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Vol. 2, Issue 7, August 2013
The Official Publication of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines
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PUPians Rank 1st, 3rd
in 2013 Nutritionist-Dietitian
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ohn Carlo Race Morillo ranked 1st and Julius Ceazar Aquino Bactad ranked 3rd
in the July 2013 Nutritionist-Dietitian Licensure Examination conducted by the
Professional Regulation Commission.
Morillo emerged as the top performer in the said exam by obtaining an 87.30% rating;
Bactad registered an 86.15% rating. PUP Laboratory High School alumna and University
of the Philippines graduate Maru Azalea Reyes Tinio earned the 2nd top spot with her
86.45 rating.
The roster of PUPians who passed the examination includes Patricia G. Acop,
Bernadette Louis C. Agustin, Kristine Maye G. Alberto, Arnel R. Alia, Jason R. Austria,
Julius Ceazar A. Bactad, Roel S. Baldago, Jeselle F. Baquiran, Luzvimar M. Barbado,
Maria Diana A. Batoon, Althea Joy L. Benitez, Maria Cynthia V. Buena, Niña Marie T.
Caballero, Racel Diane C. Cabigao, Cezanne Paulo W. Cabornay, Monriel Paul T. Cac,
Haddasah Faith C. Cajepe, Mary Joy A. Camerion, Jem B. Caniaberal, Ruby Anne A.
Castalione, Abegail M. Catapang, April B. Celis, Tricia Janne D. Corcino, Bea Cauline D.
Cruz, John Emmanuel L. De Lima, Daisy M. Fernandez, Jade Q. Florento, Zillah V. Galit,
Ren Annaliz P. Garingo, Noemi Angeli C. Lahip and Jessica E. Lambino.
The other board passers from PUP are Beverly V. Llanto, Ronielson A. Lobo, Manuel
Jr. N. Lorilla, Ma. Kris P. Lucas, Florencio R. Manaois, Erika Raiza P. Mandreza, Maria
Concepsion A. Marcelino, Mary Joy M. Menorca, Gene Henry M. Merin, Geneva P.
Morales, Grace R. Morales, John Carlo R. Morillo, Jonathan D. Nievas, Julius C. Novio,
Pauline A. Palma, Maejille T. Papango, Nikki A. Parfan, Mary Jane G. Poncio, Charles
Thomas Y. Romero, Jaymee C. San Pascual, Julea Camille C. Santiago, April Joy A.
Tado, Kevin Mikael F. Torres, Irene E. Valdez, Rose N. Valenzuela, Dahryl Hahna M.
Vergel de Dios, Ma. Katrina D. Villaseñor and Paolo S. Yamson.
College of Science Dean Dr. Theresita V. Atienza and Nutritionists and Dietitians
Association of the Philippines President Dr. Adela Jamorabo-Ruiz led the CS community
in a testimonial program for Morillo, Bactad and the other board passers on August 8,
2013 at the PUP Amphitheater. PUP President Dr. Emanuel C. De Guzman, EVP Dr.
Victoria C. Naval, VPAA Dr. Samuel M. Salvador, VPSS Dr. Juan C. Birion, VPREPD Dr.
Manuel M. Muhi, VPA Prof. Alberto C. Guillo, VPF Ms. Marissa J. Legaspi and VPBC Dr.
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PUP-CLFI Inaugurates E-Learning Center
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Foundation, Inc. (CLFI) launched the PUP-CLFI E-Learning
Center last August 16.
Led by PUP President Dr. Emanuel C. De Guzman and
San Marino Republic Consul General and Lhuillier Group of
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Henri D. Lhuillier, the launch was heralded as a major step for
modern-type education in the University.
President De Guzman said that the major importance of
E-Learning is that it broadens the horizons of many students
as it exposes them to the world outside their own localities or
places.
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“E-Learning Center is a product of our perseverance to
adopt modern and high technology in our quest for learning. With the advent of the internet and the development in modern
education, E-Learning is a must for a university which aims to transform itself into an epistemic community. Though PUP
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Center is a welcome development for the whole academic community,” Pres. De Guzman said.
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the fruitful partnership between the University and CLFI.
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(NALLRC) in the main campus.
