Besting 11 other children's choirs in the country, the Young Voices of AUP under the direction and training of Joel Punay, a third year BS-Nursing student of AUP, won the children's choir category of the National Music Competition for Young Artists ( NAMCYA) last night, November 20 at the CCP main theater. At a concert they had with other winners, the Young Voices sang religious songs and their winning piece which was an ethnic song from Maranao.

Twelve children's choirs representing different regions from all over the country competed in the National Finals. The group from Butuan (Northern Mindanao) got the 3rd Place while the group from Laoag City ( Northern Luzon ) got the 2nd Place.

On Saturday, November17 at 6:30 PM, The Young Voices, sang their pieces before the Church Board members of the Philippine International Church and was encouraged by Church Pastor Jose Orbe, Jr. to simply show their God-given talents and not necessarily to compete. Pastor Robin A. Saban, AUP President, offered the Dedicatory Prayer for the Young Voices together with their parents who are AUP Faculty and Staff. The prayer of blessing was offered not only for their participation in that national event but also for their ministry in and outside the University, for the Glory of God and the blessing of mankind.

The YV is composed of more than 30 members but only 30 sang during the competition since it was one among the rules of the contest. Most of the members are children of AUP faculty who started organizing the group on their own without the official support of the University. The members' discipline during regular practice sessions with Joel, their exposure to outreach activities in various churches and functions and the

The accreditation team of the Association of Christian Schools Colleges and Universities Accrediting Agency, Inc. (ACSU-AAI) arrived in AUP on Monday, November 19, and is currently reviewing the MBA and Accountancy programs of the University for a possible 5-year Level II re-accreditation.

The accrediting team whose activities will end today, November 23, is composed of Dr. Susie Saliut, Overall Chairperson, and members: Prof. Rosalinda Monzon. Prof. Reseller Delloro, Dr. Benjamin Dayrit, Dr. Earl Jude Cleope, and Dr. Carmelita Tiglao.

many prayers of their parents helped build the children's quality voices, talent and confidence. At the competition, YV sang amid the full support of the administration and the music depart-ment along with their schoolmates who went to CCP despite bad

weather. Five of the YV members including the pianist Liean Cordial, a 2nd year student are from the Academy; the rest are from AUP Elementary, ages raging from 8-14.

AUP is now a Center of Excellence in Education granted by CHED together with Inverga University and De La Salle University in Dasmarinas. All these institutions are in Region IVA, CALABARZON. Bro. Johnny will give the details.

In October 10, 2007, Dr. Robin Saban, president of Adventist University of the Philippines and Dr Jose O. Juliano, president and CEO of the Southern Luzon Hospital and Medical Center signed a memorandum of agreement to make the SLHMC as the new base hospital for AUP's College of Nursing. The signing of documents which was done at the conference room of the AUP administration building were witnessed by AUP administrative committee member, Dinah Galang, dean of CON, and staff of SLHMC: Dr. Delmer Gensolin, president of the medical staff and chairman of the surgery department, Terence Peguerra, MBA, Hospital Administrator, and Jonathan Bosita, CPA, accountant, all were AUP alumni.

Dr. Jose O. Juliano, NEWS - Manila Bulletin said that the hospital have "32 out-patient doctors' clinics, emergency room (ER), X-ray, and ultrasound rooms (medical imaging), the laboratory, ancillary services, pharmacy, and the lobby. The third floor which houses the operating rooms and the intensive care unit together with the fifth floor's 50 patient rooms."

"We have ICU sections and are depart-mentalized already. The facilities of SLHMC will be at par with the top Manila–based hospitals."

SLHMC also has a modern dental, dialysis and rehab clinics. It also provides enough space to accommodate the different needs of the doctors.

He added that the new hospital will be offering services that are not available yet in that part of Laguna.

"The hospital will house the only wellness center in the area. We're aware that more people now are healthy and don't want to get sick.

We're planning several things like a medical spa, which will combine the expertise of western medicine and eastern medicine such as acupuncture and herbal treatments."

Dr. Delmer Gensolin tells that the hospital will be like a hotel, to cater to the current trend of "medical tourisms" in the country.

