Bagwis AY 2022-2023 2nd Sem APRIL

Aubrey Maye Arrieta

Editor-in-Chief, Opinion Editor

Herkurt Tamba

Associate Editor, Editorial Writer

John Zhidrik Galon

Managing Editor, Feature Writer Jefferson Quipit

Circulation Manager, Feature Writer

Alex Tumagantang

News Editor

Realee Gabarra

Feature Editor

Johnrey Rollo

Sports Editor

Louise Gabrielle Abing

Head Cartoonist

Kenneth Jay Ramping

Layout Director

Dianne Grace Jimenez

Photojournalism Editor

Clarenz Jude Caballero

Head Videographer

Rhoda May Ebad

News Writer

Leonard Tucjayao

Editorial Writer

Khate Catherine B. Asuncion

Kimbian Lim

Sports Writers

Sharif Ryan Beldia

Cartoonist

John Mark Polistico

Kevin Asombrado

Layout Artists

John Mark Bedayo

Bai Alleynore Kalim

Krishtine Rivera

Photojournalists

Krizza Mae R. Maningding

Gwyneth Ericca Lubaton

Miles Jester Uchi

Rayner Ginno Paches

Videographers

TRAINEES

Maria Nicole P. Silva

Mark Joel P. Negro

Lynxter Leano

Jasmine Joy Panes

Mia Dorothy Marcos

Ronajean Lavado

Niel Zsun John S. Vega

Berjan Pagadatan

Lyle Jome Dela Madrid

Kevin C. Asombrado

John Ross T. Sambanan

Adrian A. Joven

Hidden Manna S. Avila

Katrina B. Elises

Ashley Louisa Loyloy

Rhynchielyne G. Melgar

Louise Martin Jordan

Tycoon James Flores

Krisczer Dave David

Engr. Steve Anthony Lim

Jibran Tomindug, CPA Advisers

ABOUT THE COVER

This month’s cover featured the original animation of our cartoonist, Lyle Jome Dela Madrid, implying that we are being pulled down to the chasm of the blazing hell with the enormous heat wave we experienced today. We are on the verge of a climate crisis. Unless we want to live in the kingdom of Hades, we will not act–forthwith!

EDITOR’S NOTE

GenSUN is too much to bear– and that is nonnegotiable for MSUans. With April as the warmest month of the year for our city as per Weather Atlas, no doubt students are always in a state where our university specifically is situated—Uhaw.

We are not sure how much degree Celsius the temperature of this city will get in the next years to come, but one thing is certain—the extremely hot weather conditions we experienced today is just one

of the previews of nature’s wrath that is about to come.

Every scorching sunray that kisses our skin to pain is a glimpse through which we can see that this planet is slowly being pulled to the abyss of its downfall. There is no second Earth. Should we still wait till this heat actually melts us, or maybe finally moving out of our selfish lives and into doing something? This is not a clout. We have to act…it is now or never.

- Aubrey Maye Arrieta, Editor-in-Chief

WHAT’S INSIDE?

Editorial

Praxis more than papers

News

MSU-GSC programs uphold academic excellence through Levels II and III accreditation / Pagkakaisa gamit ang panitikan itinampok sa Buwan ng Panitikan

Opinion

The waiting game resumes

Heatwave / MSU river / College week / Grandstand / Binignit 8

Cover Story

TOO LITTLE TOO LATE? WHERE PREVENTION ISN’T EVEN ENOUGH ANYMORE

Feature

Iftar: Meal or not? / BURNout: Ang Silakbo ng Katotohanan

Sports

MSU-Gensan weaves camaraderie among local HEIs through Hinabi: Sports and Cultural

Praxis more than papers

Dated September 11, 2022 when Mindanao State University - General Santos campus welcomed its old and freshmen students, after two consecutive academic years of remote learning hiatus, with a resounding and controversial dress code policy. However, with the desertlike environment of the institution, innumerable quantities of the student body had largely expressed their sentiments regarding the matter, and flak reached the higher offices. Apathetic if one is to be highly radical, decisive if otherwise, but the issue still lies and remains unresolved and the voices of the students remain unheard.

