LSPU 70th Founding Anniversary | Nov. 21-26, 2022

LSPU starts week-long 70th Founding Anniversary

By Ma. Triszia G. Fuentes

Themed, “Overcoming Challenges in Sustaining Excellence and Global Competitiveness,"LagunaStatePolytechnic University (LSPU) formallyopenedthe face-toface week-long celebration across all four campuses for its 70th Founding Anniversary whilst adapting to new normal safety protocols, Nov. 21, Sta. Cruz Campus’

Gymnasium.

Dr.MarioR.Briones,University President and Vice Chairperson of the LSPU Board of Reagents, expressed inhiswelcomingremarkshow the institution has grown to serve the people of Laguna throughouttheyears.

“We introspect on how timehashelpedtheUniversity flourish into the Polytechnic institutionweknowtodayand

how it has witnessed many dreams take off, many lives changed and many doors opened”, Dr. Briones said as heopenedhisspeech.

On the other hand, the Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Chairman of the LSPU Board of Reagents Dr. J. Prospero “Popoy” De Vera III delivered his inspirational messagetothestudents,facul-

Mga lingkod ng LSPU kinilala sa kanilang kahusayan

By Byron U. Chavez

Nakatanggap ng service and loyalty award ang mga guro mula sa iba’t-ibang campus ngLagunaStatePolytechnic University (LSPU) sa ginanap na Gawad Parangal ng LSPU 2022 sa Gymnasium ng Sta. Cruz Campus sa ganap na ala-una ng hapon nitongMartes.

Mga nagsipag-retiro at mga kasalukuyang naglilingkod sa unibersidad ang nabigyanngparangal,kabilang na rin ang ilang kilala at matataasnaopisyalngLSPU.

Isa rito si Ronaldo Gaffud. Matagal na siyang nasa serbisyo ng pagtuturo sa unibersidad na bumilang ng 40 taon sa serbisyo bago tuluyangmag-retiro.

naisangkarangalannamapabilang siya sa mga nabigyan ng award dahil noong nakaraang taon ay wala pang ganitong programang idinaraos.

ty, and employees of the university.

Dr. De Vera III highlighted three reasons why celebrating Foundation Days is essentialandhowheprioritizes attending those in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) : (1) To look back on how far wehavecome; (2) To recognize those who came before us; (3) To keep going forward, continue the

HIGHERUPS.Startingtogetback togetherforthekickoff of theuniversity's70thanniversary celebration. ( JillAnnC.Sumadsad)

TERRIFIC JOB. LSPU instructors and officials were given the loyalty award for their excellentservicethattheyprovidetotheuniversity.( JudtihMaryC.Atienza)

(SPCC),Nov.23.

Embellished in bright colors and defined outlines, Exconde’s illustration achieved triumph among the 12 representatives from different departments of LSPUSPCC, who expressed their own interpretations of the given theme, "Overcoming Challenges in Sustaining Excellence and Global Competitiveness."

"Ang naging preparation ko po ay twice po akong nagtry mag-drawing or magsketch ng mga ideas ko para may options po akong pamimilian.Tobehonestpo,hope-

po I am very much grateful andthankfultoGod,"Exconde stated.

On the other hand, Sunshine VillegasfromCollegeof Criminal Justice Education (CCJE)placedsecondfollowed by Maiko B. Ardeza from College of Computer Studies (CCS).

Three judges Jan Person Nidea, an alumnus of LSPU-SPCC, Kenaniah Daniel Sumang from Laguna College, and Mark Lester Cruz, a freelance artist, gave their statements on what elements they are looking for while judging thecontestants’works.

eyeing on how the artists' ideas on current issues and challenges in society were illustrated and what message they wanted to convey to the studentsofhisformeruniversity.

On the other hand, Sumang firmly suggested two points in scoring the posters: sustained excellence in achieving summit of success

which are within the scope of thetheme.

Likewise, Cruz noted three points such as uniqueness,vibrancy,andmessage.

