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OBSERVER
Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2014
The Official Publication of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines
The Future “Iskolars ng Bayan”
In This Issue
COVER STORY
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Nearly 42,000 Examinees Troop for PUPCET
UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS
4 Pres. De Guzman Discusses with PUP Faculty and Students
6 PUP Produces 39 New Architects in January 2014 ALE
24 UCCA Celebrates National Arts Month 2014
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS
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CS Students Place 2nd in UP QWIZZARDY 2014
Nutrition and Dietetics Students Donate to Philippine
Red Cross
COC Students Dominate PODCAST 2014
OU Director is Congressional Committee Resource Speaker
PUP Graduate School Research Plan Presented to DAP
Former SFAS Chief is New LHS Principal
LHS Administers Entrance Examination
CoEd Fetes Institutional Partners
CoC Convenes 3rd Young Communicators’ Congress,
Bestows 1st PUP Mabini Media Awards
Sociology Department Marks 27th Year
Annual CTHTM, CPSPA and CBA Weeks Celebrated
Engineering Technology Department Holds Seminar on TV
White Space Technologies
BRANCHES/CAMPUS NEWS
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PUP-San Juan Forum Tackles Phil-Indo Relations
PUP Cabiao Students Dominate Kabyawan Festival
PUP Bataan Student is Miss PIIE Northern Luzon 2014
PUP Bataan ICMT Students Pass TESDA Exam
NEWS BITS
18 PUPCET Examinees Donate 17,325 Pencils through CMO,
CREDO
18 CREDO Launches Rehab Drive for Schoolchildren in Eastern
Visayas
19 ICS-CPH Launches Seminar-Workshop on Basic Photography
20 CED Reveals 2014 Best Business Plan Contest Winners
ALUM NEWS
21 PUP Alumnus Addresses Filipino Technopreneurship Summit
21 ALUM niyo ba?
22 Arvin “Tado” Jimenez (1974-2014)
23 Dr. Apolonio A. Duque: “With Music in His Heart”
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Annual Increase of PUPCET Examinees
Cover Story
The Official Publication
of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Editorial Board
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Dan Esponilla Dalac
MANAGING EDITOR
Prestoline S. Suyat
CONTRIBUTORS Jhunel Alivarvar
Silvia C. Ambag
Iris Rowena A. Bernardo
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AJ A. Castillo
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Dwight Diyel
Rosemaribeth R. Dizon
Dennis O. Dumrique
Zandro Estella
Ria Santos Fajilago
Angie Imingan
Rudolf Anthony A. Lacerna
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Mary Claire Ann J. Mostoles
Paolo Navales
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ADVISERS
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TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
The Observer is a collaborative output
of the Publications Office and the Communication Management Office.
Nearly 42,000 Examinees Troop
for PUPCET
The number gets bigger year after year.
and 8,868 of the 11,485 successful test takers in
2012.
A total of 41,824 youths took the Polytechnic
University of the Philippines College Entrance Test
The homegrown President De Guzman
(PUPCET) last January 25 and February 15 at the A. previously said that budgetary constraints prevent
Mabini Campus in Sta. Mesa, Manila.
the country’s first polytechnic and largest state
university from providing more slots to qualified
PUP Admission Services Office head Engr. Adelio Filipino youths from marginalized families.
O. Sulit said the combined figures of 22,120 and
19,704 for the first and second batches of PUPCET
The national government has only appropriated
examinees accounted for 80 percent of the 58,928 P948.748 million for PUP this year. The University
applicants for Academic Year 2014-2015.
received P916.829 million in 2013 and P734.783
million in 2012.
There has been an annual increase in the number
of PUPCET applicants and examinees under the
The PUP Budget Services Office said national
administration of President Emanuel C. De Guzman. government subsidy amounts to P16,000 per
student in the current fiscal year. It was pegged at
PUPCET applicants totaled 38,624 in 2013 and P16,000 in 2013 and P13,000 in 2012.
36,751 in 2012. The number of examinees reached
(Dan Esponilla Dalac)
36,458 in 2013 and 34,198 in 2012. The University
admitted 10,280 of the 10,968 who passed in 2013
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University Highlights
University Highlights
Pres. De Guzman Confers with
PUP President Dr. Emanuel C. De Guzman held a
dialogue with around 200 faculty members at Bulwagang
Balagtas last February 3.
The President, joined by members of the University
Executive Committee (EXECOM) and University Board
Secretary Atty. Merito Lovensky R. Fernandez, discussed
three agenda concerning faculty/employee’s rights
and welfare: Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA)
incentive; CSC Memorandum Circular No. 40, Series of
1998; and faculty promotion.
President De Guzman explained that while the PUP
Administration and the Unyon ng Nagkakaisang Kawani
ng PUP (UNAKA-PUP) concluded and signed a new
CNA, the administration cannot provide an incentive to
employees because savings from last year’s Maintenance
and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) fund amounted
only to P14, 055.46.
Budget Circular No. 2013-4 of the Department
of Budget and Management (DBM) states that CNA
incentives can only be sourced out from MOOE savings.
Meanwhile, Atty. Fernandez cleared the issue on
rank-and-file union membership. He clarified that under
Civil Service Commission (CSC) Memorandum Circular
No. 40, Series of 1998 part timers and retired professors
are not qualified to become union members or officers.
The Board Secretary cited Section 1, Rule XV,
which states that “Contract of Services/Job Orders, as
distinguished from those covered under Sec. 2 (e) and
(f), Rule III of these Rules, need not be submitted to
the Commission. Services rendered thereunder are not
considered government services.”
He also reiterated that “Special lecturers are not
considered employees of the University because they
render service under the contract of service which
expresses the terms and conditions of their relations with
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PUP Faculty and Students
the University. The special lecturers who are part timers
(PTs) are merely hired for 4 months or per semester.
The services rendered by PT as special lecturers under
a contract of service are not considered government
service as provided for by law.”
