List of Announcements

Earthquake drill on November 15

The University will be conducting its regular earthquake drill on the morning of November 15 (Wednesday). When the fire alarm sounds (simulating the earthquake), everyone must duck, cover, and hold. As soon as the sound stops, a siren will go off and everyone is expected to evacuate and follow the new evacuation plan as illustrated below.

The evacuation area is the southbound lane along St. Josemaría Escrivá Drive in front of the old parking area and Champagne Condominium. Evacuation team members have been pre-selected and oriented to assist everyone during the drill. Their responsibilities may be viewed here.

Those in their offices and classrooms are requested to secure their work areas as well as personal belongings before and during the evacuation.

Those who may not be able to participate in the drill due to medical conditions or other valid reasons may coordinate with Arianne Vito Cruz at local 280 for the precautions and proper arrangements.

Forum on Argentina on November 15

The Public and International Affairs Office, together with the Embassy of Argentina, invites UA&P students and employees to attend the Forum on Argentina on November 15 (Wednesday) from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm at ACB 301.

The Embassy of Argentina has developed a comprehensive forum that aims to provide everyone with an understanding of Argentina's rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse society. The forum will cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

1. History, Foreign Policy, and Politics: An exploration of Argentina's historical milestones, foreign policy pillars, and key moments and figures that have shaped the nation's identity.

2. Culture and Arts: A closer look at Argentina's contributions to literature, music, dance, cinema, and visual arts, highlighting the country's cultural heritage.

3. Economy and Business: An overview of Argentina's economic landscape, including its major industries and trade relations.

4. Social Issues and Human Rights: A discussion on contemporary social challenges in Argentina, with a focus on human rights, gender equality, and social inclusion.

The speakers are Ms. Ana Clara Pianezza and Mr. Fabricio Sordoni from the Embassy of Argentina.

Ana Clara Pianezza is an Argentine career diplomat and is currently the Head of the Trade Section of the Embassy of Argentina in the Philippines. She holds a BA in International Relations from the University of San Andrés, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is a graduate of the Foreign Service Institute of Argentina (ISEN). Previously to her posting in Manila, she was Consul attaché at the Consulate of Argentina in Rome, Italy. In Buenos Aires, she worked at the Directorate for Multilateral Economic Negotiations and G20, and later on at the Directorate for International Organizations.

Fabricio Sordoni is a career diplomat, currently serving as the Political Affairs Officer at the Argentine Embassy in the Philippines. Prior to his posting in the Philippines, Fabricio worked at the Directorate of Multilateral Economic Negotiations. Before joining the Foreign Service, he worked in the development and humanitarian sector across the Middle East, with a special focus on the Syria Crisis. He previously worked as a consultant for a market research firm in over nine countries, including the Philippines. Fabricio holds a BA in international relations and economics from Lake Forest College in Chicago and has a master’s degree in international relations from The London School of Economics (LSE) in the United Kingdom.Registration is free.

For inquiries, email PIA at [email protected].

SEDTalk on November 8

PHAROS, the official academic organization of the School of Education and Human Development (SED), invites everyone to SEDTalk, an information session on the undergraduate programs offered by SED, on November 8 (Wednesday) from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Telengtan Hall, 5/F ACB, UA&P and through Zoom.

The hybrid event will feature several talks from the faculty and alumni of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) and the Human Capital Development (HCD) programs of SED.

You may register through this link, and let’s talk about SED.

For inquiries, email [email protected].

Physical Internet National Symposium in UA&P on November 22

The UA&P Science Engineering Management Research Institute (SEMRI) will hold the “1st Physical Internet National Symposium” on November 22, 2023, at 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (PST) at the University of Asia and the Pacific, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The theme for the symposium is “Meeting the Global Logistics Challenge in the Philippines through the Physical Internet.”

The Physical Internet (PI) is an open and global logistics system based on the interconnectivity of three layers: physical, digital, and operational interconnectivity. The PI model adopts the concepts and ideas from the ‘Digital Internet’ (DI) world and applies these to the movement and storage of physical products. The PI has been touted as the future of logistics.

Several distinguished speakers from the government, industry, and the academe will give talks at the symposium, including:

Elmer Sarmiento, Undersecretary for Maritime, Department of Transportation
Dr. Henrik Sternberg, Associate Professor, Supply Chain Management Department, Iowa State University
Christian Go, Country Head, Transport – DHL Supply Chain Philippines | DHL Transportation (Philippines), Inc.
Ms. Joyce Ramos, Country Head Omni-channel Fulfillment, A.P. Moller – Maersk
Prof. Greg Foliente, 2023 Balik Scientist Program Awardee; Professor, The University of Melbourne in Australia
Ms. Fritz Jane Araque-Bejemino, Country Director, Borzo-Philippines
Mr. Charlie Villasenor, Chairman, PASIA-Procurement and Supply Institute of Asia; CEO, PASIA Shared Services & TransProcure Corporation

For a complete list of speakers and more information on the symposium, visit the Physical Internet PH website or Facebook page.

The deadline for regular registration is November 10 (Friday). The registration fee of P1500.00 is inclusive of lunch, snacks, kits, and certificates. However, UA&P faculty, staff, students, and alumni who wish to attend only (without the meals/snacks) may do so free of charge. Upon registering, kindly upload a copy of your UA&P ID instead of proof of payment. More details about the registration is available here.

For inquiries, email [email protected].

PolEco Alumni Homecoming 2023

The 2023 Political Economy Alumni Homecoming will be held on December 2 (Saturday), 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, at the Telengtan Hall.

PolEco alumni are requested to RSVP here.

See you there, dear alumni!