Wesleyan dominates 2010 Esihas Film Fest

First posted by wesleyanupdates On Saturday, December 04, 2010 0 comments
The Wesleyan cast and crew at the awards night (photo courtesy of Michael Jacinto)

[UPDATED 5 DECEMBER] “Operta” and “Batang Terminal,” Wesleyan University-Philippines' official entries to the 2010 Esihas Digital Film Festival’s independent and documentary film categories collected a total of 22 prizes during the awards night held at the Megacenter the Mall's Cinema 3 last December 4.

WUP’s independent film “Operta” won ten awards including Best Picture and Best Director for Gener Subia, while “Batang Terminal” took home five prizes which include Best Documentary, Best Host and Best Director for Jonathan Constantino.

Von Patrick San Pedro and Famela Marisse Tan, who performed lead roles in “Operta” were the picks for this year's Mr. and Ms. Esihas. San Pedro was also chosen as the Star of the Night and as the Best On-the-Spot Actor, while Tan was announced Best On-the-Spot Actress.

Rein Jeisol Parinas and Cesiah Garcia won Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress respectively.

The indie film also won 3rd place in the Best Float category.

Michael Jacinto's work for both projects won him Best Art Direction for “Operta” and Best Editing for “Operta” and "Batang Terminal," while Anna Aurea Ramos received an award for Best Make-Up Design for her work in the indie film.

Operta also bested other schools' entries to receive the titles of Box Office Hit, Crowd's Favorite, and Best Casting, in addition to the Best Picture award.

Crystal Joy Dauz won the accolade for the Best Feature Story for her work in the documentary.

“Inaalay ko ang award na ito sa lahat ng paslit sa terminal na walang pag-aatubiling tumanggap at nakipagtulungan sa amin. Para sa kanilang lahat ito,” Dauz said in a text message.

"Maraming salamat sa lahat ng sumuporta sa dokumentaryo ng Wesleyan. Ang lahat ng nakamit ng dokyu ay para sa lahat ng mga batang terminal na patuloy na nagpapakabayani sa kanilang sariling paraan," Constantino said.

The awards brought Wesleyan the Best School Award.

“Operta,” which was shot in three days within Cabanatuan City, was produced by WUP-SOWERS while “Batang Terminal” was a production of Wesleyan’s AB-MassCom students.#

Mass Com, Psych majors undergo Summer OJT

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A total of 14 Mass Communication and two Psychology majors underwent on the job training in various mass media outfits and medical facilities in Metro Manila last summer.

The Mass Communication students alternately trained with NBN 4, GMA 7 and TAPE for television, DZRH for radio, and the Manila Times and Bulgar for print.
They experienced working with professionals as on-camera talents and members of the television and radio production staff and had their articles and photos published in newspapers.

On the other hand, the Psychology majors served in the Neuro-Psychiatric Section of the AFP Medical Center where they learned to administer, check and interpret psychiatric tests of soldier-applicants, and Sunrise Hill Therapeutic Institution, a drug rehabilitation facility, where they conducted interviews of patients, gave tests and prepared case presentations.

This year’s batch was composed of Mass Communication majors Jonathan Constantino, Nico Paulo Rodriguez, Cherry Rose Pascual, JR Kagahastian, Maria Feliciano, Cris Rey Adriano, Mario Mark Capalad, Jhoana Espino, Crystal Joy Dauz, Byung Hag Kim, Gladys Mae Lapina, Seychell Sarmiento, Rose Maningas and Harlene Baluyan.

Psychology majors included Rona Sioson, Vanessa Domingcil, Mary Rose Bajar and Hanna Mae Garcia.

Prof. Michael Fronda served as OJT coordinator. ###

WU-P hosts APCAS regional convention

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Wesleyan University-Philippines through the College of Arts and Sciences hosted the Third Annual General Assembly and Regional Convention of the Association of Philippine Colleges of Arts and Sciences (APCAS), Region III last August 27.
A total of 67 deans and representatives from some 45 colleges and universities in the region participated in the event themed “The Role of General Education for Global Competitiveness.”

