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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF LA CONSOLACION COLLEGE MANILA
www.lccm.edu.ph September - October 2014
Pastrana Keynotes, DeLa Cruz Presents
Paper in China
Higher educational delivered one of the Keynote of governance and management,
institutions provide vast opportunities Addresses while Registrar Lyssander teaching and learning, professional
for knowledge-expansion and Rodan C. dela Cruz presented his exposure, research and creative work,
dissemination. Through research and paper at the Shijiazhuang University student support, and community
development, innovations in a wide of Economics. The joint conference relations. Dr. Pastrana contended that
array of disciplines propel economic was held from October 13 – 15 HEIs consequently affect the quality
and societal growth. Information- in the picturesque and historical of labor in the human resources
based economies depend largely on Chinese city in the province of Hebei. market and the competitiveness of
universities and colleges for sources With the theme “Education Innovation the workforce determines a country’s
not only of ingenious discoveries but and Economic Society Development,” comparative advantage in the global
also of human expertise. HEIs drive Dr. Pastrana apprised the attendees setting. This then sustains the level of
talent and skills, explore inchoate on “The Impact of ASEAN economic growth and development.
business concepts and ideas, and Economic Community (AEC) 2015 Registrar dela Cruz,
multiply creative and collaborative Integration on Philippine Higher meanwhile, spoke on “The Philippine
output with local and overseas partners. Education Institutions (HEIs).” Accounting Standards : A Case of
La Consolacion College He underlined the ever-increasing levels its Development and Compliance
Manila firmly believes that sharing of of competition in the world market as with the ASEAN Economic
data and experiences with the rest of the economies search for low-cost, high- Community (AEC) 2015 Integration.”
world presents vast areas for progress. output production of goods and services He presented the latest
Domestic and international networking that are markedly tied to worker- developments, trends, and the need
has always been in the forefront of competence and resource availability. to adopt the Philippine financial
LCCM’s approach to information- He continued by emphasizing systems to international accounting
gathering. LCCM strongly advocates the booming ASEAN economies, and reporting standards. He outlined
active participation of personnel in abundance of business opportunities, the integral and diverse issues
conferences, symposia, and seminars. and sources of labor with the needed regarding compliance of companies
In the simultaneous staging skills and aptitudes. Individual ASEAN and businesses with the International
of the 7th International Conference nations, however, still cannot stand Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
on Engineering & Business Education alone compared to the more logistically- The ASEAN Federation of
(ICEBE) and the 5th International organized European Community and Accountants (AFA) in the Mutual
Conference on Innovation and the advanced and more developed Recognition Agreement (MRA), he
Entrepreneurship (ICIE) in China, economies in the Asia-Pacific rim. continued, plays a vital role in the
two high-ranking administrators of Hence, the necessity for shoring up analysis of country requirements for both
LCCM inspired attendees coming resources in the region is essential. private and public accountants. ASEAN
from the four corners of the globe. ASEAN integration countries have to coordinate with
Dr. Ronald M. Pastrana encompasses HEIs in the aspects other member-nations to confirm and
continues . . . p 3
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LCCM, DOE SWITCH ON SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC NET
METERING FACILITY
In its bid to fully embrace Energy’s goal of doubling the net metering facility, that the cost
“green energy”, La Consolacion country’s total renewable energy of solar panels that they have
College Manila, in cooperation with installation of 5,521 megawatts, installed was around Php 9-10
the Department of Energy switched DOE Secretary Carlos Jericho million . Under the agreement,
on its solar photovoltaic net metering L. Petilla said that schools and LCCM will pay Trademaster
facility last September 5, 2014. universities have been eyed by the Resources Corporation a certain
DOE due to their structural building fee for every megawatt capacity
With solar panels installed
designs which can support the used. The contract has a 15-year
on the rooftops of La Residencia 1
solar panels. He added that soon, term after which the solar panels
and 2 as well as the International
the project will include government will be returned to the developer.
