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UST holds second social media in education summit

Hans Malgapu — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 07:52:00 +0000

Last January 22 to 24, 2019, the ̽��ѡ Communications Bureau hosted LinkEd 2.0: Social Media in Education Summit, at the Audio Visual Room of the Tan Yan Kee Student Center.

Beyond the projected avatar

In her lecture entitled “Social Media and Mental Health”, Dr. Gia Sison started the talk with the three sides of the truth: the version of truth of person one, the version of truth of person 2, and the truth in itself. Sison said these versions of truth were distorted in social media, thus imposing danger.

Sison highlighted that people can learn from social media, despite its negative aspect, provided that it was used responsibly. “If a Facebook posts causes you to trigger negative emotions, act immediately by deactivating your account. Unfollow your ‘happiest’ friends or turn your computer off.”

Moreover, she reminded everyone that Facebook was not a representation of reality. “You should be able to separate that Instagram or Photoshop moments from reality, and you are only getting a slice of their lives. You have no idea what is going on under the surface.”

Sison said the first step of using social media responsibly was to stop comparing the self on everyone else’s positively biased representation of theirs, both in online and in real life, for one’s experiences vary.

“Deactivating your account might seem a little extreme, but if we work on the ‘positives’ that social media brings, we can use it in a way that aligns with our mental health and well-being.” she said.

Wellness starts at home

In her lecture entitled “Mental health: The Law, the Classroom”, Dr. Ma. Claudette Agnes, PhD, said the chapter five of the Mental Health Law aimed to have a positive contribution to the community, as it was integrated to the educational system in behalf of students and teachers.

She also highlighted that the University was already taking steps and implementing its measures in addressing mental health concerns. “We also have to make sure that we have [professionals] from the allied strands who will handle the problem.” Agnes said. “Approach some people who can help you.”

She also noted that the educators must also review their course offerings for the semester, and be more sensitive in terms of giving workloads and quantity of assignments.

Most importantly, she underscored that wellness starts at home. “Parenting is important because it affects the kind of disposition that we have right now.”

Reviewing standards for the benefit of students, teachers, and stakeholders.

Mr. Renz Christian Argao, MA, of Department of Psychology lectured on the teachers’ roles in students’ mental health. Argao highlighted that an educator must help the students reach his/her standards set for them.

“A good university or a faculty would know that raising standards, we must ensure that no student gets left behind.” Argao said. “Our standards do not need to suffer because we need to meet the needs of our students.” he said. “But we need to revisit the way that we are trying to meet those standards on the end of our students.” Argao followed.

Moreover, Argao said there were cases that the educators become the bully themselves. ” If the teachers themselves, sila pa nagsasabi na ‘Ay baliw iyang classmate niyo na ‘yan! Huwag niyo pakinggan iyan’, or ‘Nag-iinarte lang iyang classmate ninyo, huwag niyong pansinin iyan!’ That is where the stigma starts.” he said.

“We [the teachers] have a role in forming a supportive relationship in the school context.” he added.

Social media as an economic platform for students

Mr. Leandro Loyola underscored that social media in itself is good but those who use it made it bad. Moreover, Loyola said the youth were in search for online platforms where they will be noticed and recognized, and gather people in their virtual network, which then became a leeway for opportunities.

Citing a survey conducted by the New York Times, he said people would pass valuable information in their respective profiles to build and image and demonstrate who they are, and what they stand for. In turn, Loyola said students have a tendency to share irrelevant contents and that was where the educational institution–student affairs in particular–would step in for guidance. “Our students are on social media and if it needs for us to be there also so that we can assist them and guide them, the better.” he said.

Student affairs played a significant role in ensuring student development in various areas: from academics to personal; from socio-cultural to political participation and citizenship. Loyola said social media can be maximized and extend the reach of services to students who would prefer online counseling.

“What they [guidance counselors] do is they send messages and forward postings, and career and job placements, too […] and making the student handbooks available online for both students and parent.” he said.

