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GA ’16 DECLARES A NEW TEAM TO BEAT!

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by Sharmaine Birol

APEH majors brought home the bacon as they nailed this years’ dance competition in the College of Education’s General As-

sembly last September 8, 2016 at the UE Theater.

College of education (CEduc) students exempli-

fied their talents in dancing and creativity as they take part in the General Assembly 2016: OPM Evolution. The participants from different specializations have shown their teamwork and unity on this annual dance competition.

The English majors opened the game with a

blast with their performance. They indeed showed OPM Revolution through song choices from the old Filipino song until the recent one. It was then followed by the MAPEH majors, who caused the students to laugh out loud on their seats. They entertained the audience well through their amusing dance steps. Third on the

Fresh- MAPEH majors dominate the stage as they perform their wining dance performance at the UE Theathre.

row were the Nutrition and Diatetics (ND) students ly Childhood Education (ECE) majors, the Gener- ist, SPED and ND were the rest on the ranking. who gave their time and effort in this annual event. alist, and the PiSci step on the UE Theater stage. Dr. Eva Aurora D. Callueng PhD, Dep’t Chair of Pro

The performance was cut off by the intermis-

MAPEH restrained the two-time defend- fessional Education repeatedly pointed out before

sion number of the UE Pop Idol finalist Ms. Prin- ing champion, English, for acquiring a three con- the program started that it should be a friendly comcess Caperal, who shared her angelic voice to the secutive victory. PiSci got the 1st runner up while petition, everyone prepared for that day so it should audience. The intense performances continued as English was declared as 2nd runner up. Based be all about having fun. “It is not about the winning the Special Education (SPED) majors, the the Ear- on the scores given by the judges, ECE, General- that matters; it is how we play the game.” she added.

CEduc SC launches Grab-a-Tutor Project

CEduc bags 1st runner up in OCA

by Charity Duad

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une 2016 is the kick start of the College of Ed-

he office of the Cultural Affairs (OCA) held its

and UE Chorale conducted a battle in which their

first ever cultural dance competition at the UE

aim is to showcase festivals from all over the coun-

Quadrangle on September 19, 2016. With the

try. The event was participated by Elementary and CEduc SC auditor, Mr. Ray-An S. Jusay, project High School Dep’t (EHSD) of UE Caloocan (Cham- head of “Grab-a-Tutor” said that this project of CE-

theme, “Tapestry of Philippine Culture”, senior high school, college students, and selected faculty members were able to unleash their talent and creativity.

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by Dan Angelo Evan

In celebration of University of the East’s

70th founding anniversary, the OCA, handler of UE Band, Drama Club, UE Silanganan Dance Troupe,

ucation Student Council’s (CEduc SC) student academic assistance project, “Grab-a-Tutor.”

pion); College of Education (1st Runner up); Col- duc SC is just an adaptation of the previous projlege of Computer Studies and Systems, and other ect of the student council they have succeeded. The colleges both from Manila and Caloocan campuses. problem that the past CEduc SC encountered to The College of Education, the defending POWHIRI make such project a hit was information dissem---continue to page 6 ination. He claimed that the goal of the project is to bridge the gap between the cultures of different students within the college and to grind the students’ teaching skills and mastery of the lesson.

“Being a scholar is the primary requirement to

be a tutor; if not, s/he must have at least the mastery of lessons s/he desires to present. Any student from any year level may apply to be tutored; we have available tutors for courses namely: English/Filipino/ Mathematics/ Science/ Social Studies/ Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH).

High- CEduc dancers make a towering stunt in their festive performance in OCA.

Night lights- Wearing colorful masks, the representatives of CEduc surprised the crowd with their dazzling performance .

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EDITORIAL

OPINION 3

Dean’s Corner

tention in doing so, but do showering relief goods and giving minute amount of money their idea of helping and making change? Are they not only perpetuating the idea of mendicancy amongst Filipinos?

By: Dean Evelina M. Vincentio

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y heartfelt congratulations and applause to the English Club who have made this College newspaper possible and to Prof. Reg Dela Cruz who guided our students. I am so proud of you!

Your articles and poems will be read and re-read and as it is a first issue, it is a milestone in the history of the College of Education. It reflects life in the College and will be treasured by the faculty and students.

Accept my compliments on your choice of articles and pictures!

I will eagerly await the next issue.

Mabuhay kayo! ang Kolehiyo ng

Mabuhay Edukasyon!

cious votes only to find out that only 20-30 % of those whom

Politics of Lunacy: Only in the Philippines

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ccording to the late Sir Winston Churchill of Great Britain, “A politician needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month, and next year—

and to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn’t happen.”

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ter’s

view,

and

should

we it

construe appears

be

able

what that

to

the

late

politicians

legitimise

Prime

must

his/her

be

astute,

every

action.

This is what exactly Philippine politicians are in gener-

on. Some call them professional looters adored by their zealous and loyal supporters. Others may call them human in an epidermis of a pachyderm, but whatever you name them, they

Teachers won’t have a two-year “Merry Christmas”

have one thing in common: they will do all possible and impos-

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my country will rise from poverty with this kind of mind

HIS year’s Christmas season will stay as a reg- pensated by 20 kilos of rice. What our teachers need ular and plain holiday for public school teach- is to find comfort when bringing a firm and sufficient

sible things in order to achieve their vicious political ambitions.

A couple of months ago, I saw photos of politicians

handling out relief goods to people in a slum area somewhere in Metro Manila. The people were euphoric with teary eyes.

Truthfully,

I

was

bit

lachrymose

seeing

set that politicians set to the minds of most Filipinos?”

ers as the Department of Budget Management take-home pay; but it should not be taken that teach-

Managing Editor

Matthew Z. Shih

News Editor

Jasper Kenneth M.

Araniego Feature Editor

Princess H. Francisco

Literary Editor

Ray-An S. Jusay

Copy Editor

John Patrick Pakit

Photojournalist

Xeline E. Beltran

Eunice T. Mabeza

Cartoonist

Renz David G. Sebastian

Princess H. Francisco Layout Artist

Princess H. Francisco

Meliton M. Adsuara III Sharmaine Joy R. Birol Justerine A. Ubongen Bea Ellaine T. David Ma. Cristina M. Sevillana Monica N. Gratil Debbie Grace M. Anigan Charity B. Duad Arrianne G. Salangsang Merilyn De Guzman Adviser

Reg-Luxardo C. Dela Cruz

How could an over-qualified and worthy of becoming a president

did not even make into top three of the poll? How could a boxer/recording artist solon that has an infamous reputation of having many absences in the lower house and ignorant about sexuality became a senator? How could an actor/TV host who was accused of sexual harassment reinstalled as senator? How could a well-known corrupt politician won as a mayor?

Philippines is the only country in the world with consti-

tutional provision that forbids political dynasty. Yet, we are the only country filled with profuse number of political dynasties.

There were many attempts to eradicate political dynasties before

but majority of our politicians hindered these attempts. According to the lunatic reasoning of those who profit by this system, political dynasty is legal but unconstitutional. Is there a thing that is legal but unconstitutional?

When will be the time that Filipinos will finally learn how

to vote properly? When will be the time that the Philippines will rise from mediocrity? We deserve better than we have right now.

This is not a politics of amenity anymore. This is politics of luna-

cy. If we want change, we must begin within ourselves. We must vote for those who are really qualified because these politicians are not supposed to be controlling us. We must be the ones controlling them because we are the ones giving them power. If we vote for political pests who have no regard for integrity and who have lost respects for themselves, then we deserve a poor kind of government we will have after every elections.

gram runs out, the raging financial conflict of the majority of Filipino families, which are poor in status, will gain its place back to reality.

On that note, dropouts and students who enlisted to tracks that

they really did not desire will most probably lose their intention to dream

to make the said doubling of salaries possible at least in reaching their dreams, and the willingness to touch

for a complete education. The DepEd claims that the K to 12 Program is

young minds (and hearts) that will shape the nation.

