Emilio Aguinaldo College, led by President Dr. Jose Paulo E. Campos, honored its top academic graduating students during the Thirty-fifth Commencement Exercises held last April 30, 2008, at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center, Roxas Boulevard, Manila.

Twenty-five (25) students, 20 of whom coming from the school of nursing, were honored during the said occasion for having amassed the needed general weighted average to qualify them as cum laude.

Leading the academic race was Jasmin Vargas Go who obtained a 1.53 rating, followed by Journell Alcones Cañezal (1.54), and Mary Jane Purugganan Visaya (1.56).

The second pack of honorees are Michelle Mojica Torres (1.57), Ian Seferino Mana Gregorio (1.61), Eunice Nicolas Villa (1.62), Reylani Oruga Ardio (1.62), Jessalyn Almonte dela Cruz (1.63) Marie Krystle Atienza Gamier (1.65), Ronnie Celestino Isales (1.66).

Mercy Joy Nasiba Lubiano, Mark King Atienza Dalawampu, Marie Jean Montales Alejandro are the three students who shared an identical rating of 1.71 rating.

Meanwhile, Jeffrey Saldy Cunanan Lim and Mary Grace Anne Mojica Vicedo all received a final rating of 1.74.

The next group of awardees who shared an identical score of 1.75 are Irish Ann Balonso Cericos, Suzzane Angela Javier Bernardo, Micaella An Flores Esteban, Lauren Marie Medina Roldan, and Maria Theresa Diaz Jadormeo.

For obtaining 1.65 general weighted average, Joy Mendoza Marcelo (mass communication) ranked 21 among the top cum laudes. Ranked 22 with a GWA of 1.66 is Juvylyn Malapitan Gajo (elementary education).

Two (2) psychology majors made it to the list of cum laude. They are Cristina Erica Daya Mapilisan (1.56) and Kristina Camela Caperlac Nucum (1.70).

Likewise, two (2) medical technology graduates Paul Aldrin Yu (1.60) and Jason Madla Mirasol (1.74) landed among the EAC’s elite students.

Meanwhile, Rashel Benetiz Alocada, Bernadette Villanueva and Ryan Madduma Respicio (dental technology) were given certificates of distinction, for having GWA of 1.67, 1.74 and 1.75, respectively.

The above listing was earlier approved by the EAC President, per recommendation of the Dr. Cecilia A. Navarro, Chair of the Committee on Honors and Mr. Marlon M. Carlos, College Registrar and member of the said committee.

Emilio Aguinaldo College - Manila honored members of the Batch 2008 Graduating Class last April 18, 2008, during the Recognition Day held at the Fifth Floor of the EAC Sports & Cultural Center, Gen. Luna Street, Ermita, Manila.

Awarded gold medalists in proficiency in clinical training include: Diane Marie Chan (liberal arts), Joanne de Guzman (midwifery), Gammad Erolflyn (dentistry), Jasmin Rose Vargas Go (nursing), Jason M. Mirasol (medtech), Losylle R. Saturnino (radtech), Michelle Torres (nursing) and Mary Anne P. Visaya (nursing).

The silver medalists are: Reylanie Ardio (nursing), Mary Ruth M. Bayog (radtech), Journell Canezal (nursing), Jacqueline Y. Hung (medtech), John Dennis N. Samson (radtech), and Kristine Turija (midwifery).

Bronze medalists are: Sarah Jane Camacho (midwifery), Jessalyn dela Cruz (nursing), Mary Joane Kitashima (midwifery), Jobelle Anne Leocadio (medtech), Paulina L. Sanciangco (radtech) and Karen S. Tiong (radtech).

In practicum training, declared most proficient are the following: gold medalists – Marie Florence Bernardo (educ), Janet C. Castillo (hrm), Juvylyn M. Gajo (educ) Jaereign Jordan (liberal arts), John Mark Marquez (buss. ad), Meriane T. Maigue (buss. ad), Maika DC Mortel (buss.ad), Kristina Camella Nucum (liberal arts), Mark Joseph Rodriguez (educ), and Sun Sun Q. Tsoi (buss.ad); silver medalists, Judy Kristen M. Pascua (HRM) and Nazareth O. Tadeo (crim), and bronze medalist, Mark Gil T. Fernandez.

Meanwhile, those named as outstanding in comprehensive examination are: Maila Lea B. Daylo (buss. ad), Gammad Erolflyn (dentistry), Paul Aldrin Hung (medtech), John Mark Marquez (buss. ad), Carlos P. Sunga (buss. ad) and Jaime V. Umali, Jr., (pt/ot).

For leadership, awarded gold medal each are: Marie Florence Bernardo (educ), John Mark Languez (pt/ot), Joy Marcelo (liberal arts), Jason M. Mirasol (medtech), Ronn Angelo Palmaria (computer eng’g), and Losylle R. Saturnino (radtech).

