bored and boring so, what does Atty. Mari do for fun and to stay in the swim of things? She paints, does crafts, plays the pia- no-violin and drums, is an award-winning photographer, uses a recurve bow with a draw weight of 26 lbs. and tries to shoot 300 arrows a month at 15 yards up targets and packs a 9mm Glock 19 Generation 4 pistol for gun target practice. Oh and she, her faculty and the Uni- versity Management intend to keep steering the top-notch College towards the head of the line of the country’s top law institutions in the years to come. VOL. 2, NO. 6 INTRAMUROS, MANILA DECEMBER 2017 Already it’s been awarded the Center of Excellence for two years running and ranked first among top law schools by the Legal Edu- cation Board, but who’s counting? Czieloh Jomea Villajin Makes the Cut (public relations junior is selected as one of 80 participants to the 2018 Ayala Young Leaders Congress) by Kelly B. Vergel de Dios

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“What, her again?!” to eighty following the toughest round of

panel interviews conducted by executives of Celebrants That was my initial reaction when I read the Ayala Group of Companies and by senior the letter Ayala Young Leaders Program Di- AYLC alumni so, there was nothing ‘lucky’ rector John Philip Orbeta sent the PLM Pres- THE COLLEGE OF LAW ACCEPTANCE about that. ident following the last and deciding phase of The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila College of Acceptance to the college will be based on the If anything her triumph was the result Law (PLM-CL) formally opened its doors in School satisfaction of the following: the selection process for the AYLC. Year 1989-1990. Resolution No. 1329, dated April of extremely hard work. 18, 1989, of the Board of Regents authorized the 1. Compliance with admission requirements. Let me just emphasize that I don’t mean First, there were the questions she had establishment of a College of Law in the university 2. Submission of required documents. and approving thereat a curriculum for the first year 3. Passing of the College of Law Admissions that in a bad way. to answer online about organizations she was level. During its deliberation, the board agreed that Test (CLAT). It’s just that I’ve seen that name before the College of Law should primarily promote social 4. Personal interview and evaluation by the affiliated with, her position and role in each, justice through legal education. It is along this line Committee on Admissions. … several times before, in fact. that the curriculum was developed. problems she encountered within each and PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS Wasn’t she the girl we featured in a On April 2, 1990, the Board of Regents approved how she resolved them and which ones she felt the curriculum for the second, third, and fourth year 1. Submit requirements to the College for boxed news clip of the September 2017 issue levels based on DECS Order No. 27, Series of 1989 Committee on Admission and for interview to helped shape her and why. (Standard Law Curriculum). make initial screening according to the criteria for having placed first in an on-the-spot essay on admission. Then there were the odd summer jobs The First Dean of the College of Law was Atty. 2. Application form is issued to applicants who writing contest at an international assembly of MA. LEONORA V. DE JESUS Serafin V.C. Guingona who was appointed as meet the criteria for admission and completed that honed her self-confidence, her chutzpah, Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals. documents are returned. youth for UNESCO? University President 3. Pay the non-refundable CLAT fee at the like being home tutor to a bright slip of a girl REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE Cashier’s Office. Can’t say it’s second time lucky in her for three straight years running, a stint at a December 29 COLLEGE OF LAW 4. Submit filled-up application form together with requirements. case because Czieloh had to vie for that slot call-center, becoming part of a special pro- 1. A general Weighted Average (GWA) of at 5. Applicant who passes the CLAT will be along with more than six hundred other nom- least 2.00 or (84%) in the bachelor’s informed of the date of interview. Non- gram for the employment of students (spes) at ELLA E. VALENCERINA, degree. response within five (5) days and/or his/her 2. Applicants must have earned 18 units of non-appearance will cause forfeiture of slot in the manila city library, working as student as- Head Executive Assistant English, 6 units of Mathematics, 18 units the College. of Social Science subjects. Applicants 6. Qualified applicants will be informed of sistant at FEU checking students’ journals and December 16 lacking units must satisfy these enrollment schedule. The list of successful requirements during summer before they freshmen will be posted in the College of Law. making chief girl scout after pitching a medal are allowed admission. PLM