One hundred and thirty-two delegates—mostly students and faculty from colleges and universities all over ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations)—gathered at DLSU-D on January 9-13 for AUYS (ASEAN University Youth Summit) 2017. Themed “ASEAN Youth: Advocates of Environmental Sustainability,” the summit’s aim was to promote the role of young people in the pursuit of ASEAN sociocultural integration, particularly in environmental sustainability, and to empower them as agents of environmental sustainability. A DLSU-D delegate , Harries Kester Riego, won “Best Declaration” (Group Presentation)., Ministerial of Science and Technology. AUYS will be held in Thailand next year. (Photo by Jojo Romerosa) Photo: Jojo Romerosa. Photo:
ISSN 0117-2905 Vol. 26 No. 3 Published monthly by the October 2016-January 2017 Marketing Communications Office newsette DLSU-D now 60% RE-powered Now ranking among 10% of world’s greenest universities
TRUE TO ITS environmental advocacy, DLSU-D has made a significant step in its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. The University now sources 60 percent of its energy load from RE (renewable energy).
In a letter to the community dated February 6, Marlon Pareja, director of DLSU-D’s ERMaC (Environmental Resources Management Center), announced that the University has taken advantage of a recently enacted law that allows institutions with large power consumption (at least 1 megawatt) to choose their preferred source of energy.
In this light, DLSU-D has opted to source its electricity from a power supplier sustained by geothermal energy. The supplier is First Gen Corporation, which started its services with DLSU-D on December 26.
Renewable energy, or RE, is energy sourced from natural sources, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides and geothermal heat (i.e., heat energy generated and stored in the Earth). These energy sources are constantly naturally replenished and are not perceived to run out or be depleted for as long as the planet sustains it. to page 2 1 Rain trees (Albizia saman) lining majestically DLSU-D’s Lake Avenue absorbs up to almost 1,200 tons of Greenhouse gas per year, provides shade to passersby, blocks air pollutants, cools ambient temperature by 2 degrees Celsius, absorbs soil and air toxins, and gives priceless aesthetic value to everyone (from “Ermac Dlsu-d” Facebook page, posted February 11, 2017).
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What’s more, contrary to non-renewable universities. With this development (based Featured again energy (for example, fossil fuel), RE is on the Greenmetric World Ranking of neither a threat to the environment nor a Universities), DLSU-D is now 10th in Meanwhile, for the third consecutive health hazard. Asia (from 11th previously) and still the year, DLSU-D was once again featured only Philippine University belonging to in the WEF (World Economic Forum) DLSU-D’s switch to RE, said in the letter, the top 300! presentation of ISCN (International is comparable to any of the following: Sustainable Campus Network) and GULF (1) removing 1,781 passenger vehicles Other Philippine universities that (Global Universities Leadership Forum). off our streets for a year; (2) saving also made it to the list are De La Salle 3,592,162 liters of gasoline that may have University-Manila (322nd), Xavier Featured on page 12 of the ISCN been consumed; (3) switching 146,759 University Ateneo De Cagayan (334th), presentation was DLSU-D’s “BLACK fluorescent lamps to LED; (4) the 10- and Mindanao State University-Iligan OUT! GREEN IN!” campaign, a 10- year existence of 218,559 trees; or (5) Institute of Technology (447th). year two-fold carbon emission reduction protecting 220 hectares of our country’s program which the University launched in rainforest from deforestation. Greenmetric World University Ranking is 2011. an initiative of Universitas Indonesia and “Moreover, with ongoing improvements other global universities. Its rankings are GULF is the technical advisory group of in our electricity lines, we expect that RE based on the invited universities’ programs WEF. DLSU-D has been a member of will be our 100 percent power source in in terms of, among others, sustainable ISCN since 2014. ISCN is a global forum the immediate future,” Pareja furthered. campus development, climate change for universities pursuing sustainability initiatives, waste management, use of by employing sustainability principles Among world’s greenest renewable energy, research and education, and measures in their educational and and water and transportation. These are research missions and operations. Among Incidentally, by maintaining its 50th measured with instruments espousing “a its members are top-tier colleges and ranking out of 516 universities coming broad philosophy that encompasses the universities all over the world, including from 65 countries by the end of 2016, three Es: Environment, Economics and Harvard University, Yale University and DLSU-D now belongs to the top Equity.” Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 10 percent of the world’s greenest
2 Dausan, DLSU-D cited for excellence by PCAP For “producing topnotchers” in recent Sarita ranking 2nd. Criminology licensure examinations, DLSU-D (De La Salle University- The association also placed DLSU-D in Dasmariñas) and Dr. Alrien Dausan, the top rank of HEIs (higher education dean of DLSU-D’s College of Criminal institutions) with less than 50 examinees Justice Education, were honored in CALABARZON in the October 2016 with certificates of excellence by the Criminology Licensure Examination. CALABARZON Chapter of PCAP (Professional Criminologists Association The citations, given on January 13 on of the Philippines), Inc. the occasion of the first PCAP and PRC CALABARZON Oath-Taking Thrice recently, DLSU-D produced Ceremonies at Salrial Ballroom of graduates who made it to the Top 10 of DLSU-D’s Hotel de Oriente, also the Criminology licensure examinations: recognized Dausan’s and DLSU-D’s in 2010 with Ruby Espineli in 7th “outstanding contribution, achievement place; in 2014 with Van Allen Padolina and commitment” to PCAP ranking 1st; and in 2016 with Harold CALABARZON.
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3 ‘All roads to DLSU-D’ for Cinema Rehiyon 8
With De La Salle University- over Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The Dasmariñas playing host to the 8th year films were exhibited at seven screening of Cinema Rehiyon Film Festival, over a venues within DLSU-D and at The hundred filmmakers, movie enthusiasts Backyard, an open-air multi-cuisine and members of media from all over the eating place along Aguinaldo Highway. Philippines trooped to the University Some of the films are award winners in for the five-day festival of films and their respective festivals and are even film forums, which ran from November official entries in international forums. 28-December 2. Themed “Creating Cinema Communities, Celebrating Among the full-length features this Cultural Legacies,” Cinema Rehiyon 8 year were three Tagalog classics—“The (or “CR8”) was hosted by DLSU-D, led Moises Padilla Story” (1961); “Pedro by Festival Director Rosanni Sarile, on Penduko” (1954); and “Hulihin si behalf of the province of Cavite and of Tiagong Akyat” (1973)—as a tribute to Region 4. (respectively) Leopoldo Salcedo, Edna Luna, and Ramon Revilla, all legendary All in all, 104 films were exhibited, with screen luminaries from Cavite. And 19 full-length features and 85 short because Cavite was host province this Nick Deocampo (Photo: Director’s Cut) films representing the regions from all year, a showcase of films by Caviteño
(From left to right) Teddy Co, NCCA Committee on Cinema vice head, independent sector; Madelyn Garcia, UPLB PelikuLAB project coordinator; Rosanni Recreo-Sarile, NCCA Committee on Cinema secretary and DLSU-D Marketing Communications Office head; Liza Diño, Film Development Council of the Philippines chairperson and CEO; Marichu Tellano, NCCA Board of Commissioners OIC-executive director III; and Archi Adamos, NCCA Committee on Cinema ExeCon member, mainstream sector. (Photo: Jojo Romerosa)
4 filmmakers was also in the program to demonstrate how vibrant independent filmmaking is in the province.
An exhibit on Philippine cinema was also opened at DLSU-D’s library, AEA-IRC (Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo- Information Resource Center). The exhibit featured the library’s collection of books and electronic media on the subject and lasted until December 16. It was initiated by DLSU-D President/ Chancellor Br. Gus Boquer FSC and Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo Director Sharon Samaniego.
Cinema Rehiyon 8 delegates from Luzon... Also held was a day-long tour of Cavite’s tourist attractions on Day 3 of the festival. CR8 guests visited Nurture Farmacy (an ecotourism wellness, heritage and farm destination in Amadeo, Cavite), and from there, proceeded to Tagaytay, thence to Maragondon Bonifacio Trial House, and then to Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, at which, lunch was served the delegates. They were also treated to a demonstration of Caviteño cuisine— Adobong Dilaw—by Chef Chris Caraingan of Razorchef Philippines, and a lecture on Philippine cinema by film historian, director and writer Nick Deocampo. The day was capped by a night party sponsored by FDCP ...Visayas... (Film Development Council of the Philippines) headed by Chairperson and CEO Liza Diño. The tour was sponsored by Cavite Provincial Tourism Office and Nurture Farmacy.
The festival concluded with a dinner party recognizing the delegates and presenting them with the gift of “un- activated” anting-anting (amulet), reflective of the province of Cavite as home to the country’s many amulet makers and possessors.
