editorial board
MARK CHRISTIAN T. RAQUEL
editor-in-chief NATALIE MAE L. BASA
associate editor KARL HENDRIX G. LONTOC
managing editor LORLENE A. GUBATAN
news editor
ROCHELLE KEITH D. BERNAL
features editor JUDILEEN M. SABADO
cultures editor SHYLA F. PIANO
devcomm editor ALYSSA JOI C. CORPUZ
literary editor
MAGNOLIA ANGELU INY B. MENDOZA EDELYN JOYCE L. MOLINA MA. REINALINE B. AZUR NOVEL KEITH T. SOLIS SHADONNA R. RABINO ROGER V. YUCARAN JUSTINE ANN B. AGPALO ROMEL B. SAN DIEGO JR.
staff writers
PRINCESS CHARLOTTE D. RAFANAN MARC EDLONE PESCADOR JOSHUA V. VALDEZ CLARK JOHN A. PONCE MARVIN D. ABLOG
illustrators DAISY DIANNE J. ALIBIN JOHN PATRICK D. PACIS JHOANNA MAE S. PASTOR CARL VINCENT E. TONGSON DEBBIE ROSE FONTEJON JHAY ANN MARIE C. TUAZON
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CHELSEE KEITH A. FAVIS
circulations manager JOHNNY P. BELIZAR, CE
adviser, the edifice pub
NORMA A. ESGUERRA, CE, DPA
dean, college of engineering
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College of Engineering continues its quest for an effective response to the growing number of produce of the college that unfortunately fail the licensure examination. Among the programs are Increasing the UNP-CAT, Engineering Mathematics Aptitude Test, On-the-Job Training, and Review Classes. Engineering students forming a pyramid on the cover of this issue represents the theme Level Up. We discussed how and why are these programs are being implemented and the reason why do the college needed to aid itself from deteriorating. We also highlighted stories such as the continues implementation of On-the-Job training program for incoming fifth year Civil Engineering students which is already on its second year since it was first launched. Also, the decline in the board performance for this year’s licensure examination by 7.84% as we compare from the licensure examination last school year. The publication was also given the bluegreen-gold opportunity to bring you the inspiration and lessons that the two cum laude of batch 2018 has to offer throughout their 5 year – long journey in college up to their personal experiences to the review and others.
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LEVEL UP
EQUAL RIGHTS: EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
AN OPEN LETTER TO: EVERY ENGINEERING STUDENTS
S I LV E R L I N I N G
HOW I SURVIVED
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WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE
THE NOT EASY CE STORY
M A H A L N A A R AW
LEVEL UP
FULL TIME STUDENT A N D P A R T T I M E AT L E T E
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Low passing percentage in the board performance of the Civil Engineering graduates of College of Engineering – University of Northern Philippines led the present administration to come up with interventions: Increasing the College Aptitude Test, Engineering Mathematics Aptitude Test, On-the-Job Training and Review Class to name a few of the strategies that the college have implemented to address the primary concern of the college. Increasing the UNP-CAT. During the academic year 2016-2017 the present administration decided to increase the qualifying performance for those who are planning to take up Civil Engineering. From 75% to 80%. This is in order to determine those who are qualified to take up Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
Moreover, in the same academic year, the college also implemented the EMAT wherein incoming third year Civil Engineering students are required to undergo the said screening to determine students who are qualified to continue the program. Those who are not able to acquire the passing score are either sent to Geodetic or Sanitary Engineering program of the college or they will be advised to take up another course.
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On-theJob Training. It was first added to the curriculum of Civil Engineering Program during the academic year 2017-2018. Students are required to undergo 240 hours of engineering field and office works during the mid-year term in the different engineering offices in Ilo cos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and National Capital Region. It serves as an avenue in breaking the gap and creating a bridge between theory and actual. Review Class. It is implemented along with OJT where students are required to have their pre-test and pos-test. They tackle the professional subjects as a preparatory review before having review proper in the review centers. However, in the study of Raquel et.al. where they studied about the effect of Review Class and Pre-board performance of UNP BSCE batch 2018 to their board examination performance. They found out that the Review Class undergone by the 2018 graduates has weak negative significant correlation to their Pre-board and Licensure Exam scores. This is understandable because the Review Class is still on its experimental phase. All the interventions mentioned are bound to make the College of Engineering level up in terms of the quality of education and the quality of graduates in their performance in the Licensure Examination. However, we cannot expect changes to arrive right away. It takes time to see its effects, but for now constant monitoring and improving those interventions can contribute in solving the problem that the College of Engineering is facing right now.
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rchitects and Engineers at war over who’s signing building permits.
