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CARAGA STATE UNIVERSITY VISION A premier university known for academic excellence in science and technology, agriculture, environment and natural resources, engineering, education and the arts towards the sustainable development of Caraga Region.

MISSION In pursuit of academic excellence, Caraga State University shall endeavor to deliver the highest quality of instruction, research, extension, production, and administration to produce scientifically trained, technologically skilled, and morally sound individuals contributing to the creation of an eco–friendly and healthy environment.

CORE VALUES Competence Service Uprightness

About The Cover Expressions of commitment come in many different ways, but for one of CSU’s Utility personnel, it also meant dedication, positive outlook, and dignity of work.

This entails complementary to the integral, regardless of the regality or of the humbleness of our given duty. The message is clear, we have the worth and significance if we have actualized the right value that is set for us.

Editorial Board & Staff

Editor in Chief: Ennocent John Comandante Associate Editor: Isagani Roma Jr. Managing Editor: Jessa Cadiz Lay out Artist: Rally Jay Bade Naife Section Editors Opinion Editor: Vince Ivan Libao Feature Editor: Justine Kenneth Prollo News Editor: Rey Bade Sports Editor: John Francis Cadampog Literary Editor: JeanMalry Paquibot

annessa Ybañez Web Admin: Kurtnhy Love Madela Cartoonist: Reymond Java Photojournalist: RickalhynAirean Belle Nakila Columnist Marie Claire Virtudazo Roseller SalongaJr. Neil Jean Navvaro Philip Angelo Paway Axel Von Ruiz Recardo Ganton Jr. Christian Garbo Maria Anita Ayaton

THE GOLD PANICLES ADVISERS Chief Adviser: Enrique F. Taragua Technical Advisers: Rolyna S. Trugillo Shella M. Alingato Gold Panicles is the Official TStateheStudent Publication of Caraga University (CSU)-Main

Campus. The office is independent by function and administration from other student organizations.

It does not actively promote particular political, religious parties and other ideologies. The official domicile of the office is within the premises of CSU-Main Campus, Butuan City.

EDITORIAL

“It is hard to have committed leadership when you have a divided followership”

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fter a thorough evaluation and selection process for CSU to open its seat for a new University President, finally Dr. Anthony Makinano Penaso made his way to the position.

His credentials are evident enough that he was the most deserving among the six of the applicants. Presenting his plans for the university paired with his unwarranted long experience in the academic administration during his stint in the Central Mindanao University (CMU) in Bukidnon, he was able to get the nods of the studentry, faculty and staff, and CSU’s Board of Regents.

Undeniably, as he made his initial first weeks and months, some of the CSU students made keen observations in the way things are done his way.

Later, tangible actions as expected that resulted from his impressive plans shed light to the satisfaction of the studentry.

With his practical outlook in life, he just simply resolve everything to God. I did agree that with his faith in God, he embraced the Biblical passage in which God says, " apart from Me you can do nothing." Dr. Penaso adhered to the fact that good leadership emanates from God, and that he is completely dependent in His directions.

With leadership, sometimes many of us did not fully grasp its full meaning in the real sense. It can be understood that one leads and the rest

are followers. What is a true follower?

What makes a good follower? Being a follower according to the pessimists’ point of view means subjection and execution of an order a leader makes.

Meanwhile, a proactive follower on the other hand, demonstrates a great respect and thinks a win-win solution, and at the same time gaining the trust and confidence of his leader.

The most important characteristic of a follower is the willingness to tell the truth, a truth that speaks the voice of the majority and a truth that coincides with fair justice. A truth that leads to the uplifting of a unified school under the guidance of the moral values we have.

But be reminded that the truth hurts. It’s a complex word full of power and pain.

It can shutter one’s mind and aura to the extent it caused one’s downfall and seizure. However, followers who tell the truth and leaders who listen to it are an unbeatable combination. But this does not include the “extra-constitutional means” of questioning a duly public official on his credibility.

However, there is one thing that totally confuses our young minds. In the principles of ideal followership, one must recognize the authority a leader possesses. A recognition that requires great respect given to the leader himself/ herself. Now then, can we be an upbeat follower and at the same time tailor our actions and beliefs to complement

with the leaders’ position? Or can we be just like the bamboo tree, which is able to change its side to the strung of the winds? Whatever is the answer, one thing is for sure, leaders need followers; followers too need their leaders. It’s a symbiotic process that is proven and tested since time immemorial.

First impression lasts as they say, and with President Penaso's few steps have taken place, I perceived democracy with his shaping up of things. Before he showcased his mind to the students, he conducts consultations to gather opinions, and aside from that, he generously give recognitions to inspire purposely empowering them to become assured of their potentials as integrals to CSU. How do I look at Dr. Penaso as a President and as a leader is indeed worth emulating.

True to this as well is his flair for reconciliation and unity within the University. As an Administrator, he firmly believes of the good establishments of good relationships. As a father and the head of the institution, his reach does not only cover the studentry but of course the faculty and staff as well. True to the saying, "it is really hard to have a committed leadership when these is a divided fellowship."

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I N S I D E

June

October

2014

12-13 ANG FILIPINO BILANG

WIKA NG PAGKAKAISA

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I saw it as a Reward

Sweeping the road called Life 30

IBA ANG PINOY! 31

32 ASAL

(ANG SA AMIN LANG)

W H A T ’ S

HULASCOPE

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The President’s Tweets 18-19

Colums/ Tatak Filipino

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PHOTO ESSAY

NEWS

EO23

Scholarship facilitates 1st Consultative Meeting October 24, 2014 Sanchez Gymnasium – EO23 Scholarship Consultative Meeting was conducted by some of the government officials of Butuan City to clarify issues on college students’ scholarships.

In a statement, Dr. Anthony Penaso, the CSU President pointed out that the scholars under the EO23 Scholarship should not be denied of taking examinations for example if they do not have test permits. In addition, he stressed by saying that CSU is of the national university level therefore assuring the scholars of established educational benefits until they graduate.

On behalf of Mayor Jun Amante, Mr. George Pacot and Pastor Prior shared the good news, informing that while waiting for the National Budget that was allotted for the said scholarship, the local budget will be utilized. There is no need to worry about “dahil tuloy ang LIGAYA, tuloy ang SUCCESS, tuloy ang SCHOLARSHIP”, they declared.

“The scholars of this scholarship will remain scholars until they graduate.

EO23 Scholarship is not in danger”, they added.

ECE Grads Realize License

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Isagani M. Roma Jr.

The Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering (BSEcE) Program, with its utmost endeavor to produce globally competitive human resources – added two fresh engineering professionals. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and Board of Electronics Engineering (BEE) announced the list of Electronics Engineering (EcE) and Electronics Technician (EcT) board passers last October 2, 2014.

With two first time takers and a repeater, CSU garnered 66.6% passing rate, registering two passers, Engr. Shiza T. Seda and Engr. Edsel Kent Patulin.

The Licensure Examination had a total of 4,851 takers and 1,532 passers.

In addition, out of 3,033 takers, 2,502 including three examinees from CSU, Seda, Patulin, and Maryknoll P. Bacsarpa, grasped success in the ECT Licensure Exam; where CSU accomplished a 100% passing rate accordingly.

CSU Congratulates New Mining Engineers www.carsu.edu.ph

Vince Libao

In the desire for excellence, the new Mining Engineering Board exam passers have once again made CEIT proud as it truly possesses quality education after achieving a 100% passing rate in the Mining Engineering Licensure Examination – This was held at the Manuel L. Quezon University, Quiapo, Manila last August 2014.

As first time takers, Engineer Gerome L. Ampere, Engineer Marlyn Bremon, Engineer Jayson Alferez, Engineer Wilfred Sabanal and Engineer Danreb Nuñez, gave CSU the honor, a feat undeniably commendable for having CSU five out of five examinees who passed the said exam.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 123 out of the 46 takers passed the examination against the National Passing rate to be 84.24%.

CSU Aggies pass 2014 Licensure Examination Ennocent John Comandante Garnering 27.16% in overall performance on June 2014 Agriculturists Licensure Examination, the whole Caraga State University together with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) faculty and staff congratulated the 21 takers and two repeaters who listed their names on the roster of newly licensed agriculturists last June 1-3, 2014 at Cagayan de Oro City.

THE GOLD PANICLES

Out of 5, 22 takers of the said examination, only 1, 808 passed and 21 of them are from CSU namely: Rudel H. Abacajin, Vergenita B. Amista, Jimbo S. Barredo, Monecris Dawn K. Bulactial, Thea Hope T. Castillo, Sharmaine C. Cañete, Eric M. Dacillo, Rose A. Dagcuta, Danilo Embalsado, Blenn M. Funchica, Merlyn S. Gumapas, Gracelyn C. Hinay, Richard T. Lugo, Carla Mari B. Nabio,

Ruben Jr. P. Rico, Sheryl L. Sajulan, Junrey O. Tabanao, Glenn B. Tabiola, Georgie Shermae M. Tortola, Edwina Vega, and Fehl Adam Wamar.

The continuous support of the university to uplift the program’s goal and objectives will eventually help its graduates to secure and land jobs of their chosen fields after receiving their licenses for passing the said examination.

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By: John Francis Cadampog “We are moving forward in achieving gender equality,” Mr. Antonio Gonzales declared this message during the Female Forward program, last July 16, 2014, Sanchez Gymnasium.

The campaign was officially opened with a 4k Fun run along the CSU campus and Brgy. Ampayon.Some distinguished guests and speakers joined the run namely: Hon. Elizabeth Marie R. Calo (SP member of the Board, Prov. of Agusandel Norte), Atty.

RemaBurdeos (Butuan City councilor), Dr. Anthony M. PenasoPh.D (CSU president) and Mr. Antonio Gonzales (Paz y Desarollo country representative) the honorary guest. Also, Ms. Erlinda Rosales (Brgy.

Dulag chairperson) and Ms. Rowena Anlagan (student at Caraga Institute of Technology and IP youth representative of PyD) who work on personal experience gave reflections on the values and principles that inspired more the advocacy. It was then followed with a Zumba session that was open to the public.