Teachers need guidance too

Carolyn Quiba highlighted the use of social media in keeping mental health in check, and as well as the importance of setting multiple sessions with guidance counselors especially the faculty members.

“Go to a counselor and maybe you can receive the benefit [and] see how it will help you psychologically, spiritually, and mentally.” Quiba said.

Moreover, she cited that the Guidance Week and Mental Health Week. “Every 2nd week of Octobers is a national mental health week that could be a celebration for guidance.”

On online classrooms

Dr. Dinah P. Nadera tackled the autonomy of mental health law regarding informed consent to treatment and referral from the legal perspective.

“This is providing the opportunity for persons with mental health problems to assert their rights.” Nadera said. “The primary purpose is to protect the liability and, of course, [to protect] the human being.”

As such, Nadera urged the school administrators to explore the possibilities to explore further online cross-enrolments especially in General Education courses that ran online.

“All of the possible options that goes to school but not in the environment that may subject these students to stress–not because of the professors but probably because of living conditions.” she said.

Empowering partner

Dr. Raymond John Naguit underscored the importance of social media in empowering partners who have mental health concerns. “We have to go beyond consulting them and really involve them in decision making.” Naguit said. “Social media is a good platform in advocacy work but and it does not lose the essence of educating people” he followed.

According to Naguit, while social movements should be popularized through a champion, it should be “headless” for it to work in the long run. “We work with some youth advocates and try to provide a platform where we can talk,” Naguit said. “It is important that we cut across our advocacies that is also one way of diversify in our advocates. ” he followed.

“Sometimes, it is your words that give them hope. Sometimes your words would mean their life and death.” Naguit said.

Educate, not demonize

Jeleen Tycangco said transforming people, who know nothing, instead of shaming them on social media would make social media a good space. “You demonize that person for not knowing something that is not innate in itself.” she said.

Tycangco said social media made it easy for people who have social anxiety to interact and also for them to vent out. “It makes them feel they belong to a certain group and it is accessible to connect with like-minded people.” Tycangco said.

“If we cannot take away all the negative [content], maybe we can outweigh it using more positive contents.” she said. “Any act of kindness, any form and help counts. There are no small ways when you put your heart and your intentions to it.”

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UST Faculty of Medicine an Surgery launches medical foundation

Hans Malgapu — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 03:10:17 +0000

In anticipation of the sesquicentennial celebration of the ̽��ѡ Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (UST-FMS) in 2021, the “Anargyroi: FMS Foundation, Inc.” (AFI) held its Philippine launch on January 14, 2018 at the UST Main Building.

First launched on July 3, 2017 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada,
during the 25th Annual UST Medical Alumni Association in America (USTMAAA) Convention, the Anargyroi Foundation is an independent organization that manages donations, and supports the UST Faculty
of Medicine and Surgery to sustain and aid initiatives that include scholarship grants, facilities, community outreach, research, as well as student and faculty development programs.

In her message to the Foundation’s supporters, UST-FMS Dean Ma. Lourdes D. Maglinao, MD, said that “[Anargyroi] will serve as the conduit for all men and women, groups and institutions, advocates and champions to help [UST] continue its task to educate and enlighten competent, committed, and
compassionate Thomasian physicians.”

The first five full scholars under the Regent’s Scholarship Program, the flagship project of the AFI, were presented this academic year 2017-2018. Currently serving as the FMS Regent is Rev. Fr. Angel A. Aparicio, O.P. Each year onward, five more scholars will be chosen until the 150thanniversary of the FMS in 2021. Scholars are selected based on the students’ outstanding academic performance, Christian qualities, and need for financial support.

Quality medical education is made more accessible by prioritizing candidates from far-flung areas. Hence, one scholar from Luzon, two
from Visayas, and two from Mindanao will be given a scholarship grant which covers tuition and miscellaneous fees, board and lodging, as well as learning materials every academic year.

The first batch of Regent’s Scholars include Charles John S. Latorre, Cloie Ann P. Rabinetas, Patricia Joyce G. Si, Carmela Niña S. Tormo, and Jochebeth Joi T. Trocino.

