Four alumni were among the 28 faculty and staff members who were given recognition during the UA&P Service Awards held last August 19. 

The following alumni, who have rendered competent service to UA&P for 20, 15, and 10 consecutive years received Unitas trophies and cash prizes:

Mr. Varela is an investment banker by profession.  He graduated magna cum laude in Mathematics at Xavier University in Cagayan De Oro City and finished his Master of Science in Industrial Economics at the then Center for Research and Communication (now University of Asia and thePacific). He maybe the youngest among the new DepEd officials, but his vast experience is definitely not of a greenhorn, so to speak.  He spent a decade of his corporate life with the AsianBank Capital and Investment Corporation where he held top posts as Chief Operating Officer and President.  He also used to head the Strategic Planning and Corporate Communications of the AB Capital Group.  The expertise and skills he obtained from his top-rank positions best suit him to handle the finance and administration portfolio of the DepEd organization. For two years, he was involved with the Center for Research and Communication as an economist, program director of the Industrial Economics Program, and a faculty member of both Economics and Mathematics departments. A multi-talented leader, he is also a contributing columnist to Business World and the Philippine Daily Inquirer.  He served as director or trustee in various foundations and corporations including two universities - Araullo University and the University of Iloilo. His previous involvements include President of Foundation for Economic Freedom, Director of Investment House Application of the Philippines; Phinma Property Holdings Corp.; Microtel Development Corp.; CIP II Power Corp.; Trustee, Phinma Foundation and CRIBS Philippines and Member, National Issues Committee - Makati Business Club. Fully aware of the voluminous work load he faces in the government's biggest department, Mr. Varela vows to squarely address the financial and administrative challenges posed by such a huge bureaucracy as DepEd.

Source:  http://www.deped.gov.ph/about_deped/content.asp?id=5&sid=7

In keeping with the Lenten season, there will be an Open Holy Week Retreat for Professional Men at UA&P at the Dizon Auditorium from April 21 (Holy Thursday) to April 23 (Holy Saturday). The Retreat Master will be Fr. Edgar Soria.

Schedule:

April 21 (Holy Thursday)
8:00 am - 5:30 pm

April 22 (Good Friday)
8:00 am - 3:00 pm

April 23 (Holy Saturday)
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

UA&P faculty members and employees will be free of charge upon presenting their ID's at the registration.

The fee is Php1,500 for the three days, or Php1,100 for two days or Php600 for one day. No meals included.

For reservations and other inquiries, please contact Mr. Pete Dimaculangan at pedro.dimaculangan@uap.asia or 09216587582 or 637-0912 loc 277/278

The Asia Society has organized the Philippines 21 Young Leaders Initiative on its sixth  year. The Initiative has a goal to build a community of young, dynamic Filipino leaders from a cross section of our society. Nominated and selected yearly by a Board of Advisors, these eight to ten young leaders from various sectors – business, politics,

civil society, military, government, media, arts & culture, and the academe – join a larger community selected from the Asia Pacific Region, under a program called the Asia 21 Young Leaders Initiative. Asia 21 gathers about 220 young leaders from the Asia-Pacific to meet, educate, and inspire each other; collaborate and share ideas on public service and other meaningful initiatives, and build relationships of trust and understanding, that will guide the peaceful and optimal unfolding of this Asia Pacific century.

Over the corner of 10 years, from 2006 to 2015, the Philippines 21 Young Leaders Initiative aims to identify 100 of the country’s top young leaders between the ages of 25 and 40 to represent the country to the annual Asia 21 Young Leaders Summit. This year’s Summit will be held in New Delhi, India sometime in November.

For interested UA&P alumni, please download the nomination form here. The deadline for nominations is on May 31, 2011.

Should you have any questions regarding Philippines 21 or Asia Society, kindly contact Atty. Arnel Casanova at (632) 7524374 or at info@asiasociety.org.ph.

