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Taiwan’s Tzu Foundation, UST collaborate on pioneering Telomere Clinical Study

Hans Malgapu — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 02:40:39 +0000

Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital and Medical Center in Taiwan has joined forces with the ̽��ѡ (UST) to embark on a clinical study on “telomeres.” Telomeres, often described as the guardians of gene stability, are specialized DNA repeats found at the ends of chromosomes. Their length gradually shortens with each round of chromosome replication, and when they become too short, it triggers cell apoptosis. This unique biological phenomenon allows the length of telomeres to function as a clock for cell division, providing insights into an individual’s biological age. Moreover, telomeres have been found to be closely associated with medical conditions, including bone marrow failure, cancer, and a range of aging-related diseases.

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s New Southbound 2.0 Program, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital has been proactively involved in “New Southbound Medical and Health Cooperation and Industrial Chain Development.” A pivotal development occurred in 2023 when the hospital facilitated the establishment of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Chongren General Hospital in the Philippines. This strategic move has laid the foundation for a multinational clinical trial program, which commenced in mid-October, carried out in close collaboration with the ̽��ѡ in the Philippines. This comprehensive program not only involves imparting technical training to the Philippine medical and research team but also encompasses the creation of a DNA database, with the overarching aim of advancing the treatment of telomere-related diseases.

Dr. Shang-Hsien Yang, who conducted extensive research on bone marrow failure syndrome at Boston Children’s Hospital in the United States, played a pivotal role in establishing the technical platform for telomere-related research. Under his guidance and with support from Cheng Yoong Pang, Deputy Director of the Department of Medical Research, and Dr. Liuh-Yow Chen, Associate Research Fellow at the Institute of Molecular Biology, Academia Sinica, this international clinical trial collaboration program with the ̽��ѡ in the Philippines became a reality.

Director Li emphasized the growing importance of cross-border clinical trials by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. He underscored the rarity of clinical trial cooperation between Taiwan and the Philippines, making this partnership a significant achievement.

Relatedly, the “Telomere Clinical Research and Taiwan Medical Humanities Exchange Workshop” took place at Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital and Medical Center in Hualien City, Taiwan, from October 10 to 16, 2023. The inaugural ceremony gathered a distinguished assembly of key figures in the medical field. UST participants in the said workshop included Prof. Pia Marie Albano, Ph.D., Assoc. Prof. Maureen Sabit, Ph.D. and Ms. Mariella Cielo Cobarrubias, M.Sc. – academic staff of the UST Department of Biological Sciences, BS Biology alumnus Jerome Alfred Tabajonda, and Dr. Flordeluna Zapata-Mesina, a hematologic oncologist from the ̽��ѡ Hospital. Their presence marked a historic moment in the burgeoning transnational medical collaboration between Taiwan and the Philippines.

Director Yang expressed optimism that the collaboration and hands-on laboratory work would foster mutual understanding between Taiwan and the Philippines, ensuring smoother cooperation in future clinical trials. Dr. Albano, renowned for her work in cancer research, aspired to uncover the link between telomeres and human health through future clinical trials, with the potential to advance cancer research. The workshop, spanning several days, included presentations on telomere research, laboratory training, and in-depth discussions with the Philippine team. This initiative holds the potential to advance our understanding of telomeres and their role in healthcare, ultimately benefiting patients and medical practitioners worldwide.

This cooperative endeavor not only signifies a rare instance of clinical trial cooperation between the two nations but also represents a significant step forward in the healthcare domain.

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International Collaboration on Toxicology and Pharmacology

Hans Malgapu — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:47:45 +0000

With the aim to bring fresh insights and updated information on pharmacology and toxicology research, the Faculty of Pharmacy and the College of Science of the ̽��ѡ and the Chung Yuan Christian University – Taiwan will organize a joint international webinar series entitled “International Collaboration on Toxicology and Pharmacology” on April 6-7, 2022 via Google Meet.

