USPF admin goes to Thailand. USPF elementary principal for Lahug Mrs. Elnora Almario and directress for Mabini Mrs. Basilides Bandajon attended the Seminar and Study Visit Program on Trends in Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century Schools at the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok, Thailand last February 2-7, 2009. The seminar, organized by AIT Extension and sponsored by Rex Bookstore, gathered forty elementary principals, directors and school representatives for a 6-day retool of knowledge on 21st century educational institutions and created future network opportunities with other local, national and international elementary schools.
USP-AAI president welcomes 1,096 USPians to the alumni association. USP-AAI President Atty. Isaias Guiduquio welcomed 1,096 USPian graduates to the alumni association at the Eladio Villa Gymnasium this March 2009 as follows: 205 from the elementary on March 17; 352 from high school on March 21; 532 from college and 7 from the graduate and post-graduate school on March 28.
USPF Panthers wins PRISAA regional for Cebu. USPF Panther volleybelles represented Cebu and won the Private School Athletic Association (PRISAA) regional tournament held at Silliman University, Dumaguete last February 28-March 1, 2009. They are set to sail for the national tournament with coach Jordan Paca in Bicol on April 2009
College of Accountancy grabs 4 awards at USP’S Finest 2009. It was only in the year 2004 when they grabbed the highest number of awards for USP’s Finest-college level. This 2009, they have done it again!
The college of Accountancy under the leadership of their vice dean Mr. Ricardo Danlag got the highest number of awards in the recently concluded USP’s Finest 2009 at the Eladio Villa Gymnasium, USPF Lahug last March 6, 2009. On the lead was Ma. Kriselva Ferrer for KII, the highest Award, followed by Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) – USPF Chapter for KII Award for Outstanding Student Organization, Michael Angelo Abarcar for Don Agustin Jereza and Joseph Angelo Mancera for Arts and Culture. For eight consecutive years now since USP’s Finest was initiated in the year 2002, the College of Accountancy never went home empty handed. Every year has always been a victory for the college.
Moreover, among the winners were: college level-Monica Hara of the AB English (Doña Beatriz Jereza Award); secondary level- Boi Archivald Ranay (Arts & Culture), Kembenz Mark Rizon (Young Agustin Jereza), Joan Marie Arcayan (Young KII Award); elementary level- June Patrick Villaflor(Panther Award), Lorenn Marie Aujero (Little Beatriz Award), Matt Isaiah Attaway (Little Agustin Jereza Award).
USP’s Finest is the most highly celebrated and anticipated annual event of the university. It is the occasion when the finest sons and daughters of USPF who made a difference in their quest for Knowledge, Integrity and Industry are awarded for such achievement. These students brought honor inside and outside the university thus they deserve to be called as the finest among USPians.
Tough Selection Process. USP’s Finest, the brainchild of our university president Dr. Alicia Cabatingan in cooperation with SPS-SAO director Mr. Lucio Pulmones, is known for its tough selection process starting from the departmental screening going up to the final selection which is the panel interview where prominent university officials sit as board of judges. High standard criteria include: academic excellence, character, leadership skills and community involvement. Now, another year has passed which marks a new beginning to all USPians. The recurring question is WHO WILL BE THE NEXT USP’s FINEST?
Duende Quartet conducts workshop for USPF ABMusic students. The Duende Quartet filled Cebuanos with colorful melodies and great rhythms at Northwing SM City Cebu last March 22, 2009. Composed of Harry Appelman (piano), Mark Merella (percussion), Josh Schwartzman (bass) and Sam “Seguito” Turner (percussion), this Latin Jazz group from the United States of America played tunes from their album that left the audience in awe. On March 23, 2009, the day after their memorable concert, the Duende Quartet conducted a workshop for USPF AB Music students at the Don Sulpicio Go Moot Court, USPF Lahug. These musicians gave a deeper view about their music---what made it different and how it related to other music genres, and shared to the USPian music students the experience on how their type of jazz is played. The Cebu Arts Council through Mr. Ariel Perez, coordinator for AB Music at USPF, and the College of Arts and Sciences dean Mr. Daniel Larriba, Jr. made the enriching activity possible. For more information about Duende Quartet and to hear their music online, check out their webpage at myspace.com/duendequartet. Also explore the activities of the USPF A.B. Music Society at their URL http://profiles.friendster.com/abmusicsociety.
USPF NAA sponsors 6th scientific lecture. The USPF Nurses Alumni Association (USPF-NAA) in partnership with the USPF College of Nursing sponsored “Bone Banking versus Bone Pain” at the Main Function Room, USPF Lahug last February 13, 2009. Dr. Camilo Arenajo of Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital was the resource speaker. He intensified preventive measures and early detection of bone disorders, especially osteoporosis. There was a free bone density scan before the lecture proper. USPF-NAA and the College of Nursing under the able deanship of Mrs. Norma Hinoguin continuously provide health awareness to the USPF community through the scientific lecture.
PACo gives to the community. USPF-ARO together with PACo embarked a community outreach project called Inigsuung Tabang Gikan sa mga Anak ni Tuting ug Antes. ARO and PACo donated 14 large boxes filled with canned goods, clothes and toys to the adopted barangay of USPF, Brgy. San Jose in Talamban last Nov. 29, 2008. (“Tuting” and “Antes” are the nicknames of USPF founder Don Agustin M. Jereza and co-founder Doña Beatriz D. Jereza respectively.)
