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•Mabini Extension, Cabanatuan City
•July-November 2015
Wesleyan produces
board examinations
topnotchers
• Volume I •Issue No I
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•Mabini Extension, Cabanatuan City
•July-November 2015
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• Wesleyan University-Philippines Nursing Alumni Association-USA •
by: Erwin D.G. Nuñez
In July
X-Ray
Tech-Alumni
ratedHomecoming
tenth place among
The very
first2015
Grand
Nursing
was a
nologist
Licensure
Exam,
Joyce
56,596
secondary
tremendous success. It was held at the university gymnasium
on
the first
teacher-examinees
July Tierra
19-20, Hilado
2013. It clinched
was attended
by alumni
from various counwith aninaverage
of 85.25.
(17,904(USA).
passers). He gartries place
particularly
United States
of America
Ramon Dela Cruz Balintag Jr. nered an average of
It is note-worthy to mention that the WUPNAA-USA has
and
Mameth Factor Pajarillaga, 88.60.
been conceived by a group of alumni and faculty through the
both with an average of 83.25,
The
aforemeninitiative of their former dean, Dr. Norma Corpuz-Rabara, who
ranked second place; and Pat- tioned topnotchers remigrated to the United States together with her family in 1990.
rick Kyle Caling Ignacio with an ceived a congratulatory
Ma. Paola Joy P. Esposo
Joy T. Hilado
Ramon D. Balintag Jr
10th Placer, 2015 NLE
1st Placer, 2015 XTLE
2nd Placer, 2015 XTLE
average of 81.75, attained the call from the University
fifth place.
President
Pacifico
B.
Moreover, In May 2015 Aniag. He expressed his
Nurse Licensure Examination gratitude and personally
(NLE), Ma. Paola Joy Pangilinan congratulated
these
Through the efforts of Dean Rabara the alumni associaEsposo
achievers for giving pride
tion remains very active up to present and in fact resulted
to triumphantly achieved
10th place with an average to their alma mater.
the birth of different chapters in USA and numerousthe
counof 84.00. The Professional Regu- Each of them shared their
tries.
stories about their review
The chapters created are: East Coast Chapter lation
(1990), Commission (PRC) anMameth F. Pajarillaga
Patrick Kyle C. Ignacio
Jinggoy C. De Jesus
nounced
on
June
23,
2015
period, after the examiTexas
Chapter
(2003),
California
Chapter
(2005)
Florida
Chap2nd Placer, 2015 XTLE
5th Placer, 2015 XTLE
10th Placer, 2015 LET
(Tuesday) that 9,707 of 17,891 nation and while waiting
ter (2008), Midwest Chapter(2008). Canada Chapter (2008),
examinees passed the licensure for the result. (More of
Wesleyan
pro- (2002),
Pacific
Northwest University-Philippines
Chapter (2010), Philippine Chapter
examination.
their experiences and
Middle
East Chapter
(2010),
and turns
WUPNAA
Emirates
and
vides
quality
education
that
its variMeanwhile,
In
March
stories of success on the
Middle
Eastinto
(2010)
Other chapters
expectedIttoindiorganize are
ous
alumni
topnotch
achievers.
2015
Licensure
Examination
for
next issue of Wesleyan In
United Kingdom, Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia and hopecates that WU-P has what it takes to Teachers (LET), Jinggoy Car- Touch: The Alumni News
fully more.
make its graduates globally competitive.
ganilla De Jesus successfully Magazine).###
• EDITORIAL BOARD •
Elgin S. Paguirigan
Editor in Chief
Erwin. D.G. Nunez
Paula B. Payabyab
Writer and Lay-Out Artist
Writer
ICT Department
November 11 - 15, 2015, the association
will and
have Photography
a grand reunion to be held in Abu Dhabi & Dubai,
Lay-out
UAE. Itinerary will include two (2) days in Dubai (Nov. 12 & 13) and two (2) days in Abu Dhabi (Nov. 14 &15).
On
Awarding Night and Dinner Dance will be held in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 15. Celebrants are Class '80, Class '85 and
Class '90 on their 35th, 30th, and 25th Anniversary respectively.
Maria Theresa Z. Gamboa
Consultant
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NEW ALUMNI. A total of 982 graduates took their oath as new alumni of Wesleyan University-Philippines at the university gymnasium last March 27, 2015.
Office for Alumni Affairs
welcomes new alumni
by: Erwin D.G. Nuñez and Paula Payabyab
Nine hundred eighty
two (982) new alumni of
Wesleyan
UniversityPhilippines were inducted
and welcomed during the
68th Commencement Exercises held last March 27 and
28 at the university gymnasium.
With the theme “WU-P@69: Responding to the Challenges of Borderless
Education”, the graduation rites of which
the induction ceremonies were a part,
was held at the now fully air-conditioned
university gymnasium.
A total of 136 alumni from College of Nursing and Allied Medical Sciences; 125 Bachelor of Science in Hotel
and Restaurant Management; 232
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; 31Bachelor of Science in Accountancy; 95 Bachelor of Science in
Accounting Technology; 62 Bachelor of
Science in Education; 16 Bachelor of Science in Social Work; 40 from Graduate
School; 41 Bachelor of Arts; 95 Bachelor of
Science in Computer Education; 42
Bachelor of Science in Criminology and 67
Bachelor of Science in Engineering had
received their diploma last March 27-28,
2015.
