SJIT Graduate School Accreditation

January-December 2015 1
36 Graduate Students
Conferred Degrees
SJIT Graduate School granted degrees
to 36 students during the 43rd Graduation
Ceremonies held on April 7, 2015 at the new
SJIT Covered Court.
Out of 36, 13 were conferred with the
degree of Doctor of Philosophy, 13 with the
degree in Master of Arts in Education (MAED,
8 with the degree in Master in Management
major in Public Service Management
(MMPSM) and two major in Business
Management (MMBM).
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SJIT Graduate School surpasses Level 1 accreditation
SJIT President and CEO Dr. Leticia C. Salas audience with ACSCU Accreditors
by Rebecca T. Montante
SJIT surpasses the Level 1 status accreditation
to the Ph.D. in Management, Master of Arts in
Education and Master in Management of the
Graduate School Programs as granted and approved
by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of
the Philippines (FAAP) as recommended by the
Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and
Universities Accrediting Agency Inc. (ACSCU-AAI).
The Level 1 accreditation, granted to SJIT
ON April 24, 2015 in Quezon City, Philippines,
was awarded to SJIT Graduate School for having
satisfactorily met the standard and fulfilled the
requirements of the ACSCU-AAI in accordance with
the Memorandum Order # 01 s. 2015 of the CHED.
A recognition ceremony was held during the FAAP
Assembly in Tagaytay City on May 20-27, 2015.
The accrediting team who visited SJIT
Graduate School last July 22-25, 2015 were composed
of the following persons: Dr. Medardo M. Magculang,
(MMC) overall chairperson, Dr. Rodelio Bathan
(TUV), Dr. Gloria Resurrecion (PCU), Dr. Diadema
La Madrid (LC) and Dr. Rose Tadina (LC).
The team made an audit on the following area
of concern: Purpose and Objectives, Organization
and Administration, Curriculum Instruction and
Research, Student, Physical Facilities, Library, Social
Orientation and Community Involvement.
The report of the team included a
Commendation and Thanks…”The Team is
congratulating the accreditation committee of Saint
Joseph Institute of Technology (SJIT) for the earnest
efforts and preparation for the visit.” They also
expressed profound gratitude to the SALAS Family
for the generous accommodation. A special mention
was given to the Dean of the Graduate School, Dr.
Clara D. Almendralejo, as well as her support staff
for patiently attending to the needs of the Team.
Due appreciation and commendation were also
specifically given to the Student Leaders, Faculty and
the Academic Heads, the Heads of Support Services,
Parents and the SJIT Alumni for the “candid thoughts
shared during the separate meetings. All these helped
the individual team members appreciate the programs
under survey and contributed significantly to the
preparation of this substantial and prestigious Team
Report,” the audit team said.
P A S S I O N F O R E X C E L L E N C E
SJIT Graduate School
Students Bring Home
Major Awards in National
Research Confab
by Ma. Lourdes P. Apego
Three Graduate School Students of the
Saint Joseph Institute of Technology (SJIT)
brought honors to the school when they
secured five awards during the First Philippine
Conference on Interdisciplinary Research
held at N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City from
November 4 to 7, 2015.
Ms. Ma. Lourdes P. Apego, a Doctor of
Philosophy student was presented with the Best
Abstract award in the field of Social Sciences
for her Masters Thesis entitled, “Adherence
to the Code of Ethics and the Performance of
the Mass Media Practitioners of Butuan City,
Philippines.”
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January-December 20152
EDITOR –IN-CHIEF
Ma. Lourdes P. Apego
NEWS EDITOR
Rebecca T. Montante
FEATURE EDITOR
Maria Cherry A. Serrano
LAY OUT ARTIST
Rhea J. Yparraguirre
CARTOONIST
Joel L. Yparraguirre
NEWS CONTRIBUTORS
Jessibel V. Atupan
Rhea J. Yparraguirre
Ma. Lourdes P. Apego
Rebecca T. Montante
Advisers:
Dr. Isidro M. Biol, Jr., Faculty
Dr. Clara D. Almendralejo, Dean, Graduate
School
EDITORIAL BOARD
Long before ASEAN integration became
today’s catchword, Saint Joseph Institute of
Technology (SJIT) has already been front and center
of engineering global affiliation sweeping continents
today having pioneered in quality maritime
education in Caraga region.
Today, the SJIT Graduate School is continuing
this visionary tradition.
To begin with, the SJIT Graduate School is an
International Standard Organization (ISO) certified
institution. Since 2013, SJIT has been an ISO-9001
-2008 Standard certified institution by the TUV
Rheinland, a global provider of technical, safety and
certification services. The scope of certification
covers Education and Training particularly in the
College Courses and the Graduate Schools of SJIT,
an accomplishment that has landed SJIT in the
map of select ISO accredited academic institutions
recognized all over the world. As a result, a graduate
from SJIT, is assured not only of quality education
but recognition and acceptance to jobs not only in
the Philippines but in other countries as well.
