Adamsonian tops May First batch of BSME students off to Taiwan for 2016 ChE board exam dual degree program

Adamson University’s BS Chemical The memorandum of agreement (MOA) (BSME) students from AdU are set to fly to Engineering (ChE) program has produced between and Minghsin Taiwan to commence the most significant another topnotcher after ChE alumnus University of Science and Technology part of this program. Lawrence Paul Pamatmat topped the licensure (MUST) for a dual degree program in examination conducted by the Professional Mechanical Engineering will now come to The students are expected to arrive at the Regulation Commission (PRC) in May 2016. fruition as 15 BS Mechanical Engineering MUST campus in Hsinchu county in early Continue to page 7 Continue to page 5

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Fr. Manimtim officially installed as 6th president of Adamson University by Christel Castillo/Cristina Garbosa

with Fr. Manimtim solemnly swearing to “faithfully fulfill the duties and responsibilities of my office, and wholeheartedly dedicate myself to the service of the University Fr. Manimtim takes his oath of office with CHED chairman Dr. Patricia Licuanan (2nd right) administering the oath especially to its students.” He also committed on September 9. Joining them in this photo are former University Presidents Fr. Rolando dela Goza, CM (left) to embody the three attributes of an and Fr. Jimmy Belita, CM (right). Adamsonian–Competence, Character, and Adamson University officially installed presented by Br. Dennis Magbanua, FSC, Charity. Fr. Marcelo V. Manimtim, CM as its sixth president of De La Salle- of Saint president during the investiture ceremony Benilde and of the South Educational The oath-taking was followed by the held last September 9, 2016 at the Adamson Consortium. John Joshua Mayuga, president presentation of the presidential medallion University Theater. of the Adamson University Student by Fr. Daniel Franklin Pilario, CM, dean of Government, congratulated Fr. Manimtim the St. Vincent School of Theology, and the The investiture started with a Mass in behalf of the student body on his new presentation of the presidential mace by Fr. concelebrated by around thirty Vincentian responsibility and assured him of the students’ Venerando Agner, C.M., chairman of the confreres of Fr. Manimtim and was presided cooperation. Board of Trustees of the Adamson-Ozanam by Most Rev. Jose Advincula, Jr., D.D., Educational Institutions, Inc. of , a former classmate The messages were followed by the reading of and friend of the new University President. the resolution of the Board of Trustees by the In his inaugural address, the new president said Archbishop Advincula delivered a homily Corporate Secretary, Fr. Atilano Fajardo, CM. that “as an institution of learning, Adamson filled with a promise of support and prayers The Adamson University Vision and Mission University is at the forefront of this perpetual for the new president’s success. Coincidentally, was then presented by Fr. Andrew Bayal, CM, campaign to achieve social transformation.” the investiture also fell on the feast day of Vice President for Student Affairs. Blessed Frederic Ozanam, founder of the The inauguration was attended by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP). The highlight of the ceremony was the presidents of the University of Santo Tomas, administration of the oath of office by no less , University of Baguio, After the mass, the ceremony began with the than Dr. Patricia Licuanan, chairperson of Continue to page 4 academic procession followed by a message Commission on Higher Education (CHED), • The success of migration to OBE • The Vincentian dimension of depends on the consistency of faculty education. In many instances I feel Editorial members being trained in syllabi elated when I hear you refer to making, and rubric development and yourselves as Vincentian architects, assessment. I am concerned that this is engineers, nurses, professors or SUCCEED: not yet being faithfully implemented in technicians. This sentiment of all programs and courses. Let us keep in identification is heartwarming. It Sustaining University Competence mind that OBE places the students in has, however, to be enriched by truly through Collective Educational Efficiency the center of all educational planning. engaging administrators, faculty • Skills development sessions and members and employees to drink from and Development services support for the academic Vincentian ideals and values, and root by Fr. Marcelo V. Manimtim, CM endeavor will be augmented. We hope to themselves in Vincentian inspirations. see quicker delivery of required services This happens when we assure that we Thank you for coming to our General To shore up our financial resources, we shall for both the faculty and students, in do not shortchange the community Assembly, one of Adamson’s continuing continue or enhance several practices: the classrooms and in co-curricular of sessions and activities for their tradition. We are gathered as a community activities. continuing formation. Furthermore, the to inaugurate the new academic year 2016- • We have approved an investment policy to ensure the Vincentian mindset has also to impact 2017. We will revisit three specific concerns that growth of our investment portfolio. on the researches on social concerns: impact on efficiency and development. • We will not relax on tuition fee e.g., the dignity of persons, poverty The preparatory committee has suggested reduction measures, and structural and collection. As a complement, we will • The research agenda of the university. the theme SUCCEED: Sustaining economic justice. prod the Business Office to take extra The university has received from University Competence through faculty, students, alumni, employees, and consultation and dialogue reveals that what measures to expand our revenue base. CHED the awarding of several Centers Collective Educational Efficiency and OJT partners. Going over the list, I get the is at issue, many times, is not so much the • The salary scale of faculty members. • We will promote the of Development. We are still awaiting Development. impression that we shall be passing through professional or technical competence, but In several meetings, including those that commercialization of the university’s those for Centers of Excellence. the shredders! And pass we must, as it would what have come to be called “soft skills.” addressed the passing rate in board/ intellectual property through AdU’s Achieving that, we know, is in large It will be our objective this school year. It will ascertain our competence. licensure examinations, the question of Innovation and Technology Support measure dependent on the research serve as the transition plan from the SOAR, What are “soft skills?” They are, according the salary package for good professors Office (ITSO). output of our departments, on how the five-year strategic plan that will end this Besides the PAASCU (Philippine to James Heckman, economist and 2000 has come to the fore. The salary scale • We will engage in active resource these research works will translate into year to a new one that will redefine our Accrediting Association of Schools, Nobel Prize winner, “personality traits, enters into the question of equitable generation and fund-raising activities new technologies, new publications, roadmap for the next five to ten years. I myself and Universities) and PACUCOA goals, motivations, and preferences that are sharing of the university resources. We with our industry partners, many of patents and inventions. The Center for am not too keen on employing acronyms. I (Philippine Association of Colleges and valued in the labor market, in school and will do our best to take up the issue and whom are invited to our fold through Research and Development has received smile to myself, however, when I notice the Universities Commission on Accreditation) in other domains.” During the ASAIHL find its resolution. This will not wait for our alumni. many offers of research projects. We acronyms that we are employing: we shall end accreditations, the College of Engineering Conference which I attended in Taipei last the school year 2018. the SOAR with SUCCEED. • The Philippine Council for NGO are approving the University Research Certification will assure that Adamson will undergo the PTC (Philippine May, the discussion on “soft skills” cropped System that would provide adequate Within the 2016-2017 academic year that as a donee institution will benefit from Technological Council) Accreditation up in a free group session which started I will divide my address into three parts. It incentives for our faculty to go into we inaugurate this morning, we shall start private donors. You are all invited to before December this year. Furthermore, with the question: “Are we doing our duty will be short, so do stay with me. research. celebrating the 85th year of foundation of entice your rich and generous friends to the University will prepare for the as educators? Are we properly preparing our annual surveillance visit for our Quality graduates for their lives and their careers?” Adamson University. In the ensuing months bolster the coffers of Adamson for our We have formed linkages with other A. Sustaining University Competence Management System, ISO 9001:2018, to we will provide more concrete indications educational mission. educational institutions in Asia, one vital prepare for the shift from the 2008 to 2015 Top among these skills are “people skills” – for our celebration. For now, let us make element of which is the inculcation of In the Vincentian community, there is an B. University Competence standards. the capacity to appropriately communicate our personal and collective commitment to research culture in the faculty members axiom which goes, “No money, no mission.” and interact with people. Our experience in engage ourselves heartily in activities that as well as the students. St. Vincent de Paul undertook activities University competence means the assurance Concomitant with the quality of our the classroom and management situations tell will assure that 2016-2017 SUCCEED. only as they were supported by reliable of quality education to our students. Several programs and quality management system, us how basic “soft skills” are. At the base of All this only points out that the passage foundations. Money, for our times, facilitates aspects go into the assurance of this quality two other initiatives shall be continued this all this is the human capacity to give respect Let us make ourselves proud by giving the from knowledge transmission to our educational mission. Our monies are education. year: the vertical articulation of various for the person, and accord that person his/ best of ourselves. knowledge generation is a tough one, affected by the K+12 implementation. academic programs, and the migration from her dignity, taking into consideration, as and it is a step that we must take if we Instead of the usual 4,500-5000 college First, we assure the quality of our programs the traditional inputs-based to an outcomes- everyone must, the diversity in cultural want our educational mission to be in a freshmen students, we hope to have over and of the institution as a whole by based education (OBE). traditions, sexual orientation, and personality fit shape. 900 Grade 11 students in the Senior High undergoing the laborious process of traits. School. This is translated as close to 30% accreditations. As a case, we are preparing Competence is to be gauged, ultimately, by reduction in revenues from tuition fees. next week for the visit of the Commission what we actually deliver to our students. C. Collective Efficiency and You will feel the pinch of the dictated on Higher Education for the Institutional Mr. Raul D. Agner Letters and comments must be addressed to: Development Director 30% reduction in your proposed budgets. Sustainability Assessment (ISA). I balk In recent months, reports have reached my The Editor The sacrifice you will be making, we hope when I see the preparation of documents office of incidents of misunderstanding and Competence is something we can achieve Yael Tamara B. Esperat The Adamson News will be matched by sound financing and and interviews that will be conducted conflicts between professor and student, only if we capacitate each other in an Associate Editor Institutional Development and External investment practices that we will follow. As Affairs Office on all the sectors of the university, from between chair and faculty member, between organic manner. Essential areas of this Mar P. Bustamante Adamson University we thank the long, dedicated, and honest top management through administrators, different levels of administrators. Initial capacitation process: Photographer G/F Cardinal Santos Building, service of Fr. Max Rendon, we welcome 900 San Marcelino St., Ermita, Manila Jonathan S. Tolores 1000 Fr. Rafael “Bong” Eloriaga, who has had • On the K+12 implementation: We Graphic Artist varied finance and investment practice have trained our teachers in various The Adamson News is Sheryl B. Duhaylungsod (02)524-2011 local 122 / (02)522-0550 before he decided to re-join the Vincentian distributed to Adamson [email protected] Extend your mercy towards others, so that there can be no subject areas and have our specialization Coordinator community and now Adamson. He and one in need whom you meet without helping. For what teachers for the different strands in officers, students, select partners, alumni (local and Entered as 3rd Class Mail at Adamson Post Mr. Apolinario Carangal, our comptroller, hope is there for us if God should withdraw His Mercy the Senior High School to meet the foreign-based), government Mico John Razzel R. Coquia Office under Permit No. 3C-14-02-223 NCR. will come to you with at times disquieting from us? ~ St. Vincent agencies, and various school Valid until December 31, 2016. required qualifications such as National libraries in the Philippines. Student Assistant questions. Be assured, however, that they do Certification 2 and 3 and Trainers this only for the good of the university. Methodology Certificate.

