One hundred years old and going strong, the University of the Philippines leads the way as the premier educational institution in the country.
THE TOP 20 UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES IN THE PHILIPPINES 2007
These rankings are a result of a study conducted jointly by the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), based on the weighted average of the grades in the BOARD EXAMINATIONS OF ALL COURSES of all graduates from all universities and colleges in the Philippines. This study is conducted every 10 years. Eleven schools come from Luzon, two from the Visayas and seven from Mindanao.
1. University of the Philippines (Diliman Campus/Luzon)
2. University of the Philippines (Los Banos Campus/Luzon)
3. University of the Philippines (Manila Campus/Luzon)
4. Silliman University (Dumaguete City/Visayas)
5. Ateneo de Davao University (Davao/Mindanao)
6. Ateneo de Manila University (Manila/Luzon)
7. University of Sto. Tomas (Manila/Luzon)
8. Mindanao State University (Iligan Institute of Tech/Mindanao)
9. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (Manila/Luzon)
10. Saint Louis University (Baguio City/Luzon)
11. University of San Carlos (Cebu City/Visayas)
12. Xavier University (Cagayan de Oro City/Mindanao)
13. Mindanao State University (Main/Mindanao)
14. Urios College (Butuan City/Mindanao)
15. Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Manila/Luzon)
16. De La Salle University (Manila/Luzon)
17. Mapua Institute of Technology (Manila/Luzon)
18. Adamson University (Manila/Luzon)
19. Central Mindanao University (Bukidnon/Mindanao)
20. University of Southern Philippines (Davao/Mindanao)
OUR BELOVED FRIEND AND UPAA MEMBER GRACE PENA BLASZKOWSKI PASSED AWAY LAST NIGHT AT ZION HOSPITAL. PLEASE PRAY FOR HER AND HER FAMILY. Viewings are scheduled for Thursday and Friday from 5-9 PM at Glenn Abbey Mortuary (3838 Bonita Rd, Bonita). The rosary will be recited at 7 PM on both nights. A eulogy service will follow the rosary on Friday. The funeral mass will be held at 10 AM on Saturday at Corpus Christi Church (450 Corral Canyon, Bonita). Internment will be at Glen Abbey Cemetery immediately followed by a reception at the church.
CLASSIFIED ADS: San Diego, Ca. Updated Today: 5 November 2007
HELP WANTED Guests to 'Shake, Rattle 'n' Roll' a Party
THE QUALIFICATIONS -Must be willing to go back in time to the 'FABULOUS 50's' in authentic costumes -Must be physically & mentally fit to 'Twist & Shout', 'Rock & Roll' from 6pm till midnight. -Must be 'Hopelessly Devoted' to the cause of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association - San Diego
THE APPLICATION FEE $35prepaid by Nov. 11 for guaranteed 'Acceptance'
THE BENEFITS Fun, Dinner & Dance, & A Most Unforgettable Evening
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE!! $100 sponsorship for guaranteed "Local Star Status"
THE HIGHLIGHT 50's Dance & Costume Competition (with participation from LA, OC, SD Who's Who) Celebrity Judges
Would you like your ballroom dance group to be the highlight of the show? Contact: Betty Bael for details, (619) 934-8479
THE DATE & TIME Saturday, 17 November 2007 , 6pm
THE PLACE The Champion Ballroom Academy (Home of Fox's 'So You Think You Can Dance' Judge Mary Murphy) 3580 5th Ave San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 291-7722
THE PARTY ORGANIZER Beatrice Bael, UPAASD ArtsyGutsy Affair: A Fling With Elegance http://artsygutsyaffair.blogspot.com
Ticket Checks payable to: UPAASD; Mail to: Ann Napolitano, 5552 Genesee Ct. East., #230, San Diego, Ca 92111
REWIND THE FIFTIES Some Favorite 50s Dances
