22-23 CIENCIA Y VIRTUD FIRST ISSUE

CIENCIA Y VIRTUD

Ciencia y Virtud or Science and Virtue is the life-long philosophy of Centro Escolar University.

2022-2023 First Issue

The first issue of Ciencia y Virtud for school year 2022-2023 covers the events that happened during the first semester of the said school year.

ABOUT THE COVERS

FRONT

EDITORIAL BOARD

Consultant

Dr. Erna V. Yabut

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Rosana D. Lucero

Associate Editors

Ms. Giana Anella G. Atienza

Ms. Gelli G. Esguerra

Lay-out Artist

Mr. Allan Gan Bundang

CONTRIBUTORS

Dr. Maria Cristina D. Padolina, Dr. Teresa R. Perez, Ms. Ivy T. Echano, Mr. Ricky Rosales, Dr. Olivia M. Limuaco, Mr. Dave M. Mustacisa, MAIP, Dr. Marjorie C. Quieng-Flores, Ms. Remy A. Bautista, Elaine Marie M. Salem, Janzzel Marie T. De Ocampo, Mary Smileian Obispo, Monica Leonah G. Abiog, Maximillian Estanislao, Mary Grace P. Tiu, Elmer Jr.

M. Miguel, Kevin Michael E. Torio, Ms. Gelli G. Esguerra, M.G.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Marketing and Communication Department, Ms. Alma Villaluna and Mr. Jerick Allen Natalio

ABOUT CEU

With three campuses and over 50 academic programs, CEU has gone far beyond its founders’ vision, laying claim to the distinction as the higher education institution to have the institutional awards for quality.

CEU was founded on June 3, 1907 as the “Centro Escolar de Señoritas” by two visionaries, Librada Avelino and Carmen de Luna, who were inspired by the patriotic movement to nationalize schools. They were cognizant of a need for a center of learning for Filipino women focused on teaching ideal womanhood, intelligent citizenry and democratic leadership that would instill in them the tenets of science and virtue. Kindergarten, elementary, general secondary, music and home arts courses were the first programs of instruction included in the curriculum.

The school was granted university status by the Philippine government in 1932 with Doña Librada as President.

VISION AND MISSION

Vision: CEU is the University of first Choice – the leading higher education institution fostering excellence in the advancement of knowledge while engendering personal integrity and social responsibility.

Mission: It is committed to:

• Provide a rich and stimulating learning environment to prepare students to become productive, innovative and valuedriven professionals and entrepreneurs committed to nation building in the context of one world;

• Enhance the development of higher education through exemplar academic programs and collaborative practices;

• Contribute to the promotion of human well-being through high-quality research, and community service programs

CORE VALUES

The core values that serve as guiding principles of the University are:

V - aluing others, caring for them and empowering them

A - ccountability, integrity, and trustworthiness

L - ifelong learning as individuals and as an organization

U - nity, teamwork, and loyalty

E - xcellence in all endeavors

S - ocial responsibility as citizens of the Filipino nation and of the world

COVER: The photo is courtesy of Dr. Ma. Cristina D. Padolina, who took the photo herself from the CEU Malolos garden. This photo was the inspiration behind the mural in the Library.

BACK COVER: The photos are the 20th Quality Awards awardees.

CEU Unveils Upgraded Library with Modernized Look

Centro Escolar University Library is now open to the CEU community, bringing a fresh and new look for the Escolarians reading and study experience.

As a key component of the University’s academic infrastructure, the renovation project was designed to create a modern, comfortable, and functional space for students and researchers to work, study, and collaborate.

The renovated CEU Library, located at the 2nd Floor of the Carmen De Luna (CDL) building welcomes the Escolarians with a more relaxing vibe. The lounge area creates a space for the students to have a cozy feel while flipping the pages of the book or reviewing the lessons. The bright colors and sufficient natural and interior lighting provide the readers good visual for easier reading.

“We want to create a relaxed space as the users continue to explore knowledge and creativity. Our University President’s vision is to bring together the best physical and digital technology to create learning hubs,” said Dr. Teresa Perez, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs in her message during the Library blessing ceremony.

The library’s layout was reorganized to create more space for individual and group study, and to facilitate easier access to library resources. The overall design is modern with a cool color scheme, thus creating a calming atmosphere for students to focus and study.

The book shelves are placed in a manner that they can be rearranged and turned into a venue for mini concerts, debates, poetry reading, twilight reflections, storytelling and other related activities.

In the Periodicals section, a huge mural of the Katmon plant, scientifically known as Dillenia philippinensis, a plant with Near Threatened (NT) conservation status based on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) can be found. This masterpiece is an illustration of the Katmon trees photo taken by Dr. Ma. Cristina Padolina, University President and Chief Academic Officer, who several years ago decided to plant them at the CEU

Malolos campus due to its conservation status. Using Katmon as the mural is a way of promoting the plant for urban gardening and ultimately improve its conservation status, not to mention that green is a relaxing color and radiates positive energy.

When the pandemic came, the campus library had to be closed, but the Library Department led by Mrs. Salvacion Arlante was able to adopt new ways to cater the needs of the students on learning materials or reference books. CEU has invested in online databases and e-books to ensure that students have access to a wide range of resources from anywhere at any time. Additionally, the library has increased its collection of physical books, providing students with access to the latest academic research and literature.

The Story of the Renovated Library at the 2nd Floor of CDL Building

by Teresa R. Perez

The internet and social media are changing how information is being generated, utilized, and accessed by individuals, with less order and control. In the 21st century, the library has become less of a physical space and more of a relationship between and among the people who access, use, and share information.

In keeping with libraries of the 21st century, our University President, who always champions modernization and the use of technology in CEU, felt that there is a need to renovate our University Library phase by phase, to keep abreast with all the changes in learning resource centers.  With her thinking hat on, her enthusiasm became contagious and we began planning. We want our University Library to be a welcoming common space that will further encourage creation, collaboration, exploration and communication between students, teachers, and the entire university community. We want to design a relaxed space as the users continue to explore knowledge and creativity.  Our University President’s vision is to bring together the best of physical and digital technology to create learning hubs or learning spaces or learning commons.  Incidentally you can see that the arrangement of our furniture is very flexible because we would want this Library to be a true hub of learning with other vision that this learning space will also be venue for mini concerts, debates, poetry reading, twilight reflections, storytelling - digital or otherwise and other related activities.

Hence I can say that the design of our newly renovated library encourages multiple uses and connections. Natural light, openness, a little bit of color here and there and a variety of settings are its integral features.

Our new University Library plays an important role in supporting the success of the teaching and learning of our students. I was particularly impressed with our University Library when pandemic started in 2020.  In a month or so, they were able to mobilize and adopt new ways to better serve the students who are all doing online classes.  They provided and continue to provide countless of resources, such as educational materials both digital and non-digital. They were able to find a way to ensure that even the hard copies of books were delivered to whoever needed them, as long as they were requested.

Our Library is also a repository of the university’s different publications —  documents and materials that have been produced

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Poverty is Such a Cruel Thing

by Janzzel Marie T. De Ocampo

Art

by Elaine Marie M. Salem

How does art make you feel?