The MSU-GSC Office of the Student Affairs and Services had released, via online post, an announcement reminding the student body of the Dress Code Policy, justifying that such a move was stipulated in the 2015 University Undergraduate Student Handbook. Stipulated therein as well, students found guilty violating the policy will be sanctioned with a community service inside the university for the first and second offenses and a disciplinary action by the Office of the Guidance Counselor for the third one. However, debates sparked as the studentry and the administration hold incongruent opinions on the matter.

For one, dress codes are antipoor policies in the context of a state university with insufficient ventilation. There are still a lot of students who cannot afford to purchase themselves shoes, but secondly, it is a huge burden for the students to look for clothes comfortable to wear inside the extremely hot campus, let alone one that conforms to the standards of the policy. But secondly, dress codes imposed are highly suggestive of gender-based discrimination. In the “Not Allowed” section posted by OSA, dresses prohibited

seemed like for women to break. While the studentry fully understands the sentiments the admin holds, still, the way one presents oneself should be dealt with by the students and not for the institution to impose on. Leverage and freedom should be guaranteed to the students, especially that the matter is highly personal.

In circumstances where one envisions to be a globally-competitive university, it should be of paramount relevance that one mandates policies that truly resolve the issues at hand, so as to avoid the error of the third type. Dressing up is personal and it should not be any of the institution’s business, as if imposing it leads to critical minds. While values play a pivotal role, especially in forging the identity of an

institution, it should be noted that conservative values should never be authoritatively imposed on the whole of the institution, especially as we put a high premium on democratic principles.

Seven months have passed, and it is already 2023 yet the issue remains unresolved. As a university that preaches for peace and unity in diversity, it should be of the institution’s topmost priority to advance forward freedom, equality and comfort to its constituencies. It may not be useful every time, but this time it is true: it is actions that speak louder than words and praxis should be preached more than papers.

MSU-GSC programs uphold academic excellence through Levels II and III accreditation

The Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) visited Mindanao State University-General Santos to conduct Level II and III online accreditation survey visits for nine of its programs, April 10–14.

The MSU-GSC official Facebook page revealed that VMGO, Faculty, Curriculum & Instruction, Support to Students, Research, Extension & Community Involvement, Library, Physical Plant & Facilities, Laboratories, and Administration evaluated the nine programs.

The programs subjected to survey for level II accreditation visit were BS in Accountancy and Master in Public Administration while BS in Information Technology, BS in Biology, BS in Mathematics, Bachelor of Secondary Education, Bachelor of Elementary Education, BA in Filipino, and PhD in Educational Management were assessed for level III.

Moreover, the Quality Assurance

and Management Services Office (QuAMSO) supervised the accreditation preparations of the administration, faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders of the respective programs to consolidate documentary requirements and deliver outputs for the inspection of accreditors.

On April 11 at the Conference Room, Administration Building, there were preliminary evaluation of the submitted documents by the programs before the online survey visit.

The AACCUP Survey team, led by Dr. Erlinda J. Porcincula of Camarines Norte State College, Coordinator of the Level II Survey Team, and Dr. Cecilio L. Manarpaac of Palawan State University, as well as university representatives, deans, and accreditation teams, were introduced during the program on the start of the accreditation team’s week-long survey visit.

Virtual tours, interviews with administrators, staff, students,

alumni, collaborators in research and extension, classroom observations and discussions with other stakeholders were conducted to evaluate the programs thoroughly.

The online accreditation survey visit resulted in generally positive feedbacks with a few points for improvement by the programs. College deans have responded and will submit reports of compliance to address some of the findings of the accreditors and demonstrated a commitment to improving standards compliance in the areas under examination as well as the overall effectiveness of their programs.

MSU-GSC continues to uphold excellence in the academe and committed service to all its stakeholders through these accreditation surveys, which will be contributing to learning experience and higher standards of programs and one of these is the said weeklong accreditation.

Photo from: MSU Gensan Mathematics Department

MPA BSACC BSIT

BSBIO BSMAT BSED BEED BAFIL in Educational Management

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Pagkakaisa gamit ang literatura sentro sa Buwan ng Panitikan

Hindi nagpatinag sa nakapapasong sinag ng araw ang mga MSUans upang gunitain ang pampinid na palantuntunan para sa isang buwang selebrasyon ng Buwan ng Panitikan na kung saan sentro rito ang pagkakaisa gamit ang literatura na nakatuon sa temang “Kultura ng Pagkakaisa: Pagsisiyasat ng Pagkakaisa sa pamamagitan ng Panitikan,” Abril 26.