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PUP Center for Creative Writing
Hosts Forum on Translation
The PUP Center for Creative Writing hosted a Forum on Translation last
August 15 with National Artist Dr. Bienvenido Lumbera and Prof. Carolina
“Bobbie” Malay as speakers. Lumbera and Malay focused on the theme “SalinSalin Din: Ang Gawaing Pagsasalin sa Paglilinang ng Pambansang Wika”.
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Translation, according to Lumbera and Malay, is not just a question of
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language but, more importantly, a question of culture. In translating a work,
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but huge step in the development of the national language.
The CCW organized the forum in cooperation with Salin Bayan and the Departamento ng Filipinolohiya. It aimed
to address the necessity of translating texts from English (or any foreign language) to Filipino as a means of promoting
Nationalism.
(Jesus Emmanuel Villafuerte)
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PUP Inks MOU with MTRCB
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines recently
entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Movie
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PUP President Dr. Emanuel C. De Guzman and MTRCB
Chairman Atty. Eugenio H. Villareal signed on July 31 an MOU
which stated that PUP will assist MTRCB “in the development
and hosting of the latter’s website.”
PUP is also expected to aid MTRCB in its “online permit
registration system” and “in the evaluation of the existing IT
infrastructure of MTRCB.”
The MOU requires PUP to develop “a web-based registration
system for MTRCB which will produce ePermit once reviewed
and processed by MTRCB personnel, and an MTRCB-PUP
mobile application.” The mobile application will “allow MTRCB deputies to report the compliance of cinemas/television
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based registration system of MTRCB and the MTRCB-PUP mobile application.”
MTRCB will supply “the gadgets and facilities needed to develop the application, such as Apple device/s (iPod Touch
and iPad Mini) and Android device/s, without additional cost/expense” to the University.
It will also recognize “PUP as the developer of the web-based registration system of MTRCB and the MTRCB-PUP
mobile application in all of its promotions and systems documentation.”
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attended the memorandum signing at the PUP ICTC.
(DAN ESPONILLA DALAC)
Sector Leaders Support Call for Higher Budget
Leaders representing the different sectors within the appropriations for PUP and other state universities and
Polytechnic University of the Philippines have recently colleges.
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polytechnic and largest state university.
“We can no longer stay silent and let the Filipino
people fall into deeper poverty and desperation. We
Representatives of the Sentral na Konseho ng Mag- choose to take action now, for the people and the nation,”
aaral (SKM), Unyon ng mga Guro sa PUP (UGPUP), read the statement which was signed by VPAA Samuel
PUP Samahan ng mga Janitor (PUPSJ), PUP Community M. Salvador, University Board Secretary Atty. Merito
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Academic Affairs (OVPAA) signed a unity statement late
last July which called on the administration of President
The statement also enjoins the PUP community to
Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III to increase the annual unite for the right to accessible and relevant education.
(Arvin Joseph B. Villamil and AJ A. Castillo)
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CMO Conducts PUP
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Polytechnic University of the Philippines, July 29.
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online channel in the country.
Organized by CMO Director Dr. Anna Ruby P. Gapasin with the assistance
of CMO Creative Media Services Chief Prof. Kriztine R. Viray, the activity
featured PUP alumni and broadcast media practitioners Steve Dailisan (GMA
7), Gerard Garcia (TV5) and JV Arcena (TV5) as speakers.
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The participants from PUP-Manila included Sylvia Sarmiento (College of
Accountancy and Finance); Billie Jean D. Dela Cruz (College of Architecture
and Fine Arts); Mary Joy Castillo (College of Arts and Letters); Marietta
Reyes (College of Business Administration); Felix Cabahug (College of
Communication); Michael B. Dela Fuente (College of Computer and Information
Sciences); Rosalie Corpus (College of Education); Remedios G. Ado (College
of Engineering); Antonio Enriquez (Human Kinetics); Theresita V. Atienza
(College of Science); Michael Pechardo (College of Law); Elmer Soriano
(College of Political Science and Public Administration); Rodrigo Lopiga
(College of Social Sciences and Development); Regina Zuniga (College of
Tourism, Hospitality and Transportation Management); Rudolf Anthony Lacerna
(Institute of Technology); Elizabeth C. Fernando (Open University); Desserie
T. Maynes (Graduate School); and Dennis Dumrique (PUP Laboratory High
School).
