OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF U.P. VISAYAS January - February 2017 Vol. 21 No. 1 Read UPViews online at www.upv.edu.ph UP Visayas marks 70 years of UP presence in Iloilo

A jubilant opening program fopr the celebration of 70 years of UP Presence in Iloilo. Photo credit: Gian Niño Genoveza “I am here to tell you, that I love the intimidated. We know how to fight. We Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick has accomplished during his University of the Philippines,” says work for the Filipino people, We should Mabilog, who is also an alumnus (UP administration. Iloilo Provincial Governor Arthur never stop working especially for the High School in Iloilo), also graced the It was fitting that the Opening Defensor during the Opening Program poor,” emphasized the Governor. event. He commended UP Iloilo’s role Program was held in front of the main of the week-long celebration of the He also said that “UP never sleeps, in the development of Iloilo City to entrance of the Main Building of the City “70th Anniversary of the UP Presence because it is always at the forefront of become one of the most livable cities of campus for it was here that the history in Iloilo”. It was held on February 20, the burning issues of the day, devotes the country. Meanwhile, Mayor Macario of the UP presence in Iloilo started back 2017 at the UP Visayas Iloilo City itself to continuously discovering new Napulan of the Municipality of Miagao in 1947. The Main Building used to be campus. knowledge and is ever conscious of its where the main campus of UP Iloilo the Iloilo City Hall but was donated to It was an apt introduction from the role in national development”. (now called UP Visayas) is located, UP by the Iloilo government that made Governor who is widely known for his The 75-year-old UPIC alumnus was also invited as one of the honored representations to the University of the gift of gab, being a skillful debater, way (Associate in Arts in 1959) is known guests. He pointed out that Miagao has Philippines to open the UP brand of back in his college years at the UP Iloilo for his stellar and untarnished career in truly benefited from the presence of education in the Province. College (UPIC). politics marked by good governance. UPV in Miagao and looks forward to The PNP band provided festive He said that because we live in Speaking extemporaneously, he showed more development collaborations with music for the occasion. The Program trying times, UP is expected to continue that his mind is still as sharp as a whip the University. was capped with the release of white the fight to ensure that our cherished and his flair for public speaking has not UP Visayas Chancellor Rommel balloons and a community breakfast. liberties are not put aside.“We are not waned. Espinosa recapped what the University (Lyncen M. Fernandez) Pascual turns over UP UPV’s Yunque is new Vice Presidency to Concepcion President for Administration PRESIDENT Alfredo Pascual, the corporate law, specifically corporate PRESIDENT Danilo Concepcion 20th President of the University of the governance, rehabilitation, and appointed Prof. Nestor G. Yunque Philippines turned over the presidency insolvency. as the new UP Vice President for to the 21st President, Atty. Danilo In his Vision Statement the Administration. He took his Oath Concepcion, on February 10, 2017 President said that the “task of the next of Office before the President on at the Quezon Hall, University of the president is to ensure that UP remains February 10, 2017 at Quezon Hall in Philippines Diliman, Quezon City. to its ideals. The essence of UP, he UP Diliman, Quezon City. Yunque was President Pascual’s term was marked explained, is not merely to transmit immediate-past Vice Chancellor for by strategic initiatives that launched knowledge but to serve the nation; and Administration of the University of the UP on the path of a great university in this sense of mission should pervade Philippines Visayas. the 21st century. He implemented bold all fronts of the univerisity’s functions Yunque was a PhD candidate reforms and programs to transform UP from educating its students, to caring with thesis proposal approved in into a research-intensive university, for its personnel, to defining its role in November 2000 at the Dalhousie internationalize it as a global nation building... Honor and excellence University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, university, and strengthen it as a public with compassion should be the next UP Canada. He has also a Certificate in Yunque took oath before Pres. Concepcion service university. He formalized the President’s clarion call to encourage the Aquaculture (Senior Aquaculturist, quality assurance of degree programs, UP community in serving the Filipino Division of Biological Sciences, College Academic Excellence Awardee) from of Arts and Sciences, UP Visayas. An incentivized faculty performance and people.” the Network of Aquaculture Centres in development, and ensured the access He was a consistent honor student active advocate and resource person Asia and Pacific Region. He graduated on disaster risk reduction and climate of qualified students with financial who graduated Valedictorian in both both his Master of Aquaculture and difficulty. elementary and high schools. He change resiliency campaigns, he was B.S. Biological Sciences from U.P. Project Leader of the Project ReBUILD President Concepcion was the Dean finished Agricultural Engineering, Visayas, Iloilo. of the UP College of Law before he was summa cum laude, at De La Salle- Yunque is faculty member of the UPV’S/ 4 elected by the UP Board of Regents Araneta University in 1979 and on November 15, 2016. President topped the Board Examinations for Concepcion, or Danicon as he is fondly Agricultural Engineering that same RISE project is Gawad Pangulo Awardee called, is widely respected as one of year. He obtained his LL.B., cum the Philippines’ leading authorities in PASCUAL/ 6 for Excellence in Public Service UP Visayas Foundation, Incorporated barangays of the Municipality of Carles - (UPVFI) – RISE (Bangon) Gigantes Project: Asluman, Gabi, Granada, and Lantangan - in Rehabilitation for Island Sustainability the Gigantes Group of Islands. The Project and Empowerment was named “Gawad partners with community-based groups Pangulo 2016 Awardee for Excellence and schools in implementing coordinated in Public Service” on January 30, 2017 rehabilitation programs that aim to achieve at UP Diliman, Quezon City. President normalcy and enhance local capacities Alfredo Pascual gave the award to Project for disaster preparedness, prevention, and RISE Team Leader Prof. Jorge Ebay and mitigation. Chancellor Rommel Espinosa. Beyond the four barangays, RISE- With Prof. Ebay in the project are Gigantes also engages with other Prof. Josephine Firmase, Mr. Jun Ramirez, organizations (LGUs, regional government Aprille Danilly Atienza, Junavy Ricopuerto, agencies, CSOs, and the academe, among and Russell Sodusta. others) to actively support community-based The RISE Gigantes project covers four Pres. Pascual turns over the UP maze to Pres Concepcion. geographically isolated and disadvantaged RISE/ 7 2 UPViews January - February 2017 CFOS’ foundation day: A celebration of excellence THE College of Fisheries and Ocean early days of the College. He outlined Sciences (CFOS), UP Visayas, the significant and major events in the celebrated on February 23, 2017 another history of CFOS in UPV and how far year of academic excellence, being at it has gone to become the “Center of the forefront of fisheries education in Excellence in Fisheries Education’ in the country . the country”. Faculty members, researchers, staff, Saclauso expressed his desire for and students of the College gathered CFOS to continue in contributing at the Pidlaoan Hall of CFOS, UPV significantly in enhancing regional, Miagao campus, to participate and national, and international development enjoy the 37th year of the College as in fisheries as well as in generating part of UPV in Miagao, Iloilo. globally competitive human resource. The day started with the opening of The College was named Center of the Poster Exhibit and Viewing led by Excellence in Fisheries Education by Various activities during the CFOS Foundation Day College Dean, Dr. Crispino A. Saclauso. the Commission on Higher Education The posters displayed the researches from 2016-2018 and as a National in the Fisheries Technologists Licensure and students. These achievements done by the outstanding faculty and the University/College of Agriculture Exam in the country. include the honorific scholars among Research and Extension Professional / Fisheries (NUCAF) under the Dr. Augusto E. Serrano, Jr. delivered undergraduate and graduate students, Staff (REPS) of the College. Philippine National Agriculture and the Agustin F. Umali Distinguished the paper and poster awardees in the Welcoming everyone in his opening Fisheries (NUCAF) for 2016. It has Lecture. Serrano is a faculty member national and international conferences, message, Saclauso talked about the been a consistent top-performing school of the Institute of Aquaculture, CFOS, the top 10 passers in the Fisheries and a UP Scientist III. His lecture was Board exam (2015-2016), One UP on “RNA Sequencing Using Next Professorial Chair and One UP Faculty Generation Sequencing (NGS) in Grant awardees, and the UP Scientists. Prof Ed holds Tech-Know- Aquaculture Research.” According to This was followed by a solidarity him, “RNA sequencing using NGS is lunch and other student activities in Kasyon Research Forum a powerful tool for aquaculture to gain the afternoon, which included a contest THE UP Visayas Division of Professional that were held separately in the morning better understanding of the roles of for the College logo with five entries Education, in collaboration with the UP and afternoon. Each parallel session had function elements in the aquaculture and “Your Face Sounds Familiar.” The High School in Iloilo, hosted the Tech- a plenary session with speakers: Prof. organism’s genome that directly or students also participated in various Know-Kasyon Research Forum with the Early Sol Gadong who talked about “The indirectly affect the developmental, games that took place the following day. theme: “Enhancing Service Learning Community as a Learning Laboratory” growth, metabolism, immunity, The CFOS’ Foundation Day was through Community Partnership” on and Prof. Donne Jone Sodusta who talked behavior, reproduction and various part of the celebration of the 70th Year February 22, 2017 at the GCEB Training about “The University’s Public Service other processes of an organism.” Anniversary of the UP Presence in Rooms, UP Visayas Ioilo City Campus, Mandate and Graduate Teacher Education Another important activity held Iloilo, which was held celebrated from This was conducted in accordance Service Learning.” during the Foundation Day celebration February 20~24, 2017 with the theme, with the celebration of UPV’s 70th The forum was further categorized on was the “Parade of Achievements” “Enhancing Service Learning through Anniversary of the UP Presence in Iloilo. the following topics: Mathematics and which recognized the achievements Community Partnership.” (Lenilyn Professors from the UPV community Classroom Management, Communication of the CFOS faculty, REPS, staff, Gallos, CFOS) gathered to share their research outputs to Arts and Sining ng Komunikasyon, graduate, undergraduate, and high school Learning Experiences and Traditions, and students. Social Science & Literature, which have Distrito de Molo shown at UPV Iloilo City The event facilitated the learning and three research speakers each. exchange of ideas between the resource In the Mathematics and Classroom speakers and the participants. The forum was divided into two parallel sessions PROFED/ 7 California State University Prof shares expertise on sensitizers and nanoparticles in UPV forum THE CAS-Department of Chemistry hosted singlet oxygen. After his lecture, Dr.Selke, Dr. Matthias Selke of the California State together with faculty members, discussed University, Los Angeles on January 16, possible collaborations between his 2017 at the UPV Miagao campus as part of research group and the Department. This the “World Expert Lecture Seminar Series” was followed by a visit of the laboratories program of the Office of the Vice President in the College of Arts and Sciences and the for Academic Affairs. His lecture which was College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences. A entitled “Singlet Oxygen Sensitizers and quick tour of the campus and Miagao town Different acts during the play Inorganic Nanoparticles”, was attended by followed later. IN celebration of the 70th Anniversary Leoncio Deriada and is directed by UP both the students and faculty members of the The event is part of a series of lectures of the UP Presence in Iloilo and the Diliman Professor Emeritus Dr. Tony Department of Chemistry. sponsored by the Office of International National Arts Month, the University of Mabesa. These two are Palanca awardees Dr. Selke’s research interests are Linkages under the OVPAA and the the Philippines Visayas incooperation and Gawad CCP Laureates. in the areas of organic and inorganic Institute of Chemistry at UP Diliman. This with the Office of the President presented The plays are entitled Tres Hermanas photochemistry. This includes the visit was made possible through the efforts UP Playwright’s Threatre’s ‘Distrito de de Molo, Atlas de Molo, and Venus de development of new sensitizers, materials of Dr. Leon Payawan of the UP Diliman Molo’ on Feb 16, 17 and 18 at the UPV Molo. The Illustrious district of Molo, for environmentally benign oxidation Institute of Chemistry and Dr. Danilo Ortillo Auditorium, Iloilo City. Iloilo City was the setting of the three reactions, reaction mechanisms involving of the UPV Department of Chemistry . Distrito de Molo is a three One-Act different plays, each taking place in a molecular oxygen, and the chemistry of (Enrique Legaspi III, Dept. of Chem.) Plays by UP Visayas Professor Emeritus different timeline. Each play is a journey that brings the audience back to the history, magic and myth of the revered CAS retains Pasundayag crown district of Molo. with the collaborating offices and contest. The production was supported by units – the Campus Maintenance and This year’s concept revolved around respected names in the theater industry Development Office, Data Information the “Day in the life of the College, Office, with Nick Deocampo (Set Designer), System Program, Dormitories, Health and Unit” that they are representing Eric Pineda ( Costume Designer), Shax Services Unit, UPV Green Bamboo, through a musical performance. Siasoco (Lighting Designer) Jethro UPV Site, Acquisition and Resettlement Winners and participating groups Joaquin (Sound Designer), Meliton Project, UPV Reforestation Project, and received the following cash prizes: 1st Roxas, Jr. (Technical Director), Dino UPV Security Service Force. prize, P12,000.00; 2nd, P9,000.00; 3rd, Dimar (Photographer), Fritz Esase At 4th place was the Green Team led P7,000.00; and consolation prizes of P (Associate Director and Choreographer), by the College of Fisheries and Ocean 5,000.00. Mark Mirando ( Assistant Director), Sciences with the group composed of Ms. Almera Facto, Office of Alumni Ricardo del Casal Lorenzo (Associate performers from the National Institute of Affairs; Ms. Jocelyn Barcelona, Human Sound Designer), Joshua Ade Valenzona Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Resource Development Office; Ms. (Poster Designer), and Ina Azarcon- CAS team members UPV Museum of Natural Sciences, Sarina Grajales, Health Services Unit; Bolivar (Dramaturg). Teaching and Learning Resource Prof. Gay Defiesta, CAS; and Asst. Prof. Cast for the for the three plays incuded: THE College of Arts and Sciences Center, Office of Student Affairs, and Karen Grace A. Felarca, CFOS; served Frances Makil Ignacio, Katte Sabatem Team, the reigning champion, retained the Library office based in Miagao. as judges for this year’s Pasundayag. Candy Pangilinan, Ronnie martinez, its crown during Pasundayag 2017 held Team Blue, led by the College Pasundayag can be defined in Arvin Trinidad, Miguel torralba, Mark on February 24 at the Covered Court of Management, with other offices English as a dramatic performance Dalacat, Micah Musa, Ian Ignacio, Leo of the UPV main campus in Miagao. based in the Iloilo City campus like through song or dance or a combination Rialp, Arvin Trinidad, Sue Prado, Fritz CAS (Red Team) and its divisions and the CDMO, Library, OSA, Graduate of both. In UP Visayas, a pasundayag Esase, and Miguel Torralba. department was grouped with the UP Program Office, Liaison Office, of faculty and staff was first introduced The staging of the play in Iloilo was High School in Iloilo, Center for West Office of Continuing Education and years ago as a friendly competition organized by a committee headed by Prof. Visayan Studies, Community Outreach Pahinungod, Gender and Development among the UPV community for fun and Martin Genodepa (Chairman of Special Program, and Language Program. Program, Sentro ng Wikang Filipino, camaraderie. It has become a big event Assistant to the Chancellor for Culture Coming in at 2ndplace was the Purple Office of Alumni Affairs, because it provides an opportunity for and the Arts) and co-chaired by Prof. Team from the Central Administration Legal Office, Chancellor’s the faculty and staff to display their Susan Mila Alvarez – Tosalem, and Prof. offices. The Yellow Team led by the Committee for Culture and the Arts, flare for singing, acting, and dancing. Alfredo Diaz. (Anna Razel Ramirez with School of Technology was 3rd along and Library had no entry for this year (Lyncen M. Fernandez) sources from UPV-CCCA) January - February 2017 UPViews 3 Dept of Chemistry hosts Nat’l Chem Olympiad Eliminations THE UPV Department of Chemistry Recoletos took 2nd place while Ms. hosted the 2017 Philippine National Kathryn Marie Sigaya of Don Bosco Chemistry Olympiad (PNCO) Technical Institute – Victorias placed Regional Eliminations for Region VI 3rd. and the Negros Island Region (NIR) The top winners were awarded at the GCEB Training Rooms, UPV a certificate and a copy of the Iloilo City campus on February 4, book “CHEMSEARCH & 2017. The competition is an annual CHEMPUZZLE” plus one set of the event that is held in cooperation card game “CHEMTRUMP”courtesy with the Kapisanang Kimika ng of the author, Dr. Vivian Topor. The Pilipinas wherein the main objective rest of the winners were awarded a is to promote Chemistry to high certificate and a copy of the same school students. The event also book. All six winners will represent serves as a venue to select regional their respective regions in the Participants to the Chemistry Olympiad delegates who will compete in the national elimination round with Ms. national elimination round which Erika Eunice Salvador and Mr. Kevin Flores (3rd place) and Joan Catolico and Dionick San Agustin (2ndplace) will be held this coming April. The Clyde Ong acting as head coaches (1st place) for Region VI and for NIR. (Enrique N. Legaspi III national winners will then represent for the delegates from Region VI and Kathryn Marie Sigaya (3rd place), & Dr. Danilo O. Ortillo, Dept. of the Philippines to the International NIR, respectively. Meschael John Calinao (1st place) Chemistry) Chemistry Olympiad which will be Dr. Danilo Ortillo of the UPV held in Thailand on July 6-15, 2017. Department of Chemistry served The Philippine Science High as the PNCO Regional Coordinator School Western Visayas campus for both Region VI and the NIR for UPV Community Day focuses took all three spots for Region VI the third time this year. The event with Ms. Joan Catolico, Ms. Regine was attended by the faculty and on health and fitness Bastareche, and Mr. Pefer John staff members of the Department of LEARNING, moving, eating – it was Flores taking home 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Chemistry, the delegates and their a tripartite event for the UP Visayas places, respectively. Mr. Meschael respective coaches, and students from Community Day held on February 24, John Calinao of Mansilingan Agro- the Master of Chemistry program. 