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Mumbai: Governor CP Radhakrishnan, CM Devendra Fadnavis Pay Tributes To Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar At Chaityabhoomi; VIDEO2 women held for killing mom-in-lawWe’ll get to the decision that cost Rutgers its biggest victory in years. We’ll get to all the circumstances that led to an all-time crushing loss for a program that has had more than its fair share. We’ll get to the head coach’s bonehead decision to ice a kicker who was already practically frozen and his unsatisfying explanation for that gut-punching time out. But, first, I would like to direct your attention to the third row of the team room at SHI Stadium after Illinois’ 38-31 victory. That’s where a newcomer to New Jersey’s flagship football program is watching the postgame press conference, and he might have gone unnoticed for the entire day if not for the tiny patch that his wife had ironed onto his tan sweater vest. That patch featured the Citrus Bowl logo. John Drawdy is his name, and on a day when most of the 47,524 people who came to SHI Stadium probably wished that this sport hadn’t been invented here 155 years ago, the bowl scout had a lovely visit. Fans treated him like a celebrity, and for 59 minutes and 56 seconds of this football game against Illinois, he had reached a conclusion. “This is just my opinion. I, personally, would like to see Rutgers go,” Drawdy said during the second quarter, and to be clear, he is talking about Rutgers going to the Citrus Bowl . The Scarlet Knights have never gone to a bowl that prestigious, and while Drawdy was clear that he isn’t the one who makes this decision, he had planned to report back with positive news. “Here’s what I’m supposed to say: We want to pick two teams that provide the best matchup for the bowl and the fans,” Dawdry said. “The fan base is excited. I asked people, well, would you travel to Orlando? They were like, “Uh, yeah!” Okay, well that’s definitely good.” This moment would be possible if Rutgers found a way to finish off this game against Illinois and beat a 5-6 Michigan State team next week. This trip to Orlando was right freakin’ there when a college sophomore named Ethan Moczulski trotted onto the field with 14 seconds left, staring down a 58-yard field in blustery conditions that would make NFL kickers nervous. Illinois was facing a fourth and 13 at the 40-yard line. Illinois coach Bret Bielema was asking for a miracle attempting that kick, but turns out, he didn’t need to grab his rosaries. Because moments before Moczulski’s attempt fell more than 20 yards shot of the goal posts — and wide left to boot — Greg Schiano decided to call a time out. “Certainly, retrospectively, I wish hadn’t, right?” Schiano said when asked to explain the decision. “But (I’ve) been doing this a lot of years. Sometimes I do. Sometimes I don’t.” The problem with this explanation is that the circumstances are never the same. Sometimes an experienced kicker is lining up a chip shot attempt. Sometimes the field is wet from a rainstorm. It is up to the head coach to navigate those conditions and make the right decision — this is, quite literally, the reason he is paid $6 million a year. The purpose of icing a kicker is, presumably, to add pressure. Moczulski already was lining up a 58-yard prayer, on the road, with his team’s own bowl destination hanging in the balance. Did Schiano really think he needed to think about this more? The timeout served one purpose: It allowed Bielema to come his senses and send his offense back onto the field. “We were going to call timeout, anyway,” Schiano said. “Maybe I should have done it before he kicked the ball, so it wouldn’t have told them, oh, geez, that wind is strong; we can’t make that kick. But again, you do it and win the game, it’s right call. As I’ve said to you guys over and over and over again, that’s what makes sports great.” The play that happened next was somehow both unthinkable and totally predictable. Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer hit receiver Pat Bryant for the 40-yard touchdown with four seconds left, and instead of a program-defining victory against a ranked opponent, Rutgers will have to recover from one of the most devastating losses in its century and a half of college football. The players seemed stunned. For some of them, like running back Kyle Monangai and linebacker Tyreem Powell, they’ll never get another shot to run onto that field again. It was Monangai who took a pass from quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis with 1:08 left — way too much time, it turned out — and bullied into the end zone to give Rutgers a 31-30 lead. The former Don Bosco star