Meanwhile, President De Guzman tackled CSC
Memorandum Circular No. 10, Series of 2012 or Education
Requirement for Faculty Positions in State Colleges and
Universities (SUCs) and Local Universities and Colleges
(LUCs).
He said that the memorandum circular requires
Instructors I to III in SUCs/LUCS, Assistant Professors I
to IV in SUCs and Assistant Professors I in LUCs to have
a Master’s Degree in their area of specialization. The
stated qualification standard shall be the basis of CSC in
attesting appointments for the said positions.
The President also bared that NBC Cycles 4 and 5
evaluations are being pursued in line with the promotion
process for faculty members in the University.
Meanwhile, President De Guzman and other
University officials also discussed with Sentral na
Konseho ng Mag-aaral (SKM) officials last January 28 at
the PUP Gymnasium. The dialogue focused on students’
concerns regarding Physical Education uniforms, the
Student Information System (SIS), The Catalyst and SKM
fees. Mighty Maroons athletes also aired their issues on
allowances and uniforms.
President De Guzman assured the SKM and the
Mighty Maroons that the administration is doing its best to
address all student-related concerns.
The President promised to expedite the release of the
allowances of student-athletes. As of this writing, the PE
uniforms have been delivered and distributed to students.
(Prestoline S. Suyat)
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University Highlights
College Highlights
CS Students Place 2nd in UP QWIZZARDY 2014
A team comprised of PUP College of Science students
Jocel B. Bartolay, Vince St. Mesias and Jeriss Magalong
won second place in the QWIZZARDY 2014 tilt held last
January 28 at the Little Theater in UP Manila.
Top (L-R) - Arch. Rosanna S. Alvarez, Arch. Jessah Mae S. Avenido, Arch. Gerald Allan M. Ayen, Arch. Perlas F. Borra, Arch. Earl Patrick C. Bravo,
Arch. Mark Anthony B. Breis, Arch. Katrina B. Buensalido, Arch. Niña Jules Crisostomo, and Arch. Juella N. De Guzman
Bottom (L-R) - Arch. Lorraine Anne C. Del Valle, Arch. Evangeline E. Depeño, Arch. Edward Jeffrey N. Detal, Arch. Alyssa Lynn C. Frencillo,
Arch. Michelle V. Gonzaga, Arch. Raymond S.A. Gregorio, Arch. Bella B. Gupa, and Arch. Mary Joy E. Lumay
PUP Produces 39 New Architects
The team of Arvin DC Lamando, James Solano and
Floro Roque Jr. advanced into the semi-final round of the
competition which drew the participation of science majors
(From left) DPS Chair Romeo G. Castro, CS Dean Theresita V. Atienza,
from PUP and five other Manila-based universities.
Vince ST. Mesias, Jocel Bartolay, Jeriss Magalong, Prof. Raquel A.
in January 2014 ALE
The PUP College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA)
posted a 73.58 passing percentage in the January 2014
Architect Licensure Examination against the national
passing rate of 54.99 percent.
CAFA Dean Ted Villamor G. Inocencio said the newest
roster of architects from PUP- Sta. Mesa, Manila includes
Rosanna S. Alvarez, Jessah Mae S. Avenido, Gerald Allan
M. Ayen, Perlas F. Borra, Earl Patrick C. Bravo, Mark Anthony
B. Breis, Katrina B. Buensalido, Niña Jules Crisostomo,
Lowie Anna D. Cruz, Juella N. De Guzman, Lorraine Anne C.
Del Valle, Evangeline E. Depeño, Edward Jeffrey N. Detal,
Alyssa Lynn C. Frencillo, Michelle V. Gonzaga, Raymond
PUP sent two teams from the CS Physical Sciences
department to the inter-school team competition which
covered items on physics, geology, chemistry, mathematics,
and general information. Both were trained and coached by
CS faculty member Mr. Reynold V. Luna.
Arevalo, PHYSOC Adviser Reynold Luna
S.A. Gregorio, Bella B. Gupa, Mary Joy E. Lumay, Jean E.
Mabilangan and Jennifer S. Maglaqui.
(Edgardo A. Latoza)
Dean Inocencio added that the other new architects
from PUP-Sta. Mesa, Manila are Jeff Henrich M. Narag,
Ephraim G. Ondivilla, Dexter John G. Panique, Mark Angelo
D. Quilalang, Mark Francis V. Quines, Ma. Concepcion A.
Ramos, Reshyl V. Ricohermoso, Kathleen I. Runas, Ryan
Ray N. Salvador, Denver Ray C. Sangahin, John Ericson
R. Saquido, Rose Ann M. Tabios, Philipe Michael C. Tapiz,
Karen U. Urlanda, Jemarie S. Vasquez, Edmond T. Vergara,
Cielo Marie C. Villamar, John Ray D. V. Ylarde and Allen
Martin S. J. Yumang.
Nutrition and
Dietetics
Students Donate
to Philippine Red
Cross
(D.E.D.)
Top (L-R) - Arch. Jean E. Mabilangan, Arch. Jeff Henrich M. Narag, Arch. Ephraim G. Ondivilla, Arch. Dexter John G. Panique,
Arch. Mark Angelo D. Quilalang, Arch. Mark Francis V. Quines, Arch. Ma. Concepcion A. Ramos, and Arch. Reshyl V. Ricohermoso
Bottom (L-R) - Arch. Kathleen I. Runas, Arch. Ryan Ray N. Salvador, Arch. Denver Ray C. Sangahin, Arch. John Ericson R. Saquido,
Arch. Philipe Michael C. Tapiz, Arch. Edmond T. Vergara, Arch. Cielo Marie C. Villamar, and Arch. Allen Martin S. J. Yumang
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Best known for its tagline “Always First, Always Ready, Always
There,” the Philippine Red Cross has been actively involved in relief
operations throughout the country. The photo above was taken
during one of its disaster-related activities. (photo taken from
PRC’s FB page)
Nutrition and Dietetics students led by John
Louie E. Lai, Clement P. Magtoto and Rafael A.
