UC-Maritime students top Navigational Watch Licensure Exam

Five out of ten topnotchers in the Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch Licensure Examinations given last July 27 and 28, 2013 are from the University of Cebu (UC). O.I.C.-Navigational Watch topnotchers include John Ferdinand C. Ambrad, first place; Melchor G. Labajo, fourth place; Sean Robert L. Nasiad, fifth place; Albert John J. Alpes, 9th place; and Eubert Glen M. Supremo, tenth place.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 764 out of 1,392 passed the Officer-In-Charge of a Navigational Watch Licensure Examination given last July 2013.

This amazing feat by its maritime students shows the University of Cebu’s educational mantra of sustaining an attitude of excellence. These top performing students are products of UC’s quality education that is affordable at best.

The University of Cebu offers thousands of academic, corporate, athletic and course-related scholarships. For maritime, UC is the only school in the Philippines with numerous foreign scholarships and more than 2,000 Filipino scholars availing.

Foreign scholarships available for Filipinos include the Norwegian Ship Owners Association (NSA) scholarship project, the Marlow Study Now Pay Later Plan, BRIESE Shipping, International Maritime Employees Committee ( IMEC), and Inter-Orient Navigation Corporation (INC). You can call UC-Maritime Education Training Center at Tel. No. +6332-414-2012 for details. (Article Source: University of Cebu)

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UC offers P500 Tuition for Undergraduate Programs

With soaring tuition costs, going to a university has never been more challenging so that oftentimes money may be considered a major factor in determining a prospect of a bright future. Committed to making quality education accessible to the masses, the University of Cebu launched its P500 Tuition scheme through the Skolar sa Siyudad sa Sugbo Program. For as little as P500 enrollment processing fee, graduates from any public high school in Cebu City can enroll in an undergraduate program in UC by simply presenting the P10, 000 voucher given out by the Cebu City Government.

This incentive is applicable to courses that are in-demand, namely: Associate in Information Technology (Ladderized); BS in Information Technology; BS Hotel & Restaurant Management (Ladderized at UC Main only); BS in Elementary Education; BS in Secondary Education; BS in Business Administration; BS in Management; BS in Real Estate; Bachelor of Arts; BS in Office Administration; BS in Criminology (night class only); BS in Industrial Engineering; BS Tourism (UC Banilad only); and BS Accounting Technology (UC Banilad only). And because UC has a proven track record of quality education, they are a passport to good jobs.

The application process is also streamlined. The Siyudad sa Sugbo beneficiary may proceed to the University of Cebu Scholarship Office and present the Original Voucher and Intelli-Prime (Career Path Result) together with a photocopy of the High School Report Card, Birth Certificate and Certificate of Good Moral Conduct.

This special privilege can be availed every semester until the student graduates for as long as he/she complies with the following requisites : no failing marks, dropped or withdrawn subjects; doesn’t shift to another course; completes the course within the prescribed number of years as stated in the prospectus for regular students. Enrollment through this program is limited to the University of Cebu Main and the University of Cebu Banilad campuses only. 

Article Courtesy University of Cebu

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UC Chancellor is new Honorary Norwegian Consul in Cebu

The Royal Norwegian Consulate in Cebu represented by the Ambassador of Norway Mr. Knut Solem formally appoints Ms. Candice G. Gotianuy as Honorary Norwegian Consul in Cebu for the provinces of Cebu and Negros Oriental.Ms. Candice Gotianuy is the incumbent Chancellor of the University of Cebu (with four campuses in Cebu; namely UC Main, UC Banilad, UC Maritime Education and Training Center, and UC Lapulapu Mandaue) and concurrently holds an executive function at the Cebu Technical School, a technical-vocational school. She also heads the institution’s medical arm, comprising of two hospitals; namely the St. Vincent General Hospital in Sambag II, Cebu City and the soon-to-open multi-specialty hospital, the University of Cebu Medical Center (UC Med ) at the North Reclamation in Mandaue City.

Ms. Gotianuy’s appointment will further strengthen Philippines’ bilateral relations with Norway, specifically in the academe and business sectors. Currently, Norwegian shipping principals are financing the education of 1,000 Maritime Engineering students in UC METC. This unique exchange program includes sending the students for apprenticeship on their 3rd year on-board shipping vessels owned by Norwegian companies.

