The MARIAN Newsletter June - July 2015

vol. liv | no. 1 june - july 2015

CONVENIENCE, INCONVENIENCE. Summer of 2015, the Local Government Unit of Bayombong initially started the construction of canal passing by SMU which is believed to end the flood turmoil along SMU Gate 2. see supplementary story on Page 2 (Photo by Emmanuel Jose)

CE Board 3rd placer is Ph's Top Master Plumber

by Emmanuel Jose

After placing 3rd in the May 2014 Civil Engineering Board Exam, Saint Mary’s University (SMU) alumnus Engr. Michael James Ramos topped the Master Plumber Licensure Examination conducted by the Board for Master Plumbers in Manila, Cebu, Davao, and Legazpi on July 29.

Among the 1,141 engineering and architecture examinees, Ramos placed 1st garnering 82 percent while Shane

Ann Estaris of the University of Santo Tomas, Roochie Mico Cosico from the University of the Philippines-Diliman and Rachelle Quilala from University of Nueva Caceres landed 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.

According to Ramos, he didn’t expect to be the first placer.

However, he expected to be one of the topnotchers.

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BSA grad makes it to top 30 in nat’l TOSP

by Neome Czarina Valite

Ramos

Admin holds first ever Sapientia a Deo Walk

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Marian stude places 10th in nat’l psychometrician exam

by Joresa Dainty Aseron

With an aim to make the new students and employees feel at home in Saint Mary’s University, the Dean of Student Affairs and Services, along with the University President, launched the first-ever “Sapienta a Deo Walk for New Students and Employees” where Marian freshmen, transferees and new

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by Chantal Therese Tayaban

CLEANSED. A freshman student washed her hands as a symbol of receiving God’s wisdom in the first ever Sapientia a Deo Walk for New Students and Employees, held at Fr. Lambrecht Hall, Four Pillars, June 17. (Photo by Kym Rombert Quezon)

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THE BORN LEGACY

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For every goal attained, what comes next? As for Romiel Mariñas, BSA graduate and one of the top 30 finalists in the 2015 Search for the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP), it’s continuing what you have started.

“Back then, all I thought about TOSP is a prestigious award giving body that conveys recognition to excellent students all over the country. Having heard of how good it feels to carry with me the TOSP brand, I challenged myself that someday, I would be asked how it

FREEDOM WALL MARIAN BOARD GAME

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In a last attempt to understand himself and his lost soul, he left Baguio and clambered from the ditch he was stuck in for so long.

He found himself in Saint Mary’s University and became a Psychology major but just as he was finishing the race, the shadows of his past crept up on him and wheeled him towards a dead end. His motivation was zero, his nights were days and vice versa, everything he worked so continue to page 6

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Canal construction to ease long time flood problems

by Rhowen Belisario and Rojes Gaile Jamandre

In order to address the long time problem of flooding along San Vidal Street and other affected areas, a 1,006 meter canal with a 7.5 million budget is under construction and is expected to be completed by August.

According to one of the project engineers, Engr. Galvin Molina, the said project was appealed to the LGU by the residents and tricycle drivers.

“Bale matagal na itong (pagbabaha) inirereklamo.

Pinakamadalas nga naming nakakaaway dito eh yung mga tricycle drivers,” Molina explained.

Molina added that even if they wanted to have an end on these complaints, they cannot take preliminary actions to minimize them without any fund.

But by mid-February, through the Local Infrastructure Project (LIP) of the provincial government, an amount of 7.5 million pesos was allotted for the canal construction and by February 10, a notice to proceed from the Department of Public Works and Highways signaled the construction followed by excavations last May. According to Engr. Eduardo Sibayan, also one of the project

BLUEPRINT. The proposed project will start on the intersection of Malvar and Ramos Street, going to San Vidal Street covering also the streets of Del Pillar, Ponce, San Jose, Teacher’s Village going out to Bonifacio where the water will proceed to Magat River. (Image from DPWH)

engineers, the canal was expected to be completed by July with 150 working days on their time table.

But due to unfavorable weather and affected waterlines, August 15 was set to be the new expected day to complete the construction.

“Meron siyang 150 days to complete. So ang expected expiry date without unforeseen delay was forecasted on July 16, 2015. Pero nung deep excavation kasi, marami palang nakabaon na service utilities like water supply sa mga bahay, so nai-interrupt yung activity; kapag may nasisira due to the

SCC taps GRF in annual Lead Congress

by Sharra Intugay and Bryan Gerena

With an aim to develop and expand young leaders’ knowledge about good leadership, the Student Central Council (SCC) tapped the Gerry Roxas Foundation (GRF) to facilitate the annual Student Leaders’ Congress, July 25-26.

The two-day training seminar was participated by more than 100 Marian leaders from different departments together with cocurricular and extra-curricular organizations.

