ASCOT The Voice of The Sierra Tabloid A.Y. 2019-2020 Issue

THE VOICE OF THE SIERRA THE OFFICIAL STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY PUBLICATION OF AURORA STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

AUGUST TO DECEMBER 2019

The Investiture of the 5th Face of ASCOT Written by: Maria Cristina Basco “Bright Morning of May 20 1994 a ground breaking held at the Zabali Campus, together with the 13 faculty and 10 staff pioneers make it selflessly to what is ASCOT today,”---Dr. Benny Palma, the first ASCOT President, stated as he reminisce the day of founding ASCOT during the investiture of the 5th President of ASCOT Dr. Eutiquio DL. Rotaquio Jr, December 6 2019 held at Centro Baler, Baler Aurora.

The Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs, Dr. Eusebio V. Angara led the preparation of the installation wholeheartedly. He also used

the opportunity to show everyone what ASCOT is before.

“We are invested, more than what we are wearing today” - a piece from the statement of the VPAA, Dr Angara, in his congratulatory speech during the inauguration of the President.

He also acknowledges the loyalty of the New invested President to its alma mater.

For. Michelle Resueño, a friend of the Dr. Eutiquio and The Vice President for Planning and Finance, gives the audience a glimpse of the story of Dr. Eutiquio when they are in their way of achieving their dreams. She also extend her congratulation to her friend,

she leave a words, On how the gems continue being polish.

President family and friends, ASCOT Faculty and staff, the students witnessed his installation. That was the day of flipping another page of the history. The event also take as the opportunity to awards the plaque of recognition to those who extends the service from ten, fifteen, twenty and twenty-five years in service in ASCOT. Presidents Eutiquio, extend his gratitude to everyone, to his family and to the ASCOT Community, President-is the progress of new era.

ASCOT takes the 9th place in CAASUC Written by: Reaiah Codiapit

DOWNRIGHT TALENTED ASCOTIANS. Delegates for CAASUC III 2019, together with Dr. Jay Amon, Socio-cultural Director, bagged their trophy, Bacolor, Pampanga, November 14.

College paved a way for victory as it inclines in stand—from second to the last on 2019—now up to almost reaching the middle spot among the 13 State Universities and Colleges (SUC’s) of Region III during the 3rd Culture and Arts Association of State Universities and Colleges (CAASUC)Compe-

tition, November 12-14.

Don Honorio Ventura State University, Bacolor Pampanga—this year’s event host accommodates 1661 number of people, 90 of them consist of ASCOT representatives of both participants and coaches.

November 18, tarpaulins were

posted along the Lower Lobby Area of General Education Building (GenEd) that serves as a token of appreciation for the following participants who bagged awards for the different category naming; Jericho Ong Lumasac of BS Engineeering (Champion, Painting), Reaiah Codiapit, Rachelle Ann Impericontinue to page 2

PLUMA: 1ST Intercampus Seminar Workshop for Campus Journalism

INSPIRED JOURNALIST. Participants from the 1st Pluma InterCampus Seminar Workshop as they receive their certificate, October 31, 2019, Zabali Campus

Almost 100 students participated in the recently held 1st Pluma: Intercampus Seminar-Workshop on Journalism with a theme “Siklab”, BIT Multipurpose Hall, Zabali Campus, October 30-31.

Two speakers from Central Luzon State University have attended the said event and held lectures in concrete fields of campus journalism. Marjorie Naguimbing-Manlulu, Instructor I, Department of Development

Communication lectured about news writing. Hence, Ms. Amele Alcantara, Station Manager of 92.1 FM Radyo TV-Baler—who has been in a field of mass media and communication—explains the value and affirmed continue to page 3

INSIDE THIS NEWS ISSUE

EDITORIAL

FEATURE

SPORTS

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NEWS Pres. Rotaquio, lead the Pledge of Leaders Turning on the lights exposing the high fashion street wear of all ASCOTians, for the Acquaintance Party 2019 with a theme “Braver and Bolder find out who you are and do it in Purpose”.September 13 2019.

Right after the Oathtaking of all newly elected student’s organization officers led by the new Pres. Eutiquio Rotaquio , is the department presentation showing their talents from different field.

Good-looking with their street wear awarded as The Face of the night LEADERSHIP.The newly-elected President of Aurora for faculty and best dress, where the State College of Technology led the young leaders crown for LGBTQ and Mr. and Ms. upon taking their oath. Photo by Crystal Lei Pena Acquaintance serve for the students There are also students who are name as the lucky winner from the bowl of mug, Speakers, shirts and android Phone. The said events go on with a lively voice from Mr. Jefferson Lising and Ms. Alyssa Cariraga.

The Voice, attends National Training/Workshop on Campus Journalism

Pagsulat Ng Sanaysay:

Malayang Pagsasalaysay Written by: Maria Christina Lucas Kakaibang paghahanda ang isinagawa ng mga mag-aaral ng ASCOT para sa kanilang presentasyon. Maligalig silang nakilahok at nagpatala sa iba’tibang patimpalak. Nitong ika-29 ng Agosto, naganap ang patimpalak sa pagsulat ng sanaysay sa Accreditation Hall 2nd Floor, GenEd, na nilahukan ng labingsyam na mag-aaral; lima mula sa Senior High at ang nalalabing bilang ay galing sa iba’t-ibang departamento ng Kolehiyo.

Ang mga pinagpipitagang hurado’y nagmula rin sa naturang paaralan. Ito ay sina Bb. Katrina D. Lopez, G. Macario V. Tobia at si Bb. Kamille K. Dukha,mga ASCOT Instructor. Ang mga kalahok ay binigyan ng dalawang oras upang mailathala at maisalaysay ang ka nilang mga saloobin ukol sa “Sa paanong paraan

magbubuklod-buklod ang sambayanang Pilipino kung nagkakaroon ng isyu (political at hierarchical) sa paggamit ng kanilang mother tongue/sinusong wika/first language.”

