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FINALE EDITION Vol. LXXVII No. 5 September 17, 2018
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Tigers strike back, own Cheer Dance Competition 2018 by MICHAEL LIBRANDO They came to redeem themselves. Coming back from their defeat in the 2017 Cheer Dance Competition, CEN Tigers jumped, flipped, and danced their way to the top in this year’s competition at the University Amphitheater, Sept. 14. Audiences were captivated as the Tigers delivered a variety of performances in their routine, from their Filipino culture inspired dances, to their highflying, acrobatic flips. “We did not expect we would perfect our performance. We were not thinking but our bodies just moved to the rhythm of the routine we had been practicing. Even though we had so many mistakes in our practice, we were really surprised that we really perfected everything,” Civil
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Food stalls, booths completeU-Week2018 entrepreneurship experience by STEFFANIE CONDEMILICOR The University Week celebration offered a variety of food stalls and franchises as training ground for young entrepreneurs to experience the actual workplace and exposure to booming businesses around Negros at the University Grounds, Sept. 10-15.
“Our income is good this U-Week. So far, we have many customers especially those who are K-pop fanatics. They are really eager to buy posters of their idols,” FOOD STALLS, PAGE 3
THE ROARING COMEBACK. Tigers roar as they close their cheer with a powerful stance. PHOTO by JOELLE MARIEL PADEROG
COM Dinner For a Cause raises funds for leukemia patient by LYKA DE LA TORRE The Pasundayag Para Sa BuasDamlag: Dinner For a Cause by The Association of Children of Mary-Immaculate (COM) helped raise funds for the bone marrow transplant of seven-year old Lance “Shian” Cacho diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia at the University Auditorium, Sept 13. With song numbers from COM members and sleight-of-hand performances from the Bacoleños Magickeros, the event procured funds through ticket selling and donations. According to Hannah May Sarabia, mother of Shian, the bone marrow transplant will cost around three to four million excluding the donor’s fee and Shian’s two-month pre-operation stay in St. Luke’s
Medical Center. “The operation will be performed in St. Luke’s and we can say that St. Luke’s is a very expensive hospital,” Sarabia said. Chemotherapy has become ineffective for Shian who was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of three. Thus, bone marrow transplant was considered to be his “last chance” according to his mother. “Chemotherapy has become too toxic for his body. The last chance [for a cure] is bone marrow [transplant] but even that does not guarantee his hundred percent survival. However, we try to raise funds for this last chance,” Sarabia added. According to COM Musical Director Fritz Hulguin, Pasundayag Para Sa Buas-Damlag means to
perform for the future where children are the future. “Despite being mere students, we can already help in cases like these; cases that cannot be underestimated,” Hulguin said. As told by Sarabia, all she had to do was agree to COM’s offer to help after the organization reached out to her through Facebook. “I am really thankful to meet these children [COM]. To COM, the ones who organized this event, thank you so much. Thank you for the huge help and, hopefully, you’ll still have plenty of projects like this event that help fellow people,” Sarabia said. As of now, COM continues to plan for income-generating projects like flea markets to help further raise funds for Shian’s operation.
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Tiger and Lady Serpent start new reign as Mr. and Ms. UNO-R 2018 by TISHA CELINE ERIKA OCAMPO Justine Alvarado of CEN and Carol Anne Daguob of CAMHS debuted their reign onstage as the newly crowned Mr. and Ms. UNO-R 2018 at the University Gymnasium, Sept. 14.
“For me, [being] Mr. UNO-R is not only being the face of the school but, of course, to be an advocate and also to inspire the youth,” Alvarado, a Civil Engineering student said. Alvarado and Daguob, as the past Mr. and Ms. UNO-R titleholders did before them, will be the UNORSSGO’S main advocates to promote different advocacies to the student body such as a plastic-free University and the Ecobricking Initiative. “I can’t be certain what is next for us after this competition but one thing is for sure: that we will become the voice of the people here—of the UNO-Rians,” Daguob said. “They will be the perfect advocates since they have the wit; they also have the aura of being people who are worth emulating,” UNORSSGO President John Lewis Pabilona said. The “Rio de Janeiro Carnival” themed-pageant held at the University Gymnasium Sept. 14 was the culmination of the two-part event that involved two different venues and “a lot of preparation.”
“The preparations have started since the first week of August. We have formulated guidelines, [a] calendar of activities, and then we sent out these guidelines to the governors so that they can start looking for their respective candidates,” Pabilona said. The decision to split the University Week from the Sportsfest led to the Mr. and Ms. UNO-R pageant being once again one of the most anticipated highlights of the week-long celebration. “I believe that the Mr. and Ms. UNO-R [candidates] are somehow looked to as the ambassadors and ambassadresses. They are the models; they are the inspirations of the students,” Director of Student Affairs Dr. Dexter Paul Dioso said. “The event really brings the students but what really makes them united is more on giving the students the icons of beauty, brains, and values.” Among the winners are Ervin Jeremiah Mesa of CIT and Marione Angela Dela Minez of CAS as first runners-up, Kelp Jason Ramirez of CB&A and Shaira Mae Dela Cruz of COED as second runnersup, Stevenson Toresis of CAS and Jean Rose Baylon of CEN as third runners-up, and Kristoffer Den Britania of CAMHS and Lorelie Grace Camero of CB&A as fourth runners-up.