Those who represented the PUP branches and campuses were Lenis
Aislinn T. Separa (Mariveles, Bataan); Rosemariebeth Dizon (Cabiao, Nueva
Ecija); Jose Abat (Sta. Maria, Bulacan); Edilyn Mariano (Pulilan, Bulacan);
Ronald A. Adamat (Quezon City); Anna Madonna Arellano (San Juan City);
Marian G. Arada (Taguig City); Ronald E. Alayon (Taguig City); Catherine R.
Llave (Paranaque City); Aprilyn E. Calvario (Sta. Rosa, Laguna); Crisanto C.
Guillen (San Pedro, Laguna); Jackie D. Urrutia (Biñan, Laguna); Emmanuel
C. Pena (Calauan, Laguna); Agnes Y. Gonzaga (Maragondon, Cavite);
Concepcion P. Malana (Sto. Tomas, Batangas); Ma. Asuncion R. Del Castillo
(Lopez, Quezon); Magtanggol S. Jacobo (Unisan, Quezon); Huryettha A. Diaz
(Mulanay, Quezon); May V. Negrite (Ragay, Camarines Sur); Mary Grace B.
Mulawin (Bansud, Oriental Mindoro); Karen A. Lagarto (Sablayan, Occidental
Mindoro); Fernando F. Estingor (Bansud, Oriental Mindoro); and Kezzia Joy N.
Dela Cruz (Quezon City).
(Michelle Ann A. Ruiz)
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CREDO Launches iPOD V
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VOLUNTEER) in an all-student organizations’ meeting on August 14 at the
Accenture Room, Main Academic Building, PUP Mabini Campus, Sta. Mesa,
Manila.
iPOD V aspires to promote volunteerism and social involvement by
reaching out and extending assistance to marginalized communities. The
said program sets its sight on forging strong unity among all individuals and
organizations in the University.
Thirty nine representatives from 25 academic, religious and interest-based
student organizations attended the activity. iPOD V members shared their
ongoing advocacy activities such as social awareness-raising through roomto-room and org-to-org discussion, recruitment and organizational building,
and an all-year round donation campaign as a pro-active response to disasters.
The meeting included an open forum where questions were answered and
comments and suggestions were solicited from the participants. The iPOD
V gathered positive feedback from the different student organizations. The
participants expressed their willingness to take part in iPOD V activities and in
the promotion of volunteerism in the University.
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Student Affairs Chief Jane Mendoza, CREDO Community Relations and
Coordination Section (CRCS) Chief Aga Khan Lavarez and iPOD V founding
members Joice Camille Alcoriza, Mark Anthony Alviar, Karla Joyce Bascon,
Jollie Mae Domantay, Bon Jerald Encepto, Jan Rhobert Melendrez, Joanna
Marie Rodrin, Rhoenald Jhean San Juan and Norymay Zingapan.
(Mary Claire Ann J. Mostoles)
UNAKA Forum Highlights GSIS
The Unyon ng Nagkakaisang Kawani sa PUP organized a forum on the
Government Service Insurance System at the Claro M. Recto Hall in PUP-Sta. Mesa,
Manila, August 14.
Attended by PUP administrative staff and academic personnel, the UNAKA-PUP
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Tayag and Mel Sipagan as speakers. Tayag discussed the reforms implemented by
the new GSIS administration while Sipagan provided information on members’ and
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Mario Pelagio of the PUP Human Resources Management Department answered
questions from the participants who were also addressed by PUP Vice President for
Administration Prof. Alberto C. Guillo and UNAKA-PUP President Samuel Santiago.
UNAKA launched the activity in coordination with Teachers, Inc.
(Alphonse A. Rivera)
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NSTP-CWTS Trainers
Attend Two National Trainings
A National Capability Enhancement Training in the Successful Program
Implementation of National Service Training Program (NSTP) for HEIs was
conducted by the Philippine Society of NSTP Educators and Implementers, Inc.
(PSNEI) and the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) from July 29
to 30 with the theme “Mobilizing the Youth for Disaster-Resilient Communities”.
