HRIVINGUPWARD PANDEMIC ’S IRULENCE

Azure changes as time indicates darkness to embrace, and underneath the looming, sanguine moon, I have bathed in a dozen casks lled with milk. Brimming black curls touched my bare shoulder blades. e heat soothes my trembling insides, and I found relief—a few moments later, my vision became dark. Attention centered on the purple discoloration on my wrists, arms, and when I took a glimpse underneath the owing milk right at my hips, a tear fell. ere is a certain heaviness in my head as I hear the rough laughs continuously playing.

It was 3 in the morning when I got o from work. On days like Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I work as a cashier at 7/11. It has become a routine serving this four-man group from the academy in front of the store before changing my uniform to a regular dress. I bid them goodbye and turned to take my path home. e road was bright; streetlights were doing ne, and it was the safest route. It may sound as cliché as the things in a movie, but I heard footsteps behind me. I doubled my steps, tripled, but the footsteps were still getting closer, and I cried to the above, “You are my home so let me – let me in at your safe zone.” is account unravels the case of a raped woman who had not claimed justice due to gender blaming where women are deprived of certain rights. Incidents and names are not associated with any living and existing events in the present. (Retrieved from: Fort Gregorio del Pilar)

My strength wavered and my knees were weakening. In no time, one, two, and more of them took my personal space. A heavy-sounding voice pains my throat, “Shout!”, but I couldn’t. Something cold, thin, and sharp crossed my waist, and I felt a sudden scrape, but I couldn’t feel the pain. ere was a partial loss of consciousness, and I woke up with harsh and hungry caresses from callous hands. My voice is drowning in their baritone voices; looking around, I found lthy bunk beds.

“Mary, are you done bathing?” I heard a familiar voice, and I felt I had come back to life. Moving outside the tub, I heard a loud crash blended with angered shouts and I rushed to see what was happening, uncovered. I found a crack on the screen of our old television, and a man hails supremacy pardoning all the crimes those lths have made. I looked around to see my mom, and I saw her on the oor surrounded by shredded papers; I noticed a familiar heading. I grabbed one piece of it and saw it was my case. Case dismissed.

“As long as there are many beautiful women, there will be more rape cases,” the corners of my lips start to rise, and a forlorn smile escaped. It was indeed a compliment from the country’s highest and most in uential man, for which I thank thee. Gender equality? ose were words he did not give honor to. It was di cult for people like me who share the same gender to live in his era.

“Forgive me, for I have sinned,” —and that sin was being born a woman.

The Technological University of the Philippines Visayas (TUPV) thrived in spite of the pandemic as they continued to contribute in battling against COVID-19. Let’s dive into the efforts the TUP Visayas has made throughout the year 2021. Even though the situation limited our mobility, the institution was still relentlessly working and doing their part in this trying time. Being a technological and engineering school, TUPV responded to the call by utilizing what they already have; their pool of intelligence and advanced equipment to be of help to the community. Together with Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation (NWTF), an industry partner of TUPV, the institution organized a campaign: TUPV and NWTF Tapna COVID-19 initiative, led by the TUPV Campus Director Eric A. Malo-oy.

“The COVID-19 pandemic is indeed unprecedented in the history of mankind as it knows no country, age and gender, and the Philippines is likewise facing the evolving challenges that this pandemic brings to its people and as we all continue to navigate these raging waters, all sectors of the society are working hand in hand to fight this unseen adversary,” Prof. Malo-oy said in an online interview.

The protective face shields are produced and assembled at the 3D Printing Farm with 31 units of 3D printers located at the DOST-TUPV Hive, A. Chan Building, Marapara, Brgy. Bata, Bacolod City. The team gathered and established the 3D printing farm last March 21, 2020 and after 11 days straight of working , the TUPV and NWTF Tapna COVID-19 team have produced and distributed 1,465 face shields to 14 hospitals, 12 City or Municipal Health Offices, and nine Border Controls and DRRMOs in Negros Occidental. As of June 3, 2020 the team has produced and donated 15,273 face shields.

The 3D printed face shields were also given to various satellite department offices in the province including Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), and Social Security System (SSS). Several barangays in Bacolod, Talisay, and Silay City also received the face shields fabricated by the team.

