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Official Student Publication of Bicol University Vol. XLIV Issue 2 | June-October 2016

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AT LAST. Students run through the rubberized oval track of the Albay Sports and Tourism Complex located at Bicol University.

The management of the sports complex was finally turned over to BU last October 5. (Photo by Roma Joy Padre)

Management of Albay Sports and Tourism Complex now under BU

By Shan Gabriel Apuli and Jervy Anne Romero

After the viral Facebook status of a Bicol University (BU) student regarding the use of Albay Sports and Tourism Complex, the facility was finally turned over to BU last October 5.

In a turnover ceremony attended by BU President Arnulfo Mascariñas and officials from the provincial government of Albay, the management of the sports complex is now on the jurisdiction of the university.

However, Vice President for Administration Amelia Dorosan said that the turnover of the sports complex to BU is only

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on its management. She also added that the university and the provincial government will still have talks regarding the memorandum of agreement between the two parties.

THE POST It can be remembered that in July, a facebook status of Angelo Lorilla, a studentathlete from the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation (IPESR) captioned a photo of the sports complex mentioning that the improved facilities remain useless if athletes are not allowed to train inside for the upcoming State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association Regional Meet. Lorilla further stated that

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he would have preferred the old oval track since student-athletes could have started their training immediately last June.

This post garnered 2600 reactions, 350 comments, and 140 shares as of press time.

Moreover, BU students shared the same sentiments with Lorilla as stated on the comment box.

The sports compex, which was a facility created for the Palarong Pambansa 2016, was first used for a big event during the Opening Ceremony of BU’s 47th Founding Anniversary last September.

USAGE AND MANAGEMENT According to administrative order no. 387 s. 2016, the

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Albay Sports and Tourism Complex was declared ready for use as long as in terms of management, the overall responsibility for the use of the facility shall rest on the University Sports and Development Program Coordinator (USDP) Celerino Palacio and approval of requests and scheduling of events will be up to him.

The USDP shall be assisted by a staff of IPESR in management of the facility, and orientations will be conducted to College or Unit Sports Coordinators, Tournament Managers, Coaches and Athletes.

The University Student Council shall assign a security

Legazpi strengthens curfew ordinance

Of claims and promises:

A report on the current status of BU settlers

By Keren Anne Bernadas with a report from Cyrelle Nuñez

Alongside the plan of Bicol University (BU) to construct more buildings and facilities in the following years, settlements located inside the university are expected to be ousted.

In an interview with The Bicol Universitarian last July, BU President Arnulfo Mascariñas said that there are houses and offices around the university which have to be considered “removing”

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Training course empowers BU’s research capabilities

By Christian Robert Roxas and Maria Vanessa Bernardo

University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) Communication Research Department together with Bicol University (BU) College of Arts and Letters (BUCAL) conducted a Teacher-Training Course on Conducting and Disseminating Research that aims to empower the research capabilities of the university in terms of publication, faculty, and the students.

The six-day activity, which started from July 11 to 16, was participated by professors and instructors from different col-

leges and offices in the Bicol region.

Among the speakers were Dr. Violeda Umali, Asst. Prof.

Randy Jay Solis, Asst. Prof.

Jonalou Labo, Dr. Julienne Thesa Baldo-Cubelo and Asst.

Prof. Ma. Rosel San Pascual.

According to Prof. Adrian Aguilar, Head of BUCAL Communication Department, the event was a part of BU’s collaboration with UP and it was a preparation for the vision of BU as a research university.

BU faculty members found the seminar workshop as a way to improve their knowledge on handling research since they act as panel members and advisers to the students.

“I think the seminar was an eye-opener to most of us and it was also a sort of chal-

lenge to the faculty in improving our studies and how we guide our students as well in conducting their research, and also challenging ourselves to do more complex researches and researches that are socially relevant,” Prof. Ariel Guban said.

Moreover, with the several existing ties of BU with different local and international universities, BU administration is looking forward to more research seminar workshops not just in communication but also in literature, journalism, language and other related fields.

The seminar workshop was another step for BU towards its goal in becoming a world-class research university.

TO WRITE IS FREE. A woman as she writes notes on her notebook beside the streets of Legazpi City. She is one of the hundreds of Filipinos who struggle everyday in the need of residence and education. (Photo by Shan Gabriel Apuli)

BU admits Japanese exchange studes

By Gladys Ebrada and Joshua Mirabuna

With the aim of enhancing academic areas of mutual interest among Japan and the Philippines, Bicol University (BU) admitted two Japanese exchange students last June 2016.

Chinatsu Oda and Mori Kumazaki, both second year International Communication students from Kochi University (KU) in Kochi, Japan, were chosen through the exchange

student program under a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) entered into by the two universities.

Oda and Kumazaki are taking AB English subjects in the College of Arts and Letters as well as Philippine Government and Constitution in the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy.

“We chose to study here because Philippines and Japan have deep relationship [and] we want to learn the Filipino culture,” Kumazaki said.

Oda also stated that they

want to further enhance their knowledge in English language since they do not have the opportunity to speak the language in Japan.

The two Japanese students also expressed their appreciation to the beautiful culture of the Filipinos, especially the food and friendly attitude of the Filipinos. They were accommodated at the BU College of Education dormitory, and were given financial assistance in their stay in BU for two semesters this academic year.

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or “transferring” to push through with the creation of infrastructures.

Two houses behind the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation (IPESR) used to receive letters from the admin to vacate the place from which they live for almost 30 years now.

“Ang hangad ko kung kailangan na talaga ng BU itong lugar ko, bayaran nila ako para umalis ako,” said 60-year old Sonia Ayala, one of the owners of the houses near IPESR. In a normal ocular inspection, Ayala determined that P500, 000 is the cost of her house. She said that the amount, if given, is already enough for her to leave the place and start living somewhere else.

In the same way, the soonto-rise BU Regional Convention Center, which will accommodate 1,000 to 3000 people, is targeted to be located either in the College of Engineering or at Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) office, at the back of the College of Science.

Mascariñas stated pertaining to a supposed government-owned office of ERDB, “Tapos na ang MOA [Memorandum of Agreement] nila kang 2013 pa so we’ve written them already as early as of this year pero dae pa sila nagsisimbag samo.”

An ERDB employee who wished not to be named, said that legal matters are being processed in the national office and that they stand by their documents, they will not transfer to other places.

Vice President for Administration Dr. Amelia Dorosan said that the admin consistently initiates communication among these households to prepare for vacancies of their houses because of the said plans for developments.

Dorosan said, “Kung ano man ang pinanghahawakan nila, sa kanila na ‘yon. But for determining of ownerships, in as far as the documents that we have are concerned, the property is BU’s.”

BROKEN PROMISE? It can be noted that the residents at the back portion

of BU Grandstand were previously dislodged at the start of this year due to the construction of Palarong Pambansa 2016 facilities - one was the expansion of the BU Oval. The area is part of Brgy. 2 EM’s Barrio.

The agreement between the Local Government Unit (LGU) and the families ousted include financial assistance of P100,000 for each family and a relocation site at Taysan, Legazpi but are just halfway given according to Legazpi City Mayor Noel Rosal.

Rosal said that the residents were already given the complete amount undertaken.

The said amount was expected to finance their temporary house for six months before they get relocated.

However, Rosal said that even until now, the unit is far from construction. He said: “Wala pang notice to proceed from NHA [National Housing Authority]. Nag-change kasi ng program kaya ngayon, they still have to wait.”

Rosal said that follow-ups to NHA are still being done.

He assured that the property in Taysan is already reserved for the 45 families who were ejected from the land although he could not tell when the construction will begin.

According to barangay secretary Rey Salvador Monforte of Brgy 2 EM’s Barrio, the families who were seeking for the relocation do not depend on the promise of the LGU. He said some of those residents used the money to instead build their own houses.

