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COE profs benchmark at Busan’s Silla University BUSAN, South Korea -- Some 25 professors of the WVSU College of Jan. - Nov. 2019 Education (WVSU-COE) visited Silla University here on Oct. 28, 2019 as part of their 6-day benchmarking and educational trip that includes Seoul.

At Silla University, they listened to Dr. Eunhwa Lee, dean of the said University’s College of General Education, who explained the process of continuous quality improvement.

Dr. Lee’s talk was followed by that of Dr. Chang-suk Kong, vice-head of the Silla Linc+ Project and vice-director of Academic Affairs who on spoke on industry- university collaboration (LINC+).

Prof. Marievic Violeta, chairperson of the COE Language Division, said she gained many insights at the benchmarking, one of which is the importance of collaboration with partners in the industry and the practical application of school learning.

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INTERNATIONAL COMPANIONS. Professors of the WVSU College of Education pose for their group photo with Dr. Eunhwa Lee, dean of Silla University’s College of General Education and Dr. Chang-suk Kong, vice-head of the Silla Linc+ Project and vice-director of Academic Affairs (rightmost). Photo by Hazel P. Villa

Silla University technicians also demonstrated to COE professors their products on artificial intelligence that includes a drone that does tasks

such as monitor fire-fighting and rescue operations.

The COE professors also toured Silla University’s food tech laboratories.

NCCA council designates Prof. Handa as head-elect for cultural education

By Orlando M. Gamilla Jr.

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DR. VICENTE C. Handa of the College of Education (COE) who holds the rank of Professor VI was designated as Head-Elect of the National Committee on Cultural Education of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) for 2020-2022.

The members of the executive council representing each region in the country elected Dr. Handa (who also serves as NCCA secretary) on Sept. 16, 2019 at the NCCA office in Intramuros, Manila.

Dr. Handa’s designation requires him to work on the formulation and promotion of policies and special

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projects about cultural education.

“We are responsible for planning of programs and activities related to cultural education in the entire country.

We also give grants to proposed projects under our committee,” said Dr. Handa who served as a member of the technical working group for research programs.

Dr. Handa, added that under the technical working group, they screen research proposals for thesis and dissertation grants wherein they decide what proposals will get funding from NCCA amounting to P75,000.00 to P300,000.

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News COE heads attend program internationalization in Thailand, Spain

By Dorothy Joy Espin

TUNING FOR EDUCATION. Dr. Ma. Asuncion Christine Dequilla and Dr. Hilda C. Montaño pose for a photo with international partners after a successful policy forum and general meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. Photo courtesy of Remi Charlene Salvilla WEST Visayas State University-College of Education (WVSU-COE) is one of the implementing universities of the Tuning AsiaSoutheast (TA-SE) Project for Teacher Education in South East Asia.

Given this, Dr. Ma. Asuncion Christine Dequilla and Dr. Hilda C. Montaño attended the Second Policy Forum and Sixth General Meeting of the said project last October 7 to 10, 2019 in Bangkok,Thailand.

Tuning is an international platform and network for the development of and reflection in higher education and its programs. TA- SE builds a framework of comparable and compatible qualification by applying the Tuning methodology in Civil Engineering, Medicine, and Teacher Education in Southeast Asian universities including the WVSU. The Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) was the pioneer program to undergo the Tuning procedures in the COE with the Child and Adolescent Development, Literacy and Professional Education treated as areas of assessment.

“Professional Education courses are aligned constructively with generic and specific competencies of TA- SE, and at the same time, with CMO (CHED Memorandum Order) standards, university standards, with the program

outcomes of CHED (Commission on Higher Education) and of other courses in the various degree programs,”said Dr. Montaño.

The trip to Bangkok was the last meeting for TA-SE Project.

“It may be the end of the project officially, but we still have work to do in line with finetuning our programs here in the university,” added Dr. Montaño.

Moreover, before the Policy Meeting in Thailand,TA- SE also had its 2nd Implementation Meeting at Bilbao, Spain last September 15 to 19 of this year. Together with Dr. Montaño was Dr. Alona M. Belarga, director of Instruction and Quality Assurance of the university, who attended the said meeting.

The program pioneers, the University of

Bilbao and the University of Deusto, shared their

current practices and strategies in student workload management to the participants. Dr. Montaño said that student workload would be a thing that they need to do in the university.

TA-SE started in 2017 and Dr. Joselito F.

Villaruz, the new WVSU President, brought

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‘COE to focus on research, extension, student development’ – Dequilla

By Orlando M. Gamilla Jr. WITH the thrust of improving research and extension capabilities as well as the student development programs (SDPs) of the College of Education (COE),newly-appointed COE Dean Ma. Christine Asuncion Dequilla told SILAK in an interview that she wanted students and teachers to work collaboratively in these areas.

Dr. Dequilla encouraged COE teachers to partake in studies and researches and publish, present and disseminate these and in the case of COE students, the new dean would like to give them the attention to make them critical thinkers and collaborators.

