containing their academic and leadership achievements plus community involvement for the preliminary screening and series of written examination, interviews, and an essay writing evaluation for the secondary screening which then selected him as one of the semifinalists among other 56 maritime student nominees for the final selection of TOMSP 2017 in Manila. “This achievement will serve as my platform to become an inspiration to my fellow maritime students specifically setting as an example of integrity, passion, assertiveness, dependability and excellence that will allow them to become globally competent seafarers someday,” Mdpn. Genilsa said. He also added that it is his perseverance and determination that landed him a spot in the search and that the TOMSP journey has honed him to become a better individual to influence his fellow seafarers that they can do more than what they think they already can. “It is an amazing journey to be with different maritime students coming from various maritime institutions in the country. I didnt expected that i’ll be one of the ten outstanding maritime students of the Philippines, knowing that there are 20 of us, finalists and only half will be chosen for the award. Despite of adversities it was still fun and challenging that tested me to my full potential,” Mdpn. Genilsa further stated. Moreover, the TOMSP is established by the Western Union which annually honors men and women seafarers who, according to the Seafarer’s Times, have shown academic excellence, competence in practical skills, good moral standing and engagement in serving the community through the search for TOMSP among the graduating maritime students in line with the yearly celebration of National Seafarers’ Day awards ten top students The search also aims to encourage and inspire future seafarers through their positive impacts in their communities.
Mdpn. Eugene Mark Genilsa JBLFMU-Molo TOMSP 2017.
JBLFMU-M continues its winning streak in TOMSP By Mdpn. Julius Caesar P. Alfaras and Dorothy Mae V. Hinayon
Midshipman Eugene Mark L. Genilsa, a third year Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering student of John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University- Molo (JBLFMU-M) as he triumphed and maintained the university’s winning streak in the annual Search for
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Ten Outstanding Marine Students of the Philippines (TOMSP) during the National Seafarer’s Week 2017 at Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, September 24. Mdpn. Genilsa is chosen as one of the TOMSP after passing a bidbook
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JBLFMU-M CRCY with their awards and certificates after the CRCY camp.
CRCY champs during Iloilo Red Cross Youth Camp 2017 By Mdpwn Ma.Heather C. Bacera and Mdpn Jhopepsias Medina
John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University- Molo (JBLFMU-M) Red Cross Council hailed as overall champion during 7.5 Iloilo Red Cross Youth (RCY) Camp held at Cabatuan National Comprehensive High School, Cabatuan, Iloilo, October 24-26. The camp aims to develop and enhance the potentials of members to become good
leaders, Acquaint the details of the Red Cross Movement and train them how to administer Basic first aid during the occurrence of accidents. Furthermore, According to Mr. Donnie Alvon Manosa, College Red Cross Youth (CRCY) adviser, the participants undergo several contests wherein they showcased
their talents in various categories, uplifting the lacsonian banner in the CRCY Iloilo chapter. “I am very happy about the result of the 3 day CRCY camp, the children really did their best in the different categories of the contest that making them an overall champion. Also, the camp served as an instrument to make the bond of each members stronger especially to the new members” Mr. Manosa added. JBLFMU-M CRCY is champion in council race category, walk of councils, CRCY flash and clash ultimate dance battle, first aid challenge category, RCY master chefs category and 1st runner up in body painting duo. “It is indeed a great privilege and honor to represent John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo in this prestigious event, the whole team learned the importance of having an important and active participation in times of emergency.” Mdpn. Elizardy Rivera, President of CRCY council said “Joining the Iloilo RCY Camp, celebrating it on its 100 centennial year and become an overall champion is a once in a lifetime experience I hope this will continue in the future generations” he added. Moreover, this year’s CRCY theme is” A Century as Agents of Change Motivated by Passion, Reshaping the Nation.”
