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UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM–DALTA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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DR/BGEN ANTONIO L. TAMAYO, AFP, FPCHA, Ph.D. Founder, Chairman of the Board and CEO University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Chairman of the Board, CEO and President University of Perpetual Help System JONELTA
DAISY M. TAMAYO, RN, MAN, Ph.D.
Co-Founder, University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Vice Chairman of the Board and Treasurer
ANTHONY JOSE M. TAMAYO, CPA, MBA, Ed.M, Member President, University of Perpetual Help System DALTA
LTC RICHARD ANTONIO M. TAMAYO, PAFR (GSC), REB, MBA-H, CHA, FPCHA
Corporate Secretary President, Perpetual Help Medical Center - DALTA
MARIA CONSORCIA L. TAMAYO, MBA
Member
EDWIN A. MORAN, BBA
Member
ANTONIO ROMULO G. TAMAYO
Member
RACHEL ANTONETTE G. TAMAYO, RN
Member
JOSEFINA VIRGINIA G. TAMAYO
Member
This is the only lesson I learned from my great father, Dr. Jose G. Tamayo, a magna cum laude and board topnotcher. He was my mentor when he established the University of Perpetual Help System, 50 years ago, 7 years later Daisy and I established our own Institution. At first, I thought that establishing my own school and hospital was just a dream. I thought it was an “Impossible Dream” like the most popular song from the broadway musical Man of La Mancha. But with the guidance of my parents, the support of my wife and my siblings, my children and the blessings from God, the University of Perpetual Help now earns the respect of the academic, healthcare and the corporate world.
I have anchored the University on the creed “Character Building is Nation Building” because I believe that our youth can only be assured of a better tomorrow by building the right kind of character today---respectful, hardworking and committed to the formation of a prosperous and wealthy and healthy nation. But before we enjoy this quality of life let us confront first one of the biggest global problems and that is the overwhelming growth of human population. The consequences of such are poverty, violence, lack of parental guidance, peace and order and even climate change. Yesterday, the global population was only 3 billion, now it is 7.6 billion while in the Philippines, it has increased from 20 million to 104 Million. In order to address this explosive dilemma, “Education” (formal or non-formal) is the answer among other solutions. In our little way, our University of Perpetual Help System has focused on value formation under our creed.
With this, I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to Gusi Peace Prize Foundation for this award. Continue your noble mission to champion human rights and maintain governance, democracy, equality, international peace and goodwill. This recognition will also serve as an inspiration for me to continue my mission of producing Perpetualites who are “Helpers of God”.
Nelson Mandela says” Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” I pledge today as I accept your award to continue to be part of this very important weapon in our society. The best weapon we can use to change the world for the better is indeed education. That is exactly what we aspire for in the university- to expand our mind, to maximize its potential and to strive to be a better citizen of our beloved Philippines and ultimately to be the best possible human being one can be.
PERPETUAL HELPS
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JCI-Manila is a Non-Profit Leadership Organization in which Lt.Col. Richard Tamayo, President of Perpetual Help Medical Center, is the current Secretary General, alongside University President, Anthony Tamayo, as a senator of the said organization. They promote JCI’s charity works, including different advocacies, as this is their first ever nationwide blood letting effort. In addition, the said organization wants to tag-in the UPHSD campuses for they are sharing common goals to help the people.
Batch 1989 President, Ms. Lynette Guzman, shared that the sole purpose of this nationwide event was to help and give blood to those who need them and in or-
CLAYGO, WOW, FEVER, TNT:
SSC Re-Launches Sustainable Programs
by Ryan Kyle Noel Correa
SPS Executive Director Ms. Bona Mae Tiongson (center-right), along with SSC Adviser Caroline Buena, SHS SSC President Phinam Jethro Garcia, and SSC President Mark Leo Hablado during the launching of the SSC programs.
The Supreme Student Council (SSC), in partnership with the Senior High School- Supreme Student Council (SHS-SSC), re-launched four sustainable programs for the future development of the university and the community last November 19 at the CIHM Lobby.
The four programs, namely; Clean As You Go (CLAYGO), War On Waste (WOW), Fighting and Eradicating Vandalism in Every Room (FEVER), and Tumawid Nang Tama (TNT), were officially launched.
The programs aim to embody the 4th Perpetualite Core Value, Health and Ecological Consciousness, in which should be practiced by students and employees in the university, as well as, members of the community.
“This is your home, this is your school, this is your university,” Dr. Alfonso H. Loreto, School Director, mentioned in his talk about the rationale of the projects.
During the program, Engr. Jeffrey S. Miranda, OIC, Regulatory Division Cenro, and Mr. Eli Camling gave a talk regarding ways on how to further sustain these projects implemented for future use.
A formal ribbon cutting was held to re-launch the projects. Several information campaign materials were posted on social media to further spread awareness regarding the problems encountered by the university.
Moreover, SSC President Mark Leo Hablado and SHSSSC President Phinam Jethro Garcia were present for their call of support in project implementation of the four programs.
“Meaningful changes start from simple ones,” Mr. Garcia mentioned during his motion for support.
DR/BGEN ANTONIO L. TAMAYO, AFP, FPCHA, Ph.D.
Chairman of the Board and CEO/ Founder
(This is an excerpt from Dr./Bgen Tamayo’s acceptance speech at Gusi Peace Prize International Award last November 28, 2018 at the PICC)
der for the university to show the act of volunteerism and compassion even in those little ways.
Alumna Miriam Profeta, Secretary of Batch 1988, proudly said that the University of Perpetual Help molded them to have good moral character and initiative to serve people.
“Ang nakakatuwa is that the school itself is willing to help, and nagiging smooth ‘yung proseso ng paglilingkod sa bayan,” she said.
One of the donors, Francis Yu of Batch 2010, who has been donating for almost 10 years, shared that donating blood makes him feel better for helping people. Moreover, it also helps for the good circulation of the blood.
