AUGUST 2016
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let’s
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BUSINESS COLLEGE GOVERNMENT RAMON V. DEL ROSARIO COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
The vision of the Business College Government is to achieve LaSallian Business Execellence. It aims to call every student to act on the different opportunities around them with excellence while embodying the LaSallian values towards a societal development.
EDITOR’S NOTE
Cheers to the heavy load of academic requirements you didn’t think you could carry but successfully did, Cheers to the extracurricular activities you had to do on top of it, And cheers to you for maximizing your potential as Lasallian Business Leaders through it all. To celebrate the year that was, it’s only fitting to recap on the past events in Ramon V. del Rosario, projects of the Business College Government and PROBE organizations.
This calls for a celebration! Another school year come and gone. Although it’s been filled with highs and low, it all deserves a toast. Cheers to you and your perseverance to learn something new everyday, Cheers to your newfound friends and the friends who never left your side, Cheers to the professors who taught you lessons you will never forget,
Cheers to you, RVR-COB! We hope you get to recharge and enjoy over the break, and we wish you all the best for year ahead. Love, COLEEN PASCUAL BCG Chairperson for Publicity
CREDITS WRITERS Coleen Pascual Ciara Ignacio Meg Nervasa Tet Uy Dominique Limbo Nicole Remiter
LAYOUT Mireillle Co Nikki Calubaquib Rhij Janda
WHAT’S INSIDE Featured stories: 08 Dos and Donts During Interviews 10 Maximize Your 2-Week Vacation 12 General Election 14 University Week 16 BCG Projects: 2015-2016 18 Race Manila 2k16 19 Lasallian Business Study Tour 20 COB Camp 2016 24 Animo Biz 26 Let’s JET Loud! 27 Student Corner: Senior High School COB Events: 28 Management Trainee Program: BMS + BCG 29 Business Law Conference: Ley Lasalle
DOs and DON’Ts on your job interview BY NICOLE REMITER
DOs Research about the company
This will show your interviewer that you are interested in the company and that you have the initiative to get to know them. It’s more likely that you will exhibit confidence in the interview if you know a bit about the company and the position you are applying for.
Arrive early
Being early can help you look more relaxed by having the time to focus and setting yourself in the right frame of mind.
Dress appropriately
Make sure to be presentable by dressing smartly and being neatly groomed. Looking good will help make you feel good. Besides, you don’t want to look stressed and unprepared!
Be positive
Exhibit positivity by smiling and looking confident. Using goodwill communication can also give you a higher chance of employment.
With the present competitive world of work, it is undeniably important to know how to properly present yourself during job interviews. Always remember that first impression matters, thus take note of the following do’s and don’ts:
DON’Ts Don’t hesitate to ask for clarification if you don’t understand a question.
Clarifying a question can help you give a profound and relevant response.
Don’t answer a question with a simple “yes” or “no”.
Make sure you clearly explain your answers. Take the chance to let your interviewer know how dedicated can be to the job by giving relevant explanations and examples.
Don’t exhibit unnecessary movements.
Body language is as important as your answers in your interview. Be poised by sitting properly and avoid biting your fingernails, touching your hair, or crossing your arms.
Don’t lie
Be honest about what you say. An extensive research about you is also done by the company and being dishonest just to impress them will do
Ask appropriate questions
Engage yourself in the interview by also asking relevant questions. By doing this, the interviewer will notice your genuine interest to work for the company.
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Don’t forget to send a thank you note.
Impress your interviewer one last time by sending a thank you note. He/She will highly appreciate it if you express genuine gratitude after your interview. 09 / COB TIMES
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MAXIMIZE YOUR 2 WEEK BREAK
o r P a e k i l BY CIARA IGNACIO
Finals week is done, which means the term now comes to a close. We can all take a deep breath and finally relax! Some of you might think that 2 weeks may not be enough to rest from the three months that has passed but don’t sulk about that – instead, think of how to maximize your two week break like a pro! Not sure what to do yet? Then
1. Reach the top (literally) by going indoor wall climbing
3. Go ice skating, bowling, billiards or all three!
Try out something out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself to reach the top!
Going to malls nowadays is not just for shopping but you can try out these fun activities too!