was the perfect person to make that play. He was Schiano’s first recruit when the head coach returned to Piscataway, and throughout the past two seasons, he was the Scarlet Knights’ best player. He put Rutgers within 68 seconds of its first win over a ranked opponent in 15 years and 40 tries dating back to 2009. Instead, he couldn’t conjure a worst loss in his career. Then again, he’s only 22. How could he? “I’m just upset we couldn’t do it for the fans who come and support us every day,” Monangai said. “I’m not going to let this one game trump all the good memories that I’ve had in this stadium and all the good times we’ve had as a team and the guys that are my year that put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into this.” For Schiano, it is his 100th loss as Rutgers coach. He has done more good than bad in turning this program around, and on days like this, it is worth remembering that fans were begging for a competitive team back with all the lopsided losses under his predecessor. But, man, it is hard to shake the feeling that his uncanny ability to steal defeat from the jaws of victory will prevent this program from ever achieving something great. The Citrus Bowl was waiting for him. John Drawdy, his little patch on his brown sweater vest, had even posed for a selfie with the head coach before the game. “That was really cool,” the bowl scout said. He had never attended a Rutgers football game before, and from the third row of the press conference, he wore the stunned look of the long-suffering fans. 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Jaguar has fully cemented its heritage amongst car enthusiasts worldwide and throughout history. With electrification at the forefront of the auto industry, the brand looks to disrupt the world of electric vehicles with the introduction of its new Type 00 model. Type 00 is a new beginning for Jaguar, without straying far from its core DNA. Sleek lines, bold grills and strong engines have always been the manufacturer’s signature elements. With the Type 00, modern artistry yields a concept car with a distinct presence. The first zero in 00 represents zero tailpipe emissions, while the second zero marks the turning of a new leaf. The concept car challenges the traditional proportions of electric cars. This is why Jaguar also chose to collaborate with forward-thinking British artists. The vehicle has enlarged proportions and a longitudinal architecture — a long hood and fastback profile — that allow for a comfortable, spacious interior characterized by a wide cabin and floating instrument panels. Materials employed inside Type 00 include brass, travertine stone and woven textiles — providing a multi-sensory experience. Other technical aspects of the car, like retractable screens, a sound bar, ambient lighting and graphics, powered stowage areas and a Clearsight rearview display, bridge the gap between the physical and digital realms. A clean, body-harmonized glazing matte finish characterizes the exterior of the vehicle, which is defined by uninterrupted lines that flow from the front to the boat-tail rear of the car. This upgraded silhouette was enabled by Jaguar Electrical Architecture (JEA). Jaguar believes that its products should be a “Copy of Nothing,” which is why there are new symbols of change implemented in the Type 00. The company relied heavily on a vibrant palette — London Blue, an homage to its home base, and Miami Pink, which is inspired by the rustic rose color brass takes on as it ages. The brand’s new device mark displays a novel typeface and symmetrical format, highlighting a balance of tension. The eye-catching strikethrough motif, as seen on the rear of the vehicle, represents the brand literally “striking through” convention, and this element carries over in the car’s 23-inch alloy wheels as well. Hand-finished brass is implemented in subtle ways throughout Type 00, reflecting a sculptural look and feel. It’s highlighted in the maker’s mark monogram and the hidden rear-facing camera ingots, which maintain the brand’s signature leaper, paying homage to its rich history. Though the car is Jaguar’s most future-forward to date and is capable of up to 1000 horsepower, technology exists in the background of the design to allow the architecture and artistry to shine through. “Jaguar is no place for ordinary. When you see a new Jaguar for the first time, it must have a sense of awe, of never having been seen before. Type 00 commands attention, like all the best Jaguars of the past. It has a dramatic presence, channeling a unique spirit of British creativity and originality. It celebrates art and embodies the essence of Exuberant Modernism,” said Constantino Segui