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The Official Student Pubilcation of BulSU - College of Engineering

Volume XIV Issue No. 01 August - October 2017

COE HOSTS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WEEK 2017 Bulacan State University’s (BulSU) annual Science and Technology Week was hosted by the College of Engineering (COE) with the theme “Science and Technology for the People”, held at BulSU Valencia Hall, September 26.

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L AT E A N D S E V E R A L C L A S S S U S P E N S I O N S BRING NO GREATER GOOD

A study in 2006 conducted by the researchers from University of South Florida and University of California, San Diego and found o u t that ‘overlearning’ was not an effective strategy for long-term retention of information; and taking a break gives more effective and efficient way of studying.

Having this kind of problem is too normal here in our country. Taking actions is the best reply for these extraneous events.

Engr. Zedrick Farin, ME Faculty said, “To conduct special classes to make up for the lost time is the obvious solution. But as I see it, the students are really not comfortable with it, and professors will be exhausted with the extra workloads. For me, the outweigh the cause of having make-up classes.”

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nce is good. Twice is enough and thrice is too much. But consecutives are alarming. It is great to take a good break, away from all the worries of nerve-wrecking solving and memorizing.

Apparently, that break became rest and then it leads to faineance. Motivationless, aiming for more suspensions and cramming are some of the results of this loss of classes.

For the months of September to November, class suspensions and holidays took so much of schooling days. Some of the class suspensions are the commonly unpredicted weather. And the most unpredicted one is the jeepney drivers’ strike for two days, October 16-17, and it hit the Midterms Week. It resulted to conducting examinations during the Intramurals, which afterwards been stopped. These sudden suspensions also affected the school activities and the course syllabi of all the subjects.

Holidays are worthy enough to be celebrated especially by the students, and most specifically engineering students. But, the late announced suspensions are no great. Students, the night before the examinations always full feed their mind with knowledge in a short sleepless night. When the morning comes, all set, commutes, rushing to review, receive a text, “There will be no classes and examinations for today because of …” all of sudden the world crashes.

It’s a relief that you’ll have time to gain sleep, but the knowledge you’ve acquired won’t be put to use for the day. This type of suspensions always vanishes one’s eagerness to study. But, for the unprepared it’s heaven scent.

College of Engineering governor Jefferson Hilario said, “There are some activities that the BulSU COE-LSC rescheduled due to many suspensions of classes and will take necessary step to catch up with our schedule of activities for this academic year and our service to the students of our college will not budge and change. However, these activities will continue this month of November and December even if the events are scheduled supposedly last month of October.”

But, for the graduating students who will be having their board exams it’s madly disadvantageous, because for the short span of time, they need to know all the learnings from professors to pass and top notch the upcoming board exam. All the surprisingly announced interruptions of classes, lead to no greater good.

On the other side, all these gathered small vacation will make students rest a little bit and unwind, gaining more strength to study harder.

And best for those who have tons of plates to have a longer duration to finish and furnish all of them.

Like what Engr. Farin said, making special classes is the best answer, but there will be sacrifices from the students and the subject instructors. Learning doesn’t always come from the university, because a man can learn by himself. Advanced studying, recalling lessons, reading lectures and books and watching online tutorials are the best solution for an individual student. Studying doesn’t always depend on the teachings because it’s the students who acquire knowledge, so it’s a decision to study alone.

Furthermore, class interruptions must be announced earlier or before the day of suspensions, for there are a lot of students who don’t receive announcement quickly. If it will happen, there will be no waste of money, time and effort for all the people inside our university.

Time passes by. What should we do during those times? Do we make it worthy?

Or do we take it for granted? Time is gold. We waste it then we suffer. Learnings are not always written in the blackboard but sometimes it’s being on board alone. Learning by your own is the best. Taking break is rest, but living on rest is laziness which may lead to failure. Being late can kill someone, but being on time can make someone. Announcements should take place before the event not during the event. It becomes more problematic surprise not a notice of help.

OPINION

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Allen Cruz Editor-in-Chief

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CIRCUIT BREAKER

indi lahat ng nakikita natin ay totoo.

‘Wag magpalinlang. Ang mundo ay isang ilusyon.

Minsan na akong naniwala sa hindi naman totoo. Dati naniwala ako na kapag nag-sabit ako ng medyas bago sumapit ang pasko, may matatanggap akong regalo. Sumikat ang araw at wala akong napala. Doon ako nagsimulang magduda kung totoo nga ba si Santa. Kung totoong nasa listahan n’ya ‘ko ng mga makukulit, o kung masyado lang talaga akong mabait.

Minsan na rin akong naniwala sa mga engkanto. Sa kung paano ako kukunin nito ‘pag hindi ako natulog ng maaga. O sa kung paano sila nagtatago sa likod ng puno ng mangga. Sa kung paano sila nasa paligid kahit hindi ko nakikita. Sa kung paano nakakahinga sa tubig ang

John Rafael Anton Razon Associate Editor

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indi ko alam kung ano ang pumasok sa isip ko kung bakit siya ang pinili ko.

May mga bagay siguro na talagang hindi mo maipaliwanag. Mga pagkakataon na hindi naman dapat at mga katuwirang hindi sapat.

Malayo ang tingin ko kasi hindi naman ako interesado. Walang kamalay-malay sa mga desisyon, nagkamali ata ako ng ginawang aksyon. Ang hirap pala.

Pinili ko siya dahil gusto ko maging praktikal kahit hindi ko mahal, pwede ako yumaman sa kanya. Maganda ang magiging tahak ng buhay ko. Pero ang hirap talaga.

Hindi talaga kita mahal.

Naka tingin ako sa malayo, pilit kong

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Nang subukan kong ‘wag maniwala

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Nakita ko ang daang tinatahak ko. Madilim at malalim. Pero kahit anong dilim at lalim pa ng buhay, naniniwala ako sa pagasa. Sa pagkakataon. Sa halaga. mga sirena. Pero hindi pala talaga sila totoo.

‘Yun ang alam ko.

Minsan na rin akong naniwala sa mahika.

Sa kung paano pinalabas ng isang payaso ang kuneho sa kanyang sombrero. Sa kung paano nag apoy ang mga baraha at sa kung paano sila biglang nawawala. Naniwala at namangha ako sa mahika.

Minsan na rin akong naniwala sa tadhana.

Na ang lahat ng bagay ay planado. Na ang kapalaran natin ay nakaguhit sa kalawakan. Na ang kinabukasan natin ay nakatakda na bago pa man mangyari.

Minsan na akong naniwala sa hindi naman totoo. At sa dami ba naman ng pinaniwalaan ko, sa isang bagay lang ako hindi naniwala.

Oo, sa sarili ko.

Hindi ako naniwala sa sarili ko. Hindi ako naniwala sa sariling kakayahan ko. Hindi ako naniwala sa nag-iisang bagay na dapat ay maniwala ako. Mas naniwala ako sa kakayahan ng iba at umasa sa magagawa nila. Doon ako naging mahina. Sinubukan kong maghanap ng halaga. At sa paghahanap ko, ako naman ang nawala.

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Pinagtagpo ngunit hindi itinadhana

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May mga bagay siguro na talagang hindi mo maipaliwanag. Mga pagkakataon na hindi naman dapat at mga katuwirang hindi sapat. pinapasok sa utak ko “Tama ba talaga na siya na ang piliin ko?” May bumulong sa likod ko, “Ikaw ang bahala anak, kung saan ka sasaya.

Hindi kita pipigilan.”, sabi ng nanay ko habang nakatingin sa mga mata ko.

Pumasok ako sa kursong hindi ko naman talaga mahal sa pag iisip na may magandang kinabukasan sa tatahakin ko. Baon baon ko ang ngiti ng mga magulang ko sa unang pag tapak ko sa kolehiyo.

Sa pag agos ng panahon, sa mga lubak ng pag subok, sa tamis ng mga minimithi, unti-unti na kitang natutunan mahalin. Pero ang lalim pala ng istorya mo. Ang dami mong pinag daanan. Ang bilis mo, kasabay ng oras kung gumalaw.

Ang kagandahan mong nababalot ng hiwaga, malamlam mong mga kwento, niyakap ko ng buong-buo. Ang sarap pala sa piling mo.

Salamat at tinanggap mo pa din ako kahit na nung una ay hindi ikaw ang aking tipo. Ang hilig ko talaga ay sumulat. Ngunit naisip ko na, pwede naman din pala akong sumulat kahit iba ang aking patutunguhan.

Alam ko marami akong naging pagkakamali sa buhay ko, pero malaking ang aking pasasalamat dahil hindi mo ako pinabayaan at hinding-hindi iniwan. Ang saya sumulat at maging inhinyero!

OPINION

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VIVACIOUS BUILDER

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hen can you say that you’ve hit the bottom?

When you have a failing grade, depressed, or when everything seems falling apart?

Hitting the bottom is not all about grades. It can be about the challenges of life, personal struggles, emotional breakdown, and other circumstances which will test our capabilities. We can’t see all of these for now, but when we were faced with the results, we can never go back. However, one thing is for sure. We’ll be able to correct and overcome it.