The other gold medalists are: Alexis A. Balicud (engineering), for ROTC leadership; Mark Anthony T. Anzures (educ), Erwin A. Pansoy (buss. ad), Camilo C. Villarante IV (educ), as athletes of the year; Jan Bryan A. Gonzales, Macario A. Masuli, Jr., and Colleen D. Moreno, for being outstanding members of the EAC Generals cheering squad; Daryl Cuadra, Gretchen Gatdula and Jean Kristine Lim, outstanding members of the Yaman Lahi Dance Troupe. – Leopoldo M. Delacruz, Jr.

Join the NBDB Book Club on April 26 as it celebrates regional literature at the Ortigas Library Foundation. Set to share his thoughts and insights on writing verse in regional languages is premier Pangasinan poet Santiago Villafania. His latest book, Malagilion, a compilation of sonnets and villanelles written in the Pangasinan language, will be featured.

Santiago Villafania is editor of the literary e-zine, Dalityapi.com and Makata: An Online Journal of Philippine and International Contemporary Poetry. Malagilion is his second book, published through the assistance of the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino and Emilio Aguinaldo College.

Also to give a lecture on the richness of Pangasinan culture is UP professor Dr. Crisanta Nelmida-Flores. The lecture is brought in part by the Ortigas Foundation Library and the Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA), an organization of poets writing in Filipino.

The Ortigas Foundation Library is at the 2/F of the Ortigas Building at Ortigas cor. Meralco Avenues, Ortigas Centre, Pasig City. For more information, call the NBDB secretariat at 9268238.

The 2,142- (nursing) and 1,377- (midwifery) required, clinical hour duty officially ended with the conduct of the Emilio Aguinaldo College -Dasmariñas, Cavite Campus, School of Nursing & Midwifery Third Ring & Pin Ceremony last April 12, 2008, held at Tanghalang Yaman Lahi, Emilio Aguinaldo Sports & Cultural Center, Manila.

The event also saw the proud and happy graduating students while in white gala / clinical uniform, strutting along Gen. Luna Street, on their way to the ceremony venue. For parents, seeing their child in that attire would make them teary-eyed and emotional, considering the years of toil and hardship they had to undergo, just to make their children finish their course.

Academic dean Dr. Aurora P. Gervacio gave the welcome remarks while dean of the school of nursing Prof. Mary Jane L. Olid introduced the guest speaker.

That hot afternoon event also saw three men whose messages should now become part of the students’ memories of their stay here.

Fr. “Ronnie” Rodriguez of the University of La Sallete College Seminary, Biga, Silang, Cavite, celebrant of the liturgical celebration, during the first four parts of the program told the graduating nursing and midwifery students, “remember that this is the start of your service -- start of your new life and, I hope that that life will be for God and for your fellowmen.”

At the ceremony proper, EAC President Jose Paulo E. Campos began describing the world conditions especially its ecology. He saw the scenario dark. “But I don’t know what kind of world you want to have,” he added.

In the later part of his message as president of the college, Dr. Campos said he hopes the Emilians to create a world where they could raise their families enjoy life and join a “community where each one trusts another.” This virtue, he said, is one that which “makes communities survive”.

Hon. Marco Antonio C. Sto. Tomas, member of the Board of Nursing of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), in his inspirational talk, said that the “call of duty” should be the one that motivates more our students, rather than the material considerations associated to the nursing course today.

He said he really wanted to meet the nursing students so he could narrate his personal experiences and insights he had about seeing other nursing students, their parents and relatives across the country.

During the last part of the ceremony, students who showed exceptional achievements were made to receive their respective awards:

Marivic A. Flores, Highest General Weighted Average, Best in Clinical Proficiency (Gold Medal) and Nightingale Award; Mary Rose A. Mecate (Silver Medal) Best in Clinical Proficiency; Fritz E. Floresca (Bronze Medal) Best in Clinical Proficiency; Lhea Vhie B. Sahagun (Gold Medal) Leadership – Internal, Rhine Heart S. Gonzales (Gold Medal) Leadership – External.

Top 1-2-3 students in the nursing comprehensive examination include: John Arian A. Asuncion (First), Rhine Heart S. Gonzales and Cherry Mae T. Buensuceso (Second) and Marivic A. Flores and Cindy B. Belgica (Third).

Best Thesis Awardees are Jeffrey B. Orculio, Ivy Marie B. Puod and Jahnell F. Vibas. Ms. Obdulia M. Almarez, R.N., M.A.N., had served as their adviser.

Other awardees from the School of Midwifery are: Amorsola E. Peji (Gold Medal), Clinical Proficiency Award, Highest General Weighted Average and Leadership Award and; Maria Clarissa D. Astorga (Silver Medal), Clinical Proficiency Award & General Weighted Average.

School officials who took part in the ceremony are: Prof. Magdalena L. Licmoan, RM, BSND, principal of the school of midwifery; Mrs. Josephine S. Jubinal, college registrar, Mrs. Evelyn V. Pangilinan, dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, and Mrs. Yolanda Fabriquier, head of the human resource development. Faculty of both the nursing and midwifery schools also attended the ceremony. – Leopoldo M. Delacruz, Jr.

