The first agreement will pave the way for the SGV Foundation to earmark and grant professorial chairs in accounting. The UST Research and Endowment Foundation, Inc. (REFI) will be the benefactor.

The second MoA, through the support of the newly formed SGV Academy, will aid the academic endeavors of AMV-CoA in bolstering their curriculum development, boot camps, mentorship, and faculty immersion.

The MoAs were signed by AMV-CoA Dean Prof. Patricia M. Empleo, PhD; Assistant Dean Asst. Prof. Francisco M. Caliwan, Jr., MSPA, MBA; SGV managing partner Mr. Wilson P. Tan; and SGV deputy managing partner Ms. Vivian Ruiz.

UST is one of the country鈥檚 top and consistent producers of certified public accountants. Within SGV鈥檚 leadership structure, at least twenty-eight partners are Thomasians. Two of its founders, Dr. Washington SyCip and Alfredo M. Velayo, are also graduates of UST鈥檚 accounting programs.

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Caliwan delivered the lecture entitled The Teachers鈥� Roles in Addressing the Competency Gap Between the Classroom and the Workplace. He emphasized the vital roles of accounting teachers in preparing students for success in the workplace. He discussed that while the university prepares the individual for the initial professional development needed in the workplace, the workplace should further develop the individual through continuing professional development. He also shared some of the competency gaps identified by the industry partners and provided possible solutions to address them. In the end, Caliwan explained that the University and the workforce each play significant roles in individuals’ personal and professional development.

Meanwhile, Marasigan shared his expertise in Advanced Excel Techniques tailored for accounting teachers. He provided in-depth discussion on powerful tools and functions that enhance data analysis, automate calculations, and streamline grade computations鈥攅quipping educators with the skills to improve their teaching efficiency and elevate student learning. These Excel techniques are essential for modern accounting instruction, ensuring accuracy, productivity, and a deeper understanding of financial data.

The Western Visayas Regional Forum is the last leg of the provincial fora organized by NACPAE. In June 2025, NACPAE will close the current fiscal year with a national conference in Baguio City.

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Alexia Guadalupe and Andrew Halili shared the #8 spot with their 88% score, while Alexandra Osias scored 87.83% to land at the #9 spot.

The University produced 195 new CPAs, logging a 74.43% passing rate.

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Within various technical panels are Thomasian academics and researchers, namely:

ACCOUNTANCY

1. Prof. Patricia M. Empleo, PhD

BIOLOGY, Molecular Biology, and Microbiology

1. Prof. Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz, Dr. rer. Nat.
2. Prof. Rey Donne S. Papa, PhD
3. Prof. John Donnie A. Ramos, PhD

CHEMISTRY

1. Academician Professor Emeritus Maribel G. Nonato, PhD
2. Assoc. Prof. Oliver B. Villaflores, PhD

FINE ARTS

1. Assoc. Prof. Eric B. Zerrudo, PhD

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

1. Prof. Marilu R. Madrunio, PhD (Chair)
2. Prof. Camilla D.J. Vizconde, PhD

GRADUATE TEACHER EDUCATION

1. Prof. Camilla D.J. Vizconde, PhD

LITERATURE

1. Prof. John Jack G. Wigley, PhD

MARINE SCIENCE

1. Prof. Mary Beth B. Maningas, PhD

MATHEMATICS

1. Prof. Ma. Carlota B. Decena, PhD

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

1. Prof. Ma. Freida Z. Hapan, PhD

MEDICINE

1. Prof. Ma. Minerva P. Calimag, MD, PhD

MUSIC

1. Assoc. Prof. Dolores T. Andres, PhD

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

1. Asst. Prof. Kathlene Anne V. Hernandez, MHPEd

OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING

1. Assoc. Prof. Ma. Ninia I. Calaca, MA, MAPhl
2. Prof. Belen L. Tangco, PhD

PHARMACY

1. Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD (Chair)

PHILOSOPHY

1. Prof. Robert A. Monta帽a, PhD

PHYSICAL THERAPY

1. Prof. Cheryl R. Peralta, DrPH

PHYSICS

1. Assoc. Prof. Angelita Silverio, MS (ret.)

REAL ESTATE

1. Prof. Eduardo G. Ong, PhD

SOCIOLOGY

1. Prof. Clarence M. Batan, PhD
2. Asst. Prof. Louie Benedict R. Ignacio, PhD

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

1. Inst. Elinor Bautista
2. Asst. Prof. Judith S. Damian, MS (ret.)

The newly reconstituted technical panels will have a four-year term beginning on January 1, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2028.