Pres. Rodrigo Duterte since his May 2016 cam- The return of teacher’s investments is noticeable when

in August 2016 then teachers to be next in line. BER

It seems that students from Teacher Education

months has come to the Philippines yet nothing hap- Institutions (TEIs) especially those who will take the pened to his pay increase platform. What’s erroneous Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) on Septemabout Duterte’s claim is that he does not know where ber 25, 2016 are welcoming Pres. Duterte’s promise in to get any funds for it but he still did and does faulty his State of the Nation Address (SONA) that teacher’s promises that place government workers in a mere salary will be doubled by six years. Actually, they are hopeless situation.

not demanding for more than double – they just want

Still during the campaign period, senators Al- the government to do appropriate budget allotment,

lan Peter Cayetano and Antonio Trillanes IV, who both wherein no service will be unrecognized. ran as Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines

Despite the employment of 195, 302 public

and were both slain by former Naga City Rep. Eleonor school teachers between 2010-2016, the demand for “Leni” Robredo, both mentioned in their promises that teachers was still high. DepEd created 36,461 teaching they richly desire to make the salary of public school positions for the Senior High School (SHS) alone where teachers raised. With the case of Sen. Cayetano, he said 3950 are displaced college professors from higher eduthat P10,000 extra pay will be given to teachers if he cation institutions. Since Education Secretary Leonor wins whereas Trillanes wants to make the minimum Briones stressed that the DepEd needs a huge army of

Contributors:

kno said that the government is still in search of fund tions with nothing but the eagerness to guide students

is to make the salary of policemen and military doubled footprints in the land of real life.

Dan Angelo L. Evan

I voted has had won. I was really embarrassed and frustrated.

ucational institutions because as soon as the fund for the said pro-

ly that the wage hike for uniformed personnel (PNP/ the first place, most of the public school teachers, if not

paign repeatedly promises that one of his main agenda their students get successful in plotting remarkable

Associate Editor

pho-

tos like those. I can’t help asking myself, “when and how

(DBM) Secretary Benjamin Diokno announced recent- ers are after the financial return of their profession. In

Araniego

Minis-

al. Although I am not naming them all, but many of them I reck-

in January 2018.

Jasper Kenneth M.

Last May elections, for the umpteenth time, I was morti-

fied by the results of the poll. It was my first time to cast my pre-

AFP) will not be included in the 2017 budget. Sec. Dio- all, are entering the poor public educational institu-

Editor in Chief

I understand that this kind of politicians may have a good in-

salary P36,567 from the current P18,549. But since teachers to fill more than 30,000 teaching positions in they are now coined as a couple of losers, will their the full implementation of the K to 12 Program next promises still push through? No one knows.

school year, the image of our education system, includ-

Since wage hike is not happening, and will sure- ing the salary grade of teachers should be monitored

ly not happen next year, Pres. Duterte is now prom- accordingly so that future educators would not have ising that starting September 2016 through next 12 any doubts on entering the field. months, a 20-kilo monthly rice allowance to PNP, AFP,

Teachers are hoping that Christmas will come

BFP and Coast Guard, and most probably public school to them with the change they are expecting. Perhaps teachers and other government employees to be next that Christmas will not be this year and definitely not in line, as what he always say. Of course teachers will next year, but they are looking forward that the treatbe definitely grateful to receive the rice allowance for ment of the government to its whole workforce will it can somehow help them feed their family’s empty then be just and fair. Let us stop the notion that teachstomach; but they will absolutely feel neglected as well ing is a never enough profession to make a stable and because the length and amount of the service and effort happy living. that they are bringing to the nation will never be com- -THE ORIENT.

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The Rocky Road to College Education

a ‘win-win situation’ for all as it promotes the Negosyo. Trabaho. Kolehiyo concept wherein students may choose after Grade 12 to whether be-

come so called small scale entrepreneurs, globally competitive laborers, OU do not know what you are missing if you do not college ready individuals which are all euphemized idea of being sidedream to nail a college diploma in your very own wall. walk vendors, oppressed OFWs, and out of school youth. Discussing this

But dreaming is absolutely never enough to enter such in a deeper extent, K to 12 Program does not honestly intends to provide institution and experience the trials of higher education. Aside students with knowledge and skills to live the life they want. Filipino

from high level of physical, intellectual, and emotional quantities youth craves to pursue and finish college amidst the financial difficulthat you should reserve for a long time of suffering, what matters ties of their families in sending them to school. Unfortunately, the gov-

a lot in college is your pocket, your money, your ability to pay. ernment is actually placing a connotation that it is all good not to build

Republic Act 10533 (Enhanced Basic Education Act of and own a stable business, to work under such cruelty in foreign land, 2013) otherwise known as the K to 12 Program of the Aquino Ad- and not to obtain a college education. The government is taking away ministration will certainly place the Philippine Education System the liberty of the youth to seek for more opportunities for themselves

into series of lengthy and tedious adjustments. The stakeholders because they are given options that will only make them settle for less. of such curriculum--- the teachers, students, and the community, Perhaps the K to 12 Program will have its completion next

particularly the parents may opt to whether practically accept the school year 2017-2018 and will prosper until the whole Philippines drastic implementation of the program or not, but since it is a duly get used to it, but it must not end there. The college education in the signed law, it seems that Filipinos are forced to just endure the bur- country should not be perceived by high school graduates as something den. Even Dr. Leonor M. Briones, the new Education Secretary un- that is optional. Let’s not wait for another life wasted because she can-

der the Duterte government stated that although she has a point not enroll after the tuition went higher. Let us not wait for more chairs of view the same of the masses of her countrymen, still as an ex- thrown from buildings and burned with wrath. Our education should pert in education, she will pursue execution of the law because this be free for all; not in a sense that government will subsidize all of the is what the Philippines needs to grow as a well-developed nation. cost but at least keep the State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) rate

Having said that, unremitting protests of many differ- affordable and prevent commercialization in private institutions, so that ent groups of activists such as the National Union of Students of every Filipino will have the chance to experience taking an education the Philippines and its umbrella organization aims to stop the of higher discipline where they will eventually see themselves growK to 12 Program and cries to consider the Grade 10 completers ing as a person, not being trained to merely join the workforce. Also as high school graduates. This shout of them are due to reported with the assurance that they can enter college, it will be a lot possible

dropouts of incoming Grade 11 students last June 2016 enrolment for them to witness that skipping classes is not the university’s loss since there are inadequate number of schools offering Senior High but theirs, and be a part of the most sleep deprived and time wasting

School (SHS) education. And with that limited number of insti- group of people due to loads of requirements to accomplish on time. tution, not all the strands/tracks of the curriculum is possible to No one knows how much more time we’re about to wait before our administer due to lack of teachers, facilities and equipment which literacy be completely Filipino made and not after imperial policies of any

are essential to cater myriad needs of the students. The Voucher country or organization. We can uplift ourselves without being dependent Program, which is government assistance to students to enroll in to extrinsic overseers, we can eliminate mediocrity in our table, we can surprivate schools practically fails to compensate the necessity--- it pass the rocky roads in front of us, and we can rise for our own education. does not guarantee students’ stay in those commercialized ed-

On leadership

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good leader is a good follower.

The statement may sound cliché but it takes a lot of courage for a leader to keep himself as an individual who manages to obey the same rules he sets for his team.

Being a student-leader is never easy; sacrifice of time is a necessity. There are instances that hanging out with friends and creating moments with family will be compromised. One great success often roots from a number of sacrifices.

When I entered the world of student council, I found myself staying late night in the university and experiencing insufficient and irregular sleep.

Accomplishing programs, meetings and proposals is overwhelming, unlike when I was in my first two years in college, all I care is to eat and sleep the whole time.

There are perks in being the elected president, a complete opposite of my initial idea that the student council thing is a just a mere waste of time without anything in return. Because of the student council, I was able to encounter different people with diverse personality and travel to other places for leadership seminars.

