


Phildon Lowel Torregosa (Independent Candidate) Rhyzbel Harada (SMART Party) Hanny Marie Cabahug (YES Party) Vince Luster Padire (SMART Party) Quincy Nina Garcia (SMART Party) Ezrah May Sucaldito (YES Party) Zyra Mae Ybanez (YES Party) Christian Mark Tagupa (Independent Candidate) Cleokelly Igloria (SMART Party) Harcel Bolotaulo (YES Party)
The new SSC is set to convene this summer for a series of leadership and management training. With this diverse crop of officers, the IAU Administration is positively hopeful to work with them hand-in-hand in delivering quality services to the students. By : Ezrah May Sucaldito, BS AM-II
During the 23rd Commencement Exercise last March 19, 2016 held in the gymnasium, the IAU Graduating Batch of 2016 or colloquially tagged as batch “Remarkable” (as every graduating batch in IAU gets to choose a name for their batch) marched with their iconic tassel—a symbol of their hard work and perseverance throughout the years as they officially capped off their college journey having obtained their respective degrees.
The Guest of Honor for this year’s graduation was no other than the woman of the hour; 2016 Presidential Candidate Senator Grace Sonora Poe. Senator Poe was kind enough to grace the event amid preparations for the heavily anticipated 2nd Presidential Debate that was scheduled just only a day after IAU’s 23rd Commencement Exercise.
“Gusto ko po sana ako ang magbigay ng inyong diploma. ‘Yun po talaga sana ang plano. But students, I’m sure you will appreciate this, if you are reviewing overnight or for many nights to be able to pass the exams, I still have to review for our debate tomorrow. Yan ang problema ‘pagnagka-cram,”quips Poe in her conversationally-laced rhetoric that must have connected her to the audience.
Shifting her tone a little bit further on the political landscape she said, “Actually umiikot naman kami sabuong bansa and we ask the LGUs, ‘What can we do for your province?’ But the problem is, of course, the country is a huge archipelago, maraming kailangan pag-aralan kaya mamaya mag pupuyat nanaman kami,”
Short-lived her commencement speech may have been but the celebrated Senator didn’t fret when invited by Airwatch (IAU’s Official University Bureau) for an impromptu interview. When asked about her plans for the aviation industry should she become president, she had this to say:
“Well first of all, I would like the students to know that part of our platform is really to add as many airports in the country, to be able to make inter connectivity easy, to add more runways not just waiting terminals so that means if we have more airports, more capabilities there will be more jobs for you because more planes will come in and besides, with the ASEAN Economic Integration there’d be open skies meaning other airlines from other ASEAN countries can actually fly in here with less restriction so you can actually also work for those other companies”.
After her well-applauded speech, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Harold E. Toring presented to the lady of the hour, together with President and Founder Dr. JovenalB. Toring and Chairman of the Board Mrs. Cecilia E. Toring, a CESSNA replica as token of appreciation.
Indeed, Senator Poe was quick to tell the graduating batch to celebrate their victory and never to forget to choose the Philippine flag carrier before anyone or anything else. By: Ezrah May Sucaldito and Emmanuel Maurice Ray A. YusayOn October 12, 2016 IAU Astronomical Society marked its inauguration as an official student-organization. The club also inducted their first-ever set of officers working together under the leadership of their President, Karl Joseph Zialcita (BSAE IV). The list of officers includes Mike Dowell P. Macapondag (BSAE-IV) as Secretary, Nigel S. Ramos (BSAE IV) as Treasurer, Amir Waedueramae (BSAE IV) as Equipment Officer, Julie Jane T. (Pamunag BSAE-V) as Communications Officer and Michelle Rae J. Mendoza (BSAE-V) as Coordination Officer.
Engineer Johnny Destacamento, Department Head of the College of Aerospace Engineering, expressed in his welcome remarks that they are privileged to have founded an astronomy club. Indiana Aerospace University is the second of the only two universities in Cebu to have an astronomy club. The introduction of the club was delivered by Lance Cruz, a graduating AE major.He pointed out that the principal purpose of the club is to be at the forefront in the study and development of the country’s space science. He further presented their vision and mission.
