Bulawanong Tinubdan Cultural Center

The newly built Bulawanong

Tinubdan Cultural Center, equipped

with state-of-the-art facilities, is the

pride of Cebu Technological University-

Tuburan Campus. It was named after

the town where it is situated—Tuburan,

the spring of hope. It was inaugurated in

December 2015.

Formerly known as the CTU-Social Hall, it was built in the later part of 1970’s. Indeed over the years, it has served generations of students who have become successful professionals in their respective fields.

(Zarmie Lis R. Briones, Contributor)

JICA taps CTU

(from left) Dr. Virgilio Abellana (USJ-R College of Engineering, Dean,); Dr. Victor D.

Villaganas (CTU Vice President for Academics); Dr. Rosein A. Ancheta Jr. (CTU Presi-

dent); Fr. Cristopher Maspara, OAR (USJ-R President); Fr. Dionisio Miranda, SVD

(USC President); and Dr. Ronald Galindo (USC Mechanical Engineering Dep’t Chair-

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Under the framework of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Saitama-Cebu Comprehensive Human Resource Monozukuri Project has now included Cebu Technological University(CTU) and University of San Carlos (USC). With respect to JICA’s paradigm to have more partners aside from the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R), being the first institution in Cebu to link with Saitama Prefecture , CTU and USC students and faculty have now become part of this endeavor. Substantial knowledge on Japan’s culture is eyed for human development on the part of those directly involved. CTU President Dr. Rosein A. Ancheta Jr. , along with USJ-R President Rev. Cristopher Maspara ...

for Monozukuri

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Murray spurs

student exchange

Murray State University (MSU) and CTU signed the Cooperative Agreement on Feb. 12th this year to push for a one-year Transfer Program at MSU in Murray, Kentucky, U.S.A. CTU President Dr. Rosein A. Ancheta Jr. and MSU President Dr. Bob Davies were the primary signatories to the agreement along with CTU Vice President (for Research and Development) Dr. Gloria G. Delan and MSU Interim Provost and Vice President (for Academic Affairs) Dr. Timothy S. Todd. MSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctorate degrees. As part of the agreement, 30 students from the home institution will be admitted at MSU which provides financial aid of 3300USD per student in the form of amount reduction in ESL tuition, regular tuition and housing. The host institution shoulders a total of 99000USD for 30 CTUnians who qualify through direct admission. Transfer students who do not meet the required TOEFL score for direct admission can apply for the MSU ESL Program. Any applicant from CTU duly nominated by the institution may avail of the scholarship despite the lack of English language proficiency. Hence, successful individuals attend the Murray State ESL Program during the first semester before any chance to choose a degree program at MSU is afforded, provided that a grade requirement of 475+ in the institutional TOEFL regularly administered by the host institution is met. Established admission criteria for international students is also considered. The cost per student for one academic year is 16,815USD exclusive of books and health insurance but inclusive of , among others, Wellness Center fee. It is one of the venues where CTU transfer students could mingle well with MSU students. Non-discrimination statement in the agreement ensures reasonable accommodation and equal access to all programs and activities in the host institution. Article 7 specifies that programs (under the agreement) will be coordinated through the Institute for International Studies for MSU and Research and Development Office for CTU. Both institutions promote a systematic exchange of academic and professional staff and students (as one of the objectives) to uphold the benefits of collaboration in instruction, research a nd other scholarly activities. (UPO)

A win-win deal:

CTU solves K-12 clout

The university’s response to the government’s implementation of the K-12 Program reflects the concerted effort of the faculty and administration. Commissioned to spearhead the policy’s adoption within the system, Dr. Edwin A. Pilapil, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, has worked closely with focal persons from the satellite campuses on several occasions to finalize the university’s position with respect to course offerings, teaching staff and other relevant concerns. CHED’s approval on the Academic and Technical-Vocational Livelihood (TVL) Tracks create more opportunities for applicants to specialize in different fields. As for Academic track, it constitutes: Accounting, Business and Management (ABM);Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); and Humanities and Social Sciences. On the other hand, TVL includes Bread and Pastry Production NCII, Food and Beverage Services NC II, Handcraft (Basketry, Macrame) Non-NC; Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II; Masonry and Tile Setting NC II; and Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing NC II. While chances for a more developed skill to emerge among learners are afforded, CHED Memorandum No. 3, series of 2015 empowers the faculty as well in that they are expected to avail of the funds for research and extension. As the issue on displacement of faculty members has surfaced due to lack of enrollees for 2016-2017, CHED backs up the paradigm shift with a solution to engage the teachers in a more productive activity such that the conduct of research and extension benefits the nation. With the government’s desire to cope with ASEAN standards, CTU administration hopes for a decisive implementation of the said program sustained by appropriate monitoring initiatives. (UPO)

