29 October 2009

USC All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day Announcement

To : The University Community
Through the College Deans/Department Chairs/
Principals/Office Heads/SSC President

Subject: All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day

To allow enough time, especially for those from the provinces, to prepare for the celebration of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on November 1 and 2, respectively, Saturday, October 31 is declared as a free day for all.

We shall return back to work on Wednesday, November 4 for the first day of classes as we also continue our enrolment.


FR. DIONISIO M. MIRANDA, SVD MA STD
University President

26 October 2009

New USC Mechanical Engineers

Congrats to the newest USC Mechanical Engineers who passed the October 2009 Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination.


Engr. John Philip D. Arellano
Engr. Danny Boy N. Birondo
Engr. Josephus D. Cando
Engr. Ian John H. Caseres
Engr. Richard Jess L. Chan
Engr. Philip Angelo R. Custodio
Engr. Felixberto S. Esgana, Jr.
Engr. Gil Martin A. Guape
Engr. Giovanni L. Ibarra
Engr. Victor Francis L. Millan, Jr.
Engr. Ed Byron G. Monares
Engr. Ian Paul N. Razo
Engr. Matthew A. Sanson
Engr. Mark Anthony E. Velasco
Engr. Mark Paul D. Velmonte

21 October 2009

2009 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Board Exam Results

The 2009 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Board examination results are out! A total of 2,888 out of 6,929 examinees passed the 2009 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure examination, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced yesterday.

Here are the Top 10:

1. Romelyn Manset Carpio - De La Salle University-Lipa - 91.71%
Ivan Rhett Villacampa Macabeo - Bicol University-Legazpi - 91.71%

2. Laila Topacio Amon - De La Salle University-Dasmariñas - 91.57%
Reginald Lajara Laco - DLSU-Lipa - 91.57%
Ariel Cangrehilla Nacion - Mindanao State University-General Santos City -91.57%

3. Belvin Lopez Armenion - University of Cebu in Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue - 91.29%
Joseph Albert Josol Bulao - Ateneo de Davao University - 91.29 %
Ma. Theresa Solano Pamintuan - University of the Philippines-Diliman - 91.29 %

4. Jamie Ann de la Cruz Datol - University of the East-Caloocan – 91%
Francis Angel Lim Reyes - University of Santo Tomas – 91%

5. Ryan Dulamal Nandwani - University of Saint La Salle - 90.86%
Reyland Jethro Pen Torres - Notre Dame of Marbel University - 90.86%

6. Hexilon Salenga Manabat - Holy Angel University - 90.71%
Kevin Bacungan Manansala - Mindanao State University-Marawi City - 90.71%

7. Kaiser Yohann Pranada Ballecer - Bicol University-Legazpi - 90.57%
Cris Leo Molina Villanueva – UST - 90.57%

8. Miken Fortunato Padilla, Alissa Star Emperado Reyes and Gibson Tengco Tan - UST - 90.43%

9. Jerlyn Castillo de la Cruz – UST - 90.29%
Maricor Patricio Fernandez - University of San Carlos - 90.29%
Ronalyn Castro Laxamana - Holy Angel University - 90.29%

10. Roel Samson Boiser - Baliuag University - 90.14%
Paul Robert Vera Morata - Ateneo de Naga - 90.14%

The oath taking ceremony will be held on Nov. 18 at the plenary hall of the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay, City.

20 October 2009

USC: New Minor Program in Economics

USC Department of Economics - College of Arts and Sciences
Minor Program in Economics

RATIONALE
The Minor in Economics provides training in economic theory and methods at the intermediate level and at the level of upper class undergraduate field courses. It is designed to provide a student in allied fields of business, the social sciences, the natural sciences, and engineering with a familiarity with the economic perspective and methodology as it is applied on areas of common interest. These areas include but are not limited to, environmental management, financial markets, public management and policy, industrial organization, organizational efficiency and many others. In these areas, an understanding of the nature of the problems being studied is made more acute and complete with an appreciation of the implications of rational human behavior in dealing with the problem of scarce resources and the resulting incentives that ensue. This unique perspective to human behavior, the organization of institutions, and the resulting interplay is something that the discipline brings to the table.

