By DANIEL P. TAPAOAN, JR.

MMSU President Shirley C. Agrupis has appointed various university personnel to administrative designations by virtue of Special Order No. 20-010.

Designated anew as vice presidents are Dr. Prima Fe R. Franco for academic affairs, Engr. Ami Ruth R. Cocson for administration and finance, and Dr. Epifania O. Agustin for research, extension, and business. Dr. Carmelo J. Esteban, who previously served as director for planning, was assigned to serve as vice president for planning and development. 

Reappointed deans of their respective colleges are Dr. Virgilio Julius P. Manzano of the Graduate School (GS), Dr. Ricardo S. Guanzon of the College of Medicine (COM), Dr. Joselito I. Rosario of the College of Agriclture, Food and Sustainable Development (CAFSD), Dr. Marivic M. Alimbuyugen of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), Dr. Angelina Abrojena of the College of Business, Economics and Accountancy (CBEA), Dr. Nathaniel R. Alibuyog of the College of Engineering (COE), Dr. Manolita S. Crisostomo of the College of Health Sciences (CHS), Dr. Cesario Y. Pacis of the College of Industrial Technology (CIT), and Dr. Eliza T. Samson of the College of Teacher Education (CTE). Atty. Brian Jay Corpuz and Prof. Veronica O. Grande are officers-in-charge of the College of Law (COL) and the College of Aquatic Sciences and Applied Technology (CASAT), respectively.

Prof. Luvee Hazel C. Aquino was appointed as the secretary of the university and the Board of Regents, while Atty. Ma. Saniata R. Marcos is the officer-in-charge of the Legal Office.

The newly designated directors of the different offices are Mr. Reynaldo E. Andres (Office for Strategic Communication), Prof. Henedine A. Aguinaldo (University Registrar), Dr. Elizabeth Marfel F. Gagni (Student Affairs and Services), Ms. Eliza G. Villarin (University Library System, Prof. Andres Y. Tungpalan (Administrative Services), Mr. Erick Jay A. Dela Cruz (Procurement), Engr. Ariel B. de los Santos (General Services), Prof. Reynold Villacillo (Planning), and, Engr. Romeo R. Duldulao (Physical Planning and Development).

Reappointed as directors of various units are Prof. Arsenio T. Gallego (Center for Human Movement Studies), Dr. Oscar M. Agpaoa (Financial Management Services), Ms. Marcela V. Aison (Human Resources Management), Dr. Leonisa A. Silvestre (Health and Wellness Services), Mr.  Jan Francis O. Javier (Security Services), Dr. Marilou P. Lucas (Research), Dr. Aris Reynold V. Cajigal (Extension), Ms. Lenie G. Bayangos (Business), Dr. Marlowe U. Aquino (Science and Technology Park), Prof. Wilben Christie R. Pagtaconan (Information Technology Center), Dr. Mee Jay A. Domingo (External Linkages and Partnerships) and Dr. Frederick F. Rodrigo (Quality Assurance).

