Saturday, March 7, 2009
Seminar on Online Journ; An Aspiring Event
Seminar on Online Journalism Held
Thursday, February 26, 2009
GREENPEACE Joins F5
A convocation for the joint commemoration of the founding anniversary of the five colleges in the Polytechnic University of the Philippines with the theme "F5: Propagating A Global Concern for the Environment" was held at the PUP gym on February 6, 2009 with Executive Director Von Hernandez of GREENPEACE South East Asia, an international environmental organization committed to saving Mother Earth from destruction, as the guest speaker.
It was attended by hundreds of students as well as the F5 deans: Dr. Nenita F. Buan of the College of Arts; Dr. Dominador L. Gamboa of the College of Business; Prof. Rosita E. Canlas of the College of Computer Management and Information Technology; Dr. Corazon P. San Juan of the College of Languages and Linguistics; and Dr. Liceria D. Lorenzo of the College of Office Administration and Business Teacher Education.
The event was a part of the F5's joint celebration of their founding anniversary to minimize too much disruption of classes should the commemoration he held one after the other. The F5's activities have started on February 2 with a flag raising ceremony followed by different activities held in the respective areas of the different colleges.
In the speech delivered by Exec. Dir. Hernandez, he talked about toxic pollution and climate change that the world is experiencing right now. He said that the planet earth is like a spaceship and we are the passengers. He also compared the earth to a bus running at full speed towards a concrete wall. "That is the present condition of the earth; moving very fast towards its destruction because man does not know how to protect the environment or simply does not care," Von explained.
He further said that modern society is sacrificing biodiversity for consumption but our consumption contributes largely to climate change brought about by toxic pollution of our environment. Industries and factories provide man with their necessities and luxuries using fuel that give off toxic waste in the air, water and land; thus destroying the environment and depleting our natural resources. It is said that approximately 760,000 tons of waste daily is produced in Metro Manila and 1.8 million pesos is spent for its waste management; still the problem of pollution remains.
He mentioned that we live in a linear society where the cycle of life is "extraction" from natural resources to make possible "production" of man's needs and luxuries. Next comes "consumption" after which will end in "waste" that definitely needs to be thrown away; so "waste disposal industry" comes in the picture followed by "waste regulation industry" and on and on. Unfortunately, anything taken from nature goes back to nature again in the form of waste which becomes man's biggest problem at present.
Because of this vicious cycle, the world seems to be experiencing an apocalypse now evidenced by the increasing frequency of floods, landslides, drought and extreme weather events. The world hears and reads about the unusual melting of polar caps and shrinking glaciers in the Antartica. This in turn results in rising sea level that is feared to erase lowlands in the future not to mention the shrinking forests and agriculture lands. These are irreversible loss to mankind because of man's mindless destruction of our ecosystem.
He presented an advertisement in the 1990's which aimed to attract foreign investors to the Philippines: To attract companies like yours, we have felled mountains, razed jungles, filled swamps, moved rivers, relocated towns to make it easier for you to do business here. Von looks at the ad as a very serious crime against Mother Nature. "We have only one planet so let us love and conserve its resources because once they are lost, we cannot replenish them anymore. If we go on playing deaf to the call of environmentalists, we will continue experiencing the impact of climate change and global warming which is in the offing. We must not rob our children and grandchildren of the resources and the good life they can possibly enjoy in the future," he admonished the crowd.
GREENPEACE is an international organization that started its campaign against nuclear weapon in
The convocation ended with the closing remarks of Dr. Corazon P. San Juan, the
COLs Juvenile Justice Extension
The said Republic Act signed on April 8, 2006 provides for the Youth Legal Aid Program (YLAP) which seeks to provide legal assistance to youths with pending cases and those who are deprived of their right to competent legal representation merely because of indigence.
The tie-up was spearheaded by Atty. Fernando M. Peña, Chief of the University Legal Counsel and a COL professor in Clinical Legal Education (CLED). All the third and fourth year PUP law students are required to put into practice the provisions of YLAP.
"We must make sure that these youth offenders are not mingled with the hard criminals because their being in their tender years make them very sensitive and volatile," said Atty. Peña when asked about the goal of the project.