An Engineer once told me, “Ang pagkatao natin ay koleksyon ng mga kamalian natin.” And I want to share this to all those who are having a hard time not just in studies,

Benz Coronel

Managing Editor for Admin

OBLIVIOUS DEMIGOD

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very second, every hour, every day, every time rather, some of the times we feel empty inside. In that end of that 24-hour when you’re alone in your bedroom, you’ll feel exhausted and abandoned. Even an 11:11 wish could not possibly answer your queries and worries. Unlike earlier your fountain of bliss is ravishingly immeasurable, because of companion. It is like you are inside a big space of lost and melancholy. It is the new normal trend today. It is not a good trend it’s vicious. But, we began to be hipsters of this one. Apparently, we weren’t satisfied on what we have, else we envy others. We envy others, not because they are better than us --- they look happy --- and we’re not.

And sometimes, it’s great that even the weather bears with your bovine entity. That

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Rock Bottom

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Mistakes and failures will be the best teachers that we’ll ever meet because it will give us the tests before the lesson.

life, or relationships, but especially to those people who think that giving up or surrendering will be the best option. When we commit mistakes or have failed, we tend to be afraid to try another way to correct it and some-

times, we find ways or excuses just to justify and convince ourselves that we did nothing wrong. There’s no limit in trying another solution for a problem just when we’re taking examinations. But, we must make sure that we are not stepping on others just to reach our goal.

Mistakes and failures will be the best teachers that we’ll ever meet because it will give us the tests before the lesson. It will also help strengthen our personalities and minds in order to face the world that awaits for each one of us. It must not be the reason or a way to define who we are today or someday but rather a motivation to mold, boost, and bring out the best in each one of us.

Kaya mga ka-COE, kapit lang at ituloy natin ang ating nasimulan!

Feel to be alive again

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Don’t pity on yourself, it’ll just spit on you.

What you need is freedom from your own self.

destroy you. Surviving with that burden inside your chest, like it burns the whole you, will give you extra tokens for living. You don’t need a sweet escape, you need to face it, fix it. There’s no one in this perfectly imperfect world that can be you except you. Don’t pity on yourself, it’ll just spit on you. What you need is freedom from your own self. Freedom from all your own created dimensions, anxiety and reasons. Schooling is dreadful but learning is stunningly amazing.

time, only the weather caresses your dying soul. Some may call it, “Oh! You’re just tired…

Stressed... Depressed… Lost… Bored” but even in our own, we can’t define it, badly unexplainable. Again, the weather is by your side, but this time, that rain, those curtains of clouds, stopped on crying. The sky turns blue with hazy golden sun, greeting you with its triumph, new beginning, new hope. Time freezes. You see a heterogeneous chroma, like it tells all of your colors.

You just need to find your perfect outlet.

An outlet where you can shout all your anger.

A place where you can freely move, far from being judged. A stranger who doesn’t care about your blabs. A friend who’ll listen to your senseless fabricated stories. A sky that will ease your raging meteors inside your heart. An arm that will just hug you, and will not speak. A waving ocean that will give you comfort. A 9/9 difficulty-mountain that will silently rob all your fears.

All of those things should make you not

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Alfred Contaoe Art Director

MEMENTO MORI

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t’s 3 o’clock in the morning. There you are – physically, mentally and emotionally drained. But you still have to study for your exams, whilst taking the last sip of your fourth cup of coffee. Your heart starts pounding, who knows if it’s due to too much caffeine or too much fear? You’ve been studying all night but it feels like it’s still not enough; worrying if you could still save the semester or just end up disappointing people who are counting on you.

And then the next day, you have to hide your worries away and pretend that you’re okay, for it is easier than explaining to everyone why you’re suffering from palpable pain.

According to a Behavioral Medicine Chief, suicide and depression rates are increasing among Filipino Youth. We tend to be triggered by different stressors: academic struggle, family issues, financial problems, high expec-

Jerome Macainan News Editor

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ecently, I have failed to acknowledge the true meaning of glory. As I aimlessly write this bizarre combination of letters that shall soon form some meaning, I may somehow be able to express myself and tell how it feels to stand on a pedestal of stone, sinking into the deepest parts of the ocean of forgetfulness as it was of no purpose to me. I am a nobody, praised for the works of my mind and hands. Praises I never had before and, therefore, I shall forever shield myself from. Their watchful eyes prying on you. Their expectations growing higher as your late-night procrastination produces a marvelous outcome. Take job orders, get spontaneous messages about the things that you are to accomplish soon, make sure the events had great promotions. Drag, drop, change the color, wait, the alignment is not right. Damn you OCD, I need to finish this

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This Is Not How My Story Ends tations from other people, peer misunderstandings, and failed relationships. These stress levels place us right in the middle of destructive health issues affecting our physiological and mental well-being. Although depression is often triggered by external events, sometimes it doesn’t require to have a reason, because it doesn’t get

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And to you, who suffer from palpable pain and emotional distress right now, I want you to know that you are important; that your feelings are valid.

to choose who it affects. You can have an almost ‘perfect life’ but depressive episodes can still come out of nowhere.

“Gawa gawa lang niya ‘yan para magpapansin!” – the typical prejudice characterized with people suffering from mental health conditions. Thus, millions of people are too scared of seeking help. They just hide the overwhelming surge of emotions inside, and let it kill them slowly without anyone noticing it. The social stigma and prejudice only lengthen the suffering and increase the burden of the people who struggle with various mental health conditions.

Labelling them as insane, violent, dangerous, attention-seekers, famewhores, and many other dismissive comments and stigmatizing stereotypes makes it hard for them to come out and seek help which hinders efficient and effective recovery.

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The Faceless Man

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In any case please let me know if there’s more I can give you.If nothing comes of it, then just know we are grateful.

glass box of reverence, far from the praises and from the responsibilities, away from the prying eyes of expectation and admiration. I hate seeing my reflection in their clamoring eyes these past few days, glowing with faith built from lies.

They are like wolves that stalks in the darkness, waiting for the right time to rip you open. You are not the only one hopeless, believe me. I am growing tired.

before midnight. Perfection is projected on me, through the paper-thin protection I can never believe could ever save me. It did.

“May papagawa ako,” each time I would open my messaging app in my smartphone. I have read those words before, heard them, for as many times that I could recall. It usually feeds my anxiety, and occasionally fills up my to-do list. At least the latter was purposeful. “May gagawin pa ba ako?” I would usually ask myself, whenever I feel like I have forgotten what it is that I must accomplish before the sun sets.

I would have my usual anxiety attacks, thinking

Once upon a time, I was a nobody. A masked man, or perhaps a man with no face. A ghost, misguided and invisible, that haunts the halls of Natividad. No one would even recognize me as someone of importance. Far from the

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06 Loraine Baez

Features Editor

CEE NUK TAN

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rowing up, I was never used of being wounded because I was good but everything has changed since I received my first wound 6 years ago. The wound was bloody and it was named College Algebra.

People around me were shocked. How on earth did this soldier got a wound? Is she not that good? Is she not that skilled? Maybe, she was not in the right battle.

People, o, people. They are like bees buzzing in your ear; whispering doubts and creating confusion. Are you in the right battle? Is that battle worth fighting? Oh, you are not that good. Gotcha! Another F for you.

Every year, I have been receiving

Diana Mendoza Sports Editor

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ll is fair in love and war, but the over a century-and-a-half-old quotation failed to consider that things just aren’t that simple. The concept doesn’t apply to all.

She gave her most courageous smile and bore the pain hoping it could heave him out of his dark past, all at the cost of possibly tearing her own heart open—it only wanted him enclosed inside. So then, she visioned death in the morning when the light hasn’t come through yet; inhaling became an exceedingly difficult task.

Slowly, it filled her with an odd sadness, though, as she had forgotten. She had forgotten how to live without the mask of uncaring happiness. She had forgotten the warmth of the daylight as she cocooned herself in the blanket of misery. She had forgotten her ambitions that

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Wounded Soldier wounds and every summer, it was being healed. There comes a time when I have to go an extra mile just to heal the wound named Statistics of Rigid Bodies. It was not just bloody, it also consumed a lot of money!

I remember the time when I got four (4) wounds in a row. It was 3 years ago and I still remember the faces of those people. (Just

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It may gone real bloody but bleeding means breathing.

kidding!). It was the hardest battle I ever had.

I felt like I was about to give up. I started to question myself. Am I not enough? Charot.

Good thing, the Lord Commander of the night watch said that my watch has not yet ended. I was relieved!

Lately, I realized that even I was severely wounded, 10 wounds to be exact, I am still in the battle I chose to be in. Even if I have many fallen comrades and most of my colleagues have completed their mission, I will still fight.

To the Wounded Soldiers, You may be as wounded as I am, will be or be greater than me. Whenever you feel like quitting, remember why you chose Enginering in the first place. It may be harder than you thought but remember that hard battle belongs to the strong soldiers. It may gone real bloody but bleeding means breathing.

Keep fighting!

Metanoia

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The true value of living isn’t measured on how many times you failed, but on how much time you invested on continually trying.

kept her afloat as she drenches in the sea of distress. She had forgotten the light in her eyes as darkness engulf her every thought because memories didn’t just haunt and shatter her, they consumed her, making her suffer the loss of will to live.

She had forgotten, too, that it’s a sole responsibility to take care of her own well-being

and emotional health. She had forgotten that self-love is an art, a weapon, a masterpiece. It is then, when she felt an inexplicable urge to get to her feet and chase every approaching sunrise up to when it sets, or so she thought: redefine the world.