SCC President Rey Mark Castillano, BS ECE 5, shared the reason why GRF was chosen to facilitate the event.

“Noong first year ako, ang SCC President was Helen Angelica Vallejos which is affiliated sa Gerry Roxas [Foundation.] So, this year, naisipan ni Ma’am Perolina to invite the foundation to facilitate

the said congress. Ginamit lang natin yung connections,” he said.

The Gerry Roxas Foundation was founded by the late Senator Gerry Roxas and is considered as one of the oldest foundations in the Philippines. It focuses on providing educational assistance and also gives Gerry Roxas Leadership Awards to outstanding high school students upon their graduation.

The said speakers for the event from GRF are Karen de Guzman, Aaron Corpuz, Jose Chua and Marian alumni Helen Angelica Vallejos.

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excavation, tumitigil sila [at] nirerepair nila agad. Kasi, nagrereklamo naman yung mga households. Naaccumulate nang na-accumulate yung days, kaya nagkaroon ng delay.

Aside from that, kapag umulan, hindi na workable yung ground,” Sibayan said.

SAFETY STANDARDS The canal construction covered mostly the streets within the perimeters of Saint Mary’s University. During the period of deep excavation on the streets affected especially around San Vidal

St., several complaints were raised by the residents and passers by.

According to one of SMU’s engineering instructors who asked for anonymity, the ongoing construction of the drainage system isn’t following the set of guidelines of safety engineering. He noted that safety precautions were not strictly observed and there were no signages to warn people about the construction.

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Accountancy stude joins top 10 in Tax Whiz tilt

by Francis Mar Vicmudo

He looked at his watch. Three hours had passed. He didn’t even think that he could make it through the top 10. Then finally, his name was called.

Jaypee R. Grueso, BSA 5, is one of the top 10 finalists out of 60 participants in the Tax and Furious 7: Search for the Eastern Metro Manila Chapter Tax Whiz Year 7 at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Manila, July 14.

Despite the insufficiency of formal review, Grueso, a consistent academic scholar, said that he was the 9th participant among over 60 participants within Metro Manila and other regions in Luzon who made it to the final round which consists of 10 final players.

“Ang saya lang no’ng natawag ‘yung pangalan ko. Pero biglang kinabahan na ako no’ng paakyat na akong stage,” he said.

The top 10 racers were given a

Grueso flag and a 650-liter fuel for them to use in answering the final questions. If the racers are to answer the questions, they would raise their flag. The answer would cost them fuel ranging from 3050 liters, depending on the category.

Also, correct answers would give a racer the credit to travel in kilometers ranging from 50-200 depending upon the difficulty of the problems.

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Ar. Argote to examinees: Maintain, surpass past board exam results

by Mark Rommel Orienza

Architecture department head Ar. Bobby Argote II challenged the next batch of examinees to maintain or even surpass the record of SMU in the roster of achievers and passers of the recently concluded Licensure Exam for Architects on June 12 and 14.

“Ang continuous lang na challenge ko [for those who will be taking the Board] is to maintain or better, exceed ‘yung

accomplishment of the last batch na nag-take,” said Argote.

This was after this year’s examinees accepted the challenge given by Dr. Teresita Reyes, dean of School of Engineering and Architecture, which is to continuously improve and raise their performance in the board exams.

“Ang challenge, kailan daw ba magkakaroon ng topnotcher since continuous naman na maganda ang

Senior Pharma studes join 1st PPR Summit

by Brent Jericko Narciso Forty-two senior Marian pharmacy students and two faculty members of the Pharmacy Department of the School of Health Sciences took part in the 1st Philippine Pharmaceutical Summit (PPRS) held at the Century Park Hotel, Manila on July 21-22.

FIRST PHARMA SUMMIT. Marian senior pharmacy students poses together with the organizers of the 1st Pharmaceutical Summit. (Contributed Photo)

The two-day summit was composed of panel presentations and discussions revolving around the pharmaceutical trends and market opportunities and a 360-degree view of the regulations regarding the pharmacy practice.

Melchora Bautista, head of the Pharmacy Department, found the topics and speakers a compelling reason to join the said event.

“The seminar had been a rich source of information, updates and scientific knowledge. The theme of the summit motivated me to join [and to include] my students as well.

The topics and speakers were some of the motivating factors as well,” Bautista said.

The delegates of the said summit were professionals working in drug manufacturing companies, research and development offices, and the academe. SMU was the only educational institution that attended the said event.

Meanwhile, Preciosa Anne

Degala, BSP 4, said that the event had a huge impact in her future as a pharmacy student.

