Ciencia y Virtud Graduation Supplement ('19-'20)

CIENCIA Y VIRTUD

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY www.ceu.edu.ph

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ABOUT CEU

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

2019-2020 GRADUATION SUPPLEMENT Ciencia y Virtud is published three-times in a school year by the University Publications of Centro Escolar University.

CIENCIA Y VIRTUD

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY www.ceu.edu.ph

110 th

Graduation Supplement 2019-2020

Commencement Exercises

CEU Manila • CEU Makati • CEU Malolos

ABOUT THE COVER Commencement Speakers of the 110th CEU Virtual Commencement Exercises

With four campuses and over 50 academic programs, CEU has gone far beyond its founders’ vision, laying claim to the distinction as the only higher education institution to have the following array of 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 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.

EDITORIAL BOARD Dr. Erna V. Yabut Consultant Dr. Rosana D. Lucero Editor-in-Chief Ms. Giana Atienza Associate Editor Ms. Gelli Esguerra Ms. Giana Atienza Photographers Ms. Jessica Bravo Art Director Contributors Ms. Gelli Esguerra, Mr. Nikko Lim, Dr. Rowell Antonio, Prof. Roy Raian Joson, Mr. Eduard M. Riparip, Ms. Loraine Angelie C. Bermas, Mrs. Rowena Pablico, Ms. Sophia Faith Jireh B. Campana, Ms. Lyca Athalee S. Dizon, Mr. Regemme A. Bernales, Jr., Dr. Ma. Cristina D. Padolina, Dr. Olivia M. Limuaco, Dr. Rosana D. Lucero Acknowledgements Dr. Charito M. Bermido, Dr. Cecilia D. Santiago, Dr. Maria Corazon Andoy, Dr. Eleonor C. Espinas, Mr. Ivan Perry Mercado, Mr. Jerric Allen Anatalio, Dr. Rhoda C. Aguilar, Mrs. Alma Villaluna, Engr. Jennifer Santos, Mr. Ric Zavier Mojica, Mr. Reysan Cosas, Office of the University Registrar, Phildiz, Marketing Communications Department, Teaching and Learning Technology Department

MISSION It is committed to: • Provide a rich and stimulating learning environment to prepare students to become productive, innovative and value-driven 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 wellbeing 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

CEU COMPUTER ENGINEERING STUDENTS WIN BEST RESEARCH PAPER IN INNOVATUS 2019

by Gelli Esguerra

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entro Escolar University School of Science and Technology Computer Engineering students’ research entitled, “Automated Plant Watering System Mr. Rommel H. Deocaris, event organizer; Justine Earl Fernandez, Joshua Estrella, Lil Samuelle Marcelo, Dranreb Bobis, Earl James Santos; and Mr. Cyrus Paolo M. Buenafe, the progam director of the Department Using Sustainable Energy” was of Information Science and Technology hailed the Best Research Paper With the theme, “Emerging Escolarian students Justine Earl during the INNOVATUS 2019 4th International Research Conference Information Technology Trends Fernandez, Joshua Estrella, Lil held at the University of Asia and in Asia and the Pacific,” the said Samuelle Marcelo, Dranreb Bobis the Pacific on November 20, 2019. study was presented by fifth year and Earl James Santos.

CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY TOPS THE AUGUST 2019 PHARMACY LICENSURE EXAMINATION

by Nikko Lim

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he Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy (PRBP) administered the licensure examination for pharmacists in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga last August 2019. After three working days from the two-day examination, PRC announced that 3,097 takers successfully hurdled out of 4,455 examinees. Four hundred seventyseven (477) of which are from CEU Manila, Makati and Malolos.

CEU School of Pharmacy Manila students namely Justin Dave M. Manantan (with a rating of 90.13%) and Nikko T. Lim (90.12%) landed on the 8th and 9th places, respectively.

In addition, CEU School of Pharmacy Manila ranked

Justin Dave B. Manantan

Nikko T. Lim

7th place among the Top Performing Schools and CEU Makati ranked 9th place.

CEU SOP is truly factual to its vision of being the top provider of competent and legally qualified registered pharmacists in the country.

CEU GRAD LANDS 10TH IN DECEMBER 2019 DENTIST LICENSURE EXAM

by Gelli Esguerra

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Marjorie Orlando

entro Escolar University Makati Dentistry student ranked 10th place in the December 2019 Dentist Licensure Exam results released by the Professional and Regulation Commission (PRC).

Marjorie Orlando aced the examination with an excellent passing rate of 81.27%.

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The CEU School of Dentistry headed by Dr. Pearly Lim with Dr. Maria Wanda Martinez, Acting Dentistry Program Head for CEU Makati, and Dr. Shirley Wong, Dentistry Program Head for CEU Malolos consistently produce topnotchers.

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ACCOUNTANCY STUDENTS WON 1ST RUNNER-UP IN PCCI-BIDA

by Rowell Antonio and Roy Raian Joson

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entro Escolar University School of Accountancy and Management students landed 1st Runner-Up in the recent Philippine Chamber of Commerce and IndustryBusiness Idea and Development Award (PCCI-BIDA) 2019, Technology Category on September 27, 2019 at the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Plaza.

Fifth year Accountancy students Craig Julian Patalagsa, Judicarlo Magno Ulep and Ryan Alexis Nigen Ngo presented their business plan on “The Manufacture of Electric Extension Cord with Digital Timer in the City of Manila”. It is basically a creation of an extension cord with countdown timer which can help prevent overcharging of gadgets.

The team received the support of the School of Accountancy and Management headed by Dr. Rosemarie So, Dr. Rowel Antonio as the team’s business plan adviser, and Prof. Roy Raian Joson as class adviser.

Prof. Roy Raian Joson, Judicarlo Magno Ulep, Ryan Alexis Nigen Ngo, Craig Julian Patalagsa, and Dr. Rowel Antonio

The mission of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is to develop and promote creative Filipino entrepreneurs among students through innovative business concepts and strategies.