Architects and Engineers emulate the anatomy of a person’s body. The former works the physical structure which constitutes the façade, the physical attributes, and the aesthetic of the body while the latter works the internal structure which gives life, strength and foundation of the body. People always have the thought that Engineers and Architects is the best partnership in a career. Sad to say, in reality, this isn’t the case. The two professions compete with each other on who’s the best and the endless war on who is signing building permits. I firmly believe that this debate can stop if both parties will be more aware of respective duties and responsibilities. It’s simple as Engineers cannot sign Architectural Plans and Architects cannot sign Structural Plans. Equal rights of both parties should be enacted for them to be given equal opportunities to bind and fix the chain that entangled them. The thing is, we should not be greedy on things that need a fair share. It’s not an easy road to graduate and get a degree of 5 years after all the sweats, tears, efforts and sacrifices. It is not as easy as pie to get the license you ever
dreamed and prayed for. We should respect each other’s profession and should not take for granted and be callous of the hardship that someone struggled for many years. The Architecture-Engineering relationship is a symbolic one; they depend on each other. This war should end to make a world a better and wonderful place to live in, a place where architects and engineers make the impossible possible by designing and building structures bounded by shared talents, rights, insights and knowledge. After all, in this world, it is not being the best that matters; it is not how much you know, what you think is right, it is not a race of who is number one, it is not who gains more profit or property, it is not about the number of titles you get, or how many documents you sign but this world needs more of that, it needs humility, equality and peace. •
After all, in this world, it is not being the best that matters; it is not how much you know, what you think is right, it is not a race of who is number one.
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AN OPEN LETTER TO EVERY ENGINEERING STUDENTS CHE L S E E
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here is no doubt that some would say that the time you spend at college is the time of your life and by this; it won’t be easy.
Everything you know about school will no longer be the same by the time you enter college. You will no longer spend consecutive classes for hours, but you have jumbled subjects at different schedules in a day. It can be really tiring, financially upholding you, and in some cases suicidal. You meet different people: down your hall, in your classes and in clubs with different principles in life, attitudes that contribute to what kind of person you most likely to be friends with and the with the “mindset” they have. College can be tough especially in Engineering courses.
But sometimes you may feel like it’s only you who is carrying the burden, but we all go through them. edifice
You will learn a lot through the years not just academically but also in reality; it gets harder to leave when you each visit home, you’ll learn how glorious meal tastes your mom cooked for you, you’ll learn communication is important and that it is possible to have two homes. One is where your heart belongs and the other is where your dreams will come true. But sometimes you may feel like it’s only you who is carrying the burden, but we all go through them. They say, “No man is an island.”, but it can really feel like it. No matter how many times your friends would ask you, “Okay ka lang?” but you would answer that you are even if it was an ultimate lie. You just can’t get
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over with the fact that you may not be good enough and you start to ask yourself almost everything: am I really happy with my course, am I making my parent’s money worth it? All of these may overwhelm you and it seems to feel alive at the most unexpected times: after having a failed mark, experiencing financial crisis, pressure from family and relatives. These worries would blow up your mind and it is totally numbing your body and it reflects your performance not just as a student but also as a son or daughter, a friend and a human being to the society. But you always have what it takes to overcome it because as we all know; change is inevitable. Things may not be as great as what you dreamed of but remember that in every storm, it runs out of rain and a rainbow will come up at the end. You have all the chances, but you have to use them wisely because in this journey we call life, it will try to get the best of you and make every day worth living. No matter how many units you’ve repeated, shifts you made, every second spent breathing will always be another chance to make yourself better. You may not be able to change your destiny, but you can change your outlook within. A storm always looks worse from afar. So, to you who is reading this; look up, breathe, and take it all in. You’re still here, there’s still time to make it right. •
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f there is a silver lining from the situation you are in right now, what would it be? If that situation keeps on pushing you downward, do you still think you can make it? How about giving up or trying to fight back? Many people nowadays forget to know the importance of having a positive thought whenever they are struggling. As an engineering student, it is important to have that attitude. What we do is we usually enclose the situation with the absence of hope in our minds. Some failed in some subjects and even in the Licensure Exam and gave up. Being hopeful is not as easy as one two three yet it could be a powerful weapon to overcome what tries to bring us down. It can be hard, most of the time, I guess. However, do we realize that the situation we are stuck with is not really the antagonist here? Have we ever thought of considering ourselves as the enemy? We overthink, rush, and judge things easily. In short, we make things complicated than it may seem. To have a positive outlook in everything we do or encounter signifies that our minds finally understood what it takes to have a peaceful life. We are not aiming for a life free from problems or difficulties because obviously there is no such thing. What we are looking is that an opportunity to go beyond every challenge that life is throwing unto us. That opportunity is given to every one of us. That is an opportunity to change how we look at things. We cannot change the situation but we can change how we look at it. Every situation has a silver lining and a positive aspect only if we keep our eyes,
minds, and hearts wide open to see and realize the unseen. You failed in some subjects. Not just once but thrice. Obviously, it is heartbreaking. You are about to give up but then you realized something. Repeating the subject over and over lets you master it. (Don’t enjoy mastering it) It would be an advantage on your part. That is a silver lining. It is changing the way you look at the situation. Tons of requirements awaits you every day which includes problem sets, drawings, research etc. Instead of feeling depressed, why not try your best to accomplish those things since we have no other choice. Have this always in your mind, “Matatapos din ‘to”. We do not always end up being miserable unless we choose to. To become an engineer is hard. Yes, it is. The road is tough but learn to focus on the positive aspect. Whenever you are experiencing adversities, find a ray of hope and be positive. For positive thinking leads to positive outcomes and positive outcomes lead to peaceful mind resulting to a happier life. Open your mind and heart to endless possibilities and let it bring out positive changes. •
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am not good in math, I can barely solve problems on my own without the aid of my notes. I only have knowledge about writing essays and news. I think I do not have anything that I am good at aside from eating. “Taba mo na pren, mag-diet ka na” the usual pambungad of my bully friends. Which I can say I’m used from hearing it but at some point, if were not that close how dare you throw those insult to me? But this piece is not about having diet or about my soon to be obesity self. It has something to do with how I was able to survive my engineering course up until now. At this point, some people have already been asking how I was able to manage my time with Engineering and Publication. Most of you would expect I would say time management stuffs and the like, but I will be true this time: my academics have been compromised every time I have journalistic engagements from simple Editorial Board meetings up to Regional and National competitions which usually consumes a week of my school calendar.