2 | The Adamson News Vol 18 No.1 June - October 2016 | 3 University News University News extension leaders, alumni, industry partners Dr. Palencia, co-inventor named AdU undergoes CHED institutional and employers. The final deliberations focused on how the findings corresponded to the Key AMY-IP Awards grand winner sustainability assessment Result Areas (KRA) and indicators based on the elements cited in the ISA Self-Evaluation Dr. Merlinda Palencia, former dean of contributed or have the potential to In spite of its having achieved autonomous Villenas for Quality of Teaching and Document. Adamson University’s Graduate School, and contribute to economic development status, ISO certification and various Learning (Setting and Achieving Program her co-inventor Mr. Clifford Dural emerged and social awareness. A candidate may be accreditations, Adamson University is showing Standards), Dr. Rhodora Englis for Quality The third day was spent in further as the Grand Winner of the Alfredo M. Yao an individual or a group of individuals. no signs of resting on its laurels. of Teaching and Learning (Faculty Profile deliberations, report writing, and the much- Intellectual Property (AMY-IP) Awards for The PCCI and the IPOPHL launched and Appropriate Learning Resources), Dr. awaited exit conference. During the exit their entry Low Cost Biogenic Minerals for it in 2009 and has since provided In its continuing pursuit of academic and Bonifacio Ramos for Quality of Professional conference, however, it was announced that Wastewater Treatment and Odor Removal development and commercialization institutional excellence, the university Exposure, Research and Creative Work, Dr. the assessment team would not be releasing as chosen by the Philippine Chamber assistance to innovations that have submitted itself to the Commission on Michelle Acledan for Support for Students any results because that was part of the ISA of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and received recognition. Higher Education’s (CHED) Institutional and Dr. Cecilia Mercado for Relations with Dr. Palencia and Mr. Dural presented their AMY-IP trophy to the process. The board of trustees and the top Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines Sustainability Assessment (ISA) process the Community. Dr. Bellaflor Coronado and (IPOPHL). Dr. Palencia and Mr. Dural were one university after receiving it from PCCI and IPOPHL on October 12. management were informed about this on last June 20-22, 2016. An assessment team Dr. Renato Villegas were the representatives of the nine finalists in the Professional the first day. Instead, the assessment team composed of six ISA-trained assessors from CHED-NCR while Mr. Don Francisco They were given the award in formal Category; another category was Collegiate. Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology expressed their deepest appreciation and together with two officials from CHED- and Ms. Julie Anne Cabaddu represented the ceremonies during the 42nd Philippine This year there were 44 entries received Research and Development (PCIEERD) of thanks to the community for the full support NCR and another two from the CHED CHED-OIQAG. Business Conference and Expo held at the in the professional category and 28 in the the Department of Science and Technology to the process. Office for Institutional Quality Assurance Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel last collegiate category for a total of 72 entries. (DOST); and Atty. Ferdinand Negre, Partner and Governance (CHED-OIQAG) visited On the first day, the assessment team paid October 12, 2016. They received a cash prize The demo and judging were held in Taguig at Bengzon Negre Untalan IP Law. Their next step was to submit their report to the university and spent three days checking a courtesy call on the university president, of PhP150,000 and a trophy. Gracing the City last September 28. the CHED representatives who will have it documents and evidences, interviewing perused documents and conducted awarding ceremony was Her Excellency Vice Incidentally, Adamson University, through the reviewed by an ISA technical panel. It will Innovation and Technology Support Office school officials and key informants and deliberations after meeting with top President Leni Robredo, the guest of honor. Sitting in the panel of judges were Mr. then be submitted to the commission en (ITSO), and PCIEERD-DOST embarked on writing reports. management, deans, department chairs and University President Fr. Marcelo Manimtim, Jesus Varela, Chairman of the PCCI IP banc, which will release the final result to the Committee; Mr. Renato Simbulan, Director- the commercialization phase of Dr. Palencia’s key informants. On the second day, they CM and Vice President for Administrative university. CHED will determine the date of Affairs Dr. Venusmar Quevedo also attended in-Charge for Housing and Construction invention by breaking ground last June 22 The assessors were Dr. Esmenia Javier for continued with deliberations after meeting release. RDA the event. at PCCI; Mr. Bernardo Benedicto, PCCI for the building of a pilot plant in Tanauan, Governance and Management, Dr. Benilda faculty, students, parents, community Treasurer; Director Epifanio Evasco, Bureau Batangas. RDA The AMY-IP Awards is conferred to Filipino- of Patents, IPOPHL; Engr. Raul Sabularse, University President attends CM general assembly owned intellectual properties that have Deputy Director, Philippine Council for Adamson University president Fr. Marcelo focused on the evangelizing nature of the the assembly open. During the election From page 1 Manimtim, CM left last June 22, 2016 for Vincentians’ “being” and “doing.” It connects of officers, two Philippine delegates were Chicago to attend the 42nd General Assembly them with the call for a new evangelization among those chosen: Fr. Pilario as moderator First batch of BSME students off to Taiwan... of the Congregation of the Mission (CM), in which the whole Church is now involved. in English and Fr. Manimtim as member of Soriano, and Renzso Ezekiel President for Administrative Affairs; Engr. a congregation of and brothers Among other things, the general assembly the five-man Central Commission tasked Virata. They were chosen Evelyn Raguindin, dean of the College of established by St. Vincent de Paul in France had as its purpose to preserve and promote with assisting and coordinating the general to proceed to MUST after Engineering, and Engr. Antonio Doroliat, in 1625. With him were Fr. Venerando Agner, the spirituality and apostolic vitality of the assembly. meeting the requirements set chairperson of the Mechanical Engineering CM, provincial visitor of the CM Philippine Congregation (Constitutions, 135). A total by the program, among them Department. Province, and Fr. Daniel Franklin Pilario, CM, of 111 delegates from varying backgrounds The delegates elected Fr. Tomaž Mavri č, a GWA of 2.50. dean of the St. Vincent School of Theology. came. CM as the 25th Superior General of the Engr. Doroliat is excited about the fruition Congregation of the Mission and of the The first outside Europe, the assembly was A mass at the St. Vincent de Paul church Company of the Daughters of Charity. Born Their trip to Taiwan is made of AdU’s partnership with MUST. He has possible by the Student Loan high hopes that their formation at AdU convoked by the Superior General Fr. Gregory started the assembly. The Superior General in Argentina of Slovenian parents, Fr. Mavrič Gay, CM, and held at DePaul University presided and called on the Congregation to was ordained to the priesthood on June 29, The BSME students and their parents during the signing of the agreement facilitating and Repayment Program will lead them to excel in MUST, saying, in Chicago from June 27 to July 15. The “go out” and continue to bring the Good 1983 in Slovenia. He is now ready to serve the their studies at MUST on July 14. created by the Office of the “We believe in the capacity of our students theme, Let us allow ourselves to be renewed by News to the poor. Afterwards, they gathered worldwide Vincentian congregation. RDA Vice President for Financial and we are confident that they will excel the missionary vitality of our Vincentian vocation, at the meeting place where Fr. Gay declared September, in time for the fall semester. The Affairs. The program provides students and in the same way that Engr. Bautista (ME dual degree program will take two years, their families a loan for their tuition and other faculty member Engr. Basil Aloysius after which they will receive their bachelor’s expenses at MUST, including dormitory and Bautista) excelled.” He also says that From page 1 degree in Mechanical Engineering, major health insurance, which they can pay at AdU. completing their dual degrees, which will Fr. Manimtim officially installed... in Mechatronics from MUST. Afterwards, Part of the loan will be paid during the two then give them diplomas from a local and they will return to AdU to finish their years spent at MUST while the rest can be paid an international university, will open up Southville International Schools and who served from 1986 to 1994, and Fr. Jimmy Philosophy in 1972 and his Bachelor of Arts BSME degree here. in easy installment plans after graduation. The more job opportunities and provide them Colleges, St. Paul University-Manila, Sta. Belita, CM, who served from 1994 to 2003. in Theology at UST in 1976. In 1993, he Isabel College, San Juan de Dios College, Unable to attend was Fr. Gregorio Bañaga, earned his Doctorate in Philosophy at the students and parents signed the agreement for greater mobility in their careers. Philippine Normal University, Philippine Jr., CM, immediate past president from 2003- Gregorian Pontifical University in . Selected for the program were fifth year the program on July 14, 2016 at the Office of Women’s University, , 2015. Born in Tagaytay on October 30, 1950, he students Glenn Arnel Andres and Nobe the President Conference Room. Signing the Previously, Engr. Bautista and alumna -Manila, Centro was ordained of the Congregation of Ian Dumalaog, and fourth year students agreement for the university was Fr. Rafael Bettina Elise To were given scholarships Escolar University, Baliwag University, A dinner-reception followed at the ST the Mission (CM) on March 15, 1976. Christian Vince Atienza, Rudy John Atinaja, Eloriaga, CM, Vice President for Financial in 2014 to pursue their master’s degree Columban College-Olongapo, and Quadrangle to end the solemn event. Ryan Collin De Leon, Sir Eugenio Dela Affairs. Facilitating the agreement signing and in Mechatronics at MUST. Engr. Bautista College Rizal. Merced, James Leo Fureza, Johann Patrick impromptu orientation session was Sr. Maruja graduated with honors while Ms. To has Fr. Manimtim is the second alumnus to Langkay, Mac Christian Manuel, Angelo Jay Padre Juan, MSCS, director of the Office for found employment in Taiwan. Yael Esperat Also in attendance were past university become president of Adamson University, Muldong, Raylid Platon, Jr., Lance Maverick University Relations. Also present at the presidents Fr. Rolando Dela Goza, CM, the first being Fr. Bañaga. He finished his AB Pangalangan, Ralph Harold Ramos, Ariel signing were Dr. Venusmar Quevedo, Vice

