SJCSI–SSC Elections ‟12
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Vol. 1 No. 2 January 2012
Feb. 21, Tuesday, 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
The official student publication of Saint Joseph College of Sindangan, Inc. National Highway, Poblacion, Sindangan, 7112 Zamboanga del Norte
Outstanding Sindanganons honored
Achievers. Nine residents who excelled in their career paths are honored as Outstanding Sindanganons during the 75th Linggo ng Sindangan. (L–R) Ret. AFP Gen. Alexander B. Yano, Atty. Lourdes Melicor–Trasmonte, Rep. Cresente C. Paez, Ret. Judge Wilfredo C. Martinez, Mayor Nilo Florentino Z. Sy, Rep. Rosendo Labadlabad, Vice Mayor Bess P. Jagonio, Engr. Eulalio Ganzon, Elma Valera–Canja, regional director Loreto T. Bhagwani, regional director Walter Albos, and guest speaker Dipolog City ex-Mayor Roberto Y. Uy. (Photo: G. Lamayo)
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o recognize the achievements of Sindanganons who have excelled in their fields of specialization, brought honor to the municipality, and contributed to the welfare of the residents, the local government unit awarded nine achievers during the 75th Linggo ng Sindangan, Dec. 22. Mayor Nilo Florentino Z. Sy and Vice Mayor Bess Jagonio, MD, presented the Outstanding Sindanganons plaques to Dr. Walter O. Albos Sr., CESO III, the regional director of the Department of Education—Zamboanga Peninsula; Loreto T. Bhagwani, the regional director of the Department of Interior and Local Government—Northern Mindanao; Elma Valera–Canja, a registered nurse (OFW) and owner of Philippine National School, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Engr. Eulalio Ganzon, the president and chairman of E. Ganzon, Inc.; Rep. Rosendo S. Labadlabad, second congressional district of Zamboanga del Norte; Retired Judge Wilfredo C. Martinez, Regional Trial Court,
Branch 10—Dipolog City; Rep. Cresente C. Paez, Party List, Coop–NATCCO; Atty. Lourdes Melicor– Trasmonte, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment; and Gen. Alexander B. Yano, former chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine ambassador to Brunei Darussalam. A selection committee conducted the search for outstanding Sindanganons who are not only known for their philanthropy to the community but also for their personal achievements. Valera–Canja graduated from the then Saint Joseph High School in 1971. She was Miss Saint Joseph during her student days.
(News Bureau)
Calamba fêtes blue sapphire year
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a‟am Freda, as she is fondly called by the faculty, chose to celebrate her 65th birthday anniversary in advance with her family, friends, and faculty and staff of Saint Joseph College of Sindangan, Inc. at the college gym, Jan. 25.
Alfreda B. Calamba, Ed.D. Alfreda B. Calamba, Ed.D., retired as the executive vice president of the diocesan schools, but she will devote more time at SJCSI next academic year.
During the regular Wednesday afternoon mass celebrated by the Rev. Nathaniel Denlaoso, chaplain, Cristina S. Bajalan, high school principal, presented a certificate of appreciation. After the blowing of candles, Calamba encouraged the students ―to work hard and study hard to be successful in the future‖ in her response. During the dinner party, the faculty and staff of SJCSI and guests came in colorful retro ‗60s costume. Calamba‘s family, including her 84-year-old mother, also graced the affair. The celebration started with the nochecita, a serenade of birthday songs, where the guests
offered flowers and danced with the birthday celebrator. A number of instructors and friends gave messages of gratitude and appreciation, and expressed birthday wishes. ―To get what we want, to enjoy what we get, to achieve success in life, and to enjoy in our success… I am flattered and more inspired to be with you,‖ Calamba replied. Cala mb a hail s fro m Sevilla, Bohol. She first came to the then Saint Joseph High School in 1971 as teacher and later became the principal in 1973. Calamba had taught at Saint Vincent‘s College prior to her appointment as executive vice president for academic affairs.