I remember sniffing my coffee—white chocolate mocha perhaps; the intricate works hanging in every museum I have ever walked to in different shades of stilettos as I admire each stroke and emotion.

A moment where I stared at a starry night, watching how the stars waved steadily yet always shines, and how every cloud pave its way to see the night sky.

I remember listening to old songs—even modern ones and how I sing and dance to each beat... excitedly jumping at the top of my bed as I hold my imaginary concert. Moments when the days turned chaotic yet my words are always with me as I eagerly pray that they would never leave me, and if they do, I know that they will still find their way back.

I remember the time of waves of laughter, sorrows, confusion—emotions; all arts in different forms, and I am thankful for being able to feel, for being human, for being able to experience life with arts, and oh... there is indeed much more to say.

Since I was young, I’ve already made acquaintances with poverty. I could barely walk when my mother left the country so she could earn us a life of comfort and security;

And she told me that when she came back home for the very first time, she broke down

Because her baby... her own baby didn’t even recognize her.

Still, she does the best she could so that my life could be better than how her was.

The threat of poverty took my parents away from me.

I didn’t get to wake up and have breakfasts and dinners with a complete family,

Nor did I get to share stories of my days and enjoy the weekends with my mother nor my father.

No, they were across the sea,  one thousand and three hundred twenty-two kilometers away.

They missed my birthdays, my bad days, and my milestones; And I was jealous of my friends that had their parents right there waiting for them for when they got home.

While I was here waiting day by day for a miracle so that my parents could finally come home… and stay.

A quote from Robert Kiyosaki in 2017 was“ It’s true that money is not the most important thing in life,  but money does affect everything that is important to life.”

Poverty is such a cruel thing.

To think that I am even part of the lucky ones.

Because out there, there are people who suffer greater things. There are the ones who starve, ones who are sick, who lack education, and who are homeless.

Let us stop romanticizing Philippine resiliency.

Because a person striving to survive in poverty - it’s not something to be celebrated!

It is something for the government to take responsibility.

To take action, donate, educate, create jobs, and break down inequality. Because all the corruption, crimes, and lack of organization, It kills the dreams of a billion children.

Isang daang pangarap, isang katawan

by Mary Smileian Obispo

Sa aking pagmulat, tanaw ko ang mga mukha. Gaya ko, suot nila’y pang-eskwela.

Paano ka humimlay? Tanong ng ilan, kumukurap-kurap.

Sagot ko’y humimlay ako habang inaabot ang pinapangarap.

Imbis na matuwa, lahat ay nanghinayang.

Sabi ng isa, hindi ka magkukulang kung pupunan mo muna ang banga.

Sabi naman ng isa, makapaghihintay ang pangarap, ito ay magbubunga, ngunit ang buhay ay hindi mababawi kapag dahil sa pagod at puyat ay napawi.

Mahirap humugot sa bangang walang laman.

Walang saysay ang pangarap kung papanaw din naman.

Unahin ang pahinga ng kaluluwa at katawan upang hindi sapitin ang mapait na kahihinatnan.

Marami pa ang iyong aabuting tala at buwan, ngunit iisa lang ang iyong katawan: ito’y iyong alagaan.

Saan ka nakatira?

by Monica Leonah G. Abiog

Saan ka nakatira?

Marahil sa isang syudad

O sa isang probinsya

Sa Luzon, sa Visayas, sa Mindanao

Sa Asya, Europa, America

Lahat tayo sa mundo nakatira

Kaya’t ang tulang ito ay isang mensahe

Na ikaw ay huwag makampante

Dahil kung gusto mo ng mundong kumportable

Kailangan mo maging responsable

Napapansin mo rin ba

Na kapag malamig ay sobrang lamig

At kapag naman mainit ay sobrang init

Sa balat ay napakasakit

At ang mga bagyo

Na grabe kung humagupit

Para bang si San Pedro ay galit na galit

Ang pagbaba ng tubig na hindi na tataas kahit ano’ng iyong pilit

Ang lupa din ay nagsisimula nang mapunit

Ang mga hayop, puno, bundok na nawala na

Sila pa ang nadawit

Dahil tayo’ng mga tao ay pasakit

At mga ito ay aking nabanggit

Dahil ilan lamang yan sa sinasapit

Ng ating mundong iginuhit

Saan ka nakatira?

Hindi ko alam kung saan ka nakatira

Pero alam ko na mayroon kang mabuting puso

Alam ko na may kaya kang gawin kahit kapiraso

Alam ko na medyo nahihirapan pa ang ating kongreso

Pero ang bawat isa sa atin ay kayang gumawa ng pagbabago

Alam ko na ititigil mo na ang pang-aabuso

Dahil gusto mo pang manatili sa ating paraiso

Para ang susunod na henerasyon ay masayang titira sa mundong ating binuo

Mundong ating minahal nang husto

Saan ka nakatira?

Anong kaya mong gawin para ingatan ang natira?

NUCLEAR ENERGY: OUR DEMISE OR FUTURE?

by Maximillian Estanislao

Is nuclear energy the future of humanity? There is a very high chance it will be. Personally, I think  it is unavoidable. The way I see it, our fate with nuclear energy branches down into two outcomes. It would be the cause of our very destruction through the use of nuclear weapons, or it would power  our houses with clean, safe, and affordable electricity.

Nuclear energy is energy created by the splitting of uranium or plutonium atoms. This  process of splitting atoms is called nuclear fission, and it was first discovered in 1938. According  to Wellerstein (2008), it was discovered that atoms under nuclear fission can induce further nuclear fissions, creating a self-sustaining fission chain reaction, releasing large amounts of energy in the process.

But shortly after this discovery, WWII started, and nuclear energy was weaponized. Nuclear fission powered the atomic bombs that decimated Nagasaki and Hiroshima. The destruction and suffering that nuclear energy has brought during the war overshadowed its benefits  and potential.

Let’s fast forward to the present when nuclear energy is now fully understood and can now be  used to power homes. Why should we bother replacing our current source of electricity? The world  has been using fossil fuel to generate electricity for the past 150 years. And according to Forbes  and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), fossil fuels make up 80% of the world’s energy supply.

We burn fossil fuels to generate electricity, and what is released when we burn these?  Carbon Dioxide. Coal and oil are primarily used for fossil fuels for electricity. When burned, they release large amounts of carbon dioxide

in the air. This is a major contributor to global warming.  The only advantage of using fossil fuel is because it is easier to find and very cost effective.

Now, why do I think nuclear energy is a good replacement for fossil fuels?

First is because of its extremely low carbon emission. Having a small carbon footprint and virtually having no effect on the environment, nuclear energy is one of the solutions  to climate change. This was proposed by Électricité de France (EDF), a large integrated energy company stationed in the  UK.

Second, nuclear energy is very reliable. Nuclear energy can generate huge amounts of  energy without needing much fuel, making it very cost effective and efficient. According to EDF,  a single uranium fuel pellet, about the size of a peanut, can generate electricity equal to 800 kg of coal, making it much more efficient than our current source of electricity. Using it is a long-term and a low-carbon option. But not only is nuclear energy low  carbon, it is also very reliable  compared to other low carbon options. Wind and solar  energy are not very reliable when there are no winds or sunlight, but nuclear power plants will still  function since they do not rely on external factors to operate.

