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The President's Corner:

Science and Technology for
National Competitiveness
By Dr. Ester Albano Garcia
Annie Albania: Boxing's

Queen of the Ring
Dr. Ricca Mae Villareal Roco:

Extending Excellence
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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
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UE Alumnus Gives
Valuable Workshop for
HRM Faculty Members
UE Student Hailed as
2009 Jose Rizal Model
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UE and the Challenges
of the 21st Century and
Globalization By Ottovon
Bismarck M. Dolorico
Men's Athletics
Team Regains UAAP
Championship!
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UE Christmas 2009:
Giving, Loving,
Celebrating
UE Weightlifters Still
Unbeatable as Powerlifting
Champs!
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Introducing Mr. Jaime

Del Barrio Jr.
UE's Winning SY 2009-2010

Athletes Recognized
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"Prepare Yourselves for

Greater Responsibilities
Ahead"
Wildon A. Dizon
Max Balatbat and the Story

He Wants to Tell
UE Law Dean Conferred

Honorary Degree by
Hawaiian University
UE's 2008-2010 College
Student Achievers
Recognized
EHSD Hosts TeachingLearning Seminar
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Tales of the LongestStaying Malacaang

Resident Except for
One By Mr. Jose A. Carillo
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
By Principal Nieva J. Discipulo
By Mr. Jaime L. Del Barrio Jr.
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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,
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"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
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
On the cover
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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A Tribute to a Friend
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An Obituary: Former
UE Chairman-CEO P. O.
Domingo, Remembered
on His Second Death
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"We Are So Blessed to Have

Had a Father Like You"
Accomplished CFA
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Missing Alex
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By Mr. Gregorio S. Navarro
AMCHAM Executive
Director Talks on
How RP Can Sustain
Economic Growth
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
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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"
Sir DJ (CFA Faculty

Member, 1994-2010)
By Prof. Ruby G. Sapaula
Key Principles of Good
Corporate Governance
By Mr. Sonny B. Coloma
By Prof. Romeo P. Sy
By Prof. Mercy L. Candelaria
By Ria Claire F. Armada
Youth Weigh in on Ethics
By Alvin T. Go
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"She Will Always Be

My Grandma"
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Team Vanilla's
"ShortCut" Success
Continues By Prof. Mary
Kathleen G. Javillonar
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Training Korean Students

in English Speaking at
UE Caloocan
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UE Arts Month 2010:

Ani ng Sining sa UE 2010
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This Faculty Member's

Graduate School
Experience By Dr. Ma.
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Second-Language
Acquisition as the Goal
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By Prof. Josefina C. Advincula
Joycelyn A. Go-Monilla
By Prof. Mark G. Fabella
Of Technological
Innovations in
Teaching English
By Prof. Romeo Y. Martin
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The Gospel of Care

and Compassion
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UE Libraries Director
Visits Library of
Malaysia's Oldest
University
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Cooperative Writing in
the Language Classroom
By Patrick John E. Famillaran
By Prof. Roland F. Madeja
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
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Infrastructure Report
By Director Augusto M. Valdes
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What's New @ Your Library
By Director Loreto T. Garcia
The Presidents Corner

By Ester A. Garcia, Ph.D.
President and Chief Academic Officer
f 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 todays 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 computeraided 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
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Competitiveness
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 plants
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 peoples 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 Spains 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, steelmaking and construction. Taiwan was an island fortress of the
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 industrializationas 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 competitivenesscompetitiveness 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 nichesalthough 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 worlds 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 higheryielding 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 worlds, 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 hightechnology-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 worldclass engineering and science colleges and technician training
schools that can provide the students and trainees with state-ofthe-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.
ack in 2000, Mr. Jojo Posadas, the husband

of UEs then womens 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 Schools Athlete of the Year upon her graduation in
2000.
A decade later, Anniea 2005 UE graduate of BS Education,
Major in Physical Education, of the College of Educationis now
considered as the countrys 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 countrys top boxer, the 27-yearold 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
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ABAPs quarters at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila, where

she has been staying for training.
Even if she had already been accepted into ABAPs 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 UEs 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 businesssomething 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 provincesmuch 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
independencena 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, Annies
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 UEs, and the countrys, Queen of the Ring.
of the Ring
By Angelo M. Vergel de Dios
Dr. Ricca Mae

Villareal Roco
Extending
Excellence
By ANGELO M. VERGEL DE DIOS
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ising 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 familys passion for dental excellence. In
the process, Ricca perpetuates another family tradition: the College
of Dentistrys 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 UEs 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 UEs
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 Colleges 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, Riccas 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 communityfrom 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)
"Do Not Be Afraid

of Greatness"
By Dr. RICCA MAE V. ROCO
This was Dr. Rocos 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.
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 batchmatesa 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 wouldnt 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
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.
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, Im not
really sure because I myself dont 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 examalas, 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. Its the reason
why Im here, anyway. To give honor and thanks to the University
that made me so popular todayjoke lang po. So lets 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, adviceeverything 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
youve 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
Max
Balatbat
and the Story

He Wants to Tell
By Angelo M. Vergel de Dios
nother name has been added to the

long list of UEs 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 competitions 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 citys 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.
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He and his host were on their way to attend a fellow Filipinos

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 artistthe 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 Malacaang 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 architectfather 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
employmentwhether 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 fathers 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 MaxBals 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 caf 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 fathers 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 himthe 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.
Maxs 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, Maxs 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
Manilas streets.
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UE Law Dean
Conferred Honorary Degree

by Hawaiian University
ustice 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 UEs 60 Most
Outstanding Alumni in celebration of the Universitys 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 Valdezs 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
Universitys President
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UE
1st & 2nd Semesters, 2008-2009
Francis A. Acoba
Jacob S. Alfonso
Christine L. Amper
Jomaleen E. Andal
Erwin J. Arabia
Chico C. Arellano
Arianne Chaezel M. Atienza
Mhay M. Atienza
Dohannah F. Bagona
Mary Jane M. Bugaay
Joseph Matthew A. Cadelia
Brian Will C. Cardenas
Gie An Marie Q. Careal
Judith B. Cario
Mark Josep L. Carlos
Judith B. Cario
Lorena M. Carpina
Leonard Angelo M. Casingal
Jennina H. Castillejo
Shiela Ann T. Celario
Juan Miguel T. Cervantes
Nia Ann D. Chua
Krizzia Grace F. Concepcion
Dianne Caryl C. Con-ui
Ronel T. Cueto
Gerald C. Cuyugan
Leonnie Lynne R. Daano
Drixel Jann S. Dabatos
Millicent L. Dagos
Carla Mildred C. David
Gigi C. Dela Cruz
Rizalito Y. Dela Cruz Jr.
Irene R. Dela Paz
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College Student
Achievers
Recognized
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 Business
AdministrationManila
's 2008-2010
Ma. Katrina F. Depante

Tedulo T. Desingao
Jane Rizalene W. Dones
Alvin Gerard T. Escosia
Joanna Corzaon F. Fadrilan
Marichu C. Hernandez
Paul Michael P. Ibero
Ronn Michael P. Inacay
Amelia T. Labuguen
John Robinson A. Leonardo
Jayceelyn V. Lim
Jennifer S. Lim
Kayceelyn V. Lim
Virginia Marie B. Lopez
Janina Roxan V. Luciano
Sony M. Magno
Karen L. Malagar
Edel Mae M. Mamac
Kristine Jean Mar P. Manila
Mark Joseph C. Marcos
Kimberly G. Meguiso
Stephen John S. Meneses
Ruth Anne A. Miguel
John Vincent D. Moreno
Marielle M. Olea
Andre Eliodoro D. Onido
Debrah F. Ortega
Raychelle F. Pacheco
Katrina R. Padua
Mae Ane M. Panaligan
Angelica M. Paras
Winlove Christiane V. Paule
Maica S. Peregrin
Melody Lorraine M. Perlado
Roa Emm C. Rostrata
Marjorie Ann Miguela G.
Sajenes
Diane Marie C. Samaco
Juliet E. Soriao
Jaime R. Suarez Jr.
Riza G. Surco
Marianne S. Sy
Vinalyn A. Sy
Jaina F. Taylaran
Jessica L. Tomagan
Vilmalyn S. Villafuerte
John Elliote O. Zapanta
2nd Semester, 2008-2009 &
1st Semester, 2009-2010
Lucky Angelo C. Abdon
Ma. Angelli Graciella W.
Agutaya Roselle T. Aquino
Jenalene D. Ataop
Austine Bernadette S. Baron
Daniel R. Buday
Amie T. Capio
Jojie R. Cosme
Paolo Lorenzo G. Cruz
Monica Claire G. Damian
Maria Lourdes D. De Guzman
Guadalupe B. Delos Reyes
Via Sherika S. Dungo
Andrea Richie G. Espejo
Rovi Leo A. Estonilo
Keith Roy G. Lamera
Richelle Therese A. Lu
Eric R. Marasigan
Adrian Z. Miranda
David Raphael F. Monsalud
Dan Dominique E. Oblena
Ahira C. Perez
Rossalie S. Ramos
Eden Rose S. Seron
Sheena Mae C. Sison
Kirt Benedict A. Tuzon
College of Arts and

Sciences-Manila
Joseph John C. Abdullah
Fersenie D. Abella
Joanna E. Abinales
Marrion U. Abong
Zygbert B. Acosta
Maria Adoracion S. Aguilar
Adran A. Aldaba
Katrina T. Alimot
Hazel Ann Jojie C. Aloa
Menard Bryle S. Amianit
Jeiel Vashti V. Asistio
Jennylyn Joy F. Bajao
Precious Liz T. Baas
Eugene Rofel C. Bandoma
Sarah A. Banquiles
Kendra Krisa L. Barayuga
Mary Rose C. Barrete
Daisery B. Bautista
Sarah P. Bendaa
Jevi Bryan D. Bilaos
Hazel L. Blanquiso
Benjielyne M. Bolasoc
Carlos M. Borja Jr.
Marjorie P. Briones
Miraflor B. Bunao
Liezel A. Bustamante
Mark Anthony C. Cabasag
Mary Joan D. Cama
Ma. Angela Patricia C. Carreon
Jesciem V. Cataros
Kathrina Chermer D. Comia
Jonamae D. Convocar
John Alfrick C. Cruz
Krizza S. Cruz
Marinelle Angelica B. Cuevas

Alma S. De Guzman
Juden Lucille M. Dela Cruz
Anthony Nash O. De Leon
Amanda P. Dizon
Ma. Cresielda S. Ecalinea
Crystaline Edrosa
John Michael C. Elimanco
Marco Angelo C. Eugenio
Marnelli M. Exconde
Jonah Ester B. Fabriquier
Jose Remberto L. Ferreras
Joey B. Gabudao
Anna Liza P. Garapan
Jonalyn L. Garcia
Leonard J. Gasid
Sabrina Krista C. Gonzales
Eunice Junina C. Guerrero
Lea M. Gullaba
Geraldine L. Gumatay
Lizel Anne M. Gwekoh
Aisler S. Ibana
Ld Chelle P. Ignacio
Ma. Levi T. Isalos
Shayne Waldo S. Juan
You Lee Kim
Rechell M. Lachama
Janine S. Lauan
Lee Hyun Ju
Albert Roi G. Leyble
Marc Barbara B. Lim
Daniel O. Linsangan
Jobegail M. Loseo
Jonas M. Luistro
Ryan Martin T. Macalatan
Lovely Manilyn T. Macaraniag
Julie Myla P. Macatangay
John Edelmar A. Mogol
Gilbert G. Monge
Daisy Jane C. Montaniel
Lynette Anne P. Moreno
Maria Jessa L. Mores
Maria Iraliz E. Nool
Rm. Zairha C. Oliveros
John Paolo A. Oquendo
Roxan Desiree T. Ortaleza
Navvab Bahiyyih C. Palapuz
Amily V. Palma
Jovielyn L. Palmes
Aileen Z. Planas
Kyla Marie M. Pontigon
Stephanie Khristine T.
Pormanes
Jason D. Quizado
Daisy Jane D. Remetio
Raphael M. Robles
Rhenelaine B. Rovira
Christian P. Saba
Maria Raycel P. Samson
Stephanie Anne C. Santok
Lawrence Joy B. Santos
Jenny D. Sevilla
Shiela V. Silva
Hershey A. Supleo
Carlo Rey G. Tansiongco
Gian Carlo C. Tapalla