The aforementioned total number
of graduates from all colleges vowed to
“bear loyalty to the university and lead
a life following its philosophy of Scholarship, Service and Character, respect,
support and defend the institution of
the Wesleyan University-Philippines ###
WU-P welcomes new
Office for Alumni
Affairs Director
by: Erwin D.G. Nunez
Maria Theresa Zablan Gamboa, newly appointed
Office for Alumni Affairs Director
Wesleyan University-Philippines
welcomes Professor Maria Theresa Z.
Gamboa as the new director of the
Office for Alumni Affairs. She began this another
milestone in her career on January 28, 2015.
The new head vows to promote programs
and projects that will support the alumni in their
chosen fields of endeavour and encourage
them to remain participative in the University’s
commitment to social transformation.
In April 2010, Professor Gamboa finished
Master of Arts in Nursing at San Pablo Colleges
with Meritus Award. She is also a proud alumna
of Wesleyan University-Philippines, Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (Batch 1987).
Professor Gamboa had been an Academic Instructor in the WU-P College of Nursing
and Allied Medical Sciences from June 2010 to
November 2012. She also teaches at the graduate school in this university. ###
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WU-P produces a
Summa Cum Laude
Catherine Joyce C. Espineda is Summa Cum
Laude. She is among the batch 2015 of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy graduates last
March 27 held at the university gymnasium.
Based from the record of the Registrar’s Office, Espineda is the
third Summa Cum Laude of Wesleyan University-Philippines. It has been a
few decades since MAGDONATE:
the last graduate clinched the highest Latin award.
Espineda’s general average was 1.24 which qualified her for the highest
AngSumma
mga Alumni
ay ine-encourage na kuLatin honor—
Cum Laude.
muha
ng
PMKK
coinbanks
na been
may a
control
Before graduating, Espineda had
defender of different
number
sa
aming
opisina.
Ang
date
kung
accounting quiz bee titles and a consistent recipient
of academic excelkailan
ang coinbank
ay i- She won in the
lence award
in themaibabalik
College of Business
and Accountancy.
rerecord din. Hindi naman kailangang
National Finance Competition 2015 held at the New Era University just
punuin ang coinbanks, kung ang laman
recently.
nito ay sapat na upang makatulong
In her valedictory address, the new alumna did not fail to inspire
maaari na itong ibalik sa aming opisina
the graduates, parents, academic heads and deans and administrative
upang mabilang ang laman, maresibuhan
heads whoatattended
the commencement
maidagdag
sa pondo paraexercises.
sa Feeding
“There
is
no
such
thing as impossible, because the word itself
Program.
comes from the words I M POSSIBLE.” she said. She also gave honor and
gratitude to her parents, family, professors and friends who always supported and inspired her.
Presently, Espineda is on a review for the upcoming board exam
and she has high hopes to be among the Top 10 CPA passers in the country .###
MAGVOLUNTEER:
Wesleyan granted Institutional
by: Erwin D.G. Nuñez
•Wesleyan In Touch: The Alumni News Magazine
•Mabini Extension, Cabanatuan City
•July-November 2015
“One of the biggest resources...
is its Alumni—Aniag
...even the leaders of the university started
helping the less fortunate… you can also
share your blessings. Small things for us
might be big things to others.
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Article by: Erwin D.G. Nunez
• Volume I •Issue No I
Makipagugnayan sa Office for Alumni Affairs para sa schedule. Pwedeng magvolunteer ng isa, dalawang araw o higit pa.
Ang ibibigay na tasks ay depende sa natapos mong course, upang mas ma-improve
ang iyong propesyon at magamit sa mga
event na katulad nito.
Accreditation status
An Institutional Accreditation status
was awarded to Wesleyan UniversityPhilippines on October 21, 2014 by the
Federation of Accrediting Agencies of
the Philippines (FAAP) after complying
with the accreditation requirements with
the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges
and
Universities–
Accrediting
MAGDONATE AT
Agency
INC. EXAMPLE.
(ACSCU-AAI).
GOOD
FromThe
theeffectivity
top—Hon. Pacifico B.
MAGVOLUNTEER
of the Aniag,
said status
is from 2014
until 2018.
University
President;
Dr. Estrella C. BueWesleyan
is
naventura,University-Philippines
VPAA; Dr. Reynaldo Samonte,
ExecuThe more you give, the more blessings
among
theAssistant
17 colleges
and
universities
in Prof. Junard
tive
to the
President;
and
you’ll receive. Kung kaya’t lubus-lubusin
the Philippines
toHRDO
obtain
the recognition.