Address: The Portal, Mayflower St., Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City,
SM skating rink address: SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall
2. Jump away at these trampoline parks!
Paeng’s bowl and billiard room address: Citywalk 2 Mall, Eastwood Ave, Bagumbayan, Quezon City, Metro Manila 1110
Jump all your way to a fun workout in these new, indoor trampoline parks!
Jumpyard Address: Frontera Verde Complex Ortigas Ave. cor. C5, Pasig City Trampoline Park Address: The Portal, Mayflower Street, Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila 1552
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4. Feel the inner archer in you by trying out these indoor archery range! Feel the animo within and see if you have what it takes to be a real a Green Archer!
5. Find the bookworm in you and read a book!
It’s always good to keep your mind busy through these two weeks and what best way to do that is to read a book you love.
6. Catch up on your series or have a movie marathon with your buddies (or your special someone)
Ah, the go to every rainy season. No wonder, since you can never go wrong with cuddling up in bed, eating a bunch of snacks and just watching a good movie or series.
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GENERAL
ELECTIONS 2 0 1 6
Last August 2-4, students cast their votes once again for the next University Student Government officers. However, for the Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business, the voting period was extended until 1:30PM of August 5 due to failure of elections of BLAZE2016. With a voting turnout of 56.31%, this year’s General Elections was a success. COB has a voter’s turnout of 52.62%. For this elections, Santugon sa Tawag ng Panahon won 50 seats while Alyansang Tapat sa Lasalista won 25 seats.
EXECUTIVE BOARD USG President Zed Laqui Vice President for Internal Affairs Karl Ong Vice President for External Affairs Reigner Sanchez Executive Secretary Monica Otayza Executive Treasurer Brian Chen
RVR-COB College President Rizza Tan BLAZE2016 Krisha Campanilla Joshua Pena Anna Canlas BLAZE2017 LA Cantimbuhan Shirlene Dee Tatsuya Sato BLAZE2018 Alfonso Ramos Trisha Andulte Czarina Chan
LEAP 2k16 Last June 14, 2016, Lasallians took a day off from their regular classes by participating in the annual Lasallian Enrichment Alternative Program (LEAP) sponsored by the Council of Student Organizations. Students were given the chance to select a class of their choice from the various on-campus and off-campus activities organized by different student organizations, as well as batch governments, and college governments.
INDIE NIGHT: SOULSTICE Lasallians capped off their LEAP Day serenaded by local indie artists and bands at Indie Night: Soulstice. This feel good music celebration featured the following OPM artists: Silent Sanctuary, SUD, Ransom Collective, Foold and Foes, The Benjamins, Tom’s Story and Green Music Collective.
UNIV WEEK 2016
ARTICLE NICOLE REMITER | PHOTO ALYSSA MANAQUIL
If there is one thing the whole Lasallian Community always looks forward to, that would be the annual University Vision-Mission Week. This year’s theme is “Ignite the Faith: INVOLVE yourself. INSTILL God and INSPIRE others.” Last June 13-17, 2016, DLSU Manila celebrated this much awaited event with a lot of activities, merchandise, and concessionaires. Here are some of the highlights during this year’s Univ Week!
ANIMUSIKA 2016 What better way to end an eventful week than rocking your heart out in a concert? This year’s Culminating Night was bigger than ever! Animusika 2016 was headlined by Parokya Ni Edgar, alongside Spongecola, 6Cyclemind, Never the Strangers, Moonstar 88, Gracenote, The Zombettes, Meg Fernandez, Zer0, Graceson, Jensen and the Flips, Bea Valera and Kio Priest, The Wants, Over October, Luna, and LSDC Street.
