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SUMMER 2015
Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas welcomes the first batch of participants during the Regional Mass Training of Grade 10 Teachers organized by Bicol University last May 4-9. Earl Epson L. Recamunda
The PRESIDENT’S OUTBOX
BU officials attend management training The past two and a half months have gone by so fast. Before I know it, I will have completed my first one hundred days in office. I have dedicated most of the summer to disseminating my vision and plans for Bicol University for the next four years. Through campus visits and other fora, I have been able to reach out to the BU community with the humble request that they join me in this journey towards becoming a world-class university. I also met BU stakeholders—LGU, NGOs, NGAs, etc.—to discuss and explore other possible areas of collaboration. Allow me to make the same call, not just to my dear BUeños, but to our stakeholders and partners in development, knowing that we need all the support in order to reach our vision. I shall hold on to my promise that the best is yet to come!
Newly-designated officials of Bicol University attended the three-day Management Orientation Training last May 19 to 21 at Patio De San Jose, Malilipot, Albay. The training was attended by the top management of BU, deans, directors, associate deans and planning officers, heads of offices, budget officers, and administrative officers. In his speech, Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas, BU president, laid down his plans for next four years. He focused on BU being a worldclass university. He said, “If
Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas shares his vison for Bicol University during the Management Orientation Training on May 19 at the Patio de San Jose, Malilipot. Earl Epson L. Recamunda
we are going to benchmark at Harvard or UP, we are not there yet.” M a s c a r i ñ a s enumerated seven strategic options to achieve the vision of becoming a world-class university, and the areas that he wants to focus on. These
are: 1. Promoting a responsive and efficient academic governance; 2. Enhancing the resource endowment of the university; 3. Offering market-driven and relevant academic programs; 4. Strengthening the foundation for research, development Training /page 2
From April to May this year, ten BU faculty members presented their research papers in various international conferences in Europe, Asia, and Australia. From the College of Indigenous Verbal Lore: An Arts and Letters, Dr. Shirley Anthology of Folksongs” N. Maloles and Dr. Aurora respectively, during the Sixth M. Monjardin presented the Asian Conference on Arts and papers “Barangay Arimbay Humanities (ACAH 2015) held Indigenous Verbal Lore: on April 2-6, 2015 at Osaka, An Anthology of Riddles” Japan. The conference was and “Barangay Arimbay’s organized by the International
Academic Forum (IAFOR) based in Nagoya, Japan, and registered as a non-profit organization. Four facultyresearchers from the College of Education presented their papers in the International Journal of Arts & Sciences (IJAS) Conference for Academic Disciplines last 10 BU /page 2
BU faculty-researchers present papers abroad
A World-Class University Producing Leaders and Change Agents for Social Transformation and Development.
BU hosts public forum on conservation farming To promote the Conservation Farming Villages (CFV) in the Philippines, local government units in Albay gathered at a public forum at the Bicol University Amphitheater on April 14, 2015. The BU College of Agriculture and Forestry together with the University of the Philippines Los Baños, the Local Government Unit of Ligao, and the Provincial Government of Albay organized Scaling-up Conservation Farming Villages, which aimed to disseminate the importance of watershed and its relationship to CFV; to let the participants share experiences, lessons learned, and challenges in the implementation of CFV; and to plan for the scaling-up of the implementation of CFV in other towns and cities of Albay. (Earl Epson L. Recamunda/OP)
Rex Victor O. Cruz, Ph. D., former UPLB chancellor, discuss the benefits of conservation farming during a public forum organized by Bicol University and UP Los Baños last April 14 at the BU Amphitheater. Earl Epson L. Recamunda
BU conducts K to 12 training for grade 10 teachers
4 security guards given honor
Bicol University in partnership with the Department of Education and the Technical Education Council organized a regional workshop for Grade 10 teachers of Legazpi City, Ligao City, and Albay Division for the new K to 12 Educational Program, last May. The workshops for Bicol University College of English, Filipino, Araling Education. Panlipunan, Edukasyon The workshop was sa Pagpapakatao, and organized to introduce the Mathematics teachers were new grade 10 curriculum and held on May 4-9, while the present innovations skills for workshops for Science, teachers in the new K to 12 Filipino, and Music, Art, curriculum. Physical Education and During the opening Health (MAPEH) teachers programs Dr. Arnulfo M. were held on May 11-16. Mascariñas, BU president, A total of 1,253 expressed his support to participants attended the the K to 12 program in his said training. message. The organizers The opening program showed a video message was held at the Casablanca from Br. Armin A. Luistro Hotel in Legazpi City, while FSC, secretary of the the workshops were held Department of Education. in different venues at (Earl Recamunda/OP)
Security guards receive the Certificate of Commendation on May 4 at the BU Grounds. Jona V. Castañeda
The university gave honor to four security guards last May 4 for their vigilant perfomance and adherence to their duties and responsibilities as security guards and for being a good example in promoting honesty and ensuring safety and security in the university. Dennis Lositaño, commendation. They Dennis M. Llorca, were able to recover lost Ranulfo Padilla Jr., and documents together with an Roel M. Llendelar were amount of money and return given certificates of them to the owner.
