Ballet lessons at VDT-ALC

In order to cater the demand of the Boholanos for ballet lessons, the Ballet Center of Cebu in cooperation with the Victoriano D. Tirol-Advanced Learning Center (VDT-ALC) are now accepting enrollees for the 1^st semester class in ballet infused with hip-hop k-pop which will start on June 18, 2011 at VDT-ALC campus along Ma. Clara St., this city.

In ballet, you can also gain poise, grace, confidence, elegance, refinement, courage, determination and job opportunity. Enrolment fee is pegged at P5,000 only ( inclusive of 1 recital costume) for nursery/kinder & elementary new students. Classes will be held on Saturdays with the following schedules, 9:00-9:45 – nursery, 9:45-10:30 – kinder, 10:30-11:15 – combined class, 11:15-12:00 – elementary new and 12:00-12:45 – elementary new.

For inquiries, you may call 09268560723 or see Maam Inday Pondoc at UB Planning & Development Office or call at tel. nos. 501-9088, 411-4321, 411-3484. (Michalle Guillena)

UB gets PAASCU re-accreditation

The Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU), accredited anew the Elementary and Secondary Education programs of the University of Bohol College of Education.

Dr. Lumin T. Pamaran, vice-president for academics, confirmed the latest development through a formal communication sent by the PAASCU Board to UB President Victoriano B. Tirol, Jr., informing the university for a two year re-accreditation in Level II of its education programs which is valid until November 2013. To note, in the latest Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), the UB College of Education garnered 83% passing average of her examinees in Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEED) and 73% passing rate in Bachelor in Secondary Education (BSED).

As of school year 2011-2012. The education department offers, BEED - SPED, General Course, PreElem, and BSEED - English, Math, Physical Science, Filipino, Social Studies, MAPEH. (L.A.Boncales)

UB posts high passing average in LET

The University of Bohol College of Education recently added feather on its cap when it posted high passing average of its examinees in the April 3, 2011 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

Dr. Carolina O. Belarmino, dean, disclosed that for this year’s licensure examination the university marked a 100 % passing percentage in both Bachelor in Elementary Education major in Special Education and Bachelor in Secondary Education major in Physical Science. Meanwhile, the school also garnered 83% and 73% passing percentage in Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEED) and Bachelor in Secondary Education (BSED) respectively. The national passing average rate is only 15.81% for BEED and 26.28% for BSED.

The new teachers are, BEED - Marisa May G. Abapo, Dulce Vida Amor Amoncio, Mary Ann Jean Bebiro, Annie D. Bucol, Nikki Lou Ceniza, Jenalyn Gamus, Mary Ann A. Generale, Rhona Z. Hamo, Aileen C. Hinampas, Evelyn P. Labor, Glenn A. Manigque, Cherry Mae C. Miravilla, Mary Ann S. Missiona, Victoria N. Ogates, Emmalyn B. Ombayan, Brenda B. Paga, Jessica C. Ramirez, Anselmo A. Satago, Shalom Jireh G. Sistona, Nesa Taculod, Jennylyn A. Tampos, Therese Marie B. Tuluan, Luwalhati Vallejos, and Gwen l. Vallente. BSED - Abegail S. Cajes, Rose Michelle B. Cimeni, Jestoni L. Cuarteros, Eugene Enghog, Mercedes Ferraren, Cirinia I. Gasatan, Joey D. Jabonete, Lecil A. Lamban, Jennifer B. Legaspi, Nishan Miles J. Lopena, Zenaida T. Lungay, and Mary Grace M. Pejano.

Bachelor in Elementary Education and Bachelor in Secondary Education programs of the University of Bohol are all accredited by the Philippine Association of Accredited Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU). (L.A.Boncales)

US in need of more physical therapists

The United States of America, the leading employer for physical therapists in the world is in need of more therapists to meet the demand of the American public. This was the pronouncement made by Dr. Jeimylo de Castro, dean, UB College of Physical Therapy and Allied Medical Sciences.

Dean de Castro revealed that the American Hospital Association (AHA) previously declared that physical therapists represent the occupation for which the greatest percentage of vacancies exists in hospitals across the American nation, at 11.4%. Within the span of 8 years, the projected growth for physical therapists employment is 27%. Earlier in 2006, 58% of the hospitals in the U.S. reported that therapist recruitment became more difficult, thus prompted former Congressman Joseph Abrose Sestak Jr. of Pennsylvania’s 7^th congressional district to add physical therapists into the “areas of national need”. The said pronouncement was then supported by American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) President R Scott Ward, PT, Phd. who likewise claimed that the demand for physical therapists existed across the nation. The need for more therapists is still prevalent among the states in America.

With the over production of nursing graduates in the country, many students started to shift to physical therapy as another gateway for employment both local and abroad. According to de Castro, Boholanos are very fortunate to have a college on physical therapy in Bohol as it will lessen expenses among students who want to enroll the course. Presently in the province, only University of Bohol offers Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BSPT). (L.A.Boncales)

UB bares 10 CPAs, 4 civil engineers

The University of Bohol College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) displayed another academic feat when 10 out of its 20 examinees successfully hurdled the May 2011 board examination for Certified Public Accountants (CPA), given by the Philippine Regulation Commission.

Dean Cesario Edulan, CPA, college dean, disclosed that the school’s 50% passing percentage is above the national passing average which is 40.5%. The latest board examination produced 2,130 CPAs out of 5,259 examinees. UB’s new certified public accountants are, Fabian B. Aventorero, Aniceta P. Boyras, Ruth Loveo C. Bullecer, Gesil T. Butlay, Pretty Annifel L. Edulan, Naomi P. Malaque, Marissa L. Payot, Ruby S. Pedros, Mae Fideliza S. Pondoc and

In a related development 4 examinees of the College of Engineering and Technology (CET) passed the Civil Engineering Board Examination given last May 2011 by the PRC.

Engr. Liberato H. Lupot, Jr., CET dean, revealed the partial list of the new civil engineers as, Engr. Roldan G. Cabardo, Engr. Reinzon B. Jumamoy, Engr. Hildardo A. Madijanon, Jr., Engr. Jumil B. Postanes and Engr. (Michalle Wong Guillena)