“Sobrang sarap sa pakiram-
dam! Katulad niyan nakakatulong tayo sa mga nangangailangan. Sa Red Cross, alam mo naman yan maraming natutulungan ‘yan na kababayan natin lalong lalo na sa mga calamities, nandoon ang Red Cross.” University President, Anthony Tamayo, also expressed his gratitude to whole Perpetualite Community for actively joining this event and proving to everyone that we are indeed a helpers of God. Faculty members try the various fun booths at the Ernesto Palanca Crisostomo Hall. “I want to give my monumental gratitude para sa mga nagdonate ng dugo. Sharing blood is a noble deed. Di lang pawis, dugo ang binigay niyo. For sure papalitan din ni God ang mga dugo na inalay niyo para sa iba,”he said.
Funtastic: Educators
Celebrate World
Teachers Day
by Jeremy Aldrin Velasco
“Thank you!”
Greetings of students from around the university echoed inside the Ernesto Palanca Crisostomo Hall on October 4 as the university celebrated the World Teachers Day with the theme “Gurong Pilipino: Turo Mo, Kinabukasan Ko.”
World Teachers Day, also known as International Teachers Day is held every 5th of October. The said event acknowledges and honor educators.
The university held its own celebration led by the Supreme Student Council as different colleges and organizations prepared a special event for the teachers from Basic Education and College levels.
“I’m very happy to tell you that we walk together and we are now an autonomous university because you (teachers) really helped us in achieving the wins of the university,” Dr. Alfonso H. Loreto, School Director, said as he acknowledge the hard work of all the teachers.
Moreover, fun activities were held after the program proper as different colleges and organizations set up various booths for both the students and teachers which informally wrapped up this year’s World Teachers Day event.
Photo by Patrisha Anne Salgdo
Veteran Journalists Lecture on Online and Print Journalism
by Jeremy Aldrin Velasco
Media practitioners Arnell B. Ozaeta and Tina M. Ganzon-Ozaeta delivered lectures to Communication students on ba-
sic online and print journalism at the university function room on September 21.
Veteran journalist Arnell B. Ozaeta is a member of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas and the National Press Club. He is the President of the Batangas Newswriters Association. He established The Weekly FrontPage, a regional newspaper and is also the Director of Pulse Consulting Inc. in the field of Marketing Communications.
On the other hand, Tina Ganzon-Ozaeta is currently a contributor of online news agency Rappler, a Senior Correspondent of The Manila Times, and the Editor-in-Chief of The Weekly FrontPage. She is also the CEO of Pulse Consulting Inc.
The Ozaetas shared their experiences as media practitioners to inspire the Communication students. In line with that, they also taught the students the basics of newswriting, getting in-
Faculty members try the various fun booths at the Ernesto Palanca Crisostomo Hall. terviews, and also spotting fake news.
“There are sources na may leanings, so we also have to be careful kasi that will affect the purpose of that author in writing something, in publishing something,” said Tina Ozaeta on news gathering, “Tayo as reporters, kailangan aware tayo dun sa purpose niya kung bakit niya ginagawa yun because hindi tayo pwedeng magamit para lang ma-advance niya yung sarili niyang propaganda.”
Students also asked if it’s possible that print media would be completely gone as online media is already rising and it’s taken over this generation of journalism.
“Older people still prefer print than online version, but again, the news should have the same credibility, content, facts, etc.,” answered Ozaeta, also adding that printed newspapers have an advantage on portability, nowadays, online news gained the same advantage as we can already read news in our phones.
“Ang pinaka-advantage ng social media is the fact that it’s almost instantaneous,” pointed out Ozaeta, ending the talk on print versus online journalism as she gave away pieces of advice in effective news writing.
Photo by Annille Marie Sayo
by Apphia Xeline Binay
Over 500 Tourism students from various universities filled the Ernesto Palanca Crisostomo Hall on their 4th Perpetual Conference on Tourism and Hospitality last September 19.
The Events Management Class 2018 of the Tourism program held this year’s conference entitled “A Glimpse of Tourism and the Digital Transformation” in accord with the United Nations World Tourism Organization theme “Tourism and the Digital Transformation”.
The event acquainted students on how digitalization affects the tourism world and how it provides opportunities for innovation and to prepare them for future work.
The conference was led by three influential speakers, Mr. Joselito S. Las, an in-flight service manager of PAL Express; Mr. Wilven M. Pinili, a travel content creator; and lastly Mr. Alberto B. Gadia, a market specialist of tourism promotions board.
They walked the tourism students through raising awareness of the changes and trends and to enhance their potentials as students in the hospitality industry.
“Digital Transformation in Tourism plays a huge role in the industry, where technology is now being a part of it. Technological advancement that caters to the needs and convenience of the people,” explained by Mr. Averry Joseph Ang the Chairman of EMC and UPHSD-LP SSC Vice President.
“Many factors affect the industry, but the number one and popularly known is the social media. This type of transformation makes it quick to access things in a single click of your gadgets, like booking a trip to certain place, instead of going to a travel agent; you can now have access booking flight in just a click and flight away,” Ang added.
As to these transformations, the tourism and hospitality industry must accept and take part in bringing innovations for the betterment of the world.
by Jeremy Aldrin Velasco and Partricia Meliz Gerome Labramonte
MANILA—Perpetualites gathered together with volunteers from Metro Manila for the Monthly Coastal Clean-up at the Manila Bay, Roxas Blvd., Manila City on September 22 led by the Philippine Coast Guard Auxilliary (PCGA) under the leadership of Commo Manuel Luis P. Idquival PCGA, Director Auxilliary District CGADNCR-CL.
The Perpetualites were led by Dr. Josephine P. Dasig, Community Outreach Program head, as they collected series of debris which were counted and sent to the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) for annual summary reports.
