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The Official School Publication of Laguna State Polytechnic University - San Pablo City Campus ISSN 2094-9170 Vol. VXII No. 1 Academic Year 2019-2020
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GQMC grants LSPU quality management cert
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT. Dr. Eden C. Callo receives the GQMC for LSPU at PICC, Oct. 24. (Photo courtesy of LSPU Academic Affairs Gazette) by: Maria Cecilia Jhadziah Diva
The Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) was recognized as one of the government agencies across the country to receive quality management award given by the Government Quality Management Committee (GQMC) after the University was able to comply for ISO 9001:2015. The GQMC Certificate Improvement Forum at the tions and agencies that follow Vice-President for Academic of Recognition was awarded Philippine International Con- and are recognized by inter- Affairs received the award in NEWS during the 7th Recognition vention Center (PICC), Pasay national standards are given behalf of Dr. Mario R. Briones, 2 Ceremony and Public Sec- City, Oct. 24. GQMS certificate. University President. Aragones graces tor Quality and Productivity Dr. Eden C. Callo, Government organiza-
LSPU-SPCC’s CAF Opening
LSPU-SPCC stud tops RME exam; COE seals 100% passing rate
by: Maria Cecilia Jhadziah Diva Hailing from the College of Engineering (COE), Charlene B. Wong, a fifth year electrical engineering student of Laguna State Polytechnic University – San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC) topped the Registered Master Electrician (RME) exam last September 2019 with an average of 94.00%. The Professional the board exam thinking that it for me,” she told in an management, trusting in yourself, making the most out of Regulation Commission seemed impossible. interview. (PRC) recognized the five “I’m just praying and Wong also shared sev- each passing moment, believhighest scorers during the hoping to pass the exam that eral things that she learned ing in what you are doing and to take trusting in the Supreme Being. exam where Wong secured time. Topping the board for me while preparing the RME exam – “In addition, every inthe top spot. is an impossible dividual has its own way of the importance According to Wong, it one but I believe learning. To be more efficient of time had never crossed God made it during review, one should find her mind to top possible the way that suits him/her the most,” Wong added. Aside from her professors and classmates, Wong also thanked the previous RME topnotchers of the University who encouraged their batch to take the RME exam despite their hesitations. “Whatever the result is, just believe that everything
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LSPU renews ISO certificate
SUPERB. Charlene Wong (COE) accepts a plaque and of recognition from University key officials after being a topnotcher for RME held last September. (Dinglasan)
Council of Deans to institutionalize 2 mandatory courses
by: John Paul Punzalan To further strengthen the academic grasps of Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU), the Council of Deans, together with Vice-President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), Dr. Eden C. Callo, mandated two courses for the University system namely -- LSPU 001: Personality Development and Social Responsibility and LSPU 002: Intensive English Language Profiency (IELP). Meanwhile, LSPU 002 also discussed their prepara According to the VPAA Office, LSPU 001 will focus on will deal with the enhancement tion for the University’s Curricuthe core values of the University of language compentency of lum Enhancements and MOUs with Vietnam. which are integrity, profession- LSPU students. The Council of Deans alism and innovation.
by: Angelica Maries Maderazo Aiming to be one of the premier universities in the region (CALABARZON), Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) once again underwent Surveillance Audit for the renewal of ISO 9001:2015 certification, Oct. 7-8. During the surveillance some, as reported by the Ofvisit, accreditors Rolando Re- fice of Vice-President for Acamiatar, Jogina Mendiola and demic Affairs. Ramoncito Puyat commend- Non-conformities ined the University for positive clude root cause analysis and findings such as the manage- review of the effectiveness of ment’s commitment for con- corrective actions and preventinual improvement, being tive maintenance reports. included in the Top Perform- ISO 9001:2015 certifiing School in RME, additional cation is given to organizations facilities in all campuses and that lead with international competent faculties to name managment standards.***
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HIGH-SPIRITED. Freshmen students strike a pose as they presented in their field demonstration during the opening of Intramurals 2019. (Dinglasan)
LSPU-SPCC rises in 59th Foundation Day;
advocates socially-responsible citizens through sports, culture by: Maria Cecilia Jhadziah B. Diva
To promote a stronghold of culture and sports, Laguna State Polytechnic University – San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC) formally opened its 59th Foundation Day cum Intramurals Meet 2019 in a three-day celebration with the theme: “LSPU Sports and Cultural Week 2019: Shaping Socially-Responsible Citizens through Sports and Culture” at the University Gymansium, Sept. 11. The program opened selected atlethes from different with a parade led by the LSPU colleges lighted the torch which Brass Band and ROTC Offi- officially declared the opening cers for the entrance of the of the program which was folcolors followed by the colleges lowed shortly by the Oath of and departments of LSPU-SP- Sportsmanship led by Darlene CC. D. Venerable, Taekwondo Na Proceeding the pa- tional SCUAA gold medalist. rade, the opening ceremony Culture and Arts Festiwas graced with a welcom- val King and Queen 2019 Franing remark from Dr. Daniel cis Caunin and Reymelyn Eisen D. Bunal, Campus Director of Ladanga were also present LSPU-SPCC, followed by Uni- during the opening program. versity President Mario R. Bri- A combative sports ones’ message and introduc- demonstration of taekwontion of the keynote speaker of do, karatedo and arnis the said event. dazed the crowd with their Former University stunts and performances. President Nestor M. De Vera The first part of the Former University President program was concluded Nestor M. De Vera delivered with a field demonstration his keynote address and by the first-year students highlighted that “Intramu- in the University Grounds. rals aims to boost student’s Mr. Vladimer Rexsportmanship and artistry”. cy Buna served as the Pres. Briones, togeth- master of the ceremony. er with Dr. De Vera, deans and
Aragones graces LSPUSPCC’s CAF Opening
LSPU-SPCC submits 7 programs for AACUP Accreditation by: Rita Gutierrez, Lhorengel Jestre, Illona Marie Pena “Accreditation is an avenue to improve services to our stakeholders,” Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) Inc., head of the accreditors Dr. Erlinda J. Porcincula said in the opening program of the AACCUP Survey Visit at the Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC) Function Hall, October 22. Dr. Porncincula high Mrs. Angela L. Regi “Without your dedicalighted the importance of acnaldo, Director of Extension tion and commitment, we will creditation and its purpose, and Training Services (ETS) not be here. Please note that . She also introduced the stressed that the accreditors you are LSPU’s pride,” Pres. 13 accreditors from different are not there to find faults Briones stated in his opening universities and colleges to or to criticize but because of remarks as he expressed his evaluate seven programs of their aim to assist the campus gratitude to the students, facLSPU-SPCC, namely: Bachto identify the strengths and ulty, staff and deans of differelor of Science in Business areas needing improvement. ent colleges. Administration Major in Office Administration, BS in Business Administration Major in Financial Management, BS Criminology, Doctor of Education, BS in Electrical Engineering, BS Accountancy and BS Computer Science. Campus Director Dr. Daniel Bunal gave the welcome remarks, highlighting the local counterparts of the Accreditors, namely: Mrs. Melinda C. Almazan, Dr. Marlon M. Wankey, Dr. Edilberto Z. Andal, Engr. Adrian J. STEPPING UP. Dr. Paul Joseph Pisilen focused on document Pamilar. evaluation for Day 1 of AACUP accreditation. (Dinglasan)
SSC, OSAS conduct freshmen orientation unveils changes in policies, systems
by: Jemima Ventura To fully inform the students, and the parents of the freshmen students of Laguna State Polytechnic University – San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC), the Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS) along with the Supreme Student Council (SSC) conducted a freshmen orientation, University Gymansium, Aug. 20-23. Formally opening the program, Engr. Manuel Luis R. Alvarez, Campus Director, delivered his message and welcomed the freshmen students to their new stepping stone to success, ensuring that LSPU can give them a
by: Felipe H. Dimaculangan, II Gracing the opening program of the Culture and Arts Festival (CAF) at Laguna State Polytechnic University—San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC) , Congresswoman Marisol “Sol” Aragones spoke about the role of Filipino language as the reflection of the soul, history and identity of the nation Sept. 11. Themed “Wikang nag-iKatutubo: Tungo sa Isang Ingles— Bansang Filipino”, Congw. nagsasalita Aragones remarked: “Ang ng banyanag-uugnay sa atin ay ang gang wikang Filipino. “Ang wikang salita... Filipino, masarap bigkasin Kapag dahil dito naipapahayag mo may nang buong-buo ang iyong narining ka damdamin at isipan.” na isang WORDS OF WISDOM. Congresswoman Sol Aragones emphasized the importance of The 3rd district rep- Pilipino na language in the Filipino culture during her message at Intramurals 2019. (Dinglasan) resentative of Laguna de- nagtascribed how Filipino workers Tagalog ay tuwang-tuwa ceded with a parade where the and tourists feel when they tayo— pakiramdam natin may- colleges and senior high school meet fellow citizens in foreign roon tayong kakampi, may- students donned wore their tradiland by saying: “Kapag pu- roon tayong kapamilya, kapuso, tional costumes showcasing the munta kayo sa ibang bansa at kapatid sa bansang ‘yon.” different cultural backgrounds kung saan ang mga tao ay The program was pre- across the Philippines. ***
worthwhile college experience. During the said program, Mrs. Annalyn Delfino of the guidance services stated the objectives of the orientation while Mr. Albert Castillo, OSAS Chairperson, introduced the University key officials. “We ensure the student’s security by providing rules and regulations for students to follow. In that manner, we would also have the right to give consequences equivalent to the rules they ignore” Mr. Castillo explained. It was also highlighted that the mandatory drug-testing during the first semester of each academic school year will be a regular policy for all the students, faculty and employees of LSPU as the University continues aiming to be drug-free as discussed by Mr.