Rocks@50 3. Manila residency as evidenced by the scheme for a community in Dagonoy, Sin- CARMELO B. DELA CRUZ applicant’s voter’s ID/certification, and a -o0o- Barangay certification (for Manila's partial t is that time of year when we feel bless- headed the Christmas party preparations galong where she immersed herself from six Vice President for Administration scholars only). Non-residents of Manila VERY IMPORTANT: ed and are happiest. Some say it is the together with committee members: Roos- months to a year teaching its children about may apply as regular full-paying students. I December 28 4. Official Transcript of Records (TOR) from The Committee on Admission reserves the their cultural heritage including traditional or a recognized university or college. right to deny the admission of an applicant if the most wonderful time of the year, when evelt D. Dominguez, Nanette E. Laurente, 5. Any government-issued ID (competent above requirements and all other admission criteria everyone is ready to party! The party Dina C. Mendez, Margielou Peralta, An- indigenous games like piko and shato they no evidence of identification) and/or CTC. are not satisfactorily complied with. HECTOR L. HOFILEÑA, 6. Income tax return of applicant or the committee headed by Randy Nunez, Vice chela U. Biag, Atty. Relson P. Moral, Arch longer play in the internet age, folk songs and applicant’s parent from the year prior to Admission decision will be based on the the date of application. result of the evaluation of all the required President for Finance and Planning, and Antonio D. Nudas III, Dr. Apple Saguing, dances. Dean of Graduate School of Law 7. Two (2) recent passport size, identical documents, as well as the entrance examination and colored photos. the interview. The Committee on Admission shall his group know just how with this year’s Norliza M. Nordan, Ma. Aurora B. Lalic Her involvement in the scouting move- December 30 8. A letter of recommendation from the Dean submit to the Dean of the College its or Head of former school recommendation for his review and final PLM employees’ theme - PLM Rocks@50! and Marian Gutierrez while Engr. Bryan ment would eventually lead to her being recommendation to the President of the University. Gulapa helped document the prizes that named the 2016 National Outstanding Girl * NOTE: Any evidence of fraud, misrepresentation, NON-RESIDENTS of Manila may apply as or non-disclosure by the applicant of any MEET THE COMMITTEE were to be had in the contests and raffle Scout and a weeklong trip to a camp in Ti- FULL PAYING students. information relative to the requirements shall be ground for the cancellation of his admission or Chairperson VP Nuñez, and AVP Ms. draw. perary, Ireland to imbibe its rich culture and enrollment. Andrea Solomon of the same office, spear-

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PLM Profile: Meet CL Dean Marisol DL. Anenias of the #1 Law School in the country 8 I PLM TODAY I DECEMBER 2017 PLM Rocks@50 – A Christmas Celebration A lot of people helped put this Linking Generations: A Parenting Seminar event together to produce a remarkable evening for ev- By: Luis S. Cruda eryone. President De Jesus The main objective of this outreach seminar provided the direction on is to bridge the generations and strengthen how the party should unfold the family relationship. Professor Lalaine Isip, calling the committee to sev- the principal of PLM Senior High School was eral meetings before the main the guest speaker; she discussed the different event and even during. types of parenting styles and tackled the cul- ture of the youth. Professor Isip conducted THE PROGRAM some focus group discussions; the parents The PLM Community attend- were actively sharing some of their experienc- ed a thanksgiving mass at the es and agreeing with what the speaker talked University Chapel – the Shrine he College of Humanities, Arts and So- 655 Intramuros, Manila on December 8, 2017. about. Truly, the parents were relating to the of Jesus the Divine Teacher – Tcial Sciences Student Council (CHASS This outreach seminar had a total of 28 par- topic and learning from it. After the award- to get the ball rolling on De- SC) for A.Y. 2017-2018 together with their ticipating parents from the said barangay. The ing of certificate and token of appreciation to cember 14 (party day)and to adviser Professor Jonathan Erfe, conducted activity aims to give an explanation to parents the barangay and the speaker, parents thanked give thanks and celebrate the an outreach seminar entitled “Linking Gen- on why the young generation behaves differ- Professor Isip and the organizers, certificate of reason for the season and pray erations: A Parenting Seminar” at barangay ently compared to the youth during their time. attendance and snacks were distributed after for a blessed year of many ac- the activity. complishments and exciting changes in the University. PLM Profile:CL Dean Marisol DL Anenias The Christmas party was a By: Kelly