Updates April 2010

WESLEYAN UPDATES The official publication of Wesleyan University-Philippines

October 2009-April 2010

Thanksgiving service marks first anniversary of Palomo Admin

A THANKSGIVING SERVICE IN observance of the first anniversary in office by the present Management and Board of Trustees (BOT) was held last April 27 at the University Chapel. Attended by members of the WU-P faculty, staff and students taking sum-mer classes the ceremony was high-lighted by President Manuel G. Palomo’s “The Sacred Purpose” speech, in which he recalled the turn of events which unfolded on the same day one year ago. “April 27 was not accidental, it was destined to happen, “he said. It would be remembered that on April 27, 2009 the assumption of office by the new Management and Board of Trustees (BOT) was not at all smooth

due to the resis-tance of the then-president and BOT to step down. This generated mixed feelings of confu-sion and anticipa-tion among Univer-sity employees. On the same day, Prof. Palomo was already functioning as OIC-President and chairman of the Board. On May 26, 2009, the BOT elected Prof. Palomo to the presidency and gave him the mandate to lead WU-P for the next five years.

In his speech last April 27 President Palomo recalled that the job he took over was huge, especially that he was

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‘Destined to happen.’ President Palomo recalls last year’s eventful takeover as WU-P modestly celebrates his first year in office.

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Cuneta Astrodome, May 3-8, 2010

University adopts new Vision, Mission, seal A NEW VISION AND MISSION FOR Wesleyan University—Philippines have been formulated and adopted by Management and the Board of Trustees after a thorough and serious consideration of the new thrusts of the present administration underscoring the role of the United Methodist Church in the life of the institution. The shift from the old vision and mission to the new one was made possible during a two-day roadmapping seminar sponsored jointly by the Office of the President and the BOT held on November 5-6, 2009 at the HRIM Function Hall. Facilitated by invited guest lecturer and speaker Mr. Bing Ocampo, the group composed of deans, heads of units and several faculty members brainstormed on the subject identifying the components that should be included in the new Vision Mission without altogether altering the original. The old statement, according to the President has been “enriched, redefined, and streamlined to capture the essence not only of the Vision-Mission but that of the new University seal.

From the old vision “to seek the unity of piety and learning in human formation,” the new vision reads: “We envision God’s reign through a Christian institu-tion of learning inspired by Methodist traditions for the transformation of soci-ety.” Meanwhile, the former university mission states that “The university emphasizes academic excellence, forms Christian character and motivates commitment for Christian service and responsible citi-zenship and nation-building in the com-munity of nations.” The new Mission states:”To participate in the transformation of society through academic excellence and service sus-tained by Christian values.” ###

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Thanksgiving service... (From page 1) now facing the challenge of keeping the autonomous status the institution enjoys at the moment. He also acknowledged the legitimacy of the Wesleyan University – Philip-pines Faculty and Staff Association (WUPFSA) as the only labor union in WU-P, and reiterated that the Univer-sity is owned by the United Methodist Church (UMC). “To aid me carry on the task, I enlisted the help of men and women who I trust, and can move in sync with my plans and programs, thus facilitating accomplishments and improvements I have always wanted to happen,” he said. In concluding his speech, he reminded the faculty, staff and Management Team that as faithful stewards of God, “we were called to render Christian service to fellowmen especially to the students whom we vow to serve. Like-wise, we are expected to uphold the vision and the mission for which our dear Wesleyan University –Philippines was founded – a Christian institution of

learning which is instrumental in the transformation of society.” The president also asked the atten-dees to pray for a successful initial CBA negotiation meeting between the Management and the WUPFSA which took place immediately following the


THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DepEd) divisions of Cabanatuan City and Nueva Ecija, in cooperation with Wesleyan University – Philippines conducted a Teacher Induction Pro-gram (TIP) on April 19-23, 2010 at the WU-P Auditorium. The program was divided to plenary and parallel sessions. In the plenary sessions speakers in-cluded Dr. Renato S. Tan for Stan-dard Competencies in Mathematics, Education Supervisor Salome P. Manuel for Standard Competencies in Science, ES Velma G. Parungao for Standard Competencies in English, Prof. Gladys P. Mangiduyos for Criti-cal Thinking in Pedagogy, Dr. Cecilia V. Lucena for Critical Thinking/ Les

Wesleyan mentors on top of 2009 TOPM THREE WESLEYAN mentors were awarded the distinc-tion of being among this year’s Ten Out-standing PERAA (Private Education Retirement Annuity Association) Mem-bers or TOPM, in a ceremony held in the social hall of the Inter-Continental Hotel in Makati City on Octo-ber 22, 2009. Dr. Clarafe A. Gonza-les, director of the Research, Develop-ment and Productivity Office (RDPO) received 1st place in the administrative level while Prof. Jacinta P. Corpuz, principal of the High School Depart-ment was 2nd runner up in the teaching A category and Prof. Ruth C. Alfonso, a faculty of the College of Arts and

Sciences was 1st runner up in the teaching B category. WU-P was also awarded the Out-standing Participating Institution (OPI) for having produced the most number

The awardees. From left: Dr. Clarafe Gonzales, Prof. Ruth C. Alfonso, Prof. Jacinta P. Corpuz and President Manuel G. Palomo

The Wesleyan faculty and staff who participated in the thanksgiving.

WU-P, DepEd launch TIP

thanksgiving. After the President’s speech the cere-mony proceeded with prayers and reflection. Atty. Teodoro Pascua, chairman of the BOT, also delivered his Christian mes-sages in line with the anniversary. ###


CCJE dean, 2 others off to Cebu for F.I.L.E. Academy enhancement program to supplement the knowledge of par-ticipants in terms of firearms profi-ciency, method of instructions and technical enhancement. Later, each group attended a sociali-zation night at the F.I.L.E. Academy. The organizers also accompanied each group to different tourist spots in

College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) Dean Mario C. Rosete along with CCJE Lab Technician Dennis E. Alcantara and CCJE faculty member Marnie B. Gallardo went to Cebu City last April 9-25 to attend the Faculty Enhancement Program conducted by the Professional Academy of the Phil-ippines, also known as the Criminol-ogy Forensic Investigation and Law Enforcement Academy (F.I.L.E. Acad-emy). The academy held its annual pro-grams on Fingerprint Identification, Question Document, Forensic Ballis-tics, Polygraphy, Forensic Chemistry, and Forensic Police Photography . It featured a two-week hands-on train-ing to enhance and fully equip the technical skills of criminologists in terms of forensic matters, and also provided trainings on legal practice and court presentation which crimi-nologists may later undertake.

