Obsum tops November CBA dean honored with 2015 customs brokers Agora award for business board exams education

Another Adamsonian will be added to the The man at the helm of Adamson University’s university’s roster of board topnotchers after College of Business Administration was achieving the highest score in the November recently honored with another prestigious 2015 licensure examination for customs award, this time by the leading award-giving brokers. body in the marketing industry. Continue to page 7 Continue to page 5 Dr. Miniano is flanked by PMA officers after receiving his award

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The award is given to individuals whose vision, First Annual President’s Dinner nets accomplishments, and civic involvement reflect St. Vincent de Paul’s spirit and the PhP7.9 million for scholarships by Yael Esperat university’s mission. Engr. Miguel was chosen for his success in the network marketing industry and for his active involvement in serving those in need. He is currently the vice president for finance of Alliance in Motion Global, Inc., which has seen earnings of PhP1.7 billion in sales for the company with a huge profile of 600,000 distributors.

Engr. Miguel is also very active in AIM Global’s Alive Foundation, which has programs for orphans, street children, senior citizens, and out-of-school youths. He recently spearheaded the funding of an out-of-school youth facility called the Next Generation Technological College in Plaridel, Bulacan. He and AIM Global have also pledged its support to the Soaring Falcons varsity teams in the coming athletic season. Guest of honor Engr. Francis Miguel presents his donation to Fr. Manimtim and Fr. Bañaga during the 1st Annual President’s Dinner on November 14 at the Manila Hotel. In his address Engr. Miguel expressed his hope that the seeds of giving planted during The university’s scholarship programs called The President’s Circle, the club is open the first Annual President’s Dinner will be the received a major boost after the Office for to benefactors who wish to give a continuing spark that will turn into wildfire and spread Institutional Advancement hosted the first annual gift to Adamson University to support to more alumni, friends, and benefactors. Annual President’s Dinner last November 14, its scholarship and development programs. He credits his Adamson education for his 2015 at the Manila Hotel. leadership skills, and said that he is deeply Also being celebrated at the dinner was humbled and esteemed by the award. Engr. The Annual President’s Dinner is a spinoff the giving of the first Adamsonian Spirit of Miguel later revealed a PhP2 million donation of the previous dinners and gatherings of Service Award to Engr. Francis Miguel, a BS to the President’s Circle. the President’s Club, established in 2012 to Computer Engineering graduate (1992) of encourage a culture of giving among the the university. Continue to page 5 alumni and friends of the university. Now Thinking Out Loud sociable. It is illegal to join them and they Education is more than just getting a process. You assist the students to discover complaints of our international students by Fr. Gregorio L. Bañaga, Jr., C.M. have victimized many. Many have also been degree. knowledge and wisdom through your are professors who don’t speak English involved in violence and expelled from Now that you are here, remember that words and actions. inside the classroom and who don’t treat school or land in jail. Another distraction education goes beyond getting a degree and them well. Remember they are uprooted is entering into “romantic” relationships diploma. Education is the transformation of Come to class with sufficient preparation so from their natural families, culture and Education is a privilege. Make the that may inspire you in the beginning but the entire person—mind, body, and soul. In that you can keep the interests of students, environment and they struggle both to be most of it. then will demand a lot of time, energy, Adamson, we call this training in the 3Cs motivate them and inspire them. Students integrated in our culture and to cope with and money to maintain. Concentrate on that stands for competence, character, and respond well to a good teacher. They thirst their studies. They expect a minimum of onsider these statistics: Based on the College education is challenging. your studies. You will have plenty of time charity. The outcome of your schooling for knowledge and guidance. They may not Christian hospitality and respect inside the 2008 data from the Commission College education has its own set of when you are professionals to find the right here is to transform you to be competent tell you but they look for role models in life campus. Con Higher Education, out of every expectations and challenges. Unlike in high partner and build your career and family in your own field of specialization; to have and your good example is the most effective 100 Grade 1 students, 66 finish Grade 6, school, you are more independent from life. a noble character; and a heart in love with means of teaching them. Learning happens The Holy Spirit helps us. 58 reach first year high school, and only your parents and are expected to be more God and with others especially the poor. To when students are motivated and inspired The celebration of the Mass of the Holy 43 finish high school. Of these high school disciplined and focused. Your teachers will I do not mean to scare you or project a have this holistic transformation, intellectual instead of being threatened, “terrorized,” Spirit always marks the beginning of the graduates, only 23 enroll in college, while not be spoon-feeding you; they expect you negative and boring life in college. More formation in the classroom is not enough. and forced. Young people today learn more school year in a Catholic school. It is a 14 manage to even finish their degrees to be inner driven and resourceful. You than a thousand students graduate each year You have to engage yourself or be involved when they enjoy the learning process. And reminder that we need more than good (Source:http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/ have multiple assignments because your from Adamson and find in activities outside of the classroom when many students fail in your subject, intentions and human efforts in the task of story/260658/news/specialreports/k-to12- professors are many and do not come from their college particularly social activities and service- you should question the way you teach studying and teaching. The First Reading lessons-to-be-taught-in-mother-tongue-to-help- the same department and college. Each life to be a oriented activities. You have more than rather than the intellectual capacity of your narrates the coming of the Holy Spirit on students-learn-better-and-stay-in-school). What one has his/her own set of expectations happy enough to choose from in the different students. The so-called “teacher factor” is the disciples that gave them extraordinary are the reasons why students do not go to and requirements. If you do not develop and Recognized Student Organizations real. powers including speaking in tongues and high school or college? There are several discipline and study every day for several as well as in Academic Service courage to spread the Good News of Jesus. reasons. The main one is poverty! Despite hours, you will find yourself under a deluge Learning. In Adamson, learning Last year I mentioned about reaching out Like the disciples at Pentecost, we ask the the fact that basic education is a right of of requirements, projects, and papers whose comes with serving; or you to “difficult” students. Give them more Holy Spirit to come down upon us and every child, not everyone enjoys this right deadlines happen almost simultaneously. learn as you serve. This is what attention and understanding. If St. Vincent give us his manifold gifts. Most of all, we because the government does not have the Cramming will bring you nowhere. education with a heart means. were here today, I am sure he will have more ask Him to make us open and docile to resources to guarantee this right. However, According to statistics in Adamson, the understanding and compassion towards His guidance and to have the passion and when we go to the tertiary level, education most number of incidences of failures and This year I introduced a new them. They are the poor in our midst and courage to teach. Let us always invoke the becomes a privilege, which only a small dropouts are among the first year. During thrust for our students—to the more difficult they are, the more they Holy Spirit in everything we do and every fraction of our population can afford. the orientation you were reminded that be entrepreneurs. Most of us reveal the face of Christ to us. day of our lives—not only at the beginning An even smaller number of parents can the passing grade in Adamson is 70 out of think and plan to be gainfully of the school year or during board exams. afford to send their children to private and 100—not 50. The grading system is zero- employed after graduation Since we have one of the most diversified We know He is always with us and always Catholic schools. That is why it becomes based and raw scores are not transmuted. and that is fine. However, I campuses in the Philippines with 34 comes to our aid. a privilege and you are among those who The raw score you get is your grade. wish you to consider becoming different nationalities studying in Adamson, enjoy this privilege. Be thankful to God for entrepreneurs instead of employees. please speak in English inside the classroom Originally delivered as homily during the Mass this blessing. You will also face a lot of challenges that Find your own passion, develop it, and and treat our international students of the Holy Spirit, June 2015. can distract you from your primary purpose meaningful make a living out of it. Entrepreneurship with respect. Among the most common I urge you to make use of this opportunity in being in school. The physical location one. I give you is the way out of poverty for millions of and privilege well. You are building the of Adamson is close to malls, video game these reminders so that you our countrymen. As early as now, consider foundation of your professional and personal shops, movie houses, parks, etc. Be careful do not become complacent and take things being an entrepreneur seriously so that you Mr. Raul D. Agner Letters and comments must be addressed to: life. For most of you, this is the only chance and do not waste your time and money for granted or adopt an easy lifestyle. Your can prepare yourself appropriately. Director you have to get a college education. Don’t on these things, which cost a lot. You parents expect much from you and the best The Editor Yael Tamara B. Esperat The Adamson News waste it. Consider the sacrifices your parents may also be invited or even pressured to way to honor their sacrifices is to study well Teachers, inspire your students. Associate Editor Institutional Development and External Affairs Office have to go through just to send you to a join fraternities. They offer friendship and and graduate as a professional. Now a word to you our beloved teachers. In Mar P. Bustamante Adamson University good university. How many parents have to belongingness especially for students who the educative process, teachers play a critical Photographer G/F Cardinal Santos Building, 900 San Marcelino St., Ermita, Manila be separated from their families and work are lonely, frustrated, adventurous or too and significant role. You are educators. The Jonathan S. Tolores Philippines 1000 Graphic Artist abroad just to give their children a better word “educate” comes from the Latin word The Adamson News is Sheryl B. Duhaylungsod (02)524-2011 local 122 / (02)522-0550 future? How many young women and men educere which means to lead out of. Your distributed to Adamson [email protected] Our Lord casts down before He lifts up. He inflicts both interior officers, students, select Coordinator like you would like to go to college if they and exterior sufferings before He bestows peace. Often He has role is to lead the students out of ignorance partners, alumni (local and Entered as 3rd Class Mail at Adamson Post foreign-based), government Joed Jhon M. Dolosa could afford it or have the opportunity? a greater desire than we have that some things be accomplished and darkness to discover knowledge and Aya Carlvin Roncales Office under Permit No. 3C-14-02-223 NCR. but He wants us to merit the grace of doing them by much agencies, and various school Valid until December 31, 2016. the light. You are facilitators of the learning libraries in the Philippines. Student Assistants virtue and many prayers. ~ St. Vincent