The hospital, located just about five kilometers east of AUP, at a booming Ayala Development project called Greenfield City, is actually being filled with staff and personnels that are graduates of AUP, thanks to Terence Peguerra, a former accountant of MAMC. Jeimylo de Castro, another AUP alumni, is the head of the Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.

For the second time in a row, the Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP), Physical Education students ran away with the championship trophy in the interschool group performance level of the 31st National Milo Marathon. The event was held at the Quirino Grand Stand, on Sunday July 23,2007.

A total of 610 participants from PE 1 classes joined the Milo Marathon. Faculty members also joined the Milo Marathon which featured a 3km kiddie run, a 5km fun run, a 10km, a 21 km, and a 42km run. Senator Pia Cayetano spoke during the opening of the program, addressing all the participants to take care of their bodies and do daily exercises. Pat Goc-Ong, Milo sports Events Executive, Rudy Biscocho, National Milo Marathon Race Coordinator, and Manila City Mayor Alfredo Lim graced the program.

Mayor Lim fired the gun that signated the start of the race. "It is a more prestigious and heart warming award for the P.E. Department because it was based on how the runners participated and performed during the race, "Mrs. Amy Fabroa, P.E. Department Chair, commented.

Achalu Bori (1st)

Michael Mbonimana (2nd)

Jervy Mitra (3rd)

Shela Rono (1st)

Charlotte Carlos (2nd)

Arraine Ibanez (3rd)

Milo Marathon is done annually for the support of the fund racing program. This year theme was "Go For Green." Which focused on the survival of the environment.

In an interview with the Adventist University of the Philippines President Dr. Robin Saban, he told UV that the proposed gate, being constructed on the north east of AUP is about forty-eight meter in width and will adequately serve the increasing population of the Campus.

"Our university gate is congested and we need a bigger one," he said. But the old gate will not be demolished. It will serve as an alternate route for major activities such as the commencement exercises, he told us. A two-way road, channeling through the gate and the presence of a Security Headquarters in the entry, will provide a more accommodating and secure university gate that will become a reality soon.

The AUP-PUC Alumni Association of Eastern Northern American Chapter (EASNAC), an organization of alumni of AUP and PUC sponsors the 2.8-million-peso- worth university gate and is expected to be finished by November, 2007.

A SPECIAL INVITATION
(RSVP)– FOR AUP ALUMNI, FRIENDS, AND THEIR LOVED ONES
(by Charles Fegarido, with permission from Dr. Saban, President, Adventist University of the Philippines, AUP)

The President of AUP, Dr. Robin Saban, cordially invites YOU to join him in a SPECIAL PROJECT – the AUP Gateway Project. This Special Invitation is for YOUR AND YOUR SPOUSE'S NAME to be -written-(engraved) on the Granite Walls at the base of the AUP Gateway. ALL PUC/AUP ALUMNI, FRIENDS, and LOVED ONES, who wants to HONOR our Lord and PUC/AUP in a tangible way, are cordially invited to join this HONOR ROLL. There are several reasons WHY you MAY want to join Dr. Saban in this project:

As with all R.S.V.P.s, please plan to send yours ASAP (as soon as possible). This invitation will be CLOSED December 31, 2007, when the names will engraved in alphabetical order. It is highly recommended that you email Chito Pugao, rspugao@comcast.net, to let him know you are sending your gifts and to verify the correct spelling of names. Also, email Charles Fegarido, Fegarido@comcast.net, if you have any questions concerning the AUP Gateway Project. If he can't answer your question, he will direct it to Dr. Saban, Israel (Tate) Castro, or Chito Pugao for answers.

Since the First week of May, the Music Hall 2 of the Music Department has been one of the buildings in progress among the physical plant development projects of the Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP).

The 416-square-meter-structure will feature 3 classrooms and a dining hall at the basement. The building will serve as a rehearsal hall for the AUP Ambas-sadors, the AUP Orchestra, and other groups. "The whole project will cost around five million pesos, and AUP has contributed PhP 500,000 for the project. The rest will be from the donors." Dr. Heidi Cerna, Music Department Chair reported, "many helped in raising funds for the first building, and hopefully the hall 2 would be completed, she added". Three main donors were recognized during the building inauguration on September 30,2007. According to Dr. Cerna, "The establishment was planned 20 years ago by the Music Department, and by God's grace, it is now a reality almost."