Tatlong magigiting na manunulat ang nagpunyagi.

Nasungkit ni SaJane R. Resurreccion (ABM 12) ang unang pwesto, sinundan ni Lady Joy C. Cruz (BSED-1 English), at ikatlong pwesto si Princess C. Ramos (BSA 4). At sa pangkalahatan reulta, nangibabaw ang galing ng mga Ascotians. Hindi matatawaran ang sigasig at sipag ng mga SANFIL at TVOTS sa pagpapadaloy at pamumuno sa programa. Nagpapahiwatig ito ng agarang paghasa sa larangan ng pagsulat upang sa susunod na henerasyo’y mapagyaman at mapayabong.

Written by: Rachelle Ann Imperial

Seven students delegation from The Voice of the Sierra attended OSSEI’s National Training on Campus Journalism, a workshop on the prevalence of Campus journalism held at Crown Legacy Hotel, Baguio City on September 26-28, 2019. The talks were held by brilliants name in Philippine journalism.

Day 1 deals with evaluating campus publication whereby speaker Ben Domingo Jr, CHED Technical Committee for Journalism gave the talk. He tackles the important of student’s publication for giving voice for students. As for news writing, Mr. Melvin Garoon, PDL, Northern Luzon gave his comprehensive talk about making news and dealing with the truths.

Meanwhile participants in Day 2 had a chance to learn more about Editorial Writing, Multimedia Production and Feature Writing. The talk were given by Jose Torres Jr, Bureau Chief and Chief Operations,

UCAN News for Editorial and Ariel Ponce for Traditional Illustration Workshop. Mr. Jimmy Domingo a freelance Visual Artist gave his conprehesive talk about multimedia production. And for feature writing, and Alex Corpuz for Photojournalism.

Before the three days workshop ends, OSSEI gave certificates to every participants from different school in the Philippines. The seven students delegation included Maria Basco( Editor in Chief), Reaiah Codiapit (Managing Editor, Rachelle Imperial (Associate Editor), Geraldine Guerrero (Layout Artist), Tala Pena (Photojournalist), Maria Lucas ( Feature Editor), Xyra Lumasac (Photojournalist) , together with their adviser Miss Melissa Nacino and Lyka Gaurano “The truth is in us, we should not be afraid to speak for it” shares Rachelle on her learnings from the seminar.

(L-R) Melissa Nacino, Maria Cristina Basco, Maria Christina Lucas, Geraldine Guerrero, Lyka Gaurano, Rachelle Ann Imperial, Reaiah Codiapit, Xyra Allaina Lumasac, Crystal Lei Pena, The Voice of thr Seirra staff receive their certificate of recognition.

ASCOT take the 9th place in CAASUC 2019 from page 1 Clinth Cubert Quematon, John Herold Ortiz who were all under BS Education and Jester Cadiz of BS Engineering (Radio Drama, 1st place), Bonifred Casildo, BS Engineering (Charcoal Painting, 3rd place) and Ghiel Ellaine Periarce (Kundiman, 1st place). Also, the college have joined in Street Dancing, Photography Contest, Live Band, Sweet and Short Play, Instrumental Solo, Vocal Duet and Poster-Making Contest.

instructors that guide them namely: Karmina Barrogo, Diana Rose De Mesa, Maribeth Manuel, Edeneil Jerome Vallete, King Alvin Grospe, Rick Gonzales, Glenda Nad, Dave Patrick Ruiz, Melissa Nacino, Joshua Serafines and Student Affairs and Services (OSS), Von Gerald Macose.

On the side note, category such as literary events were respectively removed for the mean time in this year’s CAASUC competition for The said event were high- some reasons. Which is, a ly supported by the so- big chance for ASCOT to cio-cultural Director, Dr. Jay do better for the next year.

Amon as well as the college

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Blood Donation (PAMET) and HIV,Hepatitis B, Syphylis Free Testing, conducted in ASCOT It’s great pleasure to be part of the medical week that held at ASCOT Gymnasium last September23,2019.This activity was done by Philippine Medical Association,sponsored by the Aurora Medical Association in the presence of Dr . Nenita S. Hernandez and Dr .Myrna C. Nizer .It was the first time that this kind of activity was held at ASCOT. This can help more people and can give additional information about the diseases that can cause severe illness and even death.

It is said that 85% of males in the world are positive in HIV where by caused by sexual activity .The HIV, Hepatitis Band Syphilis can be transmitted through sexual activity .Other is transmitted through parent off spring and by blood transfusion.

For us to prevent these kind of diseases we must do the ABCDE tips; Abstinence, Be mutually faithful , Correct and consistent use of condoms, Douse clean needles GIVING OFF YOURSELF. Aurora State College participates in the all the time,and Education and right information. By those tips, we can surely have Medicine week Celebration through conducting HIV Screening Test and Blood Donation, ASCOT Gymnasium, October 21. Photo a healthy body and living.It can help us to be come more productive person that can

by Geraldine P. Guerrero do anything be cause we are physically and mentally fit .

At exactly 1o’clock in the afternoon,students and teachers went to Gymnasium for blood donation and HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B and Syphilis testing. Most of the blood donors are males, females were be able to donate if their monthly period is 2 weeks before of the schedule of their blood donation. If thisisn’t follow there are some tendencies that their hemoglobin may decrease in amount .One donor said that “Ang pagdo-donateng dugo ay parang recitation, nakapanghihina at nakauubos ng lakas.”He also added that”para rin makatulong sa mga mas nangangailangan.”Donating blood is good for the lpustocleanour body and blood .For the free blood testing,it is open for all who are willing to know of they were carrier of HIV, Hepatitis B or Syphilis .Some told that “mas okay na nga para mas safe.”