Vergel de Dios mix of band jamming, dance they may better under- When I looked at the girl in the white contests, and of course a lot stand the law for public dress shirt, blue denims and oversized design- of fun! The Nonpareil band The night’s emcee-hosts Dean Romero and Contestants from various offices and colleges interest. er bag fleshing out the Management Team’s rocked the house down with a mix of classic Eng. Denvert Pangayao announced a surprise also showcased their talents in dance and lip The College of idea for the legal aid clinic in a PowerPoint rock including the well received Satisfaction performance – one of many that evening – by sync with well choreographed moves and Law’s mobile legal aid presentation, I was suitably impressed. by the Rolling Stones and Frankie Valli’s big- the Greenhouse Singers composed of Jobert great numbers. clinic sees its students So young and already a Dean of one gest hit Going Out of my Head. Vasquez, Roger Laurente and Dindo Corpuz. dispensing legal aid in of the University’s top-performing Colleges The group – with the special participation of A lot of the participants took the time and some of the poorest sec- – and appointed to the post by no less than Different groups from the colleges and ad- consultant Menggie Cobarrubias – serenaded effort to dress up in keeping with the night’s tions of Pandacan, Ton- PLM’s first female President – Dr. Ma. Leono- ministration joined the contests, strutted and the crowd with a Lettermen medley (Goin’ glam rock theme which was a delight to wit- do and Sampaloc. ra De Jesus (albeit by the acting university wiggled to different Pinoy and foreign rock Out of my Head/Can’t Take My Eyes Off You), ness. The UAC was turned into a sea of black In mid February president at the time, Renato Oliveros). music. PLM’s “Satisfaction” entry to the Ma- Dave Clark Five’s Because and Hurting Inside leather, boots, tight jeans and fishnet stock- or early March, it is set Dean Anenias broke through a glass nila City Hall Lip Sync competition was per- and CSNY’s “Our House.” ings. to open its first Legal Aid ceiling of sorts herself at the PLM when she formed again for the enjoyment of the PLM Clinic on campus as well. became the first and youngest female lawyer Community by Dean Jimmy Romero as Mick Another surprise number came from PLM WINNERS The office will provide to be appointed to the position on September Jagger together with Dr. Benjamin Espiritu on Executives: EVP Joe Silerio, VP Ruffy Abuda, A lot of prizes were raffled off: appliances, cash free legal services insti- 4, 2015. rhythm guitar, VP Nuñez on lead guitar, Arch. College of Law Dean Atty. Marisol DL. Anenias VP Marlo Dela Cruz, VP Gil Evasco and VP prizes, laptops, grocery baskets, rice cookers, tutionalized in the uni- The break came eight years after she Nudas on bass, Prof. Avila on keyboard and Nuñez as they lip synced and performed the electric fans, convection ovens, guitars, gas versity system and will joined the University to teach bar subjects. Meynard Nuguid on Drums. Hagibis’ song – KATAWAN! With the special stoves and a microwave oven to name a few. hen people think of the Pamantasan initially run for a month On her first year at the PLM – 2007 - participation of Public Affairs VP Kelly Vergel The cash prizes that were given away that eve- ng Lungsod ng Maynila in Intramuros, serving PLM employees as a pilot test. It will she made University Secretary and Secretary HIGHLIGHTS W de Dios who sashayed through the stage as the ning included: 33 winners of P1,000.00, 10 one of the first things that comes to mind is its be housed at the second floor of the Gusaling to the Board of Regents while concurrently The Nonpareil band was really the key to male VPs lip synced the lines “katawan, ka- winners of P5,000.00, 5 winners of P10,000.00. top-notch College of Law. Katipunan and will be open to receive “cli- holding the position of college secretary of the keeping the party going. Nearly all of the PLM tawan, katawan, katawan ohhh, katawan!” It There were 2 winners of P15,000.00 won by In fact, on December 9, the Legal Ed- ents” from 9am-6pm on weekdays. College of Law. employees got up and danced to the catchy was indeed a special performance that showed Mr. Emmanuel Alejo (PRMIG) and Olivia ucation Board again ranked it first among If it does well and completes all the re- Three years later, she made Associ- beat of extended versions of 1970s disco hits. University officers knew how to have fun! Rodriquez (CM). The luckiest man was Mr. all law schools in the country, for first-time quirements for accreditation – PLM law stu- ate Dean under the watch of then University Even President Ma. Leonora V. De Jesus, Joseval Borja (CET) who won the most covet- examinees in the 2016 Bar examinations. Its dents can start earning academic credits while President Adel Tamano. Chairman Benjamin Espiritu and the VPs and Ms. Kristel Herrera rendered and belted two ed cash prize of P20,000.00. one hundred percent