(Marvie Lou D. Cariño)
CAS–Ed holds Education Festival
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o take a break from the lectures, to show their talents, and to foster camaraderie among them, the students from the College of Arts and Sciences-Education organized activities and contests for the Educational Festival, Jan. 13-14. Precious Mae L. Gone, CAS-Ed governor, formally opened the two-day activity held at the college gym. Jerome E. Ochavo, student council advisor, gave the inspirational message. In the group dance competition, the sophomore group won. The seniors, freshmen, and juniors were the second, third, and fourth placers, respectively. For dancesport, the senior duo of Jay Asentista and Maria Jereziel Calumpang bested the other three dance pairs.
In the hip–hop category, the sophomore group again came first and was followed by the juniors and the freshmen. For the musical contests, Reycee C. Cebe, a secondary education sophomore, was declared champion in the solo contest with her rendition of ―All by Myself.‖ Cherry Lou de Leon and Kevin Jones Calumpang, freshmen, were the winners of the duet singing contest. In the academic contests, the second year team composed of Cherilyn Salazar, Vincee de la
Torre, Marthy Rago, Mary Fe Calamba, and Karies Mae Canton bagged the first place in the quiz bee. The freshmen copped the first place in the Bible quiz. They also won in the sack-race contest. A basketball friendly match among the college teams was held in the afternoon. The combined junior–senior team beat the freshman–sophomore team. The festival culminated with the selection of Mr. and Miss CAS–Ed ‗12 that evening.
(Julius R. Bulac)
Mr. and Miss CAS–Ed’12. Arliee Kert Malunes, junior, and Lyndie Joy Alaban, sophomore, win the beauty and brains pageant. (Photo: G. Lamayo)
The Staff
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The Staff (TS): What is your main reason for aspiring to be the SSC president?
Leaster Pineda (LP): I believe that I have got what it takes to be a good leader. I want to prove and practise my leadership skills.
TS: What makes you different from the other candidate?
LP: I am hardworking and well-equipped for the position. I am confident to face trials and problems along the way.
Leaster P. Pineda BSBA III
For President SAINTS (Student Administration with Intelligence Nudging Towards Success) Party Age: 19 Birthday: Jan. 11 Religion: Roman Catholic Student organizations: Ext. vice president, SJCSI SSC Facilitator/member, Chastity Group Member, Society of Mary Other affiliations: President, Sagrada Familia (Youth) Councilor, SK (Brgy. Bago) Parochial Youth Leader (Siare) Special talents: Dancing and singing
General Program of Action * Motivate and energize the students organizations * Serve with integrity, competence, and godliness * Re-awaken the sense of right and wrong among the officers * Give priority to others over ourselves * Perform just and equitable judgments The Staff (TS): What is your main reason for aspiring to be the SSC vice president?
Kindness Dagondong (KD): To be the voice of the students and an element for the college progress through serving with uprightness.
TS: What makes you different from the other candidate?
KD: Few had a front-row seat in watching my journey; and after three years of studying here, I bet they are not having a fuzzy filter anymore of identifying me. They can tell the difference.
TS: What is your concept of an ideal student council?
KD: A benevolent yet authoritative council with a vision for the college improvement and sincerity to its tasks.
TS: What is your assessment of the present student council?
KD: I do not want to go into details to avoid grudges, but the students are not sleeping. They hear, they see, and they can tell!
TS: What is your concept of leadership?
KD: A leader must be pro-active with exemplary performance and integrity.
TS: What is your stand on the tuition increase next academic year?
KD: That would be fine if there is a reason why it has to be raised.
TS: What do you look forward to being improved with the new fees?
KD: We still lack books in the library, and classroom chairs need repair. The instructors in the faculty room need an electric fan.
TS: What are your views on the college policies prohibiting male students from growing their hair long or from wearing earrings? KD: I do not see anything wrong with it. In fact, the policy helps students to be disciplined and decent.
