| UPERDFI hosted a reception to welcome the UP College of Engineering Leadership Team headed by Dean Maria Antonia “Tonette” Tanchuling on September 29, 2022 at the Melchor Hall Faculty Lounge. Dean Tonette presented her Vision Paper, tagged ENGGAGE!, which is anchored on engaging the UP Engineering community towards sustainable national development. President Chicho shared UPERDFI’s major thrusts to support COE, orchestrate projects with societal impact and fully tap its network. The UPERDFI and COE leaders also had a productive discussion on increasing the relevance of UP engineering R&D in terms of improving national policies and concerns, addressing industry needs, and contributing to community development. UPERDFI expresses its utmost gratitude to Trustee Michael Gonzalez for sponsoring the event. |
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| UPERDFI and UPCOE Leaders. (L-R) Dr. Leslie Joy Diaz, Associate Dean for Instruction; Dr. Roel Ocampo, AD for Research; Rafael Nestor Mantaring, UPERDFI President; Emilio Lolito Tumbocon, Adviser; Marcelo Casillan, Jr., Adviser; Valentin Reyes, Trustee; Manuel Torres, Trustee and VP; Alfonso Aliga, Jr., Executive Director; Dr. Maria Antonia Tanchuling, COE Dean; Dr. Enrico Paringit, Trustee; Gilbert Santa Maria, UPERDFI member; Dr. Djoan Kate Tungpalan, AD for Student Affairs; Prof. Rowaldo del Mundo, AD for Public Engagement; and Alex Sy Sun Eng, Chairman. Attending but not in the picture were Trustee Michael Gonzalez; Dr. Eric Tingatinga, AD for Institutional Linkages and Alumni Affairs; and College Secretary Dr. Jhoanna Rhodette Pedrasa. Dr. Meynard Berana, AD for Administration, was not able to attend. |
