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NWU marks 90 years, NEWS starts countdown to centennial Employees’ Day 2022 emphasizes ‘Music and Wellness’ I Lorie Jane Tambio Notable individuals also expressed we thank you for the significant and District of Ilocos Norte in her their heartfelt congratulations to the noble service that you all provide to message. NEWS Northwestern University university. the province. Rest assured, you have Hon. Michael Marcos Keon, (NWU) marks the start of Hon. Matthew J. Marcos a friend and a partner in me and the City Mayor of Laoag, also showed NWU honors its Founders’ its countdown to 100 years Manotoc, Governor of Ilocos Norte, Provincial Government. Happy 90 his admiration through a message. Legacy through as the 90th Foundation Anniversary extended his compliments to the years Northwestern University! “Your theme, Standing commenced on January 27, 2022, institution. “I like to commend Agbiag NWU!” he said. Strong at 90 – Countdown to the Wreath-laying Ceremony with the theme “Standing Strong everyone at Northwestern for “Standing strong at 90. First 100 Years of Northwestern at 90 – Countdown to the First 100 contributing to the success of the Countdown to the first 100 years University,..highlights...your EDITORIAL Years of Northwestern University.” university and to the development of NWU. It is truly an achievement outstanding achievements and many The NWU Marching Band, of the university and of course most for any institution to not only successes over the past 90 years. It along with the NWU Riders, starts importantly are the development accomplish its mission and vision is also a moment of great pride and the celebration through the Diana of our students. Alam po natin that but to withstand the challenges that occasion to reiterate your pledge and around Laoag City, a tradition every Northwestern was the first university, come your way. The university’s dedication to your vision. foundation anniversary. the first educational institution in the mission and vision is to develop province to become ISO certified at competent, socially responsible, and Turn to Page 06 An opening program was may deregulation status pa galing po morally upright leaders in a premier held via Facebook Live, highlighting sa CHED. So, congratulations you institution in Asia,” said Hon. Ria the institution’s historical event. are certainly on the right track and Christina Fariñas, Representative, 1st Obra ken Pabuya: The Review curates art CHAMPS? I Ziantal Samantha Lorenzo and talent exhibit FEATURE In line with the celebration University,” at Robinsons Place union through visual art, multiple also joined the exhibit to amuse and From the Desk of someone of the university foundation Ilocos on April 1-3, 2022. arts. As we create beautiful fields, serenade everyone. serving NWU for 40 years anniversary, The Review, the The opening program and we can also say how good and On its last day, April 3, 2022, official student publication of the ribbon-cutting ceremony were wonderful these are. To the students, Saguday Chorale and After 5 Band NEWS Northwestern University (NWU), conducted on its 1st day, April we are happy to see you once again. showcased their talents. Additionally, with the coordination of the College 1, 2022. It was attended by Atty. To everyone, we are inviting you this is also the closing program of COBE students clench Mister of Engineering, Architecture, and Ferdinand S. Nicolas, University to partake of the beauty of all the the exhibit. Plaque of Appreciation and Miss Northwestern Universi- Technology Student Organization President; Dr. Chita A. Gonzales, artworks presented here,” said Atty. and Certificates were given to certain (CEATSO), the United Architects Vice President for Academic Affairs; Nicolas on his message. departments and chosen individuals ty 2022 titles of the Philippines Student Auxiliary Prof. Karl Lenin C. Benigno, Vice On its 2nd day, April 2, who contributed to the success of this (UAPSA) – NWU Chapter, and President for Administration; Prof. 2022, the exhibit continues to be event. Saguday Performing Arts Group Agustina A. Dancel-Matias, the visited by students from NWU and Rexmith Pugyao, CEATSO organized the OBRA ken PABUYA Acting Dean of the Student Affairs; other institutions, shoppers, and President said, “Obra ken Pabuya is art exhibit with the theme, “Standing Engr. Rolly C. Ramos, Dean of other visitors. There are also staff an eye-opener to everyone that we, Strong at 90 – Countdown to the the CEAT, students, and faculty and students who have the courage the architecture students, are not just First 100 Years of Northwestern members. to share their talents, entertain, and about “drawing drawing lang” but “As part of the 90th show that NWU is home to gifted we are exceptional and talented. foundation anniversary, this is our students. The NWU Marching Band participation in that. As we create and the Saguday Dance Troupe have Turn to Page 04

SPECIAL 90TH FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY ISSUE 2 HEADLINES NWU honors its Founders’ SSC initiates 90th Legacy through wreath- Foundation Anniversary laying Ceremony Students’ Day I Jezreel Larry Caunca I Carl Candia Northwestern University The 10 founders of the NWU In celebration of the 90th from CAHS. Moreover, Singing (NWU) pays tribute to its are Nicolas N. Nicolas, Maximo foundation anniversary of Idol Duet Champions are Gio founders as part of the 90th A. Caday, Cresencio J. Barangan, Northwestern University, the Corpuz and Niccol Labaro, the Foundation Anniversary Celebration Marcelino G. Ligot, Manuel E. Supreme Student Council (SSC) representatives from COBE. on February 2, 2022, at the different Pintado, Angel A. Albano, Manuela spearheaded a student-centered Daphney Tabigne, a burial sites in Laoag City. A. Castisimo, Encarnacion L. Ruiz, event highlighting the talents of the representative from CAHS, won The wreath-laying, Marcelo A. Tajon, and Rufina S. students. On February 18, 2022, an the Essay Writing Contest and memorial candle lighting, and Mariano. awarding ceremony was held at the Kathleen Joy Bautista from COBE prayer were led by Atty. Ferdinand The Securities and SSC office. bagged first runner-up. S. Nicolas, University President; Exchange Commission (SEC) “As a beginner, I think Prof. Karl Lenin C. Benigno, Vice issued a certificate giving authority Patrick Dave Bareng from the best advice I can give them is President for Administration; Dr. to the founders to operate then the College of Business Education to have the confidence to take the Chita A. Gonzales, Vice President Northwestern Academy, Inc. in (COBE) was announced as the challenge. Specifically, believing for Academic Affairs; and Prof. March 1932 which pave the way to first runner-up of the Digital in [themselves] as I think they can Josephine G. Bolusan, Vice President Northwestern University today. Poster competition, while Glyza have the confidence to write on for Finance. Apostol from the College of specific topics when having these Teacher Education (CTE) garnered traits,” said Daphney Tabigne, the the championship title in the said winner of essay writing. event. Alvin Bartolome, the champion in Editorial Cartooning On the other hand, Alvin said, “Editorial Cartooning is Bartolome from the College of where it can be used as a tool Engineering, Architecture, and and voice on an issue or topic Technology was announced as the through an artwork. The essence champion, as Justine Mhel Ragat of becoming a champion in from CTE placed first in editorial editorial cartooning is not merely cartooning. the title itself. It’s not only about triumphant in a contest or to be the For the Vlog-making contest, best of all your opponents.” Jhian Denver Aspili from COBE “As one of the editorial and Mark Louie Gabayan from cartoonists worldwide, my insights CTE were announced champion of being a champion is when you and first runner-up respectively. finished the piece— for it is to Furthermore, the Spoken Word address the message behind and Poetry champion is Irish Tabag utter clarification to