Last, let us address the elephant in the room: safety. There are many concerns regarding  the safety of nuclear power plants, especially after the nuclear meltdown of Chernobyl back in 1986, which left the area uninhabitable up to this day. There are also concerns if living near one will cause cancer, or other diseases.

But there are hundreds of nuclear power plants in the world, operating in about 30 countries. Nuclear energy provides 30% of the

world’s low carbon electricity. None of them seems to be reporting any catastrophic failure or residents suddenly suffering from a huge wave of cancer diagnoses.

We have developed and studied nuclear energy to the point where it has now become safe  enough to be implemented to society. In fact, more people die from air  pollution from fossil fuels every year than nuclear energy.

According to Markandya & Wilkinson (2007), 75.77% of electricity production related deaths come from fossil fuels while nuclear energy is responsible for about 0.03% of deaths.

So, to put these numbers into perspective, let’s apply it into a real-world scenario. So, in about 150,000 people, we would expect this many to die if we use the following energy:

If we use fossil fuels, about 46 people will die every year;

If we use nuclear energy, one person will die every 33 years;

Now we know that nuclear energy is much safer, cost-effective, and cleaner than our current forms of electricity, what’s stopping us from shifting towards this path? Irrational fear should not keep us from changing our way of life for the greater good. Change isn’t always a bad  thing; in fact change is what we desperately need for the time being.

The world is changing, and fast. For the past century we have abused our planet, and now  we have the option to save the planet and ourselves from the effects of climate change and pollution  by implementing a much better option for electricity. We should not let fear and greed stop us  from changing for the better.

For if we act too late, there may not even be a planet left tomorrow.

MEETING OF CULTURES: Project FORTH Philippines goes to Europe

by Ricky Rosales

When I learned about our study visit to Europe on October 31 to November 6, 2022 through an excellent project called the Project FORTH, I got so excited. To be honest, my excitement apart from the noble objective of this project was not because of the continent’s overrated tourist destinations that I would have a chance to visit, but because of its modern ways of life that I had long wished to observe even for a short period of time. As a journalist and student of sociology, my fascination has always been to compare our own culture to that of others to better understand how and why we do the things we do.

Project FORTH is about the  Formation of Teachers in Emerging Challenged areas, a project initiated and led by some advocates and educators in Europe and the Philippines funded by the European Commission’s Erasmus+ program. The project tapped the expertise of five universities in the Philippines and three universities in Europe in creating an Education program specializing in teaching in challenged areas. These schools include Centro Escolar University and Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Manila, West Visayas State University in Iloilo,

University of Saint La Salle in Bacolod City, University of South Eastern Philippines in Davao, University of Groningen in Netherlands, University of Deusto in Spain, and University of Bologna in Italy. Through a series of  transnational training, we first convened to develop eight modules which were later translated into a major course

for the Graduate program Master of Arts in Education major in Teaching in Challenges Areas. We are also joined in this project by some teachers of basic education from the Department of Education, and some nongovernment organizations.

Most of us were first-time travelers in Europe while others have no experience at

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Left to Right:

Dr. Julia Gonzales

Dr. Emma Melgarejo

Dr. Robert Wagenaar

Dr. Rosana D. Lucero

Dr. Maria Rita D. Lucas

Ms. Edith Pimentel

Dr. Ma. Cristina D. Padolina

Dr. Purita Bilbao

Dr. Christine Dequila

CEU Names Loyal Employees and Alumni

Centro Escolar University recognized the present-day exemplars of loyalty among the teaching and non-teaching employees who have served the University for 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20 and 15 years during the Loyalty Awards Day held at the CEU Librada Avelino Auditorium with live streaming on its official Facebook and Youtube accounts on September 12, 2022.

In the test of time and difficulties, teaching and non-teaching employees have proven their loyalty in years and service. Thirty parentalumni were  also awarded for manifesting their allegiance to the University in choosing CEU to be their children’s home for tertiary learning.

“Today, we celebrate another CEU tradition, this time to recognize and give credit to loyalty and service. Today, we honor those who have put their faith in CEU as an institution of higher learning,” said Dr. Ma. Cristina Padolina in her welcome message as she believes that the angels from the “Acknowledgment Section” would be busy receiving messages of appreciation since it is CEU Loyalty Day.

September 11, set as the CEU Loyalty Day, is the birth anniversary of Dr. Concepcion Aguila, CEU’s icon of fidelity who served as Dean of the Graduate School, Dean of the College of Education, Moderator of Extracurricular Activities, and as Executive Director. Since September 11 falls on a Sunday,the celebration was held on September 12, 2022.

Dr. Olivia M. Limuaco, Vice President for CEU Makati delivered her heartfelt message as the lone 45-year service awardee.

“These figures are not just numbers for me, but milestones that surely make me smile, every time I take a trip down memory lane. To all the people whom I had the opportunity to work with for 45 years, my heartfelt gratitude to all of you; the times we shared, the friendship we developed and the incredible successes we achieved,” said Dr. Limuaco.

The 40-year Service Awardees include Dr. Elena C. Borromeo, Ms. Rosario P. Caudal, Dr. Felipe Wilfredo M. Espineli, Ms. Aleli V. Lozano,

Dr. Teresa R. Perez, and Mrs. Emelda J. Rivera. Recipients of the 35-year Service Awards are Dr. Epifanio M. Abarro, Jr., Mrs. Cirila H. Agno, Ms. Maria Hidelisa B. Apostol, Dr. Rosemarievic A. Bustamante, Mrs. Edna C. Guerrero, Dr. Maria Wanda I. Martinez, Dr. Consuelo C. Reyes, Mrs. Nelia PL. Sapocon, Mrs. Cynthia SD. Sarmiento, Mrs. Shiela Fidelia F. Sevilla, and Dr. Elvira L. Urgel.

For 30 years of service, the awardees are Dr. Alden M. Aguilar, Dr. Marissa D. Aguilar, Dr. Ma. Adalia P. Amoyo, Mrs. Maria Hedley

A. Basco, Dr. Peter Y. Bonilla, Dr. Maria Luisa

R. Clemente, Dr. Flordeliza E. Coquia, Dr. Nadine D. Duad, Dr. Fresnida D. Ebreo, Dr. Jim L. Fernandez, Dr. Frederick J. Guanzon, Dr. Joann F. Joven, Dr. Fides F. Masanga, Ms. Carmiluz C. Melo, Mr. Ricardo M. Pineda, Jr. , Ms. Jessica B. Santos, Ms. Ruth R. Santos, Dr. Antonio E. Sarmiento, Mr. Banjo D. Serrano, Dr. Marie Elizabeth Y. Solidum, Mr. Lamberto

J. Tobias, Dr. Marlene C. Torres, and Mr. Daniel S. Villanueva.

Mr. Noel V. Aguilar, Dr. Vivian C. Carlos, Mr. Julius D. Cortez, Ms. Laura T. Crisostomo, Dr. Irene L. Cruz, Mrs. Leslie Mae A. De Ramos, Mrs. Juanita G. Flores, Mrs. Maricel S. Gabriel, Mr. Richard S. Guevarra, Mr. Apolinario E. Laxamana, Mr. Jaime L. Lopez, Mrs. Roselle E. Lopez, Mrs. Aida L. Mamorno, Mrs. Melanie E. Mijares, Mrs. Eleanor C. Reyes, Dr. Cresencia M. Santos, Mrs. Vivian C. Tobias, and Mr. Til C. Villa have served the university for 25 years.  Mrs. Maan Rose T. Bartolome, Ms. Rowena P. Malig and Mr. Noel T. Panganiban were recognized for their 20 years of service.

