UPMFI scholars for 2023

UPMFI (seated) Espiridion Reyes, Celia Castillo, Ma. Glenn Sorila, Lyre Murao, Sebastian Angliongto, Anacleto Guevarra, Elsa Guevarra, Corazon Reyes. Dinah Fuentes, Rene Estremera

Scholars of the UP Mindanao Foundation Inc. received gifts in the fellowship offered by the Foundation trustees on December 9, 2023. Twenty-one of the 22 scholars met and thanked the scholarship providers. The current scholars are Dimple Jean A. Alkuino (BS Anthropology), Roxette R. Arellano (BA Communication & Media Arts), Allen Gian P. Cayetano (BS Architecture), Kiannah Mae A. Colipapa (BS Food Technology), Julie Mari A. Maca (BACMA), Rhoda D. Villasencio (BSAnth), Rinz Reynold B. Tayabas (BACMA), Samaira T. Guro (BSAnth), Johanna Pearl P. Tejada (BS Agribusiness Economics), Novy Barba (Associate in Arts in Sports Studies), Jo Angela A. Ballener (BSABE), Leo Miguel S. Escoza (AASS), Athena Julianne V. Ganzon (BACMA), Trinie Joy G. De La Cruz (BSFT), Bhea V. Presente (BSAnth), Sophia M. Bacalando (BSFT), Jashmine T. Tobalado (BS Biology), Shaira C. Sagunday (BSABE), Janah Joy B. Gozon (BSAnth), Sophia G. Yasana (BSFT), and Aretha Rgeel S. Castigon (BS Data Science).

Prof. Consolacion Alaras before the Ang Bathala statue in Davao City

Singer Aleja Caballero, UPMin Chancellor Lyre Anni Murao, and DTI-XI Coordinator Gem Estrada listen to Prof. Alaras

Prof. Alaras' book "The Spiritual History of the University of the Philippines for the World"

Chancellor Murao receives her copy from Prof. Alaras

Retired UP professor Consolacion R. Alaras held the Davao City book launch for her book "The Spiritual History of the University of the Philippines for the World" on December 8, 2023, in Magsaysay Park, Davao City. The book documents the support of the University of the Philippines for Prof. Alaras' advocacy.  

Prof. Alaras held her book launch before the "Ang Bathala" statute created by National Artist and former UP professor Napoleon Abueva and located in Magsaysay Park.

UP Mindanao Chancellor Lyre Anni E. Murao received a copy of the book along with Department of Trade & Industry-XI Creative Industries Coordinator Gem Estrada, while singer Aleja Caballero performed patriotic and spiritual songs at the ceremony.  

UP Mindanao Public Relations Officer Rene Estremera and DTI-XI Coordinator JR Olanolan likewise received copies of the book. Prof. Alaras also donated copies of her book for other UP Mindanao officials.    

Associate Professor Dennis John F. Sumaylo (Department of Humanities) shared photos from the highlights of his book launch for the book "Engaging Isolated Communities in Disaster Preparation and Communication in the Philippines," held at the Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne, Australia, on December 6, 2023. 

Prof. Sumaylo took his PhD in Media and Communication at the RMIT University in Australia. In UP Mindanao, he teaches Crisis Communication, Communication Planning, Business Communication, Research in Communication, Voice and Diction, and Theater Communication. He is also a Resource Person for workshops in Communication Planning, Crisis Communication, Technical Writing, Theater, Journalism, Documentary Photography. He does consultancy work as Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Specialist.

Chancellor Lyre Murao receives the Blaan representatives, and Prof. Quintero's book

The Blaan representatives receive their ceremonial copies

Prof. Quintero shares highlights form the books

The Blaans and the UPMin faculty

The creative writing atudents

Prof. Quintero signs students' copies

Blaan indigenous peoples' representatives received 100 copies of two new books on the indigenous peoples' literature from Associate Professor Genevieve Jorolan-Quintero (Department of Humanities) in the book launch held at the UP Mindanao University Library on December 5, 2023.  

Kag. Manuel Gullava, the Indigenous Peoples' Mandated Representative of Brgy. Pag-asa, Mlang, North Cotabato, welcomed the donation as a timely gift for the barangay fiesta to be celebrated the following day.

The books are "Saftuk, Lingen, Katbut (Riddles, Songs, Stories) of the Blaan of Brgy. Pag-asa, Mlang, North Cotabato," and "When Gods Cry," short stories adapted from indigenous peoples' oral literary tradition, both by Prof. Jorolan-Quintero. The book publications were sponsored by the National Commission on Culture and the Arts.  

Writer and College of Humanities & Social Sciences Dean Jhoanna Lynn Cruz, Humanities department chairperson Asst. Prof. Dennis John Sumaylo,  fictionist Assoc. Prof. John Bengan, and University Librarian Briccio Merced Jr. gave personal messages at the ceremony.

Prof. Jorolan-Quintero shared highlights of her experiences in the years researching and writing the books. Creative writing and other students and faculty representatives from the academic departments attended the event.