CAS celebrates 35th anniversary, lauds Bahandi Awardees

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.

Panitikan X Kalikasan

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 prof speaks at National Brain & Mental Health Research Symposium

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

2024 Midyear Business Economics Briefing

The Business Economics Club (BEC) of the UA&P School of Economics invites everyone to its annual Midyear Business Economics Briefing on June 5 (Wednesday)from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm at the PLDT Hall, University of Asia and the Pacific.

This year's theme is "The Evolving Landscape of E-Commerce in the Philippines: Economic Impact and Opportunities”. The briefing offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry experts as we explore the latest economic data and trends that are contributing to the Philippines' overall growth and creating business opportunities across various sectors, including the latest developments and trends shaping the e-commerce landscape in the Philippines. 

The speaker is Mr. Angelo Madrid, president of Maya Bank. UA&P senior economists Dr. Victor Abola and Dr. Bernardo Villegas will join the discussion.

Those who are interested to join the briefing may register here. 

For inquiries, kindly email [email protected] and [email protected].

UA&P students participate in AYLTLC

Three students from the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) program represented UA&P at the Asian Youth Leaders Travel and Learning Camp (AYLTLC) held in Singapore last February 15 to 19, 2024.

Katreena Adrienne Cuaresma and Angeli Domini Lim, both BSBA freshmen, and Naomi Klaire Listana, a BSBA-Business Analytics junior, joined the annual gathering of students from all over the world. The AYLTLC provides participants an exceptional opportunity to network with student leaders from top universities and learn about the key success that shaped one of Asia’s most progressive nations, Singapore, from various perspectives and develop themselves to be effective leaders in the future. 

(L-R) Angeli Lim, Naomi Listana, and Katreena Cuaresma.

Reflecting on her experience, Katreena Adrienne Cuaresma said:

“From the carefully curated itinerary to the profound connections forged, every moment left an imprint on my heart. It's incredible how a blank notepad transforms into a repository of memories and insights I'll carry forever. This experience taught me the value of stepping out of my comfort zone, embracing diversity, and fostering genuine connections. I encourage my peers to seize similar opportunities for growth and understanding, for it's through these shared experiences that we can truly make a difference in our communities and the world… for our future.”

Another student leadership program will take place from August 11 to 17, 2024, in Thailand. The 9th Global Leadership Program, organized by the Association of Universities in Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) in collaboration with the Panyapiwat Institute of Management (PIM), aims to explore how student leadership can effectively tackle global challenges and drive transformative change. The deadline for registration is June 30. For inquiries, email the Public and International Affairs Office at [email protected].