Editorial An official publication of the University of Asia and the Pacific, is produced by the Corporate Communications Office
Blazing a trail The fiery dragon that blazons the cover sets a vibrant tone to this issue, which spotlights the pace-setting ideals of the University and the pioneering spirit of individuals who have forged a path for others to follow. First of all, UA&P has always sought to develop areas of learning that other institutions have not explored. And it does so in keeping with its culture of service to society. The University also continues to uphold liberal education through its curriculum and initiatives. The only university to do so, UA&P has pushed education in citizenship, an important component in liberal education, not only in the campus but also in various schools around the country. In the field of media, UA&P has likewise carved an untrodden path by establishing the Tambuli Awards, which celebrates profitable marketing that promotes societal values. We all look to this year’s graduates who have been well-equipped with the values and tools to be in the forefront of efforts to shape a just society. The others before them— the alumni—have shown the way, going into untapped arenas and new fields to put to good use what the University has provided them. Through organizations like the League of the Red Dragon, they are also in the vanguard of endeavors to acknowledge the contribution of athletes who excelled in sports here and abroad and of initiatives to financially support students who excel both in sports and academics. We have high hopes for the 100 new scholars who have the capability and the desire to discover innovative ways to contribute to human progress. All of these, because UA&P aims to breathe life into St. Josemaria’s call to “open up a deep furrow, to blaze a trail.”
✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽ Editor: Ms. Boots Ruelos Managing Editor: Mr. Daryl Zamora Contributing Editors: Mr. Carlo Cabrera Mr. Daryl Zamora Contributing Writers: Ms. Monica Ang Ms. Tesa Arcilla Ms. Vina Arenal-Belen Mr. Ronilo Balbieran Bea Bermundo Mr. Carlo Cabrera Dr. Marya Svetlana Camacho Ms. Corazon Claudio Mr. Kahlil Corazo Dr. Paul Dumol Dr. Jesus Estanislao Christian Carmelo Guinhawa Ivan Lim Mr. Tyrone Emmanuel Limon Dr. Caterina Lorenzo-Molo Mr. Nicholas Mapa Ms. Eliezl Mendoza Mr. Philip Peckson Mr. John Joseph Rimando Ma. Anne Tonette Rivera Angelica Therese Robes Mars Rosete Ms. Boots Ruelos Mary Love Siy Dr. Antonio Torralba Mr. Christian Vallez Ma. Regine Beatrice B. Vergara Mr. Daryl Zamora Photography: Ms. Tesa Arcilla Mr. Carlo Cabrera Carlos Creencia Mr. Ian Gutierrez Mr. Karl Leung Julian Mendoza Mr. Chippy Paguio Angelica Therese Robes Mr. Benjamin A. Sipin III Dr. Antonio Torralba Graphic Design: Jerry Manalili/Chili Dogs Printing: Inkwell Publishing Co., Inc. ✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽ You may contact us at: Corporate Communications Office University of Asia and the Pacific Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City Telephone No.: 637 0912 local 301/342 Fax No.: 637 0912 local 342 www.uap.edu.ph Schools/Institutes: College of Arts and Sciences School of Economics School of Education and Human Development School of Management School of Communication Institute of Political Economy Institute of Information Technology Studies
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