Just this year, the SJIT Graduate School
surpassed the Level 1 status of accreditation to the
Ph.D. in Management, Master of Arts in Education
and Master in Management of the Graduate School
Programs as granted and approved by the Federation
of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP)
as recommended by the Association of Christian
Schools, Colleges and Universities Accrediting
Agency Inc. (ACSCU-AAI) in May 2015. The
Level 1 accreditation was awarded to SJIT Graduate
School for having satisfactorily met the standard
and fulfilled the requirements of the ACSCU-AAI
in accordance with the Memorandum Order # 01 s.
2015 of the CHED.
To complement this, SJIT Graduate School
have in its rooster leaders and high caliber experts
who have converged to form not only a highly
educated and qualified but as well as committed and
value oriented faculty. As a result, the institution has
produced (and continues to produce) quality alumni
who are successful in their careers and ready to
journey not only within Caraga region and ASEAN
but to the far reaches of the earth.
Even then, it not SJIT’s character to rest
on its laurels. In fact, it has prepared for the
implementation of the K-12 system of Basic
Education and the Graduate School is in the middle
of seeking CHED accreditation for Master of Arts in
Teaching English, Mathematics, Filipino, and Values
Education (MAT) Program.
Yes, SJIT continues to transform to adapt to
ASEAN and even beyond.
In this issue
SJIT Graduate School
surpasses Level 1
accreditatation
1 SJIT Graduate School Students
Bring Home Major Awards in
National Research Confab
2 Going ASEAN Integration and Beyond
3 KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS
Successful Graduate School Alumni
Recognized
4 SJIT Hosts First WCCI Regional Series
5 GS studes join CARAGA BUSINESS
confab
6 Dr. Cesar C. Eustaquio
Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA)
Hats Off to the Doctor
7 Voice of the Graduate School
8 SJIT Graduate School Shares
Love Gifts for Fire Victims
Going ASEAN Integration and Beyond
EDITORIAL

Dr. Jane C. Paderog
Dr. Israel B. RevecheDr. Maria Dinah D. Abalos
Dr. Joy C. Mangubat
Dr Hector B. MacalagDr. Lorenzo O. Macasocol
Nine successful Graduate
School alumni of the Saint Joseph
Institute of Technology (SJIT)
were recognized and awarded a
Certificate of Commendation by
the SJIT Management during the
44th Foundation Day Alumni
Homecoming on September 26,
2015.
No less than the Saint Joseph
Institute of Technology (SJIT)
President and CEO Dr. Leticia
C. Salas, together with the Vice
President for Academic Affairs
(VPAA) Dr. Cesar C. Eustaquio,
and the Dean of the Graduate
School Dr. Claire D. Almendralejo
were on hand to honor the
awardees.
These awardees are Dr.
Lorenzo O. Macasocol of Class
2014, former District Supervisor of
NORCASES and now the Assistant
Schools Division Superintendent
of the Department of Education
Surigao del Sur. Macasocol also
passedtheCareerExecutiveService
Written Examination (CESWI)
and the Career Executive Service
Office (CESO) examination.
Another is Dr. Hector D.
Macalalag of Class 2013 who
is the former Principal II of
Talacogon National High School.
Dr. Macalalag is now an Education
Program Specialist (EPS) of the
Department of Education in
Bayugan City. He also passed
the Career Executive Service
Examinations.
Also recognized was Dr.
Freddie C. Mero of Class 2009.
Dr. Mero is presently the Manager
of the Development Bank of
the Philippines (DBP) in San
Francisco, Agusan del Sur. He is
the Chairman of the Agusan del
Sur Chamber of Commerce and
Industry Foundation Incorporated
(ADSCCIFI) and has been awarded
as an Outstanding Butuanon in the
field of Business 2015 by the City
Government of Butuan.
SJIT also conferred an
award to Dr. Joy C. Mangubat
of Class 2013. Dr. Mangubat is a
former Head Teacher in Gingoog
City but was recently promoted
as the Regional Education
Program Specialist II (EPS) of the
Department of Education Region
X.
Similarly recognized was Dr.
Maria Dinah D. Abalos of Class
2013 who is a former English
Department Head of Libertad
National High School and now
Education Program Specialist
(EPS) of the Department of
Education Butuan City Division.
Dr Abalos also passed the Career
Executive Service Written
Examination (CESWI).
AlsorecognizedwasDr.Israel
B. Reveche of Class 2013, who is
the former Principal of Lumbocan
Elementary School. Currently, Dr.
Reveche works as an Education
Program Specialist (EPS) of the
Department of Education Butuan
City Division. He also passed the
Career Executive Service Written
Examination (CESWI).
Dr. Jane C. Paderog of
Class 2013 was also recognized
as a successful Graduate School
Awardee. Dr. Paderog was a former
Principal of the Los Arcos National
High School in Agusan del Sur.
