ISSN 2094-3991 VOLUME 6, ISSUE 1 JANUARY 2014

THE PRESIDENT’S OUTBOX

BU joins One Nation in Prayer CENG, CSSP, CAF, CAL awarded Sarte-Salceda Professorial

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Pres Lauraya starts 2014 with campus visits Bicol University President Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya started the year with her periodic campus visits, considering it a good time to check on the accomplishments and progress of every campus. She started with an Opening Meeting with the deans and directors of the different colleges/

campuses and units on January 6, where she congratulated the middle managers for a job well done in 2013, leading to the university’s success in the ISO re-certification audit. Dr. Lauraya reiterated the university’s 13-point agenda under her administration,

stressing the development of a culture of service as its primary concern. She also discussed the results of the audit and detailed the action items that the deans and directors should oversee to ensure the maintenance of quality standards set for the university, while ensuring the achievement of their

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The Bicol University community participated in the call for “One Nation in Prayer- Isang Bansa, Isang Panalangin” led by President Benigno S. Aquino III on January 20 as the National Day of Prayer and Solidarity. The activity, held simultaneously all over the country, was carried out by the university in its various campuses. According to

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BU students, faculty, and staff gather at the Bicol University founder’s park last January 20 to join the nation in a prayer. Jona V. Castañeda

Pope Francis asked the world at the end of 2013: Did you mainly spend the year promoting self-interest, or helping others? “How did we live the time God gave us? Did we use it above all for ourselves, for our interests, or did we know how to spend it for others as well?”

W h a t e v e r answers we may have, the next question to ask would be: What will I do this year? Can I do better than I did last year?

As 2014 unfolds, let us strive to exceed our previous achievements by making them “others-centered”. Let us reach out to the community we have pledged to serve, and show our genuine concern for our clientele.

Let us promote a culture of service in Bicol University.

Gov. Joey Sarte Salceda welcomes the participants of the National Educators’ Congress during its opening program at the Oriental Hotel, last January 17. Earl Recamunda

Albay Governor Joey Sarte Salceda awarded four additional grants to different units of Bicol University in addition to that given to the College of Education. The grant, the CieloAdelina Florin Sarte-Salceda Professorial Chair, was awarded to professors of BU College of Engineering (CENG), College of Agriculture and Forestry

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Bicol University Research and Development Center (BU-RDC) in partnership with Vittana, a US-based NGO, with help from the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) students of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) will conduct a graduate tracer study for the purpose

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of identifying job placement rate and salary level of graduates of Bicol University, to inform developing an expected income loan product for microfinance institution, Simbag sa Pag Asenso (SEDP). Representatives of Vittana met with RDC personnel and SEDP staff on January 22 at the BU-GASS Conference Room, and signed a MOU to formalize the partnership. The university research study, “Employability of BU Graduates”, will have respondents from class of 2009-2010 with stable employment from the top courses from the College of Engineering (CENG), College of Business, Economics, and Management (CBEM), College of Nursing (CN), College of Industrial Technology (CIT), and College of Science. Data gathering commenced immediately. (Jona V. Castañeda/OP)

Herminio Coloma Jr., Presidential C o m m u n i c a t i o n s Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary, the nationwide prayer is meant: to remember the lives lost to the tragic incidents of 2013; to thank the Almighty for the nation’s strength and resilience; and to seek divine guidance as the country moves forward to rebuild the affected communities. Representatives from the different religious faiths, government agencies and civil society sectors were

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Manila; Understanding K to 12 Education Reform on Preservice Teachers’ Training by Dr. Marilette R. Almayda, Director III, BEE, DepEd, Manila; Curriculum for Excellence in Teacher Education by Dr. Amelia C. Fajardo- Professor, University of the Philippines, Diliman; ASEAN 2015: Strategic Actions, Policy Issues & Curricular Reforms in the Philippine Higher Education by Hon. Ruperto S. Sangalang- Commisione, CHED Manila; Adopting a Strategic Thinking Approach to 21st Century School Leadership: The SUC Experience by Dr. Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya, - SUC President IV, Bicol University and; e-teacher, e-presence, e-volving Practices: New Roles for 21st Century Educators

and Learners by Mr. Ryu Policarpio, E-learning Specialist, Microdata Systems Inc., Manila The objectives of the congress were: to raise awareness and foster understanding of teacher education issues, thrusts, policies and reforms in the face of ASEAN 2015, related government initiatives and their implications to delivering quality education in the country; to develop an educational leadership paradigm that leads to academic success through constructive dialogue among the speakers and participants on how schools can achieve global competitiveness and sustainability by innovating and evolving with the times. (Ma. Celina G. Meneses/OP)

BU RDC meets with the working group of Vittana-UCLA for a research on the “Employability of BU Graduates” at the BUGASS Conference Room on January 22. Earl Recamunda

An LCD projector is placed at the entrance of the Bicol University GASS building to view the livestreaming of Pres Aquino leading the nation for a prayer last January 20. Jona V. Castañeda

all united in the event. Using projectors and wide screens, the live coverage of the gathering in Malacañang Palace, Manila, was played in conspicuous locations in the different campuses of BU, where employees and students alike gathered to join the country in prayer. It is the BU community’s way of showing its support to the national government, and its love for the country as a whole. (Jona V. Castañeda/OP)

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respective Key Result Areas (KRAs). On January 28 to 30, Dr. Lauraya, together with the vice-presidents and other officials, went to

the different campuses where the respective deans presented their accomplishment reports as well as their plans for 2014. The unit heads highlighted their achievements in terms of the university’s mandates of instruction, research, and extension. Dr. Lauraya, in turn, showed her gratitude for all the efforts put in by both teaching and non-teaching personnel. She