the viewers from COBE, followed by Nathalie about the topic. Nevertheless, Franco as the first runner-up we all have different views and from the College of Allied Health meanings in the art, but the Sciences (CAHS). cartoonist knew exactly what once Singing Idol had one drawn,” Bartolome concluded. contender and was awarded to Ivan Manuel Santos, a representative Students meet Developers: Digital Univ Forum on Air I Earl John Jacinto To commemorate the 90th Review Publication. updates that will be beneficial for discussing the updates for the in order to address the timely Foundation Anniversary of The special segment is students. upcoming activities of NWU. The issues relating to the utilization of Northwestern University divided into parts. First, they talked Lastly, the anchors were said special segment is conducted technology in education. (NWU), the University Radio about the development of the school (U-Radio) conducted a special systems. According to Mr. Cristopher segment on February 18, 2022, with Viloria, the systems used by NWU the theme, “The Digital University: are homegrown except for the Canvas Education in your Hands.” learning management system. Prof. Karl Lenin C. Benigno, The two (2) student Vice President of Administration, representatives talked about the and Rashed Daniel Reyes, Office concern of the students regarding of Student Affairs Staff were the their experiences in utilizing the anchors of U-Radio who ensured the different systems of NWU. Ivy flow of the segment together with Karla Grande shared her personal Mr. Christopher Viloria, Director experience in accessing the said of Center for Information and systems. She also said that the newly Communication Technology; Atty. upgraded system was much easier to Robert August Camarillo, Legal maneuver than the old ones. Jezreel Officer of NWU; Ivy Karla Grande, Larry Caunca, on the other hand, SSC President; and Jezreel Larry revealed his encounters and point of Caunca, Editor-in-Chief of The view regarding the concerns of online transactions and inputs on possible

SPECIAL 90TH FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY ISSUE 3 HEADLINES Saguday Chorale performs 90th Foundation Praise and Worship Concert I Frances Kyle Lapitan delivered his message. Northwestern University. I’ve seen a was very rewarding because I felt is. They fully support not just the The members of the Saguday lot of struggles and disappointments, both blessed by its powerful melodies talents of the students but also their “The gift of language combined Chorale are Aaron Paul Urmeneta, hindi lang para sa akin kundi para and was inspired by the talents we dreams and aspirations as artists. He with the gift of song was given Adriana Foncesca Rapisora, Aldrich sa lahat ng mga estudyante but this have in the university,” Mr. Cabrales concluded that this university is a to man that he should proclaim Calma, Alexis Heniejane Saludares, won’t be a hindrance for us na hindi added. haven for budding artists. the Word of God through music.” - Krystaline Dhel Alo, Audrey Saye ipagpatuloy ang ating pangarap sa He also said that the concert The Saguday Performing Martin Luther Aguinaldo, Che Yan Wong, Chloe tulong at gabay ng ating Panginoon.” was very fulfilling for him because Arts Group, the official performing Northwestern University Gorospe, Christine Sofia Mortalla, “First and foremost, the idea it not only showcased the students’ arts group of NWU, is composed of (NWU) held a virtual praise and Frances Kyle Lapitan, Gazel Anne of a beautiful worship concert really God-given talents but also gave the Saguday Chorale, the Saguday worship concert on February 11, Camille Yasaña, Gio Rhoel Corpuz, came from our beloved President, people hope in these challenging Cultural Dance Troupe, the NWU 2022, featuring the Saguday Chorale Janine Sacramento, Jenica Kristine Atty. Ferdinand Nicolas, and Prof. times. He also added that music is Marching Band, and the Saguday via Facebook Live to praise and Deus, Kent Harold Emmanuel Maria Liza Nicolas. When they told indeed a powerful weapon and is After 5 Band. honor the Almighty Father. Puriran, Mariah Desiree Cadiente, me about this project, I said “yes” considered an equalizer in this world. “As we celebrate ninety Myla Fae Carnate, Niccol John right away without any hesitation. The concert also made him realize years of Northwestern University, Labaro, Patricia Mae Anama, Yes, it was difficult to produce the how supportive and loving the admin we cannot fail to give glory and Princess Nicole Raquinio, Rieg musical numbers because they praise to our heavenly Father who Janncen Labaro, Reina Carmela were done remotely. Thankfully, has sustained us all these years…As Sophia Abrogena, Vince Renzo we’ve been in this setup for quite we watch the Saguday Chorale sing Tamayo, Siti Hajar Revilla, Sophia a while, and with the tremendous songs of praise, let us all draw near to Blesse Miguel, and Vinz Josh Dizon, help extended by Sir Spi [Jon Oscar God and worship. Give Him thanks, while Mr. Sherberk Cabrales serves Lois Rodas], we were able to pull it and praise, for He is worthy. While as the chorale conductor and mentor. through,” said Mr. Cabrales. we strive to make a better world, Sophia Mortalla, President “To be honest, I was not that let us remember that we were may of the Saguday Chorale said, “I was very familiar with the songs because I for His glory, and to be with Him in inspired, motivated to keep on going am a Catholic, but while learning the eternal joy,” said Atty. Ferdinand S. with the guidance of our Almighty songs and listening to the recordings Nicolas, University President, as he Lord at naluha ako since this is my last submitted by the members, I was semester of being a student here [at] deeply moved. Editing the materials NWU recognizes employees’ services during 90th Foundation celeb I Lady Kyla Jacinto AService Awarding Ceremony Four (4) awardees from the compassionate employee and one (1) and personally molded us,” she said. In her interview, she said, was conducted to recognize President’s Club have rendered ten selfless employee for the Founder’s “The institution taught “What made me stay in NWU? It the service and loyalty of years of exemplary service. Moreover, Club Awardee for 40 years. me a lot of things. Things about is the love that made me stay with the employees of Northwestern nine (9) President’s Club awardees The Founder’s Club professionalism, about competence, Northwestern University. When University in celebration of the 90th for their selfless service for 15 years. Awardee was Prof. Josephine about excellence, about leadership, I needed a work, it was NWU Foundation Anniversary. It was held The Chairman’s Club Awardees for G. Bolusan, Vice President for about friendship, about love, and who [opened] his arms to me, and at the Aquino Multi-purpose Center 20 years have 13 altruistic employees, Finance. “Receiving this service about life. Moreover, this institution they trusted me and believe in my on February 9, 2022. while the Chairman’s Club Awardees award signifies a lot of things for showed to me what battles should be capability… which I never regret.” The employees also play for twenty-five years have 10 noble me and my fellow recipients of this fought, to take the frontline or just Prof. Bolusan also expressed a significant role in achieving the employees. On the other hand, the recognition. Beyond and behind the backseat; talk or just to listen; to her gratitude to those people who nine decades of commitment to Founder’s Club Awardees have nine the number of years that we have lead or just to follow; to change or have patiently guided and trusted excellence, honesty and integrity, (9) enthusiastic employees for 30 respectively hurdled in this academic just maintain the status and to oppose her through the years of serving the active involvement, and selfless years and up. The Founder’s Club institution are stories, challenges, and or just to conform,” Prof. Bolusan university. service. Awardee for 35 years has one (1) experiences that have professionally added in her speech.

