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PCU Commitment:

Excellent and

Affordable Education

Amid Pandemic

Flexible learning means that the faculty facilitates

learning through various online learning platforms (i.

e, Bluebook, Google Classroom, etc.). Learners are

given a time-frame to access the instructional modules

on these assignments. This learning modality allows

student – learners to study at their own convenience,

time and pace vis-à-vis their limited access to the

internet.

The Information Technology Department’s Director,

Asst. Prof. Mario G. Miranda II posits that “PCU is

offering flexible learning modalities which allow

students to continue their PCU education based on

accessibility and their learning capability; Using

technology in teaching and learning isn’t new to the

University, it has been an integral part of how we

teach and how students learn.”

Lastly, as a compassionate university, PCU continues

to provide the best and most affordable digital and

humanistic education that enable continuous learning

especially during times of crisis. Further, the

University continues to prove itself as an invaluable

partner in promoting 21st century life – long learning.

Amid the tremendous impact of the prevailing

COVID – 19 pandemic to the Philippine’s

educational system, Philippine Christian

University, a CHED Autonomous higher education

institution remains a vanguard to its commitment

of Faith, Character and Service as its core values

by providing excellent/quality 21st century

education while focusing a premium on health,

safety and wellness of its stakeholders i.e.,

students, faculty, personnel and parents.

“The University is very serious of the

current health crisis in the country,

however, this will not stop us to carry on

our responsibility and commitment to the

PCU community following the great

traditions of the United Methodist

Church and United Church of Christ in

the Philippines have set forth “said

Junifen F. Gauuan, Ph.D., President of

the Philippine Christian University in

his message to the academic

community.”

Fact remains that safety and health of the students

are of utmost concern and priority as they continue

their academic journey at PCU which opened

School Year 2020 – 2021 by adapting the flexible

learning modalities in the delivery of quality and

affordable education.

Manila PCU Lions Club Launched The world’s renowned business and civic organization Lions Club International launched the Manila PCU Lions Club

District 301 – A3 in a well-attended ceremony at the newly refurbished Multipurpose Hall of the Philippine Christian

University in its Manila Campus this 3rd day of March 2021.

Leading the much awaited event is University President and Lions Club Charter President Junifen F. Gauuan, PhD who

delivered his inaugural address to an audience whose names are the crème – de la – crème in the business and civic

organizations not only in the Philippines but in other countries. The well attended launching ceremony saw the likes of

Lion Ramon Wong, President, Manila Divisoria Lions Club, Lion Edward Hong, Bishop Emergencio D. Padillo, Chairman of Board of Trustees (PCU), CS Lion Maria Luisa San Juan, DG. Paulina Tan, MJF, guest of honor

and speaker, Lion Margie DG Dela Cruz, PhD, PCU’s Director for External Affairs, FVDG Daniel Ching,

2PMJF, PDG Henry Junior Tiu, PMJF, Lion Junifen F. Gauuan, Ph.D., CC/PDG Dr. Elisa Valdez, PMJF, PDG

Lolita Corpuz, PMJF. Closing the ceremony is Lion Adonis A. Andilab, Ph.D., the University’s Doctoral Program Chairperson.

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FILM AWARDS Best Film

WINNER:John Denver Trending (Cinemalaya) Best Actress

WINNER:Ms. Judy Ann Santos - Agoncillo (Mindanao) Best Actor

WINNER(s):Allen Dizon (Mindanao) Jansen Magpusao (John Denver Trending) Best Supporting Actress

WINNER: Dimples Romana (Persons of Interest) Best Supporting Actor

WINNER: Joross Gamboa (Hello, Love, Goodbye) Best Director

WINNER:Arden Rod Condez (John Denver Trending) Best Cinematography

WINNER: Joshua Reyes (Alpha: The Right to Kill) Best Editing

WINNER: Benjo Ferrer III (John Denver Trending) Best Story

WINNER: Arden Rod Condez (John Denver Trending) Best Screenplay

WINNER: Arden Rod Condez (John Denver Trending) Best Music

WINNER: Diwa de Leon (Alpha: The Right to Kill)

PCU Hosts the 18th Gawad TANGLAW

para sa Sining at Kultura

TELEVISION AWARDS 1. Best Station

WINNER: ABS-CBN 2 2. Best News Program

WINNER: TV Patrol 3. Best News Presenter

WINNER: Christian Esguerra, Matters of Fact (ANC 27) 4. Best Drama Anthology

WINNER: Maala-ala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN 2) 5. Best Actor in a Single Performance

WINNER: Allen Dizon, Magpakailanman: “Kailan Naging Ama ang Isang Babae” (The Roxanne D’ Sales Epic Story) (GMA 7) 6. Best Actress in a Single Performance

WINNER: Ms. Irma Adlawan Maala-ala Mo Kaya: “Passport” (ABS-CBN 2)

7. Best TV Documentary

WINNER: i-Witness: Ako si Patient 2828 – Howie Severino (GMA 7) Heroes in the Hot Zone – Raffy Bosano (ABS-CBN 2) 8. Best Sports Program

WINNER: Game Time (ANC 27) Sports U (ANC 27)

9. Best Sports Program Host

WINNER: Dyan Castillejo (ANC 27) Migs Bustos (ANC 27) 10. Best Drama Series (TV)

WINNER: Pamilya Ko (ABS-CBN 2)

