ACM ICPC Asia Manila 2009: Message from Prof. C. J. Hwang, Asia Contests Director

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Link to blog post: http://raffysaldana.blogspot.com/2009/10/acm-icpc-asia-manila-2009-message-from.html

ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC)
Asia Manila Regional Onsite Contest
October 22 - 23, 2009
Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
Sponsored by IBM

Website: http://www.math.admu.edu.ph/acm




MESSAGE

Welcome and congratulations to all of you for participating in the 2009 ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC), Asia Regional in Manila on October 22-23, 2009 at the Ateneo de Manila University.

The ICPC is a very meaningful concept in this generation of science and technology. It will not only broaden the minds of the younger generation, but will also encourage them to advance in technological aspects in the future years. I wish all teams the very best, and the organizers a grand success.

I thank Ateneo de Manila University for hosting the 2009 Asia Programming Contest-Manila.

Finally, I congratulate the winning team and welcome them to participate in the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest World Finals in Harbin, China on February 1 – 6, 2010.


(Sgd.) Professor C. Jinshong HWANG
ACM ICPC Asia Contests Director
Department of Computer Science
Texas State University – San Marcos, USA

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ACM ICPC Philippines 2008: Message From Dr. Jaime Caro, CSP President

MESSAGE

My warmest congratulations to the participants of the Second Philippine National Inter-Collegiate Programming Competition (ACM ICPC Philippines 2008).The holding of the the ACM ICPC Philippines 2008 in Cebu City is another milestone for the Computing Society of the Philippines (CSP). It is another evidence of the readiness of Cebu City to expand and improve its capacity as an IT hub and the resolve of our partner universities to push for improvement of computer science and information technology programs throughout the country.

We at CSP are privileged to organize the national programming competition in partnership with the prestigious Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). Past winners of our national contest have performed well in international competitions. On behalf of CSP, I would like to thank Dr. Rafael Saldaña for his project leadership and Dean Gregg Victor Gabison for heading the local organizing committee and hosting this event in the University of San Jose –Recoletos.

Again, congratulations to all and best wishes!

Jaime DL. Caro, Ph.D.
President
Computing Society of the Philippines (CSP)

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ACM ICPC Philippines 2008: Message From the Dr. Rafael Saldaña, Contest Director

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Welcome to the Second Philippine National Inter-Collegiate Programming Competition (ACM ICPC Philippines 2008) hosted by the University of San Jose Recoletos (USJR, Basak Campus, Cebu City) and organized by the Computing Society of the Philippines (CSP) in cooperation with the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) .

More than 35 teams from 24 schools all over the Philippines (from as far as Tuguegarao, Cagayan in the North and Zamboanga City in the South) will compete for the national championship on Saturday, 22 November 2008 at the University of San Jose Recoletos (USJR), in Basak, Cebu City.

Each competing team consists of 3 college/university/higher education students. During the contest, each team will try to outsmart each other by solving 6 problems in 3 hours using a computer. The team with the most number of problems solved at the fastest time wins the competition.

The top spots at stake are: First Place (Champion), 2nd Place, and 3rd Place.

The ACM ICPC Philippines 2008 is affiliated witht the Asia Programming Contest (ACM ICPC Asia Regionals) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

In an ACM Regional Contest such as that in Kuala Lumpur the top teams (usually three) will qualify to the 2009 ACM ICPC World Finals to be held in Stockholm, Sweden in the First Quarter of 2009.

The ACM ICPC Philippines 2008 is a prestigious event that aims to raise the awareness of the public about the important role of Information Technology in the development of our country and our society. Its objective of bringing together bright and talented young people from different regions of the country to take part in a grueling friendly competition, like a mental olympiad, is very noble.

To all contestants, alternates, coaches, and observers: I hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to meet and interact with fellow competitors.

Thanks to my fellow judges, co-organizers, volunteers and sponsors for making the ACM ICPC Philippines 2008 a success.


(Sgd.) Rafael P. Saldaña, Ph.D.
Director
ACM ICPC Philippines 2008
20 November 2008

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ACM ICPC Philippines 2008: Message From Fr. Anthony Morillo, USJR President

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MESSAGE

First and foremost, I would like to welcome all of you, to the University of San Jose – Recoletos, Basak Campus.

It is an honor and privilege to host the Second National ACM Inter-Collegiate Programming Competition -ACM ICPC Philippines 2008. Hosting this national competition among the best Information and Communications Technology (ICT) tertiary students all around the Philippines, which would culminate with winners that will represent our country to the Regional Competition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and eventually in the world finals in Stockholm, Sweden in the 2nd quarter of 2009, is something that we look forward to being a part of.

As you may know, this facility, St. Ezekiel Moreno Bldg, which is our venue for the ACM ICPC Philippines 2008, was inaugurated last October 22, 2005. This is the home of the tertiary students under the College of Information, Computer and Communications Technology (CICCT) and the College of Education (COE). Its realization aligns with the academic direction of our institution which is not only concerned in delivering academic knowledge, but also strengthening Research and Development initiatives and establishing strong Industry-Academe linkages. Since information and communications technology (ICT) remains as one of the top priority economic sectors identified by the Cebu City government, the USJ-R Community continues to respond and commit to building a strong ICT knowledge workforce in this province.

I would like to extend my congratulations to the Computing Society of the Philippines (CSP) and to the College of Information, Computer and Communications Technology (CICCT) for organizing the event in cooperation with such a world renowned organization, the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM).

With this event, I truly hope that the ACM ICPC Philippines 2008 would make possible the formation of ideal global knowledge workers among our ICT tertiary students and would serve as catalysts in bringing about a positive change to our country.

REV. FR. ANTHONY A. MORILLO, OAR

President

University of San Jose-Recoletos

22 November 2008

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Message To The Graduating Class of 2008

31 March 2008, Monday.
2:55 a.m.
Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Philippines.

Today I will go to Bacolod City (Negros Occidental, Philippines). I am scheduled to be a graduation speaker to a group of students who are graduating from an information technology course at 2 p.m. My flight is around 8:00 a.m. and I have to be in the airport by 7:00 a.m.

This is the 3rd time that I will be a guest speaker to a graduating class. The first time was in 2003 when I was still director (principal) of the Philippine Science High School (Main Campus) in Quezon City. The second time was in 2004 – in a private school in Laguna. This time, I will be speaking to a group of students in a private school in Bacolod City whose specialization is in information technology.

As a graduation speaker, what is my message to this graduating class of 2008?

Here is the outline of my speech:

1. Customary greeting (Government officials, owners and administrators of the school, faculty and staff, parents, and graduating class).

2. Brief introduction. My experience related to information technology.

3. The important role of information technology in today’s society, particularly in the development of the country.

4. Their role (the graduating class): to their family, to the country, to the world, and to God.

5. Concluding remarks (some inspirational points)

a. Reach for your dreams (define what they want in life, what they want to achieve, what their personal mission statement is).

b. Strive for your goals (emphasize the value of hard work and discipline).

c. Search for the untarnished truth (emphasize the value of honesty and integrity).

d. Never give up. Learn from mistakes. Be an inspiration to other people. Be a person for others (value of sharing).

e. Final congratulation message.

Raffy Saldaña
3/31/08