The guest speakers for this webinar will be Ms. Therese Dela Cruz, RGC, Training, Research, and Development Services Management Head of Asian Psychological Services and Assessment Inc. (APSA) and Dr. Ryan B. Corona, RGC, Director for Admission and Guidance and Wellness Center City College of San Jose del Monte.

Ms. Dela Cruz will talk about the “Character Strengths and its Application to Coping and Managing Academic Stress”, while Dr. Corona will discuss the “Character Strengths and its Application to Boosting Health and Wellness”.

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Building Hope and Gratitude: A Resilience Kit Essential will feature Santísimo Rosario Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Paul Talavera, O.P. and UST Health Service Family Specialist Dr. Pilar Elena Villanueva.

Meanwhile, Dr. Ronnel B King, University of Macau Associate Professor and Adjunct Associate Professor of Education University of Hongkong, and Mr. Norman Mendoza of Education University of Hongkong will collaborate and speak to the students in the morning session from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

In the afternoon session, Dr. Donald Del Castillo, Social and Behavior Change Communication consultant, will share his expertise to administrators and faculty members.

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Now in its 20th year, the theme for the celebration was, “Dalawang Dekadang Pagpapala, Pasasalamat, at Pagdiririwang sa Tagumpay ng Gurong Tomasino.” (Two Decades of Blessing, Gratitude, and Celebration of the Success of Thomasian Teachers)

In his message, UST Rector , commended the appropriateness of the theme, “…sapagkat sa nakaraang dalawang dekada ay maraming Tomasinong guro ang naglaan ng oras at panahon sa pagtuturo ng mahusay, sa patuloy na pagsasaliksik at paglikha, sa pagtulong sa pamayanan at paglilingkod nang tapat sa Unibersidad.” (…because in the last 20 years, many Thomasian mentors have dedicated their time to excellent teaching, continued research and innovation, and being active in the community and loyal service to the University.)

However, the Father Rector also emphasized that the true success of teachers lie not in the number of years of service, and cannot be measured by the number of awards received or research works produced.

“Kung susuriing mabuti, malaking bahagi ng kanyang tagumpay ay mamamalas sa kinalalagyan, o kalidad at antas ng pamumuhay ng mga magaaral na dumaan sa kanyang masusing pagtitistis at pagtatasa, at matiyagang paghuhubog sa kanilang mga kamalayan, upang maayos na matimbang ang katuwiran laban sa kamalian, matutuhan ang tamang paraan kung paano umiwas sa mga panlilinlang, at magkaroon ng lakas ng loob na manindigan sa katotohanan,” Fr. Dagohoy explained. (If we would contemplate it, a large part of [a teacher’s] success is manifested in the status or quality and level of living of students passing through their thorough scrutiny and assessment, and patiently molding their consciousness, in order to properly weigh out righteousness against error, to learn the right way to avoid deceptions, and to have the courage to stand up for the truth.)

Quoting the philosopher George Steiner, the Father Rector reminded the faculty of their mission, “To awaken in another human being powers, dreams beyond one’s own; to induce in others a love for that which one loves; to make of one’s inward present their future; that is a threefold adventure like no other.”

Former University Rector and former Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa, O.P., was the guest speaker. In his address, he challenged faculty members to remember that teaching is not merely a profession, but also a profound vocation.  He discussed, “[As God’s call,] a vocation is a fundamental decision in life, defines the person’s presence in the world, expresses one’s deepest identity, and orients one’s actions towards destiny.”

Following the address was the awarding of the Gawad Benavides or the service awards for milestone years. Thirty-seven faculty members received the Gawad Benavides for 20 years, while 38 mentors were awarded for 25 years of service. Twenty received the award for 30 years of service, and 23 were lauded for 35 years of service.

For 40 years of service in the University, eight were recognized, namely: ., from the ; Asst. Prof. Carmelita Cardona and Assoc. Prof. Rodolfo Rabor from the ; Prof. Ma. Corazon Zaida Gamilla, M.D., Prof. Josephine Lumitao, M.D., and Assoc. Prof. Edgardo Orlina, M.D., from the ; Assoc. Prof. Ma. Rebecca Penafiel from the ; and Assoc. Prof. Evangeline Timbang from the . Dr. Gamilla gave the response on behalf of all awardees.  

The Gawad San Alberto Magno, a special award for outstanding published research, was given to , of the Faculty of Pharmacy under the Health Sciences category (Immunology of a Fap2 peptide mimotope of Fusobacterium nucleatum and its potential use in the diagnosis of colorectal cancer); Asst. Prof. Andrea G. Vargas, Ph.D., of the Faculty of Pharmacy under the Science and Technology category (Cloning molecular analysis, and developmental expression of 3 oleosin cDNA isoforms in coconut [Cocos nucifera L.]); and Assoc. Prof. Moises Norman Z. Garcia, Ph.D., and Assoc. Prof. Maria Rosario Virginia C. Garcia, Ph.D., of the under the Social Sciences and Education category (The Environmental Literacy of Elementary School Teachers based in the City of Manila and Nueva Ecija Province). , of the under the Humanities and Cultural Studies category and for outstanding publication, namely, for his research work “Ang Tagalabas sa Panitikan” while his book “Ang Nawawala” earned him the Outstanding Book award under the Humanities and Cultural Studies category.    

