LSPU-SPCC holds moral

Tech Ad reaps awards in 10th U-Wide Press

Congress byAngelica Maries Maderazo

Continue to page 15 Technology Advocate writers and artists once again proved that they could bring home the honor as they bagged 16 awards from the 10th University Wide Press Congress with the theme, “LSPU Student Publications: Always moving in unison for inclusivity for One University,” last November 24-26 at Laguna State Polytechnic UniversitySiniloan Campus. Baybay Granary led the annual intercampus event of the four-campus publication of Laguna State Polytechnic University: Technology Advocate (San Pablo City Campus), The Gears (Sta. Cruz Campus), Bay Breeze Group of Publications (Los Baños Campus) and the host, Baybay Granary (Siniloan Campus). Technology Advocate’s College Category awards were as follows: Maria Cecilia Jhadziah Diva-1st Opinion Writing English, 1st Literary Writing English, 2nd Copyreading and Headline Writing English; Winmark Bombio1st Opinion Writing Filipino, 1st Feature Writing Filipino and 3rd Literary Writing Filipino; Andrea Nicole Aspa- 1st Comic Stripping Filipino and 1st Graphic Illustration Filipino; Felipe Dimaculangan II- 1st Editorial Writing English and 2nd Feature Writing English; Kim Arnie Gesmundo- 2nd News Writing Filipino and 3rd Copyreading and Headline Writing Filipino; Angelica Maries Maderazo- 2nd Photojournalism English and 3rd Infomercial; Jay-Ar Funtanilla- 2nd Editorial Writing Filipino and 3rd Infomercial; Priscilla

LSPU-SPCC holds Moral and Spiritual Values Enrichment Seminar by:Kim Arnie Gesmundo, Lhorengel Jestre, Jennis Maghirang “This activity aims to tell the image of public and private servants and teach them to be Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Maka-kalikasan at Makabansa,” Executive Councilor of Values Formation and Spiritual Transformation Council Philippine International Inc., Leonilo F. Fosana, stated during the Moral and Spiritual Values Enrichment Seminar and Lectures at Laguna State Polytechnic University, San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC), October 16. College of Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Computer Studies (CCS), and College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) attended the morning session while the College of Teacher Education (CTE), College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT), College of Engineering (COE), and College of Industrial Technology (CIT) attended in afternoon. Campus Director, Dr. Daniel Bunal gave an opening remarks about the moral integration of the LSPU-SPCC students. TPCI Inc. member, Patrick Von Fallaria emphasized the goal of Moral Recovery Programs to transform the image of every Filipino regarding their moral values as Fosana conducted an activity that focuses on loving God and the family. Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS), head, Prof. Albert Castillo awarded the certificate of appreciation to the guest speakers. Jarrix Delica Bunyi served as the master of the ceremony.***

Castillo, Carandang names as Mr., Ms. PE 2019 by: Felipe Dimaculangan, II Continue to page 15 UNIVERSITY AMPHITHEATER—Christian Angelo P. Castillo and Regina Ella S. Carandang were named as Mr. and Ms. Physical Education, Dec. 13. Aside from holding the said title, Carandang hauled special awards including Ms. Photogenic, Best in Production Number, Best in Uniform, and Popularity Award. In Question and Answer portion, Castillo was asked to interpret the photo flashed on screen and his answer as quoted: “Ang litrato po ay nagpapakita ng pagkakaisa despite po ng pagkakaiba-iba ng bawat tao sa buong mundo. Ito po ay marapat lamang na pairalin po hindi lamang po sa Pilipinas kung hindi sa buong mundo dahil sa pamamagitan po ng pagkakaisa o unity ay sama-sama po tayong uunlad hindi lamang sa buong Pilipinas pati ang buong mundo ay magkakaroon 13NEWS ng peace, love, at kaunlaran.” (The picture shows unity despite diversity of nations in the world. This must prevail not only in the Philippines but in the whole world because by unity we grow and attain peace, love, and progress.) On her turn, Carandang answered in response to the photo of stressed man: “May iba’t iba tayong klase ng stress na nararanasan. Nai-stress tayo sa ating pamilya, sa ating mga kamag-aral, sa ating mga kaibigan, sa love life, at sa pag-aaral. May tatlo akong paraan upang maiwasan ko o ma-overcome ko ang stress na aking nararanasan. Una ay nagtitiwala ako sa Diyos. Nagdadasal ako. Ipinagdadasal ko sa Diyos kung ano ang problema ko. Pangalawa ay iniisip ko ‘yong sarili ko. Naglalaan ako ng me time. Kasi sa paraan na iyon naiisip

GESTURE. Accreditor reviews thoroughly documents of Area 2.

