exam.

Ricca�remembers�that�the�exams�were�hard,�and�she�even�thought�she�was�not�going�to�pass.�She�recalls�the�exam�as�being�composed�mainly�of�stock�knowledge�covered�by�her�six�years�of�Pre-Dentistry�and�Dentistry�studies�at�uE.�She�never�expected�to�be a topnotcher, thinking that it would be frustrating if she did become�so.�Nonetheless,�she�prayed�for�it�to�come,�believing�that�if�God�willed�it�to�be�hers,�she�would�have�it.

The�wait�seemed�to�go�on�forever;�when�the�results�were�released, the wait seemed worth it. Friends informed her of the�results,�including�her�No.�1�finish,�and,�naturally,�Ricca�was ecstatic. She went to church and thanked the Lord for her

blessings.�up�to�now,�the�news�has�still�not�fully�sunk�in:�she�would�read�and�re-read�the�papers�to�confirm�that�this�was�not�a�dream.

Now�that�she�is�a�full-fledged�dentist,�Ricca’s�initial�plans�are to help in her parents’ clinic, as well as to help her younger brother,�4th-year�uE�Dentistry�major�Ruigene�Roco,�prepare�for�his�own�board�exam�foray.�her�long-term�plans,�however,�are�to�take up postgraduate studies abroad and then come back to the Philippines�to�practice.�She�also�dreams�of�putting�up�a�charity�clinic�much�like�what�the�uE�College�of�Dentistry�does,�treating�residents of nearby communities for free. Also among her goals is to share her knowledge by becoming a professor at her Alma Mater.

Looking back on her journey, Ricca says she made the right choice�in�going�to�uE.�She�muses�that�she�felt�the�support�of�the�CDent community—from the encouragement and discipline of the�professors�to�the�simple�banter�with�the�staff.�It�is�a�family�that nurtured and made life easier for her and her fellow dental hopefuls.

for�future�dental�examinees,�Ricca�has�this�to�impart:�Take�the�review�seriously,�set�your�mind�on�taking�the�exam�as�if�there�would�be�no�“Take�2,”�and�put�your�heart�and�mind�into�the�task�at�hand.�More�important,�she�says,�claim�victory�as�your�own�for�it to be yours.

Dr. roco with her fellow ue CDent graduates and board exam topnotchers: (from 2nd from left) Dr. Marion Patriche Bonoan (4th Place), Dr. ellaine Masangkay (8th) and Dr. Carmi angeline alas (9th)


A PLEASANT�GOOD�EVENING�TO�ALL.�PRESIDENT Ester�Garcia;�Executive�Vice�President�Carmelita�Mateo; Ms. Mercy Candelaria, President of the Alumni

Association;�all�the�university�executives�present�here;�Dean�Brenda�S.�Dey;�faculty;�staff;�employees;�the�university�student�body, in particular the Dentistry students who are here today; and of�course�my�batchmates—a�pleasant�evening�to�all.

First, I would like to thank all those who prayed for us and wished�us�well�during�our�examinations.�we�would�like�to�express�our�thanksgiving�to�the�Lord�who�was�our�constant�companion�during�our�six�years�in�Dentistry.�without�his�guidance�and�grace,�we wouldn’t be here to be acknowledged.

On�behalf�of�my�batchmates,�I�would�like�to�express�our�deepest�gratitude�to�the�university�for�giving�us�the�opportunity�to�develop�our�skills�and�abilities,�and�providing�us�with�highly�skilled and knowledgeable professors, kind and competent staffers,�and�updated�facilities.�To�our�Dean�and�Chairpersons,�thank�you�for�leading�us�and�making�sure�that�the�fire�of�excellence�of�the�uE�College�of�Dentistry�is�kept�alive.�for�our�faculty, we cannot thank you enough for your generosity and encouragement.�we�are�who�we�are�now�because�of�you.�Thank�you!�To�the�College�of�Dentistry�staff�and�employees,�thank�

By dr. riCCA MAE V. roCo

This was Dr. Roco’s speech at the congratulatory bonfire in honor of her and her fellow topnotchers and passers in the May-June 2010 Dentist Licensure Exam. The bonfire was held on June 23, 2010, at the UE Manila Quadrangle.

"Do Not Be Afraid

of Greatness"

you�for�making�life�easier�for�us�and�offering�your�services�with a smile. And of course, we take this opportunity to thank our�families�and�friends�who�have�been�our�backbone,�our�cheerleaders�and�our�number�one�fans.�Thank�you.

They�say�do�not�be�afraid�of�greatness.�Some�are�born�great.�Some�achieve�greatness.�Some�have�greatness�thrust�upon�them.�You�do�not�have�to�be�the�smartest�person�to�achieve�great�things.�All�you�have�to�do�is�to�set�your�mind�into�what�you�want�and�who�you�want�to�be.�Never�settle�for�anything�less.�Continue�educating�yourself.�Train�your�hands�to�be�skillful�for�the�practice.�And of course, keep your feet on the ground by placing your faith in�God,�because�by�his�grace,�you�can�achieve�anything�that�is�beyond�your�belief�and�capacity.�Expect�great�things�from�God�and�attempt�great�things�for�him.

To�my�batchmates,�all�our�late�nights,�hard�work,�blood,�sweat�and�tears�have�finally�paid�off.�Now�all�we�have�are�memories,�so�I�wish�you�all�the�best�in�your�future�endeavors.�To�the�next�batch�of�examinees,�we�wish�you�all�the�best;�believe�in�your�abilities,�trust�in�the�Lord�and�everything�will�follow.�

Again,�on�behalf�of�Batch�2010,�I�would�like�to�thank�the�university�for�taking�the�time�out�to�celebrate�our�victory.�Thank�you!


"UE is the Reason Why I'm Here"

By Engr. iAn Wildon A. dizon

This was the speech of Engr. Dizon on behalf of his fellow UE graduates turned new engineers on March 5, 2010 at the testimonial dinner tendered by UE in their honor at Shangri-La Restaurant in West Avenue, Quezon City.

P RESIDENT�ESTER�GARCIA,�ExECuTIVE�VICE President Carmelita Mateo, Chancellor Fedeserio Camarao, deans, faculty members, fellow engineers, ladies and

gentlemen,�good�evening.Right�after�the�time�that�I�knew�the�result�of�our�board�

examination,�I�already�had�in�mind�that�I�would�be�giving�this�speech.�Suddenly,�I�felt�nervous.�Nervous�at�what�to�say�in�front�of all of you.

Should�I�tell�you�how�I�made�it�to�the�Top�10?�well,�I’m�not�really sure because I myself don’t know how I did it. I did not actually�aim�for�it�in�the�first�place,�especially�when�I�was�with�several�brilliant�students�at�the�review�center.�I�only�focused�on�helping�my�fellow�uE�graduates�of�Mechanical�Engineering�to�pass�the�board�exam.�we�did�a�lot�of�group�studies,�spent�many�long�hours�and�sleepless�nights,�and�I�would�like�to�believe�that�it�somehow�helped�us�make�it�through�the�tough�exam—alas,�with�a�bonus,�of�me�landing�in�10th�Place.�But�for�myself,�what�I�only�did�was�to�continue�what�I�started�doing�when�I�was�at�uE.�I�recalled�everything�that�all�my�professors�had�inculcated�in�us.�And�the�rest�was�heartfelt�prayers�to�the�one�above,�our�Lord�God,�Jesus�Christ.

Speaking�of�uE,�I�would�like�to�share�with�you�a�brief�summary�of�my�life�at�the�university�of�the�East.�It’s�the�reason�why�I’m�here,�anyway.�To�give�honor�and�thanks�to�the�university�that made me so popular today—joke lang po. So let’s begin the story.

I�started�at�uE�almost�69�months�ago,�as�a�uE-Tan�Yan�Kee�scholar. I mention it not to brag but because I would like to tell you�all�that�I�honestly�could�not�have�afforded�to�enroll�at�uE�without this scholarship.

During�my�five�years�in�college,�I�met�some�God-sent�friends:�my�co-scholars,�whose�academic�aptitude�were�both�an�inspiration and a challenge. I always looked up to them, for their persistence, their hard work. And I can say that they were partly how I was able to maintain my scholarship up to the last year. Their�presence�served�as�a�constant�reminder�to�me�to�“level�up”�my�caliber,�thus�improving�myself.

I�met�some�friends�who�brought�smiles�to�my�college�life:�my�school�buddies.�They�showed�me�that�life�at�school,�even�for�scholars, could be so much fun. All the jokes and funny stories were memories that I will smile at upon remembering.

I�met�people�who�taught�me�almost�everything�that�they�know�not�just�in�the�field�of�engineering,�but�in�life:�my�professors.�All�their�shared�experiences,�advice—everything�was�such a learning for me.

I�also�met�someone�who�became�so�close�to�me:�my�Guide.�She�became�more�than�just�a�Guidance�Counselor�to�me.�She�gave�me�motherly�advice�that�put�me�in�the�right�direction�in�terms�of�values�and�attitude.

To�all�of�them,�I�am�thankful.�I�apologize�for�not�mentioning�their names but I know that they know who they are and deep in�my�heart,�I�will�be�forever�grateful.�And�of�course,�I�would�like�to�thank�Dr.�Lucio�C.�Tan�and�his�foundation�for�financially�supporting�my�stay�at�uE.�It�was�such�a�blessing�to�have�been�one�of the lucky students to be adopted by his big heart.

To�my�Alma�Mater,�my�beloved�university�of�the�East,�thank�you�for�the�gift�of�knowledge.�Thank�you�for�the�opportunity�that�you’ve�presented�to�me,�which�broadened�my�horizon.�Thank�you�for�introducing�me�to�different�people�who�have�brought�the�wonderful�experiences�that�taught�changes�that�I�needed�for�and�within myself.

As I end this, I would like to share with you one thing that we were�taught�during�our�first�five�weeks�of�being�cadet�engineers�at�Maynilad,�where�I�am�now�employed.�It�is�a�maxim�that�says:

Everyday, when we wake up, we must always declare to ourselves that we will be a better person at the end of the day. We must always challenge ourselves. We must not compete with our fellow employees nor with other people because our greatest competitor, our greatest enemy, is ourselves. Always challenge our standards so that we could do better and be better.

I�made�it�through,�but�this�is�definitely�not�the�end�but�only�the�beginning.�Thank�you�and�good�evening.�

engr. Dizon receives a letter of commendation from ue President ester Garcia at the March 5, 2010 testimonial dinner, in the presence of ue Caloocan Chancellor Fedeserio Camarao


ANOThER�NAME�hAS�BEEN�ADDED�TO�ThE� long�list�of�uE’s�alumni�achievers:�Maximino�Mark�O.�

Balatbat, more commonly known in the local arts scene as MaxBal,�won�the�“Lorenzo�il�Magnifico”�Award�at�the�7th�Biennale Internazionale dell’ Arte Contemporanea Florence (a.k.a. the�florence�Biennale),�held�on�December�5�to�13,�2009,�at�the�Fortezza da Basso, Florence, Italy for his work entitled Avenida Manila (shown�above).�According�to�the�competition’s�website,�the�International Award for Art, Culture, Design and Science of Man, [the]�“Lorenzo�il�Magnifico”�is�awarded�to�important�cultural�individuals�that�have�stood�out�on�an�international�level.�It�is�equivalent�to�the�Silver�Medal�in�the�said�competition�wherein�2,800�artists�from�83�countries�participated.�

for�MaxBal,�the�award�was�a�pleasant�surprise.�he�says�it�was�enough�for�him�to�make�it�to�the�competition,�never�expecting�to�win.�It�was�early�July�2009�when�MaxBal�received�an�email�from�the�Biennale�screening�committee�inviting�him�to�come�to�florence�for�the�competition.�At�first,�Max�thought�it�was�just�a�joke from his friends and decided to play along. A few days later, a�package�arrived�containing�the�list�of�requirements�he�needed�to�fulfill�to�be�a�part�of�the�competition.�Max�was�ecstatic�about�the�entire�thing�that�he�did�his�best�to�meet�the�requirements�within�the alloted time frame.

By�mid-November,�he�was�on�his�way�to�Italy�carrying�a�big�bamboo pole. Inside the bamboo pole, which was decorated with a�Philippine�flag,�was�his�entry.�There,�he�got�what�he�describes�as�the�greatest�experience�of�his�life:�the�spirit�of�bayanihan.�Max�recalls that the Filipino community of both Rome and Florence welcomed�him�with�open�arms�and�provided�him�with�everything�that�he�needed,�even�a�place�to�stay.

At the nine-day competition that December at the famous fortezza�da�Basso,�a�total�of�2,800�participants�from�83�countries�were�indeed�on�hand.�Max,�the�only�filipino�representative,�was�so content with being chosen as competitor that he showed up at the�exhibit�only�thrice.�Instead,�he�took�the�time�to�soak�up�the�sights of the city of Florence. His Filipino hosts gladly showed him around the city’s museums, the famous Duomo, the house of Leonardo DaVinci and the house of Michelangelo, among others. Max�also�stumbled�onto�the�awarding�ceremony�by�accident.�

MaxBalatbat

and the StoryHe Wants to Tell


he�and�his�host�were�on�their�way�to�attend�a�fellow�filipino’s�wedding�at�a�venue�near�the�fortezza�and�they�decided�to�go�to�the awarding anyway since it was along the way.

They�were�barely�inside�the�hall�when�the�Third�Place�winner�was announced. He was busy taking pictures when he heard “Philippine”�announced�as�the�Second�Place�winner.�At�first�he�was surprised but unsure of what the presenter had said when he�heard�his�name�mentioned�by�the�same�speaker.�Everything�became�a�blur�for�him�after�that,�from�going�up�the�stage�to�the�end�of�the�event.�The�only�thing�he�remembers�vividly�was�that�in�his�acceptance�speech�he�acknowledged�the�award�with�a�very�heartfelt Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat!�Never�mind�if�they�did�not�understand�it,�Max�shares�that�he�just�said�what�he�felt�was�apt for that moment as he was representing the country.

After�the�competition,�it�was�celebration�after�celebration�for�Max�as�the�filipino�community�hosted�various�victory�dinners�for�the artist—the most prestigious being the one by the Philippine Consulate.�Max�was�honored�and�touched�by�the�gesture,�which�made�his�stay�in�Italy�very�fulfilling�and�worthwhile.

he�returned�home�a�very�triumphant�man,�and�his�family�was�very�eager�to�welcome�him�home.�his�life�has�been�a�whirlwind�of�TV�guestings,�such�as�in�Mel and Joey, and courtesy calls, most notable of which was in Malacañang Palace on february�1,�2010.

Despite�the�victory,�he�remains�attached�to�his�artistic�roots.�It�was�through�his�roots�after�all�that�Max�was�able�to�find�his�passion�and�inspiration.�Born�on�March�30,�1978,�to�an�architect-father�and�a�government�employee-mother,�Max�spent�most�of�his�childhood in a place called the International Cabaret in Caloocan City. It was a brothel that acted as their playground during the day.�At�night,�it�was�a�haven�for�prostitutes�and�rugrats.�he�asserts that the place may be seedy but what he saw in the place was�far�beyond�its�exterior:�It�was�tantamount�to�his�happy�place.�he�adds�that�it�was�where�his�playmates�found�their�eventual�employment—whether�as�waiters�or�prostitutes.�The�place�burned�down�in�2003,�and�in�its�place�now�stands�a�community,�where�the�same�people�who�earned�a�living�in�the�International�Cabaret�still�live.�The�place,�however,�left�an�indelible�mark�on�his�psyche;�his interest in life on the streets became a recurring subject of his pieces.

Wishing to follow his father’s footsteps, he enrolled in BS Architecture�at�the�far�Eastern�university�in�1995.�however,�as�soon as he started with the lessons, he saw that the course was not�for�him.�Max�had�a�difficulty�adjusting�to�the�structured�and�calculated�style�of�illustrating�that�Architecture�normally�requires.�Two�years�later,�he�abandoned�the�prospect�of�being�an�architect�altogether.�A�friend�studying�in�uE�encouraged�him�to�try�out�for�the�College�of�fine�Arts.�he�agreed�since�uE�was�nearer�his�home�


and�he�found�the�place�very�conducive�as�it�was�away�from�the�hustle�and�bustle�of�the�university�Belt.�he�enrolled�as�a�uE�CfA�Advertising�Arts�major.

Max�immediately�knew�that�uE�was�definitely�for�him.�In�his�first�semester�alone,�he�felt�the�talent�within�him�awaken.�he�was�one�of�the�pioneering�members�of�the�uE�fine�Arts�group�called�Sininggang.�The�group,�he�relates,�was�more�of�a�gathering�rather than a formal organization wherein he and his fellow artists would support each other.

Joining�contests�marked�MaxBal’s�life�in�uE.�he�joined�numerous competitions during his stay (he actually lost count of�how�many).�his�reason�was�not�mainly�for�the�prize�but�to�gain�experience�and�to�challenge�his�passion�for�art.�he�saw�competitions as a way to outdo himself and test his limits. unfortunately,�he�lost�in�the�said�competitions.�Still,�he�received�the�Exemplary�Performance�in�Visual�Arts�in�the�2002�uE�Recognition Day.

After�he�earned�his�BfA�Advertising�Arts�degree�from�uE�in�2002,�he�ventured�into�the�corporate�world.�he�worked�as�a�graphic�and�product�designer�at�American�Technologies�Inc.�and�also�had�a�stint�at�Synex�Publishing,�where�he�dabbled�in�the�creative�output�of�magazines�such�as�Lemon and True Grit. He also worked�for�MTV�Philippines,�creating�station�plugs�and�station�IDs�for�the�cable�TV�channel.�In�2007,�he�left�the�industry�to�focus�on�starting�two�businesses:�a�small�Internet�café�and�a�motorcycle�paint�shop.�he�vowed�to�use�the�said�businesses�to�earn�income�and,�by�age�40,�to�return�to�his�true�passion:�painting.

The�plan�got�derailed,�however,�when�he�met�an�accident�in�2007,�when�Max�was�stabbed�in�the�abdomen.�while�he�was�lying�on�the�operating�table,�he�reflected�on�his�life�and�realized�that�he�had�not�yet�done�what�he�really�wanted�to�do�all�along.�he�vowed�to�himself�that�he�will�live�for�the�moment�and�devote�his�time�to�his�passion.�Once�he�recovered,�he�started�painting�and�there�has�been�no�turning�back�ever�since.�Never�mind�that�the�path�he�chose�is�not�financially�rewarding;�to�him,�as�long�as�he�was�happy, money would not be an issue.

Initially,�MaxBal�struggled�to�find�his�own�style�and�technique�until�he�discovered�what�would�be�his�signature�style.�he�saw�his�father’s�old�floor�plans,�which�led�him�to�an�experiment.�he�colored�the�floor�plan�and�gave�birth�to�what�was�to�be�a�marriage�of�his�educational�backgrounds:�Architectural�

Abstraction. In a throwback to his early days in the International Cabaret,�MaxBal�muses�that�this�is�his�way�of�telling�the�stories�of what is happening around him—the stories of the streets. He shares�a�particular�fondness�for�Rizal�Avenue�or�“Avenida.”�he�sees�the�thoroughfare�(from�Carriedo�to�Monumento)�as�a�very�colorful city, with a character that appears shady on the outside, harboring deep secrets waiting to be shared.

Each�artwork�he�does�is�a�labor�of�love.�Everything�starts�with�prayers:�a�prayer�of�thanksgiving�that�he�is�able�to�do�the�things�he�loves�doing�as�well�for�his�talent,�and�a�prayer�of�guidance�that�he�may�create�something�beautiful.�After�praying,�he�starts�painting.�The�process�takes�anywhere�from�a�day�to�a�month,�depending on how he feels about the piece. He sits through the painting�regardless�of�his�feelings,�thus�oftentimes�his�works�reflect�a�myriad�of�emotions.�his�entry�for�the�Biennale,�Avenida Manila, took a month to complete.

Max’s�determination�paid�off�as�galleries�began�noticing�his�work.�This�in�turn�became�the�break�he�was�waiting�for.�The�rest,�as they say, is history.

MaxBal�is�currently�working�on�his�first�major�solo�exhibit�slated�for�June�16�at�the�Arts�Center.�he�is�also�spending�quality�time with his family to make up for the month he was away from them:�his�wife�of�eight�years,�Ada�Beverly,�with�whom�he�has�two�children,�ages�8�and�3�months.�MaxBal�says�that�he�draws�his�strength from them, especially during those times that he began to�doubt�himself.�he�is�also�taking�advantage�of�the�opportunities�that he found while in Italy. Among them are residencies in Spain and Belgium, which he will take towards the end of the year.

It is interesting to note that, despite all his successful endeavors,�Max’s�feet�have�remained�proverbially,�firmly�planted�on�the�ground.�he�has�never�turned�his�back�on�his�Alma�Mater.�he�was�one�of�the�artists�featured�in�the�College�of�fine�Arts’�40th�Anniversary�Exhibit�entitled�Quarenta held at the Cultural Center of�the�Philippines�in�March�2008.�he�is�also�one�of�the�featured�artists�in�the�february�2010�“Artistry�for�the�Greater�Glory”�exhibit�at the Dalupan Lobby, in celebration of Arts Month this February.

The�artistic�journey�of�MaxBal�is�about�telling�a�story�to�see�what�is�behind�the�decrepit.�All�he�has�wanted�was�for�his�voice�to be heard and the story be told to the people of Metro Manila. With his win, the whole world can now know the stories behind Manila’s streets.


UE Law Dean Conferred Honorary Degree

by Hawaiian University

JuSTICE�AMADO�DOMINGO�VALDEz,�DEAN�Of�ThE�uE�College of Law, was conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of�Philosophy�in�Community�and�Economic�Development�

by�Akamai�university,�an�international�graduate�school�based�in�hilo,�hawaii,�uSA.�The�conferment�was�held�on�March�22,�2010�at�the�Equatorial�hotel�in�Penang,�Malaysia,�and�coincided�with�the�International�university�Leadership�Colloquium.

Dean Valdez earned his Bachelor of Laws degree from the uE�College�of�Law�in�1969.�he�pursued�his�Master�in�Business�Economics�degree�at�the�university�of�Asia�and�the�Pacific.�he�also took special studies in International Business Law at the National�university�of�Singapore�and�the�Asian�Institute�of�Management.

Dean�Valdez�first�served�uE�as�Dean�of�the�College�of�Law�in�2000.�In�2001,�he�was�called�to�serve�as�Government�Corporate�Counsel with the rank of Presiding Justice in the Court of Appeals.�In�2004,�he�was�appointed�undersecretary�at�the�Office�of�the�President�and,�at�the�same�time,�served�as�Senior�Executive�in charge of enforcing the Visiting Forces Agreement with the united�States.�In�2005,�he�re-assumed�his�position�as�uE�Law�Dean.�In�2006,�Dean�Valdez�was�awarded�as�one�of�uE’s�60�Most�Outstanding�Alumni�in�celebration�of�the�university’s�Diamond�Jubilee Celebration. He is also a radio anchor for the DZMM show Magpayo Nga Kayo,�which�airs�every�Sunday,�11:30�a.m.-12:30�p.m.

According�to�the�Akamai�university,�its�Honoris Causa Program is established to recognize outstanding contributions of�special�individuals�worldwide�who�have,�through�unselfish�actions,�contributed�to�the�advancement�of�the�human�condition�and sustainability of our planet.

This�is�Dean�Valdez’s�second�honorary�degree.�In�2006,�the�Laguna State Polytechnic College System conferred upon him the Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa.

Dean Valdez receives his honorary Doctor of Philosophy diploma from Dr. Douglass Capogrossi, akamai university’s President


CollEgE of BUsinEss AdMinisTrATion-

MAnilA

1st & 2nd semesters, 2008-2009Francis A. AcobaJacob S. AlfonsoChristine L. AmperJomaleen E. Andal Erwin J. ArabiaChico C. Arellano Arianne Chaezel M. Atienza Mhay M. AtienzaDohannah F. BagonaMary Jane M. BugaayJoseph�Matthew�A.�CadeliñaBrian Will C. CardenasGie�An�Marie�Q.�CarealJudith B. CariñoMark Josep L. CarlosJudith B. CariñoLorena M. CarpinaLeonard Angelo M. CasingalJennina H. CastillejoShiela�Ann�T.�CelarioJuan�Miguel�T.�CervantesNiña Ann D. ChuaKrizzia Grace F. ConcepcionDianne Caryl C. Con-uiRonel�T.�CuetoGerald C. CuyuganLeonnie Lynne R. DaanoDrixel�Jann�S.�DabatosMillicent L. DagosCarla�Mildred�C.�DavidGigi C. Dela CruzRizalito Y. Dela Cruz Jr.Irene R. Dela Paz

Ma. Katrina F. DepanteTedulo�T.�DesingañoJane Rizalene W. DonesAlvin�Gerard�T.�EscosiaJoanna Corzaon F. FadrilanMarichu C. HernandezPaul Michael P. IberoRonn Michael P. InacayAmelia�T.�LabuguenJohn Robinson A. LeonardoJayceelyn V. LimJennifer S. LimKayceelyn V. LimVirginia Marie B. LopezJanina�Roxan�V.�Luciano�Sony M. MagnoKaren L. MalagarEdel Mae M. MamacKristine Jean Mar P. Manila Mark Joseph C. MarcosKimberly G. MeguisoStephen John S. MenesesRuth Anne A. MiguelJohn Vincent D. MorenoMarielle M. OleaAndre Eliodoro D. OnidoDebrah F. OrtegaRaychelle F. PachecoKatrina R. PaduaMae Ane M. PanaliganAngelica M. Paraswinlove�Christiane�V.�PauleMaica S. PeregrinMelody Lorraine M. PerladoRoa Emm C. RostrataMarjorie Ann Miguela G.

SajenesDiane Marie C. Samaco

Juliet E. SoriaoJaime R. Suarez Jr.Riza G. SurcoMarianne S. SyVinalyn A. SyJaina�f.�TaylaranJessica�L.�TomaganVilmalyn S. VillafuerteJohn Elliote O. Zapanta

2nd semester, 2008-2009 &1st semester, 2009-2010Lucky Angelo C. AbdonMa. Angelli Graciella W. Agutaya�Roselle�T.�AquinoJenalene D. AtaopAustine�Bernadette�S.�Baron�Daniel R. BudayAmie�T.�CapioJojie R. CosmePaolo Lorenzo G. CruzMonica Claire G. DamianMaria Lourdes D. De Guzman Guadalupe B. Delos ReyesVia Sherika S. DungoAndrea Richie G. EspejoRovi�Leo�A.�EstoniloKeith Roy G. LameraRichelle�Therese�A.�LuEric R. MarasiganAdrian Z. MirandaDavid�Raphael�f.�MonsaludDan�Dominique�E.�OblenaAhira C. PerezRossalie S. RamosEden Rose S. SeronSheena Mae C. SisonKirt�Benedict�A.�Tuzon�

The following ue College students were formally acknowledged at the 2010 recognition Day on February 26,

2010 at the Conference Hall in ue Manila.President ester a. Garcia gives her Welcome remarks

CollEgE of ArTs And sCiEnCEs-MAnilA

1st & 2nd semesters, 2008-2009Joseph John C. AbdullahFersenie D. AbellaJoanna E. AbinalesMarrion�u.�AbongZygbert B. AcostaMaria Adoracion S. Aguilar Adran A. AldabaKatrina�T.�AlimotHazel Ann Jojie C. AloñaMenard Bryle S. AmianitJeiel Vashti V. AsistioJennylyn Joy F. BajaoPrecious�Liz�T.�BañasEugene Rofel C. BandomaSarah�A.�BanquilesKendra Krisa L. BarayugaMary Rose C. BarreteDaisery B. BautistaSarah P. BendañaJevi�Bryan�D.�Bilaoshazel�L.�BlanquisoBenjielyne M. BolasocCarlos M. Borja Jr.Marjorie P. BrionesMiraflor�B.�BunaoLiezel A. BustamanteMark Anthony C. Cabasag Mary Joan D. CamaMa. Angela Patricia C. Carreon Jesciem V. CatarosKathrina Chermer D. Comia Jonamae�D.�ConvocarJohn Alfrick C. CruzKrizza S. Cruz

's 2008-2010College Student

AchieversRecognizedue


Alleine�D.�ulipAngela V. Villaroman

CollEgE of CoMpUTEr sTUdiEs And sysTEMs

1st & 2nd semesters, 2008-2009Munich Berlin G. AbolFrancis Aerol C. AlegreJanusvielle�S.�AragonesJoer Rei S. BalbuenaJohn Noel Vencit A. BarrosaJenmart P. BonifacioAngelica O. BuanPrincess Diane O. BungayKenneth C. BuñoSandra D. CentenoAriel P. CesanteJairo F. CopadaAllan Joseph D. CoralCrystal Allen A. CruzCezar Z. Delos SantosRicky P. DesuyoFlery C. DominguezReynaldo�Gerald�T.�Endaya�IIRanniel A. FloresMariele�T.�francoSteven�Marquitos�Joseph�M.�

GafudTheresse�G.�GarceraJonathan R. JintalanEduardo Giuliano C. MagadiaQueenie�Mariz�C.�MagsinoMikael D. ManuelNoel R. MonzalesDamselle�Regine�M.�NavarroBryan D. OabJoel�francis�T.�PagadorArvin�Jason�R.�PerezJulie Anne S. PolicianJohn�Rhonest�R.�QuiambaoJustine May O. RagasaMarvin�James�C.�RayrayJulie Ann M. RazonDhon G. RocafortChristian John L. SantosNecias�Margarito�G.�SevillaShiela A. SyMon�Alvin�L.�TuyayFrancis Frederick D. ValeroWang Wen Bin

2nd semester, 2008-2009 & 1st semester, 2009-2010Joey C. AsadonJoseph Bernabe D. BagnesGerard P. Delas ArmasMichael Jann B. GaabucayanCleo Andrea G. GarciaCarl Louise B. McDonoughRosalie D. MoralesLester�Dave�R.�OchengcoKyle N. ChaganDan Lorenz E. Salting

Marinelle�Angelica�B.�Cuevas�Alma S. De GuzmanJuden Lucille M. Dela Cruz Anthony Nash O. De Leon Amanda P. DizonMa. Cresielda S. Ecalinea Crystaline EdrosaJohn Michael C. ElimancoMarco Angelo C. EugenioMarnelli�M.�ExcondeJonah�Ester�B.�fabriquierJose Remberto L. FerrerasJoey B. GabudaoAnna Liza P. GarapanJonalyn L. GarciaLeonard J. GasidSabrina Krista C. GonzalesEunice Junina C. GuerreroLea M. GullabaGeraldine L. GumatayLizel Anne M. GwekohAisler S. IbanaLd Chelle P. IgnacioMa.�Levi�T.�IsalosShayne Waldo S. JuanYou Lee KimRechell M. LachamaJanine S. LauanLee Hyun JuAlbert Roi G. Leyble Marc Barbara B. LimDaniel O. LinsanganJobegail M. LoseoJonas M. LuistroRyan�Martin�T.�MacalatanLovely�Manilyn�T.�MacaraniagJulie Myla P. MacatangayJohn Edelmar A. MogolGilbert G. MongeDaisy Jane C. MontanielLynette�Anne�P.�MorenoMaria Jessa L. MoresMaria Iraliz E. NoolRm.�zairha�C.�OliverosJohn�Paolo�A.�OquendoRoxan�Desiree�T.�OrtalezaNavvab�Bahiyyih�C.�Palapuz�Amily V. PalmaJovielyn�L.�PalmesAileen Z. PlanasKyla Marie M. PontigonStephanie�Khristine�T.�

Pormanes Jason�D.�QuizadoDaisy Jane D. RemetioRaphael M. RoblesRhenelaine�B.�RoviraChristian P. SabaMaria Raycel P. SamsonStephanie Anne C. Santok Lawrence Joy B. SantosJenny�D.�SevillaShiela�V.�SilvaHershey A. SupleoCarlo�Rey�G.�Tansiongco

Gian�Carlo�C.�TapallaMaricris�B.�TolentinoKenji�G.�TomiokaAngelique�Rogeleen�A.�Torrano�Reginamel�D.�TorresArwadin�u.�usmanCamille�Joyce�Q.�usonMaboone M. ValentinoKrishna Rae E. VenturaMia Armi M. VibaresJennifer�Lyle�A.�VillaflorPaul Vincent C. VilloriaAbigail Sandra D. YaoNastaran Yeganehfarfercival�D.�YutanMaria Veronica D. ZamoraMarianne Chriza L. Zamora

2nd semester, 2008-2009 &1st semester, 2009-2010Vincent�Tito�B.�AbucejoTrischa�Jeiel�D.�AquilizanJeffrey�D.�ArzagaBon Elisse M. BalcortaJennelyn D. BayudanGiorgia V. BicosMary�Grace�T.�CabilarCharlotte�P.�CalderonBritzee N. CapiliJackielou P. CatapangChoi YoonheeGeofferson�P.�CimagalaAgnes�L.�DalivaNico Jhon Lancelot J. De GoitaEvangeline�f.�EvangelistaKarisma Carla P. FajardoJerrelyn L. GanibanJessica C. GeridaRowena L. GuardianKarlo Krisanto B. InocencioNikko Norman C. IzarAudie M. LabradorShiela�Meri�Q.�LantacaCharmaine C. LeoncioLim Da YunJoanne G. LogronioKaren L. LuminarioReliza M. MendozaAllen S. MercadoRalph Vincent M. MercadoMa. Sarah L. MirandillaElmer�D.�NievaMiguel M. Obligarferlynne�T.�PanganibanPark Na RaeVeronica C. PinedaRichard M. RosalesBernadette�E.�SantosJanrovert�f.�SarangiloShiela Marie B. SebastianAlexander�M.�Silverio�Jr.Julie Ann Rica A. SimplicioJohn�Kevin�D.�SolinaPaul�Arthur�S.�TulisarMichael�Lawrence�C.�ulep

CollEgE of dEnTisTry

1st & 2nd semesters, 2008-2009Kent D. AbaricoEcatarina S. CardanoPamela�Andrea�T.�CaroKathleen Lorraine C. CoKimberly Amanda K. Comia Patricia Grace G. CruzSophia V. Dela CruzMichelle P. Delas AlasMarie Angelie L. DescalzoMary Rose A. DimawalaRita Isabella A. DolatreKhei F. FamilaraNeil Patrick S. FerrerKatrin Yen M. GaculaKeempee M. GaculaMichelle Andrea E. GonzalesCarissa Louise A. GuzmanMaryam HabibzadehRial E. Hag AdamGerald�T.�hernandezCorvi�C.�IldefonsoPauline�Mariz�D.�JavierEthel C. JuanilloKao�Ruei-TingKriszia Faye P. LandayanKelvin�Ka�wing�S.�LeeLee Sang HyunGrace A. LuyMaybelle Angelica G. MacaSunny C. Mamaril Jr.Celina�M.�ManiquisCzarmaine A. MasiglaRaymonelle F. MayorRuth�Q.�MoranKathryn Macy C. OngJulius S. PahangGizelle Marie H. PullanJonathan Carl V. RagasRenelie P. San JoseKimyia SedaghatkishFrancesca Daye C. SeeKathleen Juline C. SeratoAinaj N. SingpuloSid Karlo N. SisonKaren Shirlyn L. SoArrantxa�Danielle�M.�SumabatCarla Jane Z. SyApple�Rose�G.�TanCandice�Trixia�T.�TanLezzel�J.�TumabiniRoelindy�Jade�B.�TwañoJairus�G.�uyTracy�Justin�M.�VistoLauren D. YñiguezCarl Angelo C. Yu

2nd semester, 2008-2009 & 1st semester, 2009-2010Joann Mae G. EnticoJaanna D. LapathaLi�BoxiuDianne�K.�Torres


Julia�Consolacion�T.�PringBeverly�D.�RaposasJaime M. Rariza Jr.Jonathan M. ReaMaria Carizza P. RepolloAngela A. ReyMichelle Camille S. ReyesPitett�f.�SamsonLeonel B. SantiagoMarianne Beatriz S. SantosNiño Mar P. SantosJonathan L. SeebokMa. Cecilia A. SerranoReysie F. SimbulamJeniessa P. SinghMarvin�V.�SorianoDeane P. Sto. DomingoIvy�E.�Sulayaowilfredo�P.�TablanteCrisnelle�G.�TanJasel Han P. ValdezSander G. VelascoKerstine M. VergaraCherryl Ann R. ViernesArlene V. VillagraciaCheyenne Marie R. WingkeeJoan M. Yambao

2nd semester, 2008-2009 & 1st semester, 2009-2010Araceli J. AngelesJaidee Marie L. BautistaJeffrey�M.�BernardoYhoissa P. ButamanteMa. Elona E. CarcidoJohn�Paul�C.�DavidRaniel Christian B. Dela RosaDiana D. FrancoCatherine B. FuentesRose�Ann�S.�GuevarraAlejandro C. LimbagaNormand John G. MirandaJomar P. PerezJennifer�Lyn�A.�QuiñonesRhejean D. RodriguezOgie Boy A. SanorjoJulius Christian S. SantosJo�Ann�Christine�G.�TehCamille P. VerendiaSaori L Yamashita

CollEgE of EnginEEring-CAlooCAn

1st & 2nd semesters, 2008-2009Joseph Ray D. AbayareAllan Jonathan A. AcuñaLady Anne M. AdelinoEdlyn Kate P. AdoRosemarie V. AlbaRobin�T.�AridaRaymart B. BalagtasRaymond D. BalladMa. Lara N. BantiloJohn�Kevin�N.�BautistaMary Rose F. BautistaPhilip Rey D. Bautista

2nd semester, 2008-2009 & 1st semester, 2009-2010Kenneth�Q.�BagadiongSteven�A.�hinolanLeselle�C.�Quitaneg�John Roland A. Sta. AnaCris�Arman�B.�Tabios

CollEgE of ArTs And sCiEnCEs-CAlooCAn

1st & 2nd semesters, 2008-2009Daniel D. AguilaIvy�D.�BartolomeGeneve�Praise�T.�BontogonMaria Chezka A. BuhayNiña Bianca O. CapaladCharmin C. ChengNerissa Grace P. EstabilloDannah�Mae�P.�EstoqueGeane Eunice F. HilarioJocelyn�T.�JimenezRyzabel E. LimSarah R. ManceraErika Cress S. MontalboJefrey�T.�OrmitaMarylou�Therese�L.�SabadoRashida G. SalariosaCielo�May�S.�urbano

2nd semester, 2008-2009 & 1st semester, 2009-2010Ma. Carla Ellen C. GuesseAbegail M. MelegritoPrincess E. RamosSheena G. ReyesJessica O. SubicoJeelet�R.�Tiongson

CollEgE of BUsinEss AdMinisTrATion-

CAlooCAn

1st & 2nd semesters, 2008-2009Mary Christine Bernadeth P.

AbadJessica Clarissa B. AbcedeMariel C. AcostaJoyce�Q.�AlcanaChristian�James�D.�AlvarezEmily E. AnecitoJennee Gale G. AnisMarie Elise A. AntonioRachelle R. ApolinarioCharmaine�C.�AquinoKimberly G. AspaMelfa R. BagarinaoMichelle B. BarituaJannen B. BaronaLorena S. BarretoCamelle B. BautistaJobelle R. BautistaRoby Jane L. BernabePaulino F. BoadoCarmina E. BugtongBernie�Bette�B.�BustamanteMa. Clara C. Cabuang

CollEgE of EdUCATion

1st & 2nd semesters, 2008-2009Kristel Ann M. AgcaoiliKaye Frances Rita E. Apeñafabrini�Chelsey�f.�BuaquiñaAngela Gracia D. Constantino Estriel L. DejucosMaribel L. PajaresGemmalyn C. PrielaJohn Henry V. SaladoYnah Valerie D. Walde

2nd semester, 2002-2009 & 1st semester, 2009-2010Ma. Lourdes B. BarsagaGearard S. BautistaRizalyn B. DumolJonathan�David�R.�hubilla�Jennifer C. MontemayorJessica P. PuyatRoselle A. SamonteBenjie D. SarmuyanEthylgene�R.�TindocFrances Maureen B. ViadoMary Grace A .Visco

CollEgE of EnginEEring-MAnilA

1st & 2nd semesters, 2008-2009Allan Jonathan A. Abriamferdinand�Jeffrey�Lundgre�

AngelesKaren�Joy�A.�AñonuevoErrol John M. AntonioAngelie B. AsaArmando C. Barbosa Jr.Yves�A.�De�GuzmanMark Anthony D. DionisioJackquelyn�P.�EraDenise Ashley P. EscolarMark Airol B. EscrandaRomulo�C.�Esquierda�Jr.John Michael C. GalatJeremiash L. ForondaElbert O. IgnacioCris John P. JocsonJerry S. JunioMa. Victoria M. LagoMark Rene R. MadlangbayanJose Marie C. MalgapoNadine Joy G. ManogJohnell S. Man-onAries A. MedozaTheodore�Joseph�T.�MurilloJohn�Khervin�M.�PachoJenychel M. PastranaJeny B. PestañoJoey F. RamosAndrian L. ReylloGideon Joash B. SerraJim Marshall D. SinlaoGilbert M. Sta. BrigidaPeter�R.�VasquezJan Emmanuel V. VelgadoJocel M. VersozaJerril H. Villalon

Ricardo A. Caderao Jr.Jearnie�T.�CamargoGelli-Anne M. CelenMaribelle C. CobarrubiasJose B. Conel IIIReynald L. CorpuzKarren J. CortezCharina Marie E. CruzKristine Joy L. CruzDina�T.�CuestasMarites Y. CunananLight L. CuteroMarion L. DacayoJanine Rose D. DatolJoanna Marie D. DatolBenito�L.�David�Jr.Paul�Martin�P.�DavidJohn�Alvin�D.�De�LunaAvegail�E.�De�MesaMarieta�P.�De�QuintosArabelle Joy R. Dela CruzKatrina Marielle N. DepalobosCharles Lemuel D. Dumantay Reve�Niña�N.�EleazarJonathan G. EnticoGemyllie�u.�EslizaAngelo�D.�ExaltacionJennielyn L. FloresRegine D. FrialAnne Marie S. GabornoKaren P. GeminaRoxanne�S.�GerozagaKrizelle Ann F. GetutuaRose Ann P. GonzagaMiyuki P. HoshiaiKristal Joy A. HuendaJacquelyn�f.�LaborteMary Joy J. LagareRuby�Ann�B.�LavillaLulaley H. LeabresJenson O. LimDebbie Ann L. MacaraegJaninne Jay L. MalleteKenneth R. ManguiJoanna Marie A. MarceloMa. Irish M. MarceloMorris James C. MasalihitJenny Rizza F. MateoOliver�C.�MendiolaLeslie F. MirallesRose Ann D. MolinaJayson�B.�NavarraAyren A. NeyraJherome G. NgJosefhine�D.�OlandezMaria Aileen D. OlaytaAsucina�T.�OlmedoJanuary M. OriasAlexi�L.�PabloJhoane�Dominique�A.�PacaldoMary Ann G. PaglinawanJoebert S. PalaguayanJasmin S. PangilinanMary Joyce V. PantolaJennifer Ann A. PasilanElaine M. PatacsilCatalino C. Perez III


CollEgE of finE ArTs

1st & 2nd semesters, 2008-2009Frank Lloyd S. AlcantaraVillarica D. ManuelMarinela L. PosoRoxanne�f.�Sablada

2nd semester, 2008-2009 & 1st semester, 2009-2010Jasmine Mei C. Diaz

ATHlETE of THE yEAr

Jamie P. Nicanor

oUTsTAnding sTUdEnT orgAnizATions

of THE yEAr

Political Science Society (uE�Manila)

Computer Engineering Students Society (uE�Caloocan)

oUTsTAnding sTUdEnT lEAdEr of THE yEAr

Allen�S.�Mercado�(uE�Manila)John�Carlo�A.�Bon�(uE�

Caloocan)�

Regina G. BautistaJason M. CabugRuby Ann A. CajegasNeilsen�T.�CampitEllis Jon S. CaniculaTricia�Ann�A.�CayetanoElaine M. CerezoArsenio F. ChuaJohn Paul Y. CupcupinDhave�P.�DayaoHazel Joyce G. Del RosarioJen Anne D. DelaRaymond Anthony G. DeniegaJoshua�Rey�T.�DeracoNicasio D. Destreza Jr.Marion Roel S. DimainAndrew Eldritch R. DresManuel S. Erpelo IVMa.�Bernadettte�D.�EspirituAnn Rochelle B. FajardoLeo A. FalloreMa. Rhonalee B. FerminFranz R. FigueroaBarbarra Joy Z. GabrielGerry F. GajudoRonaldo S. GarciaArienz R. GeslaniGener Joseph D. GomezAriel P. Ignas Jr.Karen�P.�JavierKenneth Roger J. LacabaGerald F. LayaMark�David�S.�LimLeonardo P. Lo Jr.Ronald Jayson B. MercadoRobie�Shem�T.�OcrayAdrian E. OnodRoanne Vim N. OppusRhodora I. PabloJayson J. PachecoJennylyn L. PalmesDawn E. PangcoyJoval�L.�Panggaxel�Abraham�G.�PanlaquiMickee�P.�QuijanoKristian�T.�RaguiragJin Michael R. Resurreccion

Edward M. ReyteranArabelle�Clarice�f.�RoxasAnalyn M. SalcedoMichael A. SantiagoAaron�Michael�S.�TolentinoIrene�D.�ToleroMa.�Cristina�C.�TorresAngelito�B.�umaliLanie�Laize�S.�unionEarvin�Jun�R.�usonCamille Anne P. VillonArvin�f.�Yorro

2nd semester, 2008-2009 & 1st semester, 2009-2010Mary�Arriena�Tracy�J.�AgustinRean Carlo P. AraisKaren Joy D. BalmacedaRoy J. BernardoSidney�T.�BernardoVernard G. BoteRozel Angela CalungsudVictor C. Co Jr.Denver�A.�Del�CastilloKarlo Antonio M. Del Rio

Emilyn B. Dela CruzKevin�Guiller�N.�fampulmeAnna Karina D. FirmanteJude Bryan E. FullenteAnna Crizelle B. GamayonKristine Joy M. GonzalesLara Mae A. GonzalesLeover�E.�GonzalesMa. Francheska O. JordanEduardo B. Leron Jr.Jess Anthony D. LiwanagTroy�Vincent�A.�LucenaElizabeth O. MacasiebDanielle�S.�MaquePaul Abraham C. MarambaJulyuzz�Eriko�S.�MarquesesRaychelle Ann C. PacisJoel Rupert S. ParulanAzi Rapunzelle R. PonceRichard Zeus E. RamirezMary Anne O. RubianoMaria�fatima�f.�TadiqueCharlene�L.�TawAi�A.�TomihariBuenavielyn�B.�Velasco

Outstanding Student Leader awardees allen Mercado (far left) and John Carlo Bon give their responses in behalf of all the students recognized


ThE�uE�RED�wARRIORS-MEN’S�AThLETICS�TEAM finally�regained�the�uAAP�Championship�in�Men’s�Track�and�field,�following�its�members’�triumphant�overall�

performance�at�its�uAAP�Season�72�tournament�on�february�4�to�7,�2010,�at�the�Rizal�Memorial�Stadium.

The�uE�team�bagged�a�total�of�20�medals�and�earned�a�total�of�196�points�to�emerge�as�the�top�contingent�among�six�universities�in�all.�uE’s�players�effectively�trumped�2nd�placer�and�uAAP�71�champion�far�Eastern�university�(170�points),�Ateneo�De�Manila�university�(3rd,�145�pts.),�university�of�Santo�Tomas�(4th,�142�pts.),�uAAP�72�host�De�La�Salle�university�(5th,�70�pts.)�and�university�of�the�Philippines�(6th,�67�pts.).

four�of�the�uE�team’s�haul�were�gold�medals,�with�wenlie�S.�Maulas�earning�not�just�one�but�two—one�apiece�in�the�800-meter�and�1,500-meter�run—along�with�the�bronze�medal�in�the�1,000-meter�run.�It�was�uE�teammate�Art�Thomas�S.�fronda�who�earned�the�10,000-meter�run�gold�medal.�Jerome�A.�Patria,�for�his�part,�won�the�gold�medal�in�the�5,000-meter�walk.

Eight�of�the�Lualhati�squad’s�haul�were�silver�medals,�with�Abraham�L.�Alzona�winning�two:�one�each�in�the�400M�dash�and�the�4x400M�relay.�Also�earning�a�4x400M�relay�silver�medal�each�were�Jesreel�V.�Magbuo,�Ariel�D.�Opiana�and�Jayson�S.�Tanteo.�Ernie�D.�Opiana�won�the�silver�medal�in�the�1,500M�run,�while�Jerome�A.�Patria�got�the�silver�for�his�10,000M�walk.�Richard�SL.�Salano�earned�the�silver�in�the�5,000M�run.�Richard�Salaño�was�also named the tournament’s Rookie of the Year.

The�team’s�eight�other�medals�were�bronzes.�The�group�of Abraham Alzona, Jesreel Magbuo, Ariel Opiana and Jayson

Men's Athletics Team Regains

UAAP Championship!Tanteo�each�got�a�bronze�medal�in�the�4x100M�relay.�Jerby�D.�Deriada got one in discus throw, Wenlie Maulas got his in the 10,000M�run,�Ernie�Opiana�earned�one�via�the�3,000M�steeple�chase,�and�so�did�Marl�Anthony�O.�Salinas�in�the�10,000M�walk.�

Rounding�out�the�uE�men’s�athletics�team�are�Kristoffer�S. Carlos, Jerald P. De Asis, Jesus A. Espelimburgo, Stefan N. Jalbuena,�Jayvee�M.�Sarabia�and�Rhyean�Ian�S.�Vergara.�Mr.�Arthur C. Fronda is the team’s Head Coach, Mr. Leo Robert B. Viajar its Assistant Coach, and Mr. Anselmo A. De Guzman is the�Trainer.�Coaches�fronda�and�Viajar�are�both�uE�College�of�Education alumni, majoring in Physical Education and graduating in�1990�and�1987,�respectively.�Both�were�bemedalled�uAAP�tracksters�prior�to�becoming�the�team’s�coaches�in�1993.�Both�have�also�been�teaching�in�uE�since�1990.

This�was�the�latest�uAAP�championship�in�a�long�while�for�the�uE�male�tracksters,�who�had�finished�in�4th�place�in�uAAP�71.�The�team�had�been�undefeated�in�the�uAAP�for�eight�years,�from�1994�to�2002—and�no�other�uE�team�has�had�an�“eight-peat”�streak�in�the�uAAP,�nor�has�any�other�uAAP�member-school�won�as�many�consecutive�championships.�(fEu�recently�came�close�with�a�near�six-peat�this�season.)�Prior�to�its�uAAP�72�victory,�the�uE�men’s�athletics�team�bagged�another�championship,�at�the�Colgate-Philippine�Amateur�Track�and�field�Association�(Patafa)�weekly�Relays�in�November�2009.

The�members�of�the�uE�Red�warriors-women’s�Athletics�Team,�for�their�part,�propelled�the�team�to�a�3rd�Place�finish�in�its�own�uAAP�72�tournament,�retaining�the�spot�the�team�had�earned the year earlier. —Bert B. Sulat Jr.

TraCK anD FIeLD CHaMPIOnS Members of the ue athletics-Men’s Team are seen here at the 2010 recognition program for UE’s winning student-athletes along with some of the officers of UE and of UE’s PE Department: (seated, from left) Marketing Department executive Director Jesus Tanchanco Sr., executive Vice President Carmelita Mateo, President ester Garcia, elementary and Secondary Laboratory Schools Principal nieva Discipulo, Pe Dept. Consultant Teresita Dominguez-abundo, (standing, from left) Pe Department Secretary angelina yusay, Sports Coordinator for ue Caloocan Fernando Olona, the Team’s assistant Coach Leo robert Viajar, Stefan Jalbuena, Jayvee Sarabia, Kristoffer Carlos, Jesreel Magbuo, Coach arthur Fronda, Jerome Patria, ariel Opiana, Jerby Deriada, Jayson Tanteo, ernie Opiana, Jerald De asis, art Thomas Fronda, rhyean Ian Vergara, abraham alzona, Jesus espelimburgo, Marl anthony Salinas, richard Salaño and Wenlie Maulas


ThE�uE�STRONG�RED�wARRIORS�wEIGhTLIfTING Team�continued�to�assert�its�dominance�in�the�local�weightlifting�circuit�as�they�muscled�out�the�competition�

in�the�Philippine�Novice�Subjunior/Junior�Class�B�Master�Powerlifting�Championship�held�on�January�30�and�31,�2010,�at�Robinsons�Place�in�Imus,�Cavite.�

The�uE�squad�won�a�total�of�24�medals�from�this�competition:�15�gold�medals,�seven�silvers�and�two�bronzes.�Moreover,�the�uE�Strong Red Warriors also went away with four team-competition victories:�in�the�Junior�women�(ages�18-23),�Subjunior�Men�(ages�14-17),�Junior�Men�(ages�18-23)�and�Class�B�Lifter�Men�categories�(the�latter�referring�to�male�competitors�who�have�not�gone�through�six�weight�categories).�

Ms.�Ecatarina�S.�Cardano,�one�of�uE’s�top�weightlifters,�was�adjudged�Best�Lifter�for�the�Junior�women�Category.�

The�uE�contingent�triumphed�against�their�competitors�from�the�Ateneo�De�Manila�university,�far�Eastern�university,�the�university�of�the�Philippines�and�Gold’s�Gym,�among�others.

Team�Lualhati’s�15�gold�medals�were�won�in�four�different�divisions:�five�in�the�Subjunior�Division,�five�in�the�Junior�Division,�four�in�the�Class�B�Division�and�one�in�the�Master�Division.�

The�five�Subjunior�division�gold�medalists�are�Emily�A.�Racelis�(1st�Year,�Secondary�Laboratory�School;�44kg.�weight�division),�Emmanuel�Montefalcon�(3rd�Yr.,�SLS;�52�kg.),�Raven�Jonathan�Arias�(1st�Yr.,�AB�Communication�Arts;�56�kg.),�Charles�Justin�C.�Cardano�(1st�Yr.,�BS�in�Nutrition�and�Dietetics;�60�kg.)�and�Nestor�Redulla�(3rd�Yr.,�SLS;�82.5�kg.).�The�gold�medalists�in�the�Junior�Category�are�Princess�D.�Estrella�(1st�Yr.,�Dentistry�

proper;�48�kg.),�Ecatarina�S.�Cardano�(1st�Yr.,�Dentistry�proper;�52�kg.),�Jonhel�Man-on�(3rd�Yr.,�BS�CE;�56�kg.),�Paul�Adrian�A.�Pangilinan�(4th�Yr.,�BS�CS;�110�kg.)�and�Jaybee�Sarabia�(3rd�Yr.,�BS�hRM;�125�kg.).�In�the�Class�B�category,�Princess�Estrella,�Ecatarina�Cardano, Emanuel Montefalcon and Jaybee Sarabia also took home�a�gold�medal�each.�Coach�Edmundo�Jose�G.�Cardano�(2007�MAT�graduate;�110�kg.)�won�uE’s�lone�gold�medal�in�the�Master�category.

The�seven�silver�medalists�are�Angelica�f.�Pineda�(2nd�Yr.,�BSBA�major�in�finance�management;�Novice,�56�kg.),�Sammy�Bondad�(4th�Yr.,�SLS;�Subjunior,�52�kg.),�Sobair�Mohaimen�(1st�Yr.,�BS�Psychology;�Junior,�56�kg.),�Judea�P.�Canlas�(3rd�Yr.,�BShRM;�Junior,�75�kg.),�Jervee�Deriada�(2nd�Year,�BSEd,�P.E.;�Junior,�82.5�kg.),�Jonhel�Man-on�(3rd�Yr.,�BS�Engineering;�Class�B,�56�kg.),�and�Coach�Edmundo�Jose�Cardano�(who�is�currently�a�uE�doctoral�student;�Class�B,�110�kg.)

