UNIVERSITY OF THE City

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Mensahe Para sa mga Magsisipagtapos ng 2020

Binabati ko kayo, mga mahal kong iskolar ng bayan, sa inyong pagtatapos mula sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas. Kayo ay nabibilang sa katangi-tanging Batch 2020. Natatangi sapagkat kayo ay nagsipagtapos sa panahon ng isang pandemya. Na kahit pa napaikli ng pandemyang ito ang inyong paglagi at pag-aaral sa loob ng ating pamantasan ay buong husay at tapang ninyong hinarap ang lahat ng hamon ng pagkakataon at matagumpay kayong nakaraos sa mga kursong inyo ngayong tinapos. Totoo nga na kakaiba ang mga seremonya ng pagtatapos sa ating bansa ngayon. Subalit hindi man ninyo naranasan ang mga kaabang-abang na tradisyon tulad ng pagsusuot ng ating Sablay, paggawad ng mga titulo at karangalan, paglahok sa mga lightning rally, at iba pa, kayo naman ay mga tunay pa rin na mga gradweyt at ngayon ay alumni na ng UP. Taos-puso pa rin nating ipinagdiriwang ang okasyong ito, gaya ng mga nagdaang araw ng pagtatapos, at pinasasalamatan natin ang lahat ng ating mga nakasama sa makabuluhang paglalakbay na ito. Sa mga nakalipas na buwan, natutunan natin kung paano harapin ang isang kakaibang sitwasyon sa kasaysayan ng ating daigdig at lipunan, ang pagharap sa sakit na COVID-19. Bagamat hindi pa lubos na natatapos ang mga panganib na sanhi ng nasabing sakit, ating tandaan na hindi biro ang paghubog, pagsasanay at paghahandang ibinahagi sa inyo ng UP upang mapagtagumpayan ninyong sama-sama ang ano mang hamong inyong kakaharapin. Ating tandaan na ang panahon ng krisis ay hindi lamang isang masamang panaginip. Ito rin ay isang mabuting pagkakataon upang tayo ay lalong magpunyagi, magpakahusay at makapaglingkod sa bayan. Isabuhay natin ang diwa ng UP, ang pagkakaisa, ang paglilingkod nang buong husay at dangal, at patunayan natin na walang hangganan ang pagaambag ng ating Unibersidad at ng kanyang mga alumni sa paghahanap at paglalapat ng mga epektibong alternatibo at solusyon sa anumang suliranin. Sa tulong ng inyong mga propesor, kamag-aral, kasama sa kolehiyo at mga organisasyong kinabibilangan, naibigay ng UP ang lahat ng aralin at kasanayan, sa loob ng higit na maikling panahon at sa pamamagitan ng kakaibang pamamaraan ng pagtuturo. Dapat nating mapagtanto na ang tunay at higit na makabuluhang larangan ng pagkatuto ay nasa labas ng ating pamantasan. Kayo, ang Batch 2020, ang unang henerasyon ng mga nagsipagtapos na iskolar ng bayan sa panahon ng pandemyang COVID-19. Inaasahan kong kayo ay mangunguna sa pagbabangon sa ating bayan mula sa lusak ng trahedyang ito. Gamitin sana ninyo nang wasto ang karunungang Tatak UP. Buong giting at husay nawa ninyong gampanan ang pagiging mabuting Pilipino, na may utak at puso para sa kapwa at para sa bayan. Muli, binabati ko kayo sa makasaysayan at makabuluhang okasyong ito. Gabayan nawa kayo ng Poong Maykapal.

DANILO L. CONCEPCION President

2 UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES Open University Los Baños, Laguna

OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR

Message to the Graduates

Pagbati at pagsaludo sa mga magsisipagtapos sa UP Open University ngayong 2020! Sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon, ang UPOU ay magsasagawa ng isang birtwal na programa ng pagtatapos. Ito ay sa kabila ng pagiging ganap na onlayn natin simula pa noong 2007. Bagama’t hindi sinasadya, ito ay mangyayari habang ipinagdiriwang natin ang ika 25 taon ng pagkakatatag ng ating unibersidad na binigyan natin ng temang “Revolutionizing Disruptions for Equity and Excellence”. Ito ang gumagabay sa ating mga programa at selebrasyon sa buong taon, kasama ang programang ito ng pagtatapos. Masasabi na sa pagkakataong ito, ang tema ay ating ganap na isasabuhay. Ang hamon na dala ng pandemya ay naging sandigan natin upang hindi lamang sa pag aaral natin maisasabuhay ang usapin ng inklusyon na isang matibay na batayan ng ating pagiging bukas na paaralan. Ang mga teknolohiyang nagsilbing gamit at tulay upang maabot natin ang mga mag-aaral saan mang panig ng mundo sila naroon ay mga teknolohiya din na ating gagamitin upang ang parehong adhikain ay atin ding maisakatuparan hanggang sa okasyon ng pagtatapos. Ang birtwal na programa ng pagtatapos ay nagbigay daan upang ang higit na nakakaraming kasapi ng Class 2020 ay makadalo at maging bahagi ng seremonyang ito. Masasabing kayo UPOU Class 2020 ay angat sa iba sa dahilang kayo ang nagkumpleto ng proseso ng inklusyon mula sa inyong pag-aaral hanggang sa pagtatapos. Nawa’y ang aspetong ito ay manatili sa inyong puso at isipan habang patuloy ninyong isinasabuhay ang pagsisilbi sa sambayanan. Padayon UPOU Class 2020! Mabuhay kayo!