She is now an Education Program
Specialist (EPS) of the Division of
Bayugan City.
Two Masteral Program
Graduates were also recognized
during the Alumni Night. These
are, Engr. Constancio G. Banaay
Jr., of Class 2013 and Glenda C.
Bacong of Class 2011.
Engr. Banaay, who is the
former Head of the Surigao del
Sur Irrigation Management, is now
the Head of the Engineering and
Operation Division of the National
Irrigation Administration (NIA)
Caraga Regional Office.
Ms. Bacong, who was a
classroom teacher, is now the Dean
of the College of Education of Saint
Michael’s College of Caraga in
Nasipit Agusan del Norte.
TUV Rheinland visits SJIT Graduate School
TUV Rheinland, an ISO Accrediting Agency
visited SJIT and conducted a second follow up audit of
the SJIT Graduate School on February 5, 2015.
The Audit Team Leader, Mary Grace Balobalo
together with Rafael Magsino headed the team which
conducted the audit and interviewed the Dean of the
Graduate School and the Deans of different offices.
The scope of Certification (Standard) was the
provision of Academic (Basic, TESDA, Tertiary and
Graduate School) and support services except for the
Maritime Academy.
During the said audit, the accreditors noted
SJIT’s endeavor to offer a new program, the Master of
Arts in Teaching English, Mathematics, Filipino and
Values Education (MAT) to be offered in AY 2015 –
2016.
The team of accreditors committed to re-visit
SJIT on November, 2016. Meanwhile, it is expected
that SJIT will comply with the suggestions made by
the accreditor within the standards of ISO 9001-2008.
The Audit Team with the Graduate
School Dean - Dr. Clara D.
Almendralejo
LEADERSHIP TRAINING CULMINATING PROGRAM
The community leaders of Barangay Bit –os in
Butuan City acquired knowledge on Entrepreneurship
when they participated in a Leadership Training
conducted recently by the Saint Joseph Institute of
Technology (SJIT) Community Extension Service (CES)
Program at the Barangay Hall of the said barangay.
Featuring businessman Engr. Epimaco Galero Jr.,
the participants were oriented and given knowledge on
the rudiments of putting up a business enterprise.
Trainors were faculty members and students
of Masters and Doctorate program which included
Dr. Susan A. Cuizon , Dr. Marieta A. Lumawag and
Dr. Clara D. Almendralejo . Student resource speaker
included Mr. Johny Bilinguito (Ph.D) ,Rodelio B. Pasion
(MAED), Dr.Fernando T. Herrera , Institutional CES
coordinator and Ms. Irish N. Villamor Graduate School
CES coordinator facilitated the activities.
Hon. Victor P. Carampatana , Punong Barangay
give a challenge to the participants to implement what
they have learned in the training and to practice the
principles of entrepreneurship leadership which was
shared by Engr. Galero.
KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS
Successful Graduate School Alumni Recognized
By: Clara D. Almendralejo, Ph. D., Dean, Graduate School

INNOVATION AT WORK
by Maria Cherry A. Serrano
Our professor, at the end of each
session, would coyly announce, “Alright,
get 1/4 sheet of paper. Let’s have a quiz. 9
questions, true of false. No. 10 would be a
bonus point”. Eagerly we scampered to
secure paper from our classmates.
Yes, folks, you got me right. This
scenarios happened in our Ph.D. classes with
Dr. Freddie C. Mero (DPM 207- Seminar on
Entrepreneurial Skills and DPM 213- Phil.
Business Environment). We had quizzes
every Saturday. One might think that those
quizzes were as easy as eating peanuts. Mind
you, his questions were all well-thought-of,
mind-boggling, catchy and tricky. Only
the very few who attentively listened to the
lectures and reports, and carefully analyzed
and dissected every question could get the
perfect score of 10 and those who made
excellent reflections could ultimately get the
most coveted grade of 1.0.
This is the reason why our classes with
Dr. Freddie C. Mero were so challenging,
and yet full of fun with his antics. He would
call the roll in the morning and in the
afternoon. If one came in late, he/she would
be marked “J.I.L.” (for “Jesus, I am Late”).
Once, a student tried to insist that she was
not tardy. Lo and behold!, Dr. Mero got
his tablet and showed his evidence- a snap
shot he had taken during that particular
session, proving that she was not around
when he called the roll. His style of teaching
kept us on our toes in a very positive way.
He diligently corrected and returned the
reflection papers we made each week. It
was so elating for those who got the 100%
mark and at the same time challenging for
those who did not, trying to figure out how
to get the most desired 100% mark on the
next assignment. The room would be full
of excitement and anticipation for those
moments whenever Dr. Mero would finally
reveal the names of those students who were
voted “Best Reporters” by the class. Everyone
needs affirmation from our colleagues from
time to time, right?