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Dr. Mascariñas personally congratulates January Merilles, TOSP finalist, during her courtesy visit to the Office of the President on May 5. Earl Epson L. Recamunda 2
and extension; 5. Developing a critical mass of top students and outstanding faculty members; and 6. Upgrading and modernizing physical and infrastructure facilities. Administrative and academic topics were discussed by selected BU officials and officers from other government agencies. Among the speakers were Dr. Roberto F. Rañola, Professor 12 and former Vice-Chairman for Administration at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), who tackled Introduction to Strategic Management and Basic Management Functions in Organizations,
and Dr. Jose V. Camacho, the dean of UPLB Graduate School who shared about Decentralized Graduate Studies. Representatives from the National Economic Development Authority, the Comission on Higher Education, and the Civil Service Commission also discussed Regional Development Agenda, Higher Education Roadmap: Regional Perspective for Bicol, and Evaluating Organizational Performance Through the Strategic Performance Manangement Framework. (Jona V. Castañeda/OP)
BU co-produces Sayaw Kan Tulong Bulod
Highlighting the month-long celebration of the Magayon Festival, Sayaw Kan Tulong Bulod (The Dance of the Three Mountains) wowed the crowed at the Albay Astrodome last April 26. The story is about the legend of three mountains in the province of Albay—Mt. Masaraga, Mt. Malinao, and Mt. Mayon—written in Bicol dailect by Engr. Abdon Balde Jr. It was directedchoreographed by Prof. Julio Mendoza and was co-produced by Bicol University. The performers were from BU and were trained by Prof. Carina Sales and other local artists. (Jona V. Castañeda/ OP)
The Sayaw Kan Tulong Bulod actors stun the crowd with their colorful costumes and set at the Albay Astrodome on April 26. Earl Epson L. Recamunda
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April 13-16 at FIAP Jean Monnet, Paris, France. The papers presented were: 1) Assessment of the Initial Implementation of the Ladderized Teacher Education Program for Preschool by Dr. Rebecca Rosario O. Bercasio; 2) Model of the K-12 Aligned Teacher Education Program for Preschool by Dr. Helen M. Llenaresas; 3) Towards a Responsive Teacher Education Program in Bicol University, Philippines: Focus on Mother Tongue-based Multilingual Education by Dr. Rebecca Rosario O. Bercasio, Prof. Merriam P. Maldo, and Prof. Agnes M. Reonal; and 4) Feasibility of the Ladderized Teacher Education Program for Preschool by Dr. Jocelyn J. Paje. The IJAS conference was organized by the International Journal for Arts and Sciences. From the College of Engineering, Engr. Medel E. Aligan presented his paper entitled “Evaluation of the BS Geothermal Engineering Program of the Bicol University College of Engineering, Legazpi City, Philippines” was presented in the World Geothermal Congress 2015 held on April 19-24 at
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Australia. The convention was sponsored by the International Geothermal Association (IGA). Dr. May Antoinette S. Imran of College of Arts and Letters and Prof. Katherine E. Evasco of College of Social Sciences and Philosophy presented their papers “Barangay Arimbay Verbal Lore: An Anthology” and “Community Initiatives and Local Technological Innovations for Disaster Resilience in Albay Province Philippines,” respectively at the 1st International Conference on
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Interdisciplinary Studies for Cultural Heritage held last May 12-13. The conference was organized by the Pasundan University Indonesia (UNPAS) and the University of Northern Philippines (UNP). Prof. Adrian B. Aguilar of the College of Arts and Letters presented the paper “Land for Landless” during the 4th International Conference on Disaster Management and Human Health, convened under the theme “Reducing Risk, Improving Outcomes” on May 20-22, 2015 at Istanbul, Turkey. The conference was organized by Wessex Institute of Technology, UK.
