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University of the Philippines Mindanao Highlights of 2011

Highlights in Infrastructure: Concreting of the University Avenue and its internal road network started and was completed in 2011 with funds from the UP System in the amount of P10.8 Million. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to open the new University Avenue on 15 April 2011 in anticipation of the 14th Commencement Exercises on 18 April. Names of the new University roads and lanes:

1. University Avenue – the road from the first guard post to the Oblation plaza, with a view of Mt. Apo and Mt. Talomo 2. Oblation Circle – the road around the Oblation plaza. 3. Student Center Lane – the road connecting University Avenue to Bagobo Road, passing in front of the University Student Council building, Kalimudan grounds, and Himati building. 4. Bagobo Road – the road from the Davao City Training and Rehabilitation Center for Drug Dependents (DCTRCDD) up to the boundary of the newly paved road located beyond the EBL Hall-Dormitory. 5. Bagobo Lane – the road from the Oblation Circle to the Bagobo Road, passing alongside the Admin. Bldg. covered pathwalk 6. Maguindanao Road – the road from the boundary of the Bagobo Road to the front of the College of Science and Mathematics lawn. 7. Maguindanao Lane – the road from the Maguindanao Road to the entrance of the CSM Bldg. 8. Kalimudan Lane – the road from Student Center Lane to the Kalimudan Student Center entrance. 9. Mandaya Lane – the road from the University Avenue to the School of Management and Human Kinetics Center.

School of Management inaugurated its new building within the Mintal campus on 04 February 2011. It was constructed in 2010 and completed in 2011 with funds from the UP System in the amount of P4.3 Million. The Dorm Annex building at the College of Science and Mathematics complex was officially opened on 09 September with the participation of Pres. Alfredo Pascual. Construction began in 2011 with funds from the UP Mindanao tuition fee increment in the amount of P5 Million. Operation of the UP Mindanao Infirmary was officially started on 18 February 2011 with the turn-over of door-keys from Beta Sigma alumnus Sebastian Angliongto to Chancellor Rivero. The proposed Pathwalk to the Human Kinetics Center was approved by Pres. Pascual in December 2011. The proposed Canal and Riprapping of Student Center Lane, and Painting of Road Signs, was also approved by the President in December 2011.

2011 UP Mindanao Annual Report Highlights

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Highlights in Instruction and Scholarships The 14th Commencement Exercises were held on 18 April. The Class of 2011 had 197 graduates led by magna cum laudes Marie Analiz April Limpoco (BS Applied Mathematics) and Exegesis Jedidiah Ebarle (BS Agribusiness Economics) and twelve cum laudes. The Commencement Speaker was Architect Jeremy Roy Sanchez (BS Architecture‘08), the 5th Placer in the 2010 Licensure Examination for Architecture. Scholarship providers and number of scholars for Academic Year 2010-2011, were as follows:

UP Mindanao Foundation Inc. – 18 scholars UP Leadership Grant – 3 UP Presidential Grant – 2 UPAA Australia and New South Wales – 1 UPAA United Arab Emirates Scholarship Grant – 1 UPAA Greater Chicago (NEW) Citizen’s Battle Against Corruption (CIBAC) Party List Scholarship Program – 3 DOST RA 7687 and Merit Scholarship Program Region XI - 44 Don Antonio O. Floirendo Sr. Foundation Inc. – 5 Scholarship on Tertiary Education Program (STEP)-City Government of Davao – 3 SM Foundation Inc. College Scholarship – 2 Sangguniang Kabataan and Legitimate Dependents of Barangay Officials Grant – 12 Tuition Fee Exempt Dependents of UP Personnel – 6 Vicente B. Bello Scholarship Program – 29 Oplan Kaalam Scholars – 141

UP Mindanao served as the 2012 UPCAT testing center for Davao City on August 6-7, 2011. The DULA 2011 (University-wide intramurals) Opening Program and Cheerdance Competition was held in August-September. Co-Champions were School of Management and College of Science and Mathematics.


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2011 Summer Bridge Program was held from April 10 to May 20, 2011 with 62 incoming freshmen. University Convocation for Freshmen was held on 07 June 2011 with a total of 229 freshmen enrolled for the First Semester of Academic Year 2011-2012. The profile of the incoming freshmen:

Degree Program Total

BA Anthropology 12

BA Communication Arts 48

BA English 12

BS Architecture 32

BS Agribusiness Economics 26

BS Applied Mathematics 17

BS Biology 29

BS Computer Science 31

BS Food Technology 22

GRAND TOTAL 229

Place of Origin Count

Manila 3

Bulacan 1

Cebu 1

Southern Leyte 1

Iloilo 1

Agusan del Norte 3

Agusan del Sur 6

Bukidnon 4

Camiguin 1

COMPOSTELA VALLEY 6

Cagayan de oro City 2

Cotabato City 3

Lanao del Norte 2

Maguindanao 2

North Cotabato 13

South Cotabato 25

Sultan Kudarat 6

Surigao del Sur 6

Zamboanga Peninsula 6

Davao del Norte 21

Davao del Sur 6

Davao Oriental 4

Davao City 106

GRAND TOTAL 229


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Enrollment Statistics for First Semester, Academic Year 2011-2012 (as of June 14, 2011):

I. College of Humanities and Social Sciences:

A. BA Anthropology 48

B. BS Architecture 148

C. BA Communication Arts 169

D. BA English (Creative Writing) 38

E. BA Social Science 1

Sub-Total 404

II. College of Science and Mathematics:

A. BS Applied Mathematics 77

B. BS Biology 137

C. BS Computer Science 121

D. BS Food Technology 118

Sub-Total 453

III. School of Management:

A. BS Agribusiness Economics 90

Sub-Total 90

Non-Degree 1

Cross-Registrant 2

Total Undergraduate Students 950

GRADUATE PROGRAM

IV. School of Management:

A. Master in Management 42

GRAND TOTAL 992


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Academic Highlights

College of Humanities and Social Sciences All twelve BS Architecture graduates of UP Mindanao who took the June 2011 Licensure Exam for Architects (LEA) passed, once more achieving the 100%-passing mark that UP Mindanao has maintained in the past number of years. The Hiroshima University Partnership Project for Peacebuilding and Capacity Development (HiPeC) entered into a tripartite partnership with UP Mindanao and the South-South Network for Non-State Armed Group Engagement (SSN-NSAG) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on 29 March 2011. The tripartite held its first international conference, “UNDERCURRENTS: Imagining a Post-Peace Agreement Period in Mindanao” on 1-2 December 2011. College of Science and Mathematics Department of Science and Technology Secretary Mario G. Montejo inspected the DOST-funded laboratory facilities and received a briefing on the sago palm biotechnology research program on 15 October 2011. He approved Phase 2 of the research program with an additional P20 Million. UP Scientist I, Prof. Eufemio Rasco, published, “The Nypa Palm: Natures Gift from the Age of the Dinosaurs”, as sole author. School of Management The research program, "Economics of Agribusiness Value Chain" was awarded in 2011 as Best Regional Research Program for 2010 by the Commission on Higher Education-XI. School of Management Professor Larry N. Digal was appointed UP Scientist 1 under the 2011 Scientific Productivity System, the only appointee from UP Mindanao, in ceremonies held on 28 October 2011 at Bahay ng Alumni. Research SMARRDEC’s 24th Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights was held at Davao del Norte State College on 04 August . UP Mindanao faculty and staff who presented research outputs were:

Prof. Vlademir Shuck, Perception of Success in Agrarian Reform Cooperatives Nikko Laorden, Enhancing the Performance and Productivity of Small Farmers in

Selected Vegetable Value Chains in Mindanao Cyrose Suzie Silvosa, Long-term Weed Management , Diversity and Abundance of

Broadleaf Weeds in a Banana Plantation Roxanne Aguinaldo, Analyzing Small Farmer Performance in Selected Fruit Value

Chains in the Southern Philippines Junaldo Mantiquilla, Rafting for three months increases the survivability of Sago


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16th Anniversary Offerings

Testimonial Ceremony for President Emerlinda R. Roman, 04 February

Araw ng Ladi-an, a sitio within the Marilog (Davao City) Land Reservation was celebrated with Chancellor Rivero, the Office of Extension and Community Service, and BA Anthropology students who viewed the the proposed tribal village, 05 February.

The 6th UP Mindanao Supply Chain Management Forum, organized by the School of Management, was held on 07 February

Professor Teody Boylie Perez (Dept. of Humanities) opened his 10th Solo Exhibit on February 8, 2011, and was peer-reviewed by Prof. Reuben Canete, Mr. Kublai Millan, and Mr. Lito Zulueta.

Jobs Fair for Graduating Students, organized by the Office of Student Affairs, 08-09 February

11th Annual Bloodletting: Dugo Mo, Buhay Ko, organized by Office of Student Affairs, 11 February

Regional Alumni Institute, organized by UP Alumni Association-Davao, 12 February

Sectoral Consultation with President Alfredo E. Pascual, where he met with faculty, students and staff, 14 February

College of Humanities & Social Sciences Week, 14-18 February

Semana BACA (BA Comm. Arts Week): BACA Night 2; Pokus (photo) exhibit; Taboan, Writing for the Next Generation, 11 February; Bilatanay (The Vigina Monologues, in Bisaya), 15 February; Sinews for Syllables (poetry with movement), 17 February

Dept. of Human Kinetics: Aerobics, 14 February; Chess tournament, Table tennis tournament, 14th UPMin Ladies Football Festival (Dept. of Human Kinetics), 19 February

Dept. of Social Science: Forum on Social Science Methods, 18 February; Quisumbing-Escandor Film Festival for Health (Gender Committee), 16 February; Updates on the Anthropological Study of Sago, 23 February; NSTP Fun Run, 27 Feb

Arkistahing Linggo (Architecture Week), 21-25 February: Dibuho green design competition; Malikhaing Kamay competition Graffiti painting; Bamboo construction lecture and workshop; Arkistahin Quiz; Tabanog Kite-fest

Fulbright scholarship roadshow (OVCAA), 16 February

Beta Sigma Medical-Dental Mission and Launching of the use of the UP Mindanao Infirmary Bldg., 18 February

Unang Tabó sa UP Mindanao, a vegetable sale (School of Management), 18 February

UP Mindanao Recognition Ceremony of Outstanding Students, Faculty & Non-teaching Staff, 21 February

Recognition for Honorific Scholars, First Semester 2010-2011 University Scholars/Chancellor's List: Students with General Weighted Average (GWA) of 1.00-1.45 Name Program College GWA CALUMBA, KRIZA FAYE ALBACITE BSFT CSM 1.1500 LABRADOR, KEVIN LUMBUAN BSB CSM 1.2368 RUBINO, DARYLLE LUZARITA BAE CHSS 1.2500 BUSQUE, SETH MARQUIN DIEGO BSCS CSM 1.2917 SALUBRE, JADE MARK CASINGINAN BSFT CSM 1.2976 EBARLE, EXEGESIS JEDIDIAH NUÑEZ BSABE SOM 1.3000


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BERNALES, MARY LYN ESCOBIDO BACA CHSS 1.3750 BRACEROS, MARIA LOURDES SUACILLO BAE CHSS 1.3750 LIMPOCO, MARIE ANALIZ APRIL A. BSAM CSM 1.4000 GAMALONG, ALETHEA LOUISE D. BACA CHSS 1.4167 GUIAMAL, JULEE ANN ANDRES BSABE SOM 1.4167 LAO, CHRIS DAVID FIGUERA BAE CHSS 1.4167 CABIZA, JENNEVY VALENTIN BACA CHSS 1.4500 With 106 College Scholars/Dean's List: students with GWA of 1.46-1.75 With 134 in the Honor Roll: students with GWA of 1.76-2.00 Gawad Chanselor Awards. In 2011, the "Gawad Chanselor Para sa Pinakamahusay na Guro

(Senior Faculty)" awardee was Prof. Annabelle U. Novero, the awardee for "Gawad Chanselor Para sa Pinakamahusay na Guro (Junior Faculty)" was Prof. Isidoro R. Malaque III , and the awardee for "Gawad Chancellor para sa Pinakamahusay na REPS" was Ms. Marilou O. Montiflor.

Professional Advancement Award is given to staffmembers who have earned higher degrees relevant to their functions, while in the service of UP Mindanao. In 2011, Professional Advancement Awards were given to Engr. Cesar E. Estocado, Ms. Merlyn P. Castañeros, Ms. Mitchiko A. Lopez, and Ms. Cheryl T. Salili.

Service Loyalty for faculty/employees who have reached ten years of service. In 2011, awardees were Ms. Mitchiko Lopez (Office of Research), Prof. Noreen Grace V. Fundador (on study leave, Dept. of Food Science and Chemistry) and Mr. Allan Villanueva (OVCAd).