In cooperation with Silang Rural Health Unit and General Emilio Aguinaldo Medical Center, the College of Nursing conducted a Blood Donation Drive with the theme, "Ang Dugo Mong laalay, Pantawid ng Buhay," on July 23, 2007. Donors, included students and AUP faculty. The Medical Technology Team and other

Medical Practitioners headed by Ms. Evelyn Martinez of the Emilio Aguinaldo Medical Center led out the Blood Letting at the AUP health center. Volunteers interviewed, screened, and assessed physically the donors before they took a maximum of 220ml of blood from them. Sir Raymond Caagbay, chairman of care giving department of the CON said that the activity will be done every year as part of the Health Emphasis Week "You don't just share and gain something; you save lives," Sir Caagbay also added.

The donor received not only the Health benefits of reproducing new blood cells, but an incentive of 1 free attendance for either chapel or forum and a wristband with a printed quote, "I Donate Blood, I Save Life."

Eighty four leaders from Student Ministries, Master Guides and Youth Leadership Clubs participated in the Youth Ministry Training Course (YMTC) conducted by the Adventist Youth Society (AYS) on July 6 and 7, 2007 at AUP Academy Multipurpose Hall.

YMTC is a 10-hour-seminar intended for young people who want to lead Seventh-day Adventist Youth ages 16 to 30. The first day of the lecture included, "Introduction to the Philosophy of the Seventh-day Adventist church," discussed by MG Jeruel Ibanez, Academy Pathfinder Director, "The Work of Leadership," by Ptr. Jose Orbe Jr., Senior Pastor of the Philippine International Church (PIC), "Psychology of Senior Youth Develop-ment," by Professor Flor Martcio, Guidance Director.

On Saturday, PIC Youth Pastor, Bryan Tolentino, spoke at the hour of worship, emphasizing that the youth should be trained for service. In the afternoon, Dr. Heidi Cerna Music Department Chair, discussed about Music and Tips in Determining Christian Music. The after-noon lecturers discussed the following issues: "Entertainment/Recreation," Aser Neph Torres, Academy Instructor; "Creative Outreach Ministries," Ptr. Bryan Totentino; "Personal and Standards of Conduct," Dr. Miriam Tumangday; Pro-fessor Emeritus, "Planning and Leading Special Events," Sir Leomer Batulayan, Public Relations Director; "Finance, Insurance Issues," Dr. Querubin Padilla, Director of Philanthropic Services and Development; and "The Parliamentary Procedure," Atty. Roxie Pido of the History and Social Sciences Department.

About 300 College of Education (COE) students attended their first major's forum on July 13, 2007 with Dr. Lourdes R. Laguardia, Department Chair of applied English in Taiwan Adventist College and former faculty of the AUP English Department. She emphasized the importance of fluency in speaking English Language to English majors and other COE students. COE 'students tried to imitate Dr. Laguardia's articulation and fluency as she talked to them. Having noticed the sign, "COE complex is an English Speaking Zone," brought more emphasis to her statement.

"Alleluia," Dr. Laguardia shouted as she started. "I believe that the Filipino resilience has sent us through the most trying times, our ability to adapt the crosswind of change even to the extent of seeking our future overseas has kept us in command of our destiny." Included in Laguardia's talk was the sharing of her experience as she pushes through to convince Taiwan Adventist College that Filipinos can teach good English. She worked for 6 years in Taiwan. The forum began with a morning devotional led by Jonathan Ronia, a 3rd year BEED major. It was followed by the message of Dr. Caesar Idaosos, Dean of the College of Education. Sir Junar Timalog, COE Guidance Counselor, shared a lecture regarding "5 tips on how to develop good study habits." Dr. Laguardia's talk was set at the last part of the program.

She encouraged the COE students to enroll in a Reduce Accent Program, listen to good speakers of English, and never be shy to use the proper diction even when just talking to a friend. "Believe in yourself, soar high," Laguardia said as her final message to the future Molder of Dreams.

The Department of Agriculture of the Adventist University of the Philippines held a seed-planting activity at the corn field near the Eastern Hall as a part of its curriculum on July 9, 2007. They were joined by the Food Production classes.