C. Benitez,
Director.
na ang pagtulong! Mag-donate at magThe University is also the only one in Revolunteer! Masarap sa pakiramdam ang
gion III so far to receive the said recognimakita at makasalamuha mo ang mga
tion.
batang natutulungan ng inipon mong
Mr. Angelito P. Pedreño, Executive
barya. Ang makita silang nakangiti, maExecutive Director of ACSCU-AAI assisted by FAAP representatives, handing the
Director of ACSCU-AAI assisted by FAAP AWARD OF EXCELLENCE. Mr. Angelito P. Pedreño,
sigla at nagpapasasalamat ay isa lang sa
award to WU-P-Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Glenn Roy V. Paraso and University President Pacifico B. Aniag on October 21, 2014 at
representatives, handed the award to WU the university auditorium. ICT Office
mga priceless rewards na iyong matatan-P-Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Glenn Roy
gap.
V. Paraso and University President
Institutional Accreditation na ibig sabihin
pagod namin ng asawa ko dahil nasa
Pacifico B. Aniag witnessed by the acaay talagang mapagkakatiwalaan ang
mabuting paaralan ang mga anak ko”
demic and administrative officials of the
mga guro at maayos ang mga pasilidad
she added.
University and other key officials from ACat mga serbisyo” said Josephine Mendoza,
The Institutional Accreditation status
SCU-AAI member scholar in Nueva Ecija.
BEED
alumna
1998.
is one
of the university’s biggest achieveFor more
details
youbatch
may call
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or 381
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university. Successful alumni also means
outstanding university. Aniag added that it
is the right time to start giving the alumni a
full attention for it is the substantial asset of
the university. For this reason; the president
restated the three-fold mandate to the
OAA— to be of service to the alumni,
community and the university.
“…I attended a conference
meeting at Siliman University and
have talked to their President. I
noticed that there are many
buildings in the university and I
was so happy when he told me
that most of those were donated
by alumni… I realized that one of
the biggest resources of every
educational institution like ours is
its alumni.”
This was the message of University
President Pacifico B. Aniag during the
launching of Wesleyan Alumni Privilege
Program and Alumni Community Project
last June 5, 2015 at the university executive
lounge.
The president highlighted the importance of the alumni to the progress of the
Photo by: Erwin D.G. Nunez
Text by: Paula Payabyab and Erwin
Hon. Pacifico B. Aniag delivering an inspirational message during the
Launching of Wesleyan Alumni Privilege Program and Alumni Community
Project on June 5, 2015 at WU-P executive lounge.
In response, Maria Theresa Z. Gamboa shared that the office continues to
enhance the connection with WU-P
alumni through Facebook. From 2,645
friends (as of February 2015), it has now
5,000 friends and still counting (June 2015).
The office is also sending an e-card (via
Facebook) to all alumni who are celebrating their birthdays. Gamboa shared
that there are more upcoming plans to
maintain and strengthen communication
with the alumni.
###
OAA launches
new programs
and projects
To strengthen communication and show
that the university continues to care for
its alumni, the Office for Alumni Affairs
(OAA) launched its new projects and programs on June 5, 2015 at the WU-P Executive Lounge.
Maria Theresa Z. Gamboa, newly appointed director of OAA, introduced the “Piso Mo, Kalusugan Ko!”
and the Wesleyan Alumni Privilege Program (WAPP) to
the academic heads and deans, administrative
heads, merchant partners and alumni who attended
the launching event.
The “Piso Mo, Kalusugan Ko!” is a feeding program
intended at helping identified malnourished children
at Brgy. Pangatian, Cabanatuan City, to achieve a
desirable nutritional status by providing well-balanced
meals every day.
Moreover, the office coordinates with the
Wesleyan Community Outreach Program (WESCOP)
headed by Dr. Apolinar M. Alfonso, and with the rest
of the academic and non-academic units of the university.
Meanwhile, WAPP was created to uplift services to
our alumni thereby encouraging their participation
and cooperation to our programs and activities. It is a
membership program open to all graduates of
Wesleyan University-Philippines (WU-P). It encompasses
all benefits and privileges that are accorded our
alumni like scholarship or tuition fee discount, use of
facilities and many more.
Photo by: Paula Payabyab
Artcle by: Erwin D.G. Nuñez
Maria Theresa Z. Gamboa, newly appointed OAA director introducing the new projects and programs that will strengthen communication and continuous involvement of alumni to its Alma Mater.
An “Alumni Plus Card” will be issued
to all the members of the program.
Gamboa added that OAA is
working on offering short-term
courses, specifically to the new
graduates. These courses are English
Proficiency, Personality Development,
Self-Defense Training, Basic Life Support, Cooking Lesson and many more
to help new alumni become more
efficient and confident in the workplaces.
“Maganda ang program at project ngayon . Naintindihan ko na mahalaga pala talaga sa isang alumni
katulad ko ang makiisa upang patuloy mo maipakita ang suporta sa
iyong alma mater” Monalisa Vizconde (Criminology Batch 2011)
said.
“I will inform all of my classmates
before about this… kasi alam ko
matutuwa din sila. Nakakatuwa kasi
na yung simpleng bagay for me ay
nakakatulong pala ng malaki sa
ibang tao. sSigurado ako magugustuhan nila ito.” Vizconde added.
As part of the launching program,
the merchant partners received a
Certificate of Appreciation and a
token for participating to the WAPP.
