Over the past few weeks, the UP Virata School of Business met with the representatives of a number of its donors who have graciously provided support to the School. These are the following:

1. BSBAA Class of 1994 for the CCTV system

2. BSBA and BSBAA Class of 1973 for the refurbishment of Room 309

3. Pan Xenia for the refurbishment of the 4th Floor Case Discussion Rooms

4. Former UP Regent and former UPCBA Dean Dr. Magdaleno B. Albarracin, Jr. for the faculty development fund endowment (through the UP Business Research Foundation, Inc.)

VSB humbly thanks its gracious donors for their valuable contributions to the School for the benefit of its students, faculty, and staff.

All conditionally accepted applicants must check their email inbox for further instructions.

Master of Business Administration Program

• Abilay, Susana Capones

• Aguilar, Krisha Antonio

• Ang, Charish Mae Cabello

• Baja, Julie Anne Borzal

• Balagtas, Carl Edison Mendoza

• Bangloy-Guillermo, Melissa Joyce Respicio

• Buenaventura, Hahnlyn Medino

• Cadungon, Khia Andrea Coballes

• Calitis, Bernabe Lastimosa

• Campañano, Gerald Roy Derano

• Castro, Michaela Veronica Padora

• Centeno, Stephen Sonn Medina

• Chua, Karissa Casunuran

• Chuatoco, Ethel Lyn Pangilinan

• Consuegra, Christian Colar

• Corona, Arnel Plopinio

• Cruzat, Julius Bryan Oxales

• De Leon, Love Rose Luna

• Delos Santos, Lauro Iii Ang

• Diestro, Dionie Wilson Acosta

• Duran, Christine Belo

• Elizondo, Klaudine Ann Belda

• Emlano, Jana Marie Paduada

• Escosar, John Daniel Lim

• Estares, Patrick Matthew Rizardo

• Eugenio, Jose Francisco Ventosa

• Galgo, Ma. Lee

• Gonda, Brian Julius Pedrido

• Humarang, Wilyne Puaso

• Jolingan, Rose Joy Muyco

• Lalata, Rex Montemayor

• Lopez, Elyssa Christine Apelo

• Ma, Wenjun No

• Mendez, Hiraya Ramos

• Mercolita, Ma. Lourdes Pacayo

• Merino, Ma. Theresa Cecilia Guidote

• Monzon-Ong, Josephine Tan

• Morales, Neil Jerome Cayetano

• Nocheseda, Ina Patricia Sotto

• Ocampo, Soleandrea Batario

• Orante, Ivan Fausto

• Osma, Alveen Alamo

• Otero, Jay Angelo Corpuz

• Panisales, Edelca Gaylan

• Placino, Mary Rose Racoma

• Plana II, Jose Abraham Valdez

• Racadio, Keana Lois Alban

• Ramirez, Mikee Amparado

• Rara, Maria Carmela Torres

• Reyes, Frances Abigail Aguilar

• Roxas, Fildred Sheena Cari

• Sales, Christine Jane Jorolan

• Santos, Tovi Bryant Santos

• Tentativa, June Gloton

• Tibi, Karen Joyce Garlan

• Tubigan, Jan Heraldace Hernandez

• Tungol, Ma. Katrina Cortez

• Uy, Brian Nicole 

• Velasquez, Rekon Evangelista

• Vergara, Raymart Chavez

• Villa, Ciara Anne Ocampo

• Villahermosa, Janine Reyes

• Villaroman, Raphael Franco Gomez

• Villaroya, Llaxlee Joize Cabading

Master of Science in Finance Program

• Alejo, Ian Chris Castronuevo

• Andicoy, Jenilyn Dacobor

• Ang, Keenly Sheila Cruz

• Atienza, Mhay Marasigan

• Bantayan, Paul Adrian Baoy

• Bello, Beren Ladislao

• Bucaling, Joshua Abdon

• Cariquitan, Vea Tretasco

• Cipres, Lorenzo Galang

• De Guzman, Jeremy Jeffrey Mercado

• De Leon, John Alexis Castro

• Dela Paz, Faith Chrysanthemum Espiritu

• Formoso, Nikko Buenaobra

• Guatato, Anne Mikaela Tayag

• Ibaviosa, Raphael Dominic Umali

• Lataquin, Jeanine Abenir

• Miranda, Angela Victoria Dumrigue

• Mortos, Andrei Dale Delgado

• Ong, Jolina Banda

• Palomo, Eliseo Grospe

• Quiling, Mary Diola Ann Maniaul

• Quiros, Matthew Liwag

• Ramos, Danielle Benito

• Rivera, Roselle Coleen Rivera

• Samas, Mary Rose Johana Evangelista

• Silvestre, Nicole Angelo Claudio

For applicants from UP Diliman and other UP units, visit https://tinyurl.com/VSBShifting.

For applicants within VSB, visit https://tinyurl.com/VSBShiftingInternal.

Deadline for submission of requirements (via online form) is on 12 July 2023, 11:59PM.

Applicants from other universities should apply directly at the UP Diliman Office of the University Registrar. You may check the FAQs on their website at https://www.our.upd.edu.ph/faqars.php for transfer requirements.

