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Vol. 3, No. 4
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April 1997
INTERNAT'L DEVELOPMENT LEADER RECEIVES HONORARY DEGREE FROM UP DILIMAN
Dr. Nafis Sadik, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and President of the Society for International Development, was conferred the degree of Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa, by the Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines on April 24, at the Abellardo Hall Auditorium, UP Diliman. Dr. Sadik received the highest rank and honor for her unwavering leadership and contribution in advancing population research, opening new and important frontiers of population linkage with development concerns as reproductive health, gender, environment, and sustainable economic growth particularly in developing countries.
An international development leader, Dr. Sadik was the first woman to head UNFPA, the world's largest source of multilateral assistance to population programs. As Secretary General of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), Dr. Sadik was instrumental in focusing world attention to the urgent need to collectively address the critical challenges and interrelationships between population and development. Agreements in the ICPD now serve as the blueprint for population and development policies and work worldwide.
UPAAA ANNOUNCES 1997 GRAND REUNION AND CONVENTION
Dr. Carmencita "Menchee" Quesada Fulgado (AA'60;AB'61), president of the U.P. Alumni Association in America (UPAAA), announced that plans have been made to hold the association's 1997 reunion and convention at the world renowned Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City on November 9-10 (Sunday-Monday), Veteran's Weekend. The theme, "THE UP SPIRIT -- OUR COMMON BOND," will get graduates of the University of the Philippines together- - all years; all college, professional, sorority, fraternity, state chapters will join for business, plenary and concurrent sessions, luncheon and a gala dinner dance on the first day. The second day will have the "reunion programme" where chapters may meet as a group or present some entertainment numbers which will culminate with a special presentation by the UP ALUMNI AND FRIENDS RONDALLA of New Jersey.
"UP's distinguished alumni have agreed to come and share their experiences and expertise to reinvigorate the UP spirit in the 21st century," explained President Menchee Q. Fulgado. An interesting social, cultural, educational and professional program is planned in cooperation with UPAA - NJ and the Friends of UP Foundation. Alumni interested in helping in the preparations or have a group presentation to suggest are encouraged to call Dr. Fulgado (718 658-1999 leave message), e-mail [email protected], or send a letter to UPAAA President, 85-15 Edgerton Boulevard, Jamaica Estates, N.Y. 11432
UPAAH TO AWARD A $500 SCHOLARSHIP GRANT IN FALL '97
The UP Alumni Association Hawaii Chapter has recently established the UPAA Scholarship Fund available in Fall 1997. The fund provides scholarship to undergraduate or graduate students who are attending or planning to attend college/university to pursue a degree with major emphasis in Philippine studies or a related field on a full-time basis. Successful applicants will receive $500 and must be claimed and used within the academic year for which the award was given. A recipient can again apply for the scholarship grant for the next academic year. The following criteria will be used in the selection of the scholarship awardee:
Please direct all questions to Dr. Teresita V. Ramos at 956-8933, e-mail [email protected], or any UPAA Board member. Application materials must be received by September 26, 1997. Mail to : Dr. Teresita V. Ramos, UHM Department of Hawaiian and Indo-Pacific Langauges and Literature, 2540 Maile Way, Spalding 461, Honolulu, HI 96822. The 1996- 1997 officers of UPAA-Hawaii are: Richard Pecson (BSF'75) as president, Arlene Santos-George (BSEcon'81) as vice president, Imelda Gasmen (BSDC'84) as secretary, Toy Arre (BSBA '56) and Cristina Olive (BSAgEcon'85) as treasurers, and Frank Sapigao, Jr. (BSCE '78) as business manager.