ASCOT-Gender Sensitive Community The Gender and development focuses on the differences between men and women. It emphasizes the gender roles and relations. It hopes to ensure the bright equity so that women and men can participate in an equal basis in decision-making and in developing a better society. According to Gender and Development Policy (Development and Peace), it is based on the philosophy underlying equal opportunity.

Nowadays generation passes by there are a lot of things that not only men are capable with. Women are now

also on the bunch, dealing with works in different sectors, such us becoming a leader, topping on academics. Women are not only trying to prove what the can do despite of their behavioural vulnerability to everyone that they are not only limited for household chores.

According to the Declaration of Human Rights (there are already 30 Human rights that is natured to everyone.

Everyone has the capacity to do work, to lead and to go beyond, it’s not based on who you are but on what you can do. For at the end, people may

PLUMA: 1ST Intercampus Seminar...

BIT - DEFENDS THEIR TITLE

from page 1 technicalities in terms of Broadcasting. While, Andrea May C. Malonzo,

forget who you are but not the legacy you’ve made and how it changed their perspective. ‘’All human MERIT OF WOMEN. Mrs. Malou Angara headed the seminar regards to Violence Against Women, held at Aurora State College born are free, of Technology, GenEd Upper Lobby, December 2. full of equi- Photo by Crystal Lei Peña ty and equality in honour and problems like depression. Genin right”. We are all equal that der equality is a must for each no one deserves to be hurt by and every one. It shows pride anyone. We must love each and liberality for those who other; show care and affection feel weak, hopeless and helpespecially to those who need it ers. GAD is sophisticated that the most.

Those people needs to be elaborated. who are struggling with such

Radio

Instructor I, Department of Development Communication talks about lay-outing. The two-day seminar was attended by the selected students of each college departments in purpose of enriching their knowledge regarding freedom of expression in the medium of journalism—through writing and photo-taking.Activty was done through the joint effort and support given by the OSS Director, Von Gerald D. Macose, BIT Director, Antonio D. Bolivar III. The event has been beneficial for all as it preserves the value of expression.

Industrial Technology Department hold tightly it’s title “Back-to-Back Champion” for College Intramurals 2019, bagging 1443 points from different categories, BIT students showcase their stint to pluck the trophy of champion.

As their Toro Mascot, defined their ingredients to the world of winning the game over seven departments. There is no more secret to meet the Back- to – back Champion more than to their determination and unity as their faith drive the games.

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NEWS CONGRATULATIONS PASSERS!

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MECHANICAL ENGINEER 1.

Engr. Paulo P. Albaytar

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For. Juliebel Cate A. Cada For. Ronalen D. Candelario For. Warlito N. Candelario For. Desiree S. Catipon For. Eden Joyce O. Clemente For. Marjorie V. Conde For. Jossa T. Corpuz For. Rogine C. Cruz For. Mae L. Daro For. Jade Adrian B. Dela Cruz For. Sheryl L. Dela Cruz For. Analyn A. Dictado For. Riza Mae V. Espineli For. Mark Christian T. Facun For. Jolina C. Foster For. Kristine Joy M. Frago For. Leyanne S. Gonzales For. Kaycee V. Gordolan For. Jesica Q. Manaysay For. Joana May M. Mateo For. Sylquiz T. Montes For. Monette M. Ongue For. Judy Anne Grace G. Paledped For. JaspherO. Peñaredondo For. Gener Joseph C. Pimentel For. Dhareal Joy B. Poblete For. Raven Joy M. Postor For. Jan Paola B. Rioroso For. Renzo D. Sentillas For. Jennielyn M. Tolentino For. Chairi G. Villaflor

For. Sol Bituin M. Aragon For. Olivia M. Asuncion For. Jan Alexis F. Buenconsejo

Guttieraz Julius LPT Marcelo Ted LPT Armada Jona Mae LPT Esteban Isabel LPT Montes Amececam Amnosyltica LPT Olazo Eden Rose LPT Quiben Bridgette Ann LPT Tumel-Ang Micah Jone LPT

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The New ASCOT’s Mission-Vision

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VISION A globally-recognized Scientific and Technological University in Aurora by 2027.

MISSION ASCOT shall produce globally-competitive, ethnically-upright and gender-sensitive graduates in the field of arts and science, forestry, agriculture, education, information technology, industrial technology, engineering, marine and environmental science by promoting gender-responsive and quality instruction, research, extension and production towards sustainable development.

Elizabeth D. Lopez LPT

Designation of College Officials EUTIQUIO DL.ROTAQUIO, JR PhD

College President

EUSEBIO V. ANGARA, PhD Vice President for Academic Affairs concurrent

ANTONIO D. BOLIVAR III Director, Department of Industrial Technology, President of Faculty and Staff Association

FOR. MICHELLE A. RESUEŃO Vice President for Planning and Administration

CHRISTOPHER G. MARMOL Director, Department of Information Technology

GERARDO S. RILLON, PhD

Chief, Administrative Officer

JOSEPH T. GONZALES

College Board Secretary

GODFREY B. GUDOY Director, Information and Communication Technology

VON GERALD D. MACOSE Director, Office of the Student Affair and Services

JAY M. AMON, PhD

Director, Socio-Cultural

ALFREDO C. PADIOS, JR.

