UPV posts 100% passing rate in 2022 Licensure Exam for Fisheries Professionals

Ms. Lenilyn Gallos



UP Visayas (UPV) posted a 100 percent passing rate in the October 2022 Licensure Exam for Fisheries Professionals, with 10 alumni in the Top 10.

UPV secured eight of the 10 highest places in the said examination.

John Rey Fortu Rasgo, a BS Fisheries graduate of the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS), topped the board exam with a rating of 86.25 percent.

Rasgo who graduated in July 2022, Cum Laude, shared the same spot with Jean Margaret G. Badong of Iloilo State College of Fisheries-main.

All 39 aspirants from UPV-CFOS hurdled the exam held last October 6-7, 2022.

Nine (9) more topnotchers led the newly registered fisheries professionals from CFOS.

They are Angelica Marie S. Dominguez, third place (85.75); Leslie T. Sampollo, fifth place (85.25); Cedric Jay A. Nantong and Cherry Dale C. Templonuevo, sixth place (84.75); Robert Christian F. Patani, seventh place (84.50); Joseph Keith Paulo T. Nava, eighth place (84.25); Reymark C. Busalla and Marianne Joyce S. Herrada, ninth place (84.00); and Yessamin T. Lebaquin, tenth place (83.75).

CFOS Dean Encarnacion Emilia S. Yap lauded the performance of the 39 new fisheries professionals produced by the University for they weathered the storm taking into account the challenges that they have been through.

They were among the first batch of K-12 graduates and the first batch of students under the revised BS Fisheries program.

They were on remote learning mode from March 2020 to February 2022 and went back to the University to attend laboratory classes for their undergraduate thesis last March.

They took the board exam prepared by new members of the Board of Fisheries of the Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC) and yet, they were able to pull through, Yap stated.

“Warmest congratulations to our new batch of fisheries professionals for holding on. We are very proud of you. Thank you. May we all continue to serve the fisheries industry and the Filipino people,” the dean said.

PRC released the list of 716 successful examinees out of 1,966 takers with a national passing percentage of 36.42% on October 12.

UPV-CFOS has been dominating the licensure exam as the top performing school in the previous examinations.

Last year, UPV registered a passing rate of 95.83 percent; 96.33 percent in 2019; 97.30 percent in 2018; and 98.97 percent in 2017.

Source: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/news/upv-posts-100-passing-rate-in-2022-fisheries-technologist-licensure-exam

Asst. Prof. Kriza Faye Calumba receives Young Investigator’s Research Award at The 12th Asian Conference



Asst. Prof. Kriza Faye Calumba received the Young Investigator’s Research Award (Early Career Researcher Category) at The 12th Asian Conference on Lactic Acid Bacteria held at Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, on October 10-13. The award was given by Dr. Sung-Sik Yoon, President of the Asian Federation of Societies for Lactic Acid Bacteria.

Asst. Prof. Calumba presented the study “Probiotic Viability in Marang (Artocarpus odoratissimus) Juice Inoculated with Putative Lactobacillus paracasei C1I12” which was funded by the UP Mindanao in-house research grant.

The co-authors are:
Ms. Carmina Demerey (BSFT alumna)
Asst. Prof. Rovi Gem Villame (DFSC faculty)
Ms. Zarryn Palangga (BSFT alumna)
Assoc. Prof. Jackie Lou Tagubase (DFSC faculty)

Congratulations!

Source: University of the Philippines Mindanao Facebook

UP-Diliman grad tops Electronics Engineer exam; 3 Electronics technicians share first place

A graduate from the University of the Philippines – Diliman garnered the highest percentage ranking over 785 out of 2,644 passers of the October 2022 Electronics Engineer Licensure exams, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Friday evening.

Meanwhile, three Electronics Technicians graduates from three different schools share first place in the licensure exams. They were among 1,546 out of 2,005 who passed the examinations given earlier this month.

Harold Andre Teodoro Puig from UP-Diliman gained a rating of 91.1 percent while second placers John Albert Capule Bertuldo (Bulacan State University – Malolos) and Mark Andrew Victor Montero Lim (Mapua University – Manila) garnered 88.50 percentage rating.

The rest of the Top 10 examinees who took the October 2022 Electronics Engineer Licensure exams are:



The topnotcher for the Electronics Technician Licensure Examination with a percentage rating of 90.00 are:

Cris Ramil Lequigan Calzita (Eastern Visayas State University – Tacloban), Mark John Rayela Peña (Pamantasan ng Cabuyao), and Jun Nico dela Cruz Zabala (University of Sto. Tomas).

