30 November 2008

Board Examination for Librarians List of Passers

Kristine Yap Martinez placed 4th in the 2008 Board Examination for Librarians. Martinez graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelors degree in Library and Information Science.

Other Board Exam Passers:

Febie Mayol Arique
Geraldine Tumulak Baro
Honeylynn Canono Ceniza
Raymond Laguardia Ceniza
Barbara Pepito Faura
Rhodora Ermac Flores
Farinmae Fernan Ramos
Cecilia Rada Somosa
Krista Kamille Gacrama Vitos

USC Ranked 3rd as Top Performing School and Ranked 1st among Visayas and Mindanao Library and Information Science schools.

23 November 2008

USC Chemical Engineering Board Exam passers

This is the list for the USC Chemical Engineering Board Exam passers for the November 2008 exam. Two Carolinians secured places in the Top 10 - Fabrienne Michelle D. Yu (2nd place) and Briant S. Chua (7th place).

Complete list of New Chemical Engineers:
ENGR. Joshua Rey S. Albarina
ENGR. Jezel T. Alivio
ENGR. Andrew Eligius M. Buena
ENGR. Maria Regina S. Cabahug
ENGR. Briant S. Chua
ENGR. Glezel B. Chua
ENGR. Rhea Glaiza B. Cogay
ENGR. Churchelle B. Cuizon
ENGR. Louela Recharl U. Dinglasa
ENGR. Ryan P. Ermac
ENGR. Kenneth N. Inoc
ENGR. Paul Anthony G. Leopoldo
ENGR. Mark Evans C. Macaraig
ENGR. Anthony A. Mayol
ENGR. Chester D. Mellina
ENGR. Hazel V. Membreve
ENGR. Russel N. Menchavez
ENGR. Jeric S. Molina
ENGR. Carmel U. Ratunil
ENGR. Lorraine I. Ybañez
ENGR. Fabrienne Michelle D. Yu
ENGR. Crisfe D. Zapanta

Passing Percentage: 81.5%
National Passing Percentage: 53.4%
USC IS THE 3RD TOP PERFORMING SCHOOL (based on November 2008 Results)

21 November 2008

Featured video: Voices of USC-JPIA

Time for the Carolinian video feature! This video was taken during the University of San Carlos Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) Freshmen Orientation last June 5, 2008 at USC-South Campus. The performers are Giovie Lynn Boschi, Leomark Villacarlos, Marga Mancelita, and DM Andrino.

The two ladies did a good job. But the two guys did poorly, especially the first guy who performed Christian Bautista's 'Hands To Heaven'.

Video is from: dmisonline

18 November 2008

Institutional Renewal of the USC Alumni Office

ADVISORY ON THE USC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

To: All USC alumni and the Carolinian Community

Re: Institutional Renewal of the USC Alumni Office

For more than two decades now there has been an ambiguity in the functional identity of the USC Alumni Office. On the one hand it is presumably the principal office tasked to manage USC’s alumni activities and to coordinate all alumni chapters; on the other hand the Carolinians Incorporated tended to assume those responsibilities and perform the same activities as well. In the best of times the overlap can be a valuable asset towards cooperation; in the worst of times it can lead to operational impasse. Hence the recurrent question: “To whom should USC alumni pledge their allegiance – to the University or to Carolinians Incorporated?”

Over the past several months the University President has been in communication with members of the outgoing and incoming Board of Carolinians, Inc., either directly or through the OIC for Alumni Affairs, Fr. Mar Alingasa, SVD. Discussions covered a broad range of topics, e.g., the definition of alumnus or alumna, the essence of an alumni organization together with its mission, structure, membership and activities, how chapters should relate to each other, traits of an ideal Carolinian alumnus and so on.