2017, in line with the celebration of “70 Industrial High School took the top Region VI and NIR Philippine years of UP Presence in Iloilo.” prize for the Negros Island Region. National Chemistry Olympiad UPV Chancellor Rommel Espinosa Mr. Dionick San Agustin of the Winners: from left to right (Regine started the program by welcoming the University of Negros Occidental Bastareche (2nd place), Pefer John audience gathered at the UPV Miagao covered court including Miagao Mayor Macario Napulan. UPV-CFOS, ASU-CFMS conduct forum A lecture on health and fitness, especially intended for UPV’s office on CRM initiatives in Batan Bay workers who are trapped in a sedentary THE College of Fisheries and Ocean lifestyle, started the three-part activity. Sciences (CFOS), U.P. Visayas, through Miagao LGU office workers who the College Public Service Program Office were also invited to the event likewise and the College of Fisheries and Marine benefited from the talk. Sciences of Aklan State University (ASU), “Having a healthy lifestyle starts UPV learns new things on health and fitness. conducted a forum on “Revisiting CRM from the womb to the tomb,” says Initiatives in Batan Bay” on February featured speaker Mr. John Richard organized by the Committee for the 16, 2017 at the ASU New Washington Lapascua, Senior Health Program UPV Community Day. campus, Aklan Province. Officer at the Department of Health Prof. Marie Frances Nievales, Local government officials and Region VI. His lecture is entitled,“The Chair of the UPV Community fisherfolks of the province of Aklan and Challenges of an 8 to 5 Office Worker: Day, thanked the members of the municipalities of Altavas, Batan, Beating the Sedentary Lifestyle.” her committee for their support New Washington, research development Armed with national and regional and cooperation. She likewise and extension personnel of ASU and LGU officials and fisherfolks revisit CRM initiatives data that particularly focused on thanked the generous donations of LGUs of Balete, Aklan comprised the Western Visayas, Lapascua gave a her colleagues at the Division of participants of the forum. Representatives in behalf of Governor Florencio T. comprehensive overview of the need to Biological Sciences, namely, former from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Miraflores of Aklan. They both expressed be physically active along with eating Vice-Chancellor for Administration, Resources (BFAR) and the Department appreciation for the conduct of such an healthy.* Prof. Nestor Yunque (now UP of Environment and Natural Resources activity, which, according to them, can Part 2 of the Community Day Vice-President for Administration) (DENR) were also present during the help the LGUs of Aklan in the CRM was aptly followed by an hour-long who donated a lechon, and retired event. activities in Batan Bay. dance-a-thon. Led by a pair of dance professors Ebonia Seraspe and The forum was conducted to review Prof. Liberty N. Espectato, faculty instructors, the audience moved and Jane Geduspan and former Faculty and verify coastal resource management member of the Institute of Fisheries swayed to the basic steps of cha- Regent Philip Padilla who gave cash (CRM) initiatives implemented in Policy and Development Studies, CFOS, cha, samba, swing, and boogie. The donations. Also acknowledged were Batan Bay; to determine strategies and presented the rationale and objectives laughter on the dance floor was an UPV alumnus Dr. Ray Alindong who approaches employed in promoting CRM of the forum. Dr. Liah C. Catedrilla, indication that the participants had also donated a lechon, Mrs. Erlinda among Batan Bay stakeholders; to describe faculty member of the Institute of fun rediscovering their flair for Naret, the Suguidanon Group, UPV the responses of stakeholders to CRM Aquaculture, CFOS and Faculty-in- ballroom dancing. Employees Cooperative and Gyzer initiatives in Batan Bay; and to identify Charge for Extension of CFOS, gave an Part 3 was a well-earned boodle for their water, coffee, and bread issues that arose in the implementation of overview of the CRM projects/ programs lunch. The crowd partook of the food donations. (Lyncen M. Fernandez) CRM initiatives in Batan Bay. implemented in Batan Bay from 1980s. Dr. Anna Mae C. Relingo, Vice Some of these initiatives include the President for Administration of Aklan Food System Development Project INVESTOCKS 2.0: ‘Building Wealth State University, gave the Welcome (FSDP) of UPV and McGill University Message on behalf Dr. Danilo E. of Canada (August 1988 – June 1994) through a Healthy Financial Living’ Abayon, ASU President. Hon. Emmanuel with funding from Canadian International Soviet Russia de la Cruz, Sanggunian Development Agency (CIDA); a study Panlalawigan Member, read the message UPV-CFOS/ 7 UPVTC psych students bag awards in PAPJA 2017 confab THE UPVTC Psych Circle delegates the Save the Children - Eastern Leyte emerged victorious in the 30th Annual Program Office. Justine Ynnes Oballo Endaya discusses Stock Market 101 Psychological Association of the and Rosemarie Sarte presented a Philippines Junior Affiliates (PAPJA) summary of the project to the audience AS part of the week-long celebration of introduce the basics on investments and Convention held on 20 January 2017 and received the plaque on behalf of the the 70th Anniversary of the UP Presence how students could benefit from the stock at the SMX Convention Center in organization. The UP Visayas Miagao in Iloilo, the University of the Philippines market. Pasay City and on 21 January 2017 in delegates landed in Third Place while Visayas Capital Market Investors Guild Almost 600 attendees were present various schools in Manila. St. Paul University Quezon City won (UPV CMIG) conducted its second during the event which included students installment of Investocks with the theme: from the University of the Philippines The UPVTC delegates won First Second. “Building Wealth Through a Healthy Visayas, University of Iloilo, and West Place in the Outstanding Community The UPVTC team also grabbed Financial Living” on Thursday, February Visayas State University, among other Extension Project competition for the third spot in the Inter-School 23, 2017 at the UPV Auditorium, UPV stock market enthusiasts. their entry entitled “Implementation Psychology Quiz Competition (ISPQC) Iloilo City campus. UPV CMIG as an organization aims to of the Katatagan Resilience Program after a series of grueling tie-breaker Mr. Jonathan Bryan Endaya and Ms. inspire students and professionals alike to among Tacloban Youth Scholars questions with Angeles University Sarah Padilla of the Philippine Stock achieve a healthy financial living as early Affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda.” Foundation and Far Eastern University. Exchange were the speakers during the as they can. UPV CMIG also hoped to This was a project of the Applied A total of 58 schools from all over the event. They discussed about the topics on conduct more talks in the future from a Psychology class of Prof. Querima Stock Market 101 and Exchange Traded variety of inspirational speakers in the Deborah Jopson in partnership with UPVTC/ 4 Funds, respectively, which are meant to country. (Joseph Joshua Te) 4 UPViews January - February 2017 CAS Day highlights community engagements constituency were also presented. rehabilitation programs to put their Prof. Jorge Ebay, who was recently lives back together and enhance local awarded the UP “Gawad Pangulo 2016 capacities for disaster preparedness, Award for Excellence in Public Service” prevention, and mitigation. for the (Bangon) Gigantes Project: The day-long event also featured an Rehabilitation for Island Sustainability exhibit that highlighted, among others, and Empowerment (Project RISE), was CAS’community engagements,student the featured speaker during the CAS and public service exhibits of CAS Opening Program. As a Community units, a job fair coupled by a talk on Development major, he said he was BPO companies, students’ forum, CAS able to apply the values and principles UP Scientist’s forum, parallel lectures of community development. on public service, and an Open House He talked on how UPV was able that offered a free-for-all food. to help in putting back the lives of the In Iloilo City, the UP High School people in the in four geographically in Iloilo which is under the Division isolated and disadvantaged barangays of Professional Education of CAS, of the Municipality of Carles that were conducted a Research Forum, a fair,an also struck by Super Typhoon Yolanda. organization exhibit, and an art exhibit. CAS features its various community involvements These are Asluman, Gabi, Granada, CAS Dean Resurreccion Sadaba, and Lantangan - in the Gigantes Group along with Associate Dean Prof. Ma. of Islands. Project RISE collaborated Severa Fe Katalbas and the Division THE theme of the week-long and Sciences Day on February 22, 2017 with community-based groups and Chairs, led the college’s festivities. celebration of the “70 years of UP marked the occasion by highlighting schools in implementing coordinated (Lyncen M. Fernandez) Presence in Iloilo ”is “Enhancing the College’s community engagements. Service Learning through Community Likewise, a wide array of activities Partnership.” reflecting the diversity of its degree Prof. Prudencia V. Conlu, 86 With this in mind, the College of Arts programs and the achievements of its “IF you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” — Business Leaders’ Summit: Benjamin Franklin Prof. Prudencia V. Conlu was one of Surfing through the Waves the pioneering faculty members and the first woman Dean of the College of Fisheries THE Second Business Leaders’ and Ocean Sciences (CFOS), the Flagship Summit (BLS2017) was held on College of the University of the Philippines 21- 22 February 2017 at the UPV Visayas (UPV) since 1992 until her Auditorium and Graduate and retirement in May 1995. Continuing Education Building She was instrumental in the establishment (GCEB), University of the Philippines of the UPV Museum of Natural Sciences Visayas, General Luna Street, Iloilo at the UPV Miagao campus in 1989. The museum housed a collection of various Conlu City. The regional event was organized Philippine flora and fauna particularly the by the College of Management collection of fishes and aquatic invertebrates Award as the Most Outstanding CF Faculty Student Council (CMSC), Junior for classroom instruction. by the UP Fisheries Guild. Executive Society (JES), Let’s Do It! An ichthyologist, Conlu was a recipient Prof. Conlu was a member of professional Philippines Youth Iloilo Chapter, and of numerous awards and citations from UPV and scientific organizations like the Philippine Association of University Women the Philippine Junior Jaycees, Inc. Participants of the Business Leaders Summit and various organizations in the country