The�two�bronze�medals�were�each�won�by�Edrew�S.�Cardano�(4th�Yr.,�BS�CS;�Junior,�67.5�kg.)�and�Paul�Adrian�Pangilinan�(4th�year,�BS�IT,�Class�B,�110�kg.).

Prior�to�this�competition,�the�uE�Strong�Red�warriors�successfully defended its title as National Collegiate Champion in�the�National�5-in-1�weightlifting�Championship�held�on�November�5�to�9,�2009,�in�Tagbilaran,�Bohol.�Earlier�last�year,�Team�Lualhati�won�two�championships—in�the�women’s�and�high�School�Boys’�divisions—and�the�2nd�Place�in�the�men’s�division�at�the�Powerlifting�Association�of�the�Philippines’�Philippine�Interschool�Powerlifting�Championships,�held�at�the�uP�College�of�human�Kinetics�Gym�on�September�12�and�13,�2009.�—Angelo M. Vergel De Dios

Powerlifting Champs!

UE WeightliftersStill Unbeatable as


UE red Warriors, Men’s Track and field Team: CHAMpion

Abraham l. Alzona�Silver�Medal,�400M�Dash;�Silver�Medal,�4x400M�Relay;�Bronze�Medal,�4x100M�Relay

Kristoffer S. CarlosJerald p. de AsisJerby d. deriada Bronze Medal, Discus

ThrowJesus A. EspelimburgoArt Thomas s. fronda Gold Medal,

10,000M�Runstefan n. JalbuenaJesreel V. Magbuo�Silver�Medal,�4x400M�

Relay;�Bronze�Medal,�4x100M�RelayWenlie s. Maulas�Gold�Medal,�800M;�

Gold�Medal,�1,500M�Run;�Bronze�Medal,�10,000M�Run

Ariel d. opiana,�Silver�Medal,�4x400M�Relay;�Bronze�Medal,�4x100M�Relay

Ernie d. opiana�Silver�Medal,�1,500M�Run;�Bronze�Medal,�3,000M�Steeplechase

Jerome A. patria�Gold�Medal,�5,000M�walk;�Silver�Medal,�10,000M�walk�

richard sl. salaño Rookie of the Year; Silver�Medal,�5,000M�Run

Marl Anthony o. salinas Bronze Medal, 10,000M�walk

Jayvee M. sarabiaJayson s. Tanteo�Silver�Medal,�4x400M�

Relay;�Bronze�Medal,�4x100M�Relay�rhyean ian s.VergaraArthur C. fronda Head Coachleo robert B. Viajar Assistant CoachAnselmo A. de guzman�Trainer

nATionAl CoMpETiTion

UE Red Warriors, Weightlifting Team: CHAMpion, national 5-in-1

Weightlifting Competition (“7-peat”/7th in a row)

raven Jonathan A. Arias Gold Medal, Sub-junior Category

sammy y. Bondad�2�Silver�Medals,� Sub-junior Category

Judea p. Canlas�3�Silver�Medals,�Junior�Category

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UE red Warriors, Men’s fencing Team: CHAMpion

Manoah s. Baal Rookie of the Year; Gold Medal,�Team�foil

Maximus friedrich E. Baluyot Gold Medal,�Team�foil;�Bronze�Medal,�Individual�foil

Eric C. Brando�II�Gold�Medal,�Team�Sabredon King l. decena�Gold�Medal,�Team�

SabreCarlos Aurelio C. del pilar Gold Medal,

Team�Sabreruvic John o. delos santosnathaniel fritz l. gutierrez Most

Valuable Player; Gold Medal, Individual�foil;�Gold�Medal,�Team�Foil

Bonifacio l. Jacintos�Gold�Medal,�Team�Sabre;�Bronze�Medal,�Individual�Sabre

norvyn C. Mingi�Gold�Medal,�Team�foilpaul T. Talavera�Gold�Medal,�Team�Sabre�Chester J. Uy Coachrufelrino B. Endriano Coachrolando T. Canlas Coach

UE red Warriors, Women’s fencing Team: CHAMpion (“3-peat”/3rd in a Row)

Mary rose l. Alfonzo Gold Medal, Individual�Sabre;�Gold�Medal,�Team�Sabre;�Gold�Medal,�Team�foil

Cristine H. Almas�Gold�Medal,�Team�Epee;�Silver�Medal,�Individual�Epee

Czarina rona d. Arandia Gold Medal, Team�Sabre;�Bronze�Medal,�Individual�Foil

Clicheilyn g. del rosario Gold Medal, Team�Sabre;�Bronze�Medal,�Team�foil

Anna fae d. flores�Gold�Medal,�Team�Epee

Charlotte C. Macaraeg�Gold�Medal,�Team�Sabre

patricia Marie y. MelendresJamie p. nicanor Most Valuable Player;

Gold�Medal,�Individual�foil;�Gold�Medal,�Team�foil;�Gold�Medal,�Team�Epee

Jylyn p. nicanor Rookie of the Year; Gold Medal,�Team�Sabre;�Silver�Medal,�Individual�Sabre

norielyn V. Villaviray�Gold�Medal,�Team�Epee

UE red Warriors, Table Tennis Team: CHAMpion

patrick John A. flores Gold Medal, Individual�Competition

darryl g. fradejas Most Valuable Player; Gold�Medal,�Individual�Competition

donna Marie B. gamilla Gold Medal, Doubles Competition

gretel Mae r. gonzales Gold Medal, Individual�Competition

Jaezl May B. ingeniero Gold Medal, Individual�Competition

lyr Eden s. leyva�Gold�Medal,�Individual�Competition

Kaimo T. Mangulabnan Gold Medal, Doubles Competition

Jasper Kelly p. Morelos Gold Medal, Individual�Competition

rogelio C. ponte Jr. Head CoachHomber C. Tiongson Assistant Coach

UE red Warriors, Boys’ Volleyball Team: CHAMpion (“6-peat”/6th in a row)

reuel d. Asia John Kenneth p. BaykingEdmarson V. Baylondarren A. de diosJerome Cyril B. Eugenio Best LiberoMorissey Claude f. garcia Most Valuable

Player; Best SpikerCarl Michael n. ManuelVon Kenneth A. MarinEvander C. MonsantoKim reginald y. relcopanKarl Justin d. roqueBrendon Joseph d. santos�Best�SetterAngelone T. soria Best Blockerrodrigo M. roque Head Coachruel M. pascual Assistant Coach

The�following�uE�athletes�and�coaches�were�formally�acknowledged�on�March�15,�2010�at�the�Conference�hall�in�uE�Manla�for�their�respective�team�and�individual�victories�in�various�sporting�events�of�SY�2009-2010.

’s Winning SY 2009-2010

Athletes Recognizedue


Charles Justin s. Cardano Gold Medal, Sub-junior Category

Ecatarina s. Candano Gold Medal, Sub-junior Category; Gold Medal, Junior Category; Gold Medal, Class B Category

Edmundo Jose g. Cardano�Silver�Medal,�Class B; Gold Medal, Master

Edrew s. Cardano Gold Medal, Sub-junior Category

Jerby d. deriada 2 Gold Medals, Sub-junior Category

princess d. Estrella Gold Medal Category, Junior; Gold Medal, Class B Category

Johnell s. Man-on Gold Medal, Junior Category;�Silver�Medal,�Class�B�Category

sobair l. Mohaimen�Silver�Medal,�Junior�Category

Emannuel M. Montefalcon Gold Medal, Sub-junior Category; Gold Medal, Junior; Gold Medal, Class B Category

paul Adrian A. pangilinan 2 Gold Medals, Junior Category

Angelica f. pineda�Silver�Medal,�Novice�Category

Emily A. racelis Gold Medal, Sub-junior Category

nestor A. redulla Jr. Gold Medal, Sub-junior Category

Jayvee M. sarabia Gold Medal, Junior Category; Gold Medal, Class B Category

Edmundo Jose g. Cardano Coach

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ronnie rustom E. de leon�Boys’�fencing:�Bronze�Medal,�Individual�Epee;�Silver�Medal,�Team�Epee;�Silver�Medal,�Team�foil

francois nowelle T. licono�Boys’�fencing:�Most Valuable Player; Rookie of the Year;�Gold�Medal,�Individual�foil;�Gold�Medal,�Team�Sabre;�Silver�Medal,�Team�foil

rodrigo A. Manzalay�Jr.�Boys’�fencing:�Gold�Medal,�Individual�Sabre;�Gold�Medal–Team�Sabre

Bruce Kevin H. ng�Boys’�fencing:�Gold�Medal,�Team�Sabre

Karl Justin d. roque�Boys’�fencing:�Silver�Medal,�Team�foil

roger randall r. samia�Boys’�fencing:�Silver�Medal,�Individual�Epee;�Silver�Medal,�Team�Epee

gervacio V. sandolval�III�Boys’�fencing:�Gold�Medal,�Team�Sabre;�Bronze�Medal,�Individual�Sabre

Christian paolo C. soriano�Boys’�fencing:�Bronze�Medal,�Individual�foil;�Silver�Medal,�Team�foil

Marie Claire d. Andaya�women’s�Track�and�field:�Bronze�Medal,�4x400M�Relay

Aleah dC. gatmaitan�women’s�Track�and�field:�Bronze�Medal,�Triple�Jump;�Bronze�Medal,�4x400M�Relay

ue’s recipients of the uaaP 72 Special awards with ue’s top brass. Standing from left are Pe assistant Director-OIC rodrigo roque, amenolah acot (Men’s Volleyball), Cindy resultay (Women’s Basketball), Marlyn Francisco (Softball), Michelle Francisco (Softball), Michelle Tan (Softball, elmer espiritu (Men’s Basketball), Paul John Lee (Men’s Basketball), Shiesa nebrida (Women’s Volleyball), eunique Chan (Girls’ Volleyball) and Mr. Fernando Olona, assistant Pe Director for ue Caloocan. Seated from left are Marketing executive Director Jesus Tanchanco Sr., eVP Carmelita Mateo, President ester Garcia, eSLS Principal nieva Discipulo and Pe Department Consultant Ms. Teresita Dominguez-abundo, former Commissioner of the Philippine Sports Commission

April Joyce p. guillen�women’s�Track�and�field:�Gold�Medal,�Triple�Jump;�Bronze Medal, Long Jump

irene B. gullos�women’s�Track�and�field:�Silver�Medal,�400MLh;�Bronze�Medal,�4x400M�Relay

Camela p. leonardo women’s�Track�and�field:�Bronze�Medal,�4x400M�Relay

April E. pedrozo�women’s�Track�and�field:�Silver�Medal,�300M�walk;�Bronze�Medal,�500M�walk

Bryan B. Barcelon�high�School�Chess:�Bronze�Medal,�Board�4�

Christy lamiel p. Bernales High School Chess:�Gold�Medal,�Board�5

Marvin gabriel M. Colasito�Men’s�Chess:�Bronze�Medal,�Board�6

Alcon John z. datu�high�School�Chess:�Gold Medal, Board 3

piokit s. ibañez�Men’s�Chess:�Bronze�Medal,�Board�5�

nelson i. Mariano iii�Men’s�Chess:�Bronze�Medal,�Board�1

Aaron Khrisna f. rivas�Men’s�Chess:�Bronze Medal, Board 3

Jayson sJ. Visca�Men’s�Chess:�Bronze�Medal, Board 2

Kristoffer Rey V. Garcia�Judo:�Silver�Medal

Ma. isabel dominique A. reloj�Judo:�Gold Medal

rodimple d. rodriguez�Judo:�Silver�Medal

rochelle Joy A. santiago�Judo:�Bronze�Medal


drixie Mae d. suarez High School Swimming:�Silver�Medal,�4x50M�freestyle�Relay;�Gold�Medal,�4x200M�freestyle�Relay;�Gold�Medal,�4x100M�freestyle�Relay;�Gold�Medal,�4x100M�Medley Relay

spECiAlUAAp 72 AWArds

Amenolah M. Acot�Men’s�Volleyball:� Best Digger

Cindy r. resultay�women’s�Volleyball:�Mythical�five

Marlyn C. francisco�Softball:�Rookie�of�the Year

Michelle C. francisco�Softball:�Best�Slugger; Most Homeruns

Michelle l. Tan�Softball:�Most�home�Runs;�Most�Runs�Batted-in

Elmer T. Espiritu�Men’s�Basketball:�Mythical�five

paul John d. lee�Men’s�Basketball:�Mythical�five

Eunique d. Chan�Girls’�Volleyball:� Best Blocker

shiesa s. nebrida�Girls’�Volleyball:� Best�Attacker

sUMMAry

5 uAAP�Champion�Teams1 Non-uAAP�Champion�Team

6 Most Valuable Players5 Rookies of the Year89 Gold Medalists38 Silver�Medalists45 Bronze Medalists11 Special Awards

John Hubert C. resaba High School Taekwondo:�Silver�Medal

sean r. rodriguez High School Taekwond:�Bronze�Medal

Anthony John M. samia High School Taekwondo:�Bronze�Medal

seyed r. Madjd Jabbari�Taekwondo:�Bronze Medal

Mary Jane C. Bagat High School Swimming:�Silver�Medal,�4x50M�freestyle�Relay;��Gold�Medal,�4x200M�freestyle�Relay;�Gold�Medal,�4x100M�Freestyle Relay

Joleyrina Michaela r. Buna High School�Swimming:�Silver�Medal,�100M�freestyle;�Bronze�Medal,�50M�Butterfly;�Gold�Medal,�4x50�M�Medley�Relay;�Bronze�Medal,�200M�freestyle;�Bronze�Medal,�100M�Backstroke;�Bronze�Medal,�50M�Backstroke

Kristiana Allia Mariz U. Cortado High School�Swimming:�Gold�Medal,�50M�Breastroke;�Silver�Medal,�100M�Breastroke;�Gold�Medal,�4x50M�Medley�Relay;�Silver�Medal,�200M�Breastroke;�Gold�Medal,�4x100M�Medley Relay

Maria Camille yvonne C. Cortey High School�Swimming:�Silver�Medal,�4x50M�freestyle�Relay;�Gold�Medal,� 4x100M�freestyle�Relay;�Gold�Medal,�4x50M�Medley�Relay;�Gold�Medal,� 4x50M�Medley�Relay

nicole Bianca C. illustre High School Swimming:�Gold�Medal,�4x200M�freestyle�Relay;�Gold�Medal,�4x100M�Freestyle Relay

sabrina ingrid C. illustre High School Swimming:�Most�Valuable�Player;�Gold�Medal,�800M�freestyle;�Gold�Medal,�200M�IM;�Gold�Medal,�400M�freestyle;�Gold�Medal,�100M�Butterfly;�Gold�Medal,�400�M�IM;�Gold�Medal,�200�M�Butterfly

Ajrulla T. Jaitulla�Men’s�Swimming:�Bronze�Medal,�400�M�IM

Edward Kim B. Mallares High School Swimming:�Bronze�Medal,�4x200M�freestyle�Relay;�Bronze�Medal,�4x50M�Medley Relay

Kevin nicole C. perez High School Swimming:�Bronze�Medal,�4x200M�freestyle�Relay;�Bronze�Medal,�4x50M�Medley Relay

Kerwin r. rollon�high�School�Swimming:�Bronze�Medal,�4x200M�freestyle�Relay;�Bronze�Medal,�4x50M�Medley�Relay

zeanine r. rollon High School Swimming:�Silver�Medal,�4x50M�free�Style Relay

irah isabelle T. solon High School Swimming:�Gold�Medal,�4x200M�freestyle�Relay;�Gold�Medal,�4x50M�Medley�Relay;�Gold�Medal,�4x100M�Medley Relay

Members of the ue red Warriors Men’s and Women’s Fencing Teams

nathaniel Fritz L. Gutierrez of the Men’s Fencing Team delivers the response on behalf of the athlete-awardees.


ThE�uNIVERSITY�Of�ThE�EAST-CALOOCAN Elementary and High School Department held the initial, national�three-day�seminar-training�on�“understanding�

by�Design�(uBD)�in�Action:�Redesigning�Teaching�and�Learning�Across�Areas”�on�April�28�to�30,�2010�at�the�Multipurpose�hall�I�of the College of Engineering-Caloocan Building.

School principals, subject coordinators and secondary teachers�from�the�different�school�divisions�attended�the�seminar-training, which focused on the implementation of understanding�by�Design,�the�new�curriculum�for�secondary�schools.�The�seminar�also�highlighted�the�development�of�the�various�learning�activities�across�areas�for�the�secondary�school�levels.

The�keynote�Speaker�was�Dr.�fe�A.�hidalgo,�former�officer�in�charge�of�the�Department�of�Education�(DepEd).�Part�of�her�talk�focused�on�what�the�proponents�of�uBD�believe�in.�

“Designing lessons for understanding begins with what we want students to be able to do and proceeds to the evidence�that�we�will�accept�that�they�have�learned�it.�Along�the way, we must be clear about what we want students to understand�and�what�we�mean�by�understanding.”

Dr. Lolita M. Andrada, Director of Secondary Education, discussed�the�features�of�understanding�by�Design�as�the�core�of�the�2010�curriculum.

Lecturers and trainers from the Philippine Normal university�who�have�been�going�around�the�country�for�this�purpose�were�invited�to�talk�on�the�different�stages�of�preparations�pertinent�to�the�implementation�of�uBD.�They�likewise facilitated the workshops during the three-day seminar-training�that�came�after�each�presentation.�Prof.�Ma.�Lourdes�Santiago-Agustin�tackled�Stage�1,�which�focused�on�Identifying�Results;�Dr.�Marilyn�u.�Balagtas�tackled the features of Stage 2, on Determining Acceptable Evidences�of�Specific�Desired�Results—giving�the�teachers�insights�on�the�identification�of�specific�learning�competencies to take for each learning period. Prof Ma. Ruth M. Regalado took care of Stage 3, which was on Designing�Learning�Experiences.

Dr.�fedeserio�C.�Camarao,�the�uE�Caloocan�Chancellor,�together�with�Dr.�Benilda�L.�Santos,�the�uE�Caloocan EHSD Principal, organized and spearheaded this�event.

The�uBD�seminar-training�was�designed�as�part�of�uE’s�thrust�to�become�known�as�a�training-provider�institution and to propagate knowledge about the changes in practices in education.

By dr. BEnildA l. sAnTosPrincipal,�Elementary�and�high�School�Department,�uE�Caloocan

Elementary and High School Department Hosts Teaching-Learning Seminar


Recognition Day 2010

rECEpiEnTs of Honors for ACAdEMiC ExCEllEnCE, Els

grade i-lily 1st Honors: Eriel S. Cardano2nd Honors: Roy Edison C. De Guzman 3rd Honors: Daniel�Jade�A.�Javier4th Honors: Aira Mae E. Eclarinal5th Honors: Andhrea Krstyle D. Racoma

grade i-rose1st Honors: Sophia R. Caguioa2nd Honors: Engelo John Gabriel V. Caru3rd Honors: Adriane�C.�Aquino4th Honors: Rodolfo Julian B. De GuzmanFifth Honors: Princess B. Magtira

grade ii-lily 1st Honors: Denise Mae C. Pidlaoan2nd Honors: Alyssa�Marie�B.�Taganas3rd Honors: Jael Mizziah V. Santos4th Honors: Lizchelle�Joy�B.�Velasquez5th Honors: John Gabriel S. Medel

grade ii-daisy1st Honors: Jay Banuar M. Otamias2nd Honors:�Emmanuel�Ravi�M.�Lara3rd Honors: Gabriel R. Lim4th Honors: Hannah Joy A. Moya5th Honors: Ashley Sybil R. Manalo

grade iii-Tulips1st Honors: Venus P. Balito 2nd Honors: Gene Andrei S. Llanes3rd Honors: James Warren R. Esplana4th Honors: Reishelle Anne N. Andres5th Honors: Via Naama D. Mangubat

grade iii-Jasmin1st Honors: Noel Simonjohn E. Gat-eb2nd Honors:�Angelica�Veil�R.�Torres3rd Honors: Manuel P. Magtira III4th Honors: Carl John P. Soriano5th Honors: Alexsandra�M.�Aggabao

grade iV-sampaguita1st Honors: Dei Jai M. Otamias2nd Honors: Marithe Issey N. Abella3rd Honors: Nicart�B.�ubaldo4th Honors: Camille M. Nabong5th Honors: Catherine�L.�Sevidal

grade iV-orchids1st Honors: Samantha Seno2nd Honors: Aaron Louise Ed S. Cruz 3rd Honors: John Maron M. Llagas4th Honors:�Shameena�Ivy�P.�Rendon5th Honors:�Dania�Charlize�S.�Tongol

grade V1st Honors:�Clive�f.�fuentebella

2nd Honors: Gerald�frederick�C.�Tongol3rd honors:�Leigh�Yvonne�T.�Terrazola4th Honors:�Rodette�Camille�C.�De� Guzman5th Honors: Luisse Nhoriel S. Bungay

grade ViValedictorian:�Anna�Alixia�B.�Samsonsalutatorian: Karl Vincent M. Gonzales1st Honorable Mention: Luis Marcelo M.

Cacanindin2nd Honorable Mention: Garwon M.

Baisa3rd Honorable Mention: Jeremy Kent P.

ComendadorWith Honors: Jansen A. GaculaNicole�Bernadette�M.�BarlaanKamille B. Dela CruzDon�Prince�O.�RoqueAndrei Mariell M. Nabong

rECipiEnTs of Honors for ACAdEMiC ExCEllEnCE, sls

1st year1st Honors: Jiro�Jerome�G.�Dumrique2nd Honors: Mary Nicole Lynne G.

Tansioco3rd Honors: Jeraldine P. Yumul4th Honors: Jesan F. Murillo5th Honors:�John�Michael�T.�Minamidez

2nd year 1st Honors: Dhanna Patricia O. Bautista 2nd Honors: Sophia Mae E. Paderanga3rd Honors: Nathaniel M. Perez 4th Honors: Bianca Marie F. Coma5th Honors: Rica Jane M. Apellido

3rd year1st Honors:�Jefferson�Cedrick�C.�Garza2nd Honors: Josef Manuel L. Descalzo 3rd Honors: Gretta�Shalou�G.�Galicinao�4th Honors: Eunice Bianca Mae M.

Martinez5th Honors:�Edgar�Emmanuel�P.�Antiquoia

4th yearValedictorian: Rashanne M. Apellido (also

Gerry�Roxas�Leadership�Awardee�/�J.�P.�Laurel�Memorial�foundation�Awardee�/�Mercury�Drug�Awardee�for�Best�in�Science�&�Math�/�uE�Awardee�for Best in English, Math & Science /�Best�in�filipino,�English,�Math,�Science,�AP�&�TLE)

salutatorian:�Junald�T.�Miranda�1st Honorable Mention: Mark Joseph V.

Pelle

2nd Honorable Mention: Bonifacio H. Caburian Jr.

3rd Honorable Mention:�Jessica�Nicole�T.�Ingat

4th Honorable Mention: Shammai B. ubaldo

5th Honorable Mention: Marielle Kent C. Blunt

6th Honorable Mention: Christine S. Cruz7th Honorable Mention: Maria Katherine

B. De Jesus8th Honorable Mention: Alcon John

Z. Datu (also Awardee for AY foundation�for�National�Discipline)

oUTsTAnding sTUdEnTs, Els

Anna�Alixia�B.�Samson: Best in English; Best in filipino

Karl�Vincent�M.�Gonzales:�Best in MathLuis�Marcelo�M.�Cacanindin:

Best in scienceGarwon�M.�Baisa:�Best in Makabayan

oUTsTAnding sTUdEnTs, sls

filipinoJiro�Jerome�G.�DumriqueDhanna Patricia O. BautistaJosef Manuel L. DescalzoRashanne M. Apellido

EnglishMary�Nicole�Lynn�G.�TansiocoDhanna Patricia O. BautistaEdgar�Emmanuel�P.�AntioquiaRashanne M. Apellido

science and TechnologyJiro�Jerome�G.�DumriqueDhanna Patricia O. BautistaJefferson�Cedrick�C.�GarzaRashanne M. Apellido

MathematicsLloyd Aries F. FiguerresJohn Rafael A. FerrerJefferson�Cedrick�C.�GarzaRashanne M. Apellido

Araling panlipunanJiro�Jerome�G.�Dumrique�Dhanna Patricia O. BautistaEdgar�Emmanuel�P.�AntioquiaRashanne M. Apellido

Technology and Home EconomicsJiro�Jerome�G.�DumriqueDhanna Patricia O. Bautista Eunice Bianca M. MartinezRashanne M. Apellido

's ESLSStudent Achievers Recognized

These�uE�Manila�Elementary�and�Secondary�Laboratory Schools pupils and students were

formally acknowledged at the ESLS Recognition Day�on�March�30,�2010,�2�p.m.�at�the�uE�Theatre.[ ]ue


's EHSDStudent Achievers Recognizedue

Recognition Day 2010

oVErAll Top THrEE for ElEMEnTAry

grade 1Izelcon A. CabacunganMaricel Rose G. BallaranVeronica Gaudiano

grade 2�Jeffrey�Troy�C.�Jaranilla�Jan Karlo I. EspaderoKurt Allen M. Sangalang

grade 3Carl Jason R. AgbayaniChloe�Ellaira�D.�TingAngelica Joyce L. Gregorio

grade 4Elijah�Ericson�G.�Del�RosarioMarion�Abilene�R.�NavarroJohn Rhyuu G. Ballaran

grade 5Cheenie F. VillaluzAlyssa Faye M. FollosoJohn�Matthew�M.�Cheng

ACAdEMiC ExCEllEnCE AWArdEEs for ElEMEnTAry

grade 1Izelcon�A.�Cabacungan:�Best in

Makabayan / Best in English / Best in Mathematics / Best in Filipino

grade 2Jeffer�Troy�C.�Jaranilla:�

Best in Makabayan / Best in English / Best in Mathematics / Best in Filipino

grade 3Carl�Jason�R.�Agbayani:�Best in

MakabayanAngelica�Joyce�L.�Gregorio:�Best in

MathematicsMark�Angelo�G.�Cataquiz:�Best in EnglishIrene A. Lalaguna: Best in Science /

Best in filipino

grade 4Elijah�Ericson�G.�Del�Rosario:

Best in Makabayan / Best in MAPEH / Best in English / Best in HELE / Best in science

Marion�Abilene�R.�Navarro: Best in filipino

Alden�Kiel�A.�Joves: Best in Mathematics

grade 5Gobgleth�C.�Santiago: Best in MakabayanAaron�P.�Rivera:�Best in MathematicsAlyssa�faye�M.�folloso:�Best in MAPEH /

Best in EnglishJohn�Matthew�M.�Cheng: Best in HElECheenie�f.�Villaluz: Best in scienceKhazelle�Rose: Best in filipino

oVErAll Top fiVE forHigH sCHool

1st yearAngeline Jayne P. WoodsEldrick�James�T.�EneroJonathan B. MagtalasChedy Mae S. RegisTeryeth�Jane�R.�Saguita

2nd yearRojeena Gail R. RubioMa.�Levi�f.�GecaraneBea G. GallardoShermaine A. BaluyotAnne�Camille�Javelosa

3rd yearCathryn A. LabradorLian Ching D. SyDeanne Daniel L. AgustinDiomar F. GusiLyra�D.�Tolentino

ACAdEMiC ExCEllEnCE AWArdEEs for HigH sCHool

1st yearAngeline�Jayne�P.�woods:�Best in MApEHEldrick�James�T.�Enero:�Best in English

/ Best in TLE/Computer / Science / filipino

Chedhy�Mae�Regis:�Best in Mathematics

2nd yearBea�G.�Gallardo:�Best in social studiesRojeena�Gail�R.�Rubio:�Best in English /

Best in TLE/ComputerAnne�Camille�Javelosa:�Best in

Mathematics / Best in Science

3rd yearCathryn�A.�Labrador:�Best in TLE/

Computer / MathematicsLian�Ching�D.�Sy:�Best in MAPEH /

Best in scienceChristine�Joy�N.�Bihasa:�Best in EnglishDesiree�Joy�L.�Obrado:�Best in filipinoKim�C.�Escaro:�Best in social studies

oVErAll Top THrEE for HigH SCHooL (science-Based Curriculum)

1st yearMikaela�L.�TecsonBianca Fe Z. AnilloCeferin�Julius�B.�Guevarra

2nd yearChristian�Oliver�C.�SumugatAlvin�C.�Magallanes�Kristina Cassandra C. Lim

3rd yearJerold Jay M. Flores Camille Angelie J. SoribelloRachelle�R.�Quintero

ACAdEMiC ExCEllEnCE AWArdEEs for HigH sCHool

(Science-Based Curriculum)

1st yearMikaela�L.�Tecson:�Best in Filipino /

Best in English / Best in Elective Mathematics / Best in Science / Best in Earth science

Ceferin�Julius�B.�Guevarra:�Best in Mathematics / Best in TLE / Best in Values Education

Bianca�fe�z.�Anillo:�Best in social studiesSalvador�B.�Tolete�Jr.:�Best in MApEH

2nd year Alvin�C.�Magallanes:�Best in filipinoVanessa�Mae�A.�Opeña:�Best in English

/ Best in TLE / Best in Values Education

Christian�Oliver�C.�Sumugat:�Best in Elective Mathematics / Best in Science / Best in Classical Physics

Charles�Lonarm�G.�Sim:� Best in Mathematics

Kristina�Cassandra�C.�Lim:� Best in MApEH

Lief�Anthony�B.�Comaling:�Best in social studies

3rd yearJerold�Jay�M.�flores:�Best in Science /

Best in Zoology / Best in EnglishMa.�Therence�E.�Cu:�Best in TLE /Best in Values EducationCamille�Angelie�J.�Soribello:�Best

in MAPEH / Best in Elective Mathematics

Lyza�M.�Quilong�Quilong:�Best in filipinoRenee�Delos�Trinos:�Best in MathematicsAllvin�Dave�Y.�Rodriguez:�Best in social

studies

[ ]These�pupils�and�students�of�the�uE�Caloocan�Elementary and High School Department were formally acknowledged at the EHSD

Recognition�Day�held�on�April�5,�2010,�4�p.m.,�at�the�uE�Caloocan�Center�Stage�and�field.


A BOOK�COLLECTING�SOME�Of�ThE�fINEST�ESSAYS of�Mr.�Raul�S.�Gonzalez,�uE’s�former�Vice�President�for�university�Relations,�is�out�now.�

Entitled My Malacañang,�the�300-plus-page�compendium�gathers�65�essays�and�newspaper�columns�penned�by�Mr.�Gonzalez�from�1980�to�the�new�millennium.�The�book�is�published�by the Dawn�Alumni�and�writers�Network�(DAwN),�a�group�of�uE�alumni�from�mostly�the�1970s�and�1980s�who�were�Dawn staffers�when�“Gonza”�was�the�student�newspaper’s�adviser.�My Malacañang was formally launched at the Aloha Hotel on November�5,�2009,�Mr.�Gonzalez’s�75th�birthday.

Subtitled�“Essays�on�Presidents,�People,�Places�and�Politics,”�My Malacañang is an engaging read for any enthusiast of writing, politics or Philippine culture—a refresher for senior generations and an eye-opener for the younger set. A number of the essays are�culled�from�Mr.�Gonzalez’s�Malacañang-related�experiences:�as a young resident while his father, Arturo M. Gonzalez, was superintendent of buildings and grounds of the Palace and technical assistant on public works to Presidents Manuel L. Quezon,�Jose�P.�Laurel,�Sergio�S.�Osmeña,�Manuel�A.�Roxas�and�Elpidio�R.�Quirino;�and�later�on�as�a�Malacañang�worker�himself—starting�with�his�appointment�in�1953�as�Information�Officer�of�the�Office�of�the�Press�Secretary�during�the�Ramon�f.�Magsaysay�administration,�to�his�1965�stint�as�Press�Secretary�to�President Diosdado P. Macapagal.

An AB English alumnus of San Beda College who later on took up, among others, subjects in higher Political Science at uE,�Mr.�Gonzalez�had�worked�for�the�university�for�over�three�decades.

his�uE�stint�began�with�being�the�Assistant�Director�of�the�Department�of�Publications�and�Alumni�Affairs�(from�1958�to�1962).�A�succession�of�uE�positions�followed:�Director�of�Public�Relations�and�Publications�(1966-73),�Assistant�Vice�President�for�Public�Relations�(1974-80)�and,�ultimately,�Vice�President�for�university�Relations�(1980-85).�he�returned�to�the�university�in�the�mid-2000s�as�public�relations�consultant�to�the�then�Chairman�of the Board and CEO, Dr. P. O. Domingo.

Mr. Gonzalez was a member of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Amusements and Gaming Corporation during the late�Corazon�C.�Aquino’s�presidency.�During�the�administration�of�Pres.�fidel�V.�Ramos,�Mr.�Gonzalez�was�with�the�Government�Service�Insurance�System;�at�the�GSIS,�he�was�Senior�Vice�President for the Corplan and Information Systems Group and concurrent�Vice�President�of�the�Public�Affairs�Group.�

From being a member of The Manila Chronicle’s editorial staff�in�the�1950s,�Mr.�Gonzalez�was�later�on�a�columnist�of�The Philippine Star�from�1987�to�1990�and�of�The Evening Paper in the mid-’90s�as�well�as�in�The Evening Star and The Daily Tribune.

Former UE VP's BookPublished by

Mr.�Gonzalez�has�also�been�affiliated�with�many�organizations,�such�as�having�been�Director�and�then�Treasurer�of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines; Member of the Fulbright Association of the Philippines; Founding Member of the Public Relations Organization of the Philippines; and President of the�university�Athletic�Association�of�the�Philippines�in�1982.�his�several�awards�include�the�Presidential�Citation�for�Outstanding�Service�from�the�Philippine�Council�of�Management.�

My Malacañang also includes biographical photos of Mr. Gonzalez’s family and career, and concludes with a few tributes from just some of the hundreds of Dawn alumni whose writing and�editing�skills�were�unlocked�and�honed�by�the�former�uE�VP,�and�who�can�attest�to�the�man’s�legendary�Dawn�advisership.�

While My Malacañang may be thin a collection for the man of�letters�that�Mr.�Gonzalez�has�been�all�his�life,�the�book’s�anonymously�authored�foreword�puts�it�best:�“One�book�is�not�enough to put together the contents of his mind, but this one book is�sufficient�to�show�the�world�what�mind�he�had,�and�what�heart�beats�to�the�reflections�of�his�soul.”—Bert B. Sulat Jr.

Dawn Alumni

Mr. Gonzalez signs copies of his book My Malacañang on its launch night on nov. 5, 2009, his 75th birthday


Tales of theLongest-Staying Malacañang Resident Except for One

this coming May will, of course, determine whether that tenancy would�be�handed�over�and�revert�to�any�of�the�same�families�that�had�previously�occupied�Malacañang,�or�go�to�the�serious�contenders�for�first-time�occupancy—Senator�Manuel�Villar�Jr.,�Senator Richard Gordon and former Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro�Jr.

longer-staying Malacañang tenant than mostThrough�all�the�often�fierce�jockeying�for�residence�in�

Malacañang�over�the�years,�however,�one�man�had�largely�kept�mum about the fact that that he had been a longer Malacañang resident�than�any�of�the�Philippine�presidents—except�one.�This�was until that former long-time resident, Raul S. Gonzalez, came out�last�November�with�a�superb�memoir-cum-essay�collection,�My Malacañang: Essays on presidents, people, places and politics, where�he�blithely�asserts�in�the�very�first�sentences�of�the�very�first�chapter:�“Except�for�ferdinand�Marcos,�no�president�of�the�Philippines�lived�in�Malacañang�longer�than�I�did.�You�read�it�right—‘than�I.’�And�yes—‘lived,’�as�in�resided,�ate,�drank,�slept,�wakened, thought, dreamt, fell ill, got well, played, laughed, wept, prayed.�And�yes,�yes—‘longer,’�12�or�13�years.”

Who, one may ask, is this Raul Gonzalez2 who can refer so familiarly and so nonchalantly to a stately place of residence—a palace,�in�fact—that�many�an�ambitious�filipino�would�fight�for�and�die�for�and�likely�even�lie�for�just�for�a�six-year�stay?�

To�be�sure,�Gonzalez�had�actually�been�a�non-elective�Malacañang�resident.�he�used�to�live�in�a�chalet�within�the�Malacañang compound because his father, architect Arturo M. Gonzalez, was appointed by Philippine Commonwealth President Manuel�Quezon�sometime�after�1935�as�Malacañang’s�buildings�and grounds superintendent. Architect Gonzalez held the position until�his�violent�death�inside�Malacañang�grounds�in�December�of�1949.�

strong sense of ownership over the placeThe�younger�Gonzalez�himself�sums�up�his�strong�sense�

of�ownership�over�Malacañang�in�the�first�chapter�of�his�book:�“Malacañang�was�where�I�took�my�first�firm�steps�and�uttered�my�first�coherent�words,�where�I�rode�my�first�bike,�read�my�first�book,�stole�my�first�kiss,�wrote�my�first�poems.�It�was,�I�might add, also in Malacañang where I saw what war did to men and what men did in war, in Malacañang where two sisters

By Mr. JosE A. CArilloThis article is reprinted with permission from Jose Carillo’s English Forum at http://josecarilloforum.com, February 6-12, 2010 edition.

FROM�ITS�BEGINNINGS�IN�1802�AS�A�SPANISh aristocrat’s summer home, Malacañang Palace in Manila was to become the prime seat of political power in the

Philippines.�It�served�as�the�official�residence�of�the�country’s�governors-general�both�during�the�Spanish�colonial�years�until�1898�and�during�the�American�occupation�until�the�establishment�of�the�Philippine�Commonwealth�in�1935.�from�then�onwards�it�was�to�be�the�official�residence�of�12�successive�presidents�of�the�Philippines1—Manuel�Quezon,�Sergio�Osmeña,�Manuel�Roxas,�Elpidio�Quirino,�Ramon�Magsaysay,�Carlos�Garcia,�Diosdado�Macapagal,�ferdinand�Marcos,�Corazon�Aquino,�fidel�Ramos,�Joseph Estrada and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

for�all�their�political�power,�however,�all�12�were�simply�short-term tenants of Malacañang under the country’s democratic system. Each took residence there for at most a four-year or (later)�six-year�stay,�and�could�look�forward�to�the�possibility�of staying longer only if reelected. Indeed, only two managed to stay in Malacañang for more than one term—Marcos, who won�a�second�four-year�term�and�managed�to�extend�his�stay�to�a�total�of�21�years�through�the�expedient�of�martial�rule;�and�Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, former Malacañang tenant Diosdado Macapagal’s daughter, who succeeded Estrada as president when the�latter�was�ousted�after�only�30�months�in�residence,�then�managed�to�extend�her�own�tenancy�for�another�six�years—a�term�that,�of�course,�brings�us�to�the�present�day.�(Three�of�the�official�Malacañang�tenants�died�during�their�tenancy:�Quezon�in�1944�and�Roxas�in�1948,�both�from�illness,�and�Magsaysay�in�a�plane�crash�in�1957.)

Today,�a�total�of�nine�presidential�candidates�want�to�become�Malacañang’s�official�tenant�for�the�next�six�years—among�them�Joseph Estrada, the ousted Philippine president who wants to reclaim�Malacañang�to�vindicate�his�name;�Senator�Benigno�Aquino�III,�son�of�previous�Malacañang�tenant�Corazon�Aquino;�and�Senator�Manuel�Roxas�II,�grandson�of�former�Malacañang�tenant�Manuel�Roxas,�who,�as�Noynoy�Aquino’s�running�mate,�puts himself in a contingent position to be also a Malacañang tenant. How the political winds will blow in the national elections


of�mine�were�conceived�and�[where]�my�father�bled�to�death�in�my�15-year-old�arms�from�a�bullet�fired�from�a�crazed�soldier’s�browning�automatic�rifle,�Malacañang�which�shaped�me�into�the�person�I�am.”

This�amazing�facility�with�English�prose�is�vintage�Raul�Gonzalez,�a�now-retired�communications�executive�and�writer�who’s�an�English-language�wordsmith�with�few�equals�in�the�Philippines.�his�career,�spanning�several�decades�until�the�late�1990s,�included�a�stint�in�government�as�press�secretary�of�the�late�President�Diosdado�Macapagal�and�as�senior�vice�president�of�the�Government�Service�Insurance�System;�in�academe,�as�vice�president�of�university�relations�of�the�university�of�the�East;�and�in the mass media, as beat reporter for the now-defunct Manila Chronicle�in�the�1950s�and,�in�the�1990s,�as�opinion�columnist�for�The Philippine Star and The Daily Tribune.�he�had�also�served�as�public�relations�adviser�and�speechwriter�for�some�prominent�public�figures�in�the�Philippine�scene.

In My Malacañang, Gonzalez writes with elegant, sometimes almost rhapsodic prose about life in the old palace by the Pasig River,�about�Philippine�society�and�politics�in�general,�and�about�the�movers�and�shakers�he�had�served�or�had�met�in�the�course�of�his�career�as�communications�executive�and�writer.

Listen to Gonzalez reminisce in My Malacañang about summer�of�’45�at�the�end�of�the�Japanese�occupation�of�the�Philippines:

“MacArthur returned not a moment too soon, an eternity too late.�Our�fast�had�lasted�three�long�years,�almost�unto�starvation,�and�turned�us�children�in�Malacañang�into�grotesqueries—looking like gnomes and salamanders, eyes bulging out of their sockets�and�cheeks�sunken�and�hollow,�limbs�without�flesh�and�stomachs�bloated�by�hunger,�some�of�us�so�ravaged�by�beri-beri�that taking a single step was almost like carrying the cross up Calvary.

“Yet�we,�starvelings�all,�found�soon�enough�and�quickly�learned that we could only munch so many apples, chew only so much gum, gulp down only so much Coke, gobble up only so many�Babe�Ruths�and�Tootsie�Rolls.”

A life-changing encounter with deathAnd here’s Gonzalez summoning from memory his terrible,

life-changing�encounter�with�death�in�Malacañang:“The�soldier�fires,�and�I�see�father�knocked�off�his�feet�and�

flung�a�yard�away,�a�perplexed�look�on�his�face,�a�half-smile�playing on his lips. He has always been elegant—Father, that is—and he rights himself and like a leaf whose autumn has come, falls slowly, gently, gracefully to the ground…

“I rush to where my Father is, cradle him in my arms, and he looks�at�me�with�those�eyes�of�his�that�even�in�anger�never�stop�smiling,�and�I�see�a�wet,�red�spot�on�his�necktie�getting�larger�and�larger and larger. ‘Help him,’ I cry, ‘Help him.’

“Hands—I don’t know whose—pull Father out of my embrace but, to this day, I can feel his weight, his warmth and his blood oozing out of him as he lay dying in my arms on the earth of his�Malacañang.”

Many�years�after�his�father’s�death,�Raul�Gonzalez�was�to�become�a�non-elective�Malacañang�resident�again—if�only�on�a day-job basis—when he was appointed press secretary by President�Diosdado�Macapagal.�After�Macapagal�gave�way�to�ferdinand�Marcos�as�the�new�official�Malacañang�tenant�in�1965,�Gonzalez�worked�with�the�private�sector�and�wrote�off�and�on�as an opinion columnist for some Metro Manila broadsheets. In

1986,�under�the�government�of�then�Malacañang�tenant�President�Corazon�Aquino,�Gonzalez�was�named�GSIS�vice�president�for�public�relations,�a�position�he�held�until�1998�under�the�Malacañang tenancy of President Fidel Ramos.

insights from the corridors of powerhis�having�walked�and�worked�in�the�corridors�of�political�

power�gave�Gonzales�deep,�unparalleled�insights�about�the�workings�of�government.�Listen�to�his�philosophical�rant�in�his�newspaper�column�in�1995�about�the�inefficiency�of�government:

“Indeed, a lean bureaucracy is a contradiction in terms, as�oxymoronic�as�military�intelligence…Thus,�where�private�industry,�which�is�motivated�95�percent�of�the�time�by�the�desire�for�profit,�tries�to�make�do�with�as�small�a�complement�of�personnel�as�it�can�get�by,�the�government,�which�is�motivated�100�percent of the time by the desire for power, tries to make out with as large a bureaucracy as it can get away with.

“Private�industry�will�make�one�man�perform�10�different�tasks,�but�government�will�make�10�men�perform�one�and�the�same�task.�Put�another�way,�private�industry�fills�a�job�so�that�it�may�be�done;�government�creates�a�job�so�that�it�can�be�filled.�Or�better�yet,�private�industry�will�fill�a�job�only when it is necessary for�the�purpose;�whereas�government�will�create�a�job�because it is necessary�to�its�purpose.”

A keen eye for high achieversGonzalez�had�a�keen,�discriminating�eye�for�high�achievers�

among people—particularly for young student writers in that often�awkward,�self-conscious�stage�of�growing�their�creative�wings3,�but�even�for�the�adult�high�achievers�who�had�already�proven�their�executive�and�leadership�mettle�by�winning�the�tenancy�of�Malacañang�itself.�here,�for�example,�is�his�recollection�of�President�fidel�Ramos�in�mid-1996�after�the�latter’s�round�of�golf�at�Malacañang�Park:

“he�still�has�a�wide-eyed�reverence�for�excellence,�especially�athletic�excellence.�he�looked�at�[German�ace�golfer�Bernhard]�Langer with a respect I hardly see him accord other men; the same look�he�gives�Luisito�Espinosa,�Elma�Muros,�Robert�Jaworkski4.

“he�takes�a�child-like�delight�in�leaving�things�looking�better�than when he found them. He couldn’t stop talking about the improvements�he�had�worked�in�the�park�and�the�place�itself.�‘You�grew�up�here,’�he�said.�‘Come�more�often�and�take�a�longer,�closer�look�at�what�I�have�done.’”

But�the�usually�mild�and�soft-spoken�Gonzalez�could�also�be�savagely�indignant�and�bitingly�sarcastic�with�his�prose,�although�often�in�high�magisterial�style.�here’s�what�he�wrote�in�his�1995�newspaper opinion column about popular Philippine comedian Dolphy’s response to his fans who were then egging him to take a stab�at�high�public�office:

“Paano kung manalo ako? [What if I win the election?]“The�question�Dolphy�asked�himself�is�a�question�no�one�who�

aspires�to�an�elective�office�should�fail�to�ask�himself,�preferably�as�soon�as�the�political�bug�bites�and�even�before�the�itch�to�run�develops:�Paano kung manalo ako? It is not that an honest reply to�this�question�may�ensure�that�our�government�will�not�be�run by dogs—worse yet, by curs—that got lucky and caught a�car.�That�is�simply�being�patriotic.�It�is,�rather,�that�Dolphy’s�question�may�stop�people�less�knowledgeable�or�less�honest�about�themselves�than�Dolphy�from�spending�the�next�six�years�of�their�lives�scurrying�from�one�rat�hole�to�another�in�the�effort�to�keep�their�nincompoopery�concealed,�private�and�known�only�to�their�mothers.�That�is�surely�being�kind�to�oneself.”


when�giving�vent�to�his�opinions,�Gonzalez�could�throw�caution�to�the�winds,�too—even�get�stylishly�snarky�or�snarkily�stylish—as�in�this�passage�from�his�August�1990�newspaper�column�defending�President�Cory�Aquino�when�the�media�tide�began�to�wash�against�her:

“…it�takes�only�one�word�to�explain…why�a�media�contract�is out on Cory, why there’s a policy of againstness on her, why the�tales�against�her�are�bound�to�grow�taller,�wilder,�dirtier.�The�word�is:�fear.�fear�that�she�just�might�run.�And�if�she�does,�paano naman kami?

“There’s�no�one�in�the�Opposition�now�who�can�beat�Cory—and�all�the�polls�show�it;�this�despite�the�ravings�and�rantings�dutifully, and sometimes gratuitously, reported by media about how uninspired her leadership is, how inept her Cabinet members are,�how�gosh-awful�her�giggling�last�July�16�was…”

flesh-and-blood sketches of people in powerExcept�for�a�few�touching,�sometimes�overly�sentimental�

vignettes�about�Gonzalez’s�personal�and�family�life�in�the�latter�part of the essay collection, My Malacañang�largely�devotes�itself�to�perceptive,�flesh-and-blood�sketches�of�the�men�and�women—and�their�surrogates�as�well—who�had�tenanted�Malacañang�over�the�past�74�years.�he�weaves�quick,�arresting�tapestries�of�their�virtues,�foibles�and�quirks:�the�imperious�Manuel�Quezon,�“with�his�short�fuse�and�low�boiling�point,”�unleashing�his�trademark�“puñetas”�on�those�who�dared�cross�him;�Carlos�Garcia,�“the�most�placid�and�serene�president,”�who�was�probably�made�so�“by composing ‘balak,’ Boholano poetry and playing chess to the exclusion�of�anything�else”;�Diosdado�Macapagal,�with�his�almost�mystical respect for the Filipino, but who “lacked the charm to convince�the�people�of�the�sincerity�of�his�intentions,”�thus�leading�to his political undoing; Ferdinand Marcos, “too calculating to allow�himself�the�luxury�of�genuine�anger”�and�one�who�“never�uttered�any�word,�made�any�gesture,�showed�any�expression�that�had�no�conscious�purpose”;�Gloria�Macapagal�Arroyo,�possessing�“considerable�charms,”�but�with�a�temper�“hair-trigger�in�its�sensitivity�and�thermonuclear�in�its�explosiveness”;�Cory�Aquino�with�her�Noah-nesque�kind�of�political�leadership,�“unshakable�in�her�faith�that�everything�depends�on�God”;�and�Joseph�Estrada,�whom he likened to the Biblical Samson, “a huge man with a big heart and no guile at all, [who] preferred the simple pleasures and the�merry�company�of�commoners.”��

Here, indeed, is the essential Raul Gonzalez, an astute observer�writing�with�the�confident,�sure-footed�voice�of�a�consummate�English-language�stylist.�his�singular�experience�of�having�been�the�longest-staying�non-elective�resident�of�Malacañang�had�given�him�a�ringside�seat�to�recent�Philippine�history�and�contemporary�events.�And�many�of�his�essays�in My Malacañang�sparkle�in�his�highly�engaging�narrative�and�expository�style,�some�even�rising�to�the�level�of�great,�unforgettable�prose,�as�in�this�vaulting�passage�about�the�filipino�mentality of “puede na”:

“Name me, show me any bug in the systems we employ, any�defect�in�the�goods�we�produce,�any�deficiency�in�the�service�we render, any blemish in the leaders we choose, any kink in the armor�we�don,�any�fly�in�the�ointment�we�prepare,�any�flaw�in�the�way�we�think,�comprehend,�decide,�act—and,�believe�you�me once more, it can be traced to how easily either these two phrases—puede na or puede pa—comes�to�the�Pinoy�lips�and�moves�the Pinoy mind…

“Puede na I blame as the culprit for the mediocrity that the

Filipino has become. It is what has held us back as a people despite�the�agility�of�our�mind,�its�inventiveness,�its�thrusting�nature; despite the beauty and bounty of our land; despite so many�good�starts;�despite�the�fact�that�we�have�always�been�pathfinders�and�trailblazers,�first�in�many�things—to�drive�out�our�colonizers, to gain political independence, to absorb the ways of the�west.”��

Truly,�Raul�Gonzalez’s�65�essays�in�the�320-page�book�make My Malacañang�not�only�a�highly�evocative�and�compelling�set�of�cautionary tales about life and politics in the Philippines but also superb,�instructive�reading�for�students�of�style�and�rhetoric�in�English.

1Jose P. Laurel was president of the Philippines during the Japanese Occupation from 1942-1945 but, based on Raul Gonzalez’s first-hand account in My Malacañang, never took up residence in the palace, preferring to always sleep in in his house in Peñafrancia St. in Paco, Manila.

2Raul S. Gonzalez the writer and communications executive is not the same Raul M. Gonzalez, the former Philippine justice secretary.

3From the late 1960s up to the mid-1970s, Raul S. Gonzalez was adviser of the Dawn, the college student newspaper of the University of the East, with a circulation that grew to over 65,000 copies weekly.

4Luisito Espinosa, Elma Muros and Robert Jaworkski were at the time the leading Filipino athletes in professional boxing, running and basketball, respectively.

My Malacañang by Raul S. Gonzalez (Dawn Alumni and Writers Network, publisher, © 2009: 320 pages, coated bookpaper) is a limited edition that’s not available in bookstores. Cover price is PhP500, plus PhP84 for domestic delivery in the Philippines via Air21. For orders and more delivery details, contact either of the following: Tel. (632) 726-8545, e-mail [email protected]; or Tel. (632) 811-2140, Mobile 0917-5220623, email [email protected].

Mr. Gonzalez with two rP Presidents: with former President Fidel ramos at the book launch (top) and with then President Diosdado Macapagal, for whom the former ue VP was Press Secretary


A uE�ALuMNuS�RECENTLY�RETuRNED�TO�hIS�ALMA Mater�after�over�three�decades,�not�just�to�pay�a�visit�but�to share his knowledge and pertinent tips and information

concerning the hospital and restaurant management industry. A�graduate�of�the�uE�College�of�Business�Administration�

(CBA),�major�in�Management,�Prof.�Michael�C.�Lao�gave�a�seminar-workshop�on�february�12,�2010,�8�a.m.-12�p.m.,�at�the�Briefing�Room�in�the�Manila�Campus,�to�College�of�Arts�and�Sciences-Manila and -Caloocan faculty members who teach Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management subjects. his�uE�audience�also�included�select�CBA�faculty�members.�

Prof. Michael Lao is the Department Chair and Internship Coordinator�of�the�hospitality�and�Tourism�Management�Program at Glendale Community College in Glendale, California, uSA.�he�has�also�been�a�guest�lecturer�and�instructor�at�Collins�School of Hospitality Management at the California Polytechnic university�in�Pomona,�CA;�the�California�State�university�at�Long�Beach�and�at�Irvine;�and�the�International�Culinary�School�of�the�Art Institute of California—Orange County.

At�his�workshop�in�uE,�Prof.�Lao�gave�a�two-in-one�lecture�covering�“Current�Trends�in�the�hospitality�and�Tourism�Industry”�and�“The�Art�of�Teaching:�Learning�Styles.”�with�the�former�topic,�he�tackled�innovations,�trends�and�other�relevant�

information concerning cruise lines, airports, restaurants and hotels;�with�the�latter�topic,�he�elaborated�on�contrasting�learning�styles�and�related�concerns�that�can�influence�how�students�best�comprehend�their�lessons�and�learn�better.

Born and raised in Manila, Prof. Lao later on immigrated to the�uS,�settling�in�California.�he�attended�the�west�Valley�College�in Saratoga, CA; he later on graduated with a Master’s Degree from�the�Cornell�university�School�of�hotel�and�Restaurant�Administration.�upon�graduating�from�Cornell,�Prof.�Lao�joined�the�Marriot�hotel�Corporation’s�food�and�Beverage�Management�Training�Program.�he�went�on�to�hold�executive�positions�with�major hotel chains such as Holiday Inn, the Hilton Corporation, the Marriot Hotel Corporation, and Sheraton Hotels and Resorts.