“I believe that the highest virtue of the medical profession is its altruism. It is innate in you. You are wired for it. But as one author says, though this virtue is inherent in each and every one of you, a switch [still] has to be flipped. It is my fervent wish that [Anargyroi] will provide the impetus or the proverbial flipping of switch, or the process of initializing the spirit of altruism in all doctors and alumni,”

UST Vice-Rector Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., stressed during his opening remarks. AFI will also fortify health service delivery through its Community Outreach Program by establishing a comprehensive primary
care facility, a holistic nutrition program for children, and a functional geriatric day care in underdeveloped areas of the archipelago.
Another project is the Simulation Center, which replicates clinical scenarios in order to provide students a strong link between their basic medical education and actual clinical practice. Using simulation aides, students
can learn more effectively without fear of harming patients.

The Foundation will also support the Research Program, to assist in the production and publication of medical research work within FMS. It also aids the Student and Faculty Development Programs.

“There are so many challenges that we have to hurdle, so many things that we have to discuss, but just the enthusiasm of being

part of this launch is more than enough for me,” UST Rector Very Rev.
Fr. Herminio V. Dagohoy, O.P. said in his message of appreciation.
“Because the root word of enthusiasm is entheos,” Fr. Dagohoy
continued. It means ‘God is within.’ “You are enthusiastic because
you are fired up. You are imbued with the presence of God within you.
You cannot be this expressive, willing, and enthusiastic without His
Grace. So please continue to maintain your enthusiasm [for helping
those in need].”

The Development Office of the Anargyroi Foundation may be
contacted at 406-1611 local 8566 or through anargyroifoundation@
gmail.com

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Board Topnotchers – January 2018

Hans Malgapu — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 12:11:40 +0000

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Community environmental engagement, DRRM capacities strengthened in ALERTOmas

Hans Malgapu — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 11:55:09 +0000

ALERTOmas is an annual advocacy on Environmental Sustainability
and Action and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)
sponsored by the UST Simbahayan Community Development
Office. With the theme “Alertong Mamamayan, Ligtas na Pamayanan,”
the three-day event was participated in by representatives from the
different partner communities and institutions of the University. The
activities were organized by the ALERTOmas cluster consisting of the
College of Science, College of Architecture, Graduate School, Faculty of
Engineering, National Service Training Program and the Faculty of Arts
and Letters.

Marking the official start of the ALERTOmas was the Walk for
Creation activity that gave the participating communities an insight
of the events that are prevalent in today’s society. There were also six
stations that showed the calamities that Mother Earth continues to
experience, and social issues such as the government’s war on drugs,
and fake news. After reflecting on these issues, the participants signed
the “Pangako Sa Bayan.” Following the Walk for Creation activity was
a seminar-workshop on the care for the environment facilitated by
Ms. Mylene Saluta from the Fellowship for the Care and Creation, Inc.
(FCCAI). She gave a comprehensive talk on Pope Francis’ “Laudato Si:
On Care for Our Common ̽��ѡ.”

A Water Survival Training was conducted at the Paraiso ng
Kabataan, a government facility in Andalucia, Manila. They were asked
to do hands-on drills to help them deal with disaster situations. Knowing
that the Philippines is prone to landslides and floods, the activities were
focused on how to respond to these situations. The participants were
taught by Mr. Cris Falculan and his team, who are professionals from
Rescue 177. Documentary films on different calamities that the country
had encountered were shown at the UST Commerce Audio Visual Room.
The film-showing activity helped the participants realize and contemplate
on the importance of life.

On the last day of ALERTOmas, the participants went to Rizal Park. Faculty of Arts and Letters faculty member Melanie DC. Turingan of the Department of History, gave a lecture on the heroism and patriotism of Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippine National Hero who was executed in Bagumbayan,
now known as Luneta or Rizal Park.

The lecture also discussed how the Rizal monument was constructed. The
participants had the chance to go and see the beautiful and
history-laden park.

