Dr. Rzymkowski, who also serves as the Government Plenipotentiary for the Development and Internationalization of Education and Science and a Member of Parliament, was accompanied by the Deputy Director from the聽Ministry of Education and Science, Mr. Przemys艂aw Skrodzki; Charge d鈥橝ffaires of the Embassy of the Poland in Manila Mr. Jaros艂aw Szczepankiewicz, and Embassy Intern Ms. Isabel Borwoska.

UST Office of Public Affairs Director Asst. Prof. Joreen T. Rocamora, Ph.D., the Executive Assistant of the Office of Secretary-General Mr. Emmanuel Batulan, Ph.D., and the Assistant to the Director for Public Affairs Ms. Michaella O. Lagniton, welcomed the visitors.

Part of the discussions during the courtesy call included possible points of further collaboration and new scholarship opportunities. The delegation also met the UST Prefect of Libraries Rev. Fr. 脕ngel A. Aparicio, O.P., Assistant Prefect of Libraries and Acting Archivist Rev. Fr. Gaspar Sigaya, O.P., Miguel de Benavides Library Chief Librarian Ms. Ma. Cecilia Lobo, and Head Book Restorer Ms. Ginalyn Santiago.

Fr. Aparicio also updated the delegation with regards to the ongoing collaboration between the 探花精选 and the Embassy of Poland on the restoration of a rare first edition copy of Nicolaus Copernicus鈥� book on heliocentrism, which is a Polish cultural treasure housed within the UST Archives.

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With the intent to 鈥渂alance the scholarly and policy dimensions of social science research鈥� and in an attempt to address 鈥淧hilippine socio-economic and education issues,鈥� the RCSSED, specifically its newly minted Research Utilization Unit, provided the platform for researchers to use their study鈥檚 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).

The RCSSED鈥檚 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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UST was represented by the Vice Rector for Finance and Faculty of Engineering Regent Rev. Fr. Roberto L. Luanzon, O.P., SThD, DL., while ZTE Philippines Inc. was represented by its Vice President Mr. Jin Zhichao.  The MoA signing was witnessed by the Faculty of Engineering Acting Dean Prof. Angelo R. dela Cruz, Ph.D., and ZTE Chief Human Resource Officer Mr. Wang Bin.

Three students in the last two years of their academic studies under Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology programs will be eligible to receive a fixed grant as part of the ZTE STAR (Skills, Talent, Attitude, Responsibility) Scholarship Program.

Vice Rector for Finance and Faculty of Engineering Regent Rev. Fr. Roberto L. Luanzon, O.P., SThD, DL, in his opening remarks, said 鈥淔or me this is a very important event as part of our partnership and collaboration between an industry and academic community. The scholarship will be helpful, particularly during this time of pandemic and economic crisis. We are very much thankful. Indeed, this kind endeavor is what we need to be more global and helpful to one another.鈥�

ZTE PH Vice President Mr. Jin Zhichao said, 鈥淲e hope this scholarship can cultivate emerging talents [in telecommunications] as they continue and finish their studies under UST.鈥�

Faculty of Engineering Acting Dean Prof. Angelo R. dela Cruz, Ph.D.,, in his closing remarks, expressed gratitude toward the officials for 鈥渢heir generosity in providing our students with a brighter future through the STAR Scholarship program. It is timely, since in these trying times, many of our students face financial difficulties in continuing their education. In return, we guarantee to provide our students with industry-ready curricula and continue producing competent, committed, and compassionate graduates.鈥�

The partnership began earlier in June 2022, when the 探花精选 (UST), represented by the Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., Ph.D., signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ZTE PH, represented by Mr. Jin Zhichao, for their Industry Academe Linkage Program (IALP) where both parties agree to collaborate on different activities. These include, but are not limited to, faculty immersion programs, internship partnerships, career fairs, career talks, and research collaborations.

Attending the signing on August 17 were Assistant Project Director Mr. Ong Ken Wee, and HR Manager Ms. Joyce Te from ZTE PH.

