Dr. Peter L. U - Chair and Dean
Ms. Viory Yvonne T. Janeo - Vice Dean
Mr. Perry Fernand O. Reyes - OpCom Secretary

Prof. Alfonso Sánchez-Tabernero, former President of the University of Navarra in Spain, will visit UA&P next week (January 22 to 27) to meet with various university stakeholders, share his experience and insights, and offer advice on University concerns.

Included in his schedule of activities are talks with university officials and prospective faculty and staff and meetings and get-togethers with faculty, administrative staff, students, and alumni. We enjoin the University community to welcome Prof. Tabernero on campus and extend support for a fruitful visit.

The Management Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Fr. Carlos V.G. Estrada as the new University Chaplain effective 1 January 2024. With this, the composition of the Chaplaincy Council is as follows:

Head Chaplain
Fr. Carlos V.G. Estrada

Assistant Head Chaplain
Fr. Edgar F. Soria

Secretary
Fr. Alfred Robert V. Cruz

We enjoin the University community to welcome back Fr. Estrada, who served as the Regional Vicar of Opus Dei in the Philippines and Indonesia and the Vice Grand Chancellor of UA&P until 2022.

We thank Fr. Emmanuel A. Garrido for his years of dedicated service to UA&P and wish him the best in his new assignment.

The Management Committee invites all faculty and staff to a town hall meeting with the University President at the Li Seng Giap Auditorium on January 17 (Wednesday) from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.

The activity aims to serve as a venue for the President to inform and update the University community of the simplified strategic plan and vision 2030 and to hear the feedback of the University's faculty and staff.

The schedule of activities is as follows:

1:45 pm to 2:00 pm
Registration

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Strategic Plan and Vision 2030
Dr. Winston Conrad B. Padojinog
University President

3:00 pm to 3:15 pm
Open Forum

3:15 pm to 3:30 pm
Merienda

Please register your attendance at the town hall meeting here.

The Management Committee is pleased to announce the formalization of the Quality Management Team (QMT). This significant initiative underscores our commitment to excellence in every facet of our institution and reflects our dedication to fostering a culture of collaboration and quality. 

Comprising three key units, the QMT brings together Academic Quality Assurance (AQA), Business Process and Analytics (BPA), and the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). The main goal of the QMT is to actively collaborate in creating and sustaining a culture of quality within the University. This collaborative effort will be supported by the implementation of an institutional quality management system. AQA, BPA, and CTL will continue to operate independently as they work jointly as the QMT on quality management projects under the Office of the Vice President for Business Development, Dr. Roberto S. Roque. 

We earnestly seek the support and cooperation of the entire University community as we embark on this transformative journey with the Quality Management Team. Your commitment to excellence and dedication to our shared mission are vital in ensuring the success of the QMT's initiatives. 

We enjoin each member of our academic and administrative units to actively engage with the QMT, contribute insights, and participate in the ongoing dialogues and activities that will shape the culture of quality at UA&P. Together, we can build a stronger foundation for continuous improvement and innovation. We look forward to your enthusiastic participation and collaboration, and we are excited about the positive changes and advancements that the QMT will bring to our beloved University.

In view of the changes brought about by the pandemic and the subsequent developments in the modes of class delivery and changes in work setups/arrangements, we are releasing the revised policy on the suspension of classes and employee work. The policy may be read here.

This policy will be included in the Employee Handbook and Student Handbook for easy reference.

We wish to inform all concerned about the transition plan at the Information and Communication Technologies Office in line with the search for a new Managing Director for the unit since Mr. Renato Derpo, the outgoing Managing Director and ICT consultant, has opted not to renew his full-time consultancy agreement with us starting August 01, 2023.

For the meantime, the current Section heads/Team Leads of the ICT Operations Team (Mr. Sam Anastacio), the Development Team, and the Project Management & Business Process Team (concurrently handled by Mr. Rodel Barcenas) are in charge of day-to-day decisions and operations in their respective areas. An ICT Council composed of these Section Heads shall also be convened to make cross-team decisions under the guidance of Mr. Guillermo “Mito” Pablo III, the new Vice President for Administrative Affairs.

We wish to thank Mr. Nato Derpo for his leadership of the ICT unit, especially during the critical years of the University’s shift to full online classes and work during the pandemic and the transition to blended learning and hybrid work mode.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Senen U. Reyes as the Executive Director of the Center for Food and Agribusiness (CFA) effective 15 July 2023. Mr. Reyes was appointed as the Deputy Director of CFA in April.