“Marami akong nakitang makabago hindi lang ‘ yung usual na makikita sa poster making na mga kamay at globe, meron talagang mga nagkukwento sa artwork nila,”hecommented.***

ON-POINT. Exconde, representative of the CAS department, earn the gold medal as he finishes his on-point artwork, sharp and clean. ( Hazel Ann S. Samonte)

By James Junio

By Jann Lixon Lailo

Thirteen corporations were present for the Alumni Day andJobFairtohirepossible employees from the school's former students as a part of the week-long celebration of the University's 70th Founding Anniversary at the Gymnasium, Laguna StatePolytechnicUniversity - San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC),Nov.25.

Affairs and Placement Services(AAPS)ofLSPU-SPCC,in coordination with Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Public EmploymentSearviceOffice-San Pablo City (PESO-SPC), and a committee consisting of AAPS alumni coordinator, students from College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE), and Guidance and Counseling Office.

from the staff of Guidance Office and Office of the Student Affair and Service (OSAS).

Presentinthesaid event were Batangas Paper Corporation, Sun Life Financial, SM Appliance, SM Supermarket, Optimized Costumer Solutions Inc., Franklin Baker Co. ofthePhils.,FundlineFinance Corporation, Excelitas Technologies Philippines Inc. JMS HealthcarePHL.Inc.AddEven Man Power Resources and Solutions Inc., Guaranfood Mfg. Corp., and Epson Precision(PHIL),Inc.

Aside from job opportunities, AAPS, Alumni Association, and alumni business owners installed a booth showcasing a bit of history from LSPU-SPCC, headed by Alumni Coordinators Julie AlipioandRachelPuyoincollaboration with College of Industrial Technology (CIT) and College of Business, Administration, and Accountancy(CBAA).***

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Nagbigay naman ng mensahe ang Vice President for Administration ng LSPU, Engr. Beltran P. Pedrigal, na nagpapakita ng kaniyang papugay para sa mga nagwagingparangal

“Congratulations po sa ating mga awardees. Napakasayapongatingactivityna ito dahil talagang pinagbigyantayoandyungmga40 years (na retirees) sabi nga ano,mgalegendna.Talagang nakakatuwa na abutin pa natin, hopefully yung mga bataabutinpanatinganoong years of service. So ‘ yun po ang napakasaya nating araw naito,ma-witnessnatinlahat ngawardees, especiallyyung mgabestnatinkaninangumaga at ngayon po ay yung atingmgaserviceandloyalty awardees,” ani ni Engr. Pedrigal.***

Colleges set up booths for alumni and students

By Aeron Gloriane

Several college departments of the Laguna State Polytechnic University –San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC) set up booths during the 70th anniversaryofLSPUonthefifthday ofitsweeklongcelebration, November25.

Five out of eight departments prepared a variety of booths to entertain their students and alumni who will visit the campus on the said day.

College of Industrial Technology (CIT) highlighted thehistoryofthecollegewith their alumni using albums and paintings. They also put upaloopgametotrytheabilitiesofthestudents

Meanwhile, the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) sold merchandise made by inmates from the Bureau of Jail Management

and Penology (BJMP). They alsosetupanairsoftshooting game.

For the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), a photo booth and a Korean food on thegowassetup.

A few steps from CAS, College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT)islocatedsellingpas-

College of Computer Science (CCS) on the other hand focused on their alumni by preparingaprogramthatwill giveouttestimoniesandreminiscetheirpreviousyears

The said booths were established on the University Grounds wherein students canfreely roam aroundwhile enjoying the services offered

Sta. Cruz Campus Activity Center, “Everything About Him” gained the spotlight for the championship, followed by “Sinumpaang Salaysay” (1st runner up), and “Gunita” (2nd runner up).

Special Awards namely: Best in Screenplay, Best in Editing, Best in Production Design, Best Director, Best Actor,BestActress,BestSupporting Actor, Best SupportingActress,BestMovieTrailer,andBestPoster,werealso given for the participating campuses.

As mandated by FSSC, the winners of the competition received a certificate plus a cash prize of Php. 15,000, Php. 10,000, and Php. 5,000 for the champion, 1st runner up, and 2nd runnerup,respectively.

On the other hand, all theparticipantsweregivena certificateofparticipationfor thesaidcompetition.***

LOADED. Students swarm at the field to check out the participating booths. ( Ella May J . Bartolo)

By James Junio

By Karl Adriane Arida

an opportunity to reflect on the preceding year, address the whole community, and share what you’ve missed, success,and plansof LSPU for thedaystocome,”Dr.Bulauan emphasizedinhisspeech.