The 15 years of service awardees were Mr. Rouella M. Baluyut, Mr. Jean Paul G. Bundalian, Ms. Enicar B. Caga, Mr. Michael G. Catacutan, Mr. Eugene Marc D. Cera, III, Mr. Joey O. Chua, Mrs. Maria Victoria S. Coloma, Mrs. Marian Gigi C. Cusi, Mr. Arnel A. De Guia, Mr. Edward P. Ogayre, Mr. Joener A. Porras, Ms. Richel D. Punzalan, Ms. Charmaine M. Sanchez, and Ms. Jean Marie I. Villanueva.

Apart from the service and parent-alumni awardees, the Sampaguita recipients, Dr.

Olivia Limuaco and Dr. Teresa Perez, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs were presented plaque of recognition.

The guest speaker was Judge Rowena Nieves Tan, the Vice Executive Judge of the Regional Trial Court Branch 118 of Pasay City.  The president of CEU Alumni Foundation Inc., Dr. Paz I. Lucido, introduced Judge Rowena Nieves Tan and described her as a daisy (a flower symbol of loyalty) among Escolarian graduates of the CEU Girls High School, General Secondary Course in 1982.

“Being here 40 years later is like walking down memory lane. Being on campus brings back a lot of beautiful and wonderful memories of my high school life in CEU. High School in CEU was one of the best years of my life. I met brilliant and competent teachers who taught us well and inspired us to become better versions of ourselves,” shared Judge Nieves Tan.

“You might think that the work that you do over and over again in the past several years and decades isn’t significant. You might not see the results immediately. There might have been times when you questioned the meaning of what you are doing. You might have been tempted to work abroad in search of a better life. But you persevered. And for that, we salute you and celebrate you. CEU will not have the graduates that it has now if it were not for your hard work and sacrifices, for your perseverance and loyalty,” she added.

She also paid tribute to Dr. Aguila whom she considered as an inspiration and as a woman worth emulating for her loyalty, patriotism and her life of service to the Filipino people and to the world.

This annual gathering was made possible through the steering of the overall chairpersons, Dr. Paz I. Lucido, the president of CEU Alumni Foundation, Inc. (CEU-AFI) and Dr. Rhoda C. Aguilar, the  University Registrar. The overall co-chairpersons were Ms. Ma. Modesto M. Mercado and Ms. Eleonor I. Manalo, and the program director was Prof. Angelito Ayran, Jr.

Greetings of happiness, love, and peace to all. I wish that you are all well and healthy.

My first time in CEU was in November 1972 when I transferred to the College of Pharmacy immediately after the Martial Law declaration. I was an irregular student from 1st year to 5th year and became a regular student only in my 5th year 2nd semester. All of my classmates thought we were batchmates and they didn’t know that my friends were from the first year to the 5th year. In June 1977 after graduation, I started teaching .

I cherish all the good memories and experiences I have had as faculty of the School of Pharmacy and Graduate School for  45 years. I served for 10 years as head of Science Laboratories, 22 years as Dean of the School of Pharmacy Manila, Malolos, and Makati,  9 years as Vice President and Dean of Studies of CEU Makati, and along those years as a committed member and officer of different professional organizations on national and international levels. These figures are not just numbers for me. These are milestones that will surely make me smile every time I take a trip down memory lane.

To all people whom I have had the opportunity to work with for 45 years, my heartfelt gratitude to all of you. The times we shared, the friendships we developed and the incredible successes we achieved in every activity like PACUCOA, ISO, PQA and AUN visits. All of them have been an extraordinary part of my journey in life at CEU. Faced with so many challenges and opportunities, I see to it that I give my best to make a difference and be a blessing to my beloved institution, Centro Escolar University specificaly to my students, alumni, staff, faculty, SOP, MCC, management group, administrative council, and the national and international professional organizations to which I am affiliated.

Having stayed for a total of 50 years in CEU (including my 5 years of study in BS Pharmacy), I was privileged to be part of many celebrations and anniversaries namely, the CEU Centennial Celebration in 2012, the SOP (School of Pharmacy) Centennial Celebration in 2022 and the 15th Anniversary of CEU Makati in 2021. Accordingly, I have been fortunate to have worked closely with four CEU presidents with different leadership styles, namely, Pres.

Anginyonglingkod, Olivia Limuaco

To my beloved alma mater, Centro Escolar University, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for the trust and confidence for the different positions entrusted to me. Thank you for allowing me to finish my MS Pharmacy and Ph.D.

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Dionisio C. Tiongco, Pres. Lourdez T. Echauz, Pres. Rosita L.  Navarro, and Pres. Ma. Cristina D. Padolina and the opportunity to teach in CEU Manila, Malolos and Makati.

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all in travelling to other countries.

Three of our partner schools—PUP, WVSU, and Saint LaSalle now offer the program in their respective schools. CEU and USEP are expected to follow suit. Our study visit to the continent is part of the 3-year project where the Philippine delegation was hosted by our three counterpart-schools in Europe. We were separated into three groups: some went to the University of Groningen; others flew to the University of Bologna; and my group went to the University of Deusto. We were expected not only to share what we have done in our respective assignments, but to immerse ourselves in the challenges that their students also face in their respective societies. The highlights of each group’s tour include the presentation of work output and the visits to other education and non-government institutions that address the needs of students in the challenged areas.

After our long and exhausting trip, my group arrived in Bilbao Spain. Bilbao is a port city located in Northern Spain and considered to be one of the most important ports in the Basque country. This highly industrialized city produces and exports railway equipment, aeronautical equipment, automobiles, chemicals, hand and machine tools, tires, and papers. Dr. Alex Rayòn, Vice Rector of International Relations at Deusto University shared that Bilbao is the most industrialized city in Spain contributing 25 percent of the country’s

gross domestic product (GDP). We were greeted by their amazing buildings, clean streets, and beautiful bridges; some of which are well maintained and preserved because of their historical origins.

On our first day, we presented our work at Deusto University, a Jesuit-run University built in early 1886, and one of the two higher education institutions in Bilbao (the other one is the University of Basque Country founded in 1968). We were able to roam this beautiful university with its historical structures and classical churches inside the campus. I was particularly awed with its conference hall where students and faculty members converge at the beginning of every school year. Its dissertation room is another museum-like building where research defenses of their PhD students are being held. Once you are inside these buildings, you can’t help but reflect on their rich cultural past by looking at the engraved paintings on the roof and walls.