But this piece is not about having diet or about my soon to be obesity self. It has something to do with how I was able to survive my engineering course up until now.
It’s hard, but I’m not asking for any sympathy. It’s my choice and I love doing it even though at some point I almost shutdown. But you know what, I found a friend. Considering, in my first few years in college I spent most of my time wandering alone in my room in a dormitory. During those times, I found a companion which eased my loneliness and
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emptiness. I was into stress eating. Some might say, it’s bad, but for me it helped me divert my attention and escape from my worsening stress. It helped me a lot. However, it also became the start of me getting fat every single day. A lot of tasks challenged me during my lower years. I have to spend the whole night up until the next day working on school requirements. I was very dedicated then when I was in my lower years. But, after all the hard work, I came to realize that I cannot solely rely on my own. Every college student needs a barkada or a study buddy in order to survive those challenges. A barkada is usually composed of three or more in a group and usually combines with the other group. You get to acquire the pros and the cons of having them. Like for an instance, you might have that barkada who is a bad influence. However, they are the ones you can rely on in times of struggles. They can make your assignments, write your name in the attendance sheet when you are absent, they can lend you money if you are having financial problem and most importantly you are not alone. We have this tradition before where we contribute for a simple birthday surprise for everyone. We also have the annual christmas caroling during December break. Those memories feed our minds with positive and happy thoughts. Having my barkada with me is my secret of getting through up until to where I am now. They are like my siblings in my second home. They are one of the reasons why I’m looking forward for the next day. •
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You can call me an ignorant if that’s what you prefer, and yes, I have been struggling to firm my stand whenever a topic springs in the open. May it be political, or a bunch of geeky references, there really isn’t an in between. I don’t belong to any ends of a spectrum. I am the one lurking in the grayscale of schemes. This may be categorized as “playing safe”, but who would not in a world full of people whose judgments are clouded and are just foolish? Now call me a coward for doing so. Tell me that people are only subjected to what they believe is true to their own. For example, one can have a strong or an intricate view on gender roles; how the patriarchy had been long dominating the women, and that we are in this contemporary era where this concept should be eradicated, such that equality should be served amongst people disregarding their gender. Or people in pedestals making citizens swallow phoniness and building rages, destroying one’s view towards governance and hierarchy. Or that Courage the Cowardly Dog is a good show that opened my juvenile eyes on the macabre. In our part, we let others manipulate our own freedom of thinking, they don’t even need to lift a finger to do that. We are completely blinded, and worst part is – we know that we are, but we act like we aren’t. The latter seems to be ridiculous, but the truth has always been denied by those who can’t accept it. Although, there is not an absolute truth about anything. We rely mostly on opinions, thoughts, and ideas of others. To start off, opinions are never right or wrong. Opinions are mere sentiments, the fault here is that most of the time, people make a huge fuss from this simple concoction of words. Yes, an opinion can be hurtful at times. Yes, you can change someone’s opinion. Yes, an opinion will always be an opinion.
But no, opinions matter. They really do. In fact, that’s the beauty for us people. We have the freedom of expression and we are lucky enough that we own such capability. In this generation, social media has been this platform that connects every human being familiar to its capacities and functions. And we are all considered as the audience of this platform – that spectating has become our daily routine, we delve deep in the substances that has been being fed to us and we inevitably leave commentaries, reactions and feedbacks. Soon enough, this became the dynamic of this millennium. Like a picture, dislike a video, comment on a certain status, save a post, retweet a tweet, or even plagiarize just to impress a bunch of strangers scrolling in your wall. We are the era of narcissism and self-conceited wishes. That’s why most of us carefully choose their words before these leave our mouths. But even with this precaution in mind, we are already doomed before we know it. I mean, how can you escape from something that’s already there? This is the reality. A whole slapstick of an act without any underlying laugh track, or a sense of comedy. A satirical piece of shit, dare I say. Few acquire the humor that can uncover the thinly-veiled ironies and melodrama of that this modern world has been spewing all over us. As much as we exist, our thoughts too exist – and although I, for one, never really had a strong opinion about something. One thing’s clear: my friends, it seems to me that we are
about to peak. And for the love of God, before we completely get more egotistical than this, consider this opinion (as a warning). •
Opinions are mere sentiments, the fault here is that most of the time, people make a huge fuss from this simple concoction of words.