The fun activities were followed by the official presentation of the ‘Female Forward: Stand up, step up, speak up!’ campaign including the overview and presentation of the very first issue of the Forward magazine. It was complemented by a Women Leadership forum marked by the panel discussion of some women activists in

the society. “To put women forward in order to have a voice” said

by Arjay Arellano (EIC; communication and advocacy officer of PyD) as he presented a feature story of some women in Brgy. Lawigan, Municipality of Tubay entitled “Watchers” which increased interest on gender sensitivity around the gymnasium. He also explained the principles of the campaign: Stand up means claiming and knowing your rights.

Step up means building your capacity.

Speak up means power practice.

In addition, Mr. Gonzales widely discussed the campaign and PyD. According to him, PyD is a gender oriented medium and a Spanish organization started on 1991 which advocates gender equality in the world. In our country, one of its actions was the Female Forward -a development program promoting gender equality in political participation. It aims to contribute to the realization of women’s political and civil rights supporting initiatives towards the equal participation of women and men in good governance and democracy. Furthermore, he said that the campaign was based on three actions mainly; 1) Strengthened synergies, 2) Promoted gender responsiveness governance, 3) Increased exercise of citizenship.

New CSU Geodetic Engineers Recognized Engr. Daniel B. Agapay Engr. Jojemar Bantugan Engr. Roger M. Barba Jr. Engr. Ryan Jhon L. Buena Engr. Emily N. Cunanan Engr. Peter John A. Galamiton Engr. Lloyd Lee Engr. Genelyn S. Magracia

Engr. Gilmarc Manlubatan Engr. Jennifer T. Marqueso Engr. Presley Carl B. Oconer Engr. Iven D. Paloquia Engr. Jigg L. Pelayo Engr. Venice May M. Plaza Engr. Jesiree L. Serviano Engr. Edgilyn D. Tabon

CSU is once again glorified for having new pool of successful geodetic engineers in the year 2014 – where Engr.

Brodett B. Abatayo landed top 3.

The two-day examination was conducted by the Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC), last August 19-20, 2014, in Manuel L. Quezon, Quiapo, Manila.

Out of 479 takers, 179 passed the said examination and 17 examinees out of 26 takers came from CSU. They got 65.98% passing rate exceeding the 37.37% national passing rate. This is indeed another big achievement for CSU.

By: RickalhynAirean Belle Nakila

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LCI Orients the Crowd on HIV/AIDS Phenomenon After three years Ladlad Caraga Incorporated (LCI) made its comeback to CSU to launch the Philippine National Conference and Meeting on Sexual Orientation, Gender Equality and Expression (SOGIE) and HIV/AIDS seminar held at Sanchez Gymnasium last August 8, 2014. 8am.

The event organized by the stakeholder group Ladlad Caraga Region chapter aimed to empower the people to practice a safer sex life and to lower the escalation of HIV/AIDS cases in the Philippines.

It also focused in educating students and citizens about HIV/AIDS to avoid the production of misinformation that contributes to the stigma and discrimination of people living with HIV. Approximately 70 delegates mostly Muslim Advocates and Christian Leaders who were Public Health Representatives , Gender and Development Focal Person, Social Workers all the way from Region 1 from University of Northern Phil. ,Vigan City, CAR (La Trininidad Benguet), CALABARZON, Region V ( Naga City), Region VIII ( San Jose Samar) ,Region XI ( Davao Region ), Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) and Municipalities in ARMM and Province of Ampatuan including some notable people like the HAPI International Treasurer for Local Council, Kevin Li and the well known Filipino Director and writer Soxie Topacio converged at CSU to witness and be part of the orientation. The event was also highlighted by the presence of the Chairperson and Founder of LCI, Ysang Semacio Bacasmas.

Dr. Rolando Paluga, CAS Dean formally opened the conference stressing that, “a University should be against discrimination and CSU should endeavor to build a gender equality based school as a great example”.

The conference enhanced the activity when Mr. Elmer Casapao, a Philippine Red Cross Caraga Chapter Representative on Health Services served as the 1st moderator. “No one can tell a person if he/she has HIV through physical consideration” he noted as he presented and discussed the important terms and definitions about the HIV/AIDS. According to him, Butuan City topped the list on most numbered HIV victims throughout Caraga Region. ”Let’s change our perspective and be open-minded about this certain topic “he added. He clearly emphasized that HIV is not always associated with sex as he presented the concise examples of other mode of transmission of HIV/AIDS. Theories regarding HIV/AIDS, Symptoms and the possible Treatments and Prevention, distinguishing the Ethical and Unethical conduct on how to deal with the behaviors of the person living with HIV were also presented in the seminar.

“HIV rate is going up” the words that served as an aperture for the last moderator of the conference, Dr.Renato Villanueva of Butuan Medical Center which is among the selected facilities to be an HIV Satellite Treatment Hub in Caraga region. According to Dr. Villanueva, the number of HIV cases in Caraga was approximately 425 as of May 2014. He briefly introduced the definition and common source of Sexually Transmitted Infection like: Bacterial , Protozoal,viruses which gave shivers to the crowd.

It was formally closed by a pictorial session with the entire delegates of the event. Bringing with them the Philippine National Red Cross slogan for HIV/AIDS which states :“Take the Lead, Spread the message, Not the Virus”.

THE GOLD PANICLES

GP writers, adviser accept DTI invitation Ennocent John Comandante

Two of The Gold Panicles’ student-journalists, Ennocent John Comandante and Vanessa Ybañez and their adviser, Mr. Enrique Taragua attended the 2014 Mid-Year Media and CSO- Briefing that was initiated by DTI- Caraga last August 18, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at DTICaraga Conference Room, 4th D & V Plaza Building, J.C Aquino Avenue, Butuan City.

The activity was held to take the opportunity of presenting the DTI’s development partners and stakeholders, the agency’s major accomplishments and highlights from the major activities, and the group's programs and projects implemented in the region for the 1st semester of 2014. It was participated by some schools in the locality as well as broadcast media and other invited agencies.

On the program’s conduct, Mr. Brielgo O. Pagaran, the Regional Director stressed out the region’s status which talks about the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP).

He also encouraged Agribusiness, Entrepreneurship, Industry Cluster Development, Business and Trade Regulation Services and National Competitiveness to be empowered to at least address the immediate need of the people of the Caraga region especially the poor.

Along with it is the presentation of the poverty situation where Caraga Region is ranked 11th poorest region. An open-forum followed which catered the suggestions and possible solutions to the problems addressed to come up with a proposal to lessen the said burden in the trade and industry.

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Ag. Eng. Grads pass AELE 2014 Six Agricultural Engineering graduates from CSU Main Campus successfully marked their names to the official list of newly hailed Agricultural Engineers after passing the Agricultural Engineering Licensure Exam (AELE) last July 1-2, 2014 held in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Davao and Lucena simultaneously.

Recording a new high passing rate of

75%, the six passers out of eight examinees exceeded the 50.2% national passing rate.

The BSAE program of the CSU has been performing well since last year.

This year’s passers are Engr. Matt Andrew Baquiano, Engr. Cymagne Donna Aquino, Engr. Mark Gil Baynosa, Engr.

Johvany Dela Rosa, Engr. Princess Geremie Lahi and Engr. Michael B. Tuares.

Neil Jean C. Navarro

The valid record of AELE passers was released last July 7, 2014 by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) which enlisted 313 passers among 623 board examinees nationwide. PRC conducts the said exam for AE alumni annually.

For more details, visit the PRC official website at www.prc.gov.ph.

CSU’s Dance Phenoms grapple the title, ‘Sayaw sa Kinaiyahan 2014’ grand winner Ennocent John G. Comandante Dulimbay, a premier dance group of Caraga State University proved that they are one of the region’s finest culture and theatre arts guild after scrooling the award as grand winner in contemporary-ethnic competition, “Sayaw sa Kinaiyahan” during the 64th Adlaw Hong Butuan’s Forest Festival 2014 last July 29, 2014 at Robinson’s Place Butuan.

The guild bested five tough contenders on the final round where two of the finalists were entries of the university’s dance group.

Several video presentations were submitted and screened by the organizers and only five were chosen to perform during the grand finals. Lucky for Dulimbay dancers, it served as their ticket to join the said contest sponsored by the City Government of Butuan in partnership with the BalikKultura Caraga. They successfully hurdled the preliminary screening and jumped into grand finals where they showed their innate talents and emerged champions after.

“Honestly, we never expected to win because of our short preparation. Undeniably, two weeks before the competition, everyone in the University was very busy because of the AACUP accreditation which took place last July 1419, 2014. And soon after this, the students need to prepare for the Prelim Exam in the last week of July, thus, we need to have

our rehearsals on weekend or on the very limited common time of the dancers during weekdays so as not to compromise their academics,” Prof. Adam Roy Galolo, the culture in arts director stressed when he was asked if they expected the team to win the competition. “But, maybe because of our dancers’ desire to win and to give honor to our University, they bagged the grand prize”, he added.

They received cash prize and a trophy after the proclamation. By continuous support of the Culture and Arts office spearheaded by Mr. Adam Roy V. Galolo, the chairperson and the whole university, this will be the starting point for the Dulimbay Theatre Arts Guild to strive hard.

“I would like to congratulate the Dulimbay members for the job well done.

Moreover, I would like to thank Mr. Oscar Jose Fajardo, former Dulimbay member, for helping us in coming up with the winning dance piece. Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to encourage those CSU students who have exemplary talent in dancing to be part of Dulimbay,” Mr. Galolo concluded.

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NEWS Forestry Passers 2014: Magarin Grabs 7th Place The Caraga State University- College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) once again manifested its excellence in its performance during the Forestry Licensure Examination (FLE) last July 14-15, 2014.

CASNR showed another level of achievement when the college furnished 44 passers out of 69 takers and gained 63.77% which surpassed the 40.30% national passing rate.The Professional Regulation Commissions (PRC) announced that 345 out of 856 examinees passed the FLE given by the Board of Forestry in Manila and Davao.

Out from this triumph CSU placed 2nd in the institutional performance where Ricmar P. Magarin, a fresh graduate, ranked 7th garnering 86.55% rating.