On the first day, Prof. Ross D. Vasquez, PhD of the Department of Pharmacy and the Research Center for Natural and Applied Sciences (RCNAS) will lecture on “Alpinumisoflavone and Syringin as promising anti-cancer drug leads: Molecular docking in vitro studies and drug-likeness profiling”, while Prof. Kelvin H.C. Chen of the National Pingtung University of Taiwan will lecture on “Functional peptide preparation and application”. Finally, Prof. Allan Patrick G. Macabeo, Dr. rer. nat. of the Department of Chemistry and RCNAS will lecture on “Downplaying NF-kB activation in RAW 264.7 macrophages as a promising strategy to discover anti-inflammatory agents: The case of flavonoids from Uvaria Alba”.

Prof. Chung-Der Hsiao of the Chung Yuan Christian University – Taiwan will serve as the moderator of this session.

On the second day, Prof. Chung-Der Hsiao of the Chung Yuan Christian University – Taiwan will lecture on “How deep learning can be beneficial for zebrafish toxicology and pharmacology studies”; while Prof. Chia-Hung Yen of the Kaohsiung Medical University will lecture on “Combination of plant extract libraries, high-throughput screening platforms and molecular networking analysis for accelerating natural product drug discovery and nutritional supplement development”; and lastly, Prof. Yu-Heng Lai of the Chinese Culture University of Taiwan will lecture on “Zebrafish: An excellent model for toxicology and pharmacology”.

Assoc. Prof. Agnes Castillo, PhD of the Department of Pharmacy and RCNAS will serve as the moderator for this session.

To register, you may fill-out the Google Form .

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Albano of Chemistry, RCNAS talks about dengue trends in the Philippines

darren ramos — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 05:57:00 +0000

, Chair of the and researcher at the , was one of the invited guest speakers in the 2019 International Conference on Future Healthcare and Economic Development, held from November 8-11, 2019 at the National Cheng Kung University in Tainan, Taiwan.

In showing trends, Albano cited the Philippine Department of Health (DOH), which “declared a National Dengue Epidemic on 6 August 2019, owing to the 167,607 dengue cases, including 720 deaths, reported from 1 January to 27 July 2019: 97% higher than in 2018, in spite of a delayed rainy season.” While “case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 0.43% as of 27 July 2019 is lower than in the same time period in 2018 (0.54%), [it is] still significantly higher than the regional average of 0.22% in the Western Pacific.” According to Albano, dengue is endemic in the Philippines with seasonal peaks between July and September each year following the rains. Of all laboratory confirmed dengue cases, the majority are dengue virus serotype (DENV) 3 (72%). Dengue is a worldwide concern, and it exists not only in the sub-tropical countries but also in the Northern America, Europe, Africa, Australia and as far as Russia due to the mobility of people around the world.”

Albano contended that “early detection, along with proper medical care, contributes significantly to lowering the risk of medical complications that may lead to death. Prompt delivery of supportive treatment, which must naturally follow from the detection, minimizes mortality rates to even below 1%. In addition, timely and accurate diagnosis is essential to surveillance activities on the circulation of dengue viruses among different populations, outbreak control, dengue pathogenesis, academic research, vaccine development and relevant clinical trials.”

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Marketing Management Chair, students present papers in Chung Yuan Christian University

darren ramos — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 02:39:00 +0000

Dr. Francis Lawrence B. De Jesus, Chair of the of the , along with students presented papers in the Chung Yuan Christian University, as part of the two universities’ joint academic venture, which bore the theme “International Discourse in the Retail Environment of the Philippines.”

De Jesus presented the paper “Assimilation of International Consumer Products in the Philippines as a testament of Modern Cultural and Economic Integration in Asia”. The primary paper is a collaborative work with students from the Marketing Management Department.

Students likewise presented their papers in the said event. Leanne Christine A. Gono, Van Kevin L. Li, and BJ I. Mercado presented their paper “Taiwan’s influence in the food retail industry of the Philippines,” while Angelu Alcaraz, Keith Bonus, and Jellah Ricalde presented the paper “A comparative analysis between western and asian influence in the retail sector of the Philippines.” Finally, John Simon E. Abraham, Isabela V. Bacay, Kristian George M. Hinanay presented the paper “Asian Countries abs Its Influence on the Non-food Retailing Environment of the Philippines.”

The academic trip also includes benchmarking with the Chung Yuan Christian University and Ming Chuan University, MICE Industry Immersion with Interplan Corporation, a visit of the Taiwan Food and Beverage Expo, and a curricular retail audit program of the Taipei Retail Consumer Environment.