“First time kong makadalo ng ganoong kalaking event. Nasabi ko sa sarili ko na, ‘Preciosa ang swerte mo kasi sa lahat ng mga taong puwedeng makapunta, naisama ka at binigyan ka ng opportunity para i-explore ang bagong pangyayari sa buhay mo, na parang isa itong step para sa magiging future ko,’” Degala said.

She also shared that she was able to gain inspiration from the professionals who were also delegates of the summit.

“So, happy din kasi nakahalubilo ko mga matataas na tao. Mga prominent persons na pwede kong maging inspirasyon sa pagiging future pharmacist ko,” she added.

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passing rate record,” Argote said.

According to Argote, they accepted the challenge because for the past licensure exams, Saint Mary’s University’s passing rate for first takers is continuously increasing and even exceeding the national passing rates.

“First timers’ passing rate is 62.5 percent. While the national passing rate is 61 percent. Kung ‘yun ang magiging basehan, we are above the national passing rate,”

said Argote.

Six out of the 10 Marian examinees were able to hurdle the board exam and they are Ar. Willeth Jacinto, Ar. Rhojie Lacuesta, Ar. Arlo Jake Lagmay, Ar. Paula Jane Menchate, Ar. Nikki Suzzete Meneses and Ar. Hannah Leah Ortiguero.

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CE Board 3rd...

1, pero alam ko na nasa top kasi I assured na gawing 80 percent ang average ko. Usually kasi sa master plumber, ‘pag naka-above 80 [percent], high chance na topnother [ka] na,” said Ramos.

BEHIND HIS TRIUMPHS Ramos considered placing third in the May 2014 CE Board Exam a failure for him after knowing that his exam average only had one point difference from the first and second placers.

He, however, felt so blessed when he aced the Master Plumber exam.

“Noong nalaman ko na 1 point lang pagitan namin nung top 1 and 2 sa CE Exam, medyo nasaktan ako. But still blessed kasi madaming bumabagsak. But this time, July 2015, God’s wonders surround us, napakaganda ng pabaon sa kin ni God [ang pagiging top 1] na dadalhin ko pagpunta ng abroad,” Ramos said.

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eating foods that stimulate the brain like avocado, broccoli, peanuts, and fish also served as one of his preparations for the examinations. Ramos said that SMU had a big contribution to his academic growth and as a professional development now.

“SMU did contribute a lot.

Dito ako nagsimula. Sa mga SSGP program, quiz bee and contests na sinuportahan kami, sa napakalaking engineering library, sa magagaling na teacher, at sa mga recollection. ‘Yun ang nakatulong para maabot ko pangarap ko ngayon,” said Ramos.

MASTER PLUMBER EXAM The master plumber exam consisted of 100 items each in Plumbing Arithmetic, Plumbing Code, Plumbing Design and Installation and Practical Problems.

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Jelson Rumuar and Engr. Larissa Villanueva were also added to the roster of new Marian Master Plumbers. M

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PPPDMO moved for new HRM building

by Reynaldo Coloma Jr.

To make possible the construction of the new Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) Building, the Physical Plant Properties Development and Maintenance Office (PPPDMO) moved to its new office beside the Fr. Cornelius Tonus Gymnasium.

According to Engr. Leonido Costales, Jr., PPPDMO head, their old location will turn into an HRM Building which will house kitchen laboratories, a function hall and hotel rooms.

“Sa lugar ng dating office namin ipapatayo yung HRM Building kaya lumipat kami,” Costales said.

He also stated that the 160 square-meter relocation area was more suited for the function of

their office because of the bigger storage area and space for work.

“Dito [sa bagong office], one hundred sixty square meters ang area kaya lumaki ‘yung storage area sa baba at lumaki ‘yung space ng office. [‘Yung dati] maliit yung area doon,” he added.

Costales added that their new location has a better working environment because of the cooler ventilation compared with their previous site.

Since the construction of the new HRM building is yet to start, the old PPPDMO office is temporarily used by Physical Education (PE) subjects specifically table tennis sport since the gym is also under rehabilitation.

However, PE 3 students

Twenty hurdle May CPA Board Exams

by Rhowen Belisario & Neome Czarina Valite

“Gusto mong pumasa di ba?

[Kaya] wala ka pang karapatang magpahinga ngayon.”

Thus said Caselline Corpuz, CPA, a former staff of The MARIAN and now one of the 20 newly registered Certified Public Accountants shared during the CPA Recognition Program held at the Sacred Heart Center, July 25.

According to Corpuz, it is hard to start reviewing all the necessary subjects especially if you have other things to attend to.

‘There were a lot of things to get done and sometimes I really don’t know where to start. There was even a time when I spent 5 hours just thinking how would I manage to review all the [board] subjects,” she said.

Despite all the pressure, she reiterated that hard work and determination to pass the board exam will never betray you and give you unexpected results.