CR8 was produced by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Film Development Council of ...and Mindanao. (Photos: Jojo Romerosa) the Philippines, University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation Inc., PelikuLAB, in cooperation with the Communicationd and Journalism Department of DLSU-D. Next year’s Cinema Rehiyon will be held in Compostela Valley, Davao Region. 5 Museo De La Salle inaugurates Galeria Oriente
Photos by Jojo Romerosa school facility but “a time tunnel of your destiny,” and as such, should be a cause for remembrance and appreciation of, and gratitude to, “those who had made possibilities for us to be where we are today.”
The affair was also graced by Galeria Oriente inaugurated the Ms. Faye Cura of Filipinas Galeria Oriente—the latest gallery/ proficiency, ability and skills will be Heritage Library, Prof. Lorenz Honkiss exhibition facility under Museo De La developed and honed in order to prepare of Rajamangala University of Technology, Salle—was inaugurated on October 28. them on their own expected life journey.” Thanyaburi, Thailand, and family Located at Room 108 of CTHM (College members of Geminiano Mendoza whose of Tourism and Hospitality Management) DLSU-D President/Chancellor Br. Gus old pictures Bilugan also colorized and Building, the gallery opened with Boquer FSC stressed that with the new were part of the exhibit. Ivan Angkaw Bilugan’s “Kinulayang gallery, the community is expected “to Kasaysayan” exhibit, featuring colorized produce…materials historical photos from the archives of to inspire…to learn… Filipinas Heritage Library. to remember…to urge us to undertake Speaking at the inauguration, Museo De creative initiatives that La Salle Director Cecile Gelicame said can make a difference that the gallery was a mark of “progress” in our nation.” He in their partnership with CTHM, whose reminded everyone, Tourism Management students have especially DLSU-D been learning about docenting, heritage students, that the guiding and museum exposure at Museo CTHM Building, De La Salle since 2006. being a replica of Hotel de Oriente Serving as a “laboratory” for their (“the first hotel in students, Galleria Oriente, said CTHM the country”) in 19th Dean Rowell Paras, will serve as a century Binondo, “heart hatchery—a place where student Manila, is not just a
6 Sen. Aquino on millennials, K-12
In a dialogue with DLSU-D’s Council together to create real change,” he said. furthering that the Department of of Student Organizations on October Aquino also defended the K-to-12 Education’s proposed budget for 2017 is 25, Sen. Bam Aquino described program from naysayers, saying that 92 P566 billion, with 70 percent allocated millennials to be “more willing” and percent of junior high school graduates for construction and rehabilitation of “open” to connect with society and continued on as senior high school new classrooms, facilities, and teachers. befriend those beyond their own students this year, despite the earlier generation. prediction that only 70 percent of them Aquino also discussed his office’s would. different programs and advocacies Millennials are young people today for labor competence to help address born in the 1980s and grew up “[Senior High School] gives students unemployment and underemployment, around the turn of the millennium, more [career] options and makes sure which he considers as the country’s characterized with their proclivity for they have the chance to learn skills “biggest problems” today. He also technology and the internet, among needed by industry. The only problem answered questions from students just other things. Having said this about is infrastructure or lack of classrooms,” before the dialogue concluded. millennials, Aquino then encouraged he said. every Filipino to connect to everyone The dialogue was held at DLSU-D’s around them, despite age gaps and He mentioned, however, that the Centennial Hall at Hotel Rafael (from generational differences. government is doing its best to answer a report by Jazmine Estorninos; photo and cater to the needs of the people, by Kathelyn Ann Bravo; Heraldo “The challenge is to cross from virtual especially when it comes to educational Filipino; heraldofilipino.com). connections and be able to come reforms and the K-to-12 program,
7 PTECHS goes to Taiwan DLSU-D signs accord with Nat’l Chi Nan U
For the 2016 edition of PTECHS Ying Yang, and Dr. Chao-Yun Robert Pablo Edwardo Nazareno, Sonica Roque, (Perspectives and Trends in Education, Huang. Evelina Ruiz, Ria Camille Soriano, Mae Counseling, and Human and Spiritual Marie Acero, Ma. Cristina Atun, Dr. Formation), participants composed of Incidentally, an MOA (memorandum of Paulito Hilario, Samuel Feliz Hilario, mostly DLSU-D faculty and students agreement) between the two universities Josefina Madrid, Daisy Jane Nava, went on a seminar/educational tour in was signed, with the view of cooperation Cristina Padilla, Dr. Cristina Sayoto, Taiwan, December 18-22. in the form of student, faculty/staff and Feliz Tayao, Dr. Paterno Alcartado, Maria information exchange, and “joint research Luisa Abiador, Dr. Manuel Camarse, Jing The seminar was “Taiwan and and academic activities.” The agreement Abarca, and Ara Vindan. Philippines Educational Reform was signed by DLSU-D President and Symposium,” held at College of Chancellor Br. Gus Boquer FSC and Formerly led by DLSU-D’s Graduate Humanity, NCNU (National Chi Nan National Chi Nan University President School of Education Arts and Sciences, University), December 19, and featured Dr. Yuhlong Oliver Su. PTECHS, begun in 2003, is an annual presenters from both DLSU-D—Feliz seminar/educational tour that has gone Tayao, Dr. Marie Gethsemanie Hilario, This year’s DLSU-D delegation included international since 2008 and now Irma Peñalba, Rubymin Millena, Janet Robin Abaño, Sonia Atienza, Sancho spearheaded by DLSU-D’s College of Jay Amboy, Dr. Bethel Hernandez, and Castro, Jenneth de Guia, Michael Glindro, Education Graduate Studies. Invitations Yuh Ann Mae Aldemita—and NCNU— Maria Elena Hsiung, Jose Carlos Hubilla, and call for paper presentations are Dr. Chen-Sheng Yang, Dr. Fortune Mario Hubilla, Jr., Mario Hubilla III, Dr. conducted each year for parties interested Shaw, Dr. Chih-Chun Wu, Dr. Shih- Olivia Legaspi, Cristeta Montano, Juan to join PTECHS.
8 Gelicame elected NCCA-NCoM vice head, SLAM president
members headed by NCCA OIC- Cultural Mapping Toolkit project, Executive Director Marichu Tellano which involved various cultural was held February 9, at the Manila mapping projects in Capiz and, just Pavilion Hotel. Gelicame represents recently, South Luzon. SLAM (Southern Luzon Association of Museums) at the NCOM as the Gelicame recognizes the enabling power association’s re-elected president, serving of heritage and culture in national another three years, or until 2019. development. Her involvement in various cultural organizations Gelicame, a graduate of BA Philippine asserts the critical role of museums Museo De La Salle Director Cecille Arts major in Arts Management from in the preservation of Philippine Torrevillas-Gelicame has been elected University of the Philippines-Manila, cultural landscapes, which includes vice-head of the NCCA-NCoM previously worked with Metropolitan the environment, globalization, and (National Commission for Culture Museum of Manila before joining migration, etc. and the Arts-National Committee Museo De La Salle. She is currently on Museums) for 2017-2019. The a member of the Technical Working oathtaking for the new committee Group for Project Busilak, NCCA’s
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Representatives from academic and industry associations gathered together for the 1st CALABARZON Academe-Industry Linkages Summit held at DLSU-D’s Ugnayang La Salle, October 25. The summit, organized by NEDA RDC and hosted by DLSU-D, was a “historic meeting” of regional players in the academe and industry to foster partnership and collaboration. The summit, said Wilson Jacinto, director of DLSU-D’s University Linkages Office, was also aimed to realign the skills and job readiness of Filipino students with our ASEAN neighbors using 21st century employment assessment.
9 CJD prof presents papers, forges linkages in 3 int’l conferences
Communication and Journalism will involve faculty and student exchange Polo presented his paper “Innovative Department faculty Marco M. Polo and research collaboration. Practices in Expanding and Enhancing presented three research papers in three Cooperation and Collaboration among different international conferences AJCU, ranked third (among private Asian Journalism and Communication recently while facilitating the forging universities by GlobeAsia Magazine in Educational Institutions.” He cited his of partnerships with new partner HEIs 2008) and first (among best universities experience with DLSU-D as well as (higher education institutions). by Tempo magazine from 2005 to 2007) his involvement with two professional in Indonesia, has two campuses: one in organizations: PACE (Philippine Polo was one of the plenary session the Semanggi area, South Jakarta, which Association of Communication keynote speakers in the 3rd International is its main campus, and the other in Pluit, Educators), of which he is national Conference on Corporate and Marketing North Jakarta. The General Directorate president; and AMIC (Asian Media Communication held at AJCU (Atma of Higher Education categorizes AJCU Information and Communication Jaya Catholic University) in Jakarta, in 50 Promising Indonesian Universities Centre), of which he is member of the Indonesia on October 18, 2016. out of 2864 higher education institutions Board of Management. in Indonesia. AJCU has, since 2008, Polo’s paper “Stakeholder Engagement been increasing the number of its Finally, upon the invitation of ICAT in the Social Media Landscape: undergraduate and graduate programs, (Institute for Communication Arts Prospects and Possibilities” discussed the and is constructing a new campus in and Technology) of Hallym University importance of stakeholder engagement Bumi Serpong Damai, Tangerang. The based in Chuncheon, South Korea, Polo as mediated by social media platforms. university was visited by Pope John Paul presented his paper “Philippine Digital He discussed several successful case II on October 12, 1989. One of its main Strategy and Information Technology studies of such engagement and buildings was named after him. Business Process Association Road Maps: proposed the establishment of a social Complementing Strategies, Overcoming mediate engagement index as well as the Upon the invitation of the prestigious Challenges and Seizing Opportunities” at development of localized metrics for social Shanghai International Studies University the ICAT International Conference. media measurement and monitoring. He in Shanghai, China, Polo was the also shared a stakeholder engagement lone Filipino delegate to the Asian The conference was themed “Changing model. Forum for Deans of Journalism and Ecologies of Media Industries.” In his Communication. He was one of three In the said conference, a MOA plenary speakers to address the close to (memorandum of agreement) was signed 100 delegates from over 40 countries who to page 21 between DLSU-D and AJCU President attended the forum on November 30 and Dr. A. Prasetyantoko. The partnership December 1.