She might have forgotten things, but she kept going. She doubted she couldn’t redeem herself once more, but she kept going. Through days of grief and months of regret, she strived to carry on after being deceived of how it had been about love because the only concluded certainty was lies. Much less, falsehood. She finally has been able to ease those out of her mind as she remembers she didn’t deserve people who live by self-satisfaction; she is not a piece of adornment. She remembers she never asked for an entire galaxy being offered to her when she already had her own; she needed no man because she, herself, is a goddamn warrioress.

She remembers that it was a series of long time

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Age of Youth

Raven Dario

Literary Editor

EX NIHILO NIHIL FIT

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“Nay, may balanse pa ako sa eskwelahan na kailangan kong bayaran.”

“Pinagpalit niya ko para sa iba, ganito na lang ba lagi?”

“Bagsak na naman ako” “Kanino na naman kaya ako sasama ngayon? Ako na naman mag-isa.”

“Gumawa naman sana kayo! Huwag niyo iasa sa akin lahat!”

“Ingat ka po palagi diyan papa”

agal na pagal na ang katawan kong mag-isang tinatahak ang daan patungong kawalan. Sa bawat pagsikat ng araw, hindi alam ang kahihinatnan ng bawat yapak. Hindi pa man sumasapit ang dapithapon ay pagod na ang aking mga paa sa paghakbang. Sa dami ng taong nakakasalamuha, hindi pa rin mahinuha ang halaga ng pagpapatuloy. Bakit nga ba ako nandito? Ano nga bang papel ko sa mundo?

Reality comes out after a series of thoughts in your mind. You need to think of today’s dilemmas besides your existential crisis. You will move according to what life laid

More often than not, understanding our own self is more problematic than making a hard decision. Countless questions of selfworth are creeping into our hearts without a proper answer. Life constantly throws us into unexplainable situations to make everything more complicated. We often end up wondering in despair or zoning out.

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May nakita akong taong pamilyar ang mukha. Hindi ko siya binati o kinumusta. Tinignan ko lamang siya, isang blangkong tingin na kahit ako mismo, hindi alam ang ibig sabihin. Sa pagdaan ng ilang sandali, saka ko lamang napagtanto kung sino siya. Isang repleksyon ng aking sarili sa salamin ng nakaraan.

Let’s always think beyond our reasoning.

There’s always more to what our perception dictates. Learn to accept what’s happening today and somehow tomorrow will be easier.

Why did I end up being like this? This question would storm out of nowhere and will hit you real hard. Often times, the answer to this question is in its most negative form.

True enough, another episode of depression will come.

before you.

Sa hindi ko pagpansin sa kasalukuyan, kinain ako ng hinaharap at ng nakaraan. Hindi ako makaahon sa kumunoy ng ala-ala at sa dilim na dala ng kawalang pag-asa. Sa pagpilit bumitiw sa mga bagay na hindi ko hawak, natangay ako sa isang lugar na walang sigurado, tanging pagdududa ang sandigan ko.

How many times did we confide ourselves into self-doubts and ended up believing our clouded mindsets? We are so consumed by the future and the past that we cannot enjoy what life had in store for us now. Life will only get tougher day by day, and though anticipation is good, let’s try to live for now.

Kung babagsak, babawi.

Kung masasaktan, babangon.

Kung iiyak, ngingiti.

Kung may mga bagay na pinagsisisihan, baunin ang mga natutunan at magsimulang muli.

Let’s always think beyond our reasoning. There’s always more to what our perception dictates. Learn to accept what’s happening today and somehow tomorrow will be easier. You will eventually end up in the place you wanted to be. You will understand yourself. Your dream will materialize into reality.

Your situation will be better. It will happen sooner or later, trust me.

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EDITORIAL BOARD AND STAFF 2017 - 2018 Allen Khristian Cruz EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

John Rafael Anton Razon ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Mary Rose Legerin

MANAGING EDITOR FOR FINANCE

Loraine Baez

FEATURES EDITOR

Diana Mendoza SPORTS EDITOR

Benz Coronel

MANAGING EDITOR FOR ADMIN

Alfred Contaoe ART DIRECTOR

Jerome Macainan NEWS EDITOR

Raven Dario

LITERARY EDITOR

WRITERS: Mikole Avenilla, Michael Giron, Malaica Mendoza, Cheska Cruz, Jeremiah Reyes, Rosselyn Grace Suscana, Jan Vincent Melecio, Shermaine Doroja, Christine Caasi, Jhim Aerish Dela Cruz, Julie Mae Rebanal, Aiyana Tanjuan ARTISTS AND PHOTOJOURNALISTS: Michael Pangilinan, Sairahlen Palti, Samantha Raemel Magabo, Mark Louis Buenaventura, Jamill Bilbao, Danica Ria Diaz, Christian Kemp Bernardo, Amita Danielle Aquino, Feejay Lagrama, Chris Ivan Borja, Adrian Mendoza, Irish Constantino, Leonilazel Balagtas, Marvin David Engr. Allan Clark Timoteo PUBLICATION ADVISER

Engr. Renato Gopez CONSULTANT

PRINTING FUNDED BY: COE PTA 2017-2018

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COE hosts Science and Technology Week 2017 JHIM AERISH DELA CRUZ

Bulacan State University’s (BulSU) annual Science and Technology Week was hosted by the College of Engineering (COE) with the theme “Science and Technology for the People”, held at BulSU Valencia Hall, September 26.

The event was organized by the college’s organizations and local student council headed by Engr. Dennis Dela Cruz.

The morning program started with a parade from BulSU Activity Center to Valencia Hall joined by members of the faculty and students from different colleges namely College of Science (CS), College of Industrial Technology (CIT), College of Information and Communications Technology (CIT) and the event’s host, College of Engineering.

Hon. Salvador B. Belaro Jr., the event’s guest speaker, compliments the university for celebrating and initiating this kind of event.

“Ang pag-celebrate ng Science and Technology Week is not a meaningless activity.

It has a meaningful significance because it demonstrates the commitment of the leadership, to initiate Science and Technology activities in school and in the community,” dis-

HI-TECH. Participants preparing for Science and Technology Week’s Robotics Competition. Contributed photo by Chris Ivan Borja

cussed Rep. Belaro Jr. To add some excitement and remarkable experiences to the participants, this year’s event added new activities like Tower Building Competition and Robotics Competition.

The event also included seminars and workshops which could help the participants’ growth in terms of technological advancements.

Among these seminars were, Virtual Reality Philippines, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Startup Workshop, Sparkfruit’s Training and Workshop on Arduino, and the DLSU Faculty of Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) on Artificial Intelligence.

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Maningas ranks 8th in 2017 ME Licensure Exam

CHESKA CRUZ

College of Engineering (COE) garnered 77.59% overall passing rate wherein 90 out of 116 passed. However, Bulacan State University (BulSU) graduate Paolo Maningas ranked 8th with a grade of 89.45 % in this year’s Mechanical Engineer (ME) Licensure Exam, September 2017.

With a high passing rate, some think that the exam may be easy but Maningas expressed otherwise.

“Bali no’ng review days Monday to Saturday ‘yung pasok. ‘Yung Monday to Friday gigising siguro ako ng 8 am tapos magstart na ako mag-aral tapos natatapos ako mag-aral mga 12 midnight. Kinukumpleto ko lang po yung 8 hours na tulog. Tapos tuwing Sabado rest day ko po, ‘yung aral ko lang po

no’n kapag pumapasok ako sa review center.

Tapos sa Sunday po mga 5 to 6 hours ako nag-aaral,” shared Maningas.

“Medyo intimidated din kasi ako nun kasi hindi din naman ako ga’nong katalinuhan tapos makakalaban mo is yung mga summa or magna. Mindset ko lang is kailangan ko lang maka-atleast 90 points every exam para makasama sa top,” he added.

He said that he never expected to come out as one of the top performers but added that maybe, it was God’s will as well.

COE Dean Renato Gopez sends his congratulations to all graduates who passed the board exam.

Contributed photo by Engr. Paolo Maningas

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BulSU CpE reigns DOST Regional Invention Contest and Exhibit JOHN RAFAEL ANTON RAZON

PROUD AND ACCOMPLISHED. CPE studes in their booth showcasing their prototype. Contributed photo by Engr. Alberto Cruz and Engr. Marites Castro Bulacan State University (BulSU) Computer Engineering (CpE) department reigned as they were hailed the first and second place at the Regional Invention Contest and Exhibit (RICE) held at Central Luzon State University, July 25-27.

Organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Regional Invention Contest and Exhibit aims to promote amateur inventions that will benefit the greater good with their theme of Science for the people.

Automatic Rainwater Collector with Filtration and Potability Analysis, Micro-controlled Load Transfer Switch for Home-Based Thermoelectric Power Generator Mounted on a Galva-

nized Roof, the breath consuming titles which in their complexity snatched the first and second place respectively in the event’s Sibol Category.

They even rebuilt the system for portability and had a hardtime transporting the project from place to another because of its size.

The Rainwater Filtration System was CpE department’s best thesis last academic year.

Their technical adviser, Engr. Marites Castro said that one of the largest factors for their victory is to be able to produce a prototype.

“Nung una talagang literal na prototype lang ‘yung itsura no’ng prinesent as thesis, pero inayos na namin ‘yung itsura no’ng dinala namin [sa] contest,” shared Engr. Alberto Cruz, adviser.

CPE program promotes 50% software and 50% hardware for the thesis, so they [students] are already aware of the environment.

Their inventions are now being registered for patency.

Meanwhile, Thermoelectric Power Generator, in which the concept is aligned to DOST related topics which gave them an advantage.