College of Science & Mathematics Week, 22– 24/28 February: Food preparations demonstration, 22-24 February Math Mania, 19 February CSM Home Run, 22 February

Mindanao Dance Ensemble Annual Dance-Concert and Varsity Recognition Ceremony, 23 Feb. Koro Kantahanay Reunion Concert, 24 February Pre-investiture Offerings for Pres. Alfredo Pascual

The 3rd Agribusiness Economics Conference, "Enhancing the Performance of the Agribusiness Industry: Linking Research Findings to Users", was held on 13-14 July 2011. The conference highlighted the research findings of the ACIAR-funded project on “Economic Impacts of New Technology and Policy Constraints in the Production of Fruit and Vegetables in the Philippines and Australia.”

Science for Society symposium on 23 August was a contribution in the continuing effort towards responsible and socially relevant scientific knowledge, attended by officials of Davao City Council, NEDA-XI, Dept. of Agriculture, DENR, among others. Dr. Shahbaz Khan of UNESCO gave the Keynote Lecture. Lectures were also given by Prof. Cleto Nañola, Dr. Emma Ruth Bayogan, Dr. Gilda Rivero, Declan Hearne, and Dr. Randy Hautea, among others.

Lecture on "General Education and Its Liberal Arts Philosophy", September 2, by Dr. Fidel Nemenzo, Program Coordinator, Science and Society Program, and Professor, Institute of Mathematics

Pahalipay (Merriment) Alang Kang PAEP: o Ribbon-cutting Ceremony of the Dorm Annex Building o Groundbreaking Ceremony of the UPAA Davao Oblation Plaza Landscaping Project;


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o Book-Launch of "The Nypa Palm: Nature's Gift from the Age of the Dinosaurs" by Eufemio T. Rasco Jr.

o UP Mindanao Cultural Presentation


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More Highlights from College of Humanities and Social Science OFFICE OF THE DEAN • Conducted CHSS Staff Team Building Activity at Paradise Island Park and Garden Beach Resort, City of Samal, 18-19 June 2011 DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES I. Journal Publications/Book/Chapter in a Book I.1. Prof. Ricardo M. de Ungria • “Dumaguete Blues” (poem), in Philippines Free Press Magazine, May 21, 2011 I.2. Prof. Jhoanna Lynn Cruz-Daliling • Co-editor, Best of Dagmay 2007 – 2009 Anthology. Davao City: Davao Writers Guild & NCCA, 2011. II. Awards/Grants/Donations received II.1. Prof. Maria Araceli Dans Lee • Proponent, “The MANDAYA WORLD: Stories for Children”, UP Creative Work Grant (Creative and Research Scholarship Fund) amounting to P295,000.00, Duration: 01 June 2011 to 31 May 2012 II.2. Prof. Antonino Salvador S. de Veyra (Author) Prof. Timothy R. Montes (Content Reviewer) Prof. Ma. Araceli Dans Lee (Instructional Designer) Ms. Lysette Maurice N. Sandoval (Language Editor) • Interactive Multimedia Instructional Material Development Grant amounting to P24,000.00, Instructional Material Development Project with one learning object entitled “PUZZLING WORDS” II.3. The following students under the Department of Humanities were chosen as Youth Ambassadors for Visit Japan: 2011 Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) Programme, 12-27 April 2011: 1. Kein Ross C. Tripoli, BA Communication Arts Program 2. Anne L. Eliseo, BA Communication Arts Program 3. Jetka G. Rosos, BA Communication Arts Program 4. Fila Guia Hidalgo, BA Communication Arts Program 1. Julie Kristine A. de Guzman, BA English Program III. Research Grants/fellowships received III.1. Prof. Jhoanna Lynn Cruz-Daliling • Senior Fellow, Iyas Creative Writing Workshop, Bacolod City, 25 – 29 April 2011 VI. Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/Training Courses/Fora VI.1. Prof. Ricardo M. de Ungria


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• Presentor, “The Philippine International Arts Festival,” “The Accomplishments of the Subcommission on the Arts 2007-2010,” and “The NCCA Mindanao Projects 2008-2010,” NCCA General Assembly, June 21-22, Century Park Hotel, Manila • Keynote Speaker, 12th Ateneo de Davao Writers Workshop, May 24, 2011, ADDU • Panelist, 50th Silliman National Writers Workshop, May 16-20, 2011, Rose Sobrepena Writers Village, Valencia, Dumaguete City VI.2. Prof. Jhoanna Lynn Cruz-Daliling • Resource Person, “Creative Nonfiction.” Reading the Writer: A Seminar on Creative Writing and Teaching the Literary Craft, UP Mindanao, April 14, 2011 • Resource Person, “Playwriting.” Reading the Writer: A Seminar on Creative Writing and Teaching the Literary Craft, UP Mindanao, April 15, 2011 VI.3. Prof. Maria Araceli Dans Lee • Resource Speaker, Reading the Writer: A Seminar on Creative Writing and Teaching the Literary Craft, CHSS-AVR, 13-15 April 2011 • Resource Speaker, “Culture and Communication in Management”, Fifth Batch of the Management Development Program conducted at DOLE Philippines and organized by the UP Strategic Research Management (UPSTREAM) Foundation, Inc., 25 March 2011 • Resource Speaker, “Techniques in Visual Presentation”, Fifth Batch of the Management Development Program conducted at DOLE Philippines and organized by the UP Strategic Research Management (UPSTREAM) Foundation, Inc., 10 June 2011 VI.4. Prof. Genevieve J. Quintero • Participant, Gender-Fair Education Seminar, Miriam College, Quezon City, May 2-6, 2011 VI.5. BS Architecture Program Faculty (Prof. Jean Marie V. Juanga; Prof. Isidoro R. Malaque III, Archt. Nory Loyd P. Narvaez and Archt. Ryan C. Songcayauon) • Participant, 37th United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) National Convention with the theme “Reinventing Service Oriented Architecture”, SMX Convention Center, 28-30 April 2011 VII. Authorship of AV Materials/Learning Objects/Laboratory or Lecture Manuals VI.1. Prof. Antonino Salvador S. de Veyra • Instructional Material Development Project with one learning object entitled “PUZZLING WORDS” VIII. Other Accomplishments VIII.1. Prof. Maria Araceli Dans Lee • Resource Speaker, “Culture and Communication in Management”, 5th Batch of the Management Development Program conducted at DOLE Philippines organized by the UP Strategic Research Management (UPSTREAM) Foundation, INC., 25 March 2011 • Resource Speaker for Communication Planning, organized by Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), 19 February 2011 VIII.2. Prof. Jhoanna Lynn Cruz-Daliling • Editor, Dagmay Literary Folio (SunStar Davao), June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011. • Documentor, Iyas Creative Writing Workshop, Bacolod City, April 25 – 29, 2011