for her outstanding contributions in fisheries (UP Chapter), Phi Sigma Biological Honor - UPV Chapter (UPV-JJC) with the Society Alpha Chi Chapter, Systematic Business Case Analysis Competition Plaque and Cash reward. development and fisheries education in the Philippines including the “Likas Yaman Biologist of the Philippines, the New York as its main event and a series of talks The institutions that participated Academy of Science, the American Society as its minor event. Award” given by the Ministry of Natural in the summit are the University of Resources for her book, “Guide to Philippine of Ichthyologists and Herpetologist, and With the theme: “Surfing through the Philippines Visayas, Interface Flora and Fauna.” She also received the European Ichthyological Union, among the Waves”, BLS2.0 was 2-day Computer College, West Visayas Pride of Heritage Award as Outstanding others. activity that provided a venue for the State University, and John B. Lacson Educator of the International Press Research Moreover, Conlu was one of the pillars enhancement of the current knowledge Maritime Foundation University Development Progress and the first Trident PROF/ 6 of students regarding the set-up of the Molo. An estimated 160 students competitive and real world. The talks participated in the talks, and six (6) highlighted the importance of the teams composed of four (4) members CM Play Festival 2017 focuses Ocean Strategies, with one speaker proceeded to the Case Analysis per strategy. One of the speakers Competition. The champion of the on mental health was Ms. Debbie Damasco-Namalata, Case Analysis Competition was Team an alumna of the University, who is Riptide of the College of Management THE CM Play Festival, on its 13th students of UPV College of Management. currently the General Sales Manager composed of the following members: year, epitomizes the roles of “Iskolars Included in the play festival were minor of San Miguel Brewery. The Keynote Steffano Gringo, Kaila Satilla, Lenard ng Bayan” in the community. This was events such as the playbill and trailer Speaker was Ms. Charmaine Bautista- Alco ran, and Christel Guzman. held on February 23 with the theme “The competition, batch shirt design, and Pamintuan, the Chief Marketing According to Edward Marlou Stigma of Mental Health” at the UPV band performances. The major events Officer of the Philippine Daily Estolas, the Chairperson of the Auditorium as part of 70th Anniversary included the scriptwriting competition Inquirer. Other speakers included Business Leaders’ Summit, “Events of the UP Presence in Iloilo. Organized and the play performances by the four Ms. Yen Gonzales de Felipe and Ms. such as these are our stepping stones to by the CM Student Council, this batches of CM. Writing, directing, Kristine Buenavista. The summit the real world that lies ahead, and the year’s CM Play Festival was officially and acting workshops were also held was open to all college students who turnout of more than 100 participants part of the 3rd Iloilo Theater Festival for the participants in preparation are at least on their 2nd year level is a clear manifestation that there is a spearheaded by the University of San for the play festival. The judges for and taking up any business-related thirst for more knowledge regarding Agustin Little Theater. the play performances were Mr. Eric courses. Winners of the Business the competitive industry that we will This theatrical presentation needed Divinagracia, head of the Iloilo Theater Case Analysis Competition received a be entering once we graduate.” the cooperation of the majority of the Festival, Prof. Alfredo Diaz, Mr. Joseph Albaña, Mr. GC Castro, and Mr. Gabriel Felix Umadhay. UPV’s Yunque...... from page 1 The event also captured some (Jalaur River Basin Component): A the United National Development with whom he has two daughters - nuances of the UP culture and ideals. project on capacity building for 21 Program and the Philippine Climate Dianne Aster and Vanessa Aura. This also offered the audience municipalities comprising the river Change Commission. Yunque was also The Vice President for insights and understanding about the basin of Jalaur directed towards declared by former President Pascual as Administration is directly responsible interconnectedness of individuals with resiliency in relation to Climate- his “man on the ground” in rebuilding for administrative operations mental health issues in their community. induced disasters. Project ReBUILD UPV Tacloban when Typhoon Yolanda specifically in the areas of human This project of the UPV College of was funded by the Government of hit the Visayas regions in 2013. resources, finance, and procurement Management Student Council will New Zealand and was managed by He is married to Lorena T. Yunque, of the University of the Philippines also be for the benefit of its chosen a former TESDA Regional Director, System. (Anna Razel Ramirez) beneficiary, the Pototan Mental Health Unit and its patients. Prior to the event, the Student Council Officers held a UPVTC pysch...... from page 3 Mental Health Talk to educate the Philippines joined this year’s ISPQC, the delegates were given the chance recent developments in the field of scriptwriters and the people involved with the University of the Philippines to attend a workshop of their choice, psychology as a science, exposure to in the production process. The officers Clark Pampanga as Champion and which was simultaneously conducted the practice of psychology through also conducted a visit to the beneficiary Bulacan State University in Second in De La Salle University Manila, workshops, exchange of ideas, and in Pototan with the guidance of Dr. Ali Place. UPVTC contestants Mar Mapua Insititute of Technology, and fellowship. This year’s Convention Robles and Dr. Donaldo Tugbang where Augustine Chloey Lee, Victor Macasil Colegio de San Juan de Letran. with around 8,000 delegates from the student officers were oriented on Jr., and Janara Trixia Perez were trained The PAPJA Convention is an annual all over the country centered on the current situation of the institution. by Psych Circle adviser Prof. Pierce gathering of psychology students in the importance of mental health in The students will have another visit this Docena. the Philippines which serves as an Philippine society. (Prof. Pierce S. March for a one-day immersion and gift- On the second day of the Convention, important venue for the sharing of Docena, UPVTC) giving. (Menelee Dane Sevilla, CM) January - February 2017 UPViews 5 FR Arinto lectures at TLRC’s Forum UP High School FACULTY Regent Patricia B. Arinto gave a lecture on January 30 to February 1, 2017 Students wins at Teaching and Learning Resource Center (TLRC), UP Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo. She was the invited Resource Person for the Forum Gold in WVRAA and Workshop on Interdisciplinary Module Writing and Development of Teaching Modules. During the workshop, the teacher- participants shared some of their strategies and concerns regarding the use of interdisciplinary approach inside the classroom. The workshop FR Arinto (6th form left, 1st row) speaks on interdisciplinary module writing and development. focused on the development of self-access resource-based learning modules as a had been using interdisciplinary teaching Dakila Kim Yee of Tacloban College, the supplementary material in class. strategies in their Food Technology and workshop introduced new teaching strategies Prof. Marilou Ang-Lopez from the Fisheries classes. and approaches. School of Technology (SOTECH) and Prof. According to the Division of Social Prof. Anna Liza Barcelona from the Gerald Quinitio from the College of Fisheries Sciences faculty members Mr. Ruchie Mark Division of Professional Education remarked and Ocean Sciences (CFOS) shared that they Pototanon of Miagao campus and Prof. that making these self-access materials are (L-R) Layson & Parangan together with their advantageous to teachers because they can coach Prof. Catequista supplement and help students cope with their Faculty Regent consults lessons. HEATHER Angelique Parangan “It is practically a pedagogical tool and and Marc Leo Layson, Grade-10 with UPV constituents maybe, collectively, this is a learning delivery students of University of the “THE faculty members are the most programs as an inter-CU collaboration, tool to enable the university to be more Philippines High School in Iloilo important resource of UP and they are faculty members to observe a Code of Ethics; inclusive in its approach in making sure that grabbed the championship trophy expected to excel.” the need to orient new faculty administrators quality pedagogy is available for everyone,” said Prof. Donne Jone Sodusta, faculty during Western Visayas Regional So said newly elected UP Faculty Regent on administrative and governance matters; Athletic Association (WVRAA) Dr. Patricia Arinto who was in UP Visayas the need to mentor young faculty members; members of the University. Miagao campus in the morning of February he need for peer evaluation among faculty Dr. Aurora Fe Bautista, a retired faculty Meet. The competition was held on 2, 2017 at the UPV Iloilo City campus in members; and observance of collegiality member of the Division of Professional February 06, 2017, at Buenavista, the afternoon to meet and consult with the among the faculty members. Education and a guest participant during the San Jose, Antique. faculty members. Arinto was a former director of the UP workshop, remarked that her insight from the They competed against six Arinto set the tone by saying that the System Information Office (1997-1999). She activity was that interdisciplinary attitude is other pairs in the Junior Category gathering is really just a “getting-to-know- started her career in UP at the Department of a perspective that you have to overcome and of the Latin American Dance Sport you” meeting. Nevertheless, the faculty English and Comparative Literature, College acquire to make life easier. Competition. Under the guidance members present were able to raise some of Arts and Letters, UP Diliman in 1989. In Dr. Arinto added a reflection about what of Prof. Imelda Catequista as issues and concerns. In a nutshell, these were 1999, she moved to the UP Open University. makes an effective teacher. “They are the teachers who can, for example, come up with their coach, Parangan and Layson as