The Official Publication of Centro Escolar University Alumni Foundation Inc. December 2009 CLARION THE ALL ABOARD! Alumni Escolarians, welcome to the M/S Philippines Floating Hotel and Restaurant! Come, let’s sail down memory lane and reminisce the good ol’ CEU days. Come, let’s float to the future, envision what the next 100 years will be like for our dear Alma Mater! The Clarion’s fearless forecast: CEU’s next century will be like the flowers on our Luau costumes: bright and colorful. The days to come will be abundant and sumptuous, like our luau buffet. We will have years of merrymaking, of singing and dancing, yes, like a luau! Now you know why the CEU Alumni Foundation led by our president, Dr. Paz I. Lucido, thought of Luau as our theme for this year’s Homecoming. We will look at the future with optimism, because we have everything going for us. We have our officers, faculty, personnel, students and their parents, and yes, our alumni—all united in our pursuit to uphold Science CEU HOMECOMING 2010 IT’S A LUAU! and Virtue—the dream principles of our founders, Dona Librada Avelino and Dona Carmen de Luna. We have our buildings, our state-of-the art facilities, equipment and instruments to be used for our noble purpose. We have the education community which has recognized us as a Center of Education Excellence. We have a country to live for, to bring to First World status as the tide of development opportunities is shifting from the West to the East. Yes, it’s an exciting century! So come, let’s party! Welcome home, alumni! GLOBAL economic crisis, dreadful flu virus, calamities, suicide bombings, massacres- - plus our own personal tribulations. Yes, we experienced the worst in 2009. But it is often said that the darkest hour is just before dawn. And I believe a new dawn has come as we start 2010. Leading economists, business executives, and entrepreneurs say that since we’d been down, there is no way but up. After the meltdown, there will be economic recovery. After the devastation, there will be reconstruction. After the gruesome crimes, justice will eventually prevail. And every trial we faced had a reason which we will later realize was for our own good. So, whatever it brings, we welcome 2010 with hope and faith and, yes, with rejoicing, for that is the best way, the only way we must look at the days ahead. Our motif for our Homecoming manifests our optimism. We are having a Luau! Our Homecoming theme is CEU: 100 Years and Beyond because we are optimistic that our noble institution shall stand the test of time and shall keep alive the vision of our founders, Dona Librada Avelino and Dona Carmen de Luna: that every student who will pass by our pink halls shall emerge a person of Science and Virtue. And today, we will see such persons in our alumni, especially our jubilarians. Yes, in every successful alumna--or alumnus—we see the fulfilment of our founders’ dream. And through the loyalty and support of our CEU administratrion and alumni, we see that CEU’s next 100 years, and beyond, will always be bright! PAZ I. LUCIDO, Ph. D. President , CEU Alumni Foundation THE FUTURE IS ALWAYS BRIGHT
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The Official Publication of Centro Escolar University Alumni Foundation Inc. December 2009
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ALL ABOARD! Alumni Escolarians, welcome to the M/S Philippines Floating Hotel and Restaurant! Come, let’s sail down memory lane and reminisce the good ol’ CEU days. Come, let’s float to the future, envision what the next 100 years will be like for our dear Alma Mater!
The Clarion’s fearless forecast: CEU’s next century will be like the flowers on our Luau costumes: bright and colorful. The days to come will be abundant and sumptuous, like our luau buffet. We will have years of merrymaking, of singing and dancing, yes, like a luau!
Now you know why the CEU Alumni Foundation led by our president, Dr. Paz I. Lucido, thought of Luau as our theme for this year’s Homecoming. We will look at the future with optimism, because we have everything going for us. We have our officers, faculty, personnel, students and their parents, and yes, our alumni—all united in our pursuit to uphold Science
CEU HOMECOMING 2010
IT’S A LUAU!
and Virtue—the dream principles of our founders, Dona Librada Avelino and Dona Carmen de Luna. We have our buildings, our state-of-the art facilities, equipment and instruments to be used for our noble purpose. We have the education community which has recognized us as a Center of Education Excellence. We have a country to live for, to bring to First World status as the tide of development
opportunities is shifting from the West to the East.
