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JUNE - JULY 2014 ISSUE l
VOL. 54 ISSUE NO. 9 l
ISSN 1656-8699
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THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF THE LAGUNA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY - SANTA CRUZ MAIN CAMPUS
RAIN DROPS. Four students of Laguna State Polytechnic University-Santa Cruz Campus (LSPU-SCC) walk across the university grounds on a rainy day after the almost week-long continuous rainfall brought by typhoon Glenda which caused devastation to some facilities and trees within the vicinity of the university.
LSPU-SCC forms uniform scheme By | Maria Kristelle Jimenez
For implementation of orderliness and recognition of every colleges, Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPUSCC) organized a uniform decorum for each department, effective for Academic Year 2014-2015. Wearing unauthorized uniform for every college is strictly prohibited, thus only academic uniform that includes white polo, gray slacks and black shoes for males and white blouse, gray slacks/skirts and black flats/heels for females should be worn every day except Wednesday and Saturday. Meanwhile, the departmental shirt should only be worn during Wednesday and Continue to pg. 4
CTE Seniors Amass Student Teaching Orientation By | Cyrile Francia
AACCUP attests LSPU as one of Top Performing SUCs By | Cristina Trinidad
“ A A C C U P Accreditation attested that our educational operations maintain above average standards in terms of our objectives.” This was proven by Dr. Nestor M. De Vera, President of Laguna State Polytechnic University as the University got different recognitions which marked it one of the Top
Performing State Universities and Colleges, March 12-15. The said accreditation marked as one of the steps in realization of University’s vision and further elevation of its status for the benefits of students and the community it serves, as well as catering quality output in quest for quality higher education. The certifications received by the University
“You must always have that igniting passion for teaching.” These are some of the words that were prompted by the Department of Education (DepEd) officials for 4th year students regarding their forthcoming deployment during the second part of their student teaching orientation at LSPU Multi-Purpose Gymnasium and Hall, July 28. Compromised by the seniors of Bachelor of Secondary Education, Bachelor of Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science
By | Jan Carisse Mejia
CIT orients newbies By | Jan Carisse Mejia
By | Cyrile Francia
Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) conducted accreditation visits for the College of Teacher Education and College of Industrial Technology of LSPU-SCC, June 23. AACCUP accreditors Dr. Manuel T. Corpus, Dr. Marcela T. Caluscosin, Dr. Aquilino M. Enriquez and Dr. Estrella M. Yago assessed Bachelor of Secondary Education and BS Industrial Technology for Level III, Phase 2, respectively.
Focused on the importance of supplementary knowledge, the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) of Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU-SCC), conducted its annual student orientation held at the Multi-
Purpose Gymnasium and Hall, June 5. The orientation was led by CIT Associate Dean Ernani M. Desamero and members of the faculty. The main goal of this activity is to introduce the genuineness under their college.
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WHAT’S INSIDE
NEWS Typhoon ‘Glenda’ assails Laguna
FEATURE page 3
Gears Holds Outreach
PAKIL: Ilog Ng Kabanalan Bundok Ng Kahilingan
OPINION Editorial: page 14
Freedom: It’s Not Free!
Flash up Gradation
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Opinion:
Opinion: page 5
“This is a testament in which students will be imbued to become globally competitive and the teachers would act as agents of change who transforms lives for the better. It also serves its purpose in promoting local and global education for the 21st century and in preparation for ASEAN Integration 2015.” the University President added. ***
LSPU-SCC’s 2 new buildings complete; now on use
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AACCUP accredits CTE, CIT
were as follows: 4th Place Top 10 Performing SUCs with most number of Accredited Programs, Level 1 and above for 22 programs; 4th Place - SUC with the Most Number of Level II Reaccredited Programs for 24 Programs; 6th Place - Top Performing SUC with the most number of Assessed Programs including Preliminary Visits for 31 programs.
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Weighing Notion
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“Loyal and efficient work in a great cause, even though it may not be immediately recognized, ultimately bears fruit.” -Jawaharlal Nehru Aiming for more efficient and time bound system, as initiated by University President Dr. Nestor M. De Vera, LSPU proudly serves its students a new administrative building.
Moving from its old location near the College of Teacher Education (CTE), the Admin Bldg. is now located near the College of Computer Studies (CCS) on its façade just beneath the Office of the President. Offices such as the Registrar’s Office, Accounting Office, Cashier’s Office and the Administrative Office were transfered on the newly constructed building. Continue to pg. 2
LSPU Conducts ESGP-PA By | Cristina Trinidad
“Mapapalad kayong mga beneficiaries of this program” This was reiterated by Dr. Nestor De Vera, LSPU President, as he gave his message in the Orientation Program on Expanded Students’ Grants-In-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation (ESGP-PA) held at LSPU Multi-Purpose Gymnasium and Hall, June 13. The orientation aimed to orient the 524 participants together with their parents about the ESGPA-PA in cooperation with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and other Associations, also to Continue to pg. 4
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The Gears spearheads Seminar Workshop By | Ma. Xena Bautista
Gaining the most numbers of aspiring writers and artists filled with determination and knowledge, The Gears Publication successfully hold its annual three-day seminar workshop and orientation, College of Nursing Amphitheater, July 3-5. Dubbed “Empowering Press Freedom through Campus Journalism”, more than 35 participants joined to be the next generation of LSPU-SCC’s voice. Mr. Cymark Avena, the News Editor started his lecture on News Writing followed by the Sports Editor, Ms. Cyrile Francia on Editorial Cartooning. Mr. Banjo Ventolero, Associate Editor gave his talk and workshop on Sports
Writing and Column Writing. Ms. Maan Tengco, the Senior Photojournalist and Ms. Christina Trinidad, the Feature Editor gave a quick and meaningful lecture on Photojournalism and Feature Writing, respectively. The Editor-in-Chief, Ms. Glessa Rose Janolino gave tips and lecture on Editorial writing, Copy Reading and Headline Writing. Managing Editor, Jan
Carisse Mejia tackled Literary and Poetry Writing. Ms. Monina Villanueva, the DevCom Editor, discussed DevCom Writing. The Gears’ Layout and Graphic Artist, Mr. Jesuit SJ Labro talked about Comic Stripping and Graphic Illustration. Winners on particular areas of journalism received certificates as token of recognition and participation. ***
By | Cristina Trinidad
Photo by | Jon Aldrin Garcia
KEEP IN MIND. The Gears Publication Adviser, Mrs. Mary Jane D. Fuentes delivers her opening remarks to all aspiring staff writers of the publication during the Seminar-Workshop.
LSPU-SCC celebrates Nutrition Month By | Gerson Gerodias and Franz Victor Mendoza
Photo courtesy | Ma’am Myranie Landerito Sy
COOK-OFF. Mrs. Myranie Landerito Sy and Mrs. Ma. Janice Bernardo do the cook fest during the celebration of the Nutrition Month held at LSPU-SCC, July 31.
CCS features new course AACCUP accredits... From page 1
Dr. Lucita G. Subillaga, CTE Dean, was first to present curriculum and instruction including the recent faculty development and students performance in LET. Following this, Dr. Florhaida V. Pamatamat presented about international linkages forged with countries like South Korea and Vietnam. She was followed by A/Prof. Ma. Victoria A. Cabigan who enumerated the extension programs to the community. Mr. Hoseal B. Gayman, University Librarian, was next in giving details about library and information services. Assoc. Dean Ernani Desamero of CIT was the last to deliver his presentation ***
By | Harlene Gabrielle Origines and Lorena Mercado
The College of Computer Studies of LSPU Santa Cruz Campus opened its newly offered course, the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS), starting this First Semester, Academic Year 2014 – 2015. BSCS was first offered by LSPU Siniloan Campus and its curriculum was eventually adopted by LSPU San Pablo City Campus last academic year. This was followed by LSPU Santa Cruz Campus and LSPU Los Banos Campus just this year. CHED Memorandum Order No. 53, series of 2006, stated that Computer Science is an Information Technology Education (ITE) Program focused on concepts, theories, algorithmic foundation, implementation and application of information and computing solutions. Its objective is to prepare students to be IT professionals and researchers and to become proficient in designing and developing computing solutions. It also states that all the possible jobs
or career path is to become an Application Developer, Database Programmer and Designer, Information Security Engineer, System Developer, System Analyst, Computer Science Instructor and Researcher. The first batch of BSCS at LSPU-SCC consisted of 21 male and 25 female students with the total of 46 students grouped in one section. “Computer Science focuses on the development of software and algorithm while Information Technology focuses on the software that a Computer Science made. In short, Computer Science is more on software and Information Technology is more on hardware,” stated by CCS Associate Dean, Mr. Enrico R. Rivano. ***
Dubbed with the theme “Kalamidad Paghandaan: Gutom at Malnutrisyon Agapan!”, Laguna State Polytechnic UniversitySCC celebrated this year’s Nutrition Month to promote nutritious food awareness and information dissemination on health related issues, joined by pre-elementary, elementary, secondary and tertiary level, held at Multipurpose Hall and Gymnasium, July 31. This celebration comprised of different activities that includes Costume Parade from different grade levels, hand-washing demonstration and sanitation for elementary level, Slogan Making contest for tertiary level and Blood-Pressure Checking exclusively for LSPU professors. As the celebration ended, two students from every grade levels received cash prices for winning best in costume category. Likewise, the College of Teacher Education won the Slogan Making Contest category. The College of Nursing and Allied Health and College of Hospitality, Management and Tourism are the host of this year’s Nutrition Month. ***
LSPU-SCC’s 2 new buildings... From page 1
The said new admin building will help transactions flow accordingly and more conveniently for students. Also, a new PE and Sports Building was built in order to give additional facility for varsity players of the University to train. Its Fitness Center consists of free weights and motorized equipment. It also has a Dance
LSPU holds Academic Book Fair By | Cristina Trinidad
Aimed to develop the collection of books supporting instruction in all programs of the campus, Laguna State Polytechnic University held its Academic Book Fair at the University Library, June 2-6. The said program was organized by Mr. Hoseal B. Gayman, the School Librarian, and his staff. This gave the faculty
LSPU-SCC enrollees rise 9.4% By | Banjo Ventolero
Having a total increase of 9.4% compared with the last Academic Year, the Laguna State Polytechnic UniversitySanta Cruz Campus recorded a total of 8,831 enrollees as the Office of the Registrar released its official tally for the first semester. The College of Engineering (COE) gained the most number of enrollees with 1,728 (19.58%) of the total students. College of Teacher Education (CTE) ranked second as they registered an average increase of (15.76%) and a total of 1,410 (15.97%).
From last year’s second place, the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) moved down to third as they got a total of 1,316 (14.90%). Meanwhile, College of Computer Studies (CCS) holds the fourth spot again with 1,021 (11.56%) of the total enrollment. Moreover, College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT) ranked fifth having a total of 817 (9.25%). In addition, they got an average increase of 12.23%. College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) ranked sixth having a total of 809 (9.16%) enrollees. They also got the highest increase of enrollees
Studio complete with audio equipment and wall mirrors. The said facility was first mentioned by Dr. De Vera during the opening ceremony of the Intramurals last academic year 2013-2014. The new buildings will definitely serve today’s generation and next breed of LSPU students. ***
with 25.04%. At the seventh spot is the College of Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA) that recorded 685 (7.76%) of the total enrolment count. College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) is in the eight spot with 310 (3.51%) of the total enrollees. Lastly, the College of Nursing and Allied Health (CONAH) was at the ninth spot with 134 (1.51%) having the least number of enrollees again this year. ***
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and students the opportunity to purchase personal copies of textbooks, reference and recreational books. It also allowed the evaluation of prospective book titles for possible library acquisition. Lastly, it established good working relationships between LSPU and book publishers, dealers and suppliers. ***
With the theme “IELPC: Develops Language Skill and Fosters a Community of Global Citizens,” Laguna State Polytechnic UniversitySanta Cruz Campus (LSPU-SCC) held the 17th Commencement Exercises for Intensive English Language Proficiency Course (IELPC) for Changwoon Moonsung University students at CHMT Function Hall, July 24. A total of 23 Korean Students, namely: Yun Ye Gi, Kim Na Young, Shin Moon Kyu, Hwang Cheol Hyun, Kim Young Ju, Jo Dong Woo, Lee Seung Jun, Cheon So Hyeon, Jeong Woo Seop, Kim Seon Gi, Kim Ji Eun, Kim Ji Su, Song Eun Jeong, Lee Soo Kyeong, Jung Eun Bi, Hwang Ki Cheol, Kim Da Hui, Han Sung Ju, Lee Ji Eun, Kim Su Rin, Bae Jeong Eun, Kim Ki Suk and Kim Ji Hyun have undergone one-month Intensive English Language Proficiency course to develop their oral proficiency skills in English Language and completed the said program. They arrived together with their two professors, Prof. Kim Jungkon and Prof. Kim Hyungkook, who also attended the said event. The commencement exercises was graced by Dr. Roberto C. Miranda, Campus Director of LSPU-SCC, who also gave the opening statement, together with Dr. Nestor M. De Vera, LSPU President, who gave his inspirational message. Prof. Kim Jungkon and Prof. Kim Hyung Kook together with the selected students delivered their speeches about their experiences in the Philippines particularly in LSPU, followed by the distribution of awards and certificates. Dr. Ricardo F. Wagan III, Vice-President for External Affairs, formally ended the program in his closing remarks. Dr. Florhaida V. Pamatmat, Director for International Affairs of LSPU System, under the auspices of Dr. Ricardo F. Wagan III, Vice President for External Affairs, headed the IELPC. ***
NATIONAL NEWS Typhoon ‘Glenda’ assails Laguna By | Ma. Xena Bautista
Suspension of a weeklong class has been a huge trouble to the campus including the destruction of glass doors and windows at the Library and Administration bBuilding, wreckage of some part of the Activity Center and the uprooting of trees as Typhoon Glenda (Rammasun) made a landfall mostly to the Southern Tagalog region, killing seven lives, damaging 11,000 establishments and totally vanishing 2,000 houses all over the province of Laguna, July 15-19. Trees, coconut plantations and rice fields were devastated by Typhoon Glenda, the main reason behind the massive lost of livelihood here in the province. Damaged houses were not only the problems but also lost power, no internet connection and poor network signals for several days. National Housing Authority (NHA) homes in Site 3 in Calauan, Laguna toppled over like dominos, their roofs caved in and their bright, green concrete walls leaning against neighboring houses. The families received P5,000 each as financial assistance from NHA to help them start rebuilding their houses. Vice President Jejomar Binay announced the financial aid during his visit last July 19 on Bay, Laguna. Joey Salgado, Binay’s spokesperson, on July 21 confirmed Binay’s visit to Bay town, five other Laguna municipalities and Calamba City to “inform” residents about the assistance. The other towns were Calauan, Nagcarlan, Rizal, Alaminos and Liliw. ***
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DESTRUCTION. Informal settlers living on prohibited areas near bodies of water experienced massive damages and destructions caused by the typhoon Glenda as it hits Luzon, July 15-19.
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VP Binay visits Laguna towns By | Zion Krehl Astronomo
TAKE A POSE. Vice President Jejomar Binay togather with Laguna Gov. Ramil Hernandez and the rest of the officials in the Province of Laguna, during Binay’s visit in different towns in Laguna.
Laguna establishes 1st Teen Center
As part of Vice President Jejomar C. Binay’s itinerary in his recent visit in the province of Laguna, he had a stop-over in the municipality of Pila, Laguna, July 29. After attending a mass at Sto. Sepulcro Church and served as a guest of honor in the groundbreaking rites for the construction of a new church in Barangay Landayan, San Pedro City, Laguna, he proceeded to Pila, Laguna to lead the inauguration and blessing of Pila Municipal Lying-in Clinic. He also unveiled the perspective plan
of Pila Museum Rehabilitation Project in Barangay Poblacion. Then, he went to Kenyo Garden Resort in Barangay Labuin with the Mayor’s League of Laguna to hold a housing caravan for Pila’s affected residents by typhoon Glenda which damaged their properties. Present in the abovementioned event are Provincial Administrator, Atty. Dulce Rebanal representing Governor Ramil Hernandez; Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Provincial Director Lionel
Laguna college students take IQ qualifying exam By | June Louie Flores
By | June Louie Flores
To promote health and relevant social issues and concerns, the Provincial Population Office (PPO) promoting the program thrusts of Commission on Population (POPCOM) in partnership with various stakeholders addressing the Population Development (POPDEV) established its first Teen Center. The Municipality of Pangil, Laguna was awarded second place in 2013, Rafael M. Salas Population and Development Award (RMSPDA) because of its outstanding contribution to Philippine Management Program last March 2014 and was given plaque plus the prize to be used to begin the Adolescent Friendly Teen Center. In addition, the general
and specific objectives of the program is to support the young people (from 13-18 years of age) to uphold life skills and healthy sexuality behavior and then the Interagency Committee (IAC) within Pangil administered the project implementation and guaranteed its sustainability. The Pangil Teen Organization with its elected President Ms. Cesaree M. Caperare organized a group of adolescents. They have undergone training and planned monthly activities from April to December 2014 The Coordinator of this Teen Center is Mrs. Cresencia A. Tejada who is also Provincial Population Worker II of Pangil, Laguna and assistant Mr. Jerome C. Mendoza, volunteer.***
Dalope; representatives from the Home Guarantee Corporation (HDC), the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), the Provincial Urban Development and Housing Office (PUDHO), and the mayors mostly from 3rd and 4th Districts of Laguna. Members of Alpha Phi Omega (APO) Pila were also there to welcome the Vice President. “Our relief operations are still ongoing. We want to assure our kababayans that the government will help them recover,” Binay declared. ***
Aiming to support and give educational assistance to poor but deserving students, the Office of the Provincial
Administrator admistered the Iskolar ng Laguna Program Intelligence Quotient (IQ) examination in Biñan City and
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Calamba City for Laguneños. Each batch of examinee was given 45 minutes to answer the 60 item questionnaire. It was
first held in Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial National High School, July 5 (Saturday) a total of 3,851 college students from Laguna 1st District took the qualifying examination. As the examination for 1st district ended, the second day (July 6) examination was next given to 4,710 college students from Laguna 2nd district conducted at Calamba Elementary School Central II in Calamba City. Moreover, the following schedule is for the District 3, District 4-A and 4-B.Started from July 12 in Siniloan Laguna, July 13 in San Pablo City, and July 19 in Sta. Cruz. The result for the said examination was announced on August 2014 by the Office of the Provincial Administrator.***
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5 SCC students go Int’l off-campus teaching By | Cristina Trinidad
Aiming for a successful International OffCampus Student Teaching, ten (10) Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) major in English students from Laguna State Polytechnic University Santa Cruz and San Pablo City Campus were chosen to teach at Thai Nguyen University (TNU), Socialist Republic of
Vietnam, May 27. The contingent flew few days before the beginning of the academic year. There were five student teachers from SCC, namely Krisjan Hortal, Jeric Roy, Sunshine Apolinar, April Caunin and Kristel Ann Vidal, while the other five student teachers from SPCC were Jherwin Cabrera, June Eur Tolentino, Daisy
Alcantara, Michelle Caponpon and Veronica Sy. They will undergo practice teaching from June – November 2014. Meanwhile, the second batch of student teachers is already preparing themselves to fulfill their designated task when they go to Vietnam soon after the first batch returns. ***
CCS holds orientation for freshmen By | Banjo Ventolero
Aiming to familiarize Information Technology nd Computer Science students, the College of Computer Studies (CCS) of Laguna State Polytechnic University hold its annual orientation for all freshmen together with their parents held at the University Multi-Purpose Gymnasium and Hall., June 11. Parents, teachers and students were all present during this activity. The program started with opening remarks coming from CCS Assoc. Dean Enrico R. Rivano, immediately followed by the introduction of faculty members and staff, as well as student organization officers. He also announced
BANNER. Faces of the BSEd students of LSPU major in English who went for international off-campus teaching in Vietnam.
