19 JUNE 2006. VOLUME 38. NUMBER 3. 8 PAGES

2401 (twen´te for´,o, wun) is a landmark number along Taft Avenue. It is the location ID of De La SalleUniversity-Manila, home to outstanding faculty and students, and birthplace of luminaries in business,public service, education, the arts, and science. And 2401 is now the name of the official newsletter ofDLSU-Manila, featuring developments and stories of interest about the University.

2UpcomingThe Museumevents

3DLSU PresspublishesCasaje’s prize-winning plays

4Field Notes:Why planting trees isnot the same assetting up a forestBy Dr. Wilfredo Licuanan

This section highlights Lasallian educators with outstandingresearch projects. Experts in their respective fields, they share theirnew ideas and learning in national and international discussions onvarious areas.

Global Resource

Upcoming activitiesI. Artist’s Talk: The National Artist Napoleon AbuevaJune 21 (Wednesday), 1-2:30 p.m.Meet Napoleon Abueva, National Artist for Sculpture (1976),and listen to his sharing about his life as an artist–hisinspirations, struggles, and success.

II. A Lecture on EKPHRASIS by Dr. Marjorie EvascoJuly 26, 2006 (Wednesday), 1-2:30 p.m.Learn Ekphrasis, the verbal expression of visual representa-tion. Explore the world of visual arts and see how it can beyour infinite source of inspiration in writing.

SCIENCEDr. Robert Roleda, Physics Department associate professor,presented the paper “Grassmannian Grand Unified Theories”during his research visit in Osaka University from April 1to June30.

Dr. Florencia Claveria, Biology Department full professor,shared her paper “Status of Studies on Waterborne and Water-related Parasitic Infections in the Philippines” at the 15th

European SOVE Meeting from April 9 to 15 in Serres, Greece.

LIBERAL ARTSDr. Alfredo Robles Jr., full professor of the InternationalStudies Department, gave a series of lectures on “The PoliticalEconomy of Asia-Europe Relations” at the Asia-Europe Instituteof the University of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on March 20-30.

Judy Freya Sibayan, assistant professor of the Department ofCommunication, attended the National Review of Live ArtFestival of Multi-disciplinary Arts by New Moves UK andperformed three artworks from February 6-13 in Glasgow,Scotland, UK.

Dr. Madelene Sta. Maria, associate professor of thePsychology Department, presented the paper “Pathways of Riskand Opportunities among Street Youth in India, Indonesia, thePhilippines, and South Africa” during the Research ProjectMeeting in Tshwane (Pretoria), South Africa on February 13-17.

Mga Premyadong Dula, a collectionof Lito Casaje’s award-winning playspublished by DLSU Press, was launchedon June 6 at the Main Theater Lobby ofthe Cultural Center of the Philippines.

The book features Casaje’s fivecontemporary plays, “Juan dela Cruz, NewYork City,” “Editoryal,” “Separasyon,”“Matrimonyal,” and “Padre de Familia.”The plays, except for “Matrimonyal,” havebeen staged previously.

Characterized by fast-paced sequenceof events, realistic dialogue, unclutteredsetting, and credible characters, thesedramas explore human relations as well asconflicts triggered by betrayal, love,

DLSU Press publishesCasaje’s prize-winning plays

separation, hubris, and loss of reputationand dignity.

Lito Casaje, a Palanca award-winningplaywright, was recognized as a LocalFellow for Drama by the UP CreativeWriting Center in Diliman in 1991-1992.He is the president and artistic director ofDramatis Personae, an alternative theatergroup founded in 1989. He is a knowndirector and actor both on stage and ontelevision, script/screenwriter,photographer, videographer, and directorof Batang Pro (1999) of Golden HarvestFilms of Regal Productions.

He is professor and chair ofProduction Design, School of Design and

Arts, De La Salle-College of SaintBenilde; professor and chair of theDepartment of Language and MassCommunication, and director ofPerforming Arts at La ConsolacionCollege-Manila; guest lecturer at theEnglish Department, College of Arts andSciences, Holy Angel University (AngelesCity); professor at the Department of MassCommunication, Institute of Arts andSciences, San Sebastian College-Manila;and professor at Thames InternationalBusiness School (Eastwood, Libis).

During the launching, theater, movie,and television actors did a dramatic readingof selected excerpts from the plays.

Why planting trees isnot the same as settingup a forest

The law ofunintendedenvironmentalconsequences:

By Dr. Wilfredo Licuanan

The history of the environmental movement in the

Philippines is rife with examples of good intentions,

limited understanding, and often severe, unintended

consequences (Jared Diamond’s latest book “Col-

lapse” shows this is by no means a Philippine problem

only). This generalization applies to efforts aimed at

conserving and ensuring sustainable use of marine

resources.

FIELD NOTES. What in the world is going on? We ask our faculty members to make sense of what we need to know, understand, and reflect upon.They agree to share insights and observations about their respective fields or special interests. Field Notes serves as a window to different worldswhere we all belong.

FFor example, artificial reefs made of bamboo, used tires andvehicles, or concrete were deployed all over the country in the1970s and 1980s in an effort to introduce more habitats for fishand improve fish catch.

However, most deployments were so poorly planned that theartificial reefs ended up being too deep, or being dropped on anddamaging the natural reefs, or poisoning the sea with the chemi-cals leaching from the tires, paints and lubricants from the usedvehicles and ships used to make these artificial reefs. Evenconcrete, if not made of the right mix, can remain toxic to marinelife for years. Further, artificial reefs, if deployed too close tonatural reefs, can actually help make the latter easier to bedepleted of fish. One reason for this is that it is typically easier toentangle fishing nets in natural reefs than artificial reefs and thusfish roaming around artificial reefs are more likely to be caught.

IBiology Department Chair Dr. Wilfredo Licuanan is the deputy director of the Br. Alfred Shields FSC Marine Station. A coraltaxonomist, he has extensive experience in survey and monitoring of coral reef communities. He is also chief scientist and project leaderto several international and local marine life conservation projects.

Another example is pa-aling, a fishing method designed toreplace muro-ami because of the damage the latter inflicts oncorals. Just in case you didn’t see the Cesar Montano movie ofthe same name, or too young to remember this practice, muro-ami involves several swimmers (mostly kids) using sticks andropes with rocks at one end to probe and pound the reef so thatfishes are driven into an encircling net. Pa-aling is less destruc-tive to the reef because weighed hoses (connected to compres-sors) are used to make a moving curtain of bubbles which isused to drive the fish into a waiting net. Some whales also usecurtains of exhaled bubbles to drive schools of fish to swimcloser into an easily ingested ball (the original fish balls).Anyway, subsequent studies have shown that even though pa-aling is less damaging to the reef bottom, it is so efficient thateven many damselfishes that are not typically targeted byfishers are depleted by the operation–leaving the reef fishless.

Another, albeit more limited intervention are the attemptsto transplant corals to damaged reefs in the hope of speeding upthe latter’s recovery. Although some local scientists are in theforefront of developing the scientific bases for such reefrestoration efforts, the technology is not yet mature, andknowledge of the idiosyncrasies of common local speciesremains limited. Hence such intervention will more likely lead

to two, instead of one damaged reef–the original damaged reefand the reef where the transplants are sourced.

Sadly, the mistakes just described continue to be made.Even DLSU was not spared from the “law of unintendedenvironmental consequences”. About a decade ago, theuniversity’s Marine Biological Station (now the Alfred ShieldsFSC Marine Station) initiated a mangrove reforestation projectalong the coast of Talim Bay, Lian, Batangas. Mangrove trees,by the way, are salt tolerant plants that grow along our coastsand estuaries, and serve as natural sewage treatment facilities,fish and invertebrate nursing grounds, and natural buffersagainst tsunamis and storm surges. With advice from theDepartment of the Environment and Natural Resources, we gotstudents and local residents to plant Rhizophora (“bakhaw”)trees. Local scientists (and eventually DENR- I hope) nowknow we cannot repair our depleted mangrove areas withsingle- species monocultures where diverse, multi-speciesstands (or seagrass) used to be, and that Rhizopora is rarely thebest species to plant because it is not very wave-resistant asother species like those of Sonneratia (“pagatpat”) andAvicennia (“piapi”). And most importantly, you shouldn’t beintroducing species that didn’t grow there before.

I am not arguing for inaction until further studies are done.I argue that the interventions should be implemented in afashion that we learn from them. I argue that these interven-tions should be well-controlled, replicated studies, done inphases so that adjustments are possible, and with monitoring ofimpacts and costs to give us bases for the adjustments. This iswhat is referred to as adaptive management.

Is the unintended environmental consequences law really alaw with no exceptions? Does the introduction of marineprotected areas (a.k.a fish sanctuaries) have unintended conse-quences too? Well if they are too small, or put in the wrongplaces, and are not monitored properly, they can lead to oneintended consequence that may be the most serious of all–theloss of the credibility of the scientists in the local communitieswe are trying to help. And that would definitely have seriousenvironmental implications.

To those involved in DLSU-Manila’s effort to plant amillion trees, please take note.

I am not arguing forinaction until further studies

are done. I argue that theinterventions should be

implemented in a fashionthat we learn from them.

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Organized with the NationalInstitute for Policy Studies, theconference is part of the joint meetingof the Council of Asian Liberals andDemocrats (CALD), Alliance ofLiberals and Democrats for Europe(ALDE), and Liberal International. Itwill be held from June 21 to 24 inManila, Cavite, and Tagaytay.

The convention will beparticipated by five incumbentministers, one former prime minister, aformer chief minister and more thantwo dozen members of parliament,members of the European parliamentand senators from Asia, Europe, andAfrica.

During the conference, politicalleaders from around the globe willstate their positions on terrorism,which has been highlighted since the9/11 incident. The Philippines isconsidered as one of the mostvulnerable targets of terrorist acts inthe Asian region.

The welcome remarks during theconference will be given by DLSU-Manila President Br. Armin LuistroFSC and CALD Secretary GeneralHon. Dr. J.R. Nereus Acosta MP. Thespeakers will be Hon. Dr. Yoo Jay

World leaders to converge inLa Salle confab on terrorismMore than 100 government leaders of nearly 30 countries will convergeat De La Salle University-Manila during the University’s internationalacademic conference on “Liberal Perspectives on Terrorism and CivilLiberties” on June 23 at the Don Enrique Yuchengco Hall.

Kun, MP from the National Assemblyof Korea and Hon. Graham Watson,MEP of he European Parliament. Dr.Rajiva Wijesinha from Sri-Lanka andDr. Renato de Castro, InternationalStudies Department associateprofessor will serve as reactors.Political Science Department ChairDr. Julio Teehankee will be theconference moderator.

Founded in Bangkok, Thailand in1993, CALD is an organization of liberaland democratic political parties withmembers and observers from Burma,Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia,Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines,Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka,Taiwan, and Thailand. CALDholds international conferences,workshops and missions in orderto give solutions to pressingproblems in Asia.

Meanwhile, the LiberalInternational is the worldfederation of liberal andprogressive democraticpolitical parties. Founded in1947, this London-basedorganization has members in 86member parties, organizations,and partners worldwide.

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Out of the 1,262 candidates forgraduation for the first term of SY 2006-2007, nine students have been selected bythe Honors and Awards Committee toreceive the Graduation Special Awards.Each showed excellent performances inboth academics and extra-curricularactivities.

Star Scholar Ramon Felipe Rubio(BSMS IE) leads the roster of awardeeswith two honors, the Student Leadershipand the Community Development Awards.

Other Student Leadership Awardrecipients are Kiran Budhrani (CS-IST),Margiorico Salaveria (CS-IST), MarieGoldilyn Uy (PSM-MMG), and ChristinaMarie Young (BS-ECED). This award isgiven to students who have ably balanced

UniversityhonorsoutstandingLasallians ingraduation rites

their academic studies with studentactivities.

Meanwhile, two other studentsreceived the Community DevelopmentAward. They are former Student Councilleaders Gregorio Mercado Jr. (AE-MFI),DLSU Gawad Kalinga Project chair, andArmy Padilla (AE BMG), Student Councilchair. The award recognizes outstandingcivic-minded students who have contrib-uted to the upliftment of their fellowFilipino through their tireless and selflessservice.

During the graduation ceremony theUniversity also gave out the AthleticsAward to two student athletes. They areJanet Jill Uy (BSMS IE) and AntonioJesus Veloira Jr. (AB PHM).

De La Salle University-Manila recognized its out-standing graduates during the 146th CommencementExercises at the Plenary Hall of the PhilippineInternational Convention Center on June 17.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDEES. (Fromleft) Margiorico Salaveria, Kiran Budhrani, MarieGoldilyn Uy, Christina Marie Young, and RamonFelipe Rubio.

19 JUNE 2006. VOLUME 38. NUMBER 3.

De La Salle University, Inc.List of Administrators - School Year 2006-2007Br. Armin A. Luistro FSCPresident, DLSU-Manila

Dr. Carmelita I. QuebengcoExecutive Vice President

Office of the Executive Vice PresidentExecutive Vice President Dr. Carmelita I. QuebengcoVice President for Academics and Research Dr. Julius B. MaridableVice President for Development Mr. Jose M. Kalaw, Jr.Assistant Vice President for Campus Services Mr. Enrico J. CorderoAssistant Vice President for Campus Development Engr. Aurellano O. De La Cruz, Jr.Controller Mr. Francisco C. Dela Cruz, Jr.Director, Center for Educational Multimedia Dr. Miguel Q. RapatanDirector, Human Resources Development Office Atty. Enrico Antonio M. LusicaDirector, External Linkages Office Mr. Benison Y. CuDirector, Information Technology Center Mr. Brian O. CoDean, Student Affairs Mr. Voltaire M. MistadesExecutive Director, Marketing Communication Office Mr. Jose Mari S. MagpayoDirector for Operations, Marketing Communication Office Mr. Johannes Leo D. BadilloCurator, The Museum Ms. Rizalina D. BuncabLegal Counsel Atty. Virginia M. Diaz (Terms 1 & 2)

Office of the Vice President for Academics and ResearchVice President for Academics and Research Dr. Julius B. MaridableAssistant Vice President for Academic Services Ms. Agnes G. YuhicoDean, College of Business & Economics Dr. Myrna S. AustriaVice Dean, College of Business & Economics Mr. Rene B. HapitanDean, College of Computer Studies Dr. Caslon L. ChuaVice Dean, College of Computer Studies Ms. Kai Shan L. FernandezDean, College of Education Dr. Barbara Wong-FernandezVice Dean, College of Education Dr. Remedios Z. MicianoDean, College of Engineering Dr. Pag-asa D. GaspilloVice Dean, College of Engineering Mr. Efren G. Dela CruzDean, College of Liberal Arts Dr. Antonio P. ContrerasVice Dean, College of Liberal Arts Dr. Teresita F. FortunatoDean, College of Science Dr. Gerardo C. JanairoVice Dean, College of Science Mr. Emmanuel V. GarciaDirector, University Research Coordination Office Dr. Luis F. RazonDirector, CHED Zonal Research Center Dr. Madelene A. Sta. MariaExecutive Director, Angelo King Institute of Economic and Business Studies Dr. Ponciano S. Intal, Jr.Director, La Salle Institute of Governance Dr. Eric Vincent C. Batalla

Office of the Assistant Vice President for Academic ServicesAVP for Academic Services Ms. Agnes G. YuhicoDirector, College Admissions Office Ms. Melisse V. del RosarioCoordinator, College Admissions Office Ms. Maria Paz Isabel G. TrinidadDirector, Graduate Admissions Office Ms. Monina E. Banaynal (Term 1)Director, Institutional Testing and Evaluation Office Ms. Violeta C. ValladolidDirector, Scholarship and Financial Assistance Office Ms. Severina V. KikuchiDirector, University Library Ms. Perla T. Garcia (Term 1)University Registrar Mr. Edwin P. Santiago

Office of the Dean of Students AffairsDean, Student Affairs Mr. Voltaire M. MistadesDirector, Center for Social Concern and Action (COSCA) Ms. Ma. Lourdes F. MelegritoDirector, Cultural Arts Office Ms. Glorife S. SamodioDirector, Discipline Office Atty. Hilario S. CaraanDirector, Lasallian Pastoral Office Ms. Amelia M. GalangDirector, Office of Sports Development Br. Roberto Casingal FSCDirector for External Affairs, Office of Sports Development Mr. Daniel J. JoséDirector, Student Leadership Involvement, Ms. Evelyn Lopez-EsparragoFormation and Empowerment (Student LIFE)Director, Office of Counseling and Career Services (OCCS) Dr. Elena V. Morada (Term 1)Director, Student Publications Office Ms. Fritzie Ian P. De VeraCommandant, ROTC CDR Ronulfo S. Saonoy, PNChair, Student Discipline Board Atty. Jose Oscar M. Salazar

Office of the Assistant Vice President for Campus ServicesAssistant Vice President for Campus Services Mr. Enrico J. CorderoDirector, Purchasing Office Mr. Enrico J. CorderoDirector, Warehouse Inventory and Monitoring Office Ms. Elvira D. TangMedical Officer, Medical and Dental Services Dr. Irmina Concepcion C. BeltranOfficer-in-Charge, Materials Reproduction and Distribution Office Mr. Enrico J. Cordero

Office of the Assistant Vice President for Campus DevelopmentAssistant Vice President for Campus Development Engr. Aurellano O. De La Cruz, Jr.Director. Building and Grounds Maintenance Office Ms. Belen D. AliazasDirector, Civil Works Section of the Physical Facilities Office Engr. Rolando E. OlivaDirector, Electrical/Mechanical Works Section of the Physical Facilities Office Engr. Gerardo C. MendozaSecurity and Safety Officer Mr. Dionisio D. EscarezUniversity Architect Ms. Sylvia R. Gonzales

De La Salle University, Inc.List of Department Chairs, Unit Directors, and OfficersSchool Year 2006-2007College of Business and EconomicsAccountancy Chair Dr. Corazon C. Subido

Vice Chair Ms. Helen A. BernadosBusiness Management Chair Mr. Arnel Onesimo O. Uy

Vice Chair Ms. Honorata Gabuna-DimapilisCommercial Law Chair Atty. Christopher E. CruzEconomics Chair Dr. Neriza M. Delfino

Vice Chair Ms. Mitzie Irene P. ConchadaFinancial Management Chair Dr. Liberty S. Patiu

Vice Chair Mr. Lawrence T. Co (Term 1)Marketing Management Chair Dr. Jaime S. Ong

Vice Chair Dr. Ma. Luisa C. DelaycoCenter for Business and Economics Research and Development (CBERD) Executive Director Dr. Tereso S. Tullao, Jr.

College of Computer StudiesComputer Technology Chair Mr. Clement Y. Ong

Vice Chair Ms. Jocelynn O. WongInformation Technology Chair Ms. Lissa Andrea K. MagpantaySoftware Technology Chair Ms. Ethel C. OngResearch Director Ms. Merlin Teodosia C. Suarez

College of EducationCounseling and Educational Psychology Department Chair Mr. John Addy S. Garcia (Term 1)Educational Leadership and Management Department Chair Dr. Roberto T. BorromeoDepartment of English and Applied Linguistics Officer-in-Charge Dr. Mildred Rojo-Laurilla (Term 1)

Vice Chair Dr. Rochelle Irene G. LucasPhysical Education Chair Ms. Virgilia T. Calabio (Term 1)Science Education Chair Dr. Auxencia A. LimjapAcademic Programs Director Dr. Remedios Z. Miciano (Terms 1 and 2)Lasallian Institute for Development and Educational Research (LIDER) Director Dr. Auxencia A. Limjap (Term 1)Center for Language Learning (CELL) Director Dr. Leonisa A. Mojica

College of EngineeringChemical Engineering Chair Dr. Leonila C. Abella

Vice Chair Dr. Yolanda D. BrondialCivil Engineering Chair Dr. Bernardo A. Lejano

Vice Chair Mr. Jason Maximino C. OngpengElectronics & Communication Eng’g Chair Ms. Antonette C. Roque

Vice Chair Mr. Oswald L. SapangIndustrial Engineering Chair Ms. Alma Ma. Jennifer A. Gutierrez

Vice Chair Mr. Willy F. ZalatarManufacturing Engineering & Management Chair Dr. Nilo T. Bugtai

Vice Chair Ms. Karen Jane N. CuaMechanical Engineering Chair Mr. Martin Ernesto L. Kalaw

Graduate School and Research/ Publications Director Dr. Raymond Girard R. TanProduct Design and Innovation Director Dr. Elmer P. DadiosCenter for Sustainable Development Research, Director Dr. Alvin B. Culabaand Linkage, Training and Consultancy

College of Liberal ArtsBehavioral Sciences Chair Ms. Cristina A. Rodriquez

Vice Chair Ms. Myla M. ArcinasCommunication Chair Dr. Maria Angeli H.DiazFilipino Chair Dr. Fanny A. Garcia

Vice Chair Mr. Ramilito B. CorreaHistory Chair Dr. Ronaldo B. Mactal

Vice Chair Mr. Fernando A. Santiago, Jr. (Term 1)International Studies Chair Dr. Dennis D. Trinidad

Vice Chair Mr. Edito C. Gan, Jr. (Term 1)Literature Chair Dr. David Jonathan Y. Bayot

Vice Chair Ms. Ma. Teresa H.WrightPhilosophy Chair Dr. Rolando M. Gripaldo

Vice Chair Mr. Dante Luis P. LeonciniPolitical Science Chair Dr. Julio C.Teehankee

Vice Chair Mr. Allen B. SurlaPsychology Chair Mr. Carmelo M. Callueng

Vice Chair Ms. May Ann Garo-Santiago (Terms 1 and 2)Theology and Religious Education Department (TRED) Chair Dr. Luis C. Sembrano

Vice Chair Dr. Ismael P. Maningas, Jr.Research and Publications Director Dr. Elena V. Morada (Term 1)Social Development Research Center (SDRC) Director Dr. Ma. Jesusa M. MarcoBienvenido N. Santos Creative Writing Center (BNSCWC) Director Ms. Maria Lourdes L. Jacob (Term 1)

College of ScienceBiology Chair Dr. Wilfredo Roehl Y. Licuanan

Vice Chair Dr. Emelina H. MandiaChemistry Chair Dr. Nancy Lazaro-Llanos

Vice Chair Dr. Nikko P. QuevadaMathematics Chair Dr. Isagani B. Jos

Vice Chair Ms. Shirlee R. OcampoPhysics Chair Dr. Romeric F. Pobre

Vice Chair Ms. Ma. Carla F. ManzanoCenter for Natural Sciences and Ecological Research (CENSER) Director Dr. Ma. Luisa D. EnriquezBr. Alfred Shields FSC Marine Station Deputy Director Dr. Wilfredo Roehl Y. Licuanan