NEWS
JULY 1 - AUGUST 15, 2008
Gregorios leads uni-wide ABS-CBN broadcasting contest By JOSH VON IRON TONDO
Joan Gregorios, a sophomore nursing student, emerged champion in the ABS-CBN Broadcasting c o n t e s t (University-wide eliminations) on July 22. Gregorios’ win at the school level of ABS-CBN’s broadcasting competition served as her ticket to represent the University of ‘UNA SA BALITA’. In San Agustin in the an interview with Sikat Ka Iloilo Reporter city-wide finals of Joyce Clavecillas, the said contest on Beverly Joan August 23. Gregorios, reacts on Ranking her victory at the ABSCBN Broadcasting second to contest (University Gregorios was eliminations). Marilla Cagas, a first year nursing WITH an average of 1.33 from the student, while in third place was Gian three-man judging panel, Beverly Bermudo (BS Psychology-I) of the
College of Arts and Sciences. Cagas and Bermudo obtained an average of 3.0 and 3.33, respectively. Aside from the abovementioned three, six others joined the school broadcasting eliminations. All of the contestants were judged in three categories – English, Filipino and Hiligaynon – with their news lines given only five minutes before the actual contest. Topics provided in the news lines they delivered were that of Typhoon Frank, MV Papa vessel which sank near the coast of Antique, and the fare increase in local public utility jeepneys. The judges during the said tilt were UCRP (University Center for Research and Publications) Director Jigger Latoza, Mass Communications Instructor Raffy Galan, and ABSCBN News Reporter John Mark Guda who was a product of the ABS-CBN Broadcasting contest himself. The event was graced by Atty. Jobert Peñaflorida of ABS-CBN’s TV Patrol Iloilo and Sikat Ka Iloilo. It commenced at seven in the evening, with USA Student Council President John Paul Petrola as host.
By Cara Uy and Niña Ricci Matulac
of the book while Dr. Isidoro Cruz, conveyed an academic opinion about it. Mayor Jerry Treñas and Prof. Demy Sonza then delivered inspirational messages. A buffet was also set up for the guests after the program proper. The publication of this book was made possible through the funding of Baterna’s children Q’ Roni, Mary Gelle, Louise Belle, Quin, Jucelle, Q, Julie Rose and Rina Grace; and through the support of former Fr. President Manuel Vergara, O.S.A., USA Publishing House supervised by former Managing Director Prof. Teodoro, and the University Center for Research and Publications headed by Prof. Jigger Latoza.
Quiñon
Paris
From left to right: Sorrilla, Fresnido, Emboltura, Macahilo, and Tondo
The USA Publications, the publisher of The Augustinian, The Augustinian Mirror and the Irong-Irong Literary Journal, admitted five new student writers to its editorial board for academic year 2008-2009. The new staffers who qualified for their respective positions after taking the USA Publications’ competitive examinations at the PMT Review Center on July 12 are Ronald Sorrilla (BS Ed MAPEH 3), Donna Isabelle Fresnido (BS Psych 2), Allin Joy Emboltura (BS Med
Tech 1), Daisy Dawn Macahilo (AB Pol Sci 3), and Josh Von Iron Tondo (BS MassCom 3). Sorrilla, Fresnido and Emboltura qualified for the Senior Writer slots for while Macahilo and Tondo were given the Staff Writer positions. Together with the new USA Publications Editor-in-Chief, Pietros Val Patricio (AB Pol Sci 3) and Moderator Erwin Sustento, the new staffers were welcomed by the old staffers during the first general meeting of the organization.