Yes, it’s an exciting century! So come, let’s party! Welcome home, alumni!
GLOBAL economic crisis, dreadful flu virus, calamities, suicide bombings, massacres-- plus our own personal tribulations. Yes, we experienced the worst in 2009. But it is often said that the darkest hour is just before dawn. And I believe a new dawn has come as we start 2010. Leading economists, business executives, and entrepreneurs say that since we’d been down, there is no way but up. After the meltdown, there will be economic recovery. After the devastation, there will be reconstruction. After the gruesome crimes, justice will eventually prevail. And every trial we faced had a reason which we will later realize was for our own good.
So, whatever it brings, we welcome 2010 with hope and faith and, yes, with rejoicing, for that is the best way, the only way we must look at the days ahead. Our
motif for our Homecoming manifests our optimism. We are having a Luau!
Our Homecoming theme is CEU: 100 Years and Beyond because we are optimistic that our noble institution shall stand the test of time and shall keep alive the vision of our founders, Dona Librada Avelino and Dona Carmen de Luna: that every student who will pass by our pink halls shall emerge a person of Science and Virtue. And today, we will see such persons in our alumni, especially our jubilarians.
Yes, in every successful alumna--or alumnus—we see the fulfilment of our founders’ dream. And through the loyalty and support of our CEU administratrion and alumni, we see that CEU’s next 100 years, and beyond, will always be bright!
PAZ I. LUCIDO, Ph. D.President , CEU Alumni Foundation
THE FUTURE IS ALWAYS BRIGHT
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A Grand Pink Ball for CEU’s TOP 100ON MAY 30, 2008, Centro Escolar University capped the yearlong celebration of its 100th Founding Anniversary with the Centennial Awards and Pink Ball.
Led by President Ma. Cristina D. Padolina, Escolarians dressed to the nines—yes, in pink!—to honor the top 100 achievers in the university’s first 100 years and then celebrated with the Pink Ball —a grand event like no other.
Here are the pictures of those unforgettable moments....
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“I HAVE a feeling she set the tone for the kind of service we now see among our personnel—that of being multitaskers,” she said.
These were the words of CEU President Dr. Ma. Cristina D. Padolina, in her inspirational message, honoring Dr. Concepcion A. Aguila, cited as the most distinguished CEU alumna, during the school’s Loyalty and Service Awards held at the Librada Avelino Auditorioum.
The Loyalty and Service Awards is an annual CEU celebration to honor the birth anniversary of Dr. Aguila, who held many positions in CEU, including Dean of the Graduate School, Moderator of Extracurricular Activit ies, University Legal and Educational Counsel, and Executive Director.
Dr. Padolina added that it’s “fitting to celebrate loyalty and service in honor of one true pink Escolarian,” noting that Dr. Aguila started her romance with CEU as a high school student back when it still held the name Centro Escolar de Senoritas and cont inued to serve the Universi ty until her death at which time she held four posts: Executive Director, Legal Consultant, Dean of the College of Education, and Dean of the Graduate School.
Dr. Padolina then noted the loyalty of Dr. Aguila’s service in the work of the event’s awardees, especially those marking their ruby anniversary at CEU this year: Virgilio R. Apostol, Library Department; Rosalinda Armea, faculty of the Physical Science Department; Rhodora Bautista, also of the Library Department; Soledad Llavore of the Registrar’s Office; Evelyn Vallido of the Registrar’s Office in Makati; Arsenia Villaester of the Office of the Assistant Vice President for Malolos; and Fe Sagun, “my boss.”
Although the awards given that day to CEU’s faithful employees are largely based on years of service, she said that service must be measured more in terms of the quality, the excellence of the service rather than simply in years.
