Polytechnic University of the Philippines

PUP surpasses nat'l passing rate in May 2019 Civil Engineering LE

Fri, 24 May 2019 17:53:00 GMT

Emy Ruth Gianan, News, Communication Management Office

Civil engineering bets from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Main Campus recorded a 60.20% passing rate for the May 2019 Civil Engineering licensure examinations, surpassing the national average of 52.84%. First-time takers of the rigorous examinations fared a notch higher with a 71.43% passing rate.

Meanwhile, other PUP campuses also showed good performances for the licensure exams. PUP – Lopez Campus has a passing rate of 38.89%, while PUP – Sta. Maria, Bulacan with 31.25%.

The full text of official results, performance of schools, and list of successful examinees may be accessed at www.prc.gov.ph.

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CBA holds 1st Nat'l Business Conference

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 10:19:00 GMT

Meckmack Nartea, News, Communication Management Office

The PUP-College of Business Administration (CBA), together with College of Accountancy and Finance (CAF), and College of Tourism, Hospitality, and Transportation Management (CTHTM), in partnership with Ascendens Asia and Singapore Institute of Multidisciplinary Professionals held its first national business research conference titled CROSSOVER: Moving Beyond the Borders of the Business World Through Research on March 21, 2019 at the PUP Bulwagang Balagtas which was participated in by 21 institutions, including PUP, Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas, University of the Philippines Diliman, Kalinga State University, Partido State University, Rizal Technological University, Bukidnon State University, North Luzon Philippines State College, Juan Sumulong Junior College, Our Lady of Fatima University, Mindanao Polytechnic College, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Cavite State University, University of Rizal System, Universidad de Zamboanga, Philhealth, Department of Trade and Industry, IBPAP and Teleperformance, with 101 research papers; 76 of which for oral presentation and 25 poster presentation.

The first keynote speaker, Dr. Ruby Raterta was the Chief Science Research Specialist of the National Research Council of the Philippines. Following Dr. Raterta was the second keynote speaker, Roland Blas Arrogante, the President of Career Add-ons Corporation.

Headed by the overall program committee: Dr. Raquel G. Ramos, Dean of CBA and the overall chair of crossover; assisted by VP Adam Ramilo; Dr. Guillermo C. Bungato Jr., the co-chair of the program; Dr. Marietta D. Reyes, Dean of CTHTM; Dr. Hilda Felipe San Gabriel, Editor-in-Chief of PUP Social Science Review; Dr. Jackie Urrutia, the Director of PUP Intellectual Property Management Office; Prof. Lilian M. Litonjua, Dean of CAF and Dr. Jake Laguador, LPU Batangas Research Director and Editor-in-Chief of Asia Pacific Journal for Multidisciplinary, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for poster exhibits was held.

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CHRGS, Student Orgs Conduct Pre-Valentine's Day Forum

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 17:36:00 GMT

Alexandra Garcia, News, Communication Management Office

To further educate the youth on the effects of sexual harassment and how love can affect people, the Center for Human Resources and Gender Studies (CHRGS), PUP for Jesus Movement, PUP Kristiyanong Kabataan para sa Bayan (KKB) and WISDOM PUP, conducted a seminar titled “Women’s Rights and Empowerment in the Modern Days” held on February 12, 2019 at Bulwagang Bonifacio, Ninoy Aquino Library and Learning Resources Center.

Atty. Maria Cristina Jimenez, Chief of the CHRGS, discussed about sexual harassment on campus and the importance of knowing one’s rights. She said that as long as a person is aware of his/her rights, it is his/her responsibility to also spread awareness.

Atty. Jimenez also gave emphasis on the roles of student organizations, specifically WISDOM PUP, to attend to the students’ needs, most especially in serious harassment cases.