On the other hand, the advisers encouraged the students not to limit their imagination but rather make it real and show the people what they are capable of.

ECE quizzers place 3rd in IECEP-MSC Quiz Bowl 2017

MIKOLE AVENILLA

Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) quizzers placed 3rd at the IECEPManila Student Chapter (IECEP-MSC) Quiz Bowl 2017 entitled Phronesis: Thinking Beyond Limitation held at the IRTC Conference Hall, Technological University of the Philippines – Manila, September 29, 2017.

Tristan James Constantino, Alexander Matias, Arman John Morsiquillo of ECE-5A, John Paul Dela Cruz of ECE-5B, Jess Ryan Olayon of ECE-5C, and Aeron Chester Dino of ECE-4A, represented the school during the IECEP-MSC Quiz Bowl. After months of in-

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AMPLIFIED. ECE quizzers receive their awards with their coach Engr. Donald Lapiguerra. Photo by IECEP - MSC

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EE quizzers dominate in 13th RSCON ALLEN KHRISTIAN CRUZ

POWERED UP. Math Wizard quizzers (left) and Regional Quiz Show quizzers (right) with their respective coaches at the awarding ceremony. Contributed photo by IIEE-BulSU SC The quizzers from the Electrical Engineering (EE) department dominated the 13th Regional Student Conference (RSCON) as the two teams grabbed the championship and 1st runner-up of the conference’s two main events held at Holy Angel University, September 29-30.

“Buong quiz show naging challenge kasi nakaka-excite na nakakakaba habang nakasalang doon, pero ‘yung pinaka-challenge ay ‘yung sa clincher kasi malakas yung mga nakatapat namin doon,” shared James Paul Pulayan of BSEE 4A, team captain of the Math Wizard quizzers who bagged the championship.

The 13th RSCON consisted of two main events, the 31st Regional Quiz Show and the 17th Regional Math Wizard wherein students from different universities all over the region showcase their knowledge in Electrical Engineering professional subjects and Mathematics.

The EE Quizzers were divided into two teams to compete for these two events.

The quizzers have been reviewing since summer vacation to prepare for the quiz show.

Their coach, Engr. Anthony Reyes, expressed his delight for the team’s improvement from last year’s performance.

“Great ‘yung performance nila. Malalakas lahat ng quizzers in terms of math challenges.

Palagi lang sila nag-re-review kaya worth it na nanalo sila,” he shared.

Meanwhile, Al Gene Baguisa recalled their performance as the team’s captain in the Regional Quiz Show, “Sa performance naman ng team noong regionals, ayos naman. Pero alam namin na marami pa kami kailangan i-improve para sa Nationals,” explained Baguisa.

Baguisa’s team, coached by Engr. Arjay Alba, scored a total of 15 points, winning 1st runner-up title among 15 universities.

The team is set to compete for the national level but the date and venue is yet to be announced.

Globe sets GoWifi in motion: Extends BulSUans’ capabilities MICHAEL RYAN GIRON

Globe officially launched its GoWifi program to Bulacan State University (BulSU) Main Campus’ students extending their learning and networking capabilities by using its reliable internet services, September 4.

Globe Executive Vice President for Channel Management Bernie Llmazon, Globe Chief Commercial Officer Albert de Larrazabal, Globe myBusiness Head Derrick Heng and WiFi Business Group Director Adrian Te through a ribbon cutting ceremony.

With over 35,000 students at the main campus alone, the said program will be of much boost for the advancement of the university and will maximize students’ learning and potential through the Globe company’s unselfish vision.

“We can consider the internet as an extended classroom for our students. With the number of resources available online, we want to make it accessible for students to access the internet at high speeds to research, finish their assignments, and further educate themselves,” said de Larrazabal.

The official launch was led by the BulSU President Dr. Cecilia Gascon, along with

The BulSU Main Campus is not the

only area and university to have access to Globe’s WiFi service, GoWiFi is a public service to the whole nation. The company has set up 1,000 locations and 10,000 access points all over the country which serve the noble cause. There is a time limit though for browsing the internet depending on the decision of the internet provider and administration but is compatible with any device that has WiFienabled feature.

In addition, to experience the GoWifi’s service, students must connect through FreeGoWifi network and enter the site that will pop up that says “Start Browsing” and enjoy the given minutes to surf and browse.

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CLASSIFIED. COE studes determined to achieve their desired major. Photo by Chris Ivan Borja.

COE conducts 2017 Classification Exam MIKOLE AVENILLA

College of Engineering (COE) conducted its second classification exam for the incoming third year students, June 17.

In taking the exams, the requirements needed were the same as the first classification exam held last school year, wherein students must completely pass all their subjects during their General Engineering years. Around 1,300 students took the exam this year, 1256 of which were able to pass.

Engr. Arjay Alba, the sub-head of the committee who arranged the questions for the classification exam, said that there is already a data bank from the first classification exam, wherein the questions gathered from different departments–covering 10 questions each for ev-

ery math and science subjects–were subjected to the mock exam. “[In accordance to the mock exam] So in-evaluate namin, nagkaroon ng item analysis, tapos kinuha namin yung top 100 na most answered questions. ‘Yun yung kinonsider namin para sa unang battery exam,” explained Engr.

Alba.

In addition, COE studes find the exam difficult knowing that the use of calculator was prohibited.

After taking this year’s exam, some students said that it was more on computations unlike the first classification exam, which was more on terminologies.

“Siguro medyo mahirap ng konti [classification exam], pero ‘di gano’n kahirap kasi natatapos din nila ng ‘ala sa oras e, 3 hours [the exam], one and a half palang tapos na nila,” said Engr. Romeo Robles, former COE Dean.

The exam also revealed that the students who got high scores were also those who have outstanding academic records. “Sa tingin ko validated naman yung exam,” he added.

“Yung ngayon [exam], kumbaga ‘yun na ‘yung second batch no’ng mga madadali. ‘Yung unang madali naibigay na do’n sa unang batch, ‘yung kasunod parang more on computation,” he added.

Meanwhile, those who failed to pass their mid-year classes have shifted their course since the college is no longer accommodating any lower year level than that of the 3rd year regular students.

COE taps 51.87% passing rate in ECE Board Exam JHIM AERISH DELA CRUZ

From last year’s 49.75%, College of Engineering (COE) hit a 51.87% passing rate in the October 2017 Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) Board Examination increasing its performance by 2.12%.

According to the Professional Regulation Com-

mission (PRC), 97 out of 187 Bulacan State University (BulSU) graduates passed the examination wherein 85 are first timers and 12 are re-takers.

“Sinasabi nila hind naman daw padamihan ng naaral sa board exam. Pagalingan lang kung naaral mo ba yung mga lumabas nung board exam,” explained Palileo.

Alyanna Marie Palileo, one of the board passers, shared her thoughts after taking the exam.

However, COE Dean Engr. Renato Gopez sends his regards to all the board passers.

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2017 REE Licensure Exam: Lizarondo places 8th ALLEN KHRISTIAN CRUZ

Bulacan State University (BulSU) graduate Vincent Lizarondo ranked 8th in 2017 Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) Licensure Examination recording a 90.75% rating, September 2-3. College of Engineering (COE) generated a 74.44% overall passing rate where 63 are first timers and 4 are re-takers.

“I spent a lot of time just to master those subjects. But I realized na kaya ko pala ‘di gusto ‘yung subject eh dahil ‘di ko lang ma-gets but dahil nag-tiyaga akong intindihin, nagustuhan ko rin ‘yung subjects,” said Lizarondo.

Lizarondo believed that he will top the exam. And so, it happened.

On preparation for the exam, Lizarondo shared that he has to attend a review center even though he had already mastered some subjects to gain new knowledge. He studies for at least 6 hours at home and takes a 10-minute break for every 50 minutes of studying.

“I attended a review center. And even alam ko na ‘yung ibang subjects, um-attend pa rin ako ng mga classes regularly dahil may mga bagong knowledge na matututunan kahit na ga’no mo ka-master ‘yung isang subject. I also study for at least 6 hours a day sa bahay. Ang study habit ko is 50-10, 50 minutes study and then 10 minutes break.

And one last thing, ‘di ako puro aral lang.

Contributed photo by Engr. Vincent Lizarondo

Naglilibang din ako from time to time para ‘di sobrang stress,” shared Lizarondo.

He also admitted that he had difficulties studying subjects he does not like.

“Master the basics especially ‘yung mga math. If you are able to analyze them without getting confused then ‘di ka rin malilito sa EE subjects. Also, stop worrying about sa exams and magiging results dahil di mo yun makokontrol. Just believe that God can do miraculous things. Magfocus ka dun sa ma-co-control mo which is yung magprepare ka. Kung nagtanim ka eh siguradong may aanihin ka kaya kung magrereview ka eh sure na papasa ka. Enjoy the experience.

Wag i-isolate ang sarili and spend time with your classmates para less ang stress,” ended Lizarondo.

A day of Emerson for BulSU STEM takers JEREMIAH REYES

The College of Engineering (COE) hosted the Science and Technology week, one of the biggest events that annually occurs in Bulacan State University (BulSU). This is where Emerson, a well-reputed company, gave seminars to 270 collective students from the College of Engineering and College of Information and Communications Technology (CICT), September 2017.

Emerson started the plenary orientation to all engineering participants by bringing up the spirit of a millennial engineer. The speaker, Engr. Daphnee Solas focused on the traits that millennial engineers must possess and avoid. Moreover, she introduced the Internet of Things (IoT) which means all things can now be controlled and manipulated through the internet anywhere around the globe by one computer. She ended the seminar by challenging our would-be engineers to integrate the technologies of today.

