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UPVTC CELEBRATES ITS th ANNIVERSARY

A Publication of the Office of the Dean, UPV Tacloban College Vol. 5, Issue 2 July 2008

Donor / Benefactor Nature of Assistance Peso Value

Vicente B. Bello - Scholarship for 15 students (including book allowance and Natasha apparels)

501,500.00

Sen. Edgardo J. Angara - Scholarship for 9 students 180,000.00

An Waray Partylist Rep., Hon. Florencio Gabriel “Bembem” Noel

- Cash donation: Darangpan 20,000.00 - Cash donation for UPVTC Debate Society 20,000.00

- Sports equipment and one computer unit 42,000.00

Summer Art workshop Participants (2006-2008) - Cash donation: Darangpan 31,000.00

Anonymous donor - Monthly stipend for 1 student 2,000.00

SGV Foundation, Inc. - Scholarship to selected BS Accountancy students 559,600.00

Mr. Reynaldo Gonzales - Cash donation: Darangpan 13,030.50

Mr. Jimmy T. Yaokasin Jr. - Cash donation for college activities 20,000.00

UP Halcyon c/o Philip Edward A. de Jesus

- Cash donation to support student projects (thru UPV Centennial Fund)

5,000.00

Mr. Glenn S. Cabacang - Cash donation: Darangpan 2,500.00

Ms. Lenizel S. Cabacang - Cash donation: Darangpan 2,500.00 - Cash donation to support college-based Projects 10,000.00

- Financial assistance to two (2) students 15,000.00

Division of Natural Sci. & Math, UPVTC, c/o Prof. Margarita dela Cruz

- Various equipment and software for the GIS lab 97,126.00

Regional Environmental Information System c/o Prof. Margarita T. dela Cruz

- Cash generated to support college projects 566,557.65

Dr. Yasuwo Fukuyo, University of Tokyo

- 1 unit freezer and 1 unit laptop for DNSM lab 42,449.50

Congressman Ferdinand Martin Romualdez

- Painting of the New Library Building 500,000.00

- Scholarship Fund 500,000.00

Ms. Josette Adrienne & Ms. Josephine Adrienne Abarca

- Cash donation: Darangpan 20,000.00

Asia Group of Companies - Scholarship Fund, Annual 20,000.00

Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri - Construction of a Dormitory 10,000,000.00

Total 13,170,263.65

Prof. Margarita T. de la Cruz

Jade Anniversary Fund Campaign List of Donors and Benefactors (As of 23 June 2008)

U PV Tacloban College still commits itself to Excellence, Leadership and Service as it celebrates its 35 years in

the region. The year-long celebration kicks off this July 4, 2008 with

a series of activities. A motorcade with a twist, a pedikada--35 pedicabs carrying the different themes of the sponsor student organizations, will go through the major thoroughfares of the downtown area. The program that follows honors the loyalty awardees, partners and benefactors of the college. This year's keynote speaker is Atty. Filomeno Arteche III, the college's first cum laude graduate. Dean Virgildo E. Sabalo and UPV Chancel-lor Glenn D. Aguilar will likewise deliver their respective mes-sages.

The college's strong commitment to the preservation of

the environment is reflected in two major activities of the day—the formal opening of the Butterfly Garden at the AS courtyard and the planting of trees around the campus to launch the Bird Sanctuary. Both are projects of the Division Natural Sciences

F or the past 35 years, UPV Tacloban College has, in its own distinct way, achieved an array of out-

standing, relevant and trailblazing accomplishments. Limitation in resources did not deter its ability to produce graduates who have excelled in their respective professions since the time it was initially established by Gov. Benjamin Romualdez and First Lady Imelda Marcos. Today, these graduates have be-come leaders in their own right. They occupy key positions or play crucial roles in government or non-government entities in the Region and in the country. The College extension pro-grams have made significant contributions to the many agen-cies and offices in the Region. Our faculty members are recog-nized in their respective fields, are accomplished authors and writers, sought after by organizations as advisers and as con-sultants.