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UST, CYCU-Taiwan hold 2nd joint symposium on chemical sciences

darren ramos — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 07:01:00 +0000

From September 26-27, 2019, the ̽��ѡ and Chung Yuan Christian University – Taiwan held its Second Joint Symposium on Chemical Sciences, at UST’s Central Laboratory Auditorium. The event bore the theme “Recent Innovations in Chemical Sciences for a Better Life,” and brought together the two universities’ scientists to present frontiers of chemistry and allied sciences.

Gathering over 100 attendees from different academic, government, and industry sectors, the second symposium updating the participants on the advances in polymers; materials science; nanotechnology; green, computational, medicinal, synthetic, and organic chemistry; and opening up possibilities of engaging them in meaningful collaborations.

The symposium held both plenary and poster presentation sessions over the two days.

Delivering talks were:

Distinguished Prof. Jui-Ming Yeh, PhD (Synthesis, characterization, and applications of biomimetic coating materials)
Prof. Jose H. Bergantin, Jr., PhD (Bacteriophage-based Impedimetric Biosensors for Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium ��Ի��Aeromonas hydrophila)
(Molecular Docking of Ipalbidine into Human Cyclooxygenase-2 Crystal Structures)
Asst. Prof. Rafael Alfonso, MSc (Molecular Docking: How to fight diseases with your laptop)
Prof. Chung-Der Hsiao, PhD (Use Zebrafish as an in vivo model to study obesity, aging, and ecotoxicity)
(Metabolomic profile analyses in the study of oleaginous and carotenogenous thraustochytrids)
Prof. Yi-Ning Chen, PhD (Emerging disease viruses in the bat populations of Taiwan)
(Inhibitory activity of some natural spiro-indole alkaloids in HIV latently infected cell lines)
Assoc. Prof. Hsi-Wei Jia, PhD (NMR Investigation of Acetylacetone Tautomerization)
(Asymmetric dearomatization of furans for the enantioselective synthesis of enterolactone natural products)
Asst. Prof. Amily Fang-Ju Jou, PhD (Optical genosensor for cancer screening)
(Bioactive Venom Peptides from Philippine Tarantula Phlogiellus bundokalbo [Theraposidae])

Three scientific posters were likewise recognized during the event. The three best scientific posters were:

1st Place

Enterotoxigenic Bacteroides fragilis (ETBF) and Colorectal Cancer Development among Filipinos

by Ana Maria D. Cariño, Edrienne Myena M. Magat, Gregg Austine Balanag, Allan Felizar, Dr. Teresa Sy-Ortin, MD, , and .

This paper was a collaboration of people from UST’s , , , , and Hospital, as well as scientists from the Quirino State University and Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center.

2nd Place

Discovery of novel SPIRODIOXYNAPHTHALENE derivatives with anti-microbial, nematicidal, and cytotoxic properties from Sparticola junci

by Katherine Yasmin M. Garcia, Charles David V. Pabillo, Chayanard Phukhamsakda, Kevin D. Hyde, Marc Stadler, and Prof. Allan Patrick G. Macabeo, Dr. rer. nat.

This transnational research was a collaboration among UST, Mae Fah Luyang University, and Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research – Braunschweig, Germany.

3rd Place

External Calibration vs Standard Addition Method in the Determination of Calcium in Drinking Water by ICP-OES for Proficiency Testing Studies

by Clarissa J. Gatchalian, Christian D. Laurio, Elyson Keith P. Encarnacion, and Benilda S. Ebarvia

The researchers represented the Department of Science and Technology’s Industrial Technology Development Institute.

The collaboration with CYCU began in 2010, when the first Memorandum of Understanding was first signed. Since then, CYCU has hosted UST’s Engineering, Physics, and Chemistry students for internship, as well as alumni and faculty for postgraduate studies.

A two-year joint project between Prof. Jui-Ming Yeh and was also finished in 2017, resulting in a number of international joint publications and theses topics of undergraduate and graduate students.

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UST students interact with Taiwan Youth Ambassadors through songs, dances

darren ramos — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:58:00 +0000

Twenty-four Taiwan Youth Ambassadors visited the ̽��ѡ on August 29, 2019 for a cultural encounter as part of the International Youth Ambassador Exchange (IYAE) Program organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan). The visit included a campus tour, student interactions, and later that day, cultural performances for the “2019 Taiwan Night” at the UST Paredes Ballroom.