YLAP covers cases within the original and exclusive jurisdiction of the Family Courts (Republic Act No. 8369 and Family Courts Act of 1997) where the offender is below 18 years of age. Under the law, there would be automatic suspension of the case if a youth offender at the time of the commission of crime is over nine (9) but under eighteen (18) years of age and he shall be endorsed to the custody of the DSWD.
At present, thirteen minor offenders have been assisted by the YLAP PUP-COL Chapter. The said law students visited and coordinated with the Department of Social Welfare and Development, family courts, police stations and detention centers to check on the records of the alleged youth offenders.
Dean Roseller S. Dela Peña supports the said endeavor of the college and he said that positive feedbacks were received from the law students' extension program.
The National Youth Commission (NYC) is the government's sole and lead youth policy making and coordinating agency created, existing and operating by virtue of Republic Act 8044.
The NYC is represented by its Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Richard Alvin M. Nalupta.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Cake Fest Held in CTHRM Anniversary
The celebration started by a flag raising ceremony held at the Freedom Park in coordination with the College of Science. Afterwards, a thanksgiving mass and fellowship lunch was conducted at the Café Hasmin in M.H. del Pilar Campus Sta. Mesa, Manila.
One of the different types of academic and skill activities done by the said college is the Skills Summit 2009, an annual competition that displays HRM students’ skills in basic and advanced cooking, bartending, baking, and other related skills important in the field.
One of the most awaited events in the summit was the Cake Decorating Competition wherein the participants are from the 2nd year HRM students.
The competition had its three-day elimination last February 5 to 6 at HR 309, where 25 groups joined. These groups were divided into two to represent either of the two categories: boiled and fondant icing.
The theme of the competition was wedding, as its organizer Prof. Ma. Felisa Natad suggested. Prof Natad explained that wedding cakes are known to be elaborate, sophisticated, and challenging to make because they are difficult to style.
During the elimination, the cakes were evaluated by chosen faculty members of the HRM Department wherein the criteria centered on appearance, taste, texture and degree of difficulty in decorating.
Decorated cakes were displayed at the Buffet Table Skirting Exhibits at the ground floor lobby of the said campus.
The awarding ceremonies on the said event will be held on February 25. (Eddie Mark Serante)
PUP to Celebrate Arts Month
Polytechnic University of the Philippines will be lending its helping hands to the University Center for Culture and the Arts as they celebrate the Arts Month this February.
Several art workshops and seminars will be conducted in commemoration of the said month.
On February 20, there will be a book relaunching and discussion of Ricky Lee’s “Para kay B” in PUP Café Hasmin at exactly 1 pm. A visual arts exhibit will also be conducted by the same person portraying the characters of his book at PUP Hasmin Lobby. Sining Lahi Polyrepertory Drama, on the other hand, will be playing excerpts of the said book as a part of the re-launching of the book.
On February 23-24, a basic photography workshop and photo exhibit will be held on UCCA Training Room from 9 am to 5 pm. The said workshop is limited to 20 students per day and registration is on a first come first serve basis.
On February 26, a symposium entitled “Visual Arts: Revisiting Philippine Painting History” will be discussed at UCCA Training Room starting 1 pm.
And for the finale, a group painting session on UN Millennium Development Goals will be executed at PUP Antique House starting 9 am to 5 pm on February 27.
For questions and confirmations, you can contact UCCA at 713-73-69 for more information. (Eddie Mark Serante)
Friday, February 13, 2009
PUP will Fight on the 21st SCUAA
The said event will held its 21st annual competition on January 26-31 with Eulogio Amang Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (EARIST) as the host school.
The University shows confidence of well-trained and prepared athletes joining the sports competition with OIC Dean Celia Rilles assisted by Chairperson on Sports Jose Mel Bernarte of the
In an interview with the
Athletes, new or old, are disciplined, trained, and prepared not just when a competition is near but as soon as they were accepted as official athletes of the school.
As preparations, the University joins invitational, open meet, goodwill tournaments and tune-up games. With these kinds of matches, PUP athletes take advantage of the experience to feel the competition more by playing against different schools and universities. Knowing the opponents' capacity and ability and meeting other athletes personally are good training for the players.