Prof.�Lao’s�12�years�in�the�hotel�industry�include�having�been�part of the restaurant management of Marriot International Inc. and�a�succession�of�Sheraton�hotels;�part�of�the�front�office�and�housekeeping�management�of�several�holiday�Inns;�the�Assistant�Controller�and�the�food�and�Beverage�Controller�of�a�succession�of�hilton�hotels;�the�food�and�Beverage�Director�of�various�Sheraton Hotels and Holiday Inns; and ultimately the Hotel General�Manager�of�several�holiday�Inns.

he�likewise�has�20�years�of�entrepreneurial�and�corporate�restaurant�experience—having�been,�among�others,�the�Director�of�

UE Alumnus HrM Management program Chair at glendale Community College in UsA

Prof. Michael Lao (front, center) poses with Century Park Hotel personnel manager Susan Dinio (2nd from left), ue’s (front, from far left) CaS Caloocan Dean eleanor Javier, CBa Manila Dean Veronica elizalde, CaS Manila Dean Justina Evangelista, and some of CAS Manila and CAS Caloocan’s other officers and HRM faculty members and some of CBA Manila’s faculty members—after Prof. Lao’s workshop at the Briefing Room on Feb. 12, 2010

Gives Valuable Workshop

HRM Faculty Membersfor


uE COLLEGE SENIOR ALLEN S. Mercado was recognized by the Order of the Knights of Rizal as one of the ten Jose

Rizal�Model�Students�of�the�Philippines�for�2009�in�a�program�held�last�December�11,�2009,�at�the�Knights�of�Rizal�Building�in�Bonifacio�Drive,�Port�Area, Manila.

Mr. Mercado is a fourth-year Political Science student�of�the�uE�College�of�Arts�and�Sciences-Manila and is the President of the CAS Student Council�in�uE�Manila�for�school�year�2009-2010.�he�is�also�a�university�President�scholar�of�uE�and�the�former�President�of�CAS�Manila’s�Political Science Society.

he�and�nine�others�from�various�universities�across the country were selected from a total of�20�nationwide�finalists;�he�was�one�of�only�three�awardees�from�Metro�Manila.�The�finalists�attended�a�final�interview�last�December�10�

to help determine who among them deserved�to�be�in�the�top�10.

The�annual�search�for�the�Jose Rizal Model Students of the Philippines aims to recognize

students who best epitomize the Rizalian�qualities�of�academic�excellence�and�student�

leadership. Candidates in the search are senior graduating students of any undergraduate course in a�college�or�university.—Bert B. Sulat Jr.

International�and�Domestic�franchise�Operations�of�Tony�Roma’s�Restaurants,�overseeing�52�domestic�and�worldwide�restaurants�totaling�eleven�franchise�groups,�and�expanding�worldwide�international�units�in�Asia,�Central�America�and�South�America;�Director�of�Operations�of�the�multi-unit�Jack�in�the�Box�restaurants; Franchise District Manager for KFC Corporation; and General Manager�of�various�food�and�beverage�outfits.

Prof.�Lao�is�recognized�for�his�expertise�and�unique�ability�to�analyze�independent�or�multi-unit�operations�and�implementing�corrective�actions�in�resolving�operational�issues,�planning�concept�growth�and�expansion�and�improving�overall�profitability.�his�client�roster�currently�includes�Porto’s�Bakery�&�Café�in�Glendale�&�Burbank;�the�Ramada�Resort�of�Palm�Springs;�the California Department of Education in Sacramento, CA; the Jewish Family Services�of�Los�Angeles;�the�huntington�Library�&�Botanical�Gardens�in�San�Marino;�the�Max’s�of�Manila�restaurant�in�Glendale;�and�Keno’s�Restaurant�in�Anaheim Hills.

Prof.�Lao�offers�comprehensive�restaurant�operation�workshops�at�Glendale�Community�College’s�Community�Education�location�in�Garfield�campus�all�year�round,�with�the�sessions�specifically�tailored�for�independent�restaurant owners or chain operators. He has also created leadership and customer�service�workshops�to�address�soft-skills�issues�in�the�service�industry.

Before�going�to�uE,�Prof.�Lao�conducted,�on�february�9�to�11,�2010,�two�workshops�on�leadership�and�guest�services�for�employees�of�Century�Park�hotel�upon�the�invitation�of�Eton�Properties.�uE,�Century�Park�hotel�and�Eton�Properties�are�members�of�the�Lucio�Tan�Group�of�Companies.�he�conducted�two�other�lecture-workshops�at�Century�Park�hotel�in�September�2009.

Prof.�Lao�has�said�that�“I�would�like�to�give�back�to�my�country�and�introduce�them�to�current�system�of�management�styles�and�techniques.�The�world�is�getting�smaller�and�the�rest�of�the�world�has�caught�up.�My�aim�is�to�make�Asians,�especially�filipinos,�realize�that�they�have�great�potential�and�are�very�much�in�demand�in�the�industry�worldwide.”�Additionally,�he�has�stated,�“Dr. Dawn Lindsay, the interim president of Glendale Community College, is just as passionate in reaching out internationally, and encourages strong global collaboration,�especially�in�Asia.”—Bert B. Sulat Jr.

UE StudentHailed as2009Jose RizalModelStudent

Prof. Lao receives a certificate of appreciation from ue via CaS Manila associate Dean Lota Billones

Gives Valuable Workshop


UE and the Challenges of the

21st Century and GlobalizationTEChNOLOGY�hAS�LONG�BEEN�CONSIDERED�ThE�KEY

to�sustainable�development�and�improvement�in�any�field�of�endeavor.�Its�primary�objective�is�to�integrate�the�peoples�

of the world. with�globalization,�this�notion�has�become�even�stronger,�

making�it�an�even�greater�challenge�to�information�technology�(IT)�experts.�Its�effects�have�penetrated�all�sectors�of�society.�Moreover,�users�of�technology�have�to�endure�its�unrelenting�effects�such�as�rapid�change�of�equipment,�expensive�and�complex�systems,�widespread�usage�and�availability�of�new�technology,�increased�competition and security issues.

Corollary�to�this,�current�IT�infrastructures,�future�projects�and�personnel�management�have�to�undergo�restructuring�to�cope�with this worldwide phenomenon. John Bessey, country manager for�Microsoft�Philippines,�stressed�this�in�Computerworld’s January�2010�issue,�stating�that�“Globalization�is�a�factor�that�continues�to�bring�various�challenges�such�as�expanding�market�boundaries, the increasing need for workers to collaborate easily anytime�and�anywhere,�having�a�variety�of�new�competitors,�and�facing�complex�market�pressures�and�regulations�and�currency�fluctuations.”�

however,�if�properly�applied,�these�advances�will�be�able�to�efficiently�facilitate�gains�in�different�sectors�of�the�economy.

Realizing�that�globalization�offers�opportunities�more�than�challenges,�uE’s�Management�Information�Systems�Department�(MISD)�has�remained�true�to�its�very�simple�formula�of�providing�

IT�solutions�to�the�university.�That�is,�to�focus�on�the�need�for�and�identify�innovative�solutions.�Acquiring�technologies�that�are�highly�capable�of�supporting�the�needs�of�uE�constituents�over�an�extended�course�of�time�and�maintaining�linkages�with�respected�IT�companies�have�been�a�great�help�in�the�successful�implementation�of�our�IT�projects.�furthermore,�the�university’s�aggressive�approach�towards�IT�development�has�resulted�in�better,�fast�and�efficient�services.�This�has�internally�created�an�environment�that�represents�the�technologically�complex�outside�world,�ultimately�helping�students’�competitiveness�and�mobility.�

To�keep�up�with�the�times,�the�university�never�ceases�to�find�available,�next-generation�and�cost-effective�IT�facilities�that�would�better�equip�students’,�faculty�members’�and�employees’�technical�knowledge,�to�keep�them�globally�competitive�and�well-rounded.

iT projects and the future of TechnologyIn terms of implementing projects, conforming to the

standards�of�the�21st�century�has�become�an�important�factor�in�order�to�survive�in�the�IT�field,�compelling�the�university�to�develop�and�implement�web-based�applications,�online�tutorials�and�interactive�learning�through�portals�and�multimedia�courseware.�These�applications�allow�instantaneous�and�remote�access of information for users, limiting the usual physical set-up.�To�support�these�types�of�applications,�the�uE�MISD�has�had�to�secure�more�bandwidth�connectivity,�which�also�paves�the�way�for�future�IT�projects.�In�addition,�the�university�is�


among�the�first�institutions�in�the�Philippines�to�adopt�fiber-optic�technology, replacing traditional copper cables in connecting its three Campuses in terms of high-speed data transmission—a performance�boost�that�is�in�step�with�the�IT�revolution.�

Technology�and�gadgetry�are�affected�by�globalization.�Author�Thomas�L.�friedman�provides�us�a�picture�of�what�tomorrow’s technology would look like when he said, “Integration has�been�driven�in�large�part�by�globalization’s�defining�technologies:�computerization,�miniaturization,�digitization,�satellite�communications,�fiber�optics�and�the�Internet.”�

Those�technologies�Mr.�friedman�mentioned�have�yet�to�hit the entirety of mainstream society yet are already being utilized�here�in�the�university—a�clear�indication�that�uE�is on the right track in terms of technological planning and implementation.�The�ability�to�anticipate�trends,�coupled�with�the�aforesaid�institutional�aggressiveness,�has�greatly�helped�in�the�development�of�uE’s�IT�infrastructure.�A�simple�example:�the information kiosks, which use touch-screen technology in the�retrieval�of�students’�information.�uE�has�been�using�this�technology�long�before�it�was�introduced�in�the�market.�Today,�touch-screen technology is a hit among all people, especially to cellular phone users.

“Slowly but Surely”It�is�quite�ironic�that�the�relative�speed�of�uE’s�IT�

development�is�also�founded�on�the�phrase�“slowly�but�surely.”�

Indeed,�how�can�uE�be�fast�and�“slow”�at�the�same�time?�The�point�is,�it�is�not�necessary�for�uE�to�acquire�the�very�

latest�technologies�that�become�available.�Several�factors�have�to�be�accounted�for.�first,�the�technology�has�to�serve�a�specific�need�in�uE.�Second,�it�should�be�highly�suitable�to�both�the�academic�and�administrative�divisions�of�the�university.�Third,�it�has�to�be�reliable�and�efficient�in�delivering�output.�Lastly,�it�should�be�an�upgrade�or�enhancement�to�the�current�set-up.�Thus,�in�technology,�it�is�not�only�a�matter�of�who�had�it�first;�its�practical�purpose�is�no�less�vital.�

To�prove�that�these�factors�will�be�considered,�extensive�studies and reasonable testing are carried out. In the process, the�security�of�university�data�and�files�is�of�primary�concern.�Acquisition�of�IT�equipment�and�other�facilities�requires�serious�funding.�It�is�a�huge�investment�and�the�management�must�take�careful�steps�and�extra�precaution�before�the�approval�of�such.

It�is�befitting�that�the�wonders�of�technology�take�partial�credit�for�whatever�success�uE�has�right�now.�Although�IT�has�required�changes�to�various�facets�of�uE,�it�pushed�the�university�to�achieve�greater�excellence�both�in�its�service�and,�more�importantly,�in�its�academic�undertakings.�The�quest�continues�for�uE�but�so�far,�it�is�“mission�accomplished”�in�being�able�to�effectively�defy�the�odds�and�challenges�of�globalization�and�the�21st�century.�

UE and the Challenges of the

21st Century and GlobalizationBy oTToVon BisMArCK M. doloriCo

Collage above left by the MISD’s Ian A. Reña


MAY�I�PROPOSE�ThAT�TODAY�wE�RECOGNIzE our Guest of Honor as a dedicated family man and humanist, a humble collector of honors and awards, a

prolific�writer�of�decisions,�and�a�multidimensional�leader,�with�special�achievement�in�the�field�of�environmental�protection�and�ecology?

Allow�me�to�prove�my�proposition:Exhibit A: He is the husband of Congresswoman Catalina

“Baby”�G.�Leonen�Pizarro�of�the�Party-list�ABS�(Arts,�Business�and�Science�Professionals),�father�to�Dr.�Normandie�B.�Pizarro�and�Normandie B. Pizarro III, a culinary arts graduate at the Asian Institute�of�Culinary�Arts.�his�generous�and�loving�heart�is�also�shared�by�three�adopted�children�whom�he�and�his�wife�lovingly�and�unselfishly�nurtured�to�their�present�stable�status.

Exhibit B: He cherishes among the long list of personal honors those�he�received�from�institutions�that�shaped�his�life,�like:

•�the�2007�ulirang�Ama�Award�for�Law�and�Judiciary�during�the international celebration of Father’s Day.

•�the�uE�Diamond�Jubilee�Distinguished�Achievement�Award�in�2006.

•�the�2002�Most�Outstanding�Alumnus�Award�of�the�Ramon�Magsaysay�high�School�in�Cubao,�Quezon�City.

Exhibit C:�he�is�a�pillar�in�the�Philippine�Justice�System�for�24�years. First, he was an Assistant City Prosecutor of Manila from 1986�to�1994�and�a�uE�Law�Professor;�Regional�Trial�Court�Judge�from�1994�to�2005,�capped�by�a�Judicial�Excellence�nomination�in�1996;�and�a�respected�Associate�Justice�of�the�Court�of�Appeals�since�2005�to�the�present,�where�he�was�recognized—�during�the�71st�foundation�Anniversary�of�the�Court�of�Appeals�on�february�1,�2007—as�the�top�in�the�disposition�of�cases�for�2006.�he�is�Mr.�Zero Backlog.

his�evolution�as�a�leader�fits�Plato’s�utopian�model.�Besides�

his�academic�pursuits�as�a�student,�he�was�involved�in�many�activities,�excelling�in�sports�and�campus�politics�during�his�years�as�a�student�in�the�university�of�the�East,�where�he�earned�both�the�degrees�of�Bachelor�of�Arts,�Major�in�Political�Science�in�1969,�and�Bachelor�of�Laws�in�1974.�

The�extraordinariness�of�our�Guest�of�honor�lies�in�his�skill�in�solving�problems�with�extraordinary�results.�he�believes�that�for people to respect the judiciary, the court premises must be pleasant�and�the�court�environment�must�not�add�to�the�misery�of the already burdened litigants. As the chairman of the most important�CA�committee�on�Security�and�Safety,�he�eradicated�the�decade-long�flooding�of�the�premises�of�the�Court�of�Appeals�and�professionalized�its�security�services.�I�mark�that�as�Exhibit D.

Outside the court premises is a bigger court where he�preaches�and�practices�the�gospel�of�health�fitness�and�sportsmanship—meaning�that�a�healthy�and�fit�nation�sustained�by�the�spirit�of�sports�will�have�lesser�quarrels�and�litigations.�Allow me therefore to mark as Exhibit E the fact that, until now, he�is�engaged�in�a�competitive�and�contact�sport�like�basketball;�he�likes�his�grandchildren�to�know�that�when�he�was�58�years�old,�or�two�years�ago,�he�was�recognized�as�the�most�valuable�player�in�a�league�better�than�the�National�Basketball�Association�or�the�uAAP:�that�is,�the�Supersonic�Basketball�League�in�the�Philippines.

for�what�he�is�now,�credit�it�to�parents�who�were�visionaries:�the late Amante Pizarro, a retired chief accountant of Meralco, and�Annie�Bringas,�a�housewife.�They�named�him�Normandie�after�the�heroism�in�the�Battle�of�Normandy;�his�family�name�came from Francisco Pizarro, the man who could not read nor write�but�conquered�Peru�nonetheless.�Our�Guest�of�honor’s�late�grandfather, a former mayor in Abra who ruled his municipality by�example�and�discipline,�still�lives�on�in�Justice�Normandie.

At�the�young�age�of�60,�the�last�of�Normandie�Pizarro�is�yet�to�come.�he�is�a�fighter—a�cancer�survivor—so�that�for�many�more�years�mankind�would�benefit�from�his�contributions.�his�grave�illness is itself a trial before the best judge. Luckily, that judge is not one with this earth. It has been said that “the best judges on this earth aren’t always right or fair, but in Justice Pizarro’s cancer, God,�the�righteous�Judge�of�all,�wrongs�no�one�in�his�care.”�

Therefore,�with�pride�and�rare�privilege,�I�offer�to�you�my�last�Exhibit.�This�time�not�a�documentary�exhibit�but�the�Real Evidence Himself.

There�being�no�objection,�please�accept�and�receive�with�thunderous applause, Court of Appeals Justice NORMANDIE PIZARRO.

This was the introduction to Justice Normandie B. Pizarro, the commencement speaker of the 2010 yearend commencement rites for UE Manila graduates, by UE College of Law Dean AMADO D. VALDEZ (shown below left with Justice Pizarro).

Introducing

Justice Normandie Pizarro


ThANK�YOu�fOR�ThE�VERY�KIND�INTRODuCTION from�our�very�amiable�dean�of�our�law�school,�Dean�Amado Valdez. My good chemistry with Dean Amado

must�have�started�about�two�and�a�half�years�ago�when�he�was�the counsel, together with Congressman Salacnib Baterina, for my wife and some other party-list groups in the now famous case of Banat, et al. v. Comelec, et al. His oral arguments before the Supreme�Court’s�en�banc�session�in�Baguio�in�2008�must�have�dawned on our Supreme Court Justices, as Dean Amading was terribly forceful in his argumentation and his face simply looked very�saintly�and�angelic.�If�he�wills,�he�could�be�the�next�Secretary�of Justice or Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. (Can we join our�hands�for�Dean�Valdez?)

Our most esteemed President and Chief Academic Officer�of�the�university�of�the�East�who,�just�like�this�humble representation, comes from the dry and arid land of Ilocandia, Mde. Ester Albano-Garcia. Let me thank your goodself for the so many, repeat,�so�many,�good�works�that�you�have�done for our school.

Members of the Board of Trustees,�School�Officials,�Members�of the Faculty (ang ating mga guro ang siyang katulong sa paghubog ’di lamang ng kaisipan kundi ng mga puso ng ating mga mag-aaral; palakpakan po natin sila),�Distinguished�Guests,�Proud�Parents—the true heroes, and should not be mislabeled as merely the unsung heroes, are the proud parents and relatives�of�the�graduates.�Kayo po ang tumulong at nagbuwis ng dugo at pawis para sa kanila.�(Can�we�also�give�them�a�standing�ovation�please?).�The�next�leaders�of�our�nation—the�2010�Graduates�of�uE—Congratulations,�friends—a�pleasant�morning.

Lessons from a Seasoned Warrior

This was the commencement speech to the yearend 2010 graduates of UE Manila on April 23, 2010, at the PICC Plenary Hall. A UE alumnus twice over—1974 UE College of Law; 1969 UE Bachelor of Arts, Political Science—Justice Pizarro is a Senior Member of the Eighth Division of

the Court of Appeals. He is a former Presiding Judge, RTC, Br. 101, Quezon City, and is one of UE’s Diamond Jubilee Alumni Achievers in 2006.

By Justice norMAndiE B. pizArro

I�have�one�request:�Can�we�give�our�Alma�Mater—the�university�of�the�East,�a�big�hand�please?

I�am�deeply�humbled�to�speak�before�all�of�you�today�after�about�36�years�after�my�graduation�from�law�school—from�our�dear�uE�College�of�Law.

The�letter-invitation�of�President�Garcia�directs�me�to�inspire you,�the�new�graduates,�with�my�experiences�from�my�student-days struggles to my modest professional career, both in�the�private�and�in�the�government�sectors.�And�so,�with�your�indulgence,�I�was�given�the�license�to�talk�in�the�first�person.�In�the course of this speech, we shall touch base with what are the

moral lessons that could be learned.The�first�moral�lesson�

that we should not forget: The true wealth of a person are his friends…

good, trustworthy and god-fearing friends.

Money could be easy to earn, but true friends are hard to come by.�And�so,�if�you�find�one�who�is�

a�true�friend,�fight�and�die�for�him. Now, let’s be happy. Look at�your�right.�whisper�to�him/her:�Hello. Ikaw ang pag-asa ng bayan. Now, look at the person�at�your�left.�whisper�to�him:�Magbagong buhay ka na!


My�Beginnings: Just like most of you, I was born to poor or marginalized parents. Two�years�before�I�was�born�in�Sampaloc,�Manila, my father eloped with my mother from�our�province�of�Abra�to�settle�in�three�successive�rented�small�apartments�in�Manila. Jobless in post-liberation Manila in�1947,�my�father�had�to�work�as�a�clerk�at�daytime�while�studying�at�nighttime�for�his CPA degree.

My mother, much younger, was a former�beauty�queen,�the�Miss�Bannawag�or Miss Liwayway of Ilocandia. She was a high school undergraduate when she was literally abducted by my father at a young age. All her life she had to take care�of�all�six�of�us�siblings.�My�father�did not only get his CPA title but was to end up as a second-year law student at fEu.�Life�was�hard,�he�could�not�pursue�law anymore. Somehow, he got himself employed�as�a�clerk�in�Meralco,�his�first�and only employer, where he rose from the ranks to become Chief Auditor and Chief Accountant. Of course, he was athletic and�even�became�the�Chess�Champion�of�Meralco.�My�father�was�a�very�silent,�simple man, but I know he had great intelligence.�he�never�imposed�on�us,�his�six�children,�except�every�night,�when�he�required�us�all�to�fall�in�line�and�take�all�sorts�of�vitamins.�

Second�Moral�Lesson: Vitamins are important as brain food. Most people who�have�weak�brains�do�not�take�brain�food—vitamins.�You�need�them.�Give�them�regularly to your children.

I am a graduate of Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science, of our Alma�Mater,�1969.�I�came�from�a�nearby�engineering school where, as a 2nd-year mechanical engineering student, I became

restless�as�I�really�did�not�find�relevance�to what a sine or cosine had to do with my life, with due respect to our engineers. In 1967,�I�came�to�uE�as�a�3rd-year�cross-enrollee.�It�was�never�the�same�again�for�me.

It�was�in�uE�where�my�leadership�potential was brought to its best light. Barely�a�year�in�uE,�I�saw�myself�involved�in so many organizations, to include the Abra Varsitarians, where I became the Founder and President for four years; the�uE�Alpha�Rho�Sigma�Con-fraternity,�where I was also President and Founder; and�many�more.�In�1969,�the�College�of�Liberal Arts elected me with the biggest landslide�of�votes�in�school�history�as�congressman�of�our�student�government.

It was at that time of our student lives,�just�like�your�ages�now,�when�we�saw�ourselves�in�the�midst�of�student�activism.�we,�as�youth,�were�in�all�kinds�of�protests, in and out of school. I remember there�never�was�an�instance�when�we�did�not demonstrate against all issues under the sun, from tuition fee hikes, facilities, to�matters�involving�the�dictatorial�acts�of�government,�etc.,�etc.�It�was�at�this�time�when�we�had�the�regular�luxury�of�negotiating with President Dalupan, Mr. Santiago Dela Cruz and Mr. Acosta, then the�school�adviser.�The�so-called�first�Quarter�Storm�of�January�1970�is�still�vivid�in our memory when the military, on two dates,�January�26�and�30,�forced�their�way�at�nightfall�into�the�uE�Recto�compound,�arrested and detained in Malacañan the President�of�our�student�government�and�some�20�other�student�leaders,�this�humble�representation included. Of course, I led the escape.

The�elections�that�followed�in�1970�in�our�student�government�changed�greatly�

my�outlook�in�life.�we�were�six�or�so�candidates�for�the�presidency.�up�to�the�last two days before the elections, I was the sure winner. Lo and behold, funny, almost all my opponents ganged up on me with all sorts of allegations, i.e., “Malacañan boy si Pizarro,” “Komunista si Pizarro,”�etc.,�etc.�Of course, I was neither a rightist nor a leftist.�I�lost.�Never�in�my�life�was�I�so�sad.�for�one�year,�I�almost�did�not�recover.�But�I�had my greatest lesson in life.

The�moral�lesson:�never to lose any fight anymore. Since then, modesty aside, I never�lost�in�my�struggles�again.

I was in my second year of law when martial law was declared in September 1972.�All�the�law�schools�and�liberal�arts�courses�were�the�first�to�be�closed.�I�had�to�look�for�my�first�employment;�formal�job that is, because in my boyhood, I used to sell Pilipino Komiks, Liwayway, etc. and polished shoes while catching spiders and snakes�in�the�rural�parts�of�Quezon�City.�At�the�age�of�16�and�for�three�years,�I�was�President of the Kamias Youth Crusaders in�Quezon�City.�Our�undertaking�was�to�minister�to�the�holy�Rosary/holy�Mother�of Mary nightly house-to-house prayers.

My�first�job�interview,�which�was�for the position of personnel clerk, is still vivid�in�my�mind.�The�personnel�manager,�who�was�a�lawyer,�was�very�probing�in�his�questions—almost�all�centering�on�the�communist ideology, which was then in vogue.�The�company�just�went�through�with�its�worst�labor�leftist�movement.�The�lawyer�was�dressed�in�a�formal�suit�and looked threatening. I was then in our�student�leader�attire:�white�polo�with�tie.�he�said:�“what�do�you�think�about�communism?”�(As�if�to�bait�me�into�revealing�if�I�was�a�leftist.)


I�answered�in�a�confident�tone:�“Communism�per�se�is�good!�(Pause.)�But,�the�way�to�achieving�its�goals�is�not�as�good!�It�could�be�bloody.”�Then�I�added:�“It�advocates�equality�or�pagkakapantay-pantay.�But�this�is�just�a�figment�of�the�imagination, and mere propaganda. Mao Tse�Tung�does�not�live�equal�with�his�people,�he�lives�in�the�red�palace,�guarded�by�the�red�guards.”�The�exchange�went�along the same tone and passion. When it�ended,�I�asked�the�personnel�manager:�“Sir,�am�I�hired?”�he�said,�“Yes,�but�not�as�a�clerk.�You�will�be�my�legal�assistant!”�Exciting,�indeed.�On�my�first�job�interview,�I was already promoted.

The�moral�lesson: Be adventurous, package yourself, travel the path least traveled.

When the law and other classes resumed, I pursued my study of law but I had to keep my job at daytime. It was at this�point�that�I�learned�to�be�more�driven�and�persevering.�At�4:30�p.m.,�coming�from�work, nobody beats me to boarding the Marikina Bus for law school in Recto, only to be awakened in Cubao by an elderly woman-seatmate,�saying:�“Mama! Mama! Iyong mga libro ninyo, nasa sahig na lahat, nakakalat.”�I�was�then�asleep�after�the�day’s�hard work. In going home at night to our modest�house�in�Quezon�City,�which�gave�me just two and a half inches of foot space, I�usually�beat�everybody�in�making�“sabit”�at the back of any passenger jeepney.

The�moral�lesson: Value your time, be driven and persevering. Be an early bird. Be an extra miler.

Imagine,�you�wake�up�at�five�o’clock�in the morning, so you could be the early bird,�but�only�to�find�out�that�somebody�

woke�up�at�four�o’clock.�Or,�as�an�extra�miler, imagine yourself working longer by four�hours�daily.�Multiply�that�by�365�days�a�year,�you�are�ahead�by�about�60�working�days�versus�your�competitors,�when�a�meter dash could be won by only a split second.�Remember,�competition�is�very�tough out there.

Germane to this discussion is the book entitled The Very Very Rich and How They Got That Way�written�by�Max�Gunter,�if�my�memory�serves�me�right.�It�is�about�the poorest young men and women of America who later made it big, circa the 1960s�and�1970s.�You�are�not�to�be�called�the�“very,�very�rich”�unless�you�are�worth�$100�million.�The�book�says,�what�makes�these�people�succeed?�first,�they�all�believe�in�the�value�of�hard,�hard�work.�Second,�they�have�the�guts,�the�great�ability,�if�not the moral courage, to take risks. No risks�taken�in�life�equals�an�average�life�or mediocrity. High risks are the make-or-break areas. If you succeed, your net worth is�multiplied�without�end.�Third,�the�very,�very�rich�have�a�common,�great�capacity�for self-reassurance. In life, there are many ups and downs. It is one’s ability to rise up and�start�anew�that�matters.�That�is�self-reassurance. But then, the book says hard work, guts and self-reassurance all seemed to be commonplace, if not ordinary, in us�individuals.�what�then�makes�the�very,�very�rich�different�from�us�ordinary�mortals?�The�very,�very�rich,�once�they�start on something, work like a dynamo, non-stop.

The�moral�lesson:�Hard, hard work, guts, and a big dose of self-reassurance are not enough. We must be like a dynamo; once it starts, it almost will not end.

In�1974,�with�barely�two�years�in�my�first�of�only�two�private�employments,�the�need�to�review�for�the�bar�presented�itself.�Very sad, I had to tender my resignation. The�company�did�not�accept�it�and�instead�offered�me�an�extended�leave�of�six�months�for�the�bar�review�and�the�exams,�as if to entice me to come back. My food processing company leaked words to me that,�upon�my�return�from�the�bar�exam,�I�would�be�promoted.�True�enough,�coming�back�from�the�bar�exam,�not�one�but�two�promotions awaited me. From Legal Assistant,�to�Legal�Officer,�first�promotion,�and�Labor�Relations�Officer,�second�promotion. Of course, only one salary for both.

As a young lawyer and one in charge of labor and employee relations, I worked hard like a carabao. But in representing the�company,�I�had�great�difficulty�because�I had to commute and once again catch passenger�jeepneys�to�attend�to�our�court�and labor cases. When I applied for a car plan,�the�same�was�denied�in�favor�of�a�meat�supervisor.�And�so�I�said,�it�was�time�to go and to look for a greener pasture. True�enough,�since�I�was�working�like�a�Jaworski or a dynamo, I was told that four people later on took on my shoes in that company.

I�was�literally�pirated�by�my�next�employer, one of the best construction companies�then�and�now.�They�gave�me a nice, brand new car, good enough for a bachelor like me then. And, a two-month Christmas bonus, making it three months�all�in�all,�one�coming�from�my�first�company.�A�junior�executive�at�age�26,�I�felt�as if I was on top of the world.

It was in this company where I converted�my�weakness�as�a�person�and�as a lawyer into a strength. A lawyer,


without�offense�meant,�is�a�one-track-minded, self-righteous animal, but crude in management skills.

To�cut�the�long�story�short,�in�1979,�I�was sent to Saudi Arabia by our company, then the biggest Filipino construction company�with�6,000�overseas�employees�and�workers,�to�help�oversee�its�legal�and�labor�relations�concerns�and�save�the�only�remaining�profitable�division�of�the�company.�It�was�a�very�good�company�with a good management culture. It was there where my management and leadership�skills�were�sharpened.�This�was�a�company�where�even�if�you�are�hired�as�a�janitor,�just�perform�and�deliver,�you�could�become the president of the company. Every�three�or�six�months�you�are�rated�on your performance and get increases or promotions.�Thus,�overseas,�we�organized�a�massive�training�program�and�a�year-round sports and recreation program, and strengthened the company’s employee relations and personnel management. Little�did�I�know,�I�was�conquering�my�own weakness, which was the lack of good management skills.

We realized that the real source of labor�problems�in�our�Overseas�Division,�which was then the only bread and butter�division�of�the�company,�was�one�of�communications.�The�managers,�supervisors�and�engineers�were�all�intelligent people, but then they were speaking�different�management�languages.��It was like the Bicolano talking to the Ilocano�in�their�own�dialects.�The�result�was a disaster, a new dialect—Bilocano. And so the need to come up with a common management language arose. As our common language, we embraced the�MBO�or�Management-by-Objectives�approach, and also strongly familiarized ourselves�on�Kepner�Tregoe,�problem-solving�and�decision�analysis,�contingency�planning,�the�so-called�SwOT�analysis,�construction management, etc., etc.

The�moral�lesson:�if you want to greatly succeed, adopt your own effective management system. I�tell�you,�even�going�to�the�toilet�requires�good�time�planning�for�you�to�be�effective.

It�was�Christmas�time�in�1983�or�after�about�five�years�in�Saudi�Arabia—or�a�total�of eight years in that company, which I loved�so�much,�having�taught�me�to�be�a�management man—when I said to myself, it was time again to go.

And so, returning home to the

Philippines for good, I put up my own law office�which�I�ran�for�about�three�years,�and I realized that this was another kind of�fight.

My�desire�to�run�for�public�office�as�Mayor of Bangued, Abra, was aborted in�1986�when�President�Marcos�called�for snap elections for the presidency and local�elections�had�to�be�cancelled.�Then,�in�August�1986,�we�were�the�first�batch�of�Manila prosecutors appointed by Madam President�Corazon�C.�Aquino.�I�was�elected�for�two�terms�to�serve�as�the�President�of the Manila Prosecutors League, composed�of�about�140�cream-of-the-crop�prosecutors. Luckily, our proposal for the adoption of a timeframe in the preliminary investigation�of�cases�was�then�adopted�by�the�Secretary�of�Justice.�There�must�be�a�deadline�for�resolving�cases.��

It was at that time when I had a great�time�bonding�with�our�uE�alumni�community�and�I�discovered�that�our�school has indeed produced a lot of great achievers.�In�1987,�I�became�the�founding�president�of�the�uE�College�of�Law�Alumni�Association�and�thereafter�was�elected�Vice�President�of�the�uE�Alumni�Association�Inc.�Our�president�then�was�our�very�own�cabinet�secretary�from�uE,�Budget�Secretary Gem Carague. Among our law alumni,�our�vice�president�then�was�a�silent�achiever�in�his�own�right�who�later�on�became�the�three-time�governor�and�the three-time congressman of Northern Samar.�his�name�is�uE�alumnus�harlin�Abayon.

Government�work,�being�another�ball�game,�mystifies�me�in�that�promotions�are�very�difficult�to�come�by,�even�if�you�work�like�a�carabao.�To�add�colors�to�my�feathers,�I�taught�in�our�uE�College�of�Law�for some three years on the subjects of Criminal�Law,�Trial�Techniques,�Criminal�Procedure and others. But sad to note, wala pa rin, still no promotion. Years later, members of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC)�took�notice�of�my�being�a�professor�of law at the best college of law of the land, the�uE�College�of�Law.

To�cut�the�long�story�short,�after�some eight years in the prosecutorial service�and�with�a�record�of�zero�pending�cases�for�preliminary�investigation,�this�humble representation was appointed Regional�Trial�Court�Judge�of�Vigan�and�Candon,�Ilocos�Sur.�for�six�years,�it�was�a�back-breaking,�twice-a-week�travel�to Ilocos Sur from my rented residence in Muntinlupa, the distance to and fro

being�840�kilometers.�In�my�fourth�month�in�Vigan,�Ilocos�Sur,�and�after�getting�the�cooperation�of�the�different�pillars�of the justice system—namely, police enforcement agencies, the public, the prosecutorial branch, the jailers, as well as the judges—I organized the conduct of the first�Metro�Vigan�Dialogue�on�the�Justice�System. Nice to say, the same contributed to a speedy and orderly administration of�justice�in�the�province.�while�in�Ilocos�Sur, I am elated to state, members of the community nominated this humble representation to the nationwide judicial excellence�contest.��

After�having�served�for�about�six�years in Ilocos Sur, I was appointed—a promotion�in�fact—Regional�Trial�Court�Judge�of�Quezon�City,�where�I�served�for�about�four�years.�I�became�the�Executive�Vice�President�of�all�Quezon�City�Judges,�in charge of the order and discipline in the justice hall which, when translated in more “barriotic”�terms,�meant�that�I�was�the�housekeeper, janitor, security guard, etc.

The�moral�lesson:�still, there is no substitute for hard work and perseverance.

In�2005,�I�was�promoted�to�the�second�highest court of the land, the Court of Appeals.�Modesty�aside,�I�left�the�regional�trial�court�with�zero�pending�caseload.�The�big�difference�between�government�service,�where�I�am�now,�versus�the�private�sector,�where�I�loved�to�be,�is,�for�instance,�we�in�the�judiciary�have�to�be�bound�by�the�seniority�rule�where�you�have�to�fall�in�line,�just�wait�in�time,�for�any�promotion.�unlike�in�the�private�sector,�if�you�deliver�and�you�work hard, you can surpass not only your co-worker�but�even�your�superiors,�and�be�high ahead.

As�Associate�Justice,�I�was�first�assigned to the Court of Appeals, Mindanao�Station.�There�we�organized�constructive�undertakings�like�tree�planting, sports, and other bonding activities�among�the�justices�and�the�employees. So we can relate more with our job and not be mere armchair judges, we went to the factories, to the farmers and to�the�boondocks.�Thus,�the�whole�station�of�about�120�people�went�on�a�periodic�monthly,�weekend�excursion�trips—in�the�process, enhancing employee camaraderie and teamwork.

The�moral�lesson:�do not be an armchair executive, empathize with the people. Win their hearts, and you will be the biggest winner.


From the Mindanao assignment, this humble representation was transferred in May�2006�to�the�Court�of�Appeals,�Manila�Station. I am proud to say that I still work like a carabao. I continue to be one of the fastest disposing justices of our Court as I believe�in�the�dictum,�“Delayed�justice�is�the�worst�form�of�injustice.”�

Modesty�aside,�I�have�the�distinction�of�being�assigned�to�four�committees�when�the practice is only one is to one. My baby committee�is�the�security�group�which�used to be a real problem for the Court. But now, you should see them, they are like PMA-ers�already.�The�decades-old�flooding�problem of the Court, including that of the Supreme Court, the Department of Justice and�the�NBI�areas,�has�been�resolved.�with�the help of the MMDA, three truckloads of mud�were�extracted�from�the�underground�drainage systems.

My best project in the Court of Appeals, with all modesty aside, was the creation of the so-called Court of Appeals One-Stop Processing Center, which carried�the�prior�approval�of�our�Chief�Justice Reynato S. Puno. Basic frontline services�were�consolidated�and�transacted�only in one small building fronting the street.�Thus,�age-old�problems�inside�the�compound�were�solved.�Vendors,�fixers�and�alien�visitors�were�barred.��

For our moral lesson,�we�quote�Aldous�huxley�when�he�said:�“The great end of life is not knowledge, but action.”�Paraphrased, “Very few are given the chance to make a difference in this world, it’s a great gift from God. If you are confronted with one, do not waste the chance.”��

In ending, since I was tasked to share with you some good lessons, please do not also�forget�the�following:�

1. Remember, good attitude is important.�Your�attitude�and�respect�to�our�elders,�your�attitude�on�the�importance�of keeping a good name and reputation, your empathy for the needy and the impoverished,�your�work�attitude,�and�so�forth and so on.

2. learn from your mistakes. It is said that a person is a useless person if he does not�learn�from�his�mistakes.�But,�better�yet, be cautious not to make mistakes and simply learn from the mistakes of others.

3.�At�the�expense�of�being�repetitive,�you need a good management system. It will ensure your success in life. Consider the teachings of Peter Drucker, the father of MBO, which is all about producing effective�results.�The�focus�should�not�be�on�management�styles�and�even�on�weaknesses, but on strengths and results. Remember�the�so-called�SwOT�analysis:�S for strength, W for weaknesses, O for opportunities�and�T�for�threats.�If�your�strengths outnumber your weaknesses, chances are that you will succeed. If your weaknesses, on the other hand, outnumber your strengths, you will fail. Opportunities, which are the make-or-break�areas,�must�be�grabbed�or�exploited�to the fullest. If you let them pass by, even�if�unceremoniously,�they�may�not�come�back�to�you�again.�Threats�must�be�neutralized�or�managed.�On�a�scale�of�1�to�10,�which�is�the�most�probable�to�happen?�On�a�scale�of�1�to�10,�which�is�the�most�serious�to�happen?�Thus,�objectives�and�action�plans�must�be�put�up�to�prevent�or�manage the same.

4. Exercise regularly.�Exercise�is�not�exercise�if�not�done�regularly.

5. your choice of a lifetime partner. This�is�one�aspect�of�your�life�that�you�must�give�very,�very�serious�consideration.�“Mahal kita maging sino ka man”�is�romantic�but,�remember,�love�flies�out�of�the�window�when�calamity�strikes.�we�have�denied a lot of annulment cases already, ’wag n’yo nang dagdagan pa. Hence, I say to�you,�in�the�choice�of�a�partner,�be�very�discerning,�be�smart.�fulfill�your�dreams�first,�reach�your�goals�and�choose�someone�with�whom�to�improve�the�human�race.

6. The power of prayers. It was in January�2009�when�I�got�the�sad�news�and�I�thought�my�end�was�coming.�After�two�basketball tournaments where we were champions�(you�would�not�believe�me�but thank God I can still play the whole game),�I�noticed�a�strange�change�in�my�physiology.�with�my�PSA�at�a�high�of�142,�the�maximum�reading�being�only�4,�I�was�diagnosed�to�have�terminal�prostate�cancer.�however,�even�in�my�sickness,�I�did�not�go�on�work�leave.�After�three�to�four�months�of treatment, with a lot of prayers and a lot�of�biking�exercises�to�keep�my�body�resistance up, I was declared completely healed.�My�PSA�is�now�0.01.�Thanks�to�the�good�Lord�for�this�second�gift�of�life.

I thank our Alma Mater for this rare privilege.�Speaking�before�a�group�of�wonderful graduates like you has brought me great joy and certainly prestige. I shall treasure this great honor in my remaining nine years or so in the judiciary.

Congratulations�to�all�fellow�uE�warriors. Mabuhay po kayong lahat.


OuR�COMMENCEMENT�SPEAKER�ThIS�AfTERNOON was�a�former�colleague�in�the�university�of�the�East,�College�of�Arts�and�Sciences-Manila.�It�therefore�gives�me�

great�pleasure�and�honor�to�introduce�someone�who�left�us�and�successfully�sought�out�a�job�that�has�given�her�exposure�in�the�field�of�national�and�international�relations�and�diplomacy.

we�were�together�30�years�ago.�I�was�with�the�English�Department that had a faculty composed of dreamers and romanticists, while she was with the Political Science Department that�had�realists�and�activists�for�its�faculty.�when�intense�student�activism�and�economic�depression�hit�our�country�in�the�’80s,�she did not stand by to watch our dreams and aspirations get shattered.�Not�one�who�could�easily�give�way�to�disappointment,�she�decided�to�take�the�foreign�Service�examination�given�by�our�Department�of�foreign�Affairs,�which�she�easily�passed.�what�followed�altered�the�entire�course�of�her�life.�from�moving�within�the�circle�of�teachers�and�students,�she�now�moves�in�the�circle�of�diplomatic�officials�from�around�the�globe�as�Ambassador�Minda�Calaguian Cruz.

Our�speaker�received�her�bachelor’s�degree,�AB�in�Political�Science,�from�the�university�of�the�East�in�1973�and�her�master’s�degree,�also�in�Political�Science,�from�the�Manuel�L.�Quezon�university�in�1978.�She�joined�the�teaching�force�of�uE�in�1974.�She�became�involved�in�many�student�organizations�and�was�even�into�unionism,�having�been�elected�the�secretary�of�the�faculty�union.�we�in�fact�were�opponents�as�we�belonged�to�two�different�political factions.

Not�one�who�could�be�contented�with�the�status�quo�in�education, she continued honing her skill and knowledge to respond to the challenges of the times, by taking up a Refreshers’

This was the introduction to Ambassador Minda Calaguian Cruz, the commencement speaker of the 2010 yearend commencement rites for UE Caloocan graduates, by then UE College of Arts and Sciences-Caloocan Dean ELEANOR R. JAVIER (seen below).

Ambassador Minda Calaguian Cruz

Course�for�Teachers�of�Social�Sciences�at�the�university�of�the�Philippines,�foreign�Service�Training�in�Australia�and�a�master’s�degree�in�British�Government�and�Politics�in�the�City�of�London�Polytechnic.

Ambassador Cruz worked her way to the top in the Philippine�foreign�Service.�She�did�not�pull�strings,�having�climbed the ladder of success through hard work, industry and patience. She is a career diplomat, not a political appointee, and is highly trained in trade and political diplomacy in bilateral, regional and multilateral engagements. She immediately became the Assistant Director, then promoted to Director, for the China�Division�of�the�Office�for�Asian�and�Pacific�Affairs�of�the�Department�of�foreign�Affairs,�from�1983�to�1986.�

As career diplomat, her tour of duty has brought her already to�several�countries.�She�was�posted�in�London,�uK,�to�serve�as�Third�Secretary�and�Vice�Consul�of�the�Philippine�Embassy�from�1986�to�1990.�At�the�same�time�she�was�the�alternate�representative�to the International Maritime Organization.

In�1990,�she�was�assigned�to�the�Philippine�Embassy�in�Beijing,�Republic�of�China,�as�first�Secretary�and�Consul,�an�assignment�that�she�held�for�three�years.�In�1993,�she�came�back�to�the�Philippines�to�serve�as�the�Director�of�the�united�Nations�and�Other International Organizations in the Department of Foreign Affairs.�In�May�1997�to�June�2000,�she�was�posted�in�hong�Kong�SAR as Consul of the Philippine Consulate General.

A change in her tour of duty brought her to Singapore in 2000�to�2004,�as�Minister�and�Consul-General�of�the�Philippine�Embassy.�In�2004,�she�was�recalled�home�to�serve�as�Chief�Coordinator�in�the�Office�of�the�Secretary�of�foreign�Affairs�until�early�September�2008.�

In�late�September�2008,�she�was�again�assigned�in�Singapore—this time no longer as Consul but with the diplomatic rank�of�Ambassador.�This�is�the�position�that�she�holds�up�to�now.

Despite�her�hectic�work,�shuttling�from�one�post�to�another,�Ambassador Cruz did not forget to raise a family. She is happily married�to�the�man�she�met�while�still�in�uE.�Like�herself,�her�husband�is�also�a�career�diplomat:�the�current�ambassador�of�the�Philippines�to�South�Korea,�Ambassador�Luis�Cruz.�They�are�blessed with two children, both of whom are now professionals in their own right.

Ladies�and�gentlemen,�please�join�me�in�giving�a�warm�welcome�to�the�first�uE�alumna�to�become�a�Philippine�ambassador, AMBASSADOR�MINDA�CALAGuIAN�CRuz.

Introducing


ThANK�YOu,�DEAN�JAVIER,�fOR�SuCh�A�GLOwING introduction.

Honorable President, Dr. Garcia; the Chancellor of uE�Caloocan,�Dr.�Camarao,�the�Deans�of�the�different�Colleges,�Officers�of�the�university,�Members�of�the�Board�of�Trustees,�Officers�of�the�uE�Alumni�Association,�students,�parents,�teachers�and�all�the�rest�of�the�uE�community,�good�afternoon.

It’s�great�to�be�back�in�the�community�that�I�belong�to,�the�uE�community.�uE�is�part�of�my�life.�It�has�put�me�through�so�many�stages�that�I�have�found�myself�walking�and�looking�into�all�these�challenges�and�grasping�every�opportunity�that�was�allowed�of�me.

Let�me�walk�you�through�years�back,�when�I�was�in�uE.�1969:�I�was�16�years�old—hindi po katorse, young, probinsyana,

galing sa�Cagayan;�I�came�from�Tuguegarao�at bagong salta sa Maynila. I came with great ambition. I came with my mother, to�uE.�I�walked�into�the�Student�Affairs�Office,�went�to�the�Information�Department,�clutching�my�form�138�and�all�my�school records.

It�was�my�first�time�to�walk�into�this�university,�which�in�the�past, when we would come to Manila, was just a place I would pass�by.�So�I�passed�all�my�papers�already,�I�was�very�lucky—I�had�graduated�with�honors�and�uE�provided�some�privilege�for�honor�graduates. So it meant that I would pay half of the usual tuition fee�that�my�parents�would�pay�for�my�university�schooling.�My�mother,�who�was�then�a�teacher,�came�with�me�to�provide�me�with�all�the�support�that�I�needed�in�an�entirely�new�environment.

The�1960s—actually�the�late�1960s—was�a�very�colorful�time�for�students,�as�Dean�Javier�said.�It�was�right�before�the�first�Quarter�Storm—the�height�of�student�activism.�I�was�new;�I�was�put�in�a�class�where�you�had�honor�graduates�from�private�high�schools�all�over�the�Philippines.�’Yun ‘yung tinatawag nilang block section. Meron pa bang block section? [The audience replies in the affirmative.—Ed.] Tuwang-tuwa kami noon sa block section; namimili kami ng katabi. ’Yung katabi ko, hindi tumuloy sa�uE,�lumipat sa�uP.�But then, it was a wonderful start for me.

The�initial�encounters�that�I�had�with�uE�were,�I�should�say,�unforgettable.�It�was�warm�in�welcoming�me;�it�was�embracing,�it was compassionate. Dumating nga ako, akala ko kumpleto na lahat ang papel ko, may isa palang kulang. And if they wanted to be very�strict�with�me�they�would�not�have�allowed�me�to�enroll�temporarily.�But�you�know,�being�very,�very�intent�with�my�desire�to�enter�uE,�ako na ang nakiusap doon sa nasa�counter:�“Puwede po ba? Ipapadala ko na lang ’yong papel na kulang ko. Pag-uwi ng Nanay ko sa�Tuguegarao,�ipapadala ko agad.”�So�they�were�kind,�they�allowed me in, and the rest is history.

I�would�like�to�look�at�uE�as�that�which�gave�me�the�kick,�so�to�speak;�so�when�I�got�my�acceptance�and�enrollment�in�uE,�it�

The Start of the School of Life

This was the commencement speech to the yearend 2010 graduates of UE Caloocan on April 23, 2010, at the PICC Plenary Hall. The Philippines’ Ambassador to Singapore, Ambassador Cruz earned her AB Political Science degree from

the UE College of Sciences-Manila in 1973 and is one of UE’s Diamond Jubilee Alumni Achievers in 2006.

gave�me�that�kick.�And�I�tried�to�do�my�best�during�those�years.�Of�course,�during�those�times,�just�like�for�parents�who�have�been�sending�their�children�to�school�from�the�provinces,�our�life�at�uE�at certain points in time was fun, but there were times they were stressful as well. Stress came when it was payment time for your tuition�fee�and�for�the�examination.�But�I�think�the�university�has�done great with the opportunity to allow for well-performing students�not�only�academically�but�even�in�sports.�we�were�lucky�to�be�part�of�this�group�that�were�subsidized�by�the�university.�I�should�say�thank�you�to�the�university�of�the�East�for�this.

At that particular time, when we had those stresses, it was necessary that we coped and handled those stresses and also to�learn�from�those�stresses,�not�as�individuals�alone,�but�as�one interacting with the others in the community, the teachers, the librarians, the classmates and the rest of the academic community.�Student�life�was�violent�and�very�dynamic.�we�had�the�Student�Council.�I�would�vote.�I�ventured�into�running�as�the�representative�of�the�College�of�Arts�and�Sciences.�Natalo ako. But�that�did�not�bring�me�down.�Rather�it�proved�to�be�another�challenge�during�my�life�and�stay�in�the�university.�This�was�the�time,�as�I�have�said,�when�so�much�was�on�the�plates�of�students,�teachers�and�even�the�administrators.�You�had�student�activism,�

By Ambassador MindA CAlAgUiAn CrUz


you�had�teach-ins�and�everything,�in�so�many�places,�not�only�within�uE�but�even�outside�uE.�Naranasan naming magtakbuhan dahil maraming�pillbox�na pumuputok kung saan-saan, but I tell you, these all helped us grow, mature into the kind of people we are today. From your idealism, you come to a point where you realize what is real, what is doable and what is considered to be for the good of the country.

I know that you who are now graduates�will�be�venturing�outside�the�university�life.�This�afternoon�is�a�celebration. It is a celebration for all of us— your�parents,�the�teachers�and�everybody�who are here. I pay tribute to parents for their�selflessness�and�their�hard�toil�to�support�their�children.�I�have�experienced�that,�that�even�up�to�the�last�centavo�they�have�they�will�provide�for�their�children.�Of course we would say, it’s the duty and the responsibility of parents, but we could see�how�selfless�they�have�been�for�all�of�us.�But�now�I’m�sure,�they�have�that�sense�of�fulfilment,�they�have�the�joy�in�their�heart.�That�what�they�have�worked�hard�for has come to fruition.

For the teachers, another kind of satisfaction can be felt—satisfaction because your guidance, your mentoring, the discipline as well as encouragement given�to�the�students�have�paid�off�well.�

Foremost, to the graduates, congratulations. Days of school, hard labor, burning the midnight oil and looking out into the whole world and beyond, is now before�you.�You�yourself�have�finished�schooling, but ending school doesn’t mean the end of life or the end of learning. It is actually the start of the school of life, its complexities�and�how�you�will�be�able�to�handle this as you become part of this new world.

Today,�many�in�the�world�have�lost�touch�with�life,�they�have�lost�their�way�or�they�have�been�off�the�track.�They�may�not�even�know�that�their�life�has�a�meaning�or�a purpose. For some who know they do, they�may�not�be�able�to�identify�specifically�what it is nor articulate such. Being able to identify�this�will�guide�us�to�explore�our�potential to the highest.

I remember when I went out from the university,�I�realized�that�the�university�was�a�very�good�microcosm�of�what�to�expect�outside.�we�may�be�working,�we�will be working with opposing factors, we will be working with certain constraints. In school,�you�will�find�solutions�to�problems.�however,�once�you�go�out�into�the�world�

of�complexities,�you�will�find�that�there�are many open-ended problems that will challenge�you�and�will�require�the�stamina,�the skills and the temperament to address them.

I�remember�that�after�I�graduated�from�uE,�I�worked�with�a�small�company.�It was an all-women company; hindi pa noon uso ang women’s lib masyado, but I started working with a small all-women organization. I started to market certain products, particularly for telephones. I was young, and all my colleagues were from uP.�I�was�the�only�one�from�uE,�but�we�hit�it�off�and�it�was�a�very�good�learning�experience.�That�learning�taught�us�a�lot�of�lessons�and�even�now�that�I�am�in�this�stage in my career in diplomacy, I still continue to learn.

We should take note that life is a journey.�It�is�a�process�of�discovering�who�we are, what we can do and, ultimately, why�we�exist,�and�what�we�believe�in.�It’s�not a straight line; rather it is a circular process.�we�will�find�new�reasons�for�our�existence�and�discover�our�talents�and�our�capabilities.�This�may�be�smooth�and�rough�at�certain�times�but,�believe�it,�the�journey is the true meaning of lifelong learning. For those who pursue it, it is an endlessly�fascinating�experience—one�that�enriches�not�you�as�an�individual�but�also those around you. But those who are tired of this life’s journey are tired of life, and these are those who you come across as�boring,�dull,�indifferent�and�can�truly�infect their friends and colleagues with apathy.

As you embark on your career, you are going�to�travel.�Learn�by�travelling�with�people who shall be able to guide and help you.�Develop�your�emotional�intelligence,�coupled�with�the�discovery�of�one’s�full�intelligence�profile.�This�will�lead�you�in�starting your journey and will lead you on the�quest�about�the�purpose�of�your�life.�Learning to learn is essential in the process of�discovery�and�then�allow�yourself�to�be�stretched out. Learning cannot be taught. You�may�have�felt�that�you�have�learned�a�lot�in�school.�Yes,�you�may�have�learned�facts, but apart from facts there are things that�we�have�to�learn�outside�the�school�as�well.�This�particular�life�journey�is�only�encouraged; it cannot be graded. Lessons that are learned from it cannot be graded, because the journey that we make would be�unique�and�the�impact�of�such�a�journey�will�be�different�in�each�and�every�one�of�us.

Therefore�parents,�teachers,�bosses�and�subordinates�are�coaches�everyone�learns from during the process. Hence, we�need�to�be�more�adventurous�in�our�thinking. Learning, as we all know, does not stop with our degrees. We can actually continue�it�everywhere�we�are:�at�home,�in�the workplace, in the organization and in the community. And this is where we see that�it�will�not�only�be�ourselves�that�we’d�see,�but�that�we’d�grow�beyond�and�above�ourselves.�The�reality�is,�you�have�to�work�in�a�community,�you�have�to�work�with�an�organization,�and�in�doing�so�you�have�to�meet and work with people—people you may�not�even�want�to�work�with�but�have�to work with; people with temperament and�character�that�may�entirely�different�from�yours.�But�life’s�journey�requires�us�to�be�sensitive�to�each�other�and�be�respectful�of one another.