Monforte added that BU also put boundaries to at least three other houses at the upper area behind ERDB and called their attention to vacate.

He also advised the residents who still wished to be moved to Taysan to extend their patience to the government.

An Environmental Compliance Certificate from Department of Environment and Natural Resources must first be secured by BU to protect the public from pollution and hazardous effects from these infrastructures.

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Contrary to the original purpose

BU Int’l House to serve as commercial building

By Elyssa Kristine Ella and Casandra Balala

Instead of serving the purpose of accommodating foreign exchange students and officials, Bicol University (BU) International House shall become a commercial building for business enterprises.

Located at the BU Daraga Campus, the Int’l House was launched last January 2014, supposedly, as proof that the university already started its path towards internationalization. Its original plan is to provide dormitories that can lodge 100 foreign students and officials with a room capacity ranging from six to 20 people.

In addition, the building is expected to be used for seminars and conferences in the university since its plan includes the creation of a conference room housing a maximum of 400 individuals with a lobby and cafê.

Changed Purpose However, Professor Jerry Bigornia, Vice President for Resource Generation and Assets Management (VPRGAM), said that the building is too small to serve as an international convention center since the number

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In terms of use of the facility, only athletes, coaches and sports

of rooms is limited and is very small. He added that an additional structure is needed to house foreigners.

Bigornia added that the structure will be auctioned once the decision is final and will be allotted to the buyer with the highest bid.

“The strategy is to rent it out to generate funds and then we can put up a separate and bigger international convention center, but it could take years to be completed,” he said.

As of press time, at least 60 percent of the structure was finished.

According to Arch. Leo Del Rosario, building’s designer, the construction’s completion was extended from 2015 to 2017 due to lack of fund. A P31 million budget was allotted for the first phase of the building and an additional cost of 10 to 15 million pesos will be needed to finalize the output.

Commercialization Bigornia stated that Congressman Joey Salceda’s priority to convert the municipality of Daraga into a city increased the likelihood of investors which shall raise establishments in that area.

“Investors are going to put up business enterprises so they

officials appearing on a list submitted to the USDP Coordinator shall be allowed on the track, and others shall be limited to the old and new grandstands. Athletes shall only be allowed to enter the track/oval when in proper attire; only spiked shoes, rubber shoes

GOING GLOBAL. The left facade of Bicol University International House which is supposed to accommodate foreign exchange students and officials. The Int’l House was launched last January 2014, as proof that the university already started its path towards internationalization. (Photo by Shan Gabriel Apuli) want allocations, especially with the new road network,” he stated.

Bigornia also said that food services such as fast-food restaurants shall most likely rent the building since the immediate market would be the colleges located in Daraga Campus.

While the administration plans to commercialize the International House, Bigornia confirmed that the executive committee of the university will not convert the front of the Daraga campus into a semi-commercial area.

Apart from the Int’l House,

the BU Arcadia Building in Daraga that was utilized for commercial purposes generated an estimated P400,000 income from the monthly rent of establishments including McDonald’s Daraga and Lucky Educational Supply.

and running shoes are allowed on the athletic oval. The admin order also states that events in the facility will be limited to runs, jumps, and field events. Practice runs may be allowed at the parallel track along the flagpole area, and long distance practice runs may be allowed on grass area.

Before the facility was turned over to BU, Mascariñas stated in an interview last July that a joint management committee needs to be formed to come up with the guidelines and terms on its use.

Three from the province will be assigned to the joint committee and three from the university including a representative from the USC and the university sports coordinator who will act as the executive director of the sports complex. ”We’ve written to the province as early as May 4 to assign already their representatives for the joint management committee, we’ve written the province officially again last July 15 reminding them of our letter of May 4 requesting that they

form their counterpart para sa joint management committee so that we may now form the guidelines of our usage for the founding anniversary of BU,” Mascariñas said.

magiging owned by BU ang sports complex kundi in partnership ang mangyayare in maintaining it” Mascariñas reiterated.

Tita Oringo, one of the key persons of the provincial committee also said that the rules will also serve as a part of the maintenance of the sports complex considering the expensive utilization of the rubberized flooring of the tracks.

“Ang gusto ng gobernador natin ngayon is to let it use for the public but in certain conditions, syempre magiingat din yung mga gumagamit niyan, kumbaga give and take. Kung pinapagamit na yung public we should be also careful in the usage of that, wag naman sana abusuhin at sirain kasi alam naman natin na mahirap mag ayos ulit,” she said.

She also mentioned about a plan of charging a certain amount for those outsiders who will be using the track, and students who will be using it but will be free of charge as long as there is a formal letter of request.

MAINTENANCE Meanwhile in terms of the divided responsibility for the maintenance of the sports complex, the provincial government of Albay has the greatest concern since the project has been headed before the conduct Palarong Pambansa 2016.

Mascariñas said that the province will be providing P5 million every year to cover the cost of the maintenance of the facilities at the same time it will be formulated by the joint management committee. He also said that any income that would be generated from the sports facility through rentals and bookings will become part of the funds that will be used for the maintenance of the facilities.

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Bicol U yields 13 board topnotchers

By Danica Navida and Keren Anne Bernadas

Bicol University (BU) ended the first semester of this academic year with 13 topnotchers in different national licensure tests and board examinations.

The College of Engineering secured five out of the top 10 places in the board exam for Registered Master Electricians (RME) last September.

Alexander Zurbito secured the first place with 93.00%, Von Jeric Orlina on the third with 92.00%, Danalin Mae Cañon on the 5th with 91.00%, Remsen Bulan with 90.50% placed sixth while Marl Darwyn Rodriguez notched the eight spot with 89.50%.

After getting the highest score in the April 2016 RME Licensure Examination, Reymark Embate from the College of Engineering also proved top performance with his sixth rank in the September

2016 Registered Electrical Engineer Licensure Examination with 89.70%.

College of Nursing (CN) produced three board placers in the June 2016 Nursing Licensure Exam (NLE). Second place was Joszabelle Estrella with 86.60% passing rate. Margie Joy Red who placed eighth with 85.40% and Monette Jane Guevarra on the ninth having 85.20%.

In the August 2016 Mining Engineer Licensure Examination, BU outstripped other universities also with its three topnotchers. Donna Mae Longga with 88.55% placed second, Kimberly Rapirap with 88.10% ranked fifth and Hazel Nuñez with 87.60% secured the ninth spot.

Earl Medallon Buemia ranked eighth in the Mechanical Engineering Licensure Examination with 88.85% passing score last September. Buemia is among the 62 new mechanical engineers from BU.

OSS accredits new UBOs

Arbo: Inactive memberships cause orgs’ dissolution Bicol University (BU) University Based Organizations (UBOs) continue to rise in number this academic year despite the decrease of students due to the implementation of the K to 12 Program.

After the accreditation held last July, at least 24 were reaccredited and seven newlyformed UBOs were recognized.

The seven new UBOs for this academic year are as follows: the Beauty for Yeshua, the BU Otaku Circle, the BU College Red Cross Youth Council, Children International BU Youth Council, Pi Sigma Fraternity,

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JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE BU continues to create a name for itself in the national level as it is one of the top universities in the Philippines in two board exams at the first half of the academic year.

After landing at the fifth place with a passing rate of 96.23% last year, BU excelled its way as the second top performing school in the country in the June 2016 NLE. CN attained 92.21% passing rate with 73 licensed nurses, Polangui Campus with 85.71% and TC got 75.00%.

From last year’s 94.20% in the third spot, BU College of Business Economics and Management maintained its achievement in the Certified Public Accountants Board Exam as it secured the fifth top performing university in October this year. The university received a passing mark of 84.93% with 62 passers out of 73 who took the said exam compared to last year’s 65 out of 69.