Center building, the solar facility can
offices as well as public schools.
generate a total capacity of 133.11 With regards to the
“When we started the endeavor,
kW . The inverter which is located maintenance of the panels, TMRC
we envisioned it to project an
on the ground floor of La Residencia will be the one to provide it. According
idea that can convince other
2, converts the power coming from to Sec. Petilla, “Trademaster is
institutions from different sectors
the solar panels from direct current obliged to clean the panels if
to follow the bandwagon of putting
to alternate current. The electricity necessary, from time to time since La
solar panels in their respective
that will be produced will then be Consolacion would pay the amount
buildings”, said Sec. Petilla.
directly utilized by LCCM, saving the of solar power they produced
school Php 2 per kilowatt hour as the During the media briefing, for a particular period of time.”
power produced by the solar panels Sec. Petilla emphasized that the
LCCM’s newly installed
will be about Php 9.50 per kilowatt project is a win-win situation, both
solar panels add to the existing solar
hour, lower than the Php 11.50 rate to the institution and the company
double wall vacuum tubes which
of the Manila Electric Company that installed the panels. Under the
have been installed on the rooftops
(Meralco). The net metering facility agreement, the transaction has no
of San Agustin, Sta. Monica and
allows LCCM to revert surplus cash out which simply means that
Kamalayan buildings in 2011. With
electricity from the solar panels the solar companies will install the
the recent ceremonial switch-on of
back to the grid, offsetting the system in school at no cost to the
its solar PV net metering facility,
equivalent amount to its power bill. educational institution and to DOE.
La Consolacion College Manila
Under the Department of Energy
Mr. Cris Giovanni Chiong, has fully embraced the “green
(DOE) initiated program, the solar
President of Trademaster energy revolution” and has now
power developer will sell the output
Resources Corporation, the solar come to be known as the first solar-
of its facility to the school at rates
company partner of LCCM, informed powered private school in Manila.
lower than that charged by Meralco.
guests during the ceremonial
To assert the Dept. of switch-on of the school’s solar PV
PaPer in China . . .
update Accountancy practices in their the business and academic sectors. scholars, and experts in the fields of
respective jurisdiction. Compensation, Conference Chairmen for Business and Engineering from Asia,
benefits and qualifications in the this year are Professor Norbert Africa, North America, Australia,
profession must also be standardized. Grünwald of Wismar University and Europe participated that year.
The ICEBE/ICIE network (Germany), Professor Hao Dongheng
is an international association of of Shijiazhuang University of
HEIs that provides platform for Economics (China), and LCCM
expanding contacts and exchanging of President Sr. Imelda A. Mora, OSA.
important issues in Engineering and In 2010, LCCM hosted
Business Education. It also presents the conference under the close
opportunities for cooperation between supervision of Sr. Imee. Academicians,
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HRM STUDENTS TAKE TOP HONORS IN NATIONAL
FOOD SHOWDOWN 2014
Today’s competitive global with them tirelessly to help them prepare
marketplace makes it imperative that for the competition.
students leave school equipped with Organized by TV Food Chefs
the necessary knowledge and skills that Inc. in cooperation with ABS-CBN,
they need in order to succeed in life. the 8th National Food Showdown
Foundational theories and authentic saw the participation of seventy-four
for the cupcakes category clinched by
related learning experiences prepare professionals, sixty two food and
Alyssa Nicole G. Virgo; a silver medal
them for the demands and expectations beverage/ hospitality establishments
for soup kitchen won by Mari Krisel
of the industry. Competitions like the and scores of students from various
B. Araracap and Janmel C. Lolong;
National Food Showdown 2014 do just hotels, culinary schools, colleges and
another silver medal for cocktail mixing,
that. universities all over the Philippines.
awarded to Yoshihiro D. Shinozuka Jr;
Demonstrating once again Touted as the biggest annual
a bronze medal for Raymond Aiz M.
their culinary prowess, La Consolacion event in the country for the culinary arts,
Inlayo’s chips and dips and diplomas for
College Manila’s HRM students took top the National Food Showdown recognizes
Alfredo A. Linsangan, Adryx Iwan Royz
honors during the 2014 National Food the excellence, passion, creativity and
P. Rafols and Jasper B. Nilooban for the
Showdown held at World Trade Center skills of practitioners and students in
Klasika Kulinarya and Amuse Bouche
in Pasay City from September 23-24. hospitality and catering industry as well
categories.