JBLFMU-M nabs gold in regional maritime quiz bee By Mdpwn. Shaira Agregado and Mdpwn. Ma. Precious Fe J. Matorres
Following last year’s feat, John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime UniversityMolo’s (JBLFMU-M) Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BS Mar-E) cadet Mdpn. Julius O. Duran emerged as champion in the BS Mar-E Quiz Bee during the Regional Maritime Skills Olympics 2017 held at St. Therese MTC Colleges-Magdalo Site (STMTCC-Magdalo), September 28. The Regional Maritime Skills Olympics is an annual event spearheaded by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) hosting various contest categories in relation to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The contestants must be bona fide students enrolled in tertiary level from recognized maritime school in Western Visayas and only one contestant can join for each contest category from all participating schools in which case, Mdpn. Duran had been recommended to be the contestant for the BS Mar-E quiz bee, sent to participate for JBLFMU-M. In 2016, JBLFMU-M’s BS Mar-E cadet Mdpn. John Godwin Nallada, also grabbed the t
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same award, setting the bar high for the institution. “I was honored to be sent to participate in such an event. Since we won as champion last year, I didn’t want to disappoint anybody so I aimed for at least a first-place award. I didn’t really expect to be champion because I saw that the other contestants were very competitive and witty,” said Mdpn. Duran. The quiz bee consisted of subjects such as Chemistry and Physics, Math, Maritime Trivia/Maritime Vocabulary, English, and Professional Subjects in which Mdpn. Duran answered 16 out of 30 questions and went on a tie breaker with the participant from STMTCMagdalo. He was mentored by many subject area teachers and was facilitated by Engr. Allan Roberto, who was also his assigned teacher in Maritime Trivia. “I’m proud and happy to be selected as a mentor. I believed that this event will develop skills, sportsmanship, and
camaraderie as well as meet other maritime students from different schools and develop their personality,” said Engr. Roberto. Moreover, other schools that participated in the BS Mar-E Quiz Bee are University of Iloilo, John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University- Molo, St. Therese MTC Colleges- Magdalo Site, St. Therese MTC Colleges- Tigbauan Site, and Western Institute of Technology. In addition, this year’s theme for Regional Maritime Skills Olympics is “Connecting Ships, Ports, and People”.
News Cruise Ship Diaries event profit goes to aeta benificiary By Mdpwn Ma. Precious Fe J. Matorres and Mdpwn. Shaira A. Agregado
Mdpn. Nallada holding his artwork, on his left is his coach Mr. Brillantes and on his left is Mdpn. Pasuelo holding his certificate of award.
Lacsonians triumph during 22nd National Seafarer’s Day By Mdpwn Ma. Heather C. Bacera and Mdpn. Julius Ceasar A. Alfaras
Geared with burning passion to win and upholding the school’s title as the top 3 best university in western visayas, 2 lacsonians set another pride to the institution as they grabbed multiple awards after competing in the 22nd National Seafarers Day at Amosup, Intramuros, Manila, Sept, 21. With this year’s theme “Marinong Filipino: Nag-uugnay sa mundo” Mdpn. John Godwin and Mdpn. Dashiel Pasuelo are the two representatives sent by the school together with their mentors, Ms. Elsie Gancia and Mr. Rayund Benedick Brillantes to contend during the 22nd National Seafarer’s Day art contest “To bring the school’s name in various activities and represent it is a great deal for me, but being able to clinch the award is the greatest honor for me, not just for myself but to our institution, this only proves that we really claim to be the maritime van-
guard” Mdpn. John Godwin Nallada, one of the contestant said. Moreover, Mdpn, Nallada won as the national winner on the on-the-spot poster making contest and earned a spot as finalist in Top Outstanding Maritime Students (TOMS) while Mdpn. Pasuelo Notched 2nd place in oration. “This is the best year for John B. Molo since we earned spots in the 2 contests in a day” Mr. Benedick Brillantes, one of their mentor said. “The participants did their best and proved that the school is producing exceptional students” he added. Furthermore, the National Seafarer’s day is observed annually in recognition of the Filipino seafarers comprising 30% of the world’s seafarers. The event was spearheaded by the Apostleship of the sea, an agency of the catholic church also known as Stella Maris.