Santiago brought to the Philippine National Red
Cross national headquarters in Manila last January
18 several packs of bottled water, biscuits, noodles
and used clothes. Said goods were donated by
College of Science students for victims of natural
calamities.
(IRIS ROWENA A. BERNARDO)
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College Highlights
College Highlights
OU Director
is Congressional Committee
Resource Speaker
PUP Open University Director
Dr. Carmencita L. Castolo served as
resource speaker during the January
20 Technical Working Group (TWG)
meeting of the Philippine House of
Representatives higher and technical
education committee. She was with
Dr. Anna Ruby P. Gapasin, PUP OU
Communication Programs chair and
PUP Communication Management
Office director.
COC Students Dominate PODCAST 2014
PUP College of Communication students won 3 of the 10 awards in
the PODCAST 2014 competition organized by the Kapisanan ng mga
Brodkaster ng Pilipinas and the University of Santo Tomas. The awarding
ceremony was held last January 31 at the Civil Law Auditorium of UST
in Sampaloc, Manila.
The DZMC-Young Communicators’ Guild brought home the
2nd Best Radio Drama plum for their entry dubbed as “Tutor”. Mulat
Documentary Guild scored a double victory after it garnered the 3rd Best
Radio Documentary award for “Natatangi” and 3rd Best Radio Drama
for “Workbook”. These winning entries from PUP deal with educationrelated issues.
Committee chair Rep. Roman T.
Romulo invited Dr. Castolo to sit as
member of the TWG which was formed
to conduct intensive discussions on the
proposed Open Learning and Distance
Education Act and the provisions of the
draft substitute bills.
The proposed Act seeks to expand
access to educational services by
strengthening open learning and
distance education in higher and
technical education. It was introduced
by Reps. Romulo (Pasig), Neptali M.
Gonzales II (Mandaluyong), Rufus B.
Rodriguez (Cagayan de Oro), Maximo
B. Rodriguez (Abante Mindanao),
Bellaflor J. Angara-Castillo (Aurora),
Mariano U. Piamonte Jr. (A Teacher),
Julieta R. Cortuna (A Teacher), Mark
A. Villar (Las Piñas), Czarina D.
Umali (Nueva Ecija), Harlin C. Abayon
(Northern Samar) and Anthony G. Del
Rosario (Davao del Norte).
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The TWG held its previous
meetings at Conference Rooms 3 and
4 of the Ramon Mitra Building which is
located within the Batasan Pambansa
Complex in Quezon City.
PUP Graduate School Research Plan
Presented to DAP
PUP Intellectual Property and Support Office (IPSO)
head Prof. Elmer De Jose presented the PUP Graduate
School research plan before the participants of the Flagship
Course on the Management of Research in SUCs, a joint
initiative of the Commission on Higher Education and
Development Academy of the Philippines held last January
5-9.
“Tutor” was produced by PM Faye Forteo, Kenneth Pascua, Aimee
Avanceña, Cristal Mae Golocino and Harold Gutierrez of DZMC-YCG.
“Natatangi,” had for its producers Justin Beneraba, Jathniel Casimpoy,
Hazel Revilla and Flordeliza Martinez while “Workbook” came from the group of Mark William Ompoc, Kevin Buenaventura,
Walter Bongar, Lyrics Malate, Louise Dolores, Marx Halili, Mariel Nicdao and Jessica Morales.
PODCAST 2014 drew the participation of students from Trinity University of Asia, St. Paul University, Bicol State
University, Miriam College, Arellano University, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa, Lyceum of the Philippines, San
Beda College-Alabang, Ateneo de Manila University, Ateneo de Naga University, De La Salle University, Philippine Women’s
University, University of Sto. Tomas, and Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
(MICHELLE ANN A. RUIZ)
Dr. Carmencita L. Castolo
Back: Prof. Zandro Estella and IPSO head Prof. Elmer De Jose
Front Row (L-R): PUP President Dr. Emanuel C. De Guzman,
DAP Associate Dean Dr. Maria Corazon T. Lopez, UP Vice
Chancellor Dr. Abundio A. Balgos, and Leyte Normal University
President Dr. Evelyn C. Cruzada
PUP President Dr. Emanuel C. De Guzman appeared
during the oral discussion to provide support to PUPGS
officials whose research plan was reviewed by DAP Associate
Dean Dr. Maria Corazon T. Lopez, UP Vice Chancellor Dr.
Abundio A. Balgos and Leyte Normal University President
Dr. Evelyn C. Cruzada.
(ZANDRO ESTELLA)
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College Highlights
College Highlights
Former SFAS Chief is New LHS
Principal
LHS
Administers
Entrance
Examination
Former PUP Scholarship and Financial Assistance Services
head Prof. Cristalina Ramos-Piers is now at the helm of the PUP
Laboratory High School. Piers, a long-time secondary school
teacher, assumed office as Principal last February 10 by virtue of
Special Order No. 0087, Series of 2014.
The new principal envisions LHS to continually produce
quality graduates. “The students should enjoy their freedom but
being mindful of their moral responsibilities. I want our students
to become integrated individuals equipped with a high degree of
Prof. Cristalina Ramos-Piers
social competence. They should also be self-reliant and critical thinkers. These I believe would be
a good contribution for nation building,” she exclaimed.
“This vision won’t be possible also without the help of our support system. There should be
collaboration with staff, parents and the community to ensure that each student is engaged in
diverse academic and social opportunities to reach their higher potentials,” she added.
“Our role as educators is to make these things possible… we should give the best opportunities
to our students,” she said.
Piers previously served as Faculty Assistant at the Office of Student Services. A former officer
of the faculty club, she was once appointed as University scholarship coordinator and adviser of
different student organizations.
(Dennis O. Dumrique)
CoEd Fetes Institutional Partners
The PUP College of Education
tendered last February 14 a tea
party for its partners in various
public and private institutions.