SAM STUDENTS, FINALIST IN MONSOONSIM ENTERPRISE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMPETITION (MERMC)

by Roy Raian Joson and Rowell Antonio

Prof. Roy Raian Joson, Judicarlo Magno Ulep, Ryan Alexis Nigen Ngo, Noel Bajada Jr., Julian Craig Patalagsa and Angela Erilla

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raduating Accountancy students of School of Accountancy and Management, Angela Erilla, Noel Bajada, Ryan Ngo, Craig Julian Patalagsa and Judicarlo Magno Ulep participated in the 5th Annual Monsoon SIM Enterprise Resource Management Competition (MERMC). They were joined by their adviser, Prof. Roy Joson in the 1st International Grand Final Hong Kong 2019 held in Hong Kong last August 10 & 11 at Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

The MonsoonSIM Enterprise Resource Management Competition is a business strategy competition participated by 32 teams from different universities in Australia and Southeast Asia. The participating universities include Deaking University (DU, Australia), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), The Hong Kong University School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), University of Indonesia (UI), University of Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR, Malaysia), Kasetsart University (KU, Thailand), Far Eastern University

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(FEU, Philippines) among others.

MonsoonSIM is a business simulation platform which aims to provide unique experiential learning and pedagogical platform for business studies. It brings together close to three hundred business concepts applicable to trading, distribution, eCommerce, manufacturing and service business to simulate a business environment.

MonsoonSIM combines simulation and gamification to catch the attention of students and provide an interactive learning platform. Under the MonsoonSIM platform, students are grouped into teams who will compete with each other in the simulated business environment. It is as if they are managing their own businesses under heavy competition; the loss of one team can be the gain of another team. In the process, the students need to apply their knowledge on the different business concepts to formulate strategies and achieve competitive advantage. They need to effectively manage the different business functions such as in the area of Finance, HR, Sales, Purchasing, etc. to achieve success. Several key performance indicators such as market share, net income, asset utilization, sales, delinquent payouts, etc. can be used to measure the performance of each team and determine the winning team.

Our students were able to pass in the National Competition and ranked 15th out of the 32 participants in the International Grand Finals of the MonsoonSIM Enterprise Resource Management Competition (MERMC) held in Hongkong last August 10-11, 2019 despite the fact that we haven’t integrated MonsoonSIM in our curriculum yet.

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CEU LAW OFFICE OF THE LEGAL AID WINS CASES IN COURTS

by Eduard M. Riparip, J.D.

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taying true to its commitment to providing sound legal advice to indigent clients, the CEU School of Law and Jurisprudence – Office of the Legal Aid (OLA) has consistently won different criminal cases it handles in several courts in Metro Manila.

CEU OLA, represented by Junior and Senior Law interns, received three consecutive judgments of acquittal of its clients.

On June 9, 2020, Presiding Judge Nino Delvin Embuscado of the Makati Metropolitan Trial Court (MeTC) Branch 66 dismissed its client’s case for less serious physical injuries for the failure of the prosecution to present sufficient evidence to sustain the charges against the client-defendant.

Last February 4, 2020, the parties had entered into a compromise agreement on the civil aspect of the case.

The Senior interns who handled the said case were Haydee Co, Shelomith Paddayuman, George Rasalan, and Christian Sorongon, who were assisted

by Dan Alden Contreras, Sharmaine Ampatuan, Davin-Dan Montecillo, Jay Dedicatoria, Cholo Ramiro Rey, Carlo Alfonso, and Cyrom Caboteja, the Junior interns. The CEU Legal Aid Team in this case was supervised by Atty. Kimberly Anne Lorenzo.

Meanwhile, on February 14, 2020,

CEU-OLA achieved another legal victory as its client-defendant was acquitted of grave slander. Presiding Judge Nino Delvin Embuscado of the Makati Metropolitan Trial Court (MeTC) Branch 66 handed down the decision.

Present during the hearing were the supervising lawyer, Atty. Eljun Rico, Senior law interns Fritz Frances Danielle O. Madamba, Emmanuel Neil Jonathan VII M. Plan, Edmund Christian S. Altuna, and Renee Britania, and Junior law intern Greg Tinio.

For the third time in a row, another client-defendant of the CEU Legal Aid was absolved from violation of Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Law. Presiding Judge Cleto R. Villacorta III of the Regional Trial Court Branch 229 in Quezon City promulgated the decision to acquit the client on January 20, 2020. This legal battle was led by Senior interns Mark Ivan E. Picardal and Angela Marie A. Almalbis together with their Supervising Lawyer Atty. Mikee Victoriano.

The CEU Office of the Legal Aid is currently spearheaded by Atty.

Antonio Ceasar Manila as its Director.

The Senior law interns who handled the cases were students of Clinical

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Legal Education, a subject required by the Supreme Court (SC). All cases are free of charge in compliance with the Revised Law Student Practice Rule promulgated by the SC, which aims “to ensure access to justice of the marginalized sectors, to enhance learning opportunities of law students, to instill among them the value of legal professional social responsibility, and to prepare them for the practice of law.”

CEU LAW OFFICE OF THE LEGAL AID INKS MOA WITH MENTAL HEALTH GROUP

by Eduard M. Riparip, J.D.

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elieving that good mental health is one of the keys to survive law school, the CEU School of Law and Jurisprudence – Office of the Legal Aid (OLA) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Youth for Mental Health Coalition (YFMHC), a group of student organizations and youth advocates that aims to increase the Filipino youth’s awareness on mental health, on February 15, 2020 at the CEU Office of the Legal Aid, CEU

Gil Puyat Campus.

The MOA includes the conduct of different activities such as seminars and fora that explain the importance of mental health in law school and promote mental well-being for all CEU Law students.

Established in 2016, the Youth for Mental Health Coalition recognizes the need for improved mental health services and increased awareness for mental health among Filipinos.

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It also devises strategies to improve the mental health situation in the Philippines.

The group was one of the lobbyists for the passage of the mental health bill, which was enacted in 2018 known as ‘Mental Health Act.’ Present during the signing were Dr. Raymond John Naguit, National Chairperson of YFMHC, Atty. Antonio Ceasar Manila, CEU-OLA Director, and the Senior law interns.

