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INFORM. EMPOWER. EDUCATE The Official Student Publication of Laguna State Polytechnic University- San Pablo City Campus

Enrolees criticize mandatory drug test by: Ysabella Balean

In accordance to the government’s anti-drug addiction campaign in schools all over the Philippines, students of Laguna State Polytechnic University – San Pablo City Campus (LSPU_SPCC), underwent mandatory drug examination prior to enrolment. This practice, howTHE WAITING GAME. Students of LSPU-SPCC wait for their turn for the mandatory drug test. (Estrellado)

ever, garnered negative feedback.

The primary objective of the process is to identify the students who are involved with illegal drugs. Furthermore, it also serves as an avenue for the school officials to help students get back on track, if they came out

positive.

With the implementation of the test, opinions and criticisms arose.

STUDENTS Being involved in the drug testing process, students had a lot to say. Although they are not complete-

San Pablo City Campus holds workshop on GAD integration by: Shaine Tabuquilde

“It is deemed necessary to be gender-responsive to the continuing changing needs,” Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Eden C. Callo, stated during the workshop on Gender and Development (GAD) Integration in Curriculum, Research, and Extension that came into completion at Laguna State Polytechnic University, San Pablo City Campus – July 26-27.

Continue to page 3 With the theme: “CALABARZON Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) Moving Forward Southern Tagalog, Inc comed the guests and towards Gender Responsive Academic Com(ATVEST) – July 6. stated that the said asmunity”, the workshop Prior to the meeting, sembly will be a way to aimed to highlight GAD board members of the develop a stronger bond concepts and principles association gathered at between the university and a full insight on how to integrate and implethe conference hall for and ATVEST. an opening program.

Also present in the ment those concepts in the current curriculum.

Campus Director, Dr. meeting were Deputy Jennifer R. FrancisMario Briones, wel- Campus Director and co, Commission on High-

LSPU-SPCC hosts 2nd quarterly ATVEST assembly by: Frances Estrellado

Laguna State Polytechnic University – San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC) staged the second quarterly meeting of the Association of Technical and Vocational Educators in

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SPCC establishes MultiTech Infrastructure by: Frances Estrellado

In accordance with Laguna State Polytechnic University’s (LSPU) vision to become a center of sustainable development, LSPU San Pablo City Campus started the construction of a Multi-Technology Building for the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) beside the College of Engineering (COE).

The said Multi-Technology building is a four-storey infrastructure with high-end equipment worth four million pesos. The building itself amounted to 45 million.

He furthered that with the 45 million building equipped with facilities, the graduates of the college will be able to meet the standards of the industry.

The equipment and laboratory rooms are intended to accommodate

technological courses such as Food Technology, Electronics Technology, Electrical Technology, and Automotive Technology and is set to be finished by November of this school year.

The graduates would be more globally competitive and possess the skills, knowledge and competencies required by the industry.” Dr. Edilberto Andal, Dean of CIT, said.****

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MEN OF STEEL. Workers contribute to construct the new MultiTech Building at LSPU-SPCC. (Enrigan)

Math faculty holds 1st Bridge Program

by: John Kirby Dinglasan and Jennis Maghirang

Forty-three Senior High School (SHS) students attended the first Bridge Program entitled: “Math Made Fun and Easy for Senior High School Students”, June 18-July 04.

Laguna State Poly- proper knowledge to technic University San prepare them for college Pablo City Campus entrance examinations (LSPU-SPCC) College regardless of strand. It of Teacher Education also discussed some (CTE) conducted the lessons in Senior High said program. It last- School curriculum and ed for six days, every college subjects to align Monday, Wednesday non-STEM students preand Friday with covered vious knowledge in math different areas namely; for these who will take Calculus, Statistics, Al- courses such as Engigebra, Conic Sections, neering, Accountancy, and Probability. These etc. discussions were facilAll the participants itated by different SHS were given certificates of and CTE instructors. participation as a token This program aimed for their hard work and to equip students with cooperation.***

Dean of the College of Industrial Technology (CIT), Dr. Edilberto Andal, and Associate Dean of the College of Teacher Education (CTE), Dr. Edna Briones.

Zoraida Amper, Vocational School Superintendent and President of ATVEST, spearheaded the meeting.

According to President Amper, LSPU has long been a member of ATVEST since it was known as the

University of Arts and Trade. Members of the association must be located in CALABARZON or MIMAROPA and must specialize in Technical-Vocational fields.

Furthermore, she stated that ATVEST serves the purpose of mutual development of Technical-Vocational Education and aims to develop contributions that will help the said field.***

PLAN OUT. Zoraida Amper, ATVEST President, as she relays the objectives and goals of the association. (Estrellado)

LSPU bags 6th Bañagale Cup; ousts 5peat-champ SPC by: Leonardo Almario

Laguna State Polytechnic University – San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC) College of Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA) snatched the 6th Bañagale cup championship title from San Pablo Colleges (SPC), Rizal Hall San Pablo City Central School, July 14.