While Norway’s Consulate in Cebu will be extending assistance to its Norwegian nationals, particularly those residing in the Visayas, the Consulate will also provide useful information about travel to Norway, Philippine-Norwegian business opportunities and offer support in the processing of consular requirements (such as passport, visa and maritime certificates). Norwegian passports, “Legal Capacity to Marry”, and other services may also be forwarded to Norway’s consulate in Cebu for facilitation. Moreover, the consulate will help expedite applications for visas to Denmark and Iceland, Sweden Estonia and Finland.

The Royal Norwegian Consulate in Cebu is located at the 2nd floor, University of Cebu (UC) Banilad Building, Governor Cuenco Avenue, Banilad, Cebu City. You may contact The Royal Norwegian Consulate in Cebu through the following:
Phone: +63 (0)32 239 1044
Second line: +63 (0)32 260 0520
Fax: +63 (0)32 239 1044
E-mail: norwayconsulate.cebu@gmail.com
Office hours: 9 AM to 1 PM, Monday to Friday

source: uc.edu.ph

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University of Cebu Medical Center holds Ceremonial Cornerstone Laying

University of Cebu President Atty. Augusto W. Go and his team sealed the fulfillment of a life-long dream to provide affordable education and medical services with the ceremonial Cornerstone Laying of the University of Cebu Medical Center.

With him were UC Chancellor Ms. Candice Gotianuy, Mrs. Elizabeth Go, Dr. Jose Lito Almendras Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes and DOH Dir. Asuncion Anden as they lowered the capsule containing the following symbols: a St. Benedict Medallion, ten peso coin and newspaper of the day, the incorporator’s paper and picture of incorporators with their names, a blueprint of the UCMed, the creed of medical profession, the permit from the Department of Health and a locator’s map of UCMed and Mandaue City.

The AWG Group of Companies is sourcing an initial investment of PhP 2 Billion to build the University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMed). It will be the first Level 4 Hospital in Mandaue City, spanning across a 1.3 hectare property located at the North Reclamation Area in Subangdaku.

UCMed will be 12 stories high with a 500-bed capacity. Its floor area will be close to 30,000 square meters with a massive entrance lobby, Emergency Room, Radiology Section with X-Ray, MRI and reception, doctors clinics, the Intensive Care Unit, Dialysis Center, operating rooms, admitting area, chapel, conference rooms, wards, private rooms and suite rooms.

The facility is designed by architectural firm Espina, Perez-Espina & Associates led by Archt. Maxwell Espina. Wally Liu, chief executive officer of Primary Structures will lead the construction of the hospital, which is expected to be fully operational in March 2015.

UCMed will serve the general public and the population of all the UC schools and campuses, including the 10,000 plus merchant marine students who will need medical accreditation and attention for foreign ship deployment and the medical and nursing students for their training and employment, plus the rest of the 39,000 students for their medical needs.

The UC Medical Center the commitment towards providing quality but affordable education and medical care will be elevated towards greater heights as UCMed will allocate a percentage of its of its services for less privileged members of Cebu at charitable prices.

Posted on: March 20, 2013
April May L. Tudtud-Ramos
PR Consultant / Publicist

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UC-METC launches Philippine Nigerian Friendship Project

The University of Cebu continues to strengthen its linkages worldwide with the launching of the University of Cebu-Maritime Education and Training Center (UC-METC) Philippine – Nigerian Friendship Project.
The project brings Nigerian scholars to UC-METC campus located at Mambaling, Cebu City to study Nautical, Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture. The Nigerian Government pre-qualified the students and shouldered the scholars’ tuition, uniform, board and lodging, laptops and other education expenses.

This project will augment educational tourism as more Nigerian students choose to study in Cebu City. UC-METC was chosen over maritime schools in London and India, which is a big boost to the Philippines’ image in maritime education.

UC-METC Nigerian Project Director Mr. Edgar Comeros said, “We are expecting a total of 360 Nigerian scholars this year; 205 have already arrived last December 2012 and another 155 are expected to arrive in Cebu City in January 2013. These scholars are seen to finish their four year courses here.”