Gilabert, Chief Exterior Designer at Jaguar. Jaguar’s first reimagined production car will be an electric four-door GT, which will be built in the UK and will roll out in late 2025. The team’s engineers are estimating a range of up to 430 miles on a single charge, with up to 200 miles of travel range in 15 minutes when rapid charging. The official range is subject to final testing on the future production model. Type 00 was revealed through a series of immersive, curated gallery spaces during Miami Art & Design Week, setting the brand’s intention to make an impact in the creative world as it evolves and grows. This dedication will carry over in many exclusive brand stores worldwide, with Jaguar’s first brand new store opening in the heart of Paris’ fashion district. Learn more about Type 00 and Jaguar’s exuberant new era at jaguar.com/copy-nothing .Central Reg. wins team race at Rumble in the Pines - Girls wrestling

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad oversaw a merciless crackdown on a pro-democracy revolt that morphed into one of the bloodiest wars of the century. After facing down nationwide protests demanding his ouster and an armed rebellion that he all but crushed, he had until this month taken back control of much of Syria in the civil war that began in 2011. Quiet in his demeanour, Assad is a political survivor who for years excelled in his alliance-building with Russia and Iran, and who knew just how to present himself as Syria's only viable leader in the face of the Islamist threat. But since November 27, an Islamist-led rebel offensive has wrested from Assad's control city after city, including Aleppo and Hama for the first time since 2011, leaving his grip on power severely under threat. Assad has cast himself as the protector of Syria's minorities, a bulwark against extremism and the sole possible purveyor of stability for the war-ravaged country. In multiple votes held over the years, conducted solely on government-held territory, he has taken the vast majority of the ballots, amid accusations from Western countries that the wartime elections were neither free nor fair. In appearance, whether in person or in the many portraits of him in the capital Damascus, Assad has typically eschewed military garb, opting instead for a sharp-cut business suit and sober tie. In official meetings, during interviews and even on the frontlines, the 59-year-old ophthalmologist by training conducts himself calmly and can almost appear timid. Behind the facade, however, is an astonishing ability to hold onto power amid multiple waves of violence and transformative change in Syria and the wider region. One journalist, who met with Assad on several occasions before and after war broke out in 2011, told AFP the president is a "unique and complex figure". "Each time I met him he was calm... even during the most difficult moments of the war," said the journalist, who declined to be named. Assad has "the same qualities" as his father, Hafez al-Assad, who ruled Syria for nearly three decades until his death in 2000, the journalist said. "In politics, it's important to know how to shuffle cards, not just how to arrange them," he added. "Assad has mastered the shuffling game." Hafez al-Assad, head of the Syrian Baath Party, imposed in the country a secretive, paranoid regime where even the slightest suspicion of dissent could land one in jail or worse. Bashar al-Assad was never meant to become president, but his life changed radically when his older brother Bassel, who was being groomed to inherit power, was killed in a road accident in 1994. Bashar quit his studies in ophthalmology and left London, where he had met his wife, Asma, a British-Syrian and Sunni Muslim who worked for financial services firm JP Morgan. Back home, he took a course in military studies and was tutored in politics by his father. When the latter died, Bashar became president by referendum, running unopposed, then winning a second term in 2007. Sworn in at the age of 34, Assad was widely seen by Syrians pining for freedoms as a reformer, who could do away with years of repression and introduce economic liberalisation. In the early days, Assad would be seen driving his own car or having dinner at restaurants with his wife. He relaxed some of the heavy restrictions that existed under his father. But his initial image as a reformer quickly evaporated as authorities arrested and jailed academics, intellectuals and other members of what was then known as the Damascus Spring movement. When the Arab Spring reached Syria in March 2011, peaceful demonstrations broke out calling for change. Assad, who is also commander-in-chief of the armed forces, responded by ordering a