EARIST, RTU, Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PHILSCA), Technological University of the Philippines (TUP), Philippine Normal University (PNU), Marikina Polytechnic College (MPC), and PUP are the roster of state colleges and universities that will be competing for the following sports: softball, soccer, baseball, basketball, volleyball, beach volleyball, badminton, lawn tennis, table tennis, swimming, arnis, karate-do, taekwando, sepak takraw, chess, dance sports, and pep squad cheering
Chairperson Bernarte also revealed that PUP's greatest contender to win the SCUAA is last year's overall champion, Rizal Technological University (RTU). He also admitted that RTU is well-prepared for the competition and is aiming to keep the title.
Nevertheless, PUP will do its best. "With the support of PUP President Dante Guevarra, top administrative officials, and our alumni, we will win this year," Prof. Bernarte stated as he hopes to bag the SCUAA's overall championship title this year.
To strengthen the camaraderie and develop sportsmanship, SCUAA adapts the homw and away cocpet wherein various competitions will be held in different venues among the participating schools. For example, the
One of the much awaited feature in the opening ceremonies of SCUAA is the field demonstration participated in by 800 to 1000 P.E. students from each of the member schools.
Also, a sports exhibition among administrative employees and faculty members (ADFA) of the seven schools will be held a week before the opening.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
PAGCOR Chair Visits PUP
The Chairman, who was introduced by the PUP President Dante G. Guevarra, unwrap some important projects for the said PUP campus.
Highlights of the celebration are sports, cultural and academic competitions where some of the country's popular bands are invited to enhance the event. Expected to add color to the celebration are the Rivermaya and Sponge Cola.
PAGCOR's top executive is known for his generosity to the University that adopted him as its alumnus and conferred on him his Doctor in Public Administration Honoris Causa.
At present, Genuino supports a twin project--PGMA Student Meal Assistance and Sagip Musmos Feeding Program in PUP.
It was during the 2007 Mid-Year Commencement Exercises when Chairman Genuino spelled out his primary reason in launching his PGMA Meal Assistance Program. "Students will learn better if their stomachs are filled with the nutrients that their body needs" he saidcompassionately.
Dr. Guevarra will also lead PUP top administration officials in awarding the plaque of appreciation to Chairman Genuino during the celebration.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Le Vogue 2009
Third year students from College of Communication (COC) will be competing to become the best section on this said competition.
Each of the section will represent one country at a certain point of time and one festivity that is regularly held in the Philippines.
The event will be composed of a fashion show, a festivity and afterwards a party will be held.
PUP Inroduces Easy Access to Information
Dr. Guevarra pointed out that before PUP acquired this state-of-the-art technology, it took about two months or more to process the transcript of records (TOR), diploma and certification of graduation applied by graduates.
"Now, the processing line is not only shortened drastically, but the requested documents can also be delivered to the applicant's door-step," the president of the country's largest state university said.
Explaining further how the system works, Vice President for Student Services Juan C. Birion said that two systems are open to graduates who would apply for their documents.
The first option is the fast-lane to be used by those who have easy access to the University's main campus for they may go directly to the Registrar's office for the application.
However, those who are residing in the country's far-flung areas and those who are working or residing abroad can avail of the online system and get their documents in only five days.
University Registrar Melba D. Abaleta, on the otherhand, gave the PUP News additional information on how the new technology acquired by PUP works.
To convince the PUP Board of Regents (PUP-BOR) to approve the adoption of the fast-lane and on-line system in requesting the alumni's documents and its schedule of fees, Ms. Abaleta said the system, which is made possible thru the modern technology, will serve the PUP alumni better whether residing locally or abroad. The documents applied for can be delivered at the shortest possible time to the applicant's doorstep. Furthermore, the registrar can easily update documents.
The technology was acquired by PUP thru the memorandum of agreement forged with the Dun & Bradstreet Philippines, Inc. Under the agreement, the company will provide the University's need for an electronic document imaging and document management service for its student data records digitization.
The four-page agreement was signed by President Dante Guevarra for PUP and Mr. Jaime Y. Ladao, founder and president at Dun & Bradstreet Philippines, Inc.
The said incorporation, according to Registrar Abaleta is the world's largest and most comprehensive database in more than 100 million business entities.
