ARTDEC鈥檚 membership includes faculty affiliates from Visual Art & Design academic institutions in the Philippines namely -University of the Philippines, Far Eastern University, University of San Carlos, University of the East, Bulacan State University, St. Scholastica鈥檚 College, CIIT College of Arts & Technology De La Salle Lipa, Adventist University of the Philippines, Eulogio 鈥淎mang鈥� Rodriguez Institute of Science & Technology and the 探花精选.

The Council of Visual Arts & Design Educators, Inc. (ArtDEC) was initiated in October 2012 by representatives of higher educational institutions (HEIs) that offer programs in visual arts and design in the Philippines. ArtDEC was organized primarily to provide art and design educators with opportunities for professional development and networking with fellow academicians as well as with practitioners in the creative Industry. Some of the founding members and current officers/board of trustees of ArtDEC also serve as CHED Technical Committee for Fine Arts.

ArtDEC鈥檚 major activity for the year 2024 was held during the three-day conference (July 4-6, 2024) at School of Architecture, Fine Arts and Design (SAFAD) Theater, University of San Carlos (USC) Talamban Campus, Cebu City with the theme 鈥淩EDESIGN: Explore the Ways Design Practice is being Re-considered, Re-defined and Re-formed鈥�.

The said conference was hosted by both academic institutions – 探花精选 College of Fine Arts and Design, Manila and University of San Carlos School of Architecture, Fine Arts and Design, Cebu in partnership with National Bookstore.

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UST Tiger TV received five awards in the said conference.

The Facebook page UST Tiger TV was hailed as the “Best Social Media Account.” Four more recognitions came in the form of the Len Mallioux Management awards, which were conferred upon:

1) Charlene Beatrice Go (UST College of Fine Arts and Design – TMN)- Best Creatives Services Director, Television – College Division

2) Janis Andriella Santiago (UST Faculty of Arts and Letters – TMN)- Best Student Station Manager, Television – College Division

3) Asst. Prof. Faye Martel-Abugan, MA (Communications Bureau; TMN adviser)- Best Faculty Advisor, Television – College Division

4) Angelica Mendoza (UST College of Commerce and Business Administration) – Best Promotions Director – Television – College Division

The Len Mallioux Management award is bestowed by IBS, a network of academe-related media broadcasting organizations.

Meanwhile, Tiger Radio bagged the sixth award and was named the “Best Streaming/Online-Only Radio Station for schools with more than 10,000 students”.

The Tiger Media Network is the official broadcasting arm of the University that operates under the supervision of the Communications Bureau. TMN produces content through Tiger TV with the use of internet protocol television (IPTV) and through Tiger Radio, the University鈥檚 e-radio airing via Mixlr.

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Besting 208 artworks which tackled the theme of climate action, with 30 artworks selected by the Consortium in the semifinals, Dumas became the first top awardee of the international competition that aims to recognize “the value of creativity as a powerful resource for sustainable development and climate action”.

“Joining this competition was not only a chance to represent my country, but also to champion our call for climate action, that art is a powerful tool to make current issues and problem easier to understand for everyone,” Dumas said in his .

Nexus

His winning digital artwork entitled “Nexus” depicts a familiar sight to the Filipinos living in the contemporary world: an image of a left hand holding a plastic bag and straw, often used as an alternative to glass bottles, with the index and middle fingers banacing a burning cigarette that emits leaves as its smoke. “[Nexus] is a visual representation of how our simple everyday lifestyle affects our environment, ecosystem, and how we struggle to live,” the artist explained.

As a part of the United Nation’s 2030 agenda, sustainable development goals, and initiatives to provide support, the winning artworks will be auctioned in 2022.

According to its website, the DigitalArt4Climate is “an unprecedented multi-stakeholder partnership initiative which uses blockchain technology to turn art into digital assets or NFTs, which can be collected and traded, thus opening up a socio-technological innovation space which helps to unlock extraordinary potential for resource mobilization and climate empowerment”.

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The launch, held at the Beato Angelico Gallery, was graced by Very Rev. fr. Napoleon B. Sipalay, Jr., O.P., Prior Provincial of the Dominican Province of the Philippines, Philosophy Acting Dean fr. Herminio V. Dagohoy, O.P., PhD, and CFAD Dean Mary Christie D. Que, MS.

