IEmmensity Newsletter Issue No. 7

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ISSUE NO. 7 | SECOND SEMESTER | A.Y. 2021- 2022

BulSU achieves excellent feedbacks during accreditation survey visit of AACCUP

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ulacan State University (BulSU) victoriously closes the five-day virtual accreditation survey visit of the four programs as it receives great impressions from Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines (AACCUP) via Zoom, October 28....continued on page 09

IExtension step up on a webinar for research efficiency and effectiveness

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harpen your minds and wipe the dust off your keyboards, for IExtension brings to us the systematic world of research through their webinar that was conducted last Saturday, March 19, 2022, with the theme “Breaking Boundaries of Research: Making Research Effective and Efficient”. Our friends over at IExtension invited a very special guest as a resource speaker to discuss the nooks and crannies of research, as well as conducting games and other activities for the engagement of viewers and participants alike. .... continued on page 3

Camus, Sotto, De Vera wagi sa SG Election 2022

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15|Feature BulSU IE Dept. Commences BulSU-UAJY Collab, launches IEntegrate and Technopreneurship Expo

at Allysa Joy De Vera sa naganap na Student Government Election 2022. Ang tatlong araw na eleksyon ay naganap noong ika-7 hanggang 9 ng Abril, 2022 at gumamit ng Google Forms sa pagkasa ng mga boto. Sina Camus, Sotto, at De Vera ay kabilang sa iisang partido ng Katipunan Student Movement na mas kilala bilang KASAMA partylist. .... continued on page 3

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02 Bulacan State University Vision Statement The Bulacan State University is a progressive knowledge generating institution globally recognized for excellent instruction, pioneering research, and responsive community engagements.

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AFFILIATES

Mission Statement The Bulacan State University exists to produce highly competent, ethical and service-oriented professionals that contribute to the sustainable socio-economic growth and development of the nation

IEXTENSION EXTENSION AND SERVICES UNIT

Industrial Engineering Department Program Educational Objectives The alumni of BS Industrial Engineering, three to five years after graduation shall: 1.) Pursue the career as Industrial Engineers, including a leading role in the design, improvement and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, information, equipment and energy.

2.) Demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills in the mathematical, physical and social sciences together with the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design to specify, predict and evaluate the results obtained from such system.

IENQUISITIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT

IEMMENSITY THE PUBLICATION TEAM

3.) Assume supervisory positions in the manufacturing and service industries.

IEDUCATE THE MARKETING TEAM

LETTER FROM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

IENTELLIGENT THE QUIZZER’S CLUB

To our readers, In this second year in virtual set-up, learning became even more challenging.

Along with the challenges brought by the online learning are individuals being vulnerable to misinformation. As one of the official publications within the Bulacan State University, IEmmensity also hopes for its readers to be critical and only accept fact-based information. This eNewsletter may not contain articles tackling several social issues due to some constraints, the whole Executive Board is with you in this mission to promote information literacy.

IEmmensity was rooted from the word and partnered with “IE” which has symbol of excellence with its dedication continuous improvement. As we face unprecedented times, IEmmensity to deliver and provide BulSU-IE community news, information, and entertainment readers.

This year, IEmmensity once again adjust new-normal setting through another issue of eNewsletter to broaden its scope in giving more to its readers. An online newsletter which can be read anytime, anywhere, and highlights the capability of IEs to adapt on any given situation.

Indeed, IEmmensity is on its course to more engaging, informative, and to pioneer responsive community engagement from IE department and to the broader public.

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The IExtension conducted the webinar with Engr. John Paolo A. Isip as its main speaker who shared his expertise in research specifically on creating effective and efficient research. From introduction to recommendations, techniques and skills were introduced.

Moreover, the event was accomplished with the help of IEducate.

03 sa iba’t ibang kampus, departamento, Social Impact Competition noong ikaat kolehiyo ng Bulacan State University 12 ng Marso 2022.

(BulSU) bilang susunod na opisyales sa konseho ng mga mag-aaral.

Nakipag-ugnayan din ang Hult Prize BulSU sa mga mag-aaral Ilan sa mga isinisulong ni Camus at miyembro ng komunidad upang ay ang direktang partisipasyon at maikalat ang kamalayan ng Hult Prize demokrasya ng mga estudyante sa 2022 Challenge: “Getting the World student government.

Habang ang Back to Work”. mga plataporma na isinusulong ni Sotto ay ang pagpasa ng Magna Carta, Kasunod pa nito nagbigay ng COEnnovation – tungo sa mas mataas pahayag si Aldous Anselmo sa kanyang na Research and Development, at naging karanasan sa pakikilahok sa Scholar’s Association – maayos na nasabing programa. “It was an honor proseso para sa mga iskolar-estudyante. to represent again ang IE sa Hult Prize, Layon naman ng plataporma na since this is my second time around. inihain ni De Vera ay COEnnection, IEm Sobrang nakakagulat lang na nanalo Knowleadgeable, Working Students team namin for second place, kasi kahit Union, at OJT and Job Fairs. kami, as a team, medyo marami pa kaming kulang na info na nagamit for the pitching. Nonetheless, sobrang saya lang talaga na manalo (ulit),” saad niya.

Mr. Isip tackled what truly a research is. He also identified different types of research and their uses.

Choosing a topic is the toughest and important part of creating a research and writing it down professionally was introduced during the event. The importance of having a good reference and proper citations was given attention during the discussion. Engr. Isip added that reading is an important element to fulfill every part of research and to cure what we claim is difficult.

Ginanap ng UCSE ang proklamasyon ng mga nanalong student government officers ngayong ika-13 ng Abril via Facebook Live sa ganap na ika-10 ng umaga. Kasabay nito ay nag-organisa ang KASAMA BulSU ng isang parada sa loob ng main campus sa ganap na ika-8 ng umaga upang gunitain ang pagkapanalo. Dumalo Providing techniques that rin ang dating Presidente ng student actually solve conflicts must always be government na si Drew Allyson Madrigal considered especially in engineering at nagpahayag ng kanyang pagbati at research. Mr. Isip leaves a valuable pasasalamat sa mga nanalong student statement that we don’t only solve lider. Inihayag din nya ang kanyang problems, we provide solutions in an hangarin sa mga nanalong student lider na ipagpatuloy ang paninilbihan, action to real world situations. pagtulong at pag-agapay sa mga “Madami pa kaming events like BulSUan at pati na rin sa bayan. gift giving and webinars. ‘Saka marami Team Kainotomia-IE, wagi ng pang community na magiging partner ang IExtension.” the head of IExtension 2nd Place sa 2022 Hult Prize Angelica Balor said.

BulSU Adrienne Barcelona at Claudette Camus, Sotto, De Vera wagi sa nina Buenaventura

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by Nadine Penaverde and Jericho Cardejon

Base sa pinal at opisyal na resulta ng bilang ng mga boto na inilibas ng University Commission on Student Elections (UCSE) ngayong ika-13 ng Abril, si Patricia Camus ang nagwagi sa pagka-Presidente, si EJ Sotto, sa pagkaGobernador ng Kolehiyo ng Inhinyero, at si Ally De Vera bilang IE Board Member.

Sa kabila ng samu’t saring mga isyu at pag-atras ng ilang kandidato, nakakuha ang tatlo ng mataas na boto

“It was a fun one. Noong simula, hindi kami gaanong magkakilala, pero as time moves along, naging close din kami eventually, outside the competition.

I gotta say, marami rin akong natututan working with Kim, Kenneth, and Shiena.

And as a team, I know we did great in the Social Impact Competition”, ayon din sa kanya. “May coach kami from CBA, si sir Jonathan Gabinera, we were guided by him for the most part, and it was a fun experience”, dagdag pa niya.

Nagpaunlak naman ng pnayaman ang leader ng Team Kaja na si Nadine Peñaverde isa sa kalahok ng kompetisyon mula sa Industrial Engineering. “It is a one of a kind experience, since my team and I didn’t have any idea at first kung ano ba iyong Hult Prize competition na ito, pero along the way, nakatutuwa na maging part nito at makasali kasi marami kaming natutunan na hindi maituturo ng school.

We are so grateful na kami yung isa sa mga teams na magcompete at ma-experience yung training session at competition proper.

Sobrang nakakatuwa na maging part ng isang social impact competition na to, dahil sa mga ideas na nalaman namin and bond na binigay samin.”

“If ever na masali ulit kami, siguro magfofocus kami sa target market, kasi sa customers talaga dapat umikot iyong pinaka start-up ko dahil sila rin naman iyong magbebenefit nung start up na gagawin. Mas pag iigihan ko pa mag isip ng innovation na malaki yung maitutulong sa society saka kung ano man yung Call-to-action ng Hult Prize,” ani pa nito.

Matagumpay namang nairaos ng dalawang IE team ang nasabing inigyang parangal ng Hult Prize BulSU ang iba’t ibang grupo kasama ng research competition mula sa kanilang Team Kainotomia Kask (IE) na nagkamit training hanggang competition proper ng ikalawang pwesto kasama ang sa tulong ng kani-kanilang coach Sir Team Kaja (IE), mga kalahok sa Jonathan Gabinera, Team Kainotomia pagpapamalas ng angking galing at Kask at Sir Jonathan Gabinera ng Team talino sa idinaos na 2022 Hult Prize BulSU Kaja.

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akiisa ang Integrated Students of Industrial Engineering (ISIE)- BulSU sa ginanap na COE Bazaar: Organization Booths and COE Marketplace at itinanghal bilang Most Active Booth na iginawad ng COE LSC via Zoom meeting noong Setyembre 26.

Opisyal na pinasinayahan ang pagbubukas ng COE Bazaar via Facebook live noong Setyembre 20, sa ganap na ika-1 ng hapon matapos itampok ang mga organisasyon sa bawat departamento sa pangunguna ng COE LSC Governor Debbie Gan. “Ang layunin ng COE Bazaar ay upang makapagbigay oportunidad sa mga estudyante ng College of Engineering upang maipromote ang kanilang businesses sa tulong ng CoE Organizations lalo na ngayong pandemya na tiyak ay naapektuhan ang pinansyal na stabilidad ng bawat isa,” ani Gov. Gan. Nakatuwang naman ng ISIE ang mga Student Development Units (SDU) sa pamumuno ni President Christian Loui Correa sa paghahanda para sa mga event na isiangawa sa loob ng isang linggo.