Marlon Wankey, dean of the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE). In addition to this, various university services which will be offered to the students were also discussed by department representatives such as Mr. Nero Ilagan of Information And Communication Technology Services who unveils certain changes on the enrolment process wherein students will encode their information make enrolment easier. Furthermore, the department is also trying to pave the way for online enrolment as well as developing tap IDs for a more systematic monitoring inside the university. The parents’ concerns were addressed immediately on the latter part of the orientation.
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happens for a reason. I’m beyond grateful for this blessing especially to LSPU for the overwhelming recognition I received.” During the opening program of the Culture and Arts Festival, Dr. Mario R. Briones acknowledged the achievement of Wong for the University by giving her a plaque of recognition.
Wong, together with 11 Electrical Engineering students aced the RME exam attaining a 100% passing rate and overall performance. On the other hand, on Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) exam, the University had an overall performance of 50.00% where out of 73 firsttime takers, 38 passed.***
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Briones names new Campus Directors by: Maria Cecilia Jhadziah Diva
LSPU-SPCC conquers 1st Acad Fest ‘19
by: Larraine Artieda Laguna State Polytechnic University- San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC) delegates dominated the 1st Inter-Campus Academic Festival 2019 as they bagged awards in different contests held at LSPU-SPCC, Oct. 7-11. Revolving around
NEW BEGINNINGS. San Pablo City campus formally welcomed its newly assigned campus director, Dr. Daniel Bunal after the flag raising ceremony. (Remorin) To begin the new phase of the management of Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) System, University President Mario R. Briones, through a memorandum issued last August 30, 2019 reassigned Campus Directors respectively: Dr. Daniel D. Bunal for San Pablo City Campus, Engr. Manuel Luis R. Alvarez for Santa Cruz Campus, Dr. Robert C. Agatep for Los Banos Campus and Engr. Joseph M. Cabiente for Siniloan Campus who were welcomed during the Flag Raising Ceremony in each LSPU campus, Sept. 2. Dr. Briones, welcomed Dr. Bunal and officially introduced him to the administrative officials, faculty, employees and students of LSPU-San Pablo City Campus. Dr. Bunal’s keynote
address highlighted tthe “beginning of new hope” as he takes his office as the new campus director of the campus and emphasized to the studentry to always “dream to start their future, press on, be equipped with
knowledge and be a leader”. Aside from the reassignment of the campus directors, President Briones also released a series of memos with reference to the designation and re-
validation of other key positions of the council such as Vice-Presidents, Directors and Chairpersons and, Deans and Associate Deans throughout the LSPU system.
Budget Status: DBM conducts APR for LSPU SCRUTINIZING. Ruby Esteban of Department of Budget led the Agency Performace Review of LSPU. (Diva) by: Winmark C. Bombio The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) led by Ms. Ruby Esteban reviewed the Mid-year Agency Performance (APR) of Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) wherein key officials of the University were also present last at the President’s Hall, LSPU-San Pablo City Campus, Aug. 23. Adriel Roman, Director of the Physical Plan and Site Development, presented the budget utilization of LSPU and updated the per-
formance of LSPU in the following categories: Physical, Financial, and Income. After bringing out the metrics, DBM officials
found out that LSPU was able to reach the target in the following areas: number of trained personnel, extension and building of additional fa-
cilities. Meanwhile areas that were below target performance were: research studies used in industries, number of research completed and
the theme, “Media Literacy as a Tool in Cultivating Social Change and Global Awareness”, the Senior High School (SHS) Department conducted essay writing contest, pagsulat ng sanaysay, poster-making contest, charcoal rendering, radio drama, photography contest, quiz bee, debate and spoken word poetry. SPCC representatives took the lead as they ranked 1st place in photography contest, charcoal rendering, spoken word poetry, essay writing contest, pagsulat ng sanaysay and quiz bee; 2nd place in photography contest, pagsulat ng sanaysay, radio drama and debate; and 3rd place in photograph contest. The closing program was held at the CTE- Function hall, crowing LSPU-SPCC as the first ever overall champion of the Inter-Campus Academic Festival. Meanwhile, Sta. Cruz Campus ( SC) was awarded as the 1st runner up, followed by Siniloan and Los Baños as 2nd and 3rd runner up, respectively. The program ended with a performance from the officers of SPCC SHS Supreme Students Council (SSC) and the photo-opp of each campus with their awards and certificates.*** number of unfilled positions jotting up to 64. President Briones, along with the administrative council, assured DBM that the vacancy of jobs will be their main priority. Ms. Estaban commended LSPU’s effort to perform their targeted measures for the second half of the year.***
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LSPU reigns in STRASUC Olympics ‘19
by: Kelvin Ariel Petrasanta
Securing a back-to-back win , Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) successfully defended its throne in Southern Tagalog Regional Association of States Universities and Colleges (STRASUC) held at Ondiongan, Romblon on Nov. 22-27. Student athletes from LSPU showcased their skills and talents in the sport events with 88 golds, 69 silver and 49 bronze garnering a total of 206 medals. “It is an honor to be a
part of basketball women’s team and represent our University. It is a great experience for me because this year was my first time to be one of that league I’m really pressured and honored to
compete for our school . Every athlete is really motivated to bring home the overall champion and we competed with all our hearts to bring home the overall champion,”, said Alerisse Bandoy, basket-
ball women’s player. A total of 1,912 athletes, coaches, staff and officials in different State University and Colleges (SUCs) joined this year’s STRASUC.
5th STRASUC—CAF kicks off in Palawan
by: Angelica Maries Maderazo NOVEMBER 11—Dr. Arnulfo F. De Luna, chairperson of the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges (STRASUC), officially commenced the celebration of the 5th Culture and Arts Festival (CAF) in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan with a totality of 1,305 delegates. Western Philippines University (WPU)—Puerto Princesa Campus welcomed 11 other participating State Univeristy and Colleges from Region 4-A CALABARZON and 4-B MIMAROPA, namely: Batangas State University (BatSU), Cavite State University (CvSU), Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU), Marinduque State College (MSC), Mindoro State College of Agriculture and Technology (MinSCAT), Occidental Mindoro State College (OMSC), Palawan State University (PSU), Romblon State University (RSU), Southern Luzon State University (SLSU), University of Rizal System (URS), and University of the Philippines—Los Baños (UPLB). LSPU system had the
largest delegation this year with 125 student performers, 30 coaches and trainers, and 24 officials—179 in total. “Ang kultura ng sangkatagalugan ay binubuhay natin at ipinapakita sa pamamagitan ng pagsasama-sama, pagmamagandang-loob,
sa tunggaliang ito,” CHEDRO MIMAROPA Director, Atty. Joselito C. Alisuag, addressed on his keynote speech during the opening program. After the awarding of token and certificate of appreciation to Atty. Alisuag, the university presidents and
vice-presidents took part in the raising of the university flags. Subsequently, the event officially opened upon the symbolic striking of the gong. STRASUC-CAF will end on Nov. 15 with the annoucement of winners in each event.***
LSPU chorale bags 2nd in STRASUC-CAF ‘19 by: John Kirby Dinglasan Western Philippines University Audio – Visual Hall --- Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) chorale was hailed as the second best in Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges – Cultural and Arts Festival (STRASUC – CAF) chorale show competition, Nov. 12. With synchronized filled the Audio – Visual Hall For the mixed chovoices and steps in their ral category, LSPU chorale with applause and cheers. rendition of “Piliin mo ang Noypi performed by performed a uniformed piece Pilipinas” performed by AnSouthern Luzon State Uni- “Rosas Pandan” popularized geline Quinto as station ID versity (SLSU) placed them by Pilita Corales. of ABS-CBN, LSPU chorale to the top spot.
