CTU leads SUCs in accreditation, AACCUP says

Closing out strong at 2017 SCUAA National Games

Morton College, CTU on paid internship in Australia

Utility models: CTU maintains top rank, IPOPHL shows

January - March 2017 issueVol 2. No 1.

What’s Inside?

THE PREMIERThe Official Newsletter of Cebu Technological University

The Premier is the official newsletter of the Cebu Technological University ( CTU ).

Published by the University Publication Office (UPO) , sixth floor, Engineering

building, right wing.Corner M.J. Cuenco Ave. & R. Palma St.,

Cebu City

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About the Cover

Synergy is key to attaining the university’s VMGO.

Editorial BoardDR. RHODORA G. MAGAN

University Publication Editor-in-chief

DR. DORIS O. GASCON, DA (CAS Main)

DR. ARIEL L. RAMOS (CTU Argao)

PROF. ROWENA P. DATO-ON (CTU Daanbantayan)

PROF. JOHANNA PAULO (CoEd Main)

PROF. JOSEPHINE ANNE C. TALEON

(CTU Barili)

PROF. LAILA HOBRERO (CTU Sanfrancisco)

ENGR. ELENA APARENTE (COE Main)

PROF. JIHAN S. COMEROS (CTU Carmen)

PROF. ANTONIETTE BELLE REYES

(CTU Tuburan)

PROF. JOEBERT MONACILLO(COT Main)

PROF. ROSALEA FENINA A. MARGALLO

(CTU Moalboal)

PROF. LESLEY KAREN PENERA (CTU Danao)

DR. ROSELYN T. BUSTOSUniversity Publication Director

Consultant

Kezia Mae L. LaurenoContributor

Ai May S. NailonLayout Artist

DR. LEDESMA R. LAYONVP- Administration and Finance

DR. VICTOR D. VILLAGANASVP- Academic Affairs

DR. GLORIA G. DELANVP- Research and Development

ADVISERS

DR. EDGAR U. TIBAYVP- Production Extension &

Business Affairs

Finally at the top spot, Cebu Technological Uni-versity (CTU) finds oth-er state universities and colleges (SUCs) behind in the recent ranking re-leased by Accrediting Agency of Chartered Col-leges and Universities in the Philippines (AAC-CUP), Inc.

The agency accredited 74 programs in 2016 in-cluding preliminary visits.CTU President Rosein A.

Ancheta Jr. took the news as a proof of genuine co-operation among the uni-versity personnel.

In an interview, he ex-pressed his gratitude to the workforce whom he believed had put up much effort, far exceeding the requirements.

Dr. Ancheta and the Uni-versity Quality Assurance Director Hedeliza A. Pine-da received the award in

Manila on Friday, Febru-ary 17, 2017.

Her recent designation as director has shown a lot in keeping with the univer-sity’s mission, vision and goals.

In line with the thrust on quality education respon-sive to the region’s needs, there has never been as extensive as the universi-ty’s efforts in accreditation that resulted in taking CTU

CTU leads SUCs in accreditation, AACCUP says

to where it should be.

Expenses relative to the series of accreditation conducted in the main and satellite campuses throughout the year ac-counted for the attain-ment by which a premier university is measured. UPO

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from left: Dean of Instruction Dr. Severino Romano , Quality Assurance Director Dr. Hedeliza A. Pineda, University President Dr. Rosein A. Ancheta Jr., College of Education Dean Dr. Cecilia Elena P. de los Reyes and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Victor D. Villaganas

Utility models: CTU maintains top rank, IPOPHL shows

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) reveals Cebu Technological University being the top applicant in the field of home technology.

In 2016, 79 utility models from the Main Campus and other CTU campuses were recorded—much higher than that of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University’s.

Surpassing Apayao State College (ASC) in 2015, CTU Main, CTU Danao and other campuses had a total of 64 utility models.

CTU’s relevant contribution to the country’s growing innovative scheme reflects its ability to respond to the world’s increasing demands.