“Your burning desire and hard work will never betray you. To all Marian accountancy students, keep the determination and hard work going, and when it’s done, you’ll find yourself rejoicing in the end,” she advised.

Moreover, Cara Jane Pajarillo, CPA, shared her formula for success which served as her motivation in attaining her dreams.

“My formula for success is:

A+B=C (Accounting knowledge + Belief in God and yourself = CPA License).”

The recognition program was organized by the JPIA-SMU Chapter to give due recognition to the newly registered Marian accountants in line with the celebration of the Accountancy week.

Other CPA board passers were: Alvin James Flores Abellar, CPA; Alyssa Lorraine Villanueva Adalem, CPA; Lea Blossom Soliven Castillo, CPA; Jhoana Marie Estillore Castro, CPA ; Caselline Krizza Sales Corpuz, CPA; Janeky Caluya Costales, CPA; Melody Nacion Directo, CPA; Joseph Bantat Estrada, CPA; Clifford Jefferyl Maddawat Evaristo, CPA; June Blossom Sadang Fernando, CPA; Ervie Kae Sierra Garcia, CPA; Xyrel Vanalein Lacbayan Laza, CPA; Francisco Jr Terrible Lulu, CPA; Claire Angelic Joy Noveno Mejia, CPA; Cara Jane Paula Piedad Pajarillo, CPA; Keeshia Ramon Pardo, CPA; Roselle Jagto Quinto, CPA;, Maurisse Jian Lubong Rabonza, CPA; Bryan Ramirez Ramones, CPA; Justin Ione Casculan Ramos, CPA; Jann Karlo Navarro Rapanut, CPA; Zooey Pi Margioni Casibang Roxas, CPA; Jonah Marcos Salvador, CPA; Joy Georgette Tamani Samandre, CPA. Saint Mary’s University’s passing rate is 43.64%, which is higher than the 35.78% national passing rate. M

UNDERCONSTRUCTION. Former PPPDMO Office was demolished to give way for the new HTM Building. (Photo by Emmanuel Jose)

complained that the new location for their classes is not conducive, claiming that the place is warm

and cramped, and some materials for construction are not properly stored. M

Accountancy stude joins... the top three, Grueso felt confident.

“Noong nakikita ko nang medyo malapit na ako sa may top three, ayun, ina-assume ko na lang na [may chance na manalo ako],”he said.

Grueso added that he traveled the same distance with the third placer but he had lesser fuel left.

Nevertheless, he said that the experience was unforgettable.

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“Hindi ko makakalimutan ‘yung experience na ‘yon as an accountancy student. In fact, kahit nga hindi ako nanalo, uuwi pa rin akong masaya.

Bonus na lang siguro ‘yung pagpasok ko,” said Gruesco.

Joining Grueso in the tilt was Mark Gerald Garcia, BSA 5 and they were coached by their teacher Miss Rhoda Dasalla, rookie mentor. M

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GTO modifies freshmen orientation

by Naiomi Justereen Bangad

Despite the increase in attendance and it being scheduled a week before the official start of the academic year, the general rating given by students decreased for the General Orientation for Freshmen and Transferees as compared to last year, according to the Guidance and Testing Office (GTO).

“The main purpose of that is io-orient mo ‘yung mga bata para alam na nila ang gagawin nila [for] the first day of classes. So inisip namin, para alam na nila kung saan sila pupunta, kung anong building, ano yung mga bawal, saan sila magsi-CR the first day pa lang, nag-decide kami na a week before [the start of classes i-hold] yung orientation,” said Mrs. Arlene Herrera, GTO staff.

Herrera also said that the program improves every year. For this year, certain changes were implemented for a better, smoother flow of events, like having all the schools conduct the orientation at one venue but on different days.

“Based on evaluation, improving naman siya. Actually, natutuwa kami kasi ‘yung mga weak points last year like participation ng students, ‘yun ‘yung mga naimprove talaga. ‘Yung previous years, nagkaproblema sa venue kasi paiba-iba sila. Nagkaroon kami ng idea na iisang venue na lang. We decided na bigyan ng orientation yung mga freshmen na important

details lang talaga ang ibibigay.

Kung ano lang yung [pinaka] kailangan nilang malaman, ‘yun lang ‘yung nandun sa orientation,” Herrera said.

The said event was held on June 1-5 at the Sacred Heart Center, each day distributed among the eight schools. The Schools of Arts and Sciences (SAS), Education (SoE) and Public Administration and Governance (SPAG) were scheduled on the first day, and also received the highest scores in the evaluation.

On the second day was the School of Engineering and Architecture (SoEA), followed by the School of Business (SoB), the schools of Health Sciences (SHS) and School of Computing Sciences and Information Technology (SCSIT) on the fourth and the School of Accountancy (SoA) on the fifth day.