“Nakatulong ang COE Bazaar sa ating mga FreshIEs sa pagbabalik eskwela upang mabigyan ng panahon para makilala ang ating organization at anTg College of Engineering, ‘di lamang sa academic maging sa extra curricular activities ng ating College,” pahayag ni Pres. Correa.

Sa unang araw ng nasabing Bazaar, pumatok ang “Soulmate cutIE” at “Guess the Quotes” para sa mga IE students. Nagsagawa rin ng quiz show ang ISIE sa pakikipagtulungan sa IEntelligent na nilahukan ng mga estudyante mula sa ibang departamento kung saan itinanghal na “The Wizard” si Paul Christian D. Aguilar mula sa Computer Engineering Department.

University (BulSU) ang ikalawang araw ng programa na ginananap via Zoom meeting na pinamagatang ‘R3HiEdBayanihan’ na may temang ‘Upskill 2021: Embracing Technological Trend for the 21st Century Education’ kahapon, Oktubre 21. Ang naturang programa ay upang mabigyan ng kaalaman ang mag-aaral ng BulSU at mga propesor mula sa iba’t ibang munisipalidad sa Rehiyon 3 ukol sa mga bagay na may kinalaman sa napapanahong teknolohiya na siyang makatutulong sa makabagong paraan ng ng pag-aaral at pagtuturo.

Nagpapasalamat naman ang nanguna sa nasabing programa na si Engr. Dion Michael Mendoza sa ngalan ng CHED Region III, R3HEC, TFI at ng BulSU sa pagtanggap ng imbitasyon ng dalawa sa mga IE professors ng BulSU sa pagbibigay ng kaalaman at pati na rin sa ilang BulSUan na dumalo sa nasabing programa.

Digital Sambalaran Camp Project V tagumpay na naisagawa sa gitna ng pandemya; IExtension itinanghal bilang natatanging Best Extentionist

nina Jayson Soriano at Adrienne Aja Barcelona Sa nasabing programa ay tinalakay ang mga kahalagahan ng lean six sigma at data analysis using Minitab na may napakalaking ambag sa pagsasaayos ng produksyon at kalidadad ng produkto. Bukod pa rito ay napakinggan ang mga suhestiyon ng mga tagapagsalita sa naturang program na sina Engineer Jeremy agdaos ng Digital Sambalaran Laurence M. Bañez at Engineer Dyan Camp Project V Gawad Sambalaran G. Rodriguez patungkol sa nasabing sa temang “Bagong Pananaw sa Hamon paksa. ng Pandemya” ang Bulacan State University (BulSU) upang ipagkaloob ang mga sertipiko ng pagkilala sa mga “ Kabalikat” sa LingkodBayang Panlalawigan Pambayan at Pambarangay bilang kabalikat sa pagtataguyod ng mga kagalingang panlipunan , via zoom at Facebook live noong Ika-5 ng Nobyembre, 2021.

“Ang advice ko sa mga nais maging lean six sigma belter ay kailangan nilang magkaroon muna ng interest dito at makita ang importansya niya. I suggest na mabuting magbasabasa muna sila ng about lean at six amantala, nagpaabot din sigma ganon din ang statistics and data ng pasasalamat at pagbati si Gov. analytics. If nandoon na yung willingness Gan sa pakikipagtulungan upang and interest mabuti na magstart muna maisakatuparan ang COE Bazaar bago sa yellow belt training kasi dito makikita magsimula ang panibagong pang yung basics ng lean six sigma. Mas Akademikong taon 2021-2022. mahirap tumalon ng belt na green belt agad kahit posible naman yun. Tapos Ikalawang araw ng maganda kung paunti-unti is inaapply yung lean six sigma kasi doon mabubuild R3HiEdBayanihan, yung habit and yung tinatawag na Imatagumpay na natapos continuous improvement na principle nina Hezro Leuterio at Claudette ng lean six sigma,” ani Engr. Bañez.

Buenaventura atagumpay na nairaos ng Bukod pa rito, nabigyan naman Commission on Higher Education ng pagkakataon ang mga dumalo sa Region III, Region III Higher Education naturang programa na magtanong sa Consortium (R3HEC), Thematic Focal mga tagapagsalita na siyang nagbigay for Instruction (TFI) at ng Bulacan State ng linaw sa mga nais nilang masagot na

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Kinilala ang Official Extension Services Unit of Industrial Engineering o ang IExtension bilang natatanging kawani ng Kolehiyo ng Edukasyon sa pagtataguyod ng mga kagalingang panlipunan.

Ang IExtension ay ginawaran ng parangal ukol sa pagiging aktibo’t produktibo nito sa naganap na Digital Sambalaran Camp Project V. Naglunsad ang IExtension ng mga kapakipakinabang na palatuntunan at isa na dito ang High Flyers: The Future Entrepreneurs. Ito ay isang webinar na kinabibilangan ng mga speakers na sina Mr. Jon Byran G. Santos, Business Councilor III of DTI-Guiguinto Negosyo Center at Mr. Dwight Matoto Jr., isang Entrepreneur. Ang palatuntunang ito ay nangyari sa pamamagitan ng online seminar via zoom at ang mga panauhing pandangal ay nagbahagi ng kanikaniyang mga kaalaman at kasanayan sa kanilang mga ginagampanang tungkulin.

Sa nasabi ding Gawad Sambalaran ay nagbigay ng mga salita ang pangulo ng pamantasan na si Dr. Cecilia Gascon para sa mga bumubuo ng BulSU at Sambalaran V. Pinasang-

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ayunan din niya ang mga kataga ni Correta King na, “The greatness of a The quizzers from the third year community is most accurately measured namely; Kris-Anne Louise Gail Del Rosario, by the compassionate actions ot its Lea Mae Advincula, Alexis Luvinne members.”

Marcelino, Shiena Marie Martinez, Eldrin Gulapa, Joshua Angelo Vijandre, “Unang una isang malaking and Ron Sherdon Rayel shared their tagumpay ang naging kaganapan knowledge on the subjects Algebra, sa Digital Sambalaran sapagkat Trigonometry, Physics, Chemistry, napatunayan ng bawat kolehiyo na Analytic Geometry, Differential, and aktibo tayo sa mga proyektong pang- Integral Calculus together with their extension kahit may pandemaya. head Amiel John Cueva and co-head At bilang isa ang IExtension sa mga Angeline Grace Flores. nagparticipate sa Sambalaran V, nagagalak ang buong IExtension dahil The freshmen were provided with nanalo tayo ng karangalang Best a three-hour session of discussion and Extension sa ating kolehiyo. Malaking activities per subject prepared by the bagay ang pag partisipa sa ganitong selected quizzers to prepare them for programa ng BulSU Extension dahil the upcoming start of the academic napapatunayan natin na kahit anong year. problema ang pag daanan natin patuloy pa rin nagkakaroon ng mga The IEntelligent’s head Amiel program na makakatulong para sa Cueva said that he is thankful for the nakakarami,” pahayag ng IExtension success of the event although the only Student Coordinator na si Angelica Mae platform available is online.

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He is also happy to see that many of the freshmen participated in the event and Bilang huling bahagi ng were excited to learn not just the lessons palatuntunan nagbigay si Gng. Ma. but also the things that will help them Antonina Santiago, Program Head ng to pass. “And I think ready na silang Sambalaran ng kanyang pangwakas pumasok sa darating na pasukan.” na pananalita. Kanyang pinasalamatan Cueva added. ang BulSU Administration sa pangunguna ng Presidente ng Pamantasan, Third-year quizzer Lea Mae Dr. Cecilia Navasero S. Gascon at Advincula said that the review session is Executive Vice President Teody C. San not only a preparation for the freshmen Andres. Gayundin sina Vice President students, but it also serves as a review to for Research and Extension Engr. Erwin the quizzers to refresh their knowledge DR. Magsakay, Campus Director for on the subjects assigned to them.

Research and Extension Dr. Cecilia Geronimo, Chancellor, Main Campus “Nakakakaba, pero nakakaenjoy Dr. Romeo Inasoria, Chancellor, External din at the same time.” Advincula said.

Campus Dr. Reynaldo Naguit, sa mga “I am happy na nakakapagshare kami Dekana, Dekano mga Director kasama hindi lang ng knowledge namin kundi ang Campus Director for Extension pati na rin tips and advice on how to Services Main Campus Ms. Cindy Dela survive our college life, minsan din kasi Cruz at External Campus Prof. Niccolo kaming nasa position nila.” she added.

Velasco at sa “ Ina” ng Ekstensiyon Dr. Freshman Catherine Maslunga Elizabeth Chua. expressed her gratitude to everyone who contributed to the said review IEntelligent conducts because it is beneficial for them to freshmen review sessions, begin this semester as freshmen, a new chapter in their college experience. gear freshIEs before A.Y

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“We’re grateful because they gave us the opportunity to listen to and comprehend the essential issues, as well as how this S.Y system will work despite the chaos,” she said. “Hopefully, things will return to normal shortly.” she added.

The IEntelligent is under the supervision of their adviser, Engr. Dyan G. Rodriguez

IEnquisitive launches their first General Assembly for Academic year 2020-2021

The objective of the assembly was to bring all the members all together and talk about the upcoming projects of the research unit.

The event starts at exactly 1:00 pm, Manila time. The host genuinely welcome all participants and brefly introduced the adviser of the organization, Eng.Jeremy Banez to share his inpirational talk to all the participants of the event.

Eng.Banez shares one of his favorite quotes about research by Zora Neal Hurston, “Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose.”

For him, doing research is about improving the lives of other people or communities.”And as a researchers, we should ask ourselves why are we doing that, why we join in the research unit.

Because by knowing the reason, we know our purpose. “ he added.