Gawad Parangal 2022 honors LSPU faculty and staff

By Ley D. Royo

Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) recognized notable faculty and staff members during Gawad Parangal 2422 to give honor for their contributions to the university as a part of its 70th Founding Anniversary held at LSPUSCC Activity Center, November22,2022.

In commemoration for their services, employees from the four campuses of LSPUreceivedvariousawards duringthesaidevent.

On behalf of the University President, Dr. Mario R. Briones, Director of the Human Resource Management

Office (HRMO), Ms. Maria LirioC.Rageldeliveredtheopeningremarks.

“We recognize their exemplarycontributionsintheir respectivecollegesandoffices throughthissimplebutmeaningful ceremony that aims to honor and give emphasis to significant contributions and remarkable achievements”, Ragel stated in her opening speechforDay2.

The ceremony highlighted the best faculty and present and members of the university and promoted everyone to be inspired, empowered, and motivated to do better in any aspect of work at present and what to be ac-

complishedinthefuture.

LSPU employees received their awards including Best Non-Teaching Employee, Best Faculty Member, Research, Extension, and Innovation Awards, Special Awards,andServiceAwards.

Ragel also expressed her gratitude towards the awardees and encouraged them to keep going, extending their utmostserviceanddedication to continue engendering successtotheuniversity.

The said event was streamed live through the official Facebook Page of LSPU Information and Communications Technology ServicesOffice. ***

a total of 70 outstanding students.

University President Dr. Mario R. Briones challenged the outstanding student awardees in his inspirational message to be a role model for other studentstoemulate.

“Continue to be role models to your fellow students. So that in the future we maybe able to cultivate a culture of excellence and achievement,” he said. “Characterize by aptitude, attitude, and ability that is worthyofemulation.”

Although absent from the venue, Regional Director Cooperative Development Authority – CALABARZON, Atty. Salvador Velaroso, delivered his inspirational message throughapre-recordedvideo as the guest speaker of theevent.***

ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Educators from different campuses of LSPU received an award for their excellency as teachers during the 70th Anniversary- Gawad Parangal. ( Judtih Mary C. Atienza)

By Hazel M. Catapia

By James Junio

LSPU-SPCC recognizes notable alumni

By Ley D. Royo

As part of showcasing the pride of the university in celebration of its 70th Founding Anniversary, Laguna State Polytechnic University - SanPabloCity Campus (LSPU-SPCC) welcomed acclaimed alumni during Alumni Day and JobFairheldattheSPCC’s University Amphitheater, November25.

Dr. Mario R. Briones, University President headed theawardingofninenotable alumni oftheuniversity and later some testimonials fromthealumni.

On the other hand, Joel M. Bawica, Campus Director of LSPU-SPCC expressed rejoice as he welcomed and awarded distinguished alumni of the university for bringing pride in their endeavors,fortheinstitution.

“Our gathering today sparks nostalgia among us, especially of those not-solong-ago memories we

spentintheuniversity.With the precious people of our lives, with the passage of time,somuchhavechanged, our looks, for some, our receding hairlines, our waistlines, our addresses, maramingnabuongalaalasa LSPU,” LSPU-SPCC’s Campus Directorsaid.

EdenC.Callo,VicePresidentforAcademicAffairsof LSPU-SPCC, also praised the courage and determination

of the attendees of the said event.

“Although I am not an [alumnus] of this university, butIwouldliketosaythatI amproud becauseI ampart of your journey to reach your achievement in this university,”Dr.Callosaid.

Aside from the awarding, alumni testimonies were also presented at the launchingofLSPU-SPCCCoffeeTableBook.***

opening remarks of the said program.

“This[Day3]isthecontinuation of week-long of the 70thFoundingAnniversaryof ourbeloveduniversity,”Delfino stated in her opening remarks.

She added that despite challenges and hardships since the university's founding, it has grown and providedqualityeducation.

“LSPU continues to beat the odds in order to bridge distances and advance its educational services that needs to bring the necessary growth and changes in the lives of its students and their mentors as well,” Delfino furtherstated.

