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One of the missions of USPF- Graduate School is to create programs that cater to the need of the busy professionals. Thus, an Alternative Learning Program was pioneered by the Graduate School. The ALP is now introduced in Davao del Norte.

The Graduate School professors of USPF visited Davao to conduct classes, orientation, and promotion last March 6-7, 2010. The orientation was given to 106 students present in order for them to be acquainted of the USPF thrusts, services, profile and programs.  Straight two days lecture were done by professors to provide a comprehensive coverage of the courses. Mrs Rosario E. Sequitin is manning the Social Work students; Professor Alvin Zamora is handling MAED students; Professor Glen Albutra is training the P.E. students and Dr. Bryant C. Acar is taking care of the Doctorate students. Davao-based professors: Dr. Arcilita Hugo, Dr. Alejandro Pizarras and Dr. Melanie Sugano were also supportive of the USPF graduate school programs.


During the second day, Mr. Neil Lacanlale, USPF Marketing Officer conducted a short orientation program and welcomed the Davao students as new addition to the USPF family and was proud to call them USPians. The students were encouraged to market the programs of USPF and promised to do their share by inviting their co-teachers and friends to enroll in USPF.


Professor Glen Albutra and his students in Master of Arts in Education major in Physical Education led the group in community dancing. Everybody was energized in the heart pumping routine introduced by the lead group. The community dancing was a tint flavor of the Dance Workshop that will be organized this summer of 2010. All dance enthusiasts, P.E. teachers, and choreographers were invited of the short training program of Dance Workshop to be held in Davao on May 2010. This is another initiative of the Graduate School.

The University of Southern Philippines Foundation gladly announces to its concerned faculty and students that ProgeSoft has granted us an unlimited ALL-FREE ProgeCAD (Computer Aided Design) 2010 Professional  software licenses effective April 30, 2010. ProgeCAD is one of the leading Computer Aided Design Programs used by the industry and academe Worldwide.

The licenses allow the installation of ProgeCAD in all USPF - CCS Computer laboratories, Research rooms and the College Internet Library Laboratory. Thanks to the USPF College of Computer Studies for having completely processed the requirements for this GRANT.

.                                                                                By: Paz C. Jumalon, Ed. D., Dean, CCS

University of Southern Philippines Foundation-College of Accountancy takes pride with the recent achievement of its students in the National Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants’ Annual Convention last April 20-22, 2010 at the Playa Resort Hotel, Ilocos Norte. This event was participated by various colleges and universities all over the country.

Joseph Angelo Mancera was the Champion in the National Federation Cup for Auditing Theory Category, Third Placer for the Management Advisory Services Category and the First Placer in the Extemporaneous Speaking Contest. Mr. Mancera was also awarded as the Outstanding JPIAn.

The award for Most Outstanding JPIA President was given to Michael Angelo Abarcar. He also won the Third Place for Essay Writing Contest.

Another Third Placer in the Auditing and Business Law Categories was bagged by Mr. Jecon Bonsucan.

This achievement is a manifestation of excellence in instruction in the University of Southern Philippines Foundation – College of Accountancy.

Organized by Miss Lorina Lepon, HS Class ’97 got together to celebrate their 13th anniversary at Portofino Beach Resort last April 25, 2010 marking their first alumni homecoming. For more information on the next pocket meetings of HS Class ’97, call Miss Lepon at 414.8773 loc 129.

The 2nd meeting for the Dec 2010 reunion was presided by one of HS ‘95 reunion organizers Ms. Jessica Gail Nimer-Bael with USPF- OAR Dir. Kathleen Solon-Villaneza took place in April 23, 2010 at the 3rd floor of the Lahug Brgy. Hall thru classmate Councilor Richter Castanares.  HS Class of 95 will hold the 3rd meeting on May 25.


For more details visit Facebook Usp Ninety-five, email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call the Office for Alumni Relations at 414.8773 loc 214.

The University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Office for Alumni Relations (OAR) in partnership with USP High School Class of 1985 through Miss Rolette Escandor, USPF alumnus Mr. Ace Acedillo, and Pizza Hut Ayala through its marketing manager and USPF alumna Miss Beverly Buenconsejo proudly held the 2nd season of USPF Alumni Relations Movement to Serve (ARMS) Lecture Series under the theme “Reconnecting life-long partners of USPF: their experience, our inspiration” last March 17, 2010 at the USPF Moot Court.

Read more: ARMS Lecture Series Equips USPF’s March 2010 Graduating Class