The team overthrew different collegiate schools in San Pablo for the first time including SPC who held five victorious peat in the contest. In order to keep the title, LSPU-SPCC CBMA

must defend the cup for another two years.

Gaining the highest point, LSPU-CBMA’s prides Vanessa Joanna E. Fule, Mayzel E. Gatmaitan, Kristen Feliz G Garcia, Jowelyn Stephanie H. Arellano, Kirk Patrick C. Mojica, Christine L. Tarlac, Leslie Joy C. Baquiran, Kristina C. Chatto, Joshua Aranilla, and John Gilbert A. Aporto, won the said Taxation Quiz bee.

Individual winners were Arellano, who was named as this year’s champion and Mojica who placed first. ***

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ly against the war on drugs, students believe that the actual process was not executed well due to lack of proper instructions. Stations for the test were destined at different places and there were no prior instructions on how to undergo the test.

“Nabigla rin ako lalo na’t humigit kumulang 7 hours na akong pumila para lang doon. I am hoping for a more organized process kasi napaka-importante nito for the sake of the students.” Kim Arnie Gesmundo, an incoming first year student, said.

ADMIN According to the Office of Student Affairs Services (OSAS) chairperson, Alberto Castillo, students who will be recognized as positive in using drugs will undergo counseling.

He furthered that after they conducted a canvass, Blesces Diagnostic Laboratory is the only accredited institution that can conduct the drug test.

The said laboratory also has the lowest price that students can afford.***

MOVE FOR EQUITY. Dr. Ruby Brion, GAD Director, as she educates fellow GAD advocates on the difference of equality and equity (Estrellado)

San Pablo Campus holds workshop...

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er Education Regional Office (CHEDRO) IV GAD Focal Person and Philippine Commision on Women (PCW) Certified Trainer, kick-started the two-day workshop with the rationale followed by welcoming remarks from Campus Director Dr. Mario R. Briones.

Dr. Ruby Brion, GAD Director PC) Certified Trainer, then took center stage on discussing basic GAD concepts and GAD laws where she disclosed its underlying principles and its connection to other organizations like PCW. During the 2nd day,

the workshop focused on the integration of GAD in research and curriculum spearheaded by Dr. Wilhelmina P. Masinsin, GAD Director of the University of Rizal System (URS), who discussed the integration of GAD in research and Mrs. Francisco who took the reins on GAD’s integration in curriculum.

It is expected that there will be a workshop again next year and that the implementation of the discussed topics will be set into motion at LSPU in the upcoming school year this August.***

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Detoxify the Drug Examination SHARPSHOOTER FELIPE DIMACULANGAN SHS (OPINION EDITOR)

F.H.DimaculanagnII@gmail.com

Following the government order, our university joined forces with BLESCES, a medical institution in San Pablo City, to conduct a mandatory drug test among old and new incoming students.

It is good that the government is hand-inhand with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in monitoring possible drug use among students.

In theory, it was a small sacrifice in exchange for the assurance of a safer environment.

However, a program of this kind requires careful implementation.

Everything must be wellplanned and systematized. Which, in practice, the university quite lacked.

Students rushed to

dren had to pay money for a test which is most likely to yield a negative result.

For them, the whole examination is not only long and tedious, but also useless.

Yes, these criticisms are somewhat valid, and truth be told, they’re all right. It should’ve been handled with more care by the involved personnel.

But what’s important to remember here is this: our university made a move.

be first in line every morning, so as to not exceed and be cut off from the queue limit. By noon, the line, which started from the Audio-Visual Education Center (AVEC), had already reached and extended past the Alumni Building.

Several students even commented that had there been schedules for specific departments, it would have been easier.

Aside from that, parents also had strong views about the whole process. From their standpoint, it is not only a burden for their children to line for who-knows how many hours. What irritates most of them is the fact that their innocent and drug-free chil-

It is help. We can claim all we want that we are all innocent, but that is not always the case. Perhaps one student is drug-dependent.

Perhaps it was a friend whom we hold dear; who might succumb to more complications because of their dependency on the substance.

Through this mandatory testing, it might not end that way. It may be a vague picture of a drug-free Philippines today, but it can start with us, we can be a vivid picture of a drug-free LSPU community.

Was it a misstep?

Yes, in more ways than one. Was it a step in the wrong direction? I believe not.***

“But what’s important to remember here is this: our university made a move.”

SHOUTOUT!

What are your

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Mandatory Drug Test

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Okay naman siya, kaso lang ang sama ng process. Kapag sa school, sobrang bagal and sobrang gulo pa ng pila.

Sana mas organized next time para hindi mahirapan ang mga magulang at estudyante na kagaya namin.

John Chris Velasco

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Malinis naman ang intensyong nais nitong makuha, ang nagpaparumi lang dito ay ang hindi kahandaan ng kapwa mag-aaral at mga dapat namamahala.

Faith Celo Manimtim

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Although it’s quite a hassle for us freshies to do the mandatory drug test, it is for our own and the school’s sake because I strongly disagree to accept students who’re using illegal drugs.

Lora Ongkiatco DISCLAMER

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The opinions expressed by the students do not represent those of the publication or its members.