Being aware in his surroundings and the way he interact with other people is not the end game; striking a balance between studies and extra-curricular activities is a tough challenge that a student-leader must handle smartly as well.

The student council is one good avenue to open students’ minds in perspectives that are good to ponder. It hones skills in critical thinking, time management, problem solving, and budgeting.

Serving fellow Education students is a blessing in disguise. It is a way to show them that it’s usual for a person to fail at work, no one’s perfect; we just have to learn from those mistakes so that next time, we can do our tasks appropriately.

Everyone can be a leader, a leader who is a good follower. There’s nothing wrong in taking risks because you will learn unexpected things from those. If you desire to be a leader, step one step further, be your best self and make a difference.

CAMPUS NEWS 4 CAMPUS NEWS 5

Another successful MMEduc, says CEduc SC

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Time to make lecturing interactive, declares Dean Vicencio

by Justerine Ubongen

by Jasper Araniego

he shining lights, the roaring music, and the elle Billones (ECE) and; Giro James Hoo (Generalist). deafening cheers of the enormous crowd

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Each contestant had the chance to exhib-

of students made the Mr. and Ms. Edu- it themselves wearing casual and formal attire. Also,

cation (MMEduc) 2016 a huge success last Au- they showed off their unique talents in singing, danc-

ith all the education students and fac- ulty

members

as

participants,

The seminar was attended by the majority of

the education students and faculty members from the Col-

University of the East - College of lege of Education (CEduc), College of Arts and Sciences

gust 18, 2016 at the Instructional Resource Cen- ing, playing instruments and beatboxing. The last

Education (UE CEduc) Dean Evelina M. Vicen- (CAS), and the Graduate School. About two hours of

ter, 2nd Floor, College of Education Building. portion of this event was the question and answer.

cio administered a Teaching Enhancement Sem- the activity were devoted for Dean Vicencio’s lecture

inar at the UE Conference Hall last July 15, 2016. about Interactive Lecturing and Reporting, and her

The pageant was joined by candidates namely, Al- In this part, they had to interpret a picture to answer

len Kirby Panopio and Fae Mikaela Domingo (English); the question “What is the picture trying to portray?”.

Aaron Paul Suiza and Ariane Viale Vinluan (SPED); The pictures showed the current issues of our coun-

Meet your Host- Aloha Bislig and Marky De Gurman exudes their natural chemistry in MMEduc 2016.

The CEduc College Secretary, Prof. Cyn- order to her faculty to align all the summative tests

thia Grace L. Diaz presented an activity for the au- with the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET).

John Wilbert Midel and Chellho Grace Ramos (Sports try. All together, these events determine the best suit-

dience titled LUALHATidbits. The game focused Dr. Vicencio picked the statistics of students who are Crowd favorite- Ray-An Jusay magnificently serenades

and Wellness); Lowrence Shervin Corpuz, Albert Jan ed candidates who will represent the college in the

on solving a puzzle which later on revealed pieces of fond of lectures and reporting by raising their hands

Franz Josef Sevilla and Andrea Clarice (MAPEH); Kar- Mr. and Ms. Universityof the East (MMUE) 2016.

information with respect to the life of Ofelia Sala- before she related it to Edgar Dale’s Cone of Experi-

la Antonette Celestial, Joi Celine Amparo, Janine Cruz

Prof. Eva Aurora D. Callueng, the Depart-

zar- Salas or Lualhati that students might not know. ence and other educational perspectives, and provid-

(ND); Kyzel Ucag (Mathematics), and Sunday Jew- ment Chair of the Professional Education, expressed

ed various strategies and techniques for teachers to

that, “to win the crown, one must have a critical

make an interactive opening and ending of a lecture.

mind, desire to win and a personality that reflects

the ideals of the college”. To test these aspects, the

of the discussion that as teachers, it is a fundamen-

pageant had different events to give the contestants a chance to prove themselves worthy of the title.

Educ Royalties- Winners of MMEduc flash their regal smile to the crowd.

Dean Vicencio mentioned on the latter part

tal rule to place great utilization of the Table of Specification (TOS) when constructing tests for it will mark the validity and reliability of each item. Dean

After the long wait, the results were an-

Vicencio also noted the significance of using Mul- Tid Bits- Prof. Cynthia Diaz facilitates “Lualhatidbits ac-

nounced and the following are declared as winners:

tiple Choice Questions (MCQ) in examinations.

Best in Casual Wear – Albert James Hoo and Chellho

Grace Ramos

RAN was not carried out due to time constraint, Dr. Active- Dean Vicencio lively shares her knowledge in Interactive lecture and Discussion to CEduc students.

Best in Talent – Lowrence Shervin Corpuz and Chellho Grace Ramos Best in Formal Attire/ Long Gown – John Wilbert Midel and Chellho Grace Ramos

Overjoyed- After attempting 3 times, Janine Cruz finally achieves her crowning moment.

Mr. and Ms. Education 2016 – John Wilbert Midel and Ms. Janine Cruz will represent the College of EduJanine Cruz cation on the MMUE 2016 in September 23, 2016.

PAN SIGMA CHI PROMOTES MONTH-LONG NUTRITION AWARENESS

by Jasper Araniego

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ry

The third part of the lecture EDUKAPATI-

Vicencio said that students may expect more discussions about responsible and effective teaching.

English Club unveils Tulaan sa Hallway

Acoustic- Janine Cruz serenades the crowd with her soulful rendition of Tadahana by Up Dharma Down.

2nd Runner-Up - Albert James Hoo and Sunday Jew- CEduc SC said in a statement that they elle Billones are glad that another MMEduc has been success1st Runner-Up – Jan Franz Josef Sevilla and Chellho ful. They are hoping that the whole CEduc comGrace Ramos munity will support Mr. John Wilbert Midel and

by Jasper Araniego

he English Club

carried out the first ever Other students of the college were all welcomed to

University of the East ucation

Exhibit

(UE

-competition

CEduc) last

College of Ed- submit single to multiple poems for more chances Hallway-Poet- of winning two ride-all-you-can tickets to Star City.

August

5,

2016.

English Club President, Mr. Matthew Z. Shih

The UE CEduc English Club, with the cooper- said in a statement that most of the students of to-

ation of the Creative Writing Class handled by Prof. day’s generation are too occupied by the modern Reg-Luxardo C. Dela Cruz, made the “Tulaan sa Hall- technology that they already forgotten how to crate way” possible, a campus version of the Light Rail Transit and appreciate literature. The English Club envisions Authority’s (LRTA) Tulaan sa Tren and Berso sa Metro. that years from now, their “Tulaan sa Hallway” will “Tulaan sa Hallway” is an original strategy of Prof. be “Tulaan sa Campus” where the whole UE com-

ulletin board exhibit with the theme, “First hibit on the top of their list. Vice Pres. Mojado empha-

dela Cruz in teaching Poetry where the students are munity will enjoy the leisure of reading and writing

1000

Para sized that the plan of actions of their organization aims

asked to compose a poem that will show their mas- poetry. Mr. Shih added that sooner, not later, stu-

Malusog na Kinabukasan” was car- to strengthen camaraderie among ND students and for

tery of diction, tone and mood, and imagery. Prof. dents will find poetry beautiful, not because they can

ried out by the PAN SIGMA CHI last July 4, 2016. others who are interested to understand the nature of

Dela Cruz as the co-adviser of the Akademia and the earn grades and prizes from this requirement but

English Club,decided to place “Tulaan sa Hallway” as simply because it is a great way to express oneself.

sa

Days

ni

Baby,

Pahalagahan

In line with the celebration of the Nation- nutrition. Vice Pres. Duero then enumerated the orga-

al Nutrition Month, The University of the East (UE) nization’s other activities for the month of July 2016:

one of their projects since the club aims to promote

College of Education (CEduc), through the chief stu- WEIGHT A MINUTE (July 13) a free nutritional assess-

and revive literary consciousness of the whole college. way” were located at the corridor of College

dent organization of Nutrition and Dietetics (ND) ment and counseling that is open to the UE community;