Principal, Senior High School Director, Research and

RAFAELITO A. MIÑOZA

Internal Auditor

MARIA CRISTINA B. CAÑADA

MARIA LUCIA A. RAMOS

Human Resources Management Officer

Development Services & NBC 461 Coordinator

ALMA S. BAYUDAN

Guidance Councelor

RICARDO G. GONZALES, JR. Director, Extension and Training

FOR. RB J. GALLEGO Director, Graduate Studies Program ENGR. OSCAR BARAWID, PHD Director, Department of Engineering FOR. GERRYE P. ALFONSO Director, Department of Forestry ROWEL G. OLILA, EdD

Director, Teacher Education

MELITA M. AMATORIO

Director for Finance &

Budget Officer

MARDELYN B. BARROGO

Director, Auxiliary and

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Project & College Librarian

GLENDA M. NAD EVI Q. FONTANOS, PhD Director, Department of Agriculture and MALOU C. ANGARA Aquatic Sciences

Bazal Campus Administrator MARCO F. DE GUZMAN

Casiguran Campus Administrator

ZENAIDA A. EXCLAMADO Director, Department of Arts and Sciences

Director, Sentro ng Wika at Kultura Director, Gender and Development Office

RIOSAHLIE YLAR-MADRID Director for External, Local, Regional and International Affairs MARK LESTER G. CUNANAN

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JORDAN R. FAJARDO

Student Council President

EDITORIAL Ang

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Ang Pilipino ay isang lahing nakaangat mula sa opresyon ng mga mananakop, bayanihan tungo sa iisang layunin, layon na ipaglaban hindi lang ang lupang sinilangan maging ang ating lahi.Wika ang naging isa sa mga simbolo ng katapangan nating mga Pilipino. Sabi nga,“Language is red string of faith that ties all (filifinos) together. It binds us to a culture that represents the mettle and strengths.” Anonymous. Wikang Filipino, sandata ng pag kakaisa,ngunit sa mabilis na agos ng ating panahon sumasabay ang ating wika. Hindi masasabi na naiiwan ito, tila ito pa nga ay nauuna na.

Ang Pagbawas ng anumang

asignaturang naka batay sa wikang Filipino ay kasing kahulugan ng paghinto sa pagpanday nito,”Ang wika ay ako” ngunit paano maipapakilala ang ako kung ibang wika ang dadalhin ko, naka batay sa wika ang isang kultura, at ako ang siyang bunga nito, dahil ang Paglusaw ng wikang Filipino ay pagtunaw sa isang Disiplina.

Hindi mali ang pag hasa sa isang bagay na maari mong magamit sa hinaharap, ang pagsasanay sa wikang Ingles o iba pa ay maaring tugon sa paghahanda sa bukas.

Ngunit kailan man ang isang itak na dinala sa panday upang linisin ay hindi sinasagot ng aksyon na pagalis sa orihinal na bakal kundi ang pag linis sa balot na kalawang.

GHOST PROJECT “Capturing the students’ nightmare that used to love the music of nature” There are some under construction building where the students feel the excitement to finish; Men’s Dormitory, but the most awaited one is the project in front of General Education Building. The construction happened during the year in service of the former President Doracie Nantes, that was planned to be called the Academic Square.

“Re-store the stress free campus entrance”---- a piece of President Eutiquio

statement when he was asked about the unfinished building. The front of GenEd building is the square of green grass, a spot during the flag raising, celebration of Department Days, even for the college Intramurals. The same in the place that you wanted to visit where you can see the different types of students busy doing their things, some are in group study or alone, rehearsing a performance, laughing together, a perfect image of the students.

This kind of phenomenon is not introduction to us, that was all over the chapter of our book, Leaders promised a lot of project that seems to be `useful for the community, but at midst of term it remain a promise or worse there is a planted post, a tons of materials, a hired Contractors but the post still the post without the wall and roof.

It is saddening that the project has been stop for a year now. Expected buildings that serve for the academic facilities end to be the best spot for the shooting of horror film. It should not even be a question of who bagged the budget. Or what reason

to stop the construction. We understand why the board should talk in the closed doors regard to that matter, but at least let the student, the community, the stakeholders itself, to know about the real score in that issue. Could they slide the glass window to enter on the building? See, that the students are the most affected. What is there to hide, right?

Beside the students are still the promised to use the building if ever.

Unfinished building is one of the major challenged for the present administration. Would be the re-storing to a stress-free campus entrance be possible? Or we should wait for another word from another face. What are advantages and Dis-advantages of restoring? Maybe we should stop the practice of promising the things that we can’t give.

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Feature

It was another peaceful day in the Amazon. It was a full bliss as the cold breeze passes through my branches and leaves. The sun is currently smiling at me. The birds are chirping within my branches. Monkey, koala and other animals are happy hearing the humans who fought for us in able to preserve us. I can hear their victory. Plants and animals were once lived in harmony.

Not until we saw a group of unknown men, wearing different clothes from a certain tribe, pouring something beneath us. Then they

start to laugh as they finish what they’re doing. I am still confused.

Not until they lit a match and throw it towards the direction where they pour the liquid.

“Fire! Fire!” a deer shouted.

All the other animals were shocked and terrified. They start panicking. I wanted to move but I can’t do anything. We can’t walk or even move our twigs. Well, if we could, we would like to run away. It gets bigger… the place were covered with smoke. The green had turn into ashes. It was too late and all I

can hear are the deafening screams of wild animals. said.

“Calm down, everyone!” I

No one listens. They all start to run away, carrying their child and friends away from danger. The fire is evident everywhere, the possibility of danger is high that would lead to huge loss of lives. Extinction is predictable yet we waited. We stood there—watching the animals run, watching the birds fly. Standing still, hearing the silent scream of justice of my fellow trees, blended with swoosh of flames around. Unwillingly smelling the gas of burning plants and observing what despair looks like.

