UBCV1 Performance Task

RATIONALE:
As part of the course description of UB Core Values 1 that deals primarily with the study of the life of the founders and their pedagogical
ideology which exemplifies what kind of education does the University of Batangas follow. It is expected that the students of UB likely to be
called as UBians will be able to understand the legacy of the founders, appreciate the education that the University provides and to know the
history of UB to be able to comprehend the greatness of the founders. Moreover after the course, students will be able to develop their
character as a true UBian, an identity by identification and will be able to realize that UB is their home and all of us are kins of the founders not
by blood, but by anima.
DESCRIPTION:
The activity is divided into three parts. First part will deal on the founders, their legacy and philosophical viewpoints which your appreciation
and understanding to their contributions will be assessed. Second part will be a challenge to you as a modern-embodiment of the UB founders
on what philosophical principle you will adhere to be able to live up the legacy of the former founders. Lastly, the third part is how you will
incorporate the three core values to yourself and to the community around you in these trying times of pandemic crisis.

RUBRICS:

1st part 30% = associating ideas from the philosophical viewpoint of education of the founders
= noting the characteristics and valuable contribution of the founders

2nd part 30% = connecting the set goals as modern-embodiment of the UB founders
= actions to be done as a UBian to continue the legacy of the founders

3rd part 33% = integration of UB core values to one’s experience during ECQ
= experiences and realizations in this pandemic crisis
= accomplishments in academics, social, and spiritual with mindfulness

7% = bonus points for joining empathizing with us and remaining loyal to the University
First Part
Instruction: List down the six founders of WPC and identify their notable characteristics. In the third column, determine what were
their philosophical principles or viewpoint in education then justify it by citing examples wherein the educational principle was
manifested by the founders. In the last column, what is/are the greatest contribution/s of the founders in the growth of UB then WPC
that up until now is evident?
Founders of WPC
1. Rev. Fr. Vicente R.
Catapang
2. Atty. Jesus Arguelles
3. Mr. Juan Y. Javier
Notable Characteristics of
the Founders
A noble priest, a splendid
patriot and a generous friend.
He was the attorney of the
poor and he want to create a
better life for the people,
especially the poor
He was a reconstructionist
and a pragmatic person.
Philosophical Viewpoint in
Education of the Founders and
its manifestations
They merely wanted to develop
men of talents and to have a local
education of the youth and this
ideal brought them to work
together towards the development
of WPC. He took pride in being
invited to be a co-founder because
he felt that he would all the more
become an effective leader if he
would be able to promote
education.
He worked very hard in order to
promote the WPC to the people
within and outside Batangas and to
promote education. He want to
develop talents and to have a local
education of the youth and this
ideal brought them to work
together towards the development
of WPC.
“As you advance in wisdom, make
sure that you leave this world a
little better than when you found it.”
He knew that it was only through
proper education that the young
people of Batangas would be able
to have a better future. He wanted
Greatest Contribution of the
founders in the growth of WPC
He became the guide and the
spiritual leader for the other
founders in order to realize their
vision of helping Batangas rise up
from the rubbles. As the first
president of WPC, he was fully
aware of the responsibilities in the
formation of the students.
The first classes of 48 students
were formally opened for the
founding of the school through the
campaign of Atty. Arguelles.
He was the first dean of the course
Education. He took over the reins
of leadership so as to fill the
vacuum until such time that the
next set of officers had been
elected.

4. Mayor Ramon Perez The people of Municipality of
Batangas described him as
“Di-Makabutas Silyang
Konsehal” because it was
said that he was very active
in the performance of the
tasks assigned to him and of
his responsibilities to the
people of Batangas.
5. Atty. Pablo Umali He was a working student
and came from poor family.
6. Atty. Francisco Perez He was called Kiko by his
friends, he was sent to Manila
to obtain a degree.
Second Part
to change these people for the
better so that he never grew tired
of going to far-flung barrios of
Batangas and even to the nearby
province of Mindoro in order to
promote his ideology of educating
more and more young people.
Be mindful of the things that will He save a lot of Batanguenos from
destroy us: the hand of the Japanese invaders
Wealth without work, which had been use some of it for
pleasure without conscience, the reconstruction of the WPC.
knowledge without character,
commerce without morality,
science without humanity, worship
without sacrifice, politics without
principle.
They merely wanted to develop
men of talents and to have a local
education of the youth and this
ideal brought them to work
together towards the development
of WPC.
“Better is a poor man who walks in He has the concern to the poor
his integrity than a rich man who is and he always take priority to help
crooked in his ways.” them.
He understood the obstacles in the
educational systems as well as the
problems and difficulties of the
students who were coming from
poor families.
“The tragedy of our educational The imprints that he left into the
system is that we can attend minds of his students were also his
school for eighteen years and own legacy that his students
never have one hour of instruction carried with them all throughout
in goal setting.” their lives.
 Now as a UBian who developed his/her character, you are to situate yourself as one of the founders. If you were one of the
founders, what is your plan? What philosophical principle of education will you adhere? Cite examples or steps you will take on how
you are going to implement it wherein your objective is to continue the legacy that the former founders have started and stay
committed in providing quality education that produces equally competent and competitive students.

Answer:
If I were to be one of the founders of the university I will make the university visible and affordable for the students who would
be able to afford the tuition fee like giving scholarships. I understood the obstacles in the educational systems as well as the
problems and difficulties of the students who were coming from poor families because I came from an average family and I can
proudly say that I am a scholar. I will also make sure to hear the opinion of the students directly as much as I can. I want them
to develop and always bring the service to fellowmen core value and teach them that they social responsibilities.
Third Part
In these trying times of pandemic crisis, take time to reflect on what is happening around the country, around your community
and even to you personally. Through your reflection, what are the problems you encountered or experience and how do you think
can the three core values be incorporated in resolving it.

Core Values Answer

Love of Wisdom Problem: I’m having a hard time when it comes in decisions and choosing
among or choices which I like the most.

Solution: Through this core value I always taught myself to follow my principles.
Following these philosophy or principles, I am able to choose efficiently and
effectively.

Faith in God Problem: I always doubt myself.

Solution: This core value taught me to work hard because I do believe in one of
the bible verse (Matt 7:13-14) He never said that it would be easy, but He said
that it would be worth it.

Service to Fellowmen Problem: The time when one of my classmate forgotten to bring a calculator on
out major exam and fortunately, I have my extra calculator so I gave it to her to
use it.

Solution: We are created in love and called to life in service of others. I believe
that it is our moral duty to help our fellow men who are in need.