Sunday, April 26, 2009

UB produced 49 new criminologists

It’s another feather to UB’s academic cap – 49 new criminologists!

Atty. Dodelon F. Sabijon released last Friday the names of the UB’s 49 Bachelor of Science in Criminology graduates who successfully passed the April 2009 Criminologist Licensure Examination by the Board of Criminology in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga this April 2009.

The partial list new criminologists as follows: Baguhin, Dionisio Jr.; Balistoy, Marvin; Betuin, Julius; Boncales, Andrew; Castino, Maria ; Flores; Catacutan, Denve; Claros, Tonie’ Colita, Ronald; Coritico, Juvelyn; Denura, Randil; Evangelista, Mark; Evediente, Randy; Eviota, Junrey; Fuego, Noel; Gubantes, Arvin; Idulsa, Rose Ann; Loma, Francisco Jr.; Mantabote, Roland; Montemayor, Cindy; Neneria, Renie; Ongayo, Noel; Pacanza, Jeffry; Paje, Peter; Paragoso, Procisco Jr.; Pitao, Julius; Potane, Rufo; Pugoso, Benjamin; Reyes, Michael; Salamat, Maria Casandra; Saldivar, Christopher; Salvo, Zaldy; Sumaoy, Niel; Supieza, Ramuel; Tagayong, Servando Jr.; Tagud, Noel; Taguisa, Gecil; Torrenueva, Iucino; Torreon, Regie; Torreon, Jose Jomar; Vince, Nepthale; Zamora, Zandro Angelo; and, Zamora, Adolfo.

UB has the most number of passers, among the schools in Bohol offering Bachelor of Science in Criminology. UB also garnered a very high passing average of 53% for her fresh graduate-takers. The national passing average is just 31.60% after only 2,433 passed among 7,702 examinees.

It must be noted that UB has been producing hundreds of successful criminologist throughout the years. Many of these UB-produced criminologists are now respectful law enforcers and are already successful in their chosen fields.

Meanwhile, the oath-taking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examination as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Oath of Professional will be held before the Board on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the Centennial Hall, Manila Hotel, One Rizal Park, Manila.

Registration for membership with The Professional Criminologists Association
of the Philippines (PCAP) will start on Thursday, April 30, 2009.

Sunday, April 12, 2009

UB's New Lawyer


















ATTY. KURT ADOLP BUNGABONG


The University of Bohol once again gets another feather to its academic cap when one of her graduates from the College of Law successfully passed the 2008 Bar Examinations.

Atty. Gregorio B. Austral, dean of the UB College of Law reported last week that Atty. Kurt Adolph Bungabong is UB's new lawyer. Atty. Bungabong is the only one who passed the tough examination among four new examinees from the University of Bohol, giving UB 25% passing percentage. The national passing percentage is only 20.58%.

Atty. Bungabong is also a certified public accountant and is presently the city accountant of the city of Tagbilaran.

The University of Bohol, since it opened its College of Law in 1946, has produced many prominent lawyers that include: Gov. Erico B. Aumentado; Bohol Former Governor Atty. David B. Tirol;Judge Sesinio Virtudazo; City Prosecutor Adriano Montes; Cong. Roberto Cajes; DepEd Reg. Dir. (Ret.)Atty. Victoriano B. Tirol, Jr.; and many many more.

It may also be recalled that UB is the first school in Bohol to chalk 100% passing percentage in the Bar Examinations in 1951, 1952 & 1953.

In related developments, Atty. Austral announces that enrollment to the UB College of Law for 1st semester of school year 2009-2010 starts on May 4, 2009. Classes begin on June 8, 2009. Honor graduate of any baccalaureate degree will enjoy academic scholarships at the UB College of Law, which also offers all air-conditioned classrooms.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

UB’s Pride: Honor Graduates


There is no better sweetness than the goals met! The University of Bohol proudly announces its list of honor graduates.

UB produces 19 honor graduates in the college department 2nd semester 2008-2009. The following are; Alampayan, Ma. Teresita I., Summa Cum Laude, Master of Arts in Education Major in Elementary Education (MAED-Elem Educ); Alipoyo, Crisilio J., Summa Cum Laude, Master of Arts in Educational Management (MAEM); Andan, James Kenneth T., Cum Laude, Master of Science in Business Administration (MABA); Palma, Ma. Antonia P., Magna Cum Laude, Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling (MA-Guid/Coun); Solis, Edgar, Summa Cum Laude, Master of Arts in Public Administration; Petalcorin, Marlyn J., Summa Cum Laude, Master of Arts in English; Edulan, Charles Ceasar L., Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Laws (LLB); Bolos, Marie Nickie H., Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS); from the Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Ibarra, Jane H., Magna Cum Laude; Legaspo, Noel S., Cum Laude; and Marilla, Antonette D., Cum Laude; Crusit, Ann B., Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Physical Science (BSED-PHY SCI); Boniao, Ronald R., Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Elementary Education major in Special Education (BEED-SPED); Bachelor of Elemenatry Education (BEED) Malayas, Rainerio B. ,Magna Cum Laude, and Divingracia, Jason Kit A., Cum Laude; Loyalty Awardees Amizola, April Ross D., BSN; Belarmino, Layna O., BSN; Cagas, Jea Mari R., BSN; and Collo, Maria Bernadeth S., BSN.

The Day High School produces 10 honor graduates and they are the following; Sajulga, Elizalde Jr., Valedictorian; Villa, Mark Luhben, Salutatorian; Wagas, Norris, First Honorable Mention; Valeroso, Dominic, Second Honorable Mention; Rodriguez, Hannah Adellit, Third Honorable Mention; with Honors are the following Sarmiento, Geviena Pinky; Mendez, Maida Cecil; Refamonte, Jacyn Mae; Menciano, Jeremiel; and Palgan, Daryl Dawn. The High School Evening Session has 4 honor graduates students and they are; Silmaro, Gracia M., Valedictorian; Lomotos, Susan R., Salutatorian; Pascua, Lyra Faith R., First Honorable Mention; and Cabangbang, Kenneth L., with Special Honors.

The Grade School produces 8 honor graduates and they are; Lumanas, Mona D., 1st Honors; Tabel, Faith Jaimie F., 2nd Honors; Sempron, Joesil Dianne C., 3rd Honors; with Honors are Regonas, Denie Mae G.; Bulosan, Jean Prodebel A.; Gonser, Krizia T.; Geolagon, Faith A.; and Vitor, Tom Joseph C. And from the University Preparatory Class are the following 8 students; Tamala, Brendan O., 1st Honors; Nugal, Dara Faye G., 2nd Honors; Dalmao, Khatleen Grethel R., 3rd Honors; with Honors are Torralba, Harold E.; Melicor, Hannah Febie T.; Ayop, Jlouise Marie T.; Bapilar, Sharica Mae A.; and Morala, Loragin B.

The University of Bohol High School Department is the first and only high school that has air-conditioned classroom and advance facilities from 1st year up to 4th year. UB guided by its trinity of virtues Scholarship, Character, and Service has never failed in providing quality education for the Filipino people. (by: Michalle Wong-Guillena)