Engr.Banez also mentioned the role of each committee involved in the organization. From applied research committee, intellectual property committee,projects and training committee, up to journal and publication committee. Each one of the department has it’s own role and responsibility that needs to be done.

As the program proceeds, the opening remarks were given by the former head of the IEnquisitive and a fresh graduate of Industrial Engineering of Bulacan State University. Eng. Carmella Lomotan. She gracefully states her warm welcome.

“Being member of Ienquisitive is a great experience for me.Joining will allow you to grow and learn the hard work. So always grab the opportunity

by Kriz Louraine Samillano and enjoy learning. Our proffesor will he first general assembly of always be there to guide you in the unit.”

IEnquisitive;the research development With all smiles she embarks the hope and he freshmen students of Industrial unit of ISIE made its way last October enthusiasm from her heart that being a Engineering were prepared and 24,2021 with the theme of, “Building member of the organization is both a equipped with knowledge on the Bonds”. The event was about showing privilege and a responsibility. different foundation subjects of IE on camaraderie with each member of the the four-day review session conducted organization. This brings each one of Next to the agenda of the event is

by IEntelligent from September 20 to committee to be friends and familiar the discussion of the upcoming project.

September 24, 2021.

According to the head of IEnquisitive, with each other.

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naman, hindi ko inexpect na magiging mvp ako kase halos lahat naman kami maganda ang ipinakita at nagtiwala lang kami sa isa’t isa inenjoy yung laro and ayun maganda yung naging result ng mga laban namin.” tugon naman Indeed, the organization set a high ng Team captain na si Gelo Castillo ng standard in research competitions. That SaltIE 1C. is why the goal for this Academic Year is to join, and bring the victory again for Inukopa rin ng One Alpha Esports ISIE BulSU department. Aside from joining ang unang pwesto mula sa LCUP different competitions, IEnqusitive is also dahilan upang umabante sa National up to projects that will definitely help Level sa Valorant tournament. the students of Industrial Engineering by engaging to the organization and “Bilang representative ng BulSU IE research, she added. sa National Level syempre mataas yung pressure at expectation, pero gagawin One of the upcoming and most pa rin namin yung best para sa school awaited projects is the Kaizen Dropbox. natin. Laban BulSU!” pahayag ni Sherwin Surely, IEnquisitive will release information Brosas III ng One Alpha Sports. and guidelines to IE community for this project this first semester of the A.Y Samantala, bigo ang team As the event goes along, at the end BulSU IE na masipat ang pwesto ng of the discussion, the members of kampeonato sa katatapos lang na 2022 the organization enjoy the rest of the National IEsports Competition na may time by joining games and having temang Ground Zero; Revival in the New fun conversations with each other. World - To the Top! Na idinaos noong Everyone is participative and active to Pebrero 23-26. get the prizes.

Team SaltIE 1C at One Alpha Esports, kampeon sa Regionals nina Jayson Soriano at Julie Ann Q.Villanueva

130 ISIE-BulSU students, ganap nang Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belter nina Julie Ann Villanueva at Jayson Soriano

“I think being grounded with LSS is very much an advantage in any career. It may seem daunting but believe that you can do it! Let’s not be too wary na baka masyado pang maaga, or baka too late na para ma-engage sa LSS. Ito na ang sign para i-pursue mo ang Lean Six Sigma!,” dagdag ni Flores.

“If i-rate ko sya 11/10 since worth it yung 4 days training namin with Elevate Six Sigma. Very interactive and informative yung naging training session hindi ka aantukin or mabboring since magaling yung strategy na ginawa ng speaker/ coach... I-grab nyo na yung opportunity na kumuha ng LSS training and certification with Elevate dahil sure ako na after ng training marami talaga kayo matututunan,” tugon ni Pangilan.

Samantala, hinangaan ng ISIE-BulSU President Christian Loui Correa ang mga bagong Certified Yellow Belt Professionals na ayon sa kaniya ay patunay na kakayanin at kinakaya para sa pangarap.

IEntelligent Math Wizards bag bronze honour in IYMC 2021 By: Eldrin B. Gulapa

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uling nagpamalas ng husay ang team BulSU IE matapos magwagi sa Mobile Legends at Valorant Tournament na ginanap sa IE-Sports: SIKLAB A League of Our Own ng Philippine Institute of Industrial Engineers Northern and Central Luzon Student Chapter via Facebook live, Disyembre 4-5.

atagumpay na kinilala ang apat na batch ng mga Industrial Engineering bilang Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Professionals mula sa ISIE-BulSU, ito ay matapos nila sumalang sa Elevate’s Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Online Training and Certification na ginanap mula Pebrero 18- Marso 12.

Wagi ang SaltIE 1C kontra sa koponan ng La Consolacion University Philippines sa pangunguna ng itinanghal na Season MVP na si Soren Ilagan.

Pinangunahan ni Angeline Grace Flores mula sa 4th year level ang Wave 66 matapos kilalanin bilang Wave Valedictorian kasama ang Junior student na si Ericka Mae Pangilan na pinarangalan din bilang Wave 67 Valedictorian.

“Isang magandang laro ang ipinakita ko sa tournament na iyon, mas determinado ako mag champion dahil kailangan madefend namin yung title ng university, actually kabado ako since first time ko sa mga gantong tournament and nakakakaba talaga kasi dala namin ang pangalan ng aming university. Bilang isang seasonal mvp

“To be honest, di ko inexpect na sobra akong magiging satisfied sa online training for LSSYB…I wouldn’t be able to perform well kung ‘di ‘ko na-enjoy and na-absorb mabuti yung mga lectures throughout the training. Goes to show just how effective it is. Kaya much gratitude and appreciation din for Elevate!,” pahayag ni Flores.

our IEntelligent and ISIE-BulSU Juniors bagged bronze honours as they unleashed their creativity, knowledge, and mathematical skills in the 2021 edition of the International Youth Math Challenge (IYMC) last December 20, 2021.

Five representatives from the BulSU-IE department joined the said competition namely Lea Mae Advincula, Alexis Luvinne Marcelino, Eldrin Gulapa, Ron Sherdon Rayel, and Shiena Marie Martinez; all from BSIE-3A. The five representatives emerged victorious in

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the qualifying round held last October innovativeness in the National Research 25, 2021, and advanced to the pre-final Competition last March 25, 2022 in round. the concluded 18th National Student Congress of the Philippine Institute of Marcelino, Gulapa, Rayel, Industrial Engineers – National Student and Martinez then advanced to Chapter (PIIE-NSC). the final round of the competition after completing the pre-final round Four members of IEnquisitive announced last November 29. Their namely Elaine Joy Sotto, Janinna Louise performance in the final round, as they Gabriel, Rhea Casela and Carmela de displayed their ability and knowledge in Regla joined the Research Competition several areas of mathematics allowed as the representatives of BulSU-IE them to bag the bronze honour in this Department. The team won 1st place at year’s edition of IYMC. the 12th PIIE NCL SC – Regional Congress before advancing to the National According to Ron Sherdon Rayel, Student Congress.

IYMC is a time-pressured and hard competition but is worth joining because Sotto’s team presented a research of the learnings the participants will gain. study about network flow optimization “Personally, dahil sa competition na ito, during the response phase of disaster nagawa kong bumalik at matutunan management which was developed muli yung fundamentals/basics ng math through Operations Research and which is nakakatulong until now sa akin Integer linear programming. “This is a sa mga math-related subjects,” Rayel good and useful research since the added.

Philippines is prone to typhoons and other disasters. When addressing the demand In addition, Alexis Luvinne of the people at the most effective and Marcelino shared that for the efficient way, it is important to note preparation, she reviewed the past several factors and to always improve topics and concepts in math. Moreover, the process at which provision is urgent they checked the previous questions on and needed,” Sotto stated. the recent editions of the competition.

“I didn’t expect na aabot ako sa final According to Sotto, their team round kasi ang hirap nung pre-finals,” began their preparations by considering Marcelino said. “Unexpected and super regional panelists’ advices and working thankful na rin na nakaabot sa finals and on them to improve their paper. “My bronze honour pa” she added. team also held virtual meetings daily in order to practice presentations and The quizzers answered a series identify possible questions and answers of math problems that vary in topic, that we may encounter. We also did difficulty and subject. The mathematical several research defense with our very areas included were number theory, own IE faculty and this helped lessen our calculus, geometry, statistics, algebra, anxiety and helped us to further analyze combinatorics, and more. our papers,” Sotto added.

The International Youth Math Competition (IYMC) aims to establish a global competition that is accessible to all students and teachers - youths receive the unique opportunity to challenge their skills, be encouraged and rewarded, and enjoy the fascinating world of mathematics.

IEnquisitive grabs 2nd spot in PIIE NSC’s 18th National Student Congress

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Sotto honestly revealed that being in the top three felt surreal. “We are also happy to be part of the top 3 again.

This made our department, family, and friends proud. But most importantly, we were able to showcase what BulSU students are capable of,” she added.

The team was guided by one of the BulSUIE’s faculty members, Engr. Marianne B. Calayag.

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Ipinahayag ni Vincent King ang kanyang pagbati sa mga guro na dumalo sa programang kanilang inihanda para lamang sa kanila.

Naniniwala siya na ang kabataan pa rin ang susi ng kinabukasan at bayan sa tulong ng una at pangalawang magulang- ang mga guro. “Whatever the teacher writes on the blackboard of life can never be erased, enjoy and have fun po mga Ma’am at Sir.” ani niya.

Pinainit naman ng IE Dance Troupe ang programa sa pagbabahagi nito ng isang pampasiglang bilang na sayaw.

Sinundan ito ng Ice Breaker: Set of Dares, kung saan naging magkatunggali ang Team Professors at Team SDU. Nakuha ng Team Professors ang panalo sa pangunguna ni Ma’am Felicitas Mirabuenos matapos bigong magawa ng Team SDU ang huling dare na napunta sa kanila at magresulta ng 7 puntos na diperensya laban sa Team Professors.

The team fought originally against seven teams across the nation during the pre-judging and advanced along with four teams across the nation, in the final round.

