The Courier Express (Sep-Oct 2022)

THECOURIER

SAN JORGE CAMPUS

BY DIOVEN D. CARDINAS & ERNEST JOHN ARDIDON

AND the winner goes to…SJC!

Garnering 62 golds, 31 silvers and 37 bronzes, the NwSSU-San Jorge Campus (SJC) Green Dragons emerged as the overall Champion in the recently concluded Universitywide Intramurals 2022.

This was officially announced during the awarding ceremony held at RSU Socio Cultural Center, Nov. 3, 2022.

Mary Joy Capito, SJC sports coordinator, said that their victory is history, since it is their first time to win the university intramurals.

SJC Green Dragons is overall champ for Intrams 2022; CEA files protests before final result

HISTORIC VICTORY. SJC Sports Coordinator Mary Joy Capito proudly raises the plaque as NwSSU-SJC Green Dragons was hailed as overall champion of NwSSU Intramural 2022 during the Awarding Ceremony held Nov. 3, 2022 at the Main Campus. She is joined by other faculty members of SJC and other university key officials. PHOTO BY MARYLOU S. ORTILLO

MS. SPECTRUM CROWN

SJC Green Dragons is overall champion for Intrams 2022 COED BET IS QUEEN OF PRIDE 2022

“Not expected na mag chachampion kami, but we are happy nga nahimo namon pamaagi nga nag champion kami this year. Kay na break an history mga pira na ka dekada…na this is the first time nga nag champion an San Jorge Campus,” Capito said.

“We will be doing our best to maintain [our standing being] the overall champion hini nga university wideintramural meet, dire la kami magsasaad pero we will do our best,” she added.

OTHER WINNERS

Following SJC is College of Criminal Justice and Sciences (CCJS) Grey Sharks who secured the overall 1st runner up with 55 golds, 50 silvers, and 30 bronzes.

On the other hand, the long-time champion College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) placed 2nd runner up this time with 51 golds, 49 silvers and 48 bronzes.

Sports Coordinator of CEA Engr. Ritchie Maribojoc, revealed that aside from lack of preparation, one factor that contributed to their lower standing is the separation of industrial technology programs which is now under the new College of Agriculture and Technology (CAT).

“This will be a learning experience on our part kasi this will help us become stronger in the next intrams,” Engr. Maribojoc said.

CEA FILES PROTEST

Before the release of the overall result, CEA filed a formal protest to the Sports and Physical Fitness Development Office (SPFDO) raising the issue of noncompliance of requirements of some athletes in the swimming event.

“It has come to our attention that other colleges (CCJS, CAT and SJC) have not submitted the requirements for off-campus events for Swimming Competition,” this is according to a letter sent by CEA dated October 28, 2022 to SPFDO Head Engr. Joseph Romano.

“We filed a protest because we found out that some of the colleges

mayroong mga concerns sa documents... I hope hindi mamamasamain ng other colleges kasi yung point lang naman natin is to let our students know na dapat talaga mag-follow tayo ng mga rules,” Engr. Maribojoc explained in an interview.

Based on the correspondences obtained by The Courier, it was revealed that coaches of different teams of swimming competition agreed to allow athletes with lacking requirements for off-campus activity to participate in the contest.

This is despite the absence of other athletes in the official list of qualified players who have complied the requirements for off campus activity since the swimming event was held outside the campus.

Some swimming athletes were found to be lacking ‘medical certification’, however, coaches and tournament managers of the said event also agreed before the start of the event that a formal protest can be grounds for disqualification.

On the same day as the protestletter was submitted, Engr. Romano replied to CEA saying that non-compliance to off-campus activity is not a requirement for the players to play in a game.

“Non-compliance to CMO 63, s. 2017 [Policies and Guidelines on Local Off-Campus Activities] is not a violation of Intramural athlete’s eligibility but rather is a violation to CHED Memorandum order for off-campus activity which the office has no judiciary,” the reply letter reads.

In a separate letter, University SIPP and Off-Campus Coordinator, Dr. Ana Gretchen Tobe responded to a query by CEA stating that the person-in-charge (PIC) and the tournament manager of the swimming event will be the one to resolve the issue based on their prior agreement before the game.

