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OBLATIONThe University of the Philippines Centennial Newsletter Vol. 2 No. 1 January-March 2008 CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS LAUNCHED n the morning of January 8, 2008, in the midst of all the problems of the country Iand the University, Dr. Emerlinda R. Roman, the Centennial president of the UP as well as its first woman president, said “there was this day to look forward to.” “The thought that, perhaps, this anniversary would serve to unite us—despite our conflicts and problems, both internal and external—was a source of encouragement,” Roman said at the Centennial kick-off ceremonies at UP Thousands converge Manila. “You are all aware that we have had at the Oblation Plaza our share of problems, particularly with regard (right) in front of to our decision to adjust student fees to more Quezon Hall during realistic levels, and our continuing efforts to get the January 8 kick-off Congress to approve a new UP Charter. Not to ceremonies, while the mention the day-to-day business of running the Centennial Cauldron University.” (below) carries the flame—symbolizing the Roman considers the Centennial as an UP spirit—that has been occasion to celebrate, assess the University’s passed from generation performance in the past century, and to imagine to generation. its role in the next. The Centennial Lecture Series enlisted a competent group to be part of As the contingents massed along UP’s stock-taking and planning. University Avenue and the Oblation Plaza in UP alumni engineers President Roman paid tribute to the past 18 UPD, helicopters hovered low and scattered UP presidents, who offered themselves to UP, confetti, flower petals, and balloons among reunite at the Fort with much dedication, patience, endurance, and the crowd. The gathering was also highlighted sacrifice resulting in a UP that the Philippines by two batches of sky-divers from the espite the early afternoon downpour, can be proud of. She concluded saying that military’s Special Action Force and the police the NBC Tent in Fort Bonifacio “one thing has remained constant—a quality bearing the emblems of the different UP Global City was filled with laughter difficult to define but recognized by all who D constituent units and congratulatory banners and camaraderie, as close to 400 UP Alumni have spent either a season or an entire lifetime of the Centennial. The sky-divers executed Engineers of the College of Engineering in the university. For lack of a better term, we a perfect landing on the open field beside came to celebrate its 60th Grand Alumni might call it the UP spirit—the force that serves Plaridel Hall. Homecoming on November 9, 2007. Most as a bond across generations and even across All throughout the day, projectors batches were represented, with the event being continents. We can build on this UP spirit and flashed highlights of the activities live on at made more memorable by the presence of we will,” Roman said. least four giant screens installed along the the oldest guest, 99-year-old and Diamond Later in the afternoon, UP officials, faculty University Avenue and the Oblation Plaza. Jubilarian, Fernando Javier (CE ’33). UP members, staff members, students, alumni, Intermittently, the newly-restored Carillon President Emerlinda R. Roman and former and friends from all over the country arrived rang out with tunes being played by Prof. Department of Energy Secretary Dr. Francisco in droves in a grand motorcade. Many of the Jerry Dadap, one of the first carilloneurs of L. Viray (EE ’70) also graced the occasion. alumni came home from abroad and some from the University. The program started at 7:00 in the other places in the Philippines. As the parade ended, a group of evening with the upbeat opening number of students blew ten tambulis while a barrage the UP Pep Squad, this year’s UAAP Cheering of kwitis rocketed to the sky to signal the Competition Champions. Ting Joson-Pascual Carillon plays music once again start of a program in front of the Oblation (IE ’87), Eric Nera (MetE’83), Riza Gervasio- Plaza. Torches were then passed by a Mantaring (EE ’92), and Ji Reyes (ME ’83) UPAA hundred alumni, University officials, former hosted the affair. officials led UP presidents, students, national scientists “Be Eng’g Proud,” the theme of this by Ponciano and artists, and other alumni around the year’s homecoming, was chosen by the UPAE Rivera, Gari 2.2-kilometer Academic Oval, accompanied to reflect the fact that some of the country’s Tiongco, and Gen. by a 100-gun salute from the UP Rifle Team. top-caliber engineering professionals and Jaime de los According to Alumni Regent Ponciano decision-makers are College of Engineering Santos,turn Rivera Jr., concurrently president of UP alumni. Dean Guevara spoke about her pride over the new Alumni Association (UPAA), the flame and gratitude on being an alumna of the Carillon bells symbolizes UP’s quest to learn more and be College. to President of service to mankind. Roman, while Centenary, p. 6 UP alumni, p. 3 UP System and UP Diliman officials witness. UP honors Pinoy scientist in Harvard

UP regents greet Prof. Baldomero Olivera, Harvard Foundation Scientist of the Year, after conferring upon him an honorary doctorate. Dr. Olivera n December 18, 2007, after almost frames, bolts, cables, walls, and ceilings were leads research in drug two decades, the UP Diliman (UPD) refurbished. discovery from animal campus was once again ringing with Past and present UPAA officials and other sources, particularly O from venomous snails carillon musical pieces as 36 new bells were influential alumni and donors gathered at the installed in the UPD Carillon. Through the Carillon site to witness the turnover of the bells found in Philippine seas. A UP alumnus efforts of the UP Alumni Association (UPAA), to UP, and the lowering of a time capsule for the and research ally, he the bells were imported from The Netherlands, next phase of the UPAA Carillon project, the delivered the second the old clavier keyboard was replaced with a establishment of the Carillon Plaza. of the UP Centennial new heavy-duty oak-wood one, a hook-up with Former UPAA President Lt. Gen. Jaime Lecture Series on a master clock, and synthesizer; and the steel Carillon, p. 6 January 16, 2008.