For the chiefs of offices, new names are: Mr. John Vincent B. Toribio (Information Services), Mr. Ryan Roi B. Domingo (Digital Media Services), Dr. Annjeannette Alain D. Galang (Admission), Dr. Jan Rich A. Guira (Student Development), Mr. Rowell C. Tagatac (Cultural Development), Prof. Aleli R. Martin (Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program Office), Engr. Vladimir P. Ibañez, (National Service Training Program Office), Dr. Byron Joseph A. Hallar (Distance Learning), Ms. Rebecca P. Rangcapan (Records and Archives Management System), Mr. Gerard S. Ragudo (In-Service Trainings), Ms. Shareid Shundy B. Aguilar (University Psychology Testing Center), Engr. Jonas Paul B. Dela Cruz (Disaster Risk Reduction), Mr. Erick Jay A. Dela Cruz (Procurement Planning), Ms. Norjemar I. Galing (Contract Management), Mr. Rogelio Tagatac (Carpentry), Mr. Romeo L. Borromeo (Plumbing), Mr. Louie T. Ruguian (Motorpool and Mechanical Services), Mr. Franklin S. Clarion (Ground Maintenance), Mr. Giovannie Stanley S. Malab (Landscaping), Mr. Joel I. Adajar (Visual Arts), Dr. Arnold M. Caoili, (Regional Research and Training Center for Climate Change Studies), Prof. Anabelle B. Alejo (Tuklas Lunas Development Center), Prof. Estrelita O. Domingo (Natural Resources Conservation and Management Center), Engr. Samuel S. Franco (Center for Innovative Materials in Emerging Applications), Mr. Nestor T. Alonzo (Training Facilities), Ms. Vinamay Grace R. Cabugon (Accommodation), Dr. Susan G. Aquino (Agribusiness), Ms. Kristel Ivy J. Badar (Marketing Center), Mr. Rogelio A. Abiva, Jr. (SIP Hub), Prof. Rhoda T. Garcia (Food Products Innovation Center), Prof. Mishael Joy S. Barrera (Technology Business Incubation), Dr. Mark R. Limon (Product Safety and Standards), Engr. Artbellson G. Mamuri (University Innovation Technology Services), Dr. Bobby A. Eclarin (Data Science Unit), Mr. Prospero T. Valdez, Jr. (Technical Services and Maintenance), Prof. Ryan Dean T. Sucgang (Alumni Relations), Dr. Marlowe U. Aquino (International Programs), Prof. Jeanette G. Dials (International Faculty and Student Mobility), Engr. Philip D. Padre (Project Management Section), Dr. Margarita G. Hilario (Program and Institutional Accreditation), Dr. Michelle D. Reynera (International Accreditation), Mr. Leonardo D. Tejano (Center for Iloko and Amianan Studies), Dr. Jovenita A. Aragon (CHED Center for Teaching Excellence) and Ms. Rhea R. Espiritu (Center for Diver Training and Education).

Designated anew as chiefs of offices are: Mr. Procopio B. Dafun, Jr. (Documentation Services), Dr. Geraldine B. Pascual (Student Welfare), Prof. Milagros B. Barruga (Institutional Student Programs and Services), Mr. Clarence S. Ordonia (Sports Development), Dr. Ronald Candy S. Lasaten (Instructional Materials Development), Prof. Jay Pee B. Ilacas (OJT / SIPP / Practicum), Ms. Phebe M. Pasion (Supply and Property Management), Mr. Alexander C. Martinez (Document Tracking System), Ms. Imelda C. Corpuz (Accounting Office), Ms. Remedelina G. Villena (Budget), Ms. Amelita U. Pungtilan (Cashier), Dr. Saturnina F. Nisperos (University Personnel Development Program), Mr. Jimmy A. Banayat (Security), Ms. Agnes L. Gabriel (Bids and Awards Committee Secretariat), Dr. Floramante C. Pastor (Pollution Control Unit), Michael Freddie S. Balanay (Electrical Services), Engr. Wilson R. Duldulao (Electronics), Engr. Thomas D. Ubiña (National Bioenergy Research and Innovation Center), Dr. Dionisio S. Bucao (Garlic Research Center),  Ms. Bella C. Gervacio (Training and Continuing Education), Dr. Sosima R. Demandante, (Technology Demonstration), Ms. Mercy Fausta R. Gaño (Applied Communication), Mr. Norman D. Viernes (Food Service), Ms. Corazon Diana A. Pastor (Meat Processing), Prof. Sucgang (University Research Ethics Review Board), Dr. Sherlyn B. Nicolas (Monitoring and Evaluation Unit), Mr. Arman A. Barruga (Software Development and Network Administration), Arch. Aida V. Cabang (Physical Planning Section), Engr. Michael N. Duldulao (LACAD), Dr. Marlina L. Lino (Language Center), Ms. Carmencita A. Saladino (Marine-based Product Research and Development), and Dr. Maria Eliza S. Lopez (Sentro ng Wika at Kultura).

Moreover, Dr. Jocelyn A. Bernabe and Engr. Ruben J. Dabalos were appointed anew as coordinators of Dingras and Paoay campuses, respectively. For the laboratory schools, Dr. Bert A. Gamiao of Laoag campus and Dr. Resureccion M. Mateo of Batac campus were designated as new principals.

The appointees took their oath of office before the university president after the flag raising ceremony in front of the FEM Hall on February 3. These designations are valid until July 31, 2021, unless sooner revoke.

For contact details of the university administrators, visit https://www.mmsu.edu.ph/about/directory.