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continuing education activities such as From page 1 New partnership formed between seminars and workshops; and development of First Annual President’s Dinner nets PhP7.9 million... specialized programs. AdU and Vietnamese university initially pledged PhP1 million but later on amount gathered will now be placed in the Signing the MOU was Engr. Evelyn upped his donation to PhP5 million. Making endowment fund for scholarships, which Adamson University has a new Raguindin, dean of AdU’s College currently has PhP18 million in funds. educational partner in Ho Chi Minh of Engineering and Dr. Vu Truong a pledge for PhP100,000 were alumni Engr. City University of Transport (HCMC- Vu, dean of HCMC-UT’s Faculty of Ibrahim Nuño and Engr. Renato Sio along UT) after the two institutions signed Civil Engineering. Among those who with Mileage Asia Corporation. Those who In his remarks incoming University a memorandum of understanding witnessed the signing were OUR pledged PhP50,000 were alumni Engr. Rey President Fr. Marcelo Manimtim, CM (MOU) on October 12, 2015 at the OP director Sr. Maruja Padre Juan, MSCS Araos, Ms. Cristina Stohner-Tan, Engr. gave thanks to Fr. Bañaga for his vision Conference Room. This partnership and Dr. Huynh Minh Phuoc, head of Manuel Wong, Mr. Gilbert Cruz, Engr. Santi in coming up with creative ways to grow was pioneered in AdU by the Office for HCMC-UT’s Structural Engineering Lim, Ms. Carmencita Moreno, Ms. Rose resources for the university’s scholarship University Relations (OUR). Department. Sr. Maruja and Dr. Huynh Engr. Miguel was also honored with the Adamsonian Ann Fontelera, Engr. Edwin Mendoza, and development funds. He further said Spirit of Service Award for his achievements in business are also the designated institutional that the dinner, organized by the OIA, is the HCMC-UT is an accredited tertiary and dedication to serving the disadvantaged and Arch. Robert Sac along with Ms. Eva coordinators for the program. Also Dulay, OIA director and an alumna herself; fruition of an evolution in the making— training institution in Vietnam with a present at the signing ceremony were As the affair was also a fundraising event, Ms. Angeli Lim, spouse of Engr. Lim; and one that is life-changing and deserves the focus on providing multi-disciplinary Dr. Catherine Castañeda, Vice President Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bañaga, brother and sister- community’s commitment. education for Southern Vietnam’s for Academic Affairs, department guests put in their pledges, which will be transportation sector. Programs offered Dr. Vu (seated second from left) and Engr. Raguindin sign the MOU as then included in the endowment fund. in-law of outgoing University President Fr. university officials and guests from HCMC-UT look on. chairpersons from the College of by the university include undergraduate, Engineering, and other university The guests—composed mainly of alumni Gregorio Bañaga Jr., CM. With the success of the first Annual postgraduate, and courses in maritime The MOU was designed to foster goodwill officials. and friends of the university—made President’s Dinner in mind, the second transportation and business, naval architecture and strengthen cultural ties between AdU pledges either by plate or by committing The university netted a total of PhP7.9 million edition has been scheduled to take place on and construction, electronics and electrical and HCMC-UT, and to broaden experiences The program will be in effect for three a continuous contribution. Leading the in pledges and donations, exceeding its target November 12, 2016. engineering, transportation engineering, and horizons through academic exchange years with a possible renewal after a class was alumnus Engr. Macario Gaw, who amount of PhP4 million for the event. The mechanical engineering, construction and mutual cooperation. Specific areas of review. Previously, the OUR established engineering, and information technology. The cooperation covered in the MOU include a partnership with the Saigon Polytechnic university has around 15,000 students in five research and study exchange between College, located also in Ho Chi Minh City, in From page 1 campuses with nearly 600 faculty members. faculty, undergraduate and graduate students; 2013 for exchange and cooperation in the BS CBA dean honored with Agora award for business education and Educators in Business, where he is exchange of instructional materials; joint Nursing program. current president; at PACUCOA, where he is a seasoned accreditor; and Brainsmith AdU shows innovative works once more in Consultancy Incorporated, where he is a senior consultant. Dr. Miniano is also an TechInnovation 2015 active researcher despite his busy schedule Adamson University continues its quest to between technology providers and seekers. Thirdhand Smoke created by Jesus Acebuche, as dean and professor at AdU, and also globalize its research and technology products TechInnovation 2015 is organized by Jr., Jeric Barallas, Kim Lester Merjudio, and takes his brand of education to AdU’s with its latest participation in TechInnovation Intellectual Property Intermediary (IPI) of Paolo Nikko Obico. Graduate School and Transnational and 2015 in Singapore. Singapore and was held on September 22 Distance Education, the Graduate School to 23 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Also presented at the convention were An of the Philippine Women’s University, and TechInnovation is a technology marketplace Convention Center. Energy Harvesting Turnstile created by Nel the Claro M. Recto Academy of Advance event for enterprises to discover innovative Marie Mariñas, Lenarica Richelle Medina, Studies of the Lyceum of the Philippines technologies, connect with new partners, AdU was once again represented by the and Robert Martin Santiago; and Electric University. and collaborate to bring new ideas and Innovation and Technology Support Multi-Grain Vacuum Humidifier-Dryer with opportunities to the market. This event Office (ITSO) to the event. ITSO brought Embedded Power Saving System created by Prior to his Agora Award Dr. Miniano was continues to provide a unique platform six technologies from student inventors, Jayson Agena, Marc Angelo Amador, and feted by the Philippine Council of Deans designed to maximize interactions graduates, and faculty members of the College Ernest Joni Tabada. and Educators in Business (PCDEB) as of Engineering. The technologies its Outstanding Business Educator in the presented came from various fields The first four researches were presented by Dr. Miniano speaks at the Agora Awards ceremony after he was honored with the Outstanding Achievement in field of Management. He was admitted as of science and technology such as Engr. Purio and while Mr. Tabada presented Marketing Education award for 2015. Fellow in Business Education in 2012 by information and electronics, energy the last research. Dr. Merlinda Palencia, dean the Philippine Academy of Professional and environment, and materials of AdU’s Graduate School, also presented CBA dean Dr. Carl Mark Miniano to the marketing profession. In selecting Business Education (PAPBE) and became and nanotechnology. Researches her study Low Cost Biogenic Minerals for was recently given the Outstanding Dr. Miniano for the award the PMA cited a Diplomate in Business Education in 2015. and products presented from the Wastewater Treatment and Odour Removal at the Achievement in Marketing Education his multitude of achievements as a “servant Electronics Engineering Department convention. award during the 36th Agora Awards held leader, researcher, management consultant, Dr. Miniano’s efforts and dedication to his were Drowsiness Detection System Using on November 11, 2015 at the Marriott school administrator, and devout business craft has earned him not only prestigious a Variety of Sensors, created by Paul Leading the AdU-ITSO delegation Grand Ballroom in Resorts World Manila, educator.” The PMA recognized his deep awards and accolades but has also translated Russel Agustin, Rochelle Lazaro, Marl to TechInnovation 2015 were Dr. Pasay City. The Agora Award is given by and continuous involvement in several into great results for the CBA. The college Dohn Mazo, and Alvin Cedric Vidal; Venusmar C. Quevedo, Vice President for the Philippine Marketing Association organizations where he serves in various has further grown in quality, stature, and Motion Activated Security Camera with Administration; Engr. Noe Enriguez, director (PMA) to honor outstanding marketing capacities such as the Vincentian Center for performance since he became dean in 2010 Image Processing created by Francisco of the Institutional Policy Planning and practitioners and recognize significant Social Responsibility, where he is a founding and looks set to continue its its great feats The AdU team for TechInnovation 2015. From left: Engr. Mark Alano, Angelo Luis Anzures, Jason Development Office; and Ms. Anna Ramos, individual and organizational contributions director; the Executive Council of Deans with him in charge. Yael Esperat Angelo Purio, Ms Anna Ramos, Engr. Noe Enriquez, Dr. Venusmar Ondevilla, and professor Engr. Mark head of ITSO’s Intellectual Property section. Quevedo, Dr. Merlinda Palencia, and Ernest Joni Tabada Angelo Purio; A System for Reducing 4 | The Adamson News Vol 17 No.4 October-November 2015 | 5 University News University News