Highlighting the event was the turnover ceremony of the astronomical instruments acquired by the Administration. Present at the ceremony were Chief Executive Officer of IAU Mr. Harold Toring, Dr. Nonita P. Legaspi, Dean of Colleges, and Ms. Maria Luz G. Cahayagan, Student Affairs Officer. They turned over a Power Seeker 70EQ telescope and a Celestron Cometron 7×50 binocular to the club’s Equipment Officer, Amir Waedueramae.
Dr. Legaspi emboldened the members of the organization to soar for greater heights and flourish along with the already established astronomical clubs in well-known universities. As regards the new instruments,she quipped that they are priceless and expressed her gratitude to Mr. Harold E. Toring for the unwavering support. Mr. Toring also received a token of appreciation from the club.
The event clinched with the closing remarks of the club adviser, Engr. Edjie A. Galeos. He assured that they will do their best to bring honor and pride to the school as they endeavor to be recognized locally, nationally and internationally. He furthered that the club will also do its part in maximizing the use of the equipment to achieve its goals.
The IAU Astronomical Society will soon open its doors to aspiring members outside the Aerospace Engineering department. Engr. Galeos has already advised those aspirants to keep in touch with them for further announcements regarding the application.
Pasundayag sa IAU 2016 is a three-night festival and competitions in public speaking, visual arts, performing arts and literary arts. It aims to showcase the Aeropolitan way of life in celebration of IAU’s 24th Founding Anniversary.
The first night showcased the Kanta-Sayaw and Extemporaneous Speech Contests with performances from the College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, Travel and Tourism Management, Nihonggo Classes of Mrs. Jocelyn Hirahara, the IAU Chorale, and the Basic Education Department. Among the judges of the Kanta-Sayaw were Mr. Edito Villarin (IAU Chorale Trainer) Sr. Marjorie Genada, FDNSC (Assistant Directress at St. Alphonsus Catholic School) and Chairman of the Board of Judges Cebu’s Premiere and Award-Winning Composer and Musical Director Mr. Jude Gitamondoc; from the Extemporaneous Speech Contest were Mrs. Jennifer Rosal-Toring (Assistant Head of the College of Aviation Technology); Engr. Sotero A. Ang (Instructor of Mathematics and Certified Toastmaster) and the Chairman of the Board of Judges Atty. Vicente Roco (IAU’s Professor in Economics and Political Science). The event was hosed by Romulo Batucan III, the College of Aviation Technology’s Prince Charming, and Phildon Torregosa, the College of Aircraft Maintenance Technology Pop Sensation.
The second night highlighted the first-ever Aerospacer Idol and the Grand Cosplay (Season 5). Among the judges of the Aerospacer Idol were IAU’s Ms. Jinymae Ymbong & Mr. Mario Villanueva and GMA 7’s “Mother Butanding” Sir Yuri Richards as Chairman of the Board of Judges. The Cosplay was composed of the following judges: Mrs. Maribelle Arranchado, Engr. Rene Pono (Department Head of Aircraft Maintenance Technology) and YouTube Sensation Mr. Mark Panugaling. The night event was hosted by the Darling of the Crowd Ezra Sucaldito (BSAM), AMT’s Super Dynamo Berlin Diase (BSAMT) & the Pop Sensation Phildon Torregosa (BS AMT).
For the first time, the IAU Male Chorale competed in the annual Sinulog Choral Competition securing 3rd place last Jan. 9, 2015 with their winning piece, “I will always turn to you” written by IAU’s very own faculty member, Atty. Vicente Roco. Different from their previous performances chiefly during Eucharistic Mass services, the IAU male chorale embarked in an off-campus competition where they joined the unified beat of The Pit Señor. The IAU Male Chorale is under the tutelage of Choir trainer, Edito Villarin Jr., with their adviser, Ms. Maria Luz Cahayagan.