Pancah-Iwan Vol 2 Issue 4

The Official Faculty Publication of the College of Arts and Humanities Vol 2| Issue 4 | January - May 2024 ISSN: 2980-5058

CAH undergoes 1 st AACCUP Accreditation

The College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) underwent the Accrediting Agency for Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) Preliminary Survey Accreditation last April 2226, 2024 for its 3 undergraduate degree programs : Bachelor of Arts in Communication (BACOM), Bachelor of Arts in English (BAEL) and Bachelor of Arts in Filipino Language (BAFL).

There are 3 AACCUP accreditors assigned to evaluate the 3 undergraduate degree programs of CAHBACOM, BAEL and BAFL. These are: Dr. Ricky G Abaleña, III for BAEL and Overall Coordinator, Dr. Lanie B. Tiu for BAFL and Dr. Jermine F. Alinea for BACOM and they evaluated the 3 degree programs based on the 10 areas of concern. They are: Area 1 - Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives

(VMGO), Area II - Faculty, Area III - Curriculum, Area IVStudents, Area V-Research, Area VI-Extension, Area VIILibrary, Area VIII-Physical Plant and Facilities, Area IX-Laboratories and Area XAdministration. Moreover, the general results of the 3 degree programs’ Preliminary Survey will be sent to CAH, BSU as soon as the final evaluation is done by the designated Accreditors.

CAH Participates in Joint IDIL-IMLD Confab ‘24 in Butuan City

Sendee Salvacio (BACOMM Intern)

College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) students and faculty members participated in the Joint International Decade of Indigenous Languages and International Mother Language Day Conference (IDIL-IMLD) that was held from February 23 to 25 at Caraga State University (CSU), Butuan City. The event goes with the theme: “Reshaping language, literacy, and lifelong learning”.

January,2024 during the University Charter Celebration, CAH

LOYALTY SERVICE AWARDEES

20 years- Dr. Leonardo

15 years-

The Faculty of the College of Arts and Humanities headed by the Dean Dr. Myrna Sison- Kuiper during the Charter Anniversary of Benguet State University.

FACULTY

Apilis, Ronda Tullay, Dominga Tomas, Penelope Tica-a and Jennie Bito

Dr. Kara Panolong and Mitche Aglasi

Jennie Bito

About Us

College History

The College of Arts and Humanities started as the Department of Humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences. The BOR Approval took place on July 16, 2021, while it was operational on January 2, 2022. It is composed of Department of Arts and Communication, Department of English, and Department of Filipino.

Vision: BSU as an International Smart University engendering graduates to walk the intergenerational highways.

College holds student art Expo

College Philosophy College Goals

Transcending human potentials through arts and letters.

(approved on Jan.5, 2022 CAH Acad Council Mtg)

1. To provide relevant instruction in the languages, arts, and communication that would develop interculturally competent, value-driven, creative and critical-thinking lifelong learners. (revised and approved during the EXECOM mtg on Jan.24,2022)

2. To conduct research(es) and extension services on languages, arts, and communication responsive to the needs of the changing times towards sustainable development and knowledge building.

3. To establish and strengthen local and international linkages for the promotion of glocal culture, languages, and arts towards the creation of a community of practice.

Department Goals

Department of Arts and Communication

1. Define and access information needs, assess and organize information and knowledge; produce, share and utilize information and knowledge

2. Communicate in different formats and platforms (print, broadcast, and online)

3. Prepare communication/media plan

4. Conduct communication and media research and evaluation

5. Develop and produce communication materials in different format and platforms

6. Develop entrepreneurial capabilities

7. Adhere to ethical standards and practices

8. Know and practice rights and responsibilities in the communication profession

9. Demonstrate development orientation in communication work

Department of English

11. Articulate a comprehensive contextualized view of the English language system and development.

2. Communicate in English (both oral and written) fluently, accurately, and creatively in diverse social, cultural, academic, and professional settings

3. Facilitate English language learning and use in diverse social, cultural, academic, and professional settings

4. Teach English communication skills using knowledge of best practices.

5. Enhance literacy development and critical/creative thinking among students through the use of different

types of text.

6. Engage in English language research relevant to the school and workplace settings

Department of Filipino

1. Nakatukoy at nakapagpapakita ng pangangailangan sa kakayahan sa panghabambuhay na pagkatao

2. Nakatutukoy ng iba-ibang perspektibo at mga ugnayan ng mga teksto at konteksto

3. Nagagamit nang angkop ang Filipino para sa mga tiyak na larangan gaya ng negosyo, kalakalan, disenyo ng produkto at anunsiy

4. Nakagagamit ng analitikal at kritikal na mga kasanayan sa pag-aaral ng mga teksto

5. Nakapagpapayo sa mga ahensiya o institusyon kung paanong epektibong magagamit ang Filipino para sa talastasan, kampanya, networking at iba pa

6. Nakapagsusulat at nakapag-eedit nang malinaw, masinop, at malawak sa Filipino, bukod sa naihahayag ang iniisip o nadarama sa malikhaing paraan

7. Nakapagpapamalas ng kasanayan sa pananaliksik na nakatuon sa mga disiplina sa ilalim ng humanidades

8. Nakagagamit ng angkop na teorya at metodolohiya sa paraang mapanuri at malikhain

9. Nakapagsusuri ng papel ng humanistikong edukasyon sa paghubog ng tao at lipunan.

Mission: BSU cares to: Challenge Innovation, Advance Technology and Facilities, Revitalize Administration, Engender Partnership, and Serve Intergenerational Role.