LOYALTY DAY 2009
Tribute to Dr. Concepcion Aguila
Dreamer and Doer
“But then, how do we measure excellence?” she asked. “The true measure of excellence, I wish to suggest, can only be made by the individual upon assessment on whether one has done one’s best and that includes developing oneself to the fullest. In our case as administrators, it is incumbent upon us to bring about the best in others—to provide the necessary
environment, for other students so they can develop and grow to their full potential and for our personnel so that they can give of their best to their task. As a higher education institution we are in the business of bringing out the best in people. We seek excellence in the virtues we wish to inculcate in them.”
Meanwhile, Dr. Cecilia G. Valmonte, former Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities, in her tribute to Dr. Aguila, described her as someone “who exemplifies anyone’s expectation of a truly Loyal Escolarina.” “Yes, hers was a job that one could easily think was too big for a woman her size—barely 5’1. Yet she was certainly big in many ways,” she said.
Dr. Valmonte, who was a student of the Col lege of
Educat ion, of which Dr. Agui la was the Dean, and who served
as Dr. Agui la ’s second secretary, added, “For wi th her great foresight, she was a dreamer…and a doer, as wel l . ”
Dr. Valmonte also shared some of her fondest memories of Dr. Aguila as well as the valuable lessons she learned from her, including her meticulous attention to details, punctuality, and faithfulness to her word.
“May our students, graduates, faculty, and personnel be ever aware of the Light of Inspiration that our
predecessors, like Dr. Concepcion A. Aguila, have left with us all,”
she concluded.The program began with the
introduction of the CEU Administrative Council and the Board of Trustees of the CEU Alumni Foundation.
The highlight, of course, was the awarding of the alumni who served the university for 15 up to 40 years.
— Emma Ruth L. Espiritu Class of 2004
CEU President Dr. Ma. Cristina Padolina (left) and former Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities, Dr. Cecilia Valmonte, honored Dr. Concepcion Aguila on Loyalty Day 2009.
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MEET THE NEW OFFICERSTHE CEU Davao Alumni Chapter elected its new officers during a reunion on September 12, 2009. The new officers are: Dr. Zenaida Martin-Ortega, president; Dr. Mario Puyod, executive vice president; Dr. Rose Lee, VP for Program: Dr. Amy Macario, VP for Finance; Dr. Jun Iturralde, VP for Membership: Dr. Nanette Perdido, secretary: Dr. Agnes Taladua, treasurer; Dr. Susan Velez Uy, auditor; and Dr. Laarni Monday, PRO.
The members of the Board are: Dr. Alexis Jamora, Dr. Monina Villa, Dr. Jean de la Cruz, Dr. Marvin Agustin.
Dr. Edita Maralit, head of the CEU Alumni Relations Department (seated 4th from left), and Dr. Emma Brioso (3rd from left), CEU-DAA president-elect, graced the reunion.
CEU-AFI ORgANIZES CORE gROUP THE CEU Alumni Foundation is leaving no stone unturned to reach CEU alumni and share with them the benefits of the Foundation.
CEU-AFI reached as far as Hong Kong to make members there feel that we care for them and we want them to be active members of our Foundation.
A group of CEU alumni from Manila led by Dr. Edita Maralit, CEU AFI vice president for program and head of the CEU Alumni Relations Department, visited Hong Kong to meet with the new officers of the CEU Hong Kong Alumni Chapter. The officers will serve as core group to organize the chapter, including all alumni from other courses.
At the Hong Kong reunion, standing, first row, from left: Dr. Chan Yee Mau (1981), auditor; Dr. Leo Sungtak Yu (1980), vice president; Dr. Andy Choi (1982), president; Dr. Troy Siu Wing Kay (1982), treasurer; Dr. Brian Kan, board member; second row, from left: Dr. Leah Sadural, Dentistry; Dr. Mina Barcarse, Med-Tech; Dr. Angie Calixtro, Dentistry; Dr. Michelle Cheung (2003), secretary; Dr. Herbert Auyeung (1981), PRO; third row, from left: Lily Geroy, Graduate School; Dr. Cynthia Chny, Dentistry; Dr. Edita Maralit, CEU Alumni Relations Department; Dr. Emma Brioso, president, CEU Dentistry Alumni Association(CEU-DAA) ; Dr. Marian Lim (1981), board member.