4 | The Adamson News Vol 18 No.1 June - October 2016 | 5 University News University News AdU passes first audit of recertified ISO Adamson alumni attend third Global Reunion The good news was a nice way to end the day. the audit. He mentioned that “audits like this 12 months if the organization shows a high Alumni of Adamson University coming from president Mario Garcia welcomed his fellow group’s intent to increase the donation different parts of the globe gathered in New alumni attendees. to $10,000, a gesture that Fr. Manimtim keep us on our toes.” standard of compliance. The focus is to ensure rd The TÜV Rheinland team that conducted continued compliance with ISO standards York last July 15-17, 2016 to attend the 3 gratefully appreciated. the first surveillance audit of the university Attending the meeting were the top and policies and processes of the university. Global Alumni Reunion. The highlights of the three-day event were under its recertified ISO 9001:2008 administrators, deans, chairpersons and office Auditors look for evidence that the quality the meet-and-greet activity at the Philippine Started in 2012 with the first one being held Management System announced last October directors. management system is being maintained in The Office of the President organized the Consulate followed by a dinner cruise in in Anaheim, California and the second one in 6, 2016 during the exit meeting that AdU had its entirety and improved and corrected as reunion with the assistance of the Office Manhattan that included fun activities like Toronto, Canada in 2014, the Global Reunion successfully passed the audit. Their verdict: The lead auditor was Mary Grace Balobalo needed. for Institutional Advancement (OIA). The ballroom dancing, buffet dinner, and raffle on has become a much-awaited tradition among Zero Minor and Major Non-conformities and Ten and the members of her team were Kharen Adamson University Alumni Association the first day; a golf outing, sightseeing tour, Adamson alumni and continues to grow strong Opportunities for Improvement. Positive findings Tan Concepcion, Ramoncito Puyat, and The audit’s outcome determines if Northeast USA, Inc. (ADUAANE) hosted Mass, and gala night that featured the honoring and better organized. It is not only a chance cited were performance in board exams, Eleanor Tan. certification will be maintained and acts the event. of outstanding international awardees on the to reconnect with old friends or establish construction of new clinic, library security as a vehicle for improvement ideas from an second day; and a walking tour of New York new friendships with fellow alumni but also controls, utilization of library materials, The Institutional Planning and Policy independent body. The successful completion The opening program was held at the City conducted by the hosts on the last day. a rare opportunity to express gratitude and subscription to ScienceDirect and space Development Office (IPPDO) was the lead of a surveillance audit demonstrates to Philippine Consulate in NewYork. The alumni support to the institution that molded them expansion in the Basic Education Department office facilitating the audit. Internal Quality customers that the institution is capable of were happy to see former AdU president As a gesture of their generosity and support into the kind of persons and accomplished (BED) and college libraries, the electronic Audit (IQA) volunteers, lead IQ auditors and maintaining and improving its level of quality. Fr. Gregorio “Gregg” Bañaga, Jr., CM and for their alma mater, the ADUAANE officers professionals that they have become. current president Fr. Marcelo “Manny” and board of directors pledged $8,000 for the ISO manuals uploaded in the AdU portal and document custodians assisted the IPPDO. th absence of inappropriate sites accessible from Adamson was certified ISO 9001-2008 Manimtim, CM gracing the occasion, with Fr. scholarship program of the university during The 4 Global Alumni Reunion will be held all sampled computer units. Surveillance audits are part of the university’s Management System in 2011. It underwent Gregg reciting the invocation and Fr. Manny the reunion. In an email to Fr. Manimtim in the Philippines in 2018. RDA continuing goal to sustain its quality its first and second surveillance audits in 2013 delivering the keynote speech. ADUAANE a few weeks later, Mr. Garcia signified his University President Fr. Marcelo Manimtim, management system. They are periodic and 2014 respectively. The third audit was in CM closed the exit meeting by thanking the reviews done by third party auditors, which 2015, which resulted in the recertification of TÜV Rheinland team and everyone in the in AdU’s case is TÜV Rheinland. Normally, the ISO for another three years. RDA university who worked hard for the success of they are done every six months, or every AdU breaks ground for Vigormin pilot plant site In its initial stride towards technopreneurship, Innovation for Commercialization treatment and septic system management. Adamson University held a groundbreaking (TECHNICOM) of the Department of Specifically, it will be manufacturing ceremony for a pilot plant for the Vigormin Science and Technology (DOST), also Vigormin, dubbed as a miracle powder that Natural Water Treatment Minerals in delivered a message. Capping the day’s events treats septic and/or waste water so it can From page 1 Barangay Bagbag, Tanauan City, Batangas last were the ceremonial groundbreaking and tree be reused for cleaning, watering plants, and Adamsonian tops May 2016 AdU-ITSO hosts study-visit June 22, 2016. planting activity. flushing toilets. Dr. Palencia developed this product with the technical help of the DOST. ChE board exam... The World Intellectual Property Organization These delegates were also the national focal The simple rites began with the singing of Several university administrators, faculty, and Pamatmat, who (WIPO) and the Intellectual Property Office persons of TISC in their respective countries. the invocation and the National Anthem by staff attended the event, along with Engr. The university is throwing its support behind graduated in of the Philippines, in cooperation with Japan the AdU Chorale. This was followed by the Santi Lim, BS ChE alumnus and president and this project as it envisions the successful October 2015, Patent Office, held the WIPO Regional AdU-ITSO presented its journey since 2012 welcome remarks from Tanauan City mayor CEO of Strawberry Foods Corporation; Engr. commercialization of its faculty’s patented bested all 499 Technology and Innovation Support Office and shared how intellectual property was Antonio Halili, which was delivered by city Liza Arriola, Adamson University Chemical inventions, hoping it can return financial examinees by (TISC) Project StudyVisit last July 25-29, 2016 introduced to the university community councilor Mr. Cesar Carandang. Fr. Rafael Engineering Alumni Association president; benefits to the inventors and the university achieving the at the Innovation and Technology Support and how faculty and students’ researches Eloriaga, CM, AdU’s Vice President for and several BS ChE alumni. The two are as a whole. highest score of Office (ITSO) of Adamson University. are developed for technology transfer and Financial Affairs, also delivered a welcome industry partners of the 85.90% in this commercialization. It has always been a part message in behalf of University President project. Also lending exam. He is the As a result of the successful implementation of the study visits, having played host to Fr. Marcelo Manimtim, CM. Project leader their presence in third ChE first of the project on the establishment of a delegates from Tunisia in 2014 and ASEAN in network of Innovation and Technology 2015. The ITSO team and members from the Dr. Merlinda Palencia, former dean of the support of the project placer in the past Support Offices in the Philippines, the College of Engineering, Center for Research Graduate School and chairperson of the were other councilors 15 years, joining Chemical Engineering Department, then of Tanauan City, Brgy. World Intellectual Property Organization and Development and inventors from start- Pamatmat fellow alumni (WIPO) sent a delegation from the South up companies attended the study-visit this explained the project rationale. Mr. Edwin Banjo West chairman Rey Ferdinand Ocampo, chairman of Brgy. Bagbag, followed Macky Gonzales, Asian Association for Regional Cooperation year. Anna A. Ramos Delos Reyes and (SAARC) countries for a study visit of the with a response in behalf of the local and representatives Levi Miranda who topped the boards in community who will stand to benefit from of DOST- ITSOs. The objective of the study was to 2002 and 2007, respectively. learn from the experiences of ITSOs in the the project. TECHNICOM and DOST-TAPI. Philippines in their own journey of setting up The May 2016 passers further distinguished and developing similar offices. Dr. Rowena Cristina Guevarra, DOST themselves by posting excellent passing undersecretary for Science and Technology Once fully operational, rates. AdU posted a rating of 93.33% with Services, delivered the keynote address. the pilot plant will Since Adamson University was previously 28 passers out 30 total examinees. The first- Engr. Edgar Garcia, director of Technology produce organo- showcased as one of the successful operating University officials, industry partners, and local officials join Dr. Palencia for the timers also posted an excellent passing rate members of the ITSO network, it played host Application and Promotion Institute mineral products for groundbreaking of Vigormin’s new plant site in Batangas (TAPI) and program director of Technology effective wastewater of 96.30%. All of AdU’s ratings surpass the to delegates coming from Bangladesh, Bhutan, national passing rate of 64.13%. Yael Esperat India, Iran, Mongolia, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Dr. Venusmar Quevedo leads the discussion during the study visit.