All of them agreed to give certain
discount from their products or services that the cardholder can enjoy.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WU-P Alumni Privilege Program is a membership program open to all graduates of Wesleyan University-Philippines (WU-P). The terms and conditions of this program are set out at the sole discretion
of the University and are subject to change without prior written notice.
Although peers are right most of the time,
he denies the claim of being a bookworm.
* Membership Eligibility and Issuance of Membership Card
PREPARATION FOR THE
1. All graduates of WU-P may avail membership to this program by BOARD
presenting
their alumni ID.
EXAM
In the event that the applicant has no alumni ID, any proof of graduation
must that
be preGeastyne admitted
the review
was not easy
wasof
really a
sented to the Office for Alumni Affairs for verification (diploma,
TOR,and
ordiscipline
receipt
must. Terms and theories that needed to
graduation fees) and fees must be settled.
be remembered, sleepless nights and books
had been his new friends. He read almost
material including the NCLEX review
books. He also admitted that he was not
following a review pattern; instead, he
A membership card called “Alumni Plus Card” will be issued.
always set standards with what he ought
to finish.
“Whenever I felt that my mind didn’t like
to read—I relaxed. I browsed in the internet, played games on my tablet, watched
This privilege card contains the cardholder’s name, picture, control
number
expiration
movies
or slept.and
I need
to keep my body
date. At the back, a signature panel is provided. The cardholderand
will
berelaxed
askedsoto
affix
his/
mind
I could
fully
absorbed
the contents of the review materials,” he
her signature on it.
said.
To focus, he decided to deactivate his
The card is non-transferable and privileges cannot be extended to
another
user.social networking sites
Facebook
and other
accounts like Twitter, Instagram, etcetera
these took
lots of privihis time and
The card is valid until the date of expiration stipulated therein.because
To continue
enjoying
hindered him from achieving success. He
leges, it is encouraged that it be renewed at least one week before
expiration.
said that a lot will be compromised and he
would not like the idea.
2. Processing of membership to the program will then be facilitated.
every
3.
* The Alumni Plus Card
1.
2.
3.
4. Tampered and defective cards will not be honored.
5.
THE DAY BEFORE THE EXAM
Geastyne
narrated
that Aheretried to
Lost or stolen card should be reported at once to the Office for
Alumni
Affairs.
read more but took enough rest. He underplacement card can be availed of for a minimal fee of P120. 00.stood
The that
same
expiration date
at that point, what mattered
will be retained. However, if the expiration date is near and the
member
opted
renew
most was how hard heto
studied
in college
and
that
God
planned
to
reward
his strugit, he may do so and the expiration date will then be adjusted to the date of renewal.
gles.
“I attended mass and prayed passionately for God’s guidance. I surrendered
myself to him.” He then quoted a Bible
verse “Ask and it will be given to you; seek
The cardholder should present the card before purchase or paying
bills
to avail
and you
will find;
knock discounts
and the door will be
opened to you.” Mathew 7:7. He also confrom participating establishment.
fessed how he kept saying “I will be a topto attract positive energy. OptiThe establishment reserves the right to validate the card. A notcher!”
supporting
ID may be remism! That’s what he called it.
Use of the card
1.
2.
quired.
Text by: Erwin D.G. Nuñez
Interviewed by: Janine Gabayan
Bettina Tadeo
THE INSPIRATION
3. For HOSPITAL (Wesleyan University Medical Center) discount availment:
The card
could only
Family--One
of the common
answers to
often
asked
questions,
“Who is your inspibe
honored
one
week
after
issuance
of
the
card.
No
refunds
will
be
given.
Geastyne Lauren G. Nolido during the graduation pictorial. He graduated as Cum Laude of Batch 2014.
He is also a consistent Academic Excellence Awardee.
of
n these times of rigid competition, it is a must to be at your
best. He absolutely made it and
it’s not an ordinary achievement.
With an average of 86.60 (First
place is from Pamantasan ng
Page
14offor
the
Lungsod ngTurn
Maynilato
with
a score
86.80),
he
successfully rated second place among the
Merchant
Partners.
26, 690 examinees (15,292 passers) of Nurse
Licensure Examination last October 16, 2014.
Again, Wesleyan University-Philippines successfully produced a topnotcher.
For a twenty-two-year old registered
nurse Geastyne Lauren G. Nolido, discipline plus
optimism multiplied by strong faith in God is
equal to success.
Geastyne is residing at Villa Benita Subdivision, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. He studied
complete
list C. Perez Science High
high school at Honorato
School and graduated as Cum Laude in this
university.
He is commonly regarded by his classmates,
and friends as Geastyne—serious, bookworm
and focused.
ration?”
Geastyne shared beaming with great
pride and confidence that his family was
his inspiration and motivation particularly
his mother who is also a nurse. His mother
was the greatest influence for his pursuing a nursing career. “I saw what my Mom
was doing and what she can do as a nurse. I
am very proud of her ability to take care
of patients and her sound knowledge to
health science.”
INITIAL RESERVATIONS
After few months of waiting for the
5
9
result, Geastyne logged-on to the Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC) website and happily read his name as the second place among
the Top 10. He also learned about his achievement through texts and calls from friends and
Mr. Carl Balita, owner of Carl Balita Review
Center, where he took his review.