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Stories around the System

(Collin C. Garrido, Contributor)

C T U B o a r d o f Regents recently approved Resolution No. 08 series of 2016: “A Resolution Approving the Creation of the Center for Limnological Aquatic Biodiversity and Mariculture Studies in CTU San Francisco, Camotes, Cebu.” M e r r i a m - W e b s t e r D i c t i o n a r y d e f i n e s limnological as the scientific s tudy of bodies of freshwater (as lakes) while mariculture is defined as thecultivation of marine o r g a n i s m s i n t h e i r environment. Campus Director Dr. Serapion N. Tanduyan’s materialized proposal

directly corresponds to the need of preserving the island’s vast resources. Its abundance is evident— the scenic lakes, powdery white sand stretching along the bay, and the lush greens are not just mere attractions but potent sources of food and livelihood. T h e a g r e e m e n t u n d e r s c o r e s t h a t aquaculture is one of the programs or activities that will answer problems on food shortage, degradation of fishery products, and extinction of habitats due to extraction, sedimentation and other anthropogenic activities. Bachelor of Science in

Fisheries, with electives in Aquaculture Technology, as the flagship of the campus bears more support toward the center’s establishment. M o r e o v e r , t h e resolution stipulates that the manpower resource center shall be composed of five researchers from d i f f e r e n t c o l l e g e s /departments: College of Education Computer and Department, Fisheries and Maritime Department, Hospitality Management, Industrial Engineering Department, and College of Arts and Sciences.

Optimal Hub for Camotes

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Meanwhile, College of Engineering Director Engr. Delfa Castilla presented her proposed Academic Program offerings. BS Computer Engineering, BS Electronics Engineering, BS Agriculture Engineering, and BS Architecture are anticipated to be opened next school year. BS Agriculture has been proposed due to the location and livelihood of the city dwellers. However, Dr. Almacen voiced that an in-depth study shall be conducted first as to the graduates’ employability.

On Student Opportunities C e b u T e c h n o l o g i c a l University coordinated with Cebu Mitsumi, Inc. regarding inputs on Labor Market Signals. It was discussed on a separate meeting [last Sept. 11] attended by the College of Technology (COT) and College of Engineering (COE) directors and students. The procurement of training kits for COT and COE have already been set. Dr. Decem C. Suladay exposed another opportunity for the students. He stated that Convergys and CTU Danao Campus will engage in a partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement for the former to accept trainees who will be given benefits such as allowance and a condominium unit.

who are going to enroll in the program. U n i v e r s i t y Ca m p u s Director Dr. Rose Mary L. Almacen disclosed that MPA has already been approved along with Doctor of Developmental Education by the Board of R e g e n t s ; h e n c e , t h e administration will look into its offering in the second semester.

On University Growth “The College of Arts and Sciences has no students, yet majority of the instructors in the university are under this college,” Dr. Enriquez said. T h u s , i t i s t h e administration’s plan to offer various programs for CAS specifically: AB English – Applied Linguistics, BS DevCom, BS Statistics, BS Mathematics, AB L o c a l G o v e r n a n c e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n , a n d B S Technology Management. On the other hand, College of Technology Director Dr. Garry Dela Cerna updated that the college has just introduced a one-year program offering called Opportunity and Entrepreneuria l Classes (OLTECH) along with short-term courses: Basic Computer Operation, Dressmaking with High-speed Sewing, and Welding Technology.

TU Danao conducted its annual Stakeholders’ Meeting

at the campus’ Multimedia Center last September 9 to present proposals for the revision of curriculum. Attendees included the campus director, assistant campus director, college directors, administrative staff, student leaders, and representatives from the Local Government Unit (LGU) a n d N o n - g o v e r n m e n t a l Organizations (NGOs). A s s i s t a n t C a m p u s Director Dr. Gamaliel G. Gonzales proposed that the BSED Science curriculum should include C o l l e g e A l g e b r a a n d Trigonometry. This was seconded by College of Arts and Sciences Director Dr. Lynne R. Enriquez. P r o f . R . G o n z a l e s conveyed AACUP’s findings regarding the number of units taken by the students in the College of Education and suggested to revisit curriculum for possible “decongestion.” Danao City’s Human Resource Management Officer (HRMO) Dana Vannisa Canson hopes that the school will offer Master in Public Administration (MPA) as she relayed the city’s 50-50 scheme for city employees

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(Vanessa Joyce Jumao-as, Contributor)

Danao City Councilor Jude Thaddeus Roble explains the labor market trends.