During the same occasion, fr. Alaurin was able to explain the significance of art as 鈥渢he universal language of the soul,鈥� in a livestreamed episode of 鈥淏ridges,鈥� a talk show hosted by the UST Alumni Association, Inc. and sponsored by . fr. Alaurin joined UST AAI President Evelyn A. Songco, PhD and UST Arts and Letters Alumni Association President Henry Tenedero in the talk show.聽

CFAD Advertising Arts students have helped in promoting the book, through the official Cargasus Facebook page, click .

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The six-day seminar-workshop with two modules such as Cultural Heritage Tourism and Heritage Education and Interpretation is a combination of lectures, workshops, and fieldwork.

The poll of speakers consists of Thomasian educators and practitioners from the field of cultural heritage, tourism, architecture, advertising, and communication.

Dr. Eric B. Zerrudo, Director of CCCPET, conceptualized the whole program and delivered a majority of the lectures on cultural heritage concepts, development framework, interpretation framework, tourism studies, and the Filipino brand of service. He was joined by Atty. Gezzez Giezi G. Granado (Dean of the ) in discussing tourism laws and legislations, and Jame Monren Mercado (Faculty Member of College of Tourism and Hospitality Management), who presented his researches on culinary and tourism development plan. UST Cultural Heritage Studies alumni presented different case studies such as festival loyalty by John Christopher Mesana; hospitality and management by April Joy Dope帽o; culture in the planning framework and memory project by Kinna Mae G. Kwan; graphic arts in Philippine prints by Carla Gamalinda; and giant lantern documentation by Raphael Emmanuelle Kalaw. They were also joined by Michael Manalo, a Thomasian architect and professor who discussed conservation management planning, and Philippe Jose Hernandez discussed the role of communication in heritage.

Other speakers invited were Mickel Ollave, Community Organizer of Puerto Princesa Underground Subterranean River Natural Park, who shared their best practices of community organizing; Cecille Gelicame of De La Salle University Dasmari帽as shared the role of curators in historical and heritage sites; and Mr. Reymart Cerin, a practitioner in the field of advertising also shared his experiences in branding and marketing of heritage sites.

The seminar-workshop was attended by 41 tourism officers from different provinces, cities and municipalities in the Philippines. It was held in Prime City Resort Hotel in Angeles City, Pampanga from February 4-9, 2020.

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Nothing but gratitude

In his response, Prof. Ricardo Agbayani, MD, the first Dean of the old Institute of Physical Therapy, said that retirement is a 鈥渨onderful feeling of looking forward to a future of more leisure, less pressure from duties and responsibilities, and getting around to the many things I always said 鈥業 will do it someday.鈥� But I also feel a tinge of sadness leaving behind what has been such an important part of my life, the 探花精选.鈥�

Agbayani heaped praises on the University, saying 鈥淚 have been blessed. I have received graces. I was given so many opportunities in my whole life in this University. I had spent practically all my life in this University, my home for the past 48 years.鈥�

Agbayani, who earned his pre-medical degree in the College of Science by being a working student, recounted his journey in UST, which began in 1971. He paid homage to those benefactors who helped him finish both degrees in UST, which led him to pursue his specialization in rehabilitation medicine. After training abroad, Agbayani became the Director and eventual first Dean of the Institute of Physical Therapy, the present-day College of Rehabilitation Sciences.

Agbayani thanked numerous people who made his career one to be extremely grateful for, from the administrators who mentored him, as well as his former students who are now leaders in the University. 鈥淚 thank my students most especially, for you have made me what I am today.鈥�

The gift that teachers receive

In his remarks, the Very Rev. Fr. Herminio V. Dagohoy, O.P., PhD, Rector of the University, said that teachers receive gratitude from two sources: 1) 鈥渢he students who look up to you as role models and whom you have inspired to be better versions of themselves鈥�; and 2) 鈥渢he university that acknowledges that an institution of higher learning is as good as its teaching force.鈥�

鈥淭he University is known to be one of the best universities largely due to the tremendous role played by its faculty,鈥� Fr. Dagohoy.