UP TOPS BAR EXAM
Patricia-Ann Prodigalidad (BSBio'91mcl;LLB'96)of the University of the Philippines topped this year's bar exams, making it the fifth year straight that a UP graduate has done so. Prodigalidad, the second woman in as many years to make first place, had an average of 90.6 Recaredo C. Borgonia, Jr. (AB'92;LLB'96) took fourth place with 89.35. Sixth to tenth places were all taken by UP graduates: Shirley F. Alinea (LLB'96) with 89.45, Yasmin Suzette J. Tan (LLB'96) with 89.4, Rosalia S. Bartolome (LLB'96) with 89.3, Amor M. Datinguinoo (LLB'96) with 89.15, and Edgar D. L. Bernal (LLB'96) with 89. A total of 1,217 examinees or 31.21 percent of 3,900 passed.
UPAA SUPPORTS UP COMMONWEALTH PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
The Board of Directors of the UP Alumni Association (UPAA) has expressed their unconditional support of the University of the Philippines administration in its bid to generate resources through the Commonwealth Property Development Project. Their statement of support was agreed upon during their meeting held last April 17, 1997, at the Bahay ng Alumni, Diliman. UPAA officials present during the meeting headed by Regents Edgardo B. Espiritu and Nelia T. Gonzales, said the University should be commended for taking aggressive efforts to raise funds to support the academic and administrative operations in order for it to remain the country's premier academic institution and national university. UP hopes to augment its budget from the national government through joint venture project involving the development of its Commonwealth Property into a business and commercial center in Quezon City.
UP officials admit that the increasing cost and demands of providing quality education for its students entail a budget bigger than the amount it already receives from the government. However, since UP already gets the biggest share of the higher education budget, it is actively pursuing resource generation activities through its land grants. Now under consideration by the UP Board of Regents is the Development of the UP property in the Sierra Madre Area.
UPM ALUMNI DONATE PROFESSORIAL GRANT FOR MEDICINE
To celebrate his 99th birthday, UP Manila alumnus and former faculty member Dr. Jose Dualan (MD '28), his wife Dr. Florencia Padilla and their family, gave a distinguished professorial chair grant to the UP College of Medicine. The grant was received by UP Vice President for Academic Affairs Olivia C. Caoili on behalf of UP President Emil Q. Javier, UP Manila Chancellor Perla D. Santos Ocampo and CM Dean Amelia R. Fernandez last March 18 at the PGH Social Hall.
The university has of late been actively tapping alumni and its former students to augment its meager resources. Thus, as Dr. Caoili explained, one problem of the university is retaining good graduates and professors who are often lured to greener pastures. The generous endowment given by the Padilla family, called distinguished because it amounted to P1 million and was three and a half times more than most professorial chair grants of P300,000, will go a long way to convince the faculty to remain with the university.
UPVTC HOLDS 21ST COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
UPV Tacloban College held its 21st Commencement Exercises last April 21, 1997, at the People's Center and Library, Tacloban City. A total of 212 students successfully finished various degree and non-degree programs. These include the following: Master of Management in Business Management, Master of Management in Educational Management, Master of Management in Public Management, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Bachelor of Business Administration (major in Management), Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts, Bachelor of Arts in the Social Sciences (with majors in Economics, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology), Bachelor of Science in Biology and the Forest Ranger Certificate.
This year's Commencement Speaker was Rep. Rolando Andaya, Chair of the Congressional Appropriations Committee. Pres. Emil Q.. Javier, UPV Chancellor Arsenio S. Camacho, together with other University officials also graced the affair. As a gesture of support to the excellent performance of UPVTC students, particularly in the field of Accountancy, Rep. Andaya pledged to donate a total of P3M for the construction of new academic buildings at UP Tacloban College.