The Nigerian Government sees the project as a form of social engineering, to help its Nigerian nationals to be educated particularly in the maritime field. The project is seen to produce nautical and marine engineers and naval architecture graduates to help rebuild Nigeria’s shipping industry.

Aside from bringing in students from overseas, UC also provides scholarships for Filipino students. UC is the only school in the Philippines with numerous foreign scholarships and more than 2,000 Filipino scholars availing. Foreign scholarships available for Filipinos include the Norwegian Ship Owners Association (NSA) scholarship project, the Marlowe Study Now Pay Later Plan, Brize, IMEC, Blue Eastern and MIC.

Posted on: Jan. 9, 2013
April May L. Tudtud-Ramos
PR Consultant / Publicist

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Most Outstanding Jose Rizal Model Student

University of Cebu Banilad Campus student Jezreel Ezer Archival bagged the much coveted title as the Most Outstanding Jose Rizal Model Student of the Philippines 2013, besting 200 other applicants from schools and colleges all over the country.

Awarding was held at the Knights of Rizal International Headquarters last December 30, 2012 with Special Keynote Speaker Mayor Alfredo Lim, making it a proud moment for his family and UC community.

The 25th Search for Ten Outstanding Jose Rizal Model Students of the Philippines was organized by the Knights of Rizal to recognize ten (10) outstanding college students of the Philippines who best epitomize the Rizalian qualities of academic excellence and leadership in campus and community activities and the Rizalian virtue of love of country, thereby serving as living models to the youth of the land.

Each university / school can only send one nominee or candidate to the selection committee with criteria for final selection as follows: Academic Excellence (35%); Community Involvement (15%); Student Leadership and Co-Curricular Activities (20%); Final Interview (30%).

From over 200 applicants this year, twenty finalists were selected and were scheduled for a Final Interview last December 29, 2012 at the Knights of Rizal International Headquarters. A breakdown of twenty finalists comprised six from Luzon, four from the National Capital Region, nine from Visayas and one from Mindanao.

The Board of Judges then selected the Top Ten out of the twenty finalists who were given the prestigious title as the Ten Outstanding Jose Rizal Model Students of the Philippines. The first of the ten awardees was given the title of Most Outstanding Jose Rizal Model Student of the Philippines. Winners were given a certificate of recognition, a medal and a trophy.

Archival ranked highest among the ten finalists with ranking as follows: 10th – Jose Mari Pineda (Polytechnic University of the Philippines); 9th – Mary Allysa Jenica Sariba (University of Nueva Caceres); 8th – Francis Almaquer ( University of the Philippines – Visayas); 7th – Mark Solis (university of the Philippines – Diliman); 6th – Nikaela Katrina Gamboa (De La Salle – Lipa); 5th – Gabriel Ignacio Alejo (Ateneo de Manila University); 4th – Sandra Jane Soon (Cebu Institute of Technology – University); 3rd – John Michael Lava (Far Eastern University); 2nd – Javier Rugiera (Ateneo de Naga University); and 1st and Most Outstanding Jose Rizal Model Students of the Philippines – Jezreel Ezer Archival (University of Cebu – Banilad).

Jezreel Ezer Archival is a fourth year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration student at UC Banilad who was part of the UC Team that gained the title of National Champion of the Food Category and 1st runner up of the Non-Food Category in the 2012 Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) 6th Best Business Idea and Development (BIDA) Award for their projects “Hanging Rice” and “Mango Seed Kernel Oil”.

On the first week of November 2012, Mr. Archival went to Germany as one of the 4 representatives from the Philippines for the Bayer (Global) Young Environmental Envoy. When he came back from a week trip from Germany, he received a letter from the Office of the President informing him that he will be one of the delegates picked by the National Youth Commission to go to Japan for another social project.

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April May L. Tudtud-Ramos

PR Consultant / Publicist

Source: uv.edu.ph

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UC produces three topnotchers for Customs Broker Exams

Three University of Cebu students made it to the top ten of the October 2012 Customs Broker Licensure Examination! Evez Dexter Aranzado Carcedo, Harly Kenn Oyao Villasor, and Jonel Mascariola Pilota ranked Fifth, Seventh and Ninth respectively.UC is the only Cebu school who produced topnotchers, with the rest of the seven top ten slots covered by universities in Luzon.