The challenge of multiculturalism

After our meeting at the University of Deusto,  we visited Comunidades Educativas, an institution that takes care of children coming from different racial backgrounds. The center was a longkilometer walk from the University. The center’s 28 year old director said that many of the children they now take care of came from South Africa. Some called these kids “gypsies,” a social stigma that has been associated with their Romani clan whose

members are dispersed in different parts of Europe and North and South America. Deusto University has its own share of taking care of immigrants. Dr. Rayòn said that they are now taking care of hundreds of student-immigrants from Ukraine who were dispersed by the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. The university created a specialized program for those student-immigrants and also takes care of their families.

In the Philippines, we are facing different challenges that are unique to every social context you will find yourself into. These challenges include poverty and inaccessibility to basic commodities, insurgency, multiculturalism, lack of classroom and facilities, geographical location of schools, and climate conditions.  Europe’s main challenge on the other hand is multiculturalism. In the Philippines we don’t have racial categories, but our different ethnic backgrounds also prevent us from arriving at a single Filipino identity. This multicultural condition preoccupies the effort of advocates in most European countries working in challenged areas. The objective has always been how to integrate those children coming from different racial backgrounds into their own ways of life by teaching them not just their language but more importantly, their culture.

In our meeting in Brussels Belgium, Dr. Robert Wagennar, the project coordinator and director of the International Tuning Academy in Groningen shared that about

8.5 million people have been displaced in Europe, and this number might still increase given the prolonged war between Russia and Ukraine. Europe, he said, might look very wealthy on the outside, but it has its own share of poverty with 20 percent of its population living below the poverty line. With the ongoing war, this number of poor people can still increase with a lot of refugees dispersed across the continent. This condition will surely add up to the challenge of multiculturalism in Europe.

Wine and Time:  a “cultural obligation” and work ethic in Spain

One of our memorable experiences in Spain is the drinking of wine at every meal we had to partake in. I said jokingly to a colleague that if we stay longer in Bilbao, we might end up being drunk every day because we drink wine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our de facto tour guide, Dr. Edurne Bartolome Peral of Deusto University whose strict time management scared all of us a bit, said that drinking wine at every meal is almost considered a “cultural obligation”.

Another interesting center we visited on the second day of our Bilbao tour was a group who teaches music to young kids. The director of the center shared that the idea of putting up an informal music school for kids coming from different racial backgrounds originated from Latin America when they had a chance to visit there. They replicated such an amazing advocacy. Children who joined the school didn’t have the same level of understanding and skills in playing musical instruments, but the center patiently taught them how to play. They have been participating in local and international contests since then, a proof that this cultural advocacy is indeed doing an amazing job. In a video presentation, one of the kids shared a heart-warming reflection to all of us. She said that when she plays an instrument, it’s as if all her problems vanish and makes her feel happy

and proud.

My insatiable curiosity about small things happened during one of our lunch sessions with Edurne at Deusto. Because it was my first time interacting with a “first world” culture, I asked her why they are so strict with the time. I mean, in all honesty, our Filipino culture doesn’t promote such a kind of work ethic in terms of time management. She told me an answer which for most of us is expected, but it actually strikes at the heart of our unexamined work values. She said that they are strict with time because time is associated with productivity. The more you follow the time you set to a particular activity, the more you can achieve many things in the process. You make this a habit, and the result is amazing. In my mind, people are considered to be the main drivers of economic growth in any society, no wonder that those highly industrialized countries sustain their economic performance because of this work ethic among their population.

The Belgium experience

All of us in Project FORTH convened in Brussels, Belgium for the final phase of our study visit to Europe. There, we met other groups who visited the University of Groningen in the Netherlands and Bologna University in Italy. Our first day in Brussels, where the European Commission’s office is located, was very fruitful. We presented again our respective work for the project. We were informed later on that the

Commission was very impressed with what we have accomplished so far, with some suggestions to improve particularly on the website of the Project FORTH.

Fruitful not only because of the learnings we had on this beautiful city of chocolates and waffles, but the impressed as well with the buildings and houses that delighted our eyes as we roamed the city. Our friends from Project FORTH shared their unique experiences in their visits to different schools.

Majority of unforgettable experiences shared were about the travels and encounters with foreign cultures.

For example, two of my colleagues experienced a slight form of discrimination by some local citizens when they rode the train in Europe. Some had their worst experience in catching a train schedule or airplane security issues.

But on the whole, whatever experiences we encountered along the way in our study visit in Europe, we all agreed that those are important events that make up this unforgettable experience. In the process of going in and out of Europe, we learned a lot of things. In fact, even at the early stage of our preparations for this study visit, we already expected to face some of these scenarios.

Going home, we were tired and exhausted, but we were happy and fulfilled at the same time. If there is one thing that this Europe tour taught us all, it is that no one can escape the challenges of life. Indeed, interacting with foreign cultures is not an easy thing, but a challenge our team had to bravely face.

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...We are facing different challenges that are unique to every social context you will find yourself into. These challenges include poverty and inaccessibility to basic commodities, insurgency, multiculturalism, lack of classroom and facilities, geographical location of schools, and climate conditions. ”

L-F: Mrs. Yvette B. Sobrepeña, Mr. Richard Rillo, Dr. Milagros Borabo, Mr. Ricky Rosales, Dr. Maria Rita D. Lucas, Dr. Ma. Cristina D. Padolina, Dr. Rosana D. Lucero, Ms. Rose Aira Mae Tayag, Mrs. Hermie G. Castillo, and Dr. Teresita Mijares

God's Favor

by Remy A. Bautista

It’s difficult to describe the feeling when a small mistake causes significant harm to many people. I don’t want to emphasize what my mistake was because I believe the enemy is happy when emphasis is placed on the error or sin rather than the good. Thus, I want to draw attention to the generosity of those who supported and comforted me amid my worry and anxiety after discovering that my Facebook and Messenger accounts have been hacked. I was immediately concerned about how to get my accounts back.

One of my roommates received the hacker’s initial message. As soon as she received the message from the hacker, she made a quick decision to instantly notify my contacts of what had happened to my account by writing on my timeline. She then warned everyone else in our group chat by sending a message. She also suggested that I call the friends and relatives I can reach at their phone numbers to warn them ahead, which I did right away. My siblings understood what to do before they even got a message from the hacker, since I acted quickly on her advice. Additionally, she also asked for assistance from our colleagues, who had a wealth of technological experience and were also present at the hotel at the time. They answered her request and went to our room to help.

My body shook when I found out that two of my friends had already sent the requested amount to the hacker’s G-Cash account. It’s really tough to pay off debt you didn’t incur,

so my first thought was, “Do I have to pay for it?” However, it was a great consolation that my colleagues stayed with me until my problem was resolved. My Facebook account was returned to me after roughly four hours. Thanks to her expertise, she was able to find my username and use it to inform Facebook what had happened to my account. She also helped me get the footage I needed for the necessary authentication. Another favor came from one of my roommates. She ordered food for our dinner, had it delivered to our room, where everyone was busy helping me, and paid for it.

When the group left our room, I remem bered to do my devotion. I cried with joy as I was praying because of what had happened. The events in our room seemed to have been planned; when I needed assistance, the right help arrived at the right moment with the right people. Even the dinner for everyone who helped that evening had a sponsor.

