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Vol. 2, No. 5 Intramuros, Manila November 2017 PLM Ranks 4th Top Performing School in 2017 Psychometrician Board Exam; 6 Topnotchers Edith G. Habig, RPm HE Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng PLM’s performance this year is also T Maynila maintains its good standing significantly above the national pass- as a pioneer learning institution as it ing rate of 56.97%. emerged the 4th top performing school A steady increase in PLM’s pass- in the 2017 Board Licensure Exam- ing rate over the years has been ob- ination for Psychometricians with 124 served. Since the board exam’s incep- passers and an 85.52% passing rate. tion in 2014, PLM has consistently Six PLM BS Psychology gradu- displayed above average performance. ates were among the top ten. Sharing Last year, PLM ranked third with an the Top 5 spot were Anfernee Karl 81.58% passing rate. In 2015, PLM’s Cuenca, Gemyr Faye Sapitanan, and passing rate was 74.40% while in Raissa Maurice Signo with 83.60%. 2014, it was 58.82%. These ratings Scanley James Cerrillo and Mitos were all above the national passing Vega were in 7th place with 83.2% rates of 50.46% in 2016, 46.15% in while Bea Camille Binay secured the 2015 and 39.29% in 2014. 9th spot with 82.80%. This year’s per- This year’s top performing formance surpassed last year’s show- schools are: University of the Phil- ing where only one PLM graduate ippines-Diliman (97.67%), Univer- landed in the Top 10. sity of Santo Tomas (96.53%), Ate neo de Manila University(96.43%), Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila PLM finishes 2nd Runner-up in Genetics (85.52%), Colegio de San Juan de Quiz Contest Letran- Intramuros (85.19%) and Rainier Ulrich D. Velasco, M. Sci University of San Carlos (81.43%). Four subjects were covered in blonde-haired woman was Center for Graduate Study and Research in the Psychometrician board examina- “A lying on the ground, swimming in Agriculture (SEARCA) in UP Los Baños, tion namely, Theories of Personality, her own blood. There was a clear sign where a team of PLM students fnished 2nd Psychological Assessment, Abnormal of struggle, as black hair strands were runner-up. The contest which showcased the Psychology and Industrial Psycholo- clenched between the victim’s fists. Three gy. suspects were identified and DNA samples use of modern genetic techniques in crack- were obtained from each of them. Find ing forensic mysteries like serial killings, The Professional Regulation the murderer using the clues left behind.” paternal tests, rape-slay cases, and many Commission (PRC) released the re- This was the theme of the 8th Na- more were participated in by 11 top col- sults of the October 2017 Psychome- tional Intercollegiate Genetics Quiz leges and universities from different re- trician board exam on November 7, Contest (NIGQC) held last November gions in the country, namely, Ateneo de 2017, four working days after the last 4, 2017 at the Southeast Asian Regional Manila University, Turn to page 4 day of examination. PLM Profile: Meet the human dynamo of the PLM College of Medicine, Dean Angeline Alabastro - Page 8 PLM graduates ace at October 2017 Chemist Licensure Examination John Rafael N. Granada, RCh HE BS Chemistry program of the PLM College of Science once again achievedT a rating above the national passing rate in the October 2017 Chem- istry Licensure Examination. The said examination was administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in Manila, Cebu, and Cagayan de Oro on the tenth and eleventh, a PLM BS Chemistry graduate, Mr. Carl Dar- men Y. Menese, was ranked 6th among those who passed the examination. For the first-time takers of the Octo- ber 2017 examination, 12 out of 16 passed, corresponding to a 66.67% passing rate. The overall passing rate for PLM, which Batch 2017 BS Chemistry graduates at the 2017 Oath Taking Ceremony of Chemists. also takes repeaters into consideration, is Standing, from left to right: Christine Joann Almarez, Marielle Ydel, Eriko Lois Reyes, 53.13%. This is above the national pass- Therese Anne dela Cruz, Mark Harold de Chavez, Clarice Faye Oñate, Maria Sofel ing rate 44.02%; out of 1,195 examinees from the entire Philippines, 526 passed the Taway, Rei Mart Alconera, and Michael Lagmay. Seated: Carl Darmen Menese. Not in examination. Those who passed the licen- photo: Ynson Aldrich Amiller and Bill Martin. sure examination were able to receive their certificate of registration and identification ly examinations on the core subjects of helped the graduates pass the exam. card at their oath taking ceremony held the BS Chemistry program. In addition In the 2016 Chemistry Licensure in Manila Hotel on November 10, 2017. to enrolling in review centers, many of