TS: What is your concept of an ideal student council?
LP: An ideal student council encourages students to participate in college activities and serves as role models.
TS: What is your assessment of the present student council?
LP: As a part of the present student council, I have observed that all worked well, and the officers did a great job despite the misunderstandings.
TS: What is your concept of leadership?
LP: I want my concept to be called as participative leadership that lets every student suggest and participate in every activity; and the SSC and the faculty for guidance only.
TS: What is your stand on the tuition increase next academic year?
LP: I approve of the tuition hike if that is intended for the improvement of the college.
TS: What do you look forward to being improved with the new fees?
LP: Facilities in the college need improvement. So, I look forward to that.
TS: What are your views on the college policies prohibiting male students from growing their hair long or from wearing earrings?
LP: It looks okay for me and there is nothing wrong with the policy. This is just part of behaving decently like professionals.
TS: What other college policies do you find detrimental/repressive to the Josephian students?
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TS: How should the Philippine government resolve the Spratlys conflict?
LP: As a business administration student, I have not thought of that yet. But there is only one thing I know about conflicts. Let us resolve this through diplomacy. I think it is effective.
TS: Are you pro-choice or pro-life?
LP: As a Catholic, I highly affirm myself as pro-life because I believe that it is only God who can decide about the process of procreation. Only God is the life giver and life taker.
TS: Should the death penalty be re-imposed for heinous crimes?
LP: Death penalty is not necessarily and especially the best option to suppress heinous crimes. Crimes are committed because of the lack of discipline. So, I think the best solution for this is discipline.
TS: How do you find the new campaign slogan of the Department of Tourism: “More fun in the Philippines”?
LP: I think it is great. DOT people are experts, so I rely on their capabilities in terms of tourism. They can attract international tourists. Besides the Philippines is a beautiful country, and ”it is more fun in the Philippines.”
TS: Are you popular to win this election? LP: I am not thing, but one this election challenging for
sure about that winning thing I am sure is that will be interesting and me.
TS: Will the SSC, under your leadership, still organize/support beauty pageants?
LP: Yes, it is one of the activities that lets students participate actively. So, I go for it.
TS: What is the first thing that you do once elected?
LP: I will thank God for giving me the opportunity to lead, and to the students for believing in me.
TS: What other college policies do you find detrimental/repressive to the Josephian students? KD: None so far. TS: How should the Philippine government resolve the Spratlys conflict?
KD: Bring into play international laws that may assist our nation and appeal to the United States for their support.
TS: Are you pro-choice or pro-life?
KD: I am pro-life. Life started when an egg cell and sperm unite, and qualities develop over time. No matter what it may look like even if it is not yet born, it does not make him less of a person. It has the right to live! Ex. 20:30—You shall not kill.
TS: Should the death penalty be re-imposed for heinous crimes?
KD: Death is an unusually severe punishment for me, and it should not be reimposed. For even the vilest of criminals remains a human being with dignity.
TS: How do you find the new campaign slogan of the Department of Tourism: “More fun in the Philippines”?
KD: I cannot say if it is better than “Wow! Philippines.” As long as it promotes the beauty of our country, let us support it.
TS: Are you popular to win this election?
KD: I will not say that I am. I might sound conceited if I do. I know that I am not that much popular though. But, let us see.
TS: Will the SSC, under your leadership, still organize/support beauty pageants?
KD: Yes, to show that Josephians are talented students and competitive, too.
TS: What is the first thing that you do once elected?
KD: We may have plans, but they will never be as good as expected without God’s blessing and guidance. There must be godliness in service.
Kindness W. Dagondong BSBA III
For Vice President SAINTS (Student Administration with Intelligence Nudging Towards Success) Party Age: 21 Birthday: Aug. 25 Religion: Pentecostal Student organizations: Volunteer, Campus Ministry Vice President/Lecturer, Chastity Writer, The Staff Other affiliations: Coordinator, Feeding Indigenous Children (FIC) Director, Church Youth Special talents: Playing guitar and keyboard Writing songs
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Council Elections ‟12 The Staff (TS): What is your main reason for aspiring to be the SSC president?