Delfino also pointed that as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary in the middle of new normal, building resilience, adopting skills, and remembering the past are the key in solving future problems.***

HOMECOMING. LSPU-SPCC alumni reunited at the 5th day of LSPU 70th Foundation Week held at amphitheater. ( Ella May J . Bartolo)

Ka-Piyu showcases artistry in short film festival 2022

By Larraine Artieda

Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) students unveiled talents as they created their own entries for the Short Film Festival, themed “PIYU-KULA: 70th Founding Anniversary Film Making Competition”, Nov. 24.

SpearheadedbytheLSPU Federated Supreme Student Council (FSSC), the selection of the final contenders for the competition was then exhibitedforthestudents.

Making it to the top 10 were “Sinumpaang Salaysay”, “Usad”, “Gunita”, “Sidha”, “Panata”, “Piso para sa Pangarap”, “Puhon”, “Everything

About Him”, “Bahaghari”, and “Sa Kaligiran ng Lahawang Bughaw”.

On the awarding day at LSPU – Sta. Cruz Campus Activity Center, “Everything About Him” gained the spotlight for the championship, followed by “Sinumpaang Salaysay” (1st runner up), and “Gunita”(2ndrunnerup).

Special Awards namely: Best in Screenplay, Best in Editing, Best in Production Design, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best SupportingActor,BestSupporting Actress, Best Movie Trailer, and Best Poster, were also given for the participating campuses.

As mandated by FSSC, the winners of the competiup, and 2nd runner up, respectively.

Ontheotherhand,allthe participants were given a certificateofparticipationforthe

Calokohan Bois, namayagpag sa MusiKabataan 2022

By Byron Chavez

Ngalan ng Calokohan Band ang umalingawngaw sa ginanap na MusiKabataan, isang campus-based battle of the band na inilungsad saLagunaStatePolytechnic University (LSPU), bilang ng pagdiriwang ng 70-taon na anibersaryo ng unibersidad na siyang pinangunahan ng Supreme Student Council (SSC), Huwebes, Nov. 24, sa loob ngUniversityGymnasium.

Tugtog ang “Kabogera” ni MayMay Entrata na sinabayanngbokalistangsiReina Samantha Padayao mula sa kursong Bachelor of Science inTourismManagement,College of Hospitality Management and Tourism, ang bandang nabanggit ang naging highlightnggabi.

Pinangunahan ito ng pianista ng banda na si Noah Luyamulasa kursong BachelorofScienceinTeacherEducation na siya ring tumatayong lider ng grupo, Dan Jemuel A, drummer at mula sa Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Mark VincentSadiwa,leadguitarist na galing sa Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineer-

ing, John Edniel na rhythm guitarist at nag aaral ng BSIT in Architectural Drafting Technology program, Nino Jose Boongaling sa rhythm guitarist na siyang estudyante ng Bachelor of ScienceHospitalityManagement at Lei Hans Dela Cruz bilang bassist sa kursong BSIT in Architectural Drafting Technologyprogram.

Ayon sa kanila ay nagsimula sila bilang magkakatunggali noong 1st year hanggang ilang taon na walang battle ay napag isipan nilang magsanip pwersa upang makabuo ng isang magalingnabanda.

“Naging magkatugtugan lang po kami noong may event dito sa LSPU at first time din po namin itong championship sa aming lahat,”wikanggrupo.

Saad naman ng tumatayong lider ng grupo ay malaking problema ang ibat’ tibang oras nila at hindi pagkakatugmanito.

“Doonposamgaperformance na napanood nila noong gabing iyon, tulad din po sa amin na nag champion

at sa ibang nanalo ay pwede po nilang maging model iyon at pwede nilang maging craft so nakapaloob po doon yung arrangementyungsynchronization sa pagtugtog at syempre yung relationship nila sa isa’ t-isa ay dapat mabuo so kami parang bago pa lang po kamiperotinitingnannaming ito,”aninila.

Nasungkit naman ng Prima ang second place sa kompetisyon at ayon sa kanila ay mas nauna sa lineup ng kanta ang Alone by Heart at nais nilang bigyan ito ng sariling areglo subalit pumasok sa kanilang isipan na hindipangbattleangkantaat hindidinganoonkapamilyar sa mga manonood batay sa experiencenanaranasannila.