UP CEBU HOLDS COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
The 60th Commencement exercises of UP Cebu College were held on April 22, 1997, with Senator Marcelo Fernan as guest speaker. Ma.. Arlene D. Pabroquez, BA Psychology, cum laude, spoke in behalf of Class 1997 which has 196 graduates and 13 who graduated cum laude. The other cum laude graduates were: Thesa C. Anoba, BA Mass Comm., Marivic Elaine T. Aya-ay, BA Psych, Marian Franz M. Siguenza, BS Bio, Ma. Maureen T. Concepcion, BA Pol. Sci., Karren B. Campanilla, Bachelor of Bus. Man., Luzette R. Co, Bachelor of Bus. Man., Therese T. Crisostomo, Bachelor of Bus. Man., Leah Sylvia A. Manglajos, Bachelor of Bus. Man., Debbie Marie B. Vergara, Bachelor of Bus. Man., Rizalyn A. Virtucio, Bachelor, Bus. Man.
UP ILOILO HOLDS COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
UP Visayas held its 18th Commencement Exercises on April 20, 1997 at the UPV Quadrangle, Iloilo City campus. Hon. Jose C. De Venecia, Speaker of the House of Representatives, was Commencement Speaker. There was a total of 489 graduates which was composed of 377 Baccalaureate degrees, and 113 Master's degrees. Fifteen graduated with honors; three were cited magna cum laude and 15 awarded cum laude. The 1997 batch took oath as members of the UP Alumni before Dr. Tomas J. Sajo, preseident of the UPAA- Iloilo Chapter.
UP DILIMAN COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER ALSO A GRADUATE
Senator Orlando Mercado, guest speaker for UP Diliman's 86th Commencement Celebration and Ph.D holder in Political Science, marched together with his fellow graduates on April 27, at the University Amphitheater. He was among the new doctorate degree holders who participated in the hooding ceremony during commencement.
The senator exhorted his fellow graduates to uphold the UP tradition of critical thinking and service to the people. He pointed out that many UP graduates have already set examples in nationalism and dedication to the truth. Honesto Nuqui, Jr., summa cum laude gave the address on behalf of the students.
Of the 3,496 graduating this year, five are summa cum laude, 53 are magna cum laude, and 319 are cum laude. The five are Honesto Franz Maximillian A. Nuqui, Jr., BS Math, Marc C. Llaguno, BS Physics, Charisse Angeli J. Baldoria, BM Piano, Alex G. Liok, BS Math, and Susan Mae Y. Csiy, BS Business Admin.
UPLB HOLDS COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
This year, 1,414 graduates marched on April 19 for the University's 25th Commencement Exercises at the GL Umali Freedom Park, UP Los Ba�os. Of the graduates, there were seven magna cum laudes and 50 cum laudes. The seven magna cum laudes were Erin Ann Baldos (BS Biology), Lourdes Pia Lopez (BS Chemistry), Adelle Adeva (BS Dev Com), Gregmar Galinato (BS Economics), Alfonso Gonzales III (BS Applied Mathematics), Michelle Yabes (BS Biology) and Krishlex Anthony Gruezo (BS Biology). Defense Secretary Renato S. de Villa was the commencement speaker. This year's number of graduates matched the total number of graduates last year.
Meanwhile, the UPLB Alumni Association congratulated this year's recipients of the UPLBAA Outstanding Student Leadership Award. The recipients are: Romel Sulabo and Liwanag Mandigma - College of Agriculture; Krishlex Gruezo, College of Arts and Sciences; Rodger Valiente, College of Economics and Management; Kim Karlo Ocfemia, College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology; Cristino Tiburan, Jr, College of Forestry; and Michell Grace Valle, College of Veterinary Medicine.
UP BAGUIO HOLDS COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
UP Baguio held its commencement exercises on April 22, 1997, at the Baguio Convention Center, with 190 graduates, six of whom graduated cum laude. UP Alumni and Professor of Economics, Solita Collas-Monsod gave the commencement address, while Marivi Amor J. Ladia, BA cum laude, spoke in behalf of the students.
Those who graduated cum laude were: Catherine L. Mundong, BA Journ., Marivi Amor J. Ladia, BA Soc. Sci., Bernie Matubis, BS Bio, Kristine Cecelia, BS Bio, Karren Carrasco, Phys. Mat., and Rozelle R. Balmores, BA Soc. Sci.