LSPU Conducts ESGP-PA... From page 2
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ORIENTED. Students of College of Computer Studies (CCS) together with their parents during the orientation of their college. the set of advisers for first year sections and tackled the BSIT/ AIT, BSCS and ACT curriculum,
LSPU-SCC forms uniform... college occasions. College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) prescribes different uniform decorum for their respected field. BS Chemistry students are required to wear light brown buttoned polo with black cuffs and black slacks for males. Females, on the other hand, wear light brown long-sleeved buttoned polo with black cuffs, black slacks and black heels/flats. BS Math students also wear light brown long-sleeved buttoned polo with black placket, black slacks and black heels/flats for females. BS Biology students wear a white blouse with blue accents, white slacks and white rubber shoes for both males and females. BS Broadcasting students, wear pale brown buttoned polo, black slacks for males and pale yellow longsleeved buttoned blouse, highwaist skirts and black flats/heels for females. BS Psychology wears a white polo, white slacks and white rubber shoes on their Clinical Wear and blue vest, white polo, blue slacks and black shoes for their Corporate Wear intended for both males and females. CAS departmental shirt consisted of a white polo with red collar and red-black accents. The said etiquette was also followed on College of Computer Studies (CCS) students. BS Information Technology is obliged to wear blue buttoned polo, black slacks and black shoes for males and light blue v-neck shirt, gray slacks and black flats for females. On other hand, BS Computer Electronics students are required to wear blue green long-sleeved buttoned polo with black cuffs, black slacks and black shoes for both males and females. CCS Departmental Shirt is composed of white polo with red accents. College of Teacher
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careers and opportunities of these courses under the college. ***
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Education (CTE) students also followed the said quota. First year to third year students are used to wear Academic Uniform every day and Departmental Shirts in leiu during Wednesday. Fourth year students, as part of their student-teaching, are entailed to wear light blue buttoned polo, black slacks and black shoes for males and light blue sleeved blouse, scarf, black slacks and black heels for females. CTE Departmental Shirt is composed of fuchsia pink polo with yellow collar and yellow-green accents. The said regulation also takes in College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) students. The said students are required to wear pale blue buttoned polo, pale blue slacks, black belt, and police shoes for both males and females. CCJE’s Departmental Shirt is composed of black-maroon collared shirt. College of Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA) also follow the said decorum. Students are required to wear yellow long sleeved buttoned polo with yellow cuffs, black slacks and black shoes for both males and females. CBMA’s Departmental Shirt is composed of black-yellow collared shirt. College of Industrial Technology (CIT) students wear Academic Uniform every day except Wednesday. Departmental Shirt is composed of white collared polo shirt with black-blue gear accent. College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT) uniform decorum is composed two attires: (1) Corporate Attire and (2) Casual Attire. Corporate Attire is worn during Monday and Friday and Casual Attire is worn during Tuesday and Thursday. Students are required to wear red longsleeved buttoned polo with black cuffs, black slacks, black vest,
and black shoes for males and red long-sleeved buttoned polo with black cuffs, black skirts, black vest, and black heels for females as Corporate Attire. Red long-sleeved buttoned polo with gray cuffs, gray vest with checkered accents, black slacks/skirts and black shoes are worn by males and females as their Casual Attire. CHMT’s Departmental Shirt is composed of orange-black collared polo shirt. Lastly, College of Engineering (COE) promotes their uniform modesty inside their premises. Every COE student is required to wear Academic Uniform every day except Wednesday. COE’s Departmental shirt is composed of white collared polo shirt with gray-maroon accent for First Year, blue collared shirt with redorange accent for Second Year students, and orange collared shirt with white accent for Third Year to Fifth Year students. Once the said uniform decorum is violated, the said student is not allowed to enter the college premises. If conducted for three times or more, the violator will be advised to consult the Guidance office of his/her respected college. ***
CIT orients... From page 1
their college. Freshmen got fully aware on the future activities of the said College. They were also introduced to the CIT professors including their staffs. In addition, the latest ACLA 2014 champion of hiphop dance group competition the Choroz Dance Company entertain the mob.***
discuss about the benefits that they can get in the said program. The grantees were chosen by the municipalities and will receive P30,000 which is good for one semester, it includes P10,000 in tuition fee. The program will spend P7,000 for tuition fee and P3,000 for some activities like Educational tours. All will be brought to Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for educational tour, textbooks and instructional materials, then P2,500 for the facilities of the school and P3,500 per month which is for housing, uniforms and other related fees. In addition, the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) through the help of Dir. Virgilio Bartolome of LSPU-SCC organized the said event and invited speakers from different organizations who granted the scholarship of the recipients. The program started with the doxology and national anthem by the Dulaang Sanghaya. It was followed by opening remarks from Dr. Roberto Miranda, Campus Director, then a message from
Dr. Nestor M. De Vera, University President. Dr. Emmylou B. Yanga, Director IV - CHED/Chair, Regional ESGP-PA, discussed about the Guidelines on the Implementation of Expanded Students’ Grants-in-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation then a message from the Asst. Director of DSWD IV-A Floreceli Gunio. Afterwards, the Audio Visual Presentation focused on LSPU Nutshell and Scholarship was played. Financial Aid Officer, Mrs. Melissa Rose Tupas presented the Expanded Students’ Grantsin-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation and Ms. Jhohanna A. Acebes (IPDO ESGP-PA, Regional Focal) explained about the ESGP-PA Background, Objectives and Expectations. Then, the Pledge of Commitment of the Representatives from both ESGP-PA grantees and parents was held after. Lastly, an open forum was held and Dr. Mario C. Pasion, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, ended the program with his closing statement. ***
CBMA hails freshmen, continuers By | Emerson Ranes
College of Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA) organized its annual general orientation for freshmen, shifters and continuers, together with their parents held at LSPU Multi- Purpose Gymnasium and Hall, June 18. Dean Marissa L. Dimarucot of the College of Business Management and Accountancy delivered her opening remarks and introduced the CBMA faculty members to the attendees. It was then followed by Mr. Ferdinand Glenn Magadia, Mr. Mylo Redera, Ms. Bernadeth Brena and Ms. Rachel Ann Valois who tackled the University’s Mission and Vision, as well as the code of conduct in the student handbook in order to guide students on their stay in the university. Furthermore, Mr. Merdeka Esmalde and Mr. Jomar S. Cadimas talked
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about the Academic Policies and Regulation for the learning activities of the students. Meanwhile, Jessica Foronda, President of the CBMA Organization, discussed some of the future plans and activities of the college for this academic year. The event ended by the closing remarks of Mr. Mark Raymond Edra, CBMA faculty member. Selected students also rendered intermission numbers on the said event.***
F r e s h m e n , continuers, transferees and Korean exchange students participated in this year’s acquaintance party held at LSPU Multi-Purpose Gymnasium and Hall, July 11. The main purpose of the event is to let students socialize with their other classmates and schoolmates. The highlight of the party was when students showed off their dancing skills. Many of them also felt the romantic ambiance that night. Other features of the overnight affair was photo booth that costs P5.00 per picture and the flower shoppe with roses that cost P10.00 each, best given to their partners that night.. Semi-formal was the required attire for the said event. Cross dressers, outsiders, cigarettes, liquor and drugs were prohibited that night. ***
The Gears holds Outreach By | Glessa Rose Janolino
In return for the community, The Gears Publication conducted an Outreach Program through giving free seminar workshop on Campus Journalism to the elementary students of Kabubuhayan Elementary School, Calumpang, Nagcarlan, Laguna, July 26. The outreach program was composed of lectures on various disciplines of campus journalism and the workshop for the students right after the lecture of each journalism discipline. The Gears Editor-inChief Glessa Rose Janolino discussed the topics about News Writing and Editorial Writing. Cymark Avena, News Editor tackled about Copy Reading and Headline Writing. Cristina Trinidad, Feature Editor discussed the Feature Writing.
Meanwhile, Banjo Ventolero, The Gears Associate Editor and Jon Aldrin Garcia, Junior Photojournalist rendered the topics in Sports Writing and Photojournalism, respectively. The outreach ended through awarding of certificates to the winners and participants. It was the first outreach program conducted of The Gears for the first semester of this year. Further, the seminar workshop also served as the training for the students of Kabubuhayan who will participate on the Division Press Confab some time in October. The said free seminar workshop in Campus Journalismoutreach program was one of the different activities stipulated in this year’s action plan of The Gears. ***
LISTEN. The Gears Publication staffers as they rendered their annual outreach program through giving free seminar-workshop about campus journalism to the students of Kabubuhayan Elementary School, July 26.
SCC freshmen attend general orientation By | Cymark Avena
As part of the Office of Student Affairs and Services’s (OSAS) annual activity, the Supreme Student Council (SSC) spearheaded the General Orientation Program held at the Multi-Purpose Gymnasium and Hall, June 16-17. The event was attended by students from different colleges which comprised of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA), College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE), College of Computer Studies (CCS), College of Hospitality, Management and Tourism (CHMT), College of Industrial Technology (CIT), College of Engineering (COE), College of Nursing and Allied Health (CONAH) and the College of Teacher Education (CTE). The orientation was divided into a two-day activity. Both started with the program opened by Dr. Roberto C. Miranda, Campus Director of LSPU-SCC. The second part was the orientation proper wherein faculty members, administrative staff and personnel had their share of the stage to tackle important matters about the University. Mr. Hoseal B. Gayman, University Librarian, discussed the different services and new features of the University Library. Dr. Razeac Bon G. Jara and Dr. Raymond Nonatos G. Coria, both discussed the medical and
Laguneños celebrate 443rd Foundation Anniversary By | Cymark Avena
Despite the aftermath of typhoon Glenda which created a massive destruction to parts of Laguna, the province managed to celebrate its 443rd Foundation Anniversary held at the Cultural Center of Laguna, July 29. The simple program was headed by Laguna’s new Governor, Hon. Ramil L Hernandez, together with his colleagues. As part of the celebration, Hernandez gave his weekly message wherein he stressed some of his major plans, as well as accomplishments that his new administration already achieved. First on his list was the on-going operation for the victims of the recent calamity that caused thousands of casualties to the province. Governor Hernandez also gave an update regarding on how the distribution of goods was made. He also mentioned that the relief operation team had setup two repacking centers --one in Laguna Provincial Hospital in Calamba City and one in Santa Cruz to serve Districts 1 and 2, as well as Districts 3 and 4, respectively. The Governor also extended burial assistance worth Php10,000 for the victims of the said calamity. Lastly, he included in his speech that he’ll be giving anniversary bonus, in addition to the productivity bonus for the year 2013. The Foundation Anniversary was celebrated annually to commemorate the people behind the establishment of the old Laguna as a repartimiento on July 28, 1571.***
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ATTENTION. Dir. Virgilio F. Bartolome, OSA Director, is one of the speakers during the general orientation for freshmen, continuers and transferees. dental services of the University. Mrs. Josie H. Consebido, Mrs. Melissa Rose A. Tupas and Mrs. Dolores L. Rana gave their lecture about guidance
Colleges gear up for Li-Ga ng Kapaligiran By | John Carlos Alvarez
As the new academic year started, Laguna State Polytechnic University – Santa Cruz Main Campus initiated its participation for this year’s LiGa ng Kapaligiran, June 2014.
Linis at Ganda ng Kapaligiran or commonly known as Li-Ga ng Kapaligiran is a recognized environmental project of the Extension Services and Linkages Unit of this
University by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The said activity was being participated by different colleges which include College of Teacher Education (CTE), College of Industrial Technology (CIT), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Computer Studies (CCS), College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT), College of Nursing and Allied Health (CONAH), College of Engineering (COE), College of Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA) and College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE). CTE have started doing
activities regarding this matter. Regular classroom beautification and maintenance were being implemented. Meanwhile, CAS had done a tree planting activity at Pila, Laguna. Further activities were already planned by other colleges for the whole academic year. Aside from the abovementioned ones, Li-Ga ng Kapaligiran mainly implies three component projects; (1) maintenance of plant box along the 0.8 km fence, (2) annual competition for the Most Beautiful and Cleanest area, and (3) reforestation activity. The winners will be announced at the end of the school year.***
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counselling, scholarship and financial assistance program. On the other hand, Dr. Josie R. Capistrano gave her talk about the activities and
recruitment of different student organizations in the University as well as the projects and outputs that the SSC accomplished. A/Prof. Freddie S. Pinuela also tackled about student discipline, Dir. Evelyn B. Napiza on admission and different procedures in the Office of the Registrar, and Dir. Virgilio F. Bartolome on campus safety and security. Moreover, payment scheme and procedures at the Accounting Office was presented by Mrs. Novelinda M. Pasion. A/Prof. Carmelita A. Reyes for the cultural and literary affairs, Dr. Zenaida O. Vitasa for the student publication, and A/Prof. Maria Eva E. Diongco for multi-faith religious services. It was then followed by lectures from Mr. Randy T. Ugsod for marching and brass band; A/Prof. Ruben C. Ciriaco for the Mousike band and Dr. Edwin A. Pailan for alumni affairs and job placement services. The said activity was conducted in order for freshmen, transferees and continuers be familiarized on different services that every office render. It was also aimed to disseminate information on different etiquettes and guidelines the students should follow whenever transacting within the University premises.***
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in Industrial Education, and CTP students from San Pablo, Los Banos, Siniloan and the main campus, CTE invited two guest speakers from DepEd Division of Laguna comprised of Mrs. Ludy N. Pasagui, the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent and Mrs. Erma S. Valenzuela, the Education Program Supervisor I in English, to give some of the most important reminders that they should remember as student teachers when they go to their respective cooperating schools. The orientation started with an active participation of the Field Study officers and the Student Teaching Supervisors comprised of Dr. Josefina T. De Jesus, A/Prof. Juan V. Tuiza, Jr., and Dr. Henly F. Martirez. Afterwards, A/Prof. Nimfa G. Dimaculangan, the host of the program, formally introduced the speakers who talked about DepEd, Mission and Vision, Core Values, Important Policies, and other allied matters for student teaching. An open forum was held after the orientation and further announcement for the schedules of student teacher’s deployment was pronounced by the Student Teaching Supervisors at CTE’s locale. ***
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uality service mirrors the institution, and a productive institution mirrors the leaders. True as the adage goes for an institution like the Laguna State Polytechnic University-Santa Cruz Campus (LSPU-SCC) who was recently recognized as one of the top performing State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in CALABARZON. And for that, it was really two thumbs up not only for the administration, but to the whole institution as well. The growth of LSPU in most aspects as an institution – a prestige and premier university in CALABARZON in particular, is now becoming more evident. Constructions of new buildings equipped with state of- the art equipment and modernized archetype is just one example. Perhaps, it’s just one plot out of several plans that was accomplished by the incumbent administration, yet it created an enormous impact on the progress of LSPU. True to its mission: “LSPU provides quality education through responsive instruction, distinctive research, sustainable extension and production services for improved quality of life towards nation building,” truly, LSPU is really taking a big leap towards achieving its mission. Second, the new and first ever constructed university fitness center which allows students and even faculty to use for free. Infant as it was, fitness center still lack fitness machine and other health equipment, for it had been just less one year of construction, but enough to accommodate students’ needs. Taking back a year ago, the plan of constructing the fitness center for the sports development and wellness of students was first announced on the public during the opening ceremony of the Sports Fest 2013. What a speedy mobilization of the project, wasn’t it? LSPU despite of its effort to continuously develop the campus in terms of infrastructures, equipment had been destroyed by the consecutive typhoons that struck the country. The aftermath of the two consecutive typhoons , typhoon Glenda and Inday brought strong impact on the lives of many Filipinos which resulted of course to destruction of million worth of houses and properties, and worst case scenario of all, the casualties. Due to great devastation of many infrastructures and most of the power lines, the supply of electricity to almost one-third of Luzon was cut and therefore ensued to total black-out. Because of that, almost a week when classes in all levels in mostly affected areas in Luzon were announced cancelled, and LSPU is one of those. Further, the disaster did not hinder the LSPU community to rise back again from its original picture – a clean and green campus, a home offering not just quality education, but also quality service and facility. With the concerted effort and strong will to rise, LSPU community had regained its momentum. The yearly increasing rate of the enrolment and growing number of high calibre professors were an indication of the strong support of the University for their Professional Growth and development. Concurrently, they’re taking their way, which of course give rise to productive and quality service they offered to the students, were just few to mention those indications of improvement of LSPU. Moreover, not only in terms of infrastructure LSPU aimed for but also for the improvement of its curricular offerings which is tantamount to CHED agenda for SUCs. Its penultimate reason for improvement was to produce competent graduates who can find her/his place in the global work market. It was also in this context the mere fact of the forthcoming ASEAN 2015 in which the university was very much aware of. We salute people behind the LSPU’s improvement, from the key officials of the university who worked hard each day for more projects for the welfare and betterment of the students and university. Kudos, to the cohesive effort and determination of the professors, mentors, faculty, staff for providing valuable services to the students. Progress can truly be achieved if everyone in one direction aimed to reach out for the common objective. It’s just one leap and still waiting for another to reach out another absolute gradation we are all looking into.***
Let me start my column by giving you my dear readers this one word. EQUILIBRIUM. It’s not always as simply as solving any other mathematical or scientific problems through using various formula such as the Pythagorean Theorem of Pythagoras in Geometry A2 + B2 = C2 or the Relativity Theory of Einstein in Physics E = mc2. However, it’s not also as complicated as factoring algebraic expressions like y2 – 2xy + x2 = y - x and balancing chemical equations in Chemistry like 2Ca (OH)2 + Al2 (SO4)3 --> 3CaSO4 + Al2 (OH)3. In other words, it’s in the midpoint. Okay. Let me clear one thing. I am not inclined on mathematical or numerical abilities. Actually, mathematics is my frustration. Either way, I’m not taking any Engineering course. I’m actually taking business course. So by now, I bet, one thing is bothering you right now. What’s the point of explaining all of these? As we grow older, we come to the point wherein we realize various things. Maybe that’s the common part of becoming mature. We tend to change our perception and mind set on certain things. However, that doesn’t mean that if we had this turning point of perception, we will also likely to have a better one. Definitely not! Well, if you understand my point, then you are matured enough, and if not, it’s the other way around. Newton’s third law of motion, the Law of Interaction which states that, “In every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction.” It’s also like the causeand-effect relationship of things. Whatever you do to others would somehow happen to you. And since we are now on the digital age, others call it ‘digital karma’.
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Likewise, in school, we often experience those scenarios which we felt awkward or should I say biased feeling. We tend to choose one over another; we tend to do one over another and alike instances. For what reason? Can we say it’s because we just want to? Obviously, not! In everything we do, there’s a reason behind. From the early morning news until the late midnight news,
“It
is not what goes inside the mouth that makes it unclean, instead what goes out of the mouth.”
-Matt. 15:11 all we can see are the different maladies that slowly crippling our economy. And the worst thing of it is that, bigger part of this came from the people in the government itself. Corruption of public funds, insurgency, side by side killings, and the rest more. I don’t want to put prejudice on the line. What I’m trying to input here is most of the time we are encountering different stories and issues which are really cliché to all of us. And in order to give new taste or at least just add vigor to my last column in broadsheet, I chose this topic. It’s not what goes inside
the mouth that makes it unclean, instead what goes out of the mouth. A verse quoted from the bible. Indeed, it’s really a good reminder to all of us that words we speak can make us turn into filthy flesh. Word is considered a powerful medium. It can start a flame, it can kill, it can punish, it can grace, it can destroy, it can create, and it can do anything. As a writer, a student journalist in particular, words are great part of me. It is my lifetime buddy. Well, in fact, it’s our lifetime buddy. Whenever I speak of my mind, I used words to manifest my feelings toward certain issue. On our world today, you are not belong when you are not aware with the current trends – from the latest gadgets, applications, fashion statements and the SNS or social networking sites. Today, we have on our SNS the facebook, twitter, Instagram, multiply, and many more. And most common we have is the facebook. Everyone has the access to it. You can post pictures or status, like, comment, share and even chat with anyone, you can do it all in facebook. Let’s go back again on the word I gave you. Equilibrium. This means balance or equal. Sometimes we cannot escape from being chauvinist. We have preferences which resulted of course from being bias on a certain matter. In this world, we can’t deny that fact because we’re still in flesh. Nevertheless, we have to learn how to overcome that attitude. As a writer, I encountered different situations wherein tested my personality as a person. There are instances that I am impulsive and I can speak things which I actually don’t
Have you ever thought about the meaning of freedom? To me, freedom is when each day passes, you were able to do the things you want without being forced by someone. Freedom is when you can voice out what you want to express and let it be heard. It is when you can do all things to achieve something. It is when you were able to make a decision and choose for
yourselves. Freedom is when I can show who is the real me, what I like and what I don’t. Freedom is accepting the things that you have and what you want to have. It allows me to choose what the best are for me. Because of freedom, I can dream an impossible one and can turn it into possible for me. And freedom is your own choice not the others. Now I know that you have the
ability to exercise your free will and make choices independently, but there is always a limitation; limitation when you exceeded the boundaries or when you did too much. With that, can we conclude that freedom is not free? For some instances, yes, freedom is not always free. Even though everyone knows that we are on a democratic country
“Giving ‘Magic’ the basketball is like giving Hitler an army, Jesse James a gang, or Genghis Khan a horse”.
up blaming others because we’re too craven to admit that we’re
the ones to be blame for it. Why there are squatters in Manila? Because some of them were living in a province and decided to change the state of their lives. If they didn’t get job in Manila their source of money scarce. In the end, they can’t go back to where they once live. They will build small houses along the rivers or inside a private lot. After that, some of them will become snatchers, kidnappers and killers. Our President decided to make housing project for them. There are relocation sites in some provinces circling Manila. But we can’t hide the fact that some Filipinos are hardheaded. They still don’t go to the relocation sites. Maybe they want to make their life story miserable and ungrateful for themselves. Moreover, why there are so many “batang lansangan” roaming around our country? According to a study about trees, trees tend to bear fruits when they were stressed. The more a tree was stressed, the more
Our country was said to be one of the “developing countries” in Asia. Philippines was called “developing” ever since. When can we declare that our country was already “developed?” Our President’s SONA has caught the attention of his very own bashers. There are different rallies outside Malacañan saying their needs and wants. Why don’t they try to become a President for just one year? I hope they can at least do what they always protested to P-Noy. Some of us tend to blame our endless poverty to our former and present leaders. If you become a president and your people don’t cooperate, will you succeed on doing your plans for them? We designed ourselves to that situation. We always end
“Destiny
is never written in our palms or in the books of some oracles. Destiny is made. We make our own destiny by choosing the right from wrong.”
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Lesser is Better I was actually thinking of a nice topic or should I say a more mature subject that I’m going to share. Yeah, I want it to be more mature in a way that everybody would say, “Yup, it’s true!” or someone would exclaim, “I can feel you!”, after reading this article. Of course, this would be my last shot to open up something on a newspaper so I want it to be more memorable as possible. So I guess this topic, which is just a collection of random thoughts, will definitely satisfy your mind. Let’s start.
Let me ask you a simple question. “Have you ever expected something from anyone?” It could be a new gadget from your mom, bags and shoes as a birthday gift, attention from your long-time crush or even that so-called love from a special person. I’m pretty sure you’re answer would be yes, am I right? Who wouldn’t? Frankly speaking, I also expect something from other people. I mean as of now, I was expecting for a good Samaritan who will hand me a brand new IPhone, though it
seems really impossible. Still, it’s just an expectation and there is nothing wrong with that. But seriously, all of us expect and it is definitely a normal thing to feel that way. But sometimes, expectation wasn’t good at all, most especially if you expect more than the usual. Then next thing you’ll know is that expectation turned out to be distraction. When you’re still young, you used to have those kid stuffs like candies, toys, clothes and so much more.
where in Filipinos worked hard for it, still, we have the enough knowledge to limit ourselves from exceeding. Freedom of choice, freedom of self-expression and freedom of choosing religion are just few examples that need to be defended and protected in terms of individual freedom. It is perhaps my main purpose why the idea of freedom is not free came up to my mind. That aforementioned notion is always a matter in our country, institution or even in a small group of people when they go over in freedom as it sometimes became the basic reason when there is discrimination or an act of inequality exists. It is not fair for us when someone abused freedom; to have the power for themselves. Freedom will not always give you the best result for something you desire. It may also cause you something that your parent doesn’t want for you. It is not always there because freedom can make you a different
person. Freedom is not always free as there is sometimes that you won’t able to do something for you. A human life might change when freedom was mishandled especially on today’s generation. As a student, it also matters for us. Maybe, you’ve already
“Freedom
will not always give you the best result for something you desire.” experienced it for the longest time of your life like when you were about to step in college. Some of us, students, were dictated by our parents on what path we were about to take. Some may not have the chance to explore
things for themselves. Some were unhappy when someone ruled over themselves. Maybe this is the most common scenario about the freedom between the student-children and their parents. Another scenario is when you want to explore your teenage life. As a teenager of today’s generation, it is typical for us to experience something new. Teens are usually on the stage wherein they are finding themselves on the society. It is important for us to have our freedom but we must always know your limitation. Being a student too, I also encountered the same thing. I remember when I graduated from secondary and my parents dictated me. It is like they stole something from me – they stole my dreams. Another is when they were very strict to me in terms of my social life. But now, I realized Continue to pg. 9
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We are the government the fruits it bears. Filipinos are like trees. The more they were stressed about their lives, the more children they might bear. In result? They can’t feed them. They will set them to “Child Labor”. They will soon be added to the criminals exceedingly roaming around our country. We always rely on our government that we forgotten that they are not responsible
for our daily living. They are not Christ for heaven sake! They’re just also humans. Why don’t we try searching for a job? We are also leaders— leaders of ourselves. We govern our lives. Why don’t we make it in the right path? Destiny is never written in our palms or in the books of some oracles. Destiny is made. We make our own destiny by choosing the right from wrong.
