Dr. Ronaldo M. San Jose (1970-2022)



UP Integrated School is mourning the passing of one of the pillars of the institution, Dr. RONALDO M. SAN JOSE.

He was a professor in the Department of Mathematics and College of Education and became the administrator of UPIS from department to department, associate principal, and principal.

His service as a teacher, counselor, and administrator is non-negotiable; and his contribution to the formation of curriculum and organizing walks in UPIS.

He is an inspiration to students and alumni, parents, fellow teachers and staff, and friends of UPIS.

Not only is she a fun teaching companion, she is a true and best friend to many.

Thank you very much for 30 years of service to UPIS, Sir SJ.

We love you.

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My deepest condolences to the San Jose family.
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UPDATE
SJ’s wake is at Boy Santiago Funeral, Sta. Ana, Ampid, San Mateo, Rizal (beside cockpit arena).
Interment is on Wednesday, March 2, in the morning (no specific time yet).
Virtual Luksang Parangal is on March 1, 6:00-8:00 PM. Details to follow.

Source: University of the Philippines Integrated School Facebook post

Asst. Prof. Mae Claire G. Jabines (1978-2022)



The Social Sciences Federation mourns the passing of a brilliant and passionate College of Social Sciences faculty, Asst. Prof. Mae Claire G. Jabines.

Prof. Claire was a kind soul. She served as a mentor on political science courses and has shown great excellence as an academician — in publishing local and international journals and spearheading public services. Indeed, UP has lost another great mentor.

Our deepest condolences also to the bereaved family of Prof. Claire Jabines.

And to you Miss Claire, thank you for imparting your wisdom to us and for inspiring us to grow with honor and excellence. May the Lord keep your soul under His wing.

For further donations, you may send your help through:
Landbank Account Name: Mae Claire Jabines
Landbank Account Number: 3177176191

Source: Social Sciences Federation – UP Cebu Facebook post

Leonardo “Narding” D. Tamondong (1940-2022)



Leonardo D. Tamondong, of Upper Tumon, died Jan. 21 at the age of 81. Viewing and last respects will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 7 at Our Lady of Peace Funeral Home, Barrigada. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 1 p.m. at Santa Barbara Catholic Church, lower level, Dededo. Interment will follow immediately at Our Lady of Peace Memorial Gardens, Windward Hills, Yona.

Source: https://www.postguam.com/obituaries/leonardo-d-tamondong

Pioneer sociologist and former UP OAR Director Fe L. Rodriguez-Arcinas passes away

Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc

Prof. Fe Arcinas (seated, rightmost) as one of the pioneering instructors of the UP Diliman Department of Sociology and Social Welfare. Photo from Professor Belen Tan-Gatue Medina

The University of the Philippines (UP) sadly announces the passing of UP sociology professor and former Director of the UP Office of Alumni Relations (UP OAR), Professor Fe L. Rodriguez-Arcinas, on February 3, 2022.

Prof. Rodriguez-Arcinas was a pioneer Instructor of the UP Diliman Department of Sociology and Social Welfare, established in 1952. She undertook groundbreaking studies in the socio-economic structures of the urban poor, including those residing in the UP Diliman campus in the 1950s. She went on to become UP Professor of Sociology.

Prof. Rodriguez-Arcinas took charge of the UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies (CIDS) in 1988 as Executive Director.

One of her students, UP Vice President for Academic Affairs Cynthia Rose Bautista, recalls: “Professor Arcinas took any responsibility that fell on her lap very seriously, walked extra miles to carry them out, and persevered despite obstacles—whether it be leading the Philippine team in an international research project on labor contract migration, teaching her courses, or ensuring that the position of the department she led was understood by higher administration.”

UP Professor Emerita of Psychology Dr. Maria Cecilia Gastardo-Conaco, another former student, shared her recollections: “As starting UPD instructors in the mid-1970’s, I and my cohort perennially looked up to the senior faculty for role models and behavioral guidance. The Sociology Department, right beside the Psychology Department, was a convenient source of empowered, competent, and energetic female academic models to aspire for. Prof. Fe Arcinas was at the top of my list—knowledgeable without being arrogant, power exercised without the aggressiveness, hard work done without looking bedraggled. She was my ideal of grace and kindness in a stressful academic cooking pot, the soft touch that packed a punch. She also appeared to have achieved the precarious balance between the demands of work and family life, something I always struggled with. But seeing her successful equilibrium gave me hope. I have never been able to look as well put together as Mrs. Arcinas but I hope, to some extent, that I have been able to embody the kindness and generosity she always exuded in this competitive academic world of ours.”

Prof. Rodriguez-Arcinas was appointed Director of the Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) from 1989 to 1993. She beefed up its database and established the mailing list for the University’s publication for UP Alumni, the Carillon, and the OAR’s alumni directory. Those who worked under her in the OAR remember her as “strict but approachable, reasonable and fair.”

Source: https://up.edu.ph/pioneer-sociologist-and-former-up-oar-director-fe-l-rodriguez-arcinas-passes-away

Dr. Carmencita A. Lopez, 80

Carmencita A. Lopez MD died January 19, 2022 at age 80. Born in the Manila, Philippines.

High school graduate of St. Theresa’s College in Quezon City, Philippines. She obtained her medical doctorate degree from the University of the Philippines, Neurology Internship and Residency at Boston University, and Neurology Fellowship at New York Medical College.

She worked as Chief of Neurology & Medical Director of EEG Lab at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, New Hampshire and was a Neurology Consultant at Manchester VA Medical Center 1983-1987 and Tewksbury Hospital in Massachusetts 1992-2008.

She was an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School 1984-1987 and was an Instructor in Neurology at Boston University College of Medicine 1967-1970. Her Awards included Certificate of Appreciation for service rendered to New Hampshire College and a Certificate of Appreciation for services rendered in the fundraising for the Mount Pinatubo Volcano victims by the Filipino American Friendship Society of New Hampshire. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology. For many years, she did volunteer work as physician for pilgrimages of the sick to Lourdes, France, hosted by Boston Lourdes Center. She volunteered in the Medical Advisory Board of the NH Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and the NH Chapter of the Lupus Foundation. Her hobby is creative writing. She wrote a book titled “The Bumblebees and Other Creative Works.”

She retired as a physician since 2008 in Manchester, New Hampshire. Sadly missed by brother Leandro Lopez and wife Catherine, sister Maria Halloran, sister Cristina Allen and husband Bill, brother Leonides Lopez and wife Carmen P, sister Cleotilde Lopez and friend Norman Bonin, and several nieces & nephew. Predeceased by parents Alfonso & Corazon Lopez, sister Carolina Lopez and brother Alfonso Lopez Jr.

SERVICES: Visitating hours will be held at Phaneuf Funeral Home and Crematorium on Wednesday January 26, 2022 from 9:30am – 11:30am. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated following visitation beginning at 12pm in Blessed Sacrament Parish, 14 Elm St, Manchester with burial taking place at Mount Cavalry Cemetery, Manchester. To view Carmencita’s Online Tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit www.phaneuf.net.

Source: https://www.legacy.com

Atty. Remegio C. Antiquiera (BA History 1989, UPV).



Our deepest sympathies to the family of Atty. Remegio C. Antiquiera (BA History 1989, UPV). He passed away on January 12, 2022.

His wake will be at St. Peter’s Chapel, Mandurriao, Iloilo City, until Jan 21. Visiting hours is from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM only. Interment will be on January 22, 2022, following a 2:00 PM at the Immaculate Concepcion Church, Oton, Iloilo.

Source: UPV Office of Alumni Relations