ISIE BulSU, inilunsad ang programang IEnfluencer; IE teachers at faculty, lubos ang pasasalamat.

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Pinamunuan nina Vincent King at Raiza Miclat na mga punong-abala ang programa, na sinundan ng Doxology, Pambansang Awit, BulSU March at BulSU Hymn mula sa Koro Inhinyero.

atagumpay na nairaos ng ISIE BulSU ang programang “IEnfluencer: A Tribute to IE’s Greatest Mentor”, na nilahukan ng mga IE teachers, adjunct faculty members, at mga head at cohead ng iba’t bang Student Development Units (SDU). Ang pagdiriwang ay alinsunod sa World Teacher’s Day na ginanap via Zoom kahapon, Oktubre 10.

Samantala, isang madamdaming video presentation naman ang inihandog ng iba’t ibang SDU at ng ISIE BulSU para sa kanilang mga professors na nagpapakita ng kanilang pasasalamat at pagmamahal.

Ginawaran ang bawat guro at faculty member ng IE ng Sertipiko ng Pagpapahalaga at ng mga personal na mensahe mula sa bawat miyembro ng ISIE BulSU Executive Board Members.

Ibinigay ng mga punong-abala ang entablado sa mga IE professors upang ibahagi ang kanilang mensahe at pasasalamat.

“Maraming maraming salamat sa mga IE, talagang feel na feel namin na mahal ninyo kami. Yung appreciation nyo ay mahalaga sa amin, at na-appreciate rin namin kayo at ang programang inihanda ninyo sa amin, mahal namin kayo.” ayon kay Ma’am Felicitas.

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“Very touching yung event, kahit ganito yung sitwasyon, still naglaan kayo ng effort. May pa-dance and pa-games pa, very heartfelt yung mga message, very grateful ako. I’m really happy, hindi mapagsidlan yung happiness ko.”, komento ni Engr. Jeremy Bañez.

Taos-pusong pasasalamat naman ang ipinaabot ng Presidente ng ISIE BulSU na si Christian Loui Correa sa pagtanggap ng mga IE professors sa kanyang imbitasyon na dumalo sa nasabing programa. “Thank you for being a pillar to us, on behalf of ISIE, we are grateful and blessed to have you, Happy Teacher’s Day po!”

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for third place. The winners received recommendations of AACCUP cash prizes that were sent through their accreditors and observation of ISO GCash accounts.

9001:2015 auditors are factors that contributed to our careful planning.

BulSU kicks off 4-day online From only 5% increase in budget from accreditation survey visit of 2016, by 2017, it dramatically increased by 32%. And in 2021, the University’s GAA AACCUP amounts to P1,248,342,000.00. This is an

By Anjielyn Cortes increase of 192% from the 2015 budget.”

The opening program was also attended by the Deans of College of Engineering (COE), College of Information and Communication Technology (CICT), College of Industrial Technology (CIT) and Bustos Campus. The virtual accreditation is said to last until October 29.

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ulacan State University (BulSU) successfully opened the four-day virtual accreditation, attended by its four programs to give way for the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP), last October 25 via Zoom.

Programs of BulSU to be evaluated by AACCUP were the Bachelor in Industrial Technology major in Computer Technology, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor in Industrial Technology from Bustos Campus and the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering.

BulSU’s Industrial Engineering Department is subject to Level IV-Phase 1 Accreditation Survey and among the faculty members present during the program were Engr. Raph John Miranda, Engr. Jeremy Banez, Engr. Dyan Rodriguez, Engr. Marianne Calayag, Engr. Ivy Ramos and the Program Head, Engr. Hazel Caparas.

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ntegrated Students of Industrial Engineering (ISIE) solemnized the most beautiful time of the year, through Christmas Party, on December 18, 2021, before the Christmas break starts. The Christmas Party was attended by the faculty, external faculty, and different Student Development Unit (SDU) members via Zoom meeting.

The Christmas Party was filled with laughter and excitement as it started with performances, games, and videos prepared by the SDUs exclusive for the party. Different professors were present to the party such as, Ma’am Dyan Rodriguez, Ma’am Felicitas Mirabuenos, Sir Jeremy Bañez, and Ma’am Marianne Calayag. They also participated in games that were prepared by the SDUs. The main highlight of the party was the competition of SDUs. The competition was to introduce their SDU in a creative way and it will be judged by professors present to the party. IEnvest was hailed as the winner, followed by IEntelligent, while IEnquisitive and Koro Inhinyero tied

Furthermore, the AACCUP Accreditation Survey Team with its coordinator, Dr. Enrico R. Rivano was warmly welcomed. Among them is the team assigned to the IE Department, specifically Dr. Nelly Mistio and the team leader, Dr. Maria Elena Aparente.

On the other hand, the University President, Dr. Cecilia S. NavaseroGascon emphasized how the pandemic challenged the university in providing quality education to its students.

“The ubiquitous use of technology and relevant innovative solutions has become our fabric and tool to scale up education and provide an opportunity to continue quality learning ”, said Dr. Gascon. “With this, BulSU is now more committed in assuring the quality and dynamics of our pedagogical strategies and it is in this essence that the University, through its colleges and external campuses, willingly submits the different programs for AACCUP Accreditation.”

Dr. Gascon also highlighted the AACCUP accreditors’ role with BulSU’s effective budget forecasting and utilization.

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IE Dept conducts virtual campus tour, showcases BulSU facilities on AACCUP accreditation survey visit By: Eldrin Gulapa

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s part of the five-day virtual accreditation survey visit of the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) at the University, the Industrial Engineering Department being one of the programs to be evaluated, conducted a virtual campus tour via Messenger room last October 28, 2021.

The said campus tour aims to help the evaluators learn about the Department, College of Engineering (COE), and the University’s facilities and culture on campus. It is spearheaded

by Engr. Raph John Miranda, Engr. Dyan G. Rodriguez, Engr. Ivy Mar Ramos, and the Program Head, Engr. Hazel Caparas, along with the COE Dean, Dr. Ma. Magdalena V. Gatdula, and the assigned evaluator from the survey team, Dr. Nelly Mistio.

The first area evaluated was the Natividad Hall where IE students stayed most of the time. Dr. Mistio focused on the fire safety guidelines, specifically the importance of the fire exits, installed fire extinguishers, and the floor plans displayed on every floor of the building.

The second destination is Campus 2 where the construction of the new COE building, Research building and Resource Management building is still ongoing. Afterwards, they headed to the Federizo Hall where they showcased the rooms, instruments and equipment of the Chemistry and Physics laboratories, also used by IEs. Moreover, Engr. Ramos showed the under construction sevenstorey E-library, which is targeted to be

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outside campuses. The participating students were aware of the school and affiliated possible Additionally, the newly-enclosed programs Activity Center was also showcased, incentives for a specific competition, which according to Engr. Ramos is providing brief and thorough responses sponsored by the Department of Public to the accreditors.

Works and Highways (DPWH). One of Also, as part of the interview, the concerns raised by Dr. Mistio is the the students were asked on how BulSU absence of drinking water facilities supports its students in the midst of especially in the areas where it is needed. a pandemic. It has been answered The computer laboratory equipped with proactively by the students and 40 active units which are utilized by the supported it with explanations regarding IE students located at the Alvarado Hall specific situations or activities that go was also evaluated. along in the University.

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The last destination is the Natividad Hall, specifically the tool room where the needed tools and instruments are stored, and the IE Department’s laboratory for Methods Engineering,

by Nadine Peñaverde Work Measurement and Ergonomics.

BulSU’s IE Department undergoes interview for 3rd day of virtual accreditation

n line with the five consecutive days of AACCUP’s online survey visit at BulSU’s four programs, selected Industrial Engineering students participated the third day by answering questions provided by the Board of AACCUP as part of their evaluation, last October 27, 2021 via Zoom.

BulSU’s Industrial Engineering faculty are all present in the said event wherein the first part of the program was all about assessment and interview for Bulacan State University campuses administrators.

The second part of the event was intended for students, wherein the facilitator put them into breakout rooms to prepare for the interview.

Participants involved in the said interview were selected students from Bachelor in Industrial Technology major in Computer Technology, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor in Industrial Technology from Bustos Campus and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering.

Accreditors assigned for the IE Department, namely Dr. Nelly E. Mistio and the team leader, Dr. Maria Elena A. Aparente headed the Department’s interview.

Some of the questions that have been asked to the students were about how BulSU involved the students in its projects and initiatives, and if the Department is involved in competitions

“The University has exhibited its best performance and good practices in the mandates of instructions, research, extension, and resource generation.

Hence, areas of improvement are also identified due to some provisions that may be lacking, policies that need (to be) recalibrated, and conditions that need enhancement.” t BulSU’s Industrial Engineering (IE) received its impressions from the Team Leader, Dr. Maria Elena Aparente.

She acknowledged that Industrial Engineering came prepared as reflected from its reader friendly documentations.

Good practices in some areas are really observed as seen in the documents.

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the program is the disclosure of the impressions from the AACCUP Accreditation Survey Coordinator, Team leaders, and Accreditor of Library. First to give his impression was Dr. Enrico Rivano, team coordinator. According to him, the virtual visit was a remarkable milestone in the journey of the University to quality assurance. Despite the use of new platforms and the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is evident that the academic community of BulSU has shown relentless commitment in bringing sustainable programs to its stakeholders.

The virtual accreditation survey visit that started last Monday, October 25 was attended by the four programs, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor in Industrial Technology major in Computer Technology and Bachelor of Industrial Technology from Bustos Campus. The closing program was attended by the administration and faculty members of each program and was hosted by Engr..

Noemi Reyes.

Recognition and gratitude to the AACCUP and its accreditors was given by Chancellor of Meneses Campus, Dr. Ray Naguit and Chancellor of Main Campus, Dr. Romeo Inasoria. Dr. Naguit was grateful and honored for the accreditors as they made themselves available to perform the said accreditation despite their busy schedule.

“I am well impressed to the performance of IE team, which is good and cooperative. The spirit of collaboration is a manifestation of your school’s trust to continue to soar high in spite of the challenges you are facing. I hope you remain consistent and always aim to be the best.” In addition, she expressed her gratitude to the IE faculty members that were present in the program.