If there is a possible ground of disqualification and assuming all the athletes from CCJS, CAT and SJC are all disqualified, the overall champion standing will change. Sports coordinators of SJC and CCJS, however, stand that they had complied with the necessary requirements before letting their athletes compete in the events.

BY CRISTOPHER V. ARABEJO

AFTER two years of hiatus, the crown has finally chosen its new queen as Marvin Jethro Nardo from the College of Education (CoEd) Blue Falcons won the title of Miss NwSSU Spectrum 2022.

Nardo bested eight other exceptional candidates from different colleges in the pageant during the coronation night held at RSU Socio Cultural Center on October 25.

Meanwhile, College of Computing and Information Science (CCIS) Yellow Python’s Jessriel Dulcero placed first-runner up and College of Criminal Justice and Sciences (CCJS) Grey Shark’s Alexis Jasper Ampoan bagged secondrunner up.

Nardo was able to ace the Q&A portion after she was asked what should be the standard of beauty that everyone must possess.

“If I were given a chance to give the information of standard of beauty it should be to be yourself. As a representative of College of Education, I was being halted with a lot of people but then again. I stand up here in front of you to be myself – to push my advocacy which is the Anti-Body Shaming Campaign

CCJS bets crowned Mr. & Ms. NwSSU ‘22

BY ARELYN RONZON

FINALLY, after a two-year break, the stars finally aligned, and destiny celebrated its spectacular grandeur as the owner of the majestic crowns found its possessor.

College of Criminal Justice and Sciences (CCJS) bets Rose Mae Merencillo and Matthew Voz were hailed as Mr. and Ms. NwSSU 2022 during the Coronation night held at RSU Socio Cultural Center on October 27.

Merencillo and Voz majestically snatched the crowns with their wit and beauty against the other extraordinary candidates from the other six compet ing teams for Intramural Meet 2022.

After the nerve-wracking Casual and Evening Gown portion, followed by the intense preliminary and final Q and A, Troy Masecampo from CEA, and April Nelle Plamara from SJC placed first runner-up, while Gian Carlos Bagot from CCIS, and Annie J. San Juan from CAT bagged second runner-up.

In the thrilling top three final Q and A, the audience’s cheers and en thusiasm filled the hall.

Merencillo gracefully entered the stage while donning a blue mod ern Filipiniana dress. She was asked about her insights on the new learning modalities in as far as quality education is concerned.

She confidently responded, “We always crave for quality education. We want a sustainable future. That is why as a student, one thing that I’ve learned from it is that you must study from yourself. Whether you feel difficulties or you face problems, you must know how to deal with it. We are all students; we are here because we fight for our case. That is why when we find ourselves in darkness, we should know what is our purpose in doing that. That is why no pandemic can stop us from dreaming.”

Ms. Merencillo’s wit and confi dence paved way for her to be crowned Ms. NwSSU 2022, bagging most of the special awards—Eloquence Award, Best in Sports Wear, Ms. Flawless Award, and Best in Swim Wear.

Voz, on the other hand, exhib ited his unique charm while fervently igniting the stage. In the final Q and A portion, he was asked about his opinion on social media whether it helps or hurts the society.

“First of all, the use of media is very important for all of us but it does not affect the society but it does affect in terms of inappropriate content, misin formation and also cyber bullying. The importance of media is that it helps us gain more knowledge. It also helps us create more opportunities and prepare

ourselves with a bright future. And also, I believe that media is not to be blamed, but if you’re an undisciplined person, then you are to be blamed,” Voz said. The crowd went wild the moment Voz ended his answer.

Eventually, Voz was crowned as Mr. NwSSU 2022 and snatched special awards—Best in Formal Wear, Best in Sports Wear, A Kind Cuts and Culture Award, Mr. Flawless Award and Best in Swim Wear.

Other major awards were handed to Ms. April Nelle Plamara (SJC) for Best in Formal and Casual Wear, Mr. Troy Masecampo (CEA) for Eloquence Award, Mr. Harold Labolabo (COED) for Best in Casual Wear, Goal Driven Award.

Ms. Hesiel Purisima (COED) also bagged Goal-Driven Award, Ms. Shaira Jimenez (COM) for Photogenic Award. Mr. Gian Carlos Bagot (CCIS) for Photogenic Award and Ms. Princess Diane Orquin (CEA) for A Kind Cuts and Culture Award.