Six UA&P alumni passed the 109th bar exams held in September last year. They are:

•      Kathy Buenaventura (Bachelor of Arts Major in Humanities with Professional Certificate in Political Economy 2005)

•      Maria Rowena Hernandez (Bachelor of Arts Major in Humanities with Professional Certificate in Industrial Economy 2002)

•      Camille Alison Lim (Bachelor of Arts Major in Humanities with Professional Certificate in Political Economy 2006)

•      Marinelli Martinez (Bachelor of Arts Major in Humanities with Professional Certificate in Communication 2006)

•      Phillip Francis Uy (Bachelor of Arts Major in Humanities with Professional Certificate in Political Economy 2004)

•      Giancarlo Yuson (Bachelor of Arts Major in Humanities with Professional Certificate in Industrial Economy 2006)

The University has approved the appointment of Ms. Abigail D. de Leon as Executive Director of the Institute of Political Economy (IPE) effective March 15.

Ms. de Leon graduated from UA&P with a Master's Degree in Politics in 2000.

After 10 weeks of intense basketball action, it all boils down to this: etching the team’s name on the base of the perpetual trophy.

After being derailed in its quest for a three-peat in 2010, the Hardy Boys have been tearing the league apart. They have been focused since day 1, stream-rolling by the competition with relative ease.

On the other hand, the battle-scarred Alumni All Stars took the much harder route. After a shaky start, the former champions seem to be peaking at the right time.

Though the Hardy Boys have always been a perennial contender over the past 5 years, they haven’t been this hungry since the start of the 2008 season, during their first championship run. Captain Dabs Castillo has arguably gotten better. Sure he may have lost a step or two, but he has developed into a fine all around player. From a team which relied heavily on its high-wire acts and breakaway points, they have now developed a methodical half-court game.  The reacquisition of Dino Pastrano and the renewed zest of Waffy Fabie almost secures the only definable weakness of past Hardy teams.

As for the Alumni All Stars, these gentlemen are certainly aren’t bereft of top-caliber hoops DNA running inside them. Mainly composed of former OBG and Jontaxx cagers, the All Stars thus share over 10 finals appearances combined, four of which resulted in titles (OBG 2001 & 07/ Jontaxx 2003 & 04). After failing to secure a semis ticket in the 2010 season, the former rivals seem to be playing beautiful music on their 2nd year together. As unfamiliarity hounded the All Stars early on, these inevitably led to lack of chemistry and team play.

So who will be the first champion of the new decade? Find out on April 2.

It's Lent, which means it's time to prepare for the big event. UA&P invites all alumnae to a whole-day recollection this coming Holy Wednesday. It's a day of reflection composed of the Holy Mass, Meditations, the Way of the Cross, Confession, Spiritual Direction, and other activities. Invite your mom and your fellow UA&P alumnae! Comment using an account from Google, Twitter, Yahoo, AIM, Netlog or OpenID

The Strategic Business Economics Program (SBEP) alumnus Lt. Gen. Eduardo S.L. Oban, Jr. was recently appointed the new Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

Lt. Gen. Oban finished the Certificate Program (CBE) in 2003 and earned a Master in Business Economics Degree (MBE) in 2005. His thesis was entitled, “Strategic Options for the Modernization Program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines."

SBEP-UA&P offers its full support in his arduous task of pursuing reforms in the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

UA&P Alumni Card holders get a 20% discount

March
Creative Thinking & Innovation (Mar. 4, 2011)
Strategic Management (Mar. 18, 2011)
Basic Supervision (Mar. 27-28, 2011)

April
Finance for Non-Finance (Apr 6-8, 2011)
Strategic Planning & Analysis (April 29, 2011)

May
Building Effective Presentation (May 5-6, 2011)
Lean Management (May 12-13, 2011)
Leadership for New Managers (May 25 & 27, 2011)

June
Effective Business Writing Skills (June 2-3, 2011)
Project Management Workshop (June 15-17, 2011)
Art of Selling (June 23-24, 2011)

July
Marketing for Non-Marketing (Jul 7-8, 2011)
Strategic Marketing Management (14-15, 2011)
Accounting for Non-Accountants (July 27-29, 2011)