4 HEADLINESSPECIAL 90TH FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY ISSUE NWU COBE successfully hosts 3rd NPBRC I Aaron Paul Urmeneta presentations. there and to adapt; this is really the Moreover, Prof. Jocelyn Interest Group (AIB RM-SIG); The research conference focus and purpose of research really Evangelista, Administrative Dean Working Board Member/Responsible To improve and showcase started with the messages from to aid industry, to be able to become of COBE, acknowledged the Research in Business & Management their business research Atty. Ferdinand S. Nicolas, more efficient, more effective and participating schools from the network (RRBM); and Assessor of presentations, the College President of the NWU, Dr. Winston to achieve its objective, their own different parts of the Philippines and Association of MBAs (AMBAs). of Business Education (COBE) Conrad Padojinog, President of the objective,” Atty. Nicolas said. abroad. Dr. Dinah Pura T. of Northwestern University University of Asia and the Pacific, “The conference’s objective The first plenary session is Depositario, University Educator (NWU) conducted the 3rd and Dr. Jennifer Ramos, Founding is to bring together top academic about the Responsible Research for and Researcher of the University of Northern Philippines Business President of Council Marketing scientists, researchers, and research Business Management discussed by the Philippines – Los Banos (UPLB), Research Conference (NPBRC) on Educators. scholars. To share their experiences Prof. Agnieszka Chidlow, Chair in explained the Philippine Business February 23-24, 2022, via Zoom “The Northern Philippines and discuss research findings on the International Business, Senior Editor/ Education in the New Normal in the Videoconferencing App. It is a Business Research Conference is one facets management,” Dr. Ramos International Business Review; Co- second plenary session. two (2)-day activity that consists of those tools that allows businesses stated as she gave her insights about Founder/Academy of International of plenary sessions and research to gather data to see what is out the conference. Business Research Methods – Shared Panagsapata 2022 features Resilient Student Leaders | Jezreel Larry Caunca Vice President for Academic Affairs, your competence, your leadership of Ilocos Norte represented by responsibilities as student leaders conveys her words of welcome to the skills during this time that we are Councilor Roger John “RJ” Fariñas that will be beneficial as we proceed Northwestern University participants. still adapting to the new normal and II of the City Government of Laoag to our chosen careers. (NWU), through the Office “I am encouraging all of you that we are still trying to determine as the guest of honor and inducting Ivy Karla Grande, SSC of Student Affairs (OSA) to use this opportunity to develop our way out and to conduct our officer of the event. President for the AY. 2021-2022 and Supreme Student Council (SSC), your skills as leaders and to make a operations safely,” Atty. Nicolas Councilor Fariñas delivered her Inaugural Address. organized Panagsapata 2022, the positive contribution to the university added. presented the different programs “Leadership has no time annual oath-taking ceremony of and to the community,” said Dr. Mr.Rafael Salvatiera, of the office of Cong. Ria Christina limit, no pauses, no rest, and it is student leaders, on February 28, 2022, Gonzales. SSC Adviser, introduced Cong. Fariñas, especially in the education something that you sleep and wake at Aquino Multi-purpose Center with “Congratulations and let’s Ria Christina Fariñas, 1st District sector. Furthermore, he discussed up to every day. In student leadership, the theme, “Standing Strong at 90 – work together to make Northwestern Representative of the Province the importance of duties and selflessness is an understatement at Countdown to the First 100 Years of University the best community ever,” its fullest,” said Grande. Northwestern University.” Dr. Gonzales added. “If we ever do not meet The event was attended by A message for the student your expectations, I ask for your full the different student leaders from the leaders was delivered by Atty. cooperation this time. Whereas, our department and college organizations Ferdinand S. Nicolas, University unity will be the secret to our success of the university. It is the first time President. in this journey,” Grande added. since the pandemic that the oath- ”Leadership is not about the Prof. Agustina A. Dancel- taking ceremony was held face-to- leader; it is about the people whom Matias, OSA Acting Dean, delivered face and at the same time through we serve. It is servant leadership her closing remarks. Zoom Videoconferencing App. that we teach here at Northwestern “Let us once again put our Dr. Chita A. Gonzales, University, and definitely by hands together, our minds together, volunteering your time in this and that unite all our efforts, actions endeavor, in this very difficult time is toward making Northwestern already a sacrifice on your part, and I University reach its glorious years congratulate you for that,” held Atty. towards its 100 years,” Prof. Matias Nicolas. concluded. “Thank you for offering Continuation, Page 1 Ms. Lyka Ramones, realize what really matters and that is and that the number of students in the and recognition for their outputs and Obra ken Pabuya: The Review UAPSA NWU Chapter President, to improve and prepare ourselves for Architecture Department, will once expertise. It is a successful event, curates art and talent exhibit said “Exposure, Promotion, and something bigger and greater.” again increase,” she added. definitely not the last one. See you Experience. After 2 years of online “Through Obra ken Pabuya, “Planning and executing this next year for the Obra ken Pabuya ...this event was inspiring, activities, we were given this new faces and talents have been project is not easy; however, hearing 2.0,” said Jezreel Larry R. Caunca, it encouraged everyone to bring out opportunity to showcase once again brought out into public and it helped positive feedback from the visitors The Review Editor-in-Chief. what they’ve got. As the president our gifts and talents as young artists. us gain back the glory that has been and seeing the effort of my fellow of the CEATSO, I am honored and The pandemic has indeed robbed us forgotten. We also hoped, that aspiring students make this event worth it and grateful to be part of this success. It’s off the opportunities and activities architects will come and experience memorable. These student artists and such an amazing experience.” we should have taken, but it made us the fun and learning in our institution performers deserve all the exposure

SPECIAL 90TH FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY ISSUE 5 EDITORIAL NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Publisher EDITORIAL BOARD AND STAFF AY 2021-2022, 2ND SEMESTER Caunca, Jezreel Larry R. I Editor-In-Chief Tadeja, Pamela V. I Associate Editor Rapacon, Dyan Rae G. I Managing Editor Agcaoili, Zenith Kin P. I Copyeditor Raquinio, Charisse Sophia A. I News Editor Bonoan, Keishey Aiana H. I Literary Editor Lazo, Kristene Claire O. I Features Editor Lorenzo, Ziantal Samantha B. I Sports Editor Galiza, Clark Justine A. I Lead Layout & Graphic Artist Pascua, Russel Joy L. I Lead Cartoonist Aquino, Jonh Lloyd I Lead Photojournalist Staff Members: Alcaraz, Jereanne Ashley F. Aspili, Jhian Denver G. Baltazar, Leihzelie Jharlayne Bartolome, Alvin R. Bartolome, Kerizle Monique C. Buduan, Kate Corine R. Bulanadi, Roussel I. Buted, Donald Cristopher B. Candia, Carl Dominic A. Corpuz, Aira G. Corpuz, Erika Winslet S. Curammeng, Michelle Faye L. Damo, Mark Bryan D. De La Cruz, Jeanette Aira G. Felipe Jr., Jessie G. 