Under the same MOA, PUP will provide the venue for the scanning activities and the staff which will perform the sorting and grooming activities of documents like the TOR, diploma, picture and other documents which are usually needed by the alumni.
Ms. Abaleta, however, pointed out that those who could apply the five-day duration of processing are those who are applying for the second time or more because a new graduate will wait for at least a year before he can get his documents.
The new schedule of fees for the fast-lane and on-line approved by the board or regents are as follows:
BACCALAUREATE/GRADUATED/FIVE WORKING DAYS ONLINE (Local)
EngineeringTranscript of Records PHP 600.00Diploma* 300.00Use of Technology (D&B) 300.00Delivery 100.00Total PHP 1,300.00
Non-EngineeringTranscript of Records PHP 500.00Diploma* 300.00Use of Technology (D&B) 300.00Delivery 100.00Total PHP 1,200.00
BACCALAUREATE/GRADUATE/FIVE WORKING DAYS FAST-LANE (Walk-in-Local)
EngineeringTranscript of Records PHP 600.00Diploma* 300.00Use of Technology (D&B) 300.00Delivery 100.00Total PHP 1,300.00
Non-EngineeringTranscript of Records PHP 500.00Diploma* 300.00Use of Technology (D&B) 300.00Delivery 100.00Total PHP 1,200.00
CERTIFICATIONS (both Engineering and Non Engineering)Certification (All types) PHP 100.00Use of Technology (D&B) 150.00Delivery 100.00Total PHP 350.00
BACCALAUREATE/GRADUATED/FIVE WORKING DAYS ONLINE (Foreign)
EngineeringTranscript of Records US$ 20.00Diploma* US$ 10.00Use of Technology (D&B) US$ 15.00Delivery US$ 45.00 Total US$ 90.00
Non-EngineeringTranscript of Records US$ 15.00Diploma* US$ 10.00Use of Technology (D&B) US$ 15.00Delivery US$ 45.00Total US$ 85.00
CERTIFICATIONS (both Engineering and Non Engineering)Certification (All types) US$ 5.00Use of Technology (D&B) US$ 5.00Delivery US$ 45.00Total US$ 55.00
POST BACCALAUREATE/OPEN UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE OF LAW/GRADUATE SCHOOL (Graduated)
FIVE WORKING DAYS ONLINE (Local)Transcript of Records PHP 600.00Diploma* 500.00Use of Technology (D&B) 300.00Delivery 100.00Total PHP 1,500.00
FIVE WORKING DAYS FAST-LANE (Walk-in-Local)Transcript of Records PHP 600.00Diploma* 500.00Use of Technology (D&B) 300.00Delivery 100.00 Total PHP 1,500.00
Certifications (Walk-in)Certification (All types) PHP 200.00Use of Technology (D&B) 150.00Delivery 100.00Total PHP 450.00
FOREIGN REQUEST FIVE WORKING DAYS ONLINETranscript of Records US$ 20.00Diploma* US$ 15.00Use of Technology (D&B) US$ 15.00Delivery US$ 45.00Total US$ 95.00
CertificationsCertification (All types) US$ 5.00Use of Technology (D&B) US$ 5.00Delivery US$ 45.00 Total US$ 55.00
*Up to second copy only
EMPLOYERS VERIFICATION (Local)PUP PHP 50.00Use of Technology 50.00Total PHP 100.00
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
PAGCOR: Giving Hands to PUP
Various projects, such as PGMA Meal Assistance Program and Sagip Musmos Feeding Program, will be conducted by the said institution to provide aid to the 16 PUP campuses.
The "PGMA Meal Assistance Program" is an undertaking coursed through a memorandum of agreement between PAGCOR and the University where 300 freshman student-beneficiaries avail of a meal free of charge.
This food assistance which started in January 2008 helps nourish and support student-beneficiaries' physical well-being.
The University Canteen takes care of the qualified beneficiaries by ensuring a balanced diet meal daily.
As quoted from Chairman Genuino's speech during the 2007 Mid-Year Commencement Exercises, "Students will learn better if their stomachs are filled with the nutrients that their body needs." Hence, the said meal assistance program provided the University an education working in progress.