“One of the main objectives of the coastal clean-up is to encourage manufacturing companies to look for alternative ways when disposing trash in order to help nurture the environment,” Dr. Dasig stated.
The International Coastal Clean-up is the world’s largest volunteer effort for ocean’s health. It holds coastline clean-ups every third Saturday of the month, together with thousands of volun-
Community Outreach Program Volunteers at the monthly coastal clean-up
teers around the globe. As of this year, it is now the organization’s 33rd clean-up.
With this, non-biodegradable wastes are segregated and counted to categories, from fishing gears, packaging materials, personal hygiene and other trash.
Last 2017, a total of 216, 244 people volunteered at the nationwide ICC, while the most prevalent debris items were food wrappers (candy, chips, etc.) with 939,063 in total quantity. The outcome of last year’s clean-up resulted to the increased in the number of cities banning the usage of plastic straws in order to continue preserving the ocean’s health.
“We were able to send a total of 243 volunteers composing of students and faculty members exclusively coming from UPHSD Las Piñas campus,” Dr. Dasig said. She also shared that the College of Maritime Transportation is one of the groups with the most number of student-volunteers.
The collected data for the recent clean-up will be available next year in the 2019 International Coastal Clean-up Philippines Summary Report.
Photo by Alysa Mae Arenas
Comm Students Ponder Social Change in Development Communication Symposium
by Ryan Kyle Noel Correa
Professor Prestoline Sistoza Suyat, along with Ms. Rowena G. Morta, Ms. Jeniffer Rio Alagar, and AB Communication Students.
With the aim to have a better society, AB Communication students participated in a symposium on the “Challenges of Development Communication” at the Junior High School Auditorium last November 22.
Organized by the Department of Communication of the College of Arts and Sciences, the symposium focused on the values of Development Communication.
Development Communication is centered on generating ideas and ways to help a chosen marginalized sector. The target community is given not just the sustainable help but also knowledge on how they can handle and fix future problems.
The speaker of the said event was Professor Prestoline Sistoza Suyat, a faculty member of the Department of Journalism of the College of Communication at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Manila, and the Editorial Section Chief of the Publication Office also at PUP.
Mr. Suyat introduced his talk with the four values of DevComm, namely; empowerment, equity, entrepreneurship, and environmentalism. His statements voiced out the challenges of the society, and how the community can make a difference if we ought to practice Development Communication. Techniques in the subject matter were also mentioned. These techniques include: media advocacy, information dissemination and education, social marketing, social mobilization, communication for social change, community participation, and behavior change.
The Galing Pook Foundation, a collaboration between the non-government organizations (NGO) and private institutions to give recognition to local government units or LGUs, was also discussed as it advocates the importance of social change and how much it affects the community progression by the members of society.
Two projects were mentioned, these are: Health Insurance for the Poor, in Bindoy, Negros Occidental, which received a 2007 Galing Pook Award, and Project TEACH, which stands for Project Therapy, Education Assimilation of Children with Handicap. It is a partnership between the city government of Mandaluyong and a private foundation called REACH or the Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Adults and Children with Handicap.
In conclusion, effective communication requires breaking out of conditional responses and tuning in to the needs of the moment. Through Development Communication, it facilitates the flow of development education among various stakeholders and empowers marginalized individuals, groups, and organizations.
The challenge today is how to communicate that there is still love that abound, respect that still exists in many homes, and hope to hold on to for our country and the world. “Tao sa tao; grupo sa grupo; at gobyerno sa mga residente,” Mr. Suyat concluded his speech.
GUSI PEACE PRIZE AWARD
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BGEN. Tamayo gave emphasis to the country’s educational growth in his award acceptance speech as he quoted Nelson Mandela’s statement which says “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
“With this I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to the Gusi Peace Prize International for the award, and please continue your mission to build human rights and maintain good governance, democracy, equality, international peace and good will, this recognition will serve as an inspiration for me to continue my mission with my fellow Perpetualites who are the Helpers of God.”
The Gusi Peace Prize International Awards were also given to honorees from Argentina, Costa Rica, Australia, Ethiopia, Germany, India, USA, Portugal, Pakistan, Turkey, South Africa and Poland for their outstanding contribution to peace in performing their profession and calling.
Meanwhile, Dr./Bgen. Tamayo received two other awards in 2018, namely, the Management Excellence Award by BizNews Asia, and the Distinguished Thomasian by the University of Sto. Tomas.
by Jeremy Aldrin Velasco
TP Alumni officers (From L-R:) Daniel Ian Pedarse, Rowena Morta, Melvin Ronio, James Brian Avecilla, Remir Romualdo, Edgar Laco, John Paul Nadales, Christine Bautista, Christine Jane Rodriguez, and Janella Doncillo.
With The Perpetualite’s first alumni gathering, the organization elected its first set of officers for The Perpetualite Alumni last November 30 at the University of Perpetual Help Function Hall.
The gathering served as a way of reuniting previous editorial staffers with the theme “#TPTogetherParin” and aimed to strengthen the bond of the alumni with the current TP members. The event was also held in partnership with the Alumni Affairs, headed by Ms. Liwanag Elizares.
One of the highlights of the event was the awarding of certificate of recognition to the former Editors-in-Chief.
Also, as a form of commemoration, several TP alumni shared their experiences to the new members, as they gave advice and inisghts on how the organization will flourish in terms of campus journalism and active involvement in the society.
Towards the end of the program, the alumni pledged to keep the TP Alumni association active to maintain camaraderie between former and current members of The Perpetualite.
In addition, current TP members and TP alumni appointed their first ever set of The Perpetualite Alumni Officers.