Dean Rosete enroled in the Polygra-phy program, while Mr. Alcantara took up Firearms Identification and Mr. Gal-lardo Fingerprint Identification. They also held a moot court in which every group was required to present at least one case scenario. There was set one expert witness, one party for the prosecution and another for the defense, simulating the case being presented in court. Mr. Alcantara and Mr. Gallardo acted as defense lawyers while Dean Rosete, out of 89 present-ers, was chosen expert witness. Mr. Alcantara and Mr. Gallardo also won 4th place at a firing com-petition at the NBI headquarters in Cebu City with an average of 92%. Dean Rosete missed the event due to a preparation for a moot court the following day. The training also included addi-tional seminars about Models of Teaching and a Range Officer Course

Dean Rosete attaching a polygraph to a test

Dean Eslao off to USA; visits HRM, BA student trainees

AS PART OF THE PARTNERSHIP agreement with Janus International Hospitality Student Exchange Program in cooperation with First Place Inc., CMA Dean Dr. Maridel V. Eslao visited some Business Administration and Hotel and Restaurant Management

students in the USA on May 7-13, 2010. Among Dr. Eslao’s key destinations was the King’s Dominion theme park in Rich-mond, Virginia, where BA students Martin Gatchalian and Bren Karlo Bulanan were assigned in merchan-dising and sales ar-eas on a 40-hour per week schedule. Meanwhile at the Holiday Inn in Cleve-land, Ohio, Dr. Eslao visited HRM trainees Dave Vicente, Kathe-r i n e B a lmo r e s ,

Godffrey Galicia, and Clark Brian Chico, who were assigned in the Food and Beverages and Housekeeping Departments. The trainees, she said were provided with fine accommodation, free meals

and duty uniforms, and a monthly in-come ranging from $2000 to $3000. Students were also allowed to avail of a second job provided that it does not interfere with their scheduled duties. Wesleyan On-the-Job trainees were also assigned in various institutions in the states of South Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio and Arizona. Under the program Work and Travel in the USA, a total of 47 students have been deployed for international On-the-Job trainings since its beginning in 2006. Likewise, the students were given a chance to tour the USA and mingle with other students from countries such as Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, etc. during off-duty periods. Dr. Eslao had earlier, visited Wesleyan’s HRM trainees in Singa-pore in October of 2009. ###

Dr. Eslao with HRM students in downtown Cleveland.

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DepEd, Wesleyan launches… (From page 2) son Planning Remodelling, Dr. Gener S. Subia for Constructivism, Prof. Ramon Valmonte on the Mother Tongue as Bridge to Multilingual Edu-cation, Dr. Nieves Paguagan for Classroom Management, and Dr. Beatriz G. Torno for NCBTS/TEDP/Experiential Learning Courses. Parallel lessons on Mathematics, Sci-ence and English were conducted by Dr. Gener S. Subia, Engr. Melquiades A. Guevarra, Dr. Erlinda F. Apostol and Prof. Anita M. Guevarra. The program received an excellent over-all evaluation. “The facilitators are very supportive. I’m hoping [for a] second Teachers’ Induction Program,” one of the evaluators said. “There should be another seminar like this. Every teacher should experience this seminar to get them on the right track of teaching,” another said. ###

Papers on biodiversity, climate change sought A CALL FOR RESEARCH PAPERS on biodiversity and climate change was launched jointly by the Commis-sion on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in pursu-ance of the Climate Change Act of 2009 and Executive Order No. 474 mandating higher education institu-tions (HEI) to update listings of Philip-pine biodiversity and create data bases. Papers are due for presentation at the International Conference on Biodiver-sity and Climate Change to be held in Manila in November 2010. Dr. Clarafe Gonzales, RDPO Director has made the announcement to all colleges. Takers of the call for papers will dwell on topics such as Impacts of Climate Change on Biodiversity af-fecting plants, corals, plankton, verte-brates and fish population; effects of climate change on ecosystems and habitats and many other related stud-ies. Abstracts of papers are due not later than June 15, 2010 and full text paper

shall have been submitted to the Con-ference Committee not later than July 15 this year. Dr. Gonzales said several are already in the process of developing the con-cepts and hope that their researches may find a space in the climate

Administration grants pre-BCS bonus COGNIZANT OF THE LOW PAY OF majority of the members of the rank and file especially the teaching personnel, the Management, through the initiative of the Board of Trustees and the University President, formed a committee to study the current situation and come up with a proposal to grant a salary upgrade to the University personnel. Initially assigned as the BCS Committee, the group comprised of HRDO Director Atty. Grace Ignacio and Dr. Leodegario David, Special Assistant to the President Expectacion Gonzales, WUPFSA repre-sentatives Corazon Gonzales and Melquiades Guevarra and Prof. Violeta Pitular first came up with a proposed enhanced salary structure which later became the basis for the granting of a pre-BCS bonus last December 2009. Such bonus served as a prelude to the implementation of the new salary struc-ture in June 2010. This was effected retroactive June 2009 to December of the same year. The second tranch of the pre-BCS bonus will

be given in June 2010 after which the new salary structure will take effect. In a memorandum dated January 4, 2010, the Office of the President speci-fied the guidelines on the implementa-tion of the pre-BCS bonus. It stated among others the following: basic sala-ries of employees as a result of the NSS shall only be effective starting June 1, 2005; said bonus shall be given in two tranches – June 1, 2009-December 2009 and January 2010-May 31, 2010, respectively; employees whose present basic salaries are noted to be higher than the BCS-adjusted salaries shall continue to receive their basic pay and as such were not entitled to any pre-BCS; the pre-BCS bonus shall have no effect on the following – retirement pay of those retiring from June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2010, 13th-month pay, overload pay, leave pay, SSS. PERAA and Pag-ibig premiums. Almost 75% of the total number of per-sonnel were favored by this initiative from the Management. ###

THE PRACTICE OF CONDUCTING the flag ceremony in the University which has long-been overlooked by past administrators is now being held regularly since October 2009. President Palomo saw the significance of honoring the flag in a monthly ritual in the university as the institution’s way of paying homage to our national s ymbo l a n d r em i n d i n g t h e constituency of their duties as Filipinos. The rites include the entrance of colors, highlighted by the singing of the national anthem, recitation of the “Panatang Makabayan,” “Panunumpa sa Watawat” and “Pagpupugay sa Watawat” and the singing of the Cabanatuan and Nueva Ecija

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Wesleyan pupils sweep Prov’l YMCA REPRESENTATIVES OF WU-P Elementary Department emerged over-all champions in the 2009 YMCA Provin-cial Academic Olympics held at the WU-P Auditorium last October 29. The group of Alexandra Nicole Sugay, Krizza Noryn Hidalgo and Seiji Kakuta topped the team quiz bee category while another trio composing of Phyllicia Gail Mercado, Jeoffrey Mhar Larua and Mi-chael Adrian Pagaduan champed the bible quiz bee. In the performing arts categories the troupe composed by Vincent Jahleel Santos, Gamaliel Paul Gonzales, John Ken Nishizawa, Joana Fernando, Mary Charish Riosa and Reynalyn Ingalla won first place in the hip-hop dance while Christopher Libiran came 3rd in the Awit (Song) category .