Bagging four awards out of the as educational institutions nationwide.
The students were coached by
six categories they participated in, the
Chef Edilberto M. Tawagon who worked
students brought home a gold medal
LCCM Wins in
Three students from the School seconds. LCCM guessed their word a
of Business and Accountancy joined second longer than Adamson did.
forces and wound up in third place as The second round demanded
they competed in the 1st College of a dose of creativity as the contestants
Business Administration Inter-School were asked to provide appropriate
Quiz Show-Off on September 22 at the titles and taglines to given situations.
University of the East Manila in Recto. Lyceum of the Philippines University
Albert Louis Quan (BSA senior), Mac (LPU) ranked first after this round with
From left to right: Albert Louis Quan, Miss Chris
Gilfred Uy (BSBA senior), and Louise a total score of 42 followed by LCCM
Marie Garcia, Louise Anne Rañon, and Mac Gilfred
Anne Rañon (BSBA junior) combined Uy beam with pride after garnering 2nd runner-up with a score of 40.
intelligence, imagination, and a dash of honors in the Quiz Bee. The third round was a spin-off
team work to bag the bronze medal. into four rounds each with a unique from the popular internet-based game
The delegates from the theme. The first was a charade wherein of “Four Pics-One Word”. Four pictures
Technological Institute of the a member of a team will act out were shown to the team members. The
Philippines (TIP) took home the title certain words or phrases that the other trick is in finding out the common
and the team from the Polytechnic remaining group mates will guess. denominator among the four images.
University of the Philippines (PUP) Adamson University coasted through TIP scored the highest after this round
snatched the second spot. the round without sweating it out as with a commanding cumulative score
The quiz show was divided they correctly gave the answer in two of 79, followed by PUP with a score of
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Unitas Caritas Veritas
September - October
research head Leads Writing Seminar
(from Left to Right ) Dean Andy Sorita , Dr. Christopher de Luna, Ms. Chris Dr. Christopher de Luna together with Dean Andy Sorita, Ms. Claire Pascua,
Garcia and Chief Librarian, Ms. Claire Pascua. Dr. Teodolfo Santiago and Ms. Chris Garcia posing for a souvenir photo after
the seminar.
Thesis writing is one area that of writing original manuscripts. Hence, Dean Alejandro F. Sorita, Theology
most graduating students dread to he warned the students of the dangers Chair Dr. Teodolfo P. Santiago, and
embark on. It is either they fear writing of copying somebody else’s work. He Management and Entrepreneurship
itself or they lack the necessary skills to continued by saying that “plagiarism Chair Chris Marie A. Garcia.
do so. Seniors taking Feasibility Study, must be avoided at all times.” Lifting
Marketing Research, or Business Plan or copying published material without
subjects must, at the end of the semester, proper citation is akin to piracy and
submit complete requirements. theft. Ownership of ideas, concepts, and
Hurdling this particularly difficult principles must be honored.
task of researching and writing proves If available literature were to
daunting. be used as part of the paper, proper
But thanks to the Library acknowledgment of sources must be
Committee, the graduating students adhered to. Dr. de Luna proceeded to
learned that thesis writing is not to lecture on the universally-accepted
be feared at all. It is one educational American Psychological Association
exercise that can be made enjoyable and (APA) Writing Style. APA strictly follows
prolific with the right amount of focus, rules on correct formatting, presentation,
skills, and know-how. and citation of publicly-accessed
Dr. Christopher A. de information. Sample written works were
Luna, Director of the Research and presented for analysis and appreciation.