Aside from the 3D Printing Farm and printing face shields, misting booths for identified hospitals are likewise being fabricated at the DOST-TUPV Hive. The Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) was one of the recipients of the TUPV and NWTF Tapna COVID-19 donated Arduino-Controlled Decontamination Booths.

Meanwhile, TUPV has also continued to make itself seen on the map as the institution clinched the 1st place award in the CHED 27th Founding Anniversary short documentary contest with the theme, “Mga Manunudlo sa Panahon sang Pandemya: Kalipay kag mga Pagtilaw.” In the video, Ms. Angelica Fortuna, a TUPV teacher, reminisced her experiences with the students before the pandemic.

“One of the things I remember is the joy of the students, in the hallway, canteen and in the corridor, the noisy students in the classroom, and the untiring students who slept late for their laboratory activities,” Ms. Fortuna noted with a smile on her face.

The mode of learning during the pandemic has been altered and not every student has the privilege to adapt right away to the new normal. Ms. Fortuna’s voice slightly wavered when she explained how the new normal agonized not only instructors, but also the students.

The establishment of DOST-TUPV HIVE was also one of the achievements of the institution during the pandemic and it made possible through the support of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOSTPCIEED). This will aid the academy’s students, faculty members and staff, and potential entrepreneurs to develop their own start-ups.

In terms of community-related events and charity works, TUPV has been very active and no pandemic could put off the blazing fire of humanity and camaraderie in every TUPVian‘s heart. When the typhoon Ulysses wreaked havoc in the Philippines and flooded the northern part of Negros Occidental, the TUPV community, together with the University Student Government (TUPV-USG) and TUPVUSG Alumni, initiated a donation drive called Amliganay.

“The Amliganay has this main goal of lending a hand and helping those who were impacted greatly by the typhoon Ulysses, especially that this calamity occurred during the pandemic. The burden of those affected families has been doubled and we are very much hoping that these donations and relief goods would ease the weights that they were carrying and help sustain their everyday living,” A.Y. 2020-2021 TUPV-USG President Alter Gonzales noted with utmost dedication in his eyes.

The TUPV Community accumulated a total of Php 55,908.85 monetary contribution from various contributors nationwide, and also the in-kind donations that were received totalled to 266 sacks of clothes, 46 boxes of dry foods, three sacks of rice, and one sack of dog food.

“I am very happy that we have the resources to facilitate this initiative, and I am personally amazed to see how our simple act of kindness can bring joy and comfort to our brothers and sisters who are in great need. “This Amliganay initiative really is a manifestation of humanity and that, for me, is success,” Gonzales said with conviction and pride.

“I am very happy that we have the resources to facilitate this initiative, and I am personally amazed to see how our simple act of kindness can bring joy and comfort to our brothers and sisters who are in great need. “This Amliganay initiative really is a manifestation of humanity and that, for me, is success,” Gonzales said with conviction and pride. Moreover, Bayanihan spirit was also felt in TUPV as the TUPVNWTF put up their version of Community Pantry in Brgy. Zone 12, near the university. At an early hour, people started to get what they need in the pantry and some are putting their donations in for supplies.

Moreover, Bayanihan spirit was also felt in TUPV as the TUPVNWTF put up their version of Community Pantry in Brgy. Zone 12, near the university. At an early hour, people started to get what they need in the pantry and some are putting their donations in for supplies.

As mentioned by the TUPV-NWTF, “This is our way of giving back to the less fortunate of our home community and some donations came a few moments into the setup and we have witnessed the true essence of Bayanihan and generosity in the time of crisis”

As mentioned by the TUPV-NWTF, “This is our way of giving back to the less fortunate of our home community and some donations came a few moments into the setup and we have witnessed the true essence of Bayanihan and generosity in the time of crisis”

The TUPV-NWTF also made a Libre Kape Dire sa TUPV by putting a coffee stand, not to sell but to give it freely to those Traysikad drivers, tricycle drivers, construction workers and the like who were tirelessly working under the scorching heat of the sun. It was a way of convincing them to take a short break and rest for a while.

The TUPV-NWTF also made a Libre Kape Dire sa TUPV by putting a coffee stand, not to sell but to give it freely to those Traysikad drivers, tricycle drivers, construction workers and the like who were tirelessly working under the scorching heat of the sun. It was a way of convincing them to take a short break and rest for a while.