From UST, the Faculty of Engineering Assistant Dean Engr. Anthony James Bautista, Ph.D., Faculty Secretary Asst. Prof. Ma. Luisa Asilo, Faculty of Engineering Industry, Government, Academe, and Alumni Relations Program (IGAARP) Officer-in-Charge Engr. Charlie Marquez, IGAARP Immersion Coordinator Engr. Sharlene Insigne-Cabal, Engineering Alumni Association Secretary Engr. Judelia Magahis, Asst. Prof. Mildred Antonio, and UST Office of Public Affairs Director Asst. Prof. Joreen T. Rocamora, Ph.D., also joined the event.

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In the chapter, Rocamora looked back at the legal bases for local tourism officers鈥� practice, specifically the Local Government Code of 1991 and the Tourism Act of 2009, the latter spelling out the national policy for developing and promoting tourism in the Philippines. Using a descriptive-correlational design, 335 survey questionnaires were filled out by tourism officers, from whose answers the developed Competence Model of Philippine Tourism Officers emerged.

Though performing their duties in different parts of the archipelago, the study found that the competence levels of the tourism officers were consistent at being moderately extensive on average, while soft skills were highly extensive. The study likewise outlined training needs for tourism officers, who are expected to benefit from capacity-building and assisting the Government in managing tourism destinations.

The book chapter can be accessed here:  

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The project鈥檚 objectives are to identify and document the distinct natural, built, intangible, and tangible heritages of Maragondon, Cavite covering 27 barangays; to create heritage awareness and appreciation amongst stakeholders and community around the town; to provide a basis for a comprehensive master development plan for the town and initiate local heritage ordinances through participatory approach and heritage utilization; and to provide an impetus for the promotion of cultural industries and develop tourism campaign or any heritage driven projects based on the heritage outputs of the town.

The project began with classes from September 16 until October 5, 2021, facilitated by Assoc. Prof. Eric B. Zerrudo, PhD, the Director of UST GS-CCCPET, and Ms. Beverly M. Bautista, Project Coordinator. During the virtual classes, the facilitators discuss topics on how to document the natural, built, intangible, local history, and movable heritages of the community. An on-site seminar workshop on October 18 and 19 will complement the virtual classes and focus on how to utilize the documented heritage resources through tourism and hospitality.

The preliminary assessments of different tourist sites and attractions will also be facilitated by #TeamMaragondon from UST CTHM headed by Assoc. Prof. Atty. Gezzez Giezi G. Granado, DCL, CHE, the Dean of the College, together with Asst. Prof. Jane G. Devanadera, MSTM, CHE, CGSP (Project Co-Director), Asst. Prof. Fredeswindo R. Medina, MCHS, CHE, CGSP (Team Representative), Asst. Prof. Maria Concepcion A. Ang, MBA, CHE, CGSP (Budget Officer and Writer/Researcher), Mr. Jame Monren T. Mercado, MACHS (Project Coordinator), Ms. Karla Paricia G. Colmenar, MDS (Writer/Researcher), Mr. Godofredo Cezar D. Vizconde, LPT, MBA (Writer/Researcher), and Mr. Reinald A. Andaya, MSHM (Writer/Researcher). The project is supported by the UST Simbahayan Community Development Office through the help of Asst. Prof. Froilan A. Alipao, MCD, Director and Asst. Prof. Joreen T. Rocamora, Ph.D., the CTHM Community Development Coordinator.

Asst. Prof. Medina, a native from Maragondon, said that the project is vital for the 鈥渄evelopment of Maragondon Cultural Tourism program through improving their identified and documented cultural properties of the community.鈥�

The project is in partnership with the Municipal Government of Maragondon, Cavite, headed by Hon. Reynaldo A. Rillo. The implementation of the project is also in line with the celebration of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) World Tourism Day 2021, with the theme 鈥淭ourism for Inclusive Growth.

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