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ESCOLARIAN LEADERS IN PAMET USA

by Rowena Pablico

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hristian and I joined PAMETUSA, Inc. as reviewees for the California State Board Exams in 2002. We became active as officers in 2016. I was the Recording Secretary in the Southern California Chapter.

Christian and I became part of the formation of the Central California Chapter in 2019. I am its recording secretary.

Some of the senior past presidents considered me as a newbie with no experience, thus, supported the NY candidate, because I never sat as officer in the national level. But I strongly believe that I can lead this organization forward and I have the commitment to serve so I pursued the candidacy for President-elect. As I mentioned in one of my campaign videos, “Leadership is a choice to serve even without a formal rank,” a quote from Simon Sinek, we don’t need to put title in every accomplishment we do, nor do we need to have a rank to become a leader.

I contribute, I work, I deliver because my passion is to serve, with or without a title. It was very emotional, yet sweet victory for Christian and I. PAMET-USA, Inc. held its 17th

Christian Pablico

Biennial National Convention and 32nd Founding Anniversary on September 25 and 26, 2020. This was our very first virtual convention.

It was participated by all chapters across the nation. Currently we have a total 19 active chapters and about 500 members. During this event, the election of new sets of officers for 2020 to 2022 took place. Christian Pablico, my husband and also an Escolarian, was elected 2nd Vice-President, and I was elected as President-Elect. I competed against a representative who happened to be a 2-term president of

Rowena “Boots” Pablico

New York Chapter. It was a very tight and tough competition. Christian, also an Escolarian, is currently the Administrative Laboratory Director of West Anaheim Medical Center, Anaheim, California.

In 2022, I will sit as National President of PAMET-USA, Inc. Right now, I will be in training with the current President who was inducted during the convention.

I hope next year, we can go home and visit CEU. We are so proud to bring pride to our university, Centro Escolar.

CEU FACULTY WINS IN PAMET RESEARCH FORUM

by Gelli Esguerra

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entro Escolar University School of Medical Technology Assistant to the Dean for Student Affairs, Dr. Ma. Cristina SJ Liwanag placed 2nd for her research titled “Occurrence of Cockroach-borne ESBL Producing Pathogen Along Recto, Manila” in the 55th Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET) National Annual Convention Research Forum held at the Philippine International Convention in Pasay, City on December 4, 2019.

Dr. Merlyn Cruz, Dr. Supachai Basit, Dr. Ma. Cristina Liwanag, Mr. Ronaldo Puno (PAMET President), and Dr. Razel Kawano

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Dr. Liwanag’s research paper was one of the seven researches chosen among other submitted researches by registered medical technologists and members of the academe throughout the country.

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ho is Rowena “Boots” Legislative symposium in Washington DC for advocacy of the laboratory Pablico? profession.

Graduated BS Medical Technology in 1989 from Centro Escolar University, Why Vote “Boots” for President Elect?

Manila Philippines 2002-2012 – CLS (Kaiser Permanente) 2012-2013 – Point of Care Coordinator (Kaiser Permanente) 2013- Present – Area Laboratory Manager (Kaiser Permanente) She manages 5 Medical Office Laboratories with 1 Testing Laboratory that support Urgent Care services.

One word: PLATFORM. She is the clear choice to lead as the only candidate with a “Clear and Straightforward” Platform for the organization. PAMET USA also needs a fresh voice to represent the future, with unparalleled passion to lead. She has been working behind the scenes making valuable contributions to the local PAMET Chapters (Southern California and Central California) and to PAMET USA Inc. The 5 Point “Boots” Agenda

send nominees to run for higher office, because they don’t have the number of voters to win. The electoral voting system will put them in equal chance as those coming from a bigger chapter.

She received recognition for leading 1. Continued Strong Leadership her team win the People Pulse High Achievement Award. She is Team The founders and Past Presidents Focused and goal oriented. She of our organization have worked 4.

Advocacy for Medical believes that people drive the success hard to bring PAMETUSA to Technology Students and the of an organization. where it is right now. We need a Profession Leader who will make sure that Contributions to PAMET USA Inc the effective programs will be In California, there is a huge sustained and implemented that shortage of Clinical Lab Scientists.

PAMET SoCal Chapter – former will move PAMET USA further.

Yet, there are hundreds of students recording secretary who have graduated but are not Lecturer in CLS review class, website 2.

Enhance Engagement For able to get internship due to lack and social media maintenance Membership Growth of facilities to accommodate

them.

PAMET Central California Chapter If I get elected, we will implement – one of the founding officers the “adopt and share” program. I personally sent out letters (Rec. Secretary), Social Media Dito po,ang mga chapter ay to legislators, city mayors and maintenance/update, participated in magkakaroon ng opportunities to the California Governors blood drive, meet & greet, CAMLT to adopt and share successful regarding this issue. I participate Collaboration, initiated High School practices that will help in in monitoring new laws that will Medical Science Profession Campus membership growth. affect our profession.

Day. 3. Equal Opportunity Electoral 5. Collaboration with Community PAMET USA Inc Voting System and Youth Website & Social Media manager,

launched the PAMET USA website We need to give opportunities to Together we will collaborate e-store and the Q&A for Med Techs, qualified candidates especially with our community for projects lab week events coordinator, PAMET those coming from smaller that will support them and the USA history video, created flyers, chapter like ours, Central youth. And at the same time raise and launched Tulong Kabayan event California. Smaller chapter gets awareness about our profession intimated and discouraged to in social media. Participated at the and our organization.

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CEU ALUMNUS WENT VIRAL FOR HIS GOOD SAMARITAN ACTS

by Gelli Esguerra

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entro Escolar University alumnus Police Corporal Jonjon Nacino gained admiration and praise for his two stories of good deeds which were posted in social media and went viral.

The first post was shared in Facebook by Joshua Basa, a food delivery rider and working student who was approached and scolded

by Nacino for cutting a line during a checkpoint inspection at Espana Boulevard. However, instead of giving Basa a violation ticket, Nacino handed him a $100. The rider refused to accept

Police Corporal Nacino seems to be born a Good Samaritan. Recently he again went viral after a netizen witnessed him bought two pieces of ice drops from an old lady vendor whom he paid P1,000 and did not ask for the change any more. This made the vendor very happy and grateful to the the money, but the police officer police officer. insisted telling him to use it for his Police Corporal Nacino obtained studies. his degree in Bachelor of Science in The food delivery driver Hotel and Restaurant Management in commended Nacino’s kind heart and 2012 at CEU School of Nutrition and generosity which prompted him to Hospitality Management (SNHM). post the incident in social media.