University community holds farewell tribute for Fr. Gregg From page 1 university posted a 65.59% passing rate Hallares, Rohini M. Obsum tops November 2015 with 61 passers out of 93 total examinees, Hufana, Ane Ghelly F. surpassing the national passing rate of Longgakit, Micah Camille G. The Adamson University community held customs brokers board exams... a farewell tribute to outgoing University 40.87%. A total of 53 Adamsonians out Maghacot, Cromwell A. President Fr. Gregorio Bañaga Jr., CM last of 80 examinees passed the exam on their Mallanao, Michael Vonn M. first take, translating to a 66.25% passing Mamaril, Jasper G. November 13, 2015 at the ST Quadrangle. rate. The repeaters also fared better, with Manansala, Jerard James D. 8 out 13 passing the exam, adding a Mangulabnan, Glenda O. In his farewell speech Fr. Bañaga thanked passing rate of 61.54%. Manlapaz, Jobelle U. the university’s faculty, administrators, Mendoza, Shera C. and employees for their efforts to achieve The new licensed customs brokers are: Nagamos, Justine Kenneth S. his target goals for the university. The Adolfo, Camille L. Nicolas, Mar Josua S. outgoing president highlighted by different Aguinaldo, Kristopher Eiden L. Noble, Sally S. Albis, Kris Katrina D. Obsum, Gladys Joy C. accreditations and recognitions the university Alcaraz, Ana Lorraine B. Olin, Quennie Mae L. received along with the improvement of Alvar, Mark Conrad R. Oquindo, Cyrene Mae M. services, facilities, and financial status of the Anastacio, Mersen Roseul L. Palisoc, Johnadel N. university. Appaco, Alberto Mateo N. Pangilinan, John Paolo T. Asignado, Rea P. Pascua, Nikki Louie I. “These achievements are yours, or rather, Atienza, Kim Micah L. Pasigan, Jessabel L. ours. This tribute is about you,” Fr. Bañaga Baban, Alfredo Jr. D. Quiambao, Noli Verne Jan A. “I encourage you to continue the standard Also attending the event was Fr. Borromeo, Ayette G. Quiñosa, Ella May A. said. He will step down from the presidency of excellence,” Fr. Banaga added, further Venerando Agner, CM, provincial visitor Briones, Alexa Marie J. Revil, Dobbey Varry T. in December, capping 15 years of service to encouraging the employees to support the of the Congregation of the Mission in the Bulawan, Anna Mae M. Reyes, Mary Rose B. Adamson which included his stints as Vice presidency of his successor Fr. Marcelo Philippines and Mr. Ed Bañaga, Fr. Bañaga’s Coloso, Jose Jhumar B. Samarita, Marc Jesunuel M. President for Student Affairs from 1999 to Comez, Kay Anne Noreen P. Serraon, Jose Carlo A. Manimtim, CM, who also attended the event. younger brother, and other members of his 2001 and Vice President for Administration Dagdagan, Brylline Nicole P. Sibayan, Jonalyn “It is not easy to leave people I have worked family. Mark Joseph F. Ramos De La Cruz, Ralph D. Singzon, Shinna Davie B. from 2001 to 2003 before assuming the with for the past 15 years but I encourage you presidency in December 2003. Gladys Joy Obsum, who graduated Delos Reyes, Rovinson P. Sucgang, Kevin John to continue the service for the alma mater Deomampo, Marie Aileen O. Tinawin, Cristian Paulo V. from the BS Customs Administration and student.” Diasante, Chelsea Fatima A. Torreno, Camille A. programin March 2015, received a score Diaz, Jennica W. Vito, Amynah Ronielle T. of 90.75%, the highest in the exams and Diaz, Ronnie A. Zapanta, Luisa Mae Y. thus giving her first place. Obsum shares Eusebio, Danica Rose B. the top spot with four other passers who Fajardo, Russel Alfred T. The oathtaking of new customs brokers received the same score. Geronimo, Robert L. will be scheduled to a later date by the Gesalan, Reanbeth G. PRC. Yael Esperat AdU’s newly licensed customs brokers Gesulga, Enrico Jose C. also posted exemplary results. The Gochingco, Jeffrey A.