MELINDA DELA PEÑA BANDALARIA Chancellor

3 Programa

I. PAMBANSANG AWIT UPOU Chorale at UPRHS Glee Club

II. UP OPEN UNIVERSITY AUDIO-VISUAL NA PRESENTASYON

III. MENSAHE MULA SA CHANCELLOR Melinda dP. Bandalaria, Ph.D. NG UP OPEN UNIVERSITY

IV. MENSAHE MULA SA PANGULO NG UNIBERSIDAD NG PILIPINAS Kgg. Danilo L. Concepcion

V. PAGPAPAKILALA SA MGA MAGSISIPAGTAPOS Chancellor Melinda dP. Bandalaria kay Kgg. Danilo L. Concepcion

VI. PAGGAWAD NG MGA TITULO SA MGA MAGSISIPAGTAPOS Kgg. Danilo L. Concepcion Pangulo, Unibersidad ng Pilipinas

VII PAGPAPAKILALA SA PANAUHING PANDANGAL Melinda F. Lumanta, Ph.D. Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

VIII. TALUMPATI PARA SA MGA MAGSISIPAGTAPOS Kgg. Joel Villanueva Senador, Republika ng Pilipinas Rehente, Unibersidad ng Pilipinas

IX. MUSIKAL NA PAGTATANGHAL UPOU Chorale at UPRHS Glee Club

X. PAGPAPAKILALA SA MGA MAGSISIPAGTAPOS SA FACULTY OF EDUCATION Ricardo T. Bagarinao, Ph.D. Dean, FEd Associate in Arts Bachelor of Education Studies Graduate Certificate in Distance Education Diploma in Language and Literacy Education Diploma in Mathematics Teaching Diploma in Social Studies Education Diploma in Science Teaching Master of Distance Education Master of Arts in Education (Language and Literacy Education) 4 XI. PAGPAPAKILALA SA MGA MAGSISIPAGTAPOS SA FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES Alexander G. Flor, Ph.D. Dean, FICS Bachelor Arts in Multimedia Studies Diploma in Computer Science Master of Development Communication Master of Information Systems

XII. PAGPAPAKILALA SA MGA MAGSISIPAGTAPOS SA FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES Primo G. Garcia, Ph.D. Dean, FMDS Graduate Certificate in ASEAN Studies Diploma in Environment and Natural Resources Management Diploma in International Health Diploma in Land Use and Planning Diploma in Land Valuation and Management Diploma in Research and Development Management Diploma in Social Work Master of ASEAN Studies Master of Environment and Development Management Master of International Health Master of Arts in Nursing Master of Public Management Master of Social Work

XIII. PAGSUSUOT NG HOOD NG PAGKADOKTOR AT PAGPAPAKILALA SA MGA MAGSISIPAGTAPOS

Faculty of Education: Doctor of Philosophy in Education Ricardo T. Bagarinao, Ph.D. Dean, FEd

Faculty of Information and Communication Studies: Doctor of Communication Alexander G. Flor, Ph.D. Dean, FICS

XIV. MENSAHE NG KINATAWAN NG MGA MAGSISIPAGTAPOS Bb. Mariebelle B. Balazuela Magna cum laude Bachelor of Education Studies

5 XV. PANUNUMPA NG KATAPATAN SA UNIBERSIDAD NG PILIPINAS Kgg. Danilo L. Concepcion Pangulo, Unibersidad ng Pilipinas

Tapat akong sumusumpa, bilang isang nakapagtapos sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas, na sisikapin kong maging karapatdapat sa karangalan at pamantayan ng kahusayan ng aking Unibersidad, na isasaloob ang mga bagay na mag-aangat sa aking kaisipan at pagkatao, at mamamalaging nasa panig ng batas, kalayaan, at katarungan - alang-alang lahat sa paglilingkod sa bayan at sangkatauhan.

XVI. PAGTATALAGA SA MGA NAGSIPAGTAPOS BILANG KASAPI NG UP ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Kgg. Reynaldo C. Laserna Pangulo, U.P. Alumni Association Alumni Regent

Taos-puso akong nanunumpa, na isasakatuparan ko nang buong husay at katapatan at walang pag-iimbot ang mga tungkuling nakaatang sa akin bilang kasapi ng Samahan ng mga Nagtapos sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas; ipagtatanggol ko at ipaglalaban ang kapakanan ng unibersidad na aking pinagtapusan, ang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas; at ipinangangako kong magiging matapat na nagtapos sa unibersidad na ito sa lahat ng pagkakataon. Kaya tulungan nawa ako ng Diyos.

XVII. UP NAMING MAHAL UPOU Chorale at UPRHS Glee Club

6 Candidates for Degrees and Titles Candidates for Degrees and Titles*

CAMURUNGAN, KARL LOUIS S. GONZALES, GIOANGELO GONZALES G. HERNANDEZ, NIKKO G. SALUDES, JOHN DARWIN C.

CASTILLO, MAILYN A. SIRUNO, NIKA PATRICIA B. LOPEZ, AKEIMI M. SONG, PAUL CHRISTOPHER T. MABULO, LOUISE EMMANUELLE d.G. TADEO, EDGAR JR. C. SALVADOR, ROEHN M. TAYONA, ALFRED JOHN G. SEVILLA, KENNETH SEAN URDANETA, JERUME F.

BANIQUED, SARAH V. IGMEDIO, MARY GLADICE M. DESUASIDO, MARIA LORENA P. REYES, FLEURDELIS B. ESPARAGUERA, AMITY M. SALIPOT, PIO ANGELO D. GEONZON, JUBIL RE M. SASAKI, REINA P. GONZALES, REIGN G. TANAKA, TWEETY M.

BALAZUELA, MARIEBELLEA B., LEISIBACH, KLAUDETTE ZARAH C., Magna cum laude Magna cum laude BANDOLA, PAMELA R. MINA, PAULO RY F. CRUZ, PAUL DAVID C. TAN, ANGELINE B.

TAN, ARMELINDA S.

*The listing of names in the program does not per se serve as proof of graduation. This should be supported by the corresponding diploma or certificate.

7 Candidates for Degrees and Titles

CALIWAG, MARYAM OMAR C. REYES, PAULO V., Cum laude CANO, SHEILA M. SALANIO, SHARRY MAE G. MACARANAS, ANGELICA E. TRANSFIGURACION JAKE P.

UY JR., GILBERT CESAR A.

BAUTISTA, JEAN MONICA G. MALOCLOC, LEONIDA M DE LA CRUZ, JEFFREY L. SAN JOSE, CHRISTIAN M.

ARADA, KRISTINE ROSE O SHIRAKAWA, RUJI P. MUNALIM, LEONARDO O. SIDON, MARIA CRYSTLE M.

ALONSAGAY, SAMLAINE MAY U. HAMOT, RACHEL LOIS C. ANACTA, BERNADETTE R. MARSO, JOE-ANN L. CAPIN, MA. ALOHA S. MILLABAS, SHIELA MAY G. CHUA, KAREN B. OH, GENEVIEVE C. DACSIL, GLYNIS N. PASCUAL, CLARISSA P. DIZON, MARIA RHEA O. REYES, LILETH M. DULCE, AMOR D. SUMANGIL, MAREZE S. GEROZAGA, RANNIE REX L. TABIANO, VINCE NEIL J. GIBBS, MARICEL C. VALENCIA, DINNAH JEAN H.