Pinangunahan ang taunang selebrasyon ng mga estudyante at guro mula sa Departamento ng Filipino kabilang na ang mga organisasyong Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral sa AB Filipino (SABFIL), SAFE, Supreme Student Council, at College of Social Sciences and Humanities Students’ Organization sa pamamagitan ng mga iba’t ibang patimpalak at programa.

“Malaki ‘yung papel ng panitikan sapagkat nagbibigay siya ng daan upang mamulat tayo sa katotohanan dahil ang bawat gawa kagaya ng tula at awitin ay tagos sa damdamin at kaisipan,” giit pa ni Prop. Love Batoon mula sa Departamento ng Filipino hinggil sa kahalagahan ng selebrasyon ng Buwan ng Panitikan.

Dagdag din niya na ang panitikan ang magsisilbing paraan upang hindi ibaon ang mga tao sa katahimikan dahil ang naturang larangan ay may kalayaan ang mga manunulat na makapagpahayag ng kanilang tunay na nararamdaman.

Pagbuo ng Pangkat

Taon-taon, may konseptong iniisip sa pagpapangkat ang mga nag-organisa sa naturang aktibidad.

Ngayon, ang napili nilang mga pangalan ng

bawat pangkat ay hinalaw at kinuha ang tema sa mga karakter ng Mitolohiya na umuusbong sa Pilipinas partikular na sa Mindanao.

Hinati sa walong pangkat ang lahat ng mga mayroong asignaturang Filipino sa ilalim ng mga pangalang Anagolay, Anitun Tabu, Bakunawa, Ibu, Lumabat, Mapulon, Mayari, at Mebuyan.

Kompetisyong Pampinoy

Sa mga nakaraang araw ngayong Abril, nauna nang ibinida ng mga MSUan ang kanilang mga kakayahan at talino sa iba’t ibang paligsahan.

Nasuri sa talas ng utak ang mga naging kalahok sa Panagsurat: Akdang Pampanitikan, Mikagi: Tanghal-Tula, at Kakasa ka ba o Kakabakaba: Tagisan ng Talino.

Nariyan din ang Laro ng Lahi na kung saan naipamalas nila ang pagiging maliksi at pagbuo ng mga estratehiya sa bawat laro.

Ibinida rin ang pagiging malikhain sa mga patimpalak na Mugna: Timpalak sa Paggawa ng FB Frame, at Parada ng Kultura na isinagawa sa pampinid na palatuntunan.

Nagpakitang-gilas din ang bawat pangkat sa kanilang mga boses sa Himig: Timpalak sa

Pagsalin ng Awit na kahit ay maalikabok at tirik ang araw sa Quadrangle, naitawid pa rin nila ang pagtatanghal.

Ginawaran naman sa pampinid na palantuntunan ang mga nagwagi sa nasabing paligsahan kaya hiyawan ang bawat pangkat bilang suporta sa kani-kanilang kalahok.

Samantala, hindi pa rin maiwasan na may insidenteng mawalan ng malay sa gitna ng programa dahil ayon sa ipinalabas na heat index ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), umabot sa 38 degrees Celsius ang init na mararamdaman sa Lungsod ng Heneral Santos.

Kaya naman base sa tala ng First Aid

Organization na nakaantabay sa paligid ng Quadrangle, tatlong MSUan ang nahimatay dahil sa hindi nila nakayanan ang init na kanilang naramdaman. Agad naman nilang nabigyan ng paunang lunas upang gumaling sila.

Sa kabila ng nangyari, matagumpay pa ring naidaos ang naturang programa na siyang patunay na buhay pa rin ang panitikan sa mga kabataang Pilipino.

MARIA NICOLE P. SILVA

Photo by Ashley Louisa Loyloy

The waiting game resumes

Of how long we yearned to tread and stride the grandeur of MSU-Gensan— the frolic intramurals, the immanence of college life, and even the least of relish we get to have from entering the “Dakilang Pamantasan,” is the same story of how we longed to experience a new gymnasium that would cater to our highly anticipated institutional events. It is no doubt that most, if not all, students would certainly ask about the undone structure situated in the quadrangle of the institution. It could be recalled that during the activities of the first semester of the academic year 2022-2023, such as the opening salvo, general assemblies, and intramurals, the current university gymnasium could not accommodate the growing population of students and faculty. The limited capacity is a concern, and consequently, most of us have high hopes about its potential to become a better venue for conducting such huge events.