10 CLAC dean, prof at Hawaii U forum Dr. George Francisco, dean of DLSU- Studies held at University of Hawai’i at “Lexicographic and Translation Studies D’s College of Liberal Arts and Mānoa, October 28-30. in the Philippines: Trends and Future Communication, and RosanniSarile, The international event is a forum that Perspectives,” in which he discussed professor with the college’s brings together perspectives on current the current state of lexicographic and Communication and Journalism trends across disciplines in the Asia-Pacific translation studies in the Philippines, Department, attended the 5th Asia-Pacific region. and the development of a procedure to Forum on Translation and Intercultural Francisco presented his paper facilitate a scholarly lexicographic work.
Clores conducts Sikolohiya ng Kapangyarihan Lecture Series
Reflecting on how individual power is ancestors. Three major themes were drawn: discourse in understanding and reflecting generated and at the same time dispensed, nature, or the natural environment and its how individual and even collective powers Psychology faculty Ricardo Clores symbiotic relations to power; abuse of power germinate, are dispensed, accepted and delivered the first of a three-trenched and the attending consequences therein; flourish in our midst.” lecture/workshop series on Sikolohiya ng and love, or the experience of love and its Kapangyarihan (Psychology of Power). pendulum balance to power. “We owe it to ourselves, our children and Entitled “Kapangyarihan at Simula,” the The launching of Kapangyarihan at Simula our children’s children. This is especially true seminar was presented at Museo De La was also part of Museo De La Salle’s month- now that as a nation we wake up, on a daily Salle, October 20. long celebration of Museum and Galleries basis, with disconcerting images of death. Month (October). Its first part was intended Indeed, the use—or even abuse—of power Fifty students, ages 9-10 from Dasmariňas for students of selected public elementary could literally mean life or death to all of us.” 2 Central Elementary School (morning schools in Cavite. The second instalment batch), and another 50 students in the was about the “feared myth stories” of Kapangyarihan at Simula is in collaboration collegiate level (afternoon batch), were the Philippines for high school students, with Think’Ta (DLSU-D Psychology treated to an animation production of while the third was a lecture/workshop alumni); students under DLSU-D’s creation stories from Luzon, Visayas and reflecting on the psychology of power drawn College of Engineering, Architecture and Mindanao. from Philippine politics for collegiate or Technology’s Graphic Arts Department university level students. who rendered the Filipino creation stories in After the 45-minute film viewing, Clores animation; DPS or DLSU-D’s Psychological lectured on various concepts of power as Clores says that DLSU-D as an academic Society; and students taking up Sikolohiyang demonstrated in the creation stories of our institution “should be at the forefront of the Filipino under Clores
11 Dr. Bolivar book donation
Former dean of DLSU-D’s College of Education Dr. Mericia L. Bolivar (second from right, seated) officially turned over 262 books (Politics, Reader’s Digest, Foreign Affairs, Economics, History, Journal, Dictionary, etc.) for the Benjamin M. Bolivar Collection of DLSU-D’s CSC (Cavite Studies Center). The deed of donation was signed October 28 at Salon de Nicole-Hotel Rafael by Br. Gus Boquer FSC (seated, far right) with two witnesses (from left, seated) Dr. Willington O. Onuh and Dr. Palmo R. Iya. Also in attendance were (standing, from left) Dr. Cristina E. Sayoto, Dr. Manuel G. Camarse, Romel Bolivar, Dr. Sonia Atienza, Eloise Bolivar, Dr. Mark Aspra, Dr. Sonia M. Gementiza, Dr. Paterno Alcartado, Dr. Melanie Medecilo, Ma. Luisa Abiador, Dina Gagasa, Dr. Aquino Garcia and Dr. Emmanuel F. Calairo. (Photo by Jojo Romerosa)
Dr. Paulo Campos Memorial Lecture
The life and works of Dr. Paulo C. Campos Sr.—dubbed “Father of Nuclear Medicine in the Philippines,” National Scientist awardee, and founder of De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (formerly Emilio Aguinaldo College)—were put on exhibit at DLSU-D’s College of Tourism and Hospitality Management Lobby, November 18-25. In photo are (from left to right) DLSU-D Vice Chancellor for Mission, External Affairs and Advancement Dr. Myrna Ramos, DLSU-D President/Chancellor Br. Gus Boquer FSC, with Dr. Paulo Campos Sr.’s sons: Emilio Aguinaldo College President Dr. Jose Paulo Campos; internist/cardiologist Dr. Enrique Campos; and lawyer Atty. Paulo Campos Jr. A lecture on the life of Dr. Paulo Campos Sr., delivered by Dr. Enrique Campos and attended by DLSU-D student leaders, followed the exhibit’s opening. The lecture was the first of a series of annual lectures on Dr. Paulo Campos Sr. (Photo by Jojo Romerosa) 12 CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNERS. Take up CTECL courses for only Php3,900 (Basic CTECL) and Php4,400 (Advanced CTECL). Classes are on June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. For particulars, please call (046) 481-1900 local 3085. Discount will be given to early birds who register on or before June 2. news
Representatives from University of Surabaya (Indonesia), Naresuan University (Thailand), Multimedia University (Malaysia) and King Mongkut’s University of Technology (Thailand) visited the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology to discuss forging linkages with DLSU-D, October 28.
13 Dr. Crispina Corpuz ‘Co-op Diva’ defies the odds By Orlando A. Oliveros
AT FIRST GLANCE, her small frame and training skills, while studying for and “differently-abled” countenance her master’s degree in Human Resource might fool you. But external standards Management on the side. And when she aside, her string of achievements just ‘I know deep became a professor under DLSU-D’s might make you rethink your prejudices College of Business Administration and and see her instead as a gem of her within me Accountancy (Business Management own making—a jewel with its own rare Department), she mastered the craft of glitter. that I’m not writing feasibility studies, business plans and project proposals. “I know deep within me that I’m not intelligent,” says Dr. Crispina Corpuz, intelligent... But But more than her personal triumphs, faculty coordinator of the Human it’s her work with people—in Resource Development program of I am diligent. If empowering them—that has taken Business Management Department her places and into people’s hearts. under DLSU-D’s College of Business They call her “Co-op Diva”—diva of Administration and Accountancy. “But need be, I can kooperatibas—due to her expertise in I am diligent. If need be, I can sit still setting up and operating cooperatives. for many hours, or I can stay up until sit still for many Whether in Silang, Cavite or typhoon- the wee hours of the morning, just so ravaged Leyte, this diva inspired, I would accomplish what I need to enjoined and uplifted people with accomplish.” hours, or I can practical knowhow and good business sense, uniting them to rise up over and It is this diligence—coupled with her stay up until the above their circumstances which, years love of reading and self-study—that and years ago, are almost no different armed her with skills that led her to from her own. defy the odds. wee hours of the Scholarship And achieve. morning, just so I Born in 1961 to farmer parents in She was magna cum laude when she Silang, Cavite, Corpuz is the eldest finished her doctorate in Human would accomplish of five children, all of whom were Resource Development at University of conceived and born without receiving Sto. Tomas in 1998. At CAFFMACO what I need to any professional medical attention. (Cavite Farms Feed Milling and And so at age 2, Corpuz caught Marketing Cooperative) where she poliomyelitis—a viral disease usually served as personnel assistant with accomplish.’ affecting children and young adults. the cooperative’s human resource This disease causes motor paralysis, department, she honed her presentation
14 followed by muscular degeneration the roof of their barong-barong (shanty) Owing to her good grades, she got a and, often, permanent deformities. and into the pot of soup, spoiling it. scholarship at UP (University of the Poliomyelitis can be prevented by a Yet the unfortunate incident did not Philippines) Baguio as an Economics simple polio vaccine, although this spoil her drive. On the contrary, it student. “I chose Economics because I wasn’t the case with young Corpuz. strengthened her resolve: “I have to do felt it was the easiest course that I could something about this.” finish fast, without any hitches of a “But then, what did my parents know? potential back subject that could take They did not finish elementary,” she “I have a very positive outlook in life,” away my scholarship.” explained sadly. The disease left her with she furthered. “It’s not in my style to a deformed right leg, disabling her from just sit down in one corner and cry By then, she already had a metal crutch walking like most people do. about my situation.” To maintain her to walk with. It was given to her by positivity, her friends are a big help. “I a kind stranger whom she met while For a time, Corpuz as toddler crawled see to it that I go out with my barkada on a bus ride to Manila. The man was to get herself around, until her father (clique). I have many friends; my recuperating from an accident and fashioned for her a crutch made of disability has never been a hindrance.” promised Corpuz he would give her his wood. The crutch enabled her to walk metal crutch once his leg fully healed. and, later, got her going to and from He kept his word, although Corpuz says elementary school. There being no that to this day, she doesn’t know his electricity at home, young Corpuz ‘I have a very name. studied her lessons by the light of a perok-perok (kerosene lamp). She had no positive outlook At UP Baguio, she also became a dean’s books of her own—the family couldn’t list scholar. “My parents did not have to afford them. And so she frequented the in life. It’s not in provide a single centavo for my studies.” library. Aside from free tuition, she had book allowance, a monthly stipend, and for So diligently she studied that, by the my style to just sit her other expenses, she worked as a time she finished high school, not only receptionist at the dormitory where she did her hard work pay off, she ranked down in one corner also stayed. first honorable mention in her batch. To celebrate, her mother cooked sopas With her limited budget, she had to (macaroni soup). and cry about my be very frugal. “I remember, one time, I bought one slice of pork chop, and I “But then it rained,” she recalled. The situation.’ divided it into three pieces—one each rain water dripped through the holes in for my breakfast, lunch and dinner.”
