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Post by TA Saiyan on Jun 24, 2014 9:14:19 GMT
Thomasians Cirilo Bautista, Jose Maria Zaragoza named National Artists
21 June 2014, 9:22 a.m. - TWO THOMASIANS are set to be given the state's highest recognition for the arts.
Writer Cirilo Bautista and the late architect Jose Maria Zaragoza were named National Artists for Literature and Architecture, respectively, in proclamations signed by President Benigno Aquino III.
Bautista, a former literary editor of the Varsitarian, received nine Carlos Palanca awards for his works such as The Cave and Other Poems, 1968; The Archipelago, 1970; Ritual, 1971; The Man Who Made a Covenant with the Wind, 1975; Charts, 1973; Telex Moon, 1975; Crossworks, 1979; and Philippine Poetics: The Past Eight Years, 1981.
"The works and achievements of Cirilo Bautista as a poet, fictionist, and essayist have greatly contributed to the development of the country's literary arts and has strengthened the Filipino's sense of nationalism," according to Proclamation No. 809 published on the government's official website.
Zaragoza, who was awarded posthumously, designed iconic structures like the Santo Domingo Church and the Pink Sisters' Convent in Quezon City, the Union Church of Manila in Makati, and the Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Muntinlupa. He also designed the Meralco Building on Ortigas Avenue, the National Library, and the Commercial Bank and Trust Company buildings in Makati and Escolta, Manila.
“The secular and religious works and achievements of Jose Maria V. Zaragoza demonstrate his typological versatility and mastery of the modernist architectural vocabulary,” Proclamation No. 812 stated.
Bautista and Zaragoza join the roster of Thomasian National Artists that include Nick Joaquín (1976), F. Sionil Jose (2001) and Bienvenido Lumbera (2006) for Literature and Juan Nakpil (1973), Leandro Locsin (1990) and I.P. Santos (2006) for Architecture.
The title of National Artist, first introduced in 1972, is given to Filipinos who have made significant contributions to the Philippine arts and letters.
Along with Bautista and Zaragoza, the others proclaimed national artists this year were Francisco V. Coching for Visual Arts; Alice Reyes for Dance, and Francisco F. Feliciano and Ramon Santos for Music. J. B. M. Ramil
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Post by Tomas Aiyan on Jul 5, 2014 5:28:53 GMT
Pope appoints Thomasian prelate as Vatican ambassador to UN
03 July 2014, 10:57 p.m. - A THOMASIAN prelate has been named by Pope Francis as the Vatican's representative to the United Nations (UN) in New York.
Archbishop Bernardito Auza, 55, the apostolic nuncio to Haiti, was appointed as permanent observer of the Holy See to the UN last July 1, replacing Indian Archbishop Francis Chulikatt who had been serving since 2010.
Auza’s new job as permanent observer to the UN includes following “attentively and with interest the work of UN Organizations,” according to the official website of the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN.
“In this forum, the Holy See Mission communicates the centuries’ experience of the Catholic Church to humanity, and places this experience at the disposal of the United Nations to assist it in its realization of peace, justice, human dignity and humanitarian cooperation and assistance,” the website stated.
Auza was appointed by the Pope's predecessor, now Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, as the apostolic nuncio to Haiti on May 8, 2008. He was there during the massive earthquake in 2010 that destroyed a huge part of western Haiti.
Born in Talibon, Bohol, Auza obtained his Licentiate in Philosophy in 1981, Licentiate in Theology in 1986, and Master's in Education in 1986 from UST. Angeli Mae S. Cantillana
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Post by TAS on Jul 28, 2014 8:05:19 GMT
New York-based Thomasian named Nurse of the Year
A prestigious organization of highly trained nurses in the United States has feted a Thomasian graduate for her work in running a 200-member nursing staff at a New York medical facility.
She is Jocelyn Perez, the American Psychiatric Nurses of Association's Nurse of the Year in 2013.
William Wang, her co-worker at the Metropolitan Hospital and among those who nominated her for the award, says she "has demonstrated unique leadership qualities, has a genuine love for her work, and she strives for nothing short of excellence in patient care and teaching and supporting her staff,” according to the APNA website.
Perez has been the hospital's nursing director in behavioral health for six years.
Having been on the job for more than two decades, Perez remains deeply passionate about her profession.
“They (patients) always inspire me and encourage me to persevere in carrying out our mission of providing high quality patient care,” she was quoted as saying at the APNA website.
Perez has also worked at the Bellevue Hospital and the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Zucker Hillside Hospital, both in New York City.
Perez draws inspiration from her patients, from the hope that she could make a difference in their lives.
“Those people who have suffered from mental illnesses and are able to recover into their full and highest potential as human beings inspire me to keep going,” said Perez.
It wasn’t Perez’ dream to become a nurse, but fate had other plans.
“I wanted to take up Foreign Service, but when I went to the UST Medicine Building and found out that Foreign Service was not offered at that time, during the martial law years,” she said.
“Ironically, I saw a long line of nursing applicants that same day. Interested, I took the entrance test out of curiosity, passed it and the rest is history.”
But the road to nursing wasn’t a walk in the park.
“The University’s Nursing program proved to be a highly competitive institution. During the five years that I was there, they only chose the crème-de-la crème to graduate,” Perez said.
During her years in UST, Perez realized that she enjoyed her psychiatric rotations more than the physical ones—she was more engaged in the human mind.
“My psychiatry rotation gave me a better insight into human behavior. I loved the analytical part of my assignments for they did not require much of the physical aspects that are needed to take care of patients with medical conditions,” she said.
Immediately after college, Perez started as an occupational nurse for LBC Air Cargo, Inc. and Jardine Davies, Inc. where she worked for six years before pursuing a career abroad.