Geastyne shared that he did hope to
make it on the top ten. “I prayed for help and
guidance. When I ranked second, I was so happy
and blessed that God truly gave more than
what I asked for.”He preceded sending text
messages of gratitude to his friends, his
Wesleyan Family, and his academic and clinical
instructors.
He also received a courtesy call from the
University President who personally congratulated him for the achievement that he also
gave to his alma mater. “Sobra akong over-
whelmed sa ginawa nila…at na-appreciate ko
din yung reward na ibinigay nila sa akin. I just
did my best and am really blessed na nabigyan
pa ako ng maraming biyaya galing sa
kanila.” (Geastyne refused to name the reward
that he got from the university.)
WORDS OF WISDOM
Geastyne shared his secret, strategies and good habits to all the nursing
graduates who will take the board exam.
“My best advice is, if you feel that you
are not ready at sa tingin mo hindi pa
enough ang knowledge that you have, then
do not take the exam. Hindi naman bastabasta ang NLE. Nakakalungkot din if ever
na hindi ka pumasa.”
“Review with your own style. During
your college days you have probably discovered a learning strategy that works
for you. I believe I learned better by reviewing at night when all were quiet. Post
ing facts on the walls was also effective,”
he said.
Geastyne shared his review tips as
follows:
First, “Trust in the Lord with all your
heart and lean not on your own understanding;” Proverbs 3:5.
Second, “Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; pre-
“In these times of tough competition, do not aim alone in passing the exam, aim for a competent
board rating. Aim to be the best. That will be your edge. Anyone can do it, kailangan lang
po talaga ng focus. Use your inspirations, your family; always remember their sacrifices for
you...para po sa mga napilitan lang mag-nursing, tandaan mo, nandyan ka na, natapos mo
na, bakit di mo pa itodo lahat.”
“In these times of tough competition,
do not aim alone in passing the examination, aim for a competent board rating.
Aim to be the best. That will be your edge.
Anyone can do it, kailangan lang po talaga
ng focus. Use you inspirations, your family, always remember their sacrifices for
you.”
He also confessed that there will
come a time during review that you will
feel overwhelmed, frustrated or even
bored. “Take time to relax but always
remember why you started…Para po sa
teer nurse in one of the prominent hospitals in Nueva Ecija. It is to practice his
profession and gain more experiences
aside from providing health services.###
mga napilitan lang mag-nursing, tandaan
mo, nandyan ka na, natapos mo na, bakit
di mo pa itodo lahat.”
AFTER THE ACHIEVEMENT
It took a lot of bumps before
Geastyne got to where he is now—
topnotcher. But he believes that they are
all according to God’s plan. He is bound
for bigger things, and will confidently and
excitedly hold every new thing that will be
thrown his way. Geastyne is now a volun-
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Wesleyan Alumni Privilege Program
What is WAPP?
It is a membership program
open to all graduates of
Wesleyan
UniversityPhilippines (WU-P). It is created to uplift services to our
alumni thereby encouraging
their participation and cooperation to our programs and
activities. It encompasses all
benefits and privileges that
are accorded our alumni like
scholarship or tuition fee discount, use of facilities and
many more.
It is just one way of showing how WU-P loves you!
Wesleyan cares… that’s why it shares.
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WAPP
by: Erwin D.G. Nuñez qnd Maria Theresa Z. Gamboa
ooking back to where you started is definitely one of
the best things one can do to his alma mater.
To also show how Wesleyan University-Philippines
cares and loves its alumni, the Office for Alumni
Affairs created the “Wesleyan Alumni Privilege
Program” (WAPP).
WAPP is a membership program open to all graduates of
Wesleyan. It is created to encourage alumni to stay connected
and participate in the University’s programs and activities. This
is one way of uplifting and formalizing the services or privileges
accorded the graduates of Wesleyan. An “Alumni Plus Card” will
be issued to all the members of the program.
The “Alumni Plus Card” will entitle the holders to do and
experience more. It is a privilege program which will give services
that meet the unwavering Wesleyan standard of excellence.
The card holder can enjoy the following:
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Membership
Proceed to the Office for Alumni Affairs (3rd floor,
Administration Building) for verification, accomplishment of card application form and issuance of the
control number.
2. Present officially marked endorsement form and pay
corresponding Alumni Plus Card fee at the cashier
(Treasurer’s Office: Ground Floor, Administration
Building).
3. Go to the ICT Department (3rd floor, Administration
Building), present your official receipt and control
number and have your photo taken.
4. Receive your new Alumni Plus Card and enjoy the privileges associated to it.
has its
PRIVILEGES
* Membership Eligibility and Issuance of Membership Card
Renewal
rd
1.
Proceed to the Office for Alumni Affairs (3
floor, Administration Building) to surrender your
old and expired alumni ID card. A new control
number will be provided.
2. Present officially marked endorsement form and
pay corresponding Alumni Plus Card fee at the
cashier (Treasurer’s Office: Ground Floor, Administration Building).
3. Go to the ICT Department ( 3rd floor, Administration Building), present your official receipt and
control number and have your photo taken.