probes, Alice S. Laya laughter, Centennial 4 news 3 Chair 5 UPCBA honors UP at 100! 2 Ang galing mo! distinguished alumni The The 2 | The University of the Philippines CENTENNIAL NEWSLETTER OBLATION OBLATION Volume 2 Number 1 JANUARY-MARCH 2008 |3 Looking back in appreciation and gratitude, moving forward ow best to remember a loved one, how to give tribute to a beloved teacher, mentor or boss in a meaningful and continuing way? Many alumni have found that a gift to their alma mater in the form of dedicated professorial chair or a faculty grant in their honor, especially in this centennial year, is at Honce a fitting testimonial, an investment in, and a legacy to UP. Presented here are various professorial chairs endowed to honor and remember, and to move the beloved alma mater and our nation forward. Amb. Ramon V. Del Rosario, Sr. Professorial The Teresa Ancheta Aquino Chair in Business Administration Centennial Professorial Chair in Nursing

r. Belinda Aquino, (AB English ’57) recently donated Da Centennial professorial chair in honor of her mother Teresa Ancheta Aquino. Dr. Aquino wrote that she “makes the financial assistance for personal and institutional reasons as her supreme tribute to her late mother, Teresa Ancheta Aquino, who struggled through a profoundly painful childhood to acquire a basic education and eventually become a modern woman and productive citizen. The young fragile life of the donor’s mother was punctuated by extreme adversity in a time of cholera, dysentery, smallpox, leprosy, bubonic plague and other diseases that decimated her She adds, “the Donor is Dr. Magdaleno Albarracin Jr., Mrs. Trin Albarracin, Ambassador Ramon V. del Rosario Sr., President Roman, Dr. Cesar Virata, family, aggravated by the ravages of dedicating this assistance as well to the and Chancellor Sergio Cao during the donation turnover the Philippine-American War. That other hardy pioneers of her mother’s Excerpts from the welcome remarks of a great investment vehicle. Let me be very significant and memorable. she survived at all was probably an generation, trailblazers in building the Dr. Magdaleno B. Albarracin, Jr. on 17 apply the concept of intrinsic value Those were the more idealistic and act of God, but was also a tribute to profession of nursing at a crucial time January 2008 at the Phinma Boardroom. which Warren Buffet, the second perhaps more reckless years—thus her fortitude, determination, courage, of the nation’s confrontation with richest person in the U.S., uses in more dear to recall. Some met their capacity for endurance, and good old modernity, especially with science and elcome to Phinma on the evaluating companies and stocks for future spouses while in U.P. They Ilocano resilience. She became one of health issues. Without their knowing it, occasion of the launching acquisition. (See table below) should donate perhaps 10% of value the pioneer nursing students, possibly they were making history. They were Wof the Amb. Ramon Now what enterprise creates added. Others fell in love but lost it one of the first from Northern Luzon, part of the core group from whom the del Rosario, Sr., U.P. Centennial such wealth at such low cost? If with lots of regret. But the memory at the Philippine General Hospital in great institution we now know as the Professorial Chair in Business there were a way to collect from is sweet and lingers on. That makes the early 20th century…If mothers are Philippine General Hospital emerged. Administration. every graduate 5% of his value U.P. deserving of a donation of even proud of their daughters in the natural And its Nursing School, later College, Today, we honor a great man. added, a Warren Buffet will offer to 15%. Joke only. scheme of things, the reverse is equally, would become the premier institution We are also helping a great institution buy U.P. for an attractive price and I have three loves in my if not more, true.” in this profession in the country.” the University of the Philippines in will offer free tuition plus board and life: U.P., Trin, and Phinma in its faculty retention program. lodging to every student he thinks chronological order. Many years ago, Trin and I are honored to fund will likely finish. U.P. sent me to the University of the Amb. RVR professorial chair and But there is no such collection Michigan for my masters in electrical Dr. Belinda doubly honored for having been mechanism on hand so no Warren engineering. There I met Trin. Years Aquino receives given the consent by Amb. RVR Buffet will buy UP. But we all a certificate of later, U.P., thanks to my dean then recognition from to name after him this professorial know in our hearts that UP creates Cesar Virata, sent me to Harvard for President Roman chair. Being a pillar of Dela Salle tremendous wealth, estimated at business administration where I later in the presence University, his consent is a coup for P244.4 billion per year for our society. met Amb. RVR which in turn led of Nursing U.P. and me. We also realize that any child of a Dean Josefina me to Phinma later. Thus, because Tuazon and UP This professorial chair will be jeepney driver or a lavandera who of U.P., I met my two other loves. Foundation’s Prof. one of the first, if not the first, graduates from U.P. will most likely And because of Phinma, I am able Gerry Agulto. to be endowed with P3 million become part of the middle class, to help U.P. And because of Trin, I versus the normal P1.5 million. which is the bulwark of a democratic have been able to do a good job in for education especially for U.P. I The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, We will also raise to P3 million society. Thus, U.P. deserves the help both U.P. and Phinma. quote the last stanza of the poem But I have promises to keep, the endowment of the Phinma of everyone, whether or not he is an As with most of us, in spite “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy And miles to go before I sleep, professorial chair established years alumnus. of my years, I still want to do more Evening” by Robert Frost: And miles to go before I sleep. ago. And we will upgrade to P1.5 At the personal level, the years million from P500,000 the Bacnotan spent in U.P. by every alumnus must Consolidated Industries professorial Alice S. Laya Centennial Chair chair also established years ago. U.P. Warren Buffet’s Intrinsic Value Foundation) in two (2) hinterland and I thank the Emar Corporation Concept Applied to UP (in barangays. A photo from the of the del Rosario family for its P1.5 PhP) reception launching the Alice S. million donation to help increase 100,000/month - How much Laya Centennial Professorial Chair the endowments of the Phinma and a typical UP graduate is shows (from L-R) Dean Erlinda Bacnotan professorial chairs. All assumed to earn more than if Echanis of UPCBA, Dr. Laya together, a total of P6.75 million will he graduated from an average school handing the check to President be donated to U.P. today. Emerlinda Roman, UP Diliman I am happy to help U.P. raise 50 million - Approximate Chancellor Dr. Sergio Cao, and Dr. funds for faculty retention because, incremental income over 40 Magdaleno Albarracin, Vice Chair years of