Calimag appointed to PRC continuing professional dev’t. board of Medicine

Prof. Ma. Minerva P. Calimag, MD, PhD, of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, has been appointed First Member of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Council of Medicine of the Professional Regulation Commission last February 2, 2016.

 

Dr. Calimag, the incumbent President of the Philippine Medical Association, is representing the Accredited Professional Organization.

 

Dr. Calimag took her oath of office in front of Commissioner Yolanda D. Reyes, herself a former dean of the UST College of Architecture and Fine Arts.

 

Dr. Calimag joins other members of the CPD in taking their oaths in front of Commissioner Reyes.

Dr. Calimag signs her oath of office.

Dr. Calimag's appointment papers

 

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Asian Studies Society holds Model ASEAN Summit

With the theme "One ASEAN by 2016: Transcending Boundaries towards a Legacy", the Faculty of Arts and Letters Asian Studies Society held its second Summit UST Model (MAS) last January 25-27, 2016 at the Beato Angelico AVR, and the Thomas Aquinas Research Center, and at the St. Raymund de Peñafort Building.

The audience included students from different universities, namely the University of the Philippines Diliman, Far Eastern University, Capiz State University, University of the East, De La Salle University, De La Salle College of St. Benilde, and Ateneo de Manila University. They were grouped, played the role of delegates from different ASEAN countries, their assigned country's Head of Government, Ministers and Members of the Secretariat, and, lastly, tasked to zero in different kinds of issues basing on the policies of their assigned countries.

The three-day event envisioned to: 1) raise awareness about the ASEAN Integration; 2) promote ASEAN identity through cultural expositions and seminars; 3) enhance students' understanding and participation on the concept of global competency to achieve progress in the ASEAN Community; 4) open possible linkages amongst the different colleges in the country, embassies and other institutions for the growth of the students and the ASEAN Community.

original Article: http://abtheflame.net/university-studes-learn-diplomacy-intl-relations-in-2nd-model-asean-summit/ 

Mandigma of Commerce elected Fellow of IEDRC

Prof. Belinda Wage war, PhD, CPA

Prof. Ma. Belinda S. Wage war, Ph. D., CPA, of the College of Commerce and Business Administration was voted one of the three Fellow Members for 2015 of the International Economics and Development Research Center (IEDRC). IEDRC is an independent, non-profit research and development organization based in Hong Kong and was founded in 2003. The center plays an influential role and promotes developments in Economics Theory and Applications in a wide range of ways. Its mission is to foster and conduct collaborative interdisciplinary research in state-of-the-art methodologies and technologies within its areas of expertise.

The grade of Fellow is conferred on IEDRC researchers, engineers and scientists only upon the invitation of the Executive Committee (Governing Board). It is conferred on a person of distinction and outstanding qualifications, and who has made important contributions to the advancement or application of engineering, science and technology, bringing the realization of significant value to society.

The announcement of the conferment of IEDRC on Fellow Prof. Wage war can be seen in the link: http://www.iedrc.org/list-20-1.html

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Mahidol University, Thailand sends MedTech students for exchange program

February 1 st, 2016, seven (7) Medical Technology Mahidol University (MUMT) students arrived at the University of Santo Tomas for a month-long student exchange program. This is the result of an international collaboration between the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Medical Technology at Mahidol University Faculty of Medical Technology of Thailand. The latter is represented by the Dean of Mahidol University's Professor Dr. Chartchalerm Isarankura Na Ayudhya, Deputy Dean of International Relations and Education, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chotiros Plabplueng joke, and the Deputy Dean for Student and Special Affairs, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kulachart Jangpatarapongsa.

The MUMT exchange students were warmly welcomed by both 3rd year and 4th-year UST Medical Technology students. The Medical Technology interns welcomed our guests and toured the MUMT students around the entire campus, along with the Welcome Walk tradition of UST.

During the said activity, a document further strengthening the linkage between the two institutions was signed by the Faculty of Pharmacy Dean Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD and Mahidol University's Dr. Ayudhya.

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First report and photost Mr. Gelo Saavedra

Pharmacy student leaders raise awareness on various issues through info. campaign

The project entitled "Monthsary: ​​Monthly Social Awareness That's Right For You (PHASE II)" was officially launched last January 26, 2016 at the Faculty of Pharmacy Dean's Office Corridor, 2nd floor of the UST Main Buidling. It is the response of the Faculty of Pharmacy Student Council, headed by the Academics Committee, to the perceived need to make students aware of the issues that do not directly affect them - a flicker to the beginning of a lifetime of disregard to obviously gargantuan problems our generation is dealing with.

This project consists a series of awareness campaigns through social media presence and physical posters that tackle the tribulations of the 21st century. This January, the awareness campaign for Drug Facts began. The future topics include the following: Mental Health, Abortion, Suicide, Domestic Violence, Healthy Living, HIV / AIDS, Environment, Sleep Deprivation, and Eating Disorders.

This is an effort on the part of the academe to ensure the engagement of highly educated individuals in discussions that matter, it may be in politics and national agenda, or social dilemma in various sectors of society.