Herrera said that last year’s highlight was the University President’s Welcome Talk whereas this year, the University Tour, which was spearheaded by the Student Central Council (SCC) and the school central councils, was the highlight of the orientation. The SCC officers and some student volunteers served as tour guides of the event.

Herrera added that there will still be a general orientation next year for the first batch of senior high school students, but as of now they are not yet sure of the changes which will have to be applied. M

Admin holds first... workers walked their way from the Tonus gymnasium to the Wisdom Arc at the four pillars’ stage on June 17.

According to Dr. Marilyn Perolina, dean of Student Affairs and Services (DSAS) and founder of the event, being a Marian means taking with all sincerity and humility the wisdom from God. “New Marians should receive with all humility and sincerity the wisdom from God who is Jesus Himself offered by Mama Mary, the mother of Jesus,” she said in a statement.

DUCK.COVER.HOLD. Not only the Marian students but also the Faculty and Staff of the university performs the annual earthquake drill held on July 21 at the SMU Oval. (Photo by Izen Querido)

Registrar still positive for the next two years’ populace

by Den Mark Lorenzo

Despite the possible major effects of the implementation of the K-12 program this 2016, Dr. Gertrude Danao, university registrar, is still optimistic regarding the number of enrollees of Saint Mary’s University for the next two years.

“With regards to the effect of the K-12 program to the university enrolment, I believe that the decrease in the college enrolment will be replaced with an increase in high school. I am positive that our enrolment will increase even with the number of [different] high schools [that] are offering senior high school,” she said.

Meanwhile, the university still recorded a 0.03 percent increase from last year’s 6,312 to this year’s 6,322 in the enrollees for the first semester which is an indication of a justifiable start to a new academic structure considering the absence of freshmen for the next two years.

Moreover, Danao predicted that

the university, in general, will still maintain good enrolment figures, though the college department will have no record of freshmen enrollees for the next two years.

“The number of enrollees in the high school department also increased and we are positive that we will again have an increase for the next years. For me, this is a good sign that we will be having a good number of enrollees for the senior high,” she said.

Although lower than that of the previous years, the School of Accountancy currently has 1,386 enrollees. Next to it is the School of Business having 1,337 enrollees.

The School of Engineering and Architecture came next with 1267 enrollees: School of Health Sciences, 816; School of Education, 459; School of Computing Sciences and Information Technology, 418; School of Public Administration and Governance, 304; School of Arts and Sciences, 273; Graduate Studies, 292; and College of Law, 101. M

the Holy Trinity Hotel, Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

After proposing the event to the President in an informal conversation about her intention to pick up a program that was presented during the convention, Sta. Ana suggested the program to be named “Sapientia a Deo Walk for New Students and Employees” to include the transferees and new employees.

“The whole activity was conceptualized by both the offices of the university president and the DSAS to make it a reality,” she said.

She also added that positive feedback, comments and remarks were given, which calls for a repetition of the activity until it becomes a tradition.

Moreover, a freshman who participated in the said activity stated that she was satisfied by the event and could not ask for more.

“It was fun, I felt the warm welcome, nag-enjoy ako [at] wala na akong mahihiling pa.

I’m satisfied,” said Kriztel Nicolle Vadil, BSA 1. M

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Perolina said that the fountain of water and the statue of Mama Mary have symbolisms. “[The] fountain of water symbolizes the source of God’s wisdom. The water represents Jesus, the Wisdom of God and the Statue of Mama Mary indicates her whole-hearted offering of Jesus to the recipients,” she explained.

THE START OF IT ALL The idea of the event started when Perolina attended a convention of deans of student affairs/services on April 20-24 at

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MedTech studes convene for PAMET event

by Diosavel Salvacion & Marc Ryan Brosas

To broaden the knowledge of every medical technologist, professional and even undergraduates, five Marian Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) students attended Region Two Chapter’s Mid-year Convocation at Zen Hotel, Santiago City, Isabela, June 28.

Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET) is the national organization of registered Medical Technologists in the Philippines and is accredited by Philippine Regulatory Commission as the professional organization of medical technologists. The convocation included the first and second quarter scientific seminar, and induction and fellowship ceremony.

The said event was participated by not only PAMET officers and medical technology students but also registered medical technology representatives from different schools and hospitals in the region and neaby provinces (Isabela, Ifugao, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino) and the student officers of

the Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students.

The said event also included other activities.

“Seminar ‘yun, tapos induction ng mga officers ng PAMET. ‘Yung mga activities are Challenges in Clinical Chemistry in the Changing World, Research Seminar, and Image Enhancement for Medical Technologists, Philosophical Foundations of Medical Technology and Challenges of ASEAN Integration to Medical Technologists.” Renzelle Cachola, BMLS 4 said.