In school, as we said, problems can be�solved,�but�outside,�problems�multiply.�You�will�be�able�to�solve�one�problem,�but�more problems will come about before you as�you�deal�with�your�respective�careers.�

Another thing, perhaps, that may be a good guide as you tread your professional life�would�be�the�commonly�shared�values�and�norms�of�society�that�we�live�in.�Time-tested�values�of�honesty,�integrity,�loyalty, passion, compassion and self-respect should always be those that you should bring with you. Any place of work normally has these particular ingredients. we�know�that�there’s�been�quite�a�number�of write-ups and a lot of researches supporting that emotional intelligence or EQ�is�important.�Years�back,�we�always�look�at�people�who�excel�academically,�those who are able to produce the marks. But�many�researches�have�shown�that�that�is not enough an ingredient for success. Rather the emotional intelligence of individuals�is�necessary.�

Now, what do we mean by emotional intelligence?�This�means�developing�self-awareness, self-control, empathy and the art�of�listening,�resolving�conflicts�and�collaboration.�Being�sensitive�to�others,�going�over�and�beyond�oneself�will�help�us�achieve�our�purpose�in�life.�Of�course�all�of us would want to say, babawi ako sa lahat ng gastos ko pagkatapos ng aking pag-aaral. Yes we will, but we should not look at just�the�material�side�of�the�development�of our careers, rather we should look at the�holistic�approach�in�developing�us,�as�responsible�individuals�in�society�who�take�charge.�we�should�be�proactive�and�be�able�


to open our eyes to new directions, to new sights.�we�have�to�think�out�of�the�box.�

The�world�that�you�are�going�into�now�is�a�different�world.�I�have�a�sense�of�comparison,�having�worked�in�many�different�places�for�the�past�27�years�in�my�career�as�a�foreign�Service�Officer.�we�ourselves�in�the�foreign�Service�have�seen how numerous opportunities are. But added to these opportunities are the�challenges.�You�have�the�revolution�brought about by technology, which also puts people of certain kinds of profession�or�job�out�of�work.�we�have�an�environment�worldwide�that�does�not�deal�only with one issue within their borders but�have�multiple�issues�outside�of�their�borders.�So�you�talk�about�environmental�degradation. When you work, how do you input that into what you’re doing? How can�a�businessman�be�an�advocate�and�be�a�supporter�of�the�green�revolution?�how�can you be, say, as an artist, and come into place with the rest of society as you exercise�your�profession?�The�artists�are�powerful media by which social realism could actually be put on top…

Now all these particular works that we do�will�always�have�something�that�will�go�outside�of�ourselves�and�outside�of�our�family.�we�have�a�community�to�lead.�we�need�to�keep�our�communities�clean.�Even�if�you�may�have�millions�yourself,�if�your�water�is�contaminated,�if�your�environment�is totally dirty and your natural resources are depleted, your money cannot bring you anywhere.�These�are�all�the�realities�that�we�have�as�we�come�along�and�exercise�our�respective�professions.�Madaling kumita kung sarili mo lang ang titingnan, pero ’yon na nga ang palagi kong sinasabi: ’Wag maging makasarili. Kailangan pakinggan din natin ang iba. Let’s listen to others. And it’s in listening that we learn more. So the challenge is back.

I�know�quite�a�number�of�you�would�want to go abroad. Going abroad is not the�solution�to�find�a�job.�I�would�suggest�that�we�do�our�“home�service.”�we�do�our�national�service.�we�work�in�our�country�first�to�be�able�to�contribute�to�the�sense�of�development�that�we�want.�Because,�after�all,�this�is�the�country�that�we�will�all�return�to�after�we�finish�our�work�overseas.�

Overseas�work�is�enticing,�but�there�are�many�downsides�also�to�overseas�work.�I�can�speak�from�a�lot�of�experiences�of�our�fellow�filipinos�overseas.�Some�have�happy�stories;�some�have�sad�stories.�But�it doesn’t mean that I tell you do not go. Go�when�you�are�ready.�Go�after�you’ve�done�your�service�to�the�country.�Go�continue�with�your�service�to�the�country�even�if�you’re�overseas.�You�will�feel�more�nationalistic, you will feel more patriotic when you are out of your country. Totoo ’yon; ako, naramdaman ko ’yon. Ako ay makabayan. Pero nu’ng unang posting ko, kapag ni-raise na ang�Philippine�flag�at kakanta ka ng Pambansang Awit, you feel very�different.

I hope it will be the same passion that we�will�all�continue�to�have�for�our�country�and our people. I wish you all the best, it’s a�big�new�world�you�are�in.�There�are�so�many opportunities; choose the ones you want.�As�we�have�said,�“Life�is�a�journey,�it�is�not�a�race.�There�will�be�no�winner,�there�will�be�no�loser;�it�is�your�choice�to�make.”�Go, keep going, burn brightly, I tell you, but do not be burnt out. Magandang hapon po at maraming salamat.


WE�ARE�SO�fORTuNATE�AND�BLESSED�TO�hAVE our�very�own�alumnus�as�guest�speaker�for�the�62nd�Commencement�Exercises.�I�call�him�“our�very�own”�

because�he�finished�high�school�here�in�1970�in�what�used�to�be�the�Secondary�Training�Department,�now�the�Secondary�Laboratory�School.�Moreover,�he�also�earned�his�BSBA�degree�major�in�Banking�and�finance�in�1973�from�our�College�of�Business Administration, which makes him a true-blooded uE�Red�warrior!�he�is�no�other�than�Mr.�Jaime�Del�Barrio�Jr.,�President�of�Allied�Savings�Bank.�

Just for this introduction, and with his permission, I will call him Jimmy.

I was so struck by Jimmy’s humility. When asked about his academic�achievements�in�high�school,�he�simply�replied,�“I�was just an ordinary student; my scholastic standing was just above�average.�There’s�nothing�spectacular�about�my�academic�achievement.”�According�to�him,�he�did�not�become�an�honor�student�or�a�member�of�student�clubs.�upon�reading�our�ESLS�brochure,�he�said,�“It’s�good�you�have�these�clubs�now,”�referring�to�our�Multiple�Intelligence�(MI)�clubs.�“This�is�a�bright�idea�to�expose�children�to�activities�that�will�develop�in�them�‘smartness’�

Mr. Jaime Del Barrio Jr.This was the introduction to Mr. Jaime L. Del Barrio Jr., the commencement speaker of the 2010 commencement rites for graduates of the Elementary and Secondary Laboratory Schools, by ESLS Principal NIEVA J. DISCIPULO (seen below).

in�the�real�world�or�street�smartness,”�he�further�explained.True�enough,�based�on�studies,�most�students�who�succeed�

and who occupy higher positions in organizations are those who were�tagged�as�“average”�or�“above�average”�during�their�school�days.�These�are�the�student�leaders,�the�athletes,�the�members�of theatre groups, singing groups, debate teams, GSP or BSP, et cetera.�Joining�in�organizations�developed�in�them�self-confidence,�higher self-esteem, leadership skills, interpersonal and social skills,�decision-making�skills�as�a�result�of�the�frequent�exercise�of�their�higher�order�thinking�skills�(hOTS)�in�meeting�challenges�in�their�respective�organizations.�This�is�what�Jimmy�calls�“street�smartness,”�the�kind�of�smartness�that�children�acquire�outside�of the four corners of the classroom. In this premise, this is the smartness that professionals need in the real world of work.

we�can�mention�names�that�would�validate�our�claim�for�“street�smartness.”�Thomas�Edison�is�one.�In�grade�school,�he�was�branded�as�a�“slow�learner”�by�his�teachers.�Albert�Einstein�and�Bill Gates were school dropouts; it would mean that they fell short of�the�“expectations�of�a�normal or regular�school.”�Edison�and�Einstein�had�significant�discoveries�that�helped�improve�human�life, while Bill Gates became the richest man on earth for a time and�provided�thousands�throughout�the�world�with�employment.�Indeed,�their�“street�smartness”�was�acquired�through�exposure�to�real-life�situations,�not�just�through�paper-and-pencil�activities�in�the classroom.

When asked how he became so successful in his career, Jimmy simply answered, “It is through hard work, hard work and hard�work.”�for�him,�this�was�made�possible�because�he�loves�his�job;�that�love�is�the�strong�force�that�guides�his�passion,�his�attitude�towards�it�and�his�initiative�to�learn�the�different�aspects�of�banking.�Indeed,�love�for�one’s�job�is�the�key�factor�that�moves�a�person to work hard and learn its rudiments.

Once you reach your dream, your passion for it becomes stronger. For Jimmy, being the president of a company is not just a position; more importantly, it is a responsibility, built upon a strong�commitment�to�further�advance�the�goals�and�objectives�of that company. Once reached, it will naturally help in the attainment�of�economic�stability�and�redound�to�the�development�of�a�progressive,�just�and�humane�society,�as�is�uE’s�goal.

To�Jimmy,�our�very�own�alumnus,�we�salute�you.�we�are�so�proud�of�you!�Go,�Jimmy!�Go,�uE!�

Introducing


uE�PRESIDENT,�DR.�ESTER�GARCIA;�COLLEGE�Of�Education�Dean�Evelina�Vicencio;�SAO�Manila�Director�Mercy Candelaria; Elementary and Secondary Laboratory

Schools�Principal,�Professor�Nieva�Discipulo;�Assistant�Registrar,�Ms.�Ruth�Palanca;�Assistant�Registrar,�Mr.�Rufino�Mandalihan;�university�Officials;�distinguished�guests,�parents�and�graduates,�good�afternoon.

forty�years�ago,�I�was�in�this�same�university,�attending�my�high school graduation. At that time, I was happy but undecided and�confused.�undecided�because�I�did�not�have�a�definite�plan�about�life�after�high�school,�and�confused�because�I�only�had�a�dream,�but�could�not�clearly�see�the�pathway�to�that�vision.�Some of you might be able to relate to what I felt, while some of you�may�have�a�different�outlook.�The�difference�lies�in�how�we�prepare�and�see�ourselves�in�the�future.�

As�a�child,�the�frequent�question�asked�of�us�was,�“what�do�you�want�to�be�when�you�grow�up?”�The�answer�given�was usually, “I want to be a doctor, a nurse, an accountant, an engineer”�and�any�other�profession�that�a�child�would�usually�imagine.�That�answer�starts�a�child’s�plan�for�the�future.�It�becomes�his�vision�and�passion�and�he�begins�to�pursue�that�goal. Once the passion is there, the parents and the school are now responsible to educate the child and train him for “changing lives,”�which�is�the�theme�of�this�commencement�exercise.

In the past, it was almost always the parents who would dictate what course their children would take, where they would study�and�what�they�want�their�children�to�be�after�college.�Today,�we�have�a�more�liberal�society�where�students�like�you�are now allowed by your parents to choose your own academic interest.�Our�generation�as�parents�have�developed�a�broader�understanding�of�independence�in�the�context�of�academic�pursuits,�which�when�tempered�by�guidance�and�values�will�surely�result�in�better�graduates�and�future�professionals.

What is needed from all of you now is to make more important and life-changing decisions, and today is probably your�most�defining�moment.�You�will�leave�the�confines�of�your high school that molded your childhood to what you are�now,�and�take�the�next,�bolder�step�in�choosing�your�respective�college�or�university�that�would�prepare�you,�for�what you will be as a person and as an important member of the society.

As�a�young�student,�I�was�not�given�the�opportunity�to pursue my ambition to take up architecture. We were five�children�in�the�family�and�my�parents�could�not�

"Prepare Yourselves for Greater Responsibilities Ahead"

By Mr. JAiME l. dEl BArrio Jr.

This was the commencement speech to the 2010 graduates of the Elementary and Secondary Laboratory Schools on April 6, 2010, at the UE Theatre. Mr. Del Barrio, a UE high school and

college graduate (1970 and BSBA, major in Banking and Finance, 1973), is the President of Allied Savings Bank.

afford�the�expensive�tuition�fees�of�college�education�for�all�of�us.�while�my�four�other�siblings�were�given�the�chance�to�pursue�their�choice�of�college�courses,�I�was�requested�by�my�parents�to�take up commerce instead, as it was one of the cheapest at that time.�It�was�the�only�option�I�had�and�I�realized�that�I�have�to�do�good, not only to please my parents, but because I realized that it was�my�only�way�to�survive�the�competitive�world�of�professional�life.

During�my�high�school�and�college�days,�I�was�just�an�above-average�student�with�no�spectacular�academic�record�to�speak�of.�All�I�had�at�that�time�was�the�drive�to�study,�the�will�to�graduate�and the dream to become a banker.

After�finally�graduating�at�this�same�university�at�age�18,�with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Banking and Finance, I pursued my dream and started working�in�home�Savings�Bank�as�a�bookkeeper.�A�year�after,�I�transferred to Far East Bank and�Trust�Co.�where�I�honed my skills in banking, rising from a Clearing Clerk to become


a�full-fledged�Bank�Officer.�from�then�on, I worked with another bank, which is now known as Bank of Commerce, and with Allied Banking Corporation. In all my�years�in�banking,�it�seems�that�the�love�for�my�job,�my�attitude�towards�it�and�my�initiative�to�learn�the�different�aspects�of�banking�has�provided�me�the�strong�foundation�to�face�new�challenges.�In�2005,�I was appointed President and Director of�Allied�Savings�Bank,�a�position�which�was�not�even�included�in�my�dreams�years�ago.�To�me,�the�Presidency�meant�responsibility, more than just a position, and a commitment, more than just a rank. The�opportunity�presented�itself,�so�I�took�the�chance;�the�difficulties�and�challenges�blocked my way, so I took the risk.

In the end, success was sweeter—not because�of�the�financial�gains�from�the position, but because I was able to surmount�the�difficulties�along�the�way.�Success�is�not�what�we�acquire;�it’s�what�we become. Professional success is no different�from�academic�success:�both�endure the test of time and both are the product�of�passion�and�perseverance.�As�you�graduate�today,�you�have�in�fact�achieved�success�and�hurdled�the�test�of�time.�You�will�now�move�forward�to�face�another challenge in your academic life and,�once�again,�prove�to�all�that�you�are�capable�of�finishing�this�adventure�called�education.

Graduates, this is just one of a number of success stories that you will hear from other�alumni�of�this�university.�In�every�story that you will hear, hard work, perseverance�and�professionalism�are�the common denominators of success. Of course, let us not forget prayers, for these

can�spell�the�difference�between�success�and failure, and can turn dreams into reality.

Be�ready�for�the�next�challenge�ahead�of�you.�Changes�are�inevitable.�Graduates,�you are now molding yourself for the succeeding chapters of your life—a life full of uncertainties, hardships, fortune and fame.�The�phrase�Study hard may sound too familiar and at times already irritating to you, but I guarantee you, this is the most effective�way�to�survive�in�the�real�world.�Luck, education and hard work going hand in hand is the ideal combination for�success.�unfortunately,�luck�is�only�bestowed to a select few, while the opportunity for education and hard work are�readily�available�to�most�of�us.�

high�school�graduates,�firm�up�your�dreams and chase it, be a model to your younger Elementary graduates who will look up to you as guiding stars in their quest�for�a�goal�in�their�academic�life.�Study�well�and�play�hard;�these�will�lift�your spirits. Stay away from drugs; it is a sure formula for disaster. Acknowledge your�parents,�for�they�have�shed�their�blood, sweat and tears for you to be educated.�Remember,�the�sweetest�gift�that�you�can�give�your�parents�is�a�school�diploma.

“Iba na ang may natapos,”�so�the�saying�goes,�and�indeed�it�is.�A�very�good�example�is�our�champion�and�pound-for-pound�king,�Manny�Pacquiao,�who�despite�the fame and fortune that he has earned is still pursuing his studies. Not all of us can�be�a�Manny�Pacquiao�who�dominates�in the ring, but certainly, all of us can be a�Manny�Pacquiao�who�appreciates�the�importance of education.

Indeed, times are hard. Not all filipinos�can�afford�to�have�a�good�education. In fact many Filipinos do not have�the�privilege�at�all.�You,�my�dear�graduates,�are�very�fortunate�to�have�been�able�to�finish�elementary�and�high�school.�Your parents are so proud of you. Show them�that�you�are�worth�all�the�sacrifices�and hardship that they endured to put you in school.

Treasure�this�moment�for�it�is�the�shining�glory�of�your�efforts�and�the�prize�for a job well done. In the eyes of society, you are no longer children, as you will now�have�to�prepare�yourselves�for�greater�responsibilities ahead. Your journey to the real world is just about to begin.

To�your�parents,�this�moment�is�the�dividend�for�the�investments�they�made�on�you.�Never�give�up,�have�faith�in�yourself�and always pray for guidance. Parents, continue�to�support�your�children,�give�them�quality�time�and�unconditional�love.�They�need�your�counsel�and�guidance�now�more�than�ever,�as�they�prepare�themselves�not�only�for�the�next�level�of�education�but�also for their future in the profession they will pursue.

In closing, let me thank my Alma Mater,�the�university�of�the�East,�and�its�faculties�for�the�values�and�education�that�they instilled in me. I’m proud to say that I am your product and will continue to be a model alumnus worthy of the praises you�have�given�me.�It�is�truly�a�humbling�experience�to�be�recognized�by�your�own�school, a feeling that I share with you today as you graduate.

Congratulations, graduates, and congratulations, parents for a job well done!


This was the introduction to Col. Raul Z. Medina during the commencement rites for the 2010 graduates of the Elementary and High School Department in UE Caloocan, by EHSD Principal BENILDA L. SANTOS (shown below right).

TO�OuR�COMMENCEMENT�SPEAKER,�COL.�RAuL z.�Medina;�university�President�Dr.�Ester�A.�Garcia;�Chancellor of Caloocan, Dr. Fedeserio C. Camarao; Dean

Eleanor�Javier�of�the�College�of�Arts�and�Sciences-Caloocan;�and�Dean Celing Santiago of the College of Fine Arts.

To�all�the�head�teachers,�faculty�members,�parents�and�the�graduating�pupils�and�students�of�Batch�2009-2010,�it�is�my�pride and honor to introduce to you our distinguished guest this afternoon.�

Col.�Raul�Medina,�or�“Toots”�to�his�friends�and�relatives,�has�been�blessed�with�a�loving�wife�in�the�person�of�Mrs.�Aurora�Baytion-Oliveros,�and�five�children.�four�of�them,�namely�Ruth,�Michael, Apple and Ola, had already graduated with their respective�degrees�from�college.�The�youngest,�Dang,�is�in�fourth-year�high�school�at�the�Quezon�City�Science�high�School.�

Col.�Medina,�in�his�various�community�involvements,�never�regretted�advocating�peace�and�order,�and�a�strengthened�quality�of�education.�Sir�Medina�retired�as�colonel�after�30�long�years from his duties and obligations as a law enforcer. He was a graduate�of�the�uE�high�School�Department�in�the�year�1971.�he�was�the�commandant�of�Stations�1�and�2�respectively�in�La�Loma,�Baler,�Bago-Bantay,�Bahay�Toro�and�Station�3�of�Cubao,�Project�2,�Quezon�City.�

with�his�accomplishments,�he�is�deserving�of�the�many�citations�his�colleagues�and�different�award-giving�bodies�have�bestowed�upon�him.�Some�of�these�are:�Most�Outstanding�Policeman�of�Quezon�City,�given�by�the�Philippine�Jaycees�on�September�27,�1989;�Outstanding�Policeman�of�the�Philippines�or�TOPP,�bestowed�upon�him�by�Pres.�Corazon�Aquino�on�the�25th�of�february�1992;�and�an�Outstanding�Policeman�of�the�Philippines,�by�President�Gloria�Macapagal-Arroyo,�on�the�24th�of�April�2001.�he�was�a�Manuel�L.�Quezon�Awardee,�ulirang�Ama�ng�Lungsod�Quezon,�given�on�August�19,�2003;�NCRPO�Police�Officer�of�the�Year�Awardee�on�January�25,�2004;�and�PNPA�hall�of�famer�by�SILG�Ronaldo�Puno�given�on�April�15,�2006.�Col.�Raul�Medina,�in�all�his�work,�reaped�the�fruits�of�his�efforts.�

He has a Doctorate in Peace and Security Administration earned�from�Bulacan�university�in�2004,�Master�of�Arts�in�Management�earned�from�PCu�in�2001,�Master�of�Science�in�Criminology�earned�from�MNC�in�1991,�Bachelor�of�Science�in�Public�Safety�earned�from�PNPA�in�1982,�Bachelor�of�Laws�from�the�university�of�the�East�earned�in�1988,�and�Bachelor�of�Arts,�Major�in�Political�Science,�also�from�uE,�earned�in�1976.

My dear graduates, parents and guests, may I present to you our distinguished, honorable guest speaker, Col. Raul Zapanta Medina.

Col. Raul MedinaIntroducing


ThANK�YOu�VERY�MuCh�TO�OuR�PRINCIPAL�Of�ThE�Elementary and High School Department in the person of�Dr.�Benilda�Santos.�Of�course�to�the�Chancellor�of�uE�

Caloocan,�Dr.�fedeserio�Camarao,�and�Dr.�Eleanor�Javier,�and�also�to�other�distinguished�academicians�of�this�prestigious�university�and�their�staff,�to�the�faculty�and�staff�of�the�university�of�the�East,�in�the�Elementary�and�high�School�Department.�To�the�proud�parents�of�the�graduates,�particularly�the�parents�of�the�top�10�or the honor pupils, and—we might as well include—of the last 10�of�the�graduating�class.�Anyway,�we�consider�each�other�as�graduates.�Gentlemen�and�ladies,�a�pleasant�good�afternoon�to�all�of you.

To�the�Ilocanos,�naimbag ga malam, mga Ilocanos… May mga Ilocanos ba dito? Pakitaas lang po kamay. Mga manang at mga manong, mga mapigtas na ading at balasang. And to the Kapampangans, mga Cabalens, mayak pe ebak ke kungan sa mga masanting at malalagong Cabalen.�To�the�Bicolanos,�the�magagayon at ma-uurag na Bicolano and to the Bisayas and to the Warays… Maupay! Maayong Adlaw to the Bisayas and the Warays! And to the Muslim brothers and sisters Asalamalaikum!�To�the�Chinois,�ni hao, and to the Japanese-blooded, O hayo Go saimas. Buenas tardes to the Spanish-blooded; and Magandang hapon po sa ating lahat. Baka ho may na-miss ako, sana ho i-generalize ko na lang po.

well�it�is�an�honor�on�my�part�and�a�privilege�to�be�guest�speaker�in�today’s�commencement�exercise�with�the�theme�“Education:�Changing�Lives,”�or�in�the�vernacular�Edukasyon ang Solusyon.�And�I�feel�elated�in�being�invited,�being�an�alumnus�of�this�prestigious�university.�

Allow�me�first�to�congratulate�the�graduating�class;�after�all�the�years�of�toil�and�many�sacrifices,�now�is�the�day�of�recognition.�Today�is�essentially�a�day�of�acknowledging�and�savoring�the�fruits�of�many�years�and�tireless�disciplined�efforts�of�honing�your�talents�and�improving�yourselves.�I�trust�that�your�labor�will�be�for�the�good,�not�only�of�your�own�individual�lives�but�of�society�as a whole. I remember one of the sayings of American President John�f.�Kennedy:�“Ask�not�what�the�government�can�do�for�you,�but�ask�what�you�can�do�for�the�government.”�So�I�hope�the�graduates of both the elementary and the high school will soon have�a�career�of�their�own�and�be�generous�enough�to�share�their�blessings,�as�the�Lord�Almighty�and�the�university�have�nurtured�and trained them, and spread them to the community.

And to the graduates, again. Consider me as an elder brother or a father; I am proud to say that I come from a big family. we�are�seven�in�the�family,�and�we�are�all�graduates—even�my�

"Be Not Afraid to Set a Grand Vision for Yourself"

This was the commencement speech during the commencement rites for the 2010 graduates of the Elementary and High School Department in UE Caloocan. Col. Raul Z. Medina earned three diplomas from UE: high school (1971), college (AB Political Science, 1976) and law (LLB, 1988). He is a retired Colonel of the Quezon City Police District.

By Col. rAUl z. MEdinA


younger brothers and sisters—of the Elementary and High School Department of�this�prestigious�university.�Primarily�because our parents were well-informed and�convinced�that�the�university�would bring enough education for us in preparation towards our collegiate studies, and secondly during our time, the�university�offered�brothers�and�sisters�a�discount.�That�is,�if�you�have�at�least�three brothers or sisters at the same time at�this�university,�the�youngest�is�entitled�to�at�least�50%;�so�we�were�seven�in�the�family�studying�at�the�same�time.�Two�of�my younger siblings had free education from�the�university�of�the�East,�and�we�are�appreciative�of�that.�

I�do�hope�that�your�drive�and�commitment to nation-building, to knowledge�and�skills�development�are�very�commendable.�Your�continued�pursuit�of�academic�excellence�that�is�responsive�to�the�needs�of�the�times�is�highly�laudable.�This�commencement�exercise�or�graduation�ceremony�is�not�just�a mere celebration but a joyful occasion for thanksgiving.�I,�too,�rejoice�with�you,�dear�graduates,�for�today�you�have�successfully�completed your four years, on the part of the�secondary�graduates,�and�six�years,�on�the part of the elementary graduates.

So, I feel you will bear with me that we owe this primarily to the Lord and, secondly, to our parents. So may I request�the�graduates�to�stand�up�and�give�the�loudest�applause�for�our�parents.�Parang mahina, ah…Parang kulang pa. Thank�you�very�much,�please�sit�down.�’Yung iba parang hesitant to do it. Baka kasi nakatingin ang kanilang girlfriend or boyfriend. Meron na kaya? Wala pa… so ’yung iba, baka sabihin na they are mama’s boy or daddy’s pet kaya hindi nila ma-i-fully express�their�appreciation.�Anyway,�you�can�have�it�tonight�together,�of�course,�after�the�blowout�given�to�you�by�your�parents�or�guardian;�it�is�fitting�enough�that�they�deserve�that�tightest�hug�and�kiss�before�you�sleep.�“Thank�you,�dad�and/or�mom,�for�having�me�educated,�for�the�sacrifices�you�have�rendered,�and�now�I�have�graduated�from�this�prestigious�university.”�

So most likely, you will agree with me on the discipline that your parents have�rendered�upon�you.�Kinagagalitan kayo�maybe�because�it’s�already�10�in�the�evening,�you�are�still�not�in�your�bed�and�preparing�for�the�next�morning.�Siguro mako-convince na kayo otherwise, you

will not be joining the march today, na hindi kayo ga-graduate kung hindi kayo nadisiplinahan at napaluha ng ating mga magulang. So, it’s part of puberty. Lahat ’yun ay kasama and we are fortunate enough to have�our�parents�here.�

And I congratulate you. We are fortunate�enough�to�be�given�the�opportunity to graduate and to study in a�private�university�like�the�university�of the East. I’d also like to share with you the�“five�fingers”�concept�of�the�academe�and�married�life.�for�me,�as�we�have�five�fingers�on�each�hand,�the�first�would�be�elementary.�So�you�already�have�the�first�finger.�The�second�for�high�school,�and�the�third for college education. Fourth is for our�career,�for�our�profession.�for�fifth,�dito pa lang puwede ’yung tinatawag na MD, not the doctor’s degree or the Doctor of Medicine but the Marriage Degree. So sana madaanan natin itong�four�fingers�before�we�enter�into�this�fifth,�and�let�us�not�fail�our�parents;�anyway,�it�is�for�you,�as�I�have�said,�talking�through�experience.�

I�settled�down�at�a�tender�age.�Baka sabihin n’yo, bad�influence yata si Colonel, ah. But fortunately or unfortunately, it was God-willed; I had not yet completed my college days when I entered into matrimony,�but�I�proved�to�my�parents�and to my peers that, still, I’d be able to graduate and continue my studies; until my children were already studying, I was still studying. And fortunately, aside from the�baccalaureate�degree,�I�finished�my�doctorate degree and I’m proud to say that, as a legacy to my children and to my grandchildren.

The�Lord�has�been�kind�to�you�all�these years, for if not, you would not be here�today,�and�we�have�to�repay�his�kindness in many ways. Graduation brings additional responsibility on your shoulders because�you�are�expected�to�give�back�to�the community and the family through the knowledge, talent and skills that you have�acquired�in�school.�Your�graduation�is the realization of a dream of your parents. With this graduation, you will end�one�chapter�of�your�lives�and�embark�on�a�new�one.�Today�is�both�a�triumph�and�a�challenge.�Today�is�your�moment�to shine. And let us not stop here. Let us not consider this the end of our academe days. Consider this, for the high school graduates,�just�the�first�step�towards�a�thousand miles of collegiate days ahead of�you.�for�those�who�have�decided�not�to pursue their college studies maybe

for�financial�reasons,�I�encourage�you�to�pursue your studies as working students. Do not stop as much as possible. Do not be contented if you are already earning a little�during�your�tender�age.�In�college,�classes are not necessarily in block sections like�in�high�school,�that�you�attend�the�morning�and�afternoon�classes�daily.�You�are�allowed�to�enroll�the�minimum�of�six�units—at�least�six�units�if�there�are�some�financial�difficulties,�to�a�maximum�of�15�to�18�units.�So,�for�those�who�are�having�some�financial�difficulties,�I�encourage�you�to�continue�even�with�six�units�or�nine�units�as a working student. Please pursue your studies�because�that�will�equip�you�with�a�better�future.

Now�that�you�have�partly�reached�the�end of the academic journey, it is easy to imagine�a�vast�horizon�spread�in�front�of�you,�dotted�with�the�colors�and�plans�and�dreams�carefully�built�over�the�years.�Your�heart must be bursting with pride as you recall�the�struggles�and�sacrifices�you�made�to�arrive�at�this�happy�moment.�with�your�inevitable�entry�into�the�proverbial�rat�race,�I�urge�you�to�keep�in�mind�that�the�values�and ideas your Alma Mater taught you all these years.

Graduation is not the end of learning. what�you�have�gone�through�here�is�like�a�strong foundation upon which you could hurdle the bigger challenges brought by this�constantly�changing�world.�I�firmly�believe�that�education�is�a�very�important�ingredient in shaping your future. however,�education�does�not�end�here�at�graduation.�Knowledge�is�a�quest�and�a�continued one in our lifetime. At this point, many of you will feel like you know all the answers. I know I did when I graduated from high school like you. But let me remind�you:�Life�has�a�habit�of�changing�questions.�You�must�realize�that�education�alone is not a sure guarantee for success.

In�school,�one�acquires�the�basic�knowledge about many things, which you�have�learned�to�be�exactly�what�you�need to do to succeed. In the real world, however,�there�is�no�curriculum�that�you�have�to�pass.�Everything�is�an�elective.�It�is�up to you to make the choice, just like it is for the bird to choose his own tree while he is�flying.�It�is�up�to�him�whether�to�stop�at�a tree at one point or to continue pursuing the�goal.�The�choices�are�infinite�and�the�results�uncertain.�whatever�you�want�to�do�with�the�knowledge�you�have�acquired�and�the�choices�you�have�made�afterwards,�try�to�make�a�difference.


Your graduation today is merely one of many milestones and I assure you there are many more milestones to achieve�in�your�journey�in�life.�I�chose�the�law enforcement profession, for which I devoted�32�years�of�my�career,�and�I�met�people�from�all�walks�of�life.�Through�the�years, I came across numerous people with varied�levels�of�experience�from�many�fields�of�endeavor—different�aspirations,�beliefs, cultural backgrounds and religious inclinations.�Some�of�them�have�been�very�successful�in�their�respective�fields�of interest and others fell short of their dreams, while still some just coasted along because they sought comfort and acceptance. I encourage you to dream and if you dream, please dream of the best, dream high! Anyway, that is one free thing in this world. Sabi nga nila, libre ang mangarap, so kung mangangarap lang po tayo, ’yung pinakamataas na. So if you would go into business, pangarapin po natin sana ay makatapat man lang o matularan natin si Dr. Lucio�Tan�’yung may-ari ng ating school. If you want to throw your hat into the political arena—just like me, I had thrown my�hat�into�the�political�arena,�in�the�first�district�of�Quezon�City—please�dream�high;�if�ever,�dream�to�be�the�President�of the Philippines or dream to be a local executive�of�your�town�or�city.

At�this�point,�allow�me�to�quote�to�you one adage from the great Nelson Mandela, who said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change�the�world.”�Your�scholarly�striving�has reached its culmination, but your education as a person should be constantly

aflame,�pursued�to�make�a�difference�not�only�for�yourselves�but�for�others�as�well.�To�the�young�graduates,�you�have�the�power�to�actively�and�directly�shape�your�future�and�that�of�society.�The�choices�now open to you are many, the ways to attaining�your�goals�are�equally�numerous.�But�there�is�only�one�true�path,�oftentimes,�the harder path to the real meaning of success, and taking this road will get you to�life’s�rewards,�where�you�have�made�a�positive�impact�on�your�life�and�your�fellowmen’s.

I am reminded of when I was the Regional�Director�in�Davao,�in�Region�11,�in�the�internal�affairs�service.�During�one�of�my inspections, I checked the construction of a cathedral. I asked one of the masons there:�“hey�mister,�why�do�you�cut�stones?�Bakit ka nagpuputol nitong mga bato?” He replied�to�me�in�this�manner:�“I’m�cutting�stones�because�I�want�to�earn�a�living.�It�is�my�bread�and�butter.�Kailangan kong gawin ito, dito ako sumusweldo.”�Not�contented�with the answer, I pursued, entering the cathedral and asking one of the masons there and I asked him, “Why are you cutting�stones?”�he�answered,�“I�cut�stones�because I was instructed to do so by my superiors, by my foreman. Otherwise I’ll be�terminated�from�my�job.”�I�was�still�not contented with that answer, so I asked another�worker�why�he�was�cutting�stone.�his�reply�was:�“I’m�cutting�stones�because�I�want�to�build�a�cathedral.”�for�me,�that�was the best answer and I do hope that you will agree with me that that was the best answer. If you do something, there should be a goal and a noble intention, not just

purposely for the sake of complying or for the�sake�of�earning�a�living.�Kinakailangan we do it for the best and of course, sana nga, for the goodwill of our fellowmen.

Masyado naman ’ata tayong seryoso. As I�came�here�today,�there�was�a�traffic�jam.�I�instructed�my�driver�to�step�down�and�inquire�what�the�commotion�was�about.�There�were�two�gentlemen�quarreling�and�even�exchanging�blows;�nagsusuntukan sila. I�asked�one�of�them,�“why�did�you�box�him? Bakit mo naman siya sinuntok?” Sabi niya sa akin. “Kasi po, Sir, tinawag niya akong bading, kaya siya sinuntok ko.” Tinanong ko naman po ’yung isa. “Eh ano naman ang ginawa mo nu’ng sinuntok ka?” “Eh ’di, Sir, hinampas ko ng shoulder bag ko.”

Tapos sinabi ko, “Parang namumukhaan kita.” When I was assigned here, ’yung aming desk�officer,�Sergeant�Cruz,�meron siyang anak na�belonging�to�the�third�sex,�but he wanted to discipline him, he wanted him�to�be�a�uniformed�officer.�Gusto niyang maging pulis din ang kanyang anak. And to�the�extent�that�he�was�giving�cruel�punishment. Hindi na nga maganda because at the time, sinisinturon niya. At the time, puwede pa ’yun. Eh ngayon, alam naman natin lalo na sa mga elementary graduates natin. Meron nang Bantay Bata, protecting the welfare of the children. So pinapalo niya po ’yun, and still in order to mold him to change his dream—to be a part of law enforcement. Pag pinapalo niya ang bata at kaya pa ng bata, tatanungin niya, “Ano ka? Babae o lalaki?” Sabi po ng bata pagka-natitiis niya ’yung palo sa kanya, “Daddy, babae! Babae ang gusto ko!” Pinapalo niya. He kept on whipping, whipping. Pag hindi na po


kaya ng bata, sasabihin niya, “Ano ka? Babae? Lalaki?” “Lalaki na po. Lalaki. Lalaki.” So hanggang sa lumaki na po ’yung bata, and still�if�that�is�God-given�to�the�child,�hindi po natin siya dapat pahirapan. Hanggang sa lumaki na nga siya, but still… College na nga siya. Gusto nga ng kanyang ama na pumasok siya sa uniformed profession. One time, ang ginawa niya, sinama niya ’yung bata at nilublob niya sa drum ng tubig. Sabi niya. “Hindi ka talaga magbabago. Ano ka? Babae? Lalaki?” Matagal… ilulublob niya po. Sabi niya, “Babae! Babae!” Hanggang sa nilublub niya po ng matagal. Akala po namin nalunod. Pag-ahon, “Ano ka? Babae? Lalaki?” Sabi po nung bata, “Sirena!”

So still, ganun po hanggang sa lumaki ang bata. Umasenso naman po siya. Nagkaroon siya ng magandang parlor at, one time, in-invite pa nga ako ng kanyang daddy. “Halika, sir. Umasenso naman ang anak ko. Hindi talaga gusto magpulis, eh. At least successful naman siya.” Meron siyang magandang parlor at binigyan kami ng facial, may gupit pa. Nu’ng ginugupitan niya ang kanyang ama sabi niya sa artist, “Ako na magse-service sa daddy ko.” Shinave niya po lahat. Tinapat niya ’yung labaha sa daddy niya. Sabi niya “Ikaw, daddy, ano ka? Lalaki o babae?”

Joking aside, kung ano po ang gusto ng ating mga anak, i-guide lang po natin. Do not force them, lalo na po’t magka-College na po ‘yan.�There�are�some�instances,�marami po akong kaibigan, ang nangyayari they are forced to enroll in a career, in a department na gusto po ng magulang pero hindi po gusto ng ating mga anak. So timbangin po natin. Ang akin po,�as�brotherly�advice,�let�us�just�be a guide to them. Kung hindi pa po sila decided, saka lang po tayo mag-suggest sa kanila.�“Oh�you�take�this�up…”�

Nung araw po, meron pong General AB, General�AA.�General�subjects�in�the�first�two years, so ’yung mga undecided, ’yung Associate in Arts ang kinukuha, whether you want to enter Medicine or the College of Law or the Education Department, puwede pa po ’yung two-year course… or Engineering. At least credited lahat ng subjects.�Let’s�give�them�the�free�rein.�Let’s�just guide them. Ngayon po ’yung sinasabi ko pong�third�sex,�they�are�now�respected.�unlike�nga po dati that they are made fun of or teased, but ngayon po most of our professionals, including business tycoons, they�belong�to�third�sex�and�they�are�now�respected.

Before I end my speech, allow me to share�with�you�some�of�things.�You�have�helped me in my own particular journey, which is still unfolding. I speak before you today because life is not stagnant. First, try to�set�a�vision,�a�clear�vision,�of�what�you�want to be and what work you want to be into. Work towards that goal constantly rather than lead a life endlessly wandering from day to day not knowing where you are headed. In seeking your dreams, be not afraid�to�set�a�grand�vision�for�yourself,�because�you�become�what�you�believe,�but�be realistic. Remember, the problem is not aiming�too�high�and�missing�it.�The�real�problem is aiming too low and grabbing it.

In your journey, you will encounter setbacks and you will make mistakes, as I have�several�times.�Some�would�call�these�mistakes and setbacks failures; I call them learning�points,�which�collectively�form�the�seeds�of�what�we�call�experience�and,�eventually,�wisdom.�

Second, try to learn. When you are just�starting�and�even�in�your�later�years,�

you�will�not�have�the�same�answers.�Know�your�limitations.�If�you�do�not�have�the�answer,�say�so�and�find�out.�Do�not�guess�or fake it.

Third,�persevere.�Do�not�give�up�easily�or�you�will�never�accomplish�anything.�On�the other hand, be practical and change gears when the writing on the wall is very�clear.�Try�to�adjust�to�the�changing�times. But still hold on to the unchanging principles.

fourth,�seek�a�balanced�life.�This�is�the essence of saying work hard, play well and�live�life�fully.�Do�not�be�too�focused�on your career. Build friendships along the way for they, apart from the family, will fill�your�life.�Most�importantly,�find�time�to enjoy with your family your friends and colleagues before it is too late to do so.

And�finally,�help�people�along�the�way. Be generous, for generosity is its own reward.�Generosity�is�not�simply�giving�money.�The�virtue�of�generosity�applies�primarily�to�the�gift�of�ourselves—our�time�and�service�for�others.�True�generosity�is�not�self-sacrifice,�but�we�do�not�look�at�the�grain�of�the�other�as�our�expense;�rather�it�is�the�extension�of�ourselves�in�delighting�in�the�flourishing�of�others.

As you share this happy occasion with your parents, family and friends, with each and�every�one�of�your�great�successes�in�your�future�endeavors,�I�also�hope�that�you�will always carry the name and the spirit of�our�school�within�you—whatever�you�achieve�and�whatever�the�divine�path�may�lead you to.

Again, congratulations and magandang hapon po sa inyong lahat. Mabuhay po kayong lahat.

Col. Medina receives tokens of appreciation from President Garcia and Chancellor Camarao after his speech


U E M a n i l a C o l l E g E s • U E C a l o o C a n C o l l E g E s • E s l s • E H s D

Honor Roll, SY 2009-2010

Theue Outstanding Graduate Awardee &Summa Cum Laude Valedictorian

Summa Cum Laude

Aisler S. IBANACollege of Arts and Sciences

(CAS)-Manila

Blessie C. PRIETOCAS Mla.

Jorlett L. BIBANGCO College of Law

Vincent Tito B. ABUCEJOCAS Mla.

Edmy Rose M. CABAL*CBA Mla.

Jessica C. EVANGELISTA

CAS Mla.

Reliza M.MENDOZACAS Mla.

Leselle C. QUITANEGCOE Mla.

Jeyk Christopher G. AGUILAR

CBA Cal.

Mary Grace T. CABILARCAS Mla.

Anna Rochelle B. FAJARDOCOE Cal.

Stephen John I. MENESESCBA Mla.

Richard Zeus E. RAMIREZCOE Cal.

Jomaleen E. ANDAL

CBA Mla.

Marlon Joel D. CANLAS*CAS Mla.

Julie Anne G. FELONIACAS Mla.

Rosalie D. MORALES

CCSS

Angela A.REY*

CBA Cal.

Ednalyn S.ANOG

CBA Mla.

Mark Josep L. CARLOS*CBA Mla.

Jennielyn L. FLORESCBA Cal.

Maria Jessa L. MORES

CAS Mla.

Mary Anne O. RUBIANO*COE Cal.

Magna Cum Laude

Erwin J.ARABIA*CBA Mla.

Krizza S.CRUZ

CAS Mla.

Jayson J.PACHECOCOE Cal.

Brian L.SANICO CAS Mla.

Miyuki P.HOSHIAI*CBA Cal.

John Paul Y. CUPCUPINCOE Cal.

Robin T.ARIDA

COE Cal.

Kristian T.RAGUIRAG*

COE Cal.

Ronn Michael A. INACAY*CBA Mla.

Christian John L. SANTOS

CCSS

Jennylyn Joy F. BAJAO

CAS Mla.

Allen S.MERCADOCAS Mla.

Jane Rizalene W. DONES*CBA Mla.

Beverly D. RAPOSASCBA Cal.

Nino Mar P.SANTOSCBA Cal.

Ma. Lara N. BANTILO*COE Cal.

Leonard J.GASID

CAS Mla.

Wilfredo P. TABLANTE*

CBA Cal.

Jin Michael R. RESURRECCION*

COE Cal.

Ralph Vincent M. MERCADOCAS Mla.

Maricar Ann T. ADVENTOCAS Mla.

Benjielyne M. BOLASOCCAS Mla.

Ricca Mae V.ROCOCDent

Melvin P.GEREMILLO

CCSS

Noel R.MONZALES

CCSS

Maribelle C. COBARRUBIAS

CBA Cal.

Katrina T.ALIMOTCAS Mla.

Cristian P.SABA

CAS Mla.

Leover E. GONZALES*

COE Cal.

Maria Iraliz E. NOOL

CAS Mla.

Rashanne M. APELLIDO Valedictorian / JP Laurel Awardee for Academic Excellence / Gerry Roxas

Leadership Awardee / Mercury Drug Corp. Awardee as Best in Math & Science

Rhoda Mae Sheen C. DOLLAGA

Valedictorian

Junaid T. MARANDA Salutatorian

Lethmar S. TOLENTINOSalutatorian

Mark Joseph V. PELLEFirst Honorable Mention

Albert Beejay M. RIVERAFirst Honorable Mention

Bonifacio H. CABURIAN Jr.Second Honorable Mention

Kristine D. AñUNUEVOSecond Honorable Mention

Jessica Nicole T. INGATThird Honorable Mention

Ronielyn C. SABARREThird Honorable Mention

Shammai B. UBALDOFourth Honorable Mention

Abegail G. ESPINOWith Distinction

Marielle Kate C. BLUNTFifth Honorable Mention

Jasmine Rachelle P. NUALLAWith Distinction

Christine S. CRUZ Sixth Honorable Mention

Jasmin L. BAULA With Distinction

Secondary Laboratory School, UE Manila

High School Level, UE Caloocan

College Distinguished Graduate AwardeesMen Women

Manila CampusMaria Iraliz E.

NOOLCAS Mla.

Caloocan CampusMichelle E.SYJUCO*CBA Cal.

Manila CampusAllen S.

MERCADOCAS Mla.

Caloocan CampusWilfredo P. TABLANTE*

College of Business Administration (CBA)-

Caloocan

Aisler S.IBANA

CAS Mla.

Wilfredo P. TABLANTE*

CBA Cal.

Jorlett L.BIBANGCO

College of Law

Ricca Mae V.ROCO

College of Dentistry (CDent)

Erwin J.ARABIA*CBA Mla.

Jin Michael R. RESURRECCION*Col. of Engineering

(COE)-Cal.

Melvin P. GEREMILLO

College of Computer Studies

and Systems (CCSS)

Cum Laude

Rean Carlo P.ARAIS

COE Cal.

Jem Margarette B. CASTROCBA Mla.

Joey B. GABUDAOCAS Mla.

Krisle Ann U. NAGTALON*

CBA Mla.

Diane Marie C. SAMACOCBA Mla.

Jeffrey D.ARZAGACAS Mla.

Jonard P.CAVA

CBA Mla.

Karen P.GEMINA CBA Cal.

Michelle O. NUGUID*CBA Mla.

Jeniessa P.SINGH

CBA Cal.

Angelique M. ATIENZACAS Mla.

Jose B.CONEL III CBA Cal.

Rowena L. GUARDIAN

CAS Mla.

January M. ORIAS* CBA Cal.

Diane Camille C. SOTELOCEduc

Arianne Chaezel M. ATIENZA

CBA Mla.

John Michael Z. DALIPE*COE Mla.

Kristal Joy A. HUENDACBA Cal.

Debrah F.ORTEGA*CBA Mla.

Mon Alvin L.TUYAYCCSS

Eugene Rofel C. BANDOMACAS Mla.

Aldrin L.DELA CRUZ

COE Mla.

Sheila Merl Q. LANTACACAS Mla.

Jean Angela R. PABLO

CBA Cal.

Almira R. VALENZUELA

COE Cal.

Mariane B. BALLESTEROS

COE Cal.

Gerard P.DELAS ARMAS

CCSS

John Robinson A. LEONARDO

CBA Mla.

Raychelle S. PACHECO*

CBA Mla.

Cherryl Ann R. VIERNES*CBA Cal.

Joseph Bernabe D.R. BAGNES

CCSS

Maria Lourdes C. DURIANCCSS

Ken Albert M.LIM*

CCSS

Michael G. PADILLA*COE Mla.

Vilma Lyn S. VILLAFUERTE

CBA Mla.

Marion Patriche C. BONOAN*

CDent

Via Sherika S. DUNGOCBA Mla.

Joanna G. LOGRONIO

CAS Mla.

Angelica M.PARAS*CBA Mla.

Arlene E. VILLAROZA

CBA Cal.

Mary Jane M. BUGAAYCBA Mla.

Jonathan G. ENTICO*CBA Cal.

Karen L. LUMINARIO

CAS Mla.

Rose Anne D. PUNO

CAS Mla.

Mary Grace A. VISCOCEduc

Bernie Bette B. BUSTAMANTE*

CBA Cal.

Gemyllie U.ESLIZACBA Cal.

Karen Laila MALAGAR*

CBA Mla.

Jessica P. PUYAT Col. of Education

(CEduc)

Van Denver R. VIZCARRACAS Mla.

Nastaran YEGANEHFAR**

CAS Mla.Anna Alixia B. SAMSONValedictorian

Rica Mae L. MENDOZAValedictorian

Maria Katherine B. DE JESUS Seventh Honorable Mention

Marielle P. GREGORIOWith Distinction

Alcon John Z. DATUEighth Honorable Mention / AY Foundation Awardee for

National Discipline

Mary Danielle B. ISIPWith Distinction

Karl Vincent M. GONZALESSalutatorian

Mark Angelo M. MUNCADASalutatorian

Luis Marcelo M. CACANINDIN

First Honorable Mention

Alianne Kayle A. JOVESFirst Honorable Mention

Garwon M. BAISASecond Honorable Mention

Julia Pauline O. PUNOSecond Honorable Mention

Jeremy Kent P. COMENDADOR

Third Honorable Mention

Jannie Lou C. TAUTJOThird Honorable Mention

Elementary Laboratory School, UE Manila

Elementary Level, UE CaloocanA UE-Tan Yan * Kee Scholar/Grantee

** All of these honorees are Yearend 2010 graduates except for Ms. Yeganehfar, who is a Midyear 2009 graduate.

U E M a n i l a C o l l E g E s • U E C a l o o C a n C o l l E g E s • E s l s • E H s D

Jasmin L. BAULA With Distinction

Leadership Awardees

UE's Administrative Services Director Antonio De Guzman, 73

ATTY.�ANTONIO�MASANCAY�“TONY”�DE�GuzMAN Sr.,�the�Director�for�Administrative�Services�of�uE’s�Manila and Caloocan Campuses, passed away on March

8,�2010.�he�was�73.Atty.�De�Guzman�began�his�service�to�uE�on�October�2,�1995,�

after�having�met�then�uE�Chairman�of�Board�and�Chief�Executive�Officer�P.�O.�Domingo�through�Atty.�De�Guzman’s�younger�brother Joselito (who himself had worked at the Philippine National�Bank,�of�which�Dr.�Domingo�had�been�the�President).�Atty.�De�Guzman’s�first�position�in�uE�was�as�Executive�Assistant�to the President, with Dr. Domingo as the concurrent President, up�to�October�19,�1995.�On�October�20�that�year,�Atty.�De�Guzman�was appointed Vice President for Administration, a position which�he�held�up�to�July�15,�1998.

he�then�left�uE�to�return�to�government�service,�although�he�remained�a�Member�of�the�Board�of�Trustees�of�the�uE-foundation�for�Research�and�Advanced�Studies�Inc.�(uE-fRASI)�from�August�1996�to�July�2002.�he�officially�came�back�to�the�university�on�May�2,�2001,�as�the�Executive�Director�of�the�urban�Renewal�Action�Program�(u-REAP)�up�to�August�31,�2002.�On�September�1,�2002,�he�became�the�Executive�Director�of�the�Manpower�Development�Center�(MDC),�a�title�that�he�held�concurrently�with�his�ultimate�position�in�uE:�Director�for�Administrative�Services,�a�title�he�held�from�October�1,�2003�up�to�the�time�of�his�passing.�As�the�MDC’s�Executive�Director,�Atty.�De�Guzman�was�also�an�Ex-Officio�Member�of�the�uE�Academic�Council.

Atty.�De�Guzman�had�also�been�a�professor�on�constitutional�law�at�the�uE�College�of�Law�since�the�second�semester�of�school�year�2005-2006.

Born�on�November�8,�1936,�in�San�fernando,�La�union,�Atty.�De�Guzman�was�the�fourth�of�five�sons�of�the�late�feliza�Masancay�and�the�late�Eulogio�f.�De�Guzman—the�latter�a�former�Governor�of�La�union,�Court�of�first�Instance�Judge�and�an�Assemblyman.�

Atty.�De�Guzman�graduated�with�honors�from�the�Lingayen�Elementary School in Pangasinan. He went to high school initially at the Orient Colleges in Dagupan City, emerging on the top of his class from his freshman to junior years; he transferred to St. Louis School in Baguio City for his senior year, where he was awarded 1st�in�Excellence�upon�his�graduation�in�1952.�(he�was�likewise�the�first�ever�Editor�in�Chief�of�the�St.�Louis�school�organ.)�he�continued his education at St. Louis, there earning his Associate

in�Arts�and�Bachelor�of�Laws�degrees�(the�latter�in�1958).�within�1952�to�1958,�he�was�a�Corps�Commander�of�the�Reserved�Officers�Training�Corps�and�a�recipient�of�leadership,�honor�and�star�medals.�he�passed�the�Bar�examination�in�1959.

Atty.�De�Guzman’s�early�professional�career�was�marked�by�his�stint�at�the�Philippine�Virginia�Tobacco�Administration�(PVTA),�where�he�was�a�Trial�Attorney�from�1960�to�1962,�becoming�the�Special�Assistant�to�the�General�Manager�in�1963,�and�then�the�entire�agency’s�Operation�Officer�from�1964�to�1969.�At�PVTA,�he�received�several�citations�and�awards�for�outstanding�leadership�and�meritorious�service.�

In�November�1970,�Atty.�De�Guzman�was�elected�as�the�delegate�of�the�2nd�District�of�La�union�to�the�Constitutional�Convention.�As�a�“Con-con”�delegate,�he�was�a�senior�member�of�the�Steering�Council�and�a�leading�member�of�five�different�committees.�he�went�on�to�be�elected�Chairman�of�the�36-man�committee,�later�the�17-man�committee,�which�prepared�and�finalized�the�draft�of�the�1973�Constitution.�he�also�chaired�the�Con-con’s�respective�committees�on�the�style�of�the�said�Constitution�and�on�the�supervision�of�its�final�printing.�

Atty.�De�Guzman�resumed�his�law�practice�from�1973�to�early�1976.�In�March�1976,�he�was�back�in�government�as�Assistant�Secretary�at�the�Office�of�President�ferdinand�E.�Marcos,�a�title�Atty.�De�Guzman�held�up�to�June�1978.�Starting�on�March�1976�as�well,�he�was�appointed�as�a�Member�of�the�Board�of�Directors�of�PVTA;�as�such,�he�was�the�Chairman�of�the�Joint�Board-Management�Committee�on�Marketing�and�Trading�Rules�and�Regulations,�and�of�the�Committee�on�Trading�Operations,�and�pioneered�and�spearheaded�PVTA’s�implementation�of�the�“compact�farming�program”�and�the�“contract�growing�program.”�

from�September�1976�to�April�1978,�Atty.�De�Guzman�was�also�elected�and�served�as�Secretary�of�the�Batasang�Pambansa,�later�on�becoming�its�Secretary-General�in�June�1978.�At�the Batasang Pambansa, he was the recipient of resolutions of�commendation�for�exemplary�leadership,�outstanding�management�of�the�secretariat�and�singular�service�to�the�institution�and�its�members.�he�was�proud�as�well�of�having�“converted�a�dominantly�inexperienced�workforce�into�a�highly�committed,�efficient�and�professional�corps�of�personnel�which,�in�turn, manned the secretariats of the Constitutional Commission of 1986�and�subsequent�Congresses.”

with�the�abolition�of�the�Batasang�Pambansa�in�March�1986�


UE's Administrative Services Director Antonio De Guzman, 73following�the�first�EDSA�Revolution,�Atty.�De�Guzman�resumed�his�private�practice�of�law�as�well�as�tended�to�the�family’s�farm.�This�was�so�until�July�1989,�when�he�was�appointed�to�be�the�Assistant�Chief�of�Staff�of�then�Vice�President�Salvador�h.�Laurel.�Atty.�De�Guzman�was�thus�back�in�government�service,�up�to�January�1992,�from�which�time�he�resumed�his�private�law�practice�up�to�October�1995,�when�he�joined�uE.

he�had�to�leave�the�university�to�return�once�more�to�government�service,�following�his�appointment�to�be�the�Administrator�of�the�National�Tobacco�Administration�(NTA)�during�the�term�of�President�Joseph�E.�Estrada.�As�NTA�Administrator,�which�he�was�from�July�16,�1998,�to�february�29,�2001,�Atty.�De�Guzman�institutionalized�integrated�farming�and�other�income-generating�activities�for�farmers,�and�enhanced�the�service�capability�of�the�agency�by�improving�its�computer�and�communications systems, among other accomplishments.