We enjoin everyone to lend their support to Mr. Reyes and CFA in this transition period as they work towards our strategic goals this new school year.

We thank Dr. Napoleon “Nap” K. Juanillo, Jr. for his contribution despite his brief service in CFA. We congratulate him on his appointment as the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology and wish him the best in his future endeavors.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Veronica E. Ramirez as the Executive Director of the University Research Office. She will concurrently hold the position of the chair of the Research Ethics Review Board this academic year.

Dr. Ramirez succeeds Dr. Grace Liza Y. Concepcion. We thank Dr. Concepcion for her work in starting up this office and establishing it on a sound footing.

We enjoin the entire university community to support Dr. Ramirez in her efforts to push forward UA&P’s research culture and agenda.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Joseph Noel R. Parcon as the Vice Director of the Center for Student Affairs (CSA) effective 1 August 2023, concurrent with his role as the Head of the Office of Student Development (OSD).

Starting SY 2023-2024, the CSA Operations Committee (OpCom) shall be composed of the following:

Chair - Dr. Cecilia M. Resurreccion
Vice Chair - Mr. Joseph Noel R. Parcon
OpCom Secretary - Ms. Ma. Concha B. de la Cruz

We enjoin the University community to continue supporting the new OpCom as they prepare for the new school year and serve our students and stakeholders during this transition period.

We thank Dr. James L. Lactao for his dedicated service and contribution to student development, especially mentoring and guidance counseling. We continue to count on Dr. Lactao for his service as a faculty member.

 
The Human Resource Management would like to congratulate the School of Economics (SEC) for winning in this year’s Easter Door-Decorating Contest. 

We also would like to thank everyone who participated in the activity. 

The following dates have been declared non-working holidays for the months of May and June:

May 1 (Wednesday) - Labor Day
Regular Holiday

June 12 (Wednesday) - Independence Day
Regular Holiday

June 26 (Wednesday) - Charter Day
UA&P Holiday
Work until 12 noon only

Please refer to this link for the other regular and special non-working days for the year 2024.

As the Annual Physical Examination (APE) for S.Y. 2023-2024 is coming to a close, HRM would like to get your feedback from our APE last March 19-20, 2024. The post-evaluation will help us improve our onsite APE for the coming school years. Kindly click here to fill out the form.

Should you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Ms. Izzy Paterno at [email protected].

The Human Resource Management would like to congratulate the following winners of the online EASTERrific Week Photo Collage activity:

Cherie Mae C. Andreo (SMN)
Elsie A. Laguador (SMN)
Arianne A. Vito Cruz (CSA)

Each winner will receive a watch. 

We would like to thank those who participated in this year’s online Easter activities.

 
The organizing committee of Unitas Games would like to ask employees for their feedback on the recently concluded Unitas Games. Participants and non-participants are welcome to give their comments and suggestions to help the organizers evaluate and further improve the succeeding Unitas Games.

The survey form can be found here.

The Center for Student Affairs (CSA), University Student Government (USG), Project Management Team (PMT), and Human Resource Management (HRM) are pleased to congratulate the winners of the 2024 Unitas Games held yesterday (April 3):

Champion
District Industria (SSE, CRC, AFM)
P 10,000 and Trophy

1st Runner-Up
District Technologia (SCM, CSA, ADM, CSR, BIGGKAS+)
P 8,000 

2nd Runner-Up
District Logistika (SMN, CHP, EO, OAA, SPO-CORE, URO)
P 6,000 

3rd Runner-Up
District Energia (SEC, CPR, FDO, AQA)
P 4,000

4th Runner-Up
District Militaria (SLG, HRM, ICT)
P 3,000

5th Runner-Up
District Domestika (SED, CCO, PIA, FMR, REG)
P 2,000

6th Runner-Up
District Luxuria (CAS, CTL, LIB, CFA)
P 1,000

Special Awards

Rookie of the Year
(Freshie with the most games played)
James Calilung
District Domestika (SED)
Medal and gift packs

Most Valuable Student
(Student with the most games played)
Marco Javier
District Technologia (SCM)
Medal and gift packs

Most Valuable Employee
(Employee with the most games played)
Roshan Uttamchandani
District Technologia (SCM)
Medal and gift packs

Team Attendance
(Team with the highest ratio of participants compared to the total team population) 
District Industria (SSE, CRC, AFM)
Medal and gift packs

Early Riser
(Most signups before the Aeromarathon)
District Logistika (SMN, CHP, EO, OAA, SPO-CORE, URO)
Medal and gift packs

We would like to thank everyone who participated in the event.