“To empower them (students) through programs that will enhance their leadership skills, that is why you have your Leaders Academy started by Dr. Montaño and this will be sustained,” said Dean Dequilla who took over from former Dean Hilda C. Montaño who resigned for health reasons.

A plan to give priority to students’ financial needs is also being designed through the aid of alumni, other donors and benefactors.

“Dr. Amabel Siason, my Associate Dean, is hands-on in following up on students and students’ activities. I asked her to give priority to students’ needs. She is designing a scholarship program that will solicit help from stakeholders for the students’ financial assistance,” added Dr. Dequilla.

COE prof is new prexy of WVSU faculty association

By Dorothy Joy Espin

THE West Visayas State University Faculty Association (WVSU FA) has its new set of officers for Academic Year 2019- 2020 with Dr. Vicente C. Handa from the College of Education (COE) elected as President of the association last July 29, 2019.

As president, Dr. Handa envisions members of the faculty to work with the WVSU FA in making decisions and policies.

“They (members of the faculty) must be consulted in the crafting of policies that will greatly affect them. I wish that my involvement will create a more collegial environment, working together with the administration for the betterment of the faculty members of the West Visayas State University,” said Dr. Handa who holds the rank of Professor VI. Aside from being the FA President,Dr.Handa is also the Division Chair of Science Education and one of the faculty regents of the WVSU Board of Regents.

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TAGUMPAY. Si Dr. Ricky Magno hawak ang kanyang tropeyo at suot ang mga medalya na iginawad sa kaniya bilang “Most Outstanding Teacher” ng WVSU. Litrato mula kay Dr. Magno DUGONG COE ang nananalaytay!

Mahigit kumulang sa tatlong taon nang tanghalin si Dr. Fina Felisa Alcudia ng COE bilang Most Outstanding Teacher ay sumunod na umarangka si Dr. Ricky Magno ng parehong kolehiyo matapos niyang mapagwagian ang titulong Most Outstanding Teacher sa taong 2019.

Inaaabangan ang nasabing patimpalak tuwing Recognition Program ng Unibersidad

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“Writingabooktobecirculatedtothewhole country is daunting. It takes a lot of patience, time, sacrifices, and effort,” said Prof. Tingson.

Moreover, the book which was started in August 2018, closely approximates the contents of the course on Teaching Science in the Elementary as prescribed by CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) 74 s-2019, and follows the

taun-taon. Ang nasabing timpalak ay bukas sa lahat ng mga interesadong faculty ng Unibersidad. Nakapaloob sa krayterya ng nasabing timpalak bilang basehan ng paghirang ay ang sumusunod: Ang performance rating sa nakalipas na tatlong taon, kagamitang pampagtuturo na naipalabas sa loob ng tatlong taon, nailathalang libro, pagpakitang turo at interbyu. curricular principles, spiral arrangements and suggested content of the Department of Education which is based on the K-12 Curriculum Guide for Science Grades 3 to 10.

Furthermore, the book, which is in module form, is especially geared towards BEEd students who desire to become elementary Science teachers in the future.

Hindi lang ang pagpatak ng langis sa nangagkakalawang na isipan ng mga estudyante nakatuon ang atensyon ni Dr. Magno, aktibo din ito sa iba’t ibang di-akademikong paglahok. Sa katunayan, bago niya nakamit ang titulo bilang Most Oustanding Teacher ay nauna niyang naibangko ang titulong Regional Science Teaching Center Service Award (2008), Knights of Rizal Exemplary Achievement Award (2011), Best Paper Award in an International Journal (2017), Gold Medal Award bilang tagasanay ng Mr. PASUC (2017) at Philippine Association of Campus and Student Advisers, Inc. Service Award (2018).

“I always believe in the Biblical passage that says, “Put God first in everything you do, for He will surely crown your efforts with success.”

Kung babakasin ang naging takbo ng karera ni Dr. Magno sa mundo ng pagtuturo ay malayo-layo na rin ang kaniyang tinahak.

Nauna siyang naging parte ng kaguruan sa institusyon ng Angelicum School Iloilo mula taong 1988 hanggang 1996. Pag-apak ng taong 1996 ay nagdesisyon siyang ipagpatuloy ang propesyon sa mismong Integrated Laboratory School ng nasabing Unibersidad. Sa katunayan, mahigit tatlong dekada’t isa na siya sa napiling propesyon.

Dahil sa nagsisilakbong kagustuhang makapaglingkod sa Kolehiyo ng Edukasyon at matapos kakitaan ng potensyal na mamuno sa buong kaguruan ng nabanggit na kolehiya, si Dr. Magno ay naluklok sa posisyong Associate Dean ng kolehiyo mula Enero hanggang Hunyo ng kasalukuyang taon.

Making non-readers... ...implementing programs for their benefit, we must follow her steps and start addressing the problems in school specifically in learning since we are molding these children to be the best version of themselves. As Stacy Bess quoted “You don’t need special training, you only have to care.”