As�uE’s�Director�for�Administrative�Services�for�uE’s�Manila�and�Caloocan�Campuses,�Atty.�De�Guzman�was�in�charge�of�five�university�offices:�the�Department�of�Engineering,�which�itself is in charge of the repair, maintenance and construction of campus facilities, among other responsibilities; the Security Office,�which�is�tasked�with�the�maintenance�and�protection�of�people�and�property�on�campus;�the�Environmental�Services�Office,�which�handles�housekeeping,�beautification�and�sanitation;�the�Coordinating�Office�for�the�Theatre�and�Other�Venues,�which�handles�reservations�and�bookings�of�general�venues�of�the�university;�and�the�General�Services�Department,�which�is�charged�with�uE’s�telecommunication�facilities�and�the�Property�Office,�among�others.�

(with�Atty.�De�Guzman’s�passing,�university�Engineer�Augusto�M.�Valdes�has�been�designated�as�Officer�in�Charge�of�the�Office�of�the�Director�for�Administrative�Services.)

Atty.�De�Guzman�is�survived�by�his�wife�Anamaria�Gregorio-De�Guzman;�their�three�children:�Antonio�G.�De�Guzman�Jr.�(and�wife Donna Perez-De Guzman and children Camilo Briccio and Antonio�wilfredo),�Marie�Antoinette�G.�De�Guzman-Tuazon�(and�husband�Artemio�Tuazon�Jr.�and�son�Artemio�Mari�III)�and�Anne-Marie�G.�De�Guzman;�and�other�relatives.

The�funeral�Mass�for�Atty.�De�Guzman�was�held�on�March�10,�2010,�at�the�Divine�Garden�Chapel�of�the�Garden�of�the�Divine�Word—where his cremated remains are interred—at the Christ the�King�Columbary�in�Quezon�City.—Bert B. Sulat Jr.

atty. De Guzman, ue’s longtime Director for administrative Services, is seen here in some recent photos: (from left) undergoing the mandatory test for high fever—as an anti-a(H1n1) measure—upon entry at the Manila Campus in June 2009; with members of the College of education Student Council (following the Campus Parade) at ue Manila Quadrangle; meeting Manila Mayor (and ue alumnus) alfredo Lim anew, at the 2009 ue Fun run; with some of his administrative personnel or fellow officers: (from left) Assistant Property Custodian Alejandro Estrella, Office of Cultural Affairs Director Gener Caringal, environmental Services Office Superintendent Cornelio Marcelino, PE Department assistant Director and OIC rodrigo roque, Chief electrician Tomas Calubaquib and assistant to the DaS Jay Moog; and (above) speaking to the ue Community during the said Fun run. all but the leftmost photo in this spread were taken in September 2009 during ue’s 63rd Foundation anniversary, of which atty. De Guzman was a Steering Committee member


ATTY.�ANTONIO�MASANCAY�DE�GuzMAN�LIVED�uP�TO�73 years old, and he had spent a good chunk of his life in the political arena.�But,�for�much�of�the�last�15�years,�Tony�De�Guzman�was�in�

the�university�of�the�East.�And�what�a�privilege�this�was�for�us�in�uE.�Not�only�was�Atty.�De�

Guzman�a�stickler�for�the�fine�points�of�administration�and�service,�which�led�to�his�having�been�the�Director�for�Administrative�Services�in�uE;�he�was�also�known�to�us�as�a�stickler�for�the�finer�things�in�life,�especially�when it came to relishing food and drink.

having�served�in�government�before�eventually�joining�uE,�Atty.�De�Guzman�brought�much�know-how�into�the�university’s�administrative�sphere,�thereby�being�instrumental�in�helping�to�keep�uE’s�status�as�an�environment�truly�conducive�to�learning.�with�the�university’s�engineering,�electrical,�janitorial�and�security�forces�under�Tony�De�Guzman’s�supervision,�it�is�no�exaggeration�to�say�that�anyone�and�everyone�whoever�stepped�into�uE�in�the�last�decade�or�so�was�treading�upon,�perhaps�even�marveled�at,�the�handiwork�of�the�commanding�and�astute�figure�that�he�was.�And�Atty.�De�Guzman�likewise�contributed�to�uE’s�academic�sector,�as�a�professor�at�the�uE�College�of�Law—in�the�process�enlightening�legal�hopefuls who longed for illumination on constitutional law and related matters.�

Yet,�Atty.�De�Guzman�was�likewise�well�aware�of�the�relevance—nay,�the�importance—of�balance�to�life,�and�exemplified�by�what�must�have�been�a�personal�motto�that�said,�“All�work�and�no�play�makes�Tony�a�dull�man.”�By�this�we�refer�to�the�pleasantries�and�pleasant�things�he�would�indulge�in�whenever�he�would�converse�or�meet�with�many�of�us�who�worked�with�him�on�various�matters,�some�of�which,�such�as�the�annual�Christmas celebration, actually went beyond the immediate sphere of his duties.�whenever�there�was�a�chance�to�indulge�in�a�hearty�snack�or�meal,�or�some�fine�wine,�or�in�the�simple�yet�meaningful�joys�that�a�good�joke�or�witty�anecdote�can�bring,�Tony�De�Guzman�would�find�a�way�to�seize�such�an�opportunity—not�just�for�himself�but�for�the�rest�of�us.�Truly,�he�must�have�known�full�well�that�if�one�works�in�a�happy�environment,�he�or�she�would�keep�working,�and�happily,�for�it—an�insight�that�he�never�lost�track�of,�even�when�things�got�hectic.

Atty.�De�Guzman�was�also�known�to�be�religious,�having�been�prayerful�and�God-fearing�in�his�own�right.�But�perhaps�the�best�gift�he�had�given�God�was�that�he�lived�life�to�the�fullest.�he�drank�from�the�cup�of�life�contentedly and wholeheartedly, so perhaps the good Lord surmised that it was�high�time�that�Tony�moved�up�to�drinking�from�the�cup�of�the�afterlife,�even�more�contentedly�and�wholeheartedly.�

we�in�uE�condole�with�Tony’s�wife�Annie,�their�children�and�the�rest�of�their�family.�Tony�may�have�left�us,�yet�we�shall�continue�to�be�inspired�by�his�own�zest�for�life,�continue�the�practices�and�policies�of�excellence�that�he�imbued�upon�the�uE�community,�continue�to�be�grateful�that�he�was�a�part�of�our�lives,�and�continue�to�believe�that�he�will�remain�with�us�in�spirit.

Thank�you.�

“We Shall Continue to be Inspired by His Zest for Life”A Eulogy for Atty. AntonIo M. DE GuzMAn by President EStER A. GARCIA


streets of Romblon during his grade-school days, and was�essentially�influenced�by�a�paternal�uncle,�Nelson�R. Lim, who is said to be the father of football in Romblon. Coach Lloyd’s professional career actually began�in�1987�at�the�Southern�Tagalog�Regional�Athletic Association (Straa)�Meet.�In�1989,�he�saw�action at the Palarong Pambansa; he played at the Palaro�anew�in�1995,�at�its�tertiary�level.�

Coach Lloyd was also a player of the Senior National�Men’s�football�Team�from�1997�to�2002.�Since�then�he�was�a�member�of�the�coaching�staff�of�the�Philippine�National�football�Team,�his�most�recent assignment being as part of the Philippine National�u19�Men’s�football�Team�in�China�last�November.�he�was�one�of�the�founding�members�of�the Kaya Football Club, which includes former and present national football players, and enters teams in�various�men’s�and�women’s�tournaments�of�the�Philippine Football Federation. He was likewise a

member�of�the�union�football�Club�Manila.An�accredited�football�coach,�Coach�Lloyd�passed�the�“C”�

Licensing�Coaching�Course�in�June�2001;�shortly�thereafter,�he�took�up�the�“B”�Licensed�Asian�football�Confederation�Coaching�Course,�emerging�at�the�top�among�20�enrollees�nationwide.�And he had the distinction of participating in the International Deutscher�fussball-Bund�(DfB)�Coaching�Course�2006,�in�the�federal�Republic�of�Germany�from�September�4�to�29,�2006,�which�featured�a�thorough�training�and�examination�regarding�10�football and coaching topics.

while�the�uE�football�team�has�yet�to�regain�its�2003�glory,�landing�in�4th�or�5th�place�in�the�succeeding�uAAP�seasons’�soccer tournaments, Coach Lim remained steadfast for his team and always reminded his players to learn from their losses and victories�alike.�This�72nd�uAAP�season,�the�team�landed�in�5th�Place,�beating�their�respective�competitor-teams�in�DLSu�and�ADMu�in�the�tournament�that�took�place�within�January�17�to�february�21�this�year.�(far�Eastern�university�took�home�the�crown.)

UE Football CoachLloyd James Lim, 36

LLOYD�JAMES�MAzO�LIM,�ThE�hEAD�COACh of�the�uE�Red�warriors�football�Team,�a.k.a. the Red Booters, has passed away,

succumbing�to�complications�of�a�liver-related�illness�on�March�14,�2010,�at�age�36.

Coach�Lloyd�was�the�head�Coach�of�uE’s�football/soccer�team�since�SY�1996-1997,�or�a�total�of�14�years�up�to�the�current�school�year.�he�is�best�remembered�for�giving�uE�its�fourth�and latest football championship on February 23, 2002,�in�the�65th�season�of�the�university�Athletic�Association�of�the�Philippines.�(uE’s�previous�uAAP�football�championships�were�won�in�the�1961-62,�1962-63�and�1969-70�seasons,�with�Coach�Lim�and�his�uAAP�65�assistant�coaches�and�players�ending�what�was�then�a�33-year�title�drought.)

Shortly�after�their�uAAP�victory,�Coach�Lloyd�and his team also became the Champion team of�the�first�ever�Paclas-Copa America Football Tournament,�a.k.a.�the�Philippine�Academic�Consortium�for�Latin-American Studies Cup, which was held in the weekends from�May�24�to�July�16,�2003.�The�team�beat�their�foes�from�five�other�universities—Ateneo�De�Manila�university,�De�La�Salle�university,�university�of�Asia�and�the�Pacific,�university�of�Santo�Tomas,�and�the�university�of�the�Philippines.�The�annual�Paclas tournament�was�meant�for�schools�that�offer�Latin-American�subjects,�which�uE�had�yet�to�offer,�but�the�team�was�invited�to�take�part�for�having�won�the�uAAP�65�football�crown.�

A�native�of�Romblon�province�who�took�up�his�elementary�and secondary studies at the Romblon West Central School and the�Romblon�National�high�School,�respectively,�Coach�Lloyd�later set out for Metro Manila for his tertiary studies, enrolling at�the�uE�College�of�Engineering�in�Caloocan.�he�earned�his�Bachelor�of�Science�in�Civil�Engineering�degree�from�the�university�in�1997.

Starting�in�1993,�while�also�a�uE�student,�the�teenage�Lloyd�was�likewise�a�member�of�the�university’s�football�team.�his�interest�in�the�sport�had�started�off�with�casual�games�in�the� Continued on page 63

Coach Lloyd James Lim with his team of ue red Booters on Feb. 23, 2022, when they won the

championship of the uaaP 65 football tournament


MR.�ROMEO�QuILANTANG Armada,�uE’s�longtime�university�Registrar�and�thus�

head�of�the�university’s�Department�of�Registration and Records Management (DRRM),�passed�away�on�March�3,�2010,�at�age�67.�

Mr. Armada has been the Registrar of uE’s�Manila�and�Caloocan�Campuses�since�1995.

he�first�joined�uE�as�a�temporary�instructor of the Department of Philosophy of the College of Arts and Sciences-Manila, on�July�15,�1968.�he�was�appointed�Assistant College Secretary of CAS Manila starting�on�June�1,�1974;�on�September�16,�1974,�or�six�months�later,�he�was�appointed�College Secretary of the College, a position he�held�up�to�february�28,�1977.�

He was an Associate Professor of CAS Manila�from�June�1,�1978�up�to�the�end�of�the�first�semester�of�SY�1999-2000.

On�March�1,�1977,�Mr.�Armada�was�appointed Assistant Registrar for Records Management, a post he handled until December�31,�1993.�On�the�first�day�of�1994,�his�position�was�reclassified�to�Assistant�university�Registrar,�a�position�he�held�until�March�31�that�year,�when�he�became�the�university’s�Admissions�Director. He returned to the DRRM on�November�1,�1995,�this�time�as�the�university�Registrar.

A�native�of�Jaro,�Iloilo,�born�on�October�10,�1942,�Mr.�Armada�received�his�Bachelor in Philosophy degree from the Seminario Metropolitano de San Vicente ferrer�(St.�Vincent�ferrer�Seminary)�in�1961.�he�then�pursued�his�masteral�studies�in�Philosophy�at�the�university�of�Santo�Tomas,�from�1969�to�1972,�earning�a�total�of�35�units.

A longtime participant in and witness�to�the�developments�in�uE’s�living�history�in�the�last�four�decades,�Mr.�Armada�served�uE�for�a�total�of�41�years.�Consequently,�he�earned�the�uE�Service�Award�four�times:�for�25�years�(1993),�30�years�(1998),�35�years�(2003)�and�40�years�(2008)�of�service.�

He was the Assistant Registrar when�uE�achieved�a�record-setting�enrollment�of�69,657�students�in�the�first�semester�of�school�year�1977-78,�recalling,�for�last�year’s�63rd�foundation�Anniversary�exhibit,�that�“the�College�of�Business�Administration�alone�had�29,650�enrollees and, as Assistant Registrar, I had�to�prepare�over�100�freshman�block�

classes.”�he�had�likewise�served�during�the�respective�administrations�of�uE’s�founding Chairman of the Board and President�francisco�T.�Dalupan�Sr.,�recent�uE�Chairman�of�the�Board�and�Chief�Executive�Officer�P.�O.�Domingo,�and�current�uE�Chairman�of�the�Board�and�CEO�Lucio�C.�Tan.�

Mr.�Armada’s�tenure�as�uE�DRRM�head�oversaw�the�computerization�of�the�office’s�records�and�the�improvement�in�both�the�DRRM’s�services�(i.e.,�facilitation�of�requests�for�diplomas,�transcripts�of�records,�certificates�of�graduation,�et�cetera)�and�offices.�

(In�the�meantime,�uE�President�Ester�A.�Garcia�appointed,�on�March�4,�2010,�Assistant�university�Registrar�Mary�Ruth�S.�Palanca�as�the�Officer�in�Charge�of�the�DRRM.)

Over�the�last�decade,�Mr.�Armada�was likewise in charge of the preparations for the annual yearend and midyear commencement�rites,�and,�as�university�Registrar, was part of the graduation ceremonies as the mace bearer.

Mr. Armada’s professional achievements�include�having�been�the�President and Chairman of the Board of the�uE�CAS�Scholarship�foundation�Inc.,�in�1993;�the�auditor�for�NCR�of�the�SNPLP�(Study-Now-Pay-Later�Plan)�School�of�Coordinators Organization; and a Board Member of the NCR School Registrars Association.

A member of the Philosophical Association of the Philippines, and of the International Directory of Philosophy and Philosophers, Mr. Armada was also the�co-author�of�three�books�on�logic:�Basic Concepts of Logic and Ethics, Fundamentals of Logic; and Fundamentals of Ethics, all released by the Katha Publishing Company.

A resident of Cainta, Rizal, for much of�his�later�years,�Mr.�Armada�is�survived�by his wife, Norma Frades Armada; their six�children,�five�of�whom�have�spouses�

and�children:�Melna�Sol�Catherine�(and�husband�Rommel),�Natasha�(and�husband�Ric),�Odette�Pauline�(and�husband�waggy)�Petrarch�(and�wife�Pinky),�Queenie�Marie�(and�husband�Rene),�and�Ria�Claire;�and�their�10�grandchildren:�TJ,�Rafael,�Rafaela,�Ryan, Paulo, Christian, Kaye, Kitkat, KC and�Samantha.�All�of�Mr.�Armada’s�six�children�are�uE�graduates.

The�wake�for�Mr.�Armada�was�held�at the Arlington Memorial Chapels on Araneta�Avenue,�Quezon�City.�he�was�laid�to�rest�on�March�9,�2010,�at�the�Loyola�Memorial�Park�in�Marikina,�Quezon�City.�—Bert B. Sulat Jr.

Romeo Armada, 67

LongtimeUE Registrar


TO�MR.�ROMEO�Q.�ARMADA’S�wife�Norma,�their�six�children—Melna Sol Catherine, Natasha,

Odette�Pauline,�Petrarch,�Queenie�Marie,�and�Ria�Claire—and�other�relatives;�to�his�fellow�officers�and�co-workers�in�the�university�of�the�East;�to�his�friends�and�acquaintances�present,�good�evening.�

Romy Armada’s sudden passing last Wednesday was a shock to all of us.�To�those�of�us�in�uE,�where�he�was�the�university�Registrar�since�1995,�this�is more so because he had been such a reliable,�resilient�part�of�the�university’s�life.�we�even�expected�to�see�him�happily�retire�after�over�four�decades�of�service�to�uE.�Little�did�we�know�that�fate�had�other�plans for him.

For the many things that can be said about�Romy�Armada,�first�and�foremost�would�be�his�41�continuous�years�of�service�to�uE.�uE�is�also�known�as�the�university�of Lualhati, in reference to the iconic statue that is its symbol. Although Romy was not an�alumnus�of�uE,�it�is�undeniable�that�uE�was�his�second�home,�having�spent,�at�the�time�of�his�passing,�41�years�and�eight�months�in�its�service.�Romy�must�have�figured�out�that�“Lual-ha-ti”�practically�rhymes, and is synonymous, with “lo-yal-ty,”�and�so�he�kept�that�to�heart.�he�made�it�so�even�through�his�very�children,�all�six�of�them�being�full-fledged�uE�alumni.

Consequently,�Romy�Armada�had�witnessed�the�upheavals�and�unpredictability of life and work, the ups and downs, the good and not-so-good times—and withstood it all through his own,�self-nurtured�firmness�and�resolve.�

In�uE�alone,�he�was�present,�initially�as a Philosophy professor, when the university�had�its�initial,�glorious�streak�in�the�CPA�board�examinations�as�well�as�in�the�uAAP�men’s�basketball�tournament�in�the�’60s,�’70s�and�mid-’80s.�he�was�in�uE—as the Assistant Registrar, no less—when it�achieved�a�record-setting�enrollment�of�69,657�students�in�June�1977.�he�was�in�uE�in�the�’80s�when�the�school�underwent�an�institutional crisis and was on the brink of closure, but, unlike many of his peers, stayed�put�and�stuck�it�out.�he�was�in�uE�in�the�’90s�when�the�university�regained�its footing and made its mark anew in the�academic,�cultural�and�athletic�fields�among its peer schools. And he was part of uE�in�the�new�millennium,�instrumental�

Eulogy for Mr. RoMEo Q. ARMADA by President EStER A. GARCIA, delivered during the necrological service for Mr. Armada at the Arlington Memorial Chapels on March 8, 2010.

in�his�own�right�to�uE’s�celebration�of�its�60th�foundation�anniversary�in�2006�and�in�uE’s�achievement�of�the�much-coveted�autonomous status last year from the Commission on Higher Education.

To�put�it�another�way:�Romy�Armada�was�with�us�since�uE’s�official�colors�were�the original blue and gold until the change in�uE’s�colors,�last�year,�to�the�bold�and�fiery�red�and�white.

Another thing we remember about the generally modest and low-key Romy Armada was that he was fondly called “Papa�Piolo,”�a�nickname�that,�to�our�knowledge, he himself instigated. It may suggest that he had wanted to remain relevant�or�hip�to�those�who�are�of�generations younger than his. But that cute nickname also suggests that he was wise enough to know that the way to beat the humdrum and tedium of the daily grind�is�a�shot�of�humor,�even�a�little�self-deprecation.

Romy Armada also had eccentricities about�him,�but�nothing�extreme.�he�had�inclinations�that�were�extraordinary�compared�to�most,�but�never�too�radical�or�out-there—such�as�his�extensive�pen,�key�chain and chopstick collections that were sourced by him and others from here and abroad,�making�him�a�virtual�globetrotter.�Many�of�us�can�even�recall�his�penchant�for�a colorful clothing accent—a radiant tie, for instance—to�his�otherwise�“smart�casual”�office�attire.�

Of�course,�we�in�uE�shall�remember�him most for the work he had put in for more�than�40�years.�for�over�30�years,�he�was�a�teacher�in�uE�Manila’s�College�of�Arts and Sciences, of which he had also been the College Secretary for almost three years.�he�was�briefly�uE’s�Admissions�Director,�from�1994�to�1995.�

It was through the Department of Registration and Records Management, a.k.a.�the�Registrar’s�Office,�where�Romy�Armada�served�uE�most�memorably�and�the�longest:�a�total�of�31�years,�as�Assistant�university�Registrar�from�March�1977�to�March�1994,�and�as�university�Registrar�

with 'Lualhati'""'Romy' Rhymes

from�November�1995�up�to�last�week.�Through�him�as�university�Registrar,�uE�issued�its�policies�on�enrollment,�transfer and graduation of students, including the generation, storage and use of student records, transcripts of records, certifications,�diplomas�and�certificates.�He was also charged with the production work and conduct of the midyear and yearend�commencement�rites�of�uE’s�Manila and Caloocan Campuses, as well as the occasional conferment of honorary degrees.�And�this�does�not�even�cover�the�work he undertook for certain working committees�on�various�matters�of�and�for�the�university�through�the�years.

Through�it�all,�Romy�Armada�was�self-effacing�and�unassuming,�even�if�the�impact and magnitude of his work are immeasurable�and�invaluable.�And�for�that, we in Lualhati’s fold are eternally grateful to him.

Perhaps there were times when, in the course of trying to balance his life at home and�his�life�at�uE—his�second�home—Romy�Armada�may�have�had�to�prioritize�the�latter.�for�that,�we�in�the�university�of�the�East,�the�university�of�Lualhati,�are�doubly grateful to those of you whom he considered his primary family, his home sweet home.

we�in�uE�share�in�the�grief�of�Romy Armada’s family and friends, and sympathize with them at his passing. But let�me�conclude�on�a�more�affirmative�and�tributary note to sum up what he meant to uE:�

In�his�meaningful�and�productive�life,�Romeo�Q.�Armada�not�only�showed�that�“Lualhati”�rhymes�with�“loyalty.”�he�took�this�further�by�showing�that�“Romy”�rhymes�with�“Lualhati,”�and�that�“Romy”�rhymes�with�“loyalty.”�

Thank�you.�


time to time, he would update me on their status and accomplishments. He reminded me so much of my father—especially his concern for Ria Claire, the youngest daughter whom he would bring to or fetch from work at a call center because she�was�on�a�graveyard�shift.�Masaya yata si Mr. Armada when he told me that Ria broke�off�with�her�boyfriend,�at�siya ang tumatayong BF, ka-holding hands ni Ria pag nasa mall sila.

Mr. Armada would also tell anecdotes about�his�mother�when�she�was�still�alive—how�his�Mama�loved�perfumes�and�how�good she was at mahjong—talo pa raw siya. He delighted in showing the pictures of his grandchildren—especially�the�first�male�apo from abroad; pogi raw, kamukha ng lolo; and�lately,�the�favorite�female�apo, whom he said would psychologize him just so she could get what she wanted from him.

What do I remember most about Mr. Armada on a personal note? He was one person who would always check on me if I was okay. He would get in touch with me�by�phone,�and�the�first�thing�he�would�say was, “Kumusta na si Ginang? Okay lang si Ginang?”�Ginang was how he would informally address me either by phone or�in�letters�requesting�me�to�do�a�favor�for him. In response, I would always say, “Ma-beauty pa rin—umaga, tanghali, gabi.”�I�always�felt�it�a�compliment�whenever�he�requested�me�to�edit�his�work�or�write�something for him. Sometimes I would tell him, “Sir, ’yong iba naman na mas magaling sa akin ang pagsulatin mo.”�he�would�say,�“Ayoko nga. Ayokong mapahiya!”��

I remember how I surprised him with a compliment. It was on one occasion where I had to introduce him on stage. Out of the blue, I just thought of doing an ad lib in�addressing�him.�That�moment,�I�wasn’t�sure whether Chairman Domingo, who was�also�present,�would�approve�of�it,�but�just the same I took a chance. I introduced Mr. Armada by saying, “Ladies and gentlemen,�let�us�welcome�our�university�Registrar,�Romeo�“Pogi” Armada.�There�was a thunderous round of applause and Sir Armada was all smiles when he stood up.�Even�Chairman�Domingo�found�the�introduction�very�amusing�because�he�nodded�with�approval.�Mr.�Armada�told�me, “Okay ’yon, Ginang.”�Then�he�told�me,�no other person should be introduced by me�with�the�nickname�“Pogi”�included�except�him.�Today,�however,�he�is�referred�

WhEN�PRESIDENT�ESTER A. Garcia told me that I would be among those who would pay

tribute�to�Mr.�Armada�in�uE’s�necrological�service,�I�asked�why�me,�and�the�President�said�because�you�have�known�him�for�so�long. For so long, to my mind then, would be the length of time that I had known and worked with Mr. Armada.

My�acquaintance�with�Mr.�Armada�started�in�SY�1970-1971.�he�was�my�professor in Introduction to Philosophy in�the�first�semester�of�that�school�year,�and the following semester—in Ethics. Modesty aside, I always got the highest in�his�exams.�I�guess�having�been�number�one in his class was one of the reasons why he would always be proud to tell everybody�that�I�was�his�student—and�jokingly he would add, “Kasi taga-erase ko ng�blackboard.”�It�had�some�truth�to�it,�because�I�remember�that�the�first�and�last�time he asked me to erase the board was when I was wearing a mini-skirt, which was�then�in�vogue.�

he�was�among�the�first�to�welcome�me�as a colleague in the College of Arts and Sciences-Manila when I started teaching in�1974.�he�was�then�the�College�Secretary.�

We had many instances working together at�the�uE�Theater,�especially�during�the�staging of Biag ni Lam-ang, where he was the stage manager. Mr. Armada would always�excuse�me�from�classes�because�of�the many rehearsals we had to do.

My�first�crack�at�emceeing�was�during�the�time�of�uE�President�Rosalina�Cajucom.�They�were�in�need�of�an�emcee�for the outstanding alumni award. Pres. Cajucom�was�not�satisfied�with�a�male�colleague whom they had tapped to do the job, and as a last-minute replacement, Mr. Armada recommended that they try me. The�rest�is�history;�from�then�on,�I�earned�the�title�as�the�official�emcee�of�uE.�Since�it�was�Mr.�Armada�who�discovered�me,�he�designated himself as my talent manager. Noong una puro gratis lang ang emceeing services�ko, but lately, especially during commencement rites, si Mr. Armada na rin ang nag-request�ng honorarium for me. Ayaw naman niyang bigyan ko siya ng komisyon, kaya gratis pa rin ang pagiging talent manager niya sa akin.

we�delighted�in�exchanging�notes�about�our�family.�Two�of�his�children�were�my students—his only son, Petrarch, and his youngest daughter, Ria Claire. From

A Tribute to a Friend

This was the eulogy for Mr. Armada by Prof. Candelaria on March 8, 2010 at the Arlington Memorial Chapels and Crematorium, where Mr. Armada’s remains then lay in state.

By prof. MErCy l. CAndElAriADirector, Student Affairs office-Manila

Continued on page 69

eulogies for Mr. armada were also rendered during the necrological service on March 8, 2010, by admissions Director Marcelo e. Vergara and

assistant registrar Mary ruth S. Palanca.


GOOD EVENING, EVERYONE!I�prayed�at�exactly�2:26�pm�this�afternoon�

and�asked�for�God’s�guidance�to�give�me�enough courage and strength to be able to write all my sentiments.

March�3,�2010,�wednesday—I�was�about�to�have�my�lunch�break�when�Lala,�Dad’s�Secretary, called me up and informed me that they brought Dad to the hospital. Out of shock, I grabbed my bag and ran. On my way, I called up our eldest sister, Ate Babes, and mentioned what had happened.

The�traffic�was�so�heavy�and�I�couldn’t�explain�the�feelings�that�I�had.�I�prayed�hard�that�Dad�would�be�okay.�when�I�arrived,�I saw my Dad lying in bed unconscious. I kissed�him�and�whispered,�“I�Love�You�Very�Much, ’Dy ... Ano’ng nangyari, ’Dy? Bakit ganito... alis na tayo, tumayo ka na dyan, k’se kakain tayo sa labas...bilisan mo na, gumising ka na dyan...”

I placed a Rosary in his hands and prayed the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be.

Afterwards,�the�lady�doctor�in�charge�talked to me and said that he was not responding at all and that we needed to expect�the�worst�to�happen.�I�couldn’t�breathe. I began to panic and cry. I tried to accept what she had told me but I couldn’t. After�30�minutes�of�reviving,�I�heard�the�most�painful words in my entire life when she said, “Time�of�death:�2:26�pm.”�Dad�went�with�his�unfailing�faith.�I�screamed�and�I�even�said,�Bakit siya pa? Sana ako na lang. After�that,�there�was a moment of silence and I closed my eyes talking to the Lord and I said, if it’s Your will, then I will accept it.

My�Dad�was�an�extraordinary�man.�he�loved�my�Mom�so�much�and�he�raised�his�six�children�with�great�values.�he�cared�for�us�so much. He was always watching, coaching

"We Are So Blessed to Have

Had a Father Like You"By riA ClAirE f. ArMAdA

Serving�as�Coach�Lloyd’s�Assistant�Coaches this season are Erwin L. Briones,�himself�a�2008�Management�graduate�of�the�uE�College�of�Business�Administration-Manila who began as a�rookie�player�of�the�team�in�SY�2003-2004,�and�Godefar�Garcia,�a�5th-year�Mechanical Engineering student of Coach Lloyd’s�Alma�Mater,�the�uE�College�of�Engineering-Caloocan. “Despite coming from a recent illness, Coach Lloyd was able�to�steer�the�team�to�victory�against�Ateneo,”�Assistant�Coach�Erwin�recalls�of a recent match, the last game Coach Lloyd�would�head.�“he�was�even�shouting when we won, which was a surprise to us because he had been weak due�to�his�sickness.”

Coach Lloyd was born on July 14,�1973�in�the�capital�of�Romblon�in�Romblon�province.�he�was�the�fifth�of�nine�children�of�the�late�Norvell�f.�Lim—a�former�Sheriff�of�the�Regional�Trial�Court’s�Romblon�branch�and�who�himself passed away just a year ago, on March�22,�2009—and�Telly�Mazo�Lim,�a�former�school�teacher�in�Romblon.�The�Lim siblings are, from the eldest, Mitchell Paul,�Aileen�Jane,�zail�Benett,�Olivier�John, Lloyd James, Iserlohn Peter, Meitner Luke, Saiym Frances Mazo-Yap and Clannie�Gloriette.�“when�you�put�our�names’�first�initials�together,”�notes�his�elder�brother�Olivier�John,�“it�would�say�M-A-z-O-L-I-M-S-Clan.”

Coach Lloyd’s remains laid in state at the San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel of the St. Peter�Chapels�in�Quezon�Avenue,�Quezon�City,�up�to�the�morning�of�March�18,�2010,�on which date his remains were brought to�his�hometown�of�Romblon.�The�interment�was�held�on�March�25,�2010,�at the Agbuyog Cemetery in Romblon. Coach�Lloyd�is�survived�by�his�mother,�his�eight�siblings�and�other�relatives.

On�March�16,�2010,�friends�and�colleagues of Coach Lloyd’s conducted “Pass�the�Ball,”�a�tribute�football�game held at the La Salle Greenhills Football Field “to pay tribute to a talented�player,�an�excellent�coach�and�a�professional�colleague,”�according�to�the announcements posted at the said chapel.�Proceeds�from�the�event�and�other�contributions were forwarded to the Lim family.—Bert B. Sulat Jr.

FootBAll CoACh lloyD lIMContinued from page 59

Mr. romeo armada with his wife norma (above left photo); their children (above right, from left): second and third children natasha and Odette, both nurses; youngest child ria, a human resource officer; fourth child and only son Petrarch, who is studying to be a nurse in the USA; fifth child Queenie, an IT officer; and eldest child Melna, a dentist


Mr. armada and wife norma (3rd and 5th from left) flanked by (seated, from left) daughter Melna, grandson and Melna’s son TJ, granddaughter Samantha, daughter Queenie (Samantha’s mom), daughter ria, (standing, from left) Queenie’s husband rene and Melna’s husband rommel. everyone in this photo is wearing a red shirt; recalls ria, “This was taken before a uaaP game of the ue red Warriors. We had to be in red before watching any red Warriors game or else magagalit si Daddy.”


The Boards of Trustees, Management and Staffof the University of the East and of

the UE Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Inc.

lovingly remember

(June 1, 1925-June 26, 2008)

on the occasion of his

Second DeathAnniversaryDr. Domingo is the former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the University of the East and of the UE Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Inc.

We request the readers to pray forthe eternal repose of his soul.

Dr. P. O. Domingo


uE�COLLEGE�Of�fINE�ARTS�PROfESSOR�ALEx�S.�De Jesus passed away�on�february�19,�2010,�due�to�an�aneurysm.�he�was�49,�and�was�just�three�months�

shy�from�celebrating�his�50th�birthday.Also�known�by�his�nickname�“DJ,”�Prof.�De�Jesus�was�

originally�appointed�a�part-time�uE�CfA�faculty�member�on�June�13,�1994,�a�stint�that�ran�all�the�way�to�November�6,�2005.�he�was�a�full-time�faculty�member�of�the�College�from�November�7,�2005�up�to�his�demise.�

Prof.�De�Jesus�was�an�enrollment�faculty�adviser�for�both�semesters�of�school�year�2008-2009�and�for�the�first�semester�of�SY�2009-2010.�he�was�actively�involved�in�the�student�organizations�of�the�CfA.�he�was�the�adviser�of�Pentaprism�for�SY�2008-2009�and�oversaw�the�organization’s�activities�that�year�including�“Student�Lightning,”�the�“usapang�Photo”�lecture�series�and�the�photo�exhibit�entitled�“Pedal”—all�of�which�took�place�in�September�2009.

Conscious�of�developing�himself�professionally,�Prof.�De�Jesus�had�attended�seminars�of�the�Animation�Council�of�the�Philippines�Inc.’s�“Animahinasyon�2009”�Pinoy�Animation�festival�in�November�2009,�and�of�the�Photoworld�events�of�the Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation, Inc. in�January�to�february�2009�and�May�2008.

he�even�took�part�in�the�S.u.N.�Oil�Pastel�Painting�contest�organized�by�the�Coalition�of�Services�of�the�Elderly�Inc.�in�October�2007,�where�he�won�2nd�Prize.�he�also�was�part�of�several�art�exhibits,�as�enumerated�in�the�article�“Sir�DJ”�(see�next�page).

Prof.�De�Jesus�was�laid�to�rest�on�february�24,�2010,�at�forest�Lake�Cemetery�in�Biñan,�Laguna.�he�is�survived�by�his�wife�Teresita�Ruidera-De�Jesus�and�their�three�children:�Alex�Ysrael,�Alex�Ysmael�and�Alexis�Marion.—Bert B. Sulat Jr.

AccomplishedCFA Professor

Alex De Jesus, 49


Missing AlexBy prof. EllEn d. VillAnUEVA, College of fine Arts

IT�wAS�ThE�fIRST�SEMESTER�Of�SChOOL�YEAR�1994-1995 when�Mr.�Alex�De�Jesus,�or�“DJ”�as�we�fondly�called�him,�became�a�faculty�member�of�the�uE�College�of�fine�Arts.�Being�a�witty,�cordial�and�sociable�guy,�DJ�easily�gained�our�

approval.�Those�same�characteristics�made�it�easy�for�him�to�gain�the trust of his students.

Alex’s�neverending�and�very�relevant�humor�usually�put�a�smile�on�the�face�of�every�person�he�encountered�anywhere:�inside�the�faculty�room,�the�CfA�office�or�a�classroom,�along�the�corridor,�and�even�inside�the�TYK�Academic�Building’s�elevators.�Morning,�noon�or�night�time,�Alex�always�had�a�joke�to�crack�or�short comical remarks. He had this way of cheering anyone who was in a bad mood.

But�Alex�was�not�just�all�fun�and�wit.�he�was�always�updated�with�current�events,�and�most�importantly,�with�new�developments�and�trends�in�the�field�of�arts,�especially�when�it�came�to�his�passion,�painting.�That’s�because�whenever�he�went�to�uE,�he�always�bought�and�read�newspapers.�And�when�his�students were busy working, he busied himself by reading books about�his�craft�and�field�of�expertise.

In�1999,�I�picked�DJ�to�become�one�of�the�godfathers�for�my twin sons. I picked him because at that time, he had already proven�himself.�he�had�proven�that�he�was�a�friend�who�could�be�trusted, could sympathize, understand and help in times of need.

Alex�was�a�source�of�encouragement.�That’s�because�he�always�gave�encouragement�when�I�felt�pressured,�problematic,�in�trouble,�embattled�or�angry.�he�was�such�a�big�brother�to�me.�he�never�delved�on�the�negatives,�always�focusing�on�positive�possibilities.

My�husband�has�an�additional�adjective�for�Alex:�accommodating.�from�the�time�he�came�to�the�CfA�in�1994�up�to�the�time�before�his�death,�Alex�had�been�very�accommodating�to�my�husband�and�my�children.�wherever�and�whenever�they�meet�on�campus,�Alex�would�always�greet�my�husband�with�“Kumusta, pare? Anong balita?”

All�my�four�children�felt�relaxed�and�comfortable�with�Alex.�he�knew�how�to�level�with�them.�he�would�greet�them,�talk�to�them and entertain them. He fondly called Charissa, my second daughter,�“Charing”�with�a�matching�tone.�She�even�remembers�that�before�Alex�left�that�fateful�afternoon,�he�greeted�her�with�that.

I�had�worked�or�collaborated�with�Alex�on�numerous�tasks because he was always ready and willing to be of help, and�always�wanted�to�contribute�to�whatever�our�College�was�working on.

Every�one�in�the�CfA�faculty�now�misses�his�“Kape, kape, kape!”—his�line�signifying�our�coffee�breaks.�

NOT�ONLY�hIS�fAMILY�AND�fRIENDS,�BuT�ThE�entire�people�of�the�uE�College�of�fine�Arts�mourned�his�death.�what�accounted�for�our�emotional�attachment�

to�Sir�Alex�De�Jesus?�what�was�that�something�which�connected�him to the hearts of these people as well as to ours? Certainly, being�one�of�the�professors�of�uE,�his�talents�and�numerous�achievements�can�be�attributed�to�his�popularity,�but�Sir�De�Jesus�had�endearing�qualities�that�gave�him�even�greater�appeal.�Sir�De�Jesus�was�much-loved�for�the�reason�that�he�was�benevolent�and�good-humored.

On�february�18,�2010,�the�night�I�knew�of�him�being�rushed�to�the�MCu�hospital,�I�was�so�naïve.�while�he�was�in�the�ER,�I�told�myself that he was going out of there in no time. But I was wrong. Life was not at all the way we think it is. He passed away the day after.�I�could�not�comprehend�the�fact�that�Sir�De�Jesus�was�gone.�Tears�fell�from�my�eyes�uncontrollably�immediately�after�grasping�the certainty of his death.

That�day�all�of�us�CfA�faculty�members�and�personnel�gathered to go to his wake, we reminisced about him like a close friend�and�a�family�member.�That�day�was�followed�by�many�days�in�which�I�reflected�about�the�impact�of�his�death�to�us.�where�was this deep-rooted grief coming from? Why this immense sadness? For me, the one who had been my guide, my mentor, was gone. I refer to him as such because before I became his colleague,�I�was�first�his�student.�

I�could�still�vividly�recall�how�he�was�as�our�professor�then:�“Sir�DJ,”�as�we,�his�students,�fondly�called�him.�he�became�my�professor�for�several�of�the�major�subjects�I�was�enrolled�in�during�my�college�years:�Drawing,�Illustration,�Cartooning,�history�of�Art,�to�name�a�few.�As�a�mentor,�he�was�the�kind�that�everyone�loved—the�kind�who�changes�a�person’s�life,�for�the�better.�This�man pushed us, his students, to want to do the best while making studying interesting and easy to handle. He made edifying the subjects�at�advertising�arts�a�positive�experience�for�us�all.�As�an art teacher he was lenient. One of the most approachable and�considerate�professors�I�have�ever�known,�given�the�right�explanations.�

What made him more out of the ordinary was that he always started and ended his class by cracking good jokes to catch our attention.�Although�some�of�them�were�already�familiar,�his�delivery�made�them�all�sound�spanking�new.�his�giggling�while�shaking his shoulders made his jokes all the more hilarious. He really�strived�hard�to�be�considered�as�a�“good�teacher”�by�setting�high standards, which encouraged the students to do the same—thus�developing�high�expectations�on�ourselves�as�well.�Education�is�one�of�the�most�important�parts�of�one’s�life.�The�kind�of�education�we�get�largely�depends�on�the�kind�of�teacher�we�have,�and I am grateful that I became a student of Sir DJ. Hence, I could speak in behalf of the hundreds of his students then and now.

when�I�eventually�became�one�of�his�colleagues�a�few�years�

Sir DJ (CFA Faculty Member, 1994-2010)

By prof. rUBy g. sApAUlA1998�CfA�graduate�and�Sem-to-Sem�faculty�Member


ago,�my�approbation�on�him�intensified.�I�was�able�to�see�the�different�sides�of�him,�on�professional�and�personal�levels.�his�dedication�to�his�craft�was�so�intense�and�worthy�of�admiration.�he�reinvented�himself�continuously�by�enhancing�his�knowledge�and�skills.�he�believed�that�by�growing�personally,�he�could�lead�the majority of his students to accomplishments.

There�is�truth�to�the�statement�that�only�when�a�person�matches�talent�with�perseverance�do�opportunities�become�avenues�of�success.�here�are�some�of�Sir�DJ’s�achievements�and�accomplishments not only as an artist more so as CFA’s faculty member.�As�an�artist,�he�engaged�himself�in�numerous�exhibits�and�became�triumphant�in�competitions�from�2007�to�2009,�such�as:

3+1• �—�August�2008,�hooked�on�Books,�Katipunan�Avenue,�Quezon�CitySampung Pahid• �—�November�2008,�Big�&�Small�Art�Gallery, Robinsons Place ManilaSamu’t Sari• �—�2009,�Delas�Islas,�IntramurosDeus ex Machina• �—�2009,�Tomato�Bomb�hQ,�xavierville�Avenue,�QCPamanang Sining• �—�March�2009,�Galleria�Dela�Islas,�IntramurosDos por Tres• — Big & Small Art Gallery, Robinsons PlaceS.U.N. Oil Pastel Painting Contest• — 2nd Prize, October 2007,�Coalition�of�Services�of�the�Elderly,�Inc.Ilaw ng Paskong-Paskong Pinoy Lantern Float Competition• —�2nd�Prize�(with�students),�December�2007,�Manila�Broadcasting CompanyPaskong-Pasko sa Metro Manila Lantern-Making Contest• — Grand�Prize�(in�collaboration�with�Prof.�Ellen�Villanueva�and�students),�Dec.�2008,�DOT.

His being true to his responsibility as a teacher led him to�accept�the�more�difficult�but�fulfilling�task�of�becoming�an�adviser�to�two�of�the�CfA’s�student�organizations,�Artstroke�and�Pentaprism.�he�saw�to�it�that�students�be�equipped�with�resources�

and�engaged�in�different�activities�to�attain�more�things.�he�directed�them�to�activities�and�seminars�like:

Student Lightning• �—�September�2009Usapang Photo• �—�a�series�of�photo�lectures,�Sept.�2009Pedal• �—�a�photo�exhibit,�Sept.�2009.

Sir�DJ’s�vast�talent�complemented�his�generous,�warm�and�compassionate nature. He was one of the most accommodating persons�I�have�ever�known�of.�he�was�always�welcoming.�Beam�combined�with�a�very�sincere�“hi,�Ruby!”�would�be�his�way�of�greeting�me�every�time�we�saw�each�other�inside�the�faculty�room.�After�teasing�me,�cracking�jokes�along�with�singing�and�grooving�to�some�of�the�latest�songs,�he�never�failed�to�ask,�“Kamusta ka na?”�he�would�give�me�pieces�of�advice�whenever�he�could.�Believe�it�or�not,�this�had�been�a�routine�every�single�day�that�we�came across each other.

I really do miss this great man. I know that many could relate to�my�story,�a�lot�have�deeper�relationships�with�him,�have�more�interesting�anecdotes.�however,�whether�you�knew�him�for�only�a�short�period�of�time�or�had�known�him�the�longest,�Sir�DJ,�Alex�or�Mr.�De�Jesus�remarkably�touched�hundreds�of�lives�in�one�way�or another; a friend, a colleague to some, a mentor and a father to�all�his�students.�he�was�never�selfish�to�share�his�time�and�love�regardless�of�your�status�in�life.�The�joy�he�brought�our�lives�will�linger�forever.�The�challenge�handed�us�by�Sir�DJ’s�death�is�to nurture and spread the spirit of kindness he brought out in us. Watching all the hurts and tears that people shed during his burial,�I�know�that�this�could�be�excruciatingly�difficult�for�some�of us. And others just might not be persistent enough to do it because of the pain of losing him.

Yes,�a�part�of�me�still�grieves�but�the�other�part�is�joyous,�because�I�know�that�he�is�in�heaven�with�our�Lord�Jesus�Christ;�off�to�another�adventure.�Sir�DJ�may�be�physically�gone,�but�his�memories�remain�and�live�on�in�the�hearts�of�so�many—the�man�who�loved�and�cared�generously,�who�saw�others’�needs�and�filled�them�and�the�one�who�entered�each�life�and�made�a�difference.�

ue CFa Prof. alex De Jesus (back, 5th from left) with CFa Dean Celino Santiago and College Secretary angelito De Guzman (back, 4th and 6th from left) with other CFa colleagues and several former students of his at the ue Caloocan Grand alumni Homecoming held on May 16, 2009 at the ue Caloocan Gym


uE�CBA�ALuMNuS�GREGORIO�NAVARRO’S�TALK at�the�uE�Theatre�on�December�11,�2009,�was�on�the�“Key�Principles�of�Good�Corporate�Governance,”�and�

he subtitled it with the Finex�action�theme�for�2010:�“Moving�forward:�Doing�the�Right�Things�Right.”

he�began�by�defining�corporate�governance�as�“a�system�whereby shareholders, creditors and other stakeholders of a corporation�ensure�that�management�enhances�the�value�of�the corporation as it competes in an increasingly global market place�(per�the�Securities�and�Exchange�Commission,�2002).”�he�expounded�on�the�definition�by�citing�the�revisions�to�the�definition�provided�by�SEC�in�2009:�of�it�being�“the�framework�of�rules,�systems�and�processes�in�the�corporation�that�governs�the�performance by the Board of Directors and Management of their respective�duties�and�responsibilities�to�the�stockholders.”

he�then�quotes�Rey�Angeles,�an�author�and�businessman,�who�said,�“I�am�a�little�ignorant�of�what�good�governance�means.�when�you�strip�it�of�the�buzz,�doesn’t�good�governance�mean�just good manners and right conduct towards stakeholders, the�government�and�the�people�around?�when�applied�to�the�discipline�of�financial�reports,�could�it�just�mean�getting�as�close�to�reality�and�sticking�to�it�no�matter�who�says�what?”

Mr.�Navarro�continued�by�stating�the�Organisation�for�Economic�Co-Operation�and�Development’s�(OECD)�Principles�of�Good�Governance,�which�involve�the�following:

Ensuring the basis for an effective corporate governance 1. framework:�This�means�that�“the�corporate�governance�framework�should�promote�transparent�and�efficient�markets, be consistent with the rule of law and clearly articulate�the�division�of�responsibilities�among�different�supervisory,�regulatory�and�enforcement�authorities.”The rights of shareholders and key ownership functions:2. �This�stipulates�that�the�“corporate�governance�framework�should�protect�and�facilitate�the�exercise�of�shareholders’�rights.”

Key Principles of Good Corporate Governance

this article is based on the presentation of Mr. GREGORIO S. NAVARRO at the Inaugural Business lecture, about Ethics and Corporate Governance, on December 11, 2009 at the uE theatre. organized by the uE Colleges of Business Administration in cooperation with the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (Finex), this inaugural lecture featured Mr. navarro and Mr. Sonny B. Coloma as guests of honor and speakers. (See the related piece by Mr. Coloma on page 70.) Mr. navarro, a uE alumnus (BSBA 1975), is the Vice President for Corporate Governance of Finex, former Managing Partner and Chief Executive officer of Punongbayan & Araullo, CPAs, and a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Directors.

The equitable treatment of shareholders:3. �This�means�that�the�“corporate�governance�framework�should�ensure�the�equitable�treatment�of�all�shareholders,�including�minority�and�foreign�shareholders.�All�shareholders�should�have�the�opportunity�to�obtain�effective�redress�for�violation�of�their�rights.”The role of stakeholders in corporate governance:4. �This�was�explained�as�that�the�“corporate�governance�framework�should recognize the rights of stakeholders established by law�or�through�mutual�agreements,�and�encourage�active�co-operation between corporations and stakeholders in creating�wealth,�jobs�and�the�sustainability�of�financially�sound�enterprise.”Disclosure and transparency:5. �This�entails�that�the�corporate�governance�framework�“should�ensure�that�timely�and�accurate�disclosure�is�made�on�all�material�matters�regarding�the�corporation,�including�the�financial�situation,�performance,�ownership�and�governance�of�the�company.”The responsibilities of the board:6. �The�corporate�governance�framework “should ensure the strategic guidance of the company,�the�effective�monitoring�of�management�by�the�board, and the board’s accountability to the company and the�shareholders.”

Mr.�Navarro�proceeded�to�cite�“principles�to�strengthen�corporate�governance,”�adding�quotes�by�three�outfits�from�October�2008:�that�this�will�“serve�as�a�framework�to�strengthen�governance�for�public�companies�issued�by�the�National�Association�of�Corporate�Directors”�per�the�NACD,�that�“it�should�be�endorsed�by�the�Business�Roundtable”�per�the�BRT,�and that it must be “adopted by the International Corporate Governance�Network”�per�the�ICGN.

Mr.�Navarro�likewise�presented�10�key�agreed�principles�in�strengthening�corporate�governance.�


The�first�principle�involves�board responsibility for governance, stating that “governance�structures�and�practices�should be designed by the board to position�the�board�to�fulfill�its�duties�effectively�and�efficiently.”�The�second�principle�involved�corporate governance transparency,�expounding�that�“governance�structures and practices should be transparent, and transparency is more important than strictly following any particular set of best practice recommendations.�The�third�principle,�concerning director competency and commitment,�indicates�that�“governance�structures and practices should be designed to ensure the competency and commitment�of�directors.”�The�fourth�principle, board accountability and objectivity, stresses�that�“governance�structures�and practices should be designed to ensure the accountability of the board to�its�shareholders�and�the�objectivity�of�board�decisions.”�Independent board leadership,�the�fifth�principle,�entails�that�“governance�structures�and�practices�should�be�designed�to�provide�some�form�of leadership for the board distinct from management.”

The�sixth�principle,�concerning�integrity, ethics and responsibility, states that�“governance�structures�and�practices�should be designed to promote an appropriate culture of integrity, ethics and�corporate�social�responsibility.”�Attention to information, agenda and strategy,�the�seventh�principle,�means�that�“governance�structures�and�practices�should be designed to support the board in determining its own priorities,

resultant agenda and information needs, and to assist the board in focusing on�strategy�(and�associated�risks).”�The�eighth�principle,�protection against board entrenchment,�means�“governance�structures and practices should encourage the�board�to�refresh�itself.”�Shareholder input in director selection, the ninth principle,�entails�that�“governance�structures and practices should be designed to encourage meaningful shareholder�involvement�in�the�selection�of�directors.”�The�tenth�principle,�about�shareholder communications, stipulates that “governance�structures�and�practices�should be designed to encourage communication�with�shareholders.”

In�closing�his�informative,�enlightening�presentation,�Mr.�Navarro�discussed�the�“Governance,�Risk�Management�and�Compliance�(GRC)�Capability�Model”�as�provided�by�the�Open Compliance and Ethics Group (OCEG).�GRC�activities,�he�related,�are�“fundamentally interconnected and dependent on similar processes, people and�technology.�Therefore,�an�integrated�approach to GRC, coordinating the people, processes, system and technologies, allows a replication of best practices across the enterprise, and enables the organization to�achieve�principled performance.”�In�turn,�he�defined�principled�performance�as�“defining�the�‘right’�for�your�company�then�doing the ‘right’ things the ‘right’ way, not only�to�create�value�in�the�traditional�view�but�to�protect�value,�address�uncertainty�and help the organization stay within its customized�boundaries�of�conduct.”—Angelo Vergel De Dios

to�as�“Papa�Piolo�(Pascual)”�by�his�close�acquaintances.

We always looked forward to what necktie he would wear. What his color combination for his wardrobe would be. He wore an array of color combinations—sometimes shocking, sometimes subtle, but most of the time clean and elegant. I would always refer to�his�wardrobe�as�the�“Romeo�Armani”�or�“Giorgio�Armada”�collection.�he�looked�very�bagets during�uAAP�games�held�on�weekends�in�his�T-shirts,�shorts�and�sandals.�But�one�thing�is�certain:�he�had�a�flair�for�dressing�up!

From him, I learned how to be calm and�composed�in�the�workplace.�Never�have�I�seen�him�in�anger,�never�have�I�heard�him�raise�his�voice,�never�has�he�spoken�ill�of�anybody,�and�never�have�I�seen him panic when things didn’t turn out�right�as�expected�in�some�of�the�uE�affairs.�he�would�simply�keep�quiet�and�stayed cool. He knew by heart all our academic circulars. He could pinpoint exact�provisions�that�would�apply�to�issues at hand. If there were things I didn’t know, he was the person I could rely�on�for�advice.�he�was�ThE�adviser�par�excellence.

he�did�not�graduate�from�uE,�but�uE�was�his�home.�he�was�more�than�any�of�the�alumni�of�uE,�because�Mr.�Armada�loved�and�served�uE�with�all�his�heart�for�40�or�more�years.�he�was�a true Red Warrior and, had death not claimed�his�life,�he�would�have�stayed�in�uE�and�served�her�on�and�on�and�on.

There�were�only�two�elderly�gentlemen who had been close to me in uE:�Chairman�P.�O.�Domingo�and�Mr.�Romeo�“Pogi”�Armada.�The�pain�of�loss�brings tears, knowing they are gone, and it would take a while before I could get used to their absence and to get over�the�feeling�of�sadness.�But,�we,�the�living,�have�to�move�on,�so�to�speak.�

So�to�my�good�mentor,�adviser�and�friend, Sir Armada, from my family and me,�Godspeed�and�rest�in�peace!�Thank�you�for�everything!�we�love�you!�

A tRIButE to A FRIEnDContinued from page 62

Mr. navarro receives a plaque and tokens of appreciation from two of his fellow ue CBa

alumni: ue CBa Caloocan Dean estelita Bello and ue Manila Dean Veronica elizalde


TODAY’S�YOuTh�ARE�VERY�MuCh�CONCERNED that�there�is�widespread�moral�decay�in�our�country.�They�want�to�get�involved�and�do�their�part�in�promoting�higher�

levels�of�ethical�consciousness�in�the�academe,�in�business�and�in�public�service.��

I found this out last week when I engaged the business students�of�the�university�of�the�East�and�other�schools�in�the�university�Belt�(San�Beda,�PSBA,�fEu,�CEu�and�TIP)�in�a�dialogue�on�ethical�dilemmas.�This�was�the�other�half�of�a�twin�bill�that�also�featured�a�talk�on�corporate�governance�by�Mr.�Gregorio�Navarro,�incoming�President�of�the�financial�Executives�Institute�of�the�Philippines (Finex).�The�uE�College�of�Business�Administration�and the Finex�ethics�committee�jointly�sponsored�the�forum.