May these accomplishments continue to push us to do

more. May the recognition continue to inspire us to reach greater heights so that we do not only improve our crafts but also contribute to the development of the community we are in. May the recognition as national university energize our imagi-nation to bravely face the higher challenges before us.

We acknowledge and recognize the invaluable assistance

of the many individuals and institutions that have made possi-ble what we have accomplished today.

Congratulations! Happy anniversary!

Message from the Dean

UPVTC @35

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FUENTES is Best Paper Awardee

in Weed Science

R olly G. Fuentes is awarded the Best Paper in Weed Science during the

39th Anniversary and Annual Conference of the Pest Manage-ment Council of the Philippines held in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on May 06-09, 2008.

The paper entit led

"Biochemical study on the eco-typic variation of upland and low-land purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus L.)" aims to identify variations in the activity of the fermentive enzymes and utiliza-tion of carbohydrate of the two ecotypes of purple nutsedge - the lowland ecotype which is consid-ered flood-tolerant, and the up-land ecotype. Fuentes conducted the research at the International Rice Research Institute as an affiliate MS-Thesis scholar under the supervision of Dr. David E. Johnson and Dr. Ismail M. Abdel-bagi, in collaboration with Dr. Flo-rinia E. Merca and Dr. Aurora M. Baltazar of U.P. Los Banos.

Fuentes is one of the

centennial graduates of the Insti-tute of Chemistry-Graduate School of U.P. Los Banos on April 26, 2008. He finished his M.S. in Chemistry minor in Biochemistry under the DOST-PCASTRD Scholarship and UPV Master's Fellowship Grant. He returns as part of the teaching force of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics handling Chemistry and Natural Science courses.

”E nvironmental Zoning f o r B i od i ve r s i t y Conservat ion in

Lawaan, Eastern Samar, Philippines" wins the Best Paper Award during the 8th National Scientific Convention of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature (PSSN), Inc.

The paper, which is an

offshoot of DNSM faculty, Dr Eulito V. Casas' doctoral disseration, was jointly authored by his adviser, Dr. Nestor T. Baguinon of the College of Forestry and Natural Resources of U.P. Los Banos. The research integrates ecological and social criteria in land use planning in order to identify areas considered as "hot spot." These lower elevation areas have high biodiversity but with the heaviest impingement from man. The study recommends the adoption of the environmental zoning approach which is better at conserving biodiversity than the present concentric zoning paradigm.

Anchored on the theme,

"PSSN: Showcasing advocacy to nature conservation through multi-disciplinary approach," the confab served as a venue for sharing diverse strategies, studies and advocacies in conserving nature. It was held on May 05-10, 2008 at Mariano Marcos State University in Batac, Ilocos Norte.

CASAS Wins Best Paper

Award

T he National Network on Women in Fisheries (WinFish) - Eastern

Visayas, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources - Region 8, and the Gender and Development Program of UPVTC worked together to bring the First Eastern Visayas Conference on Women in Fisheries. The confab, held on March 28, 2008 at the College Conference Hall, was conducted in support of the Women's Month Celebration.

Dean Virgildo E. Sabalo of

UPVTC warmly welcomed the participants while Dr. Marieta B. Sumagaysay, WinFish Board Member, discussed the rationale of this activity. BFAR 8 Assistant Regional Director, Justerie Granali, introduced the guest speaker, Hon. Trinidad "Ebbie" Apostol.

Hon. Apostol remarked

that the involvement of women in fisheries is rarely documented and recog-nized. She identified some causative factors such as the lack training and informal education, limited access to physical and capital resources and low involvement in the decision-making process. She emphasized the need for women to become equal partners of men in the fisheries sector. Hon. Apostol is Second District of Leyte Representative. She is also the Vice Chair of the Women and Gender Equality Committee of the 14th Congress and has sponsored and authored several bills on women, family, education and environment.

