Vol. 3 issue1 First Semester 2009-2010

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   

                        1^st Year                                     :                       Sabang, Earl Ashley

                                                                        :                       Aujero, Lorenn Marie

                        2^nd Year                                     :                       Pino, Angelica

                        3^rd Year                                     :                       Kikuchi, Masako Muriel

                                                                        :                       Pata, Nica Marie

                        4^th 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 (10^th 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

vol. 2 issue2 Second semester 2008-2009

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 21^st 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 21^st 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 6^th 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.

USPF Little Alumni graduate Pizza Hut Ayala’s Book It! Program. Little alumni 1^st graders of USPF Lahug graduated as pioneers of the Book It! Program initiated by Pizza Hut Ayala last March 13, 2009.  They received their certificate of completion and medals during the half-day, USPF-exclusive activity. Elementary principal Mrs. Elnora Almario together with five faculty members accompanied the little alumni, namely: Ms. Bernadette Roble, Ms. Claudia Cagang, Ms. Janet Ybañez, Ms. Herminia Lunday and Ms. Lalaine Reynes. Book It!, a 10-month program, is designed to encourage grade one pupils to spend at least 15 mins of their time everyday to read, to create a venue for parent-child bond, and to increase reading skills and literacy.  It is dubbed the first project of the Alumni Relations Office in partnership with Pizza Hut Ayala through marketing manager and USPF alumna Beverly Buenconsejo, R.N.

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

*Selected articles are extracted or taken as is from PHEROMONE vol2 issue2 2nd semester 2008-2009.