As an outgrowth of the one of the many assistance granted to PUP, the "Sagip Musmos Feeding Program" which will be officially launched on January 5, 2009, aids PUP Community's nearby barangays and day care centers.
This project's mission is to improve and promote children's nourishment. The recipients of the program are selected on the basis of their age, physical health and economic status.
Through the Community Relations Office of the university, neighboring barangays' children will be given not just free meal but also proper nourishment with weight and health monitoring.
This project offered to the University by PAGCOR is a linkage of PUP to its community as it provides assistance to its nearby barangays in its 10-point agenda of a Total University.
PAGCOR also sees the need for medical and dental care for the student thus, a team of experts in the medical and dental field will visit PUP and all its 16 campuses nationwide to perform medical and dental mission.
These mentioned grants of PAGCOR to PUP do not end yet or better if it won't as Chairman Genuino bigheartedly provided PUP Maragondon campus in Cavite 50 computer sets.
In his visit in Maragondon during the founding celebration of the province, he met PUP Maragondon Director Pacifico A. Hintay when he accompanied PUP Maragondon students to perform in the celebration.
Genuinely, the University is full of gratitude to Chair Genuino for never losing sight of all possibilities he may extend to PUP in providing and empowering quality education.
Friday, January 16, 2009
8th National Convention of the Association of Administrators in Hospitality Held
Another important figure present during the convention is Senate Majority Floor Leader, Hon. Francis Pangilinan, who was the keynote speaker in the said convention.
He talked on the theme "Great at 8: Celebrating Diversity in the Multi-Dimension of Hospitality Education."
The topics discussed on the said convention are the innovative courses in the Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) program as well as CHED's 5-year projection for the hospitality and tourism industry, the status and prospects of TESDA's ladderized program, international practicum and placement opportunities, book writing and the development of instructional materials, security and safety awareness in the workplace, in-flight catering, regional culinary and "life after academe and were conducted by experts.
The AAHRMEI Convention was attended by 200 deans and heads of hospitality, tourism and allied courses from all over the country. This gathering hoped to take further steps towards betterment and advancement of hospitality education to ensureglobal competitiveness.
Director Jamorabo-Ruiz served as dean of three different colleges in PUP: Hotel & Restaurant Management, Nutrition & Food Science and the College of Science. She is an accomplished writer; having authored, co-authored and edited 15 nationally published textbooks and written 50 scientific and technical articles including her researches in the field of nutrition education, wellness, health education, food science and hospitality education. She is also a member of the University Textbooks and Instructional Materials Evaluation Committee (UTIMEC) which evalutates books for university-wide adoption as textbooks and references.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Rep. Garcia led the inauguration of 1.2 million infrastructures
The million-peso-funded project which was under the auspices of the provincial government of Bataan renovated the Campus ECG Hall, the Central Student Council and other council offices; tiled the corridors of the leftwing of Building A and lighted the campus' covered court with seven 1000-watt halogen bulbs.
The students' encounter with Representative Garcia during the inauguration made them feel they found a generous benefactor. So they further took advantage of the opportunity by requesting Congressman Garcia to assist them in their projects.
Meanwhile, PUP President Dante G. Guevarra inked two Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) in the same province last September 25; one with the local government and the other with East Cam Tech.
Under the agreement signed with Mayor Jesse Concepcion of Mariveles at the Municipal Hall, the PUP-Bataan Campus will offer Bachelor in Elementary Education. The local government agreed to shoulder the salaries of faculty members assigned in the program.
On the other hand, the MOA signed with Sang Yong Kim, General Manager of the Korean Company East Cam Tech, stipulates the accommodation of PUP-Bataan students for their on-the-job training in the company and the eventual absorption of the graduates as employees of the company after training.
A Korean company general manager, Mr. Jo Hin Lee, is also interested to enter into a similar agreement with PUP and expressed his desire to meet with the University president at the Main Campus.
Technical School Spot a Position
The erstwhile technical school is now known as the College of Technology (CT).
With the approval of the PUP Board of Regents (PUP-BOR), it has been elevated to a full-fledged college status. The PUP-CT is now the University's 17th college.
