Prof. Early Sol Gadong, a Math teacher from UP High School in Iloilo, Division of Professional Education, personally received her award during the 70th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature awarding ceremony held at the Marquis Events Place in Bonifacio Global City on 30 Nov. 2022.
Gadong won 2nd prize in the Short Story-Hiligaynon category for her work titled “Malipayon nga Katapusan.” The 1st prize was awarded to Peter Solis Nery for his work titled “Ang Macatol Kag ang ‘Queen of Relief.’” Ritchie Pagunsan bagged the 3rd prize for “Esperanza.”
“Malipayon nga Katapusan” is Gadong’s fourth Palanca award. She won her first Palanca in 2016 for her Hiligaynon short story “Nagakaangay nga Panapton,” which won 2nd prize.
In 2018, she won two awards in the Hiligayonon short story category: “Sa Lum-ok Sang Imu Suso” (1st prize) and “Maraming-Maraming-Marami” (3rd prize).
The 70th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature is the longest-running and most prestigious literary contest in the Philippines. It went on a two-year hiatus as a result of the pandemic.
This year’s explosive comeback recognized the exceptional literary works of 59 writers. Twenty-eight of them are first-time awardees.
Source: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/news/prof-gadong-receives-4th-palanca-win-for-her-short-story-in-hiligaynon
Alumni Milestones
Two PE faculty members win gold medals at the Arnis Virtual Anyo National event
Prof. Fernando S. Tinagan and the late Mr. Kim Adrian G. Infante, both faculty members of the Department of Physical Education, College of Arts and Sciences, represented the UPV-Modern Arnis Tapi-Tapi International MATTI Miagao, Iloilo Chapter in the recently concluded 2022 National Inter Schools Universities and Colleges Virtual Anyo and Skills Competition last November 5, 2022 and won gold medals.
The competition was done via live streaming. The judging was sponsored by the Pro-Active ARNIS League, Angeles City, Pampanga Philippines, headed by Guro Joel Madrona as President.
Prof. Tinagan won 11 gold medals in the Veterans 40 and Above Years Old in the Male Category. These are the following Arnis Virtual Anyo and Combative Tire Skills Competitions he dominated:
1. Standard Anyo Event: Unang Anyo
2. Pangalawang Anyo
3. Abanico Dalawa
4. Unang Punyo
5. Duo-Unang Anyo (Prof. Tinagan and Mr. Infante)
6. Combative Tire Strikes Skills: Continuous Strikes
7. Corto Strikes
8. Largo Strikes (1 meter)
9. Largo Strikes (2 meters);
10. Traditional Anyo Event: Single Weapon
11. Espada Y Daga
Mr. Infante, a new PE instructor, also won 3 gold medals in the 18-39 years old Male Category (24 yo), Standard Anyo Event: Unang Anyo, Pangalawang Anyo, and Duo-Unang Anyo with Prof. Tinagan.
The Team UPV-MATTI Miagao, Iloilo Chapter won 14 gold medals in 14 entries placing the team as the Second Overall Champion next to MATTI-Bacolod Team as Overall Champion. MATTI-Iloilo and ITSMAI Tinagan Team placed 3rd in the overall standing.
UPV-MATTI Miagao Chapter also won Second Overall Champion in the 2021 Arnis Virtual Anyo Competition with players Mar S. Sencil from the UPV Library; Fraulyn Marey Moralidad and Amiguel Pamplona from UPV- SOTECH; Jilyn Rose Yap from UPV-CAS; and Paula B. Deloria, Rod Tristan D. Maligad, and Rod Justin D. Maligad from the UPHSI team.
The Team Board of Directors are Prof. Ruben Magan Gamala and Dr. Rey Carlo T. Gonzales.
Source: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/news/two-pe-faculty-members-win-gold-medals-at-the-arnis-virtual-anyo-national-event
4 UP College of Mass Communication alumni receives 2022 Glory Awards
Four outstanding alumni of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) received the 2022 Glory Awards during the UPCMCAA alumni homecoming at the University Hotel in Diliman, Quezon City last November 19.
According to their press pelease, the Glory Awards has been given annually since 2017 by the UPCMCAA to honor alumni whose work goes beyond “the usual” consistent track record of excellence.