passing rate is the first in operating and maintaining the legal aid clinic. While she was moving up the academ- Deans were spotted on the dance floor, others songs (Rihanna’s Flashlight and Minnie Rip- PLM’s 27 year history. It’s the best kind of immersion to un- ic ladder, Atty. Anenias kept busy: she helped even led a conga line and a line dance (cho- erton’s Lovin’ You) for the crowd who was in The most desired items that evening were Carrying on the tradition of PLM Law dergo next to hands-on immersion with expo- produce a thesis manual for the CL’s fledgling reographed dance with a repeated sequence awe and admiration of her wonderful singing 2 units of Lenovo laptops won by Khatalyn Deans before her, Atty. Marisol Anenias says sure to actual legal cases in a real courtroom Juris Doctor program, overhauled the student of steps in which a group of people dance in voice and range. Mata (CET) and Gina Arcaya (JO-Janitorial). the CL practices the Moot Court system to and it allows students to get involved with the manual and drafted the university research one or more lines or rows, all facing in the You could feel the anticipation of the people sharpen the competence and proficiency of its local community and increases their sense policy. She also helped organize the Pride Hall same direction and executing the same steps Then EVP Silerio jammed with the Nonpareil while the stubs were being drawn. You could students as part of its Juris Doctor curriculum. of social responsibility when they provide and was pivotal in the creation of the first pub- at the same time.) Seen leading a line dance at band and got everyone to sway with the song hear the screams of those who won the items Moot Court or mock court is learning the community with basic services like legal lic affairs and information office – the evolved one time or another were Dr. Che Biag, Dean “Sway” by Michael Bublé. Our EVP sure can almost immediately after the announcement by immersion or by allowing law students to consultation and advice, drafting of affidavits version of which I now head. Clydelle Rondaris and Dean Gina Opiniano. sing. of the stub number. argue imaginary cases for practice. and notarial services under the supervision of But you know what they say: without The course includes the Legal Intern- a clinic director and other attorneys on detail time off from work, a person becomes both ship Program which aims to expose students there. to actual legal problems in the field so that (con’t on page 8) 2 I PLM TODAY I DECEMBER 2017 DECEMBER 2017 I PLM TODAY I 7 a country like Syria or Afghanistan or parts The lantern making contest winners were also outfits and listed up for the contest could win ical Therapy for giving of their time and effort Czieloh Jomea Villajin Makes the Cut of the Philippines that direly need but seldom awarded during the Christmas party. The Col- the award. While everyone had their favorites, to participate and wow the crowd. The College (public relations junior is selected as one of 80 participants to the 2018 get, help of any kind. lege of Architecture and Urban Planning and the judges got to decide who would get the ti- of Science bagged the 3rd prize, the Office of Ayala Young Leaders Congress) But why a dangerous posting? She says the College of Engineering and Technology tle. Ultimately, Danilo Sanchez (OUSec), who the Vice President for Finance was 2nd, and it’s because she feels it’s where she can do the won consolation prizes. The Office of the Vice resembled Joey Pepe Smith, an icon of Pinoy the Human Resource Development Office and by Kelly B. Vergel de Dios (from page 1) most good and help people the best. President for Finance won 3rd, Internal Audit Rock, got the title PLM Rock and Roll guy and VPA group emerged as the 1st Prize winner! “My heart is in the service, “ she ex- got the 2nd Prize, and the College of Physical Jonalyn Lee (OVPA) for PLM Rock and Roll gal. The night ended with more dancing courtesy expand her network of contacts even more. Young Leaders Camp in her sophomore year plains. Therapy was declared the winner. of the Nonpaeil band and male vocalist Boy The Ayala interviewers must have liked – a program like AYLC that seeks to gather To seek a dangerous posting, to will- 6 contestants battled for the PLM production Mendez who tirelessly provided the non- her answers to both the online and panel in- underserved but deserving students who are ingly accept a risk in service to one’s country PLM employees showed they knew how to sa- competition (PLM, Its Showtime), 3 consola- stop disco numbers and everyone went home terview questions and must have been thor- active community youth leaders and involve over a cushy job – that’s inspiring in one so shay when the spot was on for the PLM Rock tion prizes were given to the Office of the Uni- happy still dancing off to the parking lot and oughly impressed with her strong leadership them in a free three-day youth camp and young. & Roll Guy and Gal. Contestants