Sunday, July 29, 2012
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| The left photo shows selected BA History 2-1 students. From left to right (seated) are PUPSMK President Ryan Tan, Ghied Gustillo, Gerwill Cruz, (standing) Lauro Delos Santos, Jamaica Basco, Ismael Magallanes and Xeirem Medina. The right photo shows Abel Ubaldo and Mark Louise Pacis of BA History 3-1. (Photos courtesy of M. Pascual and Popoy Gambito) |
The BA History students of PUP have attended the 6th ACAS International Conference on Asia at the Ricardo and Rosita Leong Hall, Ateneo de Manila University on July 29, 2012.
This year's theme, Nature and Culture: Environmental Issues in Asia, have extracted various topics which included culture of disaster and historical change in Singapore, politics of land/riverside transformations, approach to environmental pressure, community success amidst natural calamities, and the global governance of external accountability in foreign aid for disaster management.
The papers presented resulted from the researches conducted in the Philippines and other countries in Southeast Asia by scholar-presenters from Philippine and foreign universities.
One of the lecture-presenters was Dr. Theresita Atienza, former dean of the College of Science of PUP, who talked on the title "Against All Odds: Khiriwong's Creative Community".
By studying particular cases, the lecturers attempted to present fresh insights about the convergence or relationship of nature and culture and its role in environmental issues, specifically in disaster management.
The BA History students were accompanied by Prof. Raul R. Sebastian, chair of the Department, Prof. Mc Donald M. Pascual, Prof. Anna Rose Hull, and Prof. Jayson Payumo.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
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| Prof. Jose David Lapuz |
Prof. Jose David Lapuz, a well-known Rizal scholar and professor, delivered a lecture on the life and philosophy of Gat. Apolinario Mabini on July 23, 2012 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at the Bulwagang Balagtas, Ninoy Aquino Library and Learning Resources Center.
Attended by the students of the University, the seminar was organized by Prof. Ma. Rhodora Agustin's CWTS class (BA History 1-1) with the assistance of the PUP Samahan Ng Mga Mag-aaral Ng Kasaysayan. It was an activity accomplished to commemorate the life, contributions, and ideas of the great brain of the Philippine Revolution.
Prof. Lapuz highlighted not only the life-history of Mabini but also his philosophy, contributions to the country, and the controversies that hounded him.
Prof. Lapuz also clarified some issues concerning Mabini, especially his description as "sublime paralytic" by a great majority of Filipinos. According to him, that description is un-fittingly appropriated for the hero because it was but paraplegia which caused paralysis in his physique.
Paraplegia, according to Prof. Lapuz, is not a simple paralysis like polio but a complete paralysis of the lower half of the body including both legs, usually due to the damage of the spinal cord.
The lecture came with several renditions of flamenco by the Flamenco Andaluz de Manila which delighted the university officials, faculty members and students present.
Monday, July 23, 2012
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| BA History 1-1 in their elegant Filipiniana attires at the Mabini Shrine |
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines celebrated the 148th birth anniversary of the brain of the Philippine Revolution, Gat. Apolinario Mabini on July 23, 2012 at the Freedom Park of the University's Main Campus.
Amidst rain shower, university officials, guests, faculty members, administrative staff, and students attended the occasion which honored Mabini through a wreath-laying ceremony and speeches delivered by Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim who was represented by Gemma Cruz-Araneta, PUP President Dr. Emanuel De Guzman, Frederick Mabini, descendant of the great hero, and several others more.
The event highlighted Mabini's life and ideas through a lecture delivered by Hon. Rene Escalante, Commissioner of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
The faculty members of the Department of History and the PUP Samahan Ng Mga Mag-aaral Ng Kasaysayan actively participated in the celebration by distributing copies of the program and wearing Filipiniana attires. (Photo courtesy of Michael Agtarap)
Saturday, July 21, 2012
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| Prof. Mc Donald M. Pascual and Prof. Raul R. Sebastian |
Two of the faculty members of the PUP Department of History have attended the conference organized by the Manila Studies Association (MSA) at the Far Eastern University (FEU) in Manila on July 18 and 19, 2012.
Prof. Raul R. Sebastian, chair of the Department, and Prof. Mc Donald M. Pascual attended the 2-day national conference on official time and with the financial support of PUP.
The conference included interesting lectures from the different aspects of Manila's local and oral history. The lectures were given by different academicians and scholars from different universities and institutions in Metro Manila.
Two of the lecturers were Fr. Jose Arcilla, S.J. of the Ateneo de Manila University and Prof. Gil Gotiangco, Jr. of the University of the Philippines. Fr. Arcilla talked about Manila as a frontier city during the colonial regime while Prof. Gotiangco discussed about gays and lesbians on the community of Tundo.
The conference was likewise attended by different academicians, graduate students, foreign scholars, and local government employees.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
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| Mr. Melchor Pelleja and Mr. Patrick Henry Manguera |
The Department of History of PUP has hired new instructors in order to serve the growing need of the PUP Community on the teaching of history and culture.
The two new instructors, who were screened by Dr. Estrelita Bagsic, Prof. Mc Donald Pascual, Prof. Rhodora Agustin, and Prof. Marlon Agoy-agoy, are Mr. Patrick Henry Manguera and Mr. Melchor A. Pelleja.
Mr. Manguera, who is hailed from Marinduque, finished his BA History degree from the University of the Philippines in Diliman. He is connected with Marinduque State College and Jose Rizal University.
Mr. Pelleja, a native of Camarines Norte, received his BA History degree from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in 2011. At present, he is in his second year, taking up Bachelor of Laws at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila.
