UE prof is now Ibm-certified academic associate

UE COLLEGE of Computer Studies and Systems (UE CCSS) Prof. Sheila M. Geronimo successfully completed an intensive training program that entitled her as an Ibm-certified Academic Associate for DB2 9 Database and Application Fundamentals. DB2 is a type of database management software by IBM that facilitates interaction among computer users. The intensive training program, organized by the Philippine Society of IT Educators National Capital Region (PSITE-NCR), led by its president, John Ruero, in cooperation with IBM Philippines, was held last Dec. 5 to 9 at Adamson University. IBM, through PSITE-NCR, invited UE and PSITE’S other member-institutions to join the training program. Among the perks of the training program was the free certification provided by IBM, which usually costs $200. Prior to the actual seminar, Geronimo was one of the 17 people who passed the qualifying examination for eligibility to undergo training given by IBM Philippines in the first week of December. Out of that 17, only 11 attended the five-day rigorous training. Each training day consisted of lectures and two or three examinations, all in preparation for the final exam by IBM International. Prior to the final examination, they were given a mock exam, of which only those who passed would be allowed to take the certification exam. Of the 11, only Prof. Geronimo and eight others were certified after passing the certification exam. As a certified Academic Associate, Geronimo is now entitled to provide training on DB2. WINNERS of the 1st Philippine Information Agency Painting Competition with the theme “Information Shapes Destiny” present their trophies to Dr. Francisco Benitez (2nd from right), president of The Philippine Women’s University, in ceremonies held at the main campus on Taft Ave., Manila. From left are VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Vivien Talisayon; Dean Josephine Turalba; 1st placer Brendale Tadeo, a 3rd year student of The School of Fine Arts and Design whose entry was titled “Ihinulma kay Pepe,” Levi Paul Cruz of the same year and school who won 3rd place for his painting “We are the New Warhols,” and Ma. Luisa Nograles, PWU chief operating officer and chief finance officer.