brutal crackdown on the protesters and civil war swiftly ensued. Throughout the war, which has killed more than 500,000 people and displaced half the population, Assad's position has not changed. He has been the subject of countless cartoons by dissident artists depicting him as a killer, not least in the aftermath of the 2013 chemical attacks on rebel bastions around Damascus. A Syrian researcher in Damascus, who asked to speak anonymously over security concerns, said: "Assad's personality played an undeniable role in his survival." His "persistence and rigour" were especially important in helping him "consolidate decision-making powers, and secure the army's full support", he added. Throughout the war, Assad has enjoyed military backing from staunch allies Iran and Russia, who helped him score a string of military victories. Since the start of the Islamist-led rebel offensive on November 27, Assad has echoed his long-held stance that the conflict in Syria is machinated from abroad. "The terrorist escalation reflects the far-reaching goals of dividing the region and fragmenting the countries in it and redraw the map in line with the objectives of the United States and the West," Assad said on Monday. He is the father of three children. His wife, Asma, was dubbed a "rose in the desert" by Vogue magazine before the revolt. bur/ser/jhb

WASHINGTON , Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridge Defense, a defense-technology company, has made a strategic investment in Federated IT, a trusted provider of mission-critical services to the U.S. government. Founded in 2002, Federated IT has built a reputation as a trusted partner to the U.S. Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. With expertise optimizing cloud computing, data center operations and migration, enterprise architecture, scientific research and analyses, and cybersecurity solutions, Federated IT consistently delivers technically excellent, secure, and reliable solutions that empower national security clients to achieve their objectives. "This investment represents a pivotal step in Bridge Defense's mission to create the next-generation systems integrator," said Jack Kilcoyne , co-founder of Bridge Defense. "We will combine the critical services Federated IT provides with in-house software development capabilities to build a hybrid organization capable of delivering exceptional services and developing innovative solutions that address our customers' most pressing challenges." Kyle von Bucholz , CEO of Federated IT, added: "For over 20 years, Federated IT has focused on solving our clients' most complex challenges with integrity and technical excellence. Partnering with Bridge Defense will enable us to take that commitment to the next level by leveraging cutting-edge development capabilities and delivering an even greater impact for the federal agencies we serve." About Bridge Defense Bridge Defense is focused on delivering mission-critical services and innovative software solutions to national security customers. A hybrid systems integrator, Bridge Defense combines excellence in technical services with native development capabilities to deliver comprehensive and transformative solutions to address the rapidly evolving needs of national security customers. Bridge Defense is led by a team of Special Operations veterans with deep expertise in technology and government services. The company is headquartered in the Northeast, with a growing presence in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit Bridge-Defense.com . About Federated IT Federated IT is a leading provider of mission-critical IT and cybersecurity services to the U.S. government. Federated IT enables defense, national security, and federal law enforcement clients to expand, improve, and strengthen critical IT infrastructure and mission system capabilities within the Tier Ill - IV Enterprise IT Operations and Cyber Security domains. Federated IT's project portfolio includes the customization and delivery of optimized cloud computing, data center operations and migration, enterprise architecture, scientific research and analyses, and cybersecurity solutions. Federated IT is headquartered in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit FederatedIT.com . View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bridge-defense-announces-strategic-investment-in-federated-it-302314581.html SOURCE Bridge Defense