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SEED Network Launches Eco-Waste Forum

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 14:32:00 GMT

Alexandra Garcia, News, Communication Management Office

In line with the advocacy to enlighten PUPians on the importance of campus waste management, the PUP SEED Network conducted a forum titled “Huwag na Tayong Magplastikan, 2019 na!”, held on January 18, at Claro M. Recto Hall, PUP – Main building.

Mr. Pepe Herrera, also known as Benny from the popular show “Ang Probinsyano”, shared his thoughts regarding the viral photo of him collecting trash on the beach, which relates to his advocacy of eco-friendly living. “Changing our lifestyle to help the environment can’t be easily adapted in a day, but we can practice it little by little, and within that process we are already contributing to Mother Earth,” Herrera said. He also shared how living a minimalist life has changed his life.

The participants actively engaged in the elaboration of the Republic Act no. 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 by Mr. Noel Cabile, a Clean-Air Campaigner from No Burn Philippines.

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PUP QAC Receives Top IQAU Award, PUP Top 2 SUC

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 14:28:00 GMT

Grace L. Ferrer, News, Communication Management Office

In the recently concluded 32nd Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP), Inc. Annual Conference, the PUP Quality Assurance Center bagged the top spot as the Most Outstanding Internal Quality Assurance Unit (IQAU) for 2018.

This commendation that was given to top five (5) IQAUs was awarded based on the accomplishments and achievements of the internal quality assurance unit for 2018. Moreover, the structure, program implementation, and the budget priority given to the unit by its institution were also considered. The roster of awardees were: Polytechnic University of the Philippines, top 1; West Visayas State University, top 2; Visayas State University, top 3; Pangasinan State University, top 4; and Jose Rizal Memorial State University, top 5.

The receipt of this award was strongly affirmed with another award -- the recognition of PUP as second top ranking SUC in terms of number of programs accredited in the recent year. The University was able to submit 70 programs for accreditation which included the PUP branches. This was the highest number of programs applied for accreditation in the history of PUP. Furthermore, 2018 was a significant year as some of the academic programs offered in the PUP Branches attained Level I accreditation status.

The top SUCs were ranked as follows: Cebu Technological University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Negros Oriental State University, University of Antique, Visayas State University, Bicol University, Cavite State University, Northwest Samar State University, Carlos Hilado Memorial State College, University of Rizal System, Isabela State University, West Visayas State University, Southern Luzon State University, and Tarlac State University.

QAC Director Sanjay P. Claudio received the awards on behalf of PUP. Also present were Chief Rebecca E. Palma, QA Coordinator Teresa V. Mobilla, and College of Business Administration Dean Raquel G. Ramos. “These awards would not be possible without the support and guidance of the PUP Executive Committee headed by President Emanuel C. De Guzman and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Manuel M. Muhi and the strong sense of service of all the academic and non-academic officials of the University in the Main Campus and in our Branches,” said Dir. Claudio when asked how the Unit was able to achieve such recognitions.

To date, PUP program offerings have the following accreditation level: four (4) Level IV phase 1 qualifiers; thirty-six (36) Level III Re-accredited; nine (9) Level III Phase 1 qualifiers; four (4) Level II Re-accredited; thirty-two (32) Level I Accredited; and thirty-three (33) on candidate status.

To continue its mission to nurture a culture of quality, the University granted a 10M budget to QAC for 2019 which are earmarked for Institutional Accreditation, Institutional Sustainability Assessment, Center of Development and Center of Excellence program application, and AACCUP program accreditation.

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The AACCUP Board Chairman Dr. Myrna Mallari, AACCUP President Dr. Manuel T. Corpus, and selected AACCUP board members award the Most Outstanding Internal Quality Assurance Unit to PUP representatives headed by QAC Director Dr. Sanjay P. Claudio.

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CIPSP lauds PUP's Co-op Course

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 14:19:00 GMT

Krupskaya Valila, News, Communication Management Office

1 Cooperative Insurance System of the Philippines Life and General Insurance President Roy Miclat lauded Polytechnic University of the Philippines' four-year Bachelor of Science in Cooperatives course.