PSU, OMSC crowned STRASUC-CAF King, Queen ‘19
by: Winmark C. Bombio WPU Gymnasium—Philippe Enriquez from Palawan State University (PSU) and Cindy Cate Sangalang from Occidental Mindoro State College (OMSC) snatched crowns in this year’s search for regional Festival King and Queen, Nov. 11. the Laguna State Polytechnic Aside from holding cultural diversity [is] the col- to embrace.” the said titles, Enriquez gar- ors that give magnificence Other given special University (LSPU), and Best nered the Best in Production and vibrance.” awards were as follows: Mr. in Swimsuit, female categoNumber award while San- On her turn, San- Photogenic to Ferciano Mari- ry, was Frynchtt Mykll Dela galang was declared as Ms. galang was asked about the ano, from the Mindoro State Cruz, from the University of Nickel Asia, judged through help of contests and pag- College of Agriculture and Rizal System (URS); Reymeher confidence and strength- eants such as the happening Technology (MinSCAT), with lyn Ladangga, from LSPU, ened character. event in promoting and un- Ms. Photogenic to Bai Dela dressed Best in Filipiniana. With Lira Paaralan as When asked in the derstanding cultural diversity. Cerna, from the Universi- ty of the Philippines—Los the chairman of the board, Question and Answer portion Her response quoted: about the importance of ac- “Well, celebrating di- Baños (UPLB); Mr. Conge- Bong Villanueva, Jinky Carcepting and understanding of versity [means] understand- niality and Mr. Nickel Asia to bonel, Cleo Diomampo, and cultural diversity in this time ing that everyone is unique Chrystal Jim Acosta, with Ms. Thoreen Halvorsen served of open communication with and has his own identity. And Congeniality Tricksy Jane as jury. *** the advent of technology, En- for me, this STRASUC Festi- Concepcion, both from the riquez quoted: val 2019 is a true example of Western Philippines Univer “Personally, I cannot cultural celebration that [fos- sity (WPU); Reyna Michelle stress enough the impor- ters] respect, humility, and Ruhen, from PSU, was Best tance of understanding cul- open-mindedness for other in Production Number, fe- by: Kim Arnie Gesmundo tural diversity especially now culture. It’s not about compet- male category; Mr. Face of NOVEMBER 11— in a time when a single push ing; it’s all about appreciating the Night to Raphael Luis Al- Southern Luzon State Uniof a button can connect us and respecting other culture. cantara, from the Batangas versity’s (SLSU) Mary Jane to a family member […] We It’s all about showing your State University (BatSU), Durante took first place as live in a time when KPop are beauty. It’s all about showing with Ms. Face of the Night to just as common in the Philip- what you have. And the best Ceilo Mae Sardea, from the the best vocal soloist in pines as they are in the Unit- thing that we can do for our Southern Luzon State Uni- the Southern Tagalog Reed States of America. I’d like culture is to learn how to pre- versity (SLSU); Best in Swim- gional Association of State to think of life like a painting. serve it while maintaining its suit and Barong Tagalog was Universities and Colleges If society is the canvas, then value. Learn to empower and Jhon Francis Caunin, from (STRASUC) Culture and
SLSU feats gold in Pop Solo
LSPU band takes home bronze by: Jay-Ar Funtanilla
Western Philippines University (WPU) Gymnasium—With their own arrangement of Original Pinoy Music (OPM) hit songs “Paano” and “Dati,” Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) Band slammed to third place among nine contending groups in the STRASUC—Culture and Arts Festival Live Band Competition, Nov. 11. The members of LSPU Band were: Mark Adrian Aliling, male vocalist; Reina Samantha Padayao, female vocalist; Mark Angelo Manabit, keyboardist; Kir Papa, drummer; Niño Jose Boongaling, rhythm guitarist; Marvin Dangue, bassist; and, Angela Mae Sadiasa, lead guitarist. Five groups were announced winners for the said event. Mindoro State College of Agriculture and Technology (MinSCAT) rock-slammed to first place while Palawan State University (PSU) ranked second place, both groups with the OPM hit song “Ikaw Lang”; LSPU won third place; Batangas State University (BatSU), who also performed “Ikaw Lang,” got fourth place; and Cavite State University (CvSU)rolled to fifth place. The performing bands were judged using the following criteria: Musicality(50%), Performance(30%), Technicality(10%) and Overall Impact(10%) Joel Egana Eclarino, Verdani Tagapulot and Shenna Minque served as the jury. ***
Arts Festival (CAF) Pop Solo Competition held at the WPU Gymnasium. Durante’s wistful version of Didith Reyes’ ‘70s hit song “Bakit Ako Mahihiya?” gave a smooth, jazzy vibe which made the audience sway to her performance. On the other hand, Romblon State University (RSU) and Marinduque State College (MSC) got second and third places, respectively. The members of the jury were Mr. Francis Paulo Origenes and Mrs. Evangeline Baloloy, together with chairman of the board Mr. Rudolfo Idusova. ***
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Hands-off: Do Not Tag
There is this idiotic play no one would surely want to join but now looming over the country where journalists are labelled communists. As a campus publication, we condemn red-tagging of student and professional journalists, media organizations, church people, and any individual as the vicious move poses risky repercussions to victims with death being the worst. Recall that on November news we were greeted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Department of National Defense accusing Gabriella, Oxfam sa Pilipinas, and National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) as communist fronts. The women’s party and non-government organizations (NGOs) later slammed the military for their “malicious, careless” attack. Further back in August, university students like of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) flocked in simultaneous protests in decry of red-tagging, campus militarization, and mandatory random drug testing among raised issues. One may ask on what grounds do they have to worry about, and here is what is chilling in this no laughable game: the suspected vigilante can be claimed to have a million bounty on their head and, as having links to communist rebels, is more likely to be executed. Take it from the Philippine
“If education is truly given a good and true priority, it would be a good head start to raise the bar of Philippine educational system.” Late November this year, the Philippines was set in astonishment as the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) released results wherein our country landed 79th in Reading, 78th in Science and Math (out of 79) countries that participated in the said test.
While others were in absolute shock, some were not surprised with the results at all – however one thing is certain and that is there is a looming problem with and in the educational system of the Philippines. With the bigger picture in frame, it is hard to detect which factor causes which results but on
Press Institute (PPI): “This does not only endanger the profession and result in a chilling effect but also puts the lives of journalists (and other red-tagged victims) and their families at risk.”
THE ROTTING CASE OF PH’S EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
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a closer and magnified aspect, one by one, problems can easily be distinguished. Experts were sure to give their views and perspectives on the issue at hand. – some blamed it on the current curriculum that we have, the lack of instructional materials, lack of teacher and student support and some even extending to the teacher’s approach and teaching methods. Scrutinizing over these possible factors, Dr. Andreas Schleicher, head of PISA, once reminded that: “PISA result was not about how much a country is spending on education, but where it is spent. The top-ranking countries do not spend the most for education, but they spend
a good portion on recruiting and sustaining the best teachers.” Reflecting upon it, we sure do have a good budget (not the best but good to have some) for education but to as how it is spent seems to be the possible problem. While we are continuously assured that education has the highest portion of the national budget, it does not reflect the current condition of our educational system. For instance, the classic problem on lack of classroom and textbooks never goes out of style to unjustifiable teacher-student ratio and even incompetent teachers! If education is truly given a good
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This is what we only shout out for: Correct red-tagging. It is just sorely disappointing that our very own military force were not prudent enough in verifying
their facts and did not think twice whether or not such usually head-inthe-news groups with no any clearer of serving Filipinos for good would be enemies of our soil. ***
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Hearing no classes or shortened classes for many students who pressure themselves with no ending works will surely lead to a celebration. School works as part of student’s life demand time, patience, sleepless nights and even skipped meals just to accomplish these works. No wonder that most of us cherish the opportunity to take rest during these school classes interruptions. It is true that class adjustments, long run interruptions from extra cur- quizzes and short discusricular events may be good sion-assessment relationto our ears; however there ship will probably arise to Angelica Maries D. are lots of consequences meet lost time for interruptMaderazo that we need to take a look ed class sessions. Indeed, Associate Editor after these matters. De- the burden of these distracangelicamaderazo16@gmail.com layed lessons and cracked tion of classes is both on lesson plans will surely the teachers and students. School is our second home, as they say. But the last time I checked, home is secured. bear problems and take its Time is very crucial Philippine Military ty of its clients by assuring to generate a more condu- toll not only to students but for student’s learning. Five Academy (PMA) has been that they are harm-free. cive learning environment to teachers as well. Most to six school hours is somein hot water for the consec- Every student who enters for their students. There of the lessons being inter- times not enough to meet rupted by different organi- all the course requirements utive deaths of student-ca- the school with their high- must be a quality from the zational events are already and these organizational det inside the institution. est dream must leave the areas, facilities, food, and delayed from the timeline events with minimal beneThis institution served as school safely and ready to education. This is not just set in the syllabus thus, fits delays the transfer of the military school of the serve their motherland. about the said institution but teachers will make an ad- learning which creates time future Armed Forces of the However, perfection for every institution, to take justment to meet the lesson conflict for lessons. and course requirement in The next time we Philippines who tends to is not easy to achieve. But the challenge of providing a due time. celebrate for class suspenbe in charge of the lasting with the help of the teach- better circle inside the cam It is normal to be sions or interruptions, let us peace of the country. Isn’t ers, parents, students, ad- pus. delighted with class inter- try to assess ourselves first: it better for them to assure ministrators as well as other There are millions of ruptions for many reasons Is this event worth celebratfirst the peace inside the in- stakeholders, we can start Filipino students who are however, teachers and ad- ing or will it just interrupt ministrators will soon have our class for no reason? to pursue excellence inside going to spend half of their stitution? to deal with the adjustments Institutions are the the organization. life or maybe their lifetime afterwards. As part of these These consecutive inside the school. How can breeding ground for the fu-
“Every student who enters the school with their highest dream must leave the school safely and ready to serve their motherland.”
