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Volume 2 Issue 1 January-June 2017

The Official Newsletter of the UPLB Housing Office (UHO)

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs (OVCCA) held its Strategic Planning Workshop on 26– 27 of May 2017 at the Hotel Kimberly Tagaytay. It was attended by representatives of its four constituent units and facilitated by the staff of the OVCCA– Main Office. Vice Chancellor Serlie Barroga-Jamias expounded on the objectives of the workshop, which was to lay down the plans and programs of the OVCCA that can be achieved by October 2017. The workshop also identified long-term projects aligned with UPLB’s agenda and priorities. The Directors and the Chiefs of the four units reported on their accomplishments and shared their respective plans for the next six months, aligning them with the vision and mission of OVCCA and those of the Office of the Chancellor. Prof. Belano shared the priorities of UHO for 2017, such as projects and activities that ensure safety of dorm residents and staff housing units, tightening of security in the dormitories, and active participation of staff and clienteles. Fellowship ensued after the presentation, where participants showcased their singing prowess. The UPLB Housing Office was represented by Chief Jong D. Belano, Administrative Services Head Bernadette Tiburan, Cluster 2 Head Pearl RamireZ, Cluster 3 Head Ruejelle Cabral, Technical Maintenance Services Engineers Jason Ella and Emmanuel Macatula, and Property Custodian Milo Batino.(ZDBelano/ MTDurian)

OVCCA planning workshop UHO re-skilling & team building 9th year Anniversary Ayos Saturday! Computer literacy training Vaccination drive Open House February Fair 2017 Sports fest 2017 Retirement of Mr. Pisigan OVCCA flag ceremony Customer service and event management Inventory Seminar

IN THIS ISSUE

OVCCA conducts planning workshop

Staff from different OVCCA units gather in Tagaytay to plan short- and long-term programs.

The UPLB Housing Office (UHO) conducted its Re-skilling and Team Building activity on 16-17 June 2017 at the Paraiso Beach Resort, Sariaya, Quezon. The activity is a continuing process of the office to help the office evolve into a cohesive unit for accomplishing tasks, establishing trust, eliciting support, and developing respect for one another. Ms. Honey Faith Evangelista shared to the participants the significance of having knowledge on “Customers’ Service” in relation to their work. Ms. Rujelle Cabral emphasized the value of know-how on “Events Management” as applied to their work and everyday lives. Each cluster was given a 20-minutes break to reflect, discuss, and give their feedbacks. The program was interlaced with raffles, ice breakers, and trivia questions by Prof. Belano to test the participants’ knowledge about the campus and dormitories. On the second day, team building games were facilitated by Foreman Robert Belesario. Cluster 3 was declared as the overall winner. Ms. Cory Mariano, headed the Committee that spearheaded the event. (ZDBelano)

UHO holds re-skilling and team building

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Projects and Activities Page 2

UHO initiates Ayos Saturday! Ayos Saturday, a program of the Technical Maintenance Service (TMS) of the UPLB Housing Office (UHO), started last 11 March 2017. Two roving teams were deployed to the housing units at UPCO and Forestry every Saturday to make sure that the beneficiaries were at home. The teams are equipped with tools and remedial materials for minor repairs of the housing units. The beneficiaries can request for urgent and minor repairs in plumbing, electrical, security, and roofing problems. Staff housing occupants must inform the roving team of the repair when the workers are already in their immediate vicinity. They must accomplish a job request and evaluation form. As of this date, there have been about 270 job requests accomplished by the Ayos Saturday teams. (ZDBelano)

Skilled workers repair some unit for Ayos Saturday.

UHO conducts vaccination drive

In line with the Responsible Pet Ownership Program of the municipality of Los Baños, the UPLB Housing Office (UHO) conducted a free vaccination drive for the pets owned by the University’s housing beneficiaries last 27 May 2017. The activity was done in partnership with the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) led by Dr. Katarina de Luna. Five groups composed of CVM students and UHO staff vaccinated the pets. (JCSuizo)

CVM students and UHO staff vaccinate the dog of a housing beneficiary.

The annual Open House of each of the 10 UPLB dormitories was held from 21-25 February 2017. This was organized by the Alliance of Dormitory Associations (ADA) through their respective DAs. According to the ADA, “The Open House is an annual party for the residents to get to know each other and for non-residents to see and feel what it is like to reside in UPLB

dormitories. For a whole week, two to three dormitories per night were opened to non-residents until 9 PM. Each dorm had its own theme and set of activities.” (RTCabral)

Prof. Belano judges the rooms with the best decorations at the International House Residence Hall during its Open House.

Dormitory opens house

As a part of its efforts to enhance the operational efficiency of its units, the OVCCA conducted an in-house computer literacy training on the basic use of Microsoft Office Application such as MS Word and MS Excel. The trainings were held on 23 March and 7

April 2017 at the Obdulia F. Sision Hall and participated in by 25 staff from different units under OVCCA. The lecturers were Mr. Jaime C. Suizo Jr., University Research Assistant of the UPLB Housing Office (UHO) and Mr. Melvin Cordez of the Business Affairs Office (BAO). Mr. Suizo also lectured on computer literacy for the UHO staff. (JCSuizo)

OVCCA holds computer literacy training

Mr. Suizo facilitates the hands-on exercise in a computer literacy training for OVCCA staff.