Staying behind DMMMSU and ASC in 2014, CTU had only 10 utility models which have multiplied almost eight times within three years.

Main Campus Director Januario L. Flores Jr. regarded the efforts of the faculty who have developed a ma-jority of the university’s innovations that strengthen food security. Kezia Mae Laureno, UPO Contributor

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2016

2015

79

64

“We chose CTU because it is a technological university where experts in technical skills abound,” said Technical and Vo-cational Education and Training Institute (TVETI) Deputy Direc-tor for Academics Prof. Teshale Berecha Yadessa.

Currently, TVETI has only two doctorate degree holders in tech-nology hence the necessity to upgrade the education of the fac-ulty as mandated by the Ethiopi-an government.

Meanwhile, CTU has produced a number of professors in the PhD in Technology Management pro-gram.

TVETI team conducted a screening on Wednesday, Feb-ruary 14, for applicants with a doctorate degree in technology

management.

Qualifiers will receive a tax-free allowance,VISA, two-way ticket and Green ID.

Yadessa said that the provisions are prompted by the Ethiopian government’s major allocation on education.

The deal allows the CTU faculty to also teach in the master’s program with specializations in automo-tive, construction/civil, electrical power and control, electronics and communication, ICT, and manu-facturing or metal technology and other areas agreed upon.

It also intensifies student and fac-ulty exchange, research activities and teaching in the baccalaureate degree program with the afore-mentioned fields.

The memorandum of agreement (MOA) was signed by the CTU President Dr. Rosein A. Ancheta Jr. and Professor Yadessa, on February 13,2017 at CTU Main.

Other attendees were CTU Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Victor D. Villaganas, Vice President for Research and De-velopment Dr. Gloria G. Delan, Vice President for Publication, Extension and Business Affairs Dr. Edgar U. Tibay, University Di-rector for Instruction Dr. Severino Romano, College of Technology Dean Dr. Marde T. Ponce, Col-lege of Engineering Dean Dr. No-lasco K. Malabago, faculty and staff. Office of the Director for Internationalization

Ethiopia’s TVETI seeks experts’ help

Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institute (TVETI) Deputy Director Prof. Teshale Berecha Yadessa (left) and Cebu Technological University President Dr. Rosein A. Ancheta Jr. uphold the value of internationalization as both show the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed on Monday, February 13.

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Technological programs and the university’s performance in agri-culturist and forester licensure ex-aminations were key reasons that prompted the Philippine Education Career System (Phil-HECS) Pres-idential Leadership Program (PLP) to include Cebu Technological Uni-versity (CTU) President Rosein A. Ancheta Jr. in the International Ac-ademic Visit (IAV) to Taiwan.

National Taiwan University (http://www.oia.ntu.edu.tw/study-at-ntu)

ternational Orchid Show.

The president and other partic-ipants met individuals from the Ministry of Education and Alliance Cultural Foundation on March 6.

International academic visits provide participants with hands-on training on current models of leadership and government

styles in Asia.

Presidential Leadership Program (PLP), one of the components of Phil-HECS, is a development program for incumbment SUC presidents and chancellors that update them on best practices, trends and new government poli-cies in higher education manage-ment.

Nominees, as per memorandum of Commission on Higher Educa-tion (CHED), had met minimum qualifications such as being able to serve for 8 years in current in-stitution.

The six-day international visit is made possible through an official development assistance partner-ship agreement with Taiwan’s Min-istry of Education (MOE).

Phil-HECS aims to increase the ef-ficiency and effectiveness of state university and colleges (SUCs) in the country through the estab-lishment of a coherent and mer-

Dr. Ancheta and 23 others left for Taiwan to learn best practices from top-of-the line institutions.

National Taiwan University was one with its International Center of Ex-cellence in Intelligent Robotics and Automation Research.

Another was National Cheng Kung University featuring of its Magic School of Green Technologies and Technology Transfer and Business Incubation Center.