It is our pleasure to summarize the consensus at this point in the following statements. (a) The USC Alumni Association will be reinstated as the proper institutional organization, with a governance body to be constituted by the University Administration. The OIC for Alumni Affairs will issue the appropriate guidance and information. (b) Historically Carolinians Incorporated holds the distinction of being the first to be constituted not only as chapter of the USC Alumni Association but also as its first chapter based in Cebu. As a corporation, however, Carolinians Inc. cannot but be a juridical entity distinct from the USC Alumni Association. Accordingly CI accepts its operational status as an autonomous alumni chapter with its own constituency of life-time members. (c) Other alumni may choose to organize in the country and abroad under the guidance of the USC Alumni Association which shall accredit them as official chapters. All others who wish to organize independently as alumni associations are certainly free to do so; all USC insists on is that these should explicitly declare their autonomous status from USC.

Who then are USC alumni? USC alumni come from every segment of society, sharing common experience as USC students and graduates. They recognize that USC has enabled them to build professional foundations, rich personal relationships, moral convictions and the Christian idealism needed to enrich the unfolding of their daily lives.

The USC Alumni Association then forms a constituency that exists to promote the mission of the University of San Carlos to pursue educational excellence, broaden friendships among member alumni, and sustain loyalty to Christian ideals. This human network encourages individual alumni to emulate as closely in their family, social and professional life the ideals enshrined in the University motto: Scientia, Virtus et Devotio. Finally the association hopes that the interest stimulated for its alma mater also translates into voluntary support for its concerns. May your membership benefit you, and may you benefit many fellow Carolinians.

In the Spirit of the Word,
Fr. Dionisio M. Miranda,SVD

16 November 2008

Top 10 September 2008 Teachers (Elementary and Secondary)

The results of the 2008 Licensure/Board Examination for Teachers (LET) are out! PRC announced that 17,816 elementary teachers out of 58,471 examinees and 18,801 secondary teachers out of 53,195 examinees successfully passed the Board Examination for Teachers given last Sept. 28, 2008.

Two USC graduates placed on the top spots in the secondary level, nos. 5 and 8! Congratulations!

Top 10 September 2008 Teachers (Elementary and Secondary):

ELEMENTARY LEVEL

1. ELISSE ADRIANNE HILARIO REGALA, PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY-MANILA 91.80
2. RUDOLF TAMANGEN VECALDO, CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY-TUGUEGARAO 91.60
3. MELISANDE CABACUNGAN JUAN, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-DILIMAN 91.00
4. JOHN WILBERT RAYMUNDO ARETAÑO, POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE OF ANTIQUE 90.40
5. SHEILAMARIE CABUGON CACHERO, MARIANO MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITYLAOAG-COLL. OF EDUCATION 90.20
5. IRIS CULANCULAN DUHAYLONGSOD, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-DILIMAN 90.20
6. RODERICK DE LA CRUZ, MARBELLA PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY-LOPEZ 90.00
7. DOROTHY JOANN LEI OSOG LABRADOR, ATENEO DE ZAMBOANGA 89.80
7. ESTEFANIE SALCEDO VARGAS, ATENEO DE NAGA 89.80
8. RICHELLE ALDAY STEIGERWALD, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-DILIMAN 89.40
9. PRINCES RAYMUNDA GUZMAN GATAN, NATIONAL TEACHER'S COLLEGE 89.20
10. CATHERINE GIMANG CAPILLA, NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY (CVPC)-DUMAGUETE 89.00