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Events Page 3

ADA & UHO joins UPLB’s FebFair 2017

The Alliance of Dormitory Associations (ADA), with the help of UHO, once again set up a karaoke booth for the annual FebFair celebration 2017. From 6 PM - 9 PM last 14-17 February, visitors had the chance to sing live karaoke when they visited the traditional nipa hut booth of the UHO and ADA. Every night, the ADA served as judges for the karaoke king or queen. Brochures on the UPLB dormitories were also given out. Those with inquiries regarding the dormitories were entertained by the ADA members. The nipa hut built for the fair was later do-nated to the University Police Force (UPF) to serve as one of its outposts. (RTCabral)

Men’s Residence Hall residents oversee their photobooth during the Febfair 2017.

UHO holds SportsFest 2017 To celebrate nine years since its Founding in May 2008, the UPLB Housing Office held a sports fest from 3-19 May 2017. The Festival Week began on 3 May with an exclusive opening for the UHO staff. The theme was MeetCompeteUnite!!!.The staff competed in basketball, volleyball, billiard, bowling, board games, and table tennis. The opening was held at the Baker Hall, headed by Mr. Joseph Vemer R. Reanda, Chairman of the activity. The sports fest brought the festival week to a close on 10 May, following the basketball game. Cluster 4 headed by Mr. Celestino Pisigan l, Dormitory Manager IV, was declared the champion.

During the festival week, the anniversary ceremony took place on the actual founding on May 30. The awarding, which included the awarding of winners was held at the Women's Residence Hall. Some university officials gave their inspiring messages, including Dr. Crisanto Dorado, Vice Chancellor for Administration; Dr. Serlie Barroga-Jamias, Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs; and Prof. Zoilo D. Belano, Jr., Chief UPLB Housing Office. (HREvangelista)

Cluster 4: The overall champion during the UHO Sport Fest

An opening parade starts in front of the ACCI Residence Hall during day 1 of the sportsfest.

Mr. Pisigan retires from UHO

Mr. Celestino “Boy” Pisigan, the Head of Cluster 4 and the Dormitory Manager for New Dorm, retired last 19 May 2017. In recognition of and appreciation for his 39 years of service, UHO organized a despedida party at the Women’s Residence Hall on 18 May. Previous and current supervisors, colleagues, subordinates, and residents gave their testimonials and messages to Mr. Pisigan. He also received plaques of recognitions during the program. (RTCabral)

Mr. Pisigan poses with UHO staff and his former colleagues at the Office of Student Affairs (OSA)

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Events Page 4

UHO joins OVCCA’s flag ceremony

UHO staff attend inventory seminar

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The nine dormitory heads and four staff of the UPLB Housing Office (UHO) attended an orientation and consultation on inventory of supplies, property, and equipment last 31 January 2017. UHO arranged the program with the UPLB Supply and Management Office (SPMO) to learn about the new policies on inventory and to address the problems encountered by the property custodians of each dorm and members of the UHO Inventory team. Their resource speaker was Ms. Cielo Llampa, head of the UPLB SPMO. (RTCabral)

The UPLB Housing Office joined other units under the OVCCA in January 30 for a flag ceremony that raised awareness about the Asean Community and the Philippines' chairmanship of ASEAN in 2017. The event was held at the Bienvenido M. Gonzales Hall. The UHO staff headed by UHO Chief Prof. Zoilo D. Belano, Jr., presented an ethnic dance. The dance is a ritual that showcased the rich native culture of our country. The flag ceremony ended with a closing remark delivered by Assistant to the Vice Chancellor Dr. Roberto G. Visco. (HREvangelista)

To deal with almost 3,000 dormitory residents and staff housing beneficiaries every day and to facilitate at least two events every month need skilled staff. Hence, the UPLB Housing Office (UHO) conducted a customer service training with event management last 26-27 January 2017. The facilitator of the event were from the

UPLB Learning Resource Center led by Prof. Mark Lester Chico and Sheryl Edd Hermosa-Ebron. They shared (LRC-OVCAA) knowledge on how to deal and manage customers effectively. (JCSuizo)

UHO staff pose with Ms. Sheryl Ebron of the LRC after the awarding of certificates to the participants.

LRC conducts customer service and event management training for UHO

Editor: Honey Faith R. Evangelista Photos & Layout: Jaime C. Suizo Jr. Contributors: Ruejelle T. Cabral Nicanor C. Callo Jaime C. Suizo Jr. Miguel T. Durian Editorial Advisers: Serlie Barroga-Jamias, Ph.D. Prof. Zoilo D. Belano, Jr.

UHO staff present an ethnic dance during the OVCCA Flag Ceremony.

UHO Staff and the resource speaker Ms. Cielo Lampa, SPMO Head, in the Inventory Seminar

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