The University Academic Council first gave its nod for the technical school's conversion into a college when its director, Dr. Mely M. Padilla, presented the proposal, together with the college's offerings of at least six diploma programs with three-year curriculum.
Dr. Padilla successfully persuaded the council after convincing the members that PUP can better serve a greater number of people if the technical school would be converted into a college.
The six short courses approved by the University board during its meeting on December 7 were the Information Communication Management Technology (ICMT); Computer Engineering Management Technology (CEMT); Electrical Engineering Management Technology (EEMT); Mechanical Engineering Management Technology (MEMT); and Electronics Communications Engineering Management (ECEM).
During the said academic meeting, Vice President for Student Services Juan C. Birion said that students who intend to enroll in the CT need not take the PUP College Entrance Test (PUPCET). They should, instead take the PUP Scholastic Aptitude Test (PUPSAT).
"The PUPSAT is intended to find out the potential skills of the applicants to help them choose the field where they can excel," Dr. Birion further explained.
University Registrar Melba D. Abaleta also pointed out that student applicants who have passed the PUPCET can enroll in any of the University's 53 college course offerings, but the PUPSAT passers can only be admitted in the College of Technology.
The PUP's newest college is now housed at the NDC compound with its newly constructed three-story building.
PUPians New Year's Resolution (Things to do this New Year)
It becomes the trait-builder of the students for the reason that it teaches students etiquettes of their soon to be profession.
In the institution, the students are being prepared to become professionals thus giving them the chance to unleash what they have in-stored during class discussions, projects and examination.
Though PUP done its best when it comes to teaching the students, some students have bad mannerism dealing to their performance in school.
Since New Year has come, here is the list PUPians New Year’s resolution, things to do and change to become a great professional:
Never step to the room when the professor is already lecturing.
In short, never be late. Most of the PUPians, go to school late (though bringing with them alibis whether they experienced traffic during their way to PUP or they need to drink medicine on this time). But still, being late means a lot. When you are at work, it is necessary to be punctual. When you are late, then say goodbye to your work and find another one.
Never past requirements when it’s already due.
The submission of this article is on this week, but some PUPians pass it a week ahead. Another mannerism that PUPians must change is the mannerism of manyana habit wherein they use to make their requirements on the day that it will be passed. Just like the number 1 tip, they have alibi whether they have a lot of things to do that makes the making of the requirement delayed or they wasn’t able to got interview with that person due to no office that times or their request are not yet answered. This habits delay the passing of the requirement due to insufficient time when it was done. But still, things must be pass on the right time given. In work, you are given day to finished the task being given.
Never daydream during class discussion.
Whether they are dreaming of their favorite artist, place, or even their crush, this habit destructs the PUPians capability of learning. He or she is in another world while the teacher is giving important points for the student to acquire. PUPians must change this attitude because listening attentively is indeed a needed thing that a worker must have in the future. Daydreaming also makes the student ignorant of what has been discussed.
Never do things unrelated to the subject being attended.
Either the student is texting, reading other books unrelated to the subject or talking to seatmates, this shows sign of disrespect to the professors. Not only that, it also delays the learning that a student must acquire in a way that he/she is serving two masters at the same time which is said to be a difficult task.
Use vacant time efficiently.
Students might spend their time watching at the beautiful scenery in the park inside the PUP, lagoon, beside the river or just sitting doing nothing, what they do is just wasting time. To become more capable in work, a student must spend his time learning. Through this he might acquire new skills or enhance what he/she already possesses.
Review lessons regularly.
Some PUPians now a day is losing their burning heart and passion for studying. Some spends their time chatting in computer shops. Some spend it texting with friends and some use to play computer games instead of studying lessons. They step aside reviewing when there isn’t any exam making it possible that they are in a hurry reviewing when exam is there in front of them. When it comes to this mannerism, the PUPians forget what they have learned and when the job comes it will be hard for them to deal with their work.
Practice regularly.
Another thing that a PUPian must do is to practice what they had learned. Adopt it and apply it. Practice, makes things perfect, without practice a person’s skill is being lessened and most of the time, they forget what they had learned due to lack of practice.
PUPians must go to school to learn. Remember that college is the last stage of learning. It is the way to become professional.