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6 HEADLINESSPECIAL 90TH FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY ISSUE NWU features board passers I Kate Corine Buduan through a motorcade Northwestern University 4, 2022. NWU Riders, Marching Licensure Examination (CLE), Civil Medical Technologist Licensure celebration of Atty. Ferdinand S. (NWU) held a parade around band, and Tamboreros together with Engineering Licensure Examination, Examination (MTLE), and Nurse Nicolas, University President and Dr. the province of Ilocos Norte the faculty, licensure examination Registered Electrical Engineering Licensure Examination. The round Chita A. Gonzales, Vice President as part of the celebration for its 90th passers, and student leaders of the Licensure Exam (REE), Registered trip cruised around Laoag-Bacarra- for Academic Affairs, was also Foundation anniversary on February university joined the ride. Master Electrician Licensure Vintar-Sarrat-San Nicolas-Batac- conducted at the Freedom Park after The event is dedicated to Examination (RME), Architecture Paoay route. the parade. the passers from the Criminologist Licensure Examination (ALE), A double birthday NWU reboots Lifeline, conducts Psychological First Aid Training I Ziantal Samantha Lorenzo In line with the celebration of NWU community. It was continued, the university’s 90th foundation however, it was not active because of the stigma. Nobody tried to reach anniversary, Northwestern out to Lifeline until it slowed down, and it became inactive. Until new University (NWU), through problem arose and the pandemic came, Lifeline is bouncing back with the Institutional Planning and new life and structure with a better perspective that is not only for times Organizational Development of distress and problems brought by the pandemic. It is as well for the Department (IPODD), Office of the total holistic development of the NWU community. Students Affair (OSA), Guidance “The reboot will help the university, institution, or even the Center, and in partnership with the guidance center to provide more in-depth mental health support Philippine Red Cross (PRC) – Ilocos services, and as well as psychosocial support to the students, and also for Norte Chapter, conducted the NWU the employees and the whole NWU community,” said Ms. Stephanie LifeLine REBOOT Orientation Marie P. Valiente, Officer-In-Charge of the Guidance Center, on the Program and Psychological First Aid importance of the NWU Lifeline. Mr. Sherward Frez Training for the NWU Lifeline Core Cabrales, Chapter Representative, Fund Raising and Volunteer Service Group on March 4, 2022, at the NWU Focal Person-Welfare Service of the PRC Ilocos Norte Chapter, is the Exhibit Room. guest speaker of the event. The objective of the said event is to strengthen the knowledge of the volunteers in supporting the “The benefits of this are very health of the NWU community, tantamount. This connects to the last 2018. Unfortunately, it has been step because it serves or it can be project or activity of our Governor hampered by this pandemic. Now, a mitigation process to address mainly mental health, to make them Matthew Marcos Manotoc because they are rebooting what they have problems that involve and affects not the provincial government has been started hoping that this will give help only with our physical health, but stronger, more resilient, and ready alarmed by the surge of suicide cases and hope to the community that has also for the mental health as well.” in our province, that is why they started been greatly affected with problems Mr. Cabrales added. amidst the challenges brought by the conducting training and somehow, and stresses,” said Mr. Cabrales. NWU has already established this “The mental health here pandemic. is not prioritized. That is why the initiative of NWU is a great According to Prof. Agustina A. Dancel-Matias, OSA Acting Dean and a member of the Lifeline group, it was December 2018 when Lifeline was introduced to the Continuation, Page 1 Larisa Foronda, Municipal Mayor of for the celebration. In the afternoon, the grateful because much of the strength NWU marks 90 years, starts Vintar; Dr. Danilo Bose, OIC Director Col. Roy Nicolas and Mrs. unveiling ceremony of the countdown comes from the legacy handed down countdown to centennial IV of the Commission on Higher Rachel Nicolas, both stockholders to 100 years’ billboard was held in to us by our ancestors. We stand Education – Region 1 (CHEDRO1); of the university, together with Atty. front of the Science Building. The strong today on the shoulders of ...in unprecedented and Dr. Joann A. Corpuz, CESO V, Ferdinand S. Nicolas, University said ceremony was organized to our founders who put together their challenging times, you have shown Schools Division Superintendent President, led the wreath-laying officially start the countdown of the major resources with abounding commendable resilience and remain of SDO Ilocos Norte; Dr. Anthony ceremony in front of the Nicolas university to its first century. Saguday hope, courage, and competence,” steadfast in your commitment to Tamayo, President of the Philippine N. Nicolas building. The ceremony Tamboreros and After 6 Band led the Atty. Nicolas stated as he expressed delivering the best quality education Association of Colleges and was attended by the NWU Colors, cheers and songs during the event. his gratitude towards the institution in the North,” he enunciated. Universities (PACU); and Dr. Louie Saguday Marching Band, university “We are proud to declare and its founders. Hon. Fritzie Gapasin, Agnir-Paraan, President of Northern employees, members of the university that after nine decades of existence, Municipal Mayor of Bacarra; Hon. Christian College (NCC) also administration, and Supreme Student Northwestern University stands delivered their respective messages Council (SSC) officers. stronger than ever before and we are

SPECIAL 90TH FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY ISSUE 7 HEADLINES NWU honors Eight Outstanding Alumni I Donald Cristopher Buted Northwestern University President, as he welcomed the Henry B. Afaga, a travel nurse at of that promise,” said Mr. Lorenzo. “Thank you Northwestern (NWU) held the NWU 2022 Clinical Resource Wilson Medical Mrs. Alaba stated that being University, you are indeed a fountain Alumni Awards to honor the viewers. Center of New York; and Mr. Oliver a product of NWU brings a defining of knowledge in achieving [the] eight (8) alumni of the university. The Cadiente, the Director of Admission factor of pride and excellence. On the accomplishment of every student said event was conducted through The awardees were Atty. and Academic Development and Co- other hand, Prof. Bullalayao said that dreams,” said Mr. Cadiente. NWU’s Facebook Page on March 24, owner of the Canadian Health and he was overwhelmed with gratitude “The alumni are indeed one 2022. Manuel Flores Aurelio, a retired Business College. that he had been selected to receive of the strong pillars of Northwestern “In different fields of Words of gratitude were the award. University… To all the outstanding expertise, not only [did] they prosecutor and the Dean of the expressed by the awardees as they “Rest assured that I’ll alumni whom we have acknowledged make their marks in their chosen received their awards. continue to uphold the vision, this day, I once [extend] more my professions, [but] they have modeled College of Law; Mr. Ariston “With all humility, I mission, and objectives of the warmest congratulations to all of excellence in service, competence accept the award that Northwestern university,” Prof. Bullalayao added. you. May you carry on making in their field, and most of all, their Arellano Lorenzo, an English and University is giving this humble Dr. Marcelino Northwestern University an accomplishments have enriched the self. But I have not done anything acknowledged NWU as a seat of outstanding beacon of learning as it lives of people around them. So to Literature Instructor/Assistant by myself. I came here on a mission wisdom because it molded his is today,” said Dr. Roseli T. Aurelio, all of our honorees, congratulations, given by God,” said Atty. Aurelio. being until he became professional. Vice President of the NWU Alumni we salute you, and may you serve Professor II of Mariano Marcos State “Congratulations Meanwhile, Mr. Afaga said, “I’m Association-NWU Chapter in her [as] a shining light for our alumni, Northwestern University for keeping very flattered to be nominated and closing remarks. our students, and for all,” said Atty. University (MMSU); Sonia Padua your commitment to provide light recognized as one of the outstanding Ferdinand S. Nicolas, University to every student with your burning alumni of our beloved alma mater, Alaba- Executive Assistant to Chief torch. And here I am, a living proof Northwestern University.” Financial Officer of Kuwait Company for Process Plant Construction and Contracting (KCPC), Kuwait and Middle East; Mr. Randy Antonio Laoat, the Municipal Vice Mayor of Pudtol, Apayao; Prof. Charliemane A. Bullalayao- NWU Head of Nursing Department; Dr. Karen