15 At La Salle-Dasma “There was still no internet then. I would go to the National Library when After graduating from college in 1984, necessary. Despite my handicap, I’d she went back to Silang and had a commute all the way to Manila using two-year stint as History teacher at public transport….” a high school before she moved on to CAFFMACO where, aside from The only drawback to her efforts was working as personnel assistant, she the attention she got from people also became a co-op member. She also who are not accustomed to seeing became accredited with PCLEDO differently-abled people. “Usually, it’s (Provincial Cooperative Livelihood the children. There have been times Entrepreneurship and Development when, on my way to school, they’d call Office) and with the Cooperative Union out ‘Pilay! (Cripple)’ But those were of Cavite. kids. Sometimes among my students, they couldn’t help but give me a curious When DLSU-D had an immediate look, observing how I’d sit down or need for a Human Resource faculty, stand up…but I understand that. she was approached by Dr. Virginia They’re generally kind.” Hernandez (then dean of the College of ‘There have been Business Administration) to fill in the Yolanda and One La Salle vacancy. She gave it a try for a couple times when, on of months and soon found the job to In Silang, for her community service, her liking. The following school year, she serves as consultant for the local she became a full-time DLSU-D faculty government’s human resources and my way to school, and was even made coordinator of the cooperative projects. Among her college’s Management Department. expertise is project proposal writing. they’d call out Perhaps her experience as cooperative “There are actually many government trainer—dealing with people of diverse agencies that have programs to help “Pilay (Cripple)!” levels of understanding—prepared the poor,” explained Corpus. “But her well for the job. In evaluating then, many of the poor don’t know But those were kids. their teacher, her students count her about them. Another hindrance is organized presentations and her efforts the technical difficulty of preparing Sometimes among at adjusting to her students’ learning the project proposal to avail these curve as among her strengths. For these, programs….” among other reasons, she has been my students, they ranked “outstanding” many times. Her Corpuz wrote one project proposal passion underlines her commitment: for a garments factory for a women’s couldn’t help but “When it comes to teaching, I want group in Metro Bulihan Silang (with to feel that my students love what I do P1 million funding), and another for inside the classroom.” coco jam and peanut butter production give me a curious in Biga (with P220,000 funding). Both Not settling for just the teaching job were submitted to—and approved look, observing to keep her busy, she pursued her by—DOLE (Department of Labor doctorate as well with the help of a and Employment) who funded the how I’d sit down FAPE (Fund Assistance to Private projects under its DILEEP (DOLE Education) scholarship. All throughout, Integrated Livelihood Emergency and she never let her physical condition get Employment Program) unit. or stand up…but in her way. “These [projects proposals] are what I I understand that. duplicated in Tacloban and Leyte,” she related. “My commitment to them was They’re generally to really help them in preparing their documents—requirements for their kind.’ livelihood programs.”
16 The Tacloban and Leyte projects were A main concern of the project was in light of Typhoon Yolanda’s impact rebuilding the schools, and for this, on the region. On November 8, 2013, One La Salle centered its endeavors ‘It was truly Super Typhoon Yolanda (international on three localities, with each locality name: Haiyan) ravaged the Visayas headed by a De La Salle school: De La “One La Salle” region, with the two provinces among Salle-Zobel in Giwan; De La Salle-Lipa the hardest hit. Yolanda is the strongest in Diit; and De La Salle University- working together. tropical cyclone ever to make landfall Dasmariñas (represented by LCDC or on record, with winds of up to 315 Lasallian Community Development That was my first kilometers per hour, causing destructive Center) in San Miguel. storm surge of 13 feet high, leaving time to work with around 4,500 people dead, 1.9 million Holistic in their approach, One La homeless, and 2.5 million survivors Salle’s recovery efforts also involved without food and safe drinking water feeding programs; medical missions representatives and at a high risk of contacting diseases. (with trainings in herbal medicine, etc.); psychological counselling and therapy from other La In response, La Salle schools all over the (for children and trauma victims); Philippines under DLSPI (De La Salle livelihood training programs (tapping Salle schools Philippines, Inc.) came together as one the expertise of Lasallian faculty); to help the victims through relief drives and even team building and barangay in the country. and through its One La Salle Yolanda rehabilitation—“because even the Rehabilitation and Recovery Project. barangay records were destroyed.” There were times Of course, this wouldn’t have been possible if not for the generous donors Diva delivers who poured in cash and kind to help when we’d all eat the cause. Having done these things, One La Salle was still not satisfied: what other together, and it “It was truly ‘One La Salle’ working intervention could One La Salle do to together,” said Corpuz. “That was my help? Answer: cooperative formation. really felt like we first time to work with representatives from other La Salle schools in the Given that cooperatives are her were one.’ country. There were times when we’d territory, Corpuz readily said yes to the all eat together, and it really felt like we project when it was presented to her in were one.” March 2015.