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Prof. Angela Lorenzano gives her warmest thanks to everyone during her speech after receiving the Sarte- Salceda Professorial Chair for Teacher Education last January 9, 2014 at the BUCE-CTE Training Hall. Earl Recamunda

Four other researches from different colleges of the University were recipients of the Cielo Adelina Florin Sarte-Salceda Professorial Chair grant to help with their study. Earl Recamunda

Dr. Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya commends the BUCE and IPESR faculty/staff for their accomplishments for 2013 and 2014 plans at the BUCE Training Hall on January 28. Jona Castañeda

also stressed the need to develop a culture of service among the employees of the university, challengingthem to have greater awareness of expectations of both clientele and co-workers, towards better performance of duties and responsibilities, and the consequent attainment of the university’s quality policy. (Ma. Celina G. Meneses/OP)

(CAF), College or Arts and Letters (CAL), and the Language Center during the event, “A Day to Remember: CieloAdelina Florin Sarte-Salceda Professorial Chair Awarding Ceremonies” held on January 9, at the BUCE-CTE Training Hall. Named after the governor’s mother, Cielo Adelina Florin Sarte-Salceda, the grant aims to support education that is meaningful, significant, and responsive to the needs of the community, specifically the province of Albay. It was established on January 10, 2010, on the 88th birthday of Mrs. Salceda. The grant lives on even after her death in 2011, and has expanded from supporting solely Teacher Education to accommodating other fields of specialization. To support the field of Architecture and Engineering, Engr. Medel E. Aligan, Arch. Reynaldo O. Nacional Jr., Engr. Ana G. Bilaro, and Engr. Domingo O. Pojardo of BUCEng were awarded PhP100,000 for the “Development

of a Typhoon Resilient Housing Structure”; for Agriculture, Dr. Vigilia G. Armendi of BUCAF was awarded PhP50,000 for her research on the “Utilization of Cocopeat as Fertilizer for Coconut Trees”; and for Arts and Culture, Prof. Julio N. Mendoza of BUCAL was awarded PhP50,000 for his “Bicol Kinetics Basis for Folk Dance Interpretation” and Dr. Angela E. Lorenzana of the BU Language Center the same amount for her “Lexical Morphological Phonological Analysis of Six Miraya Dialects”. In her message during the event, Dr. Fay M. Lauraya affirmed that through these Professorial Chair grants, Bicol University is being true to its intention of bringing the university closer to the community. The event was spearheaded and hosted by the Bicol University College of Education-Center of Teaching Excellence (BUCE-CTE), the first college to benefit from the grant. (Ma. Celina G. Meneses/OP)

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BUCIT launches Solar Energy Project

Editoral Head: Dr. Ma. Celina Eladia G. Meneses Associate Editor: Dr. Reina O. HabaloManaging Editor: Ms. Merly J. Loria Photojournalist: Earl Epson L. RecamundaCirculation Manager: Ms. Mary Ann M. See Layout Artist: Jona V. CastañedaEditorial Consultant: Dr. Helen M. Llenaresas Overall Consultant: Dr. Fay. Lea Patria M. Lauraya

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Bicol University College of Industrial Technology (BUCIT) lighted up on January 21 six solar-powered lamp posts installed at the BUCIT grounds. Dr. Erlinda C. Relucio, dean of the college, said that the success of this project was due to team effort , with the

help of Engr. Victor Solito Isaac, Project Chairperson, together with members Prof. Gilmoore Olfindo, Dr. Eduardo M. Bertis, Prof. Antonio Malitante, and Prof. Joel B. Habalo. She also mentioned members of the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) and the administration as instrumental to the success of the event . She thanked Dr. Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya for being very supportive and understanding of the needs of BUCIT. Ms. Carla Jane

Desdir, BUCIT College Student Council President , shared her sentiment that the lamp posts are a big help to the students. Dr. Lauraya commended the Solar Electrification of the park and said she is looking forward to more innovative projects from BUCIT. The project is not only useful to the students who have evening classes, but is also environment friendly and energy saving. (Jona V. Castañeda/OP)

BUCE holds National Educator’s Congress

Bicol University College of Education Center for Teaching Excellence (BUCE-CTE) spearheaded the National Educator’s Congress on January 17 at The Oriental Hotel, Legazpi City. The congress revolved around the theme: “Gearing Up for World Class Teacher Education: Learning from International Models of Excellence and Innovation”.

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Over 200 participants attended the National Educators’ Congress held at the Oriental Hotel, Legazpi City, last January 17. Earl Recamunda

Albay Governor Joey Sarte Salceda graced the opening program, where he and BU President Fay M. Lauraya each gave welcome remarks. In his speech, the governor gave the participants a world view of the educational landscape and what he expects the teachers to do in the face of the challenges posed by these international trends. Dr. Lauraya, for her part, appealed to them to work together towards ensuring the quality of education in the community, without

falling short of global standards. Educators from various provinces in the country participated in the activity, during which topics and issues affecting education in the country were discussed. Keynoting the congress with her discussion of the theme was Dr. Ester B. Ogena, president of the Philippine Normal University. Other topics and speakers included: Competence, Accountability and Ethicality: Approaches Institutionalizing Integrity

in the Teaching Profession by Rev. Fr. Vitaliano Chito Dimaranan, SDB; Inclusive Education in the Philippines: Innovative Practices and

Emerging Paradigms by Dr. Leticia Penano- Ho , President of Philippine for the Gifted (PAG),

The streets of Bicol University East Campus is bright with the new solar powered lamp post installed by BU College of Industrial Technology last January 21. Earl Recamunda