Does President Aquino wants his administration to fail? Of course not! He did everything for us. He needs our help, our cooperation. If we want to develop our lives, don’t bash. Make yourself a worthy one. Pieces of sand maybe microscopic and for others it is called a dirt but when
There’s also then cuddle and loving moments with your mom and dad after their long and tiring day at work. Of course, there are instances that we didn’t get what we want, right? Then you’ll start to cry out loud and show how frustrated you are for you didn’t get what you expect from them. But as you grew older, we used to adapt ourselves in this kind of attitude wherein “expectation” is a man’s nature that expectation is just a part of a life cycle. But the real question is, “why do we expect?” The answer is just two reasons. First, we expect because it is our very own way of being optimistic. Just like what other people would say – be positive, think positive and stay positive. So as part of being a positive person, we are hoping that everything will fall out the way we want it to. That everything we had planned will come up to be a successful one. Just like this, if you are joining an international competition, your mind set is to win and bag the gold medal out of it. Then, that is expectation. If you return a purse with onehundred thousand pesos, you’re actually thinking of a reward as
a return favor for your kindness towards other people. Again, that is expectation. If you are giving your full attention and affection to that special someone, then you’ll be expecting for the same affection you had given. Yet, it’s still an expectation. See? Those cited situations are just few examples of those ‘I-amexpecting’ moments that an average person may encounter. I am also pretty sure that there
we mistakenly treated it as a very serious matter. But in reality, there is nothing special about it. Then next thing you’ll know is that something is really going on. Just like those movies out there showing off how a girl befriended a guy for she consider him as a friend than a lover – instant friend zoned, right? Well, that’s life and that’s how ‘obvious signs’ worked. So be aware of every single sign because it may harm someone else or worst, even you. Expectation is just a normal thing. As I have mentioned in the previous paragraphs, all of us had encountered this kind of scenario. It could happen anytime, anywhere or in any kind of situation we are into. But what I am trying to stress out is just one thing. Do not expect too much, because high expectation could k ill you. Yeah, maybe it will not kill you literally, as if blood is flowing out of your body. But that certain feeling after a failed expectation ---- is so damn hurtful. I am sure that no one wants to be treated in that kind of manner. Let me
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“Never
assume, unless otherwise stated.” are more of these stuffs out there where everybody had already experience. Last and foremost, we are expecting because ‘the signs are too obvious’. There are times that we are blinded by someone’s kindness and very caring attitude. It includes sweet conversations, hi and hello and much like that. Apparently, we appreciate and
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people’s flesh but worse than that, minors are the common victims. YM was removed on the top social networking sites but the problem on cybersex is still present. For me, the best ways to solve the issue are the following: parents should always check the sites that their children enter or visit. Computer Cafés should not
“Deciding
whether to have an account or not is a prerogative.” let their costumers to log-in to pornographic or adult websites. Lastly, we the teenagers of today, let’s have some pride for ourselves, stop being too much conscious and let the world guide us in our respective paths. Have you ever experienced Hyper-Networking?
If you have done this (more than three hours on social networks per day) and hyper texting (more than 120 text messages per day). I usually do that, oops! Oh yes! I do that regularly. According to Western Reserve School of Medicine, hyper-networking was associated with depression, substance abuse, poor sleep patterns, suicide and poor academic performance. But I only experienced poor sleep patterns and that was also the reason I gained pimples and it’s terrifying. For those who experienced the same and more than that, it’s time to change for a while. Everything that is mistreated and misused has its own big consequences that we must face. Facebook likes and good comments are positively overwhelming. That is the reason we often receive messages like “Ate/ Kuya, palike naman po ng DP ko.” It sounds so pathetic. Do they really need more than a hundred likes? For what? To attain popularity? Another good effect of social media is it unleashes
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Privacy Blast potentials. Remember Justine Bieber and Charice Pempengco who were first discovered on Youtube? Now they have almost reached the top. Here comes another but, it is not always a good comment. We sometimes encounter negative feedback and eventually enter in the world of cyber bullying. The most famous victim of it is Paula Jamie Salvosa or popularly known as AMALAYER. After showing her life in Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK),
ABS-CBN Paula gained a lot of good praises from Filipinos worldwide and named her as “Princess of God”. That is how social- media can change our lives. Books turn into E-books, just a click and there you have it. Movies up-to-date and other software are just less than 12 hrs of waiting and BOOM! “Pwede ka nang mag-GM at magpost ng -Movie Marathon blah..blah.. blah..” If you don’t pay for those
benefits, that is illegal my friend! Film producers and book writers lose tons of money because of these sites. So beware if you plan and dream to publish a book or produce a movie these sites can be your no.1 opponent. And here’s a tip, if you really want to publish something, upload it on Wattpad because that site gives a copyright privacy that you are
Just Respect Being a young Christian country, we believed that it is obliged to follow and respect our parents as what the 10 Commandments entails. In so doing, parents are great factors in molding and producing such a morally and intellectually oriented individual. Parents are the roots of the future generation and they have the right to intervene with every decision their children are going to make. We, the younger
race, might see our parents as hindrances to those things that we’d love to do; partying, dating, leisure time and others. They are usually overprotective in every aspect of our lives. But sometimes we see those things in a negative way — no exemptions. However, it is written in Exodus, “Honor your father and your mother that you may have a long life in the land that God has given to you.” A promise of assurance had given that we
young Christians must believe in. This promise isn’t literally what it means but rather it is referring on how our parents molded each of us to enjoy life and spend it to the fullest. An individual is the exact image of his home. As young people, what we do on outside premises is the reflection of how we are being raised by our parents. “We should be an extension of our parents’ noble character.” It is mentioned on
“For I know the plans I have for you , declares the Lord, plans to proper you and not to harm you , plans to give you hope and future” Have you ever noticed how often your mind thinks on the past or in the future? Worrying about the future? Regretting the past? Setting goals? Focusing on negative side? Loosing hope and almost want to quit? The world offers plenty of negative things but there is always a spiritual root in every battle of our life. There are many moments in our life that we can’t stop ourselves from thinking, focusing in our flaws, crying, pursuing for something, because we do not know where life can bring us and when we will be successful. Taking life seriously?
If we don’t passed the exam, we are thinking that we cannot pursue our goal, if we failed to submit projects and assignments
worrying about our grades, if we are scolded by our parents we are lazy to go to school to pursue our dreams for them and if we feel hectic and out of control. The problem is, we are becoming aware of our thoughts and actively focusing why things went wrong or how the things can affect us emotionally, physically and spiritually. That’s life, it’s like a wrestling match, we always keep on struggling just to pursue our goal but still we cannot achieve them. We may say we have a certain goal but often take us in another way, and that’s the way of God for the betterment of our future. Life is a precious and wonderful gift from God. Instead of being stressed and focused on what went wrong, enjoy the simple things. Get out of
I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord...”
-Jeremiah 29:11 on the given deadline we are
before we encounter. It is also stated in Love Struck, “When we disobey them [parents], we are actually disobeying God.”
“Listen
my son, to the teaching of your father, do not ignore your mother's instruction.”
-Prov. 1:8 It was discussed there that if a child doesn’t want to be under his parents’ guidance, that child is putting away God’s protection
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from him. Ways back then, it is really a serious sin being disrespectful to parents, but in today’s world it might be the same or otherwise. Hence, always recall the Parable of the Prodigal son. Just like the Father above, our parents are forgiving. No parent would put his child in vain. As these realizations would end, just reflect and think of this. Anne Frank had written on her diary, “Parents can only give good advice or put them [children] on the right paths, but final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.” (Diary Entry; July 15, 1944) Youth, remember to be good children to our parents because we only have two of them. Parents wouldn’t be called parents without us — children. They’ve let us see and live in this world. They’re not asking too much from us; just respect, for parents are representations of God’s love.***
MIRAGE
Maricris Ann Himoc
Expecting the best through faith a negative mental rut; replace complaints with praise. Ask God to transform our thinking, ask Him to give us strength to overcome all the fears and defeats in every battle of our life. Being in flesh, we couldn’t deny the fact that we are are always up to expectations.
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However, there are words in the Bible which says that we should not expect from other people because only God can make it all so. Sometimes, when we are expecting from others, we are also close to the feeling of devastated when we failed from all our expectations. And that’s
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LSPU PULSE By | Efren Sardova and Emerson Ranes
the Love Struck authored by Ronald Molmisa, Head Pastor of Generation 3:16 ministries. Discussions there pertains that we should consider and continue to work on the good deeds of our parents. It is badly true that what we do usually mirrors back to our parents. Just imagine we’re into drugs or other illicit things, isn’t that unfair to our parents? If we always take for granted what our parents trying to initiate unto us “don’t do this… don’t do that…” probably, we would find ourselves on the wrong track. In line to that, it is specified in Proverbs 1: 8-9, “Listen my son, to the teaching of your father, do not ignore your mother’s instruction for they will be your graceful crown, a precious chain around your neck.” This pertains that parents are good source of advices and seat of wisdom. They are more experienced than us. They are the representative of God’s guidance because at some point they know things that would happen even
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mean nor like. There are also instances that I am outspoken and becoming so candid in my opinions. Yes, I do understand that we are all entitled to express our own views and thoughts. However, we must also keep in mind that in every right we possess, there’s always equal responsibility for us to be restrained. The accounting equation A + L = C reminds me so. The A which stands for assets that we have or the rights we possess, the L as our liabilities or the responsibilities we should also do in return, and when combined together would have C as the capital or how we became as a person, our totality – our personality. In the end, let’s all be careful of what we say either it’s oral or written. The karma never sleeps. It’s always after us. Like what one infomercial said, “Think before you click, think twice before you speak.”***
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May mga bagay at lugar na may sariling pagkakakilanlan. Mayroong mga salita na aangkop sa kaanyuan ng mga bagay. May may paraan kung paano ito ipapakilala sa bawat isa. Eh ikaw ba bilang estudyante ng Unibersidad na ito, ano bang alam mo? Pano ka nakakasigurong parte ka na nito? Saan ba kilala ang unbersidad na iyan? Halina’t ating alamin at patunayan. Sa mga oras na nagdaan at mga pangyayaring naganap. Sa mga uusbong at sisibol pang muli. Sa mga nagiging tanda kung bakit ka naririto at bumabalik. Ipagkalat kung anong alam. Ipagmalaki kung saan ka naging ka-isa. Alamin ang nag iisang tanong na may maraming kasagutan. Iba-iba o pare-pareho man, isang patunay na Taga LSPU ka.
Hindi ka Batang LSPU kung...? Sa mga kasagutan, masasabi nating kakaiba talaga ang mga ‘Lagunians’, ‘Traders’, ‘LSPUnians’ o kung anu pa mang tawag sa mga nag aaral sa LSPU. May sariling ipagmamalaki. May paninindigan. May isang katangian na naisagot sa itaas. Iba ka pag ikaw ay batang LSPU!. *** Ang lahat ng mga nakasulat ay pawang sariling opinyon ng mga ilang mga mag-aaral sa LSPU-SCC. Gayunpaman, ang mga opinyon na nailahad ay hindi ginawa upang makasira at tumukoy ng sinomang personalidad. Bagkus, ito sana ay magsilbing tulay tungo sa sama-samang pagpapaunlad ng institusyon.
the hardest part, I think. A goal is reach step by step, if we have a positive action, it will create our dream. Each step leads to the next step. If we keep walking with God and let Him to plan for our future and give us hope in every match, eventually we will reach our goal.***
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that they just want the best thing for me. They just want me to understand that they are my parents and they just want the best for me. Freedom is not free, but our parents just wanted the best things for us. They were always there when we commit mistakes when we decided on our own. Remember, our parents are not only deciding for their own needs, they are also prioritizing us even if we don’t think it that way. Indeed, we are lucky to be in a society where freedom is essential and valued; wherein we can express, do or choose. But, freedom will not always as simple as that. My life without freedom would be equal to being controlled in everything. When I don’t have freedom, I can’t do anything unless someone ordered me to do so. But if you try to think it, freedom will not benefit you constantly the good things. It is not always free but good things will arise in return. Freedom requires responsibility to each person for no one will abuse their own freedom. It was one said by Nelson Mandela, “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”***
Lesser is Better...
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remind you that there is nothing wrong for being optimistic, as well as appreciating those obvious signs. But still, you have to minimize your expectation, in order for you to lessen or somehow prevent yourself from unnecessary emotional conflicts. As what the Accounting Principle says, “Never assume, unless otherwise stated”. It kind’a makes sense, right? Well, the principle says it all. That even a simple expectation has its own set of rules and principles to study. But at the end of it, the choice depends on you.***
We Are the...
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this single piece of a sand placed in the field of sand, it is, indeed, a countless and stronger one. We are like sands. If we join P-Noy to his “Tuwid na Daan”, everything we need and want will be given to us. Government is nothing with us. But we can’t hide the fact that we are also nothing without a government to lead us.***
Privacy Blast...
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the only one who can manipulate your own works. These networking sites also hasten English by encouraging poor grammar, usage and spelling. Especially, when you try to post and impress by using English as medium. Let me say this to everybody, people would really be impressed to someone if he/ she expresses himself intelligently not only by using the universal language but also by using his own mother tongue. Thank God, there are sites that can highlight some wrong English or else, RIP Grammar. Had you ever asked yourselves why do these sites still exist and we could log-in and have many accounts we want for free? There is only one reason, we are their products. If you are getting irritated by Youtube’s advertisements and Facebook’s Game requests, they only sell. According to BBC News, social networking sites are uniquely positioned to make money by matching people to products. Since you generate content on a social networking site that indicates your interests, social and work background, and a great deal of other information about your personal preferences, the social networking sites can target advertisements specifically to you, a service for which advertisers are willing to pay significant amounts of money. The most beneficial thing a website can give is that, it simply educates. Google Inc. is the most popular site and so educational at the same time. It gives links to other sites that you may use in order to find specific pieces of information. That’s why students nowadays don’t read and study mostly anymore they just copy-paste. We are losing too much of our privacy not only because of these social- networking sites but because of their popular demand and people’s less information about these websites they are obviously here to stay. Deciding whether to have an account or not is a prerogative. By using it responsibly and encouraging other people to do the same, you can harness the benefits of social networking while avoiding the drawbacks.***
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The most common problem of every student is being lazy. They always take exams for granted, due to the fact that the exam is too far to study. What’s the result? They get a lower score or if they’re lucky enough, they get an average score. You must not rely on this. Why not try to open and read your notes before the exam? The sooner you review the better score you can get.
2. List down the pointers to review together with the schedule of the exam.
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We are all familiar with these Axe deo commercials that whoever smelled its fragrance will get madly, passionately lock in the user’s charms. Infatuation focuses on the physical traits. You had a crush on him/her because he/she has dimples, fair white skin, muscled pack body, sexy, he’s handsome and she’s beautiful or even because he/she can dance gracefully and can reach high notes while singing. We mistakenly claimed that we love that someone but when we figured out something wrong with his/her personality like bad breath, we easily get turned off.
Infatuated people often isolate themselves from others. They tend to lose interest in things that used to motivate them. They focus more on their partners and forget what they used to do before like gimmicks with their friends and family gathering.
5. the-need-you here sickness If love’s not true, it can easily melt away if the two partners experience being away from each other. The foundation of their relationship is not solid because they focus on physical aspects. If they didn’t see, hold or talk to their partner, little by little their feelings vanished until they quit. True love can’t be destroyed by distance. If you do really love each other, you’ll find ways to stay in love with each other no matter how long you can’t be together.
2. the kisap-mata complex Infatuation starts and ends fast. Why? Because infatuated people tend to change their feelings based on their temporary emotions. First, the sparks between his/her crush were too intense. There are stars in their eyes when they see each other. But after a couple of days or weeks, they will end up saying this line: “He/she changed!” the result? Ayawan na! Ayawan na! Ayawan na! Infatuated people tend to abandon their partners when they get bored.
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6. kung-ayaw-mo, huwag-mo problem Relationship of the infatuated people can easily be ruined by small fights. Because of endless lover’s quarrel, their feelings die and can’t be easily exhume by sincere apologies. If one of them wanted to end their relationship, there’s no big deal.
3. The Crazy-for-You Syndrome Infatuation can make a person disorganized, distracted and ineffective. It’s as if you take your own brand of heroin in short--- sabog ka! If you’re under the influence of infatuation you happened to see things in a strange way. You look up in the sky and you will see his/her face there. When you eat, you see his/her smile on your plate. What matters to you is you’re always happy.
7. akin-ka-lang attitude Infatuated persons are the possessive one. Jealous becomes part of the relationship. They get scared that someone or something caught their partner’s attention and pull them away from them.
#HopiaProblems Masarap magmahal, lalo na kung ma-effort yung taong minamahal mo. Yung tipong ginagawa niya yung mga sweet na at korning bagay na nagpa-pakilig sayo. Yung mga simpleng bagay na nagpapangiti at nagpapasaya sayo. Yung mag good morning message ka tuwing umaga. Tapos tatanungin ka pa if nag-breakfast ka na. Then sasabihan ka pa ng “take care” at “ingat” kapag nasa biyahe ka na. Kung minsan naman, hatid-sundo ka pa sa school at siya pa ang nagdadala ng shoulder bag mo, kahit Barbie pa ang design nito. Then right after class, dadaan pa kayo sa mallpara gumala at mag-food trip. At ang pinaka-climax sa lahat, isang malupit na good night kiss bago ka pumasok sa loob ng bahay niyo para matulog. Haaaaay. Tapos... tapos.... tapos... FRIENDS LANG KAYOOOO?! Huwat?! Aba’y matinde. Ano to lokohan ?! Mabaog na mga paasa!!!
#FOUReverNaTayoBh3 Papalapit ako nang papalapit sa kanya. Bakas sa aking mga mata ang matinding kaba. Pinipigilan ko ang aking mata na lumuha, ang pawis na pati ata sa kili-kili ko ay kusa nang lumalabas. Nararamdaman ko ang sulyap sa kanya na para bang may mensaheng nais ipahiwatig sa akin. Please, sabihin mo na sa akin..huwag mo na akong pahirapan ng ganito, takbo ng isip ko parito-paroon. Pinilit kong inalala ang mga sandaling aming pinagsamahan. Yung mga gabing aming pinagpuyatan, mga araw na aming kinalimutan ang saya, mga sandaling tanging siya lang ang pinaglaanan ko ng oras. Pero alam ko na sa bawat sandali na ito’y makukuha ko na ang katas ng ating pinaghirapan. Alam ko naman na kahit anong gawin ko, hindi ko makukuha ang matamis mong UNO. Kaya, tatanggapin ko na ang ipagkakaloob sa atin ng tadhana. Heto na nga, inabot na sa akin ang papel ng ating kapalaran. JUICE COLORED, FOUR-EVER NA TALAGA TAYO BH3!
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#KopyaProblem Ang tunay na kaibigan kasama mo sa lahat ng bagay! Yung tipong sasabihan ka ng kaklase mo na papakopyahin ka niya tapos sa ibang upuan siya uupo. Bigti na friend! Halos limang taon kayo magkaibigan pagkatapos pagdating sa prelim, midterm at finals magkakalimutan na lang. Lahat na nga yata ng pagkain mo pinatikim mo sa kanya, ultimo yung papel at ballpen inuuna mo pang ipagamit sa kanya tuwing may exam na. Ganyan talaga ang naidudulot ng exam, paminsan minsan nakakasira ng pagkakaibigan. Kaya ang payo ko sayo friend, mag-review ka nalang kaysa naman iwan ka sa ere ng kaibigan mong nagkaka amnesia kapag may sagot siya.
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3. List down all the possible questions. Past quizzes and exams are also important. All the questions included in quizzes will help you to study at ease and memorize faster than before. List down the entire possible question which could be helpful, not just for you to remember but also to understand the lesson effectively. In this case, it can refresh your mind and remember all the important information.
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How will you ss the test if you don’t pastu dy? In order for you learn and answer all thetoque examination, review stion in best solution. You muis the st not put in your mind things could be done inthat easy way by just a maan tter of time management. Ma naging your time would you know what to bedo. easy if finished all these tips, If you it will lead you to success. ***
Isang salita sampung letra ngunit mahirap ipaliwanag kung bakit maraming kabataan ang nahuhumaling dito.Makatawag pansin at hindi maialis sa isipan na kapag ikaw ay kabilang siguradong marami kang kaibigan at kaagapay sa oras ng kaguluhan. Iisang grupo kung saan, ang ligaya , sakit at hirap ay mararanasan, sa una lamang ito at kapag tumagal ay siguradong mamumuhay ka sa kaligayahan, kapag may bagong miyembro ay maaring iparanas sa kanya ang sakit na nadama noong ikaw ay baguhan pa lamang. Maipapakita kung paano maging kulay ube ang mga hita kung saan maaaring isahog sa ube con yelo. Sa kabilang banda,isa sa pinakamahirap na panimula sa pagsali dito ay ang tinatawag na HAZING. Maganda pakinggan ngunit masarap para sa iba pag naranasan at para kang kumakain ng matamis at masarap na halo-halo pero nagiging manhid naman ang iyong katawan namamaga at kung minsan pa nga ay dumudugo at dahil sa kagustuhan dulot nito ang kaligayahan sa iyong buhay sabi nga “Y.O.L.O. You Only Live Once” kaya dapat lahat ng
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#AyieProblems Yung pakiramdam ng tinutulak ka ng mga barkada mo palapit sa crush mo. Tapos pa-epek na kunyari ayaw pero ang totoo gusto naman talaga (hahahaha). Malayo pa lang magkukurutan na kayo kasi ayan na sya – ayan na talaga. Pero may isa sa barkadang may pinakamalaking tulong. Siya kasi ang taga-AYIE sa lovelife nyo at taga-sigaw ng “Kuya, crush ka daw nya!” Hahahaha. At sa sobrang hiya mo, e yuyuko ka na lang! Hahahaha. At sa sobrang hiya mo, e yuyuko ka na lang!
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Reviewing the lesson helps your mind to recall every question which may appear on the test. For example, if your past quiz is more on identification then try to apply the stress-free way, list down what could be the possible problem and know the type of examination that your teachers uses.
5. Midnight Memorizing. Memorizing your lessons at midnight is really helpful. Although it’s a little bit odd, why don’t you try? It is true that waking up at the wee hours is difficult especially when you’re having a good time in sleeping but there are good benefits when your mind freshens up and begin to start doing things appropriately. It can also relax your mind and the topic you reviewed will retain in your memory which will help you to have focus. Make sure that you have enough time to sleep and then set your time.
6. Read again before the exam starts.
After a long time of reviewing and memorizing, about 100% of your previous lessons have got into your mind, you are relaxed and free from any distractions. Afterwards, try to read again before the exam starts as well as don’t be nervous to avoid mental block during the examinations. Try not to read on the road because these will make you dizzy, as much as possible eliminate external distractions such as phones and televisions. Internal distractions should also be reduced like fear or worry that makes you rigorous.