8 Candidates for Degrees and Titles

AFAN, MARIA HEJIRA G. EGO-UGAN, KRISTINE KAYE J. ALMIREZ, DOMINIC P. EISMA, CRISTETA O. ATADERO, KEVIN JAY D. IGNACIO, JESSICA MARIZ R. BALOR, VERONICA JACA, CHIEDIZBERG N. BARATANG, MARK AL JAY U. KINOSHITA, MARI-EDLYNNE M. BELARGA, SHIRLEY J. LUMANGCAS, IVY MARIE P. BIASON, JOSE LUIS A. LUMANLAN, NANCY DLR. CABALLES JR., LORENZO M. LUMAWAG, GRACE ANNE H. CABILAO, JOPHENEL S. MAANDIG, THERESE MAE C. CAMPOS, SHERWIN G. MADRIAGA, ALBERT E. CANTOS, CHRISTINE ANGELI R. MCVICKER, EVANGELINE J. CAPULONG, MARIEL G. MELICOR, CARMINA KAYE F. CASACLANG, GILLIANE JESSA S. MENGOTE, CYRILL ABIGAIL C. CASTILLO, THANIA L. MONTEFLOR, JOHN MANUEL N. CEDINO, CHERRYLOU E. NARIO, APRIL DAWN H. CHAPAP, ZENAS L. ORLANDA, JACKSON G. COSTA, RICHELLE A. PRESNEDI, LEA A. DANLAG, HANNA JANE V. SARMIENTO, TRICIAN IRISH C. DE GUZMAN, RACQUEL M. STA. CRUZ, RAYMUS A. DELA CRUZ, ELLA MAE A. TAPAY, JONALYN L. DELA CRUZ, MAYLYN D. TUMPALAN, AINIE B. DELA CRUZ, STEPHANIE R. VALENZONA, ROBINSON B. DINO, CHARISSE V. VALERO, CRISTY B. DIZON, MICHELLE F. VASQUEZ, LIDA MAE P. DOMINGO, AMAPOLA L. VENTURA, ARGEL B. EGO-UGAN, GLADYS BARBARA J. ZAMORA, ARIANNA GABRIELLE S.

9 Candidates for Degrees and Titles

VELASCO, JOHANNIE R.

DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION

BALAIS, HEIDIEBEL C. CURRIMAO, RALPH CHRISTIAN V. BANDOQUILLO, ALBERT C. FAMERONAG, JERICO C. CHEVALIER, CECILIA V. GIANAN, PAMELA E.

POYAOAN, MARK JOSEPH B.

INDAP, ZYRA NIKKA S. REYES, CARINA T. RAMOS, RANJET H. ROXAS, FRANCISCO S.

MANZANES, CHRISTINE MAY M.

PALAPAS, WHILLIEDELL M.

10 Candidates for Degrees and Titles

CABACUNGAN, MILDRED B. NAWANG, MICHELLE U.

ROTURAS JR., BAYANI R.

MACALE, APRHODIE M. Title of Dissertation: Effect of Flipped Classroom with Peer Instruction on Chemistry Achievement and Classroom Achievement

BANSIONG, APLER J. Title of Dissertation: Pre-Service Biology Teachers’ Exposure, Understanding, Attitude, Self-Efficacy, Predisposition, Progressivist Views, And Application of Inquiry-Based Instruction

AVES, BENEDICTO NORBERTO V. Title of Dissertation: Design Research Approach in Developing Technology-Mediated Learning Modules in Practical Mathematics for Technical Vocational Education

VILLAVER-PONDARA, LIEL GEM Title of Dissertation: Team-Based Flipped Classroom: Effects on Student Attitude, Motivation, Engagement, and Achievement in Mathematics

11 Candidates for Degrees and Titles

ARSAD, HANEEF A. BACOMO, ANNE MARGARETTE L. Magna cum laude

CASTELO, ESTELLE KATHLEEN B. DOLLENTE, KIMBERLY D. CORDA, JOAN A. GALLARDO, PAMELA DENISE I. CRUZ, KATHERINE JOY S., Cum laude GUERRA, FATIMA R. DAVID, ARIEL NOEL T. OCAMPO, ETHAN GABRIEL G. DE JESUS, ANNAGELLA TERESE H. PINDANG, DAISY G.

CAÑETE, VINCE ANGELO L. LLAGUNO, MARIA ALEXIS G. CRAIG, ANGELICA M. PADILLA, JOHN EDWARD C. CRUZ, ANGELUS AARON A. ROQUE, MAI KELA ROSE T. DERIQUITO, ROSEVELLE P. RUIZ, SOFIA ERIKA L. ITUM, ROUMEL A. SANTOS, ANDREA BEATRIZE M. TIONGSON, CANDICE MAE B., Cum laude

ARCO, JONAS COLOSO, KATRINA G. BAJITA, BENEDICTO S. DALISAY, PHILIP C. CAPUYAN, MARY JAMAILA B. ELAMPARO, LEO RAPHAEL C.

12 Candidates for Degrees and Titles

EMPAMANO, JOANNA BERNADINE A. MENDOZA, EDERLITO R. FAYLOGNA, CLAUDINE CHELSEA T. NAVALES, SARAH B. HUGO, EARL ROYCE B. PAULINO, NOEL LEONARD F. JALOVA, JOHN DENISON C. PEREÑA, JUNE ROMAGAILLE O. LOZADA, RAYMOND H. REYES, NESREEN DIVINE E. MACROHON, JENIELYN A. START, GILBERT A. MANUNTAG, MONICA EARL G. YAMBAO, NEL JAYSON T.

