Padolina and Pacquiao

Headlines for March 16:

1. Manny Pacquiao wins boxing match versus Juan Marquez.

2. Silliman University Commencement Exercises

Here's some info about the commencement speaker as copied from the Silliman Net News. Do visit or bookmark that site for updates on Silliman happenings.

CEU President is 95th University Commencement Speaker

With science and technology as this school year’s theme, Silliman University will have as Speaker for its 95th University Commencement Exercises a respected academician and a notable figure in the field of chemistry. Dr. Ma. Christina Padolina, presently President of Centro Escolar University and former Commissioner of the Commission on Higher Education, will address Sunday this year’s graduating class of 829 students.

A recipient of the Outstanding Chemist in Academe Award from the Philippine Federation of Chemistry Societies, Dr. Padolina has extensive experience in research and development work, including involvements in national and international programs.

She has served as Member of the Governing Board of the Regional Institute for Higher Education Development of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization, and as Coordinator of the Regional Working Group on Satellite Communication Application of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. Up to this date, she is a Member of the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines and the Pre-service Management Board of the Philippines-Australia Basic Education Assistance for Mindanao.

Dr. Padolina, who was Chancellor of University of the Philippines Open University from March 1995 to February 2001, has also authored various publications in both local and foreign scientific journals and has published four books.

A native of Ilocus Sur, Dr. Padolina holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin.


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