“Bago po kasi kami magbattleehsyemprenireremind naming sa aming sarili na hindi kami magaling, si Lord po talaga ang magaling and siguro naging edge po naminparamanaloisginawa lang po namin yung pinaka dabest namin kase ako naman po ay naniniwala na kapag ginawa natin yung best natin ay may magandang resulta po talagang mangyayari.”ayonsapuman-

galawanggrupo.

Grupong Coranation naman ang sumungkit ng ikatlong posisyon ng kompetisyon.

Nabanngitnggrupona3 beses lang silang nakapag ensayonabumibilanglamang ng 5 oras at isang pagsubok din sa kanila ang pagkakaroon ng sipon at ubo ng dalawang bokalista sa mismongarawnglaban.

“Ginrab na din po naming ang opputunity na makasali sa MusiKabataan para mapakita din po sa mga tao yungtalentnamayroonkami as individual at yung naging performance po namin nung gabing iyon is very memorable po dahil hindi po namin ine-expect na yung crowd po is sasabay sa amin gawa po ng aming kanta [Still Into You] and ginawa po naming yung makakaya namin to hype them up and iyon naman po yung nangyari,” sabi nggruposaisanginterbyu.

Ginanap ang kompetisyon bilang ikaapat na araw ng pagdiriwang ng 70th Founding Anniversary ng institusyon.***

FILM FEST. LSPU- SPCC students amaze to different stories and genre as they watch the entries for the short film festival during the 70th founding anniversary. ( Maureen B.Panay)

GSAR day at the last day of 70th founding anniversary celebration

By Clarenze Becina

3rd shift Graduate Studies and Applied Research (GSAR) students and the first semester’s faculty of the Laguna State Polytechnic University - San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC) participatedinanin-person student orientation and 70th Founding Anniversary programheldattheUniversityGymnasiumonNov.22.

DeanoftheCollegeofTeacher Education (CTE) and GSAR briefly discussed the goals and objectives, admission requirements, matriculation fees, and system for the comprehensiveexamination.

“Saresidencyngmasters students, at least 50% ‘ yung required courses; then, ‘ yung sa [doctorate students po natin,] dapat po ay masters degree holder with thesis,” he remindedinordertopassthe

admission.

On the other hand, the comprehensive examination willbeinthesamesetting.

“Sa comprehensive [examination] ay [hybrid po] tayo. [May face-to-face], pero online pa rin ‘ yung mga questions na inyong sasagutin,” he said.

Dr. Andal also introduced new masters and doctorate programs that will be offered across LSPU campuses, but he also revealed that there will be changes in matriculationfeesnextyear.

Moreover, Allen E. Pasia, Chairperson of Curriculum Instruction Development (CID) and Keeper of the CTE and GSAR Statistics Center, ends thesiswriters’confusion aboutthenextstepsafterdata gathering.

“We are going to organize [the data gathered] into data [matrix form]. Ito ay

makakarating sa Statistics Center kapag na-signify na valid ng [statisticians and advisers] ‘yung mga naging result.”

Mr. Pasia told everyone aswell thata servicecontract approved by the adviser and statistician will be the students’ key to continue their studyprocess.

Meanwhile, Roger Gimpaya,BachelorofPhysical Education Coordinator, swayed on stage together with the Sarit Kultura dance troop to guide GSAR students in body conditioning before a team-buildingactivity.

Aiming to promote camaraderie, ten groups competed to finish three game stations in the fastest way possible.

Orange Amber was declaredthefastest,followed by Fuchsia Pink Morganite and LightGreyDiamond.***

LSPU Graduating Students attends Virtual Labor Education

By Hazel M. Catapia

LagunaStatePolytechnic University (LSPU) upskilled graduating studentsonthe2022Visual Labor Education streamed live via LSPU Information and Communications Technology Service (LSPU ICTS) Office’s official Facebook page,Nov.25.

LSPU’s University President,Dr.MarioR.Briones encouraged students in his speech while the institution’s Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), Dr. Eden C. Callo explained how LSPU providesqualityeducationfor studentsfromlow-tohighincome families and providedaprecisedelineation on how an education

would lead an individual inthelongrun.

Mr. Raymond Ramos tooktheleadofexplaining the importance of different national organizations particularly the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and as a proudproductof LSPU, he demonstrated the basic labor standards and the various rights of an employee and an employer haswhileMs.DaisyRamos further explained the several local employment opportunities.

