USPF opens The Main Entrance

THE MAIN ENTRANCE. On the 11th of December 2015, the University of Southern Philippines Foundation officially opens The Main Entrance which is situated in front of the Oscar Jereza Hall alongside Salinas Drive. The infrastructure welcomes students, parents, alumni and guests with the Information & Marketing Office (IMO) at its left wing and other services (including an ATM) on its right wing as well as the PWD-friendly ramp and cardio-friendly stairs. 

The Main Entrance ushers USPian students, alumni and friends directly to the administrative offices including the Office of the University Registrar, Accounting and Finance offices.

USPF physical plant & facilities director and OIC for administration Mr. Michael Mercado with head security officer Mr. Abundlo Ray Navares and staff poses at the onset of the The Main Entrance official opening day, 11th of December 2015.

THANKSGIVING MASS. USPian alumnus and student personnel services director Rev. Fr. Bernard Monteron celebrates the thanksgiving mass at The Main Entrance. 

CEREMONIAL CUTTING OF THE RIBBON. University president Dr. Alicia P. Cabatigan with the members of the University Council graces the official opening of The Main Entrance. 

BLESSING. Rev. Fr. Monteron blesses the new infrastructure of USPF Lahug campus which includes The Main Entrance, the covered walk that shelters from the Oscar Jereza Hall and webs its way to the different buildings of the University.

CAS holds LGBT Sensitivity Poetry Reading

USPF College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) presented Gugma ug Pagdawat | Love and Acceptance (An LGBT Sensitivity Poetry Reading) on the 8th of December 2015 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Moot Court of USPF Lahug campus. The activity is held in celebration of the 2015 CAS Days with participation from the student body, faculty, and administration.

GUGMA UG PAGDAWAT | LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE (An LGBT Sensitivity Poetry Reading) organizers and participants pose for posterity.(1st row L-R) CAS 2015 Poetry Reading chairperson and director for alumni relations  Ms. Kathleen Solon-Villaneza, CAS dean Mr. Charles Roy Baguio, poetry readers Cham de los Santos and director for instructional media center Dr. Alvin E. Zamora. (2nd row L-R) Poetry readers Peachy Rivera, CAS instructor Mr. Wilzen Bermoy, Kara Montaño, CAS instructress Mrs. Rowena Nerves, interlude presenter and director for information and marketing office Dr. Helmer Montejo. (3rd row L-R) Poetry readers Francis Ann Miranda, Elementary School instructor Mr. Harvey Tanudtanud; interlude presenters Engel Pila, Joraq Yanis, and music department chairperson Mr. Magno Aquino.

Visayas Symphony Orchestra plays at Temple of Leah

VSO concertmaster and USPian ABMusic alumnus Mr. Reynaldo Abellana, world class guest pianist Dr. Ingrid Sala-Santamaria, conductor Ms. Juliet Kim, and guest baritone Mr. Kelie Go Ko pose for posterity after the successful Musical Delights concert held on December 22, 2015 at the Temple of Leah in Busay, Cebu City Philippines

The Visayas Symphony Orchestra (VSO) concert entitled Musical Delights is held on November 22, 2015 at The Temple of Leah, Busay, Cebu City, Philippines.

The Temple of Leah is Cebu's closest semblance to the concept of Taj Mahal. While Taj Mahal was built for by Emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Temple of Leah is built for by Teodorico Adarna in loving tribute to his late wife and USPian alumna Leah Villa-Albino Adarna.

The Musical Delights program opened with Allegro in G (from Concerto for Two Guitars) which is composed by Antonio Vivaldi and arranged by Steven Frackenpohl. Thereafter, guest and world renowned pianist Dr. Ingrid Sala-Santamaria played Ludwig Von Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 5 in E flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor", 2nd and 3rd movements. Dr. Sala-Santamaria as well as the VSO is given a standing ovation for an excellent performance.

The ten-minute intermission that followed allowed the audience to take in the beautiful ambiance of the temple. After that time, the audience is set for a delightful treat with selections from The Phantom of the Opera: The Phantom of the Opera, All I Ask of You, and The Music of the Night. The number, which highlights the fantastic beats of the drum by principal percussion player Mr. Simon Cereño, is given a resounding applause.

A sonorous applause from the audience is given after VSO's beautiful performance of The Ludlow: Theme from TriStar Picture's Legends of the Fall which highlights the sweet sound of the flute as rendered by principal flute player Ms. Geraldine Abellana, Selections from Les Miserables, and Let It Go.