Curbing curriculum to suit market trends

Dr. Rose Mary L. Almacen addresses the stakeholders.

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Official website is new pres’ legacy

TU top management launched the official

website on Wednesday, April 20th, at the Roco Hall. University President Dr. Rosein A. Ancheta Jr., Vice President for Administration and Finance Dr. Ledesma R. Layon, and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Victor D. Villaganas performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The university has finally etched web presence as nine satellite campuses are now interconnected via Internet Interconnectivity Project worth 12 million pesos as stipulated in the BOR Resolution No. 16, series of 2015. Strength-in-numbers Policy Channeling some 37,000 students of CTU system to one web portal makes the university on a par with other institutions competing for web p r e s e n c e i n today’s technologica l ly advanced advanced climate.

designated personnel have come up with to provide satellite c a m p u s e s a v e n u e f o r s h o w c a s i n g t h e accomplishments that benefit the respective communities . Upholding Thrust Dr. Victor D. Villaganas also shared his sentiment on the essence of connectivity across the system as this could preserve the bulk of information that precisely dictates the academics in their research undertakings, being one of the thrusts of the university. W i t h D r . Ancheta’s vision to bring CTU to the fore of globalization, the Office of Computer, Information and Communication Technology and the University Publication Office collaborate to restore the determination to become a major part in today’s digital world . (UPO)

Dr. Ancheta anticipates cooperation from administrators of non-official sites representing CTU that have already existed. Shutting down of these online networks is a concern raised by the president to be immediately acted upon by the University Publication Director. The move is expected to result in a more unified system whereby policies and other matters are carefully and officially disseminated. Efforts Paid Off M e m b e r s o f t h e publication team from different campuses received certificates in honor of their commitment to the project, evidenced in their participation in a series of meetings since February this year. C a m p u s d i r e c t o r s present from Cebu City, Ca rme n, Da a nba a nt a ya n, Argao,Tuburan,and Malabuyoc (Extension) witnessed what their

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“The success of a system lies in its flow

of information.”

r. Rosein A. Ancheta Jr.

assumed office last year

with great expectations in mind.

He not only sees things but looks

through them with the eyes of a

critic. One leap of faith is taken

amidst numerous concerns

through the establishment of the

University Publication Office

(UPO) . The very existence alone

bespeaks the mantra:

For years nothing has

served as CTU’s primary depot of

information on its fourfold

function. Mushrooming of these

sites that reflect CTU’s views, that

is, the perspectives of the

stakeholders, has become a

consequence of the lack of proper

channel that directs every member

to the official site which serves as

the one-stop avenue for

information seekers all across the

globe. The supposed internet

additive , had these pieces of

information been

sustain the stories needed in the

weekly updating of entries in the

official sites. Hence, through

University Publication Director

Dr. Roselyn T. Bustos, , a seminar-

workshop on writing was

conducted to refresh writers on

the craft and craftsmanship

needed to be shown.

Talents were tapped from

Higher Education Institutions in

Cebu to take part in the unveiling

of new trends for writers. They are

one of those battle-tested

entities who in many ways have

exclusively felt the demands of

their expertise. Reception from CTU

writers yielded great results reflective

of the inspiration to start the

uploading of articles for the website.

Launching of the official site

is much needed which necessitates

gathering of stories that should be

taken as seriously as possible.

For months the conventions

had taken their toll on the members

who needed to travel from their areas

to the main campus just to fulfill the

responsibility mandated by the

president himself, who sees things

always coming back to benefit the

university.

gathered in the previous years,

would have given CTU not just a

name but “presence” in today’s

information highway.

Urgency may have

a t t r a c t e d t h e p r e s e n t

administration to address the

major concern, as government

transactions have also demanded

the same level of efficiency for

client’s optimum satisfaction.

Gearing up for the massive

change eludes visionaries in the

university headed by the

president such that he believes

it is high time to make it

official— the university’s

WEBSITE.

The coalition of writers

from different campuses speeds up

the in i t ia t ive to blur the

circumstance previously cited.

Not only are these people

determined to write articles to

speak of the university’s

accomplishments but also to

discriminate obstacles along the

way.