During the paper presentation, Dr. Marieta B. Sumagaysay of the Division of Social Sciences discussed her study, "Women's Work in Fishing Communities: Indicators of Labor Market

Discrimination and Stratification." The paper demonstrates the results of a survey done among fisher's wives in the six coastal villages of Limasawa, Southern Leyte in order to determine women's work and responsibility as well as the indicators of gender discrimination to access and control of coastal resources.

The paper of Prof.

Margarita T. de la Cruz of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics presents a description of women fishers in Brgy. Trinidad of Tubabao Island in Guiuan and Brgy. Maliwaliw of Maliwaliw Island in Salcedo. Entitled "Women are Fishers Too: Profile of Women Fishers in Eastern Samar, Philippines," the study aims to heighten the awareness that the involvement of women in fisheries extends not only to the pre-fishing and post-harvest activities but also in actual fishing operation.

Another highlight of the

conference was the photo competition. Twenty photos were entered showcasing the theme of the conference, "Women and Work". Mr. Juergen Christmann, a GIS consultant served as Chair of the Board of Judges. He awarded the prizes to winning UPVTC students.

UPVTC Holds Bonding Day

T he scenic Caluwayan Beach Resort in

Marabut, Samar served as the venue for this year's Team-Building Activity held on May 26, 2008. Faculty members and administrative staff of the Col-lege indulged in a day of fun and relaxation, free from work-related

functions.

Associate Dean, Prof. Ladylyn L. Mangada and Super-vising Administrative Personnel, Mr. Telesforo Sales, respectively welcomed the enthusiastic per-sonnel with their inspiring mes-sages. Everyone was treated to a sumptuous feast prepared by the resort management. Chal-lenging games such as charade, blind volleyball and message relay raised the adrenalin of the

players while others chose to sing to their heart's content with the videoke. They also enjoyed the cool waters and were en-chanted by the splendid rock formations which Marabut is fa-mous for.

I ndeed, the annual team

-building event is one way to keep the bond alive and strong among employees of the Col-lege.

UPVTC Hosts First WINFISH-EV Conference Exhibit

UPVTC Gets P1.665 Million for Equipment

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B ridging the gap of cultural differences

was never an easy feat but astoundingly a UPVTC student strives to make it a reality. Ms. Gabriella Garrido Pontejos, 17 years old, a BASS Political Science second year student represented the country in Japan East-Asia Network of Exchange Students and Youths (JENESYS) on May 16-30, 2008 in Tokyo and Tokoshima, Japan. Gabby, as her friends and teachers fondly call her was selected by the National Youth Commission (NYC) out of more than a thousand applicants to travel to Japan as one of the country’s youth ambassadors. Through the encouragement and support of her mother, Joey Dolores, and father, Michael, she was able to join the final 94 students who were selected from all over the country for the prestigious opportunity of showcasing the rich cultural identity of the Filipinos with their Japanese counterparts. Gabby shares that her background as an inter-college debater and being a UP student were the defining factors why she was chosen as a delegate.

As part of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s five-year educational program, Japan invites youth ambassadors, or youth scholars, to visit its 47 Prefectures in an effort to encourage friendly relations with neighboring countries. “I think one of the lasting impact

of the program was that the youth is able to connect through this program, despite cultural differences. One of my unforgettable experiences was the ofouro or the Japanese public bath” she relates elatedly. Gabby’s delegation was adopted by the Japanese Dejima family and they were introduced to some Japanese cultural practices during their brief stay under the supervision of Dr. Glenn Reyes. Meeting students from Japan, Korea, and fellow Filipino students from well-known universities, Gabby expounded that confidence and excellence are vital attributes in interpersonal relations. “Be confident in being a UPVTC student because we are not only regionally or nationally excellent but globally competitive”, she mused. She also talks about barriers to effective connection between people of different cultural backgrounds, often a by-product of negative outlook and non-openness towards cultural diversity. She adds, “I think willingness and efforts to reach out to other people are very important because on the part of the youth ambassadors, we were communicating not in our various languages. We were communicating through the language of hospitality that bridges our differences”.