BASSIG, JOSEMARIA A. Title of Thesis: Twitter for Health Care Practice, Learning, and Collaboration in the #HealthxPH Network

GAMBOA, MA. ALEX ZANDRA Z. Title of Thesis: Changes in Communication Patterns and Lifestyles of the Sama-Bajau Community in Cabanatuan City, Philippines

GANDO, VALENTIN E. Title of Thesis: Communication Leadership and Sustainable Participation: An Autoethnographic Study of Spreading Outreach (SPROUT)

GRAFILO, CHARITO N. Title of Thesis: Uses and Gratifications of Caloocan City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office Facebook Page Users

MEJIA, FELIPE JR. C. Title of Thesis: Facebook Use and Voting Behavior of Selected Millennials During the 2019 Mid-Term Senatorial Election in Taguig City, Philippines

13 Candidates for Degrees and Titles

RIGONAN-BANDAYREL, MA. LEONEZA B. Title of Thesis: School-based Communication of Mental Health: Case Study of a Public High School in , Philippines

RIVERA, LOURDES DIDITH M. Title of Thesis: Social Media and Children’s Rights Mainstreaming in the Philippines

SAJONIA, KETHELLE I. Title of Thesis: Agro-Eco Philippines’ Communication Dynamics and Farmer’s Level Resilience Towards Climate Change Adaptation

TEH, KRYSTELLE DIANE M. Title of Thesis: Knowledge Management Processes and Competitive Advantage Among National Government Agencies in the Philippines

UBALDO, DIANNE B. Title of Thesis: Core Values Communication for Character Formation and Cultural Transmission: The Case of a Private Academic Institution in Laguna, Philippines

ABEDAN, EMMALYN MAE P. Title of Thesis: Participation in Local Governance: Communication Strategies Employed by the Officials of a Local Government Unit in Connecting with the Community

BASA, LENNY GRACE C. Title of Thesis: Branding as a Communicative Act: A Phenomenological Study of Dagupan Bangus Tagging

DOMINGO, AUDREY ROSE A. Title of Thesis: Surfacing the Barriers to Social Mobilization: A Case Study of Mobilizing OFWs in Singapore Towards Financial Stability

FONTANILLA, GIOVANI JOY N. Title of Thesis: Framing of the Proposed Creation of the Autonomous Region of the Cordillera by Community Newspapers

14 Candidates for Degrees and Titles

HERNANDEZ III, JUANITO E. Title of Thesis: Corporate Volunteer Communication: An Exploratory Study of a Private Conglomerate in , Philippines

LACSON JR., MARCELINO F. Title of Thesis: Finding Voice and Identity Through Digital Technology: An Autoethnography of a Dysphonic Filipino

PAGULAYAN, ALNARD ALEJANDRO U. Title of Thesis: Role of Communication in Establishing an Academe-Industry Linkage: Multi-Stakeholder Approach in the Case of the Contact Center Training

VERAFLOR, NHERU B. Title of Thesis: Media and Information Literacy (MIL) for Senior High School Students: Responsiveness to Social Media Information Disorder

BORNGO, JAVER C. ILAGAN, MELVIN Y. CASACOP, CRISTINA H. OFIAZA, MERLIE C. DE JESUS, JHANINE L. RAMIREZ, OLIVIA N. GUTIERREZ, EDWARD RUSSELL T. ROYERAS, MARIE CLAIRE B.

SALVADOR, ROCHELLE B.

ADONA, CARLO JAY N. BROCE, GLADYS P. AGUILAR, RUFINO JOHN E. CABIGAO, JOSEPHINE P. ANDRES, VERNICE M. CAPISPISAN, FRANCIS LUCKY S. BATEDIO, JYM B. CARILLA, ARLYN R. BERIN, KEVIN RON F. CORTEZ, HERNANDO C.

15 Candidates for Degrees and Titles

CRUZ, PASTOR BENJAMIN T. MONTELOYOLA, CAROLE S. DIMO, REXIEL JASON R. PARUNGAO, PAOLO ENRIQUE B. EFREN, CHARLOTTE MAE S. REYES, MC JOBEN R. ENAD, FERNANDO B. SAGUN, MA. THERESA T. HERRERA, MAR CHRISTIAN L. SANTOS, CARY BRIAN M. LONDRES, SHANNEN MARIE S. SANTOS JR., FRANCISCO E. MADJUS, TESSA MAVEL L. TATSUDA, DAISUKE A. MEDINA, JAY-ANN Q. TELEWIK, JEMINAH GRACE L.

RAMOS, SAMUEL JR. T. Title of Dissertation: Kris Aquino: Valorizations of the Burlesque Socio-Political Economy Advertisements of the Queen of all Media in the Philippines

BUERA, JEA AGNES T. Title of Dissertation: Persuasive Communication in The Digital Milieu: A Rhetorical Analysis of Vlogging Entries of a Vegan Advocate

CASIPIT, MA. GERALDINE F. Title of Dissertation: Social Media Communication on Cultural-Language Diversity in Workplaces

DIONZON, JADE SNOW C. Title of Dissertation: The Liberating Potential of Social Media in the Philippine Context

16 Candidates for Degrees and Titles

ESPINEDA, MELVIN N. Title of Dissertation: Social Inclusion and the Use of Inset Sign Language During the 2019 Philippine State of the Nation Address

MANALO, LESLIE S. Title of Dissertation: Communicative Construction of Collective Identity: A Semiotics Study on Culinary Experts’ Points of View on Kapampangan Food

NATAÑO, NORBERTO M. Title of Dissertation: Exploring Education Communicationally : A Symbolic Interaction of Indigenous People Learners

SIGUA, HELEN S. Title of Dissertation: A Physician’s Autohermeneutics of Medical Praxis: Curating Meanings and Voice Themes Using Dialogical Prism

17 Candidates for Degrees and Titles

BAQUIRAN, AIRISH JANE A. IPAC, EDISON Y.

ARAJA JR., REYNALDO A IBARRA, HANNAH JOY C. BAÑARES, ANGELITO L. LAGUERTA, REX MARION C. BARREDO, ELILYN FARRAH BELLE B. MELLA, JESSA MYLCE B. BAUTISTA, GENAIZA ANN N. NARCISO, MARIA ARLYSA E. DESALES, SHERYLL ANN F. PAYSON, LAWRENCE S. FERNANDEZ, OLIVIA E. ROBLES, REA P. GALGUERRA, ANNA MARIE C. SAROZA, SAMUEL S. GALONG, KRYSTEL MARISSE R. SERPA JUAN, KLARENCE TONI C. HIPOLITO, MIRJAN S. STEHBENS, HELEN M.

BILLONES, RIZA JAY P. GOMESERIA, RONALD V.

CABALUNA, CHENLEY C. RENTORIA, MARY GRACE P. LLORCA, MIKHAIL LAWRENCE RAMROD B. RESTON, YVONNE MATET D.

TARRAZONA, PAULINE DOMINIQUE C.