One of the major tasks is to

nurture the writing habit. Love for

writing must first be honed to

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Members of the university web development team gather before the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Vice President Dr. Ledesma R. Layon copes with the government mandate to support the quest for transparency and accountability at a unified governance of the SUCs through revision and formulation of university standards

Faculty Merit System, Guidelines for Lateral Entry Position, Faculty Manual and Strategic Performance Management System are some of the major documents looked into recently. The documents have passed through the scrutiny of the Form and Style Committee before submission to the higher office.

“It’s some sort of an updating of the then CSAT 1988 edition of the Faculty Merit System,” Dr. Layon said.

“As for Guidelines on Lateral Entry Position… that was the first time it was formulated with respect to the Civil Service Commission template. It is designed to accommodate faculty members of colleges and universities, who wish to come to the Cebu Technological University,” she added.

Qualifications, screening process, appointment and other necessary items are contained in the document. “It is now submitted to the office of the university president in preparation for the BOR meeting on May 11th at the nation’s capital. As for the Faculty manual, the content was finalized on April 25th and 26th in CTU-San Francisco. It will be submitted to the committee on form and style for finalization. “A memorandum has been issued by the president through Dr. Layon

for the committee to convene on May 30th and 31st at the Main Campus f o r i t s s u g g e s t i o n s ( o n structure) toward publication and implementation.

Members of the said committee

are Dr. Layon, Dr. Edwin A. Pilapil (CTU Main), Dr. Pedrito C. Pontillas (CTU Tuburan), Dr. Pet Roey Pascual (CTU Barili), Dr. Grace B. Gimena (CTU Moalboal), Dr. Ma. Cristilina M. Montañez (CTU Argao) , Dr. Rhodora G. Magan (CTU-Main), Dr. Doris O. Gascon (CTU Main), Dr. Roselyn T. Bustos(CTU Main), Dr. Zarmie Lis R. Briones (CTU Tuburan) and Dr. Ruben M. Ungui (CTU Daanbantayan).

Coordinating (since last year) with Dr. Layon is the Human Resource Management Office.(UPO)

VP on ‘manual’ business

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Head cartoonist wins DAPE poster presentation

Ezra James Aloguin’s poster on Drug Abuse Prevention and

Education (DAPE)

(Jihan Comeros, CTU-Carmen Publication Chair, Contributor)

Jobs overwhelm 2016 hopefuls; international execs anticipate

(Donavelle T. Mantos, PESO Staff, Contributor)

CTU-PESO hosted again this year’s Job Fair which attracted one thousand three hundred thirty (1,330) applicants and sixty-nine local and overseas employers who worked their way to the Kasadya Gym on Friday, April 1. Mrs. Nona Fe Estolas, University PESO Manager, reported that 68 applicants were hired on the spot, 144 were designated for trade testing, and 1,179 for final interview.

Local employers included Tsuneishi Heavy Industries, Inc., Amaia Land Corporation, Adidas Philippines, Inc., Cebu Mitsumi, Inc., Euroasia Philippines, Inc., FilInvest Land, Inc., Makati Development Corporation, Sykes Asia, Inc., Treasure Island Development Corporation, Isuzu Cebu, Inc. and others. Hon. Joel M. Gonzales, Assistant Regional Director of D O L E R O 7 , i n s p i r e d t h e participants during the opening program as he spoke about the probability of getting a job by the end of the day given the array of vacancies offered by many industries. Likewise, Dr. Rosein A. Ancheta Jr., University President, expressed his gratitude to both employers and future employees, especially the students and graduates of CTU, for making a product ive a venue towa rd economic progress. CTU Job Fair is an annual event that seeks to expose stakeholders to opportunities in today’s market economy.

Ten thousand five hundred sixty (10,560) job vacancies were afforded to all the applicants who constituted almost equally the event as there were 615 males and 671 females. Overseas employers had more jobs for females with 3,036 against 1,554 for males. In attendance were Camox Philippines ,Inc., PSC Primary Skills, Inc., Magsaysay Maritime Corporation, Melakom Global Services, Inc., and YHMD International Manpower Services, Inc.

Applicants go through the screening process during the Job Fair on April 1, 2016.

zra James Aloguin, head cartoonist of The Aquarian (official student publication of CTU Carmen), landed third place in the poster presentation competition during

the Drug Abuse Prevention and Education National Conven-tion in Golden Prince Hotel, Cebu City on March 29-31 of this year. He received a certificate of recognition and a cash prize for the poster entitled “The Aquarian Drug Buster”. Campus organizations: the Aquarian, Future Science and Technology Leaders of the Philippines and the Supreme Student Council sent delegates to the said convention. Participants presented the best practices in Drug Abuse Prevention and Education to sustain the anti-illegal drugs campaign.

