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:
The Distinguished Alumni Awardees for 2022 are honored by the UP Alumni Association. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO)UPAA President and UP Alumni Regent Reynaldo Laserna addressed the UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awardees and their families. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO)
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.”
Rep. Edcel Lagman, UPAA Most Distinguished Alumnus for 2022, urges his fellow Distinguished Alumni Awardees to “give back to and honor UP for giving us quality education and imparting in us the fidelity to patriotism and passion for freedom.” Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO)
“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)
Rep. Edcel Lagman (standing) with his fellow 2022 UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awardees. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO)
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 and guests toast the 2022 UPAA Distinguished Awardees during the November 9 dinner in their honor hosted by UP President Danilo Concepcion. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO)
UP President Concepcion leads the toast for the 2022 UPAA Distinguished Awardees. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO)
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.
Rep. Lagman (3rd from left) stands with UP President Concepcion (2nd from left), UPAA President and UP Alumni Regent Laserna (3rd from right) and UP Vice President for Public Affairs Elena Pernia (extreme left), and Rep. Lagman’s family members. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO)
Reports from Jo. Florendo Lontoc and Fred Dabu, MPRO.
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.
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)
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 154 of 306 examinees passed the November 2022 Geology licensure examinations, said the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Thursday.
The Geology Licensure exams were held on November 15 to 17, 2022 in testing centers in Metro Manila.
Two students tied at first place on the list of examinees that topped the exam, Lawrence Glen Fulgar Sabaria of Mapua University-Manila and Tiffany Ashley Falsis Uy of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, who both scored 83.70 percent.
At second place is another graduate of UP Diliman, Editha Rose Buhay Chavez who scored 83 percent, followed by Ken Adrian Cupay Villarias from the University of Southeastern Philippines-Davao City who scored 83 percent.
Meanwhile, UP Diliman was named as the top performing school of the said examinations after ending with a passing rate of 92.50 percent.
Dr. Roberto Figueroa, Assistant Professor of the UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), won the Michele Steele Best of JALT 2021 Award for his contribution to the Mixed Augmented Virtual Realities in Learning Special Interest Group (SIG) and an outstanding article. The MSBoJ 2022 ceremony was held during the Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) International Conference in Fukuoka, Japan on 11-14 November 2022.
The study “Virtualizing a University Campus Tour: A Pilot Study on its Usability and User Experience, and Perception,” which is also published in the second volume of the International Journal in Information Technology in Governance, Education, and Business (IJITGEB) tackles the use of virtual reality (VR) as an alternative to the traditional physical campus tours in the International Christian University (ICU). They found out that the VR campus tour can complement and augment traditional campus tours.
The article is co-authored by Gibran Alejandro Garcia Mendoza, Jennifer Christine Clasara Fajardo, Siaw Eng Tan, Eiman Yassin from ICU Japan, and Teo Hui Thian from PETRONAS Leadership Centre, Malaysia.
The Michele Steele Best of JALT Awards is a program that was started to honor the speakers who make JALT events such valuable experiences. For the past 10 years the award has been given renewed importance and significance for the recipients.
To know more about the conference, you can visit their website at https://jalt.org/.
https://jalt.org/
All graduates of UPLB’s BS Nutrition who took the October 2022 Nutritionist-Dietitian Licensure Examination (NDLE) passed the said exam.
This is the 14th year in which NDLE takers from UPLB have accomplished this feat and have brought unparalleled and distinct honor to the University.
With this, UPLB was named by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as the top-performing school in the country in nutrition and dietetics. It ranked first among three universities that had 30 or more examinees taking the NDLE and from whom at least 80% passed.
Placing 4th is Giuliana Solano Medina who inked a rating of 89.65%; followed by Kioh Cerez Monato, 7th place with an average of 89.35%.
Rounding out the topnotchers from UPLB is Ceres Natalie Bandayrel Basuel, with an average of 89.05%.
According to PRC, out of 1114 takers, 719 or 64.54% passed the NDLE. (Kristel Hope T. Villafuerte)
The UP College of Pharmacy would like to congratulate its 17 graduates for passing the recently-held November 2022 Pharmacist Licensure Examination! We would also like to extend our heart-felt felicitations to the other boardpassers who will all work together in building a stronger pharmacy workforce.
May you all serve the people, the country, and the profession!
The UP College of Pharmacy would like to congratulate our UPCPAAI President, Ms. Hazel Faye R. Docuyanan, for bagging the Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA) Ishidate Award for Hospital Pharmacy at the 28th FAPA Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia held 10th November 2022.
A graduate from the University of the Philippines School of Health and Sciences – Leyte bested 1,768 who successfully hurdled the October 2022 Midwife Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced.
Jonathan Calunsag Gatela Jr. gained a percentage rating of 90.10 while Marielle Luceño Oberio from Iloilo Doctors’ College made it to second place (90.05).
The rest of the topnotchers are the following:
The top performing school, with 100 percent passing rate, is Cavite State University (Don Severino Agricultural College). — BAP, GMA News