Maricris B. Tolentino
Kenji G. Tomioka
Angelique Rogeleen A. Torrano
Reginamel D. Torres
Arwadin U. Usman
Camille Joyce Q. Uson
Maboone M. Valentino
Krishna Rae E. Ventura
Mia Armi M. Vibares
Jennifer Lyle A. Villaflor
Paul Vincent C. Villoria
Abigail Sandra D. Yao
Nastaran Yeganehfar
Fercival D. Yutan
Maria Veronica D. Zamora
Marianne Chriza L. Zamora
Vincent Tito B. Abucejo
Trischa Jeiel D. Aquilizan
Jeffrey D. Arzaga
Bon Elisse M. Balcorta
Jennelyn D. Bayudan
Giorgia V. Bicos
Mary Grace T. Cabilar
Charlotte P. Calderon
Britzee N. Capili
Jackielou P. Catapang
Choi Yoonhee
Geofferson P. Cimagala
Agnes L. Daliva
Nico Jhon Lancelot J. De Goita
Evangeline F. Evangelista
Karisma Carla P. Fajardo
Jerrelyn L. Ganiban
Jessica C. Gerida
Rowena L. Guardian
Karlo Krisanto B. Inocencio
Nikko Norman C. Izar
Audie M. Labrador
Shiela Meri Q. Lantaca
Charmaine C. Leoncio
Lim Da Yun
Joanne G. Logronio
Karen L. Luminario
Reliza M. Mendoza
Allen S. Mercado
Ralph Vincent M. Mercado
Ma. Sarah L. Mirandilla
Elmer D. Nieva
Miguel M. Obligar
Ferlynne T. Panganiban
Park Na Rae
Veronica C. Pineda
Richard M. Rosales
Bernadette E. Santos
Janrovert F. Sarangilo
Shiela Marie B. Sebastian
Alexander M. Silverio Jr.
Julie Ann Rica A. Simplicio
John Kevin D. Solina
Paul Arthur S. Tulisar
Michael Lawrence C. Ulep
Alleine D. Ulip
Angela V. Villaroman
College of Computer
Studies and Systems
Munich Berlin G. Abol
Francis Aerol C. Alegre
Janusvielle S. Aragones
Joer Rei S. Balbuena
John Noel Vencit A. Barrosa
Jenmart P. Bonifacio
Angelica O. Buan
Princess Diane O. Bungay
Kenneth C. Buo
Sandra D. Centeno
Ariel P. Cesante
Jairo F. Copada
Allan Joseph D. Coral
Crystal Allen A. Cruz
Cezar Z. Delos Santos
Ricky P. Desuyo
Flery C. Dominguez
Reynaldo Gerald T. Endaya II
Ranniel A. Flores
Mariele T. Franco
Steven Marquitos Joseph M.
Gafud
Theresse G. Garcera
Jonathan R. Jintalan
Eduardo Giuliano C. Magadia
Queenie Mariz C. Magsino
Mikael D. Manuel
Noel R. Monzales
Damselle Regine M. Navarro
Bryan D. Oab
Joel Francis T. Pagador
Arvin Jason R. Perez
Julie Anne S. Polician
John Rhonest R. Quiambao
Justine May O. Ragasa
Marvin James C. Rayray
Julie Ann M. Razon
Dhon G. Rocafort
Christian John L. Santos
Necias Margarito G. Sevilla
Shiela A. Sy
Mon Alvin L. Tuyay
Francis Frederick D. Valero
Wang Wen Bin
Joey C. Asadon
Joseph Bernabe D. Bagnes
Gerard P. Delas Armas
Michael Jann B. Gaabucayan
Cleo Andrea G. Garcia
Carl Louise B. McDonough
Rosalie D. Morales
Lester Dave R. Ochengco
Kyle N. Chagan
Dan Lorenz E. Salting
College of Dentistry
Kent D. Abarico
Ecatarina S. Cardano
Pamela Andrea T. Caro
Kathleen Lorraine C. Co
Kimberly Amanda K. Comia
Patricia Grace G. Cruz
Sophia V. Dela Cruz
Michelle P. Delas Alas
Marie Angelie L. Descalzo
Mary Rose A. Dimawala
Rita Isabella A. Dolatre
Khei F. Familara
Neil Patrick S. Ferrer
Katrin Yen M. Gacula
Keempee M. Gacula
Michelle Andrea E. Gonzales
Carissa Louise A. Guzman
Maryam Habibzadeh
Rial E. Hag Adam
Gerald T. Hernandez
Corvi C. Ildefonso
Pauline Mariz D. Javier
Ethel C. Juanillo
Kao Ruei-Ting
Kriszia Faye P. Landayan
Kelvin Ka Wing S. Lee
Lee Sang Hyun
Grace A. Luy
Maybelle Angelica G. Maca
Sunny C. Mamaril Jr.
Celina M. Maniquis
Czarmaine A. Masigla
Raymonelle F. Mayor
Ruth Q. Moran
Kathryn Macy C. Ong
Julius S. Pahang
Gizelle Marie H. Pullan
Jonathan Carl V. Ragas
Renelie P. San Jose
Kimyia Sedaghatkish
Francesca Daye C. See
Kathleen Juline C. Serato
Ainaj N. Singpulo
Sid Karlo N. Sison
Karen Shirlyn L. So
Arrantxa Danielle M. Sumabat
Carla Jane Z. Sy
Apple Rose G. Tan
Candice Trixia T. Tan
Lezzel J. Tumabini
Roelindy Jade B. Twao
Jairus G. Uy
Tracy Justin M. Visto
Lauren D. Yiguez
Carl Angelo C. Yu
Joann Mae G. Entico
Jaanna D. Lapatha
Li Boxiu
Dianne K. Torres
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College of Education
Kristel Ann M. Agcaoili
Kaye Frances Rita E. Apea
Fabrini Chelsey F. Buaquia
Angela Gracia D. Constantino
Estriel L. Dejucos
Maribel L. Pajares
Gemmalyn C. Priela
John Henry V. Salado
Ynah Valerie D. Walde
Ma. Lourdes B. Barsaga
Gearard S. Bautista
Rizalyn B. Dumol
Jonathan David R. Hubilla
Jennifer C. Montemayor
Jessica P. Puyat
Roselle A. Samonte
Benjie D. Sarmuyan
Ethylgene R. Tindoc
Frances Maureen B. Viado
Mary Grace A .Visco
College of
Engineering-MANILA
Allan Jonathan A. Abriam
Ferdinand Jeffrey Lundgre
Angeles
Karen Joy A. Aonuevo
Errol John M. Antonio
Angelie B. Asa
Armando C. Barbosa Jr.
Yves A. De Guzman
Mark Anthony D. Dionisio
Jackquelyn P. Era
Denise Ashley P. Escolar
Mark Airol B. Escranda
Romulo C. Esquierda Jr.
John Michael C. Galat
Jeremiash L. Foronda
Elbert O. Ignacio
Cris John P. Jocson
Jerry S. Junio
Ma. Victoria M. Lago
Mark Rene R. Madlangbayan
Jose Marie C. Malgapo
Nadine Joy G. Manog
Johnell S. Man-on
Aries A. Medoza
Theodore Joseph T. Murillo
John Khervin M. Pacho
Jenychel M. Pastrana
Jeny B. Pestao
Joey F. Ramos
Andrian L. Reyllo
Gideon Joash B. Serra
Jim Marshall D. Sinlao
Gilbert M. Sta. Brigida
Peter R. Vasquez
Jan Emmanuel V. Velgado
Jocel M. Versoza
Jerril H. Villalon
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Kenneth Q. Bagadiong
Steven A. Hinolan
Leselle C. Quitaneg
John Roland A. Sta. Ana
Cris Arman B. Tabios
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND
SCIENCES-CALOOCAN
Daniel D. Aguila
Ivy D. Bartolome
Geneve Praise T. Bontogon
Maria Chezka A. Buhay
Nia Bianca O. Capalad
Charmin C. Cheng
Nerissa Grace P. Estabillo
Dannah Mae P. Estoque
Geane Eunice F. Hilario
Jocelyn T. Jimenez
Ryzabel E. Lim
Sarah R. Mancera
Erika Cress S. Montalbo
Jefrey T. Ormita
Marylou Therese L. Sabado
Rashida G. Salariosa
Cielo May S. Urbano
Ma. Carla Ellen C. Guesse
Abegail M. Melegrito
Princess E. Ramos
Sheena G. Reyes
Jessica O. Subico
Jeelet R. Tiongson
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATIONCALOOCAN
Mary Christine Bernadeth P.
Abad
Jessica Clarissa B. Abcede
Mariel C. Acosta
Joyce Q. Alcana
Christian James D. Alvarez
Emily E. Anecito
Jennee Gale G. Anis
Marie Elise A. Antonio
Rachelle R. Apolinario
Charmaine C. Aquino
Kimberly G. Aspa
Melfa R. Bagarinao
Michelle B. Baritua
Jannen B. Barona
Lorena S. Barreto
Camelle B. Bautista
Jobelle R. Bautista
Roby Jane L. Bernabe
Paulino F. Boado
Carmina E. Bugtong
Bernie Bette B. Bustamante
Ma. Clara C. Cabuang
Ricardo A. Caderao Jr.

Jearnie T. Camargo
Gelli-Anne M. Celen
Maribelle C. Cobarrubias
Jose B. Conel III
Reynald L. Corpuz
Karren J. Cortez
Charina Marie E. Cruz
Kristine Joy L. Cruz
Dina T. Cuestas
Marites Y. Cunanan
Light L. Cutero
Marion L. Dacayo
Janine Rose D. Datol
Joanna Marie D. Datol
Benito L. David Jr.
Paul Martin P. David
John Alvin D. De Luna
Avegail E. De Mesa
Marieta P. De Quintos
Arabelle Joy R. Dela Cruz
Katrina Marielle N. Depalobos
Charles Lemuel D. Dumantay
Reve Nia N. Eleazar
Jonathan G. Entico
Gemyllie U. Esliza
Angelo D. Exaltacion
Jennielyn L. Flores
Regine D. Frial
Anne Marie S. Gaborno
Karen P. Gemina
Roxanne S. Gerozaga
Krizelle Ann F. Getutua
Rose Ann P. Gonzaga
Miyuki P. Hoshiai
Kristal Joy A. Huenda
Jacquelyn F. Laborte
Mary Joy J. Lagare
Ruby Ann B. Lavilla
Lulaley H. Leabres
Jenson O. Lim
Debbie Ann L. Macaraeg
Janinne Jay L. Mallete
Kenneth R. Mangui
Joanna Marie A. Marcelo
Ma. Irish M. Marcelo
Morris James C. Masalihit
Jenny Rizza F. Mateo
Oliver C. Mendiola
Leslie F. Miralles
Rose Ann D. Molina
Jayson B. Navarra
Ayren A. Neyra
Jherome G. Ng
Josefhine D. Olandez
Maria Aileen D. Olayta
Asucina T. Olmedo
January M. Orias
Alexi L. Pablo
Jhoane Dominique A. Pacaldo
Mary Ann G. Paglinawan
Joebert S. Palaguayan
Jasmin S. Pangilinan
Mary Joyce V. Pantola
Jennifer Ann A. Pasilan
Elaine M. Patacsil
Catalino C. Perez III
Julia Consolacion T. Pring