Voz and Merencillo will represent NwSSU in the upcoming Regional State Colleges and Universities Athletic Asso ciation (SCUAA) Meet bringing not only the pride of their department but also that of the entire NwSSU.

CROWNING MOMENT. CCJS Grey Sharks candidates Rose Mae Merencillo and Matthew Voz flash their winning smiles as they were crowned as Mr. and Ms. NwSSU 2022. Merencillo and Voz bagged several awards including Best in Formal Wear, Best in Sports Wear and Eloquence Award.

PHOTO BY CERILO DELA TONGA

COED Pinning back to F2F Ceremony

BY MARYLOU S. ORTILLO

NwSSU College of Education (COED) conducted an in-person pinning ceremony with the theme: “Priming Pre-Service Teachers for 21st Century Education amidst Adversity and Diversity,” at the RSU SocioCultural Center, held September 16, 2022.

Since the height of the pandemic in 2019, COED has finally pushed through the conduct of on-site pinning ceremony for fourth year students this academic year.

Over 200 pre-service teachers proudly marched on stage with their parents, as they received their pins indicating that they have satisfied all requirements and are equipped for practice teaching.

“The pinning signifies that you are fully admitted in the teacher education program. More importantly it means that you are being formally welcomed to the teaching profession,” said Dr. Jannel C. Alviola, Dean of the College of Education in her speech.

The guest speaker for this year is Mr. Milaner Oyo-a, an outstanding educator and administrator, and the principal of San Policarpo National High School.

“Competence, Commitment, Charisma, Consistency, and Conviction.” These are the words that Oyo-a highlighted in his speech.

He emphasized that a Norwesian teacher must have these characteristics as they would be facing numerous challenges along the way.

Oyo-a also said that as conquerors, teachers must have the courage to fight with a purpose.

“Ang ipaglaban dapat may katuturan… na pag pumunta sa mga schools at pag may makita kang bata yung nasa puso mo yung nasa isipan mo… ako ang magiging dahilan para ang pangarap ng batang ‘to ay maabot…” he said.

University President Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo, in his message, said that the ceremony is an opportunity for them to view their most aspired profession as wanderers.

Dr. Pecayo has urged the soon-tobe teachers to immerse the academic community with the adversity and diversity of education to uphold the shared responsibilities.

COED BET CROWNED AS MS. SPECTRUM

because I believe that no matter the size, the color of your body that was the standard of beauty,” she answered.

Nardo received the award for Best in Advocacy for her Anti-Body Shaming Campaign which aims to promote inclusivity and selfunderstanding to everyone especially to the youth who are experiencing insecurities with themselves.

She also bagged two awards— Best in Evening Gown and Miss Eloquence. Other major awards were bagged by Ampoan. She got the award for Miss Photogenic, Best in Runway Walk, and Best in Festival Costume.

CoEd Blue Falcon’s Isaac James Delos Santos for People Choice Awards and Best in Casual Wear, while CEA Tangerine Lion’s Sherean Manahon for Miss Spectrum Calbayog Choice Awards.

This is the third consecutive year that COED Blue Falcons won the title for the Miss NwSSU Spectrum.

STUDENT LEADERS BAG AWARDS IN YOUTH CONVENTION

BY JAMES FRANCIS CHIQUILLO

INSTITUTIONAL Supreme Student Council (ISSC) Officers of Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU) received several awards in the “9th Philippines I Transform! Youth Leadership Convention” held in Baguio City last October 6-11, 2022.

ISSC’s proposed project advanced from being in the 30 qualifiers down to claiming their spot in the Final 10 during the KABATAAN FAIR as part of the said convention.

Their proposed project entitled, “Expanding Competence on Emerging Digital Literacy to the Youth (EXCEL)” focused on raising awareness and expanding the knowledge of the youth toward digital literacy.

Bryan D. Hubayan, one of the ISSC Officers and contributor of the project took to Facebook expressing his overwhelming satisfaction.

“Yes, we weren’t able to snatch first place in the KABATAAN FAIR, but one thing is for sure, we were able to touch the lives of every young leader and even adult that listens to the significance of our proposed project. Indeed, it was a substantial fight”, Hubayan posts.

Kabataan Fair is a competition that showcases different project proposals of different council offices, local development offices and universities that serves as youth catalysts change projects inclined with the SDGs.

