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UST pays tribute to 44 academic staff retirees of AY 2022-2023

Philippe Hernandez — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 23:00:44 +0000

On July 25, 2023, the ̽��ѡ feted forty-three (43) teaching and non-teaching academic staff who either reached the mandatory retirement age of 65 years old or availed of optional retirement through a Testimonial. The event will start with a Eucharistic Celebration officiated by the Rev. fr. Pablo T. Tiong, O.P., Vice-Rector for Religious Affairs.

University officials led by the Rector, the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Cheryl R. Peralta, DrPH, and academic unit heads joined the event to confer the recognitions upon this year’s retirees, namely:

Accountancy

Inst. Rosalina L. Erece, MS – 8 years of service

Asst. Prof. Shirley C. Ireneo, MA – 39.5 years of service

Architecture

Assoc. Prof. Leah P. dela Rosa, PhD – 28 years of service

Arts and Letters

Asst. Prof. Jocelyn A. Amongo, MEd – 26 years of service

Prof. Arlen A. Ancheta, PhD – 42.5 years of service

Asst. Prof. Zenaida L. de Luna, MEd – 25.5 years of service

Asst. Prof. Gonzalo R. Malihan, PhD – 16 years of service

Prof. Felicidad E. Pereña, EdD – 22 years of service

Asst. Prof. Josephine A. Placido, MA – 41.5 years of service

Civil Law

Prof. Philip A. Aguinaldo, Ll. B. – 40 years of service

Counseling and Career Center

Assoc. Counselor Monica Sophia D.L. Tuason, PhD – 20 years of service

Engineering

Assoc. Prof. Josefin S. de Alban, Jr., MS, Ll. B. – 44 years of service

Fine Arts and Design

Inst. Guia Concepcion A. Sarte – 6 years of service

Medicine and Surgery

Asst. Prof. German Jose T. Albano, MD – 28 years of service

Asst. Prof. Jolinda V. Almazan, MD – 30 years of service

Prof. Mary Jocylyn S. Bautista, MD – 32 years of service

Prof. Remedios D. Chan, MD – 36 years of service

Assoc. Prof. Nilo C. delos Santos, MD – 32 years of service

Assoc. Prof. Alejandro Bimbo F. Diaz, MD – 36 years of service

Prof. Maria Honolina S. Gomez, MD – 29.5 years of service

Assoc. Prof. Lerrie D. Gutierrez, MD – 26 years of service

Prof. Albert E. Ismael, MD – 30 years of service

Assoc. Prof. Iluminada M. Lerma, MD – 30.5 years of service

Prof. Norberto V. Martinez, MD – 34 years of service

Prof. Alejandro Jr. V. Pineda, MD – 32 years of service

Prof. Raymond L. Rosales, MD – 35 years of service

Assoc. Prof. Josefino I. Sanchez, MD – 30 years of service

Assoc. Prof. Marie Michelle Y. So, MD – 30 years of service

Prof. Anniela Y. Soliven, MD – 32.5 years of service

Assoc. Prof. Ma. Irene B. Tangco, MD – 30 years of service

Nursing

Assoc. Prof. Eden I. Beltran, MA – 34 years of service

Asst. Prof. Cecilia P. Buenaflor, MA – 34 years of service

Asst. Prof. Margaret M. Natividad, MA – 39 years of service

Pharmacy

Prof. Ma. Cristina C. Doria, PhD – 42 years of service

Asst. Prof. Andrea G. Vargas, MS – 30 years of service

Religion

Prof. Noel G. Asiones, PhD – 40 years of service

Asst. Prof. Jose Carlos, MA

Asst. Prof. Catalina M. Lituañas, MA – 40 years of service

Asst. Prof. Claudita O. Yaranon, MA – 36 years of service

Science

Asst. Prof. Catherine C. Carson, MS – 28.5 years of service

Assoc. Prof. Alicia Ely J. Pagulayan, MS – 39.5 years of service

Asst. Prof. Ma. Victoria B. Pangilinan, MS – 26.5 years of service

Asst. Prof. Marites D. Saludares, EdD – 34 years of service

Prof. Marie Antonette S. Vargas, PhD – 30 years of service

A life of great service

In his homily, fr. Tiong, on the occasion of the Feast of St. James the Apostle, thanked the retirees for their many years of service, “one of the central themes of the day’s Gospel.” “This [gratitude] is really something that comes from the heart of the University…because…you have graced the University by your presence, by your very person,” fr. Tiong said in his homily.