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OJT for CE perdures
N E W S
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TIME DID YOU KNOW THAT... Isaac Newton while a student at age 22, invented differential and integral calculus, discovered the law of universal gravitation, formulated the three laws of motion, developed the new theory of light in just 18 months and set a record of the most productive periods of achievement by an individual in the history of science!
Civil Engineering program of the College of Engineering UNP continues to send incoming 5th year students in the different Engineering offices in Luzon to provide students a better training ground in the actual work of Civil Engineers particularly in the field of foundation engineering, construction management and processes, and office management during the mid-year term of academic year 2017-2018. Twenty students were deployed in the different projects of Megawide Construction Corporation in Quezon City where 10 students were deployed in Gateway Mall 2 & Hotel project in Cubao, 5 students were deployed in Aspire Corporate Plaza in Pasay City and 5 students were deployed in The Proscenium Residences in Rockwell, Makati City
Port Area, Manila, 18 students for DPWH - Regional Office in San Fernando, La Union, 25 students in DPWH Bantay, Ilocos Sur, 5 students for Belizar Design Construction and Supply in Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur, 3 students were deployed for ECDI Engineering and Construction in San Fernando, La Union and 6 students for Satrap in Sinabaan, Bantay, Ilocos Sur.
Moreover, 10 students were deployed at Department of Public Works and Highways – National Capital Region in
The rest were deployed in DPWH-Candon, DPWH Laoag, DPWH La Union- District 1, 739
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The Civil Engineering graduates of the College of Engineering UNP recorded a 23.41% institutional passing rate last November 2018 Licensure Examination for Civil Engineers which is lower by 7.84 % last year. According to the result released by the Philippine Regulation Commission, out of 252 graduates of the College of Engineering UNP which includes first and second takers only 59 passed the 2018 Licensure Examination. •
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The subject CE 149 Onthe-Job-Training was added with 6 units for the first time to the BSCE curriculum last year which corresponds to 240 hours of field and office works. •
Board drops by 7.84%
DID YOU KNOW THAT... The number 1 followed by 100 zeros is called “google” and the term “google” was coined in the 1930’s by the nine-year old nephew of the American mathematecian Edward Kasner when he was asked to come up with a name for a very large number!
Builders and and in the different LGU-engineering offices in Ilocos Sur.
F E AT U R E
Many knows Keith as a humble, active, and smart student but only few knows the real her. I myself salute her perseverance and hard work as I interviewed and know more about her. Read our conversation as we discover her story and know more about the Civil Engineer and be inspired too:
Engr. Charlaigne Keith R. Gumasing N A TA LIE MA E L. B A SA
Many may say, Enginnering is hard, but to a person who is driven and enthusiastic to achieve her dream. Hard is just a word, but hard work is an action. Charlaigne Keith R. Gumasing graduating as Cum Laude of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering inspired and brought the audience to tears in her graduation speech.
N: Who is Charlaign Keith Gumasing? C: Charlaign Keith Gumasing is a simple person with extraordinary characteristics. A small person with big dreams and a strong person with a soft heart. N: What has driven you to choose this course? C: Actually, it is “Who” that has driven me to choose this course. It was my father. My father inspired me to love Mathematics and everything about it. My father is an engineering graduate in the same university. Unfortunately, he was not able to
Many are called to explore the realm of engineering but few are chosen to join the Engineering Profession.
Engr. Joanne A. Borje M A R K C H RIST IA N T . RA QUEL
The produce of the College of Engineering-University of Northern Philippines has been consistently large in number. But few are given the opportunity to graduate with flying colors. One of the two Cum Laude graduate of batch 2018 is Engr. Joanne Altubar Borje. She was born in Santa, Ilocos Sur and raised by her parents Nestor and Zenaida.
pass the board exam and when I was just at the beginning of my journey, my goal is to pass the Board Exam for him but along the way I came to realize this is what I want. N: Who are your inspirations in your journey? C: My family of course. Ever since, they have been my inspiration and reason for all my hardwork. Through every success and failures, they are always there and I owe everything to them. N: Being a Cum Laude, did you ever feel pressured in schooling? If yes, how did you cope up with it? C: I did. Especially during the review classes for board exam. There were many times that I felt pressured because people around me were saying that they are expecting me to pass the exam. However, I know that feeling pressured will not help me and will just distract me from focusing on my review. Sometimes I refuse
Joanne found the formula on how to become a cum laude that instead of studying hard one must study well. But of course, it is undeniable that consistent high grades matter. Apart from that, spending time for yourself such as taking break from school and have a social life. Being one of the Cum Laude of her batch, she felt the pressure from the expectations of the people around her that it almost consumed her.
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to talk about it. N: What greatest lesson did you learn in your 5 years of schooling? C: I learned that being on top is not the best thing; being on top is a huge responsibility and a challenge. When I was in elementary and high school, it was a burden for me being on top. I did not enjoyed much my school days and it was all a struggle. So when I entered college, I did not aim being on top but I hoped for the best for me, I enjoyed my college life, doing what I want and finding who I am by loving what I do, N: Words of advice that you want to leave to the students taking up engineering. C: I myself struggled for what I have and where I am now but always remember that you will never be there when you do not love what you do and when you are not happy of where you are. •
People live with goals and aspirations. She believed in herself and by this she was able to attain success. With the long journey, Joanne set her goals. She persevered and invested her best effort, motivated herself and most importantly she asked guidance from the Lord. She is now a Licensed Civil Engineer. She passed her Licensure Examination right after graduation. •
However, Joanne believes that positivity is everything.
