THE UNIVERSITY honored 32 retirees from the academic staff, including administrators and longtime faculty, in a ceremony on July 16 at the Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P. Building.
In his message during the event, Acting Rector Fr. Isaias Tiongco, O.P. thanked the faculty retirees for their contributions to UST, which he said “transcends the confines of the classroom.”
“Your heritage at (UST) is immeasurable,” he said. “You have been pillars of strength, wisdom, and resilience, guiding everyone through challenges and triumphs.”
“Your legacy will continue to inspire long after the echoes of this celebration fade, for you have taught us not just to think critically but to dream. Not just to learn but to achieve.”
Leading the roster of faculty retirees this year is Assoc. Prof. Jocelyn Agcaoili, who served the University for 44.5 years.
Agcaoili is the director of the Center for Continuing Professional Education and Development (CCPED) of the UST Graduate School and a faculty member at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences.
Following her are Asst. Prof. Vivian Asuncion of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Asst. Prof. Nelson Pasamonte, formerly the assistant dean of the Faculty of Engineering, whose tenure both spanned 44 years.
Pasamonte, in his speech on behalf of the 32 retirees, congratulated his colleagues for marking a new chapter in their lives and leaving a legacy to the academic community.
“There were times when we did not feel like teaching. Nevertheless, we found ways of performing our solemn role and duty as mentors the best we could for the sake and love of our students,” he said.
“We are glad that we have been instrumental to their success in their respective professions,” he added.
Also among this year’s retirees are College of Fine Arts and Design Dean Mary Christie Que, Office for Admissions Director Emelda Dakis, and Department of Computer Science Chair Jose Seño.
Below is the full list of faculty retirees for 2024:
UST-Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountancy
Asst. Prof. Nestor Noble (27.5 years)
Guillermo Sebastian (22 years)
College of Architecture
Roberto Cabrera (5 years)
Assoc. Prof. John-Joseph Fernandez (25 years)
Faculty of Arts and Letters
Assoc. Prof. Milagros Arrevillaga (43 years)
Asst. Prof. Emmanuel Domingo (23 years)
College of Education
Assoc. Prof. Eleanor Sibug (34.5 years)
Faculty of Engineering
Asst. Prof. Albert Acosta (42 years)
Prof. Maria Natalia Dimaano (35.5 years)
Asst. Prof. Nelson Pasamonte (44 years)
College of Fine Arts and Design
Asst. Prof. Mary Christie Que (29 years)
Junior High School
Master Teacher Eden Tolentino (39 years)
Senior Teacher Evelyn Tiangsing (31 years)
College of Information and Computing Sciences
Asst. Prof. Jose Seño (15.5 years)
Miguel de Benavides Library
Senior Librarian Nora Matawaran (37 years)
Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Prof. Marcelino Banzon (33 years)
Prof. Alejandro Baroque II (35 years)
Assoc. Prof. Jocelyn Nieva Yatco-Bautista (28 years)
Assoc. Prof. Emelda Dakis (35 years)
Asst. Prof. Nelson Maglinao (32 years)
Prof. Arnelfa Paliza (32 years)
Prof. Leah Socorro Rivera (29.5 years)
Prof. Elizabeth Angelica Roasa (33 years)
Asst. Prof. Roberto Uy (28 years)
Asst. Prof. Ronald Yutangco (33 years)
College of Nursing
Asst. Prof. Trinidad Ignacio (40 years)
Faculty of Pharmacy
Asst. Prof. Vivian Asuncion (44 years)
Assoc. Prof. Sandra Sy (42 years)
College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Assoc. Prof. Jocelyn Agcaoili (44.5 years)
Asst. Prof. Ma. Carmencita Gonzalez (25 years)
College of Science
Asst. Prof. Michael Valdez (27 years)
Assoc. Prof. Portia Lynn See (21 years). Amanda Luella A. Rivera