The School of Education and Human Development is in need of an Administrative Assistant.

Interested internal applicants and referrals may contact Izzy Paterno at [email protected] for the vacancy details and application procedure.

The deadline for applications is April 11 (Thursday).

The Information and Communication Technologies Office is in need of a Project Coordinator.

Interested internal applicants and referrals may contact Izzy Paterno at [email protected] for the vacancy details and application procedure.

The deadline for applications is April 11 (Thursday).

The Human Resource Management would like to congratulate the following winners of the online Easter Bingo activity:

Blackout Pattern

Cherie Mae C. Andreo (SMN)
Sherilyn E. Balanag (FMR)
Jesca C. Canto (CCO)

X-Pattern

Ronette E. Ballesteros (FMR)
Charmaine A. Sabigan (FMR)

Square Pattern

Anthony B. Lumicao (SMN)
Viory T. Janeo (SEC)

Each winner will receive a watch. For our Blackout pattern winners, you will also be receiving a gift certificate.

We would like to thank those who participated in this year’s Easter Bingo activity!

Please see below the University Library’s business schedule from March 25 to 27, 2024 (Monday-Wednesday).

The University Library is pleased to announce the University’s subscription to the following electronic databases:

• Clarivate Web of Science is a platform consisting of several literature search databases designed to support scientific and scholarly research.
  Subscription Information:
  The following products and years have been made available for searching.
  KCI-Korean Journal Database: 1980-present
  Preprints Citation Index: 1991-present
  Russian Science Citation Index: 2005-present
  SciELO Citation Index: 1997-present

Web of Science Core Collection:
Science Citation Index Expanded: 2004-present
Social Sciences Citation Index: 2004-present
Arts & Humanities Citation Index: 2004-present
Book Citation Index Science: 2005-present
Social Science & Humanities: 2005-present
Conference Proceedings Citation IndexTMScience: 2004-present
Social Science & Humanities: 2004-present
Emerging Sources Citation Index: 5-year rolling file

• ProQuest Central
  The most comprehensive, diverse, and relevant multidisciplinary research database available
  The ultimate cross-disciplinary research tool, ProQuest Central provides access to databases across all major subject areas, including business, health and medical, social sciences, arts and humanities, education, science and technology, and religion. The collection includes thousands of full-text scholarly journals, trade and professional titles, newspapers, magazines, dissertations, working papers, case studies, and market reports all together on a powerful, user-friendly platform.
• ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global
  The largest collection of electronic theses and dissertations available worldwide, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global: The Humanities and Social Sciences Collection includes 4.5 million works from more than 3,000 universities and adds more than 200,000 works annually. Within dissertations and theses is a wealth of scholarship, yet it is often overlooked because most go unpublished. Uncover new ideas and innovations with more confidence and efficiency. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global: The Humanities and Social Sciences Collection delivers a focused path for researchers by tapping into a global network of connected research.
• Music Ally
  The global leading music business resource with 20 years of cutting-edge analysis, data, reporting, case studies, and insight into the modern global music industry and digital music marketing.

These databases are Open Athens-enabled, providing seamless remote access whenever you are logged in with your uap.asia email address. Kindly bookmark the redirectors (URL) while waiting for the switchover of the library website to a new website platform.

For further inquiries, visit the LIB website and Ask VIRA for real-time virtual reference assistance.

Please be informed that there is a scheduled firewall software update on March 23 (Saturday) at 2:00 pm. This update is essential to ensure the security and efficiency of our network. Kindly anticipate a downtime of approximately 20 minutes.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Starting February 26 (Monday), the Executive Café will be open for lunch for employees from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Events may be held in the Executive Café before 10:00 am or after 2:00 pm.

In addition, the Executive Café will be transitioning to self-service: diners place, pay, and get their orders from the counter. The cafeteria staff will not bring the orders to the diners' tables. There is no service charge, and the price of meals will be the same as that of the University Canteen. Take-out orders will be accommodated. Diners are also expected to clean as they go.

The ACB roofdeck pantry will be inaccessible from February 6 to February 7 (whole day) due to repainting.

The ICT Office has completed the required configurations of our internet service. They will continue to monitor the internet service availability and its effectiveness to our users.