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PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Trailing by one at the 40-yard line with 14 seconds to play and no timeouts, Illinois coach Bret Bielema sent in a play known as “church” to Luke Altmyer. The quarterback was to hit a receiver who was to go to the ground immediately. The offense would rush to the line of scrimmage and Altmyer would spike the ball to set up a potential winning field goal. Pat Bryant caught the pass at the 22 and then called his own split-second audible. Seeing a path to the end zone, the star receiver ran across the field on the way to the winning touchdown with 4 seconds left, sending the Illini to a wild 38-31 victory over Rutgers on Saturday. “Coach called a perfect play," Bryant said. "A play we run all the time in our two-minute drill. I caught the ball and saw the sideline and saw nobody was over there. I had one guy to beat. I gave him a little move. I heard everybody jump and say ’Get out, get out,' but I put trust in myself and scored a touchdown.” Bryant's ninth TD reception of the season capped a roller-coaster finish to a Big Ten game that featured three lead changes in the final 3:07. Illinois (8-3, 5-3) was down 31-30 when it sent long kicker Ethan Moczulski out for a desperation 58-yard field goal. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano called for a timeout right before Moczulski’s attempt was wide left and about 15 yards short. After the missed field goal was waved off by the timeout, Bielema sent his offense back on the field. “Pat is so aware of his surroundings," Bielema said after Bryant finished with seven catches for a career-high 197 yards. “He saw that corner and took off.” Schiano didn't second-guess his timeout but said he should have called it well before Moczulski kicked. “They made one more play than we did,” Schiano said. Rutgers (6-5, 3-5) gave up a safety on the final kickoff return, throwing a ball out of bounds in the end zone as players passed it around hoping for a miracle touchdown. Altmyer was 12-of-26 passing for 249 yards and two touchdowns. He put Illinois in front with a 30-yard TD run with 3:07 to go. He passed to Josh McCray on the 2-point conversion, making it 30-24. Rutgers responded with a 10-play, 65-yard drive. Athan Kaliakmanis had a 15-yard run on fourth down. He passed to running back Kyle Monangai for a 13-yard TD with 1:08 remaining. Illinois then drove 75 yards in eight plays for the win. “That's big-time football,” Monangai said. "They made a great play at the end of the game. I think we we played our hearts out to the end, to the very end, even that last play. Illinois did the same. They’re a great team. The chips fell their way today.” Kaliakmanis was 18 for 36 for 174 yards and two touchdowns. He also had 13 carries for 84 yards and two TDs. Monangai had a career-high 28 carries for 122 yards. Kaliakmanis found Ian Strong for a 2-yard touchdown in the final seconds of the first half, and he scored on a 1-yard run to lift Rutgers to a 24-15 lead early in the fourth quarter. Illinois responded with Aidan Laughery’s 8-yard TD run, setting the stage for the dramatic finish. The start of the second half was delayed because of a scrum between the teams. There were no punches thrown and the officials called penalties on both schools. Monangai become the third player in Rutgers history to rush for 3,000 yards when he picked up 4 on a third-and-1 carry early in the second quarter. The defending conference rushing champion joins Ray Rice and Terrell Willis in hitting the mark. Illinois: The great finish keeps the Illini in line for its first nine-win season since 2007 and a prestigious bowl game this season. Rutgers: The Scarlet Knights were seconds away from their first in-conference three-game win streak since joining the Big Ten in 2014. Illinois: At Northwestern next Saturday. Rutgers: At Michigan State next Saturday. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll

CATHOLIC EDUCATION The Holy Angel Academy, founded by Juan and Teresa Nepomuceno in 1933 for their son, Javier Jesus, evolved into the Holy Angel University, the country’s first Catholic university founded by laypersons. —Tonette T. Orejas ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA, Philippines — Two universities in this city in Pampanga—one with a 91-year legacy, the other spanning 62 years—have flourished over time. The third-generation heirs leading the Holy Angel University (HAU) and Angeles University Foundation (AUF) believed they became good, if not the best, in what they do in their field because their institutions adhere to the values passed down by their founders, using these as guideposts in meeting today’s challenges. “All for the glory of God,” the motto of HAU founder Don Juan Nepomuceno, is not only etched on his gravestone. It is in the HAU mission statement, his grandson Leopoldo Jaime Valdes, the current university president, said. The maxim that his grandmother