The University President, Dr. Cecilia S. Navasero-Gascon pledged an unwavering commitment to the University’s Vision, Mission, and Goals for which the University stands. Dr. Gascon also pledged to uphold and work towards the pursuit of academic excellence through continuous recalibration and sustaining the culture of quality in the University.

“I am proud to say that amidst the pandemic, the year 2021 has been the University’s strongest year yet. We are grateful to finish the accreditation process of the different programs from the main and external campus. To our esteemed accreditors, we humbly acknowledged your observations, and we thank you for all the positive Furthermore, Dr. Inasoria feedbacks and areas that needed extended his gratitude to the AACCUP improvements.” accreditors for ensuring that the quality of research, instructions, and community On the other hand, the other engagements of the University is properly programs also received excellent in place. impressions from the team leaders who were assigned to them, concluding “To our respected accreditors, BulSU’s accreditation survey visit. The our heartfelt thanks to each one of you accreditors also received certificates of for helping us see the conditions of our appreciation for their invaluable expert program offerings under survey and services during the accreditation. helping us look at things that we need The five-day virtual accreditation to address. We really appreciate your officially ended through evaluation of efforts.” the submitted documents last October 29, 2021.

The most awaited part of “Mga mahal naming Accreditors, aming pagkilala at pagpapahalaga sa panahong hindi ninyo ipinagdamot sa Bulacan State University upang i-attain ang mga programang inihain ay nakaangkop sa mahusay na edukasyon.” Dr. Naguit said.

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PAGHINGA: Essential ang pahinga Ni Julie Ann Villanueva

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insan kana rin bang nakaramdam ng pagod na hindi napapawi ng kahit anong tulog? Umaga, tanghali hanggang gabi paulit-ulit ang nangyayari.

Kahapon sabi mo magpapahinga ka, pero imbis na pahinga ay nauwi sa pagkawala ng motibasyon sa ginagawa.

Kadalasan mula sa pagbangon mo sa higaan at pagbukas ng mga mata ay kasabay nito ang pagpaplano ng gagawin sa buong araw. “Ano kaya ang uulamin ko?” o ‘di kaya’y “Papasok ba ako sa synchronous meeting namin?” minsan din ay “Maliligo ba ako bago magklase?”. Mga simpleng katanungan na nabibigyan din ng agarang kasagutan. Pero ikaw? Naipahinga mo ba ang katawan, isip at puso mo sa buong gabi? Kasabay ba ng pagdilim ay unti-unti mo nang natapos ang iyong mga gawain?

Mahirap magpahinga sa lugar kung saan maraming ginagawa, sa bawat sulok may nakakapagpaalala sa’yo ng pagod na dulot ng bagay-bagay sa paligid.

Pero huwag ka mag-alangan humiga at huminga. Ang pagpapahinga ay hindi pagsuko o pagtalikod sa ginagawa. Sa pagpapahinga ay maaari ka ring magnilay-nilay kung umuusad kana ba at pagbabalik tanaw sa mga natapos mo na. Isipin mo sa sipag mong ‘yan tila napagod kana, senyales na ibig sabihin gumagawa ka nang makabuluhan na bagay. Napapagod ka hindi dahil sa wala lang, marahil napapagod ka kasi binubuhos mo ang lakas mo para sa isang bagay.

Sa dami ng binasa mong articles, sa dami ng pinasa mong requirements, sa dami ng sinulat mong solutions, sa dami ng inayos mo para sa project ninyo, essential din ang pahinga. Hindi lang ngayon ang laban mo, may mga laban ka pa sa mga susunod na araw. Ang pagod hindi sinusukuan at basta hinahayaan. Gaya ng simpleng problema, may solusyon din dyan. Sigurado sa panahon na sapat ang iyong pahinga, mas kaya mo nang gawin ang mga bagay na kailangan mong gawin. Kakailanganin mo ulit ng lakas para bukas, kaya huminga ka rin. At kapag tapos na ang ginagawa mo, sarili mo naman ang unahin mo.

Led Astray or Steadfast on Truth: Social Media in Revealing Who is Who By: Saoirse

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e cannot deny how powerful social media is. It enables effective social interaction and access to news and information, where everyone can share, create, and spread their ideas with just a click. It is now a fundamental force in our society. Because of its accessibility, we can consider it a prime platform for swaying public opinion; unfortunately,

some use it as a tool to capture the public’s attention and lead them to misinformation and disinformation.

In Rappler’s Fact Check articles published between October 2021 and March 2022, data shows that fake news and internet propaganda are rampant than ever. Facebook, considered as the top used social media platform, has also topped the ranking for misinformation, joined by Youtube and TikTok. And based on their estimation methodology, they assumed that there are 22.49 million people exposed to fake news.

Nakakabahala.

Especially during the campaign period for the election, social media revealed who is who. Those who are steadfast on truth and who are led astray by misinformation, agendas, and propaganda. Sadly, people tend to share fake news and baseless accusations disguised as sharing opinions.

Our school taught us how to conduct research and look for credible sources of authentic information. So, whenever I see people posting baseless accusations and spreading fake news on social media, I feel like I am obliged to act. Be it privately messaging them or commenting on their post in a respectful and considerate manner, I will spare my share because starting a healthy conversation was never wrong.

It is our responsibility to remind them of their responsibility as social media users. Replying to misleading or fake news posts might not sway the one who posted it, but it has the potential to sway the observers and the readers of the post.

However, not everyone is up for conversations like this.

There are fake news peddlers who will resort to ad hominem once they cannot address the actual issue at hand. These are the worst kind of people to argue.

There is no chance of opening their minds and encouraging them to find the truth themselves.

In social media, people are beauty pageant analysts during beauty pageant season. They suddenly become sports analysts during Sea Games and Olympics. They become political analysts during elections. We always have a say about something.

And nothing is wrong with that as long as we know what we are saying and we’re not posting just to look cool and sound right.

Social media is a great platform to let the world hear our voice, so we must use it wisely. As it reveals the people who are steadfast on truth and those who are led astray by fake news and misinformation, how will you spare your share?

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Graduation Blues I

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was always asked about my dream since I was young. I started dreaming of being a nurse during elementary school. In high school, I was determined to be a well-known historian yet I thought it might be hard to earn money with that. So then I changed my dream again into becoming a Chemical Engineer until I graduated senior high school. That didn’t happen of course because the thing is, I kept on dreaming, forgetting my family’s financial status. It was just so fun and free to dream until reality hits you.

But guess what, just a few more days and I’ll be posing on camera wearing a graduation cap, toga, holding my diploma with a proud yet unsure, doubtful and worried smile. After years of studying, I still cannot fathom the right answer to a short but oddly difficult question, “Ano bang plano mo?”

As the evenings move to mornings and my last days as a student diminish, a thought has been occupying my mind: I’m terrified.

It thrills me that finally I already have a conclusion to my years of preparation of facing the world head on. This is the true test, and I won’t have much time to contemplate or evaluate things. I know that this is what is supposed to happen yet life’s uncertainty is sinking in.

Confusion is eating me slowly. The next steps aren’t clear. Should I start working already? Should I go on vacation for a while?

What about getting a master’s degree, would it be feasible? Oh wait! Should I take the CIE? The options are vast but what chance would lead me to success. I envy those whose life choices do not need to consider their financial status.

Then there’s this doubt that all the years spent in university aren’t enough. Did the school teach me everything necessary?

What if all the theories and concepts I learned will be of no help? Is the system in the country so low and corrupt that only those with financial capabilities are able to receive a real quality education?

I don’t have the courage to cross the river of futility. I fear to find myself in a situation where I had no option left but to accept jobs so far from what I invested. I am afraid to fail. The last thing I wanna do is disappoint my family. The last thing I wanna feel is self-disappointment. The usual number of “what ifs” had doubled.

Then again, I realized all my life I have always been afraid. I was afraid that I wouldn’t pass an exam. I was afraid to defend my paper in front of panels. I was afraid to see 5.00 on my portal and a lot more. There is an option to run away and to escape those difficulties but I didn’t. If I had not faced all those experiences head on, I wouldn’t be looking forward to my own graduation.

Ano bang plano ko?

Looking at the brighter side, my confusion is actually a good thing. I have a lot of options to choose to answer this question.

Whatever path I choose, it’s only up to me to make it the right answer.

My formal education may have soonly stopped yet learning will not. This is reality and it’s hitting me but I do not need to figure out everything today, because I have my whole new journey to learn. Ain’t that exciting?

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Huling paglilingkod Ni Claudette Buenaventura

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abi nga nila habang may buhay, may pag-asa, mangarap ka hangga’t nabubuhay ka dahil libre lamang ang mangarap. Ilan lamang ito sa mga motibasyon ng mga estudyante na handang gawin ang lahat para sa kanilang inaasam na diploma na sa huli ay magsisislbing tanda at katas ng pagod sa loob ng mahabang panahon ng pag-aaral.

Ang pagiging isang estudyante ay may malaking parte sa ating buhay dahil simula noong tayo ay bata pa hanggang sa nagkolehiyo na ay patuloy nating hinahasa ang ating sarili upang paghandaan ang totoong mga hamon sa buhay na ating kahaharapin.

Bawat estudyante ay may iba’t ibang galing hindi lamang para sa akademiko kundi managing sa ekstra kurikular na mga gawain at ilan na mga ito ay ang mag-aaral sa kolehiyo ng inhenyerhiya partikular sa mga magsisipagtapos ng industrial engineering.

the long run. Since naging part ako ng publication, mas na-test yung technical & creative writing skills ko, as well as, yung interpersonal skills. Though may ups and downs sa experience, nagsilbi siyang test kumbaga paano ko iha-handle yung situations na ganon if ever man mangyari ulit sa future.

Masaya maging part ng community, lalo na’t may benefits sa iyo pati rin sa mga ka-department mo,” ani Jericho Cardejon.