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Ang uniform sang SHS hambal nila sang enrollment na dala na sa tuition tapos ang ending bayran pa gali namon. Feeling shocked and na embyerna. -MagandaNaMadalingMairita
Sir sa Com Lab, Permi ka nalang 10 minutes before time masulod, tapos hatagan mo pa kami activity. Kamahal bala sir sang laboratory fee, tani worth it man ginabaydan namun! -#TuristaNgaTutom
Shoutout sa mga couple sa I.C. palihog lang indi mag open pc kung indi man kamo mag gamit. Nagay kamo landi-anay da. -Bitter Ocampo
Na appreciate ko gid nga our school is one of the best schools in the philippines. Proud Lacsonian here. -DanilePadilla’sWife
John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo’s (JBLFMU-M) Bachelor of Science in Cruise Ship Management (BSCSM) fourth year section A students conducted an outreach activity in the aeta community of Sitio Sirom, San Nicolas Buenavista, Guimaras, October 6. The activity was done as proceeds of the income accumulated during their event entitled “Cruise Diaries” held nlast September 29 in Amigo Terrace Hotel and as completion of their subject requirements in Events Management. “It was a blessing that we are able to witnes how happy the Aeta community, especially the children when they recieve the clothes, medicine, books, and food tha we gave. We felt fulfilled that the proceeds from the events brought a hundred smiles,” said Mdpn. James Paul Jayme, BSCSM 4A Events Manager. According to Mdpwn. April Rose Galas, one of the event facilitators, they first conducted an interview about the needs of their beneficiaries and conducted a program with segments such as games for the children, giving out clothes and school supplies, medicine, food and other materials that covered their needs. “To live is to help the community. I believe that it is a good enhancement of the students’ social responsibilty,” said Mr. Denzil Galon, BSCSM Program Head. Moreover, the residents who participated in the activity especially children and housewives were given Php5,000 worth of medicine, Php5,000 worth of reading materials, and Php10,000 for their food.
The Small Voice is solicited from and/or contributed by the JBLFMU-Molo community and is intended to circulate thought and does not represent the opinion of the staff. Contributions for the Small Voice are forwarded to the publication and are ether anonymous or in pseudonyms.
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LSSN. Cabrera with the 806 sailors during the indoor bootcamp graduation.
LSSN. Cabrera overviewing the streets of Chicago.
Defying the odds: setting as an epitome of possibilities By Mdpwn. Ma. Precious Fe J. Matorres and Mdpwn. Ma. Heather C. Bacer There are a lot of challenges in life; be it in games, love, or career. But in contrast, the most meaningfull achievements one can have is overcoming those challenges and becoming an epitome of possibities. Logistics Specialist Seaman (LSSN), Regine Cabrera, is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Cruise Ship Management (BSCSM) in John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo (JBLFMU-M) batch 2014-2015. Right after graduation, she worked for HGS Iloilo; in 2016, she joined Teletech Iloilo; in 2017, she left for bootcamp to train for the Naval Welfare service branch of the United States armed forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States of America: the U.S. Navy in Las Vegas, Nevada. “At first, I didn’t want to join the Navy,” said LSSN. Cabrera. “But I wanted something that can set me up for life. I wanted to travel and work at the same time. Plus, I thought of the benifits of being in the military. Great success come from humble begennings, LSSN. Cabrera proves this to be true as she struggled through her college years selling what she can get her hands on like sandwiches, gummies, avon and sophie products to help pay for her tuition fee. “College years in JBLFMU-M were memorable. We didn’t have enough to pay for my tuition fee so I had to find ways to earn money,” she stated. “I even had to stop school in the second semester of S.Y. 2014-2015 because of financial issues, but I eventually came back in S.Y. 2014-2015 to finish my last year as BSCSM.” t