follows: if UP is really bound to follow The current FR is no stranger to wowed the crowd and did a great CHED Memorandum Order 23, Series UPV, being a graduate of the UP Visayas the correct analogy that somehow makes you 2009 requiring students to undergo On-the- Tacloban College with a Bachelor of Arts understand… that comes from curiosity about performance at the dance floor that Job Training (OJT); safety implications in Communication Arts degree, magna things, having a broad interest in various made them brought home gold for students undergoing OJT; difficulties cum laude. She earned her Master of Arts fields. Certainly that’s one of the things our medals. for students in securing a permit do their in Comparative Literature degree from UP students want from us. To see us as a model Parangan and Layson will practicum in other UP units and government Diliman and her Doctor in Education degree of that,” she added. represent the Region VI in the 2017 agencies;difficulty in attracting highly from the Institute of Education, University of The said forum and workshop are the first in Palarong Pambansa this coming qualified faculty members to teach on the London. two of the three phases of the TLRC Module 23rd of April with the venue yet to Miagao campus; explore the possibility of Her term as Faculty Regent started on Development Program which is funded by the Academic Program Improvement (API). be announced. Aside from being sharing faculty members among UP units January 1, 2017 and will be for two years. superb dance performers, they also offering the same or similar academic (Issanne S. Villaruel) Forty-three (43) faculty members from various divisions, departments, and colleges managed to excel in their studies of UP Visayas participated in the activity. and in extra-curricular activities. Pag-ambit x Bahandi celebrates “With the enthusiasm and the energy Layson is governor of the Goldies, that you have showed in the last three days, while Parangan is the president of regional cultures and traditions I really feel so secure that this will be a very the Science Club. They serve as an successful program not only of the TLRC but inspiration to many young aspiring of the University,” said TLRC Director Dr. dancers and their fellow students at Zoilo S. Andrada, Jr. in his closing remarks the UPHSI. (Kyla Agnes Ramirez, during the workshop. (Trexie Jane A. Perez, TLRC) UPHSI) UP honors original UP Sablay weavers THEY were ordinary folks eking out a the official academic costume of UP. It has living through their weaving skills using the created a distinctive mark in our national traditional looms. They were the original landscape for being the most unique weavers of the UP Sablay, the University’s academic apparel, particularly during official academic attire. Commencement Exercises. The Sablay Cultural performances from indigenous groups and local bands When the University of the Philippines allows the students and faculty members, decided to depart from the western-oriented cool comfort during the sweltering heat PAG-AMBIT x Bahandi, an event for the guests to taste. toga worn by its graduates during graduation of the summer when the Commencement celebrating the diversity of regional cultures Furthermore, these regional rites in the early 90s, it created a Sablay Ceremonies were still held during this time and literary-musical traditions was held last organizations also performed during Committee to come up with an academic and likewise in the month of June when the October 25 at the UPV Covered court. The the event proper, sharing poems, jokes, apparel that would reflect, among others, temperature becomes humid. event was spearheaded by the UP Hamili and songs to the audience in their native UP’s sense of nationalism. But more than this, the Sablay is replete Brotherhood-UP Hamilia Sisterhood, in languages. Various student organizations From the design generated by the Sablay with symbolisms. It stands for nationalism, partnership with Kamaragtas, a college- such as the UPV Literati, UPV Karatula and Committee, the weavers of Arevalo and a character that UP is highly noted for based organization for History students and UPV Choristers also showcased their talents Oton, Iloilo, submitted their own woven and which UP continues to inculcate to its enthusiasts and in cooperation with the UPV that night along with the dance group of the sample. This prompted a visit from Dr. students. The Sablay honors our indigenous Chancellor’s Committee on Culture and the College of Fisheries. Virginia Monje, one of the members of the culture by using the indigenous alphabet Arts, University Student Council (USC) and Angkan ni Durupan which features Committee, to check the quality of their called baybayin or katitikan. The curving the College of Arts and Sciences Student Rolina “Durupan” Gibaliga, Bahandi’s work and if the weavers can generate the design resembles a sprouting plant that Council (CAS-SC). main performer last year, is a Panay expected numbers of Sablay needed by UP signifies life. The geometric designs in Pag-ambit, which means “sharing” in Bukidnon epic-chanter, komposo maker and for its graduates nationwide. zigzag and diamond patterns are designs Hiligaynon and Karay-a, is an annual food performer, embroider, and Binanog dancer The rest, as they say, was history. that are normally found in the garments and festivity that includes different regional performed the richness of culture of the First introduced in 1990 and officially other objects of the indigenous people of our organizations in promoting their own culture Indigenous People of Calinog with her two adopted in 2000, the UP Sablay, is now through presentation of food, dance, poetry siblings. UPHONORS/ 6 etc. Ugyon Taliambong, a group of Bahandi on the other hand is a Cebuano individuals coming from various fields and Waray-waray term for wealth. “In of arts promoting local culture and the context of the activity, it refers to our community arts wowed the crowd with their cultural wealth - Komposo, Dayaw, Luwa, contemporary tribal fusion. Binalaybay, Ambahan are some examples of Noel Alamis, a local Kinaray-a artist who our Bahandi,” said Sashah Dioso, one of the is famous for his songs like “Probinsyana organizers under UP Hamili Brotherhood Gwapa” and “Diskarte ni Lolo,” also and UPV Kamaragtas. performed. The different participating regional/ Pag-ambit which was established in cultural organizations such as UP 2013 was done in August in time for Buwan Akeanon, UP Capizenos, UP Negrense, ng Wika and Bahandi which started last UP Pandananon, and UP TuBao year was executed in October in time for (TubongMindanao) showcased different Indigenous People’s (IP’s) month. This was kinds of delicacies that were famous in their the first time that the two separate events The Original UP sablay weavers pose for a commemorative photo with (seated, L-R) Mrs. Jiz, Dr. Monje respective provinces and offered them free were held together in one night. and VCRE Babaran 6 UPViews January - February 2017 UP Antiqueños reenergize for 2017 SAN Jose, Antique, Philippines – The UP of cultural events and festivals, and the Visayas Office of Alumni Relations (UOV- dynamic promotion of local products OAR) visited the UP Alumni Association all around the province have turned Antique Chapter on January 2017 at the the province of Antique into a bustling New Antique Capitol Building. Part of community. the visit under the “Kamusta Ka Iskolar A number of UP alumni gathered to ng Bayan” program was to reconnect with meet with UPV OAR to discuss future the alumni in the provinces, organize or possibilities on how to contribute in this reactivate alumni groups, and work with fast-paced development of the province. them in producing events. This with the A set of officers was elected to handle hope gathering more alumni to promote the preparations for its upcoming events Office of Alumni Affairs Director Tanoy (seated, right) and OAR staff with Antiqueño Alumni fellowship among the Isko and Iska in the January 20, 2017. Heading this newly- Visayas, as well as to rekindle the deep energized UP Alumni Association Secretary, Ms. Emma O. Feranil as Garcia, Ms. Roma P. Romero, and Mr. rooted spirit of oblation that spells selfless (UPAA) Antique is its long time President, Treasurer, Ms. Susima Q. Nermal as Asst. Eddie C. Gonzaga as members of the service to the community and giving back Mr. Nicolasito S. Calawag, Antique’s Treasurer, Ms. Emmerald A. Villavert as board. They were sworn in by Prof. Amy to the university. Provincial Agriculturist, who was again Auditor, Mr. Kristoffer Ryan T. Gidaya as D. Tanoy, Director of UPV OAR. The new Antique now boasts of sprouting new reelected for another term. Together with Asst. Auditor, Mr. Rey John M. Sandoy officers will serve for a term of one year. commercial establishments in the town him are the other officers and members as Business Manager, Mr. Francisco P. UPAA Antique Chapter is an proper of San Jose. The popularity of the of the board: Mr. Erwin E. Ilaya as Vice Fullon, Jr. as Asst. Business Manager, Ms. independent organization and maintains tourist attractions in the towns outside President, Ms. Marilu B. Baculna as Saredith Camiña-Sola as PIO, Mr. John close coordination with the UPV Office the capital, the ever-growing number Secretary, Dr. Susan F. Atienza as Asst. Jowil D. Orquia as Asst. PIO, and Ms. of Alumni Relations for projects, fund Mary Joy Hiñola-Muescan, Mr. Richard drives and other activities involving the C. Garcia, Ms. Lumen Marie Rose C. university such as the yearly UP Alumni Topor inspires teachers in 1st Quanico, Ms. Arlene A. Villaram, Mr. & Faculty Homecoming and other alumni Lambunao Educ Summit Joseph C. Negrillo, Ms. Jondale Mae A. related activities. (GC Castro, OAR) percentage of non-readers. Among the invited speakers was Dr. Workshop for the creation of MS Vivian Azucena-Topor of the Department of Chemistry, CAS-UPV who inspired the teachers with some guiding principles Chemistry Program held in becoming an effective educator. THE CAS-Department of Chemistry the policies and standards as stipulated in She encouraged teachers to 1) own conducted a workshop entitled “Planning the CHED Memorandum Order No. 08 their calling, 2) work hard, 3) make a for the Creation of the MS Chemistry series of 2011. difference, 4) invest on others (students), Program” at the Teaching and Learning Prof. Steve