“Hmm. I think nung biglaang transition sa online setup and change of EB. May mga problems na dumating but, I’m very thankful sa EB noon, because of them, may output pa rin ang publication kahit cramped yung time at medyo disorganized yung flow. I applaud din yung current staff for opening up opportunity for those interested. Kahit di masyado pinapansin yung unit, nandyan pa rin ang staff & members na handang magcover ng events at magsulat ng articles. Keep up the good work, guys! As a parting clause, I hope magstay ang unit na ‘to at marami ang sumali. Sana mawala na yung notation na, “hindi kasi ako marunong magsulat/ magdrawing..” o kung ano pa man.

Sa kabila ng mabibigat na gawain sa loob ng unibersidad para sa pagtupad ng kani-kanilang mga panagarap ay hindi naging hadlang ang pagsali sa iba’t ibang Lahat ng bagay natutunan at organisasyong upang sukuan at may mga tao na handang tumulong, bitawan ang mga gawaing nakaatang kaya mo ‘yan. Go for it!, “ dagdag niya. bagkus ay upang mas maipamalas pa ang kanilang mga talento at galing iguro masasabi ko challenging lalo sa kabila ng patuloy na pagseserbisyo na ako yung head kasi nakaka para sa kolehiyo. pepressure di ko alam if okay ba akong leader pero ayun nagagawa ko naman s the name suggests, Student trabaho ko. Masaya din syempre kasi Development Unit, ay para sa kahit mahirap marami kami na meet IE students na magkaroon/ matuto rin na ibat ibang tao tapos natutulungan sila ng ibang skills outside classroom / namin. Siguro yung december nung nag academics. I was a 1st or 2nd year ata pamigay kami ng regalo sa mga bata sa nung sumali ako sa SDU, saling-pusa dalawang barangay ang saya kasi alam kumbaga pero yung mga seniors ko mong sabik na sabik sila tapos ang dami noon, sobrang bait.

S i l a pa namin nabigyan kaya sobrang nag-guide sakin kung saya ko. Kasi naging nasaan man matagumpay. ako now and Syempre bihira na I’m very thankful f o r magkaroon sila ng that. Being part o f laruan ng dahil sa SDU is n o t donation ayun just about t h e marami kaming incentives, b u t napasaya na honing bata,” saad ni your Angelica Mae skills Balor. i n

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a IEntelligent, mahahalintulad ko siguro yung experience ko na parang pakiramdam kapag sumakay ka ng roller coaster. Sa una nakakakaba tapos kapag natry mo nakakatakot at nakakatuwa, may times na sasaya ka may times na mapapagod ka, pero at the end of that experience/s masasabi mong worth it. Kasi sa pagsali sa IEntelligent never kong pinlano, syempre nakakakaba, pero kailangan mo din minsang harapin yung kaba na yun para maging better ka, at yung IEntelligent nakatulong talaga siya ng malaki sa growth ko bilang indibidwal.

Kaya malaki din ang pasasalamat ko mga nakasama ko sa IEntelligent at syempre kay Ma’am Dyan, na unang naniwala at nagtiwala sakin.

Syempre kapag nananalo kami sa mga competition o nirerepresent namin ung school natin, hindi matatawaran yung moments na yun.

Iba yung moment n a nakikipag sabayan ka sa mga mas kilala at magaling na schools sa bansa natin, at nakikita mo na kaya nating makipagsabayan sa kanila,” sabi ni Amiel John Cueva.

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still remember when I first went to audition, I was ashamed for others to hear my voice because for me it was not that beautiful. I was encouraged when they appreciated my voice. I just started listening to music and ended up making some songs. I’ve seen more of my talent in music since I made new friends in Koro Inhinyero. Although we have different ranges in our singing voices, we have only one desire to show everyone what our talent is. The most unforgettable memory that I will always remember in Kore Inhinyero is chikahan together with my other members. Most of the time when we have practice, we end up talking about what happened in our day. Even if we don’t have plenty of time because of academic stuff we still do our best to carry out our responsibilities because for us this is not

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our obligation, for us this is sharing our talent with everyone and we love what we are doing,” ayon kay Ivy Baterina.

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ll I can say about my experiences as a part of the Student Development Unit of the IE Department is that I am happy. Happy because as time went on, I met other people, and I learned about their experiences as an IE and as a member of SDU. I also learned a lot from them that I didn’t know yet. Of course, I’m thankful to them because they became part of my journey. I am also grateful that I have the experience of being the Head of IEducate (Marketing Group of IE Dept.). I have further strengthened my leadership and marketing skills to promote the Industrial Engineering course to students, especially senior high students. You will learn a lot, have to face many challenges to surpass your limits, and be happy because you can and will handle everything,” sabi ni Alyssa Gadon.

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he most unforgettable moment that I have had in my last year at the Student Development Unit in IE Department is that I can showcase how IE changed me as a student and as an individual. I am proud that I can share my knowledge as a co-IE student with my members. We promote and market IE to different schools as a team, and we can share our ideas with other students.

We do not forget how to communicate with each other amidst the pandemic, and as a Head, I am very proud of them.

To my members, I am very thankful that I have been able to meet you.

Y o u have inspired me to further improve m y leadership with you. And the next future Head of IEducate, believe me, it will be all worth it,” dagdag pa nito.

It was a great experience because you will encounter different people, different schools, face different challenges, and the best part of being in the SDU is competing for your beloved school. My most unforgettable moment of being in SDU is competing for the regionals, our school won the overall championship.

It was a great experience, because as the head of the IE Maroon Falcons I have witnessed the hardwork of the members during practices and watched how they succeed in the competitions,” ani ni Joshua Pagpapulangan.

ni Nadine Peñaverde

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ung experience na naging part ako ng SDU is masaya lalo na nung face to face classes since yung nabuong samahan is di lang basta basta org members, parang pamilya na rin talaga. Iba yung bonding kasama mga ka-member kasi tulad samin sa dance troupe, pare-pareho kaming mahilig sumayaw kaya naeenjoy namin yung pagsasayaw ng magkakasama tsaka hindi naman lahat nagsimula sa magaling na kaagad sumayaw. Nagtulungan lang kami para mag-improve yung isa’t isa kasi at the end of the day, we’re dancing as a team. Since yung nasalihan kong SDU is nonacademics, parang pahinga na rin sya na wala muna kaming acads na iisipin kahit panandalian lang,” ayon kay Rica Ella Capulong.

“Siguro yung most unforgettable moment ko ngayong last year ko na sa IE dance troupe is yung may nakilala na naman akong bagong members na interested sumayaw. Nakakatuwa kasi na nadadagdagan yung pamilya namin kumbaga tsaka hindi man kami nakapagsama-samang sumayaw pero yung suporta sa bawat member na maaassign sumayaw sa specific event is sobra sobra pa rin.

Para sakin, ayoko kalimutan yung ganong moment na napapafeel at nahahype namin sa isa’t isa na kaya namin,” dagdag pa niya.

ALYSSA GADON

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eing a part of SDU is challenging, you need to balance your academics and extracurricular as well. But it is also fun because you are doing w h a t JOSHUA PAGPAPULANGAN you love.

Bayan, Nakapili ka na.

RICA ELLA CAPULLONG

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Mahalaga ang iyong boto”. “Huwag mong sayangin ang boto mo”.

“Bumoto nang tama, iboto ang tama”.

“Isipin nang mabuti ang mga iboboto at ang ang susunod na anim na taon, hindi lang ikaw ang maapektuhan”.

Mga linyang madalas marinig kapag papalapit na ang halalan. Mga paalala sa bawat tao na nasa bansang may demokrasya, na may kakayahan silang pumili at magluklok ng lider. Paalala na, nasa tao ang kapangyarihan, hindi sa mga politiko. Ngunit tila bang nakalilimot ang nakararami? Kahit ilang beses mo paalalahana’y salungat pa rin ang ginagawa. Kailan sila matutuhan?

Kailan kaya sila mamumulat? Kailan kaya nila mapagtatanto ang mga paalalang ito?

Kamakailan lang ay naganap ang Halalan 2022 sa Pilipinas. Isa ito sa mga halalan na naging matunog at kontrobersiyal dahil sa mga politikong nais magkaroon ng posisyon sa gobyerno, lalong-lalo na sa pagka Presidente, Bise Presidente, at Senador.

Sina Isko Domagoso, Ping Lacson, Manny Pacquiao, Bongbong Marcos, Leody De Guzman, at Leni Robredo ang ilan sa mga kandidato na naging matunog ang pangalan sa pagka presidente, habang sina Sara Duterte, Walden Bello, Kiko Pangilinan, Willie Ong, Tito Sotto ang sa pagka bise presidente. Kaliwa’t kanang mga kampanya, sorties, at rallies ang naganap simula Pebrero 8, 2022 hanggang May 7, 2022. Sa rami ng mga nagnanais ng kapangyarihan at posisyon, sino ang karapat-dapat na piliin? Ano ba ang dapat niyang taglayin? Anong pagsusuri ang dapat gawin upang maiboto ang tama?

Iba’t ibang paraan ng panliligaw sa taong bayan ang naganap sa loob ng 150 na araw ng pangangampanya.

At kasabay nito ay ang mga hindi pagkakaintidihan ng kanilang mga taga-suporta. Samu’t saring mga balita tungkol sa pagkakalat ng maling impormasyon at balita, pagpapa-

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14 atras sa kandidatura, pagtatambal ng dalawang magkalabang kandidato, at paghiwalay ng suporta ng mga partidong kanilang kinabibilangan at iba pang isyu kagaya ng vote-buying at pakikipag-away sa social media. Paano pa makakapili ang taong bayan?

Hindi na bago ang mga ganitong pangyayari, ngunit bakit mas lumalala?

Makaboboto pa kaya tayo nang tama?

At kahit gustuhin man ng karamihan na pagbagalin at pahabain pa ng oras ng pangangampanya, darating at darating ang araw ng botohan. Ang araw kung saan, papangalanan ang mga politikong binoto ng karamihan upang maging susunod na mga lider ng bansa. Naging sapat kaya ang mga paalala? Namulat ba ang karamihan?