MUSI-CO. Representatives from the department of Human Resource Management during the Musical and Dance Competition of the College of Business, Economics and Management held at Embarcadero de Legazpi.

(Photo by Shan Gabriel Apuli)

By Joshua Mirabuna

Biodiversity Roadshow in CS held

World Collegiate Association for Research of Principles, and the Salt and Light Organization.

On the other hand, some UBOs that existed in the previous years failed to apply for reaccreditation this academic year and were already dissolved.

According to Dr. Ma. Merlie Arbo, dean of the BU Office of

University of the Philippines (UP) Biology Department in partnership with the Diliman Science Research Foundation and Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation conducted a Biodiversity roadshow at Bicol University College of Science (BUCS) Function Hall last October 10.

The purpose of the roadshow is to help in educating the students, faculty and stakeholders with the rich diversity of the Luzon Island.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of the major findings of the book launched last August 10, 2016 entitled “Mammals of Luzon Island: A Biogeographic Perspective on Evolution, Ecology and Conservation” authored by Lawrence R. Heaney, Danilo S. Balete, and Eric A. Rickart.

The book was a result of the 16-year intensive study of the mammalian fauna focusing on the Luzon Island of the country.

Central Bicol’s rainforest was one of the identified areas in the study which has rich endemism or has higher concentration of unique species of mammals along with Central Cordillera, Zambales, Northern and Central Sierra Madre, South Sierra Madre, Mt. Makiling and Mt. Banahaw.

Out of 56 species, 52 non-flying mammals, including the cloud rats and earthworm mice were found only in the country, specifically in Luzon.

Student Services (OSS), some reasons for the dissolution of UBOs were inactive memberships and organizations’ inactivity for two years.

Despite the decline in the number of students, the increasing number of UBOs still gives benefit and renders services to Bueños and the administration as well.

Dr. Arbo stated that UBOs are the helping hands of the administration through the ac-

Professor Danilo Balete of UP Institute of Biology and one of the authors of the book emphasized in his lecture that it is important to protect the remaining habitat and to rehabilitate the forests.

“It’s very crucial for Bicol as well since it is one of the center of endemism. Mammals found nowhere else is dependent in our forests,” Balete said.

He also encouraged Bicolanos to go out and enjoy the natural habitats of the region.

“The Bicolanos will be proud and protective not just of the natural habitats of Bicol but also the unique biodiversity of the region,” he added.

BU was one of the chosen schools to hold the roadshow, which includes the exhibit and lecture. The university also received copies of the book.

Other institutions which are also recipients of the book in the Bicol Region were Partido State University, Camarines Norte State College, Catanduanes State University, Divine Word College of Legazpi, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, University of Nueva Caceres, Ateneo de Naga University, Bicol Regional Science High School, Department of Environment and Natural Resources Regional Office and selected Provincial Environment and Natural Resources and Environment Offices.

Through the roadshow, the distribution of copies of the book to various recipients such as schools, organizations and institutions have been started in Zambales, Baguio, and National Capital Region last September 2.

tivities they conduct for the students which the administration sometimes could not reach.

“UBOs are instrumental in helping provide holistic development among Bueños. They allow to learn more than the limits of academics. UBOs are effective in improving an individual’s character, leadership and other pillars that BU is promoting as well,” Faith Marbella, president of the reaccredited BU Debate Society said.

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Albay nods Code for Children

By May Altavano

Albay now has its own Code for Children.

In the code, Children are protected against all forms of abuse and exploitations; the different rights of children are ensured (such as survival, protection, participation, and development); and the improvement of quality of life of children in Albay as well as giving them the chance to develop their potential and participate in nation-building.

“And then at the same time yung mga family, parents, and other child care and development workers, non-governemnt organizations, and community, through the code, maistrenghten natin kung pano nila gagampanan ang kani-kanilang mga roles for the protection of children,” Maria Vivien Cea, Community Affairs Officer II and Focal Person on Women Welfare at Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) said.

The code was under the Child Welfare Program of the Provincial Government of Albay through PSWDO.

APPROVAL After series of sessions and preparations, the proposal to have Code for Children in Albay was approved last May 23, 2016 by then Governor Joey Salceda.

Mercedes Napa, Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer at Pioduran, which happened to be assigned in PSWDO last year, was the proponent of the code. She did the initial preparatory steps like researching, writing, and interviews on the first quarter of 2015.

Spearheaded by PSWDO, the initial draft was presented during training on Child Protection last May 23-28, 2016. It was participated by different implementers and service providers handling and managing child protection program or different laws on children.

These participants gave input recommendations or provisions on how the code can be improved including definition of terms regarding the code, role of parents, role of the council of women, suggestion on rights and duties of parents, governing laws, protection rights, application of the code and others.

However, insufficiency of data and statistics has been the problem during the preparations.

“Pero ang ginawa namin, nakipagcoordinate na lang kami sa ibang partners namin,” Cea stated.

In addition, she stated that the lacking information was filled in through the coordination and convergent efforts of the partner agencies.

Other sectors involved in the preparation of the code were the Provincial Health Office, Provincial Committee on Antitrafficking and Violence Against Women, Provincial Council for the Protection of Children, and other non-government organizations.

There is also a Public Hearing on the code which was held last February 11, 2016 at Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Albay.

Implementing Rules and Regulations Since the code has already been approved, the challenge now is on the formulation of Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

“Magseset pa kami ng mga series of sessions [for the IRR]. Para magconduct na naman ng writeshop, magbi-brainstorming na naman para mas specific kung pano ba iimplement ng mga agencies na natokahan [yung code],” Cea explained.

In addition, Cea reiterated that it would take at least six months to one year to finish the IRR and be able to implement the code to the province of Albay.

HUGE COLOR SPLASH. A man splashes colors in the giant mural at barangay Maipon, Guinobatan, Albay. The mural was painted for the commemoration of the individuals who died during typhoon ‘Reming’ in year 2006.

(Photo by Shan Gabriel Apuli)

Legazpi City strengthens curfew ordinance

by Edward Lustan

Along with President Rodrigo Duterte’s campaign against illegal drugs, Legazpi City rigidly implements its curfew ordinance to keep minors away from illegal activities.

Dubbed as “Legazpi City Curfew Hours” whose effectivity is from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM, the ordinance was enacted August 22, 2006 signed by Mayor Noel Rosal and is being further strengthened by the current city administration since July 2016.

In the ordinance, no youth or minor shall roam around outside their house except those accompanied by their parents or guardians who are of legal age, those who are sent outside to buy medicine, to call for the service of physician, midwife, priest, police officer, fireman and other similar circumstances as well as those who are from scholastic events.

The Philippine National Police officials, Public Safety Officers (PSO), barangay chairmen,

councilors, barangay tanods, and officers were authorized to “rescue” those who are caught during the curfew hours. Every barangay in the city also formed a Barangay Curfew Enforcement Team (BCET).

City Councilor Jaime Andes elucidated prior penalties regarding the violation of curfew hours.

For the first offense, BCET or any authorized personnel will give warning to the parents or guardians.

On the second offense, the parents together with the rescued minor, are required to attend the one-day family therapy session to be conducted by the City Social Welfare and Development.

For more than two offenses, the parents will pay P500 or may conduct community service within five days. Failure to comply means that the case will be converted to a criminal complaint.

If the parents or guardians fail in accomplishing the above-

mentioned penalties, they must pay additional P1000 with imprisonment of not less than two days.

On the other hand, the PNP or PSO officers must turnover those they have rescued to the BCET with a rescue disposition report. Upon the minor’s release within 24 hours, a curfew citation shall be issued to the parents or guardians signed by BCET. Persons rescued in different barangays during the curfew hours must be turned over to the City Social Welfare and Development Office or in the barangay hall of the said area for further briefing and verification.