Goals & Objectives

Goal I: Challenge Innovation in the four-fold functions of the University

Goal II: Advance Technology and Facility by shaping the University become responsive to modern needs

Goal III: Revitalize Administration by harmonizing performance monitoring, information, and reporting systems

Goal IV: Engender Partnership by proactively strengthening linkages Goal V: Serve Intergenerational Role by revitalizing the Spiritual, Physical, Economical, Cultural, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social (S.P.E.C.I.E.S.) state

Protect Your right to Write!

PanCAH-iwan

The Official Faculty Publication of College of Arts and Humanities (CAH)

Editorial Board | SY ‘23-’24

JENNIE M. BITO Editor-In-Chief

Editorial Editor / College Info Officer

RICHARD A. GIYE Page Lay-out & Design

REVIN XAVIER L. IGNACIO Feature & Literary Editor

LYN-LYN B. ALODOS Sports, Health & Wellness Editor

On February 22-23, the College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) held an event to celebrate National Arts Month.

As part of its unwavering commitment to fostering artistic expression and celebrating student talent, the Department of Arts and Communication presented “Ani ng Sining, Bayang Malikhain,” an art exhibit held in the hallway between Rooms 206 and 207. This activity, initiated by Mr. Revin Xavier L. Ignacio, served as a vibrant platform for students to showcase their unique artistry, instill a love of learning and respect for the arts, and encourage them to express themselves creatively and develop their talents and skills.

The exhibit showcased a vibrant collection of artworks from current and previous Art Appreciation classes and Indigenous Creative Crafts courses. Visitors were treated to diverse creations, reflecting the artistic vision and technical skills nurtured by different Department of Arts and Communication faculty members. Additionally, the exhibit highlighted some video and printed works of various BSU students, adding a dynamic dimension to the showcased visual talents.

Beyond showcasing individual talents, the exhibit served as a rallying cry for the entire BSU community to unite and celebrate human creativity’s boundless potential. It underscored the college’s role not only in imparting technical skills but also the ingenuity of the next generation of artists and communicators.

Febelyn Labad-dan (BAComm Intern)

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CAH Participates in Joint IDIL-IMLD Confab ‘24 in Butuan City

The conference was organized by Caraga State University (CSU) and Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology (ASSCAT), together with Tebtebba Foundation, and 170+ Talaytayan MLE Inc. In this program, plenary sessions were held in the morning while parallel paper presentations were conducted in the afternoon.

Invited to attend as presenters for the parallel paper presentations on the first and second days, nine participants from CAH took the challenge and were honored to be a part of the eventful program. The proud faculty members and students who presented their studies were: Sendee S. Salvacio (BACOMM 4th year) and Peter P. Dalocdoc Jr. (DAC chairperson) with their study, Processes, Motivations, and Challenges of Kankana-ey Media Production in Benguet; Karen O. Laking (DAC faculty) who presented the Indigenous Codes Used by the Kankana-eys of Benguet in Maintaining Peace; Vanderlee B. Dalocdoc (DOE faculty) with her study, Language Retention of Foreign Language Learners; Paggamit ng Wikang Filipino sa Pagkatuto ng mga Mag-aaral ng Inhinyerya by Jessa Volfango (CAH intern staff); Ang Wika ng Adivay Festival Bilang Daluyan ng Kultura

at Identidad by Emielou Castillo (BAFL 4th year); Dr. Penelope Tica-a (DOF chairperson) with her study, Mga Teknik at Hamon ng mga Guro sa Pagkontekstuwalisa ng Aralin sa Filipino 7; Dr. Dominga Tomas (CAH Advance Studies Coordinator) who presented Pagtataya sa Implementasyon ng MTB-MLE sa Lalawigan ng Benguet; and, Katutubong Kaalaman: Pananaw at Integrasyon

sa Akademikong Filipino presented by Dr. Faustina Dio-as (DOF faculty member).

The conference provided a valuable opportunity for delegates to share their research, contribute knowledge in the field of indigenous languages, and also learn from other speakers who provided diverse insights on several topics. It also showcased the

commitment of CAH to promoting the preservation of indigenous languages and the importance of linguistic diversity in the Philippines. As what Pres. Victoria Tauli-Corpuz of the Tebtebba Foundation said, “Layunin nating mas maparami, mapahusay, at mahikayat pa ang mga tao sa paggamit ng indigenous language.” An objective aiming to be achieved in the year 2032.

THINK TALK 6: Media, Migration, Medicine, and Muses

BY: LORY ROSE B. SUPSUPIN

OnApril 8th, 2024, a thought-provoking conference brought together experts from various fields to explore communication and negotiation in an increasingly diverse world. The day offered a series of discussions, digging deeper into topics like media literacy, navigating cultural integration, the power of indigenous healing practices, and the portrayal of women in Kankanaey films.