professional life from of the UP Centennial Commission. to me, the faculty and the students having studied in UP, or are the core of a university. Physical facilities are important but they are 50 million - Value added by UP per graduate secondary. As I often say, I much prefer to study gravity and classical 2.5 million - 5% of incremental mechanics from Isaac Newton even income every alumnus could give back to UP under an apple tree than from an 500 billion - Potential donation ordinary physics professor inside a r. Jaime C. Laya, former concerned citizens with roots in modern classroom; or philosophy of 200,000 UP alumni (proven and probable reserves) Governor of the Central Marinduque to band together to help from Socrates even inside an Bank and Dean of the the underprivileged in Marinduque. Athenian jail than from a typical 250 billion - Value added or D th College of Business Administration MFI now on its 20 year continues philosophy professor in a university; wealth creation by UP per (1957-78), recently donated a to provide among others, assistance year (5,000 UP graduates/ or management from Amb. RVR year x 50 million value added Centennial Professorial Chair to the in Education at the Elementary while inspecting a cement plant by UP/graduate) College of Business Administration (with ERDA) and Pre-school or attending a contentious board (UPCBA) in honor of his late levels, in Micro-Financing, Copra 244.5 billion - Net wealth wife Alice Sandoval Laya. The Trading, Fishing, Swine Disposal and meeting than from a multi-media created by UP per year (250 lecture at Harvard. late Mrs. Laya (UPCBA ’69) was Handicraft projects and importantly billion minus operating costs the moving spirit of Marinducare in the establishment of a potable May I emphasize the importance excluding PGH) Foundation Inc. that galvanized water system (with Peace and Equity The late Alice Laya of U.P. to nation building. It is also The The 2 | The University of the Philippines CENTENNIAL NEWSLETTER OBLATION OBLATION Volume 2 Number 1 JANUARY-MARCH 2008 |3 National government supports UP Centennial with a record P2.64B he Office of the President, Engineering, and the Mechanical the acquisition of various pieces the Senate, and the House of Engineering Building. of equipment for the College of Representatives’ combined P80 million has been assigned Engineering. T for the repair and rehabilitation of Another P500 million is contribution during 2006-2007 for the University of the Philippines’ buildings damaged by typhoons expected for the National Science Centennial projects and activities Milenyo, Reming, Paeng, and Senyang in Complex and Technology have now reached a record high of UP Los Baños. Incubation Park in UP Diliman. P1.05 billion. These contributions P60 million has been set aside for P228.3 million will be will go a long way in helping UP construction projects in UP Diliman earmarked for the construction President Emerlinda Roman’s vision (College of Engineering Library, of various school buildings in UP for 2005-2011 to make UP a Center Department of Computer Science, Mindanao, UP Pampanga, and of Excellence and Culture and an and the Executive House), UP UP Visayas; the construction of a efficient university. Part of the funds Los Baños (various buildings), UP student center in UP Manila; a four- will also be used in the activities to Manila (Institute of Ophthalmology storey high-school building in UP celebrate the UP Centennial. and the Sentro Oftalmologico), UP Iloilo and the National Center for UP expects to receive an Visayas (Cebu College Library), UP Good Governance in UP Diliman; additional P1.59 billion from the Mindanao (Central Administration the completion of the Medical national government during 2008. Building), UP Baguio (College of Museum in UP Manila, the Mass UP constituent units will benefit Arts and Communications), and UP Communication Media Center, Alumni engineers proudly stand beside College of Engineering Dean Rowena from the 2006-2007 contribution. Open University (Centennial Building and the College of Architecture Guevara and President Roman during the UPAE homecoming. P500 million has been earmarked and Marker). buildings in UP Diliman; for the development of the National P117.3 million has been allotted continuation of UP Centennial UP alumni, from p. 3 Science Complex and Technology for the Philippine General Hospital projects; repair/ rehabilitation of Various citations and awards were M. Pacheco, Eric Nera, Edel Incubation Park in the Diliman for the modernization of its medical the National College of Public presented to outstanding alumni led Templonuevo, Dante Briones, campus to strengthen UP’s position as facilities. Administration and Governance by the Most Distinguished Alumnus, Bobbie Angangco, Roger Robang, the leading research and development P192.7 million has been building, the Computer Science Johnip G. Cua, (ChE ’78), the first and Cherrie Chan. institution in the country. Created earmarked for the completion of building, the Home Economics Filipino CEO of Procter & Gamble The last and most awaited under Executive Order No. 583 (08 the College of Social Sciences and building, and the Kalayaan Philippines. The Departmental part of the program was the December 2006) by President Gloria Philosophy and College of Mass Residence Hall in UP Diliman; and Awards were presented to Julius raffle draw, done using numbered Macapagal-Arroyo, the complex will Communication buildings in UP establishment of a university town B. Maridable (MEChE ’81), Rene ping-pong balls inside a tambiolo Diliman, the restoration of the serve as the national hub for the in UP Clark Pampanga, a bio-fuel S. Santiago (BSCE ’70), Dwight especially designed by Prof. Happy Carillon bells, the construction of a center in UP Los Baños, and the generation and application of new David M. Simon (BSEE ’82, MSEE Denoga and Dr. Alex Paran of scientific knowledge in the natural medical museum in UP Manila, and Kanluran Road in UP Mindanao. the Mechanical Engineering the monitoring and rehabilitation ’86), Jose Galo P. Isada (BSGE ’70), and applied sciences and mathematics. P150 million will be allotted Department. Mike Echavez of the program of the Marine Biological for upgrade of facilities in support Noel M. Tempongko Jr. (BSIE ’82), It will house the National Institute of Computer Science Department Station of UP Visayas on Taklong of technology commercialization, Bienvenido C. Gonzales (BSME ’78), Geological Sciences, Marine Science developed a computer program, Institute, National Institute of Physics, Island, Guimaras. establishment/ upgrade of analytical and Ralph A. Ante (BSMetE ’78). which instantly showed onscreen National Institute of Molecular Additional funding is going to be laboratories, and infrastructure The achievement awardees Biology and Biotechnology, Institute allotted to the following in 2008. support for the commercialization for entrepreneurship, engineering the names of winning ticket of Biology, Institute of Chemistry, P644.8 million will be earmarked of seeds in UP Los Baños. education, and government service holders. The lucky winner of the Institute of Environmental Science for the