MAXIMUM STRENGTH. Pollentes’ group tests their bridge by putting more weight to see if they could reach the maximum strength of their competitors. PHOTO by LOURDES ANGELINE SENDICO
ALL SMILES. CE beau Justine Alvarado and CAMHS beauty Carol Anne Daguob take centerstage after their coronation. PHOTO by ROMCHELLE CHRIS DANIELLE WAMINAL
Ninth Bridge-building Contest builds teamwork, challenges resourcefulness among CE studs by JEZREEL CABEROY The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers-Student Chapter (PICE-SC) UNO-R Chapter, in cooperation with the Association of Civil Engineering Students, once again gathered Civil Engineering studs for a venue of analytical thinking and problem solving during the 9th Bridgebuilding Competition and 3rd Rube Goldberg Competition at the University Main Lobby, Sept. 12.
“There is an underlying principle in this competition. One is the essence of the design process. In the bridgebuilding [contest], they are given limited amount of materials and they are instructed to create a bridge. Engineering, in general, concerns with design for strength but we need to have it in economical manner,” CEN Dean and competition judge Dr. Owen Martir, CE said. 10 teams with four members entered the competition. Participants were given four hours to construct a bridge using barbecue sticks and
rubber bands in consonance with the general guidelines from the PICE National. The bridges built were then tested for their strength to weight ratio at the Engineering Lobby. “I am excited and happy that we won after spending four hours,” fifth year Civil Engineering student and member of the winning team Daniel Pollentes said. According to Pollentes, they lowered their weight to have a better strength to weight ratio. They managed to get the edge of their opponent by a tiny amount through this method. Meanwhile, Dominique Grace Tan and her teammates were hailed champion in the Rube Goldenberg Competition. Both winning teams will represent the University in the National University Games. Although CEN has yet to participate in the Rube Goldenberg competition, Dr. Martir is hopeful that the University’s Civil engineering students will participate in the upcoming Rube Goldenberg competition in the national level.
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PNP-SAF reps campaign for new trainees by MICHAEL LIBRANDO Representatives from the Special Action Force (SAF) campaigned for aspiring trainees during an information drive at the Little Theater, Sept. 14.
“We conduct an info drive about the recruitment of new SAF [troopers]. We need more men in order to create more battalions to disperse in more areas. We roam around different schools and talk to Criminology students and convince them that if they want to join PNP (Philippine National Police), why not become a SAF trooper?” Deputy Executive Officer PNP-SAF Sonny Galicia said. During the said seminar, qualifications, documentary requirements, and career benefits and opportunities were outlined by men in uniform to the audience. Among the qualifications are having Filipino citizenship, good moral character, physical and mental fitness, professional eligibility,
height and age requirements. A 580,942 pesos annual compensation also awaits the qualified applicant. “The Special Action Force is considered as the combat force. That is why their trainings are more rigid as they develop the stamina for drills compared to the regular force.” CCJE Dean Dr. Jasmin Parreño, RC said. The event was open not only to Criminology students but to everyone interested. “What I learned from the seminar were [how] the training of SAF [officers are conducted] and the skills needed which are helpful for us Criminology students who are graduating this year. You should be disciplined if you want to join the police force. The SAF training is very hard. You should just be positive in facing the difficulties,” Criminology student Jestoni Palabrica shared some insight about the orientation.
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Engineering student Adrian Tan, an acrobatic performer in the dance, said. Sporting their white and orange colors, the Tigers saw no shortage of props. From their flags, pompoms, and bamboo sticks, they incorporated these tools into their routine in an effort of producing a colorful and lively performance. “This year the marching order from the Office of the Dean is really to be champion because there would be no reason that we would not win this year because we have so many resources available to the College. We have the bigger population base where talents are everywhere, so it is expected,” CEN Dean Dr. Owen Martir, CE said. This year’s Cheerdance Competition gave the audience at the bleachers a seat-warming set of performances from representatives of the seven colleges.
“The event showcased the different talents of the different colleges. You can really see the students and the faculty join forces to make this event productive,” Secondary Education student Jean Rey Loredo shared. “Yes it was enjoyable. Everyone had good performances except for some who were not ready. There were those who have trainers and were really prepared but for those who have no money from their colleges, we cannot expect them to give a hundred percent performance,” Opening and Closing Ceremonies Committee Barbara Cordova, MAEd said The CEN Tigers were followed by the COED Phoenixes and CB&A Griffins for the first and second runner-up positions, respectively. Additionally, the Tigers bagged two more special awards as the Most Disciplined and Most Participative squad.
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DUO AS ONE. The duet from CAMHS give life to the song they chose as they sing in harmony. PHOTO by MICHAEL STEVEN VENIEGAS
CAMHS steals LitMus 2018 show
by MIRRAY CHRISTINE MAGUAD Garnering two champ titles, three placing first in Creative Native Dance second-placers, and two third- and Live MTV. “Actually we didn’t expect that we placers, CAMHS surprised the will win, so we are really overwhelmed crowd as they dominated the and we feel blessed since we were annual Literary-Musical Contest be able to bring back the victory to at the University Gymnasium, Engineering. We are really happy Sept 14. [about the victory],” CEN Hip Hop “The feeling is very rewarding. The struggle was that I did not have proper training. Although the lack thereof, my efforts paid off. God is really good,” Oration champ Steven Kent Quizon of CAMHS said. CAMHS scored first-placers in Oration and Vocal Duet, secondplacers in Hip Hop, Vocal Solo, and Live MTV, and third-placers in Doble Kara and Creative Native Dance. Following CAMHS were CEN which sat on the champ spots in Hip Hop and College Teaser and COED,
Dancer Aldwin John Hablo shared. “This [Literary-Musical Contest] is to let students excel not only in academics but also in non-academic activities,” LitMus Committee Chairperson Ma. Joselina Basa, MAEd said. Part One of LitMus 2018 was comprised of individual and by-pair category competitions. The group category which was the second part of the event was held in the afternoon.