The seminar kicked off with a presentation by Dr. Janet Tibaldo. Dr. Tibaldo. She highlighted the role of media and information literacy (MIL) in today’s media and information landscape. She highlighted the Philippines’ high internet usage statistics and the trend of relying on social media influencers over journalists. Dr. Tibaldo unpacked the multifaceted nature of MIL, revealing that it encompasses a staggering number of distinct literacies. She emphasized the importance of critical thinking and discernment in a media landscape saturated with information, urging participants to become discerning users and consumers of information.

Dr. Gretchen Mangahas then shifted the focus to navigating cultural integration. Drawing from her own experience as a migrant, she explored the concept of finding your identity in a foreign space. Dr. Mangahas emphasized the transformative nature of migration, highlighting the profound shifts in identity, relationships, and sense of belonging it entails. She discussed the challenges of navigating cultural differences,

particularly the push and pull of belongingness experienced by immigrants. Ultimately, Dr. Mangahas stressed the importance of resilience, cultural roots, and understanding one’s place within the new cultural landscape.

The conversation then turned to indigenous healing practices with Dr. Christine Grace S. Fuchigami’s presentation. Dr. Fuchigami explored the concept of indigenous healing (IH) as a communicative phenomenon, highlighting its importance during the pandemic when mainstream healthcare systems were overwhelmed. Her research delved into the experiences of families, healthcare workers, and indigenous communities. Dr. Fuchigami exposed the marginalization of IH in mainstream healthcare discourse and the challenges associated with its oral tradition and lack of formal documentation. Her exploration of the holistic approach of IH, rooted in the concepts of ayat (love), panagrikna and, pammati (faith). She emphasized recognizing IH as a distinct healing system with its values and practices,

advocating for a more pluralistic approach to healthcare.

The final session featured Mr. Peter P. Dalocdoc Jr., who explored the representation of Kankanaey women in iBALOY folklore. Mr. Dalocdoc showcased films created by Kankanaey filmmakers, highlighting the historical marginalization of women’s stories. He used a feminist lens to analyze these films, revealing how they challenged traditional gender stereotypes and portrayed Kankanaey women as strong, assertive individuals capable of making their own choices.

Mr. Dalocdoc concluded by discussing the limitations faced by Kankanaey filmmakers and the importance of local films in preserving cultural heritage and promoting gender equality. His presentation underscored the power of storytelling in shaping narratives and fostering a more inclusive understanding of history and culture.

With another success, Think Talk will surely be something to look forward to each semester.

CAH Conducts College Council Meeting

The College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) faculty conducted a semestral College Council Meeting last January 9, 2024 at the CAS Little Theater L Trinidad, Benguet with Dr. Myrna B. Sison-Khuiper, CAH Dean as presiding officer.

The highlights of the semestral College Council Meeting included the presentation of Accomplishment Reports by the 3 Department Chairs: Prof. Peter P. Dalocdoc, Department of Arts and Communication (DAC), Dr. Cynthia T. Lubiton, Department of English (DOE) and Dr. Penelope F. Tica-a, Department of Filipino (DOF), respectively.

Also, Dr. Kara S. Pandong, CAH Research Coordinator, Dr. Ronda B. Tullay, CAH Extension Coordinator, Mr. Daniel Payangdo, CAH Sports Coordinator with the Student Organization Advisers: Dr Jennie M. Bito, GSELS and CAH Information Officer; Dr. Mildred L. Takinan, CAH-SG; Ms. Fresan Cabrera, ELSA; Ms. Frances Diase, BACOMS; Dr. Penelope Tica-a and Dr. Faustina Dio-as, SINAGFIL and Prof. Yvonne Buasen-Balansi, “Itangguyob” presented their respective accomplishments last First Semester, SY 2023-2024. Moreover, Dr, Jhordan Cuilan, ILC Director and Instructional Materials (IM) Coordinator updated details on IM processing in order for CAH faculty to use them for instruction and promotion purposes. Finally, other matters discussed during the said meeting included active participation of CAH faculty to all College activities and submission of syllabus this Second Semester of SY 2023-2024.

Jennie Bito

Atok National HS Re-extension

Isinagawa ng mga piling mag-aaral ng Batsilyer ng Sining sa Filipino, dalawang opisyales ng Sinag Filipino kasama ang limang kaguruan ng kagawaran ng Filipino na pinamunuan ni Dr. Dominga S. Tomas ang isang re-extension na gawain sa Atok National high School noong ika-19 ng Abril.

Ito ay kasunod sa naging resulta ng needs assessment na isinagawa ng mga kaguruan mula sa kagawaran ng Ingles at Filipino noong Octobre 24, 2022 na kailangang magkaroon ng ibayong pagpapalinang sa kakayahan ng mga mag-aaral sa pagbabasa upang makatulong sa kanila sa pag-unawa ng mga babasahing teksto.

Sinimulan ang gawain sa isang oryentasyon na pinangunahan ni Dr. Tomas. Kaniyang ipinakilala ang mga

tagapangasiwa sa gawain na sina Jane Milo, Emielou Castillo, Salve Bela-o at Jessabel Ullani na mga mag-aaral sa kursong BAFL. Naging masigla ang gawain nang nagpabasa sila ng tounge twister sa mga mag-aaral. Sinundan ng pagpapanood ng isang bidyo tungkol sa kung paano tinalo ng mga Ibaloi ang isang higante na gawa ng magaaral ng BAFL. Nagbigay naman sila ng pasalitang pagsusulit ng matapos mapanood ang bidyo. Nagkaraoon din

ng pagtataya upang malaman kung naintindihan ba ng mga mag-aaral ang kwento.