Aside from being a finalist, the

NwSSU were also accorded with the Magnus Testimonial Award, recognizing them as one of the biggest delegations to have attended in the event.

There were 13 student council officers who participated in the convention.

Apart from that, CCJS Governor Charlie G. Jumapit also received a Primus Young Leaders Tourney Award for “Best I Transform Journey Presentation Youth Category” and “Most Outstanding Solid Group” being the Team Captain of his Solid Group.

The 9th PITYLC focused on the pandemic’s impact on achieving the Sustainable Dev’t Goals (SDGs) with the active engagement of the youth.

9th Philippines I Transform! Youth Leadership Convention

4 NwSSU programs get COPC during CHED visit

BY DULCE AMOR V. DUMAGUIT

FOUR programs of NwSSU were awarded with Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

CHED Region 8 Director Dr. Maximo C. Aljibe handed the certificates during the commission’s onsite validation held September 29, 2022.

The programs that were awarded with COPC are BS Criminology, BS Environmental Science, BS Development Communication, and BS Information Technology (NwSSU-SJC).

COPC is a recognition that the specific degree programs being offered by a university are fully compliant with the policies, standards and guidelines of CHED.

In his speech, Dr. Aljibe underscored the importance of having quality education in universities and colleges citing the CHED’s 2022 National Higher Education Day theme, “Dekalidad na Edukasyon, Karapatan ng Mamamayan.”

“Dekalidad, in the sense that probably can be measured through the performance of your graduates [on] board exams…Isa pang measure diyan ‘yong impact niyo sa mga kinabuhi san mga tawo dinhi sa

Calbayog,” the director explained during his speech.

Dr. Aljibe stressed the significance of the validation of COPC to the State Universities and Colleges (SUC) leveling of the institution which the regional office is also mandated to do. He further revealed that one of the agency’s concerns is to check on the quality of education a specific institution is offering and can offer in the future.

“We have to visit the schools so that we will be able to have a face-to-face dialogue, face-to-face discussions and the collaboration, so that we’ll be able to arrive at the most desired output,” the director explained.

NwSSU President Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo, in his message, reminded everybody’s cooperation to address the deficiencies seen by the regional office and express his appreciation to CHEDRO8 for conducting the onsite validation of COPC.

“Nalilipay ako na CHED na mismo an napakadi sa aton pagassess. That’s a good sign that the support of CHED is very evident, and an pag-ugop ada gihapon sa aton university. Kay dire ine sira magsisinugad kun diri naugop sa aton,” Dr. Pecayo said.

NORWESIAN TALENTS SHOWCASED IN SINING TANGHALAN 2022

BY JOSHUA A. LIM

NORWESIAN talents took the center stage during Sining Tanghalan as part of NwSSU Intramural Meet 2022.

The talent competition, sponsored by Institutional Supreme Student Council was held on October 24, 2022 at RSU Socio Cultural Center.

Representatives from different competing teams showcased their talents in four different categories namely: Hit the stage: Pop Dance Competition; Vocal Solo Singing Competition; Just Duet: Singing Duo Competition; and Sinelikha: Movie Adaptation.

CEA bagged the championship in the Hit the stage: Pop Dance Competition, leaving COED for the 1st Runner Up and CCIS for the 2nd Runner Up position.

SJC claimed the championship for the Vocal Solo Singing Competition, followed by COED for the 1st runner-up position, while the 2nd runner-up went to CCIS.

In the Just Duet: Singing Duo Competition, the CCIS Yellow Pythons floored the other competitors, owning the Championship, leaving the CAT and SJC for the 1st and 2nd Runner ups respectively.

Among all the competitions, the Sinelikha: Movie Adaptation garnered the most attention online. The Champion, COED, was able to reach 574k+ views, CEA ,which placed 1st runner up, reached 850k+ views, while the 2nd runner up, COM, reached 313k+ views on Facebook.

COMPLIANT. CHED Region 8 Director Dr. Maximo C. Aljibe hands to University President Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo the Certificate of Program Compliance for BS Environmental Science during the commission’s visit on Sept. 29. Other three programs were awarded with COPC during that day. PHOTO BY MENARD DEGUINO

Norwesian community finally had the chance to exhibit teamwork and sportsmanship in the different sports events as Northwest State University brought back the University-wide Intramural this year. The five-day event was held on October 24-28, 2022.

