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Palomo elected new WU-P president |
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 Prof. Manuel G. Palomo is the new president of Wesleyan University-Philippines. He was elected by the Board of Trustees in a meeting held last May 25.
He brings with him a wealth of experience from the worlds of the academe and business.
He is an alumnus of the Wesleyan College of Arts and Sciences, having graduated in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts major in History degree, magna cum laude.
For some 18 years, he served the university in various capacities. During his junior year, he worked as a researcher for the dean of the Graduate School of the then Philippine Wesleyan College. Upon finishing college, he first taught for one year at the Wesleyan High School Department, then became a college faculty member.
In 1974, he was designated as officer-in-charge of the Secretarial Department. From 1976 to 1987, he served as dean of the College of Commerce and Secretarial Education, the school’s biggest academic unit at the time. It was during his term that Wesleyan achieved what was thought to be impossible – top the CPA board examination through its graduate, Leo Dagamac.
In 1986, during the People Power Revolution, Palomo’s activist streak surfaced. He was instrumental in bringing two busloads of Wesleyan students to EDSA to express sympathy with the anti-Marcos forces.
When former Pres. Corazon Aquino replaced local officials with caretakers, Palomo was appointed as a provincial board member, a position that he held until the regular elections were held.
In 1987, he left Wesleyan to work overseas. By this time, he was already a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Santo Tomas, having completed the academic requirements and passed the comprehensive examinations, with only his dissertation lacking.
What was supposed to be just a couple of years of hiatus abroad stretched to 16 more years as he parlayed his innate business skills by serving as consultant to two corporations, then putting up a company with fellow Filipino expats, and finally his own business where he experienced the full gamut of wheeling and dealing with VIPs, among them heads of states and giant corporations, and traveling to nearly all corners of the globe, except, in his own words ,“the North and South Poles”.
For the past ten years since coming home, Palomo has divided his time among his business, the United Methodist Church and Freemansonry.
He is the vice president and partner of Hamada Business Group, the market leader in “bubbling fluidized bed combustion technology” for industrial solid fired steam boilers, that uses solid waste materials like coal for fuel, and fully compliant with international environmental standards. The group’s holding company is in Hong Kong, with manufacturing facilities in Hangzhou, China. It maintains offices in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan and the Philippines.
In the Church, Palomo is a lay leader of Sunrise United Methodist Church and lay delegate to the UMC Middle Philippines Annual Conference and Central Conference.
As for his involvement in Freemasonry, he is a Past Master of Talavera Lodge 273, Past District Grand Lecturer, Past Grand Chaplain and immediate Past Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines. ### |
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Lacson speaks before batch 2009 |
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 Sen. Panfilo Lacson cited the new batch of Wesleyan University-Philippines graduates for their commitment and dedication.
He spoke at the 2009 commencement exercises held at the university’s Plaza Acacia last April 8.
“All of us may have come from different backgrounds but I believe we were brought together by a dream,” Lacson said.
“Wesleyan University-Philippines came about because of a dream to build people and make a difference. Having been elevated to autonomous status… from being the only educational institution in the province of Nueva Ecija that used to enjoy a deregulated status… makes the dream even more meaningful,” he continued.
Lacson devoted much of his 15-minute speech – the shortest graduation speech ever delivered at Wesleyan in the past few years – harping on the themes of corruption in government and social inequity.
“Whenever I am asked about the country’s top problem, I always single out corruption… Whenever I am asked about the country’s top problem, I am also asked about the perfect solution. I believe it starts when we become aware of our innate responsibilities as citizens of this country,” Lacson said.
He told the graduates that the day marked their entry into adulthood and with it the responsibility to change the course of history.
“It begins with getting involved in ridding our country of corrupt leaders. It begins by being agents of change in our own little and humble way,” he explained.
He invited the graduates to join him in exposing corruption to clean up the bureaucracy.
He shared with his audience the story of his humble beginnings and the simple principle that his parents taught him – what is right must be kept right; what is wrong must be set right.
Citing the sacrifices of the parents of the graduates, Lacson said, “Without them, most, if not all of you, will not make it here on your graduation day.”