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Consequences H E U WA N K H U S S E O U
Choosing to be happy But it is only temporary Trying to make desicions On what life would you have. Chasing the dream you wanted to reach But your heart to love someone will be harder to teach Getting the goal you want will be quick and fine Until to the point where you cant find someone ‘cause you’re running out of time. Who will understand you When nobody does To give you care and love Like somebody has. You always think about your future That’s why you prefer yourself in lecture Other than making your heart be matured Because that is not our nature. Live your life to the fullest From life and freedom Cherish the love you have Dont let the end will come.
Sa Isang Liham Na Lang M A C C H I AT O
Sa aking malayang taludturan ay nais kong iyong malaman, Na ika’y aking minahal ngunit hindi ko sayo ipinaalam Dahil takot ako na ika’y magalit ako’y iyong iwasan. Masakit at mabigat ang aking nararamdaman Na hindi ko man lang nasabi bago ka lumisan. At ngayon ikaw ay malayo na at di ko na makita Sa alapaap at panaginip na lang kita nakakasama. At tuwing ikaw ay aking naiisip, pumapatak ang aking luha Dahil lungkot at pagsisisi ang aking nadarama Lumayo ka na di ko man lang nasabi na mahal kita. Patawad at di ako naglakas loob na sayo ay sabihin. Naging pipi ako at ang lumabas lang sa bunganga ko ay hangin. O, kay sakit isipin Na ang nararamdaman ko ay di mo kayang dinggin Kaya di ko na kinayang banggitin, na mahalaga ka sa akin.
Pagsubok N I G H T FA L L
Pagsubok ay darating, di yan papipigil Wari ng iba ang Diyos na ay naniningil Ang buhay raw ay patuloy sa paniniil Tapang mo’y susubukin, saan ka pa titigil? Pagsubok ay normal, sa buhay ito’y karaniwan Kakaharapin iyan saan man at ng sino man Pipigil sayo, haharang sa iyong daan Tali mo’y susubukin, ito ba’y iyong malalampasan? Pagsubok kung minsa’y nakakapanghina Hindi malaman kung saan magsisimula Ito ba’y may solusyon? May pag-asa pa ba? Tanong yan ng taong hindi marunong lumaban at magtiwala. Pagsubok? Biyaya kung ituring ng iba “Kapupulutan ng aral”, wika nila Sa pagharap mo rito’y, sarili mo’y mas makikilala Matatag na tao, ang pagsubok sayo’y ginawa. Pagsubok, magaan man o mabigat di yan maiiwasan Nasa sayo kung paano mo ito pakikinabangan Isipin mong may solusyong nakalaan Tiwala lang sa Diyos at sarili ang kailangan.
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Siguro, nakaukit na makilala kita Pero alam ko din na tayo ang tinakda. Ikaw ay para sa kanya at ako ay maiiwang mag-isa Salamat sa mga panahong nakasama kita Sa lungkot, pawis, tuwa at ligaya. At habang ito ay aking ginagawa Bumabaha ng luha ang aking mga mata At nawawasak ang puso ko na parang natigang na lupa Habang ang utak ay unti unting nasisira At ang kaluluwa ko ay sadlak at nagdurusa. Sana sa bawat linya ng aking tula Iyong malaman na minahal kita At iyong madama na ikaw sa akin ay mahalaga Sa mga dasal ko lagi kang kasama At sa bawat pitik ng puso ikaw ang sigaw sinta
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Aking Pinanggalingan N I G H T FA L L
The Metal Earth COMPLEXUS
God has created the Earth almighty And made it a pleasant place to live to But man re-created it metal-ly That made it unpleasant and glum place too. The mountainous splendours that heaps With lofty various plants and trees Has been bulldozed, stamped and gives A lot of skyscrapers and irons that creeps. The small creatures called ground-diggers That enjoy going up and down and burrows Now gone one by one; replaced by metal diggers Fetching stones, minerals and black waters. The grasslands once wonderful and evergreen Once lived and grazed by wild and free beast Now mowed and plowed turned murky and dim Where tame machine-animals waste and feast. The vast blue waters of oceans and seas Dwellings of fishes and magnificent coral reefs Then man saw it a pool of wonders Did put iron fish that search and wanders. The azure sky with fluffy cottons from above Playgrounds of avian – the eagle and dove Now a zone for flying irons that fight Each other species at high flight. Garden of Eden and other wonders of nature Once undeniably amazing and pure Now turned dump and dirty site Of machines, of irons – a sore in one’s sight. These human re-creations from metals and iron Rendezvous in their own battlefield Where weapons and bombardments all made from iron Destroys living things that do but yield. God’s greatest creations – Adam and Eve Be re-created to iron man can live? Then when will these iron men be born In this world re-created called the Metal Earth.
