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LCUP Marks 87 Years of Innovation and Impact

December 4, 2024

With the theme “Igniting the Augustinian Spirit of Community: A Celebration of Innovation and Impact, La Consolacion University Philippines (LCUP) solemnly celebrated its 87th year founding anniversary last December 4, 2024 at Kalinangan Auditorium.

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Augustinian Schools Gather at LCUP AI Conference as University Unveils Its AI Policy

December 2, 2024

La Consolacion University Philippines (LCUP) hosted an AI Conference on December 2, 2024, at the Kalinangan Auditorium.

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LCUP Honors Innovators of the Quarter

November 6, 2024

University President, Sr. Niceta M. Vargas, OSA, PhD, together with the Vice President of Research and Innovation, Dr. Mark Santos recognized the university’s Innovators of the Quarter.

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CHED Grants LCUP an Autonomous Status

Sept 16, 2024

La Consolacion University Philippines received Autonomous Status for three years from the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd).

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LCUP Community Celebrates Pistang Agustino 2024<

August 27, 2024

The festivities, known as Pistang Agustino 2024, began with opening remarks from Sister Niceta M. Vargas, OSA, PhD, the university president.

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International Students Set For The New Academic Year After a Successful Orientation Program

August 7, 2024

La Consolacion University Philippines (LCUP) conducted an informative orientation program for new international students at Bayabas Hall in the Barasoain Center for Innovative Education (BarCIE) International Center.

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LCUP NEWS LETTER FOR APRIL-JUNE 2024

April-June 2024

The official Lcup Interactive Newsletter.

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University celebrates Personnel Day and Christmas Party 2023

December 21, 2023

Wrapping up the year with a traditional gathering, the LCUP Community dressed up and participated in Personnel Day and Christmas Celebration 2023, December 21, 2023, at the Kalinangan Auditorium, LCUP Main Campus.

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LCUP sends off CITHM students to Thailand; seized the first internship opportunity abroad after the pandemic

December 12, 2023

La Consolacion University Philippines bid safe travels to College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (CITHM) students bound to Thailand for a student internship exposure.

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Dalawampu’t Lima: LCUP looks back on its 25-year journey as a University in its 86th Founding Anniversary

December 1-9, 2023

On top of commemorating its 86th Founding Anniversary, this year was even more special as the institution celebrated its 25 Silver Years as a University. As an annual tradition, a week-long full of activities honoring this dual milestone was launched from December 1 to 9, 2023.

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OVPRPL delves into the culture of inquiry through the 5th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research Innovations

December 1-3, 2023

University President Sr. Niceta M. Vargas, OSA, PhD expressed her greetings to all the participants through a Welcome Address followed by an Inspirational Message from the Superior General of the Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation (ASOLC) Sr. Eden Gicana, OSA. The Vice President for Research, Publications, and Linkages, Dr. Mark Rey C. Santos, officially declared the opening of the ICIRI 5.0. At the same time, the LCUP Research Officer, Ms. Mariefe B. Cruz, facilitated the virtual stage as the conference host.

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LCUP delegates participate in the 16th Asian Conference on Education in Tokyo, Japan

November 22-25, 2023

The University, represented by the Vice President for Research, Publications, and Linkages, Dr. Mark Rey C. Santos, Vice President for Graduate Studies, Dr. Enrico F. Rosales, and Director for Academic Quality Assurance, Dr. Jay Mark B. Santos, partook in the 15th Asian Conference on Education (ACE2023) held in partnership with the International Academic Forum (IAFOR), held on November 22-25, 2023 at the Toshi Center Hotel, Tokyo, Japan.

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BED Bravehearts bag awards in MACIPRISA 2023

November 22-24, 2023

The Basic Education Department (BED) “Bravehearts” stood out in triumph as it took home numerous awards and trophies from the Malolos City Private Schools Association (MACIPRISA) Meet 2023 held on November 22-24, 2023, at the Centro Escolar Integrated School, City of Malolos, Bulacan.