Tracing the historical foundation of the said project, it was at the time of former chancellor Atty. Abdurahman T. Canacan that the administration requested for the infrastructure to be built on the ground of the university through the funding of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), which is estimated at around P50 million. To clear it out, it was not part of the MSUGensan General Appropriations Act, thereby all transactions, management, and implementation were under the control of DPWH. In 2019, Phase 1 of the construction was carried out under the chancellorship of the late Dr. Anshari Ali. Yet a black swan event had brought a dramatic change to the status quo in the form of the COVID-19 pandemic that halted the million peso Phase 2 allocation. The enactment of RA 11469, or the “Bayanihan to Heal as One Act,” gave former president Rodrigo Duterte the authority to redirect funds from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 General Appropriations Act (GAA) towards

initiatives to combat the pandemic’s effects. With the given pecuniary constraints faced by the national administration during the biological warfare, Vice-Chancellor for Planning and Development Shiela Loable elucidated during the interview that the Department of Budget and Management had been mandated to draw back the capital outlays to be used as funds in the course of the pandemic; hence, the school administration was held by the scruff of the neck due to the monetary impediment they had to face.

On the same note, she stated that the MSU-GSC alone could not fund the project given the increase in scholarship grantees at the time of the health crisis, which had put a crux on the budget apportionment of the office. Based on her statement, they were left with a small chunk of the pie after the deduction of stipends for the academic, cultural, and co-curricular scholarships. As per the estimates, in 2019, the scholarship fund accounted for around P3 million; in the following year, it rocketed to P7 million; and in 2021, it approximately swelled to P19 million. These are the facts where the office lied down their stand as to why there is still no single carpenter striking nails on the MSU quadrangle and also to beat some speculations arising from the deferred building construction.

In light of the effort made by the

current management, Vice Chancellor Loable had put forward that they do not lose momentum in lobbying for the said project in higher authorities such as NEDA as well as with the posting senators and members of the House of Representatives. Along with the interview, Ms. Loable mentioned that Phase 2 of the completion of the university gymnasium is the top priority for the 2024 Program Budget Matrix with a proposed PHP 75 million fund. Despite its urgency and prioritization among the university projects, it is still bound to the national government if they approve the proposal since it is not anchored with the current 10-point policy agenda, and at the same rate, the Mandanas ruling also placed a substantial reformation on administrative financial autonomy on the current state of the nation. Now, the job is left to the higher governing body.

Thus, it could be inferred that the administration did not just let the iron rust. It just happened that refractory circumstances prompted the process. On the brighter side, the office expressed hope that by 2024, the scaffolding of new beginnings will be attached to the muchawaited MSU gymnasium. The student body yearned for this, and we hoped this would not be a promise of many tomorrows. We will keep an eye on this.

For now, the waiting game resumes.

TOO LITTLE TOO LATE?

WHERE PREVENTION ISN’T EVEN ENOUGH ANYMORE

Flabbergasted. The scorching heat truly isn’t helping people go by through their daily lives. Familiar for it’s witty little nickname, ”GenSun,” and how the citizens of the said city are increasing one by one, it was understandable that it was due to the coming waves of the yearly summer. Yet General Santos City might have welcomed it warmly a wee bit too much.

Starting 25th of March was when the heat rose day by day in the city. As mentioned, it was the beginning of summer, so the place was pretty much parched from rain. It started with a minimum of 33°C. However, the maximum heat came to 55°C by March 27th, which was certainly felt by the public then. This was based on the heat index posted by PAGASA on their official website.

Within the depths of Uhaw, Fatima, is proof.

As a student at Mindanao State University, it is a practice - and now a routine to most– that one has to walk from building to building for their designated classrooms. Inside the campus, it is known that most students have at least used an umbrella, if not, a hat to battle the scorching heat. If none of the above, then you’re pretty much at an advantage if one of your friends or classmates owns a motorcycle, or better, a four-wheeled vehicle. Aside from a faster way to travel, a student must also have a bottle of water or an aqua flask bottle present at all times.

A hack would be to have your water iced, but you’d be surprised that the ice has already melted by lunch time. The heat itself is no joke, as too many have experienced extreme sweat starting from 10am until the hours of 2pm. There were also cases of students passing out from the heat, and some having their noses bleed from the sudden temperature. Headaches were a common occurrence as well.