For Broadcast and TV Arts: Christian Broadcasting Network-Asia head for production and programming Katherine “Kata” Inocencio
For Film: Independent documentary filmmaker Jewel Maranan
For Allied Disciplines: Development communicator Marcia “Chuki” Feria-Miranda
For Journalism: Former ABS-CBN head of newsgathering and online operations Charie Villa
The panel of jurors this year was composed of former Glory awardees and respected practitioners including creative director Dolores Cheng, former press secretary Danilo Gozo, free press and journalists’ rights advocate Rowena Carranza-Paraan, TV entertainment executive Lilybeth Rasonable, film producers Linggit Tan and Ronald Arguelles, TV host and film critic Butch Francisco, filmmaker Jeffrey Jeturian, journalist and UPCMC journalism department chair Kara David, and The SUN-Hong Kong editor and migrant rights lawyer Daisy Mandap. Also included are two permanent jurors, UP CMC Dean and communication research professor Fernando dlC. Paragas and former ANC and CNN Philippines news director Jing Magsaysay, who represents the family of Dr. Feliciano.
UP Mindanao DFSC Faculty Khent Ivan Duerme and Research Assistant Mely Mariz Amargo wins awards at the 12th Health R&D Expo
Mr. Khent Ivan Duerme (DFSC Faculty) and Ms. Mely Mariz Amargo (Research Assistant) bagged awards at the 12th Health R&D Expo held on November 24-25, 2022 at Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City.
Mr. Duerme’s study entitled “Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using bignay leaf extract and their antimicrobial properties against common foodborne pathogens” won FIRST PLACE in the Poster Competition (Graduate Category).
The co-authors are:
Ms. Cathleen Montano (BSFT alumna)
Mr. Eliezer Diamante (DMPCS faculty)
Prof. Noreen Grace Fundador (DFSC faculty)
Ms. Amargo’s study entitled “Plant mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles using mangosteen pericarp and their antimicrobial potential” also won FIRST PLACE in the Oral Competition (Graduate Category).
The co-authors are:
Ms. Ella Angelique Bucoya (BSFT alumna)
Prof. Erwin Oliver Fundador (DFSC faculty)
Prof. Noreen Grace Fundador (DFSC faculty)
The event was organized by the RHRDC XI in coordination with DOST XI and PCHRD.
Congratulations!
Source: University of the Philippines Mindanao Facebook
BACMA alumna Maryll Dame Delposo wins Best Paper and Best in Oral Presentation in the 1st International and 4th National GAD Research Congress
LOOK | Maryll Dame Delposo, a BACMA Class of 2022 graduate, bagged awards during the 1st International and 4th National Gender and Development Research Congress with the theme “Gender-Transformative Research and Development for Inclusivity and Sustainability.” held last 17-18 November 2022 at the R&E Amphitheater, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija.
Delposo’s thesis entitled “Beyond the Closet: 2D Digital Painting in Stylized Art Style as Artistic Representations of Coming Out Stories of Selected LGBTQIA+ Individuals in Koronadal City, South Cotabato” was recognized as Best Paper under the Research Paper Category. Moreover, Maryll has also been awarded Best in Oral Presentation under the Research Category.
This annual research congress intends to establish an avenue for researchers and Gender and Development (GAD) advocates presenting their gender-responsive research and development works that may be helpful in planning and designing gender mainstreaming initiatives.
Maryll’s thesis adviser is Inst. Sam Sanchez.
Source: University of the Philippines Mindanao Facebook
UP CMC alumna Atty. Rowena E.V. Daroy-Morales wins the 2022 Catholic Mass Media Award for Best Public Service Program
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Padayon, Atty. Daroy-Morales!
23 November 2022
Our alumna Atty. Rowena E.V. Daroy-Morales copped the 2022 Catholic Mass Media Award for Best Public Service Program on Radio for her DZBB/GMA7 program “Serbisyo on the Spot.”
Atty. Daroy-Morales is a Professorial Lecturer at the UP College of Law where she was a full-time faculty member.
She earned her BA Broadcast Communication and MA Communication degrees from UP CMC. Atty. Daroy-Morales was a member of the Elections Committee in the recent UP CMC Alumni Association and UP CMC Foundation, Inc. elections.
Source: UP College of Mass Communication Facebook
UP Los Baños grad tops Civil Engineer licensure exams
A graduate from the University of the Philippines Los Baños campus (UPLB) topped the November 2022 Civil Engineer Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced.