Examination, the PLM BS Chemistry Graduates of the PLM BS Chemistry the graduates regularly met up for over- program was also able to achieve an over- program who passed the licensure exam- night review sessions. Proper planning all passing rate higher than the national ination credit their success to hard work and assessment during the review peri- passing rate. PLM’s was 61.90%, com- and perseverance. They also felt that the od also helped graduates to determine pared to the national passing rate which presence of the subject ‘Integrated Chem their weak points so that they can focus was 54.86%. Mr. Jonniel S. Vince Cruz, istry Concepts’ in their undergraduate on improving them. Ultimately, going a PLM graduate, landed in the 6th place curriculum helped them obtain a proper the extra mile in preparing for the exam in the list of those who garnered the 10 mindset regarding the licensure examina- ination and maintaining the goal in sight highest places in the examination. tion. This subject is meant to condition the students by making them take week- PLM College of Science Advocates Environmental Awareness; Spearheads Annual Tree Planting Editor-in-Chief Marivic G. Molina and Nemia T. Dacumos Kelly Vergel De Dios Writers sponsored by CS since 2015. H a r o l d P e r f e c t o R . G a l a n g The tree planting activity aims to Ludmila R. Labagnoy encourage participation in activities that would raise environmental awareness, Contributors E d i t h G . H a b i g preserve and protect the environment, and Rainier Ulrich D. Velasco contribute in mitigating the adverse effects J o h n R a f a e l N . G r a n a d a of global warming and climate change. Marivic G. Molina Faculty members from the College of N e m i a T. D a c u m o s F r a n c i s B . A g u i l a r Science, College of Education, College of Joy B. Gamad Humanities and Social Sciences, College CS with HAPI tree planters at the La Mesa of Nursing, CS alumni, and students from Photographers Watershed Forest Reserve. different colleges actively participated in Jonathan F. Flores Jeffrey M. Bagallon the activity. Around 60 seedlings of Mo- lave and Lanete were planted. Lay-out Artist N keeping with PLM’s values as an The participants received certificates Alyanna Beatrice M. Mendoza I institution that promotes social respons- of participation duly signed by the Dean Editorial Coordinator ibility, the College of Science (CS), to- of CS, Dr. Emelinda P. Sabando and the Lainna P. Ko gether with Humanist Alliance Philip- Executive Director of HAPI, Ms. Jennifer pines, International (HAPI), spearhead- G. Baltazar. The PLM Today is published by the Office of the ed the annual tree planting activity at La The activity was rated excellent by Vice President for Public Affairs with office address at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Gen. Luna cor. Mesa Watershed Forest Reserve in Lagro, the participants in terms of accomplishing Muralla St. Intramuros, Manila. For inquiries or information, Quezon City last September 24, 2017. its objectives, relevance and its alignment please call 02-643-25-18 or email us at [email protected]. This was the second tree planting activity with PLM’s core values. 2 | PLM TODAY | November 2017 Initiative for Automation Managing the Faculty Performance Francis B. Aguilar N end-of-course evaluation is an out usually covers only more than half or 50% their own smartphones or computers, students essential tool to accurately asses of the student population. This means the rat- can remotely access the SFES anytime and theA course and faculty effectiveness. Faculty ing is not representative of the entire popula- anywhere. This impacted to a 100% turn-out, evaluation ratings help ensure high quality in- tion. More importantly, it condones the lack more so that the completion of the SFE is now struction and promote excellence in teaching of responsibility on the part of the students to an automated requisite prior to receiving their and learning. perform their obligation to meaningfully par- eGrades in the online Computerized Registra- Despite the implementation of a com- ticipate in this evaluation process of ensuring tion System. puter-based faculty evaluation in 2010, it was academic excellence. With the ability to generate real-time, re- hounded by drawbacks due to limited through- Steadfast in improving processes and sults-based evaluation reports, the colleges are put, principally restrained by the limited access systems through innovative applications, the now granted direct access to the wealth of in- to the system since there were only twenty (20) Information & Communications Technology formation in managing the performance of their desktops used for this purpose. The first rating Office (ICTO) introduced the online version of faculty members.