There will be regular inspections to public roads and public places, both national and provincial. According to the city ordinance, minors rescued by any authorized personnel in their residences should be released by the BCET to their parents or guardians.

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Nagmumurang Sampal

Hiling at Hinaing Matapos simulan ang pagpapatayo ng Balai kan Alumni at International House sa Bicol University (BU), naging pangunahing problema na ang paglikom ng pondo para sa pagpapatayo ng kabuuan ng mga ito.

Ngayon ay pansamantalang gagawing commercial building ang mga imprastruktura upang makalikom ng sapat na halaga sa pagpapatuloy at pagsasakatuparan nito.

Sa halos tatlong taong paninilbihan ni Dr. Arnulfo Mascariñas bilang presidente ng BU, marami pang mga plano ang nakalatag hingil sa pagpapatayo ng mga panibagong istruktura para sa kapakanan ng mga mag-aaral. Ito rin ay isang hakbang upang maisakatuparan ng BU ang vision nito na maging “world-class university”.

Sa usaping paglilikom ng pondo, masasabing magandang ideya na gawing commercial

building ang mga di matapos-tapos na konstruksyon ng mga istruktura. Subalit, hindi rin maikakaila na sa kabila nito’y hindi naisakatuparan ang dapat na silbi at pakinabang ng mga nasabing gusali.

Ang Balai kan Alumni na dapat sana ay magsisilbing bahay-panuluyan ng mga dating mag-aaral sa unibersidad at ganapan ng mga pagtitipon ay planong gawing canteen ng College of Medicine. Samantala, ang Int’l House naman ay pinag-iisipang iparenta sa mga fastfood chains.

Kung ganito ang kahihinatnan ng mga pinaplanong panibagong gusali sa unibersidad, marapat lamang na ipasailalim sa masusing pagpaplano at pagpopondo ang pagsasagawa nito nang sa gayon ay hindi rin maaksaya ang inilaang panahon at alokasyon.

Gayundin, maiiwasan ang pagkadismaya ng

mga taong umaasang pakikinabangan na nila ang mga ito.

Hindi masama ang pagpapatayo ng mga panibagong istruktura sa BU at hindi kami kontra sa pagsasakatuparan nito. Buo ang aming suporta sa pagpapalawak ng mga pasilidad ng unibersidad para makamit ng mga estudyante ang dekalidad na edukasyon.

Kung ano man ang naging kinalabasan ng pagpapatayo ng dalawang istrukturang nabanggit, sana ay magsilbi itong halimbawa, aral at hamon upang sa mga susunod na gusaling ipapatayo ay maiwasan na ang matagal na panahon ng konstruksyon.

Higit pa sa nagtatayugang gusali at naggagandahang pasilidad, hangad din ng mga estudyante na magamit ang istrukturang ito bago man lamang nila lisanin ang unibersidad.

Ang mga publikasyon sa Bicol University ay tila mga pasyenteng may kanser na naghihintay na lamang ng kamatayan.

Kasabay ng implementasyon ng Senior High School ay ang pagbaba ng bilang ng mga estudyante sa ating unibersidad dahil sa kawalan ng freshmen students. Sa taong 2018, bagaman may mga papasok na first year ay wala parin namang second at third year students. Samakatwid, ang karaniwang populasyon ng BU na inaabot ng mahigit 26 000 ay maaaring maibalik lamang sa taong 2023.

Masasabing isa sa mga apektado ng pagbaba ng bilang ng estudyante ang mga student publications sa BU. Pagdating sa usaping pinansyal, bumaba ang kanilang badyet na siya lamang pinagkukunan ng panggastos para sa pressworks, press cons, seminars, print issues at iba pa. Nagbabadyang suliranin din ang paghahanap ng miyembro sa mga susunod na taon lunsad na rin ng kawalan ng magaaral.

Sa Polangui Campus (PC) at College of Education (CE), dalawa sa may pinakamataas na bilang

Nawa’y magsilbi itong hamon sa mga magaaral ng BU na makibahagi sa mga pahayagang pampaaralan. ng mag-aaral sa BU, bumaba ang miyembro ng kanilang mga publikasyon ngayong taon. Sa PC, mula 34 noong 2015 ay 23 na lamang ngayon at sa CE nama’y mula 25 ay bumaba sa 21. Ang mga nainterbyung punong patnugot ng CE, CIT, CN at CBEM ay aminadong nahirapan silang maghanap ng mga miyembro dahil sa pagbaba ng bilang ng estudyante. Kaugnay nito, nabanggit din nila na maaaring

mahirapan sila sa paghahanap ng miyembro sa 2017 at maaari ding mas maging konti ang bilang ng sasali sa kanilang pahayagan.

Ngayo’y nanatili ang isang malaking palaisipan kung bakit sa pagdaan ng panahon ay tila ba nawawala na ang amor ng mga mag-aaral na magsulat. Tila ang midyum na ginamit ng ating pambansang bayani upang matamo ang ating kasarinlan ay unti-unti nang nababalewala at nababasura ng karamihan.

Sa aking paningin, hindi dapat ganito ang nangyayari. Sa isang paaralang kagaya ng BU, higit na kailangan nito ang mga mag-aaral na handang magsilbi nang pasulat.

Hindi lamang mga student councils o iba pang organisasyon ang may kapasidad na tumulong sa ating unibersidad. Sa isang publikasyon, nakapagsisilbi din tayo sa ibang pamamaraan. Marahil ay pangalan lamang ang nakikilala at hindi ang ating mga mukha ngunit may kakayahan ang mga pahayagan na imulat ang diwa at kaisipan ng kapwa natin estudyante.

Ang kolum na ito, higit sa pagsusuri ng mga epekto sa publikasyon, ay naglalayon ding hamunin ang mga mag-aaral ng BU na makibahagi sa mga pahayagang pampaaralan. Hayaan niyong marinig ang inyong mga daing at makapagsulat ang mga nagtatae niyong bolpen. Hayaan niyong makipaglaro ang inyong mga kamay kasama ang papel at laptop.

Ang kolum na ito ay isang hamon din para sa mga journalism at communication students na dapat sana’y higit sa kanino man ay nakikibahagi sa mga publikasyon.

Kagaya ng ano pa mang organisasyon, ang mga pampaaralang pahayagan ay nilikha kaakibat ng isang layunin. Ito ay upang magsilbing boses ng mga mag-aaral sa mga pagkakataong pinipili nilang maging pipi. Ito ay nagsisilbing mata ng mga estudyante kapag nagbubulag-bulagan ang karamihan. Kung tuluyang magiging pasibo ang mga mag-aaral sa ating unibersidad, sila at hindi ang mga may maling gawi ang nangangailangan ng nagmumurang sampal. Sampal upang gumising at makisangkot sa mga isyung nangangailangang pagmatyagan at isiwalat.

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Transmundane Keren Anne Bernadas

With fading colors It has been two years since Bicol University President Arnulfo Mascariñas announced his vision of a world-class university. Two years, and I think what I must be hoping for, after all should be students with high sense of responsibility and good stewardship to make it worldclass.

Not that change happens over a thousand nights, or that I am in a hurry, because I know that the vision will not certainly happen anytime soon. It is because I think that the BU administration fails to see a more important matter about the students’ performance and conduct.

In a span of five months, BU has produced thirteen topnotchers in various national tests and

board exams. The number is really impressive but still far from world-class.

Although the Chemistry department is about to die, its 58.62% hanging grades from the October 2016 licensure exams is still something that could define the words perseverance and brilliance, but also, lack of excellent professors and some dedicated students.