Dr. Freddie C. Mero talked with
authority. He came to class well-prepared.
His lectures were current, relevant and well-
researched. He is indeed an expert in the
fieldheisteaching. Heisthebranchmanager
of the Development Bank of the Philippines-
San Francisco Branch, San Francisco,
Agusan del Sur. He is the president of the
Agusan del Sur Chamber of Commerce and
Industries Foundation, Inc. He was awarded
as an “Outstanding Butuaon” this May 2015
and one of the “Outstanding Alumni”
during the recently held Grand Alumni
Homecoming of the SJIT where he finished
both his Masters Degree and Ph.D. He is an
inspiration to all of us. He inculcated upon
us that we should not content ourselves to
be just mere employees. We should cultivate
the entrepreneurial spirit in us, to evolve
and innovate, and to become significant
members of our society.
As he would always say at the end of
our class, “See you when we’ll see you, sir.”
For the first time in the Philippines, the Saint Joseph
Institute of Technology (SJIT) successfully hosted the
regional series of convention on education in Butuan City
on May 22-24, 2015.
Dubbed the “WCCI Regional Seminar-Workshop
on Education,” Graduate Schools Dean Dr. Clara D.
Almendralejo, in behalf of the management of SJIT, and
the graduate school faculty led the hosting of the event
participated in by hundreds of graduate school students
and guests from various academic institutions in the
Visayas, Mindanao and Caraga region.
No less than World Council for Curriculum and
Instruction (WCCI) International President Dr. Teresita
P. Pedrajas and WCCI Philippines President Dr. Emerita
I. Garon graced the event with the theme, “ASEAN
Integration: Opportunities for Peace and Global Education.”
In her speech, Dr. Garon said, “WCCI has always
brought critical and relevant educational issues and agenda
during our conferences to challenge educators to come up
with relevant recommendations so that we can contribute
to the fulfillment of the country’s educational goals.” Garon
said, that while ASEAN Integration “posed a very big
challenge,” it also gives gives “many opportunities to us.”
Meanwhile, the lineup of top caliber speakers were
academic luminaries led by Former Career Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Philippines to
Asian and African countries Hon. Rosalinda Valenton
Tirona who impressed the participants with her extensive
knowledge about ASEAN Integration, its history, crafting
of agreements from the Bali Concord I, its goals and
ultimate objectives
Former Department of Education Secretary Fe
Hidalgo was very informative when delivered the Plenary
Talk, The Senior High School Curriculum: A Tool for
ASEAN Integration.
Outstanding Teacher Awardee and President
of Metrobank’s Network of Outstanding Teachers and
Educators Dr. Allan B. de Guzman also electrified the
participants with his spirited talk on the Power Teacher:
Balanced Teaching of the Soft Skills and Technical Skills
while Asian Institute of Management Project Manager Dr.
Rene Bersoto enlightened his audience with the Plenary
Talk: Opportunities in ASEAN Integration.
Capping the four-day seminar workshop was the
Alice Miel Lecture of WCCI International President
Teresita P. Pedrajas and the presentation of outputs by
various Special Interest Groups (SIG) representing early
childhood education, community development, ethics
and values, environmental concerns, women in education,
global education and peace education.
The WCCI was founded in the United States in the
early 70’s and has held 16 world conferences. It is a non-
government organization (NGO) of the United Nations.
It is committed to the achievement of a just and peaceful
world community through dialogues and exchange of ideas
on educational and social issues of a global nature.
SJIT Hosts First WCCI Regional Series
Power Teacher Dr. de Guzman with WCCI International
President Pedrajas, WCCI National President Garon
Graduate School Dean Clara D. Almendralejo awards the Plaque of
Appreciation to Hon. Tirona. To her left is Dr. Pedrajas and VPAA Esutaquio
and to her right is Dr. Garon and Dean Almendralejo.
L-R: Special Interest Groups (SIGs) facilitated by Dr. Quizon, Dr. Baguio, and Dr. Lumawag.
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278
NEW OLD TOTAL
Graduate School Enrolment
1st Semester, A.Y. 2015-2016
GRADUATE SCHOOL ENROLMENT
152
57 69
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
MAED MM Ph.D.
Graduate School Enrolment
1st Semester, A.Y. 2015-2016
MAED MM Ph.D.

Meanwhile, two other
Doctor of Philosophy students Ms.
CherryA.Serrano,andMs.Marilou
Laurencio were judged best
presenters and best in PowerPoint
presentation. Serrano presented
her Masters thesis entitled, “The
Level of Implementation of the
Speedy Trial Act of 1998) and
the Litigants’ and Counsels’
Satisfaction in the Regional Trial
Court Brach 33, Butuan City while
Laurencio presented the “Extent
of School – Parent Community
Relationship Among MOE (Model
of Excellence) Schools.”
The research confab was
participated in by researchers from
Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao
who mostly have earned their
Doctor in Philosophy degrees
with researches in the fields of
education, engineering and social
sciences.