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LSSN. Cabrera had taken Citizen Advancement Training (CAT) and National Service Training Program (NSTP) in JBLFMU-M, and had also been actively participating in school organizations, even becoming president for the Business Sector of the university in 2014-2015 at the same time being part of the SSVP and Research club which molded her to become an independent woman, carrying the culture of the university: resiliency, excellence, agility, and leadership. Her struggles didn’t leave her with the end of her college years. She had signed up for bootcamp in the Navy where she trained for several weeks in the Recruit Training Command (RTC). She once failed on her run for her final Physical Fitness Assessment, thus she was sent to special programs for help. Running everyday caused her stress fractures in her left fibula causing her eight weeks of medical hold, but eventuhally, she was ready to leave RTC for her next stop. “To be honest, at some point, I just wanted to give up and go home. But I reminded myself of the reason why I joined in the first place: my family. I just had to suck it up and deal with it. I prayed every single day, (I) have been reading the Bible and praying the rosary,” she said. Currently, LSSN. Cabrera is on her way to an A school in the 5th of September. Once she’s done, she’ll go to her first command on the VRC-40, attached to a squadron. The greatest pleasure in life is doing what other think you cannot do. In some ways, you have to defy the odds.
LSSN. Cabrera wearing her complete Navy ;uniform.
LSSN. Cabrera with the 806 new sailors line up for bootcamp graduation.
LSSN. Cabrera after the outdoor drill.
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Opinion Lest the truth be buried in heap of lies By Mdpn. Alexandro B. Tirador
“Even a thousand loud lies become powerless in front of one calm truth.” Today, with social media showing unstoppable upsurge on easy access to information, the spread of fake news has never been more widely accessible and dangerous in a way that what was once a careless, lousy, gossip-clad paper is now turning into an embarrassing and destructive online propaganda. What’s worse about the current state of fake news circulation in the country is it’s commonly being used as advantage by politicians’ social media partisans to meddle our minds with lies, create chaos and intensify hate, eventually benefiting them by using it against their detractors or giving a boost up in
ratings for their leader of choice. These online fanatics have become so unaware and uneducated that they go extent just to let fake news spread from one bogus site to another like wildfire consequently confusing the nation over and over again. In response to this, Senator Joel Villanueva hoped for the urgent passage of Senate Bill No. 1492 or An Act Penalizing the Malicious Distribution of False News and Other Related Violations a bill that would penalize any person or entity that maliciously offer, publish, distribute, circulate, and spread false news or information in print, broadcast or online media. As a campus journalist myself, I believe that politically manufactured, manipulated, and managed fake news should be anathematized for it shamelessly tramples our natural right to know the truth and nothing but the truth as according to the natural law where it states that God created man with an intelligence or mind that naturally seeks the truth thus man has a natural right to the truth and since he is a social being and lives in a society it follows that society also has a right to truthful information.
Furthermore, as a country, I believe that fake news is slowly killing our democracy because it is destroying our freedom, our power to choose, and our liberty to judge, select and determine for the reason that false information has the ability to control our choices, influence our decisions, and frighteningly, even outsize our intelligence. I am pained to realize I’m living in a time where falsity outnumbers the truth and gaslighting through fraud journalism is slowly being affixed to the Philippine political culture. On the other hand, we should not only depend on and wait for lawmakers to create something that could spare us from fake news because I believe the first step towards truthful press satisfaction must begin from us. We should always look beyond the headline, and educate ourselves with professional, ethical, and research-based journalism so as not to let a single letter or paragraph shape the fool out of ourselves. In addition, acquiring extra awareness to what we read online must also always be an initial priority so that we, as a collective, could likewise give the truth a mile start ahead of fake news in the circulation game may it be online, on air, or in print.
