Having reached the rank of Associate Professor 3, or Senior Lecturer 1, is a feat.
I began as Assistant Professorial Lecturer 2 at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila’s College of Mass Communications. Then later at De La Salle University in Dasmarinas, Cavite as Assistant Professorial Lecturer 4.
Moving to De La Salle Araneta University in Malabon City teaching business subjects while teaching at Philippine Women’s University’s Conrado Benitez Institute for Business Education in Manila.
During Pres. Noynoy Aquino’s inauguration, I began teaching at Far Eastern University in Manila where I was a sophomore juris doctor student in its Institute of Law (lawyers Katrina Legarda, Koko Pimentel, Dean Amado Valdez, and former COMELEC Chair Andy Bautista were my former professors).
As a way of gratitude to my fellow Kapampangans, I taught in Holy Angel University in Angeles City, Pampanga.
Then I was invited to teach at the University of Makati. From Associate Professor 2, I was promoted to Associate Professor 3. I taught again at Philippine Women’s University-Manila in its graduate school teaching statistics as well as journalism subjects for the undergraduate college level.
At Mabalacat City College in Mabalacat, Pampanga, I taught international marketing, introduction to marketing, organizational management, human behavior in organization, management and organization, and economics (and maybe soon customer analytics).
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The Dean of Mabalacat City College’s Institute of Business and Computing Education is Myrna Cuento-Calma, CPA, MBA, Ph.D., FRIAcc.
She took her BS Accountancy at Philippine School of Business Administration, her MBA at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and her Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management at Pampanga State Agricultural University.
She is reliable and hardworking, and has a practical hands-on approach and always perseveres to achieve the best results. She possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills with demonstrated leadership strengths and proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment with critical deadlines.
“Poverty motivates me to work harder in achieving my dreams… Families are my inspiration in doing all the best I can in every step and possible way towards the realization of my dreams in life,” she said.
She continued: “I am lucky to have been trained by mentors who are highly dignified, humble, with unquestionable integrity, and have respect for everyone regardless of status in life.”
It is interesting to know that during her high school day in Sta. Rita, Guiguinto, Bulacan, she was the editor in chief of a school paper, The Light of Wisdom. She was a writer at Atlas Publishing during her college days.
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recently had the honor to have dinner with Senator Katie Britt, Chair of the US Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security. They discussed how “we can best work together to protect our homeland, essential infrastructure, and keep the most secure border in American history.”
Secretary Noem is a mother, grandmother, farmer, rancher and small business entrepreneur.
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Thanks to the 5th Dangal ng Lahi Awards held in April 2023 in Baguio Country Club at Baguio City’s Camp John Hay for the Philippines’ Man of Influence and Most Outstanding Educator and Journalist of the Year recognition. In May 2023, I was honored by the 7th Asia Pacific Luminaire Awards as Asia’s Man of Influence in the Field of Education and Most Outstanding Inspiring Educator of the Year at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila. I was with comedianne-singer Beverly Salviejo and veteran multi-awarded actress Elizabeth Oropesa who later treated Beverly and me in a Japanese restaurant.
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As a child, I witnessed my aunts’ passion to teach: Lucia Calzado Bendicio in Ramon Magsaysay High School in Manila; Lourdes Calzado Bendicio in Pio del Pilar Elementary School in Makati; and Pilar Bendicio De Mesa in Legarda Elementary School in Manila (she is now in Iceland taking a vacation).
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I was educated in Aquinas School in San Juan City, Saint Andrew’s School in Paranaque City, De La Salle University-Manila, University of the Philippines-Diliman, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, University of California-Berkeley and University of Oregon.
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48th San Francisco Marathon 2025 has had an array of exciting events and heartwarming stories.
“We are thrilled to present an even more exhilarating and inclusive experience for the 48th San Francisco Marathon,” said Lauri Abrahamsen, Race Director.
The incredible stories of the participants and the unwavering support of SF Marathon 2025 partners embody the spirit of perseverance and community that the San Francisco Marathon represents.
This year’s event also shone a spotlight on remarkable individuals. Skout, an inspiring social media personality and runner, served as an official ambassador, bringing his unique blend of humor, authenticity, and dedication to mental health advocacy to the forefront. Also, acclaimed Bay Area rapper P-Lo committed to running his first full marathon, adding a new dimension of celebrity and inspiration to the event, a celebration of athleticism, community, and the unique spirit of San Francisco.
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Philippine President Bongbong Marcos was in a recent official visit to Washington, DC. He was glad to be with US President Donald Trump to re-establish the strong and enduring relationship between the Philippines and the United States.