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also in charge of the safe-
recalibrate their system and
Nagkalat ang mga basurahan sa unibersidad, iba’tibang klase pa nga, nakakatuwa sa unang tingin, subalit nakakasura pagtagal ang sitwasyon ng kawawang kapaligiran. Tatlo ang klase ng bang mga sarili? O isisi basurahan sa Laguna State na lang din kaya natin sa Polytechnic University mga basura dahil hindi nila (LSPU); nabubulok, di nab- kayang ligpitin ang kanilang ubulok at recyclable, maaari mga sarili. mo na ring isama ang mga Sa aking wari, nasa taong walang pakialam sa bawat isa ang problema, kanilang paligid. Ayon sa mula sa pinakamataas na aking mga nakasalamuha, posisyong administratibo ito ay proyekto ng Supreme hanggang sa estudyanteng Student Council (SSC) upa- nagsusulat ng opinyong ito. ng maibsan ang proble- Kakulangan ito ng mga namuma sa polusyon sa loob ng muno sapagkat nawalan ng unibersidad. Nakakatawang saysay ang kanilang aksyon isipin, kung gaano karami (paglalagay ng mga basurang basurahan ay ganoon ahan sa iba’t-ibang bahagi din karami ang basura. ng unibersidad) dahilan sa Nasaan ang prob- kakulangan ng kaalaman lema? Sa SSC ba? Sa atin at edukasyon hinggil sa ta-
“Ang isyung kapaligiran ay hindi isyu ng susunod na henerasyon bagkus ay isyu ng mga nasa kasalukuyan.”
On DelayedLearnings GOAL-DIGGER Jay-Ar Funtanilla
Feature Editor funta078nila@gmail.com mang segregasyon ng mga basura. Ang mga estudyanteng nakikipagsapalaran araw-araw sa kanilang mga pag-aaral, dagdag pa ang nakakaistress nilang guro ay hindi na mapapansin ang isang plastik na lumilipad sa kanyang tabihan. Kakulangan ng disiplina, o masasa-
BA(SURA)HAN TAGLAMIG Winmark Bombio
News Editor w.bombio21@gmail.com
“It is normal to be delighted with class interruptions for any reasons however, teachers and administrators will soon have to deal with the adjustments afterwards.”
bing hindi nakagawian ang bagay na ito kaya mahirap ipa-unawa sa karamihan. Sayang ba ang badyet na inilaan sa paglalagay ng mga basurahan o sayang ba ang kapaligiran na hindi napapangalagaan? Ang bagay na pinakasayang ay ang susunod na henerasyong hindi na masisilayan ang mga bagay na ating sinusulyapan sa ngayon. Sa mata ng ordinaryong Pilipino, mababaw ang dahilan ng responsibilidad ng pagpapamana sa ating mga anak at inapo. Subalit ang isyung kapaligiran ay hindi isyu ng susunod na henerasyon bagkus ay isyu ng mga nasa kasalukuyan. Utang ng bawat isa—kailanma’y
hindi ito mababayaran—sa kanilang kaapu-apohan ang bawat basurang walang habas nilang itatapon. Simple lang naman ang nais kong iparating— upang maibsan ang sura sa aking dibdib. Itapon ang basura sa tamang basurahan, walang labis; walang kulang. Kung ang simpleng aksyon na ito ay magbibigay daan sa kahit kapurat na liwanag at makapagliligtas ng isang segundo o minuto sa tuluyang pagkawasak ng kalikasan, gagawin ko. Hindi ko nais ang maghintay ng walang ginagawa, palaging nababahala ang isip kung kaya’t kailangan ng aksyon.
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“We should not rely of what our eyes read or our ears hear, never ever let his-story based on textbooks fill us.”
HIS-STORY 65 SULTAN Andrea Nicole Aspa
Chief Artist andreanicolleaspa@gmail.com
Upon releasing the movie poster, trailer, and promotions of the Spanish-produced animated movie “Elcano and Magellan”, the Filipino netizens especially the young social media users are punching it with tones of criticism and judgment in various social media platform. The term “glorifying colonialism” and portraying Lapu-Lapu as the main antagonists in the film ignites the anger of most of them, to the point that the Philippine distributor and the producer of the said movie needs to “re-evaluate” it after receiving backlash. But does it really make sense? Showing disapproval and ranting in a movie that tackles their own history (this movie is not about the Philippines after all)
while on the contrary, staying quiet and blinded on our own nation’s problem or let me say our OWN historical background? The problem with us
Vacant? Every time I hear that word when we’re talking with our teachers, my classmates and I would feel happy because it means we can take a break from a certain subject and do a lot of things such as roam around the campus, eat in the university canteen, finish our written works or review for upcoming exams in other subjects. Class vacancy due to classroom shortage is not a new issue in Laguna State
missed activities since Nowhere there is no room to hold classes. to go Aside from these, other teachAmbiVert ers are forced to conduct classes in Vince Edward Tubigan “not-so-conducive” areas of the university, Junior Staff which, I think, greatly vinceedwardtubigan@gmail.com affects the student’s learning. For example, I know sections which are Polytechnic University particularly in the Senior High School forced to hold classes with no department. As a senior high blackboard at all so the stuschool freshman student, I was dents would just have to listen surprised to be in this situation to the teacher throughout the because if we look at it deep- whole meeting. On other times, er, this situation is actually a classes were held on study serious matter. Having class table areas wherein unnecesvacancy is the result of lack of sary noises almost blocked the classrooms to use. Because teacher’s voice while presentof this, certain problems arise ing the lesson. For the worst such as cramming lessons and case scenario, class meetings lectures, conducting special are postponed due to lack of classes to meet certain target availability of facilities. In a bigger picture, the discussion and making spe- cial projects to compensate for lack of classrooms result to
“Having free time to do other things is good and all but I think that we will only suffer more.”
Filipinos is that we are so immersed on the idea of patriotism and nationalism but lack historical knowledge which leads to inappropriate judgments. First and foremost,
the expedition of Ferdinand Magellan is not about conquering and colonizing islands, what they wanted is to trade spices and it just happened that they found the island which is known today as our country-Philippines. Second, Lapu-Lapu was not fighting for the Philippines (considering that the term ‘Philippines’ and ‘Filipinos’ are not established in the pre-Hispanic period). What Lapu-Lapu did is to protect the people of his island and fight a foreign intruder which is natural. Therefore, considering Lapu-Lapu as a national hero is kind of senseless. Lastly, the movie itself is their own depiction of history, needless to say we cannot just tell the
Spanish “Hey! This movie sucks, pull it out.” After all, there are two sides of the story we need to consider. Now, this is my point: maybe because of the flowery and false patriotism fed by our school textbooks and history archives, many of us are still unequipped with right knowledge and just relying on what we see and what we’ve read – that we become foreign on our own land and history. We should not rely on what our eyes read or our ears hear, never ever let his-story based on textbooks fill us. If only the young minds of Filipino were able to acquire the proper learning of our own nation, I think this will never be an issue. ***
more negative consequences such as cramming lessons before the examination date hence, the real purpose of learning becomes defeated. Is it just to finish to all the prescribed lessons for the semester? Looking at it closely, this delays the learning which may lead to unaccomplished target goals and objectives for the semester. Having free time to do other things is good and all but I think that we will only suffer more. Not all student can balance their studies. Some might be actually struggling and having a hard time understanding the lectures due to lack of meetings with their subject teachers while some cannot ‘really’ learn due to unpleasant learning environment. One idea that I might suggest on this predicament is the construction of SHS Department’s own building. While
it is true that learning is not confined by the four walls of the classroom, I still quite believe that it begins there.
THE ROTTING CASE....
from page 5 and true priority, it would be a good head start to raise the bar of Philippine educational system. With the current problems on hand, there must be a transparency as to how the educational budget is spent. More than the students and the teachers, the people needs to know how we can all strive to have sustainable education – one that even goes beyond PISA results. One that can truly contribute to the country’s future of effective and efficient nation-building.
Dear Editor,
Dear Writer,
I wish to enlighten some of my baffling thoughts from the College of Teacher Education (CTE) with regard to the recent collection of 650 pesos per student that is said to be college fee. As one of the students who are required to pay, I got surprised because our state university belongs to the list of free tuition and yet our department is asking for the said amount.
While it is true that State Universities and Colleges such as LSPU enjoys free tuition, it is the college, in this case, CTE’s discernment to collect an amound of Php 650.00. The fee solicited by the college is not covered by the free tuition law since it is for the college or department use. The said fee will be used for different activities which will be conducted by your college.
According to the Student Council, the money is to be spent for the activities of the college. For the just concluded semester, it was the Intramurals and Foundation Week. For this coming second semester, the remaining fund will be allocated for the CTE Week.
Further, each college is autonomous in nature wherein they are allowed to implement their rules and regulations as guided by the University policies. In this case, CTE then implemented a policy to collect a certain amount of fee which will enable the college to hold activities for the benefit of the students under the said college.
