Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Faculty from PUP QC wins Best Paper in ICMSS

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 16:45:00 GMT

Melanie Jimenez, News, Communication Management Office

Asst. Prof. Melanie F. Bactasa of PUP Quezon City earned Best Paper Presentation at the International Conference on Management and Social Sciences (ICMSS) 2022 organized by The Core Research Foundation. The conference was held in a hybrid format (online and in person) last December 28-29, 2022, in Bangkok, Thailand.

The research titled “Stakeholders’ Feedback on the Implementation of Flexible Technology-Enhanced Learning: A Case Study”, garnered the highest score (27/30) based on the technicalities, presentation, and literature criteria.

The conference was co-organized by Association of Researchers of Thailand, and the International Organization of Educators and Researchers Inc., a CPD provider recognized by the Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC).

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CHK conducts CNA to ICAN Center for Children PH

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:24:00 GMT

Elaine Carie A. Andres, News, Extension Management Cluster Coordinator 7

The College of Human Kinetics (CHK) conducted a community needs assessment last January 19, 2023 to ICAN Center for Children Philippines at San Mateo, Rizal, a non-governmental organization who shelters abandoned children.

The activity was spearheaded by the college Dean, Assoc. Prof. Lualhati A. Dela Cruz, and the chairpersons, Dr. Melchor M. De Guzman (Department of Professional Program), and Dr. Ferdie T. Lubis (Department of Service PE). The team consisted of a selected faculty member, Extension Management Office (EMO) cluster coordinators, and a volunteer student.

The team met Ms. Mary Ann Trero and Mr. Melvin Serrano, both of whom work as social workers for ICAN Child Care Center. A briefing was held prior to the team conducting a survey with sixteen (16) children, which was followed by an initial workshop through games.

This is one of many extension activities conducted by the CHK in hopes of addressing issues that involve the children and the education sector.

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President Muhi receives Rotary Gold Wheel Award

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:24:00 GMT

Emy Ruth Gianan, News, Communication Management Office

University President Manuel M. Muhi received the Golden Wheel Award for Supporting Education last Saturday, January 28, in the Annual Rotary Awards Ceremony. The event was organized by the Rotary Club of Cubao West, in collaboration with Imagine Rotary and the Quezon City Local Government.

President Muhi is recognized for Pamantasang Bayan — Education on Wheels — his flagship extension program which aims to deliver the brand of PUP quality education to the doorstep of every Filipino family. EOW prioritizes out-of-school youth (OSY) in depressed urban and rural communities and its ingenious approach to higher education has been recognized and featured in various national public affairs programs.

60 young and adult learners joined the EOW pilot run last August. Classes are divided between day and night to accommodate single parents and working students. The university collaborated with Sandiwaan Center for Learning, a non-government organization dedicated to providing basic and technical education to the poor, to identify the beneficiary community in the City of Manila. Century Peak Corporation donated the bus which serves as mobile classroom for EOW.

Aside from EOW, President Muhi also spearheaded the Salin-Kaalaman Program, another priority extension program of the PUP System which provides short courses, seminars, and trainings to nearby communities. Capacity programs include livelihood, education and training, leadership, and community management.

“I am grateful to receive this award on behalf of the University. Thank you, Rotary Club of Cubao West, for this honor, Rotary Club of Loyola Heights for the endorsement. This kind of recognition emphasizes our significant role as educators in our country. Together with the whole PUP community, I am more than motivated and committed to continuing the programs we have begun and encouraging everyone to join us these initiatives,” Dr. Muhi shared in a text message.

Rotary Club Cubao West is a charity organization under the larger Rotary global network. Its over 800 chapters across the country are involved in various forms of community service.

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PUP Santa Maria partners with Philippine Coast Guard

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:24:00 GMT

Emy Ruth Gianan, News, Communication Management Office

PUP Santa Maria, Bulacan Campus signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Coast Guard — Coast Guard Education, Training, and Doctrine Command (CGETDC) last January 24. The signing ceremony signals the start of the official partnership between the two public institutions aimed at collaboration and enhancement of “coastguardians’ competence, capability and character as they go on with their careers in the DOTr- PCG Service.”