“What are we going to do now?” The tree next to me asked.

“What else?” I answered.

“What else can we do?”

The Amazon Rainforest has been burning for weeks now. Humans are not helping. Well, maybe some tried to, but it is not enough.

They destroy us.

“They burned us. I saw it all. I saw how my family were killed merciless. I saw how my family, one by one, disappeared, right in front of me. I couldn’t do anything about it. I had never felt so useless in my entire life, until that moment.”

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memories of happy moment came back to my mind, whereby all of us were silently living in peace; engaging in the continuous cycle of give and take. But now, the humans take more than what they need but still have the courage to burn us. They let us die. And then, they will complain due to the lack of oxygen.

Their own act will be the death of them.

“So this is goodbye then” says the tree who grow with me.

“It is” the older tree said.

“Goodbye, everyone. It was nice working with all of you. Our job of releasing oxygen for the humanity is on its due.” I said. I look on to the tree that is growing beside me.

“I didn’t even get a chance to bear even a single fruit.” He said sadly.

“It’s okay” I said. “Atleast, you grew old enough and helped this world by making oxygen” “You did a great job” the oldest tree said. “You all did a great job” the last word he says.

The fire gets even bigger that it reaches me. That time, I knew this is my end.

Extreme heat is already spreading from my root to my trunk and leaves. I can’t help but to cry silently as I watch myself and any other trees burn down. I thought human care for us, some maybe but not all and that was the worst part of it. We gave them what the need but this was all the exchange of it.

I can’t see humanity at all. I will just accept my fate.. our fate that ends here.

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‘ ne team, One Dream, One Goal’but life itself is a battle.

Everyone got excited before the college Intramurals 2019. Departments have their own preparation technique, but what’s matter the most are the player, are they ready physically, mentally and emotionally?Warriors! Gives big impact, small voice shouting at me. Emptiness and silence filled the deep confusion inside, from the boiling waters, “Nakakapagod tapos di ma-appreciate ng iba.” A warrior spoke with power. The game wasn’t started yet but the thorns and broken crystal exists.

It’s not just about winning the game by having a trophy and praises from other people. Yet, why some of us put so much expectation that becomes a burden to anybody.

Players know their goals and limitations, strength and weaknesses.

Ascotians, instead of giving them pressure and burden. Why don’t we try to make some ways that inspires a warrior? Try to put yourself in their shoes, giving the best thing you can. But in return gossips and rumours about your failure. Is it failure a reason to be worried of ? In fact, worrying doesn’t change anything but believing is a choice.

After the celebration of college Intramurals everything went right, such an ordinary day from the 365 day of a year, easily forgotten.

“There’s always a rainbow after the rain” If we learn how to accept and not to judge, then we will be accepted. Three is a lot of reason to give up, yet! There’s always a reason to stay.

Only brave, can take the risk, strive the best toward excellence. Let our voice, cheers up the gloomy warriors. Make them shine and bring back the momentum on their endless game in life.

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Rachelle Ann A. Imperial If every Filipino is actively using his or her Facebook account on a daily basis, memes of Gretchen Diez and news about SOGIE BILL are impossible not to notice. Through the power of the internet, everyone has an access for news and we cannot deny the fact that everyone has a “say” about this issue. It is about the transgender woman Gretchen Diez arrested at mall in Quezon City for using woman’s washroom. Diez was denied use of the women’s comfort room at the Farmers Plaza mall by a female staff. She was then handcuffed and brought to the Quezon City Police District Station for unjust vexation.

This issue drive the LGBTQIA together with Sen. Hontiveros the author of this bill to pass the SOGIE BILL, but the question is; in a matter of washroom it really a right for LGBTQIA community or a privilege? Is this bill necessary?

Let’s run a quick definition about this bill. The SOGIE (Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity and Expression Bill or House Bill 4982) seeks to penalize all forms of discrimination based on a person’s SOGIE. Once the SOGIE Bill becomes a law, we can say goodbye to some of our basic freedoms, such as freedom of speech, when we talk about them and they think it discriminate and offend them, we will be penalized by fine of not less than 50 to 200,000 or can be jailed for 1 year or less than 6 years. Say goodbye also to our freedom of conscience, religion and association. Parents can also say goodbye to their parental rights, for they cannot just say “NO: if their child choose to be part of LGBTQIA community. Under this law, people will be forced to ignore science and instead trust their feelings if they are female or male. Their biological feature will not define their gen-

der. They are allowed to use female-only restrooms and locker, compete in women’s sport, join beauty pageants, can be excepted in dress code at school and company. Again, is this law seeks for their rights or this law is a privilege for them?

Is this necessary? This bill is inherently not revealed in our country because the rights of ALL FILIPINOS are protected by already existing numerous laws. Are LGBTQIA not Filipino? They are Filipinos.

So why do we still need this law if all their rights are being protected.

One of the netizen Vincent Ribaya said; “Have your rights been impede? Refer to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Have you been wronged? Refer to the civil code. Has crime been committed? Refer to the Revised Penal Code.

Wrongfulness in the workplace? Refer to the Labor code. Sexually harassment Act.” See, there’s a lot of

law that can protect ALL Filipinos, all we must do is to seek for a right justice not to create a new law that could somehow defy some other people’s right.

If it will become a law, women will suffer.

Our country has its own way of treating everyone’s right.