Bukod pa riyan ay pinangkat ng mga tagapangasiwa ng anim ang klase. Binigyan ng babasahin na maikling kwento. Pinagkanya-kanya nilang pinagbasa ng tahimik ang mga mag-aaral saka pinasagot ang mga tanong tungkol sa binasang kwento. Sila rin ay nagdugtongang pagbabasa upang

malaman ang kanilang kakayahan sa pagbasa. Natapos ang gawain sa 4:00 ng hapon na may mga mensahe ng pagkilala mula sa mga kalahok at punong-guro na nagmungkahi na inaasahan muli nila na sana ay may karugtung na aktibidad sa hinaharap.

English Faculty conducts Research & Extension Activity

The CAH English faculty members,Prof. Candice Grale B. Macli-ing,Ms. Tyrene Joy B. Basal and Dr. Jennie M. Bito along with the Graduate School English Language Society (GSELS) Officers conducted a Research and Extension Activity to the students and teachers of Atok National High School (ANHS), Atok, Benguet on March 15, 2024.

Uppon arrival, the four GSELS Officers with the guidance of CAH English Faculty did a Post-Reading test to Grade 8 students, a survey on Reading and Instructional Material used to Grade 7 students while the other two GSELS Officers with their Adviser did a book donation to the ANHS library, simultaneously. ”Moreover, after the classes of ...afternoon,the researchers and extensionists did a focus group discussion to them.

Jennie Bito

Joshua D. Payangdo

PanCAH-Iwan

The Reality in the Academe New Year : New Hopes and Perspectives

As the New Year – 2024 ushers in, new hopes and perspectives arise among us : positive or negative, good or bad, advantageous or disadvantageous, make or break and bane or boon.

Here at our very own localeBSU sphere, now more than ever, new hopes and perspectives include plans, goals, courses of action for implementation and their results matter. From this simple standpoint, these may be to deliver better services to the students, faculty and staff,

construction of buildings and other structures, upgrade/ enhance replenish and maintain facilities, equipment and supplies, engage into closer partnerships with stakeholders to gain support for all plans and activities and constant monitoring and

Ignatius

Revin Xavier L. Ignacio

It was an unexpected turn of events that led me into the world of academia. Despite this, I felt an indescribable surge of energy and excitement at the prospect of imparting wisdom, igniting interest, and shaping perspectives. As a novice educator, I had yet to learn that a career in academia would lead me on a path of remarkable personal growth and discovery.

Teaching entailed much more than relaying material as I faced my classes with lesson ideas and energy. It was about helping students develop their critical thinking skills, inspiring a lifelong curiosity for knowledge, and meeting their educational requirements. The class was a place where I learned as much as I taught; I honed my listening, empathy, and inspirational abilities.

Navigating the intricacies of academia was a challenge I had yet to anticipate fully. The pressure and interest to be involved in research while balancing teaching responsibilities often felt overwhelming. Despite this, I discovered a capability within myself that I had never previously considered. Not only did I learn from my mistakes and weaknesses, but it also served as a valuable teaching and personal development opportunity.

Academia provided a platform for some of the most eyeopening experiences. Through the ups and downs of this journey, colleagues became mentors, offering support and guidance. As I enter the world of academia, colleagues serve as more than just coworkers; they are trusted allies, advocates, and friends in the pursuit of knowledge.

Moreover, what has been most formative, though, is the impact I hope I have made on my students. Their growth, curiosity, and intellectual horizons have been opened up in such a spectacular way. Every “aha!” moment and progress makes me more determined to do my part, no matter how small the impact. Looking back, my journey as a novice teacher has been more than just a means to an end—it has been a means to self-discovery and contentment. Teaching has been a transformative experience for me, both personally and professionally. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity given, the knowledge shared, the relationships formed, and the lifealtering impact this experience has had on me as I navigate the everchanging academic world.

Jennie M. Bito

Ihad never felt the extent of neglect of our ancestral land until I visited Mt. Province again right after attending the Lang-ay Festival in the heat of April.

Nostalgia

Richard Giye

The Forgotten House

The division press conference in Bontoc had just ended and students and coaches had gone back to their provinces. The judges and speakers Paul, Mark, Ate Jovi, and Vaja also took the trip to Baguio. I was left alone in Bontoc and decided to go to Sadanga.

The jeep went first to drop its load in Poblacion and the driver was kind enough to bring us to Sakasakan.

The sun was still high when we reached our house on top of the mountain.

At the door of our house sat my uncle who’s probably 60 years old, his body lanky and his skin leathery from decades of farmwork.

He was tearing up bits of paper and spitting on the ground – later I found out that he had a toothache.

I greeted him and gave him my best smile; I knew he was alone in the house as his wife and children had settled in Baguio. A few of his grandchildren were still in the province but lived in another house.

Still, he warmly offered a meal but when I went inside, I saw the crumbling situation of the unkept house. Farm clothes were tossed in all corners, the floor and tables thick with dust and ancestral jars empty, I nearly choked with tears but held a moment to clean the house instead.