18 Candidates for Degrees and Titles

ABAD, LESTER B. FRANCIA, ALLAN JEFFREY E. ALMIRAÑEZ, JOHN PAUL L. GRANADA, CARMELA N. BASTONERO, KRISNA GIL P. INFANTE, JULIE ANNE Y. BAUTISTA, JAN-ISAN MAE C. MACINDO, JOHN REY B. BENAVIDEZ, JOHN RUSSEL M. MATEO, CHRISTIE RAE B. BINALINGBING, MA. CECILIA L. MIRALAO, KARLA MARIE C. BORJA, ILONAH A. MOLINA, JASMIN J. CASTILLO, JANNETTE R. PINNILIW, PAUL JOSEF P. DE LOS SANTOS, ANNA MARIE D. RAMOS, JOHN PHILIP I. DELOS SANTOS, FRANCE GREGORY D. REY, MICHAEL JOHN B. DE QUIROZ, MAXINNE ERICA M. REYES, REBECCA L. ESTRELLA, RYAN MICO U. ROMERO, MA. JANNA GAILLE D. FERNANDEZ, DENNIS F. SALIBA, ARMIE DIANNE T.

TEMPLANZA, MA. CHRISTINA V.

ARRIESGADO, DANICA MARIE V. LACASA, MARIA CRISTINA C. BICALDO, ROLLIE CHRISTIAN M. LLANES, MA. BENEDICT B. CIUDADANO, NOEL JULITO T. MAPOTE, LUCILLE A. EDEJER, MAJA-LAYNE Z. PULVERA, LOU STANLEY I. GALENDEZ, CHARONEL L. SARABIA, STEVE VIRGIL S. HONORIO-BAGIW, GEVERLYN M. TAYCO, NIÑO A.

19 Candidates for Degrees and Titles

BRAVO, EDGARDO A. PENA, ARLEEN E. MARTIJA, ANNALIZA P. REYNOSO, CRISAULO M.

AGOSTO, AUGUSTO B. TEJADA, SALLY GALE T.

CATUBIG, CHRIST NOVE B. JUSI, MELVIN P. ESPERIDA, GERLIE E. PELEGRO, AIRENE JANE B. ESPINOSA, LOWELLA D. PURUGGANAN, FILIPINA L.

ABE, KENJI HENNESSY C. LUCI, KEVIN Q. ALMOJUELA, RICHARD G. MACASAQUIT, ADRIAN II S. BERNAL, JAY AUGUSTUS S. MONTEVIRGEN, ROWENA M. CANTORNA, MARK V. ROSARIO, LEO MENDEL D. FORTUNO, MARY JOY G. TABURNAL, CLINT E. GALINO, FELICIA NADINE F. TACAZON, RAGEL D. GATBONTON, REA ETHEL U. VILLANUEVA, JIM KARL V. LOPEZ, ELMA MARIE L. VILLENA, MARIA JENNIFER C.

AGUIT, FLORA L. GODOY, PAMELA MARIE Y. FRANCISCO, CELESTE J. GUMBA, MARIA CHRISTINA G.

20 Candidates for Degrees and Titles

LAIG, MARICRIS D. POMOY, MARY LUZ E. LUMABI, TRINETTE B. SISON, MARIE FRANCE F.

CABALO, JENNELLE T. CUDAL, JOANNA D.

BATILES, KIEREN ROEVI A. Title of Thesis: Treaty Commitment Preferences: The Case of the Philippines on the Proposed ASEAN Extradition

BOMBITA, MEDARDO B. Title of Thesis: Status, Prospects and Challenges of International Mobility of Students in ASEAN: The Philippine Experience

BUENSUCESO, ELIZABETH P. Title of Thesis: ASEAN Centrality: An Autoethnographic Account by a Philippine Diplomat

CIRIACO, ANA GEORGINA C. Title of Thesis: Indigenous Peoples’ Knowledge Systems and Practices in the Management and Conservation of ASEAN Heritage Parks in the Philippines and Vietnam

SOLINA, MYRTLE FAYE L. Title of Thesis: Assessment of Business Environment of Women Involved in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines: A Comparative Study with Select ASEAN Countries

VILLASECA, MARIA RALLAH E. Title of Thesis: Constructive Exploration on Urban Metabolism of ASEAN Night Markets Parallel to Biological Principles

21 Candidates for Degrees and Titles

CRUZ, MARGARET T. PAGULAYAN, SOTICO III V. DE LEON, VON KARMEL A. OCTAVIANO-RAGUB, JEAN GAY DICHE, ROGELIO JR., A. SARI, CARISA B.

MORALES, ANALYN Q. PEREZ, MA. ISABEL O.

BIBAY, JAN IRVING A. Title of Thesis: A Survey on Occupational Health and Safety Hazards Among Workers in Laboratory Animal Research Facilities in Selected Asian Countries

ROSALES, ABIGAIL N. Title of Thesis: Factors Influencing Nutrition Label Use by Consumers in Qatar Foundation

CUTAY, ROSE ANN B. Title of Thesis: Effect of Reiki Therapy on Stress and Biophysical Measures Among Adults With Hypertension in Alaminos, Laguna

DATUKALI, TASHMERA P. Title of Thesis: Effect of Psychosocial Intervention on the Level of Stress Among School- Aged Children Who Experienced Displacement in Marawi City

RAVAL, ARLYN T. Title of Thesis: Effect of Intensive Wound Care Education on the Incidence of Wound Issues Among Operative Orthopedic Patients in the Kingdom of Bahrain

SARSONAS, LEAH B. Title of Thesis: Effect of Situation-Background-Assessment Recommendation Communication (SBARC) on Safety Attitude of Nurses, Patient Length of Stay and Satisfaction in a Homecare Facility in Qatar 22 Candidates for Degrees and Titles

YDIRIN, CHRISTIAN SANDOR B. Title of Thesis: Health Literacy and Health Promoting Behaviors Among Adults at Risk for Diabetes in a Rural Barangay in

ALI, ZURAIDA M. Title of Thesis: Satisfaction of Nursing Care in Interventional Radiology Procedure Among Patients at a Health Care Facility in Qatar

ASUNCION, ATENOGENES POTITO R. Title of Thesis: Nurse Competency and Caring Efficacy Among Primary Health Care Nurses of a Medical Services Department in Qatar

JAVIER, WILFRED B. Title of Thesis: Work Environment and Workload of Staff Nurses in Selected Secondary Hospitals in , Philippines