We accept LGBTQIA rights and we are not discriminating them. Do we still need paper and legislative to prove that we really accept them? Having LGBTQIA friend, classmates, teacher and workers are still not enough to say that we accept them? LGBTQIA transgender women are not allowed to use women’s comfort room, it doesn’t mean that they will pass a law allowing all the privileges on their side. If we could just respect ALL, transgender respecting women who are not comfortable having them on their own comfort room.

A Glimpse on Foundation Keilyn Cudillo

We students once dream to experience a worth remembering foundation day, whereby we can bear it in our mind in the most vivid way together with the memories we shared to our friends and classmates until our school year ends.

What makes a foundation day notable having its true essence? Is it the long duration of time given to celebrate this event or is it the effort that the teachers, staff as well as the student’s council exerted just to make this happen even though there is not enough time and scheduled time barriers.

The mere fact to this is that the scheduled became a conflict yet they manage to arrange a simple program consisting of a deportment presentation CAROLLING were by the ASCOTIANS from different department joined together to show their talent for this particular event.

The highlight and the most awaited part is the Mr. and Ms. Foundation day 2019.

Shout, scream, cheers, and a pplauses from each department is dominated the gymnasium.

However, some students cannot hide their

annoyance on foundation day saying they didn’t feel the essence of this event for this is also the day were by of completing clearance and requirements. Students were seen all along the ASCOT premises with white sheet of paper in their hands.

We can’t deny that we all have busy scheduled and yet we manage to experience such event. The effort is so mendable, hence, the unwanted circumstances must be a lesson to learn for the next year preparation for foundation day.

Arts

THROUGH LENS

P H O T O Crystal Lei Peña Xyra Allaina Lumasac Mikee Noche

B Y Geraldine Guerrero Maria Cristina Basco Rhomar Llanilo

Literary

10 No tit le

I am awake tonight Wishing do things can be changed I try to convince my self But it’s all so strange Is it me?

Or it is you?

Do I try?

Or are we through?

So long we’ve shared Just to walk away But so much hurt To want to stay.

Why do we do this?

Try to hurt the other more, Only to watch one Walk night out of the door I love you so much Yet I push you to the point of breaking But why do you play with my heart And never stop taking Don’t push Don’t try Don’t stress Don’t cry That is what plays Over in my head As I try to close my eyes And just go to bed

Color And Reflect Broken crayons still color.

Shattered mirror still reflect light.

Being broken does not mean that we are useless.

Being shattered does not mean that we must be thrown out.

Break a crayon and it becomes perfect for sharing another person.

Shatter a mirror and it becomes a mosaic of a little reflection.

Being broken means that we have the capacity to color the world more beautifully than a rainbow.

Being shattered means that we have a greater power to reflect light.

We must not see our broken life as pointless.

We must not see the shattered pieces of our existence as a waste.

Quite the contrary impact.

Every broken and shattered pieces of our life is a part of what makes each of us beautiful and meaningful.

No one colors the worlds quite like you.

No one reflect the light of existence the way you can.

Today! Start coloring the world and brighten day with your own special way.

Because every one of us is broken and shattered.

I t’s in your Hand!

Written by: suenosymajica

Let the silence be our loudest cry But let the deafening silence die Let their ear be mad at the noise Of our agony, and our choice They did promise a good life ahead But in exchange, of freedom… dead One choice, yet it has many result It may break you, it may insult You may have silver on your palm But you will never be calm When you choose silver over gold And temporary happiness over great future you may hold You have to decide who you will trust, The liars who will turn your future into dust Or the maker who will build a great future for us It’s in your hand!

Araw Ay Napagod Kakasikat Minsan mo bang naisip kung ang araw ba ay napagod sa kakasikat?

Ang ulan ba ay napapagod rin sapagbagsak?

O ang hangin ay napapagod rin sa pag-ihip?

Ikaw? Kailan ka mapapagod umiyak?

Kailan kapapasilaw sakinang at indak?

Sapag uwi mo’yluha ang katapat Sa katotohanang, sa mundo’y walangtapat Ililipad ka sa kaligayahan Ngungituuwi kangluhaan, Sa mundongmapanlinlang Sarili mpo ang siyang lalaban Alam mo naman ang tama at mali, Pero pilitmong pinipili, Ang satingin mo’y saya ang dulot, Ngunit di moa lam putting bistida mo ang makukusot Kailan ka mapapagod umiyak?

Kailan ka tatahan at lalaban?

Samundongpuno ng ipokrito Sarili mo ang kakampi mo

Minsan Ba?

Minsan ba naisip mo na masyado ka ng pasikat Isinabuhay ang kuwento ng ilang sikat Hindi ka naman artista ngunit patuloy kang pumapapel, Sa mundong puno ng bida bida wag ka ng umepal pa Kulang ka ba sa pansin o sadyang epal lang at di marunong umintindi na ang buhay mo’y

Literary Pag Di Kayo Sure sa Akin, Wag na Kayong Pumasok sa Buhay Ko written by

“And all will be alright in time”, a line from the song Leaves of Ben and Ben. In the era of chinat-nilandi-ginhost, where is the right time to be alright. #Anona2020na, are we still gonna be the victim of chinat-nilandi-ginhost? Lot of us still in the process of fear, fear of rejection, fear of being alone and fear of the so called, “commitment.”

The answer is NO, it’s already 2020 and we must choose ourselves, we must not be the girl who chase for someone’s attention. Stop being “maharot” and “marupok”. Let’s be the strong independent woman. A woman who knows her value, who knows that love will find her and it’s not her job to chase for men.

What’s meant to be yours will find it way to find you. If it’s not for you, then it’s not for you. Learn to LET GO! Ghorl, those who tell that, “you are to much to handle” are not enough to match you. So if you are once a victim of chinat0-nilandi-ginhost,end that routine.