Beverly D. Raposas
Jaime M. Rariza Jr.
Jonathan M. Rea
Maria Carizza P. Repollo
Angela A. Rey
Michelle Camille S. Reyes
Pitett F. Samson
Leonel B. Santiago
Marianne Beatriz S. Santos
Nio Mar P. Santos
Jonathan L. Seebok
Ma. Cecilia A. Serrano
Reysie F. Simbulam
Jeniessa P. Singh
Marvin V. Soriano
Deane P. Sto. Domingo
Ivy E. Sulayao
Wilfredo P. Tablante
Crisnelle G. Tan
Jasel Han P. Valdez
Sander G. Velasco
Kerstine M. Vergara
Cherryl Ann R. Viernes
Arlene V. Villagracia
Cheyenne Marie R. Wingkee
Joan M. Yambao
Araceli J. Angeles
Jaidee Marie L. Bautista
Jeffrey M. Bernardo
Yhoissa P. Butamante
Ma. Elona E. Carcido
John Paul C. David
Raniel Christian B. Dela Rosa
Diana D. Franco
Catherine B. Fuentes
Rose Ann S. Guevarra
Alejandro C. Limbaga
Normand John G. Miranda
Jomar P. Perez
Jennifer Lyn A. Quiones
Rhejean D. Rodriguez
Ogie Boy A. Sanorjo
Julius Christian S. Santos
Jo Ann Christine G. Teh
Camille P. Verendia
Saori L Yamashita
COLLEGE OF
ENGINEERING-CALOOCAN
Joseph Ray D. Abayare
Allan Jonathan A. Acua
Lady Anne M. Adelino
Edlyn Kate P. Ado
Rosemarie V. Alba
Robin T. Arida
Raymart B. Balagtas
Raymond D. Ballad
Ma. Lara N. Bantilo
John Kevin N. Bautista
Mary Rose F. Bautista
Philip Rey D. Bautista
Regina G. Bautista
Jason M. Cabug
Ruby Ann A. Cajegas
Neilsen T. Campit
Ellis Jon S. Canicula
Tricia Ann A. Cayetano
Elaine M. Cerezo
Arsenio F. Chua
John Paul Y. Cupcupin
Dhave P. Dayao
Hazel Joyce G. Del Rosario
Jen Anne D. Dela
Raymond Anthony G. Deniega
Joshua Rey T. Deraco
Nicasio D. Destreza Jr.
Marion Roel S. Dimain
Andrew Eldritch R. Dres
Manuel S. Erpelo IV
Ma. Bernadettte D. Espiritu
Ann Rochelle B. Fajardo
Leo A. Fallore
Ma. Rhonalee B. Fermin
Franz R. Figueroa
Barbarra Joy Z. Gabriel
Gerry F. Gajudo
Ronaldo S. Garcia
Arienz R. Geslani
Gener Joseph D. Gomez
Ariel P. Ignas Jr.
Karen P. Javier
Kenneth Roger J. Lacaba
Gerald F. Laya
Mark David S. Lim
Leonardo P. Lo Jr.
Ronald Jayson B. Mercado
Robie Shem T. Ocray
Adrian E. Onod
Roanne Vim N. Oppus
Rhodora I. Pablo
Jayson J. Pacheco
Jennylyn L. Palmes
Dawn E. Pangcoy
Joval L. Pangga
Xel Abraham G. Panlaqui
Mickee P. Quijano
Kristian T. Raguirag
Jin Michael R. Resurreccion
Edward M. Reyteran
Arabelle Clarice F. Roxas
Analyn M. Salcedo
Michael A. Santiago
Aaron Michael S. Tolentino
Irene D. Tolero
Ma. Cristina C. Torres
Angelito B. Umali
Lanie Laize S. Union
Earvin Jun R. Uson
Camille Anne P. Villon
Arvin F. Yorro
2nd Semester, 2008-2009 & 1st
Semester, 2009-2010
Mary Arriena Tracy J. Agustin
Rean Carlo P. Arais
Karen Joy D. Balmaceda
Roy J. Bernardo
Sidney T. Bernardo
Vernard G. Bote
Rozel Angela Calungsud
Victor C. Co Jr.
Denver A. Del Castillo
Karlo Antonio M. Del Rio
Emilyn B. Dela Cruz

Kevin Guiller N. Fampulme
Anna Karina D. Firmante
Jude Bryan E. Fullente
Anna Crizelle B. Gamayon
Kristine Joy M. Gonzales
Lara Mae A. Gonzales
Leover E. Gonzales
Ma. Francheska O. Jordan
Eduardo B. Leron Jr.
Jess Anthony D. Liwanag
Troy Vincent A. Lucena
Elizabeth O. Macasieb
Danielle S. Maque
Paul Abraham C. Maramba
Julyuzz Eriko S. Marqueses
Raychelle Ann C. Pacis
Joel Rupert S. Parulan
Azi Rapunzelle R. Ponce
Richard Zeus E. Ramirez
Mary Anne O. Rubiano
Maria Fatima F. Tadique
Charlene L. Taw
Ai A. Tomihari
Buenavielyn B. Velasco
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

Frank Lloyd S. Alcantara
Villarica D. Manuel
Marinela L. Poso
Roxanne F. Sablada
Jasmine 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)
Outstanding Student Leader

Awardees Allen Mercado (far
left) and John Carlo Bon give
their responses in behalf of all
the students recognized
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TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONS Members of the UE Athletics-Mens Team are seen here at the 2010 recognition program for
UEs winning student-athletes along with some of the officers of UE and of UEs 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 Teams 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 Salao and Wenlie Maulas
Men's Athletics Team Regains

UAAP Championship!
he UE Red Warriors-Mens Athletics Team

finally regained the UAAP Championship in Mens 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. UEs 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 teams haul were gold medals, with Wenlie S.
Maulas earning not just one but twoone apiece in the 800-meter
and 1,500-meter runalong 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 squads 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 Salao was
also named the tournaments Rookie of the Year.
The teams eight other medals were bronzes. The group
of Abraham Alzona, Jesreel Magbuo, Ariel Opiana and Jayson
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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 mens 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 teams 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 teams 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 2002and 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 mens 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-Womens 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.
he 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 UEs 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 Golds Gym, among others.
Team Lualhatis 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 UEs 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 championshipsin the Womens and
High School Boys divisionsand the 2nd Place in the mens
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
UE Weightlifters
Still Unbeatable as
Powerlifting Champs!
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UEAthletes Recognized
s Winning SY 2009-2010
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.
UAAP Season 72
UE Red Warriors, Mens 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 Sabre
Don King L. Decena Gold Medal, Team
Sabre
Carlos Aurelio C. Del Pilar Gold Medal,
Team Sabre
Ruvic John O. Delos Santos
Nathaniel 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 Foil
Paul T. Talavera Gold Medal, Team Sabre
Chester J. Uy Coach
Rufelrino B. Endriano Coach
Rolando T. Canlas Coach
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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,
Jaezl May B. Ingeniero Gold Medal,
Lyr Eden S. Leyva Gold Medal, Individual
Competition
Kaimo T. Mangulabnan Gold Medal,
Doubles Competition
Jasper Kelly P. Morelos Gold Medal,
Rogelio C. Ponte Jr. Head Coach
Homber C. Tiongson Assistant Coach
UE Red Warriors, Womens Fencing Team:

Champion (3-peat/3rd in a Row)
UE Red Warriors, Boys Volleyball Team:

Champion (6-peat/6th 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. Melendres
Jamie P. Nicanor Most Valuable Player;
Gold Medal, Individual Foil; Gold
Medal, Team Foil; Gold Medal, Team
Epee
Reuel D. Asia
John Kenneth P. Bayking
Edmarson V. Baylon
Darren A. De Dios
Jerome Cyril B. Eugenio Best Libero
Morissey Claude F. Garcia Most Valuable
Player; Best Spiker
Carl Michael N. Manuel
Von Kenneth A. Marin
Evander C. Monsanto
Kim Reginald Y. Relcopan
Karl Justin D. Roque
Brendon Joseph D. Santos Best Setter
Angelone T. Soria Best Blocker
Rodrigo M. Roque Head Coach
Ruel M. Pascual Assistant Coach
UE Red Warriors, Mens Track and Field

Team: Champion
Abraham L. Alzona Silver Medal, 400M
Dash; Silver Medal, 4X400M Relay;
Bronze Medal, 4x100M Relay
Kristoffer S. Carlos
Jerald P. De Asis
Jerby D. Deriada Bronze Medal, Discus
Throw
Jesus A. Espelimburgo
Art Thomas S. Fronda Gold Medal,
10,000M Run
Stefan N. Jalbuena
Jesreel V. Magbuo Silver Medal, 4x400M
Relay; Bronze Medal, 4x100M Relay
Wenlie S. Maulas Gold Medal, 800M;
Gold Medal, 1,500M Run; Bronze
Medal, 10,000M Run
Ariel D. Opiana, Silver Medal, 4x400M
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. Salao Rookie of the Year;
Silver Medal, 5,000M Run
Marl Anthony O. Salinas Bronze Medal,
10,000M Walk
Jayvee M. Sarabia
Jayson S. Tanteo Silver Medal, 4x400M
Rhyean Ian S.Vergara
Arthur C. Fronda Head Coach
Leo Robert B. Viajar Assistant Coach
Anselmo 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
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
Other UAAP 72
Medalists
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
MedalTeam 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 Womens Track
and Field: Bronze Medal, 4x400M
Relay
Aleah DC. Gatmaitan Womens Track and
Field: Bronze Medal, Triple Jump;
Bronze Medal, 4x400M Relay
April Joyce P. Guillen Womens Track

and Field: Gold Medal, Triple Jump;
Bronze Medal, Long Jump
Irene B. Gullos Womens Track and Field:
Silver Medal, 400MLH; Bronze Medal,
4x400M Relay
Camela P. Leonardo Womens Track and
Field: Bronze Medal, 4x400M Relay
April E. Pedrozo Womens 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 Mens Chess:
Alcon John Z. Datu High School Chess:
Gold Medal, Board 3
Piokit S. Ibaez Mens Chess: Bronze
Medal, Board 5
Nelson I. Mariano III Mens Chess: Bronze
Medal, Board 1
Aaron Khrisna F. Rivas Mens Chess:
Jayson SJ. Visca Mens 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
UEs recipients of the UAAP 72 Special Awards with UEs top brass. Standing from left are PE Assistant Director-OIC Rodrigo
Roque, Amenolah Acot (Mens Volleyball), Cindy Resultay (Womens Basketball), Marlyn Francisco (Softball), Michelle Francisco
(Softball), Michelle Tan (Softball, Elmer Espiritu (Mens Basketball), Paul John Lee (Mens Basketball), Shiesa Nebrida (Womens
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
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Members of the UE Red Warriors Mens and Womens Fencing Teams
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
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
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
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Ajrulla T. Jaitulla Mens 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
Medley Relay; Gold Medal, 4x100M
Medley Relay
Drixie Mae D. Suarez High School

Swimming: Silver Medal, 4x50M
Medley Relay
SPECIAL
UAAP 72 AWARDS
Amenolah M. Acot Mens Volleyball:
Best Digger
Cindy R. Resultay Womens 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 Mens Basketball:
Mythical Five
Paul John D. Lee Mens Basketball:
Mythical Five
Eunique D. Chan Girls Volleyball:
Best Blocker
Shiesa S. Nebrida Girls Volleyball:
Best Attacker
Summary
5 UAAP Champion Teams
Nathaniel Fritz L. Gutierrez

of the Mens Fencing Team
delivers the response on behalf
of the athlete-awardees.
1 Non-UAAP Champion Team

6 Most Valuable Players
5 Rookies of the Year
89 Gold Medalists
38 Silver Medalists
45 Bronze Medalists
11 Special Awards
Elementary and High
School Department
Hosts Teaching-Learning
Seminar
By Dr. BENILDA L. SANTOS
Principal, Elementary and High School Department, UE Caloocan
he 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 Resultsgiving 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 UEs thrust to become known as a training-provider
institution and to propagate knowledge about the
changes in practices in education.
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UE
's ESLS
Student Achievers
Recognized
Recepients of Honors for

Academic Excellence, ELS
Grade I-Lily
1st Honors: Eriel S. Cardano
2nd Honors: Roy Edison C. De Guzman
3rd Honors: Daniel Jade A. Javier
4th Honors: Aira Mae E. Eclarinal
5th Honors: Andhrea Krstyle D. Racoma
Grade I-Rose
1st Honors: Sophia R. Caguioa
2nd Honors: Engelo John Gabriel V. Caru
3rd Honors: Adriane C. Aquino
4th Honors: Rodolfo Julian B. De Guzman
Fifth Honors: Princess B. Magtira
Grade II-Lily
1st Honors: Denise Mae C. Pidlaoan
2nd Honors: Alyssa Marie B. Taganas
3rd Honors: Jael Mizziah V. Santos
4th Honors: Lizchelle Joy B. Velasquez
5th Honors: John Gabriel S. Medel
Grade II-Daisy
1st Honors: Jay Banuar M. Otamias
2nd Honors: Emmanuel Ravi M. Lara
3rd Honors: Gabriel R. Lim
4th Honors: Hannah Joy A. Moya
5th Honors: Ashley Sybil R. Manalo
Grade III-Tulips
1st Honors: Venus P. Balito
2nd Honors: Gene Andrei S. Llanes
3rd Honors: James Warren R. Esplana
4th Honors: Reishelle Anne N. Andres
5th Honors: Via Naama D. Mangubat
Grade III-Jasmin
1st Honors: Noel Simonjohn E. Gat-eb
2nd Honors: Angelica Veil R. Torres
3rd Honors: Manuel P. Magtira III
4th Honors: Carl John P. Soriano
5th Honors: Alexsandra M. Aggabao
Grade IV-Sampaguita
1st Honors: Dei Jai M. Otamias
2nd Honors: Marithe Issey N. Abella
3rd Honors: Nicart B. Ubaldo
4th Honors: Camille M. Nabong
5th Honors: Catherine L. Sevidal
Grade IV-Orchids
1st Honors: Samantha Seno
2nd Honors: Aaron Louise Ed S. Cruz
3rd Honors: John Maron M. Llagas
4th Honors: Shameena Ivy P. Rendon
5th Honors: Dania Charlize S. Tongol
Grade V
1st Honors: Clive F. Fuentebella
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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.
2nd Honors: Gerald Frederick C. Tongol