Enrolled

Department PAN SIGMA CHI, conducted a home- SHAKE SHAKE SHRINK (July 15) a Zumba session for

class were automatic participants of the con- ondary

room exhibit with regards to providing the appro- the ND students and; TALENTADONG ND (July 29)

test for it is their major preliminary requirement.

students

in

the

Creative

More than 30 entries for “Tulaan sa Hall-

Writing of Education, in front of Elementary and SecLaboratory

School

(ESLS)

Library.

priate and balanced nutrition to children aging 1000 for ND Department to unleash their skills and talents. days old. Ms. Patricia Louise C. Cajipe, President of

“We have to participate on this nationwide ac-

PAN SIGMA CHI, said that the focus of the exhibit tivity. Information dissemination in the college and is to ensure that the ND family and the whole com- in the university needs to be done as this is a promunity as well would have a better orientation to the gram of the Department of Health (DOH). There is proper nurturing of babies from pre-natal to their the truth that we can’t eradicate malnutrition but it second birthday. The significance of breastfeeding to is still possible to improve Filipino’s nutrition status. infants is also stressed on the display together with It is important to maintain a conscious mind because the affirmation that “Nutrition Matters Tomorrow.” a healthy individual is a contribution to a healthy na Empowered- ND department celebrates Nutrition Month through Nourishment Counseling and Zumba Session.

Along with Pres. Cajipe, PAN SIGMA CHI’s Vice tion, ” said Prof. Geraldine Liboro after the exhibit.

President- Internal Mr. Adrian R. Mojado and Vice

in OCA the CEduc community with his soothing voice.

PAN SIGMA CHI- UE Chapter is also a par-

President- External Mr. Paul M. Duero supervises the ticipant in the Philippine Association of Nutrition events of PAN SIGMA CHI with the Bulletin Board Ex- Inc. - Philippine Society of Nutritionists-Dieti-

Words on walls- Creative writing students confidently post their poems on the CEduc’s hallway.

Lualhati- Sevillana pays tribute to Lualhati in her winning piece.

tivity” prior to Dean Vincencio’s Lecture.

CEduc SC : ‘Leaders, face the reality’

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by Jasper Araniego

tudent leaders of the University of the East - College of Education (UECEduc) gathered to participate in “There is No I in TEAM Leadership Seminar” last July 12, 2016 at the STO Office.

Since the participants are expecting the challenges of rejection, criticism, and pressure when making decisions within their respective organizations, the College of Education Student Council (CEduc SC) invited the presidents, vice presidents, and secretaries of each student body to partake in solving issues in leadership. With Prof. Josefina Q. Era as the resource speaker, students leaders from the CEduc SC, Student Teachers’ Organization (STO),PAN Sigma Chi and clubs of English, PiSci, MAPEH, Generalist, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, had a better orientation about duties and responsibilities of a leader as well as striking a balance between academics and their positions.

A stress assessment was conducted to find out the level of stress that participants are into. Based on the computed scores,moderate stress level is the most dominating standing among the student leaders which give them some realizations about what should be done to avoid reaching high level of stress.

Mr. Raymart A. Ralotin, CEduc SC President, mentioned that activities such as the said seminar are deemed to keep harmonious relationship among student leaders and that of members of each organization. He also stated that one of the visions of Dean Evelina M. Vicencio is to create an inviting atmosphere in the entire college where leaders will see the reality of serving fellow education students effectively. Mr. Ralotin and the whole student council are looking forward to leave a bunch of accomplished projects before graduating next year.

It was announced on the event that presidents of each UE CEduc student organization are to meet Professional Education Department Chairperson, Prof. Eva Aurora D. Callueng on 19th of July 2016.

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by Xeline Farleah Beltran

he PAN Sigma Chi together with the students

sion last July 15, 2016 at the Instructional Resource Center (IRC) , second floor of the College of Edu-

Museum PH with the help of the Georgian Nation-

Nutrition and Dietetics (ND) participated

in the “Shake, Shake Shrink: Zumba Fitness” ses-

cation, as the closing activity of the organization’s line of events for this year’s Nutrition Month celebration with the theme: “First 1000 Days ni Baby, Pahalagahan Para sa Malusog na Kinabukasan!”.

In coordination with PAN Sigma Chi, the

ND department annually engages the students and faculty members in promoting good health by inviting students in an enjoyable fitness activity. This year’s Zumba was a huge success as seen in the eyes of those who have attended the said activity.

Instructor Mr. Cezar Mananquil facilitated

the Zumba session which lasted for about an hour and a half with water breaks in between. though tired, paricipants of the event shared that they had a good time being with their peers and mentors.

In a statement, they told that they will attend next year if the fun and exciting Zumba fitness session will again be included in the Nutrition celebration.

The ND students believe that physical fit-

ness is an important factor in attaining good health and overall wellness, and that Zumba is a fun way of engaging people, specially students, to be more active as it incorporates dance with aerobics exercises. “We want the students to learn that ex-

The team was able to gather 27 participants where most are new members (not included in the POWHIRI 2015 dancers). Since the intention of the game is to present the Philippine festivals, CEduc used the Maskara festival, their winning piece in last year’s POWHIRI. The CEduc team needed only three (3) days of preparation to rehearse their steps and craft some costumes. It was definitely an advantage for the team to use their POWHIRI winning moves because the dancers didn’t had much difficulty in practicing but also a mere disadvantage because the audience and the judges have seen it before that made it look lame. To add some effects on their performance, the team used LED lights in their costumes that made them glowing on Monday night.

As the champion in POWHIRI last year, participants of the event were pressured because Dean Evelina M. Vicencio was expecting them to bring home the bacon once again. CEduc SC President, Mr. Raymart Ralotin said that in a statement that the pressure they felt might have contributed to their loss, yet they are looking at it as a motivation to join and win more competitions.

Although the team was not able to take home the grand prize, the appreciation and support of the CEduc community in each of their performances makes them feel stronger and positive.

ney of Mankind exhibit was launched on June 27, 2016 at the University of the East

al Museum, Cozoz Inc. and Crania Heritage Sciences Inc., the exhibit showcased fossils and ancient

It is a tie- Hannah Tejada and Ella Fermantez furiously grab the grand throphy in “Tulaan sa UE” at the IRC.

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tools from Dmanisi, Republic of Georgia dating 1.8 million years ago. Dmanisi is known for one of the sites for human evolution in the world.

In the middle ages, it was a city strategically

located along the historic Silk Road. The first human jaw was excavated in 1991 and since then, five skulls had already been discovered in the Dminsi site. When the fifth skull was published in Science magazine in its October 2013 issue, it made a huge impact on the

History- A general view of the First Humans out of Africa exhibit at the University of the East.

debate and study of human evolution. Along with the

man exhibition, which we will be bringing to univer-

fossils of early mankind, the cast of saber-toothed cat,

sities around Metro Manila and hopefully around the

bones of an extinct wolf, and an elephant molar were

Philippines,” said Crania Heritage Sciences head and

included in the exhibit, together with 5 stone tools.

Traveling Museum project director Mylene Lising. The

about

exhibit first launched at the Ateneo de Manila from

1.8 million years ago, about the same age of the hu-

Feb. 9 to Mar. 4, 2016. It is scheduled to run at the

man species found in Dmanisi. “Human evolution

following universities: Jose Rizal University (March

is our story and so everyone is interested in it. It’s

14-April 6), University of Santo Tomas (April 25-May

only a matter of how you tell it. It’s like Star Wars;

28), University of the East-Manila (June 27-July 22),

you can make a prequel or sequel. This is our start-

University of the Philippines-Diliman (Aug. 2-26),

ing point and we are going to develop more yearly

and De La Salle University Manila (Sep. 12-Oct. 14).