17 Her task involved three steps: (1) because of it. But then, we couldn’t assessment of the people’s needs and tell them, ‘Okay, we’ll just dole out ‘Their attitudes towards cooperatives; (2) the money for your share capital.’ We assistance in preparation of the needed couldn’t do that. They had to develop a misconception was documents to establish the co-ops; and sense of ownership by working hard for (3) business plan preparation—“so the money they put in.” they could avail of government funding “La Salle is in through the government’s programs for Corpuz had to explain to them how a poverty alleviation.” cooperative actually empowers ordinary town to give away people: “When people’s money are The first time she went there, her pooled together to start a business money.” Some of audience included mostly farmers, (and then people take good care of the fishermen, market vendors, and so on. business), when that business grows, the fishermen just “Their misconception was ‘La Salle is in everyone who is part owner of the town to give away money.’ Some of the business also grows.” wanted us to give fishermen just wanted us to give them money and then let them do business on She also assured the people that De their own. I told them, no, that is not La Salle Philippines would help and them money and what cooperatives are about.” support them in their startup. “They thought, at first, that La Salle was just then let them do Corpuz had to make people understand a one-time giver. Apparently, that’s the value of “share capital”—money that not the case. By then, La Salle had business on their the people are required to contribute to been there for over two years already. become co-op members. This proved They saw how serious we were in own. I told them, a minor setback in their cooperative helping them.” In fact, it was De La formation because the people were Salle Philippines that paid for the no, that is not indeed very poor. cooperatives’ registration fees. “For us, shelling out P100 is easy. But The co-op movement, said Corpuz, what cooperatives for them, it’s not. They had to work was actually a big factor in the success for most of the day just to put food on of economies like Japan and many are about.’ the table—isang kahig, isang tuka (one European countries. And so, she is scratch per bite of food). And many happy that the current government has of them couldn’t attend our meetings made CDA (Cooperative Development
18 Authority) an office directly under the “The good thing about the co-ops is “Those are hardships that something Office of the President, identifying the that they are now organized and have had to be done about. We have to do co-op movement as very important in their own sets of officers; they now something about them because it is poverty alleviation. have a legal personality; and they have better that they do not happen again.” livelihood projects that are aligned with Lots of paperwork the government’s priority programs.” For now, with her Leyte-and-Tacloban stint on a temporary lull, Corpuz In 2015 alone, Corpuz went back and Corpuz herself personally accompanied is back to her normal busy life. At forth eight times between Cavite and and guided the people in making their DLSU-D, she has just started teaching Tacloban and Leyte. Through needs transactions with the government business analytics, a new course analysis, the following businesses agencies, establishing the needed in CBAA’s Business Management were identified for the cooperatives: connections between the co-ops and Department, and is learning Microsoft a garments factory in Diit, Tacloban the local government units. “That’s Power BI, IBM Cognos on the side. In City; rice retailing in Barangay San the difficulty usually encountered by Silang, she had just finished writing a Miguel, Dulag, Leyte; and a bread most people—when they approach a solid waste management plan for the factory in Giwan, Samar. government agency, they don’t have an local government. The diva is still on a idea what to say. And so they don’t get roll. “The Giwan co-op covers the entire entertained by these offices.” Tubabao Island—that comprises “I never liked it when I’m not doing several barangays,” said Corpuz. “For Because of the frequency of her dealings anything that’s helpful to anyone,” she their bread factory, De La Salle-Zobel with the government units, “I became explained. “It’s just one of my traits, I had already provided all the needed a familiar face to them…they said I guess.” equipment, while De La Salle College had become an ‘adopted daughter’ of of St. Benilde trained their personnel in Tacloban.” When asked what life lesson would she bread making.” like to inspire people with, especially A life lesson her students, she reflected: “Maybe, Taking advantage of the developments, you should always be open…open to Corpuz also wrote a research paper In November 2016, when everything help others…open to opportunities to about their efforts—a case study on was already in order, De La Salle help. Because when you’re generous, the experience of Yolanda survivors in Philippines Inc. went back to Tacloban the blessings come. I know so…because organizing cooperatives. Because she and Leyte to officially turn over the they came to me.” had research funding from DLSU-D’s projects to their “partner communities.” University Research Office, some of the The turn-over ceremonies also marked “Sometimes, when I travel abroad, I funds went to providing office supplies the end of De La Salle Philippines’ post [on Facebook] pictures of myself for the cooperatives’ paperwork. “They three-year community service in the in Europe…in Paris, in Germany…. had many documents to submit, among provinces (with the exception of De I tell people, ‘I hope you would not them, six copies of their constitution La Salle-Zobel, which extended its take this against me—you might think and bylaws. That needed several reams community service for another two I’m bragging. I just want to serve as an of bond paper.” years). At this writing, the businesses inspiration; that despite my handicap, I established in the said communities was able to go to these places; I was able The considerable paperwork, of course, have since been operational, with each to achieve these things….’” n also involved, among other things, cooperative receiving a grant from One registration with CDA, BIR (Bureau La Salle Philippines Inc. of Internal Revenues—“because they need to be able to issue receipts for Corpuz was also at the turnover their products and services”), and ceremonies. Seeing how things had the writing of project proposals for developed in the communities thus funding by government agencies (such far, she said she feels very happy and as DOLE and DTI) whose document elated—and deeply so since, from start requirements were rather meticulous. to finish, her approach to her work with Through it all, the De La Salle schools, the cooperatives there had been “very particularly De La Salle-Zobel, were personalized”—almost no different always on hand to give assistance. from the way she handled hardships in her own life.
19 Business grads in Top 10 of RMP passers
Three Marketing graduates from DLSU-D’s College of Business Administration and Accountancy made it to the Top 10 passers of Registered Marketing Professionals for this schoolyear. They are Maila Angela Fernandez (4th Place), Madeleine Joy Soliman (6th), and Berzon Gatchalian (10th).
The three lead fellow Lasallians and new RMPs Denisce Emmanuelle Adea, Eiluj Daimil Janz Alegado, Jared Bariata, Judithe Ruth Basnilo, Christynne Janicka Gimeno, Richmond Henera, Jencenn Paul Morales, Rhodel Marlon Realica, and Dally Jed Villamil. news
New Lasallian CPAs, CMAs named
The 2016 licensure examinations for Ann Joson, Leia Labangco, Virnadette Ma. Micaela Ferino, Julrey Florence Certified Public Accountants and Lopez, Anne Janeth Marasigan, Cheska Garcia, Lyndon Maratas, Cindy Certified Management Accountants Mae Monzon, RonalynMujar, Jonathan Mejica, John Michael Ramos, Shajaira yielded new CPAs and CMAs from Orale, Maida LenyPagsuyuin, Jaiose Serrano, Christopher Rey Tayam, DLSU-D. Noire Pantorgo, Glianca Pascual, Reena Anahstaceah Bacit, Marjorie Calantog, Alysa Penus, Alexa Kay Peredo, Noel Dayanaradelos Angeles, Jessica Posting a DLSU-D passing rate of Jonathan Rabaja, Eldion Rama, Irish AljanneEscoto, Anne Janeth Marasigan, 88.57 percent (vis-à-vis the national Gail Santiago, Adrian Ronald Saraza, Cheska Mae Monzon, Jaiose Noire passing rate of 36.48 percent), our new KeanneFheySarno, EmmenueleTuala, Pantorgo, Glianca Pascual, Reena Alissa CPAs are Genrey Arcilla, Anahstaceah and Myca Valencia. Penus, Noel Jonathan Rabaja, and Myca Bacit, Rafael Antonio Balayan, Johann Valencia. Pierre Brania, Marjorie Calantog, Meanwhile, our new CMAs are Ma. Sherie Anne Cantada, Enrico de Lara, Angelica Badong, Jemely Bagang, Claire Dayanaradelos Angeles, John Michael Bernados, Kristine Dianne Boquiren, delos Reyes, Tracy Anne Duran, Jessica Camille Caramanzana, Lorelyn Joy AlianneEscoto, Abigail Jacinto, Sharlene Cerbito, Sheena Rogeleendela Cruz,
20 CJE grads pass licensure
Graduates of DLSU-D’s College of Kathleen de Villa, Aivie delos Reyes, Criminal Justice Education passed the Nheryn Estrella, Elias Abdullah October 2016 Licensure Examination Imlani, Arlene Jae Lara, Mikko Miguel for Criminologists, posting a passing Macalalad, Jodiel Mandawe, Marco rate of 66.67 percent for DLSU-D. Oraña, Karla Carizza Orozco, John First-time takers from DLSU-D posted Carlo Ramientos, John Roland Ramos, 78.13 percent. The national passing rate Ronaldo Rosales Jr., Emar James was 31.35 percent. Serrano, Marielle Sison, Junaidah Sultan, Dianne Sumagui, Rhudie Mark Congratulations to our new Sy, Rhiz Sañel Toledo, Alvin Valdenarro, criminologists: Willie Anne Ambito, Edilberto Tibay, Elizabeth Viernes, and Jose Lorenzo Bullozo, Neil Thristan Marcial Fidel Binalon. Causaren, Rey Edward Dalwatan,
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CJD prof presents papers...from page 10 paper, Polo analyzed the digital strategies Established in 1982, Hallym is a private of DICT (Department of Information university designated in 1995 by Korea’s and Communication Technology) and MOE (Ministry of Education) as one of a IBPAP (Information Technology Business handful of universities entitled to receive Process Association of the Philippines). the ministry’s financial support for their Both road maps were scrutinized in terms specialization programs. It continued to of their processes, governance, employed be designated so five years thereafter. The benchmarks and standards, outputs and ministry has also granted it the status of impact. Polo also served as moderator in “distinguished university” three years in a one session on ICT Policies around the row. In addition, it has also been selected world. to receive funding from Brain Korea 21 Project. During the conference Polo also facilitated the signing of an MOA between DLSU-D In another earlier trip to South Korea, and Hallym University. The agreement Polo also facilitated the signing of an will focus on the areas of faculty and MOA between DLSU-D and Suwon student exchange, student credit transfer University which is based in Hwaseong, scheme, possible joint degree program Gyeonggi Province. offering and research collaboration.