Sheena Lapuz (SL): I want to be a servant of the students—to become their voice.
TS: What makes you different from the other candidate?
SL: I am serious with any task at hand. I have prior experience in leading my fellow students at SSC.
TS: What is your concept of an ideal student council?
SL: An ideal student council looks for the welfare of the students. In every activity, the benefits for the students and the college are considered.
TS: What is your assessment of the present student council?
SL: Everyone in the student council gives his best effort in doing the responsibilities, but their no cooperation among them.
TS: What is your concept of leadership?
SL: “A good leader is a good follower. Hence, leadership is leading, not instructing. A leader should be a servant at the same time. He is a model, and the first to follow orders.
TS: What is your stand on the tuition increase next academic year?
SL: It is natural to increase our fees, but the college should ensure that the students are satisfied with the quality of instruction.
TS: What do you look forward to being improved with the new fees?
SL: My first concern is the quality of instruction. Facilities in the computer laboratory need to be upgraded especially the Internet connection.
TS: What are your views on the college policies prohibiting male students from growing their hair long or from wearing earrings?
SL: It is more formal for the male students not to wear earrings. It is not normal for the males in our culture to grow their hair long. For formality, we should follow the college policy.
TS: What other college policies do you find detrimental/repressive to the Josephian students? SL: Misconduct of some students who come to class under the influence of alcohol is being tolerated by the security guards. TS: Are you pro-choice or pro-life?
SL: I shout pro-life! God says “go to the world and multiply, subdue it.” There is a natural method in controlling the population without committing a sin. Moreover, no one has the right to break the bond committed before God. Divorce greatly affects the children emotionally and mentally more than the parents.
Shenna May B. Lapuz BSBA III
TS: Should the death penalty be re-imposed for heinous crimes?
For President LIBRA (Leading and Initiating with Balance and Respect in All Aspects) Party
SL: No, if justice could be bought nowadays. It is farcical that truth will prevail if our justice system is corrupt. We cannot also deny the fact that influential people usually prevail over the less privileged ones.
TS: How do you find the new campaign slogan of the Department of Tourism: “More fun in the Philippines”?
Age: 19 Birthday: Oct. 3 Religion: Iglesia ni Cristo Student organizations: Governor, BSBA Reporter, The Staff Other affiliations: INC tree planting and clean-up drive Special talents: Playing guitar, singing, and dancing
SL: The term “more fun” may attract more international tourists. If they were lured by Wow! Philippines before, they would come back if their experience in our country was a pleasant one.
TS: Are you popular to win this election?
SL: If popularity were the basis for winning, I would not win. The Josephians are wise enough to elect good leaders. I have served them during the past three academic years.
TS: Will the SSC, under your leadership, still organize/support beauty pageants?
SL: Yes, these activities promote our college as well as the talents of our students. If we can raise funds from these activities, they will be a great help in putting up useful projects.
TS: What is the first thing that you do once elected?
SL: I will first clean the SSC office because it reflects how well-organized and responsible the officers are.
General Program of Action * Pass a resolution for ―wash day‖ every Wednesday * Decrease the amount of fines * Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of toilets * Organize academic and sports clubs * Recognize/accredit student organizations * Conduct leadership training seminars
The Staff (TS): What is your main reason for aspiring to be the SSC vice president?
Endera Porsuelo (EP): I would like to still serve and be one of the voices of my co-students upon their ideas and concepts on the college policies.
TS: What makes you different from the other candidate?
EP: I am who I am. I do not want to cover my true self and change my personality just to have my victory in this election. This makes me different.
TS: What is your concept of an ideal student council?