This was even before the supposed heat index was announced.

Fortunately, the university has considered and addressed the news of said heatwave and made classes online for a week. It lasted from March 27th until the end of the month.

Classes continued after and luckily for the students, the high index heatwave dissipated and went back to its casual 30 °C and above. Little do they know, as the end of April approaches, another heat index forecast was announced on April 23. Yet again the minimum was 33 °C, and by April 27th, the maximum heat was 55 °C, bared by PAGASA.

This time, the forecast degrees were a lot less than the ones announced around the end of March. The heat is still undeniable, however, with the Philippines being close to the equator and climate change adorning as a factor to that fact.

Beat the Heat! (Hopefully Anyway)

Aside from the aforementioned necessities and accessories to battle against said heat, there are still some options students of MSU may consider. Water – preferably cold water. It hydrates more than other beverages. However, cold juices and soft drinks are present within the campus, when said water is either drunk to the bottom or one forgets to refill and bring it in their persons.

Clothing is also another option. It is advisable to avoid darker and bold colors, specifically the color black, as it absorbs more heat. Light colors such as yellow, gray, and white are preferable. In terms of fabric, make sure to pick those of light and breathable ones: cotton, linen, silk and jersey. These fabrics allow air to flow freely through them. One should also choose clothing that is loose - those that move with you for extra comfort - to decrease sweating.

UPF-rated clothing is advised as well. Layering should be avoided. Accessories such as sunglasses and hats are to protect your eyes and your head, and wear shoes that are comfortable and breathable. To protect the skin, one may also apply sunscreen throughout the day.

“This (heat) is entirely different from back then.”

From this point on, the heat is rising, and we are yet to approach the centers of the summer season. We can still go back to the “reverse climate change” argument but we’re too late now.

Even then, it wouldn’t have hurt to have CHED announce another online class shift for a few days. Being at home is the safest option rather than having to burn your skin off to the rays of the unforgiving heat. The university itself doesn’t have air conditioned rooms, and most even have fans that don’t work. DEPED considered this for high school and lower graders, yet couldn’t even consider those of college students specifically living in a place named after the word thirst?

Another could be a hint of reconsideration to going back to the old school schedule. Yes, look, it’s the first face to face classes after almost two years of online paradigm and what-nots, yet hello? The world’s getting hotter, and we particularly aren’t getting stronger.

Years of arguments and none of us still give a sliver of a chance of prevention and dissemination of destruction to our own planet. We’re now experiencing the backlash of it now. Every scorching sunray that pains us is a hint that this planet is pulled to the abyss of its downfall. Should we still wait till this heat actually melts us, or maybe finally moving out of our selfish lives and into doing something?

Iftar: Meal or not?

REALEE GABARRA

“Eating a meal during Iftar is much more satisfying than the usual meal,” uttered by one of our Muslim brothers here at Mindanao State UniversityGeneral Santos City.

After a day of fasting which is full of discipline, patience, and piety from those who observe Ramadan, they look forward to the Iftar which serves as a break from the activity of not taking anything, even their saliva. Iftar is typically the meal of our Muslim brothers and sisters during sunset– a meal that brings happiness and greater satisfaction that you are victorious for a day full of commitments towards the practice you are observing. Ramadan is not an obligation to refrain between dawn and dusk from food, drink, sexual activity, and all forms of immoral behavior; rather it’s an opportunity to repent for past sins and to practice self-restraint.

Our brothers and sisters also believed that Allah would open the gates of forgiveness to anyone who provides food for Iftar and those who give water

will have access to the fountain and never experience thirst again.

The dates are usually the starting food of Iftar or any foods which were sweetened or water. Observing this during the month of Ramadan is necessary because it shows how committed they are to their traditions. Eating and drinking after a day of fasting or Iftar is only permissible until the “white thread of light becomes distinguishable from the dark thread of night at dawn”.

As the Mindanao State UniversityGeneral Santos City, specifically the Muslim Student’s Association, Islamic Studies Student’s Association,T Moro Civic Student’s Organization, and other partner organizations initiated the Grand Iftar at University Gymnasium by having a theme “Strengthening Relationship with Allah” showed that the university as a whole respects this holy month of Ramadan and to share the love and care towards our Muslim brothers and sisters. It was an event where our Muslim brothers

and sisters gathered together to have a meal with their friends and families at the institution. It also showed how considerate the university was with regard to the respect for the different traditions observed by the members of the university.

