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Online application open for nursing exam

THE Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Baguio Regional Office is now accepting first-time applications through the Online Application System (OAS) for the June 30 and July 1, 2012 Nurses Licensure Examination.

Applicants can apply through OAS from April 21 to May 17 by going towww.prcbaguio.blogspot.com and click on the link for OAS at www.prc.gov.ph.

By May 18, the deadline for applications, applicants will have to go to the PRC office in Baguio.

The OAS is limited initially to examinees from Baguio, Cabanatuan, Dagupan and Laoag.

Applicants from other parts of Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur must apply through OAS before their applications can be processed during the scheduled Araw ng Propesyonal in different venues. In Pangasinan, it will be on May 12, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Colegio de Dagupan

Source: http://sundaypunch.prepys.com/archives/2012/05/06/online-application-open-for-nursing-exam/

UL athletes shine in national competitions

ATHLETES from the University of Luzon (UL) showed remarkable performances in two separate national athletic competitions held recently.

Male and female UL Taekwondo jins grabbed the overall championship in the PRISAA National Collegiate Games held in Cebu City April 22 to 28 by bagging three gold and six bronze medals in men and women’s competitions.

Justin Patrick Camacho, Muhaymin Merindatu and Seila Marie Uson won the gold medals while Resty Pabuna, Dan Alberto Muerong, Nikki Lousie Peralta, Joyce Eden BInce, Jet Rhoeder Bince and Ron Edrian BInce were the bronze medalists.

In athletics, Kingsley Clinton Bautista contributed two silver medals in the 110M Hurdle and as a member in the 4x100M relay while Merdeliza Disu bagged a bronze medal by being a member of the 4x400M relay.

Bronze medals were also bagged in boxing and karatedo by Kennedy Zamudio and Dominador Edos, respectively.

The athletes’ effort enabled Region I to place 5th in the overall standing in the PRISAA Collegiate Games 2012.

Source: http://sundaypunch.prepys.com/archives/2012/05/06/ul-athletes-shine-in-national-competitions/

Team Pangasinan rules in beach volleyball

LINGAYEN—‘Volleybelle’ teams from Pangasinan nosed out rivals from Manila and Baguio City and grabbed first and second places in the two-day women’s beach volleyball competition held April 30 to May 1 as part of the Pista’y Dayat

Mangaldan-LGU volleybelles Jennifer Manzano and Cindy Benitez and University of Luzon players Cassandra Ledda and Melanie Carrera fought it off for the championship round with Mangaldan-LGU dominating the game and going home with the championship title.

Mangaldan’s key player Manzano, the crowd favorite who hails from Lingayen, recently played in the World University Games in China.

Both teams wowed spectators with their killer spikes and strong defense during the championship match.

Rizal Technological University and DLSU College of St. Benilde qualified for the semi final round.

Seven out of 11 participants were from other provinces and cities, namely: Assumption College-Makati; DLSU Dasma-Cavite; SLU-Baguio; UPHS Perpetual Help-Cavite, University of the East-Manila; PSAT-Lingayen; Labrador National High School.

Gov. Amado T. Espino Jr., whose administration has made sports development as a priority program, said with Pangasinan teams leading in ladies beach volleyball, the province can no longer be taken for granted in sports tournaments.

Executive Assistant and Provincial Sports Director Modesto Operania expressed confidence in the province’s future in national sports competitions.

The Beach Volleybelles competition was organized with the support of 2nd District Rep. Leopoldo N. Bataoil.

Source: http://sundaypunch.prepys.com/archives/2012/05/06/team-pangasinan-rules-in-beach-volleyball/

Basketball Clinic

The Basketball Association of Philippines Region I Inc., headed by its director, Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez, the University of Luzon (UL), and the CSI Group of Companies host a three-day seminar and clinic on basketball rules and accreditation of referees at the UL in preparation for the National Students Basketball Championship from Feb. 27 to March 3 at the CSI Stadia.

Source: http://sundaypunch.prepys.com/archives/2012/02/11/basketball-clinic/

UL-SIFE BAGS NATIONAL EXPOSITION LEAGUE FIRST RUNNER-UP

The University of Luzon Students in Free Enterprise (UL SIFE) is the lone winner from Pangasinan declared as League First Runner-Up in the recently-concluded SIFE National Competition held at the Asian Institute of Management, Makati City, last July 17, 2009.

Commission on Higher Education Chairman Emmanuel Y. Angeles, Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Jose L. Atienza, Jr., SIFE International Regional Vice President Dennis Lee and Pilipinas SIFE Chairman Jose P. Leviste, Jr. along with other national and international corporate executives graced this illustrious occasion in support of the promotion of social entrepreneurship via financial literacy and entrepreneurial development and in celebration of the accomplishments of SIFE Teams like Mariano Marcos State University, Sultan Kudarat Polytechnic State College, Baliuag University, San Beda College and others.