The youth ambassadors were accompanied by Delegation Head Ambassador Chi-ping Chang from the MoFA Department of International Information Services, Deputy Head of Delegation Ms. Chieh Wong, and Delegation Secretary Ms. Chen Yu-Chih.

Gracing the event were Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines Representative Ambassador Michael Peiyung Hsu and his spouse Madame Charlotte Yu. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Non-government Organization International Affairs Department Director General Lai Ming-Chi, Philippine Tariff Commission Chairperson Marilou P. Mendoza, Taiwanese Compatriots in the Philippines Honorary President Mr. Hsieh Shih-Ying, Taiwan Association Inc. President Mr. Chiang Fu-Long, TECO Press Division Director Mr. Jerry Chuang, and TECO Executive Assistant to the Representative Mr. Fernando R.F. Wu were also present for the occasion.

After the welcome remarks delivered by UST Office of Public Affairs Director Assoc. Prof. Giovanna V. Fontanilla, Ph.D., TECO Representative Ambassador Michael Peiyung Hsu, in his message, thanked the many people involved in making the third Taiwan Night in UST possible, especially the UST Rector The Delegation Head Ambassador James Chi-ping Chang gave more information on the IYAE Program.

The ̽��ѡ began its presentations with the performance of the 70-member UST Symphony Orchestra under the baton of , as conductor. The Orchestra performed three songs by National Artists, namely, “Mga Katutubong Awitin” by Lucio San Pedro, “By the Hillside (Tone Poem)” by Antonino Buenaventura, and “Mutya ng Pasig” by Nicanor Abelardo.

Choir of the World Champions The UST Singers, led by Maestro Fidel Gener Calalang, Jr., sang “Cantate Domino” by Josu Elberdin Badiola, “Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka”, by Ryan Cayabyab, and “Come Alive (The Greatest Showman)” by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

The UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe performed “Binasuan” and “Tinikling.”

In turn, the Taiwan Youth Ambassadors staged a 40-minute four-act play titled “Taiwan: An Island of Vitality.” The first act, “Wishes Sent Skyward,” presented the traditional Taiwanese festivals, such as the Lantern, Dragon Boat, Mid-Autumn, and Lunar New Year Festivals, through dances.

The second act, “A Cure for What Ails,” detailed Taiwan’s thriving healthcare industry through a fast-paced diabolo (Chinese yoyo) and hip-hop performance interspersed with images of their medical care, which balances traditional Chinese medicine with Western medical practices.

The third act focused on Taiwan’s farm produce, textile, and technology industry and is named “Quality as an Art Form,” while the fourth and final act, “A Resplendent Island,” introduced Taiwanese folk music, tourist attractions, and cuisine through an energetic dance.

In the morning of the same day, the Youth Ambassadors were given a tour of the University, led by Assoc. Prof. Fontanilla at the historic Arch of the Centuries, assisted by student leaders from the UST Asian Studies Society.

The students facilitated a tour of the University campus, with a tour under the guidance of its Assistant Director Ar. Carlo Sayco. After lunch, student leaders from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery interacted with the Youth Ambassadors.

This year, 75 Taiwan Youth Ambassadors were sent to neighboring countries in three groups that visited two countries each, namely, the Philippines and Malaysia; Thailand and India; and Kiribati and the Solomon Islands, as part of the IYAE, with the theme “Youth Diplomacy Brings Taiwan to You.” The ̽��ѡ has hosted and engaged with the youth ambassadors for the third consecutive year.

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Santiago of International Relations presents UST’s internationalization strategy in ASEACCU conference in Korea

Hans Malgapu — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 02:30:00 +0000

On August 21, 2019, , Associate Director of the , presented UST’s Internationalization framework and strategies, on the occasion of the 27th Association of South and Southeast Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASEACCU), held in Sogang University, South Korea.

For the students, the institution, the global community

Santiago underscored that internationalization activities redound to benefits for three main sectors: the students, the institution, and the global community.

With the intercultural fluency and soft skills development that students acquire comes a network of international contacts that can jumpstart a career in the international arena and true global citizenship. Such entry into the global workplace of equipped students can bring in the benefits of diversity to the workplace and society, which can become more open and inclusive. Ultimately, such openness to cultures and backgrounds, coupled with the mutual benefits people derive from one another, can redound to peace and order, which are an indirect but desired effect of people living together in harmony.