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• Poetry Reader, Iyas Creative Writing Workshop Closing Program, Bacolod City, April 29, 2011 • Evaluator, Iligan National Writers Workshop, Iligan City, May 23 – 27, 2011 • Attended the 2011 NCCA General Assembly as a new member of the Executive Council of the National Committee on Literary Arts (NCLA), representing Eastern Mindanao, Century Park Hotel, Manila, 21-22 June 2011 VIII.3. Prof. Genevieve J. Quintero • Resource Speaker, "The Psychology of Teaching," 2011 Faculty Orientation, May 25, 2011, UP Mindanao • Coordinator, International Women's Month Celebration, March 8-31, 2011, UP Mindanao • Coordinator, Reading the Writer: A Seminar on Creative Writing and Teaching the Literary Craft, april13-15, 2011, UP Mindanao • Coordinator, Food Processing Seminar: Kikiam and Taco Making, May 25, 2011, UP Mindanao • Commencement Speaker, MNCHS Graduation Ceremony 2011, Mati, April 7, 2011, Mati City, Davao Oriental • English Tutor, SBP 2011, April15-May 20, 2011, UP Mindanao • Group Leader, FGD on Academic Concerns, May 11, 2011, UP Mindanao VIII.4. Prof. Jean Marie V. Juanga • Attended the Tripartite Meeting of the Council of Deans and Heads of Architectural Schools of the Philippines, UAP National Headquarters, Manila, 27 April 2011 VIII.5. Prof. Teody Boylie R. Perez • Facilitator for sending 5 students under the Department of Humanities as Youth Ambassadors for Visit Japan: 2011 JENESYS Programme, 12-27 April 2011 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES I. Journal Publication/Book/Chapter in a Book I.1. Prof. Raymundo R. Pavo • Filipino Philosophy and Post-Modernity. Phavisminda Journal Volume 10: 30-50. 2011 II. Awards/grants received II.1. Mr. Jessie G. Varquez Jr. • CHED Faculty Development Program II (CHED FDP II) Scholarship Grant. 2011-2013 IV.1. Prof. Raymundo R. Pavo Paper Presented in International Conference • Social-Scientist-Philosopher Perspective and Filipino Philosophy. Thomism and Asian Cultures: Celebrating 400 years of Dialogue Across Civilizations. University of Santo Tomas, Manila. May 23-26, 2011. Paper Presented in a National Conference • Collingwood's Notion of History: A Possible Basis for an Ethics of Solidarity. Philosophical Association of Visayas and Mindanao, Ilo-Ilo City. May 27-29, 2011.


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IV.2. Prof. Myfel Joseph D. Paluga Papers Read/Submitted • Socio-environmental assessment of rat infestation in Talaingod Manobo Areas (Palma Gil, Talaingod, Davao del Norte), (with JR Cabazares, IT Catarman, RR Cagula) Submitted to SAGIP/Save Talaingod Network, 29 March 2011 Conference Presentation • Folk maps and portable tools for sago forests: Aspects of Agusan Manobo ecological knowledge, (with M Alaba, EE Abadesco, A Adovas), Presented in the Asian University Digital Resource Network (AUDRN) International Conference-Workshop, "Discovering Local Knowledge in the 21st Century, Connecting Classrooms to the World", 9-13 May 2011, Miriam College, Quezon City VI.1. Prof. Evelina E. Ayson, Ph.D. • Participant, Phil. Guidance & Counseling Annual Convention, University of Santo Tomas, España, Manila, 21-23 May 2011 VI.2. Prof. Raymundo R. Pavo • Participant, Gender and Education. Miriam College, Manila. May 2-6, 2011. • Participant, Gender and Migration. Miriam College, Manila. May 16-21, 2011. • Participant, Writing for Scientific Journals. Tower-Inn, Davao City. May 30-June1, 2011. VI.3. Prof. Myfel Joseph D. Paluga • Participant, Asian University Digital Resource Network (AUDRN) International Conference-Workshop, "Discovering Local Knowledge in the 21st Century, Connecting Classrooms to the World", 9-13 May 2011, Miriam College, Quezon City VI.4. Prof. Antonio G. Moran, PhD. • Participant, Forum with Professor Christine Bell – a leading scholar practitioner on peace and related fields, Cotabato City, 12-13 April 2011 VI.5. Mr. Jessie G. Varquez Jr. • Participant. Discovering Knowledge in the 21st Century: Connecting Classrooms to the World, Miriam College 9-13 May 2011 (an International conference) VII. Authorship of AV Materials/learning objects VII.1. Mr. Jessie G. Varquez Jr. • Approved 2 Learning Objects; [1] Ano ang Baybayin? and [2] Paano Isulat ang Baybayin? VIII.1. Department of Social Sciences • Academic Linkage (joint research, sponsorship of conferences & exchange of Visiting Researchers) with the Hiroshima University, Japan, June 2011 to May 2012 • Socio-Environmental Assessment of Rat Infestation Problem Among Talaingod Manobos in Talaingod, Davao del Norte (an Action Research), by Prof. Myfel Joseph D. Paluga and Mr. Janus Ruel T. Cabazares and two (2) BA Anthropology students, Palma Gil, Talaingod, Davao del Norte, Mar 24- 26, 2011 • BA Anthropology Field School at Veruela, Agusan del Sur, 19 April to 23 May 2011


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VIII.2. Prof. Antonio G. Moran • Mentoring of a Filipino scholar leaving for graduate studies in Australia, Philippines-Australia Human and Organisational Resource Development Facility, Crown Plaza Hotel, Pasig City, 5 May 2011 • Facilitator, Focus Group Discussion on Academic Concerns, U.P. Mindanao, 17 May 2011 • Presentation of results of Assessment of Schools of Peace, Mindanao Education Peace Forum, Hotel Elena, Davao City, 19 May 2011 • Review of collaborative research proposals and Skype Conference with partners, UP Mindanao-South-South Network-Hiroshima University Partnership, 15 June 2011 VIII.3. Prof. Anne Shangrila Y. Fuentes, Resource Person, Community-Based Anthropological Documentation Seminar: Basic Research Methods and Indigenous Knowledge, SILDAP Southeastern Mindanao Inc. (a non-profit organisation providing opportunities to and facilitating the capacity building of indigenous groups), Tagum City, 19 May 2011 VIII.4. Prof. Evelina E. Ayson, Ph.D., Tutor, Summer Bridge Program, April 2011 VIII.5. Prof. Raymundo R. Pavo, Speaker, Between Thinking and Memory. Summer Bridge Program, UP Mindanao. April 15, 2011