LIM, RONALD IAN T. Title of Thesis: The Effect of Virtual Reality on Improving Biophysical Profile and State of Mind Among End-Stage Renal Disease Patients on Hemodialysis in Metro Manila, Philippines

MALATE, ALVIN L. Title of Thesis: CARE Program and Caring Behaviors Among Nurses of End-Stage Renal Disease Patients on Hemodialysis in a Government Training and Teaching Hospital in the Bicol Region, Philippines

MANLANGIT, ARSENIC T. Title of Thesis: Cultural Competence and Decision-Making of Nurse Leaders in a University Hospital in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

ONGLENGCO, MYRNA M. Title of Thesis: Holistic Needs and Coping Among Preoperative Patients in a Government Tertiary Hospital in Metro Manila, Philippines

23 Candidates for Degrees and Titles

PALMES, CHRISTINE MARIE G. Title of Thesis: Received Knowledge and Perceived Empowerment of Patients With Chronic Diseases Admitted in a Private Hospital in Koronadal City, Philippines

PANGANIBAN-NOEL, ARABELLE M. Title of Thesis: Work-Life Balance and Organizational Commitment of Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital in Las Vegas, USA

PANOPIO JR., REYNALDO H. Title of Thesis: Occupational Stress and Job Satisfaction Among Intensive Care Unit Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

RAMIREZ, ROVIN B. Title of Thesis: Nursing Performance and Job Satisfaction Among Nurses in a Secondary Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

RAZON, SANDRA LOU M. Title of Thesis: Palliative Care Education Program and Cognitive Competencies Among Nurses in a Government Hospital in , Philippines

RIVERA, MARY GRACE L. Title of Thesis: Professional Quality of Life and Resilience Among Nurses in a Maternal and Child Hospital in Metro Manila, Philippines

SANCHEZ, ZHARMAINE C. Title of Thesis: Effects of Discharge Teaching on Heart Failure on Knowledge and Attitude Among Staff Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital in Makati City, Philippines

TAN JR., AMIL KUSAIN P. Title of Thesis: Nurse-Patient Interaction and Rehospitalization Among Older Persons with Heart Failure in a Skilled Nursing Facility in New York, USA

YANEZA, LEANE ARMANE C. Title of Thesis: Effects of a Surgical Infection Control Program on Nurse Competencies in a Tertiary Hospital in Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines

24 Candidates for Degrees and Titles

ABAD, NATHALIE JANE S. LIBANAN, AZIE MARIE E. ADVIENTO, LOURDES M. LIM ANG, KRISTINE DIANNE R. BOLITO, CHARLINE MAE R. MALANA, JAN P. CASTRO, GRACE ANN R. PARUNGAO, AYKO P. CUNANAN, EARVENE JARED S. RUTOR, AGNES S. FACUNDO, CLAUDIE MONETTE B. TIBO, ROSE CECILIA G. HONG, AILEEN O. ULIT, MEI KRIEZL V.

BASILAN, REBELANDER S. FERNANDEZ, GLENN F. CARDINES, JOHN GERARD MELGAR, LESLEY D. DAROY, WARREN O. PEREY, ELLINE C. DE GUZMAN, SHARIE ANNE A. SILVIA, MICHILLE C. DEOCARIZA, JULIE ANN L. VIÑAS, MARIA ADORACION I.

BACLAY, VERLYN S. ESCUREL, ADELAIDA P.

FULGENCIO, DANAVEL D.

LOMBRES, RENAMEL D. NORTEZ, MARGIE Y.

SIMPORIOS, LLOYD LYNDEL P.

25 Recipients of Graduate Scholarships Recipients of Graduate Scholarships - Study Grants

Commission on Higher Education Graduate Education Scholarships for Faculty and Staff Development in the K to 12 Transition Program

JEA AGNES T. BUERA JADE SNOW C. DIONZON

Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute Scholarship Program

APLER J. BANSIONG LIEL GEM C. VILLAVER- PONDARA

UP Presidential Scholarship

KATHERINE JOY S. CRUZ MARIA ADORACION I. VIÑAS LEANE ARMANE C. YANEZA

Teacher Development Program (Phase 5)

DOMINIC P. ALMIREZ

26 University Professors

University of the Philippines

UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS

The University Professor rank is the highest academic rank in the University of the Philippines. It is conferred by the Board of Regents, on recommendation of the President of the University, upon a faculty member in active service for exemplary achievement in his/her field. 1964 Dr. ENRIQUE T. VIRATA Dr. CARLOS P. ROMULO 1969 Dr. SALVADOR P. LOPEZ 1976 Dr. TEODORO AGONCILLO Dr. LEOPOLDO YABES 1980 Dr. CESAR ADIB MAJUL 1984 Dr. EMMANUEL V. SORIANO 1988 Dr. GELIA T. CASTILLO Dr. MERCEDES B. CONCEPCION Dr. JOSE ENCARNACION, JR. Dr. JOSE MACEDA Dr. PERLA D. SANTOS OCAMPO (part-time) 1990 Dr. CLARA Y.L. SYLIANCO 1992 Dr. ERNESTO O. DOMINGO Dr. EDGARDO D. GOMEZ Dr. JOSE T. JOYA Dr. AMELIA LAPENA-BONIFACIO

1993 Dr. GEMINO H. ABAD Prof. NAPOLEON ABUEVA Dr. CLARE R. BALTAZAR Dr. ERNESTO A. CONSTANTINO Dr. PERLA D. SANTOS OCAMPO (full-time) Dr. LEDIVINA V. CARIÑO Dr. ROGELIO SICAT

1995 Dr. CECILIA A. FLORENCIO Dr. DOLORES A. RAMIREZ Dr. RAMON P. SANTOS 27 Board of Regents

University of the Philippines

BOARD OF REGENTS

HONORABLE J. PROSPERO E. DE VERA III, Chairperson

PRESIDENT DANILO L. CONCEPCION, Co-Chairperson

REGENT JOEL VILLANUEVA (Chair, Senate Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational Education)

REGENT MARK O. GO (Chair, House Committee on Higher and Technical Education)

REGENT REYNALDO C. LASERNA (Alumni Regent)

REGENT FRANCIS C. LAUREL

REGENT ANGELO A. JIMENEZ

REGENT MARIA ARLISSA AGUILUZ

REGENT RAMON G. GUILLERMO (Faculty Regent)

REGENT JOHN ISAAC B. PUNZALAN (Student Regent)

REGENT MYLAH R. PEDRANO (Staff Regent)