The Perpetualite Alumni officers are as follows:
President:
Remir Romualdo
Vice President:
Daniel Ian Pedarse
Secretary:
Christine Bautista
Treasurer:
Christine Jane Rodriguez
Auditor:
Edgar Laco
Bus. Manager:
Melvin Ronio
PRO:
John Paul Nadales
Advisers:
Rowena Morta Nerissa Tan
AMIA 2018: KAMASKOM unveils #PerpetuaLIKE
by Patricia Meliz Gerome Labramonte
Gerald Anderson (right) receives award for “Ikaw Lang Iibigin” as Best Daytime Drama Series, during the ALTA Media Icon Awards, along with other media personalities.
Starting off this year with yet another glamorous event to acknowledge outstanding media practitioners, programs and organizations, UPHSD once again held its annual Alta Media Icon Awards (AMIA) last October 5 at the Ernesto Palanca Crisostomo Hall.
The theme on its 4th year: #PerpetuaLIKE: The Youth and the Media Setting the Trend for Excellence” gave emphasis to the 21st century gist for excellence. The AMIA student choice award aspires to give honour to the well-known media programs, personalities and organizations that made a huge impact in the development of the country while highly promoting intrinsic Filipino values.
On the other hand, AMIA also showcased the Perpetualite philosophy of “Character Building is Nation Building” which unveiled the #PerpetuaLIKE catch-phrase all throughout the voting season, as the much anticipated event was organized by the Department of Communication under the College of Arts and Sciences.
Moreover, the AMIA 2018 has a total of sixty-six awardees that was chosen by the College and Senior High School students’, composed of more than ten thousand student population. In addition, the said event was comprised of respected administrators and educators, as they judged the recipients for the Iconic Awards, given to media personalities that have been in the industry for more than forty years and has greatly made an immense influence to the people.
Photo by Chantelle Maniobra
ALTA MEDIA ICON AWARDS 2018 WINNERS
TELEVISION PROGRAMS Best Magazine Show
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA 7)
Best Documentary Program
SOCO (ABS-CBN 2)
Best News Program
TV Patrol (ABS-CBN)
Best Public Service Program
Ipaglaban Mo (ABS-CBN)
Best Morning Show
Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN)
Best Noontime Variety Show
It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN)
Best Musical Variety Show
ASAP (ABS-CBN)
Best Travel Program
Born to Be Wild (GMA 7)
Best Lifestyle Program
Pop Talk ( GMA 7)
Best Educational Program
Matanglawin ABS-CBN 2)
Best Youth-Oriented Program
Wansapanataym ( ABS-CBN 2)
Best Showbiz-Oriented Program
Magandang Buhay (ABS-CBN 2)
Best News Talk Program
Tapatan Ni Tunying ( ABS-CBN 2)
Best Comedy Program
Home Sweetie Home ( ABS-CBN 2)
Best Daytime Drama Series
Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin (ABS-CBN 2)
Best Primetime Drama Series
FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (ABS-CBN 2)
Best Drama Anthology
Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN 2)
Best Game Show
I Can See Your Voice (ABS-CBN 2)
Best Sports Program
Sports U ( ABS-CBN 2)
Best Talent Competition
Your Face Sounds Familiar (ABS-CBN 2)
TELEVISION PERSONALITIES Best Magazine Show Host
Jessica Soho ( Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho/ GMA 7)
Best Documentary Program Host
Howie Severino ( iWitness/GMA 7)
Best News Program Host
Cheryl Cosim (Aksyon/TV 5 )
Best Public Service Program Host
Julius Babao (Mission Possible/ABS-CBN 2)
Best Morning Show Host
Amy Perez ( Umagang Kay Ganda/ ABSCBN 2)
Best Variety Show Host
Vice Ganda (It’s Showtime/ ABS-CBN 2)
Best Travel Show Host
Gina Lopez ( G Diaries/ ABS-CBN 2)
Best Lifestyle Program Host
Bianca Gonzales ( Modern Living TV/ ANC)
Best Educational Program Host
Kim Atienza ( Matanglawin/ ABS-CBN 2)
Best News Talk Program Host
Winnie Monsod ( Bawal ang Pasaway Kay Mareng Winnie/ GMA 7)
Best Game Show Host
- Eugene Domingo (Celebrity Bluff/GMA 7)
Best Sports Program Host
- Dyan Castillejo (Sports U/ ABS-CBN 2)
Best Showbiz- Oriented Talk Show Host
- Suzi Abrera (Mars/ GMA News TV) Robi Domingo (I Can Do That!/ABSCBN 2) Best Talent / Competition Host
Best Child Performer for TV
- Chlaui Malayao (Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko/ GMA 7)
Best Comedy Program Actor
- Micahel V. (Pepito Manaloto/GMA 7)
Best Comedy Program Actress
- Manilyn Reynes (Pepito Manaloto/ GMA 7)
Best Actor for TV
- Coco Martin (FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano/ ABS-CBN 2)
Best Actress for TV
- Maja Salvador (Wildflower/ ABS-CBN 2)
Most Influential Male TV Personality
- Daniel Padilla (ABS-CBN 2)
Most Influential Female TV Personality
- Liza Soberano (ABS-CBN 2)
Most Promising Male Star for TV
- Joshua Garcia (ABS-CBN 2)
Most Promising Male Star for TV
- Kyline Alcantara (GMA 7)
Best Love Team
- JoshLia- Joshua Garcia & Julia Baretto (ABS- CBN 2)
RADIO AM Radio Station
- DZBB Super Radyo 594Best
Best AM Radio Program
- Dos Por Dos (DZMM Radyo Patrol 630)
Best AM Radio Female Personality
- Karen Davila (Pasada Sais Trenta/ DZMM)
Best AM Radio Male Personality
- Anthony Taberna(Dos Por Dos/ DZMM)
Best PM Radio Station
- MOR 101.9
Best PM Radio Program
- MORning Pinas (MOR 101.9)
Best PM Radio Female Personality
- DJ Raqi Terra (Love Radio 90.7)
Best PM Radio Male Personality
- DJ Chris Tsupper (Love Radio 90.7)
NEWSPAPER Best Broadsheet
- Manila Bulletin
Best Tabloid
- Pilipino Star Ngayon
FILM Movie of the Year
- Kita Kita (VIVA Films & Spring Films)
Best Actor for Film
- Empoy Marquez (Kita Kita/VIVA Films & Spring Films)
Best Actress for Film
- Bela Padilla (100 Tula Para Kay Stella/ VIVA FILMS)
Best Child Performer for Film
- Awra Briguela (Ang Panday/ABS-CBN Film Production & CCM Film Production)
RECORDING Best Male Recording Artist
- Michael Pangilinan (Bakit Ba Ikaw/Star Music)
Best Female Recording Artist
- Moira dela Torre (Titibo-Tibo/Star Music)
Best Band
- Ben & Ben (Kathang Isip/Warner Music Phils.)