Doña Teresa Nepomuceno lived by—“Do it well or not at all”—has become the quality statement that is seen on campus. “Our grandparents were, in a way, servant-leaders. They didn’t bring attention to themselves; they just served. They’re philanthropists,” Valdes said, referring to the couple’s commercial and social enterprises that helped grow Angeles City, then Barrio Kuliat, that Juan’s great grandfather, Don Angel Pantaleon de Miranda, founded. The couple started the Angeles Electric Light and Power Plant in 1923 because the Holy Rosary Church needed electricity. They opened the Holy Angel Academy for their firstborn, Javier Jesus (Jave) and other youth who wanted to finish high school without studying in the capital Manila. Teresa handled the operations and Juan, the accounting and bookkeeping side. The children learned honest labor and discipline by working in the businesses and made sacrifices because their two houses accommodated the relatives. Valdes, a son of Aurora, the seventh among the 10 Nepomuceno children, had what he called the “extraordinary privilege” of growing and learning from his grandparents. At one time when businesses slumped, the elders ditched tinsels and glued instead “papel de Hapon” for a Christmas tree on the wall. From this, Valdes learned that the so-called old money from the wedding gifts of lands and gold coins was fleeting. “Industriousness, working hard, doing things for others— these are more important than the wealth you currently have. We never thought that we were rich. We kept thinking we had a lot of work to do,” he added. So beginning with 78 students in 1933, the enrollees grew to 14,026 this 2024, with 5,779 of them as scholars. HAU evolved as the first Catholic school in the Philippines that was founded and managed by laypersons. It is the first co-ed Catholic high school that produced government officials, business leaders, trailblazers in the private sector, artists, religious persons and rebels. It received the Philippine Quality Award among higher education institutions accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (Paascu). On account of his bloodline, background and work in HAU since 2016 in learning systems, Valdes was chosen by the board to head HAU in 2021 after the death of Dr. Luis Maria Calingo from complications of COVID-19 that year. Choosing Valdes was in line with the results of a 2015 survey that showed a strong clamor to have a family member lead the school. “Every president of the university has contributed to where it is right now. There are no right or wrong presidents,” Valdes said. Following its founders’ lead, HAU is not driven by profit. “It’s motivated by family and God and their values. In crises like World War II and Mt. Pinatubo’s eruptions, the [family] kept steadfast. The family comes in to rebuild. We always look around in our community and to society in general to see what we can do to support. And all the other family businesses are meant to do that,” he said. “We live these every day,” Valdes further said, adding, “We return to the vision-mission cycle and try to connect everything back to the founders as much as possible while looking forward.” He noted that there was clarification of roles at times. “Are we here to direct or are we here to serve? It is the service that is most important.” “The organization is like an upside-down pyramid, where the head, I myself, is at the bottom, and I serve all people above me, and they serve all the people above them. The goal is to be a servant first, a leader second. The goal is to serve the priority needs of the people who work with us. In this, the students and their parents are at the very top,” Valdes said. At least 680 of the close to 1,000 employees of HAU are teachers who are helped to imbibe the values and believe in the vision-mission. Valdes tells the story and values of Juan and Teresa to new employees. A cartoon character was made of Juan to inspire enthusiasm among the youth. “Laus deo semper” (Praise God always) is the battlecry cascaded by being a good model,” he said. PRAISE, PERSISTENCE Leopoldo Jaime Valdes is the third generation Nepomuceno heir leading the Holy Angel University’s educational battlecry “Laus Deo Semper” (Praise God always). Another Pampanga university, the Angeles University Foundation (right), is a story of persistence by the founder, Barbara Yap-Angeles; her son, Emmanuel, who turned it into a foundation; and her grandson, Joseph Emmanuel (below), who is leading it to prepare students for the modern challenges of education. —Tonette T. Orejas Some courses are offered for their importance rather than for money, like cybersecurity or a Green MBA for sustainability. It sustains