She also added that upgraded machines were introduced.

“They introduced recent trends regarding sa mga machines na ginagamit sa laboratory. I think, in-upgrade ‘yung mga ‘yun para mas precise [ang results],” Cachola furthered.

Marians who also attended the seminar were BMLS seniors Jean Claude Balancio; Claretian Lacuesta; Czarina Juan; and BMLS junior Lady Dominique Lumidao, with Ms. Jewel Marie Cadiente, RMT, Department head. M

Marian stude places 10th

hard to build crumbled to pieces with every wrong decision he made.

But on the night of July 31, none of that mattered anymore when the Philippine Regulatory Commission released the list of passers and topnotchers of the 2015 Board Licensure Examination for Psyhometricians (BLEP) and his name was at the 10th spot. His name is Jesse Brian Basilio, RPm, a Marian who proved that a troubled past does not dictate ones future.

His life turned around for the better after he got his degree. His life became stable. No more dramas and letdowns. And he owes everything to his inspirations: his parents, his fiancée, his teachers and the Almighty.

“I owe everything to God and my parents who never gave up on me even though there was a time that I was an egocentric, apathetic and pleasure-seeking screw-up. I am also thankful to my fiancée for always

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1. NEW HOME. The new site of the Physical Plant Properties Development and Maintenance office (PPPDMO) is relocated beside the Fr. Tonus Gymnasium.

2. FACELIFT. The on-going construction of Fr. Tonus Gymnasium is expected to finished on September after the 45-day extension given by the contractors.

(Photos by Ridge Ross De Veyra and Emmanuel Jose)

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reminding and motivating me that I will pass the Board and that she is proud of me no matter what. And finally I am grateful to my teachers for inspiring me endlessly to do my best.

Without their selfless attitude and support for us reviewees, we will not achieve anything,” Basilio said.

BEATING ALL ODDS Basilio took the refresher course offered by the university and he mentioned how it was an easy decision for him to make taking into account that the reviewers were already Registered Psychometricians, two of whom where top placers in the first-ever Psychometrician Board Exam.

10TH PLACE PAYOFFS Moreover, placing 10th in the board exam brought him happiness and it made him realize the value of determination.

“One thing that this achievement brought me was the happiness I felt when you see your loved ones be proud of you and I will not replace that feeling for anything else. It made me appreciate more the value of determination. If you are determined to succeed then don’t take things for granted and work hard for it,” he said.

Despite the rough road he had to go through, Basilio believes people can change for the better.

“Because of my jagged past, I personally believe that I reached this feat [as] my vindication. I am set free of my past and [I] showed the world especially to my parents that everybody has [a] choice and the power to change and succeed in life,” he said in an interview.

Aside from Basilio, 13 out of 21 BS Psychology and AB Guidance and Counseling graduates passed the BLEP 2015, namely: Mary Joy Acupan, RPm; Ma. Stephanie Eira

Basilio Aduca, RPm; Auvrei Agpalo, RPm; Abigail Baguilat, RPm; Eleonor Dapig, RPm; Kimberly Keith de Jesus, RPm; Roderick Dugay, RPm; Rhoel Hermosura, RPm; Nel Joy Limmong, RPm; Renelita Ngatiyon, RPm; Zyphren Rea Pitpit, RPm; and April Gay Pugong, RPm, giving SMU a 61.90% passing rate which is higher than the national passing rate of 46.15% (2,061 out of 4,466). M

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SoE regains Nutri-Jingle Champ title

by Stacy Lee Ortiguero & Veronica Ortiz

After losing the title to the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) last year, the School of Education (SOE) regained its championship title in the Nutrijingle competition during the celebration of the 41st Nutrition Month Celebration held at the Sacred Heart Center, July 30.

According to Dr. Mary Grace Bulatao, head of the PEHM Department, the choreography and energy-level of the SOE group made them re-claim the top spot.

“Based on the criteria, they definitely won because of their choreography, the songs are relevant to the theme and the difference was, the energy-level of the performers were maintained from start to end,” Bulatao said.

Leader of the winning group, Mark Crisologo, BSEd 1, stated that they stayed up late practicing at the Provincial Capitol until 12 midnight just to gain back their

title.

“Every night [may] rehearsals, dugo’t pawis ang inalay namin, kagabi nagpuyat kami hanggang 12:00 am sa Capitol para lang masungkit ang championship and yes! nakuha namin,” Crisologo said.

Bulatao added that the Nutrijingle competition was a success because all the freshman students participated in the said event.

“We are always concluding that it is always successful because it is well participated by the freshman students,” said Bulatao.

Last year’s victors, SAS, who stole the 11 consecutive wins of SOE, did not land a place on the top three this year.