Lyceum of the Philippines University-Manila and Batangas State University both produced the firsts in rank while Philippine Marine School-Las Piñas produced the second. Other schools who produced the top placers were Emilio Aguinaldo College-Manila, Adamson University, Philippine Maritime Institute-Manila and Westmead International School.

The Customs Broker Licensure Examination was held on October 24 and 25, 2012 with results released on October 30. National passing rate was 40.75% with UC’s passing rate for First Timers at 40.63%; Repeaters at 32.08%; and an Overall rate of 36.75%. UC had 117 takers with 43 passers.

UC offers the best quality education at affordable tuition rates south of Manila with its four campuses in Cebu – the University of Cebu Main Campus along Sanciangko St. Cebu City, the University of Cebu Banilad Campus in Banilad, Cebu City. the University of Cebu Lapulapu and Mandaue Campus in Mandaue City, and the University of Cebu Maritime Education and Training Center in Mambaling, Cebu.

For as low as P500, you can enroll at UC and pay tuition in four payments with no tuition fee increase until you graduate. Over 7,000 scholarships are available, each suited to meet a particular student’s needs. Call UC Main at Tel. No. +6332-255-7777.

Posted on: Dec. 18, 2012
April May L. Tudtud-Ramos
PR Consultant / Publicist

Source: University of Cebu

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L.E.T. Board Passers September 2012

LIST OF BOARD PASSERS IN SEPTEMBER 2012 L.E.T.