P. Janagap, Chairperson of and 5) leave a great legacy. Awarded as Resource Center, UPV Miagao Campus, the Department of Chemistry, conducted the Community Biochemist in the “2016 on 25 – 27 January 2017. The activity an assessment of the capability of the The Many Faces of the Teacher (TMFT)” is part of the Academic Program Department to offer the MS Chemistry Dr. Topor poses with Mayor Jason Gonzales organized by the Bato Balani Foundation Improvement (API) of the Department. Program. Mr. Leandro G. Gamarcha and OVER 1,000 teachers and LGU personnel Inc., Dr.Topor also shared her experiences Attended by the faculty and staff of Ms. Scarlet F. Dumalay, on the other of the Municipality of Lambunao as a TMFT Honoree and told them that the Department, the three-day workshop hand, discussed the role of the Analytical gathered at the Iloilo Convention Center her passion in teaching pushed her to reviewed the capability of the Department Service Laboratory as a support unit. on February 18, 2017 for the Lambunao come up with innovative ideas to make of Chemistry to develop and offer a They likewise presented the inventory Education Summit 2017 with the theme: her chemistry classes fun and exciting graduate program course on the Master of available laboratory equipment and “Teachers for Lambunao: A Partnership for her students. She created games of Science in Chemistry. It also evaluated facilities. for Quality Education.” such as ChemTrump, ChemSquabble, the Department’s available resources On the second day of the workshop, The restructuring of the Philippine ChemFactory, ChemSearch and which included, but are not limited to Prof. Jay O. Martizano discussed the Education System to K-12 program poses ChemPuzzle. Dr.Topor also shared how its,faculty profile, library resources, stock competency standards and curriculum many challenges to the government and she partnered with the Department of room facility, laboratory standards, and requirements of the MS Chemistry the clamor to promote quality education Agriculture (DA) and LGUs in Region instrumentation capacity. program according to the CHED moved different stakeholders in the VI to train technicians on how to use the Dr. Vivian A. Topor, Chair of the guidelines. This was followed by the Municipality of Lambunao to gather in a Cassava Cyanide Color Wheel Test Kit Curriculum of the Department, presented identification of core and elective courses, one-day Summit that inspired and united which she developed in 2016. the results of a survey which she as well as possible research thrusts. education stakeholders to find solutions The afternoon session of the Summit conducted in 2013 which assessed the The 3rd and final day of the workshop to the challenges that the Philippine focused on a Workshop in identifying need for an MS Chemistry program in the was devoted to the setting of the guidelines Education System is facing. problems, gaps, and possible solutions to Region. She also shared the preliminary for thesis writing and a graduate seminar. Spearheaded by Lambunao Mayor, the identified problems and ended with evaluation of the Department’s faculty A presentation of the proposed MS Hon. Jason R. Gonzales, the Summit commitment setting and launching of the resource that would meet the requirements Chemistry program capped the three-day brought together teachers, LGU “Teachers for Lambunao”. in creating the new program according to activity. representatives (Barangay and Municipal Officials), community members and other stakeholders to discuss ways in UP honors...... from page 5 troubleshooting the Municipality’s country from Batanes to Tawi-tawi. Because Also feted was Ms. Evelyn Jiz who was and mounted on a canvass. problems, among which, are the low the patterns are designed in such a way that responsible of putting together this group of Vice-Chancellor for Research and National Achievement Test (NAT) they flow continuously and rhythmically, Sablay weavers to work on and produce the Extension, Dr. Ricardo Babaran, gave the scores and high dropout rates. District they speak for and represent the diverse UP Sablay. Welcome Remarks on behalf of Chancellor Supervisors and School Principals cultural communities in the Philippines. The The honorees were each given a Espinosa. He said that the Ceremony was presented not only the accomplishments same patterns also stand for UP’s continuous Certificate of Appreciation signed by UP “indeed rightfully conducted to honor the but also the challenges that their schools pursuit of knowledge, cultural enrichment, President Alfredo Pascual and a blown-up original weavers of the UP Sablay” and that are facing. and scientific advancement. picture of each of them weaving with their UP Visayas was privileged to host this event Former Department of Education On January 26, 2017, UP honored looms. Taken by Lyncen Fernandez in 2008 in their honor. (Lyncen Fernandez with Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro, the the 10 original weavers of the UP Sablay as a documentation effort of the UP Sablay sources from http://www.ovcrd.upd.edu. Keynote Speaker, shared his observation during a simple Recognition and Awarding Committee, the photographs were blown up ph/blog/2010/03/09/up-sablay/) Ceremony held at the lobby of the Library when he was still with DepEd that “the inside the Main Building of the UP Visayas best schools are those who are partnered Iloilo City campus. with involved LGUs, specifically at the Those honored were: Lourdes Pascual turns over...... from page 1 Barangay level.” He further underscored Balajediong, Myla Ballesteros, Roberto that it is possible for the Municipality Ballesteros, Evelina Gonzaga, Merlinda of Lambunao, which is composed of 73 laude, from the College of Law in 1983 Afffairs of the UP System in February Gonzaga, Nimfa Larida, Avelina Masculino, and his LL.M., from the University 2011 and was elected as the 14th Dean Barangays with about 80,000 population, Hortensia Napawit, Beatriz Pulmo, and to aim for zero dropout and reduction in Lory Tomulto. of London in 1986 as a Chevening of the College of Law in June 2011. Scholar, where he specialized in In 2015, he was appointed Executive commercial arbitration, securities law, Director of the Bonifacio Global City. international finance, and international Currently, he sits at the Board Prof. Prudencia...... from page 4 economics and trade law. of Governors of the Philippine of the Philippine Fish Systematics and Biology in 1961. She became a UNESCO He was elected member of the Red Cross. He also teaches at the Taxonomy, founding member of the Asian fellow again in Advanced Courses in Batasang Pambansa in 1978 and Philippine Judicial Academy and is a Fisheries Society, and founding adviser of Marine Biology: Marine Vertebrates and served until 1986 as a representative member of its Civil Code Committee. the UP Ichthyophilic Society, a College- Fisheries at the University of Copenhagen, of the youth sector. He was appointed President Concepcion is a member based organization of CFOS. Denmark in 1964. Associate Commissioner of the of the Mandatory Continuing Legal Prof. Conlu was born on April 27, 1930 She represented the country in the Securities and Exchange Commission Education Governing Board as well as in Ibajay, Aklan. She finished her Bachelor international European Ichthyological in 1996 and served until 2000. the Supreme Court of the Philippines’ of Science in Education, major in Biology, Congress in Warsaw, Poland and Budapest, President Concepcion served as Committee on Legal Education and from the University of Sto. Tomas in 1952. Hungary in 1979 and 1988, respectively. President of the De la Salle University Bar Matters. She also earned her Master of Science in Prof. Conlu joined our Creator on from 2000 to 2002 on secondment Aside from being an academic and Zoology from the same University in 1960. February 26, 2017. She may have passed She took up a special training course in away, but her legacies remain. She will from UP. He returned to UP in 2002 an administrator, President Concepcion Marine Taxonomy (Fishes) and Planktology always be remembered by her colleagues, and served in various capacities as has rendered a distinct public service as a UNESCO fellow at the Oceanographic students, peers and family. (Lenilyn B. Associate Dean of the UP College of by giving free legal advice over radio Institute in Nhatrang, Vietnam in 1957. Gallos with sources from Soledad Garibay, Law, Head of the UP Law Center, and and television for the past 15 years, She was a Colombo Plan Fellow at the UPV-MNS and Melchor F. Cichon. Prof. Director of the Institute of Judicial most notably in DZMM Teleradyo’s University of Queensland, Brisbane, Prudencia V. Conlu: Ichthyologist Par Administration until May 2006. He Usapang de Campanilla. (AR Ramirez Australia for her Diploma in Marine Excellence. Otolith. 1995) was appointed Vice President for Legal with sources from the UPSIO) January - February 2017 UPViews 7 UPVTC BS Accountancy student joins JENESYS exchange program ASEAN region, were welcomed by the initiatives with the vision of making a Japan and their respective home countries. Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo self-sustaining, people-oriented, and The JENESYS program is implemented upon their arrival. They were then divided empowered local community. by the Japanese Government through the into sub-groups, with Voloso joining the The participants were also immersed in Japan International Cooperation Center group that took part in the activities in Japanese culture through various activities. (JICE) and the Japan Information and Osaka. They took part in a traditional Japanese tea Cultural Center (JICC), in partnership with His group learned about regional ceremony and visited historical and cultural the National Youth Commission (NYC). industries and future developments on landmarks such as the Osaka Castle and the It aims to promote a global understanding economic cooperation between Japan and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. of Japan and the participating countries in the ASEAN region at the Entrepreneurial At the end of the program, the delegates building a basis for future friendship and Museum of Challenge and Innovation presented a synthesis of their experiences cooperation. (Carlo Angelo T. Negado, (EMCI) and the Osaka Chamber of and their respective actions plans on how to with sources from Jeffrey C. Voloso, Commerce and Industry (OCCI). promote and enhance cooperation between UPVTC) The group also visited the Veloso Monodzukuri (Manufacturing) Business Information-center Osaka (MOBIO), a Ramirez is New IPO Director JEFFREY C. Voloso, a fifth year BS government-supported facility which Accountancy student from the Division ANNA Razel Limoso- Ramirez was exhibits innovative manufacturing products appointed Director of the UPV Information of Management, UP Visayas Tacloban and technology developed by local College, was among the 12 college students and Publications Office (IPO) effective inventors. January 1, 2017 until October 31, 2017. and 10 young professionals from the Afterward, the participants visited Philippines who took part in the recently Limoso - Ramirez is a graduate the Higashiomi Municipal Government, of Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast concluded Japan-East Asia Network a model project for the revitalization of of Exchange for Students and Youths Communications and Community the local economy through partnerships Development and Master of Management (JENESYS) program. The program, between the local government, non-profit with the theme “Economics – Small and in Rural Development Management from organizations, and local industries and U.P. Visayas. Medium Enterprises,” was held on January communities, where they participated 29 to February 7, 2017 at various locations She is currently Publications in a lecture on the Symbiosis-Oriented Circulation Officer II of the IPO. She has in Japan, including Tokyo and Osaka. Development of Higashiomi City Project, The delegates from the Philippines, been Member of the UP Board of Regents the Nanohana Eco Project, and the Aito from 2013-2015 as Staff Regent. She is Ramirez along with the other delegates from the Marguerite Station, all of which are local Associate Researcher of the 10 Suguidanon Development” in collaboration with West (Epics) of Panay with 13 volumes for Visayas State University, University of UPV Employees Cooperative which she is also Project Coordinator for Antique, Aklan State University, Capiz publication at the UP Press. State University and Guimaras State conducts 23rd general assembly Limoso-Ramirez is currently Project College. Coordinator for the creation of the Rara, as she is fondly called by her the coop can be the member’s savings UPV- DENR book on “Panay Guimaras colleagues in UP Visayas is married to and retirement program plan, and the Traditional Knowledge Systems for Ramon Ramirez, with whom he has three member’s money in the Cooperative is Cultural Resiliency and Sustainable children: Ethan, Kyla Agnes and Caiden. invested in a profitable business and, for which he/she, as Coop a member, has a say on how the business should be run. With a noted plateauing in the RISE project...... from page 1 income of UPVEC, Atty. Cangrejo also encouraged it to expand its business and efforts for rehabilitation through resource resilience that is grounded on the principles diversify into safe investments such as sharing and other relevant collaborative of participation, inclusivity, empowerment, real estate and franchises. undertakings. It aims to be at the forefront and sustainable development. “We need to continue promoting the of efforts in promoting the people’s interest, The RISE-Gigantes Project is culture of saving and investment through highlighting local realities and contexts and implemented by UP Visayas through the cooperatives and secure the future of linking them with broader development UPV Foundation Incorporated and is largely members by investing their money well,” issues and agendas. supported by Christian Aid, UNICEF, he pointed out. The projects capitalize on robust Foundation for the Philippine Environment, Atty. Cangrejo receives Certificate of Appreciation The new Platinum Members (those partnerships for disaster risk reduction and the SURGE Project, Philippine Life Saving, as a speaker whose investment has reached P climate change adaptation. It utilizes these and ICODE. (Anna Razel Ramirez with 100,000.00) and the Continuing Platinum as platforms for pursuing small island Sources from Rise Gigantes Webpage) THE UP Visayas community gathered at Members were recognized. the UPV Auditorium of the City campus Part Two of the GA proceeded with, on February 11, 2017 for the 23rd UPV among others, the Approval of the Employees Cooperative Annual General Minutes of the 22nd General Assembly, UPV-CFOS...... from page 3 Assembly (GA). the Chairperson’s Financial Report, The two-part GA started with the Confirmation of Resolutions/Issuances/ conducted by Jose A. Ingles, et.al of employed in the process including the talk of Atty. Arturo Cangrejo, Chief Policies, and the Approval of the the College of Fisheries, UP Visayas in responses of the stakeholders towards Cooperative Development Specialist, Amendments and By-Laws. 1992 entitled “Studies on the Fishery of these initiatives as well as the issues they Provincial Cooperative Development In addition, the proposed budget for Batan Bay, Banga Bay and Vicinities;” have observed n in the implementation of Office, Province of Iloilo. Cangrejo 2017 was also presented and approved the Local Government Cooperation for these CRM initiatives. Representatives emphasized that it is more profitable as well as the appointment of Ma. Eliza Coastal Resource Management (LGC- from each group presented their output. to invest in cooperatives than to keep Yap-Isagan as External Auditor for 2017. CRM) Project (March 1993-April 1995); Ms. Genna D. Serofia, University money in the bank for the following The GA concluded with the reasons: members get more patronage a Seminar-Workshop on Batan Bay Extension Specialist of IFPDS-CFOS, presentation of newly elected UPVEC Resource Management held on December gave the synthesis of the group outputs refund and dividends from Cooperatives officers and the raffle of major prizes. than in a bank and even from GSIS, 11, 1997; and the Sagibin sa Dagat Para before the Certificates of Participation (Lyncen Fernandez) sa Kabuhayan/Batan Bay CRM Phase 2 were distributed. Dr. Catedrilla thanked Project funded by LGSP-CIDA (February the participants for their inputs and told – October 1998). them that her team will study the results Prof Ed holds...... from page 2 The participants were divided into five and come back to present the report and groups during the workshop. The groups some recommendations. Dr. Yasmin P. Management category, the speakers Creatures Believed by High School from Altavas, Batan, New Washington, Tirol, ASU faculty member and Campus were Prof. Jonny B. Pornel who focused Students: A Challenge in Teaching Science Province, and DENR were tasked to list Director of ASU New Washington, gave on the topic, “Student’s Perceptions to the K-12 Learners;” Ms. Mialo C. down the different CRM initiatives in the Closing Remarks of Mathematical Research Class.” Dr. Lacaden-Bautista on “College Students’ Batan Bay and tributaries which their The conduct of the forum is a public Ma. Evelyn S. Or tigas discussed on the Motivations, Ability, Beliefs, Values respective LGUs, institution, or agency service project funded by the UPV Office “Correlates of Teachers’ Oppressive and Goals for Their Choice of STEM have implemented. They were also asked of the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Practices in Classroom Management,” Course, Persistence in, and Aspiration for to include the strategies and approaches Extension. (Lenilyn B. Gallos, CFOS) and Prof. Giabelle A. Saldaña lectured STEM Careers;” and Ms. Eunice Marie on “Mentoring the Mentor: Exploring A. Serilo on “Ang Pagdihon sa Balay the Knowledge, Experience, Confidence Turun-an: An Initial Exploration of the of the Teachers in the Face of Bullying Pedagogy of Panay Bukidnon School for in the Elementary and High Schools of Living Traditions in Central Panay Island, Iloilo City.” Philippines”. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF U.P. VISAYAS For Communication Arts and Sining For the Social Science & Literature Read UPViews online at www.upv.edu.ph ng Komunikasyon, Prof. Ma. Joji B. Tan Category, the speakers were Dr. Vol. 21 No. 1 January - February 2017 talked about, “Learning Strategies of John E. Barrios who talked about UPViews is a bi-monthly publication of the Information and Publications Office (IPO), ESL Learners”. Ms. Michelle M. Celeste “Panitikang Rehiyonal at ang Pagsasaling UP Visayas, with campuses in Miagao (Iloilo), Iloilo City, and Tacloban City. discussed “Ang Manunudlo Bilang Pampanitikan sa Filipino sa Kanlurang Editor: Anna Razel L. Ramirez Dokyumentarista: Isang Karanasan sa Bisayas;” Prof. Jonevee B. Amparo Staff Writers: Mary Lyncen M. Fernandez and Anna Razel L. Ramirez Paglikha ng Kagamitang Pampagtuturo on “Ebalwasyon sa Paghahanda at Language Editor: Prof. Ma. Joji B. Tan Layout Artist: Gian Niño E. Genoveza, Neyah Cartago while Ms. Pamela S. Caday focused on Pagpapatupa ng Mother Tongue Based— Contributing Writers: Lenilyn Gallos, Enrique N. Legaspi III, Dr. Danilo O. Ortillo, Joseph Joshua Te, the topic “ Paglinang ng mga Culture- Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) sa Kyla Agnes Ramirez, Fennie Mae Tanangonan, Prof. Pierce S. Docena, Menelee Dane Sevilla, based na Aralin bilang Suplemental na Iloilo City;” and Mr. Rene C. Trance on Issanne Villaruel, Trexie Jane E. Perez, Carlo Angelo Negado, GC Castro Kagamitang Pampagtuturo sa K-12 na “A View from the Past: Maps on Iloilo in Circulation Manager: Perfecta G. Talavera and Vanessa M. Coo Kurikulum.” the 19th Century.” Copywriter: Jocelyn Jinon For the Learning Experiences and The Grade 9 Research I students of Addresses: Ground Floor, GCEB, Iloilo City Campus, Tel. No. (033) 508-0411 Administration Building, Miagao Campus, Tel. No. (033) 315-9494 (Trunkline) Local 255 Traditions category, on the other hand, the UPHSI, together with their instructor, E-mail: [email protected] the following were the discussants: Prof. Early Sol Gadong, facilitated the https://www.facebook.com/U.P.Visayas.Official Prof. Leopoldo G. Ayukil on “Mythical event. (Fennie Mae Tanangonan, UPHSI) https://twitter.com/UPVOfficial 8 UPViews January - February 2017 Pres. Pascual feted by UP Visayas “PAGPASIDUNGOG, Pagdayaw, is PAEP in the UP community, also administration massively poured in with his administration in achieving Pagpasalamat - to honor, to praise, received a two-foot statue of the sea its support to UPVTC in the aftermath strategic thrusts toward academic to thank…these are the thoughts and goddess, Luyong Kabig, as a gift in of Super Typhoon Yolanda wherein it and operational excellence. He also emotions echoed by UP Visayas as it grateful appreciation for his most suffered massive damage. made mention of the deans, the heads gathered its faculty, REPS, staff and valuable support to the mandate of For his part, UPV Chancellor of various offices and units, and the students for a tribute to UP President UP Visayas in protecting the sea Rommel Espinosa pointed out that students for their “commitment to Alfredo E. Pascual on February 15, and its marine life. According to PAEP’s leadership has significantly honor excellence,”…which “have 2017 at the Grand Xing Imperial the Suguidanon (Epics) of Panay, increased UP’s budget particularly served as an inspiration for our Hotel, Iloilo City. “Luyong Kabig is a goddess of the its MOOE to 350% while a 250% administration for the past six years. A 5-minute video produced by the undersea world. She is a powerful increase in the budget of constituent Towards the end of his speech, Information and Publications Office deity governing all sea creatures universities was also assured.