By DONNA ISABELLE FRESNIDO
By Ronald Sorrilla
Quiñon has been the advocate of the USA Statistical Center since it started in 2002. She is the current president and member of the board of directors of the Philippine Association for Teacher Education (PAFTE) for both the regional and national levels. She is also the proponent of the ongoing PAFTE National Research Proposal on LET and Classroom Performance of Education and Non-Education Graduates in the Philippines. Paris was a recipient of the PCHRD-DOST Scholarship Grant
Pub admits 5 new staffers
2 USAHS batches come home
3 Augustinian teachers gain distinction at WVSU’s centenary IN line with the celebration of West Visayas State University’s centenary, three Augustinian teachers were recognized among the 100 Outstanding Alumni of the said University. College of Education Dean Nenita Quiñon, Prof. Lerma Paris of the College of Pharmacy and Medical Technology, and Atty. Helen Camarista-Catalbas of the Graduate School were given the Outstanding Alumni distinction. Each of them was awarded a medal and a certificate of recognition.
By Paulo Moises Bayabos
USA Publishing House launches Baterna’s book Politicians, artists, and local writers gathered to witness the University of San Agustin (USA) Publishing House’s launching of Realtor Quin Baterna’s book entitled Balangaw sa Tingadlaw on July 26, 5:00 PM at Museo, Iloilo. The book contains a collection of 18 short stories (first published in Hiligaynon magazine dated 1961-1964) of Baterna, a Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas Hiligaynon Fiction awardee. The book launching opened with a prayer by the USA Little Theater managed by Artistic Director Edward Divinagracia followed by the welcome remarks of the USA President Fr. Raul Marchan, O.S.A. Prof. John Iremil Teodoro, Production Editor, gave an overview
The Augustinian
Editor: JEFFERSON MAGBANUA
and was the team leader of the War on Worms in Western Visayas (WOW-WV), a school-based Intestinal Helminth Control Project (2007). Paris has been the adviser of PAMET, Inc. Iloilo since 1997. Catalbas is presently the officer-in-charge of the Department of Tourism-Region VI. She teaches the Local Government Code, Issuances and Public Accountability and Ethics at the USA Graduate School and also handles Tourism subjects at the College of Arts and Sciences.
Camarista-Catalbas
TWO USA High School Batches had dinner to reconnect with fellow - Batch `58 and Batch `73 - came batchmates, a visit to the USAHS back to the University recently to extension campus, and a USA Main celebrate their golden jubilee and campus tour with their own version 35th anniversaries, respectively. of Amazing Race 2008. USAHS Batch’58 celebrated University of San Agustin their golden jubilee anniversary Alumni Association President Vivian with a two-day series of activities on Lou Inayan facilitated the USAHS February 9 to 10. homecoming activities. The first day of Batch `58’s anniversary consisted of a Eucharistic celebration by Rev. Fr. Generous Gonesto, OSA at the USA Chapel, followed by a brief campus tour and a class meeting at Gamboa Hall (formerly the high school building) presided by Ernesto Ladrido Jr., the president of Class ’58. The second day had another Eucharistic celebration and a tour of the High School extension campus in Sambag, Jaro, capped off by a lunch at Breakthrough, Arevalo. On the other hand, USAHS Batch `73 marked their 35th anniversary on July 25 to 27, with a string of activities entitled USA Alumni Association President Vivian Tabo-an ’08: Our Homecoming. Lou Inayan delivers a message during the During the course of the threeBatch ‘73 homecoming, July 27. day celebration, the alumni
2 law students excel outside campus By Ronald Sorrilla and Aljun Padisio
Two top students from the College of Law have once again brought pride and honor to the academic community after boosting the good name of the University. Mark Borres, a Bachelor of Laws graduate of 2008, has recently been chosen by the National Youth Commission as this year’s Philippine Youth Ambassador for the 35 th Ship of the Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAP) of Japan & ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). Borres, also a graduate of AB Political Science in 2003, graduated cum laude along with many leadership
awards during his college years at the College of Arts and Sciences. He will be leaving for Japan later this year for the first port of call of his international tour. Khristopher Ian Magboo, currently a senior law student, was elected as vice president for Visayas National Board of the Association of Law Student of the Philippines (ALSP) on May 30 to June 2 held in Cebu City. Magboo is an AB Political Science graduate in 2005. The oath taking of ALSP Officers was held at the Supreme Court on July 24, with Chief Justice Reynato Puno as inducting officer.