Other members of the board are Dr. Anthony Chiu, Dr. Chester Wong, Dr. Kenny Fung, Dr. Teresa Mui, Dr. Roger Wong, and Dr. Albert Chiu.
HONG KONG
DAVAO MALOLOS
OUR ALUMNI ARE NEvER AWAyBy ELIZABETH L. ALONZO
President, CEU-AFI Malolos Chapter
THE alumni are alive and actively participating in various activities of CEU Malolos.
The different colleges invited some alumni during the flag raising ceremony to give inspirational messages to the students.
Some alumni also gave valuable advice to students during the Orientation Program held last June 2009.
Some alumni had a riot at the Sportsfest held last August 17, 2009. Some participated in the basketball exhibition game while others served as judges in the dance competition, and coaches in indoor and outdoor games.
Alumni doctors, dentists, pharmacists, and nurses served in the medical-dental mission held last December 6, 2009.
Alumni from other colleges (CMT, CHM, CELAS) also donated medicines for the less privileged residents of the communities near CEU Malolos.
They may have left the pink walls of CEU Malolos but our alumni remain loyal, showing their gratitude to their Alma Mater every which way they can.
CEU Malolos conducted a Medical-Dental Mission with the help of Nursing, Dentistry and Pharmacy alumni at the CEU compound on December 6, 2009.
ESCOLARIAN AUTHOR IN HONg KONg. Making waves in Hong Kong is Dr. Marian Lim, Dentistry, 1981 (above right), now a teacher at the Canadian International School of Hong Kong. She has written over 100 books on Dentistry, such as Where Is the Dentist? which introduces to children the wonderful world of Dentistry.
FLASHBACK. Dr. Andy Choi, Dentistry, 1982 (standing 2nd from left), now president of the CEU Hong Kong Alumni Chapter, recalls the good ol’ days through his picture when he was still a clinician, with Dr. Edita Maralit, his classmate Roger Wong, and a patient.
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PEARL ED G. CUEVAS, RN-MAN, president of the CEU Alumni Nursing Chapter, and a Level IV faculty from the College of Nursing, represented Centro Escolar University at the Pacific Institute of Nursing 2009 Conference held last March 18-20, 2009 at the Waikiki Beach Marriott in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Cuevas presented two research posters which earned her 15.20 continuing education hours. She received a Completion Certificate from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) located at 4301 Jones Bridge Road Bethesda, MD 20814-4799 USA. The USUHS is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission.
Cuevas received a citation from the Hawaii State Center for Nursing and the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for presenting researches at the conference. She also received a certificate of commendation from the Filipino Nurses Organization of Hawaii (FNOH) located at P.O. Box 1253 Aiea, HI 96701.
The Nursing Alumni president was one among only two Filipino presenters in the conference. She received sponsorship for the conference from the CEU Nursing Alumni Chapter and the CEU research fund through the Research and Evaluation Office (REO).
To share her blessings, Cuevas plans to create research awareness among CEU Nursing students. She intends to launch a research forum sponsored by the CEU Nursing Alumni Chapter this school year 2009-2010.
Cuevas included in her itinerary a visit to some alumni in the United States after the conference. She coordinated with a few Nursing alumni in Hawaii and met with fellow Escolarians in Los Angeles and San Francisco, California. She was able to strengthen alumni relations abroad among different batches. She was able to meet with a spokesperson from the first batch of Nursing alumni, Class 1979 headed by Imelda Lising-Zapata, who pledged to support the activities of the alumni.
Cuevas also met with her batchmate from the Class 1993, Charlemagne Duque, who has organized a Yahoo group among their batch members to coordinate their participation in upcoming alumni events.
NUrSINGCHAPTER PRESIDENT REPRESENTS CEUIN PACIFIC INSTITUTE 2009 CONFERENCE
MEDICAL-DENTAL MISSION SUPPORTS MORE PARTNERS
THE Dentistry Alumni Chapter Medical and Dental Mission has supported more and more partners in providing health care for the less fortunate.