International research dissemination is one of the Key Result Areas (KRAs) for the research mandate of the university. Attendance of facultyresearchers in international research conferences not only provide the venue for them to disseminate their research outputs but also an opportunity to interact with fellow researchers and gain additional knowledge on their research and development interest . (Dr. Rebecca R o s a r i o O. Bercasio/RDC)
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CHED Technical Panel visits BUCM
The Commission on Higher E d u c a t i o n ( C H E D ) Te c h n i c a l Panel conducted a twoday evaluation at Bicol University College of Medicine (BUCM) on May 12 to 13, to evaluate and acknowledge the Doctor of Medicine-Master in Public Administration (Major in Health Emergency and Disaster Management) Double-Degree Program. The panel that includes Te c h n i c a l P a n e l o f H e a l t h Professions Education ( T P H P E ) C h a i r D r. A l b e r t o Roxas, and membes D r. J o s e l i t o F. V i l l a r u z , M a r i v i c V. I r i b e r r i , D r. A l f a r e t t a L u i s a T. R e y e s , D r. M i l d r e d N . P a r e j a , a n d D r. M a . Te r e s a G . D e Alban assessed the college’s curriculum, faculty and student’s profile, laborator and IT equipment, physical plan, and other related areas. The event aimed to acknowledge the capability of the college to implement a double-degree program,
Dr. Mascariñas, BU officials, faculty members, and staff of the BU College of Medicine, attentively listen as the CHED technical panel discusses the findings of their visit during the closing program last May 13. Earl Epson Recamunda
being the first institution to offer such in the Bicol Region. The first day opened with the presentation of the M D - M PA C u r r i c u l u m b y D r. R u b e n C a r a g a y, d e a n o f t h e college. Different officials from partner institutions and agencies also joined the event together with the BUCM faculty members and students. (Christine Z. Andes/ CM)
Newsbrief
Merilles selected as TOSP-V winner, nat’l finalist
January B. Merilles, a Bicol University College of Education graduate, was chosen as a finalist for the 2015 Search for t h e Te n O u t s t a n d i n g S t u d e n t s of the Philippines Region V last May 5, at the Kanzo Hall, L e g a z p i C i t y, A l b a y. T h e r e were 14 participants and only 4 were selected as regional finalists.
Bicol University congratulates all the passers of the following Licensure Examinations for the month of April & May 2015 especially:
Midwife Licensure Exam (MLE) Carlo Cervantes Vibar, 88.95, Rank 2 Gabrielle Castuera Carpio, 87.75, Rank 9
BU Passing Rate: BUCN: 100% BUTC: 95.24%
National Passing Rate: 44.82%
BU Passing Rate: 77.27%
Nat’l Passing Rate:41.92%
Registered Master Electrician (RME) Arlene Clerigo Borbor, 84.50, Rank 9
Registered Electrical Engineers (REE) Nat’l Passing Rate: 41.92% BU Passing Rate: 66.67%
The Editorial Board
Editorial Head: Dr. Ma. Celina Eladia G. Meneses Associate Editor: Dr. Reina O. Habalo Managing Editor: Ms. Merly J. Loria
Licensure Exam for Teachers (LET) BU Passing Rate: Elementary: Secondary: BUCIT: 34.09% BU Daraga: 93.33% BU Daraga: 74.7% BU Gubat: 100% BU Gubat: 66.67% BU Legazpi: 66.67% BUCAF: 35.71% Bu Polangui: 50% BU Legazpi: 77.38% BU Polangui: 51.72% BU Tabaco: 70% National Passing Rate:
Elementary: 27.42%
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Secondary:31.63%
Editorial Consultant: Dr. Helen M. Llenaresas Overall Consultant: Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas www.facebook.com/BicolUniversity