"Ang natututunan natin is only basic and it is up to us to upskill ourselves" Ms. Mary Jane B. Corcuera, a public servant from Laguna Provincial

Peso said as she discussed the labor market during theevent.

Ms. Corcuera left a message for all the college graduates by saying, “Wag kang mas'yadong maging harsh sa sarili mo, bigyan moangsarilimong1-year maximum para magkaroonkangtrabaho.”

The assistant head of Social Security System (SSS) San Pablo City branch, Mrs. Lilian Brucal took the lead in giving the detailed description of the benefits an employee can gainasabeneficiaryofthe Social Security System (SSS).

The2-hourlongvirtual eventwashostedbyDr.

O. Medrano, the chairperson of the Alumni AffairsandPlacementServices, Los Banos Campus.***

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progressofourUniversity.

“It is a special event because it allows all of us to lookback,reminisceandrecognizehowfarwehavecome and recognize those who buildthefoundationsofwhat we enjoy today. And finally and most importantly, commit going forward, that we must do as well as they can andhopefullyevenbetter.So that we continue the progress of our University”, Dr. DeVeraIIIadded.***

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GAME ON. GSAR participated in LSPU's 70th Founding Anniversary Amazing Race Team Building Activity on Nov. 26. ( Clarenze Becina)

supposed cornerstone of commemoration was wasted when its launching became a show of clowns.

The Technology Advocate, the premier collegiate publicationoftheSanPablo CityCampus,wasoneofthe key working staff of the campus’ copy of the coffee tablebook. For a few working days, the commissioned staff members and editors rummaged through piles of old books, pictures, newsletters, and the like to get content from the past 70yearsofthecampus.

There,aglimpseofhistory came to life. In that spirit, the Technology Advocate gave its time, effort, and dedication to completingthecoffeetablebook.

However, like the usual scenario of every LSPU event, the launching went not only delayed but as un-

afterthe Gawad Pagkilala.

This led Technology Advocate, the launching audience, and even other campus press to lose their hope in the launching and leave the event. Another daywenton,andallthesetup was still at the venue, withtheribbonstillwaiting for a pair of scissors to cut itself. Even the library directoriscluelessastowhat happened.

Organizing a 70th weeklong anniversary is a challengingfeat.Itisunderstandable to have mishaps here and there. But to have a momentouslaunchbeleft with no status at all is an inexcusablemistake.

This challenges the quality of integrity, professionalism, and innovation that the university prides itself on. Painful and eyesoreasit seems,delaysand cancellations have always

been a part of every LSPU program. And frightening as it is, these repetitive occasions of unpolished planning and execution of events might have been a culture of our university. Not only did this epic failure of coffee table book launching hurl a thunderous impact on the heart of the Technology Advocate, but it also showed how LSPUvaluesits70-yearhistory:bydoingthebareminimum and having a “mairaos lang” attitude.

Instead of a warm round of applause, what resonated in this event was an awkward silence and a

music track of the classic clown. In the unclarity of events, disappointments will cloud the picture. And we fear that this funny-yetsad failed launching will be a benchmark in the coming years of our dearest LSPU. Let this moment be a waking call to do better – not only in words, letters, and pagesbutinaction.

Let the words of Technology Advocate be a resonating alarm clock to shatter the complacency that’s beeninfectingouruniversity for the past 70 years. And letnotthe 70-year history of our university be anotherwastedeffort..***

In celebration of Laguna State Polytechnic University's 70th founding anniversary, theFederatedSupreme Student Council (FSSC) hosts Piyu-Kula, a short film competition, and yet despite more entries from all campuses, only 10 short films were screened–seven of which are fromthemaincampus, SantaCruz(SCC).

Come to think of it, the FSSC is also based at SCC, and I find it somehow uncanny how they hosted the event, the facts that they were the venue and half of the judges were faculty and alumni of the same cam-

FILMvoritism?

pus bothered my thoughts and just thinking about it really, ah okay.

Personally, I don't know how many entries the Siniloan, Los Banos, and San Pablo Campuses submitted, but if I were to look at the equity of the chosen films, a question comes to mind: what possible reason could there be for your

own delegation to dominate the top 10 entries? And if the entries were really that scarce from other campuses, why choose the top 10 that's overlypopulatedbyyour own than a lesser numbersuchasthetop5that would get at least even outtheplayingfield?