846 GRADS MARCHED AT THE UPM COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
Some 846 graduates from 9 colleges of UP Manila marched on April 18, 1997 at the Philippine International Convention Center, on the occasion of the 88th Commencement Exercises of the University. This year's graduating batch, with seven magna cum laudes and 49 cum laudes, increased by five percent compared to the 1996 figure, which is 806. Department of Science and Technology Secretary William G.. Padolina was the guest speaker of the event. Edward Vincent S. Faustino, College of Medicine magna cum laude, delivered the traditional response on behalf of the graduating students. Seven students graduated magna cum laude: Fernando Acance, BA Soc. Sci., Ana Victoria By Echo, BS Bio, Edward Vincent Faustino, Doctor of Medicine, Jorge Go, BS Bio, Cheryl Ann Pe�a, BA Pol. Sci., Carla Louisa Milagros Reyes, BS Speech Path., and Marie-Noelle Tumusok, BS Pub. Health.
REPS ANDAYA, ROXAS LAUD NURSES' ROLE
Representatives Rolando Andaya and Mar Roxas paid paean to the role of nurses in society on the occasion of the inauguration of the new College of Nursing Building on February 26, 1997. "While it is the physicians who heal, it is the nurses who care," Andaya said. He also paid tribute to Filipino nurses known the world over for their humaneness, and caring and dedicated ways.
Meanwhile Cong. Mar Roxas also recalled that nurses helped his family while they dealt with sickness and death through their cheerful and warm support. College of Nursing dean Cecilia Laurente (BSN'67; MN'73) thanked all past and present benefactors. Former Chancellor Ernesto Domingo (AA'56;MO'61) assigned the building. Congressman Andaya included a P20 million and then another P5 million on the budget's appropriation act. Chancellor Perla Santos Ocampo added another P10 million to complete the building. Former Dean Julita Sotejo (GN'29;LLD'91) was commended for her generosity in donating P2 million of her own funds for the college, her baby, which she saw through its infancy, and now its maturity. For the professorial chairs, President Emil Q. Javier, on behalf of the university, pledged P2 million to match the personal donation of former Dean Julita Sotejo. Countless alumni and friends continue to pitch in to complete the three-storey building's furnishings and special rooms.
UPAA GUAM ELECT NEW OFFICERS 1997-1998
The UP Alumni Guam elected the following officers for 1997-1998 who were inducted last March 29 by Consul Antonio Villamor: Dr. Jefren Demetrio (BSA'61), president, Alfredo C. Cantoria (BIMgt'63), vice-president, Dr. Dometila Aquilizan, treasurer, Raul Luna (BSHRA'86; LLB'91), assistant treasurer, Presidena Baculod (BS Bio'82; MS'89), recording secretary, Haydee Acebedo (MEd'86), corresponding secretary, Eddy Sy (BSCE'81), PRO, and Remedios Loriega (MMgt'82), auditor. The members of the Board of Directors are: Olivia Onedera, Patricia Birocel, Romulo Loriega (Mgt'82), Minnie Tina, Lourdes Borja, Lourdes Duguies (DVM'77), and Bernardo Ortega (ASur'52). The formal induction will be held to coincide with the UP Alumni 17th Anniversary Ball to be held at the Guam Westin Resort Hotel on May 17, 1997. The most recent activity was a Valentine fund-raiser for the benefit of the Hospice for the Aged maintained by the Dominican Sisters of Guam. On island as guest of the Guam Center for Humanities and Arts (CAHA) is Dr. Rod Paras-Perez, a UP alumnus.
UPCMCAA HOLDS ALUMNI REUNION
The UP College of Mass Communication Alumni Association held its reunion and election of new officers on April 12, at the CMC Auditorium. They met again on April 26, at Shangri-La, for the induction of officers and to discuss projects such as the UPCMCAA Communication Seminar Series and the brainstorming for the founding of a Research Institute.