Official List of Passers: 1 For. Jericho Louie R. Alipao 2 For. Apple Rose B. Apostol 3 For. Totsie C. Atop 4 For. Sherwin O. Bacalso 5 For. Kenny Jean A. Balagon 6 For. Lawrence James A. Beray 7 For. Alberto C. Bernados 8 For. Cherlie G. Buo 9 For. Jean Rosabel L. Caberos 10 For. Vicar T. Carmelo 11 For. Mark Anthony P. Castillano 12 For. Zarah Mae A. Cañete 13 For. Anna Marie C. Cellona 14 For. Jaiven O. Colima 15 For. Angel E. Constantino 16 For. Mary Christy C. Cuadrado 17 For. Christian A. Enriquez 18 For. Swiney M. Gala 19 For. Carmina D. Gonzaga 20 For. Maricres Windy G. Grado 21 For. Margie P. Guliman 22 For. Iris Stella F. Jayme 23 For. Margie T. Jugarap 24 For. Paul Ben S. Lamosao 25 For. Chenebie A. Lansang 26 For. Kaycee J. Ligaya 27 For. Archie V. Llano 28 For. Jenevy A. Lumen 29 For. Ricmar P. Magarin - Top 7 30 For. Vincent D. Manatad 31 For. Roden K. Mercado Jr. 32 For. Rondick O. Musico 33 For. Mar John B. Osico 34 For. JecielCris R. Pacaldo 35 For. Ronald P. Payot 36 For. Rolito N. Perez 37 For. Jun Rich G. Peteros

THE GOLD PANICLES

38 For. HaikyHarrel B. Plasabas 39 For. Rosemarie L. Plaza 40 For. Jiky S. Rosales 41 For. Divine Grace A. Rudela 42 For. Christian Paul R. Sabuero 43 For. Keneth G. Salvani 44 For. Ely Rose B. Taglucop The good performance of the college in almost every Forestry licensure examination proved that the consolidated efforts of the CASNR faculty were really commendable. It was undeniably an evidence that the Forestry faculty, CASNR and the University really are serious in the achievement of excellence in education.

- Reymond T. Java

For. Ricmar P. Magarin www.carsu.edu.ph

LCO facilitates Team Building Ennocent John Comandante Developing the essence of unity and teamwork among every organization in the university, and enhancing its five pillars are the main objectives why Armando Caballero Jr., the president, of the League of Campus Organization facilitated a teambuilding activity last July 26, 2014 at 12-5pm, at the CSU oval.

“Strengthening Oneness through Teamwork and Springing up One’s Leadership” was the theme of the said activity which encourages 29 studentleaders from the Religious Organization Council (ROC), 32 from Service Oriented Council (SOC) and 25 from Board of Council for Fraternities and Sororities (BCFS) to invest their time and to socialize with their fellow leaders.

“Teambuilding is really of great help for me. It is not all about fun; but also it is about meeting different people and how to socialize with them. There, we were able to impose unity to resolve challenges during the activity. As soon as you help each other and everybody is participative, problems are easily faced.

There are lots of things I appreciate and I know within me that I have no regrets joining that simple yet memorable event LCO had conducted”, Jonefer A. Padalapat, Christian Ignition Ministry (CIM) said when he was asked about his insights during the conduct of the activity. The activity was solely facilitated

by LCO officers and subordinates.

“A good leader is a good follower because only a discipled leader can disciple others. Only a changed leader can change others. Thus, a good leader is a mirror of his follower”, Pres. Caballero uttered on his message before the activity ended. “Shalom, LCO”, he conduded.

NEWS

ANG FILIPINO BILANG WIKA NG PAGKAKAISA

Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa 2014

Rey Bade

Ngayong Buwan ng Wika 2014, ibinabandera ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) ang halaga ng wikang Filipino bilang wikang nagbubuklod sa bansa.

Filipino: Wika ng Pagkakaisa, ang tema ng pagdiriwang ngayong taon na magtatampok ng mga gawaing pangwika at pangkultura na pangungunahan ng KWF sa buong bansa. na

Alinsunod ang pagdiriwang sa Proklamasyon Blg. 1041 na nilagdaan ni dating Pangulong Fidel Ramos. Ipinahahayag nito ang taunang pambansang pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa tuwing Agosto. Dagdag pa, ang dating Pangulong Manuel L. Quezon, na itinuturing na Ama ng Wikang Pambansa, ay isinilang noong 19 Agosto 1878. Sa bisa ng proklamasyong ito, ang CARAGA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) ay magsasagawa ng mga makabuluhan at napapanahong mga programang may kinalaman sa wika at kulturang Filipino.

Binuksan ng CSU ang pagdiriwang sa ika- 6, Agosto sa Sanchez Himnasyum, Ampayon, Lungsod ng Butuan. Nagdaos ng pormal na pagbubukas ng Buwan ng Wika sa pakikipagtulungan ng Panrehiyong Sentro sa Wikang Filipino,Rehiyon 13 at ng Kolehiyo ng mga Sining at Agham (College of Arts and Sciences) sa pamamagitan ng mga guro sa Filipino, mga estudyante ng AB Philippine Literature at mga opisyales sa bawat seksyon sa asignaturang Filipino. Isang gabi ito ng pagbabalik-tanaw sa naging kasaysayan ng pagdiriwang ng buwan ng wika taon-taon at nagsisilbi ding 'pakighimamat' ng mga nagmamahal sa wikang Filipino.

Samantalang ang buong araw na Miyerkules sa buwan ng Agosto ay nagkaroon ng FILM SHOWING sa CAS Audio-Visual Room patungkol sa wika at kulturang Filipino.

Sa ika-20 ng Agosto inilunsad naman ang Panrehiyong Pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika sa CSU, Sanchez Himnasyum, Ampayon, Lungsod ng Butuan. Kung saan, nagtipontipon ang mga dalubhasa, guro, at magaaral sa sekondarya at kolehiyo ng iba't ibang unibersidad/paaralan ng rehiyong CARAGA para sa patimpalak ng Madulang Sabayang Pagbigkas, Dagliang Pagsulat ng Sanaysay, Masining na Pagkukuwento, Talumpating Walang Paghahanda, Pag-awit ng Kundiman, Tagisan ng Talino at Makabagong Tugtog sa Makalumang Yugyog.

Nagtapos itong ramdam ng karamihan ang dugong Pilipinong nananalaytay sa kanilang katawan. Habang nagsilbi rin itong isang pagkakataon na pinag-isa na naman ng wika ang mga Pilipino.

Warriors Celebrates CEIT DAYS 2014 Kenji Prollo “Moving as one towards greater heights to competitive CEIT students” .

Showcasing the talents, brains, and sportsmanship, the College of Engineering and Information Technology one again celebrated CEIT DAY last August 23, 2014, which was held at the Sanchez Gymnasium.

The celebration of the event officially started with the fun run around the University organized by the CEIT Governor, Allan James L. Amante.

The program formally opened afterwards the CIET Dean, Engr.

Allexander T. Demitillo gaving his opening remarks.

One of the highlights of the opening program was the Banner Raising and Yelling competition of the different organizations namely: Acts, AMinES, CSS, ISySS, JIECEP, SAES, SITeS and YGESS.

At the part II of the event, different organization competed at sports and activities such as: Basketball(men), Volleyball(women), Exhibition(gay), Quiz Bowl, Slogan and Poster making, Laro ng Lahi, Amazing race, Karaoke challenge and the Musical competition(solo and duet).

The part III of the event was the closing ceremony, officially ending the event and announcing all the winners and champion for this year.

This year’s CEIT DAY hailed SAES (Society of Agricultural Engineering Students) as overall champion with the total score of 147 points.

Generally, the whole event was a complete success with an overall rating as SUPER. But as awesome and marvelous the event it was, it would not be possible without the best efforts of the people behind this, the CEIT Governor and the committees.

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Modern Retro: CSE brings back time Ennocent John Comandante

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES REVELING DELIGHT OVER STRESS Axel Von Ruiz

CAS – Rejoicing companionship above stressful classes.

The College of Arts and Sciences efficaciously distinguished their Acquaintance Party, Talent Showcase with Beauty and Brain pageant last August 30, 2014 with their “Color Me Pink” theme that sugared the evening with the students and staffs on their pink casual wears.

The College of Science Education celebrated its modern retro inspired Acquaintance party last August 7, 2014, Thursday, at the Sanchez Gymnasium, Thursday. With the popularized theme: “Cultivating Intellectual, Social, and Physical Dimensions towards Excellence”, the college dressed up to the 70’s and 80’s fashion statement and the students enjoyed the said event.

The highlight of the event was the Search for Mr. and Ms. CSE 2014 in preparation for the upcoming Intramural celebration. Three very abled paired of candidates from the different programs competed for the tilt yet one pair prevailed. The BEED program represented by Anastacio Dumapias (Best in Sports attire and Barong Awardee) and Angelika Dawn Supas (Best in Sports Attire, Evening Gown and Ms. Photogenic Awardee) Both smiled as their names were announced as the Mr. and Ms. CSE 2014. Next on the list were the pride of BSEd Biology Program, Christian Alamo (Best in Q&A and Mr. Photogenic) and Shaina Benedicto (Best in Q&A and Ms. Congeniality) were proclaimed the first runners up. Lastly but not the least, BSEd Mathematics’ candidates, Raymond Sumbidan and Analie Ceniza were the night’s second runners up.

“I am happy because I saw blissful faces on the party, that even if it wasn’t the perfect acquaintance for some, at least the majority enjoyed the night,” Governor Sheila Burdeos stated after she was asked what was her feeling after the activity. “What is important here is that we built relationships and have fun-filled memories to be cherished for the rest of our stay in CSU, “she concluded.

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Walking the pathway with their gorgeous and attractive attires, the candidates confidently faced the crowd and the judges on their Search for Mr. and Ms. CAS. The winners of the said pageant will be the representatives for the upcoming 5th CSU Intramurals 2014 contending with the other Colleges. The representative from BS – Environmental Science was crowned Mr. CAS with his partner Ms. CAS from AB- Philippine Literature program.

The students also showcased their talents in singing and dancing. All programs from the departmentsmanifested their talents by bringing out astonishing dance moves and gravity – defying back flips while the singers on their goose bumping vocal expressions crooned the mob.

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TEACHER’S PAY INCREASE: Does it upsurge the Quality of Education too?