After the plenary orientation, Emerson

Contributed photo by IECEP-BulSU SC

conducted seminar for the Industrial Engineering students lead by Villacer Ceredon. The speaker focused on problem solving strategies that are helpful in mitigating and solving problems usually encountered in projects. The generalization of his talk is on how to be a project manager, and how you will lead to be the catalyst of change.

dition, they also pointed out that Industrial Engineers can play the role of IT in their company.

On the other hand, the company also conducted a seminar for Mechanical Engineering students about compressor modulation in air conditioning application. Engr. Lowelle Rigunay taught students how to change the capacity of compressors to save power.

Emerson also conducted a seminar led

by Mr. Allan Regis together with Ms. Anna Espinosa about IT trends and career in information security dedicated for students who want to engage in network and information security services. They share the environment in Information Security and causes of its failures. In ad-

Although one day is not enough to tackle the whole concept of the topic, the students, indeed, got the gist of their presentation. And Emerson did their best in sharing their knowledge and decades of experiences in industry to students aspiring to innovate and play a great role in science and technology.

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Immersion of techy students to VRPH’s magic MICHAEL RYAN GIRON

Mr. Realubit presented variety of applications of the VR including education and the field training it can provide. He also promoted the involvement of Google and Facebook, that in years, will probably release world class techs as the VR progresses in the market. One of his standpoint in the talk was, “VR: a new medium of entertainment and artistic expression”. He confidently assured the audience that in no time, the VR tech will soon dominate the market and boost our capabilities as a student, worker or just a mere citizen.

A TEST IN REALITY. COE Gov. Hilario testing out virtual reality gear in action.

Photo by Jamill Bilbao Imagine walking around your favorite theme park or meeting your friends from afar face to face without actually having to go out of your room.

Virtual Reality Philippines (VRPH) conducted a seminar last 27th of September at the Valencia Hall with their University Connection program to establish partnership with the Bulacan State University (Main Campus) in line with the university’s annual Science and Technology Week celebration. The event had only provided 600 slots for the whole university but settled with 1000 participants due to the unexpected number of student’s registration.

College of Engineering (COE) once again led the pursuance of innovation with our new

Student Ambassador for VRPH, Mr. Jefferson Hilario (COE’s Local Student Council Governor from Mechatronics Engineering) to represent our school for expanding the virtual reality community. Mr. Hilario assisted the staffs and guest speakers to promote the technology in that said event.

The program was supposed to start at 8:00 am but due to road congestion and emergency meeting, their founder, Mr. Cristopher David could not make it to the event in time. Around 9:00 am, the talk had started with the application of Virtual Reality presented by Mr. Neil Joshua Realubit (Developer Relations at VRPH) and comprehensively explained the further potential and evolution of Oculus Rift (a head mounted device that projects virtual scenes).

Followed by other VR evangelists, the talk went on to different aspects like Web and Artificial Intelligence. Mr. Pete Deyto (Academic Relations Manager, VRPH), discussed the behind the curtains of VR and how developers code the software and how startups arise just by having the passion and desire to be involved with the VR scene. He revealed and showed exclusive coverage on how the magic behind the VR is being done. From the hardware, head tracking and motion tracking of the device to software, instructions and linkages to internet and how mapping is possible. Guest speakers also allowed the students to be interactive and answered questions regarding the foundations of making VR apps. Discussions about the programming software like Unity3D and Unreal Engine was reiterated because of its complications for being a phase in making VR apps.

The program ended with closing remarks and hands on activities for VR apps using

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BulSU-UES launches SAMBALARAN JEROME MACAINAN

Bulacan State University – University Extension Services (BulSU-UES) launched Sama na sa Pambayang Kaunlaran (Sambalaran) which aims to connect different communities in Bulacan in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) as well other government agencies which can help the prosperity of the whole community, held at Valencia Hall, October 23.

The event was composed of different sub-events involving the community and dif-

ferent organizations to collaborate in initiating projects which could be of beneficial to the community.

One of these projects is the lighting of 5 barangays in the Municipality of Hagonoy through solar power in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE).

“Naging matagumpay siya kase sa pamamagitan ng sambalaran lalong naging maganda yung relasyon natin sa ating local

government units at saka non-governmental organizations at halos lahat ng ating inanyayahan ay dumalo. Ang kagandahang isa pa, ang DSWD Regional Social Welfare and Development ay naglaan ng pondo sa 4Ps ng humigit kumulang apat na pu’t apat na milyon na gagamitin sa training packages ng mga 4Ps beneficiaries na ang kabalikat dito ay ang state universities para mabigyan sila ng sustainable livelihood program,” said Director Victor Ramos, on the success of Sambalaran.

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Espinola places 3rd in 36th PICE Regional Quiz Show

JEROME MACAINAN

period for the Civil Engineering Quizzers of Bulacan State University supervised by Engr.

June-June Santos, adviser of both CE Quizzers’ Club and PICE BulSU-SC. The quiz was divided into three (3) rounds, with each question varying with the given time limit. Questions were subdivided into categories, namely: Geotechnical Engineering and Fluid Mechanics, Mathematics, Transportation and Environmental Engineering, and Design and Construction subjects.

STRUCTURED. Espinola receives award with Engr. June June Santos, Engr. Gilbert Pascual, PICE BulSU Officers and CE Quizzers’ Club. Contributed photo by PICE BulSU-SC

Josua James Espinola of BSCE-5A placed 3rd in the 36th Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Regional Quiz Show held at Columban College, Olongapo City, September 9.

With a final score of 10 points, Josua James made sure that he shall proceed in the

2017 PICE National Quiz Show to be held at SMX Convention in Pasay City.

Preparations were thoroughly conducted, with PICE BulSU continuing its streak of being one of the representatives of Region III in the National Quiz Show. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays were allotted as a review

Accompanied by Engr. June-June Santos and Engr. Gilbert C. Pascual, as well as officials of PICE BulSU-SC led by President Gerah Mae S. Young, the team had high hopes of placing and representing Region III in the Nationals.

Other CE students, who competed in the Regional Quiz Show, Jericho Velasco (BSCE 5B), placed 5th in the event, and Ralph Adrianne Cabuhat (BSCE 5B) also represented Bulacan State University in the Regionals.

BulSU launches online assessment system DIANA MENDOZA

Alongside with the initiation of the BulSU Portal last semester, the enrollment for the academic year 2017-2018 was made easier for the students due to the implementation of the online evaluation and assessment.

Since Bulacan State University is known for its long queues wherein students sleep over night inside the campus just to avoid an all day long enrollment, the anticipation of such dilemma on the security and safety of the students was the concern years ago. And so, there have already been various people behind the recommendation of the online evaluation and assessment procedure and were finally put to use by the institution just yet. The process can already be done outside the school as long as you have access to the Internet unlike in the previous one which

takes almost half a day because of the large number of students.

According to Engr. Rogelio Pimentel, head of the Management Information System (MIS) office, it was approved four years after it was proposed. He said that the conflicts the MIS anticipated before initiating the online enrollment system were the networks, domain, and a new hi-end server containing a bigger memory. Moreover, the conflicts they have encountered were merely foreseen like the students who were not able to add subjects due to the incompatibility on the curriculum that is why those who have back subjects are being advised to do the adding and changing locally through the manual process.

“Ready naman na tayo, pero with the

portal not linked on private banks, hindi possible ang online payment,” explained Pimentel. Engr. Pimentel asserted about the full implementation of the online enrollment, “BulSU is a government-run institution kaya hindi possible yung katulad sa private universities na automatic may receipt from school kapag nagbayad online,”.

Although he also added that the implementation on the previous enrollment was considered a success because of the percentage of the overall population who took the online evaluation and assessment.

Nevertheless, it is but another progression for the improvement of the quality of the university’s enrollment procedure.

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BulSU hosts ICPEP.SE Regional Conference; Defends championship throne JOHN RAFAEL ANTON RAZON

Bulacan State University (BulSU) Computer Engineering department hosted the Institute of Computer Engineers Student Edition (ICPEP.SE) Regional Conference and bags another championship, held at Valencia Hall, September 23.

ICPEP.SE BulSU Chapter’s hectic production is combined with the efforts of the students who participated in the event.

“Almost a year in the making ‘tong competition na ‘to kaya blessing in disguise na rin mas mahaba yung time namin magreview and magprepare though habang mas tumatagal lalo kaming na-pre-pressure considering na lahat kami graduating na and hindi ganun kadaling isingit ang pagrereview,” said Jam Chua, a quizzer from the department.

As for the preparation for the logic circuit and breadboarding competition, Venzon Ignacio said that continuous practice and review of several logic problems with their adviser Engr.

Alberto Cruz is their key in winning.

PROGRAMMED TO WIN. CPE department will be representing ICPEP.SE Region 3 for the National Conference. Photo by Sairahlen Palti Victor Del Corro, a representative for the programming challenge, shared his experience about the competition’s difficulty.

“Syempre mahirap pero kapag na-analyze na ‘yung problem eh madali nalang i-create yung algorithm,” explained Del Corro.

The department also proved they have the groove as they swayed another championship at the CPE Got Talent portion.

All in all, the department took home a total

of four championships, lifting further the organization’s pride.