paraded in versity Legal Counsel, the Office of Guidance out the PLM gates at way past eleven. Whatta track record and dedicated involvement in the workshop. PLM has certainly taught her well. costume to the enjoyment of the crowd. Only and Testing Services and the College of Phys- night! service of her school, student organizations That was the dry run or the icing. And Ayala has chosen wisely to include those who had striking Rock and Roll glam and community for aside from the UNESCO This one is the cake. her in its leadership congress. essay-writing contest she won, she also hap- From this Congress – that will be held As the words inscribed on the lower pens to be Director General of the PLM UN- from February 20-23 at the Lima Park Hotel portion of its emblem – Karunungan, Kaun- ESCO Club and is part of the Magwayen Cre- in Batangas – Czieloh is also hoping to help laran, Kadakilaan – so does Czieloh choose to gift-giving and the launching of PLMSFI’s ative Scholars Guild who wrote and played the organize a Congress with her network of stu- live her life. Joyfully Sharing Life! commemorative magazine ‘Celebrating Grat- itude.’ lead role in the 2017 staging of the play Lili dent-leader friends developed through the In Latin – Sapienta. Progreso. Magni- (the PLMSFI Celebrates its 18th Anniversary with a Hawaiian Luau) which is based on the life and times of Martial various leadership activities she’s busied her- tudo. The evening of fellowship and camara- Law martyr and PLM student Liliosa Hilao. self with over the years. You go, girl. derie is probably best summed up by some- he PLM Scholars Foundation, Inc. ush- nials of scholars from as far back as 2002 to the It might have also helped that Czieloh And her ultimate destination after The world awaits. thing trustee Marcelina Refugido-Casipit ered in December with leis and flowered present batch of thirty eight: among them a se- was the University’s delegate to the ARC graduation? An ambassadorship. hopefully in T -- once a scholar herself -- said to the pres- frocks and shirts over dinner at the PRMEC. nior desk editor at CNN-Philippines, an appli- ent PLMSFI scholars from “one who has been At least seventy trustees and scholars cation development analyst at ACCENTURE, there:” old and new turned up for a Hawaiian Luau an officer at SGV, another at Deloitte who “I know you want to free yourselves Sciences Student Council (CHASS SC)’s an- to celebrate its coming of age with gratitude. started as children of a single parent down on from the tangles of poverty. You very well CHASS Abot Kamay nual activity entitled “Blue Ravens In Action” PLMSFI President Terry Galvante her luck, a factory worker, a rag-maker who know that education is the key. But the key By: Luis Cruda (BRIA) extended help to the victims of the said (PLM batch 1967) described the gathering as a sold his wares on the street but who were nev- cannot by itself move, turn and click. First, fire Last December 8, 2017. BRIA is a college reunion, Christmas party and anniversary cel- ertheless diligent students who dared to dream it needs your will, determination and focus. t around 4:50PM (August 18, 2017) a wide competition of blocks that will compete ebration all rolled into one (aside from being a big. Second, the support of those who love you, Afire incident transpired at Barangay 704 through donation of certain materials. This chance to get all dressed up!) including us here at PLMSFI. And third, zone 77 District 5 near Leveriza, Manila. The year’s category is Pre-loved clothes and Hy- “That’s why on our invitation it says the grace of the Almighty. Poverty not- cause of the fire is still under investigation by giene materials for the fire victims. CHASS SC “Aloha!” because the word means a lot of withstanding, hold your head up high. Be NDRRMC. A total of 250 families were vic- decided to help barangay 704, through BRIA, things and is used in greetings and farewells proud. And be a benefactor yourself.” tims of the fire and evacuated to the Baran- the CHASS SC was able to donate 17 eco-bags but it means even more because the word “For inspiration and example, you gay Amadome covered court. It was reported of pre-loved clothes and brand new hygiene holds within itself all one needs to know to need not go far. Do not forget those who that 125 house were affected by the incident. materials. Together with the CHASS SC Ad- interact rightfully in the world -- to ‘come love you – your parents, fellow students, The estimated cost of damage was placed at viser, Prof. Jonathan Erfe and students, the foreward, be in unity and harmony with your benefactors and even those impossible 1,000,000.00php. Because of this incident, project was a success. real self, God and mankind’ – or ‘joyfully professors. You are on track. You might the College of Humanities, Arts and Social sharing life.” not exactly find your pot of gold at the Which, concisely, defines what the end of the rainbow but you are on track. PLMSFI is. Remember, it’s the