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Editorial staff S.Y. 2019-2020 JB Ryan Babas Orlando Gamilla Jr. Editors in Chief Dorothy Joy Espin Phyllis Claire Zarriz Associate Editors Rocel Jamil Valenciano Dionessa Grace Galimba Dona Preter Managing Editors Beatriz Niña Barranco News Editor Ma. Trisha Nicole Valdez Features Editor Dianne Mae Estocado Literary Editor

The drowning of the resilient

William Bacani once wrote about the Filipino’s resiliency. He narrated that survivors are the Filipinos; the wrath of nature and cruel destiny may steal everything from them; their hairs may be blown by winds and legs crippled by the waves. The Filipino’s spirit of resiliency withstood many phenomena and adversities, and will be tested yet again by — this time, a bigger threat.

Filipinos have been through many calamities such as the deadly super typhoon Haiyan, but climate change and global warming may be the boogeymen under their bed that they should be afraid of. These are chains of events that they will not survive; unless they act.

Now, it is not an issue of who should act; everyone must take part in this endeavor to reverse the effects since the country will be one of the first places to suffer the dire consequences of inaction.

More extreme typhoons will come. An average of 20 typhoons hit the Philippines each year. This is not new to Filipinos but in the last 10 to 12 years, four of the deadliest typhoons ever recorded in history has hit the country and it’s getting worse as time passes.

Increase in sea levels will drown the nation. According to a study co-produced by the Asian Development Bank last 2017, seven cities in the Philippines are to be affected by the rise in sea levels (Manila, Davao and Iloilo to name a few).

There will be worse El Niños. El Niño is the abnormal warming of the ocean’s surface water in the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. With global temperatures rising, the ocean will absorb this heat and will eventually affect the nation itself since it resides in the said area. This will induce dry spells, crippling the agricultural sector.

Filipinos have an option to rally and fight for the environment, but that road may not be taken. The Philippines, according to a report of Global Witness on 2018, had 18 percent of 164 environment-related deaths.

In order for the governing bodies in the country to help reduce the impacts of climate change, the leaders have to be strict in implementing the Paris Agreement, which aims to reduce the emissions of gases that contribute to global warming.

Nonetheless, none of the laws would be deemed useful in safeguarding the environment unless the people of the Philippines would take these laws seriously as if their houses were on fire, because it is.

Joey Camilao Filipino and Local Languages Editor Aimerine Montaño Sports Editor Gabrielle Faye Tolentino Jessa De Los Reyes Queenie Rose Saludares Mary Grace Sanquillos Nickalaine Santiago Sophia Angela Docena Janna Marie Deocampo Rosefel Iritz Maghuyop Junior Editorial Assistants Paul Aries Valera Euthel Jhon Finlac Cartoonists Krizha Alaine Dela Serna Illustrator Toni Gwyneth Boluso Eugene Desengaño Digital Artists Paulo Bryan David SILAK TV Director Hazel Villa, Ph.D. Michael Caesar Tubal, M.Ed. Advisers Ma. Asuncion Christine Dequilla, Ph. D. Dean, College of Education Joselito Villaruz, M.D., Ph.D., FPPS President, WVSU

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Reading is one of the essential basic skills that a child to master as he Jan.needs - Nov. 2019 developmentally grows.

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eading is one of the essential basic skills that a child needs to master as he developmentally grows. At a young age, one must be equipped with the fundamental skills of learning-- the 3R’s (writing, reading, and ‘arithmetic) which is important in everyday use.

But how about those students who finished their basic education without knowing how to read?

What measures should the teachers and the government do to address this kind of problem?

According to the Department of Education (DepEd), non-readers in high school fall on the shoulders of the lower rungs of the agency, particularly on the Division and the

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elementary school. Teachers in the Elementary grades should identify at the beginning of the class the areas where pupils are weak so that they could proceed with particular solutions for intervention. The best approach for this problem is the remedial reading.

Remedial reading by definition is an instruction in reading aimed at increasing speed and comprehension by correcting poor reading habits (Collins English Dictionary).

Dr. Alma Silario Janagap, an alumna of West Visayas State University practices this kind of approach in teaching and it is proven effective.

As a pre-service teacher, I also like the idea of a “Reading Clinic”, one of Dr. Janagap’s projects in her school and community that promotes the development of a reading culture among students. I believe that when a teacher puts an extra mile to help and guide these nonreaders, then they will truly learn how to read.

Teachers, being viewed as a paragon of virtue and the fountain of knowledge should do their task correctly by avoiding the promotion of students to another next grade level if he is identified to have a reading problem.

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ukambibig ngayon ang Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression Equality Bill (SOGIE Bill) sa buong bansa at pinagbabangayan sa senado. Ang panukalang ito ay naglalayong mabigyan ang lahat, lalo na ang LGBTQ Community (Lesbian, Gay,Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Community) ng kanilang karapatang pantao at maiwasan ang diskriminasyon sa kanilang katauhang kasarian at mapatawan ng parusa ang sinumang lumabag dito.

