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CCCPET, Archi, CFAD faculty forge cultural heritage partnership with Province of Pangasinan

Philippe Hernandez — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:55:00 +0000

On October 2, 2022, the 91��Ϣ�� Graduate School – Center for Conservation of Cultural Property and Environment in the Tropics (USTGS-CCCPET) traveled to Lingayen, Pangasinan to attend a consultative meeting arranged by Provincial Governor Ramon “Mon-Mon” Velicaria Guico III. The objective was to further discuss the cultural heritage conservation and management program that is being directed by Assoc. Prof. Eric Zerrudo PhD, Director of CCCPET, in partnership with Urban Planner and Architect Paulo Alcazaren.

The meeting provided an opportunity for all CCCPET team members to present their plans and to share valuable insights on the preparation, planning, implementation and completion of the aforementioned projects. Also included in the visit was the conduct of ocular survey to the different areas. The engagement was facilitated by Pangasinan Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office headed by Ms. Malu Elduayan, Provincial Tourism Officer.

Governor Mon-Mon along with other key stakeholders expressed their optimism and shared their visions for the province of Pangasinan. His vision of a cultural revolution for the province was valuably supported and taken as development agenda by the CCCPET team.

The cultural heritage conservation and management program is a set of composite projects across Pangasinan province. At the moment, CCCPET has initiated the development of Bana’an: The Provincial Museum of Pangasinan in Lingayen and the Binalonan Municipal Museum. The initial projects were complemented by the following: Site Development of Casa Real Grounds, Conservation Management Plan and Adaptive Reuse Plan of Pangasiinan Provincial Jail, Bengzon-Yuson House Adaptive Reuse Plan, and Conservation Management Plan of Pangasinan Capitol Building.

The CCCPET Team was composed of Dr. Eric Zerrudo (heritage and development), Architect Paulo Alcazaren (urban planning), Ms. Beverly Bautista (CCCPET technical assistance), Ms. Daphne Frias (CTHM on-the-job training student), Dr. Caryn Santillan (architecture), Mr. Joselito Corpuz (heritage preservation), Architect John Clemence Pinlac (architecture), and Dr. Mary Ann Bulanadi (exhibition design).

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UST reaps 9 PACUCOA awards, has highest number of accredited programs in the country

darren ramos — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:04:00 +0000

On December 2, 2019, the 91��Ϣ�� received ten different awards from the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), for commendations and achievements in 2019.

UST once again received the coveted titles of having the Most Number of Accredited Programs in the Philippines and in the National Capital Region, as well as the title of having the Highest Number of Level IV Reaccredited Programs in the Philippines. PACUCOA accreditations have a total of four levels, with Level IV being the highest. A total of 26 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs enjoy this distinction.

Another achievement recognized was having the first program in the country to be conferred the Level III accredited status.

Five citations were likewise handed out for producing the topnotcher who ranked highest in the October 2018 and the October 2019 licensure examinations for certified public accountants (); October 2018 licensure examinations for psychologists (); November 2018 licensure examinations for nurses (); and June 2019 licensure examinations for interior designers ().

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Fr. Alaurin launches book on Nuestra Señora de Salvacion, pipe sculpture exhibit

darren ramos — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 01:07:00 +0000

Theologian fr. Edgardo D. Alaurin, O.P., SThD, Regent of and alumnus of the , launched his book entitled “Nuestra Señora de Salvacion: History, Theology, Piety”, and also mounted his pipe sculpture exhibit entitled “Lumen Tenebras Vincit!” (Light conquers darkness) on October 15, 2019 at the – Main Gallery.

“Nuestra Señora de Salvacion: History, Theology, Piety,” published by the UST , was a product of fr. Alaurin’s research of a relatively unknown Marian image venerated in a village in Albay, Bicol, and was later on dubbed as the Patroness of Albay.

In his speech, fr. Alaurin underscored that Mary had different images with different names, but “she is all our mother and we pray the rosary, we pray the Angelus to her just like the Lord, as they always say, the light of salvation,” fr. Alaurin said. “Mary shares her integrity, the light and salvation. Mary, just like her son…is our light and salvation,” he added.