These

artifacts

were

dated

exhibits like this that promote discussion of hu-

CEduc offers help to colleges affected by fire

Sigma Chi President Ms. Louise Cajipe stated.

champion accepted the invitation to join the contest.

he First Humans Out of Africa: The Jour-

Manila Campus. Made possible by the Traveling

ercising and getting fit can be enjoyable,” PAN

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by Jasper Araniego and Debbie Grace Anigan

by Princess Francisco

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and faculty members of the department of

Poetry ‘alive’ in Tulaan sa UE 2016

A Showcase of the Past: The First Humans Out of Africa Exhibit

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he College of Education was filled with formed, UE Pop Idol 2016 Finalist Ms. Princess Caperemotions as the first ever “Tulaan sa UE: al and crowd favorite Mr. Ray-An S. Jusay comforted

erary showcase has been a great avenue for people

Spoken Word Poetry” transpired at the the emotional crowd with their intermission numbers.

Instructional Resource Center (IRC), College After the initial scores were tabulated, it resulted

people and the world. He added that students may

of Education Building last September 16, 2016. to a surprising 10 feat tie. The judges announced

Out of 45 candidates, only 20 hopefuls were the winners after a short deliberation: “Bu-

ets, Juan Miguel Severo and Mai Mai Cantillano to

able to pass the elimination round last Septem- hay Dorm” by Eunice T. Mabeza as the 2nd runber 9, 2016. The finalists were scored with poem ner-up ; “Pantay” by Christian Joshua B. Gonza-

spoken word poetry itself, and serve as a good way

content and poem delivery as the major criteria. les as the 1st runner-up.; and the champions were

The collaboration of Akademia and English MA. Ella Fermantez with her piece “Camp Sawi”

Club made the event successful as they prepared for and Hannah Grace Tejada with her poem “Bose” Winners of “Tulaan sa Hallway” last Auit for a month. With the supervision of Prof. Reg-

ferent

Luxardo C. Dela Cruz, the participants did exem- gust 5, 2016 were also proclaimed: Sharmaine plify the College of Education’s (CEduc) greatness Joy R. Birol’s poem won as the Teacher’s Choice

laan sa UE” which lasted for about

bibigay ng CEduc, mayroon din tayong Grab-a-Tutor

help fellow colleges affected by the fire inci-

program na kung saan matutulungan natin ang kap-

dent last April 2, 2016 that left the students

wa natin estudyante kung sakali man sila ay nahihira-

searching for rooms to use on the upcoming semester.

pan sa kanilang academics at isa na rin itong paraan

Mr. Raymart Ralotin, President of the Col-

upang mahasa ang ating kasanayan sa pagtuturo lalo

lege of Education Student Council (CEduc SC), said

na at magiging guro tayo sa hinaharap, ” Ralotin said.

that the council room on the 6th floor of the Edu-

cation building is now being used by the College of

cleanliness, be aware and responsible of every ac-

Arts and Sciences (CAS SC). CAS SC and CEduc SC

tion, and also emphasized that students from other

made an agreement that CAS SC may temporari-

colleges may deal with Education students, “Main-

ly use the vacant council room for office purposes.

tain cleanliness, kung gaano kalinis nang pumasok

Ralotin stressed that the CEduc may be small but

sana ganoon din pag-alis, maging maalam at re-

the will to help others is greater than they could

sponsable sa bawat kilos, simulan natin sa maliit

imagine, “Our population may be SMALL but we

na bagay tulad ng pagtapon ng kalat sa basurah-

have a BIG heart,” he stated. He also added that

an dahil sa maliit na bagay nagsisimula ang lahat.”

the college not only offer rooms but also programs

such as tutorials which caters the students’ needs

unity and excellence of the university is willing to pro-

in academics, “ Hindi lamang classrooms ang mai-

vide necessary help to their counter parts in great need.

He expressed that students must maintain

The College of Education, as a contributor to

CEduc SC launches Grab-a-Tutor Project may get in touch with Grab-a-Tutor’s project head ---continued from page 1 by sending (Name/subject/topic/free time/own We are always here to help them. We will con- contact number) to 0998-382-4605. “To all students duct a regular check about on their class per- who want to enrich and develop in each subject,

to express feelings and point of views towards other check online the works of Filipino Spoken Word powitness some figurative hugots, learn the basics of to revive the literary literacy of the millennials.

CEduc Dean Evelina M. Vicencio, as well

as professors, teachers, and students from difcolleges

and

Elementary

and

Second-

ary Laboratory School (ESLS), attended “Tufour hours.

win showcasing skills and talents. The performers Award; Bea Ellaine T. David’s as 2nd runneramazed the judges, Prof Mildred Jimenez and Mr. up; Jasper Kenneth M. Araniego as 1st-runMichael Angelo S. Mercado, in delivering poems. ner-up; and Cristina Sevillana as the champion.

The English Club Vice President, Jasper Ken The Program started with an opening prayer led

by Ms. Justerine Ubongen, followed by the singing of neth M. Araniego said in a statement that their orthe Natinal Anthem , then a brief introduction of Spo- ganization is looking forward to set Tulaan sa UE: ken Word Poetry given by the English Club President, Spoken Word Poetry as an annual activity of the Matthew Shih. After the first batch of presenters per- college. He also stressed that this modern-day lit-

And the winners...”are”- Mr. Reg Luxardo Dela Cruz delivers the good news to Hannah Tejada and Ella Fermantez.

‘Filipino, wikang dapat ipagmalaki’ sigaw ng Akademia

by Dan Angelo Evan

he College of Education spreads its arm to

New generation of poets- Contestants of “Tulaan sa UE” joyously poses with their adviser after the event at the IRC.

Akademia: ‘Face the Freedom Wall’

by Matthew Shih

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agsagawa ang Akademia ng Paligsahan sa

kampeon. Nasungkit ng mga English medyor ang ti-

paglikha ng Paksil para sa pagdiriwang

tulong Kampeon; Nakuha ng PiSci, na binubuo ng

ng Buwan ng Wika na may temang “Fil-

mga medyor sa Math, Biology at Sports and Welness,

ipino: Wika ng Karunungan” sa Students Teach-

ang ikatlong puwesto; at ang ikatlong puwesto ay

ers Office (STO) noong Agosto 19, 2016. Ang mga

nakamit ng miyembro ng Special Education (SPED).

kalahok sa nasabing patimpalak ay binubuo ng

tatlong kinatawan ng bawat espesyalisayon. Nag-

gan nating gawin ang ating parte upang mai-

pasiklaban ng husay sa pagguhit, pagkulay, at sa

tatak sa puso’t isip ng ating mga mag-aaral ang

pagbuo ng malikhaing ideya ang mga talentadong

kahalagahan ng wikang pambansa, ang Filipi-

mag-aaral ng Kolehiyo ng Edukasyon. Kanil-

no. Masyado tayong nahuhumaling sa paggamit

ang ipinakita ang pagmamahal sa wikang Filipi-

ng wikang banyaga na nakakalimutan na natin

no sa pamamagitan ng kanilang mga “poster”.

ang ating sariling pinagmulan. Napakaganda ng

Naging makabuluhan at makasaysayan ang

wikang Filipino, dapat itong ipagmalaki,” pahay-

gawa ng lahat, ngunit isa lamang ang itinanghal na

ag ni Bb. Erika L. Silvestre, pangulo ng Akademia.

“Bilang mga guro sa hinaharap, kailan-

“Creative Impulse” colors the Hallway

by Eunice Mabeza

C

olor and creativity come alive as MAPEH Xeline Farleah Beltran, an English Major stumajors showcase their works in “Cre- dent when asked to comment on the said acative Impulse” held last September 30, tivity. “I hope we have more activities like Cre-

2016 at the Instructional Resource Center (IRC). ative Impulse in the near future,” She added.

formance and if we find out that they still have they may want to avail the benefits of Grab-a-Tutor, difficulties, like if they fail, we’ll just continue those who want to be a tutor, just approach any of-

assisting them in their studies.” Jusay added. ficers from the CEduc Student Council,” told Jusay.