Indeed, another student showcased what UPVTC holds essential for youth development which is pride in our unique Filipino heritage.

UPVTC Student Represents RP in Japanese Exchange Program

UPEV, Inc. & UPAA-EV, Inc. now SEC-Registered

T rue to their commitment to serve and promote the interests of UP Visayas Tacloban College and its constituents, in-

cluding its alumni, two organizations which have been working ar-duously toward the common purposes were now officially regis-tered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as non-stock, non-profit corporations.

The Upod Pagpauswag Han Eastern Visayas (UPEV), Inc., an

organization formed by some faculty members of the college, alumni and professionals was registered on January 10, 2008 with SEC Reg. No. CN200825539. Its Board of Trustees is composed of Dr. Marieta B. Sumagaysay (President), Prof. Margarita dela Cruz (Vice-President), Prof. Viola C. Siozon (Corporate Secretary), Dr. Virgildo E. Sabalo (Treasurer), and Profs. Amy Joan E. Exconde, Ladylyn L. Mangada and Richard V. Cagara (Trustees).

On the other hand, the U.P. Alumni Association-Eastern

Visayas (UPAA-EV), Inc. finally had itself registered on June 19, 2008 with SEC Reg. No. CN200828296. Its Board of Directors is composed of Mr. George H. Tiopes (President), Prof. Richard V. Cagara (VP-Internal), Mr. Stephen Dan Palami (VP-External), Prof. Anida Bernadette B. Lorenzo (Secretary), Ms. Miranda G. Varon (Treasurer), Mr. Ralph G. Burce (Auditor), and Mr. Luciano Abia IV (PIO). Board members include Judge Agerico Avila, Ms. Grace Marie T. Ayaso, Mr. Ariel Basas, Mr. Edward Colasito, Atty. Bautista G. Corpin, Jr., Mr. Jaime S. Dechos, Ms. Dalisay T. Erpe, and Ms. Paulina L. Nayra. Ex-officio members are UPVTC Dean Dr. Virgildo E. Sabalo, UP-HIS Dean Dr. Josie Sur and Alumni Re-lations Coordinator Dr. Marieta B. Sumagaysay.

C hancellor Glenn Agu i la r ha s

approved the request of UPVTC for a total amount of P1,665,000 for the acquisition of various equipment needed by the different academic divisions and offices of the College. The amount which came from the UP Visayas capex budget is now being utilized to purchase the following: 1. 24 units desktop computers,

peripherals and accessories, for the Div. of Management Computer Laboratory 2;

2. Three (3) aircon units for Div. of Natural Sciences & Mathematics and DM;

3. Three (3) units desktop PC for the Office of Student

Affairs and DM; 4. Four (4) laptop PCs for each

of the academic divisions; 5. Two (2) units LCD project-

tors for the Office of the College Secretary and DM;

6. Three (3) units colored printers for DM and OCS’

7. One (1) LCD monitor for the OCS;

8. One (1) unit Water Fountain for the Student Lounge; and

9. One (1) Risograph machine for the Office of the Dean.

The above acquisitions are expected to enrich student learning, as well as improve the operational capability of the recipient offices.

REIS Launches 100 Maps Exhibit

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A Training-Workshop on Data Analysis with Computer Applications was jointly sponsored by the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (DNSM) and the Department of Science and Technology Regional Health Research and Development Committee (DOST-RHRDC). Held on January 23-26, 2008 at the Tacloban Interactive Learning Center, the training aimed to strengthen participants' research capability by helping them properly apply the most commonly used statistical techniques in data analysis as well as familiarizing them with the commands in the Epi-Info software in setting data.

UPVTC Dean, Dr. Virgildo

Sabalo gave a warm welcome during the opening program while Dr. Fe Barquin, of the Department of Health-Eastern Visayas stirred the interest of participants through her inspiring message. Prof. Margarita de la Cruz, chair of DNSM introduced the resource persons for the training.