construction and completion P68.5 million is expected to were Katrina K. Limcaoco (BSIE Grand Prize, Toyota Camry, was and Meteorology, Institute of of the National Institute of Civil be allotted for the acquisition of ’91), Ibarra E. Cruz (BSME ’54) Efren “Chip” Marqueses, ChE ’90. Mathematics, and the Natural Engineering building; the Industrial information technology, office, and and Romeo M. Cabacang (BSChE The next draw will be in June 2008. Sciences Research Institute. Engineering building; the Electrical classroom laboratory equipment; ’80, MSChE ’85), respectively. The The homecoming organizers P100 million has been allocated and Electronics Engineering building; support for the Agricultural posthumous award for engineering were the Silver Jubilarians (Batch for engineering scholarships and the the Mechanical Engineering building; Mechanization Development education was conferred to Edgardo 1982), led by Dante Briones, Lucille construction/ site development of the and the Mining, Metallurgical, and Program of UP Los Baños and S. Pacheco (BSME ’53). Tolentino, Edel Templonuevo, the Department of Mining, Metallurgical Materials Engineering and the the UP Manila School for Health The UPAE’s 2008 seven- event director, and Gene Peralta, and Materials Engineering Building, Center for Energy and Environment Science Extension in the Aurora member Board of Directors were representing the Batch ‘82 MS/ the Department of Industrial Engineering building. A portion of Province; and modernization of the also elected. Members are Benito PhD graduates. the entire amount will be used for Natural Sciences Research Institute. PHINMA donates four professorial chairs to College of Eng’g UPAA updates Revised Criteria for or call telephone nos. 920-6868; Distinguished Alumni 920-6871; 920-6875; and 929-8327, Awards or email [email protected] Advertisers, sponsors, and donors The UPAA (UP Alumni are also welcome. Association) Board has revised Envisioned as a collector’s item, the criteria, categories and some the three volumes will be packaged processes with regard to the in a specially-designed slip-case. nomination and selection of this They will also feature the works year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards. of UP alumni and National Artists There will be no more “most” Napoleon Abueva, Abdul Imao, and outstanding awards and categories BenCab. are made broader and thematic. The previous 11 categories could be looked at as examples but more announcements categories may be defined. The President Dr. nomination process will also be UP Emerlinda R. Roman Representatives of UP Engineering Class of ‘56; Mena, Jovellanos, and Vila family members; and CoE faculty members close open. In addition, search committees and the UP Centennial ranks behind Prof. Jose Jovellanos, officials of the UP System, UP Diliman, College of Engineering, and PHINMA. will be established in the different Commission will hold a UP campuses with the help of dinner in honor of UP UPAA chapters. n 13 December 2007, four Computer Science; Aura C. Matias, The well-attended affair was Special recognition will be given Centennial donors on (4) newly created College Ph.D. (BS IE ‘82, MS IE ‘89) from the graced by UP President Emerlinda R. to individuals and groups who have Thursday, May 8, 2008 of Engineering (CoE) Department of Industrial Engineering Roman, UP Chancellor Sergio S. Cao, O had exceptional and outstanding at 7:00 pm at the Rizal A Professorial Chairs—the Dean and Operations Research; and Joel Dean Rowena Cristina L. Guevara, Dr. achievements in pursuing the goals Ballroom, Makati Shangri-La, Marino Mena Professorial Chair, Joseph S. Marciano, Ph.D. Albarracin, Prof. Jose Jovellanos, the of the University and/or the UPAA. Ayala Avenue corner Makati Prof. Jose Jovellanos Professorial (BS EE ‘94) from the family of Prof. Vila, representatives They shall be nominated by any Chair, UP Engineering Class of 1956 Department of Electronics and of Batch ‘56, and CoE faculty Avenue, Makati City. UP alumni or chapter, chosen by Professorial Chair, and Prof. Emeritus Electrical Engineering. members. The dinner will be hosted Norberto S. Vila Professorial Chair- the UPAA Committee on Alumni by Mr. David M. Consunji. -were inaugurated at the Board of Awards, and affirmed by the UPAA Board. Special recognition shall be Regents room. UPCBA honors distinguished alumni he UP Centennial These Professorial Chairs were given, but not limited to, service to Concert will be held at donated by PHINMA Foundation UPAA, outstanding alumni chapter, T (Philippine Investment Management a three-generation alumni family, and the Cultural Center of the Consultants, Inc.) through international alumni achievers Philippines on June 18, 19, the generous support of Dr. The deadline for submission of & 20, 2008. Magdaleno B. Albarracin (EE nominations is April 15, 2008. The concert will showcase ‘56). Dr. Albarracin, Vice Chair the great talents of UP. It is of PHINMA, has been continually 2008 Centennial Yearbook hoped it will bring alumni helping the College in its faculty back to memory lane as The UPAA will come out with retention program and improvement it will feature significant of its facilities to enhance the learning a once-in-a-lifetime three-volume UPAA 2008 Centennial Yearbook historical events in UP and environment of students. in the country. Each Professorial Chair amounts focusing on the theme “UP Alumni: Funds raised will be for to P240,000 per year for the next five Excellence, Leadership & Service years. A candidate for professorial in the next 100 years.” This special the “Iskolar ng Bayan” chair should be a regular member publication will be issued during the Fund. Visit the UP website of the faculty with the rank of UPAA’s Grand Alumni Homecoming www.up.edu.ph for more Assistant Professor or higher, and and Reunion on June 21, 2008 at the details. as a general rule, should have served Araneta Coliseum. The UP College of Business Administration recognized its distinguished alumni All alumni and alumni associations the University of the Philippines as a Augusto L. de Leon, Nestor A. Espenilla, Jr., Dominador T. Gregorio (not in faculty member for at least five years. of UP, accredited with UPAA or not, photo), Henry Joseph M. Herrera, Robert F. Kuan, Oscar R. Sañez, and Ramon are called upon to participate in this This year’s recipients are Angelo Y. Sy, shown here flanking Chancellor Sergio S. Cao and CBA Dean Erlinda S. Cedric M. Festin, Ph.D. (BS CS Echanis, during homecoming ceremonies last December 2 in UP Diliman. The rare publication. They can visit awardees are leaders in government and local and international business and the UPAA Office at Ang Bahay ng ‘92, MS EE ‘96) and Susan P. Festin (BS finance. CS ‘94), both from the Department of Alumni, UP, Diliman, Quezon City The The 4 | The University of the Philippines CENTENNIAL NEWSLETTER OBLATION OBLATION Volume 2 Number 1 JANUARY-MARCH 2008 |5