I�began�by�sharing�with�them�a�simple�definition�of�ethics�from�the�Oxford�Dictionary,�as�follows:�first,�it�is�the�science�of morals in human conduct, and secondly, it focuses on moral principles,�as�in�rules�of�conduct�(say,�medical�ethics).�Just�to�ascertain�that�they�understood�this�basic�definition,�I�posed�to�them�a�current-events�question:�

“The�Professional�Regulation�Commission�(PRC)�has�revoked�the license of Dr. Hayden Kho on grounds of alleged immoral conduct.�what�is�your�stand?�Is�this�justified?”

Two�out�of�three�students�who�volunteered�to�answer�said�they�thought�it�was�justified�and�that�they�thought�Dr.�Kho�had,�indeed,�committed�immoral�conduct,�in�reference�to�the�video�clips on the Internet that allegedly portrayed him performing the sexual�act�with�actress�Katrina�halili�and�other�partners.��

One student disagreed, pointing out that it has not yet been legally established that Dr. Kho was, indeed, responsible for�circulating�the�pornographic�video�clips.�Moreover,�he�said,�what�he�did�was�his�personal�act�that�was�done�in�private,�unlike�the operation in a Cebu hospital where certain doctors willfully uploaded�a�video�clip�showing�them�making�fun�of�a�patient�that�was being operated on by their team.

The�key�issue�is:�what�is�moral? Again, I referred to the dictionary�definitions,�as�follows:�‘moral’�is�concerned�with:�a)�

By Mr. sonny B. ColoMA

Youth Weigh in on Ethics

goodness�or�badness�of�human�character�or�behavior;�and�with�b)�accepted�rules�and�standards�of�human�behavior.

The�concept�of�morality�is�best�understood�by�looking�at�workaday�ethical�dilemmas.�To�cheat�or�not�to�cheat�is�the�most�common. While this is known to all, it is also easier denounced than�avoided,�especially�when�it�involves�cheating�by�one’s�friends�or�group�mates.�The�students�acknowledged�that�they�find�it�difficult�to�blow�the�whistle�on�their�own�friends.�Among�teachers,�to coddle or not to coddle students is a common challenge. “Teacher’s�pet”�is�a�phrase�that�has�gained�currency�because�there�are�students�that�are�favored�or�given�undue�advantage�over�others.�There�may�also�be�conflict-of-interest�situations�where�a�student�is�unfairly�favored�because�he�or�she�is�a�son�or�daughter�of�the�professor’s�friend�or�relative.��

I�also�pointed�out�the�danger�of�committing�sexual�harassment.�we�have�an�anti-sexual�harassment�law�authored�by�the�late�Senator�Raul�Roco�that�is�now�more�actively�enforced�in�workplaces.�when�I�served�as�President�of�the�university�of�Makati in the late Nineties, I did what I could to promote a higher consciousness�of�the�need�to�prevent�sexual�harassment�in�the�classroom and campus. I urged our faculty members (especially the�male�professors)�to�avoid�dishing�out�“green�jokes”�as�these�were also subtle forms of harassment against female students. Thanks�to�my�lawyer-friends,�I�have�memorized�the�conditions�for�sexual�harassment�to�be�committed�by�a�teacher,�and�these�are�that�a�person�with�authority,�influence�and�moral�ascendancy�does�it.

What are the common ethical dilemmas in business?Still fresh in the minds of the students and professors were

the corporate debacles that preceded the collapse of Wall Street late�last�year—an�event�that�triggered�a�global�financial�crisis.��

To�bribe�or�not�to�bribe,�to�be�ethical�and�to�lose�competitiveness�were�the�ethical�dilemmas�that�are�commonly�known�and�experienced.�I�reminded�my�audience�that�it�takes�two�to�tango:�there�is�a�bribe�giver�and�a�bribe�taker.�But�then,�of�course,�this�happens�within�a�context�of�moral�decadence�where�

this was the December 18, 2009, edition of “Vector,” the opinion column of Mr. herminio “Sonny” B. Coloma in the newspaper BusinessWorld. this opinion piece came after the Inaugural Business lecture—on Ethics and Corporate Governance—mounted by uE in cooperation with the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (Finex) and held in the morning of December 11, 2009, at the uE theatre. Mr. Coloma is a professor at the Asian Institute of Management and a member of the Finex Board of Directors.


corruption�has�become�a�way�of�life.�It�is�regrettable�that�the�Philippines ranks among the world’s most corrupt countries in�periodic�surveys�conducted�by�reputable�organizations.

Ethical�issues�in�government�are�so�well-known,�thanks�to�massive�media�coverage�of�high-profile�corruption�cases�such�as�the�“hello�Garci”�scandal�involving�President�Arroyo and a former Comelec commissioner; the fertilizer distribution�scam;�the�celebrated�zTE-NBN�deal�exposed�by�Messrs.�Joey�de�Venecia�and�Rodolfo�“Jun”�Lozada;�and�the alleged distribution of paper bags containing hundreds of�thousands�of�pesos�to�provincial�governors�called�to�Malacañang Palace.

In the face of such ethical challenges and dilemmas, what�do�we�want�to�see�happening?�I�flashed�two�choices�to�the�audience:�a)�Let’s�have�more�of�the�same�or�business�as�usual;�or�b)�Let’s�set�things�straight�and�reject�what�is�evil.�The�overwhelming�choice�was�the�latter�alternative,�especially�since�I�framed�it�in�the�vernacular:�“Itama ang mali, ituwid ang tiwali.”�while�it’s�easier�said�than�done,�ethical�behavior�is�formed�and�developed�as�a�result�of�constant�practice.�Indeed�it�is�a�discipline.�The�root�word�of�discipline is disciple or follower. What and whom do we follow?

If�we�go�by�our�faith,�then�we�need�to�follow�the�Ten�Commandments. I pointed out that all of the great religions of the world share a common belief in the Golden Rule that says:�“Do�unto�others�what�you�would�have�others�do�unto�you.”�According�to�the�Bible,�this�is�also�expressed�in�the�second�greatest�commandment:�“Love�your�neighbor�as�thyself.”�But�what�is�the�first�commandment?�It�is�this:�“Thou�shall�love�God�with�all�your�mind,�with�all�your�heart,�and�with�all�your�soul.”

This�Christmas,�wouldn’t�it�be�good�to�commit�to�be�good as our way of honoring Christ who is the reason for this season?

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and�offering�encouragement�at�the�right�time.�he�took�time�to�listen.�You�could�not�hear�him�say�negative�things�to�others.�he�loved�uE�so�much�that�he�dedicated�42�years�of�his�life�each�day�with�such�pleasure,�fondness�and�greatness.�he�was�like�a�rock:�strong,�faithful�and true.

I�will�surely�miss�my�Dad.�I�cannot�imagine�living�my�life�without�him.�he�is�my�best�buddy.�I�will�miss�his�texts�everyday.�I�will�miss holding his hands in the mall. I will miss going to the parlor with him�and�having�our�nails�pedicured.�I�will�never�forget�the�five�packs�of�chocolates�he�gave�me�as�a�present�last�Valentine’s�Day�and�he�said�that�the�meaning�was�“I�love�you�very�much,�Pangga.”�

Thank�you,�Daddy,�for�giving�us�your�life�and�for�showing�your�unending�love.�we�are�so�blessed�to�have�had�a�fAThER�like�you.�we�are�so�proud�to�have�someone�like�you�who�guided�us�all�throughout.�Your success inspires us to apply some of the same principles in our lives.�we�promise�to�take�care�of�Mommy.�

we�love�you,�Daddy,�so�much.�“Maraming salamat, ’Dy, sa napaka- simple at napakasayang pamilya na meron tayo... hindi kami naghangad ng kung ano man dahil sapat na ang pagmamahal nating lahat sa bawat isa.”

You know you’re my number one and it is really painful to go through�each�day�without�you.�Our�relationship�is�extremely�special.�I�talked�to�you�every�morning�before�you�went�to�uE�and�I’d�text�you�when�I�arrived�in�my�office…and�at�3pm�daily,�you’d�call�me�and�say�“Buenas tardes, mi hermosa hija. ¿Cómo estás?”�Now,�it’s�different�and�I�do�not�have�the�guts�to�enter�Instituto�Cervantes�as�all�I�can�see�is�your�vision.�That’s�why�I’m�so�sorry�If�I�dropped�my�class;�I’ll�just�get�back�there�if�I’m�ready.�I’ll�miss�saying�I�love�you�to�you�every�day�and�I’ll�miss preparing your glass of milk before you go to sleep.

You always taught me to be strong and not to cry if it’s not worth it.�You�always�reminded�me�to�tell�you�and�Mommy�everything�about�how�I�feel�and�to�smile�everyday�because�life�is�so�good.�But�now,�I cannot promise you that I will be okay. What will I do when I just want�to�cry?�what�will�I�do�when�every�smile�becomes�a�lie?�

You know a part of me has died with you. What worth has my life�if�I�don’t�have�you?

We in the Armada family would like to personally thank each and every�one�of�you�for�all�the�favors�you�have�extended�to�us�during�our�time�of�mourning.�Our�Dad�would�have�been�so�happy�knowing�you�remembered�him�and�gave�him�so�much�love�and�respect.�You�made�our stay at the wake here in Arlington easier and helped us all so much at a time where we were all at a loss.

Lastly,�please�join�me�in�my�prayer�for�Dad:Dear Lord, We pray that You will always abide us in this moment of great

loss.�Please�let�us�feel�that�we�are�not�alone�as�we�live�each�day�with�great pain. Please comfort us with your consoling touch and I know that�you�have�a�plan�for�every�situation�in�our�lives.

Thank�you�for�giving�him�to�us,�O�Lord.�Trusting�and�believing�is�all�we’ve�got�to�do.�I�will�always�remember,�O�Lord,�that�on�2:26�pm�of�March�3,�2010,�he�already�walked�in�Your�domain�and�You�welcomed him in Your kingdom to be with You. We will let go of him but please promise to take hold of his hand.

Thy�will�be�done.�Amen.�

Ms. Ria Claire Armada is the youngest of Mr. Romeo Armada’s six children.

“WE ARE So BlESSED to hAVE hAD A FAthER lIkE you”Continued from page 63

Mr. Coloma receives a plaque of appreciation from two ue CBa Caloocan

Dean estelita Bello after his talk


Amcham Executive Director Talks on How RP Can Sustain Economic Growth

Part of the UE CBA Business Lecture Series

By Prof. ROMEO P. SYChairman, Marbecman Department,UE College of Business Administration-Manila

In lInE wIth thE CElEBrAtIon of thE CollEgE of Business Administration week in UE Manila on february 15 to 19, 2010, the Department of Management, Marketing and Behavioral

Science (Marbecman) initiated the second business lecture in a series with the theme “trade relations with the US: Challenges in Sustaining Economic growth in rP” held at the UE theatre starting at 9 a.m. on february 18.

none other than the Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Inc. (Amcham), Mr. robert M. Sears, was the guest of honor and resource speaker of the event.

Mr. Sears talked about the history of Amcham as it came to life in 1902 at the Manila Coffee Round Table and later at the Manila Merchant Association Incorporated in 1920. It has since recognized and reconfirmed the commitment of American businesses to the development and welfare of the Philippines and the filipino people.

Mr. Sears’ lecture topic focused on “how the Philippines can sustain economic growth.” he gave seven recommended strategies for the rapid recovery and economic growth of the country. these strategies are: avoiding complacency, passing reform legislation, reducing barriers to foreign participation, taking forceful and effective action against corruption, building modern infrastructure faster, vastly improving the educational system, and creating a more efficient and competitive business environment. He also made mention of what Amcham sees as the big “future winners” for the Philippines, namely agribusiness; the business processing and outsourcing (BPo) industry, which continues to expand, having a million employees around the country; creative industries, such as animation; infrastructure; manufacturing; and tourism.

furthermore, the speaker articulated Amcham’s encouragement for us filipinos to engage with our congressmen and senators, to communicate with them and bring up our grievances. this event coming just a few months before the May 2011 elections, Mr. Sears reminded us to vote not just for our own sake but also for the next generation. he encouraged us filipinos to exercise our right as free members of democracy to thoughtfully review the issues, familiarize ourselves with the candidates of our own choice and to vote accordingly without any undue influence or pressure of any kind.

An open forum came after the lecture, where questions on issues involving politics, economics, climate change and the effects of El niño were raised by the audience.

Mr. Robert Sears receives a plaque of appreciation after his talk from (from left) MarbecMan (CBA Mla.)

Chairman Romeo Sy, CBA Manila Dean Veronica Elizalde, College Research Committee Head Cynthia

Abella and Entrepreneurial Venture and Students Apprenticeship (EVSA) Program

Chairman Jayme Ignacio


In�attendance�were�students,�faculty�members,�deans�and�school�administrators�of�the�university�of�the�East,�as�well�as�students�and�faculty�members�of�schools�within�the�university�Belt.

Students�expressed�delight�in�the�lecture�series.�“for�the�first�time�in�my�life,�I�was�exposed�to�the�world�of�business�and this can help me prepare for my future. I am amazed that my�school�was�able�to�invite�the�Executive�Director�of�Amcham to�be�the�guest�of�honor�and�speaker,”�uE�BSA�sophomore�Nina Ann D. Chua said.

Added�2nd-Year�uE�BSA�student�Lizlie-Ann�M.�Del�Mundo:�“I�am�very�delighted�that�I�was�given�the�chance�to�be�part�of�this�lecture�series.�This�was�my�first�time�to�attend�a business lecture and here I found that Amcham was really a�big�help�for�us,�because�they�help�attract�investors�to�our�country. I hope that more seminars will be conducted so that the students will be aware of what and who are the people and organizations�that�can�help�our�economy�grow.”�

ThE�ACCOuNTING�fACuLTY�MEMBERS�Of�ThE College of Business Administration-Manila were among the first�batch�of�accounting�teachers�to�have�complied�with�all�

requirements�for�initial�accreditation�and�were�thus�granted�full�accreditation�by�the�Professional�Regulation�Commission�(PRC)�Board�of�Accountancy�(BOA)�effective�July�2009.�

The�distribution�of�accreditation�certificates�was�held�at�the�National�Office�of�the�Philippine�Institute�of�Certified�Public�Accountants (Picpa)�in�Mandaluyong�City�on�September�10,�2009.�Department�of�Accountancy,�Business�Law�and�Taxation�(Aclat)�Department�Chair�Angelito�C.�Descalzo�and�Professor�Tessie�B.�Cua�were�on�hand�to�receive�the�certificates�on�behalf�of�the�uE�faculty�members�from�Ms.�Emma�A.�Nieva,�Picpa Vice President for Education, and Mr. Francisco B. Gonzalez V, Picpa�Executive�Director.

The�accreditation�of�accounting�teachers�is�covered�in�the general power of the BOA to regulate the practice of the profession,�in�order�to�ensure�that�only�accredited�individuals�are�allowed�to�carry�out�professional�teaching�services.

The�following�faculty�members�(in�alphabetical�order)�received�the�full�accreditation�certificates�that�are�valid�until�July�2012;�indicated�after�each�teacher’s�name�is�his/her�PRC-CPA�Number�and�Certificate�of�Accreditation�Number:�

Claudio�C.�AGSI�>�47653�>�f09-089�Rosalia�M.�AGuSTIN�>�35008�>�f09-094Tessie�C.�CuA�>�34125�>�f09-095Ma.�Teresa�B.�DE�JESuS�>�51859�>�f09-093Angelito�C.�DESCALzO�>�72699�>�f09-087Louisa�Elisa�S.�fERNANDEz�>�30003�>�f09-092Bernardo�V.�NIDuAzA�Jr.�>�25769�>�f09-088Ellen�Rose�M.�PINEDA�>�31688�>�f09-090fe�B.�REYES�>�36290�>�f09-091.

The�certificates�were�formally�“re-awarded”�to�these�nine�faculty members in the Aclat departmental meeting held on December�10,�2009.�(news courtesy of CBA Manila)

UE Manila's Accounting Teachers Get Accredited

aCCreDITeD aCCOunTInG TeaCHerS at the aclat Departmental Meeting on Dec. 10, 2009: CBa Manila Dean Veronica elizalde (4th from right) with (from left) now accredited Professors Bernardo niduaza Jr., angelito Descalzo, Claudio agsi, Ma. Teresa De Jesus, Louisa elisa Fernandez, rosalia agustin and ellen rose Pineda. not in the photo: Professors Fe reyes and Tessie Cua


JPIA:Then, Now and

TomorrowBy Mr. AndrE d. onido

JPIA�President,�uE�Manila,�SY�2009-2010

ThE�uNIVERSITY�Of�ThE�EAST�TRACES�ITS�ROOTS�TO�ThE�REVIEw classes for accountancy graduates put up by Dr. Francisco Dalupan and his colleagues�in�September�1946.�After�a�year,�these�review�classes�produced�four�

topnotchers�in�the�CPA�Board�Examinations.�Since�then,�uE�has�established�itself�as�one of the top institutions for higher learning, especially in business administration and�accountancy.�In�the�ensuing�years,�uE�produced�more�topnotchers�in�the�CPA�board�exams�than�other�universities,�gaining�so�much�prestige�for�the�university�and�attracting�a�greater�number�of�enrollees�to�Lualhati’s�fold.��

The�Junior�Philippine�Institute�of�Accountants�(JPIA),�the�home�organization�for�accountancy�students�at�uE,�has�been�one�of�the�witnesses�to�the�university’s�development.�May�1947�marked�the�birth�of�the�JPIA�in�uE�Manila.�Mr.�

Arsenio Narciso, who would later become the Secretary of the College of Commerce�and�Adviser�of�JPIA�himself,�was�the�organization’s�first�

president.�The�organization�had�about�250�charter�members�then.�Its�members,�then�called�Jr.�PIAs,�held�monthly�seminars,�gave�

traditional�send-off�parties�to�reviewees,�awarded�prizes�to�CPA�topnotchers�and�got�involved�in�national�

conventions�sponsored�by�the�Philippine�Institute of Accountants. Former

uE�President�Santiago�Continued on page 76

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some of the many ue-JPIa Manila contest winners of Sy

2009-2010 in their graduation toga. among those not seen here

are Chico arellano, amie Capio, Franklin reinier Cruz, abigail Dela

Cruz, Gigi Dela Cruz, Jeruza Gojit, adrian Miranda, Jaime Suarez Jr.,

Michael Victor Sy and Zyrem eunice Zamora

andre Onido

erwin arabia

Jane rizalene Dones

Pamela B

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egmedio raposas Jr.

arianne atienza


ThE�uE�JuNIOR�PhILIPPINE�INSTITuTE�Of�ACCOuNTANTS�Of�uE�Manila�was�on�a�roll�this�School�Year�2009-2010.�Since�July�2009,�uE’s�premier�accounting�organization�has�participated�in�16�academic�tournaments;�in�the�

process,�the�uE�students-JPIA�members�amassed�several�awards�and�recognitions.Ronn�Michael�A.�Inacay�set�the�standard�high�in�JPIA’s�opening�salvo�when�he�

attained�2nd�Place�in�the�National�Accounting�Showdown�on�July�12,�2009.�For their part, Debrah Ortega, Erwin Arabia, Jane Rizalene Dones and Andre

Onido�scored�top�prizes�in�the�President’s�Cup�held�from�August�5�to�8,�2009�at�PSBA�Quezon�City.�Mr.�Onido�was�declared�Champion�of�the�Battle�of�the�Presidents�(Level�8�of�the�Cup),�while�Ms.�Ortega,�Mr.�Arabia�and�Ms.�Dones�were�ranked�2nd�Place�in�the�Business�Law�and�Taxation,�Practical�Accounting�2�and�Auditing�Problems�categories,�respectively.�Also�attaining�spots�in�this�tournament�were�Carla�Mildred�David�(4th,�Management�Advisory�Services),�Adrian�Miranda�(5th,�Practical�Accounting�1),�Chico�Arellano�(9th,�Theory�of�Accounts)�and�franklin�Reinier�Ruiz�(16th,�Auditing�Theory).

The�uE�Accounting�warriors�also�showed�mettle�in the NCR Cup, which was held at the PSBA in Quezon�City�on�August�12,�and�where�Ms.�D. Ortega won 2nd Place in

JPIA:Reaping the Fruitsof Hard Work


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Dela�Cruz�took�the�helm�as�the�adviser�of�the�organization�for�that�year.�Coming�after�Mr.�Narciso�in�the�JPIA-uE�leadership�were�similarly�qualified�individuals:�Eligio�Velasco�(1949-1950),�Jesus�Casiño�(1950-1951)�and�Gonzalo�Mendoza�(1952-1953).�Through�the�years,�more�individuals�became�part�of�the�JPIA�and�later�became leaders and pillars in their chosen careers.

In�almost�63�years�of�its�unparalleled�commitment�among�its�members�and�to�the�university,�JPIA-uE�Manila�has�achieved�prestige�and�continued�excellence�by�providing�services�to�the�accountancy�students�through�projects�aimed�at�developing�their academic abilities, leadership skills and socio-cultural responsibilities.�Just�before�the�academic�year�2009-2010�ended,�the�JPIA�was�inducted�into�the�uE�hall�of�fame�for�Outstanding�Student�Organizations�for�its�exemplary�performance�for�three�consecutive�years.�Above�this�high�distinction,�the�JPIA�still�continues�to�serve�as�a�catalyst�of�excellence�among�its�members.�JPIA’s�unparalleled�feats�are�greatly�evidenced�by�the�numerous�awards�and�merits�it�has�received�for�both�academic�and�non-academic�events�it�joins.�with�its�rosters�of�Accounting�pool�and�competitive�members,�JPIA�uE-Manila�has�triumphantly�given�recognition�to�the�university.�

During the 2nd National Accounting Showdown sponsored by�the�Philippine�Institute�of�Certified�Public�Accountants�(Picpa)�and�held�on�July�12,�2009,�our�very�own�Ronn�Michael�Inacay�was�recognized as the second best Accountancy student throughout the Philippines, and the top bet of the National Capital Region. JPIA-uE�Manila�also�earned�its�share�of�success�in�the�Annual�NCR Cup sponsored by the Nfjpia-NCR�Council;�our�very�own�Debrah Ortega placed 2nd on�the�level�of�Business�Law�and�Taxation.�

Our�local�JPIA�chapter�also�emerged�victorious�in�various�events�to�which�our�members�have�been�invited.�for�three�consecutive�years,�JPIA-uE�Manila�has�been�the�Overall�Champion�in�the�Nicanor�Reyes�Cup�of�far�Eastern�university-Manila,�giving�our�local�chapter�the�chance�to�permanently�take�home�the�revolving�silver�cup.�Our�representatives,�Debrah�Ortega, Ronn Michael Inacay and Chico Arellano, bested other JPIA chapters throughout the Philippines to bring home the cup and�the�Php�25,000�cash�prize.�Also�recently,�three�of�our�local�chapter�executive�officers,�including�myself,�became�the�first�Champion�of�the�Executive�Officers�Cup�of�the�Nfjpia-NCR held at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. Competing with other officers�from�various�schools�in�the�region,�I�(JPIA-uE�Manila�President),�Erwin�Arabia�(VP-Audit)�and�Angelica�Paras�(VP-Internal�Affairs)�have�shown�that�we�are�not�just�leaders�but�are�competitive�accountancy�wizards�as�well.�Another�invitation�that�gave�merit�to�the�organization�was�the�Geronimo�Guerrero�Cup�of�Colegio�de�San�Juan�de�Letran,�where�our�local�representatives,�Carla�Mildred�David�and�Ronn�Michael�Inacay,�bagged�the�1st��place�for�the�invitational�cup.

JPIAns�are�not�only�victorious�in�quiz�bees�and�other�academic tilts but are also top honorees in non-academic activities.�In�the�2010�Search�for�the�Mr.�and�Ms.�Ambassadors�of�Goodwill,�our�local�bets�again�proved�that�uE�students�are�a�combination�of�wit,�beauty�and�talent�by�getting�into�the�top�three�candidates�amongst�12�hopeful�pairs�from�NCR.�Katrina�Pocdolacion�received�the�third�highest�honor�during�the�coronation�night,�just�behind�the�uST�and�PuP�Manila�candidates.�She�was�also�awarded�the�People’s�Choice�Award,�Best�in�Theme�Wear, and Most Photogenic. Our male candidate, Michael Salazar, became�the�1st�Runner-up�and�took�home�the�Best�in�Talent�and�Best�in�Theme�wear�awards.�The�2010�Mr.�and�Ms.�Business�Administration�also�showcased�the�holistic�attributes�of�our�accountancy�students�by�having�Jaime�Suarez�receive�the�title�of�Mr.�BA�and�franklin�Ruiz�as�the�2nd�Runner-up.�The�two�will�be�competing�next�year�in�the�Mr.�and�Ms.�university�of�the�East�as�male�representatives�of�CBA�Manila.

Behind�the�success�of�JPIA-uE�Manila�are�the�people�who�have�shown�their�persistent�and�undying�support.�former�uE�Manila�Chancellor�Antonieta�fortuna-Ibe,�a�former�uE�JPIAn�herself,�has�undoubtedly�been�the�most�supportive�to�the�organization. She has always treated us like her children and has�given�her�full�support�for�the�accomplishment�of�the�JPIA’s�activities.�And�even�after�her�term�as�uE�Manila�Chancellor,�Chancellor�Ibe�has�been�ardent�in�giving�our�students�advice�to�continually�uphold�the�vision�of�the�organization�and�to�strive�harder�in�our�studies�for�us�to�achieve�our�dreams�of�becoming�future�CPAs.�The�whole�College�of�Business�Administration-Manila, through its heads, Dean Veronica Elizalde, College Secretary and Prof. Ofelia Nilo, and the Chairman of the Accountancy,�Business�Law�and�Taxation�Department,�Prof.�Angelito�Descalzo,�has�continuously�supported�us,�giving�much�encouragement to the organization to keep on being the best in�every�endeavor�we�go�into.�SAO�Manila�Director�Remedios�Porio�and�Sir�Dexter�Villanueva,�in�reviewing�the�proposals�of�JPIA,�have�contributed�to�the�betterment�of�every�project�that�the�organization�aims�to�pursue.�Our�dearest�Adviser-Prof.�fe�Reyes‘�involvement�in�the�JPIA�activities�gave�so�much�inspiration�for�all�the�executive�officers�to�consistently�work�hard.�And�nothing�is�more�rewarding�than�having�the�presence�of�the�over�600�members�of�JPIA-uE�Manila,�who�have�been�the�main�source�of�strength�for�JPIA�to�deliver�only�the�best.�

As�we�pass�on�the�torch�to�the�new�batch�of�JPIA-uE�Manila�leaders,�we�shall�continue�with�the�voyage�that�JPIA�had�begun,�and�journey�beyond�the�boundaries�of�the�university,�bringing�with us the fruitful memories that our cherished organization offers�to�us.�JPIA�will�continue�to�thrive�within�the�four�walls�of�the�university�of�the�East�and�will�continue�to�serve�and�hone�more�students�to�become�well-rounded�individuals�and�active�aides for the progress of our nation.

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Level�3�(Business�Law�and�Taxation).�Three�other�uE�students�ranked�in�4th�Place�during�the�NCR�Cup:�Mr.�C.�Arellano�(Auditing�Problems,�Nov.�13,�2009,�held�at�uST);�Gigi�Dela�Cruz�(Partnership�and�Corporation,�Dec.�11,�2009,�uP);�and�Ms.�C.�M.�David�(Management�Advisory�Services,�Jan.�21,�2010,�PuP).�

Six�other�uE-JPIA�delegates�wound�up�in�different�ranks�in�the�NCR�Cup’s�other�levels:�Arianne�Chazel�Atienza�(5th,�Philippine�financial�Reporting�Standards,�Sept.�18,�fEu),�Mr.�R.�M.�Inacay�(7th,�Auditing�Theory,�Nov.�13,�uST),�Abigail�Dela�Cruz�(8th,�Theory�of�Accounts,�Aug.�12,�PSBA),�Mr.�C.�Arellano�(9th,�Practical�Accounting�1,�Aug.�10,�uE),�Pamela�Baraoidan�(11th,�Practical�Accounting�2,�Sept.�18,�fEu)�and�zyrem�Eunice�zamora�(11th,�Business�Math,�Dec.�11,�uP).

The�team�of�Mr.�R.�M.�Inacay,�Ms.�C.�M.�David�and�Mr.�A.�Miranda earned the 3rd Place in the Filemon C. Aguilar Memorial Cup�held�on�September�12,�2009�at�the�filemon�Aguilar�Memorial�College.

At�the�Toby�Tiangco�contest�held�at�the�Navotas�Polytechnic�College�on�Sept.�13,�the�duo�of�Ms.�J.�R.�Dones�and�Mr.�E.�Arabia�got�the�6th�Place�in�the�subject�of�Practical�Accounting�2.

During�the�Maharnilad�Cup�on�November�6�and�7,�2009�at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Ms. D. Ortega was�declared�Champion�of�the�Business�Law�and�Taxation�segment. Mr. R. M. Inacay and Mr. E. Arabia earned the 2nd Place�in�Auditing�Theory�and�Theory�of�Accounts,�and�Practical�Accounting�2,�respectively.�Ms.�C.�M.�David�placed�3rd�in�Management�Advisory�Services,�while�Ms.�J.�R.�Dones�was�ranked�6th�in�the�Auditing�Problems�and�Practical�Accounting�1�portion.�

Mr. R. M. Inacay, Ms. D. Ortega and Mr. C. Arellano placed 3rd�in�the�Pylon�Cup.�The�contest,�which�covered�all�Board�subjects,�was�held�on�Nov.�12,�at�PuP.

Mr. R. M. Inacay was also the Champion in Practical Accounting�2�and�Management�Advisory�Services�in�the�Ledesma�Cup�held�on�January�27�and�28�at�St.�Scholastica’s�College-Manila.�Egmedio Raposas Jr. won 2nd Prize under Business Law and Taxation�in�the�same�competition.�Also�participating�were�Mr.�C.�Arellano�(4th,�Auditing�Theory�and�Auditing�Problems)�and�Amie�Capio�(5th,�Practical�Accounting�1�and�Theory�of�Accounts).�

The�trio�of�Mr.�E.�Arabia,�Ms.�J.�R.�Dones�and�Ms.�P.�Baraoidan�won�3rd�Place�at�uST’s�Alfredo�M.�Velayo�Cup,�which�covered�all�Board�subjects�and�was�held�on�January�29,�2010.�Mr. C. Arellano and Ms. D. Ortega were both Champions in

fEu’s�Nicanor�Reyes�Cup�last�february�5,�2010—he�in�Practical�Accounting�1,�Theory�of�Accounts�and�Partnership,�she�in�Business�Law�and�Taxation.�for�his�part,�Mr.�R.�M.�Inacay�ranked�4th�in�Auditing�Theory,�Auditing�Problems�and�Management�Advisory�Services.�furthermore,�the�uE�JPIA�was�proclaimed�Overall�Champion�of�this�tournament.�

Leading�to�the�home�stretch�of�the�school�year,�uE�JPIA-Manila�never�slowed�down�and�continued�making�its�mark.�

In�the�Teresita�Quirino�Cup�held�at�TIP�on�Jan.�27,�2010,�two�duos�wound�up�in�the�Top�10:�Diane�Samaco�and�Sheena�May�Sison�(4th�Place,�Auditing�Theory,�Auditing�Problems,�Practical�Accounting�2�and�Management�Advisory�Services),�and�Ms.�D.�Ortega�and�Ms.�A.�Dela�Cruz�(6th,�Business�Law�and�Taxation,�Practical�Accounting�1�and�Theory�of�Accounts).

At�the�Doroteo�Pasion�Cup�at�NCBA�fairview�on�february�19,�2010,�Mr.�C.�Arellano�was�the�Champion�in�the�Auditing�Theory�and�Auditing�Problems�segment.�Mr.�A.�Miranda�placed�3rd�in�Management�Advisory�Services�and�Practical�Accounting�2.�Michael�Victor�Sy�was�5th�in�Business�Law�and�Taxation,�while�Ms.�A.�Capio�was�7th�in�Practical�Accounting�1�and�Theory�of�Accounts.�The�uE�Accounting�warriors�were�1st�Runner-up�overall�in�this�tournament.

Later�on,�uE�JPIA�captured�three�consecutive�championships�in�as�many�contests�covering�all�Board�subjects,�all�held�in�Intramuros,�Manila:�Mr.�Inacay�and�Ms.�z.�E.�zamora�at�the�Regina Laurel Cup at Lyceum on February 23; Mr. A. Onido, Mr. E.�Arabia�and�Angelica�Paras�at�the�Executive�Officers’�Cup�at�PLM�on�february�24,�and�Mr.�Inacay�and�Ms.�C.�M.�David�at�the�Geronimo Guerrero Cup at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran on february�26.�(Also�at�the�Executive�Officers’�Cup,�the�other�uE�trio of Mr. C. Arellano, Jeruza Gojit and Ms. A. Dela Cruz landed in�6th�Place.)

Closing out the competitions this school year was the NCA�Cup�held�in�San�Beda�College-Alabang�on�March�2,�2010.�Mr.�C.�Arellano�placed�3rd�in�Management�Services,�Practical�Accounting�2,�Business�Law�and�Taxation;�in�the�same�category,�Mr.�A.�Miranda�and�Jaime�Suarez�Jr.�were�tied�in�5th�Place.�In�the�NCA�Cup’s�segment�on�Practical�Accounting�1,�Theory�of�Accounts�and�Auditing,�Mr.�C.�Arellano�ranked�5th,�while�both�Mr.�A.�Miranda�and�Mr.�J.�Suarez�Jr.�got�6th�Place.—Angelo M. Vergel De Dios

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3AWARDS, AWARDS AND MORE AWARDS WERE brought�home�by�the�delegation�sent�by�the�uE�College�of Business Administration at the recently concluded

8th�Entrepreneurship�Educators’�Association�of�the�Philippines�(ENEDA)�National�Conference�held�on�february�26�to�28,�2010�at�the�Skylight�hotel�in�Puerto�Princesa�City,�Palawan.�A�total�of�167�individuals�(95�students�and�72�educators/administrators)�from�various�learning�institutions�graced�the�event.�The�conference�aimed�to�develop�and�improve�instructions�as�well�as�discover�difficulties�encountered�by�stakeholders�in�the�advancement�of�entrepreneurship�education�and�advocacies.�Events�included�in�the�conference/competition�were�an�Essay�writing�Competition,�a�Business�Plan�Competition�and�the�Search�for�the�2009�Outstanding Entrepreneurship Educator & Student of the Philippines.

The�delegation�was�composed�of�nine�uE�CBA�Manila�students:�4th-year�BSBA�Management�students�Jaminyn�Brioso,�Keilyn�Cahilig,�Abigael�Caseñas,�Michael�Angelo�Chavez,�wenceslao�Go,�Anna�Marcial,�Mark�Patawaran,�Lovely�Cheryl�Pindot and Marianne Sy, with CBA Professors Carolyn Castillo, Jayme�Ignacio,�henry�Junio�and�Marissa�Lanuza�as�team�advisers/coaches.�The�uE�contingent�received�the�3rd�Biggest�Delegation�award,�behind�only�Miriam�College�and�De�La�Salle�university-Manila, who were awarded Biggest Delegation and 2nd Biggest Delegation,�respectively.

uE’s�wenceslao�Go�was�proclaimed�ENEDA�Male�face�of�the�Conference,�while�Marianne�Sy�was�in�4th�Place�in�the�Search�for�Outstanding�Entrepreneurship�Student�of�the�Philippines.�The�biggest�prize�the�delegation�received,�however,�was�becoming�Champion�of�the�Business�Plan�Competition.�The�uE�CBA�delegates�composed�of�wenceslao�Go,�Lovely�Cheryl�Pindot�and�Marianne�Sy�won�over�two�teams�from�Miriam�College�which�placed 2nd and 3rd in the competition.

Prof.�Jayme�C.�Ignacio,�a�professor�of�the�uE�College�of�Business�Administration-Manila�and�one�of�the�team�advisers,�is�the current President of ENEDA.—Angelo M. Vergel De Dios

UE CBAReaps Awards in

ENEDANationalConference

CBa Manila Dean Veronica elizalde (center) with some members of the ue CBa Manila eneDa delegation: (from left) Prof. Jayme Ignacio, the team adviser and current eneDa President, Lovely Cheryl Pindot, Marianne Sy and Wenceslao Go


ThE�uNIVERSITY�Of�ThE�EAST�– Manila Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants�(uE-JPIA)�team�recently�

brought�home�for�the�third�consecutive�year�the Nicanor Reyes Cup of the Far Eastern university,�thus,�winning�the�tournament’s�Perpetual�Cup.�uE�is�the�first�school�team�to�score�a�“three-peat”�in�the�tournament’s�10-year history.

The�uE�JPIA�team�is�composed�of�uE�Manila�College�of�Business�Administration-Manila�BS�Accountancy�students:�5th-year�Ronn�Michael�A.�Inacay�and�Debrah�f.�Ortega,�and�4th-year�Chico�C.�Arellano.

Sixteen�teams—including�from�the�university�of�Santo�Tomas,�Polytechnic�university�of�the�Philippines,�San�Beda�College,�university�of�Baguio,�Technological�Institute�of�the�Philippines,�Philippine�School�of�Business�Administration-Quezon�City,�university�of�Caloocan-Main,�Pamantasan�ng�Lungsod�ng�Maynila,�and�uE—vied�for�the�Nicanor�Reyes�Cup�or�“Nicky”�in�the�competition�held�on�february�5,�2010�at�fEu.

The�contest�was�divided�into�three�levels:�Level�1�–�Practical�Accounting�1�and�Theory�of�Accounts,�Level�2�–�Business�Law�and�Taxation,�and�Level�3�–�Auditing�and�Management�Advisory�Services.

Mr.�Arellano�led�in�the�first�level,�winning�over�his�

3-PEATby UE Trio at Nicanor Reyes Cup!

From left, Ms. Ortega,Mr. arellano and Mr. Inacay

proudly displaying their trophies

competitors�from�the�university�of�Caloocan�City-Main�and�TIP,�who�placed�2nd�and�3rd,�respectively.

Consistently�placing�first�in�the�three�rounds�of�the�contest,�Ms.�Ortega�topped�the�second�level�while�the�TIP�and�San�Beda�contenders�garnered�2nd�and�3rd�place,�respectively.

In�the�third�level,�considered�the�clash�of�the�top�accounting�schools,�Mr.�Inacay�placed�4th.�The�San�Beda�opponent�led�this�level.

After�the�scores�of�all�three�levels�were�tabulated,�the�uE�team�was�declared�Champion,�accumulating�67�points,�followed�by�San�Beda�with�52�points,�and�TIP�with�51�points.

Though�preoccupied�by�the�examination�week,�the�three�uE�CBA�Manila�students�fought�through�the�pressures�and�the�expectations�of�repeating�the�prior�years’�victories�by�teams�respectively�headed�by�Reinier�Cunanan�in�2008�and�Mark�Noel�Macapagat�in�2009.�

By CHiCo C. ArEllAno

ThE�DEPARTMENT�Of�PhYSICAL�SCIENCE�Of�ThE�uE College�of�Arts�and�Sciences-Manila�scored�a�victory�when�it�captured�the�2nd�Runner-up�title�in�the�Inter-university�

Physics�Quiz�2010�on�february�18�at�the�Technological�university�of the Philippines.

John�Gray�Campos,�a�2nd-year�Civil�Engineering�student,�and Jeremiash Foronda, a 2nd-year Electronics Engineering student,�scored�a�total�of�50�points�in�the�competition.

The�tilt�was�composed�of�three�rounds:�Easy,�Average�and�Difficult.�uE�earned�the�third�spot�behind�the�respective�contingents�of�the�Technological�Institute�of�the�Philippines,�which�got�70�points,�and�Adamson�university,�which�got�60�points.

Mr.�Campos�and�Mr.�foronda�are�both�uE�College�of�Engineering-Manila students.—Angelo M. Vergel De Dios

Engineering Sophomores are Physics Quiz Runners-Up

Mr. Foronda (left)and Mr. Campos


MRS. REMEDIOS V. PORIO, the Director of the Student Affairs�Office�of�uE�Manila,�bid�

farewell�to�the�university�by�retiring�in�february�2010,�after�14�years�of�serving�uE�as SAO Director.

Dir.�Porio,�a�native�and�resident�of�Meycauayan,�Bulacan,�was�70�years�old�at the time of her retirement. She is an AB�Social�welfare/Social�Sciences�alumna�of�the�university�of�the�Philippines-Diliman, and had taken up MAEd major in Guidance and Counseling as well as Special�Studies�in�Technical�Pilipino�at�the�Gregorio�Araneta�university�foundation�(now�the�De�La�Salle�Araneta�university�or�DLS-Au),�and�Special�Studies�in�Special�Education�at�the�uP�Graduate�College�of�Education.

Dir.�Porio’s�primary�work�experience�includes�having�served�DLS-Au�for�22�years, including as a part-time faculty member�and�ultimately�serving�as�Dean�of�Guidance�and�Scholarship�for�six�years�before�retiring�in�August�1987.�She then became a lecturer on women’s studies and group dynamics at Philippine women’s�university�in�Quezon�City�and�then�became�Executive�Director�of the Panlalawigang Komisyon Para sa�Kababaihan�ng�Bulacan�(PKKB)�of�the�Provincial�Capitol�of�Bulacan.�The�PKKB, which Dir. Porio helped organize, is�reputed�to�be�the�first�provincial�commission on women in the Philippines.

Dir. Porio had also been a consultant of�the�uE�International�Students�Association�from�1999�to�2001.�She�has�likewise organized or joined countless seminars, workshops and other training events�since�1965,�and�has�been�a�speaker,�resource person, organizer or organizing

committee�member,�facilitator,�delegate/participant,�adviser�or�committee�chair�of�such�activities—as�sponsored�by�various�national,�professional�and�socio-civic�entities and organizations. She has also conducted�lectures�on�family�and�values�education, women’s issues, human rights, leadership and group dynamics, career planning and related areas.

Among�her�many�professional�civic�involvements�include�having�been�a�member�of�the�Board�of�Trustees�of�the�Philippine Association of Administrators of�Students�Affairs�(Paasa)�Inc.�and�a�former treasurer of Paasa’s NCR chapter; Public�Relations�Officer�of�the�Board�of�Directors of the Young Women’s Christian Association�(YwCA)�of�Manila;�member�of the Philippine Association of Campus Student�Advisers�(Pacsa)�and�former�president�of�three�entities:�the�Philippine�Association�of�foreign�Student�Advisers�(Pafsa),�Soroptimist�International�of�Meycauayan, and the NCR-Study Now Pay Later Plan School Coordinators Organization of the then Department of Education,�Culture�and�Sports�(DECS).�

On�November�9,�2008,�Dir.�Porio�was�conferred�the�Gold�Triangle�Service�Award from the Young Men’s Christian Association of the Philippines, during YMCA�of�the�Philippines’�97th�anniversary�and�38th�National�Council�Meet.�This�award�is�the�highest�honor�given�to�YMCA�members�and�volunteers,�for�meritorious�service�to�the�Association.�

Dir.�Porio�had�also�received�awards�and recognition from the DECS, the YWCA of Manila, St. Mary’s College of Meycauayan, Palawan State College and the�Bulacan�Provincial�Capitol,�among�others.—Bert B. Sulat Jr.

Longtime SAO

Manila Director Bids UE

Adieu80 UE Today January-June 2010

MA’AM PORIO WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS A manager�who�saw�to�it�that�everything�was�in�the�proper�place,�even�the�smallest�of�details.�She�would�see�to�it�that�

things were properly done. I�have�learned�so�much�from�her,�which�is�why�I�always�

consider�her�my�mentor.�her�“maternal”�touch�to�every�student,�especially�to�the�uE�Student�Council�and�officers�of�student�organizations, is so special and worth remembering. Her approach to�problems�will�always�be�equated�with�that�of�being�a�mother�hen.�She�would�always�guide�you,�no�matter�what.�

I�also�discovered,�in�the�process�of�knowing�her�personally,�that�she�is�a�progressive�woman�who�firmly�believes�in�preserving�and protecting the fundamental rights of students, especially that of female�students,�herself�being�a�strong�advocate�of�women’s�rights�and�welfare.�She�is�also�a�lover�of�classic�tunes,�especially�music�coming�from�crooners�like�frank�Sinatra�and�Matt�Monroe.�On�a�personal�note,�I�could�always�confide�to�her�my�personal�crises,�from�the�serious�to�the�trivial�and�funny�ones.�On�a�lighter�note,�she�never�failed�to�treat�her�staff�to�lunches�and�dinners�on�special�occasions;�even�on�ordinary�days,�she�would�ask�me�to�accompany�her�to�a�particular�fastfood�joint�to�have�a�bite�because�she’s�such�a�foodie!�

It�has�been�a�great�honor�and�privilege�to�have�worked�with�her.

Dexter A. Villanueva is a former President of UE Manila’s Political Science Society and UE Student Council, and is the current Campus Organizations Coordinator of the Student Affairs Office-Manila.

"She Will Always Be

My Mentor"

The following is excerpted from the letter of appreciation for outgoing Student Affairs Office-Manila Director REMEDIoS V. PoRIo by UE Manila student leader AlVIn t. Go dated February 1, 2010.

W ITh�MY�wARMEST�GREETINGS�AND felicitations, I wish to thank for the last time and�extol�Dir.�Porio�(Madame�Reme�to�officials,�

Grandma�to�the�councils)�for�her�worthy�endeavors�and�accomplishments,�more�particularly�the�pivotal�role�that�she played in empowering and enhancing the capability of the�students�and�advocates�to�become�more�productive�and�responsible citizens.

In�view�of�this,�I�wish�to�exhort�her�as�a�model-leader�to carry on and sustain the noble legacy that she is known for.�Ma’am,�may�this�momentous�event�further�strengthen�your commitment to your noble cause and enhance the unity among�us,�as�we�collectively�aspire�for�a�better�future�for�our�country and the people.

Retirement,�indeed,�is�not�the�end�of�everything.�As�the�old saying goes, with age comes wisdom. Please continue to keep�the�fire�burning.

from�my�very�personal�point�of�view,�I�know�the�university,�and�the�students�most�especially,�have�trusted�you�and�love�you�more�than�anyone�could�imagine.�One�proof�of�that�is�your�length�of�service�and�the�awards�that�you�have�received.�I�believe�that�if�our�beloved�former�Chairman�of�the�Board�of�Trustees,�Dr.�P.�O.�Domingo,�were�still�live,�he�would�definitely�agree.

Remember,�the�difference�you�make�in�the�lives�of�the people you deal with will ultimately be your own best reward.�In�doing�your�best�in�the�service�of�others,�you�also�bring�hope,�optimism�and�vigor�to�the�nation.

As�I�write�this�letter,�I�nearly�come�to�tears.�we�are�surely going to miss you, Ma’am.

Accept my commendation for a job well done in making a�difference.�Your�noble�effort�never�went�unnoticed.�You�have�proven�that�everything�is�possible�if�we�are�united�in�effort�and�spirit�to�promote�the�growth�and�welfare�of�our�school and the nation.

Thank�you�for�everything.�God�bless�you�and�your�family.

Mahal po namin kayo. Mabuhay po kayo!!!

Alvin t. Go was President (SY ’07-’08) of the UE CAS Student Council, Chief Legislator (’04-’06) of the UE Psychological Society-Legislative branch, Founding Prime Minister (’08-’09) of the KAISA Ka Party Coalition, President (’06-’08) of the Liberal Party (KALIPI) and Advocate of Juvenile Justice and Youth Welfare.

By Mr. dExTEr A. VillAnUEVA

Dir. Porio (standing, 2nd from right) with the rest of the Sy 2009-2010

ue academic Council

"The Difference You Makeis Your Own Best Reward"


She Will Always Be My

This is a tribute to outgoing Student Affairs Office-Manila Director REMEDIoS V. PoRIo by PAtRICk John E. FAMIllARAn.

"Grandma"

“EVERYThING�YOu�DO�IN�SChOOL�wILL�BE�YOuR training�in�life.”�

This�was�the�very�first�phrase�uE�Manila�SAO�Director�Remedios Porio emphasized to me during my courtesy call to her when�I�was�elected�as�President�of�the�university�Student�Council�of�the�Manila�Campus�back�in�2006.

“Grandma”�is�how�I�used�to�call�her�in�school.�It�is�very�safe�to�say�that�she�played�a�vital�role�in�the�success�of�this�university.�Being SAO Director, she was the bridge of the students to other uE�administration�officers.�Not�only�that:�She�also�took�care�of�all�student-related�activities,�and�took�part�in�the�values�formation�of�all�uE�student�leaders�who�had�been�under�her�wing�in�her�capacity�as�Director�of�Student�Affairs.

I�saw�firsthand�how�Grandma�gave�importance�to�her�work.�She is the person I look up to in terms of dedication and work ethic.�It�was�normal�to�see�her�go�home�from�her�office�at�around�9�in�the�evening�just�to�finish�the�tasks�she�had�to�accomplish.�Oftentimes,�she�still�reported�to�work�even�on�weekends�and�holidays,�if�there�was�really�something�urgent�to�finish�in�connection with her profession. One thing I truly admire about Grandma�is�that�I�never�heard�her�complain�of�her�workload.�Instead,�all�you�could�see�from�her�was�a�smile�on�her�face�every�time�you�entered�her�room�in�the�Student�Affairs�Office.

My personal relationship with Grandma goes beyond the�four�corners�of�uE.�Remembering�those�days�when�I�was�the�Student�President�of�uE�Manila,�she�would�stop�whatever�paperwork she was doing just to listen to my tons of stories and laughter. I will always remember how Grandma took care of me in�all�of�the�uE�leadership�seminars�I�attended.�Since�Grandma�knew�that�I�do�not�eat�fish�and�vegetables,�she�always�made�sure�that�I�would�be�able�to�eat�the�dishes�for�the�uE�delegates.�I�will�never�forget�how�she�corrected�my�mistakes�in�being�a�student�leader�in�a�manner�that�was�inoffensive.�It�always�made�me�smile�as I remember how she introduced me to people, and how she uplifted�my�image�with�them.�I�will�always�be�grateful�to�her�for�making it possible for me to build a good relationship with other uE�officers.



LAST�YEAR,�SOME�Of�MY�Communication Arts students collectively�dubbed�Team�Vanilla�

made their mark with the documentary ShortCut at the Pandayang Lino Brocka Political�film�and�New�Media�festival�on�August�6,�2009.�This�february�2010,�the�same�team�continued�to�attain�new�heights�with ShortCut, their documentary about streetchildren�working�as�traffic�aides�near�a Valenzuela, Bulacan, public cemetery. The�documentary�was�in�fulfillment�of�a�requirement�for�Prof.�Olivia�Alalayin’s�class�CA�312�or�Audio-Video�Procedures.

I�am�very�proud�of�“Team�Vanilla,”�which is composed of mostly fourth-year�students:�Rene�Anselmo,�the�film’s�director;�writers�Crystal�Kaye�David�and�Jaymee Ann Hernandez; musical scorer Arphie Daguio; narrator Maricon Reyes; researcher Regine Adel; production manager Jhoanna Dela Cruz; and photographer�Pola�Polintan.�They�made�history in CAS Caloocan’s Department of Communication Arts for being the College’s�first�documentary�filmmaking�group to shine among groups representing different�prestigious�universities,�including�the�university�of�the�Philippines-Diliman,�Ateneo�de�Manila�university�and�De�La�Salle�university.��

UE's Team Vanilla's "ShortCut"

Success Continues

By prof. MAry KATHlEEn g. JAVillonArChair, department of Communication Arts, UE College of Arts and sciences-Caloocan

According to Rene Anselmo, who had�been�an�Advertising�student�of�mine,�their�group�was�encouraged�by�uE�College�of Fine Arts Professor Richard Legaspi and CAS Caloocan Comm. Arts Professor Camilo�Villanueva�to�join�national�filmmaking�contests.�Soon�enough,�in�the�first�week�of�february�2010,�the�team�submitted�ShortCut to the Ateneo Video Open,�a�nationwide�film�competition�open�to�collegiate�level�filmmakers;�this�annual�event�was�on�its�11th�year�and�is�headed�by�the�Ateneo�film�organization�called�the�Loyola�film�Circle.�The�event,�which�promotes�the�effective�use�of�aesthetically�pleasing�films�as�media�for�social�discourse,�has�four�categories:�short�narrative,�music�video,�documentary�and�experimental.�Among�the�hundreds�of entries, according to the organizers’ e-mailed�invitation,�ShortCut was one of the�five�films�chosen�for�its�category.�The�chosen�films�were�to�be�shown�in�satellite�screening areas across Metro Manila, according to the organizers.

Moreover,�Prof.�Richard�Legaspi,�himself an internationally awarded director�of�independent�or�“indie”�films—and�also�a�former�student�of�mine�in�English�101—inspired�Team�Vanilla�to�improve�on�ShortCut. Prof. Legaspi



There�were�many�other�things�Grandma�did�to�make�her�presence�felt�despite�any�distance.�Often�she�would�send�a�simple�text�message�just�to�say�hello�and�ask�how�I�was�doing.�She�never�forgot�to�invite�me�to�the�annual�Christmas�Party�in�her�office.�we�shared�a�lot�of�secrets�as�if�she�were�my�relative.�In�fact,�Grandma�knew�which�girl�I�was�falling�for�and�even�knew�how�much�my�work salary was; that is how close I was to Grandma.

If�someone�asks�me�what�event�I�consider�as�most�memorable�with Grandma, two will always come up in my mind.

first,�when�Grandma�introduced�me�to�the�uE�Student�Council�Officers�of�SY�2009-2010�in�their�leadership�seminar�in�Baguio�City�as�the�student�leader�she�adored�“for�integrity.”�Grandma always emphasized to all students she handled the importance of trust and integrity. She always told me that building trust through integrity is the best way for one to gain respect. up�to�this�day�that�I�am�already�a�working�individual,�she�still�manages�to�remind�me�to�value�trust�and�integrity.�It�will�always�be�my�pride�that�the�person�who�handled�the�uE�studentry�for�almost one and a half decades associated my name with the word integrity in student leadership.

Second,�it�was�Grandma�who�introduced�me�to�another�uE�student leader whom I consider so special.

But�everything�has�an�ending.�I�know�that�Grandma�is�already�tired�and�she�truly�deserves�a�break�from�her�tiring�everyday�work.�After�14�years�of�building�great�values�in�every�uE�student�through�the�responsibilities�attached�to�her�job,�it is now the proper time to say Thank You to the person who served�uE�wholeheartedly.�No�amount�of�words�can�describe�how thankful we are to this person who dedicated her all to this institution.�Grandma�will�just�retire�from�her�post�being�the�uE�Manila�Student�Affairs�Director,�but�she�would�never�really�leave�uE�just�yet.�That�is�because,�for�as�along�as�there�is�a�uE�student�who�would�excel�and�had�been�under�Grandma’s�leadership,�the�presence of Director Remedios Porio will always be felt.

Director Porio, you will always be my Grandma.