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Six students—five from BS ChE and one from BS Chemistry—recently received full scholarships The offices for Institutional Advancement, Student Assistance and Scholarship, and Athletics and and book allowances from the Petron Corporation (Bataan Refinery Division) College Scholarship Recreation gave thanks to the benefactors who have generously supported the university’s academic and Program. University President Fr. Marcelo Manimtim, CM signs the agreement along with the sporting endeavors with a dinner held on May 23 at the Solaire Resort and Casino in City. scholars and their parents on May 30.

The newly-minted registered nurses from AdU make their oath on July 1 at the ICES director Fr. Atilano Fajardo, CM speaks to reporters outside the St. Vincent de Paul Church after the ST Quadrangle. The 2015 BS Nursing graduates posted a 100% passing rate in the Mass on July 25 launching the Huwag Kang Papatay advocacy, which calls for an end to the extrajudicial killings licensure exam. happening in the course of the country’s war on drugs.

The Student Recruitment Team brought AdU to Calamba, Laguna and Lipa, Batangas to drum up enrollment and applications The University President and Dr. Catherine Castañeda, VP with an entertaining and interactive program on May 23 and July 3, respectively. Academic Affairs, receive AdU’s Autonomous Status certificate from CHED chairman Dr. Patricia Licuanan on May 16 at the CHED Katips: Ang Makabagong Katipunero premieres at the AdU Theater on August 11. Produced by the Auditorium in . The AdU Pep Squad show off sleek and sharp moves during the Pep Rally 2016 held on August 23 at Philippine Stagers Foundation and directed by Atty. Vincent Tañada, ‘Katips’ is a rock musical narrating the the ST Quad. The Pep Rally signals the start of the Falcons’ campaign in the UAAP. fear, violence, and loss of freedom experienced by during Martial Law.

The AUAAI’s featured alumni for June 2016 were Arch. Robert Sac (BS Architecture 1977), chairman of the PRC’s Architecture The brings its precious collection of dolls representing Regulatory Board, and Engr. Gerardo Tan Tee (BS Mechanical costumes worn by various cultural groups in the country to the AdU The new officers and board members of the Adamson University Engineering 1983), businessman and Executive Director of Green Art Gallery through an exhibit, which opened on July 21. The Baby Falcons make a courtesy call to the University President Faculty and Employees Association are inducted into office by Energy Management Holdings. on September 9 after their successful stint at the Winners of the Vincentian On-The-Spot Painting Contest show Ms. Maria Teresa Cancio, Deputy Executive Director of DOLE’s Milo Little Olympics, where they won championships off their winning entries during the awarding ceremony held on St. National Conciliation and Mediation Board on September 27 at and runner-up honors in several events. Vincent’s feast day, September 27, at the ST Quadrangle. the Plaza de San Vicente. The Finance Department took time off from their frantic work pace to hold their planning and team building activities last May 6 and 7 at the Shercon Resort and Ecological Park in Batangas.