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OVPRPL kicks off Institutional Research Colloquium for the second cycle of 2023

November 21, 2023

The Office of the Vice President for Research, Publications, and Linkages (OVPRPL) hosted its second Institutional Research Colloquium for the year 2023, now going back on track with the first colloquium held on-site on November 21, 2023, at the St. Augustine Audio Visual Room, LCUP Main Campus.

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LCUP hosts the first Augustinian Youth Vocation Jamboree

November 18-19, 2023

Bringing together the Augustinian Youth as one, LCUP led the first two-day Augustinian Youth Vocation Jamboree (AYO Voc Jam) on its campus grounds, showcasing an array of spiritual formation activities in line with the teachings and ideals of St. Augustine on November 18 to 19, 2023 at the LCUP Main Campus.

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LCUP-MRBOP renews partnership with BAN Toxics Inc.

November 17, 2023

The University, through the Mother Rita Barcelo Outreach Program (MRBOP), re-ignited its shared goal of promoting care for our common home with its partner organization BAN Toxics Inc. by renewing its Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on November 17, 2023, at the Agostino Hall, LCUP Main Campus.

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LCUP commemorates the Month of the Most Holy Rosary through Recorrida de la Virgen and Rites of Pakupkop

October 26, 2023

As the university concludes the celebration of the Month of the Most Holy Rosary, the visitation of the image of Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario de Hagonoy took place in LCUP Main Campus on October 26, 2023, giving way to the Recorrida de la Virgen and conduct of Rites of Pakupkop.

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COM organizes “Dibdibin Natin ang Hinaharap," a lay forum on Breast Cancer Awareness

October 16, 2023

In time with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the College of Medicine (COM) held a lay forum on Breast Cancer Awareness entitled “Dibdibin Natin ang Hinaharap" for women of the LCUP Community, October 16, 2023, at the Atis Hall, BarCIE International Center, LCUP Main Campus, and through a live broadcast on Facebook and YouTube.

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OVPRPL and OVPGS collaborate to bring the second leg of the Research Competency Enhancement Seminar to Graduate Students

October 14, 2023

The Office of the Vice President for Research, Publications, and Linkages Office (OVPRPL), together with the Office of the Vice President for Graduate Studies (OVPGS) organized the second Research Competency Enhancement Seminar for the academic year 2023-2024. LCUP GS students attended the seminar on October 14, 2023 at the Atis Hall, BarCIE International Center, LCUP Main Campus, City of Malolos, Bulacan and through simultaneous live broadcasts on LCUP Facebook and YouTube accounts.

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University lights up blue for Mental Health Day

October 10, 2023

In support of World Mental Health Day, LCUP, in collaboration with the Philippine Mental Health Association Inc. (PHMAI), lit the campus in blue on October 10, 2023, at the LCUP Main Campus.

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LCUP welcomes Board of Inspectors in series of PRC Visits

June 26-27, 2023

Towards boosting its board performance to produce competitive graduates in the industry, LCUP underwent a series of monitoring and inspection from the Professional Regulatory Board in its selected programs.

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LCUP Community bids farewell to Sr. Edith and Sr. Sheba

June 19, 2023

To celebrate and offer support to their next Augustinian mission as they come to the end of their five-year service to the institution, the LCUP Community expressed their warmest farewell to Sr. Editha S. Zerna, OSA, Ph.D., outgoing University President and Sr. Mary Sheba O. Principe, OSA, outgoing Vice President for Religious Formation and Extension and University Treasurer through organizing a Thanksgiving Dinner, on June 19, 2023, at the Kalinangan Auditorium, LCUP Main Campus.

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CITHM renews partnership with TIIKM Sri Lanka

June 13, 2023

The University through its College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (CITHM) reforged its existing alliance with The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM) – Sri Lanka through a renewal of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 13, 2023, at the Agostino Hall, LCUP Main Campus, City of Malolos, Bulacan. The nature of partnership, which is to continuously embark on research capacity-building program collaborations remains intact, moreover, both institutions aim for more opportunities for academic internationalization and cultural exposure.