With still a lot of things in my mind, I went next to the plot where my father was buried, set foot on the hill, breathed the cool breeze, and appreciated the perfect nose and forehead of the ‘sleeping beauty’ shaped in the mountains of Kalinga viewed from our place.

I borrowed my uncle’s bolo and went down to see our ancestral house which we abandoned when my whole family migrated to Baguio in the 1980s. I tore down the overgrowth along the path and slid down to the piles of garbage thrown at the courtyard of our house.

I was furious that the neighbors made it their garbageburning area. The land broke into cracks and heat pulsated because of months of drought. I looked around and felt an overwhelming sadness, the atmosphere was so heavy and suddenly the sky was indistinguishable from the dust, the darkness eating the light that all around was empty and silent.

I imagined the days, months, and years that went by without us seeing the invisible void this place had been accustomed to. The roof of our house was stiff and corroded by the implacable sun and the most punishing storms; the windows were soulless with an unkind arc of many years of waiting. I climbed the small

assessment of services rendered to students, faculty and staff for an overall improved University to meet the needs and demands of the constantly changing times and grace. Furthermore, all of these could be achieved with the help and support of everybodyBSU administration, faculty staff and students alike.

Finally, the year that was is good but this Year of the Dragon-seems brighter, more hopeful and much driven with so many fiery insightful perspectives to look forward to, so lead us the way 2024 !

wooden stairs to open the door but was gripped by the unwelcoming grieving of my unseen father.

I gave up and fell at the entrance crying to no one, “I’m sorry, Father, we’re sorry life has gone by without us returning here.”

I suddenly despised my city life when I looked around the wide expanse of neglected land. I uttered with deep sorrow, “I should have played and spent my childhood here. My brother’s laughter and my sisters’ screams should have filled the memories of this home. Mother should have counted the stars at night here. Our family should have tilled the land and molded it in the shape of our father’s image so that this facelessness and this heartlessness of this place will not haunt us forever.”

I opened the windows to bring in air to the ancestral house. I cleaned the floors and touched the lids of the clay jars, then sat at the doorstep and tore dry grass into pieces.

My heart ached at the thought of my family settled already in the city. What would I give to make up for a life uprooted from its source? How would I explain to my family in the city that one afternoon, I stood in the forgotten house, the sun shadowed and Sakasakan torn in two by two generations drifting apart?

I cooked pinikpikan for our dinner with Uncle and went again to the tomb of my father. From there I shifted my eyes to the next mountain near the town of Bekigan where a big forest was burning.

It glowed like a river of magma flowing and painfully peeling the mountain’s skin. Tomorrow, the smoke and fog will dissipate in Sadanga and the burned trees could be tasted in the air. I would go back again to the city always broken from leaving my hometown with only a promise. “Father, I will come back again.”

In the forest of faces, sole stands like a deer, Black hair like the night, glasses perched high and clear. A spare frame, small features, eyes barely seen, A silent presence, like a breeze, serene.

Echoes of Memories

By Leslie B. Abance

Melodies dance from the one film in fame, Echoing softly, or was it your name?

In the room, lone plays them, morning’s first light,

And I steal glances, lost in the sight.

Aloof and distant, seat remains apart, Yet in my thoughts, it holds a tender part. Through hours travelled, a space shared, Weather stir, whether it’s never declared.

I captured moments, the unaware gaze, In pictures, memories, it’ll never be a haze. Underneath the sky, with the sun’s bright gleam, We both peer, lost in a silent dream.

L u h a

Aloof and distant, seat remains apart, Yet in my thoughts, it holds a tender part. Through hours travelled, a space shared, Weather stir, whether it’s never declared.

A year has passed, yet I still seek a trace, In every passing face, a familiar grace. Though unreturned, this peace I hold dear, For in one symbol, misses appear.

Sa bawat pag-agos ng luha, nadarama ko ang init ng aking pagnanasa

Hindi hadlang ang luha sa aking mga pangarap

Sa bawat pag-iyak, lumalakas ang aking loob

Patuloy na lumalaban, patuloy na umaasa

Luha, hindi sagabal kundi gabay sa aking paglalakbay

Patunay ng aking lakas at tapang

Sa bawat patak, nagiging matibay ang aking paninindigan

Handa sa anumang unos, patuloy na lumalaban.

Joshua D. Payangdo

8 Literary Attempts

By Lory Rose B. Supsupin

Stitched Heart Iitaw

Scared of joy, feels like illusion

Found home in chaos and confusion

Walked alone, hugged by paranoia

Until I experienced a profound metanoia

Once wrapped in shadows, once wandered Lost in the echoes, my spirit’s squashed and squandered

Yet through the haze, a light did gleam

A gentle touch, a whispered dream

Amidst the storm, they stood so tall

Their love a beacon, breaking my fall

Their patience, a balm to wounds unseen

Their kindness, a crutch, helped me stand

Through tear-streaked nights and endless fears

They stayed by my side, dried my tears

Their words like music, soothing my soul

Their presence, a comfort, making me whole

And now I rise, from the depths I climb

Bathed in the warmth of love sublime

No longer shackled by despair’s cruel chains I dance in the light, where hope remains

For in the hearts of those who never gave in I found the strength to let the healing begin

By Joshua D. Payangdo

Sa Tabangaoen nagsimula

Ang init ng pagmamahalan nating dalawa

Bawat sandali na tayong magkasama ay puno ng tamis at ligaya

Di kayang pigilan ang pusong sumigaw sa tuwa kapag kasama ka

Yakap mo’y nagbibigay lakas, kuwentuhan nagbibigay linaw sa umaga

Salamat sa mga pancake at kapeng barako na nagpapasarap sa ating

mga araw

Mahal kita, hanggang sa dulo ng ating paglalakbay

Masarap magmahal sa unang yugto

Kanan di kakadwa

Ngunit pagsapit ng ikalawang yugto

Aneyna!

