OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF U.P. Vol. 20 No. 5 July - August 2016 Read UPViews online at www.upv.edu.ph UPV launches infastructure projects Rey Alexander V. Palmares and Anna Razel Ramirez

Pascual, VP Concepcion, VP Florendo, environment for students, faculty, and and Faculty Regent Philip Ian P. Padilla staff. graced the event. Following the unveiling of the building The program began with a prayer perspectives was the presentation of followed by the singing of the Philippine “Unleashing Knowledge from the Pillars National Anthem . Two SoTech students, and Exhibit” at the Administration Roi Lagon and Roy Palmares, then Building lobby. VCRE Babaran said that interpreted a composo written by Palanca the project is a multi-media display that awardee Professor Alice Tan-Gonzales showcases UPV’s research initiatives of the Division of Humanities, College in more understandable formats for the of Arts and Sciences. general public. Chancellor Espinosa welcomed In his message, Pres. Pascual the UP System officials as well as the encouraged the faculty, REPs, and UPV officials present, namely, VCRE students to take the initiative and be Babaran, VCAA Yap, VCA Yunque, innovative in their research endeavors. OIC of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor He also thanked the UPV community for for Planning and Development, Prof. setting a research ideal others may strive Ruben M. Gamala, College of Fisheries for. Vice-President Concepcion likewise and Ocean Sciences Dean Crispino A. said, “These endeavors are all possible Saclauso, College of Management Dean when we turn our jobs into our passions.” Mary Ann T. Gumban, and School of After the program, the guests were Technology Dean Emeliza C. Lozada. invited to partake of the fisheries food According to VCRE Babaran, “The products developed through UPV RRC is envisioned as a hub for research research projects as well as view the Various scenes during the visit of Pres. Pascual and other UP System Officials. in fisheries and aquatic sciences not only exhibit on the completed and ongoing in the Visayas Region and in the entire research projects of the different UPV UP President Alfredo E. Pascual visited of these four classrooms including its country but also in the Southeast Asian units. the UP Visayas City campus on amenities. region as well.” He further said that he August 22, 2016 to inaugurate newly The P3M “Balay Wika” of the Sentro looks forward to a center that has state- constructed and renovated infrastructure ng Wikang Filipino will spearhead of-the art equipment to be used in the projects. With him were Vice-President programs of the University in connection conduct of relevant and critical research. for Academic Affairs Gisela Concepcion with the propagation of the Filipino The new SoTech building will cater and Vice-President for Planning and language. It will also serve as a center to the growing number of undergraduate Finance Jose Florendo. for study, research, extension work, and students enrolling in Food Technology The UP System officials were consultation of teachers of Filipino in and Chemical Engineering courses. received and assisted by UPV and the nearby regions. Dean Lozada hopes that this will allow Chancellor Rommel A. Espinosa, Vice- Plans for the proposed renovation of for a more conducive educational Chancellor for Academic Affairs Emilia the College of Management Building in S. Yap, Vice-Chancellor for Research the amount if P22.3M were also unveiled and Extension Ricardo Babaran, Vice- in front of CM alumni, faculty, staff and Chancellor for Administration Nestor students. It will house undergraduate Yunque, Officer-in-Charge of the Office classes as well as graduate program of the Vice-Chancellor for Planning and classes administered by the College of Development Ruben Gamala, College of Management. Management Dean Mary Ann Gumban, After the inauguration and unveiling College of Arts and Sciences Dean of these facilities, Pascual also took time Resurreccion Sadaba, UP High School to meet with the College of Management in Iloilo Principal Lourdes Zamora, Student Council for consultation. Office of the Continuing Education and Before the inaguration, a meeting with Pahinungod Director Ma. Joji B. Tan, the officers and members of the All Sentro ng Wika Overall Coordinator UP Workers Union Iloilo Chapter also Julie Ramirez, and other UPV officials. took place, including discussions on the Science, biology, and chemistry and UP contractual employees as well as physics classes of the junior high school personnel benefits. CFOS profs are ‘UP Scientist’ awardees students and the new entrants of the The day also marked the unveiling of Lenilyn B. Gallos K-12 senior high school students will be the perspectives of the Regional Research accommodated in the newly renovated Center (RRC) and the new School of UPHSI laboratory classrooms. A total Technology (SoTech) buildings at the of P5M was allocated for the renovation UP Visayas Miagao Campus. Pres. Gadong is 2016 Palanca Awardee Memorial Awards for Literature. Nagakaangay nga Panapton is a story about a mother’s struggle to accept what she considers as the (L-R)Traifalgar, Laureta and Serrano wayward actions and relationships of her daughter. She is torn between The UP Scientific Productivity elevated to UP Scientist III for CY understanding who her daughter System (SPS) Committee conferred 2016-2018. Their appointment was really is and dealing with what other people are saying. In the end, she the title of UP Scientist to three approved by the Board of Regents resorted to very drastic measures faculty members of the College (BOR) during their 1317th meeting in making her daughter follow the of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences on April 28, 2016. straight path. (CFOS), UP Visayas for producing Dr. Rhodoa V. Azanza, Chair of Gadong will receive the award on outstanding publications that support the Productivity System Committee September 2, 2016 at the Rigodon the development of science and and Asst. Vice President for Ballroom of The Peninsula Manila. technology. Academic Affairs, UP System, Gadong An imaginative writer, Gadong Prof. Rex Ferdinand M. Traifalgar, invited the aforementioned UP has several publications to her Prof. Liberato V. Laureta, and Prof. Scientists to receive the award in a Prof. Early Sol A. Gadong, a credit, including Si Bulan, Si Adlaw, Augusto E. Serrano, Jr. were recently formal ceremony to be held at UP faculty member of the UP High kag si Estrelya and Nasa sa Dulo named as UP Visayas Scientific NISMED Auditorium, University School in Iloilo (UPHSI), College ng Dila: Stories in Three Tongues, Productivity System awardees. of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon of Arts and Sciences, UP Visayas, among others. Traifalgar has been chosen as UP City on July 26, 2016. won 2nd prize for her Hiligaynon She is currently teaching Scientist I for CY 2015-2017. Laureta A UP Scientist I and UP Scientist Short Story entitled, Nagakaangay Mathematics at UPHSI. (Anna was re-appointed as UP Scientist I III will receive Php150,000 and nga Panapton in the 2016 Carlos Razel L. Ramirez) for CY 2016-2018 while Serrano was Php250,000 per annum, respectively. 2 UPViews July - August 2016 UPV’s summa cum laude named 34th Student Regent UPHSI prof Raoul Daniel Abellar Manuel was garnering a general weighted average chosen as the 34th Student Regent of (GWA) of 1.099. He is known to be shines in World the UP Board of Regents by the student a staunch activist and a passionate leaders of the different Constituent student leader. He was chairman of the Championship of Universities during the 42nd General UP Visayas College of Arts Student Assembly of the Student Councils Council and was also Chairperson of Performing Arts held on July 17, 2016 at the University KASAMA sa UP – the biggest student of the Philippines Los Banos. alliance in the UP System. Manuel was nominated by the Manuel was a consistent honor Student Council of UP Diliman where student who graduated as Class he is currently pursuing his Master’s Valedictorian of UP High School in Degree in Applied Mathematics. He Iloilo in 2011 and Class Valedictorian made history by being the first UP of the Integrated School for Visayas summa cum laude during Exceptional Children in in Manuel its 2015 Commencement Exercises, 2007. (Anna Razel L. Ramirez) UPV to host Master in Urban and Regional Planning Program