COVID-19 is the biggest challenge for humanity that has caused profound effects and impacts to all individuals in the society. The community quarantine and guidelines are imposed to contain the diffusion and reduce infections of Coronavirus. The government forced all face-to-face college courses to transition to remote instructions; even the mode of working of most individuals in the country has been altered.

COVID-19 is the biggest challenge for humanity that has caused profound effects and impacts to all individuals in the society. The community quarantine and guidelines are imposed to contain the diffusion and reduce infections of Coronavirus. The government forced all face-to-face college courses to transition to remote instructions; even the mode of working of most individuals in the country has been altered.

In spite of these notable changes in the everyday set-up, TUPV still remained firm and made this unfortunate situation an opportunity to fulfill its commitment in public service, and to contribute to the betterment of everyone in the community. The institution’s initiatives and achievements amidst this pandemic are proof that the academe is affected positively and no pandemic can halt the mission of TUPV to mwark its name in the world.

In spite of these notable changes in the everyday set-up, TUPV still remained firm and made this unfortunate situation an opportunity to fulfill its commitment in public service, and to contribute to the betterment of everyone in the community. The institution’s initiatives and achievements amidst this pandemic are proof that the academe is affected positively and no pandemic can halt the mission of TUPV to mwark its name in the world.

TUP Visayas, indeed, does not have any COVID-19 positive results, but they sure got A-positive grade for their collective efforts during this pandemic.

TUP Visayas, indeed, does not have any COVID-19 positive results, but they sure got A-positive grade for their collective efforts during this pandemic.

Graphics by Bryan Albay

by Bryan

The Greatest Thief Of All Time

“The Philippines’ COVID-19 cases surpassed one million after the Department of Health reported 8,929 additional cases.”

The announcement made you shiver as you passed by your television after finishing your nightly tasks. You have never actually watched or listened to the television, but every time you walk past it, it warns that nothing will ever be the same again.

The 1987 Philippine Constitution, in Article II, Section 1, states that, “Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them.” As a democratic country, Filipino people have the sovereign power and superiority over our constitution. The right to exercise their sovereignty in establishing an ideal government and choosing rightful leaders to serve them with utmost sincerity is indivisible and cannot be reposed even at any branches of the government it

The 1987 Philippine Constitution, in Article II, Section 1, states that, “Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them.” As a democratic country, Filipino people have the sovereign power and superiority over our constitution. The right to exercise their sovereignty in establishing an ideal government and choosing rightful leaders to serve them with utmost sincerity is indivisible and cannot be reposed even at any branches of the government it

You get reflective every now and then. You never imagined that the 14th of March 2020 would be the final day of seeing your classmates’ glowing smiles. Feelings of sadness flood in as you participate in online discussions. The voices of your instructors that you used to hear in person had a different melody than those that were broadcasted over the Internet. You ached for the days when learning was not only less arduous but also more enjoyable; you had companions with whom you could relate to as you read your lessons. However, no matter how nostalgic you are for these, nothing will be the same in this “new normal” scenario.

Every time you go outside to apparently take a break, you see those blue-tinted face masks that remind of how the virus upended the world, and it feels suffocating. Because convention dictates that you keep your distance from other people, your desire for human touch will never be satiated. However, you don’t have much of a choice. Now that life revolves around a screen, you continue your academic path and go on with an uneasy manner. You feel hollow, like sinking into an abyss while you lived a virtual life.

Election plays a pivotal role in good democratic governance. As a citizen of a democratic country, we must uphold the civic duty, which includes our moral obligation, to vote in elections. The individual participation and initiative of the Filipino people, contributes to what we perceive as a collective effort, towards an ideal government. Political efficacy is one of the major moral arguments that discusses the importance of every single votes and why people's suffrage matters. It appeals to a notion that a single vote could determine the result of an election. The probability that your vote can change the outcome is indeed small but when looking at the numbers tallied during elections, all of those are composed of single votes from each qualified voters who choose and elect government officials and representatives.

Election plays a pivotal role in good democratic governance. As a citizen of a democratic country, we must uphold the civic duty, which includes our moral obligation, to vote in elections. The individual participation and initiative of the Filipino people, contributes to what we perceive as a collective effort, towards an ideal government. Political efficacy is one of the major moral arguments that discusses the importance of every single votes and why people's suffrage matters. It appeals to a notion that a single vote could determine the result of an election. The probability that your vote can change the outcome is indeed small but when looking at the numbers tallied during elections, all of those are composed of single votes from each qualified voters who choose and elect government officials and representatives.