I couldn’t sleep that night. I remembered my sister’s anointing prayer for me during our Bible study the previous Sunday. It was a declaration prayer for the year 2023. I read it and recited it repeatedly until I fell asleep. It says, “The favors of the Lord are upon you; you will always excel in everything that you do because you are the beloved of the Father, in Jesus’ name.” The verse she quoted for me was Isaiah 40:31 (NIV), “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” “They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and will not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.”

I came to realize that the presence of the

two ICT personnel who joined the FAWU event was, in fact, God’s favor. God gave them wisdom so that they could help me. The comforting comments I heard from everyone at that time and even after the incident significantly lessened the burden I was carrying, as if God were speaking to me and telling me to relax because He has everything under control. No one said anything bad; rather, they were more concerned for my health and condition.

My colleague told me the next day that the message in the Misa de Gallo that morning was that everything happens for a reason, whether good or bad. So, avoid dwelling on it; instead, move on while keeping in mind the lessons it has helped us learn. By doing so, we will grow stronger and wiser every day.

When I came home, I looked for the meaning of Isaiah 40:31, and this verse tells me that “hoping in the Lord” is believing that the power He has promised will enable me to overcome life’s obstacles and distractions. It also entails having faith in God. Faith helps me be prepared when He speaks to me. Then I will be patient when He asks me to wait and expect Him to fulfill the promises found in His Word.

I want to thank my colleagues who were with me in the hotel for their unselfish time, efforts, and expertise to help me in the best way they can. Thank you, FAWU officers and board, for your kind words, generosity and consideration for me. Truly, when God acts, His favor usually follows. When we make Him the first priority in our lives, He will lavish us with His goodness!

ADSP VP Marylourd F. Rabena Joins AVEP 2022 Academic Visit and Exchange Program in Chulalongkorn University Thailand

by Marjorie C. Quieng-Flores

Marylourd F. Rabena, the Internal Vice President of the Association of Dentistry Students in the Philippines,  was among the 32 participants who passed the rigorous selection process for the 2022 Academic Visit and Exchange Program in Chulalongkorn University — the No. 1 University in Thailand and the World’s Top 16.

Held last January 3-7, 2023, the Academic Visit & Exchange Program is an exchange program for undergraduate dentistry students. It aims to build connections among dental students worldwide by providing enriching activities such

as clinical exchange, academic visit, cultural exchange, lectures, and city tour.

The faculty tour in the university includes Thai Dental History Exploration in Vach Vidyavaddhana Museum, the Human Body Museum which is the first in Southeast Asia to display the human bodies through the plastination technique, the Dental Simulation Lab which is a high technical 3D digital dentistry for preclinical student practice, and the Dental Innovation Foundation Tour under Royal Patronage.

The clinical visit includes observing local student clinics at Chulalongkorn University.

Associate Professors Atipan Pimkhaokham and Thantrira Porntaveetus gave the lectures on “How digital technology helps improve the implant surgical skill” and “Dentistry in the world of personalized medicine,” respectively.

The city tour includes a visit to the Royal Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Museum Siam, Icon Siam, and Jodd Fair.

The AVEP 2022 culminated with a cultural exchange activity and farewell party.

TOWARDS A RESEARCH-BASED FUTURE: SciTech Spearheads 2022 Undergraduate Research Fete

by Dave M. Mustacisa

The CEU School of Science and Technology, through the unselfish direction of the SciTech Student Council and their Adviser, Ms. Eden Joy Alata, commenced with the timely research festival entitled “FutURe Forward: Research and Resiliency Towards Sustainability.” This event was initiated with the goal of enabling SciTech Escolarians in improvising various researchbased discoveries that will offer amazing benefits to the Filipino in line with the goal of achieving realistic resiliency and sustainable means of living.

Even if the event was done during the ongoing public health crisis, the virtual research festival was attended by various undergraduate students coming from the said college, as well as with key officials of Centro Escolar University – Manila campus. The participants were welcomed by SciTech’s Head of the Biology Department, Dr. Alicia Yu and even more highlighted with the inspirational message of the Vice President for Research and Evaluation, none other than Dr. Erna V. Yabut, who reminded everyone that in order to serve multitudes of fellow countrymen, it is essential

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The 1st General Assembly After Rebranding

by Mary Grace P. Tiu and Elmer Jr. M. Miguel

The Global Society of Philippine Nurse Researchers, Inc. (GSPNRI) - CEU Cell held its 1st General Assembly last December 3, 2022. Formerly known as Philippine Nursing Research Society (PNRS), it rebranded as the mother organization not long ago. Being the only accredited student college-based organization of CEU Manila’s School of Nursing (SON), GSPNRI continues to deliver high quality webinars with distinguished guest speakers that will benefit the nursing students as they are able to gain more learnings outside the classroom. The theme for this school year is “Global Competitiveness in the New Normal Series,” a fitting topic as the world is transitioning to a new definition of normal.

The guest speaker was Dr. Josephine De Leon, the adviser of the said organization and the coordinator for SON’s community and research. Her lecture was about writing a publishable article, a timely subject matter as the level 4 nursing students were on their journey in completing their research while the level 3 nursing students were beginning to think of research proposals. Dr. De Leon touched on how to create

exemplary research, discussed the ethics in publication, and gave tips on doing research. Having research as the main topic of the 1st general assembly was suitable as the world constantly faces emerging illnesses.

After the talk, the president of the GSPNRI - CEU Cell presented the activities of the organization for the school year that include the conference of the mother organization, an undergraduate research competition and webinars with topics on psychiatric nursing, cancer management, public health nursing, and the like. At the latter part of the

program, the newly appointed officers were introduced to the organization members.

With a total of 278 members, the GSPNRI - CEU Cell is a community of nursing students who strive towards excellence in all endeavors. Its undertakings are in line with the university’s Expected Graduate Attributes (CEEGA) of being a lifelong learner and a competent and productive professional. GSPNRI - CEU Cell will continue to be a model organization and set an example for others.

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2023

by Kevin Michael E. Torio

On the 15th day of August 2022, the Optometry Student Council (OSC) conducted their annual freshmen orientation not only for the freshmen to enjoy, but also for other students. During the online event, students got to know the School of Optometry faculty and staff, as well as the administrative council of the university. Moreover, students learned the rules and regulations when in the school premises. Aside from these, fun activities such as the “Add to Cart” game where students guessed the prices of the flashed items and “Can U See It?” game where they had to find words which

correspond to the hints of the game masters. There were also fun videos flashed during the event where the new officers of the Optometry Student Council danced to the song “Left and Right” by Charlie Puth feat Jungkook of BTS. There was also a campus tour which was headed by Ms. Jessica Marie N. Gagui, OSC assistant P.R.O. and Ms. Francheska Maxxine P. Flores, OSC P.R.O. The event

ended with a photo opportunity where the students who attended the morning onsite event of USC smiled together with the attendees present in the Zoom Meeting.

by the university like special books for special occasions, the student organ, the Scholar. I was surprised that they have copies of those that were published during my student days.