Song of the Year
- Mundo (IV of Spades/Warner Music Phils.)
SOCIAL MEDIA Most Influential Male Social Media Personality
- Kimpoy Feliciano
Most influential Female Social Media Personality
- Alex Gonzaga
SPECIAL AWARD Gawad Antonio Laperal Tamayo Special Citation for Outstanding Performance and Promotion of Filipino Pride in an International Music Competition
- KZ Tandingan
ICONIC AWARDEES Iconic Awardee for Broadcast and Film
- Charo Santos-Concio
Iconic Awardee for Broadcast, Film and Music
- Sharon Cuneta
Iconic Awardee for Music
- Lea Salonga
Iconic Awardee for Music
- Jose Mari Chan
PAG Brings a Cultural Throwback to ALAY 2018
by Ryan Kyle Noel Correa and Jemima Cruz
“THROWBACK”–the famed concept of the annual welcoming ceremony of the new recruits of the Performing Arts Group (PAG), ‘ALAY’ returns on their 9th year last October 1 at the Ernesto Palanca Crisostomo Hall. This annual recital aspires Perpetualites to show off their potentials as future performers in the field of performing arts.
Moreover, this year’s theme was “BALIK TANAW: Paglakbay sa Kultura at Tradisyon ng Nakaraan”, which emphasized the beauty of the nation’s past and historical roots.
ALAY welcomed new members of the four groups under PAG; the folk dance group–Sanlahi Pangkat Mananayaw (SPM), the UPHSD Chorale, the hip hop dance group– Perpetual Dance Company (PDC), and Dulaang Perpetual (DP). With the banging of the symbolic gong, the incoming recruits were officially introduced and given recognition.
The entire PAG put on a performance which showcased their talents. It featured a throwback-inspired act that also represented different Filipino ethnic groups. When asked how the routines were, PAG moderator Bobby John Salinas stated, “Basically, the senior members are the ones who
Performing Arts Group members during their finale performance in the Alay 2018.
presented the idea [to me] then we focused on something that’s more of a throwback, with relevance to the culture and how these Filipinos live in their areas. It is [mainly] a representation of the Cordillera region along with Christians, the Kruhay from Antique, and Ibaloys. The PDC presented Maranao, issues of Maranao, and other Muslim issues in general.”
Moreover, audio-visual presentations featuring the incoming members were shown to further give recognition to the new recruits and for them to embody more their passion for the culture and the arts.
The ceremony was also a surprise tribute to the departure of the outgoing coach of Perpetual Dance Company, Cristin Cruz Gapasin. The senior members of PDC also prepared a video presentation reminiscing the journey of the group with their coach. Ms. Gapasin expressed her deepest gratitude to the group. She also welcomed and acknowledged the presence of the new coach of the Perpetual Dance Company, Jeremiah Ezekiel De Guzman.
Wrapping up the event was the finale performance featuring all members of the Performing Arts Group that showed the much driven pursuit of artistic excellence.
“You learn, you go on learning, you keep on learning. Here in PAG, we provide an avenue for everyone. This is a platform for the Perpetualites to own their craft to master whatever their chosen field I hope we get to help in molding leaders in the future. That is really the PAG’s goal. As their moderator, I don’t really intervene with their conceptualizations in their performances, I give it to them. It is a way for them to be responsible in creating something they did themselves,” Mr. Salinas concluded. Photo by Leonard Espaldon
“OVER IN OCTOBER” EMERGES AS 1ST RUNNER UP IN NCAA BATTLE OF THE BANDS
by Ryan Kyle Noel Correa
SAN JUAN CITY – As the Music Museum in Greenhills was filled with hearts screaming for the love of music and the representatives from 10 different schools from across Metro Manila, Perpetual pride “Over in October”, composed of Senior High School students, bagged 1st Runner Up during the NCAA Battle of the Bands 2018 Grand Finals last November 10.
The Over in October band, composed of four members, namely; Ralph Joshua Mercado, drummer, Andrei Matthew Baluyo, lead vocalist on guitar, Christine Joy Panton, guitarist, and Rob Jesther Geronimo, vocalist on bass, garnered a total of 88.7 points during the Grand Finals. They performed their own rendition of the 1998 Soul track “Nanghihinayang” by Jeremiah and their own
The Perpetualite (TP) received several awards in the Organization of Student Services Inc. (OSSEI) National Training Workshop on Campus Journalism last September 29 at the Crown Legacy Hotel, Baguio City, under the categories of Best in Sports Article, Best Editorial Cartoon, and Best Front Page Layout among different student publications in the Philippines.
The main objective of OSSEI is to provide a more intensive training in campus journalism in order to imprint among the participants the various challenges in a student publication.
As it is an annual event, OSSEI provides journalists insights on how effective and powerful the whole essence of journalism is in the campus.
original composed song titled “Tuloy-tuloy”. The 10 bands all performed two songs, including a self-composed song which highlighted this year’s NCAA theme, #GalingNCAA.