During the testimonial, Prof. Peralta lauded the retirees for molding their students’ character and empowering them to contribute positive changes in the world through education. “As you step into the next chapter of your lives in retirement, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you for selflessly dedicating yourselves to molding young minds, motivating discouraged hearts, and uplifting dampened spirits that allowed Thomasian students, alumni, and university staff reach what they are today,” Peralta said.

In his message, fr. Ang stated that seasoned teachers have fulfilled their roles when students finally develop their own moral compass to guide them in life and extend their learnings beyond the classroom, as well as getting remembered for acknowledging and treating them well. “They will remember how well you treated them, how they felt valued and cared for, and how you recognized their unique gifts and talents,” fr. Ang said.

Meanwhile, Assoc. Prof. Josefin de Alban, Jr. delivered his acceptance speech on behalf of the retirees, emphasizing that the University they served for years will always be their home. “Retiring faculty members shall never leave UST. We shall never forget,” de Alban said. “UST is our home and we always wanted to be in this beloved Pontifical University whenever we are away from her,” he added.

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UST REFI bags P16.5M grant for Siquijor’s conservation efforts

Philippe Hernandez — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:50:44 +0000

The UST Research and Endowment Foundation Inc. (REFI) won a P16.5 million grant recently to conduct an action research project on environmental conservation and ecotourism in Siquijor province.

UST REFI was awarded the grant by the Gerry Roxas Foundation (GRF) and the Philippine office of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for the project titled “Siquijor Island Conservation and Restoration: Toward a Regenerative Ecotourism Destination”.

This action research project was among 11 recipients of grants from GRF’s program called INSPIRE or Investing in Sustainable Partnerships for Inclusive Growth and Regenerative Ecosystems.

Looking at both seascapes and landscapes, the project aims to ensure that the island’s natural ecosystems “will be conserved and restored, leading to a sustainable and regenerative Siquijor Island”. For 2.5 years, this action research project hopes to aid Siquijor’s collaborative governance efforts on environmental protection, environmental conservation education, and achieving community-based sustainable livelihood.

The project seeks to empower Siquijor’s provincial and municipal governments to regulate the use of trees and medicinal plants, curb illegal and unregulated fishing activities, encourage tourism development, reduce solid and liquid wastes, and control freshwater consumption. These efforts contribute to the vision of making Siquijor a “zero-waste island”.

A team from REFI will spearhead the project, led by Executive Director Fr. Maximo Gatela, O.P. and Technical Team Leader Dr. Moises Norman Garcia of the College of Science. Team members include Dr. Maria Rosario Virginia Cobar-Garcia (Science), Dr. Arlen Ancheta and Dr. Alain Jomarie Santos (both from the Faculty of Arts and Letters), as well as Asst. Prof. Arnold Distor and Asst. Prof. Racquel Layco (Science).

Dr. Ancheta, Dr. Cobar-Garcia, Dr. Garcia, and Asst. Prof. Layco had done studies on the zero-waste island concept, covering solid waste management, energy efficiency, food and water, and sustainable use of natural resources. These previous studies were conducted for a global advocacy group, the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA), under the auspices of the Research Center for Social Sciences and Education (or RCSSED, UST’s social sciences research arm).

According to team leader Dr. Moises Norman Garcia, the previous studies and the current INSPIRE-funded project will capitalize on “environmental advocacy to counter climate change and [take inspiration from] Pope Francis’s encyclical Laudato Sí.”

This INSPIRE-funded project contributes to climate change action, says this full professor of Biological Sciences, by directly aligning the project to some of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.

UST REFI formalized its receipt of the INSPIRE grants during a May 22 grants awarding ceremony at the National Museum of Natural History, with the US Ambassador to the Philippines, Her Excellency Mary Kay L. Carlson, gracing the event.

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RCSSED pitches research-based policy recommendations to legislators in first policy expo

Philippe Hernandez — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 06:43:05 +0000

Academic researchers from the UST Research Center for Social Sciences and Education presented data-based policy recommendations to lawmakers and officials of Congress in its first Policy Expo held on March 3 and 7, 2023, as part of the Research Fortnight. Listening to the researchers were Cong. Ralph Wendel P. Tulfo (Quezon City – District 2), Prof. Erwin V. Lara (Congress Secretariat), Dr. Romulo Emmanuel M. Miral (Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department), and Cong. Romeo S. Momo, Sr. (Surigao del Sur – District 1).

Tulfo (right) with his Chief of Staff, Atty. Jerod Tan

Rey (left) gestures to a research poster on display

Opiniano presents the tokens to Cong. Momo.