Carl Jervin Rivera Magtira gained a percentage rating of 95.00, the highest among 8,029 who successfully hurdled the exams.
The rest of the Top 10 highest scorers are the following:
Meanwhile, the PRC also announced the top performing schools, these are:
- University of the Philippines – Diliman
- University of the Philippines – Los Baños
- Surigao del Sur State University – Main Campus
- Carlos A. Hilado Memorial State College – Talisay
- De La Salle University – Manila
Complete list of passers, click here.
Source: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/852913/up-los-banos-grad-tops-civil-engineer-licensure-exams/story/
UPAA awards exemplary alumni for 2022
Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office
The University of the Philippines (UP), through the UP Alumni Association (UPAA), honored this year’s Distinguished Alumni Awardees on November 11 at the Luciano E. Salazar Hall, Ang Bahay ng Alumni in UP Diliman, Quezon City.
The Distinguished Alumni Awardees present during the ceremonies were headed by Albay Representative Edcel C. Lagman (AB, 1962 cum laude; Bachelor of Laws, 1966), who was named the UPAA Most Distinguished Alumnus for 2022. The roster of awardees includes eminent scientists and academics; leaders in business, finance, and entrepreneurship; healthcare and law practitioners; public servants and diplomats; and lifelong socio-civic advocates, among others.
The event also paid tribute to Ms. Daisy Magalit-Rodriguez (Graduate in Nursing, 1965; BS in Nursing, 1969; Master of Nursing, 1971), the UPAA Distinguished Service Awardee for an Alumna, and a past president of the UPAA in America. She passed away on October 24. She was represented in the awarding ceremony by her nephew Pedro N. Magalit.
“Critical thinking is the hallmark of UP.”
Speaking on behalf of the awardees, Lagman said: “Recognition is not sought; it is deservedly bestowed. We do not work to be recognized but must ensure our work is meritorious.”
“I am certain all of the awardees excelled in their chosen fields not to be cited, but to give back to and honor UP for giving us quality education and imparting in us the fidelity to patriotism and passion for freedom,” Lagman said.
“Much of my enduring advocacies and steadfast commitments were honed here in UP. My UP education taught me the option to conform but, more instructively, the right to reasonably differ. Indeed, critical thinking is the hallmark of UP,” emphasized Lagman. He connected this to his decades-long political career as an Opposition member and a fiscalizer.
The distinguished lawmaker further explained, “The right to dissent is integral to a free society and is at the heart of democracy. It encompasses our individual and collective rights to freedom of expression, association, assembly, and nation-building participation. Dissent encourages debate. It is vital in making informed decisions on issues of public concern.”
Lagman ascertained, “Verily, dissent can prevail.”
He added, “The freedom of expression is abused today by the proliferation of excessive misinformation, which malevolently manipulates public opinion and even electoral will. Consequently, let us all be sentinels of truth and verities against the purveyors of lies and false news. It is also incumbent on UP to start extensively teaching—if it has not yet started—media or news literacy so that our youth can readily discern truth from falsehood.”
“Finally, on behalf of the awardees, I call on all Filipinos to courageously fight for and enjoy the freedom and exercise the right of expression and dissent, fearless of prior restraint or subsequent reprisal,” concluded Lagman.
The UPAA awardees for 2022 include:
UPAA Multigenerational UP Alumni Family Awards:
Three Generations: Agustin Family, Alentajan Family, Reyes Family, Rojas-Aleta Family, Rola-Bustrillos Family, Tejano Family, and Yap-Rodriguez Family.
Four Generations: Barzaga Family, Beleno-Guia Family, Clemente Family, Consunji Family, and Fandialan-Dalmacio Family.
UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awards:
Banking and Corporate Social Responsibility
Ms. Isabelita Manalastas-Watanabe (BS in Business Economics, 1974)
Culture and the Arts
Visual Arts
Professor Abdulmari D.L. Imao, Jr. (BS in Architecture, 1994)
Architectural Heritage Conservation
Dr. Gerard A. Lico (BS in Architecture, 1997; MA, 2000; Ph.D., 2006)
Music and Dance Research and Performance
Dr. Flora Elena Rivera-Mirano (AB, 1971 cum laude; MA, 1976; PhD, 1991)
Entrepreneurship and Employment Creation
Dr. Edgardo L. Arcinue (Associate in Arts, 1961; Doctor of Medicine, 1966)
Dr. Lucenia Adrias-Arcinue (Doctor of Medicine, 1966)
Mr. Joaquin M. Teotico (BS in Business Economics, 1976)
Good Governance in Public Service
Mr. Arthur Luis P. Florentin (BS in Statistics, 1977; Diploma in Industrial Relations, 1987; Master of Industrial Relations, 1988)
Nursing Education
Dr. Remedios Lapidez-Fernandez (BS in Nursing, 1967; Master of Nursing, 1976; Ph.D., 2003)
Nursing Practice and Advocacy
Dr. Nerissa Mendoza-Gerial (Master of Hospital Administration, 2000)
Poverty Alleviation and Human Development
Dr. Anabella Bautista-Tulin (MS, 1987)
Public Health Promotion (Medicine)
Dr. Eva Marie Ester Clemente-Ortile (BS in Biology, 1990 cum laude; Doctor of Medicine, 1996)
Dr. Malaya Pimentel-Santos (BS in Basic Medical Sciences, 1994; Doctor of Medicine, 1996)
Dr. Beaver R. Tamesis (BS, 1979 cum laude; Doctor of Medicine, 1984)
Public Health Promotion (Pharmacy)
Dr. Imelda G. Peña (BS in Industrial Pharmacy, 1984; MS in Industrial Pharmacy, 1994; Ph.D., 2007)
Public Service
Atty. Francis Pancratius N. Pangilinan (AB, 1988; Bachelor of Laws, 1993)
Dr. Lorelei Regilme-Vinluan (AB, 1992 cum laude; Master of Education, 1996)
Public Service and Community Development
Dr. Marie Frances Magno-Advani (BSBA, 1972 magna cum laude; Master of Public Administration, 1974)
Public Service for Empowerment of Indigenous People
Ms. Victoria Lucia Tauli-Corpuz (Graduate in Nursing, 1976)
Public Service and Good Governance for Development Promotion (National Export Promotion and Development)
Mr. Senen M. Perlada (BS in Business Economics, 1978)
Science and Technology (Agriculture-Plant Breeding and Stress Tolerance)
Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio (BS in Agriculture, 1986; MS, 1991; Ph.D., 1997)
Science and Technology (Environment-Waste Water Management and Sanitation)
Dr. Francis L. de los Reyes III (BS in Agriculture Engineering, 1990 magna cum laude)
Science and Technology (Geology)
Dr. Carlo A. Arcilla (BS in Geology, 1981 cum laude)
Science and Technology (Medicine-Cardiovascular Epidemiology)
Dr. MacArthur A. Elayda (Doctor of Medicine, 1972)
Science and Technology (Medicine-Reconstructive Microsurgery)
Dr. Emmanuel P. Estrella (BS, 1991; Doctor of Medicine, 1996; MS, 2015)
Science and Technology (Molecular Medicine-Translational Cancer Research)
Dr. Benigno C. Valdez (BS in Sugar Technology, 1979 cum laude)
UPAA Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Awards:
Professor Rigoberto C. Advincula (BS in Chemistry, 1987)
Atty. Leovillo C. Agustin (Associate in Arts, 1958; Bachelor of Laws, 1962)
Mr. Leopoldo M. Clemente, Jr. (BS in Business Administration, 1959)
Dr. Jose O. Juliano (ROTC, 1952; BS in Agriculture, 1952 magna cum laude
Dr. Ceferino P. Maala (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 1971)
Professor Josefino J. Toledo (Bachelor of Music, 1979)
UPAA Distinguished Service Awardee for an Alumni Chapter:
UP International Nursing and Healthcare Forum
UP officials host dinner for awardees
On November 9, UP President Danilo L. Concepcion hosted a dinner honoring the UPAA Awardees at the Ang Bahay ng Alumni.
In his message, Concepcion said the awardees “exemplify the true meaning of UP’s principles of honor and excellence.” He praised this year’s awardees, and also those of the past two years, for their bravery, for “the courage to stand up for what is right, no matter the circumstances, no matter the opposition,” and for “unshakable commitment to your values, no matter the obstacles you face, be it a global crisis such as a pandemic or climate change, political or economic turmoil, or pervasive social injustice.”