The 10 bands which represented the different NCAA member schools were; Ridikuloso (Jose Rizal University), Oblivion (San Beda University), Cherry Band (Mapua University), Macario (San Sebastian College), La’Auxion (Arellano University), 15th of July (Emilio Aguinaldo College), Kairos (Lyceum of the Philippines), Tapik (Colegio de San Juan de Letran), Diesel (De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde), and Over in October (University of Perpetual Help System DALTA).
Co-presented by JBL Music Philippines, the NCAA Battle of the Bands grand champion received Php 30,000, prizes from JBL Music, and a recording contact from Star Music Philippines. Mapua’s Cherry Band, with a total of 91 points, was hailed as the grand champion of the NCAA BOTB. They performed a rendition of “Scared to Death” by KZ Tandingan and their own composition “Tunay na Galing”. Arellano University’s La’Auxion placed 2nd Runner Up with a total of 86.8 points.
Different celebrity judges graced the event to determine the winners, Jonathan Manalo, Mark Escueta, and Digong Dantes. Performances of Agsunta, Migz Haleco, and Moonstar 88 were also present to serenade the fans and supporters of the bands during the finale night.
Photo by Patrisha Anne Salgado
College of Engineering launches 1st WCETIS
by Jervin Renz Felipe
The university’s College of Engineering launched its 1st World Congress on Engineering and Technology; Innovation and It’s Sustainability (WCETIS) in partnership with the European Alliance for Innovation (EAI) International last November 28-29 at the Ernesto Palanca Crisostomo Hall, Las Piñas.
Dr. Alfonso Loreto, School Director, welcomed the delegates and speakers from different universities during the opening remarks as he bragged the different peat the university has achieved. Dr. Loreto also tackled the innovative and the sustainability of the College of Engineering when they joined the Shell Eco Marathon.
On behalf of the WCETIS 2018 organization comimittee, Dr Lorena Ilagan, Dean of College of Engineering, expressed her sincere gratitude for allowing the institution to be this year’s host.
“It has been 6 years already when we started hosting international research conferences for our fellow Filipino Engineers and our neighboring Asian countries. This year, have broadened our horizon by partnering with the European Alliance for Innovation,” added Dr. Ilagan.
Mr. Imrich Chlamtac from the EAI spearheaded the Steering Committee, while the Organizing Committee was composed of Dr. Lorena Ilagan, Dean of College of Engineering, and General Co-Chairs. In addition, Mr. Ronaldo Pula from UPHSD and Mr Lawrence Charlemagne David from the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific.
In addition, Mr. Cyd Laurence Santos of UPHSD composed the Web Chair committee, while Mr. Ronn Concepcion of the Mapua University was the Workshop and Local Chair committee. From the European Alliance for Innovation, Ms. Karolina Marcinova was the Conference Manager.
Also, Ms. Sheily Mendoza, the Sponsorship and Exhibits Chair; Ms. Mariz Vega, the Publicity and Social Media chair; Mr. Edison Mojica, the Panels Chair committee; and Mr. Raniel Suiza as the Poster and PhD Track Chair committee all came from the university.
The Perpetualite Bags Awards at OSSEI 2018
by Patricia Meliz Gerome Labramonte
The Perpetualite Editorial Board members along with their adviser (From L-R) Ryan Kyle Noel Correa, Jeremy Aldrin Velasco, Patricia Meliz Gerome Labramonte, Ms. Rowena Morta, Patrisha Anne Salgado and Mike Aron Arevalo during the OSSEI National Training Workshop on Campus Journalism.
The participants were Patricia Meliz Gerome Labramonte, Editor-in-Chief; Jeremy Aldrin Velasco, Managing and News Editor; Ryan Kyle Noel Correa, Features Editor; Patrisha Anne Salgado, Chief Photographer; and Mike Aron Arevalo, Chief Artist.
LIST OF AWARDS AND WINNERS:
Best in Sports Article - “ALTAS completed a comeback; Takes home 11th NCAA Volleyball Crown” by Miguel Paolo Baylon (The Perpetualite) Best Editorial Cartoon - “Of Blood and Brothers: The Death Toll of Hazing” by Mike Aron Arevalo (The Perpetualite) Best Front Page Layout - “Stop the Killings” by Christian Adoray and Kristianne Eugene Mayo (The Perpetualite Batch 2017-2018)
UPHSD celebrates Employee Appreciation Day UPHSD wins in PACSA & PACSL
by Ryan Kyle Noel Correa
by Jemima Cruz
Non-teaching staff and employees from the University of Perpetual Help System-Dalta participated in the first Appreciation Day made possible by the Supreme Student Council (SSC) in collaboration with the Human Resource (HR) Department held on December 11 at the Ernesto Palanca Crisostomo Hall.
Since it was the Christmas season, the university took this as a great opportunity to give back to those who have been assisting the university to provide quality servive to the students.
The main purpose of the event was to show appreciation and gratitude to the employees hardwork and dedication to serve the students and teachers.
“Ang unang nag suggest ng idea para sa mga non-teaching staff ng university ay galing sa mga student leaders habang nag parliament meeting kami, nagsimula yun sa pagdiriwang para sa mga guro, maganda rin kasi sana pati ang mga empleyado mabigyang halaga rin sa mga pagpapagal nila na para din naman sa mga estudyante anbg ginagawa nilla” said Mark Leo Hablado, SSC President.
Exciting games were played during the party, tokens were given to winning participants and employees also got the chance to win a raffle prize. Groceries and other useful items comprised the raffle prizes.
Moreover, SSC officers distributed souvenirs as tokens for all the non-teaching staff.
“Ang pinakamemorable ay yung pagiging excited nila magparticipate pati narin ang mga ngiti nila habang nasa event; nakakapagpagaan ng loob kasi mararamdaman mo rin na effective yung event namin sa pagpapasaya sa kanila kahit isang araw man lang sa mahigpit at nakakapagod nila na schedule” Hablado added.
