St. Paul University Philippines
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(by: Dave Cardona)
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More than 1000 residents of Poblacion, Baggao, Cagayan were given free medical, surgical, orthopedic, pediatric, EENT, and dental services during the free medical mission sponsored by GMA Kapuso foundation in partnership with SPUP-School of Medicine and St. Paul Hospital Tuguegarao on November 10, 2018. The whole-day activity was held at Antonio Pallagao Memorial Gymnasium.
Dr. Leon Caculitan (Faculty, School of Medicine) facilitated the said endeavor of extending free health services to the people of Baggao who were still recovering from the damages brought about by Typhoons Ompong and Rosita.
Faculty members of SPUP-School of Medicine and SPUP Alumni (specially the newly licensed Paulinian medical doctors) rendered their services through free health consultations. Medical technologists, pharmacists, optometrists, dentists, surgeons, nurses and medical students of School of Medicine also volunteered to the activity.
(by: Dr. Agripina Maribbay)
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A new partnership was forged between St. Paul University Philippines and Indonesian schools namely: STIKES Graha Edukasi (in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia), STIKES Pasapua (in Ambon, Malaku, Indonesia) and STIKES Stella Maris (in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia) for collaborations in a range of academic, research and exchange programs.
The visit of Mr. Juliani Siradjuddin (School Head of STKES Graha Edukas and STIKES PASAPUA ) and Ms. Henny Yohanna Pongantung (representative of STIKES Stella Maris), which took place on November 6, 2018 marked the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding between St. Paul University Philippines, represented by Sr. Merceditas Ang, SPC, (University President) and the two Schools, represented by their school officials. Also present in the MOA and MOU signing were Dr. Agripina Maribbay (VP for Academics), Sr. Ma. Lirio Gavan, SPC (VP for Finance), Sister Magdalena Goretti Mawili, SPC, and Engr. Arnold Dupit.
This engagement affirms SPUP’s commitment to growing quality partnerships with leading global Colleges and Universities through academic cooperation, research collaborations, and student/faculty exchange programmes at all levels.
(By: Dr. Janette Fermin)
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The SPUP-BEU Senior High School Extension Building, Satellite Canteen and BEU Garden were formally inaugurated and blessed on November 06, 2018. This was after the completion of the BEU Complex in 2016.
The four-storey building, consisting of twenty-eight classrooms, houses the twenty-one (21) of fifty-four (54) sections of the Senior High School Department for School Year, 2018-2019. All classrooms are equipped with TV monitors to support classroom instruction and air-conditioning units and ceiling fans for a better learning landscape. The garden which features a large grassy area, huge shady trees, and a good number of concrete tables and benches, as well as the satellite canteen are part of the refurbishments done across the new building to provide students with a wider and cozy space during break time.
The blessing ceremony was presided by Fr. Benedict Paolo Pasinca (Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Tuguegarao). Sr Lilia Therese Tolentino, SPC, (Provincial Superior); Sr. Merceditas O. Ang, SCP, (University President); and Sr. Carmelita S. Villanueva, SPC (Principal of the Basic Education Unit) led the ribbon-cutting.
The event was also graced by Sr. Maria Nilda Masirag, SPC, (Provincial Assistant for Education); members of SPUP Board of Trustees, community of sisters, administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
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October 29, 2018 - SPUP joined other institutions in an exhibition of Tuguegarao City’s Heritage. Pictures and artifacts from institutions, family heirloom and individual collections were gathered and displayed showcasing the development of Tuguegarao City. Led by Hon. Claire Callangan (City Councilor), the exhibit displays the anthology of Tuguegaro City’s rich cultural heritage – “TUGUE GARi anna SangAW (Then and Now).”
SPUP, as the pioneer learning institution in Tuguegarao City, was recognized in the heritage display as photos of the “then and now” of the University were also shown. Sr. Merceditas Ang, SPC (University President), Sr. Ma. Adelina Portillo, SPC (Director, Research and Publications), Sr. Mary Sarah Manapol, SPC (Faculty Member, Intercultural Institute for Languages) and Dr. Allan Peejay Lappay (Director, Alumni, External Relations and Advocacies) witnessed the opening ceremonies presided by Hon. Jefferson Soriano (City Mayor).
The said endeavor was organized by the City Government in observance of the 2018 National Indigenous Peoples Month.The heritage presentation will run from October 29 – November 3, 2018 at the Robinsons Place Tuguegarao City.
(by: Dr. Maria Visitacion N. Gumabay)
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The Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators Foundation, Inc. (PSITE), the nation’s largest professional IT organization held the 16th National Conference on IT Education on October 25-27, 2018. With theme “iPSITE: Creating and Promoting a Culture of Innovation” the conference was in collaboration with Commission on Higher Education, St. Paul University Philippines and PSITE Region 2 Chapter and was participated in by IT Educators, researchers and practitioners from all over the country.
A pre-conference on the “Application of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 in the different Sectors of the Industry" and "Most Common Types of Breaches in the Philippine Setting was facilitated Dr. Rolando R. Lansigan, the Chief of the Compliance and Monitoring Division of the National Privacy Commission. Moreover, parallel sessions on Principles and Best Practices in IT Education Research (by Dr. Anna Liza Ramos); Academic Writing for Publication (Dr. Cecilia Mercado); and Research Areas in IT/CS/IS (by Dr. Maria Visitacion N. Gumabay) were conducted.
In the opening program, Sister Merceditas O. Ang, SPC, (SPUP President) welcomed all the participants and guests. Dr. Marmelo Abante, (PSITE National President) discussed the statement of purpose of the conference; while, Dr. Gilbert Tumibay, (Conference Chair) gave the overview of the conference and the presented the participants.The ceremonies were highlighted by the Keynote Speech of Director Clint D. Hassan, (Executive Director IV, Minimum Access Volume Department of Agriculture) who discussed on fostering a culture of innovation towards a sustainable and change resilient future.
Plenary sessions followed the opening program. Mr. Benjie Tan, (Globe Business Head of Research and Development, Technology and Design) presented his topic on “Future Ready Research Infrastructure towards Sustainable Development,” while, Dr. Vladimir Mariano on “Innovation towards sustainable development”. Dr. Rex Bringula, (Research Director College of Computer Studies and Systems University of the East) shared his expertise on “Building Research and Innovation Capacities in IT Education,” while Dr. Jessie Barrot (Dean College of Education, Arts and Sciences of National University) on the “Challenges and Issues in Fostering a Culture of Innovation.”
The conference also featured poster presentation and the CHED update on Research and Innovation discussed by Mr. Don dela Cruz, (ITE Supervisor, Region 02).
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