the Center for Kapampangan Studies to help preserve the language and culture. It looks at the success of students and graduates. “Where are our graduates today? What did we do to get them there?” Valdes said. Based on the 2022-2023 tracer study, HAU graduates posted an 87-percent employability rate. The School of Arts and Sciences registered a rate of 88 percent; the School of Business and Accountancy, 88 percent; the School of Engineering and Architecture, 63 percent; the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 93 percent; the School of Computing, 100 percent; the College of Criminal Justice Education and Forensic, 87 percent; the School of Nursing and Allied Medical Sciences, 64 percent; and the School of Education, 94 percent. It offers less than 90 programs. “We knew we were different because of the way we were founded and how we were resilient over the years,” Valdes said. He added: “The important measure of a university that’s supposed to be cared [for] is that we did not leave anyone behind. And because we have to think in that respect, we have to think about those who failed. We are looking at failure as not a negative but something that actually leads to strength. Barbara Yap-Angeles closed the Angeles Academy three years after she opened it in 1933. Many endeavors, including motherhood, got her away from her dream of reviving the school. She picked up the dream again in 1962 by establishing the Angeles Institute of Technology (AIT) on proceeds of sold or pawned jewelry. Her eldest son, former Commission on Higher Education head Dr. Emmanuel Yap Angeles, recovered some of his mother’s jewelry and paid all her loans in 1975, or 13 years later. He also gave up his law practice to help her grow AIT. “Nobody should be deprived of education because of poverty,” was what she often told him. The Department of Education granted AIT university status in 1971. Emmanuel converted the school into a foundation and a Catholic university in 1975. He inaugurated the AUF Medical Center in 1990 and established centers of excellence at AUF, mostly on grants and tie-ups with more than 200 universities and benefactors from all over the world. Lawyer Joseph Emmanuel Angeles, the second of three children of Emmanuel and Dr. Cornelia Pabico Lukban, assumed the position of university president in 2009. “AUF was already well-known, especially for our nursing and medicine courses, when I assumed at the prodding of Tatang [Emmanuel], then AUF president Dr. Ricardo Pama and the AUF Trustees. I knew I had large shoes to fill. Tatang was the driving force behind the reestablishment of AUF, and the architect of AUF’s achieving university status within nine years, its conversion to a nonprofit foundation and recognition as a Catholic university,” Angeles said. “Cognizant of this legacy, I built upon this foundation to ensure the AUF founders’ enduring contribution to Philippine education,” he added. His focus, he said, is to attain the highest quality Catholic education and make it accessible to Filipinos. “In doing so, we bring to life AUF’s mission of ‘Total Development of Man for God and Humanity,” Angeles shared. According to him, the fulfillment of that mission can be seen from the overall board examination passing rate of 70.87 percent in 2009 and 86.98 percent in 2023; and Paascu accreditation of 19 programs in 2009 and 70 in 2023. Joseph Emmanuel Angeles, AUF president Its Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) Centers of Excellence (COEs)/Development (CODs) totaled one COE in Information Technology in 2009 and five centers in 2023 (COE in Information Technology, COE in Teacher Education, COE in Criminology, COD in Computer Engineering and COD in Nursing). AUF has also been recently included in the 2025 QS Asian Ranking (QSAR 2025). In Asia, it was ranked 901+; and in Southeast Asia, 169. AUF is the only private university in Central Luzon that was ranked in QSAR 2025. In The Impact Rankings, he said AUF was ranked as one of the top universities in the country along with the University of Santo Tomas, University of the Philippines and Ateneo de Manila University. In the Student Mobility and Openness Category of The World University Rankings for Innovation, AUF was ranked 57th in the world and 3ed in the Philippines. Angeles said it was important to share the narrative. “Lola Barang passed away before I was born, but her values were passed on through Tatang’s anecdotes over the dinner table. Tatang would similarly pass on his values and experiences through his own anecdotes and example.” He said he learned from her charity and concern for the disadvantaged. “Tatang attested to Lola Barang’s remarkable generosity, exemplified by