CEU MAKATI COMMUNITY SHARES RESOURCES TO FRONTLINERS

by Olivia M. Limuaco

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any things happened beyond our control in this time of COVID-19 pandemic. There was a need to respond quickly. The first action made was to give assistance to the frontliners of CEU Makati’s partner hospitals such as Makati Medical Center, The Medical City, Philippine General Hospital, Sta. Ana Hospital and Rizal Medical Center. With the help of the CEU Community Outreach, food items such as coffee, biscuits, drinks, noodles, snack packs, cookies, candies, gloves and face masks were distributed to them. Assistance was also provided

to CEU Makati’s frontliners - janitors, security and maintenance personnel stationed at CEU Makati Gil Puyat and Legazpi Village campuses who opted to stay in campus due to the lockdown in their respective areas. Mr. Ritche Davao, Coordinator of the Security Section was in charge of receiving and sharing all the assistance given by the Community Outreach Section (COS) and personal donations from the Makati Coordinating Council (MCC) in the form of cash for their marketing fund, food items such as rice, canned goods, coffee, drinks, water, snack

packs, and fresh vegetables (delivered twice in April). All who stayed inside the University received their salaries from the Bernardo Maintenance and Services (BMS) and Eaglestar Security Agency, while the maintenance personnel received their salaries from the University. Hellos were sent and their conditions checked on a weekly basis. Indeed, it was a great feeling to help others. Helping gave us a sense of responsibility and made us proud that kind deeds made our hearts bigger.

CEU DONATES RELIEF GOODS TO TAAL VICTIMS IN LEMERY BATANGAS

by Gelli Esguerra

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entro Escolar University Community Outreach Department donated relief goods to residents of Lemery, Batangas who have been affected by the recent Taal Volcano eruption on February 1, 2020.

CEU Mass Communication alumna, Batch 1990, Mrs. Charisma Manalo Alilio together with her husband, Mayor Larry Alilio of the municipality of Lemery received boxes of food, clothing, and other goods. They took charge of the distribution to families that needed assistance.

All the assistance provided came from the members of the CEU community through the initiative of Dr. Lolita Pablo, Head of the Community Outreach Department.

She was accompanied by some of the University’s faculty members and non-teaching staff.

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CEU SENIOR LAW STUDENTS CONDUCT FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION, SEMINAR IN PASIG

by Eduard M. Riparip

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s part of the year-end activity of the CEU School of Law and Jurisprudence – Office of the Legal Aid (OLA), senior Escolarian law students organized a free

legal consultation and seminar to citizens and barangay officials of Barangay Kalawaan in Pasig City on December 7, 2019.

The three-hour activity was composed of a

free law seminar on two of the most important laws in the Philippines, which are Republic Act 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004 and Republic Act 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. The participants in the seminar were barangay officials, barangay volunteers, and members of barangay special bodies.

The speakers for RA 9262 were CEUOLA senior interns Fritz Madamba, Jolly Ann Madrideo, Haydee Co, Shelomith Paddayuman, and Mark Ivan Picardal. While the speakers for RA 3019 were Christian Sorongon, Eduard Riparip, Henry Valencia, Paulo Bisnar, and Mary Monnette Zabarte.

While the seminar was on-going, the other interns answered some of the legal queries of the attendees.

This activity was part of their subject, Clinical Legal Education, under the supervision of Atty. Antonio Ceasar Manila, Director of the CEU Office of the Legal Aid.

“QUARANTALK” WITH ESCOLARIANS

by Sophia Faith Jireh B. Campana and Lyca Athalee S. Dizon

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he national government declared suspension of classes in all levels last March 10, 2020 and implemented different levels of community quarantine.

Since, everyone had no idea on when will the COVID-19 pandemic end and when will everything will get back to “normal,” classes were conducted online. There was a shift from face-to- face to online learning. The University Student Council – Makati, in collaboration with the Guidance and Counseling Section of Centro Escolar University – Makati, organized online pre-recorded videos where students can access anytime in the CEU Makati GP and LV FB page and the CEU Makati USC official Facebook page.

The “QuaranTalk” with Escolarians was divided into five topics which aimed to bring hope and light during the pandemic, not just only for the students but also to the members of the CEU community as well. The first talk was shared by CEU-Makati’s Spiritual Adviser, Fr. Brian Tayag. His insights on “Strengthening Faith Amidst Pandemic” reminded everyone that despite everything not going on our way, the Lord is with us, guiding us. The second one was shared by the Coordinator of the Guidance and Counseling Section, Dr. Juana Rosa F. Martinez who gave insightful suggestions and explanations on how the students can still achieve their goals and dreams in the future in this time of crisis. Her topic dwelt on the “Psychological Reactions, Appropriate Responses & What this Pandemic Teaches us in Redisigning Career Goals”. The third one focused on “Mental Health and Remote Learning,” discussed by Ms. Joanne Mae Regaspi, Guidance and Counseling staff who

reminded us that as we continue to face such uncertainty and changes of set-up whether for school or work, it was very important to make a routine to follow and take care of ourselves not just only physically, but also mentally. The fourth one entitled, “Tips on Staying Motivated,” was shared by Mr. Aaron John Aranda who encouraged the community that being unmotivated was okay since all of us were moving at each his/her own pace. He also provided tips on how to think better and for our minds to remember during this pandemic.

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The final episode, “Surviving COVID19 with God’s Love, Mercy and Compassion” was shared by Sr. Elvira Samantilla. She gave tips on how to prevent COVID-19 thru physical health, but also spiritually. She reminded us that the Lord’s grace and mercy was protecting everyone, every day and that He is with His people always.

The talks were very encouraging and motivating which helped everyone in his personal battle and brought light and sparks of hope for a better tomorrow.