Endera S. Porsuelo BEEd III
For Vice President LIBRA (Leading and Initiating with Balance and Respect in All Aspects) Party Age: 19 Birthday: Oct. 11 Religion: Roman Catholic Student organizations: Editor in Chief, The Staff News Bureau Director, The Staff Student Information Officer, SSC Other affiliations: President, Chapel Youth Organization Educator, Bangka Youth Organization Special talents: Playing guitar Singing and dancing
EP: An ideal student council has its capability to handle organization and unity that will help improve a certain council and at the same time be a role model.
TS: What other college policies do you find detrimental/repressive to the Josephian students? EP: Wearing uniform. TS: How should the Philippine government resolve the Spratlys conflict?
EP: Let China have those islands if that is the solution for peace. We still have more islands to be proud of. Anyway, we are not good in managing our resources.
TS: Are you pro-choice or pro-life?
EP: As a Catholic believer, I am prolife because I believe that the meeting of an egg cell and sperm cell is already a gift from God, which we call life.
TS: Should the death penalty be re-imposed for heinous crimes?
TS: What is your assessment of the present student council?
EP: I am against the re-imposition because we do not have the right to end the life of a person.
TS: What is your concept of leadership?
TS: How do you find the new campaign slogan of the Department of Tourism: “More fun in the Philippines”?
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EP: A good leader has knowledge and skills to manage an organization. He is not a boss to be followed by everyone but a servant to all.
TS: What is your stand on the tuition increase next academic year?
EP: Increasing the fees is always okay as long as it is for the goodness of our college.
TS: What do you look forward to being improved with the new fees?
EP: Every time the fee increases, the college must assure that the quality of instruction will be standardized. The facilities should be updated, too.
TS: What are your views on the college policies prohibiting male students from growing their hair long or from wearing earrings? EP: Wearing earrings or growing a long hair looks like a nerd or a fool in the society.
EP: I still prefer Wow! Philippines so that the tourists will not expect so much when they come here but be awed with the positive experiences when they are in our country.
TS: Are you popular to win this election?
EP: If this is a battle of good looks, I definitely will not win. My performance can speak well for me.
TS: Will the SSC, under your leadership, still organize/support beauty pageants?
EP: I will support their initiative for the development of the students’ skills.
TS: What is the first thing that you do once elected?
EP: My priority is to pass a motion for the re-implementation of a “wash day” every Wednesday. Most students have only two sets of uniform, and the weather is beyond our control. The provision on fines will also be reviewed.
The Staff
SSC Elections ‟12
SSC Performance Review* A good leader should always be a good follower. Why is it that some officers mao man ang wala nag-follow sa rules and regulations nga ilang gipang-implement? —Randel Lapadan, BSED I OK ra man ang organisasyon sa SSC karon. Dayon aktibo pod sila sa ilang gipang-organize nga mga activity. Ambot lang ang uban nga mga officer og nagbuhat ba. —Vincent Ubas, BSIT II With regards to Tan‘s administration, it is nice and good. They have put up such projects that the college needs. They came up with activities that had not happened in the past. They showed unity and preparation in every undertaking. Besides they are good and devoted leaders who certainly fulfilled their responsibilities. —Cherilyn Salazar, BSED II I commend the SSC for the improvements as well as their projects. I do hope that the next set of SSC officers will be more progressive and continue what the Tan administration has started. —Marvin L. Ferry, BSBA II Their leadership and governance is good. They are very active when it comes to services for their fellow students. —Delmar Iso, BSIT I I cannot say that they are more active than the previous officers because I am new in this college. Well, I have heard from other students that the previous officers and present have a big difference. Based on what I have seen for two semesters, they are really active and interested to serve us. —Syrahmay Elevera, BSIT I They have a good performance, but they are not considerate of the situation of some students. They just think for themselves, forgetting that they are the representatives of the students. —Sheila Vallejo, BSED II SSC officers are very active, humble, and fair. I think everyone notices their achievements in our campus. But I have noticed that they are not very strict when it comes to rules and regulations. Most of the