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HS, college journalists make it big at SPAM WU-P student-journalists headed by Genré (official student publication of the tertiary level) Editor-in-Chief Nico Isaias Rivera, along with The Wesleyanian (official student publication of the High School Department) staffers Drissa Mae Pascual and Hannah Febe Ruth Alfonso secured high places in the 3rd School Press Advisers’ Movement (SPAM) Na-tional Congress held in Tagaytay City on August 24-26, 2009. Rivera was 3rd place in the Sports Writ-

ing Category in English, while Pascual won 1st place in Sports Writing in Filipino and Alfonso won 2nd place in Opinion Writing in Filipino. “This is a good start for us, considering that our high school participants are neo-phytes” remarked Mr. Mark Alvin dela Cruz, adviser of The Wesleyanian. Prof. Ruth C. Alfonso, adviser of Genré, also expressed her delight as the cam-pus writers were able to give honor to the university once again. Meanwhile, Prof. Expectacion C. Gonza-les lectured on book writing in parallel sessions with press advisers. This is the first time SPAM had invited participants from the basic education department. The delegates were joined by OSA Di-rector, Dr. Priscila A. Santos. ###

Victory in their eyes. The participants with their coaches after the closing ceremony of the 2010 SPAM National Congress .

cation situations such as the school, church and community, among others. The program’s first-week plan consists of a diagnostic exam, school tour, group dynamics, discussion of family traditions, visitation to a Filipino family for socialization, a tea party, visitation to the mall or market using English as a vehicle of communication, swimming and game sports, community visit, and an optional weekend trip to a church of their choice. On the second week the students will tackle the different lifestyles of Filipi-nos, comparing them with those of the international students. They will also experience urban living including trips to the coffee shop, theater, and a visit to the community comprising of the urban poor. By the third week they will examine cultural traditions, the Philippine mass media, and welfare care. On the fourth and final week the par-ticipants will undergo internship and practicum in different offices followed by the evaluation of their perform-ances. ###

THE CENTER FOR REVIEW AND Lifelong Learning in cooperation with the Programs, Planning and Develop-ment Office (P3DO) introduces the WU-P Immersion Program to improve international students’ command of the English language this coming semes-ter. Under the supervision of P3DO Direc-tor Ms. Tess Diongson, the program is designed to enhance foreign students’ proficiency in the English language by exposing them to everyday situations where they are taught to initiate, man-age and lead common English conver-sation. Designed initially for Korean students, its methodology involves a combina-tion of classroom interaction, intern-ship and situational learning experi-ences aiming to effectively fast track the learning process and give the stu-dents a big boost in their level of confi-dence in using English as a second language. It also incorporates instruction about useful expressions such as proper greetings, leave-taking and others commonly used in diverse communi-

CRLL, P3DO to introduce immersion program for international students at Wesleyan

WU-P has opened Associate and Bachelor of Science courses in Ra-diologic Technology (ART and BSRT) with an enrolment of at least 15 stu-dents to begin classes in the associ-ate level this semester. The course was introduced along with the two-year Diploma in Mid-wifery. Graduates of the three-year ART may pursue one more year of studies to earn the degree of Bachelor of Sci-ence in Radiologic Technology (BSRT).

RadTech, Midwifery to open this semester


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WU-P, PNP signs MOA granting scholarship to PNP dependents in CCJE

PRESIDENT MANUEL G. PALOMO and PNP Provincial Director Ricardo C. Marquez signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on September 14, 2009 establishing the eligibility of all dependents of enlisted PNP officers and regular employees within Nueva Ecija to have a 50% discount at Wesleyan University-Philippines pro-vided that PNP dependents will enrol in the College of Criminal Justice Edu-cation (CCJE). The deal was witnessed by PNP offi-cers including Deputy Provincial Direc-tor Eduardo Soriano, CCJE Dean Mario C. Rosete, and Special Assis-tant to the President Prof. Expectacion Gonzales. The MOA was designed to provide a parallel support to allied bureaus of the government which will help the college by providing CCJE students

with agencies for On-the- Job Train-ings (OJT). PNP Provincial Office through its Pro-vincial Director assured that they shall provide for a venue for CCJE’s On-the-Job Trainees. WU-P extends and grants fifty percent (50%) tuition fee discounts to all legiti-mate children of organic/regular em-ployees of PNP who are residents of Nueva Ecjia and are living with their parents and depend on them for sup-port. To avail this, the PNP dependent must have a certification coming from the Office of the Provincial Director of Nueva Ecija. The PNP dependent must submit the certified true copy of marriage certifi-cate of the parents and certificate of live birth of dependent, which will be processed at the Office of the Provin-

cial Director or any of its duly-authorized representatives. The abovementioned documents should also be submitted to the Office of Student Affairs (OSA). The MOA has a duration of four (4) years (2009-2013). The students concerned can also avail other scholarships offered by the Uni-versity provided that they will comply with school policies. Applicants may refer to the Office of the PNP Provincial Director, Dean of the CCJE, or the OSA. Meanwhile, similar MOAs were signed between WU-P and the National Buerau of Investigation (NBI), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and the Bu-reau of Jail Management and Penol-ogy (BJMP). ###

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Concert for typhoon victims yields a shower of kindness

The “Kupkupan ng mga Ambag at Alay, Laang Itulong ng Grupong Wesleyan” or KAMALIG ng Wesleyan as it was going to be called, would aim to provide instant help, assistance and support to the disadvantaged at any moment when the need arises. The concert was fully supported by the Management and the Council of Deans and administrative heads. “In our small way we shall provide the avenue for others to share whatever they can and shall be the conduit of blessings to reach out to the recipi-ents,” Prof. Palomo said. He thanked the donors for their gener-osity and told them that the donations would reach all affected areas that needed them most. “Wesleyan shall be in the forefront of service to mankind and since you are a part of it, you shall always be our men and women in the threshold,” he affirmed. ###

WUP FACULTY, STAFF AND STU-dents jointly held a two-hour ‘For Life’s Sake’ concert to benefit the victims of Typhoon Ondoy on October 5, 2009 at Wesleyan University – Philippines. The cause has collected 167 sacks (a total of 1,267 bags), each containing a kilo of rice, 6 pieces of clothing, canned goods, noodles, water, medi-cines and cookies, along with a ran-dom number of mosquito nets, pairs of shoes and slippers, and detergent soaps. Relief operation was conducted on October 12, 13 and 14 in cooperation with the Asuncion Perez Memorial Center (APMC) — the Social Arm of the Philippines Central Conference — United Methodist Church. A shower of kindness Thirty-three sacks of relief goods were distributed to Brgy. Coadillo, Brgy. Sumacab and Brgy. San Josef Norte in Cabanatuan City; another 33 were also distributed to the victims in Ilalim ng Tulay, Dulong Tulay and Brgy. Ber-

ang in Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija; Brgy. Estrella, Brgy. Gandoz, Cabucbucan and Poblacion Norte in Rizal, Nueva Ecija got 34 sacks, while Del Pilar St., Cabanatuan City with 15 families got two. Refugees of Rosales, Pangasinan received 65 sacks care of D.S. Arte-mio and Rev. Jojo Marzan. Pasig, Marikina, Taguig and other af-fected areas in the National Capital Region also received donations. Relief distribution was facilitated by APMC Director Merlinda Sebastian with Bishop Lito Tangonan, District Superintendents Nomer Lasco, Bene-dicto Dulay and Apolinario Cunanan along with WESCOP Director Susan Bustamante and Dr. Corazon Cleto. A ‘kamalig’ of blessings President Palomo spoke at the event, saying that the concert is WU-P’s ini-tial activity towards a bigger plan of a continuing pooling of donations which would be housed in a “kamalig.”

