Bicol University Commencement Exercises 2011

Bicol University 2011 Commencement Exercises, Main Campus, Legazpi City
Theme: Bicol University Educating for Peace and International Understanding
March 30, 2011
Commencement Speaker: Hon. Juan Edgardo M. Angara

Ribbon Cutting of the New Front Gate and Blessing of the Symbolic Four Pillars of the University: LEADERSHIP,  SCHOLARSHIP, CHARACTER, SERVICE

The Gate

The Old Gabaldon Building that Houses the High School Laboratory School.  The Facade is an Icon of the Historicity of BU

The 2011 Graduates wearing their Blue Togas, The University Color

Photos of the Thematic Enrichment Seminar on Peace Education for the Trainers training of the BCPED

 The Participants during the Photo-ops

 Prof. Elvira Asuan of PNU 

Mr. Cesar Villanueva of Pax Christi - Pilipinas

 Group Discussions

BCPED holds trainers’ training on advocacy for culture of peace in bicol

BCPED holds trainers’ training on advocacy for culture of peace in bicol
By Aida Alcazar-Naz

LEGAZPI CITY, (PIA) – In order to strengthen advocacy efforts of the Bicol Consortium for Peace and Development (BCPED) on the need to organize a speakers bureau tasked to train others how to teach and promote peace education especially in the academe, a three day thematic enrichment seminar is set on February 23-25 at Villa Amada Hotel, Daraga, Albay.

According to Dr. Herbert B. Rosana, director of BCPED Secretariat said the trainers’ training is a sequel to the series of training-workshops conducted in 2009-2010 per suggestion from some participants who recommended the need to increase their knowledge based on the themes of peace education.

Similarly, the exercise will provide inputs in instruction and integration of peace concepts and peace education in the basic and higher education curricula for state universities and colleges and private institutions.

For government and private offices, the training shall contribute in the module preparation of peace efforts and the development of culture of peace in general, especially that the Aquino dispensation is working out that peace will prevail in the country.

The pursuit of just and lasting peace is a priority agenda of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) under President Benigno S. Aquino III administration.

The Thematic Enrichment Seminar in Peace Education for the Trainers’ Training of BCPED as a capability building activity will discuss various topics with peace advocacy at the core.

These are inner peace; non-violence and conflict transformation; religion, values and peace education; human rights and gender equality; challenging prejudice and building tolerance; and updates on peace policies of the Government of the Philippines (GPH).

Among the invited resource persons are Rev. Fr. Jovic Lobrigo, former Albay Social Action Center executive director; Prof. Elvira Asuan from the academe; Director Rolando Asuncion of the Office of the Presidential Adviser of the Peace Process (OPAPP), the agency tasked to lead the peace talks among other peace building activities of the government.

Meantime, BCPED is still accepting research proposals on peace education until February 28. Such research plans may be along regional research and development thematic program areas agreed upon during the research agenda setting workshop held November 9-10, 2010. These are on topics along human security; environment, natural resources and sustainable development; social service, business and entrepreneurship; peace education; and governance, policy advocacy and networking.

BCPED is chaired by Bicol University President Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya, Ph.D. with select state universities and colleges, private institutions, government and non-government offices as members.(PIA V/ALbay)

Cartoons for the Upcoming Issue of the Peace Oddesey

by Ana Marie Sabareza, BAPS III

By Fernando Parcia, BAPS III

ILAW SA KAPAYAPAAN : BAPS Students Participate in Candle Lighting Ceremony for Peace

The students from the Department of Peace Studies of Bicol University participated in a candle lighting ceremony in solidarity with the call of P-NOY for Peace.  The candle lighting ceremony was held by various sectors where members lined up the street from the University Campus to the Penaranda Park in Albay Old District in Legazpi City.  This ceremony is replicated in various cities.  The full story of what this candle lighting ceremony is about can be accessed through the The Official Gazette of the Philippines. 

Here are some photos and signs/symbols generated by the BAPS students (Photo Credits by Audrey Clores, BAPS IV using her Samsung Corby Mobile Phone, Gestures and actions by the BAPS IV Students).  Yan ang galing ng BAPS Peacemaker na Artist pa!

BAPS Students and the JPA Celebrated Peace Day February 11, 2011

The Department of Peace Studies celebrated PEACE Day 2011 on February 11 with the theme: "Attaining Lasting Peace through Sharing and Camaraderie".  The theme was appropriately chosen by the officers of the Junior Peace Advocates (JPA) to highlight the importance of getting along smoothly and to emphasize the value of friendship and goodwill as basis for building peace.  The Department believes in the holistic approach towards human development.  The activity was held at Minas Resort at the foot of the Majestic Mt. Mayon Volcano.

BCPED Consortium Initiative Presented at MASCUF Workshop Meet in Kabacan, North Cotabato

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Research Colloquium at the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy

The College of Social Sciences and Philosophy of Bicol University at Daraga Campus held a Research Colloquium attended and participated in by the different research coordinators and Department Heads.  Various issues relating to research were discussed.  Prof. Ida Revale one of the resource person from the BU Research and Statistics Center used the BCPED's Research agenda as model for her discussion. 

THE FIRST FRIDAY MASS

The Junior Peace Advocates of the Department of Peace Studies, together with the Library of the BU Daraga Campus sponsored a First Friday Mass.  The Celebrant was Fr. Levy Quitasol and the mass was attended by the students, and members of the faculties.

A.B. PEACE STUDIES PROGRAM RE-ACCREDITED LEVEL II

The Department of Peace Studies is proud and grateful to all its faculty members, students and support staff for a job well done.  May this be encouragement for all of us to strive harder and work together for the betterment of the Department of Peace Studies and of its student body and alumni.