President MGP appointed a new administrative head for the Human Resources Development Department and another for the newly-created Office of the University Accreditation Program earlier this month.

Dr. Erlinda C. Mones was appointed new HRDD director while Dr. Apolinar M. Alfonso was made the first director of the University Accreditation Program.

Dr. Mones earned her Ed. D. from Wesleyan, where she also received her M.A. in Educational Management and her undergraduate in BS Social Work. She has been a DSWD supervisor in Pampanga, and a Child Development coordinator at WUP.

She taught at WUP’s High School department, College of Social Work and College of Arts and Sciences, and in 1990 was appointed director of the Guidance and Placement Office until 2006, when she was appointed director of the Human Resource Development Department up until May 31, 2009.

In November 2010, she was reappointed as head of the office.

Dr. Alfonso graduated from the Philippine School of Business Administration as an Accounting major, and then pursued his MBA and later, his Ed.D. at WUP. He passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (1990) and worked as faculty member at the General de Jesus College (where he became head of the Commerce Department) and The Good Samaritan College in the 1980s.

In 1987, Dr. Alfonso began teaching at WUP’s College of Business and Accountancy (then called the College of Commerce) and then served as the assistant dean of the same college from 2005-2006.

He was appointed dean of the college and served up until 2010.

Twenty-four students comprise this year’s editorial board of Genre, the Central Student Publication of WUP, after results of a series of competitive exams have been released late last June.

Last year’s Managing Editor Edwin Santos from the College of Nursing was selected as the new editor-in-chief after evaluations were made on editors’ performances in their previous positions.

Ma. Zeycel Roxanne S. Dasig, also from CoN and formerly Genre’s news editor, was promoted to associate editor while former CAS correspondent Abigail Junia was chosen to be the new managing editor.

Section editors were Arnel Bien Francisco from the College of Business and Accountancy for news; Ren Gemuel Ramirez (also from CBA) and Rona Rose Moises (CoN) for features; Ronnel Simbulan (CoE) and Rose Ann Alabastro (CBA) for literary; Cris Adrey Adriano (CAS) for opinion; Raniel Cabato (CoE) for sports; and Marjorie Collado (CoEd) for art.

Julius Rafael Pili (CAS) and Dexter Azarcon (CoE) made their entry as photojournalists.

Erson Magsakay (CAS) was appointed as the new circulations manager.

Kevin Sagun (CCS) was chosen as the new design artist, while Aldrin Deocares (CoEd) returned as cartoonist after a two-year stint in the United States.

Genre also designated news correspondents to different colleges, to wit: Kevin Sagun for the CHRIM, Jeza Marie Torres for the CBA; Dexter Azarcon for the CoE, Jihad El-Zeany for the CCS, Rosilier Webster Lumantao for the CCJE, Ronald Ian Victorino for the CoN, Lorenz Arthur Ilagan for CAS and Lilybeth Palon for CoEd.

Prof. Ruth C. Alfonso serves as the paper’s technical adviser, in coordination with Student Affairs’ Director Mr. Henry Cocoy R. Nacpil.###

The College of Business and Accountancy honored 12 new certified public accountants (CPAs) in a Thanksgiving Service and Testimonial Luncheon held at Alessandra’s Banquet Hall last June 25.

Passing the May 2010 CPA Licensure Exams were Sheila Marie Alfonso, Jeffrey Alvarez, Donnie Glenn Banzon, Zydel Bunag, Ma.Loraine Calara, Maeza Constantino, Kristian Joy del Mundo, Ma. Cristina Joson, Kimberlyn Pascua, Lanette Pascua, Cyro Cam Saragpon, and Doniver Soledad.

Atty. Antonio F. Marzan, who was also a CPA, was the guest speaker of the affair. He reminded everyone that poverty should not be a subject of disappointment but rather be the subject of inspiration, and that there was no limit to what one can accomplish.

President Palomo also attended the testimonial luncheon to deliver his congratulatory message, sharing as well some thoughts on poverty which he himself experienced as a youth.

An outpour of emotion proceeded when the honorees delivered their testimonials, most of whom sharing stories of their trials on their way to the board exams and how they overcame them.

Families of the honorees also attended the event. ###

United Students’ Party’s Ruby Grace R. Rosale was elected president of the 2010-2011 Supreme Student Council in the general synchronized student elections held on July 16, 2010.