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Eileen Cuerpo, owner of Accessories and Franchise, said. CB&A also had their student entrepreneurs deal with food stalls to satisfy the UNO-Rian community with a variety of foods and treats. “The reason we came up with this business, fried ice cream [stall], is because during U-week we have observed that only one to two stalls sell ice cream. So with little competition, we can really have big income,” Marketing student and student entrepreneur Lorenzo Aperong Jr. said. According to Society of Young Accounting Technologist President Lyka Jane Dionson, contracting with food stalls or putting up a café
is much easier said than done as you have to deal with a sufficient working capital and hope that it will boom and generate big income. “Hard work, teamwork, perseverance, and prayer - all of these constitute success if you’re putting up a business. We are at advantage since we can apply what we learned in our Accounting and Marketing subjects. This serves as a training ground for us aspiring entrepreneurs, ” Dionson added. The booths and food stalls are an annual venture during U-Week celebrations and serve as campus organizations’ fundraising gimmicks.
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Masscom freshmen win first ever Debattle
INTO THE RHYTHM. Pink Panic Band serenades the audience with classic OPM hits. PHOTO by KAYE EUNICE LAMERA
Live band lights up U-Week 2018’s Closing Ceremony
by CHRISTIAN JOHN FUENTESPINA University Week 2018 culminated Student Government (UNORSSGO). with a Foam Party accompanied by “[Our main objective is to] provide a live band and a loud audience as enjoyment and entertainment for drinks were raised after the week- UNO-Rians since this is the last day of the University Week,” UNORSSGO long celebration at the University President John Lewis Pabilona said. Amphitheater, Sept. 15. “I really enjoyed this kind of event “The crowd is so fun and I love the [venue] because it accommodated a lot of people. At first, we were not at ease because it’s raining but, still, we were glad that the [audience] are still on the go and UNO-Rianss were very participative,” Mary Joy Sy, the vocalist of the live band Pink Panic, shared. UNO-Rians, together with guests from different schools, savored the moments after a week of games, fun, and activities with this “last hurrah” provided by the UNO-R Supreme
because this was my first time and I liked that they put this up on the last day of the U-Week,” Mass Communication student Reyster Gani shared. Despite the temperamental weather condition, the event went off with the help of Vivo Company who provided seven free canopies. After the event, an annual ceremonial firework show lit up the evening sky that signified the end of the University Week festivities.
Pawshion Show celebrates years of love for dogs
by JESSEL MAE SIRUELO Dogs flaunted their handmade dresses and costumes in the silver-clad University Covered Court as Pawshion Show, a dog show annually organized by the Agriculture Department, celebrated its 25th anniversary, Sept. 11.
Dogs are once again dressed in creative ways and some of the costumes and decor were original works of their owners. The dogs walked the ramp with their owners in front of UNORians and guests. “The objective of the event is to give quality time and bonding [time] to pet lovers especially to dog lovers. The event was okay and fun, too, because I
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saw how happy the dog owners were and they enjoyed the event so it was heartwarming for all of us especially to the Agriculture [Department],” Pawshion Show Organizer Manuel Labiana said. The Best Pawshion Show Award was given to Maggie, a jack-terrierand-schnauzer-bred dog. Her owner, Queenie Tan, said she was happy because the effort of Maggie in wearing the gown really paid off because she nailed it. Dog breeders from Bacolod and UNO-Rian pet owners participated in the event. Bacolod Animal Hospital and Mandalagan Veterinary Hospital were among the sponsors of Pawsion Show’s silver anniversary celebration.
by CHRISTIAN JOHN FUENTESPINA CAS, together with the Mass shared. CIT representatives John Rey Communication Department and Project ROLEx recognized three Gamotin, Christan Shane Plaza, and Masscom studs as winners during Best Speaker Jess Patrick Francis Quiatchon comprised the Negative the first Barkadahan Debattle at Side of the proposition. the University Main Lobby, Sept. “Being the Best Speaker is really 12. unexpected because, as you can see, The Masscom team consisted of Charles Gabriel Gelotin, Krisha Marie Semillano, and Kayla Grace Arribas who were on the affirmative side of the proposition “Resolved, that Online Education is as effective as Formal Education”. “In preparation with the event, our only concern was the limited amount of time but, when we were called as winners, we were overwhelmed because this is the first ever debate and this serves as a manifestation that the youth of today is somehow politically involved in healthy discussions and debates and also to stop the misconception that we are indifferent,” Affirmative Side Team Captain and Best Debater Gelotin
the Best Debater is from the other group, so supposedly, the award should be given to their team but I guess luck was on my side that I was able to get the award and I am very thankful for it and for everyone that has been part of this competition,” Plaza said. According to Ma. Judy Legaspi, MAEd, head organizer of the event, the goal of Debattle is to develop a deep love and appreciation for the beauty of argumentation and debate within every UNO-Rian. The elimination round of the event took place last September 6 where five teams participated. CIT and Masscom teams prevailed and competed in the final round.