of Urban and Regional Planning who Biñas represented Chancellor Michael Tan. UPV Chancellor Rommel A. Espinosa, Ms. Sharie Faith Biñas, faculty CM Dean Mary Ann Gumban, and member of the UP High School other UPV officials were also present. in Iloilo, College of Arts and During the Launching Program, Sciences, UP Visayas, bagged Pascual delivered a message that medals during the 20th Annual calls for “Investing in Human Capital World Championship of for Urban Planning in LGUs.” Performing Arts (WCOPA) held The following lectures were also on July 8-17 at Long Beach, delivered: “Urban Planning and California, USA. the Urban Environment of Western Biñas was awarded the bronze Visayas” by Ms. Ro-Ann A. Bacal, medal for the Vocal Broadway Regional Director, NEDA 6.; “GIS category. She also was a silver in Urban Planning” by Mr. Ubo V. medalist for the Vocal Opera (18- Pres. Pascual (center sitting) flanked by Dr. Mario de los Reyes (left) and Chancellor Pakes, CIM Integrated Expert and 24 years old) category. Moreover, Rommel Espinosa (right) with other University Officials. GIS Coordinator; and “Governance Biñas was given a New York Structure and Policy Direction for Film Academy Scholarship The University of the Philippines President Alfredo E. Pascual for long term acting/theater Diliman School of Urban and Regional signed Executive Order No. PAEP Smarter LGUs” by Ms. Maria Calpiza J. Sardup, CESO V, Asst. Regional programs, which will commence Planning will offer the Master of 16-01A for the implementation of in December 2017. Arts in Urban and Regional Planning this program in the region, which was Director, DILG 6. The open forums She represented the (MAURP) in Western Visayas launched on August 23, 2016 at the were moderated by Dr. Rhodella A. Philippines along with 77 other effective 2nd Semester of Academic UPV Auditorium, Iloilo City campus. Ibabao and Arch. Elizabeth Ann A. contestants from various other Year 2016-2017 through the College It was witnessed by Dr. Mario de los Daquita. categories. They competed of Management of UP Visayas. Reyes, Dean of the UP Diliman School The MAURP program objectives with other delegates from 60 are to provide opportunities for other participating countries career development and professional and brought home the medal of AAPM celebrates 25 years growth of local government planners recognition for the Philippines. and professionals in the region Biñas teaches Music at the UPHSI. ( of fulfilling UPV education UPV/4 Anna Razel L. Ramirez) The Affirmative Action Program for dela Cruz Jr. (1991-1993), Sonja or AAPM was a UP System Yasmin C. Gacutan-Jusayan (1994), program that aimed to extend the Fe P. Villanueva-Tafalla (1995), Alice How AAPM helped one student benefits of UP education to students Prieto-Carolino (1992-1996) and fulfill the dream of a UP education from Mindanao who do not have access Cherry Pilapil-Anasco (1996-1998; to it.The mandate for implementing it AAPM 1st batch grantee). “For us who live in Mindanao, the group counseling, and participation in was given to UPV specifically to the There were 6 batches with a total of dream of going to UP is much harder important University and community College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) 335 grantees from all over Mindanao to achieve because of the distance and events. during Academic Year 1991-1992 and that benefited from the program. financial challenges. But when the Añasco recalled that the field trips was later transferred to the Office of Unique in its implementation were the University of the Philippines System included a familiarization tour of Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs financial, psycho-social and learning launched the Affirmative Action commercial and cultural landmarks beginningAcademic Year 1994-1995. assistance that were provided to the Program for Mindanao (AAPM) in Panay such as the old historic The AAPM Committee oversaw grantees during their stay in the Miagao in1991, the move gave us a shot in churches in Iloilo;Anini-y, Antique; the six-year implementation and and Iloilo city campuses. Roughly 65% fulfilling the dream,” says UP Visayas and Pan-ay in . Those done evaluationof the program and worked of them eventually graduated from alumna Cherryl Pilapil-Añasco (BS is in Guimaras were intended to to assist in the academic and personal UPV. Applied Mathematics, 1996 and help the grantees to appreciate its development of the grantees.In After 25 years, many have returned to Master of Marine Affairs, 2015). natural resources. These tours were various years of its implementation, Mindanao and are making considerable Añasco said that the AAPM was an done to counteract initial feelings of the members of the committee who impact in their chosen careers. To name active recruitment strategy to increase homesickness and to give the grantees worked to achieve the goals of the some, they are: Shirlyn Banas-Nograles the enrolment of students from opportunities to encounter Hiligaynon program were:Ms. Carmencita Simpas- (1st batch),currently on her 3rd term as Mindanao as there was no UP campus culture. The group dynamics module Handinero, Prof. Diana Edna G. Corda, Vice Mayor of General Santos City; in Mindanao back then. It was the were designed to develop the grantees’ Ms. Azucena P. Pestaño, Prof. Celia Dr. Glenn Segocio and Dr. Cristine UP System that initiated and funded self-awareness, responsiveness and F. Parcon, Prof. Marilyn Z. Alcarde, Morales (2nd batch), medical doctors the program which ended when UP effectivity, and improve their personal Prof. Emmeline L. Cabalum, Ms. who are based in Kidapawan City; El Mindanao was established in 1996. and interpersonal behavior and Miriam Bethel Estenor, Prof. Gianina Cid Castillo (3nd batch), Provincial “We came from all parts of interactions. P. Cainglet, Ms. Mylene M. Mondejar Director of TESDA in North Cotabato; Mindanao and enrolled in various “AAPM was instrumental to why and Prof. May D. Pison as the last GeldolinInte (3rd batch), Acting Dean degree programs. The financial about 65% of the grantees finished Chairperson. The University Research of the CAS of Capitol University assistance extended to us included their UP education. The financial and Associates of the program were Romeo AAPM/ a monthly stipend (the amount psycho-social assistance components 6 depended on the family income), of the program implemented by able monthly lodging allowance, and a and committed AAPM Committee yearly roundtrip fare to go home to members and University Research our families,” she recalled of the Associates helped us hurdle the benefits given to them. . challenges of University life. The However, she pointed out that activities we did gave us many lessons more than the financial assistance that not only to strive to graduate but also they received was the psycho-social to do more such as pursue graduate assistance that helped them to adjust studies wherein many received from the difficulty of being away scholarship grants and became from their family, meet the challenges medical doctors, lawyers, political of university life,prepare them in their leaders, among others,” she added. chosen career, and equip them to be Perhaps the greatest legacy that responsible and productive members the AAPM has given to its grantees of their communities. is the attitude of paying it forward. Other activities included Many of them have been passing on Miagao Mayor Macario Napulan (center) pose with APPM alumni and the pupils of Miagao educational and cultural tours, group Central Elementary who are the recipients of the Support-A-Kid project. dynamic sessions, individual and HOW AAPM/6 July - August 2016 UPViews 3 UPV participates in the 11th AFAF in Thailand Lenilyn B. Gallos Faculty members, REPS, and from CFOS, and nine (9) students and Ms. Frediezel de Leon of CM. students of UP Visayas participated presented their papers in the oral and Ferrer was awarded a Gold Medal in the 11th Asian Fisheries and poster presentations. of Service of the Asian Fisheries Aquaculture Forum (AFAF) and Faculty members who participated Society. Badayos-Jover’s paper was Exhibition with the theme, “ASEAN in the international conference were one of the prize winners (highly Seafood for the World & Asian Food Prof. Rodelio Subade , Prof. Barby commended presentation) in the 6th Security for the World” held at the Badayos-Jover , Prof. Gay Defiesta, Global Symposium on Gender in Bangkok International Trade and Prof. Leah Araneta, Prof. Hanny Aquaculture and Fisheries (GAF6). Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, John Mediodia, Prof. Cristabel Rose GAF6 is an integral part of the 11th Thailand on August 3-7, 2016. Parcon, Prof. Marshaley Baquiano, AFAF, the key triennial event of the Fourteen (14) faculty members and Prof. Alice Joan Ferrer of CAS; Asian Fisheries Society. from the College of Arts and Sciences Prof. Encarnacion Emilia Yap and Ms. Ms. Rose Mueda, Ms. Rowena (CAS), College of Fisheries and Rhoda Mae Simora of CFOS; and Cadiz, Ms. Ernestina Peralta, and Ocean Sciences (CFOS), and College Prof. Rowena Paz Gelvezon, Prof. Ms. Liberty Espectato of CFOS were Ferrer of Management (CM); four (4) REPS Reynold Tan, Prof. Jeanette Deslate, among the REPS who had oral paper presentations. Meanwhile, student presenters UPV Psych alumni in the Top 10 of the included Liza May Sandoy, Celina Togonon, Philina Acob, and Jan 2016 Psychometrician Board Exam Katryn Rojas of CAS. They presented Two alumni of the BA Psychology their respective undergraduate thesis The exam was given in August and in BS Economics. They graduated in degree program of UP Visayas the results were released by PRC on scored in the Top 10 of the 2016 June this year. September 5, 2016. According to its Jesper Marie Turao, Jan Vincent Psychometrician Board Exam. website, 7, 312 examinees took the They are John Bert C. Tutisura who Ybut, and Nelcie Jean Esmero of test and only 3,690 passed, making CM who co-authored a paper took took the 9th spot and Augil Marie the mortality rate to almost 50%. Q. Robles who was number 10. the opportunity to participate in the UPV scored an 87.18% passing rate international forum. Jover in said exam, the highest in Western Two graduates of Master of Visayas. UPV-OVCRE. They just earned their Science major in Aquaculture of CFOS master’s degree last June 2016. The other successful examinees had individual poster presentations. are: BAELLO, Mary Antonette AFAF provides a venue for They were Mary Grace Sedanza and prominent scientists from all over the P., BALAN, Anna Gabriel D., Nowena Solidum. Their presentations BARCELONA, Mary Racelyn world to tackle issues on sustainable were part of their graduate thesis fisheries and aquaculture in the Asia- T., BAUTISTA, Michelle M., funded by DOST-ASTHRDP and BORBON, Aika Mae G., CAIGOY, UPV/4 Denise C., CANABAL, Ge-Ann (L-R)Robles and Tutisura UPVPsych/4 UPVTC gets 95.83% passing rate, DENR VI and UPV ink MOA for book produces two Top 3 passers in on traditional knowledge systems psychometrician board exam Pierce S. Docena With a 95.83% passing rate and two Asumbrado, Patrick Vense Bajamunde, examinees who both ranked third, UP Deanna Jill Balagasay, Christine Joy Visayas College (UPVTC) Bato, Faye Jessa Egargo, Regine May performed strongly in the August 2016 Psychometrician Licensure Examination administered by the Board of Psychology of the Professional Regulation Commission in various parts of the country. The two UPVTC alumnae who landed in the Top 3 spot are Cyrene Camposano and Cristy Pestilos. The (L-R) Atty. Elizur Militar, RDVI Jim Sampulna, Chancellor Rommel Espinosa and other successful examinees are Glenda (L-R): Camposano and Pestilos Dr. Ricardo Babaran Elaine Alas, Angelika Ambal, Angie UPVTC/5 The University of the Philippines utilization of resources for survival Visayas signed a memorandum of and sustainability; and that modernity agreement with the Department of and globalization have drastically Strategic student recruitment seminar held Environment and Natural Resources altered their normal functioning. (DENR) VI for the publication of a Forest and Biodiversity (Forestry), The Division of Professional book on the traditional knowledge Water Bodies and the Coastal Education of the College of Arts and systems of Panay and Guimaras on Environment (Fisheries), Arable and Sciences, UP Visayas, conducted August 19, 2016 at the UP High School Habitable Terrains (Agriculture), a Strategic Student Recruitment in Iloilo Conference Room, UPV, Iloilo Sustainable Arts and Crafts (Arts and Management Seminar Workshop City campus. Regional Director Jim O. Crafts), and Environmental Rituals on July 18-19, 2016 at the GCEB Sampulna and Chancellor Rommel A. and Traditions (Literature and Rituals) Training Rooms, UP Visayas, Iloilo Espinosa signed the MOA for DENR will be the project’s five major themes. City campus. IV and UPV, respectively. Atty. Elizur All these themes are anchored under In an effort to enhance professional Militar, DENR VI Legal Counsel and the umbrella of cultural resiliency and collaboration among faculty members Dr. Ricardo B. Babaran, UPV Vice- sustainable development, which aim to ensure increase in enrolment, the Chancellor for Research and Extension at highlighting unique experiences Division conducted the activity for witnessed the signing of the MOA. and best practices of environmental its faculty and staff. The workshop Dubbed as “From Reef to protection and conservation to foster objectives were for the participants to Cliff: Panay-Guimaras Traditional resiliency and sustainability of 1) learn current trends in promotion Knowledge Systems for Cultural Traditional Knowledge Systems. and recruitment particularly in all Resiliency and Sustainable UPV will work with top state media platforms; 2) develop a year- Development,” the book aims at universities and Colleges (SUCs) of the round strategic plan for student revitalizing the core of Panay- different provinces in the publication recruitment and promotions; 3) Participants listen to Prof. Vicente Tan. Guimaras culture. The choice of these of this book. Collaboration with West establish protocol, standards, and concerns as overreaching themes is Visayas State University, State requisites for the constitution of session, among others. On the second anchored on the idea of environmental University, University of Antique, a committee on recruitment and day, Tan talked about technological protection and conservation advocated Capiz State University and Guimaras promotion; and 4) develop a 5-year advancement, civic diversity in by the DENR where the ecosystem is State College are being finalized to development plan for enrolment student recruitment, and targeted treated holistically as a prized heritage ensure a comprehensive research targets and recruitment enrichment. communication outreach and social by itself. output that will form part of the book. Prof. Vicente R. Tan, former media. The project acknowledges that Dr. Alicia P. Magos, Professor faculty member of UP Visayas and After the workshop, the group Traditional Knowledge Systems Emeritus of UPV will be the main current Director of the Culture, Arts, was able to come up with an are vital in maintaining equilibrium consultant of this project. The core and International Relations Office annual strategic plan for student in the physical, socioeconomic committee for UPV is composed of of the Sacred Heart School – Ateneo recruitment and promotions; form a and cultural ecosystem since these Anna Razel Ramirez, Dr. John Barrios, de , was the Resource Person student recruitment and promotions provide frameworks in the operation Joyce Christine Colon, Sashah Dioso, of the seminar. He discussed trends, committee; and draw a five-year of human interaction and adaptation Prof. Martin Genodepa, Dr. Randy branding, and marketing as well development plan for recruitment to environment especially on the Madrid, Ramon Ramirez and Lucy as professional conversations and targets and enrichment strategies. satisfaction of basic needs and Granada. (Anna Razel L. Ramirez) standard articulation during the first (Anna Razel L. Ramirez) 4 UPViews July - August 2016 CFOS profs Dean Saclauso reports CFOS conduct lecture accomplishments series in fisheries Lenilyn B. Gallos As his term as Dean of the College scholarship agreement for students for ASU faculty of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, UP who would work on biotechnology in Visayas draws near to an end , Dr. fisheries in their research work. and students Crispino A. Saclauso presented the He said the College likewise Lenilyn B. Gallos State of the College report before the implemented new academic programs faculty, staff, and students during a such as the Professional Masters Two faculty members of the General Assembly at the CFOS Audio in Tropical Marine Ecosystems College of Fisheries and Ocean Visual Hall, UPV Miagao campus, Management (PMTMEM), a first Dean Saclauso Sciences (CFOS), UP Visayas, on August 5, 2016. The activity was curricular program jointly offered facilitated by the Search Committee by three constituent universities (UP workshops, and advocacy work on served as Resource Persons in a two- for the next CFOS Dean chaired by Diliman, UP Visayas, and UP Los different relevant topics and issues of day “Lecture Series in Fisheries” Prof. Emeliza Lozada. Baños) and the Postgraduate Program concerns to varied stakeholders and conducted by the Aklan State Saclauso showcased the on Tropical Fisheries with International development partners. University (ASU), New Washington, achievements of the College under his Linkage (ILP). He also said that the The improvement in the College Aklan this month. administration in the last three years College is working on some revisions infrastructures/facilities and the local Dr. Nathaniel Añasco of the since he took over the post in October of the BS Fisheries Program to conform and international linkages were also Institute of Marine Fisheries and 1, 2013. Barely less than two months to the K-12 program and the new GE cited by Saclauso. Oceanology (IMFO) and Ms. left in leading the flagship College of program framework. He added that Even with these accomplishments, the University, he acknowledged the the regular updating for international Saclauso said there are still many Karen Grace Andrino-Felarca of the things that need to be done to sustain Institute of Aquaculture (IA) shared support and collaboration of the various accreditation such as in the ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance the momentum in instruction, research, their knowledge and expertise with Institutes of the College, faculty, staff and students for these achievements. (AUN-QA) is also being done. and public service. The Dean, who the faculty, staff, and students of The Dean was proud to report In research and development, is retiring in two years, expressed the College of Fisheries and Marine that the College received numerous Saclauso reported the increase in his hope that his successor will Sciences of ASU.. distinctions and awards, namely: as the number of programs/projects/ continue working for the following: Añasco, whose expertise is on Center of Excellence in Fisheries publications per Institute. He said source funds for engagements in fisheries biology, marine chemistry, Education (AY 2016~2018) by the that from 2011-2016, the College has regional, national and international and chemical oceanography, Commission on Higher Education a 195 ISI publications and 23 non- discussions; engage in cooperative, discussed aquatic resources and (CHED); National University/College ISI publications. He said the College inter-and multi-disciplinary research ecology on August 6-7, 2016. of Fisheries (2016) under the National has brought in a total of P400 million and public service; revise the BS Agriculture and Fisheries Education externally funded projects since 2011 Fisheries (BSF) curriculum to Meanwhile, Felarca talked about conform with the OBE framework the fundamentals of aquaculture, System; No. 1 School of Fisheries in through its research and development the Philippines; and as consistent top activities. and respond to K-12; and work on cultured aquatic organisms, fish performer in the Fisheries Technologist Saclauso noted an increase in the the international accreditation of BSF diseases, and other updates in Licensure Examination since it started number of public service activities with AUN-QA by 2017. aquaculture on August 20-21, 2016. in 2003. He added that the graduates of conducted in 2016. He said the Her lecture include topics on the the College are the most sought-after College, through its four Institutes, foundations of aquaculture, site fisheries professionals in the country has intensified the conduct of public UPV participates...... selection and preparation, water as well. service-related activities both at the ...... from page 2 quality, nutrition and feeding, In instruction, Saclauso pointed local and national levels that have aquaculture engineering, aquaculture out the increase in enrolment in the influenced national policies and Pacific Region. species (broodstock management, College program offerings as well as legislations. He said the increase The 11th AFAF is hosted nursery and grow-out culture), the number of available undergraduate can be attributed to the campaign by the Department of Fisheries, of UP President Alfredo E. Pascual genetic concepts, and fish health and graduate scholarships by which Thailand, in collaboration with the an average of 46 students per term to strengthen public service. These Asian Fisheries Society, Food and management/fish diseases. (With benefited in the last 5 years. In activities include providing technical sources from Ms. Karen Grace assistance and diagnostic services, Agriculture Organization of the 2015, CFOS and the Department United Nations Regional Office for Felarca) of Agriculture Biotech forged a conduct of lectures, seminar- the Asia and the Pacific, INFOFISH, the Network of Aquaculture Centres in the Asia-Pacific, and the Southeast Three UPV grads join the 2016 International Asian Fisheries Development Center. (with sources from http:// ctknetwork.org/calendar/conference/ Young Leaders Assembly asean-fisheries-and-aquaculture- Teresa Hortillo conference-and-exposition-2016/and genderaquafish.org) Two UPV graduates and former year BA (Psychology-Management) transcending boundaries of race, presidents of the University of the student in this University, also ethnicity, and religion in unison. Philippines Visayas Delegates of participated in the 2016 IYLA. The commencement of the IYLA UPV to host...... from page 2 Untainted Commitment to Effectuate The 2016 IYLA is a 10-day Global Youth Summit was held at the as well as to develop a pool of Service (UPV DUCES) took part conference which began in August World Bank, Washington. Interactive qualified professionals in the UPV in the recent 2016 International 8 and ended on August 17, 2016. panels from the World Bank, Inter- CM for the eventual adoption of Young Leaders Assembly (IYLA) The Conference was held in various American Development Bank, United the degree program by the College. in the United States of America. locations within the US, specifically: States Agency for International Concomitantly, the UPD SURP aims The graduates were Ms. Mariene Washington, Philadelphia, and New Department, and Wharton School 1) to institutionally regionalize its M. Lescano, BS (Biology), and Ms. York City. A total of 1,800 student where presented. These gave strategic academic programs as part of its Niambee Ruth A. Palacio, BS in leaders and young professionals from insights on peace sustainability, regionalization agenda; 2) to generate Food Technology. Ms. Lescano was 120 United Nations countries gathered poverty reduction, entrepreneurship, quality research and publications from the President of UPV DUCES during for the said event. and leadership skills. students and faculty members in the Academic Year 2014-2015, while Ms. This year’s theme was “Moral During the Keynote Talk, UN MAURP program focused on Urban Palacio was the President of UPV and Innovative Leadership (Vision, Secretary General Ban Ki Moon and Regional Planning to synchronize DUCES during the Academic Year Service and Entrepreneurship).” The highlighted the role of the youth with the development agenda of the 2013-2014. Both ladies recently theme attempts to reflect the goal of in achieving the Sustainable region; and 3) to contribute to direct graduated this year, Class 2016. emphasizing the importance of moral Development Goals (SDG) of the UN. services by way of capacity building Along with them, Ms. Rachelle Angeli and innovative leadership in seizing and training and similar human B. Marañon, who is currently a fourth the possibility of human families Three upv resource development programs in the /6 region – both in the academe and in the public service sectors. The advance course leading to UPV Psych...... from page 3 the MAURP program will be offered primarily, but not limited to, qualified D., CASUNO, Diane Sophiya A., NAYVE, Raiza Artemis D., activities; (1) administering and enrollees who are graduates of the G., CELEBRIA, Carl Gil Angelo PASTRANA, Jett P., PLACER, scoring objective personality Diploma in Urban and Regional H., DEL ROSARIO, Teri S., Elecca G., REVESENCIO, NINA tests, structured personality tests, Planning (DURP) of UPV CM. DUCE, Mabeth E., ESCORPISO, I., SELORIO, Keziz Jan L., and excluding projective tests and other Students who will enroll will have to ArianeMhae E., FAMILLARAN, TORRECAMPO, Ana Patricia H. higher level forms of psychological comply with the UPD SURP academic Jessabelle P., FERNANDEZ, As board passers, now called tests; (2) interpreting the results requirements to include application Ulrick Anthony R., FONTILLAS, Psychometricians, they will be of these tests and preparing a and admission requirements and Jeanne C., GANE, Maria Theresa registered and issued a valid written report on these results; academic coursework. The program P., GELVOLIGAYA, Luke Jan Certificate of Registration and a and (3) conducting preparatory duration will be three academic years. intake interviews of clients for The Deutsche Gesellschaft für D., GO, John Carlo C., ITALIA, valid Professional Identification psychological intervention sessions. Jonna B., JAVELLANA, April F., Card by the PRBP and the PRC in Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) All these activities shall be provided subsidy for the tuition and JINO-O, Errol V., LARROZA, accordance with Sec. 3 (d), Article conducted under the supervision of allowances of some students of the Rochelle Fae L., LIBANAN, Azie III of R.A. No. 10029. They are a licensed professional psychologist DURP and MAURP programs. ( Anna Marie E., LOPEZ, Elora-Ann authorized to do any of the following at all times. (Lyncen M. Fernandez) Razel Ramirez with sources from CM) July - August 2016 UPViews 5 GDP Balay Balay Child Minding Centers celebrate Nutrition Month and Buwan ng Wika Dana Lee Durana The BBCMC, Iloilo City campus, held in a child’s growth and development, its activity at the Lozano Hall and GDP the BBCMC, Iloilo City campus, held a Conference Room while its Miagao lecture given by Ms. Emma Caballero counterpart conducted its activity at the about the different uses and benefits CFOS AV Hall, UPV Miagao Campus. of fruits and vegetables while another These events were participated in by lecture focusing on dengue prevention both BBCMC students and parents. was