National Pingtung University of Sci-ence and Technology was the last stop before heading to Taiwan In-

Technological programs earn president spot for academic visit to Taiwan

it-based recruitment, selection, professional advancement, and career management in Philippine SUCs.

It is implemented by the Commis-sion on Higher Education (CHED) in partnership with the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) and the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP). UPO

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Department of Labor and Employ-ment (DOLE) Regional Director Exequiel R. Sarcauga acknowl-edged Cebu Technological Univer-sity-Public Employment Service Office (CTU-PESO) as Job Place-ment Office (JPO) with Certificate No. ROVII-TCFO-JPO-2017-001 on March 15, 2017.

CTU-PESO Manager Nona Fe Y. Estolas was very grateful for the support of the CTU faculty and per-sonnel. “I have no doubt in the col-lective effort that yielded success,” she said.

Referral and placement, career guidance and labor market informa-tion sections provide jobseekers in CTU-PESO assistance as they look forward to landing positions that suit their specific fields of interest.

The core services given make CTU a hub for many applicants accom-

From CTU-PESO to CTU-JPOmodated in a spacious re-cruitment area, providing easy access to the necessary in-formation they need at an area that allows more room for oppor-tunities.

JPO has been established to provide employment services to students and graduates and coordinate with LGU-PESO for activities.

CTU-PESO’s history in terms of aiding applicants to go abroad, es-pecially in Japan, makes the recent recognition a well-deserved label.

Furthermore, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) holds the annual “Regional Search for Best

PESO” (SBP) where CTU-PE-SO can be found a consistent performer among others.

CTU is first in the region to have a JPO. From enrolment to em-ployment, the institution has a high percentage of students, graduates and even other job-seekers (outside the university) already reaping benefits from their experience with the institu-tion’s placement office. UPO

Stabilizing first quarter with more MOAs signed

This year’s first quarter for Cebu Technological University gains stability as partnerships with international institutions were made, providing more educational agenda to be worked on in the next few months.

In his trip to South Korea, Former CTU Vice President for Research Cecilio Baga also made agreements with Hanbat National University (HBNU) and Korea Polytechnic University (KPU) in December last year.

The university’s internationalization agenda establish international presence by allowing students and fac-ulty learn best practices from some of the world’s experts in various skills so that knowledge can best serve the interest of not only the ASEAN region but also the global village. UPO

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Country University/Industry Persons Involved Date1. Australia Morton College Faculty and BSHM Stu-

dents (College of Tech-nology

January 11, 2017

2. Australia Albert Jalipot Designs Faculty and BS Garments Technology Students (Col-lege of Technology)

January 26, 2017

3. Singapore Royal Institution of Singapore

CTU President and Royal Institution of Singapore President

February 1, 2017

4. EThiopia Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institute (TVETI)

TVETI Deputy Director for Academic Affairs and CTU President

February 13, 2017

Morton College-Austra-lia offers paid internship to Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) students of Cebu Technological University under the memorandum of agreement (MOA) and memorandum of under-standing (MOU) signed on January 11, 2017, Wednesday, at CTU-Main Campus.

The hospitality internship program features paid training positions available within the hospitality sec-tor throughout Australia. Prospective interns would stay there for 10 months.

After a comprehensive in-

terview process, qualified students will be assigned in any of the 1,700 host companies throughout Australia such as Hyatt Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Ac-cor Group, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Hilton Hotels, Sheraton Hotels, Resorts in Whitsundays (Great Barrier Reef), and more.

Australian award wages range from A$16 to A$18 per hour [minimum] in food and beverage, front desk and food production de-partments.

“Gi-grab lang ni nako nga opportunity kay (I grabbed this opportunity because)opportunity knocks only

once. Then I want to ex-perience the culture of Australia. It would also help me improve on my skills so I could be a good hotelier someday,” said Jerson Taneo, one of the applicants for said internship.

CTU is the only institu-tion in region VII Morton College-Australia chose to establish linkage with. Aside from the internship offered, dual qualifica-tion program is open to College of Technology (COT) faculty and BSHM students.

