SPECIAL EDiTION DLSU PRESIDENTS THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF NUMBER VOLUME 4207 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY 31AUG2010 2007 Br. Jun served as chief executive offi Br. Ricky took the post cer of Universitas Katolik de of president of the La Salle in Manado, Jaime Hilario Integrated Indonesia. School-La Salle and De La Salle Araneta University. 2006 Br. Jun was appointed 2006 president of La Salle University in Ozamiz City, Br. Ricky served as a post he held until his interim president of election as president of De La Salle Canlubang. DLSU. 2003 2003 Br. Ricky became director of novices of the Pacifi c Asia Regional Conference Br. Ricky became Center for Spiritual Development2000 head administrator and community director of (Studies).also joinedschool thePhilippines. teacher LasallianBr. Ricky of ICC-LaHe Formation returned became Salle. to Center gradeHe the La Salle Green Hills. INSIDE: Br. Jun took the role of DLSU College of 1999 Education dean. Tour of Ministry Br. Jun served as president of DLS Lipa, a post he held 1996 Leading the Lasallian journey DLSU announces 1993 Br. Ricky went to Kondiu, until 1995. and FIGURES FACTS Papua New Guinea to continue his missionary work. new president, chancellor Looking beyond 100 Br. Ricky served as missionary in1998 Bomana, Papua New An inspired life Guinea. 1997 Br. Ricky obtained the highest grade in Br. Ricky completed the Values Education in the This year was the Teacher’s Certifi cate Licensure Examination 1993 start of Br. Ricky’s Program at De La Salle 1996 1995 for Teachers. He again novitiate in Lipa. University. He served as taught at St. Joseph’s High School Christian High School and USLS-IS. Living Teacher in LSGH. LAST AUGUST 13, the feast day Br. Ricardo Laguda FSC as the third of St. Benilde Romancon, the Board DLSU Chancellor. is published bi-weekly by the Offi ce for Strategic Communications (AH-21F, intercom 144). Editorial deadline is 3 p.m. Tuesdays. of Trustees of De La Salle University Contributions should include the name, offi ce and signature of the sender. Materials may be edited for clarity or space. 2401 (twen´te fôr´,o, wun) is a landmark number along Johannes Leo Badillo, Director for Operations; Ma. Ruby Carlos ([email protected]), Editorial Supervisor; Anne Alina, AA dela Cruz, Arfi e Koc, Mark Pitoc, Taft Avenue. It is the location ID of De La Salle University, announced the appointment The announcement was made by home to outstanding faculty and students, and birthplace Magsy Magbanua, Aaron Mamiit, Lianne Mendoza, Writers; Peter Varona, Creative Director; Luis De Vera , Art Director, Ave Gaile Peraz, Ricky Binoya, Miguel Pabello, of luminaries in business, public service, education, the of Br. Narciso Erguiza FSC as the Board of Trustees Chairman Francis Graphic Artists; Virginia Umacob-Gases, Secretary; Raymond Menor, Offi ce Assistant. 2401 may be accessed online through the URL: http://www.dlsu.edu.ph arts, and science. And 2401 is the name of the offi cial Estrada and Search and Nominations newsletter of DLSU, featuring developments and stories 21st University President and of interest about the University. 2 see page 3 Last, from page 1 An inspired life Committee Chairman Br. Edmundo Representatives of the different sectors of the Christian Brothers at DLSU, where EVEN WHILE still in grade school at Fernandez FSC. of the University will join the offertory La Salle Green Hills, Br. Ricardo “Ricky” he took a Teacher’s Certificate Program At the same time, he also acknowledges in the Eucharistic celebration to be BR. NARCISO ERGUIZA FSC Laguda FSC, the third DLSU chancellor, in 1995, his MA Religious Education in that many of his lessons have also Both Brothers are scheduled to be held before the formal investiture. Part DLSU President already knew he wanted to be a La Salle 2000, and his PhD Executive Program come from those who are among the invested and installed in their new of the processional to welcome the Brother. in Educational Leadership and world’s poorest communities in Papua positions on September 14, during the new University heads will be members Leading the Lasallian journey Management in 2007. His thesis and New Guinea, as well as those local folk feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, at of the Board of Trustees, past DLSU Br. Ricky fondly recalls Br. Felix Masson dissertation both received an outstanding who live in the remote areas of Bagac, the Most Blessed Sacrament Chapel. presidents and chancellors, DLSU FSC, who was his grade school principal, award, and he graduated with high Bataan. “Teaching different tribes, living “THE THINGS THAT WE includes heading other De La Salle administrators, and University Fellows. and the simple gestures of the man– distinction for both his graduate degrees. with them, teach you tolerance for other EXCEL IN ARE THE SAME Philippines member units and assisting