The SJIT sent nine
participants to the event
composed of students of the DPM
214, Seminar in Dissertation
class mentored by the highly
distinguished professor Dr. Genaro
V. Japos.
Among the MAED
Graduates, 12 earned degrees with
thesis while one under the non-
thesis program. Among the Master
in Management graduates major
in Public Service Management
(MMPSM), seven were under the
Non-Thesis Program and one with
thesis. The two MMBM graduates
were under the Non-Thesis
program.
The graduates were conferred
their degrees by the CEO/ President,
Dr. Letecia C. Salas after having
been presented for confirmation by
the Dean of the Graduate School,
Dr. Clara D. Almendralejo.
Dr. Nieves Tiral Montes,
President of the University of Bohol,
who was the Commencement
Speaker, moved everyone when
she said, “SJIT has sailed through its
successes through the years.
From her humble beginnings, she
now soars like an eagle embracing
the wide opportunity in the sky to
pursue the beautiful dream of its
Founder, an advantage of becoming
the Center of Excellence in the
arena of Education ready to cuddle
the present challenge of ASEAN
Integration by 2016.”
36 Graduate Students ....from p.1
SJIT Graduate School Students Bring Home Major Awards ...from p.1
Best Presenter and PPT Ms. Marilou Laurencio Best Presenter and PPT: Ma. Cherry A. Serrano
Community Extension Service (CES) – SJIT Graduate Students
Visits PHILRICE Mushroom Culture and Production Site
The dynamic Dean of the
Graduate School of Saint Joseph
Institute of Technology (SJIT) Dr.
Clara D. Almendralejo, together
with MM 112 professor Dr. Elena
L. Paulma, recently initiated a
fieldtrip study on mushroom
production with the Master in
Education (MAED) MM112
students and Barangay Captain
Crecencio Eda, Punong Barangay
of Barangay Bit-os, the adapted
barangay of SJIT, at PHILRICE, in
the Municipality of RTR, Agusan
del Norte.
The Graduate students
learned from PHILRICE that
mushroom production is one of the
most economically viable process
for bioconversion of Agricultural
and Industrial lignocellulosic or
plant dry matter (biomass) such
as rice straws. PHILRICE said,
rice straws is very well suited for
growing edible mushroom and
is very abundant in rural and
rice growing areas. This is very
significant to rice farmers who,
instead of just letting the straws
dry in the sun or leave them to rot
in the fields, they can still make use
of, what they may have previously
thought as waste materials, and
make money by using these things
in mushroom production .
According to RGD Belen
M. Tabudlong of PHILRICE, the
aim of the station is to produce
mushrooms owing to its demand
due to its economic and nutritional
value. Tabudlong said, mushroom
is a good source of high quality
protein and contains anti-oxidants
that reduce risk of a heart disease.
It offers a high value metabolites
and has an important role in
reaching the diet goals the people
suffering from protein deficiency.
Through mushroom production,
PHILRICE aims to generate
income, develop value–added
production and enhance the use
of resources in the environment,
Tabudlong said.
The other important
objectives in mushroom
production is to generate
livelihood to the farmers and to
recycle waste product such as rice
husks into additional profit.
L-R: Ret. DepEd Reg. Supervisor Tabaranza, Graduate
School Dean Dr. Clara D. Almendralejo, and Dr.
Elizabeth L. Baguio.
GS studes join CARAGA
BUSINESS confab
The Saint Joseph Institute of Technology
(SJIT) Graduate School students joined the
Caraga Business Conference held in San
Francisco Agusan del Sur on June 16, 2015.
The students who belonged to the
subject DPM 213, The Philippine Business
Environment under Professor Freddie C.
Mero, formed part of the invited guests of the
said event.
During the conference, the students were
oriented on the different issues that have far
reaching implications to the business industry
in Caraga region among others, the ASEAN
Economic Integration.
Among the distinguished guests invited
to the conference was Davao City Mayor
Rodrigo R. Duterte who discussed Peace and
Order as Key to ASEAN Partnership and
Competitiveness.
The participation of the students allowed
them to fully understand the ASEAN economic
opportunity and gave them an advantage on
becoming one of the great entrepreneurs in
Caraga if not in the country.
It also offered them great opportunity to
learn and eventually work steadfast in bridging
the region towards the ASEAN competitiveness
and eventually into the business of the global
market.
The Caraga Business conference is a
unified effort of the government and key
business stakeholders of Caraga Region to
achieve economic stability and development
of Caraga Region through the optimization
of resources of the region and the wise
preservation of its natural resources.
It is anchored on the theme, “Managing
Resources towards ASEAN Partnership and
Competitiveness.”
The New SJIT Library
The Saint Joseph Institute of
Technology (SJIT) main library recently
underwent a major transformation.
Now located at the third and fourth
floors of the NJS Building, the newly
refurbished library merged the graduate
school library, the Central Library and the
Filipinana collection.