She passed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) exam and proceeded to the US. She began the next phase of her career there at the Bellevue, an acute care hospital specializing in psychiatry, her preferred discipline.
Her stay at the institution was the highlight of her career as she received numerous awards.
“It was challenging in the early years of my career. I became a supervisor after four years as a staff nurse,” she said. “I was new then at Bellevue and compared to my other peers, I was younger and of a different ethnic background. But I had the passion, energy, commitment, intellectual ability and the charisma to work with teams.”
Perez worked her way up from being a staff nurse to a Head Nurse and finally, the Director of Nursing in a span of 22 years. She then transferred to a sister hospital, Metropolitan Hospital.
If it weren’t for her family, Perez admits she wouldn’t have handled homesickness well.
“I can say that I adjusted well to life in the States. I have a very supportive husband who allows me to do all these great things even until now,” said Perez, who has two children who are both professionals.
Perez plans to retire in the Philippines and help improve its mental healthcare.
“I would want to find work as a consultant to change the way people view mental health care in the Philippines,” she said. “The country’s overall view of patients with mental illness [in the Philippines] and the treatment modalities that exist over there require more modern and innovative approaches.”
She added: “Persons with psychiatric disorders are underserved and mostly disenfranchised, especially in a large city such as New York. I work in a public hospital and chose this as my regular job so that I could make a difference in peoples’ lives. My nursing education at UST solidified the foundation of my endeavors. As I always say, ‘Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice.’” Alfredo N. Mendoza V and Mone Virma Ginry P. Gumapac
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Post by orion on Jul 31, 2014 0:44:30 GMT
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Post by TAS on Aug 8, 2014 10:55:10 GMT
Honorary degree iginawad sa tagapangulo ng Metrobank para sa kanyang kawanggawa
Kuha ni Nazzi M. Castro
7 Agosto 2014, 9:20 p.m. - GINAWARAN ng UST si George Ty, tagapangulo ng Metrobank Group of Companies, ng honorary doctorate degree sa humanidades dahil sa iba't ibang proyektong pangkawanggawa na pinamunuan niya.
Ayon kay Rektor P. Herminio Dagohoy, O.P., iginagawad ng Unibersidad ang mga honorary doctorate degrees bilang tanda ng karangalan at respeto sa mga karapat-dapat na Pilipinong naging instrumento ng pag-unlad.
“We confer the honorary degree [on him] not only for his achievements in the banking industry but for his works that embody Thomasian values of commitment, competence and compassion,” ani Dagohoy sa kanyang talumpati sa Medicine Auditorium, Huwebes.
Sa kanyang talumpati ng pagtanggap, sinabi ni Ty na espesyal ang karangalang natanggap dahil UST ang nagbigay nito.
"I have received honorary degrees from different institutions. But this is special because it's from UST, my school," aniya.
Binigyang-diin ni Ty sa kanyang talumpati na ang karanasan ang pinakamahusay na guro.
“Experience can be a very hard and strict teacher, sometimes even cruel, but the lessons you can learn from experience [are the ones] you will never forget,” ani Ty.
Ang pagiging matapat sa mga pinagsisilbihan ang susi upang maging isang matagumpay na negosyante,dagdag pa niya.
“To be a businessman, one has to be law abiding citizen. One must engage only in legitimate and proper businesses,” aniya.
Ayon pa kay Ty, responsibilidad ng isang matagumpay na institusyong pinansyal na makibahagi sa pagkamit ng kaunlaran sa bansa.
Pinangunahan ang pagbibigay-parangal nina Dagohoy, Secretary General P. Winston Cabading, O.P. at Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Clarita Carillo, kasama ang dekano ng Faculty of Arts and Letters na si Michael Anthony Vasco, at rehente na si P. Joseto Bernadas, O.P.
Noong 1962 sa edad na 30, itinatag ni Ty ang Metrobank na ngayo'y isa sa pinakamalaki sa bansa. Binuo naman niya ang Metrobank Foundation noong 1979 sa paglalayong maglunsad ng mga programang pang-kaunlaran para sa bansa at sa Asya.
Pampitumpu’t lima si Ty na ginawaran ng honorary doctorate ng UST. Huling nagbigay ang Unibersidad ng honorary doctorate noong 2009. R. A. Vergara, Jr.
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Post by Tom A Saiyan, MD on Sept 10, 2014 3:44:42 GMT
Tomasino nahalal na pangulo ng PMA
Ni Rhenn Anthony S. Taguiam
ISANG mas nagkakaisang Philippine Medical Association (PMA) ang hangad ng bagong halal nitong pangulo na isang Tomasino matapos maganap ang PMA Annual Convention sa lungsod ng Vigan, Ilocos Sur, noong ika-23 ng Mayo.
Si Maria Minerva Calimag, MD, Ph.D., isang propesor mula sa Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, ang ika-93 pangulo at ikapitong babaeng pangulo ng PMA.
Bukod sa mas nagkakaisang PMA, hangad din ni Calimag na ayusin ang pamamahala sa kanilang institusyon.
“Bilang isang organisasyon, nararapat lamang na bigyan natin ng [mas maayos na] sistema ang [ating] pamamalakad,” ani Calimag. “Magpapakalat kami ng mga makabuluhang impormasyon sa lahat ng antas at aayusin ang daloy ng trabaho sa loob [ng PMA].”
Kabilang sa mga plano ni Calimag ang pagpapadala ng mga Pilipinong doktor sa iba’t ibang lugar sa bansa na hindi ganoong nabibigyang pansin upang makatulong sa mga mamamayang higit na nangangailangan. Layunin din niya ang pagbuo ng mas maayos na proseso ng pagtanggap ng mga pasyente sa mga pagamutan, at ang pagpapatuloy sa kaniyang adbokasiya na pagtuturo sa mga paaralang nag-aalok ng mga kursong pang-medisina na online.