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BS Architecture students won "Visioning Contest for Sustainable Urban Transport for Davao City", a project supported by Asian Development Bank, Davao City Government and Dept. of Transportation and Communications (DOTC). Madam Hisae Peggy Isoda donated copies of her book, “My Collection of Ikebana” on 10 June, to Chancellor Rivero and the Architecture faculty, through the UPAA-Davao. Visit Japan 2011 under the Jenesys program had five Youth Ambassadors from UP Mindanao. Davao Writers' Workshop was held on Oct. 11-15 with 15 fellows in the workshop categories of fiction, essay, poetry and the one-act play. Reading the Writer: Seminar on Creative Writing and Teaching the Literary Craft was held by Office of Extension and Community Service with Dept. of Humanities on 13-15 April 2011 for poetry, fiction, play writing, creative non-fiction, and children's literature Araw ng Mintal - UP Night was held with participation of Koro Katingugan, UP Mindanao Dance Ensemble, and AMPLI student org. on 06 December. Tribute to National Artist Edith Tiempo was organized by UP Mindanao Literary Society, 21 September. Forum on Peace Talks Updates was held on September 7 with lecture on "The Philippine Government Proposal and Finding Common Ground with MILF" by Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, member of the GPH Negotiation Panel. BA Social Science graduate Errol A. Merquita won Second Prize in the Short Story in Cebuano Category of the 2011 Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature with his entry titled “Isla Verde”.


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More Highlights from College of Science and Mathematics Journal Publication/Book/ Chapter in a Book Prof. Ates-Camino, F.B., E.P. Leaño, and R.E. Relox. 2011. Herpetofaunal endemism and Diversity in Tropical Forests of Mt. Hamiguitan in the Philippines. Herpetological Conservation and Biology. 6(1): 107-113. ISI-indexed Oral Paper/Poster Presentation: International Dr. Ruth U. Gamboa, The long and winding road in sea ranching sandfish (Holothuria scabra); 4th International Symposium on Stock Enhancement and Sea Ranching, 21-23 April 2011, Shanghai Ocean University, China Dr. Ruth U. Gamboa with HELP-Davao. Oral presentation. UNESCO's Ecohydrology for managing sustainable water futures, 21-23 March 2011, Jakarta, Indonesia, Labrador K, Dr. Dulce M. Flores, Dr. Annabelle U. Novero. Characterization of endophytic bacteria associated with sago palm in tissue culture. Poster for competition, 6th Asia-Pacific Biotech Congress and 40th Convention, 10-14 May 2011, Philippine International Convention Center, Manila Nemenzo P, Dr. Bayogan E, Vernaiz M, Dr. Rivero G. Poster Presentation: “Rhizobacteria from Metroxylon sagu Rottb with PlantGrowth-Promoting Properties” , 6th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 40th Annual Symposium and Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (PSM) – Philippine International Convention Center, Manila, Philippines 10-14 May 2011 Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/Training Courses/Fora: International Prof. Ates-Camino, F.B. (Presentor), E.P. Leaño, and R.E. Relox. “Herpetofaunal Endemism and Diversity in Different Habitat Types of Mt. Hamiguitan, Philippines” Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation – Asia Pacific Chapter Annual Meeting. Theme: The Biodiversity Crisis in Tropical Asia. 12-15 March 2011. Siam City Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand Dr. Dulce M. Flores, Food Defense Collaborative Exchange Training, University of Minnesota, Public Health Institute, National Center for Food Protection and Defense or NCFPD. 23 May - 02 June 2011, Twin Cities, Minnesota, Sponsored by the USDA, USFDA APEC and US Dep. Of Homeland Security Ms. Jessa Lynne Canazares (1st year, BS Applied Mathematics), won the Philippine Statistics Quiz - Region XI on November 17, 2011. Fourth place winner was Darwin Phillip Teh (1BACA). Five BSCS students/graduates passed the March 2011 Philippine National Information Technology Standards Exam for Fundamental Engineers (PhilNITS-FE) for the sixth consecutive year. Melvin S. Pasaporte and Kristine Mae Y. Abao (both BSFT 2009), won First Place and Third Place, respectively, for Best Poster of the 1st Regional Health Research and Development Expo on November 17-19, 2011.


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The Davao City Council Committee on Agriculture and Food held a public hearing on the Bt Eggplant on February 3, 2011 with Chancellor Rivero, Prof. Rasco, and other scientists and concerned sectors. A Forum, food-tasting and fruit-picking of eggplant was held by the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) project team on the 19 May 2011. A Seminar on Eggplant Fruit and Shoot Borer Pest Management was held on August 1. This is the third Seminar on the EFSB pest management on that year. Food Safety Seminar was given by the Dept. of Food Science and Chemistry and Office of Extension and Community Service on 19 October. The Seminar had 140 participants. Classroom on the Web, a one (1) day seminar- workshop by Dept. of Math, Physics and Computer Science and Office of Extension and Community Service was held on October 24, 2011 for educators who wish to create their own websites. Taco and Kikiam-making demo was made by Department of Food Science and Chemistry (DFSC) and the Office of Extension and Community Service (OECS) for members of the Bgy. Bago Oshiro and Bgy. Mintal community, as well as UP Mindanao constituents on 25 May 2011. Sensory Evaluation Workshop for Franklin Baker Company (coconut processor) was made by Department of Food Science and Chemistry and the Office of Extension and Community Service on 09-10 June 2011.