The rest of the Top 10 examinees are as follows:





The top performing school for the October 2022 Electronics Engineer Licensure Examination is the University of the Philippines – Diliman while for the Electronics Technician Licensure Examination, the PRC named the Mapua University – Manila. — BAP, GMA News

Source: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/848121/up-diliman-grad-tops-electronics-engineer-exam-3-electronics-technicians-share-first-place/story/

2022 UPLB SESAM Distinguished Alumni

The UPLB School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM) and the SESAM Alumni Association congratulate the 2022 SESAM Distinguished Alumni:


𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐌 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲
𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁. 𝐃𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐳𝐦𝐚𝐧
𝑃ℎ𝐷 𝐸𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒, 2004
Independent Researcher and Consultant, Gaia Resource and Environmental (GReEn) Consultancy Services


𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐌 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥)
𝐅𝐨𝐫. 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨 𝐁. 𝐒𝐚𝐧̃𝐨𝐬
𝑀𝑆 𝐸𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 1998
Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) – Laguna
2021 to present


𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐌 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥)
𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐝𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐦
𝑀𝑆 𝐸𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒, 2010
Provincial Department of Planning and Investment, Chomthong Village,
Thakek District, Khammouane Province Lao PDR


𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐌 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐨 𝐒. 𝐓𝐚𝐧
𝑃ℎ𝐷 𝐸𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒, 2009
Vice President for Research, Extension and Intellectual Property
Carlos Hilado Memorial State University


𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐌 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩
𝐃𝐫. 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐂. 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐳, 𝐉𝐫.
𝑀𝑆 𝐸𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒, 1995
Professor, College of Agriculture and Food Science
9th UPLB Chancellor
University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)

Source: UPLB School of Environmental Science and Management Facebook

Former IBM head to lead IT&E’s IT team

Rina Marie Guzman joins IT&E as its IT director for Guam and CNMI. (IT&E)

IT&E announced yesterday the addition of Rina Marie Guzman to its team as IT director for Guam and CNMI. Guzman has a total of 16 years of experience in the technology industry in the Philippines and the Asia Pacific region, most recently as board director and transformation leader–customer experience of Cisco Philippines.

“We are excited to announce Rina’s appointment to lead our IT department. She has a stellar record in the technology industry in the region and brings a forward-thinking mindset as an accomplished transformation leader and strategic program manager. The entire company is eager to support her as she leads her team to greater success,” said Jim Oehlerking, CEO of IT&E.

During her three years at Cisco, Guzman also served as program manager for Governance and Transformation advisory. Previously, Guzman served as country chief information officer and business design consultant for IBM, Asia Pacific for three years.

A champion of women’s leadership development, Guzman held various positions at Intel from 2006 to 2014, where she was the first Filipino and female technologist, as well as the first female and senior technical leader on the company’s senior management team. She holds two invention disclosure submissions in the Intel Patent Office.

For a short time, she led a newly formed division to support digital transformation at the Bank of the Philippine Islands as division head and business technology leader (vice president).

In addition to her corporate positions, Guzman has held leadership positions in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations engineering community, including past board chairman for Young Engineers ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations, country representative for the Philippines, and external affairs director. She is also the first Filipino awardee in the ASEAN Engineer Register.

Guzman is author of Set Me Ablaze, an inspirational guide for young professionals navigating their career journey.

Guzman holds a bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of the Philippines – Diliman and Project Management Professional certification, among other certifications.

Source: https://www.saipantribune.com/index.php/former-ibm-head-to-lead-ites-it-team/

UP Mindanao faculty members researches selected for the 2022 Australian Award Philippines







UP Mindanao faculty members and their respective researches were among those selected for the 2022 Australian Award Philippines.

Glory Dee A. Romo and Jon Marx P. Sarmiento of the School of Management, Prof. Isidoro R. Malaque of the Dept. of Architecture, and Senior Lecturer Jayson Ibañez of the Dept. of Biological Science and Environmental Studies, and their respective research proposals, were selected for support under the 2022 Australia Alumni COVID-19 Response Grants Scheme.

Professors Romo and Sarmiento will study the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the management of resources in a community in Maguindanao Province, Philippines. Architect Malaque, for his part, will use Placemaking to collaborate with communities for a more inclusive post-pandemic recovery. Lecturer and conservation biologist Ibañez will build an indigenous peoples coalition and stakeholder partnership for human and biodiversity wellbeing within the Mt. Apo and Pantaron key biodiversity areas.