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COM holds “PLE Real Talk”

June 9, 2023

Preparing its Medicine students who will soon take the Physician Licensure Examination (PLE), the College of Medicine (COM) hosted “PLE Real Talk,” on June 9, 2023, at the College of Medicine Building. It is an open forum on pointers and pieces of advice from the LCUP Doctors of Medicine to COM students aspiring to ace the PLE.

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VPGS goes to USA for International Research Conferences and English Language Expo

June 2023

The Vice President for Graduate Studies (VP-GS), Dr. Enrico F. Rosales set foot to California, United States of America (USA) and graced the Global Conference on Education, Research, and Development as one of the guest speakers, in June 2023. VP Rosales’ talk focused on the difference between “Pedagogical Acceptability Judgements of ESL Teachers and ESL Students”.

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LCUP features Student and Faculty Sagalas and Reinas in Grand Flores de Maria

May 31, 2023

The University’s annual tradition of celebrating Flores de Maria showcased this year’s Grand Procession of Student and Faculty Sagalas and Reinas from the Basic Education Department (BED), May 31, 2023, routed from LCUP Barasoain Campus to LCUP Main Campus, City of Malolos, Bulacan. Since the Month of May is dedicated to Mary, the Blessed Virgin

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OVPRPIA hosts Research Competency Enhancement Seminar on the Publication Process for GS students

May 27, 2023

The Office of the Vice President for Research, Publications, and International Affairs (OVPRPIA) in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Graduate Studies (OVPGS) provided a Research Competency Enhancement Seminar to the graduate students with the theme “On the Publication Process: Knowledge Production in the Academic Landscape,” on May 27, 2023 at the Kalinangan Auditorium, LCUP Main Campus.

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GS undergoes CHED Regional Quality Assessment for PhD Nursing Program

May 25, 2023

The LCUP Graduate Studies (GS) went through the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Quality Assessment for the potential implementation of a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing major in Nursing Administration – an addition to its expanding graduate studies program offerings, held at the College of Medicine Conference Room on May 25, 2023.

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MRBOP organizes Dugtong Buhay ni San Lorenzo Ruiz Blood Donation Drive

May 4, 2023

The University through its Mother Rita Barcelo Outreach Program (MRBOP) under the Office of the Vice President for Religious Formation and Extension once again launched a blood donation drive dubbed Dugtong Buhay ni San Lorenzo Ruiz, on May 4, 2023, at the Rambutan Hall, BarCIE International Center, LCUP Main Campus.

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LCUP COMMUNITY GOES TO IBA, ZAMBALES

January - February 2023

As one community aiming to strengthen camaraderie and kinship with one another, the LCUP Community ventured the heights of BCV Farm, Iba, Zambales in a two-day team building themed Taking Responsibility for God's Gift: Self-Care, Safeguarding Children, and Vulnerable Adults.

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LCUP COMMUNITY GOES TO IBA, ZAMBALES

January - February 2023

As one community aiming to strengthen camaraderie and kinship with one another, the LCUP Community ventured the heights of BCV Farm, Iba, Zambales in a two-day team building themed Taking Responsibility for God's Gift: Self-Care, Safeguarding Children, and Vulnerable Adults.

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LCUP ENTERS LENTEN SEASON 2023

February 21 - 22, 2023

The University began to commemorate Jesus Christ on the cross in his death as the Season of Lent officially commenced. Through the Integral Evangelization Program under the Office of the Vice President for Religious Formation and Extension, the Rite of Sunog Sala or Shrove Tuesday was conducted on February 21, 2023, followed by the Rite of Imposition of Ashes or Ash Wednesday on February 22, 2023, in Our Lady of Consolation Chapel, LCUP Main Campus

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SWS HOLDS CAREER GUIDANCE SEMINARS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENT

February 6 - 8, 2023

In pursuit of helping students in choosing the career path that would fit their skills and interest, the Student Welfare Services Unit under the Student Affairs and Services Department (SAS-SWS), in collaboration with the College Departments, organized a series of Career Guidance Seminars for Basic Education Department Grade 12 Students on February 6-8, 2023, at the LCUP Kalinangan Auditorium.