For the interview and evaluation, education “Grab -a-Tutor” is exclustudents who want to apply as a tutor or for a tutor sive for CEduc students only.

artistic

Led

by

Prof.

Maria

Cristina

Es-

Prof. Escario expressed that MAPEH’s ex-

cario, the MAPEH majors exhibited their pertise should not be limited in classrooms and and

prowess

creating

art

in

painting,

using

other

sculpting, they hope to maintain the activity at least annual. mediums. Selected

“It is like going to an art gallery,” said by rate

the

colorful College

artworks of

now

Education

decohallway.

by Sharmaine Birol

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kademia launched “Wika Mo Hugutan Mo” freedom wall last August 22 at the 2nd floor, College of Education building.

This activity is in-line with this year’s

“Buwan ng Wika” with a theme of “Filipino: Wika ng Karunungan”. Akademia aims to establish patriotism for our national language by letting the students share their “hugot lines” about our language

which is a trend to the youth .

Students

consistently

posted

their

“hugot lines” from August 22 to 26. People passing

by the corridor

stops and reads

the hugots posted by anonymous students.

“It’s entertaining and relatable… it a great

avenue to express our feelings in a creative manner where our language is promoted,” said one Dentistry student as she looked at the freedom wall.”

Erika L. Silvestre, president of Aka-

demia, stated that she is quite glad that many students are willing to face the freedom wall and hoping that this particular activity will be sustained by the next set of their officers.

FEATURE 8 FEATURE 9 Gloves are what he loves

by Jasper Araniego

in his hometown, Sta. Cruz, Paumbong, Bulacan.

Life outside the house

by Monica Gratil

His dream to provide their family a better future drives him to work harder. Though his salary does not suffice their needs most of the time; he still continues working as a janitor at UE Manila under the supervision of their agency called Global Pro Coop.

“Marunong makisama yung mga Eduk, ayaw ko lang na abusuhin nila yung kabaitan ko. Ayaw ko rin na kainggitan ako, trabaho lang, walang personalan,”

Cool- at CEduc hallway is Kuya Adrian showing his Mr. Pogi pose and killer Smile.

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olding a broom and mop every day at the premises of UE-CEduc, Adrian Pavico, or simply Kuya Adrian to many students of

the College of Education, roams around the classrooms cleaning all of it. He and his big smile make his job easier despite the kilos of trashes he faces.

“Mas mahirap maglinis sa high school kaysa sa

Eduk (College of Education) kasi mas magugulo sila (high school students). Dumadaan-daan talaga ako sa Eduk para kausapin sila kasi nakakaaliw (college students),” Kuya Adrian said, when he got placed again in the College of Education after the fire which damaged the UE-ESLS where he was assigned for some time.

Ate Michelle, his wife with their two sons, is

said

Kuya

Adrian

and

dislikes

as

he

about

revealed

his

likes

his

job.

During his lunch break, he usually chats with

his workmates. It’s not easy for him to balance his time for work and his family but he keeps positive mindset to survive. He always wants his kids to prioritize their studies and that Ate Michelle is always safe.

“Gusto ko sanang ma-promote pero kung ano

yung ibibigay ng management, masaya na ako doon, gagawin ko pa rin yung trabaho ko,” Kuya Adrian said.

Some

may

think

that

being

a

jani-

tor is just a simple blue-collar job but for Kuya Adrian, being one is an opportunity to give his family the fulfillment of their dreams.

A HOME AWAY FROM HOME

by Ma. Christina Sevillana

“The professor came and she started to discuss. I didn’t understand her, I just looked at her face then after the discussion she gave a quiz, I can’t do it because I didn’t know even the topic.”

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his is how Ms. SumeyyeBusraTopkaraoglu, a place where they are studying is odd from where they Bachelor of Secondary Education major in En- grew up, most foreign students experience having

glish student and a Turkish national, describes this. Most of the things are unfamiliar to their sensher day to day experience inside the classroom. Every es; the food, the climate, the beliefs, the gestures, day, for her, is like a puzzle, she has to connect those anything. And if they are the kind who is afraid of pieces together first, slowly and one by one, in order something new, they will also isolate themselves.

Also, homesickness is included in our list. Of for her to understand, not only the lesson, but her entire surroundings. And this daily scenario is dealt course, being miles away from their families make not only by Ms. Busra, but also by most of the foreign dealing with every day activities seem a little hard. students in our college and in our entire university. And when they feel lonely, they miss their families, the

One of the struggles that a foreign student fac- customs of their home place and the comfort it brings,

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eartthrob. Fashionista. Mysterious.

Friendly. Meet Allen Kirby Panopio, 4th year English major. Everyone look at him in different way. They always see that he is an ordinary guy who loves shoes, conscious with his hair and loves to hang out with his friends. But, what they don’t know is that Kuya Kirby has another side.

“Nakakapanibago, lalo na sa mga tao kasi puro lalaki kasama mo tapos biglang napasama, ka sa hetero na klase” (heterogeneous classroom) Kirby said, as he described his first feeling when he went outside the St. Francis Minor Seminary at Lipa, Batangas after staying there for one year.

As a kid, he was naughty and loves to go everywhere just to play with his friends. Because of his attitude, Kirby’s mom encouraged him to enter the seminary. He follow the will of God and the advice of his mother. As he pointed out, “Going to the seminary doesn’t necessarily mean that you want to become a priest, others just want to know God in an inside perspective.”

“Nakakamiss yung outside world kasi three months or two months’ kayong hindi nakakalabas, homesick.” said Kirby as he

share the reasons why he left the seminary after a year. It is normal that he experience longing for his family and friends because it’s a new environment and he will stay there for a long time.

He has no regret entering and spending a part of his life to the seminary. He learned a lot of things aside from praying; he engaged in different sports and socialized to other seminaries. From this experience, he learned different things and meet other people that are now part of his life.

He pointed out that it is fun entering the seminary especially when you are really engaged to God because most of the time you’re going to pray and you’ll become closer to God. His parents influenced him especially his mom, a teacher, to take education as his program after leaving the seminary. Education is not far from the seminary because if they become a priest they’re going to teach and spread the word of God. “Makapag masters, doctorate at makapagturo sa magandang school,” Kirby stressed as he discussed his future plans.

Being a priest is a lifetime commitment to God needing to offer your whole life serving him. Kirby tried to take the responsibility but, he is destined to another field which is to teach students and touch lives.

Beyond The Four-Walled Classroom

by Sharmaine Birol

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t’s just an ordinary day. Students go to school.

Listen… write… study… class dismissed. Some go to their hang-outs, while some go home. But not for Ruffa. Ruffa is a student-assistant.

After a whole tiring day in class, Ruffa Mae Salinas, a 2nd year BSED Biology student,will go directly to the library to start her duty as a student-assistant or what we called as SA, she have to work there for four straight hours a day. So after her class that starts at 7 AM onwards, she will go to do her duty from 4PM to 8PM.

Seems that Ruffa has grown to be a fine lady for at her age, she knows her responsibilities and the importance of education. Her mother doesn’t have a stable job, while her father was no longer with them.

She have two siblings and she’s the eldest, but her situation can never stop her for being educated. If there’s a will, there’s a way, so she applied as a student-assistant since the 2nd semester of academic year 2015-2016.

Indeed, hard work bears good fruit, for being an SA, Ruffa received a full scholarship grant so she doesn’t have to worry about her tuition fee. Plus, she is receiving a travel allowance every month, though not that much, it’sa big help for her daily expenses.