Lalong umingay ang panukalang ito nang ang isang transwoman na nagngangalang Gretchen Diez ay inaresto dahil sa paggamit ng palikuran ng mga babae sa isang mall sa Quezon City. Isa lamang si Diez sa mga nabalitaan nakaranas ng diskriminasyon mula sa mga mapanghusgang mamamayan.

Lahat naman sa katunayan ay maaring maging biktima ng hindi patas na paghusga.

“Siguro ‘yung (Perhaps) discrimination should cover everybody, not just gender.

I’ve been discriminated on my color. Does that mean that I need to file a bill to protect people like me?” ito ang linya ni Senator Nancy Binay sa kanyang hindi pagsang- ayon sa SOGIE Bill na nagmulat sa aking isipan na ang saklaw ng batas na ito ay talagang nakatutok sa isyung pangkasarian. Kung iisipin, marami naman at hindi lang sila ang nakararanas ng hindi makatarungang pagtrato.

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making nonreaders read

By Phyllis Claire Zarriz

SUMMUS LECTOREM Lahat ay maaaring maging biktima nito. Sa panahon ngayon, tanggap ng karamihan sa lipunan ang LGBTQ. Sila ay may kalayaang magmahal ng pareho man o salungat sa kanilang kasarian, magbihis ayon sa kanilang ninanais at kalayaang magpahayag ng kanilang damdamin. Sa katunayan, ang Pilipinas ang isa sa mga bansang bukas sa third sex.

Lahat tayo ay walang takas sa mapintas na mata at mapanakit-damdaming mga salita. Kailangan nating isipin kung ang ating ipinaglalaban ba ay makabubuti sa nakararami at hindi lamang sa ating mga sarili at ng iilan. Kung karapatang pantao ang pag-uusapan ay marami nang batas ang bansang ito. Kailangan lang itong bigyan ng tamang pagpapatupad ng ating gobyerno upang ang lahat ay makararamdam ng pagtanggap at pag-unawa, anumang lahi, anumang kulay at kasarian.

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Lahat tayo ay walang takas sa mapintas na mata at mapanakit-damdaming mga salita.

Cafe Madness

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Photography and Coffee. Located at E. Lopez St., Jaro, Iloilo City, Snap.a.shot café, as the name suggests, is a comfort place for photographers. Much of the attraction also comes from their vintage cameras hanging on their wall as well as iconic mugs that look like camera lenses.

TINUKIB Discover Iloilo. Welcoming tourists with local coffee, delicacies, and authentic dishes and hand-woven and printed souvenirs, Tinukib café is a destination and food hub of people who want to literally savor their stay in Iloilo.

The two-storey café and souvenir shop shows the distinct culture and history of Iloilo on the second floor and serves mouthwatering dishes and drinks on the ground floor where the shop for locally crafted souvenirs is also located.

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Sweet Tooth’s Delight. For several years now, Alfresco Tea Hive in 22 David Star Building, General Luna St., Iloilo City has been giving Ilonggos enough reason to love, what with its selections of milk tea, milkshakes, and frappes.

TONI’S CAFE

An Eco-Warrior. Using metal straws to reduce plastic wastes has been one of Toni Café’s mantra which has won for it some fans in the person of Iloilo City’s ardent environmentalists.

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MUSHIN JAPANESE CAFE

A Taste of Japan. Located at the heart of E Lopez St., San Vicente in Iloilo City’s Jaro District, Mushin Japanese Café has the concept of letting clients experience the rich and thick flavors of Japanese cuisines and drinks.

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UNESCO PH declares ESC, SPEDSA, 3S’ Society as most outstanding organizations

By Euthel Jhon A. Finlac THREE organizations of the College of Education (COE) made it to the top 10 most outstanding organizations in the Philippines last August 10, 2019 chosen by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Club Philippines.

After a series of screenings, the UNESCO announced the short-list through their social media page, posting the qualified organizations for the flagship program which is the Education Student Council (ESC) batch 2018-2019 under the chairmanship of Karl Ivan E. Vegas.

Under the category of Education was the Special Education Students Association (SPEDSA) through the efforts of Nichole Joy I. Davasol, chairperson of SPEDSA. Furthermore, the Social Science Students’ Society (3S’ Society) qualified for the Humanities category spearheaded by Lorraine H. Gerochi.

“The exact reason why ESC and 3S’ Society were able to conquer the 10 Most Outstanding Organizations of UNESCO is because we have concrete plans and actions that are in consonance with the thrust of UNESCO, which these two organizations that I am advising right now were very much consistent in implementing the different programs that involve youth empowerment, environmental care and protection, social responsibility, cultural awareness, academics, student leadership and a lot more,” shared Dr. John Erwin P. Pedroso, adviser of ESC and 3S Society.