An alumna from the College of Nursing almost topped the June 2016 Nursing Licensure Exam. That is so good for her college and the university. But there were some from other colleges who scratched Unibè wallnews for their nuts know whatever while some damped the campus paper as rugs in soaking tiles like shattering pieces of information

Technically speaking

Randall Matthew Lorayes

Access Denied We now live in the age where apps like Google Docs, Evernote, Facebook Messenger, among others should make our academic work a lot easier. However, it seems this is not the case here in Bicol University. As some of you may know, BU is among the schools in the country which has one of the largest rollouts of Google Apps for Education which began in 2014. Two years later, it seems not many students have not taken advantage of this yet.

From my observation, the problem is not that most students aren’t interested in using these apps but it is much more troublesome for them to try it. As a result, we remain bound to traditional pens and papers - a physical

denial of access.

There are a lot of factors as to why this is the situation – among these is the lack of a university-wide internet access capable of accommodating students. As of this writing, while such a network exists, the current bandwidth however would not be able to support thousands of users at a time in such a way each user would still have at least a decent internet speed. This could be the reason why one would have to request credentials from our university’s Information Management Office to be granted access to our school’s network since they need to monitor the traffic and make sure no single user is using up all the bandwidth.

To its credit, the univer-

and ignorance. Now that is too bad for their colleges and the university.

Likewise, there are those students who continually pass their subjects and those that perfectly fail. There are those that bring BU at the national and international academe spotlights and those that go to their houses directly after class, like a day for them in the school, is nothing but wasted.

The thing is we can never attain a world-class university if the students ourselves do not act and serve like one.

The hope of a world-class university cannot actually be seen through buildings, number of dormitories and a grand sports complex that was only good for a show. The hope actually lies in the eyes of all the students who are reading this right now.

No matter how consistent we are in student service or academic excellence, our characters to be good stewards of knowledge and education must not be ignored nor diligence and morals be taken for granted.

All of us who study in BU are all blessed to have the opportu-

sity administration does acknowledge this and has taken steps to address the problem by seeking additional telcos to provide additional bandwidth to our network as we continue to transition over to an online clearance system and eventually online enrollment and payment. However, fixing the university’s internet alone will not solve the problem.

Indeed, more needs to be done in order to utilize our available technologies to its fullest potential. Everyone in the university must be on the same page to have a full integration of these apps in our academic workflows. In other words, both students and faculty should be familiar on how it works and encourage its utilization in their subjects.

With entry-level smartphones and computers becoming more available in the market, it’s only a matter of reason for students to justify spending their hard-earned and saved cash for such a

The thing is we can never attain a world-class university if the students ourselves do not act and serve like one.

More needs to be done in order to utilize our available technologies to its fullest potential.

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nity of quality and affordable education. Cliché as it may sound, but just in case we missed the point of it every day.

There are 20 out of 43 youths in the Philippines who cannot go to college because of poverty. With the Senior High School implementation, surely, there are some who would choose to join the labor force instead.

It is time we embody one of the university’s torches – character. Let us study better for those who don’t and graduate for those who can’t. Let us become more dedicated and better stewards of knowledge, not wanting to fail, but never settling for mediocrity and complacency.

More importantly, let us define world-class by knowing to manage our behavior with high sense of responsibility and stewardship. Ironic as this can be but we must first be leaders and change agents for social transformation and development before attaining a world-class university.

Who knows, we can be known globally for something just like that.

gadget to get them online and take advantage of online apps and services.

I strongly believe that once everyone gets easy and comfortable access to our university’s Google Apps for Education, it would just be second nature for us to use it on a regular basis. I used to work for a company that used Google Apps for Work so I know how it made multiple people to work on a single document easy without involving a USB flash drive. Just imagine how that would make group tasks such as our finishing our thesis easier.

It would have been nice if I can get to do it here in BU as well but I would probably be a graduate by the time that happens. As of now, the university administration has several road blocks in our information technology infrastructure to work on and quite frankly what Google gave Bicol University is just a little out of reach for most of BUeños.

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Off the Wall Deano Christian Echague Rage against the machine It is a crying shame that the Filipino people isn’t anymore connected with traditional values and morals; they are now connected thru Wi-Fi. Nine out of 10 Filipinos own a smart phone, and it typically connects the modern Juan to the internet, where anything and everything happens. It serves as a getaway, an escape to another reality, an avenue wherein you can rant, you can get praised, and where you get noticed.

However, the price you pay for

your alternate life in the web isn’t really the money; it is the information that you so willingly give. It starts with your names, your birthdays, then yoou give information about our family members. Social security numbers, bank deposits, and even your shopping patterns are posted in the internet, and somehow you are not alarmed.

Information is and will always be very powerful. It can be used as a tool for change, and it can also be used as leverage. However, in today’s technologically inclined

caseCasandra watch Balala

Peace not War If the present administration’s way of instilling discipline, patriotism and love of country to the Filipino youth will once again bring avenue for abuses, violence and corruption, then I believe that the Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC) shall not be made mandatory but must remain voluntary.

ROTC program used to be compulsory in tertiary education institutions until the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001 was passed in 2002 due to strong criticism on the death of Mark Welson Chua, a cadet and student in University of Santo Tomas. Back in January 2001, his corpse was found floating in the Pasig River after he exposed the poor

handling of ROTC’s curriculum, abuses, and financial extortion.

When President Rodrigo Duterte called for the immediate revival of mandatory ROTC in colleges and universities to build a sense of patriotism and good citizenship, I sensibly raise my sentiments through this column with the aim that these abuses and financial extortion would not anymore be acquired on military drills and marching under the blistering heat of the sun.

In the same way, the statement of Commission on Higher Education Chairperson Patricia Licuanan seems justifiable. “Developing love of country and patriotism can be achieved in many ways, not just

society, information is used as a currency. Everything you input in the net is stored somewhere, and are we supposed to believe that you are the only one with authority to access your private information? If you are given the freedom to stalk someone, who’s to say that you are not spied on yourself?

Hacking, espionage, and information exchange, all of these things are normal in our present world. You see it on the news, but you fail to see that the information you put in is the fuel that fires this trade. The promise of fame and internet stardom often blinds the user into giving up his private personal information, ands end up being the used.

Mobile phones, laptops, gad-

through ROTC. The major point, I think, for ROTC is the need for a reserve force,” she said.

Moreover, it appears more logical on Kabataan Party-list Representative Sarah Elago’s filing of House Bill No. 2399 or the “ROTC Abolition Act of 2016”, whose programs include comprehensive community service, community-based health and nutrition program, community immersion, disaster preparedness, ecological services, and human rights education that serve as a counter-measure to Malacañang’s proposal.

Correspondingly, Senator Win Gatchalian said that the revival of mandatory ROTC would “help drive the point that although we are a small nation in economic and military terms, we will never back down from our fight for sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea.” As Filipino citizens, we should all consider that nation-

The Bicol Universitarian Official Student Publication of Bicol University

Editor-in-Chief Jervy Anne Romero Associate Editor Keren Anne Bernadas Managing Editor Randall Matthew Lorayes Senior Editor Deano Christian Echague Arts & Graphics Editor Nichole Baloloy Copy Editor Casandra Balala

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It seems that without these creations, you’re not anymore fully capable of living.

It is a sad truth that you are now enslaved by your own creations.

As Filipino citizens, we should all consider that nationalism does not only lie on the knowledge of handling a rifle or on an army of young reservists.

gets, machines that you built supposedly for our disposal, are now necessities for human function.

Human interaction is slowly fading, and the technology that is supposed to help us is actually hindering our growth as persons. It seems that without these creations, you’re not anymore fully capable of living.

It is a sad truth that you are now enslaved by your own creations.

Everything you put in the internet is your responsibility, and the inevitable consequences are your burden. The internet is designed to assist you, not to rule over you. The information you own is yours, and what you do with it is up to you. If you thought that everything you do in the internet is without its dues though, try to think again. Think hard.

alism does not only lie on the knowledge of handling a rifle or on an army of young reservists. It is seen on a generation of youth equipped for combat against the country’s intricacy for poverty, illiteracy and foreign denomination on economic affairs.