In welcoming the delegates WU-P President Manuel G. Palomo, Sr. cited the importance of the university’s own College of Arts and Sciences as the General Education provider for students of different colleges.

Ms. Lorna Yusi of the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 3 (CHED-RO III) keynoted the affair with a discussion on the trends in program offerings and enrollment in Humanities, Social Sciences and Communication among Central Luzon higher education institutions.

Resource speakers included Dr. Felizardo Y. Francisco, director of the CHED Office of Programs and Standards, who discussed the topic “Revisiting CHED Policies and Standards in General Education”; Dr. Isagani Cruz, consultant on Academic Institutional Development of Far Eastern University, “Visioning the General Education Program”; and Dr. Conrado IƱigo, Jr., vice president for academic affairs of Lyceum of the Philippines University, “Matching General Education with Global Industry Needs.”

The APCAS Region III Board is composed of Dr. Edgar G. Galang of Systems Plus College Foundation, president; Dr. Epifania S. Gosioco of Pampanga Agricultural College, vice president; Dr. Carmela S. Dizon of Angeles University Foundation, secretary; Dr. Gloria B. Abrazado of Republic Central Colleges, treasurer; Dr. Beverlyn I. Agustin of Ramon Magsaysay Technological Institute, PRO; Dr. Narcisa R. Figuerres of Magsaysay Memorial College, auditor; and directors Dr. Virigina O. del Rosario of WUP, Dr. Nilda Hugo of Mt. Carmel College, Dr. Eduarto R. Cortez of Bataan Peninsula State University, Dr. Arnel T. Sicat of the University of the Assumption, Dr. Francisca Y. Gallego of Dr. Yanga’s Colleges, Inc., Dr. Teresita R. Dumlao of Columban College, Dr. Ramiro Plopino of Baliuag University and the immediate past president, Dr. Aurora C. Gonzales. ###

CAS spearheads Buwan ng Wika

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The College of Arts and Sciences’ Language and Literature Department led the celebration of the Buwan ng Wika last August 26.

The celebration, themed “Sa pangangalaga ng Wika at Kalikasan, Wagas na pagmamahal talagang Kailangan” featured competitions on Dagliang Talumpati, Tulang Pasalaysay, Paggawa ng Poster, Paggawa ng Slogan, Isahang Awit, Dalawahang Awit, Katutubong Sayaw and Interpretibong Sayaw.

The College of Computer Studies (CCS) grabbed the over-all championship after winning four categories. The CCS bagged the trophy in the Interpretatibong Sayaw, while Janine Robles won in the Isahang Awit as well as in the Dalawahang Awit with her partner Melquisedec del Rosario.

Other winners were Kathleen Gonzales (CBA, 1st place), Vanns Payawal (CHRIM, 2nd place) and Abigail Junia (CAS, 3rd place) in Dagliang Talumpati; Rein Parinas (CAS, 1st place), Anna Aurea Ramos (HRIM, 2nd place) and Oscar Angelo Ipurong (CBA, 3rd place) in the Tulang Pasalaysay; Gianne Jordan Gatcho (CBA, 1st place), Myra Gabinay (CoEd, 2nd place), and Julie Ann Luna (CAS, third) in Pagsulat ng Sanaysay; and Christina Yambot (CBA, 1st), Oscar Organia (CoE, 2nd place), and Billinger Graganta (CCS, 3rd place) in Paggawa ng Slogan.

On the other hand, the CoN won the Katutubong Sayaw category followed by CAS and CoEd in 2nd and 3rd places, respectively, while in the Interpretatibong Sayaw CoN ranked second, followed by the College of Engineering.

CAS faculty member Prof. Evangeline Agpoon was the over-all chair of the events, which was also overseen by Language and Literature Coordinator Prof. Marietta V. Reyes and CAS Dean Dr. Virginia O. del Rosario.###