UPM Tribute: “Doc Apo / Doc Nap: A life of long, devoted, illustrious service to the Filipinos”
Link: https://www1.upm.edu.ph/node/3307
Source: UP Manila FB page
Dr. Napoleon M. Apolinario (UPCM Class 1967)
In Memoriam
IPG Mediabrands CEO Venus Reyes-Navalta
The officers and board members of the UP College of Mass Communication Alumni Association wish to express our profound sadness on the passing of IPG Mediabrands CEO Venus Reyes-Navalta.
A leader and long-time pillar of the Philippine advertising industry, Venus Navalta received the Glory Medal of Distinction from the UPCMCAA in 2017 as one of the pioneering achievers of our College.
Our deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones, most especially, to her husband Egay and her son Caloy.
We request the pious readers to join us in prayers for the eternal repose of the soul of Venus Navalta. 🙏
Source: UP CMC Alumni Association
Professor Emeritus Domingo “Domeng” Goan Landicho (1939-2021)
Dulaang UP mourns the loss of Domingo Landicho, playwright, actor, and academic. We are one with his family and friends during this time of grief.
Domingo “Domeng” Landicho wrote three plays for Dulaang UP: Toreng Gareng (1977), Dapithapon (1978), and Elias at Salome (A Musical) (1997). He also shared the stage with us for three memorable productions as Pilosopong Tasyo (Noli Fili, 1992), Guro (Ang Pagbabalik ng Madame, 1992), and Brother Sammy (Ang Butihing Babae ng Timog, 1993).
Thank you for the stories, Sir Domeng! You will always be remembered.
Photo courtesy of: https://bit.ly/2VjXJGe
Source: Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (DUP Official Page)
Prof. Dr. Madrileña dela Cerna (1947-2021)
Prof. Dr. Madrileña dela Cerna
08 June 1947 – 27 July 2021
UP Cebu mourns the departure of our very own Dr. Madrilena “Madz” dela Cerna — a most beloved teacher, top-notch academic, beautiful soul, and true inspiration.
Ms Madz is best known as a passionate advocate for recording local histories, heritage mapping and the promotion and celebration of local culture and identity. She is an indefatigable writer on the records of Cebuano literature and the arts, and has also written extensively on the unique history of UP Cebu.
But she is also a feminist and an activist who embodied independent thinking and empowered articulation for equitable representation, social justice and inclusivity. She was an embodiment of what resilience in spirit really means, the will to survive and thrive and stand stronger amid the most excruciating challenges and adversities — a true UP Cebu icon.
Thank you, Ms. Madz. We celebrate you and cherish our memories of you. And we shall continue the many causes and projects you have started. Your legacy will live on with us.
Source: University of the Philippines Cebu FB page
Photo courtesy of Cebu Daily News archives
Rene M. Cabalum (HS’74, BSBA Acctg’79, MMBM’86, UPV)
Our condolences to the family of Rene M. Cabalum (HS’74, BSBA Acctg’79, MMBM’86, UPV). He passed away July 21, 2021.
Source: UPV Office of Alumni Relations
Prof. Fe Ganchero (retired faculty, UPV CAS Dept. of Chemistry)
We send our deepest sympathies to the family of Prof. Fe Ganchero (retired faculty, UPV CAS Dept. of Chemistry). She passed on July 21, 2021.
Source: UPV Office of Alumni Relations
Patria E. Javelosa (HS’75, BSM’80)
Sincere condolences to the family of Patria E. Javelosa (HS’75, BSM’80, UPV who passed away July 21, 2021.
Former professor and Clark Museum Curator Ms. Ceferina “Cefy” Yepez.
The UPDEPPO community mourns the loss of beloved former professor and Clark Museum Curator Ms. Ceferina “Cefy” Yepez.
Dr. F. Charito Imperial-Sebastian, former UPDEPPO Director, writes:
“I am sure no one could beat Ms. Yepez in the knowledge of the history of Clark. She served Clark earlier than most of us‐-mingled with the Americans in the early years of the military base, taught them in UP when the unit in Clark was officially named UP Clark Air Base and then served CDC Museum as curator from the time it was established up to the time she passed on.