Talking about the benefit to the institution, Santiago noted that internationalization has aided in the goal of continuous quality improvement, for it, among other things, encouraged discussion and knowledge sharing, attracted talents to the University, created a positive impact on various accreditation efforts and even world rankings, as well as opened doors for scholarships, grants, and exchange opportunities through the enhanced networks the University was able to develop.

How UST does it

Santiago also enumerated UST’s five main internationalization programs, namely Student Mobility Programs, Faculty Diversity, Transnational Researches, Transnational Education, and Internationalization at ̽��ѡ.

For Student Mobility Programs, student exchanges, summer schools, leadership training, discovery tours / academic visits, and research attachments through internships, clinical rotation, and service learning are done.

Apart from sending its students abroad, UST also receives students for mobility programs, for English Language Courses; Tropical Biodiversity and Urban Environment Community Immersion / Internships; Participation in Joint Conferences; and exchange programs funded by the ASEAN International Mobility of Students (AIMS), European Union Support for Higher Education in the ASEAN Region (EU-SHARE) and the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Regional Centre for Higher Education and Development (SEAMEO-RIHED). For the period of 2014-2017, South Korean students accounted for the largest cohort of inbound students, at 22%, with China coming in close at 21%.

Faculty diversity is seen through the slew of Visiting Lecturers and Professors (e.g., from the Linnaeus University – Sweden), Joint Thematic Conferences, Joint Scientific Activities, and Joint Research Supervision (e.g., Bioanalytical Nanotechnology School – Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain).

Currently, Transnational Research has led to at least three global projects, namely the collaboration among Lille 1, CARRTEL, INRA (France); University of Shiga Prefecture (Japan) and National Taiwan University; and the ̽��ѡ to extend the knowledge base on the effect of global changes, especially climate change, on freshwater plankton.

Currently, there are two researches funded by grants from the Newton Fund of the British Council, namely, the Eco-Social Surveying: Mapping Social Assets, Urban Greenery, and the Connections between Them in Rapidly Changing Cities (between the UST and the University of Reading School of Architecture); and the Affordable Near-Patient Tests for Infectious Diseases in the Philippines (between the UST and and the University of Cambridge).

For Transnational Education, five programs are currently running: 1) 3+2 BS Engineering; 2) 5+1 MS Engineering (both with the Catholic University of America); 3) 1+1 Dual MS Chemical Engineering, major in Metallurgical Engineering (with Curtin University – Australia); 4) Dual PhD in Built Environment / Architecture (with the University of Reading – United Kingdom); and the Master of Public Health (International) (with the University of Leeds, with which UST has an articulation agreement).

Finally, Internationalization At ̽��ѡ is how UST integrates “international, intercultural, or global dimensions in the teaching and learning that takes place in the campus,” done through learning a foreign language; interaction with international students through the Buddy System, tutorials, cultural activities, and joint activities, as well as integration of internationalization into the curriculum.

To provide better perspective, Santiago also enumerated UST’s early internationalization efforts, such as the pioneering of health science programs, namely the MS in Audiology (with Macquarie University); MS in Pain Management (with the University of Sydney); and MS in Physical Therapy (with the University of South Australia).

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UST hosts Leadership Training for ASEACCU delegates

darren ramos — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 05:46:00 +0000

The ̽��ѡ hosted the second group of delegates for the Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASEACCU) Executive Leadership Essentials training program held from January 22 to 25, 2019 at the UST Blessed Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P., Building.

In cooperation with the British Council Professional Development Centre, the program was made possible through the Office of the Rector, which concurrently serves as the ASEACCU Secretariat as the UST Rector , is the Executive Secretary / President.

Twenty administrators and officials of Catholic universities across Southeast and East Asia joined the program titled “Executive Leadership Essentials” to enhance their skills in: engaging their employees, creating a climate of trust among their teams, developing their ability to lead with credibility and confidence even in times of change, and strengthening their ability to connect with others. The first group of delegates for the leadership training program was hosted by UST in August 2018.