Isang araw!

Nagulantang ako sa kanyang pahayag,

Tama na, ako’y lilisan

Hindi ko alam kung paano haharapin ang kalagayan

Sa kabila ng labis na pagmamahal ko sa kanya

Hindi alam kung paano sisimulan ang paghihilom ng aking puso

Mula sa kirot na idinulot ng kanyang paglisan

Tumakbo ako sa Tabangaoen

Nagkape ng Barako at kumain ng pancake

Pumatak ang luha sa likidong mantikilya

Handa nang ipahayag ang lungkot at pangungulila

Tinanong ang sarili

Pinaasa lang ba ako?

Wada nan tuktuk ed ruwanga

Si inak ay kanana

Umali ka et ta mangan

Anggay ay nagad-ang!

I, Poetry and You

By Karen O. Laking

Twenty-nine long years in this wide, wild, world

My spring years, spent in a little mining village

Each morning the miners armed with their shovels

March toward the mountains for their gold. I was raised by winter, their wisdom sharp as arrows

They crafted my love of verses

My love for simple things too.

My summer years, spent in this University I did poetry, linguistics, structure, and mythology like you do engrossed, inspired, bored, stressed, disheartened, LEARNED.

Now it is my turn to teach poetry

Sometimes, or oftentimes, I’m hard on you

Well, I do not intend to torture you I just want to unveil the POET within you.

I am not as great as Frost—his imagery, so vivid, so complicated I am not as great as Shakespeare either—his sonnets so lofty, so broad I am not as great as Milton who wrote Paradise Lost I am not as great as Donne his poetry is so conceited.

Simile, metaphor, symbolism, imagery

Paradox, metonymy, irony

Iambic, dactylic, anapaestic, trochaic Sonnet, couplet, sestet, terset Williams, Hughes, Angelou, Neruda Browning, Kooser, Garcia......and the list goes.

These are the things we talk about

Perhaps you cannot see or feel their significance

You would say that there are other subjects with more importance. But I would like you to love the silences, the sound of the falling rain, the smell of the newly mowed lawn, the feel of the sand in your bare feet the sight of the vast sky the taste of poetry.

Now let me feel your poetry

For they embody your being.. Your loves

Your hurts

Your joys

Your pains

Your fears.

And if in some ways I have failed you

This is because I am but a person too With flaws, with limitations, with moods

But I have one thing I owe to you

That is you let you love poetry too.

Beshy

By Daniel P. Payangdo

To you, my friend, this ode I write, In verses woven, with love and light. Through laughter shared and tears we’ve shed, In every moment, our bond is spread.

In storms, we weather, side by side, With you, my friend, I’ll always abide. In joys we celebrate, dreams we chase, Together, we find our sacred space.

Through trials faced and mountains climbed, In your embrace, strength I find. For in your presence, I am whole,

With you, my friend, I’ve found my soul.

So here’s to us, through thick and thin, In this journey, let our spirits win. For friends like you, a treasure rare, In your friendship, I find solace. Thanks to you, my beshy !

by Jennie M. Bito

I hear April Voices – that linger ! They twit like birds, blow like the winds and All together chatter as humankinds and beasts, for different reasons and purposes in this whole Wide universe amidst changing times.

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Sometimes, I stop, think and wonder, what these voices ringReminders, reflections, recollections endlessly –sadness and happiness they all bring; and All of these possible with the divine intervention and guidance of The Sublime Being’s presence - God Almighty Our April Voice – The Creator of many voices : then, now and forever !

My Kind of Lens

By Revin Xavier L. Ignacio

In the dance of light, a lens unveiled, Capturing moments, a story exhaled. Through glass and metal, a portal to time, A camera whispers, a rhythm, a rhyme.

Click by click, a symphony of sights, A canvas painted with soft city lights. Mountains majestic, oceans so wide, Lens and camera, memories reside.

Through the lens, reality bends, In pixels and colors, time transcends. Each click, a vessel, a moment to savor, Preserving memories, an eternal flavor.

So, let the shutter sing its silent song, A melody of moments that linger long. For in the lens, a universe unfurls, Photography, the keeper of life’s pearls.

Sports, health & Wellness

DAC conducts DRRM seminar-workshop

by: Camille Yangking (2nd year BAComm Student)

Department of Arts in Communication (DAC), in coordination with the Second-year Bachelor of Arts in Communication (BACOMM) students and BSU - Communication Students Society (ComSS) organized a seminar-workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction Management Awareness on April 26 at the CAS Little Theater in line with its objective to promote disaster preparation, mitigation, and response among first and second year BACOMM students.

