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In this April 2021 issue: [GIVING] Establishment of the Miriam Yusoff-Carmelita Bardelosa Distinguished Research Professorial Chairs in Malay-Polynesian Studies, Yupangco Electronics donates mixing console [ALUMNI] 7th One La Salle Night of Excellence Awardees, DLSU alumnus is the new PH consul general in SanFrancisco, California, USA [ANIMO STORIES] Edward Joseph Carig Francisco: Driven with Purpose [CAMPUS NEWS & EVENTS] DLSU honors outstanding media coverage of youth and education stories amid the pandemic, DLSU offers online diploma course in Supply Chain and Logistics [DLSUintheNEWS] Amber Kinetics introduces innovative Flywheel Energy Storage Systems in PHL, Empowered Filipina: Laureen Velasco, a lady with a heart for strays [RESEARCH & INNOVATION] What is happening at our community quarantine checkpoints?, Covid queue calculator made by UP-DLSU team predicts when to get vaccine, Is there reason to hope?, Automated harvester developed for year-round production of natural feeds for milkfish [LASALLIAN MISSION] Lasallian Celebration of 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines [ONE LA SALLE] Looking back and moving forward: A year with kada-uno
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Establishment of the Miriam Yusoff-Carmelita Bardelosa Distinguished Research Professorial Chairs in Malay-Polynesian Studies
De La Salle University established the Miriam Yusoff-Carmelita Bardelosa Distinguished Research Professorial Chairs in Malay-Polynesian Studies last March 10 in a virtual ceremony.
The event was spearheaded by the Executive Director of DLSU Southeast Asia Research Center and Hub (SEARCH), Dr. Fernando Santiago and generously supported by businessman, philanthropist, and advocate of human capital development Dato’ Dr. Mohamed Razali bin Dato’ Mohamed Yusoff. DLSU Science Foundation President Br. Armin Luistro FSC was also instrumental in the establishment of the professorial chairs.
The research professorial chairs were named in honor of Dr. Razali’s mother, Mrs. Miriam Yusoff, and, Carmelita, the matriarch of the Bardelosa, who he considers as his second family.
In his message, Dr. Ghazali shared that “once you get wealth from your business, give it back to knowledge.” Believing that real wealth is knowledge, he supported knowledge generation with the establishment of the professorial chairs. He also emphasized the important role of knowledge in Asean connectivity, for one nation to easily connect with the other.
DLSU SEARCH will supervise the professorial chairs that seek to promote the study of Southeast Asia with focus on the Malay-Polynesian people and encourage solidarity between Christians and Muslims.
Three professorial chairs were created on each of the following research areas: Arts and Education (Liberal Arts, Education and Law); Science and Technology (Science, Computer Science and Engineering); and Business and Entrepreneurship (Business and Economics).
The Professorial Chairs will also highlight the following research themes:
a. interfaith dialogue towards peace and prosperity
b. culture and heritage towards mutual understanding
c. food, health and upliftment from poverty
d. values and humanity for development and progress
Background of the Donor
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Dato’ Dr. Mohamed Razali bin Dato’ Mohamed Yusoff holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Geography from the University of Malaya in 1968 and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Nottingham. Currently, he is the Executive Chairman and Managing Director of Nusantara Technologies Sdn Bhd and also a member of the Board of Nusantara Test Services Sdn. Bhd.
Dr. Ghazali is a multinational businessman, with more than 48 years of experience of leadership in various industries, from banking to manufacturing. His wealth of experience and passion for education have made him a much sought-after resource for several Malaysian and international Universities as an Adjunct Professor for Nottingham University Malaysia; Honorary Distinguished Visiting Fellow and Writer, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; a Member of the Board of Trustees, Raja Zarith Sofiah Foundation, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia / Le High University, Pennsylvania USA; on the Board of Advisors, Centre of Malay Excellence, Universiti Malaya; and the Board of Advisors, University Industry Collaboration, Universiti Utara Malaysia, as well as Visiting Lecturer for the University of Teheran, Iran. |
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Yupangco Electronics donates mixing console
Yupangco Electronics Corporation (YEC), led by its President and DLSU alumnus Jose Mari L. Yupangco, donated a Yamaha PM5D-RH digital mixing console to De La Salle University in a virtual ceremony last March 24.
To be installed at the Teresa G. Yuchengo Auditorium, the brand-new Yamaha mixing console will enhance the listening experience at the University’s main auditorium. The Yuchengo Auditorium has hosted world leaders, nobel laureates, leading researchers, as well as numerous school plays, dance concerts, international conferences, national election debates, and university-wide gatherings.