Publications Center, took some time Dr. de Luna gave special attention on the
off his hectic schedule to coach the details of writing the APA way.
students on writing styles. The seminar The Library Committee is
took place on September 7 at the Mother headed by Chief Librarian Claire Pascua.
Consuelo Barceló Theater. Completing the veritable team are School
He emphasized the importance of Nursing, Education and Allied Sciences
QUiZ Bee . . .
The other schools that
69. A tie-breaking question was
participated were Pamantasan
The last round tested the asked by the quiz master. Everybody
ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM),
participants’ knowledge of business in the room was holding on to their
Universidad de Manila (UDM), and
theories and concepts. Correct seats as the contestants from the two
Jose Rizal University (JRU).
answers were given corresponding schools wrote their answers. ADU
points that were added up to the total failed to answer correctly. LCCM gave
scores of the competing schools. ADU the correct response as the audience
and LCCM ended up neck-and-neck exploded in delight.
in the third spot with identical scores The winning LCCM team
of 90. At this point, TIP and PUP have was coached by Miss Chris Marie
safely secured their top rankings. Garcia, Chair of the Department of
Entrepreneurship and Management.
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THAILAND BOUND HRM AND TOURISM STUDENTS
ATTEND PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION
To prepare HRM and Tourism critical information. Foremost among letter which are all to be presented
students fro their 6-month internship the things that he discussed was that to the airport immigration officer as
program in Thailand, Dr. Aileen of internship expectations where he well as to the Philippine Consulate in
Castro-Dela Cruz, Vice-President for instructed the students to know some Bangkok, Thailand.
External Affairs, together with Dr. background about the hotel/resort that Other topics discussed during
Adelbert Alcayde, former Dean of the they are assigned to by looking it up in the orientation were travel regulations,
School of International Hospitality the internet. Doing this, he said, would immigration procedures, health and
Management and Tourism, conducted a give them an idea about their place of safety as well as travel insurance.
pre-departure orientation last October work. He likewise reminded them to Likewise, some basic information such
29, 2014. set realistic expectations and prove to as what to bring (backpack for weekend
Assembling the students in the their managers or supervisors that they travel, small amount of toiletries,
Plenary Room, the orientation sought can handle responsibilities. He also journal, camera, laptop etc) baggage
to address five distinct goals: encouraged them to be proactive and allowance, airport check-in process,
1. To describe the Student to ask questions during their period of boarding a plane and currency exchange
Internship Abroad Program (SIAP) as internship. This way, they will minimize rate were also tackled. Moreover, topics
a program recognized and endorsed by if not totally avoid committing blunders about cultural and religious practices
CHED. or mistakes. of Thailand as well as issues on culture
2. To give practical and logistical With regards to important shock, coping strategies and cultural
information . documents, Dr. Castro-Dela Cruz on adjustment were comprehensively
3. To help students develop the other hand, instructed the students discussed by both Dr. Alcayde and Dr.
realistic expectations. to make about five photocopies of Castro-Dela Cruz.
4. To help students be grounded each of their documents like passport, As a whole, the pre-departure
on their own culture in terms of values visa, ID, air ticket etc. Moreover, she orientation helped the students to set
and behavior. suggested that it would be better if all their mind frame from being dependent
5. To help ease pre-departure their passports would be endorsed to on their family for help to being enabled
anxiety the HR Director of their respective individuals who can proactively access
At the onset, Dr. Alcayde hotels for safekeeping. The students information and make “informed
emphasized to the students that the were also reminded to prepare a decisions” , an important quality
pre-departure orientation was a critical document envelope for their passport, that would be essential during their
part of the SIAP process as it serves visa, flight information and tickets, 6-month internship in Thailand.
as a “primer” that provides them with school ID and CHED endorsement
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Unitas Caritas Veritas
September - October
Outstanding Undergrads Honored
Educating one’s
self is a reward in itself.