With the title, “COMMUNITY MOBILITY: Raising Awareness through Different Lenses II,” the event was spearheaded by COM 122 – Risk Disaster Humanitarian Communication instructor, Keno Winston L. Rabe and COM 107 – Communication Management instructor, Daniel P. Payangdo, through partnerships with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Cordillera Administrative Region, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC) –La Trinidad, and Philippine Red Cross – Benguet Chapter.

“We are living in a VUCA world, a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environment,” stressed OCD-CAR Chief Frankie Cortez as he discussed general concepts of hazards and its distinct definitions highlighting key concepts regarding disaster management and the implications of the Philippine topography on recurring calamities. He also emphasized the greater role of the current and younger generation in addressing concerns of climate change “Grabe

ang responsibilidad na nakapatong sa atin…kung hindi masosolusyonan ang climate change everything would be irreversible.”

Meanwhile, Jerwell Alones of the MDRRMC – La Trinidad tackled cases of local calamities in La Trinidad and the different types of injuries. He also provided a hands-on demonstration for the students in the basics of emergency response, first aid, and survival tips.

Furthermore, the Red Cross –Benguet representative, Alvin Albing, reviewed the significance and terms of first aid. Through his lecture and workshop, the participants were able to reinforce their overall understanding and skills in basic life support and bandaging techniques. He also encouraged the seminar participants to engage in volunteer work, underlining the importance of community engagement.

“Na-empower po ako na maengage sa mga DRRM training like first aid… Na-encourage po ako na makisali sa mga programs na ganito,” stated Shaira Alcedo, a first year BACOMM

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Tstudent, emphasizing the significance of the seminar in its application to their day-to-day lives.

The DRRM seminar is an annual activity of the DAC organized with the help of its communication students. It is anchored to not only enhance the DRMM skills of the students but also to equip its communication learners in developing their communication management skills and to strengthen their understanding of the significance of communication in times of crisis .

“Communication serves as a lifeline guiding individuals into essential support systems. I encourage you to engage, engage deeply, challenge assumptions and harness the power of collaboration. Together let us inspire change, cultivate awareness, and elevate the discourse regarding risk management,” expressed Myrna SisonKuiper, the College Dean of the College of Arts in Humanities (CAH).

In addition to such activities, more seminars are set to be organized in the following school years in similar partnerships with local DRRM organizations and in coordination with the college’s communication students.

he Benguet State University (BSU) Intramurals was held last March 11-17, 2024 at the BSU Sports Complex Km. 6 La Trinidad, Benguet with the theme. “To heal, to rise and to move forward.”

The Opening Parade of the BSU Intrams 2024 is participated in by all the athletes from the different competing Colleges and Institutes of the University, all University and Sports Officials, faculty and students of BSU Main, Bokod and Buguias Campuses. President Felipe Salaing Comila declared the games “open” with Filipina Muaythai World Champion – Islay Erica Bomogao as guest of honor and speaker to inspire the athletes last March 11, 2024 at the BSU Covered Court. Further, the College of Human Kinetics, (CHK) emerged as this year’s overall Champions while the College of Agriculture (CA), second place and the College of Home Economics and Technology (CHET) third place, respectively. Moreover, the College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) won the prestigious “Mr and Miss BSU” pageant.

Jennie Bito

PanCAH-Iwan

Greetings from the College of Arts and Humanities

Happy Graduation Batch ‘24

-Iwan

The Official Faculty Publication of the College of Arts and Humanities

Sports, Health & Wellness

Tertulyang Pampanitikan 2024, Isinagawa

Ginanap ang isang seminar na pinamagatang Sursurat ya Is-istorya: Tungo sa Kapayapaan at Pagkakaisa, ito’y dinaluhan ng mga guro, mga mag-aaral ng Batsilyer ng Sining sa Filipino at mga tagapanayam sa RSDC Canteen Hall noong Abril 29, 2024.

Idinaos ang seminar bilang paggunita sa buwan ng panitikan na may temang: “Ang Panitikan at Kapayapaan” sa pagtutulungan ng Kolehiyo ng Sining at Humanidades at Departamento ng Filipino.

Binuksan ang programa sa isang pambungad na pananalita mula kay Dr. Penelope F. Tica-a, Tagapangulo ng Kagawaran ng Filipino at sinundan ito ng mensahe ni Dr. Myrna Sison-Kuiper, Dekana ng Kolehiyo ng Sining at Humanidades.

Diniinan ng dekana ang sinabi ng Komisyoner ng wikang Filipino na si Dr. Benjamin Mendillo Jr. na “Susi ang panitikan sa pagpapalakas ng kapanyarihang mangibabaw ang kapayapaan at sa pagtangkililik sa panitikan ay pagkilala sa kapayapaan.

Sinundan ng pagbibigay oryentasyon ng seminar ni Dr. Faustina T. Dio-as, tagapag-ugnay ng Sentro ng Wika at Kultura (SWAK)BSU.

Ang unang tagapagsalita ay si Gng. Olivia L. Yangat guro sa Mountain Province State Polytechnic College. Tinalakay niya ang kaniyang paksang Mga Akdang Lokal:Tungo sa Kapayapaan. Kanyang ini-ugnay ang koneksiyon ng ng kapayapaan sa panitikan. Tinalakay din niya ang mga ilang katutubong terminolohiya tulad ng beb-as, basabas, dad-at, inayan, at day-eng.