Rosale, a senior nursing student and Ayala Young Leader, defeated Eagles Students’ Party standard-bearer Famela Marisse Tan (CHRIM) by 972 votes.
Rosale’s running mate Filwyn P. Villanueva of CHRIM won the vice-presidency by 644 votes over Ane Moraine M. Vafakish of CBA.

The USP (who clinched the majority for the second straight year) took over 71% of SSC seats, the top six positions having been occupied by (in addition to Rosale and Villanueva) Junieca M. Bernardo as secretary, Jeremie A. Del Rosario as treasurer, Roderick L. Aguilar as auditor, and Shimaski Manuel E. Moreno as press relations officer.

Also elected were Philip Justin G. Siwa (press relations officer), Reyzil B. Catalan and Janelle Roseanne T. Libunao (business managers).

Representatives include Joshua G. Gaetos for CoN, Charmaine Y. Soriano for CBA, Edisen F. Mamauag for CoT, Ferdinand Martin J. Bote for CCS, Loissa L. Parungao for CoEd, Jonathan M. Constantino for CAS, Kenneth Jelmar C. Tangliben for CCJE and Heherson G. Tangliben for CHRIM.

Dm Pascual and Jean Andrei M. Alvarez were voted high school and elementary governors, respectively.

The Commission on Student Elections (COMSELEC) in coordination with the OSA proclaimed the winners of the 2010 SSC and local council polls at 5:00 p.m. of the same day. ###

For the sixth year in a row the College of Nursing managed to sweep across the scoreboards to top this year’s Palarong Wesleyan with 109 gold medals.

The CoN was followed by the College of Business and Accountancy, who got a total of 69 gold medals; the College of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management with 26 gold medals; The College of Criminal Justice Education with 23; the College of Computer Studies with 12 (27 silver medals); the College of Arts and Sciences with 12 (10 silver medals); the College of Engineering with 8; and the College of Education with 2.

The top-placing college of this year’s Palaro was determined using the gold-medal tally instead of the usual point system used in previous WUP intramurals. ###

The cagers of the College of HRIM managed to come from behind and clutch a narrow victory over the College of Computer Studies Knights 97-96 to secure this year’s Palarong Wesleyan basketball title in a match dubbed as one of the most exciting and heart-stopping games ever played in Wesleyan at the University Gym last August 13.

The HRIM Jaguars, who went past the preliminary rounds by four successive wins by default, trailed by as much as 23 points during the first half, a gap filled by silence among CHRIM bleachers.

During the half-time break, Jaguars Coach Darwin Morfe held a brief heart to heart talk with his players.

“Go hard, play hard, play with your heart, one team!” Morfe told his players, urging them to focus on the game to reduce the lead.

The Jaguars rallied on the second half with Nicholas Claudio firing away consecutive three-pointers that helped cut CCS lead to five.

They finally took their first lead in the match during the last three minutes of the fourth quarter, which was soon bolstered to a five-point lead with just a minute and 47 seconds remaining in the game.

The CCS Knights managed to level the game to 96, only to commit a foul which sent John Lord Germino to the free-throw line with just 6.2 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.

Germino missed the first throw, but made the second one which became the winning shot of the game as the Knights failed their attempt to field a buzzer beater.
The team unanimously commented that they prayed and worked hard as a team, and according to them it was the secret to their victory.

Last year the combined colleges of CHRIM and CBAA (the College of Management and Accountancy or CMA) also won the title in the men’s basketball tournament of the Palaro.###

Twelve book companies pooled together along the lobby of the university auditorium for a three-day book fair held last August 10-12.

Chief Librarian Dr. Carmelita A. Tiglao and her staff invited various publishers and book companies from Metro Manila to exhibit their latest academic reference books, textbooks and multimedia for all levels of learning up to the most recent copyright date.

Deans, faculty and students were invited to browse through different books and multimedia which can be used as instructional materials or simply as references in their fields of interest or study. The books and multimedia they chose were then requested for purchase.

The companies which participated in the book fair were Anvil Publishing Inc., Academic Book Sales, CD Books International Inc., Sta. Maria and Kelly Book Co., Belview Co., Linar Educational Materials, EDCA Publishing, New Century Books, FELTA, Great Books Trading, Omnibooks International and Creative Minds Books Co.
The University Library received 19 titles donated by CD Books Int’l, Inc. and three titles from Anvil Publishing, Inc. They paid P2,000 each as Book Fair Fee.