NwSSU hosts national tourism educators event

BY LAURENCE CRYSTAL V. DY

NwSSU College of Management hosted the Membership Onsite and Virtual Engagement Series of the Union of Filipino Tourism Educators (UFTE), a national organization of tourism instructors and professors in the Philippines.

Key Officials of UFTE were in the university to lead the annual virtual event held at the University Hotel and Restaurant last September 15, 2022.

The event included series of talks from various speakers. Regional Director Karina Rosa S. Tiopes of Department of Tourism Region 8, together with XYZ Hotel Area Manager Jerick M. Florano, shared their presentations on new normal and pandemic’s impact to the tourism industry.

In addition, President of Eastern Visayas Association of Museums Inc. Dr. Nilda V. Jamora emphasized the significance of establishing local museums across the region.

Jamora encouraged the participants to actively participate in promoting local heritage for this will not only bring tourism but cultural legacy by generations to come.

“With the impact tourism gives to a country and specifically to a community, it will not just be an attraction but a wonder that will make us rethink its influence

to humanity.” NwSSU President, Dr. Benjamin L Pecayo said in his speech.

Dr. Pecayo also stated that from this event, the tourism industry will recognize the importance and capacity of the tourism sector and tourism education in playing a vital role for supporting the national economy.

The said event is in coalition with the Local Government Unit (LGU) Calbayog City, which hosted a Barrio Fiesta-themed program during the fellowship night for UFTE dubbed as SARO (Sinaringsing nga Pag-Agda san

Marampag nga Turismo).

“Sobra kaming nagulat sa preparation ng inyong city, asahan po ninyo na we will promote Calbayog through education. This is what we call tourism, feastful ambiance, the hospitality, the warm welcome, this is all about tourism,” said UFTE President Prof. Armina A. Javier.

Present during the fellowship night were Calbayog City Councilors Jessie Gianan and Rosendo Morales; NwSSU key officials led by Dr. Pecayo; and UFTE Board Members.

2nd Asian Conference on Resource Management and Governance (ACRMG)

NwSSU holds int’l research conference

LOCAL and international scholars and researchers joined the three-day 2nd Asian Conference on Resource Man agement and Governance (ACRMG) last September 14-16 hosted by Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU).

In his opening remarks, NwSSU President Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo, ex pressed his acknowledgement to the staff of the university for conducting the research conference which is now in its second year.

“We are proud to announce

that despite the challenges brought about by many circumstances for the past years, NwSSU was able to host this conference for all our local and international researchers…this confer ence is geared towards the needs of the pillars of sustainable development such as environment, people, [and] profit,” Dr. Pecayo said.

NwSSU Research and Devel opment Services Director Dr. Teody Lester V. Panela said in an earlier interview that the ACRMG is designed to present multidisciplinary research

es among faculty and students.

“The good thing about this conference is we don’t actually limit it to faculty or teachers outside of the institution…[we] encourage students as early as first year or senior high to be involved para mas ma-develop an ira research skills in early age,” Dr. Panela said.

This year’s ACRMG centered on the theme: “Strengthening Research drift in Securing Future Demur in Resource Management and Gover nance.” [DIOVEN CARDINAS]

FIESTA NIGHT. UFTE members and NwSSU key officials enjoy the fellowship night dubbed as SARO held Sept. 15 at CACO Theatre. The event was prepared by LGU Calbayog as part of the UFTE’s membership event. PHOTO BY MENARD DEGUINO

CAMPUS MEDIA MENTORING SESSION (CAMMS)

COURIER DEBUTS CAMMS 2022

BY JHAZZY G. AQUINO

BY MENARD DEGUINO

WITH THE aim of improving its publication materials, The Courier, the official student publication of NwSSU Main Campus, launched the Campus Media Mentoring Session (CAMMS).

In its first launch this year, CAMMS 2022 had a two-day seminar-workshop for publication staff members held on September 29-30.

Head of the Student Publication Nheru Veraflor, in his opening remarks, emphasized the need for continual improvement of the publication and the need for the publication staff to be wellversed in genres of journalism.

“Due to the publication being understaffed everyone must be exposed, reach out their limit, and explore talents. Every staff should have an idea about writing, layout and photography,” Veraflor said.