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COT habit through the years

(Dr. Hubert A. Quiñones, COT Publication Chair)

he College of Technology subjected some of its pro-

grams to AACCUP accreditation that began on September 28 through October 3 last year. Based on the assessment COT succeeded as Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Manage-ment (BSHM) and Bachelor of Science in Information and Com-munications Technology (BSICT) passed Level II while Bachelor of Science in Graphics

and Design (BSGD) and BS in Mechatronics passed the Prelimi-nary Survey Visit (PSV). On April 1 this year, the same agency conducted the PSV for Bachelor of Science in Travel Management (BSTrM). Further-more ,the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) is scheduled for Level IV and BSGD and BSMX for Level I by the end of this year. COT Faculty members have always coped with the

T challenge as the college is ex-pected to attain distinctions such as Center of Development (COD) and Center of Excellence (COE). Having produced more than three thousand graduates just recently, COT Dean Dr. Marde Ponce has been at the fore in harnessing the the poten-tials of the teachers so that these new members of the global man-power are not just acclaimed of what they are capable of but of what they could become.

Renewed efforts toward innovation strengthen the partnership between

CTU and BIOTEC started on June 20, 2011.

ONE WITH BIOTEC THAILAND

(Petroey Pascual , Contributor)

Cebu Technological University (CTU) academics visited the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Technology Development Agency (BIOTEC), in Pathumthani, Thailand last April 3 through 5 this year to manage research agenda. Some areas eyed for possible project collaboration include metagenomics on cave ecosystem, alkalinity and drought tolerance of major cereals, and viral and fungal bio-control agents attacking vegetables. CTU counterparts expected to work closely with BIOTEC workforce are Pet Roey L. Pascual, Director for Biotechnology Center ; Dr. Genes M. Pasaje, CTU Barili Campus Director ; Dr. Hemres M. Alburo, University Director for Research and Development; Dr. Juanita Pinote, CTU Argao Campus Director and Rosalyn P. Alburo, Director for Biodiversity.

Alongside publication of articles is the

empowerment of MIS workforce to provide a

workable and efficient environment in the net.

University IT Director Prof. Johaness

Camasura , has earned the cooperation of

the MIS coordinators, Graphics and Design

personnel and others across the system as the

Interconnectivity Project has proved useful by

far since its installation. (UPO)

Publication Chairs manage the content of their respective websites before the offi-

cial launching.

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Editorial Board

DR. RHODORA G. MAGAN

University Publication Editor-in-chief

DR. DORIS O. GASCON, DA

(CAS-Main)

JOHANNA PAULO

(CoEd-Main)

Dr. HUBERT QUIÑONES

(COT-Main)

ENGR. ELENA APARENTE

(COE-Main)

DR. ARIEL L. RAMOS

(CTU-Argao)

PROF. JOSEPHINE ANNE C. TALEON

(CTU-Barili)

PROF. JIHAN S. COMEROS

(CTU-CARMEN)

PROF. LESLEY KAREN PENERA

(CTU-DANAO)

PROF. ROWENA P. DATO-ON

(CTU-Daanbantayan)

PROF. ROSALEA FENINA A. MARGALLO

(CTU-MOALBOAL)

PROF. LAILA HOBRERO

(CTU-SANFRANCISCO)

PROF. ANTONIETTE BELLE REYES

(CTU-TUBURAN)

Editors

PROF. ROMEO P. MONTECILLO

Layout Artist

DR. ROSELYN T. BUSTOS

University Publication Director Consultant

CTU climbs

top echelon ueen City’s CTU occupied 7th place in the country’s recent ranking of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) with

the most number of programs assessed for Candidate up to Level-IV status. The Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP), Inc. awarded the top-performing HEIs on February 18, 2016 during the 29th AACCUP Annual National Conference at the Grand Ballroom Hall, Century Park Hotel, Malate, Manila. Dr. Hedeliza A. Pineda, one of the university’s senior accreditors from the College of Arts and Sciences, received the award. Cagayan State University topped the list with 41 programs accredited; Batangas State University with 38; Negros Oriental State University with 36; Capiz State University with 35; Western Mindanao State University with 33; Jose Rizal Memorial State University and University of Southeastern Philippines with 31; Cavite S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y , C e b u Technological University and Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University with 30; and rounding up the list were Palawan State University and Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology with 29. The recognition accorded to the HEIs provides for the necessary impetus for more developments to take place across the country. Manuel T. Corpus, the accrediting body’s executive director, headed the ceremony along with the presidents of the aforesaid institutions that continue to fulfill the mandate of the Philippine Roadmap vis-a-vis ASEAN vision and mission.(UPO)

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BSIT grad secures 10th place

“Our mission is to address both the basic

need for light in the homes and alleviate

climate change through solar energy.”