“It’s just a meal but every bite of it is more satisfying and fulfilling because it’s a sign of victory at the end of a day, I could feel that I am a better Muslim after every Iftar,” words spoken by an MSUan. These words are proof that Ramadan or Iftar is not just an obligation that they must do, rather it is their desire and commitment as part of the community to show that they truly respect their traditions and laws stated in their Qur’ an. As a person not included in the said group, I was amazed by how dedicated they are with regard to this tradition. It’s proof that they live not just by words that they are included in this group rather it manifested in their daily actions, especially during this holy month of Ramadan.

Photo by John Ross Sambanan

BURNout: Ang Silakbo ng Katotohanan

Kamusta Na? Maayos pa ba ako?

Ilan lamang ito sa mga salitang patuloy nating tinatanong sa ating mga sarili bilang isang estudyante at higit sa lahat bilang isang Iskolar ng Bayan. Hindi natin mabulaanan sa ating mga natural na gawi na tayo ay minsan ng nasa yugto ng ating buhay na palagi na lang pagod at pagkukulang ang nararamdaman. Minsan, hindi maipagkakait ng tadhana na tayo ay ilagay sa laylayan ng pagkabigo lalo na sa mundo ng akademiko.

Ngunit hindi na lamang sa larangan ng akademiko sa ngayon ang pinoproblema ng bawat MSjUan. Kung dati ay stress at balisa lamang sa mga tambak na gawaing pampaaralan, sa ngayon, sumasakit na ang ulo dahil sa dalang suliranin ng init ng panahon na siyang mas lalong nagbigay perwisyo sa pag-aaral at lalo na sa kalusugan ng mga ito.

Kaya pa ba o kinakaya na lamang?

Ito ang katanungan na kung sasagutin ko ay may halong kasinungalingan. May pagkukunwaring sasagutin ko na, ‘kaya ko pa.’ Kaya ko pa, dahil wala naman sa bokabularyo ko ang salitang pagsuko. Sa kabila nga ng mga pagsubok na dala ng panahon sa mental man o pisikal na kalagayan nating lahat, patuloy pa rin ang takbo at ikot ng buhay upang maabot lamang ang tunay na kahulugan ng tagumpay.

Oo. Kaya ko pa. Kaya pa nating lahat. Sabi nga nila, init ka lang, MSjUan kami. Patuloy ang laban. Patuloy na lalaban. Patuloy sa inumpisahang laban. Bilang isang Iskolar ng Bayan, nakatatak na sa ating puso’t isipan ang kabanatan. Naging sandata na natin ito upang

hindi magpatalo sa mga daluyong na sumusubok sa ating katatagan.

Kung iba naman ang tatanungin, iisa lamang ang kanilang magiging tugon, ito ay ang kinakaya na lamang nila. Bakit nga ba ito ang naging kanilang kasagutan? Syempre, lalayo pa ba tayo sa sagot na wala na silang ‘choice’ kundi ang palakasin na lamang ang kanilang tibay ng loob at determinasyon.

Karimlan ng Reyalidad

Sa kabilang banda, sa usapin ng reyalidad, sana mula buwan ng Marso hanggang buwan ng Mayo ay nararanasan na ng mga estudyante ang tinatawag na summer o sa madaling sabi ay nagpapakasaya na sila sa bakasyon. Sana tinatamasa na nila ang isa sa mga pinakasasabik na araw sa buhay nila kung saan makakasama ang kanilang pamilya sa outings dahil ito naman talaga ang nagiging ganap tuwing summer.

Ngunit patuloy na sumusuntok ang katotohanan na hindi pa pala katapusan ng klase ngayong panuruang taon. Hindi na ito ang mga araw na nakasanayan na ng mga mag-aaral. Hindi na ito ang mga araw na aakyat na naman sila sa entablado upang kumuha ng karangalan. Nakakalungkot mang isipin ngunit kailangang tanggapin dahil ito ang dalang pagsubok ng panahon - COVID Virus. Dahil dito, nasuspende ang klase ng mahigit 2 taon kaya ngayon ay umiba na ang naging iskedyul o kalendar ng klase.

BURNout Story!