Buhayin ang nalantang kamuwangan Ni Mdpn. Kristan I. Barniego
“How do you move on without bitterness and hatred in your heart when the father of your unborn child didn’t even live long enough to witness her birth?” Ito ang mga linyang tumatak sa akin upang basahin ang buong artikulo ng “The Widows of Marawi”. Isa lamang ito sa mga kwento ng mga kababayan nating naranasan ang mapait na resulta ng digmaan. Pa’no mo mahahanap ang kapayapaan kung sa puso ng mga taong kagaya nila ay puno ng paghinagpis at paghihiganti? Hihintayin pa ba natin na ito’y mabalot poot? Kailan nga ba natin makakamtan ang matagal na nating hinahangad na kapayapaan? Sa katunayan, matagal nang natagpuan ng bansa ang hinahanap-hanap nitong posibleng sagot sa tanong na ito. Ang Executive Order no. 570: Institutionalizing of Peace Education and Teacher Education na parehong idinagdag sa Basic t
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Education at Alternative Learning System o ALS. Ito ay ipinahayag at pinalakas ng dating administrasyong Aroyo na nagpamigay pa ng 6000 na kopya ng mga libro na nagsasama sa konteksto ng Peace Education. Subalit matapos ang mahigit isang dekada, unti-unti itong nabubura hindi lamang sa mga silid aralan kundi pati narin sa ating gobyerno. Malakas ang aking paniniwala na ang edukasyong ito ay makapag bibigay ng malaking kontribusyon upang maibsan ang paglala ng kaguluhan sa ating bansa. Kaya dapat muli itong ibalik nang may karagdagang suporta at adhikaing sapat upang ito ay palakasin. Noong 2014, binigyang diin ng UN SecretaryGeneral na si Ban Ki Moon sa isang pagtitipon ang kanyang depinisyon ng kapayapaan. Ayon sa kanya, ang kapayapaan ay hindi lamang ang pagkakaroroon ng lehitimong katahimikan, ito raw ay ang pagkakaroon ng kasarinlan sa pag desisyon habang pinapahalagahan ang buhay ng iba, pagkilala at pagrespeto ng pagkakaiba ng kultura at paniniwala ng bawat isa. Ako ay naniniwala na ang Peace Education ay may kakayahang ipaintindi sa bawat Pilipino ang kahalagahan nang kapayapaan upang makamit ang mga nabanggit. Halimbawa, hindi naging lingid sa kaalaman ng nakararami ang naging sitwasyon ng Pakistan nang ito ay pinamugaran ng mga radikal noong 2001 at nag dulot ng kaguluhan sa buong bansa at relihiyon. Sa pag kakaroon ng Peace Education
at sa tulong ng mga bansang gaya na lamang ng United States, nakakamtan narin nang nasabing bansa ang hinahangad nitong katahimikan. Datapwat may mangilan-ngilan paring kaguluhan na nangyayari, mas na nararamdaman na ngayon ang presensya ng kapayapaan sa buong bansa. ‘Prevention is better that cure’ ika nga, at ang Peace Education ay may malaking papel na gagampanan upang mapigilan ang kaguluhan o karahasan sa bansa. Layunin nitong ituro ang tungkol sa social justice gayundin ang pagsuporta sa mga adhikaing non-violence at human rights. Tinatalakay din nito ang konsepto ng pagpapaunlad ng positibo at responsableng pakikitungo at pakikipagrelasyon pati narin ang pagkakaisa ng ibatibang sektor ng lipunan at mga bansa. Ang Peace Education ay isang mabisang kasangkapan na naglalayong tapusin ang pagtatanggi o prejudices, pagkamuhi at diskriminasyon na para sa akin ay importanteng pangatawanan ng bawat indibidwal. Hindi lamang ang pagpapalawak ng kapayapaan ng magandang maidudulot nito kundi pati narin ang pagbibigay ng malinaw na larawan ng pagkakaroon ng batang henerasyong may kamalayan na maki-parte sa mga isyung kainakaharap o kahaharapin ng bansa. Sa pamamagitan ng tamang edukasyon, magiging malawak ang kanilang kamuwangan at siyang magiging pangunahin nating pananggalang sa mga darating pang pagsubok ng bansa.