He ended by expressing the hope that graduation day would mark the beginning of a long line of opportunities for the graduates to make the changes that they want to see in the country and in the world. ### |
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Wesleyan granted 5 year autonomous status |
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Wesleyan University-Philippines has been granted a five-year autonomous status from March 11, 2009 to March 30, 2014 by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) This is in recognition of WU-P’s accomplishments, adherence to quality assurance and commitment to public responsibility and accountability as a higher education provider. Autonomous status – for as short as one year to as long as five years – is given to a school that passes the strict criteria set by CHED such as the number of Level III accredited programs, outstanding overall performance of graduates in licensure examinations given by the Professional Regulations Commission and a long tradition of integrity and untarnished reputation. It is the highest status that a school can aspire for. Dr. Emmanuel Y. Angeles, CHED chair, formally informed the university of the grant of autonomy in a letter, extended his congratulations and expressed the hope that the school would continue its tradition of offering quality education. With WU-P’s autonomous status, it now joins the exclusive league of over 20 private tertiary schools nationwide that include Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, Assumption College and Miriam College Foundation, among others. In Central Luzon, Wesleyan is only the third private school to have been granted autonomy. Prior to its autonomous status, Wesleyan had enjoyed a five-year deregulated status — the first and only higher education institution in Nueva Ecija to be given such a privilege. As an autonomous university, Wesleyan is now exempted from the issuance of Special Orders and monitoring and evaluation activities of CHED, and entitled to subsidies and other financial incentives and assistance from the commission. It has been given the privilege to determine and prescribe curricular programs to achieve global competence, offer new courses or programs in the undergraduate and graduate levels and establish branches or satellite campuses without the need for prior approval of CHED, offer extension classes and distance education courses to expand access to higher education and establish affiliations with recognized foreign higher education institutions in pursuit of international standard of education Wesleyan can now also grant honorary degrees on its own, without seeking the prior approval of CHED. ### |
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11 cum laudes lead 2009 graduates |
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Eleven cum laudes led by Pamela Carasi, Political Science major from the College of Arts and Sciences, headed the 1,095 members of Batch 2009 who received their diplomas during the commencement exercises held at Plaza Acacia last April 8.
Carasi, president of the graduating class, obtained the highest average grade among the academic honorees. She delivered words of gratitude on behalf of Batch 2009 and received the President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Academic Excellence and Leadership Award together with Mar Angelo DF. Tamayo, another cum laude graduate from the College of Nursing.
Aside from Carasi and Tamayo, the other cum laude graduates were Donna Mae M. Rayo, Fritz Ramil I. Espere, Laarni A. Capule, Harries Angelo N. Morales, Bon Warren P. Mendoza, Leen Elizabeth M. del Rosario, Manuel C. de Guzman II, Martina Mikaela B. Reyes and Krenzy R. Enriquez – all from the College of Nursing.
Meanwhile, Kaicelynne J. Jose received the Academic Excellence Award from Sycip, Gorres, Velayo and Co. (Ernst and Young-SGV and Co.) as the top Accountancy student.
In the undergraduate level, Nursing majors dominated Batch 2009 with 754 graduates, followed by Commerce, 73; Accountancy, 53; Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management, 47; Computer Studies, 35; Bachelor of Arts, 31; Criminology, 25; CPC, 13; Elementary Education, 11; Electronics and Communications Engineering, 11; Computer Engineering, 8; Social Work, 5; Education, 4 and Associate in Electronics and Communications Engineering, 2. ### |
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Baccalaureate service and recognition program |
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Students with outstanding non-academic performances shared the limelight with the members of Batch 2009 during the Baccalaureate Service and Recognition Program held last April 7 at the Wesleyan Cultural and Sports Center.
Bishop Rodolfo A. Juan of the Baguio Episcopal Area of the United Methodist Church, who served as the guest speaker, told the graduating students that there is a future with hope because Wesleyan University-Philippines – which he described as a distinctively strong Christian Methodist university -- has equipped them with the skills, Christian values and character.
He advised the graduating students to continue cultivating their faith in God and developing their Christian culture. He urged them to make a commitment to provide Christian service in all that they do and for as long as they can. He reminded them that the future of the country is in their hands.
During the recognition rites, the leadership awards were given to Christian Paul V. Sudio, Bachelor of Arts; Orlando V. Zarate, Jr., B.S. Nursing; Flordeliza S. Cuerpo, B. S. Criminology; Hazel Ann G. Jimenez, B. S. Computer Science; Katrina R. Escueta, B. S. in Accountancy; Jhoana M. Tabubuca, Bachelor of Elementary Education; Francis DJ. Valdellon, B. S. Hotel and Restaurant Management and Eliseo A. Chiu, B. S. Computer Engineering.
Zarate also received the Councilor Ariel G. Severino Leadership Award while Chiu was chosen as “Natatanging Lider Mag-aaral ng Taon” by the Nueva Ecija Federation of Student Councils.
Jervy Hero F. Panganiban, B.S. in Accountancy, received the SGV Leadership Award while Alvin D C. Lopez, Bachelor of Arts, was cited as Journalist of the Year.
Abegail LM. Bagasan, B. S. in Computer Science, won the Outstanding Information Technology Education Student Award.
McHarold Soriano, B. S. in Criminology, was awarded as Athlete of the Year.