Email ICT at [email protected] for any network connection issues that you may encounter. Attach a screenshot of the issue if possible.

ALB Extension 2 will serve as a dining area from Monday to Friday, 10:30 am to 2:00 pm, starting February 12 (Monday).

The ICT Office is addressing the intermittent connection issues experienced across the campus. An announcement will be released once these issues are resolved. 

We apologize for the inconvenience.

The operating hours for the second semester of SY 2023-2024 of the University Library, the University Student Commons’ Discussion Rooms, and the University Library Café by Corbeau Coffee Co. are as follows:

Ask ViRA for real-time virtual reference assistance from Monday to Saturday.

Please be informed that there will be a scheduled downtime on our servers on January 18 (Thursday) at 9:00 pm. The EmpowerEd production core server and database will undergo a scale-down considering the load in the system has gone down with the completion of the undergraduate and graduate program enrollment period. The downtime will last up to one hour.

During the interruption, the EmpowerEd system will be inaccessible.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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).

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].

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.

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.

The UA&P Chorale, under choirmaster Anna Abeleda-Piquero, invites members of the UA&P community to their annual sacred concert titled "Sancta Trinitas" on April 27 (Saturday) at 7:30 pm at the Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory. 

Alongside the university choral ensemble are performances from two internationally acclaimed choirs, namely The Eastern Chamber Singers and Kammerchor Manila. Also, the concert will feature the world premiere of Ily Matthew Mariano's new composition, "O Lux Beata Trinitas". 

Tickets can be purchased at Php220.00 each for UA&P alumni and staff through this link. Unit Heads may avail of their free tickets through RSVP at [email protected].

UA&P employees, students, and alumni are invited to the Shareholders' Association of the Philippines' (SharePHIL) upcoming workshop, "Level Up Your Investing Skills," on April 27 (Saturday) from 9:00 am to 12 noon at the PLDT Hall.

Stock market expert Mr. Jonathan Ravelas will shed light on "How to Pick Stocks," especially in a market where many options seem attractive. Wealth management specialist Mr. Melvin Esteban will then guide participants on "Investing in Today's Market and Beyond," helping them capitalize on opportunities and maximize their returns.

The workshop is organized by SharePHIL in partnership with Capital Markets Development Foundation, Inc., FINEX Research and Development Foundation, Inc., and the SouthEast Asia Business Studies (SEABS) Program of the University of Asia & the Pacific.

Registration is FREE for UA&P employees, students, alumni, and client partners.

Reserve your slot now at https://bit.ly/uap-sharephil427.

Noong hapon ng Marso 16 ay binuksan ni G. Louise Vincent B. Amante, instruktor ng Departamento ng Filipino ng College of Arts & Sciences, ang lektura ukol sa pagsulat ng tula sa Filipino na ginanap sa Loyola Retreat House Spirituality and Retreat Center na nasa Nieves Hills, Angono, Rizal. Nanguna sa lektura ang Angono Tres-Siete Poetry Society (Angono 3/7), isang pangkat ng mga makata sa bayang Angono kung saan tumatayong officer-in-charge si G. Amante. Bahagi ang lektura ng Palihan sa Loyola at ng pagdiriwang ng National Arts Month. Dinaluhan ang nasabing aktibidad ng mga guro sa pre-school at day care centers at mga mag-aaral sa junior high school, senior high school, at kolehiyo sa Angono.

Noong Enero 13 hanggang 14 ay pinangunahan ni G. Amante kasama ang Angono 3/7 ang 8th Angono
Writers Workshop. Nagsilbi bilang workshop director ng nasabing palihan si G. Amante. Labindalawang fellows na edad 18 pataas mula sa iba’t ibang bayan ng lalawigang Rizal ang nakilahok upang magbahaginan ukol sa pagsulat ng balita, editoryal, personal na sanaysay, maikling kuwento, at tula sa Filipino.

Noong Pebrero 4 ay naging bahagi ang Angono 3/7 sa 2024 Pasinaya Open House Festival ng Cultural Center of the Philippines. Ang tema ng Pasinaya ngayong taon ay “Sulong!” na nagbubukas din sa National Arts Month. Bumigkas ng mga tula ang mga kasapi ng Angono 3/7 kabilang si G. Amante sa Literary Hour na ginanap sa Ayala Mall Circuit Lane Event Center.