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GS ORGANIZES "APPROACHES TO RESEARCH" FACE-TO-FACE COLLOQUIUM

January 28, 2023

With the continuous aspiration of LCUP to achieve quality and globally-competitive education, the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management program under the College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (CITHM) went through a Level III Accreditation by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) on January 26-27, 2023 through a virtual visit.

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BSHM PROGRAM UNDERGOES PACUCOA LEVEL III ACCREDITATION

January 28, 2023

As Consolanians dig deeper into the solid foundation of the research haven, the Graduate Studies Department, under the visionary leadership of Vice President Enrico F. Rosales, Ph.D., held a face-to-face Research Colloquium aptly titled "Approaches to Research" on January 28, 2023, at the LCUP Kalinangan Auditorium.

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LCUP EMERGES AS THE TOP PERFORMING SCHOOL IN DECEMBER 2022 RTLE; RECOGNIZES 5 CONSOLANIAN TOPNOTCHERS

January 26 - 27, 2023

La Consolacion University Philippines materialized its annual tradition of celebrating the Feast of Santo Niño by organizing Sinulog Fiesta 2023 on January 20, 2023, at the LCUP Main Campus, City of Malolos, Bulacan.

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LCUP EMERGES AS THE TOP PERFORMING SCHOOL IN DECEMBER 2022 RTLE; RECOGNIZES 5 CONSOLANIAN TOPNOTCHERS

January 5, 2023

La Consolacion University Philippines (LCUP) raised its flag of academic excellence as it ranked first in the December 2022 Radiologic Technologist Licensure Examination, garnering a 100% passing rate. On top of that, four of the 20 Consolanian Radiologic Technologist Licensure Examination passers and one X-Ray Technologist Licensure Examination taker were hailed as board top notchers.

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LCUP and CASE ties-up with SJNK Thailand

December 15, 2022

The University, through the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE), forged a partnership with Saint Joseph Nakae School (SJNK) – a private basic education institution duly recognized in Thailand under the supervision of the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) through a virtual Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony, held on December 15, 2022, through Google Meet.

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SAS-SWS spearheads Alumni Talk for SHS students

December 12, 2022

The Student Welfare Services Unit under the Student Affairs and Services Department (SAS-SWS) organized a virtual “Alumni Talk: An Inspiration for Consolanians to Excel" in line with the Career Week on December 12, 2022, via Facebook and YouTube live.

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RPL and GS spearhead ICIRI 4.0

December 2 - 4, 2022

The Office of the Vice President for Research, Publications, and Linkages (OVPRPL), in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Graduate Studies (OVPGS), organized the three-day 4th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research Innovations (ICIRI 4.0), December 2-4, 2022 through Google Meet.

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Through Triumphs and Tribulations: LCUP celebrates 85th Founding Anniversary

December 1 - 9,2022

After decades of breaking barricades and significant undertakings, La Consolacion University Philippines commemorated its historical journey towards holistic education as it celebrates its 85th Founding Anniversary.

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LCUP - COM recognizes pioneer batch of Licensed Augustinian Physicians

December 2022

La Consolacion University Philippines - College of Medicine expressed its warmest greetings to the pioneer batch of successful Physician Licensure Examination takers.

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CITE, CITHM, and CBEA College Week

November - December 2022

Approaching LCUP’s Founding Anniversary, three of the university’s colleges celebrated its respective college weeks showcasing various activities in both virtual platform and face-to-face setups.