Start anew life of being strojg independent woman.

If someone approach you, let this be your mantra, “Pag di kayo sure sa akin, wag na kayong pumasok sa buhay ko.”

Winning in Life

Failure doesn’t mean you are a failure, it means.

You have not succeeded. Failure doesn’t mean you don’t have it, it means You were willing to try. Failure doesn’t mean you accomplished nothing, It means you have learned something Failure doesn’t mean God has abandoned you, It means God has a better way for you The road to success is not straight there is a curve called failure. That’s why we should have the faith. In life there are people that will hurt us and cause us pain. But we must learn to forgive and forget. There’s a trust to gain. In life there are mistakes we will make We must learn from it and acceptance is to take.

There are regrets we will have to live but we must entertain challenges to deal with. There are fears that will hold us back from what we want we must learn to fight and never say “can’t”.

God holds our lives in his hands. Our faith through his guidance. He gave us key for the future. He is looking over you, I’m sure.

WHORE MAN

11 Vague

I know, it’s blurry.. a mess.

It is hard to put into words that you cannot explain it right away, or neither to say, you would like to draw a masterpiece but you can’t understand what your mind is trying to say.

Let us stay in this manner. One morning, on your first period of class, let’s assume you are having communication subject. I knock on your classroom to ask you out because I’ll be giving you a pencil.

Oh, who the hell would give you a pen early morning when you yourself is struggling in a communication class that requires a pail of confidence for it mandatorily expects you to be a front-speaker and a total human embodiment of bold and braveness.

Who would never feel the mild nerve-crack whenever the instructor picks an index card in rumble?

“Crisanto, what is Bill of Rights?”

“Damn, uhm..Sir..”

“Haven’t you read the module yesterday?”

I guess I should get myself out of here. It’s my fault.

But no, that’s not gonna happen. Let us get back on the scenario of me giving you a pencil.

You step out of the room as your instructor call your name, not for a recitation but because I am outside waiting for you.

I’m sorry. May I know what is this for?

It’s yours, I assume.

Your classmates start to scream and all I can hear is “AYIEEEEH!” They got thin voices that it can disturb the class discussion on the room right next to them. You look at me and raise your eyebrow. You look something.

Something is something.

“Boy, Valentines is long way to go. I don’t accept any presence early to this date. A pencil? I can buy that” your voice is echoing in my head.

This is your pencil, thought I could give it to you. You forgot.

You were in shock.

Hopeless

By Hector

Cups of Coffee And the odd sip of tea Hallucination you and me.

By Hector

A single standing tree A poet quite lonely Looking at stars thinking of she

Cold Eyes, Pointed nose, Perfect curve of lips With a husky Voice

A ship lost at sea Sailing away from reality Dreaming of her, shores hopefully

Emotionless face of yours Is what I love, Your accent sent shiver down there,

Stars shine brightly In the vivid city But it’s you he sees.

I look at you, Swallowed and blotted eyes of yours, The treacherous tears began to leak So,I give you a crumpled handkerchief.

Wherever you might be You are what he calls lovely You are what makes him happy.

They see you a whore man, I saw you a dark one, But after a night, You leave a note;

It’s definitely not me, Who dream to be his lady, But it’s you!

Who already buried.

“Thank you, Good bye” You’re still a whore man.

FACES BEHIND THE PAGES

10 12

Khring

“A sweet failure of your success. ” Lion - For it scares you, deeply it carries a strong personality and that one is what I admire the most.

A iah

“Patuloy subok. ”

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sumu-

Cat - For a cat has a beautiful eyes; the source of noise, fierce and bravery.

Ghen

Kei

“Success

is not measured by how you fulfill the expectation of other, but by honestly live up to your own.

”

“She’s a beautiful soul

meant for a purpose.

Brave and determined to keep doing what she loves.

”

Eagle - For it was born strong and fly higher and farther just to reach its destination.

Phoenix - For it reminds me that only in the ashes of who we were, we can rise up to be who we are.

Rhomar

A ngie

“Silent. Ang katahimikan ang susi sa malinaw at maayos na kaisipan. ” Dog - For a dog can give an unconditional love.

“She’s like an abstract painting that you can’t understand, what’s the meaning of it? Inside of dark, outside of light, a mystery can’t be found.

“She

Rae

believe she can.

Look at her now, she’s smiling because God is with her. She will never lose this fight.

” Dog

same with the past, move forward to the present and read about future.

”

escape from pain. Color doesn’t define your worth. Be optimistic.

Just so be it.

”

- I love to comfort others. I’m friendly and approachable.

Tala

Mikee

Allaina

“She’ll hurt you with the truth and never comfort you with a lie. Keeps going on but sometimes in doubt. Single-layered personality

” Lion

“I

learned a long time ago that the wisest thing i can do is be on my own side. Be an advocate for myself and others like me.

” Dog

- For it posses qualities of a good queens and comanding esteem. It is brave and strong and that is the qualities that I need to be able to survive

- I would be a dog. So I can protect and love those person that I cherished the most.

Rhaven

Jayson

”

Wolf - Aside from its strength and speed, wolves can be both dependent and independent. It can stand on its own.

“Time pass by, but

only one man left with a strong faith, genuine personality and most specially whom you can trust and rely one.

”

Rabbit - For it brings simple happiness.

It has the ability to grow itself even though there are so many problem and struggles.

ADVISERS Lyka Mae Gaurano

“Smile is the only to

Firefly - For it sees beauty and light even in the darkest part of life.

we find our life’s purpose.

The eye sheds a tear to find its focus.

Hedgehog - For it symbolize inner wisdom, calmness and defensiveness. It has a spine to protect her to the struggles and pain.