To qualify for the recognition, every organization should submit and present their flagship project that elaborates the organizations vision, mission, objectives, implemented programs and advocacies that are ready to be implemented in their respective places. UNESCO Club Philippines shall help the organization in the implementation of the said venture.

“I am glad that this year, our organization made it again to the shortlisted clubs of UNESCO and were given the chance to present its flagships in accordance with the UNESCO’S Sustainable Development Goals and under the Education category. I believe in the passion and competence of the current officers and members in uplifting the name of SPEDSA,” said Davasol, Chairperson of SPEDSA.

COE profs to launch book on Science education nationwide

By Ma. Trisha Nicole B. Valdez

COMPLEMENTING the 3-unit course of the New Teacher Education Curriculum for the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd), as prescribed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the West Visayas State University-College of Education (WVSU-COE) professors -- Dr. Shirley R. Jusayan and Prof. Lea C. Tingson, along with retired WVSU-COE teachers, Dr. Purita P. Bilbao and Dr. Lourdes N. Morano, co-authored a book designed as an instructional material on teaching Science in the elementary level.

Published by Lorimar Publishing, Inc., the book “Teaching Science in the Elementary Grades Volume 1: Chemistry and Physics”is part of Project WRITE (Writing Resources for Innovation in Teacher Education), and is one of the latest editions of more than 60 publications that are in active circulation nationwide.

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SMILING PROUD. Ma. Rinia Baldoza receives her certificate and medal for the IWAG Award from Mr. Jaime S. Cabag of PIA-6. Photo courtesy of PIA 6

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By Dionessa Grace E. Galimba

MA. RINIA Baldoza, Senior Head Consultant of Silak Media, Inc and former editor in chief received her citation and medal from the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Region VI last March 15, 2019 after qualifying as a recipient of the IWAG award.

“It’s an honor for me to bring pride to the publication and the college as well. I am forever grateful to my advisers for their love and support,” said Baldoza who has attended PIA journalism trainings and seminars and won several awards in the College Press conference (COPRE) competitions for four years.

Moreover, Baldoza was also Ms. COPRE 2018 and garnered the best in talent award.

According to Jaime S. Cabag, PIA- VI OIC regional head, this incentive scheme is designed to give recognition to the valuable efforts of graduating campus paper editors and writers for their contribution in the integration of development communication in their campus and college publications.

This year, 40 deserving campus journalists from different schools around Western Visayas were given their awards and citations.

“The agency had cited students for promoting national development through campus journalism since 1997,” said Cabag.

The evaluation criteria to qualify for this award entails development communication published in their campus paper, communication work experience and training, academic or scholastic performance and their participation in school and community activities.

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Pulong para makiayon Ni Rocel Jamil Valenciano NASADYAHAN gid ako nga mag-eskwela ron ako sa siyudad kay pwede ron ako matawag nga city girl. Pagbalik ko sa amon banwa pabugal ko gid nga lain akon ron panghambal, nga du sosyal na ako magmitlang ka mga tinaga. Pero pagpungko ko pa lang sa akon purungkuan sa una nga adlaw kang klase namon, du hindi takon magbuka kang akon nga baba.

Jan. - Nov. 2019 Nahuya ako nga mag istorya sa anda kay lain akon tuno, kag may mga tinaga ako nga indi nanda maintindihan. Sa una ko nga tilaw mag istorya sa akon classmate, sa pagkawili ko nga pag istorya ka na, nalipat ako nga dapat ako mag hiligaynon. Gasarakot ron ang akon mga ginahambal may hiligaynon ron kag karay-a. Gani ang agwa ko sa pamatin-an ka mga taga siyudad, du kinamatis kag trying hard. Umpisa ka to wala ron ako nag gamit hiligaynon kay karay-a gid akon hambal. Naayawan gid ako nga maghiligaynon kay wara ko man natutupan kay gagurumo gid akon hambal.

Ginasunlog ako kang akon mga classmate kag kung kis-a gina sunod sunod nanda ang “ja kanakon” nga mag tinaga nga permi ko ginamitlang.

Ugaling, gina pasobrahan nanda ang tono bisan di man gid ti amo ang paghambal ko. Gakadlaw na lang ako kay indi ko gid man maman an dayon nga amo ra akon paghambal. Nga ja ako sa siyudad, wara ko kamaan nga ang ilog gali pagsunod, ang akig kung sa karay-a ugot kag ang lubi sa amon nga lugar niyog. Rako pa nga mga tinaga ang lain gid sa amon nga paghambal pero gapasalamat ako kay indi lang man ako ang karay-a sa classroom. May taga Leon, San Miguel, Pototan kag taga Antique ako nga classmates nga naga karay-a man. Amo ra nga indi gawa budlay kanakon ron, kag ang mga taga siyudad ko nga classmates maka intindi ron man kang karay-a kag kung kis-a ginasunod pa gani nanda.