“… convert your weakness into your strength… let your ‘I cannot’ turn into ‘I can’…”

“It’s hard to be a student assistant” said she, “you have to maintain your study while working four hours straight in a day.” Being a scholar, she needed to maintain her good grades that’s why the time and her body condition is her greatest adversary. There are instances that she doesn’t have much time to review and do her assignments because of exhaustion and even though she doesn’t feel well, she have no choice but to finish her task.

Tasks varies depending on the library department heads. There may be a time that she doesn’t have to move much or sometimes, she may be very busy. Either way, she works diligently.

Meanwhile, despite of a hectic schedule, she still manages to perform well in their class. In fact, she is more motivated to study harder when she became an SA than the time when she was not because they’re not allowed to fail any subjects, or even drop it. She also learned to manage her time wisely and

…but now I have to consider that I have a family waiting for me to come home, needing my care and protection.”

Being a parent at the delicate age of 19 wasn’t

a joke.Eriel and Roda were both thrusted with a huge responsibility and forced them to sacrifice their youth, but Eriel doesn’t regret the decision he has made because he is very happy with how things turned out for him and his family. He believes that the experience only made him stronger. He revels in the feeling

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of having his own family. His advice to all the young

fathers out there? “Know your priorities. Family friend. review for his exams. He also had less or no time at all comes first. As the head of the family, it is our duty Being everything at once could seem for partying like he used to when he was a bachelor.“It to lead our loved ones to the Almighty God. We are so handful for just about anybody, was very difficult to adjust. You only had yourself to liable to Him for anything that happens to them.” but then there’s Eriel Ferrer, a MAPEH Ma- think about before. Back then, it was okay to go home jor studying at the University of the East. anytime you wanted after hanging out with friends, but

It is an admirable thing to face the consequencSporting curly locks and a boyish smile, one wouldn’t now I have to consider that I have a family waiting for es of our actions and think of all the positive things realize that Eriel has already tied the knot five years me to come home, needing my care and protection.” in any situation that we are in in order to survive in ago and is already a caring father to his one only Roda Ferrer plays a big role in the life Eriel as his oththis rollercoaster we call life. Life is full of the unexprincess, but being a family man doesn’t stop Eriel er half. He describes her as someone who is smart pected, but isn’t that what makes it more interesting? from pursuing his dream of becoming a profession- and strong – an independent woman who is capable father.

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student.

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al coach someday. He wants to inspire the youth to of making her own decisions and doesn’t rely heavpress on through the face of adversities and to al- ily on him. She bravely faces problems head on and is ways believe in themselves and in God Almighty. very family-oriented like him. She is a great mother to With a goal in mind, Eriel diligently studies and puts a their daughter, Summer, and a supportive wife to Eriel.

the barrier set by language differences isolates them The mentioned ones are only few of the many strugfrom the rest of the crowd. And sometimes, this also gles they face each day. And knowing these struggles

Like his wife, Summer also holds a special place lot of effort in his school projects. After graduating, he plans to take up a career in coaching and also intends in Eriel’s heart. His love for his preciousdaughter could

affects their learning because they are trying to un- that foreign students are facing, as their classmates, derstand and internalize the lesson in a language that we can help them overcome these circumstanc-

to pursueadvanced studies to gain more credibility. be seen in his eyes as he proudly introduced his little an Going back to school wasn’t easy at first. gel – a bright young girl who inherited his strong per-

can barely comprehend, especially when the teacher es. Let’s start to extend our hands to them and or the other students is switch coding from English to reach out to them. Make them feel welcome in our

Eriel struggled to adjust as he divided his time be- sonality and is a very competitive student in her class. tween being a family man and a hardworking stu- When asked if they had any plans on giving Summer

Filipino, which is very typical in a Filipino classroom. country, help them find home in a foreign land.

dent. There were even times when he had to put his younger siblings, Eriel is adamant to have no more daughter to sleep first before he did his homework or and plans to focus their whole attention on Summer.

Another is having culture shock. Since, the

waste it in a productive manner.

To those students out there “who feel down, upset, and find their study so hard thinking they would not pass, do convert your weakness into your strength. Think that you can do the best like others.

Think that you are lucky in your situation. Let your “I cannot” turn into “I can”. Take it from Ruffa who believes that “whatever mind conceive and believe, it will always be achieved.”

Nothing worth having comes easy. This is what Ruffa proved as she strive for her dreams not only inside the classroom but beyond its four walls.

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es is the language barrier that they have with the peo- even their favorite food. This struggle is very diffiple around them. Being unable to communicate due to cult to deal with, but they have to face and endure it.

Determined-Ruffa Mae Salinas, returning the books on the shelves as part of her duty as a student assistant.

LITERARY 10 LITERARY 11 Live Lib

7:00 am Class Justerine Ubongen

Jasper Araniego Shame enveloped me As I enter the birds’ nest of wisdom Myself turns busy each moment I turn to you Emotions can’t be identified You as a waste of time is not for me to say Poker face is shown, quietness fills the void The silence of yours makes my heart all gay No words can express the awkwardness on the field You house my soul whenever I feel deep blue.

Praying and hoping that I can glide to the room unnoticed Like a ballet dancer, drifting on the stage It is you where I see anyone untroubled (Then you noticed me) The lights you own is what I, students need Leaving me no choice, but to say “Sorry” To appreciate myriad of books we want to read Promising them that tardiness will be over Your retort to what is asked keep us unraveled.

Come tomorrow, another promise will be broken.

/Blank Space/ Matthew Shih

In my quest to go and search on a land far and wide A land of letters I can’t find From the sea of thoughts I see No words are coming out from thee

And I came back from the adventure With a bag of nothing, so obscure Then the king came for the task .

Said, “Where’s the paper I asked you to pass?”

Hear with eyes The poet’s silent scream and cries And be found missing In the labyrinth of littera

More than lOst, I was invisible Among the busy people

Sharmaine Birol

Busy people knowing their paths

Ikaw ang aking tula ikaw ang mismong salita sa aking mga obra ikaw ang hininga ng aking mga likha ang iyong pag-iral ang bumubuhay sa aking literatura

Goodbye

ikaw ang tinta ng aking pluma ikaw ang tasa ng lapis, at pambura na syang nagtatama ng maling letra sa puting papel na dinungisan ng makukulay na salita ikaw ang perpektong metapora ikaw ang tamang sukat at tugma ikaw ang totoong kasinungalingan sa mapanlinlang namundo ng panitikan ikaw ang aking tula ikaw ang mismong salita sa aking mga obra ikaw ang hininga ng aking mga likha ang iyong pag-iral ang bumubuhay sa aking literatura

Xeline Farleah Era Beltran I woke up with golden light flashing against my face.

As I opened my eyes, you were the first thought in my mind.

Monica Gratil I breathlessly grabbed my phone under my pillow.

I am like a bride on her wedding day, moving swiftly towards you.

Tutusukin, titignan, kakalkalin Walking down the streets, my feet barely touching the ground.

Magbubukas, magsasara pwede bang wag na lang Doing everything just to reach onto you.

Time kept running away from me, giving me short moments with you.

Magtatago, magdadahilan pero huli ka na naman I came in and you were already leaving, clock stopped ticking for us. Sisimangot, kakabahan, ngingiti sa wakas nakapasok na ng People around gazed towards me and then it made me realized that it is finally time to say goodbye.

Lagusan

“Bye sir, see you next meeting.”

Their paths being cLear

I stand in the middle of the forest unseen eyes surround me flashing their burning cold stares bright moon that blinds me

Clear of hUrdles, clear of fear Everyone hAd direction I recognize mine onLy as far as a stone’s tHrow

I stand amidst the wild animals waiting for me to be devoured with their dully sharp tongues this animal in me wants to flaunt

I can take a few steps but that was all While I was wandering Aimlessly, pointless Endlessly, senseless

Oh yes! You’re the lion king and I’m not a kitten, but a tiger Hear me meow and you’ll see me roar

As if it was dictated by Fate, we met I saw you when I was most vulnerAble

Say Hey! To The Word Fail Charity Duad

Sharmaine Birol

The poet is a clever fool Playing with the words To show the cruel kindness Of the deafening silence of this world

Now you’re in the era where anything’s instant Would you not spare some of your precious time?