given by Mr. Jose Molanida for The program in both campuses BBCMC Miagao parents. started with a parade of BBCMC The Nutrition Month and Buwan ng students, guardians, and teachers Wika celebration was part of a series The Balay Balay children in action. wearing hats with different pictures of activities conducted annually by the The UPV Gender and Development and Miagao campuses celebrated the of fruits and vegetables. Afterwards, Balay Balay Child Minding Centers in Program Balay Balay Child Minding Nutrition Month and Buwan ng Wika on the BBCMC students showcased their both campuses. Aside from these yearly Centers (BBCMC) in the Iloilo City August 19 and 24, 2016, respectively. talents on stage through various song events, BBCMC also participates and dance presentations while the in other activities organized by the parents also actively participated in UPV Gender and Development OSA conducts orientation for new the said Celebration through a zumba Program such as the Women’s Month dance presentation. Furthermore, to Celebration and the 18-day Campaign students and parents educate the parents and guardians on to End Violence Against Women and Teresa Hortillo the importance of health and nutrition Children (EVAWC). UP Visayas signed a Memorandum of UPV Chancellor Rommel A. Agreement with St. Anthony’s College Espinosa signed the MOA together Prof Ed Div conducts Quali (SAC) of , with Rev. Fr. Edione R. Febrero, Antique for UPV to develop an SAC College President, while Prof. electronic registration system called Emilia Encarnacion Yap, UPV Vice Research Workshop eRegistration System for Educational Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and Prof. Early Sol A. Gadong Institutions or eRSEI to be used by Ms. Leda T. De Gracia, SAC Vice- The Division of Professional Chairperson of Ateneo de Manila SAC. In return, SAC will provide the President for Administration, served as Education held an API (Academic University’s Department of Psychology, funds, the environment, infrastructure, witnesses. Program Improvement) activity in served as Resource Person of the two-day and other support needed by the UPV Febrero and Espinosa both the lecture-workshop on conducting event. Setting the tone for the workshop, IT personnel to develop the program. expressed that a fruitful collaboration qualitative research, on 8–9 July 2016 at the first session involved clarifying what The MOA was signed on August 16, between UPV and SAC would go the Graduate and Continuing Education qualitative research is against what it 2016, UPV Miagao campus. beyond the MOA signing. Building (GCEB) Training Rooms, UP is not. Then, anchoring much of her Visayas, Iloilo City campus. discussion on previous researches that This initiative was steered towards she engaged in, Dr. Ofreneo guided the UPV to develop eRegistration the very tenets and values of the participants in thematically analyzing Institution by providing the opportunity two sets of texts during the succeeding System for St. Anthony’s College for students and faculty members of the sessions. She emphasized the importance Division’s Master of Education program of rigor and collaboration and the to learn the significance of qualitative establishment of a common framework research in teacher education and among researchers involved. learning. Qualitative research has been The Workshop was attended by 73 considered as an invaluable framework participants, including faculty members in filling the knowledge gap left by and students of the Master of Education quantitative approaches. program as well as other early career and Dr. Mira Alexis P. Ofreneo, seasoned researchers. GDP holds capacity building activity on GAD planning and budgeting Dana Lee M. Durana

The UP Visayas Gender and UP Diliman. The primary goal of the Development Program (GDP) activity was to enhance and strengthen (L-R) VCAA Yap, Chancellor Espinosa, Rev. Fr. Febrero and SAC VP Garcia during the conducted a capacity building activity UPV’s GAD Focal Point System MOA signing. on GAD Planning and Budgeting with through re-orientation on the GAD the GAD Focal Point System members planning and budgeting process and UP Visayas signed a Memorandum of The UPV team who will develop and GAD advocates of UPV on August introduction to gender audit using the Agreement with St. Anthony’s College the eRSEI is led by Ms. Rina-Joy 17, 2016 at the AV Hall of the College Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation (SAC) of San Jose de Buenavista, Ambatang as project leader and lead of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, Framework (GMEF). Furthermore, it Antique for UPV to develop an developer; Herbert Nalagay and UPV Miagao Campus. Fifty-one UPV also aimed to involve all UPV units electronic registration system called Vanessa Coo as application developers; employees participated, which largely and offices in the preparation of UPV’s eRegistration System for Educational Sharon Millan and Jose Neil Hortillo as included administrative staff from GAD plan and budget for the year 2018 Institutions or eRSEI to be used by quality assurance specialists; and Pablo the different colleges and units from so that all GAD-related programs, SAC. In return, SAC will provide the Española, Sr. as systems analyst/quality the Miagao and Iloilo City campuses. activities, and projects are integrated. funds, the environment, infrastructure, assurance specialist. GDP Director Dr. Mary Barby P. The activity likewise served as a venue and other support needed by the UPV IT UPV has long been using an Badayos-Jover gave the lecture during for the identification of additional personnel to develop the program. The online registration system called the the activity. GAD FPS members coming from MOA was signed on August 16, 2016, Computerized Registration and Student As a follow-up activity of the various UPV units or offices. UPV Miagao campus. Information System (CRSIS) which was GAD Summit conducted on June 27, As a continuation of UPV’s capacity UPV Chancellor Rommel A. developed by the UPV Data Information 2016, this capacity building activity building activity, a workshop on the Espinosa signed the MOA together Systems Office in collaboration with the also served as an echo of the UP preparation of UPV’s 2018 GAD plan with Rev. Fr. Edione R. Febrero, SAC UPV Office of the University Registrar. Systemwide Workshop on the same and budget is scheduled in October College President, while Prof. Emilia It was implemented in 2005. topic held on July 18-20, 2016 in 2016. Encarnacion Yap, UPV Vice Chancellor Also present during the signing for Academic Affairs, and Ms. Leda were SAC Finance Officer, Mr. Ruben T. De Gracia, SAC Vice-President for Seballos; SAC Community Extension Poetry reading held at CWVS courtyard Administration, served as witnesses. and External Relations Officer, Mr. Febrero and Espinosa both expressed Pedro Altar III; UPV Vice-Chancellor in cooperation with Hubon Manunulat, that a fruitful collaboration between for Research and Extension, Prof. held a poetry-reading event dubbed as UPV and SAC would go beyond the Ricardo Babaran, and several UPV “Basahay Binalaybay sa Yupihay” on MOA signing. staff. (Lyncen M. Fernandez) August 23, 2016 at the Center for West Visayas Studies Center courtyard, UPV Iloilo City campus. Prof. Early Sol Gadong and Dr. John UPVTC gets 95.83%...... from page 3 Barrios, faculty members of the UPHSI, spearheaded the poetry reading, which was in celebration of the Buwan ng Wika Gayon, Richie Labaclado, Elaine Psychology, Industrial Psychology, and this August. Medalla, Jane Louwella Nicart, Loricar Psychological Assessment. Members of the Hubon Manunulat Orais, Rosemarie Orbeta, Rogene The 23 board passers made who read their poems during the activity Ramos, Leonel Relis, Regine Saberon, history as UPVTC’s first ever batch (L-R) Prof. Donne Sodusta and Prof. Sol were Dulce Maria Deriada, Noel Galon, Jaycel Sison, Dhorie Jane Sulla, Louille of psychometricians. UPVTC’s Gadong lead the poetry reading session. and Gil Montinola. Students of UPHSI Ann Tan, Kimberly Mae Tañola, psychology curriculum was revised also participated in the poetry reading, and Sybil Yanong. The examinees from Bachelor of Arts Social Sciences The Kapisanan nang Wika at Panitikan which was attended by UPV faculty and were tested on four subjects namely, program to a full Bachelor of Arts (KAPWA) of UP High School in Iloilo, staff. (AR Ramirez with sources from Theories of Personality, Abnormal program in 2012. College of Arts and Sciences, UP Visayas, UPHSI) 6 UPViews July - August 2016 UPV teams dominate Unilab Ideas Positive Run 6, win grand prize Rommel J. Gestuveo

