LS admin announces new appointments
Several members of the Loyola Schools administration were appointed in new positions as approved by the University President Jose Ramon Villarin, SJ. Gary Aguedo G. Faustino was appointed Director of the Office of Guidance and Counseling, Elias V. Pan was appointed Director of the Office of Facilities and Sustainability, and Ralph Jacinto A. Quiblat as Director of the Office of Student Activities. Other members of the administration were also appointed as assistants in different offices, with Kristine V. Advincula as Assistant to the Associate Dean for Student and Administrative Services for Facilities Planning and Design, Christopher Fernando F. Castillo as the Assistant the Associate Dean for Student and Administrative Services for Campus Event Management, and Maria Estrella V. Paulino as the Assistant to the Director of the Office of Student Services. Gaby N. Baizas
Ateneans recognized in UP statistics competition
Several Atenean students were awarded in the Stat-is-eeks competition hosted by the University of the Philippines (UP) Statistical Society held on October 1 at the UP School of Economics PCED Auditorium. The team of Nicholas Ang (3 BSM AMF), Renzo Tan (3 BSM AMF), and Joshua Uyheng (4 BS MA) garnered first place, while the team of John David Benabaye (3 BSM AMF), Raven Ico (3 BSM AMF), and Kaye Yao (3 BSM AMF) garnered second place. Other Ateneans that participated in the competition include John Angel Aranas (3 BS MA), Raissa Lacsamana (3 BS MA), Patrick Fernandez (3 BS MA), Casseus Palma (3 BS MA), Connor Teh (3 BSM AMF), and Sheena Chua (3 BSM AMF). All teams were coached by Assistant Mathematics Professor Christian Chan Shio, PhD. Gaby N. Baizas
Health sciences lecturer wins Roux Prize
Dr. John Wong, lecturer of the Health Sciences Program, received the 2016 Roux Prize given by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IMHE) at the University of Washington in Seattle. The prize of USD 100,000 is given annually to individuals who use the IMHE’s data to improve population health. Wong used the IMHE’s data from their study, Global Burden of Disease, to assess the top 48 diseases in the Philippines and worked on drafting a benefit package development plan for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation in partnership with UNICEF Philippines. His goal is to reduce disease burden and to expand health coverage in areas that need health services the most in the Philippines. Wong completed his research in six months and is the first Filipino recipient of the Roux Prize since its launch in 2013. Gaby N. Baizas
Ateneo releases manuals for emergency and sustainability policies
The Ateneo de Manila University launched two documents drafted by the Ateneo Institute of Sustainability, The Campus Emergency Management Plan and Sustainability Policies and Specific Guidelines, last September 23 at Escaler Hall. The Campus Emergency Management Plan includes the university’s plans for emergency response, such as emergency tips in case of an earthquake, a fire, etc. The Sustainability Policies and Specific Guidelines serves as a guide for institutional and personal lifestyle choices on green spaces, clean energy, food service, and disaster risk. Hard copies of these publications were distributed to the University Emergency Management and Local Unit Emergency Response Teams. Gaby N. Baizas
