June 2008
By: Cora G. Anzano

NSTP Advisers’ Training Course.  The College hosted two sessions of NSTP Advisers’ Training Seminar specially designed for faculty in the College who are interested to teach NSTP for the coming academic year.    The first session was held last June 10, 2008 at the Conference Room of the newly renovated BA Office.  The second was held last June 26 and 30 for eight (8) Accountancy faculty held at the Dean’s Conference Room.  This activity was a realization of Father Mark’s desire to align all NSTP activities to the goals and direction of the College.

The keynote speaker for the first session was Father Heinz Kulueke, SVD, Provincial Superior of the SVD Southern Province. He talked on Man and Human Dignity: the Christian Dimension on Community Service and the SVD Spirituality.  His first sentence immediately perked up the interest of the participants – faith with no action has no value.  His narration of his encounter with the Junquera community and what the SVDs has done and is doing definitely aroused the enthusiasm of the participants for Community Service.

Our heartfelt thanks to Father Heinz who, despite the inconvenience of the brown out, continued on without fail to encourage the Commerce faculty to make a positive change in society.

Mrs. Cora Anzano. Ms. Emmylou Llorca and Mrs. Eleanor Paclijan gave an overview of the planned CES activities of the College for the academic year.  These plans were fruits of the seminar on Social Entrepreneurship sponsored by the Ateneo School of Government which they all attended from April 22 – 24, 2008 in Manila.  The objective of the seminar was to encourage participants to organize social entrepreneurship endeavors in their own locality.  And the three definitely put the objective at heart!

Father Eleno Buscia, SVD, the newly appointed CES Executive Director of the University of San Carlos gave his wholehearted support to the planned activities of the College. 

The Society of Young Business Executives and Entrepreneurs (SYBEE) led by its energetic President, Mr. Jude Coching and CES Committee Chair, Tarah Grandeza ably assisted the College in organizing the activity. 

Kapamilya Negosyo Na (KNN) Season 3 Launched.  Friday, June 20, 2008, despite typhoon Frank, KNN Season 3 was launched at the Audio Visual Room of Ernest H. building, USC Main Campus.  The launching was hosted by ABSCBN / DYAB anchorman Jun Tariman and Jun Villar.  USC College of Commerce were represented by its College Dean, Father Mathias, SVD, BA Chair, Mr. Apolonio Dedamo, Jr., BA Assistant Chair, Mr. Larry Silapan and CES College Coordinator and KNN Committee Chair, Mrs. Corazon G. Anzano.  Representing the USC College of Commerce Alumni Association, Inc. (COCAAI) were  Mrs. Marissa Puche, President, Mrs. Carmen Piramide,  Immediate Past President, Mr. Joni Chan, KNN Committee Co-chair, Mr. Devin Go, Past President and person who conceptualized KNN together with Dr. Rene Paquibut of USC and Mr. Leo Lastimosa of ABSCBN ? DYAB last October 2006. 

The program (Kapamilya Negosyo Na) is an endeavor of the USC College of Commerce Alumni Association, Inc. the USC College of Commerce, and ABS–CBN / DYAB that encourages Cebuanos to engage in business. This is achieved by literally walking them through the aspects of putting up a business. It begins with a seminar on the preparation of a business plan and continues on with an on–air discussions (DYAB every Saturday 12:30 to 2:00 pm) of the basic knowledge necessary for one to be an entrepreneur.  Midway in the program, ten winners are chosen and are given seed capital of P10,000.00 each. They are then asked to secure all the necessary permits so they can operate legally. Mentors (Alumni and faculty) are assigned to each winner to help them as they take their first steps towards empowerment. At the end of the program, the best among the ten is chosen and given another P10,000.00.

The launching announced the new feature for KNN Season 3.  The radio program aired on DYAB every Saturday 12:30 to 2:00 pm which offers on air discussion on entrepreneurship   on a modular approach now has a new nickname: “Eskuwelahan sa Kahanginan” .  Each month there is a topic / lesson to be discussed.  July – Marketing aspect; August – Operations / Production; September – Finance and October – Management.  There will be a question and answer portion to entice audience to listen, answer and get minor prices. And at the end of October – certificates of participation will be issued by the College to participating individuals.