I assumed that the young men should be the haven of peace, not of war. They should be given choices and opportunities to serve their country in certain ways wherein they can utilize their abilities with their own capacity.

Clearly, establishing military reservists through mandatory ROTC does not necessarily transform stronger armed forces capable of defending Philippine territory.

I hope that the proposal is not made in disguise of developing good Filipino values to appease the arguments on our territorial defense capabilities.

Editorial Board & AY. Staff 2016-2017 Writers Christian Robert Roxas, Ivy Cuebillas, May Altavano, Julianne Nicolle Moral, Elyssa Kristine Ella, Danica Navida, Renzle Mae Miranda, Gladys Ebrada, Maria Vanessa Bernardo Layout Artists Jerald Talavera, Vince Añonuevo Cartoonists John Paul Revilla, Edward Lustan, John James Doctolero Photojournalists Shan Gabriel Apuli, Roma Joy Padre, Vynce Opeña, Aila Marie Bailon Public Relations Staff Josh Mirabuna, Charmaine Aduviso, Cyrelle Nuñez, Sharmaine Labog, Alyssa Marie Bonaobra, Mark Johnnel Malasa Social Media Producers Mary Joy Bongapat, Jeano MarcaydaTechnical Adviser Prof. Felipe Jose Peralta

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EDUCO Foundation

A fight for education and children’s rights

By Joshua Mirabuna and Casandra Balala, illustration by John Paul Revilla

“If I stop from roaming and begging in the busy streets just to pick a pencil and write, would that make me sin? I do not want your coins anymore for I know that those were just products of pity. I do not want the leftover food anymore for I know that you’ll be filled with disgust if I eat them. I want to learn about life and explore all the things the world has to offer. I want to be a child.”

Those are the very words a street child would want to cry out but cannot do so. He knows that there’s no room for self-pity because all his time in this cruel world should be dedicated to searching for food. But he is, as innocent as he may be, just a child. Even with his status, he deserves every right in life. He deserves every right to education.

With the vision of a world where all children fully enjoy their rights and lead a life of dignity, EDUCO Foundation, Philippines was born. As an international organization, its mission is to work with children and their communities to promote just and equitable societies which guarantee their rights and well-being.

To help and give assistance to people with limited access to resources in the third world countries has been its primary goal. That is why, the foundation decided to establish a base in Legazpi City and thereby aid the Bicolanos.

EDUCO’s 70 000 beneficiaries here in Albay are just a small fraction of the overall number of lives changed, the overall number of minds filled, the overall number of dreams turned to reality.

THE ROAD TO WISDOM Before the creation of the foundation, two opposite sides of the world were distinct from each other. The affluent families were in the north with good life and are willing to help the unprivileged people. While in the south were the poor families and children who thirst for nothing but assistance.

From the initiative of several professionals and entrepreneurs in 1992, EDUCO was first named as Intervida, which means “bridging lives” (from

north to south) – an international Non-Government Organization (NGO) founded in Barcelona, Spain.

On May 25, 1995, it was then registered as Fundacion Privada Intervida which was also used in the Philippines until early 2015. However, on early 2014, Educacion Sin Puenteras, an international development NGO in Spain known as education without borders, transferred the management of its activities to EDUCO. The two organizations then joined forces to achieve greater impact on development projects worldwide focusing on education and child rights. The merging created a new entity for global development.

THE CORE OF ACTION Two opposite sides of the world then met halfway for one common goal – uplift the unprivileged and protect children’s rights.

In 2012, most of the organization’s programs and projects focused on child’s rights-based programming which was aligned to the United Nation’s convention on the rights of the child.

Unlike before wherein projects were directly implemented to the schools and communities, E D U C O collaborated with the Department of Education, National Nutrition Council, and Local Government Units to support feeding programs, mother tongue-based development education and Brigada Eskwela.

These projects were anchored onto the four categories of child rights namely: right to development, right to survival, right

Its mission is to work with children and their communities to promote just and equitable societies which guarantee their rights and wellbeing.

to protection, and right to participation.

Activities on the right to development comprise training support to the school heads and teachers, support on the establishment of the Supreme Government Council, raising awareness about child-friendly schools and the establishment of learning resource centers.

Back in 2012, the people behind the organization could not endure seeing thin children in the region but with balloon-like stomachs. During that time the malnutrition rate in Bicol also surged but was not given attention by the community due to the lack of fund. With this, projects focusing on malnutrition were created.

In addition, survival projects were executed like organic agriculture since it will be safe and healthy for children. Bee farm, nursery, production farms, school vegetable gardening, and fishing garden were created.

Last year, the Bicol Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources and Development (BCAARRD) had a project proposal towards responding to the basic rights of children for an adequate standard of living, and for survival and development.

E D U CO, together with BCAARRD, which is composed of 16 member agencies spearheaded by Bicol University, brought its expertise in scientific researches, technology-development, and capacity building in the project.

Moreover, children’s homes were built in five municipalities of the region to mainstream the child’s rights-

based governance through child rights protection.

TRANSFORMING LIVES The once distinct sides - the north and the south – are now one influential force, creating opportunities for the young to exhibit their full potential.

Focusing on children, the organization’s involvement is generally focused on the elementary level only. Sponsors from Spain aid the student beneficiaries in elementary partner schools.

At least 164 partner public elementary schools achieved a functional reading program, and 192 schools have increased their reading and instructional materials in mother tongue. There were 492 classrooms in 130 partner schools repaired through Brigada Eskwela. From 20 governmentregistered Community-Based Farmers Organizations, 288 have established and operated organic farms.

Percentage of pupils with frustrated reading level dropped from 53% in 2012 to 38% in 2014, and percentage of pupils at non-reading level decreased from 8% in 2012 to fewer than 5% in 2014. In addition, there was 2% decrease in malnutrition of children 0 to 71 months old from 2012 to 2014.

With these achievements the organization has reached, children and the unprivileged could only hope that EDUCO’s service be extended to them in the future and finally give a glimpse of what the organization is all about.

And who knows, maybe just maybe - one day a child would not cry out anymore for the need to escape the world’s harsh realities.

Because a child should not roam in the streets but must explore the four corners of a classroom. A child should not beg for coins but should aspire for wisdom and experience. By doing so, he can attain the self-respect he rightfully deserves and not endure the disgusting looks of people.

The child is a child and deserves every right to be.

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Haven in a Warzone

By May Altavano

Gentle breeze kisses my skin as I watch The leaves fall from the trees Outside I saw the street that was once crowded—now empty That once peaceful place is now a total mess.

Shrieks reverberate in the place but No one dares come into the scene to help And because of fear of getting involved They keep eyes and ears closed.

Then plays the rooster’s song that used to be the wakeup call To start the day and get along with people That rooster’s song was once a happy tune It was now a sad song.

It’s not the eerie midnight howl that Would make you scared at night It’s the thought of how to stay alive With all the gunshots echoing around.

Closed windows, closed doors Chirping of the birds is the only sound audible The windows, doors were visible With holes and cracks from bullets and stones thrown.

Bodies bathed with blood rot in the corner The stench kicks in but is remained ignored Because that setting is not new anymore

It’s the only view you’ve got to see, I assure.

Then my eye caught a movement from afar It must be them, the ones accountable for this war To this place where I rested for a while I will now bid my goodbye.

I stand, I turned my back, I started taking the path I tried to welcome the sense of darkness that’s in front To that prison of safety I decided now to go, and Though in there I’ll be imprisoned, it’ll keep me oblivious to this torn.

Ang Kwento ni Bullet

By Joshua Mirabuna

Patawad.