(Prof. Mydah F. Kabingue, CAS Faculty

Member/JCI Rep, Contributor)

enricson B. Villamor , a Bachelor of Science in

Industrial Technology (BSIT) graduate, took 10th spot in the Registered Master Electrician (RME) Licensure Examination given in April of 2016. The result was released on April 15th, Friday. Villamor joined 9 others sharing tenth place. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) declared 1,633 successful examinees out of 2,914 nationwide . CTU is satisfied with 37 passers out of 45. Th e C o l l e g e o f Technology (COT) is consistent in producing RME topnotchers

since the offering of the program. One of the reasons for this success is the contribution of one of its facul ty members , Dr. Aquilino A. Enriquez. “I’m alone conducting the review classes outside CTU,” Dr. Enriquez said to cater to interested BSIT g r a d ua t e s a n d o t h e r individuals from other institutions. USJR’s Jermaine T. Cabañero, another 10th placer, benefited from the program. He prepares them for two and a half months prior to the April and September exams. “The review is done on Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. because some of

them work at Mactan Export Processing Zone (MEPZ),” he added. Moreover, CTU not only banks on review classes to gain a higher percentage in the exam but also on its on-the-job training (OJT) program that exposes students to major industries such as Mactan Electric Company (MECO), Taiheiyo Cement Phils., KL Electro-Mechanical Technologies Inc., Itech RAR Solutions Inc., Metaphil, East Asia Utilities Corp., RNS Power Systems, IPI, Tsuneishi, Cebu Mitsumi Inc., NA Systems Inc., and Tritech Microsystems.(UPO)

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barangays. S i n c e t h e Philippines is one of the most vulnerable countries to the many effects of climate change – rising sea levels, increasing temperatures, loss of biodiversity, etc. , it is our moral obligation to contribute to its resolution. Serving already as mentor-trainer in the Manila training last March 14-16 strengthened my commitment to the task that Chairman Al Gore bestowed on us. It is not everyday that an ordinary profess or like me is

to have a talk with a personality as big as our Chairman. It is also not every day that one is tasked to contribute to a huge movement that the Climate Reality Project gets a picture with a US Vice President. I take this memory as my everyday reminder that this movement is for my children; that they can grow up in a more environment-friendly Philippines or world. I was told in Manila that we are like ants shouting in the wilderness – we are making noise but nobody’s listening to us. Well, I’ll take what the Chairman told us in that one-hour private talk – “Hold on.”

Trainings have been held in countries like the United States, Brazil, India and Canada. The organization also participated actively in last December’s COP21 in Paris, where cooperating parties agreed to cut global carbon dioxide emissions. I, for one had my training in Miami, Florida last year. Together with other eight Filipinos, we were trained on the latest science on climate change as well as on communication and organizing tools needed in order to spread the message. After the training, I initiated the Light Up Cebu project in partnership with JCI-Cebu and Data-Phil Technology Educators, Inc. Since November, we have been distributing and installing solar-powered lights to school children’s homes living in Cebu’s mountain

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Top Stories The Light Up Cebu collaboration is made possible by donors who purchase the solar sets for these family beneficiaries, especially their school children. JCI (Junior Chamber International) – Cebu scouts for these donors and coordinates with the Barangay school officials. In turn, the school officials identify possible beneficiaries who pass the criteria – the house must have no light and there must be at least one child in school. Data-Phil Technology Educators, Inc. supplies the technical expertise while Cebu

Technological University provides the student installers and monitors the beneficiaries. On the other hand, the Climate Reality Project aligns the initiative with the global movement on climate change. Furthermore, last January 2016, the Film and Media Arts International Academy entered into the collaboration by committing to document the initiative. This has already produced the featurette on Almira, one of the first children to have received the solar light.