CTU, formerly Cebu

Trade School or Cebu State College of Science and Technology, is a state university that accommo-dates students, mostly for technical-vocational programs.

On the other hand, Mor-ton College in Brisbane, Queensland Australia, is an accredited Australian institution which equips students, especially for hospitality industry.

Overall, providing once-in-a-lifetime chance for the students is truly a milestone for CTU. Of-fice of the Director for Internationalization

CTU President Rosein A. Ancheta Jr. and Morton College-Australia CEO Maitrey Shah hold the memorandum of agreement on paid internship in Australia for Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) students. Other university officials present are Vice President for Academic Affairs Victor D. Villaganas (right, front row), Vice President for Administration Ledesma R. Layon (second from right, back row), and Vice President for Publication, Extension and Business Affairs Edgar U. Tibay (center).

Morton College, CTU on paid internship in Australia

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Crossing borders: Faculty aids Ethiopians

Faculty members of the College of Technology (COT) and College of Engineering (COE) have started counting the days until they see the job done of helping Ethiopi-an professors improve on their teaching techniques in automotive technology, electrical engineering, civil technology and electron-ics and communication technology.

At the Technical and Voca-

tional Education and Train-ing Institute (TVETI), Dr. Pedro Y. Quemada and Dr. Paterno C. Fernandez teach automotive technol-ogy, Dr. Joecyn Archival takes charge of electrical engineering, Dr. Gerwine J. Medio imparts knowl-edge and skills in civil technology and Dr. Paul K. Zabala relates expertise in electronics and commu-nication technology.

The professors left for Ethi-

opia on March 22, 2016 after having complied with requisites subject to the internal policies of the col-leges in CTU Main. They are expected to return af-ter one year.

In line with the universi-ty’s international mobil-ity strategy, the activity was agreed upon by CTU President Rosein A. An-cheta Jr. and TVETI Dep-uty Director for Academic Affairs on February 13,

2017.

Part of Ethiopia’s eco-nomic overhaul is allo-cating a hefty budget to education, specif-ically providing skills trainings to professors and allowing them to earn Ph.D. in Tech-nology Management degree. UPO

from left: Dr. Pedro Y. Quemada, Dr. Joecyn Archival, Engineering,Dr. Paterno C. Fernandez, Dr. Gerwine J. Medio and Dr. Paul K. Zabala

PICE honors national directorIt is not much of a surprise for 2016 National Director Dr. Rosein A. Ancheta Jr. to be recognized at the na-tional platform on January 14 by Philippine Institute of Civil Engineer (PICE) Pres-ident Ernesto S. De Castro.

The “President’s Award” underscored Dr. Ancheta’s leadership, giving him dis-tinction among PICE ad-ministrators.

He has opened a lot of op-portunities to support the

organization’s activities and projects.

More accomplishments that advanced the objec-tives of the institution were done through his being chair of the Committee on Research and Devel-opment and co-chair of the Committee on Student Chapter Affairs. UPO

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Decapitating potential risk: Cebu leads nationwide disaster preparedness

Is Cebu ready to take on a massive quaver?

Based on what par-ticipants showed during the first na-tionwide drill, a res-olute ‘yes’ is audible enough.

The National Disas-ter Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) held the first Quar-ter Nationwide Si-multaneous Earth-quake Drill (NSED) at the Cebu Provin-cial Capitol on Fri-day, March 31.

With students from Cebu’s premier institutions and agencies, awareness on disaster preparedness was very well echoed throughout the island being identified as prone to hazards such as earthquakes.

The exercise was to train the commu-nity on the possible actions if an earth-quake does happen.

Cebu Technological University (CTU) National Service Training Program Director Asuncion B. Monsanto, who also acted as evaluator during the drill, was very pleased that among

colleges and universities in Cebu, CTU was chosen to demonstrate in the event.

CTU Quick Response Team (QRT) performed its role during the rescue operation, and some 30 selected students from the university served as victims.

