UE still ranks number 1 in dentistry

The University of the East continued its number one (1) billing in Dentistry as the UE College of Dentistry obtained a 93 per cent passing mark, the highest among dental schools nationwide, as shown in the 2008 May-June Dentist Licensure Examination results released recently by the Professional Regulations Commission.

In the latest licensure examination, UE was classified among schools with 26-99 examinees. Sixty-two UE graduates passed; three passers in the top ten, out of the 67 examinees the UE College of Dentistry fielded, where they underwent three-day theoretical and two-day practical examinations.

UE’s three topnotchers are: Mikael Querol C. Nisce, second place (83.91 per cent); Charlston E. Uy, sixth place (82.70 per cent); and Joanna Marie Nicole M. Porter, seventh place (82.66 per cent). Uy graduated Cum Laude and received the College Distinguished Award during the UE’s 2008 Year-end Commencement Exercises.

According to UE College of Dentistry Dean Brenda S. Dey, this latest feat of the UE graduates is an all-time high passing percentage, achieving more than 90 per cent for the third time and sustaining a passing average of 84 per cent over the years.
The traditional testimonial dinner in honor of UE’s topnotchers, successful examinees and the faculty of instructions will be at the Kachina Room, Century Park Hotel on Tuesday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m., after their oath-taking ceremonies.

For more information and for inquiries, contact the UE College of Dentistry, Dean’s Office, tel. 735-5471 to 82 loc. 327; or log on to www.ue.edu.ph.

Updates on the Licensure Examination for Guidance Counselors

Photo shows Dr. Rosa Maria I. Llanes, President, Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association, Inc. and Professional Regulation Commission consultant, speaking before an audience of 142 elementary and high school guidance counselors at the free Symposium on “Updates on the Licensure Examination for Guidance Counselors” at the UE Conference Hall, April 18. Dr. Llanes updated the audience and clarified points regarding the upcoming first ever Guidance Counselors’ Licensure Examination on August 21-22. Dr. Llanes and UE’s Guidance Coordinator Ma. Leonila Vitug-Urrea are among the 154 first registered guidance counselors in the country under Rule III, Section 14, RA 9258, the 2004 Guidance and Counseling Act. On its second year of conduct, the symposium is a joint undertaking of the UE Guidance Offices and the UE Marketing Department, aimed to prepare guidance counselors for the licensure examination. Former PRC Chairperson and currently UE Manila Chancellor Antonieta F. Ibe gave the opening remarks while UE Marketing Dept. Executive Director Jesus T. Tanchanco Sr. presented the tokens of appreciation to Dr. Llanes and delivered the closing remarks.

UE Tan Yan Kee Opening

he UE Tan Yan Kee Garden formally opened and blessed today, February 7, 2008. Honorary Chairman, Dr. Lucio C. Tan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dr. P.O. Domingo, PAL Chairman, Mr. Jaime Bautista, President and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Ester Garcia and Executive Vice President, Mrs. Carmelita G. Mateo and other members of the Board of Trustees including UE officials led the ceremonies which showcased the traditional Chinese dragon dance and “angpao” offering.

UE Accounting Lecture to Feature International Accounting Guru as Inaugural Speaker

The University of the East in cooperation with the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), will launch the UE Accounting Lecture Series on January 23, 2008, Wednesday, 2 p.m., at the UE Theatre, UE Manila.

Dr. Washington SyCip, founder of SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV & Co.) and Chairman of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), will be the Lecture Series’ inaugural Speaker as well as Guest of Honor.

Acknowledged internationally as an Accounting guru, Dr. SyCip founded SGV & Co. in 1946. To date, the SGV Group has established branches all over the Philippines and is a member firm of Ernst & Young.

A Board Member of the Tan Yan Kee Foundation Inc., Dr. SyCip has been the AIM Chairman since its inception in 1968 until the present. The 1992 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for International Understanding and a PICPA Accountancy Hall of Famer since 1980, Dr. SyCip is also the third President of the International Federation of Accountants, the only Filipino-born professional to head the Federation.

He is a board member of companies worldwide and a well-known adviser on the Philippine economy. The firms he helped organize in Southeast Asia now plays a leading role in their respective countries in developing an Accounting profession with international standards.

A pioneer UE Accounting professor in the 1950s, Dr. SyCip’s lecture at UE marks a homecoming of sorts.

UE, since the 1950s, is widely recognized for its College of Business Administration, especially in Accountancy, with numerous graduates successful in Accountancy and related professions here and abroad.

For details on the UE Accounting Lecture Series, please call up Jocelyn at 735-5471 local 433 or 439, or telefax no. 735-8559, or email jocelyn@ue.edu.ph.

UE’s 2007-08 Yearend Commencement Ceremonies, Baccalaureate Rites set

The University of the East (UE) is pleased to announce the holding of its Baccaluareate rites and yearend 2007-08 commencement ceremonies, with distinguished UE alumni as guest speakers.

The commencement ceremonies, dates and venues are as follows: Graduate School, Colleges of Law and Dentistry - UE Theater, Manila Campus, Wednesday, April 16,3 p.m.; UE Manila – Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Studies and Systems, Education, and Engineering - Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Plenary Hall, Thursday, April 17, 9 a.m.; UE Caloocan – Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering and Fine Arts - PICC Plenary Hall, on Thursday, April 17, 2 p.m.

The commencement guest speakers are: accomplished lawyer and currently, Commissioner, Commission on Human Rights Wilhelm D. Soriano, UE LlB 1978, on April 16, 3 p.m.; noted business executive, globally sought-after speaker and lecturer, author of three internationally-published accounting books, presently, International Financial Reporting Standards Council Chairman Carlos R. Alindada, UE BBA 1954, on April 17, 9 a.m.; and advertising’s fiber optic innovator, international award-winning photographer, and the President & General Manager of Mouver Ads Inc., Edgar B. Arcilla, BFA 1972, on April 17, 2 p.m.

As of press time, more than 800 candidates for graduation from UE Manila campus and over 400 from UE Caloocan campus are expected to participate in the 60th UE Manila Commencement Exercises and the 30th UE Caloocan Commencement Exercises, respectively.

Leading these yearend graduation candidates is Richardson E. Navor, UE Caloocan BS Accountancy, magna cum laude, and a consistent UE-Tan Yan Kee Foundation Inc. scholar. He will be the recipient of the Outstanding Graduate Award, the Leadership Award for Men and the College Distinguished Graduate Award. Andrea Rica T. Roxas, UE Manila BSBA Marketing Management, will receive the Leadership Award for Women.

Rounding up the College Distinguished Graduate Awardees are: UE Manila – Alvin T. Go, cum laude (Arts and Sciences); Joseph Ian C. Asuncion, magna cum laude (Business Administration); Lhiza M. dela Torre, summa cum laude (Computer Studies and Systems); Michelle Marie T. Arcilla, cum laude (Education); and Charlston E. Uy, cum laude (Dentistry); UE Caloocan – Venus B. Bucud, cum laude (Arts and Sciences); Nioro G. Furiscal, cum laude (Engineering); and James Patrick P. Trinidad, magna cum laude (Fine Arts).

Prior to these commencement ceremonies, Baccalaureate Rites will be conducted as follows: UE Manila candidates – UE Conference Hall, Tuesday, April 15, 4 p.m.; UE Caloocan candidates - Open Field, Wednesday, April 16, 4 p.m. The commencement program booklets and tickets will be distributed to the candidates at their respective colleges, immediately after the Baccalaureate Mass.

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