USPF COP organizes Christmas party for sponsored children. USPF Community Outreach Program chaired by Mrs. Rosario Sequitin organized the Children’s Christmas Party held at the USPF covered court on March 13, 2008. Representatives from the different departments, colleges, organizations and the alumni of the university were present, including USP-AAI president Atty. Isaias Guiduquio. USP-AAI and PACo continued its sponsorship to a total of 12 children, namely (USP-AAI sponsored children) Ancit, Sheralee; Jayme, Nelle Boy; Resuento, Stephanie; Gabonada, Zerk; Balobo, Joselito; Iligan, Gretchen; Resuento, Jasper; Pasaol, Edna; Bulat-ag, James; Bordadora, Jasmin; (PACo sponsored children) Ycong, John Carlo; Opigal, Venus. BOARD PASSERS NOVEMBER 2008 C.E.: Engr. Atienza, Edelyn DECEMBER 2008 NURSING L.E: Abella, Vanessa Joyce; Alago, Gay; Alcazaren, Iony Mae; Aligno, Aspren III; Amador, Florence Gale; Anacajas, Nova Fae; Arceo, May Jane; Archie Cantik Chica; Berbin, Jun King Anthony; Beso, Toni Charm; Biyok, John Keithley; Blanco, Cherryl; Cabrera, Benstein Kenn; Cale, James Glenn; Capalla, Miguel Paolo; Capisnon, Elizabeth; Cardona, Zeen Marie; Carilimdiliman, Michelle; Carrasco, JanRey; Castrodes, Lourymie; Cena, Ma. Cora; Coloma, Rico; Cuico, Adria Cate; De Erio Joann; Deligero, Pamela; Dy, Jan Dale; Erediano, Jojo; Estole, Jetle Grace; Garciano, Helen Faith; Gotingco, Earl Rory; Guarin, Kathleen; Gulfan, Rey Nico; Inocando, Samantha Josephine; Jacinto, Krystle Marie; Jamero, Katrina; Jutara, Anna Hazzel; Ladrera, Ruby Jean; Libre, Jovelyn Fe; Lozano, Gretchel; Lucas, Lei Anne; Malinis, Natasha Angelica; Martinez, Merinjoni Rosario; Masong, Ma. Theresa; Maurillo, Dyan Jay; Medilo, Kathleen Ann; Menchavez, Chivaz; Miñoza, Jessie Marea; Montebon, Warren; Morales, Jackielyn; Navallo, Marvin Edward; Ngoboc, Elaine; Omandan, Ludette; Omega Karen Afrah; Pareha, Arnie Vince; Perturbos, Giebeenie; Poro, Louie; Povadora, Sid Marc; Requillo, Jasel; Rodero, Edda Ria; Sanico, Augustus Nini; Sanjorjo, Zara Lalinka; Santillan, Donna; Sayod, Farrah Jean; Seguerra, Jon Francis; Sereno, Paul Daniel; Singcol, Crystal Faith; Sois-e, Jerome Filbert; Soleño, Leizel; Tagget, Dalla; Tampus, Ruby Ann; Tan Jeremiah Elison; Tanagras, Kristine Margot; Veraces, Leslie Flora; Verallo, Billy James; Villa, John Joshua; Ybañez, Iris Gwynne; Ybañez, Jermarie
REUNION HS ’83 were reunited at USPF Lahug last Dec. 27, 2008. Chapter president Engr. Mario Arnaiz spearheaded the reunion. Also, HS ’72 convened at Café Regal Royal Concourse last Dec. 3, 2008. Ms. Judith Panoncillo and Ms. Nancy Arellano organized the event.
WHERE ARE MY CLASSMATES? Do you catch yourself reminiscing the good times at USPF? Have you flipped the newspaper pages in hopes of reading an ad that your USPF batch/class is going to have a reunion? Are you looking for your friends from way back when you were still in the portals of USPF? Denial will not help. Go online and check out how your classmates are doing now. Laugh till you cry, recall the moments of long ago, go crazy on a serious doze of nostalgia! You are not alone in the trip down memory lane. Check out the following sites: HS Class ’75 usphighschool75@gmail.com URL: http://profiles.friendster.com/usphighschoolbatch75; HS Class ’94 uspbatch_94@yahoo.com.ph URL: http://profiles.friendster.com/uspbatch1994 ; HS Class ’93-’97 chat every Sunday 8pm onwards with joythessa143@yahoo.com URL: http://profiles.friendster.com/hs93to97 ; HS Class ’95-’99 hs95_99@yahoo.com URL: http://profiles.friendster.com/batchmates95to99 ; HS Class ’97-’98 hs97_98@yahoo.com URL: http://profiles.frienster.com/46406578 ; HS Class ’01-02 hs98.02@gmailcom URL: http://profiles.friendster.com/45937586 ; HS Class ’99-’00 hs99_2000@yahoo.com and usphighskul@yahoo.comURL: http://profiles.friendster.com/45863129 ; USPF Mabini URL: http://profiles.friendster.com/21635924 ;HS Class ’99 Mabini URL: http://profiles.friendster.com/66098328 ;HS Class ’02 Mabini URL: http://profiles.friendster.com/20304102; USP usp@yahoo.com URL: http://profiles.friendster.com/24037478 ; College Class ’03-’04 collegebatch2004@yahoo.com URL: http://profiles.friendster.com/52749479 ; CEA Dekada ’70 c/o Archt. Ondette Vale URL: http://profiles.friendster.com/42247340 ; USPF A.B. English RL: http://profiles.friendster.com/75531006 ; USPF Psychology URL: http://profiles.friendster.com/psupsych; USPF Geodetic Engg URL: http://profiles.friendster.com/62478098 ; USPF College of Law URL: http://profiles.friendster.com/51555479 ; USPF Dance TroupeURL: http://profiles.friendster.com/48784280 ; USP Alumni Football Club URL: http://profiles.friendster.com/58801992 ; USPF Call Center Agent Training URL: http://profiles.friendster.com/uspfacep