Office administrators, personnel
officers, supervisors and trainers
from Philam Life, Philhealth, Brand
Ambassadors Corporation, Ateneo
de Manila University, Department of
the Interior and Local Government,
Sword and Flame Trading, Bureau
of Immigration, DepEd Antipolo,
DepEd Makati, Quezon City Hall
(OSCA), Manila Health Department,
Manila City Hall, Office of Senator
Ramon Revilla Jr., Design and
Function, Accord Aces Inc. and
Chinese General Hospital attended
the gathering.
(Silvia C. Ambag)
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The PUP Laboratory High
School conducted last February
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incoming Grade 8 students
with the assistance of the
PUP Guidance, Counseling
and Testing Services. A
total of 1,351 elementary
school pupils took the test.
Only 200 of these applicants
will be chosen to undergo
psychological examination and
interview. The number will be
further trimmed down to 30 in
keeping with the school’s high
academic standards. The list
of passers will be announced
on March 10, 2014.
(D.O.D.)
COED Holds
“Portrait of a
Global Teacher”
Seminar
Meanwhile, almost 600
PUP CoEd students and faculty
members joined a seminar entitled
“Portrait of a Global Teacher” last
January 23. UST faculty member
Dr. Allan de Guzman provided
the participants pointers on how
students and teachers could
achieve global competitiveness
through efficiency, calculability,
predictability and control.
(S.C.A.)
CoC Convenes 3rd Young Communicators’ Congress,
Bestows 1st PUP Mabini Media Awards
The PUP College of Communication (CoC), the country’s
biggest provider of communication professionals, convened
on February 12 the 3rd Young Communicators’ Congress
and bestowed the 1st PUP Mabini Media Awards.
The 3rd YCC had for its theme “Responsible
Transformation of the Philippine Media Landscape: The
Young Communicators’ Call” which was tackled by Atty.
Regie Tongol who represented UNTV Chief Executive
Officer and PUP alumnus Dr. Daniel Razon.
The day-long event chaired by Dr. Anna Ruby P.
Gapasin, director of the PUP Communication Management
Office (CMO), featured four plenary lectures on mass media
transformation. Mr. Anthony Taberna (DZMM) discussed
the topic Radio as Legacy Media vs. New Media; Mr.
Art Samaniego (Manila Bulletin), Print vs. Online News
Publication; Ms. Rochelle Gamboa Hilario (Philex Mining
Corporation), Digital and Legacy Media Integration in
Advertising and Public Relations; and Mr. Ted Failon (ABSCBN), Television as Legacy Media vs. the Social TV.
The winners of the 1st PUP Mabini Media Awards
(PMMA) were recognized at the 3rd YCC. PMMA has 42
categories in 5 media platforms. It was launched last year
by CoC Dean Dr. Edna T. Bernabe and was chaired by Dr.
Racidon P. Bernarte. The winners were identified based on
the results of an online voting for best media practices and
personalities which involved 12,134 PUP students.
Among those who graced the 3rd YCC and 1st PMMA
were PUP President Dr. Emanuel C. De Guzman, Executive
Vice President and Vice President for Research, Extension,
Planning and Development Dr. Manuel Muhi, Vice President
for Academic Affairs Dr. Samuel M. Salvador, Vice President
for Student Services Dr. Juan C. Birion, Vice President
for Administration Prof. Alberto Guillo, Vice President for
Branches and Campuses Dr. Joseph Mercado, Publications
Office Director Dr. Angelina E. Borican, Ninoy Aquino Library
and Learning Resources Center Director Dr. Divina T.
Pasumbal, Director Gapasin, Dean Bernabe, Dr. Bernarte,
CoC Chairpersons and Faculty Members.
Around 800 students from the PUP Journalism,
Broadcast Communication, Communication Research, and
Advertising/Public Relations departments attended the twin
events which were held at Bulwagang Balagtas, NALLRC,
A. Mabini Campus, Sta. Mesa, Manila.
The 1st Young Communicators’ Congress – a brainchild
of Dr. Borican, former PUP CoC dean and Dr. Gapasin,
former PUP Broadcast Communication department chair –
was held in September 2011. Last year’s YCC was chaired
by Dr. Racidon P. Bernarte with Prof. Cherry C. Pebre of
the PUP Journalism department as co-chair. CMO Creative
Media Services head Prof. Kriztine R. Viray directed the
program.
PMMA derived its concept from a simple project of
a group of selected 4th year Broadcast Communication
students in late 2009 in the course Media Relations under
Dr. Pasumbal. It was later adapted as Gat Apolinario Mabini
Awards (GAMA) in 2010.
(Rudolf Anthony A. Lacerna with Michelle Ann A. Ruiz)
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College Highlights
Sociology
Department
Marks
27th Year
The complete list of winners in the different media categories are as follows:
Special Citation on Public Service Broadcast
Station of 2013
UNTV
Best FM Radio Program
TLC: True Love Conversations, Love Radio
Best Male Radio Jock
Papa Jack, Love Radio
Best Female Radio Jock
Nicole Hiyala, Love Radio
Best Radio News Program
Gising Pilipinas, DZMM
Best Radio News Program Host
Ricky Rosales, Gising Pilipinas,
DZMM
Best Radio Public Service Program
Aksyon Ngayon, DZMM
Best Radio Public Service Program Host
Julius Babao, Aksyon Ngayon,
DZMM
Best Radio News Commentary Program
Dos Por Dos, DZMM
Best Radio News Commentary Program Host
Anthony Taberna, Dos Por Dos, DZMM
Best FM Station of the Year
90.7 Love Radio, Manila Broadcasting Company
Best AM Station of the Year
DZMM, ABS-CBN
Best Blog - Pinoy Mom Blogger
Best Online Portal - abs-cbnnews.com
Best Social Network - Facebook
Best Search Engine - Google
Best Entertainment Magazine
Yes Magazine, Summit Media
Publishing
Best Fashion and Lifestyle Magazine
Candy, Summit Media Publishing
Best Tabloid Newspaper
Pilipino Star Ngayon
Best Broadsheet Newspaper
Manila Bulletin
Best Inspirational Advertisement
McDonald’s Hooray for Today, Revolver Productions
Best Family-Oriented Advertisement
McDonald’s Kuya, Filmex
Productions
Best Advocacy Campaign
Choose Philippines, ABS-CBN
Best Television Comedy Program
Bubble Gang, GMA 7
Best Television Drama Program
Be Careful with my Heart,
ABS-CBN 2
Best Television Variety Program
Eat Bulaga, GMA 7 and TAPE Inc.