Esteemed Filipino Scientist Rigoberto Advincula, PhD delivers a Board of Trustees chairman Fr. Venerando Agner, CM leads the Holy Mass as AdU opens the new school year Fr. Rowen Carlos, CM, assistant parish priest of the St. Vincent de lecture as Visiting Professor to Engineering students last June 30 at with the Annual General Assembly held on June 13, 2016 at the AdU Theater. the OZ Audio-Visual Room. Paul Parish Church, leads the wreath-laying ceremony in honor Lady Falcon Kaye Pingol escapes the UE Lady Warriors on the way of St. Vincent de Paul on his feast day, September 27 at the parish to the basket during their elimination round game on October 2 Senator Leila de Lima delivers a speech as the guest of honor for the grounds. Joining him were the 246th NROTC Command of held at the Mall of Asia Arena. AdU reached the Final Four but lost Social Science Department’s forum Examining Human Rights in the Adamson University. to UE in the stepladder semis. Philippines held on October 3 at the OZ AVR.

8 | The Adamson News Vol 18 No.1 June - October 2016 | 9 Arts & Special Features Gentlemen and a Lady featured in AdU Art Gallery AdU Chorale holds recital

Actress and featured artist Elizabeth Oropesa is joined by some of her fellow artists while speaking during the exhibit’s opening (left); The artworks on exhibit displayed a richness in and form (center and right). The AdU Chorale shows off its diversified cast and repertoire in ‘Pagsibol’ held on September 28 at the AdU Theater The Cultural Affairs Office opened the Anthem, led by the Adamson University University President Fr. Marcelo Manimtim, The Adamson University Chorale attendance, he said, “We are here not only for Rose Ann Barameda, secretary of the group exhibit Gentlemen and a Lady on Chorale. Mr. Richmond Yap, director of the CM, Vice President for Academic Affairs showcased their talents in their first ever the scholarship, we are here because we love Chorale, expressed her gratitude to the October 4, 2016 at the Adamson University Center for Guidance, Counseling, Placement Dr. Catherine Castañeda, Vice President recital titled Pagsibol at the Adamson what we do.” He also thanked the university’s parents, University President Fr. Marcelo Art Gallery. and Testing Services welcomed the audience for Administrative Affairs Dr. Venusmar University theater on September 28, 2016. administrators and the Cultural Affairs Office Manimtim, CM, Ms. Dimapilis, and Mr. with his speech. Mr. Arnel Danga, a BSIE Quevedo, and Vice President for Student (CAO) director, Ms. Nenita Dimapilis, for the Vargas on behalf of the members of the Featured at the exhibit were the works alumnus of the university and one of the Affairs Fr. Andrew S. Bayal, CM joined Mr. Kent Nathaniel Concepcion, acting support. choir. The chorale, celebrating their first of eight gifted artists: Nante Carandang, featured artists, shared a message in behalf Mariñas and Mr. Miranda for the ribbon president of the Chorale, started the event anniversary with their conductor, presented Fredi Agunoy, Jun Tayao, Rolly Alcantara, of his fellow exhibiting artists. Mr. Jessie cutting to officially open the exhibit to the with his welcome remarks, delivering the Before moving on to the second half of him with a special gift. Venerando Cenizal, Jose Armin Virata, Mariñas, a Filipino muralist based in the USA, public. message behind the title of their recital. He the recital, intermission numbers from the Arnel Danga, and actress Elizabeth Oropesa. and Mr. Nemi Miranda, head of the Visual compared the group to a seed that is just Adamson University Folkloric Dance Troupe The recital ended with a performance of Arts Committee of the National Commission The exhibit will run until November 3. and the Adamson University String Quintet starting to grow and needs enhancement to Christmas songs Pakinggan ang Awitan by The opening of the exhibit began with for Culture and the Arts also gave messages Christel Castillo were presented. N. Arnel de Pano and Munting Sanggol by grow further. a doxology and singing of the National during the program. Ryan Cayabyab.

After the opening remarks, three groups Considered as the highlight of the event was picked out from the Chorale itself named the singing of Hilumin Mo Ang Bayan Ko The members of the Chorale are Marjohn Octatonix, Erodynamix, and Noverata (Heal Our Land), their winning piece in the Abainca, Meridith Mygiel Baes, Russell ICES conducts Summer School of Life Program performed different songs with varying 2nd Las Piñas Chorale Festival Competition Gabriel Bacani, Johanna Mae Balang, interpretations, all the more highlighting held on March 20, 2016 where they won the Rose Ann Barrameda, Jean Lois Bautista, The Integrated Community Extension installation and maintenance, basic electronics multi-stakeholders’ continuing education their talents. Eres Tu, The Light of a Million Grand Champion title. Alexis Janelle Cameña, Darlene Cecilia Services (ICES) of Adamson University troubleshooting, computer hardware and on disability issues and concerns, math Mornings, and O Magnum Mysterium were Carpizo, Jamje Cayabyab, Kent Nathaniel once again held the Summer School troubleshooting, creative livelihood project, tutorials, and basic welding technology some of the songs they rendered. The choir sang their hearts out as they Concepcion, Laurence Datiles, Lenny of Life Program (SSLP) for its partner day care teacher’s training, technology-based were also held in late April and middle of dedicated the song Wind Beneath My Wings Gandawan, Francis James Jacinto, Sonn communities last April 21-22, 2016 at livelihood and skills training, visual and May. A special message was given by Mr. Darwin by Larry Henly and Jeff Silbar to their parents Ryann Lopena, Angela Grace Malabanan, Adamson University. The program consists performing arts workshop and training for Vargas, AdU Chorale conductor who is and to Ms. Dimapilis as a tribute to them. Mhike Rengelo Millabas, Bianca Marie of trainings on short-term practical courses community-based volunteer librarians. The SSLP, a brainchild of ICES director also the musical director of the award- Pacetes, John Leif Terence Pador, Leonmicah given by ICES volunteers for the members Fr. Nonong Fajardo, CM, is now on its winning Los Cantantes de Manila. Vargas The homegrown choir also performed We Pajastonan, Grazelle Ann Perucho, Joshua of said communities. This summer, 362 The second day was also devoted to the sixth year. It is entirely free and covers shared how his already one year stint with are the World by Lionel Ritchie and Michael Remolacio, Jose Maria Rieza, Lince Austin participants enrolled in the program. recollection of Kabayan-ICES scholars, accommodations, transportation and the choir has bonded them together as a Jackson and their other winning piece from Rubico, Elouisa Taboada, Moreto Valiao, They came from Southville I in Cabuyao, training in the School of Good Governance meals. The ICES has a group of volunteers team and how really proud he feels of the an earlier competition Magsimula Ka, which and Niko Villegas. Cristina Garbosa Laguna, Southville 8 in Rodriguez, Rizal, for Social Development for Batch 5 and for composed of faculty, employees, students and won them first runner-up at the Philtoa values of dedication and commitment he Towerville in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, women, sports clinic and tune-up games, and some administrators of Adamson University Chorale Competition last year. Both songs has instilled in them. Addressing the parents , Rizal, Pampanga, Caritas-Manila, training for community-based administrators who share their professional knowledge of the Chorale members who were in were arranged by Mr. N. Arnel de Pano. Inc., Estero de Paco and even from as and counselors. The closing ceremonies and and expertise using the university’s various far away as Kalibo, Aklan and Calatrava, awarding of certificates were held later in the facilities, venues and equipment. The whole Kasikasi mounts Alimyon Romblon. day. idea is to help the beneficiary communities become self-sustaining and self-governing The Kasikasi Art Association Archie Prisno, Archie Zabala, Ernie Ybañez, Two days were spent for trainings on Prior to these dates, the College of Law localities within the context of systemic of Tacloban succesfully Rap Palacio, Clint Gonzales, Tata de la basic carpentry, basic electrical wiring conducted a basic legal training. Trainings in change. RDA mounted another exhibit at Cruz, Jazz Diaz and Raul Agner. the Adamson University Art Gallery last September 2-30, The varied artworks still echo the 2016. This was their fourth in artists’ desire to move on and away from this venue after debuting with the haunting trauma of their Yolanda their maiden show in 2010. experience. Art, as a coping mechanism, Titled Alimyon (Scent), the continues to inspire the Kasikasi artists CAO director Prof. Nenita Dimapilis (second from right) joins IDEA exhibit featured the works of in their quest and aspirations for a better Office director Raul Agner (third from right) and the rest of Kasikasi Art Billy Pomida, Crispin Asensi, life for them and for their province-mates. Association for a photo during the exhibit opening. Dante Enage, Rico Palacio, RDA