Among the scenarios enacted were high angle rescue, vehicle extraction and air evacuation, col-lapsed structure rescue, fire sup-pression, and other medical emer-gencies.

Medical aid was also being demonstrat-ed and distributed by the rescue teams to the victims, as the search for survivors went on.

QRT had proven its preparedness and rapid response in case a major tremor would hit the province like the ones in Bohol and Negros.

With potential risk to rule out safety among people any time, disaster pre-paredness can help people gain advan-tage in knowing what to do, providing cushion to oneself for survival.

The drill was witnessed by Provincial Board Member Miguel Antonio B. Magpale and Executive Assistant to the Governor Atty. Ramil Abing.

“Gibuhat ni natu dili ingun pangh-adluk but to create awareness to all Cebuanos nga kinahanglan g’yud ta mangandam (We’re doing this not to instill fear but to promote awareness among Cebuanos on disaster pre-paredness),”said Hon. Magpale.

The province opted for the theme:“Li-nug Pangandaman Ta, sa Panaghiu-sa Kita’ng Tanan Mamaluwas.” Ke-zia Mae Laureno, UPO contributor

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At the culmination of the State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) National Games 2017, Region VII had been true to its own athleticism, bagging five (5) gold, 17 silver, and 13 bronze medals.

Archery, arnis, boxing, chess, karatedo, pencak silat (men and women), futsal (men) and sepak takraw (wom-en) players won over opponents from across the country.

Closing out strong at 2017 SCUAA National Games

Regional Sports Director and Cebu Technology University Sports Director Nemia F. Zamora managed her own record of the medal tally during the annual event in Batangas.

She had been keeping track of the performance of CTU athletes who constituted a huge part of Region 7 delegation, apart from Cebu Normal University (CNU),Bohol Island State University (BISU) and Siquijor State College (SSC). UPO

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Cebu Technological Uni-versity proved that rain or shine gold is never hard to find. With 150 gold medals, players showed how fired up they were to champion the 2016 Regional SCUAA Games concluded on Janu-ary 11, Wednesday.

The University Sports Di-rector Nemia F. Zamora quipped: “The event was very successful even though we were struck by Typhoon Auring. All games were fin-ished successfully and we are the champion!”

Athletes,event coordinators and officials suffered from blinding drops of rain, an-

CTU Vice President for Research Gloria G. Delan (right), CTU-Carmen Campus Director Servando Bernante and CTU-Danao Campus Director Rose Mary Almacen (center) receive the championship trophy at the awarding ceremony.

kle-deep tracks, and ghastly wind. But they were nothing to those who would want to visit Batangas come Febru-ary for the nationals.

Dr. Zamora was hon-est about what transpired though: “A couple of hin-drances were the delayed arrival of some players from Pilar Campus of BISU…but still we were able to finish it… . Boxing was quite de-layed but still we were able to make it. In swimming… we had a special session and we just got there on time.”

Though impediments posed threat to many athletes, the

svelte trophy was the key motivation to go for number one.

Athletes proved the Olympi-an spirit as the beacon of tri-umph gradually unfolded by the end of each event.

CTU was relentless in vol-leyball (men and women), table tennis (women), sepak takraw (men), softball, lawn tennis (women),football, chess (men), beach vol-leyball (men), basketball (men and women), baseball (men), and badminton (men and women).

A majority of wins also came from swimming, arnis, ath-

letics, and Tae-kwon-do in several categories.

A matter of coordina-tion and obedience to the laid out plans before January 8th kept the whole squad of CTU active in aiming for the gold.

CTU President Rosein A. Ancheta’s presence during the opening, Sunday night, must have had a huge impact to the entire delega-tion.

Official medal tally showed 150 gold, 68 sil-ver and 30 bronze med-als for CTU; 82 gold, 44 silver, and 30 bronze medals for CNU; and 26 gold, 115 silver and 59 bronze medals for BISU.

A majority of players would come from CTU to represent Region 7 at the nationals.