According to head Librarian Nancy
O. Go, a major change that can easily be
observed in the newly renovated library is its
arrangement and design.
At present, the library can now be
accessed through a main door located at the
third floor of the building which used to have
its main entry in the floor.
A concrete stairway found at the
third leading to the fourth floor was also
constructed to allow students easy access to
more references found upstairs.
Go said, the new arrangement will
give library personnel single control of the
entranceandexitofthelibraryandminimizes
the number of personnel manning the area.
Another major development is
the computerization of the library and
the implementation of the computerized
attendance log in.
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By: Jessibel V. Atupan

Dr. Cesar C. Eustaquio
Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA),
SJIT, Butuan City
His soft voice and down to earth
demeanor could pass off as your usual next
door friend until it dawns on you he is anything
but ordinary.
He is Dr. Cesar C. Eustaquio, the new Vice
President of the Academic Affairs (VPAA) of
the Saint Joseph Institute of Technology (SJIT).
I first came to know Dr. Eustaquio
informally when I overheard him introducing
himself to a library staff as the school’s VPAA.
To say the least, I was quite surprised how
a ranking school official would go to great
lengths to introduce himself let alone climb
the fourth floor of the NJS building and be
amongst us lesser mortals on a Saturday at that.
I knew then, he is someone special.
Dr. Cesar C. Eustaquio is a Doctor of
Philosophy Major in Educational Management
graduate. He earned his doctorate degree
from the Saint Louis University, Baguio
City in 1994 and earned his Master’s Degree
Major in Educational Management from
the same institution is 1990.Before this, Dr.
Eustaquio already had a Master in Business
Administration Degree from de La Salle
University in 1985 and a Certificate in Special
Education with Specialization in Hearing
Impaired from University of Louvain, Belgium
in 1986.
A certified “Manila Boy.” Dr. Eustaquio
studied elementary at the Marist School and
at Roosevelt College in High School. He
proceeded to earn his college degree from the
University of the East where he took B.S. in
Business Administration Major in Marketing
Management Degree.
Before embarking on his journey as the
VPAA of SJIT in Butuan City, Dr. Eustaquio
was the Vice President for Academic Affairs of
World Citi Colleges. Being in such a position,
Dr. Eustaquio was mainly responsible for
overseeing the academic affairs aspect of
colleges in five campuses of Word Citi Colleges.
Dr. Eustaquio was also Academic Head
of Edexcel International Education Ltd. of
Singapore,Dean,GraduateSchoolandResearch
Director of Our Lady of Fatima University,
Off-Campus Director of the Graduate School
of Miriam College, Managing Director of
ADMEDIA Advertising Agency, Marketing
Officer of MGM Production Philippines and
School Principal of San Lorenzo Ruiz School in
Baguio City.
To cap these credentials, Dr. Eustaquio
was also an Education Consultant for
University Status, Curriculum Development
Consultant, ACSCU Accreditor, ISO-AJA
Lead Auditor and Former CHED Consultant
on Business Education. D r .
Eustaquio’s sterling qualifications are endless.
He has extensive knowledge and experience in
strategic management and implementation, he
is also knowledgeable in school management
and leadership, research linkages, accreditation
and ISO. He has an In-depth knowledge in
curriculum development and evaluation and
knowledgeable in trends and issues in higher
education.
It is such an honor and privilege to have
within our midst a person of top caliber such
as Dr. Cesar C. Eustaquio. What is even more
inspiring is that he will be able to contribute
to the growing honor and prestige school in
producing world class outputs.
Hats Off to the Doctor
By: Maria Cherry Aban-Serrano
When our Editor-in-Chief told me to write
an article about Dr. Freddie C. Mero, I felt I could
do justice in making a feature story regarding
this professor. I had been his student since my
masteral days in this institution in 2011 until
my last subject with him, DPM 213-Philippine
Business Environment, this summer.
Dr. Freddie C. Mero never came to class
late. He was always well-prepared with his
lectures which were current, relevant and
interesting. He “introduced” us to Henry Sy,
John Gokongwei, Lucio Tan, Bill Gates and to
other bigwigs as we learned how these business
tycoons attained their success. Dr. Freddie C.
Mero talked with authority. He is indeed an
expert in the field he is teaching. Though “he
meant business” in class, he knew when to
inject humor to soften the mood. We laughed
at his antics. We even seriously considered
his practical advices like buying inverter air-
conditioning units instead of the non-inverter
ones because according to him, it would reduce
our energy consumption. When he shyly shared
with us that he bought a new silver car for his
wife, Crisilda Dolores Usi Mero, when they
celebrated their silver wedding anniversary, we
admired him more for being such a romantic
and adoring husband.
This fifty-six-year-old-dynamo is
the branch manager of the Development Bank
of the Philippines-San Francisco Branch, San
Francisco, Agusan del Sur (1988 to present). He
is the president of the Agusan del Sur Chamber
of Commerce and Industries (2013-present).