journey more than the first project, the LS culminated the month of The PLMSFI President remembers destination.” “Tis the Season to Share, Serve and Delight” December with its new project of a Christ- that in 1999 when the Securities and Ex- “Life is caring for others. It is joy by Prof. Neil Gamus Two major service events were orga- mas Party and Gift Giving –for the children chance Commission released its certificate of and love shared. Not worldly possessions, nized to serve the students and employees of PLM Security and Janitorial personnel. registration – the group was filled with trep- not lofty titles, but lives you have touched, hristmas is a popular time for exchang- here at the PLM. Since it is only a month old Shed 12 was again chosen to be the venue of idation because they did not know if they helped and made happy.” Cing gifts with our family and friends, after the opening of the second semester for the Christmas Party and Gift Giving. On the were going to be able to sustain their scholar- This is the deeper meaning of Aloha. co-workers and loved ones. Last December 2017-2018, the LS organized a free book cov- date of the event in December 16 the shed was ship program. At the time, all the money they “Nature is continuously and gener- 2017, the Lightbearer Society (LS-PLM) cel- ering and bookmark giving to students from well decorated with colorful balloons and the had was just enough to cover the allowances ously giving to satisfy our needs and fulfill ebrated the occasion through a service event different colleges and administrative staff log aura and spirit of Christmas can be felt with of eleven bright but struggling students at the our wishes. But here is also a meaning of that aimed to deliver its objectives of helping books. The event ran from December 6 to the smiles and joy of each child and his/her university. give and take. Just as the rising swells of the University in providing noble and selfless December 9, the service hours started at 9 in parents who participated in games and fun But every time they meet with new the sea recede to gain renewed energy, Na- services to its stakeholders – students, employ- the morning up to 5 in the afternoon at Shed filled activities hosted by a clown. Before the students seeking sponsorship and listen to The PLM Scholar’s Foundation Inc. (PLMSFI) 18th Anniversary and Homecoming ture must also ‘recede’ to renew itself and ees and community in Intramuros. 12 near Gusaling Lacson. During the service party ended, each child received a Christmas their stories, the trepidation all but disappear The trustees gathered around them like give strength to the foundation of our reality. The Light Bearer Society is an accredit- event, members and officers of the LS covered gift from the LBS and food was served and and is replaced by confidence, hope and op- the proud guardians or parents that they were So just as Nature gives of itself to us, we must ed non-academic organization in PLM and its books and gave out bookmarks with zest and enjoyed by everyone who attended the Christ- timism. or presently are, thinking to themselves how give of ourselves back to Nature.” objective is to train its members to be future enthusiasm. mas party. As the December 2 night unfolded, the PLMSFI had truly come of age. In short - beneficiary now, benefactor leaders, deliver services and foster camarade- Hitting two birds with one stone be- It is true that serving others especially guests listened to the heart-warming testimo- There were games, a raffle of prizes, tomorrow. - Kelly Vergel de Dios rie with the different academic and non-aca- came the inspiration of LS officers to launch the less privileged is a selfless act that should demic organizations in the University. its second activity. After the success of its be done not only during the Christmas sea- son but every day. In fact, Lightbearers feel it should be a way of life. 6 I PLM TODAY I DECEMBER 2017 DECEMBER 2017 I PLM TODAY I 3 cheers. Then, the game Jackpot and Poy com- BSSW IV-1, who performed as Ariana Grande 3rd Grand Alumni Homecoming of the PLM College College Day Report menced, with each team fielding 5 representa- and Nicki Minaj. Each pair received a certificate tives. The winner for this is BMC IV-1 PR. and the winners got a trophy. of Medicine: A Community Service Diaspora he College of Humanities, Arts and Social Kasya at Kinaya was the next, wherein December 12, 2017 marked the second TSciences (CHASS) celebrated its second each team did strategies to achieve the instruc- day of the celebration. CHASS Euphony 2017 By Kelly B. Vergel de Dios anniversary with the theme “Celebrating Suc- tion given, and BMC IV-1 PR and BMC IV-3 started at 2pm, wherein students composed a cess: CHASS 2nd Anniversary Celebration”. The were the finalists. song for CHASS in line with the theme “Cel- So there I was on that rainy Sunday alumni who made Philippine Medical Associa- two-day event was held on December 11 and 12 The tradition of CHASS in