In addition to this legacy, DLSU will also dedicate one of the discussion rooms in the Henry Sy Sr. Hall to his parents Graciano “Gary” Araullo Yupangco and Potenciana “Nita” Laurel Yupangco.
As the exclusive distributor of Yamaha professional and commercial audio equipment, YEC is committed to enhance the quality of learning thru innovative audio equipment and solutions.
Background of the Donor
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Jose Mari “JM” Laurel Yupangco earned his AB Applied Economics degree at De La Salle University in 1981. He pursued his MBA at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and is currently completing his dissertation for his Doctorate in Business Administration degree with DLSU.
He also taught in the DLSU Ramon V Del Rosario College of Business as part time professor. From 2015-2016 he served as the President of DLSU’s Business Doctoral Society. He is also affiliated with the Couples for Christ and he is a Charter Member of the Rotary Club of Makati Premier District.
Incidentally, he is also the grandson of our former President of the Philippines, Jose P. Laurel. JM is the son of Mr. Graciano “Gary” Araullo Yupangco and Mrs. Potenciana “Nita” Laurel. |
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7th One La Salle Night of Excellence
De La Salle Alumni Association honored outstanding alumni in the bi-annual One La Salle Night of Excellence (OLSNOE) Awards last April 22 via virtual ceremony. OLSNOE recognizes alumni, from among the 16 La Salle District Schools in the country, whose distinguished career and achievements as well as service to the country highlight their Lasallian qualities.
There are three categories bestowed by the De La Salle Alumni Association and these are the DLSAA Lasallian Achievement Awards, DLSAA Sports Hall of Fame Awards, and DLSAA Lasallian Sports Achievement Awards.
The following are the honorees of this year’s 7th OLSNOE Awards:
DLSAA Sports Hall of Fame Award
The DLSAA Sports Hall of Fame Award honors athletes who have shown outstanding performance individually or as part of a team in representing DLSU in officially recognized competitions or who have been members of Philippine delegations in prestigious regional or international sports events, such as the Olympics, Asian Games, Southeast Asian Games, etc. It also recognizes individuals who provide direction and honor to the school’s sports program.
DLSAA Lasallian Achievement Awards
The DLSAA Lasallian Achievement Award honors alumni who have achieved either industrial, managerial, professional, avocational, or public service distinction or series of distinctions. It focuses more on the singular distinctive achievements of the awardee in a single area and, accordingly, principally focuses on tasks rather on the persons.
DLSAA Lasallian Sports Achievement Awards
The DLSAA Lasallian Sports Achievement Award recognizes the athletic achievement or contribution of Lasallian athletes who have not yet exhausted the 20-year prescriptive period. This award almost exclusively focuses on a noteworthy school, national, or international athletic achievement or series of achievements and does not, because of the absence of a time test, necessarily honor both achievement(s) and person.
[story & photo source: dlsaa.com]
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DLSU alumnus is the new PH consul general in San Francisco, California, USA
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“We want to make sure the provision of consular services remains efficient.”
New Philippine consul general in San Francisco, DLSU alumnus Neil Frank Ferrer (Masters in Science in Economics), aims for DFA’s improved services. He wants to ensure the office’s readiness to address the needs of Philippine nationals. He also envisioned paperless, contactless transactions, a universal aspiration in a world with Covid-19. Read More
[story source: Usa Inquirer.net]
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Edward Joseph Carig Francisco: Driven with Purpose
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“Over and beyond the career progression and local and global accolades I received for my profession, being a teacher myself and a mentor at work is one of my greatest achievements to date.”
Corporate and product communications, social media management and analytics, stakeholder relations, crisis communications, internal communications and employee engagement - these are some of the major tasks of this multi-awarded communications professional - Ford Philippines’ Assistant Vice President for Communications Edward Joseph C. Francisco.
EJ, Master of Marketing Communications graduate 2010, also teaches at the DLSU Marketing and Advertising Department as part-time faculty, teaching public relations, advertising, and copywriting in the graduate school. Read More
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ANIMO STORIES is a chronicle of inspiring, positive, and motivating journey of Lasallians of DLSU. If you would know of inspiring Lasallians who would like to share their journey - professional achievements and significant contributions to their respective communities - feel free to email us at alumnirelations@dlsu.edu.ph or fill out this google form http://bit.ly/SubmitAnimoStory. Alumni to be featured will be selected by the "Animo Stories" editorial board. |
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DLSU honors outstanding media coverage of youth and education stories amid the pandemic
DLSU honored outstanding youth and education stories during the 16th Lasallian Scholarum Awards (LSA) held last March 26, 2021 via live streaming.