While the council has sound reasons to open such collection, I think it unfair because other colleges like the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) also has collected fee but it was only 150 pesos for their registration—just compare it to the unconscionable 650. What is more, students of the College of Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA) and the College of Engineering (COE) remember paying not even a centavo. We chose this school because we expect we are free to pick penny out of our pockets. I hope you can shed some light on this issue. -Writer
The said fee will cover all the expenses for the different activities of CTE, which means that it will be used throughout this academic year. You can expect that they will no longer ask for more contributions for upcoming activities. The council of CTE also advised that they will be releasing a financial statement which will include the breakdown of the said fee. -Editor
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Will she stop from stopping over?
by: Elaine Cuenca
The lever gets higher as Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards team up in the movie Hello, Love, Goodbye. The two were in contract with the two major rival networks in the Philippines and were popularly known to their different love teams, Bernardo with Daniel Padilla as Kathniel and Richards with Maine Mendoza as Aldub, yet both were able to exhibit a masterpiece. In a place where no one stays still and every arrivals are followed by while the lovers seeing its end. What could be more tragic? departures, she got no time to spare, every seconds matter. For her, Hongkong The scene where they both questioned their love towards each other will sureis nothing but a stop over before she gets back on her track on nursing. For do- ly caught the viewer’s hearts enough to put them into tears. But the way Joy stated mestic helpers like her, rest is not an option, earning money comes first. With her answer that it was never actually the question of love that makes her want to leave that fixed in her mind, moving to Canada won’t be just a concept or maybe not, but the feeling of something inside her missing, that even with love can’t be filled, was for someone might hold her back in the remaining months before she depart. even more heart breaking. On July 31, Director Cathy Garcia-Molina who’s best known for her ro- Molina, as mentioned already took the viewers to a new perspective of the mantic-comedy movies shifted from her usual style and presented a not-so-or- realities OFWs face in a daily basis exposing their sacrifices in order to carry out their dinary romantic drama movie, HLG, which shed light to the other side of responsibilities. She also exhibit the strong Filipino spirit depicted in their regular SunHongkong where thousands of Filipinos working far from their homes strive to day gathering at Hongkong’s central park wherein they were able to ease their hearts survive. from homesickness and sepanx by stripping the city from its typical glamour and lux Joy Fabregas (Kathryn Bernardo), a nursing degree holder in the Phil- uries by exposing its streets and walkways littered with cardboard mattings populated ippines ended up as a DH abroad and wakes up 5 o’clock in the morning to by the tired Filipinas. A peek of another powerful movie, Rory B. Quinto’s Anak that take care of her bosses and sell products as a sideline behind-the-scene. She came out 19 years ago played by Vilma Santos can be seen in the movie that also believed that once she stop moving, her family will starve. Ethan Del Rosario depicts the plight of our Filipino migrant workers and the strain it puts on their families. (Alden Richards), a womanizer bartender who helps support his invalid father This elevates the audience’s sympathy to OFWs much more. and a younger brother and is halfway of attaining his Hongkong residency sta- “Hello, Love, Goodbye” wasn’t declared as the highest grossing Filipino film tus who has neither dream or will to move forward. To sum it up their character of 2019 for nothing. It lives up with its title earning over ₱880 million worldwide. It is a completely contrasts, supporting the well-known phrase “opposite attracts”. movie that does not settle with the standard happy endings with dramatic sacrifices The slow phasing of scenes as they become each other’s relief and of the casts for the sake of love and definitely not just a movie with a great location. resting place in a world filled with burdens and hardships surely heightened A movie that slaps the viewer with the idea that love should not and shall never hold the kilig factor as Joy and Ethan slowly find themselves falling in love. Yet, the people’s back from reaching their goals in life. reality is there to snap them out from a fairytale-like story, that not everything Molina had spoken that maybe after some time this so-called stopover will will go in one’s way. The chemistry and love were surely there, but the twist is turn out as a new destination of another journey, where their time together is no longer that what’s limited was their time left together. A relationship has been started limited and where their love is no longer tragic.
by: Maria Cecilia Jhadziah Diva
Stories of folklore and myths are familiar tell-tale stories in the barrios and small towns, much more one that includes “creatures of the night”. Each place has its own rendition to explain the different paranormal activities happening under their noses. However, in a city that almost never sleeps, which seems to have no place for unexplainable phenomenon, these stories are unheard of or if not, met with a raised and questioning brow. Multo sa Manila? No way. This is what exactly the graphic novel ‘Trese’ challenged. Presenting the supernatural beings of Philippine mythology and folklore back dropped against the unresting and modern streets of Manila. Writer – artist Budgette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo brought to life mythical creatures in today’s setting – Stranger Things style. Trese’s fresh themes were a breakthrough in the presentation of both Philippine culture and literature. In fact, it is created smartly that Netflix already announced that it will be adapted into series. The story unfolds with Alexandra Trese, daughter of Anton Trese, who inherited her father’s role as the protector of Manila from the creatures of the supernatural. Series of horrors brought by spirits and creatures of the dark in different parts of Metro Manila and merging themselves in the modern world; acting as the resistance, Trese’s aim is to investigate and solve each crime. Each book features different cases where Alexandra Trese and her crew solves mysteries which include but are not limited to White Lady at the Balete Drive, kidnapping of a tikbalang, zombie attacks in Manila North Cemetery, murders involving tiyanaks – name it, Tan and Baldisimo have probably included it.
Be vigilant! Secure yourself on the well-lit side of the road unless an Alexandra Trese will come and save the night.
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. A . R o w T l o o C
Una sa listahan ng mga dadayong turista sa Palawan ay ang Underground River --- habang karamihan ay sinusubukang tuklasin ang lalim nito. Tanging mga Palaweño lamang ang nakakatalos na ang lalim ay wala sa likas nitong rikit at ganda, bagkus ay sa likas na pag-uugali ng kaniyang mga katiwala. Dalawang Saligang Batas: Republic Act 9003- Ecological Solid Waste Man
by: Winmark C. Bombio
agement Act of 2001 at RA 9211-Tobacco Regulations Act of 2003 ang mahigpit na ipinatutupad sa Palawan, mayroon man o walang otoridad. Ang mga Palaweño ang nagkukusa upang maisakatuparan ang mga batas na ito para sa kanilang mga sarili at sa mga turista. Walang makikitang aide upang magligpit ng mga basura ng paaralan sapagkat obligasyon ng bawat isa ang paglilinis. Maingat na hinihiwalay ang basurang nabubulok sa hindi-nabubulok. Ang mga tindahan ay mahigpit na pinagbabawalan sa pagtitinda ng mga bisyo kagaya ng sigarilyo na makasasama sa kalusugan ng kabataan. Ika nga ni Aristotle sa kaniyang akda, “ikaw ang paulit-ulit mong ginagawa.” Sa unang araw ng pagmamasid ay aakalain ng sinumang pakitang-gilas lamang ang mga aksyon na ito, subalit sa paglipas ng mga araw ay mababatid na ang mga kilos na ito ay gawi na nakasanayan na, at nakatanim na sa kanilang mga pag-uugali. Hindi nagsisinungaling ang matatanda sa katagang “ang yaman ay nasa kalooban ng tao” sapagkat katulad ng Palawan, ang hiyas ay hindi lamang matatagpuan sa mga likas na tanawing napapangalagaan hanggang sa ngayon, bagkus ay pati sa pag-uugali ng mga taong patuloy sa pagkalinga sa mga yaman ng ating bayan. *** John Kirby Dinglasan
John Kirby Dinglasan
Jan Miguel Lopez
Jan Miguel Lopez
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Pina’s Pina’s Status Status by: Miah Raxl Vasquez
Waterfall Waterfall
Pina’s Statust Update 2016 “Ang sa atin, ay atin”
by: Jemima Ventura
Pina’s Status Update 2019 “Sayo na kaibigan, magpaparaya na ako”
Water come to leave for no mere reason They are just meant to flow for all season As water dry without noticing well Leaving quicker than any poem to tell Water come to be free from the eyes to let me see As water come when water leave, I am fine I shed no tear for what’s no longer mine
Wasak Wasak
by: John Paul Punzalan
Balang araw ay mauubos din ang tubig Tatabunan ng lupa ang inyong nilalanguyan Kung magkagayo’y hindi na makakapanggulat ang mga buwaya Makakalabang patas ang mga mangangaso Malalaman nang bayan na babaliktad ang mundo
Even in my wildest dreams swirl around, Still, you are nowhere to be found For you came to leave as waters burn But you forgot to return.
Saka Saka Na Na
by: Maria Cecilia Jhadziah Diva
Kahit Kahit Walang Walang Sayo Sayo by: Angelica Maries Maderazo
Sayo ang huling halakhak Samin ang huling iyak Sayo ang huling palay Samin ang huling alay Sayo lahat ng ito Bawat palayan aariin mo Mapapasayo, At kami ay magpapasa-Diyos.
Saka na, upang may ma-ani Saka na, upang may makain Saka na, kaya ngayo’y walang ma-ani Saka na, kaya ngayo’y walang makain Isang bala, isang kalabit, isang putok Dalawampu’t apat na sikmura ang magugutom Subalit malayo tayo sa kabukiran, Kaya di natin narinig... Kaya ayaw nating marinig
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Kalapati Kalapati by: Kim Arnie Gesmundo
Ako’y kalapati sa himpapawid matayog ang lipad. Hindi makatingin sa pinanggalingan takot bumagsak.
