Core Values of
Dr. Blas Fernandez Rayos, Sr.
Founder, University of Pangasinan
1. Frugality and Simplicity
He practiced restraint in the acquisition and resourceful use
of earthly possessions in order to achieve lasting and more
fulfilling goals. This is exemplified by his simple living.
2. Integrity
His inner sense of "wholeness" is derived from his honesty
and consistent uprightness of character.
3. Unconditional assistance for the
uplift of the plight of the poor
His advocacy for the poor is centered on the improvement of
their lives through education and work ethics. He gave with
joy and without condition.
4. Persistent pursuit of
• excellence in academics
• sustainable development
• a life based on sound principles His life exuded excellence. He encouraged and nurtured
others to live with the same excellence in their endeavors.
5. Deep reverence for ancestors
He valued strong family ties, respect for elders
and treated others like part of the family.
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My Greatest Blessing for this lifetime: MY TWO SONS; Luke Simon Wilhelm and James Francis Wade!
Luke was born October 18, 2005 and James, August 30, 2006.
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Congratulations to two of my alma maters for winning their respective basketball tournaments:
NCAA Champions: San Beda Red Lions!
UAAP Champions: UST Golden Tigers!
*I studied at San Beda College High School Dept. way back 1988 (1st year, with a deportment award to boot) and at the UST College of Science with a bachelors degree in B.S. Biology and I was an undergraduate at the UST College of Medicine. By the way, my great grandfather is one of the founders of the NCAA. (see related post)
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A poem for the best parents in the world:
June 20
together…
a love withstood
the potholes of life
in erratic storms
and El Niňo droughts,
steadfast and holding on.
a life shared
through moments not years
watchful eyes and guiding hands
a child’s tears be gone
a home, a family with God’s love
ashen haired, toothless smiles
wrinkled skin but undying love
hearts and hands clasped tightly
whatever may be
…together
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Father’s Day was significant to me for two reasons:
- For having the best father: Marcelo Lavarias Vistro
- For being an expectant father to almost 8 months baby, yet to born: James Francis Wade
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Kudos (again) to my kumpare Rob Erfe Mejia for emerging as Regional Champion for the Production Division and Area 2 Circuit Match Champion in the 7th Panelco Cup, Level 2 PPSA Sanctioned Match and Area 2 Circuit Match #6 (Regional Championships)
The 7th Panelco Cup was held last April 22-23, 2006 at the PNP Firing Range, Lingayen. The competition was hosted by the Hundred Islands Practical Shooting Association (HIPSA)
In the team competition, Team DPSA (Dagupan Practical Shooting Association) bested other teams and garnered the Overall Champion trophy. Team Baguio came in second and Team Pangasinan ended up in third place.
Rob is one of the top shooters and an officer of the DPSA (Dagupan Practical Shooting Association)
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This is something disturbing: A Mass Communication graduate in a commencement exercise in Cavite heckled Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. In the same graduation rites, protesters were positioned at the row of chairs meant for the parents and relatives of the graduating students.
There is no justification for such behavior. Even if GMA is Fake or not, that was conduct unbecoming of a supposedly learned person. That was plain disrespect not just to the guest speaker but also to the other graduates, parents and the educational institution.
The end does not justify the means. This is not meant to slight the agent/s of the action. It is the act that was wrong and should be shunned.
That was not activism. That was not idealism. That was plain rudeness (whether GMA deserved it or otherwise). And that was not a Filipino trait.
It is ok to disagree. It is ok to protest. It is one’s right. But one’s right is not absolute. And in any right is a corresponding responsibility.
There is a right place and a right time for such things. If we want change in our country, let us do something about it but PLEASE let us do it RIGHT.
We ALREADY have failing proficiency in English, Math, Science, and Filipino. And now even Values? Is this the path we would like the youth to take?
Was George Bernard Shaw right to quote that "Youth is Wasted on the Young?"
I still believe otherwise. I still hope.
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CALLING ALL THOMASIAN ALUMNI!
The UST Council of Alumni Presidents, in cooperation with the Public and Alumni Affairs Office, will hold the GRAND ALUMNI HOMECOMING with the theme "Connecting, Converging, Building Bridges Towards UST 2011" on APRIL 29, 2006 (SATURDAY) at the FIESTA PAVILION of the MANILA HOTEL.
Registration starts at 5:00 P.M. Tickets are priced at Php 1,000.
For tickets and particulars, contact the
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
PUBLIC AND ALUMNI AFFAIRS OFFICE
Tel. Nos.: (02) 731-3544 / (02) 406-1611 loc. 8315
Fax No.: (02) 740-9727
E-mail: paao@mnl.ust.edu.ph
Come back home!
"Proud to be Thomasians at 400!"
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It’s like missing one half of your life. This is how I feel after not making it to the 2nd Philippine Blogging Summit. This could’ve been a great opportunity to learn the rudiments of blogging from the Philippine’s "top bloggers". Top bloggers in the sense that the resource persons are pioneers, experts, successful bloggers in their own right, in their chosen blog categories.
No, I didn’t get lost. Although I am an UST alumnus, I’m very familiar with the UP Diliman campus as I frequently visit high school classmates, Anna, Ginny and Harvey way back in college. And the map was pretty clear.
I even prepared the T-shirts I was supposed to give out to some bloggers during the summit. The Bangus Festival 2006 T-shirts were courtesy of Bitstop. I guess I have to send them through Fed-Ex.
I slept with baby Luke (my wife is still in Manila for her last week of affiliation) and planned to transfer him to my parents’ room before I leave. I was ready to leave at 3 AM (Dagupan City to Manila is about 4-5 hours by bus), when suddenly he opened his eyes, stared and smiled at me. Who could resist a baby’s smile? I also realized that Luke is now 6 months old.
I’m still fortunate because Filipino Librarian live-blogged the event in three installations: 1, 2, 3. By Jove had three entries complete with pictures: 1, 2, 3, 4. Punzi blogged about it as a day of days, and Yuga shared his PowerPoint presentation online.
If missing iBlogs2 was like missing one half of my life, missing Luke’s 6 months-day would be missing MY ENTIRE LIFE.
or 
?
It was a no contest.
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Luke is 6 months old today.
As of today, gone will be his Similac guzzling days. I just bought Gain as his milk. This is his follow up milk for 6 months onwards. From now on he will be a Gain guzzling machine. I am also trying out the medium Pampers All-Night diapers. But at the rate Luke is growing, I should’ve bought large.
At 6 months, Luke can now stand with support. He continues to progressively develop control of muscles, play with his toes and grasp his feet (especially when he needs diaper change). He also shows the ability to swallow non-liquid food, shows interest in seeing food and gets excited when his food is prepared. He crawls and rolls over the bed. He had a brake-in of his walker the other day but he just sat the whole time (too early to walk perhaps).
For sure, he weighs more than 8 kilograms right now. But the official weigh-in will be on April 21, 2006, his monthly check-up and immunization. His pediatrician is Dr. Aurelio Carino, a good friend and great doctor.
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