21 2016 Educ board passers listed
Licensure examinations conducted for Roselle Tenorio Apalis, Rommel Torrevillas Saura, Samantha Kuizon Education graduates in 2016 yielded Bautista Ascaño, Alyza Camille Acosta Siapno, Janine Plinky Yssa Castro licensed Elementary and Secondary Barro, Judy dela Torre Bentoy, John Valdez, Nikka Frances Peralta Valerio. educators from DLSU-D. Their Renz Duller Broñola, Rounel Gen Meanwhile, the licensure for secondary performance ratings are as follows: Altamerano Bulilan, Shayne Verli educators yielded a 63.49 percent March 2016 licensure Olaes Cadavedo, Karen Toledana passing rate for DLSU-D’s first-time Cervantes, Angel Gato Cholia, Jascel takers, while posting a 51.69 percent DLSU-D’s first time takers of the Mae Resurreccion Colico, Fredie Ray overall, vis-à-vis the 33.69 percent March 2016 licensure for elementary Gula Cuizon, Kristine Joy Rodillo de passing rate posted nationwide. teachers had a 77.78 percent passing Castro, Niezl Lagazon Elacion, Jammie rate. Overall, the school performed Aure Esguerra, Anna Mae Gofredo Among the passers are Danica Villegas at 47.62 percent vis-à-vis the national Esmeralda, Alnie Bajar Francisco, Alexis Alcantara, Michelle Avellano Amante, passing rate of 28.39 percent. Marvin Villafrante Gañalongo, Rose Gem Florence Alvarez Andaya, Maria Our passers are Bianca Camille Genevie Sepontos Gueta, Gemph Amoy Zharina Antonette Angcao, Charmaine Gellecanao Andoy, Cindy Rodrigo Hate, Vern Julius Cahinusayan Himor, Kate Bencito Bautista, Shannen Kyle Añonuevo, Bernalin Antolin Belen, Maria Louise Remaldora Idamla, Irene Relatado Benolirao, Venetia Conag Ivy Rose Yabillo Crebillo, Kristina Bonete Japlos, Marjorie Reyes Japson, Bruza, Mary Grace Ornales Caraan, Bianca Ocon de Jesus, Jeunesse Alden Crisostomo Landicho, Aquilyn Niño Rodel Garperio Casio, Winona Deputo Eusebio, Jeric Rivera Gallardo, Dado Molina, Anjenette Atuli Noarin, Rose Ropeta Catahan, Maria May Michelle Mesa Jamellarin, Lea Aquino Christine Balisa Obar, Riza Sumigin Odono Cruz, Kynah Amor Mojica Macario, and Isaac Vitor Dote Navarro. Pepito (10th placer), Brigitte Erika Darvin, Lovely Callano del Mundo, For the licensure for secondary Martinez Rodriguez, Criselda Rapay Emmanuel Peregrino dela Cruz Jr., educators, our first-time takers Roque, Aliza Mara Hernando Rupido, Lilibeth Camadela Torre, Jessica performed at 78.95 percent. Overall, Pamela Albajeso San Juan, John Reb Penuliar delos Santos, Donnel Nave our passing rate was 67.21 percent, vis- Caoile Sitjar, Edru Leandre Roxas Dimaano, Patricia Mae M. Estenoso, à-vis the national passing rate of 35.43 Soriano, Trina Tabjan Tagala, Jesica Paul Khristian de Guzman Eusebio, percent. Cortez Tenorio, Colyn Aguilar Vergara, Kryzza Lyn Bencito Faustino, Angelo Dianne delos Santos Vergara. Demate Fajardo, Jorenel Regala Our passers here are Kiev Cerrero Fernandez, Gabriel Archemedez Albarico, Asel Sheen Lucenario Andes, September 2016 licensure Yumol Flores, Junnielyn Rose Gandia Nicole Anne Anderson Antonio, Gahum, Judith Anne Rose Yabut For the September 2016 licensure, our Ganaden, Charlene Mae Manabat first-time takers of board examination Labadan, Maria Christina May Abergos for elementary teachers posted a passing Logro, Rissey Jane Suarez Lotik, rate of 61.54 percent, while overall, the Rominasol Almodovar Macapinlac, University posted a 47.06 percent vis- Richard Mallari Magsino, Maria à-vis that national passing rate of 30.18 Elizabeth Hortiz Mariano, Jennifer Eso percent. Maribbay, Jomel Alberto Medodia, Jasmine Jaro Mercado, Shiela Rubio DLSU-D passers here are Ser Voie Ochoa, Belly Jane Labisto Pano, Janet Olaes Cadavedo, Camille Oliver Mostar Presnillo, Eunice Amiller Casunuran, Maria Jessa Mae Fernandez Rato, Jasmin Smith Marquez Reyes, Cayago, Caila Jorge Ayon Domingo, Shella Alarcon Sico, Patricia Anne Therese Joy del Moral Dunton, Alvarez Sinsay, Danica Bandal Timajo, Francesca Marie Bagara Egay, Renato Jovalen Abelong Tablante, Yrene Anne JR Buen Escueta, Maritess Bautista Moquite Taguiam, Ciena Cristelle Galinato, Mary Antonette Partoza Alano Valderama, and Adrian Garcia Galon, Geramie John Harold Sornito Villanueva. Garais, Genesis Sumulong Lopez, Aljun Cena Porciuncula, Ellen Grace
22 New architects, engineers from CEAT
Licensure examinations conducted James McHenry Panganiban, Maria Sanitary Engineers from November 2016 to January 2017 Lareign Peña, Keenan Paolo Pineda, yielded new Lasallian architects and Charmaine Edna Ramos, David John By January 2017, DLSU-D yielded engineers from DLSU-D’s College Sandoval, and Zarah Joy Sarno. seven newly licensed sanitary engineers: of Engineering, Architecture and John Jefferson Aquino, Romeo Bravo Technology. Industrial Engineers Jr., Adrian Hoby Cinco, Jayson Hamtig, Jhoanna Matining, Earl Jasper Civil Engineers Meanwhile, the December 2016 Lance Mercado, and Ian Santos. Certified Industrial Engineers licensure Posting a 81.67 percent passing rate for yielded the following passers: John Architects DLSU-D’s first-time takers, the school’s Karlo Alaba, Iski Arguelles, Andrea overall performance was at 76.67 Eiza Bañas, Luis Daniel Bravo, John Posting a 91.67 percent passing rate vis- percent vis-à-vis the national passing Paul Cotoner, Lenilyn Dinglasan, à-vis the national passing rate of 57.62 rate of 45.90 percent. Renzel Aira Escusa, Maria Jeremae percent, DLSU-D’s new architects Our new civil engineers are Jenny Magadan, Rommel Breynard Mendoza, are Michael Argel Alcabaza, John Bitome, Charissa Caponpon, Camille Jason Palanog, Neil Adrielle Ramirez, MikhaelBulaga, Sean Maxwell Diana, Chavez, Roselle Cubol, Daphne Michelle Ann Salle, Ariane Sambrano, Laurence Francisco, Mark Homer Daoa, Beatrice Rose Diamante, Mark Vincent Anthony San Juan, Lastimoso, Chona Mae Manliguis, Ramon Cornelius Drice, Ramonchito Roydalyn Santos, Nicka Arnelie Aivie Dianne Napolitano, Jon Israel Encarnacion Jr., Maria Nancy Escartin, Sayaman, Carla Mae Tan, Danielle Nelvis, Angelo Nikko Ocampo, Melvin John Jacob Espallardo, Jameel Espinosa, Elaine Umali, Carlson Valencia, Omalay and Edgar Osio Jr. Frances Gae Estanislao, Kirstie Fuggan, Gemma Villacorte, and Diane Ashley Mark Robinson Garcia, Bethoven Kho, Yu. Kyra Manimbao, Jan Marie Nadal,
HRD student tops JPMAP essay contest
Jorina Caparal, a Human Resource HR Young Successors to Actualize Management student under the Leadership, Innovation and Synergy” Business Management Department and is an annual gathering of of DLSU-D’s College of Business Business Management students from Administration and Accountancy, all over the country. was adjudged Champion of the Academic Quell in Essay Writing (English Category) in the latest JPMAP (Junior People Management Association of the Philippines) National Convention, held November 25-27 at Davao Convention Center, The Ritz Hotel, and Garden Oases. Her essay was “Ending ‘endo’ to contribute to inclusive economic growth.” She was coached by Dr. Crispina Corpuz. The three-day conference-workshop was themed CHRYSALIS or “Convergence of
23 Com students shine at PR congress
Three teams of AB Communication Adrias, Chaira Mae Aguilar, Bryan Alam National Program for Out- students under DLSU-D’s College of Baybay, Jane Pamela Enriquez, of-School Youth—a nationwide Liberal Arts and Communication shone Furruzzia Landrito, Patricia Anne interagency convergence effort that brightly at the 2016 PRSP (Public Lopez, Maria Francesca Ronario, seeks to locate out-of-school youth and Relations Society of the Philippines) Jezzryl Blas Sualibio (Grey Matter); and enroll them in program interventions Congress and Grand Prix Competition, Eloisa France Bacason, Yeshua Roilan in education, entrepreneurship, and held November 12-13 at Henry Sy de Torres, May Fernanda Escobin, employment. Hall, DLSU-Manila. Jeianne Eusebio, Ellaine Grace Grisola, Maria Kimberly Ioannou, Jessone For more than a decade now, PRSP Team Prominence Communications— Purificacion, Rochelle Rivera, Ysabella has been organizing the annual composed of Mariah Joenelle Baldo, Tan and Jemimah Ubando (Fusion Students’ PR Congress and Grand Justine dela Cerna, Pauline Fontanilla, PR). Prix for students in the fields of Pauleen Joyce General, Krizanne Marie communications, advertising and Mercado, Angela Ortiz and Ericka All three teams were coached by media. The event gives students a look Jenn Poliran— placed 2nd Runner Up Communications and Journalism Prof. at current industry practices, trends, (Bronze) after San Beda College and Marco Polo. issues and concerns, and provides a Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila venue for them to apply what they (which were Champion and 1st Runner Attended by delegates from colleges have learned in the classroom to the Up, respectively). and universities nationwide, the actual working environment. The congress’ theme “PR4YOUth” centers interschool competition component Teams Grey Matter and Fusion PR, on youth education, specifically also trains students in preparing an meanwhile, were finalists. The teams the Department of Education’s and actual communication plan. were composed of Ana Margarita National Youth Commission’s Abot-
24 3rd RUNNER UP IN PANANAW. Marketing Students under DLSU-D’s College of Business Administration and Accountancy landed 3rd Runner Up in the 17th PANAnaw Awards Integrated Marketing Communications Students’ Competition, held November 19 at Elements, Centris, Quezon City. The students— Rhodel Marlon Realica, Rhoanne Mañalac, Christynne Janicka Gimeno, Jencenn Paul Morales, Isabel Maca, Olivia Anne Sison, Antonette Tamonan, Nicole Joy Viva, Shiela Marie Hisugan, Jamile Ann Umandal—were cited for their entry “Pusuan Movement.” They were coached by Prof. Michael del Rosario. PANAnaw Awards, IMC (Integrated Marketing Communications) Students’ Competition is especially geared towards the professional advancement of young marketing students and serves as a battle arena for future marketing practitioners. It brings together some of the country’s best marketing leaders and gurus and attracts more than a thousand students in attendance and dozens of schools as participants.