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CEU MANILA

A. HONOR STUDENTS

MARAYA MYKA ACEBEDO Doctor of Optometry Magna Cum Laude

PATRICIA MAE MAGBOO Doctor of Optometry Cum Laude

RYAN REYES Ph.D. (SEAS) With Highest Academic Distinction

HONORS AND AWAR

ALVIN JOSEPH D. MAPOY MS Psychology With Highest Academic Distinction

B. SPECIAL AWARDS

SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY The Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists, Inc. Gold Medal for Meritorious Scholastic Performance

ARMIN JOHN M. TAN Doctor of Optometry

LEONA KRIS R. TANTAMCO Doctor of Optometry

SUMATSEN NELSON A. TUNGBABAN Doctor of Optometry

C. RECIPIENTS OF THE LEADERSHIP AWARDS IN CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

ARMIN JOHN M. TAN Doctor of Optometry GOLD

GISELLE R. SHI Doctor of Optometry GOLD

JESUSSA MARIE R. ARCEGA Doctor of Optometry GOLD

SUMATSEN NELSON A. TUNGBABAN Doctor of Optometry GOLD

LEONA KRIS R. TANTAMCO Doctor of Optometry SILVER

CARMELA P. RECTO Doctor of Optometry SILVER

WINNIE JOYCE P. ONG Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering SILVER

DANA ALYSSA D.G. DOMA Doctor of Optometry SILVER

REYANA FLOR D.J. REYES Doctor of Optometry SILVER

GYRTH DENVER MONTERO Bachelor of Science in Nursing SILVER

KRISTINE JAENA B. BAUTISTA Bachelor of Science in Accountancy SILVER

CHELSEA MARIE J. MARQUEZ Bachelor of Science in Accountancy SILVER

MARY SHAYNE R. SATO Doctor of Optometry BRONZE

PATRICIA MAE T. MAGBOO Doctor of Optometry BRONZE

RISALYN L. BIONG Bachelor of Science in Accountancy BRONZE

SHEILA MARIE D. BRITANIA Doctor of Optometry BRONZE

LILIAN MAGDALENE U. SALAS Doctor of Optometry BRONZE

SAPPHIRE L. SEVERO Doctor of Optometry BRONZE

MARIAH JOAN F. CHIONG Doctor of Optometry BRONZE

GERARD PAOLO L. NAYAN JOHN LEMUEL A. ERMITA Doctor of Optometry Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology BRONZE BRONZE

JASMINE MARIVICK G. MATIBAG Doctor of Optometry BRONZE

MARIA LIANA JEAN B. DEANG Doctor of Optometry BRONZE

ANDREA NICOLE C. SARMIENTO Doctor of Optometry BRONZE

FRANCIS RUGAYAN Bachelor of Science in Nursing BRONZE

KEITE KIM S. HERNANDEZ Doctor of Optometry BRONZE

CEU MAKATI

RDEES SY 2019-2020

NESTLEY JELL A. VILLAGONZALO Doctor of Pharmacy High Distinction

JUDE MICKO B. ALIPIT Doctor of Pharmacy Distinction

SAMANTHA MARIE J. ESPESO Doctor of Pharmacy Distinction

A. HONOR STUDENTS

CHERE E. PALMA Doctor of Pharmacy Distinction

YUSSEF KHALID R. ALJALAL Doctor of Pharmacy Distinction

BERNADETTE JOYCE T. BORROMEO Doctor of Pharmacy Distinction

ANGELA MARIE A. ALMALBIS Juris Doctor Valedictorian

IRIAH L. MIROTE Doctor of Pharmacy Distinction

JOLLY ANN L. MADRIDEO Juris Doctor Salutatorian

REGINA MAE VIKTORIA L. CIPRIANO Doctor of Pharmacy Distinction

HEZEL C. SOLANA Juris Doctor First Honorable Mention

B. SPECIAL AWARDS

SCHOOL OF LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE Best Thesis

GEORGE F. RASALAN Juris Doctor

CHRISTIAN D. SORONGAN Juris Doctor

C. RECIPIENTS OF THE LEADERSHIP AWARDS IN CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

PAULINE C. MINGO Doctor of Dental Medicine SILVER

ROSEMARIE LORENZE P. DOMINGO Doctor of Dental Medicine BRONZE

INY UZIEL P. GONZALES Doctor of Dental Medicine BRONZE

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MESSAGE FROM THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT and speak up about societal issues — even

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omp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar is the traditional processional march during graduation programs. You should have been processing to the beat of this march during your graduation which would have been held at the Manila Hotel.

The 2020 graduating class of the Centro Escolar University certainly deserves the pomp of a graduation program. I regret that we are not celebrating together today and enjoying the grand Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel. You must miss the photos you would have taken with classmates and former professors.

But I am sure that even lacking the pomp, your parents, your loved ones, your professors and your Dean are just as jubilant and elated with your achievement. And our warm congratulations to them is no less exuberant and fervent. They have worked hard to nurture you that you may reach your fullest potential.

The lack of pomp because of the limitations brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic is made up by the extraordinariness of the circumstance of your last term in the University and this your graduation program. The 2020 graduating class will always be special and will be recorded so in history books.

You are not just special but privileged.

Privileged because of the additional

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education you receive from the coronavirus and from this time of pandemic. These lessons you would not learn at any other time.

Do not regret what competence you think you missed to develop with the sudden shift of learning mode in your last semester. Instead, value the strengthening of character you gained.

Appreciate the challenges of the conditions forced on us by the pandemic.

Learn from them. Open your mind.

Open your heart. Transform the challenges into opportunities.

You just might be surprised with what you are capable of accomplishing. You may have had no choice in getting immersed in this situation but you have a choice in the response you make. Choose well. Choose wisely.

Value the empathy this virus engenders. The virus teaches us to care. We witness or hear about others who do. We hear about the pizza delivery man who used the tips he got to buy bread that he gave away to those he met along his delivery route. We hear of someone who volunteered to buy the medicines of his neighbors who could not go to the drug store. “Nagbahaybahay ako para makuha ang lista ng mga kailangan nilang bilhin dito sa bayan,” he said. So many stories of kind-hearted folks, stories that must move us to also find opportunities to be kind, to be of service to others, to lighten their load. Or sometimes we ourselves are the objects of kindness and we long for a chance to pay it forward.