Dr. Anna Ruby P. Gapasin, Vice President for Research, Extension, Planning and Development, represented the University during the formal signing, while CG Commander Eustacio Nimrod P. Enriquez, Jr. represented CGETDC. The event was held at the Headquarters of the CGETDC OWLditorium, Muelle dela Industria, Farola Compound, Binondo, Manila.

In an official Facebook post, CGETDC describes the partnership as “mutually beneficial relationship between the PCG, through the CGETDC as the primary education and training command of the PCG, and the PUPSMB, a recognized provider of higher occupational, technical, and professional instruction and training in the applied arts and sciences.”

The University is actively reaching out to networks both in the public and private sectors to further enhance the learning and extension opportunities for its varied stakeholders.

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SHS Team from PUP and Taiwanese school bag gold prize in ASEP 2022

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 13:04:00 GMT

Melanie Jimenez, News, Communication Management Office

PUP Senior High School and the Kaohsiung Municipal Fu-Cheng Senior High School-Taiwan bagged the Gold Prize award in the recently held virtual Asian Student Exchange Program (ASEP) 2022 on December 27-28, 2022.

The team of PUP-SHS was represented by Gianna Abian, Prince Joey Araño, and Wanda Annieshka Basarte, of ABM and STEM strand, under the guidance of Prof. Melanie Jimenez, faculty from the College of Education.

ASEP is an annual cooperation of schools from Asian and New Southbound countries for both teachers and students to have an opportunity to enhance their international cultural knowledge and learn to respect foreign cultures.

The collaborative activity is part of the agreement between PUP, through the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA), the Office of International Affairs (OIA), and KMFSHS in the spirit of educational cooperation and making a significant contribution to people’s international and intercultural education.

Organized by the Education Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government, and Chung-Shan Industrial and Commercial High School, the theme for ASEP 2022 focused on the Balance and Conflict between Economic Development and Environmental Sustainability.

PUP-SHS and KMFSHS elaborated and presented their ideas on the said theme focusing on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12: Sustainable consumption and production patterns and SDG 14: Life below water.

ASEP 2021 was joined by students from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

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DHP Extension Activity benefits Barangay 635

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 11:03:00 GMT

Gary Musa, News, Department of Humanities and Philosophy

More than 30 beneficiaries from Barangay 635 Manila participated in the extension activity titled: LET’s G.I.V.E (Gender, Instruction, Values, Environment), sponsored by Department of Humanities and Philosophy (DHP). The activity held last December 17, 2022, benefited 13 adults and 20 children and teenagers in total. DHP faculty members and Philosophy students worked together to facilitate said event.

In his introductory remarks for the program, Hon. Danilo San Bueno, the Chairman of Barangay 635, emphasized the importance of collaboration between universities and barangays, particularly in the era of the advent of quick cybermedia technology and fake news. DHP Chairperson, Assoc. Prof. Jane Mendoza underscored the same idea on the significance of cooperation between PUP and the communities near the institution.

Alex Henon, a faculty from the DHP, discussed the importance of positive discipline among the parents. Parents actively participated in the sharing session with Mr. Henon. Jeniel Dasig, a faculty from the same department, led a story-telling activity among the teens and kids, stressing the importance of helping their community. Ms. Dasig culminated the session with an art activity. The activity concluded with a gift-giving in celebration of the Christmas season.

“We are thankful for the PUP that initiated this very meaningful activity which will surely give a positive impact on our barangay,” said Kagawad Bobby Rejoso.

In 2023, DHP will continue to provide barangay 635 with further extension programs as part of its mandate to extend its expertise ad and be of help to the nearby communities.

