Dalit Bisaya: Symposium on Cebuano Heritage

A symposium on Cebuano Heritage dubbed “Dalit Bisaya” is scheduled on December 2, 2006 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Theodore Buttenbruch Hall, University of San Carlos Main Campus.

The symposium is geared to be a celebration of Cebuano culture and aims to foster unity through culture. Four papers will be presented during the symposium. Dr. Jocelyn B. Gerra, Executive Director, Cultural Heritage, Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc., will deliver a paper on “Ethnography: Basak Blacksmiths” offering a glimpse of Cebu’s past.

Issues and concerns of conservation will be presented by Archt. Melva Rodriguez–Java, FUAP, Director of the USC Conservation and Heritage Research Institute and Workshop. Former University of the Philippines president Dr. Francisco Nemenzo will speak on the “Future of Visayan” while Dr. Jose V. Abueva, President of Kalayaan College, will talk about “Bisaya in the Global Filipino Nation.”

Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination results

University of San Carlos has 3 topnotchers for ChE board exam

Three Chemical Engineering graduates were among the top 10 placers in the recent Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination held last November 14–16, 2006 in Cebu City and Manila.

Geb S. Bunado scored 84.80% for 3rd place in the national board examination while Elson R. Malaki (84.40%) and Evalyn Mae C. Alayon (84.00%) grabbed 5th and 7th places, respectively.

Only USC had multiple placers in the top 10. The overall mark for the University was 95.00% (21 out of 22) which earned the institution the “second top performing school” honor awarded by the Professional Regulation Commission. The national passing rate was only 54.80%.

The complete list of new Carolinian Chemical Engineers follows: Evalyn Mae C. Alayon, Geb S. Bunado, Renan S. Cauagdan, Cynthia S. de la Riarte, Stephen B. Endrina, Kristine O. Enricuso, James Gabriel R. Esdrilon, Tristan Jay R. Geraldo, Arthur C. Gerenia, Reynaldo G. Labajo Jr.; Raymond M. Lazaro, Charisse S. Ledesma, Dexter S. Mahinay, Elson R. Malaki, Queenie Marian L. Mata, Wilfredo F. Montermoso, Anna Cristina E. Osmeña, Ruby Ann L. Patalinghug, Leah Fe A. Sanchez, Aldwin C. Uy, and Astrid Marie C. Villarta.

Two more Carolinians passed the April 2006 examinations, namely Lisette S. Cadampog and Rey Ione P. Velasquez.

ECE Licensure Exam results

ECE grad bags 2nd place in licensure exam

Engr. Kenneth F. Go scored 91.70% and grabbed 2nd place in the November 2006 Electronics and Communications Engineer Licensure Examination, leading 57 other successful Carolinian examinees.

University of San Carlos had a passing mark of 42% (58 out of 137 examinees) compared to the national average of 36% (1,631 out of 4,513).

The list of new Carolinian Electronics and Communications Engineers follows: Laverne Marie P. Abellana, Jess Bryan P. Apas, Catherine Mae S. Arradaza, Jose Emerson E. Balbona, Carlou Martin A. Bariquit, Celso V. Bejec, Kenneth George S. Belciña, Rodulfo T. Bokingo Jr., Eric C. Bonghanoy, Alvin T. Bontia;

Von Ivan L. Caballes, Karl S. Calvo, Clark S. Chua, Benjamin John N. Clamano, Antonio M. Con-ui Jr., Kirk L. Coyoca, May Jane T. Cuizon, Dwight Peter Y. de Guzman, Ryan Jose R. Delfino, Lowell T. Deligero;

Ryan A. Derrayal, Mardi Alain D. Dingal, Robert Vincent C. Doromal, Jan Ryan L. Ferolin, Alejandro C. Garces Jr., Kenneth F. Go, Knitchel Marie E. Gran, Ravelo B. Gulmatico Jr., Alastair D. Ibarra, Elmer Shane C. Lagumbay;

Jake Jason B. Lilibios, John Edrian P. Lomoljo, Eric S. Luga, Dave B. Maldo, Joevic R. Mancelita, Maricel M. Mañus, Greg H. Mediana, John Michael B. Monillas, Richard Allan S. Narandan, Maria Cristina C. Niniel;

Laiza A. Noquil, Dionis Evan Z. Opon, Maria Odyssa P. Pacinio, Mary Grace T. Palatino, Gino Paolo C. Peralta, Roderick A. Peteros, Joann Feliz I. Racho, Michael C. Remedio, Reggie G. Revelo, Dyan B. Rodil;

Roland Jason A. Salazar, Irene B. Sanico, George Lou G. Sayson, Niña Marie G. Sevilla, Alfamar C. Simangca, Christine S. Sudario, Rixie Jan M. Tillano, and Ritzche Rod E. Villegas.

USC Dance Troupe part of Cebu delegation to China

The University of San Carlos Dance Troupe will be part of the Province of Cebu delegation to the 2006 Hainan Island Carnival in China on November 16–18.

This came as the result of an invitation from Cebu Governor Gwendolyn F. Garcia for the Dance Troupe to be part of the official delegation of the province to perform cultural presentations during the event.

The event is “an excellent opportunity for the Province of Cebu and the Province of Hainan to renew ties as sister provinces,” according to the governor’s invitation. For her part, Gov. Garcia was invited by Hainan Governor Wei Liucheng to participate in the annual carnival.

USC ranks 2nd top CPA school, grad takes 9th place

The University of San Carlos ranks as the 2nd Top Performing School in Accountancy in the Philippines for institutions who have 51–99 examinees according to the Professional Regulation Commission as results of the recent Certified Public Accountant licensure examination were released.

Leading the 49 successful examinees from USC was Sheryll Siy Chua who took 9th place in the board examination with an average of 89.00%. USC has a passing percentage of 60% compared to the national passing percentage of 24.57%.