Perya provides students with flickering luck and leisure
by STEFFANIE CONDEMILICOR Five Star Carnaval kept students and fair-goers coming back for more rides and booth games, returning once again this U-Week 2018 with their well-loved sets of adrenaline and entertainment at Paseo de Recoletos, Sept. 10-15. “I am here because I want to enjoy after one week without rest from all those strenuous activities. This serves as a recreational end to my last University Week as a student in UNO-R,” Elementary Education senior Richel Joy Sumagaysay shared as she waited for her turn on the famous Vikings ride. Aside from the usual rides, some fair-goers enjoyed the Joker, Pinoy Bingo, Itsa-itsa, and other games of luck. “The games are very addicting since you are testing your luck to win despite of the small probability of winning,”
Medical Technology freshman Dina June Nieves said as she enjoyed her time tossing one peso coins with a goal to win a drinking glass in Itsa-itsa. As budding marksmen enjoy their time shooting action figures and rubber duckies using pellet guns, Daphnie Sabando Hasangas, caretaker of the shooting fair, calculated her income for the day. “It is very hard to generate big income in this year’s U-Week because of the rain and the decrease in number of people visiting the Carnaval. Hopefully, next U-Week, we can gain more [income],” Hasangas said. The carnival rides and booth games are trademark pieces of every University Week where they, oftentimes, become one of the reasons why the University is packed with guests from other institutions and schools every University Week.
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CB&A reps dominate Mind Olympics
by LYKA DE LA TORRE Representatives from CB&A emerged as champions during the annual Mind Olympics in the University grounds, Sept. 12.
FROM THE HEART. Noel Genoraga and Russel Catilago serenade the crowd with successive love songs. PHOTO by CAESAR DANIEL PARAYNO
Studs enjoy six years of iPOET
by CHRISTIAN JOHN FUENTESPINA COED, together with the English students is how poetry events should Teachers Club (ETC) and Rogue be done. It’s not just about poetry, Poets Guild and in partnership music, and visual art. It has to have with Rekindle PH, demonstrated substance,” Rekindle PH Program Director J-Rik Villa said. the beauty of poetry through Alumni of the University also iPOET 6 at the Library Lobby, participated and performed their September 13. pieces in front of the audience. The event served as an open-mic where everyone was allowed to share their masterpiece through spoken word poetry. “This started way back 2016 and this is our sixth-time poetry event and our aim is to spread the beauty of poetry and invite everyone to show their creative sides through poetry writing and reciting,” Rogue Poets Guild Moderator Nikko Calumpiano said. The event also showcased talents from national spoken word poetry organization Rekindle PH. “What we want to share to the
“As an alumnus of this university, it is a great feeling that this offers a new track; a different way of showcasing talents that people should see and spoken word poetry should be known by people,” Noel Genoraga, the guest musician of the event, said. ETC is experimenting to have a collaborative and avant-garde poetry event in next year’s University Week in order to make a new type of this endeavor. They also aim to collaborate with other poets across the region and plan to have new types of poetry and to bring the event outside of the University.
Veteran and new civil engineers share in-field practice to Civil Eng’g studs by LYKA DE LA TORRE Separate seminars on earthquakes and on construction project management respectively conducted by veteran Civil Engineer Engr. Eliseo Ybut, CE and former CEN Governor Engr. Jose Gino Gutierrez, CE expanded the in-field knowledge of Civil Engineering students at the Engineering Audiovisual Room, Sept 13.
According to Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers - Student Chapter (PICE-SC) President Aira Mae
Gentoleo, the annual seminars intend to provide knowledge beyond the four walls of the classroom. “Of course, we cannot tackle everything in a classroom, so this seminar’s purpose is for every Civil Engineering student to be informed,” Gentoleo added. Focusing on building construction standards against earthquakes as stated in the National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP) 2015, Engr. Ybut talked about integrating earthquake loads into structural design. VETERAN AND NEW, PAGE 11
“[The event hopes] to develop the intellectual skills of each member or participant of every college, to build camaraderie between the members, and also to have fun at the same time,” UNORSSGO Secretary for Student Development Jane Villanueva said. In spite of coming to the contest without knowing what would come out, the CB&A group had teamwork and cooperation as keys that helped them
emerge victorious. “This is our first time joining and we had no idea what would come up. Saying ‘Mind Olympics’ is quite broad. However, I think teamwork was what made us win because each one of us had fields that we could consider our forte which made us work even quicker because each one of us knew what to do,” CB&A representative Lynrose Tordesillas said. Winning cash prizes were awarded to Tordesillas and teammates Olivia Genobis and Keenen Juanga. COED and CEN Mind Olympians sat on the second and third spots, respectively.