Meanwhile, his artwork entitled “Lumen Tenebras Vincit” (“Light conquers darkness”) was a homage of the Dominicans’ devotion to the power of the light, and Mary’s significant role as Stella Maris and Stella Matutina. It is an execution of devotion, an assemblage of art works which unfolds supernatural, spiritual, humane, and animative collective interpretation. The pieces were made of steel, to foreground the settled and subdued devotion of the Dominicans toward the image. The use of the steel was softened by the “gentle entrance of light [for] each sculpture is an embodiment of the luminary life of Nuestra Señora de Salvacion in the eyes of the children of Mary in general–the Pueblo Amante de Maria.”

Talking about the artworks, fr. Alaurin said, “I enjoyed doing it because in a way, I felt like a creator in a relative sense. I fashioned my own creatures according to my own creative imagination and liking, and afterwards, I saw something good in them.”

The twin events were attended by artists, both alumni and faculty, of the University, as well as officials of the Dominican Province of the Philippines and the 91��Ϣ��. faculty member and researcher Mary Ann Venturina-Bulanadi curated the exhibit.

Photos by Hans Lawrence V. Malgapu

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Carillo tops 2019 interior design boards, UST posts 78.48% passing rate

darren ramos — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 02:58:00 +0000

A Thomasian aced the June 2019 Interior Design Licensure Examinations, results from the Professional Regulation Commission revealed.

Ana Bernadine D. Carillo ranked first in the exams, with a rating of 86.15%. Joining her in the top eight were Roxanne V. Salvador (Top 5 – 81.55%), Mutya Angela N. Bautista (Top 6 – 80.75%), and Micah Joy I. Guevarra (Top 8 – 80.00%).

Carillo
Salvador
Bautista
Guevarra

UST graduates posted a 78.48% passing rate, with 62 new interior designers. UST also fielded the largest number of examinees.

#ThomasianExcellence

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UST honors 45 faculty retirees for 2019

darren ramos — Wed, 08 May 2019 06:56:00 +0000

The 91��Ϣ�� paid tribute to forty-five (45) faculty retirees on May 8, 2019, in a testimonial at the Grand Ballroom of the Buenaventura G. Paredes, O.P. Building.

Nothing but gratitude

In his response, Prof. Ricardo Agbayani, MD, the first Dean of the old Institute of Physical Therapy, said that retirement is a “wonderful feeling of looking forward to a future of more leisure, less pressure from duties and responsibilities, and getting around to the many things I always said ‘I will do it someday.’ But I also feel a tinge of sadness leaving behind what has been such an important part of my life, the 91��Ϣ��.”

Agbayani heaped praises on the University, saying “I have been blessed. I have received graces. I was given so many opportunities in my whole life in this University. I had spent practically all my life in this University, my home for the past 48 years.”

Agbayani, who earned his pre-medical degree in the College of Science by being a working student, recounted his journey in UST, which began in 1971. He paid homage to those benefactors who helped him finish both degrees in UST, which led him to pursue his specialization in rehabilitation medicine. After training abroad, Agbayani became the Director and eventual first Dean of the Institute of Physical Therapy, the present-day College of Rehabilitation Sciences.

Agbayani thanked numerous people who made his career one to be extremely grateful for, from the administrators who mentored him, as well as his former students who are now leaders in the University. “I thank my students most especially, for you have made me what I am today.”

The gift that teachers receive

In his remarks, the Very Rev. Fr. Herminio V. Dagohoy, O.P., PhD, Rector of the University, said that teachers receive gratitude from two sources: 1) “the students who look up to you as role models and whom you have inspired to be better versions of themselves”; and 2) “the university that acknowledges that an institution of higher learning is as good as its teaching force.”

“The University is known to be one of the best universities largely due to the tremendous role played by its faculty,” Fr. Dagohoy.

“There is really nothing wrong about endings. We just cannot help but feel a little sad when good things come to an end, but we must remember that as a saying goes, ‘There is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.’ [Likening it to our Christian faith], we see it as God’s promise, like His promise to Noah that He will not punish men the same way again.”

Closing his message, Fr. Dagohoy highlighted the journey that the faculty members went through: “Our trek from where the rainbow begins and where it ends is, indeed, very wonderful. We experience both success and failure in our journey, but in the end, we know that we have learned quite a lot and have become better persons. The pot of the gold at the end of the rainbow is a special kind of treasure that includes many things, among them happiness, contentment, gratitude, fulfilment, quality time with loved ones, with oneself, thanksgiving, and savoring the beauty of life. There is so much [more to life] than work.”

