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The U-Belt Consortium, through the leadership of its presiding officer, Dir. Cynthia Luz P. Rivera (UST), released its first issue of the Research Journal last May 2007. Entitled “Evolving Manila and Its Historical Thoroughfares”, and as the editors described it, this journal “embarks on a sentimental journey focused on Manila as it evolves in history”.
FEATI University took part in this very significant milestone in the Consortium's initial years. Architect Ma. Joycelyn Bolhayon Mananghaya, Dean of the College of Architecture, contributed her research entitled “Urban Rehabilitation and Renewal of Carlos Palanca: An Oral and Archival History”. This 18-page research paper presents vivid details focused on the development of the area from the time it became part of the business district of Santa Cruz and Quiapo in the 1800's up to the present.
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Other pioneer contributors came from the following U-Belt Consortium member universities: Far Eastern University, Adamson University and the University of Santo Tomas. Also included in this issue are Book Reviews, Memorandum of Agreement 2006 in which FEATI President, Dr.-Ing. Adolfo Jesus R. Gopez was one of the signatories, and the Annual Report 2005 – 2006 |
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ORDE Director Elected Presiding Officer of the U-Belt Consortium
The U-Belt Consortium Research and Linkage Meeting elected ORDE Director, Dr. Rogelio A. Panlasigui as the new Presiding Officer of the U-Belt Consortium to succeed Dir. Cynthia Luz P. Rivera.
Mapua Institute of Technology: U-Belt Consortium's Newest Member
With the recent membership of Mapua Institute of Technology, the U-Belt Consortium now has thirteen (13) members. They are as follows:
| Adamson University |
Manuel L. Quezon University |
| Arellano University |
Mapua Institute of Technology |
| Centro Escolar University |
National University |
| Far Eastern University |
University of the East |
| FEATI University |
University of Manila |
| Jose Rizal University |
University of Sto. Tomas |
Lyceum of the Philippines University |
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U-Belt Consortium Proposal on Pasig Sediment Analysis
In line with the present thrust of the University Belt Consortium Research and Extension Linkage on sustainable development, with particular focus on the Pasig river and its tributaries, a team of researchers, led by Dr. Barbara Tio, has prepared a project proposal “Application of Sediment Quality Guidelines in Assessing Metal Contamination of Sediments Along Pasig River and its Tributaries”.
It has been revealed in recent studies that the true state of the quality of water in the river system is best reflected by the quality of its underlying sediments. The project will involve not only faculty researchers but students of the U-Belt Consortium as well. |
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