I can say that our library is not only a resource of scientific publications, it is also a repository of CEU’s history and culture.  Just like other libraries, ours will play a vital role to the nation by preserving cultural heritage. When the entire library is renovated, the modern will exist alongside the traditional, a symbol that we are leaping to the future as we continue to innovate our age-old competencies in teaching, learning and in operating our University.

We still have a long way to go, but we are looking forward to a more innovative collection management, application of IoT (Internet of Things) and user engagement such as augmented reality and AI (Artificial Intelligence).

As I mentioned a while ago, this library encourages critical thinking as well as improve communication. I would like to mention this very beautiful mural that we have at my back.  Staring at it will teach us something.  First, what is this flower, what is this plant? The moment you learn its name, I know many will be curious to google it.

This is the katmon plant scientifically known as Dillenia philippinensis, a plant endemic in the Philippines which conservation status is near threatened (NT) based on IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature).  Due to its conservation status, several years ago, our University President decided to plant this tree at our CEU Malolos campus.  Currently, we have five trees standing tall, firm and blooming with the whitest flower of all.  The mural’s picture was taken from the katmon trees in CEU Malolos taken by no less than Dr. Padolina who has also developed her passion in nature photography.

At the same time, we learned that there are also many katmon trees growing in the province of Bulacan. This tree grows in low to medium altitude so no wonder that it does not survive in the cold climate of the uplands.

Please indulge the botanist in me and allow me to further describe the plant. Its leaves are leathery, shining, ovulate, elliptic about twelve to twenty five centimeters long and coarsely toothed at the margins. The flowers are white, large and snowy and about fifteen centimeter in diameter with reddish pistils and stamens.  The fruits which are edible

are rounded about six to eight centimeters in diameter with large fleshy sepals tightly enclosing the true fruit.  The flavor of the fruit is sour similar to sour green apple so according to the people in CEU Malolos, this can be used to give the sour flavor of sinigang. It was also known that the fruit can be made into jams and even sauces. It also has a medicinal value that if the fruit acid is mixed with sugar, it can be used to cure cough.  I also read that there is a red dye that can be obtained from the bark which is perhaps tannin so it may also have antibacterial property.

And the last trivia, you know where else you can find the flower of katmon? It can be found on the 25 centavo coin.

But why katmon for the mural? If what I mentioned is not enough, let me tell you that CEU wants to promote the katmon tree for urban greening (a good candidate, given its beautiful flower and fruits), and ultimately improve its conservation status.  Last Sunday, I heard from the speaker of the CEU Science Club, former Representative Teddy Baguilat, Jr., that this is also a threatened species in the Sierra Madre, especially if the Kaliwa Dam project will push through. According to Haribon, the Kaliwa Dam project will cause irreversible damage to the environment.

And if nothing else, the green color of the mural will help relax our eyes after reading pages of books or reading from the computer.

At this point, I would like to express my greatest appreciation to the people who made the renovation of this library possible. First, our Board of Directors who approved the budget for this renovation, our University President who is always on top of everything especially when it comes to priorities in academics and improving the welfare of the students, our designer and my good friend, Ms. Marita Ramos, who has a simple but elegant taste, Architect Red, and the engineers including Engr. Ronie, Mr. Cesar Tan who helped us

conceptualize the design and implement the plans, and of course our students and faculty members who serve as our inspiration to do better for teaching and learning. Finally, big thanks to our front liners in the library, and the people behind the scenes, our librarians led by the University librarian and Head of the Library Department, Mrs. Sally Arlante.

Jorge Borges once said “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of a Library.” I would like you to look at the Library in a different way, and see it as a place where you can discover many things, a place where you can get ideas, a place where you think, create, communicate and collaborate.  Please consider the library as a place with many great possibilities.

And finally,

Quoting the novelist and producer Sidney Sheldon, “Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore, achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life.”

With this, I thank you all for coming and watch as we uncover the new CDL 2nd floor library and ask for God’s grace and mercy as we continue to educate the mind and soul, as our founders enjoined us, to ensure that ciencia y virtud is passed on from generation to generation.

Thank you very much and let us all have a great day.

At this point, I would like to ask our University President and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Ma. Cristina D. Padolina to do the cutting of the ribbon,  which is a symbol of  a fresh start - a fresh start to many things.

Immediately after that follows the blessing to be officiated by our University Chaplain, Fr. Rindo Anthony Karipai, CM.  The blessing allows us to invite God into this learning space and for Him to bless those who frequent this place.

The Story of the Renovated Library from page 4

“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of a Library.”

Ang inyong lingkod

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in Science Education. Thank you for your full support of my active participation in national and international conferences representing CEU and my dynamic involvement in different professional organizations where I became an officer in different capacities. Thank you for all the work benefits shared to all CEU employees including me, especially in allowing me to send my nieces and nephew to finish college in CEU.

In my 41 years of administrative work, I have learned the following and would like to share them with you

Write down and organize your work separately whether as the head of the family, committee chair/ member, teacher, staff, dean, administrator and officer of a professional organization and be sure you accomplish each of the tasks on time.

Observe the cycle time in everything you do. Do not be the reason for any transaction delay. Don’t give others an opportunity to complain about you and the system.

Understand each of your staff so you will know how to support, train and work with them harmoniously. Help them make a career path for themselves.

Eat and enjoy with your faculty and staff as a way of saying thank you and celebrating small and big successful events and activities to strengthen work relationships.

Think ahead at least by one year so all activities will go on smoothly and successfully.

Review your process yearly to improve them further so you can provide timely and relevant information and services.

Always benchmark to improve the campus operations, processes, facilities, services, and programs to delight the clients (students, staff, faculty, alumni, partners).

Make teaching and learning a very nice experience for your students. Train and prepare them well to be practice ready. Serve them well and promptly because they will be the best promoters of our institution.

Choose your faculty and staff, and train them well. Then, help them to grow personally, professionally, and financially.

Do not just memorize the CEU core values; practice them, and implement them so you can make a big difference in the lives of many people.

the end, it is not how much material things and property we have acquired, but howmuch we have shared to others. It is not how many awards we received but how many people have become successful in their life because of us. Live life with love, joy, and stay humble.

Having served CEU for 45 years 12 hours a day, seven days a week, it is time to enjoy my life fully and have fun, to do things I have been wanting to do and to travel to different safe and beautiful places. This

means, I will enjoy watching movies on Netflix, TV shows on HGTV, Asian Food Channel, AXN, Metro and TLC channels. Moreover, I will also enjoy cooking and eating healthy foods and have group chats with my family, relatives, friends and alumni on facebook and messenger. You will always be in my daily prayers. I thank God for every blessing, challenge and opportunities I have experienced in my life.

To my co-awardees, congratulations to all of you. Thank you for your dedication, commitment and love for your work at CEU. Continue to be the service and loyalty model for CEU and contribute continuously for its growth.

I will always treasure in my heart, my personal encounter with each and every one of you specially the administrative council group headed by our beloved, incomparable and very devoted President, Dr Maria Cristina D. Padolina.

Mabuhay ang Centro Escolar University!!!

Sending you all my warmest love, hugs and kisses

Ang inyong lingkod, Olivia Limuaco, nagbibigay pugay sa inyong lahat, at sa mga nakatrabaho ko. Maraming salamat po sa 45 years of friendship, support, and opportunities.