3rd honors: Leigh Yvonne T. Terrazola
4th Honors: Rodette Camille C. De

Guzman
5th Honors: Luisse Nhoriel S. Bungay
Grade VI
Valedictorian: Anna Alixia B. Samson
Salutatorian: Karl Vincent M. Gonzales
1st Honorable Mention: Luis Marcelo M.
Cacanindin
2nd Honorable Mention: Garwon M.
Baisa
3rd Honorable Mention: Jeremy Kent P.
Comendador
With Honors:
Jansen A. Gacula
Nicole Bernadette M. Barlaan
Kamille B. Dela Cruz
Don Prince O. Roque
Andrei Mariell M. Nabong
Recipients of Honors for
Academic Excellence, SLS
1st Year
1st Honors: Jiro Jerome G. Dumrique
2nd Honors: Mary Nicole Lynne G.
Tansioco
3rd Honors: Jeraldine P. Yumul
4th Honors: Jesan F. Murillo
5th Honors: John Michael T. Minamidez
2nd Year
1st Honors: Dhanna Patricia O. Bautista
2nd Honors: Sophia Mae E. Paderanga
3rd Honors: Nathaniel M. Perez
4th Honors: Bianca Marie F. Coma
5th Honors: Rica Jane M. Apellido
3rd Year
1st Honors: Jefferson Cedrick C. Garza
2nd Honors: Josef Manuel L. Descalzo
3rd Honors: Gretta Shalou G. Galicinao
4th Honors: Eunice Bianca Mae M.
Martinez
5th Honors: Edgar Emmanuel P. Antiquoia
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. Cruz
7th Honorable Mention: Maria Katherine
B. De Jesus
8th 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 Math
Luis Marcelo M. Cacanindin:
Best in Science
Garwon M. Baisa: Best in Makabayan
Outstanding Students, SLS
Filipino
Jiro Jerome G. Dumrique
Dhanna Patricia O. Bautista
Josef Manuel L. Descalzo
Rashanne M. Apellido
English
Mary Nicole Lynn G. Tansioco
Edgar Emmanuel P. Antioquia
Science and Technology
Jefferson Cedrick C. Garza
Mathematics
Lloyd Aries F. Figuerres
John Rafael A. Ferrer
Jefferson Cedrick C. Garza
Recognit
4th Year
Valedictorian: 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
Araling Panlipunan
Edgar Emmanuel P. Antioquia
Technology and Home Economics

Eunice Bianca M. Martinez
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.
Overall Top Three for

Elementary
Grade 1
Izelcon A. Cabacungan
Maricel Rose G. Ballaran
Veronica Gaudiano
Grade 2
Jeffrey Troy C. Jaranilla
Jan Karlo I. Espadero
Kurt Allen M. Sangalang
Grade 3
Carl Jason R. Agbayani
Chloe Ellaira D. Ting
Angelica Joyce L. Gregorio
Grade 4
Elijah Ericson G. Del Rosario
Marion Abilene R. Navarro
John Rhyuu G. Ballaran
Grade 5
Cheenie F. Villaluz
Alyssa Faye M. Folloso
John Matthew M. Cheng
Academic Excellence Awardees
for Elementary
Grade 1
Izelcon A. Cabacungan: Best in
Makabayan / Best in English /
Best in Mathematics / Best in Filipino
Grade 2
Jeffer Troy C. Jaranilla:
Best in Makabayan / Best in English /
Best in Mathematics / Best in Filipino
Grade 3
Carl Jason R. Agbayani: Best in
Makabayan
Angelica Joyce L. Gregorio: Best in
Mathematics
Mark Angelo G. Cataquiz: Best in English
Irene A. Lalaguna: Best in Science /
Best in Filipino
] UE
's EHSD
Student Achievers
Recognized
Grade 5
Gobgleth C. Santiago: Best in Makabayan
Aaron P. Rivera: Best in Mathematics
Alyssa Faye M. Folloso: Best in MAPEH /
Best in English
John Matthew M. Cheng: Best in HELE
Cheenie F. Villaluz: Best in Science
Khazelle Rose: Best in Filipino
Overall Top Five for
High School
1st Year
Angeline Jayne P. Woods
Eldrick James T. Enero
Jonathan B. Magtalas
Chedy Mae S. Regis
Teryeth Jane R. Saguita
2nd Year
Rojeena Gail R. Rubio
Ma. Levi F. Gecarane
Bea G. Gallardo
Shermaine A. Baluyot
Anne Camille Javelosa
3rd Year
Cathryn A. Labrador
Lian Ching D. Sy
Deanne Daniel L. Agustin
Diomar F. Gusi
Lyra D. Tolentino

for High School
1st Year
Angeline Jayne P. Woods: Best in MAPEH
Eldrick James T. Enero: Best in English
/ Best in TLE/Computer / Science /
Filipino
Chedhy Mae Regis: Best in Mathematics
2nd Year
Bea G. Gallardo: Best in Social Studies
Rojeena Gail R. Rubio: Best in English /
Best in TLE/Computer
Anne Camille Javelosa: Best in
Mathematics / Best in Science
Overall Top Three for High

School (Science-Based Curriculum)
1st Year
Mikaela L. Tecson
Bianca Fe Z. Anillo
Ceferin Julius B. Guevarra
2nd Year
Christian Oliver C. Sumugat
Alvin C. Magallanes
Kristina Cassandra C. Lim
3rd Year
Jerold Jay M. Flores
Camille Angelie J. Soribello
Rachelle R. Quintero
for High School
(Science-Based Curriculum)
1st Year
Mikaela 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 Studies
Salvador B. Tolete Jr.: Best in MAPEH
2nd Year
Alvin C. Magallanes: Best in Filipino
Vanessa Mae A. Opea: 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
tion Day 2010

Grade 4
Elijah 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
3rd Year
Cathryn A. Labrador: Best in TLE/
Computer / Mathematics
Lian Ching D. Sy: Best in MAPEH /
Best in Science
Christine Joy N. Bihasa: Best in English
Desiree Joy L. Obrado: Best in Filipino
Kim C. Escaro: Best in Social Studies
3rd Year
Jerold Jay M. Flores: Best in Science /
Best in Zoology / Best in English
Ma. Therence E. Cu: Best in TLE /
Best in Values Education
Camille Angelie J. Soribello: Best
in MAPEH / Best in Elective
Mathematics
Lyza M. Quilong Quilong: Best in Filipino
Renee Delos Trinos: Best in Mathematics
Allvin Dave Y. Rodriguez: Best in Social
Studies
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UE VP's Book
Dawn Alumni
Former
Published by
book collecting some of the finest essays

of Mr. Raul S. Gonzalez, UEs former Vice President for
University Relations, is out now.
Entitled My Malacaang, 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 newspapers adviser.
My Malacaang was formally launched at the Aloha Hotel on
November 5, 2009, Mr. Gonzalezs 75th birthday.
Subtitled Essays on Presidents, People, Places and Politics,
My Malacaang is an engaging read for any enthusiast of writing,
politics or Philippine culturea refresher for senior generations
and an eye-opener for the younger set. A number of the essays
are culled from Mr. Gonzalezs Malacaang-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. Osmea, Manuel A. Roxas
and Elpidio R. Quirino; and later on as a Malacaang worker
himselfstarting 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. Aquinos 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 Chronicles 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.
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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 Malacaang also includes biographical photos of Mr.
Gonzalezs 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 mans legendary Dawn advisership.
While My Malacaang may be thin a collection for the man
of letters that Mr. Gonzalez has been all his life, the books
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.
Mr. Gonzalez signs copies

of his book My Malacaang
on its launch night on Nov.
5, 2009, his 75th birthday
Tales of the
Longest-Staying
Malacaang Resident
Except for One
By Mr. Jose A. Carillo
This article is reprinted with permission from Jose Carillos English Forum
at http://josecarilloforum.com, February 6-12, 2010 edition.
rom its beginnings in 1802 as a Spanish

aristocrats summer home, Malacaang Palace in Manila
was to become the prime seat of political power in the
Philippines. It served as the official residence of the countrys
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
Philippines1Manuel Quezon, Sergio Osmea, 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 Malacaang under the countrys 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 Malacaang for more than one termMarcos, 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 Malacaang tenant Diosdado
Macapagals 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 yearsa term
that, of course, brings us to the present day. (Three of the official
Malacaang 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
Malacaangs official tenant for the next six yearsamong them
Joseph Estrada, the ousted Philippine president who wants to
reclaim Malacaang to vindicate his name; Senator Benigno
Aquino III, son of previous Malacaang tenant Corazon Aquino;
and Senator Manuel Roxas II, grandson of former Malacaang
tenant Manuel Roxas, who, as Noynoy Aquinos running mate,
puts himself in a contingent position to be also a Malacaang
tenant. How the political winds will blow in the national elections
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 Malacaang, or go to the serious
contenders for first-time occupancySenator Manuel Villar Jr.,
Senator Richard Gordon and former Defense Secretary Gilberto
Teodoro Jr.
Longer-staying Malacaang tenant than most
Through all the often fierce jockeying for residence in
Malacaang over the years, however, one man had largely kept
mum about the fact that that he had been a longer Malacaang
resident than any of the Philippine presidentsexcept one. This
was until that former long-time resident, Raul S. Gonzalez, came
out last November with a superb memoir-cum-essay collection,
My Malacaang: 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 Malacaang longer than I did. You read it
rightthan I. And yeslived, as in resided, ate, drank, slept,
wakened, thought, dreamt, fell ill, got well, played, laughed, wept,
prayed. And yes, yeslonger, 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 residencea
palace, in factthat 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
Malacaang resident. He used to live in a chalet within the
Malacaang compound because his father, architect Arturo M.
Gonzalez, was appointed by Philippine Commonwealth President
Manuel Quezon sometime after 1935 as Malacaangs buildings
and grounds superintendent. Architect Gonzalez held the position
until his violent death inside Malacaang grounds in December of
1949.
Strong sense of ownership over the place
The younger Gonzalez himself sums up his strong sense
of ownership over Malacaang in the first chapter of his book:
Malacaang 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 Malacaang where I saw what war did to
men and what men did in war, in Malacaang where two sisters
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of mine were conceived and [where] my father bled to death in

my 15-year-old arms from a bullet fired from a crazed soldiers
browning automatic rifle, Malacaang 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
whos 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 Malacaang, 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 Malacaang 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 Malacaang 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 death
And heres Gonzalez summoning from memory his terrible,
life-changing encounter with death in Malacaang:
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 elegantFather, that
isand 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.
HandsI dont know whosepull 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 Malacaang.
Many years after his fathers death, Raul Gonzalez was to
become a non-elective Malacaang resident againif only on
a day-job basiswhen he was appointed press secretary by
President Diosdado Macapagal. After Macapagal gave way to
Ferdinand Marcos as the new official Malacaang tenant in 1965,
Gonzalez worked with the private sector and wrote off and on
as an opinion columnist for some Metro Manila broadsheets. In
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1986, under the government of then Malacaang tenant President

Corazon Aquino, Gonzalez was named GSIS vice president
for public relations, a position he held until 1998 under the
Malacaang tenancy of President Fidel Ramos.
Insights from the corridors of power
His 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 intelligenceThus, 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 achievers
Gonzalez had a keen, discriminating eye for high achievers
among peopleparticularly 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 Malacaang itself. Here, for example, is his recollection
of President Fidel Ramos in mid-1996 after the latters round of
golf at Malacaang 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 couldnt 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. Heres what he wrote in his 1995
newspaper opinion column about popular Philippine comedian
Dolphys 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 dogsworse yet, by cursthat got lucky and caught
a car. That is simply being patriotic. It is, rather, that Dolphys
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, tooeven get stylishly snarky or snarkily
stylishas 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 explainwhy a media contract
is out on Cory, why theres 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?
Theres 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 power
Except for a few touching, sometimes overly sentimental
vignettes about Gonzalezs personal and family life in the latter
part of the essay collection, My Malacaang largely devotes itself to
perceptive, flesh-and-blood sketches of the men and womenand
their surrogates as wellwho had tenanted Malacaang 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
puetas 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
Malacaang had given him a ringside seat to recent Philippine
history and contemporary events. And many of his essays
in My Malacaang 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, actand, believe you
me once more, it can be traced to how easily either these two
phrasespuede na or puede pacomes 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 thingsto drive out our
colonizers, to gain political independence, to absorb the ways of
the West.
Truly, Raul Gonzalezs 65 essays in the 320-page book make
My Malacaang 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.
Jose P. Laurel was president of the Philippines during the Japanese
Occupation from 1942-1945 but, based on Raul Gonzalezs first-hand
account in My Malacaang, never took up residence in the palace, preferring
to always sleep in in his house in Peafrancia St. in Paco, Manila.
2
Raul S. Gonzalez the writer and communications executive is not the
same Raul M. Gonzalez, the former Philippine justice secretary.
3
From 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.
4
Luisito Espinosa, Elma Muros and Robert Jaworkski were at the time
the leading Filipino athletes in professional boxing, running and basketball,
respectively.
1
My Malacaang by Raul S. Gonzalez (Dawn Alumni and Writers