The participants of the said event were diverse, as it included the housekeeping, accounting, food service, school administration, technical and engineering staffs.
Mr. PACSA 2018 Averry Joseph Ang with his awards as Mr. Photogenic, Best in Formal Wear, and Best in Theme Wear at the Teachers Camp, Baguio City.
BAGUIO CITY – The 39th Philippine Association of Campus Student Advisers, Inc. and 23rd PACSL Annual National Convention was held from November 26-29, 2018 with the theme “Promoting Campus Advisers and Student Leaders’ Collaboration in Strengthening Asia Pacific Partnerships”. This annual national convention aims to develop student leaders from across the country – Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, the National Capital Region, and foreign delegates. Seminars, team building activities, and different student competitions were held.
Perpetualite student leaders who attended the PACSA and PACSL represented not only the university but the entire NCR. Selected Perpetualite delegates joined in different competitions, both in academics and entertainment.
Our Perpetualite representatives, included;
2nd Runner Up, Vocal Duet –
Wendy Joyce Barcenas, Secretary, PAG-UPHSD Chorale, 4th Year BS Accounting Technology
2nd Runner Up, Photography
with Storyline – Patrisha Anne O. Salgado, Chief Photographer, The Perpetualite, 4th Year BS Accounting Technology
1st Runner Up, Hip Hop Dance –
NCR ALTAS: Mark Leo Hablado, President, Supreme Student Council, Christine Anne Castro, Secretary, Supreme Student Council, Julius Dueñas, Treasurer, Supreme Student Council, Rafael Falsario, Auditor, Supreme Student Council, Mike Aron Arevalo, Chief Artist, The Perpetualite, Raina Depusoy, President, BSBA Student Council, Joemar Bangit, Vice President, BSBA Student Council, Samuel Wenceslao, Secretary, BSBA Student Council, Dyza Bustamante, Treasurer, BSBA Student Council, Francesca Artificio, Auditor, BSBA Student Council, Trizia Gonzales, President, Accountancy Student Council, Rose Ann Chew, President, Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants, Janelle Balasbas, Vice President for Finance, Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants, Van Josef Manaog, Vice President, Education Student Council, Joanna De Mundo, PRO, Education Student Council, Lance Cabarloc, Secretary, Education Student Council, Rhea May Realino, Treasurer, COP Coordinating Council
Mr. Photogenic, Best in Formal Wear, Best in Theme Wear,
Mr. PACSA 2018 – Averry Joseph Ang, Vice President, Supreme Student Council, 4th Year BS Tourism Some Perpetualite delegates also represented NCR in the other student competitions, namely; Research Presentation – Kenneth Joseph P. Dalupirit, Business Manager, Supreme Student Council, 4th Year AB Political Science Essay Writing – Patricia Meliz Gerome U. Labramonte, Editor-in-Chief, The Perpetualite, 4th Year BS Psychology
Extemporaneous Speaking –
Ryan Kyle Noel M. Correa, Features Editor, The Perpetualite, 1st Year, AB Communication; Van Josef J. Manaog, Vice President, Education Student Council, 4th Year, BSED Major in English Dagliang Pagtalakay – Joanna Nichole P. Del Mundo, PRO, Education Student Council, 4th Year, BSED Major in English
The Kaleidoscope Experience: Foreigners in the Filipino Scene
by Ryan Kyle Noel Correa and Patricia Meliz Gerome Labramoonte
“What made you choose the Philippines?” There will always be this presence of inert patriotism when Filipinos are asked about the country, the emergence of being promptly proud will show, the authenticity and the passion to shout that you are a naturally born Pinoy. However, what if the whole situation will be shifted? What if the ones who has a different race, belief, culture and even religion will be asked of some question- the mere ‘foreigners’.
Diversity.
Kindness.
Acceptance.
These are the words that will forever be marked in the minds of foreigns and international students who are now living in the country. Some may say that the reason may be obvious, some can give vague yet interestingly inviting answers, but they all have one thing in common: “We just want to be here.”
With that, we can see the drive and the connection that everyone had established all throughout their stay, the place, the hospitable culture, contextual and knitted beliefs, the alliance of a strong basis of religion, and the smiling faces of the Filipinos.
Ndong Alene Camila, a 1st year Communication student, is an aspiring media practitioner from Equatorial Guinea. She decided to study here in order to gain more knowledge on her chosen field, “My experience here is not bad, although it’s very hard to be far from my family.”
She also expressed the difficulty in coping with her studies due to the language barrier. “Speaking in Filipino makes me stay way from learning fast, which is why I have difficulties in expressing myself in class, understanding, and trying to talk to others,” Milena added. Despite of these difficulties, Milena still established friendships among her classmates.
She shared how her friends help her in understanding Filipino and even teaching her some words.
Lastly, Milena admires the beauty of the Philippines. She expressed her eagerness to travel around the country, with the beaches as her first destination.
Kim Kisoo and Jeong Ha Eun, both studying in the country and taking up Dentistry, are Koreans. They wanted to study in the Philippines because they find it difficult to study in Korea.
“There’s always competition. Whether it’s your friend, or best friend, there’s really competition in studying,” Ha Eun mentioned describing the study habits in their country.
On the brighter side, they both admire the perseverance and dedication to Filipino studies, or at least by their fellow classmates.
Kisoo mentioned that they also try to apply their Korean values in their current Filipino environment such as punctuality, value for work and caring for the people around them.
They try their best to further adapt to our lifestyle and culture, making several Filipino friends along the way.
The jeepney rides, rushing tricycles, rusty old and evident historic houses, vibrant traditional clothing and prominent local music, as the people of varied dialects, features and inclined divination gathered all together for the celebration of the sacred ‘fiesta’. This is the gist that the Philippines has to offer in order for the foreigners to love and to dwell on. Perhaps kindness also serves as one of the reasons, with the fact that Filipinos have a different way of showing that they do care and give pompous attention to other nationalities in order to fully link the gap among races.