SECONDARY LEVEL

1. MA. CLEOFE NICOLAS TABANGIN, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-LOS BAÑOS 92.20
2. ROMINA ANN SOON YAP, ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY-Q.C. 91.80
3. ANGELA DIMALANTA CARREON, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-DILIMAN 91.60
4. MARIA ELENA FERMIN FERRER, UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS 91.20
5. JOHNNY ABELLERA ESMILLA JR., UNIVERSITY OF SAN AGUSTIN 91.00
5. LUCILLE VIRTUDAZO GANDIONCO, UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS 91.00
6. TONY DANE BUGARIN QUETULIO, ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY-Q.C. 90.40
6. MARIA NENITA SILANG SE, PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY-MANILA 90.40
7. ARIEL DANGCALAN CO, UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS 90.20
8. RYAN OLIVER DAÑGANAN BAUTISTA, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA 90.00
8. CARL JESTONI BARIQUIT DAKAY, UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS 90.00
8. ELEXOR TORRES DAMASCO, UNIVERSITY OF THE CORDILLERAS (BAGUIO COLL. FNDTN.) 90.00
8. AUDIE DACUMOS LAUDENCIA, PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY-MANILA 90.00
8. FELIZARDO NICODEMUS PULUMBARIT JR., UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-DILIMAN 90.00
9. OLIVER VALLEJO AROMIN, MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY-MARAWI CITY 89.80
9. MIREN AMALE MENDEZONA JOPSON, ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY-Q.C. 89.80
9. ROCHELL CASIA MIGUEL, PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY-MANILA 89.80
10. PAMELA CRISTINA PARCISO CRISOSTOMO-TUMANG, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA 89.60
10. ISRAEL CRUZ CRUZ, UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS 89.60
10. VON RYAN GASMEÑA PANGWI, UNIVERSITY OF BAGUIO 89.60

Complete list of passers:
Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) 2008 Results - Elementary Level
Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) 2008 Results - Secondary Level

11 November 2008

USC: 9th National Quiz Bee Regional Finals -- Champion

Here is a report from Ferdinand S. Boncayao - CAS Department:
The University of San Carlos won the Championship of the Regional Finals (Region 7 - Central Visayas) of the 29th National Quiz Bee held last November 7, 2008 at the University of Southern Philippines Foundation Auditorium, Cebu City.

With nineteen (19) contestants from various schools, colleges and universities, Miguel Antonio B. Garcia, a 4th year Bachelor of Arts in Economics student and consistently ranked as No. 1 in the Dean's List of the College of Arts and Sciences - University of San Carlos, emerged as the Regional Champion in the Collegiate General Information and International Affairs Category. Mr. Garcia will represent the Central Visayas Region in the National Grand Finals of the National Quiz Bee which will be held on December 6, 2008 (Saturday) from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the PhilAmLife Auditorium, U.N. Ave., Manila.

Three other sudents of the College of Arts and Sciences who, together with Mr. Garcia, composed the University of San Carlos Team in the regional competition also gave outstanding performances:

Merachelle R. Borracho, AB Political Science 4 - ranked 3rd
Leinad Castrence R. Garces, AB Philosophy 3 - ranked 3rd
Ace Daryl D. Baruc, AB Political Science 4 - ranked 5th

The regional finalists throughout the country and their respective teacher-coaches will attend the Summit of the Super Quiz Bees on December 4 - 7, 2008 at the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Conference Center & Hotel in Tagaytay City. This is an all-expense paid four-day live-in camp with tours, fellowships, environment seminar and sports activities.

The National Quiz Bee competitions are aired nationwide through ABS-CBN's Studio 23 Channel on Sundays at 12:00 Noon and worldwide through TFC Kapamilya Channel.

04 November 2008

Capacity Building for the Conservation of Heritage Structures in the Visayas and Northern Mindanao Regions - Seminar/Workshop

What: Three-day seminar/workshop on Capacity Building for the Conservation of Heritage Structures in the Visayas and Northern Mindanao Regions.

Where: College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA) Theater of the University of San Carlos, Talamban Campus, Cebu City

When: November 6-8, 2008

Registration fee is P1,500.00 per person (P750.00 for students, limited to 50 slots).

Download the registration form.

01 November 2008

University of San Carlos online enrollment, a failure

The University of San Carlos online enrollment is not working. Those who are wishing to get themselves enrolled while having a vacation on a cozy island, sorry to spoil your daydreaming. You have to be at the University, follow a long queue and sweat like crazy to be listed this coming semester.
The USC online enrollment was introduced last first semester AY 08-09. However, there have been a lot of glitches to the system that they have to shut it down for now.

It may resurrect soon.

So, sa pagkakaron, linya lang una ta bay.