The Tulong Pinoy Movers Unlimited Inc. presented a certificate of appreciation to Dr. Edita Maralit, CEU Alumini Relations Department head and past president of the Dentistry Alumni Chapter, for her services rendered in the First Tulong Pinoy Medical and Dental Mission.
The certificate, given at the Dagonoy Multi-purpose Center in Singalong, Malate, Manila, on August 9, 2009, was signed by Mark A. Binsol, Tulong Pinoy president; Angelita A. Binso, vice president; and Christia Liz D. Fuentes,secretary
The Inner Wheel Club and Rotary Club of Makati-EDSA partnered with the Dentistry Alumni for the Libreng Pabunot Project for the benefit of residents of Pulong Bunga Baranggay in Silang, Cavite,
The dental mission was held at the Pulong Bunga Baranggay Hall on August 19, 2009.
Meanwhile, the ERDA Technical and Vocational Secondary School where the Dentistry Alumni held a medical and dental mission on August 2, 2008, sent art works expressing the gratitude of their young beneficiaries.
Minda Moncog, school nurse at ERDA Tech wrote a note to Dr. Maralit, saying, “Thank you very much for your continued support to ERDA Group for the benefit of our deserving Filipino youth.”
Moncog added a prayer from the Holy Bible: The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon
you and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.
— Numbers 6: 24-26
MANILA
DENtIStry • GrADUAtE SCHOOL • MED-tECHArt works from beneficiaries at the ERDA Tech.
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THE CEU Pharmacy Alumni Association has implemented several programs.
CEU Pharmacy Alumni held the Annual Continuing Professional Education seminar at the Librada Avelino Auditorium on October 17, 2009, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. with the theme, Alumni Get-Together.
Dr. Angel Bandola of the University of the Philippines Philippine General Hospital, OB-Infectious Diseases, talked on Enhancing Better Quality of Life for Men and Women.
Edelina G. Navarette, RND, a private practicing Nutrition Consultant at Nutrition Specialty Clinic of St. Luke’s Hospital, shared on Healthy Lifestyle and Good Nutrition.
To help our pharmacists cope with the demands of information technology, the Pharmacy Alumni gave pharmacists in the CEU academe loan assistance to be able to purchase laptops.
To help our faculty to be globally competitive and reach greater heights in the medical society, the Pharmacy Alumni gave thesis/dissertation grants to deserving professors.
The association also recognized outstanding students by presenting a gold medal award to the graduating student with highest grade and a cash incentive to the alumni who belong to the Top Ten in the Pharmacy Board Examination.
The association pays tribute to its successful alumni by holding the Annual Search for Outstanding Alumnus/Alumni.
The Pharmacy Alumni Assocaition fulfills its social responsibility through its Medical-Dental Mission, providing much needed health care to the less fortunate.
During the annual CPE seminar, the CEU Pharmacy Alumni Association elected it officers and members of its Board of Directors for 2010-2012.
The newly elected officers are: Atty. Carlo Sulay, president; Harold Bongbong, vice president for Membership; Mary Rose Arriola, VP International; Laura Manlosa, VP Programs; Angelina Carreon, secretary; Belma Cruz, treasurer; Chaire Corpuz, PRO; Sam Ching, auditor. The members of the Board of Directors are Julius Alegarbes, Irene Sytat, Dr. Ron Pilotin, David Chan, Minerva Co, Pearl Co, and Michael Junsay.
pHArMACy BACK TO THE BEST EvENTS OF 2009; FORWARD TO THE CHALLENgES OF 2010
By LEARNI A. BAUTISTA, Ph.D.
ONWARD TO 2010 AND BEyOND!By LOLITA D. PABLO, Ph. D.
President, ELAMS Alumni ChapterTHE CEU Alumni Chapter for Education, Liberal Arts, Music, and Social Work is raring to implement programs for its alumni, students, and the rest of the University in 2010. ON TO gLOBAL COMPETITIvENESS
ELAMS elected its new officers last March 2009 (see picture below). As soon as they sat together to map out their programs for 2010, the new officers at once approved development programs for our faculty and students to be competitive in the global setting.