The officers for 1997-1999 are: Joycelyn Buensalido (AB'71) as president, Dr. Rene Guioguio (AB'&#;MA'76) as first vice president, Cecille de Joya-Valencia (AB'76) as second vice president, Eleanor M. Gonzales (BSMgt'79) as secretary, Pinky Chowdury as assistant secretary, Faith Escobar as treasurer, Ramos Lee as assistant treasurer, Sochie Fernandez as business manager, Oscar Bajamonde (MA'82) as assistant business manager, Ambet Nabus as public relations officer, and Rome Roque as assistant public relations officer. The Alumni Association also donated two Pentium multimedia computers to the College, one for the CMC Library, and the other for the CMC Graduate Students Department.
UP CASAF HOLDS ALUMNI REUNION
The UP College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Foundation held its alumni reunion on April 20, 1997, at the Palma Hall Lobby. Recipients for the Most Outstanding Student Awards and Achievement Awards were given, with a special message by UP Diliman Chancellor Claro T. Llaguno. The Most Outstanding Student Awardees were: Eugene Evasco, magna cum laude, CAL; Jesus Paolo Protacio, magna cum laude, CSSP; Marc Llaguno, summa cum laude, CS; and Honesto Nuqui Jr., summa cum laude, CS. The CASAF Achievement Awardees were Ms. Heidi O. Sison (BA Speech & Drama '59), Dr. Cynthia Rose B. Bautista (BA Socio '74; MS Socio '79; Ph.D Socio '83), and Dr. Ester A. Garcia (BS Chem '63).
The Honorary Membership Award was given to Chancellor Claro T. Llaguno, and the CASAF Service Award to Mr. J. Antonio Aguenza (BSFS'58;MBA'62), CASAF president for 16 years. The College of Arts and Science Alumni Association was organized in 1975 to consolidate resources to support efforts of the CAS. In 1985, with the division of CAS into three colleges, College of Science, College of Arts and Letters, and College of Social Science and Philosophy, CASAA became CAS Alumni Foundation. Over the years, the Foundation has contributed, among other things, to the funds of the CSSP/CAL foundations, the rehabilitation of the Wilfredo Ma. Guerrero Theater, renovation of Palma Hall, and of course, the CASAA Food Center.
The Board of Trustees for 1994-1997 are: J. Antonio Aguenza, president, Oscar L. Evangelista (AB'56), vice- president, Josefina A. Agravante, secretary, Virginia Samson-Cari�o (BS'51;MS'61;PhD'83), treasurer, and Araceli Lachica-Juliano (BS'54), PRO.
UP CHEMISTRY ALUMNI CELEBRATES HOMECOMING
The UP Chemistry Alumni Foundation celebrated its homecoming side by side with the College of Arts and Science Alumni Foundation on April 20, at the Institute of Chemistry, UP Diliman. Ninety-six chemistry alumni signed up for the event. Elections for outgoing members of the Board to serve for the next three years were also held. The current UPCAF Board of Trustees is composed of: Renan del Rosario ('77), chairman, Virginia Dia-Monje ('61),vice- chairman, Daisy J. Serrano ('64), secretary, Gisela Padilla-Concepcion ('75), treasurer, and Trustees Amelia Peralta-Guevara ('67), Victoria Dans-Reidenbach ('49), Lourdes J. Cruz ('62), Titos Quibuyen ('73) and Nestor Valera ('73).
UP MINDANAO OPENS COMPUTER COURSE
U.P. Mindanao is now accepting applicants to the Diploma in Computer Science (DCS) Program for the first semester of the 1997-1998 Academic Year. The DCS Program is a 3-unit, five semester course. Classes will be made to fit the schedules of working professionals who wish to take the classes and are working full time. It specializes in the field of Information System and is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in IS and to prepare them for advanced studies in IS. For more information, contact Myra Silva at (082)221-0343 loc. 115.