11 sections of Mr. Nilo Miado, Agriculture Instructor, planted corns at AUP farm. On the other side students of Mr. Felipe Secoya, Instructor, as well as Mr. Juarren Vegafria, Department of Agriculture Chair, washed about 50 to 100 pieces of cups where seedlings were planted, "The activity enhances their ability in the production of food," Mr. Miado said.

Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP), Psychology Department, Prac-ticum team under the supervision of Professor Jocelyn Mercado, Department Chair completed a practicum outreach in Roxas, Oriental Mindoro doing a behavioral and psychological assessment to more than 100 elementary pupils of Roxas Adventist Elementary School.

On Saturday afternoon, parents of the pupils benefited from Prof. Jocelyn Mercados' lecture on how to deal with the children. The practicum students also gave a one-on-one interview and psycho-logical interpretation to the parents of the students. The team received a Certificate of Appre-ciation from Roxas Adventist Elementary School given by Emerito S. Dayo, RAES Principal, and Mr. Eliezer M. Sonio Sr. RAES School Board Chairman.

Ms. Jezamine De Leon, Psychology Instructor, Ms. Cheme May Barcelo, Psychology Instructor,

Members: Almocera, Robert John, Beroncal Christian Joy, Democmat, Shella May, Escoza, Iris Gem, Lape, Mary Joy, Mendoza, Marx Lenn, Peras, Paolo, Podrido, Jaje Jeremiah, Tabang,Eden

The Psychology Department is looking forward to having more practicum outreach in Quezon City, Bicol, Leyte, and Cebu.

The Base Transceiver Station (BTS), also known as the Smart Tower located at the top of Detwiler Building at AUP has the main purpose of developing first class Electro-nic Communication Engineer-ing (ECE) students through Smart Wireless Engineering Education the Program (SWEEP) as clarified by Regin Briones, Smart supervisor for Laguna. SWEEP is a first-of-its-kind industry and academe partnership, that seeks to improve the level of technology and engineering education in the country particularly ECE according to while Lourdes F. Bosfo, asst. principal, acted as room supervisor/monitor. The NCAE seeks to determine what courses would be most appropriate for the students to take in college. A dry-run helped students familiarize themselves with the test procedures was conducted on Sunday, August 26 with Academy teachers as examiners.

In the past 4 decades there had been three different examinations administered to graduating high school seniors. First was the National College Entrance Examination (NCEE), wherein only those who pass can enroll in a four year course in college. Then there was the National Secondary Assessment Test (NSAT) which measured the mastery level of students in different subject areas. Since last school year there was the NCAE.

All these tests were developed and regulated by the National Education Testing and Research Center (NETRC). The NETRC is headed by Dr. Nelia Vargas Benito, Director III who is an alumna of PUC/AUP Academy. Results of the NCAE will be released in November. smartsweep.ph. This is designed to complement the school's existing ECE programs by providing training and lectures on the latest developments in wireless technology. AUP is one of the schools and universities that has been granted with this Program. "Smart had provided all the materials and workers for the BTS. They also put up a live GSM platform on the tower for better Smart cellphone signal that covers AUP to Muzon area. Joyce Pamintuan, a former Smart customer care officer also confirmed that to provide better cellphone signal for AUP Smart subscribers is just secondary to its purpose, and to use it for ITC's speed internal access is just a possibility but not it's main intent. The BTS provided by Smart is a way to give back their gratitude for AUP Smart subscribers' support.

The Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP) in cooperation with Globe Telecom offered the "My AUP sim," a customized SIM card for a new way of communication to all AUP students and faculty. The distribution started since June 24, 2007 at the AUP parking area. Having been powered by Globe, the My AUPsim is a compact and a very special "Value Added Services," that AUP gives such as; student's grades information, class schedules and latest updates of the programs and events that will be held in the campus. The sim's menu will allow the school to effectively communicate with the students and vice versa.

"Doing good to others and making others happy," was the theme of the nightly revival series of Cadena de Amor Hall (CDAH), initiated by Cadena De Amor Hall Home Dean, Mrs. Raquel Capiendo and dormitory chaplain Ms. Lorena Morena. Mrs. Joyosthie Orbe was the guest speaker in the series. It was held on July 9 to 13, 2007 every 7:00 pm at the Cadena de Amor Worship Hall.