This annual event of bringing together the top leaders of today and tomorrow to create a better, more sustainable world through the positive power of business convened more than 20 higher education institutions across the country under the auspices of the Pilipinas SIFE Movement is a prelude to the 2009 World Cup in Berlin Germany this October.

This is pursuit of creating global partnership between business and higher education that prepares tertiary-level students in making a meaningful contribution toward a sustainable future as catalyst of change envisioned to address business and economic issues in their communities.

In keeping with the said thrust, UL SIFE, represented by its presenters Blas Jordan T. Matias (BSA), Ela Gabrielle R. Santiago (BSA), Jeffrey V. Marcelo (BSA), Lora Thana R. Santiago (BSEd) and Jerrelie G. Roque (BSA) with their coaches Mr. Rolly P. Soriano, Mr. Michael N. Sison, Ms. Marcella V. Elinzano, Mr. Anastacio B. Aquino and Mr. Carmelo John E. Vidal, outmaneuvered its competitors with the Team?s flagship program dubbed as Agenda for Reforms and Initiatives for Sustainable Economy (ARISE) ably supported by the UL family under the tutelage of Dr. Mac Arthur M. Samson, Sr. and Dr. Aurora S. Reyna, UL President and Vice-President for Academic Affairs, respectively. The Program ARISE focused on 5 high impact and promising projects catering to specific marginalized groups and contemporary issues, to wit: Self-Help Initiatives for Group and Local Advancement (SIGLA): Halina?t Kumita, SHeGuradong Kaunlaran; University of Luzon for the Advancement of Detainees (UNLAD); Business and Entrepreneurial Skills Training (BEST) for Kids; Bolstering Initiatives for the Differently-Abled (BIDA); and Community Actions to Rescue the Earth (CARE).

UL to represent Phl in SIFE World Cup

THE University of Luzon (UL) will be the Philippine representative in the 2011 Student in Free Enterprise (SIFE) World Cup to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 3 to 5.

The SIFE World Cup is a competition among higher education institutions for the best “application of business concepts to develop outreach”.

UL earned entry into the competition after besting 14 other colleges and universities in the country. It will present its ARISE (Agenda for Reforms and Initiatives toward Sustainable Economy) Program.

The ARISE Program is aimed at empowering high-risk and marginalized sectors of the community, with particular focus on children, unemployed women, out-of-school-youth, and persons with disabilities, for financial independence. Environmental protection is also addressed.

The program has so far benefitted 4,686 families including creation of alternative livelihood for 800 fisher folks, generation of fund amounting to P150,000 from clean-up drive and garbage collections, training and employment for jobless women in Dagupan City, and the preservation of the Ifugao Rice Terraces in Banaue.

ARISE Program comprises Project Save Plus (Sustainable Actions for Viable Entrepreneurship Plus), Project i Care (Intensified Community Actions to Rescue the Earth), Project WELL (Women “Energizement” for Life-long Livelihood) and Project WOW (Wealth on Wonders) Ifugao.

The UL delegation will join some 1,000 students, 100 faculty members and administrators, and 400 business people and judges from 39 countries.

Source: http://sundaypunch.prepys.com/archives/2011/08/13/ul-to-represent-phl-in-sife-world-cup/

UL earns Center of Excellence tag

THE University of Luzon’s teacher education program has earned the prestige of being a Center of Excellence, considered as the highest possible recognition conferred by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Dr. Macarthur Samson Sr., UL president, said the entire university is proud of this achievement following the conferment of the award last November 5 in Manila.

“UL has always attracted more students to our teacher education program than anywhere else because we provide the best practical professional preparation for teaching in elementary and secondary schools, and is designed and delivered in partnership with many public and private schools within and outside Pangasinan,” he said.

This award complements the status of University of Luzon as a premier higher education institution in Northern Luzon and one of the best universities in the Philippines with a solid reputation for excellence in teaching and research, strong links with industry and an unrivalled sporting achievement, said Samson.

Aside from being a Center of Excellence in teacher education, UL is the country’s lone Center of Excellence in Criminology and holds the singular distinction as an autonomous university among all higher education institutions throughout Region 1.

Source: http://sundaypunch.prepys.com/archives/2010/11/14/ul-earns-center-of-excellence-tag/

UL seeks Center of Excellence status for teacher program

THE University of Luzon (UL) is aiming for a Center of Excellence (COE) status for its Teacher Education Program under the College of Education.