It's funny how dance crazes come and go. Some it seems, like swing and jive, will never really go out of style. During the 50s, there were several dances that were "it" at the school prom, the high school homecoming dance, and anywhere a band could play a tune. So, now's the time to kick back the rug, remember some of those old dances and how to do them with us. Put on a record on the record machine and have yourself a sock hop! The Bop. When you dance the bop, you usually dance separately from your partner. It's a lot like jive or swing, but there's a lot of toe tapping involved, and you don't hold hands. Usually you alternately tape the heel and toe of either foot as you dance. The Bop is still popular in many dance clubs and events, and is especially popular in many areas of England. The Stroll. The Stroll was often done only by girls, but that isn't a "rule" in this classic 50s dance. The Stroll is basically two lines of dancers with a large space in the middle. Lead dancers are on one side, their partners on the other. Dancers do a step pattern to advance the line, and leaders do a solo routine though the line, joining it at the end. The dance continues this way through the music. The Stroll was one of the most popular dances of the 50s, and many nostalgic 50s movies feature a scene featuring The Stroll. The Swing. Swing was popular during the 50s, it was a holdover from the 40s jitterbug and swing. Swing is one of the few dances of the fifties that is still practiced today, and still inspires many young people to learn how to dance. The Hand Jive. "Oh Can You Hand Jive?" If you danced during the 50s, chances are you still remember the Hand Jive; in fact, you probably can't get it out of your head all these years later. This is one dance you can even do sitting down, as that famous dance scene in the film "Grease" shows! Basically, the dance is a series of hand and arm movements done in a pattern. The song "Willy and the Hand Jive" came out in 1958 and stayed at the top of the charts for 16 weeks, so if you were anybody in 1958, then baby, you can hand jive. The Madison. The Madison first started in the late 1950s and gained popularity in the 1960s. This dance was a little more complicated, and it was done in a group, rather than by a couple. There were several dance sequences with specific steps, and some of the sequences referred to some very popular television shows of the time, like Jackie Gleason. The Cha Cha. Although the Cha Cha first appeared in 1949 or so, it really hit its stride in the 1950s, when it became quite a popular nightclub dance. The Cha Cha is a blend of two Latin American dances, the Puerto Rican Danzonette and the Cuban Danzon, and evolved into many different forms of Cha Cha here in the U.S. Rock and Roll. Of course, by the end of the 50s, rock and roll was making news all over America, and dance was changing. Partners no longer danced together, but gyrated to the powerful beat on their own. Swing and The Bop gave way to 60s dance crazes like the Twist, the Mashed Potato, and the Hully Gully, but that's another story!
Sherril Steele-Carlin is a freelance writer and researcher in Reno, Nevada. Her work has appeared in numerous national publications including American Profile, Highways, Pool & Spa, and many more.
The 33rd Annual Concert of Philippine Dances and Music will be held at the Joan B. Kroc Theater, 6611 University Ave, San Diego on October 27 at 8 o'clock in the evening and on October 28 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The public is invited to attend this yearly celebration of Philippine cultural heritage by the SAMAHAN Philippine Dance Company and its musical ensembles. General admission is $15, students with ID and seniors 60 years and over is $12 and reserved sponsor tickets are $25. Group ticket sales for 10 or more are available. Tickets will be available at the door. For advanced ticket purchases, please call (619) 444-7528. Visit their website – http://www.samahanphilippinedance.com
The two-hour program of popular dances choreographed for theater performance by Ruby Chiong will showcase SAMAHAN's rich repertoire in vivid and colorful costumes performed by the dance company's youthful, highly trained dancers and musicians. The exhilarating dances and lively music of the Rondalla and the Kulintang Music Ensembles promise an enjoyable evening.
I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO A MEETING THIS SEPTEMBER 22,2007 SATURDAY, AT THE KALUSUGAN WELLNESS CENTER IN NATIONAL CITY AT 2:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
THE UPAASD MEMBERS & DELEGATES TO THE 2007 UPAAA CONVENTION SAN FRANCISCO WILL GIVE THEIR REPORT AND SHARE THE EXPERIENCE WITH EVERYONE AT THE MEETING.