28 Officers of the U.P. System and Chancellors of Constituent Universities

University of the Philippines System

OFFICERS OF THE ADMINISTRATION DANILO L. CONCEPCION, B.S. Ag. Engg., L.L.B., M.L. President TEODORO J. HERBOSA, MDFPCS, FACEP Executive Vice President CYNTHIA ROSE B. BAUTISTA, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs LISA GRACE S. BERSALES, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Vice President for Planning and Finance NESTOR G. YUNQUE, B.S. Bio., M. Aq. Vice President for Administration ELVIRA A. ZAMORA, B.S., M.B.A., D.B.A. Vice President for Development ELENA E. PERNIA, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Vice President for Public Affairs HECTOR DANNY D. UY, L.L.B. Vice President for Legal Affairs ROBERTO M.J. LARA, B.A., L.L.B., M.L. Secretary of the University and of the Board of Regents

University of the Philippines CHANCELLORS OF CONSTITUENT UNIVERSITIES

FIDEL R. NEMENZO, B.S., M.Sc., D.Sc. University of the Philippines Diliman JOSE V. CAMACHO JR., B.S., M.A., D.Ec. University of the Philippines Los Baños CARMENCITA D. PADILLA, B.A., M.D., M.A.H.P.S. University of the Philippines Manila CLEMENT C. CAMPOSANO, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. University of the Philippines Visayas MELINDA dP. BANDALARIA, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. University of the Philippines Open University LARRY N. DIGAL, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. University of the Philippines Mindanao RAYMUNDO D. ROVILLOS, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. University of the Philippines Baguio LIZA D. CORRO, A.B., LLB University of the Philippines 29 Officers of the UPOU Administration

University of the Philippines Open University

OFFICERS OF THE ADMINISTRATION

MELINDA dP. BANDALARIA, B.S.A., M.S., Ph.D. Chancellor

MELINDA F. LUMANTA, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

JEAN A. SALUDADEZ, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

RITA C. RAMOS, B.S.N., M.A.N. University Registrar

ANA KATRINA T. MARCIAL, A.B., M.A. Ed. Director, Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services

LUISA A. GELISAN, B.S., M.D.C. Director, Multimedia Center

RIA MAE H. BORROMEO, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Director, Information and Communication Technology Development Office

JOANE V. SERRANO, B.S., M.M., Ph.D. Director, Office of Public Affairs and Office of Gender Concerns

YASELE IRENE ANGELA M. YAMBAO, B.S., M.M. Director, Office of Student Affairs

RHONNA MARIE R. VEREÑA, B.S., M.P.Af. Director, Ugnayan ng Pahinungod

30 Deans of the Faculties and Faculty Secretaries of UPOU

University of the Philippines Open University

DEANS OF THE FACULTIES

RICARDO T. BAGARINAO, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Dean, Faculty of Education

ALEXANDER G. FLOR, B.J., M.S., Ph.D. Dean, Faculty of Information and Communication Studies

PRIMO G. GARCIA, B.S., M.Bus., Ph.D. Dean, Faculty of Management and Development Studies

University of the Philippines Open University

FACULTY SECRETARIES

c/o FEd DEAN Faculty of Education

JOYCE MAE A. MANALO, B.S., M.I.T. Faculty of Information and Communication Studies

MARIPRES U. SARINAS, B.S., M.P.Af., Ph.D. Faculty of Management and Development Studies

31 UPOU Program Chairs

University of the Philippines Open University PROGRAM CHAIRS

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Associate in Arts Assoc. Prof. Merites M. Buot

Bachelor of Education Studies Dr. Ruth Ortega-Dela Cruz

Diploma in Science Teaching Assoc. Prof. Maria Dalisay G. Maligalig

Diploma in Mathematics Teaching Assoc. Prof. Jomar F. Rabajante

Diploma in Language Literacy Education/ Asst. Prof. Ana Katrina T. Marcial Master of Arts in Education (Language Literacy Education)

Diploma in Social Studies Education/ Asst. Prof. Juliet Aleta R. Villanueva Master of Arts in Education (Social Studies)

Master of Distance Education/ Asst. Prof. Maria Rowena DR. Raymundo Graduate Certificate in Distance Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Education Prof. Maria Ana T. Quimbo

FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies Assoc. Prof. Diego Silang S. Maranan

Diploma in Computer Science Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli L. Crisanto

Master of Information Systems Assoc. Prof. Concepcion L. Khan

Master of Development Communication Prof. Benjamina Paula G. Flor

Doctor of Communication Prof. Alexander G. Flor

32 UPOU Program Chairs

University of the Philippines Open University PROGRAM CHAIRS

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Graduate Certificate in / Master of Prof. Jean A. Saludadez ASEAN Studies

Diploma in Land Use Planning Assoc. Prof. Dina C. Magnaye

Diploma in Research and Assoc. Prof. Jaine C. Reyes Development Management

Diploma in Women and Development and Diploma in/Master of Social Work Assoc. Prof. Emely C. Dicolen

Diploma in/Master of Environment and Prof. Consuelo DL. Habito Natural Resources Management

Diploma in/Master of International Health Asst. Prof. Myra D. Oruga

Diploma in/Master of Land Valuation Asst. Prof. Cesar Z. Luna Management

Master of Arts in Nursing Asst. Prof. Queenie R. Ridulme

Master of Public Management Asst. Prof. Juvy Lizette M. Gervacio

33 Mega Learning Hubs University of the Philippines Open University

MEGA LEARNING HUBS

LUZON

Room 304 National Computer Center Building., C.P. Garcia Ave., Diliman, Quezon City Tel.: +63(2) 920-0101 loc 331; Telefax.: +63(2) 920-7117 Contact person: Ms. Carlota T. Yoingco Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

VISAYAS

Rm. 134, Arts & Sciences Bldg., UP Cebu, Lahug, Cebu City Telefax: +63(32) 232-7476; +63(32) 232-7479 Contact person: Ms. Arleen M. Tampus Email: [email protected]

MINDANAO

Rm. 210, Terraza Milesa Bldg., F. Iñigo (formerly Anda St.) & Sts., 8000 Davao City Telefax: +63(82) 222-2223 Contact person: Ms. Glenda L. del Socorro Email: [email protected]