The final stop over was the Manila Ocean Park where the participants were treated to a tour of the park’s amenities and its different attractions, particularly the different species of sea creatures. The Closing ceremony was also held in the Manila Ocean Park. Participants all left with gladness in their hearts and promise that they too will give their share of lessons back to their communities.

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Javate lectures on ophthalmology in Asia, Europe

Hans Malgapu — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 11:03:35 +0000

Considered as one of the most brilliant doctors in his profession both in the local and international scene, Dr. Reynaldo M. Javate has made numerous contributions in the field of ophthalmology through his practice, inventions, and lectures.

Javate was a speaker at the 32nd Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology held in Singapore where he discussed Endocanalicularscope for Lacrimal Diseases.

At the annual meeting of the British Oculoplastic Surgery Society held in London, United Kingdom, Javate was invited to present his lecture on Predictive Factors in TELDR (Transcanalicular Endoscopic Lacrimal Duct Recanalization).

In Athens, Greece, Javate discussed the Technique and Success Rates of TELDR with Silicone Intubation and Balloon Dacryoplasty with Cytopuncture Microbiopsy at the 12th Congress of International Society of Dacryology and Dry Eye (ISD & DE).

The ISD & DE congress was immediately followed by the FCI Distributor’s Meeting of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS) held in Lisbon, Portugal. Javate gave a presentation on Management of Anophthalmic Socket using FCI Bioceramic Orbital Implant and Bilateral Frontalis Sling for Surgical Correction of Congenital Ptosis with Poor Levator Function using FCI Expanded Poly Tetra Fluoro Ethylene (ePTFE)
Ptose-Up and Ptosis Probe.

Javate’s international series of lectures was capped with his presentation titled Radiosurgery: My 30-Year Experience “Radiosurgery and its Clinical Applications in Eyelid, Oculofacial Plastic, Orbit, and Lacrimal Surgeries” delivered during the Japan Seminar of Clinical Radiosurgery in Tokyo, Japan.

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Dones presents paper on biomechanical taping technique, trains at MSK Ultrasound Workshop in Australia

Hans Malgapu — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 10:46:27 +0000

College of Rehabilitation Sciences faculty member Assoc. Prof. Valentin
C. Dones III, Ph.D., presented a paper at an international conference in Australia and received a professional advancement grant from the Commission on Higher Education that allowed him to undergo a training on diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, also in Australia.

At the Allied Health Conference organized by the International Centre for Allied Health Evidence held at the University of South Australia, City East,
Adelaide, South Australia, Dones joined a writing workshop at the pre-conference of the said international confab.

During the main conference, he presented his paper titled “The effectiveness of Biomechanical Taping Technique on visual analogue
scale, static maximum handgrip strength, and Patient Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation of patients with lateral epicondylalgia: A Cross-Over Study”. In the conference, he learned how pieces of research evidence were translated into practice among health care professionals.

At the post-conference summit session, Dones represented the Filipino therapists among international delegates inclusive of health care users, practitioners, administrators, and policy makers. The summit
session aimed to develop a white paper that summarized issues related to the Allied Health System.

Prior to the conference, Dones received a Professional Advancement Grant from the Commission on Higher Education that allowed him to attend a training on the use of diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound. The practical course titled ‘MSK Ultrasound Workshop (Intermediate)’ was held in Broadbeach Waters, Gold Coast, Australia.

This five day program provided didactics and practical imaging on ultrasound pattern recognition found in normal and abnormal muscles, tendons and nerves. Practical tips and hints in obtaining high quality images were shared and demonstrated by skilled Australian sonographers.

As a result of this educational immersion, Dones is now creating programs that train Filipino therapists on the use of diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound in research, improve writing capacity of UST-College of Rehabilitation Sciences faculty and students, and introduce translation and utilization of research evidence in the professional practice.

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Eballo receives Fellowship at Lilly Library

Hans Malgapu — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 04:05:01 +0000

Institute of Religion faculty member Associate Professor Dr. Arvin Eballo was recently awarded a fellowship by the Mendel Fellowship Committee
of the Lilly Library in Indiana University, United States of America.