10 | The Adamson News Vol 18 No.1 June - October 2016 | 11 Collegiate News Collegiate News Student Recruitment inks MOA with Rong Akeanon CLL head to present paper in Vietnam conference Mr. Joel Amilhasan M. Paguirigan, Jr., head Laguna. The conference theme is Innovative and arts practitioners in the ASEAN region, Alumni Association in Aklan of the Center for Language Learning (CLL) Education and Cross-Cultural Human facilitate a better understanding of the ASEAN and editor of the Technical Panel Review of Resource Development. culture and education among participants and The MOA signing coincided with the activities was made possible by its owner Mr. the Center for Research and Development build a network of cultural educators in the inauguration and blessing of the Rong Joseph Royce Agapito Tamayo Ojacastro, (CRD) is slated to be a paper presenter at the Mr. Paguirigan’s research paper is titled region. Akeanon Alumni Association office at the a native of Aklan who graduated from the rd former LKristine Place in Maagma Street, BS Civil Engineering program in 1993. Mr. 3 Malikhaing Guro International Conference Indigenization of Pre-Service Language Kalibo. The building will be principally Tamayo Ojacastro is currently the association’s on Culture-Based Education. The conference Education: Program Development Using the The Adamson community congratulates Mr. used by the alumni chapter and will also Vice President for Internal Affairs. will be held in Vietnam National University- Print’s Model. Paguirigan on his being chosen as one of the be used as a satellite venue for recruitment University of Social Sciences and Humanities, presenters. RDA and administering the University Entrance Mr. Urbano was also invited to guest at local Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on October 24- With the ASEAN community-building as the Exam (UEE) to applicants interested in radio station Barangay 92.9 Kalibo FM Radio 29, 2016. The first part of the conference was context and challenge, the 2016 conference enrolling at AdU. With this arrangement, GMA and was interviewed by host Ms. Annie Rong Akeanon Alumni Association president Arch. Ephraim held last September 7-10, 2016 in Los Baños, aims to reach out to more educators, scholars, Pamatian signs the MOA signifying the partnership between the banners, streamers, UEE schedules, and other Lee Bautista, a graduate of the AB Mass Student Recruitment Section and Rong Akeanon last June 2. information materials may now be displayed Communication’s pioneer batch in 1997. He In its desire to expand the regional base in at the building premises, and the UEE can was given a free airtime to market Adamson ME prof’s invention finalist in USAID STRIDE- the recruitment of prospective students, the now be facilitated for the benefit of the University in the program. Student Recruitment Section of Adamson applicants residing in Kalibo and nearby sponsored forum University inked a Memorandum of localities. Traveling to Manila just to take the The working committee for this event The invention of Engr. Rene David, faculty a commercial insulator. The insulator is also to strengthen applied research activity in UEE would not be needed anymore as the included Ms. Annie Tordecillas of the Human Agreement (MOA) with the Rong Akeanon member of the Mechanical Engineering 69% affordable as against a low-cost insulator Philippine universities and industries. It is new testing site is now right in the heart of Resources Management and Development Alumni Association of Adamson University (ME) Department and coordinator of the and 99% affordable as against an expensive the flagship program of USAID and the in Kalibo, Aklan on June 2, 2016. Aklan. Office, who served as Adamson’s liaison with the association. Ms. Tordecillas is herself an Engineering Laboratory, was among the insulator available in the commercial market. Philippines under the Partnership for Growth, Fr. Jose Estolloso officiated the mass and the alumna and a member of Rong Akeanon. eight finalists chosen during the Philippine The target markets of the invention are real a signature initiative of the US government to Representing the university for the MOA Innovation Summit Synergy 2016: A Science estate developers, contractors of residential promote inclusive economic growth. were Mr. Benjamin Felix Urbano, Jr., head blessing of the new building. In attendance Also lending her support for the events was of the Student Recruitment Section; Mr. were Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Ms. Eva Dulay, director of the Office for and Technology Innovation Forum held at and commercial buildings, industrial insulators Richmond Yap, director of the Center for Jesse Gomez, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Institutional Advancement. the Bonifacio Ballroom, Shangri-La at the and homeowners who are looking to improve USAID, through its STRIDE program, works Guidance, Counseling, Testing, and Placement board member Hon. Ramon Gelito, and Fort, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City their homes. With his invention being among closely with Philippine academic institutions Services; and Sr. Maruja Padre Juan, MSCS, the executive officers of the Rong Akeanon. Earlier this year, University President Fr. last September 21-22, 2016. The forum was the top eight finalists, the inventor can apply and industries to transform their capacity to director of the Office for University Many alumni professionals also came to Marcelo Manimtim, CM was invited as organized by the United States Agency for for a grant worth PhP1 million within a produce research, graduates, and innovation Relations. Representing Rong Akeanon was witness the inauguration and blessing. guest of honor and inducted into office the International Development (USAID) in period of 12 months to conduct research and partnerships to accelerate development in alumni chapter officers in Kalibo during their Arch. Ephraim Pamatian, an alumnus of the partnership with the Intellectual Property make a prototype and otherwise further the the country. In line with these goals, USAID BS Architecture program (1988) and Rong The use of the building and office for Rong historic get-together, which coincided with Akeanon’s and Student Recruitment Section’s the Ati-atihan festival. Dondon Nueva, Jr. Office of the Philippines. development of his technology. awards grants through several mechanisms, Akeanon president. one of which is the STRIDE Prototype Engr. David invented Eco-Mac, a The Philippine Innovation Summit is held Research and Innovation Grants (SPRIG) Psychology grads Communication Department thermoplastic fiber insulator for sound under auspices of the Science, Technology, to assist Philippine academic researchers and heat made from recycled plastic which Research and Innovation for Development to further their research that will lead to top August 2016 entries finalists anew in video, ad consumes less energy and has a High (STRIDE). STRIDE is a five‐year, PhP1.3 commercialization of their solutions. board exams competitions Thermal Resistance (R) value compared to billion initiative by the USAID that aims Mark Joseph F. Ramos Three Adamsonians who graduated from The first semester may be over but the Meanwhile, the print ad campaign Kahit the university’s BS Psychology program have Communication Department made sure it Kulang, P.W.D.!, done by the student group distinguished themselves after topping the was productive. of Karen Garcitos, Marian Carmelo, and AdU joins TechInnovation 2016 licensure examinations for psychometricians Bob Chavez with Mr. Carl Christianne Adamson University once again participated send the acquired electrical signal via a Bluetooth for different robotics applications such as and guidance counselors conducted by the Last August 12, 2016, 40 Miles of Sacrifice, a Dizon as mentor, was one of six finalists for in TechInnovation held last September 20-21, device. This wearable armband is equipped with mobile robot systems, military robotics, and Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) video created by Communication students Best Student Public Service Print Ad in the 2016 in Singapore. The technology exhibit accelerometer, gyroscope, and electromyography in August 2016. was named one of the top five entries in the recently concluded 38th Catholic Mass Media robotic limbs. 2016 iPELIKULA Youth Video Documentary Awards held at the Star Theater last October presented by the university was Armband sensors packed with software that utilizes the Shierene Raquipo, who graduated in 2001 Competition on Health under Unilab 12. This same ad also won as Best Print Ad with Electromyography Sensor and Bluetooth for captured data and converts it into recognizable The Intellectual Property Commercialization with magna cum laude honors, was the second Foundation’s Ideas Positive program. That Campaign in AdSpeak ’16 last March 4 in Hand Gesture Recognition, a research project hand gestures. The wearable armband is able to Section of the Innovation and Technology highest passer in the Guidance Counselor video, done by Willine Palarca, Nicole Catleen Letran. done by Engr. Joselito Eduard Goh, faculty exchange data wirelessly over a short distance using Support Office, headed by Engr. Noe Licensure Examination. Raquipo got a grade Talavera, and Stephanie Dela Cruz, otherwise of the Computer Engineering Department, Bluetooth technology. Enriquez, coordinated AdU’s participation. of 86.60% while AdU’s passing percentage known as Team Faxed, was given an award The Department may not have brought home in collaboration with students Natan Niel Adamson has been joining TechInnovation was a perfect 100%. at the Bayanihan Center in the bacon but this just proves that it and its Nierva, Klyde Michael Co, John Paul The potential applications of the EMG- since 2014. City. Mr. Marc Pacoma, faculty member students have plenty of ideas for competitive Rombaoa and Christian Sarmiento. Dr. enabled armband are as an alternative Meanwhile, Ian Timothy Sarmiento and and former chairperson of Communication activities. Christel Castillo Luisito Lacatan, chairperson of the Computer controller in lieu of a regular mouse or an TechInnovation is a premier technology- Marjorie Marzan posted nearly identical scores Department, was the mentor of Team Faxed. Engineering Department, presented and analog joystick; as a gaming console for industry brokerage event organized by to land in the Top 10 of the Psychometrician Out of 12 entries that were submitted by the explained the project during the event. various game applications; as a remote control Intellectual Property Intermediary. It licensure exams. Sarmiento scored the fourth department for the competition, a total of for TV and similar electronic devices that brings together international and Singapore highest rating of 84.80% while Marzan was eight qualified as official entries. Their paper described the project, thus: This support Bluetooth wireless technology; as a technology providers and seekers to explore in seventh with her score of 84.20%. AdU’s project exhibits the use Electromyography (EMG) wireless presenter for basic presentations to technology and business collaboration passing rate was 68.66%, with 46 passers out sensor to capture a person’s muscle activity and change slides; and, as a hands-free controller opportunities through open innovation RDA of 67 total examinees. Yael Esperat/RDA