In addition, the minor in economics is especially apt for students whose analytical and methodological skill sets in their majors coincide with those required for work in the economics major, roughly training in mathematical and empirical analysis, that would enable them to grasp economic principles at little added cost but with substantial benefits in terms of employability, workplace efficiency, and upward mobility. This will be especially true of students majoring in mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, statistics, and engineering. Increasingly, professionals with these skill sets are being tapped to bring these skills to bear on problems that intersect with those traditionally considered within the purview of the social sciences (e.g., networks, evolutionary games, regulation, financial markets). Opportunities for synergy are ripe in both cases.

The minor in economics will also make the transition to graduate or professional programs in economics, business or public policy easier for students with training other than these fields.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
1. Qualifying Requirements. A student opting to minor in economics must have completed the principles course sequence in economics consisting of Economics 21 (Microeconomics) and Economics 22 (Macroeconomics). As an alternative, a student who has completed Economics 1N (Principles of Economics with Taxation and Agrarian Reform) may minor in economics provided that his or her academic performance in the course indicates that he will complete the minor program at a standard acceptable to the Department. The Chair, in consultation with the faculty, will render judgment on admission on a case to case basis for the latter case.

2. Completion Requirements. (a) Six units of intermediate economic theory satisfied by taking Economics 121 (Intermediate Microeconomics) or its equivalent, and Economics 122 (Intermediate Macroeconomics) or its equivalent. (b) Nine units in upper level field and methods courses in economics and allowed equivalents.

PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
1. An applicant for the minor program in economics must complete the application form for the program. Upon approval the student will be included in the list of student minors in economics. This will entitle the student to enroll in the listed economics courses in his/her minor program.

2. In all cases, the student must carry the normally required study load of his/her major program. Thus, a student minor in economics must proceed at a pace that is expected in his/her major program.

3. The grant of the credential of a minor in economics will only be possible if the student completes all the requirements for his major program.

4. If the requirements for the major and the minor program in economics are completed to the satisfaction of the Office of the Registrar, the Major Department Chair, the Chair of the Department of Economics, and the Dean(s) of both Programs, the student is recommended for the credential by the Vice-President for Academic Affairs and approved by the University President through the awarding of a Certificate of Completion. The student’s records will then reflect the completion of a “Minor in Economics” along with the student major field.

16 October 2009

USC Entrance Testing Schedules

USC ENTRANCE TESTING SCHEDULES at Designated Testing Centers for Interested Applicants for Academic Year 2010-2011.

November 14, 2009
8:00-12:00 a.m.
St. Peter’s College, Ormoc City

December 5, 2009
8:00-12:00 a.m.
LIDE Learning Center, Isabel, Leyte

December 6, 2009
8:00-12:00 a.m.
LICEO DEL VERBO DIVINO, Tacloban City

January 23, 2010
8:00-12:00 a.m.
Holy Spirit School, Tagbilaran City

ENTRANCE TESTING SCHEDULE at USC Main Campus

Entrance Testing is conducted daily starting November 3, 2009 for interested applicants for AY 2010-2011 at the USC Main Campus, P. del Rosario St., Cebu City.

Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Saturdays - 8:30 a.m

Requirements for ENTRANCE TESTING:

- 3 copies of 2 x 2 ID pictures (colored with white background)
- Testing fee that ranges from P250.00 to P300.00

Please visit the Admissions Office first for processing of your application before proceeding to the TESTING CENTER.

15 October 2009

Interior Designer Board Exam Results 2009

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 119 out of 237 passed the Interior Designer Licensure Examination given by the Board of Interior Design in Manila last September 2009. The results of examination with respect to three (3) examinees were withheld pending final determination of their liabilities under the rules and regulations governing licensure examinations.