In a news article published by Manila Standard, Miclat said that PUP is "blazing the trail" in terms of making young millennials appreciate human resource practice.

The Department of Cooperatives and Social Development is under the College of Social Sciences and Development.

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Graduating Students Attend Career Fest and Pre-employment Seminar

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 14:15:00 GMT

Hanna Louise L. Casinillo, News, Communication Management Office

Graduating students of PUP Sta. Mesa, Manila participated in the PUP Career Fest 2019’s Career Orientation Seminar/Pre-employment Seminar at Bulwagang Balagtas, NALLRC from February 20 to 23, 2019.

The event was spearheaded by Alumni Relations and Career Development Office and was attended by fourth year students from 15 different colleges. The seminar tackled guidelines, rules, and regulations for graduation, guidelines on registrar services, essential documents such as the transcript of records and diploma, and other vital document requirements.

Companies like Acadsoc Philippines, Jollibee Foods, GAKKEN (Philippines). INC., and Simplex Internet Philippines, INC., sent representatives not only to persuade the students to apply to their companies, but also to impart knowledge regarding employment such as resume writing, the hiring process, company introduction, and web development.

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PUP ranks fifth in Mech Eng'g Licensure Exam

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:22:00 GMT

Krupskaya Valila, News, Communication Management Office

Vilmar Agustin Cabanero from PUP Sta. Mesa ranked fifth in the recently concluded February 2019 Mechanical Engineering Licensure Examination.

Cabanero posted a 90.55 percentage.

The results were released on February 28, 2019.

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NSTP Students volunteer for widescale Clean-Up Drive

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 11:25:00 GMT

Emeteria Perez, News, NSTP Office

Around 8,000 NSTP-CWTS students conducted a massive University Clean-Up Drive for two consecutive Sundays, January 20 and 27 2019 respectively. All the major parts of the campus were cleaned, such as the lagoon area, oval, chapel, ground floor, etc.

Moreover, on February 10, the students expanded the clean-up drive outside the main campus, cleaning up the College of Communication, College of Engineering, Condotel, Institute of Technology, and NDC Compound including the Basketball court and Tennis court.

This annual project aims to instill the value of cleanliness and orderliness in the surroundings to the students. The Clean-Up Drive was made possible through the leadership and guidance of VPAA Manuel M. Muhi, Dr. Rovelina B. Jacolbia, Director of NSTP, and all 30 CWTS Instructors.

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PUP collaborates with Best Chinese Universities through a 9-Day Study Visit

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 18:52:00 GMT

Ferdinand La Puebla, News, College of Political Science and Political Administration

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) expanded its partnership with the three best Chinese universities namely, Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU), Yunnan Minzu University (YMU), and Jinan University (JU), through a nine-day study visit in China sponsored by the Chinese Embassy last November 29 to December 7, 2018. This was in line with the vision of PUP President Emanuel C. De Guzman to establish PUP as an epistemic community and first National Polytechnic University in the country.

The Chinese Embassy’s Political Attaché Atty. Leo Zhang and some of his colleagues facilitated the visit. The delegation was led by Vice President for Administration Adam V. Ramilo in behalf of President De Guzman. The College of Political Science and Public Administration (CPSPA) Dean Antonius C. Umali, Department of Political Science Chairperson Elmer M. Soriano, Department of Political Economy Chairperson Estefanie R. Cortez, Director Jean Paul G. Martirez, and CPSPA faculty members namely, Prof. Ferdinand L. La Puebla, Prof. Ivy Ganadillo, Mr. Ryan M. Aguinaldo, and Mr. Reymundo D.J. De Guzman have participated in the said tour.

Opportunities identified between universities include student exchange program, faculty lectures and teaching, and research. These Chinese universities have current partnerships with other universities within Asia, Europe, and the United States.

One of the highlights of the visit was the sharing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by PUP delegates to Chinese universities for immediate communication to have a more productive partnership in the near future.

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