“Para ito sa mga estudyanteng nahihirapang makapasok sa mga paaralan dahil nakatira sila sa mga lalawigan,” paliwanag ni Calimag.
Dagdag pa rito, kasalukuyang isinusulong ni Calimag ang Physicians’ Act na naglalayong palitan ang Medical Act ng 1959 upang lalong mapangasiwaan ang edukasyong pang-medikal at ang pamamahala sa pagsasanay ng medisina sa bansa.
Hamon ng integrasyon
Nananatiling bukas ang pananaw ni Calimag sa mga pagbabagong dala ng nalalapit na regional integration ng mga bansang kabilang sa Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) sa larangan ng medisina simula 2015.
Sa pamamagitan ng ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), makabubuo ng mas nagkakaisang komunidad na pang-ekonomiya ang mga bansang kabilang sa ASEAN na magpapalakas sa kanilang sosyo-kultural, pulitikal at ekonomikal na relasyon sa tulong ng malawakang integrasyon.
Ito ang nagtulak kay Calimag na bumalangkas ng isang bill na naglalayong mapabilang sa PMA ang lahat ng mga doktor at mga organisasyong pang-medikal sa bansa.
“Kailangan nating maipakita na Ani Calimag, maaaring mabawasan ang mga negatibong epekto ng AEC sa tulong ng mas maayos na paghahanda sa pamamagitan ng pagtulong sa mga manggagamot na makabuo ng mas matitibay na relasyong pampropesyunal sa isa’t isa, at unawain ang mga pamantayang pang-medikal maging ang kultura ng ibang mga bansang maaaring makaapekto sa kanilang panggagamot.
Maging sa usapin ng kontrobersyal na Reproductive Health (RH) Act, o Reproductive Act 10354, ipinaliwanag ni Calimag na iisang paksa lamang ang nais isulong ng PMA—na ang buhay ay nagsisimula sa conception—na siyang pinaniniwalaan din ni Calimag.
Nakasaad sa Section 23 ng RH Act ang mga hindi maaaring gawin ng mga manggagamot, mga opisyal ng gobyerno, mga pribadong kompanya at mga karaniwang Filipino na maaaring magkaroon ng negatibong epekto sa reproduktibong kalusugan ng kanilang kapwa.
Ang paragraph (a) naman ng Section 23 ang talata na nagsasaad ng mga hindi maaaring gawin ng mga manggagamot na pwedeng magkaroon ng mga negatibong epekto sa reproduktibong kalusugan ng kanilang mga pasyente.
Nakasaad naman sa subparagraph (3) ng paragraph (a) na maaaring tumanggi ang mga manggagamot at mga institusyong pang-medikal na gawin ang contraception, contraceptive sterilization at artificial reproduction sa kanilang mga pasyente dahil ito ay kontrobersyal sa moralidad ng mga tao.
Ang contraception ay ang paggamit ng mga condom at birth control pills upang maiwasan ang pagbubuntis kahit na nagtatalik ang isang lalaki at babae. Ang contraceptive sterilization naman ay ang permanenteng klase ng contraception na kung saan, aalisin sa katawan ang kakayahan nitong makapag-fertilize, o makapagsama ng sex cells —sperm cell ng lalaki at egg cell ng babae—sa pamamagitan ng surgery.
Ipinaliwanag ni Calimag na bagamatnpinapayagang humingi ng serbisyo ang mga pasyente na tumatalakay sa kanilang reproduktibong kalusugan, binibigyan ng mga probisyong ito ng pagkakataon ang mga manggagamot na tumanggi sa pagbigay ng nasabing mga serbisyo dahil sa tinatawag na conscientious objection. Ito ay ginagawa kung sa tingin nila ay maaaring maging immoral o labag sa kanilang konsensya, at basehang etikal ang ginagawa nila.
Nagtapos si Calimag ng kaniyang espesiyalisasyon sa Clinical Epidemiology sa College of Medicine ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas noong 2003, at nakuha ang kaniyang Doctor of Philosophy para sa Education, Major in Educational Management sa UST Graduate School noong 2010.
Si Calimag din ang naging pangulo ng Philippine Society of Anesthesiologists ng dalawang termino mula 2010 hanggang 2011 at ng Manila Surgeons Alliance noong 2002.
Naglingkod siya ng 31 taon sa organized medicine at 27 sa akademya.
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Post by Saiyan Theologian on Sept 24, 2014 2:39:02 GMT
Pope appoints UST vice chancellor to International Theological Commission
Sept. 24, 2104, 12:58 a.m. - POPE Francis has named UST Vice Chancellor Fr. Gerard FranciscoTimonerIII,O.P.as one of the new members of the InternationalTheologicalCommission.
Timoner, the prior provincial of the Dominican Province of the Philippines, was appointed along with 29 other theologians from different countries as new members of the commission, according to a press release issuedbythe Holy See Press Office.
The new appointees will serve a five-year term, from 2014 to 2019.
Timoner is the fourth Filipino to be named to the Vatican commission, after the JesuitFr. Catalino Arevalo,Don Bosco priest Fr. Francis Gustilo, and Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle.
The International Theological Commission's primary duty is to help the Holy See and the Congregation forthe Doctrine of the Faith in examining doctrinal questions. It was instituted by Pope Paul VI on April 11, 1969.
Timoner commenced his four-year term as the priorprovincialof the FilipinoDominicansin2012. He alsoservedas UST vice rector for religious affairs andrector of the Central Seminaryfrom2007 to2012.
Timoner earned his bachelor's degree in Philosophy from the Philippine DominicanCenterof InternationalStudiesin 1991 and bachelor's degree in Sacred TheologyfromUST in1994.