E L E M E N T A R Y

Partial And official

1.       Abatayo, Particia Lyn S.

2.       Abellanosa, Rexam V.

3.       Amit Joy Lyn C.

4.       Arequez, Gumamela M.

5.      Artizuela, Marlyn A.

6.       Atilano, Rufina T.

7.       Austria, Laarni S.

8.       Babatid,Daryl G.

9.       Bagahansol, Louwela A.

10. Bajo, Genara P.

11.   Baroy, Mark Erwin Y.

12.   Benaventi, Vangie D.

13.   Bicare, Leslie D.

14.   Bordo, Irene Fe S.

15.   Borres, Lea Mor B.

16. Brigoli, Judy Mae D.

17.   Bungato, Marjorie O.

18. Cañiar, Lea D.

19.   Cantila, Niño Vic Hopni J.

20. Capuyan, Rosan D.

21.   Carreon, Shanice A.

22. Castro, Emily C.

23.   Celada, Glenda S.

24.   Claros, Glenn A.

25.   Corpuz, Athena May B.

26.   Cortes, Mary Grace P.

27.   Creer, Carmel Foebe B.

28.   Dacuba, Daisy Lou A.

29.   Daño, Cemarie T.

30.   Davis, Rubilyn D.

31.   Del Fierro, Phoebe A.

32.   De La Calzada, Carissa D.

33.   Deiparine, Minerva B.

34.   Desabille, Jyriel P.

35.   Ejurango, Marivic I.

36.   Erana, Jenia R.

37.   Escasinas, Genevieve L.

38.   Escribano, Rodrigo B.

39.   Espenosa, Mailene G.

40.   Estillore, Cery Den A.

41.   Famat, Rhea L.

42.   Fantonial, Shiela Mae S.

43.   Fernandez, Ruben L.

44.   Galo, Lourdes O.

45. Gelardo, Cayetano P.

46. Gelid, Charrisse Q.

47.   Gingoyon, Erika Pearl C.

48.   Henales, Cindy G.

49.   Ibo, Arcile S.

50.   Igona, Precious c.

51.   Indiano, Pitche Mary M.

52.   Inoc, Agnes S.

53.   Jacalan, Marvie Ann D.

54.   Jardin, Jecel S.

55.   Labitad, Marie T.

56.   Lauron, Juvelyn S.

57.   Lawas, Carmel Fatima T.

58.   Leuterio, Roselyn O.

59.   Lomocso, Regie C.

60.   Loresto, Aldrin Joseph R.

61.   Macasaol, Shariza Jane S.

62.   Magallanes Clarissa Jane A.

63.   Magdalones, Stela I.

64.   Mahinay, Anecita E.

65.   Mahinay, Christopher B.

66.   Mapiscay, Melanie R.

67.   Maraño,Charlyn L.

68.   Melendres, Rhegin M.

69.   Menchavez, Lynette C.

70.   Mondido, Novie Ann R.

71. Montes, Catherine A.

72. Nellas, Cheryjill A.

73.   Noy-nay, Irish D.

74.   Obenza, Jevie B.

75.   Ofiaza, Weneveive Joyce M.

76.   Omambac, Joanne D.

77.   Oporto, Ceralyn M.

78.   Pacina, Iriz Kay A.

79.   Pareja, Myte M.

80.   Paunil, Laica M.

81.   Perez, Jesleigh A.

82.   Portallo, Concepcion M.

83.   Rebamonte, Catalina B.

84.   Remoreras, Cherryme

85. Rin, Elizabeth A.

86.   Saldua, Rhea Ann A.

87.   Salgados, Desiree Joy M.

88.   Satinitigan, Aldwin L.

89.   Sayloon, Rossel B.

90.   Sebial, Joan B.

91.   Seguisabal, Merlyn C.

92.   Senobio, Joan L.

93. Suaco, Servando A.

94.   Suan, May Anne M.

95.   Suarez, Merarijune B.

96.   Tamarra, Janice T.

97.   Tan, Maria Annielyn O.

98.   Tarro, Mae-An G.

99.   Tausa, Herolle M.

100. Tejedor, Janeth N.

101.  Telmoso, Roselyn N.

102.  Tindoy, Jomar A.

103.  Tuling, Elmerose C.

104.  Traya, Pevelyn B.

105. Tura, Janice A.

106. Umbay, Phoebe Jane C.

107.  Uraca, Gernard  F.

108.  Villamor, Chona P.

109.  Yongco, Reyna Rose Cielo C.

110.   Zualo, Leizel A.

LIST OF BOARD PASSERS IN SEPTEMBER 2012 L.E.T.

S E C O N D A R Y(updated)

Partial And official

1.       Albert,  Niño Rhey B.

2.       Ale, Jocelle C.

3.       Alenton, Mae Ann B.

4.       Antipuesto, Ana Mae R.

5.       Aparece, Maria Loida J.

6.       Arcenas, Fritz C.

7.       Bacalso, Helen S.

8.       Balcita, Jane Ruth S.

9.       Boloy, Jacqueline I.

10.   Cagulada,  Abigail Catherine P.

11.   Capio, Desyl N.

12.   Caw-it, Crestine May S.

13. Conte, Shallmar O.

14.   Cutaran, Cherrie Mae M.

15.   Diaz, Reyan D.

16.   Estomago, Charie Mae F.

17.   Faustino, Debie Ann T.

18.   Gemillan, Erlinda C.

19.   Gerundio, Buenavides Jr. P.

20.   Guantero, Ryan T.

21.   Hoybia, Louiela R.

22.   Indaya, Mary Ann R.

23.   Lera, Zeba B.

24.   Libaton, Elmalou L.

25.   Lingganay , Rossfred B.

26.   Logroño, Ma. Jalou N.

27. Lopez, Aileen May A.

28.   Lumactod, Flordelisa O.

29.   Magbanua, Monica D.

30.   Marquez, Richard M.

31.   Maru, Noreen D.

32.   Mata, Marissa C.

33.   Miano, Gracian S.

34.   Montecillo, Joel Jr. A.

35.   Narandan, Jean T.

36.   Patatag, Renalyn S.

37.   Pili, Cherry Ann C.

38.   Pleños, Ana Mae A.

39.   Quiachon, Angelie Mae L.

40.   Ramada, Jesselyn P.

41.   Ramirez, Ma. Cecilia S.

42.   Regudo, Xandro R.

43.   Rosaroso, Art John M.

44.   Solon, Niño Arche M.

45.   Tabañag, Rollynda Ruth F.

46. Torino, Lenny F.

47.   Tura, Crisostomo Jr. F

48.   Vergara, Charito L.

EDUCATION UNITS

49. Abellanosa, Kenny D.

50. Aguaviva, Marichell M.

51.  Binagatan, Elven C.

52.Catubig, Alejandro F.

53.Garciano, Homer P.

54. Go, Maria Christine P.

55. Gorre, Daisy A.

56. Jamila, Leoniza G.

 Source: University of Cebu

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