Unilab Ideas Positive is an annual program of the University, Team PH nationwide youth competition of the Cares was joined by other BS Public Unilab Foundation that selects and Health students, namely, Jessa dela funds innovative community health Cruz, Angela Joy Fernandez, Stephen projects towards promoting a healthier Miayo, and Raymee Tabobo. With the Philippines. The Unilab Ideas Positive added manpower, the team was able to Run 6 was dominated by teams from reach more affected children in their UP Visayas. A total of 148 youth chosen community. teams submitted proposals and 4 out “ONE Tacayan for ZERO of 6 teams made it to the top 15 and 3 Filariasis” was the project of the Participants of the ‘Run UP 6’ of the 4 made it to the top 5. Team PH 3rd place winner Team SINAG. The Cares of UP Visayas was declared the team was led by Clovers alumni, Grand Champion of the competition now UP Manila College of Medicine ‘Run UP 6’ held despite the rain on August 12, 2016 at the Bayanihan students Leonard Tan and Chelsea About 600 runners braved the line with the 2016 UP Alumni and Center, Mandaluyong City. Team Kamille Fandiñola and UPV students rains that pelted them in the early Faculty Homecoming which was Sinag (a team composed of UP College Adrian Bernard Dofitas, Gian Justin of Medicine and UPV students) was Simpani, and Judy Angela Carmela morning of August 13, 2016 for the held on August 10 – 13, 2016. The 3rd place and Team Grin Movement Parreñas. Their project targeted Run UP 6, SM City, Iloilo City. UP Silak-Silab Brotherhood and was in 5th place. These teams were filariasis, a mosquito-borne parasitic The Fun Run was one of the Sisterhood led in organizing the mentored by Dr. Philip Ian Padilla, infection causing disability among the events organized by the UP Alumni event which is now on its 6th year. faculty member of the Division of Bukidnon indigenous people of Brgy. Association – Iloilo Chapter in (Lyncen M. Fernandez) Biological Sciences, College of Arts Tacayan, , Capiz. and Sciences, UPV and the current The 5th spot was won by Team Grin UP Faculty Regent. Dr. Calvin de los Movement composed of BS Public Reyes and Dr. Marilyn Sumayo of Health students, Francine Nicole UPV supports the ‘Run for a UPCM and Mr. Rommel Gestuveo of Araneta, Vivienne Endoma, Karla Mae the Division of Biological Sciences, Magsipoc, Karmela Marie Samoro, CAS, UPV served as the co-advisers. and Rigel Kent Villaruel with their Cervical Cancer-Free Iloilo’ Team PH Cares that won first place project on dental hygiene entitled, The beneficiaries are clearly women. services. Particularly, the Foundation’s is composed of BS Public Health “Project NINK (Ngiping Inaalagaan An estimated 3,000 runners showed up Cervical Cancer Awareness and students, namely, Romena Castor, Para sa Nakangiting Kabataan). With to support the 2nd “Run for a Cervical Prevention Program (CECAP) aims to Bea Marisse Daayata, Carl Laurence the help of other BS Public Health Cancer-Free Iloilo” on July 16, 2016, prevent cervical cancer through early Deala, Krisleen Marie Mayormita, students Valerie Anne Bebita, Marvyn SM City, Iloilo City, including those detection by providing free cervical and Maulene Mae Namuag .Their Kerziel Estanda, Mary Pauline Kriszl from UP Visayas as well as runners cancer screening twice a week at St. community health project entitled, Gupeteo, Billy John Lebosada, and from Miagao . Paul’s Hospital. “Oplan 4Ks: Kaakibat Kontra Kuto Kimberly Pabello, they were able to The event was organized by the About 2,000 women were sa Kabataan” was able to eradicate prevent new cases of dental caries Marian Rose World Mission, Inc., screened and hundreds were treated pediculosis or lice infestation in among school children in Brgy. Philippines, a foundation that focuses on of this dreaded cancer since 2014, more than 500 elementary school Buenavista Elementary School in the health and well-being of women and according to the Foundation’s report. children in the Miagao West Central Tubungan, Iloilo during their project girls of Iloilo. The Foundation provides The proceeds of the Fun Run go to Elementary School. Their innovative implementation. free medical and surgical services to providing these services. (Lyncen M. women with limited access to such health solution to this neglected public Another UPV BS Public Health Fernandez) health problem included the creation Team national finalist that made it to of a comic book that tells the story the Top 15 was Team Dugong Bughaw of lice infestation and why children composed of Jasper Ruby Vijar, with this condition should not be Alexis Rey Penetrante, Anjelou Marie bullied. They conducted storytelling Estrella Abigail Amon, Geeza Gem events and hygiene lectures during the Vicencio, Jenn Margarette Bordon, 6-month duration of their project. and Julius Nafarrete, Jr. with their The team partnered with “Project High Five” that promoted Deborah Altschuler and the National HIV/AIDS awareness through youth Pediculosis Association, Inc. based in involvement in the different colleges Massachusetts, USA in distributing and universities of Iloilo City. Lice Meister combs in their “Kontra This is the fourth year in a row Kuto Kits” to families of the school that UPV BS Public Health teams children. Other than conducting have qualified to the grand finals. The Participants of the “Run for a Cervical Cancer-Free Iloilo” health campaigns to the school and faculty of the Division of Biological the neighboring communities, the Sciences expressed their hope that team also conducted free hair cut more BS Public Health and BS AAPM celebrates...... from page2 sessions and “hairobics”, a new way Biology students and other teams and Leolyn Nyle Diaz-Bade (6th of exercising that highlights the from UPV will join the next run of in Cagayan de Oro City; Daniel Dale Penano (3rd batch), Associate batch), a faculty of the University of importance of hair hygiene. the competition and help promote a Pastor of the Independent Baptist Southern Mindanao. As part of the community healthier Philippines. Churches in the Philippines based In their various endeavors, as immersion of the BS Public Health in Davao City; Shiera Lyn Loria individual persons and as a group, the (4th batch), Manager, Land Bank of AAPM grantees champion the values the Philippines-Lebak Branch; Dr. of honor, excellence, and service Syril Bren Guillermo (4th batch), to the country and humanity – they Interventional Cardiologist based are living testimonies to the lasting in Davao City; Leoncio P. Tan (5th contribution that the AAPM has batch), Teacher 3 at the President done in fulfilling the ideals of UPV RoxasHigh School in North Cotabato; education.(Source: APPM Group)

How AAPM...... from page2 the kindness they received from the whom I have not heard from after program by also sending or sponsoring graduation. Many kept in touch and high school and college students out contributed to the realization of the of their own income. outreach programs during the three- During the 25th Anniversary day event such as Support-A-Kid and Homecoming of AAPM on (giving backpacks, uniforms, school supplies and vitamins to indigent UPV Unilab winners with adviser Dr. Philip Padilla (2nd from left), with UNILAB officials. August 11-13, 2016, members of the AAPM Alumni Association agreed pupils of Miagao Central Elementary to combine their resources to grant School), free PAP Smearing and scholarships beyond their lifetime Medical check-up (with medicines through a P 2M endowment fund to be provided) for Miagao Barangay Three UPV grads...... from page4 Health Workers (BHW), and a tree implemented in UP Visayas in 2019. planting in UPV’s Diwata Shore,” The SDG addresses issues on poverty in the world. She is one of the few While the long-term scholarship grant she stated. eradication, gender equity, equal young leaders from different sides is not yet in place, a Food Voucher is Indeed, even if AAPM ended education, and healthy environment. of the globe recognized at the end of now available to UPV students who in 1996-1997, the benefits of the Ms. Mariene M. Lescano the event as a Global Ambassador, are in need. program continue long after the discussed and engaged in talks about yet another proud moment for the “The anniversary and homecoming grantees have graduated. (Lyncen current global issues that aim to reach Filipino people.( with sources from rekindled significant memories M. Fernandez; with sources from different communities and nations UPV-DUCES) and reconnected me to grantees Cherry Añasco) July - August 2016 UPViews 7 WPU invites CFOS prof to lecture on fisheries science Lenilyn B. Gallos