Social Work held a Lecture-Sharing from a successful United States based alumna.
Cynthia Balenton, a CEU social work graduate now working as a military social worker at the U.S. Navy who came home for a brief vacation, found time to give a lecture for Social Work faculty and students. She inspired them through her sharing of challenging experiences in working with families in crisis.
A social worker from Asia working in a western country is good news; but the practice of social work in a military setting is definitely something that is worth sharing! And CEU was fortunate to have spent inspiring moments of sharing with Miss Balenton, a Social Work alumna we are so proud of!
CARINg FOR OUR OWNAs they planned for the ELAMS projects for 2010, the officers
realized what they need first was to raise funds for whatever they plan to accomplish. And so, taking advantage of the Christmas season, ELAMS held a tiangge on the sidewalk outside the University building.The project, headed by Dr. Lorenzo Hipolito Jr., was so successful that now ELAMS have cash for the following projects:
Scholarship ELAMS will now be able to continue its scholarship program. In the past,
the program benefitted students in Education, Liberal Arts, and Music. This year, it’s the turn of Social Work to enjoy the privilege. A third year Social Work student will be chosen to receive the grant this school year.
Relief for victims of Typhoon Ondoy The ELAMS board approved the release of P5,000 to assist CEU-
SELAMS faculty and staff affected by Typhoon Ondoy.
ON TO THE FUTURE!SELAMS celebrates its 85th year with its theme 85 Years of Glorious
Feats. Our dream is to have more of those feats in the next 85 years and beyond!
Come, enjoy the journey with us to our exciting future!
EDUCAtION, LIbErAL ArtS, MUSIC, AND SOCIAL wOrK ALUMNI HONOR
PATRON SAINTTHE Optometry Alumni Association, in cooperation with the Optometry Student Council, led the blessing of the image of Saint Lucy, patron saint of the College, held at the CEU Saint Lucy’s Garden on August 19, 2009, at 8 a.m.
Fr. John Keenan (right), CEU chaplain, officiated the blessing rites.
Dean Jessica Flor Torre led the attendees, mostly members of the Optometry faculty and the students.
Dr. Mariano M. Tañada Jr., former chairman of the Board of Optometry (PRC) and former Dean of the College of Optometry, led the Prayer to St. Lucy.
Dr. Paz I. Lucido, president of the CEU Alumni Foundation, who gave the Welcome Remarks, extolled the virtues of St. Lucy and honored the College for holding the tribute to their patron saint.
Attorney Regalado, former vice president and corporate secretary, led the candle ceremony.
Dr. Maria Concepcion Fabreo-Anda, president of the Optometry Alumni Association , and chairman of the event, thanked those who supported the project: Dr. Florencia Castro of the CEU Campus Ministry, who helped facilitate the Blessing, Dr. Edita V. Maralit head of the CEU Alumni Relations Office, for her valuable inputs to make the project a success.
Ready to serve you, standing from left: Dr. Christopher Cortado, PRO; Dr. Lorenzo Hipolito, board member; Lolita Balboa, auditor; Ma. Catherine
Pamintuan, board member, Estrellita Flores, treasurer; Imelda Macaraig, secretary; seated, from left: Cynthia Santiago, vice president for Liberal Arts; Dr. Lolita Pablo, president; and Heidi Grace Borabo, vice president for Education. Above, Dr. Teresita Carey, adviser.
Dean Jessica Flor Torre (right) meets with guests
Dr. Paz Lucido with Dean Olive Limuaco and officers of Pharmacy Alumni Association
DINA DE LA PAZ STALDER: BEAUTy EXPERTA BEAUTIFUL, loyal, and steadfast supporter of her Alma Mater. That’s how everyone regard Dina dela Paz, a graduate of CEU, with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology in 1985. A true pink Escolarian, Dina is first a happy wife and mother. She is married to Christoper Stalder, a Swiss national, and they have three children—Paul, Diana, and Ma. Kristina. Armed with advanced studies in facial care in Nottingham, England, Dina Stalder is now president and Chief Executive Officer of Stalder Group of Companies.