CCJE senior wins shooting competition after fourth try by CHRISTIAN JOHN FUENTESPINA Fourth year Criminology student also show how welcoming the College of Leohsis Trecho finally scored his Criminal Justice Education is,” he said. Additionally, the Bureau of Jail win on his fourth try in the Shooting Management and Penology (BJMP) Range Competition at the CCJE Bacolod were guests in the event. Target Range, Sept. 13. “This was my fourth time joining this competition and this is my first victory and I am very thankful for it. Since I mastered the objectives, I did not encounter any difficulties in the competition,” Trecho said. Edwin Moradilla, CCJE faculty, said that the activity gave big help for the improvement of the students and as well as the professionals and non-professionals towards the implementation of marksmanship. “We hold this competition as part of our enjoyment, camaraderie, and everything that we do in order to bring everybody in one venue where they can compete in a very friendly way. This will
“It is our honor and privilege to become part of this significant day. This competition is very successful because of the participation of the students and at the same time from the different agencies like us. Like us, we are trained to have a shooting competition so that we are aware that we are in uniform and not in civilian,” JO1 Andre Parinas from the BJMP said. CCJE plans to have this event three times a year next year; one during the Criminology Day, another in the University Week, and during Sportsfest. They also plan to make this a Universitywide competition so that everyone will have the opportunity to join.
EYE ON THE TARGET. Criminology student Leohsis Trecho fires recoil after hitting Alpha target during the Student Category of the Shooting Competition. PHOTO by MICHAEL STEVEN VENIEGAS
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CB&A stud victors in Quiz Bowl by MAREVILLE ANNE CARO Accountancy student Gianelli Jude Sumugat placed highest among seven representatives during the Quiz Bowl at the High School Academic Cultural Center, Sept. 12.
IN THE NAME OF FITNESS. An Integrated School student rappel down the OLC wall. PHOTO by ROMCHELLE CHRIS DANIELLE WAMINAL
AYV-R brings back the experience of rappelling
by MIRRAY CHRISTINE MAGUAD “From time to time, there is one Amity Youth Volunteers [volunteer] who goes here to help other Recoletos (AYV-R) once again students. The Amity Youth have been shared rope rescue techniques doing this for several years already... The through imparting the experience reason why we placed it in here, worst of rappelling at the Lady of case scenario, [is that] we are beside the Consolation Building, Sept. 12. clinic,” Sumbillo added. “First purpose [of the activity] is to be able to conduct awareness about rappelling or rope techniques. It can be utilized for physical fitness or it can be utilized for rescue [during] emergency cases. It is also to propagate [the] existence of this group, the Amity Youth Volunteers. It is also some kind of a camaraderie [event] that those who are coming from other schools will go here so that they can avail on this. Also, this is a marketing strategy,” AYV-R Moderator Lino Sumbillo, RGC, RPm, MAEd said. Students who tried rappelling were given precautions before plunging down the building. Amity Youth volunteers were also briefed by the moderators about safety measures as preparation to whatever circumstances that may happen.
Despite of this challenging activity, students took the risk to immerse in the experience of being a rescuer working in difficult terrain situation. “At first, it is frightening but once you are already there hanging, you will feel the excitement and it was worth experiencing and, once you already landed, I learned that we need to be aware and to become observant since it is necessary when rappelling because a little mistake can lead to danger,” Gil Roi Escamilla shared after experiencing rappelling. Basic Life Support and First Aid training are follow-up activities from AYV-R together with the Philippine Air Force which will be held at the second floor of the Integrated School Canteen Sept. 13.
“I was first intimidated by my fellow contestants as they seem to be prepared. The preparation part was more challenging. Since being given the General Knowledge topic, anything can come out but being hailed as champion for this Quiz Bowl is overwhelming. I feel very much privileged and grateful for the opportunity that the college has given me,” Sumugat shared. CAMHS’ Reynald Rubin and CEN’s Miguel Louise Felisilda settled as first runner-up and second runner-up, respectively. “The Quiz Bowl’s questions are general and has a wider scope which composed of subjects from the different colleges. It is also a quiz bee wherein we assess the view of students about
quiz competition as a tool for teaching and learning,” Quiz Bowl Chairperson Stephen John Apostol said. The Quiz Bowl had three levels of difficulty and was a fast-paced competition with contestants given only ten seconds to answer. “Although it was a fast quiz bee, it was supposedly more important and vital part of the University Week celebrations because it highlights the academic life of students here in the University. It showcased how college students are able to quickly think and, considering that the subjects were General Education subjects and General Science, shows how our college students are able to retain information,” Quiz Master Jude Xerxes Herbalorio, RMT said. Cash prizes were awarded to the winners while a special medal from the UNORSSGO was awarded to Sumugat.
LAYING FOUNDATION. Engr. Donnie Senomio, ECE discusses engineering essentials focused on cabling. PHOTO by REINHARDT FIRMEZA
Talk stresses importance of Structured Cabling to ECE, CpE studs
by MICHAEL LIBRANDO Electronics and Communications Engineering and Computer Engineering students reviewed their Data Communications knowledge in a talk by Technological University of the Philippines – Visayas professor Engr. Donnie Senomio, ECE on Structured Cabling at the Fr. Cuenca Hall, Sept. 13. Engr. Senomio emphasized the usage of proper data interconnection
between devices and how they play a very important role in modern business. Various types of cables and wires utilized during the designing phase such as Category 5, 5E, and 6 were also discussed. “This seminar will actually help them not only in the communication industry but as well as small businesses where they can do structured cabling in which most of the companies and institutions are requiring for you to have a secure network,” he said.