Hadagat Hadagat at at ami-n ami-n yan yan
Ako’y kalapati sa himpapawid nahulog sa bitag ng dayuhan. Nakatingin sa pinanggalingan. Kung saan mas may laya palang lumipad.
by: Winmark Bombio
Mababaon ang bayan sa utang na amihan Ihahanda ang kabayarang habagat Sapagkat Niyakap ang pansamantalang lamig At pinagpalit ang ulan---- naubos ang tubig
//washed by: Cameron Pagtakhan
water flows from you but water does drop, don’t fret redemption comes soon
Sunog Sunog
by: Winmark Bombio
“Nagbatuhan ng gasera ang mag-asawa” Sino ang maniniwala sa hangal na testamento? Natupok ang tagpi-tagpi at nawasak ang barong-barong Pinalitan ng gusaling pamilihan nang huwad na kariktan “Sa apoy?” Hindi, sa kanilang nagbabagang buntot Akala ata nila’y maabo ang ating pagkatao
“Ayoko “Ayoko sa sa mainit, mainit, ayoko ayoko sa sa masikip” masikip” by: Clarisse Vibar
Sandamakmak na posporo sa silid lagayan Pinilit ikahon mga gipit na posporo Sa ilang sandali lahat sisindihan Mga posporo utak daw ng sindihan Walang magawa, Liliyab habang buhay Hangang sa maging abo Sisigaw “Ayoko sa mainit, ayoko sa masikip na preso”
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BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN: JASIF’s bright future for innovative Filipino farming by: Maria Cecilia Jhadziah Diva
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of San Pablo City lies a quaint and green area along Brgy. San Ignacio which prides itself with innovative farming strategies and agricultural practices. Joni and Susan Agroshop and Integrated Farms (JASIF) started in August 2018 with two hectares of land. JASIF’s goal is to build 100 mushroom houses gradually in San Pablo City and other areas in the Philippines. The major objectives of the program is to create a profitable investment opportunity other than the Corn Plantation Partnership Program and to produce a huge volume of quality mushrooms worthy to be supplied locally and to be exported to other countries. A highlight of JASIF is its Land Conversion (Organic Mini-Farm and Greenhouse Set-Up) which envisions converting every vacant land into a farm and every Filipino to be a farmer. The program mainly focuses on small-scale lands ranging from 100 sqm to 1000 sqm. This program is beneficial in increasing awareness about the need for improving our environment, Photo courtesy of Joni and Susan Agroshop and Integrated Farms reduce the risk of chemical ingestion Facebook page
The development of the farm was a causebased start by Joni Sanchez together with his family to create a tourist attraction focused on farming and to showcase San Pablo’s own local products. The company has been planting corn as its main crop but it also offers partnerships to help others generate income through corn plantation, urban and container gardening, land conversion and mushroom plantation. As the company keeps on expanding, more products and crops are opened to the farm. The farm
provides several seminar-workshops and partnership programs which aim to provide livelihood to the community. For example, the corn plantation partnership program aims to supply the huge demand of corn in the local market, provide livelihood to local farmers, benefit from economic potential of idle lands and provide partnership opportunity to partners and investigators. Another program spearheaded by the company is the Mushroom Plantation Partner ship Program.
Photo courtesy of Joni and Susan Agroshop and Integrated Farms Facebook page found in food transported to grocery stores, improve human mental well-being in productivity, and make use of efficient lands. Aside from its agricultural plantation, Joni and Susan Agroshop and Integrated
Farms takes pride in its sunflower and ornamental plantation which certainly adds appeal to the public. In fact, JASIF is already a Department of Tourism accredited site in San Pablo City. ***
MEDIA LITERACY: HOW TO SPOT FAKE NEWS by: Dev Comm Team
With the onset of handheld devices today, data is always easy to access. However as much as it is very easy to access, the verification per se seems very elusive and hard to achieve, thus also providing an avenue for the widespread of fake data and fake news like an ongoing epidemic which chooses no target – everyone can be a victim. Fortunately, if fake news can be considered a virus, then there is a vaccine to it, of course, one that requires a little effort to prevent being a casualty on the on-going crisis.
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CCJE tops athletics leaderboard
by: Clarisse Vibar
Showing their strength in track and field events, delegates from College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) bagged eight golds, four silvers, and one bronze as they competed on the annual Athletics Competition at the university field, Sept. 3. CCJE successfully show- including javelin throw, shotput, cased their skills and ability gain- and discuss throwing. ing five golds and one silver on the The lead was followed by track events including 800 meter, College of Teacher Education with 400 meter,200 meter, 100 meter five golds, eight silvers, and two run and 100 meter and 200 meter bronze and College of Industrial relay; and two golds, three silvers, Technology with two golds and and three bronzes on field events one bronze on the said events, respectively.
POWER UP. Student atlethes from different colleges participated in different categories in atlethics during the Intramurals. (Dinglasan)
LSPU tankers completes swimming line-up to compete in U-Wide ‘19
by: Clarisse Vibar
LSPU SPCC—Laguna State Polytechnic University swimmers boosted their bids to the forthcoming University-Wide Meet when they tested the waters during the 59th Foundation Day cum Intramurals Meet held at the University Pool on September 12. CBMA continued to ceived her gold in the freestyle gold together with Amirkhled ArWomen’s Division cantara swam to the first place dominated the 50-meter back- event. Joining her were Caricot, dales from CIT. College of Business Management and Accountancy in the 50-meter butterfly stroke stroke when Mary Joy Cañales Bracket B; another Inhiñeros’ In 50-meter breast Bracket, A; Judy Ann Caricot, Judy Ann Macatangay in Brack- stroke, Dignadice Bracket A, (CBMA) tanker Danica Rose Al- event. Bracket B; Danica Rose Alca- et C and Butingan for Bracket COE’s Noel Emerson Coronantara, Bracket C; and Dianne D. do, Bracket B, CBMA’s Angelo Therese Butingan, Bracket D Men’s Division Adalin Bracket C, and Ardales managed to grab four more John Paul Macawi- Bracket D copped their gold golds. li, Bracket A from the College medals. Furthermore, Caricot of Industrial Technology (CIT) Enzo Rico Donato plucked her first spot on 50-me- paddled his first gold in the but- Bracket A from College of Comter breast stroke. Joining her terfly stroke. Along with Macaw- puter Studies, Coronado, Brackas gold potentials were Danica ili were the CHMT swimmers et B; CBMA’s Mark Ceejay AlJaviña, Bracket B; Jean Dela Khyleduane Delmolin, Bracket cantara, Bracket C, and Denzel Cruz, Bracket C and Patricia B and Cris Miguel Dignadice, Soriano, Bracket D from CHMT Amante, Bracket D from Col- Bracket C. plunged their gold in freestyle. lege of Hospitality, Management Dignadice, Awarded tankers from Bracket and Tourism (CHMT). A nabbed his advantage for different colleges will represent Moreover, Xhania Miles 50-meter backstroke while Eljon LSPU-SPCC in the coming WATER WINGS. LSPU Tnakers endure swift, Escondo Bracket A from Col- Solis, Bracket B and Renz Es- University-Wide 2019. competitive swims at the University Olympic Pool lege of Engineering (COE) re- cueta, Bracket C also bagged during the 59th Foundation Day. (Maderazo)
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Let the games begin
“Sports does not only KALYPSO revolve in ball games. It is more than that.“ Jennis Maghirang
Senior staff Kalypso. jennisssaaa@gmail.com
Pressured but Assured by: Christian Isaac Batralo
For quite a time, basketball has always been on the spotlight for Philippine sports especially when Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) was founded on 1975 which surely made a huge impact to the Filipino sports community. I for one, is admitted- name and flag and bring home ly a basketball fan, however, medals, however, it is not the it also made me wonder why only sports that can bring gloother sports aside from bas- ry for the country. Aside from ketball and volleyball gain pop- basketball, sports such as ularity or even have their own weightlifting, billiards and gymTV coverage considering the nastics are creating its own fact that there are a lot more path to be recognized especialsports where Filipinos excel? ly in different Olympic games. For instance, bad- It is safe to say that minton, lawn tennis, football, the most favorite sport of evmartial arts and other sports ery Filipino is basketball. In must have the recognition they fact, the support shown by the deserve. The people should people for this certain sport is also look for these sports and “too much” that it can be called not let them be stored in the to the extent that it is “unfair”. cellar. These games should The recognition and support have the same privilege and that it receives should also be support that basketball gets. the same recognition and sup Surely, basketball be- port that other sports receive. came a part of our culture and Fil- Sports does not only reipinos are absolutely hooked up volve in ball games. It is more by this game but the popularity than that. It requires strength, it receives is too overrated com- patience and skills but above pared to other sports that needs that, the encouragement comto be acknowledged or praised. ing from the people is one of the When it comes to inter- reasons why athletes gain more national sports competition, it is self-confidence. The fair treatunquestionable that basketball ment and support is what is needathletes can brag the country’s ed in every sports community.