every anni- ebrating Solidarity and Unity through Music”. afternoon (they had to move the tables from tion Governor in their respective regions…and and was led by the CHASS Student Council. versary is the Boodle Fight. Everyone gathered The group, PATRODEI(RA)2 from BAC III-2 the courtyard of Father Blanco’s Garden - those who like Dr. Deniega count among the The first day started with a thanksgiving at the Tanghalang Bayan (TB) for the free-for- was adjudged the winner. named after Fr. Manuel Blanco, the father of diaspora of PLM College of Medicine graduates mass at 8 in the morning. As part of the tradition all. Each block contributed a dish and rice to the Afterwards, the most awaited Night of Philippine botany – into the covered walk currently making their mark elsewhere in the of the College of Mass Communication, which potluck spread that was shared by everyone. the Ravens. It started with the last competition because it rained three hours earlier). The world. is now Department of Mass Communication, The CHASS Faculty Recognition Pro- Misc Q&A. This competition tested the wit and venue is located behind the San Agustin I observed the quiet dignity of Dr. Pala- the commemoration of journalists who were gram, headed by Prof. Jonathan Erfe, CHASS confidence of the students by makes them an- Church and Museum. zo’s parents as doctors in the chapel deferentially killed in the Maguindanao massacre followed. SC Adviser, was held place at the Justo Albert swer tricky questions in the first round, then The celebration – hosted by the silver made way for them at the head of the queue to Dean Risa P. Asuncion gave her welcome re- Auditorium (JAA). Awards and recognition serious questions in the finals. Rolando Guieb, ICTO VP Garry de Gracia, Dean jubilarians (batch 1992) this year – began receive Holy Communion during the alumni marks during the anniversary of CHASS while were given to the faculty and staff, for notable Jr. from BMC IV-2 was named the winner. Also Angeline Alabastro, and Public with a mass at the seminary chapel of San mass and shared their triumph in their daugh- students, faculty, and staff gathered at the Uni- Affairs VP Kelly Vergel de Dios accomplishments. part of the Night of the Ravens was the award- Agustin with no less than the curator of ter’s supreme sacrifice that a simple marker now versity Activity Center (UAC). Afterwards, a Before ending the first day, a Lip Sync ing of the winners for all the competitions in the Museum as celebrant, then the alumni commemorates at the CM floor of the Gusaling series of games and activities took place. Battle Duo followed. As the highlight of the day, the college day celebration. repaired to the dining hall with its lambent Bagatsing -- for future medical graduates to Each block, together with the assigned four (4) pairs competed, performing the song . lamps and growing hum of conversation as celebrate, honor and strive to emulate. faculty and staff, performed their respective of the chosen artist. The winners were from alumni from 1987 to 2016 caught up with To the College of Medicine alumni I say, one another. pay it forward – not that many of their numbers There were several speakers that night don’t already – I’m just pushing the enve- including Dr. Allan Hilario of Batch 1992 and lope and urging them to keep the alumni fire PARA LA MUSICA PRESENTS PREDIS OF ST. PLM College of Medicine Dean Angeline Al- burning, to always take pride in their University abastro and the common thread through all and profession, to always practice resilience, their speeches (mine included) was apprecia- compassion and dedication in everything they Alumni President Frederick Loyola tion of their work (special awards went out to do and to never lose the common touch. SCHOLASTICA COLLEGE SCHOOL OF MUSIC and Asst. Dean Teresita Brion a selected few who demonstrated exceptional Keep fighting the good fight. Non sibi proned by the monumental Manila Ca- world folk songs. PREDIS had sub-group- achievements and outstanding contributions sed omnibus . hen the PLM President asked me to Athedral to the front, the historical Gober- ings that played two music pieces each: in their chosen field: Rose Anna Banal, Elea- nadorcillo to the left and Ayuntamiento to the the Cello Ensemble, Violin Groups A, B Wrepresent her at the alumni dinner of the nor Galvez , Frederick Loyola, Gaerlan Inciong, Pamantasan Medical Graduates Association, right, the “Para La Musica” (PLM) Concert Se- and C (grouped from beginners to most Maria Hilda Bucu and Charmaine Ann Rabago) ries featuring PREDIS (Philippine Research for advanced violin students), a String Quar- Inc. on December 10, a Sunday, as she was still and a call for continued support to the College recovering from a mild case of the flu – I froze. Developing Instrumental Soloists) of St. Scho- tet, the Chamber Orchestra and finally, a and the University in terms of equipment, facil- lastica’s College School of Music unfolded on joint Predis Kids and Teachers