Fresh Financialistas Orientation Commenced

2022, September 24- Financial Management’s Freshmen Students had their first orientation. Facilitated by TSU-JFINEX Officers, the Financial Management Department launched the event in a high atmosphere with the theme KAMI NAMAN: FORDA ESTITIK ENTRANCE SA COLLEGE LIFE.

Dr. Jhonel C. Panlilio, CBA Dean, formally opened the event with her welcoming address, followed by the Introduction of Faculty Members and a message from the Financial Management Department Chairperson- Prof. Maria Teresa C. Agustin. She acknowledged the guests and participants, grace out messages and few reminders for the aspiring Financialistas.

In addition, an inspirational message was also imparted by Dr. Katrina Bianca Sicat, TSU-JFINEX Co-adviser and The Blaze Adviser. “ETO ANG DREAM JOB KO,” pointing out the path that Financial Management offers. In the end of her talk, she stressed “enjoy the ride” in their four-year journey in FM.

Showcasing the creativity of freshmen students was also included by means of TSUJFINEX’s “Ayuda Serye” through video presentations and other activities. Furthermore, the know-hows and navigation in MS Teams was also discussed to students. An open forum for queries and questions were also entertained.

A message from the TSU-JFINEX’s President, Ingrid S. Pabona was imparted, focusing on the JFINEX activities, charts and awards.

The event was concluded by Prof. Christine Janelle M. Santiago, TSU-JFINEX Adviser with her closing remarks: “Be always reminded, how amazing you are, you’re important, you’re heard, you’re precious and you are loved!”

For the afternoon session, a General Assembly was also held for the FM Department through Zoom Meeting.

JuniorFinancial Executives TSU Chapter prepared the Gender and Development webinar where students from different universities attended and actively participated. This seminar became a safe space of sharing and learning, as the theme goes: “Dispersing Awareness for a Better World”, this event could not be more relevant for Gen Z.

On its 1st day, last September 19, 2022, Ms. Jazmin Joy Dizon discussed “Extroverts and Introverts among Gen Z and How the Pandemic Disrupted Our Social Behavior”. With a dynamic crowd, a friendly environment with exciting activities devised by Ms. Jazmin has raised consciousness in understanding oneself. This webinar elucidated the differences of introverts and extroverts and it also demolished wrong notions from these personalities. With real life experiences shared by the viewers the effects of pandemic in individuals were discussed. From exploring misconceptions about centennials to understanding different coping mechanisms used by this generation, Prof. Jazmin enlightened everyone to embrace self-awareness and assessment with the reminder to “break the stigma” and no matter what gender you are it’s ok not to be ok.

Ms. Laarni T. Capinding, the resource speaker for day 2, October 3, 2022, shares a timely topic “Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) among Gen Z: The root of this phenomenon. How to Avoid it.” Starting with an indepth understanding of feelings, fears, and desires, through exchanging views from participants Ms. Laarni acquainted the audience to the idea that “the more we desire to have everything, the more we feel we have nothing…and there will always be something we fear on missing out on.” She even struck a realization that the market capitalizes from FOMO. Social media created a distorted sense of self from the constant need for personal validation and the use of social currencies as rewarding appraisals. Ms. Laarni educated the viewers about the root causes of this phenomenon and shared ways to counter FOMO. Cultivating an attitude of gratitude is one way to provide freedom from fear of missing out.

In this insightful webinar, students from different institutes embellished a self-aware frame of mind. Self-reflection is not exclusive for one generation, it is for all. To Gen Z, persist on being radically inclusive and embracing growth. Developing a better self begets a better world.

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With outrageous retaliation forcing jeepney drivers and operators to a ‘jeepney strike’ due to Memorandum Order 2023-13 that ends individual operations to continue riding their vehicles until June 30, extended on December 2023, jeepney modernization program is not a sweet shift towards progress but a pronouncement of an irresponsible neglect of government’s obligation and no justification upheaval for public interest.

It would be immoral and terribly unreasonable to keep nip and tuck with technological advancement and latest trends without enough support from the government. This is true when Francisco Motors that remains in operation does not receive it deserve support as a local jeepney manufacturer although on its way of persistent improvisation of traditional jeepney to comply with the ever-demanding specification set under the modernization program.

The idea of phasing out the jeepney has been pushed for several years now arguing that jeepneys are linked with being environmentally unfriendly as it blows smoke in the air resulting in pollution. However, it is vaguely pathetic for the government to say that jeepney modernization would also lead to saving the environment. If the government really wanted to help the environment, why not just provide assistance to operators and drivers in shifting their engines to a more conducive and environmentally friendly fuel? More so, why did the government allow mining in the Sibuyan Island which is a compelling contrary to the government’s dogma for driving jeepney phaseout?

Inspired by American jeepneys during World War II, our traditional jeepneys are a memoir of our popular postwar history and culture that strived over the years. Its colorful designs and body paint are deemed as an iconic folk art that draws tourists in the Philippines. It exemplifies our creativity, art, nativity and resilience. Thus, modernization