USPF conducts the first ARMS Lecture Series. The University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) in partnership with Cebu Daily News, M & A Digital Printing and Graphic Designs, and Pizza Hut Ayala presented the maiden season of Alumni Relations Movement to Serve (ARMS) Lecture Series at the USPF Moot Court last September 19, 2009. ARMS season one's theme: “Reconnecting life-long partners of USPF: their experience, our inspiration” is enriched by four speakers: Women's Rights by Miss Rosemarie Salazar, Wise Voting for the 2010 Elections by Atty. Eleuterio Ong-Vaño, Importance of Theater Experience by Miss Ofelia Ancajas, and live from California, USA via Skype Life in a Foreign Land by Mrs. Merlinda Torion. Its an advocacy lecture series where USPF alumni give their time and expertise as gift to their alma mater and fellow USPians by being the resource speakers. ARMS is organized by three alumni of the university headed by the chairperson for office for international students and special programs and ARMS chairperson Dr. Bryant Acar, and co-chairpersons alumni relations Dir. Kathleen Solon-Villaneza and instructional media center Dir. Alvin Zamora. In addition, ARMS is supported by the Pre-Alumni Circle headed by the adviser and alumna Miss Katrina Bueno, along with the pre-alumni circle president Daniel Louis Roldan.
USPian represents RP in the 2009 AFC. USPF's Wilford Sabella was chosen as representative of the Philippines in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-B Coaching & Referee's Course held at Kota Kinabalu Sabah, Malaysia last May 24 to June 7, 2009. The purpose of the AFC event is to discover talented young football players and to develop young football coaches and referees from Asia. Other participating countries include Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and Indonesia. The event is sponsored by Nike and organized by AFC and Malaysia Football Association.
USPF, an International Students-Friendly School. Education for international students is a critical component of the 21st- century learning. Most educational institutions are challenged to open its door for multicultural education. The increasing demands of accepting international students have prompted the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) to legitimize multicultural education, facilitating the creation of programs and practices that promote cultural diversity and equal educational opportunities for international students. The USPF has created the Office for International Students and Special Programs (OISSP) to prepare an appropriate program for the integration of international students into the academic and social life of the University. The OISP has launched the campaign making the university an - International Students-Friendly School. With many opportunities for involvement on campus, international students have the chance to intimately learn about variety of culture. The OISP strongly advocate in providing assistance to the international students in order to make their stay in the campus an exciting experience of a lifetime.
The concept of making USPF as international students-friendly school will provide support for the international students in their academic and cultural adjustments; offer opportunities for involvement in the University community; and create a venue for intercultural appreciation for the international students to share their culture.(For more information, please contact Dr. Bryant C. Acar, OISP Chair at Tel nos. 4148773 local 144)
GS DepEd Scholars hold Culminating Program. The USPF-Gs and DepEd Cebu City Division are strongly empowering the teachers to further enhance their skills in teaching Science. The training program is well participated by various higher education institutions and the USPF-GS has accepted the challenge in taking the lead in the faculty development of DepEd. The first batch successfully finished the certificate program for elementary science teaching last summer of 2009. The second batch is now on its training and has just finished two subjects: Elementary Science Curriculum and Instructional Resources in Science. As part of the culminating activity for the first semester, the science teachers organized an exhibit and short program held last October 19, 2009 at AVR1 of Don Agustin Jereza Bldg., USPF. The exhibit showcased the instructional resources personally made by the teachers. Among the exhibited resources were posters, flip charts, transparencies, story board, models, video clips, power point presentations and many more. Mr. Danilo Gudelosao, Science Supervisor of DepEd Cebu City Division was the invited guest who did the honor of cutting the ribbon of the exhibits and who shed inspiration about commitment and dedication and how important that science teachers should be adept in using instructional technologies. Miss Hilda Enad and Mr. Guiilermo Fuentes Jr. were the leaders in the realization of such activity. Dr. Bryant C. Acar and Professor Manuel Belandres were the course professors of the program and the science teachers gave honor and words of gratitude to their hard work, patience and creativity. As finale, the science teachers shared their commitment to finish the program and utilize whatever they have learned.
