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Mathematical Society of the Philippines Davao Region Chapter holds Convention

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Announcements

The Mathematical Society of the Philippines (MSP) Davao Region Chapter held the 2023 MSP Davao Region Research Convention on October 20-21, 2023, at the Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao. The Convention was supported by the University of the Philippines Mindanao's Society of Math Majors (UPMin SMM) and the Ateneo de Davao Mathematics Society (AdDaMS).

Working under the theme "Rekindling Mathematical Minds: Uniting Mathematicians and Research Enthusiasts in the Region," the Convention's primary objective is to provide an avenue for local mathematics practitioners and researchers to convene and share their studies and specialties to the conference attendees and the local scholar community.

The Research Convention aims to encourage the re-establishment of a mathematical community in the Davao Region following the revival of the MSP Davao Region chapter earlier this year after a decade of recess and after the challenges brought by the pandemic.

The Convention organizing committee is composed of faculty members from prominent high schools and universities across the Davao Region, led by Davao-based mathematicians and math educators.

The MSP-Davao Research Convention is being organized in cooperation with the Mindanao Center for Disease Watch and Analytics (DiWA) of the University of the Philippines Mindanao (UPMin) and the Risk Management and Enhanced Survival Analysis Integrated through Longitudinal Infectious Disease Data and Statistical Epidemiological Model Using Clinical Risk Factors (RESILIEMC) of the Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (MMCM),

The Mathematical Society of the Philippines is the premier professional organization promoting mathematics research and education. Aligning to that mission, the MSP Davao Region chapter aims to promote interest in and awareness of mathematics and its applications, propagate knowledge in mathematics and mathematics education, and promote mathematical research in the region.

The 2023 MSP Davao Board is composed of Dr. May Anne E. Mata (President) and Dr. Rommel Real, PhD (Vice-President) from the University of the Philippines Mindanao (UPMin), Ms. Parlene Iris Aranjuez (Secretary) from Davao del Norte State College (DNSC), Mr. Ronald Gica (Treasurer) from the Philippine Science High School - Southern Mindanao Campus (PSHS - SMC), Dr. Ariel C. Pedrano (Auditor) and Dr. Eveyth P. Deligero from the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP), Ms. Cola Jane Baguio from Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (MMCM), Mr. Joseph Belida from Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU), and Ms. Edna A. Cenita from Davao del Sur State College (DSSC).

Previous events held by the MSP Davao members include the planning meeting for the reactivation of the MSP Davao Region chapter (November 26, 2022), the first face-to-face MSP Davao Region board members meeting (January 21, 2023), the election of MSP Davao Region officers (February 15, 2023), and the co-hosting of MSP Lecture Series 1 in Honor of Prof. Severino Gervacio (April 1, 2023).

Dean Gomez appointed to second term

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Announcements

The Board of Regents, at its Special Meeting on 05 October 2023, approved the appointment of Assoc. Prof. AURELIA LUZVIMINDA V. GOMEZ

as Dean, School of Management, University of the Philippines Mindanao, effective 05 October 2023 until 04 October 2026.

UPMin opens Outdoor Gym

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Announcements

Chancellor Lyre Murao led the opening of the Outdoor Gym after the Flag-Raising Ceremony on October 2, 2023. A total of ten pairs of gym equipment were opened for the use of the UPMin students and staff. The Outdoor Gym is located on the University Library grounds and is open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

“Health and wellness are very important in achieving a sense of community here in the university. This outdoor gym will help us build that community,” said Chancellor Lyre Anni Murao.

“As good citizens, we are responsible for our well-being, and exercise can extend our lives,” said Assistant Professor Armando Salazar. "Studies show that exercising outdoors is comparatively more beneficial than exercising indoors. It reduces stress while complementing a sedentary lifestyle. This outdoor equipment is like a toy designed as if you are playing while improving your total fitness and becoming closer to nature. As “Lingkod Bayan,” I believe we are responsible for caring for our health," he said.

The Outdoor Gym is an initiative of the Department of Human Kinetics. University Librarian Briccio Merced Jr. offered the University Library grounds as location. The Human Resource Development Office and the Office of Student Affairs co-organized the launch event.

UPMin's Incident Command System Activated

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Announcements

Approved Activation of Incident Command System

The UP Mindanao Incident Command System was activated on September 27, 2023, with the Office of the Chancellor's approval of VC Estana's Letter 2023-106 dated August 22, 2023.

Prof. Cleto Nanola, Office of the Chancellor OIC, signed the approval.

Nine officials, 37 personnel, 12 UPMin constituent groups, and two external organizations, comprise the ICS.

The designated roles are the Incident Commander, Public Information Officer, Liaison Officer, Safety Officer, Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics/Transport & Relief Section Chief, Finance/Admin Section Chief, and Legal.

The Operations teams are Search & Rescue, Emergency Medical, Fire Suppression, Security, Student Safety & Welfare, Evacuation, and Damage Control/Salvage.

The implementation of mechanisms for the operationalization of the ICS is ongoing.

Read the approved Letter No. LMBE 2023-106 here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rwBeN8NMCMa4NKEN4QTUKaVS6qdFNHjp/view?usp=sharing

Investiture of the 22nd University President

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Announcements

A view of the stage from the UPMin Atrium

The first UPMin Oblation serves as a stage figurehead before CHED and BOR Chair J. Prospero de Vera, President Angelo Jimenez, his daughter, and BOR members.

A view of the UPMin Atrium set up.

UP Mindanao's Koro Kantahanay

Bangsamoro cultural dancers

 
Atty. Angelo Azura Jimenez is invested as the 22nd University President in an Investiture Ceremony held at the UP Mindanao Administration Building Atrium on September 14, 2023. The event is attended by UP officials from all campuses, government officials, and other guests.
 
Read the President's speech here: Investiture Speech 
 
Members of the UPMin Investiture Committee and Reception Committee 

The UPMin Koro Kantahanay at the Cultural Night

UPMin's Investiture Committee Chair Chancellor Murao and Co-chair Prof. Karen Cayamanda, with the Cultural Night co-organizers, and the UPMin Dance Ensemble

Emcees Asst. Prof. Ena Marie Dizon and Mr. Julius Neil Piala  

The UP Mindanao Investiture Committee made a significant contribution to the success of the event. Subcommittees for procurement and management were organized months earlier and involved up until the eve of the investiture. The Cultural Night on the evening of September 14 featured an extended performance by the UP Mindanao Koro Kantahanay, the official university choir, and the UP Mindanao Dance Ensemble. Faculty members Julius Neil Piala and Ena Marie Dizon served as emcees at the Cultural Night and the next day's UP-SUC Summit.

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