Marcelino, the College Secretary of MMSU’s College of Nursing; Mr. Continuation, Page 4 adaptability, and transformation into to the local and regional growth in business research,” Dr. Gonzales – Dr. Marjory Uy Legaspi NWU COBE successfully hosts 3rd the digital front for the business addition to their core role as centers said. 3. Entrepreneurship and Strategic NPBRC education,” Dr. Lau stated. of knowledge,” Dr. Parilla stated. “I sincerely hope that Management Track – Mark In the afternoon, the At the same time, Prof. Jojo through your presentation and Herbert Cabuang, Oscar Porras Jr., “Even if we have this high- students’ research presentations Villamin, founder and the Immediate discussions, all of you can contribute Mario Jacinto Robles, and Dr. Ruel tech Artificial Intelligence (AI), I took place in four (4) different Past President at Philippine to solving the educational and Maningas would still like to believe that the tracks involving Marketing, Human Association of Researchers for business problems in your own 4. Human Resource Track – Dr. case method which we are using in Resources, Finance and Accounting, Tourism and Hospitality (PARTH), countries,” she added. Ma. Steffi P. Manhit from University our business and entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship and Strategic tackled the State of Philippine The awarding of the best of Asia and the Pacific courses has become more relevant Management. Business Research during the last research presenters took place. To conclude the conference, than ever,” Dr. Depositario said. During the second day of the plenary session. Dr. Jonah Badua, Dean of the Lastly, Dr. Evan Lau, event, Dr. Eric S. Parilla, NWU Vice After the plenary sessions, Here is the list of winners: NWU College of Criminal Justice Associate Professor, Faculty of President for Research, Community Dr. Chita A. Gonzales, NWU Vice Education, gave her gratitude to the Economics and Business in the Extension, and Integrated Agriculture President for Academic Affairs, 1. Marketing Track – Mary Ann administrators, speakers, organizers, University Malaysia Sarawak Development (RCEID) and COBE expressed her gratitude to the Bartolome, Cherrie Mae Corpuz, and participants of NPBRC. (UNIMAS), elaborated the Dean, presented the Promotion of speakers of each plenary session of John Paul Siniguan, Jed Tarangco, “I strongly believe that Malaysian Business Education in the Industry-Academe Collaboration: the said event. Gerrimae Dulin, Cathleen Soriano, every participant gained new insights New Normal. The Case of the College of Business “On behalf of the and Karen Joy Catacutan from to cherish and put into practice for “The pandemic has Education, Northwestern University. universities, thank you for delivering the University of Saint Louis, professional development,” Dr. accelerated the urgency for agility, “Universities are considered such important materials so that all of Tuguegarao Badua said. as economic engines that contribute us can deepen our knowledge about 2. Finance and Accounting Track

8 SPECIAL 90TH FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY ISSUE FEATURE The Rowed Legacy I Brittany Lei Maquiraya Under the moonlight, three challenge for them. They have taking an examination because of one another, be sure to come to terms the flood. His life was centered on people are sailing the limited resources and yet they use poverty. He earned the title Mr. before the end of the day and once school. ocean of their passion. hard work and instilled the values of Northwestern because of his great you decide on something else do not Every paddle they made changed a patience and perseverance and faith influence and principle “A good allow your differences divide you, thousand’s fate. You cannot achieve in God. That made their common leader should not expect others to stay as one, stay united. Standing your goals and passion without goal to make education accessible work harder than he does.” united and supporting one another overcoming the waves of life. The to all Ilocanos. They took the risk “An epitome of a staunch has helped us overcome our struggles journey to our dreams is piled up of not receiving salaries during the and altruistic education whose and major crisis in life especially in with many waves while crossing the early years of their service. There selfless dedication to service has preserving our legacy.” ocean. Waves that will hit us hard and were times when students would freed mankind from the bondage As they are rowing, they will make us mourn but perseverance pay in kind, such as farm products, of ignorance and disparity. He is fall asleep and one of them wakes up and dedication are the keys to keep chickens, eggs, and vegetables, or remembered not only for dedicating and noticed that the wind is heavily going. We will begin this journey with the basis of promissory notes. his life to growth and development wheezing. He confirmed that the where three people sailed across the Their.patience, of Northwestern into a premier storm is approaching, so he woke ocean just to find the land where their perseverance, and effort to make educational institution but also for them up and prepared. On the other dreams and passion will germinate. the boat moving was succeed. what others have become because way around, Mr. Alva A. Caday, son Plans are already established They began to row and the boat of him.” Testified by Mr. Wilfred of Mr. Maximo A. Caday, described and they are ready to voyage. They all keep on moving. The captain of Nicolas, Chairman of the board and his father as devoted to helping went to the boat and they will begin the boat yelled, “Education is our Son of the late Nicolas N. Nicolas. Northwestern grow. He cared so to part but they struggled in starting magnificence obsession!” He is Mr. The remarkable lesson that much for the school that he would to make the boat move. It is where Nicolas N. Nicolas, the Builder and he left with his children is that the wake up in the middle of the night in the time when the Northwestern Consummate Icon of Education. He best legacy he could give and no the midst of a storm to find out the Academy was established and is remembered as the educator who one could steal is education. He also extent of damage and save records operated. Starting was the biggest never disallowed a student from quoted that, “If you disagree with and important documents caused by As they are dealing with the there is a big boat that rescued them paragon of Honesty. He was the storm Mr. Cresencio J. Barangan, and that is Mr. Angel A. Albano, a first treasurer of the corporation. He a faithful Steward was the one that Model of Diligence, and Mr. Manuel taught in the school during its infancy protected them. He is honest and E. Pintado, a Paragon of Honesty. and he passed away during World faithful in protecting the funds The sister of Mr. Angel A. Albano War II. His son, Renato Pintado best of the corporation. His daughter who is Rosario Albano meaningfully describes him as a man of integrity. Gasbamel Barangan Yparraguirre, described him. “An honest and He saw to it that his children would who became a member of the board hard-working man. He shared us his finish schooling, the best inheritance of directors lovingly defined her siblings his meager earnings and at he could give them. father. “As a cashier, he was very the same time taught us to be self- After the strike of the storm, strict and perceived selfish when he reliant and independent. He kept a they got tired, hungry, and sick but would demand payment of fees that low profile, humble as he was and there is the mother’s tender and loving fell due and would refuse to disburse he served unselfishly even if the pay care rendered by Mrs. Filomena A. funds indiscriminately and unless is not regular. He never complained Nicolas, the Mother of all Mothers. funds were sufficient for a particular because all he wanted was to share Mrs. Nicolas was full of compassion expenditure. But as a father, he was the knowledge he had in the field of and concern for others. They say that generous and our house was open education.” behind a man’s success there is a to relatives and children in need. He was remembered as woman who is nurturing him and that Despite limited resources, he taught the epitome of diligence because best describes Mrs. Nicolas being the my brother and I to live simple, decent he shows love and respect for the wife of Mr. Nicolas. and honest