“Super happy? Haha! Unexpected kasi kaming lahat ay first timer sa gano’ng competition,” expressed Aerenel Crisostomo, quizzer.

In addtion, the quizzers has a message to all the aspirants, “Nais ko lang sabihin na maging handa na din sila at huwag nilang kakalimutan ‘yung mga dati nilang lectures at maging aware na din sa mga latest trend na related sa ating career,” shared Abel Lugtu.

BulSU implements free tuition

MALAICA MENDOZA

Bulacan State University (BulSU) has officially declared to adapt the free tuition act starting August 2017.

Last August, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed a bill to law, executing free tuition for all state universities and colleges. Republic Act No. 10931, an act promoting universal access to quality tertiary education by providing free tuition and other school fees in state universities and colleges, local universities and colleges and state-run technical vocational institutions. This establishes the tertiary education subsidy and student loan program strengthening the unified student financial assistance system for tertiary education and appropriating funds.

Also, this allows the free tuition program to be funded by official development assistance and local and international donations.

All students of Bulacan State University

shall be “tuition-free” except those students who receives not less than fifteen thousand (15 000) pesos per semester from their benefactors.

University President, Dr. Cecilia Gascon, has clarified that enrollees shall only pay for their miscellaneous fees, and for those who have paid more than that, may get a refund. She has declared that the free tuition scheme shall be maximized among students, and no prioritization(s) shall take place.

A budget of Php 178.804 million subsidy is supposed to be allotted for the whole academic year 2017-2018; however, the said subsidy shall now be used for the first semester only due to inadequate budget to sustain the free tuition for all students. The administration promised that students will not shoulder any tuition fee payment, regardless of the insufficient budget to sustain all the students’ needs; other scholarship grants and private institutions backed-up the decision

to support the implemented scheme.

Students were required to submit profiling forms for free tuition to their respective organizations; this was requested by the Administration to be submitted to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). The said profiling forms submitted into the particular organizations, were encoded by the Management Information System (MIS). Every department in College of Engineering (COE) had volunteers for the encoding of profiling forms held at COE 201 AVR. The college also had united in order to hasten the encoding process of every engineering student’s documentations who shall receive the benefits of the free tuition act.

Profilings and encodings were held for the administration to present documentations for the free tuition as requested by CHED.

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BY JULIE MAE ROSE REBANAL

People wish upon a star So they would come true Little did they know What weight they put through A star falls Every time it grants wishes It was prayed upon Even out of selfishness

WHY SUN SHINES ALONE, WHY MOON IS WITH OTHER STARS

A lady asked A star above To bring her man back So he could build her a flat

BY MALAICA JENE MENDOZA

“I can’t allow you To make such things come true.”

Said the black hole As he pulls the star down What a poor star Sacrificed her own shine Just to stop the lady whine Telling itself, she is fine For it is her sole purpose To make people believe That destiny does exist Even it causes her life to cease So just keep wishing Even a thousand stars are falling Be sure it’s worth-living For stars isn’t just a thing

STAR

BY RAVEN CHRISTINE DARIO I am in a state Of darkness where No light passes Through my sky.

Moon, my child Govern the night alone For I believe in you And I shine by day That way you’ll never be tired In this space I created You got blinded by your light You are adored by these fragments of rock You’ve hot craters since then From full moon to new moon You’ve been through a lot I can see them through your craters Who made them?

Who created those scars?

Come near me, my child I’ll heal you First quarter to half I’ll make you full again You will never be alone Govern the night with the other stars

The moon turned Pitch black for Certain reasons I can’t think of.

From an unknown Place I found Myself staring Blankly ahead.

“For what is The reason of One’s loneliness And solitude?”

Reasons piled up, And from there, I can only see One in its light.

We are waiting Someone to mouth, “Please let my star Rise on your night”

LIFECYCLE

BY CHESKA CRUZ Oh stars, Do they breathe?

Do they live?

Do they blink?

Oh yes! They do heave, With a ho and a wink.

Like the stars we do breathe, We do live, We do blink.

Like the stars we will leave, When we’re, old we will dim.

So while young, do enflame.

For the light will go pale, Like the stars we’ll soon fade.

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Umuulan ng bulalakaw Mula sa kalawakan Ngunit may naiwan.

Mula sa teloskopyo, Tanaw ang pulutong ng Mga kikislap na bato.

Ako yung naiwan.

Isang bulalakaw na Hindi mo nilingon.

Isang bituing babagsak Ngunit hindi namasdan At hindi tinugon Napagod ka na siguro Sa pagtanaw sa iyong Mumunting kagamitan,

ng saksing mga bituin

O sadyang nasiyahan At nakuntento sa grupo Ng bulalakaw na dumaan.

Nahulog. Namatay sa ilalim.

Naglakad sa tabi ng pilapil.

Nagmuni-muni sa may batis.

Natulala. Nagapos magkabilang bisig.

Natunghay sa kadiliman ng paligid.

Nablangko ang isip.

Naparam. Nanlamig.

Natulala hanggang gabi’y lumalim.

Nagsimulang lumigalig.

Nanaginip ng kay lalim.

Nagising.

Ako’y tatama sa lupa Anumang oras mula Sa ‘di mo pagpansin.

NI JAN VINCENT MELECIO

Magniningas.

Aapoy.

Lalamig.

(Basahin mula sa ibaba hanggang titulo)

TELESKOPYO

NI JAN VINCENT MELECIO

“Ma, Pa, paano ko po mararating ang kalawakan?...”

Ito ‘yung tanong ko sa ‘king mga magulang, mula noong pagkabata ko. Pero sa t’wing tinatanong ko ito sa kanila, mababakas mo sa kanilang mukha ang labis na pagkalungkot, para bang hindi maibulalas ng kanilang mga bibig ang sagot sa aking katanungan.

Hanggang sa humantong ang aking ikapitong kaarawan. Labis ang kasiyahan na nadama ko sa bigay nila sa aking regalo. Isang teleskopyo. Sabi ni Mama, ito raw ang gagamitin ko para mapalapit sa buwan at masaksihan ang nagniningning na mga tala. Kahit papa’no, may pag-asa ng matupad ang aking pangarap. Sa tuwing sisilip raw ako sa lente ng teleskopyo, mapapalapit ako sa mga tala at masasaksihan ko ang ganda ng buwan tuwing gabi.

Ito ang magsisilbing simula ng aking paglalakbay patungong kalawakan. Gusto ko ng makawala sa abnormal kong karamdaman. Mahirap mapako sa sakit. Gustuhin ko mang lumabas ng aming tahanan, laging bawal. ‘Yung bigay na lamang nila Mama at Papa ang lagi kong kasama, kapiling. Dito ko sinisilip ang mundo. Dito ko tinitingnan ang kalawakan.

Isang gabi, nakita ko sila Mama at Papa. Umiiyak. ‘Di sila magkamayaw. Puno ng luha ang sahig mula kay Mama. Andoon sila malapit sa teleskopyong bigay nila sa akin. Si Papa, nakatanaw sa labas ng bintana. Nakatingin sa taas.

“Narating niya na...”, humahagulgol na wika ni Mama.

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The legendary question:

What is it like to graduate with honors?

ROSSELYN SUSCANA & JAN VINCENT MELECIO

W

e know that almost all of you will coincide when we are to say that engineering is not easy. Some of you will smile, some will nod continuously, some will even cry and will remember all the crazy stuffs they have done to endure thee. Therefore, knowing or meeting someone who did great in this field of study is a real amazing story for us to recognize and read. And now comes to the scene are these simple human beings who did such a great work of achieving something prestigious, that is graduating with Latin Honors.

Such is the case of Engr. Christopher C. Manuel, also known as “Sir Boyet” by his comrades, from class of 2006. He graduated Cum Laude with the course Bachelor of Science in

Civil Engineering at Bulacan State University (BulSU). He is now a successful civil engineer working as a Quantity Surveyor Manager on a reputable company.

The legendary question.

You may be asking many how; How was he before? How did he do it? How did he become a Cum Laude? What made him one? And what was it like to graduate Cum Laude?

You may be wondering what kind of student he was in college. And yes, just like the others, he wasn’t grade conscious.

“Actually, nagulat na lang ako nang sinabi sa’kin ni Sir Bobit (Engr. Romeo Robles) na qualified ako grumaduate with honors,” shared Engr. Manuel.

One of his study habits is to understand well what the teachers were teaching.

Once he understands it, it’s done. Review?

Again, just like the other students, he reviewed whenever there was an examination only; additional review when a classmate needs help.

Graduating with honors gave him the additional pressure but he made it clear that his goal was not to top notch although he passed the board examination on his first take with an average grade of 94.55%.

You might have wondered if graduating with honors does really make an advantage for job applications.

“Siguro initially lang… Initially, sa first job mo sya magiging asset. Kasi, upon application mo in your first job, wala ka pang ibang asset, wala ka pang ibang pinangha-

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hawakan. ‘Pag graduate ka with honors, plus points mo ‘yun in your application.

After ng first job mo, hindi na s’ya advantage,” he explained.

The struggle.

It has been 11 years since he graduated from BulSU so we asked him what was the hardest problem he encountered in the university --- his love life. We learned that her wife, Engr. Rien was his girlfriend since their early college days. There was this time that Rien had to retake a subject because she was marked incomplete so as the boyfriend, he would still wait for her. “Mahirap i-balance pero dahil gusto ko magkagirlfriend, dahil gusto ko ring mag-aral at gusto kong pumasa, tyinaga ko talaga,” he shared.

