The return of a Perpetualite: An amazing woman behind the curtain of excellence

by Erica Mae Tamparong and Nica Lauren Pancho

Marjorie S. Gutierrez-Tangog, the University’s amazing Executive Vice President.

Through the years of staying in the same industry, one’s energy can get sapped and drained. But that is not the case for a Perpetualite returnee when she was called to serve by her Alma Mater. An alumna of the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA and a former faculty has returned, but this time, as a woman who is driven to serve the Perpetualite community in pursuit of excellence. It is time to get to know Dr.

Dr. Tangog or Dr. Marge has been a Perpetualite ever since her grade school years and was able to graduate with flying colors back in junior high school. She went to the University of the Philippines Diliman, where she took Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in English and Minor in Special Education, graduating as Latin honor awardee. The current EVP also took a Masters in Education, Major in English as a second language from the same university. For her doctorate, she obtained a Doctor of Educational Administration degree from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.

After becoming an educator at the age of 19 and staying in this field for several years, Dr. Marge broadened her horizons and explored the area of management, leading her to becoming a coordinator and supervisor at UP Diliman. It didn’t stop there when she also became part of international schools, Southville International school in particular, for nearly 22 years. “In terms of the professional aspect, my most memorable experience is my transition from being a classroom teacher to being a school administrator. It took me some time, believe it or not; but I think one of the many legacies there is, is really the pursuit of excellence. Whatever programs that we have, we have to do it excellently.”

When her energy got drained after long years of being in the same field, she thought that it was time for her to retire. But serving the Perpetualite community is another call to fortify her purpose. She didn’t think twice to return home to the place she grew up in. Also, it was her way to show gratitude to her Alma Mater that embraced her potential as a leader when she was given a chance to become a Citizenship Advancement Training (CAT) officer back in high school, and it became her pivotal moment to imbibe leadership in her blood and soul.

Gaining lots of experience helped build who she is today; and as an EVP of the three UPHSD campuses for four months now, she revealed that it is the people who work with her and serve the University that motivates her most. And in the midst of all the challenges she sees, she always uses the opportunity to level up more. “Just three words: Help, Care, and Serve— all of these, whatever behaviors, whatever decisions you have to make, you do it in the context of pursuing excellence. Just like how we become an excellent school, we produce excellent graduates.” As a key figure who wants to be the change that Perpetualites want to see, she wants all her strategic plans to be aligned in the direction of those three words, while also bearing in mind continuing accreditation efforts, improvement efforts in facilities, improvement in all other areas including student experience.

As a woman behind the curtain of excellence, Dr. Tangog helps in upholding the values of becoming ‘Helpers of God’ and ‘Character Building is Nation Building’; she ensures that she will become one of the instruments to bring Perpetual to another level while laying a solid foundation for achieving the highest levels of excellence.

Dr. Tangog is one of the testaments that once a Perpetualite, always a Perpetualite.

RFEWA launches UPHSD’s 1st mass wedding

Perpetualite employees have found love with “Yes I Do: Mass Wedding on Valentine’s Day,” carrying the theme, “Kasalang Perpetualista,” during the 48th founding anniversary of the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA - Las Piñas, which was held at the Last Supper of Our Lord Parish in Manila Times, last February 17, 2023.

The newlyweds are Ricky Lintag and Hedda Dagame-Lintag; and Dominador Laplana III and Rovena Javier-Laplana. Ricky and Hedda are both 25 years in service in Perpetual: Ricky works as elevator operator in Perpetual Help Medical Center (PHMC) while Hedda is a senior buyer in UPHSD Purchasing Department. On the other hand, Rovena has been working as a telephone operator in PHMC for more than 5 years, while Dominador is a delivery rider. Both couples expressed their utmost gratitude to their sponsors, event organizers, participating students, and most especially to God. They were overjoyed by the grand celebration of their wedding with the Perpetualite community.

The main objective of the event is to give Perpetualite couples the opportunity to exchange their vows in church, formalizing their respective relationships by keeping the sanctity of marriage in the Roman Catholic Church.

“Marriage should be Christ-centered. No marriage will succeed if there is no Christ in it,” said Dr. Josephine P. Dasig, Head of Community Extension Services (CES). She added, “It should be a Trinity, [with] the husband, the wife, and at the center is God, so if they want their marriage to last, they should put God in the middle of their relationship.”

The event was organized by the Rank and File Employees

by Xamantha Khae Villareal

Welfare Association, led by its president, Ms. Maria Loida Benosa, and the University School Director Dr. Arnaldo S. De Guzman. Various colleges and departments made contributions one after another making this event a great success.

According to Ms. Benosa, the project was the brainchild of Dr. De Guzman, then became a collaborative activity together with the Human Resource Department (HRD) and was made possible by the event’s working committees. Dr. Raul C. Trinidad, Dean of the College of Criminology together with Dr. Josephine Dasig, who served as the event

Scottie Thompson's Legacy

from page 1 ficer for Sports and Perpetual ALTAS Team Manager, as they raised the flag number 6 and unveiled Scottie Thompson’s jersey. They also presented Thompson with a plaque of recognition and a special award for his feats and achievements that have brought exemplary honors to the University.

The Barangay Ginebra guard Scottie Thompson, arguably the best basketball player who donned the maroon and gold jersey of Perpetual, won in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) a total of eight championships, two-time PBA finals MVP, one-time PBA MVP, two- time PBA Best Player of the Conference, and many more accolades to come under his striking and successful career. He proudly represents the Philippine flag during his Gilas Pilipinas stints since College, and hopefully, this upcoming FIBA World Cup 2023, too.

In 2014, following the ALTAS' incredible run to the final four, Thompson won the NCAA Season 90 MVP title. He played for the ALTAS from 2011 to 2015 under the legend, Aric Del Rosario. He was also named 2012's Most Improved Player and three times member of the NCAA Mythical Team three times. advisers; while Dr. Emerlyn E. Managuas, Dean of the College of Education was the event consultant.

“This is the very first time that UPHSD was able to organize such an event. While its sports development program led to the success of Sir Bong Hawkins Jr. and other Perpetualite athletes in the Philippine Basketball Association – it is Scottie Thompson, the new face of PBA, who brought unprecedented fame to Perpetual in sports,” said Mr. Ruel Alba, Assistant to the Registrar for Foreign Students and Special Projects and Program Committee member.

The two couples were married by Fr. Ranny Rodriguez. Meanwhile, the Campus Ministry was in charge of the newly weds’ marriage counselling, ceremonial wedding, matrimonial requirements and canonical interview.

Afterward, both couples were chauffeured by a decorated pedicab to the College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (CITHM) lobby, which served as the venue of their wedding reception. Dr. Antonio Habana Jr., faculty club president hosted the event, and they were joined by their family, friends, co-workers, and the committee who made their special day possible and magical. The mass wedding celebration would not be made possible without the help of the following colleges and departments: Community Extension Services (CES) for providing assistance; CITHM for event management and wedding cake; Department of Communication and ALTACOMM for the photo and video documentation, wedding AVP and portraits of the couples; College of Computer Studies (CCS) for the program proper and invitation; Performing Arts Group (PAG) for the songs during the ceremony; College of Law for legal counselling; College of Criminology, Health and Safety, and Security for the security; College of Maritime Education for the saber arch to honor the couples; Engineering and Facilities for the sound systems and other fixtures; College of Medicine for giving tokens for the couples; School of Aviation, and Graduate School for the reception food. as co-chairpersons. Executive Vice President Dr. Marjorie G. Tangog gave the welcoming message to all the participants and guests.