Patunay ngang ‘we feels summer na’ dahil nga ang buwan ng Marso hanggang Mayo ay simbolo na na

summer na talaga. Kaya bilang isang MSjUan, ramdam ko ang sakit ng init na dumadampi sa aking mga balat. Alas 7 pa lamang ng umaga dama ko na ang kakaibang usbong ng init sa ngayon. Hindi na tulad ng dati na madadala pa sa pagpapayong,pagsuot ng jacket at sombrero ang init na nadarama . Pero ngayon, masasabi kong ang init ngayon ay parang makakasunog na talaga ng balat at maaaari itong humantong sa pagkabahala sa kalusugan tulad na lamang ng sunBURN, dehydration, pagsusuka, pagkahilo at marami pang iba.

Sa katunayan, ayon nga sa PAG-ASA General Santos, umabot sa 32.7 degree celcius ang temperatura sa Gensan noong ika-23 ng Abril sa kasalukuyang taon. Ito ang naitalang pinakamainit na temperatura sa nasabing lungsod at ito ay maaaring umabot ang heat index hanggang 51 degree celcius. Kaya ang naging payo nila upang maiwasan ang anumang di kanais-nais na maging resulta ng tag-init ay uminom ng maraming tubig, iwasan ang palaging pag-inom ng softdrinks at gumamit ng mga kagamitang makapoprotekta sa katawan.

Pagsuong sa Katotohanan

Tama nga ang sabi nila na, ‘init ka lamang, MSUan kami.’ Huwag kakalimutan na nakakapagod man ang daluyong ng mga pagsubok laging pakatandaan na mas mahigit tayong malakas at matatag kaysa sa ating mga problemang kinakaharap.

‘Truly, we are one MSUan!’

KIMBIAN S. LIM

MSU-Gensan weaves camaraderie among local HEIs through Hinabi: Sports and Cultural Encounter 2023

The spirit of “Kaibigan, Kalaro, Kasama” was in full swing as Mindanao State University – General Santos City hosts Hinabi: Sports and Cultural Encounter 2023, which brought together four local Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) reflecting the university’s commitment to promoting unity and inclusivity through sports and culture among students in the city, April 26.

Student-athletes from MSU-Gensan and invited participating schools namely, Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU), Cronasia Foundation College

(CFC) Inc., Brokenshire College SOCSKSARGEN Inc., and Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges (RMMC) will be competing in a series of friendly home-away games of soccer, softball, men’s basketball, and women’s volleyball.

On his talk explaining the rationale behind Hinabi, Brother Manny de Leon, Event Head Coordinator, provided insight into its purpose and impact on youth development through sports.

“Hinabi in Bisaya is to have a

conversation or encounter, in Tagalog is to weave. Our desire is for all the HEIs of Gensan na magkaroon ng conversation, particularly anything that will affect the young people,” Bro. De Leon highlighted.

He also stressed the importance of cultural preservation in collective growth and stated, “We encourage our schools to promote cultural development through the lens of tri-people.”

“A city without a sense of culture is a city without a soul,” he added.

WORDS OUT, MIC IN. Bro. Manny de Leon urged schools to promote cultural development through the lens of tri-people.

Photo by Adrian Joven

The Kabpapagariya Ensemble kicked off the program with a vibrant presentation impressing the different participating schools, followed by a message from the Chancellor welcoming everyone to the university.

Heading the Panata ng mga Manlalaro was John Lerry Sulmaca, captain of the MSU-Gensan Basketball Team, and on an interview, he stressed the importance of events like Hinabi for MSUan athletes, highlighting that it was a significant opportunity for them to meet new talents.

Wally Acabal, Sports Coordinator of CFC Inc., also expressed his optimism towards the program and its potential to expand to more schools in the future.

“We look forward to having all Higher Education Institutions in the city join Hinabi because it is a great venue for cooperation among HEIs, and we hope that it will become a regional event with more participants,” Mr. Acabal expressed.

Following the opening program, the student-athletes competed in tune-up games for their respective sports.

During a football tune-up game, NDDU football player Gab Geral expressed his anticipation for players to give it their all despite it being only a friendly game.

“Bisa’g friendly game lang, unta mag-show ug competitiveness ang mga players. Ug unta dula-dula lang wala na’y away kay isa lang ta ka football community.,” he said.

We encourage our schools to promote cultural development through the lens of tri-people.

Photos by Adrian Joven