Patrick John Famillaran was the University Student Council President for SY 2006-2007 and was the UE Manila Most Outstanding Student Leader Awardee for the same school year.

considered�it�a�“powerful”�documentary�but�also�gave�wonderful�insights�and�suggestions�so�that�it�would�be�a�more�“competitive”�entry�in�indie�film�contests�or�festivals.

After�our�“warriors”�in�Team�Vanilla’s�brush�with�the�“Eagles”�of�Ateneo,�the�uE�team’s�next�destination�involved…�the�Archers.

Second�week�of�february�2010,�Rene�and�Jaymee�Ann—the�latter�considered�as�the�team’s�“lucky�charm”�for�having�submitted�ShortCut�to�the�uP�Tudla�film�festival�in�2009,�resulting�in�the�film’s�screening�in�that�festival—submitted�ShortCut�to�Indie�un�film�(Iuf)�2010.�This�was�the�7th�Annual�Interschool Digital Film Competition of the Green Media Group, the media and productions organization of De La Salle university-Manila.�Per�the�Group’s�Multiply�page,�“Iuf�aims�to�celebrate�the�independent�genre�through�film.�Iuf�is�a�digital�video�competition�open�to�all�enrolled�college�students�in�Luzon.�Each�student�or�group�of�students�is�given�the�chance�to�showcase�their�talents�in�filmmaking�and�to�win�awards.�There�will�be�three�categories�in�this�competition,�namely�feature�(Animation/Experimental),�Documentary�and�Music�Video.”�The�selected�entries�were�to�be�given�a�special�screening�at�one�of�the�theaters�of the SM Mall of Asia.

Thank�God,�again:�Team�Vanilla’s�ShortCut made the cut as a documentary�finalist.�Thus,�its�title�notwithstanding,�ShortCut was now�making�“long�cuts,”�traveling�quite�a�distance�to�reach�more�film�enthusiasts.�Imagine,�Team�Vanilla’s�competitors�in�the�Iuf�were�mostly�from�DLSu,�DLS-CSB,�ADMu,�Colegio�de�San�Juan�de�Letran�and�Mapua�Institute�of�Technology!�Truly,�I�consider�Team�Vanilla�as�“really�blessed”�and�I�posted�as�much�on�my�facebook�wall.�“After�Tudla�at�uP,�Now�‘Team�Vanilla’�at�MOA!”�I�posted�in�my�excitement.�ShortCut was shown at SM MOA’s Cinema�1�within�2pm�to�6pm�on�february�27,�2010.

After�the�film�showing,�Mr.�Allan�M.�florendo,�the�Assistant Vice President for Sales and Marketing of SM Cinema, approached�Rene�Anselmo,�saying,�“I�like�your�film”�and�mentioned�that�they�have�proposals�to�hold�an�“SM�Cinema�Expo.”

I�asked�Mr.�Anselmo�about�their�docu�as�having�been�chosen�three�times�as�a�finalist�for�as�many�film�events.�he�humbly�said,�“we�feel�blessed,”�adding�that�“we�are�scouting�for�an�interesting�new�subject.”�his�advice�to�his�fellow�Comm.�Arts�students:�“Don’t�be�intimidated�by�other�universities.�Just�pursue�your�passion�and�believe�in�your�creativity.�Keep�on�submitting�entries�to�different�prestigious�contests.�Keep�on�making�films.”

we�are�keeping�our�fingers�crossed�for�Team�Vanilla.�They�will�also�attend�the�Ateneo�Video�Open�Awards�Night�at�the�Dream�Theater�of�the�Cultural�Center�of�the�Philippines,�on�March�6,�2010.

Congratulations�again,�Team�Vanilla!�Congratulations,�Comm. Arts Department, College of Arts and Sciences-Caloocan!

These�events�remind�me�of�the�immortal�line�from�Robert�Frost’s poem The Road Not Taken:�“I�took�the�one�less�traveled�by�and�that�has�made�all�the�difference.”

P.S.:�while�surfing�the�Net,�I�got�this�good�news�from�the�Green�Media�Group�via�http://indieunfilm.multiply.com/:�“Congratulations to…ShortCut! [It will] be featured in SM Cinema’s�CineExpo�this�coming�June�2010.�watch�out�for�it!”�

ShE WIll AlWAyS BE My “GRAnDMA”Continued from page 82

tEAM VAnIllA'S "ShoRtCut" SuCCESS ContInuESContinued from page 83


ThE�ENGLISh�TRAINING�PROGRAM�fOR�KOREAN Students�is�a�60-hour�non-credit�program�for�students�hailing�from�South�Korea’s�Chungwoon�university.�It�is�

designed�to�improve�their�adeptness�in�the�four�macro�skills,�particularly in speaking, listening, reading and writing.

The�25�Korean�students�arrived�on�January�4,�2010,�with�their�Professor�in�Charge,�Dr.�Seung�Pyo�hong.�They�were�ushered�to�the�CAS�Caloocan�office�and�welcomed�by�the�CAS�Caloocan�Dean,�Dr.�Eleanor�R.�Javier,�and�Associate�Dean�Crisol�A.�Bruza.�A�tour�around�the�Caloocan�Campus�was�supervised�by�Professors�Josefina�Advincula,�(Dr.)�Marivic�Godinez,�Rossana�Mendoza,�Belen�Gregorio�and�Darwin�Guianan.�The�students�were�treated�to�a�simple�snack�after�the�tour,�followed�by�a�short�orientation�at�the�Multimedia Room with a PowerPoint presentation featuring the humble�but�magnificent�campuses�and�facilities�of�the�university.

The�first�two�weeks�witnessed�the�patience,�versatility�and�ingenuity of the faculty members in the grueling task of reaching out�to�the�non-English-speaking�Korean�students.�Among�the�first�lessons was the use of modals of social interaction in restaurants, malls,�public�transportation,�movie�houses,�et�cetera,�to�mark�politeness in discourse.

Lessons�and�activities�were�designed�to�enable�them�to�have�a�meaningful�experience�and�exposure�in�the�use�of�the�English�language�inside�and�outside�the�university.�Speech�drills�using�the�audio-lingual method were employed by the teacher to train the students�in�the�sound�and�production�of�the�English�language.�To�gauge�their�ability�in�expressing�ideas�with�clarity�and�confidence�using the correct sounds, students were asked to talk about the different�customs�and�traditions�in�Korea.�using�the�simple�tenses,�

Training

Korean Students in

English Speaking at

UE CaloocanBy prof. JosEfinA C. AdVinCUlA

Chair, Department of Languages,College of Arts and Sciences-Caloocan

they�expressed�their�observations�and�opinions�about�Philippine�life.

To�break�the�humdrum�of�classroom�activities,�on�January�16,�Saturday,�the�uE�bus�brought�the�students�to�Intramuros,�Rizal Park, the Manila Ocean Park and museums with Professors Guianan, Lianne Grace Orlina and Joel Zaporteza as tour guides. This�culminated�at�the�SM�Mall�of�Asia�for�the�much-awaited�shopping spree.

The�last�two�weeks�of�their�learning�experience�presented�a�total�metamorphosis.�Their�faces�glowed�with�awe�and�excitement�as�they�were�immersed�in�hRM,�Tourism�and�Advertising�classes.�Their�involvement�in�the�class�activities�paved�the�way�for�a�more�meaningful�exposure�to�freely�interact�with�their�filipino�counterparts.�Not�only�did�they�acquire�a�level�of�English�proficiency�needed�in�their�future�work�in�business�and�industry�but�also�showed�confidence�in�the�use�of�the�language.

A�culmination�activity�was�scheduled�for�January�29,�2010.�Dean�Javier�gave�inspiring�opening�remarks,�followed�by�a�message from Chancellor Fedeserio Camarao. Chungwoon university�official�Dr.�Seung�Pyo�hong�thanked�the�uE�officials�and faculty members for the generosity, hospitality and understanding�extended�them.

Indeed, learning the English language can help open windows�to�the�world,�and�speaking�the�language�equips�one�in�the�global�market�place.�Thus,�the�forecast�made�by�David�Graddol, an internationally acclaimed researcher, that “half of the world’s�population�will�be�speaking�or�learning�English�by�2015,”�is not far from realization.


I REMEMBER�CLEARLY�MY�fIRST�DAY�IN�ThE�uE Graduate School when one of my mentors, Dr. Mariano Guillermo,�said,�“The�labor�in�your�chosen�program�will�be�

backbreaking,�but�the�gains�after�you�finish�graduate�education�will�be�priceless.”�I�now�understand�the�truth�in�those�powerful�words.�As�a�faculty�member�in�my�seventh�year�in�teaching�psychology,�I�have�observed�that�there�are�differences�in�the�way�faculty�members�prepare�themselves�to�enter�the�academic�world.�while�some�receive�a�quality�doctoral�experience�with�excellent�mentoring,�others�do�not�achieve�the�necessary�skills�and�training�needed to succeed in their teaching career.

faculty�members�pursue�their�doctorate�for�a�variety�of�reasons:�some�for�personal�fulfillment,�some�for�status,�some�for�promotion and some for uniting to increase their salary. When I�applied�to�the�doctoral�program�in�summer�2003,�I�wanted�to�become�a�professor�of�tertiary�education.�After�many�years�

This Faculty Member's

By dr. MA. JoyCElyn A. go-MonillAof�working�in�the�government�sector�and�hoping�that�I�was�in�education,�I�decided�to�shift�from�human�resource�management�to teaching in tertiary education. I always wanted to teach, so I started�working�on�a�master’s�degree�in�psychology.�That�is,�until�I decided to become full-time professor and pursue a doctorate in education.

In my mind, the responsibility of being accepted in the graduate�program�is�tremendous�and�“backbreaking.”�This�further�motivated�me�to�study�harder�and�finish�and�get�the�most�out�of�my�doctoral�experience.�In�my�doctoral�defense,�I�wanted�a�dissertation�adviser�who�would�guide�me�through�this�experience.�I�selected�Dr.�Alfonso�Pacquing�because�he�was�an�exemplary�mentor�and�advocates�the�professionalization�of�the�teaching�force.�Thus,�I�was�happy�to�be�able�to�share�some�of�my�doctoral�experiences,�as�well�as�what�I�have�learned�as�a�psychology�professor.

Teaching�psychology�has�made�me�journey�into�a�deeper�understanding�of�the�complexities�of�human�behavior.�It�has�made�me realize that if a student’s mind gets corrupted by the kind of society�that�we�have�now,�then�everything�else�in�this�world�falls�

CLaSS PICTure The author and her mentors and peers in class at the ue Graduate School: (standing, from left) Prof. Beth Flores, Dr. Janet Pinlac, Prof. Cely enterina, Prof. regie Pineda, Prof. Peter Go-Monilla, Prof. al nolasco, Prof. romy Martin, Prof. Sally Jacinto, Dr. Joycelyn Go-Monilla, Mrs. alice Mirafuente, Prof. Lota Billones, (seated, from left) Mrs. Juliet Sobejano, Dr. alfonso Pacquing and Ms. Weng Calo

Graduate School Experience


COMMenCeMenT The author at the culmination of her graduate

studies: (from left) Dr. Pierce Jusayan, Prof. emilie Cruz,

Dr. Joycelyn Go-Monilla, Dr. Michelle Concepcion, Prof. angelina

Hugo, Prof. Macario Gayeta and Prof. rossanna Mendoza

into�ruin.�This�reality�has�given�me�a�deeper�awareness�of�what�it takes for me, a psychology professor, to help students succeed. This�further�convinced�me�to�finish�graduate�studies.�Being�a�teacher, I am obligated to keep myself abreast with modern trends and�knowledge�in�education�not�only�for�professional�expertise�but especially to discharge my duties well—of inculcating in the�minds�and�hearts�of�students�the�value�of�excellence�and�the�welfare�of�each�individual�and�the�greater�society.�I�could�only�fulfill�this�by�enrolling�in�the�Graduate�School�and�taking�the�degree�of�Doctor�of�Education.�This�also�convinced�me�that�after�finishing�my�Ed.D.,�to�pursue�a�Ph.D.�in�Psychology,�I�needed�to�equip�myself�with�a�deeper�understanding�of�the�subject�matter�that I am teaching.

I�was�a�candidate�for�graduation�on�April�23,�2010.�During�the�commencement rites, a new Doctor of Business Administration, a foreigner, came up to me and said that she too was going to be a professor. I congratulated her and asked where she was planning�to�apply.�“In�the�Philippines”�was�her�reply.�I�realized�the ceremony of graduation can inspire a person’s thinking in mysterious�ways.�Although�this�new�DBA�may�have�the�skills�and�abilities to become a professor, earning a doctorate degree does not�necessarily�“equip”�a�person�to�become�a�professor,�especially�in�a�foreign�country.�Based�on�my�experiences,�becoming�a�successful professor takes a lot of dedication, commitment and socialization.�from�these�experiences,�students�learn�more�with�teachers�who�demonstrate�proficiency�in�the�use�of�language.�

Faculty members need to think more on how to pursue all forms of training and preparation as part of their teaching obligation.�Effective�teaching�involves�a�sense�of�responsibility�and commitment to students. In higher education, teachers are responsible in keeping a high standard in the preparation of�future�leaders.�Thus,�it�is�important�for�teachers�to�prepare�themselves�to�become�exemplary�teachers.�

In�the�case�of�the�specialization�required�at�the�tertiary�level,�it�is�very�important�that�teachers�are�equipped�with�adequate�skills and knowledge of the subjects that they are teaching. According�to�Dr.�Alfonso�Pacquing,�who�has�served�as�uE�Professorial Lecturer for a long time, the teacher’s knowledge of�the�subject�matter�taught�is�an�important�factor�in�quality�teaching. Only faculty members with educational credits in their major�field�can�organize�effectively�what�is�taught�and�how�the�subject�is�to�be�taught.�To�ensure�the�high�quality�of�teaching,�faculty�members�should�keep�themselves�abreast�with�modern�trends�in�their�field�of�specialization�by�attending�seminars,�trainings�and�conferences,�and�enrolling�in�advanced�studies.�

Faculty members also need to teach each other what they know about teaching and learning, and share their knowledge in�a�professional�manner�so�that�they�can�develop�skills�in�teaching. Collegiality is about fostering harmonious relationships between colleges and faculty members. Collegiality entails that faculty�members�give�each�other�positive,�as�well�as�constructive,�criticism.�It�entails�that�they�discuss�issues�openly�without�getting�too�personal.�unfortunately,�insecure�and�immature�individuals�often�are�the�ones�who�feel�that�someone�in�the�college�is�out�to�get�them.�finally,�faculty�members�should�engage�actively�in�research�programs�offered�by�the�university.�Modern�teaching�is�the�application�of�scientific�method�through�research.�Thus,�the�faculty should be at the forefront of research.

A�few�concluding�thoughts...�I�am�grateful�to�have�gained�so�much�experience�from�the�legacy�of�professors�who�have�shared�their�professional�experience�in�higher�education�to�a�new�generation of doctoral students. I remember one of my mentors, Dr. Segundina Santos, telling the class that there is no greater reward than to see a doctoral student at commencement. I dream that�someday,�like�her,�I�would�see�my�first�doctoral�student�in�a�commencement�exercise.�


STuDENTS�hAD�ThEIR�EYES�GLuED�TO�MY�EVERY move�as�I�entered�the�classroom�one�day.�Some�were�probably�expecting�that�I�would�begin�the�class�by�asking�

them�to�stand�and�tell�something�about�themselves.�The�split�journals�they�submitted�a�month�later�revealed�that�they�were�waiting�for�me�to�express�my�animosity�against�adolescent�quirks.�As�I�began�the�semester,�however, I introduced myself by sharing�my�perspective—that language is not only supposed to be learned;�more�important,�it�is�to�be�acquired.

My�experiences�as�a�college�student�in�the�language�classroom made me think, erroneously, that a language class is just�a�niche�where�the�rules�are�learned.�I�based�this�view�from�my teachers’ actions, especially in the way my classmates and I were�subjected�to�teacher-imposed�drills.�Expectedly,�we�tried�hard�to�put�the�rules�into�use.�unfortunately,�however,�we�only�ended�up�knowing�the�rules.�Getting�to�use�the�target�language�for interpersonal transactions remained an illusion.

when�fate�gave�me�the�opportunity�to�play�the�role�of�a�teacher,�trial�and�error�showed�me�that�acquisition�can�only�take�place when a language class is not relegated to rule-discussion and�instead�extends�to�actual�use�of�the�target�language.

Here are tips for teaching a second language with emphasis on�two�things—rules�and�practice:��

Remind the students about the reason they are in a second-1.�language class. It helps telling students the purpose behind their presence in the second-language class. By constantly reminding them that their purpose for being in�the�classroom�is�to�acquire�a�second�language,�they�would�always,�or�should�I�say,�keep�themselves�tuned�to�the�activities�facilitated�by�the�teacher.Impose the use of the target language in class activities like 2. class discussions, group work and class presentations. My observations�show�that�students�who�are�exposed�to�situations�where�the�target�language�is�often�used�become at home using it as a means for interactions. Also,�when�a�learner�is�often�with�peers�who�use�the�target language, his interpersonal relations become dependent�on�his�ability�to�express�himself�using�the�

Second-Language Acquisition as the Goal By prof. MArK g. fABEllA

faculty Member, English department, CAs Manila

target�language.�This�results�in�the�internalization�of�the�target�language�syntax.Do not laugh at the grammatical or pronunciation mistakes 3. of any student. No college student enjoys being ridiculed or�laughed�at�in�class.�In�the�college�level,�a�student’s�“affective�filter”�(Krashen,�1982)�is�already�active.�The�teacher�should�therefore�be�very�careful�at�correcting�students’ mistakes; otherwise, the learners get discouraged�from�even�trying�to�use�the�target�language.��When presenting and parsing sentences, use topics related to 4.�the students’ field of interest or specialization. English class students may go on to specialize in engineering, nursing, education,�etc.�On�that�note,�students�could�better�share�views�in�English�using�sentences�that�are�within�the�context�of�their�specialization.�The�teacher�should�therefore�use�sentences�related�to�the�students’�field�of�specialization. Relate the subject matter to real-life situations.5.� Students easily lose interest when they do not see connections between the classroom and what they plan for themselves�in�the�future.�It�is�therefore essential for the teacher to periodically maintain learners’ awareness about the role the target language will play in their future.

Is there such a thing as a non-talking language class? None!�The�language�class�is�not�only�a�place�where�rules�are�encountered;�more�important,�it�is�a�haven�where�teacher-facilitated authentic student interaction would lead to target language�acquisition.�

references:Krashen,�S.�(1982),�Principles and Practice in Second Language

Acquisition.�Oxford:�Pergamon�Press.Schumann,�J.�(1975).�Affective�factors�and�the�Problem�of�Age�in�

Second�Language�Acquisition�2:200-235.�


WhAT�IS�MEANT�BY innovations�in�teaching?�Are�these genuinely new ways of

teaching something like language? Are there�new�technologies,�e.g.,�the�interactive�white�board,�that�have�revolutionized�how�we learn and the way we teach? What innovative�methodologies�are�of�interest�to the classroom teacher or educationalist working around the world?

Innovations�in�teaching�come�up�with�the answers as we look at challenges in the�world�of�English�Language�Teaching�(ELT)�and�find�ideas�for�teachers�to�take�away.�The�conveying�of�language�and�literature�has�always�involved�some�form�of technology, as far back in time as the music, masks and performance materials that supplemented oral storytelling and early�drama.�This�approach�will�be�to�see�new�technologies�as�evolutionary, rather�than�revolutionary.�Learning�about�the�developing�confidence�with�the�new�technologies, thinking about how to integrate them into meaningful literature—these must be considered by educators of today.

Everybody�believes�that�computers�can�play�an�integral�part�in�providing�English�students�with�valuable�language�experiences�as�they�learn�a�new�language.�Articles on computer-assisted instruction (CAI)�prove�that�it�can�be�a�supplemental�teaching tool for teaching English language learners�(ELL).�In�addition,�a�discussion�on�the�benefits�found�in�using�CAI�with�ELL�is�provided.

In one study abroad, computer books�were�used�to�investigate�whether�computers�increase�verbal�interaction�between�students.�These�computer�books�are�interactive�stories�that�appear�on�the�computer screen as an actual book with text�and�illustrations.�There�are�also�a�variety�of�interactive�choices�that�students�can use to read the story, including real voices�that�read�aloud,�music�and�sound�effects.�The�story�is�also�highlighted�so�readers�can�follow�along�with�the�text.

On the other hand, reading is one

Of Technological Innovationsin Teaching English

By prof. roMEo y. MArTinFaculty Member, Department of English, CAS Manila

of the macro skills that students should learn.�There�are�also�several�ways�in�which�technology�can�be�used�to�improve�reading�ability.�Most�reading�texts�are�also�very�primary in content. Older children may consider�themselves�too�old�to�be�reading�such primary content books. Computers, however,�may�increase�the�interest�level�for older students while keeping the texts�as�simple�as�possible.�But�based�on�the writer’s study, reading is a skill that must�be�given�focus�from�the�basic�level�to�the�tertiary�level.�In�addition,�there�is�no simple story because the basis is how the�reader�comprehends�after�reading�a�particular piece.

According to Dr. Allen Webb, CAI is a bit costly for the students and for the instructors�themselves.�Imagine�that�the�class will be taught in a wireless-laptop classroom designed for the preparation of�English�fluency,�with�state-of-the�art�technology�integration.�The�class�will�be�organized by an online syllabus that will also�serve�as�an�electronic,�hyperlinked�textbook.�Speaking�of�an�online�syllabus,�it suggests topics, reading, assignments and�projects,�and�these�will�likely�evolve�as�we�work�our�way�into�this�experimental�course. In using the online syllabus, the students�have�to�buy�a�portable�hard�drive�(with�a�storage�capacity�of�at�least�30�gigabytes)�so�that�large�files�can�be�moved�from classroom computers to open labs.

Technological�innovations�have�gone�hand-in-hand with the growth of English and are changing the way in which we�communicate.�Jarvis�and�Atsilarat�(2004)�suggest�that�the�Internet�may�be�a�contributory�factor�in�shifting�away�from�a�communicative�approach�towards�a�context-based�one�in�language�teaching�pedagogy.�They�add�that�the�notion�of�widespread�availability�requires�some�qualification�as�there�are�clearly�important�issues�of�“digital�divide”�and�“electronic�literacy.”�This�issue�is�frequently�presented�as being between nations and its designers and practitioners.

To�what�extent�should�language�

teachers�allow�this�to�influence�the�language of email in our teaching? According�to�Jarvis�(2004),�email�language�is�different�from�classroom�usage�such�that grammatical incorrectness in email is acceptable but not in classrooms.

The�influence�of�technology�on�the�productive�skills�of�speaking�and�writing�is,�arguably,�less.�If�one�wishes�to�improve�fluency,�many�students�would�argue�that�nothing�is�better�than�a�face-to-face�language lesson, a class discussion with the teacher. Can the same be said about taking�a�fluency�class�using�Skype,�a�web-based program such as Illuminate, or�a�class�in�the�virtual�world�of�Second�Life?�what�value�does�“voice�recognition”�have?�Jarvis’�belief�in�the�importance�of�a�teacher inside the classroom is impeccable, though�he�says�“wikis”�enable�students�to�compose an essay together at a distance, making them a suitable medium for collaborative�writing.�however,�not�all�learners wish to learn from each other, preferring that only the teacher would correct their work rather than a peer or a computer-generated program.

Several�key�threads�emerge�from�the�articles synthesized. Computers are, on the other hand, impacting on the way we define�our�subject�matter�(EfL/ESL,�etc.),�also impacting upon the English language and�upon�the�subject�matter�itself.�This�new age seems to go hand in hand with task-based approaches and represents challenges�for�everyone�involved�in�English�Language�Teaching�(ELT).

Language teaching education is clearly entering a new and largely uncharted phase and we would seem to be at a crossroads.

My perception of Web-based programs�in�teaching�English�is�firm.�These�web-based�curriculum�and�activities�could�be�used�as�collaborative�enhancement�to augment the mentor’s weaknesses or shortcomings, but it is still the teacher who will�stimulate�interest�and�wisdom�in�his/her students.



By prof. rolAnd f. MAdEJAFaculty Member, Department of History and International Studies, CAS Manila

These were the opening remarks of Prof. Madeja (seen in the top photo below) at the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony of the UE National Service Training Program (NSTP) Photo Exhibit 2010, on March 4, 2010, 10:30 am, at the Dalupan Lobby in UE Manila. Prof. Madeja is also the President of the CAS Manila Faculty Club, Secretary of the UE Faculty Association, and Chairman of the CAS Social Orientation and Community Involvement.

OuR�VERY�KNOwLEDGEABLE�AND�DYNAMIC�uE President�and�Chief�Academic�Officer,�Dr.�Ester�Albano�Garcia;�our�charming�and�diligent�Executive�Vice�President�and�Chief�

Administrative�Officer,�Mrs.�Carmelita�G.�Mateo;�our�indefatigable�Director�and�Coordinator�for�the�Office�of�Extension�and�Community�Outreach�and�NSTP,�Prof.�Rogelio�I.�Espiritu;�our�NSTP�Assistant�Coordinator,�Dr.�Ma.�Rosario�E.�Monce;�NSTP�staffers,�NSTP�teachers,�deans,�directors,�chiefs�of�departments�and�offices,�friends,�students,�ladies and gentlemen, a pleasant morning.

The�first�NSTP�photo�exhibit�was�conceived�in�2008.�This�year,�2010,�marks�the�third�photo�exhibit�of�the�NSTP.�I�was�appointed�Chair�of�the�Committee�on�the�NSTP�Photo�Exhibit�in�2008�and�2009.�This�year,�I�was�offered�the�chairmanship�of�this�exhibit,�but�I�declined�and�instead�suggested�that�new�faces�be�appointed,�so�that�everybody�can�have�the�chance�to�serve.�I�firmly�believe�that�leadership�must�be�done�in rotation.

we�should�take�note�that�there�could�be�no�exhibit�at�all�today�if�the�NSTP�was�not�adopted�by�uE.�It�is�just�fitting�that�we�offer�our�sincerest gratitude to special people who worked hard for the adoption of�the�NSTP�in�this�university,�namely�Dean�Leticia�Cortez,�Mr.�Erwin�Bermillo�and�university�Registrar�Romeo�Q.�Armada.�we�are�also�honored today to include the name of Dr. Ester Albano Garcia because it was during her incumbency as Chairperson of the Commission on higher�Education�when�the�blueprint�of�the�NSTP�was�designed�and�eventually�implemented�under�RA�9163.�when�Dr.�Garcia�retired�from�ChED,�she�was�invited�by�the�late,�venerable�Chairman�of�the�Board,�Dr.�Panfilo�O.�Domingo,�to�be�our�uE�President,�which�she�humbly�accepted.

One�of�those�guests�for�the�past�two�years�cordially�invited�to�the�NSTP�exhibit�and�ribbon-cutting�ceremony�has�just�departed�from�the�world�of�the�living.�It�is�disheartening�to�receive�the�news�that�Registrar�Romeo�Armada�died�yesterday�afternoon�at�the�Mary�Chiles�General�hospital.�wherever�you�are,�Sir�Armada,�may�you�be�happy�and�may�your soul rest in peace. We remember you today, Sir Armada.

Let�us�move�forward�to�the�details�of�this�exhibit.�The�photographs�that�we�are�about�to�see�encapsulate�the�essence�of�service�in�the�spirit�of�pure�volunteerism.�we�can�see�the�contentment�of�heart�in�the�men�and�women�who�offered�their�services�to�people�who�need�attention�and�care.�On�the�other�hand,�those�people�who�received�our�valuable�services�could�feel�the�presence�of�the�great�God�through�the�hands�of�our�student�volunteers�and�teachers.

One�time,�when�I�visited�the�Child�house,�which�is�a�free�dormitory for cancer patients and other ailing people, inside the PCSO Compound�in�Quezon�City,�one�little�boy�with�a�thin�body�and�eye�bags�turning�blue,�about�6�years�of�age,�rushed�towards�me,�embraced�me�with great joy and warmth as if he were my youngest son, touched my face as if he missed me so much, and held my hand as we went inside

The Gospel of Care and Compassion


Editor in ChiefEdilberto�B.�Sulat�Jr.

Editorial AssistantsLolita�M.�Carpina

Jose�Angelo�M.�Vergel�De�Dios

ArtistJames�Patrick�P.�Trinidad

BOArD OF DirECTOrsLucio�C.�TanEster�A.�Garcia

Carmelita�G.�Mateofedeserio�C.�CamaraoJesus�T.�Tanchanco�Sr.

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DIRECTOR�LORETO�T.�GARCIA,�ThE�NEwLY�appointed�Director�of�the�uE�Department�of�Libraries,�recently�visited�the�library�of�the�Kuala�

Lumpur-based�university�of�Malaya�(uM),�reputed�to�be�the�oldest�university�in�Malaysia�and�one�of�the�top�200�universities�in�the�world.�Dir.�Garcia’s�visit�last�June�1�was�to�benchmark�and�link�the�uE�Department�of�Libraries�with�Malaysia’s�oldest�university�library,�which�was�established�in�1959�and�houses�over�a�million�titles.

Komodhi�Thaiveegan,�head�of�the�Academic�Services�of�uM,�led�Dir.�Garcia�to�see�all�the�sections�and�services�available�in�uM’s�four-storey�library�building,�which�includes�color-coded�areas�for�identified�researchers,�special�rooms�and�facilities for graduate students and the blind.

Dir.�Garcia�noted�the�funding�support�for�the�uM�Library�as�well�as�its�updated�collections,�modern�facilities,�extensive�services�and�fully�trained�personnel,�in�line�with�the�development�plans�of�the�uE�Department�of�Libraries�for�the�years to come.

UE Libraries Director Visits Library of Malaysia's Oldest University

UE Libraries Department Director Loreto Garcia flanked by (from left) Komodhi Thaiveegant, Head of Client Services Division of uM, and nor Hazidah awang, academic Services Librarian, during her visit to the university of Malaya Library in early June 2010

for the ocular inspection. I was misty-eyed. He introduced himself, telling me his name was Christian.

I�am�confident�he�does�not�look�like�me,�so�he�is�not,�say,�my�long-lost nephew. He does not look like Santino either. He has a congenital heart problem and it is painful to learn that he will not live�long,�that�his�days�are�numbered.�he�is�from�Iloilo�and�her�lola was her companion. I asked him, “Kahibalo ka Ilonggo?”�and�he replied “Opo, Sir. Nagahambal ako sang Ilonggo. May kambal ako nagahulat sa balay.”�Plainly�translated:�“Can�you�speak�Ilonggo?”�“Yes,�Sir,�I�can�speak�Ilonggo.�I�have�a�twin�brother�waiting�for�me�at�home.”�I�wish�Christian�a�few�more�years�to�live�so�that�he could bond with his twin brother, before he departs from this world to a place where there is no more sickness and pain.

During the accreditation of the science programs of the College�of�Arts�and�Sciences-Manila�last�february�4,�2010,�it�seemed�to�me�that�the�accreditor�was�satisfied�with�the�feedback�of�Barangays�401�and�402,�zone�41,�of�Sampaloc,�Manila,�and�so�she�said�she�would�not�have�to�visit�Gota�de�Leche�anymore.�I�told Dir. Espiritu that the daughter of the owner of Gota is waiting for�the�visit�of�the�accreditor.�Anyway,�we�paid�a�courtesy�visit�to�Gota�de�Leche,�which�roughly�translates�as�“Drop�of�Milk”�and�later�renamed�“La�Proteccion�de�la�Infancia,”�and�remains�across�uE,�along�Lepanto�Street�in�Sampaloc,�Manila.�

The�owner�of�Gota�asked�us�if�uE�could�donate�one�sack�of�milk for distribution to malnourished kids. Since they are part of an adopted barangay for our feeding program, Dir. Espiritu said�that�uE�will�donate�one�sack�depending�on�the�budget.�Dir. Espiritu, Mrs. Aileen Diansuy and I witnessed a number of parents�with�their�children�falling�in�line�to�receive�the�repacked�powdered milk. Some of the parents and kids recognized our faces,�uttering�the�words,�“Mga taga-uE�’yan.”�(I�thought�the�kids�would�say�we�are�the�mascots�of�the�university.)

As�a�teacher�of�NSTP,�I�believe�that�service�first�to�the�least�of�our�fellowmen�comes�first;�the�salary�is�just�secondary.�working�from Monday to Friday, teaching the youth the basic rudiments of academics,�requires�great�wisdom�and�knowledge;�but�working�every�Saturday�for�the�poor�requires�a�big�heart�to�spread�the�gospel of care and compassion.

In�serving�others,�let�us�be�guided�by�the�inspiring�words�of�Mother�Teresa�of�India,�“how�can�we�love�God�whom�we�do�not�see,�if�we�do�not�love�our�neighbors,�whom�we�see,�whom�we�touch,�with�whom�we�live?”�And the most sentimental part�that�she�said�was�this:�“The�poor�give�us�much�more�than�we�give�them.�They’re�such�strong�people,�living�day to day with no food. And�they�never�curse,�never�complain.�we�don’t�have�to�give�them�pity�or�sympathy.�we�have�so�much�to�learn�from�them.”�

God bless us all and our families as we pray for good health, long life and happiness, for us to continue the�mission�of�serving�others�with�love.�


FIfTEEN�uNITS�Of�EN�112�AND�NINE�uNITS�Of�EN�113. That�was�my�teaching�load�last�semester.�Perhaps�many�of�you�would�say�“But�that’s�just�24�units!”�I�guess�only�

language�teachers�can�appreciate�what�having�eight�writing�classes means.

I remember a colleague asking me then how I was going to deal with the paper work and my response was “I don’t know. I�will�just�have�to�do�it.”�The�prelims,�which�delved�into�the�theoretical aspects of writing, was manageable but my problems started�right�after�the�prelims,�when�the�paperwork�became�so�taxing�to�the�point�that�I�would�suffer�from�eyestrain,�tension�headaches�and�sore,�stiff�shoulder�muscles.�My�students�had�already�worked�on�two�or�three�writing�exercises�individually�when I felt that something had to be done if I wanted to keep my sanity.�That�was�when�I�decided�to�use�cooperative�writing�as�a�teaching�strategy�in�my�EN�112�classes.

Truth�be�told,�I�had�some�reservations�about�asking�my�students�to�work�in�pairs,�triads�or�small�groups.�I�used�to�believe�that writing is a solitary task and for a student to learn how to write, he has got to do it all by his lonesome. But then I thought about screenplays and books being co-authored. So how wrong can�it�be�to�ask�my�students�to�write�cooperatively?

And�so�I�let�go�of�my�reservations�and�experimented�with�cooperative�writing�by�asking�my�students�to�do�some�of�the�writing�exercises�in�pairs/triads�or�small�groups�of�five,�where�each member had to write a paragraph of the essay.

I�discovered�that�cooperative�writing�did�not�only�make�my workload manageable but it also enriched the learning experiences�of�the�students.�It�is�a�strategy�that�is�reflective�of�the�paradigm�of�student-centered�collaborative�learning.�Thus,�the�process�of�learning�how�to�write�became�more�interactive�and�meaningful�to�the�students�both�at�the�cognitive�and�the�affect�dimensions.�A�teaching�strategy�is�effective�if�it�is�able�to�facilitate student learning and by this measure I can conclude that this�strategy�works,�as�evidenced�by�the�articulated�views�of�the�students�in�their�reflection�essays—some�of�which�I�would�like�to�

share with you.“I�like�it�best�when�it�is�cooperative�writing.�You�will�have�a�

partner to work with you, you can share and get ideas from one another…�because�I�have�a�partner�who�can�check�and�correct�my�grammar,”�said�Rommel�Talavera,�BSA2B.

“I�love�writing�tasks�conducted�in�pairs�or�in�small�groups.�There�will�be�sharing�of�ideas;�at�the�same�time,�you�can�choose�who�you�want�to�work�with.�It�is�like�having�girl�talk�while�doing a task. For me it is a fun way of learning because I learned from�my�interaction�with�my�partner,”�observed�Audrey�Joy�Crisostomo, BSA2B.

“Thanks…for�the�activities�we�made�in�pairs�and�in�groups.�It made me struggle less, with the help of my classmates. I really appreciate�such�activities�for�they�collect�ideas�that�would�be�of�great contribution without spending too much time, unlike when doing�it�alone,”�commented�Mary�Rose�Relente,�BSA1A.

“writing�in�pairs,�triads�or�small�groups�is�very�essential�for�those�who�don’t�like�writing,”�mused�Jackielyn�Navarro,�BSA1B.

“Doing a writing task in pairs is cool because you share different�ideas�and�give�some�information�regarding�one�topic�and�you�learn,”�declared�Catherine�henson,�1M.

“It is okay to write in pairs because your partner immediately gets to check your grammar and spelling, and if you forget something your partner can immediately think and contribute to your�writing,”�quipped�Juan�Carlos�Soriano,�hRM4B.

This�semester�I�will�be�handling�several�EN112�classes�again.�will�I�use�the�same�strategy?�Of�course�I�will.�will�I�do�it�exactly�the�same�way�I�did�it�last�semester?�Definitely�not.�Reflective�teaching�demands�that�we�use�insights�gained�and�experiences�encountered�to�expand�our�thoughts�and�refine�classroom�procedures.�The�cliché�“Old�dogs�never�learn�new�tricks”�is�plain�gibberish�to�me.�we�are�not�canines.�we�are�humans�gifted�with�the�ability�to�evolve�and�create.�The�challenge�for�us,�educators�in�particular,�is�to�use�this�gift�for�the�optimum�benefit�of�humankind.

CooperativeWriting

in the Language ClassroomBy prof. MA. ViCToriA z. godinEz, ph.d.Department of Languages, College of Arts and Sciences-Caloocan


By Mr. CornElio l. MArCElinoSuperintendent,�Environmental�Services�Office

Sino? Ako?Ah, Oo, pagod rin ako.Tulad�ng�iba�nating�mga�kasama�sa�hanapbuhayNapapagod rin ako.

Sila nga pagkatapos magwalis, naglalampasoNaglilinis ng maduming salaming bintanaNag-iisis ng mantsa sa dingdingNagwawalis ng agiw sa kisame.

Lagi mo silang makikita sa oras ng trabahoNandoon sa puesto, nagmamalaki, masipag atMay�tiyaga.�Ika�nga...�“jingle”�lang�ang�pahinga.

Oo, napapagod din... ako... sila rin.Pero, alam mo, nagpapasalamat akoDahil napagod ako sa pagtatrabaho...!

Marami ngayon...pagod-na-pagod na...Sa paghahanap ng trabaho!

oF tEChnoloGICAl InnoVAtIonS In tEAChInG EnGlIShContinued from page 91

Here are some suggested principles which can help teachers implement technology.

Separate the role of the teacher.1.� It is important to understand the respective�roles�played�by�the�teacher and technology in the learning process; the teacher could�deal�with�the�“fuzzy”�areas�mentioned�above.Teach in a principled way.2. whenever�a�new�technology�emerges (e.g., Web-based learning),�it�is�important�to�go�beyond the wow factor and think

about the pedagogical reasons for using it. Remember, good teaching is always principled.Use technology to complement and 3. enhance what the teacher does.“It is not what it is; it’s what you 4.�do with it.” So it is not, say, the interactive�whiteboard�per�se�which�could�improve�the�learning�experience,�but�how�it�is�used.Do not rely so much on gadgets. 5.�Remember that these are only helpful tools. Mastery of the subject�matter�remains�a�must.�

references:Pete�Sharma,�Innovations�and�Technology�

in�Teaching�English.huw�Jarvis,�Technology�and�Change�in�

English�Language�Teaching�(ELT).E-tivities�with�wiki:�Innovative�Teaching�

of English as a Foreign Language.Lawrence�A.�husick,�More�Than�Just�Tools�

and�Toys:�Teaching�Innovation.Dr.�Allen�webb,�Teaching�with�Technology,�

why�use�Technology�to�Teach�English?

http://www.asian-elf-journal.com/december.

Pagod Na


BARELY�TwO�wEEKS�BEfORE�ThE�SEMESTER�CLOSED, it was raining cats and dogs, outside and inside the campus.�A�steady�flood�blanketed�the�whole�university�

Belt.�The�glass�windows�along�the�corridor�in�her�school�at�the�second�floor�danced�and�swayed;�some�were�broken�into�smithereens,�as�the�concerted�wrath�of�wind�and�rains�devastated�like howling maniacs.

Mari, together with her only friend Rosse, and the whole Philosophy�class�were�viewing�the�Richard�Gere-winona�Ryder�movie�Autumn in New York at the Audio-Visual Room. It’s a poignant�love�story,�but�Mari�abhorred�the�sad�ending.�She�wished there was poetic justice.

when�the�movie�ended,�Mari�hurriedly�exited�the�AVR�without bidding goodbye to her friend, for she would be late for her�next�class.�She�descended�the�stairs�hastily�and�as�she�passed�the�hallway,�she�slipped�and�had�a�bad�fall.�She�could�not�move.�Her whole body became numb, when a man suddenly dashed out.�“Are�you�okay,�Miss?”�he�inquired,�stooping�down�and�extending�his�hands�to�her.

She�could�not�even�reply�due�to�excruciating�pain.�The�man carried her and rushed her downstairs to the nearby clinic. Half-conscious, she saw the face of her rescuer. She could feel the strong�hands�that�lifted�her�whole�body.�The�attending�physician�had�not�reported�yet.�It�was�the�nurse�and�the�assisting�volunteers�who�helped�them.�As�he�laid�her�on�a�makeshift�bed,�she�could�view�the�kind�man.�

“Kindly�assist�her,”�the�man�told�the�clinic�staffers.�I�still�have�a�class.�I’ll�see�if�I�can�come�back.�Thanks.”

“We will, Sir, don’t worry. Dr. De Castro will be here anytime now.”

By prof. MEnAndro M. MorTElDepartment of English, College of Arts and

Sciences-Manila

A sHorT sTory

Rosesfor the

Man in the

Corner


Regaining consciousness, Mari feebly rose up from her cot and asked for him. She would like to thank him, she would like to�talk�to�him,�but�he�had�already�left.�She�called�up�her�mother�to�fetch her at the clinic. Mari narrated the whole story and told her mom about the man.

“Oh,�my�God!”�exclaimed�the�mother.�“That’s�what�I’m�always�advising�you�to�avoid!�Don’t�always�be�in�a�hurry.�haste�makes waste. What if something worse happened to you! God forbid!�Okay,�wait�for�me�there.”

She did not bother to reply to her mom; the knowledge of the whole torturous and embarrassing incident made her shudder. But deep inside, the image and the gesture of the man haunted her.

Her mom came. She heard her talking to the doctor. “Is�she�okay,�Doc?�Does�she�have�any�fractures?”“She’s�fine,�Ma’am,�except�for�some�minor�gashes�and�

scratches.�Kindly�advise�her�to�rest�for�the�whole�day.�You�may�see�her�now.”

When her mom saw her, she was crying. “Good, it’s not so bad�at�all.�Next�time,�be�extra�cautious.�You’re�all�I�have�in�my�life.”�her�mom�hugged�her�and�with�those�endearing�words,�Mari�wept.

She was absent for a day and her mom went to the school to�inform�the�dean�about�the�incident.�The�mother�even�did�her�own sleuthing about that man to possibly thank him and see him personally. When she was home, the mother intimated to Mari about it.

“Did�you�ask�for�his�name,�Mom?”“The�Chairman�of�the�Department�told�me�he’s�Professor�

Andrei Maneja. He’s an alumnus of your school, and he’s been with�the�Department�since�1991.�had�he�not�been�your�teacher?”

“Not�yet,�Mom.�I�have�not�taken�my�two�literature�classes.�Perhaps�next�semester.”��

What a redolent and exotic name, Mari thought to herself. “Anyway,�I�asked�the�Chairman�to�extend�our�gratitude�to�

him.�In�fact,�I’d�even�given�our�numbers�at�home�and�my�cell�number.�Likely,�the�Chairman�will�inform�him�about�it.”�

“Thanks,�Mom.�I�hope�I’ll�see�him.”�“By the way, I was told that he doesn’t report to school on

T-Th-S,�but�merely�on�M-w-f.�Apparently�he�has�some�work�off-campus.�he�must�be�a�very�busy�man�with�such�a�hectic�schedule.�And�one�more�thing:�he�doesn’t�stay�often�at�the�faculty�lounge.�Instead, he is always on his table at the end corner of the faculty office�near�the�Education�building.�I�guess�the�place�is�near�the�spot�where�you�fell.”�

Mari�was�all�aflutter�to�report�to�school�that�Monday.�her�left�knee�still�ached�but�she�didn’t�mind.�She�resolved�to�see the man—Prof. Maneja—and thank him. She was so

anxious�about�the�time�constraint�for�it�was�barely�a�week�before�semester’s�end.�her�craving�to�see�him�intensified,�and�how�she�wished it would rain again, if only to remind him somehow of her. It was, in fact, a sunny Monday morning, and she got so disenchanted, and found herself hoping the day would be as rainy�as�when�she�first�met�him.�

Before�she�went�to�her�class,�she�furtively�made�her�way�to�his�haven.�The�table�and�chair�were�empty.�There�were�no�signs�

of the man. Curious, she approached the place and saw a big picture�under�the�glass�table.�The�facade�and�the�sides�of�the�table�had�computerized�signs:�Information�and�Disciplinary�Officer.�She absentmindedly sat on the chair and was stunned to see his picture.�“Is�this�him?�Or�maybe�this�was�him�in�his�youth?”�She�was�so�dumbfounded�and�she�could�not�take�her�eyes�off�what,�to�her, was an awesome picture.

“hello.�how�are�you�Miss?”She�nearly�fell�off�the�seat�when�she�heard�the�voice.�She�

could�not�utter�a�word.�She�didn’t�notice�him�coming.�It�took�a�few�seconds�before�she�finally�mustered�enough�courage�to�speak.�

“Sir,�I’m�so�sorry,�to�sit�on�your�chair.”�“Oh,�it’s�fine.�Everybody�has�the�right�to�sit�there.�Are�you�

well�now?�I�hope�so!”“Yes, yes, Sir! I came here to see you and thank you

personally.�My�Mom�even�called�on�your�Chairman�and�talked�to�her,�but�unfortunately�you�were�not�there.”�

“Oh,�yeah.�It�was�Tuesday�then,�she�told�me�about�it.�Anyway,�extend�my�regards�to�your�Mom.”�

“I’ll do, Sir. By the way Sir, I’m Mari Magno, the woman you helped,”�she�said,�opting�to�use�woman instead of girl.

“I’m�Mr.�Andrei�Maneja.�I�teach�Literature,�Creative�writing�and all other English subjects, depending on the demand and availability.”

“Sir, I didn’t get to thank you then. My Mom and I are so�grateful�for�your�kind�assistance.�how�I�wish�I�could�have�thanked�you�that�day.”

“It’s nothing, don’t mention it. It’s my pleasure to help anyone. I was so worried for you when it happened. I returned to the�clinic�after�my�class�only�to�know�that�somebody�had�fetched�you�already.�I�presume�it�was�your�Mom.”

“Yes�it�was,�Sir.”“So,�how�are�you�now?�No�fractures?�Does�it�still�hurt?”She would like to tell him it’s nothing now. She would like to

even�shake�his�hand.�But�before�she�could�do�it,�he�extended�his�hands to her.

“Oh,�it’s�almost�9:30.�I’ll�have�my�second�class�now;�I�have�to�go.�I’m�very�sorry.�See�you,�Mari.�Goodbye.”

As�he�left�the�hallway,�she�gazed�upon�him�and�noticed�how�taller he was than she. She would like to follow him but her feet were�glued�to�the�floor�and�she�could�not�move.�“I�will�see�him�again,�I�will�talk�to�him�again,”�she�whispered.��

Mari went straight to her Philosophy class. She seated herself beside Rosse at the back. She could not forget him.

Her professor began asking the class, one by one, regarding their�opinions�and�reflections�about�Autumn in New York. A female student rose from her seat and commented, “I think it’s improper that�this�young�woman�fell�in�love�with�that�much�older�man,�the�same�way�it’s�inappropriate�for�the�man�to�fall�in�love�with�the woman, considering their big age gap. It’s a May-December affair.�The�man,�I�believe,�was�being�opportunistic,�being�a�rich�man�of�many�ways�and�means.�Did�he�not�take�advantage�of�the�situation?”�Another�student�seconded�and�affirmed�her�idea.�Some�students�chorused�to�reaffirm�it.�

Mari�was�peeved�by�the�answers.�She�raised�her�hand,�signalling to her Professor her intention to retort. Once she stood,


there was a deafening silence.“Sir,�I�honestly�believe�we�are�no�gods�to�pass�judgement.�

Can�we�blame�the�young�woman�to�fall�in�love�with�the�much�older�man,�much�the�same�way�this�man�fell�in�love,�head�over�heels,�with�the�young�woman?”�

She found herself articulately defending the two main characters.

She�continued,�“To�quote�from�The Little Prince, It is only with�the�heart�that�one�can�see.�what�is�essential�is�invisible�to�the�naked�eye.”�

“furthermore,�if�I�may�be�allowed,�Sir,�to�speak�in�Tagalog,�I�would�like�to�invoke�this�poetic�stanza�from�Florante at Laura:�‘Kung sa biglang tingin ay bubot at masaklap, palibhasa’y hilaw at mura ang balat, subalit kung nanamnamin ang sa lamang lasap, masasarapan din ang sa babasang pantas.”

“In�conclusion,�Sir,�to�quote�from�the�Bible,�‘Judge�not�that�you�will�not�be�judged,�and�always�remember�that�love�is�the�most�wonderful�gift�that�God�has�given�us;�and�just�like�a�gift,�it�must�be�graciously�received�and�bestowed.�It�is�for�this�reason�that�God�has�given�us�his�only�begotten�Son�to�save�and�redeem�us�from�our�sins�and�transgressions.�Everyone�is�free�to�love�and�to�be�loved,�regardless�of�age,�religion,�creed,�belief,�nationality�and�status.’”�

There�was�a�strident,�thundering�applause.�Mari’s�professor�could�hardly�believe�it.�Some�of�her�co-students�gave�her�a�standing�ovation.�“That�was�remarkable�and�exemplary,”�the�teacher said. Later, when the class was dismissed, the professor enjoined her to stay while her friend Rosse waited for her outside.

“Miss�Magno,�I�would�like�you�to�join�the�forensic�Club�next�semester.�I’m�one�of�the�advisers�there.�I’m�pretty�sure�you’ll�be�one�of�our�best�debaters.�You�have�just�proven�it�today.�we�badly�need�students�like�you�who�are�smart,�brilliant�and�gutsy.”

“Thank�you,�Sir.�I�appreciate�it.�I’ll�do�my�optimum�best�to�join�it.”

her�friend�gave�her�a�pat�on�her�shoulder.�“You’re�indeed�brains�and�beauty.�I’ll�treat�you�to�lunch,�Mari.�Your�eloquent�speech had enlightened the whole class and Professor Orate. C’mon,�let’s�go�to�Jollibee.”

As�they�made�their�shortcut�to�the�Recto�exit,�she�asked�Rosse�about her other subjects.

“have�you�taken�your�literature�classes?”“Yup,�but�my�first�literature�class�was�boring.�My�teacher�

merely�gave�us�long�readings,�long�discussions�and�long�exams,�unlike�my�second�literature�mentor.�he�was�cool,�affable,�approachable and discreet. He always smiled. His style is distinctively�different�from�the�rest.�he�didn’t�give�quizzes�and�long�exams,�except�for�the�prelim�period.�Our�midterms�and�finals�were�all�oral.�he�despised�written�exams.�he�preferred�unorthodox,�unconventional�and�innovative�techniques�and�methodologies.�There’s�something�odd�and�strange�about�him.�He always stayed in that nook at the end corner of the faculty office.�he�seemed�to�be�a�very�lonely�man.�I�always�saw�him�there,�writing. He seldom mingled with his colleagues. I don’t know why�he�was�always�there.”�

“Are�you�referring�to�Prof.�Maneja?”“Yes.�how�do�you�know�him?�Your�intuition�is�great!”�She would like to tell her the short and the long tail of the

story, but she suddenly dismissed the idea. Her friend watched her�face�keenly�and�there�was�a�flicker�in�her�eyes�to�betray�her�feelings.

That�night�at�home,�Mari�sat�much�longer�on�their�veranda�without�her�knowing�it.�She�reflected�on�the�way�he�elegantly spoke, how he casually dressed, his easy gait, his

light�movement,�his�peculiar�actuation�and,�foremost,�she�could�not forget that warm touch of his hands.

“Mari,�it’s�late�at�night�now,”�her�mother�said.�“Please�go�to�bed.�You’ve�been�there�for�almost�two�hours.�You�have�your�classes�early�tomorrow.”

her�Mom�then�sat�with�her,�having�a�motherly�hunch�that�Mari might be plagued by some problems. “What’s bothering you?�Does�it�still�hurt?�Are�you�okay�now?”�

Her mother held her hands warmly.“I�wish�your�Dad�had�never�deserted�us.�he’s�so�

irresponsible,�callous,�selfish�and�an�inveterate�liar.�he�can’t�live�without�women.�he�chose�that�young�woman�instead�of�us.�The�last�time�I�heard�of�them,�they’re�having�a�baby�and�they�migrated�to�the�States.�I’ve�never�heard�of�them�the�past�15�years.�My�only�consolation is you. I don’t know how I could take this trauma without�you.”�

Teary-eyed,�she�kissed�and�embraced�Mari�tenderly.She comforted her mother. “Don’t worry, Mom, I’ll always be

with�you.�forget�him.�Time�will�come�that�he�would�realize�that�he�made�the�wrong�decision.”�

honestly,�Mari�had�not�even�thought�of�her�father.�She�was�barely�six�years�old�when�he�left�them,�and�she�could�not�remember�any�indelible�or�significant�moments�that�could�make�her miss him. She practically grew up with her Mom as her doting,�combined�mother�and�father.�She�has�never�even�rued�such a loss.

Anyway,�Mari�knows�how�much�love�and�affection�her�mother�showers�upon�her.�She�will�forever�cherish�her�mother’s�unselfishness�and�her�sacrifices.�She�has�even�deprived�and�denied herself of her own happiness. How, she hopes, one day her Mom would tell her she would marry another man. She would not relent. She would want her to be happy.

On�her�bed,�a�flood�of�thoughts�filled�her�mind�again.�She�would like to sleep but she could not. She held on to her big Teddy�bear�and�kissed�it�until�the�crowd�of�thoughts�buried�her�into deep slumber.

Was�she�dreaming?�She�was�thrown�into�a�river�bank�after�accidentally�falling�on�its�side.�She�was�carried�away by the strong, cascading current. She would

like to get out of the mess, but she was so helpless. She was approaching�the�mouth�of�the�sea,�with�a�big�wave�threatening�to�devour�her.�She�was�gasping�for�breath,�until�she�was�totally�submerged into the deep sea bed.

The�last�thing�she�recalled�was�that�she�was�lying�on�the�shore.�A�man�was�trying�to�revive�her�until�she�regained�her�consciousness.

“You�were�swept�by�the�wave,�I�saw�you�going�down,�so�I�dove�to�pull�you�out.”

She woke up and knew it was a nightmare. Who was that


diver?�why�would�she�be�plunged�into�sea�from�the�river?She suddenly thought of Mr. Maneja.

Mari could not forget that Friday morning when she passed by his watering hole. Prof. Maneja was busy writing something. She could see from her distance the

pen�in�his�right�hand.�he�was�in�a�contemplative�and�meditative�mood.

She would like to approach him but she dillydallied a bit, for she�might�disturb�his�quietude.�why�does�he�prefer�to�stay�there�in the dark nook? Why doesn’t he stay in the faculty room? Is he anti-social? Or does he want to be far from the madding crowd? Could�he�have�some�problems?�

Those�questions�perennially�bothered�her.�Perhaps�she�would�ask him one day when she has the chance.