Hindi ko ninais na ika'y madamay Sa gulo na gumulo sa tahimik mong buhay Biglaang naglaho ang payapang pamumuhay At napalitan ng kaguluha't walang katapusang ingay.

Ngunit di naglao'y bigla mong niyakap, Ang iyong pinakamamahal na bunsong anak Damit na dala'y agad-agad na hinanap Mapunasan man lang ang kanyang dugong dumanak

Hindi ka handa't walang dalang payong Nang umulan ng bala'y hindi man lang nakasilong Sa labis na takot ay nagpagulong-gulong Walang tigil sa iyak at pagsigaw ng "Tulong!"

Sa gitna ng daa'y naiwang nakahandusay Ang kanyang katawa't mga pangarap sa buhay Hindi man lamang nabigyan ng maayos na lamay Ang butihing anak mong walang kasalana’y namatay

Sa halip magdusa't habambuhay malungkot, Ika'y nagalit at napuno ng puot.

Hawak ang armas na iyong napulot, Sarili'y isinali sa nakagisnang sigalot.

Kaya't patawad aking kaibigan, Hindi ko sinasadyang gawin kang ganyan, Isang teroristang kaaway ng bayan, Kapwa Pilipino ang siyang kalaban.

Shellshock

By Deano Christian Echague

When you wake up and find all your friends are gone, You look around and you’re all alone, second to none, Or when you take away someone’s friend and it cannot be undone, That, my friend, is war.

When you jump at the sound of explosions like a dog, When your lungs are filled up with smoke and fog, When your cantina tastes like blood and it makes your throat clog, That, my friend, is war.

When you find no comfort in returning home, When the long walk back is nothing compared to the times that you flown, When smiles don’t mean anything compared to the frown, That, my friend, is war.

When you see red in the morning, at noon, at the end of the day, The only colors you see are dark, black and grey, And you don’t feel anything, only gloom and dismay, That, my friend, is war.

When the bullets and the grenades are the only form of counting, When it’s normal to see a comrade in immense pain, dying, When you curse so much and there’s no time for praying, That, my friend, is war.

It’s in the movies, in books and in TV. It’s all over the world, inside and outside the country.

It is the biggest truth, it is the harshest reality.

This, my friend, is war.

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Sa BU Olympics

IPESR taob sa CENG,19-25,18-25 Ni Jerald Talavera

Upang makasiguro ng pwesto sa kampeonato, pwersadong spikes at mapanlinlang na drop shots ang ikinasa ng College of Engineering (CENG) kontra Institute of

Physical Education, Sports, and Recreation (IPESR), 2519, 25-18, sa kanilang pagtutuos sa semifinals ng Balibol-Panlalake na ginanap sa College of Industrial Technology (CIT) Grounds nitong ika21 ng Setyembre, 2016.

Naging mainit ang muling paghaharap ng CENG na tinanghal bilang kampeon laban sa IPESR na nasungkit ang ikalawang puwesto noong nakaraang taon.

Umalab agad ang CENG sa unang set ng girian matapos pumakawala si Feb Brucewayne

THE GIANT SMASHER from College of Engineering plans to infiltrate IPESR’s tough defense during the heat of the semi-finals game of the volleyball men’s category last September 20 at the East campus. (Photo by Shan Gabriel Apuli)

Meulio ng malulutong na kills na sinuportahan ng booming serves ni Paolo Nidea na bumulsa ng 10 puntos, 10-6. Samantala, agad namang pinigil ng IPESR ang pagdomina ng nagungunang koponan matapos nilang palakasin ang depensa sa pamamagitan ng two hand defense nina Jed Allemania at Gibbon Ramota dahilan upang mailapit ng bahagya ang iskor, 12-8.

Hiyawan ng mga aktibong manonood ang nangibabaw sa kalagitnaan ng unang set sa tagal ng palitan matapos magpasiklab si Yoshiaki Sakurai at Julian Francis Alamil ng overhead kills samantalang kinontra naman ng mala-pader na three-man block defense nina Alexander Bazaar, Mark Nolledo at Ramota na pumoste sa iskor na 19-16.

Sa huling bahagi ng banggaan, hindi na napigilan pa ang pagdomina ng CENG matapos paulanan ng spikes nina Meulio at Deonel Bryant Consulta ang katunggali na naging mitsa upang lumubog ang kalaban, 25-19.

Usad pagong ang IPESR sa ikalawang set ng siklaban matapos magpamalas ng bilis at ibala

BU plans to cluster intrams next AY

By Renzle Mae Miranda and Sharmaine Labog

Due to the impact of K to 12 Program in Bicol University (BU) which resulted to lesser number of students, BU plans to cluster intrams next academic year.

The proposed clustering will include the College of Medicine, College of Arts and Letters and College of Nursing as one cluster; Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation, College of Education, and College of Science as another group.

Daraga Campus will be another cluster while colleges in the East Campus will form one team.

In the same way, the campuses of Polangui, Gubat and the College of Agriculture and Forestry and Tabaco Campus will be individual teams.

University Sports and Development Coordinator Celerino Palacio said that one of the reasons for this move is the small amount collected on the athletic fee which resulted to budget cut for the activities. This amount will be smaller for the coming years since there will be no incoming freshmen.

From the P40 that the students are paying for the athletic fee, 30% goes to the university while 70% goes to their colleges.

“Magkakaroon tayo ng clustering, in the first place, kulang na ‘yong estudyante natin at mababa lang naman ‘yong athletic fee na kinocollect natin. Instead of having individual intramurals or per college intramurals, ‘yong nasa isang cluster, dun na lang sila magpipili ng magrerepresent sa kanila,” Palacio

added.

However, according to University Student Council chairperson and student regent Patrick Anthony Nota, it is agreed in the recent administration council meeting not to pursue the clustering this year, since the colleges were not yet ready for the changes.

Nota added that definitely they will pursue clustering in the following years in coordination with the next chairperson.

“We’re planning on working the mechanics kung papano natin magagawa yung clustering na we won’t compromise the participation of the students coming from different colleges and also when it comes to the use of the students funds or budget,” Nota added.

EFFECTS Nota cited that one of the advantages of the clustering is the sharing of funds within the colleges of every cluster since there will be only eight clusters out of 13 colleges and two institutes.

“There will be unity despite the college’s diversity.

I think it’s right time to collaborate with other colleges, to see whose collaboration is, let’s say the best,” Nota stated.

USC Internal Vice Chairperson Jerome Benipayo shared that one of the disadvantages of this change is that there may be lesser chances for the students to participate in the activities since they are clustered with other colleges.

ng nangungunang koponan ang nagbabagang spikes na kumamada ng iskor na 8-14.

Kayod marino ang paghabol ng IPESR ng ikasa ni Allemania ang mga detalyadong hairpin shots na kumupo ng 6 na puntos ngunit hindi sapat upang makaungos, 14-17.

Nagmistulang hilong loro na walang masusulingan ang IPESR sa huling momentum matapos umalagwa ng anim na puntos ang CENG gamit ang nagbabagang kills nina Meulio at John Chris Arcenas na sinabayan pa ng bilis ng footworks, 16-23. Hindi na umabot sa pamantayan ang paghabol ng IPESR na naging dahilan upang tuluyang matuldukan ang sagupaan sa iskor na 25-18, pabor sa CENG at dahilan upang tumuloy sa huling laro ng kompetisyon.

“Since nawala yung tatlong SCUAA players namin, medyo humina yung defense namin. So, nag-adjust kami with this part. Yung offense namin okay naman. In totality, naging maganda ang performance ng team,” wika ni Meulio.