She knew all the Ayta tribes in and around the area, helped UPDEPP organize its Ayta Studies Center and depicted the Aytas’ life and culture in a dedicated corner of CDC Museum. She helped me develop the Music, Literature and Physical Education part of the integrated Ayta alternative learning curriculum from her wealth of knowledge of the Central Luzon Aytas.
Ms. Yepez helped all the administrators of UP in Clark–from UP Clark to UPDEPPO days– as they managed the unit here, especially in organizing the alumni, preparing for recognition rites, and linking with CDC in regard to UP’s status as locator in the special economic zone. The most touching of all her efforts was when she patiently waited, along with many constituents, for the governor in the provincial capitol to follow up on UPDEPP’s request for a shuttle bus (used to carry faculty from Diliman to Clark and back). According to those who witnessed the scene, the governor was so surprised that in her frail and late senior stage, Ms. Yepez waited in line to beg her to expedite the granting of the vehicle as the old van of UPDEPP was already endangering the lives of the faculty in their daily travel to and from Diliman.
As CDC was surely aware that no one could surpass Ms. Yepez’s deep knowledge of the history of Clark and the multi-cultural facets of its spaces in the last century, the government corporation let her serve as CDC Museum curator beyond retirement age and until her last breath.”
Paalam, Ma’am Cefy. Maraming salamat po sa inyong pagmamahal sa UPDEPPO. Hinding-hindi po namin kayo malilimutan.
Ms. Yepez’s remains will be brought to the St. Peter’s Chapel at Cut-Cut, Angeles City for the wake starting on July 24 (5 PM) until July 26, 2021.
Source: UP Clark FB page
Dr. Priscilla “Ma’m Lil” C. Sanchez
𝗠𝗡𝗛 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The entire management, curators and staff of the UPLB Museum of Natural History conveys its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and loved ones of Dr. Priscilla “Ma’m Lil” C. Sanchez.
Dr. Sanchez was appointed as Head Curator of the UPLB MNH Microbial Culture Collection in 1987 until her retirement in 2000. She was first appointed during the term of Director Venus J. Calilung and succeeded Prof. William L. Fernandez, known as the Father of Philippine Microbiology, in heading the collection.
At the Museum, Ma’m Lil spearheaded a project with the Asian Network of Microbial Resources from 1997-2000 and served as correspondent to the World Federation of Culture Collections. Through her collaborative project, a new genus and species of hyperthermophilic archaeon, 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘨𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴, was discovered together with Japanese scientists in 1999. She also co-discovered in 2003, a novel thermoacidophilic crenarchaeote, 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴.
She is the author of “𝘔𝘪𝘬𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘩𝘪𝘺𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘪𝘯” published by the UP Sentro ng Wikang Filipino and “Philippine Fermented Foods: Principles and Technology” which was conferred the 2010 Outstanding Book Award by The National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines
A recipient of prestigious awards from the university and numerous professional organizations, Dr. Sanchez will always be remembered for being a staunch supporter of the Museum even after her retirement from academic life.
Prof. Leonilo Doloricon (1957 -2021)
The Bulwagan ng Dangal University Heritage Museum deeply mourns the loss of Prof. Leonilo ‘Neil’ Doloricon of the UP College of Fine Arts. Prof. Doloricon was an indispensable member of the museum community, donating many of his works to the Bulwagan ng Dangal and actively participating in the museum’s exhibits throughout the years, such as in Monochromed Memories: UP Landmarks Exhibition (2010), Dissident Vicinities (2017), The Constantino Murals: Hidden in Plain Sight (2017-2018) and Tao at Tahan (2018).
Standing at the forefront of the Philippine social realism movement, Prof. Doloricon was not only a prolific artist, printmaker, and educator, but was also a dedicated activist whose body of work reflects his lifelong solidarity with the masses.
The museum sends its deepest condolences to the UP CFA community and to Prof. Doloricon’s family and friends.
Source: Bulwagan ng Dangal FB page