Cecilia “Ces” Oreña-Drilon “I learned that there is not one but many voices and many Broadcast Journalist sides to an issue. Never give up, stand up for what you believe in, hold fast to your ideals.” probes Cheche Lazaro, one of the Philippines’ most respected broadcast journalists, is founding president of Probe Productions Inc. and host of The Probe Team, the first laughter investigative newsmagazine for television in the Philippines that has won local as well as international recognition. She first burst into the male-dominated media scene working with the American Broadcasting Corp. in 1985, during the twilight of the Marcos dictatorship. Cheche has since won the respect of her peers and the public as a broadcast journalist and producer of news award-winning television programs such as The Probe Team, 5 has indeed made significant contributions and Up, Cheche Lazaro Presents, and Gameplan. to many facets of Philippine life. Among UP the many UP alumni who have made successful careers in showbiz and who have brought laughter to our lives are Candy Pangilinan, Tessie Tomas, Nanette Inventor, Rene Boy “Ate Glow” Willie Nepomuceno Facunla, Herbs Samonte, and, of course, Willie Nepomuceno. AB Fine Arts ‘71 Cheche Lim-Lazaro continues to bring us fearless analyses of the issues of the day, while Ces Drilon in her 21-year career as broadcast journalist has es Drilon writes, “More than lessons in the classroom, covered some of the country’s most memorable it was the atmosphere in UP that helped me in my stories. Cjournalism career. The curiosity, the open-mindedness, We asked Cheche, Ces, and Willie Nep what it the relentlessness in seeking answers—these are attributes that was in their UP experience that contributed to their the campus helped shape in me. My exposure in the Sigma successful media and showbiz careers. Delta Phi sorority also proved valuable later on, the public humiliation initiations helped in giving me the ‘kapal ng mukha’ tv journalists need in some situations when doors are closed in our faces.” Ces Oreña-Drilon is one of the most awarded broadcast Cheche Lim-Lazaro journalists in the Philippines. In 2004, Drilon was among AB Speech & Drama twelve women to receive the prestigious TOWNS Award, given every three years to outstanding women for their service to the ecilia “Cheche” Lim Lazaro writes, “UP was a nation, through their achievements in their respective careers. particularly unique and special experience. It was the In 1996, Ces also won the JOURNALIST OF THE Cfirst time I came across the words ‘academic freedom.’ YEAR AWARD given by the Metro Pacific Excellence in It opened up a whole new horizon. You could freely express Journalism Awards. She also won in two other categories, BEST what you believed in, attend or not attend class as you wished, SOCIAL ISSUES REPORTER and BEST ECONOMIC make choices about your academic program, be a part of any ISSUES REPORTER. In 1995 and 1994, respectively, campus organization, join rallies for fun or because of your Ces won the ULIRANG INA award, an honor bestowed political beliefs, and you were part of a community that took illie Nepomuceno recalls, “When I entered the on outstanding mothers, and the EXCELLENCE IN those words seriously. university, my inclination at the outset was towards JOURNALISM AWARD, given by the International Planned “It was preview of the field I chose to join, a foretaste of Wthe visual arts, music and theater. Somewhat very Parenthood Foundation, East Asia and Oceania Region, the career that I now have. personal expressions of artistry. Quite selfish in a way. for her reportage on young adult sexuality. “My UP experience changed all that. At UP we all went In 2003, Drilon was given the Sigma Delta Phi’s Mariang Maya through a common learning experience of registration gauntlets, award for her outstanding achievement in broadcast journalism. terror teachers, boycotts, fraternity rumbles and debates, but I One of the oldest Greek-letter societies in UP, the Sigma Delta Phi guess the best things I learned remain to be the pursuit of Sorority gives out the award to their outstanding members every excellence, the freedom of choice, integrity, responsibility and ten years. the resultant benefit of one’s action to mankind. Drilon currently co-anchors the groundbreaking news “Of course such idealism has been tempered by time, but program, “BANDILA,” aired on ABS-CBN, the Philippines’ to be able to contribute in setting a high standard in whatever largest network. we do must always be a given. “Nothing in my UP experience attracted me to show business except perhaps, to bring those lessons learned into it. “No matter how quixotic, the torch of idealism flames eternal and I owe it to UP.” A 1971 Fine Arts graduate of the University of the Philippines, Willie has a string of Awards from the 1980s including the Aliw Awards for Best Comedy Act and Best Stand UP Act, Cecil Award for Best Comedy Recording (Willie’s Way, Dyna Records), Most Outstanding Entertainer of the Year (Consumers Union of the Philippines), and the Gawad CCP Award for the Most Outstanding Television Special (Cultural Center of the Philippines).

UP Visayas kicks off the Centennial with a parade by Joseph Anthony G. Escaran and Faculty Grants, Library Modernization, Centennial as “University of Pila” while it is now known as “University of lumni all the way from Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Classrooms, UPV Alumni Gallery, Mini Cinema, Libro para Pindot” for its online enrolment system. Guimaras, Negros and other parts of the country sa Iskolar Ng Bayan. A Centennial raffle draw was launched Roman enumerated the three big events that were joined the faculty, staff, students, and friends for after his speech. A brand-new Toyota Vios will be given away considered significant: 1) The Centennial Kick-off inUP A as grand prize. The draw date is on July 26, 2008 during the “Bayle sa Kalye”, the Centennial Kick-off of UP Visayas Manila and UP Diliman campuses last Jan. 8, 2008; 2) The Iloilo on Jan. 26, 2008. UP President Emerlinda Roman, UPV Grand Alumni Homecoming, and proceeds of the raffle Centennial Homecoming that will be held on June 21, 2008 at Vice-Presidents Amelia Guevara, Cristina Hidalgo, and will be used to fund the said projects. the Araneta Coliseum; 3) The Centennial Lantern Parade in Marvic Leonen also joined the parade, which started at 2:00 in Pres. Roman talked about how the university has gone December. the afternoon after the “Kasadyahan,” one of the highlights a long way from less than twenty courses to more than six Pres. Roman expressed her elation over the success of of the Dinagyang festival. hundred to date. She mentioned that homes of the faculty the kick-off parade and expressed her appreciation for the full Chancellor Aguilar updated the alumni on the status were once used as classrooms whereas now the faculty already participation of the students, faculty, staff, and especially the of the following Centennial projects: Professorial Chairs conducts online lectures. Roman also said that UP was known alumni. The crowd was estimated to be around 6,000 people.

(Leftmost) Dancing and singing to the tune of “UP Ang Galing Mo,” the UP contingent parades along the major streets of Iloilo City. Each academic group had their own gimmick and mascot as they vied for Best in Gimmickry, Best in Mascot, and the Most Number of Participants awards.