In case the above links do not work:

https://www.vsb.upd.edu.ph/undergraduate-program/transfer

https://www.vsb.upd.edu.ph/undergraduate-program/internal-shifting

We congratulate the 55 graduates of the BS Business Administration & Accountancy program who passed the recent Certified Public Accountants Licensure Examination (CPALE) held on May 21-23, 2023.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the results on May 30. 2,239 out of 7,376 examinees passed the examination for a national passing rate of 30.36%.

PRC also announced that the University of the Philippines Diliman is the lone top-performing school with a passing rate of 93.22%. This award is the first for the CPALE since October 2019 when UP Diliman was also the only top-performing school

To all our new CPAs, PADAYON!

Through the continuing support of our alumni and other benevolent donors, we are once again opening applications for various VSB scholarships. This is open to all enrolled BS BA and BS BAA students this 2nd Semester A.Y. 2022-2023.

Selected scholars must maintain a good scholastic standing, carry a full semester load during the period of scholarship, and must not enjoy any other similar financial assistance, grant or scholarship from other sources.

To apply, just fill up the scholarship form https://tinyurl.com/UPVSBScholarship (you will be required to submit an application form, cover letter, and a copy of your grades from CRS) on or before 03 April 2023.

Former UP College of Business Administration Professor Manuel S. Alba, PhD. passed away on March 19, 2023. He previously served the College as Chairman of the Department of Accounting and Business Administration (1963-1964), Director of Graduate Studies (1964-1965; 1969-1970), Chairman of the Department of Marketing (1968-1971; 1972-1973), and Chief of the Division of Business Research (1968-1969). He taught Public Policy and Business, Marketing Management, Introduction to Management, and Philippine Business Environment.

He also facilitated the approval of Executive Order 714, which pushed for the fiscal control and the management of funds of the University of the Philippines, in his capacity as Minister of the Budget and Management in the 1970s. This has ensured the fiscal autonomy of the University to control its internally-generated resources. 

He also served as the Quezon City Administrator (1992-2001), as Chief of the Staff to the Department of Trade and Industry Secretary (2002) and as Board of Investments Governor (2002).

The community extends its condolences to Dr. Alba's family, friends, and loved ones.

Alumni of the University of the Philippines (UP) were proclaimed recipients of “Centenary Awards of Excellence” and “Recognition Awards for the Board of Accountancy Members” during the celebration of the Centenary Year of the Accountancy Profession in the Philippines, led by the Professional Regulatory Board of Accountancy under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

Several are graduates and active alumni of the Cesar EA Virata School of Business. Congratulations to the awardees!

The full article can be viewed here: https://up.edu.ph/up-alumni-conferred-accountancy-centenary-awards-of-excellence-and-recognition-awards/

Five BS Business Administration & Accountancy students of the Virata School of Business bagged the Local Championship of the 15th CFA Institute Research Challenge hosted by the CFA Society Philippines last 16 February 2023. The team, composed of Gracylyn Mikhaela D. Arada, Hector F. Deato, Marnelle Maxine G. Ortiz, Julianne Nicole L. Vitug, and Christian Martin R. Salgado, bested five other schools in the Local Finals.

The team will represent the Philippines in the Subregional stage later this year. The VSB team was coached by Kevin John D. Dela Cruz of the Department of Accounting & Finance.

Congratulations to the team and their coach, and best of luck in the Subregional stage!

Less than a month to go before the 2022 Alumni Homecoming on 11 February 2023 (Saturday), 10 AM at the Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business in UP Diliman. Honoree batches are invited to RSVP through your batch coordinators in the attached list. Ticket prices at Php 1,500. For interested corporate sponsors, sponsorship packages are available through Raquel Avante at rmavante1@up.edu.ph. Thanks and see you there!

UP VSB Internal Shifting Applications for 2nd Semester 2022-2023 are NOW OPEN!

Only applicants transferring from BA BAA to BA BA will be entertained. Visit https://tinyurl.com/VSBShiftingInternal or scan the QR code to access shifting requirements.

Deadline for submission of requirements through the online form is on 31 January 2023 (Tuesday), 11:59 PM.

The Cesar EA Virata School of Business welcomes the new year with a refreshed slate of administration leadership, helmed by the new Dean, Dr. Maria Regina Lucia M. Lizares.

In the photo are the members of the VSB Executive Committee, from left to right:

• Prof. Mikhael Anjelu B. Magana, Undergraduate Programs Director 

• Dr. Dave DG. Centeno, PhD Program Director 

• Prof. Josel Richa Ann D. Rivera, Masters Programs Director 

• Dr. Maria Regina Lucia M. Lizares, Dean 

• Prof. Ma. Angelica Esmera Calso, Department of Accounting and Finance Chair 

• Dr. Erik Paolo S. Capistrano, College Secretary, and

• Prof. Luis Diego D. Lee, Department of Business Administration Chair

The team completed its Strategic Planning for 2023 and beyond last 9 January 2023, and is looking forward to serving the VSB community.