When I found out theresultsofPiyu-Kula,I was shocked. OMG!

Please notice the sarcasm.

Entry #4, titled "Sinumpaang Salaysay," baggedallfiveofthespecialawards,andIkidyou not,theywereonandoff the stage for a while just receiving their awards. In the end, "Sinumpaang Salaysay," placed first; entry #10, "Gunita," placedsecond;andentry #9, "Everything About Him," won the whole thing despite not receiving any special awards, which was absolutely strange.

Canyouguesswhich campus the top 3 films are from? I know, surprising,right?***

Everyonecherishestheirfirsts–thoseprecioustimesthat weneverknewwouldlast,thosemomentsthatarenowjustin the past, and those treasured journeys where all we can do is look back. Let's dive deep into the beginning of our campus, LSPU-SPCC.

The timeline begins in 1952 Siniloan Baybay National HighSchool(BNHS)wasfounded,concurrentwiththeopening of the Los Banos Campus. Sta. Ana Cruz's main campus was established in1957;RA1304transmutesBNHS toBaybayNationalAgriculturalandVocationalHighSchool(BNAVS).Asthe San Pablo City campus was inaugurated in 1960, BNAVS changed to Baybay National Agriculture and Technology (BNCAT). Under RA 6231 in 1983, BNCAT was transformed intoLagunaStatePolytechnicCollege(LSPC).

Later, in 1986, Dr. Ricardo A. Wagan serve as the first president of a state college, and in 1993, the Department of Education,Culture,andSports(DECS)nameditoneoftheseven Provincial Technical Institute of Agricultural (PTIA). Along with the LSPC, the San Pablo City National School of Arts and Trades whichwasalsotransformedintoLSPCin1999 and theLosBanosCampus,cameintoexistence.

RA 9402 changed LSPC in 2007 to become Laguna State Polytechnic University. Dr. Nestor M. De Vera served as the second president of the university in 2011, receiving an ISO 9001 2015 certification in 2018 after receiving an ISO 9001 2008 certification for higher education, research, extension, and production services.Dr. Mario R. Briones wasswornin as thethirdandcurrentUniversityPresidentin2019.

Notably in 1960, San Pablo City National School of Arts and Trades (SPCNSAT), a secondary all-male trade school that provided a limited number of two- and four-year secondary trade programs, was the institution that housed San Pablo Campuswhenitfirstopened.Later,itworkedwiththeTechnologicalUniversityofthePhilippinestocreatetheMulti-Purpose SportsGymandstartedofferingaBachelorofScienceinIndustrialTechnology.

Mostofthefirstsoccurred here;in1960,Mr.FranciscoP. San Andres was appointed the first school's principal. His first

class consisted of just 72 students, a teacher, a bookkeeper, a janitor,andtwoguards.Thefirstschoolmarchtookplacewith the graduating class of 1967, the first journalism confab that competed for the first time in nationals, Mr. Ireneo Arellano was the first ever faculty grantee of an international scholarship, and Dr. Mercedes R. Lamorena became the first ever womansuperintendentin1990.In1964,thefirstgraduatesof SPCNSATreceivedCertificatesofMeritasthePioneerStudents ofSPCNSAT.

Renamed Laguna State Polytechnic College (LSPC) in 2000, the SPCNSAT took its first steps and accepted the challengeoftheaccreditationprocess.Severalfirstswererepeated astheinstitutionevolvedintoauniversity.Dr.ArturoP.Parcon presided over the institution's first commencement as a state university in 2000, first campus directorship in 2001, first accreditationin2003,andsubsequentsuccess.

Despite facing disputing challenges in 2006 when the institutionwasbatteredbythebiggeststorm,itcontinueditsservice and was renamed Laguna State Polytechnic University with various colleges, including the College of Teacher Education, whichin2016becameitsCenterofDevelopment.

Thelistoffirstskeptgoing:thefirstLagunaCocoSummit that the university held; the first reunion of BSIT alumni; Dr. Ricardo A. Wagan, the first university president, and the first Filipino to get an honorary degree in Vietnam. It was then a pandemic came in 2020. The first Flexible Learning delivery model was implemented, and the university swiftly made the necessaryadjustments.