Source: University of the Philippines Mindanao Facebook

Upsilon Sigma Phi congratulates its 3 alumni for being included in the “100 Most Powerful People in the Philippines”



The Upsilon Sigma Phi congratulates Department of Justice Philippines Secretary 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗻 “𝗕𝗼𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴” 𝗖. 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗮 ‘𝟳𝟵, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗚. 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗲𝘇 ‘𝟴𝟱, and University of the Philippines President 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗟. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻 ‘𝟴𝟵 for being included in the “100 Most Powerful People in the Philippines” by Esquire Philippines.

The individuals included in this list are recognized for their power and influence in their respective professions. The list is divided into three categories: Government and Spiritual Leaders, Titans of Industry, Media, and Academia, and Wielders of Soft Power.



DOJ Secretary Boying was Chief of Staff under former Senator Loi Ejercito-Estrada from 2001 to 2004. He was then elected for two terms as Congressman of the 3rd District of Cavite from 2004 to 2010. Boying was subsequently elected Congressman of the 7th District of Cavite from 2010 to 2013. He then served as Governor of Cavite from 2016 to 2019. Boying was later elected for two more terms as Congressman of the 7th District of Cavite from 2019 to 2022.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from UP Diliman in 1983. He then obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree from the UP College of Law in 1987.


House Speaker Martin presently serves as Congressman of the 1st District of Leyte. Prior to becoming Speaker, he was Majority Floor Leader of the House from 2019 to 2022. Martin was also Chairman of the Board for Equitable PCI Bank and Director for various other companies such as the Philippine Commercial International Bank and Equitable Card Network. He concurrently works as Director of the CARPA Realty Development Corporation and Trustee of the Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Medical Foundation.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Cornell University in 1985. Martin then obtained a Certificate of Special Studies in Administration and Management from Harvard University in 1988. He subsequently completed his Bachelor of Laws degree at the UP College of Law in 1992.



UP President Danilo was an Associate Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from 1996 to 2000. He was then President of De La Salle Araneta University from 2000 to 2002. Danilo later worked as Associate Dean of the UP College of Law from 2002 to 2006. He subsequently served as Dean of the UP College of Law from 2011 to 2018.

He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering from De La Salle Araneta University in 1979. Danilo then graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Laws degree from the UP College of Law in 1983. He subsequently obtained his Master of Laws degree from the University of London in 1986.

Congratulations, Brods!

Source: Upsilon Sigma Phi Facebook

UP graduate tops Sept 2022 licensure exam for social workers

By Kaithreen Cruz

University of the Philippine

THE Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced that 2,955 examinees hurdled the licensure examination for social workers held this September 2022 out of the 4,723 who took it.

Gian Paul Salanio from the University of the Philippines Diliman led the new batch of social workers after garnering a score of 88.20.

Eight schools were hailed as top-performing with at least 10 or more examinees and with at least an 80 percent passing rate after posting a 100 percent passing rate.

These are the Asian Social Institute (all 10 examinees passed); Ateneo de Davao University (all 20 examinees passed); Bicol University-Tabaco (all 25 examinees passed); Caraga State University Butuan City (all 85 examinees passed); La Verdad Christian College (all 13 examinees passed); Leyte Normal University (all 67 examinees passed); Norte Dame of Marbel University (all 13 examinees passed); and University of the Philippines Diliman (all 19 examinees passed).

The list of successful examinees may be viewed on the PRC website at prc.gov.ph.

The September 2022 licensure examination for social workers was held in Manila, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga, and the results of the examination were released three working days after the last day of examination.

Members of the Board of Social Workers who gave the licensure test were Chairman Lorna Gabad, Rosetta Palma, Fe Sinsona and Ely Acosta.

The newly licensed social workers are reminded to register online for the issuance of their Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration. PRC said the schedule/s for the online registration will be announced at a later date.

Similarly, the board passers should also personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

“The date and venue for the oath taking ceremony of the new successful examinees in the said examination will be announced later,” the commission added.

Source: https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/09/29/news/national/up-graduate-tops-sept-2022-licensure-exam-for-social-workers

ABS-CBN News chief Ging Reyes named 2022 Southeast Asia Laureate for WAN-IFRA Women in News Editorial Leadership

Jeff Canoy, ABS-CBN News

Regina ‘Ging’ Reyes, head of ABS-CBN Integrated News

MANILA — ABS-CBN News chief Regina “Ging” Reyes has been recognized by a global network of news publishers for her “exceptional contribution to the newsroom, editorial integrity, and outstanding leadership.”

Reyes was named the 2022 Southeast Asia Laureate for Women in News Editorial Leadership by the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) on Thursday, September 29 in Zaragoza, Spain.

The Women in News Editorial Leadership Award recognizes “the exemplary contribution of a leader to her newsroom, and under her leadership, her media organization’s contribution to society.” One “exceptional” editorial leader each from Africa, the Arab Region, and Southeast Asia is named Laureate, annually.