like the warm greetings in their daily culture,” he says. THINGS THAT STOP US La Salle-supervised schools, sees himself encounters and the small birthday For Br. Ricky, his being surrounded by FROM MOVING FORWARD,” more as a manager than a leader. He makes souvenirs–that kept him inspired by the outstanding mentors from among the BR. RICARDO LAGUDA FSC Br. Narciso “Jun” Erguiza FSC, the sure that a school is run very well, in the old vocation. Brothers and lay partners has helped tradition of St. John Baptist de La Salle. DLSU Chancellor new De La Salle University President, him become an administrator. He has a says. Br. Jun offers the word of caution, In later years, Br. Ricky would study long list of people whose examples have lest the University be complacent for Since the announcement of his appointment AB Philosophy in Ateneo de Manila influenced him in his work as Brother, taking pride of its present achievements. to his new post, he has been making the University, then return to the company teacher, and administrator. rounds to meet with the various sectors of Br. Jun started teachingteaching EnglishEnglish andand ReReligionligion classesclasses at La SalleSalle He stresses the importance of a the community. He says he gets into the Green Hills (LSGH) High School. As directordirector ofof DLDLSS Brothers’Brothers’ Br. Jun became pprincipalrincipal lives of the students, faculty, staff, and co- 72 (In(In laterlater years, hhee wouwouldld aalsolso teacteachh Scholasticate,Scholasticate, Br. Jun focused regular and honest assessment of the of LS High School in Looking beyond 100 197219 in schoolsschools suchsuch as St. Joseph’sJoseph’s 1979 onon training and forming yyoungoung administrators by always prioritizing their 1983 BacolodBacolod CityCity University’s performance to constantly HighHigh School in Bacolod City, DLS men to becomebecome DLS Brothers.Brothers. is important for students to excel in terms Lipa,Lipa, DLS GraGradede ScSchoolhool in ManiManila,la, achieve bigger and better things. needs to ensure that a school runs smoothly. UNDER THE LEADERSHIP of the andand La Consolacion College in 1985 “We can’t be contented with what new Chancellor, Br. Ricky Laguda FSC, of academics, it is also equally important BacolodBacolod City.)City.) people think of DLSU, and what we As DLSU looks forward to its centennial next De La Salle University has started Project for them to become service-oriented and Br. Jun became think of ourselves–we need to keep year, Br. Jun points out that the journey ahead Beyond 100, a multi-sectoral initiative lifelong learners.” principal of LS Bacolod Integrated improving,” he adds. should be both a time for celebration and a to identify the institution’s thrusts and School. 1988 time for evaluation. “By doing so, we can then strategic targets beyond its centennial. Citing the University’s core functions, Br. Jun, whose administrative look forward to the next 100 years of this fine he emphasizes the need to define, Br. Jun undertook for instance, the Lasallian character missionary work in experience of over 30 years academic institution,” he adds. Br. Ricky says the project is slated to Papua New Guinea. undergo three phases—the first involving in research, starting off with the 1991 college assemblies, the second involving identification of research priorities. He Br. Jun beganbegan specific groups for identifying specific likewise underscores the need to look supervisingsupervising various schools, includ- into teaching-related concerns, such ing DLS-JohnDLS-John Bosco CollegeCollege in Bislig,Bislig, The Lasallian teacher core competence areas of the University, SurigaoSurigao del Sur, LIDE LearningLearning Center and the third for articulating the specific as how to develop creativity in terms in Isabel, Leyte,Leyte, and Andres Soriano Jr. of pedagogy, or how to select and Memorial Schools in Aroroy,Aroroy, Masbate and the country, he has always remained as Kong–Judge Anselmo Reyes––who has action plans of all units. Toledo CitCity,y, Cebu. (Since then, he has retain the best teachers in DLSU by assistedassisted at lleasteast 14 scschools.)hools.) an English teacher. returned to his alma mater as a member providing them a good work-life of the DLSU College of Law Board of At the core of the project is the challenge BR. NARCISO “JUN” ERGUIZA balance. He remembers his first year of teaching Advisers. of developing not only excellence but FSC is a graduate of DLSU, where he in the Grade School of the Taft campus. also the Lasallian values of faith, service, earned his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor With the Grade 7 honors class to handle, and communion. Br. Ricky notes, “While it of Science in Education in 1972, his MA he experimented with his teaching. in English Education in 1974, and his Just like the way St. La Salle adopted Doctor of Education major in Educational innovations in classroom teaching, Br.