Indeed, risking and overcoming challenges will help you reach the best fruit. As long as there is courage within, the greater the victory. The university made history, and so made their firsts last which from yesterday gives life for tomorrow. Behind every beautiful soul is the unforgettable past happy or unseemly, nostalgic or tragic, and fab or bad. Another year marks another first; stop being timid, for only those who will take their firsts will succeed, as a bigger aim requires bigger steps.***

Aeron James Remorin

LITERARY

WHAT IF

By Larraine Artieda

H-Helena?”

What if…dumating yung greatest love mo… Nagwawala ang puso ko sa ‘di mapaliwanag na nararamdaman. Kaba? Saya? Lungkot? Pagkasabik? Panghihinayang?

‘Di ko mawari kahit sa aking sarili, tila ba bumalik ang mga paru-paro sa aking sikmura na noong kolehiyo pa huling nagparamdam.

Walang siyang kupas, parang kahit ang bilang ng linya sa kanyang mukha’y ganoon pa rin. Itim na itim ang buhok at para bang ‘di napaglipasan ng panahon.

Andaming tanong ang lumilipad sa aking isipan. Pwede pa? Pwede ba?

Ngayong sampung taon na ang nakaraan, nawa’y ang napaglumaang pag-ibig ay mapagbigyan. Sana ang naudlot na dati’y maituloy sa kasalukuyan.

Nangungusap ang kaniyang mga mata’t sinabing…

“Paano niyo po nakilala ang aking nanay?”

COMICS | HIGHLIGHTS

RAISING THE COLORS. Sta. Cruz Campus' criminology students ushered in the colors of the opening ceremony. ( David Allen B. Buencillo)

LSPU WHEELS. University officials with Dr. De Vera III line in front of the new purchased buses after the ribbon cutting. ( David Allen B. Buencillo)

COFFEE TABLE. Four campuses of LSPU, launch a coffee table books to show the history and milestone of the university throughout the years, during the kick-off of the 70th Founding Anniversary. ( Ma. Trizia Fuentes)

THE POWER OF IMPRESS. Sofia Bernadette of COE as she performs her astonishing performance, winning the third place. ( Keilah C. Endozo)

FINAL MESSAGE. Engr. Beltran P. Pedrigal, LSPU Vice President for Administration, thanks and congratulates all Gawad Parangal awardees. ( David Allen B. Buencillo)

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SUNSHINE.

AMAKABOGERA.

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WITH THE FLOW. With a great impact of Sarit Kultura’s powerful performance, they got the bronze medal in Dance competition. ( Kim Lowell Reyes)

Sarmiento has made her way to uniqueness by using paint instead of oil pastel to finish her piece. ( Hazel Ann Samonte)

THE RUNNER-UP. Sean Andrei Alvis of CTE as he speaks his influential rhyme. ( Keilah C. Endozo)

A LEG. PAC performance hook the attention of the audience as they presented a unique, witty and flexible dance routine, earn second spot. ( Lemuel Reyes)

RIGHT PATH. Team in the 'Amazing Race' - TBA extends their hands toward the finish line on November 26. ( Clarence Becina)

OPERATE. During the showing of all the entries of Film Festival, SSC officers lead the event as part of the 70th founding anniversary. ( Keilah C. Endozo)

GO HIGHER. Dr. Edilberto Z. Andal, Dean CTE-GSAR, and Dr. Eden C. Callo, Vice President for Academic Affairs, exercised with GSAR students on Nov. 26. ( Clarenze Becina)

The vibe she makes with the crowd never changes the fact of how remarkable Angel Anne Mangubat’s performance on stage is. ( Hazel Ann D.Samonte)

As the booths officially opens, students and staff can’t hide their excitement to visit and try all the stalls. ( MaureenPanay)

TO TELL. A heart-breaking story behind the emotional performance of Ali Hasani Yusouf, made him place to third spot. ( Hazel Ann D. Samonte)

BUS. University officials spearhead the ribbon cutting ceremony of the newly bought buses. ( David Allen B. Buencillo)

TRIP. Students of LSPU enjoybuying food at the booths set up inside LSPU-SPCC. ( Judtih Mary C. Atienza)