Her rise to the top didn’t happen overnight. The young CEU alumna started as a compounder for a dermatologist. From there, she went on to work as a medical representative for a while and eventually got promoted to the post of sales supervisor. Then, she went to England where she landed as an inventory clerk at a home for the aged while on the side, she studied facial formulations.
She came back to the Philippines in the late ‘80s and opened the Beauchamps Pharmacy, a skin care specialty drug in 1989 carrying her own products and some over-the-counter products of the companies. With expertise learned from her stint in England, she established the Dermaline Facial Care Center in 1996. Now one of the leading the skin care salons in the country, Dermaline has nine branches located in Acropolis in Libis, Araneta Center in Cubao, Scout Reyes in Roces, Yabut Street in Guadalupe, Ayala Avenue in Makati, Anapolis in Greenhills, President’s Avenue in Parañaque, Paseo de Sta. Rosa in Laguna and in Tanza Cavite.
Three years after Dermaline was established, Stalder then put up the Stalder Laboratories Inc., maker of cosmetics, medicated cream, lotion, toner, bleaching preparations and its signature Dermablend Papaya Orange Skin Whitening Soap.
CEU recognized her outstanding achievements by naming her one of the Top 100 Escolarians during the grand Centennial Awards and Pink Ball held at the Manila Hotel on May 30, 2009.
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PROJECT CONSULTANTSPaz I. Lucido, Ph. D.Edita V. Maralit, DMD, MPA MS Dent. Educ
EDITOR-IN-CHIEFCynthia Ulanday Santiago
MANAgINg EDITOREmma Ruth L. Espiritu
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vICE PRESIDENT FOR PROgRAMEdita V. Maralit
vICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCELourdes M. Diaz
vICE PRESIDENT FOR MEMBERSHIP
Imelda C. Nery
vICE PRESIDENT FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Teresita G. Hernandez
SECRETARyJulius O. De Leon
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TREASURERRomina R. Barcarse
ASSISTANT TREASURERCarmencita H. Salonga
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MEMBERSMa. Teresa M. PerezElvira G. BorlonganRomulo M. DimaiiligRhodora G. Bautista
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DR. SOLON gUZMAN: SUCCESS IN CANADAIT is always good news when we hear of dentistry graduates who practice their profession abroad. CEU is proud to have such a graduate, and one who is now well-respected in the field of dentistry in Canada.
Dr. Solon C. Guzman, who earned his title as Doctor of Dental Medicine from Centro Escolar University in 1987, studied at the University of Western London, College of Dentistry for a Post Graduate course in Restorative, Prosthodontics and Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics and Pedodontics in 1996.
In January of the same year, he passed the National Dental Examination Board of Canada.
He selflessly shares his expertise to the youth and the academe in an enviable string of professional teaching experiences: clinical instructor, Dental Assistant Level II, Everest College/Corinthian College, USA (2000 to present);Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene (January 2000-2004); instructor, Restorative Dental Hygiene, George Brown College (2007 up to present); and professor, Department of Prosthodontics; University of Toronto, College of Dentistry (2009 to present).
Like a true blue Escolarino, Dr. Solon is a multi-tasker. Aside from his teaching jobs, he fashioned an impressive career in his field: Private Practice (president and CEO), Dundas Tower Dental Center and Laboratory, Mississauga,Canada (May 1996 to present); Private Practice (president and CEO), Dentistry In Milton, Milton, Canada (June 2007 to present); and program dental director, Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene (January 2000-2004).
A distinguished CEU alumnus, Dr. Solon was named one of Top 100 Escolarians. CEU honored this beloved alumnus during the Centennial Awards and Pink Ball held at the Manila Hotel on May 31, 2009.
Over and above his achievements, Dr. Solon is simply happy being husband to Dr. Josephine Adorna-Guzman, also a CEU Doctor of Dental Medicine, and their daughters Annemarie Princess Guzman, 4, and Angelina Grace Guzman, 1.
