UA&P alumnus cops third place in LMS Prize

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

UA&P School of Economics (SEC) alumnus Jose Antonio E. Ramirez won third place at the 3rd Loretta Makasiar Sicat Prize for the Social Sciences (LMS Prize) awarded by the Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC).  

Ramirez, who graduated with a Master of Science in Industrial Economics degree in 2023, won the LMS Prize for his graduate thesis entitled “Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership: An Analysis of the Extent of Preference Erosion of the Philippines in the Import Markets of China, Japan, and South Korea”. His thesis adviser was SEC Associate Professor Dr. George N. Manzano.

The awarding ceremony and scientific lecture for the 3rd LMS Prize was held on April 25 at the PSSC Auditorium in Quezon City. 

The LMS Prize seeks to promote the social sciences and honor the legacy and contribution of Dr. Loretta Makasiar Sicat, who served as the PSSC Executive Director from 1977 to 1984. The competition is open to Filipino students who have graduated from a Philippine college or university and completed the MA thesis or Ph.D. dissertation on the social sciences in the last two academic years of the award year. The chosen best thesis or dissertation is awarded a cash prize of US$5,500.00.

LMS Prize winners (L-R) Jose Antonio E. Ramirez, first placer Denise Hyacinth Joy B. Musni from the Population Institute of UP Diliman, fourth placer Aaron Philip M. Dela Cruz from the Department of Anthropology of UP Diliman, fifth placer Dr. Christie P. Sio from the Department of Psychology of UP Diliman, and second placer Dr. Alice Prieto-Carolino from the College of Social Work and Community Development of UP Diliman.

The LMS Prize winners with PSSC BOT Member Wilhelmina C. Mañalac (seated, leftmost), UP Professor Emeritus Dr. Gerardo P. Sicat (seated, fifth from left), PSSC Executive Director Dr. Lourdes M. Portus (front row, second from right), members of the Sicat family, PSSC staff, deans, advisers, and guests. The UA&P School of Economics was represented by its dean, Dr. Peter U (back row, 4th from left), and Ph.D. in Business Economics program director Dr. Jovi Dacanay (2nd row, 5th from left).

Family Business Succession Workshop

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

UA&P employees, students, and alumni are invited to the family business succession workshop to be facilitated by UA&P President Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog on June 21 to 22 at Richmonde Hotel, Iloilo City.

The workshop, titled "How to Prepare the Family Business for the Next Generation," aims to equip participants with essential insights into the succession challenges family businesses face. Participants will learn key concepts and tools to navigate these challenges and effectively prepare for the transition of their family business from one generation to the next.

This activity is organized by the UA&P Center for Food and Agri Business (CFA) in collaboration with the UA&P Center for Family Business Excellence (CFBE) and the UA&P Continuing Real-World Education (CORE).

Save the dates and make sure to register at https://bit.ly/FamilyBusiness2024.

For inquiries, please email CFA at [email protected].

LAMP Summit for Faculty Members

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

PACU, through the Committee on Institutional Quality Improvement - CIQI Committee, will conduct the 6th Leadership and Management Perspectives in Higher Education (LAMP) Summit on May 31 (Friday) at the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA - Las Piñas City. The theme is "Revolutionizing Education Through Microcredentials and Digital Badges.” 

PACU’s LAMP Summit is designed as a space for higher education leaders, academicians, and learning practitioners to come together to surface challenges, connections, and strategic collaborations among private higher education leaders in the country. The LAMP Summit is a fora where school leaders can share stories and best practices about quality management. Unlike a typical seminar or webinar, which is heavy on lectures, the LAMP Summit is designed to be participatory, interactive, and features thought leaders, participated by thought leaders.

Expected participants are from PACU member and non-PACU member private higher education institutions in the Philippines and partner colleges and universities overseas. 

For confirmation of attendance, kindly accomplish this Google form on or before May 24 (Friday). You must accomplish the registration form for each school participant.

Registration Fee:
PACU Members - Php 1,500.00 
Non-PACU Members - Php 2,000.00

Payment: Please make a check payable to the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities, Inc. You may deposit your payment to PACU's Security Bank Account 0381-009093-001 through your chosen payment channel. For verification purposes, kindly send a copy of the deposit slip via email at [email protected] or Viber at 0906-2761230.

Project-based position available at AQA

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

Buwan ng Panitikan x Buwan ng Kalikasan

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Matagumpay na naidaos ng Kagawaran ng Filipino sa pakikipagtulungan ng Dentsu Creative Philippines ang proyektong Panitikan x  Kalikasan mula Abril 8 hanggang 19, 2024, bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Panitikan at Earth Month ngayong Abril.

Kaugnay nito, ipinapaabot ang pagbati sa mga mag-aaral na nagsipagwagi sa Patimpalak sa Pagsulat ng Sanaysay at Tula.

Patimpalak sa Pagsulat ng Sanaysay:

Unang Gantimpala:             Julienne Dumlao            "Isang Straw Lamang Ito"
Ikalawang Gantimpala:       Ralph Nikolai Manimbo  "Plastik - Alin, Sino, at Ano nga ba Talaga?"
Ikatlong Gantimpala:          Ella Veronica Francia      (Walang Pamagat)

Patimpalak sa Pagsulat sa Tula:

Unang Gantimpala:             Katerina Alexandra Torres   "Silweta ng Pawikan"
Ikalawang Gantimpala:       Melvin Jabez Canoza           "Bigas o Basura?"
Ikatlong Gantimpala:          Lilia Patris Santos                 "mga rosas na pula"

Lubos na nagpasasalamat ang kagawaran sa lahat ng mga dumalo noong Abril 19 sa panayam nina G. Rolando Royong II at G. Xavier Hodreal ng Dentsu Creative Philippines tungkol sa kampanyang "Trash Talk" at G. Louise Vincent Amante ng Kagawaran ng Filipino tungkol sa “Buwan ng Panitikan at Kalikasan”. Pasasalamat din kina Dr. Moreal Camba, Dr. Leodivico Lacsamana, G. Albert Lagrimas, G. Errol John Velasco, Gng. Regina Castillo, at Gng. Winnie Saul sa kanilang hindi matatawarang kontribusyon upang maging matagumpay ang gawain.