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More Highlights from School of Management I. Journal Publication/Book/Chapter in a Book International Society of Horticultural Science (ISHS). Acta Horticulturae, May 2011 Sylvia B. Concepcion, PJ Batt, MT Lopez, JT Axalan, LAT Hualda, MO Montiflor, “Exploring the institutional market for fresh vegetables in the Southern Philippines.” Marilou O. Montiflor, AKR dela Cerna, SB Concepcion, PJ Batt and RB Murray-Prior, “Social Connections and Smallholder Vegetable Farmers’ Collaborative marketing Strategy: Case of Sitio Quirogpang, Brgy. Marilog, Davao City, Philippines” Ruby Jane G. Lamban, AKR dela Cerna, LA Ramirez Jr., MO Montiflor, SB Concepcion, PJ Batt, RB Murray-Prior, “Factors affecting farmers’ adoption of natural farming technologies in New Albay, Maragusan, Compostela Valley, Philippines” Jerick T. Axalan, FT Isreal, SB Concepcion, PJ Batt, RB Murray-Prior, “Socio-economic impact of cluster marketing: the case of Ned Landcare Bell Pepper Cluster” Rodel R. Real, LAT Hualda, DI Apara, SB Concepcion, PJ Batt, RB Murray-Prior, “Microfinance as the Key Factor Affecting Farmers' Investment Decision-Making: Cluster Experiences in Impasugong, Bukidnon, Philippines”, 20 July to 27 October 2011 Journal Publication/Book/Chapter in a Book Rodel R. Real and Larry N. Digal, "Analysing Marketing Margins and their implication in improving performance of small scale producers in the Calamansi chain", Banwa, Vol 7, No 1/ 2010/69-91 Oral Paper/Poster Presentation: International Adela G. Ellson, Roxanne T. Aguinaldo, Nikko L. Laorden, Jon Marx P. Sarmiento, 7th Asian Society of Agricultural Economists (ASAE) Conference on the theme, "Meeting the Challenges Facing Asian Agriculture and Agricultural Economics toward a Sustainable Future”, Hanoi, Vietnam 13-15 October 2011 Adela G. Ellson, Presenter, “Analysis of 'One-Town One-Product' Model as a Tool for Poverty Alleviation in Sultan Kudarat, Philippines”, AG Ellson, GDA Romo, JMP Sarmiento, FI Jara Adela G. Ellson, “Contract farming and Leaseback Arrangement of Banana in Calinan District, Davao City: ARB’s Contract Choice, Impact and Gains”, by IMS Añabesa, AG Ellson Roxanne T. Aguinaldo, Presenter, “ Value Chain issues and Opportunities in Selected Horticulture Crops in Southern Mindanao, Philippines” by RT Aguinaldo, LN Digal, GDA Romo, NL Laorden, JMP Sarmiento, CQ Balgos Nikko L. Laorden, Presenter, "Net Margins Analysis of Selected Fruits & Vegetables in Southern Mindanao, Philippines” by NL Laorden, RT Aguinaldo, GDA Romo, JMP Sarmiento, CQ Balgos, LN Digal


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Jon Marx P. Sarmiento, Presenter, “ Microfinancing in the Philippines: The case of rice farming in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, Philippines” by GFAE Manzano, AG Ellson, JMP Sarmiento, AT Traje Jon Marx P. Sarmiento, “Vertical Price Integration of Selected Fruits and Vegetables in Southern Philippines” by JMP Sarmiento, GDA Romo, LN Digal, RT Aguinaldo, NL Laorden Jon Marx P. Sarmiento, “Effect of Barangay Bagsakan to Farmers’ Profitability: The Case of Small-scale Vegetable Farmers in Davao City. Philippines” by M Salvaña, GDA Romo Sylvia B. Concepcion, “Cluster and networks as enablers of product and process innovation”, 12th International Conference on Global Business and Economic Development, Singapore, 21-23 July 2011 Oral Paper/Poster Presentation: NATIONAL/LOCAL The 48th Philippine Agricultural Economics & Development Association (PAEDA) Biennial Convention, on the theme, “The Challenges of Enhancing the Competitiveness of Philippine Agriculture”, Batac, Ilocos Norte, 20-21 October 2011 Marilou O. Montiflor, Presenter, “Benefits of technical and capacity building training in strengthening collaborative marketing groups: Case of Brgy. Marilog and Brgy. Calinan vegetable farmers” by MO Montiflor, RJG Lamban, SB Concepcion, RG Bacus, PJ Batt Jerick T. Axalan, “Strategies and factors to strengthen smallholder farmers collaborative marketing: the Case of Vegetable Clusters in South Cotabato”, by JT Axalan, SB Concepcion, PJ Batt, RM Prior, MFR Rubzen, FT Israel Ruby Jane G. Lamban, “Traditional versus Institutional Market: Case of Vegetable Clusters in Southern Philippines”, by RJG Lamban, MO Montiflor, RR Real, SB Concepcion, RG Bacus, DI Apara Rodel R. Real, “Agricultural Loan Arrangements and Seed Support for Smallholder Farmers in Southern Philippines: Issues, Strategies and Lessons Learned” Rennel John Vincent C. Apolinares, “Determining the Market Potential of Livestock and Poultry in the Philippines: An Application of the Almost Ideal Demand System” RJVC Apolinares, JM Sarmiento, and LN Digal, 7th Mindanao Statistics Congress, Davao City, 18-19 August 2011 Roxanne T. Aguinaldo, Analyzing Small Farmer Performance in Selected Fruit Value Chains in the Southern Philippines, 24th Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights (RSRDH), Panabo City, 4-5 August 2011 Nikko L. Laorden, Enhancing the Performance and Productivity of Small Farmers in Selected Vegetable Chains in Mindanao V. Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/Training Courses/For a NATIONAL/LOCAL


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Marilou O. Montiflor, Participant, Cooperative Conference on Climate Change, Davao Doctor’s College Training Center, 26 October 2011 Sylvia B. Concepcion, Resource Speaker, Davao Trade Expo (DATE) 2011, “Institutional Markets in the Philippines”, NCCC Mall, Davao City, 21 October 2011 Florence F. Aquiatan, Ivy Mae O. Manlangit, Marilou O. Montiflor, Participants, Gender Sensitivity Training provided by the Civil Service Commission XI, 17 October 2011 Sylvia B. Concepcion, Resource Speaker, Dole Stanfilco Management Development Program, “Marketing”, Davao City, 8 October 2011 Vlademir A. Shuck, Participant, Emerging Interdisciplinary Research (EIDR) Program, UP Diliman, 26-27 September 2011 Adela G. Ellson, Resource Speaker, Dole Stanfilco Management Development Program, “Strategic Human Resource Management”, Davao City, 17 September 2011 Marilou O. Montiflor, Resource Speaker, VICSMIN’s Production and Marketing Forum, “Overview of Vegetable Marketing in Mindanao”, Digos City, 14 September 2011 Larry N. Digal, Resource Speaker, Dole Stanfilco Management Development Program, “Strategic Management” and “Analysis of External Environment”, Davao City, 3 & 10 September 2011 II. Awards/grants received (Name, Award/grant received, Duration of award, Source of grant/awarding body) Larry N. Digal, UP Scientist I, 2011-2013, UP Scientific Productivity System Glory Dee A. Romo, John Allwright Fellowship for a PhD Program in Economics in the University of Queensland (AUD 257,503.27), 16 January 2012 to 28 February 2016, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) School of Management, 1st runner up National level-2010 CHED Best Higher Education Institution Research Program Award, “Economics of Agribusiness Value Chains Research Program”, 11 November 2011 (Awarding ceremony), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) III. Research grants/fellowships received (Proponents, Title of Research/Fellowship, Source of Fund, Duration of Grant, Amount of Grants) Sylvia B. Concepcion (Project Leader), Marilou O. Montiflor, Luis Antonio T. Hualda, Market Study for Sago (Metroxylon sagu): Market Potential for Sago as Alternative Source for Starch and Lactic Acid, UP Mindanao research fund, Ongoing, P135,000.00 Ruth Gamboa (Project Leader), Vlademir A. Shuck, The Sea Cucumber in Barangay Bato, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur: Net Margins and Value Chain Analysis, DOST, Ongoing


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Sylvia B. Concepcion (Component Coordinator), Marilou O. Montiflor, Jerick T. Axalan, Ruby Jane G. Lamban, Rodel R. Real, HORT 2007/066/Component 4: Analyzing Supply Chain, Philippine Horticulture Program, ACIAR 2008-2012, AU$171,309 Larry N. Digal (Component Coordinator) , Glory Dee A. Romo, Jon Marx P. Sarmiento, Roxanne T. Aguinaldo; HORT 2007/066/Component 5: Policy Analysis, Philippine Horticulture Program; ACIAR; 2008-2012; AU$13,000 (2009), AU$16,000 (2010) Larry N. Digal (Organizer), Sylvia B. Concepcion, Marilou O. Montiflor, Dario G. Pampanga, Rodel R. Real (Participants); Symposium on Science for Society: Towards Responsible & Socially Relevant Scientific Knowledge; AVR, CHSS, UP Mindanao; 23 August 2011 Adela G. Ellson, Resource Speaker; Seminar-Workshop on Preparing for Collective Negotiation for the Public Sector Unions; Cebu City, 6-8 August 2011 Marilou O. Montiflor, Jerick T. Axalan, Ruby Jane G. Lamban, Rodel R. Real, Generva A. Sagadal, Dante I. Apara, Floro T. Israel, Participants; 9th National Vegetable Congress, “Quality and Safe Vegetables: Key to Sustainable Economic Growth”; Dumaguete City, 3-5 August 2011 Adela G. Ellson, Resource Speaker; Forum on CNA Preparation; Tarlac, 30 July 2011 Jon Marx P. Sarmiento, Participant; Training Workshop on Research Evaluation and Impact Assessment; Los Baños, Laguna, 25 July – 5 August 2011 Marilou O. Montiflor, Roxanne T. Aguinaldo, Glory Dee A. Romo, Jon Marx P. Sarmiento, Participants; 4th ACIAR-PCARRD Southern Philippines Fruits & Vegetables Programs Annual Meeting; Tagbilaran, Bohol, 20-22 July 2011 Adela G. Ellson, Resource person/Facilitator, Ivy Mae O. Manlangit, Assistant Facilitator; Supervisory Skills Enhancement Program Batch16 (Part I); Dole Polomolok, 19-21 July 2011 VI. Other Accomplishments (EXTENSION) (Name;Details;Date/Venue; Participants)

Miguel D. Soledad (Lead Coordinator), Florence F. Aquiatan (Staff Coordinator), Vlademir A. Shuck (Team Coach); Dole Stanfilco Management Development Program; Every Saturday from 3 September to 23 December 2011; Managers of Dole Stanfilco Marilou O Montiflor, Recarte G. Bacus, Ruby Jane G. Lamban; Assisted the following farmers’ clusters in acquiring DOLE certification:

1. Small Farmers Association of Quirogpang (SFAQ) 2. Saloy Small Vegetable Farmers Association Kaunlaran (SASVEFA Kaunlaran) 3. Nagkahiusang Bisaya ug Lumad sa Kibantao (NABISALUM)4. Pamuhatan Farmers’ Association (PAFA) Farmers of Davao City

Recarte G. Bacus, Davao City farmers assisted by UP Min staff; Selling of vegetables during the Davao Trade Expo (DATE) 2011; 20-22 October 2011 NCCC Mall


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Jon Marx P. Sarmiento (Resource Speaker); SOM Brown Bag Seminar Series, “Determining the Market Potential of Major Fruits in the Philippines: An application of the Almost Ideal Demand System”; 18 October 2011, Case room, SOM Bldg, UP Mindanao; SOM Faculty & Researchers Jon Marx P. Sarmiento, SOABE (Organizers), Marilou O. Montiflor, Nikko L. Laorden, Russel Lastimado (Resource Persons); Data Gathering Workshop ; 5 October 2011, SOM Case room; 3rd and 4th year ABE students Rodel R. Real, Jerick T. Axalan, Recarte G. Bacus; Presentation of Post Harvest Issues for New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and ACIAR for Scoping Study of Post Harvest Issues; 26 September 2011; SB Concepcion, MO Montiflor, R JG Lamban, LAT Hualda, RT Aguinaldo, DI Apara, RG Abad, ERV Bayogan, Jenny Eckman, John Oakeshott, David Hall Marilou O. Montiflor; Organizational meeting of Davao del Sur Farmers ; 14 September 2011; VICSMIN, Farmers PAGRO of Davao del Sur Dante I. Apara and farmers from Kilap-agan; Farmers Forum to echo EATWELL (supported through transportation); 9 September 2011; Department of Agriculture Malaybalay Dante I. Apara and farmers from Kilap-agan, Bukidnon; Extension Advisors Training Workshop on Excellent Learning Lessons (EATWELL); 22-26 August 2011, Malaybalay City The team of the Autralian Centre for International Agriculture Research (ACIAR), led by Mr. John Oakeshott, visited UP Mindanao on February 22, 2011. The 6th Supply Chain Forum, was on 07 February 2011. The 2nd UP Mindanao Farmers and Partners' Learning Alliance, to share best practices, initial impacts, opportunities and challenges in the clustering approach for small-holder farmers, was held on 07-08 July 2011. Farmer-partners from Marilog and Calinan participated in the Davao Trade Expo on October 20-22. These activities are under the research project titled “Enhanced profitability of smallholder vegetable producers in Southern Philippines and Australia (HORT/2007/066)”, supported by ACIAR. UP Mindanao Professor and former Vice-Chancellor Miguel Soledad was installed as 4th President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Davao Doctors College, Inc. (DDC) on September 23, 2011. Prof. Soledad will be on leave from UP Mindanao throughout his tenure. Lecture on "Environmental Uncertainty, Organizational Volatility and the Strategy Dilemma" was given by Dr. Niceto Poblador on 24 September.