As the host country of the 30th South East Asian (SEA) Games, Phil“Ito ay isang ippines intensified their preparation as two weeks are left for the starting day larangan kung of the event, improving the sports facilities and expediting the procurement of saan kumikilos ang ideya ng sports equipment. pagkakapati According to Wil- sos, with the help of Com- Ramirez made sure that ran upang mas liam Ramirez, President mission on Audit (COA). the SEA Games jour- maging matibay “We are embrac- ney happened 14 years ang buklod ng of Philippine Sports Com- mission (PSC), the agen- ing all these challenges ago, will be repeated. bawat isa.” Tila isang tupada ang cy doubled their work by because we know that People expected aking nadatnan sa aking pagfinishing the venues under this is a national endeav- bigger since Philippines pasok sa gymnasium, mga his management for the or and the pride of the was the host country, but estudyante ang umaaktong biennial meet on Novem- country is on the line,” he the agency reminded the mananaya at mga manlalaro ber 30 to December 11. said. “We would do every- people to support and ang siyang mga tandang na panabong. Sinisigaw ng il He admitted that thing to make sure that come together as one. ang estudyante ang kanilang the time has almost ran we would have a mem- “The PSC cannot do it pambato, ang ilan naman ay out so people would orable and successful alone. The entire nation ang kanilang mga pusta. Pathought that the prepa- hosting of the Games.” should rally behind our rang isang sugalerong nakaLooking back on athletes and inspire them ranas ng araw ng linggo matration was in a rush, es- apos ang isang mahabang pecially on providing the 2005 SEA Games, under to deliver their best perpakikipagbuno sa klase, sa equipment of 56 sports his supervision, Philip- formance,” Ramirez said. pag-aaral o sa isang gurong included in the said event. pines topped the stand- The 56 sports com- walang ginawa kundi ang But then, he expected that ing having 113 gold, 84 petitions were held in dif- magpasulat. Nakasisigurado the needed equipment silver, and 94 bronze ferent venues: 22 in Manila, akong determinadong lumaban ang manlalarong makawas expedited as soon medals. It was the first 16 in Clark, 12 in Subic, karinig ng mga sigaw at kalirit as possible as the gov- time for the country to be two in Tagaytay and one na ito, dahilan sa katiyakang ernment lend 6 billion pe- the overall champ and in Batangas and La Union. hindi sila nag-iisa sa paglaban.
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Filipino skills are not only for physical sports like basketball, volleyball, and taekwondo among others. Filipinos also take the lead in playing mobile phones, computers, and consoles—giving life to what we now call e-sports.
In the recently hosted Southeast Asian Games 2019 (SEAG 2019), e-sports community celebrate for the first ever e-sports competition. Six countries flared for gold in six categories: three personal computer (PC) games (Dota 2, Hearthstone, and Starcraft II), two mobile games (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Arena of Valor), and one console game (Tekken 7).
Team Sibol, the Philippine team, showed off when they snatched gold against the Indonesian team in Mobile Legends: Bang
WE WIN AS ONE: Team Sibol marks golden history in E-sports
by: Karl Arida
Bang. More is their winning over Team Thailand, adding gold to the country’s collection. Acampado Caviar Napoleon grabbed gold in Starcraft II when he won against Kopankiewicz Thomas Maria of Singapore.
Laverez Alexandre Gabrielle brought silver medal while Albar Andreij Hosea bagged bronze in playingTekken 7 beating Hempamorn Nopparut ofThailand.
Philippines ranked first in medal tally as they amassed three golds. one silver and one bronze—five medals in total. Following in second place is Thailand with two golds and two silvers whereas Malaysia landed on the third spot with one gold and one bronze medals. ***
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For the first time, the Philippine national anthem was played at the Worls Championshop as a Filipino atlethe made history. Jumping high with his goals, twisting together with his dreams, and landing his feet on the mat carrying his country’s name, a young man from Pasay City, Carlos Edriene ‘Caloy’Yulo introduced gymnastics to his fellow countrymen who’s a big fan of ball games and combative sports after he bagged the gold medal for Artistic Gymnastics, Stuttgart, Germany, Oct. 12. Yulo was the first gymnast to claim bronze medal from the region in the World Championships in Doha. But this year, the youngest competitor secured the top spot not just for him but for those people who believed in him.
He scored an outstanding 15.300, beating Artem Dolgopyat from Israel and Routeng Xiao of China, 15.200 and 14.933, respectively.
Yulo started his performance with a flighting knot and double
twist, giving an audience the show they wanted to see.
The 19-year-old boy did not waste his three years training in
Japan, away from his family as he put an end to his performance through a triple twist with an excellent landing.
After bagging gold he got his ticket for Tokyo Olympics 2020 to
represent Philippines in artistic gymnastics.
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Yulo, a rising star in world gymnastics by: Jennis Maghirang
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CBMA harvests titles in badminton finals by: Priscilla Mercado
PROWESS. Padders from different colleges showed their skills during the table tennis matches.
CBMA, SHS, CIT nab gold in table tennis tourney by: Jay-Ar Funtanilla With their powerful spins, the College of Business Management and Accountacny (CBMA), Senior High School (SHS) and College of Industrial Technology (CIT) paddlers secured their way on top over other colleges in this year’s table tennis tournament. medal in Single A women’s Men’s Division category over CBMA’s pride, In his three-peat Rylene Iranzo. championship, Mark Angelo Jazmer Nicole Caya Aviquivil “D’ captain” of CBMA of CBMA finished COE’s proved that his paddling abiliErika Guia with a powerty is still on fire, as he secured ful drive spin leading to his gold medals both in sina secured medal victory. gles and doubles men cate In women’s double gory. category, Jerrica Madrideo Jeffereson Reyes and Reyes threw off Leah Sumadsad and Gabby Dayan of paddled Industrials in his gold College of Arts and Sciences medal Singles A men’s category over Charles Raymundo (CAS). of College of Criminal Mixed doubles competitors Nuque and Vanessa Justice (CCJE) in a win Victoriano of CBMA secured set. their gold over JP Jaron and Meanwhile, Jhon Guia of COE. Michael Nuque and “Gagawin naming ang Aviquivil of CBMA lahat lalo pa’t andyan naman powered their way si Sir Matulac na coach namto secure gold medal in a victory over the College of Engiing and target naming magneering (COE) in men’s douover all champion as a team ble category. para sama-sama kami sa Women’s Division Romblon,” Aviquivil said when Aubrey Crystal Reyes asked about their preparations for the upcoming Univerof SHS opened the afternoon sity-wide Intramurals. game with a big victory, claiming her first collegiate gold
College of Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA) harvested titles in this this year’s Intramurals Badminton game at University Badminton Court, Sept. 13. Macatangga of SHS over- Both teams were deMen’s Singles whelmed her opponent Antermined and full of energy as College of Criminal Jusgeli Ann Balaoro of CTE. they fight but the coordination tice Education’s (CCJE) Mark As the game started, between the SHS duo helped Kevin De Leon won a head-toMacatangga immediately broke them to take lead to score 35-28 head battle with William Palero II the defense of Balaoro by makin their match. of CBMA during Singles A Bracking her run around the court In Women’s Doubles et Finals with a score 35-32. ending the first set end with a category finals, Karen Avan Palero aced the bescore of 18-7, in favor of SHS. zado and Hazel Crusin of ginning of the game, howev After the change CBMA took revenge on COE er De Leon counterd it with of ends, Macatanggga pair, Jessica Taa and Angelioverhead clear shot landing on changed her style and attacks ca Rombara of COE for losing the baseline leading to an inaggressively where she crushed during the semifinals match. tense battle. De Leon tried to her opponent having a score of Starting the game take lead in the middle of the 4-35. with offense, CMBA takes game but series of his shots lead in the first set leaving went outside of the court causDoubles COE with a score of 7-18. ing CBMA’s score to catch up. SHS’s Kcej Hernandez Being suppressed CBMA’s Rovin Ang and Karl Macatangga demolby CBMA pair, COE comoverpowered Senior High ished the game against Mark mitted faults in the secSchool (SHS) during Singles Kevin De Leon and Julius Balasond set, ending the match B Bracket Badminton Finals. bas of CCJE as they bagged the with a score of 35-14.*** Battering his oppotitle in men’s doubles category. nent with his powerful smashes, drives and drops and forcing SHS to run around the court, ending it with a strong jump smash, CBMA got the first set with a score of 5-18. After the changing of ends, CBMA continued with his attacks finishing the game with a score 35-11. Women’s Singles Kissiah Nicole Gonzales of College of Engineering (COE) and Ramchell Velasco of CBMA played a tight match of shuttle placement for the first set of Singles A Bracket Finals, 18-17, in favor of COE. Scores kept catching up but Gonzales slowly secured her defense as well as her offense as she won a resounding victory with a score 35-27. In Singles B, powerful shots of Camille Ann
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CHMT takes down COE in lawn tennis finals by: Ysabela Thea Balean
College of Hotel Management and Tourism (CHMT) conquers College of Engineering (COE) during the final match of Lawn Tennis Men’s Single Category, September 11. After the elimination 2-0. Umali did not get a chance round of different departments, to score until the fifth set after CHMT and COE went to the fi- Ferrer kept scoring succesnal round and played a first-to- sively resulting in 5-0. Howevseven-point where Niko Ferrer er, Ferrer missed the first three of CHMT overpowered Mikael shots after Umali gave a serve leading 5-1. Leo Umali from COE, 6-1. Ferrer, however Ferrer was able to hit more points on the first five bounced back during the last match however missed the set of the game with a series of pace at the sixth match giving smashes leading the opponent way for the opponent to score. to miss the two shots which re In the first set, Umali sulted to Ferrer’s victory win. Ferrer will represent had consecutive faulty shots which allowed Ferrer to smash LSPU-SPCC during the Uniscoring 1-0, as well as during versity-Wide Intramurals Meet second set which resulted in 2019.