Roll of Successful Examinees in the INTERIOR DESIGN LICENSURE EXAMINATION

Held in SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 1 & 2, 2009

1 ABELLA, JULLIENE AUBREY QUILING
2 ABETO, ERIKA ROSE GERMAR
3 ABUNAN, GEMMA MARIE ABENDANIO
4 AGUILAR, LORI EMILIE PACLIBAR
5 ALABA, KHATE CAROLINE CANIOS
6 ALFONSO, LORA CAHANDING
7 ALMENDRAS, MA RAEWYN FEIST
8 AMPARADO, MARIA ALELI LAVILLA
9 ANTONIO, CHARIS JEYSEN PASCUAL
10 ANTONIO, MARIA KRISTINA ISABEL REYES
11 AQUINO, KIRSTEN TANYAG
12 ARAGON, JAY ANN ISIS LUNA
13 ARANETA, ARCHIE PUNGTILAN
14 ARCEGA, JOSE CARLO DELOS REYES
15 ARCEÑO, RUSSELL SIASON
16 ASEGURADO, DANIELLE CASSANDRA RUANTO
17 ASILUM, VIRGIE QUIAMCO
18 AVELINO, EMILY KHO
19 AÑONUEVO, MA VIANCA PROSPERA EUSTAQUIO
20 BANTUG, MARY JADE MONTECLARO
21 BANZON, SARAH ARABELLA ACOSTA
22 BASSIG, JADELYN PUNZALAN
23 BEÑEZ, NICHOLE MONINA DUMLAO
24 BOLLER, KHRISTIANNE MARY CRUZ
25 BONIFACIO, ALIANE REYES
26 CABALIZA, GLADYS DACUT
27 CAM, CARLO MANALO
28 CARAIG, SARAH JEANNE PLANILLO
29 CARONAN, MELISSA BAQUIRAN
30 CARRION, ANDREA MARIE CHUA
31 CASTRO, MA ZENAIDA AGUILAR
32 CENA, CATHERINE JAVIER
33 CHUA, CHERYL TAPAZ
34 CHUA, MERRY-JAN NARAJA
35 CORPUZ, EMERALD CHRISTINE OLYMPIA
36 CORREA, KATHERINE ANNE GUINTO
37 CUBIO, ANNSHERYL LARANO
38 CUSTODIO, RACHEL-MICHELLE POBLADOR
39 DAUS, GIAN CARLO HERNANDEZ
40 DE LA PAZ, CHE-CHE FLORES
41 DE LEON-RUEDA, PHOEBE DOMINGO
42 DELA TORRE, QUIRINO NOEL PALACIOS
43 DIVINA, LUDETTE MONTRIL
44 DYKIMCHING, JAMIE LIM
45 EDANG, JINNELYN
46 ELLSON, CHE ALEXEI GARCIA
47 ESPELETA, MELISSA MAE MASLOG
48 FLORO, MELISSA SUE ACEVEDO
49 FRANCISCO, MA BIENVENIDA GALVEZ
50 GO, MARY ROSE ELAINE YAPTINCHAY
51 GO, MICHOLE CO
52 GUINTO, MARIA CRISTINA BLANCO
53 HIPOLITO, MARIA JOSEFINA ANTONINA RIVERA
54 KILAYKO, MARIA CHARINA LAO
55 LAO, JOSEPH FRANK ADIAO
56 LARENA, JOSE ANTONIO TOLENTINO
57 LEAÑO, DEBORAH ANN REYES
58 LEE, MARIA EILEEN PANGANIBAN
59 LEONOR, CARLA MAE DUCUSIN
60 LIBANTINO, LOU ELLEN TAGUINOD
61 LITONJUA, PETER JORGE SALES
62 MAGBITANG, PAOLA RENEI FONTANO
63 MARTELL, VALERIE JOYCE MEJES
64 MECATE, CARLO MARTIN GARNACIA
65 MEDINA, SHIELAH FERN FESALBON
66 MIRANDILLA, MARILYN PEREZ
67 MOJICA, KAITHLEEN IREEN LOZANO
68 MONCUPA, MARIA TERESA JIMENEZ
69 NANDWANI, REKHA DULAMAL
70 NEPOMUCENO, MAURO JR JAMLIG
71 NOCON, MARIA CECILLE EDDA HERRERA
72 OCAMPO, MYCAH LEIGH PONCE
73 OCTAVIANO, MARIA CHARIS NAZARIO
74 OLINARES, JAMIE KRIS CORONEL
75 OLIVA, EUGENE LLOYD FAMERO