Jeanmalry Paquibot

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continued span of time, teachers’ salaries climbed, step by step from the traditional pay of their services. Teachers’ salary increases as they correspond to the length of service teachers’ have rendered. All over the nation, teachers recognized that the payment system is not satisfactory. On these recent years, teacher’s salary increase has been the meat of talks and has been a discussion of many.

According to OECD (Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development), teachers are the backbone of the education sector and their salaries represent the single largest cost item in education expenditures. Salaries and working conditions play an important role in attracting, motivating and retaining skilled teachers. In many OECD countries, salaries of teachers are set centrally, often through collective bargaining. This study emphasizes that numbers of individuals nowadays were partly being attracted to take the teaching profession because of its ceiling salary condition.

Advocates of performance pay often say that implementing it will attract more people to the teaching profession and make those in the profession work harder, according to Douglas Harris. This only states that the moment that the salary of teachers increases, it does not only attract young minds to go into teaching profession

however it also develop quality education for the students’ advantage because teachers would try hard especially those who are already in the service to give back the value of what they received in their teaching services. Harris added “I think the idea of changing the system is a good one; low salaries keep people out of the profession. We need a little more financial incentive.

nothing would be impossible and the country would surely be a globally competitive one. In today’s Philippine situation, there are a lot of issues that were left unseen and unfortunately as days, months and even years passed by, everything were forgotten and the calls of those in place are just a scream in the middle of dreams.

Many nonsense issues were dealt bigger than the needs the poor and pitiful Filipinos.

It has been said that the increase of salary corresponds to the educational quality of the teachers to students as seen in the students’ performance. Yet, how will the Government determine the quality of education? According to Brad Jupp, leader of the Denver Public Schools pay for performance design team,” its pay system, ProComp, assumes that teacher performance and student outcomes can be evaluated objectively”.

“We believe we can measure student learning with a degree of certainty,” Jupp told Education World.

“The industry has to accept responsibility for its product.” Well, the government will not entrust all the care to one side but rather should extend a helping hand and take the responsibility as well to produce a quality education in the Philippines.

Where are the high level flat forms during those forgotten days? Other than considering those personality matters and revealing those circling and repeating issues, Filipinos should focus on how to solve alarming issues in many of the tributaries of our country. There is no perfect governance “as they always say but, there are always these good and hardworking people if those on top are trying hard to make it through.

The issue that is continually arising, is the progress of education as to its quality does go along with the increase in the teachers’ salary? If people on top and the people would work hand in hand to achieve such goal of quality education,

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I SAW IT AS A REWARD Ennocent John Comandante

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the semestral magazine, the Gold Panicles, which is the official student publication of our university was released, we braced ourselves for another round of comments. There were these feedbacks that we always hear that we positively consider challenges for improvement.

These comments include the lay-out, pictures, magazine content and some clerical errors where we could no longer make it right, yet we promised to avoid them and make them better next time.

Furthermore, when a student is asked about the school paper, the common complaints they have are: the articles have not met the professional standards, there are too many grammatical errors, or that they simply are not interesting enough. Some would say, these did not fit to the reader’s interest, making it a must not read. But because we are here for the school publication, still we have chances to develop ourselves in writing. Thus, this does not mean that the school paper is the right canvas to commit mistakes. The student publication expresses the students’

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OPINION minds and student’s concerns. Even if a student doesn’t have the background on journalism, or even if he or she doesn’t have the flair in writing, being involved in the school’s publication can be an integral part of a college experience. As such, the student magazine is useful in many ways.

It encourages the students to think and write, so it develops their skills and talent in writing. It also develops their power of thinking and strengthens their imagination.

In this way, the general knowledge of the students increase making them acquire the habit of reading and writing. The school and college magazines also teach the students the value of cooperation and encourage healthy competition. It is the source of selfhelp and self-confidence for students.

Last May 26, 2014 the task force of the publication managed to explain the content of The Gold Panicles scholarship proposal before CSU’s Academic Council Meeting. We were able to answer questions from the panelists yet saw no hopes on the process. Eyes started to show emotions.

Mouths were zipped out. We failed on our attempt. It was turned down. “DO NOT MAKE THE PUBLICATION A BUSINESS”, they said. We headed back but instead became more aggressive preparing for the next comeback. Still, we are firm; we are committed to push through what we have already started.

This issue is really bothering me and even if we successfully passed the presentation, still it marked a little dismay on my part, being one of the members of The Gold Panicles.

I was able to share and give myself in the field of writing when I became part of the group. It was still as fresh as before; every time I imagined how to start to scribble on pieces of paper which I thought were my scratches. Eventually I realized that the so called “masterpiece” I have made were actually trashes, not even a mere scratch. I supposed to decline the offer or the chance to be a member since I promised to myself to surrender my being as a potential journalism enthusiast and focus merely on my academe for I knew that my articles have numerous grammar issues that even organization of ideas were hardly achieved. I felt pity on the pub side. It wasn’t my priority so I committed lapses which I did not intend to do. I even saw the publication as nothing; whether I submit or not, work or not it was just alright for me that I was still part of it. I only wanted to kill my time.

Compared to other schools in the province, our student publication was given less attention. We were not given any incentives for our stayed-up-late paper

works yet we were being thrown with criticisms which until now, we believe is just natural, even if it hurts us too much and hits our other members’ ego. It is not easy to work over night just to beat deadlines set.

It is never that easy to write quality outputs when you are stressed on your subjects and exhausted to deal with hard-to-get instructors. In other words, being in the publication is really a great challenge to those who wanted to be part of it.

I personally experienced the challenge within the walls of the Gold Panicles’ office (the official student publication of this university). I was there when everything seemed so down and problems were head over heels; and the best and only thing to do which I thought to be the last choice was to say “hasta la vista” (until we meet), pack all your stuffs and leave the office for a good reason---to avoid being in the pressure cooker which we supposed were our cradle and as a good training grounds for student aspiring writers.Despite our situations as student-journalists, we were able to accomplish our tasks gradually but dutifully; one at a time even if we were dumped with academic requirements. We have to take major exams, pass projects, evaluate our grades and worst possibly as a result fail our course for this matter. after all, we were still being placed on the hot seat, less appreciated. Always, we are on the spotlight, on the headlines and on the mouths of our avid bashers that observe nothing but our mistakes. Seldom, few really appreciated our work which became our hint to propose for a scholarship for the betterment of the members of the publication.

I would have suggested to those persons to keep their sensitivity open for us, to do us a favor of showing empathy. I know for sure that all of them cared less of the things that kept our magazine release to delay. Maybe, we were to be blamed partly but I tell you, even if we submitted our assigned articles ahead of time or on time, we still cannot do something to released it as expected.

In spite of the conflicts, I found the real joy when I saw my name published in the school magazine. I still see it as a reward. I don’t believe this would stop my eagerness to speak, to express, to encourage, to inspire others, and to fight for what I have started four years ago, but moreover, this I believe is a good new start to let everyone know the significance of my task and my colleagues’ part in this kind of work filled with challenges.

Why not feel what we feel, aspire what we aspire for. Experience the challenge that we have been through. Just be what you want to be, if any of you want to be critical of our work. What matters most for us is that we have done our tasks and finished our race.

For the information of everybody, we are not making the publication a business.

We are asking favor for our simple request.

If they have to examine each and every detail of the story, they will realize that the proposal we strongly fight for is just a little reward from the administration. We sought help from them since we saw the nee.; We enjoyed nothing but restricted internet service, limited office supplies and skimpy area where we are situated. Despite these instances, we stood up for our commitment, partly because of volunteerism. If and only if they experienced things we have encountered like keeping ourselves patient just like when we were brawled out in the Budget Office and so did with the Supply Office, indeed one would abhor the experience we’ve been through.

All of these we humbly accept with all our hearts.

If somebody will try to do the same thing, I bet he/she would claim something a little in return, something we call as “reward”.

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Special Treatment: A Way, Not to Equality Vanessa Ybañez

The issue does not only focus on the violation that they have done. As they were facing plunder and graft cases, Special Treatment that everybody was anticipating, also became an issue.

At the place where the suspects of different cases are detained, there ‘s no proper bedding. It is also too crowded in which unbearable heat is inevitable. They also became more prone to diseases. Even their food to eat is something like not a food fit for humans. These are what most of the detainees are experiencing.

Almost all of us know what kind of a regular jail we have here in the Philippines.

But what is this?

Based on the exclusive photo, from abs-cbnnews.com, of the detention room at PNP custodial center where senator Ramon Bong Revilla, one of the suspects of the Pork Barrel scam, now imprisoned, there is no way that one can say or even think that the person there is a defendant , for the place itself does not look like where a defendant should be.

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lot of people may already have been aware that once a person has entangled himself to an offence against morality, that person is subject to criticism and being ostracized, even if he is rich or poor. It simply means that justice has served in this country-No exemptions, Only fairness. The question here is, is this thing really being practiced, specially here in our country?

The Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam, commonly known as the Pork Barrel scam, became the center of talk among the Filipino people. Now who would have thought that the people, who

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“Ang paggamit ng pasilidad sa detensyon ay naaayon sa batas bilang pagkilala sa prinsipyo ng makataong pagturing sa mga nasasakdal”, this is according to the Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. are said to be the suspects, involved in this crime are the people who swore to be trusted in the service of the Philippine government, the Senate Pres. Juan Ponce Enrile, Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla and Senator Jinggoy Estrada, including the so called Pork Barrel Queen, Janet Lim Napoles. They are said to be the ones allegedly pocketing multimillion in the funds from the pork barrel or simply the alleged brains behind the scam.

This is truly an offense for they are violating what is written in the Republic of the Philippines’ Constitution, Article XI Section 1, that public office is a public trust. Public officers and employees must at all times be accountable to the people, serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, LOYALTY and efficiency, act with patriotism and justice, and lead modest lives.

We cannot deprive the right of that person to be treated like a human but the thing is, are those people in the regular jails also having the same way, the so-called “humane treatment”. This is no longer just a humane treatment; this is obviously a special treatment. Even if there are those prisoners who are considered as high profile, there is a really significant difference on how they are treated compared to those who are just low profile inmates.

Everybody knows what equality is. What makes it hard to realize is that few of the ones we chose and even elected to promote and to lead are also the ones making it impossible to achieve.