He obtained his licentiate in Sacred Theology fromthe Katholieke UniversiteitNijmegeninthe Netherlandsin2004. Angeli Mae S. Cantillana
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Post by escolar on Nov 28, 2014 5:53:10 GMT
Dagohoy appointed to scientific body of Biblical School in Jerusalem
Nov. 28, 2014, 9:52 a.m. - UST RECTOR Fr. Herminio Dagohoy, O.P. has been appointed to the Conseil Scientifique of the École Biblique et Archéologique Française de Jérusalem (Scientific Council of the French Biblical and Archaeological School of Jerusalem).
According to the official Facebook page of UST, Fr. Bruno Cadore, O.P., master of the Order of Preachers, named Dagohoy, the 96th rector of UST, to the council for a three-year term starting Nov. 21, 2014.
The council is composed of at least eight members, namely: the director of the École, an associate for intellectual life, a provincial during his term of office, a regent during his term of office, the president of a Dominican institution of higher studies, a representative from the professors of the École, and at least two biblical experts named by the Master of the Order.
The council will meet yearly in Jerusalem or Rome to assist the director of the École in reviewing financial statements and budgets, and examining annual reports.
Dagohoy was appointed rector of the University in 2012, and is the prior of the Priory of St. Thomas Aquinas in UST. He was prior of Santo Domingo Convent in Quezon City from 2002 to 2004. In 2005, he was named the 9th rector and president of Angelicum College in Quezon City. M. D. L. Macalino
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Post by Pixnoy on Jan 12, 2015 8:06:35 GMT
2015’s much-anticipated movies
Ruben Nepales Philippine Daily Inquirer 1:52 AM | Friday, January 9th, 2015
Highest-ranking Pinoy
June unveils Pixar’s “Inside Out,” directed by Pete Docter and codirected by University of Santo Tomas alumnus Ronnie del Carmen, one of the Pixnoys, or Filipinos working in the acclaimed animation studio. As codirector of the film that takes us inside the mind, Ronnie becomes the highest-ranking Filipino creative talent in the US film industry.
Read more: entertainment.inquirer.net/160378/2015s-much-anticipated-movies#ixzz3OiIIkHLM
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Post by #pixnoy on Jan 16, 2015 8:23:30 GMT
BTW, Mr. del Carmen is a CFAD alumnus...
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Post by ==+== on Feb 12, 2015 11:50:19 GMT
Industrial Eng’g professor named ASEAN Engineer
Feb. 12, 2015, 7:00 p.m. - ANOTHER Thomasian industrial engineer has made it to the roster of engineers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Carlos Ignacio Lugay, a professor from the Faculty of Engineering, received the title of ASEAN engineer during the 32nd Conference of the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations in Myanmar last Nov. 10 to 13, 2014.
Five Thomasian industrial engineers had been given the title ASEAN engineers, namely, Quality Management Office Director Nestor Ong in 2012, and Juanito Chan, Nancy Eleria, Marilyn Mabini, and Joehanna Ngo in 2013.
The ASEAN Engineer Registry aims to promote recognition of engineering teams within and outside the region, safeguard the professional interest of engineers, foster high standards of professional practice in the field, and promote cultural links among members of ASEAN engineering organizations. Roberto A. Vergara, Jr.
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Post by #voyager on Feb 24, 2015 15:17:04 GMT
Brillante Mendoza Traces Manila’s Evolution On History Channel ShowBy ROWENA JOY A. SANCHEZ
January 13, 2013, 11:16am
BRILLANTE MENDOZA got his ‘calling’ to do filmmaking while shooting ‘Masahista’
Between how a city was and what it has become is a journey worth telling.
That is what lies at the core of one of History’s latest offering, “Around The World With Voyager,” a five-part series that explores the “unique evolution” of five Asian cities through the eyes of their respective icons and their inspiring success stories.
With Manila among the featured cities, the show puts the spotlight on internationally acclaimed director Brillante Mendoza, who aims to present the “truth and reality onscreen, [and] to touch people’s lives and make a difference by involving them.”
In tracing Brillante’s journey to filmmaking, “Around The World With Voyager” host Scott Woodward, a notable Singapore-based Canadian photographer, will join the former in visiting various places in Manila that proved instrumental in his career.
They went from the University of Santo Tomas, the oldest university in Asia, where Brillante majored in advertising; to Mandaluyong, where he shot scenes for his award-winning works “Masahista” and “Kinatay” – for which he became the first Filipino to win Best Director at the Cannes film festival; the Quiapo Church where he devotedly hears mass; and his “personal Eden,” a “Secret Garden” where Brillante “continues to make films with honesty.”
Brillante’s most recent works are also both internationally acclaimed: “Captive,” starring French actress Isabelle Huppert, and the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival entry “Thy Womb,” led by Philippine Superstar Nora Aunor.
Aside from Manila, “Around The World With Voyager” also has episodes on Taipei (Taiwan), Hong Kong, Jodhpur (India), and Hanoi (Vietnam).
Recreating the expedition of 20th Century traders who paved the way for global trade, Scott has sailed in the 187-foot long Voyager yacht for the show. The yacht is owned by the esteemed company John Walker & Sons, and its inclusion in the series is seen as a fitting tribute.
The show’s inspiration is the classic travel guide “Around the World,” developed with the help of the company’s distributors and that which chronicled the old explorations of John Walker & Sons as it bravely sailed across unfamiliar territories.
The “Around The World With Voyager” episode featuring Brillante airs Jan. 14 at 11 p.m.
History is available on SKYCable Ch. 25; Cable Link Ch. 44; Dream Satellite Ch. 30; Destiny Cable Ch. 57.
Source: Manila Bulletin
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Post by #BBC World on Mar 31, 2015 1:08:36 GMT
Dr. Vicki Belo Featured On BBC World News
Dr. Vicki Belo, the foremost figure in the Philippine beauty industry, scored another landmark distinction this week when she was tapped by BBC World News for a feature on the Asian ideal of beauty.