“Avoid committing the

Eyra

Agila - Dahil kung gaano katayog ang kanyang lipad ganon din ang aking mga pangarap.

“Sometimes in tragedy ”

Maria

Melissa

“Stop caring what ev-

eryone think. Start caring whatever you think.

It isn’t about you. Be the best version of yourself

”

Dog - Dogs enters our life and changes everything. They are the most loyal animal for me.

Eden

“She’s not just a friend but a total superhero to her friends. Can be a companion and guide you in the right path.

”

Shark - A dominant species in the seahut have contributions in the environment and balance to the ecosystem. It symbolize myself fot as a person I am a fighter with a a good heart on the inside

Grace Nacino

Entertainment

CARTOON BY Jayson Tatel

Angelika Terry

Rhaven Acosta

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Faces Behind Their Strength Xyra Allaina Lumasac

Ms. Angelbert Manzanares and Mr. Ian Angelo Saturno of Education Department and Department of Industrial Technology bagged the title for Mr. And Ms. Intramurals 2019 last November 11, 2019 held at Sentro Baler.

Moreover, Ms. Charmine Ramac (BSIT) became the First Runner-up together with Mr. Christian Jade Montesa (Engineering) and Ms. Coleen Joyce Soriano (Engineering) got the Second Runner-up together with Mr. Kim Asuncion

(BSIT).

sons why i won” she added.

“Maybe the guts to show off ? kasi sa totoo lang ako mismo nashocked sa pinaggagawa ko.

Maam Nikita and Sir Amon told me what Mr. And Miss SCUAA be like at pinush nila ako na as much as possible that standard yung makita sakin.

Kaya ayun, eventhough I’m chubby that time, I managed to show what I got” Ms. Manzanares said in an interview. “The guts despite of flaws and willingness to earn points for education department are the rea-

“Siguro po dahil hinde po ako competitive at naging friendly lang ako sa kapwa ko candidates.

Manalo man o matalo magkakaibigan parin kami” Mr. Saturno said in an interview. “Nanalo po ako siguro po dahil inisip ko lang po na enjoyin lang yung pageant hindi ko inisip na laban ito inisip ko lang na para ito sa aking magulang at aking kaibigan” he added.

SPORTY GLAMOUR. Filling the day with charismatic vibe, Angelbert Manzanares from Department of Education and Ian Angelo Saturno from Department of BIT seize the grand titleMr. and Ms. Intramurals 2019, held at Centro Baler. Photo by Tala Pena

Intramurals 2K19 Written by: Maria Christina Lucas

Everyone got tired but enjoyment remarked, got dark but it was very effective and a total win but also a lose but still fairness remained in heart and mind of all because everyone deserve to be the winner. The intramurals successfully celebrated different department show-off their unique skills. The search for Mr. and Ms. Intramurals, mascot competition, bench yell, mega crew and different sports were held. They really spent their power, effort and time to show in everyone the talent that they had. Even if they’re from different department, discipline and having sportsmanship reigned.

The program was done almost smooth and tranquil. Ian Angelo Saturno from department of BIT and Angelbert Manzanares from department of Education, bagged the title as Mr. and Ms. Intramurals. The contestants did and gave their best but the effort of these two are more brilliantly copeup the attention of the judges and the audience, so they hailed as the winner. All mascot participants of different department was presented. Which they modeled their creativity and their uniqueness, so BIT department celebrated as they hailed as the champion. All department yelled when the competition in bench yell was started which Engineering department bagged the first place. All were gaped when BSIT department show-off their unique and graceful dance, so they hailed as champion in mega crew competition.

All department have players that raised their flag and gave shine to their department for them to bag the trophy of champion. Basketball, volleyball, beach volley, baseball, softball, table tennis, billiards, taekwondo, athletics, chess, scrabble, word factory, darts, and ML or mobile legends, those are the sports that players raced. Everyone faced the extreme heat of sun and the heavy rain but despite of that determination left a marked in reaching and achieving the champion. Fisheries got overall score 282, Information Technology got 555, Education got 562, Forestry got 760. In the third place got 1,011 which is Arts and Sciences, 2nd is Agriculture and Aquatic Sciences got 1,127, 1st is Engineering got 1,410.

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At the end, BIT department got 1,443 which hailed as the overall champion, they show their power and determination was the important foundation on reaching the champion. Everyone must have unique strategies that would help the team to be the winner.

ASCOT- SCUFAR III Kicks-Off

ASCOT faculty and staff joined the annual SCUFAR III Olympics 2019 last December 16-19 held at Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU), Magalang Pampanga.

ASCOT faculty and staff joined the annual SCUFAR III Olympics 2019 last December 16-19 held at Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU), Magalang Pampanga.

(NEUST), Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA), President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU), and the host University Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU).

Starting from the entrance of PSAU to the Grand stadium ASCOT delegates parade followed by Bataan Agricultural State College (BASC), Bulacan State College(BulSU), Don Honorio Ventura Technolgical State University(DHVTSU), Nueva Ecija University of Science Technology

The Program started with the invocation and National Anthem led by PSAU Drum n’ Lyre and a warm welcome speech from PSAU president and SCUFAR III President, followed by a keynotes speech from the guest of honor Mr. Calvin Abueva and Mr. Arvin Santos from Philippine Basketball Asso-

ciation As the flame of Friendship has been ignited, ASCOT delegates take a step to meet the perpendicular line to the world of champion as they bagged the 5th place. From the shouting of the “let the game begin” up to the exchanging of Congratulations the College President Dr. Eutiquio , ASCOT sports Coordinator Mr. Mendizabal ASCOT Faculty and Staff Association President Mr. Bolivar Support was clearly showed.