We learn that we cannot be unconcerned about the welfare of others. The virus teaches us that if it infects others, that infection may be passed on to us. It teaches us that if we want to be safe, we need to keep others safe as well. It teaches us that in order to reduce our risk in contracting the disease, we must also reduce the risk to others. Google how to protect yourself and you are led to websites that almost invariably says, “Protect yourself and others.”

Let the misery, the suffering, the heartache you see around you sensitize you.

You will be better professionals and persons for it. My prayer is that the empathy that you learn will engender in you the desire to care for others and to get involved for a cause, to work for the greater good, to ponder upon

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after this pandemic. I pray that you will not only speak up but that you will act. Like the time, you encountered someone who was not wearing a mask and you asked that person to wear one or even better that you gave that person a mask so that he can wear one. I hope you will remember what many others had paraphrased from a supposed quote from Edmund Burke that, “All that is necessary for the forces of evil to take root in the world is for enough good men to do nothing.” You are good men and women because you graduated from CEU. Do your part to fight the forces of evil. To paraphrase Emilio Jacinto, igugol mo ang iyong buhay sa malaki at banal na kadahilanan.

Treasure the perseverance this virus stimulates. Someday when you encounter a difficult situation, you will know not to give up. Stand up to this virus. Do not let it beat you. Claim your victory over the despair that it can cause.

Remember also what this pandemic has shown about the essential role of science in solving problems like this pandemic.

This COVID-19 pandemic has brought to our attention how building up a scientific temperament and the cultivation of a scientific culture are critically important to tackling a pandemic of this scale. Remember that science is a reliable arbitrator and a guide to informed decision making.

In your years in CEU, you must have heard many times, the value of the University’s philosophy, Ciencia y Virtud.

Loosely translated, especially for those like you who are about to start their careers or move on to higher levels, Ciencia y Virtud means competence and character. The inseparable combination of both is the mark of a true Escolarian. You need character to use your competence for good. You need competence to put your compassion to action. You need to have both to have a fulfilled and productive life.

As you leave the portals of CEU, virtual portals they maybe at this point, I hope that you will bring this philosophy with you and that it will serve as your maxim in your life.

I wish I can personally hand your diplomas to you as I have done to graduates in previous years. But one of these days, when conditions allow, come to CEU when I am on campus, bring along your diploma and we will have a photo op.

Congratulations again, to you and your loved ones.

Go with God and perform miracles with your character and competence.

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BATCH 2020 GRADUATION IS ON

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atch 2020, you deserve a graduation and so the administration of Centro Escolar University decides to hold the Commencement Exercises on October 23, 2020 for CEU Makati and on November 3, 2020 for CEU Manila and Malolos via Streamyard. It may be virtual but still a graduation that this batch deserves to have without the glamor of venue, gowns, suits and togas. Graduation is still one of the most celebrated events not only in the lives of the graduates but also of their parents and relatives. They all invested time, money, resources and lots of faith that this day shall come. Virtual or not, it’s still an accomplishment that is worthy to celebrate. This milestone in the lives of Escolarian graduates is not only memorable but also a history in the memory lane of all batches of graduates that CEU has had.

On its 110th Commencement Exercises, four chosen individuals grace the momentous events as Commencement Speakers.

In the morning of October 23,

2020, CEU Makati graduates of Business, Administration, Computer Science, Dentistry, Doctor of Pharmacy, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Information Technology, Medical Technology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Psychology, and Tourism Management had as their commencement speaker, Mr. Ronaldo E. Puno, the National President of Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET). In the afternoon for the School of Law and Jurisprudence, Retired Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio of the Supreme Court of the Philippines inspired the future Escolarian lawyers.

On November 3, 2020, CEU Manila and CEU Malolos had their Commencement Exercises. In the morning, CEU Malolos graduates, and CEU Manila’s graduates from School of Accountancy and Management, School of Medical Technology, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy and Graduate School had an Escolarian as commencement speaker, Atty.

Darwin T. Clemente, the Political

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Affairs Officer II from the House of Representatives of the Office of Hon. Ron P. Salo. He is a Batch 1999 graduate of Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Business Administration of Centro Escolar University Malolos as a University Scholar. The first batch of School of Medicine joined the graduates from School of Dentistry, School of Education-Liberal Arts-MusicSocial Work, School of Nutrition and Hospitality Management, School of Optometry and School of Science and Technology. Their commencement speaker was Dr. Kah Ooi Tan of Singapore Polytechnic.

Even this pandemic cannot prevent CEU in holding the momentous event for the Escolarian graduates of Class 2020. Their education is an achievement that deserves recognition. Congratulations graduates and we acknowledge the people behind in making this graduation possible and an event to remember.

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STAIRWAY TO SUCCESS

by Loraine Angelie C. Bermas and Regemme A. Bernales, Jr.

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eadership, ambition and commitment are important things that college students should develop during their time in University. Some say that we don’t need to see the whole stair just to take the first step. The first step is always the hardest whenever we start something new; however, it symbolizes the courage and determination of every student to reach the top of their goals. It is already a great achievement for Escolarian students to bravely take the first step to start their journey towards their dreams. Sure enough, there will be struggles and hardships along the way but with perseverance and craving for excellence by Escolarians, anything is possible.

Do you remember the first day of your freshman year in college? That exhilarating feeling of stepping into your first class? Well for some, this can be the scariest first step because it is another heavy load of independence and responsibility. As time goes by, some may realize that their chosen paths aren’t for them. They may think they’re too hard for them to carry on and so might give them the thought to give up what they have started. The possibilities are endless; students experience a lot of hardships while working on their goals; there is no easy way to finish college without going through bumps on the road.

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who excelled in Co-Curricular and Extra Curricular Activities.

Escolarian students do not limit their excellence within the premises of the University. They are widely recognized for being competent nationwide and even internationally. Escolarians’ urge to represent the University paved the way for them to receive great awards and achieve higher ranks both inside and outside the country. The rigorous preparation and training for the competitions provide mixed feelings of uncertainty along the way. The whole process allows them to seek new insights and learnings as students and transform them into a competent and productive professional.