Nakaboto kaya nang tama at ibinoto ang tama? Pag-asa kaya ang hatid ng susunod na mga lider o takot? Sila na ba ang mag-aahon sa atin sa mga matinding problema na kinakaharap ng bansa o mas magbabaon? Magiging kakampi at kasama kaya natin ang bagong administrasyon o iiwanan at hahayaan lang din tayo katulad ng mga nauna? Oras na para pumili.

Bayan, nakapili ka na. Iba-iba ang naging tugon at reaksyon ng taong bayan nang lumabas ang resulta ng halalan. Ang ilan ay nagbunyi, may ilang walang pakialam, at higit sa lahat, maraming nagluksa. Mabigat ang loob, natatakot, nangangamba, at nadidismaya. Maraming tanong sa isipan at tila ba hindi naging sapat ang lahat ng pagpapaalala at pagsisikap upang makaboto nang tama. Hindi pa rin tayo natuto. Namulat na tayo ngunit ninais ng iba na pumikit. Nabigyan na tayo ng pagkakataon upang umalis at magkaroon ng magandang hinaharap, ngunit mas pinili ng iba na bumalik at manatili sa nakaraan. Maghihintay na naman tayo uli ng pagkakataon para makabotong muli nang tama. At sana may pagkakataon pa.

Hindi madaling tanggapin ang naging resulta, pero ito ang kailangan.

Hindi madaling kalimutan at isawalang bahala ang lahat ng nararamdaman, pero kailangan itong maramdaman.

Kailangan natin itong maramdaman upang sa bandang huli ay maalala natin ito. Sa huli, may saysay ang lahat ng ito. Marami mang hindi maintidihan at mauunawaan, hayaan ito. May dahilan ang lahat ng ito. Tiwala at kapit lang. Malabo, madilim, at nakakatakot man ang naging desisyon ng taong bayan, sa huli ay liwanag, pag-asa, at pagmamahal ang mananaig kung kaya patuloy na tumindig.

Engineering students of BulSU. The IEnquisitve started the Kaizen Dropbox with the aim to showcase the problemsolving skills of BulSU’s IE students through analytical thinking by fostering the idea of continuous improvement to various problems in our society. The participants would be given a theme for their research topic to analyze and create solutions to problems encountered on a daily basis. This project is a step towards how students will view research as a step to progression and the improvement of their lives and as a vital part of how industries function.

The winners of the Kaizen Dropbox were announced just last February 28, 2022. Team Kairos was named Kaizen of the Month with 1st and 2nd runner ups Sir Yaj and Team Anonymity Collectives following them, receiving cash prizes of Php 1000, Php 500, and Php 300 respectively. It is inspiring to see IE students take part in productive events that will hone their research skills and contribute to the future of research. The cash prize of course was a motivation for the participants, but experience can teach us that the learning and enjoyment from involvement like this can transcend any material reward, if anything, the cash prize may as well be just an added benefit.

The continuous efforts of the IEnquisitive team and the active participants from BulSU’s Industrial Engineering students are bridging towards the improvement of research and honing minds for problem-solving.

The IEnquisitive having a vital role in the IE community deserves all the support and participation.

IExtension: The Epitome of Today’s Uncertainty

by Adrienne Barcelona

IE Kaizens, Continuously n environment is the natural world A that surrounds us. It is very important Progressive to keep it clean in order to live a

healthy and peaceful life. However, n November 15, 2021, IEnquisitve environmental pollution has become announced their first-ever Kaizen one of the biggest threats for Earth. It Dropbox Competition for all Industrial can affect our future one day. People

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suffer from their own mistakes. Pollution endangers our existence and destroys our living environment. The future will either be green or not at all.

Environment plays a significant role in making our existence on the planet possible. Everything we use to live a full life comes under the environment. We just can`t live without air, water, land, sunlight, animals, and other natural things. Environmental pollution is affecting our lives physically, emotionally, socially, economically, and intellectually. It has become a major worldwide issue which cannot be solved by the effort of one. We should do our best in order not to put an end to the existence of all living things on earth.

Every person on our planet should take a little step to save our environment and maintain its originality.

Our earth’s natural resources are rapidly dwindling and our environment is being increasingly degraded by human activities, it is evident that something needs to be done. When it comes to raising awareness about environmental issues, a good place to start is at school.

The recent activity of IExtension wherein more than 40 pupils participated in the Project KalIEkasan: “TanIEm Ko, Alaga Mo,” which encouraged students to plant trees in their own homes from January to February 2022. Their goal is to promote and support environmental awareness in their community by doing so.

“We believe this kind of project is a learning opportunity to get students involved in the environment and conservation of our natural resources.

It’s a great way to increase student interest in their local environment while also achieving academic goals. They become more aware that they can play a significant role in protecting the environment through personal involvement. Moreover, we hope that

FEATURE their experience will help them make intelligent decisions about our valuable natural resources.” the Assistant Student Coordinator of IExtension Nicole Joy Realingo said.

A healthy environment supports growing and nurturing the living and nonliving things on the earth. The existence of our healthy life depends on the environment which maintains nature’s balance. So, it is very essential to keep our environment clean to live a healthy and peaceful life. It is important to save our environment and maintain nature’s balance for the existence of life. In today’s uncertainty we should be the light of our better future, just like what the IExtension did. They became an epitome of showing good care towards our environment. Even if it’s just a small step, it made an impactful effect on nature.

15 Bulacan and Brgy. Bulihan, Paridel, Bulacan. Last December 20, 2021. The collective effort of the team made youth gleeful and valued the spirit of Christmas.

Life is a journey, moving from the joy of taking, to the joy of giving. Truly giving from the heart fills your life with joy and nourishes your soul. Sharing provides an intrinsic reward that’s far more valuable than the gift. “It’s so much fun because even with the small amount of extension funds, we members were able to help 100 students from Bulihan and Sta Rita.” the head of IExtension Angelica Mae Balor said.

“You can start living a more environmentally friendly life by engaging in different activities. Small day-to-day actions can still contribute to developing a more sustainable worldview. As students, together, thoughts and actions can make a real difference,” she also added

Unwrap the Altruistic Season

An act of kindness makes us all joyful and radiates from our hearts. This project of IExtension embodies the true spirit of Christmas, which is to give others and see the

by Adrienne Barcelona youth elated. Because Christmas is all about sharing, caring, and making people smile. “My take away in this project is that there are all possible ways when you You give but little when you give of want you can make your plans for other people.” she said. your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” —Kahlil Giving is one of the best investments you can make towards achieving Gibran genuine happiness. True giving comes from the heart, with no expectation of We all know how great it feels to reciprocation. You will find that the more you give, the more you will receive. The receive gifts. However, the joy of getting power of giving is manifested in the kindness and generosity that you bestow on it is short-lived. Our lives are richer when someone else. we share, and that great inner joy comes from helping others to better their lives.

It is the joy and love that we extend to others that brings true happiness and union with God. When we give, we reap the joy of seeing a bright smile, laughter, tears of joy and gratitude for life. We know that if people give just a little more—of their time, skills, knowledge, wisdom, compassion, wealth and love— the world would be a more peaceful and healthier place.

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It is true that deeds speak louder than words. There’s no better way to show someone how much you care than to give them a present. Something simple can provide joy to someone. The same as IExtension did. Their project LIEllian, “Christmas GIEving: Paskong Paslit 2021,” has provided gifts, school supplies, clothing, and food to over 100 children in Brgy. Sta Rita, Guiguinto,

It is like what Angelica Mae Balor encouragingly said: “Whenever you have more, if you are willing to give. Let’s give to those in need because it feels good to share our blessings with other people.” Truly, the greatest gifts we can commit are the very things we most desire to receive. And let us all unwrap the altruistic season where positivity is being shared, and the bursting bliss are worn by many.

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BulSU IE Dept. Commences BulSU-UAJY Collab, launches IEntegrate and Technopreneurship Expo By: Anjielyn Cortes

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ulSU’s Industrial Engineering Department initiated the partnership between Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta (UAJY) and the University through a virtual signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) last March 07, 2022, via Zoom.

The virtual signing of the MoU was attended by Prof. Ir. Yoyong Arfiadi, M.Eng, Ph.D (UAJY Chancellor) and his staff, Dr. A. Teguh Siswantoro, MSc. (Dean of the Faculty of Industrial Technology UAJY), Dr. Ririn Diar Astanti (Head of the Department of Industrial Engineering), Dr. Cecilia S. Navasero-Gascon (University President of BulSu), and Dr. Magdalena V. Gatdula (Dean, College of Engineering of BulSu).

One of the programs experienced by the IE students of both universities is the Lecture Series with the theme, “IEntegrate: Expanding Learning through Synergic Sharing of Advances in Industrial Engineering Practices.” which discussed topics necessary for the IE field. The 1st lecture was held last March 26 with Engr. Dyan G. Rodriguez from BulSU, as the resource speaker. Engr. Dyan shared her knowledge regarding the MSME sectors in the Philippines. It was followed by The Jin Al, Dr.Eng. from UAJY last April 23 with the topic “Data Analytics for Industrial Engineers”. The recent lecture was successfully held on May 28 with UAJY’s Ririn Diar Astanti, Dr. Eng, as she imparted her knowledge regarding the topic, “Enterprise Resource Planning: Concept and Application.”

Both universities also collaborated on Technopreneurship course, joined by the IE students from UAJY and from 3A of BulSU’s IE. Thirteen groups with combined UAJY and BulSU students were created, to develop and innovate various products that are business worth. The teams successfully presented their projects virtually to a panel group last May 16, 2022.

The products developed by the teams was exhibited at UAJY’s Industrial Gallery from May 23 until June 10, 2022.

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IEquipped: Balik Face-to-face, G ka na ba?

Pulso ng bawat Industrial Engineering students tungkol sa pagbabalik ng face-to-face setup sa susunod na Taong PangAkademiko 2022-2023.