Getting rewarded for being
educated is just the icing
on the cake. After a year
of poring over textbooks,
memorizing countless data,
concepts, and principles, Dr. Aileen Castro- dela Cruz poses with one of the
spending sleepless nights outstanding students after presenting him the medal
and certificate of recognition.
reviewing for exams and
quizzes, and beating
deadlines for submission
of requirements,
undergraduate students
received accolades from
La Consolacion College
Manila.
Outstanding Mass Communication students proud- Sr. Angelina Bernardo, OSA and Vice –President
The College Recognition
ly show off their medals and certificates. Alice Manabat congratulate an awardee and his
Day for the school year 2013-2014 parent.
compensated the students for their exemplifying outstanding leadership with medals, certificates of recognition,
exemplary performance in academics and performance. and tokens of appreciation. On hand to
and extra-curricular activities. Leading the awarding assist were Sr. Angelina Bernardo, OSA,
Semestral and Annual Dean’s List ceremonies held on September 26 at Management and Entrepreneurship
Awards were presented to those who the Mother Consuelo Barceló Theater Chair Miss Chris Marie Garcia, and
garnered a grade point average of were Vice President for Finance Miss Ellen Villaranda of the Registrar’s
1.75 or higher, which is equivalent to Alicia Manabat and Vice President for Office. School of Nursing, Education,
90% and above. Student achievers in External Affairs Dr. Aileen Castro- and Allied Sciences Dean Alejandro
student organizations get credit for dela Cruz. They presented the students Sorita masterfully hosted the event.
LCCM Prays the Living Rosary
the hallowed occasion.
LCCM once again exhibited
solidarity of Catholic faith and belief Selected personnel and
with the celebration of the Marian students acted as individual beads
month of October. Highlighting the of the living rosary. Members of the
commemoration was the recitation Sisters’ Community, faculty, and
of the Living Rosary on October academic and non-teaching staff
10 at the Mother Consuelo Barceló led the recitation of the mysteries.
Theater. Everybody present reflected on the
The formation to be followed by students, teachers, person-
sanctity of praying the rosary which
nel and administrators for the Living Rosary.
Sr. Evangeline B. Algaba, is a devotion to Mother Mary, the
Fr. Patrick Peyton CSC OSA, Campus Ministry Coordinator, intercessor of Catholics.
once said that “the family that organized the holy ceremony in
prays together stays together.” At cooperation with all the department Aside from praying the
La Consolacion College Manila, and office heads. Personnel and rosary, it is also a tradition at LCCM
what Fr. Peyton intoned still rings students prepared themselves to say a novena to Our Mother of
true to this day. spiritually before participating in Perpetual Help every Wednesday
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LCCM Celebrates Feast of Our Lady of Consolation
Devotees and pilgrims of the September 5. The annual veneration anguish over her son Augustine who
Blessed Mother Mary congregate in called to mind eventually became a saint himself. St.
the month of September to honor and LCCM President Sr. Imelda Monica poured out her affliction to the
adore the Most Precious and Divine A. Mora, OSA, led the festivities. As merciful mother of God. Mother Mary
Consolatrix. The Feast of Our Lady tradition dictates, Sr. Imee distributed appeared to St. Monica and gave her
of Consolation falls on the 4th day of candies, chocolates, and other sweet the cincture Our Lady was wearing. As
September and Catholics all over the assortments to the young and not-so- a sign of allegiance and devotion, the
world commemorate the motherly young attendees. Top administrators, Augustinian community still wears
care and kindness of Our Lady. faculty, staff, and students joined in the belt.
La Consolacion College adoring the Blessed Mother of God. Capping the celebration was
Manila, through the guidance and The Augustinian Sisters of the inauguration and ceremonial
ministry of the Sisters’ Community, Our Lady of Consolation distinguishes switching-on of the solar net metering
honored Our Lady of Consolation itself in the devotion to the Virgin facility of LCCM which was attended
with a holy mass. The faithful Mary under the title of Mother by government and private sector
gathered to revere Our Lady at the of Consolation. This Augustinian representatives.