Eballo is currently working on his research titled: “Reconstructing the Ancient Katagalugan Worldview toward Nation-Building by Revisiting the Old Catechetical Manuscripts.”

The research aims to revisit, reflect and reclaim the pre-colonial Katagalugan worldview in order to heal the famously coined ‘damaged culture’ of the Philippines due to the many external influences that came to the country over the last four hundred years. Part of the research objective is to reestablish the long lost uniqueness and originality of
the Filipino identity and culture before the colonial

eras. Thus, the sitting board of the Mendel Committee decided to award the fellowship to Eballo because of the promising output that the research aspires for especially with regard to nation-building.

Aside from the fellowship, Eballo is granted access to the Mendel ollections of the Lilly Library which houses some important and extant Filipino catechetical books, materials and documents that were used by the early missionaries in the Philippines to Christianize the natives. These materials are said to contain essential information in understanding Filipino pre-colonial worldview as the missionaries utilized the language and culture in incorporating doctrinal tenets of the Catholic Faith. These collections were from the different libraries and archives of the major religious orders
in Intramuros which were then looted by the British army
after the Spanish soldiers defeated them in 1764.

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UST hosts PR Student Congress, Grand Prix; VP Leni urges youth to action

Hans Malgapu — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 03:10:18 +0000

The ̽��ѡ hosted the 2018 Student Congress and
Grand Prix of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines. With the theme “Youth vs. Climate Change: The Ultimate PR Challenge,” teams from different schools competed in presenting the best Digital Video and PR Plan for campaigns against climate change held at the UST Education Auditorium on January 20 and 21, 2018.

The keynote speech was delivered by the Vice President of the Philippines herself, Her Excellency Maria Leonor G. Robredo.

Readiness is key
VP Robredo highlighted the importance of not only awareness, but also
vigilance. Citing the concerning trends of extreme weather patterns over the past several years and the worsening storms and floods, she said that “[These incidents teach] us a very hard lesson: that times have changed. No one is safe anymore.

And we really need to be ready.” “Climate change is real, and it is putting so many of our people at risk,” VP Robredo continued. “And you know what’s even worse? Climate change hits the poorest first, and hits the poorest the
hardest. Each time a calamity strikes, it is the poorest who pay for it, sometimes with their own lives,” she grimly stressed.

Sharing an anecdote regarding her team’s recent visit to Agutaya, Palawan,
a small island ten hours away from Coron by boat, VP Robredo discussed the harsh reality of weather disasters that is invisible to the urban public. She gave the example of Typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan).

“Help came quickly for areas like Tacloban and Leyte. Iyon ‘yung
napapanood natin sa TV. (That’s what we are able to watch on TV.) But there were several other places in the country that remained invisible in the eyes of many, pero grabe rin ‘yung destruction from Yolanda, (but also sustained much destruction from Yolanda).”

The local community of Agutaya, who live far from the mainland and the more well-off towns, remained distraught from Typhoon Yolanda’s wrath even years after the storm ravaged their island. The VP also noted that the only school in Agutaya’s sole town was still damaged when they arrived,
even though Yolanda happened more than four years ago. Electricity was unavailable, and the local fishing community had a severe shortage of boats that affected their livelihoods negatively.

A call to action
After highlighting the importance of helping fellow Filipinos, VP Robredo
warned the students in the audience that, “We do not have to wait for another typhoon or calamity to move us into action. We can do something now to mitigate the impact of climate change. We do not have to let it hit
us close to home.”

Commenting that generations Y and Z are in a unique position to lead the
charge against climate change, she also commended the efforts that are already underway. “Instead of sitting by on the sidelines, you’re finding ways to discover your role in nation building.”

“How I wish we, your elders, gave you a better world than this. It is the failure of my own generation to have acted in earnest or in kind. Kami po ‘yung nagkulang sa inyo. (Our generation owes yours),” the VP also lamented.