College of Pharmacy holds medical mission to celebrate Education Department presents research papers in St. Vincent’s feast The College of Pharmacy conducted Parish community leaders, Information national conference its annual medical mission last Technology and Management Society, and The Education Department under the with CELA dean Dr. Servillano Marquez, II Students in a Private Catholic University: September 20, 2015 to attend to the Federation of Junior Chapter Philippine College of Education and Liberal Arts Jr. as adviser. Ruiz won Best Oral Research Basis for an Enhanced P.E. 2 Program was the health and medical needs of Pharmacists’ Association-Rho Chapter. Also (CELA) continues to improve its research Presentation honors at the conference. also presented in the conference with Mary residents from barangays Taurus, lending their support to the College of capabilities after they presented four research Ann Panabang and Cristel Mae Almodiel as Balutan, Upper Banlat, and Lower Pharmacy were the volunteer doctors and papers at the 2015 National Students Also winning Best Oral Research Presentation presenters. They were mentored by Dr. Lorna Banlat in Tandang Sora, Quezon other health practitioners as well as the faculty, Leadership Conference on Equipping awards were Kristienne Jerica Santos and Espeso, chairperson of the Physical Education City. This year’s mission was held to staff, and students from the St. Vincent School Undergraduate Students with Research Skills Christa Anna Maria Villaran. Santos presented Department. celebrate the feast of the university’s of Theology. Medicines given to the patients and Competence to Uphold Competitive her study Psychoanalytic and Formalist Analysis patron, St. Vincent de Paul, who is were sponsored by the alumni and industry Advantage in the Era of the Knowledge to Lesbian, Gay and Transgender Characters in All of the presenters were coached during the also patron of the local parish. A partners UNILAB, Marzan Pharmaceutical Society held at Hotel Supreme in Baguio Selected Local Films while Villaran presented conference by Dr. Espeso and Dr. Florante total of 220 individuals benefited Incorporated, Mercury Drug Corporation, City last September 30 to October 2, 2015. Learning Preferences of Education Students and Garcia, chairperson of the Education from the mission, which was held The Generics Pharmacy, and Philippine Shin Its Implications to Teaching and Learning Process. Department. Mark Joseph F. Ramos in coordination with the Integrated Poong Pharmaceuticals, Inc. PMC One of the research papers presented was They were mentored by professors Dr. Neliza Patients received counseling about their prescribed medicines from Community Extension Services, Issues and Concerns in Teaching Social Studies in Casela and Dr. Rosalie Meriales respectively. Pharmacy students and faculty during the medical mission Santuario de San Vicente de Paul a Private Basic Education Department: Basis for the Development of Innovative Teaching Strategies, Lastly, the research paper Benefits of Zumba which was presented by John Kristoffer Ruiz as Perceived by Selected Physical Education