On the first day, Alfred Gregory E. Bartolome, an award-winning photographer and film director, discussed layouting styles and basic camera skills.

“Tolerate excellence and strive for perfection. Layouting and photography is an art. it changes through generations, it is a learning process and one never stops learning,” Bartolome advised the participants of CAMSS 2022.

The participants showed off their

photography skills during the workshop proper in the afternoon.

On the second day, Rhea Jenny Ogelasco, development communication instructor and a former campus journalist, shared her thoughts and experience on writing magazines.

She emphasized that writers should always use non-technical language, for readers tend to shy away their eyes if words in an article are technical gibberish.

During the workshop, she tasked the participants to write a short article for her to critique during the event.

“The articles that the staff wrote were adequate. There are some strong points and other aspects that need a little tweak for improvement,” Ogaleco said as she critiqued the papers.

“Whatever you write, even though it’s an outlandish topic or a unique experience, try to relate that said topic to your reader. What you write always remember that your main goal is to peak human interest, thus making your piece interesting to the reader,” she added.

The guest speakers of the said workshop gave some pointers on how to keep the next magazine releases interesting and up to par with professional standards.

ASCA members join NCCA Workshop

SELECTED members of NwSSU’s Arts, Social, and Cultural Affairs (ASCA) organization joined an online theater arts workshop dubbed as the E-Turo Dula Scholarship Program given by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

Five members from DAGWAY Performing Arts Group and 34 members from LAMIRAW Literary and Performing Arts Organization participated in the series of virtual sessions which started last September 3, 2022.

NCCA opened the said program to all performing artist groups in selected colleges all over the Philippines. The program offers six specific theater courses with three-hour weekly sessions.

Harold Mercurio, adviser of LAMIRAW, said in an interview that the workshop serves as a huge opportunity for performing artists of NwSSU as they gain skills and concepts related to performing and theater arts. [JOANALYN DE PABLO]

Extension office hosts arts, crafts workshop

SELECTED NwSSU faculty members and officials from LGU Calbayog participated in a two-day workshop on arts and crafts design using indigenous materials held on October 12-13, 2022 at NwSSU Main Campus.

The resource persons of the said workshop were Melvin E. Chavez, Zenaida G. Evangelio, and Evem Ganila Esparagoza who are cultural masters in traditional craftsmanship and weaving from Guimaras and part of NCCA’s School of Living Traditions.

They shared the process of making carved utensils, bags, and accessories using coconut shells, bamboo, and uway (rattan strips).

Different outputs were made, including keychains, eating utensils, accessories, and handicrafts.

The activity aims to impart skills to the participants which in turn could be a potential idea for an extension project at the community level.

NwSSU’s Office of the Extension Services, headed by Dr. Catherine Rodriguez, spearheaded the said activity. [CAROL

PERITO]

VALUABLE KNOWLEDGE. Award-winning Photographer and Filmmaker Alfred Bartolome shares his expertise in the field of layouting and photography to the The Courier staff on the first day of Campus Media Mentoring Session 2022.

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Beyond the Limits

BY SHAN ERIC ANN B. BALDOMARO

IMAGINE how you would live every day of your life without your hands or your legs. Compare your life with a child facing this challenge, do you still have the audacity to complain and say, "Kay anhon ta man, dire ko kaya."

Some of us, often find ourself trapped in a labyrinth of difficulty, but for many, the idea of losing a substantial part of our body is a terrifying prospect. But above a wide sky, some truly amazing stars emerged to show what they can be despite of being different.

Cristian B. Sabayo, a third year Civil Engineering student of Northwest Samar State University, residing in San Isidro Northern Samar, was born with Orthopedic Impairment, a condition having a physical defect or deformity. He grows up with the support of a cane crutch, to stand and move.

But despite his condition, Cristian still managed to navigate ways to quell his ambition and try what he enjoys.

Along with a taste for adventure, Cristian is heavily involved in various sports, proving his ability to slay and break beyond his limits.

Amidst having an impairment in his hands and limbs, he learned to swim when he was 9 years old, and in his fifth grade he began to teach himself to ride a bicycle where in 2020, he continued cycling, reaching long distance ride along with his companions.

During his teen years, having the desire to taste the pleasure of enjoyment, he didn't hesitate to actively engage in ball games, where he and his friends

grab a chance to visit barangays and participate in basketball "pustahay" or bet and intramurals competition.