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OVPGS SPEARHEADS REFLECTIONS ON RESEARCH: SHARING CHALLENGES, LEARNINGS, AND EXPERIENCESDIES

October 22, 2022

The Office of the Vice President for Graduate Studies, headed by Dr. Enrico F. Rosales, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research, Publications, and Linkages, headed by Dr. Mark Rey C. Santos, had successfully mounted another research activity called "Reflections on Research: Sharing Challenges, Learnings, and Experiences" during the sixth week of the Graduate Studies' classes on October 22, 2022.

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LCUGH CELEBRATES 12TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY; INITIATES MOBILE BLOOD DONATION

October 20, 2022

As a thanksgiving to its 12th Founding Anniversary, the La Consolacion University General Hospital (LCUGH), in collaboration with the Bulacan Provincial Blood Center and the Office of the Vice President for Spiritual Formation and Extension, spearheaded a Bloodletting Activity on October 20, 2022, at LCUGH, Plaridel, Bulacan.

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LCUP PARTNERS WITH SHANDONG VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

October 18, 2022

Taking another step into internationalization, the university signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Shandong Vocational and Technical University of International Studies – a full-time undergraduate university based in Shandong, People's Republic of China, which upholds the development of research work and teaching, October 18, 2022, via Zoom meeting.

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IEP ORGANIZES PERSONNEL SPIRITUAL INTEGRATION DAY; HOLDS FIRST BUKLURAN SESSION

October 7, 2022

The Office of the Vice President for Spiritual Formation and Extension, through its Integral Evangelization Program (IEP), conducted its first Personnel Spiritual Integration Day (PSID) on October 7, 2022, at the Chapel of Our Lady of Consolation, LCUP Catmon Campus.

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LCUP KICKS-OFF DECLARATION OF 85TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY COUNTDOWN

September 9, 2022

La Consolacion University Philippines officially declared a countdown of 85 days to its 85th Founding Anniversary Celebration, commencing from September 9, 2022 to December 4, 2022, which signifies its high hopes and anticipation for the said momentous event. The university, formerly known as the Colegio De Nuestra Señora Del Carmen, Regina Carmeli College, and University of Regina Carmeli, was the first Catholic institution established in the Province of Bulacan way back in 1937. From a donated property, LCUP expands its programs and course offerings and its facilities and services to the community. La Consolacion University Philippines is presently known to cater Basic Education to Graduate School enrollees and accommodates students in its two campuses - Barasoain and Catmon.

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UNIVERSITY CELEBRATES FEAST OF ST. AUGUSTINE AND ST. MONICA; LAUNCHED PERSONNEL SPIRITUAL INTEGRATION DAY

August 26, 2022

The La Consolacion University Philippines (LCUP) commemorated the Feast of its patron saints, St. Augustine and St. Monica, on August 26, 2022, with an array of spiritual formation activities held at LCUP Catmon Campus.

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LCUP CONDUCTS IN-SERVICE TRAINING 2022

August 16 - 19, 2022

The Office of the University President, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) and Human Resource and Development Office, hosted a four-day In-Service Training (InSeT) 2022, August 16-19, 2022, via Zoom meeting. The aim of the said InSeT is to prepare the teaching, academic support, and non-teaching personnel for the academic year 2022-2023 and further develop institutional instructional effectiveness,

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LCUP CONDUCTS CLUSTERED FACE-TO-FACE GRADUATION FOR GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE BATCH 2022

August 8 - 9 and 20, 2022

The University has once again proven its resilience amid the pandemic as it holds its 54th Commencement Exercises for the Undergraduate Department and 30th Commencement Exercises for its Graduate Studies Department on August 8, 9, and 20, 2022, at the Atis Hall, BarCIE International Center, LCUP Catmon Campus on a limited face-to-face modality.

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COM HELD 2ND COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES AND WHITE COAT CEREMONY

July 22 and 24, 2022

The College of Medicine (COM) produced another batch of future doctors as it carries out its 2nd Commencement Exercises and first White Coat Ceremony, July 22 and 24, 2022, respectively, at the Atis Hall, BarCIE International Center, LCUP Catmon Campus.