Naging maugong ang balita tungkol sa pagbabalik ng face-to-face classes sa bansa matapos ibaba sa Alert Level 1 ang Bulacan noong Marso. Sa huling lathala ng Commission on Higher Education (CHED), inaprubahan na ang limited faceto-face noong nakaraang Enero 31 para sa mga lugar na sumailalim sa Alert Level 3.

Mahigit 200 estudyante ang nagpaabot ng kanilang partisipasyon sa sarbey tungkol sa kanilang pulso sa pagbabalik ng face-to-face classes sa Bulacan, 163 o 66.8% ang tumugon na sila ay Undecided pa, habang 43 o 17% naman ang G! o handa na sa pagbabalik face-to-face at 39 o 16% ang tumugon ng Hindi pa.

Sa patuloy na pagbaba ng kaso ng COVID-19, mahalaga na marinig ng kinauukulan ang tinig at sitwasyon ng bawat estudyante. Gayundin ang maayos na panuntunan kung sakaling maisasakatuparan ang pagbabalik face-to-face sa mga susunod na taon.

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O, Ama ni: Biskonde

Hintay ni Liway Y

Marahan ang naging unang hakbang Takot man magkamali pero ‘di ‘yon naging hadlang Ang pagkamit sa pangarap na nais matupad Kahit saan man ako mapadpad

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Huling Pag-upo Ni: Alapaap

Umayon ang pagkakataon Naging makabuluhan ang unang taon Nakatagpo ng iba’t ibang klase ng tao Pero bakit parang napag-iiwanan ako?

O, ama ko na itinuturing Makisig, at matalas ang isip Pananampalataya mo’y malalim Ngunit sa opinyon, bakit kumitid Mahabang panahong mataas ang turing Ngunit nabaon ang mata’t isip sa sabi-sabi Maling impormasyong sa plataporma galing O, ama, salain mo iyong isip Nang magkaroon ng maling batis, Nalunod ang opinyon at hindi nag-isip Kung ito’y totoo ba o mga sinungaling O, Ama, ba’t di ako nakialam at nagsabi Bakit sa taong ito ang iyong pananalig Maraming ebidensya, na siya’y ‘di malinis ‘Di pansin ang talino at galing na atin O, ama, nabigo ang aking damdamin

Patuloy ang pagtahak sa daang malubak Naging mahirap, pilit nilang binabagsak Malayo na rin ang aking tinahak Hindi ngayon susuko at masisindak Hindi man pangkaraniwang ang panahon Sa sitwasyong limang taon ang itinuon Malimutan ko man ang formula sa libro Hindi magbabago ang kurso at pangarap ko Tunay na nakaiinip maghintay Hindi mo alam kung hanggang kailan ka malulumbay Pero heto na, tanaw ko na ang entablado Kung saan masasabi ko na sulit ang pagod ko Taas noo haharap sa madla Nakangiti at puso ay sobrang saya Hawak ang piraso ng papel Habang suot ang toga na itim at kahel Muli, isang marahan at huling paghakbang Salamat sa lugar na tunay akong natuto Nahuli man pero heto ako ay nakatayo Walang kapalit at panalo hinintay ko ‘to!

Pamilya natin ay sa Diyos umiibig Ba’t di sumasalamin sa iyong bilin Ako’y tahimik, ngunit naliligalig O, ama, sana ika’y mapilit Ngayo’y tapos na ang aking iniisip Ngunit nangangamba, at may pagsisisi May nagawa ba sana? O nabago ang isip, O, ama, alam kong boto mo ay nasa maling guhit

KOREKSYON NI GUERRERO

Sa hilera ng mga naghangad Bilang lang sa kanila ang bukod tanging uusad Kung ang tiansa’y sa palad nila sasadsad Oh sa puso ng masa’y hindi mapalad.

Mga tao sa ibaba ang sumalo Na dapat hinaharap ng kanilang suportado Kilos at galaw ng taliwas na grupo Bakit kabilan kung sila’y dumuro.

Sino bang hindi naghangad ng maganda?

Dito sa mga ulopong na umaasta Lahat naman yata may napatunayan sila

Sa kanya noong pagkapanalo, Maraming hindi nagkagusto, Kung magdadala ba siya ng pagbabago, Sa kaniyang haharaping termino?

Sa kabila ng mga pagbatikos, Hindi naging hadlang sa pagkilos, Sa bayang kalunos-lunos, Problema kaya’y matatapos?

Maraming pagsubok man ang dumating, Ngunit patuloy na naging magiting, Pagpapaunlad sa baya’y mas pinaigting, Hanggang sa pagbabago ay untiunting marating.

Kung ating itatala, Ang mga nagawa, Ay hindi maikakaila, Na siya ang nagbigay pag-asa sa madla.

Kanyang nagawa ay di matatawaran, Kahit na nino pa man, Atin itong pakatandaan, Mga naiwa’y pahalagahan.

Sa pagtatapos ng anim na taon, Tayo’s patuloy na bumangon, Nang sa lumaon, Bansa natin ay tuluyang maiahon.

Mga nagwagi nanlalamang, may ugali bang basura?

Natapos na’t ang nakararami ay nakapili Huwag kutsain, yakapin kanilang bisig Bakit kapwa nila kalahi kung mandiri Bigyang pagkakataon silang mamamayan ang nagmungkahi.

Mga bagong imahe na humakbang paitaas Mga nasa baba sana’y mabigyan ng padulas Nawa pagasa’y hindi nila itakas Padaluyin hanggang laylayan ang katas.

Silang magdidikta ng mga susunod na taon Sasalamin sa nakaraan o magbabago ng direksyon Huwag sanang mauwi na naman sa kariton Ang bayan ni Juan, tama ba ang naging desisyon?

Hindi base sa imahe ang estado Kung anong kulay ang iibabaw sa

trianggulo Maling manduhan ang taliwas; tanggapin, rumespeto Sa huli, ikaw at ikaw ang aakay ng iyong kargamento.

LITERARY Mga nagwagi sa isinagawang Poem Writing Competition ng IEmmensity noong Disyembre, 2021: 3rd Place Dose Mil Bente Uno ni Jamie Concepcion Dos Mil Bente Uno, maraming bagay ang nangyari Pero salamat sa lahat ng ibinigay mo sa akin Mula sa buhay, biyaya at araw sa loob ng labindalawang buwan Mula sa pagkalugmok, mga aral na itinuro upang muling tumayo Bakas ng pandemya, kahit nandito pa rin Patuloy ipananalangin na ito’y mawala na rin Isama dito ang pag-asa at patuloy na pagbangon Maayos na mundo, nawa’y muling masilayan Taong 2021, malungkot man o masaya Nakangiting sasalubungin ang bagong taon Nakatingin sa langit na puno ng liwanag Sa kalagitnaan ng dilim, pagbubuklurin ang pamilya.

2nd Place Bagong Taon, Bagong Hamon ni Vincent Nicolle King Taon na nagdaan, taon na dapat tuldukan.

Mga pangyayari na nangyari, hindi na dapat balikan.

Ala-alang masaya na may halong kasarinlan, Hindi dapat lamang ang kalungkutan sa kasiyahan.

Ngayong malapit na ang pasko at bagong taon, Bagong hamon, bagong sulong.

Mga nagdaan na maaring lingunin, Ngunit diretso pa rin sa tatahakin.

Isang munting paalala sayo aking kaibigan, Kung naiisipan mo man na sumuko sa laban, Pilitin mong subukan, at subukin.

Hindi mo dapat na sukuan.

Sa panahon ng Kanyang pagkabuhay, sabay-sabay natin ipanalangin at ialay, Ang nagdaang taon na tayo ay nananatiling buhay, Sa walang sawa Niyang gabay.

Lahat ng ating napagdaanan, hindi nya tayo pinabayaan, At ngayong darating na ang Kanyang kaarawan, lahat tayo’y magbigay galang.

Sa nag-iisang manunubos, hindi nagdalawang isip noong naghihikahos, Walang ibang higit sa lubos, si Hesukristo ating Diyos.

Kaya sa pagtatapos ng taon na ito, sabay-sabay natin isigaw sa buong mundo, “Hindi ako talunan, dahil patuloy akong lumalaban, Saan nanggagaling ang aking lakas? Sa Diyos na makapangyarihan” Maligayang Pasko at Manigong bagong taon sa inyong lahat, Hiling ko ang inyong pag-angat.

Sa mga panahon na kayo ay nahihirapan, Tandaan na may isang nilalang na handa kayong damayan, samahan, at tulungan, Dasal lang ang kailangan.

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20 1st Place “Pasko ng Pagkabuhay” ni Norlyn Ruiz Pangamba sa nagdaan taong lumipas Sa pagdating ng dayuhang kasing bilis ng kidlat Hirap at takot ang kumitil sa lahat Matutuldukan dahil sa bagong palabas Pasko ay parating, batid ng malamig na hangin Makukulay na ilaw ang nagpaliwanag sa dilim Masayang salo-salo sa hapag ng pagkain Kasabay ng awitin, masasayang tugtugin Sabik ang isa sa yakap ng ina Tanong ay kumusta? Pagbati’y maligaya Liwanag ang hatid ng ating pagkakaisa Kaya halinat salubungin ng may pagsigla Lisanin ang lumbay at buksan ang kamay Humawak sa tulay upang sayoy gumabay Daan sa diyos na sa atin ay aagapay Patungo kung saan ligaya’y walang humpay Taon man sa atin ay naging pahirap Magtatapos ako ng may pangarap Karanasan ko’y gagawing sandigan Upang maging matatag magpakailanman Pasalamat sa poong maykapal Dahil sa pagibig niyang hindi napagal Kaya’t patuloy tayong magdasal Sa karanasang dalay isang aral Dahil sa pagsubok na nagpatatag sa ating mga tao Lahat ay tumibay, yan ay totoo Natutunang tumulong, makipag kapwa tao Hatid ay magandang samahan na nagpatibay sa mundo Ang huling buwan ang patunay Simbolo ng ating pagkatibay Dahil ang digmaang ating ikinapanalo Mabuhay tayong mga pilipino.

EDITORIAL BOARD A.Y. 2021-2022 Ivy Mar J. Ramos, MBA, PIE, ASEAN ENG.

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