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Vol. 3 No. 11January 16-31, 2015

Dr. Padojinog named 4th University PresidentThe UA&P Board of Trustees (BOT) recently

announced the appointment of Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog as the fourth president of the University of Asia and the Pacific. He will succeed Dr. Jose Maria Mariano as President in June this year.

Dr. Padojinog has been the Dean of the School of Management (SMN) since 2011. He held key positions in the Faculty of Sciences and Technology and the School of Economics before joining SMN in 2009 as Vice Dean. He earned his Doctor of Business Administration degree from De La Salle University and his Master of Science in Industrial Economics from the Center for Research and Communication (CRC). He has a bachelors degree in economics and management from the University of the Philippines Visayas.

In a statement, the BOT said: In selecting the next University President, we were guided by the aim of identifying someone who will build on the achievements and gains of his pre-decessor. We know that Dr. Padojinog is that person. We are confident that we have chosen someone who will be able to lead UA&P at this time of growth and progress in many fronts as well as new challenges.

Dr. Padojinog has a solid reputation as an industrial economist and strategic manage-ment expert. He has worked as business strat-egy consultant and policy adviser of various private corporations, local government units, national government agencies, companies and industries. In the last four years, he has been deeply involved in the International Faculty

of SMNs Advanced Management Program in cooperation with IESE Business School, Barcelona, Spain.

Moreover, the President-des-ignate has a proven track record as a leader who works well within an environ-ment of collaboration and unity of purpose. He is highly regarded and much admired in the University, which he has served since 1989 as a graduate staff member in CRC. He is 47 years old and is married to Prima Rosa Nenita Solas.

They have a 13-year-old daughter, Regina Ma-ria.

The BOT thanked Dr. Mariano for his vi-sion and his generous and loyal service. Under the leadership of Dr. Mariano, two new schools were established in UA&P: the School of Scienc-es and Engineering and the School of Law and Governance. During his term, UA&P has also moved significantly closer to the attainment of autonomous status from CHED and Level 4 accreditation from PACUCOA. He established important linkages with foreign embassies which enabled the University to forge partner-

ships with universities abroad and carry out joint projects. He was the driving force behind several partnerships resulting in substantial endowments and notable joint programs with business corporations.

The Board also credited Dr. Mariano for successfully reintegrating the Center for Research and Communication with UA&P and strengthening the system of collegial gover-nance throughout the Universi-ty. At the request of the Board, he has agreed to continue serv-

ing UA&P in the areas of internationalization and research.

The investiture of the fourth President of UA&P will coincide with the University Open-ing Rites, an annual gathering which marks the beginning of the new school year.

Incoming President Dr. Winston Padojinog (top) and current President Dr. Jose Maria Mariano

UA&P community pays respects to fallen policemen

Students, faculty and staff pause for a minute of silence for the 44 policemen killed during the Mamasapano clash in Maguindanao. A gong was sounded for each of the deaths reported. (Photo appeared in The Manila Times on January 25.)

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Vol. 3 No. 11UA&P News Page January 16-31, 2015

The UA&P News Page is published fortnightly by the Corporate Communications Office. It is an official publication issued to inform the UA&P community of recent news and official issuances. All articles are coursed through the editors desk. Carlo Cabrera, Editor; Liza Alvarado, Lorenze Visco, Kathleen Reodique Writers; Carlo Cabrera, Layout, Design and Photography; Boots Ruelos, Adviser. For any feedback, write to cco@uap.asia or call 637-0912 to 26 local 301/342.

The inaugural report of the UA&P Programme for Work and Fam-ily Integration, entitled Flexing the Boundary between Work and Family, is featured in the latest issue of the MBC Re-search Report, a publication of the Makati Business Club (MBC).

The research, done by Dr. Maria Victoria Caparas, associate professor of the School of Management, presents the conclu-sions of the study on family-responsible poli-cies and practices in the Philippines and their outcomes on individuals and organizations. Using the IESE Family Responsible Employer Index (IFREI) crafted by the International Cen-ter for Work and the Family of the IESE Busi-ness School (Spain), Dr. Caparas demonstrated that an effective combination of work-family integration policies, supervisors support, and a corporate culture favorable to corporate fam-ily responsibility leads to a better employee well-being, higher satisfaction with work-family balance, more positive spillover from work to non-work domains, fewer turnover intentions, and greater perception of organiza-tional support.

The insights incorporated into the re-port indeed present valid arguments for in-stitutionalizing family-responsible practices and policies in the Philippines, especially in todays times of rapid economic growth and, consequently, increasing demands on the Fili-pino workforce, said Peter Angelo Perfecto, Executive Director of MBC, in his letter to Dr. Caparas.

The Makati Business Club is a private non-stock, non-profit business association composed of the largest and most dynamic cor-porations in the Philippines represented by its senior executives. The complete report, which includes case studies and other anecdotes on corporate family responsibility initiatives, can be found at http://www.ifrei.asia/publications. For comments, send an email to victoria.capa-ras@uap.asia or visit aviccaparas.com.

Last January 30, the entire UA&P commu-nity came together in the spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship to compete in the 2nd UNI-TAS Games at the Parking and Sports Building. Students, faculty, staff and service personnel were divided into six teams with the following emerging as the winners:

ChampionBlue Team (SMN, ICT and CRC)Trophy, Php8000 cash prize and certificate

1st Runner-UpYellow Team (SSE, DEV, CSR and HRM)Php6000 cash prize and certificate

2nd Runner-Up Orange Team (ADM, LIB, SEC, CCO and PIA)Php4000 cash prize and certificate

3rd Runner-Up Green Team (EO, FMR, OAA, CSA, SED and SLG)Php3000 cash prize and certificate

4th Runner-Up Red Team (CAS)Php2000 cash prize and certificate

5th Runner-UpPurple Team (AFM, REG, QAO, SCM and CHAP)Php1000 cash prize and certificate

New to this years UNITAS Games were three special awards:

Most Fired Up (Best in Team Spirit)Green TeamPhp1000 cash prize

Unitas in Attendance (Best in Attendance)Yellow Team Php1000 cash prize

Unitas in Sportsmanship Purple Team Php1000 cash prize

The UNITAS Games is a University-wide institutional event organized by the Center for Student Affairs (CSA) and the Human Resource Management (HRM) unit and spearheaded by student volunteers of the University Student Government. It highlights and fosters synergy and harmony among the members of the Uni-versity community.

UA&P unites for 2nd UNITAS Games

Faculty research published by Makati

Business Club

27th Faculty ColloquiumDanielle Calantuan-Mejos (pictured) shares her learnings from the recent Seminar-Workshop on K-12, Senior High School Academic Track Updates, and Pedagogy in a co-presentation with Dean Edward Mejos during the 27th Faculty Colloquium. Dr. Corazon Toralba also presented her paper entitled Economic Inequality and World Justice in Liberal Education, which she delivered during the World Cultural Development Forum at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, USA. Moreal Camba presented Ang Sining ng Tugma at Sukat sa Panu-laang Tagalog: Isang Pahapyaw na Pagbabalik-Tanaw sa Sinaunang Pagtula, a paper she delivered at UA&P during Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa 2014. Photo by Girlie Caedo.

A more detailed version of select stories is available at news.uap.asia.