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Since then, WU-P has consistently produced TOSP nominees who made it through the regional stage. Organized by the RFM Foundation in cooperation with the Commission on Higher Education, National Bookstore, The Rotary Club of Makati Central and RFM Group of Companies, the TOSP is a program that annually recognizes youths for academic excellence, pro-lific leadership, diverse involvement within the community and good mor-als. Nominees were sent from hun-dreds of academies, colleges and uni-versities across the country. Prominent TOSP awardees include the late Senator Raul Roco and wife Sonia, Presidential Adviser on Culture and Arts Secretary Cecil Guidote-Alvarez, world-class soprano Evelyn Mandac, Bishop Antonio Ledesma SJ, Ayala Foundation President Victoria Pineda-Garchitorena, lawyer and veteran broadcaster Ricardo Puno, Jr., former IBP president Atty. Jose Aguila Grapilon and AIM Asst. Director Pam-ela Gracia-Asis. ###

Valiente

FRESH GRADUATES MCDARYL B. Valiente and Karen Hudencial man-aged to get through the regional stage in the 2010 search for the Ten Out-standing Students of the Philippines (TOSP) after a lengthy screening proc-ess which concluded on April 23 in San Fernando, Pampanga. Valiente, a graduate of BS Nursing and Hudencial, a graduate of BS in Accountancy were included among dozens of other finalists who survived the Regional elimination, therefore qualifying for the national level to be held in Manila some time in June. They are now qualified for the national level where they would undergo a se-ries of screenings and interviews. The final ten will be announced on the day of the awarding in Malacañan Pal-ace with the president of the Philip-pines personally handing the plaque of recognition and Medal of Honor to the awardees. WU-P has produced the first TOSP awardee in Central Luzon when Jerome M. Dayao (BSN ’06) was cho-sen one of the top ten students in 2006.

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finalist in the Best Practices in Research category. Also Dr. Gonzales was elected Coordinator for Central Luzon, making Wesleyan the center for Region III of HEI- members comprising the Philippine Association of Institutions of Research (PAIR) which has sponsored ICHER. ###

Central Luzon State Uni-versity presented their co-authored paper entitled “Katiwalian.” A second paper was written by Dr. Gonzales, Lorna Joson, Ali Mamaclay and Dr. Gener Subia entitled “Salawikaing Pinoy: Salaming Pangkasay-sayan, Gabay Pangkabu-hayan.”

Finally, at International Conference on Higher Education Research (ICHER) last April 28-30 in Vigan City Dr. Gonza-les’s “Productivity through Research and Publication: The WUP Story” and Engr. Rommel Simbu-lan’s “Tech-FM Radio: Instruction and Research from a ‘Studio Booth’” (presented in digital-video for-mat) were published in the Book of Ab-stracts edited by the conference organiz-ers. Engr. Simbulan’s research became

ASIDE FROM HAVING PARTICIPATED in regional research conferences spon-sored by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Central Lu-zon Industry Energy and Research De-velopment Consortium (CLIERDEC), Wesleyan faculty and staff researchers saw action in national and international gatherings last school year. At the National Research Forum last July 29-31 at Filamer Christian College in Roxas City, Dr. Clarafe Gonzales, WU-P research director read a paper enti-tled “From Project Proposals to Schol-arly Journals: The Wesleyan Story.” At another national seminar sponsored by the Pambansang Samahan ng Siko-lohiyang Pilipino (PSSP) last November 19 to 21 at Miriam College in Quezon City, two papers were delivered center-ing on the theme “Pera, Negosyo at Si-kolohiya: Pwede bang Magsama?”

Dr. Anselmo Lupdag and Dr. Priscila Santos of WU-P and Jay Santos of the

Wesleyan faculty, staff researchers stand tall at nat’l, int’l conferences

Dr. Gonzales (center) with Engr. Simbulan (in white barong) during the 2010 ICHER in Vigan.

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The affair was witnessed by Prof. Gladys T. Mangiduyos, OIC dean of the College of Education, Prof. Mildred T. Ancheta, principal of the Elemen-tary Department, Mrs. Zenaida F. Del Rosario, Wesleyan SHARE board member, Dr. Jonathan M. Salting, Wesleyan SHARE auditor, Rev. Jose M. Flores, university chaplain, along with the S H A R E f a c u l t y , staff, par-ents and pupils. M a ’ a m Pura said she was inspired to c o n t i n u e their sup-port to the S H A R E c h i l d r e n and to the program as a whole.

She took a look at the newly reno-vated classrooms and was amazed that WU-P has been able to produce beautiful classrooms with such a “small amount” of money. She also admired the Elementary De-partment’s quality of teaching, citing the pupil ’s lessons as being “advanced”. ###

SHARE thanks Cabanatueño donor, LA-based association A SPECIAL CONVOCATION IN honor of Mrs. Pura Gabriel-Dumandan, president of Cabanatuan City Association in Los Angeles, Cali-fornia was held at the university cour-tesy of the administrators of the Sup-port for the Handicapped and Rehabili-tation through Education (SHARE) Program on November 9, 2009. Mrs. Dumandan was accompanied by her brother Bong, sisters Minnie and Lita and brother-in-law Dante de Mesa. The association donated for the reno-vation of SHARE classrooms. Members of the association include United States-based WU-P alumni such as Mr. Eliseo Garcia, Mrs. Aurora Piedad-Garcia, Mrs. Ellen Pascual-Serrano and husband Bob. President Manuel G. Palomo gave his words of welcome and gratitude to the visitors. From left: Ms. Lita de Mesa, Prof. Mildred Ancheta, Mrs. Elizabeth Seranilla,

Mrs. Purificacion Dumandan, Prof. Manuel Palomo, Mr. Bong Gabriel, and Rev. Jose Flores.

RadTech, Midwifery to open… (From page 5) A professional in ART/BSRT is eligible for employment in hospitals and medi-cal centers tasked with the operation of radiologic equipment. The WU-P General Hospital uses the most modern equipments in Computer Tomography Scanning, DSA Interven-tional Radiology, and Cardiac Catheri-zation, along with a Diagnostic X-ray machine and a Nuclear Medicine Unit. WU-P is the only school that offers ladderized curriculum program for BSRT. Also, it is the only university which can arrange for graduates’ Rad-Tech Board Examination in any US state to be taken locally, and will qual-ify successful examinees to practice their preferred area. ###

Flag-raising ceremony... (From page 4) marches, Wesleyan Hymn and “Bayan Ko” as the concluding song. The event was made more significant by the presence of a guest speaker during each event who shared the revered moment with the students, faculty and staff. Prominent personalities who have graced the ocassion since October last year were NE Senior Police Supt. Ricardo Marquez of PNP, Governor Aurelio Umali, Mayor Alvin Vergara, General Irineo Espino of the 7th Infantry Division, AFP, Schools Division Supt. Of Cabanatuan City Malcolm Garma and CHED III Regional OIC Director Maria Consolacion D. Cristobal. Held once a month, usually on the first Monday, about a thousand join the activity at the University Gym. ###

CCJE dean, 2 others... (From page 3)