In the series, Mrs. Orbe touched on essential things about The Qualities of a Virtuous Women, Crazy Emotions, Sex and Men, Fear of Rejection and the Hope Beyond It, Envy and Jealousy, and How to Keep Your Poise. Mrs. Orbe was also the speaker of the separate Sabbath Program where she mentioned the seven P's- Priority, Power, Precepts, Purity, Praise, Prayer and Proclammation that will be of good help for the women to maintain good poise. The program ended with an acquaintance party handeled by the CDAH officers on Saturday evening.

Occupants of the Sampaguita Hall did not miss the Revival Series held at the Sampaguita Worship Hall, on July 23 to 27, 2007. Sampaguita Hall is the Ladies' dormitory where the Clinical students of College of Nursing (CON) stay. Despite their hectic and busy schedule, most of them were able to manage attending the Girl's Talk led by Ma'am Joyosthie Orbe. It was held July 23 until July 27,2007 every 7pm. The topics discussed, starting from the first night until the last night, were the same as those of Cadena's Girls' Talk namely; "What's your worth," "crazy feelings," "sex and men," "rejection," and "envy and jealousy", PIC Senior Church Pastor, Jose P. Orbe Jr. together with his wife, Ma'am Joy Orbe, conducted a question and answer portion and a film viewing at the last part of the series. This revival aims to draw the ladies closer to God and to give advice in dealing with their feelings.

Philippine International Church invested 25 Companion and 8 Friend from the Junior Pathfinder and Elementary Pathfinder Club, 15 Master Guides from College Pathfinder Club and 2 Pathfinder Leadership Award (PLA) holders, during the convocation on June 27, 2007. Master Guide Micheal Sucopa emphasized the leadership discipline that can be developed through Pathfinder Ministry. He was glad to see many young people accepting the call to labor for the souls of the youth and to help spread the Gospel.

The University Pathfinder Club directors presented the candidates for investiture respectively: MG Carmela Lacuarin, Junior Pathfinders MG Aser Nepth Torres, College Pathfinders MG Nimrod Salazar, Administrative Director MG Edgar Bryan Tolentino, PIC Youth Pastor MG Bryan Tolentino responded to the challenge after MG Jeruel Ibanez, Director of the Academy Pathfinders, presented the PLA holders. Reagent Square Chorale conducted by MG Nimrod Salazar rendered a special music at the opening of the program. MG Jose Orbe Jr., PIC Senior Pastor, led the dedicatory prayer.

Being driven with the burden for souls and the passion to serve God, the Adventist Youth Society of the Philippine International Church (PIC) organized the Youth Ministry Week on June 24-30, 2007 with the theme, "Youth First Involving the Youth."

Features of the event included a sunrise worship in front of the Finster Hall where 17 students ministries congregated: Advent Explorer, AUP Student Missionaries, DISCOVERY, Elite Ministries Association, F-Family, Happy Family, LAMP, Light Bearers, Maranatha, 1000 Missionary, ROMANS, SINAI from Christ, SMILE, Stars Touching Lives, Praise team and the Ambassadors Mountaineering Club.

A "Dorm Invasion, "Acquaintance Night, Mission and Ministry Fair, Youth Explosion (Youth Leadership training for local church leaders), Master Guide Investiture, Commitment service for Student Ministries Leaders, and Youth Leadership Award, were also among the activities conducted during the week. Pastor Arden Perdon, Vice President for Student Services spoke during the opening of the Mission and Ministry Fair at the JDLM lobby and pathway The Student Ministries constructed their booths to promote and invite other students to be involved. Yet, "We are after the quality and not just quantity," Ptr. Perdon emphasized pertaining to the student involvement in the programs of the church. Ptr. Perdon was also the speaker during the commitment service of the Student Ministries leaders and induction of the trainees for the Youth Leadership Award during the vesper worship. He quoted the admonition and charge of Apostle Paul to Timothy in II Timothy 4:1-5. Winner Silvestre, PIC Adventist Youth Leader gave the response.