The said new instructors of the Department of History will teach Heograpiya at Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas and Buhay, Mga Gawa, at Kaisipan ni Rizal, two of the mandated courses, in the collegiate level of the University.
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| Prof. Pascual while giving a lecture among visiting Korean students |
Prof. Mc Donald M. Pascual of the PUP Department of History has lectured among visiting Korean students from Seoul Women's University in South Korea on July 17, 2012 at the Audio-Visual Room of the Ninoy Aquino Learning Resources Center.
Prof. Pascual's lecture was personally requested by Prof. Sanjay Caludio, director of International Affairs under the Office of the Executive Vice President. The lecture which was an introductory discussion on the history and culture of the Philippines was provided to Korean students in order to acquaint them more about the Philippines and its people.
With Prof. Pascual are Mr. Ericson Dublas, Ms. Geneva Urizar, Ms. Ghied Gustillo, and Mr. Gerwill Cruz, all from BA History 2-1.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
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| The BA History Students in their dance grooves |
The BA History students of PUP held an acquaintance party at the south wing of PUP's Main Building on Friday, July 13, at 6 o'clock in the evening.
The purpose of the Party was to foster sense of camaraderie among the students of the various levels so that their participation in the activities of the Department of History and the PUPSMK would be at par best and unfaltering.
Prof. Mc Donald Pascual, one of the senior advisers of PUPSMK, scolded the students for their slow actions and late participation regarding the party. He exclaimed that "No organization would persist without money!" He further emphasized that no organization would turn out successful if there is no concerted effort among the officers and members.
Prof. Marlon Agoy-agoy concurred to the statement of Prof. Pascual. He said that all of the members must participate promptly and cooperatively.
The party, which was held the last time five years ago, was enjoyed though by the students who showed their talents in dancing.
The Acquaintance Party was hosted by Remson De Leoz of BA History 3-1.
The BA History General Assembly was held, through the sponsorship of the PUP Samahan Ng Mga Mag-aaral Ng Kasaysayan (PUPSMK) on Friday, July 13, 2012.
The program was held in order to inform the students of the different activities to be done by PUPSMK, as well as by the Department of History, its mother academic unit of PUP.
The Orientation
By tradition, the officers-elect are those who organize and execute the program of the General Assembly which normally includes their Oath-taking Ceremony.
In the orientation, the faculty members of the Department of History and the dean of the College of Arts were invited in order to orient the students, especially the freshmen, on the different activities to be done. The faculty members who graced the occasion were Prof. Mc Donald Domingo M. Pascual, president of the PUP History Faculty Association, Prof. Marlon Agoy-agoy, Prof. Maria Rhodora Agustin, Prof. Anna Rose Hull, Mr. Jayson Payumo and Prof. Diosdado Franco. On the other hand, Dr. Corazon Coloma, former chairperson of the Department, and Atty. Joanna Aboga-Liao followed while Dr. Buan failed to grace the occasion.
The orientation included the message of Prof. Sebastian, talk on the BA History Curriculum and the Faculty by Prof. Pascual, and introduction of the Gabay at Sanay sa Kasaysayan by Prof. Hull.
The Inauguration of the new PUPSMK President
Meantime, the officers-elect were sworn in to their respective offices by Prof. Raul Sebastian who represented Dr. Buan due to her failure to appear. The inaugurated officers are to wit:
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| Ryan Tan, new president of PUPSMK |
Ryan Tan, President
Geneva Urizar, Executive Vice President
Axle Tugano, Vice President for Plans and Programs
Gerwill Cruz, Vice President for Finance
Hairish Lignes, Vice President for Public Relations
Ghied Gustillo, Secretary-General
Joshua Crismo, Auditor-General
Michael Agtarap, 1st year Representative
Alexander Aguinaldo, 2nd year Representative
Abel Ubaldo, 3rd year Representative
Elisor Guieb, 4th year Representative
The ex-officio member, Jordan Matuguinas, was not sworn in anymore though he was at the stage during the inauguration of the new officers. This is because he is the immediate past president of the society, and under the new PUPSMK Constitution, he will still accordingly take part in the Executive Committee of the organization.
After the oath-taking of the Executive Officers, four new committee chairs were sworn in to office by President Ryan Tan namely Joe Ceneta of the Committee on Sports and Cultural Presentations, Vernice Furto of the Committee on Protocol, Jamaica Basco of the Committee on Alumni Relations and Mar Edward San Diego of the Committee on Historical and Cultural Education. The other chairs were not inducted to office because they are already members of the Executive Committee.
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| Jordan Matuguinas, PUPSMK past president |
The Speeches
Jordan Matuguinas, the out-going president of the PUPSMK, made a farewell speech by enumerating the laudable achievements of the organization within and outside PUP. According to him, PUPSMK became one of the most promising student organizations in the university by conducting a lot of activities yet there was no recognition accorded to it as one of the outstanding organizations.
The out-going President, while expressing his sentiments, reiterated the need for PUPSMK to continue the path of climbing towards the summit of success. He challenged the in-coming officers to continue what he and Jerome Permejo, his predecessor, and all of the members of the organization to support PUPSMK and the Department of History in attaining their visions.
After his oath-taking, Ryan Tan, the new president, made a sentimental speech. He thanked those who showed concern to him and, especially to PUPSMK. While teary-eyed, he recounted what happened to him while the Department of History was having an extension program in the Municipality of Mogpog in the Province of Marinduque. He said that while suffering from unexpected gastronomic pain, his friends and mentors were full of care to him.
President Tan's speech, above all, challenged the members of PUPSMK to continue their support to the organization by taking part in all of its activities.
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