lives and we continue to dignity of labor and did not hesitate Mrs. Belinda Nicolas- pass that on our own children.” to accept menial jobs as long as they Custodio, grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. As the storm stops and their were respectable and honorable. Nicolas, reminisce the best moments boat is sinking they all got panicked Ahelping hand was extended with her grandparents with the and don’t know what to do but then also by Mr. Manuel E. Pintado, a lessons that she wrote on the table of her heart. “There were two things that The ocean symbolizes the field of my Lolo and Lola deeply ingrained their journey. And the finish line is in me which formed part of a rich the great legacy they are proud of legacy that had a great impact on me having now and living proof was as a person. These are tough love and Northwestern University. family loyalty…She instilled in us the In other way around, their significance of family celebrations of powerful words instilled in us that birthdays and milestone as we gather education was the richest legacy that together as one solid family. My lola our parents and our pioneers can taught us to place fidelity to family give us because it will be forever in a priority in our lives. Undoubtedly, our hands and cannot be stolen or she served and cared for her family wrecked. with unselfish love and remained devoted in her lifetime.” A journey to achieve your goals in life begins with single rowing. The three great men who lead the journey succeeded because of their hard work, patience, perseverance, and faith. The boat symbolizes the hope and faith that carried them throughout their journey. The paddle serves as their hard work and effort in making a move to move forward. The waves and storm serves as the challenges they have encountered.

SPECIAL 90TH FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY ISSUE 9 FEATURE Legacy and Beyond: NWU 90th Founding Anniversary I Kristene Claire Lazo As I grew older, believing system evolved. The challenges that the idea of strengthening education enough to finish their education for in this person, I unconsciously the founders have encountered have here in our province. various reasons. As a result, as each For every success, there is started believing her thoughts about made the institution even stronger. Education is one of the most generation passes, our parents give always a story behind it. The the mission. I wonder if it’s just my The three founders of Northwestern important things we can attain in life, their best for us to finish our studies dream that turns into reality innocence or because I have come of University, formerly known as especially in our generation. Almost because they want to give us the best amazes everyone even more. In life, age and experienced what life truly Northwestern College, were Nicolas all of the institutions are looking for things in life. what would be your legacy? Will you means. I’ve always wondered since I N. Nicolas, Maximo A. Caday, and employees who have a bachelor’s always be remembered when you was a kid what I might accomplish Cresencio J. Barangan. It is amazing degree or are college graduates. are gone? Will you be able to leave a to live on in the minds of others how they were able to come up with Sadly, not everyone is privileged legacy at all? long after I’m gone. As an ordinary Starting something new person, I can not think of anything comes with a lot of risks to take. that would make me stand out from You’ll need to consider all sets of the rest of the crowd. How can I give consequences as well as effective my own version of LEGACY? Will planning before you decide to push I be remembered or forgotten? through with that mission and vision It has been 90 years since you have. When you start something the foundation of our school, new, expect that not everyone will Northwestern University. It is support you. Also, expect a lot of quite a big event celebrated by our hindrances that will come your way. university, as we celebrated it for 90 It is still vivid in my days as well. Who wouldn’t want to memory how my aunt constantly celebrate its foundation day, right? reminds me that we all have our own It is still surreal how this institution missions in life. I tried asking myself stands strong despite its challenges. if I really believe that; I guess it’s not Reading the book “Legacy” the thought that I believe in; it is the by Erlinda Magbual-Gloria made person who has said those words to me reflect on how our education me. “Agbasaka a nalaing we’re still starting makes me reflect us realize that every one of us has anakko ta deta lang panagbasam on how lucky we are to be born potential; it is just up to us whether iti maipatawidmi kenka.” Have in this generation because we are we will work that out or leave it like you ever heard this famous phrase? experiencing the fruitful success of that. The founders worked hard for I believe every Ilocano child has the past. Who would have thought this—for them to be remembered. heard this phrase because it is that the risk that you are doing right This should also go for all of us. constantly being repeated to us by now would make a difference in the We don’t need to stand out to leave our parents. It was quite amazing future? a legacy; we just need to work hard how Filipinos, specifically Ilocanos, During the growth of and smart because the product of our give importance to their education. I private education in our province, success will be seen, and we don’t think this is one of the few reasons our institution earned a reputation need to spread it anymore because we should be grateful to the pioneers as a compassionate school because everyone knows that it is our legacy. of the university we are part of, the administrators aimed to have The legacy of the pioneers because education is something that everyone, especially the poor and of the institution will surely be can’t be robbed from you whenever eager students, be able to obtain an remembered for the way they and wherever you are. education. For those who could not have made a lot of sacrifices and In line with this, our pay their tuition on time, signing gone through a lot just to achieve parents’ hard work and sacrifices promissory notes became a practice. the impossible dream. This is a should be commended. Imagine It is impressive how this institution realization for us to avoid belittling their anguish and struggles as they has overcome the challenges of someone’s dream because once consider how they will survive each education involving poverty. they start to work hard for it, you’ll day; their responsibilities such as Throughout our darkest witness how their dreams turn into paying electricity bills, water bills, times, we all need light to give reality. groceries, allowances, and, most us hope. Hope is the only thing In reaching reality, it importantly, our tuition fees. Admit we can hold onto, especially doesn’t stop there. Just because you it or not, we tend to anticipate their when everything seems blurry. achieve your dreams doesn’t mean reactions. They might complain at Northwestern University has become that everything will be perfect. first, saying “Apo anakko nagdakkel a beacon of hope for countless people Dream bigger and higher because met manen,” or “Awan pay sweldo.” over the course of its history. In every life doesn’t stop rolling. It is a What melted my heart the most institution, there are always positives continuous process, and we humans is when their first sentences were and negatives that will be seen. We are continuously learning from life. followed by “Ala awan mabalin. can not avoid those, but we can Everything might seem perfect, but Innak to paylang mangibaga” or improve them because we learn from let me remind you that there is no “Umutangak to paylang ta bayadak them. With all the challenges that our such thing as perfect. People tend to tono agsweldo ak.” institution has faced, we can say that view others as perfect because they You might be wondering Northwestern University is standing only look at the success; they were why I am saying these things to strong at 90. not there during the struggles and you. It is because this is where The quotation by Tim pain. That is life, only you can see Northwestern University started. Notke, “Hard work beats talent when your pain, but a lot of people will be Looking back to the days when they talent doesn’t work hard,” makes clapping during your best.