Interestingly,since1989topresent,heisaSunday
School Teacher for the Young Professionals and
Christian Young Adults of the United Church of
Christ of the Philippines (UCCP), Butuan City.
His work and his active church involvement
brought him to many wonderful places around
the globe like U.S.A, Sri Lanka, Singapore,
Taiwan and Malaysia, to name a few. Despite
his very hectic schedule, he and his wife were
able to raise four good children, two of whom
are already Doctors of Medicine, James Nathan
Joseph Usi Mero, 28 years old and Fresel Angeli
U. Mero, 27 years old. Anna Laurice U. Mero
is the 24-year-old daughter who finished a
degree in Bachelor of Science in Information
Technology, now a flourishing entrepreneur.
Fred Gabriel U. Mero, the youngest, is twelve
years old.
Dr. Freddie is the sixth child in a brood
of eleven. His school teacher father instilled in
him the discipline essential to his success. His
market vendor mother exposed him to the world
of business and numbers. Even in his younger
years, he persevered in order to succeed. He
would walk his way home from school to save
the money his mother gave him. He graduated
class salutatorian in the elementary and class
mathematician in high school. His brilliance
Freddie C. Mero, Ph. D.
earned him a full scholarship at the Mindanao
State University, Marawi City. His diligence,
focus and strong determination brought him
the laurel of success when he finished his
degree in Bachelor of Science in Agricultural
Engineering in 1981. He garnered numerous
awards from work and community. This year, he
was a recipient of two very prestigious awards:
the “2015 Ten Outstanding Butuanons Award”
given by the city government of Butuan, and
the “Outstanding Alumni Award” during the
recently held Grand Alumni Homecoming of
the SJIT. He surely is a stellar product of the SJIT
Graduate School- Master of Management (2002)
and Doctor of Philosophy in Management
(2008).
Way to go, Sir. It is just the beginning.
Keep up the good work. You are an inspiration.
By: Ma. Lourdes P. Apego

The New SJIT Library...from p.4
Through this innovation, books and
other reference materials can be easily
accessed and traced while library patrons can
be easily accounted.
Go revealed that the library had been
provided with ten new computer units and
an internet connection from a new service
provider.
The SJIT main library is currently
being managed by one Head Librarian, one
Assistant Librarian, five support staff and
three student assistants.
Go reminds library patrons that the
facility now strictly implements its policy
on taking out and returning of books where
graduate students can bring out books for
a period of one week without penalty while
undergraduate students for three days
without penalty.
VOICE OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Ms. Nancy O. Go,
New SJIT Head Librarian
Circulation Section
RESEARCH AREA
By: Jessibel V. Atupan
MA 103 Graduate students with our dynamic and bril-
liant professor Dr. Elena L. Paulma in their Extraordinary
Presentation during the graduate school program.
AIM HIGH FOR THE DREAMS OF LIFE AND THE
PURPOSE.
What is expected from a graduate student of Saint
Joseph Institute of Technology (SJIT) is the essence of the
Graduate School Orientation Program and Induction of
Graduate School Student Organization (GSSO) Officers
conducted at the SJIT Multi-Purpose Room on August 7,
2015. The purpose was to inform the newly enrolled as well
as returning graduate students about the culture and, most
importantly the policies, rules, life purpose, vision, mission,
and the core values of SJIT.
No less than the Dean of the Graduate School, Dr.
Clara D. Almendralejo discussed the management system
step by step. Dr. Almendralejo explained clearly and at
length the policies of the school. She also informed us
about the importance of being a good follower. She said, “As
professional students of this institution, Graduate School
students should be loyal wholeheartedly to the rules of the
school in order to achieve the desired goals and objectives of
every endeavor and to be ready to fight for challenges.”
I am amazed at the dedication and commitment of all
the people involved in the staging of a successful program that
enables the graduate students to be more inspired. Through
the information we had acquired during the orientation,
the students were fully convinced that it is worth enrolling
at SJIT and, as one of a graduate students of this institution,
I am convinced to pursue my studies to become a quality
teacher and productive individual in molding the children in
a way the SJIT develop their graduate students.
During the orientation the GSSO Officers were also
inducted into office and I was among the inductees being the
Treasurer of the organization.
We are so grateful and thankful to all the
people for making the program possible especially
to DR. CESAR C. EUSTAQUIO the Vice President
for Academic Affairs (VPAA) and to our dynamic,
brilliant and ever energetic with benevolent heart
Dean of the Graduate School DR. CLARA D.
ALMENDRALEJO and also to our ever equally
brilliant and wholeheartedly dedicated to her
commitment, our professor DR. ELENA L. PAULMA.
To all the graduate student it’s time to shine,
continue your journey of life with your purpose, and
spread your wings to reach your destination. Be a
worthy, quality and holistic teacher in 21st century.