PUP NSTP Director Rovelina Jacolbia and trainers/teachers Abegail
Malabuyoc, Sophronia Malabanan, Nona Lorena Palma, Mario Pelagio, Eden
Rendorio, Benedicto San Luis and Rayan Soriano attended the said training
with 200 delegates from different universities and colleges. They were trained
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earthquakes.
NSTP trainers/teachers Ronrico Herbolario, Jane Pulma, Rendorio and
San Luis attended another National Capability Enhancement Training in the
Successful Program Implementation of NSTP for HEIs in Ciudad Christia, San
Mateo, Rizal from July 31 to August 2. The Dangerous Drugs Board and PSNEIsponsored training had for its theme “Drug Education Prevention and Control
Program: A Key for Building a Peaceful Nation.” About 70 selected delegates
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against illegal drugs.
PUP Featured in
Umagang Kay
Ganda
The Polytechnic University
of the Philippines was featured in
the pilot episode of Bida U (Bida
University), a new segment of the
television morning show Umagang
kay Ganda. Bida U was launched
by ABS-CBN on August 16 at the
PUP Gym. The PUP Laboratory
High School Choir, College of
Communication (COC) Movers
and PEP Squad and PUP Banda
Kawayan performed live during the
show.
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of the Vice President for Research,
Extension, Planning and Development
presented papers in the 2013 Pinoy
Youth Barometer Conference. The
conference was held on July 19 at
the Bayleaf Hotel, Intramuros, Manila.
Jointly sponsored by the Asian Institute
of Management Policy Center and
the United Nations Children’s Fund
in cooperation with the Philippine
Economic Society, the conference
tackled
papers
on
education,
employment, and migration of the
Filipino youth.
Prof. Zandro T. Estella, Research
and Extension coordinator of the PUP
Research and Extension Management
Department, presented his paper titled
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“Building Capacities of the Youth-Migrant
through
Social
Entrepreneurship:
The DAWN MPC Model.” The study
dealt with the Development Action for
Women Network, a non-governmental
organization, and the PUP Cooperatives
and Social Development Department
assisted and trained a group of Filipina
migrant workers in setting up their own
cooperative. These Filipina migrant
workers used to work as entertainers in
Japan.
Prof. Hilda San Gabriel, Director of
the PUP Institute for Social Sciences
and Development, also presented
her paper titled “The Youth Lens:
Maximizing Youth Participation through
Social Media to Mitigate Sexual and
Other Forms of Harassment.” The
study explored new directions of youth
participation through the so-called
“youth lens.” According to the study,
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address their concerns and issues
such as harassment in the campus.
About 180 delegates from different
universities, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations attended
the conference. Among the delegates
from PUP were VP Manuel Muhi, Dr.
Lourdes Alvarez, Dr. Lincoln Bautista,
Dr. Racidon Bernarte, Dr. Angelina
Borican, Prof. Elmer de Jose, Prof.
Ester Dizon, Dr. Rovelina Jacolbia,
Dr. Edna Lavadia, Dr. Lily Mendoza,
and Prof. Lizyl Rebusquillo from PUP
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CBA Holds Strategic
Planning Seminar
The PUP College of Business Administration conducted
its strategic planning seminar on August 2 and 3 at Villa
Alfredo, San Fernando, Pampanga.
CBA Dean Dr. Leopoldo F.T. Bragas mapped out plans
to revise and align the college’s vision and mission with
the eight-point agenda of PUP President Dr. Emanuel C.
De Guzman. The CBA dean said that research must be
emphasized because it is crucial in achieving the goals and
objectives of the college in terms of quality education.
discussion of CBA’s short term and long term objectives in
the areas of instruction, faculty development, community
involvement, national/international linkages, and research.
Attended by department chairpersons, faculty members
and some guests, the activity was mainly devoted to a
(Marietta D. Reyes)
CS Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The College of Science, the college with the most
number of programs offered in the University such as BS
Biology, BS Chemistry, BS, Physics, BS Applied Statistics,
BS Mathematics, BS Applied Mathematics, BS Nutrition
and Dietetics and BS Food Technology, celebrated its
20th founding anniversary through a week-long line-up of
activities with the theme “CS@20: Celebrating Innovation
and Imagination, Moving to a New Decade of Excellence”.