Meanwhile, Cloinica Pascua, BS Psychology and AB Guidance Counseling 1 and one of the performers of the SAS group said that they were a bit disappointed about the results but she countered

WE’RE BACK. The School of Education reclaims the Nutri-Jingle championship after losing last years’ competition from the School of Arts and Sciences held at Sacred Heart Center, July 30. (Photo by Maria Johmelia Lantion)

that they have enjoyed their performance.

“Medyo disappointed kami pero ok lang din naman kasi nagenjoy kami and we’ve shown what we’ve got to satisfy the audience,” she said.

Trailing behind the BSEd

were BEEd of SOE and School of Engineering and Architecture as 2nd and 3rd placers respectively.

The theme of this year’s nutrition month is “Timbang iwasto sa tamang nutrisyon at ehersisyo!” M

Taxation expert speaks in SoA Week

by Ron Louis Cutillon & Mary Joy Agbanlog

“Huwag idahilan ang kahirapan sa hindi pag-abot ng pangarap.”

Thus said Rex Banggawan, CPA, a national topnotcher, a book author and a full-time CPA reviewer for Taxation and Practical Accounting 2 in the seminar for taxation which is one of the highlights of the School of Accountany (SoA) Week, July 21-24.

And these words of wisdom inspired Jean Ivory Pascual, BSA 5, to strive for success.

“Kasi nung nakita ko siya, hindi siya katulad ng ibang speakers na nakabihis ng eleganteng damit at sapatos. Pero nung nagsalita siya, mapapa-wow ka talaga. Ang simple niyang tao, down to earth pa rin kahit ang dami niya nang na-achieve,” she said.

She furthered that she feels blessed for having Banggawan as the speaker and meeting him personally whereas she was amazed on how he tackled the

topic.

“Isa pa, na-amaze ako kasi ‘yung pinag-aralan namin ng dalawang sem, na-discuss niya ng almost half day. Swerte kami kasi siya naging speaker namin,” Pascual said.

CUYAHON: ‘DEFEAT IS JUST TEMPORARY’ Another highlight of the Accountancy Week is the annual search for Mr. and Ms. Ambassadors of Goodwill where BSA seniors Reina Almira Cuyahon and Kenneth Paulo Agacer emerged as titleholders.

Even if she ended up from last year’s pageant as a runner-up, that didn’t stop Cuyahon to be crowned as this year’s Miss Ambassador of Goodwill.

“Honestly, I joined again because I want to prove that I can do something greater. I want to inspire others that even if they lose, it is not yet the end of the story because they still have the chance to do better. As I believe that I can, I want them also to

FLOUR POWER. The School of Accountancy opened their department week with a flour-war held at SMU Oval, July 21.(Photo by Kristine Anne Gumilet)

believe that they can do even better,” she said.

She added that she can now feel the pressure after her school’s triumph for four consecutive years in the said university-wide pageant.

“I can now feel the pressure.

I know that it is not that easy to represent SoA but I’m thankful because of the chance that God gave me to share the blessings that He has given me. I am happy because I

know that the SoA family will be there for me. Although there are many expectations, I don’t want to be pressured, but I will do my best not only to give honor to SoA but also to give back all glory to God,” she said Other winners were Leo Arcangel and Aira Catolico, both BSA 3, who emerged as continue to page 8

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M-ERT lands 2nd in annual rescue olympics Marketing studes attend nat’l forum

by Karl Cyril Pobre & Frances Mira Butay

by Kruzyl Cayusa & Robelyn Lising

EMERGENCY RESPONSE. Eight M-ERT members represented Saint Mary’s University on the 2nd NV Rescue Olympics held at Tribu Biskayano Village, Capitol Grounds, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, July 28. (Contributed Photo)

Emergency response teams from different high schools and colleges in Nueva Vizcaya came to test their skills during the second Provincial Rescue Olympics (PRO) led by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC) at Tribu Viskayano Village, Provincial Capitol, July 28.

Each team competed in various activities which were divided into two categories: ropemanship, bandaging, field training exercises, rescue transfer and basic life support where they are rated according to their group skill, teamwork and how well they use emergency equipment.

The Saint Mary’s University (SMU) representatives from the high school and college department swept 3rd place and 2nd place, respectively, while Bintawan High School and PLT College emerged as champions of the said competition.

The Marian Emergency Response Team (M-ERT) members from the college department who joined the contest were Reinchel

Bayaua, BMLS 3; Crishel Viernes, BMLS 3; Rina Ananayo, BMLS 3; Regina Javier, BSA 2; Giliene Laguc, BMLS 2; Lorrainne Ayoc, BSA 2; Carmelo Andrada II, BSCE 2; Joseph Djoeric Javier, BSCE 2; Mark John Gomez, BSCE 2; Jonathan Bunuan, BSBA-MM3; Cloyd Campilit, BSEE 5; Dave Marcelo, BSCrim 4; Kim Jerric Ogaya, BSCrim 3; John Mark Segundo, BSBA-MM2; Mark Arnolf Sanchez, BSCrim 3 and Mark German Dadoy BSCrim4, with their coach Mr. Sherwin Marciano.