College indeed is the training ground towards the road to success in one’s future career and somehow it becomes bearable seeing how college students share the same kind of drive. In the beginning, we have created a mindset that we should do well the moment we step foot in college, either in academics or in joining different Approaching the last step towards the whole college clubs, councils and organizations. Students who are experience, we guarantee to make it as memorable as engaged in extra-curricular activities showcase their possible because of the friends we’ve made, the professors excellence in more hands-on activities and aside from that guided us and our families who have supported us excelling in academics, they provide opportunities to since day one. We owe this last step to ourselves and to show their talents and other skills for holistic growth and the people who stood by us. We give credit for what we development. Students who solely focus on academics are have achieved throughout this entire journey. Let us possible candidates in joining school-based competitions appreciate the failures and successes that made us the or compete with other universities in the Philippines. persons we are today. This final step will surely reward us They take part in quiz bees, debates, and other intellectual with the greatest gift of all time. When the time comes, competitions and reflect their expertise in their chosen we’ll be able to achieve one of the milestones of our lives field. Both academics and extra-curricular activities are by completing the college education with a Bachelor’s set for Escolarian students to manifest exemplary skills Degree. However, it doesn’t end there; life will face us and excel in their work. It has always been the pride of with numerous challenges but nothing should stop us the University to produce competent students. By the from chasing our goals. With that, remember that the end of their whole experience, the University recognizes first step is always the hardest but once we reach the top their efforts and contributions by awarding them with of dreams, we are unstoppable. That’s how we Escolarians Academic Excellence Awards and medals for students climb the stairway to success.

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STAY HEALTHY AND MAKE FAMILIAR TASKS WORTHY

by Alicia V. Dorado

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t this time of crisis, there should be no room for laziness.

Inactivity entails various negative metabolic and social consequences.

For one, organ systems, especially the CNS that needs constant stimulation, function differently during inactivity.

Specifically, the brain, working like a CPU, awaits continuous commands to perform, usually happening when one is up and about. Home quarantine might mean “staycation” to some doing nothing at home, which might lead to physical and mental stagnation.

Others may take the quarantine as an added burden, doing both domestic and office work in the same setting, leading to mental and physical burnout. Both scenarios are problematic.

Mental and physical exhaustion and stagnation can result to a dysfunctional metabolism, causing adverse changes to the circulatory and respiratory systems, ultimately predisposing anyone to communicable (CoVID-19 included) and non-communicable, usually lifestyle-related, diseases.

Maintaining order, calm and enthusiasm during this time of chaos is a challenge. Here are some simple tips to help maintain an organized and active lifestyle, therefore helping to lessen the stress and at the same time, aiding boost the immune system: photo courtesy lotus and health fitness UK

• Form a structure for daily attain a normal body weight. activities. Consider following the usual schedules of reporting for • Foster cleanliness and sanitation. office, school and getting back at Always remember that hygiene home. This stabilizes the circadian is a shared community effort that rhythm of getting up early for starts at home. work, giving a good signal to start the day right.

• Get adequate sleep. Do not deviate from the usual time you get into • Assign family members to do bed, to allow the brain and other particular household tasks. These organs to rest for future activities. tasks would be in addition to and in lieu of the usual office or school • Do a recapitulation on what have activities and can help prevent idle been done for the day. This gives a minds or boredom. chance to sort things out and plan for tomorrow’s activities. Devote a • Prepare wholesome recreational short but meaningful meditation activities for the whole family. with the Lord. Being grateful and Simple activities like watching humble might promote inner TV, playing games, gardening and peace, knowing that the Lord cooking can promote intimacy and always does the rest, especially in belongingness among members. times of human failure.

• Follow a healthy meal plan. Be mindful of what and how you eat.

While sustaining the nutritional needs of the body, a healthy diet will replenish the energy spent doing tasks.

Staying at home, doing household chores, performing office work or preparing a meal might seem to be ordinary tasks, but nothing should stop anyone from doing these extraordinarily well, knowing that these are being done for the family, for • Engage in regular physical the community and for the country. exercises. This will certainly In dire times, yes, staying healthy is counteract the bad effect of basic; but organization, efficiency and sedentary lifestyle at the office cooperation are also essential. While workplace, especially now that at home, stay safe, live actively and time is no longer a problem. Try to remain productive, everyone!

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CEU FOLK DANCE TROUPE PERFORMS AT 30TH SEA GAMES OPENING

by Gelli Esguerra

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entro Escolar University Folk Dance Troupe joined other Filipino performers in showcasing the rich culture of the Philippines and in making history during the 30th Southeast Asian Games Opening act at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.

The CEU Folk Dance Troupe (CEU-FDT) composed of its former and current members performed graceful execution of the tribal dance Bagobo and La Jota Manileña, known for dancing while clacking the bamboo castanets.

The Escolarian community expressed support to the CEU-FDT which is under the supervision of Dr. Carlito Olaer, Vice President for Student Affairs Office and Mr. Marciano Viri, Artistic Director.

CEU HOLDS 9TH ESCOLARIAN LESSONS AND CAROLS

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entro Escolar University filled the air with the Christmas vibes through performances of carols rendered by the CEU Singers Manila, CEIS Singers and the CEU Dramatic Guild in the 9th Escolarian Lessons and Carols with the theme “The Joyous

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News of Christmas: A Christmas Cantata” at the CEU Student Activity Center in CEU Manila.

The choral group set the mood of the occasion by singing KumukutiKutitap followed by other Christmas songs with prayers rendered in

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between, led by selected University officers and students. Professor Angelito Ayran, Jr., Head of the CEU Music program was also the choir conductor with Prof. Benjamin Reyes and Prof. Victor Victorino as organists, and Prof. Von Ryan Yu as narrator.

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CEU LEAPS IN ONLINE LEARNING

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midst the impact of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic to the country’s education system, Centro Escolar University remains steadfast in its commitment of providing quality education while putting premium on the health and safety of its students, faculty and personnel.