Furthermore, he highlighted the role of networking hardware equipment such as routers, switches, and bridges to achieve an optimized and efficient network which are the keys to a successful business. The students present had positive responses towards the seminar as they claimed it had provided them with vital information on data communications. “It gave a huge help because it is related to the course I am taking. I find
the topic interesting as structured cabling is used in the network of a building,” Electronics and Communications Engineering student Joshua Lanceta said. According to Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines - Student Chapter External Affairs Officer Mejoy Pagunsan, the talk was a big help to her and her fellows since they can apply their newly gained knowledge on Structured Cabling and industry standards on their Data Communications class.
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UNO-Rians, guests rock away in Musicfest 2018
by MICHAEL LIBRANDO A wide array of musical genres filled the festive U-Week air as the UNORSSGO, in coordination with the UNO-Recoletos’ Holistic Youth with Talents in Hymns and Music (UNO-Rhythm), threw a week-long Musicfest 2018 at Park 1606, Sept. 11.
Among the events in the music fest are the open-mic sessions, concerts, E – Music, and UNO-R Can See Your Voice. Performers are given the opportunity to display their talents in singing, dancing, playing musical instruments, and spoken word poetry in the open-mic sessions. “The time slots right now are more organized. We are stricter when it comes to foul words, foul lyrics, or any other bad things that are performed on stage. We stop their performance
immediately,” UNO-Rhythm Founder John Lorenz Monton said. The Music Fest 2018 features different musical themes such as The Night for Love and OPM Songs on September 12, Praise and Worship Songs in the afternoon and Retro and Classical Music during the evening of September 13, and The Afternoon Fest for Pop-Rock-Modern Music on September 14. “We were invited to play here in the U-Week. The experience is great and the environment is really good,” Nicky Camparecio, lead vocalist of local band Spliff, shared after performing their rendition of “Hey Barbara” and “Mundo” by IV of Spades. The event goes on from September 11 to 14 and is open to students, outsiders, and local bands.
SUPPORT LOCAL. UNO-Rhythm members play “Elesi” from the band Rivermaya during an Open Mic session. PHOTO by DYNIEL KEITH CATALUÑA
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OUT OF HER MIND. Sisa main actress goes in character as she delivers a convincing story. PHOTO by MATTHEW JOHN LORIZO
Teatro Filipino sets plays in colonial Phils
by JESSEL MAE SIRUELO Various Filipino stories came to life in the first ever Teatro Filipino themed, “Dula ng Buhay: Banal at Bayani” at the University Auditorium, Sept. 12.
The event paid homage to the Buwan ng Wika celebration wherein it gave focus on Christianism and the fight of the Filipino heroes in the invasion of the Spaniards in our country. The play “Sisa” of CAHMS was recognized as champion followed by “Sarswela” and “Ibong Adarna” of CEN. “The activity is not that easy to do because some of the participants are also practicing for other extracurricular activities. All in all, I was surprised that we won since we encountered a lot of difficulties like my other classmates are also
practicing for Lit-Mus, Cheerdance, and, most especially, our section is composed of all girls and only one boy,” CAMHS participant Sophia Alfiscar said. “The event was an amazing one yet our performance was more amazing. The difficulties that we encountered are only the time management and the time constraints” Jade Falcunit, Civil Engineering student, said. Tanglaw ng Wika Adviser Carl Soliva, head organizer of the event, shared his gratitude towards the students, “I want to congratulate the students because their sacrifices in terms of their time and effort are really paid away and I want to say thank you because they applied all my strategies [in theatrical production].”
ME seminar arms students with knowledge on Beer Production
by MICHAEL LIBRANDO The Junior Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers UNO-R Chapter, along with the Mechanical Engineering Students Society gathered Mechanical Engineering students for a seminar on Beer Production at the President’s Hall, Sept. 13.
Engr. Rock Alejandro, ME, MBA, a safety facility engineer of San Miguel Corporation, shared his extensive knowledge in the industry. “The outside experience is really
different because students nowadays are more on the theoretical side. The experiences that we shared in the seminar will help mold them because they will be aware of the new technology and what is really happening in the industry,” he said. According to Mechanical Engineering Department Head Engr. Adolfo Tan, ME, the seminar encourages the students to fully appreciate mechanical engineering and to apply the practices they had
learned on their careers in the future. The event was found favorable by the students as they gained information on their chosen field and a sneak peek into the real world of Mechanical Engineering. “I think it is really good because it is in-line with our course and we can learn a lot more about Mechanical Engineering and about the future on what job opportunities we can take and what systems and machines we can encounter,” Jed Simon Manansala,
a third year Mechanical Engineering student, said. The discussion started off with a brief history of beer and the actual production process. The mechanical equipment being used in production and storage such as the depalletizer decorator, and bottle washer were also detailed. Besides the process of Beer Production discussed in the seminar, the air-conditioning systems of Robinsons malls were also tackled.