Ako’y isinilang, nasilayan ang ganda ng mundo Napabilang sa isang pamilya, lumaki’t natuto Nabuhay hindi sa karangyaan, sa simpleng buhay oo Inaruga ng ama’t ina, lumaking mabuting tao. Masaya kaming nabubuhay, salat man kami sa yaman Sa loob ng pamilya’y kapit-bisig at nagmamahalan Mga pagsubok hinaharap, di namin inuurungan. Sama-samang nananalangin, nawa’y ang Diyos kami’y patnubayan. Mga turo’t pangaral nila laging nasa isipan Pangaral na kung minsan ay hindi ko maintindihan Nang lumao’y napagtanto ko sa aking kaloob-looban Hangad nila’y hindi masama kundi aming kabutihan. Sa bawat pagsubok ng buhay, sila’y aking kasangga Nagbibigay ng lakas ng loob tuwing nais kong sumuko na Hindi nakakalimot, laging nagpapaalala Na sila ay laging nandiyan, aking pamilya. Kay buti ng Panginoon at ako’y kaniyang pinagkalooban Isang pamilyang ang pagmamahal ay hindi matatawaran Saan man ako dalhin ng buhay, sila’y aking babalikan Aking pinanggalingan na habang buhay kong pasasalamatan.
Time To Separate M A C C H I AT O
Nothing can describe how I feel Nothing can measure how happy I was That was before, When we just met. We text, we call, we chat and go out sometimes We laugh together, we walk together We sleep at the same time And woke up at the same time too. Asking each other if we have taken our meals Telling every details of our life Talking about our plans and dreams Without noticing that time really flies. But sad to say, everything has changed No more texting, no more calls, no more chatting Worst, no more time No more moments and memories It hurts, it really hurts And I don’t even know right now if what is the reason I can’t answer it by my own But what I know right now, it is time to separate. I just want to know why? But you don’t care anymore. Not easy to do this. But it’s time to separate.
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CE STORY K U YA B .
Hi I’m Mike Perez. Not the famous reporter. It’s just me, Mike Perez a CE “grad-waiting” student. OMG!? How fast time is. It’s already my last year of stay in the school. Hoping. I can still remember my convo with myself. Yes, I do it a lot. Think what you want to think but I am not crazy. Back to the convo with myself. It was during the last grading in my 4th year in High School. “Weeks from now you’ll be graduating high school, what’s your plan?” (Me holding the result of my entrance exam from a University) “Base on the rating I’ve got, I am qualified to choose any of the listed courses.” It should have been an advantage but instead, it made everything complicated because I have to eliminate more before coming up with a certain decision. “If that really is your decision, then I’ll support you.” “Ow, thank you self.” Weeks later, interview for courses started but because I was still enjoying the vacation, I decided to have my interview on the last day. So, when I went for an interview to my chosen course, I came to know
that the admission is already closed. “Ok, it’s my fault. Dumb, so dumb.” Walking out, someone yelled my name. I looked to my left and I recognized an ex classmate. She approached me and asked if I already had my interview. I told her I haven’t yet had my interview. Honestly, I was embarrassed. But when she said that we too had the same fate, I laughed at her also. It’s a tie darling. A couple of minutes, she invited me to have our interview at the College of Engineering instead. She heard that there are still ample slots. What other choice do I have? It’s the last day of interview. And so, we went and passed. We got admitted. We enrolled Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. That’s the only Engineering program familiar to us back then. First day of class, awkward moments. Just waiting for teachers who eventually are not coming to meet us. On the other hand, that ex classmate of mine who brought me into this course is in another class with our high school batchmates. Hell yeah. It was just me, myself, and I then. First week of class passed and nothing special happened. Just the traditional “introduce yourself” thing and “research on this.” “Just go with the flow dude”. “Ok ok self”
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Week after week, I also became weaker and weaker. God! I am not good with numbers. It must have been easier if I have a super bright friend whom I can copy, I mean whom I can ask questions or be tutored with. It was a nice game plan. I started to draw interest to the lessons. Midterm exam, I was confident. Finals, still confident. So, in terms of expected grade, confident too. Releasing of grades, almost all got the same. 3.0! Drag until to the last name. I think only two or three got different. 2.5. Wow! Now I know, Engineers do really have high standards. High as 50-storey building. During my second year, I got lazy. What’s the sense of putting too much effort if it will not be worth it? Grades coming out, conditional! OMG! I’m dead. Bad thing were only 6 who are conditional, I wished we were more so that I’ll have more company. But I just treat it as an eye opener to not get tired of doing my best. The remedial exam came and I was sure I will pass it and so I did. I was genuinely happy not really because I passed but to the fact that I put my 100% effort to it. Came to realized that your efforts matter the most rather than the result. In my third year, I am very happy because finally “She” became my classmate. Yes, the girl who drag me into this. I will confess something, she is my ultimate crush. That’s the reason why I was easily convinced by her to enroll CE
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course. Back to 3rd year. My God! This is a very culture shocking year. The subjects were mostly Mathematics now. I needed references this time. Welcome to the Mini Library! It’s my 3rd year in the College but to be honest it was my first time to enter it. Big help yeah. I survived third year because most of the tests given are exactly alike with the problems I was reviewing. Of course, I stalked the exact reference book my teachers are using. Good game. In my fourth year. Night time became daytime. Drawing all the way darling. No ventilation, revise! Too big living room, revise! Wrong positioning of elements, revise! With erasures, revise! If only I knew, I would not have enrolled this subject. Bad thing midterms is done, I cannot drop it anymore. “Just go with the flow dude”. “Ok self, ok” And I did! We did! Thanks to my coffee dextrose and my magic eraser. Finally, fifth year. Yes come ‘on. This time I am no longer alone in my dreams, we’re in this together now- me and my girlfriend. Yes, it’s the girl who convinced me to take CE, my ultimate crush, she’s my girlfriend now. You still have the feasibility study to think of.