Best Television Educational Program
Matanglawin, ABS-CBN 2
Best Television Entertainment Talk Program
Gandang Gabi Vice, ABS-CBN 2
Best Television Reality Program
Pilipinas Got Talent, ABS-CBN 2
Best Television Public Service Program
Wish Ko Lang, GMA 7
Best Television Public Service Program Host
Ted Failon, Failon Ngayon,
ABS-CBN 2
Best Television Public Affairs Program SOCO, ABS-CBN 2
Best Television Public Affairs Program Host
Mel Tiangco, Power House,
GMA News TV
Best Television Documentary Program
i-Witness, GMA 7
Best Television Magazine Program
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, GMA 7
Best Television Magazine Program Host
Jessica Soho, Kapuso Mo,
Jessica Soho, GMA 7
Best Television News Program
TV Patrol, ABS-CBN 2
Best Television Male News Program Reporter
Jay Taruc, GMA 7
Best Television Female News Program
Reporter
Gretchen Malalad, ABS-CBN 2
Best Television Male News Anchor
Ted Failon, TV Patrol, ABS-CBN 2
Best Television Female News Anchor
Jessica Soho, State of the Nation, GMA News Channel
Best Television Station of the Year
ABS-CBN 2
The Department of
Sociology
marked
its
th
27 founding anniversary
on February 17-22 with
the theme “Pagbabalik
Tanaw sa Makabayang
Kultura sa Kagawaran ng
Sosyolohiya: Mulat, Nagaaral, at Naglilingkod”. The
PUP Sociology Society
organized a forum, lecture
series, sports fest and other
activities to highlight the
accomplishments of the
department which is now
a part of the PUP College
of Social Sciences and
Development.
(ALBERT G. TAULE)
Annual CTHTM, CPSPA and CBA
Weeks Celebrated
Three
PUP
colleges
celebrated their respective
founding anniversaries this
February
with
parades,
exhibits, academic contests
and skills competitions.
The College of Tourism,
Hotel and Transportation
Management marked its 14th
anniversary last February
3-8 with the theme “Making
a Difference, Breakthrough
to Excellence”. CTHTM has
two academic departments,
Hospitality Management and
Tourism and Transportation
Management. Its current
head is Dean Sheila M.
Sison-Ganchero who is being
assisted by Chairpersons
Jesusa T. Castillo and Lizbette
R. Vergara. This M. H. del
Pilar Campus-based college
has a student population of
2,050.
Last February 10-14,
the one-year-old College
of Political Science and
Public
Administration
commemorated
its
anniversary under the theme
“CPSPA@1:
Celebrating
the Gains from a Promising
Future”. CPSPA is under the
leadership of Dean Sanjay
P. Claudio and its Political
Economy, Political Science
and Public Administration
departments are presently
headed by Chairpersons
Henry V. Pascua, Florenda
Frivaldo and Romeo Bernardo.
This fledgling college has 571
students.
The College of Business
Administration
chose
to
th
celebrate its 36 year of
existence
last
February
17-21 with “Catch Up the
Running Business” for its
theme. CBA is currently led
by Dean Leopoldo Francisco
T. Bragas and Chairpersons
Dolores J. Alcantara, Angelina
G. Goyenechea, Marilou B.
Mondana and Zenaida D.
San Agustin are in charge
of its Office Administration,
Marketing, Management and
Entrepreneurial Management
departments.
CBA
has
a
5,963-strong
student
population.
In a related story, PUPLopez, Quezon whose branch
director is Prof. Rufo N. Bueza
and PUP-Parañaque City
whose campus director is
Prof. Aaron Vito M. Baygan,
observed their respective
founding anniversaries on
February 9-13 and February
20.
(Jotam M. Catampatan,
AJ A. Castillo, and
Mark Gerald E. Dacles with
D.E.D.)
Engineering Technology Department
Holds Seminar on TV White Space Technologies
The
Engineering
Technology
department of the PUP Institute of
Technology (ITech) organized a seminar
on the theme “Country’s Initiative Using TV
White Space Technologies” last January
30 at the ITech Conference Room.
Philippine Association of Government
Electronics Engineers (PAGE) President
Engr. George P. Tardio discussed
the importance of television white
space technologies to Electronics
and
Communications
Engineering
Management Technology
(ECEMT)
students who attended the activity.
Meanwhile, the PUP ITech Medical
Services team conducted last January
30 a cancer awareness campaign under
the theme “Put Your Breast to the Test”.
Obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Lucina
G. Barayugan engaged ITech students in
a discussion on breast cancer awareness.
(R.A.L. and Hanna Grace Prieto)
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Branches/Campus News
Branches/Campus News
PUP Bataan Student
is Miss PIIE Northern
Luzon 2014
PUP-San Juan Forum Tackles
Phil-Indo Relations
The PUP San Juan campus
sponsored a cultural presentationcum-forum dubbed as “PhilippinesIndonesia: Sharing Cultures, Cultivating
Peace through Artistic Expression” last
February 8. The activity was supported
by the City Government of San Juan,
the PUP Research and Extension
Management Department and the PUP
Center for Peace and Poverty Studies.
Raul Roland Sebastian of the PUP
Center for Peace and Poverty Studies
affirmed Adhitra’s declarations.
Organization of Folk Arts and Dr.
Amalia C. Rosales of Lakandayang
Cultural Association, Inc.
