Ruth Manansala

Fr. Nebres, S.J., president of the Ateneo de Manila University, shared some thoughts on science and technology in the Philippines and on global competitiveness.

The second keynote speaker was Dr. Pacita Zara, director of the Philippine Council for Health, Research and Development. She tackled the role of science in economic development. She said that, "One can rule the world through science and technology." Further, she stressed the importance of open-mindedness and flexibility by saying, "Leaders of the new millennium will be those who welcome change, not resist change."

Marking the weeklong festivities were the presentation of theses, research papers, and experiments performed by the students of each department in the college. In line with this, Computer Science majors created a Directory-Website, which features a list of activities and programs in the college. The exhibits showcased creative works of the students of the College of Science.

On the same day, CS Pax Romana sponsored this year’s St. Tomas lecture held at the Medicine Cinematorium with Mr. Jaime Cura as guest speaker. He was introduced by Dean Emeritus Kanapi. The topic discussed focused on the relevant issues the country is facing today: the upcoming May national elections and St. Thomas’ vision of a good political leader. A forum was conducted after the talk. Dean Gloria de Castro-Bernas and Father Regent Pompeyo de Mesa, OP were present during the said lecture.

The rest of the week were filled with numerous activities such as symposia, forums, lectures and quiz shows with the participation of the visiting students from different schools.