With the intent to “balance the scholarly and policy dimensions of social science research” and in an attempt to address “Philippine socio-economic and education issues,” the RCSSED, specifically its newly minted Research Utilization Unit, provided the platform for researchers to use their study’s recommendations as bases for policy. Among the possibilities are inclusion as bases for bills and ordinances, among others.

The presenters were the following: Sr. Teacher Philippe Jose S. Hernandez (Social Health Studies); Prof. Moises Norman Z. Garcia, PhD (Sustainability Studies); Assoc. Prof. Ronaldo R. Cabauatan, PhD (Business Studies); Prof. Noel G. Asiones, PhD (Church and Society); Asst. Prof. Carol Geraldine C. Pablo, MSc (Social Health Studies); Asst. Prof. Frederick I. Rey, PhD (Politics and Public Policy); Prof. Rachelle B. Lintao, PhD (Language Studies); Asst. Prof. Jeremaiah M. Opiniano, PhD (Community-Engaged Studies); Asst. Prof. Joreen T. Rocamora, PhD (former academic researcher and incumbent Office of Public Affairs Director); Prof. Arlen A. Ancheta, PhD (Sustainability Studies); and Prof. Evelyn A. Songco, PhD (Education and Leadership).

Hernandez (Credit to the FB Page of Cong. Tulfo)

Cabauatan

Asiones

Pablo

From L-R: Cong. Momo, Drs. Ancheta, Songco, and Rocamora (Credit to the FB Page of Cong. Momo)

The RCSSED’s Research Utilization Unit, headed by Rey, anchors itself on three pillars: life and dignity (buhay at dangal); human rights (karapatang pantao); and democracy (demokrasya). According to RCSSED Director Jeremaiah Opiniano, the Center aims to have more regular engagements with policy makers in the future and expressed openness to having the researchers work on topics/issues of interest to the local legislators and officials.

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Ancheta, Castillo present social, economic benefits of Zero Waste at NUS confab

Hans Malgapu — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 03:07:07 +0000

The Asian Research Institute of the National University of Singapore held a conference on (Re) conceptualizing Asian Civil Society in the Age of Post-Politics on August 16 and 17, 2018.

, and , both members of the , and Research Associates of the , presented their internationally funded research on zero waste practices. The research was a part of larger project on social and economic benefits of zero waste.

This particular presentation helped disseminate their findings on post politics as a positive development in relation to the role of Mother Earth Foundation as a civil society organization, with the city of San Fernando, Pampanga as a model city in their case study.

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UST honors faculty members at 18th Dangal ng UST Awards

Hans Malgapu — Thu, 11 May 2017 06:07:00 +0000

With the theme “Gurong May Dignidad, Turong May Kalidad” (A Teacher with Dignity, Teaching with Quality), the 18th Dangal ng UST (Honor of UST) Awards recognized the faculty members who excelled in their respective fields and earned honors inside and outside the country, as well as served the University for at least two decades, last May 11, 2017 at the Medicine Auditorium.

“Napakalaki ang nagawa at naiambag ng mg Tomasinong guro sa mga ma-tagumpay na Tomasino. Sigurado ako na kabilang kayo sa inspirasyon ng mga mag-aaral sa kanilang pagsusumikap na makamit at matupad ang kanilang mga pangarap. Hindi lamang iyan maliit na bagay,” Rector Rev. Fr. Herminio V. Dagohoy, O.P. said in his message. “Pinapatunayan ito ng napakaraming mahuhusay at kapuri-puring indibidwal na mula sa iba’t-ibang larangan na nagmula sa ating pamantasan,”

According to Fr. Dagohoy, the theme underscores the relationship between dignity and quality. “Ang dignidad ng guro ay nakabase sa kanyang atas, sa kanyang mandato, sa kanyang responsibilidad; samakatuwid, sa kanyang tungkuling ginagampanan: ang paghubog sa mga kamalayan upang masusing timbangin ang katwiran at turuan ang mag-aaral kung papaano umiwas sa panlilinlang, manindigan sa katotohanan, at ipaglaban ang katarungan.”

“Ang saligan ng dignidad ng pagiging guro ay ayon sa antas ng kanyang pagtupad sa atas na iginagawad sa kanya; ito ang nag-aangat sa guro. Ginagawa siyang kakaiba at nagtatangi sa kanya sa ibang mga larangan,” Dagohoy added.

