PCU Commitment: Excellent and Affordable Education Amid Pandemic Amid the tremendous impact of the prevailing COVID – 19 pandemic to the Philippine’s March2021 educational system, Philippine Christian University, a CHED Autonomous higher education institution remains a vanguard to its commitment Flexible learning means that the faculty facilitates of Faith, Character and Service as its core values learning through various online learning platforms (i. by providing excellent/quality 21st century e, Bluebook, Google Classroom, etc.). Learners are education while focusing a premium on health, given a time-frame to access the instructional modules safety and wellness of its stakeholders i.e., on these assignments. This learning modality allows students, faculty, personnel and parents. student – learners to study at their own convenience, time and pace vis-à-vis their limited access to the “The University is very serious of the internet. current health crisis in the country, however, this will not stop us to carry on The Information Technology Department’s Director, our responsibility and commitment to the Asst. Prof. Mario G. Miranda II posits that “PCU is PCU community following the great offering flexible learning modalities which allow traditions of the United Methodist students to continue their PCU education based on Church and United Church of Christ in accessibility and their learning capability; Using the Philippines have set forth “said technology in teaching and learning isn’t new to the University, it has been an integral part of how we n Junifen F. Gauuan, Ph.D., President of the Philippine Christian University in teach and how students learn.” a his message to the academic i community.” Lastly, as a compassionate university, PCU continues t to provide the best and most affordable digital and humanistic education that enable continuous learning s Fact remains that safety and health of the students especially during times of crisis. Further, the i are of utmost concern and priority as they continue their academic journey at PCU which opened University continues to prove itself as an invaluable r School Year 2020 – 2021 by adapting the flexible partner in promoting 21st century life – long learning. h learning modalities in the delivery of quality and affordable education. the Manila PCU Lions Club Launched The world’s renowned business and civic organization Lions Club International launched the Manila PCU Lions Club District 301 – A3 in a well-attended ceremony at the newly refurbished Multipurpose Hall of the Philippine Christian University in its Manila Campus this 3rd day of March 2021. THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILIPPINE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN PHILIPPINE THE OF NEWSLETTER OFFICIAL THE Leading the much awaited event is University President and Lions Club Charter President Junifen F. Gauuan, PhD who delivered his inaugural address to an audience whose names are the crème – de la – crème in the business and civic organizations not only in the Philippines but in other countries. The well attended launching ceremony saw the likes of Lion Ramon Wong, President, Manila Divisoria Lions Club, Lion Edward Hong, Bishop Emergencio D. Padillo, Chairman of Board of Trustees (PCU), CS Lion Maria Luisa San Juan, DG. Paulina Tan, MJF, guest of honor No. 1 and speaker, Lion Margie DG Dela Cruz, PhD, PCU’s Director for External Affairs, FVDG Daniel Ching, Volume 11 11 Volume 2PMJF, PDG Henry Junior Tiu, PMJF, Lion Junifen F. Gauuan, Ph.D., CC/PDG Dr. Elisa Valdez, PMJF, PDG Lolita Corpuz, PMJF. Closing the ceremony is Lion Adonis A. Andilab, Ph.D., the University’s Doctoral Program Chairperson. p. 2 Vol. 11 PEOPLE EVENTS NEWS No. 1 th PCU Hosts the 18 Gawad TANGLAW para sa Sining at Kultura This year’s 18th Gawad TANGLAW para sa Sining at Kultura was held at the University Auditorium last DecemberMarch2021 5, 2021 with the administrators and faculty as presentors. Winners were duly notified of their awards since the ceremony was taped via FB Live. Congratulations were sent by PCU President Junifen F. Gauuan, Ph.D. whose support to arts and culture is without question. Others like VPAA Kathleen Rose L. Guimbatan, Dr. Margie DG. Dela Cruz, Dr. Russwell Gariando, Dr. Adonis A. Andilab, Dr. Hannah O. Lopez, Dr. Vida D. Jimenez, Assoc. Prof. Mario G. Miranda, Ms. Rodina B. Autencio, MAEd, Dr. Jeffrey Perida, Mr. Angelito J. Alfonso, MAEd, Dr. Putli Martha Beata F. Ijiran, Ms. Criselda A. Regencia, MAEd, Mr. Raul Cacho, CPA, Ms. Milagros C. Acebedo, and Mrs. Cristina D. Padillo presented the awards/citations. n a i t s FILM AWARDS i Best Filmr WINNER:John Denver Trending h (Cinemalaya) Best Actress WINNER:Ms. Judy Ann Santos - Agoncillo (Mindanao) Best Actor WINNER(s):Allen Dizon (Mindanao) Jansen Magpusao (John Denver Trending) TELEVISION AWARDS 9. Best Sports Program Host Best Supporting Actress WINNER: Dyan Castillejo (ANC 27) WINNER: Dimples Romana 1. Best Station Migs Bustos (ANC 27) WINNER: ABS-CBN 2 10. Best Drama Series (TV) (Persons of Interest) 2. Best News Program Best Supporting Actor WINNER: Pamilya Ko (ABS-CBN 2) WINNER: TV Patrol WINNER:the Joross Gamboa 3. Best News Presenter 11. Best Public Affairs (Hello, Love, Goodbye) WINNER: Christian Esguerra, WINNER:Beyond Politics (ANC 27) Best Director Matters of Fact (ANC 27) 12. Best Variety Show WINNER:Arden Rod Condez 4. Best Drama Anthology WINNER:ASAP Natin ito! (ABS-CBN 2) (John Denver Trending) WINNER: Maala-ala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN 2) 13. Best Talk Show Host (s) Best Cinematography 5. Best Actor in a Single Performance WINNER:Boy Abunda, Tonight with Boy WINNER: Allen Dizon, WINNER: Joshua Reyes Abunda (ABS-CBN 2) Magpakailanman: Martin Nievera, LSS: The Martin (Alpha: The Right to Kill) “Kailan Naging Ama ang Isang Babae” Nievera Show (ANC 27) Best Editing (The Roxanne D’ Sales Epic Story) (GMA 7) 14. Best Travel Show and Host WINNER: Benjo Ferrer III UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN PHILIPPINE THE OF NEWSLETTER OFFICIAL THE 6. Best Actress in a Single Performance WINNER:Pia’s Postcards (METRO CHANNEL) WINNER: Ms. Irma Adlawan (John Denver Trending) Pia Wurtsbach, Pia’s Postcards Maala-ala Mo Kaya: “Passport” (ABS-CBN 2) Best Story 15. Best Lifestyle Show and Host WINNER: Arden Rod Condez 7. Best TV Documentary WINNER: Cityscape (ANC 27) (John Denver Trending) WINNER: i-Witness: Ako si Patient 2828 Mari Lozano, Cityscape Best Screenplay – Howie Severino (GMA 7) 16. Best Actor in a Drama Series No. 1 Heroes in the Hot Zone WINNER: Arjo Atayde WINNER: Arden Rod Condez – Raffy Bosano (ABS-CBN 2) The General’s Daughter, (John Denver 11 Volume Trending) 8. Best Sports Program (ABS-CBN 2) Best Music WINNER: Game Time (ANC 27) 17. Best Actress in a Drama Series WINNER: Diwa de Leon Sports U (ANC 27) WINNER: Ms. Maricel Soriano (Alpha: The Right to Kill) Ms. Eula Valdes Ms. Janice de Belen Ms. Angel Locsin The General’s Daughter, (ABS-CBN 2) p. 3 Vol. 11 PEOPLE EVENTS NEWS No. 1 Research Culture in the PCU Academe: A Challenge “Promoting a research culture – one of the main goals of the INKS MOA 2020-2021 University, a responsibility that is shared among the members of the academic community” emphasized Vice President for True to its vision and mission of leading PCU to its greater heights, Dr. Junifen March2021 Academic Affairs, Dr. Kathleen Rose L. Guimbatan when she F. Gauuan, President of Philippine Christian University led academic officials met the Council of Deans and the new Director for Research and and leaders of different industries in the signing of ten (10) Memoranda of Publications, Dr. Jaime Gutierrez – Ang last August 26, 2020 in Agreement to offer the best and most affordable quality higher education to the a round table discussion on the status of research in the university’s stakeholders in their quest for academic excellence. University. Highlights of the signing of MOA capture the continuous academic services of Further, she posited that “for a University to be really recognized the University. as one, it must perform its three basic thrusts: to teach, to conduct community service and to produce new knowledge through research. “Through the years, PCU has recognized the value of research and the administration has made it a priority, various strategies have been explored in order to encourage faculty and students to do research. Some colleges and universities have reached a level of competence and maturity in conducting research and PCU for that matter has set its sight on achieving similar goals which the new Director for Research promised to deliver as he presented the University Research Agenda and Research Roadmap (2020 - 2024). n a Attendees to this round table discussion include Dean Carmencita M. Dueñas, Ed.D. (CASSW), Dean Jill A. i Valderama, Ed.D. CEDAP/GSED, Engr. Mardonio M. t Agustin, Jr., Mit (CEIT), Dean CRISELDA A. REGENCIA, s MAEd (CHT) and Dean Narciso Immanuel C. Managuelod, DBA (CBAA)/GSBM). i r h Quote “I believe that educational institutions are the prime movers in the arena of art appreciation.” the - Jaime Gutierrez – Ang Chair and President Emeritus, Gawad TANGLAW THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILIPPINE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN PHILIPPINE THE OF NEWSLETTER OFFICIAL THE University Research Ethics Review Primer Off the Press No. 1 The University's first Research Ethics Review Primer was released last January 20, 2021 by the Office for Research and Volume 11 11 Volume Publications under the directorship of Dr. Jaime Gutierrez-Ang. The primer is a legal document that enumerates the policies and guidelines and serves as a Code of Ethics among researchers and scholars of Philippine Christian University. The Primer symbolizes “the commitment of the university to the highest standards of ethical research according to Dr. Junifen F. Gauuan in his endorsement of the Primer to the academic community.