History proves that even a single vote -your vote- can sway an entire election. During the 1876 United States Presidential Election, Democrat Samuel Tilden had won the popular vote but lost the election when Republican Rutherford B. Hayes of Ohio accumulated a total number of 185 votes compared to Tilden’s 184. The stakes are high and a single vote manage to change the outcome of the election. Still, some people did not see nor acknowledge the importance of exercising their right and privilege to vote. They subscribed in a belief system that they don’t think their vote can make a difference, they believe that the system is rigged, and that there is an involvement of special interest. We should reject this kind of perspective since voting is a civil responsibility that is granted to us once we reach legality.

History proves that even a single vote -your vote- can sway an entire election. During the 1876 United States Presidential Election, Democrat Samuel Tilden had won the popular vote but lost the election when Republican Rutherford B. Hayes of Ohio accumulated a total number of 185 votes compared to Tilden’s 184. The stakes are high and a single vote manage to change the outcome of the election. Still, some people did not see nor acknowledge the importance of exercising their right and privilege to vote. They subscribed in a belief system that they don’t think their vote can make a difference, they believe that the system is rigged, and that there is an involvement of special interest. We should reject this kind of perspective since voting is a civil responsibility that is granted to us once we reach legality.

NOT ONLY THE WORLD, BUT IT ALTERED YOU AS WELL

For countless times, various community quarantine categories were updated and applied in your area, and you’ve already lost track of time. Because of the pandemic, your mind and body are already set on your newly created habit every time you wake up.

We should also be mindful who to vote. As a voter, it is our responsibility to choose a leader that is good for the country. Do not rely on survey ratings from suspicious institutions, do some research and avoid on the spot voting, be a rational voter, and above all understand that democracy is not about freedom, but of accountability. The impact of flipping an election can drastically paved our country’s future into either prosperity or eternal suffering. The repercussions of our decisions during the 2016 election are very relevant and widely depicts how our vote can save lives if we just treat the election seriously.

We should also be mindful who to vote. As a voter, it is our responsibility to choose a leader that is good for the country. Do not rely on survey ratings from suspicious institutions, do some research and avoid on the spot voting, be a rational voter, and above all understand that democracy is not about freedom, but of accountability. The impact of flipping an election can drastically paved our country’s future into either prosperity or eternal suffering. The repercussions of our decisions during the 2016 election are very relevant and widely depicts how our vote can save lives if we just treat the election seriously.

One of your routines has remained consistent throughout quarantine, and that’s being a wanderer on all social networking platforms. Aside from your typical tasks, you spend most of your time browsing through your feeds. You spend a lot of time on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and, of course, Tiktok. There was not much choice. Perhaps you developed these as a way to keep yourself sane due to the solitude.

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Over the years, the Philippine government under different administrations, had already accumulated countless controversies and questionable actions. The ignorance and pride of politicians have became a lingering trait of the government which become evident in this trying times. The strategy of our government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic is directly proportional to the total number of positive cases and death that keeps on increasing everyday. As early as December 2019, WHO already announced a scare of potential pandemic giving heads up to nearby countries. The current Administration, being complacent and friendly, ensured the people that there is nothing to be afraid of and even proclaimed that the virus will just pass away. A year later, death toll ravaged throughout the country, the healthcare system is at its limit, front liners are exhausted due to the still inflating number of cases, and the needs of the Filipino people are no longer met due to economic failure.

All the concerns raised only amount to minimum effort and despite the chaos, corruption is still rampant which highly speaks of the greed of the politicians. The government is just playing along their manipulative responses to gain sympathy without considering that the numbers flash on screen are numerical facts and speaks about their failures to ensure the safety of the Filipino people. The Head of the State even suggested to make use of gasoline as a way to combat the virus and was later claimed that he was just joking.

People’s cry for help echoes throughout the social media and even on the street yet the government only resorts to more oppressive policies and laws. One of the national dispute in the country is the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy which hindered the said media network the right to broadcast. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued a cease-and-desist order demanding the network to stop all of its free TV and radio broadcasting. International press and media advocacy groups deemed the refusal of Congress to renew the franchise as a direct attack on the country’s democracy and press freedom. President Duterte criticized ABS-CBN due to his personal claims that the network is biased and covers unfavorable news against him during his presidential campaign in the 2016 Philippine presidential election. He repeatedly voiced out his stands against the renewal of the network’s congressional franchise. This move had a direct negative impact to the economy not only of the tax the network is paying but it also resulted to thousands of Filipino people losing their jobs.