Cebu City such as the Taoist Temple, the Lapu-lapu Shrine, the Danao Fire-arms Factory, the APO Cement Indus-try, and a trip to watch the Cebu Danc-ing Inmates. A graduation was held at Prince Hotel, Cebu City, and was attended by re-tired Judge Regalado Maambong, who was former Napolcom Region 7 officer and senatorial candidate at the 2010 elections. The academy is accredited by CHED and was well-known for its remarkable contribution in the field of criminology. “Each one of us was grateful and de-lighted for having this rare opportunity to be part of this premier education for criminologists. We look forward for possible trainings like this in the near future,” Mr. Gallardo said.###

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CCD inaugurates new landscaped playground THE NEWLY LANDSCAPED PLAY-ground and wading pool, and newly-built nipa hut of the Center for Child Development were inaugurated last August 14, 2009. The ceremony began with the song for young children “Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God,” after which Presi-dent Manuel G. Palomo, OIC Dean Gladys Mangiduyos of the College of Education, and CCD Supervisor Lucille Grace C. Hilario proceeded with the cutting of the ribbon. The ceremonial dedication was led by Rev. Abraham E. Natividad. The CCD Teachers, Pupils and Par-ents were very happy as they threw grains all over the play ground as a symbol of thanksgiving to God for the safe and beautiful recreational area for children.###

Wesleyan mentors... (From page 2) of outstanding PERAA members in their respective categories. The uni-versity was represented by President Manuel G. Palomo. With the theme “Unchanging Focus on Retirement: PERAA is here for the long term,” the ceremony was in line with the 37th founding of the PERAA. WU-P’s three awardees bested a thou-sand entries from around the country in a process which consisted of rigid screenings and interviews. The win-ners received cash prizes, insurance coverage and special trophies. ###

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Wesleyan pupils sweep ... (From page 5) The champions will represent Nueva Ecija in the North Luzon Regional YMCA Academic Olympics to be held in Dagu-pan this November. The pupils were coached by Alfredo Esteban Jr., Emelita Urbano, Crystalyn Galindo, Sharon Cabico, Marilou Sta. Ana and Daniel Figlio. ###

values learned in school and avoid becoming similar to “some govern-ment officials who are graduates of Harvard, yet have been divesting the government of millions of pesos through unscrupulous means.” The host of the famed ABS-CBN pro-gram “Rated K” egged graduates to become dreamers like her husband Senator Mar Roxas who, according to her also “dreams of serving the coun-try.” Senator Roxas, who ran for vice presidency under the Liberal Party ticket. Meanwhile, Philippine Regulations Commission (PRC) Commissioner Leonila Faire was guest speaker at the first Nursing Commencement Exer-cises held last April 7. She addressed more than 700 Nursing graduates, which number was bigger than all the courses combined in a general com-mencement program. ###

NOTED ABS-CBN TV AND RADIO broadcaster Korina Sanchez-Roxas was commencement speaker during the University’s 63rd Commencement Exercises held last April 8 at Plaza Acacia. Sanchez-Roxas, better-known as Korina, spoke before the combined group of graduates from various col-leges except for the College of Nurs-ing which held a separate commence-ment rites the day before. Korina, whose arrival was delayed for about an hour due to a previous meet-ing spoke very briefly about the signifi-cance of graduation in the life of a stu-dent. She also warned graduates to be wary of the new world they are about to enter because according to her it was not as beautiful as people think it to be. She also encouraged them to keep the

Korina is 63rd commencement speaker; Nursing holds separate graduation rites

“THE GRADERS,” THE OFFICIAL student publication of the WU-P Ele-mentary Department was chosen the Best School Paper of the Year for the third consecutive year while five of its editors and staffers also emerged win-ners in their respective categories dur-ing the 2009 Division Schools Press Conference at the Honorato C. Perez, Sr. Memorial Science High School on October 15-17, 2009. “The Graders” was judged Best in News Page, Best in Feature Page, Best in Sports Page, Best in Layout and 1st runner-up in the Editorial Page. It was also declared the Best School Paper for bracket A – English in the Division of Cabanatuan City for the third time. Among the winning members of the publication were Editor-in-Chief Jeof-

frey Mhar Larua who secured second places in Editorial Writing and Feature Writing (both English); Phyllicia Gail Mercado who was third place in fea-ture Writing English; Kryzza Noryn Hidalgo who was also third in Editorial Writing in English; Alexandra Nicole Sugay who landed fourth place in Copyreading and Headline Writing in English; and Vincent Jahleel Santos, also fourth place in photojournalism in Filipino. Their radio broadcasting team was proclaimed Best in Infomercial Award. The group was ranked second over-all champion in the individual writing con-tests. Mr. Alfredo M. Esteban, Jr. was the coach of the campus journalists and adviser of “The Graders.” ###

For the third time

“The Graders” is Best School Paper of the Year

many cars he owns or what his worth is in Dollars or Euros, but also on intangi-ble possessions synonymous with his name. A man of success is known for his integ-rity, faithfulness, lawfulness, and a sense of justice. He is counted as a friend not only by his colleagues in the business but in the communities of the poor and the needy, of the less privileged, the underprivi-leged, and the marginalized. He is concerned with his environment, supporting the cause for its preservation and restitution. A man of success is an honorable man who places the interest of his country above that of others. His love for his country is apparent and evident. He may be leaving it for a while and work abroad, but distance or being away from it is of no consequence. He gets himself involved in matters that affect the keep-ing of the peace and order of his nation. The forthcoming election will test his integrity as a voter, his vigilance as a concerned citizen and his resolution not to be cheated by his own government. Soon you shall trek the path towards the fulfillment of your dreams. You are on the threshold of something undefined yet exciting enough to create that ripple of excitement, apprehension and hesitation in you. You might ask yourself: “Am I ready for the world outside? “Is my college training enough to allow me to with whatever comes my way?” “Shall I be able to get a job immedi-ately?” “In a highly competitive world, where do I stand and what are my chances?” “Who will help me go through this bewil-dering episode in my life?” Jittery about the future? Never fear, my dear Wesleyans. Being afraid should not at all get you out of focus. Instead, the feeling of uneasi-ness should catapult you to a posture of

activity, energy and vigor. Do not forget that you came from Wesleyan University – Philippines, crafted well, honed to be-come the revered leaders of the trusty followers of tomorrow. You were pre-pared for a global village where new ideas abound, where opportunities criss-cross with challenges, where obstacles deter your way, and where falsehood may appear like they’re truths. With globalization, the world becomes smaller and smaller, making everything within your reach. Never have there been lots of opportunities for young peo-ple as well as the adults to access infor-mation so easily, ready for consumption and utilization by the bold and the dar-ing. In a highly globalized village of chances and prospects, I assure you my dear Wesleyans that you are ready for it because we made sure you are equipped and armed to face the future with confidence, with clarity of purpose and with high resolve to make a differ-ence. I would surmise that your deepest fear may not be because you are inadequate. Your real fear is that you, maybe, are powerful beyond measure. Often, it is our light rather than our darkness that frightens us most. Being in the light is a gargantuan task, so huge we are over-whelmed and engulfed in fear. Did it dawn on you that getting a college education is a big responsibility? To whom much is given, much is expected. All eyes are focused on the one who is most likely to succeed, to accomplish and to bring glory to them all because he got an education. That, my dear graduates, is a challenge you will have to face sooner or later. It may fire you up, inspire you, push you to your limits. Or it may frighten you to your wits, make you recede or withdraw, and give up when you have not even started. More people will place their bets on you now, give you some years to prove yourself; give themselves some years to prove they are right. Take one step at a time, take big leaps if necessary, and take small steps towards your future. Take the road that is least taken or not taken at all. It maybe at the

