i-GUIDE slots still unclaimed

BY: JOSIAH SHEM B. SUMAGAYSAY

“Napakaganda nito sa University of Batangas, wala pa siguro nakaka-isip n’yan na ga-graduate sila, aside from diploma nila, meron silang student driving permit,” Regional Director, Land Transportation Office Region IV-A, Attorney Noreen Bernadette S. San Luis-Lutey, said.

Graduating JHS UBians will receive an LTO student permit aside from their diplomas for attending the STRUT Modules in the MAPEH Subject and this surely benefits them in getting their driver’s license in the future.

The University of Batangas is also said to be the first school in Region IV-A to have Basic Driving in the Junior High School Curriculum.

If a Grade 10 student gets caught violating road safety rules specifically committing jaywalking, they will be excluded from the list of students who will receive a student permit at the end of the school year.

The contextualized modules and the program’s inclusion into the K–12 curriculum guarantee the program’s longevity by helping the teachers to effectively teach land transportation laws regardless of the absence of the LTO.

STRUT Program’s mission is to reduce road deaths and injuries, specifically those involving the youth.

LTO Bicol initiated the STRUT program which benefits over 27 million K-12 students in the Philippines

This road safety awareness program wherein road traffic laws and regulations are being taught to students at a young age, starting from 4 years old, will surely benefit them and help them to be responsible road users.

Even with the selfless intentions of the i-GUIDE Financial Assistance Program, a project initiated under the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services Division by the Counseling and Psychological Wellness Center, it remains “receiver-less.”

The term “i-GUIDE” spells out establishing Individuals who Give, Understand, Inspire, Develop, and Educate the future professionals of the world. The program aims to strengthen the core values of the university; Faith in God, Love of Wisdom, and Service to Fellowmen.

Benefactors, volunteers that will shoulder the funds to be used for the scholarships, are open to all members of the University of Batangas who are willing and able to contribute the agreed amount. They can be employees, faculty members, admin, top management, alumni, successful graduate recipients, or committed individuals who also share the same advocacy. University employees have the option of paying per payday or per annum through salary deduction.

The recipients, however, should be members of the PWD or indigenous communities, incoming or current college students, students that are taking or will be taking either 2-year or 4-year academic programs, and they must not be related by blood to any of the benefactors.

Requirements for signing up as a recipient are the i-GUIDE application form, autobiography, PWD or IP Identification Card, Form 138 or certification of grades, income tax return, and recommendation from school principal and/or barangay captain. After submitting the requirements, the committee will screen and schedule the qualified applicants for the final interview.

As a recipient, it is one’s duties to maintain an average of 2.00 per semester, to not have any grades lower than 2.50 in any of his or her subjects, and to not be involved in any disciplinary cases in and outside of the campus. Recipients are also expected to join as alumni or benefactors of this program two years after they have graduated.

With such a good deal, the CoPWell Center still found themselves struggling to find recipients as benefactors voluntarily signed the agreement.

Junior High School Guidance Counsellor Mrs. Giselle Manansala shared that there were only two applicants that have signed so far, one each from the University of Batangas Main Campus and Lipa Campus, but then withdrew from the program after they found out that the funds were from the CoP Well staff’s own money.

“Baka hindi po sila ganun ka less fortunate at nag backout sila kasi may ibang mas deserving,” Manansala stated. With the funds already there, she added that it would be a waste if the program wouldn’t receive recipient applicants.

Social media became the CoPWell Center’s ally for a more aggressive information dissemination. The details about i-GUIDE were also sent to the e-mail addresses of the UB community and the program opened itself for referrals. As of the moment, the i-Guide is looking for receivers.

With the i-GUIDE, the University of Batangas continues to actively promote love of wisdom and inclusivity to every aspiring student regardless of their disability or ethnicity. This innovative program serves as a step towards the betterment of not only the university but also the world.

BY: TOMAS III B. VELASQUEZ

In celebration of National Women’s Month, the University of Batangas demonstrated solidarity by wearing purple on Wednesdays and Thursdays of March with the theme, “ WE for gender equality and inclusive society.”

To support gender equality and women empowerment, UBians are encouraged to wear anything purple two days a week for the entire month. The Gender and Development (GAD) Office also urged every department to put up a GAD board featuring a “Woman of the Week.”

BY: CARICE ANTOINETTE B. DE GUZMAN

Inorder to transform students of the University of Batangas (UB) into their best selves, especially in the field of communication, the admin introduces UB Communicates, an institution-wide project.

“This is actually good for the students because it can help them in building self-confidence which is important in communicating with other people in terms of sharing of insights and rightful information,” said Ms. Christine Joyce Enteria, a languages faculty member.

BY: KENT G. BICOL

With the quest for justice and truth, the Humanities and Social Sciences Republic launches the University of Batangas Senior High School’s first-ever debate society, TAHAS.

Aiming to hone and sharpen each and every member in the field of debate and improve research skills, their pursuit for knowledge and equality is spearheaded by their adviser, Atty. Mary Christel Joy Contreras. The organization participates in different local and international events, conferences, and competitions.

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“UB, including the Senior High School (SHS) department, is more than ready for the return of full face-to-face classes setup. Facilities are being disinfected, marked for proper distancing, and reminders of health and safety protocols are being posted in all of the Batangas City Campus buildings. The students themselves are also more than prepared for face-to-face classes. They have been waiting for this for almost two whole years.“ SHS teacher Atty. Mary Christel Joy Contreras stated. Meanwhile, the students expressed