12 | The Adamson News Vol 18 No.1 June - October 2016 | 13 University News University Career Center conducts pilot activity The Center for Guidance, Counselling, in finding on-the-job training sites and for employment and OJT and participation in Tigers FC wins 3rd Presidential Testing and Placement Services together being provided with meaningful training curriculum enhancement. with administrators from the College that will enhance their competencies in their of Engineering conducted visits to four respective fields of specialization. These are The university also offers a Memorandum of Football Cup championship companies around and Bulacan also expected to help the university to have Agreement (MOA) for the industry partner to Tigers FC dominated the opposition to bag of the Tournament last August 4, 2016 as a pilot activity in relation an active and substantial feedback from the complement the existing academic curricula their third straight championship in the 3rd title; Marvalleous to the establishment of the University Career industry partners about the work attitude, to match the needs of the industry. The Presidential Football Cup organized by the Samuel, a first Center (UCC). manifested expertise and skills of Adamson things included in the MOA are recruitment graduates and their performance and the Office for University Relations (OUR) year Bachelor of activities and job placement, acceptance of and held at the SV Gym 2 last September Physical Education To further strengthen the relationship of the possible partnership activities on research, Adamson students for OJT and collaboration university with its industry partners, initially faculty immersions, plant visits and sharing of 7, 2016. Composed of students from the student copped in Tracer Studies, particularly in giving Philippines and Nigeria, the team defeated the Best Defender through the aforementioned college, the their expertise to the university as resource feedback regarding their performance. UCC aims to foster stronger collaboration speakers in seminars. Black Eagle FC in the finals. Black Eagle had recognition; with existing and new ones with more Mr. Celso Mangaoil, guidance counsellor for Nigerian and Sudanese students. With this Sochukwuma intensive activities that will capture the work On the part of the company, their expected the colleges of Architecture and Education new championship, Tigers FC now belong to Ezukwo, a second habits and competencies needed by the benefits from the UCC visits are possible in- and Liberal Arts, is the coordinator of the the tournament’s Hall of Fame. Panthers FC year AB Political changing job market. house training and counselling for employees, UCC. Mark Joseph F. Ramos finished third in the 12-team field. Science student, active participation of the university in was recognized The expected gain of the university from the providing human resources for the company University President Fr. Marcelo Manimtim, as the Golden UCC visits are equal chances of Adamsonians CM served as guest of honor. In his speech Glove or Best Fr. Manimitim said that the staging of the Goal Keeper while Presidential Football Cup showed that the Jude Duruachazie, ECE faculty wins the Best Paper award in Taiwan University is an international school, adding a fourth year Engr. Angelo Beltran, Jr., a professor Paglinawan from the School of Electrical research ideas, directly interact, communicate that the tournament helps build and strengthen BS Computer from the Electronics Engineering (ECE) Electronics Computer Engineering of Mapua and also learn from the experts in the field,” the relationship of the participating teams, Engineering student, Department, won the best paper award in the Institute of Technology. Engr. Beltran said. “It is through conferences especially the international students, with the bagged the Golden 2nd International Conference on Electrical, where innovative ideas revolutionize and new university community. Fr. Manimtim did the Boot award for Telecommunication and Computer With the theme Advanced Technology Towards A technologies are born.” ceremonial kickoff with Mr. Ricardo Manuel scoring 14 goals Indoor football is back at the SV Gym 2 as Tigers FC Engineering (ELTICOM) held in Taoyuan Smart City, the technical sessions and plenary of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) throughout the won its third Presidential Football Cup crown City, Taiwan last August 29-30, 2016. The talks covered electrical, telecommunication, Atty. Alfredo Ganggangan, chairperson of who served as coordinator of the games. tournament. Black conference was hosted by Chung Yuan and computer engineering topics such as the ECE Department, said, “It is interesting Eagle FC member The participating teams received tokens Christian University. bioelectronics, power and energy systems, to note that our faculty members are active Tigers FC also almost swept the individual Mohamed Idris Himat, an MS Management of appreciation from Fr. Manimtim and Sr. intelligent systems, smart computation and in research engagements and are renowned awards, with Maurice De Leon, a second Engineering student, was recognized as the Maruja Padre Juan, MSCS, OUR director. The study Real-Time Simulation of Maximum communications, among others. Several in their field of expertise. Interacting Mark Joseph F. Ramos Power Point Tracking Using Fuzzy Logic for world-renowned scientists, engineers, and with researchers, scientists, and engineers year Bachelor of Elementary Education Best Midfielder. Stand Alone PV System was jointly conducted researchers in the field showcased their worldwide are important to stay abreast with student, receiving the Most Valuable Player by Ying-Yi Hong from the Department researches in the conference. the latest research and development in the of Electrical Engineering of Chung Yuan field of electronics engineering.” Christian University; Engr. Beltran, who “International conferences are important From page 16 represented the department and Center for because it is from there where we can share Falcons fight their hearts out... Research and Development; and Arnold In the last day of the eliminations last Bernadeth Pons and Kyla Atienza, 18-21, 19- 15-13 triumph but the celebration was October 7, Melgar and Yude defeated Geric 21 in their opening day assignment. short-lived as the eventual champions Jem Pharmacy faculty and students present research papers Ortega and Ruvince Abrot of UE, 21-10, Gutierrez and Cherry Rondina of UST 21-14 to force a playoff for the Final Four Luck was still not on the side of the Lady sent them to a 12-21, 17-21 loss to split in 2016 PPhA National Convention spot against FEU’s Garcia and Solis but they Falcons on their October 2 games as they their assignment on that day. Faculty members and fourth year students with colleagues, and serve as a venue for Scavenging Activity of Mangifera indica (Fam: bowed out 27-29, 21-17, 15-11 to end up suffered a 22-20, 12-21, 12-15 decision from the College of Pharmacy presented five pharmacists to reunite with co-workers and Anacardiaceae), Syzgium cumni (Fam. Myrtaceae) at fifth for the second straight year with a against NU’s Aiko Urdas and Ria Doromal Angelica Dacaymat and Judith Abil of UE research papers in the recently concluded former classmates. and of Terminalia edulis (Fam. Combreataceae) by 4-3 record. and a 19-21,12-21 beating from Michelle upset their San Marcelino foes 10-21, 14- 2016 Philippine Pharmacists Association Ferdinand Christian Soledad and professors Morente and Kim Gequillana of Ateneo. 21. The Lady Falcons ended seventh in the (PPhA) National Convention held at the The researches presented for poster Mr. Gerry Aquino and Mr. Ivan Lawag; Meanwhile, Galanza and Flora had a rocky standings with a 1-7 win-loss record. Waterfront Hotel in last May 26- presentation were Knowledge, Attitude and and Antibacterial Activity Determination of start in their beach volleyball campaign as On October 3, Galanza and Flora shocked Mark Joseph F. Ramos 28, 2016. The annual convention’s theme for Practices of Community Pharmacists in the the Ointment Formulated from of Garcinia this year was Reducing the Global Burden of Prevention of Antimicrobial Resistance in the mangostana L. Pericarp Extract and Mangifera they succumbed to UP’s Diana Carlos and Kim Fajardo and Tine Tiamzon of defending Disease: Optimizing Pharmacists’ Contribution. City of Manila by Desamille Gelle, Sharina indica Leaf Extract by Salwa Marohom, Arianne Arielle Estranero, 18-21, 16-21 and FEU’s champion De La Salle with a 20-22, 21-16, Ma, Marivic Regis, Jessica Rosal and faculty Jayne Olmedo, Christel Luna, Wally Tapas, This year’s theme focuses on effective ways member Mr. Darwin Obel; Antioxidant and and professor Mr. Mark Kenneth Marcos. a pharmacist can contribute in reducing Free Radical Scavenging Activity Evaluation of Two AdU librarians pass licensure exam the global burden of diseases we are facing Oregano-Tanglad and Okra Juice by Abigail College dean Prof. Perlita Crucis considers Two librarians of the LM Library recently Due to time constraints, both could only Lao joined Adamson in July 2015 while right now. It aims to contribute awareness Buriel, Debbie Laica Caagbay, Cleofe this event a good catalyst for the College to pharmacists nationwide about alarming Lyda Lagahit, Mariella Louise Martin, and of Pharmacy as they were able to once earned their license as professional manage a self-review. As a first-time taker, Lao Julian joined AdU in February 2004. Both issues in healthcare such as antimicrobial professors Obel and Ariane Marie Bayro; again present their researches at the PPhA librarians. Romer Julian who works at felt a lot of pressure, describing her first day are graduates of the Polytechnic University resistance, which can harm patients in the Ethnopharmacological Survey on Medicinal Plants national convention. Last year, the college the Circulation section, and Kholyn Kaye as ‘energy consuming’ because she had to take of the Philippines. Jules Madrid near future and can result in greater effort in Used in Specific Barangay in Gumaca, Quezon also presented six research papers during Lao, assigned at the Nursing and Pharmacy exams for three subjects. Julian, on the other developing antimicrobials. The event gathered Province, Philippines by Sheena Bulahao, the convention. With this continuing active section, passed the Librarian Licensure hand, said that the recent exam was easier pharmacists from all over the country to Kristine Iranzo, Michelle Mercado, Veronica participation, the college is now making a Examination administered last September than the first one he took, explaining that he strengthen fellowships, share knowledge Nogaliza, Ms. Bayro, and Mr. Obel; In Vitro commitment to produce quality researches. 20 and 21, 2016. made it because of his work experience. Assessment of Antidiabetic and Free Radical Christel Luna/Arianne Olmedo