Belo was part of a panel of guests that discussed skin whitening and the Asian ideal of beauty in an episode of "Impact," a show that focuses on Asia Pacific events hosted by Babita Sharma on BBC World News.
Sharma discussed Asia's love affair with fair skin, the medical treatments and products associated with it, and the health and cultural implications of this widespread practice.
Belo, recognized internationally as the biggest name in the Philippine cosmetic scene, was a resource speaker along with Asian-born model Tuey Mac, and Dr. Ayan Panja.
Belo talked about how the Belo Medical Group first began offering whitening treatments some six years ago in response to overwhelming client demand. The skin lightening industry is one of the most lucrative markets in the Asia Pacific, valued at a whopping 13 billion USD.
The interview aired on Feb. 20 as part of the "Impact" series, reaching an average of 76 million viewers around the globe each week.
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Post by Pinoy sya, malay sya on May 14, 2015 6:11:52 GMT
Filipino architect stands tall in Malaysia
Kristine Angeli Sabillo INQUIRER.net
Building a home in Malaysia was not in his design plan but architect Manny Canlas couldn’t resist the pull of love.
“I came here for my wife and discovered work at the same time,” he tells INQUIRER.net while having breakfast at a restaurant just below the famous Petronas Twin Towers – among the many buildings in Kuala Lumpur he was fortunate enough to have worked on.
Manny, a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), has been living in Malaysia for 30 years. He calls himself “semi-retired” but is juggling his own design practice and lecture work at Taylor’s University in Kuala Lumpur.
Rendering of Istana Nurul Iman, palace of the Sultan of Brunei. Image courtesy of Emmanuel Canlas.
Rendering of Istana Nurul Iman, palace of the Sultan of Brunei. Image courtesy of Emmanuel Canlas.
He met his then-future wife, a Malaysian Chinese named Kristine, while working with national artist for architecture Leandro V. Locsin on a palace for the Sultan of Brunei. After the completion of Istana Nurul Iman, Manny visited Kristine and her family in Malaysia.
READ: Did you know…Leandro Locsin
Despite the uncertainty of his future there, he decided to stay and get married.
The risk paid off: he has a beautiful family and a flourishing career that involved designing some of the magnificent buildings in the sprawling city of Kuala Lumpur.
Right place, right time
The humble architect says a lot of his achievements could be attributed to being in the right place at the right time. Much of what has happened to him, including being an architect, was not part of his plans.
Already good at drawing when he was a child, Manny wanted to become an artist.
“I went to UST with my Dad (to apply for their) Fine Arts (program),” he says. When he got there, however, he went to the wrong window.
“I went to (the window with) the shortest line,” he recalls, laughing. The university staff asked him if he wanted to apply for the Architecture program instead.
Discouraged by the long queue – “There were 30 people in line (for Fine Arts),” Manny says in mock horror – and pressured to make a split-second decision, he applied to study architecture.
His grandfather, who was a professor at the college, paid for his education. “(He was happy that) out of his 45 grandchildren, I chose to become an architect,” Manny says. “I was so thankful because my mother and father can’t really afford it. Architecture was so expensive.”
Despite his artistic inclination, Manny struggled during his first few years in the college. He had trouble with math, especially calculus.
“I was not really an ‘A’ student,” he says. “I was a late bloomer.” It was only after college that he found his footing.
After working as a draftsman for an Araneta-owned development corporation, he was recommended by a friend to Locsin.
At a young age, Manny became a member of Locsin’s architectural firm where he was immediately promoted as group leader architect. After designing buildings in Makati, he flew to Brunei with the rest of Locsin’s team for the construction of the sultan’s grand palace.
“Because of Locsin, I’m where I am now,” Manny says of the famous architect.
He says he stayed in Malaysia without a job offer or a plan but it was his experience with Locsin that made his employers trust him.
Standing tall
For several years, he designed condominiums and resort hotels in Malaysia and nearby countries.
It was in the 1990s that the company he worked for was commissioned by Petronas, a Malaysian government-owned oil and gas company. Manny led the local team that initially took care of the design plans of Cesar Pelli, an Argentine American architect known for designing some of the world’s tallest buildings and landmarks, for the Petronas Twin Towers.
Once the tallest building in the world, the Petronas Twin Towers is now considered a modern architectural icon in Malaysia.
READ: Malaysia: A delightful fusion of lifestyle and culture
Manny, however, is most proud of his work in Platinum Park, a mixed development site also within the Kuala Lumpur City Center enclave. Among the buildings he designed in that area are Naza Tower and Menara Felda.
The Naza Tower, which features a pair of “twisted” buildings, won the Best Commercial High-Rise Development Award for the Asia Pacific region in the 2012-2013 International Property Awards.
“The company I worked with (RSP Architects Sdn Bhd) does not restrict itself to the basics. As you can see in the architecture,” he says as he gestures toward the Naza Tower, “a lot of modern technology has been introduced.”
Asked what sets him apart from other architects, he says, “I’ve always been vocal and straight to the point. When you have that confidence and you’re true to yourself, it will bring you anywhere.”
A gifted artist, Manny says people seem to like and understand his sketches. He says this was especially important during his early years, when most architectural designs were drafted by hand.
Filipino talent
While working in Malaysia can be challenging, Filipino professionals are able to compete and prove their worth, Manny says.
READ: A taste of the Philippines in Kuala Lumpur
In 2008, he returned to RSP Architects as a senior associate to help hire talent and expand operations. When he left, the company’s workforce reached 200, from only 80 six years ago. A handful of the new hires were Filipinos.