10 SPECIAL 90TH FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY ISSUE FEATURE From the desk of someone serving NWU Our most distinguished for 40 years both as a woman and as a parent. President, supportive I hope this message that this recognition. Beyond and behind I met my best mentors, I earned This institution realized my members of the Board and I have carefully prepared will be the number of years that we have my master’s degree here. Clearly, dreams and likewise, the dreams of the administration, respected alumni, appreciated and remembered long respectively hurdled in this academic Northwestern University has indeed my children. And with that I can firmly fellow awardees, the academic and after I have stepped down from the institution, are stories, challenges and become my strength, my family and say that this institution made me. This non-academic personnel, guests, stage. experiences that have professionally my life. institution supported me. Indeed, this friends, ladies and gentlemen, good Initially, may I take this and personally molded us. This institution taught institution completed me. afternoon. opportunity to convey, in behalf of The award is a symbol of me a lot of things. Things about My stay in Northwestern I feel so honored and my fellow awardees, my profoundest my total existence as it symbolizes professionalism, about competence University for four decades is not easy. humbled to deliver this message in thanks to this academic institution my life, my career, and my family. about excellence, about leadership, It was a professional journey not free behalf of the service awardees on for accepting us, for embracing us, More than half of my life indeed about friendship, about love and from professional conflicts, intrigues, the 90th Foundation for believing in us, for trusting in evolved within the bounds and about life. Moreover, this institution controversies and differences. Yet, Anniversary of our humble capabilities and most sphere of Northwestern community. showed to me what battles should be all of these gave me confidence, Northwestern essentially, for giving us the chance For the past 40 years of my fought, to take the frontline or just strength and inspiration to go on University. to grow and be part of this academic life, I ate, I drank, I laughed, I cried, the backseat; to talk or to just listen; and proceed with the noble task of family – Northwestern family, for I fell, I stood up, I walked, I ran, I to lead or to just follow; to changes serving our students, fellow workers hoped, I aspired, I conquered, I failed, or just maintain the status quo and to and other stakeholders. All of these such a number of years. I lost and I won with Northwestern oppose or just to conform. made me believe more of myself, Receiving this service University. Ladies and gentlemen, this of my capacities, much more of my Undeniably,I institution witnessed how I struggles, limitations. award signifies a lot of metamorphosed with this institution. sacrificed, and survived. I know Our respective years things, for me and for that a few of you can still recall the of serving this institution do not my fellow recipients of As this institution fateful and critical role that I played merely reflect the chronological developed from one during the challenging time of our number or years earned by us, but phase to another, so University’s history. I cannot say more that beyond these number of did I, from young that I am proud to have caused the years, is the manifestation of our and beautiful to never downfall and misfortune of some untarnished dedication, unquestioned mind… from assessment people, but I am proud to be one of commitment, undivided loyalty and clerk, accounting clerk, those who took for first bold step unequaled sincerity we have displayed teller, assistant, cashier, towards upholding what is right and in upholding the ideals, aspirations, chief cashier all the way pursuit what is true. vision and mission of this institution. to becoming the VP of Finance and Through those brave acts, This recognition signifies that year, also a part-time instructor. As this we were able to help usher the we have served the institution with institution journeyed with its up’s employees and students to a new integrity and efficiency. Yes, we have and down’s, I also experienced pains chapter in their lives as stakeholders served the institution, and we have and joys in my life. As this institution of the University. served it right, with no regrets and no strongly overcome all obstacles in That fiery period in my life misgivings. its existence, I also firmly face the strengthened me as a person and challenges of my professional and developed in me the will to survive personal life. and courage to purpose what I believe Ladies and gentlemen, my in. With that strength, will and professional and personal lives have courage, I was able to face the most all been carved by the institution. I difficult trials that later came my way met my friends in this institution, Fellow awardees, may we Vice President, Madam Maria Liza not cease to continuously yearn for S. Nicolas; the VP for Academic the best of Northwestern University. Affairs, Dr. Chita Gonzales; the VP May we continue to serve and to strive for Administration, Prof. Karl Lenin for the growth of this institution. May Benigno; and VP for Research, this recognition unceasingly inspire Community Extension and Integrated us to further dedicate ourselves to the Agriculture Development, Dr. Eric cause of this university. Parilla – thank you so much. Before I end my speech, I Thank you Finance Family. would like to say “Thank you’s” to You maybe the noisiest, craziest and all the people who have patiently most difficult to manage but you are guided and confidently trusted me the best team ever whom I have and through the years. never will regret working with. To the late Sir Ben Nicolas, To the employees, for his kindness and for standing by instructions, students and all other me through the battle of long ago; stakeholders of the University, my To the late Sir deep gratitude to you. Wilfred Nicolas, for his steady Happy 90th Foundation encouragements for me to be brave University, our dear Northwestern and stand firmly to my convictions; University! From the bottom of To the late Sir Maximo our heart, thank you very much for Caday, Sir Joffre Aurelio and Sir making our respective lives worth Alva Caday, for their compassion living for. Thank you very much for and integrity that I tried to earnestly making our existence with essence. emulate; Lastly and personally, if at To the late Ma’am Erlinda some point in my life, that my mind Gloria, for her wisdom and quiet will fail, please know that you will be strength; forever remembered by my heart my To the present members dear Northwestern University family. of the administration led by our energetic University President, Atty Ferdinand S. Nicolas; the Executive