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Faculty Development The 2011 Faculty Orientation was held on 25 May 2011 organized by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs under VCAA Prof. Emma Ruth Bayogan. The new and prospective faculty members who attended were Rochelle E. Tapulado, Irynn Carole C. Fale, Jezreel M. Abarca, Archt. Perry Jan Remolador, Ma. Rallah E. Villaseca, Cinmayii A. Garillos, Hannah Jean V. Esteban, Jon Henly O. Santillan, Sheila Mae Tampos, retired professor Aleli Quirante, and Dennis Coronel. Forum on the Revitalized GE Program was held on January 28, 2011 with AVP for Academic Affairs Prof. Celia Adriano, together with ret. Prof. Evelina Mejillano. Disaster response

Davao City flood victims on June 28-29 received clothes and foodstuffs from UPMin constituents, distributed on 02-04 July.

Typhoon Sendong victims received 14 boxes of clothing and 80 containers of water of 6 liters each from UP Mindanao constituents in December 2011.

Other Highlights in Extension

Chancellor Rivero talked on UP Mindanao plans and programs on DXRP broadcast radio, 28 January

“Mga Kuwento para sa Mga Bata: A Storytelling and Book-giving Activity” (OECS): held in Day Care Centers in Brgy. Mintal and Brgy. Bago Oshiro, February 28 and March 4, 2011.

The Gender Committee held various gender fora in March Women’s Month, 31 August, 17 October, and 23 November.

Former UP Los Banos Dean Dr. Celso B. Lantican meet Chancellor Rivero for various agricultural projects in the UP Mindanao land reservations, 24 May 2011

UP Mindanao participated in the launch of the National Greening Program in Davao City on Friday, May 20, 2011 in Marilog District, Davao City.

UP Mindanao joined the Launch of the "No Waste Segregation / No Waste Collection" City Ordinance of Davao City on July 1, 2011 by joining the parade and the program in Barangay Mintal.

Philippine Star, 04 August 2011 column of Isagani Cruz mentions UP Mindanao among the top ten Philippine universities, this is according to independent evaluators, Top Study, and Webometrics.

PPP on Climate Change through Bamboo, a seminar, was conducted by Corazon PB. Claudio, Ph.D., President of EARTH Institute Asia, Inc. on October 21. The "Bamboo project" team prepared seedlings for re-planting at the end of the seminar.

Celebrations/observations:

7th Davao Gulf Week on September 17-23, "Gulpo sa Dabaw, Amumahon.. Simbolo sa atong Kagikan, Bahandi sa Kinaiyahan" (Davao Gulf, Preserve it.. A Symbol of our Origin, A Wealth of Nature).

111th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary, "Championing R.A.C.E.: Public Service Excellence at Full Speed", September

Human Rights Week, 04-10 December, "End impunity! Make human rights our way of life."


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115th Anniversary of Rizal's Martyrdom Participation in Civic Parades

Walk of Sympathy for the People of Japan

74th Araw ng Davao Parade

World Heart Day Walk Run on Sept. 25


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Administrative affairs

Consultation/Forum on PE Lab Fee with students and Dept. of Human Kinetics, 26 February

Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor Antoinette Hernandez conducted a Focus Group Discussion on 17 May with members of the faculty and other officials on a wide range of UP concerns, such as Research and Creative Work, Publications and other Scholarly Output, Procurement, of R&D equipment and supplies, processing of contracts for collaborations and business development, intellectual property issues and related bureaucratic and legal problems; Promoting e-learning, e-research discussions, and transdisciplinary and socio-academic interactions in UP; National Culture, History, Arts and Architecture Program (NCHAAP); Art Studies, Museology and Tourism (AmaT) Program; Local and International Linkages (Strategic MOAs with foreign universities, search for research partners, student exchange, search for honoris causa);Packaging Academic and Other Accomplishments, Effective Communication, Marketing UP to the Public; Curriculum; UP System Activities; Academic Assessment

The Philippine General Hospital deployed medical doctors to UP Mindanao in September, October and December.

The University Executive Committee accepted the proposal of Santan Tricycle Operators & Drivers Association (SANTODA) to operate inside the campus.

Contracting of Janitorial and Security Services, Aug. 2011

Bidding and Leasing of CSM Canteen, November 2011

Operation of the UP Mindanao Infirmary was discussed on 18 April, and 27 May with Betan Spirit Foundation, Inc. and Medical Mission Group Hospitals (MMGHHSCP). Medical Mission Group CEO, Dr. Jose "Ting" Tiongco consulted barangay captains and government institutions in September-October to propose operating the Infirmary as a cooperative.

TAGBO - UPMin! The 2nd Student Leadership Training Camp, with 26 student organizations, was held on July 27-29, 2011 with assistance from Ayala Foundation, Durian City Jaycees and UP Alumni Association - Davao Chapter.

Student Consultation, 05 September: Himati student paper concerns; transport routes, fare and drivers; student evaluation of teachers; use of Library, Mosque, the Atrium, and Lorenzo Hall; the need for anthro lab equipment, architecture tables and fans, facilities for kalimudan and facilities maintenance; usage of lab fees, cultural and internet fees; report of fees usage and status of proposed PE Lab fees; and freshmen recruitment

The Human Kinetics Department hired an Instructor

Vote for Provident Fund Directors. November 22


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UP Alumni activities

UPAA-Greater Chicago donated $30,000.00 through Ms. Grace Villamora and Ms. Evelyn Espina, on January 27-28, 2011.

Betans delivered medicine donations to the UP Mindanao Infirmary, 18 April

The Regional Alumni Institute was held on February 12, 2011 at the Marco Polo Hotel, attended by UP President Alfredo Pascual, UPAA President Gladys Tiongco and Directors.

Oblation Plaza Landscaping Project, the 1st Phase, was completed and opened on September 9, 2011.

The Tee-4-Two Open Golf Tournament was held on October 15, 2011 for the benefit of UPAA Davao Math Literacy Project and the UP Mindanao Oblation project.

Run4Change, through UPAA Davao, donated uniforms for the UP Mindanao Ladies Football Team, December 16, 2011.

UPAA Davao sponsored the Tagbo 2011 UP Mindanao Student Leadership Camp.

The UPAA Davao Math Literacy Project was launched November 17, 2011 with Dr. Emil Javier.

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