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AYV-R, Phil Air Force promote first aid, basic life support
GUESS WHO. UNO-Rians pose as possible SEE-ngers and SEE-ntunados onstage. PHOTO by ROMCHELLE CHRIS DANIELLE WAMINAL
UNO-R Can See Your Voice honors popular TV show Rekoleto style by MAREVILLE ANNE CARO Taking inspiration from the TV show “I Can See Your Voice”, the UNORSSGO filled Park 1606 with music coupled with comedy, Sept. 12. “UNO-R Can See Your Voice is like ABS-CBN’s music show wherein a player must guess the singer among the participants. This activity is for boosting up the confidence of the UNORians, not only through singing, but also through expressing themselves,” UNO-R Can See Your Voice Co-chairman John Lorenz Monton said. CEN faculty Engr. Noel
Angeles, EE, MBA played as the guest player with eight UNO-Rians playing as “SINGvestigators” to confuse him from choosing which is the “SEE-nger” or “SEE-ntunado” from the batch of lyp-syncing participants. “It was a very good program but, somehow, the time allotted was very limited but, overall, it was a nice activity wherein, if possible, the organizers in the next years can hold it three times a week because it is very fun and enjoyable,” John Anthony Pitallar, a Civil Engineering student, said.
Senior Acct Tech studs refresh on accounting principles
by STEFFANIE CONDEMILICOR Passion and improvement centered the seminar on Basic Accounting Principles for senior Accounting Technology students at the University Little Theater, Sept. 12. “This is a review on understanding in detail, so that, when they work in companies, they will be able to properly apply their learnings without any difficulty,” Dr. Clarita Lacson, CPA, the seminar’s resource speaker, said. In its entirety, the seminar became a refresher on lessons tackled from the first year, first semester courses condensed in summary. “This seminar is a requirement
for our Practical Accounting One subject. [It was] organized by elected officers from three accounting technology sections, C22, C23, C24,” Accounting Technology student and C23 President J’Marie Naranja shared. The seminar was a compliance for the six-seminar requirement of CB&A students. “For me our seminar is very helpful and was a refresher for our upcoming bookkeeping exam,” Timothy Divinagracia, Accounting Technology student, said. A corresponding seminar on Partnership and Corporation is set to happen at the Little theatre on September 13.
by MIRRAY CHRISTINE MAGUAD Strengthening the spirit of volunteerism through practice and training, the Amity Youth Volunteers Recoletos (AYV-R) invited juniors from the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and criminology students from Philippine Normal University – Visayas (PNU-V) to take part in Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) training at the second floor of the Integrated School Canteen, Sept. 13. “We would normally like to promote the teaching of first aid lessons, specifically, the basic life support to almost ever ybody because that’s one of our advocacies. The organization [AYV-R] must organize [such event], so that each family should know about basic life support [for] this is an important thing,” AYV-R Moderator Lino Sumbillo, RGC, RPm, MAEd said. PAF and PNU-V students were given demonstrations and practiced alongside
AYV-R volunteers. “We would like to say thank you to UNO-R. It was a privilege to be invited in this BLS training. We are also happy that our unit was recognized. At the same time, this is a stepping stone for us to motivate the new students to become as one,” Assistant Admin Non-Commissioned Officer-in-Charge Sergeant Dwight Orcena from PAF said. In addition, PNU-V Wing Commander Aljon Juanico shared his thoughts about the activity, “[I learned] how to perform standard first aid and we were also taught how to respond immediately if there are certain emergency cases. It was helpful for me because, if something happens bad to someone in my troop or in my family, I would no longer panic and I already know what to do.” Aside from rapelling, AYV-R prepares their Basic First Aid and BLS training ever y University Week and during scouting for additional volunteers and trainees in the University.
STAYING ALIVE. Seminar participants perform hands-only CPR to the beat of Bee Gee’s Stayin’ Alive. PHOTO by ALRENZI ESPARAGOZA
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CE freshmen brave challenges in ACES Quiz Bowl by JESSEL MAE SIRUELO The Association of Civil Engineering Students (ACES) once again challenged Civil Engineering freshmen in their academic excellence during the Civil Engineering Quiz Bowl at the Engineering Lobby, Sept. 13.
Justin Cruta emerged as champion while Noveen Krylle and Christian Flores were hailed second and third placers, respectively. “We do this activity so that the first year students will be involved this U-Week. This quiz bowl activity is for them to showcase their talent which
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JPIChE focuses on Food Safety by JEZREEL CABEROY
Safe food preparation and consumption centered the talk prepared by the Junior Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (JPIChE) UNO-R Chapter at the Fr. Cuenca Hall, Sept. 13.
“Food safety should never be compromised in any stage of the food value chain. Meaning, from the start, food safety should be observed until the food is consumed,” guest speaker Engr. Rendell Barcimo, ChE, MEE said. Engr. Barcimo discussed the chemical, biological, and physical hazards on food consumption. During the seminar, he listed various examples of compromised food safety and pointed out the importance of chemical engineers, having a broad coverage and impact in the food industry. “I think it is a very good seminar for us, Chemical Engineering students, since it gives us awareness
of the different fields that we can go to or that awaits us after we graduate. Also, as consumers, I think it’s great that we have awareness of the different possibilities or harms present in the food that we take in,” JPIChE President Angelica Polana shared. She also said that chemical engineers could be food consultants for the production of food. This could ensure the quality produced from being a seed all the way to the consumers’ stomach. Chemical Engineering students from the STI-West Negros University and Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod (CSA-B) also attended the event. “Of course, as chemical engineers, we should know other aspects of chemical engineering which extends to the food safety area. It is not limited to pictures in design specific to the industry,” Michelle Gosiaoco, a Chemical Engineering student from CSA-B, said.