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In an interview with the Communications Bureau, Caliwan said the recognition was “very fulfilling” as it recognizes “accounting teachers with outstanding achievement and distinguished performance as an educator, and whose outstanding contribution has a national impact.” Caliwan said the distinction is “a very big honor that I will treasure forever.”

Caliwan thanks the University community, particularly Accountancy Dean Patricia M. Empleo, PhD, Accountancy Regent fr. Franklin F. Beltran, O.P., PhD, and the college community, for their support. “UST allowed me to be actively involved in my professional organizations. A lot of activities for accounting teachers that we co-organized are held in UST. We showed the accounting education profession the Thomasian brand of service.”

Caliwan credits parts of his award to his recent stint as president of the National Association of CPAs in Education (NACPAE), during which time he championed the capacity-building of CPAs in education through a multi-part nationwide caravan of workshops on Outcomes-Based Education and updating on the CPA Licensure Exams based on recent pronouncements of the Professional Regulation Commission. The one-year term also gave a chance to broach the idea of a Magna Carts for Accounting Teachers, which is envisioned to “will answer the many concerns of accounting teachers.” Among these are the stringent and expensive continuing professional development unit requirements that make some CPAs shy away from teaching.

The awarding ceremonies will take place on November 21, 2024.

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The Thomasian snooker outlasted China’s Chen Si-Ming in 4 sets, becoming the first Filipina pool player to join the league of 9-ball champions worldwide.

Amit is an alumna of the BSC Accountancy program, then offered in the College of Commerce and Business Administration, in 2004. Behind her team is Department of Psychology Chair Karen Katrina Trinidad, PhD (sports psychologists) and Philippine billiards legends Efren 鈥淏ata鈥� Reyes and Francisco 鈥淒jango鈥� Bustamante.鈥�

Photos from Rubilen Amit’s social media accounts

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UST likewise logged a 65.26% passing rate, higher than the 30.28% national passing rate.

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Shanelle Ann P. Ching was named the MP20 Valedictorian and the 2nd placer of the Final Big Idea Case. Julianna Nicole U. Go claimed third place in the Final Big Idea Case. Lastly, Yvonne M. Batalla clinched the MP20 6th place.

A non-profit organization, Markprof is the longest-running marketing training program for graduating college students that offers 25 slots to nearly 1000 applicants nationwide.

The selected trainees had the chance to develop their marketing skills and experience being guided by the country’s most renowned corporate leaders and entrepreneurs.

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Dean Patricia M. Empleo, PhD was appointed as Chair of the TWG on Business Environment and Concepts, while Assistant Dean Francisco M. Caliwan, Jr., MSPA, and Assoc. Prof. Antonio J. Dayag, PhD were appointed as Members of the TWG on Financial Accounting and Reporting. Moreover, Asst. Prof. Enrico D. Tabag and Atty. Tristan L. Lopez were appointed as Members of TWG on Tax Compliance and Planning, while Inst. Francisco H. Villamin, Jr. DBA was appointed as Member of the TWG on Auditing and Attestation. The TWG members took their oath on December 18, 2023 at the PRC Office, Philippine International Convention Center.

The TWG is taked to revise the syllabi and table of specifications of the Philippine CPALE and align it with the examination given by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Currently, the AICPA examination is comprised of two modules called core and discipline. The core module contains three compulsory parts (courses), namely: Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) and Regulation (REG). The disciple module contains three optional parts (courses), namely: Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR),聽Information Systems and Control (ISC) and Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP). Philippine examinees will take all six. The AICPA-based examination is set to be given starting the October 2028 CPALE.

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Apart from the two distinctions, UST was also recognized for having the most number of Level IV accredited programs in the country. Level IV is the highest rating a program can get. Programs enjoying this status “have been highly respected as very high academic programs in the Philippines and with prestige and authority comparable to similar programs in excellent foreign universities,” according to PACUCOA.

Meanwhile, four bachelor’s programs were also recognized for producing topnotchers in recent Professional Regulation Commission licensure exams, namely, BS Medical Technology, BS Accountancy, BS Nutrition and Dietetics, and BS Architecture.

UST also won an award for the community outreach/extension program contest. The College of Science bagged Second Prize for “CCHEERS聽to Laudato si: Care for our Common Home through Environmental Expedition Integrating the role of Service-Learning.”

Thomasian professors were also recognized by PACUCOA. Graduate School academic staff Lucila O. Bance, PhD was named Outstanding Accreditor, while Dean Emeritus Carmen Kanapi, PhD received a Posthumous Award for Service. Service awards were also received by Graduate School academic staff Belen Tangco, PhD (Accrediting Team Chairman), as well as Faculty of Pharmacy officials Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, PhD, Frieda Z. Hapan, PhD, and Edilberto P. Manahan, PhD.

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