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NSTP brings ABAKADA sa Kalsada to OSYs

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 11:03:00 GMT

Joey Danting, News, National Service Training Program

With the goal of bringing a glimmer of hope to street children in the Intramuros Fire Station, PUP National Service Training Program (NSTP) successfully conducted its first on-site activity, ABaKaDa sa Kalsada, together with the PUP Samahang Nagtataguyod ng Iisang Diwa’t Adhika (SANDIWA) and NSTP faculty members last December 22, 2022.

ABaKaDa sa Kalsada is composed of storytelling, games, gift-giving, safety tips, and food distribution for the participants of different age ranges who are eager to learn.

According to Ms. Mary Ann “Teacher Dang” Dureza, the volunteer-teacher who single-handedly accommodated the beneficiaries, ABaKaDa sa Kalsada was a huge help to her because she knew that PUP NSTP and Sandiwa could provide other educational information to the kids that she couldn’t. She also believes that these out-of-school youth can still catch up to other kids and that there is a great future for them. She hoped that most of the children may receive scholarships and educational assistance so that other out-of-school kids would be motivated and encouraged to continue learning and attend school in the future.

At the end of the activity, the beneficiaries performed a thanksgiving song and dance number to the organizers of the activity as a way of appreciating the efforts given by the volunteers.

Prior to this, a donation drive was launched with the help of generous people who offered monetary donations that were used to bring smiles to 31 children who received gifts, food, and safety whistles from this initiative. PUP NSTP Director Dr. Rovelina B. Jacolbia and NSTP CWTS Chief Asst. Professor Joey T. Danting together with the Sandiwa Officers are among the facilitators of this on-site activity.

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QAC holds inaugural quality assurance awards

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 10:27:00 GMT

Melanie Jimenez, News, Communication Management Office

To culminate the last five years of quality culture practice in the University, the Quality Assurance Center (QAC) recognized the performance of colleges, branches, and campuses in the 1st QAC awards held last December 15 at Claro M. Recto Hall.

The QAC awards is opened to all college/branch/campus which underwent accreditation survey visit from 2018 to 2022; college/branch/campus with released COPC from 2018 to 2022; and internal accreditors who served in the simulation accreditation conducted by QAC from 2018 to 2022.

The following is the list of all the awardees during the 1st QAC:

The Top Performing Academic Programs with the Highest Accreditation Rating

Level I
Rank 1	Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English, PUP Taguig
Rank 2	Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, PUP Taguig
Rank 3	BSBA Human Resource Management and Marketing Management, PUP Quezon City

Level II
Rank 1	Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics, PUP Lopez, Quezon
Rank 2	Bachelor of Physical Education, College of Human Kinetics
Rank 3	Bachelor of Elementary Education, College of Education

Level III
Rank 1	Bachelor of Public Administration, College of Political Science and Public Administration Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, PUP Graduate School
Rank 2	Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, College of Tourism, Hospitality, and Transportation Management
Rank 3	Bachelor of Science in Psychology, College of Social Sciences and Development

Level IV
Rank 1	Bachelor of Science in Economics, College of Social Sciences and Development Bachelor in Library and Information Science, College of Education
Rank 2	Bachelor of Science in Cooperatives, College of Social Sciences and Development
Rank 3	Master in Physical Education and Sports, College of Education-Graduate Studies Master of Arts in Psychology, PUP Graduate School

Top Performing Internal Accreditors

Program Accreditation
Rank 1	DR. ANGELINA E. BORICAN
Rank 2	ASSOC. PROF. RANDY D. SAGUN
Rank 3	ASSOC. PROF. ZANDRO T. ESTELLA

Institutional Accreditation
Rank 1	DR. ELMER G. DE JOSE
Rank 2	DR. ARMIN S. CORONADO
Rank 3	DR. ANNA RUBY P. GAPASIN

Top Performing Branches with the highest percentage of Level II Re-accredited Programs

Rank 1	PUP Lopez PUP Mulanay
Rank 2	PUP Maragondon
Rank 3	PUP Ragay

Top Performing Colleges with the highest percentage of Level IV Re-accredited Programs