Honored for outstanding performance in field practice, practicum, on-the-job training or student teaching were Pamela Carasi, A.B.-Political Science; Rialyn Angelica R. Recto, A.B.-Psychology; Julie Fe O. Juane, A.B.-Mass Communication; Jasper Nicolas and Dennis Ke, both B.S. in Social Work; Mar Angelo DF. Tamayo, B.S. in Nursing; Leonard Christian E. Sangalang, B. S. in Criminology; Gino Carlo P. Padolina, B. S. in Computer Science; Arian Joy T. Bautista and Isis R. Parungao, both B. S. in Commerce; Justin F. Fernandez, B. S. in Accountancy; Phylbert Radyl G. Bello, B. S. in Hotel and Restaurant Management; and Rochelle C. Angeles, Bachelor in Elementary Education.
Meanwhile, 43 students received the Loyalty Award led by Nursing student Lovely Jane M. Ramos and Accountancy student Louigi Carlo A. Sta. Maria who have chalked up a total of 16 years of stay each, at WU-P. ### |
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WU-P jocks win 4 nat’l PRISAA medals |
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Wesleyan athletes who represented Central Luzon in the 2009 Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) national meet in Naga City from April 19 to 25 brought home a total of four medals.
Harold Soriano of the College of Criminal Justice Education and Jomarie Briones of the College of Nursing won silver medals in the taekwondo competition.
In the chess individual competition, criminology student Alfredo Sarmiento, Jr. took the silver medal while nursing student Harris Daves Amatorio settled for the bronze.
Wesleyan athletes reached the quarter finals of the badminton event through the efforts of Inah Patricia A. Mabutol of Nursing and Aimeee Sherina W. Manabat of the College of Business Administration and Accountancy.
On the other hand, nursing students Julie Ann Isidro, Hedden Gonzaga, Diane Joy Esquivel and Rechiel Zamora also made it to the quarterfinals in table tennis.
The WU-P team also included sepak takaw players Mark John Andres, Samson Mabalay, Alvin Patrick Benitez, John Michael Atendido, Mark Alvin Cruz, John Christian Palomo, Pepito Vallarta, Alvin Manalo, Erwel Cabico and Jefferson Garcia; and women’s softball players Lucky Fernandez, Mary Ann Jurial, Sheryll Balagtas, Joan Francine Parocha, Sundae Auxille Dayao, Diane Joy Esquivel, Karen Estimada, Rizha Silvestre, Rizcel Balobalos, Michelle Ann Palad and Zrah Yvet Muralla.
The delegation was headed by Chito Ramos, university sports coordinator, together with the coaching team composed of Jesus Calderon for taekwondo; Dr. Gener S. Subia, chess; Venson Santos, badminton; Eng. Crizaldo Vicencio, table tennis; Marvin Daquiz, sepak takraw for men; and Eng. Hilario Duran, softball for women. ### |
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Bagasan among Region 3’s Outstanding Info-Tech Education Students |
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 Abegail LM. Bagasan, a Computer Science graduate of the College of Computer Studies (CCS), was selected as one of the Outstanding Information Technology Education Students in Region 3.
The awards were given to qualified students from member institutions of the Philippine Society of Information Technology Education (PSITE) Region 3 Chapter.
Bagasan received a certificate and a medallion.
The criteria for the awards included outstanding academic record, committed leadership and service and active participation in extracurricular activities.
Bagasan was the only student trainor in basic computer literacy training, a CCS community outreach program. ###
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Smart donates wireless broadband equipment |
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Wesleyan University-Philippines and Smart Communications have extended for five years their memorandum of agreement forged in July 2003 for the setting up of various telecommunications equipment within the school premises and technical training and hands-on experience. Eng. Crizaldo B. Vicencio, dean of the College of Technology, said that based on the extended agreement, Smart installed wireless broadband equipment in the SMART SWEEP Laboratory located in the college. The equipment included five personal computers, 20 access point equipment, a wireless router, two virtual private network routers, two web cameras and one switch. Also donated were one computer table, a cabinet and a workbench. The equipment installed by Smart are now considered university properties under the agreement. Vicencio said that with the recent Smart donation, free Wi-Fi service will soon be available in all classrooms in the College of the Technology for the benefit of both the students and the faculty. Since 2003, Smart has been operating a mobile telephone site on the Wesleyan campus, maintained by the College of Technology and serving as laboratory for Electronics and Communications Engineering students. ### |
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Mayor Vergara graces IR Day celebration |
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 Cabanatuan City Mayor Alvin Vergara graced the Instructional Resources Center’s celebration of Instructional Resources Day last March 20 at the university auditorium.
A highlight of the affair was a contest entitled “Basura Mo, Pakikinabangan Ko!” (Your Trash Is My Treasure) in line with city mayor’s “Giyera Sa Basura” program aimed at reducing, re-using and recycling waste. It aimed to bring out ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness; foster collaboration among students as they work in teams; deepen their awareness; and participate in the advocacy for zero waste management.