14 | The Adamson News Vol 18 No.1 June - October 2016 | 15 Dare to Dream: UAAP Season 79 kicks off

The Soaring Falcons make their way to UST’s Arch of the Centuries during the opening ceremonies (left); The AdU Pep Squad leave behind their pompoms to compete in the first UAAP ballroom dancing competition (right).

Once again the premier collegiate league in Fr. Herminio Dagohoy, O.P. said during his a podium finish as the University of the the Philippines is back to showcase the talents opening speech. Philippines (UP) Ballroom Formation Team of student-athletes. was declared the inaugural champion in We Dare to Dream, the official theme song that category with a final score of 92.48%. UAAP Season 79, with the theme Dare to of the season composed by Irineo Hernandez The UST Sinag Ballroom Dance Company Dream, kicked off with opening ceremonies and sung by Neil Morales, was also introduced. finished second with a score of 91.66% while held inside the University of Santo Tomas UST Men’s Basketball shooting guard Louie the University of the East Warriors Dance (UST) campus last September 3, 2016. Vigil led the oath of sportsmanship for the Sport team completed the podium finishers University presidents, members of the UAAP student athletes. with 84.22%. Board of Trustees and athletes from the league’s eight member-schools passed through the Prior to the opening ceremonies, the first- In the Standard Ballroom category that Arch of the Centuries in a ceremonial walk ever UAAP Ballroom Dancing Competition featured Waltz, Tango and Quickstep, the UP that is also a tradition of UST freshmen. They was held at the nearby Quadricentennial Ballroom Formation Team again emerged as received a warm welcome from an audience Pavilion. The contest was divided into Latin champion with a score 94.3% while the UST composed mostly of students and alumni of American Dance and Standard Ballroom Sinag Ballroom Dance Company bagged the the host school. categories. second place recognition with a final score of 92.1%. De La Salle University Dance “Once again student-athletes from eight The Adamson Pep Squad was among the Sports Blitz got a final score of 87% to round participating school are now here because seven schools that participated in the Latin up the winners in the category which was they want to be winners, heroes and American Dance category, which featured participated in by only three schools. champions. They dare to dream. May Season the Cha-cha, Rumba, and Jive. Unfortunately, Mark Joseph F. Ramos 79 make those dreams happen,” UST the Adamson Pep Squad could not secure Falcons fight their hearts out in UAAP beach volley tourney The Adamson Soaring Falcons men’s and Melgar and Yude split their opening day Marck Espejo and Ish Polvorosa of Ateneo, women’s beach volleyball teams once again assignments as they picked up a 21-18, 24- 18-21, 26-24, 16-14. They also found La played hard in the sand court as the UAAP 22 victory over UP’s Alfred Valbuena and Salle’s Wayne Marco and Cris Dumago an Season 79 beach volleyball competition Wendel Miguel but lost to FEU’s Jude Garcia easy picking, 21-13,21-15 in their October 3 unfolded at the Sands by the Bay at SM Mall and Richard Solis, 18-21, 19-21. Melgar and play date. Later in the day, eventual champion of Asia, Pasay City last October 1-9, 2016. Yude once again picked up contrasting results Kris Guzman and Anthony Arbasto of in their October 2 games as they suffered a University of Santo Tomas swept their Rence Melgar and John Philip Yude made 19-21, 17-21 setback against NU’s Madzlan Adamson counterparts 12-21, 17-21. Gampong and Fauzi Ismail but snatched a up the men’s team while Jessica Galanza and Continue to page 15 Bernadette Flora suited up for the women’s. huge victory against the defending champion