EVENTS AND PROGRAMS FOR A.Y. 2016 - 2017
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RACE MANILA 2016 ARTICLE DOMINIQUE LIMBO
Race Manila is one of the activities the student body looks forward to during our annual DLSU University Week, which happened last June 17, 2016. It is an “amazing race” style competition that will take you around one of the most historic cities in our nation. Race Manila 2016 highlighted historical landmarks like Luneta Park, Intramuros, Manila Post Office, Rizal Stadium, National Museum, and of course De La Salle University. It also exposed authentic aspects of -ed they were still able to learn so many things like working together as a team and maximizing their potentials. The race also tested how much the teams knew about the Filipino urbanity. It also gave them new experiences like having to work with people they never worked with. Race Manila is an event, which the students, and professors, look forward to every school year, because of the camaraderie they will surely experience, and the new things they will learn about the Filipino culture.
modern Pinoy culture as each of the station is faced with numerous challenges. Fourteen teams of three people, consisting of both students and professors of the university participated in the race, which led the winning team to take home 15,000 pesos and a plane ticket to any local destination they wish to visit along with other freebies. Each team had their own chaperone that held on to the money they used for commuting around the metro. Each team had their own chaper-
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chaperone that held on to the money they used for commuting around the metro. This year, Race Manila stepped up their game through introducing new challenges and stations, adding a few twists here and there, and an exciting new storyline. The teams were definitely pushed way past their limits this time, but despite being
Taking the College of Business into greater heights, Business College Government’s (BCG) president, Sarah Phoebe Lim and BCG’s Chairperson for Events and Programs, Celina del Rosario, initiated the Lasallian Business Study Tour (LBST). This outbound program will bring selected Lasallians to some of De La Salle University’s partner schools around the world. Moreover, this project aims to (1) provide an external opportunity for the students of RVR-COB, (2) know and understand the culture and traditions of Philippines’ neighboring countries, (3) learn about the different ASEAN countries’ business industries, and (4) instill the values of responsibility
and (4) instill the values of responsibility and independence among the students. In its first trip, the Lasallian Business Study Tour, which will be held from August 31 to September 6, will take its participants to Singapore, particularly to the Singapore Management University (SMU). Here, the students will be attending and having a campus tour, talk of postgraduate programs, short talks on various courses, tour of SMU residences, and meeting with SMU student groups. LBST participants will also be having a city tour to explore the different tourist attractions in the country, as well as to learn more about
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Meet the Captains!
COB CAMP
COB Camp 2K16: Business Cruise took place last August 4-5, 2016. On its second year, the overnight camp aimed to train students to develop traits of successful businessmen such as critical thinking and communication skills. It was nautical themed, preparing Lasallian leaders to conquer the waves of the business world by investing on the construction of their leadership.
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ARTICLE MEG NERVASA PHOTOS AIRA DIZON
The benches of Saint Joseph and Miguel walk were packed with hopeful students wanting to leave their mark in De La Salle University (DLSU). With their innovative food stalls and mouth water dishes the top 15 competitors gave the DLSU student body a run for their money. Every term the Business College Government in partnership with Campus Services Office,, DLSAA and the USG gives its students the opportunity to have their very own food stalls that will be placed in Animo BIZ. Many apply to be able to be part, however only a few are selected. When the proposals have been reviewed and the top 15 are selected judging usually done by private food sample judging. This term they decided to do it a little differently, this term they decided to let the students choose. With the theme of “A Trip Around The World�. On July 20 to 22 the aspiring Animo BIZ entrepreneurs offered a variety of choices, from bagels to tacos to shawarma and lemonade. The competitors surely gave the students a taste of different cuisines and cultures. From the 15 food stalls that competed, 6 were chosen as the top favorites. So Lasallians, we hope your stomachs, and your wallets are ready for next term because The Bagel Place, Sombrebros, Legeat, Meat St., Mucha Salsa, and Laboo, are ready for you!