She�was�about�to�leave�the�place�when�he�sprang�from�his�seat.

“hey,�Mari.�what’s�up?�what�can�I�do�for�you?�Do�you�have�classes?�Sorry,�I�was�just�penning�some�verses.”

“Sir, I’m so sorry I disturbed you. I just would like to ask you something�about�your�classes�next�semester.”

“No,�it’s�okay.�Come�here.�Please�be�seated.”“No�more,�Sir,�thank�you.�I’ve�been�sitting�the�whole�hour�in�

my�class.”“I�don’t�know�my�schedule�yet�for�next�semester,�but�surely�

I’ll�have�Philippine�Literature,�world�Literature,�Creative�writing�and perhaps Literary Criticism. By the way, what course do you take�and�what�year�are�you�in?”

“I’ll�be�in�my�fourth�year�as�an�accounting�student�next�semester,�Sir,�if�I’ll�have�no�failing�grades.�I’m�planning�to�take�the�two�literature�subjects�next�semester,�or�perhaps�this�summer.�I�have�to�finish�all�non-major�subjects,�Sir,�so�I�could�concentrate�more�on�my�accounting�subjects.”�

“Oh, good. Hope to see you then. Pray that you’ll be in one of my sections. By the way, I’m here merely on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays. I don’t teach during summer. You see, I’m�supervising�four�little�companies�on�Tuesdays,�Thursdays,�Saturdays,�and�I�even�work�on�Sundays.�I�could�not�just�give�up�my�teaching�stint�because�it’s�my�first�job�and�my�passion.�I�love�to educate, enlighten and inspire young people like you…

“Yet�I�wish�I�could�cease�teaching.�I’ve�been�teaching�for�the�past�30�years,�12�years�in�different�colleges�and�universities,�and�18�years�here.�Maybe,�when�my�youngest�son�finishes�his�Dentistry course in two years. He’ll be in third-year Dentistry proper�next�semester.�he�is�as�young�as�you�are.�I�hope�you’ll�find�time�to�meet�him.�he’s�so�engrossed�with�his�studies�that�he�doesn’t�even�have�time�for�love.�I�learned�from�his�sister�that�he�doesn’t�have�a�girlfriend�yet.�I�have�been�setting�him�up�on�blind�dates with some beautiful girls but he doesn’t seem to welcome the�notion.”�

“You�are�very�lucky,�Sir,�to�have�a�studious�son�like�him.�Anytime,�Sir,�you�can�set�the�day�so�I�can�see�him�personally.”�

Mari wanted to say the opposite, that she was not interested, but she did not want to disappoint him. She would like to tell him that,�all�her�life,�she�never�entertained�the�thought�of�welcoming�suitors. Many times during her freshman year, she had a lot of suitors, like PJ, Duds, Rian, Jasper and Ding, but she all turned

them�down.�her�mother�would�have�been�fine�with�her�having�one,�but�the�thought�did�not�even�cross�her�mind.�She�would�rather spend time and burn the midnight oil with her accounting books�than�have�a�suitor.�

It�was�the�last�day�of�the�final�exam.�Mari�had�a�heavy�heart�for�she�would�not�see�him�for�quite�sometime.�

After�her�last�exam,�she�made�her�way�to�his�nest.�Perhaps,�she�would�see�him�there.�when�she�arrived,�not�even�a shadow of him loomed there so she decided to go to the Department�Chairman’s�office�to�inquire�on�his�whereabouts.�

“he�was�here�this�morning,”�the�Department�Chairman�said.�“I�don’t�know�if�he�had�already�left...�Ah!�Now,�I�remember.�why�don’t you check if he’s still in the multipurpose hall. I understand he’s wrapping up his ‘drama presentation’ for the day. He does not�give�final�exams.�Instead�he�groups�his�classes�for�them�to�present�short�plays.”

“Thank�you�very�much,�Ma’am,”�Mari�replied.She�hurriedly�left�her�room�and�proceeded�to�that�hall�on�

the�fifth�floor.�The�door�was�ajar,�but�conspicuously�seen�at�the�entrance door was a tarpaulin that read “Group V Presents ‘Zita’ by�Arturo�Rotor.”�

She stepped in and from a distance she saw that there were performers�on�the�lavishly�decorated�stage.�She�inched�her�way�in�and�looked�for�him.�There�were�about�a�hundred�students�in�uniform watching. On a corner, she posted herself and saw him seated at the center, near the stage.

The�curtain�was�drawn;�the�house�lights�went�off,�the�stage�lights�went�on,�and�a�scene�unfolded.�The�main�character,�who�was in a coat and tie, was dancing with a beautiful girl in an elegant�gown�to�the�music�of�“Moon�River.”�She�could�not�take�her�eyes�off�the�performers.�It�was�a�very�romantic�scene.�She�envied�the�girl�on�the�stage.�

When the music and dancing stopped, a man dressed in camisa�chino�entered�and�handed�a�letter�to�the�man�in�a�coat�and�tie.�The�coat-and-tie�man�paused�for�a�while,�then�he�tore�the�letter�to�pieces.�Then�he�knelt,�picking�up�the�pieces�and�putting�the�letter�back�together�just�like�a�puzzle.�

The�woman�asked,�“why�did�you�tear�the�letter�if�you�must�put�the�pieces�back�together�again?”

The�man,�bewildered,�responded,�“zita,�someday�you�will�also�do�this�and�someday�you’ll�understand.”�

The�curtain�was�dropped�and�the�lights�went�off.�There�were�students clapping, thinking it was the end of the presentation. Mr. Maneja�stood,�shouting,�“Observe�decorum,�please!”�A�deafening�silence followed.

The�curtain�was�drawn�again�and�the�stage�lights�went�back�on. A new scene unfolded.

The�woman�from�the�previous�scene�was�now�in�front�of�a�big�mirror,�putting�rouge�on�her�face.�She�had�a�rose�with�a�long�stem�and�put�it�on�her�hair.�Suddenly,�her�fingers�bled;�a�thorn�had�dug�rather�deeply�into�her�flesh.�She�screamed,�“Oh�my�God!�Oh�my�God!�where�is�Mr.�Reteche?�where�is�he?”�

A man entered. It was the same man in camisa chino in the earlier�scene.�he�handed�her�a�letter,�which�said�“he�couldn’t�come;�he�requested�me�to�give�me�this�letter�to�you,�zita.”�She�was�sobbing�and,�on�impulse,�she�tore�up�the�letter.�Yet�later�she�knelt�


on�the�floor�and�was�putting�the�pieces�back�together.�What a prophecy! Wasn’t it the same thing that this Mr. Reteche

did in the preceding scene, Mari wondered silently. “I will read the full�story.�Perhaps,�I�missed�some�scenes.”�she�uttered.�

The�curtain�closed�then�opened�again.�The�director�of�the�play�came�out�to�introduce�the�different�cast�members.�Everybody�gave�a�big�round�of�applause.�Some�even�whistled�stridently.�

Later,�the�crowd�members�elbowed�their�way�to�the�exit,�some�whispering�and�uttering�encomiums�and�bravos�about�the�performers.�Mari�waited�for�awhile�until�everybody�had�left�except�for�the�performers,�who�were�cleaning�the�mess�on�the�raised�platform.�Prof.�Maneja�was�quick�to�notice�her�presence.�

“were�you�here�from�the�outset,”�he�inquired.�“Did�you�watch�the�whole�presentation?�That’s�my�final�exam�to�all�my�classes.�You�see,�students�do�detest�the�idea�of�having�orthodox,�traditional�ways�of�teaching.�I’ve�experimented�with�all�these�innovative,�creative�and�novel�strategies�and�techniques.�I�staunchly�believe�they�learn�more�in�this�way.”

“Okay,�Sir,”�Mari�replied.�“Sir,�I�asked�your�Chairman�about�your�itinerary�since�today�is�the�last�day�of�the�finals.�She�told�me�you might be here, Sir, and I’m glad to see you’re here. I didn’t see�all�of�the�scenes�but�I�finished�the�last�two�scenes.�It’s�an�exemplary�and�outstanding�presentation.�Sir,�do�you�have�a�hard�copy�of�that�story?�I�would�like�to�read�it�from�the�beginning.”�

“Sure. Wait for me in my watering hole. I’ll lend you the book on�Philippine�Literature�that�has�it.�You’ll�love�all�the�short�love�stories there…

“Read Zita�first,�then�Dead Stars, Sunset, Love in the Cornhusk, even Purple Heart and Love to Sell.�If�I�still�have�The Sounds of Sunday,�I’ll�also�give�it�to�you.”

“Thank�you,�Sir.”he�left�hurriedly�after�bidding�goodbye�to�Mari�and�to�the�

group. As he descended the stairs, she followed him. She could have�followed�him�anywhere�in�the�world.�She�waited�for�her�at�his place of refuge until he approached her.

“Here is the literature book I told you about, Mari. I was able to�retrieve�the�copy�of�Kerima�Polotan’s�works.�Take�good�care�of�these.�I’ll�be�away�maybe�for�quite�sometime.�Next�week,�I’ll�be�in�Sydney and Melbourne for some pressing appointments. Hope I’ll see you during the opening of classes in June. I don’t know when I’ll�be�back.�This�is�not�a�vacation�but�rather�part�of�my�tedious�job.�I’m�dying�to�have�a�long�respite.”�

Before parting, he held her hands and gently kissed her forehead.

She was completely speechless. She felt as if the earth shook. He noticed it perhaps for she looked pale and wan.

Finally, she spoke. “Sir, why do you always stay here? More often�than�not,�when�you’re�not�in�class,�why�do�you�opt�to�stay�here�instead�of�the�faculty�lounge,�or�maybe�the�library?”�Those�were�not�the�questions�she�wanted�to�ask.�She�wanted�to�know�more about his life, but she lost courage.

“It’s�a�long�story,�Mari.�I�belong�to�a�very�poor�family.�I’m�the�eldest�in�a�brood�of�ten.�My�father�was�a�government�employee,�my�mother�was�a�fish�market�vendor.�we�lived�a�hand-to-mouth�existence…�

“Modesty aside, I was a consistent honor student from grade one�to�fourth-year�high�school.�That�was�the�big�reason�why�I�insisted�and�persisted�in�my�schooling.�That�was�the�only�way�to�bail�out�my�parents�and�my�siblings�from�the�quagmire�of�poverty.�Later�on,�I�exerted�a�lot�of�effort�to�look�for�employment;�fortunately,�I�landed�a�lowly�job�in�a�construction�firm.�I�worked�in�the�morning�shift�from�6�a.m.�to�3�in�the�afternoon,�while�studying�in�the�late�afternoon�’til�evening.�It�took�me�eight�years�to�finish�my�four-year�English�course.�I�had�to�drop�subjects�sometimes�due�to�extreme�fatigue�and�pressure…�

“how�I�envied�my�co-students�then�who�had�well-to-do�parents!�I�was�deprived�of�the�little�pleasures�most�students�enjoyed in those days. How I wish I were born of rich parents. That’s�the�absurdity,�paradox�and�irony�of�life.�I�still�recall�my�harrowing�experiences�from�those�years.�I�had�no�shoes�at�all,�and�I had to content myself by donning sandals I made out of spare tires.�I�had�only�two�pairs�of�pants�and�two�shirts:�one�for�my�work, and one for school. How many times was I famished, such that when I could no longer contain it, I’ll just go to the comfort room,�open�the�faucet�and�fill�my�empty�stomach�with�tap�water�to�relieve�my�hunger.�There�were�even�times�when�I�walked�from�this�school�to�the�long�stretch�of�Dewey�Boulevard�up�to�Buendia,�because I had no jeepney fare…

“These�are�the�reasons�why�this�place,�right�here,�has�been�my watering hole, holding symbolic meaning, and has been part�of�my�entire�life.�This�place�has�been�a�living�witness�to�my�frustrations,�sorrows�and�despairs.�This�is�where�I�learned�to�write�my�first�love�stories�and�poems.�This�is�where�I�found�solace�and serenity, my nest of despondency and happiness…

“When I was reunited with my alma mater, I thought of�requesting�the�Office�of�the�Director�for�Administrative�Services�to�grant�me�a�small�table�and�a�chair�where�I�can�stay.�fortunately,�my�request�was�granted.�This�is�also�why�I�seldom�stay�in�the�faculty�lounge�or�even�in�the�library.�I�find�my�solitary�confinement�here�a�panacea�to�the�shams�and�broken�dreams�of�this�imperfect�world,�and�a�tool�in�my�quest�for�creativity�and�imagination.�Severing�this�nest�from�myself�would�be�tantamount�to�my�poetic�death.”

She�was�touched�by�his�poignant�revelations.�She�saw�tears�forming in his reddened eyes. She wanted to hug him but she thought otherwise, out of propriety.

Before�he�left,�he�pressed�her�small�hands�again�and�bade�goodbye�to�her.�her�heart�pitied�him.�She�wished�he�could�have�stayed there much longer.

That�night�she�started�to�read�Zita. She would like to amply discern its incomprehensible parts, like those last two, identical scenes�of�the�dramatization.�After�she�turned�the�first�three�pages,�she came across a mysterious composition. She couldn’t help but go�back,�perusing�it�again�and�again:�

“Moths are not supposed to know, they only come to the light for�the�light�is�so�exquisitely�tinted,�perfumed�and�decorated�with�pearls and diamonds; there’s no way to resist it. Moths do not even�know�that�they�are�moths�until�their�wings�are�burned.”

The�passages�plagued�her.�She�hardly�understood�it.�She�resolved�to�ask�him�about�these�profound,�figurative�lines�once�


they met again. She read Zita once, twice, thrice, until she tired her eyes and

fell into a deep sleep.

She�was�panting�heavily.�She�was�submerged�into�the�deep�sea�bed.�She�was�almost�dead�until�a�diver�took�her�and�brought�her�to�the�surface.�he�heftily�towed�her�flaccid�body�

to�the�shore.�A�flock�of�fishermen�rushed�to�them;�she’s�alive,�but�alas,�the�diver�was�cold�and�dead.�

She got up and she wept. It was another nightmare.

Boredom�almost�killed�Mari.�Two�months�was�too�long�to�wait.�She�had�practically�read�all�the�love�short�stories,�essays�and�love�sonnets�in�that�book�lent�to�her.�

At least, she had whiled away her time. She was transformed into a literary enthusiast; abruptly and dramatically, she’s now a budding bibliophile. She wished it was the opening of the new school year already. She would impress him in class.

her�mother�instinctively�noted�her�complete�change�and�her�sudden predilection for literary pieces. Her mother had known her�all�these�years�since�she�was�a�young�girl,�but�never�had�she�asked�her�about�much,�nor�meddled�into�her�privacy�except�when she looked disillusioned and disenchanted. Anyway, Mari was�pretty�sure�her�mother�would�understand�whatever�change�becomes�her.�After�all,�she�was�young�once�just�like�Mari.�

In�the�previous�vacations�before�Mari�met�Prof.�Maneja,�she�never�felt�such�ennui�and�drudgery.�Either�her�mother�would�invite�her�to�travel�abroad,�or�to�Batangas,�where�her�grandma�has�a�big�vacation�house�adjacent�to�the�fishing�village.�Mari�loved�to�commune�with�nature,�especially�oceans�and�rivers.�She�liked�to�wade and play frantically in the beach where the ripples would wash�her�feet.�She�was�fond�of�collecting�colored�shells�scattered�all�over�the�shoreline.�She�appreciated�watching�fishermen�hauling their nets, most especially when she saw their teeming catches�of�different�fishes.�

How many times had she ridden on small boats paddled by her�angler�cousin,�Tito�Leo,�while�breathing�the�fresh,�cool�sea�breeze that would also gently run across her long hair. How she missed�the�lovely�sight�of�women�queued�along�the�river�banks�washing, paddling and rinsing their laundry, and of young, innocent�boys�and�girls�diving�and�jumping�from�the�pukot and katig�of�fishing�boats�docked�on�the�beach.�

She enjoyed all of these enormously, more than the hustle and bustle of city life. But now, she would rather immerse herself in that literature book he lent her, sating her pining to fathom the complexities�and�mysteries�of�those�love�stories�and�poems.��

Summer�finally�ended.�The�new�school�year�was�looming.�Mari�decided�to�go�to�the�school�and�inquire�about�when�she can enroll.

She was already dressed up when she noticed one of the upper�buttons�of�her�most�favorite�checkered�blouse�was�missing.�She asked their household help, Irene, to locate their sewing kit. Irene�volunteered�to�mend�it�for�her�but�she�insisted.�

She�removed�the�dress�and�began�sewing�in�the�new�button.�

She�was�nearly�finished�when�she�suddenly�pricked�her�finger.�The�needle�dug�deeply�into�her�flesh�and�fresh�blood�oozed�from�her�bleeding�finger.�She�quickly�sucked�on�it�and�spat�lightly.�She�hurriedly�left�the�house,�not�bothering�to�put�anything�to�help�heal the wound.

Somehow,�she�felt�very�strange�and�her�heartbeat�grew�faster.�It was nothing, she comforted herself.

from�the�gate�to�the�Admission�Office,�she�could�hardly�pass�the�sea�of�humanity.�There�were�new�faces�and�unfamiliar�students. She was like a needle in a haystack. Finally, she reached the�CAS�faculty�Office�only�to�find�the�long�queue�of�enrollees.�She edged out her way until she came to the end of the line. She was�looking�for�familiar�faces�but�her�efforts�were�futile;�she�saw�mostly Korean, Chinese and Iranian students.

After�almost�half�an�hour,�she�had�her�turn�at�the�faculty�office.�She�perspired�profusely,�tired�from�the�long�standing.

“Please be seated, hija.�what�can�I�do�for�you,”�inquired�the�Department Chair.

“Ma’am, is it possible for me to get the sections of Professor Maneja this semester? I would like to enroll my last two English subjects.”

The�Department�Chair�was�speechless�for�a�few�seconds.�Mari noticed her melancholic, strange appearance. Finally, she broke her silence.

“Hija,�have�you�not�read�the�obituary�pages?�we�from�the�English Department went to Batangas to pay our last respects to him.�he�passed�away�three�weeks�ago�and�was�given�necrological�services�by�his�relatives�and�friends�in�the�province.�At�least,�we�were�able�to�attend�it.�I’m�so�sorry.”

Teary-eyed,�Mari�rushed�out�of�the�room.�She�could�not�believe�it.�She�must�be�dreaming.�The�fears�and�apprehensions�now�came�vividly�to�her.�She�wanted�to�scream�but�there�was�no�voice�at�all.�what�would�it�matter�now?�for�the�first�time�in�her�entire�life,�she�was�sobbing�heavily.�

She found herself plodding her way to his watering hole. There,�despite�the�tears�flooding�her�eyes,�she�saw�a�young,�good-looking man seated on his chair. As she drew nearer, she saw a few�lit�candles�on�the�table�and�bouquets�of�roses�scattered�on�the�foot of the table.

The�man�sprang�up�from�his�seat.�he�looked�very�familiar�to�her. He was the man in the picture on the glass table.

“Are�you�the�son�of�Professor�Maneja?”�she�asked.“Yes,�I’m�Mennandro,�his�youngest�son.”“I’m�Mari�Magno.�Your�Dad�had�told�me�about�you.”They�seemed�to�know�each�other�for�quite�some�time.�As�she�

wiped�her�tears,�he�approached�her,�and�extended�his�hands�to�her.�They�held�their�hands�for�so�long,�they�forgot�they�were�both�strangers.�It�was�like�the�first�time�she�held�the�hands�of�his�Dad.�unknowingly�and�inexplicably,�she�buried�her�face�into�his�chest,�until she became aware of her action. His t-shirt got wet with her tears. He drew a handkerchief from his pocket, and he gently wiped her teary eyes.

She thought that was the end of her dream. But through this young�man,�a�glimmer�of�hope�flickered�before�her,�and�a�new�dawning had just begun.


CoMplETEd proJECTs(Project Title / Total Cost / Handlers)

Manila CampusRenovation of the DRRM office1. ,�G/f,�POD-CIT�Building�/�p2,335,000.00�/�by�the�Administration�and�the Specialty Contractor.repair, renovation and Conversion of facilities at the 2. College of Arts and sciences for the pACUCoA visit p580,000.00

Conversion�of�the�Communication�Arts�a. Department�Chair’s�Office�into�faculty�Consultation�Room,�G/f,�CAS�BuildingConstruction/installation�of�sink�with�splashboard�b. at�the�CAS�faculty�President’s�OfficeRepair of tablet chairsc. Purchase�and�installation�of�aluminum/glass�d. bulletin board.Repair�of�Cubicles�at�CAS�staff�areae. Selective�Repainting�of�walls/ceilings�and�hallwaysf. Provision�of�sliding�glass�doors�with�lock�for�the�g. existing�shelves�in�the�Speech�Laboratory.

Additional two computer laboratory rooms3. ,�2/f,�SfC�Building�/�p1,122,000.00 /�by�the�Administration.Construction of the Mechanical Engineering 4. Laboratory, Stall No. 03, G/F, Engineering Building /�p380,000.00�/�by�the�Administration�and�a�Specialty�Contractor.Construction of prayer rooms for Muslims5. ,�G/f,�CAS�Building�/�p100,000�/�by�the�Administration.relocation of the 6. Dawn and the student Government offices to the old relegation room,�3/f,�Engineering�Building�/�p165,000�/�by�the Administration and a Specialty Contractor.supply of new 7. fiberglass Tablet Chairs�/�p2,160,000.00�/�by�hitech Fiberglass Specialist.

Caloocan CampusConstruction of the iQuAME and Accreditation 1. room�/�p258,000.00�/�by�the�Administration.Construction of the ECE/CoE Tool Room2. �/�p531,000.000/�by�the�Administration.Construction of the oJT and Job Placement office3. �/�p165,000.00�/�by�the�Administration.

ongoing proJECTs(Project Title / Target Completion Date /

Progress / Cost / Handlers)

Manila CampusConstruction of ventilated Chemical Cabinets 1. and Chemical Table for Biological storage room, 4/f,�Education�Building�/�100%�/�p97,000.00�/�by�the�Administration and a Specialty Contractor.Construction of Built-in cabinets2. ,�3/f,�Education�Bldg.,�(hRM�Chinaware,�etc)�/�75%�/�p118,500.00�/�by�the�Administration�and�a�Specialty�Contractor.�(Remarks:�Administration work substantially completed. Supply and�installation�of�cabinet�glass�doors:�for�awarding.)repainting of CAs laboratory stockrooms3. ,�3/f,�4/f,�and�5/f,�Education�Building�/�100%�/�p67,000.00�/�by�the�Administration.renovation of fumehood4. ,�ED�407,�Education�Building�/�85%�/�p36,000.00�/�by�the�Administration�and�a�Specialty�Contractor.�(Remarks:�Administration�work�substantially�completed,�18�Dec.�2009.�Remaining�work:�supply/installation�glass�doors�by�others.)

We are pleased to report the following accomplishments from 1 January to 30 April 2010.

The new College of engineering-Manila Student Council Office

I n f r a s t r u c t u r e r e P O r tBy Engr. AUgUsTo M. VAldEs,�Officer-in-Charge,�Department�of�Administrative�Services


Repairs/Renovations at the College of Dentistry for 5. the pACUCoA Accreditation�/�99.17%�/�p330,000.00

Relocation of the patient’s waiting area, from the a. G/f�Gastambide�main�lobby�to�the�G/f�Dentistry�lobby�/�100%�/�Completed�by�the�Administration�and a Specialty Contractor. Transfer�of�folding�partition,�from�5/f�audio�visual�b. room�(room�509)�to�the�3/f,�between�simulator�laboratory�rooms�301�and�303.�/�100%Repainting�of�the�dental�infirmaries,�classrooms/c. hallways�and�lobbies�/�100%Repair�of�the�vinyl�tile�floorings�at�the�4/f�and�5/f�d. classrooms�/�100%Expansion�of�the�cadaver�dissection�room�/�95%�/�e. by the Administration.Relocation�of�the�Dentistry�locker�room�at�the�G/f,�f. POD-CIT�Building�/�100%�/�by�the�Administration.

Automatic Sliding Glass Doors at G/F, 2/F, College of 6. dentistry�/�100%�/�p341,000.000 /�by�the�Administration�and a Specialty Contractor.Repair/Replacement of Floor Finishes, 3rd to 5th 7. floors (21 classrooms), College of Dentistry�/�for�scheduling�on�May�4,�2010�/�by�the�Administration.Rewaterproofing of the Deck Roof, Education 8. Building�/�June�15,�2010�/�15%�/�P3,350,000.00�/�by�Rebtrade. Proposed Renovation/Upgrading Works, College 9. of Engineering�/�25%�/�p2,435,000.00�/�by�the�

Administrator�and�a�Specialty�Contractor�(Remarks:�Remaining work are on hold due to the ongoing structural�retrofitting�works.)

Renovation�of�the�College�of�Engineering�Office�/�a. for scheduleExpansion�of�Engineering�Library�/�for�scheduleb. Relocation�of�faculty�Office�at�the�former�c. Dawn Office,�2/f,�Engg�Building�/�for�scheduleConstruction�of�Additional�open�shelves/cabinets�/�d. 100%�/�by�the�Administration.

Caloocan CampusUpgrading of the Helipad1. �/�March�20,�2010�/�5%�/�P675,000.00�/�by�the�Administration.�(Remarks:�Painting on the Helipad markings were completed on 13�March�2010.�Remaining�work:�

Supply/installation�of�glass�door�at�the�equipment�a. cabinet,�to�be�sourced�by�Purchasing�Office.�Supply�of�fire�axe,�to�be�sourced�by�Purchasing�b. Office.�fabrication/installation�of�safety�net�at�the�helipad.�c. Additional�requirement�issued�by�CAAP�that�was�forwarded�by�Basic�holdings�Aviation�to�the�Dept.�of�Engineering�on�20�April�2010.

Renovation of Lobby/Hallway at the Administration 2. Bldg. /�for�schedule.proposed repair of Athlete’s Quarters3. �/�for�schedule.�

One of the two Muslim Prayer rooms (this one for men) located inside the International Students’ Lounge in the CaS Manila Building

New fiberglass tablet chairs at an SFC Building classroom


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Management�Accounting:�Information for Managing and Creating Value. c2008.�

Management Accounting Best Practices: A Guide for the Professional Accountant. c2007.

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Orient: The Philippines in a Shell. c2007.

Knight, Cher Krause. Public Art: Theory, Practice and Populism. c2008.�

Ching, Francis D. K. Architecture: Form, Space & Order.�3rd�ed.�c2007.�

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De Jong, Cees W. New Poster Art. c2008.

Fisher, Dean. Teach Yourself Visually Drawing.�c2008.�

Speert, Betsy. Great Color & Pattern Collection.�c2007.�

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Statistics.�7th�ed.�c2009.�Brechner, Robert A. Contemporary

Mathematics for Business and Consumers.�5th�ed.�c2009.�

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Bowerman, Bruce L. Business Statistics in Practice.�5th�ed.�c2009.�

Bowman, Judith. Don’t Take the Last Donut: New Rules of Business Etiquette. c2007.�

Capela, John J. Import/Export for Dummies.�c2008.

Chaney, Lillian Hunt. The Essential Guide to Business Etiquette.�c2007.�

Curwin, Jon. Quantitative Methods for Business Decision.�6th�ed.�c2008.�

Cushway, Barry. The Handbook of Model Job Descriptions.�c2008.�

Ethical Theory and Business.�8th�ed.�c2009.

foster,�S.�Thomas.�Managing Quality: Integrating Supply Chain. 3rd�ed.�c2007.�

fox,�Sue.�Business Etiquette for Dummies.�2nd�ed.�c2008.

Global�Logistics:�New Directions in Supply Chain Management. 5th�ed.�c2007.�

Guan, Liming. Cost Management. 6th�ed.�c2009.

Hopp, Wallace J. Supply Chain Science.�c2008.

Leaders on Ethics: Real-World Perspective on Today’s Business Challenger.�c2007.�

Miller, Charles D. Business Mathematics.�11th�ed.�c2009.

Nelson, Marceda. Essentials of Math with Business Applications. 7th�ed.�c2007.�

O’�Guinn,�Thomas�C.�Advertising and Integrated Brand Promotion. 5th�ed.�c2009.�

Roa, Floriano C. Business Ethics and Social Responsibility.�c2007.

Schiffman,�Leon�G.�Consumer Behavior.�9th�ed.�c2007.�

Shy, Oz. How to Price: A Guide to Pricing Techniques and Yield Management.�c2008.

Stanwick, Peter A. Understanding Business Ethics.�c2009.�

Tyson,�Eric.�Small Business for Dummies.�3rd�ed.�c2008.�

Weiss, Kenneth D. Building and Import.�4th�ed.�c2008.�

BUsinEss CoMMUniCATionAdler, Ronald B. Communicating

at Work: Principles and Practices for Business and the Professions. 9th�ed.�c2008.�

Cram, Carol M. New Perspectives on Communicating in Business with Technology.�c2007.�

Dul, Jan. Case Study Methodology in Business Research.�c2008.

harty,�Kevin�J.�Strategies for Business and Technical Writing. 6th�ed.�c2008.

Lesikar, Raymond V. Business Communication: Making Connection in a Digital World.�11th�ed.�c2008.�

Locker,�Kitty�O.�Business and Administrative Communication. 8th�ed.�c2008.�

Perkins, P. S. The Art of Science of Communication: Tools for Effective Communication in the Workplace. c2008.

Satterwhite,�Marilyn�L.�Business Communications at Work. 3rd ed. c2007.

Wong, Irene F. H. Business Communication Design: Creativity, Strategies and Solutions.�c2007.

CoMpUTEr & inforMATion sCiEnCEAdobe Dreamweaver CS3: Complete

Concepts and Technique. c2008.�Arnowitz, Jonathan. Effective

Prototyping for Software Makers. c2007.�

Ashenden, Peter J. Digital Design: An Embedded Systems Approach Using Verilog.�c2008.

Bechtold, Richard. Essentials of Software Project Management.�c2007.�

Bishop, Owen. The Robot Builder’s Cookbook.�c2007.�

Blankenship, John. Robot Programmer’s Bonanza.�c2008.�

Bryla, Bob. Oracle Database 11g DBA Handbook.�c2008.

Harris, Andy. HTML, XHTML and CSS All in One Desk Reference for Dummies.�c2008.�

By director lorETo T. gArCiA, Department of LibrariesWhat’s New @ Your LibrarYNew items added to the Library’s book collection in the last quarter of 2009:


Hennessy, John L. Computer Architecture: a Quantitative Approach.�4th�ed.�c2007.

An Introduction to Programming and Object-Oriented Design Using Java. 3rd�ed.�c2008.

Klawonn, Frank. Introduction to Computer Graphics Using Java 2D and 3D.�c2008.�

Lightstone, Sam. Physical Database Design: The Database Professional’s Guide to Exploiting Indexes, Views, Storage and More.�c2007.

Managing Information Technology. 6th�ed.�c2009.

Melbeert, Derek. Windows Group Policy Resource Kit: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista.�c2008.

Morris,�Terry�felke.�Web Development & Design Foundation with XHTML. c2009.

Purdum, Jack. Beginning C++ 3.0: An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming.�c2007.

Savitch,�walter.�Java: An Introduction to Problem Solving & Programming. 5th�ed.�c2009.�

Sedgewick, Robert. Introduction to Programming in Java: An Interdisciplinary Approach.�c2008.�

Stair, Ralph M. Fundamentals of Information Systems: A Managerial Approach. 4th�ed.�c2008.

Triggs,�Maggie.�Access 2007: Guidebook.�6th�ed.�c2008.

CooKEry500 Soup Recipes.�c2007.�Gelles, Carol. 100 Best Vegetarian

Recipes.�c2008.�Gonzalez, Gene. The Little Coconut

Book.�c2008;�The Little Egg Book. c2008;�The Little Lumpia Book. c2008;�The Little Rice Book.�c2008.

Kulinarya: A Guidebook to Philippine Cuisine.�c2008.��

McWilliams, Margaret. Food Around the World: A Cultural Perspective.�2nd�ed.�c2007.�

Parekh, Hema. The Asian Vegan Kitchen: Authentic and Appetizing Dishes from a Continent of Rich Flavors.�c2007.

Steer, Gina. Cocktails: the Essential Recipe Handbook.�c2007.

EConoMiCsCowell, Frank A. Microeconomics:

Principles and Analysis.�c2006.�

International Development: Issues and Challenges.�c2008.

Murphy, Craig N. The United Nations Development Program: a Better Way?�c2006.

Studenmund, A. H. Using Econometrics: A Practical Guide.�5th�ed.�c2006.�

Tucker,�Irwin�B.�Economics for Today’s World. 5th�ed.�c2008.�

wooldridge,�Jeffrey�M.�Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach.�4th�ed.�c2009.�

EdUCATionLester, James D. Principles of Writing

Research Papers.�2nd�ed.�c2007.�Santrock, John W. Educational

Psychology. 3rd�ed.�c2008.�Silvis,�Carol.�100 Externship Success.

c2009.�

ElECTroniCs And CoMMUniCATion EnginEEringBrown, Dennis E. RFID

Implementation.�c2007.�Cross, Michael. Developer’s Guide

to Web Application Security. c2007.�DiPippo, Ronald. Geothermal Power Plants:

Principles, Application, Case Studies and Environmental Impact.�2nd�ed.�c2008.�

Higgins, Jonathan. Satellite Newsgathering. 2nd�ed.�c2007.

Medhi, Deepankar. Network Routing. c2007.�

Mobile Phone Programming and its Application to Wireless Networking. c2007.�

Pederson, Donald O. Analog Integrated Circuits for Communication: Principles, Simulation and Design. 2nd�ed.�c2008.�

Ramanujam, R. C. Mass Communication and its Digital Transformation.�c2007.

The RF Microwave Handbook: RF and Microwave Application and Systems.�c2008.�

The RF and Microwave Handbook: RF and Microwave Circuits, Measurements and Modeling.�c2008.�

The RF and Microwave Handbook: RF and Microwave Passive and Active.�2nd�ed.�c2008.�

RF & Wireless Technologies. c2008.Rice, Michael. Digital Communication:

A Discrete-Time Approach.�c2009.�Schavemaker,�Pieter.�Electrical Power

System Essentials.�c2008.Shepherd, George. Microsoft ASP.NET

3.5: Step by Step.�c2008.�

Stauffer,�h.�Brooke.�Engineers Guide to the National Electrical Code. c2008.�

Watkinson, John. The Art of Digital Video. 4th�ed.�c2008.

EnginEEringCross, Nigel. Engineering Design

Methods: Strategies for Product Design.�4th�ed.�c2008.

Dong,�Jingxin.�Introduction to Control Engineering. c2009.�

Kulkuarni, S. G. Machine Design. c2008.�Murray, George. Introduction to

Engineering Material. 2nd ed. c2008.�

Weston, Richard. Material, Form and Architecture. c2008.�

finAnCEAltfest, Lewis J. Personal Financial

Planning. c2007.�Biehler,�Timothy�J.�The Mathematics of

Money: Math for Business and Personal Finance Decisions. c2008.

Brealey, Richard A. Principles of Corporate Finance.�c2009.

Brighouse,�David.�Financial Markets and Risk. c2008.

Bull, Richard. Financial Ratios: How to Use Financial Ratios to Maximum Value and Success for Your Business. c2008.

Financial Reporting and Analysis.�4th�ed.�c2009.�

Gharghori, Philip. Financial Management.�c2007.

Groot, Martin. Managing Financial Information in the Trade Lifecycle: A Concise Atlas of Financial Instruments and Processes.�c2008.�

hirt,�Geoffrey�A.�Fundamentals of Investment Management. 9th�ed.�c2008.�

International Financial Reporting Standards 2008: Including International Accounting Standards and Interpretation as Approved in January 2008.�c2008.�

Jucutan, Myra Lao. 101 Basic Financial Concepts and Issues. c2008.�

Kirkpatrick, Charles D. Technical Analysis: the Complete Resource for Financial Market Technicians.�c2007.

Leach, J. Chris. Entrepreneurial Finance. 3rd�ed.�c2009.�

Levene,�Tony.�Investing for Dummies. 2nd�ed.�c2008.

Madura,�Jeff.�International Financial Management.�c2007.


Managing Credit Risk: the Great Challenge for the Global Financial Markets.�2nd�ed.�c2008.�

Marthinsen, John E. Risk Takers: Uses and Abuses of Financial Derivatives. 2nd�ed.�c2009.

Mayo, Herbert B. Investment: an Introduction. 9th�ed.�c2008.�

Pond, Keith. Retail Banking.�c2007.�Richelson, Hildy. Bonds: The Unbeaten

Path to Secure Investment Growth. c2007.

Rose, Peter S. Money and Capital Markets: Financial Institutions and Instruments in a Global Marketplace. 10th�ed.�c2008.

Skinner, Chris. The Future of Banking in a Globalised World.�c2007.�

Subramanyam, K.R. Financial Statement Analysis.�10th�ed.�c2009.

HoTEl & rEsTAUrAnT MAnAgEMEnTThe Certified HACCP Auditor Handbook.

c2007.Diego, Arlene. Feast of Flavours from the

Filipino Kitchen: A Step by Step Culinary Adventure.�c2008.

Gardiner, Judy. GCSE Hospitality and Catering: The Essentials.�c2007.�

Sage Handbook of Hospitality Management.�c2008.�

Spencer, Andrea. The Complete Napkin Book: 40 Practical Project and Additional Ideas for Napkins with Beautiful... c2008.�

Weinstein, Norman. Mastering Knife Skills: The Essential Guide to the Most Important Tools in Your Kitchen.�c2008.�

HisToryAcharya,�Amitav.�Singapore’s Foreign

Policy: The Search for Regional Order. c2008.�

Murphey, Rhoads. A History of Asia. 6th�ed.�c2009.

Time: The Year in Review 2008.�c2008.

lAngUAgE & liTErATUrEAnson, Chris M. The Longman

Handbook for Writers and Readers. 5th�ed.�c2008.�

Crème, Phyllis. Writing at University: A Guide for Students.�3rd�ed.�c2008.

Damrosch,�David.�How to Read World Literature. c2009.�

Hidalgo, Christina Pantoja. Fabulists and Chroniclers. c2008.�

Hult, Christine A. The New Century Handbook.�4th�ed.�c2008.�

Lacia, Fedirlyn C. The Literatures of the Philippines.�c2008.

Literatures of the World.�c2007.�McRae, John. Creative Reading and

Literature with a Small “l”.�c2008.�Nation, I. S. P. Teaching Vocabulary:

Strategies and Techniques.�c2008.Oriental Literature: The Literature of

China.�c2008.�Oriental Literature: The Literature of

India. c2008.�Oriental Literature: The Literature of

Persia. c2008.Richey, Rosemary. English for Customer

Care: Express Series.�c2007.�Saddik,�Annette�J.�Contemporary

American Drama.�c2007.�Smith,�David�Gordon.�English for

Telephoning: Express Series. c2008.Tabotabo,�Claudio�V.�A Travel to the

Literature of the World. c2007.�Valdez, Maria Stella Sibal. Dr. Jose

Rizal and the Writing of His Story. c2007.

lAWBoada, Leonor D. Notes and Cases on

the Revised Penal Code: Act No. 3815, As Amended and Special Penal Laws. c2008.�

Cabulay, Danny A. Philippine Tourism Laws: A Comprehensive Guide to Studying Laws Relevant to the Philippine Tourism Industry. c2008.�

Duka, Cecilio D. Labor Laws and Social Legislations: A Barrister’s Companion.�c2008.�

Green Justice: A Compilation of Selected

Philippine Environmental Laws. c2007.�

Sababan, Francis J. Taxation Law Review.�c2008.

Valencia, Edwin G. Income Taxation: Principles and Laws with Accounting Applications. 5th�ed.�c2009.�

logiC & ETHiCsBarbara Cartland’s Etiquette Handbook:

A Guide to Good Behavior from the Boudoir to the Boardroom. c2008.�

Gupta, Seema. Correct Manners & Etiquette: Developing a Pleasing Personality/Behavior.�c2007.

Maboloc, Christopher Ryan. Elements of Logic: An Integrative Approach. c2008.

MAnAgEMEnT Aguinis, Herman. Performance

Management.�2nd�ed.�c2009.�Analoui, Farhad. Strategic Human

Resource Management. c2007.�Ancona, Deborah. X-Teams: How to

Build Teams That Lead, Innovate and Succeed.�c2007.�

Anklesaria, Jimmy. Supply Chain Management: The Aim and Drive Process for Achieving Extraordinary Results.�c2008.

Axson,�David�A.�J.�Best Practices in Planning and Performance Management: From Data to Decisions. 2nd�ed.�c2007.�

Baldwin,�Timothy�T.�Developing Management Skills: What Great Managers Know and Do.�c2008.

Bartlett,�Christopher�A.�Transnational Management: Text, Cases, and Reading in Cross-Border Management. 5th�ed.�c2008.�

Becoming a Master Manager: A Competing Values Approach. 4th�ed.�c2007.�

Blanchard,�David. Supply Chain Management Best Practices.�c2007.�

Block, Walter. Labor Economics from a Free Market Perspective: Employing the Unemployable. c2008.

Brewer, Lynn. Managing Risk for Corporate Integrity: How to Survive an Ethical Misconduct Disaster. c2006.�

Burke, W. Warner. Organizational Change: A Comprehensive Reader. c2009.�

Butchill, Frank. Labour Relations. 3rd�ed.�c2008.

Capon, Claire. Understanding Strategic


Management.�c2008.Clegg, Stewart. Managing

Organizations: An Introduction to Theory and Practice.�c2008.�

Colin, Larry. Family, Inc.: How to Manage Parents, Siblings, Spouses, Children and in Laws in the Family Business. c2008.�

Competing for Advantage. 2nd�ed.�c2008.�Corporate Governance and International

Business: Strategy, Performance and Institutional Change. c2008.�

Cullen, John B. Multinational Management: A Strategic Approach. 4th�ed.�c2008.�

Dubrin, Andrew J. Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior.�4th�ed.�c2009.�

Dowling, Peter J. International Human Resource Management: Managing People in a Multinational Context. 5th�ed.�c2008.�

Easter-Smith, Mark. Management Research.�3rd�ed.�c2008.

fawcett,�Stanley�E.�Supply Chain Management: From Vision to Implementation. c2007.�

Fulton-Calkins, Patsy. The Administrative Professional Technology & Procedures.�13th�ed.�c2007.

Garvey,�Bob.�Coaching and Mentoring: Theory and Practice.�c2009.�

Gatewood, Robert D. Human Resource Selection. 6th�ed.�c2008.�

Guerra-Lopez, Ingrid. Performance Evaluation: Proven Approaches for Improving Program and Organizational Performance.�c2008.

Glomes-Mehia, Luis R. Management: People, Performance, Change. 3rd ed. c2008.�

Hamilton, Cheryl. Communicating for Results: A Guide for Business and the Profession. 8th�ed.�c2008.�

Handbook of Research in International Human Resource Management. c2008.

hodgetts,�Richard�M.�Modern Human Relations at Work.�10th�ed.�c2008.

Jenkins, Mark. Advanced Strategic Management: A Multi-Perspective Approach.�2nd�ed.�c2007.�

Jones, Gareth R. Essentials of Contemporary Management. 2nd ed. c2007.�

Keller, Gerald. Statistics for Management and Economics: Abbreviated. c2007.�

Kim, Kenneth A. Corporate Governance. 2nd�ed.�c2007.�

Lasserre, Philippe. Global Strategic Management. 2nd�ed.�c2007.�

Lawson, Raef. Scorecard Best Practices: Design, Implementation and Evaluation.�c2008.�

Lussier, Robert N. Human Relations in Organizations: Application and Skill Building.�7th�ed.�c2008.�

Management.�c2008.�Mangan, John. Global Logistics and

Supply. c2008.�Martin, James William. Operation

Excellence: Using Lean Six Sigma to Translate Customer Value Through Global Supply Chains.�c2008.

McKenna, Eugene. Human Resource Management: A Concise Analysis. 2nd�ed.�c2008.

McShane,�Steven�L.�Organizational Behavior: Essentials. 2nd�ed.�c2009.�

Modaff,�Daniel�f.�Organizational Communication: Foundations, Challenges and Misunderstanding. 2nd�ed.�c2008.

Nunen,�Anton�van.�Fiduciary Management: Blueprint for Pension Fund Excellence.�c2008.�

O’Sullivan,�David.�Applying Innovation. c2009.

Pearce, John A. II. Formulation, Implementation and Control of Competitive Strategy.�11th�ed.�c2009.

Pretorius, Frederik. Project Finance for Construction & Infrastructure: Principles & Case Studies.�c2008.�

Rodrigues, Carl. International Management: a Cultural Approach. 3rd�ed.�c2009.�

Saunders, Mark. Research Methods for Business Students.�4th�ed.�c2007.�

Schilling, Melissa A. Strategic Management of Technological Innovation. c2008.

Schermerhorn, John R. Exploring Management in Modules.�c2007.�

Schonberger, Richard. Best Practices in Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement: A Deeper Look.�c2008.�

Shani, A. B. Behavior in Organization: an Experiential Approach.�9th�ed.�c2009.�

Shewan, M. A. Office Management. c2008.

Shields, John. Managing Employee Performance and Reward: Concepts, Practices, Strategies.�c2007.�

Summers, Donna C. S. Quality Management: Creating and Sustaining Organizational Effectiveness.�2nd�ed.�c2009.�

Thompson,�Arthur�A. Crafting and Executing Strategy: The Quest for Competitive Advantages. 16th�ed.�c2008.�

Ventakaraman, Ray R. Cost and Value Management in Projects.�c2008.�

Wallace, Danny P. Knowledge Management: Historical and Cross-Disciplinary Themes.�c2007.

Waters, Donald. Supply Chain Risk Management: Vulnerability and Resilience in Logistics. c2007.�

Watson, Gregory N. Strategic Benchmarking Reloaded with Six Sigma: Improve Your Company’s Performance Using Global Best Practice.�c2007.�

webster,�Scott.�Principles and Tools for Supply Chain Management. c2008.�

wheelen,�Thomas�L.�Strategic Management and Business Policy: Concepts.�11th�ed.�c2008.�

whetten,�David�A.�Developing Management Skills. 7th�ed.�c2007.�

Williams, Chuck. Effective Management. 3rd�ed.�c2008.�

The WorldatWork Handbook of Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards: A Comprehensive Guide for HR Professionals.�c2007.�


MArKETingAnnual Edition: Marketing Update 08/09.

c2008.Arens, Williams F. Essentials of

Contemporary Advertising. 2nd ed. c2009.�

Baker, Michael J. Marketing Strategy and Management. 4th�ed.�c2007.

Barnes, Roscoe III. Direct Response Advertising Made Easy. c2007.

Batey, Mark. Brand Meaning.�c2008.�Bersin, Josh. Training Measurement

Book: Best Practices, Proven Methodologies, and Practical Approaches. c2008.�

Blanchard, P. Nick. Effective Training: Systems Strategies and Practices. 3rd�ed.�c2007.�

Cannon, Joseph P. Basic Marketing: A Global Managerial Aproach.16th�ed.�c2008.�

Contemporary Strategic Marketing. 2nd�ed.�c2008.

Cravens,�David�w.�Strategic Marketing. 9th�ed.�c2009.

Dobois, Pierre-Louis. Marketing Management: A Value-Creation Process.�c2007.��

Egan, John. Relationship Marketing: Exploring Relational Strategies in Marketing.�3rd�ed.�c2008.�

fifield,�Paul.�Marketing Strategy Between Marketing. 3rd�ed.�c2007.

Gronroos, Christian. In Search of a New Logic for Marketing: Foundation of Contemporary Theory.�c2007.�

hutt,�Michael�D.�Business Marketing Management: B2B.�9th�ed.�c2007.

Joanchim, Jean. 151 Quick Ideas for Advertising on a Shoestring.�c2008.

Jucutan, Myra Lao. 101 Product Innovation and Marketing. c2008.

Kellog on Advertising & Media: The Kellog School of Management.�c2008.

Lehmann, Donald R. Analysis for Marketing Planning.�7th�ed.�c2008.

Lovelock,�Christopher�h.�Services Marketing: An Asia-Pacific and Australian Perspective. 4th�ed.�c2007;�Services Marketing: People, Technology, Strategy.�6th�ed.�c2007.�

Mazzocchhi, Mario. Statistics for Marketing and Consumer Research. c2008.

Medina, Roberto. Principles of Marketing.�c2008.

Moutino, Luiz. Problem in Marketing: Applying Key Concepts and Techniques.�2nd�ed.�c2008.�

Percy, Larry. Strategic Integrated Marketing Communication: Theory and Practice.�c2008.�

Sehgal, Ram. 9 Secrets of Advertising. c2007.

Stokes,�David.�Marketing: A Brief Introduction.�c2008.

Young, Felina C. Principles of Marketing.�c2008.�

MASS CoMMUNICATIoN / JoUrnAlisMAdams, Paul C. Geographies of

Media and Communication: a Critical Introduction.�c2009.�

Bauman-waengler,�Jacqueline.�Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology: From Concepts to Transcription. c2009.�

Billings, Andrew C. Olympics Media: Inside the Biggest Show on Television. c2008.�

Communicating Conflict: Multilingual Case Studies of the News Media. c2008.

Dash, Ajay. News Editing.�c2008;�News Reporting.�c2008.

DeVito, Joseph A. Essentials of Human Communication. 6th�ed.�c2008.�

Dixit,�S.�N.�Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication.�c2007.�

Eidenmuller, Michael E. Great Speeches for Better Speaking: Listen and Learn from History’s Most Memorable Speeches.�c2008.

A European Television History.�c2008.Feminist Television Criticism: A Reader.

c2008.�Gamble,�Teri�Kwal.�Communication

Works.�9th�ed.�c2008.�Global Communication. 2nd�ed.�c2007.�Gnanadesikan, Amalia E. The Writing

Revolution: Cuneiform to the Internet. c2009.

The Handbook of Mass Media Ethics. c2009.�

Handbook of Mobile Communication Studies. c2008.�

Hartley, John. Television Truth. c2008.�Hayes, Bruce. Introductory Phonology.

c2009.Hyde, Stuart. Television and Radio

Announcing.�11th�ed.�c2009.�International News Reporting:

A Frontlines and Deadlines.�c2009.Key Themes in Interpersonal

Communication: Culture, Identities and Performance.�c2007.�

Machin,�David.�Global Media Discourse: A Critical Introduction. c2007.�

Millerson, Gerald. Video Production Handbook.�4th�ed.�c2008.�

Monarth, Harrison. The Confident Speaker: Beat Your Nerves and Communicate at Your Best in Any Situation.�c2007.�

Morreale, Sherwyn P. Human Communication: Motivation, Knowledge, & Skills.�2nd�ed.�c2007.�

Mullen, Megan. Television in the Multinational Age: A Brief History of Cable Television.�c2008.�

Overbeck,�wayne.�Major Principles of Media Law.�c2008.�

Prabhakar,�Naval.�Mass Media and Society.�c2007.�

Oates, Sarah. Introduction to Media and Politics.�c2008.�

Puzzle Films: Complex Storytelling in Contemporary Cinema.�c2009.�

Rajnish. Training for Journalism. c2007.Sehga,�Vivek.�Editing for Print and

Electronic Media. c2008.Stoller, Bryan Michael. Filmmaking for

Dummies.�2nd�ed.�c2009.Translator and Interpreter Training:

Issues, Methods and Debates.�c2008.�Van Loon, Joost. Media Technology:

Critical Perspective.�c2008.�wilson,�Tony.�Understanding Media

Users: from Theory to Practice. c2009.�

MATHEMATiCsEdwards, C. Henry. Elementary

Differential Equations. 6th�ed.�c2008.Handbook of Applied Algorithms: Solving

Scientific, Engineering and Practical Problems. c2008.�

Kolman, Bernard. Discrete Mathematical Structure. 6th ed. c2009.�

Pahuja, Sanjay. A Practical Approach to Data Structures and Algorithms. c2007.

pHilosopHy Articulo, Archimedes C. The Experience

of Philosophy: General Introduction to Philosophy.�c2008.�

Feinberg, Joel. Reason and Responsibility: Reading in Some Basic Problems of Philosophy.13th�ed.�c2008.�

Mogck,�Brian�David.�Writing to Reason: A Companion for Philosophy Students and Instructors. c2008.


pHoTogrApHyBrown, Blain. Motion Pictures and Video

Lighting. 2nd�ed.�c2008.Fincanon, Jason. Hands-On Guide

to Creating Flash Advertising: From Concepts to Tracking Microsites, Video Ads and More. c2008.�

Shukla, A. S. Handbook of Multimedia and Animation.�c2008.�

wolsky,�Tom.�Final Cut Express 4: Editing Workshop.�c2008.�

poliTiCAl sCiEnCEBraving the New World: Reading in

Contemporary Politics. 4th�ed.�c2008.

Chong, Alan. Foreign Policy in Global Information Space: Actualizing Soft Power.�c2007.�

Coleman, Katharina P. International Organizations and Peace Enforcement: The Politics of International Legitimacy.�c2007.

Denhardt, Robert B. Managing Human Behavior in Public and Nonprofit Organizations.�2nd�ed.�c2009.�

International Migration, Economic Development & Policy.�c2007.

Moeler, Susan D. Packaging Terrorism: Co-opting the News for Politics and Profit.�c2009.�

Nottonson,�Ira�N.�Forming a Partnership and Making it Work. c2007.

Rosati, Jerel A. The Politics of United States Foreign Policy.�4th�ed.�c2007.�

The Sage Handbook of Political Geography. c2008.�

Schabas, William A. An Introduction to the International Criminal Court. 3rd�ed.�c2007.�

Secretary or General: The UN Secretary-General in World Politics. c2007.

Shafritz, Jay M. Introducing Public Administration.�6th�ed.�c2009.�

Tullock,�Gordon.�Open Secrets of American Foreign Policy.�c2007

Welytok, Jill Gilbert. Sarbanes-Oxley for Dummies.�2nd�ed.�c2008.�

PRoDUCTIoN / oPERATIoNS MAnAgEMEnTArthur, Jay. Lean Six Sigma Demystified.

c2007.�Finch, Byron. Operation Now: Supply

Chain Profitability and Performance. 3rd�ed.�c2008.�

Jacobs, F. Robert. Operations and Supply Management. 12th�ed.�c2009.�

Jugulum, Rajesh. Design for Lean Six Sigma: A Holistic Approach to Design and Innovation.�c2008.

Kalpakjian, Serope. Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials.5th�ed.�c2008.�

Reid, R. Dan. Operating Management: An Integrated Approach. 3rd ed. c2007.�

psyCHologyBradberry,�Travis.�The Personality Code:

Unlock the Secret to Understanding Your Boss, Your Colleagues, Your Friends… and Yourself.�c2007.

Hales, Dianne. An Invitation to Personal Change.�c2009.�

Hartley, Gregory. I Can Read You Like a Book: How to Spot the Messages and Emotions People are Really Sending With Their Body Language. c2007.�

hogan,�Kevin. The Secret Language of Business: How to Read Anyone in 3 Seconds or Less. c2008.�

Nettle,�Daniel.�Personality: What Makes You the Way You Are.�c2007.��

sCiEnCEVan Nostrand’s Scientific Encyclopedia.

10th�ed.�c2008.�

sTATisTiCshowell,�David�C.�Fundamental

Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. 6th�ed.�c2008.

Lind, Douglas A. Statistical Techniques in Business & Economics.�13th�ed.�c2008.�

Neuman, W. Lawrence. Understanding Research.�c2009.�

soCiologyDiggs-Brown, Barbara. The PR Style

Guide: Formats for Public Relations Practice.�2nd�ed.�c2007.�

Martin, Judith N. Experiencing Intercultural Communication: An Introduction. 3rd ed.�c2008.

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