Give Students a Chance

Honorary Speaker Prof. Gerardo Janairo, PhD, De La Salle University Chancellor and a Thomasian from the College of Science, recalled his days in UST as a BS Chemistry student who spent his college days with a bad start. Janairo turned this around, though, credited his Thomasian professors for giving him a lending hand in times of trouble and most especially in retaking the bar exams. “Sila ang mga tao na nagbigay ng inspirasyon sa akin at nagbigay ng pag-asa,” he said.

As a professor, Janairo said he preferred to handle “repeater sections” and underscored his love for both his profession and his students. Being a product of second chances himself, Janairo justified that he will do what he can to bring the best of his students: “Buong tiyaga ko silang tinuturuan, tinutulungan, at binibigyan ng pag-asa. Marami akong mag-aaral na nabigyan ng pagkakataon tulad ng ginawa ng dati kong mga guro sa UST.”

The annual recognition program conferred the following awards: Gawad Benavides (for length of service); Gawad San Alberto Magno (for outstanding research); Gawad Santo Domingo (for outstanding community development program); Gawad San Lorenzo Ruiz (for outstanding achievement, as recognized nationally or internationally); and the Hall of Fame Award (for receiving three awards in the Dangal ng UST, except the Gawad Benavides).

Gawad Benavides

20 years

Asst. Prof. Reverendo R. Vargas ()
Asst. Prof. Fredeswindo R. Medina ()
Asst. Prof. Danilo C. Guinto ()
Asst. Prof. Beverly Sarausad (Faculty of Engineering)
Asst. Prof. Naomi Paz S. Nemenzo ()
Asst. Prof. Ariel S. Sta. Ana (Conservatory of Music)
()
Asst. Prof. Maria Antoinette L. Rosete (College of Commerce and Business Administration)
Asst. Prof. James Rabago ()
Ms. Maria Teresa Ramos (Junior High School)
Asst. Prof. Marie Anne Lourdes N. Guanzon ()
Asst. Prof. Jose L. Ngo Jr. (UST-Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountancy)
Asst. Prof. Marcelita Apolonia ()
Asst. Prof. Diana Dy (Institute of Physical Education and Athletics)
(College of Education)
(College of Education)
(College of Education)
Mrs. Lucila B. Adriano (Miguel de Benavides Library)
Mrs. Arlene Matias (Miguel de Benavides Library)
Ms. Michelle San Gabriel (Miguel de Benavides Library)
Ms. Arni M. Agustin (College of Science)
(College of Science)
Prof. Corazon Menguito, PhD (College of Science)
Asst. Prof. Ma. Victoria B. Pangilinan (College of Science)
(College of Science)
Asst. Prof. Jennifer T. Angeles (College of Architecture)
Asst. Prof. Armando L. Miranda (College of Architecture)
Asst. Prof. Enrique C. Sta. Maria (College of Architecture)
Mr. Cesar M. Velasco, Jr. (College of Architecture)
Asst. Prof. Jocelyn A. Amongo (Faculty of Arts and Letters)
Asst. Prof. Mildred Antonio (Faculty of Arts and Letters)
(Faculty of Arts and Letters)
Mrs. Aurora Cristina P. Bermudez (Faculty of Arts and Letters)
Asst. Prof. Rhodoralynn Lintag (Faculty of Arts and Letters)
Asst. Prof. Andres Julio V. Santiago, Jr., PhD (Faculty of Arts and Letters)
Asst. Prof. Maximo B. Sauz, Jr. (Faculty of Arts and Letters)
Asst. Prof. Noel Martin Bautista, MD (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Asst. Prof Celeste Mae Campomanes, MD (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Asst. Prof Dakila P. De Los Angeles, MD (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Asst. Prof . Lerrie D. Gutierrez, MD (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Prof. Agnes Cecille G. Llamas, MD (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Asst. Prof. Dennis G. Lusaya, MD (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Asst. Prof. Alberto P. Paulino, Jr., MD (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Asst. Prof. Alberto V. Molano, MD (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Mr. Juan Ramon V. Perez de Tagle, MD (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Asst. Prof Roberto Uy, MD (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)