Ang paghambal amo ang pinakabudlay nga bahin nga maki ayon rigya sa siyudad. Apang gina obra ko man ang tanan para makamaan kay para indi ron ako pagkadlawan kag para maintindihan ako ka tanan.

Gapati ako nga responsibilidad ko nga tun an ang hiligaynon kay nag dayo ako rigya para mag eskwela kag kalabanan kang mga tawo rigya ga gamit hiligaynon. Pero amat amat lang nga proseso kay kung magbuhay man ako rigya, mahulasan ron man ako mag mitlang ka mga mga tinaga kang mga taga siyudad.

COE prof. is...

Together with Dr. Handa, the following are the new set of officers of the WVSU Faculty Association: Vice President: Prof. Edsel Llave, Lambunao Campus Secretary: Prof. Veronica Mendoza, COE ILS Asst. Secretary: Dr. Virgie Tan, Himamaylan Campus Treasurer: Prof. Emily E. Robite, CON Asst. Treasurer: Prof. Weena Paclibar, COP Auditor: Sis. Cynthia G. Miñon, CBM Representative Business Managers: Dr. Ceasar P. Gardose, COM PIO: Prof. Florencio L. Cordura Jr., Janiuay Campus College Representatves: COC: Prof. Dave Quimpo CAS: Dr. Jeffrey Ballaret Calinog Campus: Prof. Rey C. Cañuto Lambunao Campus: Dr. Jerry A. Ceballos Pototan Campus: Dr. Charlie D. Dormido

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Kabudlayan kang sangka Karay-a Ni Mary Grace Sanquillos

ANGGID kang sangka pangayaw nga tumandok ang reaksyon ko kang nagsulod ako sa WVSU.Tumandok ako kang Panay garing pangayaw sa nagkalain-lain nga lenggwahe.

Bilang sangka Taga-Dao sa binukid nga parti

kang Antique, dalom pa kuno sa awang ang akon Kinaray-a. Garagumo gani hambal kang karak-an. Wara ako nagsala sa tinaga nga garagumo pero kon sa padalomdalom, may mas mabudlay pa gid gali tungkadon.

Kinahanglan sipad-sipadon para maintindihan kag manalupsop.

Kon kis-a, indi maintindihan ang pagbinaisay

kang mga Karay-a hay lain ana ka sara, lain pa gid ang eksplenasyon ka sara. Mayad lang gid kon dar-on sa maathag nga pag-eksplekar. Indi man pwidi magpauplok lang sa binit kag mamati.

Ginatirawan ko magmitlang kang Hiligaynon,

Akeanon kag kon ano pa dyan nga pulong. Bisan medyo sikwawi padayon lang, a. Nagaparapamangkut man.

Kon daw indi gani matulon, iklaroha. Nagparapaanggid.

Ginapamatyagan kon diin nagpatas kag diin naglain.

Dirediskobre. Sa amat-amat mahukas riang nagabalabag sa paminsaron. Nag-iriistorya ang sangka Karay-a.

SILAK at 40... ...against oppression, clamor for quality education, encouragements to students in despair that they stand strong so that they can get that coveted diploma and end the vicious cycle of poverty in their families and communities.

Now at the beautiful age of 40, SILAK Media, Inc. will focus on exploring more possibilities in the world of campus publications. In the last decade alone, SILAK has metamorphosed into a publication that now has a consistent literary folio to complement its magazine and tabloid. A stalwart, SILAK is the only campus publication in the region with a

television department with SILAK TV. This is on top of its very active social media presence.

At 40, SILAK seeks “age-defying relevance” as a woman her age is wont to do. Now that its platforms are in order, SILAK will level up in terms of narrating more stories that will make readers think of their own contributions to society’s betterment and in the process, have the name of West Visayas State University “resound over mountains, regions, valleys and seas”and have “genius bridge the earth and boundless sky”.

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FEATURE

30 Years at the COE: Then and Now

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Adviser’s Desk

By Dianne Mae T. Estocado

THIRTY years is a ripe time to reflect

also saw the transition from approaches

on the changes in an institution and surely,

to

teaching

there are many things to appreciate and learn.

as

the

and

motivation

learning of

the

as

well

students.

SILAK interviewed Prof. Marievic

“We are helping students to be updated

M. Violeta, chairperson of the Language

with technological skills and knowledge

Teaching Division, who has been teaching

because the learners that they are going to

in the college since 1987 following only in

have are what we call digital natives. With

the footsteps of the present Dean, Dr. Ma.

regards to students’ motivation, the students

Asuncion Christine Dequilla, who entered

before are disciplined and more-focused

WVSU two years ahead of Prof. Violeta. The

because of the traditional teaching but do

two of them are the longest-serving professors

not necessarily mean they are smarter than

in the College of Education (COE).

the generation today because, despite the

With

her

long

experience

in

de-focused attitude, students still manage to

teaching in the College, Prof. Violeta

do things very well. The student must have

has witnessed the transition in teaching

consistency of purpose, what is it that you

styles, students’ motivation and the culture

want and stick to that, that is why gahambal

of excellence embedded in the college.

ko, you need resources, a group that will

“Sang una, teacher-centered- teacher

scaffold you because if you are alone you

has the say on what to do and the students

cannot survive,” adds Prof. Violeta who

need to follow, the detail is not ordained to

graduate Magna Cum Laude from the COE.

do both content and pedagogy. The training

Through the years, the College has been

is that you talk about the subject and the only way of getting the subject and master it is through books, so no other chance of getting any other means of information but in an in-activity library’’, shares Prof. Violeta.