Network, publisher, 2009: 320 pages, coated bookpaper) is a limited
edition thats 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
raulsgnzlz@yahoo.com; or Tel. (632) 811-2140, Mobile 0917-5220623,
email second_opn@yahoo.com.
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
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HRM Management Program Chair at Glendale Community College in USA
UE Alumnus Gives Valuable Workshop

for
HRM Faculty Members
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 CaliforniaOrange 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 Masters Degree
from the Cornell University School of Hotel and Restaurant
Administration. Upon graduating from Cornell, Prof. Lao joined
the Marriot Hotel Corporations 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. Laos 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 experiencehaving been, among others, the Director of
Prof. Michael Lao (front, center) poses with Century Park Hotel personnel manager Susan Dinio (2nd from left), UEs
(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 Caloocans other officers and HRM faculty members and some of CBA
Manilas faculty membersafter Prof. Laos workshop at the Briefing Room on Feb. 12, 2010
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International and Domestic Franchise Operations of Tony Romas 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 Portos
Bakery & Caf 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 Maxs of Manila restaurant in Glendale; and Kenos Restaurant in
Anaheim Hills.
Prof. Lao offers comprehensive restaurant operation workshops at
Glendale Community Colleges 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.
Prof. Lao receives a certificate of
appreciation from UE via CAS Manila
Associate Dean Lota Billones
UE Student
Hailed as
2009
Jose Rizal
Model
Student
E 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 SciencesManila 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 Manilas
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.
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UE and
21st Cent
T
echnology 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 Computerworlds
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, UEs Management Information Systems Department
(MISD) has remained true to its very simple formula of providing
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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 Universitys
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 wellrounded.
IT Projects and the Future of Technology
In 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 setup. 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
d the Challenges of the
By Ottovon Bismarck
M. Dolorico
tury and Globalization

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 transmissiona
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
tomorrows technology would look like when he said, Integration
has been driven in large part by globalizations 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 Universitya 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 UEs 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 UEs 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.
Collage above left by the MISDs Ian A. Rea
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Introducing
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).
ay 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 Fathers 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, 2007as the top in the disposition of cases for 2006. He is Mr.
Zero Backlog.
His evolution as a leader fits Platos utopian model. Besides
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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
sportsmanshipmeaning 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 Honors 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 fightera cancer survivorso 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 arent always right or fair, but in Justice Pizarros 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.
Lessons from a
Seasoned Warrior
By Justice NORMANDIE B. PIZARRO
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 over1974 UE College of Law; 1969 UE
Bachelor of Arts, Political ScienceJustice 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 UEs Diamond Jubilee Alumni Achievers in 2006.
hank 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 Courts 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
Parentsthe 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 nationthe
2010 Graduates of UECongratulations, Friendsa pleasant
morning.
I have one request: Can we give our Alma Materthe

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 schoolfrom 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 Godfearing 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, lets 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!
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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
foodvitamins. 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
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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 crossenrollee. 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 Malacaan 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., Malacaan 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 questionsalmost 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 pagkakapantaypantay. 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 days
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 oclock
in the morning, so you could be the early
bird, but only to find out that somebody
woke up at four oclock. 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-orbreak 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 ones ability to rise up
and start anew that matters. That is selfreassurance. 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 twomonth 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,
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without offense meant, is a one-trackminded, 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 yearround sports and recreation program, and
strengthened the companys 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 dialectBilocano.
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, problemsolving 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 Arabiaor a total
of eight years in that company, which I
loved so much, having taught me to be a
management manwhen I said to myself,
it was time again to go.
And so, returning home to the
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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 systemnamely, police
enforcement agencies, the public, the
prosecutorial branch, the jailers, as well as
the judgesI 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 appointeda
promotion in factRegional 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 tripsin 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,
its 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-orbreak 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 nyo 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.
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Introducing
Ambassador Minda
Calaguian Cruz
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).
ur 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 bachelors degree, AB in Political
Science, from the University of the East in 1973 and her masters
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
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Course for Teachers of Social Sciences at the University of the

Philippines, Foreign Service Training in Australia and a masters
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
Singaporethis 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.
The Start of the School of Life

By Ambassador MINDA CALAGUIAN CRUZ
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 UEs Diamond Jubilee Alumni Achievers in 2006.
hank 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.
Its 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 oldhindi 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 luckyI 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 1960sactually the late 1960swas a very colorful time
for students, as Dean Javier said. It was right before the First
Quarter Stormthe 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
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,
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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, its the duty and
the responsibility of parents, but we could
see how selfless they have been for all of
us. But now Im 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 feltsatisfaction
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 doesnt 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
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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 womens 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. Its
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 experienceone
that enriches not you as an individual but
also those around you. But those who are
tired of this lifes 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 ones 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 wed
see, but that wed 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 peoplepeople 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 lifes 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 selfrespect should always be those that you
should bring with you. Any place of work
normally has these particular ingredients.
We know that theres 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 selfawareness, 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 youre 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. Lets listen to others. And
its 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 doesnt mean that I tell you do not go.
Go when you are ready. Go after youve
done your service to the country. Go
continue with your service to the country
even if youre 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 nung 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, its
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.
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Introducing
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).
e 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 Jimmys 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. Theres 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, Its 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
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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 ones 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 UEs goal.
To Jimmy, our very own alumnus, we salute you. We are so
proud of you! Go, Jimmy! Go, UE!
"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.
E 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 childs 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
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 aboveaverage 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
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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 sweeternot
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; its 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
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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 lifea 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-forpound 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. Im 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!
Introducing
Col. Raul Medina

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).
o 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 fourthyear 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.
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"Be Not
Afraid to Set a
Grand Vision
for Yourself"
By Col. Raul Z. Medina
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.
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hank 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, andwe might as well includeof 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 Japaneseblooded, 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 todays 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 graduateseven my
younger brothers and sistersof 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, ahParang 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 mamas
boy or daddys 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 its 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, its 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. Id 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 doctors 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 nyo, 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, Id 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 Im 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
unitsat 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.
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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 endeavordifferent 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 arenajust like me, I had thrown
my hat into the political arena, in the first
district of Quezon Cityplease 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
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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 lifes rewards, where you have made
a positive impact on your life and your
fellowmens.
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: Im 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 Ill
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: Im 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 nung 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 dreamto 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, ininvite 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. Nung 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 pot 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. Lets give them the free rein. Lets
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 ourselvesour 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 youwhatever 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
53
UE
The
U E
M a n i l a
C o l l e g e s
Outstanding
Graduate Awardee &
Summa Cum Laude
Summa
Cum Laude
Valedictorian
Aisler S. IBANA
College of Arts and Sciences
(CAS)-Manila
Blessie C. PRIETO
CAS Mla.
Jorlett L. BIBANGCO
College of Law
U E
Honor Roll,
SY 2009-2010
M a g n a C u m La u d e
Maricar Ann T.
ADVENTO
CAS Mla.
Katrina T.
ALIMOT
CAS Mla.
Erwin J.
ARABIA*
CBA Mla.
Robin T.
ARIDA
COE Cal.
Jennylyn Joy F.
BAJAO
CAS Mla.
Ma. Lara N.
BANTILO*
COE Cal.
Vincent Tito B.
ABUCEJO
CAS Mla.
Jeyk Christopher
G. AGUILAR
CBA Cal.
Jomaleen E.
ANDAL
CBA Mla.
Ednalyn S.
ANOG
CBA Mla.
Benjielyne M.
BOLASOC
CAS Mla.
Maribelle C.
COBARRUBIAS
CBA Cal.
Krizza S.
CRUZ
CAS Mla.
John Paul Y.
CUPCUPIN
COE Cal.
Jane Rizalene W.
DONES*
CBA Mla.
Leonard J.
GASID
CAS Mla.
Edmy Rose M.
CABAL*
CBA Mla.
Mary Grace T.
CABILAR
CAS Mla.
Marlon Joel D.
CANLAS*
CAS Mla.
Mark Josep L.
CARLOS*
CBA Mla.
Melvin P.
GEREMILLO
CCSS
Leover E.
GONZALES*
COE Cal.
Miyuki P.
HOSHIAI*
CBA Cal.
Ronn Michael A.
INACAY*
CBA Mla.
Allen S.
MERCADO
CAS Mla.
Ralph Vincent M.
MERCADO
CAS Mla.
Jessica C.
EVANGELISTA
CAS Mla.
Anna Rochelle B.
FAJARDO
COE Cal.
Julie Anne G.
FELONIA
CAS Mla.
Jennielyn L.
FLORES
CBA Cal.
Noel R.
MONZALES
CCSS
Maria Iraliz E.
NOOL
CAS Mla.
Jayson J.
PACHECO
COE Cal.
Kristian T.
RAGUIRAG*
COE Cal.
Beverly D.
RAPOSAS
CBA Cal.
Jin Michael R.
RESURRECCION*
COE Cal.
Reliza M.
MENDOZA
CAS Mla.
Stephen John I.
MENESES
CBA Mla.
Rosalie D.
MORALES
CCSS
Maria Jessa L.
MORES
CAS Mla.
Ricca Mae V.
ROCO
CDent
Cristian P.
SABA
CAS Mla.
Brian L.
SANICO
CAS Mla.
Christian John
L. SANTOS
CCSS
Nino Mar P.
SANTOS
CBA Cal.
Wilfredo P.
TABLANTE*
CBA Cal.
Leselle C.
QUITANEG
COE Mla.
Richard Zeus E.
RAMIREZ
COE Cal.
Angela A.
REY*
CBA Cal.
Mary Anne O.
RUBIANO*
COE Cal.
Secondary Laboratory School, UE Manila
Rashanne M. APELLIDO
Valedictorian / JP Laurel Awardee for Junaid T. MARANDA

Academic Excellence / Gerry Roxas
Salutatorian
Leadership Awardee / Mercury Drug Corp.
Awardee as Best in Math & Science
Mark Joseph V. Pelle Bonifacio H. Caburian Jr. Jessica Nicole T. INGAT

First Honorable Mention Second Honorable Mention Third Honorable Mention
Shammai B. UBALDO
Fourth Honorable Mention
Marielle Kate C. BLUNT

Fifth Honorable Mention
Christine S. Cruz
Sixth Honorable Mention
Jasmine Rachelle P. NUALLA

With Distinction
Jasmin L. BAULA
With Distinction
High School Level, UE Caloocan
Rhoda Mae Sheen C.

DOLLAGA
Valedictorian
Lethmar S. TOLENTINO Albert Beejay M. RIVERA Kristine D. Aunuevo

Ronielyn C. SABARRE
Salutatorian
First Honorable Mention Second Honorable Mention Third Honorable Mention
Abegail G. ESPINO
With Distinction
C a l o o c a n
C o l l e g e s
Leadership Awardees
E SLS
E H S D
College Distinguished Graduate Awardees
Women
Men
Manila Campus Caloocan Campus Manila Campus Caloocan Campus