Si G. Amante (nakaupo, ikatlo mula sa kanan) kasama ang fellows at panelists ng 8th Angono Writers Workshop.

The College of Arts and Sciences celebrated its 35th anniversary on the night of April 12 at UA&P, capped by the giving of the 4th CAS Bahandi Awards to UA&P alumni who have made the character of their UA&P liberal education evident in the exercise of their profession.

Among the Bahandi Awardees present in the affair were Ms. Kinna Mae G. Kwan, AB HUM alumna and current municipal administrator of the local government of Guian, Samar; Mr. Ronilo M. Balbieran, MSIE graduate and present Vice President of the Research, Education, and Institutional Development (REID) Foundation; Dr. Brian Vincent L. Belen, MA PolEco alumnus and President of Faith Colleges; and Mr. John Brylle L. Bae, BS Applied Mathematics graduate and current Research Director of the business management consultancy company The Fourth Wall.

Joining them in the list of awardees were Gov. Jose Enrique "Joet" S. Garcia III of Bataan; Ms. Gladys Jane Co-Chan, Regional Head of Marketing of VISA Southeast Asia; Ms. Nicolette S. Bambao, current People Experience Director of Globe Telecom; and Ms. Vanessa R. Valdez, Creative Director of ABS-CBN and Star Cinema.

The CAS Bahandi Award, inaugurated in 2019 during the 30th Anniversary of CAS, has historically honored outstanding faculty members and administrative staff for their remarkable achievements across various areas of expertise within CAS. The term "Bahandi" in Cebuano embodies notions of legacy, wealth, and fortune.

Present in the event were former and present deans, faculty members, and administrative staff of CAS as well as members of the Management Committee led by UA&P president Dr. Winston Conrad B. Padojinog.

(Front row, L-R) University Registrar Dr. Gladys Golo (on behalf of Ms. Vanessa Valdez), OAA Managing Director Carlee Estanislao (on behalf of Atty. Nicolette Bambao), Bahandi awardees Dr. Brian Vincent L. Belen, Mr. John Brylle L. Bae, Ms. Kinna Mae G. Kwan, and Mr. Ronilo M. Balbieran, with MEM Program Director Dr. Veronica Isla (on behalf of Ms. Gladys Co-Chan), and UA&P Associate Professor Dr. Antonio Torralba (on behalf of Gov. Joet Garcia).

(Back row, L-R) Former UA&P president Dr. Jose Maria Mariano, UA&P Vice President for Faculty Affairs Dr. Yvette Camacho, CAS Dean Dr. Marion Magsino, UA&P President Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog, and UA&P Vice President for Business Development and Alumni Affairs Dr. Roberto Miguel Roque.

Inaanyayahan ang lahat na makinig sa panayam nina G. Rolando Royong at Bb. Patricia Marie Sarmiento ng Dentsu Creative Philippines tungkol sa kampanyang "Trash Talk" at ni G. Louise Vincent Amante ng Departamento ng Filipino sa UA&P tungkol sa Buwan ng Panitikan ngayong Buwan ng Kalikasan. Gaganapin ito sa Abril 19, Biyernes, ng 1:30 ng hapon sa PLDT Hall.

Igagawad rin sa araw na ito ang mga Sertipiko ng Pagkilala sa mga estudyante na nagsipagwagi sa Timpalak sa Pagsulat ng Tula at Sanaysay.

UA&P Associate Professor Dr. Veronica Ramirez highlighted the need for accessible mental health services and culturally sensitive support for Filipino migrant workers in her talk at the National Brain & Mental Health Research Symposium organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) last April 11. The symposium carried the theme "Paglilinaw sa Alingawngaw: Breaking Stigmas in Mental Health through Research and Development."

Dr. Ramirez presented her study, titled "Safe ka ba, Sis? Filipina Migrant Workers and their Mental Health," which surveyed over 800 women at different stages of their employment cycle. The research found that anxiety and depression are prevalent among OFWs, with a significant number exhibiting symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in certain countries.

The keynote message in the symposium was delivered by Atty. Maria Leonor "Leni" G. Robredo, the 14th Vice President of the Philippines, and Chairman & President of Angat Pinas Inc. The other speakers were Dr. Lourdes Bernadette Tanchanco, Director of the Ateneo Center for Research and Innovation, and Ms. Teresita Panganiban, President and CEO of FriendlyCare Foundation, Inc. 

Dr. Veronica E. Ramirez