Forever Thomasian educators

Honored for their years of service were the following:

ARCHITECTURE

Assoc. Prof. Tobias A. Bonaobra, PhD

Mr. Enrico Cinco

Assoc. Prof. Ma. Rebecca Penafiel

ARTS AND LETTERS

Asst. Prof. Amanda V. Lachica

Assoc. Prof. Emmanuel J. Lopez, PhD

Assoc. Prof. Ferdinand M. Lopez

Assoc. Prof. Reynaldo A. Reyes

COMMERCE AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Atty. Alberto B. Dolosa

Assoc. Prof. Mercurio T. Elenzano, PhD

EDUCATION

Assoc. Prof. Eufemio G. Barcelon, PhD

Asst. Prof. Rosa S. Lumbrera

Asst. Prof. Beatriz B. Ribleza

EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL

Mr. Cesar D. Jucutan

ENGINEERING

Assoc. Prof. Ma. Victoria E. Amon

Asst. Prof. Lourdes T. Baldelomar

Asst. Prof. Mary Rose Florence S. Cobar, PhD

Prof. Edna C. Quinto, PhD

FINE ARTS AND DESIGN

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Mr. Carlos S. Marnilego

Ms. Imelda Paula S. Rosales

LIBRARY

Ms. Ma. Theresa F. Estoya

MEDICINE AND SURGERY

Prof. Ricardo B. Agbayani, M.D.

Assoc. Prof. Alfred H. Belmonte, M.D.

Assoc. Prof. Rolando E. Cabatu, M.D.

Assoc. Prof. Poderoso B. Casuela, Jr., M.D.

Prof. Roy J. Cuison, M.D.

Prof. Ditas Christina D. Decena, M.D.

Assoc. Prof. Froilan A. De Leon, M.D.

Asst. Prof. Romeo R. Fernandez, M.D.

Prof. Reynaldo M. Javate, M.D.

Prof. Irma A. Lee, M.D.

Assoc. Prof. Aurea P. Llanera, M. D.

Prof. Ma. Philomena G. Lopez, M.D.

Prof. Remedios C. Ong, M.D.

Assoc. Prof. Ma. Noemi T. Salazar, M.D.

Assoc. Prof. Jerry H. Santos, M.D.

Prof. Jose D. Sollano, Jr., M.D.

Asst. Prof. Edgardo T. Tan, M.D.

NURSING

Asst. Prof. Christian S. Dicioco

PHARMACY

Asst. Prof. Rebecca G. David

Prof. Angelita S. Sarile, PhD

Asst. Prof. Ma. Teresa R. Suratos

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS

Asst. Prof. Edna Sanchez

RELIGION

Assoc. Prof. Abner C. Manaloto, PhD

SCIENCE

Prof. Ma. Alicia M. Aguinaldo, PhD

Assoc. Prof. Susana F. Baldia, PhD

Asst. Prof. Joyce G. Llana, PhD

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RCCAH bags two research grants from CHED, NCCA

darren ramos — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 01:29:00 +0000

The UST acquired two new research grants from the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

A project led by RCCAH Fine Arts and Design Studies Research Fellow and faculty member Asst. Prof. Guillerma L. Mendoza, titled “Diskarte: Understanding Design culture through the Works of the Filipino Exemplars,” secured a grant until 2020.

Another recipient is , whose “Julio Nakpil @ 150 Music Project: Rethinking and Reimagining the Musical Works of Julio Nakpil in the Context of Philippine Modernity, Transculturation and Cultural Nationalism,” obtained a grant until 2019.

Both research grants are under the SALIKHA Creative Grants project, a joint program by CHED and NCCA.

“Diskarte,” which also includes RCCAH Research Fellows Asst. Prof. Mary Grace V. Hernandez, Assoc. Prof. Nady S. Nacario, and , underlines the understanding of the emergence and development of Filipino design.

“Julio Nakpil @150,” highlights and reassess the renowned revolutionary composer’s contributions to Philippine culture and history. Together with Chua in this research project are RCCAH Director , Dean Assoc. Prof. Antonio P. Africa, Ph.D., and faculty member Asst. Prof. Mary Ann Venturina-Bulanadi.

The SALIKHA Creative Grants project is a financial endowment initiative by CHED and NCCA for higher learning institutions to support creative projects affected by the K to 12 transition program.

The project also aims to support local researchers who endeavor on studies focusing on culture and the arts, namely, its present theme “Transforming higher education through culture and arts.” A preliminary monitoring for the “Julio Nakpil @150” grant was already conducted last November 20.