Allen S. Wilfredo P. TABLANTE* Maria Iraliz E.
Michelle E.
MERCADO
College of Business
Nool
SYJUCO*
CAS Mla.
Administration (CBA)CAS Mla.
CBA Cal.
Caloocan
Jorlett L.
BIBANGCO
College of Law
Ricca Mae V.
ROCO
College of
Dentistry
(CDent)
Erwin J.
ARABIA*
CBA Mla.
Wilfredo P.
TABLANTE*
CBA Cal.
Aisler S.
IBANA
CAS Mla.
Melvin P.
Jin Michael R.
GEREMILLO
RESURRECCION*
College of
Col. of Engineering
Computer Studies
(COE)-Cal.
and Systems
(CCSS)
Cu m La u d e
Rean Carlo P.
ARAIS
COE Cal.
Jeffrey D.
ARZAGA
CAS Mla.
Angelique M.
ATIENZA
CAS Mla.
Arianne Chaezel
M. ATIENZA
CBA Mla.
Eugene Rofel C.
BANDOMA
CAS Mla.
Mariane B.
BALLESTEROS
COE Cal.
Joseph Bernabe
D.R. BAGNES
CCSS
Marion Patriche
C. BONOAN*
CDent
Mary Jane M.
BUGAAY
CBA Mla.
Bernie Bette B.
BUSTAMANTE*
CBA Cal.
Jem Margarette B.
CASTRO
CBA Mla.
Jonard P.
CAVA
CBA Mla.
Jose B.
CONEL III
CBA Cal.
John Michael Z.
DALIPE*
COE Mla.
Aldrin L.
DELA CRUZ
COE Mla.
Gerard P.
DELAS ARMAS
CCSS
Maria Lourdes C.
DURIAN
CCSS
Via Sherika
S. DUNGO
CBA Mla.
Jonathan G.
ENTICO*
CBA Cal.
Gemyllie U.
ESLIZA
CBA Cal.
Joey B.
GABUDAO
CAS Mla.
Karen P.
GEMINA
CBA Cal.
Rowena L.
GUARDIAN
CAS Mla.
Kristal Joy A.
HUENDA
CBA Cal.
Sheila Merl Q.
LANTACA
CAS Mla.
John Robinson A.
LEONARDO
CBA Mla.
Ken Albert M.
LIM*
CCSS
Joanna G.
LOGRONIO
CAS Mla.
Karen L.
LUMINARIO
CAS Mla.
Karen Laila
MALAGAR*
CBA Mla.
Krisle Ann U.
NAGTALON*
CBA Mla.
Michelle O.
NUGUID*
CBA Mla.
January M.
ORIAS*
CBA Cal.
Debrah F.
ORTEGA*
CBA Mla.
Jean Angela R.
PABLO
CBA Cal.
Raychelle S.
PACHECO*
CBA Mla.
Michael G.
PADILLA*
COE Mla.
Angelica M.
PARAS*
CBA Mla.
Rose Anne D.
PUNO
CAS Mla.
Jessica P. PUYAT
Col. of Education
(CEduc)
Diane Marie C.
SAMACO
CBA Mla.
Jeniessa P.
SINGH
CBA Cal.
Diane Camille C.
SOTELO
CEduc
Mon Alvin L.
TUYAY
CCSS
Almira R.
VALENZUELA
COE Cal.
Cherryl Ann R.
VIERNES*
CBA Cal.
Vilma Lyn S.
VILLAFUERTE
CBA Mla.
Arlene E.
VILLAROZA
CBA Cal.
Mary Grace A.
VISCO
CEduc
Van Denver R.
VIZCARRA
CAS Mla.
Elementary Laboratory School, UE Manila
Maria Katherine B. DE JESUS Alcon John Z. DATU

Seventh Honorable Mention Eighth Honorable Mention /
AY Foundation Awardee for

National Discipline
Anna Alixia B. SAMSON Karl Vincent M. GONZALES

Valedictorian
Salutatorian
Luis Marcelo M.
Garwon M. BAISA
CACANINDIN
Second Honorable Mention
First Honorable Mention
Jeremy Kent P.
COMENDADOR
Third Honorable Mention
Elementary Level, UE Caloocan
Marielle P. GREGORIO
With Distinction
Mary Danielle B. ISIP

With Distinction
Rica Mae L. MENDOZA Mark Angelo M. MUNCADA Alianne Kayle A. JOVES

Valedictorian
Salutatorian
First Honorable Mention
Julia Pauline O. PUNO

Jannie Lou C. TAUTJO
Second Honorable Mention Third Honorable Mention
Nastaran
Yeganehfar**
CAS Mla.
* A UE-Tan Yan
Kee Scholar/
Grantee
** All of these
honorees are
Yearend 2010
graduates
except for Ms.
Yeganehfar, who
is a Midyear
2009 graduate.
UE's Administrative Services
tty. Antonio Masancay Tony De Guzman

Sr., the Director for Administrative Services of UEs
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 Guzmans younger
brother Joselito (who himself had worked at the Philippine
National Bank, of which Dr. Domingo had been the President).
Atty. De Guzmans 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 UEFoundation 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 MDCs 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 Guzmanthe 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
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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 Guzmans 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 agencys 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-cons 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 PVTAs 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
Director Antonio De Guzman, 73

following the first EDSA Revolution, Atty. De Guzman resumed
his private practice of law as well as tended to the familys
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 UEs Director for Administrative Services for UEs 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 UEs telecommunication facilities and the Property
Office, among others.
(With Atty. De Guzmans 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 GregorioDe 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 AnneMarie 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
Wordwhere his cremated remains are interredat the Christ
the King Columbary in Quezon City.Bert B. Sulat Jr.
Atty. De Guzman, UEs longtime Director for

Administrative Services, is seen here in some
recent photos: (from left) undergoing the
mandatory test for high feveras an antiA(H1N1) measureupon 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 UEs
63rd Foundation Anniversary, of which Atty. De
Guzman was a Steering Committee member
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We Shall Continue to be
Inspired by His Zest for
Life
A Eulogy for Atty. Antonio M. De Guzman
by President Ester A. Garcia
tty. 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 Universitys administrative
sphere, thereby being instrumental in helping to keep UEs status as an
environment truly conducive to learning. With the Universitys engineering,
electrical, janitorial and security forces under Tony De Guzmans
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 UEs academic sector,
as a professor at the UE College of Lawin 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 relevancenay,
the importanceof 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 opportunitynot 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 itan 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 Tonys 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.
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UE Football Coach
Lloyd James Lim, 36
loyd 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 UEs
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. (UEs 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 universitiesAteneo 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 Universitys football team. His
interest in the sport had started off with casual games in the
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 Lloyds 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 Mens 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 Mens 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 mens and womens 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.)
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
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r. Romeo Quilantang
Armada, UEs longtime
University Registrar and thus
head of the Universitys Department of
Registration and Records Management
(DRRM), passed away on March 3, 2010, at
age 67.
Mr. Armada has been the Registrar of
UEs 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 Universitys 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 UEs
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 years 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 UEs
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. Armadas tenure as UE DRRM
head oversaw the computerization of the
offices records and the improvement in
both the DRRMs 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. Armadas 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. Armadas 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.
Longtime
UE Registrar
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Romeo Armada, 67
o Mr. Romeo Q. Armadas

wife Norma, their six children
Melna Sol Catherine, Natasha,
Odette Pauline, Petrarch, Queenie Marie,
and Ria Claireand other relatives; to
his fellow officers and co-workers in the
University of the East; to his friends and
acquaintances present, good evening.
Romy Armadas 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 Universitys
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-yalty, 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
timesand 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 mens basketball tournament in
the 60s, 70s and mid-80s. He was in UE
as the Assistant Registrar, no lesswhen
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
in his own right to UEs celebration of its

60th foundation anniversary in 2006 and
in UEs 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 UEs official colors were
the original blue and gold until the change
in UEs 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 selfdeprecation.
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-theresuch 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 accenta radiant tie, for
instanceto 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 Manilas College of
Arts and Sciences, of which he had also
been the College Secretary for almost three
years. He was briefly UEs Admissions
Director, from 1994 to 1995.
It was through the Department of
Registration and Records Management,
a.k.a. the Registrars 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
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 UEs
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 Lualhatis 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 UEhis 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 Armadas 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.
"'Romy' Rhymes
with 'Lualhati'"
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.
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By Prof. MERCY L. CANDELARIA
Director, Student Affairs Office-Manila
This was the eulogy for Mr. Armada by Prof. Candelaria on March 8, 2010 at the Arlington
Memorial Chapels and Crematorium, where Mr. Armadas remains then lay in state.
hen President Ester A.

Garcia told me that I would be
among those who would pay
tribute to Mr. Armada in UEs 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 semesterin 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 studentand
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 studentshis only son, Petrarch, and
his youngest daughter, Ria Claire. From
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.
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time to time, he would update me on their

status and accomplishments. He reminded
me so much of my fatherespecially
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 mahjongtalo pa raw siya.
He delighted in showing the pictures of his
grandchildrenespecially 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 rinumaga, 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 wasnt
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
"We Are So Blessed to Have

Had a Father Like You"
By RIA CLAIRE F. ARMADA
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 Melnas
son TJ, granddaughter
Samantha, daughter Queenie
(Samanthas mom), daughter
Ria, (standing, from left)
Queenies husband Rene and
Melnas 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.
Good evening, everyone!

I prayed at exactly 2:26 pm this afternoon
and asked for Gods guidance to give me
enough courage and strength to be able to
write all my sentiments.
March 3, 2010, WednesdayI was about
to have my lunch break when Lala, Dads
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 couldnt
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 ... Anong nangyari, Dy? Bakit
ganito... alis na tayo, tumayo ka na dyan, kse
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 couldnt
breathe. I began to panic and cry. I tried to
accept what she had told me but I couldnt.
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 its 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
Football Coach Lloyd Lim

Continued from page 59
Serving as Coach Lloyds 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 20032004, and Godefar Garcia, a 5th-year
Mechanical Engineering student of Coach
Lloyds 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.
Lima former Sheriff of the Regional
Trial Courts Romblon branch and who
himself passed away just a year ago, on
March 22, 2009and 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 Lloyds 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 Lloyds 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.
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The Boards of Trustees, Management and Staff

of the University of the East and of
the UE Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Inc.
lovingly remember
Dr. P. O. Domingo
(June 1, 1925-June 26, 2008)
on the occasion of his
Second Death
Anniversary
Dr. 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 for
the eternal repose of his soul.
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Accomplished
CFA Professor
Alex De Jesus, 49
E 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 organizations activities that
year including Student Lightning, the Usapang Photo
lecture series and the photo exhibit entitled Pedalall 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 Bian, 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.
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Missing
Alex Sir DJ
By Prof. ELLEN D. VILLANUEVA, College of Fine Arts
t 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.
Alexs 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 Buildings 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. Thats 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. Thats 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.
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(CFA Faculty Member, 1994-2010)

By Prof. Ruby G. Sapaula
1998 CFA graduate and Sem-to-Sem Faculty Member
ot 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 nave. 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
lovedthe kind who changes a persons 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 ones 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
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 DJs achievements and
accomplishments not only as an artist more so as CFAs 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 City
Sampung Pahid November 2008, Big & Small Art
Gallery, Robinsons Place Manila
Samut Sari 2009, Delas Islas, Intramuros
Deus ex Machina 2009, Tomato Bomb HQ, Xavierville
Avenue, QC
Pamanang Sining March 2009, Galleria Dela Islas,
Intramuros
Dos por Tres Big & Small Art Gallery, Robinsons Place
S.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 Company
Paskong-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 CFAs 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 2009
Usapang Photo a series of photo lectures, Sept. 2009
Pedal a photo exhibit, Sept. 2009.
Sir DJs 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 DJs 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 manythe 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
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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.
E CBA alumnus Gregorio Navarros 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, doesnt 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 Developments (OECD) Principles of
Good Governance, which involve the following:
1. Ensuring the basis for an effective corporate governance
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.
2. The rights of shareholders and key ownership functions: This
stipulates that the corporate governance framework
should protect and facilitate the exercise of shareholders
rights.
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3.
The equitable treatment of shareholders: 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.
4. The role of stakeholders in corporate governance: 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.
5. Disclosure and transparency: 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.
6. The responsibilities of the board: The corporate governance
framework should ensure the strategic guidance of the
company, the effective monitoring of management by the
board, and the boards 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
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
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
designed to encourage meaningful
shareholder involvement in the selection
of directors. The tenth principle, about
shareholder communications, stipulates that
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
combinationssometimes 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 didnt 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
didnt 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!
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
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Youth Weigh
in on Ethics
By Mr. SONNY B. COLOMA
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 Lectureon 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.
odays 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)
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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 ones 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.
Teachers 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 professors 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 yearan 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
corruption has become a way of life. It is regrettable that the

Philippines ranks among the worlds 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
Malacaang 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) Lets have more of the same or business as
usual; or b) Lets 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 its 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, wouldnt it be good to commit to be
good as our way of honoring Christ who is the reason for this
season?
Readers are invited to visit sonnycoloma@blosgspot.com
Mr. Coloma receives a plaque of

appreciation from two UE CBA Caloocan
Dean Estelita Bello after his talk
We Are So Blessed to have had a father like you

