THE
BEST PUBLIC servants are in UP.
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) handed out the Lingkod Bayan
and Pagasa awards to three UP professors and the Philippine
General Hospital’s Child Protection Unit (PGH-CPU) in
a ceremony held at the Camp Aguinaldo Theater last September
19.
The
Lingkod Bayan award is conferred on public officials and employees
of outstanding merit. These are employees who have made exceptional
and extraordinary contributions that have nationwide impact
on public interest, security, and patrimony.
The
Pagasa award, on the other hand, is given to individuals or
entities for their exemplary job performance.
Excellent service
Aside from receiving a cash gift of P100,000, a medallion, and
a plaque of recognition, Lingkod Bayan awardees Dr. Cleofas
Cervancia of UP Los Baños (UPLB) and Dr. Leoncio Deriada
of UP in the Visayas (UPV) were automatically promoted to the
next higher positions in their respective fields.
Cervancia,
a forerunner in pollination studies at UPLB’s Institute
of Biological Sciences, was lauded for her study of bees and
beekeeping as a viable enterprise in the country. Her research
contained comprehensive data on bee biodiversity in Asia and
proved that bees improve the quality and quantity of fruit yield.
She also developed technologies for mite control, which resulted
in the growth of bee colonies.
An award-winning writer, Deriada was recognized for his efforts
to enrich Philippine literature by encouraging the Kinaray-as
and Aklanons to produce works written in their dialects. He
currently teaches at UPV’s Iloilo campus.
Saving the children
Pagasa awardees Prof. Felisa Etemadi of UPV-Cebu and the PGH-CPU
got P50,000, a medallion, and a plaque of recognition.
Etemadi was praised for convincing the Cebu city government
to address issues concerning children. Thus, the local council
subsequently passed child-friendly ordinances. Etemadi’s
holistic thrust in teaching political science has also made
her a distinguished resource person. She has been regularly
tapped by local and international organizations to head studies
on society and governance.
PGH-CPU, the only training center for child protection in Asia,
has aided 4,000 children since it was created in 1997. The PGH-CPU
team was commended for creating “an effective fortress
of comfort for abused children.” The PGH-CPU team has
worked to unite doctors and various agencies in championing
children’s welfare.
Members
of PGH-CPU team include Dr. Bernadette Madrid, Dr. Mariella
Castillo, Dr. Stella Manalo, Dr. Cynthia Leynes, Dr. Norietta
Balderrama, Dolores Rubia, Nenette Eser, Emily Java, and Celieza
Antonio.
Additional rewards
The Lingkod Bayan and Pagasa awardees also received full scholarships
from UP, the Philippine Normal University, and the Technological
University of the Philippines; P100,000 insurance coverage from
Insular Life Assurance; and Suki Cards from Mercury Drugstore.
(Charmine Gultiano)
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UP opens
Diliman Interactive Learning Center
THE
DILIMAN INTERACTIVE Learning Center (DILC) of the University
will be inaugurated on October 6 at 10 a.m.
Situated next to the UP Computer Center, DILC will provide the
environ-ment, technical support, and facilities for the development
of digital instructional resources. Conceptualized as a test
bed for much-needed instructional materials made by Filipinos,
it will facilitate the research and development activities of
faculty members who are interested in developing tools for learning.
Housed in two multimedia classrooms, DILC will be equipped with
computers, a multimedia projector for group presen-tations,
an overhead projector, a white board, and a sound system. There
will also be a multi-purpose room for small group interactions
as well as individual study. A production room will also be
equipped with facilities for computer-generated graphics, digital
video production and a soundproofed room for audio recording.
Moreover, DILC associates will be given work areas. Other facilities
include a con-ference room, storage for resource mate-rials,
offices, and a personnel lounge. The DILC will also house the
UP System’s G.E. Council Secretariat.
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Big
wins for UP chess teams Women bag championship while men cop
second spot
THE UNIVERSITY OF the East briefing room could not contain
the applause for the UP Women’s chess team as they grabbed
the cham-pionship in the 66th season of the University Athletics
Asso-ciation of the Philippines (UAAP).
The women’s chess team—composed of Christine Grace
Espallardo, Sherily Cua, Arianne Acuja, Ruby Cervera, Catherine
Pereña, and Melanie Ramos—started the season with
huge wins and held on to the top spot all throughout the UAAP’s
first and second rounds.
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Victories
all around. (Top) The UP women’s chess team--Catherine
Pereña, Christine Espallardo, coach Leo Carlos,
Arianne Acuja, Melanie Ramos, and Ruby Cervera.
(Bottom, from left) The UP men’s chess team--Carlos,
Bernard Templo, Tyrone Lopez, Jerommel Gabriel, Cromwell
Sabado, Carl Espallardo, and John Finly Dacanay. |
The
win is probably even more memorable for Christine Grace Espallardo
who will soon be graduating. She was named the Most Valuable
Player in the women’s division, a distinction she had
aimed for since the season began.
The men’s chess team, on the other hand, copped the second
place in their division. Team members Carl Espallardo, Jerommel
Gabriel, Tyrone Lopez, Cromwell Sabado, Bernard Templo, and
John Finly Dacanay faced tough competition from De La Salle
University and Ateneo de Manila University.
Coach Leo Carlos is probably the happiest UP coach right now
because both his teams placed in the UAAP this season. He said,
“These victories will de-finitely help boost UP’s
overall ranking.” (Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo)
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UAAP
UPDATE:
Lady Maroons make it to the finals, Men’s volleyball team
to the semis
IT’S
BOTH CRUNCH time and show time for the Lady Maroons and the
UP men’s volleyball team.
Both
teams will vie for the chance to be hailed as University Athletics
Association of the Philippines (UAAP) champions in their respective
categories.
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Jubilant
yet serious. Two UP teams have made it to the
final four slots in UAAP Season 66: the men’s volleyball
team (top) and the women’s basketball team (bottom).
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The
Lady Maroons made it to the finals in the women’s basketball
category. They defeated the De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady
Archers in the final four round, 49-42, last September 25 at
the Araneta Coliseum. The Lady Maroons will play against the
Adamson University Lady Falcons in the best of three series
for the championship. The first game will be on October 2 at
the Araneta Coliseum.
The men’s volleyball team, on the other hand, racked up
a total of 11 wins and only three losses at the end of the UAAP’s
first and second rounds. They are currently ranked number two
following the top seeded DLSU. The UP men’s volleyball
team defeated Far Eastern University (FEU) in the playoffs last
September 25. UP and FEU will face off in the final four round
to enter the finals. (Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo)
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