AUDIO-VISUAL EDUCATIONAL CENTER (AVEC)—Thirteen AACCUP accreditors chaired the evaluation of documents of college courses, 10:15 a.m. of October 22. SPCC secures opening day for Accreditation by: Cecilia Jhadziah Diva “Make your reports very comprehensive. Lahat ng mga report, dagdagan ninyo ng proof dahil inadequate kung less than three, [Add proof to your reports as it becomes less reliable and inadequate if it is less than three.]“ said Dr. Anabelle De Vera of Mount Province State College (MPSC) as she scrutinized the Bachelor of Science in Office Administration (BSOA) with the teacherin-charge Madelon Briz. As to Dr. De Vera, the training design must show sustainability and the progress of the said program must be included in the monitoring and evaluation report. For Doctor of Education— Major in Educational Management, Dr. Agripina F. Banayo headed the extension services unit where projects include the Sagip-E conducted in Brgy. Bagong Bayan and the Gawaing Pangkabuhayan. Upon evaluation, it was emphasized that before the creation and implementation of such services, there should be strategic planning like the meeting of stakeholders, writing of letters (e.g. invitation and acceptance), and program management. Evaluation for the BS Electrical Engineering (BSEE) began by probing the faculty profile which includes its members, the subjects taken by the students, and the learning facilities.****

ENTRUSTED. Accreditors summarized the 3-day State-U evaluation. 14 NEWS The Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) accreditors continued the evaluation of documents for each area and program followed by conducting ocular visits around the university on Day 2, Oct. 23. Prof. Genevive Garcia led the ocular visit where the accreditors assessed the Computer Laboratory in College of Computer Studies (CCS), Biology Lab in General Education Building (GEB) and College of Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA) Room 201 where she stressed that CBMA should have a concrete laboratory. Also, she focused on observing the number of computers, ventilation and arrangement of the university’s laboratories. Prof. Franklin A. Samonte, accreditor for Area 5 was assisted by Dr. Delon R. Ching and Mr. Allen Pasia on the ocular visit to the laboratories and research facilities of the campus where they visited the Ideation Design and Development (IDD) Laboratory and the Research and Development Office. Dr. Trinidad D. Macasil, the accreditor assigned for Area 4 interviewed Mr. Gara Mae Mandribe from College of Engineering (COE), Ms. January Jalbuena from CBMA, Ms. Jennifer Refugia from College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) and Mrs. Julie Fe Panoy from (CTE) and focused on the evaluation of the overall reports of each college wherein the accreditor complimented them for their work. Area 2 which focuses on faculty was evaluated by Dr. Annabelle B. De Vera where she emphasized the future capabilities of new applicants by teaching weekend classes for one year before giving them full time classes and to determine proper distribution of teaching hours while Prof. Trinidad G. Pasiong examined teachers’ strategies by asking students’ opinion about their teachers’ teaching style and further suggested different strategies that focuses on records and documentations. For Area 10, Dr. Estela Mario R. Supnet, emphasized that the contingency measures of each building are significant in determining the preparedness of the university. **** State-University Accreditors takes on San Pablo Campus by: Priscilla Mercado ENTRUSTED. Accreditors summarized the 3-day State-U evaluation.