The Visayas Symphony Orchestra poses with concertmaster Reynaldo Abellana, Korean guests and VIPs, world renowned guest pianist Dr. Ingrid Sala-Santamaria, conductor Juliet Kim, guest baritone Kelie Go Ko, and USPF trustee Lourdes D. Jereza.

Guest baritone Mr. Kelie Go Ko rendered a quaintly powerful performance of Amazing Grace and The Holy City. His succinct interpretation of "Jerusalem! Jerusalem!" which escalates in impact from beginning to end is praiseworthy.

A Christmas Festival Highlights featuring Joy to the World, Good King Wenceslas, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Silent Night, Jingle Bells, and O Come, All Ye Faithful wrapped the Musical Delights concert. Dr. Ingrid Sala-Santamaria gave a closing remarks which encourages both the performers to continue their commitment for their craft and the audience to relentlessly support the Visayas Symphony Orchestra in whatever ways.

High praises are given to the superb performance of VSO with exceptional conductor Ms. Juliet Kim and outstanding concertmaster Mr. Reynaldo Abellana.

The next VSO concert is set on December 6, 2015 at 3:00 PM in Talibon Cultural Center, Talibon, Bohol.

*last three photos courtesy of Mrs. Rosalina J. Sepulveda

More photos from the VSO Concert here.

USPF Executive Committee schedules Nov-Dec 2015 activities

The University Executive Committee headed by chairperson Rev. Fr. Bernard Monteron with co-chairpersons director Glen Albutra and Dr. Helmer Montejo slated the November and December 2015  rundown of activities as follows:

🔘Lighting of the Christmas Tree
November 24
5:00 PM @ USPF Grounds

🔘Lantern-Making Contest Submission of Entries deadline: morning of November 24

🔘Christmas Bazaar
November 24 - December 18

🔘Talentadong Pinoy - New Generation Acrobatic Skill Promotion
December 15
3:00 PM @ USPF Grounds
Tickets: 3 for P100
Proceeds for: Students Study Area across the LRC building

🔘Christmas Mass
December 17
9:30 AM @ Main Function Room

🔘Christmas Party for University Employees
December 17
Registration: 4:00 PM
Motif: Neon colors
@Summit Circle Hotel, Fuente Osmena

USPF offers Grade 11 in 2016

USPF is offering the following programs for Grade 11 next school year:

At the LAHUG CAMPUS

ACADEMIC TRACK:

1.  Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) Strand

2.  Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Strand

3.  Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Strand

4.  General Academic Strand (GAs)

TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL LIVELIHOOD TRACK

1.  Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Strand with specialization in Animation and Computer Hardware Servicing

2.  Home Economics Strand with specializations in Cookery, Bread and Pastry Production, Food and Beverage Services, Bartending, Tour Guiding, Tourism Promotion Services and Housekeeping

At the MABINI CAMPUS

ACADEMIC TRACK

1.  Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Strand

2.  Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Strand

3.  General Academic Strand (GAs)

For queries and other information, please phone (032) 414.8773.

USPF holds ARTS Advocacy Series 5

Exhibitor Homer Flores orients the audience on his artworks. In photo

are assistant to the president on planning and development Dr. Lucio

A. Pulmones and chief information officer Mr. Lester Gastala.

The University of Southern Philippines Foundation holds the 5th season of Alumni Relations Transform Society (ARTS) on July 24, 2015 at the Moot Court. 

L-R: ARTS chairperson Ms. Kathleen, chief information
officer Mr. Lester Gastala, ceremonial cutting of ribbon
VIP Dr. Lucio A. Pulmones, exhibitor Mr. Homer Flores,
and ARTS co-chairperson Dr. Alvin Zamora.

Under the theme, "Personality & Photography", the advocacy opens with the ARTS Exhibit featuring the works of Mr. Homer Flores wherein assistant to the president for planning and development Dr. Lucio A. Pulmones attends to the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon assisted by chief information officer Mr. Lester Gastala, ARTS co-chairperson Dr. Alvin E. Zamora, and ARTS chairperson Dr. Kathleen B. Solon-Villaneza.

Mr. Homer Flores discusses light and color 
in painting and sketching pictures.