her pawning jewelry to help others. From Tatang, that virtue of charity was reinforced, and to that he added the virtues of grit, hard work, discipline, and the ability to walk with kings, but not lose the common touch,” Angeles said. That generosity, he added, has continued through AUF’s scholarship programs that have benefited more than 78,000 students at a cost of over P1.36 billion from 1975 to 2023. His leadership introduced pillars of quality and accessibility. “Without quality and accessibility, AUF has no reason for being. Only with these foundations can AUF properly assume the mantle of a world-class Catholic university,” Angeles said. With these, new programs and institutes came. Among them are the AUF School of Law, headed by retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Jose Vitug, which has been recognized by the Legal Education Board and Supreme Court for its bar examination performance. The Confucius Institute at AUF was awarded multiple times as Confucius Institute of the Year in 2011, 2013 and 2017. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . The AUF Senior High School has been recognized by the Department of Science and Technology for their innovative research. The recently launched BS Human Biology program would allow exceptional students to complete their medicine studies at AUF within six years.Workday, Inc . WDAY shares are trading lower on Wednesday. The company reported third-quarter earnings of $1.89 per share, surpassing the $1.76 estimate. Revenue of $2.16 billion also beat expectations of $2.13 billion, up from $1.87 billion last year. Workday revised its FY25 subscription revenue guidance. Here are the analyst’s take on the stock: Piper Sandler analyst Brent A. Bracelin downgraded the stock to Neutral from Overweight, lowering the price forecast to $270 from $285. Goldman Sachs analyst Kash Rangan reiterated the Buy rating on the stock, lowering the price forecast to $300 from $305. Needham analyst Scott Berg reiterated the Buy rating on the company, with a price forecast of $300. Piper Sandler: Bracelin has lowered the growth estimate for Workday in 2026 to 12.5%, down from 14.0%, due to concerns over weak guidance and the company’s ability to drive growth next year. Per the analyst, until international expansion, new products, and partnerships begin to show stronger results, Workday’s growth prospects are diminishing, leading them to downgrade their rating to Neutral. While margin expansion to 27.5% in fiscal 2026 could support more than 15% earnings per share (EPS) growth, the analyst struggles to justify Workday’s high valuation, especially given a 28x price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple for CY26 (compared to a GAAP P/E of 70x). As a result, the analyst writes that the growth momentum for Workday has slowed. Read Next: Bitcoin Could Reach $1 Million By 2037, Economist Says: ‘Buy Of A Lifetime’ Opportunity Goldman Sachs: The analyst notes a slight decrease in fourth-quarter growth due to delayed large-deal revenue recognition and compression in 1Q25 from leap-year comparisons. Despite these challenges, the analyst is cautiously optimistic, noting that the macro environment in FY26 could improve following election results and potential rate cuts. Additionally, Workday’s AI products are showing strong traction, with 30% of third quarter customer expansions incorporating AI solutions, leading to a 39% reduction in turnover and a significant boost in selling prices. While the delayed revenue recognition from strategic deals was unexpected, the analyst forecasts that the products and features delivered should result in long-term revenue benefits. If Workday can maintain stable, durable growth and improve its margins, the stock is likely to see a re-rating, the analyst adds. Needham: Workday is facing longer sales cycles than in FY24, with cRPO at $6.98 billion, up 15.4% year-over-year, slightly above guidance. However, the analyst forecasts that Workday shares will be weak due to a lower-than-expected FY26 subscription revenue growth forecast of 14%, below the 15% consensus. This shortfall is attributed to revenue recognition timing on large deals. The analyst also sees investor concern growing over the intermediate-term outlook, as the company’s new management team has recently reaffirmed its 15% subscription growth targets. The analyst raised the FY25 EPS estimates to $7.20 from $7.12. Price Action : WDAY shares are trading lower by 8.26% to $247.87 at last check Wednesday. Read More: Trump’s Potential’ Health Czar’ Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Rattles Vaccine Stocks: ‘Shoot First Reaction’ © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.