news Psych students bag Special Jury Award at AISEC in Malaysia
After competing with more than a of prison and reintegrated hundred participants from 11 different into a community. “We are countries, senior Psychology students more than happy to share the Ainah Salcedo and Diana Rhane Go stories of people we think are received the Special Jury Award for their not given space to be heard. research “Trustworthiness and Perceived We believe in our hearts that Social Support of Ex-Convicts: A Case in a way we have been true Study.” The research was presented to our Lasallian mission. at the ASEAN Innovation on Social Winning the Special Jury Sciences Exhibition and Conference Award was just a bonus,” said (AISEC) held at Universiti Utara Salcedo. Malaysia, Sitok, Kedah Malaysia on October 11-12. The students’ presentation was funded by the Their study provided a venue for ex- College of Liberal Arts convicts to share the affirmative support and Communication as well as the stigma and prejudices Achievement Fund. they encountered once they got out
25 Psych students present sports psychology paper at ICSPHW 2016
Carlo Garcia and Hannah Pauline research, their work attempted to Germany, Turkey, India, Malaysia, Rico, senior Psychology students describe the rich sports experiences Slovakia, New Zealand, Singapore, under the Psychology program of of residents of Bahay Pag-asa, which Indonesia, South Africa, Spain, DLSU-D’s College of Liberal Arts and is DLSU-D’s rehabilitation center for Thailand, USA, Bulgaria, Poland and Communication, presented a research CICL. Macedonia presented papers related to paper entitled, “Drawing Sports sports. Experiences from CICL (children in The research paper was presented at the conflict with the law) in Bahay Pag-asa: 1st ICSPHW (International Conference ICSPHW 2016 was organized by An Interpretative Phenomenological on Sport Pedagogy, Health and UP-CHK (College of Human Kinetics Analysis,” which they co-authored Wellness) held at the Celebrity Sports of University of the Philippines- with Dr. Vangie B. Montillano, faculty Plaza and University of the Philippines Diliman) in cooperation with the with College of Education’s Physical in Diliman, Quezon City, November Sports Management Council of the Education Department, who also served 18-20. Philippines, and the Asian Council of as research adviser. Exercise and Sport Science. Considered a first in combined Some 850 researchers from various Psychology and Physical Education countries such as South Korea,
26 The picture was Ivan Bilugan’s first ever colorized photograph and his first dip into photo colorizing . For it, he had to research the techniques involved, the different palettes he could use, some history lessons, and, of course, a who’s who in the practice of the craft— Ivan’s beginning with mostly foreigners, including one Btit of Filipino descent: palette Jordan J. Lloyd, a London-based artist whose roots go back to General Trias, By Orlando A. Oliveros Cavite. It was only later that he learned of the country’s handful of “colorizers”: ONE DAY, TWO years ago, Ivan was Manolo Quezon, Derrick Makutay, helping his mother organize their old Edmon Sison, Homer Fernandez, family photos when they found a very ‘For millennials, Venjoy Alegre. small picture (below), taken in 1953, of his mother (then five years old) color is one “They were very helpful and generous with her three-year-old brother and with suggestions on the techniques and their cousins. Wanting to preserve the approach to entice principles of colorizing photos. Sir photograph and knowing Ivan’s skills in Jordan even told me to strongly observe digital graphics design, Ivan’s ma asked them to be curious the lighting and the shadows in the him to digitally restore the picture and black-and-white photo even before have it enlarged. Ivan thought he could adding the colors. I needed their advice do better than that. Not only would and learn more for me to grow and learn more about he restore the picture, he would also this craft.” transform the sepia photograph into a about history.’ full-color memento. A 2008 AB Communication graduate from DLSU-D’s College of Liberal Arts and Communication, Ivan’s fascination with graphic design started in his sophomore year, while taking up Computer Journalism. His teacher, Prof. Tina Saulo, praised his early work: basic shapes manipulated to form a logo. “You have artistry in your blood,” she told him, and he wondered about it because he couldn’t recall anyone in his family who was ever an artist, a designer, or a writer. But he took the comment to heart, delving further into digital design.
After graduating, armed with his knowledge of Pagemaker and Photoshop, he worked as graphics designer and videographer with DLSU- D’s MCO (Marketing Communications Office).
“I was taught by Sir Fred (Agustin) and Sir PJohn (Catapang) about
27 Datu Bulon, 19-year- old chief of the Bagobo techniques and principles of design—I Tribe, was admired for his learned so much while I was there. That handsome physique and his colorful and elaborate marked my transition from beginner to costume. Original photo intermediate level.” was in sepia, taken by the Gerhard Sisters in By then, his roster of software 1904 at the Louissiana Purchase Exposition, USA. knowledge came to include Colorized by Ivan Bilugan Moviemaker, Adobe Premier and in April 2016. Aftereffects. After three and a half years, he left MCO and formed his own design portfolio: Bilog Bilugan Design. From then on, he did freelance work here and there, even accepting a part-time teaching job (teaching multimedia design) to DLSU-D’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, while maintaining a Facebook page devoted to colorized historical photos when he had become very good at it.
“With personal photos, only minor research is involved. But with historical photos, the research goes deeper… including background of the photo, identity of the subject, color of the costumes [and accoutrements], where the photo was taken (interior or exterior) and what time of day, what camera was used, even the story of why the subject(s) was there….”
Skin tone is another thing altogether. “[Filipinos in northern Philippines] have darker skin tone because they live in the highlands, [while] those in the southern lowlands tend to be lighter. The Chinese before were more yellowish. Manilans also tend to be yellowish due to Chinese influence. Overall, Asians and Africans tend to share the same color palette: brown and red. Caucasians, however, are orange and red with a little brown.” ‘Filipinos in northern
Philippines have darker Through Facebook, Ivan met John acknowledged the latter’s authorship. Tewell, a retired American pilot turned This was in June 2015. It was at this skin tone because they photographer based in the Philippines. point that Ivan decided to seriously live in the highlands, consider colorizing as a career. Some of Tewell’s pictures had been while those in the making the rounds of the internet At first, he thought colorizing is still a without due acknowledgement. When young and small field in which he could southern lowlands tend Ivan colorized one of Tewell’s pictures find his niche. “I still think that way,” to be lighter.’ (Manila’s Metropolitan Theater), he he says, except now, it has become his advocacy to color historical photos. 28 “They say history should be viewed in a opening of Museo De La Salle’s Galeria new light. For millennials, color is one ‘To understand society Oriente on October 28. The exhibit approach to entice them to be curious ran until December. Ivan was also a and learn more about history.” today, we have to finalist nominee in Rappler.com’s Move Awards, honoring individuals who excel Just this August, Ivan collaborated with understand what in the creative field to make a difference FHL (Filipinas Heritage Library) in happened before. We in society. It was his cousins and siblings marking FHL’s 20th anniversary. Of this who nominated him there, he said. collaboration, an exhibit of 30 colorized should not be estranged historical pictures, selected from FHL’s from our past just because But more than advancing his own Retrato collection, was mounted, popularity, he would like opportunities tied up with an exploration of colors of generation gap or time like that to popularize his advocacy to mentioned in Philippine literature gap. We have to connect— promote Philippine history in color. and songs, as well as Felice Prudente Sta. Maria’s nomenclature of 40 colors not just with the present “To understand society today, we have identified and verbalized in various to understand what happened before. Philippine tribes and cultures. The and through social media. We should not be estranged from our exhibit was titled “Color in History: We have to connect with past just because of generation gap or FHL Now 20.” time gap. We have to connect—not and be useful to our society just with the present and through social This same exhibit was brought to as well.’ media. We have to connect with and be DLSU-D as an inaugural event for the useful to our society as well.” n
Luneta, Manila at Sunset, circa late 1800s-early 1900s. Photo source: University of Michigan Special Collections Library. From the Everett Thompson Photograph Collection 1900/1930. Colorized by Ivan Bilugan in April 2016.