To the place where intellects can have quite rhyme.

The power’s just there, waiting to escape the distant

Bea Ellaine David

Cowardly Courageous

Hear with eyes The song of the soul of the poet The words conceived Gave birth to an open secret

The poet industriously idles To give you this page Treasure this garbage And be blinded of its dull glory

O Lualhati

Ikaw ang aking Tula

Sharmaine Birol

Perhaps not all can stand up the use of book For they don’t know what they badly missed.

There was never an instance for some to look At the endless beauty of the accounts at risk.

O dear library, your wealth is indeed many The teasure you offer is quite enormous With you, readers don’t feel alone, nervous I pray for them to pick you not barely

Fluttering in the air I wander Seeking for birds of statements I’ll ponder

littera

You saw me when no one else did Your hands extended, as if reaching out for me

Who says failing is a bad thing?

Failure is a teacher No one succeeds 100% in all endeavors Failure shows you were lacking To surpass the obstacle before you is challenging Failure makes you shake in fear View it as an opportunity to be stronger Failure teaches the secret to success If you fear failing then you fear making the effort to succeed So, don’t be afraid to fail Failure is not our final destination anyway

Ready to accept me, Ready To nurture me I hope your hands don’t tire of helping But please know If they do I will be here to be wIth you

Eternally Lualhati Cristina Sevillana

It takes millions of years before starlights in the sky Reach our naked, innocent eyes That’s why, some of them are dead but still we can see their lights For their beacons travelled so long before it reached our dark nights And so are you, Lualhati You are the epitome of the starlight That lightens up our ebony night You are dead but never gone A pure paragon A living light from a dead darkness A perfect paradox

Darating, aalis, hihintayin Yan na lamang ba iyong gagawin?

Lalabas, papasok, maghihintay at mang-iiwan pa rin Magtatampo, magagalit, maiinis pero ikaw parin Malilito, maghahanap, magtatanong kung saan Lilingon, sisigaw, lalakad pero nandyan naman Mag-iisip, magtatalo ngunit isa lamang ang daan Mauuna o mahuhuli tayo’y magkasama naman

The Road Even A GPS Can’t Find

by Charity B. Duad

Who are we really?

So, we can confidently say this is our destiny.

Is the road we are taking a safe place in thinking, Or we are just used in this kind of living?

Are we scared to do something?

Just because we might lose everything?

Why say we are taking the wrong route?

And as the stars are made immortal by their light Only because it’s different?

You, Lualhati, are made everlasting by your work and time Aren’t there too many crossroads to take?

Others may not know you but through this poem That is why we hesitate in the decisions we make.

I’ll draw you so your legacy will remain But isn’t the scenery lovely?

And that will make your name We are experiencing both ups and downs dangerously.

Eternally Lualhati Have we all seen this place before and just didn’t remember?

Still, we would all love to get lost in this road with no tomorrow.

STO executes Siklaban ng Talino

by Xeline Farleah Beltran

ND Dep’t Maintains Annual Food Safety Symposium

Things got a little tougher for some of the groups in the average round, but the rest managed to get a goodscore.

There were groups who stood above the rest and definitely outshined the other teams in the difficult round.

The second runner-up title went head to head,

and MAPEH Majors, Jeofel Go, Jairus Mendoza and Raymart Ralotin, got the string of fate. The English majors, Bea Ellaine T. David, Christian Joshua B. GonChallenged- Siklaban ng Talino participants seriously answering the mind-boggling questions in the elimination round.

T

he Student Teacher’s Organization (STO) successfully

accomplished

their

quiz

bee project as their major activity for this

year’s foundation week last September 20, 2016.

The final round of the Siklaban ng Talino

transpired at the STO office. It was divided into three rounds, Easy (one point), Average (two points) and Difficult (three points), consisting of ten questions to be answered by each group. The groups had atleast one or two mistakes during the easy round.

zales and Cristina Sevillana, brought home the first runner-up title. The PiSci majors, John Peter Duran, Roi Junel Pangyarihan, and Renz David Sebastian, were declared as Champions for this year’s Siklaban ng Talino. All of them were given medals, certificates and token that varies based on their position.

in a statement that they are glad because every participant exemplified critical thinking in answering the extreme questions they have prepared. Montejo added that they will continue activities such as the Siklaban ng Talino to exhibit CEduc’s academic excellence.

T

by Dan Angelo Evan he Early Childhood Education (ECE) together

with

Akademia

set

their foot on Reserved Studies Cen-

ter for Children (RSCC) Quezon City last Au2016

for

an

outreach

by Bea Ellaine David

Philippine

Association

of

Nutrition-

ists (PAN) Sigma Chapter held its annual food safety seminar titled Achieving Op-

timum Health through Food Safety Sanitation at the Instructional Resource Center, 2nd Floor, College of Education Building last September 23, 2016.

Prof. Vanessa T. Orillano said that the sem-

inar will make the students understand and realize the importance of food safety in their profession. Ms. Mariel Mercadejas, the event speaker, is an alumna of Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics in the University of the East who is now working in Alberto’s Catering. The seminar focused on establishing ways of keeping food safe from pathogens while it undergoes through all the processes. She added that this seminar will help students to maintain and produce healthy foods for clients especially in hospitals.

“We are giving this seminar every year for nutrition

students for them to understand the importance of food safety in our profession particularly if they get to practice nutrition and dietetics in the hospital or food service,” said Mr. Paul M. Duero, PAN Sigma Chi’s VP-external.

CEduc feastsbyon Boodle Fight 2016 Eunice Mabeza

ECE revives Outreach Program club

Ms. Kristine Joyce Montejo, STO president, said

T

he

gust

11,

program.

With the help of Akademia and other volun-

teer Education students from the clubs of MAPEH, Special Education and English, the distribution of snacks and in-kind donations of the College of Education (CEduc) community were made possible.

The ECE club noticed the 3-10 year-old children of RSCC are longing for love and seeks for parent-figure, so they did storytelling, funfilled games, song and dance number which made them energized and joyful for a day.

Cyrica Vico, ECE club secretary, mentioned that activities such as their outreach program are important to be done because as future teachers of the young, it is their way to learn how to deal with

T

he College of Education (CEduc) community experienced a full-packed lunch

on the

anual boodle fight at the hallway of the Col-

lege of Education building last September 14, 2016.

A

number

of

Education

students,

along

with Dr. Eva Aurora Callueng Phd and Prof. Josefina Q Era, participated the activity organized by the College of Education Student Council (CEduc SC). The Nutrition and Dietetics students prepared Filipino delicacies that everyone enjoyed.

Prof. the

boodle

Callueng fight

with

commenced a

short

prayer.

Mr. Raymart Ralotin, president of CEduc SC said that even without words coming out of their mouths, the sense of camaraderie and togetherness is broadly evident on the faces of the participants.

The CEduc SC is looking forward to em-

ploy

a

lot

more

activities

that

will

A calm before the storm- CEduc’s students quietly gives grace to the Almighty God before the festivities start.

encour-

age unity among all the students of the college.

diverse personalities of children and to be aware of the children needs that they desire to address.

The ECE Club is always willing to welcome other organizations to join their activities as long as they share the same visions. Prof. Josefina Q. Era, adviser of the ECE club, was glad that the club has accomplished one of their major goals for this year and is looking forward to finish the rest on time.

The

next

outreach

program

of

ECE

Club will be on January 2017 in Bulacan.

A feast for warriors- Daphnee Costacio jubilantly participates in CEduc’s “Boodle Fight”.

A family that dines together, stays together- CEduc students happily dining together at the CEduc hallway in this year’s “Boodle Fight”.