鈥淭here is really nothing wrong about endings. We just cannot help but feel a little sad when good things come to an end, but we must remember that as a saying goes, 鈥楾here is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.鈥� [Likening it to our Christian faith], we see it as God鈥檚 promise, like His promise to Noah that He will not punish men the same way again.鈥�

Closing his message, Fr. Dagohoy highlighted the journey that the faculty members went through: 鈥淥ur trek from where the rainbow begins and where it ends is, indeed, very wonderful. We experience both success and failure in our journey, but in the end, we know that we have learned quite a lot and have become better persons. The pot of the gold at the end of the rainbow is a special kind of treasure that includes many things, among them happiness, contentment, gratitude, fulfilment, quality time with loved ones, with oneself, thanksgiving, and savoring the beauty of life. There is so much [more to life] than work.鈥�

Forever Thomasian educators

Honored for their years of service were the following:

ARCHITECTURE

Assoc. Prof. Tobias A. Bonaobra, PhD

Mr. Enrico Cinco

Assoc. Prof. Ma. Rebecca Penafiel

ARTS AND LETTERS

Asst. Prof. Amanda V. Lachica

Assoc. Prof. Emmanuel J. Lopez, PhD

Assoc. Prof. Ferdinand M. Lopez

Assoc. Prof. Reynaldo A. Reyes

COMMERCE AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Atty. Alberto B. Dolosa

Assoc. Prof. Mercurio T. Elenzano, PhD

EDUCATION

Assoc. Prof. Eufemio G. Barcelon, PhD

Asst. Prof. Rosa S. Lumbrera

Asst. Prof. Beatriz B. Ribleza

EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL

Mr. Cesar D. Jucutan

ENGINEERING

Assoc. Prof. Ma. Victoria E. Amon

Asst. Prof. Lourdes T. Baldelomar

Asst. Prof. Mary Rose Florence S. Cobar, PhD

Prof. Edna C. Quinto, PhD

FINE ARTS AND DESIGN

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Mr. Carlos S. Marnilego

Ms. Imelda Paula S. Rosales

LIBRARY

Ms. Ma. Theresa F. Estoya

MEDICINE AND SURGERY

Prof. Ricardo B. Agbayani, M.D.

Assoc. Prof. Alfred H. Belmonte, M.D.

Assoc. Prof. Rolando E. Cabatu, M.D.

Assoc. Prof. Poderoso B. Casuela, Jr., M.D.

Prof. Roy J. Cuison, M.D.

Prof. Ditas Christina D. Decena, M.D.

Assoc. Prof. Froilan A. De Leon, M.D.

Asst. Prof. Romeo R. Fernandez, M.D.

Prof. Reynaldo M. Javate, M.D.

Prof. Irma A. Lee, M.D.

Assoc. Prof. Aurea P. Llanera, M. D.

Prof. Ma. Philomena G. Lopez, M.D.

Prof. Remedios C. Ong, M.D.

Assoc. Prof. Ma. Noemi T. Salazar, M.D.

Assoc. Prof. Jerry H. Santos, M.D.

Prof. Jose D. Sollano, Jr., M.D.

Asst. Prof. Edgardo T. Tan, M.D.

NURSING

Asst. Prof. Christian S. Dicioco

PHARMACY

Asst. Prof. Rebecca G. David

Prof. Angelita S. Sarile, PhD

Asst. Prof. Ma. Teresa R. Suratos

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS

Asst. Prof. Edna Sanchez

RELIGION

Assoc. Prof. Abner C. Manaloto, PhD

SCIENCE

Prof. Ma. Alicia M. Aguinaldo, PhD

Assoc. Prof. Susana F. Baldia, PhD

Asst. Prof. Joyce G. Llana, PhD

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A project led by RCCAH Fine Arts and Design Studies Research Fellow and聽聽faculty member Asst. Prof. Guillerma L. Mendoza, titled 鈥�Diskarte: Understanding Design culture through the Works of the Filipino Exemplars,鈥� secured a grant until 2020.

Another recipient is , whose 鈥淛ulio Nakpil @ 150 Music Project: Rethinking and Reimagining the Musical Works of Julio Nakpil in the Context of Philippine Modernity, Transculturation and Cultural Nationalism,鈥� obtained a grant until 2019.

Both research grants are under the SALIKHA Creative Grants project, a joint program by CHED and NCCA.