USPF celebrates Teachers’ Day. In response to the call of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to celebrate World Teachers’ Day, the Office for International Students and Special Programs organized Photo Contest, Photo Exhibit and Inspirational Talk on October 1, 2009 at the Lobby of Don Agustin Jereza building with the theme “My Teacher, My Hero.” Among the objectives of the celebration are to generate widespread awareness and support for World Teachers’ Day; use the occasion to celebrate the unique role and service that teachers play in guiding families, strengthening communities, and building the nation; revitalize the image of teaching as a vocation by increasing public awareness on the value of teachers in Philippine society and national development.
The call of UNESCO has urged all possible cooperators to pay tribute to our teachers by preparing simple, creative, and meaningful activities that will affirm and celebrate the value of teachers to the community and nation. The USPF has responded to this call. A photo contest, exhibit and inspirational talk were organized. The photos were personally captured by the students as they deliver and execute their own interpretation of the theme, “My Teacher, My Hero.” Immortalized in the photos were images of teachers in action. Part of the program was the inspirational talk of Mrs. Elnora N. Almario (Principal, Elementary Department, (USPF). She inspired the audience of her experience as a teacher.
It is hoped that through this activity, the celebration of World Teachers’ Day will be raised to the same level as that of Mothers’ or Fathers’ Day and our teachers will be accorded the recognition and appreciation they deserve in playing their central role in guiding our children, the youth, and even adults, through the lifelong learning process.
USPF PACo gives to the community
to Brgy. Mabolo fire victims. The University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Pre-Alumni Community (PACO) and the USPF Community Outreach Program (USPF-COP) in partnership with the Marna Youth Organization (MYO) of Subandaku, Mandaue City distributed 60 packs of relief goods to the fire victims of Sitio San Isidro and Sitio Sapa-sapa of Barangay Mabolo last July 28, 2009. USPF-PACO officers and members, high school faculty members Mrs. Emily Toledo, Mrs. Mildred Gicos and Mrs. Lorna Labaya along with USPF social work interns, community dev't. officer Miss Valerie Longakit, and USPF director for alumni relations Ms. Kathleen Solon-Villaneza went with Wilson Kilat to visit the affected areas. Kilat, president of MYO and an engineering student at USPF, wrote to the Alumni Relations Office and the Department of Social Work for donation of goods to help out the neighbors of the two sitios of Brgy. Mabolo. In effect, the entire USPF community responded. The fire last July 7, 2009 ate up forty families' homes. 
to ONDOY typhoon victims. Last October 7, 2009, USPians carried boxes of clothes and goods for the victims of Bagyo Ondoy that badly hit Manila, Philippines. Headed by College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) Asst. Dean Engr. Mario Arnaiz, and faculty member Engr. Helbert Cabug-os.
to Cordova, Cebu through mangrove planting. PACo adviser Miss Katrina Bueno plants a seedling (left photo) during the Magrove planting activity PACo in cooperation with CEA(right photo) headed by Engr. Nanette Ebao, PSME, JPSME and AB Music held last September 2009. 
PRE-ALUMNI COMMUNITY (PACO) OFFICERS 2009
Little Alumni Club
PRESIDENT : Ethann Gomez
VICE PRESIDENTS
For External : Gerodias, Evangeline Louise
For Internal : Ulgasan, Princess Diane
SECRETARY : Pamonag, Vangelyn
TREASURER : Malazarte, Christine Diane
REPRESENTATIVES
Grade I : Alforque, Mike James
Grade II : Tan, Ma. Idylla E.
: Cuizon, Atasha Nicole B.
: Pamonag, Claire Victoria
Grade III : Cabillo, Kench Lhnn
: Dumsum, Liahona Denice
: Lagumbay, Mary Cloue P.
Grade IV : Meriel, Kate Ann D.