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SEAGULL The Official Student Publication of JBLFMU- M, Inc. A. Y. 2017-2018
Mdpn. Alexandro B. Tirador Editor-in-Chief
Possible passage to prolific progress It’s an age-old fact that education is an important component of progress. That’s why many students from different state and local universities and colleges threw several clenched fists in the air and rejoiced as the news of President Rodrigo Duterte signing Republic Act 10931 or the “Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act” broke all over the media. The law imposes the non-payment of tuition and miscellaneous fees among students from 112 SUCs and 16 LUCs all over the country this 2018. Eventually, this act poses as the beacon of light to parents who could hardly send their children to college but it also shrouded doubts on the president’s veconomic managers and Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno who told lawmakers that subsidizing students’ free education costs an arm and a leg. That’s where the real issue goes. Truth is, education is never too costly. That is why this act should be well-supported and reinforced by the government because as a country that vies for world leadership, it is of great necessity that quality education should be disposed among its people with attainability. Especially if the government would consider the fact that Filipino youths have the promise to be vital economic builders. Further proof that this act, if sustained, could be the country’s catapult to all kinds of advancements are countries that apparently become global empires because they are advocates and believers of free education being a component of progress. Just take Germany for example. According to Investopedia, because they knew that skilled workers are what they need to become a productive giant, it pressed their high-ranking institutions such as the University of Munich and University of Bonn to offer free college fees. Also, France, and Norway, and Sweden. What these countries have in common is their im-
mense desire to lead through implementing huge education programs cost-free but with high calibre. Furthermore, according to Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Menardo Guevarra, the law is a very “strong pillar” of the president’s social development policy. Other than that, it also strengthens the aspects of progress capsuled by the Global Partnership for Education Organization which include particularly the reduction of poverty, increase of both the individual and society’s income, and enhancement of national economic growth. Therefore, the free tuition has the promise to be the long-sought answer to our country’s dream of becoming one of the world leaders, an advantage no amount of money could be able to compensate when declined and certainly, an opportunity our country couldn’t afford to lose. On the other hand, to those who are rather skeptical of the law because it might possibly get ‘abused’ or be used as an ‘excuse’ by Flunkers, they should doubt no more since those possibilities are repugnant with what’s written on the law’s Section 2, Subsection (d) stating priority of the privilege should be given to academically able students and those who came from the poor families. Sen. Bam Aquino, one of the creators of the law, ensured that the law would not cover students with failing grades– if so happens, the privilege will be forfeited from them on the following semester. Obviously, the free tertiary education act is a daunting obligation for the government especially on the budget sector, however, on the long run, it presents an apparent opportunity for the country to rise as a nation to beat– thanks to free education that will pave the way towards prolific progress. Thus, the over-all long-term benefits of this law, of education per se, for our country eclipse small-time budget challenges.
Janine Thess V. Montano Associate Editor Gilda A. Rodinas ManagingEditor Mdpwn. Ma. Heather C. Bacera News Editor Jullius Caesar P. Alfaras News Writer Mdpwn. Ma. Precious Fe J. Matorres Feature Editor Mdpwn. Shaira A. Agregado Feature Writer Danica Joyce D. Santillan Sports Editor Mdpn. Jhopepsias John A. Medina Sports Writer Dorothy Mae V. Hinayon Literary Editor Mdpwn. Erica F. Opinion Filipino Editor Mdpn. Kristian I. Barniego Illustrator Mdpn. Gypsy T. Plana Photojournalist Mrs. Moiselle N. Descalsota Adviser
The Seagull is published at least twice every semester by the publication office at John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University - Molo, Inc., Molo, Iloilo City. Articles contained herein are personal views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official views and opinions of the staff. Comments and suggestions regarding our issues are warmly welcomed. Articles submitted must be typewritten with sufficient space and margin.
