Nos. 4 and 7: USC tops ECE Board Exam 2008

Two Carolinian Electronics and Communication Engineering graduates placed 4th and 7th in the recent ECE Board Examination. Only 36 percent or 1,514 of 4,174 examinees passed the Licensure exam.

Congrats to USC for producing quality graduates.

Here is the list of the ECE Board Exam 2008 Topnotchers:

1. Ferdinand Matuto Sanchez - Technological Institute of the Philippines- Quezon City (91.10)
2. Kristoffer Sy Laiz - Ateneo de Naga (90.30)
3. Roy Andrew Manqueria Garcia - Divine Word College of Calapan (90.20)
3. Leda Celica Bautista Samin - Wesleyan University- Philippines - Cabanatuan City (90.20)
4. Don Joven Ravoy Agravante - University of San Carlos (90.00)
4. Kenneth Aldrin Opis Prudencio - PUP-Sta. Mesa (90.00)
5. Jefril Manongsong Amboy - Batangas State University - Batangas City (89.90)
6. Rigor Lancion Cabuñag - PUP-Sta. Mesa (89.80)
7. Jason Marc Almirol Alegado - University of San Carlos (89.60)
8. Mark Joseph Bernabe Pe - University of the East - Caloocan (89.00)
9. Edison Dimaala de Lara - PUP- Sta. Mesa (88.90)
9. Eleanor Anne Basa Tiglao (88.90)
10. Chester de Vera Parayno - Saint Louis University (88.70)
10. Ryan de Leon Rivera - PUP- Sta. Mesa (88.70)

Complete list of passers can be found here.

A graduate from University of Saint Louis-Tuguegarao in Cagayan -- topped CPA Board Exam

No one from the University of San Carlos is in the top 10 in the recent CPA Board Exam. No single student from any Cebu schools even. A graduate from the University of Saint Louis-Tuguegarao in Cagayan topped this year's Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure examination given by the Professional Regulation Commission earlier this month.

Richie Jackson Taguinod Padilla got the highest rating of 92.71 percent in the examination conducted by the Board of Accountancy.

The PRC said 2,442 out of 6,663 examinees passed the test given in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, and Legaspi.

The University of Sto. Tomas (UST) ranked No. 1 among top performing schools, with 259 out of 332 examinees or 78 percent passing the examination, fol-lowed by Ateneo de Davao University with 64 out of 100 examinees or 64 percent.

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) in Sta. Mesa, Manila registered 52 percent passing rate, with 301 out of 584 graduates successfully hur-dling the test.

Aside from Padilla, the examinees who garnered the 10 highest places are Ziff Calvin Rigor Marabillo of Silliman University, with a rating of 92.14 percent; Joanes Albert Batalla de Vera, Far Eastern University-Manila, 92 percent; Richellou Jamaica Ortega Lenon, University of the Philippines -Diliman, 91.86 per-cent; Hazel Angeline Quaipos Abenoja, Bicol University-Legaspi, 91.57; Mhark Almario Serato, De La Salle University-Manila, 91.43; Kristine Jennifer Discaya Chua, UP-Diliman, 91.29; Adrian Hizon Bajador, UP-Diliman, 91.14; Raymund Christian Sayco Ong Abrantes, Ateneo de Davao University, 91; Teejay Tamayo Banal, Jose Rizal University, 91; Apple Amatorio Canaya, UP-Visayas-Iloilo, 91; Jessica Madriaga de los Reyes, Adamson University, 91; Melody Jade Figueroa Quilana, University of Northern Philippines-Vigan, 91; Leo-mar Gabon Velez, PUP-Sta. Mesa, Manila, 91; Edison Ramirez Bautista, Wesleyan University of the Philippines-Cabanatuan City, 90.86; and Mark Jerson Rodriguez Pulohanan, UP-Visayas-Iloilo City, 90.86.

The Board of Accountancy is composed of lawyer Eugene Mateo, chairman, and Froilan Ampil, Ma. Elenita B. Cabrera, Rufo Mendoza, Lucila Tarriela, members.

Complete list of those who successfully hurdled the exam is posted here.

Announcement: USC Holidays and Workdays

TO : The University Community
Through the College Deans, Department Chairs,
Office Heads, SSC President

SUBJECT: Holidays and Workdays

To give ample time for all employees to go home to their respective provinces for the celebration of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on November 1 and 2 respectively, Friday, October 31 is declared as a half-day work for all. November 3 is likewise considered as free day for all. However, we shall all report the whole day on Saturday, October 11, graduation day for the tertiary level, and Saturday, October 18, in preparation for the second semester enrolment.

We shall return back to work on Tuesday, November 4 and begin the second semester with a Mass in honor of San Carlos Borromeo, whose Feast we celebrate that day.

For the next days then, our schedule shall be:

October 11 Graduation for the tertiary level
Whole day work

October 18 Preparation for second semester enrolment
Whole day work

October 31 Half day work

November 1 All Saints’ Day, holiday

November 2 All Souls’ Day, holiday

November 3 free day

November 4 Mass in honor of San Carlos Borromeo
Start of classes for the second semester AY 2008-2009

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

2009 Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youth Program

Announcement via USC.edu: 2009 Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youth Program (JENESYS Program)

The Office of External Affairs announces the 10-day Visit Japan Program for College Students in May 2009, implemented jointly by the Japan Information and Cultural Centre (JICC) of the Japanese Embassy, Japan International Cooperation Centre (JICE) and the National Youth Commission (NYC). The program is funded by the Japanese Government with the ASEAN Secretariat.

Qualified and interested college students from the University of San Carlos who are currently taking Japanese Language courses or Japan-related subjects as well as Information Technology students with interest in Japan, supervisors who are experienced and actively engaged in managing youth exchange activities in various fields, those who are interested in Japanese culture and society and who have Japanese language proficiency may secure the necessary application form and guidelines from the Office of External Affairs, Room 128, Main Campus. (A sample copy of the application form and guidelines will also be posted on the bulletin board in front of the Office of External Affairs.)

The students who will qualify to participate in this program must be first-time travellers to Japan while to the supervisors this condition shall not apply.

Deadline for the submission of application forms and documentary requirements will be on Friday, 5 December 2008.

USC: On-site Entrance Testing Schedule

Schedule of On-site Entrance Testing of the University of San Carlos for Academic Year 2009-2010

Oct. 4, 2008 -- 8:00 am-12:00 nn -- St. Peters College Ormoc City

Dec. 6, 2008 -- 8:00 am-12:00 nn -- LIDE Learning Center, Inc. Isabel, Leyte

Nov. 15, 2008 -- 9:00 am-12:00 nn -- St. Louise de Marillac College Bogo City, Cebu

Dec. 14, 2008 -- 8:00 am-12:00 nn -- LICEO DEL VERBO DIVINO Tacloban City
(formerly Divine Word University, Tacloban Campus)

Jan. 10, 2009 -- 8:00 am-12:00 nn -- Holy Spirit School Tagbilaran City

Jan. 31, 2009 -- 8:30 am-12:00 nn -- Fr. Saturnino Urios University Butuan city

Application Forms are available at the Testing Venue or may be downloaded here.

Requirements for Entrance Testing:
* 3 copies of 2 x 2 ID pictures (colored with white background)
* Pencil
* Testing Fee