The 36 participants were from

Eastern Samar State University, Eastern Visayas State University, Palompon Institute of Technology, Southern Leyte State University, Samar State University University of Eastern Philippines, Visayas State University, Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center and UPVTC. . They found the training to be relevant as most of them either had on-going research projects or were in the proposal stage. Some had completed researches that needed assistance on data analysis.

The resource persons are

exemplars in their field. The head trainer, Dr. Ophelia Mendoza, is a sought-after research evaluator and statistical consultant. She holds a doctoral degree in Public Health major in Biostatistics from the University of North Carolina. She taught in UP for 22 years and was given the Most Outstanding Teacher Award in 1990. She was a Visiting Research Fellow at Oxford University in 1997 and a WHO Fellow at the University of North Carolina from 1978 to 1980. Dr. Mendoza specializes in survey

sampling, program evaluation and health information system development. The other trainer, Prof. Marilyn Crisostomo, is an Associate Professor of UP Manila for Biostatistics courses. She earned her MPH (Quantitative Methods) from Harvard University School of Public Health and her MSPH (Biostatistics) from UP Manila. Her researches are focused on clinical trials, nutrition program evaluation and health studies.

The four-day training was

composed of lectures, computer sessions, workshops and plenary sessions. During the first two days, Dr. Mendoza discussed factors in data analysis, tabular and graphical presentation, and some basic concepts in statistics. On the other hand, Prof. Crisostomo presented a lecture on data processing, the goal of which is to collect good quality data.

The first plenary session was

a presentation of data analysis plans of participants with on-going researches. The first workshop included the development of a coding manual and the editing and coding of data. This was followed by creating and editing Epi-Info files and merging data sets. Epi-Info is computer software developed by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the WHO. It is a set of programs which allows data entry and analysis. It can be downloaded by the public for free and is user-friendly.

DOST-8 Regional Director

Edgardo Esperancilla, concluded the training with a message. He expressed hope that the enthusiastic participants may be able to use in their respective fields what they have learned during the training.

Pasamwak Staff

Prof. Irma Tan Prof. Richard Cagara Ms. Marjorie Cobacha Ms. Remia C. Pabelico

J une 26, 2008 marked the commencement of the 100 Maps Exhibit

at the Ground Floor of the New Library Building.

In a short program, Dean Virgildo Sabalo proudly expressed that only UPVTC has facilitated this kind of exhibit in the Region. Prof. Margarita de la Cruz, Regional Environmental Information System (REIS) Coordinator, related to the audience an account of the exhibit. To officially open the exhibit, Madame Yedda Marie Kittilsvedt Romualdez who represented her husband, Hon. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, led the ribbon-cutting. She was assisted by Dean Sabalo, Prof. de la Cruz and DOST Regional Director Edgardo Esperancilla.

In the exhibit, a total of 100 maps were set up as a tribute to the centenary celebration of UP. These maps depict different themes ranging from protec-ted areas, community-based forest management areas, water-sheds, natural hazards, among others. Included are resource maps which are visualized outputs of data gathered from surveys and resource assessment studies and tourist maps showing some of the tourist attractions in an area as well as providing help on tours to some places or cities. Land use/land cover maps depict the spatial and area details of a land, how much of the landscape is changing, what changes have occurred, and where the changes are taking place while territorial

maps convey geographical coordinates and character-ristics.

The maps displayed

were outputs of commis-sioned projects with different agencies and institutions in the last seven years. They can be used as tools for research, instruction, planning and decision-making processes.

The REIS staff carried the arduous task of producing the maps through data gathering and analysis, scanning, digitizing, editing, geo-referencing, visualization, lay-outing and printing. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), the

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR, some local government units, and the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) are their partners in certain projects. The exhibit was also made possible by the support of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)– 8 as well as the German Development Service (DED) through its GIS consultant, Mr. Juergen Christmann.

The 100 Maps Exhibit is open to the viewing public until December 15, 2008.