The Gawad San Lorenzo Ruiz is given to those with outstanding achievements or are recognized in the national or international scene. The awardees were: College of Science mentors , who received the Alexander von Humboldt Research Award and ., who was named  2018 Outstanding Young Scientist in Pharmaceutical Sciences by the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines, and Novartis Next Generation Scientist by the Novartis Pharma Switzerland; Faculty of Arts and Letters mentor Mr. Paul A. Castillo who won the third place in the Talaang Ginto Makata ng Taon 2018 given by the Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino; faculty member and Director who was named Greatest Individual for Education Inclusion in the 2017 Edu Tech Asia Awards by the EduTech Asia / Terrapin; Faculty of Pharmacy Dean , who was named ‘Outstanding Pharmacist’ in the 2018 Outstanding Professional of the Year Award by the Professional Regulation Commission; and Dean Prof. Patricia M. Empleo, Ph.D.,  who was named to the Global Accounting ‘Hall of Fame’ by the Institute of Certified Management Accountant.

The board of judges was composed of academics in the various disciplines, and literary writers:  Arnold V. Hallare, Dr. rer nat., Hope Sabanpan-Yu, Amaryllis T. Torres, Alfred A. Yuson, Galileo S. Zafra, Ph.D., Maricar W. Ching, Ph.D., Evelyn A. Songco, Ph.D., Edilberto P. Manahan, Ph.D., Junie B. Billones, Ph.D., Mark Anthony D. Abenir, DSD, and Esperanza C. Cabrera, Ph.D.

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said the University valued its partnership with industries in preparing the students for current and future employment opportunities.

“We are working toward deepening our relationship with industry partners through collaborations, curriculum development, student apprenticeships, faculty immersions and industry, industry experts as adjunct faculty, research and innovation, as well as staff capacity-building for both the academe and industry,” Peralta said.

World Bank Senior Economist in the Social Protection and Labor Global Practice Pablo A. Acosta said employers were eyeing particular skill sets in the aspirants and highlighted the importance of using technology to expand one’s knowledge and skills. “We need to see differently in order to develop skills for future generations and us, as individuals, to take action if we really want to maximize our chances to succeed in the labor market,” Acosta said.

Through various partner companies, Career Fair 2019 provides an avenue of job opportunities for Thomasians students and alumni who want to pursue their passion in their respective fields and to also be a part of the workforce.

The Career Fair 2019 will run until March 29, 2019.

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The module for the Seminar is entitled “Overcoming Academic Hurdles” and main topic discussed was
self-regulation with the following subtopics: academic self-concept, academic self-efficacy, academic related behaviors and academic goal orientation. It was facilitated by Bon Homme Richard G. Torres, one of the Guidance Counselors of the Faculty of Engineering.

A total of 25 first year students and 26 second year conditional students participated in the said
Seminar. Aside from discussion of the facilitator, the participants were asked to engage in the activity by
sharing their thoughts, opinions and experiences about the given topics. After the evaluation, the SAAS
Coordinators discussed about the Supplemental Instruction (SI) program to the with the first year conditional students. After which, they were asked to register themselves for the SI provided schedules.

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Bance, the first Director of the Counseling and Career Center (previously known as the Guidance and Counseling Department), led the Center to becoming a Model Career Center supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). She previously served as College Secretary of the College of Science and as Director of the Office for Student Admissions.

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The course is a 7-Saturday program that includes lectures, workshops and a required mission experience. Topics include Youth Spirituality and Prayer, Catholic Youth Ministry, Effective Youth Leadership, Management of Organization, Peer Counseling, Youth Catechesis, Public Speaking, Youth Advocacies and Critical Thinking.The Course instructors are provided by both UST and the Archdiocesan Commission on Youth. Among the Thomasian instructors were:

The certificate of completion is awarded to participants who have completed at least 75 percent of the total course hours, passed the oral examination and completed the course requirements, which include reflection papers, special projects and a mission experience. 

The first batch finished their program in March 2013, with 21 graduates. The second batch produced 24 graduates (August 2013). Batch 3 produced 34 graduates (June 2014). The fourth batch, with 25 graduates is received their certificates on July 4, 2015, with no less than His Eminence, Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, presiding over the graduation mass and commissioning rites. To date, ten Thomasians have earned the certificate.

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