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4 Thomasians land in top 10 of November 2018 interior design boards

Hans Malgapu — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 03:29:00 +0000

Four Thomasians led UST’s 82 new licensed interior designers, who posted a 66.67% passing rate in the November 2018 board exams administered by the Professional Regulation Commission.

Landing in the Top 10 were:

Top 7 – Bettina Louise G. Tiongco (84.85%)

Top 8 – Anna Kristiniel S. Obnial (84.80%)

Top 8 – Sonja Brianna Q. Quintela (84.80%)

Top 10 – Mary Judith Q. Verdejo (84.50%)

#ThomasianExcellence #ThomasianGraduates

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Serino, Concepcion of Interior Design awarded in Nippon Paint Asia Young Designer tilt, CFAD recognized

Hans Malgapu — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 04:57:00 +0000

Last November 19, 2018 (Monday), student Odrysa Mie Serino was declared as the Gold Winner, Interior Design Category, in the Nippon Paint Asia Young Designer Awards (AYDA), for her work entitled “Gunita,” a greenhouse cemetery.

According to the explanation, Gunita will be a “[nurturing] environment for the nature through the dead,” for the bodies will be used as fertilizers for the trees. The concept aims at ensuring that the families who visit will take care of the tree while seeking comfort beneath its shade. According to Serino, “it is a concept of person which will always be a part of the Earth and in this sense, [the person will never be] really gone.”

The entire complex contains a Chapel, the Garden of Eden, a rooftop garden, a reception lobby, a standard room, as well as a food court. Serino’s design aims to use Lauan wood, bio-cencrete, PVC plastic, stainless steel, structural glass, and reinforced concrete.

Apart from a cash prize, Serino will likewise be given an internship opportunity at Santa Fe Interior Architecture and AIDEA Philippines, Inc., as well as a chance to learn overseas. Her victory likewise earns her the chance to represent the Philippines in the Regional AYDA competition.

During the same ceremony, faculty member Danielle T. Concepcion won the Best Professor Award, for mentoring Serino.

The 91��Ϣ��’s was likewise recognized as Best Supportive University for the said competition.

#ThomasianExcellence

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35 faculty members appointed to CHEd Technical Panels, Technical Committees

Philippe Hernandez — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 02:14:05 +0000

A total of 35 faculty members of the 91��Ϣ�� were appointed to Commission on Higher Education Technical Panels and Technical Committees based on the January 20, 2017 CHEd Special Order No. 8.

Appointed to the Technical Panels and Technical Committees are:

TECHNICAL PANELS

Architecture, Fine Arts, and Other Related Programs
(), Member

Business and Management Education
Prof. Eduardo G. Ong, PhD (), Member

Engineering and Technology
Prof. Alberto A. Laurito, PhD (), Member

Engineering and Technology
Asst. Prof. Dolores S.D. Cleofas, PhD (), Member

Health Professions Education
Assoc. Prof. Ma. Frieda Z. Hapan, PhD ( & ), Member

Health Professions Education
Prof. Cheryl R. Peralta, DrPH ( & ), Member

Humanities Education
Professor Emeritus Alfredo P. Co, PhD ( & ), Co-Chairperson

Science and Mathematics
( & ), Member

Social Sciences and Communication
Prof. Ma. Claudette A. Agnes, PhD ( & ), Member

Transnational and Distance Education
Prof. Belen L. Tangco, PhD ( & ), Member

Transnational and Distance Education
Assoc. Prof. Ma. Ninia I. Calaca, MA (), Member

According to the CSO 8, s 2017, Technical Panel chairpersons and members “provide technical expertise to CHEd in conceptualizing and developing plans, policies, standards, guidelines, rules, and regulations concerning the operation of higher education programs; in evaluating compliance of HEIs with minimum standards for the various higher education programs; in formulating guidelines and criteria for identification of Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development; in developing assessment instruments in undertaking monitoring and evaluation tasks; in guiding CHEd Regional Quality Assessment Teams; in the implementation of developmental programs and projects; and in representing the CHEd in meetings / workshops / conferences / consultations / hearings.”