ensemble Uh-oh, I thought, does this involve ities, books, additional funding for the review talking in front of a group of people? December 7, 2017 at the scenic Plaza Roma in with the Chamber Orchestra. classes as well as provisions for their scholars Intramuros. Incidentally, PREDIS is com- Don’t get me wrong: I’d do anything (six from batch ’92 alone). Editor-in-Chief This penultimate concert in the series for posed of young musicians (ages 4-25) in the line of duty including step in front of a As I looked around and picked out speeding train if it came to that but when I have Rachel B. Vergel De Dios 2017 presented the young, talented violin and who are trained and inspired to become familiar faces in the crowd – my co-VP Garry cello students and music mentors of PREDIS. professional musicians as concert soloists, to talk in front of an audience – I sweat rivulets, de Gracia of ICTO (who came to give me moral I shake, my mouth goes dry, my heart pounds, I Writer Facilitated by the Intramuros Administration chamber performers and professional or- support, yay!), Drs. Alabastro and Brion from Harold Perfecto R. Galang (IA) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) in chestra players. Co-founded in 1985 by have trouble breathing – I fall apart! the College of Medicine, Dr. Anna Mariano, Dr. In other words, I have a really bad case collaboration with the Pamantasan ng Lungsod the late Prof. Basilio “Billy” Manalo and Rey Salinel who I recognized from television Contributors ng Maynila (PLM) through its Office of the Vice Sr. Mary Placid Abejo, PREDIS holds its of stage fright that’s got worse over the years. Luis S. Cruda (DZRJ) and a new friend I made – Dr. Rachel President for Public Affairs (OVPPA) and the lessons, group classes, rehearsals and per- But I was able to calm my nerves sufficiently to Neil B. Gamus Melendez-Deniega (who is currently based in Presidential Committee on Arts, Culture and call the alumni president, Dr. Frederick Loyola, Lainna P. Ko formances at the St. Scholastica’s School of Brussels, Belgium) – my heart swelled with Sports (PCACS). Music. It has produced an illustrious list of and ask him whether I was required to make a pride at what Dr. Deniega described as PLM speech. Photographer The program started with Welcome Re- alumni who have distinguished here and doctors’ inherent sense of community service Jonathan F. Flores marks by Arch. Gil Evasco, the Vice President abroad. I was. (she does community work wherever her hus- When he told me how many alumni they for Academic Affairs of the Pamantsan ng Lung- Their repertoire included Henry band, who is Consul General at the Philippine Lay-out Artist were expecting (250-300) to attend, however, I sod ng Maynila, emphasizing the universality of Purcell’s Hornpipe, an English carol We Embassy is posted so, Singapore, Japan and now Jericho Vincent M. Bautista pulled myself together because it was too good music and the importance of historic Intramur- Wish You a Merry Christmas, J. Brahms’ Brussels and Luxembourg), the same concern os as a cross section of Philippine economy, Hungarian Dance, a German carol O Tan- a chance to pass up to pitch for the upcoming Editorial Coordinator passion and deep understanding of their music that cost Dr. Ma. Emma Palazo (batch 1987) arts and crafts. After which the PLM Executive nenbaum, A. Vivaldi’s Concerto for 4 Violins in alumni event at the University (February 2018), Lainna P. Ko resulting to a standing ovation from the appre- her life in a plane crash while en route to her Chorale sang Pasko Na Naman, a composition B Minor and Cello, L. Anderson’s Sleigh Ride, populating the alumni registry (www.plm.edu. award-winning NGO “Botika Binhi” (providing ciative audience. ph/ars) of the last 50 years and increasing the of Philippine National Artist for Music Felipe de A. Buenaventura’s Pagsasaya, J. S. Bach’s Air in Surely, it was a most memorable perfor- access to cheaper medicines for the poor) in The PLM Today is published by the Office of the Leon Sr., under the baton of Prof. Maribel Mi- G and Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, W. A. College of Medicine’s scholarship providers the mountains of Nueva Vizcaya in 1999… the Vice President for Public Affairs with office address mance in a most historical and beautiful setting! from among the attendees. at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, General guel-Ararao. Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, and Fusion, Here’s looking forward to another prom- Luna cor. Muralla St. Intramuros,Manila. For in- For this concert, PREDIS performed a compendium of well-loved folksongs from ising year of great performances. - Harold Per- quiries or information, please call 02-526-6842 or choice string music consisting of Christmas around the world. email us at [email protected]. fecto Galang carols, classical masterpieces, and Filipino and The PREDIS played with much elan,

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