August
Creative Thinking & Innovation (Aug 12, 2011)
Strategic Management (Aug 19, 2011)
Basic Supervision (Aug 25-26, 2011)

September
Finance for Non-Finance (Sept 7-9, 2011)
Strategic Planning & Analysis (Sept 16, 2011)
Advanced Supervision (Sept 22-23, 2011)

October
Communicating for Results (Oct 6-7, 2011)
Lean Management (Oct 20-21, 2011)
Leadership for New Managers (Oct 26 & 28, 2011)

November
Leadership & Management (Nov 10-11, 2011)
Project Management Workshop (Nov 16-18, 2011)

December
Effective Business Writing Skills (Dec 1-2, 2011)

Soon to be offered:
 
Change Management
Train the Trainers
Strategic Finance
Technical Writing

For inquiries contact:
Ms. Macy Tulipat
Tel. no. 6370912 loc. 241
email: mltulipat@uap.edu.ph

From defending champions to dethroned champions.

Newcomer Fusion made sure there will be no back-to-back celebrations for 2010 big winner STC, as it scored a come-from-behind 93-78 quarterfinal triumph last February 26 at the UA&P MPC.

As expected, STC started out strong, asserting its might at the low post, as the combo of versatile Dragon Mike Pamintuan (7 points) and reigning MVP Miguel Vazquez (8 points) scored 15 of their team’s first 22 points. On the other hand, Fusion could not connect on their shots, as their turnovers and missed shots piled up. As a result, they were outscored by 10 markers through the 2nd period.

After STC raced to a 13-point lead at intermission, Fusion employed a torrid full court press at the start of the 2nd half. Thus, they were able to cut the 32-45 deficit to just 6 points, 53-59, going into the final quarter. Swingman Jolo Valdez made 3 treys during one stretch, which opened the lanes for the incursions of the high-flying Jasper Ilagan and sweet-shooting Brian Lintao. Although STC was still able to get 8 markers from former MVP Ashwin Budhrani, it was evident that Fusion was dead set on making its run and that STC was running out of gas.

Quick turnovers by STC enabled Fusion to inch closer and before they knew it, they were already down midway through the payoff period. Moreover, the exhausted champs also had difficulty knocking down their free throws. Aside from Pamintuan, no other STC player scored in double figures in the 4th. The open-court play resulted in a mind-boggling 40-point scoring outburst in the 4th  period for Fusion.



With the win, Fusion was also able to avenge their 58-63 loss to STC last January 23. Lintao top scored with 29 points, while Ilagan and Valdez contributed 28 and 20, respectively. But more importantly, they took another step closer to playing with the more established big boys of Division 1. They take on powerhouse Hardy Boys in their knockout semifinals game. It will be youth versus experience, as the likes of Limbo, Lintao, del Prado and Ilagan lock horns with Castillo, Cuna, Odejar, Fabie and the comebacking Vic delos Reyes and Ralph Egonia. Fusion is trying to become the first expansion team to win the cup on its rookie year.



As for STC, it’s back to the drawing boards for this multi-titled bunch. Pamintuan had another monster game of 28 and 19 and Vazquez’ 14 and 11, but lack of bench support did them in. Another former MVP, Matty Naguiat, had 11 points and 5 steals. Surely, we have not heard the last from the only 2-division simultaneous champion in Prescup history.

They will be back.




photos by Carlos Antonio Creencia
(Article from http://presidentscup.multiply.com/journal)

The book, Romance and Revolution, by Fr. Luis Lisa and Fr. Javier De Pedro is now available at the Center for Research and Communication office at the 6th Floor landing, ACB. The book is a historical work that looks into the lives and times of national hero Jose Rizal and his beloved Josephine Bracken.

For orders and inquiries, please contact Ms. Girlie Caedo at local 350.

In celebration of National Arts Month this coming February, the Arts Department invites everyone to the "Banhay Art Exhibit" at Hans Seidel Hall from January 26 (Wednesday) to the end of February. A reception will be held on January 26 at 5:30 pm.