( Prof. Mydah F. Kabingue, CAS Faculty Member/JCI Rep , Contributor)

t was past five on the second day of the training when the Chairman finally arrived. He

has been talking to an audience of 650 international delegates since Monday, the 14th of March 2016 and he has not shown any sign of weariness at all. This man amazes us and he has been that one fixture amidst our fight against climate change. So what questions do we ask: Why have you been doing this? Do you ever get tired after a long day of presentations? How do you present to an all-women group? How do we deal with climate change deniers? T h e C h a i r m a n expressed gratitude for all the work we have done and like little children hypnotized by the Pied Piper , we hang on to every word he says. The conversation then shifted to our little victories in our home countries – one mentor who makes sure that his resort in India only utilizes sustainable and earth-friendly resources, another mentor has had 57 public presentations in a year, and another is trekking to mountain villages in order to distribute and install solar-powered lights.

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Then, one mentor inquired on the best method to starting the rather academic presentation if one is asked to discuss climate change to children ages 6-10. The Chairman advised that we could start with questions re la t ing to the da i ly experiences of the child – start with what the child already knows. The eight of us were very lucky to have been chosen among 35 mentor-trainers to a

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former US vice president and now chairman of the Climate Reality Project. His organization focuses on creating awareness, action and solutions towards the urgent issue on climate change. Since 2009, they have produced thousands of climate change advocates who are committed to action when they go home to their respective countries after the training.

Former US Vice President Al Gore (4th from left) joins the leaders from around the globe.

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ndustrial Engineering

students proved expertise in

research ingenuity and stayed

atop the contenders from the

University of the Philippines-

Diliman during the ORSP

National Student Congress with

the theme,

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“Road Quest: Exploring Operations Research in

Transportation,”

on March 12, 2016. It was a

matchup among the nation’s

best HEIs: Ateneo de Manila Uni-

versity (1st), CTU (2nd), and UP-

Diliman (3rd).

Angel Love Tibon, Joe Aperdo, Mary Jane Pugoy, and Noe Lumapay took their first

route to the Case Study Competition and emerged one of the champions. As graduating students, Tibon and Aperdo have undoubtedly left a legacy of excellence in the College of Engineering headed by Dr. Nolasco K. Malabago. On the one hand, another team bested tough competitions thus clinching the 2nd runner up spot in the Executive Challenge: An Inter-Collegiate Engineering Science Quiz Contest Year IX on February 6 and 7, 2016 at UP-Los Baños.

Daryl Arizo, Rusty

Lapus, and Joren Galanida from

the Electrical, Civil and

Mechanical Engineering

Departments comprised the team

team that rounded up the top three winners across the country Technological University of the Philippines (TUP)- Manila ranked second while Sorsogon State University successfully seized first prize. The groups are two of the many delegations the college has supported to maintain the university’s position in national competitions.

COE advocates for

championships through designated

faculty members to mentor the

budding engineers in the main

campus for years now.

(Text by UPO; photo by Yoland Yap)

JICA taps CTU for Monozukuri and USC President Rev. Dion-isio Miranda, signed the agreement on March 28, 2016. Through the Provincial Government of Cebu, the JICA-USJ-R collaboration be-gan in 2013. After the first phase had produced its graduates, JICA decided

economy. Other HEIs supporting the program include Toyo University, Saitama Univer-sity, Shibaura Institute of Tech-nology and Nippon Institute of Technology.

to extend the program which served as the second phase. Third phase considers a three-week training of qualified students from the schools mentioned. CTU as one of the state universities in the coun-try is considered an impor-tant entity to impact the

COE stays the course he College of Engineering (COE) maintains

positive performance in the May 2016 Civil Engineer Licensure Examination. CTU has 47.2 passing percentage that accounts for 55 takers who succeeded.

T It is the university’s

primary goal to produce

competent engineers to cope with

the demands in the industry.

(UPO)

Dr. Alex Mayor and Engr. Jeonel Lumbab have always taken responsibility to enhance the college’s support to graduates who opt to undergo the licensure examination.

Continuation from Page 1

(Prof. Elena Aparente,COE Publication

Chair, Contributor)

IE nails national tourneys

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Global partnerships—the way to go

From left: (Dr. Edgar U. Tibay, Vice President for Production, Extension, and Business Affairs; Dr. Victor D. Villaganas, Vice President for Academic Affairs

and Linkages; Dr. Rosein A. Ancheta Jr., University President; Dr. Tom Jackson Jr., BHSU President; Dr. Cecilia Elena P. De Los Reyes, Dean of the College of Educa-

tion; and Dr. Faviolito J. Alberca, Education Program Supervisor, DepEd Cebu City

(Prof. Johanna Pablo, CoEd Publication

Chair, Contributor)

Country’s OBQA instrument from CTU’s specialist

For 3 years this specialist relied upon hard work and patience.

he academe is indebted to

Dr. Aquilino Enriquez for crafting

the formula to success. He was

awarded by the Accrediting

Agency of Chartered Colleges and

Universities of the Philippines

(AACCUP) Inc. for leading

experts in making the

requested a representative

from CTU to join the major

convention in 2012 for the

pur p os e of fo rm u l a t i ng

standards. Fortunately, then

university president, Dr.