Mother Consuelo Barceló Theater on devotion stemmed from St. Monica’s
The LCCM community praying the Holy Rosary.
and to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Chaplain, hears the confessions. aspirations as Catholics. Living
every first Friday of each month. out the Catholic doctrine and the
Confessions can also be made every Regular recollection for Augustinian spirituality instill
Wednesday. The novenas and the the seasons of Lent and Advent virtues and values to the LCCM
confessions are held at the Prayer provide the personnel and students family. Truly, it is one family that
Room of the St. Augustine Building. with opportunities to strengthen prays together and sticks together
Fr. Fransiskus Kwaelaga, LCCM and renew their faith, hope, and through thick and thin.
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SARTE AND MORA SHINE IN 2014 SPOONFUL OF FLAVORS
CULINARY COMPETITION
Dishing out not only a and products. Chef Edilberto M.
spoonful of flavor but a winning Tawagon coached the students for the
masterpiece, Marie Beatrize B. Sarte competition.
and Hansel Lorenzo Mora of the Spoonful of Flavors is one of
School of International Hospitality the numerous culinary competitions
Management bagged the bronze held annually. It is sponsored by
medal in the September 5, 2014 Pinay.com, Ocean Glassware, Meyer
Spoonful of Flavors Intercollegiate Cookware, Anolon, Wilmax, San
Cookfest held at the Sta. Lucia Mall Remo Pasta, Menu Seasoning,
in Marikina City. Twinnings, Top Chef Solutions and
During the elimination WhileInManila.com.
round, the duo prepared their own
version of adobo within the 45
minutes time allotment. While for
the final round, they prepared three
special dishes which comprised of
an appetizer, a main course and a
dessert using a mystery ingredient.
Mora and Sarte, together with
HRM student finalists Kathleen Jane
Photos above , show the participants busy with their cooking
G. Carmona, Willmarie Yu Jugao, and preparation while photos below show their entries.
Theodore Jose Herbert F. Fisher and
Mario Jay Farlo competed against
students from Arellano University,
Our Lady of Fatima University,
PACE Manila, Southeast Asian
Colleges, Far Eastern University and
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.
Aside from a trophy, the
winning duo also brought home seven
Marie Beatriz Sarte and Hansel Lorenzo Mora with the other
thousand worth of gift certificates winners of Spoonful of Flavors 2
October 2014
LCCM
Fetes
Thirty-five new Certified to the new CPAs on October 28 hardships and struggles. They shared
Public Accountants were added to at the Mother Consuelo Barceló techniques with undergraduate
the roster of successful graduates Theater. Ushering the celebration Accountancy majors on study habits,
of the Accountancy program of La was a Testimonial Mass officiated focus, and singularity of purpose.
Consolacion College Manila. The by LCCM Chaplain Fr. Fransiskus Determination and perseverance
Professional Regulation Commission Kwaelaga who extolled the virtues proved to be strong driving forces that
announced that only 4,123 out of and values learned by the passers. The propelled them to where they are now.
11,137 hurdled the rigorous licensure Augustinian spirituality bestowed on All of the passers relied heavily
examination. This accounts for 37.02% them should clarify and motivate them on the power of prayers. One of them
national passing rate, one of the highest to be exemplary and upright keepers of said “If you have done everything
in the history of the profession. financial matters. within your control, allow God to
LCCM presented awards of One after another, the ecstatic take over the reins.” An overwhelming
recognition and tokens of appreciation CPAs related true tales of undefined display of gratitude and appreciation
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Solar Net Metering
be converted to electricity for the use
Facility Inaugurated of LCCM. The facility is located on the
ground floor of the La Residencia II
Building, one of the dormitory buildings
inside the campus.