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gusto at hindi pa natin nararanasan sa buhay ay kailangan subukan pero dapat alam natin ang limitasyon sa bawat hakbang na ating gagawin kung ito ba ay makakabuti sa ating sarili o makakasama kagaya ng pagkatuto sa paggamit ng droga,paggamit ng mapangib na armas,pagbabago ng ugali at iba pa. Maraming kabataan ang nahuhumaling , minsan hindi alam ng kanilang mga magulang kung ano ba ang dahilan ng kanilang pagsali sa fraternity at makikita nalang nila ang kanilang anak na wala nang buhay at sobrang bugbog ang katawan dahil sa ginawang pagpapahirap sa malalakas na palo sa likod ng binti hanggang sa magkulay ube at iiwan nalang na nakahandusay sa isang tabi at swerte ka nalang kung dadalhin ka pa sa ospital ng mga nang hazing sayo at konsensiya na nila kapag namatay ang biktima nila ngunit hindi ito masarap kundi masaklap ang lasa .Ayon sa balita taon-taon ay maraming kabataan ang nababalitaan na namatay dahil dito marami pa din ang naghahangad ng hustisya para sa kanilang kaanak na nabiktima ng hazing,may mga naglabasan
CON YELO text | June Louie Flores
#PogiProblems Dear Tita Charo Itago ninyo nalang ako sa pangalang totoy. Medyo Katangkaran at hindi kaputian ang aking kulay, pero marami parin ang naghahabol sa akin na mga kababaihan. Hindi ko na hinahangad ang yaman sa mundo basta maging gwapong katulad ko. Isang malaki ko pong problema tita Charo, kapaglumalabas ako ng bahay marami ang hinihimatay kaya kailangan may ambulansya sa labas ng aming b a h a y . Ikalawa nagjogging lang ako naging funrun na kaya mahirap ang maglalakad ako ng magisa dahil pinagkakaguluhan ako ng maraming kababaihan. And lastly hindi na po ako pinapasali sa patimpalak gaya ng lakan at Mr.Pogi dahil overqualified ang aking kagwapuhan. Yun nalang po sa ngayon. Lubos na gumagalang, “Pogi”
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A pointer to review is one of the most important things to do that makes you easily understand and start to review your past lessons. However, the schedule of the exam is also important so that you will know the day of the following subjects that you must study.
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#LandiProblems Yung mga classmates mong todo landian sa room?! Yung tipong harutan and landian raise to the “nth” level?! Naku, naku, naku! Nand’yan yung pupulupot yung malanding kamay ni girl sa braso ni boy. Tapos si boy naman pasimple pang aakbay kay girl?! E ang totoo simpleng manyak lang itong si boy. Si girl naman aba’y tuwang-tuwa. At take note! Ang ngiti hanggang matris! Hahaha! Sarap hambalusin ng gamit kong keyboard at monitor with feelings! Ito pa ang matinde. H i n d i man lang sila nahiya sa mga single, take note! Mga single na nakakakita ng PDA nila. Aba’y mga ineng at at totoy magtigil kayo at maraming naiinggit este nasusuka pala sa pinag-gagagawa niyo, hane? Doon na lang kayo sa may Lamukan o Toblerone mag-harutan. At isa pa pala magsipag-aral muna kayo bago lumandi! Pag grumaduate na kayo saka kayo mag-parami.
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1. Before the exam starts, try to look, study and understand the entire previous lesson that you already tackle.
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emorizing lessons and understanding every detail can be hard. Putting all those topics can make you confused for the reason that it always mixes in your mind. Probably, it’s diffcult to remember the previous lesson at the same period of time right? But, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t do it, you can still make sure of it in an easy way. Let us give you some ways on how you can memorize appropriately which you can apply to earn high grades as well as to avoid cramming.
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ngayon na CCTV videos isa na nga dito sa may elevator ng isang condominium building na hinihila ang isang hazing victim na hindi na makatayo dahil sa sobrang bugbog ng kanyang katawan kinalaunan ay binawian na din ng buhay at mayroon pang isa na masuwerteng nabuhay na nahagip ng CCTV na iika-ika maglakad.Isa ito sa mga patunay na nangyayari pa din ang hazing sa Pilipinas. Iniisip rin nila na magiging sikat sila kapag sumali sa kapatiran na kilala at titingalain na akala mo ay santo sa simbahan. Sa panahon ngayon, marami parin ang nahihikayat na umanib dito sapagkat ito ay magsisilbing suporta at proteksyon sa oras ng kanilang pangangailangan. FRAT+HAZING=DEAD OR ALIVE Isang formula sa buhay ng isang kabataan na sumusuong sa kapahamakan ngunit hindi malalaman kung ano ang patutunguhan. Sa makatuwid, isipin muna ang bawat desisyon sa buhay kung ayaw mong maging kabilang sa ube na unti-unting nagiging sangkap sa ube con yelo na dumanas ng sarap at sa huli ay naghirap.***
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Capturing a Perfect Shot Have you ever felt of taking pictures in with its perfect shot? A shot which marked the eye of the viewer? If you’re feeling inspired and motivated, take pictures like a professional and capture its perfect shot. It’s not how you seizure it but it gives you inspiration to take photos with love and care. There’s still plenty of time to perfect your technique and be competitive enough to do your shot properly. Let me give you some tips in creating your photos productively and shoot like an expert. According to RI Staff
One of the greatest problem of the world is poverty, is it right to establish it through tourism or just stop to avoid criticism? Should extend it more or just quit? Most of the people were motivated to travel in different reason, some are just for leisureliness but others travel to observe and experience the situation of being poor. Unfortunate people are widespread along the different parts of the country. However, it began year 1884 called slumming and later on turned to slum tourism. It goes around the South Africa to show whites in the local government on how the population lived. Present day international tours began to visit disadvantage areas mostly known as slums. Last 2008 a British film director produced
Photographer Monika LozinzkaLee, here are some ways to get jump on the competition and be productive in photography. 1. Avoid Clutter People have a tendency to want to have it all, and photography is no exception. You see nice surroundings, people, cool buildings and you get excited and try to fit them all in the frame when you really should be selecting a focal point. That’s the difference between photography and certain other art forms, like painting. When you’re painting you start with an empty canvass.
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With its photography, its oppositeit’s a subtraction process. So I always tell people to avoid urge to include everything in your shot. Prioritize then subtract. 2. In matters of Resolution, Aim high If you think you will at any point and want to make prints from your digital photos, be sure to set your camera to the highest resolution. You’ll get fewer images, but they will be of better quality and allow you more freedom if you want to crop or resize your photos. It’s better to start big and reduce your files,
Millionaire” starring Jamal who is detained and molested by the cop, accused him of cheating because of the impossibility of a simple “Slumdog” with very small education knowing all the answers. This movie is not too far from the people who experienced slum. Moreover, aside from a typical tourist or volunteer, we can also consider a media as a slum tourist in which they present the life of ill-starred person and a family it tells about how they did to survive from a tough and consistent situation they faced. Media transmitted it through television or any kind of channel and received by government, then concerned citizens immediately send a help. According to Peter, 42, fisherman, it increases not only tourism but also brings job opportunity for slums through
We can make a change If a single person can change, it simply means that everyone can make a transformation. Set aside first the anomalies, corruption and poverty that our country have, thus, focus on making ourselves for the better, for the very first time in our lives, let’s not blame
the government. Who throw trash in the streets? Who are in the state of poverty? Who complained always but didn’t do anything for a change? Who? W-E! Yes, “WE” the main reason why the Philippines is in this state? According to Bakit Baligtad
Magbasa ng Libro ang mga Plipino? Written by Bob Ong, the problem featured in that book way back 2002 was the same problem that our country is facing right now. Decades had passed, but it still the same problem in which there was no progress and nothing has change.
because you can start small and big. 3. Don’t fight the light Unless you’re trying to for a silhouette, don’t point your camera toward the light. Instead, make sure the light is off to the side or behind you. For example, when you shoot outdoors, don’t aim directly into the sun. 4. Flash Forward New photographers sometimes have the misconception that they should reserve their flash for lowlight situations. But when you photograph people outdoors in bright light, even on the brightest of days, you’re going to end up with deep shadows if you don’t use a flash. The flash evens out the light and helps minimize contrast. 5. Crunch the Numbers Understand the effect of ISO sometimes called ASA on your photos. The ISO (International Standard Organization) number refers to a camera’s light sensitivity. In low light, digital camera will default to ISO. That can create what’s known as digital noise in an image, which can make your photos look grainy. A lower ISO will give you sharper photos, but you have to rely on better light conditions.
6. Find quality in quantity Shoot more than one photo of your subject. This is especially true in the digital era, not only because digital files can become corrupt. If you only took one shot and something goes wrong with technology, all is lost.
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time they will pass that place, they will remember the trees they have planted.”
7. Have Fun Most digital cameras come with a 50-page manual. It can be overwhelming, I recommend that people start by reading just the things they think they’ll use. You don’t need to know everything and you can learn a lot by experimenting.
Learn to experiment with different techniques. 8. Shoot Straight Avoid placing the subjects in the center of the frame. It’s much more visually interesting if you push your subjects to the left or the right and always try to look for interesting angles. 9. Carry a Spare Always carry spare batteries. The same goes with digital cards, you don’t want to caught empty-handed and miss a great shot. 10. Just Smile This should be an easy one. Just be kind and respectful. Remember that not everyone wants to have their picture taken. If you hear no, and it’s definitely no, don’t try to push someone, especially if you’re working in a culture other than your own. Just say thank you and walk away. The best way to communicate is a smile. Do you want to develop your skills in photography? Give yourself a try and take photos better. Probably, it will help you to get your pictures creatively and have some insights on how you shoot like a professional.***
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The Game of Thrones Game of Thrones is about salvaging kingdoms to have power to rule over it. It is the first book of five book series written by George R.R. Martin. There’s these called White Walkers that roams in the wintery realm outside the Wall. There’s so called Windlings that’s like nomads. This book shows different world, different adventure that we wish to experience, to know, to seek. Read this book and I can vouch that you’ll love it. | Jan Carisse Mejia
The War Has Begun
The Rise of the Planet of the Apes was a science-fiction film that gave critical and commercial success. It was released last June 2014 and a sequel of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, it was one of the box-office hit over $189.3 million gross. It showcased the act Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver with great emotions. The plot revolves around from the collapse of civilization and every country in the world. Desperate leaders Malcolm (Jason Clarke) and Dreyfus (Gary Oldman) debate different strategies for dealing with threats of the apes was the upsurge of the new government of the generation of apes lead by Ceasar (Andy Serkis). Andy Serkis leads the ape rebellion against humans in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, when koba give shoots on Ceasar’s chest which marked as the start of war. It was really like watching a wellevolved ape, an ape riding in a horse with a lethal weapon, hats off Matt Reeves. Although it’s hard to think that apes begin to overpower the human in the film, it was still entertaining. This movie was smart, exciting, and visually brilliant film. A sequel that gave an excellent development of the first film, while also complimenting the entire series in the process. This monkeybusiness will surely lead to Oscars. | Jhene Tuiza
Magkabilang Mundo
Tourism Travel; Slums in the Spotlight tour guiding, and transport money to community for social project purposes. In addition, this is one of the best programs made ever since because it is the medium slums used to show their situation. Slum tourism taught everyone to value and care as
Probably, Nora Aunor from the movie Himala uttered, “Walang himala! Tao ang gumagawa nito! Walang himala!”It simply means that people can act as agent of change and alter this society into a progressive one. Let’s not wait for a miracle to happen wan can improve this country through unity and cooperation of each other. We don’t need super heroes with weird and colorful costumes to attainan ideal society at the same time we should not wait for something. We can convert something “big” if we do it in a step by step process. Let’s start it in ourselves and follow the Ten Commandments which will help us to be a good student and an effective citizen of our motherland as well as love our country without looking on its economic progress and its
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well as to be thankful and satisfied in anything we have. As we can see, the main source of the problem are the over population and less job opportunities. We need to help them and provide job opportunities which will lead them to success as well as to make the economy progressive.
wounded appearance. Nevertheless, let’s not talk about the government but the “people” who chose their government. As Teresita
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us think of what we can do to our country rather than what we can do in ourselves.” Semorlan stated, “We deserved the government we get, kaya’t
The slum tourism is getting wider and larger at the same time this is a great opportunity to begin with. Most of all, open our eyes and make a step by step procedure to lessen the deficiency.***
hindi na man tamang lahat ng sisi ay ipataw natin sa mga opisyal ng gobyerno dahil may pagkakataon na ang nagsimulang mga kapararakan at kabulukan sa sistema ay tayo.” We can make a productive society through our contributions and contentment. “Maaari mo naming lisanin ang iyong bansa. Wala naming masama sa pangingibang-bayan. Walang masama kung gusto mong lisanin ang barkong sa tingin mo’y papalubog na. Basta’t wag mo lang hahagisan ng anumang pabigat ang barko habang pinagsusumikapan pa itong isalba ng ibang tao.”-Bob Ong Lastly, let us think of what we can do to our country rather than what we can do in ourselves.***
Do you believe in long distance relationship? These song composed and sang by Jireh Lim proved that no matter how far you are with your love one distance didn’t matter most only need to do is trust and always have your communication. Love doesn’t need a distance it’s just a battle between what you feel and what is right. “Dito ay umaga at dyan ay gabi ang oras natin ay magkasalungat aking hapunan ay iyong umagahan ngunit kahit na anong mangyari balang araw ay makakapiling ka” This line showed that the lovers will wait for the right time that they will be together and express their love to each other. It doesn’t matter how long it takes as long as they love each other and fight for the struggles in their relationship. Probably, being in a long distance relationship is hard but if the couples are loyal and always have their communication appropriately distance is not a problem. Love will keep them together no matter how it takes. | Cristina Trinidad
One Piece Dreams lead us to success, it help us to be motivated to achieve our goals in life. We have different objectives that taught us lessons and encourage us to go on with the drift of time. One Piece is an anime series lead by a pirate crew called Straw Hat Pirates. They are the pirates who have opposite attitude but they value their friendship and no matter what happens they always explore the sea to reach their goals. Captain Monkey D. Luffy together with his friends went on an adventure to fulfill their aims in life. First is Roronoa Zoro who wants to be the greatest swordsman, Nami Cat Burglar desires to draw the map of the world, Ussop wishes to be the bravest warrior of the sea, then Sanji who always wanted to know the all blue Sea in which he can find and Brook who wants to meet again his friend Laboon (a whale). They were all determined to gain success and chase their dreams as they went to Grand line.
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BOOK REVIEWS
Whenever we love someone, we do not consider how long it will take and how long it will last. In other words, time never matters as long as we’re in love. That was proven in the novel The Fault in Our Star written by one of the best-selling and award winning authors, John Green. Actually, it was serendipity when I first discovered the book. I just saw it on one social networking site and the cover got my attention because it’s so attractive. The story is all about the two star-crossed lovers who are cancer patient, but still fighting in the name of love. The female lead character named Hazel Grace Lancaster while the male lead character named Augustus Water. The two never lost faith in love though they both know they have cancer and would die sooner. Hazel and Augustus met at a Support Group where they also met friends who have same case as them. At first, Hazel wasn’t like attending to any Support Group but since her mom asked her, she compulsively attended to it. The story goes with the experience of the two lead characters as Augustus joined Hazel to Asterdam just to see Hazel’s favorite author, Peter Van Houten, the writer of the Imperial Affliction. In the end, a huge turning points of the story happened. Want to know what? Just read the book and you’ll know.
MOVIE REVIEWS
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My True Friend
She’s Dating The Gangster
This story gave importance about the real meaning of the word “True Friend”. This Thai masterpiece was one of the most inspiring movies that I’ve ever watched from its solid cast into its striking lines that captured my heart. Every person has their own best friend and as they go on watching this film they can relate their own experience on it. Moreover it tells the viewers to love their friends as much as they love themselves. They must share their affection and take good care of their friendship. “Friends must not leave friends” This was a powerful line which is relevant to the story that catches my attention and inspired me a lot. From the title itself, I know that this will be a good one especially when I notice their identity as a group of fighters. The best part of this movie was when Mario Maurer (Gun), the leader of the group was stabbed by their rivals and died afterwards; realize the significance of a person which is their true friend. “Remember though we are fighters, were not gangsters. Men’s fight until there’s a winner but never to kill.” –Gun. | Banjo Ventolero
All Of Me
She’s Dating the Gangster was a teen romantic comedy-drama film based on the bestselling novel on Wattpad by Bianca Bernardino. This was a movie adaptation directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. They portrayed the character of Kenji and Athena in which you will experience the feeling of love,hurt and sacrifice. This novel was first published in a social media site by the year 2006. According to Bianca, mostly it was based from experiences that happened in her life it became the way to vent her feelings by that time. She wrote it to express her feelings and emotions. The story was all about two teenagers, Athena Dizon and Kenji Delos Reyes, whose pretend relationship turns deeper. The plot revolves around Athena and Kenji.Kenji asked Athena to pretend to be his girlfriend to get his ex-girlfriend Athena Abigail Tizon. The two of them didn’t expect to fall in love but as they became closer, their love was put in to test. Before, Bernardino wants to play the roles of Athena and Kenji by Gerald Anderson and Kim Chui but because of the impact of Kathniel in today’s generation, Bernardino agreed to make her novel to play in the big screen; not only for the Kathniel fan, but also for the fans itself of the top seller novel in Wattpad. | Efren Sardova
MUSIC REVIEWS
“Love does not love the perfectness of a person but it loves an imperfect person perfectly.” –the said quotation marks as you come to hear the melody sung by John Legend. The said song tackled mainly on the heartfelt emotion expressed by a person deeply strung his heart on his loved one. Unlike other songs, this acoustic is more ‘direct’ in expressing such emotions. “Cause all of me loves all of you… Love your curves and all your edges, love your perfect imperfections.” conceptualized the way how true love abounds physical features. Today, most of infatuated being is hooked by the looks, not on the ‘real cook’: the personality. Through this song, these efface the said misconception about love and lust. Love is really a give-and-take turn: you should not give it all and have it none yet you could give some to have some. “Cause’ I give you all…of me, and you give me all…of you” rhythms the mutual sense of commitment. Love will really be fruitful once you’ve learn to take a risk for it, and taking risk out of something exposes how a person is committed enough –not only on the relationship but also on his decision-making about love against all. Love encompasses a lot of failures, a lot of trials and a lot of pain but at the end of the day you should “risk it although it’s hard…” Truly, “All of me” utter how all things work together: with tender-loving-care.
TELEVISION REVIEWS
| Maria Kristelle Jimenez
The Legal Wife
From the first trailer aired last January 1, 2014, the legal wife became viral all over the country. People always find time to watch it and relate their situations on the story. They express their feelings and give feedbacks. Actually, it turns out to be the hottest topic online. The Legal Wife was viewed in Kapamilya Network; the story revolves around the main character Angel Locsin as Monica, from the past of her mother Rio Locsin as Eloisa, she met his second husband Javier with his two sons, Javi and Jasper. After a few years, Monica met Adrian, a man who taught her how to love as well as broke her heart because he had an affair with Nicole. The other main characters are Maja Salvador as Nicole, the mistress who seduced Adrian and Monica’s best friend then, JC de Vera as Max who fell in love with Monica. The most awaited scene was the ending that became the number one topic in social media with the hash tag #TLWTheEndOfAnAffair it turned out to be the highest rated show. Most people know what is but failed to express it and having an affair which lead them to trouble. The primetime focused in melodramatic family and romantic relationship and in the end taught us how to forgive and forget.
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The Walking Dead Who wouldn’t love the “Zombie” thing? The Walking Dead will serve you the way you wanted to be served. This is just not about eating flesh or devouring humans but instead, this tv series will tell us that even in this catastrophe, hope exist. Rick and his pals-- or should I say “new family” was trying to save lives and exhume the hope in their hearts.
This comic adaptation of the walking dead really stunned us from the very start. Watch it unless you wanted to be one of the walker.
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ahali-halina at nakakatuwang pagmasdan ang bayan ng Pakil, simula nang ito’y aming libutin nakita ko ang mga pinakatatagong lugar na hindi mo aakalain na mayroon sa bayang ito. Makapitlag-pusong tignan ang mga tanawin at sadyang maakit ang iyong mga mata dahilan sa kagandahan ng lugar at kabaitan ng mga taong nakatira roon. Marami rin akong natuklasan na mga bagay kung saan nakapag pamangha sa akin.
Isa rin sa hinangaan ko sa lugar ay ang Panghulo (Turumba Springs) sa Barangay Baño, the Turumba Springs Resort or the Panghulo (kilala noon bilang Nuestra Señora delos Dolores de Turumba Swimming Pool) na magandang paliguan dahilan sa ang tubig ay nangagaling sa taas ng Sierra Madre. Ang resort ay may dalawang pool kung saan hiwalay ang paliguan ng bata at matanda. Dinarayo ito ng mga turista lalo na tuwing bakasyon. Yung ibang mga taong pumupunta roon ay nagbabaon ng tubig mula sa bukal dahilan sa ito ay pinaniniwaalan na ang tubig ay naghihimala. Noong unang panahon sabi ng matatanda ang tubig ay may himala sapagkat ito ay nakapagpapagaling ng may sakit. Mura lang ang entrance sa dito at masasabi kong sulit ang pagpunta. Ito rin ay isa sa pinagkukunan ng income ng Munisipyo kung kayat kayang kaya ng bulsa. Kung may Tatlong Krus ang Paete Laguna sa tuktok ng Mt. Humarap, ang Pakil ay may isang napakalaking krus sa tuktok ng Mount Ping-as kung saan makikita ang buong bayang ng Pakil at kalapit bayan nito. Ang krus na ito ay makasaysayan at nagbibigay ng kagalingan sa mga taong pumupunta roon.
History Galore
“Hay di ko na talaga kaya umakyat ang hirap papaiwan nalang ako”
Ang unang pamayanan ng Pakil ay itinatag ni Padre Pedro Bautista, isang misyonaryong Franciscano, noong taong 1588. Siya ay naging isang Santong Martir. Ang Pakil ay naging isang baryo at bisita (bayang walang sariling pan) ng Paete noong 1602. Noong taong 1670, ang dating kura ng Sta. Ana, Maynila na si Padre Frandsco Barajas ay nagmisyon sa mga tao sa kabundukan ng Tanay hanggang bumaba sa baybayin ng Laguna at nakarating sa Pakil Sa sipagat tiyaga ni Padre Barajas, ang Pakil ay naihiwalay sa Paete noong ika-12 ng Mayo 1676 at binigyan ng pagsasari at pananagutan bilang isang bayan. Ang unang naging Kapitan ay si Diego Jorge at ang unang naging Kura ay si Padre Barajas. Ang Pakil ay nagsarili mula 1899 hanggang 1903 at ang unang naging Presidente Federal, mula 1899 hanggang 1901, ay si G. Bemardo Gonzales. Si G. Gonzales ang siya ring naging Presidente Municipal mula 1901 hanggang 1903. Ang Pakil ay ibinalik bilang baryo ng Paete noong ika-12 ng Oktubre 1903 at milipat sa pagiging baryong Pangil noong ika-25 ng Nobyembre 1903. Ang Pakil ay napaanib sa Pangil hanggang 1927. Naging ganap na bayan ang Pakil noong ika-1 ng Oktubre 1927 sa bisa ng Utos Pampangasiwaan Bilang 77 (Setyembre 9, 1927), na sinundan ng Utos Pampangasiwaan Bilang 91 (Disyembre5,1927). Ang unang naging Presidente Municipal ay si Gelacio Galleros na nanungkulan hanggang ika-27 ng Oktubre lamang dahil siya ay biglang dinapuan ng karamdaman na naging sanhi ng kanyang kamatayan Humalili sa kanya si Emeterio de Ramos. Ang unang naging Alkalde Municipal ay si Ciriaco Gonzales na nanungkulan mula 1932 hanggang 1937. Ang bayan ng Pakil ay napasailalim ng mga Hapon noong Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig at lumaya noong ika-5 ng Abril 1945.
