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Sr. Merceditas Ang, SPC (University President) was a recipient of the 2019 Global Education Leadership Award. The conferment was held at the World Education Congress in Mumbai, India.

She was honored, along with other Role Players in Education from all over the world, for her excellent leadership and outstanding engagement in building unique and in-depth approaches towards understanding important academic issues relevant to today’s educational challenges and opportunities.

Prior to the awarding ceremonies, Sr. Merceditas served as one of the speakers in the panel discussion on “Education for Sustainable Development.” The World Education Congress 2019 was highlighted by the theme: “Evolving Trends in Education".

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Dr. Leon Caculitan (Professor, SPUP School of Medicine) was hailed as the 2019 Gawad Geny Lopez,Jr. Bayaning Pilipino National Winner. The awarding ceremonies were held at the Dolphy Theatre, ABS-CBN Compound in Quezon City on July 3, 2019.

Dr. Caculitan was recognized for his outstanding community engagement and extraordinary advocacy to work in the service of the Filipino peoole particularly on community healthcare. He was named the Regional Winner of the search early this year.

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On July 3, 2019, SPUP Community Development Center Foundation Incoporated (SPUPCDCFI) convened the members of the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC) of the municipalities of Flora and Luna in Apayao to capacitate them in monitoring Children at Risk of Leaving School. The training aimed to broaden BCPC members’ understanding of their roles and functions as duty bearers and to strengthen BCPC member’s skills in engaging with other NGO’s/CSO’s for the promotion, protection, and preservation of the welfare and rights of children.

The resource persons included: Ms. Wilnelia M. Aceret of the DILG Apayao who discussed on the Roles and Responsibilities of BCPC with Functionality Indicator while, SPO3 Gemma Malag, WCPD of Flora, Apayao talked on Proper Handling of Child Protection Issues.

The SPUPCDCFI Staff organized and facilitated the training activity with the guidance of Ms. Cariza Ramos, the Project Manager of the ChildProTECT.

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The ChildFund Philippines convened its technical and local partners for the Annual Operating Plan and Budget (AOPB) Presentation and Defense on June 24-26, 2019 at the Malayan Plaza, Pasig City. The AOPB highlighted each of the local partners’ accomplishments, strategic plans and project proposals for the next fiscal year.

SPUP-Community Development Center Foundation Incorporated was represented by Sr. Merceditas O. Ang, SPC, (University President) together with Mrs. Noemi Cabaddu (Executive Director) Ms. Cariza Ramos (Project Manager) and Mr. Justine Peralta.

Ms. Cariza Ramos (Project Manager, ChildProTECT) presented SPUPCDCFI’s three-year Journey Towards the Realization of Child Protection for Indigenous People’s Communities in the Province of Apayao particularly in the municipalities of Luna and Flora covering 1212 children ages 0-12 years old in 21 barangays.

Ms. Ramos creatively shared SPUPCDCFI’s programs and services for the IP children and their families, its program priorities, success stories, challenges and the organization’s proposal to ChildFund to implement the ENHANCE-RPP and ENRICH Program Models for FY 2020-2022 to support the current initiatives of SPUPCDCFI.

Present during the AOPB Defense were Mr. Federico Diaz Albertini, ChildFund Country Director, Ms. Isabelle Ereneta, Program Director, Mrs. Cynthia Guerra, Portfolio Manager, Ms. Maritess Madera, Finance Director, officers and staff from different local partners and ChildFund officers who also served as Panel Members in the presentation.

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SPUP concluded its academic year, 2018-2019 through the celebration of its 77th Commencement Exercises on June 22, 2019.

The Baccalaureate Mass was presided by Rev. Fr. Benjamin Lasam (Parish Priest and Rector, Sto. Niño Shrine and Parish) at the Our Lady of Chartres Chapel. As the Eucharistic Celebration incorporated the solemn Rite of Mission Sending, the graduates prayed for their Missionary Promises as the congregation imparted their blessings on them.

The Graduation Rites (Solemn Investiture and Conferment of Titles and Degrees) were held at the Cagayan Coliseum. The graduation was highlighted by the Commencement Address of the Guest of Honor, Atty. Alfonso Reyno, Jr., who expounded the theme: “Making a Difference Globally.” He was also conferred the degree, Doctor of Humanities Honoris Causa.

Rev. Fr. Macario Malano, Jr. (MA in Education, with Distinction Award) led the Invocation. Ms. Jamaica Michelle Foronda (Bachelor in Secondary Education, Cum Laude) read the address of petition followed by the presentation of the graduates by Dr. Agripina Maribbay (VP Academics). Subsequently, Sr. Merceditas Ang, SPC (University President) conferred on the graduates the titles and degrees of their respective courses and programs. Ms. Shania Myca Salas (BS Psychology, Magna Cum Laude) expressed the gratitude of the graduates through her valedictory address. Dr. Malen Daquioag (Doctor in Business Management, Loyalty Awardee), led the graduates to their Pledge of Loyalty, while, Mr. Miguel Lim (President, SPUPAA) inducted them to the Alumni Association.

The June 2019 graduation also featured the pioneer-graduates of SPUP Special Programs. 23 Municipal Mayors, Municipal Health Officers and Public Health Nurses (from 10 Municipalities in Region 2) received their Certificate in Municipal Leadership and Governance. The said program is spearheaded by Zuellig Family Foundation and the Department of Health (DOH), with SPUP as their academic partner. Moreover, 31 graduates received their Diploma in Global Teacher Education, a scholarship grant from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

A total of 1, 045 graduates (composed of Filipino and International students) marched in celebration of their success. 13 Honor Graduates, 10 Academic Distinction Awardees and 15 Loyalty Awardees were recognized. Also honored were the National Topnotchers in the June 2019 Nurse Licensure Examination namely: Mr. Geevee Ventula (Top 3), Ms. Lea Marie Serador (Top 7) and Mr. Airon Vince Calica (Top 10) and SPUP as Top 4 Performing School in the Philippines in the March 2019 Pharmacy Licensure Examination.

The graduation ceremonies were graced by the parents and relatives of the graduates, the family of Atty. Reyno, Dr. Julieta Paras (Director, Commission on Higher Education), Dr. Nerisa Canguilan (Director, Civil Service Commission), Dr. Rodrigo Bulaqui (Director, Professional Regulations Commission), Mr. Allan Sibal and Team (HLGP Coordinator, Department of Health), and SPC Sisters from Perpetual Succor Hospital (Cebu City) and St. Paul Hospital (Tuguegarao City).

Album: 77th Commencement Exercises (June 22, 2019)

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