Led by its dean, Dr. Theresita V. Atienza, the celebration
opened with a convocation at the Bulwagang Balagtas
on July 22 with Dr. Victoria C. Naval, PUP Executive Vice
President as the convocation speaker. According to the
speaker “the implication of the theme for this celebration
is a positive agenda and the beginning of the 21st year of
the College. We are not only looking forward but we also
look back on what God has done for the College of Science
because without His guidance, this college and the people
under it could not have achieved what it is today.”
The 2013 CS Week committee organized several
academic and non-academic competitions in line with the
celebration. Sports contests covered swimming, basketball,
volleyball, badminton, board games and Palarong Pinoy.
Academic competitions included Basic Math Quiz Bee,
General Science Quiz Bee, Philippine History Quiz Bee,
Basic Statistics Quiz Bee, IT Quiz Bee, Social Science Quiz
Bee, and non-academic contests such as essay writing
and extemporaneous speech in English and Filipino. Other
events launched were Food Bazaar, CS Exhibit, Amazing
Race, Variety Show and Pageant.
(John Louie C. Gorobat, Jose Herbert Billones Jr.,
and Mark Gerald E. Dacles)
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College Highlights
COC Marks 12th Year with Festivities
The College of Communication celebrated from August
6 to 10 its 12th founding anniversary at the Sta. Mesa, Manila
campus of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
The week-long celebration which carried the theme
“DOSENA:
Labindalawang
Taon
ng
Pagkakaisa,
Karunungan at Tagumpay”, covered events exclusive to
the 2,326-strong student population of the Journalism,
Broadcast Communication, Communication Research, and
Advertising and Public Relations departments of COC. The
festivities commenced with a mass on August 6 which drew
the attendance of the COC community led by Dean Edna T.
Bernabe.
Advertising and Public Relations Chair Elizabeth T.
Santos, Broadcast Communication Chair Arapia C. Ariraya
and Communication Research Chair Racidon P. Bernarte
supported the activities spearheaded by Journalism Chair
Cherry C. Pebre who was the over-all head of this year’s
COC foundation week committee.
The festivities were highlighted by the following activities:
Street Dance Competition (August 7); Convocation (August
7) with Chairperson Ronald N. Ricketts of the Optical
Media Board; Departmental Lecture Series (August 8) with
Jun Lingcoran of radio station DZMM and Rep. Sherwin
Gatchalian of Valenzuela as speakers for Broadcasting, and
TV5 reporter and COC alumnus Gerard Garcia with Prof.
Richardson Mojica of Lyceum of the Philippines UniversityCavite as speakers for Journalism; and Fiestalympics
(August 8).
(Cathrine Mae V. Gonzales, Rica M. Dela Cruz,
Aubrey Suzette Espinosa Sy, Alexandria Dennise S.
San Juan, Mark Renzo Altares, Jaycelle May C. Tabilin,
and Regine Mae Q. Omboy)
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Sports and Fitness
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Dance for Healthy Living
Assistant Secretary Enrique “Eric”
Tayag of the Department of Health
graced the launching of the Polytechnic
University of the Philippines physical
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Zumba” on July 23 at the PUP Gym.
The Bawas Timbang thru Zumba
is held twice a week at the main
campus. The program is sponsored
by the Medical Services, College of
Human Kinetics and Communication
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DOH also launched “Pilipinas Go
4 Health” which aims to inform and
engage young and adult Filipinos in
forming healthy habits and practicing
healthy lifestyle through the promotion
of physical activity, proper nutrition,
and the prevention and cessation of
smoking and alcohol consumption.
Meanwhile, the PUP Medical
Services Department and the PUP
Institute of Technology conducted
“Aero-Exercise Galaw-Galaw ArawAraw” last July 24 at the PUP ITech
Grounds in Sta. Mesa, Manila. PUP
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administrative employees and students
joined the activity.
With ASEC Tayag leading the
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Dr. Emanuel C. De Guzman, faculty,
employees, and students danced and
gyrated to the music.
