Formation of Crisis Management Committees (Memo U2122-044)

In compliance with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Department of Health (DOH) Joint Memorandum Circular No 2021—001, also known as the Guidelines on the Gradual Reopening of Campuses of Higher Education Institutions for Limited Face-To-Face Classes During the COVID-19 Pandemic, I am pleased to inform the community of the formation of the following Crisis Management Committees:

The University Crisis Management Committee (UCMC)

1. Mr Rodolfo P Ang (Chair)
2. Mr Marcelino J Mendoza
3. Arch Michael M Canlas
4. Mrs Maria Teresa D Villanueva
5. Dr Norman Dennis E Marquez
6. Mr Josephy F Almosera

The Loyola Schools (LS) Local Crisis Management Committee (LCMC)

1. Dr Maria Luz C Vilches (Chair)
2. Dr Ma Henrietta O Dela Cruz
3. Engr Elias V Pan
4. Mr Ariel A Diccion
5. Ms Crismel B Yparraguirre
6. Mr Christopher F Castillo
7. Ms Kristin Lara G Angan (Student Representative)
8. Dr Norman Dennis E Marquez
9. Mr Josephy F Almosera

The Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health (ASMPH) Local Crisis Management Committee (LCMC)

1. Dr Cenon R Alfonso (Chair)
2. Dr Martin Graciano Raymundo S Baquiran
3. Dr Jhason John J Cabigon
4. Ms Rosa Valoree Quiambao
5. Ms Ma Lourdes A Benito
6. Mr Lesous Shalom N Hernandez (Student Representative)
7. Dr Norman Dennis E Marquez
8. Mr Josephy F Almosera

The Ateneo Professional Schools Rockwell Local Crisis Management Committee (LCMC)

1. Dr John Paul C Vergara (Chair)
2. Dr Leveric T Ng
3. Mr Antonio G Santiago, Jr
4. Ms Carolyn M Cabardo
5. Engr Neil L Burgonia
6. Mr Carlos Nicole J Recto (Student Representative)
7. Dr Norman Dennis E Marquez
8. Mr Josephy F Almosera

The main functions of the Crisis Management Committees are to:

• Assess the readiness of their units to reopen for limited face-to-face classes
• Take responsibility for the unit’s application to reopen for face-to-face classes
• Disseminate relevant information to all stakeholders
• Oversee the implementation of health and safety protocols
• Monitor and evaluate the compliance of their school units with Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2021-001

Take appropriate measures to mitigate risks and impacts of COVID-19 should any cases arise within the campus or in the surrounding communities (i.e. when suspected and/or confirmed cases are reported)

In case of emergencies, the LCMC shall respond to Level 1 or localized emergencies while the UCMC shall respond to Levels 2 and 3 or university-wide emergencies.

We can responsibly move towards the conduct of face-to-face classes in our campuses, even on a limited basis, only if we are equipped with reliable information, proper guidelines, and highly-qualified teams to lead us through any crisis that might arise.

On behalf of Ateneo de Manila University, I thank the members of these committees for their generosity in accepting this important assignment.