WAS IT THE PHILOSOPHER Aristotle who said that “education is the best provision for old age”? These words of wisdom coming from a prominent figure in 322 BC was dwelling on some philosophy that up to now is still very relevant, pertinent and germane to man’s existence. However, let me add to what he had conveyed, not nec-essarily contradicting his wisdom: “What education provides for is here and now and in the future. Growing old is immi-nent, but why wait for the sunset when one can make hays at his most sunny days?” Education is a timeless and priceless possession that never goes out of style. It begins when life begins but does not end when life ends. The remarkable messages and significance of education remain even when man himself per-ishes. From 223 BC up to now, man is saying the same thing – education never ceases and if there is one thing that will carry you through fortunate and unfortu-nate encounters, it is knowledge, skills, values and faith in God made available to you through the right and proper edu-cation. Togas and diplomas are symbols of completing one important phase in your life, yet someone in the distant past said that after graduation your schooling may be over, but education continues. When you think it is over, the truth is, it isn’t over yet. After graduation, you shall be busy preparing for your respective board examination. We all believe that the culmination of your four or five years of college life will only be meaningful and significant when you successfully hur-dled the dreaded licensure examination. However, making it or not, passing it with flying color or simply passing it for the sake of passing, the fact remains that there’s a new world out there to be conquered. When you embark on that new life, I hope you will not only think of economic prosperity as your main goal. Man’s success is not only measured in terms of how much money he has in the banks, or how big a house he has built, or how

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Your Future in Good Hands

(The President’s graduation message at WU-P Ma. Aurora, Aurora, April 6, 2010)

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A POPULAR DEBATE GOING ON FOR many years concerns whether to pertain to the members of the WU-P community (Management, staff, faculty and stu-dents) as “Wesleyanians” or simply as “Wesleyans.” “Wesleyans” argue that the word “Wesleyanian” is redundant in its appli-cation of the endonymic suffix –ian added to the already-suffixed proper noun Wesley. Case in point is Mr. Jerome Dayao’s article which appeared in the 2005-2006 edition of Genré maga-zine, in which he mentioned in passing the inappropriateness of the term “Wesleyanian,” among other redundan-cies in the English language. Others cite that all institutions around the world named after Wesley use the term “Wesleyan” instead of “Wesleyanian” when referring to its students and per-sonnel. On the other hand, “Wesleyanians” point out that since the term “Wesleyan” as a name of the institution becomes in itself a proper noun, the suffix -ian may be added when pertaining to the members of the institution. According to Prof. Ramon Valmonte of the College of Arts and Sciences “Wesleyanian” is used “probably to distinguish the students from the school. ‘Wesleyan’ (adj.) modi-fies/describes the school and ‘Wesleyanian’ (n.) identifies the students of the ‘Wesleyan school.’” It could be said that “Wesleyanian” is a nonstandard word (just like “irregardless” and “subliminable”) which, because of being widely-used by many “Wesleyanians” for decades, can no longer be considered a new coinage but qualified itself as a part of WU-P’s regu-lar vocabulary, the same when US Presi-dent Warren Harding’s buzzword “normalcy” entered common usage. The editor of your Updates leaves the matter open for discussion among the WU-P community. However, for this and other succeeding issues we will be using the term “Wesleyan” merely to obey one of the main pillars of journalism – brevity. Whenever the term “Wesleyan” is written it will be used in the same sense as “Wesleyanian.” It’s for you to decide or to debate which name suits more appro-priately. Anyway, “a rose by any other name still smells as sweet.” A Wesleyan, by any other name is still synonymous with achievement. ###

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good hands—your own. Life is what you make it after listening intently to God’s whispers of direction and guidance. Then, you can never go wrong. As you journey through clear paths and labyrinths, through wide roads and nar-row ones, through endless highways and dead ends, never forget that you have been lucky to have a family that unceas-ingly supports and loves you, a school like Wesleyan which trained you intellec-tually, spiritually and socially, a peer group who shared good and bad times with you, a community of worshippers who nourishes your spiritual wanting and One God who made all things possible. When you leave the gateway of this be-loved institution, take with you every-thing you have acquired from it. Take them to your next point of destination. Influence others to do better. Make yourself the role model. Every learning added to your reservoir of knowledge should be utilized to benefit your family, you fellowmen and your country.###

Bare Thoughts… (From page 10) end of the road where you find what you’re seeking. Do not be afraid to commit mistakes, they are inevitable. A lot of learning comes from the commission of errors and eventually rectifying them. You have never learned when the errors done were not recognized and corrected. Admit that you have made a mistake. That’s humility unparalleled. You have to start making your mark, a mark that will reverberate anywhere in the four corners of the world. My only request is when that mark is shaped and outlined, we wish to see clearly the em-blem of your Alma Mater unmistakably distinct, unmistakably bearing that stamp of a Wesleyan-Methodist tradition we are all so proud of. The attainment of a desired future lies in

Creating Beautiful Music Together, Is that Hard to Do?

THINGS JUST DON’T HAPPEN. We, the People make them happen. And when they do, it is not because luck is on our side, but because, we saw to it that things should come to pass the way we intended them to be. We make things happen for a pur-pose. On the road to accomplishment, a good leader paves the way for a smoother and a conducive work envi-ronment. However, it is also a mark of good leadership, if that leader is able to surmount the odds of the job with the help and support of his subordi-nates. At Wesleyan, all it needs to attain that elusive industrial peace and unity of purpose are people who look at the same direction and working towards one ultimate goal. They are them-selves team players who make the load lighter simply because they are in sync with one another in pushing and pulling to ensure that the pieces all fit perfectly to create a desired whole. Needless to say, it is a given that a coordinated and matched movement

may not always be achieved as there are a few who go out of tune because they are driven by a different motive-mostly personal and self-serving. In a community where unity and one-ness of purpose and intention is a must and should be primordial, playing one’s part willingly and with utmost commitment necessitates forgetting one’ personal agenda for the interest of the greater number. When one sets aside selfish intention and the concept of personal grandeur, it is easier to accept that he is simply a part and not the totality of things. The wholeness of a person is not measured in terms of the beauty of the face nor the excellence of one’s mind, rather, it is in his body’s ability to com-municate to its various parts to move in unison, perform a task with the grace of rhythmic musicality of notes to create one delightful melody. Then life becomes more beautiful, and brokenness --- now a thing of the im-mediate past. Now that’s not hard to do. Or is it? ###

WU-P by any other name By Prof. Expectacion C. Gonzales

October 2009-APRIL 2010 WU-P IN PICTURES

Faculty and Staff Dinner and Recognition Night

February 17, 2010

Alumni celebrate reunion at mountain resort The annual alumni homecoming of WU-P differed from the usual partying. This year they held their reunion ina mountain resort in Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija last February 20. Attended by about 200 alumni, the whole day affair was led by the WU-P Alumni Association, Inc. (WUPAAI) president Dr. Proceso T. Domingo who coordinated the event along with the Office of Alumni Affairs (OAA). Activities include swimming, videoke singing, Bingo Social, raffles and lunch. The activity was sposored by the OAA.