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Professor, author, and inspirational speaker Michael Angelo Lobrin shares his wit and spirituality to AdU’s faculty employees during his Laugh With God Today talk on November 6, held as part of the The officers of the AdU Alumni Association led by its president Mr. Rodel Vizconde (center) raise a toast to Teachers and Employees’ Day celebration. the graduating Falcons during the Send-Off and Welcome Party held at the ST Quad on November 12.

The Manila Chapter IV of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines signed an agreement with the College of Law to conduct legal assistance activities through the College of Law’s Free Legal Aid Office last October 1.

October 2015’s Featured Alumni were (left) Engr. Ronaldo Paungan (BSME 1983), who is certified in health safety and risk management overseas, and (right) Arch. Enrique Goduco II (BS Architecture 1980), who has established a renowned practice with OIA Director Ms Eva Dulay (center) facilitates the MOA signing several high-profile between Akari and Adamson University held on October 1 for projects under his belt. Renowned alumni Anthony Gedang leads the ribbon cutting of A Different the benefit of AdU’s sports programs. Look: African Masks from the Gedang Collection which opened at the AdU Administrators get a briefing on the ISO re-certification activities of the Museum on November 25. The masks featured were collected by Gedang university. AdU is working towards maintaining its ISO 9001:2008 certification, through his extensive travels and will be on exhibit until March 31 at the which is due for review on December. Rotating Exhibits Gallery.

Looking for a podium finish after ranking fourth last year, the Adamson Pep Squad battled it out with their fashionista routine in the UAAP Season 78 Cheerdance Competition held at the MOA Arena last October 3. Despite an all-out performance that earned praises from the audience and in social media, Adamson was only given 513.5 points, landing them in seventh place. They did bring home a special prize when they were given the Purefoods Eats So Easy Crazy Move award. Fr. Bañaga greets veteran journalist Ms. Rowena Paraan, Program Manager of ABS-CBN’s Bayan Mo i-Patrol Mo program, who delivered the keynote speech during the Adamson Media Summit held at the AdU Theater on November 27.

Incoming University President Fr. Marcelo Manimtim, AdU, represented by VP for Administration Dr. Venusmar Quevedo, recently CM reads to Grade 1 students during the National Library signed an agreement with ABS-CBN Foundation last October 15. Coin banks The co-academic staff bid a joyful farewell to Fr. Bañaga with festivities held on Week celebration hosted by the BED Elementary Library on Fr. Bañaga blesses the image of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal after the Mass and procession have been placed in AdU offices to support Bantay Bata 163. November 5 at the SV Hall. November 25. held in honor of her feast day on November 27.

