Unitas in Action: UA&P awards Dragon Race participants

“Your generosity does not just impact people; it transforms their lives and shapes the future of our society,” said UA&P President Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog in his opening remarks at the Dragon Race Awarding Ceremony held on May 6 at the Li Seng Giap Auditorium.

The event recognized the seven teams that participated in the Dragon Race, UA&P's first-ever university-wide fundraising campaign: School of Economics, School of Sciences and Engineering, Assets and Facilities Management Group, Dragons’ Golf Cup Team, UA&P PEER, Financial Management and Reporting Group, and Child Development and Education Center.

“With your continued support," Dr. Padojinog continued, "we can ensure that the legacy that defines UA&P will thrive for generations to come.”

The Fund Development Office (FDO) launched the Dragon Race for the benefit of the Phoenix Scholarship Endowment (PSE), the main source of funding for the tuition & miscellaneous fees, stipends, and other allowances of Financial Assistance scholars and Merit scholars with financial needs.

"The Dragon Race is a step towards the fulfillment of a big dream: that all UA&P stakeholders grow with the University," FDO Managing Director Dr. Imelda Estillore stated in her closing remarks. 

The winners of the Dragon Race are the following:

Gold - Dragons’ Golf Cup Team

Silver - CDE Center

Bronze - FMR Team

Special Awards:

Most Inspiring Team - Dragons’ Gold Cup Team

Most Sustainable Team - AFM Team

Most Creative Team - CDE Center

Best Team Spirit Team - CDE Center

Young Fundraisers Team - CDE Center

Among the major sponsors of the Dragon Race were Sionil Builders Corp, UA&P Zhakim, and Shang Properties. The other donors were Megaforce Security, Service Master Facilities Managers Inc., Central Beanery Coffee Co., and SM Supermalls.

FDO continues to accept donations for the Phoenix Scholarship Endowment. Kindly click on this link to donate.

A highlight of the event is the ceremonial turnover of checks representing the donations to the Phoenix Scholarship Endowment of the Dragon’s Golf Cup Team (photo above) and the Strategic Business Economics Program (photo below). In this photo are (L-R) FDO Managing Director Dr. Imelda Estillore, UA&P President Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog, and Dragons’ Golf Cup Team representatives Jay Regala (BSBAM, 2018) and Miguel Tan (USG 2017-2018 Chief Finance Officer), who also sits as one of the members of the Board of Trustees of UA&P. The UA&P alumni, in collaboration with SBEP, held a golf tournament with 172 registered golfers, the highest in the history of Wack Wack Golf and Country Club. The tournament included a Junior Division, where the alumni's children competed. 

(L-R) Dr. Estillore, SBEP Program Manager Ms. Alonica Salazar, SBEP Program Director Dr. Victor Abola, and Dr. Padojinog.

The CDE Center children (above) and their families (see photo below) received the awards on behalf of the Child Development and Education Center Team. The CDE Center held a series of fundraising activities that incorporated financial literacy lessons into the kids’ curriculum. The children made and sold various items like bead bracelets, bookmarks, dyed tote bags, bag tags, and ice scramble. Their fundraisers were capped by a family fun run participated in by CDE and alumni families.

Training DepEd Bulacan’s teachers: UA&P profs define supportive learning environment

Mr. Cyrus Paolo Buenafe from the Department of Information Science and Technology (IST) and Ms. Zyra Lentija from the Department of Philosophy delivered their lectures at the Induction Program for Beginning Teachers (IPBT) conducted by the Department of Education - Schools Division of Bulacan (DepEd Bulacan) on April 5, 2024.

Over 1,000 beginning and master teachers attended the hybrid conference held in Plaridel, Bulacan, which carried the theme “Fostering a Supportive Learning Environment.” DepEd Bulacan is one of the 10 extension program partners of UA&P - IST.

Ms. Lentija discussed the key characteristics of a supportive learning environment, which include positive and respectful relationships, a sense of belonging for all students, a safe space for learning and taking risks, high expectations for student success, and clear routines and procedures.

Mr. Buenafe, on the other hand, elaborated on the management theory of psychological safety and growth mindset, and showcased examples of positive and inclusive classroom practices, such as the classroom constitution and icebreakers.

The last two lectures of the series were given by Xepto Education, an industry partner of UA&P through IST. 

Mr. Buenafe and Ms. Lentija (seated, 3rd and 4th from left) with Ms. Marilene G. Ramos (seated, 2nd from right), Senior Education Program Specialist for HRD; Mr. Bryan Amiel F. De Jesus (standing, center), Senior Education Program Specialist for Social Mobilization and Networking; and the officers and staff of DepEd Bulacan.

2024 Mid-Year Food and Agribusiness E-Conference

The Center for Food and Agri Business invites everyone to the 2024 Mid-Year Food and Agribusiness E-Conference, with the theme "Cultivating Prospects in Philippine Food and Agribusiness: Industry Outlook and Challenges," on July 10 (Wednesday) at 1:00 pm via Zoom. 

Participants may register through this link: https://bit.ly/2024MYFAC8

UA&P students, faculty, and staff are free to attend. Please note that this privilege is non-transferable.

Email [email protected] for more details.

Chaplaincy Advisory: Friday Eucharistic Adoration

The last Friday of Eucharistic Adoration will be on May 17. It will resume in August 2024 at the start of the new academic year.

UA&P Credit Cooperative Board of Directors & Officers

The UA&P Credit Cooperative is pleased to announce its current Board of Directors and Officers.

Chairman : Mr. Perry Reyes
Vice Chair : Ms. Jodie Ngo
                  
Board of Directors:
     Dr. Lydia Yuson
     Dr. Gladys Golo
     Ms. Concha dela Cruz

Board Secretary: Ms. Cherie Mae Andreo 
Board Treasurer: Mr. Sofio Angulo Jr.
Coop Accountant: Ms. Cynthia Tamoria

Committee Officers 

Audit 
     Ms. Rosana Gonzales
     Ms. Julie Ann Abueg
     Mr. Patrick Zeta

Election 
     Ms. Marielle Abella
     Mr. Nogin Bunda
     Ms. Vanilene Mendoza

Mediation 
     Dr. Veronica Ramirez
     Ms. Mariajose Puyat
     Ms. Arianne Vito Cruz

Ethics
     Ms. Kellai Toledo
     Ms. Ma. Michelle Alejandro
     Ms. Lota Kristine Nable

Gender and Development
     Ms. Viory Janeo
     Mr. Greg Mabbagu
     Atty. Ramon Cabrera 

Education and Membership
     Mr. Ruben Nicolas
     Ms. Juliet de la Cruz
     Ms. Jodie Ngo

Credit 
     Ms. Shirley Tolentino
     Ms. Cathelin Pañer

The Board and Coop officers will meet on May 30 (Thursday) at 9:00 am to 12 noon for an organizational meeting. Venue to be announced.

We thank our outgoing Chairman, Dr. Florencio Gaa, and Vice Chairman, Dr. Maria Veronica Quilingin, and the previous members of the  Election and Audit Committees for their dedicated service to the Cooperative.

Those who wish to become members of the UA&P Credit Cooperative may access the membership form here. Please send the completed form to [email protected].