The program starts with Palupad or flying of the balloons by UP President Roman, Sen. Kiko Pangilinan and UP faculty, staff, REPS, and alumni representatives. The The 4 | The University of the Philippines CENTENNIAL NEWSLETTER OBLATION OBLATION Volume 2 Number 1 JANUARY-MARCH 2008 |5

Far Though We Wander by Vicki Bello-Jardiolin UP Ang Galing Mo UP at 100! Ang Galing Mo! (Rock Music) “UST accepts wise students. LA SALLE accepts he Centennial Year celebrations have been Narito kami’y nagpupugay launched, kicked off with a motorcade, 100 great students. ATENEO accepts best students. UP doesn’t accept the best, greatest, or wisest. UP Sa Universidad ng aming buhay torches, a concert and fireworks to the jaunty During the Centennial kick-off on Ikaw pa rin ang binabalikan T January 8, 2008, the Centennial makes them! HAPPY CENTENNIAL!” accompaniment of UP ANG GALING MO, lyrics Di pa rin malilimutan of which we reprint here. Cauldron is about to get lit, the UP Pep Squad—UAAP Cheering “UP made you in such a way that when the Ikaw pa rin ang UP Now the alumni, never too modest to begin with, Naming mahal are celebrating with an orgy of self congratulatory Competition champion—peps up world is sitting, you would be standing. When the the massive crowd, alumnus Ryan texts and emails. world is standing, you would stand out. When the Cayabyab plays a composition for REFRAIN: Here’s a sampler. world stands out, you would be outstanding. And his alma mater, delegates from UP when the world tries to be outstanding, you would Sandaang taon na tayo “Eight things I learned at UP: Manila show their force, College Lagi ka pa rin sa aming puso 1. Suggested readings are MANDATORY. of Fine Arts parols of Ikot jeeps do be the standard. In short laging pasaway ka. Isang an encore of their Lantern Parade masaya at mayabang na sentenaryo sa iyo taga UP!” Sandaang taon na tayo 2. You can know everything, yet still fail an UP, ang galing mo exam. performance, and delegates from UP Here are the lyrics of “UP Ang Galing Mo”, 3. All your classmates are brilliant. Others just Baguio prepare to dance. composed by Herbie Rosales, 55, of Tau Alpha Fraternity. Salamat sa iyong mga guro aren’t studying. Salamat sa inyong pagtuturo 4. Teachers impressed with no. 1 Taglay nyo ang kahusayan 5. Your best efforts could still get a 5.0 Taglay nyo ang karunungan 6. Every class is like a thesis defense—it’s not Hinubog nyo kami enough that you understand; you have to Sa kabutihan know how to explain it as well. 7. Seatworks natin, finals sa ibang school! Wala nang ibang maihahambing 8. UP at 100! Ang Galing Mo! Sa talino mo’t angking galing Daanin man sa syensiya To which another alumnus adds, Hi-tech man at kahit ano pa 9. EVERY TEACHER LOADS YOU WITH Ikaw pa rin UP SO MUCH READING MATERIALS…… Ang nangunguna 24 hours a day just isn’t enough. 10. EVERY instructor feels he is the only (REPEAT REFRAIN) instructor hence you must ALWAYS be prepared when you attend his class. Sa iyong dugo ang kasaysayan Despite all these faultfinding about UP and Dumaloy sa pag-unlad ng ating bayan its teachers, we are MIGHTY PROUD TO BE Sagisag ka ng kagitingan UPIANS!” Bandila ka ng kalayaan Pag-asa ka lagi “Sabi nga nila, ang gwapo/ganda mo. Sabi ko Na mamamayan naman, bale wala yan. Sabi rin nila, ang talino mo. Sagot ko nga, hindi naman masyado. Sabi rin nila, Sandaang taon na tayo ang kisig/sexy mo. Sabi ko, ganyan lang talaga yan. Dangal ka ng Pilipino Paulit-ulit sabi nila, ang galing-galing mo naman. Sentro ka ng pagbabago Kaya sabi ko nga, galing yata ako sa UP. UP@100: UP, ang galing mo ANG GALING MO!” Sandaang taon na tayo UP, ang galing mo “Naked man, brilliant students, brain-wracking UP, ang galing mo! terms, liberal culture, life-long pride, rushing late- night work, ugly eye-bags, notorious professors, Mabuhay ang UP! hell weeks, toxic lifestyle, constant lack of sleep, nose-bleed, final exams, heart-stopping results, die- hard friendships, people call it ‘University of the Philippines.’” You make us proud! The University’s wellspring of pride his is 2nd part of our series on UP Alumni who with their Ms. Pacita U. Juan, BSHRA ’76, for her mission to educate for serving his alma mater as alumni regent and president of the dedication and excellence in their work give us great pride. consumers on the fine art of coffee drinking, for championing UP Alumni Association from 2000 to 2003 by raising millions for Presented here are UP Alumni Association awardees for through the FIGARO Coffee Company the cause of the the University. T Philippine BARAKO, thus resuscitating the industry back to a Engr. Henry Lim Bon Liong, BSME ’72, for his 2005 & 2006. healthy state. philanthropic activities of donating barangay school buildings to 2005 Dr. Augusto D. Litonjua, AA ’51, MD ’56, as the recognized Bulacan, Cavite and Occidental Mindoro, including the setting up Prof. Solita Collas-Monsod, AB ’59 cl, 2005, for her Father of Philippine Endocrinology, his pioneering efforts have of a foundation in honor of his mother to support the indigent honesty, integrity, strong humanitarian orientation, and changed the lives of many patients and physicians alike. patients of the UP-PGH. unwavering courage in articulating and advocating the truths of Dr. Teofilo A. Abrajano, Jr., BSGeo ’77, for having Dr. Raymundo S. Punongbayan, BSGeo ’60, volcanologist, her convictions in the academe, government, civil society, mass operated in the cutting edge of his expertise in the rarified for having sat in vigil over the nation, night and day, assured that media and the international community. and competitive world of the American academe as researcher, he was keeping watch. Engr. David M. Consunji, BSCE ’46, LLD ’93 pioneered in professor and sharer of his accomplishments. building high-rise and innovative