25 years

Assoc. Prof. Ma. Ninia I. Calaca (College of Science)
Asst. Prof. Rafael Alfonso (College of Science)
(College of Education)
Asst. Prof. Myra D. Alvarado (Institute of Physical Education and Athletics)
Asst. Prof. Gilda R. Kamus (Institute of Physical Education and Athletics)
Asst. Prof. Emmanuel D. Batoon (Faculty of Arts and Letters)
Asst. Prof. Antonio Chua (Faculty of Arts and Letters)
Asst. Prof. Emerito Gonzales (Faculty of Arts and Letters)
Asst. Prof. Emmanuel Lopez, PhD (Faculty of Arts and Letters)
(Faculty of Arts and Letters)
Asst. Prof. Rogelio O. Almira Jr. (Faculty of Engineering)
(Faculty of Engineering)
Asst. Prof. Joycelyn Poblete (Faculty of Engineering)
Asst. Prof. Dolores T. Andres (Conservatory of Music)
Ms. Cynthia Justinia P. Yumul (Conservatory of Music)
Mr. Proceso Yusi (Conservatory of Music)
Mr. Rodolfo Ventura (College of Architecture)
Asst. Prof. Avelino D. Micu (College of Architecture)
Assoc. Prof. Mary Caroline Castano, PhD (College of Commerce and Business Administration)
(Faculty of Pharmacy)
Asst. Prof. Perla P. Cosme ()
Mr. Cesar D. Jucutan (Education High School)
Prof. Marcelino Banzon (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Prof Mary Jocylyn Bautista (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Asst. Prof. Eduardo Caguioa (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Assoc. Prof. Ruben Cardenas (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Asst. Prof. Ma. Rosario Irene D. Castillo (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Prof. Ditas Christina Decena (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Asst. Prof.Nilo Delos Santos (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Prof. Olivia Go (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Prof. Isias A. Lanzona (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Prof. Redario C. Laygo (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Asst. Prof. Rosella L. Montano (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Prof. Alejandro V. Pineda Jr. (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Asst. Prof. Estrelita J. Ruiz (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Prof. Anniela Y. Soliven (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
(Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Assoc. Prof. Edgardo Tan (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Assoc. Prof. Ronald A. Yutangco (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Prof. Mauel B. Zacarias (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)

30 years

(College of Science)
Asst. Prof. Cecilia M. Villaraza (College of Science)
Assoc. Prof. Rebecca Adri (Institute of Physical Education and Athletics)
Assoc. Prof. Ogden Javier (Faculty of Engineering)
Assoc. Prof. Raul Ortega (Institute of Religion)
Asst. Prof. Maria Vicenta D. Sanchez (College of Architecture)
Asst. Prof. Teresita D.L. Altre (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Prof. Ma. Minerva P. Calimag (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Prof. Mary Agnes S. Regal (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Prof. Clara R. Rivera (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Assoc. Prof. Stephen Querico A. Buni (College of Fine Arts and Design)

35 years

Ms. Marivic G. Usita (Miguel de Benavides Library)
(Faculty of Arts and Letters)
Asst. Prof. Pilar I. Romero (College of Education)
Assoc. Prof. Angelo A. Morsquillo (Faculty of Engineering)
Prof. Edna C. Quinto (Faulty of Engineering)
Assoc. Prof. Emmanuel G. Fiedecan (Institute of Religion)
Prof. Maribel Nonato (College of Science)
Assoc. Prof. Felix Michael C. Silbor (Institute of Physical Education and Athletics)
Asst. Prof. Ramon Javier (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
Asst. Prof. Ma. Cristina C. Doria (Faculty of Pharmacy)

40 years

(College of Science)
Prof. Lucila O. Bance (College of Science)
Asst. Prof. Angelina A. Silverio (College of Science)
Prof. Alfredo P. Co (Faculty of Arts and Letters)
Prof. Evelyn R. Laurito (Faculty of Engineering)
Prof. Aristea V. Bayquen (Faculty of Pharmacy)
Assoc. Prof. Enrique D. Barcelo (Conservatory of Music)
Prof. Julie Ann A. Hallazgo (Conservatory of Music)
Asst. Prof. Edna B. Sanchez (Institute of Physical Education and Athletics)
Assoc. Prof. Digna S. Sese (Institute of Religion)

Gawad San Alberto Magno

(College of Science)
Prof. Raymond Rosales, MD (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)
(College of Science)
(College of Science)
Chuckberry Pascual, PhD (Faculty of Arts and Letters)
Prof. Alfredo P. Co, PhD (Faculty of Arts and Letters)
(Faculty of Arts and Letters)

Gawad Santo Domingo

People Empowerment for Arthritis and Lupus (PEARL) (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)

Gawad San Lorenzo Ruiz

(Faculty of Arts and Letters)
(College of Science)
(College of Science)
UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Life Support Training Center

Gawad Hall of Fame

(College of Science)