* Pascual said that he continues to opened the tribute that highlighted including Bagsang, the seven-headed “I thank you for this wonderful believe in UP’s worth and its role in the achievements of the Pascual sea snake. She is both wise and strong and heart-rending tribute, which the country’s future. administration. because she settled a long conflict showcased the immense talents of UP “Even after my service is done, All sectors of the community between two brave people – Labaw Visayas…your presentations and your I shall continue to make myself – the students, faculty, staff, REPS- Donggon from the terrestrial world many kind words,” said President available to the call of my Alma expressed their acts of pagpasidungog, and Masangladon from the undersea Pascual in response. Mater,” he ended. Thereafter, the pagdayaw, pagpasalamat, through world.” He likewise thanked the organizers president was swarmed by those who speeches, songs, dances, a violin solo Current UPV Tacloban College who put the program together and attended and requested for a photo and a skit. (UPVTC) Dean, Dr. Virgildo Sabalo, Chancellor Espinosa and the UPV opportunity with him. (Lyncen M. President Pascual, whose moniker particularly pointed out how the PAEP executive officials who worked Fernandez)

President Pascual appreciating tribute given b UP Visayas Photo credit: Gian Niño Genoveza PAEP facilitates upgrade of UPV infrastuctures and programs PRESIDENT Alfredo E. Pascual, the constuent universities and implemented for the construction of multifarious in 2012 provides authors with up to 20th President of the University of support programs seeing to it that the UPV infrastructures from 2011-2020 US$1,000 for publication costs in the Philippines (U.P.) is a charismatic infrastructure needs and facilities in all was already approved. These include international journals. These support leader who made a difference. His campuses of UP Visayas are included the following: Road Network Leading windows are fueling the enthusiasm competent leadership of the national in the improvements of the whole UP to the New Academic Core Zone, of the faculty and (REPS) Research university with over 58,000 students system. As an administra-tor with School of Technology (SOTECH) and Extension Personnel to inrease and 12,000 teaching faculty and staff a heart, his humanitarian spirit was Building , Regional Research Cent- and accelerate research and extension in 17 campus sites across the country best exemplified in the aftermath of er - Phase 3, College of Management activities. made unparallelled contributions the Typhoon Yolanda when he gave (CM) Building - Phase 1, Event Center He challenged the students in in making the national university a an immediate prioritization focusing cum Sports Com-plex, 2-Storey saying, “…… you studied in UP not relevant vehicle in building the nation. on the rehabilitation of the Tacloban Extension of the High School Building to become the nation’s privileged Guided by his vision, “A great campus and the development of the (Classrooms and Home Technology intellectual elite but this nation’s University for the 21st Century that Sta. Elena property. His immediate Food Laboratory), UP Visayas hope….” As an enabler he increased takes the lead in the development of financial support enlivened the spirit of Tacloban Campus at Sta. Elena – the financial support for the students a globally competitive Philippines”, the students, faculty and staff and gave Phase 1 (Administration Building with in order for them to live up to this Pres. Pascual implemented reforms, hope to the victims to move on after the Academic Facilities, Housing Facilities challenge and declared that no stu- pro-grams, and projects that redefined disaster. This is well treasured by all as & Site Development), College of Arts dents should be refused enrollment UP as a research-intensive university a resounding positive move of a leader and Sciences Expansion, Professional even in the latter’s financial distress. with the primodial end of providing who stood up during crisis and gave Education Building, Amphitheater, Recognizing the basic necessities excellent public service to the nation. He hope to those who are in dire need. Student Union Building, and Col- that could empower the employees promoted the internationalization of the The President openly challenged lege of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences of the university, em-ployee welfare university by modernizing the teaching all UP constituents and sectors to own Building. programs were initiated by the pedagogy and institutionalizing quality up the liability of serv-ing the country The modalities of greater public President. These include monetary assurance in the whole organization. in his reverberating statement of “We service to the nation was identified employee benefits such as rice and He worked on strengthening the whole must succeed not because we have a by President Pascual as a continuing grocery allowances, provision of the UP system with policies that benefit reputation to maintain but we have a commitment of the national university. Service Recognition Pay (SRP) for the students, faculty and staff. He country to serve”. In this challenging As such his outcry is “UP Padayon”. retiring staff members and REPS as an provided a supportive environment for statement he is in effect enjoining each This is embedded in his research and incentive for optional retirement at age academic excellence by working on one to have a fair share of contribution to extension agenda which benefited UP 60 until just before age 65 of eligible the financial adequacy which enabled national development. Towards this end Visayas greatly. New windows for staff members with at least 25 years the smooth and efficient operations he provided each constituent university grants and research fellowships were of service to UP. The benefits also of the university system to meet the with all the financial support and created and increased by the President included the Enhanced Hospitalization challenges of the ASEAN integration resources needed by everyone to step for UPV and for the three year period Programme (eHOPE) for the faculty, and globalization. His corpo-rate way up to this challenge. Focusing on human (2014-2016) a total budget of 14.5 staff, and REPS of the University. This of maneuvering the resources and capital development, he funded the million per year and was segregated to health program provides an increased assets of the university and strategic scholarship of ten (10) faculty members fund the following research windows financial assistance for hospi-talization linkaging with the alumni brought from the College of Management under the OVCRE: Regular In-house expenses incurred during confinement an unparallelled generation of funds taking up a specially offered off Re-search, Leveraged, Mentored and up to an accumulated maximum which fueled his programs for all - campus program of the National Creative Work windows which support amount of Php 80,000 per year and stu-dents, faculty and staff alike. His College of Public Administration and the junior faculty and REPS of the also provides financial assistance flagship program for an integrated Governance (NCPAG) to improve University; Small budget, In-House for medicine related to the covered automation of the informa-tion system on the faculty profile of the college Research for (undergraduate students); confinement. This is an expression of for the whole university dubbed as and make it globally competitive. As Thesis and Dissertation for graduate the President’s concern for the welfare eUP was once a lofty dream and now a coupling support, he approved and students) windows to provide support of the employees and speaks well of a successful reality. This system- funded the rehabilitation of the College fund for student’s research works; how much he values the dignity and wide integrated information system of Management building at the Iloilo Public Service Initiative window is welfare of the human resources of the sharpened the decision making process City campus thereby providing the for public services done by the faculty university. at different levels of management, faculty and students a better teaching and students to provide public services For all these and many more ...... sped up the service delivery to various and learning environment. with long term benefits to an approved MADAMO GID NGA SALAMAT sectors, and strength-ened the internal To ensure a total campus beneficiary; Research Dissemination MAHAL NAMING control in every level. development that will support the Grants have allowed faculty and REPS PRESIDENT ALFREDO E. Support to UP Visayas human capital build up in the university of the University to present their PASCUAL! (Anna Razel Ramirez President Pascual cascaded his as aligned in his vision, a huge capital papers in international conferences; with sources from System Website vision to UP Visayas as in all other outlay of more than 1.5 billion pesos Publication Support Grant introduced and UPV Offices)