IT'S A POTLUCK MERIENDA. WE NEED YOUR HELP PLANNING AND FINALIZING SOME FUNDRAISER ACTIVITIES FOR OUR CALENDAR YEAR. THE AGENDA WILL BE E-MAILED SO SEND ME ANY REPORTS YOU WANT TO ADD TO THE AGENDA.
PLEASE MAKE TIME TO ATTEND THIS MEETING INSPITE OF YOUR BUSY SCHEDULES. WE ARE ON THE MOVE AND MOVERS WE ARE IN THIS COMMUNITY. PUSH ON UP!!!! RAH RAH RAH !!! SEE YOU THERE
The front page of the September 8-14, 2007 edition of The Filipino Press featured the UPAA-San Diego delegation to the UP Alumni convention held recently in San Francisco. We extend our sincerest gratitude to our members who are community leaders, business owners and entrepreneurs, including the Filipino Press, for their continued support of the club's activities throughout the years. These businesses and organizations have purchased ads, provided material and financial support, and volunteered hundreds of hours to support the mission of the UPAA-San Diego. For more information about The Filipino Press, please contact the following UPAA members: Filipino Press Associate Editor Aurora S. Cudal and Executive Marketing Director Susan de los Santos.
UP ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY QUARTERLY GENERAL MEETING/ANNUAL PICNIC GLORIETTA BAY, CORONADO, CA JULY 22, 2007, 11 am – 4 pm
ATTENDANCE: Florfina Arce, Jimmie Sober, Aurora & Winlove Cudal, Zeny Ply, Pat Maceda, Edith Galvan, Juanita Caccam, Carlos Dequina, Dina Ellorin, Edwin & Betty Bael, Dee Conde, Diane & Mario Ines.
MINUTES OF MEETING Subject to Approval Presiding Officer: Florfina Arce, President
Meeting was called to order at 12:30 pm. 1. Welcome remarks by President Introduction of attendees
2. Minutes of previous meeting - a. Reading of minutes was deferred because it was not available. According to the President, the Secretary, Susan Chrismen, has asked to be relieved temporarily from her duties because she is busy in school. b. Dina Ellorin was assigned to take the minutes of this meeting. She has accepted the responsibility to send notices of meetings to members.
3. Treasurer’s Report by Ann Napolitano a. Although the Treasurer was unable to attend the meeting due to a personal commitment, she has sent her report and copies of Summary of Checking Activity were distributed to the members present. b. Copy of bank statements was submitted to the President - c. Per subsequent email of Ann – Check #1179 – Ren Int’l was canceled because we decided to use Pentagon instead. Their check was cashed. d. Actual total funds in Checking is - $8,081.02 e. US Treasury check for the non-profit status application remains pending. J. Sober will follow this up He commented that the agency is perhaps conducting intensive background checks on the applicants to determine possible ties with terrorist groups, particularly in Mindanao.
4. Book Drive for UP Mindanao a. According to Jimmie Sober there are already 5 boxes of books stored in his garage that are ready to be shipped. b. Pentagon is giving the association a break in cost for the shipment of a minimum of 10 boxes. There could be a total of 15 boxes that could be shipped. c. Carlos Dequina pointed out that these books should be removed and that no member should take the burden of storing these books in their home. d. MOTION was approved that all 15 boxes of books in the Sober residence be shipped asap to UP Mindanao via Pentagon Cargo at $58 per box.
5. Annual Scholarship Awards a. Dina Ellorin stated that the Association should revive its Annual Scholarship Awards program to outstanding HS graduates of the association members primarily because it is stipulated in the By-Laws and that the Association should be proud to honor a recent outstanding high school graduate, the Valedictorian of her class, with 4.6 GPA and child of two UPA members (husband and wife), both former officers -- past president and treasurer for three terms. The last awardee was the son of the immediate past president, Juanita Santos Nacu, has recently graduated from college. b. The body agreed to revive the Scholarship Awards program. c. The chair of the Scholarship Committee is Dr. Nacu, being the immediate past president. Aurora Cudal stated that she and Juanita Caccam have been designated by the committee chair to be members of the committee.
d. It was brought-up that the monetary award will be determined by the committee; suggested to be $500 or even $1000.