CEU’s Principles of Engagement “We are very conscious of the news of the surge in COVID-19 cases in the country and in many parts of the world. Yet we look back and call to mind our responsibility as an academic institution and our heritage embodied in the philosophy, Ciencia y Virtud, that our founders set forth. Thus, the strategies that we put in place for this school year are guided by three principles: protect the safety and promote the well-being of all members of the CEU community; sustain the quality of the academic experience; and assure the active engagement of members of the CEU community with one another and with university undertakings”, said Dr. Ma. Cristina D. Padolina, CEU President and Chief Academic Officer in her message to the CEU community.

CEU LEAPS (Learning and Engagement Proficiency System), With the safety and health of the students as a priority as they continue with their studies, the University opened the new school year adapting the flexible learning approach where online teaching and learning are largely asynchronous with provision for on-campus laboratory/clinical classes for science courses in the latter part of the semester depending on the developments of the COVID-19 cases.

Asynchronous means that the teacher facilitates learning through various online activities and tasks. The students are given a time-frame to access the instructional materials and to accomplish the assignments via the CEU LEAPS (Learning Engagement and Proficiency System), the learning management system which the University had put in place before the occurrence of the pandemic. Aside from allowing the students to study at their own convenience, time and pace, this learning set-up also addresses the concern of the students and teachers on their limited access to the Internet. They can download the materials and study them without the Internet connection, and just reconnect when they need to upload the course requirements. Virtual classes are held once a week via the CEU LEAPS Virtual Classroom for course orientation, instructions on online classroom management, discussion of difficult concepts and opportunities for more direct interaction among students and teacher.

The courses are divided into modules which are equivalent to chapters, which are divided into smaller chunks called lessons. To ensure that the students are not left to study on their own, teachers follow a daily schedule every day to answer questions posted by the students in the CEU LEAPS. Teachers are encouraged to prepare activities which may not be graded but will enhance the learning of the students. They also ensure that the students are mentally and not just virtually present during online classes by providing feedback and showing concern for the social and emotional wellbeing of the students.

CEU TetraOLT (Teacher Training on Online Teaching), Teachers underwent a series of training sessions on producing complete and effective online learning modules. The training reinforced the knowledge and skills of the teachers on the management of online classes and on motivating and photo courtesy CEU official twitter account

engaging students through positive learning reinforcements, as well as online assessment of student performance.The teachers completed their modules during the training and uploaded them in CEU LEAPS. CEU ENGAGE (Engagement thru the Net for Growth in the Digital AGE), Moreover, as a caring University, CEU launched the CEU ENGAGE (Engagement thru the Net for Growth in the Digital AGE) program. This was created to maintain a sense of community within CEU students, faculty, and staff through a series of online activities while studying and working from home. This also intends to provide fun and enriching activities through the varied teams which will take care of Student Engagement, Success in Online Learning, Digital Citizenship, Digital Etiquette, Digital Well-Being and Digital Safety. The teams will not just continue to make students feel their connection with the CEU community but also keep them productively, responsibly and safely engaged in the digital world.

“Let us address the challenges that we will confront in this school year with accurate and correct information, a positive mindset, and a resolute spirit. Excellence shall be measured by each one’s determined effort to do one’s best. Let us promote each one’s well-being through kind, patient and thoughtful social interactions”, Dr. Padolina added.

CEU Help Desk System, The University also initiated a Help Desk system for customer assistance and support. The system provides direct access to the University service units through an online query form. The form is available through this link https://www.ceu.edu.ph/helpdesks. The influx of the query forms is monitored and managed

by Quality Teams to ensure that all queries are addressed with accurate information and in a timely manner.

For more information about the University, particularly its initiatives and ongoings for this school year, kindly visit the official website of the University at www.ceu.edu.ph and click CEU SY 2020-2021 on the landing page. You may also follow CEU on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theCEUofficial and on Twitter at @CEUmanila, @CEU_makati05, and @CEUMalolos.

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CEU PART OF GARY V’S CAMPUS TED TALK SERIES

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entro Escolar University was visited by Mr. Gary Valenciano not just as a performer but also as a motivational speaker as part of his campus TED Talk on January 29, 2020 at the LAH Seminar Rooms 2 and 3 in CEU Manila.

As the multi-talented artist celebrated his 35th year in the entertainment industry last year, he decided to hop on 35 colleges and universities around the country to deliver inspiring messages while also singing meaningful have to always remember that it is not the happiness and songs in between. victory that should keep you going, but faith,” said Caloy Carranceja, University Student Council President when Mr. Valenciano shared with the Escolarian student- asked what insights he gained from the talk. leaders his life experiences, struggles and personal encounter with God. The event was made possible through the coordination of the Student Affairs Office headed by Dr. Carlito Olaer, “What really impacted me during Mr. Gary V’s talk Vice President for Student Affairs and with the assistance was when he said that sometimes things may not work of the University Student Council. Mr. Gary Valenciano the way we want it and it will feel like everything is made a courtesy call to CEU President Dr. Ma. Cristina against us. We may not always succeed and win but we Padolina before proceeding to his talk.

CEU PROVIDES CAREER DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS

by Gelli Esguerra

enriched with interesting topics discussed by competent speakers who are CEU alumni themselves from the School of Optometry, School of Education, Liberal Arts, Music, and Social Work, School of Accountancy and Management, School of Nutrition and Hospitality Management, School of Science and Technology, School of Pharmacy, and School of Medical Technology. Representatives from Jobs180.com and Human Resource officers from different companies were also tapped to give career-related talks.

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entro Escolar University staged a four-day career development seminar for all its graduating students on February 3-6, 2020 at the CEU Librada Avelino Auditorium as initial preparation of graduating students to the corporate world.

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With the theme, “Sharpening your Job Search Edge in the 21st Century Workforce”, the seminar aimed to guide the students with knowledge about proper attitude and values towards job interview, and job search.

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To make this annual event possible, the Career Placement Office under the supervision of Mr. Jericho P. Orlina, Assistant Vice President for Business Affairs with Mr. Walley Von Uy, Career Placement Staff collaborated with the University Student Council and Schools Student Councils.

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