The lesson.

To do great work, he emphasized that you have to make sure that you love what you do; where your job is no longer a work but a hobby. A hobby where you never grow weary.

In the case of engineering is a trap, if all efforts go to waste, he suggested to be realistic and to shift to another course or major to work things out. You have to set in your mind that it is your future we are talking about, and not just for 5 years. You choose, some years to waste in engineering or a lifetime regretting that you should have done this and that.

“Life doesn’t end in college. ‘Wag kayong makuntento na maging grade conscious sa college. Mas intindihin n’yo ‘yung magiging experience n’yo sa work.

Mas maging motivated kayo sa pagtatrabaho,” ended Engr. Manuel.

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Against all odds JEREMIAH REYES

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eceiving your certificate of grade imbued with “singkos” at the end of the semester is indeed depressing. It is more painful to see parents seem disappointed all day; discreetly weighing their efforts to support our educational needs. But the worst thing is being destined to take engineering beyond five years of study.

Rosselee Maverick Sapitola encountered series of unconventional difficulties before achieving what she has now. She got pregnant at the age of 16, took two courses which she did not pursue before engineering, failed plenty of engineering subjects, dropped almost all of her subjects because she’s carrying her second offspring and

been in a wrong relationship. Summing up, it took her a decade before she received her diploma in civil engineering.

Parenting and studying at the same time made her feel exhausted. She had to double her effort to take good care of her children and her grades at the same time.

“May time pa nga na kailangan kong dalhin yung eldest ko sa school kasi walang magbabantay sa kanya, quiz ata namin dati kaya napilitan na lang akong dalhin siya sa school,” she shared.

But despite the situation, parenting gave her the optimism to strive harder and it served as her inspiration to give her family a better life.

Just like any other engineering students, she wasn’t interested in taking up the said course. She just took engineering because her father told her to do so. However, her father’s idea stimulated her will to graduate because she did not want to disappoint her parents. She also said that even she failed her parents a lot of times, she was fortunate for their unwavering support.

“Proud ako sa magulang ko kasi kahit gaano ako tumagal sa college, hindi nila ako sinukuan, patuloy pa rin ang pagsuporta at pag-agapay nila sa akin kahit may

dalawa pa akong anak.”

I asked her if she may have done better if she did not have those problems, and she answered in way that engineering takers should possess. For her, all the struggles she faced are all good opportunities since those struggles gradually molded her to become a better person she is right now. She quoted: “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become after achieving it.”

Quantifying how big the problem is not necessary. We should not belittle ourselves but rather focus on improving and keep on excelling, just like what Rosselee did.

This kind of inspiring story of her is worth sharing and best to contemplate to because she took much effort, persistence, grit, and patience. She serves as best example to students to do not quit whatever situation you are in; may it be failing marks, financial instability, mental competitivity or even an extension year in engineering.

Do not quit even if you are the last man standing along the Natividad Hall and your batchmates graduated. Please, do not quit.

Please remember that those things cannot shake us as we are bigger than them, unless problems can create humans now. Remember, difficulties do not define who we are today, but it gives us the opportunity of who we might become.

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Learning is Timeless SHERMAINE DOROJA & CHRISTINE CAASI

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ife is full of choices. Everything you do requires decision; snooze your alarm clock or get up, food to eat, dress to wear, song to listen, book to read, plate to finish, person to talk, whom to drop a smile, and a lot more.

People around us think that since we are students, we do not carry too much burden, we do not choose that hard, but with Christian, it is.

Christian Flores is one of those working students and an aspiring mechanical engineer. He already finished Hotel and Restaurant Services (HRS) in Bulacan Polytechnic College last 2012 and worked as a waiter on a restaurant. Upon working, he experienced a lot of things and encountered different people. He noticed that as time goes by, nothing changes, “Nakakasawa yung ginagawa ko, paulit-ulit sa

loob ng tatlong taon tsaka wala akong naiipon. Mga katrabaho ko, halos gabi-gabi nag-aaya ng gimik.”

Hungry for more, Christian decided to support himself upon enrolling to another course. At first, he planned to enroll in TESDA with a short course but then, “Sabi ni mama, kung mageenroll lang din ako, itodo ko na. Magaral na ako ng four (4) years sa university.”. Christian made another decision of enrolling himself in one of the BulSU’s satellite campus compressing his school loads into four (4) days and work loads for three (3) days.

Despite his age and the fact that he already finished a 2-year course, Christian continued to work while finishing a degree.

During his General Engineering days, the period of adjustment was quite hard. There came a time that he would go home at 2 am from work and he will be having a 7 am class, worst comes to worst, he would attend the class even if he had no sleep at all.

It was really hard for him that sometimes, he was thinking of stopping but then he was then reminded with the reasons why he decided to do it in the first place.

Amusing it is that despite the tiring work and the time and brain consuming course, he managed to become the class mayor on his 2nd year. Knowing that satellite campuses offers general engineering only, they have to strive hard to pass all their subjects and the classification examination.

“Nagrereview pa nga kami no’n kasi ayaw namin na may maiiwan sa klase. Dapat lahat kami makarating ng main (campus).

Tsaka, Team ME kami ng mga kaibigan ko kaya pinush talaga namin at ngayon, official ME student na kami.”

It will be a long road for him but along this road, he found friendship and dreams.

Looking back at every hardship he had gone through and to all people who made him believe he can, he is more motivated to conquer Mechanical Engineering.

It is indeed inspiring to encounter a BulSUan like Christian. It reminds us that becoming an engineer doesn’t require age limit as long as you believe in yourself.

Learning doesn’t stop at any age as it is timeless.

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The Inspiring story of an Aspiring Engineer JEREMIAH REYES

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aaaa! Papasok na po ako! Baon?”

Yes I know! That is the most exciting line we bawl our parents every morning before we go to school, presuming that you are...kidding aside. And it is easy for us to say such because we know our parents can manage to support us, especially in school matters. But unlike Michael, he never got a chance to ask.

I’m certain you’re familiar with this kid; he glances at each window or knock the door in every room, all smile, to sell beans and peanuts, that is why he’s well known as ‘Michael Beans.’ But do you know the story behind why he sells beans and peanuts?

Yes, his products cost you some money, but

he offers inspiring story for free.

Michael Balicot is a 19-year-old working student studying at Lord’s Angels Montessori School (LAMS) in Alido, City of Malolos, Bulacan and aspiring to be an Electrical Engineer and restaurant owner.

But there is something that might hold those aspirations come true – they are financially unstable. That’s why he is striving too hard to fulfill his dreams.

He sells beans and peanuts in schools, malls, parks or anywhere where he can and he has been doing it since he was grade 1 to assist his mother in financial matters, especially to support his educational needs.

But as he helps his mother get through with financial problems, he also faces oppressions, discriminations and he also got to the point where students fleece his products.

“May isang grupo ng estudyante nga no’n eh, lilituhin ka…magtitipon-tipon sila tapos kakausapin ka pa, hindi mo na alam eh yung mga kaibigan niya kukuha na lang (ng mani/beans.) Tapos pag-uwi ko magtataka nalang ako kulang yung benta.”

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Although he has been doing all these things and face unfortunate circumstances, which he didn’t deserve at young age, he never regretted any of it. On the contrary, he said that he’s more fortunate among other students because he learned to work at a very young age, and still experienced ‘larong kalye’ at the same time which makes him feel that he is not deprived of being youth.

This story of Michael is indeed fascinating, isn’t? He helps us fathom how fortunate we are because we do not have to work or even sell beans and peanuts to support our educational needs and shoulder house expenses. I wish you realized that we are loved by our parents as we see them striving hard to make our life more convenient.

In return, let us do our best and make the most of every opportunity to return the investment by giving them the life they deserve after finishing the degree they helped you with.

So, just in case you meet him and remember his story, think how fortunate you are and maybe 10php will help to make him fortunate as well.

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PalaCOEzan and CS Quiz Bowl were also new for this event to showcase the participants’ knowledge and skills.

Maxim Integrated, in partnership with the university, gave internship and employment exams for interested students and discussed about what it’s like being in their company.

dividual reviews prior to the competition, weekly training as a group, and group reviews online, they clinched in to place 3rd and became one of the four representatives of IECEP-MSC at the National IECEP Quiz Show at the Philippine Trade Center. The said competition is participated by 18 schools.

“Some of the events are more related to engineering since we are the host of this year’s BulSU Science and Technology Week. But we still consider the other colleges that are related to science and technology to join the events and participate in the trainings, seminars, and other activities,” shared Jefferson Hilario, COE Governor.

During the quiz bowl, each team is composed of 6 members wherein the coach will choose three members for each round (easy, average and difficult).

According to him, they felt disappointed at first when the event was delayed because of the cancelations of classes due to Nationwide Transport Strike. However, Engr. Dennis Dela Cruz with COE Dean, Engr. Renato Gopez, the COE Local Student Council and the Student Organizations from COE, BulSU Administration and other faculty members were determined in achieving their aim to open the minds of the students about Science and Technology so they immediately started the next day.

Engr. Dennis Dela Cruz, one of the head organizer of this year’s Science and Tecnology Week, is delighted for the event’s success.

“I think successful sya kase kahit sino ung tanungin namin even sabi ni VPAA, so successful daw. Hindi din nila akalaing ganun ung magiging output for two months of preparation,” he ended.

Immersion of techy...