29 Among his mentors were the Amorsolo brothers (Fernando and Pablo), Fabian dela Rosa and Candido Alcantara who Tata Simon’s described him as “a painter at heart.” In honor of his favorite mentor Pablo Amorsolo, Saulog joined the AAP (Art Association of the Philippines), and won Legacy various painting competitions thereafter. Among his winning works were “Hope” By Orlando A. Oliveros (2nd Prize, FEU Art Exhibition), “Parting Kiss” (Honorable Mention in the AAP’s 4th Annual Art Exhibition and 1st Prize ON OCTOBER 28 2016, Caviteño artist was born in Malagasang, Imus in 1916, in 1956 in New Delhi, India), “Madonna Simon Saulog would have celebrated his and grew up sketching his father’s horses. of the Sampaguita” (2nd Place for the 100th birthday. To honor the late master, Recognizing the artistic talent of the boy, Purchase Prize during 11th Annual his students (members of Imus-based his father encouraged him, sending him Art Exhibition of 1958), and his most Malayang Sining—now a “technically to University of the Philippines to learn celebrated “Offspring” (2nd Prize in the defunct” socio-civic organization of artists more about art and painting in 1931. 1952 AAP Art Exhibition), featured on who still get together from time to time) culled together six of the master’s obras in oil and other media, and pooled them with their own works for the exhibit “Tata Simon: Simon Saulog: The Master and His Legacy” at Museo De La Salle’s Fe Panlilio Gallery, October 19-December 10.
Says Angelo Aguinaldo, a devoted student of Saulog (and “yet-to-be-unseated” president of Malayang Sining), there has been a resurgence of interest in Saulog’s works recently. For instance, reportedly, a Saulog painting fetched around P350,000 at Leon Gallery. Online, Saulog has also been “creating a lot of noise.”
“Filipinos [based in Florida, USA] are asking for a catalogue of the exhibit… A lot of collectors are now curious about him, about the artworks.”
“The artworks are intact,” adds Aguinaldo, “but they are dispersed.”
Besides private collections, among places one can find Saulog paintings are the National Museum (Manila), Makati Medical Center, Far Eastern University, UP Vargas Museum and Filipiniana Center, and Manila Polo Club.
Owing to his pioneering eminence, Saulog is to Cavite just as Botong is to Angono. The son of a horse trader, Saulog
30 the cover of Mobil Ways Magazine in 1955 and now in the collection of the country’s National Museum.
It is not surprising that, given his mentors and their tutelage, Saulog espoused “traditional” painting, in the footsteps of Fernando Amorsolo and European academic painting. The colors are very Amorsolo, “but the themes are somewhat different because they were actually very close to his heart,” says Aguinaldo.
Frequent themes involved women, modeled by one of his in-laws, his daughters, granddaughters, neighbors— “women of the countryside [with] unfortunate. People still went to Saulog At his age, Aguinaldo says he himself is unspoiled, fragile purity….” for commissioned works at his gallery still exploring a lot of styles, although in Imus. But to further hone his skills, these days, he tends “to become more Typical of the classical style, some of the instead of going abroad (which he could modern due to the influence of a lot of exhibited works are steeped in symbolism have done easily), he opted to teach those people.” But still, Saulog remains his (e.g. “Maria Makiling,” “Baclaran Scene,” young and budding artists around him. maestro. “Being with Saulog was like a “Basag na Banga,” etc.) and, as such, have This, of course, did not afford him to long educational journey… It’s amazing stories to tell. “That’s one thing Saulog create a sizable fortune from his art. But that when you talked with him everyday, was always telling us,” says Aguinaldo. then again, says Aguinaldo, “he was happy you learned new things.” “‘Make a story.’ A picture should speak a the way he was, much to the displeasure thousand words.” of a lot of people around him. ‘What a Another student, Hermie Baryas- waste of talent,’ they must have felt.” Manalaysay, also a Malayang Sining For his traditional approach and member, related how Saulog influenced popularity with foreign art buyers, In 1982-1983, Malayang Sining her by bringing “a shy girl out of her Saulog was identified with the “Mabini (formerly, Painters Club) was born, first as shell”: “He became our friend, our Artists”—a group of painters whose a school club based at Imus Institute, and mentor and a father figure to all of us. He artistic inclinations were “traditional” then later, as a socio-civic organization opened new doors for us and widened our and appealed mostly to tourists who supported by then Imus Mayor Jose horizons as artists.” frequented Mabini Street starting the Jamir, and mentored by Saulog—who post-war years and bought their artworks conducted the group’s art sessions for free. Among the more remarkable lessons she on demand and by bulk. This practice was learned from Saulog was “the power of the frowned upon, and later derided, by the For a “traditionalist” artist, Saulog as a mind.” “modernists” whose influence started to mentor was rather “modern.” Besides the dominate the local art scene in the latter classroom sessions, “we went out a lot: “He demonstrated this mind power when half of the 20th century. field trips, excursions, visits to galleries, he had a stroke and his right hand could museums....” Says Aguinaldo: “I think the not move, yet he was able to paint with “When Anita Magsaysay-Ho went reason why Saulog brought us to those his left hand.” to the US, she came back with a new places was so that we could explore a lot style—the cube style,” related Aguinaldo. of styles. He did not have this dream of Fortunately, Saulog’s art is experiencing “Previously, she had lost to Saulog in perpetuating the old tradition…that’s a revival in our day. “If you talk about one contest. Before she left, Anita made why we were called Malayang Sining (‘free legacy, we at Malayang Sining cannot a promise, albeit jokingly, to Saulog: art’). We started out with the traditional boast that we were the only ones taught ‘Pagbalik ko, tatalunin kita (When I approach, but he was open to—and even by Saulog,” says Aguinaldo. “There are return, I shall defeat you)!’ It happened. encouraged—the possibility that everyone others.” When Anita came home from abroad, would absorb or assimilate modernism. Saulog lost to her because it was also the Ultimately, it was the artist who will In our day, thankfully we can view for time that traditional painting was already decide.” ourselves how Tata Simon’s legacy lives waning.” on. n For Aguinaldo, Saulog’s—and every artist’s—story is a “sad story” of struggle, although in Saulog’s case, it’s not entirely
31 How art can heal By Orlando A. Oliveros
BECAUSE CREATIVITY and healing With this finding, Dayrit stressed arise from a single source, we have to the probable effectiveness of art recognize that the artist (as creative) therapy when used in rehabilitating is also a healer. Thus, medical doctor stroke patients or injured athletes. He and professor Dr. Johannes Dayrit, a mentioned centers in the US that are dermatologist and dermatopathologist already using art therapy in catering to by profession, established the premise patients with psychological problems. of his talk “Art and Healing,” held at DLSU-D’s Museo De La Salle on Dayrit himself saw a demonstration October 10. of art’s therapeutic capability in his friend who suffered depression at age The talk centered on how works of 30. For this, his friend went to the US art—or the practice of making art— to seek psychiatric help, during which, could aid in a person’s healing. And it’s he started drawing/painting landscapes. not just the artistically inclined (so- “After one to two months, he regained called “right brain-dominant” people) his normal functioning. He was no Dayrit explained how the holistic who can benefit from this. longer depressed. He decided to become approach in the way he treats his a fulltime artist.” patients makes them feel relaxed and “The creative process involves the whole even raises their confidence when brain and results from the interaction Himself an artist, Dayrit presented needed. “In consultations, that’s one of of networks. Both right and left [brain samples of his paintings and the most important aspects.” hemispheres] have their own functions photographs to his audience who were and they just send signals to one mostly Senior High School students. To which renowned artist Manny another.” With his portraits, he explained to them Garibay, who was in the audience, how he expressed his feelings towards agreed. In his experience, Garibay said Dayrit cited studies made at the his subjects—some of whom were he finds doctors who can appreciate University of Utah in the U.S. in fellow doctors and patients; how he art more compassionate, as opposed to which respondents were asked to stare interpreted events that unfolded around doctors who tend to treat their patients at the bent right wrist of a figure in a him; and his sentiments towards people as mere cases. “Art,” Garibay said, Michelangelo painting. With the use of he met and places he went to. “connects you to your basic humanity.” electrodes attached to the respondents, there were detected signals from “Art can relate to daily experiences,” he “Artist Talk: Art and Healing” was the respondents’ brain stimulating said. “Art is a language that gives voice part of Museo De La Salle’s lineup movement of their right hand. to how we feel in our hearts and in our of activities for October, which is thoughts.” Museums and Galleries Month. The “It’s the same thing when you see talk was held in partnership with a painting of ballerinas,” explained When asked about how art has been “Paghilom, Cavite Arts Camp and Dayrit, “you feel like dancing, too.” helping him in his medical practice, Festival 2017.” n
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