UPVTC Holds RHRDC Training-Workshop

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UP V Tacloban College's 35 years of service have brought about an array of outstanding, relevant and trailblazing accomplishments. Despite its limited re-

sources, UPVTC has sustained its ability to produce graduates who have excelled in their respective professions.

It is unfortunate that the recent budget cuts imposed on the

UP System has created a corresponding strain on the school's ability to effectively fulfill its mandate. In this regard, the UPVTC Jade Anni-versary Fund Campaign Committee has put together a variety of re-source generating opportunities by which friends and alumni like you can successfully renew their commitment and belief in what the Col-lege can do.

May we, therefore, invite you to become part of any of these

programs and projects? Your generous financial and material support to any of them will ensure that quality education will continually be made available to the current and future young professionals of Re-gion VIII. Ranging from individual, group or organizational donations, these opportunities include the following:

A. Scholarship Program 1. Adopt-a-Student Project - This project allows an alumnus/alumna

to help a student finish his/her undergraduate degree in UPVTC. 2. Kababayan Scholarship Project- This is designed to allow you to

help your chosen ‘kababayan’ finish his or her studies at UPVTC. 3. Batch Scholarship Project – Alumni belonging to a batch may

pool their resources together to sponsor a scholarship to a chosen student/s to finish his/her studies at UPVTC.

B. Sports and Cultural Development Program 1. Sports Equipment Donation Project - You may donate your cho-

sen sports equipment to help enhance the physical and athletic skills of students.

2. Send-an-Athlete Project - Annually, UPVTC sends students to participate in athletic competitions like the SCUAA. You can help ensure their participation by providing financial support for their transportation as well as their board and lodging expenses to these important events.

3. Sports Uniform Donation Project - Sending a student athlete may not be enough. Athletic uniforms are essential to ensure their partici-pation in significant athletic events.

4. Cultural/Performance Costume Donation Project - Your support for culture and the arts may take the form of performance costumes for groups like the UPVTC Choir or dance troupe.

C. Financial Assistance 1. Darangpan Project – This project assists students in the form of

small loans with very low interest. Additional finances can go a long way in helping students accomplish school-related projects or pur-chase important references or class-related materials. The project is envisioned to be perpetual through repayments, hence, provide as-sistance to more students.

2. $100 or P100 for Isko or Iska Project - The fund will support stu-dent-related activities such as attendance in academic competitions/conferences.

3. Daily Subsistence Allowance Project - The daily subsistence allowance that you can provide can help out-of-town students finish their studies at UPVTC. The allowance that you can share can help them defray their daily expenses for food, transportation, etc.

D. Library and Laboratory Improvement 1. Book/Books Donation Project - Updated and relevant reference

materials are important for every student. They can definitely enrich the amount of learning students will derive from their respective

subjects. 2. Equipment Donation Project - Library and laboratory equipment

are essential in the promotion of quality education at UPVTC. E. Infrastructure Development Program 1. Paint-a-Wall Project - Keeping the walls of academic buildings

clean and respectable-looking entails a significant amount of money. Your generous financial support can go a long way in fulfilling this important concern.

2. Build-a-Fence Project - Protecting the campus from outside intrud-ers is important for the following reasons: a) the material resources and equipment of the College must be kept constantly secure, and b) the students, faculty and staff must be protected from lawless elements who might roam around the campus.

3. Equip-a-Room Project - In this modern day and age, computers, TV monitors, DVD players, LCD projectors, etc. enrich student learning in whatever field of discipline.

4. Construct-a-Dorm Project - Until today, a significant number of students reside in substandard living conditions. These conditions expose them to incalculable and untold health and security risks. Constructing a College Dormitory will not only save these students from these hazards but will allow the implementation of student-oriented activities designed to promote their overall welfare.

F. Human Resources Development Program 1. Share-an-Expertise Project - UPVTC welcomes those who might

want to share their expertise in particular subject areas through the conduct of lectures, seminars, fora or conferences. These types of activities do not only promote healthy academic discussions but stimulates a culture of scholarship, as well.