4. Receive your new Alumni Plus Card
Replacement
1.
Initial
P
500.00
P
800.00
P 1, 100.00
1 year
2 years
3 years
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WU-P Alumni Privilege Program is a membership program open to all graduates of Wesleyan University-Philippines (WU-P). The terms and conditions of this program are set out at the sole discretion
of the University and are subject to change without prior written notice.
•WU-P SCHOLARSHIP
1.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Proceed to the Office for Alumni Affairs (3 rd
floor, Administration Building) to submit an Affidavit of Loss (for lost card). Accomplish card
application form. Surrender damaged ID card. A
* 20 % discount for the children of alumni.
new control number will be provided.
* 25% discount for alumni who will take second course.
2. Present officially marked endorsement form and
pay corresponding Alumni Plus Card fee at the
* 50% discount for alumni taking up Masteral or doctoral
cashier (Treasurer’s Office: Ground Floor, Addegree.
ministration Building).
3. Go to the ICT Department (3rd floor, Administra•WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
tion Building), present your official receipt and
* 10% discount on all hospital services (Laboratory, Checkcontrol number and have your photo taken.
up and other medical services)
4. Receive your new Alumni Plus Card.
*Replacement fee is worth Php 100.00
To add more excitements, the office also arranged partFees
nership with the following establishments located in Cabanatuan
1.
A stand-alone Alumni ID (no expiration) can be
City and other nearby cities and places.
availed for a fee of P200.00.
The partners will provide certain discounts (5% to 25%
2. Membership fee – P100.00. Please note that this
discount) to the card holders. (Please see page 14 for the
membership fee applies to this program only and
not as membership to the alumni association.
complete list of merchant partners ►► )
3. Alumni Plus Card — P300.00
•Application Process
4. Package (Membership fee, Alumni ID and Alumni Plus
Card)
New Application
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Renewal
P
350.00
P
700.00
P 1, 000.00
5. Holders of the presently existing alumni ID can continue using it as a valid ID.
This applies to graduates from year 2012 to 2015. However, to be able
to become members to the program, they need to
pay P100.00 membership fee. Should they wish to
avail of the newly designed Alumni ID, Card replacement fee should be paid additionally.
6. Card Replacement—P100.00 applies to both Alumni
ID and Alumni Plus Card.
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1. All graduates of WU-P may avail membership to this program by presenting their alumni ID.
In the event that the applicant has no alumni ID, any proof of graduation must be presented to the Office for Alumni Affairs for verification (diploma, TOR, or receipt of
graduation fees) and fees must be settled.
2. Processing of membership to the program will then be facilitated.
3. A membership card called “Alumni Plus Card” will be issued.
* The Alumni Plus Card
1. This privilege card contains the cardholder’s name, picture, control number and expiration
date. At the back, a signature panel is provided. The cardholder will be asked to affix his/
her signature on it.
2. The card is non-transferable and privileges cannot be extended to another user.
3. The card is valid until the date of expiration stipulated therein. To continue enjoying privileges, it is encouraged that it be renewed at least one week before expiration.
4. Tampered and defective cards will not be honored.
5.
Lost or stolen card should be reported at once to the Office for Alumni Affairs. A replacement card can be availed of for a minimal fee of P120. 00. The same expiration date
will be retained. However, if the expiration date is near and the member opted to renew
it, he may do so and the expiration date will then be adjusted to the date of renewal.
Use of the card
1.
The cardholder should present the card before purchase or paying bills to avail discounts
from participating establishment.
2.
The establishment reserves the right
to validate the card. A supporting ID
may be required.
3.
For HOSPITAL (Wesleyan University
Medical Center) discount availment:
The card could only be honored one
week after issuance of the card. No
refunds will be given.
Turn to Page 14 for the complete
list of Merchant Partners.
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• Volume I •Issue No I
•Wesleyan In Touch: The Alumni News Magazine
•Mabini Extension, Cabanatuan City
•July-November 2015
...even the leaders of the university started
helping the less fortunate… you can also
share your blessings. Small things for us
might be big things to others.
FEEDING PROGRAM:
“PISO MO, KALUSUGAN KO!”
ACTION AGAINST MALNUTRITION
alnutrition has always been one of the
major health problems in our country. It
is evident even in our embraced community in Pangatian, Cabanatuan City.
Malnourished children were identified
and efforts are initiated through our outreach programs.
In response to this problem, the Office for Alumni
Affairs created a feeding program entitled “Piso Mo,
Kalusugan Ko!” aimed at helping identified malnourished
children achieve a desirable nutritional status through provision of well-balanced meals every day. Collaboration will
be undertaken to maximize the results of this program.
Office for Alumni Affairs coordinates and works with
the Wesleyan Community Outreach Program (WESCOP)
headed by Dr. Apolinar M. Alfonso, and the different academic departments and administrative units of the
Wesleyan University-Philippines.
The GOAL of the feeding program is to be able to
engage the alumni in a tangible project that will benefit
the less-fortunate children in the community. Specifically,
the Office for Alumni Affairs aims:
1.
To help malnourished children attain a desirable
health through provision of well-balanced meals,
medical assistance and health teachings.