by: John Paul Punzalan AACCUUP summarizes 3-day university visit 15NEWS From page 13 “We just concluded a very significant episode in your academic evolution, the quest for a higher level of accreditation under the guidance of AACCUP,” said the over-all coordinator, Dr. Erlinda J. Porcincula during the Exit Cum Conference of the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) at the AVEC Hall, October 24. LSPU chorale started the program with an invocation followed by the singing of the National Anthem and LSPU hymn. Dr. Zenaida Betaza, in behalf of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Eden C. Callo, emphasized during her opening remarks that “it is our goal to become one of the best university in the region or so the country”. Dr. Trinidad D. Macasil, one of the lead accreditors highlighted the university’s achievement as one of its students topped the Registered Master Electrician Exam while one of the Team Leaders, Dr. Gina Lacabel recognized the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) for being the top six performing criminology school nationwide. All accreditors shared several recommendations such as: observation of proper attire of canteen staffs, strengthen the internet connection in the library, consider keeping a logbook in CCJE laboratory for borrowed supplies, purchasing modules for major subjects, consider researches as basis to improve teaching techniques, encouraging faculty members to conduct collaborative researches, hiring of additional permanent nurses to cater the needs of the students, hire additional Guidance Counsellor for BSOA,BSEE,BSBM, have separate extension activities for BSBA and BSOA and remodelling of the CCJE laboratory. University President, Dr. Mario R. Briones, together with Dr. Daniel D. Bunal, led the statement of commitment, as he also awarded the Certificate of Commendation to the accreditors after which Ms. Lorena H. Garcia, Curriculum Instruction Development and Quality Assurance (CIDQA), chairperson closed the conference with words of thanks and a challenge, “ ‘Di tayo natatapos sa Level 2.” Ms. Imelda G. Carada served as the lady of ceremony. The official results will be received after 3-6 months. Tech Ad reaps... Castillo, Carandang names... Mercado- 2nd Sports Writing Filipino, 3rd Desktop Publishing and 3rd Infomercial; Vladimer Chavenia- 3rd Editorial Cartooning English and 3rd Graphic Illustration English; Jennis Maghirang- 2nd Sports Writing English; John Kirby Dinglasan- 3rd Photojournalism Filipino; Joshua Kenzo- 3rd Editorial Cartooning Filipino. On the other hand, Senior High School Advocates who bagged awards were as follows: Raquel Jemima Ventura- 1st Opinion Writing English, 1st Literary Writing English and 3rd Feature Writing English; Justine Marc Ovilla1st Editorial Cartooning Filipino and 1st Comic Stripping Filipino; Carl Michael Floranza- 1st Literary Writing Filipino and 2nd Photojournalism Filipino; Aeron John Remorin- 1st Opinion Writing Filipino and 3rd Feature Writing Filipino. Attending as resource speakers and judges in different categories were Ben Domingo Jr. in News Writing, Sports Writing, Copyreading and Headline Writing and DevCom Writing; Hershey Dela Rosa in Feature Writing, Editorial Writing, and Opinion Writing; Darrel Oabel in Layouting and Graphic Illustration; Mark John Marte in Editorial Cartooning and Comic Stripping; Rolly Caidic in Photojournalism and Eyo Laurio in Infomercial Making. The three-day activity was participated by the four student publication units to build companionship in each publication and hone the skills of student journalists in preparation for upcoming competitions. **** ko kung ano ang mga problema, bakit ako nagkakaganito, ba’t ko pinoproblema ang isang bagay. At ang pangatlo ay ine-engage ko ang sarili ko sa physical activities. Dahil sa pag-eengage ko sa physical activities, matutulungan ka niya. Nare-relax mo ang sarili mo at dun pa lamang ay nababawasan ang stress na nararamdaman mo.” (We experience different kinds of stress. We are stressed either of our family, classmates, friends, love life, and study. I have three ways to avoid or overcome stress. First, I trust God. I pray to God my problem. Second, I think of myself. I find time for myself because this way I can think of my problem, why am I stressed of it, and why do I stress about it. And third, I engage myself in physical activities because it is helpful. It can relax one’s body and consequently relieve the feeling of stress.) Following Castillo and Carandang in ranking were as follows: Rommel U. Bation and Kristel D. Paner, first runner-up; Renzpaul P. Cueto and Danica H. Villegas, second runner-up; Bonifacio A. Samonte, III and Erica May Honrubia, third runner-up; and, Trung Q. Hồ and Amelia Raza, fourth runner-up. Other special awards were received by: Nhazzel C. Mission and Villegas, Most Loved on Facebook; Rodrick Marlo B. Casale, Mr. Photogenic; Mission, Best in Production Number; Samonte, Best in Uniform; Samonte and Villegas, Best in Sports Wear and Casual Wear; Bation, Popularity Award. Clint B. Fernandez and Jhon Paul Agovida served as hosts of the program. *** From page 13