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National Artist for Music Andrea Veneracion dies at 85
National Artist Andrea Veneracion with Philippine Madrigal Singers choirmaster Mark Carpio.
National Artist for Music Andrea O. Veneracion, 85, passed away evening of July 9, Tuesday, Cultural Center of the Philippines vice-president and artistic director Chris Millado told INQUIRER. net. She was 95. “Tita Andy has been comatose for many years,” Millado said. Veneracion was founder and former choir master of the world-acclaimed Philippine Madrigal Singers or Madz. She founded Madz in 1963. Her death came just a month before the CCP was to hold the first Andrea Veneracion International Choral Festival in her honor. Last December, the CCP announced the festival will be held on August 8 up to 11, 2013, in all venues of the CCP. It aimed to bring choral groups from the Philippines and all over the world to compete in folk music, vocal ensemble and chamber choir. The competition was also meant to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Madz.((Totel V. de Jesus, INQUIRER.net)
SC justice tackles leadership at UP Cebu forum By Irene Dimitiman
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Justice Leonen uses his life experience as case study for a values-driven career to inspire professionals taking higher studies in UP Cebu.
Supreme Court Justice Marvic Mario Victor Leonen gamely talked about his personal experiences and how he was able to develop a successful career during a recent leadership forum in UP Cebu. Dubbed “Creating a Values-Driven Career,” the forum was held last June 27 under the auspices of the UP Cebu Professional School with Justice Leonen as guest speaker. During the event, the participants were enjoined to reflect on their chosen careers paths, and where they were expected to deliver above average results while continually improving their knowledge and skills. Justice Leonen also encouraged the audience to also consider core values, to achieve greater meaning and satisfaction. He emphasized that understanding oneself and his/core values enable individuals to determine how they can more effectively use their talents and abilities, resulting in more successful outcomes for the organizations they serve. In her opening remarks, UP Cebu dean Liza Corro briefly talked about the UP Cebu Professional Schools and the programs
being offered by the school, including the Master in Business Administration and other graduate studies such as the Masters program in Computer Science, and others. Corro, herself a lawyer, was newly installed as dean of UP Cebu, an autonomous unit of the UP System. She currently teaches Business Organization and Labor Law as part of the curriculum of the Business Management Cluster. The forum was attended by the deans, chairpersons, faculty members, and students from the CIT University, UP Cebu, University of San Carlos – TC and the University of San Jose – Recoletos. Also in attendance were executives staff of technology service providers such as the Alliance Software Incorporated led by its president and chief executive officer Robert Cheng, chief operating officer Sherwin Yu, and the NEC Software Telecommunications Philippines headed by its general manager for human resource and general affairs Gina Alonzo. Justice Leonen, presently the youngest SC justice, assumed the position in November 2012.
Prior to his appointment to the High Tribunal, he was the government’s chief negotiator with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Under his leadership, the government negotiated an agreement with the MILF for the establishment of the Bangsamoro political entity, bringing new hopes for sustainable peace in Mindanao. He also co-founded the Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center Inc.- Kasama sa Kalikasan. A magna cum laude with a degree in Economics from UP, Leonen has also served in various capacities in UP, including dean of the College of Law from 2008 to 2011, vice president for legal affairs, and general counsel and faculty member of the College of Law. Leonen reputedly helped nurture the careers of those he has worked with. The forum was sponsored by the Alliance Software Incorporated, and co-sponsored by UP Cebu and its projects: DOST-UP Cebu Technology Business Incubator (CebuinIT) and UP IT Training and Development Center (UP ITDC).
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Prof. Dulce Flores bids UP adieu By Rene Estremera, UPMin
Prof. Dulce M. Flores, Ph.D., of UP Mindanao retired from service last month, and was at the center of thanksgiving rites organized by the school. Flores was one of the pioneers of UP Mindanao, having transferred here from UP Los Baños. She was the first dean, heading the College of Arts and Sciences, the precursor of the present three colleges in Southern Philippines. The event was marked by warm peer testimonials from vice chancellor for academic affairs Karen Joyce Cayamanda; chancellor Sylvia Concepcion; professors Virginia Obsioma, Annabelle Novero, Vicente Calag, Adela Ellson, and Ruth Gamboa;, and Cherrylyn Cabrera. A slide presentation was also conducted by College of Science and Management colleagues thru Prof. Jess Claire Sanchez. The ougoing professor was also presented with a plaque of appreciation and some tokens of appreciation for her services to the school.
Prof. Dulce Flores (6th from the left), during the launch of facilities credited to her efforts in making UP Mindanao a center for sago research in the country. With her officials at the System and UPMin level during the Emerlina Roman administration.