To God be the glory.

Magandang umaga po sa inyong lahat.

CEU Stages the 20th QUALITY AWARDS DAY

Every year, Centro Escolar University stages one of its momentous traditions, the Quality Awards Day to honor teaching and non-teaching employees who have notably served the University with excellence.

After two years of a limited number of people in gatherings, the 20th Quality Awards Day was finally staged live on November 17, 2022 at the CEU Librada Avelino Auditorium from 8-12 noon.

Best Quality Circle, Best IQA Sub-Team, CEU STARS, Research of the Year, Non-Teaching Employees of the Year (Supervisory and Non-Supervisory) and Teacher of the Year.

The nominees and entries were selected and facilitated by the search committees following the guidelines and qualifications set for each of the categories. The following led each of the search committees: Dr. Rommel N. Jotic and Mr. Frances M. Trinidad as chair and co-chair for Quality Circle Committee respectively, Dr. Eliza B. Ayo and Mrs. Maricel F. Garcia for Best IQA Sub-Team Committee, Dr. Maria Corazon L. Andoy and Mrs. Leanne Marie D. Reyes for CEU STARS Committee, Dr. Josephine de Leon and Dr. Shirley S. Wong for Research Committee, Mrs. Penelope Ann F. Sampana and Mrs. Cynthia SD. Sarmiento for Non-Teaching Employees of the Year, and Dr. Josan D. Tamayo and Dr. Maria Donabelle U. Dean for the Teacher of the Year Committee.

Mr. Angelito Ayran, Jr. was the chair and program director of the Program and Visual Committee and was co-chaired by Dr. Ma. Eleanor C. Espinas and Atty. Eduard M. Riparip who were also the two emcees of the program. Mr. Pilipino Ramos chaired the Invitation Committee and was co-chaired by Mr. Roy Raian Joson; Mrs. Regina A. Jazul and Mrs. Angeline G. Carreon chaired and cochaired respectively the Plaques, Trophy, Medal, and Certificates Committee; Dr. Ma. Eleanor C. Espinas and Ms. Gelli G. Esguerra for the Publicity Committee; Mrs. Maricar A. Veranga and Dr. Shella Marie Ignacio for the Food Committee; Dr. Sofia Magdalena N. Robles and Mr. Banjo C. Serrano for Liturgy Committee; Dr. Cresencia M. Santos and Mr. Banjo C. Serrano for the Physical

TOWARDS A RESEARCH-BASED FUTURE from page 19

for an Escolarian to be well-equipped with the ways and means of research.

In addition, Dr. Teresa R. Perez, the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, also graced the scholarly occasion.

During the course of the said event, each undergraduate research presentation was carefully checked and cross-examined by a panel of top-caliber professors of SciTech, headed by its dean, Dr. Julieta Z. Dungca. One of the accentuated presentations showed was the experimental setup that used peeled extracts of lanzones as an alternative repellant for adult mosquitoes.

Winners are the following:

Best Oral Presentation: How’s our Teachers?

A Study on the COVID-19 Stress and Psychological Well-Being as College Teachers

Researchers: Aivea Faith L. Gutierrez, Alleiandra Deine C. Gorumba, Gabriella

A. Macatangay, John Rene C. Brecia, and

The Teacher of the Year – MRS. JOAN ADRIANO, School of Science and Technology

Research of the Year – MS. ANA MARIE RUBENICIA, School of Pharmacy faculty “Intraocular Pressure Reduction Effect of 0.005% Latanoprost Eye Drops in a Hyaluronic Acid-Chitosan”

The Non-Teaching Employee of the Year (Non-Supervisory) – MR. ANGELO REYES of CEU Malolos Teaching and Learning Technology Section

Non-Teaching Employee of the Year (Supervisory) – MRS. LEANNE MARIE REYES of CEU Malolos Student Affairs Section

Best Quality Circle – SRMD Quality Circle MR. BENJO R. DE GUZMAN, MS. MARY ANGELA M. COMBINE, MR. REYMART C. BOLASOC, and MS. CLARENCE D. BAUTISTA

The Best IQA Sub-Team – Team E with DR. CRESENCIA SANTOS and DR. PENUEL DAVID

CEU STARS Best Entries – MS. FRANCES SOPHIA BANDIOLA and MS. INDIA VERONICA.

Sampaguita Award – DR. MA. FLORDELIZA ANASTACIO

Arrangement and Stage Décor Committee; Mrs. Ma. Marietta C. Alvarez and Dr. Dorothea Dela Cruz for the Souvenir Program Committee; Mrs. Rosemarie N. Aramburo and Dr. Eleanor C. Reyes for the Registration and Evaluation; Ms. Jesusa Laurio and Dr. Concepcion Anda for the Exhibit Committee; Mrs. Rosemarie N. Aramburo, Chair and Dr. Eleanor C. Reyes, Co-Chair, Registration and Evaluation; Dr. Teresita S. Mijares, Chair and Mr. Noel Aguilar, Co-Chair, Technical and Documentation Committee. This much-awaited event is led by the Overall Chair, Dr. Maria Flordeliza Anastacio, Vice President for CEU Malolos and Overall Co-Chair, Dr. Maria Dinna Aviñante, Officer-In-Charge, College of Accountancy, Management and Technology, CEU Malolos with Dr. Erna Yabut, Vice President for Research and Evaluation and Mr. Jericho Orlina, Assistant Vice President for Business Affairs as consultants.

Weinbergh Criswell DP. Eglorianin

1st Runner Up: Rice Washing Starch for Biodegradable Film: A Possible Solution to Plastic Pollution

Researcher: Dan Adrian N. Pahilaga

2nd Runner Up: Academic Motivation and Learning Styles on Student Satisfaction of Selected Students

Researchers: Cristen Ivy B. Marcelo, Dimples B. Volante, Emunah Chellu F. Ramos, Juniel Rovi I. Ilagan, Lovely Maria Fellen J. Ilon, Roslyn Myan C. Calalan, and Sandy Y. Rumaguera.

The virtual occasion was brought to a close by the presentation of the newly elected officers of the SciTech Student Council and through the words of Dr. Eliza B. Ayo, the Department Head for Computer Education. It is expected that in the succeeding years, more research-related SciTech events will come to showcase bright ideas for the advancement of the Filipino.

BEST IQA SUB-TEAM TEAM E WITH DR. CRESENCIA SANTOS AND DR. PENUEL DAVID

BEST QUALITY CIRCLE - MR. BENJO R. DE GUZMAN, MS. MARY ANGELA M. COMBINE, MR. REYMART C. BOLASOC, AND MS. CLARENCE D. BAUTISTA

CEU STARS - INDIA VERONICA NT (NON-SUPERVISORY) - MR. ANGELO REYES

SAMPAGUITA AWARD - DR. MA. FLORDELIZA ANASTACIO RESEARCH OF THE YEAR - MS. ANA MARIE RUBENICIA

CEU STARS -MS. FRANCES SOPHIA BANDIOLA

NT (SUPERVISORY) - MRS. LEANNE MARIE REYES TEACHER OF THE YEAR - MRS. JOAN ADRIANO