KOMIKS

ni John James Doctolero

Extra-judicial Feelings

Etiquette for

Fame Whores Ni Bitter Ocampo

Bago mo tuluyang basahin ang artikulong ito, tumingin ka muna sa salamin at magmuni-muni. Pagmasdan ang iyong pisikal na kaanyuan mula sa hibla ng iyong buhok hanggang sa tabas ng iyong dila. Tao ka nga, walang duda. Ngunit kung pagkatapos mong tingnan ang salamin ay humagip sa iyong utak ang kaisipang: “Pwede akong mag-artista. Gusto kong sumikat.” Well, hindi ka nagkamali sa artikulong iyong binasa. Ipinanganak ka para rito.

Sabi ng diksyunaryo ko, ang fame whore daw ay isang taong magpapakadesperada o desperado para lang makakuha ng atensyon. Madalas silang magpapansin sa social media sites.

Tila nageexist sila sa ibang dimension ng mundo dahil sa mga posts nilang papansin. Maririndi ka na lang pag nakita mo ang mga posts nila. Ngunit wala ka namang ibang choice.

Bahagi na sila ng pangaraw-araw mong buhay.

HIGIT SA TATLO ANG “OFFICIAL” ACCOUNTS MO SA SOCIAL MEDIA Hindi ka ata natanggap sa Star Circle Quest o Pinoy Big Brother kaya sa social media mo na lang ginagampanan ang “kasikatan” mo.

Hindi ka mapakali kung isa lang ang account mo sa facebook , twitter, instagram, snapchat, tumblr, multiply.

Sayang naman kasi. Pwede mo pang magamit yung iba mong accounts para ilike yung post mo dun sa isa mo pang account. Bwahaha. At para magmukhang realistic ang iyong pagpapanggap, papangalanan mo ang account mo ng @theRealBitterOcampo at Bitter Ocampo Official Page. Naks naman.

SUPER WELL DOCUMENTED ANG BUHAY MO SA SOCIAL MEDIA Yung hindi na nakakatuwa. Hindi ka pa nga naghihilamos at nagmumumog, Dibuho ni Deano Echague

ayan selfie na agad. #justwokeup o kaya #wokeuplikethis ang kadalasang nakadikit sa mga larawan mo. Isabay na rin natin yung picture mo sa snapchat na nagmumukha kang aso tapos floral crown. Hindi ka inalagaan ng nanay mo para maging aso. Hindi ka binuhay para maging halaman, pero tuwang tuwa ka pa.

Clap clap nalang para sayo.

FISHING FOR COMPLIMENTS TAYO Hindi mawawala sa fame whores ang pag ridicule nila sa sarili nila, be it sa selfies nila, or sa mga gawa nila. Ampangit ng gawa ko, o di kaya gosh! ampangit ko talaga ang kadalasang mga caption mo sa posts mo. Syempre susulpot yung mga jejemon na magcocomment sa posts mo. “Hindi naman po ate”, at “Cute mo po bae” from random strangers ang pumupuno sa feed mo.

Ang masaklap pa, rereplyan mo yung pogi at maganda lang. Choosy ka kase.

TRENDY KA MASYADO Para kang patay na isda kung makasabay sa agos ng trends ngayon.

Be it sa fashion, all the way to eating habits na uso, di ka nagfafail sumabay. OOTD all the way.

Again, wala namang masama, pero hindi mo man lang inisip kung bagay ba sayo ang sinusuot mo.

Wala namang problema ang ngipin mo, nagpa braces ka. Kahit hindi ka naman pilay, mag wheelchair ka na rin kaya? Mukha kang snatcher pag naka tank top at sumbrero, sasabayan mo pa ng bible verse caption ang mga pictures mo na kung iisipin, wala namang kinalaman talaga. Pero hey, I won’t judge.

MAY “SAY” KA SA LAHAT NG BAGAY Nangungunahan ka pa sa mga totoong fans ng mga marvel movies, basketball, at mga political analysts.

Opinion mo na hindi naman talaga hinihingi ang madalas laman ng social media, at kadalasan ito ay opinion mo sa mga bagay na wala ka naman talagang alam. Ikaw yung tipo ng tao na fan daw talaga ng Golden State Warriors pero ang kilala lang si Steph Curry. Ikaw din yung tipo ng tao na fan daw ng Marvel movies, pero hindi tinatapos ang credits. *wink wink. At ikaw yung

Kuntento ka na ba na oo kumikinang ka nga, pero natatakpan ka naman ng anino ng iba? ‘Kaw bahala.

tao na anlakas makisawsaw sa pulitika, pero chairman ng sariling barangay hindi kilala.

FEELING KARDASHIAN KA Girls, hindi namin maintindihan kung bakit aahitin niyo ang kilay niyo hangang sa maubos, tapos dadrawingan niyo gamit ang signature Kylie make up kit mo na Class A lang naman. Boys, hindi din namin maintindihan kung bakit nagkukunware kayong maraming babae o “f*ckboy”, pero wala naman talagang mga chicks. Mas lalong hindi namin maintindihan kung bakit anlakas niyo bumili ng Apple products gaya ng iphones at ipods, pero pag nagbabayad kayo ng tuition, partial payment lang. Kung gaano kakapal ang baywang ng mga Kardashian, ganun din kakapal ang mukha niyo.

IT’S YOU AGAINST THE WORLD Pero akala mo lang yun.

Minsan akala mo parang inaapi ka at hinuhusgahan ng wala namang rason.

Sad to say, meron. Sa sobrang kakapost mo ng drama mo, syempre hindi ka makakatakas sa mga mapanghusgang mata ng social media. Ibang klase ka rin kase, sasabihan mo pa ang mga tao na wag ka pakialaman, buhay mo yan. Tama ka naman, pero sana wag ka magbigay ng dahilan para ikaw ay pag usapan. Ayusin mo rin ang construction ng post mo at idouble check mo grammar mo.

Anong only judge can God me. Seriously?

CERTIFIED FREELANCE MODEL KA H u miga lang sa madamo, nagpose lang sa saradong

pinto, umupo lang sa gitna ng kalsada pag gabi, aba pang fashion editorial na.

Huwaw. Ang hilig mo magpa photoshoot sa friend mong tuhographer este photographer. Ma feature ka lang sa social media pages gaya ng Bicolano Beauties/Gwapos, akala mo nakakalamang ka na ng kapwa mo. Syempre itatag mo yung friend mong tuhographer, para kayong dalawa ang sikat.

DIKIT KA NG DIKIT SA MGA FAMOUS TALAGA Meron naman talaga kasing mga taong biniyayaan ng kasikatan. Either ito ay dahil sa mga talento nila gaya ng pagsasayaw at pagkanta, o kaya dahil sila ay blessed financially, o kaya naman ay kilala ang pamilya nila. Sayo nauso ang acronym na BFF. Balahurang Friend Forever.

Anlakas mo umawra, minsan talo mo pa yung kaibigan mong sikat talaga. Hindi pwedeng wala ka sa mga lakad nila, at mukha kang official

videographer ng grupo nyo kase madalas ikaw ang kumukuha ng litrato. Para umani ng maraming likes, itinatag mo sila lagi.

Hindi naman masamang maghangad ng kasikatan, at kahit sino naman siguro ay matutuwa kapag nailawan ng spotlight. Yun nga lang, may mga tulad mong bida bida talaga, at parang tigang na tigang sa approval ng iba.

Sabi nga sa pelikulang Fight Club, bumibili ka ng mga bagay na hindi mo naman talaga kailangan, gamit ang pera na hindi naman talaga sayo para magpaimpress sa mga taong hindi mo naman kilala. Kuntento ka na ba na oo kumikinang ka nga, pero natatakpan ka naman ng anino ng iba? ‘Kaw bahala. Pero wag ka kukuha ng linya dito sa isinulat ko tapos ipopost mo para lalo kang magpasikat. Mahiya ka naman, ‘lul.