Graced by four experts in respective fields, ARTS advocacy series season 5 tackles painting and sketching pictures with Mr. Homer Flores (fully-supported by acting elementary school principal of Lahug campus Dr. Elaine Sangre-Patiño),

Dr. Odilon Maglasang shows how daytime make up and 

hair are properly done.

captured personality in pictures with Dr. Odilon Maglasang, DSLR photography and editing with Engr. Helbert Cabug-os, and mobile photography and editing

Engr. Helbert Cabug-os discusses the technical aspects

of DSLR and shows examples of his professional and 

travel captures.

with Mr. Jonash Durano. Interludes add color to the advocacy with dance by the USPF Bidlisiw Dance Troupe, original song by Miss Aubrey Gelig, and song by AB

Mr. Jonash Durano invites the audience to the wonders 

of mobile photography and shows examples of his own

captures from the first mobile he owns all the way to 

the new ones.

Music Organization.

For an overview of the exhibited artworks, please click on the link to the ebook at ISSUU: ARTS Exhibit 2015. 

Awarding of Token and Certificates with ARTS co-chairperson Dr. Alvin Zamora,
speaker Mr. Jonash Durano, exhibitor and speaker Mr. Homer Flores, speaker Engr. Helbert Cabug-os,
speaker Dr. Odilon Maglasang, and ARTS chairperson Ms. Kathleen.

The ARTS advocacy series season 5 proceedings is in process. It is scheduled for online access at the USPF Alumni Relations ISSUU account soon. Visit the official website of ARTS advocacy series at: http://artsadvocacyseries.blogspot.com

USPF Bidlisiw Dance Troupe
renders a lively performance.

Miss Aubrey Gelig sings her
originally-written song.

AB Music Organization
performs a smooth song.

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*photo credits to OAR and IMC

Call for papers to Mens Sana Journal

Mens Sana, an ISSN and copyright registered journal of the USPF College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), welcomes paper contributions for the next issue. Requirements for submission and acceptance of articles are as follows: 

Out-text:

1.  Style and Font – Times New Roman -12

2.  Margins and spacing – 1 inch both sides – 2 spaces

3.  1 soft copy, 1 hard copy- send by email to: angelpsuarez@yahoo.com

4.  No. of words:

Minimum- 2, 500

Maximum- 8, 000

·        In excess of the maximum the article will be divided into 2 contributions.

In-text:

Format: formal essay, academic writing/critical discourse writing, technical report and academic research paper

1.  Academic writing

a.  A form of writing that explores/explains/discusses a concept, theory or principle to a target audience or addressee, giving it a “fresh” or new perspective, or viewpoint.

b.  The subject may be original (theory, concept etc.) or may have arose from another idea, concept, theory or principle.

c.  The writer shall follow the format of a formal essay: introduction/background of the discourse, presentation of the idea or the body of the discourse, conclusion/summation.

d.  All borrowed information/data must be cited using the APA style for in-text citation (see photocopies).

2.  Critical discourse writing

a.  It presents a subject/s or problem/s to be critically analyzed utilizing critical theories that may be  philosophical, literary, scientific, or mathematical.

3.  Academic research paper – any research work on the social, natural/physical sciences either experimental or non- experimental. Problem statement is summarized written in essay form. Analysis, interpretation of data and results, (aside from tabular presentations) and implications are discussed in narrative form.

4.  Technical Writing – This type of writing is used in the systematic presentation of facts/data such as the style used in pharmacological assay, procedural report writing in engineering and architecture, including applied sciences.

Submit your paper to:

DR. ANGELES DE PIO-SUAREZ

Editor-In-Chief, Mens Sana

c/o College of Arts & Sciences

University of Southern Phils. Foundation

Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City 6000

Tel.no. (032) 414.8773

email: angelpsuarez@yahoo.com

Pay tuition fees through MLhuillier

In an effort to make transactions more accessible and efficient, USPF partners with MLhuillier. For USPian family members residing in the far-flung areas as well as those in the city, MLhuillier now accepts tuition fee payments for USPF. A minimal fee of P25.00 is charged for amounts up to 50,000.00. Here is a sample of the bills payment slip:

USPF awards USPian Employees for Loyalty of Service

In celebration of her 66th Charter Day, the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) awards the exemplary men and women who continue to commit the best years of their lives in service to the University. 

*Information from HRMD 66th Charter Day powerpoint presentation through Ms. An; processed to PNG file by OAR