The College of Fisheries and Aquatic biota, ocean circulation and climate Sciences, Western Philippine University change, oceanography, weather and (WPU) in Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa climate, mangrove forest, seagrass, City, Palawan invited Ms. Karen Grace coral reef ecology and freshwater Andrino-Felarca, faculty member of ecosystems. The topics on aquaculture the Institute of Aquaculture, College of included the foundation of aquaculture, Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS- site selection and preparation, IA), UP Visayas as the Resource water quality, nutrition and feeding, Person for a lecture series and monthly aquaculture species, genetic concepts, symposium on topics related to fisheries and fish health management. science on July 30-31, 2016. The activity was attended by the Felarca gave lectures on the faculty, staff, and students of the College fundamentals/principles of ecology, of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, freshwater and marine ecology, and WPU. (with sources from Ms. Karen aquaculture. She specifically discussed Grace A. Felarca) Prof. Felarca (7th from the left) with WPU students. topics on the principles of ecology, trophic level and structure, properties of water and cycling of matter, UPV volleyball teams participate in ICDVL 2016 sedimentation, marine systems, marine Coach of the UPHSI Volleyball Girls’ Team while Prof. Rafael Belleza was the Coach for the UPHSI Volleyball CFOS URA Boys’ Team. Both are faculty members of UPHSI. Mr. Theimann Suner qualifies for also served as Support Volunteer a Fulbright Trainer for both teams. Meanwhile, the UPV Volleyball Womens’ Team grant is composed of former volleyball varsity members with Prof. Amy Delagon of the Department of Physical Education, College of Arts and Sciences as Coach. The ICDVL 2016 has 46 The UPV Volleybal Team participating teams in different categories – Elementary, High The UP High School Iloilo (UPHSI) (ICDVL) 2016. The tournament School, and Open Category. The Boys’ and Girls’ Volleyball Teams opened on June 18, 2016 at the participants come from both public and the UP Visayas Volleyball Central Philippine University, Iloilo and private schools. The ICDVL Alumni participated in the 2nd City. began from June 18 to August 6, Bagsit Iloilo City Developmental League Prof. Imelda Catequista served as 2016. Anna Razel L. Ramirez “I will be pursuing my PhD in Coastal Resources Management at the East Carolina University in Greenville, Mythopoeia opens at the UPV Art Gallery North Carolina. My background is marine fisheries and my work as a Francisco, Vocalan had generally like looking at colored images in the researcher at the Institute of Fisheries imbibed the visual narrative style of old, yellowing pages of magazines. Policy and Development Studies his mentor – linear and maximalist. Because of this, the viewer may (IFPDS), College of Fisheries and Dosado’s painting style is traditional, experience a kind of bafflement gazing Ocean Sciences, UP Visayas, brought even academic; in fact, were it not for at the compositions which specifically me closer to real issues on the ground. his preoccupation with the so-called leave no clue about time. This achronic I’d like to focus my research work on encantos, his works betray a technique state, however, is not without basis if helping the small-scale fisheries in our that is closest to Fernando Amorsolo’s the accounts of those who swear by the country as this hosts a gamut of issues or Fabian dela Rosa’s. Traditional or reality of their having been to the land and remains a marginalized sector.” academic painting style is not exactly of tamawos and encantos are believed. With this in mind, Farisal U. passé. Practicing it today may testify Mythmaking and spinning stories, Bagsit, University Research Associate to an artist’s dedication and discipline. tall as some of them may be, like all I of IFPDS, left for the United States Dosado, undoubtedly, exhibits both forms of art, are indispensable in the in August this year to pursue a Ph.D. traits but was clever to have opted for making of community, a nation, a under the Fulbright Scholarship (L-R) PG Zoluaga, El Dosado, Prof. curious and non-traditional subjects. people. They have universal themes Program (FSP). Genodepa and Dean Gumban at the But the atypical subjects of Dosado’s and teach values and virtues. With Bagsit said she first applied for opening of Mythopoeia exhibit. works are not disquieting because these series of paintings with slight a slot under the FSP 2014 and was they mingle with human beings in indications of syncretism, Dosado is shortlisted for an interview but did THE UP Visayas Art Gallery opened typical activities like playing, boating, not only re-affirming and perpetuating not make the final list of scholars for Mythopoeia – Imaging the Imagination fighting, resting, storytelling. native lore and beliefs. He is also the 2015 intake. She applied again the by Ilonggo painter El Dosado. Opened Besides his subjects and his technical forging new narratives which are following year and her perseverance on 17 August 2016 at the Main Building proficiency in rendering his subjects, primarily personal but also quixotic paid off as she was selected as one of the in Iloilo City campus, the exhibit is the color is another notable element in and romantic. principal candidates for the Fulbright artist’s fifth solo exhibition and depicts Dosado’s paintings. The predominant Dosado studied art at the Philippine Classic Program. This was something his personal interpretation of Filipino use of shades of blue, yellow, and green Women’s University. He has had to be happy about because only 10 mythological beings and elementals which at times appear to glow creates solo exhibitions in Le Souffle Bistro, slots out of the 191 applications were which he believes serve as guardians a subtle striving towards surrealism. Allegro Café Italiano, Ayala Museum, received for the 2016-2017 intake. of nature. Present during the exhibit A number of canvasses appear to have and Museo Iloilo. Bagsit also patiently went through opening is UPV College of Management a smoky film or filter that subjugates The exhibit will ran until the end the entire application, selection, and Dean Prof. Mary Ann Gumban who was the intensity of intrinsically brilliant of September 2016. (Source: Prof. placement process that took more than the Guest of Honor for the event. hues. Looking at Dosado’s paintings is Martin Genodepa,UPVCCCA) a year. Finally, after completing all the An avowed biophile, Dosado asserts requirements, she is now enrolled at that the physical world is shared by the East Carolina University. both human beings and spirits who must In addition, Bagsit pointed out partner to take care of it. The artist’s that she applied for a Fulbright canvasses, hence, portray human beings scholarship because of its reputation in communion with dwarfs, fairies or mermaids. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF U.P. VISAYAS wherein only the best are selected. She Vol. 20 No. 5 Read UPViews online at www.upv.edu.ph July - August 2016 recalled an occasion wherein UP Vice- The subjects of Dosado’s paintings President for Academic Affairs, Dr. overlap with those of the late Angono artist Perdigon Vocalan’s, who was UPViews is a bi-monthly publication of the Information and Publications Office (IPO), Gisela P. Concepcion, was a speaker. UP Visayas, with campuses in Miagao (Iloilo), Iloilo City, and Tacloban City. Concepscion said that, “If you want instrumental in the development of the Higantes Festival and who established Editor: Dr. Liah C. Catedrilla a rigid training, you go to the United Staff Writers: Mary Lyncen M. Fernandez and Anna Razel L. Ramirez States.” Bagsit said that Concepcion’s the Balaw-Balaw Restaurant which Language Editor: Prof. Ma. Joji B. Tan message was very clear and resonated serves exotic Filipino food. But the Layout Artist: Gian Niño E. Genoveza to all who were listening including affinity stops there. Contributing Writers: Lenilyn Gallos, GC Castro, Rey Alexander V. Palmares, her. Vocalan usually painted oft-repeated Prof. Early Sol A. Gadong, Rommel J. Gestuveo, Dana Lee M. Durana, “It was what made me decide to legends and stories of encounters with Trexie Jane A. Perez, Pierce Docena, Teresa Hortillo encanto characters while Dosado, who Circulation Manager: Perfecta G. Talavera and Vanessa M. Coo apply for a Fulbright scholarship. I Addresses: Ground Floor, GCEB, Iloilo City Campus, Tel. No. (033) 508-0411 knew it’s going be hard, but excellence declares to have first hand encounters with elementals and beings that are Administration Building, Miagao Campus, Tel. No. (033) 315-9494 (Trunkline) Local 255 entails hard work. It’s a continuing E-mail: [email protected] process,” she said of the work ahead staples in indigenous lore, seems to be documenting his personal stories. https://www.facebook.com/U.P.Visayas.Official of her. (Lyncen M. Fernandez) https://twitter.com/UPVOfficial As an apprentice of Carlos Botong 8 UPViews July - August 2016 UPV recognizes alumni outstanding achievements, receives alumni donation GC Castro honor by the UP Alumni Association The University of the Philippines Iloilo Chapter, namely: Dr. Carmela P. Visayas Chancellor’s Special Award Española, Master of Science, Wildlife was given to Associate Justice Francis Studies 2006, UP Diliman, in the field H. Jardeleza, Supreme Court of the of Natural and Mathematical Sciences; Philippines, on August 13, 2016 Prof. Romeo B. de la Cruz, Jr., BA in during the UP Alumni and Faculty Psychology 1991, UP Visayas, in the Homecoming 2016 Dinner and Awards field of Arts and Letters; Ms. Marilynn Night held