In an attempt to save the failing economy, the Department of Education pushed the online class and modular based learning platform to let students continue their study. Despite their appeal to not put pressure on students, this method failed to ensure that the capacity of our internet connection meets the needed stability towards effective learning hence the negative outcome. The officials disclose the issue and would not even recognize student suicide cases as well as the number of related accident in finding signal just to attend the classes. The constant pressure, stress, and expectations have the capacity to deteriorate students mental health. The officials need reminder that every students has the right to be educated in a system that does not exploit them in saving the economy of the country.

The list of casualties can go on for miles since the execution of war on drugs, extrajudicial killing, Scarborough shoal issue, and a lot more. All of these happened because we voted public officials who would rather put there personal issues at the top of the list than serving the people who put them on the position to make a change. Had we known that their actions would cause thousands of death, we would’ve chosen a better leader. In a country which is govern by political dynasty and fanaticism, we need to thrive and practice our right to suffrage because your vote can save millions of lives. The supreme and absolute power lies on your hands. As early as today, sign up at your local Comelec, exercise your civic duty, and furthermore, involved yourself in ensuring that everyone votes wisely for a new and ideal government.

Suggestion for the School:

“Thank you artisan for giving us/me a chance to say something about this academe. I hope they will do/propose some program that will help students from non-stem shs strand to adjust, because I know not everyone in TUPV is a stem graduate, but from ABM, HUMSS, and GAS or TVL.

I think it is a better approach for equity. ”

Complaint for the Admin:

“Is collective punishment allowed in TUPV? A professor made a rule that if one of the students breaks one of his rules, he will give a term grade of "3" for the entire class

Is this legal? ”

Suggestion for the School:

“Aircon all classrooms, gym, and canteen. More parking space. Change agency of guards, they are not polite to students even if they are greeted politely, they are polite only in high ranking officers, classic Filipino mindset, they only respect those persons with power to impeach them.

#nocapp #realtee”

Complaint for the School: ”

Complaint Student/s: gina ubra kundi ipang tambak tanan2 nga module sa akon :))

Suggestion for the School:

“I know that the students are responsible for learning and researching about the topics. Learning could be greatly improved if it is complemented with online class especially during this trying times.”

Appreciation for the Faculty:

“I would like to use this opportunity to give thanks to those professors nga tam an ka buot nga sila na mismo ga adjust para sa ila students. I only know some and I also know nga damo pana sila. Sana lumawak pa kayo ng sobra. College should be a healthy environment.”

Complaint for the School:

“Hello hahaha ang prizes nanligad pag akwe wala pa gyapon nabaton sobra na isa ka bulan. Manog bag ong tuig na way pa gyapon hahahaha”

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“This note is specifically for second-year students. We began college during the pandemic, and we no choice but to adjust multiple times than we have. The transition from high school to college, the shift to the new mode of learning. We all still situations, but I hope we will acknowledge our struggles as strengths in the end. May we all succeed (depends on how success means to you) and live, just survive. Whatever happens, I am proud of than

Appreciation School:

“In behalf of all students affected by the bagyong Odette, madamo gid nga salamat!nSalamat gid sa initiatives ninyo, especially sa USG. Gapasalamat gid kami tanan sa inyo drive nga magbulig.

Salamat, salamat, salamat gid!”

Suggestion for the Faculty:

Complaint for the Faculty:

“Several teachers are not providing lecture vids to their respective classes all throughout the semester. Ghosted rin kami whenever we ”

Complaint Faculty :

He will listen to every rant & praise we could possibly think of, without any judments nor biases.

“Be open man sa mga memo sir ay hahaha na alang alangan pa ya subject naton ligad kay laban rant imo ginaubra hehehe” for the man lang mahatag maski ang bare minimum. Daw parehos lng na gna tudluan nyo kami mag basa kag ang napaubra nyo ya saamon rocket nga maka land sa iban

“This is a wake up call for the student leaders to be open for learning in every opportunity possible. I hope that next time, they will present their best behavior when dealing with confused students. Tani man nga i-reprimand nila ang iban nga officers when they're misusing their authority. I'm still thankful for their efforts to give us the best events they could muster despite the difficultiesthis pandemic. I hope that we all learned from the issue in the recent event we had, especially in handling injustices even just in small events. Stick to your given guidelines and always, always be fair to everyone. We're looking forward to the next event.”