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THE VOLUNTEERS: Jeopardized with Accusations Isagani M. Roma Jr.

in first aid procedures and disaster preparedness; however, the attendance to these activities turned out to be low. These untrained volunteers slowly dragged the integrity of the CRCY. Aside from issues about commitment, the council is into financial difficulty. The low turnout of participation of the members during trainings and seminars are greatly caused by the fact that it is not free. Moreover they lacked equipment for first aiding and disaster responding. The first aid kits, spine board, ice, buckets, and other equipment they have at present are financed by their membership fee and solicitations from some benevolent benefactors.

The small faction of committed members inside the council truly deserves commendation.

They help other people, students in particular, without thinking of anything in return.

The students’ attitude towards the CRCY is due to undetermined functions between first aider and medic, and that they are volunteers and not employees.

“Always First, Always Ready, Always There” an ideal motto embodying the Philippine Red Cross’ resolution to commit and provide quality life-saving services that protect the life and dignity of Filipinos in vulnerable situations. A motto that is hard to live with and to transform from vision into action.

A number of students from the campus come together to offer their services to partake in this patriotic vision. They are the Caraga State University main-campus College Red Cross Youth (CRCY) Council. The council basically aims to develop students the spirit of humanitarianism and social services; and this objective requires volunteerism, volunteers with passion and genuine intentions.

During the University Intramural Celebration, the LCO, along with its other school activities which expected a huge number of participants, made the CRCY recognized serving as first aid response team. They are responsible to assist application of first aid procedures to fainted and injured participants during the activity. Last Intramurals 2014, several expectators and participants in various events, especially during cheer dance competition and running events, got injured and fainted, and it’s a good thing the CRCY is there to assist them. However the responses they clinched were somehow a retort and unfavorable. The efforts of those who commit to their duty were not paid off after garnering more criticisms in lieu of thanks.

Looking at the bigger picture, Rally Jay Naife, a senior member of the assemblage, stated that out of their more than 200 registered members, the number of committed members barely hit the 50 percent stripe. The CRCY conducted orientations, seminars and trainings to inspire the members’ teamwork, knowledge, and capability

Prevention is better than cure. It is also essential that the colleges should provide their athletes proper training and equipment to avert injuries during their sport events, their athletes should participate, and that the University should furnish well ventilated venue that can accommodate the number of participants for school activities, Also the clinic, as well as the school medics must be available at all times especially during enormously attended activities; and that athletes and working committees should be aware of our health conditions and limitations.

In the end, there’s no one who knows us better than ourselves. The blame is still incorrigibly on us because our health is our own responsibility.

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PURE SERVICE POLICY ONLY: MAKES SENSE Marie Claire O. Virtudazo

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“Pure Service Policy Only’, “No violence, No harm” or “Service to the people and for the community” definitely captured attention of an individual about an implementation by one of the existing organizations in the university to recruit members or neophytes. This is all about the fraternities or fraternal organizations which added to the building blocks of extra- curricular activities of the students. Absolutely there is a change of perspective and views of the studentry about the change of process of recruiting members to be part of the so-called “brotherhood and sisterhood relationship or the “One for all, All for one” that serves as the common motto of any fraternal organization. Questions that will be somehow be injected to students' minds would be like this ,”Does it make a great difference with its commitment and acceptance compared to the usual initiation process? Or Does the word “hazing" be primarily dissolved or casted away?

On the school year 2014-2015, the pioneering batch who popularized the pure service policy only had implemented it. The first activity they did was the Campus Clean-up or Environment Service Activity which our common sense would tell us that it’s similar to a DoDay. Another is obeying the commands and doing the task or situations given by the Fraternity officers. According to the facts gathered it limits to silly and

foolish activities and that neophytes are not subjected to psychological torture or physical abuse according to a Grand Officer of a fraternity. It’s a way of testing the determination of the socalled “pledgee” before they can claim themselves neophytes. It portrays a big change for the thoughts built in the mind on the usual mode of recruitment.

Hazing is primarily accompanied with injury, emotional suffering, violence, harm, danger, or even death in order to make sense of gaining brotherhood and mutual benefits.

An internet source says that there exists a fraternity organization whose primary purpose is “Community Service”. It is termed as Service Fraternity and Sororities (North American Student Fraternity System)..What the fraternities in the campus had implemented maybe is based on the rules of this. The only difference is the term “service only” that serve as an instrument to recruit members to be part of the organization.

The recognition of fraternities had paved a way with the cooperation of the League of Campus Organizations. The laws required permission of the LCO in whatever activities that will be conducted by the organization. Prior information and permission are highly recognized.

Facts gathered figured out that the reason behind its implementation is a policy which is governed by the LCO that service only must be highly conducted and thus no hazing shall occur.

“By abiding the rules of the LCO, the orgaization implemented the service only policy in which the main goal is for the students to know that any fraternity does not necessarily harm neophytes and that they do not initiate hazing. In fact organizations aim to maintain their good image in this institution”, stressed out by the campus chapter president of the Alpha Zeta Omega.

is not the main goal only of building fraternities, there would always be unity, trust, friendship and acceptance for any person to be involved socially.

It definitely drives an encouragement for the students to engage in a fraternal organization where they can’t feel and experience harm, physical and moral violence, and most of all, loss of life .Good that some fraternities in CSU conduct service and allowed this policy to be the preferred mode of recruitment and thus hazing for them is a big NoNo. The tradition had been changed but we couldn’t change the facts that still in the television , newspaper and internet, the traditional initiation procedure had never been vanished and there are still students and individuals who risked their lives before they gain access in the organization.

Service only allows a wide spread of encouragement. If the fraternities will have good deal with the people, it will continue to be part of their lives and existence and these will never be banned with the legal premises of the institution. However will service last long or will the other fraternities continue to practice this policy as another school year approaches? Or will the ‘hazing dilemma” never be lost in the track and still be the means of gaining members since it’s the tradition ever since practiced by the frat founders.

But the most important is fraternities will still keep their promise and live according to their constitutions and by laws; practice their noble ideas and continue to abide the rules for the betterment of the organizations' existence.

The fact that service only had been conducted according to him in which equality and acceptance don’t make any difference at all compared to the traditional “hazing or paddling’. Service

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would like to take this opportunity to commend the responsible students behind this student organ “The Gold Panicles” for upholding the student’s right to freedom of expression. Just like any other right, which may be inherent or legislatively provided for to an individual, it comes with great responsibility. Thus, I would like to take this opportunity to remind you that it is not freedom of expression when it is not exercised along with the principle of fairness and prudence.

Young as you are, you have all the creativity and vigor to go beyond the fortress of your limitations to stand out among others. This gives you the edge to do something that is not only good, but one which is meaningful because it touched and uplifted the lives of others.

Take advantage of your talent in writing to further the cause of transforming our society for the better. Draw inspiration from what our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal said, that “the pen is mightier than the sword”. Taking this at the context of being students of this University, as writers who are guided with the principles of journalism, let it be known what lies in your hand is the privilege to make your legitimate concerns be noticed, heard and acted upon by authorities.

Photo Credits: Joey Arles O. Vergara

May you always be reminded that your actions should all be geared towards the betterment of your fellow students and the University as a whole. For this is what truly fueled me to go out of my comfort zone and embrace the challenges of the Presidency of this University.

I would like to share to you that my journey towards the Presidency is a vivid and concrete testimony of God’s grace.

Thus, as an expression of thanksgiving my administration will exhaust all possible resources for Caraga State University (CSU) to establish its own niche in the international arena. For I believe that attaining the same will truly redound to you students, who are our primordial clients.

Thus, I see this excellent opportunity to share with you the following development goals of my administration:

In Instruction • Rationalizing curricular programs to address the competencies needed by regional, national and global development markets; • Subjecting academic programs to advanced accreditation to be at par with national and international education standards; • Implementing the outcomes-based quality assurance monitoring and evaluation towards institutional sustainability; • Enhancing the competencies of faculty and non-teaching academic staff; • Boosting the faculty’s morale to enrich the university’s culture of service and work; • Pursuing enabling mechanisms to ensure faculty tenure and promotion; • Implementing a system of rewards and recognition for excellence in teaching; • Building new and upgrading existing academic support facilities (laboratories, classrooms, dormitories, hostel, library, etc.); • Improving student services and support programs; • Establishing new and strengthening existing industry partners for student internship/ on-thejob training and academe-industry exchanges; • Standardizing admission system in the undergraduate and graduate levels; • Improving the performance of graduates in licensure examinations; • Establishing the CSU Open University to widen access to quality higher education; • Strengthening alumni network as a show window of the University’s academic quality; and • Forging twinning agreements, joint academic programs and other modes of international collaboration such as the ASEAN International Mobility for Students (AIMS) Program and the University Mobility in Asia and Pacific (UMAP) Program.

In Research: • Building a culture of research excellence by involving the faculty in research and development (R&D) programs that are funded through competitive scheme, working with industry partners, and honoring their competencies in writing winning research proposals and publishable research articles; • Exploiting opportunities for R&D through collaboration at the local, national and international levels to generate high impact R&D outputs; • Formulating R&D programs geared towards the development of eco-friendly/ green technologies; • Generating science-based information, technologies and innovations supporting the banner programs of Caraga Region in the areas of Fishery, Agro-Forestry, Mining and Ecotourism (FAME) for lasting inclusive economic growth; • Leading the region in the preservation and promotion of its historical and cultural heritage by establishing the Center of Caraga Studies; • Pursuing the plan of the previous administration to establish new centers and institutes, such as the Caraga Responsible Mining Research and Training Center, Caraga Mechatronics and Robotics Research & Innovation Center, Caraga Institute of Local Governance for Countryside

Development; • Reviving existing research centers, namely the Caraga Center for Environmental Studies Management, and Caraga Research Center for Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resources; • Formulating a research capacity development and mentoring program; • Providing adequate laboratory support for R&D; revising the faculty performance evaluation system to include research productivity; and sustaining the enthusiasm of faculty-researchers by providing reasonable incentives; • Implementing a system of rewards and recognition for excellence in research; and • Protecting intellectual properties of faculty researchers and inventors through aggressive copyright and patent application.