PUP-San Juan Director Prof. Jaime
Gutierrez thanked the multi-awarded
Indonesian folkloric group KTF UI
Radha Sarisha for its performances at
the forum which also featured the PUPSJ Dance Groove.
Atty. Andris Adhitra of IOV Youth
Indonesia talked on the Indonesian
artistic and cultural tradition and his
country’s ties with the Philippines. Prof.
Present during the activity were
former National Center for Culture
and the Arts (NCCA) stalwarts Hon.
Carmen D. Padilla of the International
Meanwhile, Atty. Adhitra had a
short meeting with Chief Zandro T.
Estella of the PUP REMD Extension
Services for possible extension
programs between the PUP and the
University of Indonesia. He also visited
the PUP Banda Kawayan studio for
an interview with Profs. Siegfredo
and Rossini Calabig about the worldrenowned band.
(Joseph Reylan Viray)
PUP Cabiao Students Dominate Kabyawan Festival
Students of the farthest PUP
campus north of Metro Manila won
major prizes in the “PAISTIMA KA SA
KABYAWAN” festival which the local
government of Cabiao, Nueva Ecija
organized to celebrate the municipality’s
166th founding anniversary.
PUP Cabiao campus Elementary
Education majors Mark Gainor P. Dela
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Cruz, Fhebb D. Suba and Samuel
Fesarillo topped the logo-making
contest of the festival which was
held on February 3-8. Performers
from PUP Cabiao also won the street
dancing competition which attracted
participants from 23 barangays and
different educational institutions in the
locality.
Meanwhile, PUP Cabiao students
attended on February 14 a seminar
on the theme “Biblical Perspective of
Love, Courtship and Marriage”. The
values formation activity featured local
religious leaders Prof. Antonio T. Po Jr.
and Mr. Ian Galang Pelias.
(Rosemaribeth R. Dizon)
PUP Bataan student Sarah Jane O. Torres won the title
“Miss PIIE Northern Luzon 2014” last January 23 during the
4th Philippine Institute of Industrial Engineers Northern and
Central Luzon Regional Student Congress at the Kapitolyo
ng Bulacan Gymnasium, Malolos, Bulacan. Torres will
compete in the upcoming National Industrial Engineering
Congress.
Apart from seizing the said title, PUP Bataan also
placed 4th in the Industrial Engineering Quiz Contest held
during the event which had for its theme “Setting the Pace:
Pursuit of Excellence to Infinity and Beyond”.
(Lenis Aislinn C. Separa)
PUP Bataan ICMT Students
Pass TESDA Exam
Thirty-six junior Diploma in Information
Communication Management Technology students
of PUP-Bataan passed the CHS (NC II) Assessment
Examination conducted by the Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in
Mariveles, Bataan last January 25-27. The test
takers were subjected to written, oral and practical
examinations. Information Technology instructor Prof.
Ruby Jean S. Medina said the students comprised
the first batch from PUP Bataan to undergo such
assessment.
(L.A.C.S.)
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News Bits
News Bits
PUPCET Examinees Donate 17,325
Pencils through CMO, CREDO
Thousands of concerned Polytechnic University of the Philippines College
Entrance Test (PUPCET) 2014 takers supported the “Donate Your Pencils to Less
Fortunate Children” campaign launched by the PUP Communication Management
Office (CMO) and the Community Relations and Extension for Development Office
(CREDO).
Conceptualized by CMO staff Roy Mark B. Gerez and implemented by CMO
campus journalists, the campaign yielded 4,165 pencil donations from the first batch
of PUPCET hopefuls and 5,400 more from the second batch of examinees.
CREDO-affiliated iPOD volunteers were also able to collect last January 25 and
February 15 a total of 7,760 pencils for Yolanda-affected schoolchildren in Eastern
Visayas.
(Regine Mae Q. Omboy with D.E.D.)
CREDO Launches Rehab Drive for Schoolchildren
in Eastern Visayas
The PUP Community Relations and Extension for Development
Office (CREDO) formally launched on February 3 a project called
“Notebook Mo, Sagot ng PUP ‘yan!” which is aimed at helping Yolandaaffected schoolchildren in Eastern Visayas.
A component of the PUP Operation Damayan, the “Notebook Mo,
Sagot ng PUP ‘yan!” rehabilitation project intends to gather 24,000
notebooks that will be distributed to elementary pupils in Guiuan, Eastern
Samar before the start of school year 2014-2015.
The project formally commenced when PUP President Dr. Emanuel
C. De Guzman and other University officials symbolically turned-over
several bundles of composition notebooks to some student-transferees
from Eastern Visayas during the monthly flag-raising ceremony at the
Prudente Freedom Park, A. Mabini Campus, Sta. Mesa, Manila.
ICS-CPH Launches Seminar-Workshop
on Basic Photography
The PUP Institute for Cultural Studies-Center for
Philosophy and Humanities in coordination with the
University Center for Culture and the Arts, College of Arts
and Letters and the Department of History conducted a Basic
Photography Seminar Workshop. The activity was held on
February 18 at the Multimedia Center, Ninoy Aquino Library
and Learning Resources Center, PUP A. Mabini Campus,
Sta. Mesa, Manila.
Veteran photographers and faculty members Profs.
Nelson Baun of the Humanities department and Narciso
Cabanilla of the History department served as trainers.
Baun and Cabanilla provided an introductory course to the
intricate and difficult art of photography.
Participants from the Physical Planning and
Development Office, Laboratory High School, Publications
Office, Campus Development and Maintenance Office,
Office of the President, Registrars Office, Guidance Office,
Sampaguita Canteen, University Center for Culture and the
Arts, Institute for Social Sciences and Development, PUP
Pulilan, College of Business, College of Communication,
College of Education, Department of English, Department
of History, Department of the Humanities and Philosophy,
Department of Public Administration, and Barangays 629 and
Holy Spirit were also given practical tips on the maximization
of gadgets with cameras and creative ways to minimize
expenses by recycling ordinary household materials into
“camera components.”