With seven billion people to install solar photo-voltaic net metering
A press conference which was
competing unceasingly for the world’s facility. On September 5, the ceremonial
attended by LCCM administrators,
resources, the Earth’s capacity to generate switch-on of the facility was held at the
representatives of partner and media
sufficient sources of energy has been Mother Consuelo Barceló Theater. The
organizations, and other educational
strained to alarming levels. Fossil fuels get switch-on came on the heels of the feast
institutions followed the ceremonial
scarcer by the minute. Experts say that in day of Our Lady of Consolation which fell
switch-on. Secretary Petilla fielded
40 years or less the world’s oil supply is no on the day before the facility was made
questions from the broadcasters and
longer. Even the biggest oil companies are operational.
journalists from reputable television
scrounging for alternative and renewable Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla
stations and broadsheets. He reiterated the
sources of energy. of the DOE cited LCCM’s proactive
government’s efforts at fulfilling energy
As a corollary, power rates, not stance in finding ways to use renewable
generation capacity and requirements of
only in the Philippines but also anywhere energy sources. He specially singled out
various customers.
in the world, have reached insanely LCCM as one of the very first educational
The reality that a majority of
atrocious heights. Energy saving practices institutions to consider solar energy to
industrial, educational, and domestic
now become an integral part of any generate electricity. He added that the
entities will look into alternative sources
organization, big or small. Philippines needs to follow the same road
of energy is much hoped for. With LCCM
La Consolacion College Manila, to find energy sources other than fossil
at the forefront of this venture, it has
for its part, has looked into alternative fuels.
become the model for other schools and
sources of energy. Through the visionary Mr. Cris Giovanni Chiong, President of
universities to emulate.
leadership of LCCM President Sr. Imelda Trademaster Resources Corporation,
A. Mora, OSA, the institution started thanked the DOE and LCCM for the
using solar energy in 2010. In partnership partnership forged among the three
with a Korean company, LCCM installed organizations. Trademaster Resources will
solar panels to be used in almost all the provide the hardware requirements of the
buildings and facilities in the Mendiola project at no expense to LCCM. Sr. Imee
campus. LCCM is slowly reaping the fruits summarized the commitment of LCCM in
of that singular endeavor. Power rates sustaining renewable sources of energy.
expenses have been reduced significantly. A short visual presentation was presented
It was no surprise then, that LCCM for the audience to have a clearer
signed a Memorandum of Agreement understanding of the net metering facility.
with the Department of Energy (DOE) The facility will store the generated
and Trademasters Resources Corporation power of the solar panels. This will then
October 2014
CPA Board Passers
F. Villanueva, Ann Marjorie P. Villena,
and Kennette B. Viluan.
Vice President for Finance and
Dean of the School of Business and
filled the entire hall as they glorified Creencia, Andre-Karl P. dela Peña,
Accountancy Mrs. Alicia Manabat led
God, honored their parents, praised Donnalyn Janice F. Fabian, Catherine
the administrators and faculty during
teachers and each other. Nary had a G. Gonzales, Queenie Myka B. Loste, ,
the occasion. Present among the faculty
single eye remained dry as expressions Dessa Gracielle B. Luistro, Sherry Ann
and staff were Registrar Lyssander
of thanks overflowed. A. Malsi, Sheila Jeremae G. Mañosca,
Rodan dela Cruz, Mrs. Lilibeth
The new CPAs are Beverly Lorilyn E. Mendiola, Christine Joy A.
Puno, Mr. Giovanni Barbajera, Mrs.
Grace G. Abella, Karen D. Antiquera, Mendoza, Clyde Charlott M. Mendoza,
Evangeline Derpo and Miss Ellery de
Merry Angelique D. BARROZO, Ethel Alvin P. Pason, Alex Benjamin A. Perez,
Leon, the newly-appointed Moderator
Anne L. Bernardino, Geevie Mar A. Sandae Ann G. Ramos, Ma. Ira Loise
of the Junior Philippine Institute of
Bonete, Robert Cedrick C. CALIBUSO, C. Razon, John Christian S. Salvosa,
Accountants which is the official
Aimee Louise P. Capistrano, Merry Marvin Ryan D. Santiago, Ralden Jae
student organization of Accountancy
Jane S. Castañeda, Martin A. Castillo, S. Servitillo, Patrick Tadeo, Miguel
majors at LCCM.