GAME FACE. Lawn tennis players of different colleges showed their skills during their matches. (Dinglasan)
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CCJE, CCS cop football, futsal championship tilt by: Andrea Nicole Aspa
UNIVERSITY FIELD - College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) took control as they block the victory dream of the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) during the Football Championship finals while the lady kickers of the College of Computer Science (CCS) group outshined CCJE bringing them to the top. Futsal The first game started as the CCS lady kickers tried to cut-off the defense of the CCJE, throwing a bunch of ball kicks, however the goal keeper of the CCJE was able to block the attacks ending the first half of the game. As the 20-minute game continued, the pressure and unstoppable attempts of CCS star player Jiesel Pedrigal took over the game which led in a strong offense and at the same time scoring their first point via side corner kick but the CCJE lady kickers tried to aggressively defend their goal side but still end up the game with a score of 1-0, in favor of the CCS. Football On the other hand, the starting players of CCS football team Joshua Recto, Villanueva, Fortuna as well as Tagle started the game with aggressive attacks aiming to point a goal but, the offensive attacks were blocked by CCJE defender John Sui and their goalkeeper Flores. The game continued with
the desire of both teams to claim the throne as both teams did not let their guard down and set the field on fire with their fast-paced passes and unstoppable blocks. The momentum of the D’ Calibres team was still on, as they conquered the field while passing the defender of CCS team resulting to earn a goal. As the game
continues, the D’ Calibres blocked CCS from scoring and owning the title as they displayed a powerful defense throughout the game. It was then ended and resulted to the victory with score of 1-0.
POWER KICKS. Football and futsal players from different colleges ignited the soccer field during their games. (Dinglasan).
CBMA triumphs dance sports;
secures 4-peat in Latin Atmerican, 2-peat in standard category
by: Angelica Maries D. Maderazo LSPU-SPCC---College of Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA) slammed the dance floor as they bagged gold for the fourth time Latin Category and secured their two-peat streak in Modern Category during the Dance Sports Competition as part of the 59th Foundation Day cum Intramurals Meet 2019 held in L S P U - S P C C - - - C o l - Intramurals Meet 2019 held Contestants from University lege of Business Management in University Gymnasium on CBMA and CHMT grabbed the Gymnasium on and Accountancy (CBMA) September 11. Best Female Performer while Sept. 11. slammed the dance floor as Couples from the Col- contenders from CHMT and they bagged gold for the fourth lege of Hospitality, Manage- CBMA were awarded as Best time Latin Category and se- ment, and Tourism (CHMT) Male Performers in Standard cured their two-peat streak in for Standard Category placed Category. Participants from Modern Category during the second while the College CAS and CHMT were anDance Sports Competition as of Teacher Education (CTE) nounced as Best Female Perpart of the 59th ranked third and College formers while CBMA and CIT Foundation Day cum of Arts and Sciences were hailed Best Male Per(CAS) finished in the former in Latin Category. fourth place. The best female and male performers will compete CAS’ duo for Latin for LSPU-SPCC in this year’s Category were awarded University Wide Meet. second, CHMT ranked The contenders were third, CTE bagged fourth judge by Mr. Anton Gamila, Dr. place while CIT was Allan Bautista and Mr. Emmanhailed fifth place. uel Emprese and were scored according to their partnering skills, technical footworks, style, line and shape, floor pattern and timing. Standard category competition included waltz, tango and quick step while the Latin category was comprised of cha-cha, rumba, and jive. DANCE OF CHAMPIONS. College of Business Management and Accountancy once again proved their grace on the dance floor as they win in dance sports competition. (Dinglasan)
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CCJE, CHMT notch basketball women, men championship by: Winmark Bombio
University Gymnasium ---College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) D’ Calibres defied the chance of College of Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA) to take revenge after a crushing defeat in the elimination to take the Basketball Women’s Category Championship title for the 5th time, 34 -5. Women’s Basketball and Tourism (CHMT) on the University Gymnasium battle for third, 26-11. ---College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) D’ Calibres Men’s Basketball defied the chance of College The College of Hospiof Business Management and tality and Management (CHMT) Accountancy (CBMA) to take was hailed as the champions revenge after a crushing de- of Basketball Men’s Category feat in the elimination to take this year after beating CBMA in the Basketball Women’s Cate- a one game – do-or-die series gory Championship title for the at the University Gymansium, 5th time, 34 -5. Sept. 13. Tough defense played Hoteliers shocked by D’ calibres sealed the ear- CBMA with a run-and-gun ly lead of 16 in the first quar- strategy leaving a 12-point lead ter. CBMA was scoreless until in favor of the Hoteliers, 31-19. 2:00 of the 2nd quarter when The fiery hands of CBMA’s ace Ferlyn Fernandez of CBMA Britos hype the crowd after two scored with a jumper, 20-2 in consecutive threes, while Hofavor of D’ Calibres. telier’s Alvarez bounced back Series of hard fouls to shift the momentum as the and dirty plays were score ends with 49-39 in favor committed in of the Hoteliers. the 4th quarter, In the middle of the third quar to prevent all ter, the CBMA squad scored possible injuries, the referee three consecutive fastbreak terminated the championship points forcing the Hoteliers to game while there is 3:41 re- use their first time-out, 70-66. maining time. The momentum shifted to CBMA takes the second place, the Hoteliers once again as after the defeat against D’ Cali- the differences in the scores bres, while College of Comput- increased. Alvarez sealed er Studies (CCS) bagged the the game with an isolation bronze after defeating College play and a floater, 96-83 and of Hospitality Management bagged the championship title.
SLAM DUNK. Basketball players hyped the crowd during their games at University Intramurals. (Dinglasan)
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INFORM EMPOWER EDUCATE CCS snags golds in karatedo By: Kyla Patricia May Edeza
PEOPLE’S CHAMP. Manny Pacquiao served as the guest of honor during the University-wide Intramurals. (Dinglasan)
Pacquiao joins LSPU Intercampus asserts sports, culture for nation-building by: Maria Cecilia Jhadziah Diva
Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao took part in the opening ceromony of the University-Wide Sports and Cultural Competition 2019 with the theme “Celebrating Unity in Diversity through Excellence in Sports and Culture” held at Laguna State Polytechnic University - Sta. Cruz Main Campus (LSPU-SSC), Oct. 7. Pacquiao emphasized on his keynote address the role of sports and culture in improving the quality of
life and its role towards nation-building. He also stressed that sports and culture in education should be both purpo-
sive ane hollistic. Before ending his message, the senator announced that he will spearhead the rub-
berizing of the open field and the construction of a grandstand at the university grounds of LSPU-SCC.
CTE stuns in back-to-back win in Volleyball finals
Drops of sweat, kicks, punches, and hours of trainings has paid finally paid off as the Karatekas kicked their way for the Intramurals 2019 held at AVEC last Sept. 12. Different players from every department showed off their strength as they set on the mats and bow to the judges. Romar M. Doria from the College of Computer Studies (CCS) made an exceptional performance as he won two golds for Single Kata and Team Kumite 60kg weight category and two silvers for Team Kata and Team Kumite. Selwyn John Hernandez of the same college wowed the audience for winning three silver for Single Kata, Singe Kumite 75 kg weight category and for Team Kumite. College of Industrial Technology’s (CIT) Shervin Arone to won two golds for Single Kumite with his fellow CIT players and a bronze medal for single Kata. Cyrene Lumabas of CCS grabbed the gold medal for single Kumite 50kg weight category despite being a new trained karatedo player. Nympha Aera Balanac of College of Teacher Education (CTE) brought home the silver medal for single kumite 50kg weight category and bronze for single Kata.
by: Kim Arnie Gesmundo and Jennis Maghirang September 13 --- College of Teacher Education (CTE) ruled the volleyball court as they walloped College of Engineering (COE) and College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT). Women’s volleyball Men’s volleyball Maestros’ volleybelles “Kaya kami ang nanalo ay dahil may pagkakaisa kami, built a strong play in the first we just enjoyed the game at set with ace player Francesbumabawi kaagad kami kapag ca Mae Francisco showering nakakakuha ng errors,” em- powerful spikes, leading to a phasized by John Earl Odona, wide score gap, 11-5 to which CTE captain ball, as they out- the Hoteliers narrowed immespiked COE and clinched the diately with their team captain, gold. Cheri Bolina, 14-13. Inhiñeros’ Ulitin and De Successive errors from Jesus combo started to fuel Maestros’ were released but up in scoring series of points Francisco made it rain by her through their services and consecutive spikes and ended spikes to come up in an early the first set with the score, 25lead but Maestros’ 6’2, Ran- 19. dolf Estrada scored three con- Second set was on fire secutive block points tying the when players from both team game at 13 each. exchanged scores. Lorraine De Jesus produced Delos Santos and Camille Salseries of points halfway of the cedo from CHMT kept on trying first set but Maestros’ Melen- to save the ball but ended up dez three consecutive service losing it. Criza Mae Completo aces brought the score to 25- of CTE also contributed in creating a huge score-gap for the 21. Both teams rallied in Maestros. Maestros, determined the second set but the tight floor defense of the Maestros to put an end on set to claim and the leadership skill brought their gold finished the second POWER SPIKE. College of Teacher Education rained powerful spikes against College of by Odona snatched the cham- set with Mica Gesmundo’s Engineering during the volleyball finals. (Dinglasan) pionship trophy, 25-19. forceful spike, 25-17. TechnologyAdvocate @TechAd_ thetechnologyadvocate@gmail.com