Open forum during the Graduate School Orientation
VPAA Dr. Cesar C. Eustaquio inducts into office the
new officers of the GSSO.
Foreign Language class culminates with a showcase of
talent and language prowess
By: Rhea J. Yparraguirre
The Chinese-Mongolian Folk Dancers together with the
Graduate School Dean - Dr. Clara D. Almendralejo and
Ms. Zuseth P. Allen, DPM 216 Class Instructor.
The DPM 216 class, Foreign Language (Mandarin
Chinese) culminated in a showcase of talent and language
prowess held last April 11, 2015 from 9:00 A.M. -12:00
noon at the Grand Palace Restaurant, Montalban Street,
Capitol Drive, Butuan City.
The culminating activity was a moment of showing
off what the students have learned in the class in terms
of the spoken Chinese Mandarin Language – from the
doxology, words of welcome, song and dance numbers,
speeches, and parlor games.
The occasion was honored by the presence of the
SJIT Graduate School Dean- Dr. Clara D. Almendralejo.
During the activity, a group of students gracefully
performed a Chinese-Mongolian Folk Dance. Experts
believed that creating a connection between language
and movement can help our brain retain and recall more
information easily.
A soulful voice filled the venue when Ms. Zuseth P.
Allen, the class instructor, sung Zhi Shao Hai You Ni (Only
to Have You). As the class instructor, Ms. Allen teaches
the subject in a fun and interactive way. According to her,
“One of the best techniques a person can use to speed up
second language acquisition is through cultural immersion”.
Hence, a variety of activities were given during class time
and these were showcased by the students during the
culminating activity.
A group singing of “Wo de gēshēng li (You Exist
in My Song)” concluded the first part of the program. It
was then followed by a series of parlor games which were
actively participated by the students. A sumptuous lunch
took place after the fun-filled activities.
Although many studies revealed that it is easier for
children to learn a second language, the DPM 216 class
has proven that it is certainly never too late to learn one.
A soulful rendition of the song “Zhi Shao Hai You Ni (Only
to Have You)” by Ms. Zuseth P. Allen- the DPM 216 Class
Instructor.

SJIT Graduate School Shares Love Gifts
for Fire Victims
Punong Barangay Crecencio Enriquez
Eda of Barangay Tandang Sora (Left)
receiving the donation from the GSSO
through Graduate School Dean Clara
D. Almendralejo (Right)
The Saint Joseph Institute of Technology (SJIT) Graduate School Student Organization
(GSSO) shared “love gifts” in the form of cash and food supplies to the fire victims of
Barangay Tandang Sora, Butuan City.
The cash and in kind donation came from the amount that was raised and items
voluntary contributed by the students.
This was received by Honorable Cresencio Enriquez Eda, Punong Barangay of Tandang
Sora, in behalf of the fire victims in a simple ceremony held at the Graduate School AVR.
The ‘love-gift” giving was initiated by the Master in Education (MAED) class of Dr.
Elena L. Paulma, under the leadership of Ms. Jessibel V. Atupan (MAED), the Class President
and Ms. Rebecca T. Montante, (PhDM), GSSO President.
It could be recalled that more than 1,000 people were left homeless after their homes
were burned to the ground in July this year.
Barangay Tandang Sora Punong Barangay Cresencio E .
Eda (Center) receiving the donations from the Graduate
School Student Organization (GSSO) of SJIT.
Punong Barangay Cresencio Eda (Center) receives the
donations from the GSSO Officers witnessed by Graduate
School Dean Clara D. Almendralejo, Operations Statistics
Teacher Gilbert Alerta and Graduate School students.
SJIT Graduate School GALLERY
SJIT Graduate Students together with Dean Dr. Clara D.
Almendralejo and with MM 112 professor DR. ELENA L.
PAULMA visit PHILRICE Mushroom Culture and Production
Site
Dr. Allan de Guzman in his Power Teacher Demo
Dr. Rene Bersoto delivers a talk on his paper,
Opportunities on ASEAN Integration
Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante Jr.
at the Caraga Business Conference
Davao City Mayor Digong Duterte delivers
his address at the Caraga Business
Conference
DPM 213 Students with Dr. Freddie C. Mero DPM 213 Students with Dr. Freddie C. Mero
Graduate Students Forgo
Christmas Party, Donates to
Typhoon Victims
Instead of conducting a Christmas party, the SJIT
Graduate Students contributed cash and decided to donate
the money to the victims of Typhoon Onyok.
The class of Dr. Elena L. Paulma spearheaded the
drive and came up with two thousand pesos (P2, 000.00)
in cash.
Meanwhile, the Graduate School Student
Organization (GSSO) added three thousand pesos
(Php3,000) to bring the amount of cash donations to a
total of five thousand pesos (Php5,000.00) .
The students intend to course the donation through
the ABS-CBN Foundation.

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