All four institutions were up for the real goal—camaraderie . At the awarding ceremony, appreciation to the ac-complishments of other teams was strongly felt as applauses filled the room.

The hype to compete in the next level is far more expressed in the smiles and confidence athletes had shown on the last day of the event. UPO

Championship sealed with 150 gold medals at regionals

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Undefeated in RAATI for 2 yearsFor two consecutive years Cebu Technological University (CTU) Main Campus corps has remained undefeated in the Regional Annual Administra-tive Tactical Inspection (RAATI) since last year.

Among other Reserved Offi-cers Training Corps (ROTC) in Region 7, CTU-ROTC attained 944.6 out of 1000 points last year and 963.01 points this year.

Main Campus National Service Training Program (NSTP) Di-rector Asuncion B. Monsanto thanked for the support of the CTU family. The consistency

speaks of the university’s goal to maintain premier status.

The event validated the de-gree of administrative training management proficiency of CTU cadets.

RAATI annually determines the extent of support provided by the school as to whether ROTC funds are judiciously used to abide by the mandate pursuant to the provisions of the National Defense Act and the 1987 Constitution. Kezia Mae Laureno, UPO Contrib-utor

Prayers perfect passion: Director joins AACCUP BOT

“Hard work plus prayers equals suc-cess,”—-a mantra keeping one of Cebu Technological University’s busiest lead-ers’ momentum going.

The University Director for Quality Assur-ance [for AACCUP] Dr. Hedeliza A. Pine-da is grateful for the opportunity to be the newest member of the Board of Trustees of the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philip-pines (AACCUP).

The organization’s BOT is comprised of presidents, vice presidents or chancel-lors (category 1), deans or directors (cat-egory 2) and faculty (category 3).

Dr. Pineda, who belongs to category 2, earned 18 points from SUC presidents in the Visayas region.

Some of the qualifications boosting her portfolio include: current designation al-lowing service (to AAACCUP) of at least 50% of her 2-year term as member of the Board; full support from the SUC president; and a registered participant in the 2017 AACCUP Annual National Con-ference.

With the result given early in February,

she escaped the pressure and told: “I feel happy be-cause of the trust of the presidents who voted for me.”

Cooperating with the agency for a number of years now, she takes pride in allowing in-stitutions to take on better shape in the pursuit of quality education.

“I feel that the role is very challenging considering that I represent three regions (VI, VII and VIII)… . I am looking forward to serv-ing AACCUP fairly … ,” she added.

Moreover, Dr. Pineda shared how she, with the administration’s back-ing, managed to accomplish the uni-versity’s recent position among other state-run institutions in terms of the number of programs accredited in the last 2 years.

She explained how remarkable the

challenge was in 2015 when CTU only ranked no. 7, which became the reason why the university sits at a comfortable place this year— a top spot earned for the 75 degree programs accredited.

Continuing to work for the univer-sity’s progress, Dr. Pineda serves as chair of Pure Sciences Depart-ment and associate dean for Sci-ences of the College of Arts and Sciences at CTU Main. UPO

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PBA Chair reinforces fiscal capability with IGPs

CTU Danao Production and Business Affairs (PBA) Chair Roel L. Vasquez reported an al-most 5 million net income from the campus Income Generating Projects (IGPs) in 2016.

These IGPs include the pre-school which caters to kids aged 2 to 5 years old for nursery 1 and 2 to kindergarten 1 and 2; the newly renovated six-room HRST dormitory that houses faculty and staff at reasonable monthly rates; the Technical Education and Skills Development Author-ity (TESDA) short-term courses in cooking, housekeeping, bar-tending, electronics, welding, drafting, bread & pastry, and bookkeeping; and the TESDA- Mitsumi linkage which recoups the greatest revenue among the existing IGPs.

The TESDA Training for Work Scholarship Program on Shield-ed Metal Arc Welding is also another profitable venture of the campus along with the facili-ties-for-rent namely the hometel, which offers great accomodation for seminars, workshops, team building and more and delecta-

ble meals by the resident chef; viewing room which can hold scores of participants for events such as chess tournaments, seminars, worshops, etc; and the football field which is right on the campus ground.