8 | The Adamson News Vol 17 No.4 October-November 2015 | 9 Arts & Special Features AdU Folk Dance Troupe shows off Mindanaoan flair in Hiligaynon art exhibit: Bringing out the best of Indak Manila 2015 Ilonggo art The Adamson University Art Gallery In his message during the opening ceremony Raul Agner, director of the Institutional recently played host to 13 Ilonggo Prof. Joey Tañedo, chairman of the Visual Arts Development and External Affairs modern contemporary artists in an Committee of the National Commission for Office; Atty. Jan Nelin Navallasca, exhibit that could be one of the best Culture and the Arts (NCCA), said Hiligaynon director of the Office for Student Affairs; representations of the region’s art. is based on our Filipino identity, both our Mr. Egay Fernandez, vice chairman of of similarities and differences and called the the NCCA’s Committee on Visual Arts; Hiligaynon: An Exhibit by Ilonggo Artists artists participating as a reflection of our and Mr. Caloy Hinolan, chief executive opened on October 9, 2015 with a culture. officer of Audiowave Media, Inc. short opening ceremony attended by the selected administrators, faculty, staff, Speaking in behalf of his fellow artists was Hiligaynon’s interesting mix of artworks Art Association of the Philippines member evokes color, depth, richness, and even students, and guests. The exhibit features The Adamson University Folk Dance originating from the different provinces in Breaking away from the mold were the Melvin Guirhem, who is also a member of musicality of the Ilonggo dialect. The the works of artists Melvin Guirhem, Joan Troupe performed a magnificent Mindanao. Set to traditional music, the dance Indayog Dance Varsity of University of the Baysulangpu and Kurit Ilonggo artists’ styles and colors shown—from stark Honoridez, Rojil Nick Jadulos, Jeline interpretation of Mindanao’s colorful is choreographed by Ms. Ruth Reynaldo. the Philippines-Manila, who performed societies. For Guirhem, the use of a dialect to soft, abstract to realistic—display Laporga, Jojo Ramirez, Edmar Colmo, dances in Indak Manila, a dance concert held Sculpture set to the song Explosions by binds different languages, people, and beliefs, versatility of the featured artists’ talent and Oscar Peñasales, Carlos Garcia, Pierre at the Rizal Park Open-Air Auditorium on Other Filipino-inspired performances by Ellie Goulding, and the Yaman Lahi and their exhibit is a testimony as well as the vivacity of the region they call home. Patricio, Jeffrey Guanlao, Leoniel Cerbas, November 27, 2015. The concert was held SMEC member schools include the Kalinga Dance Artists from EAC, who performed homage to the richness of the Visayas. The exhibit, which closed on November Arel Zambarrano, and James Salarda. The in celebration of the 41st anniversary of Dance performed by the Paulinian Dance March of the Generals with original music 6, is a testament to Iloilo’s status as one featured artists are members of several art the South Manila Educational Consortium Troupe of St. Paul University-Manila; Glimpse composed by Ryan Cayabyab. Closing out Joining the artists and Prof. Tañedo during of the fast emerging art centers in the organizations and have exhibited their (SMEC). of Mindanao performed by the Kalinangan the performances was the musical mash- the ribbon cutting ceremonies were Mr. country. works locally and abroad. Folk Dance Troupe of the Philippine up of popular ‘70s hits Manila and Jeepney Festivities began with opening remarks by Christian University; Dream Weavers by the performed by the Sta. Isabel College Dr. Jose Paolo Campos, president of Emilio Philippine Women’s University Dance Crew; Orchestra. Aguinaldo College (EAC) who currently another Filipiniana dance presented by the serves as SMEC president. Following the Sinaglahi Dance Troupe of the Universidad Established in 1974, SMEC is a consortium opening remarks was a message delivered by de Manila; Heroine, a hip-hop performance composed of universities and colleges Ms. Josefina Guillen, chair of the National set to local, modern music by Danz Edge located along Taft Avenue in Manila and Committee on Dance of the National from St. Scholastica’s College; Babaylan by the collaborates in a number of areas, including Commission on Culture and the Arts. The Balingsasayaw Pep Squad of the Philippine curriculum and instruction, faculty and AdU Brass Band performed the Philippine Normal University; and ballet renditions of student development, and extension National Anthem prior to the messages. George Canseco’s Ikaw performed by the services. SMEC also organizes creative La Salle Dance Company from De La Salle and cultural activities among its member The AdU Folk Dance Troupe opened University and Ryan Cayabyab’s Iduyan Mo schools, such as Indak Manila and the the festivities with Mindanao Tapestry, a by the LPU Dance Troupe of the Lyceum of SMEC Chorale Festival, held in 2014 to medley of indigenous and Muslim dances the Philippines University. celebrate SMEC’s 40th anniversary.

Top left: Guirhem speaks at the exhibit’s opening. Top right: IDEA director Mr. Raul Agner (front row, 2nd left) and OSA director Atty. Jan Nelin Navallasca (front row, right) are joined by special guests for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Bottom left and right: Some of the featured artworks in Hiligaynon.

10 | The Adamson News Vol 17 No.4 October-November 2015 | 11 News News BED HS Library launches STARBOOKS AdU surpasses national passing rates for November The program began with its free and customizable system; a standalone 2015 civil engineering boards; Adamsonian is top 6 an invocation led by Ms. information kiosk where information is Helen Soriano, High readily available even without internet Newly minted engineer Almario Lim led Galang, Jared R. School Librarian and connection; and a one-stop science and the way for the Adamsonians as he posted Garcia, Joshwin Adrian D. welcome remarks by Mr. technology information source from all over the sixth highest score of 93.40%. He and 48 Gardose, Roel Anthony S. Roel Selva, High School the world. other graduates achieved an overall passing Genaro, Kim Christopher T. Science Area Leader. rate of 47.57%, with the first-time takers Laudato, Kacey D. Giving a demo to the AdU and DOST-STII also signed the posting a high score of 61.04%. These scores Laurente, Max Lawrence A. Adamson faculty members memorandum of understanding for surpassed the national passing rate of 41.50%, Lim, Almario V. and staff were DOST- STARBOOKS at the President’s Office with 3,935 passers out of a total of 9,482 Lirio, Genaro Jr. B. DOST staff made a courtesy call and signed the MOA with incoming University STII representatives Ms. on the same day. Ms. Soriano facilitated examinees. Loquias, Jemela Mae A. President Fr. Manimtim (left, seated) and outgoing University President Romelie Janelle Maranan, the collaboration, with the support and Madera, Erron Robert C. Fr. Bañaga (second from right, seated). Information Officer 1; Mr. Lloyd Frederick leadership of Ms. Helen De Castro, director The new professional civil engineers are: Mejia, Joseph Mark B. The Fr. Leandro Montañana, C.M. Library Mandapat, Information Technology Staff; and of AdU’s Library Services Department, and Abellana, Maria Angelica T. Mendoza, Jose Carlo D. and Basic Education Department recently Ms. Susana Abada, Librarian. Ms. Helen Ordoñez, head of the Library’s Acero, Christian Michael D. Moreno, Elaine Fatima D. launched STARBOOKS, a new program Readers’ Services section. This undertaking Alcala, Joseph A. Obnial, Reil John V. done in partnership with the Department of STARBOOKS stands for Science and will complement the Library Services Austria, Kevin Mark P. Olisa, Juvill Paulo S. Science and Technology’s Science Technology Technology Academic and Research-Based Department, particularly the High School Aves, Kristine Joy M. Osila, Karen B. Information Institute (DOST-STII), with Openly Operated Kiosk Station. It is the Library, in fulfilling its mission to continually Basas, Niño Antonio D. Patosa, Alrich T. a short program and orientation held at the first Philippine Science Digital Library that improve and upgrade its resources to support Bañez, Lee Patrick R. Pañares, Rusty Rhoyd A. BED High School Library last November 13, comprises at least 14,000 titles and 203 the information needs of the university. Berdida, Aaron I. Pitcheller, John Daryl S. 2015. videos of digitized resources on science and Biol, Juviemay A. Polillo, John Paul L. technology. Some of its special features are Cabanag, Kyle Louise N. Ponce, Albert Joseph G. Contreras, Lailani Rose Z. Prado, Michael A. Engr. Almario Lim Cruz, Ric Roldan I. Romero, Brando S. Adamson launches #AdUitInEnglish Campaign David, Carl Dan A. Sabiano, Brezhnev S. De Alday, Homer A. Sacdalan, Romariz Ryla B. Graduates of Adamson University’s BS Civil De Grano, Christine Joy A. Sinco, John Christopher Z. Engineering program posted commendable De Guzman, Severino Jr. S. Tabas, Darvin Karl G. results in the November 2015 licensure Dignos, Ervin Jade V. Tacadena, Christian C. exam for civil engineers conducted by Dulay, Eunice Rizalyn P. the Professional Regulation Commission Ferranco, Francis Joseph G. The oathtaking will be set by the PRC to (PRC). Flores, Ryan Reynald T. a later date. Francisco, Arvin T.