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Sports JBLFMU-M to send 200 athletes in the ILOPRISAA ‘17 By Danica Joyce D. Santillan
Eslafor executing her powerful free style stroke during the competition.
Lacsonian swimmer competes in the 29th Int’l Summer Universiade By Danica Joyce D. Santillan & Mdpn. Jhopepsias John A. Medina
“Being in the competition is a big privilege for me because it let me to discover my capabilities in facing the challenge and it motivated me to pursue my passion and made myself better.” These were the words uttered by Mdpwn. Erika Joy Eslafor, a third year Bachelor of Science in Cruise Ship Management (BSCSM) student, as she proved the Lacsonian’s competence in swimming during 29th Summer Universiade held at Taipei City, Taiwan, August 19-31. Eslafor competed in two swimming categories namely, Women’s 50m freestyle clocking 30 seconds and Women’s 50m backstroke with 31 seconds beating her usual record. According to Eslafor, it was a dream turned into a reality for her to compete in a swimming competition internationally, and was happy when Mrs. Ive D. Sta. Ana, Sports Activitiy Coordinator chose to include her as one of the representative of the school and the country. The said event was participated by 147 nations in different sports categories. “I am always happy to show my skills and inspire my fellow Lacsonians that t
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even though I was competing with bigger and stronger opponents, I am confident that God will guide me me to conquer what I am facing that moment,” Eslafor added. Furthermore, the event was made possible through the Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) with the full support of the central government, as well as close cooperation with the concerned national sports federation and the Chinese Taipei University Sports Federation. “Despite the lack of training facilities and advantages of her opponents, she still manages to keep the border among other swimmers, proving that Lacsonians are indeed globally competitive in the field of sports,” Mrs. Sta. Ana said. The Summer Universiade is a widelypublicized multi-sports event held every two years. It is considered by many as the Olympics at a university level. Moreover, Eslafor is part of the JBLFMU-M swimming team, the university’s group of varsity players in swimming who already competed in the past summer universiades.
Even in the face of financial restraint, John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo (JBLFMU-M) will still send an approximately 200 athletes to compete in the upcoming 52nd Iloilo Private Schools Athletic Association (ILOPRISAA) on November 15-23. This is according to Mrs. Ive D. Sta. Ana, Students Activity Coordinator, who also stated that the school, with its full force, still continues to maintain its margin in the field of sports as one of the top performing schools when it comes to athletic competition. The school will be sending athletes for 13 sports events for college level namely athletics, badminton, beach volleyball, chess, dance sports, football, karatedo, lawn tennis, softball, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball and basketball and six sports events for high school level specifically athletics, basketball, chess, swimming, table tennis and volleyball. Furthermore, Western Institute of Technology (WIT) will be hosting this years’ ILOPRISAA which will be participated by different private schools in the City and Province of Iloilo. “Subong, kinahanglan guid namon ma practice todo kag ihatag gid amon best ilabi na gid kay lapit nalang kami ma hampang kag i-sure nga magdaog guid ang events namon kay kulang guid kami sa number of swimmers compared sa iban nga schools,” Jaymee Bungcasan, varsity player in swimming said. Furthermore, the athletes are now having their practice and training for the preparation for the competition where the university will host the two categorical sports events featuring chess and volleyball. PRISAA exist to bring exposure and credibility to private schools through organizing tournaments, national rankings of the schools, awarding and recruiting services for players and coaches. Moreover, Western Institute of Technology (WIT) will be hosting this years’ ILOPRISAA which will be participated by different private schools in the City and Province of Iloilo. “Privileged kami maging parte kang ILOPRISAA kag mag represent sang school nga may dako gid nga suporta sa amon nga mga atleta,” Bungcasan added.