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The University of the Cordilleras remembers Dr. Jaime M. Buzar, the University’s 4th President from 2007 to 2008. Dr. Buzar’s tenure was marked by a dedication to upholding quality education.
His legacy extends beyond his presidency, as he continued to champion educational standards in his role as Chairman Emeritus of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA). In honor of his memory, UC reflects on his legacy with admiration, remembering a life dedicated to excellence and service in education.
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𝐔𝐂 𝐂𝐎𝐍 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐚, 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐭
UC student nurses with registered nurses who were alumni of the UC College of Nursing (CON) provided medical service during a medical and dental mission organized by Philex Mining Corporation in Camp 3, Tuba, in December 2024. The mission aimed to promote health and well-being in the local community, providing essential services such as Human…
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𝐔𝐂 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩-𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐁𝐄
Educators and administrators from across UC Academic Colleges participated in a workshop-seminar focused on the impact of Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) in December 2024. The event, facilitated by Prof. Oliver Malabanan of De La Salle University, highlighted the promises and student impact of OBE through micro-credentials and assessment strategies. Participants gained valuable knowledge, skills, and practical…
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𝐔𝐂 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩
Student-incubatees of the UC Innovation and Technology Transfer Office participated in the Startup Product Branding Workshop held in November 2024. The workshop was facilitated by branding expert Mr. Brian Matthew Mamaril, Chief Technology Officer of Catch Creative Labs and a mentor from Saleng Mentor Group. Participants engaged in an interactive branding sprint, exploring their startup’s…
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𝗨𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝐆𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐝 𝗞𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗚 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻
UC received commendation from city officials for winning the Best Higher Education Institution during the 24th Gawad KALASAG National Awards. The award, which recognizes excellence in disaster risk reduction and management, was presented during a ceremony held on December 13, 2024, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City.
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𝐔𝐂 𝐁𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬’ 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭’𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬
Short films produced by students from the Bachelor of Arts in Communication (BA Comm) program of UC College of Arts and Sciences have earned major awards in the IP C.I.R.C.L.E League’s The Story Short Filmmaking Competitions for two consecutive years. In 2023, their film “Orihinal” won the Viewers’ Choice Award, followed by “Paglaya ng Lila”,…
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𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭
Grade 12 students from the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) strand of UC Integrated School demonstrated their entrepreneurial skills during the Biz Booze Bonanza held in December 2024. The event provided students with a platform to apply business principles learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios. Participants conceptualized, designed, and managed small-scale businesses, showcasing…
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𝗨𝗖 𝗖𝗛𝗧𝗠 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻
The Municipality of Kabayan, through the Municipal Tourism Officer Mr. Fernan A. Bangonan, received the award-winning audio-visual presentations and promotional materials from UC College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (UC CHTM) during the Adivay Festival in November 2024, held in La Trinidad, Benguet. The marketing collaterals, designed to promote sustainable tourism and cultural preservation, were…
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𝗨𝗖 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗨𝗽 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗛
The Start Up Podcast PH, facilitated by lead creator Mr. Janni Boydon, highlighted innovations developed by UC students, faculty members, and staff in a special series recorded at the UC Innovation and Technology Transfer Office in October 2024. The episodes showcased the ingenuity of UC’s startups, introducing game-changing solutions: CALAMI-T: A landslide early warning system…
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𝐔𝐂 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
Student nurses from UC College of Nursing extended their expertise to the 16th Paltiing United Seniors Organization Community Medical Mission in December 2024. Partnering with Mines View Barangay, the event provided vital health services to underserved community members. The student nurses assisted doctors during medical consultations and performed essential tasks such as taking vital signs…
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