: Fernandez, Kissabel E.
: Betonio, Pauline Edrea M.
Grade V : Pamonag, Rodellano Juan C.
: Binoya, Shawm Dayle C.
Grade VI : Calumba, Eugene S.
: Sasan, Niño Immanuel
: Del Mar, Eduard Valence L.
: Ballesteros, Danielle Mae
Young Alumni Circle
PRESIDENT : Garcia, Arnil Josieph
VP-EXTERNAL : Oljol, Rhuina Niña
SECRETARY : Gualiza, Arlee Mae
TREASURER : Maseariñas, John Vincent
AUDITOR : Attaway, Matt Isiah
P.R.O
1st Year : Sabang, Earl Ashley
: Aujero, Lorenn Marie
2nd Year : Pino, Angelica
3rd Year : Kikuchi, Masako Muriel
: Pata, Nica Marie
4th Year : Condrado, Michal
: Dunken, Ian
Pre-Alumni Circle
PRESIDENT : Daniel Roldan
VP-INTERNAL : Elainne Atienza
VP- EXTERNAL : Michael Angelo Abarcar
SECRETARY : Francis Louie boc
TREASURER : Andrew Arranguez
AUDITOR : Jerilee Cabello
P.R.O
CEA : Darrem Sebusa
Accountancy : Kristy Ceniza
SBM : Amor Pepito
COED : Cherrylyn Wenceslao
CAS : Jonash Durano
BOARD PASSERS APRIL 2009 LET (Elementary Level): Bautista, Jennifer; Cimafranca, Rey MAY 2009 CPA: Añedes, Ariel; Lim, Mark Richard JUNE 2009 NLE: Agbon, Rose Anne; Arevalo, Dian Crystal; Arias, Mae Marjolen; Bacus, Chiela; Bañog, Bing Philipp; Bellen, Ninio Mari; Berdin, Fritz Carla; Burlas, Yuradyl; Caldino, Phoebe Ann; Calibo, Resvin Kurt; Ceniza, Zesette; Combate, Christina Marie; Cruz III, Valentino; Daquil, Chessa Mae; Dazo, Angelica Christine; De Leon, Ury Ivan; Dinampo, Lusile; Dominguez, Hans Vergil; Dublin, Joseph Matthew; Duero, Patricio; Duran, Rogee Terence; Faelnar, Marie Alaine; Gamao, Steven; Guillen, Charmaine; Hamad, Abubakar; Lagrimas, Restifred; Letaba, Ronald Vincent; Lim, John Vince; Lim, May Niña; Manubag, Katirna Mae; Miole, James Carlo; Mollaneda, Mercia; Monge, Kenette Joy; Montenegro, Chessa Mae; Omega, Angela; Ompoc, Reginald; Osabel, Jefferson; Ouano, Rosalie May; Pacinio, Mary Juneth; Paculba, Trina Zyra; Padilla, Zsa Zsa Marie; Pareja, Charmaine; Pradilla, Shahanie; Rafanan, Joshua Jade; Real, Fenella Corinne; Roma, Rose Angelie; Sabondo, Benedict, Reiner; Sale, Sheryl Rea; Sale, Stephen Rey; Samson, Fraem Ann; Segador, Jobelle; Sulapas, Marrie Ann Rose; Taña, Vic Brian Mosses; Villarino, Ray; Yang, Marie Soleil; Yap, Aileen Jane; Yap, Robin SEPTEMBER 2009 G.E.: Engr. Campos, Bryan Brizo (10th Placer); Engr. Derla, Norly; Engr. Gadayan, Reynan; Engr. Genobatin, Syra Mae; Engr. Nario, Vener; Engr. Olimba, Johnry; Engr. Reyes, James Laurence; Engr. Sistual, George OCTOBER 2009 CPA: Cam, Katrina Mae; Capule, Lorena; Ferrer, Kriselva; Laurito, Maria Luisa
*articles are extracted or taken as is from PHEROMONE vol3 issue1 1st semester 2009-2010