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LCUP WELCOMES HUAWEI PHILIPPINES

July 5, 2022

Being a certified Huawei Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Academy, the La Consolacion University Philippines met Huawei Philippines, who conducted a campus visit to discuss the planning, preparations, and implementation of the free online courses. It was conducted for its students and faculty members on July 5, 2022, at LCUP Catmon Campus.

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RPL and GS kicks off Research Competency Enhancement Webinar 2.0

June 25,2022

In pursuit of enhancing the research competency of the Graduate Studies Department's students and faculty, the Office of the Vice President for Research, Publications, and Linkages (OVPRPL) teamed up with the Office of the Vice President for Graduate Studies (OVPGS) in spearheading the 2nd Research Competency Enhancement Webinar, June 25, 2022, via Google Meet.

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LCUP carries out clustered face-to-face Commencement Exercises for its Basic Education students

June 6 - 8, 2022

After two consecutive years of conducting virtual commencement exercises due to the restrictions of CoViD-19, the La Consolacion University Philippines – Basic Education Department (LCUP-BED) once again opened its doors to conduct clustered face-to-face Graduation Ceremony for Early Childhood Education (ECE), Grade six pupils, and Grade 12 Senior High School students as well as Moving-Up Ceremony for Grade 10 students, June 11-17, 2022 at the Atis Hall, BarCIE International Center, La Consolacion University Philippines – City of Malolos, Bulacan.

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LCUP holds Flores De Maria Grand Floral Offering in time with the First Anniversary of the Chapel of Our Lady of Consolation

May 22 - 29, 2022

"Itong bulaklak na alay ng aming pagsintang tunay, palitan mo, O Birheng Mahal ng tuwa sa kalangitan"
As the month of May concludes, the University celebrated two momentous events - a Grand Floral Offering dubbed "Flores de Maria, Patapos" to close the commemoration of Flores de Mayo or Flowers of May and the first anniversary of the Chapel of Our Lady of Consolation on May 31, 2022, at the Chapel of Our Lady of Consolation, La Consolacion University Philippines, Catmon, City of Malolos, Bulacan.

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"The Doctor is In" – a series of online health forums amid the pandemic Combatting diseases and nutritional issues have been discussed globally over the years

May 4 - July 1, 2022

Combatting diseases and nutritional issues have been discussed globally over the years. Colossal challenges arose when coronavirus disease struck the world, which shook not just our healthcare systems but the economic structures and social lives. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and boosting the immune system shield the body against viral infection; moreover, we should keep in mind that CoViD-19 is just one among the thousands of diseases we are fighting.
In line with its mission to continue providing health services to its community at the time of the pandemic, La Consolacion University Philippines (LCUP), through its Student Affairs and Services - Health Services Unit (SAS-HSU), in collaboration with the Marketing and Promotions Office, provided discussions on health and wellness amid CoViD-19 through a series of webinars dubbed "The Doctor is In" via Facebook and YouTube live broadcasts.

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LCUP AND GE&RA KICKS-OFF 2ND INTERNATIONAL WEB CONFERENCE

April 29 and 30, 2022

The La Consolacion University Philippines (LCUP) has once again proven its dedication to enhancing the quality of higher education through research as it hosted the 2nd LCUP-GE&RA International Web Conference in collaboration with its India-based non-government organization partner Globus Education and Research Association (GE&RA). The conference, with its theme "Internationalization and Extension of Educational Institutions Through Innovative and Emancipatory Researches Amidst the Current Challenges of Globalization and Technological Divide," was held on April 29 and 30, 2022, via Facebook live, YouTube live, StreamYard, and Google Meet.
The said research conference was spearheaded to get together and open doors for potential futuristic approaches that will play a significant role in synchronizing the enhancement of the quality of higher education with the emerging technology. The global pandemic's current situation, which caused the world to rely more on the internet and other online modalities, fueled the said objective of the conference.