"Banhay" is a glimpse of the art produced by a community of artists in the cultural locale of Paete, Laguna. With paintings, sculptures and “peintures” by 16 homegrown artists from the Paete Artist Guild, the exhibit will show the variety and uniqueness of their style, and its role in keeping alive the local culture of the Paete people.

For inquiries, please call Ms. Abby Reyes at local 361 or email areyes@uap.edu.ph.

National Arts Month: Banhay Art Exhibit
Hans Seidel Hall, DCB, University of Asia and the Pacific
For inquiries, please call Ms. Abby Reyes at local 361 or email areyes@uap.edu.ph.

The College of Arts and Sciences has been granted Level II re-accredited status by the PACUCOA for its Liberal Arts Program effective until April 2015. CAS will seek Level III accreditation of its Liberal Arts program for the coming school year.

The University invites you to show your support for our athletes by watching and cheering for them on the following dates:

     SPORT          DATE                   TIME               VS                          VENUE                  

The School of Education and Human Development has been granted Level II third reaccredited status by the PACUCOA for its Master of Arts in Education program effective December 2010 until December 2015. SED will seek Level III accreditation of its MA in Education program, if and when the PACUCOA’s full report on the last reaccreditation visit (still to be released) so recommends.

UA&P book launch at Fully Booked

The Center for Research and Communication (CRC) invites everyone to A Joint Book Launch at the Forum at the 4th Level of Fully Booked at Bonifacio High Street in Taguig City on February 10 (Thursday) at 4:00 pm. It will be the University's first major book launch outside the campus and will feature the following works of UA&P luminaries:

Tongues of Men, Dreams of Angels
by Fr. Marciano Malvar Guzman

Romance and Revolution
by Fr. Luis Lisa and Fr. Javier de Pedro

The Work of Children
by Dr. Esther Joos Esteban

For inquiries, please contact Ms. Mary Grace Caedo at local 350 or email marygrace.caedo@uap.asia.

To cast your vote just log on to http://www.uap.asia/uappy/. Please be reminded that you must have a uap.asia account first in order to vote. If you still don't have one, just go over to http://webcampus.uap.asia/ and get yours today!

The Center for Social Responsibility (CSR), in partnership with The Fisherman Foundation and SEVEN Fund, has launched the search for the most innovative business idea that can create prosperity in Metro Manila through the Breakthrough Innovation Grant (BIG). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as social entrepreneurs whose ideas can serve as drivers for poverty alleviation and social improvement could qualify for the grant worth $20,000. Proposals must be innovative, resourceful, scalable, and fit the particular needs of the Philippines to drive wealth creation. 

For inquiries please contact:

Ivanna Aguiling

Tel. +632 6370912 loc. 360
E-mail: iaguiling@uap.edu.ph
URL http://www.iamstrong.org
http://uap.edu.ph/administrative/social_responsibility.aspx

Find out more about the competition here.

The Management Committee (ManCom) is pleased to announce the new composition of the
School of Education and Human Development (SED) OpCom effective January 3, 2011.

     Dr. Celerino C. Tiongco, Chair (Dean of SED)
     Dr. Fe Gladys B. Golo, Vice Chair (Vice Dean of SED)
     Ms. Lexie C. Estacio, Secretary

Ms. Estacio graduated from UA&P with a Master's Degree in Education Major in Child Development Education in 2006

OAA would like to extend its thanks to the students, teachers and staff of San Joaquin Elementary School, the OSA-BIGGKAS volunteers, the alumni who participated and the generous sponsors who made the first alumni outreach project possible. Our special thanks to those who prayed for the success of this activity as well.

The University of Asia and the Pacific will be holding Aguinaldo masses starting this December 16 to 24 at the Stella Orientis chapel at 5:30am. We are cordially inviting everyone to welcome the coming of Christ in attending these masses. 

Submission of entries for REHATCHED: The Uappy Design Contest has been extended to December 27 (Monday). A cash prize of P10,000 awaits the winner.

Join now and leave a legacy to the school.