The one-shot deal curriculum change from Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP),

Program

Educational

for

Development

Decentralized (PRODED),

New Education Secondary Curriculum

a witness to the changes and transitions in the basic education program because it is the lead institution in the region with experienced teacher-educators that hone pre-service teachers to be equipped with the right skills and attitudes to adapt to the changing nature of the educational curriculum

and

learner-orientation.

Prof.Violeta retires in six years’time but for

Curriculum

her, more than 30 years of honing pre-service

(BEC), Revised Basic Education Curriculum

teachers into productive citizens begetting

(NESC), Basic

Education

(RBEC) to the current curriculum which is the K to 12 Curriculum. All these changes

more productive young Filipinos is the feather on the cap of a well-lived teacher’s life.

SILAK at 40: Exploring for more possibilities

By Hazel P. Villa SILAK Adviser and Editor in chief in 1992-93

IF SILAK Media, Inc. were a woman, she would be graceful and proud in her bearing. She might have a few lines on her forehead to mark decades of deep thought and reflection over society’s woes.The corners of her eyes would start to show signs of crow’s feet and only because those eyes have cried over sad stories and have crinkled in laughter over students’ anecdotes of school bloopers and unlikely victories over life’s “slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.” Her voice would be mellifluous but authoritative – developed from periods of speaking for the voiceless and the powerless. After all, it requires much effort to be heard in the sundry cries of despair and misery everywhere.

If SILAK were a woman, she can be described as dauntless, resilient, and intrepid.

And yes, she is, at 40 years old.

That is undeniable.

Four decades ago, SILAK started as a campus publication which happens to be the first in the then West Visayas State College.

It chronicled the activities of the College of Education (COE), practically acting as historian of what is now known as the Center of Teaching Excellence in Western Visayas.

SILAK’s archival copies show that indeed, excellence is a tradition at the COE. The pages of past magazines and tabloids proudly narrate victories in various competitions, scream the names of graduates with latin honors who then proceed to become Metrobank Outstanding Teachers, or Outstanding Students of the Philippines, or Rizal Model Student. There are stories of countless recognition in these islands and overseas. Also in these archives are hundreds and thousands of words that speak F To page 3

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Service. Integrity. Leadership. Advocacy. Kinship.

COMMITTED TO DEVELOPMENT JOURNALISM

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Vaping: The new flavor of death

By JB Ryan Babas IT MAY be hard to determine where vaping’s roots of popularity emanated, but it ’s safe to say that it became a trend Jan. - Nov. 2019because people now had the chance to enjoy smoking with different flavors. Now, just because the flavors changed and the sensation feels a bit lighter, it is safer to inhale. Wrong.

Just as when you thought vaping was the way to go because it ser ved a better alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes, sorr y to burst your bubble. As a matter of fact, it poses more threats than traditional smoking does. Vaping could deliver as many problems as your old cigarette can.

Mouth decay. Irfan Rahman, a toxicologist at the University of Rochester in New York, investigated the mouths of some vaping teenagers who reported they had sore, bleeding mouths and throats.Results showed that the vapors inflame the mouth cells in a way that it promotes gum diseases.

Rockin’ with heavy metals.

A study from the University of California, Berkeley investigated five different brands of e-cigarettes and they found traces of nickel, chromium and manganese.

Technically, these heavy metals can be found in rock formations, but inside the body, they ’re harmful. Nickel and some forms of chromium are cancerous and manganese attacks the ner vous system.

Addictive as coffee. Since e-cigarettes contain nicotine, they will literally have you wanting for more and more and more until you reach that point where you’ ll feel incomplete and crappy when you can’t have your daily dose of it. Once addicted, it entails an endless possibility of diseases and disorders in the body.

Recently in the Philippines, the Food and Drug Association (FDA) is urging all government hospitals to report injuries and illnesses related to e-cigarettes since five persons were reported to be dying

ACROSS THE GREAT DIVIDE. Vaping was thought to be the safer route, but this was proven to be as deadly as its predecessors: cigarettes.

from “mysterious” lung conditions linked to the device.

This was a similar investigation by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USCDC) where they had five deaths in different states in the countr y associated to e-cigarettes.. “ This news must ser ve as an impetus to regulate the consumption of these products in the Philippines, to help limit the potential catastrophic health outcomes that come with their use,” said Maricar Limpin, Executive Director on Action on Smoking and Health.