Representatives from the Technical Board for Teacher Education, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Teacher Education Council visited UL last July 21 for an ocular inspection and validation of its application.

Dr. MacArthur M. Samson Sr., UL president, said the entire UL community has been working hard to achieve the highest levels of competence for its College of Education.

"We are ready to demonstrate the strongest evidence of our devotion to excellence and become a shining example in teacher education," he said.

UL has been recognized by the CHED as a COE for its Criminology program.

In March 2009, UL was elevated to autonomous status by CHED in recognition of its integrity and reputation as an academic institution, adherence to quality education, commitment to public responsibility and accountability as a higher education institution.

Source: http://sundaypunch.prepys.com/archives/2010/07/25/ul-seeks-center-of-excellence-status-for-teacher-program/

UN advocate promotes peace

The United Nations Information Center Manila representatives visited the University of Luzon last September 23, 2008. This is a reply to the invitation of ULCLASC (University of Luzon College of Liberal Arts Student Council) President Ralph Pagarigan to disseminate information about the organization's program with the theme, Unity in Diversity.

Ms Agnes Shari Aliman, National Information Officer graced the affair as the resource speaker. Ms. Aliman stressed UN's role in promoting peace in the Philippines specifically in the Mindanao regions, which has been experiencing sporadic clashes that greatly affected the lives of every Filipino living in those regions. The speaker discussed the UN 8 Millennium Development Goals in order to build a better world focusing on poverty, education, equality, child morality, health, HIV/AIDS, environment and development. She emphasized that the role of peace is a significant part for the development of every nation.

Ms. Aliman encouraged the students of UL to be a part of Stand up and take Action (SUTA), to be involved in such program of UN wherein students can participate by taking part in the voluntary work of donating and distributing used books or distributing vitamins to poor communities and through it one can take action against poverty.

Sudanese team visits UL

The Educational Monitoring Committee from Sudan comprising of Prof. Alfahiz Elhatir, General Director, General District of Admission and Certificate on Evaluation and Authentication from the Department of Higher Education of Sudan, Prof. Marghani A. Yousef, Dean of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research from the University of Gezira and Prof. Mahjona Sharif, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy of Omdurman Islamic University visited the University of Luzon last August 28, 2008.

SOMINTAC LEADS NEW UL CRIMINOLOGISTS

Dr. Ester B. Vedaña, dean of the College of Criminology of the University identifies the new UL Criminologists who passed the licensure examinations given by the Professional Regulation Commission last May 2006.

Sally A. Somintac from Lingayen, Pangasinan who placed 16th in the said examination led this batch of successful examinees.

The others who made it include: Jimmy R. Abbatuan, Jorge T. Ambeguia, Rechie Q. Camacho, Albert S. Dela Cruz, Dialyn T. Dela Cruz, Mario M. Domantay, Rodel D. Fernandez, Crisanto F. Lemon, Jr., Renante A. Niebres, Mark Oliver A. Quinto, II, Emerson D. C. Sison, Grace L. Tactac and Abe L. Velasquez.

According to Dean Vedaña, our graduates performed well in the May exams of last year as UL was rated as the number 1 Criminology school in Region 1 with the highest passing percentage.

“Just the same, we are happy and proud of this batch who made it because its collective performance eclipsed the national passing percentage”, Dean Vedaña, emphasized.

“Our immediate goal is the Level III accreditation of our program which will place the university prominently in the educational map of the Philippines as the first university to be granted level III status for its BS Criminology program not only in Region 1 but in the whole country as well”, Dean Vedaña enthusiastically enthused.

UL COLLEGE OF NURSING RANKS NUMBER 1 IN REGION 1

Dean Virginia S. Terrado of the College of Nursing and Midwifery proudly announces that in the recent Licensure Examinations for Nurses given last December 2005, UL ranks number 1 in Region 1 with the highest passing percentage.

Dean Terrado identifies the following new UL nurses: Pena P. Arenas, Rousselyn A. Bernardo, Ryan Jeremy Z. Beltran, Alexandra R. Bruno, Karen Grace R. Bulatao, Ricardo Calulut Jr., April Dianne A. Carcha, Nicole Ann P. Cruz, Corleto Emmanuel S. delos Santos, Princess Jacel A. Esguerra, Lyra C. Jimenez, Raymund C. Padilla, Amihan R. Pascua, Mylene Sagaoinit, Maricel G. Serquina, Nancy V. Sison, Jerome R. Solomon, Camelle Carol M. Soriano, Maria Laureen Cecilia C. Suarez, Freddie Umali II, Lani Velasquez and Eric M. Reloza.

"Our record of achievement speaks for itself", Dean Terrado concluded.