First Vincentian Family Congress on year of Vincentian Collaboration held The Vincentian Congress, sponsored by the Jimenez (CoM-VMY) acknowledged the more. The suggestions are being collated and Vincentian Family Coordinating Council delegates and guests. Then, the series of the document will be taken up during the Students (left photo) make their pledge to start speaking the universal language more often. Dr. Castañeda (foreground, left) leads the celebration during the colorful launching ceremony. (VFCC) of the Philippines, was held on August lectures started. Fr. Joel Bernardo, CM shared next VFCC meeting in September. 29, 2015 at the OZ Audio-Visual Room of his insights on two topics: Together with the To further strengthen the use of the English “We [can] use English as the gauge for and developing the use of language as a Adamson University. It was participated in Poor and To Get There with the Poor, while Sr. After the plenum, the VFCC Philippines and language in the community, Adamson students [to show that] they are not only medium of instruction in every class. Slogans by 105 priests, sisters and lay leaders coming Mercelyn Galicia DC talked about Our Story SSVP also took the opportunity to present University unveiled the #AdUitInEnglish competitive locally, they are also competitive and posters are placed in offices, classrooms, from 16 different Vincentian Family branches. of Collaboration: A Journey from Please to Thank plaques of appreciation to the outgoing campaign last November 11, 2015 at the ST globally,” said Prof. Danilo Escandor, and school gates to encourage and remind The lectures and workshops were anchored You. Mr.Ros Ferriols Diño of the St. Vincent president of Adamson University, Fr. Gregorio Quadrangle. chairperson of the English and Foreign students and employees to use the language on the theme Together We Make a Difference in de Paul Foundation, Inc. spoke on Unifying L. Bañaga, Jr., CM whose exemplary leadership Languages Department who is also the in their everyday life in the university. The Christ with St. Vincent de Paul. the Identity of our Vincentian Family. and spirit of collaboration have been vital in The campaign is the brainchild of Dr. chairman of the #AdUitInEnglish campaign committee headed by Professor Escandor will the accomplishment of common endeavors Catherine Castañeda, Vice President for committee. Joining him in the committee are convene once or twice a month to monitor The day started with an Opening Paraliturgy During the afternoon workshop, the with the VF Philippines. Academic Affairs, with the objective of three faculty members and four university the campaign. on Collaboration led by the Adamson participants had a chance to share what can, promoting the language as a medium of officials. Vincentian Missionaries. After the Welcome what should be, and, what are being done The day ended with a concelebrated Mass instruction and communication in the In 2016, the #AdUitInEnglish campaign Remarks and Rationale of Fr. Venerando for collaboration. Among other things it was of Thanksgiving with Fr. Agner as the main university, especially as the school also caters The campaign not only targets improving will be evaluated by the committee and Agner, CM, Provincial Visitor of CM observed that there are many things that are presider. Fr. Rolando S. Dela Goza, CM to international students. the speaking skills of every Adamsonian but recommendations will be made to further Philippines and VFCC chairman, Ms. Fritzie being done but there is an urgent need to do also targets other aspects of communication improve the program. Mark Joseph F. Ramos

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New chemists for AdU in September 2015 board exam College of Architecture volleyball team wins 1st runner- up in FASIA meet Adamson University’s Chemistry university a passing rate of 93.33%. Sapit, Julie Marie M. Department continued its good Sarmenta, Guiller L. The Adamson University College AdU ended the elimination round with men’s basketball tournaments. AdU is performance in the licensure The new licensed chemists are: Vianzon, Arianne Gayle P. of Architecture women’s volleyball a 5-1 win-loss card, with their only loss among the six founding members of the examination for chemists as evidenced Almazora, Sarah Jane S. Vidal, Kathleen V. team, composed of selected first coming against UST three sets to one association. by its results in the September 2015 Bagsic, Mary Louise O. year to fifth year students, bagged last September 26 to end at second place. exams. The exam was conducted by the Balandras, Antonio B. There were a total of 414 passers out of the first runner-up trophy in the 6th UST topped their group’s standings. Faculty member Arch. Robert Duran Professional Regulation Commission Bongar, Benzon Karl T. 771 total examinees for the exam, which Federation of Architecture Schools coached the women’s volleyball team, (PRC). Cabana, Vienna Rose O. puts the national passing rate at 53.70%. Involved in Athletics (FASIA) Boysen Both teams figured out again in the which has been a consistent top finisher Casilagan, Camela Mae C. The oathtaking of new chemists will be Cup tournament held at the Central best of five finals on October 11 as in the tournament for the last three The BS Chemistry graduates achieved Fajardo, Marie France Kay E. set to a later date by the PRC. Colleges of the Philippines Gym in the number one and two seeds in the years. an overall passing rate of 68.18% with Guanzon, Christian Michael SM. Quezon City from September 13 to group. UST’s Architecture team again 15 Adamsonians passing the exam out Panganiban, Pauline Danielle A. October 11, 2015. swept their Adamson counterparts three This year’s tournament was participated of 22 total examinees. Of these, 14 Sadural, Renelyn P. games to none to bag the title in the by 15 schools, the most in the were first-time takers, which gave the Santos, Mary Ruth Joy C. The College of Architecture team was Ionic group. tournament’s history. Teams were bracketed to the Ionic Group along divided into two groups—Doric and with Far Eastern University, National According to College of Architecture Ionic—with winners in the finals University, Technological University dean Arch. Peter Villanueva, the FASIA series of both groups declared as co- of the Philippines, Technological volleyball meet has been held yearly champions. Mark Joseph F. Ramos Institute of the Philippines-Manila since 2010 to boost camaraderie New electrical engineers for Adamson University in and Quezon City campuses, and among member Architecture schools eventual champion University of through the women’s volleyball and September 2015 board exam Santo Tomas.