Engr. Vasquez, who is also the focal person for SUC Leveling, the assistant to the Administra-tive Officer IV, and the program chair for Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE), is not held back by these 3 addi-tional designations on top of his being an instructor.

He is also essentially primed to substantially raise the 2016 figure for 2017 and the years to come with the following strategies:

1) ensuring the optimal profitable use and management of idle, existing facilities and equipment especially during semestral and summer breaks and renting them to other organizations or agen-cies, subject to the rules and reg-ulations of the campus;and

2) devising and implementing resource mobilization and gener-

ation schemes thereby build-ing the campus investments through this year’s proposed IGPs.

For one, Engr. Vasquez plans on setting up a business cen-ter that will serve as a show room for all the production and IGP merchandise.

In addition, given the cam-pus’s strategic location to and from the different North-ern Cebu tourist destinations, Engr. Vasquez envisions pub-lic restrooms that will cater to tourists or travelers passing through en route to the dif-

ferent Northern Cebu tourist destina-tions and back; self-service carwash, water refilling station, charging station, and pasalubong center, not to mention the CTU-Danao Campus Book Store that will serve as a production facility for instructional manuals for students across disciplines, which the chairman wants to see materialized just as the spa and wellness center located at the Centrum Facility (Hometel).

For Engr. Vasquez, these IGPs’ even-tual realization would mean reinforcing CTU-Danao Campus’ annual fiscal ca-pability.Publication Chair, CTU Danao

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Extensionists eye funding for community projects this year

CTU faculty and staff seek funding for 88 extension activities.The fig-ure comes from the main and sat-ellite campuses as demands for such continue to rise.

Projects for approval include five(5) from CTU San Francisco, 12 from CTU Moalboal, 11 from CTU Daanbantayan, three (3) from CTU Tuburan, 11 from CTU Barili, 11 from CTU Argao, eight

(8) from Danao, and 27 from CTU Main.

A series of presentations was conducted on February 7 through 9 to assess project proposals.

CTU Director for Extension Dr. Jorelyn P. Concepcion led the panel of evaluators: Dr. Joan-na de Catalina and Engr. Irene Rosell-Doños from the Universi-

ty of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) and Dr. Brenette Abrenica from the University of San Carlos (USC).

Along with the project assessment was the revision of Extension Man-ual participated in by campus direc-tors, deans, faculty and staff. Kezia Mae Laureno, UPO Contributor

The best blessings sometimes re-ally do come in absolute disguise. After about four months of staying off air, Radyo Kahimsug is back with wider signal coverage, more proficient anchors, better radio programs and a new, dynamic set of consultative body.

Early this June, DYNE 97.5 Radyo Kahimsug stopped its radio broad-cast operations due to transmitter malfunction.

The Radyo Kahimsug Manage-ment, headed by CTU-Barili Cam-pus Director Genes M. Pasaje, along with Engr. Jerome B. Agui-lar, related the problem to the Na-tional Nutrition Council (NNC) VII Director Dr. Parolita Mission.

The news then reached the head office of the NNC in Manila and or-dered the immediate transport of the damage transmitter from Barili to Manila for repair.

But this arrangement was surpris-

ingly changed to the issuance of a brand new, much stronger trans-mitter with a bigger capacity that could allow broadcast to Barili’s neighboring municipalities: Car-car, Aloguinsan, Pinamungajan, Dumanjug and even some parts of Negros and Bohol.

More surprisingly, the old mixer was also replaced by a new one.

In addition, NNC also arranged a four-day Refresher Training Workshop on Community Radio Broadcasting before Radyo Ka-himsug was set to resume its op-erations.

The training, provided by NNC’s affiliate company, MQ Media-zone., was held on August 30 through September 2, 2016 in Barli Campus.