Photo by: Erwin D.G. Nunez
Artcle by: Maria Theresa Z. Gamboa
2. To promote participation of the alumni in a
community program through volunteer works
and/or logistic assistance.
MAGDONATE:
Ang mga Alumni ay ineencourage na kumuha ng PMKK
coinbanks na may control number sa aming opisina. Ang date
kung kailan maibabalik ang coinbank ay irerecord din. Hindi naman kailangang
punuin ang coinbanks, kung ang laman
nito ay sapat na upang makatulong
maaari na itong ibalik sa aming opisina
upang mabilang ang laman, maresibuhan
at maidagdag sa pondo para sa Feeding
Program.
3. To involve the parents especially the moth
ers of these children in this program, and
help them through referrals, find a means of
livelihood that will sustain the nutritional
needs of the children, and
4. To provide health teachings both to the children and their parents.
Implementation Phase
1. Children will be fed meals every day in a predeter mined area like the health center to ensure that food is prepared and served properly
and caloric requirements are met,
2. Nursing students will be asked to conduct health
teaching sessions for the children and their
mothers.
3. Alumni volunteers will be given tasks
4. Monitoring evaluation and documentation will
be done by the Office. A child “graduates” from
the program once desired body weight is
achieved.
5. Selection of new enrolees to the program will be
done depending on the fund generated.
MAGVOLUNTEER:
Makipagugnayan sa Office for
Alumni Affairs para sa schedule.
Pwedeng mag-volunteer ng isa,
dalawang araw o higit pa. Ang ibibigay na
tasks ay depende sa natapos mong
course, upang mas ma-improve ang iyong
propesyon at magamit sa mga event na
katulad nito.
GOOD EXAMPLE. From the top—Hon. Pacifico B.
Aniag, University President; Dr. Estrella C. Buenaventura, VPAA; Dr. Reynaldo Samonte, Executive Assistant to the President; and Prof. Junard
C. Benitez, HRDO Director.
START HELPING NOW!
“Simple things for us might be big things to others.”
Spread the LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!
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MAGDONATE AT
MAGVOLUNTEER
The more you give, the more
blessings you’ll receive. Kung
kaya’t lubus-lubusin na ang pagtulong! Mag-donate at mag-volunteer!
Masarap sa pakiramdam ang makita at
makasalamuha mo ang mga batang
natutulungan ng inipon mong barya. Ang
makita silang nakangiti, masigla at nagpapasasalamat ay isa lang sa mga priceless rewards na iyong matatangap.
For more details you may call (044) 463-2162 local 189 or 381
Find and Message us on Facebook: WUP Alumni Affairs
Email: wupalumni@gmail.com
Visit us at 3rd floor Admin. Building, Wesleyan University-Philippines
We also accept donation thru bank transfer!
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• Volume I •Issue No I
•Wesleyan In Touch: The Alumni News Magazine
•Mabini Extension, Cabanatuan City
•July-November 2015
• Volume I •Issue No I
•Wesleyan In Touch: The Alumni News Magazine
•Mabini Extension, Cabanatuan City
•July-November 2015
Memoir that will last FOREVER!
GRAND ALUMNI HOMECOMING 2014
The Alumni Homecoming was one
of the highlights of the week-long celebration of the 68th founding anniversary
of Wesleyan University – Philippines. It
was held at the university auditorium on
February 15, 2014.
With the theme “WATTA” (Wesleyan
Alumni through the Age), the homecoming became an avenue for former
friends and acquaintances to meet and
reminisce the “good-old-days”. A total
of 452 alumni wore the fashion statement of the decade which added to
the prestige and excitement of the
event. The former Director of Alumni
Affairs Wilfredo C. Ramos, gave thanks
to all the alumni who attended the
event though the preparation was
done only for two months.
• Wesleyan University-Philippines Nursing Alumni Association-USA •
The very first Grand Nursing Alumni Homecoming was a
tremendous success. It was held at the university gymnasium on
July 19-20, 2013. It was attended by alumni from various countries particularly in United States of America (USA).
It is note-worthy to mention that the WUPNAA-USA has
been conceived by a group of alumni and faculty through the
initiative of their former dean, Dr. Norma Corpuz-Rabara, who
migrated to the United States together with her family in 1990.
”I am grateful to all the people behind the preparation which simply proved
to be worthy of exaltation,” he added.
Moreover, Alumni President Proceso T. Domingo shared his happiness in
the grandiosity of the celebration .
Following his speech immediately was University President Pacifico B.
Aniag. He said that he was inspired by all the alumni (both from the academe and outside) for attending the momentous event. He mentioned that
the many successes of university are because of its graduates who helped in
most of the projects, infrastructures and in other noble causes.
He further encouraged the alumni to always keep in
touch to preserve the Wesleyan spirit alive.
Through the efforts of Dean Rabara the alumni association remains very active up to present and in fact resulted to
the birth of different chapters in USA and numerous countries.
The chapters created are: East Coast Chapter (1990),
Texas Chapter (2003), California Chapter (2005) Florida Chapter (2008), Midwest Chapter(2008). Canada Chapter (2008),
Pacific Northwest Chapter (2010), Philippine Chapter (2002),
Middle East Chapter (2010), and WUPNAA Emirates and
Middle East (2010) Other chapters expected to organize are
United Kingdom, Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia and hopefully more.