 
UMC4 BEST and USC BA Department joined forces.  Honorable Vice Mayor Michael Rama of Cebu City was a special guest to the KNN launching last June 20, 2008 to also launched the Community Extension Services project of the Business Administration Department and the UMC4, a non government agency spearheaded by his office.  Father Mark and Vice Mayor Mayor signed an agreement of support with the United Mult-Sectoral Coordinating Council of Cebu City (UMC4 – NGO OF City Hall) B.E.S.T. Program for academic year 2008 – 2009. The agreement fosters the shared commitment of the two parties for social transformation through entrepreneurial education to the less fortunate.  Witness to the signing was Mr. Joni Chan, Executive Director, UMC4 BEST Program and School Principals of Gothong, Tejero, Bulacao and Regino Mercader Night High Schools. 

The B.E.S.T. (Business Entrepreneur Scholarship Training) aims to give deserving night high students of 4 schools namely: Gothong, Tejero, Bulacao and Regino Mercader to engage in entrepreneurial activities. The scholars sell merchandise, through the courtesy of Mr. Joni Chan, which are priced below the prevailing wholesale price to enable the students to decide the pricing of the goods and keep the profits they have earned while any unsold items are returned to the store. They also enjoy a number of incentives such as educational tour of sponsoring companies, free one-year accidental insurance, free uniforms, Ids and bags as well as free medical and dental services.

Starting July 12, 2008, 4th year BA students under their practicum classes (Entrep 41 and 42) will mentor BEST scholars and guide them in their entrepreneurial activity. Their objective: to help improve their business and their lives ultimately.  Witness to the signing of the agreement was Mr. Joni Chan, Executive Director, BEST Program, UMC4 and the Principals from the Night High Schools of Gothong, Tejero, Bulacao and Regino Mercader. 

The Society of Young Business Executives and Entrepreneurs (SYBEE), led by its President, Mr. Jude Coching and CES Committee Chair, Tarah Grandeza, ably assisted the College in this momentous activity.  The activity would not have been a success without their help.

KNN Business Plan Seminar.  Saturday, June 28, 2008 the KNN business plan seminar was held at the audio visual room, Ernest H. building at 8:30 in the morning.  The business plan seminar is the first step in the entrepreneurial adventure sponsored by KNN season 3.  45 participants from all walks of life came to attend to learn the ropes of preparing a business plan.  Their plans will be the basis for choosing the ten winners to whom COCAAI will award a seed capital of P10,000.00 each. This amount can help them secure all the necessary permits so they can operate legally.   In February 2008, one grand winner will be chosen and awarded an additional seed money of P 10,000.00.

Mrs. Marichu Mahusay, opened the program with a prayer for guidance.  Mrs. Carmen Piramide gave the rationale of the KNN project and gave the participants a glimpse of what the organizers have been doing since the project’s inception in 2006. Ms. Lucil Barreros, KNN season 2 grand winner, inspired the participants with her life story and how KNN has transformed her life ultimately.  Mrs. Cora Anzano, CES College Coordinator and KNN Chair, was the morning’s moderator.

Technical experts from the Business Administration department shared their skills on how to prepare a business plan.  The following faculty unselfishly devoted their Saturday for the activity: Ms. Emmylou Llorca on Marketing, Dr. Beth Villarin and Dr. Beverly Ligan on Management, Mr. Jovenal Arnaiz, Mr. Salvador Loyola and Mr. Larry Silapan on Operations and Mrs. Marissa Puche on Finance.   Mr. Jun Dedamo, BA Chair, was always present giving encouragement and support along the way.

Mr. Jun Tariman, DYAB anchorman for the KNN radio program came to the business plan seminar to give his wholehearted support to the activity.

Once again, SYBEE Paula Pamaos and Tarah Grandeza were present to ably assisted in the seminar.

The KNN Committee extends its warm gratitude to these volunteers who shares its vision to transform society step  by step.

Upcoming CES activities of the College.