SPECIAL 90TH FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY ISSUE 11 HEADLINES Employees’ Day 2022 emphasizes I Daphney Tabigne ‘Music and Wellness’ Northwestern University laro ng lahi such as sack race, right now that we’ve had new (NWU) faculty and Chinese garter, as well as kadang- employees, and we don’t know kadang. There was also a shooting them all. So, these are opportunities, personnel celebrated range in which interested participants especially during the morning tried. Zumba,” said Mr. Jon Oscar Lois Employees’ Day with the theme Dr. Winston Flores of Rodas when asked the importance of the College of Criminal Justice the said event. “Revitalize: Music and Wellness,” Education (CCJE) said that having Prof. Karl Lenin C. Benigno, a day dedicated for them lessens Vice President forAdministration said on February 18, 2022, as part of their stress and burdens, especially that, “We have to use what we can do during the enrollment for the second right now under the circumstance. We the university’s 90th Foundation semester of this academic year. look to it as an opportunity because “This brings camaraderie it makes us innovative. It forces us Anniversary. at the same time it makes everyone to think outside the box because of familiar with each other. It’s been a these regulations.” The said event had various couple of seasons, annual seasons activities wherein the participants had their morning Zumba. Meanwhile, in the afternoon, the After 6 band had a short busking held in the Freedom Park of the university. After which, the employees conducted different NWU highlights Transforming Future I Aaron Paul Urmeneta through Futures Literacy Webinar Northwestern University Christine Kavazanjian, Future Studies at Sejahtera Center to see in the future is that we go back Professional Futurists, shared the (NWU), in coordination Futures Literacy Expert and for Sustainability and Humanity, to the lifestyle, to the culture, to the objectives of the UNESCO chair in with the United Nations Consultant of UNESCO, presented International Islamic University ethics, moralities, and values that we NWU aims to do. Educational, Scientific and Cultural her topic about “What is and Why is Malaysia, discussed “The Case of have been living before,” Dr. Sanusi “The main objective is to Organization (UNESCO) and the Future Literacy?” International Malaysia (IIUM) as the stated. contribute incapacitating national, Association of Professional Futurists, Kavazanjian defined futures UNESCO Chair in Futures Studies “It is a big opportunity city leaders, and other stakeholders hosted a webinar series with the theme, literacy as a capability saying, Anticipation for Sustainability and for us to be part of this Unit Twin to use the future as a system, process, “Transforming the Future: Futures “Futures Literacy is a capability and Well-Being.” He emphasizes the UNESCO Chair so that we will bring and tool to transform approach Literacy Webinar,” on April 20, what we do in UNESCO is really indigenous concept of sustainability another kind of momentum,” Dr. and context of public policy and 2022, via Zoom Videoconferencing take a capability-based approach. We and the connection between the Sanusi added. governance specific to regenerative App. The said webinar is the first part try to develop futures literacy as a future and the past. Moreover, Prof. Shermon cities,” according to his presentation. of the webinar series centered on the skill. We can all have an impact on “The Future for us has Cruz, UNESCO Candidate Chair “One of the first Futures topic of futures literacy. our futures.” something to do with what we have for Anticipatory Governance in Literacy labs that were hosted and Atty. Ferdinand S. Nicolas, The next speaker, Dr. Zainal been living before. The lifestyle we Regenerative Cities of NWU organized all over the world was in President of NWU, delivered his Sanusi, UNESCO Co-chair in the have before, but what we would like and Chair of the Association of Laoag, so we were fortunate to be one welcome remarks and shared a video of the first 10 geographies locations clip about the Futures Journey of in the world to test the concept of NWU. Futures Literacy Laboratories,” Prof. “With so much to learn Cruz said. and discover and with so much at After that, Atty. John Paul stake, it is our hope that futures and Castro introduced and facilitated the anticipatory thinking will become panel of reactors for the open forum. an essential part of all policy and The panel of reactors includes Atty. decision making in the public and Ferdinand S. Nicolas; Prof. Nestor private sectors. Paving our way to a Anthony R. Siazon Jr., Prof. Agustina more secure and ideal future,” Atty. Dancel-Matias, and Jezreel Larry Nicolas said. Caunca. They shared their insights about the Futures Literacy presented by the speakers.

12 SPECIAL 90TH FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY ISSUE HEADLINES COBE Students clench Mister and Miss Northwestern University 2022 titles I Ziantal Samantha Lorenzo Reig Janncen Labaro’s preliminary contest that was held on Merry Chris Corpuz- CEAT 1st Runner Mister and Miss winning answer was, “Standing May 20, 2022, at University Radio Mister and Miss FGC Events Photogenic As part of the of the 90th strong is necessary because after in which the contestants were judged John Morpheus Magallanes- CAS John Morpheus Magallanes- CAS Foundation Anniversary all of the adversities that we have according to their advocacy, talent, Sarah Nicole Anibag- COME Sarah Nicole Anibag- COME celebration, Northwestern gone through, it is a sign that we and initial interview. Mister and Miss Crafted PH Mister and Miss Photogenic University organized Mister and should have enough fight left in us Considering that the Reig Janncen Labaro- COBE Ralph Elorde Mateo II- CCJE Miss Northwestern University 2022 to go through all of the incoming participants had classes to attend Jericha Faye Tingson- CAS Reinalyn Joy Oania- COBE on May 27, 2022, at Aquino Multi- adversities that may come. And we during their preparation, the purpose Center. Northwesternians are competent, so candidates managed to perform CORPORATE AWARDS: MAJOR AWARDS: College of Business let us show all of the other people and showcase their full potential Mister and Miss Mindset Apparel Best in Talent Education (COBE) representatives, that no matter what adversities may and remain strong throughout the Ralph Elorde Mateo II- CCJE Reig Janncen Labaro- COBE Reig Janncen Labaro and Reinalyn come, we will be left standing.” competition. Merry Chris Corpuz- CEAT Merry Chris Corpuz- CEAT Joy Oania were crowned as the Mister “I wasn’t expecting this. I Winning the crown or Mister and Miss Travelcent Best Advocacy Video and Miss Northwestern University was actually expecting second place, not, their efforts are worthy and Reig Janncen Labaro- COBE Lester John Gaces- COME 2022. but truly it’s not appropriate for us, appreciated. Hence, a true king and Reinalyn Joy Oania- COBE Reinalyn Joy Oania- COBE Reinalyn Joy Oania’s but I’m actually really amazed right queen are not influenced by their Mister and Miss Social Media Best in Production Number winning answer was, “Well, I face a now,” said Reig Janncen Labaro, Mr. diversion but are driven by their Kingsley Saleh- CTE Ralph Elorde Mateo II- CCJE lot of failures in the past few weeks, NWU 2022. courage to stand strong in voicing Roussel Bulanadi- CAHS Reinalyn Joy Oania- COBE despite exerting my best efforts. I Ralph Elorde Mateo II and showing out the concept of a true Mister and Miss Classic and Sassy Best in College Attire felt betrayed by the world. Having of the College of Criminal Justice one. Clothing Reig Janncen Labaro- COBE experienced this, society expects me Education (CCJE) and Jericha Faye The following are the Reig Janncen Labaro- COBE Sarah Nicole Anibag-COME to curl up and dwell in self-pity, but Tingson of the College of Arts and different awards given during the Reinalyn Joy Oania- COBE Best in Swimwear no, I stand up here tonight showing Sciences (CAS) were crowned first pageant: Miss Congeniality Reig Janncen Labaro- COBE everyone that I can and I myself, runner-ups, while Lester John Gaces Rollen May Gamet- CTE Reinalyn Joy Oania- COBE a walking reminder that standing of the College of Maritime Education MINOR AWARDS: Mister Friendship Best in Long Gown strong is being kind to yourself.” (COME) and Merry Chris Corpuz Mister and Miss Vertex Reig Janncen Labaro- COBE Merry Chris Corpuz- CEAT “Winning the crown, it was of the College of Engineering, Reig Janncen Labaro- COBE 2nd Runner Mister and Miss Best in Formal Wear unexpected, but I feel great that I won, Architecture, and Technology Sarah Nicole Anibag- COME Photogenic Reig Janncen Labaro- COBE and of course, it is my responsibility (CEAT) were hailed second runner- Mister and Miss Jardin De Freddie Ulang Jr.- CEAT to believe in myself that I can win the ups. Remedios Roussel Bulanadi- CAHS crown,” Miss NWU 2022, said in an There was also a John Morpheus Magallanes- CAS interview.