The team is composed of five 5th year students that were all quizzers from the previous year and a 4th year student which is chosen to have experience during actual quiz show and to lead the team for the next year’s quiz bowl. The contestants were given acetate where they will write their answer and it will be collected from them to check if their answers are correct. At the last round the team went tied with two other schools so they had a clincher round to determine which two schools will be included at the top four teams.

As their National competition is approaching, their coach, Engr. Donald Lapiguera, shared on how he motivates the team for the National quiz show.

“Kaya tayo sumasali sa competition ay para manalo. Saka ang pinakamahalaga ay guidance at wisdom ni Lord sa kanila (the team) nung laban,” he shared.

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Google Cardboard and Oculus Rift. Mr. Hilario even challenged the students to send selfies and promote the event with hashtags, #BulSUSTW2017 and #VRPH with a chance of winning VR box from VRPH. The students of BulSU Main Campus will definitely witness a growing innovation for such bold technology.

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Nang subukan kong ‘wag maniwala

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MEMENTO MORI

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This Is Not How My Story Ends

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Kaya naniwala ulit ako. Kahit mahirap pagkatiwalaan ang mundo. Naniwala ulit ako. Mapa-engkanto, multo, o kahit anong kathang-isip na minsa’y naging totoo sa paningin ko. Naniwala ulit ako sa kanila. At sa pagkakataong ito, sinubukan kong maniwala sa sarili ko. At untiunti, nahanap ko ang sarili ko. Nakita ko ang daang tinatahak ko. Madilim at malalim. Pero kahit anong dilim at lalim pa ng buhay, naniniwala ako sa pag-asa. Sa pagkakataon. Sa halaga.

We have to redeem ourselves from the shadow of social stigma as the first step in addressing this serious public health issue.

Because depression, together with other various mental health conditions, is real. Initiative should start among families and friends where help is within reach, and as a society, awareness is the key. As African-American Muslim Minister Malcolm X once said, “When ‘I’ is replaced by ‘We’ even Illness becomes Wellness.”

Sa lahat ng walang tiwala sa sarili, subukan mo, kahit papaano. Dahil sa huli, kahit maniwala pa sa’yo ang mundo, kung hindi ka naniniwala sa sarili mo, hindi ka mananatiling buo.

And to you, who suffer from palpable pain and emotional distress right now, I want you to know that you are important; that your feelings are valid. You are not alone, there is someone somewhere in the parallel universe thinking about you, just don’t be afraid to seek help. Take your time, but do not stay for too long for there’s still much more to see. Remember that you’re the author of your own life story, and you know to yourself that “This is not how my story ends.”

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The Faceless Man 4 of things that would make me feel useless and deem me impotent. A feeling that somehow, in some ways, you are going to fail the ones who placed their trust in you. It will hang around your shoulder for a while, sitting as if the water is fine. Slowly it consumes your thoughts, and drag you far from the much more important things that you should be focusing on. 3AM had been a usual time for me to start the day.

Perhaps a higher power would just swoop down and wake me up. I need to wake up.

“In any case please let me know if there’s more I can give you If nothing comes of it, then just know we are grateful” “Sino nga ba ako?” I would often ask myself. I serve two masters at the same time. It may be three if the course I am taking is considered as one. I write out of passion, and I lead because I am ought to. It was a call I painstakingly answered more than a year ago. They chose, they believed in the face that I showed. Sometimes, I think they should not have. I do not want to bring people down, but on rare occasions I just want them to let me. I should have stayed in writing. I would hate to let you down.

At the end of this journey, which ironi-

cally had just begun, I shall return to my slumber in the bed of restlessness, my original sin.

I shall soon sink in the forgetful sea with the faces I wore. The faces not close to the image of the real me, being reflected on their eyes. I would hate to let you down, to bring you disappointments even for once. Cast your faith to someone else, do not trust a man without a face.

End your otiose exaltations, let the boy take his rest. Before the sun rises over the east, one clear thing shall be made to stay in the world far from luminance. Your savior does not look anything like me.

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Metanoia

6 moments of lights and rays and explosions. And she who lit the fire, got burned in the process.

But she remembers, too, that she was pursued from the beginning by being bordered and heartened with the sweet dreams of the multitude. She completely remembers everything she had back before she lost the thing she thought she has known. Sooner, she found something

5 A home that will give you security. There are lot of things that God created for you to feel love and to feel alive. Actually, you we’re surrounded since the beginning of your origin. Time is the only thing that He don’t give us abundantly unlike all things. You cannot go back in times of troubles and frightening regrets. But, God gives you this day the chance time to change and make it better. He’ll renew your strength.

Perceive it on your mind that what you make earlier, is not a mistake, it’s just the first take. A first take that might be repeated, but there will be the extinction of perfectionism. You may be only live once, but make that once worthy.

Remember that time being a child, when you’re that superhero, everything is possible. A child so weak in body yet so bold and strong.

Now, that you’re stronger and better, what you lack is dreaming; dreams that will make you the impossible, like before. The moment you stop dreaming, is the moment you start dying.

Dream again. When you can stand against all odds, try to kneel and cry to Him. All the outlets stated aren’t the answer, it is within and up to you. No one can convince you except you. What you need after all is love. A genuine love, taken care by a place you called home. The universe is as infinite as finding reasons to be better and happy.

You cannot run away from the truth, because the truth will find you. That truth is, you’re alive in the really blessed world, don’t live in your world of sufferings and failures.

Learn to live again and again.

clearer amid uncertainty, glare amid darkness, pleasure amid pain, and peace amid suffering.

She relearnt how to be herself again without burying reminiscences. She kept it. Because for her, that was far way better than dwelling. For her, learning was enough.

Palliation. It’s not too late. Not yet.

So to you, be the author of your worth.

Free yourself. Make mistakes. Don’t be afraid to start over. The true value of living isn’t measured on how many times you failed, but on how much time you invested on continually trying.

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Unbridled Combativeness: Red Ants remains 3rd in 2017 Intramurals DIANA MENDOZA

College of Engineering (COE) Red Ants hinged 3rd place after collecting 36 golds, 15 silvers and 21 bronzes at the annual Intramurals which took place in the university carrying the theme “Dwell in Unity and Victory Thru Sports”, October 23 -27.

The event started after the parade of participants joined by the faculty members and students from all colleges and satellite campuses of Bulacan State University (BulSU), Vice President for Executive Operations Dr. Teody San Andres delivered the welcome remarks while our university President, Dr. Cecilia Gascon formally declared the opening. It was followed by this year’s Miss Intramurals; Patricia Bernadette Capati, a civil Engineering student, gracefully represented the college. The week-long competition catered a number of different board games, traditional sports, as well as dance contests for all students to take part in. On the same day, COE Red Ants Dance Group was hailed as second runner-up in the dance competition held at the BulSU Activity Center.

The following events each day aim to give BulSU students an opportunity to show off their passion and athletic potentials. Surely, there are teams to beat but out to dislodge them are the College of Engineering representatives who were empowered by the deafening cheer of the crowd o n every

activity being set in every venue.

The Red Ants Swimming Team, supervised by their coaches, Engr. Allan Nicolas and Engr.

Roselle Pangilinan, is one which accumulated most rewards amongst other teams.

“Bandang March palang until mid-year break, nagtatanong na ako kung sinong gustong matuto. Kahit hindi marunong basta willing mag-aral, kahit hindi malakas basta willing magtraining, pasok. In exchange, maglalaro sila sa Intrams,” Engr. Allan explained on completing his lineup for the swimming team. “Basta ang training lang namin 6:30-8:00 A.M. tapos hinahayaan ko na sila maglaro,” he shared.

He also acknowledged his players who were the reasons why the swimming team got tons of recognitions since then. “Actually, malaki nga ang effort at sacrifice ng mga players dahil sariling gastos nila yung entrance per training kaya masasabi ko na determinado talaga sila.”

Red Ants Swimming Team is the back-toback champion bagging 20 golds, 9 silvers, and 4 bronzes.

In addition, the CoE Red Ants Taekwondo Team acquired 3 bronzes in featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight men’s division led by their coach, Engr. Dion Mendoza; CoE Red A n t s Chess Team is the 4-peat

champion in men’s division and third best in women’s division, gaining 4 golds and 4 bronzes led by their coaches Engr. Gaudencio Pascual and Engr. Donald Lapiguera; CoE Red Ants Athletics Team obtained 1 gold, 2 silvers, and 3 bronzes led by their coach Engr. Dennis Dela Cruz; CoE Red Ants Football Team got 11 golds and is the overall champion led by their coach, Engr. Nemuel Giron—he is also the team coach for the CoE Red Ants Footsal Women which placed 2nd runner-up; CoE Red Ants Badminton Team ranked third place in Men’s Singles A led by their coaches, Engr. Sheila Montalban and Engr. Ana Guevarra; CoE Red Ants Table Tennis Team both won 1st runners-up in men’s singles and doubles led by their coach, Engr Felizardo Camilon; and the CoE Red Ants Lawn Tennis Team supervised by their coach, Engr.

Alberto Cruz, won silver in women’s singles and bronze in men’s doubles.

Marked by eagerness to contend, the engineering students unleashed the athletes inside them and played the sports they’re passionate about while having a stress-relief and respite away from their studies. In the end, the college of the mighty colony stood strong and defied against the run of events as it has been able to retain its place as the third overall. Indeed, the whole College of Engineering unceasingly exhibited its pride, honor, and dignity throughout the week-long battles.

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