The honorees were journalists behind five stories released on professional and youth media that highlighted the resilience of the country’s youth and education sectors in the face of the unprecedented challenges brought about by COVID-19 that closed down schools and moved learning sessions to various media. Read More
[photo & story source: goodnewspilipinas.com]
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DLSU offers online diploma course in Supply Chain and Logistics
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Equip yourself with the latest knowledge and skills in supply chain and logistics management. Be more efficient, agile, and resilient to gain the competitive advantage. Enroll in our online courses now. For more details and to register, follow this link.
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Amber Kinetics introduces innovative Flywheel Energy Storage Systems in PHL
In collaboration with Amber Kinetics, DLSU Laguna becomes the first institution in the Philippines to use the groundbreaking flywheel technology.
Flywheel technology is an innovation that efficiently stores kinetic energy by a spinning steel rotor enclosed in a vacuum container. Amber Kinetics achieved a breakthrough with their technology by extending the duration and efficiency of flywheels from minutes to hours, thus resulting in safe, economical, and reliable energy storage. Read More
[photo & story source: businessmirror.com.ph/]
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Empowered Filipina: Laureen Velasco, a lady with a heart for strays
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Here's a brief feature on Philosophy Department faculty member, Laureen Velasco, on how her advocacy with DLSU PUSA helps both humans and felines. Read more
[photo & story source: modernparenting.onemega.com/]
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| RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
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What is happening at our community quarantine checkpoints?
At the onset of the community quarantine in Luzon and in other major cities across the country, a team of De La Salle University professors embarked on a study that brings to light the need to develop effective measures to ensure the mobility of essential goods and frontline services during a pandemic crisis.
Composed of research lead Dr. Alexis Fillone, full professor of the Civil Engineering Department, and members Dr. Joel Ilao, associate professor of the Computer Technology Department and Dr. Robert Billones, associate professor of the Manufacturing Engineering and Management Department, the team tapped the expertise of each other’s fields as they started gathering data and analyzing checkpoint queues. Read More
[photo & story source: timeshighereducation.com]
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Covid queue calculator made by UP-DLSU team predicts when to get vaccine
Researchers Reina Sagnip (DLSU AB Psychology ‘15 cum laude) and Kenneth Alambra (UPLB) have developed a "vaccine queue calculator" web app, which will allow users to approximate their vaccination schedule.
Try this covid queue calculator here.
Catch the story here.
[photo & story source: goodnewspilipinas.com]
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Is there reason to hope?
The Psychology of Hope and Wellbeing Lab at DLSU (HopeLab@DLSU), a research group spearheaded by University Fellow Dr. Allan B.I. Bernardo with DLSU faculty and students, together with collaborators from other local and international universities is featured in the Times Higher Education website.
HopeLab researchers position hope as a character strength and a resiliency factor. They have aligned their hope-focused research goals with the UNDP’s Sustainable Development Goal of “health and well-being for all.” This provides greater impetus to focus on preventive and positive psychological approaches to address questions on mental health. Read More
[photo & story source: timeshighereducation.com]
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Automated harvester developed for year-round production of natural feeds for milkfish
An automated harvester of collecting algal mat or “lab-lab” has been developed to ensure year-round use of a cost-competitive aquafeed from lab-lab for fish feed production. This project is monitored by DOST-PCAARRD and implemented by De La Salle University, Center for Engineering and Sustainable Development Research (DLSU-CESDR) in partnership with Santeh Feeds Corporation. Read More
[photo & story source: mb.com.ph | Unsplash/FILE PHOTO]
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Lasallian Celebration of 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines
DLSU joins the Philippine Catholic Church in celebrating 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines. Our country continues to be the largest Catholic and Christian nation in Asia. Our customs, language, and history continue to be influenced by the Philippines' Christianization that happened in 1521.
DLSU wishes to be part of this celebration through activities and events that will help Lasallians reflect and examine how the faith has grown over the centuries and how we can keep nurturing this faith in the current context of post-secularism, pluralism, and diversity.
The year-long celebration started on April 7, 2021 and will conclude on April 7, 2022. Coinciding with the 302nd anniversary of the Transitus of St. John Baptist de La Salle, the festivities were launched last April 7 with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist and with a message to the community from the University President, Br Ray Suplido FSC.
For event updates, visit https://m.facebook.com/MissionAtDLSU/
[photo & story source: fb.com/LSPOManila |
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