time, they are not very strict with the attendance especially when we are having activities. Some students can forge the signatures of their friends. But in general, they have good governance. —Milcah Mae Bayawa, BSIT I I do not think the SSC officers have done enough because I have not yet found any improvement in our college. Even though they have made the trashcans as their project, still I am not satisfied. If only they remembered that they promised during the campaign. —Francy Baldevino, BEED II When it comes to their leadership, it is good. I like their leadership and their completed projects that give improvement to our campus. I like the attitude of the president. He knows how to manage his subordinate officers. —Marchan Delcoro, BSIT I Wala kaming nakikitang proyekto ng mga SSC officer. Dapat before sila aalis sa kanilang posisyon, sana may maipapakita silang proyekto na makapagpapa-improve sa ating kolehiyo para hindi naman useless ang kanilang pag-uupo sa pwesto. Many are asking how SSC spent the fines that they had collected? Ang laki sa hinihingi sa aming fines tapos walang proyekto ang nagagawa. So useless talaga ng mga SSC officer. —Cherry A. Fabillar and Mia C. Sabillo, BEED I The performance of SSC is quiet good. On the other hand, the SSC officers are just striving for their own benefits. They are organizing activities that are not definitely useful to the development of the academic skills of the students. —Kevin Tejas, BSAT I What is their purpose of having a very high registration fee and excessive fines if they are just producing one project—the trashcans? Why are they that thrifty? Where did some of our funds go?
—Ryan Junil Paitan, BEED III They are imposing laws and actively collecting fines to those who do not follow. But the fact is that even the officers are not practising what they are preaching. Another thing is sige ra sila ug himo og activities nga walay essence. If naa man gali, gamay ra pod. Aron lang jud ingnon nga naa sila’y nabuhat.
—Kemberly Ordialez and John Rick Macias, BSAT I For me, the present administration of the SSC headed by Mr. Michael E. Tan is very pleasing because of the good and right conduct such as posting the important events or some certain matter that should be discussed, and then having their meetings within the given schedule so that his subordinates will cooperate as well as participate in the agenda. As what I have observed, their performance is great enough to satisfy me. All I want from them is to update us of the upcoming events. —Richard John B. Mejorada, BSBA I * Comments were edited for grammaticality and conciseness only.
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SJCSI SSC Elections set Feb. 21
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he Saint Joseph College of Sindangan, Inc. Supreme Student Council will hold its annual election of officers from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21.
All bona fide college students of SJCSI are eligible to vote for the SSC officers of academic year 2012–2013. As of the deadline of filing the candidacy on Jan. 27, Michael E. Tan, outgoing SSC president, revealed that only two contesting parties registered for the following positions: SSC president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, auditor, student information officer, and two departmental representatives. The students will also elect a college governor, vice governor, secretary, treasurer, auditor, student information officer, and two year level representatives. The LIBRA (Leading and
Initiating with Balance and Respect in All Aspects) Party is headed by Shenna May B. Lapuz. Lapuz is a business administration junior. She has been an SSC officer for three years now. Joining the tandem is Endera S. Porsuelo, an elementary education junior. Porsuelo was previously the news bureau director of The Staff before she was promoted to head the college publication this second semester. LIBRA Party hopes to reimplement the traditional ―wash day‖ every Wednesday. The SAINTS (Student Administration with Intelligence
Nudging Towards Success) Party enlisted Leaster P. Pineda and Kindness W. Dagondong, both business administration juniors, as its official candidates for the top positions. Pineda is the outgoing appointed external vice president of the student council. Dagondong writes for The Staff. She is actively involved in several church-related activities. Saints Party plans to engage the different student organizations in their future activities. The party advocates for a competent and God-centered student council, according to it general program of action.
(Michael E. Tan)
PSITS-SJCSI chapter holds IT Fest „11
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ith the theme “Promoting Excellence in Skills Development,” the BS Information Technology students celebrated BSIT Festival at SJCSI gym, Dec. 9–10.