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The Historical Monument
Ang Pakil ngayon ay may 13 barangay. Anim ang nasa poblacion: Bano, Burgos/Gonzales. Rizal. Taftat Tavera. Anim din ang nasa kabilang ibayo ng dagat: Banilan, Casa Real, Casinsin, Dorado, Kabulusan at Matikiw. Ikalabing-tatlo ang Saray na nasa bundok ng Sierra Madre. Ang Pakil ay may sukat na 4,649.77 hektarya. Noong l990, ang populasyon ay bumilang nang 13,455 katao. Ang populasyong botante noong 1991 ay bumilang nang 7,899.
The Religious Relics
Ilan lang yan sa aming mga nabanggit buhat ng umakyat kami sa bundok. Napakahirap talaga pumunta sa lugar na iyon ngunit nang aming marating ay masasabi kong worth it ang hirap, gutom at panginginig ng aking mga paa sapagkat napakaganda ng Mt. Ping-as at maihahalintulad mo talaga sa isang paraiso. Ayon sa nakausap namin, ang krus ay inilagak noong 1671 ni Fr. Francisco Solier at di naglaon ay pinalitan ng konkretong krus at bago makarating sa bundok na ito ay madadaanan mo ang 14 Stations of the Cross. Tinawag itong Mt. Ping-as sapagkat noon ay may nagpiping-as sa krus at sinasabing nagmilagro ito at nagpagaling ng may sakit. Simula Sta. Cruz ikaw ay babyahe sa Jeep na Siniloan at sabihin sa driver na ikaw ay ibaba sa boundary ng Paete at Pakil mayroong daan doon at iyong makikita ang mga salitang “Ahunan sa Mt. Ping-as” diretsuhin mo lang daan at mararating mo ang Mt. Ping-as. Kung ikaw naman ay magmumula sa Rizal bumaba ka sa Pakil town plaza o di kaya sa Simbahan mayroon rin ditong daan papunta sa bundok. Mas madali dito sapagkat ilang oras lamang ay iyo na itong mararating.
“Tuklasin ang landas patungo sa milagrosong bayan ng Pakil.”
Itinayo ito noong1957 sa pangangalaga ni Dr. Jose Kamatoy at noong panahong iyon ay namumuno din sa Laguna Provincial Hospital sa Sta. Cruz.
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Matapos ang 2 oras naming paglalakad ay narating
naming ang Arko ng Mt. Ping-as ngunit tumigil muna kami sa isang bahay upang makiinum at dito naming natuklasan na may isang Resort doon na kasalukuyang ginagawa, ito ay pagaari ni Cesar Dalena. Napakaganda sa lugar na iyon sapagkat kitang kita ang magagandang lugar mula sa ibaba at ang sarap ng sariwang hangin na pumapalibot dito. Sa paglabas namin sa gate ng resort ay makikita ang napakalaking imahe ni Mama Mary, lubos akong nahalina sa itsura nito at di ko maiwasan na kunan ng camera sapagkat ang pagkakaukit ay perpekto at makikita mo ang emosyon ni Mama Mary siguro kung ang imahe ay mas pinalaki pa iyong masasaksihan ang paghiga ni Jesus sa kandungan niya at kung gaano kamahal ng isang ina ang kanyang anak. Akala ko andito na kami ngunit hindi pala, bago kapa makapunta sa pinakang tuktok ay aakyatin mo muna ang 300 stairs na medyo maputik. Pagdating namin sa tuktok ay makikita sa harap ang isang altar kung saan nakapwesto ang Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de Turumba. Kitang kita mula sa itaas ang Lawa ng Laguna at kagandahan ng lugar. Kahit na mainit ay hindi alintana sapagkat mayroong mga puno at halaman na nagbibigay ng kaginhawahan sa lugar.
Masasabi ko na ang pamamasyal sa bayan ng Pakil
ay isa sa mga hindi ko makakalimutang pangyayari sa aking buhay at aking ipagmamalaki sa aking makasasalumuha. Ikinagagalak at ipinagpapasalamat ko na kasama ko ang Gears sa pagpunta roon. Gusto mo bang marating ang lugar na iyon?
Habang binabasa ko ang kasaysayan na ito ay mas lalo akong nagkaroon ng interes na mamasyal sa bayan dahilan sa itinatago nitong hiwaga batay sa aking mga naririnig kilala ang Pakil sa Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de Turumba (“Our Lady of Sorrows of Turumba”). Kung kaya’t una naming pinuntahan ang Simbahan kung saan nakalagak ito. Dito matatagpuan ang St. Peter of Alcantara Parish na mas kilala sa tawag na Diocesan Shrine of the Our Lady of Turumba, ito ang Pakil’s Roman Catholic Church at tahanan ng Our Lady of Sorrows de Turumba. Nang pumasok kami sa loob nakita ko ang mga Kasaysayan ng Pakil Church, Facade of Parochial Office, Original Painting of Our Lady of Turumba, Retablo of the Turumba Chapel, Retablo-mayor, Façade, Pulpito, Minor retablo with Crucified Christ. Mayroon rin ditong Turumba Festival kakaiba ito sa mga pagdiriwang sapagkat ang mga may sakit ay sumasayaw sa prusisyon at sa pamamagitan nito sila ay naniniwalang gagaling sa kanilang karamdaman. Matapos ang pagpunta sa simbahan ay pinuntahan naman namin ang Liceo de Pakil. Ito ay ipinagawa ng mga Maryknoll Fathers, noong ito ay Maryknoll Fathers High School na pinangasiwaan ng Maryknoll Fathers hanggang sa naging Maryknoll High School kung saan namuno ang Maryknoll Sisters lumipas ang panahon ito ay pinangalanan muli bilang Mary Immaculate Academy at di naglaon ay naging Liceo de Pakil at pinamumunuan ngayon ng Diocese ng San Pablo at Missionary Catechists of St. Therese. Ang paaralan ay matatagpuan malapit sa simbahan. Sumunod naman na makikita ay ang sa Rizal Street, Pakil, Laguna. Php 1,500/ night of stay maganda sa lugar na ito, 3 minutes na paglalakad mula sa simbahan at town plaza, 5 minutes walk naman sa Beatles Place Restaurant. Kapag ikaw ay inabot ng gabi maari kang mag stay in dito, convenient at kumpleto ito sa mga gamit na iyong kailangan mura na at kayang kaya pa ng bulsa. Kilala rin ang Pakil sa mga sikat na Restaurant isa na rito ang The Beatles Place na matatagpuan sa Bano Street. Masasarap ang mga pagkain at hindi ka magsawang pumunta dito. Malapit ito sa Nuestra Senora de los Dolores de Turumba swimming pool ang nagmimilagrong tubig ng Pakil. Para sa mga maliliit na handaan katulad ng reunions, birthdays, seminars ang Beatles place ang pinakamagandang lugar. Sa kabilang banda, matatagpuan din ang E & R Handicrafts sa 175 Tavera Street. Sikat ito dahil sa angking galing sa paggawa ng mga wood products. Sa pagpasok mo sa tindahan ay makikita mo ang isa sa kanilang empleyado at sa loob ng 20 minutos ay kayang gumawa ng isang swan, ibon o anghel na gawa sa kahoy. Mayroon rin ditong ospital ang General Cailles Memorial District Hospital na matatagpuan sa Tavera Street, Ang Pakil ay isa sa mga kauna-unahang nagtayo ng ospital sa buong Laguna.
The Blessed Arc
Halina, tuklasin at iyong pagmasdan ang kaaya-ayang lugar at damhin ang biyayang binigay ng Poong Maykapal.***
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Kung sakaling mapulot mo itong dyaryo at napunta ka sa pahinang ito, pakiusap! Wag na wag mong babasahin ang artikulong ito. Kung mahal mo pa ang sarili mo at may pangarap ka pa sa buhay mo, pakiusap! Wag na wag mo itong babasahin. Kung gusto mo pang gumising bukas ng umaga at kumain ng paborito mong almusal na champorado at tapa with matching maanghang na suka with overflowing rice, p’wes itapon mo na ito. Hindi ako nagbibiro. Bilis! Itapon mo na! Ano, binabasa mo pa rin ano? Hay naku. Ang kulit mo. Bahala ka. Pero kung mapilit ka talaga, p’wes wala akong magagawa. Bahala ka. I-tweet mo na lang ako kung sakaling nasa langit ka na @akosicymark. Naks. Instant segway di’ba? Siyempre, last na ‘to eh kaya pagbigyan na. Tse! Bahala ka. Ito na, basahin mo na.
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Ang tanong sa akin ni Pen at baka sakaling may maisagot ako.
TANONG: Bakit kaming mga babae may dalaw monthly? Ang mga boys wala. Ang unfair talaga ng buhay!
SAGOT: Wow ha. Such an inspiring question to begin with. Yung totoo Par, ilang taon mo pinag-isipan ‘to? One year, five years, ten years? Yung totoo po. Una, gusto mo bang tulian kitang babae ka nang matahimik ka na? Ooopppsss! Wala nga palang puputulin kasi half inch lang. Hahaha! Jokeeeee! Pangalawa, saan lalabas ang regla namin kung nagkataon? Anong tingin mo sa amin, multitasking ang peg ng ‘fertility sword’ namin? Hahaha! Trip mo ba yung ‘fertility sword’ Par? Watta word di’ba? And lastly, may dalaw din kami monthly. Kaya anong ‘unfair-unfair’ ang pinagsa-sasabi mo d’yan? Magtigil ka nga. Actually, araw-araw pa nga ang dalaw namin eh. Mas masakit pa sa dysmenorrhea ang sakit na nararanasan naming sa tuwing pinag-lalaruan niyo ang damdamin naming mga lalaki. Mas magastos pa sa pagbili ng napkin ang pagbili ng luho niyo mapa-sagot lang kayo kapag nililigawan. At higit sa lahat, mas doble pa sa init ng ulo ang nararanasan namin masakyan lang ang pabago-bago niyong ugali at siyempre….. teke, teka, teka, parang nagiging madrama na ako. Baka isipin mo pang may pinag-huhugutan ako eh. Mahirap na Parekoy. Hahaha! Next question please!
Ang tanong sa akin ni Hannah at baka sakaling may maisagot ako. TANONG: Please! Sana sagutin mo ‘to Mr. Cymark! Ano ba yung mga bagay na nakaka-turn on sa inyong mga boys? Thanks po sa response! SAGOT: At last! After that four freaking questions, may humabol pang magandang tanong. Haaaaay. Turn on ba ka’mo? Simple lang yan. Para sa aming mga lalaki, natu-turn on kami sa mga maliliit at simpleng bagay na mayroon ang isang babae. Mga bagay na sa unang tingin ay hindi mo aakalaing hahanapin namin sa mga babae. Una, simplicity is the key. Ang gusto namin sa mga babae ay yung mga simple at magaan lamang ang datingan. Yung tipong walang arte at kolorete sa katawan. Yung pumapasok sa school para mag-aral at hindi para maging clown. Pangalawa, nakaka-turn on yung mga babaeng kayang dalhin ang sarili sa lahat ng sitwasyon. It doesn’t matter kung kinapos ka man sa height, di biniyayaan ng mala-porselanang kutis, di kasing ganda at sexy ni Kathryn Bernardo at di kasing henyo ni Einstein. As long as kaya mong dalhin ang sarili mo, natu-turn on ako sa’yo. Lastly, nakaka-turn on ang babaeng malambing at malakas ang sense of humor. Yung tipong walang dull moments sa pagitan niyong dalawa. So all in all, di kami natingin sa kung ano ang itsura ng isang babae, though meron pa ring iilan na ginagawa yun, masasabi kong marami pa rin kaming matitino. Hahaha!
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Q: Walang nag-la-like ng mga picture ko sa Facebook, anung gagawin ko? A: Picture ko na lang yung i-post mo para mag-flood likes yang notifications mo. Hahaha! Q: Bakit toothbrush ang tawag sa toothbrush? E di’ba madami yung ngipin? Di’ba dapat teethbrush? A: E bakit ang bra, bra lang din ang tawag? Edi dapat “bras” ang tawag dun? At bakit ang brief, brief lang din ang tawag? Edi dapat “briefs” yun? Hahaha! Na-gets mo ba? LOLS.
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TANONG: Anong mas mabaho, utot na may tunog o utot na walang tunog?
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SAGOT: Anak ng! Okay Cymark, kalma ka lang, kalma ka lang Cymark. Okay. Okay. Inhale….. Hoooooh….. Exhale…. Bahong hininga! Hahaha! Lapit ka nga dito kaibigan. Halika, lapit ka pang konti. Lapit pa. Ayan, ganyan. Nakikita mo ‘to? Ito oh. Itong Caliber 45 at balisong na hawak ko. Ang tulis ‘no? Parang bagay d’yan sa bandang leeg pababa sa tiyan mo. Hahaha! Ano daw?! But seriously Leo, mas mabaho ang utot mo, este ang utot na walang tunog pala! Promise! Yung tipong tahimik pero makamandag.Naku, alam na alam ko yan Par. Kapag naamoy mo eh mapapa-sigaw ka na lang ng boom utot! Kasi Parekoy, ang utot parang ugali lang ng tao yan. Kung sino ang inaakala mong mabait at tahimik, sila pa yung makamandag at kabaligtaran yung ugali. Kumbaga, nasa loob bang kulo. At kung sino pa yung maingay, magulo, maangas, matalino, gwapo, cute at mayabang na katulad ko, jokeeeee! Eh yun pa yung deep inside ay mabait at masarap pakisamahan na tao. Kaya mga Par at Mar, ingat kayo sa utot, este sa mapanlinlang na tao. As the saying goes, you’ll never know dude!
Ang tanong sa akin ni Angel at baka sakaling may maisagot ako. TANONG: Kuya Cy, bakit ganon? Bakit masakit ang magmahal? SAGOT: Ouch. Wait lang Angel ha. Medyo natamaan yung upper right part ng puso ko eh. Wait lang, lalagyan ko muna ng band aid at baka dumugo na naman eh. Hahaha! Biro lang Par. Pero seroyso, may pinag-dadaanan ka ba ngayon? As in broken-hearted ka ba ngayon? Gusto mo pahiramin kita ng lubid at upuan, este panyo at tissue pala? Gusto mo i-hug na lang kita, or gusto mo tayo na lang dalawa? Hahaha! O kaya naman upakan ko na lang yung nanakit sa’yo, or gusto mong hambalusin at balabagin na lang kita ng pagmamahal ko? Takte, duma-damoves pa eh! Hahaha! Pero ito na, seryoso na ko promise. Sa totoo lang babe, este Angel pala, masakit at mahirap talaga ang mag-mahal. Kumbaga sa mathematical problem, masasabing ‘given’ na yung sakit at hirap as isang relationship. Besides, part na rin ito ng pagiging matured natin na nagpa-patibay at nagpa-patatag sa pinasok nating relasyon. Come to think of it, kung puro sarap at saya lamang ang meron sa isang relasyon, sa tingin mo ba may thrill at sparks pa yung pagmamahalan ng dalawang tao? Wala na di’ba? So dapat tanggapin mo na lang yung katotohanan na sa bawat relasyon mong papasukin, masasaktan at masasaktan ka pa rin. Pero kung sa tingin mo ay hindi mo na kaya yung sakit, ‘then let it go, let it go, can’t hold it back anymore’. Uyyyyy, aminin mo Par, kumanta ka ‘no? Hahaha! Hugot pa more! Well, that’s life. Good luck sa’yo Angel! Remember, just love, love and be loved.
Li-Ga ng Kapaligiran is an environmental project of the Extension Services and Linkages Department of the Laguna State Polytechnic University – Santa Cruz Campus. This project is recognized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) through its Regional Director, Dir. Julian Amador last January 2008. It is formulated to build cleaner and greener vicinity inside LSPU system and within the community. Ang tanong sa akin ni Lester at baka sakaling may maisagot ako. TANONG: Lahat ng bagay sa mundo may history o pinagmulan. Eh ang napkin, may history din ba? SAGOT: Anak ng puting napkin naman oh! Ano ba ‘tong mga tanong na ‘to?! Kay hihirap naman eh. Gusto niyo na ba akong mabaliw sa ka-kaisip ng mga isasagot sa inyo mga Par? Aba’y kung niyo abutan niyo na lang ako ng kutsilyo at gigilitan ko na lang yung gwapo, cute, astig at maangas kong leeg. Hahaha! Pero dahil mahal pa rin ang presyo ng patatas ni Sarah, sasagutin ko ‘to! Hahaha! Game. Ayon sa “Bakit Hindi Mo Itanong Kay Cymark At Baka May Maisagot Siya Manual” na ang main author ay si Banjo Calinagan Ventolero, kaya siya nag sisihin niyo kapag corny ito. Noong unang panahon ay may dalawang mag-kapatid na Nap at Kin. Diyos ko po, patawarin niyo ko sa ka-kornihang ‘to. At ang kanilang nanay ay nagngangalang Carefree. Habang nagbe-bake ng lasagna sa ilalim ng puno ng kamatis ang kanilang ina ay bigla na lamang itong naka-ramdam ng pamamanhid at pag-sakit ng kanyang puson. Ngunit ang laking pagtataka nito ay ang unti-unting paglabas ng dugo sa may parteng puk….. ahhhmmm….. ano na lang pala… ahhhmmm….. parteng…..bewang! Ayun parteng bewang pala! Hahaha! Dahil dito, mabilis niyang tinawag ang dalawang anak nito para tulungan siya. Ngunit sa kasamaang palad ay busy sa pag-gawa ng loom bands sina Nap at Kin. Habang patuloy sa pagsigaw ang ina nila ay patuloy rin ang palalagay nito ng tela at bulak sa parteng bewang nito. Kasabay nito ay ang pagtawag niya sa pangalan ng kanyang mga anak. “Nap at Kin! Nasaan na kayo?! Hirap na hirap na si Mommy oh! Wala pa si Darla oh! Nagbe-bleeding love na ‘ko eh! Tulong! Nap at Kin! Nap at Kin! Nap, Kiiiiin!” Sigaw nito na tanging mga kapit-bahay lamang nito ang nakaka-rinig.kasamaaang palad, ay namatay ang ina nina Nap at Kin dahil sa pagod sa pag-sigaw. How sad! Namatay ito na hawak-hawak ang telang may bulak at dugo. Dahil hindi alam ng mga tao kung ano ang tawag sa telang iyon ay inakala nilang “Nap at Kin” ang tawag rito, base na rin sa narinig nila bago mamatay si Carefree na sa kalauna’y tinawag na Napkin. At hanggang ngayon ay di pa rin tapos gumawa ng loom bands sina Nap at Kin.Bow! Go na mga Parekoy! Libre sapak at sipa s aka-kornihan ni Banjo Calinagan Ventolero. Hahaha! Whoooooh!
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Q: Bakit masakit ang mag-mahal? A: Hindi naman masakit mag-mahal eh. Ang masakit ay ang umasa. Awts. </3 Q: Bakit kulay blue ang indelible ink? A: Bakit? Gusto mo ba may pink, violet, green at orange? Par boboto ka, hindi ka magpapa-manicure at pedicure. Hahaha! Q: Hi Cymark! I think I’m falling for you! A: Ate, ito po ay tanungan portion, hindi po landian. Ipasa mo muna yung midterm mo bago ka lumandi.
Q: Bakit ang commercial ng shampoo pinapakita yung buhok? Yung commercial ng toothpaste pinapakita yung ngipin? E bakit yung commercial ng napkin, hindi pinapakita yung ano? A: Alam mo kasi, may mga bagay sa mundo na hindi na kailangan pang ipakita sa ibang tao. Parang yung mga mabubuting bagay na ginawa natin para sa iba. Hindi na kailangan pang ipagmalaki at ipamukha sa iba. Tama ba Par?
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Q: Kuya Cy! Crush po talaga kita! Kyaaaaaaahhhhh! A: Madali akong kausap. Meet mo on Monday and I’ll marry you right away. LOLS.
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The term ‘Li-Ga ng Kapaligiran’ is derived from the local term ‘linis’ (clean) and ‘ganda’ (beauty) which is the essence of the said project. Through this, the entire LSPU system conducts its environmental-social aids in propagating the pros of maintaining the cleanliness, orderliness and preservation of surrounding in the spirit of service to Motherland and Humanity. This is subordinated into three stages, wherein it is cooperatively done not only by the Li-Ga ng Kapaligiran faculty but also by the entire LSPU system. These are as follows: (1) Construction of plant box along the 0.8 km fence, (2) Annual competition for the Most Beautiful and Cleanest area, and (3) Embarking on Reforestation Activity which is participated by the different colleges. This different colleges such as the College of Teacher Education, College of Industrial Technology, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Computer Science, College of Hospitality Management and Tourism, College of Nursing and Allied Health, College of Engineering and College of Criminal Justice Education work in accordance for the welfare of the biodiversity. On the first stage of the scheme, the said colleges is assigned on their plant plots to be maintained
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regularly. It is planted with uniform ornamental plants and landscaped with various stones and crafts with the assistance of the Bureau of Fire Department of the Municipality of Santa Cruz for the painting of walls within the 0.8 km scale. This is made for the prevention of soil erosion since roots of a plant is reliable for the stranglehold of the soil deposits. Also, dilapidation of the fence will be prevented given that the plants will serve as a barricade against the fence’s railing. An annual classroom beautification is also commenced as a part of the Li-Ga’s scheme. The highspirit colleagues would compete for the recognition as the cleanest and greenest field among others. This platform is good in view of the fact that having an eagerness of winning will help in making a stiff action for the sustainability of the hygiene and loveliness of our environment. The cleaning and greening of the designated areas is continued while it is being monitored by the invited Board of Judges regularly until the final evaluation is made. Awarding of winners is made for the
Last year the CIT department thinks out of their box to create a beneficial project by means of
collecting plastic bottles and selling it to generate funds that they can use for school activities. They ask their students to bring ten bottles each so that they can have more bottles than what they can collect inside the university. Now, they are no longer asking the students to contribute money for their fund. The said project is then followed by the CTE department with the same reason. With the help of CTE Student Organization they will be promoting a contest, each class that whoever collects the most number of bottles is the winner and will receive a prize according to the needs of the classroom like an electric fan or so on. Aside from the purpose of generating funds, this project will also help to reduce plastic waste that can harm the environment. It can be more beneficial this way rather than throwing it away or refilling the bottles because it is not advisable to use the bottle for more than
Q: Anung mas mabigat, isang kilong pako o isang kilong bulak? A: Ewan. Pero alam mo kung anung mas mabigat? Itong kamao ko na lilipad d’yan sap ag-mumukha mo! Hahaha!
Q: Pwede bang lagyan ng dinner ang lunchbox? A: Pwede naman ate, pumasok ka na lang ng gabi sa school para masabing dinner. Hahaha!