“Now they were being recognized for their work. They’re proving themselves,” he says. “And we hear it directly from the management itself. Now the (RSP) management is asking my architects to hire more Filipinos back home.”
Despite living in Malaysia for decades, Manny has never forgotten where he came from.
Besides designing and teaching, he still finds time to preside over meetings of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Kuala Lumpur chapter. As the president of the chapter, Manny hopes to improve the working conditions of his peers in Malaysia.
Right now, he is working with the Professional Regulatory Commission to arrange licensure exams for “underboard” Filipino architects or those without licenses.
Several years ago, he had the opportunity of bringing former President Fidel V. Ramos to the KL Tower, another iconic building in Kuala Lumpur. Ramos was inspired by the structure and asked Manny to design a similar one in Metro Manila. Unfortunately, the plans fell through.
Manny’s wish for the Philippines, however, is quite simple.
Asked if he still wants the country to have an iconic building similar to the Petronas Twin Towers or the KL Tower, he says, “(My dream is for the Philippines) to be progressive…I just want us (to regain) the respect (of other nations). I think it’s only a matter of time.” IDL
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Post by CJ on May 25, 2015 1:22:58 GMT
FEATURE THOMASIAN
Cayetano Arellano (1847–1920) was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines under the American Civil Government. He was Chief Justice from 1901 until his retirement on April 12, 1920, making him the longest serving Chief Justice. He finished the following degrees in our beloved University:
Bachelor of Philosophy (B.Phil.) - 1862
Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) - 1867
Bachelor of Civil Law and Canon Law (J.C.B., B.C.L.) - 1871
Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) - 1876
Source: Cruz, Isagani A. (2000). Res Gescensored word: A Brief History of the Supreme Court. Rex Book Store, Manila
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Post by #INSEAD on May 31, 2015 8:33:27 GMT
Google exec is 1st Pinoy valedictorian of prestigious business school
By Epi Fabonan III (The Philippine Star) | Updated February 2, 2015
MANILA, Philippines - A Filipino executive working for Google has brought another rare distinction for the country.
Just recently, Rudi Ramin, Google’s brand solution expert for Asia-Pacific, became the first Filipino to graduate valedictorian at the prestigious Institut Européen d’Administration des Affaires (INSEAD), or the European Institute of Business Administration.
The 35-year old Ramin was the only Filipino among 157 individuals from 47 nations to comprise the Global Executive MBA Class of 2014 at INSEAD’s Singapore campus. Before taking up his MBA at the institute, Ramin graduated magna cum laude with a degree in BS Accountancy at the University of Santo Tomas. He was also awarded Most Outstanding Accounting Student of the Philippines.
His academic standing, and later on his perseverance and dedication to his profession, led him to work for Unilever in Manila and Singapore. He has also previously worked at Kraft Foods Singapore, before working for Google, also in Singapore.
During the INSEAD graduation ceremonies held at the NUS Cultural Center in Singapore, Ramin recounted in his valedictory speech the challenges of being the only Filipino enrolled in the course.
He shared, “I felt like a kid on his first day of school. My mom, my wife and my nine-year old son, Zach, held my hand as we entered the campus. I was feeling a bit shy and out of place. I was the only Filipino in the Asia section and there was a collection of people from different countries, speaking languages I could not understand and doing jobs I didn’t even know existed. My son worried for me. When I came home, he asked, ‘Daddy, did you make any friends?’”
In his speech, he also recounted the tough act of balancing his MBA, careers, family relationship, and hobbies, telling the audience about times he had to take an overnight flight to Singapore, Abu Dhabi or Fontainebleau on a Friday and go straight to school to endure nine hours of financial accounting. He was profuse in acknowledging the efforts of family and friends for patiently supporting his pursuit of a dream and for putting up with his shortcomings while he went through the highly rigorous, life-changing program.
“To our families and friends, thank you for giving us space and time to complete this degree. We are sharing this achievement with you,” Ramin said in gratitude.
In the closing remarks of his valedictory speech, Ramin described his experience as the initial step toward the realization of his dreams, inspiring his fellow graduates to follow in his lead in pursuing their individual aspirations.
“We dream to give our families a better future. We dream to lead our organizations and make them great. We dream to change the course of our careers and do what we’re really passionate about. We dream to establish our own companies and create jobs in our home countries. We dream to create an impact in the world and make it a better place for future generations. But we will not stop with just dreaming.
“The INSEAD experience is just the first step. It is now up to us to make these
dreams happen. We already have shown that we can persevere and stretch ourselves to the limits,” Ramin said.
As the only Filipino to graduate with the highest honors from a distinguished international business school, Ramin proves once more that Filipinos can be at par with the world in business learning and proficiency and deserving of notable positions in the global marketplace.
Source: www.philstar.com/good-news/2015/02/02/1419101/google-exec-1st-pinoy-valedictorian-prestigious-business-school
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Post by #NASA MOM on Jun 16, 2015 6:14:04 GMT
Filipina Is NASA's First Woman Mission Operations Manager
New America Media, News Feature, AJ Presss, Posted: Mar 02, 2010
A group of satellites, named the A-Train, orbits the Earth on the same track and at the same mean equatorial altitude of 705 km. This formation of international, Earth-observing satellites is also known as the Afternoon Constellation, because they cross the equator within a few minutes of one another at around 1:30pm. By combining the different sets of nearly simultaneous observations, scientists are able to gain a better understanding of its main mission--studying the important parameters related to climate change. As an additional benefit, the A-Train satellites provide unique information about tropical cyclones, the collective term for tropical depressions, tropical storms, hurricanes and typhoons.
Providing key leadership to these satellite missions is Angelita Albano Castro-Kelly, who currently holds a dual role as the Earth Observing System (EOS) Science Interface Manager and the International Earth Science Constellation Team Manager at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt Maryland. Kelly also holds the distinction of being the first woman and first Filipino NASA Mission Operations Manager (MOM) for a major flight project.