With its vast collection of different types of books the University library stands as the largest in Nueva Ecija.###

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 Iñigo, 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. ###

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.###

A brand new gateway connecting Cushman Campus to Maharlika Highway has been formally inaugurated in a simple ceremony held last July 2.

Constructed on a property adjacent to the Motorpool and bought from the Avanceña and Licup families, the WUP North Gate provides Wesleyans convenient access to the highway without having to pass through the bustling street of Mabini Extension.

It also serves to relieve the main gate of heavy traffic, as well as to avoid incidents of snatching and physical assault as some guards have been stationed in the area.

The soft opening coincided with WUP’s Thanksgiving Celebrations and was witnessed by some Wesleyan faculty and staff.

President Palomo made a brief speech after the gate was blessed by University Chaplain Rev. Rodel Layugan.

Construction of the main gate was under the supervision of Chief Administrative Officer Mr. Manuel V. Palomo, Jr. ###

In line with the expanding programs of the Office of the University Development and Alumni Relations (formerly the Office of Alumni Affairs), a new and modern “Alumni Centre” is set to open this year on a three-story building situated in a newly-acquired property along Maharlika Highway.

Under the initiative of University Development and Alumni Relations Director Prof. Antonio Jose D. Celis, the center aims to become the income-generating arm of his department.

According to Alumni Associate Mr. Nico Isaias D. Rivera, the new venture will boast of amenities aiming to bring the Wesleyan Spirit.

It will feature a hostel primarily planned to accommodate alumni visiting the university and wishing to stay overnight.

The building, which is to be equipped with function rooms and an executive lounge, will also house the offices of Development & Alumni Relations and the WU-P Alumni Association.

The OUDAR team is now conducting a feasibility study on the prospect of commercializing the hostel. Due to its location and proximity to key business centers, residential areas and major thoroughfares attracting more than 100,000 people daily, the office also intends to put up business spaces open to bidders in the banking, restaurant, coffee shop, retail and 24/7 convenience store industries.
It will also feature a “Memorabilia Corner” as well as a landscaped gallery for notable and successful alumni. The gallery will be made visible to people passing the North Gate to establish a sense of pride and motivation.

Plans of putting up a large electronic billboard facing the highway to create a techie appeal and add sophistication to the university are now on-track.###

WUP’s College of Nursing batch 2013 conducted its Capping, Pinning, Dedication and Candle Lighting Ceremonies last September 17 at the Nueva Ecija Convention Center in Palayan City.

The ceremony’s theme this year was “Facing Future Challenges in the Caring Profession with Passion and Determination.”

Three hundred thirty sophomores from Cushman Campus and three students from WUP’s Maria Aurora Campus were accompanied by their parents, clinical and academic instructors, and their dean Dr. Melania C. Cenon, together with President Manuel G. Palomo.

Mrs. Elizabeth R. Roxas, dean of Baliuag University’s College of Nursing was the guest speaker of the event. She delivered a message which focused on the responsibilities of a nurse and the real essence of service.

The occasion’s highlight was the entrance of Miss Florence Nightingale in the person of Ms. Danica Marie C. Baluyot and the audiovisual presentation accompanied by three song numbers performed by Prof. Juanito A. Mandia, Prof. Mark Anthony A. Mendez and Prof. Norvin T. Miguel.

The ceremony ended with the recital of the Florence Nightingale Pledge by the candidates followed by the singing of their class song entitled “We Will Carry the Torch.” ###

WU-P has opened Associate and Bachelor of Science courses in Radiologic Technology (ART and BSRT) with an enrolment of at least 15 students to begin classes in the associate level this semester.

The course was introduced along with the two-year Diploma in Midwifery.

Graduates of the three-year ART may pursue one more year of studies to earn the degree of Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology (BSRT). A professional in ART/BSRT is eligible for employment in hospitals and medical centers tasked with the operation of radiologic equipment.

The WU-P General Hospital uses the most modern equipments in Computer Tomography Scanning, DSA Interventional Radiology, and Cardiac Catherization, along with a Diagnostic X-ray machine and a Nuclear Medicine Unit.

WU-P is the only school that offers ladderized curriculum program for BSRT. Also, it is the only university which can arrange for graduates’ RadTech Board Examination in any US state to be taken locally, and will qualify successful examinees to practice their preferred area. ###

THE PRACTICE OF CONDUCTING the flag ceremony in the University which has long-been overlooked by past administrators is now being held regularly since October 2009.