“But as I said, all hope is not lost because we believe in you,” she continued
in a positive note. “We believe you can do something about climate change now. In fact, you are already in a perfect position to do something about it. With technology at your doorstep, and with your exceptional creativity, you can come up with the most innovative solutions,” VP Robredo highlighted.

“Personally, I witnessed that working with young people brings greater power in making the impossible possible,” she shared with the crowd, adding that her staff is primarily composed of young and dynamic people, with an average age of 26 years old among the team that includes new graduates as young as 21 years old.

“There are countless creative ways to solve the crisis of climate change,” she said, giving the example of producing eco bricks, reused plastic bottles stuffed with solid non-biological waste that are stronger than hollow blocks, which are commonly used by some of her team’s partner communities
for construction.

Urging the youth to innovate, the VP stressed that, “No effort is too small; no
plan is too complicated to discuss. Every idea is precious if we all have open minds and open hearts.”

VP Robredo ended her speech with a call to action. “As future communication professionals, you have power that can move our world. So make the most out of your stay [in school]. Learn as much as you can. Hone your skills and your abilities. Find innovative ways to move people to action.

Because our actions today will become the consequences we will deal with tomorrow.”

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Catholic universities urged to focus on strengthening integrity of Filipino families

Hans Malgapu — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 03:10:16 +0000

The Association of Catholic Universities of the Philippines (ACUP) held its 2018 National Conference from January 29 to 31, 2018 at the Holy Angel University in Angeles City, Pampanga.

Coinciding with ACUP’s 45th year of establishment, the conference
anchored upon the theme “The Role of Catholic Universities in Strengthening the Filipino Families Toward Nation Building: A Response
to Amoris Laetitia.”

With the UST Rector, Very Rev. Fr. Herminio V. Dagohoy, O.P.,
serving as Vice-President of ACUP, UST served as the Association’s
secretariat.

The three-day conference began with a religious tour of heritage
sites and churches within Pampanga, which included the Holy Rosary
Parish and the Apu Shrine in Angeles City, the San Guillermo Parish
in Bacolor, the Santiago Apostol Parish in Betis, and the San Agustin
Parish in Lubao.

The second day featured a keynote address, lectures, research
presentations, and panel discussion, before capping off with a
celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
In his welcome remarks, Holy Angel University President Dr. Luis
Maria R. Calingo acknowledged the challenge that many Filipinos face
when it comes to family values. “All is not well in our country. There are
many whose condition makes it difficult for them to know the treasures
of family and faith,” he explained.

Calingo then urged the participating Universities to “join together
to continue being witnesses to the truth that our shared faith is not
repressive, but is the key to a promising future. More than ever, our
country needs devout leaders – those who regard their faith not only as
their spiritual identity but also as the governing force in their daily lives.”
The key to providing our nation with more faithful nation builders is
to strengthen the basic unit of society – the family.

ACUP President Rev. Fr. Marcelo V. Manimtim, C.M., who is also
president of Adamson University, said in his President’s message that
the most crucial guide that Catholic universities need to follow in order
to achieve such a goal is the post-synodal apostolic exhortation “Amoris
Laetitia” (The Joy of Love). Released in 2016, Pope Francis discussed
in the 256- page document the pastoral care of families, love within the
family, and the contemporary challenges that love faces.

“This conference looks into the challenges of Amoris Laetitia to the
Catholic universities to reflect on the ways these academic institutions
can strengthen the Filipino families,” Fr. Manimtim said in his message.
The conference tackled the phenomenology of the Filipino family
through lectures, research presentations, workshop and sharing of best
practices that presented experiences of the common Filipino family. The
formation of the youth as a crucial factor in strengthening the family was
also discussed

Fr. Manimtim said that the conference would be helpful to Catholic universities because it would enable them to share more visibly and effectively the pastoral approach of Pope Francis, concrete indications of
which abound in Amoris Laetitia.