鈥�Diskarte,鈥� which also includes RCCAH Research Fellows Asst. Prof. Mary Grace V. Hernandez, Assoc. Prof. Nady S. Nacario, and聽, underlines the understanding of the emergence and development of Filipino design.

鈥淛ulio Nakpil @150,鈥� highlights and reassess the renowned revolutionary composer鈥檚 contributions to Philippine culture and history. Together with Chua in this research project are RCCAH Director ,  Dean Assoc. Prof. Antonio P. Africa, Ph.D., and  faculty member Asst. Prof. Mary Ann Venturina-Bulanadi.

The SALIKHA Creative Grants project is a financial endowment initiative by CHED and NCCA for higher learning institutions to support creative projects affected by the K to 12 transition program.

The project also aims to support local researchers who endeavor on studies focusing on culture and the arts, namely, its present theme 鈥淭ransforming higher education through culture and arts.鈥� A preliminary monitoring for the 鈥淛ulio Nakpil @150鈥� grant was already conducted last November 20.

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Appointed to the Technical Panels and Technical Committees are:

TECHNICAL PANELS

According to the CSO 8, s 2017, Technical Panel chairpersons and members 鈥減rovide technical expertise to CHEd in conceptualizing and developing plans, policies, standards, guidelines, rules, and regulations concerning the operation of higher education programs; in evaluating compliance of HEIs with minimum standards for the various higher education programs; in formulating guidelines and criteria for identification of Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development; in developing assessment instruments in undertaking monitoring and evaluation tasks; in guiding CHEd Regional Quality Assessment Teams; in the implementation of developmental programs and projects; and in representing the CHEd in meetings / workshops / conferences / consultations / hearings.鈥�

TECHNICAL COMMITTEES

Technical Committee chairpersons and members serve in the Working Committees and assist the Technical Panels in undertaking the tasks and activities of the panels.

The order, signed by CHEd Chairperson Patricia B. Licuanan, PhD, makes effective the one-year appointment, from January 1 鈥� December 31, 2017.

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Del Carmen had a taste of what it feels like to be a Thomasian nowadays, as he began his homecoming by walking through the historic Arch of the Centuries, an act reminiscent of last Wednesday鈥檚 (August 6, 2015) Thomasian Welcome Walk. He gamely posed for photographs in front of the Arch and upon reaching the statue of Archbishop Miguel de Benavides, he exclaimed: 鈥淲e used to draw him a lot during our time!鈥滻n his courtesy call to the University Vice-Rector, Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., Del Carmen paid tribute to the University, saying that everything began for him in UST.He then had the chance to speak in front of a jam-packed crowd in the Beato Angelico Audio-Visual Room, which was bursting at the seams with students, faculty members and administrators who all came to witness one of Fine Arts鈥� proudest sons come home.

Relating to his most recent movie, 鈥淚nside Out,鈥� del Carmen said he was 鈥淛oy鈥� when he finally got in the old College of Architecture and Fine Arts to begin studying art. Del Carmen鈥檚 good friend, fellow Thomasian Ruben Nepales, Jr., recounted how Ronnie had to overcome poverty just to finish his studies. This del Carmen did, graduating at the age of 25.

Ever true to his humble beginnings, del Carmen stressed to the students that while technology for art is there, they should not forget that everything begins with what every first grader knows: a pencil and a paper. He urged them to cultivate creativity, make mistakes and learn from them, and explore their potentials.

Del Carmen also told them that art is storytelling, and that animation and film-making are fields that truly require a great storyteller. While he said that structure and templates are provided, great storytelling happens when it comes from the heart鈥攚hen emotions of the narrator touch the emotions of the listener. This, he said, is the inspiration behind 鈥淚nside Out,鈥� the emotions that people go through and how these can help one relate with another.

The encounter ended in a truly CAFA/CFAD way, with Ronnie gamely drawing his favorite character, 鈥淪adness,鈥� on a sketch pad. An advertising senior, Ava Aboy, gave del Carmen a portrait of the animator, which Ronnie happily received. Del Carmen likewise received a statuette of Beato Angelico, the Angelic Artist, a perpetual reminder that art is a gift from God, offered to God in the service of the nation, the Church and the world, according to Fr. Edgardo D. Alaurin, O.P., CFAD Regent.鈥淚nside Out鈥� by Disney-Pixar will be shown in Philippine theaters on August 19, 2015.

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