President Palomo saw the significance of honoring the flag in a monthly ritual in the university as the institution’s way of paying homage to our national symbol and reminding the constituency of their duties as Filipinos.

The rites include the entrance of colors, highlighted by the singing of the national anthem, recitation of the “Panatang Makabayan,” “Panunumpa sa Watawat” and “Pagpupugay sa Watawat” and the singing of the Cabanatuan and Nueva Ecija marches, Wesleyan Hymn and “Bayan Ko” as the concluding song.

The event was made more significant by the presence of a guest speaker during each event who shared the revered moment with the students, faculty and staff.

Prominent personalities who have graced the ocassion since October last year were NE Senior Police Supt. Ricardo Marquez of PNP, Governor Aurelio Umali, Mayor Alvin Vergara, General Irineo Espino of the 7th Infantry Division, AFP, Schools Division Supt. Of Cabanatuan City Malcolm Garma and CHED III Regional OIC Director Maria Consolacion D. Cristobal.

Held once a month, usually on the first Monday, about a thousand join the activity at the University Gym. ###

THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DepEd) divisions of Cabanatuan City and Nueva Ecija, in cooperation with Wesleyan University – Philippines conducted a Teacher Induction Program (TIP) on April 19-23, 2010 at the WU-P Auditorium.

The program was divided to plenary and parallel sessions.

In the plenary sessions speakers included Dr. Renato S. Tan for Standard Competencies in Mathematics, Education Supervisor Salome P. Manuel for Standard Competencies in Science, ES Velma G. Parungao for Standard Competencies in English, Prof. Gladys P. Mangiduyos for Critical Thinking in Pedagogy, Dr. Cecilia V. Lucena for Critical Thinking/ Les
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son Planning Remodelling, Dr. Gener S. Subia for Constructivism, Prof. Ramon Valmonte on the Mother Tongue as Bridge to Multilingual Education, Dr. Nieves Paguagan for Classroom Management, and Dr. Beatriz G. Torno for NCBTS/TEDP/Experiential Learning Courses.

Parallel lessons on Mathematics, Science and English were conducted by Dr. Gener S. Subia, Engr. Melquiades A. Guevarra, Dr. Erlinda F. Apostol and Prof. Anita M. Guevarra.

The program received an excellent over-all evaluation.

“The facilitators are very supportive. I’m hoping [for a] second Teachers’ Induction Program,” one of the evaluators said.

“There should be another seminar like this. Every teacher should experience this seminar to get them on the right track of teaching,” another said. ###

THE NEWLY LANDSCAPED PLAYground and wading pool, and newly-built nipa hut of the Center for Child Development were inaugurated last August 14, 2009.

The ceremony began with the song for young children “Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God,” after which President Manuel G. Palomo, OIC Dean Gladys Mangiduyos of the College of Education, and CCD Supervisor Lucille Grace C. Hilario proceeded with the cutting of the ribbon.
 
The ceremonial dedication was led by Rev. Abraham E. Natividad.

The CCD Teachers, Pupils and Parents were very happy as they threw grains all over the play ground as a symbol of thanksgiving to God for the safe and beautiful recreational area for children.###

NOTED ABS-CBN TV AND RADIO broadcaster Korina Sanchez-Roxas was commencement speaker during the University’s 63rd Commencement Exercises held last April 8 at Plaza Acacia.

Sanchez-Roxas, better-known as Korina, spoke before the combined group of graduates from various colleges except for the College of Nursing which held a separate commencement rites the day before.

Korina, whose arrival was delayed for about an hour due to a previous meeting spoke very briefly about the significance of graduation in the life of a student. She also warned graduates to be wary of the new world they are about to enter because according to her it was not as beautiful as people think it to be.

She also encouraged them to keep the values learned in school and avoid becoming similar to “some government officials who are graduates of Harvard, yet have been divesting the government of millions of pesos through unscrupulous means.”

The host of the famed ABS-CBN program “Rated K” egged graduates to become dreamers like her husband Senator Mar Roxas who, according to her also “dreams of serving the country.” Senator Roxas, who ran for vice presidency under the Liberal Party ticket.

Meanwhile, Philippine Regulations Commission (PRC) Commissioner Leonila Faire was guest speaker at the first Nursing Commencement Exercises held last April 7. She addressed more than 700 Nursing graduates, which number was bigger than all the courses combined in a general commencement program. ###