6. UPAA- SD Directory Project by Boodgie Arce a. UPAlumni will be solicited to be included in the directory. Ads will also be solicited for fee – to support the project. Target publication – October. Directory is proposed to be published every two years. b. C. Dequina reminded the body that a proposal and budget be presented with every project, along with the means to raise funds. He emphasized that although the association has funds, the officers should not make unwarranted expenditures; to give due respect to those in the past administration who have worked hard to raise these funds.
7. Newsletter and Official Web-site C. Dequina will take on both projects. Articles and other write-up will be sent to him for publication.
8. Workshops – a. Retirement planning by May Galang, to be scheduled at the KCS Fil Am Wellness Center in the near future b. Trainor from WA, D.C. – Kathryn Bristol – care of A. Cudal and C. Dequina in October c. A workshop by Dr. E. Matriano will be scheduled in November
9. UPAAA 2007 General Assembly and Convention in San Francisco, September 1-3 a. F. Arce, Mr. & Mrs. Cudal have confirmed to attend b. Dr. Nacu was nominated for an Outstanding Alumni award but she declined because she cannot attend the convention. c. Mr. Cudal was suggested to be nominated, however, the deadline for nomination was missed.
10. Memoirs of UP Alumni Abroad project – Dr. Menchie Fulgado has sent receipts of payment of subscription to the San Diego editors – Dr. Cudal and Boodgie.
11. Fundraisers a. Fashion Show c/o Betty Bael – will check on the possibility b. Jam Session – Nov. 3, - suggested venue Champion Ballroom
12. Announcements a. Philippine Cultural Arts Festival – August 11 & 12 The body approved the motion to set-up a half booth – shared w/ KCS b. October Philippine Festival – The body approved the association’s participation – by renting a booth to sell white elephant materials, T-shirts from the Philippines, Ron Somera’s books. c. Islam Koran was donated to the association of the Filipino Islamic group – available for sign-out.
Meeting was adjourned – 2:30 pm
NOTE: New Lifetime Members - Dr. Mario B. Ines and Mrs. Diane Santiago Ines
Dina & other members I need the contact person and number for the Ballroom of Champions for our November fundraiser. If there are other nicer venue please contact and e-mail me I am going to draft the flyer and tickets for that event It will be a Dance-O-Rama with 50's-60's theme. Hey people any volunteers to chair this fundraiser or help out please?
FOR THOSE WHO WERE UNABLE TO COME LETTING YOU KNOW YOU MISSED OUT!
A PRODUCTIVE MEETING
LOTS OF GREAT FOOD (HALO-HALO TO BOOT)
FUN FELLOWSHIP WONDERFUL WEATHER FOR PICNIC
PRESENT WERE: DINA ELLORIN ZENY PLY & HUBBY BOODGIE & SONNY PAT & DIONNE MACEDA JIMMIE SOBER EDITH GALVAN & HUBBY CARLOS DEQUINA WINLOVE & AURING EDWIN & BETTY NITA C. & RON DIANE & MARIO INES DEE & MANDING CONDE
MINUTES OF THE MEETING WILL BE SENT BY DINA AS NEWLY APPOINTED COMMUNICATONS OFFICER AS OUR SECRETARY SUSAN CHRISMEN WILL BE OFFICIALLY ON LEAVE OF ABSENCE DUE TO HEALTH REASONS
THANK YOU ALL SPECIALLY THOSE WHO TOOK TIME ON THIS SUNDAY TO SHARE YOUR FAVORITE DISH AND HELPFUL IDEAS FOR THIS ANNUAL PICNIC AND QUARTERLY MEETING.
A SPECIAL MEETING WILL BE CALLED TO FINALIZE PLAN TO GO TO UPAAA SF CONVENTION & UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