In Extension: • Improving the delivery of extensions services to target communities, clientele and other beneficiaries; • Developing a pool of competent faculty extensionists equipped with skills in community relations and fund-sourcing; • Formulating community-based sustainable development programs for target communities to be participated by the different colleges of the University; • Strengthening linkages with local government units, government agencies, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders for effective community engagement; • Revitalizing technology transfer and dissemination through techno-demo and IEC materials; • Offering regular short-term training courses to improve technology adoption; ensuring extension program sustainability through regular monitoring and evaluation; • Providing adequate logistical support for extension and community engagement; • Revising the faculty performance evaluation system to include extension and community service; • Sustaining the enthusiasm of facultyextensionists by providing reasonable incentives; implementing a system of rewards and recognition for excellence in research; and • Establishing the Caraga Institute for Social Entrepreneurship.

In Production (Resource Generation) • Instituting organizational reforms in carrying out the production function of the University for the optimum resource utilization and for more efficient and effective delivery of services; • Reviewing existing policies on incomegenerating pojects to encourage more investments initiatives; • Building the capacity of personnel involved in resource generation particularly in the area of innovative business management and resource development; developing additional IGPs in the 200-hectare area of the university through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mechanism; • Increasing the profitability of existing IGPs of the University; applying advance and costeffective production, product packaging and development, and marketing technologies;

• Establishing agro-industrial processing facilities to address the value-adding of products; and • Establishing a display center purposely for the University’s products and generated technologies.

In Administration • Formulating a comprehensive human resource development plan covering programs on recruitment, induction retention, training and development and retirement; • Enhancing the competencies, technical knowhow, and work values of non-teaching staff; o Implementing a system of rewards and recognition for administrative service excellence; Expanding infrastructure development; • Modernizing the University’s security system; • Modernizing the University’s financial management system in consonance with the implementation of the Government Integrated Financial Management and Information System (GIFMIS); and • Improving the effectiveness of the general support and administrative services.

Indeed, the aforementioned are giant leaps which seemed unattainable during my term, but let me stress that when I envisioned those, I did not make them dependent and centered on my existence in this University. Let it be known that such goals are all threaded by one ultimate dream that is to make quality and competitive education accessible to you who are humanity’s hope in the future.

Again we may not be able to realize everything, at least we can build the foundation towards their full realization in the near future. and that will be our selfless legacy to the people of this region for the glorification of God.

Intramurals and

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MASTS 2014

Mark Josirie Grana of CASNR CEIT Orange Tigers outscored CASNR Vipers attempt a straight shot to Green Viper in Sepak Takraw championship cut the lead of CEIT Orange Tigers -Miraflor Arenas

-Reymond Java

Former Mr. and Ms. Sports Chris Ann Leyson and Mark Angelo Gomez turning over the crown and title to CASNR Green Vipers Jackylou Blanco (BSF) and CSE Blue Sharks Anastacio Dumapias (BEED) -John Francis Cadampog

Neil Bryan Torreon of CSE Blue CSE Blue Shark’s routed CAS Red Solid blocks penetrated by CASNR Sharks concentrated in his throw and Stallions in the 2nd innings of softball towering powerhouse in the men’s ended a victorious phase. championship women divission, 3-0 vollyball championship againts their final score. rivals CAS Red Stallions.

- Rickalhyn Airean Belle Nakila

- Justine Kenneth Prollo

- Ennocent John Comandante

COLUMNS Photo Credits: RJ Naife

Kay lupit isipin ang Pamamaalam Ni: Ennocent John Comandante

Alam kong matatapos ang lahat Sa isang iglap lamang Sa isang sandali ng pagkamulat Madudurog na parang salamin Ang ilusyon ng pagmamahal Gayundin ang mapang-akit na mga ngiti Makalulusaw na titig at masusuyong haplos sa bisig.

Alam kong mapapawi ang lahat kagaya ng mga bakas ng paa sa dalampasigan o saglit na pagguhit ng kidlat sa kalawakan.

Kay lupit isipin ang pamamaalam.

Dahil tiyak kong pagkatapos ng lahat dadalawin ako ng mga gunitang magpapatuliro sa isipan at papaso sa kalamnan susundan akong lagi ng iyong anino sa mga lansangang niyapakan.

Sa mga pook na naging kastilyo ng ating mga katawan, paano nga ba mapag-aaralan ang paglimot kung sa bawat sandali ng pag-iisa ay parang tubig na dumadaloy ang mga alaala?

Ngunit maaalala mo pa kaya ako sa paglipas ng mga panahon

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lalo na sa mga dapithapong ang karimlan ay nagpapatindi sa pangungulila at ang kalungkutan sinlamig ng mga madaling-araw ng Disyembre?

Maaalala mo pa kaya ako sa paglipas ng mga panahon sa iyong daigdig ng mga pangarap kahit malabo na ang mga larawan at banayad ng nalalaglag at humahalik sa lupa ang mga tuyong dahon ng gunita?

Maaalala mo pa kaya ang isang lumang balabal na kinailangan sa mga sandaling ang kaluluwa’y nagiginaw sa pagmamahal?

Kung wala ka na at tuluyang ayaw na akong makita, ano pa nga ba ang magagawa kundi yakapin ang sarili, yakapin ang pag-iisa at patuloy na aasahang sa isang iglap ay muli kang magdaraan kagaya ng musikang paulit-ulit na pinakikinggan kahit humihiwa sa puso at nagpapamanhid sa kaisipan‌ oh, kay lupit isipin ang pamamaalam!

COLUMNS

Tila ibon sa loob ng isang hawla Nangangarap balang araw na makawala.

Sa sikip ng lunggang inikut-ikutan niya ‘di makasigaw, ni ‘di makagalaw para makahinga.

Tila isang bulag na pinagkaitan ng liwanag Sa dilim kakapa- kapa’t walang mahawakang matatag Ang liwanag ng katotohana’y nais matagpuan, maging maranasan.

Ngunit tila ba kay pait ni ayaw kong subukan.

Sa pagkalugmok at pagkaalipin ako ay bumangon Pag-asang wagas bungad noon ko ay tugon.

Sa maraming luha’t pawis na nasayang lang noon.

Heto’t bitbit ang sariling tinibay ng panahon.

Ni: Jeanmalry Paquibot

Sa simpleng sigaw ng kayganda kong pangalan Buto ko’y panginginig ang laging nararamdaman Isang tinging nakatutunaw tila takot ko’y ‘di maintindihan Siyang nakapagtataranta sa munti kong kalooban.

Minsan mang inalipusta’t pinagkaitan ng kalayaan Subalit tumayo at karapatan ko’y pinaglaban.

Luha ko mang yao’y kanilang pinapatak Ngunit ang puso ko’y kailan man ‘di mahahamak.

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COLUMNS

Salita ni Ama’t Ina Ni: Marie Virtudazo

Dala ang salitang ibinilin ni ama’t ina, Silbing payo na wari’y isa ring babala.

Sinasariwang mabuti bawat salitang ibinubuka, Na kailangang mailagay sa isipan at kaluluwa.

Katagang parang litaniya, Inuulit para lagi mong maalala, “Anak , pagbutihin ang eskwela”.

Habang ikay nag-aaral, Katagang bilin ng magulang nagsilbing lakas ng loob Tainga’y makinig ng mabuti sa mga araling kailangang pag-aralan Utak na kailangang paganahin, Nang maintindihan ang mga aralin.

At kailangang isaisip upang maabot ang hangarin.

Magpursige , kumayod ng maigi, mag-aaral ng mabuti,

Sinasamsam bawat sandali walang oras na sinasayang, Sa mga bagay na walang pakinabang.

Nang di mapako sa kawalan ang mga bilin ng magulang.

Nang dahil sa determinasyon at ibayong pagsisikap, dala rin sa walang sawang pagtitiwala sa Maykapal at magulang, Diploma'y makukuha simbolo ng antas na nakuha, ang inaasam na pangarap unti-unting nakukuha.

Kaysarap na sandali ang makatapos sa eskwela, Silbing kapalit sa hirap at dugo ni ama’t ina.

Maikayod ka lang tungo sa katuparan, nang mga pangarap na hinahangad ng lubusan.

Photo Credits: Rey Bade

Takip Silip Ni: Pantat

Noong tayo’y unang nagkabangga, Sa di inaasahang pagkikita, Tila may kuryenteng nadama, Isang damdaming nakapagtataka.

Sa pagsapit ng umaga, Unang nasilayan ang strikto mong mukha, Ngunit sa kabila nito’y nabuo agad ang araw ko Sa tsokolateng bigay mo.

Inaamin kong tunaw ako sa ngiti mong mala close-up Na tila hinahatid ako sa alapaap Sa iyong tindig na mala Lee Min Ho Nabihag mo agad-agad ang puso ko.

Ano ba talaga itong aking nararamdaman Ibang-iba, di ko maintindihan Parang algebrang hindi ko masagutan Ngunit isa lang ang aking alam Puso ko’y isinisigaw ka Ngunit isip ko’y pilit kang sinusuka Ako nga ba’y hindi pa handa?

Ewan ko, bahala na!

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Connect Your Charger

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Ni: RJ N.

May mga bagay talagang Di mo mapipigilan Kung kailan kailangan mo Saka pa mawawala.

Nilibot ko na lahat Nagtanong at naghanap Hanggang sa mga paa ko’y napagod Ika’y di pa rin mahagilap.

Lahat ng paraan sinubukan Ngunit no chance pa rin Kaya tuloy tulog ay naging mailap Amoy pa’y kasaklap-saklap.

Mahirap talaga kapag ganito Na bigla ka na lang malolowbat At mawalan ng batt Ngayon pa na brown out.

Photo Credits: Rally Jay Bade Naife

Sila na may ibang Pangarap Ni: Recardo Ganton

Mapapalad sila . . .

Dahil hindi nila kailangang hagilapin, Ang mga “x” ni Math Na kaytagal nang hinahanap Hindi pa rin mahagilap.

Mapalad sila . . .

Dahil hindi nila kailangang pag-aralan, Ang mga bayani ng bayan At magkakasalungat na istorya, Sa libro ng akademya.

Mapalad sila . . .

‘Pagkat hindi nila kailangang sagutan Kung ano ang kahulugan Ng Statistics at Trigo Sa buhay ng tao.