This time all the things you have learned in lower years will be applied, therefore my structure will just be a hanging beam. Unfortunately, it’s the only structural part that was lectured to us in my lower year. But no, no, no, no way! I have to take initiatives. So, self-study all the way. Hope I could refund the tuition fees I paid to subjects I knew I enrolled in but eventually forgot I enrolled in after weeks of non-meeting. “Move on dude, just Love, love, love.” Go back to the feasibility thing, yes, it’s really hard but as you see your structure erecting, it’s very self-fulfilling. Patience my friend. It will be my last semester next sem. And I am already imagining myself holding my baby, diploma I should say. Sooner or later, I’ll be taking the ultimate exam--- Licensure Exam. And I hope I could update you what will be my fate. CE is not really easy. It is highly demanding in terms of effort, time, and resources. I forgot to tell the name of my GF. She’s Melanie Tingco, no, it’s not the famous reporter again. She’s just the apple of my eye. •
“Bawal ang baboy” “Bawal lumabas, delikado” “Tara sa dagat” Ilan lamang yan sa mga kalimitan nating naririnig tuwing sumasapit ang Mahal na Araw o Kuaresma na minsan kung tawagin ay Semana Santa. Para sa mga Katoliko, ito ay napakalaking kaganapan taon-taon sapagkat dito ginugunita ang naging buhay ni Kristo mula noong siya’y isinilang hanggang sa kanyang pagkamatay at muling pagkabuhay. Mula sa Ash Wednesday hanggang sa pagwawagayway ng palaspas tuwing Palm Sunday hanggang sa pagbalot sa mg rebulto sa bawat simbahan at iba pa. Kasama na rito ang maraming kaugalian at pamahiin ng mga Katoliko gaya ng hindi pagkain ng karne ng baboy simula Ash Wednesday hanggang sa Lingo ng pagkabuhay. Ito ay base sa bibliya. Kasama sa mga pamahiin ay ang pagbabawal sa pag-akyat sa mga puno at paggala. Naniniwala ang ilan na kapag nasugatan ka sa kahit anong araw mula Lunes Santo hanggang Sabado de Gloria ay matagal itong gagaling. Mapanganib rin ang paglabas sa mga araw na ito sapagkat malapit ang disgrasya. Bawal ang pagtatrabaho gaya ng pagwawalis, pagkukumponi ng mga gamit at iba pa. Pero ang pinakakilalang nakagisnan ng mga Katoliko tuwing Semana Santa ay ang Pilgrimage o pagbisita sa iba’t ibang simbahan sa iba’t ibang lugar. Isa itong paraan para makapagsama-sama ang bawat pamilya sa pagdarasal at magkaroon ng oras bilang isang pamilya. Iba’t iba man ang tradisyon at paniniwala, ang mahalaga ay may respeto sa isa’t-isa na magiging daan para sa pagkakaisa ng lahat sa kabila ng pagkakaiba. • edifice
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There is a continuing search on how to improve the quality of higher education so that students are able to achieve the intended learning goals. Research has shown that active learning is a promising means to this end (Freeman et. Al. 2014; Prince 2004). An increasingly popular method, which aims to actively engage students, is known as review class. College of Engineering -UNP graduates in the Civil Engineering program recorded a low performance in the past few years in their Licensure Examination while the college are coming up with interventions to address the problem which is the primary concern of the academic personnel of the College of Engineering such as the implementation of Review Classes.
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It was first implemented during the academic year 2017-2018. The first batch who experienced this program was the graduates of the College of Engineering batch 2018. The review class was conducted every weekends of the whole second semester. The said review class tackled professional subjects such as Mathematics, Surveying, and Transportation Engineering, Hydraulics & Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering and Construction in preparation for the review class in review centers The whole review session is basically a practice exam that includes what sorts o f
problems to expect and exhibit the necessary skills. One of the Batch 2018 graduates who passed the November 2018 Civil Engineering Board Exam claimed that it is effective if all the reviewees will take it seriously, he said “Kung gusto talaga nilang matuto or magkaroon ng headstart para sa board exam seryosohin nila yan. Kasi di naman waste of time yan para sa inhinyerong gustong matuto at pumasa sa board exam.â€? To those who want to have the engineer title in the beginning of their names, it is highly recommended to not tale this program for granted but to grab it a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn more and be fully equipped for the board examination. •
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Not to put on your dish But this thing needs to be finish Requirements, hoping you dont want to bear Because this is so hard, you need to find someone to share.
