Caritas Christi urget nos!

(by: Allaine Azada)

Five Paulinian students represented the legislative districts of Cagayan and Kalinga during the 2017 Philippine Model Congress on September 9-10, at the committee halls of the Philippine Senate. They were Linus Janvier Pagulayan, Allaine Azada, Ezra Joaquin, Geevee Ventula and Sarah Jane Macarubbo.

The congress is organized by a group of purpose-driven students from different universities who envision a progressive Philippines and aim to make a difference by maximizing the potential of Filipino youth through empowerment and civic engagement.

Modeled after conferences hosted by international universities, the event is a simulation of congressional debates where actual bills are presented in the five committees, and a chosen one for each committee in the plenary session. Among the passed bills were: Online Disinformation Act of 2017, Hijab Act of 2017, and SOGIE Curriculum Act of 2017. The bills passed will be presented to the actual Philippine Senate and House of Representatives for discussion in technical working groups, and if possible, proposed in Senate floor.

PMC is created to strengthen the role of the Filipino youth, to instill political awareness, and to build a community of Filipino youth who are positively invested in country's future. Moreover, the congress also earned the accreditation and sponsorship of Commission on Higher Education and Department of Education.

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SPUP, making a difference globally!

Caritas Christi urget nos!

As part of the week-long Orientation Program for the Senior High School (SHS), SPUP has invited officers from the Philippine National Police (PNP) – Tuguegarao City Station on September 07 and 13, 2017, to lead the discussion on Students’ Safety and Security. This is in accordance with the advocacy of SPUP, which aims to empower students towards peace-building engagement activities.

PSI Alexander Tamang, lectured on Crime and Drug Prevention; while, PSI Ronilyn Baccay and PSI Aileen Nicolas discussed the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act (RA 9262). Their presentation was followed by an open forum in which the students interacted by posing questions to the speakers. SHS students intently listened as the experts talked about practical approaches and responses to prevent the occurrence of crimes, abuses and violence. Moderated by Dr. Allan Peejay Lappay (Director, Alumni, External Relations and Advocacies), the interaction fostered an avenue for a cheerful yet serious discussion on how to promote safety and security especially when students are outside SPUP. PSI Tamang and PSI Baccay provided safety and security tips as they responded to the many queries of the participants.

The session ended with the recognition of the speakers and the officers of PNP-Tuguegarao City, led by Dr. Pilar Acorda (Dean, School of Arts, Sciences and Teacher Education), Ms. Alma Quinagoran (Director, Office of Student Affairs) and the Basic Education Unit Faculty members.

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SPUP, making a difference globally!

Caritas Christi urget nos!

(by: Michael Angelo Tan)

The Universitas Sanata Dharma (USD) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, accepted nine (9) students and one Faculty Adviser from SPUP’s School of Information Technology and Engineering (SITE) for a Cultural and Academic Exchange Program on August 21 – September 04, 2017. Mr. Rucelj Pugeda (IT Faculty Member), led SPUP’s delegation namely: Vincent Cenen Dayag (BSIT 3), Rolayne dela Paz, (BSIT 3), Diego Gracias Dumaua (BSIT 3), Ellaine Jane Hermano (BSIT 3), Zahn Xandre Gavino (BSIT 3), Joemel Gersaniba (BSIT 3), Patrick Jason Bernardino (BSIT 4), Raymond Nico Dansalan (BSIT 4), and Michael Angelo Tan (BSIT 4).

Mr. Ouda Teda Ena (Vice Rector for Collaboration and Alumni Affairs, USD) and Ms. Yurisdixta Menavia (Head of International Office, USD) welcomed the Paulinians and facilitated their orientation activities. During the course of the program, the participants undertook a series of hands-on activities in the fields of robotics; programming; data mining; image processing; computational science; graphics and animation. They were also immersed with Indonesian culture as they learned Coet-coetan (an Indonesian traditional dance); played gamelan instruments; designed personalized batik scarf; and fabricated wooden puppet and silver craft. They were also toured at Jogja Bay and strolled in the streets of Malioboro with their new-found friends from USD.

SPUP and Universitas of Sanata Dharma are both Catholic Universities. USD is administered by the Priests of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits); while SPUP by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres (SPC). The academic and cultural program is in fulfillment with the partnership between the two Higher Education Institutions. Moreover, it is also aligned with SPUP’s Internationalization initiatives along ASEAN integration.

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SPUP, making a difference globally!

Caritas Christi urget nos!

(by: Ms. Noemi Cabaddu and Dr. Allan Peejay Lappay)

The Paulinian Volunteers for Community Development (PVCD) Club was honoured as OUTSTANDING UNESCO CLUB (Education Category) and obtained a Certificate of GOOD STANDING during the annual assembly of UNESCO Clubs in the Philippines. Moreover, Mrs. Noemi Cabaddu (CES Director and PVCD Adviser) was awarded OUTSTANDING UNESCO CLUB EDUCATOR; while, Ms. Cheeni Mabbayad (PVCD President) was hailed as OUTSTANDING UNESCO CLUB YOUTH LEADER. The awards were presented during the 2017 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO held at the Icon Hotel, Quezon City on September 01-03, 2017.

The awarding served as one of the highlights of this year’s conference organized by the National Association of UNESCO Clubs in the Philippines (NAUCP), which was participated in by more than 300 participants from the country and abroad. Mr. Jonathan Guerero (President, NAUCP) and Dr. Serafin Arviola, Jr. (Chairman, NAUCP) led the recognition of the awardees.

(SPUP's PVCD is the FIRST UNESCO-Recognized Student CLUB in REGION II and the ONLY in the St. Paul University System. It is also the ONLY RECIPIENT from the Cagayan Valley Region of this year's Outstanding award.)

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SPUP, making a difference globally!

Caritas Christi urget nos!

(by: Ms. Zylla Ezra Tenedero and Mr. Jaypee Talosig)

SPUP's Health Services Unit (HSU) initiated an Outreach Activity at the Regional Haven for Women and Children (RHWC) in Maddarulug, Solana on September 2, 2017. Dr. Maricon Manuel (Head, Health Services Unit) catered to the Medical needs of the residents of the center; while, Dr. Grace Tamayao and Dr. Angelica Asuncion (University Dentists) conducted Dental services to the children at the center. Ms. Badet Quiambao, Mr. Jaypee Talosig and Ms. Zylla Ezra Tenedero (University Nurses) manned the feeding program activity. Former University Nurses, Ms. Danica Lim (now working at St. Paul Hospital) and Ms. Preiyanne Kaye Ulep (now based in New Jersey, USA) extended their help by rendering their services to the Outreach Activity. The HSU Personnel also gave simple gifts to the children as advanced-presents for the Yuletide season.

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SPUP, making a difference globally!