may-june 2013
UPAA bares Lifetime Achievement awardees
Among those recognized during the recent UP Alumni Homecoming are (back row) the respective representatives of the 2013 UPAA Multi-Generation UP Alumni Families; (middle row) the UPAA Presidential Awardees for UPAA Past Presidents and the UPAA Presidential Awardees; and (front row) the representatives of the UPAA Distinguished Service Awardees for an Alumni Chapter and the UPAA Distinguished Service Awardees for an Alumnus/Alumna, together with UP President Alfredo Pascual, UPAA President Ponciano Rivera, Jr., and UPAA 1st Vice-President Renato B. Valdecantos.
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) celebrated its Centennial anniversary last June 22 highlighted by the conferment of awards to 11 outstanding alumni who excelled in their respective fields. The awards rites were held in conjunction with this year’s UP General Alumni-Faculty Homecoming and Reunion The list of awardees who were cited for Lifetime Distinguished Achievements included Dr. Rhodora V. Azanza, fondly called the “Red Tide Lady,” for her pioneering research on seaweeds and microalgal biology, coastal environment management, and seafood safety. Renowned Prof. Benjamin H. Cervantes, a multi-awarded actor, screen and stage director, also made it to the elite club.
Dr. Nora J. Cruz-Quebral was recognized for her pioneering work in development communications that paved the way for the study to become an academic discipline. Thus earning for herself the distinction “Mother of Development Communication.” The other lifetime achievers were Dr. Isidoro P. David, deemed the first Filipino statistician to be honored by the International Statistical Institute for his achievements in statistics and the promotion of best statistical practices; entomologist Dr. Aida C. Decena-Solsoloy who was reputedly one of the country’s leading experts in technology development for pest management; ` Ecologist Luz Escalante-Sabas, co-founder of the Zero Waste Recycling
UP Concert Chorus “mesmerizes’ Malaysia By Ira Agting
Photo courtesy of the UP Concert Chorus
and prospective readers. Reinoso took his early education at San Beda College where he received the gold medal for academic excellence when he graduated from high school in 1978. He was also recognized as one of the Most Distinguished Bedan Awardees by the San Beda College Alumni Association in 2012. He later took masteral studies in economics at De La Salle University Graduate School of Business and Economics. He earned his masters degree in business administration, with distinction, from Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia. (Article and photo from http:// business.inquirer.net/125077/reinosoappointed-ipi-chief-operating-officer/ renato-r-reinoso)
Photo by Bong Arboleda
UP grad Reinoso named IPI COO Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) president and chief executive officer Sandy Prieto-Romualdez, has announced the appointment of Renato R. Reinoso as the new chief operating officer (COO) of the Inquirer Publications Inc. (IPI) effective June 1, 2013. Reinoso obtained his business economics degree from the University of the Philippines School of Economics, earning a dean’s medal for academic excellence. With over 30 years of newspaper management experience, Reinoso will take on his new role concurrent to his present job as COO of the PDI which he assumed last November. IPI also publishes the multi-awarded Cebu Daily News and the tabloid Bandera, both niche publications catering to diverse markets. “There is so much potential in this space where readers can get relevant news and information at affordable prices and advertisers can reach their target audiences more efficiently through all the print products of the Inquirer Group,” Reinoso said. ”My goal is to strategically align efforts to reach and engage a wider range of print readers and audiences,” he added. Cebu Daily News is reputedly one of the most preferred regional papers in the Visayas, while Bandera is deemed the largest selling national tabloid in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. Reinoso would be responsible for the development and implementation of IPI’s business plans and goals, and ensuring that revenue, income, circulation and market share objectives are effectively achieved. He would oversee IPI’s advertising sales, circulation, classifieds, marketing, finance and administration, human resources and information technology departments. His colleagues regard him as a general management specialist, a team player and a great motivator of people to achieve desired business goals. Reinoso would closely collaborate with the editorial teams of Cebu Daily News and Bandera to enhance readership, circulation and on-time delivery to existing
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The singing and dancing group, headed by Prof. Aracama, performs to a dazzled audience in Sabah, Malaysia.
The University of the Philippines Concert Chorus (UPCC) bridged borders when they performed in Sabah, Malaysia on June 4 at the Dewan Recital in The Universiti Malaya Sabah to celebrate the “Enduring Friendship Between Malaysians and Filipinos.” The UPCC performed before a mixed crowd of some 600 Malaysians and Filipinos, among them Sabah head of state consort Toh Puan Norlidah Datuk Jasni. Filipino pride beamed through the
Chorus’ repertoire of original Pilipino music (OPM), folk and pop songs, adding to a Broadway lineup and a “Glee” medley, tailored by Prof Janet Sabas Aracama to fit the Malaysian-Filipino crowd. The UPCC also performed in another event called “A Celebration for Peace” in Kuala Lumpur in October 2012, following the signing of the peace agreement. “Our role as singers goes beyond singing and entertaining. In fact, it really has more significance now, culturally,” Aracama. PAGE
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Movement of the Philippines, and trained countless people across the country on zero waste management; banker Edgardo Espiritu whose long career in banking and finance peaked with his stint as Finance Secretary and World Bank Governor for the Philippines; Dr. Augusto D. Litonjua who was also called has the “Father of Philippine Endocrinology” and one of the country’s leading doctors in diabetes care and treatment; lawyer Estelito Mendoza, erstwhile Solicitor General, director for many publicly listed corporations, and a professorial lecturer at the UP College of Law; Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson, a for mer chair man and president of the Bases Conversion Development Authority who pushed for public-private partnership as a linchpin of national development; and Mrs. Nelia Teodoro-Gonzalez, one the country’s first top female executives who inspired generations of women across Southeast Asia for her business acumen. Distinguished alumni awards was also given to Brig. Gen. Marcelo Javier, Mr. Rozel Alexander Santos for community empowerment; Dr. Abelardo Apollo David, Jr. and Annie Oro-Ty for community service; Luis Yee, Jr. for culture and the arts; Dr. Elena Bautista-Sparrow for educational innovation; Engr. Ramon Castillo for entrepreneurship and employment generation; forester Arsenio Ella for environmental conservation and sustainable development; Sen. Lorna Regina “Loren” Legarda for environmental protection and climate change adaption; Prof. Aurora Javate-de Dios and Dr. Carolyn Israel-Sobritchea for gender equality and women empowerment; Dr. Milton Amayun for global public health; Dr. Leonor MagtolisBriones and Sen. Jose Ejercito for good governance; Justice Jose Perez for judiciary; Dr. Sukarno Tanggol for peace and social cohesion; Dr. Edsel Maurice Salvaña for public health promotion; lawyer Simeon Marcelo for public service and for science and technology: Dr. Silvestre Andales, Dr. Josefino Comiso, Engr. Hilary de Leon, Mr. Manuel Gamboa, and Dr. Windell Rivera. T h e U PA A a l s o h a n d e d o u t the Distinguished Service Award, the Distinguished Service Award, the Presidential Awards, the Presidential Award for past UPAA presidents and the Multi-Generation U.P. Alumni Family Recognition.