34 Testing Venues University of the Philippines Open University

TESTING VENUES

LOCAL REGION I - ILOCOS REGION Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Vigan City, REGION II - VALLEY Tuguegarao City, Cagayan REGION III - CENTRAL LUZON Balanga City, Castillejos, Clark, Pampanga REGION IV-A - CALABARZON Los Baños, Laguna REGION IV-B - MIMAROPA Puerto Princesa City, San Jose, REGION V - BICOL REGION Naga City, REGION VI - WESTERN VISAYAS

Bacolod,

Iloilo City,

Kalibo,

REGION VII - CENTRAL VISAYAS

Cebu City, Cebu

Tagbilaran City, Bohol

35 Testing Venues University of the Philippines Open University

TESTING VENUES

REGION VIII - EASTERN VISAYAS Borongan City, Eastern Catarman, Norther Samar Tacloban City, REGION IX - ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA Dipolog City, Zamboanga City, REGION X - NORTHERN MINDANAO Cagayan de Oro City, Oroquieta City, REGION XI - DAVAO REGION Davao City, REGION XII - SOCCSKSARGEN General Santos City, South REGION XIII - CARAGA Butuan City, Prosperidad, NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION (NCR) Metro Manila Diliman, Quezon City CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (CAR) Baguio City, BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO (BARMM) Cotabato City, North Cotabato

36 Testing Venues University of the Philippines Open University

TESTING VENUES

ABROAD

ASIA

Kabul, Afghanistan Hiroshima, Japan Singapore Brunei, Darussalam Osaka, Japan Kaohsiung, Taiwan Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tokyo, Japan Taipei, Taiwan Beijing, China Seoul, Korea Bangkok, Thailand Shanghai, China Vientiane, Laos Chiang Mai, Thailand Xiamen, China Hanoi, Vietnam Hong Kong Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Jakarta, Indonesia Yangon, Myanmar

AFRICA Abuja, Nigeria

AUSTRALIA

Brisbane Melbourne Sydney

EUROPE Munich, Germany London, UK The Hague, The Netherlands

MIDDLE EAST

Manama, Bahrain Jeddah, KSA Muscat, Oman Baghdad, Iraq Khamis Mushayt, KSA Doha, Qatar Tel-Aviv, Israel Riyadh, KSA Abu Dhabi, UAE Al-Khobar, KSA Faiha, Kuwait Dubai, UAE

NORTH AMERICA Toronto, Canada Chicago, Illinois New York Vancouver, Canada Los Angeles, California San Francisco Winnipeg, Manitoba Maryland Texas

37

Bayang magiliw Sa dagat at bundok Perlas ng silanganan Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw Alab ng puso May dilag ang tula Sa dibdib mo’y buhay At awit sa paglayang minamahal.

Lupang hinirang Ang kislap ng watawat mo’y Duyan ka ng magiting Tagumpay na nagniningning Sa manlulupig Ang bituin at araw niya Di ka pasisiil. Kailan pa ma’y di magdidilim.

Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati’t pagsinta Buhay at langit sa piling mo Aming ligaya na pag may mang-aapi Ang mamatay ng dahil sa iyo.

u.p. naming mahal

U.P. naming mahal Luntian at pula Pamantasang hirang Sagisag magpakailanman Ang tinig namin Ating ‘pagdiwang Sana’y inyong dinggin. Bulwagan ng dangal Malayong lupain Humayo’t itanghal Amin mang marating Giting at tapang Di rin magbabago ang damdamin Mabuhay ang pag-asa ng bayan Di rin magbabago ang damdamin. Mabuhay ang pag-asa ng bayan.

push on u.p.

Push on U.P. and go on to win, We’ll always stand by you. Push on U.P. and fight Go, on U.P.! May words and deeds keep you in the lead We will ever cheer and cheer for you to Push on to vict’ry with all your might Win, win, U.P.! Loyal and true we’re always with you Our hearts will ever yearn Push when the games go hard For the maroon and green banner From East to West we know you’re the best Waving high up for U.P. Push on to victory, Rah! Rah! Rah! Varsity, Varsity, keep them high and low! Rise, rise, U.P. Varsity, Varisity always on the go!

38 About The Commencement Speaker

Senator Joel Villanueva is currently the Chairman of two Senate Committees: Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development and Higher, Technical and Vocational Education.

Among the landmark legislations he authored are the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Law, Philippine Qualifications Framework Law, Tulong-Trabaho Law, Telecommuting Law or Work-From-Home Law, First-time Jobseekers Law, and GMRC and Values Education Law.

Another bill he principally sponsored and authored is the “Doktor Para sa Bayan”, which seeks to provide medical scholarship for deserving students with the goal to have at least one doctor per town. The bill only needs the signature of the President to become a law.

In response to the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the “New Normal”, Senator Villanueva is pushing for two complementary bills: the “Freelancers Protection Act” and “Digital Careers Competitiveness Act”.

Before he was elected Senator in 2016, he was a member of the Cabinet of former President Benigno Aquino III as TESDA Secretary. Through his “Sa TESDA, May Choice Ka” campaign, he helped remove the negative stigma attached to tech-voc. It is under Senator Villanueva’s stewardship that TESDA received its nationwide ISO 9001:2008 Certification that made possible the quality training of 10 million .

He also served three consecutive terms - from 2002-2010, as Representative of the Citizens’ Battle Against Corruption Party-List.

Senator Joel finished Economics at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila and took Special Studies in Business Administration at Harvard University. He is also a TESDA- certified Barista NC III and was conferred a Doctorate in Humanities, Honoris Causa, by the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

The Bulakenyo senator is married to Gladys Cruz-Villanueva and they are blessed with two children. His father, Bro. Eddie Villanueva, is the founder and Spiritual Director of the Jesus Is Lord (JIL) Church Worldwide and currently one of the Deputy Speakers in the House of Representatives.

39 “Kayong mga magsisipagtapos, huwag kayong magbibingibingihan sa panawagan ng bayan; maghanga’y tumulong kayo sa paglikha ng isang bayang malaya, na siyang adhikaing kinasasangkutan ng lahat ng inyong mga kapatid at kababayan...”

(Dean Leon Ma. Guerrero, 1899 in the midst of the against the American occupation forces; spoken at the first and only Graduation Ceremonies of the Universidad Cientifica y Literaria de Filipinas, the spiritual precursor of the University of the Philippines)

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Editor: Victoria Canape Belegal Associate Editors: Rita C. Ramos Rhodora L. Pamulaklakin Layout Artists: Gina P. Roa Ellaisa Ruth B. Veluz

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