Left Over H E U WA N K H U S S E O U
I just saw you from the hallway Watching all your smile From all the things that happened My first time to see you in a while. From the past that should already be burried And the time that we are together I hope our experience will be our lesson To makes us be better. So many years that we cherished But trust and loyalty seems to be perished Moments that I would never miss Will be cleared up just like this.
Trying to wake up and finish the work at three Going to school and had no breakfast for me Keeping your mind at focus, while having sleep for free Yet pay close attention on what the lessons will be. Some lessons tends that we dont know Not even give your friend some hi or hello Too busy finishing the work, not to be so slow But how long would be this insanity go? Sometimes we over use our minds for ease Even though schooling isnt easy as it is Try to be calm and at peace Dont let your study be missed. Many subjects worth studying Yet most of them feels worrying That you cant find it to catch them up Either you survive it or you need to stop or drop. Moreover, assignments that you need to make Quizzes and exams you have to take Passing of grades is at stake To graduate is worth the wait.
I was on your side Through smooth and rough But then I felt dismayed That for me this is enough That I could just walk away And I dont have anything to say Just be with your new friends Have fun with them and stay. I will just find my place with somebody Who knows to understand And give me a helping hand On what others had that I dont have in me. We dont talk anymore Not even meeting you somehow Unlike even before Because we are on both ends now.
Voice M AYA
How much is your voice? Will it worth your peace of mind? Or the resonating sound of the deafen truth? Will it worth your fame for goodwill, Or a disgraceful shame? Either or, standing up for what you believe was never an issue. It is those ears who hears and mouth that shares, Disguise the truth to look obscure and unfair. Is it that hard to speak up – stand tall? It’s your privilege anyways, so don’t waste it. It’s not like initiating a fight. It’s about being civilized, exercising your right.
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Senses H E U WA N K H U S S E O U
Mirror H E U WA N K H U S S E O U
You are so beautiful to me Even from your imperfections that I can see Who looks like a flower and who stings like a bee You are my one and only destiny. Those bright black eyes of yours To your bright white skin of course Its nose who points out like a hill To your touch who gives me the chill.
Hey buddy how are you? Well Im fine But that’s not true Looking old, always blue.
Its only your voice that i want to hear And only your presence that I want to feel Making my lonely heart heal And to the pain of my past disappear.
Try to make a new hobby? Like talking about self-pity My actions is quite strange That others keep laughing about me.
Until I know the ugly truth That you never love me From our relationship that is fine and smooth Turns out to be rough and could break easily.
Well Im single, ugly They used to call me corny To those personal jokes That is actually not funny.
From your eyes who cannot see The sound of your voice that doesnt give clarity Even to your mouth that tastes like insanity From the love you have in me
Just to make harmony But I’m more like out of tune Neither getting their vibes Nor it would change soon.
The love you cant feel It hurts me but its real You really quite a numb And turn yourself not a real deal.
Im wearing glasses But I cant see it clearly Why do people dont like me ‘Cause that’s not what is suppose to be.
The beauty is really in your favor Even from your good ugly impostor Try to hide your deepest true color And make another stint to watch out for.
Thinking about a dark ritual Doing a human sacrifice Feels like I don’t belong in this world Where I used to say its paradise.
Listen to the sound of an old music To let you hear its vibe The truth from the lines, here it lies From it and there’s nothing to hide.
Don’t think bad about it buddy Just let yourself as sweet as honey Where people will notice you like a bee And will make you happy already.
The aromatic scent of flowers for you to smell Is the opposite of your attitude that you need to tell Try to cover yourself from your alluring spell That people could attract in your beauty, and fell.
You just hold yourself back Keep your mind on track Fight for your life and journey As your struggles will conquer soon.
The bitterness of coffee Is good for your skin And wake yourself up Its the taste of your own medicine. Touch me, touch me not Because you hurt me a lot Feel me as I’ve never let you go And I want you to know that I love you before Untill it was there, no more.
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#SPORTSOPINION
FULL TIME STUDENT & PART TIME ATHLETE SHADONA R. RABINO
Ordinary students focus on their studies alone and spend more time doing other stuffs like socializing and sleeping, while Student Athletes spend 2-3 hours of training a day in preparation for tournaments. Academics or Sports? Both! This is what a student athlete would usually tell you. Being a student-athlete requires tons of energy to survive each day during classes and trainings. Waking up early for a 7:30 am class is very challenging especially when you had your hard training the day before and slept late at night finishing school requirements and responsibilities at home. The cycle continues for five straight days. The remain-
ing two days? Sometimes, time to rest but most of the time it is for doing plates or projects or reviewing for upcoming quizzes or exams. But because these student-athletes dream to become successful engineers, they strive hard to pursue their studies and at the same time, playing the sport they all love. Passion for the sports will always be there. It’s like an oxygen that keeps them alive which they consider as the only way to run away from stress. Playing the sports you love will never be a hindrance in achieving your dreams, use it as your motivation to become better. Always remember that Attitude > Talent! •
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