Mapalad sila . . .

Dahil hindi nila kailangang mamalimos, Ng mga uno at dos, Sa ilang gurong nakasentro Sa pagtitinda ng tocino.

Mapalad sila . . .

Dahil hindi nila kailangang magpasya, Kung ano ang pipiliin Aklat ba o DOTA, Facebook ba o Algebra.

Mapalad sila . . .

Dahil hindi nila kailangang mag-imbento Ng matataas na grado, Sa nanay at tatay, Na umaasang ang buhay, Ay maiaahon ng matiwasay...

Mapalad sila . . .

Dahil hindi nila kailangang magpumilit, Na magsalita ng English, At dila’y mamilipit Kapag kausap si Masungit.

Silang mapapalad...

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Nagbago ang lahat Ni Irene P. Tira

B

arangay Sta. Ines, Agusan del Sur – Nakatira ang mag-asawang sina Mang Kanor at Aling Tesa. Si Mang Kanor ay mabait, masipag, at mapagmahal na ama sa kanyang dalawang anak na sina Budong at Rosa. Habang si Aling Tesa naman ay maunawain na asawa at mapagmahal ding ina.

Kahit simple ang kanilang pamumuhay, masaya namang nagsasama ang magpamilya.

Si Mang Kanor ang nagpapatakbo sa kanilang palayan na lagging may masaganang ani.

Samantalang si Aling Tesa naman ang siyang nagbabantay sa kanilang mga anak. Si Budong ang kanilang panganay na anak na may sampung taong gulang na at si Rosa naman ay pitong taong gulang. Kakaiba si Budong, hindi normal ang kanyang pag-iisip. Umaasta itong taliwas sa kanyang kasalukuyang edad, at ito rin ay masakitin. Ngunit hindi nila ito iniisip sapagkat para sa kanila suwerte ang hatid ng anak nilang si Budong, at hindi rin sila nagkulang sa pagkalinga nito. Araw-araw pagkagising ni Mang Kanor habang nasa loob ng kanilang bahay, siya’y nagdarasal at nagpapasalamat sa Panginoon.

Ngunit isang umaga sa loob ng kanilang

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bahay namulatan na lamang ni Mang Kanor ang iyak ni Aling Tesa at Rosa, habang kalong nito ang walang malay na si Budong. Ito’y maputla, parang lantang gulay at ang mga pilik mata’y hindi na gumagalaw. Sa labis na sakit na nadarama ni Mang Kanor siya ay humihikbi habang nagsasalita, “Hin-hindi ako makapaniwala na kukunin nang Diyos ang anak ko! Bakit hindi ko man lamang nasaksihan ang kanyang pagpanaw?” Awang-awa si Aling Tesa sa asawa. “Wala na tayong magagawa Kanor, huwag mong sisihin ang Diyos.” sita ni Aling Tesa. Nagsalita ulit si Mang Kanor ngunit sa pagkakataong ito ay pataas na ang boses, “Saan ako nagkulang? Saan?! Palagi akong nagdarasal,Tesa! Tinanggap ko ang lahat, ngunit bakit ngayon kukunin pa rin niya ang anak ko!

Pesting buhay naman ‘to!”

Sagot na lamang ni Aling Tesa,“Tumigil ka na Kanor,alang-alang man lang sa anak mo…..”

Pagkatapos ng libing ni Budong, nagbago ang lahat. Ang dating mabait at masipag na Mang Kanor ay naging tamad at malupit.

Madadatnan na rin ni Aling Tesa na pinagpapalo nito ang anak na si Rosa, at kung minsan nama’y

umuuwi itong lasing, pasuraysuray sa daan habang hawak ang bote ng alak. Nagsusugal na rin si Mang Kanor at pinagbubuhatan na niya ng kamay si Aling Tesa. Kaya’t ng hindi na makayanan ni Aling Tesa ang pagmamalupit ni Mang Kanor, nakapagdesisyon itong lisanin na lang ang kanilang bahay kasama ang anak na si Rosa, upang mapansin naman nito ang kanilang kawalan at mapagtanto nito ang maling ginawa at bumalik sa dating katinuan .

Gabi nang umuwi si Mang Kanor sa kanilang bahay at hinanap niya ang dalawa, ngunit ni anino ay wala siyang nakita. Napalugmok at napaisip si Mang Kanor. At doon tila ang bilis ng daloy ng mga eksenang naging malupit siya sa anak at asawa. Dahan-dahang pumunta siya sa may bintana at nagsalita na lamang ng may pagdaramdam, “Patawarin mo ako,Tesa. Hindi mo ako masisi, mahal ko ang nag-iisa kong anak, nang mawala siya ay bumalik sa aking alaala ang iyong kataksilan….”

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Are you playing for the sake of your scholarship or your commitment as an athlete?

Honestly, I am a sports enthusiast myself and a die-hard fan of a sports icon. But as to a part in this wonderful and challenging nerve-breaking activities - as sports, I questioned myself: Is there really something in our CSU Athletes that keep them going that I do not have? What keep them doing this tiresome routine? Only to find out their answers made me convinced that they are worthy to be featured out. Here it is...

Mark Joserie C. Grana BSA- III Football I am playing for my scholarship because this sustains my studies and at the same time, it is my commitment to play football.

Football is my life and one of my dreams is to be an international player someday.

Trace C. Tero BSGE- II Arnis I am playing not because of my scholarship but because this is my commitment. I love to play Arnis.

I am playing for the name of the school and to be an inspiration to others.

Joshua U. Petalcorin BSIT- II Sepak Takraw I am thankful that I availed the scholarship because of Sepak Takraw but I am not playing just for this; I am playing because it is my commitment. Even if my parents won’t support me, I still continued playing this sport. This is my vice, my way to improve my skills.

Miguel Reponoya BSF- IV Athletics I am playing because of my commitment. I play for the love of running.

Carmina Mae L. Ferrer BSIT- III Volleyball I am playing for the sake of the scholarship. But, also I do love to play volleyball for enjoyment and to spend time together with my friends and team mates.

Chris Valentino O. Cebrian BSES- II Taekwondo I am playing for the sake of my commitment because I am a devoted athlete. I am determined to be at my best. But because I am still a student, I am also doing this for the sake of my scholarship.

Jennifer G. Manliguez BSIS- III Taekwondo I joined TKD for the sake of losing weight but as time goes by, I started loving this sports. I can say now that I will do everything just to stay in TKD. Though we have individual perspective, we train as a team, we work as a team and we fight as a team. I play because it is my commitment.

Ennocent John G. Comandante

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SWEEPING THE ROAD CALLED LIFE

By: John Francis Cadampog

She said with a smile, “Kay tigulang naman ko magsilbi na pud na exercise sa akong kaugalingon ning akong trabaho ug ako man pud ning kagustuhan.” Her commitment to do her job is implicitly expressed by positively considering her work beneficial to her present age. According to her, at the age of 46 she already started in service when Dr. Gloria Magdale became the OIC School President. She was designated as a road sweeper. Later she was transferred as utility personnel as recommended

by Dr. Natividad Mamaoag in the College of Arts and Sciences where she rendered ten years in service “Lisud mangita ug trabaho sa akong edad karun, labi na kay wala ko’y nahuman mao kini na trabaho maagwanta ra tungod sa kalisud og para sa akong pamilya ug dako na pud akong pasalamat sa Ginoo,”

“Kung naa pa tana lain trabaho, pero tungod sa akong pagka edaran kini ra man ang paagi para mabuhi nako akong pamilya” This was the statement of the 65-year old utility personnel of Caraga State University named Mrs. Bening”Nang Bening” Baryoga-a native of Zamboanga Del Norte who recently resides in Ampayon, Butuan City with her family. Though only a few can notice, she wakes up at five o’clock in the morning and gets ready to start her routine.

I do the same morning routine like that of Manang Bening but we obviously differ in what we do. While I jog around the CSU oval, Nang Bening on the other hand does her job. Even though she’s distant, her identity is easily recognized being the only lady utility holding a long-wooden broom, who wears a cone-shaped hat, and doing her job frequently sweeping the street from the main gate to general services area.

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Teary eyed, she stated it like she’s left with no other way but sacrifice for her family. Nang Bening also added that she was inspired by Engr.

Marilou Ompad’s statement saying, “Manang Bening mintras na naa pa kay kusog, trabaho pa.”

At a rate of PhP 344.00 per day, she stresses that her salary is not enough to provide for her big family’s need. Fortunately for her, she experiences some of her blissful moments in the university with some of the generous people she encounters. She shared a story about a kindhearted instructor who gave her a late Christmas gift containing a big pack of milk and two pieces of towel. It was an unforgettable happiness she has ever felt.

Although she was hoping for salary increase, Manang Bening still expresses her job satisfaction mainly because of having a pleasant working environment which for many is hard to find. She’s just one of those people who are highly committed in serving the university leading us to a better change. Indeed, the university will not be successful without the presence of committed personnel like Manang Bening.

Photo Credits:

RickalhynAirean Belle Nakila

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IBA ANG PINOY! No offense, just for fun ^_^

By: Rickalhyn Airean Belle P. Nakila

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ASAL

Ang Sa Amin Lang Naman. . .

Ito na ba ang tinatawag nilang outside world? Ohhh..my.. G! Pagkatapos ng 987654 taon nakalabas na rin ako mula sa kalaliman ng mga nakatambak na gamit ng Gee Pee. At sa wakas, nararamdaman ko nang, “This is it, I’m back!” In fairness, ang sarap pa rin ng hangin sa kampus. Nawa’y matitikman na ito ng kapatid ko na si Second Sem issue 2013-2014. Nasaan na kaya siya? Baka naman ang higpit masyado ng staff mag-edit ng articles, na kung saan...revise dito, revise doon, bawal ito ilabas, nakakasira ng image o kung ano-ano pang mga kaitchusan nitong lola niyo, kaya’t ang tagal ma-publish. Naku! Sunduin niyo nga ang FREEDOM OF PRESS, baka nasabit pa doon sa Guard House. Baka kasi walang ID at di sexy kaya di makapasok. Iyan tuloy di nakuha ng GP writers. Kaya kung gayun hindi na ako magpapaligoy-ligoy pa, ako nga pala ang inyong tagapagsiwalat ng katotohanan na walang bahid ng kaik-ikan. Ang mga isyu sa kampus ay di palalampasin. Sa aking enggrandeng pagbabalik, di maaaring walang bonggang isyu akong bitbit—still on duty pa kaya ito. Huwag magtaray, dala-dala ko’y nakaka-okray. At bago ako magsimula… Bato-bato sa langit ang tamaan, huwag magalit! “Peace be with you,” ika nga. Heto na’t ilalahad ko na ang mga nakakalokang isyu. Well, ang bida lang naman sa usapin natin ngayon ay, saan nga ba napupunta ang Developmental Fee na ating binabayaran sa bawat pasukan?

