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UP Mindanao and Malayan sign Memorandum of Agreement

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Announcements

Screenshot 20210528-101424RESIZE33UP Mindanao and Malayan Colleges Mindanao (MCM) signed a Memorandum of Agreement on 28 May 2021 to undertake a marine litter research project in coastal areas in the Davao Region. MCM Pres. Dodjie Maestrecampo (in photo, standing, left) signed the MOA and committed MCM’s best resources to assist the research and its subsequent recommendations. Project Leader, Asst. Prof. Vladimer Kobayashi (in photo, standing right), introduced the project and its title, “Cost-effective technology for monitoring and quantifying benthic area covered by marine litter in shallow coastal areas.” He introduced the funding agency as DOST-PCIERRD, represented by May-Rose Pariñas, and the project partners MCM through Engr. John Paul T. Cruz, and Davao Oriental State University through Prof. Lea Jimenez, also director of the Regional Integrated Coastal Resource Management Center-Region XI. The University of Tokyo is also a partner through Prof. Katsumari Mizuno, originator of the towed-camera system to be used in the research. The project will address seven of the Sustainable Development Goals, namely: good health; clean water and sanitation; industry, innovation, and infrastructure; responsible consumption and production; climate action; life below water; and partnerships for the Goals. UP Mindanao Chancellor Larry Digal welcomed the partnership with MCM and DORSU, and the upcoming partnerships with local governments and communities, for the collective contribution to Mindanao and national development.

UPAA-Davao proclaim new directors

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Announcements

The UP Alumni Association Davao (UPAAD) counted ballots, proclaimed new directors, held an online general assembly (GA), and elected officers, on 29 May 2021. UP Mindanao Chancellor Larry Digal administered the Oath of Office to the new directors.  

Proclaimed as new directors were Trixia Mona T. Abad, Muhammad Monzer D. Abpi, Ramon Alfredo "R.A." de la Cruz, Gayedelle "Gaye" V. Florendo, and Renato "Jet" D. Rayel Jr. Re-elected were Precious Ann "Apple" A. Legario and Bai Ashrafia A. "Toie" Biruar-Mitmug. "For the first time in UPAAD history, a majority, six of the seven newly-elected directors, are UP Mindanao graduates!" said past president Sebastian "Angie" Angliongto.    

The new directors join incumbent directors Antoinette Principe-Castrodes, also a UP Mindanao graduate, Nap Concepcion, Rene Estremera, Marianne Esther "Maris" Aniceto-Guinomla, Roberto "Bo" Puentespina, Pedro "Bogs" Quitain III, and Marie Glenn Cedeno-Sorila in the UPAAD board, together with ex-officio directors Ramon Bien (UP Los Banos Alumni Association-Davao), Krishna Hernandez (UP Mindanao Alumni Association), immediate past president Sherwin Ramos, and UP Mindanao Chancellor Larry Digal. 

Before administering the Oath of Office to the new board, Chancellor Larry took the opportunity to share updates from UP Mindanao. He reported on the prospective colleges for human kinetics, medicine, and engineering, the upcoming additional degree programs, and the health, innovation, sports, and bio-cultural initiatives. He, likewise, said possible sites for UPAAD's Bahay Alumni on campus have been identified and invited the UPAAD officers to schedule a meeting. 

After Sir Larry administered the Oath of Office to the directors, outgoing president Sherwin delivered the president's and treasurer's end-of-term reports, and outgoing secretary Toie presented the board resolutions, all of which were ratified in the GA. A video of the alumni performing a dance ended the GA on a high note. Chairperson Nap, in his closing remarks, said "fun" is what makes the UPAAD run. 

Seen attending the GA were Danny Abad, Angie Angliongto, Benny Corcolon, John Gaisano, Khalil Guinomla, Joel Laserna, and Phoebe Nemenzo, among others.

After the GA, the Board met to elect officers and make plans. Sir Nap was re-elected as chairperson, and Bogs was elected president, Maris as VP, R.A. and Gaye as Secretary and Asst. Secretary, respectively, Mona and Monzer as Treasurer and Asst. Treasurer, respectively, and Jet as Internal Auditor.

Administration Building closed, 14-18 June 2021

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Announcements

2021 061121 ANNOUNCEMENT 4The UP Mindanao Administration Building is temporarily closed from 14 to 18 June 2021 for disinfection and misting. During this period all personnel will be on Work-from-Home status. The public may transact with UP Mindanao offices during office hours via email.
Queries may be directed to:
Office of the Chancellor -
Public Relations Officer -
Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Administration -
- Memorandum No. LND-2021-037

UP college application results for AY 2021-2022 to be released on 15 July

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Announcements

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The results of UP college admission applications for Academic Year 2021-2022 will be released on 15 July 2021.
Applicants must log on to the application portal to view the results of their applications. Applicants who qualified for admission must confirm their acceptance of their slot through the portal on or before 30 July 2021.
Inquiries, concerns, and requests for assistance may also be coursed through the Online Helpdesk found in the UP Office of Admissions FB Page.
The Helpdesk is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
The link to the UP System website is here, below:
 

Food Quality Management

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Announcements

FST 165 Webinar Main Pubmat 1 resize25Do you own a food business but are not familiar with food quality management?

Join our webinar on 08 June 2021, Tuesday at 1:00 PM, and listen to our speakers as they discuss different topics about “Food Quality Management: Quality Management in the Philippine Food Industry and Challenges Encountered During the Pandemic.” Grab this chance to expand your knowledge in establishing systematic processes and formulating standard approaches to your food businesses to ensure food quality.
This webinar is part of the FST 165 Quality Assurance class under the BS Food Technology Program of UP Mindanao, in partnership with the Philippine Association of Food Technologists, Inc. - Lambda Chapter.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3wVIWPI

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