See you next year!

12 WESLEYAN UPDATES The Wesleyan alumni having a good time at the Stone-8 Resort in Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija.

We’ve got K. Veteran TV and radio journalist and then-vice presidential aspirant Mar Roxas’s better-half Korina Sanchez is flanked by Wesleyan fans in this April 8 photo as she arrives in the campus to speak before this year’s graduates.

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United Methodist Church Bishop Emerito P. Nacpil (left photo, second from left), former BOT member Atty. Rodolfo Beltran (left photo, third from left) and Global Board of Higher Education Secretary General Ken Yamada (right photo, in blue poloshirt) and Director Jerome King Del Pino (in maroon) pay a visit to the president in this April 20 photo.

All-out sorties. Some of the 2010 aspirants for national positions ticked Wesleyan among their key campaign destinations. Among them were Lakas-Kampi-CMD’s Gilbert Teodoro, Ang Kapatiran Party’s JC delos Reyes, Bagumbayan’s Dick Gordon, and his running mate’s (Bayani Fernnado) wife Maritess Fernando, and Liberal Party senatorial candidate Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel.

Photo from

Manny Amador

Sharing from the other side of the world. The Wehrman father and daughter team (fourth and second from left), long-time benefactors of WU-P, visited from the USA to take a look at the campus. Also is the picture are WU-P Chaplain Rev. Jose M. Flores (first from left), Special Asssitant to the President Prof. Expectacion Gonzales (third from left), President Manuel G. Palomo and Architect Rodrigo Lagman.

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List of 2010 Academic Awardees • Dianne P. Capinding (BSED) - Cum Laude

• Karen D. Hudencial (BSACCTY) - Cum Laude

• Maritess C. Angeles (BSACCTY) - Cum Laude

• Mc Daryl B Valiente (BSN) - Cum Laude

• Levy Richard B. Isidro (AB) - Cum Laude

• Karen Vi A. Muncal (BSN) - Cum Laude

• Rhea Faye B. Casabar (BSN) - Cum Laude

• Karen Lorraine R. Acosta (BSN) - Cum Laude

• Maria Nica H. Roxas (BSN) - Cum Laude

• Bianca N. Jimenez (BSN) - Cum Laude

• Shyla Jane P. Ilagan (BSN) - Cum Laude

• Michelle Anne G. Montes (BSN) - Cum Laude

• Ron Meinard B. Testado (BSN) - Cum Laude ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD FROM SGV AND CO. FOR THE TOP ACCOUNTANCY GRADUATE:

• Karen D. Hudencial

LEADERSHIP AWARD • Mc Daryl B. Valiente (BSN) • Rose Ann A. Miguel (AB) • Cesar D. Castillo, Jr. (BSN) • James Timothy G. Capule (BSCS) • Ryan Carl DP. Mazo (BSN) • Katherine Faye M. Sariente (BSACCTY) • Emmanuel M. Reyes (BSCS) • Mark Joseph V. Vitalista (BSCrim) • Genesis L. Villaflor (BSCS) • Jimmy D. Basinga (BSCrim) • Michael Junie Z. Delos Santos (BSCOE) SGV LEADERSHIP AWARD • John Jonathan S. Bucat (BSACCTTY) JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR • Nico Isaias D. Rivera (BSN) WRITERS OF THE YEAR • Romycar T. Lucas (AB) • Ryan M. Amolo (BSECE) AYALA YOUNG LEADER AND OUTSTANDING JPIAN • Karen D. Hudencial (BSACCTY) BEST IN CLINICAL PRACTICE • Mc Daryl B. Valiente (BSN) BEST IN COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING • Rhea Faye B. Casabar (BSN)

2010 Special Awards

DEPORTMENT • Cesar D. Castillo, Jr. (BSN) FIELD PRACTICE/PRACTICUM/OJT/STUDENT TEACH-ING • John Alvin V. Seradoy (BSED) • Alvin S. Estabillo (BEEd) • Arjay V. Gonzales (BSCS) • Raymond DS Marcelo (AB) • Mabeth P. Urgente (BSSW) • Raquel DF. De Guzman (BSSW) • Jayson A. Cabuhat (BSCrim) • Beverly Ann M. Protacio (BSCrim) • Grant F. Manuel (BSECE) • Michael Junie Z. delos Santos (BSCOE) • Raymond F. Fernando (BSECE) • Tommy L. Lee (BSACCTY) • Arlyn B. Bautista (BSC) • Janine V. Alcantara (BSC) • Jocelyn M. Matias (BSHRM) SERVICE AWARD • John Alvin V. Seradoy (BSEd) • Alvin S. Estabillo (BEEd) • Mark Lester Q. Cabling (BSN) Service (Student Assistants) • Jomarc P. Lamorena (BSC) • Cecilia M. Tadeo (BSC) • Jasmin V. Jose (BSC) • Joanaroma F. Mendoza (BSC) • Aiza B. Gavina (BSC) CULTURAL • Lucky Darl Amor N. Matias (BSN) • Michelle S. Nepomuceno (BSN) • Nolland Frey M. Pabula (BSN) • Sarah Joy U. Guinto (BSN) • Levy Richard B. Isidro (AB) • Marie Rose M. Ison (BSC) • Mark Aldwyn V. Queddeng (BSC) • Timothy James G. Capule (BSCS) ATHLETE OF THE YEAR • Gizelle Q. Berber (BSN) LOYALTY AWARD • Lovela Carla A. Sta. Maria (BSHRM) • Annalyn P. Bonotan (BSHRM) • Jeffrey G. Manuel (BSHRM) • Gerald P. Placido (BSHRM) • Rose Ann P. Placido (BSHRM) • Cherry May P. Ricio (BSHRM) • Marjorie Anne G. Salvador (BSHRM) • Abigail S. Manalo (BSC) • Ronilo P. Santiago (BSC) • Kristine Bernadette L. Abiog (BSC) • Joanaroma F. Mendoza (BSC) • Venerson R. Pitular (BSC)

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• Angela T. Po (BSC) • Jeram Carl S. Santos (BSC) • Xylynn Mirvz L. Aleta (BSN) • Krizia Marie S. Ramirez (BSN) • Cheenee Laurene B. Rana (BSN) • Bryan Glenn B. Alcantara (BSN) • Arvin B. Almario (BSN) • Marjorie Ann P. Ayroso (BSN) • Kersey R. Bantug (BSN) • Kathleen Jade G. Bautista (BSN) • Shiela May A. Bayubay (BSN) • Arcel Joseph D. Bugayong (BSN) • Regina B. Bulawit (BSN) • Charmaine Angela P. Cabana