! d u o L T Let’s JE BY MYLES TAN
The Junior Executive Training, also known as JET, Program is a training course held by the Business College Government. This allows students to actively participate and be involved in the College of Business, and at the same time enrich and hone their leadership skills. COB is the only college who has this program, so many took the opportunity to join and be part of the JET Program. After a whole school year of Friday Modules, Central Committee Opportunities and Activities, the Just like every graduation, special awards Junior Executive Program Trainee has finally come to an end. Last August 11, 2016, at Wil- are also given to those JETs who stand out. The liam Shaw Theater, the remaining 71 JETs held awards were given to Daryl De Guia for the JET Valedictorian, Charney Tibay for the JET Salutheir graduation. tatorian, and lastly, Gabby Vinzon for the most outstanding JET. Furthermore, some JETs also “Let’s JET Loud” started with an opentook home some awards during the graduation ing remark by Charmine Go, the Chairperson day. Paul Cualteros was crowned as the Gradfor Human Resources, where she congratuuation King, while Nyra Sy was crowned as the lated every JET for making it this far. It was Graduation Queen. Charney Tibay and Christhen followed by the giving out of diplomas, tian Lopez were awarded as the best couple. where each JET got the chance to receive Last but definitely not the least, Kim Ong retheir certificate of completion for the training ceived the Early Bird Award. program. This was the moment when the JETs felt the sense of accomplishment for making Indeed, BCG’s JET Program allowed it until the end. The chairperson of the 13 many COB students to develop their skills and committees prepared a “Thank You” speech to the JETs under their committee. They also to realize their maximum potential. Also, it gave them a chance to form a bond with their Coshared their memories with the JETs, and JETs and Chairpersons that will remain unforhow proud they are of them. A video pregettable in their hearts. sentation was also presented to lighten the mood, where the photos of the trainees who To cap off the JET Graduation, RVR Colgraduated were shown. Afterwards, Barbie lege of Business President, Sarah Lim, closed Sta. Maria and Charlotte Tsai each prepared a the ceremony with these words, “Keep shining, song number for the JETs. always be hungry, but keep your feet on the ground, always.” 26 / COB TIMES
Senior High School: How was your stay in DLSU? BY JESSICA MARIANO
As part of the K to 12 Curriculum, DLSU opened its doors for the first batch of Senior High School Students last June 1, 2016. Four different strands/tracks are being offered in DLSU's SHS: Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) Strand, Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Strand, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand. In line with this, we interviewed some students from our very own Senior High School in order for us to know what it's like to be a student of DLSU's Senior High School Program. "As part of the first batch of the K-12 curriculum, it is very intimidating to be treated as a high school student with an academic standard for college. But as days passed by, it taught great things that I wouldn't achieve without the help of DLSU." Mariel Duran (HUMSS) "Being a senior high school student of DLSU opened doors for me to try and experience new opportunities. It challenged me to go beyond my comfort zone and develop my capabilities in academics." - Alex Abantao (STEM) "Being an SHS student in DLSU is a privilege although it means living the taft (tough) life. being a shs student hones our capabilities even more in preparation for our future." - Lennea Viray (STEM) "Since we are being treated like college students, I felt more independent and mature. Lately, my stay here in DLSU has been going really fun except finals is almost near and we need to finish loads of requirements." - Mirjana Burog (STEM) "Being a senior high school student in DLSU is very tiring and challenging because we are trained and pushed to be like college students. It is also very hard to adjust because we need to reach the standards of the university." - Nina Casas (HUMSS)
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BMS + BCG
BY COLEEN PASCUAL
Management Trainee Program The Management Trainee Program’s goal was to bring a development program for undergraduates who are still uncertain on what field they want to specialize in after graduation. The two day program, which took place last July 15 and 22, was made possible in partnership with Metrobank, Nestlé, Proctor & Gamble, Monde Nissin and Unilever. The sponsors were able to expose 30 participants under the different business functions of a company. Through several modules on different business aspects such as brand activation, sales, corporate social responsibility, human resources, and finance, students are able to learn more about the corporate setting. Culminating activities such as business case presentations were done to test how much the participants have learned from MTP. The Business College Government, in partnership with the Business Management Society, would like to thank everyone who participated and completed the program!
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Ley Lasalle
BY CIARA IGNACIO
Business Law Conference Ley La Salle’s had their annual Business Law Conference 2016: Milennials towards Building a Nation last July 15. They have invited 6 speakers with different business backgrounds to discuss and share their views and experiences on Start up Businesses and Federalism, being able to tackle management of a business to various implications of Federalism in businesses. Having experts such as Atty. Dante R. Bravo, CPA, Former Senator Nene Pimentel, Mr. Zark Varona, Mr. Lester Codog , Mr. Carlo Ople and lastly, Prof. Richard Heydarian. The speakers in the morning session were able to give their insights and advice on how to start a business through sharing their previous life experiences while the speakers from the afternoon session, were able to discuss the various implications of Federalism to a business through their expertise in their own fields. Ley La Salle provided it’s attendees with the tools to equip to get them prepared for what is to be expected when they eventually enter the business world in the next coming years.
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