11. Best Public Affairs

WINNER:Beyond Politics (ANC 27) 12. Best Variety Show

WINNER:ASAP Natin ito! (ABS-CBN 2) 13. Best Talk Show Host (s)

WINNER:Boy Abunda, Tonight with Boy Abunda (ABS-CBN 2) Martin Nievera, LSS: The Martin Nievera Show (ANC 27) 14. Best Travel Show and Host

WINNER:Pia’s Postcards (METRO CHANNEL) Pia Wurtsbach, Pia’s Postcards 15. Best Lifestyle Show and Host

WINNER: Cityscape (ANC 27) Mari Lozano, Cityscape 16. Best Actor in a Drama Series

WINNER: Arjo Atayde The General’s Daughter, (ABS-CBN 2) 17. Best Actress in a Drama Series

WINNER: Ms. Maricel Soriano Ms. Eula Valdes Ms. Janice de Belen Ms. Angel Locsin The General’s Daughter, (ABS-CBN 2)

This year’s 18th Gawad TANGLAW para sa Sining at Kultura was held at the University Auditorium last

December 5, 2021 with the administrators and faculty as presentors. Winners were duly notified of their awards

since the ceremony was taped via FB Live. Congratulations were sent by PCU President Junifen F. Gauuan,

Ph.D. whose support to arts and culture is without question. Others like VPAA Kathleen Rose L. Guimbatan,

Dr. Margie DG. Dela Cruz, Dr. Russwell Gariando, Dr. Adonis A. Andilab, Dr. Hannah O. Lopez, Dr. Vida D.

Jimenez, Assoc. Prof. Mario G. Miranda, Ms. Rodina B. Autencio, MAEd, Dr. Jeffrey Perida, Mr. Angelito J.

Alfonso, MAEd, Dr. Putli Martha Beata F. Ijiran, Ms. Criselda A. Regencia, MAEd, Mr. Raul Cacho, CPA, Ms.

Milagros C. Acebedo, and Mrs. Cristina D. Padillo presented the awards/citations.

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“Promoting a research culture – one of the main goals of the

University, a responsibility that is shared among the members of

the academic community” emphasized Vice President for

Academic Affairs, Dr. Kathleen Rose L. Guimbatan when she

met the Council of Deans and the new Director for Research and

Publications, Dr. Jaime Gutierrez – Ang last August 26, 2020 in

a round table discussion on the status of research in the

University.

Further, she posited that “for a University to be really recognized

as one, it must perform its three basic thrusts: to teach, to conduct

community service and to produce new knowledge through

research. “Through the years, PCU has recognized the value of

research and the administration has made it a priority, various

strategies have been explored in order to encourage faculty and

students to do research.

Some colleges and universities have reached a level of

competence and maturity in conducting research and PCU for that

matter has set its sight on achieving similar goals which the new

Director for Research promised to deliver as he presented the

University Research Agenda and Research Roadmap (2020 -

2024).

Attendees to this round table discussion include Dean

Carmencita M. Dueñas, Ed.D. (CASSW), Dean Jill A.

Valderama, Ed.D. CEDAP/GSED, Engr. Mardonio M.

Agustin, Jr., Mit (CEIT), Dean CRISELDA A. REGENCIA,

MAEd (CHT) and Dean Narciso Immanuel C. Managuelod,

DBA (CBAA)/GSBM).

Quote

“I believe that educational

institutions are the prime movers

in the arena of art appreciation.”

- Jaime Gutierrez – Ang Chair and President Emeritus, Gawad TANGLAW

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PCU

INKS MOA 2020-2021

Research Culture in the

Academe: A Challenge

True to its vision and mission of leading PCU to its greater heights, Dr. Junifen

F. Gauuan, President of Philippine Christian University led academic officials

and leaders of different industries in the signing of ten (10) Memoranda of

Agreement to offer the best and most affordable quality higher education to the

university’s stakeholders in their quest for academic excellence.

Highlights of the signing of MOA capture the continuous academic services of

the University.

University Research Ethics Review Primer Off the Press

The University's first Research Ethics Review Primer was released last January 20, 2021 by the Office for Research and

Publications under the directorship of Dr. Jaime Gutierrez-Ang. The primer is a legal document that enumerates the

policies and guidelines and serves as a Code of Ethics among researchers and scholars of Philippine Christian University.

The Primer symbolizes “the commitment of the university to the highest standards of ethical research according to Dr.

Junifen F. Gauuan in his endorsement of the Primer to the academic community.

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Philippine Christian University – Multipurpose Hall, March 3, 2021

MANILA PCU LIONS CLUB

Oath-Taking

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1st Row (left to right): Dr. Adonis Andilab, Mr. Jetro Cababan, Dr. Junifen Gauuan, Dr. Margie Dela Cruz, Dr. Vida Jimenez, Ms. Joannah Rosales, Mr. Jeffrey

Perida, Ms. Susana Zantua. 2nd Row (left to right): Dr. Joselito Dela Cruz, Dr. Emmanuel Managuelod, Ms. Anna Karissa, Aviso, Prof. Francis Christie Arnado, Dr.

Jeanet Parreño, Dr. Erwin Zabala, Mr. Ariel Pineda, Dr. Roberto Celebre, Dr. Estrellita Bautista, Mr. Mario Miranda, Ms. Milagros Acebedo, Ms. Glenda Cerbas,

Prof. Sandra Navarro, Dr. Putli Martha Ijiran, Dr. Russwell Gariando. Inducting Officer: DG Paulina Tan, MJH

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