“W hy don’t we start a change!” said Janlyn Garin, president of the CTE Organization. “We
collection of plastic bottles for a good purpose.
Q: Kapag ba kumain ng pancit, hahaba ang buhay? A: Hindi yan! Bakit?! Kapag ba nag-mahal ako ng todo sasaya rin ba ako? Hindi naman di’ba?! E bakit pa ko kakain ng pancit?! Hindi rin naman hahaba ang buhay ko eh. Hahaha! Hugot!
Q: Bakit bawal ang tatlo sa picture? A: Ang pagpapa-picture parang pag-ibig lang yan. As in bawal ang tatluhan, kasi nakakamatay. Hahaha.
prior recognition of the relentless effort they’ve exerted. For the levitation of the scheme, a reforestation activity is made annually seeing that the Li-Ga’s mission expanded to a more significant activity. Aside on the aforementioned inside-the-campus activity, Li-Ga ng Kapaligiran starts to branch off within the community. The said branching is functional since it widens the ecological awareness of every person of the community. Since climate change is considered as a global obstacle for our ecology, an action should be made for the limitation of the changing milieu. Each college headed by their Dean will organize a tree planting activity to replenish the bare forests. The matter of action could be made by a single faction, yet a half-fraction of dedication and a half-fraction of cooperation will ignite the entire system. Li-Ga ng Kapaligiran, an established campus project attests that serving the environment could be made easier if we collaborate with one another. There are many ways for a nation to foretaste a clean, green and bright future –it really takes an action for every result.***
can utilize bottles for better purposes”, she added. The CTE department is effectively promoting the
Q: Bakit nakatali ang ballpen sa bangko? A: E kung mukha mo ba naman ang bubungad sa teller ng bangko, aba’y paghihinalaan ka talagang magnanakaw eh! Hahaha! Sa takot nila sa’yo, pati ang ballpen itinali na din!
v u uu u Q: Wala bang de litro na Yakult? A: Wala eh, pero de litrong katangahan meron ka nun! Hahaha. Jooooke! Peace!
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Foretasting a Cleaner, Greener and Brighter College
b u Q: Bakit kapag naihi ang aso nakataas ang paa? A: Kasi baka matumba sa kanya yung bakod habang naihi siya. Mahirap na baka mabagsakan siya eh. Hahaha!
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Ang tanong sa akin ni Leo at baka sakaling may maisagot ako.
ISANG TANONG, ISANG SAGOT:
Q: Bakit mahilig mag-selfie ang mga babae sa CR? A: Siyempre may Camera 360 at Retrica yung phone niya. E ikaw! Juice colored! De flashlight at de antenna pa yang cellphone mo, kaya paano ka makakapag-selfie?
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three times.
Plastic bottle is just a simple water container for most of us, but when we think out of the box
this simple thing can be used for greater purposes. This Income-Generating Project (IGP) of collecting bottles is one of the greatest project that LSPU-SCC is promoting. So why don’t we contribute for a
LSPU-IGP
change? A change that can benefit both of us students and Mother Earth. Let’s not trash our waste but instead collect it for greater purposes.
COLLECTING BOTTLES text | Franz Victor Mendoza and Gerson Gerodias photos | Rhoel Moral and Carlos Alvarez
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MEGADIKE: The Future Protection of
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Tree Planting: On the last tango Ever since we stepped in school, they have always thought us how to save our very own Planet Earth and continuously develop our community and ourselves as well. We’ve started from recycling papers, bottles,
cans, planting small plants and simply appreciating the beauty of a natural world we breathe in. It’s nice to see that we actually grew in a developing world, where everyone still seeks for freedom. ‘Freedom’ in a sense that there
will be no more worries when it comes to our environment. Many years from now, we are still working on it. The Laguna State Polytechnic University, Sta. Cruz Campus is one of the schools
It is, indeed, a very crucial situation: raging of wind, tremendous flow of water, trees were dancing, and roof of houses are floating. It is tormenting trauma in the mind of every person. Nowadays, we suffer many threatening disaster that made us to build a strong unity in our nation. Each family member helps each other in order to survive in everyday needs like foods, clothes, etc. When there is a disaster, our resources became more limited rather than the ordinary days because of the facilities were been destroyed like fish cages, poultry, etc. in order to this, the government should make an effort to reach a program to help every individual in their critical situations. Hit by the strong typhoon is one of the worst situations that could happen in our life. We can’t stop it, all we need to do is to accept and face it with full
of care in everything, care for structures and care for someone
because we cannot tell the future, there’s so many predictable gest during the typhoon. Showing care for someone is like a stepping stone for them to keep strong and not to give up to the fear that they have in their hearts. Moreover, to be loved during the disaster is the weapon that we can use to keep surviving and still hoping that there is someone waiting for you just to make sure that you are okay even your means of communication are cut-out. They have trust in you that you are safe during the strong rage of the winds. Show your effort to someone you love until you have a time to do something, it’s not final yet to express your affection. Express your love not just that you are hit by the typhoon, express it every time that you have an opportunity and don’t be afraid to be rejected or what else could happen unless you are regretting it in the rearmost.
“Likewise,
in terms of disaster there is someone who always there for us, but we didn’t recognize it.” you loved. It is a matter of a ‘do or die’ situation (like basketball)
Innovativeness of a Plastic Bottles: A Vision Eat Bulaga!, being the longest running noontime variety program once again conceptualized another segment which helps in forming a bridge for every Filipinos by giving a ray of hope for others and bringing a heart-whelming smiles for all. The said media program is named “Juan for all, All for Juan: Bayanihan of d’ Pipol”, which stimulates each and every Filipino to help their conation by distributing whistles and flashlights for calamity
preparedness (I AM Ready); bringing freebies such as foods, cash prizes, appliances, cellphones and gift certificates in every barangay they’ve visited (Sugod Bahay sa Barangay); and discovering fine talents inside a typical bungalow. Another Juan for all, All for Juan” segment is established by Eat Bulaga wherein plastic bottles are collected and then converted into usable plastic chairs. The said segment, Plastic ni Juan Project become
a hit not only because of the jokes and laughter given by the segment hosts but because of the environmental-social aid it gives for every Filipinos. While watching the segment, I feel some twists of blues and reds on my palette –for I feel sad for knowing the situation of my coFilipino, at the same time I feel the gladness seeing how media helps in giving aids for others. How far can a single bottle reach? Plastic bottles, as we all know is considered
Laguna Against Flooding
that are very concern with the growth of the community. They still continue to conduct extension programs in different barangays, Li-Ga ng Kapaligiran by the College of Teacher Education and tree planting for graduating students among all colleges. It is simply a tradition of the University, wherein, as a college student, they are still reminded of the small acts they can contribute to the world for a change. For the last time as a student, Tree Planting is an activity done before they graduate, it is supported by the Department of Natural Resources (DENR). Recently, August 2014, graduating students from the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Criminal Justice and Education accomplished their tree planting activity at San Antonio, Pila, Laguna. With
the heat of the sun striking their skins, they still got the chance to sing “magtanim ay di biro”, all the way from San Antonio, Pila
“Every
time they will pass that place, they will remember the trees they have planted.”
this is the last time they’re doing it as a student leaving a mark of their hard work for several years. Every time they will pass that place, they will remember the trees they have planted. This is actually a good sign, because at least you did something for the environment that will be passed on to the next generation. Tree planting is not only done in LSPU but also around the Philippines and around the globe. That’s why we’re saved.***
to its highway with a grin on their faces because they know they are doing it for a purpose, and
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Mind Over Disaster
as one of the major pollutant inside Philippine’s ecosystem. In fact, it will take a millennium of decomposing a small plastic bottle. Every day, Filipinos dispose at least 10, 000 bottles and many of it are disposed improperly. Within a year, a line of plastic bottle could encircle the earth four times its circumference. Plastic is considered now as a big ton of waste for a faction of humans, who only do a fraction of help for his ecosystem. Knowing this gives me a heavy heart, for I have been also a factor of the breakage of our ecosystem. Improper disposal of plastic bottles may lead to ozone layer thinning, climate change, soil acidity, land pollution and water pollution. Converting plastic bottles into plastic chairs is a big benefit of recycling a ‘malleable menace’. Plastic chairs are given for public schools that are deficient in some classroom facilities. This is a big help especially for those who aim high for their aspirations. Also, the sales of these plastic bottles are produced into school supplies such as notebook, pencils, and art materials which
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is “God the Almighty”. We need to pray for our own safety during the disaster for our guidance. He waited us to call to Him, to remember Him and we do that in terms of sorrow that’s why there is a calamity, a typhoon, a famine but He will not leave us alone He will give His protection and guidance just to make sure that
are disseminated to small-town areas. As of now, Plastic ni Juan Project is in collaboration with another EB’s segment: “Isang Papel, Isang Lapis” project. On this project, a visited barangay is asked for an involuntary collection of notebooks and pencil which will be given for those children who have been affected by tremendous activities. I myself
“Be
a change you want to see in this world.”
-Mahatma Gandhi
feel jumpy and glad knowing that the two segments are great combination in giving service for our countrymen. A simple lifeless material
Flooded areas, impassable roads, million worth of destructed properties, thousands of casualties affected -- those are just few of the effects brought by different calamities, most especially the typhoon. For many years, Laguna has been regarded as one of the areas that recorded great number of destruction every time a typhoon hits its area of responsibility. While the 2012 Monsoon Floods is one of the major disaster that most Lagunenses will remember a for long time— the heavy rain it bought caused widespread flooding across the southern islands of Luzon particularly the flood-prone areas along Laguna Lake, damaging properties and affecting hundreds of thousands of lives — it also served as a catalyst for the government to create a long-term project that will ease flooding in Laguna.
VECTOR
Likewise, in terms of disaster there is someone who always there for us but we didn’t recognize it. We just remember Him in times of failure and problem. We call to Him if we need help from Him, but He didn’t forget us. He is the one that never give up for us; He is the one who created everything He
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As a result of their experience, the idea of “a dike around Laguna” was seriously raised in2012 to serve as flood-control system meant to protect flood-prone areas along
we are safe in whatever we do. Start to care, love and remembering Him not just in terms of affliction but in every day routine. That’s the purpose of trials in our life to challenge our faith for Him. So, don’t be shy in expressing care, love and prayer.***
once turns every organism’s life fruitful. The said maxim is proven by our very own media by providing quality service for every Pinoys. I now once though that, it is not about the entertainment factor which makes a variety show a hit, whereas the quintessence of it is a far-reaching hands and feet to serve his countrymen. Each and one of us is worth helping for, and showing a prick of patriotism is good enough to show how ‘pliable’ and ‘flexible’ our mind in doing such things. I would end my statement with a quote from Mahatma Gandhi: “Be a change you want to see in this world.” Together, we could make a life-changing statement. It’s about time for us to do innovative ways for the conservation of our Mother Nature. Plastic Ni Juan project is only a single way to help but remember, there are many ways for you to cooperate in saving our nature. May this be a reminder for you to make change for yourself and for your vicinity. I’m starting in now by giving a voice for the nature –WHAT IS NOW YOUR PLAN?
Laguna Lake. Definitely, the project was called the Laguna Lakeshore Expressway Dike which aims to provide highstandard highway that will speed up the traffic between the southern part of Metro Manila and Laguna, as well as a dike that would mitigate flooding in the western coastal communities along Laguna Lake. Although the said project was severely criticized by activist group and some controversy arose about whether or not the dike had indeed been a government priority prior to the 2013 flooding for it was not included as one of structural mitigation measure that year, the project was finally greenlighted for implementation pursuant to the approval
during the June 19, 2014 board meeting. At Php 123 billion this made the above-mentioned project the biggest PublicPrivate Partnership (PPP) project under the Aquino Administration. The construction of the project is expected to start 2015 and end in 2021. The project reportedly, has two components – a 47-kilometer road dike with two (2) sections as follows: Bicutan-Calamba and Calamba-Los Baños; on top of which will be a six-lane expressway and reclamation of 500-700 hectares of raw land and horizontal development of the same mixed use. Its design will supposedly run on a mainly off-sure alignment at least 500 meters away from western
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-Alvin Toffler, American Futurist
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text | Kid Bernabe Abay-abay Currently,
While that is a long term project, immediate solutions to the flooding such as dredging, landraising and retention ponds will be constructed in areas most affected by flooding. We’ll have to wait seven years, but at least the future protection of Laguna will soon be arisen.***
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”
IN EDUCATION
shoreline of Laguna Lake. It will include pumping stations and floodgates and will start in Taguig, pass through Muntinlupa and Calamba, and end in Los Baños. With that, the lake water reduction is predicted to be one meter per month. Aside from flood control, it can also improve the environmental condition of the lake and promote economic activities through efficient transport of goods and people.
of
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a
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youth,
ten impact areas of it is to improve education (Rao, 2008) in which closely aligned
degree.
to the 21st Century Education where technologies play a vital role in learning.
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quality of education their son and daughter is getting from the school.
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very evident that technology has been part of students’ life. Technology
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realize
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Indeed, application of ICT4D in Education is an essential step in the transformation
are “tools and resources used to communicate, and to create, disseminate,
of schools and education systems into learning organizations that can help students
store, and manage information.” (New York: UNESCO; 1999) Such tools are
build 21st century skills and is a great help to the teachers and parents. Adapting
frequently lumped together as, simply, “technology.” However, there are rapidly
ICT4D in schools, colleges and universities would offer a high quality of education and
expanding group of different tools used in development and in education like
will produce a globally competitive graduates that is in demand in today’s world.***
Video conferencing, Voice over the internet phone, Webcasting, Blogging, Mobile learning, E-learning, Alternative learning system, E-Business, E-Commerce, E-Governance, E-Communities and Social Media an example of technologies as
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Why is it so hard to move on? Is it because of the pain we feel? Or the person behind the reasons why? To move on is to let go. To step forward and never look back. To be happy without the person you once knew. To forget and leave what’s in the past. But how can I do this? Tell me … How can I move on? If all the roads lead me back to you.
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Emotionally Broken Man by Jan Aldous Olviga Viriña
Tears running through my cheeks. Yes! It happened these past few weeks. I can feel the arising coldness. I’m afraid; coz losing you is my extreme weakness. Sometimes I thought, it isn’t right, To love you more and hold on tight. I can sense that I would fall apart, Yet, you are here; within the space in my heart. I’m sorry I am wrong, But when I’m with you I am strong. Even you’re leaving me behind; I can’t resist getting you out of my mind. I can feel in my veins the electricity. Every time you look at me; there’s intensity. I can sense the boldness in my feeling; That my only way to love you is just by showing. Gravity pulls me down to earth naturally. Yet there’s a massive force driving me; To fall for you my sweet baby. But what hurt is; only you could say is “SORRY”.
by Harlene Gabrielle
Look my love unto the moon above And feel the light the way it cast. You’ll be surprised and will be touched, That thought it’s far yet shared its love. And that is what I want to be For two of us long lastingly. We must not learn to forget the love we once had. And let it stay unto our heart. A love that shall never die. Our love that will never lie. My love will only grow longer, For the promise of love last forever.
Let it Go by Cristina Trinidad
Even now i ponder about you I still entreat for the greatest The diurnal you port is tough for me Thank God i set you free
Living alone without you Sometimes i dearth to halt beside you I find it hard at first But time came, i didn’t want you anymore I found the answer through Gods will He provide me the best of what I’ve got Showed me how to love again Indeed, offer me strength to go on with life
Wala nga bang kamalay-malay o sadyang trip ko lang ang magmaang-maangan? Ugh.
Kung maituturing ang pagmamaang-maangan ko bilang isang tanda ng pagiging “bitter”, well congratulations, pasok na ako for the next round! Pero, paano nga ba ako magiging bitter kung unting-unti na akong nasanay sa ganitong sitwasyon ko? Mag-iilang taon na rin noong hindi ko naranasan ang mga bagay na nakikita ko sa paligid ko at aaminin ko, unting-unti ko na ring nami-miss ang mga pangyayaring iyon sa buhay ko. Nami -miss ko na ang mga panahong nagpupuyat ako para lang maka-text ka. Namimiss ko na ang mga kulitan natin sa Facebook. Namimiss ko na rin ang boses mo sa tuwing nag-uusap tayo. Nami-miss ko na ang mga panahong pinapasaya mo ako, yung pinapahid mo ang luha ko kapag nasasaktan na ako. Nami-miss ko ang bawat moment na pinagsamahan nating dalawa. Nami-miss ko na ang sumpaan natin sa isa’t isa –tayong dalawa lamang….FOREVER. Pero nasaan na ba ang pangakong iyon? Ganun lang ba kabilis ang FOREVER para sa iyo? Parang UNLI lang pala iyon… MAY EXPIRATION. Tapos, heto naman akong si tanga…umasa sa bawat salitang binitawan mo? Huli ko nang nalaman na ang salita ay isa lamang salita –kailanman ito ay hindi magiging kasimtimbang ng gawa. Umasa lang naman kasi ako sa salita mo. Nagtiwala lang naman kasi ako sa iyo. Pinangakuan mo lang naman kasi ako. Hindi naman ako informed na tumatakbo ka palang pulitiko, puro pangako…panay naman napapako. Hindi bale, makakalimutan rin naman kita eh. Darating rin ang araw na kapag nakita na kita… sasabihin ko sa iyo ang katagang “WHO ARE YOU.” Darating rin ang araw na isa ka na lamang ala-ala: isang mapait na ala-ala na nagturo sa akin sa ngayon. Alam kong, darating rin ang panahon na may isang taong magpapahalaga sa akin. Minsan, kailangan mo na ring lumayo sa mga taong dati mo nang napasaya. Ito ay dahil mayroon pang ibang makakapagpasaya sa kanila nang hindi tulad ng ginawa mo, na mahihigitan pa ang nagawa mo. At kapag dumating na ang araw na iyon, magpapasalamat na lamang ako. Salamat, sa lahat… maging masaya ka SANA. Ilang taon na rin pala noong napaniwala ako ng mga katagang iyon, no? Buti pa sila, maganda ang lovelife. Samantala ako, maganda lang. Buti pa sila, may kanya-kanyang love play lang. Samantala ako, audience lang. Taga-palakpak. Buti pa ang 21, may FOREVER.
I couldn’t even imagine, these things would happen; To us, to me, to you — my best friend. I’m sorry for being such a dick. But you’re here in my heart so just sneak a peek.
Araw-araw ay ikaw ang laman ng aking isip Sa tuwina’y laman rin ng mga panaginip Ang babaeng nais kong mahalin at paglingkuran Reyna ko, kahit hanggang kamatayan.
Love’s has been a mystery and it’ll always be. It will attack you unpredictably. Note that loving you is not the real deal here, But getting me hurt proves that my feeling’s real.
Ako sana’y iyong bigyang pansin Harana kong sigaw ng damdamin Nawa’y marinig mo ang tibok ng aking puso O aking sintang kailanma’y di maglalaho.
Haiku by Jan Carisse Mejia
Rainbow It curves in the sky Having colors in disguise A colorful bow
Loving isn’t always about being together; But most of the time entrusting each other. Being a friend to the one you love seems frankly fake, But I think I can survive whatever it takes.
Ngayong lubos na tayong magkakilala O sinta, sana ako sayo’y magkapag-asa Maging isa sanang iyong manliligaw At papatunayan, pag-ibig kong nag-uumapaw. Hihintayin kita hanggang sa tamang panahon At sana maging pabor, pati pagkakataon Lagi mo sana itong pagkakatandaan Kitang iibigin kahit magpakailanman. Ikaw na siyang naging aking ilaw Tuwing mga gabi kong mapanglaw Ang babaeng nais kong mahalin at makasama Hanggang sa tayong dalawa ay tumanda.
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by Carisse Mejia
I want to let my tears out if that can make me feel alright I want to cry to lessen the pains let those tears out of my veins Cry, till the pain is gone cry, till my last tears fall cry, till I feel no more cry, till I cry no more I know there’s nothing now that I can say there’s nothing now that I would pray I know that there’s nothing “WE” anyway it broke my heart as I say I want to cry till you came and wipe those tears and the pains but now I know We’re over now Story ends.. and Baby We’re DONE.
Crush by Marvin Olor I’ve got something to say words don’t come out right Words don’t come out right, I’m stuttering Don’t take it lightly, I’m not stripping over. Can’t wait for more days to say: Feel like my world is flipping over. Yes, if I say so, wouldn’t you turn away? My mind is doubtful, Im’ma try it anyway These three words I composed in my head Ready to come out of my mouth Like one soulful melody. Don’t get me wrong for rushing in I’ve got a crush for years I hold it in. On that parade by chance we’ve met, You smiled at me under the scorching summer heat, It all rooted from that now love has stricken me.
Alam na this!
by Efren Sardova
Magmula ng ika’y aking masilayan Ang ninais na ‘y ika’y makatuluyan Reyna at diwata ng kagandahan Ikaw sana’y aking mapakasalan.
Ohh... ONE
Kailan ko kaya mararanasan iyon? Malabo. Matagal. Mala-imposible.
Ikaw
Awkwardness is arousing and I can see it coming. You know what? I hate this foul feeling. The days of sufferings and weeks of misery; Time could tell when the day comes you see me without mercy.
Everyone’s life is significant. Being in love is just part of this covenant; A covenant of living my life to the fullest, While spending it with the person I know is best.
Milyun-milyong tao sa Pilipinas, libu-libong pulo, daan-daang katao sa bawat rehiyon… pero heto ako ngayon, NAG-IISA. Hindi ko alam kung bakit sa mga ‘pinalad’, sa akin pa iyon napatapat. Alam mo yung pakiramdam na ang saya-saya ng paligid mo, may mga couples na HHWWPSSP , isama pa diyan ang kunwaring away nila tapos sa konting “I love you” lang ay mawawala ang tampo? May promo pa na mga nakakaumay na call signs like “BHE”, “BABY”, “MOSH”, “BUKO”, “MY PRINCESS” at maging “MY EVERYTHING” ay hindi nakalagpas sa pandinig ko. Nakakairita. Nakakabanas. Nakakawalang-gana.
Changes is the only permanent in this world And the gears i kept unheeded Revealed the way it verves Thus God only knows
Faithful Love
by Kristelle Jimenez
Minsan daw ba ay naranasan ko ang “sparks”? Sparks, ano iyon? Iyon ba yung nakikita mo kapag nagsasaksak ka ng plug, o yung kapag inilawan mo ang isang lusis? Minsan ko na raw bang naranasang tawagin na “baby”? Bakit naman ako tatawagin ng ganun? Napaka-damulag ko naman para tawagin na baby ‘no?! Siguro “kung pretty sexy lady” pa, tatanggapin ko. Hahaha! Minsan ko na raw bang naranasan ang mainlove? Love, pagkain ba iyon? Wala ata akong kamalay-malay sa mga bagay na pinagtatatanong sa akin ng mga tao.
by Jan Carisse Mejia
He has eyes as black as the feathers of the crow; He has face as handsome as the newly released Ferrari; He has this lingering scent that locks me in his charm; He has this heart that loves me just the way I am; He has this cleverness that knows the right from wrong; He has these wits that make me laugh and smile in times of blue; He has this God given kindness that flows through his veins; He has charisma that makes other envy my state; He has this smile that brightens my whole day; Ha has this love that took me forevermore; He’s trustworthy of my ever loving heart and soul; He’s respectful from any means and terms; He’s my prince charming, my love, my one and only.