76 OLIVEROS, MA APRIL RACHEL DE LEON
77 ONG, RIZZANE SO
78 ONG, SEACHELLE CHAN
79 OSTREA, RIZELLE BLANCH
80 PADRIGO, JEANNEY POSADAS
81 PAGADUAN, ANNA MARIE GUGOL
82 PAGDILAO, MITCHEL EDWARD TONO
83 PAGUYO, DEXTER MARIANO
84 PALMARES, MARIA KATRINA PASCUAL
85 PARADO, FRANCES CAMILLE RAMOS
86 PARSRAM, CRISTINE DELA CRUZ
87 PATINDOL, ABELLE JOSEPH DON BARREDA
88 PEREZ, MYLA CRUZAT
89 POBRE, KAREN FRANCES NOCEDA
90 PORTENTO, LIZA CRUZ
91 REYES, JAMIE CHUA
92 REYES, KIMBERLEY KATE VELASQUEZ
93 REYES, RAMON ALBERT SY
94 RICAFORT, THESSA MARIE PIRAMIDE
95 RIVERO, REGINA ROXANNE LIMTO
96 ROBINS, ROCK ROBINSON KWAN
97 RODRIGO, EDWIN CANG
98 SANCHEZ, BRILLANTINE FLORES
99 SANTOS, ELVIN LOID PAMPANG
100 SARMIENTO, STEPHANIE TUBLE
101 SELVIO, KRIZELLE ELEP
102 SERAJOSEPH, MARY ANNE BANTILAN
103 SUY TE, TIFFANY ANG
104 TAGURA, XYLA CRUZ
105 TE, ANGELA PATRICIA GONZALEZ
106 TEE, JOBELE CHRISTINE YU
107 TILBE, TARA CAMILLE ARANETA
108 TIRO, POLARIS ANNE SUAREZ
109 TOLENTINO, MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ
110 TRINIDAD, KARISSA ALMADRONES
111 UY, ALAINE KRISTEN BALINGIT
112 UY, CZARINA MONICA MARIANO
113 UY, DARICE JOY
114 VALENCIA, BERNARD BRIAN ABEJAR
115 VALIENTE, CHRISTINE SANCHEZ
116 VERALLO, SUSANNE VANYA LIM
117 VICEDO, AISA MAE GENERAO
118 VILLEGAS, VANESSA GARCIA
119 YLADE, RAMCHELLE FRANCES GENEROSA

01 October 2009

Applied Mechatronics Seminar

The Departments of Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering organized the “Applied Mechatronics Seminar” last August 22, 2009 at the Rigney Hall, Bunzel Bldg., USC Talamban Campus. The objective of the one-day seminar was to discuss the latest trends in Robotics and Machine Vision.

The attendees were treated to a state-of-the-art discussion as the speakers were brought in from abroad via live inter-action. Dr. Duke Bulanon, former chairman of the ME/IE Department, talked about “Image Fusion for Fruit Detection” while Dr. Joe Mari Maja, also former chairman of the Department of Computer Engineering, discussed “Mechatronics: Solutions for Life”.’ Both are based in the University of Florida where they are pursuing post doctoral studies.

The seminar was participated in by faculty members and students, particularly 4th and 5th computer engineering and mechanical engineering students. Invited faculty members and students from the University of Cebu and the University of San Jose Recoletos attended as well.

Author: USC Computer Engineering Department