Monthly Issue

January 2014

he Board of Directors of the Crocodile Foun dation approved to release their pledge of US$300,000 for the College of Medicine building project in a meeting held January 8, 2014. They approved to release their pledge after the Southern Asia Pacific Division and the North Philippine Union Conference both fulfilled the requirement of matching the Foundations pledge for the building project. The Crocodile Foundation is the charitable arm of the Crocodile Group of Companies based in Singapore which has helped a lot of institutions and individuals all over the world. The Crocodile Group has its presence in 24 countries with over 110 product lines and 2000 exclusive stores and galleries. Beth Casel, the former director of the AUP Alumni and Philanthropic Office worked hard with the Crocodile Foundation to arrange their contribution. H

Crocodile Foundation Donates $300K to AUP.

Crocodile is the brainchild of Dato Dr Tan Hian Tsin since 1947. As an indomitable pioneer in mens fashion then, it soon made its presence felt across the regions starting from Singapore to South East Asian countries, Hong Kong and Japan by the early 1980s. It evolved to become a lifestlye brand providing a total wardrobe solution to the family of modern days.

Waling Waling Hall: Newest Girls Dormitory The Waling-waling hall, a dormi-

tory for ladies built at the back of Cadena de Amor hall is the newest student residence in the campus. The first phase with 52 rooms is designed to house two to four occupants per room. The dorm consists of a basement, ground floor, and three upper rooms and could accommodate a total of 190 students. Compared to other older dormitories, the Waling Waling hall has better amenities. It was designed with good ventilation thus a healthier place to live. Each room has a shower room

The first phase 52 rooms Waling-waling Ladies dormitory

January 2014 separated from the rest room and has a separate laundry area. For students looking for a place to pray, a prayer room is provided beside the worship area for the spiritual well being of the residents. Mrs. Raquel Capiendo serves as the Dean of Waling-Waling hall. Assisting her is Eunice Fajutagana, one of our graduate assistants doing her masters at the Graduate school. The name Waling-waling is from a variety of orchid locally grown in the Philippines. In 2013, the Philippine senate passed a bill declaring WalingWaling as a national flower alongside the Sampaguita. H
Restroom Shower room Laundry room

AUP Extends Help to Victims of For Typhoon Yolanda the first time in AUP history, the AUP admin-

istration, with the support of employees, decided to cancel the yearly workers yearend party. This is a response to the report of a group of AUP workers who were sent to Leyte last October 2013 during the semestral break to give the AUPs initial aid to the victims of the typhoon. The money intended for the yearend party was used to purchase goods, food, and other basic commodities. Additional contributions have come from personal finances of employees and students who wanted to share their blessings. There were also friends from off campus and abroad who sent their donation through AUP for our countrymen who are suffering because of typhoon Yolandas fury. Workers of AUP repacked the goods in December 17, 2013 at the University gymnasium. As a result of this gesture of love, 700 families who each received a package worth PhP1,000.00 were served through a group of AUP workers joined by ther volunteers from other Adventist institutions and churches who distributed the goods. H

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COE Received Award

The College of Education through Community Extension Services was awarded last December 18, 2013 for its outstanding contribution to the Communitys access to Basic Education through its Adopt-a-School Program. DepEd Region IV-A CALABARZON, Division of Cavite, gave the award. H
Mrs Eunice Carpizo, (3rd from the right) CES director recieves the distinguish award.

AUP President Holds Life Skills Seminar

Dr. Francisco Gayoba, AUPs president, conducted an evangelistic effort geared to reach Calambas young professionals on November 3-9, 2013. The outreach program entitled Theres More to Life Beyond Success is primarily an entry event to stimulate the appetite of young people for the search of truth and to awaken in them an interest in Bible study and SDA fundamental beliefs. Held in River View Resort in Parian, Calamba City, the one-week life skills seminar regular nightly attendance reached 50 people of whom some are continuing their bible study presently. Topics of interest, to name a few, are Understanding Modern Life with its Benefits and Dangers, Developing a Healthy Lifestyle, Balancing Work and Life, and more. The South Central Luzon Conference and the Southern AsiaPacific Division sponsored this life skills seminar. H

AUP Student Named Most Outstanding International Student of the Philippines

Amarasinghe, Lekamlage Don Aldous Silas, a graduating BS Mathematics student, was awarded Most Outstanding International Student of the Philippines, 2013 by the Philippine International Friendship Organization, at College of Saint Benilde, Pasay City last December 11, 2013. Mr. Amarasanghe who is from Sri Lanka joins many other international students of AUP who won the award. H

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Christopher Rebot

Elsie June Fradejas

Raul San Diego

College of Nursing Faculty Defend Theses

Three of AUPs College of Nursing faculty successfully defended their masters theses in their respective schools of upgrading. They are, Christopher Rebot, who earned his Master of Science in Nursing degree from AUP after his defense in October 2013; Elsie June Fradejas and Raul San Diego both earned their Master of Arts in Nursing degree from Philippine Womens University this month. These developments are in keeping with the requirement of the CHED that all college teachers should be at least a masters degree holder. H

2nd Semester Enrollment Updates

This Second Semester CY 2013-2014 the enrollment of both college and graduate school figures at 3,852 students enrolled. This is 7% lower compared to second semester enrollment of CY 2012-2013, which yielded 4,136 students for the same levels. Even with this temporary setback, AUP hopes enrollment will increase this coming school year (2014-2105). H

Success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.
--Orison Swett Marden

EDITORIAL INFORMATION Highlights* is the monthly newsletter of the AUP Advancement Office Staff: Pastor Max Cadalig, Managing Editor Mr. Sherwin Fiedacan, Editor-in-Chief Mr. Rey Laberinto, Photographer, Layout Editor, and Designer Ms. Irene Asiddao, Mrs. Lolina Mostaza Editorial Secretaries

Busy enrolment scene at AUP gymnasium