As the Science Interface Manager, Kelly continues to interface with the domestic and international Earth Science community to ensure that they are satisfied with the science data from the EOS satellites and that their science goals and objectives are being met.
Kelly’s role as the International Earth Science Constellation Team Manager is a very challenging one. For the past two years, she has been working with space personnel from other NASA centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Pasadena, California), the US Air Force (Albuquerque, New Mexico), universities, and the French Space Agency, the Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES) negotiating agreements on how the various organizations will work together on-orbit as one constellation mission. In November 2004, due in large part to Kelly’s leadership and persistence, the six constellation science and mission teams reached agreement and signed the "Afternoon Constellation Operations Coordination Plan".
"Since the satellites are flying very close (separated by seconds) to each other, it is imperative that the missions cooperate and coordinate their on-orbit operations to ensure the safety of all the satellites in the constellation," said Kelly, who is known as Angie to her family and friends.
Born in Jones, Isabela, Philippines, Angelita Albano Castro comes from a distinguished family in the Philippines. She is the youngest of the six children of Eufemia Lagasca Albano, a pharmacist, and Dr. Miguel A. Castro, a medical doctor and a Captain in the US Armed Forces in the Far East, who was killed in action in WWII. Both her grandfathers, Don Antonio Albano and Don Macario Castro, served as Mayor of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Her late brother, Pacifico A. Castro, was former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Canada, Belgium, and Jordan, and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs. Another brother is Atty. Joselito A. Castro, formerly Commercial Counselor to Canada, Argentina, and Switzerland, and Commissioner General of the Philippine participation in the 1982 World’s Fair, Tennessee, USA. Other siblings are Dr. Miguel Castro Jr, Dr. Milagros C. Morelos and Erlinda C. Jacobo, all living in Maryland.
Angie graduated Summa cum Laude from the University of Santo Tomas in 1962 with a degree of BS in Mathematics and Physics. She did graduate work in Physics (MS) at the University of Maryland, and over the years, took up several courses in Project Management, systems engineering, computer science, software management, spacecraft design and analysis, and supervisory management..
"I came to the USA with my Mom in 1962, when I was 19, to pursue graduate studies in Physics. I planned to go back to the Philippines and be a professor at UST. However, I met and married Dr. Francis J. Kelly, Ph.D., a physicist," recalled Angie. Francis, a Magna cum laude graduate of The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, is "the scientist in the family", Angie said. Francis and Angie have three children-Maria Angelita, Francis Joseph, Jr., and John Michael.
Kelly joined NASA at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland 14 months after she had her 3rd child. "I was fascinated with space -the stars and the planets, and astronauts- and thought that it would be nice to learn more about it. Before I went to work for NASA, my idea of NASA was so narrow--I only thought about rocket ships (John Glenn’s Friendship 7 had been on a visit to Manila the year that I left for the US). After I started working at the Goddard Space Flight Center, I learned about the depth and breadth of the space endeavor--the diversity of scientific and engineering disciplines, and the many opportunities to contribute to the space program, not just the more popular manned missions," explained Angie.
"When I joined NASA, I started as a member of one of the contractor teams that support many of NASA’s programs. I learned on the job about satellites and how they are used by scientists to further their knowledge about the sun, the Earth, and outer space. Having a background in Math and Physics definitely helped," Angie admitted.
Citing Robert Kennedy’s famous line which became one of her favorite sayings, ""Some men see things as they are and ask, "Why?"; I dream things that never were and say, "Why not?", Angie fearlessly conquered the "man’s world" in NASA, which she considers one of her major achievements in her professional life.
"In those days, I was often the only woman on the team so I had to prove that I could perform as well, if not, better than the male members of the team," recalled Angie of her early days. "Work-wise, I think the best achievement for me was being able to be recognized and be successful in what started out as very much a "man’s world". I was the only female for many years on some of the teams that I worked with. (Today, there are many women working in NASA). I have also had a lot of satisfaction in being able to represent NASA in dealing with our International Partners and at international meetings and conferences," said Kelly.
Believing that "faith can move mountains", Angie Kelly has provided over 30 years of outstanding service at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/Goddard Space Flight Center. She has achieved supervisory and management positions in NASA’s highly visible projects. She began her 12-year association with the Space Shuttle Manned Flight Missions as a member of the development team that designed and implemented GSFC’s Spacelab Data Processing Facility (SLDPF). Mrs. Kelly demonstrated exemplary leadership and technical expertise as the SLDPF Project Manager. She gained national as well as international recognition and respect, the latter through her successful and effective cooperation on the Spacelab missions with NASA’s International Partners in Germany and Japan.
In 1990, Angie was asked to be the Mission Operations Manager (MOM) for the Earth Observing System (EOS) Project, the centerpiece of NASA’s "Earth Science Enterprise" program. As the EOS MOM, she was responsible for developing the overall EOS Mission Operations Concept, which served as a basis for all the EOS missions. She interfaced with the science and instrument teams for the 3 missions, including the international partners in Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Netherlands.
Her contributions to the space program have been recognized with yearly performance recognition awards and several of NASA’s prestigious and coveted awards, including: the 2007 NASA Honor Award and Exceptional Achievement Medal, the 2006 Goddard Space Flight Center Exceptional Service Award, the Manned Flight Program Launch Honoree Award, the GSFC Exceptional Performance Award, and the unique Astronauts’ Manned Flight "Snoopy" award. In 2007, she also accepted the NASA Honor Group Achievement Award for the Constellation Mission Operations Working Group which she chairs.