“[I discussed] the effects of earthquakes here in the whole Philippines and building methods that include integrating the earthquake load into design for safety using the reference called NSCP 2015, latest edition – bible of Civil Engineers,” Engr. Ybut said. Practicing as a professional Civil Engineer specializing in structural engineering, Engr. Ybut gives free seminars to engineering students as long as he can handle the topic. “Anytime you request for me, as long as I am available, I will be there. I am not stingy when it comes to sharing what I know,” Engr. Ybut said, adding that he had also given a talk about earthquake loading last year to fourth year Civil Engineering students taking up Structural Theory 1. Working as a structural subcontractor for Actuate Builders, Inc., Engr. Gutierrez deliberated on
involves knowledge,” ACES Vice President for External Affairs Romulo Cubid said There were three levels of difficulties in the quiz bowl and contestants were only allowed to use their calculators. “I still can’t believe that I won and I like my experience for this quiz bowl; the accommodation of the organizers to the participants,” Cruta said. The Civil Engineering Quiz Bowl is an annual activity organized by ACES to pose as a venue for academic excellence and camaraderie among Civil Engineering students. the life cycle of construction project management and the involved persons. “I focused on the planning, scheduling, controlling part of project management which are the critical phases,” Engr. Gutierrez said. Despite being a fresh graduate with only six months of working experience, Engr. Gutierrez’s perspective as a fresh engineer was influential for Civil Engineering students. “I want to share this experience to them [students] so that when they become engineers, they will know how to deal with being fresh engineers because inside the construction site is a lot of pressure and demands from both the owners and managers,” he added. According to Civil Engineering student Alvin Go Ping, he learned about factors and specifics not usually taught in the classroom and what to expect in the future upon working on building designs.
PURSUING KNOWLEDGE. Engr. Jose Gino Gutierrez, CE imparts his work experiences to Civil Engineering students. PHOTO by ROMCHELLE CHRIS DANIELLE WAMINAL
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CALM BEFORE THE STORM. Reliving the joyful family moments before snapping back to reality, Linda was again happy for a few seconds. PHOTO by CAESAR DANIEL PARAYNO
Ghoti Prod’s Hutik! obtains full house by LYKA DE LA TORRE Ghoti Productions of the English Teachers Club obtains a full house in their drama production entitled Hutik! at TV207, Sept 12. Showcasing a performance set in the late Philippine 1980s, Hutik! portrayed a typical Filipino family predicament that resulted to tragedy. “Hutik! is a mix of psychology and melodrama. The drama shares about depressed persons – what we consider the mostrampantamongteens,”Hutik!Director
John Lloyd Belbar said. Ghoti Productions did not know the kind of feedback to expect especially with a final run-through full of lapses because of a mere six-day preparation due to the delay in scriptwriting. English professor Ma. Olive Jamandre, MATEL who came to watch the drama sharedthattheproductionteamprovedhow capable they were to make things happen despite problems with the set and a scarce budget.
“Despite everything, if you want to make things happen, you can make it happen – and you don’t make it happen just because you want to prove something but you have to give back to the community and give back to God what he has given you. . . When you talk about theater, it is about life and it is about gathering together as a community,” Jamandre said. The story of Hutik! prompted crying in the audience as some considered the story relatable and the acting well delivered.
“Actually, their overall performance was very good; outstanding. I was also touched because the story was relatable for everyone. [I learned that] promises can’t be kept all the time. . . As much as possible, if we cannot maintain a promise, then we shouldn’t promise in the first place,” Angela Gamarza, a college student among the audience, shared. Entrance to the drama was free but the English Teachers Club accepted donations tofurtherimprovetheirproductions,booths, and outreaches.
Mr. and Ms. UNO-R pre-pageant tease audience before coronation night
by JEZREEL CABEROY Fourteen college beaus and belles graced the stage with special performances as the Mr. and Ms. UNO-R 2018 PrePageant kicked off at the Robinsons Bacolod Event Center, Sept. 12.
“It is to create that sense of competition as early as now. It is also to improve the candidates. If they feel the need to improve, they have the chance to make themselves better,” UNORSSGO President John Lewis Pabilona said. The candidates from the seven colleges showed off their talents, modeled their respective uniforms, and answered interviews. “I feel very privileged and overwhelmed at the same time it is because I did not expect this to happen especially after everything I have experienced. I really thought that I
couldn’t make it to the top three but, with God’s grace, I did it,” Ms. UNO-R CAMHS bet Carol Anne Daguob shared. Daguob managed to place in the top three for all categories which were the Talent, Uniform, and Interview categories wherein sheexpressedheradvocacyonmentalhealth awareness. Mr. UNO-R CIT candidate Ervin Jeremiah Mesa also expressed his gratitude for being in the top three in the Talent and Interview categories, “It is extremely humbling and I am really thankful for being included in the top three. Overall, I am extremely happy and proud of what I have accomplished and hope I can bring in the same aura [on the coronation night].” According to Pabilona, the event was a success. He also pointed out that there are
parts that need improvement specifically with the technicalities. He is hopeful that lapses will be fixed on the coronation night which will be on September 14 at the University Gymnasium.
This year’s theme is Carnival in Rio which emphasized on beauty and diversity. According to him, the theme was selected to “show [that] we can be united in one goal through this event”
POISE AND GRACE. CAMHS, COED, and CB&A belles pose for the camera as they receive their respective Best in Uniform awards. PHOTO by ROMCHELLE CHRIS DANIELLE WAMINAL