With this, acceptance is the most evident aspect there is. Because once the foreign students felt that sense of belongingness, everything else will follow smoothly.
And what else does anyone want to feel aside from the presence of connection and friendship which makes the people radiate the presence of home.
Photos by
Patrisha Anne Salgado Tzadi Togueño
NCR Representative, NCR ALTAS, 1st runner-up during the Hip Hop Dance Competition.
Janiya Mei Inocencio and Wendy Joyce Barcenas (center) 2nd runner-up, Vocal Duet.
Dessert Museum; The Place Your Dentist Warned You About
by Ryan Kyle Noel Correa
The kids of the early 2000s have always wanted to go back to their roots now that they’re in their early adolescence stage by now. One thing’s for sure is that every child has probably had a sweet tooth, or a craving for anything sweet, at least once during his or her childhood. It ain’t a piece of cake to find a place to relive those sugar filled dreams we’ve had as a kid, but now, a wonderland is waiting for you to satisfy those cravings at the recently opened Dessert Museum.
Located in the heart of Pasay City at Manila’s exclusive shopping address – S. Maison, the Dessert Museum is an interactive museum made to unleash your inner child once as you slide, jump, play, swing and eat at the museum. Established in December 2017, you can enjoy a dessert themed wonderland curated right before your taste buds while you learn a fact or two along the way.
8 MOUTHWATERING ROOMS TOO GOOD TO EAT
The Dessert Museum is primarily 12,000 feet of sugar-themed interiors. It features eight rooms designed with themed displays in which you can take photos that are definitely Instagram worthy. Each room also gives out a matching dessert you can eat along the way as you continue on your tour through the rest of the rooms. The different rooms are as follows; Raining Donuts, Room of Ten Thousand Marshmallows, Candy Cane Groves, The Ice Cream Room, Room of Never-Ending Bubbles, Land of Giant Gummies, Cotton Candy Forest, and the Cake Pops Carnival.
As you slide into the museum through the Donut Hole, it will first take you in the Raining Donuts room where strawberry sprinkle donuts suspended on thin wires are hanging. These donuts vary in sizes and levels on which they are hanged. The staff would also give you a rainbow colored sponge cake, also covered in sprinkles as a complimentary treat! You can’t, however, eat the donuts though!
Next comes the Marshmallow Room where it literally looks like a blue room filled of ‘raining’ marshmallows. According to the staff, the marshmallow props used in this room are composed of 10,000 marshmallows. Of course, they would also give you a huge, and edible, marshmallow in which you get to dip in different dips like ube, caramel, and strawberry, depending on the day, for you to munch on.
Afterwards, the museum will take you to the Candy Cane Grove, a personal favorite by museum goers. It is somewhat set up like a playground, with pink and turquoise as its main color scheme, with a swing set, a seesaw, and even a bungee jump all themed with a candy cane aesthetic. The staff would give you the free will to select a candy of choice from their snack bar as a gift to bring along as you move towards the next room.
The Ice Cream Room, a “kid’s choice”, is next. The room is mainly a ball pit, as it looks like candy toppings on a soft serve. The room has a basketball ring, and an Up themed hot-air balloon in which the gondala was used as an ice cream cone. As you leave the room, you will be given an ice cream cup with various flavors to choose from.
Up next is the Room of Never-Ending Bubbles, a bubblegum themed room. The room has nothing much to it, but a dome which is air-filled with balloons which you can enter inside for a maximum of 2 minutes. The dome is made to look like a gigantic bubblegum dispenser machine.
The Land of Giant Gummies is the next room. It is a more like a play area filled with giant gummy bears as the name of the room depicts. It features a crib full of bricks and toys, a basketball ring, and beach balls near 6 big gummy bear statues. Before entering the next room, the staff will ask you to choose from a variety of cookie treats with frozen frosting as a supplementary dessert.
Another favorite, the Cotton Candy Grove seems like the most enchanted looking room of all. The entire room, composed of pink cotton candy ‘trees’. The room also gives a strawberry scent, perfect for the whole cotton candy theme. What we didn’t know, is that one of the trees actually has cotton candy on it that is given out to the people before entering the last room. It is also somehow the most visually believable room out of the other seven.
Lastly, the Cake Pops Carnival. The room, again, has a basketball court that is themed to be cake balls. There are also inverted cake pops hanging from the ceiling which you can ride on like a tire swing. Towards the end, the staff would give the people in the museum one cake pop each of different colors, freely chosen by you.
Employees cladded in colorful uniforms welcomes guests to a sweet experience.
NOT YOUR TYPICAL MUSEUM
Being an official non-profit museum, it mainly aims to cater to the personal interests of the people visiting. The museum has also caught the eye of different websites as it’s been viral around social media during its launching period.
Forbes mentioned, “Naturally every part of the Instagrammable space screams sugar overload.” The museum has been an online sensation since its launching up until now. Our Awesome Planet even considered the Dessert Museum as “Manila’s Most Scrumptious Museum”.
SWEET-TOOTH FRIENDLY
The museum doesn’t only just cater to the visual aspect of the dessert aesthetics, but it also adds facts and trivia about each dessert that will not only provide a sweet experience, but interesting information to complete the tour.
However, in contrast to the curated design of the museum, the entrance fees are somewhat high. This is because high maintenance is required to keep the museum looking fresh and appealing to the eyes, also to provide enough dessert samples to the museum goers.
The museum also offers itself as a venue for parties and team buildings. They also have a photoshoot package in which those who will avail it would be given exclusive access to the museum, perfect for birthday pictorials and pre-debut shoots.
Overall, the interior design and creative architecture of the Dessert Musuem definitely gave it a curated advantage in aesthetic and its unconventionality compared to the other museums in the country.
The somewhat high entrance fees of the museum cannot be compared with the one of a kind experience that will surely leave you coming back for more.
