UA&P recognized at PNOC Partners' Night

The University of Asia and the Pacific was among the key stakeholders from the academic community recognized by the Philippine National Oil Company during its 51st anniversary celebration held on November 8, 2024, at Bonifacio Global City.

The celebration, with the theme “Three-Arrows Strategy: Gaining Momentum,” highlighted the notable achievements made by the energy company for the past year since the introduction of PNOC’s new vision, mission, and strategic framework.

Representing the University were UA&P co-founder Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas and UA&P President Dr. Winston Conrad B. Padojinog, who received the plaque of appreciation on behalf of UA&P.

UA&P President Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog (2nd from left) with (L-R) PNOC Strategy Management Office Department Manager A Ms. Alma Taganas, Department of Energy Secretary Mr. Raphael Lotilla, and PNOC President & CEO Mr. Oliver B. Butalid.

The annual event "presents a valuable opportunity to fortify our collaboration with key stakeholders from the energy sector, national government agencies, local government units, and the academic community," said PNOC President & CEO Mr. Oliver B. Butalid.

On August 20, 2024, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between PNOC, UA&P Foundation Inc., and the Center for Research and Communication Foundation, Inc. (CRCFI) that aims to formalize and  strengthen the close collaboration among the said parties in the areas of manpower training and research that would further promote investments in the fields of renewable energy and social enterprises.

Dulaang ROC's Newbies Production: Anino: Sa Likod ng Salamin 

Dulaang ROC invites everyone to support their new members as they stage their Newbies Production entitled Anino: Sa Likod ng Salamin this November 20-23 (Wednesday-Saturday) at 8:00 pm at the Telengtan Hall. 

Anino: Sa Likod ng Salamin is an anthology featuring three plays that reflect the concept of reflection in their own unique way.

Buy your tickets here.

UA&P Kagawaran ng Filipino, nakibahagi sa CCP Himig Hiraya

Nobyembre 10, 2024 - Nakibahagi ang UA&P Kagawaran ng Filipino sa CCP Himig Hiraya: Mga Awit mula sa Tula ni Rio Alma na ginanap sa Corazon Aquino Hall sa St. Scholastica’s College, Maynila.

Walong (8) tula ni Pambansang Alagad ng Sining Virgilio Almario, o kilala sa sagisag-panulat na Rio Alma, ang binigyang buhay sa pamamagitan ng musika nina Propesor Greg Zuniga sa piano, Billy Joel Del Rosario sa flute, at Sim Zuniega sa violin. Kabilang sa mga tulang inawit ang (1) “Pastoral,” (2) “Katulad ng Pipit,” (3) “Kung ang Tula ay Bulaklak,” (4) “Mga Bagyo,” (5) “Ang Guro Ko,” (6) “Dalamhati” (isinalin mula sa Mother’s Grief ni Ofelia Dimalanta), (7) “Mga Laruan,” at (8) “Kasinlinis ng Batis Mo ang Pag-ibig.” Ang direktor ng nasabing pagtatanghal ay si G. Nicolas Pichay, tagapagpadaloy si Rebeca Marquez, at artistic direktor si Dennis Marasigan.

Ginawa naman ang pagtalakay sa mga tula na pinangunahan nina Abner E. Dormiendo, Clarissa Villasin Militante, John Iremil Teodoro, Jazmin B. Llana, Mikka Ann V. Cabangon, Nikka Osorio Abeleda, Paul A. Castillo, at Susan Severino Lara.

Ang programa ay itinaguyod ng Cultural Center of the Philippines - Intertextual Division, kasama ang Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL), Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika, at Anyo (LIRA), at St. Scholastica’s College - Manila, bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng Book Development Month ngayong Nobyembre.

Ang nasabing programa ay pagkilala sa hindi matatawarang ambag ni Rio Alma sa Panitikang Filipino at isang pagsaludo sa kanyang ika-80 kaarawan. Bilang panapos na gawain, nag-alay ng awit ang lahat ng mga nagtanghal at nag-iwan ng tula si Dr. Michael M. Coroza para kay Almario. #

Finale: Pinag-isa ng mga mang-aawit, at mga kasapi ng CCP, UMPIL, at LIRA ang kanilang mga boses upang awitin ang “Kasinlinis ng Batis Mo ang Pag-ibig” bilang pagpupugay kay Pambansang Alagad ng Sining Virgilio S. Almario.

Sa labas ng bulwagang Corazon Aquino, mula sa kaliwa: G. Louise Amante, Dr. Moreal Camba, Dr. Leodivico Lacsamana, at G. Albert Lagrimas.

Chaplaincy Advisory: Novena Masses to the Immaculate Conception

The Novena Masses in honor of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be from November 30 until December 8, 2024. The mass on November 30 (holiday) and December 1 & 8 (Sundays) will be at 10:00 am. The novena mass on weekdays will be at 12:05 pm.

This year, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated on December 9 (Monday). 

SED Faculty Lecture Series: Mentee Proactivity in Youth Mentoring

The School of Education and Human Development (SED) invites everyone to its Quarterly Faculty Lecture Series on November 20 (Wednesday) from 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm via Zoom. 
 
In this talk entitled "Mentee Proactivity in Youth Mentoring," SED Assistant Professor Dr. James L. Lactao will tackle the two main factors that motivate mentees to proactively seek guidance from their mentors: (1) mentee's perceived need for guidance and (2) well-developed mentoring relationship. Furthermore, the three stages of developing the mentoring relationship will also be discussed.
 
Interested participants may register here.

For inquiries, email SED at [email protected].