In the first place, abstinence can help alleviate this problem, but that can’t be a hundred percent effective since it is in the nature of mankind to give in to pleasure.

They just have to be sensitive enough and be more aware of the fact of vaping’s consequences, or else, they pose problems not only to themselves but for society as well.

Photo courtesy by Rappler

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SPORTS

Estudyante ng ILS, sinisid ang gintong medalya sa 2nd JBLMFU Foundation Day

Nina Joey Camilao at Aimerine Montaño PUMAILANGLANG SA Individual at sinundan pa ng kaniyang pagsali sa category ng swimming competition ang nakaraang Dinagyang National Invitational 16-anyos na si Vhee Junnyne Militar, Swimfest 2019 na kung saan ay ibinulsa rin mag-aaral sa ika-sampung baitang ng niya ang gintong medalya.

West Visayas State University Integrated “Trust the process. Kun baga, siyempre Laboratory School (WVSU- ILS), wala gid kita kabalo mo kun what lies ahead. matapos languyin ang gintong medalya Amo na nga trust the process ka nalang sa kategoryang 50 meter Breast Stroke sa gid,” pahayag ni Militar matapos kunan ng inilatag na 2nd John B. Lacson Maritime panayam.

Foundation University ( JBLMFU) Pinangungunahan din ng batang atleta Foundation Day nitong Setyembre 21 to ang iba’t ibang mga posisyon sa organisasyon 22, 2019 sa JBLMFU-Molo. sa loob at mapa-labas man ng paaralan. Ilan Kayud-marinong nilangoy ni Militar sa mga posisyong kanyang pinaninindigan ang pangnasyunal na kompetisyon ay ang mga sumusunod: Colonel siya sa kung saan tinalo nito ang iba pang mga Aerospace Cadets of the Philippines, Asst. manlalangoy mula sa iba’t ibang rehiyon.

Auditor ng High School Student Council Beterano na si Militar sa nasabing at Team Captain ng ILS Swimming Team. larang. Sa katunayan, ilan sa mga pagkilalang “Before, gakabudlayan ko kay gakanyang naibangko ay ang mga sumusunod: school pa ‘ko mo, and school hours ends Palarong Pambansa 2016 sa kategoryang at five o’clock. Tapos amo na sa time4x50 meter Freestyle Relay, nasungkit nito management gakaalang-alang pa ‘ko kun ang Bronze; at Western Visayas Regional kaisa. Amu na nga daw wala gid ko tsansa Athletics Association (WVRAA) 2018 mag-training gid bala husto,” pagbabahagi sa kategoryang 4x50 meter Medley Relay pa ng atleta sa karanasan nito sa nasabing kung saan naangkin din niya ang silver kompetisyon medal.

Balik ensayo na muli si Militar Kampeon din si Militar sa parehong bilang paghahanda para sa mga darating kategorya sa nakaraang Iloilo City Schools na kompetisyon sa tulong ng kaniyang Sports Council (ICSSC) Meet kung saan tagasanay na si G. Renold Dutchilla, isang matagumpay nitong nahakot ang pito na atletang manlalangoy dati na nagtatag ng gintong medalya. Matagumpay ding naiuwi Iloilo Sea Warriors Swim Club noong 2006 ni Militar ang gold medal sa Batang Pinoy at meet referee sa Philippine Swimming 2015 sa kategoryang 50 meter Breast Stroke Inc. Grand Prix.

PAGSISID NG TAGUMPAY. Militar, walang kupas ang pag-ensayo sa pag-langoy upang makamit muli ang kampeonato. Litrato mula kay Vhee Junnyne Militar

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Of rights and sports

By JB Ryan Babas

CONCILIATOR

T

hrough the years, the LGBTQ+ Community has transcended many boundaries: the right to live, the right to equal opportunites, the right to marriage. We need rights to exist in society and to partake in many endeavors. This includes the right to compete in sports.

Sports is for everyone. It can induce a wide array of health benefits be it physically, emotionally, mentally or socially. But when it comes to competition, it is a whole new story.

The idea of transgender people competing in sports going against those who are born biologically male or female tips off the scale of playing fair and square. Yet we also cannot deny the LGBTQ group’s right to compete in sports.

There is this alternative that they be placed in a separate category just like giving them a pageant of their own such as the Miss International Queen.

They can still join the Olympics, the SEA Games or any competition for that matter but on the fact that they go against trans people as well.

To even begin with, physiologically, males have an advantage against women. If our society wholeheartedly recognizes the individuality of every person living in it, we just might find big, tall, muscular biological males going against females in wrestling competitions since that we will be recognizing them as women since they believe they are women deep inside.

Still, the issue of inclusivity and recognizing their rights linger. As a member of the LGBTQ+ Community, it is a struggle every step of the way, but it does not mean that we must abuse our freedom and choke the leaders of our society just to get what we want.

But to make everything fair for everyone, they should have a competition against other Transpersons, especially if they have undergone transitioning.