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 Valentines 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 napakasimple 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 youre 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 Id text you
when I arrived in my officeand at 3pm daily, youd call me and say
Buenas tardes, mi hermosa hija. Cmo ests? Now, its different and I
do not have the guts to enter Instituto Cervantes as all I can see is your
vision. Thats why Im so sorry If I dropped my class; Ill just get back
there if Im ready. Ill miss saying I love you to you every day and Ill
miss preparing your glass of milk before you go to sleep.
You always taught me to be strong and not to cry if its 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 dont 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 weve 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 Armadas
six children.
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Part of the UE CBA Business Lecture Series
Amcham
Executive
Director
Talks on How
RP Can Sustain
Economic
Growth
By Prof. ROMEO P. SY
Chairman, Marbecman Department,
UE College of Business Administration-Manila
n 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 Amchams 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
Nio 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
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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
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.
he 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 teachers name is his/her PRC-CPA
Number and Certificate of Accreditation Number:
Claudio C. AGSI > 47653 > F09-089
Rosalia M. AGUSTIN > 35008 > F09-094
Tessie C. CUA > 34125 > F09-095
Ma. Teresa B. DE JESUS > 51859 > F09-093
Angelito C. DESCALZO > 72699 > F09-087
Louisa Elisa S. FERNANDEZ > 30003 > F09-092
Bernardo V. NIDUAZA Jr. > 25769 > F09-088
Ellen Rose M. PINEDA > 31688 > F09-090
Fe 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)
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Tomorrow
By Mr. ANDRE D. ONIDO
JPIA President, UE Manila, SY 2009-2010
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he 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 Lualhatis fold.
The Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), the home organization
for accountancy students at UE, has been one of the witnesses to the Universitys
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 organizations 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
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are Chico Arellano, Amie Capio,
Franklin Reinier Cruz, Abigail Dela
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Manila was on a roll this School Year 2009-2010. Since July 2009, UEs 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 JPIAs 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 Presidents 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
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JPIA: Then, Now and Tomorrow

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
Casio (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.
JPIAs unparalleled feats are greatly evidenced by the numerous
awards and merits it has received for both academic and nonacademic 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 UniversityManila, 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 (VPInternal 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.
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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 Peoples 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 JPIAs
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 AdministrationManila, 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.
JPIA: Reaping the Fruits of Hardwork

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 Cups 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. Scholasticas 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 USTs 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
FEUs Nicanor Reyes Cup last February 5, 2010he 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 JPIAManila 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 Cups 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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UE
CBA
Reaps Awards in
ENEDA
National
Conference
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
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wards, 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 Caseas, 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 UniversityManila, who were awarded Biggest Delegation and 2nd Biggest
Delegation, respectively.
UEs 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
-Peat
From left, Ms. Ortega,

Mr. Arellano and Mr. Inacay
proudly displaying their
trophies
by UE Trio
at Nicanor
Reyes Cup!
By Chico C. Arellano
he 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 tournaments
Perpetual Cup. UE is the first school team to
score a three-peat in the tournaments 10year 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 teamsincluding 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 UEvied 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
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.
Engineering Sophomores are Physics Quiz Runners-Up
Mr. Foronda (left)

and Mr. Campos
he 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
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Longtime
SAO
Manila
Director
Bids UE
Adieu
80
rs. 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 PhilippinesDiliman, 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. Porios 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 womens
studies and group dynamics at Philippine
Womens 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 activitiesas sponsored by various
national, professional and socio-civic
entities and organizations. She has also
conducted lectures on family and values
education, womens 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 Paasas NCR chapter;
Public Relations Officer of the Board of
Directors of the Young Womens 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 Mens 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. Marys College of
Meycauayan, Palawan State College and
the Bulacan Provincial Capitol, among
others.Bert B. Sulat Jr.
"The
Difference
You Make
is Your Own Best
Reward"
Dir. Porio (standing, 2nd from right)
with the rest of the SY 2009-2010
UE Academic Council
"She Will Always Be
My Mentor"
By Mr. Dexter A. Villanueva
aam 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 womens 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 shes 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 Manilas Political
Science Society and UE Student Council, and is the current Campus
Organizations Coordinator of the Student Affairs Office-Manila.
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.
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. Maam, 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, Maam.
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.
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She Will
Always Be My
"Grandma"
This is a tribute to outgoing Student Affairs Office-Manila Director
Remedios V. Porio by Patrick John E. Famillaran.
verything 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.
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UE's Team
Vanilla's "ShortCut"
Success Continues
By Prof. MARY KATHLEEN G. JAVILLONAR
Chair, Department of Communication Arts,
UE College of Arts and Sciences-Caloocan
ast 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 Alalayins
class CA 312 or Audio-Video Procedures.
I am very proud of Team Vanilla,
which is composed of mostly fourthyear students: Rene Anselmo, the films
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 Caloocans Department
of Communication Arts for being the
Colleges 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.
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
filmsand also a former student of mine
in English 101inspired Team Vanilla
to improve on ShortCut. Prof. Legaspi
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She Will Always Be My Grandma

Team Vanilla's "ShortCut" Success Continues

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 Grandmas leadership, the
presence of Director Remedios Porio will always be felt.
Director Porio, you will always be my Grandma.
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 Vanillas brush with the
Eagles of Ateneo, the UE teams next destination involved the
Archers.
Second week of February 2010, Rene and Jaymee Annthe
latter considered as the teams lucky charm for having
submitted ShortCut to the UP Tudla Film Festival in 2009,
resulting in the films screening in that festivalsubmitted
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 Groups 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 Vanillas 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 Vanillas 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 MOAs
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:
Dont 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
Frosts 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 toShortCut! [It will] be featured in SM
Cinemas CineExpo this coming June 2010. Watch out for it!
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.
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Training
Korean
Students in
English
Speaking at
UE Caloocan
By Prof. Josefina c. Advincula
Chair, Department of Languages,
College of Arts and Sciences-Caloocan
he English Training Program for Korean

Students is a 60-hour non-credit program for students
hailing from South Koreas 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,
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
worlds population will be speaking or learning English by 2015,
is not far from realization.
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This Faculty
Member's
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
By Dr. Ma. Joycelyn A. Go-Monilla
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
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of 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 masters 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 students mind gets corrupted by the kind of
society that we have now, then everything else in this world falls
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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 wellof 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 persons 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 teachers 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.
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Second-Language Acquisition
as the Goal
By Prof. MARK G. FABELLA
Faculty Member, English Department, CAS Manila
tudents 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 perspectivethat 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 thingsrules and practice:
1. Remind the students about the reason they are in a secondlanguage 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.
2. Impose the use of the target language in class activities like
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
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3.
4.
5.
target language. This results in the internalization of the

target language syntax.
Do not laugh at the grammatical or pronunciation mistakes
of any student. No college student enjoys being ridiculed
or laughed at in class. In the college level, a students
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
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. 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 teacherfacilitated 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.
Of Technological Innovations
in Teaching
By Prof. ROMEO Y. MARTIN
Faculty Member, Department of English, CAS Manila
hat 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
English
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 writers 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 mentors weaknesses or
shortcomings, but it is still the teacher who
will stimulate interest and wisdom in his/
her students.
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The Gospel of Care

and Compassion
ur 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,
By Prof. ROLAND F. MADEJA
deans, directors, chiefs of departments and offices, friends, students,
Faculty Member, Department of History and
ladies and gentlemen, a pleasant morning.
International Studies, CAS Manila
The first NSTP photo exhibit was conceived in 2008. This year,
2010, marks the third photo exhibit of the NSTP. I was appointed Chair
These were the opening remarks of Prof. Madeja (seen in the top
of the Committee on the NSTP Photo Exhibit in 2008 and 2009. This
photo below) at the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony of the UE National
year, I was offered the chairmanship of this exhibit, but I declined and
Service Training Program (NSTP) Photo Exhibit 2010, on March
instead suggested that new faces be appointed, so that everybody can
4, 2010, 10:30 am, at the Dalupan Lobby in UE Manila.
Prof. Madeja is also the President of the CAS Manila Faculty Club, have the chance to serve. I firmly believe that leadership must be done
in rotation.
Secretary of the UE Faculty Association, and Chairman of the
We should take note that there could be no exhibit at all today
CAS Social Orientation and Community Involvement.
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
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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:
Editor in Chief
The poor give us much more
Edilberto B. Sulat Jr.
than we give them. Theyre
Editorial Assistants
such strong people, living
Lolita M. Carpina
day to day with no food.
Jose Angelo M. Vergel De Dios
And they never curse, never
complain. We dont have to
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give them pity or sympathy.
James Patrick P. Trinidad
We have so much to learn
from them.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
God bless us all and
Lucio C. Tan
our families as we pray for
Ester A. Garcia
good health, long life and
Carmelita G. Mateo
happiness, for us to continue
Fedeserio C. Camarao
Jesus T. Tanchanco Sr.
the mission of serving others
with love.
UE Libraries Director
Visits Library of
Malaysia's Oldest
University
irector 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. Garcias visit last June 1 was to benchmark
and link the UE Department of Libraries with Malaysias oldest
university library, which was established in 1959 and houses
over a million titles.
Komodhi Thaiveegan, Head of the Academic Services
ofUM, ledDir. Garcia to see all the sections and services
available in UMs four-storey library building, which includes
color-coded areasfor identified researchers, specialrooms and
facilities for graduate students andthe blind.
Dir. Garcia noted thefunding 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 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
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Cooperative
Writing
in the Language Classroom
By Prof. MA. VICTORIA Z. GODINEZ, Ph.D.
Department of Languages, College of Arts and Sciences-Caloocan
IFTEEN units of EN 112 and nine units of EN 113.

That was my teaching load last semester. Perhaps many
of you would say But thats 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 dont 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 essayssome of which I would like to
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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.
Thanksfor 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 dont 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 clich 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.
Pagod Na
By Mr. Cornelio L. Marcelino
Superintendent, Environmental Services Office
Sino? Ako?
Ah, Oo, pagod rin ako.
Tulad ng iba nating mga kasama sa hanapbuhay
Napapagod rin ako.
Sila nga pagkatapos magwalis, naglalampaso
Naglilinis ng maduming salaming bintana
Nag-iisis ng mantsa sa dingding
Nagwawalis ng agiw sa kisame.
Lagi mo silang makikita sa oras ng trabaho
Nandoon sa puesto, nagmamalaki, masipag at
May tiyaga. Ika nga... jingle lang ang pahinga.
Oo, napapagod din... ako... sila rin.
Pero, alam mo, nagpapasalamat ako
Dahil napagod ako sa pagtatrabaho...!
Marami ngayon...pagod-na-pagod na...
Sa paghahanap ng trabaho!
Of Technological Innovations in Teaching English
Here are some suggested principles
which can help teachers implement
technology.
1. Separate the role of the teacher. 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.
2. Teach in a principled way.
Whenever a new technology
emerges (e.g., Web-based
learning), it is important to go
beyond the wow factor and think
3.
4.
5.
about the pedagogical reasons

for using it. Remember, good
teaching is always principled.
Use technology to complement and
enhance what the teacher does.
It is not what it is; its what you
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.
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.
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Roses
for the
Man
in the
Corner
A Short Story
By Prof. Menandro M. Mortel
Department of English, College of Arts and

Sciences-Manila
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arely 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. Its 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. Ill see if I can come back. Thanks.
We will, Sir, dont worry. Dr. De Castro will be here anytime
now.
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. Thats what Im
always advising you to avoid! Dont 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?
Shes fine, Maam, 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, its not so
bad at all. Next time, be extra cautious. Youre 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 hes Professor
Andrei Maneja. Hes an alumnus of your school, and hes 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, Id even given our numbers at home and my cell
number. Likely, the Chairman will inform him about it.
Thanks, Mom. I hope Ill see him.
By the way, I was told that he doesnt report to school on
T-Th-S, but merely on M-W-F. Apparently he has some work offcampus. He must be a very busy man with such a hectic schedule.
And one more thing: he doesnt 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.
ari was all aflutter to report to school that Monday. Her

left knee still ached but she didnt mind. She resolved to
see the manProf. Manejaand thank him. She was so
anxious about the time constraint for it was barely a week before
semesters 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 didnt notice him coming. It took a
few seconds before she finally mustered enough courage to speak.
Sir, Im so sorry, to sit on your chair.
Oh, its 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.
Ill do, Sir. By the way Sir, Im Mari Magno, the woman you
helped, she said, opting to use woman instead of girl.
Im Mr. Andrei Maneja. I teach Literature, Creative Writing
and all other English subjects, depending on the demand and
availability.
Sir, I didnt 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.
Its nothing, dont mention it. Its 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 its nothing now. She would like to
even shake his hand. But before she could do it, he extended his
hands to her.
Oh, its almost 9:30. Ill have my second class now; I have to
go. Im 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.
ari 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 its improper
that this young woman fell in love with that much older man,
the same way its inappropriate for the man to fall in love with
the woman, considering their big age gap. Its 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,
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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, palibhasay 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. Maris 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. Im one of the advisers there. Im pretty sure youll 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. Ill do my optimum best to
join it.
Her friend gave her a pat on her shoulder. Youre indeed
brains and beauty. Ill treat you to lunch, Mari. Your eloquent
speech had enlightened the whole class and Professor Orate.
Cmon, lets 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 didnt 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. Theres 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 dont 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
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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.
hat 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, its late at night now, her mother said. Please go
to bed. Youve 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. Whats bothering
you? Does it still hurt? Are you okay now?
Her mother held her hands warmly.
I wish your Dad had never deserted us. Hes so
irresponsible, callous, selfish and an inveterate liar. He cant live
without women. He chose that young woman instead of us. The
last time I heard of them, theyre having a baby and they migrated
to the States. Ive never heard of them the past 15 years. My only
consolation is you. I dont know how I could take this trauma
without you.
Teary-eyed, she kissed and embraced Mari tenderly.
She comforted her mother. Dont worry, Mom, Ill 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 mothers
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.
as 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.
ari 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 doesnt 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. Whats up? What can I do for you? Do you have
classes? Sorry, I was just penning some verses.
Sir, Im so sorry I disturbed you. I just would like to ask you
something about your classes next semester.
No, its okay. Come here. Please be seated.
No more, Sir, thank you. Ive been sitting the whole hour in
my class.
I dont know my schedule yet for next semester, but surely
Ill 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?
Ill be in my fourth year as an accounting student next
semester, Sir, if Ill have no failing grades. Im 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 youll be in
one of my sections. By the way, Im here merely on Mondays,
Wednesday and Fridays. I dont teach during summer. You see,
Im supervising four little companies on Tuesdays, Thursdays,
Saturdays, and I even work on Sundays. I could not just give up
my teaching stint because its my first job and my passion. I love
to educate, enlighten and inspire young people like you
Yet I wish I could cease teaching. Ive 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. Hell be in third-year Dentistry
proper next semester. He is as young as you are. I hope youll
find time to meet him. Hes so engrossed with his studies that he
doesnt even have time for love. I learned from his sister that he
doesnt have a girlfriend yet. I have been setting him up on blind
dates with some beautiful girls but he doesnt 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.

t 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 Chairmans office to inquire on his whereabouts.
He was here this morning, the Department Chairman said.
I dont know if he had already left... Ah! Now, I remember. Why
dont you check if hes still in the multipurpose hall. I understand
hes 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, Maam, 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 youll 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 couldnt
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
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on the floor and was putting the pieces back together.