(Prestoline S. Suyat
and John Hayrold C. Malonzo)
NAASCU Welcomes PUP
Mighty Maroons
The National Athletic Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities
(NAASCU) welcomed the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Mighty
Maroons as a new member of the league. Alongside PUP is the Rizal
Technological University Blue Thunders which sports fans believe would
increase the level of competition in this year’s season with PUP having a
multitude fan base because of its student population.
Despite the entry of PUP and RTU to the NAASCU, the league remains
an eight-school contest even though STI College, the 2007 champion, opted
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Other teams completing the competition are Our Lady of Fatima
University Phoenix, AMA Computer University Titans, New Era University
Hunters and City University of Pasay Eagles.
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Caloocan in the second day of the NAASCU basketball action on August 15
at the RTU Gym.
(Sandino Cardenas)
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BRANCH/CAMPUS NEWS
PUP Wins PASUC ADFA Games
A composite Mighty Maroons team
comprised of teaching and non-teaching
personnel won for the Polytechnic University
of the Philippines the championship plum
in this year’s edition of the Philippine
Association of State Universities and
Colleges Administrative and Faculty
(PASUC ADFA) Games.
of the single-round robin format similar to
the one observed in the State Colleges
and Universities Athletic Association.
However, PUP became relaxed in its next
game against Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez
Institute of Technology during their faceoff in the “Battle of Sta. Mesa” at the home
court of the Mighty Maroons.
The PUP players faced their archnemesis Rizal Technological University in
the opening game of the competition held
at the host school Philippine State college
of Aeronautics Lower Gym on July 15 at
Villamor Airbase, Pasay City. They were
able to keep the RTU Blue Thunder men’s
basketball team winless against them.
Because of their complacency and
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in solving the pesky plays coming from
the Red Foxes of EARIST. Center Toto
Machado delivered a clutch play in the post
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potent weapon of the Mighty Maroons in
taming the Red Foxes.
After winning over RTU, PUP barely
escaped against defending champion
Philippine Normal University Torch Bearers
after the referee called a technical foul on
PUP’s Cyrus Cabacungan in the crucial
minutes of the regulation during their second
game at the RTU Gym in Mandaluyong City.
PUP easily won in their last three
assignments by grasping Philippine State
College of Aeronautics’ Iron Eagles,
stopping Marikina Polytechnic College Bear
Cats and hauling Technological University
of the Philippines Gray Hawks via a 96-67
heading to a perfect winning record in the
SCUAA ADFA regional tournament.
With those two straight wins against
two strong title contenders, PUP got a clear
path to capture the championship because
(Sandino Cardenas
with Joeffrey Sacristan)
PUP Bataan
Banda Kawayan
Performs for
Pres. Aquino
PUP Bataan Banda Kawayan
set the mood for a cultural show last
August 6, 2013 in Alava Pier, Subic
Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City
while people waited for the arrival of
the navy ship BRP Ramon Alcaraz
(PF 16) and guest of honor President
Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III. SBMA
Tourism Board invited select groups of
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and military personnel who came all
the way from different places for the
inauguration of the newest acquisition
of the Philippine Navy.
Pres. Benigno Simeon “Noynoy”
Aquino III went to Subic Bay to celebrate
the docking of the ship on Philippine
shore after a two-month voyage from
Charleston, North Carolina.
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Invited Aeta dancers performed
their tribal dances as the members of
Banda Kawayan played some homegrown Filipino music. Drum and lyre
groups and folk dance troupes from
various schools in Central Luzon also
made the event more festive.
Thirty thousand students,
faculty members, employees,
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of the Polytechnic University of
the Philippines are expected
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“Tanglaw: Takbo para sa mga
Iskolar ng Bayan” on October 6,
2013 at Aseana City’s Bradco Avenue in Pasay City. Proceeds of the Tanglaw Run – an
event organized by the PUP Foundation Committee, College of Human Kinetics, Sports
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109 undergraduate scholars. The registration fee pegged at P200 covers a singlet and bib.
Meanwhile, PUP-Bataan’s pride
Daniel Ombao bagged the 3rd place at
Robinson’s Star Mill Search for the Star
in a Million in Central Luzon last August
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Diploma in Electronics Engineering
Technology freshman was the only
representative of the province to the
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were from Pampanga while the other
one was from Bulacan.
(Eleonora F. Asedillo)
(Lenis Aislinn C. Separa)
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