Buti pa ang 21, may FOREVER
by June Louie Flores
Suicidal Freedom by Mademoiselle Awestruck; People were cheering. Pointing! They were starring. Cars and police halt; Am I being famous? Surprise; It’s getting fast! Their cheers grew louder Alas! I’m free! Falling… Reminiscing… Dying…
Hapon na at nag-uuwian na ang lahat ng estudyane,naglilinis kami ng mga kaklase ko ng classroom dahil yun ang bilin ng prof naming at gagamitin daw sa isang meeting para bukas.Iniwan ako sandali ng aking mga kaklase dahil bibili daw sila ng meryenda naming at limang minute ang makalipas wala pa din sila at bigla nalang akong nagulat dahil sa isang sigaw na nagmula sa kalapit naming na classroom,pinuntahan ko kaagad ang pinagmulan ng sigaw at nakakita ako ng isang lalaki na nakaupo sa may bintana,kibahan ako bigla kaya naman......
“Hoy! Baliw ka ba? Bumaba ka nga diyan!!!”
Konsensiya ko naman kasi kapag may nangyari sa lalaking iyon.Umiyak siya tapos ay biglang tumawa at sabay tumayo kaya naman sinabihan ko ulit siya na bumaba ,humarap lang siya sa akin at tumawa nanaman.Naiinis na ako at nilapitan ko siya
“Alam mo para kang bingi,desisyon mo kung tatalon ka dyan o hindi, Ganyan naman kayong mga lalaki eh pasok dito,labas dito hindi niyo kami pinapakinggan kapag sinabi na wag nang ulitin…uulitin pa, EWAN SA INYO!”
Bumaba siya at bigla akong hinabol ngumiti siya at humingi ng tawad sa akin,napakwento siya tungkol sa nangyari sa lovelife niya,malungkot ito dahil ipinagpalit daw siya ng girlfriend niya sa kanyang bestfriend at yun ang dahilan kung bakit siya nasigaw sa may bintana at balak na daw sana niyang tumalon ang kaso dumating ako
“Ang problema tinatawan lang right?”
“Oo tama ka diyan basta wag ka lang tatalon sa bintana.”
Napangiti ako sa kanya dahil totoo naman simula noon lagi na siyang nasama sa barkada kakwentuhan kapag walang ginagawa,sabay sa pagkain,at uwian.Minsan naglalakad kami pauwi dalawa nalang kami dahil malayo nag bahay niya kesa sa akin kaya ihahatid niya muna ako para hindi naming maramdaman ang pagod nagbibiruan at tawanan kami pero natigil ang kasiyahan naming nang hinarang kami ng dalawang lasing, kung ano-anong sinasabi nabastos ako ng sobra kaya niresbakan niya agad ang dalawang lasing at pinatakbo na niya ako. Nang makarating ako sa bahay tinawagan ko siya kaagad sa phone at buti nalang sinagot niya ang call ko “Ayo slang ako konting galos at pasa lang ito.”Nagpasalamat ako sa ginawa niya pagligtas sa akin ibaba ko na sana yung phone pero hindi pa pala siya tapos magsalita
“Naku wala yun….Kung hindi dahil sayo baka FOREVER na kitang di nakita.”
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By | Gerald Janolino
By | Gerald Janolino
SPORTS TRIVIA:
photos | Google Images
text | Franz Victor Mendoza and Isra Ammi El Suazo
DID YOU KNOW THAT... By | Jude Malibago
By | Jude Malibago
Wing Chung is believed to be the only form of Kung Fu invented by a woman. Wing Chun is the original style Bruce Lee learned. By | Jude Malibago
By | Jude Malibago
The silhouette on the NBA logo is Hall of Fame Laker Jerry West. By | Jude Malibago
By | Jude Malibago
Boston Celtics holds the most number of wins in the NBA Finals with 17 since their first win in 1957 and last in 2008 during their battle against Los Angeles Lakers. Founded in 1946, the Boston Celtics have been the NBA’s most successful franchise throughout their existence, from its legendary players like Larry Bird and Bill Russel up to its recent stars like Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce.
Shaquille O’Neal missed 5,317 Free Throws during his NBA Career. By | Gerald Janolino
By | Shien Rhoel Moral It takes 3,000 cows to supply the NFL with enough leather for a year’s supply of footballs.
SUDOKU
A shuttlecock (sometimes called a bird or birdie) must have 14-16 feathers and are usually from a goose or duck and from the left wing of the bird only.
OFFICIAL TALLY OF SPORTS FEST 2014
By | John Carlos Alvarez
LAGUNA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Santa Cruz - Main Campus SPORTS FEST 2014 Official Tally of Game Results
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Retired American swimmer Michael Fred Phelps II is easily the most successful Olympian ever. He has won a whopping 22 medals at the 3 Olympics he has taken part in. Out of those, 18 are gold, more than double the next best Olympian.
Prepared by: Approved by: Mr. Randy L. Orense Mr. Rey Samuel G. Grecalda LIZA L. BARTOLOME, Ph.D. Tabulator Tabulator Chairperson, Sports Development
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Football or soccer is the world’s most popular sport; it is played by 250 million players in over 200 countries. It is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball on a rectangular field with a goal at each end. The object of the game is to score by using any part of the body besides the arms and hands to get the football into the opposing goal. The goalkeepers are the only players allowed to touch the ball with their hands or arms while it is in play and then only in their penalty area.
The first monument of Jose Rizal as a sportsman was built in Sta. Cruz Sports Complex, Sta. Cruz, Laguna and was unveiled during the 2014 Palarong Pambansa that was held at the place.It is a 25-foot tall monument depicting the Philippines’ national hero wearing an eskrima or fencing uniform and holding an eskrima sword in his right hand and a duel pistol in the left hand. Rizal was also a great man of sports. Rizal knows how to play arnis, and known as chess master before Eugene Torre and can play soccer too.He is also a great gunslinger, a boxer and was the first Southeast Asian ever to master the game judo.
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The Game Maker: Coach Zymoneth Ligoy story
text | Banjo Ventolero photo | Emerson Ranes
A player, a fan and an enthusiast; Neth Ligoy, a thirty year old coach of the College of Engineering women’s volleyball team during the LSPU-Intramurals and LSPU-SCC lady spikers during LSPU Inter-campus. Coach Ligoy is an alumnus of Cavite State University (CavSU) in Indang. She is a former national athlete when she was still playing for her team as a Center Spiker or Middle Blocker. With her five foot six inches height and slender body she definitely has that looks of being a volleyball player before.
Outside the volleyball court, she is a loving wife of Mr. Sherwin Ligoy, also a coach from their Department in football. She also admitted that her boyfriend (before) is the one who inspired him to go here in our university. She may be an athlete and a coach but when it comes to her personal life she always make sure that there is a time for it. From being a national athlete to a national coach, Coach Ligoy, on her three years of coaching the LSPU lady spikers may be considered as one of the finest coaches of today’s generation in CALABARZON. By just having all her learning’s and experiences before, she shared how she came into this kind of business. “Hilig ko talaga ang paglalaro ng volleyball, siguro blessings nadin na isinama ako ng boyfriend ko dito para magturo. Nagkataon namang walang coach ang women’s volleyball team kaya ako na ang kinuha nila para mag coach” an opportunity that she did not refused to grabbed which made her what she is right now. As I asked her few more questions she told me that “Siguro hindi ko maituturing na competition yun, sa Intrams kase parang selection lang siya kung sino ang mga mapapasama sa team pag Inter-campus. Sa inter- campus naman yung rights ng pagiging coach ang pinaglalabanan jan, kung sino kase ang mag-champion, siya ang magcocoach sa LSPU kapag PASUC pero scouting parin yun. ‘Di ko padin siya tinuturing na competition” pertaining to the question about the competition in Intramurals and Inter-campus against their rivals. She also added that in the world of volleyball she idolize “Wendy Anne Semana, Leila Barros and Mary Jean Balse”, “Wala akong ina-idolize na coach, nagsesearch ako sa internet para makakuha ako ng info. para sa sarili ko at para maituro ko sa mga batang hawak ko”. But as a coach, it is usual for her to experience some hindrances that probably causes the performance of her team nonetheless she considered it as a motivation to perform better in every competition. “Kung titignan niyo yung facilities natin, yung pinag-tetrainingan naming ay ito sakto lang naman pero may support padin ang school” referring to the problems that she encountered in coaching. “Natutulungan din naman, everytime na may competition, lumalabas kami ng campus kapag training for exposure” her words about the support of the university to their team every time the competition was about to start.
not be given concern in the country. Same thing in the university, it cannot be denied that athletes shared this kind of situation. To name a few, it was noticeable of the lack of sporting facilities, equipment for trainings resources for each of them. Evidently, there were inappropriate size and quality of the venue every time Intramurals and LSPU Inter-Campus was being held yearly. Another one was the sports kit which was the basic need of an athlete. It is tough for the sports persons in the country to overcome the expectations of people who support and believe
for this kind of treatment. In some instances, they blamed their supporters although they don’t know the story behind those things. The worse thing could happen possibly, when they were not able to form a team on the particular sports they were supposed to play. All they need is the support for them to improve their skills and for them to sustain their performance well. Guess this is the right time for them to be given concern by for the school, national and international sports for us to boost the quality of sports in the country. Athletes though may be lacking in many aspects, they may not have best quality
a player should were supposed to have; they were still able to achieve, the best thing could ever have; winning. We know that as players, it is a triumph, a victory if they surpass all the struggles
they’ve experienced since the start of their journey. Particularly, we recognize the warriors of LSPU who continuously bring the pride and glory in the regional and national scenes.
Though, lacking for these vital needs, real sportsman victoriously worked hard and continue to play; sh/e cannot be moved, for sports truly runs in his blood. ***
be successful even though they retired or stopped their career as an athlete. Even amateur and campus players do. Some of the Filipino players I know who succeeded after their career in sports were, Benjie Paras who took show business as a career as well as Onyok Velasquez and Efren “Bata” Reyes who also pursued coaching players of billiards; Robert Jaworsky who turned to be a Philippine senator and now a coach; Rudy Hatfield who is now ministering people and such more. See? An athlete can prove that there’s still more in them. Others also venture for businesses so after they retire they would have an investment for the future. See how our Pambansang Kamao, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao spent his reward to invest for the future. You may think that I’ve given much example for professional athletes, but how about those athletes from schools, what comes after they’ve graduated? It’s just simple as this; those athletes who graduated from college and retired from playing were already successful. Do you wonder why? Just think of how they were able to apply and get hired for their desired job because they already have their diplomas. Think how they were able to balance their studying and playing at the
same time. If I would be able to illustrate how one does two things at the same time, you would never understand, lest you do it. Some were doing doubled as that. Some players have their part time jobs while studying and playing. Some have to work for their families while studying and playing and many other cases. But what benefit did they get from playing? Simple, they get scholarship from it because they play for the school. The school
Health Care and Death Benefits Acts of 2011 filed by Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago was not yet a success. Beside all the benefits given by the schools and the government for the athletes and their success in their field after retiring, the memories of friendship and sportsmanship from the people behind their success cannot be paid off and erased from their heart and soul. The memories of loss, hard work, depression, enjoyment, and victory will still remain. Going back to my father’s story, I was indeed inspired by him while I was writing this article. It is because while he was telling it to me, his eyes were glistening. It was like he was replaying the moment when he first touched the spear on the javelin throw. It’s a strange feeling I felt when my father tells something about himself that I could be proud of. In the end, what comes after depends on how an athlete discovers his full potential not only on the sports he had endeavored but how he had felt it as if he was still on the field hitting or jumping and running for victory. It is on how he inspired other people with his own story, the story of his own career on playing because it’s the only thing that would not die in the heart of every athlete.***
What comes after?
Salute to a coach like her, even though she doesn’t have the best things for her team, still, she manages to bring the pride and glory to the university. With her story, it was really proven that in life, if you want to achieve something no one can stop you to pursue such things that you love. It is not a problem if you don’t have the ability because if there’s the will a n d the passion you can get it! You can be like it! ***
From The Pedigree of Baseball Players: text | Cyrile Francia photos | Maan Tengco
Drawn with passion in playing and driven through a sports-oriented family, Mr. John Kenneth Yano Roman, a fifth year BS Electronic and Communication Engineering student urged to make a distinction by representing their athletic crop in playing baseball. Ascents. Throws. Tussles. It’s his last year of playing on the campus field but not on his entire sports career. Though their college team did not make it through the finals of baseball last Intramurals 2014, his spirit after the game was still remarkable. He’s humble and a true-blooded sports man whose able to accept defeat after loss. “Di naman kasi sa pagkatalo nakukuha yan, ang mahalaga experience, at saka manalo man o matalo inaaccept nalang namin kasi part ng laban yun e.” Alongside, he isn’t just an average pitcher on the field. He recently achieved 2nd place on baseball together with his team on the yearly conducted Philippine Athletic State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) and baseball champion on the last year established inter-campus. Baseball. It’s not just an ordinary sport to him. Since elementary, it has been his passion. He tried basketball and other sports but baseball is something different from the others. “Na-welcome ako sa baseball kasi nung nag-try ako ng basketball nung high school, hindi ko naramdaman na na-welcome ako.” He also added that he achieve something on baseball rather than on playing basketball. But he devotes time for basketball even if he’s achieving much for baseball. Evidence to this is his involvement on the yearly conducted barangay LIGAs in Gatid, Sta. Cruz, Laguna where he lives in. Playing these games also served as his bonding with his cousins who were also players of baseball inside the campus. His cousins who were baseball and softball players who also played for our campus were: Lois Samonteza. Kenneth’s friends and supporters yelled so loud when I asked him if he had cousins who were playing for the school and they shouted that all of them were cousins. It’s a different feeling I felt as his friends were very supportive of him. As what he told me, Lois is currently a softball player from the College of Engineering (COE). Lois’ team made it through the finals and became the champion of softball for this year’s Intramurals. He added also that he was so proud of what his cousin has achieved for their department.
“Di naman kasi sa pagkatalo nakukuha yan, ang mahalaga experience, at saka manalo man o matalo inaaccept nalang namin kasi part ng laban yun eh.” Arlene B. Roman. An honest smile had shone on Kenneth’s face when he was telling me stories about his cousin Arlene. It is because Arlene was his inspiration in playing baseball for she was the one who influenced him in playing the game. She was a former softball player in our campus and she also became an umpire in the College of Computer Studies (CCS). At present, she was a fortified player from the Philippine Team. She was indeed a woman whom anyone could look up too and a pride of our school. She was a sports career woman because she never left sports hanging after she graduated from our university. Jason Alon and Wilson Jara. The first year of Kenneth’s playing on the field did not become so hard because he got his cousins on his back. They were his seniors on baseball and they were the ones who taught and inspired him to play the game. Spectacular, isn’t it? They were indeed pure-blooded baseball players playing for the sake of our university. They were the one whom everyone could look up to; especially those players who had their own pack of sports-oriented relatives. Looking back, though Kenneth idolized all his cousins through playing, still there is this one man whom he idolized so much. This man is the one who truly gave him the inspiration to play and to continue the fights of his life. The man I was referring to, is the man who could also play as what he plays, specifically, it is his father, a superintendent in an Electric Company in abroad who work hard just for them to finish their studies. Last year, he had experienced to almost fail on one of his subject because of playing. But because of his father, he is able to stand again. “Para sa mga baguhang manlalaro ipagpatuloy nyo lang ang paglalaro para sa unibersidad, pero wag nyong uunahin ang paglalaro kaysa sa pag-aaral” his advice to those aspiring players who wanted to prioritize playing than studying. Without a doubt, an athlete like him is one of a kind. He is one of the best players in the College of Engineering. Furthermore, their family which has a lineage of baseball players was indeed an asset for our university and a pride that only LSPU had.*** THE GEARS - THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF LAGUNA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY - STA. CRUZ CAMPUS
Off the Block Hit it through the block! It symbolized the student and professional athletes that beyond every problem, deficiency and lack of support, they were still able to stand and bring home recognition. The usual scenario for every Filipino athlete competing not only for themselves but also for the team they represent, still, cannot manage to get their needs. A problem in the world of sports was passed from generations to generation through the athletes. A problem that was probably adapted off from the legendary athletes to this generation’s set of athletes. This could be problem that may be hard to resolve if sports would
On the recently concluded Intramurals 2014, her team finished as the second placer in women’s volleyball game. As a coach, she is definitely one of the finest as she was considered also by her players as their mother inside and outside the court. Coaching is a hard thing to do but for coach Ligoy it is her passion, passion when it comes to the sport she loves and passion when it comes to the things that she adopted to be with. When she was in the hard court, you can see her willingness not only to train her players and her entire team but also her eagerness and presence in each games to show her players what winning does mean for her. Proving to this is her achievements in terms of coaching. She, together with the LSPU-bomberinas has won the gold medal in State Colleges and University Athletic Association (SCUAA) National Level last 2012 in Zamboanga. They also prevail in regional level of SCUAA held in Batangas City last year, 2013.
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EDITORIAL
My father used to be an athlete when he was studying. It was a lucky throw of spear that made him bang into distinction and recognition. While watching senior javelin throwers from afar, my father gets interested with the sport and without undue hesitation, he dashed off; finally, he threw the spear with all his might. He had just thrown the spear far away from his senior’s javelin spear despite of his insufficient knowledge about the sport’s techniques and strategies. From this scene, the coach immediately eyed for this small man in place of the veteran players and became the youngest of his batch in the provincial meet to compete against other
of his college contenders. After that spectacle, maybe you were asking me now if my father became a professional javelin thrower. My answer was ‘no’. He did not. For most of the athletes inside the campus, only some of them pursue the career of being a professional athlete. As a student journalist, I came to realized how fast career on sports fades just like castle sand in the sea shore. After it was built with hard work, patience and practice, will it just fade away and tarnish? What will happen to those striving athletes after college? Where will they used their talents on playing, if there’s no more competition? What comes after? As I was surfing the
internet about the professional athletes who retired from playing the sports they’ve endeavored, I saw how some of the netizens associated them with the word ‘depressed’, depressed individuals who cannot do anything than to play. They’ve trained very hard, work for outstanding stamina, run for endurance and break a leg for success but profit for none in the future. Because, once they graduated from their career, they died. It was once said that players die twice. First is when they retire from playing and the other is dying itself – you know literally what dying is. But I cannot comprehend to this allege. Some professional players continued to
There are numerous sports which became popular here in the Philippines, Volleyball, badminton, tennis, and soccer are some of it. But I don’t know how to play any of these. I don’t play any sports. Maybe some of you were thinking that this is weird but I am an exception. I know the rules of some sports, but I cannot play it. I am contented on just watching and staring at the players during the game and sitting on one side. I accepted that I’m not born to play. There are people saying, “You should know how to play at least one sport because it is good for your health” and sometimes “You don’t get anything by just watching”. I prefer not to respond because I know sports are good for our health but who told that there is no benefit in just watching? With the goal to entertain ourselves, support our favorite team, remove stress and have fun with friends or family, we get several benefits. The question is, how could it happen if I was just watching? There are benefits in our physical health. According to the research, 70 kilo grams can burn over 100 calories. I guess you are wondering how and why. In fact, while watching basketball or soccer match, I am not just sitting obtusely as most sports fans do. I do sitting, standing, screaming and waving my hands to give
encouragement. I feel that I am part of the playing team whom I support. I clap and shout even if they didn’t notice me. Sweats are flowing out on my face and body. But, how about those who cannot attend live games but rather prepare to just watch it in television. Don’t worry because I could imagine how you scream, jump, clap and say ‘yes!’ if there
brain. One proof is I receive information, I can remember it. To tell you the truth, even one week after the game, I still remember how the game was played, the flow of the game, who won the game, which lose, in what score and what strategies were done by the players to defeat their opponent. Watching sports does not only about understand the game better, but while watching, I experienced different brain activity in motor areas which is related to planning, monitoring and performance. These also help me to absorb and digest information that I’ve got. Watching sports is good for relationship, in particular, our social and emotional. As I watch sports with my classmates and friends, I am more likely to have better communication skills. I sit through the game and cheer or groan along with the others. It is also good for the couples to watch sports games because couples who share common interest live longer lives. They are healthier in most aspect of life, including cardio vascular and neurological system, because they experience lesser stress than couples who are completely opposite. I, as a student journalist, who watches and writes sports news needs to watch every unfamiliar game so that I could make news easily. It also gives
“Now,
I’m still watching, but I'm not just watching on one side.” are points for your favorite team in front of the monitor even if some says, “you look crazy”. In, fact, people who watch sports even in television increases their heart and breathing rate because of the activities they’re doing on their place and the traffic nerve impulses to their nerve also increases. Sports also have benefits in our mental health. Watching sports games can improve the ability to communicate and help you to stay organize. Watching can be an exercise for the
“The
players were not left for nothing.”