edifices in the country including Dr. Benito O. De Lumen, BSST ’62, for his more than 25 2006 the hemispherical-domed Chapel of the Holy Sacrifice in the UP years as a respected professor at the University of California Prof. Antonio O. Mabesa, BSA ‘56, for his having deeply Campus. at Berkeley, teaching and conducting research in agricultural etched his artistic spirit in the Theater Arts as actor on stage and Dr. Thelma F. Navarette-Clemente, AA ’40, MD ’45, chemistry-biochemistry, biotechnology, food chemistry and film, director, producer and professor of artists. nutrition. a community doctor, she built and established clinics and Dr. Nelia P. Cortes-Maramba, MD ’60, for her impact on organizations for the poorest and neediest. A proponent of Dr. Fely Marilyn Elegado-Lorenzo, BSN ’73, MPH ’81, for her exemplary work, leadership and significant contributions to public welfare and national development through her research scholarship grants in medicine and its allied fields, knowing programs on new drugs from medicinal plants which are how the young and most potentially gifted of the poor can avail health and nursing development. affordable and accessible to the community. themselves of these. Dr. Lydia Calceña-Mangahas, DVM ’68, whose life and Dr. Azucena L. Carpena, BSA ’60 cl, 2005, for her having work as a veterinarian are a testimony to community service, Dr. Arsenio N. Resurreccion, BSAE ’71, MS ’78, for being laid the groundwork in varietal development of root crops; for professional ethics and leadership. a highly respected scientist, researcher and resource person and being an internationally recognized root crops breeder. Dr. Adolfo B. Bellosillo, AA ’55, MD ’63, as founding for his aggressive and pioneering efforts toward agricultural Dr. Paulino B. Zafaralla, BFA ’63, MA ’73, PhD ’90, president of the Foundation for Lay Education on Heart mechanization in the countryside. for his consistent and selfless assistance in the promoting Diseases, he was instrumental in extending the Foundation’s Mr. Percy J. Arañador, BS ’81, for his ability to balance Philippine culture and the arts through his numerous art critiques massive educational program to all segments of society, rich creativity with business, working in every imaginable scenario as and monographs and for his having made art and culture a or poor, in near or far-flung areas without regard for safety, world class designer, stylist and consultant. formidable presence in the pervasively scientific environment of accessibility and comfort. Dr. Abundio D. P. Palencia, Sr., AA ’51, MD ’56, for his Mr. Victor B. Valdepeñas, BSF ’66, MA(Eco) ’69, for his UP Los Baños. world-class impact as banking strategist, finance wizard and Ms. Mercedes Tan-Gotianun, BSPhar ’50, for being a role outstanding performance in the fields of quality education and management guru. model of success for women in business, for her having been health extension service in the province of Camarines Norte. the market leader in consumer financing and for being the first Atty. Eduardo F. Hernandez, AA ’49, ROTC ’51, LLB ’53, Dr. Lina B. Diaz De Rivera, MAT ’76, PhD ’91, for her 45 Filipina to become president of a universal bank. for leadership in law, writing, business and community work and years as mentor, 18 of them in the basic grades and the last 27 Engr. Claudio B. Altura, BSCE ’57, for his nationwide You make us, p. 6 contribution to infrastructure developments and for spearheading projects that benefit the smallest barrios in terms of farm-to- market roads, schoolhouses, and hydro projects. Mr. Eduardo V. Mañalac, BSGeo ’67, for his exploration and discovery of petroleum sites in about half a dozen countries, earning for himself the respect and esteem of his peers worldwide; and for having enhanced the utilization of renewable and alternative energy resources. Prof. Ruben David F. Defeo, AB ’75, for his multifaceted role as art educator, critic, historian, and curator and the sensibility he has infused in each of them, and for his international UP Memory Lane involvements in art exhibits making the world aware of what is The 2005 UPAA artistic, cultural, and uniquely Philippine. awardees proudly Dr. Liberato V. Laureta, BSFish ’73, MSFish ’81, for his carry their trophies thirty years of dedicated service to the University, as researcher, while walking up then professor of aquaculture and as marine scientist; for memory lane during his prodigious and award winning output in the research the homecoming and publication of his works on fisheries technology and ceremonies. aquaculture. The he Oblation: The University of the Philippines Centennial Newsletter is an update for University alumni about University events and projects running up to the TUP Centennial in June 2008. UP reaches out to its graduates and friends for whom the UP is an indelible chapter of their lives and because of which, have continuously supported the University’s projects and objectives as the premier and national university. How to bridge distances and participate in this Oblation momentous juncture in the University’s and the country’s history? The Oblation features the many who have already done so and is also a means to thank them and invite them to come visit and be part once more of the UP community. The quarterly newsletter is accessible online at www.up.edu.ph.

Editor in Chief Prof. Victoria Bello-Jardiolin | Editorial Consultant Prof. Isabelita O. Reyes, PhD | Managing Editor Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc | Copy Editor Marby Villaceran | Writer Francis Quina | Layout Artist Alicor Panao UP Landmarks Sketchbook exhibition opens in New York

Engineer Fernando Javier carries the torch of 1908 on his way to a march along the UP Diliman Academic Oval, which ended after sunset.

