NEUST Awards

In support of the 2021 CHED National ASEAN celebration with its theme "PADYAK Moving Forward, Claiming Victory for Philippine Higher Education in ASEAN Community", the Commission on Higher Education launched virtual regional competitions for higher education institutions in Region III.

One of the competitions was the PAGITAn Regional Competition where HEIs participated by submitting entries under the following categories:

• Niche building
• Internationalization capacity building
• Institutionalization of the internationalization program (wider community engagement)

Among the three categories, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology was proclaimed as the winner on Internationalization Capacity Building with its entry titled "Linkages Around the World Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic (LAWAC)".

This pursuit was facilitated through the collaborative efforts of the Office of International and Domestic Institutional Linkages headed by Atty. Eric G. Claudio with the College of Education under the deanship of Dr. Angelica Cortez, the College of Information and Communication Technology supervised by Dr. Arnold Dela Cruz, and the College of Management, Business and Technology under the leadership of Dr. Marilou Puno.

The University also joined the Search for Ms. MX ASEAN 2021 represented by Ms. Christian Florence Dumlao from the College of Engineering.

Congratulations to our dearly loved University! Great job!

Another great achievement was received by Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology as it passed the ISO recertification held on October 18, 19, 20, 25 and 26, 2021. During these dates, all the University offices prepared documents and the deans and directors, faculty and staff participated in interviews conducted by external auditors Mr. Shahid Mustaq and Mr. Waseem Khan from ACS W3 Solutionz.

The ISO recertification audit aimed at ensuring that findings raised during the Stage 1 audit have been satisfactorily addressed and ensuring adequacy with the relevant requirements of the standard; assessing effectiveness of management's demonstration of leadership; assessing extent and effectiveness of implementation in all areas, activities and functions; assessing appropriateness of defined objectives and adequacy of documented plans; assessing processes intended to ensure continual review and improvement; and assessing overall level of conformance with the standard.

The 5-day audit was made possible through the combined efforts of the three vice presidents, Dr. Honorato P. Panahon (Executive Vice President), Dr. Rhodora R. Jugo (VPAA) and Dr. Rachael R. Moralde (VPRET); deans and directors of the different colleges and campuses; unit heads; and the ISO Team headed by Dr. Analyn Gamit (Director, Quality Assurance / QMR) and Mr. Angelo R. Santos (ISO Unit Head / University Document Control Officer), with the guidance and supervision of University President Dr. Feliciana P. Jacoba.

Congratulations to our dearest university on this milestone! Congrats ISO Team! Well done!

Congratulations to our new architects who topped the PRC board examination in August 2021. You have made the whole NEUST community so proud of your achievement! Well done!

Heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Arneil G. Gabriel for being one of the recipients of the Dangal ng Bayan Award, given during the 121st Philippine Civil Service Anniversary Celebration.

On June 18, 2021, the 6th Central Luzon Health Research Forum was virtually carried out. Out of six group participants, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology clinched 1st and 3rd places in the Oral Research Presentation (Professional Category).

First place

Title: In Silico Study of Ayupana triplinervis Bioactive Compounds Against Quorum-Sensing System of Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Researchers: King Dave Martin, Krystel Grace V. Padilla and Ivy Joyce A. Buan (College of Arts and Sciences)

Third place

Title: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Health Consequences Related to High Heat Index among the Outdoor Workers in Cabanatuan City (Funded by the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development)

Researchers: Jean N. Guillasper (project leader), Zuzette B. Catabona (assistant project leader and presenter); members: June Christian G. Reguyal (CON faculty), Almon M. Alegado (CAS faculty), Juanito C. Leabres (WUP), Victorino B. Molina (UP Manila) and Erlinda C. Palaganas (UP Baguio) - College of Nursing in collaboration with WUP, UP Manila and UP Baguio.

Congratulations to all the winners! Keep up the great work!

The Ulirang Guro sa Filipino is a recognition given to faculty members who do extremely well in teaching Filipino with commitment and dedication. The awarding ceremony of the Ulirang Guro sa Filipino 2021 was held on October 4, 2021 with the theme "Gurong Filipino, Katuwang sa Hamon, Kasama sa Pagbangon". One of the recipients was Dr. Ma. R. Lourdes R. Quijano, Director of the Literary, Culture and the Arts Development Center of NEUST.

The award was given to faculty members who exhibited the following:

• Teachers who made significant contributions to regional and national linguistic or cultural research;
• Teachers who contributed to dissemination and promotion of teaching Filipino or indigenous languages and cultures through publications, seminars, trainings, workshops and other similar activities; and
• Teachers who showed appreciation of the linguistic and cultural heritage of the Philippines along with promotion and development of the Filipino language.

Five faculty members from different colleges and universities were bestowed the award.

Warm congratulations to you, Dr. Quijano! Job well done!

During the 34th Virtual AACCUP Annual National Conference on March 12, 2021, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology was awarded as one of the top performing universities in the Philippines in terms of number of Level I and Level III accredited programs in 2020:

• Top 1 performing SUC with the highest number of Level III accredited programs in 2020 (22 programs)
• Top 3 performing SUC with the highest number of Level I accredited programs in 2020 (13 programs)

Congratulations to our beloved University! It is true that "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Helen Keller

Based on the Ranking Web or Webometrics, an academic ranking of higher education institutions published by the Cybermetrics Lab (Spanish National Research Council, CSIC), Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology ranked 21st among 289 colleges and universities in the Philippines. The ranking provides multidimensional and updated information about performance of universities worldwide based on web presence and impact.

Congratulations to our beloved University! #proudtobeanNEUSTian

On November 25, 2020, the Freedom of Information held its 1st virtual FOI awarding ceremony. Out of the hundred SUCs nominated in the 2020 FOI Awards, only three universities were acknowledged and given special recognition: the University of the Philippines, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, and Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology headed by President Dr. Feliciana P. Jacoba. These three universities were awarded as FOI Champions.

The basis for selection was excellent performance in implementation of Freedom of Information as part of daily operations for client requests for information; consistency of early compliance relative to PBB requirements; early submission of other requirements asked by the FOI management office; and constant coordination with the FOI Management Office.

The people behind the NEUST FOI are Dr. Sarah Alvarez (Planning and Development Office Director); Dr. Arceli Millan (University Publication and Media Affairs Office Head and FOI Focal Person / Receiving Officer); and Engr. Christopher Ladignon (University Records Office Head and FOI Decision Maker).

Kudos to our beloved University! Long live NEUST!