Chenney Macalolot, a computer science graduate and manager of One Network Bank– Sindangan Branch, was the guest speaker. Reynier Bagasina, president of the Philippine Society of Information Technology Students (PSITS)–SJCSI Chapter, and BSIT Governor Geraldine Temporada led the opening ceremony. BSIT students from the two year levels actively participated in the competitions organized by Bagasina and Temporada. ―PSITS Congratulations!
We measure our lives by what we achieve. Each new day brings a challenge. Each achievement brings a new goal. Once again, congratulations for the success of the I.T Festival ‘11. You deserve all the best,‖ said Sherwin Lapong, IT department chairman, said during the awarding ceremony. The following students and teams won in the competitions and sporting events: Reynier Bagasina, programming; Rey Sumilhig, photo editing; Jose Jemmuel dela Peña,
quiz bee; Ritchie Caindog, disc jockey; Alger Germata and Hadjerie Halid, PC operation; Jaymar Letsido and Jhorwin Masueto, IT Pinoy Henyo; Mark Joven Benlot, Maverick Abapo, Ritchie Cañete, Art Espinosa, and Christopher Casipong, role playing game (Counter Stike); Art Espinosa, Maverick Abapo, and Kevin Clark Calumpang, film making; Hadjerie Halid, Hardware Servicing-NC II; BSIT-I team, volleyball; and BSIT-1 team, basketball.
(Vanmark B. Gonzaga)
Juan time, on time all the time
DepEd calls for use of PST
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he Department of Education recently issued DepEd Order 86, series of 2011, “Synchronizing with the Philippine Standard Time,” directing all school officials nationwide to synchronize with the Philippine Standard Time (PST) so that all schoolbased activities are conducted simultaneously. Education Secretary Armin Luistro said this is an important move because it will add to work efficiency and better time management. ―Time is a very precious resource, which we tend to take for granted. If we are all guided by the Philippine standard time, then our work will be in sync and we can optimize use of time spent in school,‖ he explained. To synchronize activities of DepEd from the central office to the school level, all offices are directed to set all clocks inside offices and school properties in-
cluding time recording devices to match the PST established by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The time in hours, minutes, and seconds is displayed in PAGASA‘s website http:// www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph. Luistro emphasized in the memorandum that all class schedules, meetings, activities, and events should be based on the PST; and that these schedules must start and end on time.
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The education department is one with the nation in changing the concept of ―Filipino time‖ or ―always late‖ to being ―on time,‖ said Luistro. The PAGASA is mandated by Section 6 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 8 to be the country‘s official timekeeper. The PST is set using the DOST–PAGASA‘s timing system consisting of a rubidium atomic clock, Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, time interval counter, distribution amplifier, and a computer.
(DepEd Press Release)
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Editorial Board (Second Semester, 2011–2012) Endera S. Porsuelo Editor in Chief ▪ Cheeza V. Silvano Associate Editor Sheena Marie S. Calvo Managing Editor ▪ Vanmark B. Gonzaga News Bureau Director Kindness W. Dagondong Feature Editor ▪ Marie Rose P. Noval Sports Editor
Editorial Staff Mark Luther A. Almonte ▪ Maricel A. Amorado ▪ Amy Kosela J. Andus ▪ Julius R. Bulac Marvie Lou D. Cariño ▪ Precious Mae L. Gone ▪ Shenna May B. Lapuz ▪ Maureen P. Romeo ▪ Michael E. Tan
Creative Department Maricel A. Amorado ▪ Marthy G. Rago ▪ Joselito A. Talledo ▪ Mary Astrid P. Taco Photojournalist
Administration Gilbert B. Lamayo, MAELT Technical Advisor Engr. Leonor A. Labadan, MPA Consultant ▪ Alfreda B. Calamba, Ed.D. Executive Vice President