Adamson University has earned Apoderado, Aldren A. Sustento, Michelle Joy E. a new set of registered electrical Aquino, John Kevin A. Timbal, Joemar V. engineers (REEs) as 28 graduates of Bello, Dale John B. Tolentino, John Kenneth M. the BS Electrical Engineering program Cariño, Andrew R. Torres, Monn Dominic B. New CPAs for AdU in October 2015 board exams passed the licensure examination Chua, Lee Andrea M. Yadao, Greggy T. held on September 2015. The exam Danila, Myken Reyville O. Adamson University has a new set of The new CPAs are: Mendoza, Mylene G. was conducted by the Professional De Pedro, Germarr Fernanne A. AdU also has eight new registered licensed professionals following the Abordo, Paula Bianca DV. Peralta, Christian Paul C. Regulation Commission (PRC) in Dimayuga, Erick Laurence L. master electricians (RMEs) after they release of the results of the licensure Arbas, Joanna R. Pilar, Michael Angelo M. several cities across the country. Espinoza, Alexander Cesar G. passed the licensure examination for exams for certified public accountants Aspuria, Einna Czarina S. Santos, Arth Joseph B. Gabine, Kenneth G. master electricians conducted by the (CPA) held on October 2015. Barairo, Elvie Niña A. Sarmiento, Jerica M. The university’s overall passing rate Gapas, Mark Christian S. PRC alongside the REE exams. The The exam was conducted by the Borra, Filipino F. Tagle, Rosano Robert L. of 66.67%, with 28 passers out of 42 Liberato, Emmanuel H. RMEs achieved an overall passing rate Professional Regulation Commission Caballes, Franco L. Torres, Rennica K. examinees. Of these, 27 passed the Lim, Justin Neil M. of 66.67%, or eight passers out of 12 (PRC). Camhol, Kathleen Joy A. Tuquero, Junel T. boards in their first take, resulting in Manrique, Camille A. examinees. The national passing rate for Caranzo, Alyssa Joy A. Yanga, Mykah Mae A. a 93.10% passing rate for them. There Mejia, Emmanuel P. RMEs was 63.01% Graduates of AdU’s BS Accountancy Ciervo, Kurt Dominic C. were 2,536 passers out of 3,772 total Nalus, Reynaldo Jr. C. program achieved an overall passing De Vera, Airvin Ace D. The oathtaking of the new CPAs will examinees, putting the national passing Ngojo, Larry Bernard A. The oathtaking of the new REEs and rate of 37.88%, with 25 passers out Decasa, Jerome D. be scheduled to a later date by the rate at 67.23%. Pabilona, John Pocholo B. RMEs will be set to a later date by the of 66 total examinees. The first time Espiritu, Keyceline D. PRC. Patawe, Samuel P. PRC. takers posted a better passing rate, with Gabriel, Ella Elline C. The new REEs are: Posadas, Edmond Dale L. 23 passers out of 49 total examinees, Garcia, John Aldrin E. Abreu, Rafael Jr. C. Reyes, Jernie Dhexter B. giving the university a 46.94% passing Gulla, Nissi Josef D. Angeles, Jayson E. rate. Magallanes, Van John C.

14 | The Adamson News Vol 17 No.4 October-November 2015 | 15 Tigers crowned Presidential Football Cup champions anew

Azkals mainstay Misagh Bahadoran provided another highlight to the tournament by The winning teams show off their trophies. giving words of advice and showing off skills in a short match.

Football ruled the SV Gymnasium 2 once Champs along with all-Filipino teams Falcons Opening ceremonies were held at 7:00 again on September 22, 2015 as the Office United and South Elite. in the morning with with a ceremonial for University Relations (OUR) staged the kickoff and opening remarks by University second Presidential Football Cup. Guest of honor during the tournament was President Fr. Gregorio Bañaga Jr., CM. Later Azkals forward Misagh Bahadoran. The during the games Bahadoran gave words of Tigers FC successfully defended their title Filipino-Iranian player, who is the national encouragement and played a three-minute after winning over East Africa team in the team’s top scorer, began as a futsal player match with some of the players. championship match. The Black Eagle during his college days at Centro Escolar team settled for third place honors in the University and made it to the Philippine The tournament was played under the tournament. The Tigers also received most of national futsal team before being selected supervision and support of the Philippine the special awards; leading them was player to the national football team. Bahadoran has Football Federation. Yael Esperat and BS Computer Engineering junior Jude made his mark as one of the country’s best Duruachazie, whose heroics led him to the players as shown by performance during his MVP award and the Golden Boot award, numerous tours of duty with the Azkals. which he also won last year. Fellow Tiger Ejike Ugwoke, BSBA Marketing freshman, is this year’s Best Defender while the team’s goalkeeper Kizito Ezukwo, also a freshman taking AB Political Science, was this year’s Golden Glove winner. Best Midfielder honors went to Pharmacy freshman and Black Eagle player Moamar Idris Himat.

This year’s tournament saw 11 teams competing in the indoor football or futsal tournament created by the OUR primarily for the university’s international students. Joining the medalists were Deus Angelo, East African Squad, Força Lafaek, Kumul The tournament was once again well-participated by the international students, who showed grit and talent in the race Fly, Kumul Wan, Rwandees Bees, and The towards a medal finish.