4TH UPCF ALUMNI REUNION HELD
The fourth UP College of Fisheries Alumni Reunion was held on April 12, at the UP Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo.
Organized by the the UP College of Fisheries Alumni Association, the event included two plenaries, and a meeting of the UPCFAA officers. The UPCFAA was established on Feb. 19, 1977. Past presidents of the Associations were Prof. Pepito Fernandez and Dr. Florian Orejana. Dr. Efren Ed. C. Flores serves as president at present. Graduates of the Philippine Institute of Fisheries Technology are also considered UPCF Alumni as per resolution approved during the Feb. 6 1993 assembly.
Where are we now...
ISIDRA JOSEPHINE "JOY" F. MANANKIL, BSHRA'92- is the advertising and Promotions Manager of Heritage Hotel Manila in Pasay City.
DR. TRICITA HIDALGO-QUIMIO, BS�60 - is a Professor of the Department of Plant Pathology in University of the Philippines, Los Ba�os, Laguna. In 1963, she obtained her MS in Botany in University of Florida, and in 1971, she earned her Doctors degree in Botany�Mycology at North Carolina State University.
ALFONSO M. ALBANO, BS�59 - is presently connected with the Department of Physics in Bryn Mawr College, Pennsylvania.
DR. VIRGINIA SISON-KHARASCH, BS�77; MD�81 - is a pediatric pulmonology in Children�s Hospital�Boston Harvard Medical School.
CESAR AUGUSTO B. BUENAVENTURA, ROTC�50; BSCE�50 - is the Vice-Chairman of DM Consunji, Inc. Holdings.
FE A RONQUILLO, GN�47; BSN�61; MN�70 - is a Dean of De Ocampo Memorial College of Nursing at Nagtahan, Sta. Mesa, Manila.
ROMMEL P. FERIA, BCS�94 - is Assistant Professor of the Computer Science Department at University of the Philippines, Diliman. He is also the network Administrator of the College of Engineering and the Engineering Library.
ATTY. ANTONIO P. VILLAMOR, LLB�55; MPA�66 - is presently the Philippine Consul General in Agana, Guam.
DR. LUZ O. AJERO-FROECHLICH, MD'53 - has returned after serving the US National Institute of Health and other federal agencies for 30 years. She returns for good and presently lives at Filipinas Paradise Complex in Naic, Cavite.
DR. CARLOS NICHOLAI I. LASA, JR., BS'78MD; MD'82 - is a noted plastic and reconstructive surgeon. A former scholar of the Philippine College of Surgeons, he was cited in the international "Marquis Who's Who in the East." He is the only Filipino plastic surgeon ever accepted for fellowship training in cosmetic surgery by the Foundation for Education in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Atlanta and the Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Cleveland. His research papers have been published in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the most prestigious international journal read by plastic surgeons all over the world.
I m p o r t a n t d a t e s:
| May 2 - post-marked or May 3 - hand-carried to Bahay Alumni | Deadline for Submission of Ballots for Election of UPAA Board |
| June 14 | General UP Alumni Homecoming |
| June 13 | UP Alumni Council Meeting |
| May 24, 7 PM | UPAA Ballroom Dancing (Fundraising) |
| May 19-21 | Internat'l Conference on Southeast Asian Literature |
| June 15 | College of Education Alumni Reunion, Benitez Memorial Ctr |
Diliman Alumni Homecomings Held This April:
| April 20 | College of Arts and Letters |
| April 12 | Institute of Library Science |
| April 12 | College of Mass Communication |
| April 27 | College of Music |
| April 20 | College of Science |
| April 20 | College of Social Science and Philosophy |
| April 25 | College of Social Work and Community Development |
| April 26 | Math Alumni Homecoming |
| Last updated May 1, 1997 | Bong Tumanut |