Maria Elena D. Cerda, John Bryan T. Salvador A. Velasquez, Maria Romelyn
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CHOIRMASTER ALLAN PUNO LAUNCHES BOOK
AND CD OF EUCHARISTIC SONGS
Completing his opus in a For his part, composer/
crescendo of joy, love and humility, musician/singer Allan Puno hopes
La Consolacion College Manila’s to encourage the faithful into a more
Choirmaster Mr. Allan Argonza Puno active participation during the Holy
launched his book and CD entitled “ Eucharist. “ I pray you will hear the
The Humble Lamb” last September 17, inaudible echoes that would resound
2014 at the SMX Convention Center, from your heart while singing these
Mall of Asia in Pasay City. songs of praise, worship and glory.
The book and the CD which May you sing these hymns, responses
contain 35 tracks of Mr. Puno’s and prayers to the highest heavens
original compositions for the Roman inside the Church, where God dwells,
Missal have been granted NIHIL reveling in the gifts of time and
OBSTAT and IMPRIMATUR by the leaving away the material world. As
Archdiocese of Manila and endorsed you participate through these songs
by no less than His Eminence Luis during the Eucharistic celebration,
Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle, D.D., LISTEN to our Lord as He speaks
Archbishop of Manila. to you, so that you will experience
In his message to Mr. Puno, another dimension, transcending
Cardinal Tagle said that he “looks from your structured self, soaring,
forward to the day when the Church lifting you in prayer and music”, said
will reverberate with the singing of the Mr. Puno.
congregation at Mass. We already see The CD recording has some
signs towards the fulfillment of this tracks that can be used for meditation
dream, but a portrait of timid, passive and reflection and may even be re-
mass goers is still often seen in our created in gatherings and programs.
Churches especially on Sundays. “The It includes guest recording by the
Humble Lamb” , by Mr. Allan Argonza world renowned Philippine Madrigal
Puno may lead towards changing this Singers with choral arrangements
present scenario.” done by Christopher Borela.
BODY SPEAKS : BODY LANGUAGE AROUND THE WORLD
According to Argyle (1978), these cultures. African . The less eye contact these
humans have more than 700,000 Face. Facial expressions reflect groups have with an individual, the
forms of body language . This article emotions, feelings and attitudes. While more respect they show.
gives a few examples of how body expressing ‘true’ feeling and emotion is Closing eyes. In 1975, former
parts, from head to toes , are used for valued in the West, it is prohibited in Vice-President Walter Mondale
communicating in different parts of the East. The Asians, who are taught to was invited to speak to the Japanese
the world. practice self-control, are often labeled as Diet. He became irritated when he
Head. In most societies, a ‘emotionless’ and of possessing ‘mixed- noticed that more than half of the
nodding head signifies agreements up emotions’. Smiling in the East is not audience closed their eyes. When
or approval. But in some cultures, necessarily a sign of happiness; rather, the talk was over, Mondale snapped
like parts of Greece, Yugoslavia and it signifies ‘yes’, ‘I don’t understand at the U.S. Ambassador, ‘ Why did I
Turkey, a nodding head means ‘no’. In what you said’, or can be a cover-up for bother to come and talk to them? ‘
most Asian countires like Thailand, embarrassment. ‘Why , Sir?’, the ambassador asked.
Cambodia and Vietnam, the head Eyes . While good eye contact ‘They didn’t care to hear what I had to
is where the spirit resides, hence, is praised and expected in the West, it is say; they were sleeping.’ ‘No, Sir.’, the
it is considered sacred. One is not seen as a sign of disrespect and challenge ambassador replied, ‘they closed their
supposed to touch another’s head in in other cultures, including Asian and
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