TECHNICAL COMMITTEES

Architecture
Assoc. Prof. John Joseph T. Fernandez, MSc (), Member

Biology and Molecular Biology
( & ), Member

Catholic Religious Studies
Rev. Fr. Jose Antonio E. Aureada, O.P., SThD ( & ), Member

Chemical Engineering
Prof. Alberto A. Laurito (), Chairperson

Chemistry
( & ), Chairperson
( & ), Member

Electrical Engineering
Asst. Prof. Carlito M. Gutierrez, MSc (), Member

Emerging Technologies
Asst. Prof. Alex A. Santos, MA (), Member

English Language
Prof. Marilu R. Madrunio, PhD ( & ), Member

Fine Arts
(), Chairperson

History
( & ), Member

Hotel and Restaurant Management and Tourism
Asst. Prof. Ma. Cecilia A. Tio Cuison, MEd (), Member

Information Technology
Assoc. Prof. Perla P. Cosme, MSc (), Member

Interior Design
(), Chairperson

Journalism
Asst. Prof. Jeremaiah M. Opiniano, MPS (), Member

Literature
( & ), Member

Marine Science
( & ), Member

Mechanical Engineering
Asst. Prof. Nelson M. Pasamonte, PME, MS, ASEAN Engr, FPSME (), Member

Medical Education
Prof. Jesus V. Valencia, MD, MHPEd (), Member
Prof. Ma. Minerva P. Calimag, MD, PhD ( & ), Member

Medical Technology / Medical Laboratory Science
Assoc. Prof. Ma. Frieda Z. Hapan, PhD (), Chairperson

Music
Asst. Prof. Antonio P. Africa, PhD (), Member

Nursing Education
Assoc. Prof. Susan N. Maravilla, MAN (), Member

Occupational Therapy Education
Assoc. Prof. Sally Jane H. Uy, MBA (), Member

Pharmacy Education
( & ), Member

Philosophy
Prof. Alfredo P. Co, PhD ( & , )Chairperson

Physical Education, Sports, and Wellness Management
(), Member

Physical Therapy Education
Prof. Cheryl R. Peralta, DrPH ( & ), Chairperson

Psychology
Prof. Ma. Claudette A. Agnes, PhD ( & ), Chairperson

Sanitary Engineering
Asst. Prof. Dolores S.D. Cleofas, PhD (), Chairperson

Sociology
Assoc. Prof. Clarence M. Batan, PhD ( & ), Member

Speech-Language Pathology
( & ), Member

Technical Committee chairpersons and members serve in the Working Committees and assist the Technical Panels in undertaking the tasks and activities of the panels.

The order, signed by CHEd Chairperson Patricia B. Licuanan, PhD, makes effective the one-year appointment, from January 1 – December 31, 2017.

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Carillo delivers plenary speech, Bulanadi presents in Asian University Digital Resource Network’s third international conference

Philippe Hernandez — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 07:37:12 +0000

Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs , delivered a plenary speech during the 3rd International Conference on Local Knowledge in the Face of the ASEAN Integration 2015, held from July 24-25, 2015, in the University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City. The conference was organized by the Asian University Digital Resource Network.

In her speech, Dr. Carillo talked about the 91��Ϣ��’ response to the challenges of ASEAN 2015. She presented the University’s response to the threefold thrusts of higher education institutions—teaching, research and community service—and likewise presented how UST’s recent moves are aligned with the ASEAN Integration 2015 and the ASEAN Vision 2020.Dr. Carillo underscored the need to face the challenges head-on, mentioning the imperative changes in organization and structure, faculty development, curriculum, learning, research, quality assurance and international competitiveness, as she highlighted that the ASEAN Integration is a clear manifestation of the need for higher education institution’s to embrace internationalization as the new norm.

Also in the same conference, , a faculty member of the , presented about the exhibitions she and her colleagues mounted in 2011. Her paper, “Celebrating Art and Culture during the 91��Ϣ�� Quadricentennial Year,” presented how temporary exhibitions can be research outputs themselves. This provided the members with valuable tips on how to mount and curate impressive exhibitions that are not only impressive in terms of aesthetics but are likewise substantive in terms of content.

Bulanadi said that exhibits “make people remember and clarify the events and things that happened in the past, to add to existing knowledge and most of all, to gain a greater appreciation of how things were in the beginning of time.” She used this as a springboard to conduct a thorough analysis of the exhibitions done during the Quadricentennial year, in order to gain a clearer understanding of history and culture. Bulanadi’s exhibits were part of her research in the old Center for Intercultural Studies, which is now with the Research Center for Culture, Education and Social Issues.

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