Day: July 17, 2021

Arby Manalansan, a BS Nursing batch 1994 graduate, was awarded the Outstanding Healthcare Professional during the 2021 Filipino-Kiwi Hero Awards, organized by Filipino News New Zealand. According to the awards website, Arby counseled many distressed Pinoy Migrants and defended Pinoy nurses and other migrant workers receiving unfair treatment. He is also the former President of the Filipino Nurses Association of New Zealand and is currently a Nurse Manager in a facility for the aged in Auckland.

Far Eastern University now has 8 programs certified by the ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA). The newly minted programs are Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Bachelor of Secondary Education, and Bachelor of Elementary Education. The four programs are recognized for its strengths, ability to cope with digital trends in education, and adaptability to the new normal.

The new IE Alumni Association President, Dr. Hernando L. Bernal, Jr., envisions the association to “[r]eactivate, reach out, re-engage all FEU IE Alumni.” With the vision that “no one is left behind” under his leadership, the officers plan to create a network of professionals (Human Resource in the field of education), provide enrichment of the professional (Continuing Professional Development), and build a strong partnership with FEU community and stakeholders.