“Our deeper understanding of the situation of Catholic families may lead to
greater appreciation of the challenges and to more solid support of their vocation to raise faith-filled, generous, and socially committed Filipinos. When we are able to do this, we shall fulfill our mission to make education an active instrument in promoting the development of our people through the healthy families.”

The first keynote speaker was Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio S. David, D.D., Bishop
of Kalookan, who centered his talk on the plight of the Filipino family. One of the biggest threats to the inner strength of the Filipino family is the anti-poor sentiments and rough conditions evident within the nation.

“I am confronted every day by families in flight. I’m reminded of the Holy Family in flight, of being pursued by Herod, of the murder of the innocents,” the Bishop said, adding that “The Bible’s vocabulary for the
poor is back to widows and orphans and a lot of parentless children and families have become dysfunctional.”

Other presenters for the second day included Center for Family Ministries of the Ateneo de Manila University Program Director Fr. Teodulo Gonzales, S.J. ;Jollibee Foods Corporation Brand Public Relations and Engagement Manager Ms. Cat Triviño; De La Salle University Research Ethics
Director Madelene A. Sta. Maria, Ph.D. ; UST Research Center for Social Sciences and Education Lead Research Associate for Social Health Studies Center Asst. Prof. Maria Carinnes P. Alejandria-Gonzalez,; St. Louis University Supreme Student Council President Ms. Shirley Jane D. Mrs. Marilou Mandawe, author and faculty member of
the University of San Carlos.

Speakers included well-known Sociologist and Radio Veritas consultant
Bro. Clifford T. Sorita; St. Mary’s University Student Affairs and Services for Women Assistant Dean Pearl Via S. Coballes; UST-Legazpi Student Services Director Mr. Jesus A. Barizo; Holy Name University Assistant to the President for Religious Education and Mission Fr. Samuel D. Clarin, SVD, and Notre Dame University Alumni and External Affairs Director Fr. Eduardo M. Santoyo, OMI.

Multi-disciplinary discussions on the state of the Filipino family today were also conducted. Speakers were: St. Paul University Quezon City Social Innovation and Research Director Prof. Ronel P. de la Cruz, Ph.D., who gave the anthropologist’s perspective; Holy Angel faculty member Prof. Christopher Martin A. Tañedo, who also works as a Psychologist at St. Luke’s
Medical Center, provided the psychologist’s perspective; and Adamson University faculty member Mr. Mark Godwin B. Villareal, who
gave the sociologist’s perspective.

The second keynote speaker of the conference was Archbishop
Socrates B. Villegas, D.D., Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan, Pangasinan.
He discussed “Catholic Universities and the Filipino Families: The Pastoral
Response to the Challenges of Amoris Laetitia.” In his talk, Archbishop Villegas explained the importance of encounter and accompaniment, which involves confrontation, challenges, conversion, consolation, and eventually contemplation, and cited the significance of discernment which involves humbling oneself before God, listening to silence as it is the language
of God, and letting go of negativity.

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UST Pharmacy, Management & Science University Malaysia discuss international collaborations

Hans Malgapu — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 03:51:14 +0000

The officials of the UST Faculty of Pharmacy headed by Dean Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, Ph.D. and the Management and Science University (MSU), Malaysia, led by its president Prof. Tan Sri Dato’ Wira Dr Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid met on January 17, 2018 at the MSU to discuss the international collaborative activities between the two universities through programs such as student mobility, faculty exchange, visiting professorship, research and scholarship.

Five Medical Technology students/ interns were sent to
the MSU Faculty of Health & Life Sciences for their internship which
was held from January 17 to February 9, 2018.

The meeting was also attended by UST Faculty of Pharmacy
academic officials and their counterpart from MSU. The meeting
was coordinated with School of Pharmacy Dean Prof. Fadli Mohd
Asmani, Ph.D., and Faculty of Health & Life Sciences Dean Sairah
Abdul Karim, Ph.D. The UST Pharmacy contingent was composed
of: Department of Medical Technology Chair Assoc. Prof. Edilberto
Manahan, and International Relations Coordinator Assoc. Prof.
Agnes L. Castillo, Ph.D

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