Rank 1	College of Computer and Information Sciences
Rank 2	College of Engineering
Rank 3	College of Social Sciences and Development
Rank 4	College of Arts and Letters College of Communication
Rank 5	College of Business Administration

Pioneer Level IV Programs of the University

College of Arts and Letters
Bachelor of Arts in Filipinology
Bachelor of Arts in English (now AB English Language Studies)

College of Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communication (now Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting)
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

Pioneer Branch with Fast-Tracked Accredited Programs

PUP Taguig City
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English

First Branch with Accredited Programs
PUP Mulanay

First Campus with Accredited Programs
PUP San Juan

PUP Institutional Accreditation Theme Song
Kagawaran ng Filipinolohiya
“PUP Ako, Tagumpay Ako”

Highest Number of Level IV Re-accredited Programs
College of Engineering

Highest Number of Accredited Programs from 2018 to 2022
College of Education

Service Award
Ninoy Aquino Library and Learning Resource Center

To date, PUP has 34 Level IV Re-accredited Programs from only four (4) in 2020. Through the conduct of this awards, the QAC hopes to continue encouraging the PUP Community and the academic sector in particular to continue observing and upholding quality assurance standards and replicating best practices. This should also encourage healthy competition among academic units.

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PUPians dominate top spots in 60th NRYLI

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 01:31:00 GMT

Angelo Acedera, News, Communication Management Office

Four (4) students won top ranks in various competitions during the 20th National Rizal Youth Leadership Institute of the Knights of Rizal (NYRLI). Jhunval Escosio is first place in Patimpalak Dagliang Talumpati, while John Robert de Castro also topped the News Writing Competition. Benhur Queqquegan placed second in Makabayang Sayawitan. Flory Joy Alvarez ranked first in the Extemporaneous Speaking Contest and was also a Finalist in Jose Rizal Model Student Award.

The annual competition showcases the exceptional talents and skills of students and was held at the Baguio Teachers Camp, Baguio City. It was organized by the Knights of Rizal (KoR), with the theme, “Rizal in Dapitan: Systems Thinking in Action.” It also aims to inculcate in the minds and hearts of the youth leaders the tenets of Rizalian leadership, character building, and socio-cultural awareness that are essential to becoming effective and responsible citizens.

Flory Joy, who placed 1st in extemporaneous speaking and was a finalist for the Jose Rizal Model Student Award, extends her gratitude to Sintang Paaralan.

“I believe that we cannot be victorious alone, it takes a community to build an achiever and I am fortunate enough to be trained by a nationalistic, mass-oriented, and scientific university who is not only after the awards and recognition but for a greater purpose — to serve the Filipino Masses. Bringing back all the honor and glory only to God and the Filipino People because they are the primary mover of our History,” Flory said.

513 delegates from across the nation attended this 60th NRYLI, setting a new record for participants.

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PUP retains ISO certification

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 01:30:00 GMT

Melanie Jimenez, News, Communication Management Office

SOCOTEC Certification Philippines, Inc. awarded the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) its ISO 9001:2015 Certification anew. The surveillance visit took place last in November 14-17, 2022.

ISO certification is awarded to educational institutions that have successfully met the criteria and methods for ensuring the quality of deliverables and services. Specific processes that underwent scrutiny include admission processes, accounting and finance-related services, records management, communication management and coordination, research and extension work, human resource management, and property management, to name a few.

In his welcome message, Dr. Manuel M. Muhi expressed his commitment to ensuring quality education through various international evaluations that the university go through in line with his vision to lead the University to its most excellent and become a National Polytechnic University.

“This evaluation is a critical step for us to ensure that we are always at our best and is bringing only the best for all our students. We also believe that quality education necessitates continuous evaluation. Without it, we can never truly achieve our objectives of becoming the first National Polytechnic University.” he said.

The university has consistently been undertaking ISO evaluation process and is awarded ISO certification since 2015.

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