Concepcion said the UP alumni “exemplify to our communities, our publics, and the world at large what it means to be Iskolar ng Bayan, what it means to bear the Tatak UP.”
In his message on behalf of the awardees, Rep. Lagman said, “UP has taught us to be free citizens in a free country or a country that must be free.” He emphasized that “the right of expression does not recognize any patronage” and that “all the honorees, all of us exercise our right of expression, even dissent, in our various endeavors and expertise.”
Concepcion was joined by Alumni Regent and UPAA President Reynaldo C. Laserna, Vice President for Public Affairs Elena E. Pernia, Vice President for Administration Nestor G. Yunque, Chancellor Jose V. Camacho Jr. of UP Los Banos, Chancellor Clement C. Camposano of UP Visayas, Chancellor Corazon L. Abansi of UP Baguio, and other University officials.
The awardees were serenaded by the UP Rondalla that evening.
Prof. Jose Wendell P. Capili, Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs, served as master of ceremonies. Capili called on each of the awardees to be recognized on stage, followed by Lagman’s and Concepcion’s messages, the ceremonial toast, and the singing of the “UP Naming Mahal” to cap the event.
Reports from Jo. Florendo Lontoc and Fred Dabu, MPRO.
Source: https://up.edu.ph/upaa-awards-exemplary-alumni-for-2022/
UP Cebu congratulates Dr. Dennis “Sio” E. Montera as new Head of NCCA-NCVA
Congratulations to your election as new Head of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts-National Committee on Visual Arts (NCCA-NCVA), Dr. Dennis “Sio” E. Montera, PhD!
Dr. D.E. Montera is a Full Professor at the College of Communication, Art, and Design (CCAD) and Coordinator of the Bachelor of Fine Arts Program. He holds a PhD in Creative Industries Design (National Cheng Kung University) with specialization in Arts-Based Research, Art Consultancy, and Contemporary Painting. He was conferred the Artist-II rank by UP as part of the 2019-2021 cycle of the Arts Productivity System Award.
The new Executive Council of the NCVA together with other national committees will be sworn into office in a formal oath taking ceremony during the National Arts Month celebration in February 2023. They are:
Northern Luzon Representative – Ms. Alma Quinto
Central Luzon Representative – Mr. Buddy Ching
NCR Representatives – Mr. Egai Fernandez, Ms. Rica Estrada, Ms. Raquel Oyek
Southern Luzon Representative – Prof. Noel El Farol
Eastern Visayas Representative – Mr. Valente Villanueva
Western Visayas Representative – Ms. Moreen Austria
Central Visayas Representative – Dr. Dennis E. Montera
Northern Mindanao Representative – Mr. Michael Bacol
Western Mindanao Representative – Mr. Chester Mato
Southern Mindanao Representative – Mr. Al Nezzar Ali
Co-Opted Member – Dr. Abraham Garcia
From within the new NCVA ExeCon, the following were elected as officers:
Head – Dr. Dennis E. Montera
Vice Head – Ms. Raquel Oyek
Secretary – Mr. Al-Nezzar Ali
Assistant Secretary – Ms. Moreen Austria
The National Committee on Visual Arts (NCVA) is one of the 19 national committees of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the cultural arm of the government. It is composed of individual volunteers who are active visual arts practitioners working together towards the flourishing of Philippine visual arts.
Source: University of the Philippines Cebu Facebook
Congratulations to the New Midwives of the UP Manila-School of Health Sciences
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW MIDWIVES OF THE UP Manila- SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES!!!
(Midwifery Licensure Examination November 2022)
2nd Top Performing Schools – 97.06%
TOP 1 – Jonathan C. Gatela, Jr. ,RM – 90.10% (PALO CAMPUS)
TOP 3 – April T. Tabios ,RM – 89.90% (BALER CAMPUS)
TOP 5 – Cristal C. Gayo ,RM – 89.40% (PALO CAMPUS)
TOP 5 – Rhealyn C. Fedelino ,RM – 89.40% (BALER CAMPUS)
TOP 7 – Maryl Criztel M. Catenza ,RM – 88.85% (BALER CAMPUS)
#SDGs #GlobalGoals #SDG4
Source: University of the Philippines Manila Facebook