The participants were: Dr. Gregory Siy Ching, Prof. Yuan-Ho Huang, and Dr. Shiu-Yun Fun (Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan), Mr. Jaka Mulyana, Dr. Lodovicus Lasdi, and Mr. Albert G. Godjaja (Widya Mandala Catholic University, Indonesia), Ms. Febrina Astria Verasvera, Ms. Maria Fransiska Hanna, Ms. Monacella Ella Kosasih, and Ms. Veronica Afridita Khristiningrum (Parahyangan Catholic University, Indonesia), Mr. Beni Utomo (Sanata Dharma University, Indonesia), Dr. Nathaya Pupat (Assumption University, Thailand), Ms. Lenny Setyowati (Soegijapranata Catholic University, Indonesia), Dr. Marilyn Rubrica, Dr. Irene U. Dalog, and Ms. Criselda B. Espiritu (De La Salle Araneta University), Ms. Perlita Antonio and Dr. Belen De Jesus (Pasig Catholic College), Dr. Jackqui Moreno (San Beda University), and Dr. Jennifer Joy Olivar (St. Paul University – Manila).

Facilitating the training was Ms. Shalini Thomas, a master trainer from the British Council for business skills and intercultural competence in corporate organizations. She brings with her over 15 years of experience in the learning and development field. She has designed, developed, and delivered programs on a variety of topics to a wide range
of audiences across industries, including sessions on teamwork and collaboration, creative problem-solving, leadership, diversity and inclusion, and working effectively in multicultural environments.

On the last day of the seminar, January 25, the participants had a historic tour of the Corregidor Island.

The Office of the Rector was assisted by the following offices for this conference: , the , Facilities Management Office, and the .

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Graduate students participate in Asia-Pacific Youth Forum on Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Hans Malgapu — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 04:47:00 +0000

As an offshoot of the ̽��ѡ (USTGS) Taiwan academic tour held in May 2018, three graduate students represented the USTGS in the Asia-Pacific Youth Forum on Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship held in Taipei, Taiwan from October 4 to 6, 2018.

Graduate students Wheina Camille Padilla and Lovely Guerra from the Master of Business Administration program and Nino Martin Obrero from the doctorate program major in Commerce, were also the country’s delegates to the forum.

The Youth Forum was aimed at enhancing capacity building through the transfer and development of knowledge, skills and technical know-how among young and experienced entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs-to-be from various countries in the Asia-Pacific.

The agenda included academia and public sector support, female entrepreneurship, cultural and industry tour, practice and operation, workshops and experience sharing. The forum was sponsored by APEC in partnership with Taiwan’s Ministry of Education and National Taipei University of Technology.

The USTGS Taiwan academic tour held in May was headed by the Business Cluster Program Head Dr. Elizabeth O. Recio. It led to building a link with the Manila Economic Development Office in Taiwan. Overall, Padilla, Guerra and Obrero were able to bring home new knowledge about digital innovation and entrepreneurship, which they are expected to share with their fellow graduate students.

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Taiwanese, Spanish scholars locate world’s largest and oldest extant Spanish-Chinese dictionary in UST Archives; MoA signed for publication of facsimile

darren ramos — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 06:06:00 +0000

Dr. Fabio Yu-Chung Lee of the National Tsing-Hua University (Taiwan) Institute of History and Dr. José Luis Caño Ortigosa of the Universidad de Sevilla discovered what turned out to be the largest and earliest Spanish-Chinese dictionario, in their research at the Archivo de la Universidad de Santo Tomas in early 2017.

A book labeled initially as vale poco (of little value, due to inapplicability for contemporary use) turned out to be a 17^th-century Spanish-Chinese dictionary that links to the Spanish occupation of Taiwan from 1626 to 1642. With 21,000 characters and words, the Dictionario is so far the largest and earliest of its kind, now antedating the Kangxi Dictionary started in Barcelona in 1711. The Dictionario in UST contains Spanish, Mandarin, and Hoklo (Taiwan’s local language) entries.

Last December 14, 2017, the Memorandum of Agreement was signed between UST and NTHU to publish a facsimile to reach a wider public. Following the signing, UST Archivist Regalado T. Jose, MCH delivered a lecture entitled “Chinese materials in the Archives and Library of the ̽��ѡ in Manila.” Jose’s activities in Taiwan likewise involved a visit and lecture to Academia Sinica, Taiwan’s highest research university.

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