is just like a mother rewarding her children after they had given something for their mother to be proud off, even if it’s just a simple kiss. The players were not left for nothing. All those hardships from practicing and competing have rewards. Even professional players do. The Republic Act 9064 or the Sports Benefits and Incentive Act of 2001 were a great help for the professional athletes. However, an additional benefit for them like the Senate Bill 2741 or the Professional Filipino Athletes Retirement
Not just sitting me information on what should to write and not to write on my article. It gives me an idea of how a particular sport is being played and I can easily understand the mechanics of the game. It helps me to visualize the written sports news that had happened even if I don’t watch it because I am familiar with the words used. I can give an idea on how the team won and lose because I encounter lots of sports game. Lastly, watching sports tests my flexibility to watch and write different sports that I don’t even play. Watching is not a just. I learned from what I’ve already watched. I improved from this. I became healthy in physical,
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mental, social and emotional through this. I am not telling this for you not to play sports and just watch alone. I am telling this for the sake of those who can’t play any sports and to those who don’t have enough time to play any sports. Watching sports makes you healthy, but playing is better than watching. Yes, I admit it, but I enjoy watching than playing. I salute to those sports fans that go abroad just to watch Pacquiao, who shout for NBA tournament, for those who spend money to buy tickets for the game and for those who spend their spare time even though they are busy in study and work. They sit, stand, jump, cheer, and scream just to show support for
their team. But, did those players ever appreciate it? It’s obviously not. A team needs someone to watch over them playing and the same goes to the sports fans and watchers, they need something to watch over. Players, especially, underdogs, need their fans to motivate them to get the crown and the watchers also need players to motivate them in moving and exercising. Now, I’m still watching but I’m not just watching on one side. I watch to be healthy, to support my favorite team and to get strategies from them because it’s my vision to play and try sports.***
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COE edges CIT in basketball championship
CALABARZON clinches 2nd spot in Palaro ‘14
By| Zion Krehl Astronomo Gerson Gerodias
After embittered by their first defeat in the crossover eliminations, College of Engineering (CoE) retaliated with heated hearts as they burned into ashes their rival College of Industrial Technology (CIT) 88-80 in a tough championship game at LSPU-SCC Basketball Court, August 8. Hot start for CoE as Oquendo fired a three-point shot followed by another three from Abanto. CIT penalized a technical foul in the middle of the 1st quarter, an opportunity grabbed by CoE to continue their shooting spree. Oquendo registered a finishing three and
marked a double-digit lead, 31-18. CIT managed to erase the double-digit lead just after the first minute of the 2nd quarter, 3126. This quarter do became too furious for Bengco as he made the score even in the last four minutes, all 36 but CoE still got the edge in the 1st half, 47-42. It was on the 3rd quarter that signaled CIT players to rise with their flaming hands as they pacified CoE for a while, 53-49, with the help of a threepoint shot by Bengco followed by four consecutive two from Margallo but CoE still outplayed CIT in this quarter, 66-63. The beginning of the final quarter made the spectators scream and shout to show
Engineering Blue Kickers nips this year’s Football By| Ma. Xena Bautista
Making their own way to the Football Finals filled with determination, the Blazing Blue Kickers from the College of Engineering (COE) edged against the Amateur Blockers from the College of Industrial Technology ending up with a very close fight, 3-2 that leads to the COE to be this year’s champion, LSPUSCC Soccer Field, Aug. 6. Even though Geronimo Sacluti from CIT Blockers made the first goal, COE’s Nicole de Vera draw the score to 1-1 before ending the first half. In
time, Jai Parillo from the COE Blazing Blue Kickers came up with another goal that leads the score to 2-1, favor with COE. The second half was on fire when John Esteues from Blazing Blue Kickers contrived another goal that came up to a 2pt lead of the COE but Lubugin from the Amateur Blockers made another goal that lessen the lead of the COE, 3-2. CIT Blockers’ Sacluti were trying to gain a goal and tie the score but the COE’s Goal Keeper, Reineir Jose was actively focused to maintain their lead.***
support to their favorite college as victory for any of them is at near. CIT came back being more stalwart to secure the gold medal. Margallo started this for CIT’s lead, 68-66, as he generated a combined five points in the first minute. CoE never gave up, they continued igniting as they ablaze during this quarter and sealed it up with an 88-78 finish. Castillon skyrocketed to popularity as he guided CoE to proclaim as champions with his hard-earned 38 points. Oquendo and Abanto contributed their combined 25 points. Only 18 points was the highest for CIT created by Margallo. Caballejos and Bengco tallied 16 and 15 points respectively. ***
CTE loses... from P/28 scored, succeeding Claro who hits the ball but was hooked by CTE hitters, 2-0. It was on the 2nd inning that CTE achieved a triple play, contrived with this struggling moment happened to CHMT hitters as De Leon had been injured while running to notched the triple play, 4-1. Success followed CHMT hitters as they edge over the CTE batters during the 3rd inning, 4-2. As the 4th inning came, CTE batters strive to lead over their opponent but CHMT conquer CTE with a powerful attack as Delgado run in fury to slide in the last base and wins the game, 10-2. ***
By| Banjo Ventolero
COE Defends Championship in Swimming
Santa Cruz, Laguna. With the historic event happenning at their home court, Region IV-A CALABARZON Warriors took the second spot of the over-all standing, behind the supremacy of National Capital Region (NCR) on the recently concluded Palarong Pambansa 2014, May 4-10. On the event wherein NCR dominated most of the individual and group events, CALABARZON found their way at the second spot with their 23-27-28 in secondary division and 15-24-23 in elementary division with a total of 38-5151 gold, silver and bronze
College of Engineering (COE) bagged a huge 22 gold as they triumphed against other colleges to be declared again as this year’s overall champion in swimming competition held at San Luis Sports Complex, Aug. 05.
LSPU-SCC opens sports fest ‘14
Photo by| Jon Aldrin Garcia FOCUSED. Swimmer from the College of Engineering (COE) preparing for his swim in 100 meter backstroke competition. Aug. 05.
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Burning with enthusiasm, COE tankers Ferdie Sumagui, Maila Osorio, Richardson Reodica got 1st place in 50 meter backstroke, 50 meter butterfly and 100 meter freestyle event. Ma. Zari Valencia, top COE swimmer emerged as the 1st placer in the 200 meter freestyle, 200 and 400 meter breaststroke in women’s category. Adding to this gold medal collection, COE invades in 50 meter freestyle relay both in men’s and women’s category, individual medley relay for women’s category and 4X100m for men’s category. Furthermore, COE
COE pairs seize 2 gold in Dance Sport By| Glessa Janolino
Executing fancy and graceful dance movements, College of Engineering (COE) dance sport couple ruled over the dance floor as they clinched both the Modern Standard and Latin American Category during the LSPU-SCC Intramurals held at Activity Center, Aug. 6. The competition was clichéd by the parade in each discipline fronting the Modern Standard and seconded by Latin American dance pairs with the incorporation of solidarity dance. Contenders
from each category battled it out in their seismic showdown in the first heat of the competition. The moment of excitement plus suspensions heightened in the second heat of competition as they executed their breath-taking individual couple performance. COE’s Modern Standard dance couple John Paulo Pizarro and Roanne Canlas astounded the crowd as they danced on the waltz, tango and quick step genres with intricate and finest aesthetics which made them emerged as the Champion for Modern Standard Category beating four other contenders. Placing on the second spot was the College of Teacher Education (CTE) dance pair Kenneth Ambrocio and Rogielyn
Grace Avila followed by the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) dance pair Von Eimer Osorio and Jazel Manginon grabbing the third spot. Meanwhile, another COE’s dance couple Karl Angelo Ortega II and Angelica Tabernero outshined four other finalists as they nailed the Latin American category showcasing their prowess in style and smooth dancing moves for cha-cha, rumba and jive genres. CTE pairs, Ezekiel Pambuan and Elma Evangelista landed on the second place while College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT) dance couple Reinier Edrozo and Angelica Diño secured the third spot.***
PROVINCIAL SPORTS NEWS as an open opportunity for the athletes and coaches to experience trainings, higher level tournament participation and collaboration with the Philippine Sports Commission,
from Kris Marquez to improve their record better than last year. Other colleges also managed to grabbed gold medals, College of Computer Studies (CCS) add up 4 gold to their record while College of Teachers Education (CTE) snatches a gold. ***
CHMT, COE shines in Cultural Presentation By| Mary Rose Nuñez
Expressing too much affection, College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT) reigned as champions in vocal solo and vocal duet while College of Engineering (COE) who performed with passion grabbed hip hop presentation during the cultural presentation held at the LSPU-SCC Multi-Purpose Gymnasium and Hall, Aug. 06. CHMT mangled the top two places in vocal solo followed by the College of Nursing and Allied Health (CONAH) at third place. As the competition goes to vocal duet, the venue was boiled down by the euphoric students of LSPU. CHMT still reigned the vocal duet with their well-executed performance filled with emotions. On the other hand, COE sealed the second spot while CON seized on third. Moreover hip hop
competition started as CHMT and College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) showed their prowess on the dance floor to find their way tied at the third spot. College of Computer Studies (CCS) who owed the crowd bagged the second place as they executed their piece themed “Dr. Jose Rizal’s greatness”. COE Dance Company, despite of the massive crowd of CHMT executed their gallant moves for them to be crowned as the Hip-hop Champion. ***
JUMP HIGH. Long jumper from COE tries to break his previous jump record on the Athletics Field Event of this year’s LSPU Intramurals.
By| Banjo Ventolero
regional and national level. Physical Education and School Sports (PESS) coordinators will start to select athletes who are 13-15 year’s old on August and will participates the Luzon Leg on November to be held at Naga City and National Finals on December at the city of Iloilo.. Moreover, PSGDO will also be selecting potential athletes from the out-of-school youth since the Batang Pinoy already counted their participation on the league by seeking the support of Local Sports Associations (LSAs) and clubs,. This selection will also become as the Laguna’s springboard for their sports program to develop competent athletes who can provide recognition for the province in national and international level of competition . Also, this will become
creates a wide gap to the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) who collected 8 gold led by Andrew Principe who bagged 3 gold in 100 meter breaststrokes, 400 meter breaststroke and Men’s 4x100 relay. Meanwhile, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) snatches 5 gold, all came
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Laguna builds up for Batang Pinoy ‘14. As the 1999, 2001, 2003 and 2011 national champion of this one of the biggest sports spectacles, the Provincial Sports and Games Development Office (PSGDO) of the province of Laguna will be having a series of meetings with the Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Laguna to discuss the selection of Athletes on August who will represent the province on this year’s national grassroots sports program; Batang Pinoy or Philippine Youth Game. July 10. The last time that this national competition was held at the province was way back in 2011 wherein they won the over-all championship. Laguna was again on high hopes to bring their A game and execute a good performance both on
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Department of Education, National Sports Associations and LSAs and lastly this will become an open opprtunity to.*** Source: laguna.gov.ph
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CIT Governs in Track and Field
By| Jan Aldous Viriña John Christan Alvarez
Despite of the unconditional weather, the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) studentathletes showed a great eagerness and their competitive skills as they conquered the two consecutive days of track and field events, Laguna Sports Complex, Aug. 5-6. CIT reigned the said event as they garnered 20 golds, 6 silvers and 1 bronze. Leading the track events for the male category, Maloto, Garin, Mole, Sandoval and Atienza overcome 18 gold and 5 silver medals for all the track events. In female category, Catindoy bagged a gold medal in 1500 meter run.
Moreover, in field events of male category, Rogel and Latorgo had triumphed with 1 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medal. In the intervening time, College of Engineering (COE) dig up the second place as they earned 18 gold, 14 silver, and 9 bronze. Next on the list is College of Computer Studies (CCS) who grubbed up the third place gaining 5 gold, 1 silver and 13 bronze. Meanwhile, Delma Amparo of College of Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA) showcased an extraordinary athletic performance by gaining 2 gold and 2 silver track event and 1 gold for standing long jump in field event.***
By| Mary Jhene Tuiza
With a theme “LSPU: Creating a culture of oneness and responding to call for healthy lifestyle through Sports,” the Laguna State Polytechnic University Santa Cruz Main Campus officially opened its annual Sport Fest, August 4. With clouds of calmness, a spectacle of the colors of aqua blue, maroon, black, yellow, red, orange, white, and gray, consisting of the administrative personnel, tournament managers, faculty coaches and studen athletes gathered at the University Grounds for the opening ceremony of the week long sports events organized by the Physical Education and Sports Unit chaired by Dr. Liza L. Bartolome. Dr. Roberto C. Miranda, LSPU-SCC Campus Director, formally opened the ceremonies while Dr. Nestor M. De Vera, LSPU University President, focused his message on the aspects that sportsmanship must be developed in every students. The occasion’s guest speaker, Hon. Benjamin C. Agarao, Congressman of the 4th District of Laguna, delivered his speech. He viewed the sport fest as “Isang Diwa ng pagkakaisa para sa ikakaunlad ng LSPU.” He also uttered that a 1000 sq. meters covered court will be constructed soon for LSPU students. The lighting of torch which involved select Varsity Athletes followed and the oath of sportsmanship by Jenna Marie Lorico, SCUAA medalist in volleyball. Lastly, the raising of College banners was facilitated by muses and escorts together with College Deans and Associate Deans. ***
medal output. Just enough to overhaul this year’s third placer; Western Visayas Region VI, six medals behind with their 3233-38 and far from this year’s champion; NCR with 107-64-56. Inspired with the massive crowd support and the familiarity of the venue, the host squad CALABARZON managed to sustain their spot since the opening until the last day of this annual event. The red warriors curved most of their medals in ball games such as Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Football and Volleyball, Elementary and Secondary Division. Also in Athletics, Badminton, Chess, Gymnastics
STEP BY STEP. CALABARZON elementary and secondary athletes march their way through the opening parade of Palarong Pambansa ‘14. May 5.
POINT. CTE’s ace sepak takraw player got a point after his over head attack against their opponent during their finals event. Aug. 6. Photo by| Jon ALdrin Garcia
CCJE prevails in Softball By| Cyrile R. Francia Reymary Fajardo
College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) ruled over other colleges after three day fight in softball competition of this year’s Intramurals held at the Laguna State Polytechnic University-Santa Cruz Campus (LSPU-SCC) Soccer Field, Aug. 4-6.
CTE Men Kickers out opponents in Sepak Takraw
Changes in the weather condition affected by a hot drenching weather in the opening of the game and the latter habagat enhanced by the typhoon Jose didn’t seemed to bother players from different colleges as the showed off everything that they’ve got. A hot overcast sky set a festive atmosphere during the first day of softball for the College of Engineering (COE) and College of Industrial Technology (CIT) as they bombed powerful willows that made it crucial for the CCJE and College of Hospitality, Management and Tourism (CHMT) to strike back. However, the muddy field of softball favors the players of CCJE as they had advanced a huge gap to smashed CHMT, 11-2. Meanwhile, third day of the game starts with CIT cutting the edge of COE, 11-13 to 14-13 during the semifinal game. Afterwards, CCJE competes and wins against COE, 4-1. At the very end a striking match between CCJE and CIT end the championship with 2-0 score. ***
By| Franz Victor Mendoza
College of Teachers Education (CTE), after defeating College of Computer Studies (CCS) in semi-final round, demolished College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT) on a thrilling finals match, 15-11, and 1511 held at the LSPU- MultiPurpose and Gymnasium Activity Center. Aug. 6. CTE kicked off the title as the new champion of this
year’s Sepak Takraw competition as they put their ‘Aggressive Play’ led by their captain Joshua Bañares who discharged the most powerful high kicks for the team. CHMT tried to steal the score in the beginning of the game but the unstoppable CTE doesn’t let that happen and still won on the opening set. The second set became more exciting when both teams showed up their best games.
The crowd erupted as the two teams were answering both great attacks and solid defense to put the distance of the score close from the start. But in the end, CTE dominates the game by showing great teamwork and styles of play. “Our strategy is to be aggressive and always maintain the energy in every game.” said Bañares. ***
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CHOP, SPIN. College of Engineering’s (COE’s) player delivering her tactics in Table Tennis Competition. Aug. 8
CIT, CHMT, COE records triple tie in Table Tennis By| Monina T. Villanueva
The heat inside the university activity center was fired up by the athletes of table tennis as the College of Industrial Technology (CIT), College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT) and College of Engineering (COE) each bagged the elusive gold medal in Men’s Division, held at the Laguna State Polytechnic University – Santa Cruz Campus (LSPU-SCC). Aug. 8
Photo by: Jon Aldrin Garcia UNITED. The LSPU-SCC students from different colleges form their line as the 2014 Intramurals was formaly opened at the University Grounds. Aug. 4.
COE, CCS snap title in Badminton By| Lou Fatima Muega Harlene Gabrielle Origines
Lady smashers of College of Engineering (COE) and Men smasher of the College of Computer Studies (CCS) proved their skills as they showed off their excellence in badminton competition for this year’s Intramurals held at the Laguna State Polytechnic University-Santa Cruz Campus (LSPU-SCC) Activity Center, August 5-6. Rising duo of Winnie Jhoy Kampitan and Camille Dorado
and Swimming in both divisions. Moreover, the Southern Tagalog based team also grabbed massive gold medal count with 15-9-4 in Special Games in Athletics, Swimming Bocce and Goal Ball to top the standings. C A L A B A R Z O N smoothly made the damage done against their closest rival for the second spot by putting the exclamation point and adding eight more gold on their record. This historic event left a mark for all the Lagueños as it happened for the first time here in the province of Laguna, filled with sports and showbiz personalites which delighted all spectators alike. ***
from COE hailed as the champion in Women’s double as they won over their counterpart from CCJE’s Rose Liwag and Laviña Rebong. Furthermore, Cathlyn Moreno and Johnna Quintana of CCS landed on the third spot. Merielle Collado from College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) grabbed the gold medal as she surpassed the challenge of Katherene Merginio of CCS on Women’s Single A division in a close match.
On the other hand, Olaisa Arela from College of Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA) grabbed the bronze medal. CCJe’s Princess Cabisidan bagged the first place on Women’s single B after she successfully outsmarted CBMA’s bet Darlene Esguerra and Princess Desamero of COE who landed on the 2nd and 3rd spot respectively. Meanwhile, CCS bagged the gold in Men’s Single B competition and in Men’s Doubles to top the rankings in Men’s division. It was the tandem
It was the tandem of Rustom F. dela Paz and Jubert Agonoa who battled against the College of Computer Studies (CCS) Keith Suating and Kim Louie Victoria who led the squad to the top. The finals game between the two was pressured with four rounds. CCS led at the beginning of the competition until CIT recovered gaining three of John Hurvey Macawili and Darrel Piguerras who deliver the most for their team as they washed out the duo from COE. Another furious player from CCS also managed to bring home the gold as he outlasted the mighty player, from COE. Lastly, on single A competition it was again the last year’s champion; Rodmir Buensalida who dominated the game after he defeated his opponent from the College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT) in the finals match. ***
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points to get the victory, 3-1. The men players boosted up their energy in the single A category as CHMT’s player Mervin Jowren A. Ponce ruled the game over German E. Ramiro III of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), 3-0. Meanwhile, in the single B category, COE’s Melvin Derecho left behind Ered Cambe Photo by| John Carlos Alvarez
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of CIT. Cambe first led the game as Derecho came back and win the game in 5 thrilling sets, 3-2. After the championship, the tournament managers, Dr. Henly Martirez and Mr. Maynard Ballecer cheered and ended the tournament with all the players united and it shows that they all had a friendly game. ***
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CAS pair crowned Mr. and Ms. LSPU-SCC ‘14
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By| Banjo Ventolero and Jan Carisse Mejia
As the most beautiful day of the university was celebrated, couple from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) stood out and was crowned as Mr. and Ms. Laguna State Polytechnic University – Santa Cruz Campus held at the last day of this year’s Sports Fest, August 8. CAS proved its worth again having Jai Jaimas, BS Math student, and Nicole Tiu, AB Broadcasting student, win this year’s titles, a back-toback victory from the last year’s search. Tiu also bagged the Ms. Congeniality Award, and
captured the heart of the judges with her intelligent answer during the question and answer round . Meanwhile, Jamias won the Best in University Uniform and Best in Barong Tagalog. Jo Christian Angeles from the College of Teacher Education (CTE) was proclaimed as 1st Runner-Up and also received the Best in Swim Wear. His counterpart was Rio Porca from the College of Engineering (COE) as 1st Runner-Up. Porca also mesmerized the judges especially in her illuminating Fantasy Costume as she brought home that
COE claims historic 5 peat By| Banjo C. Ventolero Once a champion, always a champion! Thus, the College of Engineering (COE) proved this as they captured their historic 5-peat over-all championship in this year’s Sports Fest, Aug. 4 - 8. For the past four years being on top, the Engineering warriors once again showed their supremacy as they garnered a total of 89 points, leading the race for the top spot of the standings. They dominated most of the events such as Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Dance Sports, Chess, Lawn Tennis, and Swimming. Following COE is this year’s second consecutive first runner up finisher, College of Industrial Technology (CIT) with their 49 total points, mostly came from Arnis, Athletics, Swimming, Taekwondo and Volleball. Last year’s seventh placer College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT) moved up to the third spot as they captured a total of 29 points where they registered a big win in Baseball, Futzal and Karatedo. College of Teacher Education (CTE) booked the third runner-up finished as they stunned the judges in cheerdance competition and recorded a total of 25 points. This year’s fourth runner-
up position goes to the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) having a total of 24 points. Moreover, College of Computer Studies (CCS) moved down to the 6th spot as they only gathered 23 points in total. Last three colleges are as follows: College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) with 12 points. College of Busines Management and Accountancy (CBMA) tallied 11 points and College of Nursing and Allied Health (CONAH) having a total of 9 points. The winners were determined through the point system where the first place is equivalent to 5 points, 3 points for second place and 1 point for third place in the individual sports event. While in team sports event they gave 10 points for the first place, 7 points for the second place and 5 points for the third place. After months of trainings and hard works, COE warrior’s heartwarmingly accepted their 5-peat trophy after Mr. Randy Orense and Mr. Rey Samuel Grecalda, the official tabulators and Dr. Liza L. Bartolome, Chairperson for Sports Development, LSPU-SCC awarded their medals and trophy. ***
award. Added to this, she also received Ms. Photogenic award. College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT) bet Irvin Wilson Perez quietly notched the 2nd RunnerUp award for male. The female candidate from the College of Computer Studies (CCS) Jean Marcelo, received the Best in Sports Wear and Best in Filipiniana Gown, and also grabbed the honor as 2nd Runner-Up. Moreover, Andrew Manalang from COE received the Best in Fantasy Costume Award. Comeback queen of CTE Alyssa Joyce Yosolon
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By| Cristina G. Trinidad and Lorena Mercado
Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU-SCC) Sports Fest 2014 had unwrapped stillness with energetic screams of the students that acquiesce the performance of every college in Cheer Dance Competition at LSPU Multi-Purpose Gymnasium and Hall, August 4. University cheer dancers showed what they’ve got as
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MESMERIZING. Nicole Tiu and Jai Jaimas elegantly showcase their Filipiniana and Barong Tagalog outfit during the Search for Mr. and Ms. LSPU ‘14.
BALANCE. CTE Pep Squad executing their routine in the 2014 Sports fest. Cheerdance Competition. Aug. 4.
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won the Best in University Uniform and Best in Swim Wear. Karl Romero from the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) bagged the Best in Sports Wear and Mr. Congeniality Award. Lastly, Vincent Dueñas from the CCS captured the Mr. Photogenic Award. The pair of Tiu and Jamias will soon defend LSPU-SCC’s crown at the LSPU Intercampus Sports Fest on October to be held at Siniloan Campus. ***
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they gave their extravagant performances on the first day of the Intramurals. Six (6) colleges competed and showed their amazing presentation on their chosen theme. The College of Engineering (COE) with a theme of festival costume, high leaping jumps and pyramids bagged the 3rd place trophy; College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) with a theme of white and blue exotic feature, inspired with their powerful movements on dance got the 2nd place trophy. They are one of the Pep Squads that made the whole crowd shout with joy because of their amazing stunts and routines. Meanwhile, College of Teacher Education (CTE) showed clean routines and stunts, getting the 1st
place and beating the last year’s champion, COE. CTE dancers jumped with joy while waving their college flag to the victory as they bagged the cheer dance championship. Other competing teams included the College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT) who made the audience shout with joy through their outstanding high lifting exhibitions, the College of Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA) who awed the crowd through their dance moves, and the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) in their high power performance. The CTE Pep Squad will represent LSPU-SCC for the upcoming 2014 Intercampus Sports Fest.**
CTE loses supremacy against CHMT on Baseball By| Ludimar Sison
Inspired to snatched this year’s title, College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT) hitters dethroned former baseball champion, College of Teacher Education (CTE), 10-2, as both teams played a breathtaking game of clinching homerun during the championship match held at the LSPU-SCC Soccer Field, Aug. 6. It was a hard-hitting game battle between the two contenders, CHMT and CTE as they deliver a spectacular performance toward crowd’s desirable game. CHMT hit home base run during the 1st inning as Anonuevo successfully continue to pg. 26