at the Anne Margerette Hall, Hiponia Quigley, High School 1966, Diversion 21 Hotel, Iloilo City. Jardeleza UP Iloilo College, in the field of Social was given the Oblation Trophy for his Sciences and Human Ecology; Dr. invaluable involvement in the arbitration Vicente E. Villareal, High School 1966, in the West Philippine Sea dispute from Jardeleza receives the Chancellor’s Special Award. the onset until the time the Arbitral UP Iloilo College, in the field of Health Tribunal served its ruling in favor of the and Medical Profession; and Dr. Rosario August 13, 2016 at the Diversion 21 Stella Juris. The other activities were Philippines. H. Asong, BS Education, UP Iloilo Hotel, Iloilo City. Barrio Fiesta Brunch sponsored by Validus Jardeleza was Solicitor General when College, in the field of Public Service. The amount was turned over to Amicitia Brotherhood; Dugo kay Isko he headed the litigation team that assisted The late Engr. Ramon S. Doromal, Jr., the UPV Foundation, Inc. to facilitate Blood Drive by UP High School Batch then President Benigno C. Aquino III in BS Electrical Engineering 1954, UP the purchase of the above-mentioned ’81; bingo games by UPV SoTech Alumni laying the legal groundwork for the West Diliman, was given the Distinguished equipment. Association; the Golden Lunch for retired Philippine Sea case. He led the team in Service Award (Posthumous), which was A series of activities was held during faculty and staff; and Run UP! 6 fun run enlisting the services of international received by his wife Prof. Dea Doromal. the homecoming event, which served as sponsored by UP Silak and UP Silab; and firms with vast experience in litigation The Association also gave tribute to avenues for alumni to reconnect with their the Reacquaintance Party organized by and in the law of the sea. He also its outgoing Board of Directors, Dr. former classmates and teachers. These UPVHS Batch ’91 and UPHSI Batch ’92. remained adviser to the Philippine legal Ray L. Alindong, Mr. Rosendo Caesar activities included the election of new UP The UP Alumni and Faculty team when he was appointed Associate G. Arandela III, Ms. Ma. Lorelli S. Alumni Association Iloilo Chapter Board Homecoming was organized by the UP Justice to the Supreme Court. Jardeleza Palmares-Flores, Atty. Marven B. of Directors, a homecoming mass, and the Alumni Association Iloilo Chapter in finished his high school (Class of 1965) Daquilanea, and Atty. Hector J. Diaz. launch of Justice Edward B. Contreras’ coordination with the UPV Office of and earned his Bachelor of Arts (Class of The night saw the generosity of book “Contemporary PH”. These were Alumni Relations and various university the UP alumni who pledged support in organized by UP Scintilla Juris and UP organizations. 1969) from UP Visayas. He earned his various forms for the different university law degree from UP Diliman College of projects. Through the effort of UP Law, where he graduated Salutatorian in College Iloilo High School Class 1976, 1974. He placed third in the bar exams the new Alumni Bus donated by Vallacar in the same year. He later obtained a Transit was formally turned over to UPV. Master of Laws degree from Harvard The UP High School in Iloilo Class of Law School. He served the government 1971 donated P300,000.00 to UP High in 2010 as Deputy Ombudsman for School in Iloilo to purchase computer and then Solicitor General of the units and stand fans for students and Philippines, and later, Associate Justice multi-media projectors for faculty to the Supreme Court, replacing former members. The donation was announced Associate Justice Roberto Abad. by Mr. Mariano Araneta, Jr. during the Five outstanding professionals The awardees in various categories pose with their Oblation trophies. in their respective fields were given 2016 UPV Alumni Homecoming on UPHSI welcomes junior and UPAACC donates computer units to TLRC senior high school students Trexie Jane A. Perez To help promote information The University of the Philippines Policies - Prof. Anelyn O. Yabillo; 5) technology in the University, the High School in Iloilo, College of Arts Student Activities and Welfare - Prof. University of the Philippines Alumni and Sciences, UP Visayas conducted an Early Sol A. Gadong; and 6) Counseling Association of Central California orientation for its incoming junior high Services - Ms. Juvy T. Janeo. (UPAACC) donated two sets of computer school and incoming senior high school There are 80 incoming Grade 7 units to the Teaching and Learning students on July 29, 2016 at the UPV students for the junior high school Resource Center (TLRC). Auditorium, Iloilo City campus. program and 105 students for the senior In an e-mail from UPAACC’s former Dr. Lourdes Zamora, UPHSI HS program, which has the Accountancy, president, August P. Lansingan, to the Principal, welcomed the incoming high Business and Management (ABM), UP Visayas Office of the Chancellor, school students and Prof. Ruben Gamala, Science, Technology, Engineering and he stated that UPAACC will allocate Director of the Office of Students Mathematics (STEM), and Humanities US$1000 for the purchase of a personal Dr. Zoilo Andrada (left) and Chancellor Affairs, gave an inspirational message. and Social Science (HUMS) study computer system, a complete set of Rommel Espinosa (right) posed with the The different topics discussed by strands. The UPHSI now has a total hardware and software installed, for UP UPAACC donations. UPHSI faculty for the students included enrollment of 380 students, which Iloilo and requested that these computers the following: 1) Computerized includes the 195 returning high school should be used for the students’ research TLRC Director Dr. Zoilo S. Andrada, Registration and Student Information students. and thesis purposes only. Jr. assured that these donations will System - Prof. Erlo Robert F. Oquendo; A campus tour for the incoming UPAACC has been assisting the be utilized by the students mainly for 2) Student Discipline - Prof. Evelyn S. students was conducted by the UPHSI university through its service fellowship academic purposes. He also added that Ortigas; 3) Scholarship Policies - Prof. Junior Peer Facilitators after the such as scholarships, book donations, they will be a great help in addressing Mary Ann F. Naragdao; 4) Academic orientation program. (AR Ramirez) computer donations, and outreach the need for additional computers to training programs. It was established cater to the students’ increasing need for in 1982 and guided by the Vision access to technology in the university. UPCI HS Class’ 76 facilitates bus and Mission of the University of the The TLRC is a support unit of Philippines. the University which is commited to donation for UPV The two sets of computer units were teaching and learning process guided by delivered to TLRC on August 11, 2016. education principles, rendering effective These new units are the first computers services to the students and faculty of to be powered by the Windows 10 the University. Its computer use sevice operating software. This is the second caters to the need for computer and time that the UPAACC donated two sets internet access of students based in the of computer units to TLRC since 2009. Miagao campus. New dorm in Miagao rises The newly constructed dormitory in the main campus of UP Visayas in Miagao had UPCI HS Class ‘76 a soft opening on August 15, 2016 marked by a Mass and blessing of the building. The The UP Visayas community is Deed of Donation together with Office of Students Affairs (OSA) Director, eagerly anticipating the opportunity Mr. Rey Antonio Repollo, Vice- Prof. Ruben Gamala, welcomed the small of being able to ride the sparkling President for Supply and Logistics crowd that gathered at the event comprising white bus donated by Vallacar of , Inc., on August mostly of the OSA staff, dormitory heads Transit, Inc., the owner and operator 9, 2016. The bus was transported via and staff, and personnel of the Campus of the Ceres buses. RORO to Iloilo City and driven to Development and Maintenance Office. Responsible for facilitating the the UPV Iloilo City campus on the Gamala said that he has done a survey donation was the UP College Iloilo same day. for the name of the new dormitory so that it High School Class of 1976. On August 13, the key of the bus will have its own distinction just like Balay UPV Chancellor Rommel was ceremoniously handed over to Lampirong, Gumamela, Kanlaon, Madia- Espinosa, accompanied by Vice- Chancellor Espinosa by Class’ 76 The newly constructed dormitory Chancellor for Administration during the 2016 UPV Alumni and as, and Apitong in Miagao and Balay Nestor Yunque, went to Mansilingan, Faculty Homecoming at Diversion Ilonggo in the Iloilo City campus. toilets. It has a total of 20 rooms and can City, where the Ceres Liner 21 Hotel, Iloilo City.(Lyncen M. The new dormitory has two floors, each accommodate 120 students. Lyncen M. Compound is located, to sign the Fernandez) floor has 8 shower stalls, 2 urinals and 6 Fernandez)