Ang una sa listahan, wala namang makikitang problema sa pagpasok pa lamang sa gate ng ating unibersidad. Kasalukuyan may magandang entrance pa din, fresh air, at very approachable na guards ( iyong akmang papasok ka palang haharangin ka na bigla at sisitahin dahil wala ka lang namang ID . . . kahit nga visitor ka lang, oh diba! VERY APPROACHABLE – sila iyong lalapit sa iyo). Well, balik tayo sa pagpasok natin. Pagpasok mo’y kitang-kita na kaagad ang CSE, CASNR, at CEIT building ngunit lakad pa ng kaunti, mapapansin kaagad ang NSB na mala-hunted building na sa kalumaan (I’m referring to the room doon banda sa may Com. Lab.). Ito’y tila inabanduna na nang ilang taon. Idagdag mo pa ang mga punong-kahoy at mga damong ligaw na nagmistulang mini-forest ng NSB na kapag project-filming-venue ang pag-uusapan tiyak ito’y laging bida sa mga nag-aartistahing estudyante. Kaya lang, kinakalawang na ang mga bakal nito, mga hukay na di halos napapansin, at iyong mga naka-frame na kahoy sa itaas ay malalaglag na di kalaunan. Kapag ikaw naman ay tatambay dito, watch out gurl. . . di lang kahoy at ahas ang malalaglag sayo baka nga’y may masasalubong kapang baboy-ramu. (P.S. balita ko tatapusin nadaw ito sa susunod na pasukan, at sana naman di ito magagaya sa building na matatanaw mo doon sa annex 2 at doon banda sa Guidance Building. Palagi lang naman siyang ‘on or off’ kung tatrabahuin.)

Itong kasunod sa listahan naman ay ang CR ng CAS. Di ba may binabayaran ang mga estudyante na ASPAF Fee na para daw sa pagpapaunlad sa mga kalagayan ng mga estudyante. But wait…wait… Ano itong nasagap kong mga balita na kapag clearance week na ay babayad muli ang ibang estudyante kahit binayaran na nila ito noong enrolment pa. Oh—my—G! Naapektuhan ba ng pataas ng presyo sa gasolina ang bayarin? Tapusin niyo muna ang CR para naman may hustisya ang pera ni Mader Dean ko. Kung alam niyo lang kung gaano kahirap ang gusaling walang CR. Mapapalayo ka pa ng punta habang gigil na gigil ka na dahil sa tawag ng kalikasan. May pagkakataon pa na magtitiis na lamang sa hatid ng sindak ni Mira, the ghost sa Annex 2 para lang makapopo. (kawawa naman!)

Pangatlo sa listahan ay mga silid aralan. Buti pa sila nakapagpalit na nang bagong aircon at pintuan kahit kapapalit pa lamang nila noong nakaraang semester, bagong bulletin board at kung ano-ano pa ang binago, na-renovate nga din ang office at di na jalousie ang bintana ha. . .sliding na. Oh di ba ang laki na ng improvement, sa offices nga lang. Habang ang Annex rooms natin luma pa din. Wala ba kayong nakitang naiiba sa nilalakad niyo bago makarating sa office? Well, paano naman ito makikita kung nakasakay naman sa sasakyan o naka-shades din, di ba? Hayan ang Annex 3, kahoy pa din ang bintana at ang iba namang rooms ay wala na talaga- pwede na nga siyang gawing exit door (okay na din yun para iwas stampede yun nga lang malamok sa gabi). Di na nga pinapalitan ang white board kahit sira-sira na ang sinusulatan nito, at iyong mga pintura sa dingding naman, wala na bang planong palitan? Sa Annex 2 naman, ang dating mga bintana, tinanggal na talagang tuluyan. Akala ko pa naman noon gagawan ng sliding glass window, kasyang-kasya kasi (sorry na kung ako’y nag-assume, kasi naman eh that time nabago na halos lahat ng windows sa offices). Ito pa, ano ba ang plano sa Aquino Building natin? May naka schedule na ngang klase pero di pa naman tapos. Ang covered stage nga sa LH, naging room na!

Ang laki talaga nang pag improve!. Hanggang doon lang ba ang binabayaran natin ?

Hahaisst. . .pasintabi po sa natamaan. . . wala pong personalan. Itong chikadora niyo’y sadyang mapagmasid lamang. Hanggang dito na lang mga kaibigan, at sa muli nating kwentuhan sa susunod na edisyon na naman...BaboOsh....!

EPIC MENTORS TEST…let’s guess WHO???

1. Wanna comply an INC grade? Take your TABLET now! (kanang dili generic ha!)

2. Wanna get 1.0 grade? Ibigay na ang limang daan para sa isang engrandeng selebrasyon…

3. Wanna be a call center agent? Visit the CAS employment agency for your interview schedule…

4. Wanna be fit pero muhubag imong mata? enrol na kay ma’am HUBAG...now na!

5. Wanna try the trends in aggie? Tanom mo, Harvest ko…

6. Wanna know how to buy and sell? Learn the negosyanteng teacher’s way…

7. Wanna have info overload? OT (over time) lang ang katapat! Zipline nalang mo to your next class ha…

8. Wanna go back to the old times? You still can kay wala pa ka move on sa chalk & bitaymax…

9. Wanna know asa si teacher? Nag-OB (oli balay) daw… wait lang ha kanang hapit na cxa mu out…

10. Wanna be closed to Papa God? Always pray first before the class starts…

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11. Wanna know what’s new? Presenting the techie teachergadgets hear, gadgets there…

12. Wanna here bells ringing? Wait until dadaan si San Pedrong may sangkatutak na keys…

13. Wanna help the sikad drivers? Call the ever loyal passenger na di carry ang short distance…

14. Wanna be a good friend? Let them do your job (compute grades)...may reklamo ka?

15. Wanna see a Mister Philippines candidate? Bear with the body fit-macho effect attire ni sir…

16. Wanna be earlier than your instructor? Be there on time… as usual late baya jud siya permi!

17. Wanna watch twinkling eyes? Let the men (not women!) come near him…

18. Wanna attend classes online? Be updated sa posts niya!

No internet access? Problema mo na yan!

19. Wanna pass the subject? Never fail to submit the sangkatutak niyang requirements. Hago!

20. Wanna know why? Student-friendly jud daw siya, classroom management man diay kulang…

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HULASCOPE Alamin ang kapalaran mo…

Muling nagbabalik ang bonggang panghuhula ni Madam Bawring. Tara, muli mong basahin at alamin ang iyong magiging kapalaran. Pero inyong pakakatandaan! Ang taong maniniwala ay tinatawag na mapapaniwalain…

Aquarius (Ang taga-igib) Enero 20-Pebrero 18

Lumayo ka sa tubig…kaya mula ngayon subukan mong maligo ng walang gamit na tubig.

Tipid gastusin ka na at nakatulong ka pa sa iyong mama at papa.

Scorpio (Ang Alakdan may buntot) Oktubre 23-Nobyembre 21

Scorpio!! Ang ibig sabihin kaunti lang ang score mo sa exams. Ika nga nila score few.

Pisces (Ang isdang karpa) Pebrero 19- Marso 20

Libra (Ang timbangan) Setyembre 23-Oktubre 22

Aries (Ang Tupa) Marso 21-Abril 19

Taurus (Ang Kalabaw) Abril 20-Mayo 20

Gemini (Ang kambal) Mayo 21-Hunyo 21

Cancer (Ang Alimango) Hunyo 22-Hulyo 22

Maraming kapayapaan (peace) ang darating sa’yo. Kaya magsimba ka palagi at h’wag kalimutang mag-Peace Be With You sa iba.

Huwag kang susuway sa magulang, kung ayaw mong ika’y mapa-Aries sa bahay. Intendes!

May kakambal ka!! Ooops… h’wag kang magsaya dahil hindi mo kapatid, hindi mo rin kadugo….May kakambal ka sa GF/BF mo kaya mag-ingat.

Leo (Ang leon) Hulyo 23-Agosto 22

Magkakaroon ka ng college instructor na magpapakanta sa’yo sa klase ng Leon-Leon Sinta o di naman kaya’y Bahay kubo. Kaya ngayon palang mag-warm up ka na!

Sagittarius (Ang Tirador) Nobyembre 22-Disyembre 21

Magaling ka sa pagpana, pero di mo magawang panain ang puso ng crush mo. Hirap nga si kupido ikaw pa kaya!

Mabigat ang grado mo ngayon na semester.

Bakit? Dahil maraming failing grades kang makukuha.

Kumuha ka ng subject na TBA sa semestreng ito, para sama-sama na ang team niyo na magkitakita sa Carabao Center ng CSU.

Itigil ang pagkain ng alimango bagamat ito’y magbibigay sa’yo ng sakit na Cancer….Alimasag muna ang kainin mo.

Virgo (Ang feeling Virgin) Agosto 23-Setyembre 22

Mga taong Virgo, ingatan na di kayo malalasing tuwing Valentines day dahil baka sa November ika’y bumibili na ng diaper.

Capricorn (Ang kambing) Disyembre 22-Enero 19

Mahilig ka sa mais……kaya yan tuloy maraming tumutubo sa mukha mo na sinlaki ng mga mais.

Gold Panicles (Gintong Paniki) Pebrero 29

Sa mga mahihilig sa alahas, iwas-iwas ka muna sa mga ginto baka ika’y ma-Paniki. Unisilver ka na lang muna dahil hindi peke!

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Sa Imahinasyon ni: John Francis Cadampog

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