Other prestigious awards include: the 1993 Presidential Award, "Pamana ng Bayan" for Science and Technology given by then President Fidel Ramos in Malacanang Palace, and the 1993 Alumni Award for Science and Technology from her alma mater, the University of Santo Tomas. A couple of years ago, she was awarded as one of the 100 Most Influential Filipinas in the US. Mrs. Kelly has presented many papers at international conferences and has published in technical journals. She has been featured in newspaper and magazine articles, NASA films, and television programs about women in the technical fields at NASA.
"Whatever success I have today is from God, who gave me the grace of a Catholic education, and who gave me a wonderful mother, brothers, and sisters, and a loving husband--they have all been very supportive, and have inspired me to have a successful career. I specially give credit to my Mom and my supportive husband. I don’t think I could have felt good about going to work everyday if my Mom hadn’t been with me to help take care of the children," says Angie who has this advice "for the women who want to have careers - you must not lose sight of what’s important and set your priorities accordingly. I myself took time off to have our 3 children before going to work for NASA, and I have no regrets."
When not busy supervising satellites in outer space, Kelly spends time "with my grandchildren (4 boys and 6 girls); watch game shows (Jeopardy) and my favorite basketball team (Duke University and Maryland); read, surf on the internet/email; go to plays. I sometimes attend activities of the "Katipunan", a Filipino-American association in Baltimore (my sister is very active with the group)."
Kelly's favorite foods are mangoes, lanzones, pansit, adobo, kare-kare, and pinakbet. When in the Philippines, ( she has not been home since 2001), she likes going to Baguio and dining at Max’s, Jollibee, Kamayan, and Aristocrat.
Kelly has this advice for her kababayans who want to achieve the American Dream. "Get a good education, stay true to the Filipino values (God, family, honesty, hard work), be flexible (one door leads to another door), and never forget to pray! Prayer, hard work, and determination ("can do" attitude) will help you achieve success. Take God with you whatever you do and wherever you go. Trust in Him--He will guide you to places you have not even dreamt about today," shared Angie Kelly, who through God’s help, was even able to conquer outer space. (AJPress)
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Post by #NASA MOM on Jun 22, 2015 9:18:02 GMT
RIP, Madam Angela Castro-Kelly...
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#Outstanding Professionals
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Post by #Outstanding Professionals on Jun 22, 2015 9:19:55 GMT
Five Thomasians named outstanding professionals
June 22, 2015, 7:59 a.m. - FIVE Thomasians were recognized as “Outstanding Professionals of the Year” by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) during its 42nd anniversary last June 18.
Thomasians Leila Florento, Teresita Barcelo, and Donald Lipardo were awarded as the most outstanding professional medical technologist, nurse, and physical therapist, respectively.
PRC also granted special citations to College of Education Dean Clotilde Arcangel and College of Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty Secretary Donald Manlapaz for their contributions to the fields of education and physical therapy, respectively.
Florento earned her degree in medical technology from UST in 1977; while Barcelo finished her undergraduate studies in nursing in 1965, master's degree in 1972, and doctorate degree in 1989. Lipardo and Manlapaz earned their physical therapy degrees in 1999 and 2006, respectively, while Arcangel graduated with a degree in education in 1970.
PRC gives the Outstanding Professional of the Year award following four major criteria: effective discharge of the profession's social responsibility through meaningful contribution and participation in sociocivic related activities (10 percent), demonstration of highest professional competence and integrity in the exercise of profession (30 percent), meaningful participation in professional activities through the accredited professional organization or any other professional organization (30 percent), and significant contributions to the advancement of the profession (30 percent).
PRC started awarding the Outstanding Professional of the Year in 1997 to recognize professionals who have demonstrated excellence in their chosen fields. Dayanara T. Cudal and Robert A. Vergara, Jr.
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Post by UST Alumni Card on Jun 30, 2015 2:55:40 GMT
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Post by Economist Lawyer on Jun 30, 2015 4:10:37 GMT
Hilbay appointed as Solicitor General
Friday, June 19, 2015
PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III has formally named lawyer Florin Hilbay as the government's main lawyer.
Hilbay has been serving as acting Solicitor General, since he replaced Francis Jardeleza, who was designated Associate Justice of the Supreme Court last year. His appointment as solicitor general was made on June 16.
A professor at the University of the Philippines (UP), Hilbay was senior state solicitor when he defended the Reproductive Health Law before the Supreme Court in 2013.
Among the cases he had handled are those on the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP), the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) and the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA).
Hilbay has also served as director of the Institute of Government and Law Reform of the UP Law Center, and as vice chairman of Bantay Katarungan.
He received his degree in economics from the University of Santo Tomas in 1995 and his law degree from UP in 1999. He topped the 1999 Bar Exams.
Hilbay obtained his Master of Laws degree from the Yale Law School in 2005. (SDR/Sunnex)
www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2015/06/19/hilbay-appointed-solicitor-general-414057
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Post by Tom A. Saiyan on Sept 11, 2015 9:18:14 GMT
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Thomasian-Adamsonian
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Post by Thomasian-Adamsonian on Sept 12, 2015 0:34:22 GMT
Thomasian pala si Fr. Gregg Bañaga, president ng Adamson University... sa Santo Tomas siya kumuha ng Theology...
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Post by Tom A. Saiyan on Sept 16, 2015 2:51:29 GMT
Go is the man behind the Ever Gotesco malls, which currently has 3 branches in Metro Manila. It used to have a fourth branch – in Kalookan City, which closed down in 2012 following a fire incident.
It was in 1972 when he began with his store operations, starting with the Ever Emporium in downtown Manila. By then, he was just 24 years old, and had just graduated with a commerce degree from the University of Santo Tomas.
www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/98665-jose-go-ever-gotesco-orient-bank
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Post by #Gawad CCP on Sept 19, 2015 11:15:46 GMT
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Post by Tom A. Saiyan on Sept 26, 2015 15:06:44 GMT
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