The paper entitled "Probing the alternative conceptions and mental model reasoning of medical technology interns in type 1 hypersensitivity reactions through computer animation" by Prof. Supachai Basit and Dr. Soledad Bautista of the School of Medical Technology, was adjudged first place in the recently concluded 75th National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) General Membership Assembly technical research poster competition. It was the lone EAC entry in the said contest which was predominated by various prestigious schools such as UP, UST, DLSU and ADMU. The said event was held on March 12, 2008 at the Polkabal-Rigodon Ballroom of the Manila Hotel.


The best research poster was chosen based on its scientific merit, significance and presentation as stipulated in the criteria. Winners in Cluster I (Education, Government, International Policies and Social Science) are as follows:

1st Place: "Probing the alternative conceptions and mental model reasoning of medical technology interns in Type 1 hypersensitivity through computer animation"
- Supachai A. Basit, RMT, M.Bio.Ed. and Soledad L. Bautista, RMT, Ph.D.
School of Medical Technology, Emilio Aguinaldo College

2nd Place: "Predictors of married women's labor force participation in farming, fishing and the private sales/services sectors"
- Maribeth Sumagaysay, Ph.D.
University of the Philippines

3rd Place: "Research-based English vocabulary program for college freshmen"
- Remedios Ralleta Navarro, Ph.D.
Research Director
University of Northern Philippines

The event was also historically significant since it was the diamond jubilee of the NRCP. The NRCP is the most prestigious organization of researchers in the Philippines whose main purpose is to inculcate the culture of research across different disciplines to achieve national progress and development. Some of the renowned members of the NRCP in EAC community include the late Dr. Paulo Campos, Dr. Veronica Chan (NRCP Lifetime Achievement Awardee for Medical Sciences), Dr. Socorro Rodriguez (incumbent Division I chair), Dr. Soledad Bautista and Dean Ileana Cruz.

The School of Liberal Arts of the Emilio Aguinaldo College is proud to present a Poetry Reading in support to the 2008 International Year of Languages and World Poetry Day (March 21).

Readers are encouraged to read poems written in their "Mother Tongue".

Join us on March 14 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the EAC Garden, Bldg.5, for an afternoon of readings from students, faculty, poets and writers.

Admission is free.

A six-man team from the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities – Commission on Accreditation (PACU-COA) is here Thursday until Friday, 6-7 March 2008, to conduct a formal visit of the liberal arts and business administration programs currently being offered by Emilio Aguinaldo College.


PACU-COA Accreditation Team agrees for a pictorial before getting into the serious business of its visit’s purpose. Second from the right is Dr. Conrado E. Iñigo, Jr., waiting to finish the brief photo session as he is set to brief the school administrators and officials of Emilio Aguinaldo College. Behind them is EAC’s educational philosophy, displayed on a white board, “a life lived in virtue, excellence and service”. L-R: Mr. Stephen Andrada, Ms. Nanita M. Borja, Dr. Ermenia R. Javier, Dr. Iñigo, and Ms. Arlene de Leon. Inset photo is Eng'r. Luisito Hagos, Jr.

The team is led by Dr. Conrado E. Iñigo, dean of the C.M. Recto Academy of Advanced Studies (Graduate School), and dean of the College of Business Administration of Lyceum of the Philippines University, Intramuros, Manila.

“We are not here to look for your mistakes, or to find out your weaknesses. Rather, we are here to help you achieve your mission to better serve your clienteles (students),” thus quipped Dr. Iñigo.

Visiting team chair Dr. Iñigo told the school administrators of the activities for the first day which include preliminary meeting of the PACU-COA Team, followed by a courtesy call to the EAC President, preliminary meeting with the administrators and self-survey teams, verification of activities, examination of exhibits, classroom observation, libraries, offices, school site, interview with the school officials.

The second day’s activities include continuation of the verification of activities, meeting with the students, faculty, and the non-teaching employees.

The last leg of the two-day formal visit is the consensus-making of the PACU-COA Team, meeting with administrators and the self-survey teams, and wrap-up.

The five other members of the team are: Dr. Esmenia R. Javier, executive vice-president and concurrently vice president for Academic Affairs of Lyceum of the Philippines – Batangas; Mr. Stephen I. Andrada, formerly head of the Political Science and Public Administration, now director of the Human Resource Management Center of the University of Baguio (UB); Ms. Nanita M. Borja, assistant chief librarian of the Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP); Ms. Arlene C. de Leon, assistant professor, College of Education, and coordinator for Community Service, Pontifical University of Santo Tomas (UST); and Engr. Luisito C. Hagos, former dean of the College of Engineering of New Era University (NEU).

PAFTE-NCR President Melchor S. Julianes, chair of the EAC institutional adhoc committee for accreditation, welcomed the team and introduced some 17 members of the administration and the academe of EAC.

The members of the visiting team from PACU-COA were earlier made known through a letter of February 26, 2008, received from its chair, Dr. Rosita L. Navarro.

PACU-COA is one of the founding members of the accrediting outfits under the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP).