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IN line with the

pursuit for academic ex-cellence of La Consola-

cion University Philip-

pines, Dr. Enrico F. Rosales, Principal of the

Basic Education Depart-

ment, attended the ASCD Conference on

Educational Leadership

at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention

Center at National Har-

bor, Maryland, USA on

November 4 to 6, 2016. The three-day confer-

ence was organized by

the ASCD ( Association forSupervision and Cur-

riculum Development ),

an educational global community dedicated to

excellence in learning,

teaching, and leading. It aims to ensure success

for all learners promot-

ing effective leadership and providing quality

professional develop-

ment for all educators.

In the said confer-

ence, Principal Rosales connected with profes-

sionals and school heads

from all over the world. In addition, he flew to

San Francisco’s School of

the Epiphany on Novem-ber 7 to work on a

benchmarking activity

with the school’s Princi-

pal Dianne Elkins. Oliver Meneses, a former

Consolanian and current

Director of Religious Studies in the same

school, made the colla— boration possible.

Empowered anew with

shared best practices from among the diverse

participants enthused Dr.

Rosales to apply these in his school management.

The Principal, also,

maximized the opportu-

nity to visit the Stanford University, as well as,

other known places back

in the East coast like Ar-lington Memorial and the

White House.

THE sudden surge

of graduate students at the LCUP during

the first semester of

2016-2017 saw a tre-

mendous increase to 1,588 for the 2016

First Trimester and

1,719 for the 2016 Second Trimester.

With this demand

for post-graduate edu-cation, the graduate

school of LCUP

opened the following courses: Master of

Science in Psychology

( Thesis Program ), Master of Science in

Social Work - MSSW

( Thesis Stream ),

Master of Library and Information Science

( Thesis Stream ), and

Doctor of Philosophy in English Language

and Literature -

Ph.D., ELL .

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H O L I D A Y

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DR. ROSALES CONNECTS...

COLLABORATES...thru ASCD

CHED awards P3.25M IDIG

grant to LCUP

THE second batch of

approved projects for the Institutional Develop-

ment and Innovation

Grants ( IDIG ) had been awarded LCUP 3.25 mil-

lion peso grant by the Commission on Higher

Education ( CHED ).

La Consolacion Uni-versity Philippines was

one of the fifty-eight ( 58)

Higher Educational Insti-tution ( HEI ) grantees

chosen from all over the

Philippines. The grant, consistent

with CMO No. 33 s. 2016

in the K to 12 Transition

Program, was evaluated

by the National Vetting Panel.

LCUP, through Engr.

Joseph Espino of the Col-lege of Engineering and

Dr. Mamerto S. Bernabe

Jr. of the Research and Publication Office, sub-

mitted the engagement

entitled “Development of an Open Source Course Management System for La Consolacion University Philippines.”

NEW COURSES AT THE

GRADUATE SCHOOL

1 May your heart and home be filled with all of the joys the season brings. Merry Christmas and a

wonderful New Year! Alejandro P. Vistan

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LCUP Bravehearts:

all out, all heart The 4th BCAA was opened

last November 21, 2016. La Consolacion University Philip-pines was known to be one of

the underdogs in the tourna-

ment. LCUP was underesti-mated and proved a true Brave-heart spirit. The most controversial event was when LCUP forfeited its game in the 2017 CLRAA Juniors Division against JILCF in favor of Marcelo H. del Pilar High School. In the table tennis-seniors division-singles, Dan Lloyd

D.C. Agudera and John Ken-

neth R. Samson grabbed bronze medals. The table ten-nis team which included John Lloyd Agudera, John Kenneth Samson, Gene Nieto, and Mi-guel Borlongan won bronze as well. Bronze medals also went to Aroma Santillan and Noreen Bautista ( female, doubles), and

John Paulo Dionisio and Jo-seph Mieva, Kem Santos, and Duryl Paguiligan. A proof that Bravehearts spirit lives on! / C.D. Cervantes

THE Malolos

City Private Schools As-

sociation ( MACIPRISA ) Athletic Meet held at the

Holy Spirit Academy of

Malolos on October 6 to 8, 2016 proved that La

Consolacion University

Philippines is the school to beat in the City of

Malolos.

LCUP brought home

fifteen (15 ) gold medals, five (5 ) silver medals,

and three ( 3 ) bronze

medals making the school the Over-all

Champion.

Coach Jope Cloe Bautista trained the fol-

lowing winners: BAD-

MINTON - Ybrahim Car-los ( single A, bronze ),

Jose Mari Masipag ( sin-

gle B, silver ), Ysa Carlos

( single A, gold ), Janiya Albanio and Jesmae la-

canilao ( doubles,

bronze ); BADMINTON - Chelsea Anne Pangani-

ban ( secondary level,

women, single B, gold )and TAEKWONDO -

Vhlu Cervantes ( gold,

women ).

Coach Vince Caran-gan led the LCUP Men’s

Basketball Team to

bringing gold in the championship. The team

includes John Joseph

Bulaong, Jonathan Jacob, Ryo Matsuzawa,

Dave Solis, Ivan Bodoso,

Calv in Buenavista, James Tangkeko, Kian

Perez, Rjay Yunchongco,

Michael Almario, Joshua

Yumang, Aron dela Cruz, John Carlo Sagala, Mi-

guel Tamayo, Ervin

Reniel Galang, Warlo Batac, Ernest Joseph De

Lara, and Coby Bryan

Coronel. Dolly Anne Salamat

and Ivy Salazar won gold

in team event and Ivy Salazar won silver in in-

dividual event in chess

through Coach Dianne

Felix. Table Tennis brought

gold to LCUP through

Edilson Gumafelix and Jonathan Manio ( dou-

bles, men ), Music Buen-

suceso ( singles A ), Jade Antonette Marcelo and

Neomi Beatrice Namayan

( doubles, women). Jemae Mendoza ( singles B ,

women ) and Matt Angelo

Guillermo ( singles B,

men ) brought home sil-ver with the help of

Coach Enricke Arcega.

Coach Glenn Garcia trained taekwondo gold

winners Jose Angelo Fer-

nando Padua, Dane Axel Vistan, Timothy Dionela,

Mark Vincent Zapata,

Adel Julianne Adriano ; silver winners Laurence

Miguel de Vera, Patricia

Rosadio; and bronze win-

ner Rica Pascua. Coach Nicanor Santos

trained gold champions

in both men and women volleyball which is com-

posed of Charles Dale

dela Cruz, Winfred John Santos, John Airish

Santiago, Marv Ardyson

Feria, Ahne Ahne Chye Tan, Marwine John Ma-

cabontoc, Jefferson de

Jesus, Cedrick John Tay-

son, Alex Butuhan, Jude Allan Francisco, Allen

Terrence De Jesus, Mike

Vincent Immanuel Ga-motea, Felipe Gonzales

Jr., Jhojan Carlmax Er-

rasquin, Andrei Buen-suceso ( men ) ; Shiela

Jaye Herrera, Anne

Loraine Talana, Joan Lya Buensuceso, Robhiel

Anne Buazon, Angela De-

nise Maligalig, Aghel

Marvie Feria, Christianne Risha Marcelo, Bianca

Yap, Aj Dianne Tanjueco,

Charfel Mae Manos, Karla Jane Santiago,

Regiena Patricia Ann

Roque, Samantha del Fonso, Rica Mae Galang

and Enna Fernandez

( women ).

LCUP wins MACIPRISA !

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May the good times and treasures of the present become the golden memories of tomorrow. Wish you lots of

love, joy, and happiness. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! / Dr. Lyssander Rodan C. Dela Cruz, CPA

I hope this Christmas season gives each one of us some time to reflect and rejoice the countless blessings

that we received from the Lord Almighty. / Dean Divina Ann Eusebio

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Distribution Staff

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Dr. Enrico F. Rosales

Claude Dwayne Cervantes

Contributors

Sr. Imelda A. Mora, OSA, Ph. D.

Dr. Alvin V. Nuqui

Dr. Mamerto S. Bernabe, Jr.

Consultants

Consolettres’ is published every

two months by the Research and

Publications Office (RPO) of LCUP.

The RPO welcomes your works

and contributions. Thank you.

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President’s Christmas Message

EVP/VPAA’s Christmas Message

I hope that you will share the gift of Jesus with others this Christmas season and always, and consider partner-ing with us to deliver the gift of salvation in Christ with peo-ple around the world through our outreach ministries. Imagine how many people’s lives will be changed when they understand the true meaning of Christmas. Imagine how many will discover their full potential in Christ as to-gether we share with them the Good News of the Gospel. The Scripture tells us that we are the Body of Christ on earth! Our arms are the arms of Jesus as we reach out to others in love. Our voice is the voice of Jesus as we share a word of encouragement and hope with others. Our hands are the hands of Jesus that bring healing and com-fort to those in need. When we extend our hands of comfort to meet the needs of others, God will see that our needs are met! Jesus said, “If you give, you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full measure, pressed down, shaken to-gether to make room for more” (Luke 6:38,). So let’s be constantly sowing seeds of love, seeds of encouragement, seeds of hope, seeds of healing and seeds of blessings in other people’s lives.

The Gift of Jesus by Sr. Imelda A. Mora, OSA SHARE the Gift God has given us. Christmas is one of our favorite times of the year. There’s nothing like surprising our family and friends with just the right gift to show them how much we love them. Exchang-ing gifts is a tradition in our culture because it reminds us of the most wonderful gift that has ever been given . This gift is Jesus. The baby in the manger. The Savior of the world. And He brought the promise of unconditional love, unending hope and eternal life to every person who believes in Him: “For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11,). I hope that we are as excited about sharing this gift with others. As we walk in faith together, delivering God’s love to millions throughout the world, you’ll realize there’s plenty to be excited about. The book of Hebrews says, “Christ offered himself to God as a per-fect sacrifice for our sins” (9:14,). Jesus is God’s Perfect Gift to us. The reason Jesus came to earth was to give Himself on the cross for us. And like those lambs in the Old Testament sacrifices, Jesus had to be perfect and blameless in order to be our Savior. But there was also a price to be paid for the gift that God sent us. Here is an incredible statement from the Scripture: “You know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were re-deemed...but with the precious blood of Christ” (1 Peter 1:18–19). Je-sus paid a high price so that you and I could have the gift of eternal life. God can make gold and silver as plentiful as the dust of the earth. But when it came to meeting our eternal need, God had to pay the costliest price imaginable...He had to sacrifice His only Son Have you ever given a gift that was exactly what the other person wanted? A perfect gift, that would bring joy to the special person who opened it? I love what Paul said in 2 Corinthians 9:15. After talking about the joy and blessing of giving, Paul was overwhelmed at the thought of all that God has given us. So instead of trying to put it all in words he just ended with, “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” Jesus is God’s perfect, indescribable gift. And the amazing thing is that not only are we able to receive this gift, but we are able to share it with others. That is what Christmas is all about.

Dr. Alvin V. Nuqui

with the challenges of the coming year. This year has been difficult and successful in almost equal meas-ures. On one hand, we have made breakthrough records — our stature of autonomy, our significant increase in enrollment, our research ac-complishment, among others. On the other hand, it had been also a trying time not only for the institution , but for faculty and staff as well and perhaps for students and their parents.

Many of you have sacrificed much in the name of pro-gress; and LCUP could not be what it is now without that sacrifice. May I take this opportune time to thank you, especially those who have made the extreme sacrifice for it has not been in vain. In this time of year, let us be mindful of the angel’s message: “Do not be afraid. I bring good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.” ( Luke 2:9-11) As we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus, let us be wary of how Mary had courageously said “yes” to an un-known future. We also tread along an unknown path that leads us to an unknown future. But may the story of the first Christmas give us the courage and strength to always say “yes” to go beyond what our respective roles ( as ad-ministrators, faculty, non—teaching personnel , parents, and students) require of us. So, with heads high and with hearts full of hope, let us end this year with expectation that 2017 will be a better, brighter and more fruitful year for all of us. May this season bring you more joy and more happiness today and always.

C H R I S T -MAS is a time for us to look back on every-thing that we had a c h i e v e d over the past year and the time for us to recover our strength to deal

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Araw ng

Kagitingan

Maundy

Thursday

Good

Friday

Labor Day

Indepen-

dence Day

Chinese New Year

EDSA People Power Anniversary

Black

Saturday

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National

Heroes Day

Bonifacio

Day Rizal Day

Ninoy

Aquino Day

All Saints’

Day

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Night College extends learning through seminars

A well-planned fire

drill followed on Friday, December 2, where stu-

dents, staff, paramedics,

complete with medical

paraphernalia, showed preparedness.

The Consolanians had

calmly executed in the morning of November 23,

2016 the evacuation plan

in the event of an earth-

quake. The evacuation loca-

tions had been populated

by the students, staff, faculty, and administra-

tion during the drill. The

identified safe areas were the front parking lot for

the occupants of the St.

Augustine and the Night College buildings and the

parking lot fronting the

Mother Consuelo Build-

ing for the occupants of the Mother Rita and Sto.

Niño buildings.

Finally, on the 28th of

November, 2016, the Ba-

sic Education Depart-

ment ended with a pa-

rade of beauties repre-senting the different

countries. The costumes

elaborately showcased

the diversity of cultures around the world.

THE Basic Education

Department organized the

celebration of the Social

Science Month with a cul-minating activity held at

the Kalinangan Audito-

rium on the 22nd day of November, 2016.

A Film4Change is

Coming Video Competi-tion with the theme

“Batang Consolanian:

Kontra Droga” showcased

the film-making skills of the students and had

been won by Grade 10 -

Humility. Grade 10 - Humility

proved to be the class to

beat when the same sec-tion won first place in the

Altar-Making Contest

( Level 3 ) in celebration of the Holy Rosary Month

with the theme “Renew,

Revive, Rekindle the Faith of Consolanians.”

SOCIAL SCIENCE MONTH at BED EARTHQUAKE, FIRE DRILLS

prepare

Consolanians

Let’s celebrate Christmas not only to commemorate the birth of Christ; but, the love of

God to all humankind. / Mhar Cruz & Sylvi San Gabriel

Let us celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with love in our hearts! Warmest wishes of hope, peace,

and happiness. / Maribel Guevara

The Night College

organized twin semi-nars entitled “ Gaining

Competitive Advantage

in the Corporate Envi-r o n m e n t ” a n d

“Strengthening Integrity

in the Workplace” held at the BarCie Interna-

tional Hotel’s Rambu-

tan

Hall on

Nov-

ember 19,

2016.

Guest speakers Dr.

Eugene E P Hontiveros

( picture at left) and Dr.

Agnes del Rosario Crisostomo ( picture at

right ) enthusiastically

shared their expertise in

the corporate values and environment to the

students and staff of the

LCUP’s Night College.

In this season of hope,

joy and love are en-

hanced by giving and

forgiving. / Dr. Ma-

merto S. Bernabe Jr.

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A historic event happened in front of the San Agustin

Building inside the La Con-solacion University Philip-pines on December 2, 2016

when the Consolanians wit-nessed the First Christmas

Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Integral Evangeliza-

tion Pro-g r a m ( IEP)

headed by Mr. Jose

N e a l Tab in go ,

in part-n e r s h i p with the

Cultural Arts Program at the helm of Mr. Angelo V. Cart-

ago, ensured that the lighting cere-

mony would be one for the books The F i r s t

LCUP Christmas Tree Lighting

Ceremony com-menced with a

First Friday Mass officiated by Fr. Dario Cabral at 5 o’clock in the afternoon.

The officiating priest deliv-ered the homily focused on the

statement, “ Form follows func-tion,” which explained the pur-

pose of the symbolic Christmas tree among Catholics. The ceremonial lighting was

done by Sr. Imelda A. Mora, OSA, University President, as-

sisted by Dr. Alvin V. Nuqui,

External Vice President, Vice President for Academic Af-

fairs, and Dean of Graduate Studies. A special concert perform-

ance, which enlivened the at-tendees, followed the Mass

with the Sandayog Dance Troupe interpreting the ren-

dition of Christmas songs by

the Ka-l i n a n g a n

C h a m b e r Singers.

Conso-l a n i a n s have differ-

ent reactions of optimism and gaiety with the tradition be-

ing started at LCUP which is

the Christmas tree lighting. LCUP Faculty

Club President Mrs. Maxima B.

As is t io com-mented, “ Da-

mang-dama mo ang Christmas spirit.” “ I am being reminded of the unconditional love of God to hu-

mankind that despite poverty and chaos around, we are still blessed

to be able to celebrate the spirit of Christmas, “ Ms. Karen V. Ren-

deza of the SAS Department shared.

The night was culminated with

a light note from Sr. President say-ing, “ Mas masarap sana kung

may puto bungbong.”

LCUP lights the giant Christmas tree for the first time

May God fill our hearts with much love and peace, our mind with wisdom, and our body with good health. And ,

may the best heavenly favor be with us./ Consorcia F. Figueroa

The love of God is truly amazing! God gave us His only Begotten Son as His gift to all of us. May all of

us feel this great love of God, not only in our hearts but in our whole being./ Alicia Y. Manabat

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