The lectures and workshops were focused on the operation of Nu-triskwela community radio station, writing for radio field reporting,

DYNE 97.5 RADYO KAHIMSUG IS BACK

sound recording and editing, effec-tive anchoring and programming.

There was also a reorganization of Community Radio Council where Mr. Ronald Panugaling was elected chair.Publication Chair, CTU Bari-li

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Librarians looking at Tech4Ed success

CTU librarians made their way to the university’s newest facil-ity, the ICT building, solely for Tech4Ed Program activities su-pervised by the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT).

Over 20 participants (including li-brarian assistants) were oriented on the vital functions of the library in providing services to Tech4Ed clients in Region VII.

Technology for Education (Tech4Ed) Program is estab-lished for Filipinos to basically gain employment and acquire

entrepreneurial skills toward eco-nomic development.

More importantly, marginalized sectors such as senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs) and out-of-school youths are giv-en access to information, technol-ogy, government services, skills training, jobs and business oppor-tunities at their fingertips.

CTU, being DICT’s arm in the re-gion, has recently made efforts to materialize the government’s man-date.

“The training would help librarians

equip themselves in sharing knowl-edge efficiently to the clients. We aim to promote development and empower remote communities in the country through connectivity. We want to saturate all areas in the province and provide internet connections,” DICT Representative Royden Rusiana said at the outset of the event.

The training was co-sponsored by the Department of Education (DepEd) and Alternative Learning System (ALS). Kezia Mae L. Laureno, UPO Contributor.

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2 US interns among 1,550 CTU-Danao graduates

Grace S. Caibigan and Gretchen Lou T. Tayong were among the 1,550 graduates during the 66th Commencement Exercises of Cebu Technological University-Da-nao Campus on March 29 at Dan-ao City Civic Center.

Both have successfully complet-ed their internship abroad before earning their Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management degree.

Caibigan who was motivated not only by the paid internship program but also by the experiences the in-ternship could offer, eventually set-ting her apart from other applicants when looking for a job, left on Jan-uary 21, 2016 for the United States and became an intern at Marriot Hotel in Louisville Downtown, Ken-tucky.

She was assigned at the hotel’s Blu Italian Grille Restaurant and worked in the mornings at the Hot Side Sta-tion. She also worked in banquets

for extra hours and had been ro-tated in other sports restaurants before she was reassigned back to the Hot Side Station.

Caibigan’s internship wasn’t that easy. She had to come to grips with the reality of being away from her family and friends while over-coming the challenges that come with being an intern abroad. She learned not only the knowledge and skills required in the western hospitality industry, but also picked up on being tough and indepen-dent.

While doing her internship, she also had run into a rough patch with an “impatient supervisor” who once pressured her at work, yet eventually turned “kind and gener-ous” and made sure she was do-ing well until the completion of her internship.

She plans on applying for a post in the booming hospitality industry in Cebu to apply what she learned from CTU-Danao Campus and her internship but sees herself, five years from now, working in a big hotel abroad to earn enough and support her family.

Caibigan said, “I owe much of this success to my family, especially my sister from whom I got the fi-nancial backing; to my CTU-Danao Campus instructors who pushed me toward the opportunity leading to my successful internship; to my friends who are always there; and to God who led me to the path of success and continues to bless my journey.”

Meanwhile, Tayong did her intern-ship at Hyatt Regency in Missouri.

Caibigan and Tayong were in the US for 12 months.

Jerelyn Andrin intentionally missed the graduation to complete her 12-month internship at Hyatt Re-gency in Missouri.

The College of Technology Dean Carmencita Quino, pushes for in-ternships abroad as interns do not only get paid but they also get to adapt to different styles of commu-nication, work with a variety of peo-ple, and succeed in an unfamiliar setting.

These paid internships abroad do not only give BSHM students the opportunity to take ideas and the-ories into the workplace, but also give them the chance to experi-ence what the western hospitality industry might be like.Publication Chair, CTU Danao

Grace S. Caibigan

Gretchen Lou T. Tayong