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LCUP EMERGES AS THE CHAMPION OF THE 2ND AUAP VIRTUAL ENGLISH SPEECH COMPETITION

April 27 and 28, 2022

The University showed beyond doubt its world-class wit and talent as its student from the College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (CITHM) Patricia Belle Jacinto, hailed as the champion of the recently concluded 6th AUAP Student English Speech Competition on April 27-28, 2022, via Zoom.
The University showed beyond doubt its world-class wit and talent as its student from the College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (CITHM) Patricia Belle Jacinto, hailed as the champion of the recently concluded 6th AUAP Student English Speech Competition on April 27-28, 2022, via Zoom.
To select the students who will compete, the University organized an institutional Virtual English Speech Competition joined by students from different colleges. Three students were selected to compete, including Jacinto, Arranza, and Erica Faith Gagwis from the CITHM.

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LCUP OBSERVES LENTEN SEASON 2022

April 14, 2022

When the third month of the year approached the liturgical calendar, the University held an array of spiritual activities in observance of the Lenten Season, which started on March 2 to April 14, 2022.
On March 1, a Holy Mass and the Rite of Sunog Sala or Shrove Tuesday was conducted. In preparation for the Ash Wednesday, palm leaves from the previous Lent, which were brought to the campus by some personnel, were burned to ashes and blessed during the said ceremony. The following day, March 2, the Rite of Imposition of Ashes or Ash Wednesday occurred. The usual smearing of ashes on the forehead was slightly adjusted to the sprinkling of ashes on the top of the head due to the restrictions of COVID-19. Both ceremonies were initiated by Rev. Fr. Bong Sabangan and were participated by reporting LCUP personnel.

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LCUP ORGANIZES FACE-TO-FACE FIRST COMMUNION AND FIRST CONFESSION FOR GRADES 3 AND 4 STUDENTS

March 25, 2022

The University, through its Basic Education Department, in coordination with the Integral Evangelization Program Office and the Crisis Management Committee, held a face-to-face First Confession and First Communion ceremonies for both Grade 3 and Grade 4 students on March 19 and March 25, 2022, respectively at Our Lady of Consolation Chapel, La Consolacion University Philippines - Catmon Campus.
Since the global pandemic struck in the year 2020, culminating activities for students have also halted due to the learning adjustments implemented by the academic industry. With the full cooperation of parents and BED teachers, the said activity was conducted after two years but with strict adherence to the University's COVID-19 prevention, mitigation, and control protocols. Forty-two grade 3 and 4 pupils participated and experienced their first confession and communion.

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UNIVERSITY CELEBRATES WORLD WATER DAY THROUGH ITS C.L.E.A.N. EARTH PROJECT

March 22, 2022

In line with its C.L.E.A.N. EARTH (Care for the Lives in the Environment And restore, coNserve resources of the EARTH) project, the University, through the initiatives of the Mother Rita Barcelo Outreach Program (MRBOP) Unit, joined in the celebration of the World Water Day, March 22, 2022, at the La Consolacion University Philippines – Catmon Campus.
In collaboration with the Basic Education Department, College of Alternative Education, Graduate Studies Department, Alumni Affairs Office, and University Building Maintenance Services Office, the activity was organized, and the University was able to acquire donations that funded the program.

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RPL AND GS COLLABORATES ON RESEARCH

March 19, 2022

Partnerships and collaborations bring LCUP to a higher level of endeavors. The initiative starts with La Consolacion University Philippines' Office of the Vice President for Research, Publications, and Linkages and the Office of the Vice President for Graduate Studies. At the helm of the institutional partnership and collaboration were the heads of the two departments: Dr. Mark Rey Santos and Dr. Enrico F. Rosales, respectively.
Since the global pandemic struck in the year 2020, culminating activities for students have also halted due to the learning adjustments implemented by the academic industry. With the full cooperation of parents and BED teachers, the said activity was conducted after two years but with strict adherence to the University's COVID-19 prevention, mitigation, and control protocols. Forty-two grade 3 and 4 pupils participated and experienced their first confession and communion.

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