(BSN) • Jordan J. Cruz (BSN) • Clarisa S. dela Cruz (BSN) • Shalom B. dela Cruz (BSN) • Rechel Ann L. Espiritu (BSN) • Joseph Anthony F. Fajardo (BSN) • Danica Lyn U. Fernando (BSN) • Rufert Lyndon C. Fernando (BSN) • Irah Lynne V. Franco (BSN) • Maurice P. Gomez (BSN) • Eljayne Anne T. Gonzales (BSN) • Jessica Anne M. Gutierrez (BSN) • Aiko K. Ito (BSN) • Jun-Jay M. Laugo (BSN) • Mocetti S. Mariano (BSN) • Ferdinand M. Martin, Jr. (BSN) • Love Joy R. Miguel (BSN) • Ephraim M. Ozarraga (BSN) • Patrick Henry S. Pajarillaga (BSN) • John Christian R. Palomo (BSN) • Patrick Henry P. Panahon (BSN) • Carlo Angelo S. Perez (BSN) • Lorraine Kuh R. Plaza (BSN) • Zeus Mark Zandro A. Reguyal

(BSN) • John Jasson DP. Reyes (BSN) • Roldan S. Rufino (BSN) • Karissa Anne P. Ruz (BSN) • Francis S. Sagcal (BSN) • Bernadeth I. Santiago (BSN) • Patrick E. Soriano (BSN) • Mark-len DF. Tamayo (BSN) • Ron Ron J. Tiatco (BSN) • Karen Anne A. Trinidad (BSN) • Marianne DJ. Valdellon (BSN) • Melany D. Villaroman (BSN) • Yael B. Viloria (BSN) • Rutchelle Bing P. Zapatero (BSN) • Dao, Jay-Pee A. (BSCS) • Palad, Jose III B. (BSCS) • Dimaliwat, Marvin Christopher M.

(BSECE)

2010 Special Awards... (From page 14)

Gold and glory for culinary geniuses WU-P HRM STUDENTS PARTICI- pated in the Regional Culinary Com-petition held at the Mimosa Golf and Country Club in Clark Field, Pam-panga on September 23-26, 2009. In the Fruits and Vegetable Carving category, Sherilyn Dicen and Marco Angelo Soriano received the gold medal with a cash prize of P7,500.00. Meanwhile in Creative Cooking, Renz Marlou Garcia, Rhiezel Elleine Astil-lazo and Freddie Boy San Pedro won silver with a cash prize worth P 9,000.00. The students were accompanied by their faculty coaches Mrs. Michelle E. Tangonan and Mr. Phylbert Radyl Bello. WU-P’s College of HRM (now merged with the College of Business Admini-stration and Accountancy) has been a consistent winner for two consecutive years. The competition is an annual event organized by HRM schools and uni-versities around Region III. This year, the school’s entries include the Fruit and Vegetable Carving, Crea-tive Cooking, and Patisserie. ###

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NEGOTIATION FOR A NEW Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Management and WUPFSA, the recognized labor union in the University has commenced last April 27. Sitting in the Management panel are BOT members, Usec. Narciso Nieto as chairman, Dr. Proceso Domingo, co-chair, SAP Expectacion Gonzales, spokesperson, Atty. Grace Ignacio, Atty. Ma. Cristina Valdriz, Mrs. Pastora Rosale, secreatry for Management, CFO Franklin Vicencio with alternate Auditor Emanuel Bulaklak and Dr. Maridel Eslao with alternate Dean Mario Rosete as members. WUPFSA is represented by Prof. Corazon Gonzales, chair; Engr. Melquiades Guevarra, spokesperson; Prof. Eufemia Ayro, Engr. Gorgonia Aquino, Engr. David Parong, Mrs. Liza Banak, secretary, Prof. Serwin Matias, Ma. Teresita Madjos and Mr. Herminio Campo, members. Mr. Tom Semana acts as paralegal adviser. In its initial meeting following the anniversary thanksgiving, both parties agreed to adopt a set of groundrules which will govern a smooth and cordial negotiation process. WUPFSA has provided Management its proposal containing both political and economic provisions viewed as beneficial to its members and other covered employees. Likewise, Management, in turn submitted to WUPFSA its proposal and counter-proposal. Both panels have already agreed on some provisions including June 1, 2010 as the effectivity date of the implementation. It may be mentioned that a moratorium on the negotiation has been reached when the present Management and BOT requested WUPFSA to allow them to put things in order first. The date agreed upon by both parties to sit down and seriously negotiate was April 2010. ###

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The Philippines was one of the 30 coun-tries chosen to host the series of world camp events this year. The RP leg was themed “Challenge.Change.Cohesion.” A previous world camp was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil last February 21-24, while another leg following Manila was held in St. Petersburg, Russia from May 10 to 13. IYF world camps will also be held in Cambodia, Thailand, Mongolia, Jamaica, Mexico, USA, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, before hosting goes to African countries Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Rwanda and Zambia. The last three legs will be held in Bu-rundi, India and Myanmar, despite politi-cal instability in the Southeast Asian military republic. “This year’s World Camp became not only an opportunity for cultural inter-change but also a chance to forge bonds of friendship between us youths from different countries. We knew that we differed in language but soon we dis-covered that we shared the same spirit of friendship and camaraderie that defy walls and boundaries,” Santos said.

TWENTY-THREE MEMBERS OF THE International Youth Fellowship of Wesleyan participated in the Philippine leg of the 2010 IYF World Camp held last May 3-8 at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City. Led by chapter president Edwin B. San-tos, the WU-P youth volunteers joined 500 other university students and spec-tators coming from around the world. At the same event, Santos was ap-pointed president of the IYF General Alumni in the Philippines. Aside from workshops, the six-day affair also showcased diverse cultural presen-tations by talented world-class Korean performers such as the Gracias Choir , the Righteous Stars, the L’echo, and Rio Montaña. The Gracias Choir chanted the national song Ang Bayan Ko, and Rio Montaña gave singing lessons to some youth vol-unteers. The audience and youth volunteers also indulged themselves on a Christmas Cantata performed on the fourth day. A pool of speakers, which included IYF

Founder and Chief Advisor Ock-Soo-Park, GMA 7 president Atty. Felipe Go-zon, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig President and former Ambassador Rosalinda Tirona, and WU-P President Manuel G. Palomo graced the event as lecturers and guest speakers. President Palomo delivered a well-applauded speech on “True Leadership” on May 6. The initial friendship between WUP and IYF resulted in the forging of partnership between the two organiza-tions. Likewise, the president , together with Atty. Gozon and Ambassador Tirona, was appointed Philippine adviser of IYF. On the same occasion, President Palomo was invited by IYF founder and adviser Pastor park to attend the Korean World Camp in July. The event was organized by IYF-Philippines in partnership with the Na-tional Youth Commission (NYC). IYF is a non-profit worldwide youth or-ganization with members in 70 countries. It annually organizes world camps which were formerly held in South Korea, be-fore it decided to conduct them in differ-ent countries around the world.

President Palomo signs a partnership agreement with IYF Int’l, represented by its founder Mr. Ock-Soo-Park.

The President and Pastor Park along with WU-P directors, heads and coordinators.

The President was projected on the big screen while delivering his speech before international participants at the Cuneta Astrodome.

WU-P IYF volunteers.

WU-P IYF heads to Cuneta Astrodome for Philippine leg of Int’l World Camp

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