Students:

“To the best section ever, kabalo na kamo sin-o kamo! Bisan kis-a na lang ta gakilit-anay, gapasalamat gid ko dyapon na kamo akon mga na-classmates. Maano na lang ko kung wala kamo man? Char. Pero tuod, thank you for being a solid group of awesome people. Tani f2f na next year baaaaa. Hidlaw ko sang mga ginahod ta sa rooms.” students. we had should college, plus still differ in our worries and succeed live, not of us!

Appreciation

“SIR KITCHAO SALAMAT GD SA TANAN! PANO NALANG KUNG WALA KA

Faculty: “Engage more to the students

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I JUST DON’T REALLY iMMERSE MYSELF iN THiNKiNG ABOUT WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS,

I BELiEVE THAT THE FUTURE DEPENDS ON WHAT YOU DO NOW, & THE REST WOULD JUST FOLLOW.

— Mr. Eric Malo-oy TUPV Campus Director

up short-lived. After getting used to this new way of living, it seemed strange to feel the walls of our own home eventually getting smaller and smaller. It comes to the point where every day, I wake up gasping for air. Tomorrow, I guarantee it’d be the same, long day on repeat; and with each second crawling slower than the other, the knots in my airways grow tighter.

It’s ironic how frequently I joked about staying at home during school back then. Now, the longer I stay at home, the more breathless I feel. To at least smoothen the tension out, I’d briefly step outside and take a light breather, but the sight of the empty streets & shielded houses just adds to the sense of unease. This all feels so daunting. I can’t help but recall & wish for the old times to come back. Now life just feels like being locked in a box with invisible puppeteers urging me to just keep living this paradox. Sometimes, it would even feel as if the strings are detached, and I’m left floating in the abyss.

In those moments, I felt unearthed beneath my blankets? Shouldn’t I do something? Shouldn’t I be screaming for help? Shouldn’t I be helping? The world is now shattered in sharp little shards. Isn’t that also a sign for me to shatter this glass I am trapped in? Shouldn’t I just destroy my safest spaces & embrace this reality?

My thoughts stood stuck on that last question. Should I indeed destroy my space & just adhere to the awful truth surrounding me? I am suffocating in all these false positives and demolishing my space seems to be the only way to let some air in. I’d open the windows, but they were sealed shut by the anxieties I felt since this hell rose up. I’d open the door but I seemed to forget where I hid the key when I didn’t want anyone nor anything to enter my home.

Destroying this bubble really did seem like the only option, but skepticism reigned as I feared the clutter it would cause. More so on how I’d again mindlessly drift away from the ground-up. However, I began thinking, isn’t living in this busy, blatant lie during times like these more messy & unsettling?

ARTISAN: Did it ever cross your mind when you were still a student that someday you will become the Campus Director of TUP Visayas?

PROF. MALO-OY: No. Never.

ARTISAN: What had your interests set upon a er graduation? To be in the industry or in the academe?

PROF. MALO-OY: A er my graduation, I immediately applied for work in the industry. en a er ve years, I applied in TUP Visayas and was hired in 1998 [and] assigned at TUPV Sagay. ARTISAN: What is the biggest life lesson you got during your college days?

PROF. MALO-OY: I have a lot, actually, but the biggest life lesson I experienced during my college days was sustaining my education and persevering to nish it at all costs, because I know that having an education is my stepping stone in achieving my goals in life. ose life lessons taught me how to be resilient and to have patience in all my pursuits in life.

ARTISAN: Were there notable persons in your life that le you such signi cant lessons that you will carry on to this day?

PROF. MALO-OY: In life, as we embark upon and pursue our careers, we will meet people that will inspire and challenge us and eventually leave signi cant lessons in our lives. For me, these notable persons are my family, friends, former bosses, and colleagues. I grew because of the support of these people, and I am very thankful for the memories and life lessons they imparted to me.

ARTISAN: What can you impart to the current University students as being a former TUPV student yourself as well?

PROF. MALO-OY: Be respectful to your teachers and sta members. Show good character in your every dealing and be mindful of your actions inside and outside the University.