2. Travel Assistance Project - Participating in reputable seminars or conferences and presenting original scholarly papers are just some of the reasons why select faculty members have to travel outside of the campus. Such travels do not only promote the image of UPVTC as a reputable academic institution but ensures that the College maintains its visibility and respectability in both national and interna-tional academic gatherings.

G. Awards and Recognition Program 1. Professorial Chair Award (P600,000.00) - Professorial Chairs are

awarded so as to promote the conduct of original, relevant and sig-nificant academic undertakings from among the senior members of the faculty. You can help promote a culture of scholarship by sup-porting a Professorial Chair Award for a specific academic disci-pline.

2. Faculty Grant (P300,000.00) - Faculty Grants are envisioned to promote a culture of scholarship among the junior members of the faculty. This grant is likewise designed to stimulate the conduct of original, relevant and significant academic undertakings.

We look forward to your enthusiastic participation and com-

mitment to any of the aforementioned activities and projects. We hope that you are one with us in seeing to it that the goals of quality educa-tion are adequately met in this part of the country. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to see us at UPV Tacloban Col-lege or contact us at telephone number (053) 325-51-08. Thank you.

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BUTTERFLY GARDEN AND BIRD SANCTUARY:

A TOAST TO THE ENVIRONMENT After a considerable period of planning and preparation by DNSM faculty and BS Biology students, the Butterfly Garden will be inaugurated on July 04, 2008 at the AS Courtyard where it is lo-cated. A brief program followed by ribbon cutting will formally launch the garden. One hundred butterflies will be released to commemo-rate UP's centennial celebration this year. In the Butterfly Garden, flowers of the same color were grouped together in order to attract the butterflies. This arrangement is likewise pleasing to the eyes. Host plants which caterpillars and adult butterflies could feed on were grown in the garden. During the summer, most of the flowering plants were in bloom; this was syn-chronous to the period when most butterflies are active. By creating this garden, a natural environment for butterflies is created thus con-tributing to its preservation. In the afternoon of the same day, tree planting around the campus will be done to mark the launching of the Bird Sanctu-ary. Seedlings of fruit trees and other host dipterocarps will be planted in order to ultimately serve as safe haven for birds. The activity will also encourage the tree planters to be good environmental stewards. It is hoped that the Butterfly Garden and the Bird Sanctuary will attract, retain and encourage a continuous succession of butterfly and bird populations in order to secure the future of these species in their natural habitats. These two events will be spearheaded by the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics through its Chair, Prof. Margarita T. de la Cruz, in conjunction with the 35th Founding Anniversary cele-bration of UPVTC on July 04, 2008.

from page 1 and Mathematics (DNSM), chaired by Prof. Margarita T. de la Cruz. The DNSM also plays host to this year's anniversary celebration.

Student activities dominate the activities in the afternoon until the evening, capped by a band concert and disco danc-ing. The Leyte Samar Heritage Center launches its “banig” exhibit late in the afternoon and at the same time spearheads the dedication of the UP Centennial marker in front of the AS Grounds.

The following day July 5, is a big day for the alumni. Prof. Marieta B. Sumagaysay, Coordinator for Alumni Relations, in partnership with alumni officials, has endeavored for months to link with graduates of the college and encourage them to be part of the jade anniversary celebrations and on the whole be committed to the affairs of the alumni. A series of activities include a campus tour, games and contests, and the UPAA-EV General Assembly. The dinner program is highlighted by the awarding ceremony for the first ever UPVTC Alumni Achievers. A disco reminiscent of the '70s era adds to the fes-tivities.

Paper presentations, the Affirmative Action Program (tutorials in Math, Science and English for senior high school students mostly from public high schools) sponsored by the Office of Continuing Education and Pahinungod (OCEP), a book launching, and other activities are spread throughout the year to give meaning to the college's jade anniversary celebra-tion, as it continues to pursue excellence, leadership, and ser-vice for the good of Region 8.