The contest was open to students and faculty under the basic education and tertiary education categories.
The basic education category winners were Elaine Mae Ortiz, Eliza Mae Ortiz and Bon Angelo Cabana of the High School Department, first prize.
In the tertiary education, Mel Cando and Zeus Mark Zandro Reguyal, first prize; Melmajean Santos & Anna Loraine Alcantara, second prize; and Kenneth Tristan Silverio, Lizelle Tabaquero and John Glenn Ponciano, third prize.
Consolation prizes went to the teams of Mona Joreen Ladia, Loissa Parungao and Nimfa Esparrago; Citadel Bitangcol and Cesiah Garcia; and Julie Faith Reyes, Mark Bucao and Kenneth Tristan Silverio.
All the teams were given certificates for offering creative and brilliant ideas on how to turn trash into treasured instructional materials.
The Instructional Resources Center under Gladys Mangiduyos, in its two years of existence, has served as a library of instructional materials and training center on Critical Thinking and computer skills.
The contest was done in collaboration with the Curriculum Development classes of Mangiduyos in the College of Education. ###
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CBAA students win awards in NFJIA national convention |
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A group of 18 second and third year HRIM students left for the USA for their Summer Work and Travel Program in cooperation with the partner agency, First Place Inc.
Dr. Maridel V. Eslao, dean of the College of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management (CHRIM), said that the students will stay in the US for three months working in the different hotels, restaurants, and resorts as part of their on-the-job training and learning experience. They will be receiving an hourly rate of seven dollars or higher, depending on their location. They also have the option to have a second job provided it does not conflict with their duties in their assigned hotels and restaurants.
Jocelyn Matias, Marjorie Anne Salvador, Jenny Ann Calingasan and Krissy Diane Magno have been assigned to Fredericksburg Inn in San Antonio, Texas.
During the group’s stopover in San Francisco airport, they had a chance encounter with Senator Edgardo Angara who gamely posed with them for a photo, then gave them $200 dollars as additional allowance.
Lucky John Magtalas is at the Gaylord National, Washington DC; Herome Kim Bolisay, Norberto Bote, Renz Andrew Cruz, Alyza Desamito, Riniel Bert Diy and Rose Ann Placido at HMS Host Somerset Travel Plaza, Somerset, New Jersey; Paul John Busog and Roberto Dancel Jr. at Sea World Discovery Cove and Aquatica in Orlando, Florida; Geza Sevilla, Michael Angelo Ibay and Jeffrey Manuel at Myrtle Beach South Carolina; and Gladys Salvador and Gerald Placido at Great Wolfe Lodge , Williamsburg, Virginia.
The 18 students will be back by June in time for the start of classes.
Meanwhile, HRM graduates who have already availed themselves of the three-month program can apply for the one year internship program where they will be occupying supervisory positions with a higher rate of hourly pay, including accommodation. This will be facilitated by First Place Inc. through Rosanna Dapul, director for operations. ###
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18 HRIM students fly to the US |
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A group of 18 second and third year HRIM students left for the USA for their Summer Work and Travel Program in cooperation with the partner agency, First Place Inc.
Dr. Maridel V. Eslao, dean of the College of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management (CHRIM), said that the students will stay in the US for three months working in the different hotels, restaurants, and resorts as part of their on-the-job training and learning experience. They will be receiving an hourly rate of seven dollars or higher, depending on their location. They also have the option to have a second job provided it does not conflict with their duties in their assigned hotels and restaurants.
Jocelyn Matias, Marjorie Anne Salvador, Jenny Ann Calingasan and Krissy Diane Magno have been assigned to Fredericksburg Inn in San Antonio, Texas.
During the group’s stopover in San Francisco airport, they had a chance encounter with Senator Edgardo Angara who gamely posed with them for a photo, then gave them $200 dollars as additional allowance.
Lucky John Magtalas is at the Gaylord National, Washington DC; Herome Kim Bolisay, Norberto Bote, Renz Andrew Cruz, Alyza Desamito, Riniel Bert Diy and Rose Ann Placido at HMS Host Somerset Travel Plaza, Somerset, New Jersey; Paul John Busog and Roberto Dancel Jr. at Sea World Discovery Cove and Aquatica in Orlando, Florida; Geza Sevilla, Michael Angelo Ibay and Jeffrey Manuel at Myrtle Beach South Carolina; and Gladys Salvador and Gerald Placido at Great Wolfe Lodge , Williamsburg, Virginia.
The 18 students will be back by June in time for the start of classes.
Meanwhile, HRM graduates who have already availed themselves of the three-month program can apply for the one year internship program where they will be occupying supervisory positions with a higher rate of hourly pay, including accommodation. This will be facilitated by First Place Inc. through Rosanna Dapul, director for operations. ###
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