What a prophecy! Wasnt 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? Thats my final exam to all my
classes. You see, students do detest the idea of having orthodox,
traditional ways of teaching. Ive 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 Im glad to see youre here. I didnt
see all of the scenes but I finished the last two scenes. Its 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. Ill lend you the book
on Philippine Literature that has it. Youll 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, Ill 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 Polotans works. Take good care of
these. Ill be away maybe for quite sometime. Next week, Ill be in
Sydney and Melbourne for some pressing appointments. Hope Ill
see you during the opening of classes in June. I dont know when
Ill be back. This is not a vacation but rather part of my tedious
job. Im 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 youre 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.
Its a long story, Mari. I belong to a very poor family. Im 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
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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.
Thats 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, Ill 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 couldnt 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; theres 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.
he 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; shes alive, but
alas, the diver was cold and dead.
She got up and she wept. It was another nightmare.
oredom 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, shes 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.
ummer 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.
Maam, 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. Im 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, goodlooking 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, Im Mennandro, his youngest son.
Im 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.
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I n f r a s t r u c t u r e RE P O RT
By Engr. Augusto M. Valdes, Officer-in-Charge, Department of Administrative Services
We are pleased to report the following accomplishments from 1 January to 30 April 2010.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
(Project Title / Total Cost / Handlers)
Caloocan Campus
1. Construction of the IQuAME and Accreditation
Room / P258,000.00 / by the Administration.
2. Construction of the ECE/COE Tool Room /
P531,000.000/ by the Administration.
3. Construction of the OJT and Job Placement Office /
P165,000.00 / by the Administration.
Manila Campus
1. Renovation of the DRRM Office, G/F, POD-CIT
Building / P2,335,000.00 / by the Administration and
the Specialty Contractor.
2. Repair, Renovation and Conversion of Facilities at the
ONGOING PROJECTS
College of Arts and Sciences for the PACUCOA visit
(Project
Title / Target Completion Date /
P580,000.00
Progress / Cost / Handlers)
a. Conversion of the Communication Arts
Department Chairs Office into Faculty
Manila Campus
Consultation Room, G/F, CAS Building
1. Construction of ventilated Chemical Cabinets
b. Construction/installation of sink with splashboard
and Chemical Table for Biological Storage Room,
at the CAS Faculty Presidents Office
4/F, Education Building / 100% / P97,000.00 / by the
c. Repair of tablet chairs
Administration and a Specialty Contractor.
d. Purchase and installation of aluminum/glass
2.
Construction of Built-in cabinets, 3/F, Education Bldg.,
bulletin board.
(HRM Chinaware, etc) / 75% / P118,500.00 / by the
e. Repair of Cubicles at CAS staff area
Administration and a Specialty Contractor. (Remarks:
f. Selective Repainting of walls/ceilings and hallways
Administration work substantially completed. Supply
g. Provision of sliding glass doors with lock for the
and installation of cabinet glass doors: for awarding.)
existing shelves in the Speech Laboratory.
3. Repainting of CAS Laboratory Stockrooms, 3/F, 4/F,
3. Additional two computer laboratory rooms, 2/F, SFC
and 5/F, Education Building / 100% / P67,000.00 / by the
Building / P1,122,000.00 / by the Administration.
Administration.
4. Construction of the Mechanical Engineering
4.
Renovation of Fumehood, ED 407, Education Building
Laboratory, Stall No. 03, G/F, Engineering Building
/ 85% / P36,000.00 / by the Administration and a
/ P380,000.00 / by the Administration and a Specialty
Specialty Contractor. (Remarks: Administration work
Contractor.
substantially completed, 18 Dec. 2009. Remaining
5. Construction of Prayer Rooms for Muslims, G/F, CAS
work: supply/installation glass doors by others.)
Building / P100,000 / by the Administration.
6. Relocation of the
Dawn and the Student
The new College of Engineering-Manila
Government Offices
Student Council Office
to the old relegation
room, 3/F, Engineering
Building / P165,000 / by
the Administration and a
Specialty Contractor.
7. Supply of new
Fiberglass Tablet Chairs /
P2,160,000.00 / by Hitech
Fiberglass Specialist.
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5. Repairs/Renovations at the College of Dentistry for

the PACUCOA Accreditation / 99.17% / P330,000.00
a. Relocation of the patients waiting area, from the
G/F Gastambide main lobby to the G/F Dentistry
lobby / 100% / Completed by the Administration
and a Specialty Contractor.
b. Transfer of folding partition, from 5/F audio visual
room (room 509) to the 3/F, between simulator
laboratory rooms 301 and 303. / 100%
c. Repainting of the dental infirmaries, classrooms/
hallways and lobbies / 100%
d. Repair of the vinyl tile floorings at the 4/F and 5/F
classrooms / 100%
e. Expansion of the cadaver dissection room / 95% /
by the Administration.
f. Relocation of the Dentistry locker room at the G/F,
POD-CIT Building / 100% / by the Administration.
6. Automatic Sliding Glass Doors at G/F, 2/F, College of
Dentistry / 100% / P341,000.000 / by the Administration
and a Specialty Contractor.
7. Repair/Replacement of Floor Finishes, 3rd to 5th
floors (21 classrooms), College of Dentistry / for
scheduling on May 4, 2010 / by the Administration.
8. Rewaterproofing of the Deck Roof, Education
Building / June 15, 2010 / 15% / P3,350,000.00 / by
Rebtrade.
9. Proposed Renovation/Upgrading Works, College
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.)
a. Renovation of the College of Engineering Office /
for schedule
b. Expansion of Engineering Library / for schedule
c. Relocation of Faculty Office at the former Dawn
Office, 2/F, Engg Building / for schedule
d. Construction of Additional open shelves/cabinets /
100% / by the Administration.
Caloocan Campus
1. Upgrading of the Helipad / March 20, 2010 / 5%
/ P675,000.00 / by the Administration. (Remarks:
Painting on the Helipad markings were completed on
13 March 2010. Remaining work:
a. Supply/installation of glass door at the equipment
cabinet, to be sourced by Purchasing Office.
b. Supply of fire axe, to be sourced by Purchasing
Office.
c. Fabrication/installation of safety net at the Helipad.
Additional requirement issued by CAAP that was
forwarded by Basic Holdings Aviation to the Dept.
of Engineering on 20 April 2010.
2. Renovation of Lobby/Hallway at the Administration
Bldg. / For schedule.
3. Proposed repair of Athletes Quarters / For schedule.
New fiberglass tablet chairs at

an SFC Building classroom
One of the two Muslim Prayer Rooms (this one for men)
located inside the International Students Lounge
in the CAS Manila Building
103
Whats New @ Your Library
By Director LORETO T. GARCIA, Department of Libraries

New items added to the Librarys book collection in the last quarter of 2009:
ACCOUNTING
Guerrero, Pedro P. Practical
Accounting 2: CPA Examination A
Comprehensive Review.
c2008.
Jackson, Steve. Managerial Accounting:
A Focus on Ethical Decision Making.
c2008.
Helntz, James A. College Accounting:
Chapter 1-15. 19th ed. c2008.
Management Accounting: Information
for Managing and Creating Value.
c2008.
Management Accounting Best Practices:
A Guide for the Professional
Accountant. c2007.
Mintz, Steven M. Ethical Obligations
and Decision Making in Accounting:
Text and Cases. c2008.
Roque, Gerardo S. CPA Examinations
Reviewer: Auditing Problem. c2009.
Valix, Conrado T. Financial Accounting.
c2009; Theory of Accounts. c2009.
ART & ARCHITECTURE
Cario, Jose Maria A. Pearl of the
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.
Chueca, Pillar. Staircases: Selection and
Details. c2008.
De Jong, Cees W. New Poster Art.
c2008.
Fisher, Dean. Teach Yourself Visually
Drawing. c2008.
Speert, Betsy. Great Color & Pattern
Collection. c2007.
BUSINESS
Aczel, Amir D. Complete Business
Statistics. 7th ed. c2009.
Brechner, Robert A. Contemporary
Mathematics for Business and
Consumers. 5th ed. c2009.
Boatright, John R. Ethics and the
Conduct of Business. 5th ed. c2007.
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Bowerman, Bruce L. Business Statistics

in Practice. 5th ed. c2009.
Bowman, Judith. Dont 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 Todays 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 COMMUNICATION
Adler, 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
SCIENCE
Adobe 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 Builders
Cookbook. c2007.
Blankenship, John. Robot
Programmers Bonanza. c2008.
Bryla, Bob. Oracle Database 11g
DBA Handbook. c2008.
Harris, Andy. HTML, XHTML
and CSS All in One Desk Reference
for Dummies. c2008.
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 Professionals
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.
COOKERY
500 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.
ECONOMICS
Cowell, 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
Todays World. 5th ed. c2008.
Wooldridge, Jeffrey M. Introductory
Econometrics: A Modern Approach. 4th
ed. c2009.
EDUCATION
Lester, 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 ENGINEERING
Brown, Dennis E. RFID
Implementation. c2007.
Cross, Michael. Developers 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.
ENGINEERING
Cross, 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.
FINANCE
Altfest, 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.
105
HISTORY
Acharya, Amitav. Singapores Foreign
Policy: The Search for Regional
Order. c2008.
Murphey, Rhoads. A History of Asia.
6th ed. c2009.
Time: The Year in Review 2008. c2008.
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
MANAGEMENT
The 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.
106
LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Anson, Chris M. The Longman
Handbook for Writers and Readers.
5th ed. c2008.
Crme, 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.
India. c2008.
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.
LAW
Boada, 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 Barristers
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 & ETHICS
Barbara Cartlands 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.
OSullivan, 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 CrossDisciplinary 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 Companys
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.
107
MARKETING
Annual 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.
108
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 /
JOURNALISM
Adams, 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 Historys 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
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.
MATHEMATICS
Edwards, 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.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Brown, 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 SCIENCE
Braving 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 SecretaryGeneral 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
PRODUCTION / OPERATIONS
MANAGEMENT
Arthur, 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.
PSYCHOLOGY
Bradberry, 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.
SCIENCE
Van Nostrands Scientific Encyclopedia.
10th ed. c2008.
STATISTICS
Howell, 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.
SOCIOLOGY
Diggs-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.
Schaefer, Richard T. Sociology. 10th ed.
c2007.
TOURISM
Allen, Judy. Event Planning: The
Ultimate Guide to Successful
Meetings, Corporate Events, FundRaising Galas, Conferences,
Conventions, Incentives and Other
Special Events. 2nd ed. c2009.
Fenich, George G. Meeting Exposition,
Events, and Conventions: An
Introduction to the Industry. 2nd ed.
c2008.
Avraham, Eli. Media Strategies for
Marketing Places in Crisis:
Improving the Image of Cities,
Counties and Tourist Destinations.
c2008.
Event Management: An Integrated and
Practical Approach. c2009.

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