Bonifacio S . Vi l lanueva,

endorsed the 6-year senior

AACCUP accreditor.

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The College of Education(CoEd) has been forging alliances with univers i t ies abroad. Recently, Dr. Cecilia Elena P. De Los Reyes, dean, sealed the deal with Black Hills State University, third largest comprehensive public institution in South Dakota, U.S.A. Dr. Tom Jackson Jr., BHSU president, visited CTU early this year to officially sign the agreement for partnership with CTU. As agreed upon, the two universities shall offer Diploma

in Professional Education in Secondary Teaching, Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Diploma in Special Education, Bachelor of Elementary Education (General Content, Early Childhood Education and Special Education), Bachelor of Secondary Education (Mathematics, English, Science, and Technology and Livelihood Education)and Master in Education (Special Education and Early Childhood Education).

Strengthening the international linkages in the College of Education is imperative in sustaining the undergraduate a n d g r a d u a t e d e g r e e programs. Responding to the ASEAN agenda, CTU and BHSU continue to expand the services in allowing more clients to realize academic pursuits and further the goals in the field of education through Distance Learning.

accreditation instrument for 42 B S I T p r o g r a m s u s e d nationwide .Having a quality degree program that produces top-caliber graduates and top-of-the-line services to the community it serves are some of the major considerations of the agency.

It was after AACCUP

his has been the rallying call of LUCE or Light Up Cebu – a collaborative project

between Cebu Technological University, JCI-Cebu, Data-Phil Technology Educators, Inc., and the Climate Reality Project. The project

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LUCE: Greening the pasture for posterity “Giving Filipino school children a fighting chance for success”

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How It Works

p r o g r a m s nationwide. Applicants have to apply for Preliminary survey , Level I up to Level IV depending on the current status of the specific program/s to be assessed.

The last two levels offer

2 phases such that based on

record 23 out of 120(applicants)

passed Level IV, Phase 1.

Laoag State University ,for

example, passed Level IV , Phase

2.

At present, he continues to

teach courses in the field

of Engineering Technology .

(UPO)

The team carried out the initial steps with Dr. Enriquez as the team leader. As such he guided them in a series of meetings for the Outcomes-based Quality Assurance (OBQA) instrument to be materialized which began in 2012. They convened in different locations such as Iloilo, Cagayan, and Davao where SUCs are located. The privilege to attend the BOR meeting was Dr. Enriquez’ opportune time to join in the finalization of the instrument in CTU Danao. The BOR members deliberated on the endorsement of the instrument to the AACCUP BODY for CHED’s approval for patenting. It was only in January this year when t h e f i n a l o u t p u t w a s patented. The process lasted three years, but it is worth the wait.

The Specialist’s Track

Dr. Enriquez is not new to this line of work. He has been an accreditor since 2002 and has-been promoted as senior accreditor for six years now. He is assigned to look into the following degree programs: Doctor of Technology , Ph.D.TM, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology .

He also accredits some offerings in the master’s level.

Being CTU-Danao’s

former Campus Director, he also

forged the deal with

Baengnyeong Middle School via

Mr. Park Sung to

accommodate Koreans interested

in enhancing their English

language proficiency. It goes with

supplementing the ever-

increasing demand for OJTs in

one of Cebu’s major economic

zones, MITSUMI, as he laid the

foundation for CTU Danao –

Mitsumi alliance that has

operated up to now.

The instrument is now available and is used by all AACCUP accreditors for BSIT

aims to provide solar-powered lights to Filipino school children. By providing light, these children can do assignments and study for examinations, while the rest of the family does household chores at night. At the same time, the use of only solar-powered lights contributes to resolving the issue on climate change. LUCE started last November 25, 2015 with a seminar-workshop on how to install solar panels for home-use. It produced 150 student installers. On December 18, the first installation in a mountain barangay was conducted. The biggest installation, so far, has been in Barangay To-ong, where 15 family beneficiaries received the gift of light. Such mountain installations would require thirty minutes to one and a half hour hike for the installing team. “Salamat sa pag-ari. Maski among balay duul nakaayu sa langit”, said one father as he watched a student installer putting a solar panel on his rooftop.