Tinalakay naman ni Gng. Ritchie M. De La Cruz, guro sa Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State Univesity ang kaniyang paksang

“Mga Panitikan ng Pilipinas Bilang Instrumento sa Pag-unlad ng Kapayapaan”. Diniinan niya ang mga kahalagahan ng Panitikan bilang instrumento sa pag-unlad ng kapayapaan ng bansa. Hinikayat niya ang mga mag-aaral na pahalagahan ang mga panitikang pamana sa atin. Winika niya: Ang panitikan ay repleksyon ng lipunan kaya hindi sana tayo ang sigalot sa pag-unlad ng kapayapaan sa bansa. Binigyang diin naman ni Bb. Imee C. Cuadra ang mga Panitikan ng Asya Tungo sa Nasyonalismo at Kapayapaan. Diniinan niya na ang mga panitikan ng Asya ay kakikitaan ng mga koseptong gaya ng Nasyonalismo at Patriotismo tungo sa pagkamit ng kalayaan at kapayapaan. Ayon sa kanya: “Sa pamamagitan ng edukasyon ay matututunan ng mga batang henerasyon ang hirap at tagumpay maging ang mga kaugalian sa Asya at ito sana ay maging inspirasyon nila upang pahalagahan at tangkilikin ang Panitikan ng Asya.

Iginawad ang katibayan ng pagkilala sa mga tagapagsalita sa kanilang pakikiisa bilang tagapanayam sa nasabing seminar. Winakasan ni Dr. Faustina T. Dioas ang aktibidad ng taos pusong pasasalamat at tuwa.

Matagumpay na natapos ang isinagawang seminar sa pagtutulungan ng mga Kolehiyo ng Sining at Humanidades, Departamento ng Filipino, at mga kalahok na 2rd at 3rd year na BAFIL.

Sursurat ya Is-istorya: Tungo sa Kapayapaan at pagkakaisa

Ang panitikan ay may kakayahang makapagbigay ng inspirasyon at pag-asa sa mga taong nangangailangan ng liwanag sa kanilang buhay. Ito ay isang paraan upang maiparating ang mga damdamin at kaisipan sa pamamagitan ng mga salita at kwento. Sa bawat akda, may aral at mensahe na maaaring magdulot ng ilaw sa mga nangangailangan ng gabay at patnubay.

Ang pag-unlad ng panitikan ay nagbibigaydaan sa atin upang mas maintindihan ang ating sarili at nangayayri sa ating paligid. Ito ay isang kayamanan ng kultura at tradisyon na nagbibigaykulay at saysay sa ating buhay. Gayunman, bakit hindi natin ito pinahahalagahan?

Sa pag-unlad ng teknolohiya, unti-unti nang nagiging dominanteng bahagi ng araw-araw na pamumuhay ng mga tao. Hindi na lamang mga online games ang nagiging hadlang sa pagiging produktibo ng mga indibidwal kundi pati na rin ang social media at iba’t ibang digital distractions. Dahil sa modernisasyon, maraming pagbabago ang dala nito na kailangang tanggapin ngunit sa ngayon, tila naging lamat upang hindi na masyadong pinahahalagahan ang papel ng panitikan sa lipunan. Ayon sa pag-aaral, ang Pilipinas ay isa sa ngunguna sa “daily time spent” sa paggamit ng internet na may average na 10 oras at 56 minuto.

Sa kabila ng mga pagbabagong ating nararanasan, hindi dapat nating kalimutan ang napakahalagang papel ng panitikan sa kasaysayan ng Pilipinas. Ito ang naging daan upang makamtan natin ang ating kalayaan mula sa mga Espanyol. Sa pamamagitan ng mga nobelang isinulat ni Dr. Jose Rizal, naipakita ang tunay na kalagayan ng ating bansa sa ilalim ng kolonyalismo ng mga Kastila. Ang

panitikan ay naglarawan ng mga pangyayari at damdamin ng mga Pilipino noong panahon ng kolonisasyon, na nagbigay daan sa pagpapalaya ng ating bayan. Ang mga akdang ito ay nagbigay inspirasyon sa ating mga ninuno upang ipaglaban ang kanilang karapatan at kalayaan. Kaya’t mahalaga na ating pahalagahan at ipagpatuloy ang pag-aaral at pagpapahalaga sa ating mga panitikan, upang hindi malimutan ang ating nakaraan at patuloy na magsilbing gabay sa ating kinabukasan.

Sa kabuuan, mahalaga na balikan natin ang mga dating gawain tulad ng pagbabasa ng mga aklat at pagsusulat upang mapanatili ang kahalagahan ng tradisyonal na kaalaman at kultura sa panahon ng modernisasyon. Sa pamamagitan ng panitikan, nagiging mas malawak ang ating kaalaman at pag-unawa sa iba’t ibang pananaw at karanasan ng iba. Ang pagtangkilik sa ating sariling kultura at kasaysayan ay isang paraan upang mapanatili ang ating pagkakakilanlan bilang Pilipino sa gitna ng patuloy na pagbabago ng mundo.

LYN-LYN B. ALODOS

Kumakandili

Joshua Payangdo