He played table tennis in eighth grade, placing second in the district competition for both the singles and doubles divisions and earning the title of intramural champion.

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CRISTIAN SABAYO

"Akun Barkada table tennis players at that time, nagkita la ak sa ira and nag try, hasta san nahibaro ak," says Cristian.

He even competed in volleyball in his tenth grade and senior high school, where his team occasionally came in second place, but ultimately won the championship.

"As a teammate of Cristian, I can say that he’s a person with discipline, he knows what he can do and what he can't... In Volleyball, maupay siya na libero, tama la iya height ngan may control siya sa bola. In basketball, maupay iya shooting pag abot sa 3 points" says Larince Rey G. Ostia, a teammate of Cristian.

According to Cristian, "My inspiration is an akun manta kalugaringon na goal, na dapat maachieve ko itun ngan sa yana, karuyag ko makatapos."

Without a doubt, Cristian proves that there's no boundaries if your desire to learn and try is stronger than your thoughts of adverse what ifs.

The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a small detour into the impossible or as Nelson Mandela put it, “it always seems impossible until it's done.”

If a person with a disability can do it, so can you.

PHOTO BY CERILO DELA TONGA

CAT frustrates CCJS in a close ball finish, 104-99

BY JHON EDWARD R. ANQUILAN

POSSESSING an extreme will-power, CAT Maroon Lynx concludes CCJS Grey Shark’s reign after engaging in a close 104-99 intense fight on Men’s Basketball Champi onship Game held October 28, 2022.

As the highlight of NwSSU Intramu rals’ fifth day, both teams satisfied the wild crowd by sustaining mass-roaring motions which filled the NwSSU Socio-cultural Cen ter with blaring yells and drums from the healthy divided maroons and greys.

Great start for CCJS Sharks, opening the match with Sevilla going under the rim and his smooth transitions to go against the guards, with added contribution of Cailo who dropped a perfect three-point shots and Felices’ nailed back-to-back two points shot, Grey Sharks secured the first quarter by leaving a five-gap lead (17-22).

CAT Lynx recouped mechanism chased and hunted the rift spot as ful

filled by Reyes the beyonder and baseline shooter contributed a double-digit score. Assisted by Abellar the team’s swatter as his concrete signature defensive mecha nism able to resist in a 52-39 2nd quarter winning strike.

As the crowd’s favorite, the CAT Lynx continually made an impression and suc cessively terminated the remaining quar ters. With the Lynx’s perfect aim shooting on outside the short corner and via charity line bonuses, they successfully seized the flag with a close 79-70 3rd quarter triumph and 104-99 winning end.

“Mayda bunga an amon gipaglan, teamwork and dire kumpyansa sa kada usa, waray tagya. Kun nano an ginyayakan saamon coach ginsulod la namon. Feeling blessed ak kay first ko makauyag intrams tapos champion dayun,” Reyes of CAT expressed in an interview.

Undefeated SJC Green Dragons sweeps Men’s Volley Champ

BY EUNICE MARSHA M. ALORRO

CAPPING a dominant rampage, San Jorge Campus (SJC) Green Dragons overpowered College of Engineering and Ar chitecture (CEA) Tangerine Lions in a dominant 2-1 verdict, to capture this year’s Men’s Volleyball Championship crown of the #NwSSUIntrams2022

The SJC Dragons kept their unbeaten run, thrashing the six competing teams in all the games, which paved their way to the finals.

During the final match held Wednesday, October 26, at NwSSU Volleyball Court–Main Campus, SJC Dragons’ 10-3 advantage in the opening tip-off was trashed when CEA Lions later came off in the 7-point gap with a 27-25 result at the end of the first set.

Despite the drizzling rain and the slippery court, SJC Dragons managed to extend and dominate the next two sets. Led by Guarda, Delvios, and Brillantes’ powerplay, SJC Dragons handed its foe a dominant 25-19, 15-12 sweep in the championship game.

“Nakakalipay la kay first time… kay tikang san katikang kasi kuno wara daw kuno nahiabot ha finals. Dako nga op portunity ngan kalipayan namon kay tungod nga nakaabot kami finals ngan nakachampion pa liwat,” said Jhon Guarda of SJC in an interview.

PHOTO BY CERILO DELA TONGA

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