Centenary, from p. 1 singing UP Naming Mahal. The The first torch-bearer was Civil crowd was then invited to the UPD Engineer Fernando Javier from Amphitheater for the Centennial Baguio, an alumnus (Batch 1933) kick-off concert. Before a crowd who turned a hundred years old on that filled the entire amphitheater to December 22, 2007. He has been overflowing, the concert featured the a civil servant, a survivor of the UP Madrigal Singers, UP Pep Squad, Bataan Death March, an Engineering UP Jazz Orchestra, UP Concert professor in Afghanistan and Korea, Chorus, UP Symphonic Orchestra, and an environment worker in UP Symphonic Band, Ryan Guam. Without the aid of a cane, Cayabyab, and Nanette Inventor. A he was able to walk the entire length grand fireworks display, sponsored On the eve of its centennial year, the UP College of Fine Arts (CFA) in partnership with UP Foundation Inc. marked the exhibition opening of the Academic Oval together with by Beta Epsilon, capped the day-long of UP Landmarks Sketchbook in New York on November 19, 2007. The remembrance collection of works by well known CFA alumni artists, other torch-bearers. festivities. faculty members, and award-winning students depict various landmarks, icons, structures, and landscapes from the seven constituent th universities, some of which are shown below. The special guest at the New York opening was Ambassador to the UN Hilario Davide (second The 100 torch-bearer was the UP remains the country’s only from left) together with (from left) Nora Catiis, UPAA –NJ chapter president; Manuel Rodriguez Sr., father of Philippine printmaking based 19th and current UP President, Dr. national university that has produced in New Jersey; NY Consul General Cecilia Rebong; CFA Dean Tina Colayco; Prof. Ruben Defeo, exhibition curator and UP Diliman Director for Information and Initiatives for Culture and the Arts; Lenore Lim, president of the Society of Philippine American Artists; and Menchee Emerlinda R. Roman, who lighted 30 of 31 national scientists, 36 of 57 Fulgado, president of the UPAA-NY chapter. the Centennial Cauldron in front of national artists, 7 of 14 Philippine the Oblation Plaza. The cauldron, presidents, 12 Chief Justices of the designed by Joel Ajero, 1969 Supreme Court, 15,000 doctors, Chemical Engineering graduate, 8,000 lawyers, 23,000 teachers, and features three pillars representing the 247,000 alumni. Here, over 50,000 three core values of the University: students are educated in the seven excellence, service, and leadership. CUs made up of 12 campuses all over Springing from the base is a tree the country. (Compiled reports from with seven flowers representing the Prof. Tessa Jazmines, Jo. Florendo seven CUs. B. Lontoc, Bernice P.Varona, and The cheering crowd burst into Francis Paolo Quina)

UPLB Carillon by Armando Bacaltos Sundial by Jose Joya UP Manila Oblation by Randy Solon

You make us, from p. 5 educator, nursing practitioner and director, and conductor harnessed researcher. to respond to the call of her Alma with the UP College of Education Gov. Salvacion Zaldivar-Perez, Mater. as teacher of teachers in literacy AA ’54, AB ’57, BSFS ’58. Through Amb. Lauro L. Baja, Jr., BSJ education. her imaginative socio-economic and ’60, LIB ’60, for his exemplary Dr. Ernesto P. Sonido, BSEM business projects, she has pulled out and distinguished 43-year record ’50. The first Filipino geophysicist, Antique from the Club 20 of poorest in the diplomatic service including his efforts resulted in the great shift provinces. his Presidency in the UN Security from land to offshore exploration, Dr. Nina G. Barzaga, BSPH ’75, Council, that has earned the leading to the discovery of new MD ‘79, for merging the theories of Philippines high esteem in the United commercial oil and gas fields. higher technologies with the practice Nations. Pre-Centennial Lantern Parade Atty. Andres G. Garmaitan, BSJ of public health, especially in disease Dr. Mercedes B. Concepcion, Fine Arts students’ three-dimensional larger-than-life rendering of Manansala’s ‘61, LIB ’61, for standing as the only control and prevention. BSChem ’51. Considered a pillar “Cumbancheros” makes a grand entrance during the 2007 Lantern Parade at UP Filipino among 100 most influential Engr. Francis Chua, BSIE ‘72, in the population field, founded the Diliman last December 15. The much-awaited participation of the College of Fine legal practitioners across the Asia for spearheading the BUY FILIPINO UP Population Institute, turning it Arts also featured stylized and witty renderings of UP icons such as the Oblation Pacific region. movement that educates consumers and ikot jeeps. Effigies of artists Ben Cabrera and Malang provided the climax into one of the leading centers for to the pre-Centennial lantern parade. UP lantern parades are part of alumni’s Dr. Alberto Victor D. G. to patronize local products and demographic and population training cherished memories. Romualdez, Jr., MD ’65, for his services of companies that employ in Asia. achievements as President of Family Filipinos. Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide, Carillon, from p. 1 Cadavillo-Galang, Mayor Marides Care Foundation, running a network Atty. Romeo P. Gerochi, BS ’71, Jr., AA ’55, BSJ ’58, LLB ’59, for a S. de los Santos and current Alumni Fernando, Vicente Quimbo, Francis of reproductive and family-planning for his relentless and gallant effort most inspiring demonstration of the Regent and UPAA President Ponciano Laurel, Francis Chua, the Capitol services among low-income families. in espousing the cause of power best of what a UP alumnus could E. Rivera Jr. formally turned over the Medical Center, BSBA ’67, UPCM Dr. Carnencita Matias- consumers in the City of Iloilo. be in the service of the country and bells to UPD Chancellor Sergio S. (Medicine) ’67, UP Law ’67, UPCA Abaquin, GN ’62, BSN ’69, MN Ms. Olivia Rocha-Aliga, BM ‘74, its people. He taught the ordinary Cao, and earlier in the day to President (Agriculture) ’67, UPCA (Architecture) ’75, PhD ’00, for her contributions for the recurrent themes of leadership person the grandeur of the law and Emerlinda R. Roman. ’67, and UP Inter-college Class ’58. to the advancement of the nursing and service in the performance of the magnificent ways by which it Gen. de los Santos said that Arranged and played by Prof. profession in the Philippines as her musical gifts as pianist, musical could serve the nation. the UPAA will raise more funds to Antonio Regalario, a UP carilloneur complete the project this year, which in the 1960s, the musical pieces were means having the Carillon Plaza met with resounding applause. On the landscaped and transformed into a ground, performances were rendered venue for the arts. Regent Rivera then by the UP Singing Ambassadors presented plaques of appreciation and the Andres Bonifacio Group to the main donors of the project. conducted by Prof. Jerry Dadap, Among them were Engineer Manuel another UP carilloneur. Another Yu Agustinez, Atty. Loida Nicolas- phase of the UPAA project is the Lewis, the CASAA Foundation, Dr. establishment of a scholarship to train Mario and Eva Labadan, President new carilloneurs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Mr. and The occasion was also attended Mrs. Antonio Evangelista, and the by Senator Richard Gordon, who late Betty Go Belmonte. Other promised to start the groundwork for major donors were Atty. Estelito the Oblation Plaza with a donation Mendoza, Mayor Jejomar Binay, and of half of the cost, and Quezon the San Miguel Corp.; plus, Atty. Ed City Mayor Feliciano Belmonte, who Hernandez, Melito Salazar, Victor highlighted UP’s physical role as a Usbong ng Pag-asa The distinguished alumni of 2006 line up for a souvenir shot as they vow to continue inspiring UP alumni Ramos, Susana Guerrero, Loretta locus for the city’s development. to give hope to the country.