There were 452 alumni from different colleges who attended the event. “This
is surely memorable because I had a chance, once again, to talk with my
college friends and classmates. Madami ang tumaba, yung iba parang hindi
tumatanda and of course I am so happy that the university is getting more
beautiful not just with its facilities but also with the quality of education. Sulit
ang pag-uwi ko from the states. May ikwe-kwento at babaunin ako pabalik.”
said one alumna who was overwhelmed by the celebration. ###
November 11 - 15, 2015, the association will have a grand reunion to be held in Abu Dhabi & Dubai,
UAE. Itinerary will include two (2) days in Dubai (Nov. 12 & 13) and two (2) days in Abu Dhabi (Nov. 14 &15).
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Awarding Night and Dinner Dance will be held in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 15. Celebrants are Class '80, Class '85 and
Class '90 on their 35th, 30th, and 25th Anniversary respectively.
Hope to see you on The Grand Alumni Homecoming 2016!
Friday, February 20, 2016
•MORE FUN
•MORE SURPRISES
•MORE EXCITEMENT
•MORE SWAN MEMORIES
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Participating Establishments:
Pio Del Pilar St.
Cabanatuan City
10% Discount on Room Rates
15% Discount on Café Esiha
0917-567-1603
(044) 950-9999
Www.theharvesthotel.com
060 Mabini Extension,
Cabanatuan City
Near Wesleyan Hospital
and Petron
10% Discount
0943-8360-360
General Tinio Street,
Quezon District
Cabanatuan City
10% Discouny
63438360360
044)463-0049
bistro360@yahoo.com
All Branches
10% Discount
With exclusives discounts
and promos to all
the cardholders
233 Paco Roman St.,
Cabanatuan City
5% Discount
463-2407
Brgy. Ganduz, Pantabangan,
Nueva Ecija
10% Discount
0919-910-1423
wengcolannay@yahoo.com
559 Gen. Tinio Street
Cabanatuan City
25% discount
on Uratex Foam only
Pio Del Pilar St.
Cabanatuan City
10% Discount
On all services
0917-949-4421
1679 Del Pilar Street,
Cabanatuan City
15% Discount
On all products
And services
0906-658-2722
Quezon District,
Talavera,
Nueva Ecija
10% Discount
On all services
0927-254-5409
Zulueta Corner,
Maharlika Road
Cabanatuan City
10% Discount
0917-552-2670
Aurora Road, Bantug Norte
Cabanatuan City
10% Discount
463 0399
Facebook.com/RedPinGelato
Mabini Extension,
Cabanatuan City
(Near Café La Tea)
10% discount
0915-748-0000
Brgy. Rizal, Poblacion
San Leonardo,
Nueva Ecija
10% Discount
0939-448-8993
474 Maharlika Highway,
H. Concepcion
Cabanatuan City
5% Discount
(044) 463-0049
Maharlika Highway
Barrera District
Cabanatuan City
5% Discount
Kapitan Pepe Subdivision,
Cabanatuan City
10% Discount
0917-552-2670
Mabini Extension
Cabanatuan City
Near WU-P North Gate
20% Discount
Kapitan Pepe Subdivision
Cabanatuan City
(near Petron)
10% Discount
0922-879-4916
Valdefuente,
Cabanatuan City
10% Discount
on Parts and Services
0916-761-5494
Luz Food Haus
1077 Del Pilar Street,
Cabanatuan City
5% discount
(044) 600-3237
Rosal Street
Magsaysay Sur
Cabanatuan City
5% Discount
0922-445-5980
Brgy. Mampulog, Bitas,
Cabanatuan City
10% Discount when PEAK SEASON
20% Discount when OFF PEAK SEASON
10% Discount on Hotel Room rates
Burgos Avenue, Cabanatuan City
10% Discount on Hotel Room Rates
10% Discount on Seafood Restaurant
MORE
MERCHANT
PARTNERS TO
COME!
Melencio Extension,
Kapitan Pepe
Cabanatuan City
10% Discount
0915-909-1184
Ww.facebook.com/BarRocks20
Brgy. Sabang, Baler, Aurora
(at the back of Costa Pacifica)
10% Discount
Find it on Facebook:
The Ritz Hotel
G/F 3M Building Maharlika Highway
Quezon District, Cabanatuan City
5% discount on Passport Rate
20% discount on Visa Assistance
3% on Domestic & International Tours
Burgos Avenue, Cabanatuan City
Minimum 10% discount
600-4889
463-4802
Irri Street Barangay Barrera,
Cabanatuan City
5% Discount on Photo and
Video Coverage, Photobooth
Bridal Car and Rent a Van
0927-823-247 or 0922-445-5980
www.facebook/Fotoliseo
For further details and for all alumni and friends who want to
be our merchant partners you can contact us at:
Telephone Number:
463-2162 local 189 or 381
Email:
wupalumni@gmail.com
Find and message us
on Facebook:
WUP AlumniAffairs