Capping off the seminar workshop was a photo exhibit
featuring the works of trainers’ Kriz John Rosales, Raul
Sebastian, Diosdado Franco, Jerome Dumlao, Rossini
Calabig, Elmer Soriano, Mary Jane Mendoza, James Ona,
and Hector Calma.
(D.E.D.)
CREDO and iPOD V (I am a PUP Operation Damayan Volunteer)
organized an activity entitled “LOVE NOTES: A Day of Notebook Giving”
last February 14 to promote the project.
Meanwhile, CREDO conducted an orientation activity for studenttransferees from Eastern Visayas as part of its 4-session stress
debriefing/psychosocial help for Yolanda survivors. It was held last
February 12 at the Carague Conference Room, South Wing, Main
Academic Building, A. Mabini Campus, Sta. Mesa, Manila.
(Mary Claire Ann J. Mostoles)
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News Bits
Alum News
PUP Alumnus Addresses
Filipino Technopreneurship Summit
PUP Institute of Technology alumnus Gian Scottie
G. Javelona was one of the featured technopreneurs
in the 3rd Filipino Technopreneurship Summit held
February 19 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay
City.
Javelona discussed the business models of
Orange Apps, a self-established company which
developed a mobile application for PUP website users.
CED Reveals 2014 Best Business Plan
Contest Winners
The Center for Entrepreneurial Development under the
Research and Extension Management Office of the Office
of the Vice President for Research, Extension, Planning and
Development recently announced the winners of the 2014
Best Business Plan Contest which was co-sponsored by the
Small Business Corporation.
Aimed primarily at bringing out the entrepreneurial spirit
and innovativeness of PUP students, this year’s competition
was dominated by the following entries: “Alibangbang Mix”
(First Prize) from PUP Maragondon, Cavite; “Brewers Alley
Coffee Shop” (Second Prize) from the College of Business
Administration, PUP Sta. Mesa; and “Green Wheels: Eco
Friendly Food Truck” (Third Prize) from PUP Taguig, Metro
Manila.
Ten finalists were selected by a Technical Review
Committee from numerous entries submitted by different
colleges and campuses. Entries were judged based on the
products’ innovativeness and creativity, socio-economic
impact, marketability, relevance and management.
The other entries included “Purple Mountain Frozen
Yogurt”, College of Business Administration; “Pichidebuba
Mud Crab”, PUP Quezon City; “Sparks Solution”, College of
Computer and Information Sciences; “S.O.S Bar”, College
of Business Administration; “Memopics Photo Center”,
PUP Pulilan, Bulacan; “Tapsilike”, College of Business
Administration; and “Natural Honey”, PUP Taguig, Metro
Manila.
The Technical Review Committee was chaired by
Dir. Joseph M. Lardizabal of the College of Business
Administration with Ch. Jerome P. Dumlao of the Open
University System, Prof. Angelita F. Sumaway from the
College of Social Sciences and Development and Prof. Perla
B. Patriarca from the College of Business Administration as
members.
AVP Victor M. Hernandez of the Small Business
Corporation was chair of the Board of Judges which had AVP
Mely R. Luya of the OVPRD, Dr. Racidon P. Bernarte from
the REMD and Dr. Angelina E. Borican from the Publications
Office as members.
Gian Scottie G. Javelona
Organized by the Philippine Center for
Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo, the summit was
graced by representatives from the Enterprise Center
for Technopreneurship, DOST-ICT, Ideaspace, Sulit.
com, Sari Software Solutions, Grayscale Business
Consultancy & Marketing Services, WheninManila.
com, TimeFree Innovations, Philippine Software
Industry Association, Seed Asia, Manila Angels,
DigitalFilipino.com and Tackthis.com.
(R.A.L.)
ALUM niyo ba?
Source: PUP
Statistics of PUP Alumni
Working at Monde Nissin
(as of February 2014)
ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE
Description
FrequencyPercentage
PUP Alumni
22
2.00%
Non-PUP Alumni
1078
98.00%
Total
1100100.00%
Description
FrequencyPercentage
Regular18 81.82%
Contractual3
13.64%
Non-Regular1
4.55%
Total 22100.00%
Description
FrequencyPercentage
Accountancy 627.27%
Engineering 522.73%
Tourism
14.55%
IT 2
9.09%
Business
522.73%
Broadcast Communication
1
4.55%
Industrial Technology
1
4.55%
Secretarial 1
4.55%
Total
22100.00%
(MA. VICTORIA G. RED)
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Activist, artist and entrepreneur Arvin
“Tado” Impuesto Jimenez died on February 7,
2014 in a vehicular mishap. Jimenez and 13
other passengers were killed when a bus of GV
Florida Transport, Inc. fell into a 500-meter-deep
ravine in Sitio Pagang, Barangay Talubin, Bontoc,
Mountain Province.
PUP Registrar Dr. Zenaida R. Sarmiento said
Jimenez was an Industrial Psychology student at
the former College of Arts and Sciences from the
first semester of academic year 1991-1992 up to
the first semester of academic year 1995-1996.
He finished his elementary education at Baybay
North Central School in Baybay, Leyte and his
secondary education at Southeastern College in
Pasay City.
Jimenez was a familiar face at the then
activist-dominated Charlie del Rosario Hall
and Ma. Teresa de Leon Park. He joined the
progressive group Pandayan ng Kulturang
Pilipino or Panday Pira before the local student
movement witnessed the schism that rocked
the traditional Left in the 1990s. He was also
a member of the Scouts Royale Brotherhood
International Service Fraternity.
The activist painter, photographer and actor
who co-founded the advocacy group Dakila
and who once worked at Mowelfund Institute
involved himself in several social issues. He was
identified with Sanlakas which, along with rival
Siglaya, split from the multisectoral formation
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan or BAYAN in
the early ‘90s. He was often seen in State of the
Nation Address and Labor Day protests, he being
a longtime advocate of labor, environmental
awareness and road safety causes.