The 74-year-old WAN-IFRA is an organization whose members represent news organizations across 120 countries and whose mission is to uphold the rights of journalists worldwide.

Along with Reyes, Zimbabwe Independent’s first woman editor Faith Zaba and Diana Moukalled, co-founder of independent media platform Daraj.com, were also named Laureates for 2022.

“Equality and inclusion in the media are essential for a healthy and representative society. We are happy to welcome our 2022 laureates, Zaba, Moukalled and Reyes, to the group of media leaders who play an exceptional role in making a difference in media while contributing to these fundamental ideals.,” WAN-IFRA CEO Vincent Peyregne said in his congratulatory message during the awarding of the 2022 Laureates.

Reyes was awarded on the second day of the 2022 World News Media Congress, an annual gathering of global news leaders, in Zaragoza.

King Felipe VI of Spain attended the Congress where he also led the awarding of the 2022 Golden Pen of Freedom, an annual press freedom award, to Polish media outfit Gazeta Wyborcza Foundation for its contribution in safeguarding independent journalism.

In her speech during the awarding ceremony, Reyes highlighted the need for journalists to continue doing the work amid attacks on press freedom across the world.

“A fellow journalist recently told me that ‘we are an endangered species.’ I couldn’t help but feel sad and old. Some of our colleagues have taken a step back from journalism and are pursuing different career paths out of frustration, disappointment and uncertainty,” Reyes said.

“We’ve been disrupted and we need to keep and regain the trust of our public. But we cannot give up on this profession. I feel a sense of urgency in the need to help our young journalists stay true to our mission. Even as we seek new ways of reaching audiences, the role of journalists in a democracy, the practice of truth-telling and the values that enable it, must be constant.”

Reyes, 59, is the longest-serving news chief of media company ABS-CBN starting in 2010. Previously, she served as the organization’s North America Bureau chief from 2002-2010, founding bureau operations from the ground up.

Reyes began her news career in ABS-CBN as a production assistant in 1986, as the country was regaining its democracy after years under martial law, and as the organization relaunched its operations after it was ordered shuttered by the government. She climbed the ranks, eventually becoming one the newsroom’s top editors and producers. She became the executive producer of the country’s longest running newscast, The World Tonight.

In her leadership posts, Reyes ushered the newsroom’s transition into digital and multi-platform reporting as well as integrated news operations. She has mentored many young news producers and working journalists.

In 2020, Reyes was the news head when ABS-CBN was once again ordered by the government to shut down its free-to-air broadcast operations after the company’s legislative franchise expired. During congressional hearings to renew the franchise, Reyes defended the importance of press freedom and the role of journalists in a free society. Lawmakers, however, ultimately revoked the application to renew the license.

After ABS-CBN was removed from free-to-air television, activists and media observers described the order as one of the “worst attacks on press freedom” under the Duterte administration.

The order resulted in ABS-CBN downsizing its operations but continued to report news on digital and cable platforms. Under her leadership, ABS-CBN remains one of the top news organizations in the country.

During the ceremony, Reyes dedicated the award to the ABS-CBN newsroom.

“This honor comes at a time when our news organization continues to be severely challenged on many fronts. I am deeply moved and humbled to receive this recognition on behalf of my entire news team, most especially the women in our newsroom and in the field. They are at the forefront of our battle to defend media freedom in our country and preserve the values of our profession. And I am here only because of their collective hard work and sacrifice,” Reyes said.

Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/amp/news/09/29/22/abs-cbn-news-chief-is-2022-southeast-asia-laureate-for-women-in-news-editorial-leadership

UPLB is top performing school in agricultural and biosystems engineering

UPLB emerged as the top performing school in the recent licensure examination for agricultural and biosystems engineering (ABE) held on Sept. 15-16.

All 31 examinees from UPLB passed the exam, garnering a 100% passing rate for the University. Landing in the top ten examinees is Vincent Dioshua A. Yambao who ranked seventh with a rating of 83.66%.

The exam had an overall passing rate of 42.28%, with 832 passers from a total of 1,968 exam takers.

The BS ABE program of UPLB integrates engineering sciences with applied biological, environmental, and agricultural sciences. It has four specialization areas: agricultural food and bioprocess engineering; agribiosystem machinery and power engineering; land and water resources engineering; and agrometeorology, biostructure and environment. (Jessa Jael S. Arana, with information from prc.gov.ph)

Source: https://uplb.edu.ph/academic/uplb-is-top-performing-school-in-agricultural-and-biosystems-engineering