Arvin “Tado” Jimenez
(1974-2014)
(DAN ESPONILLA DALAC)
A local Red Cross and Greenpeace volunteer,
the now deceased creator and owner of
“LimiTado” clothing brand was backed by the
“SuporTADO Ka Movement” when he vied for
a seat in the city council of Marikina last May
2013. Among his recent involvements was his
participation in the relief operations for the
“Yolanda” survivors in Eastern Visayas, the land of
his origin.
Music has played an important role in the life of Dr. Apolonio A. Duque,
known to his dear friends as Pol. During the last few days of his life, he spent
hours singing “Amazing Grace” although he found it difficult to utter the words.
He found consolation in humming songs when he was trying to recover. In a
telephone conversation with him before he died, he was cheerfully joking with
friends and requested his wife Marlyn to relay to us that he is at peace and does
not blame himself nor others for his situation.
Indeed, Pol was a good friend to everybody, not only to people with high
positions but even to those who are lowly. He loved talking to people and
entertaining them. His friends from the College of Engineering would often
visit him for a few rounds of talk. His faculty members from the Department of
Sociology spent time in his office not only because of academic concerns but
also to find consolation from his kind words of advice. To his officemates at the
OVPRED, he was a blessing for there were never dull moments with him.
During the visit of his friends to Batangas, Pol saw to it that they were treated
well even if he was in bed.
Pol was a good husband who checked on his wife and children throughout
the day and saw to it that their birthdays were really special and meaningful. His
time really revolved around work, family and friends.
His friends at PUP are amazed at how he celebrated his past birthdays. He
always had a grand feast for officemates and friends who never failed to join him.
They realized now why he had so much joy during those days, because those
were his last few birthdays. He may have not known it but he probably felt it.
Dr. Duque joined PUP as a part-time instructor in 1981 and got his permanent
appointment in 1984. At the time of his death, he was Chief of the Center for
Entrepreneurial Development of the Research and Extension Management
Department under the Office of the Vice-President for Research, Extension,
Planning and Development. He was also the Chair of the Department of Sociology.
He played the role of Sabas in the zarzuela “Dalagang Bukid”, a PUP precentennial presentation and was a singer performer in the College of Arts’
Musikang Lahi in 2004.
He was a regular guest in different television segments for his sociological
insights and perspectives.
He was director of the PUP Faculty and Employees Association, Inc. from 1989
to 1990 and was also a member of the PUP Faculty Academic Staff and Promotion
Committee from 1992 to 1994.
As president of the “PUP Kilos Laya Laban saDroga, Inc.” (KILLDROGA), he
organized and represented PUP in the national meetings of the Philippine Drug
Enforcement Agency.
He was also actively involved in the PUP ADFA Chorale where he was an
original member.
Indeed his life was a good one, filled with music, songs, laughter and love.
Goodbye Sir Pol.
Dr. Apolonio
A. Duque
“With Music in His Heart”
(MA. VICTORIA G. RED)
The University Center for Culture and the Arts
has taken the lead in celebrating National Arts
Month (NAM) 2014 this February. UCCA crafted the
theme “madiskARTe” to put emphasis on the ability
of PUPians to perform and produce even with
limited resources.
PUP President Dr. Emanuel C. De Guzman
formally opened last February 3 this year’s local
NAM festivities in a ceremony held at the Prudente
Freedom Park. It featured performances from
the world-renowned PUP Banda Kawayan, PUP
BagongHimig/Serenata, PUP Polysound, PUP
Maharlika Contemporary Dimensions, PUP Ramp
Models, and College of Arts and Letters’ Tulos Baybay
and Pep Squad.
The President was joined by Executive
Vice President and VP for Research, Extension,
Planning and Development Dr. Manuel M. Muhi,
VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Samuel M. Salvador,
VP for Student Services Dr. Juan C. Birion, VP
for Administration Prof. Alberto C. Guillo, VP for
Branches and Campuses Dr. Joseph Mercado, and VP
for Finance Ms. Marissa J. Legaspi.
Prior to the parade which followed the opening
ceremony, newly-appointed Director Prof. Bely R.
Ygot shared UCCA’s new thrust to foster connections
with colleges, departments and institutions within
and outside the university.
The faculty and students of CAL and College
of Tourism, Hospitality and Transportation
Management participated in the fall-in along with
UCCA artists and staff. On the same day, VPSS Birion
attended another event at the newly-renamed
Tanghalang PUP which is located within the College
of Communication compound.
UCCA’s Maharlika Dance Artists joined
Gabriela’s Move to Mob, a flash mob dance last
February 6 which featured international artist
and Gabriela spokesperson Ms. Monique Wilson.
February 13 marked the mounting of a joint activity
with Propagandista and TUDLA Productions, a free
film-showing dubbed as Sineng Kalye.
The other UCCA activities included Sining
Lahi Polyrepertory’s Dula-Aralan 2014 (February
6-8), BagongHimig/Serenata’s Chorale Workshop
with its founder Mr. Raffy Amaranto (February 12),
and a concert dubbed as Kumpas at Awit ng Pagibig (February 17) which was attended by the LHS
Chorale, CoEd Chorale, CoC Ensemble, Elite Singers
and ABTA students.
The Maharlika Dance Artists and Contemporary
Dimensions conducted a dance workshop and a
dance showcase entitled “VERSUS” last February 18
and 19, respectively. Members of Guhit Sudlungan,
Lente Photo Club, Maharlika Dance Artists and
Bagong Himig also attended Art Buffet 2014 last
February 8. Lente Photo Club also participated in a
Basic Photography Training facilitated last February
18.
ABTA staged Ang Parukyano at ang Pokpok,
Minda, The Anniversary, Usapang P and Masaganang
Ekonomiya from February 5 to 7 while Molave Theater
Group performed Alay Sa Mga Bayaning Mandirigma
last February 13. Tulos Baybay and CAL Band staged
their respective concerts last Feb. 12 and 13.
(NORMAN BABI C. CRISOSTOMO)