According to Ogaya, the weeks of training was worth it for it is of big help in case of emergency.

“Worth it lahat ng training namin kasi nagamit namin ito sa Rescue Olympics at magagamit namin yoon sa totoong buhay sa oras ng sakuna,” he said.

The event took place as part of celebrating the NationalConsciousness month with a theme “Pamilya at Payamanang Handa, Katuwang sa Pag-unlad ng Bansa.” M

SCC taps GRF...

According to one member of the CICM Campus Mission Volunteers, the event was a way to show the unity among Marian leaders.

“Nag-enjoy ako. Kasi nakikita ko yung cooperation nila at unity

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namin as a Marian,” said Domyrole Corpuz, BSCE 4.

This year’s congress was themed, “Transformation: Geared Toward Excellent and Effective Leadership”. M

Four officers of the SMU Chapter Junior Marketing Association joined the annual Philippine Junior Marketing Association (PJMA) Governor’s Forum held on July 8 at the Century City Mall Events Center, Makati City.

Federation President, Arnold Christian Gatmaitan, BSBA MM 4, Shiela Marie Arienda, BSBA MM 3 and Kristian Cesar Ollier, BSBA MM 2 together with their adviser, Nina Mae Bianca Martin were listed as Marian participants in the said event.

Over 100 participants from different schools and universities attended the said event, which aims to inspire the students to develop their leadership skills and to foster their abilities to actively participate and mingle with the other marketing student leaders in the country.

Juan Carlos Libiran, a columnist and the author of the book “Biyahe ni Juan” served as one of the resource speakers about leadership.

“Leading with the head, heart and mind, creating visions, defining what time really is, teamwork that leads to dream work and the greatest among those is to be a servant leader,” Libiran said during his lecture.

According to Gatmaitan, the event was worth it despite the long trip for SMU representatives .

“Worth it yung event despite na kailangan bumiyahe ng 7-8 hours from the province kasi PJMA never fails its members to provide good speakers. Tipong di na namin napansin na malapit na pala mag-end yung event. Tsaka we were able to widen our network with marketing leaders from other schools,” he said. M

Taxation expert speaks... first runners-up while the second runners-up were Gene Casper Guzman, BSA 4, and Quennie Asuncion, BSA 3; Novy Diego Guillermo and Romelyn Etoque, both BSA 4, as third runners-up; and Jerrold Leprozo, BSA 1, and Neome Czarina Valite, BSA 3, as fourth runners-up.

As for JPIA-SMU Chapter President John Lindy Soriano, the main purpose of the annual celebration is to achieve success

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with the cooperation of everyone.

“We, the officers thought that it should be more than that.

We believed that it should be more about bringing the students of Accountancy together. Doing so, would unite us together and with unity, I believe that we can achieve success and to share it beyond borders and we must first attain it within,” Soriano said. M

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Google education highlights SCSIT Week 2015

by Yvan Joselle Lucas

Google, known as an online source for information, introduced its latest feature ‘Google Education’ which is a higlight of the School of Computing Sciences and Information Technology (SCSIT) week from July 27 to August 1.

The said program was suggested by Erwin Exequiel Calata, director of the Center for Information and Communication Technology, and is made known to the students through a program that is available only with limited slots at the SMU E-library given by the IP Coverage Data Services Inc. Christian Jonathan Mania, BSIT 3 and Information Technology Government Council (ITGC) governor, said that the program is beneficial to students especially in doing online group projects.

“This program is very helpful and useful to us IT (Information Technology) and IS (Information System) students.

With fast internet-access and with a personal laptop/smart phone, you can already do a group project anywhere with your groupmates even without being at the same

place,” he said.

OTHER ACTIVITIES The weeklong celebration opened with students printing their palms on white shirts using paints.

Another activity during the week-long celebration was the search for the Mr. and Ms. SCSIT 2015 where both sophomores Manvir Singh and Princess Dianee Quidit were the chosen titleholders, respectively. They were followed by Xyreen Julienne Den Lazaro and Dan Anel Marabut as first runnersup, Angeline Ventura and Tyrrel Jan Boy as second runners-up and Ace Joeffer Kyle Anies as the third runners-up.

Also, the week-long celebration included various activities and contests namely: The GOT talent, poster and sloganmaking, T-shirt design (MICROJPCS), Animation, Debugging, Music remix, Web design, Programmer’s cup, SCSIT Quiz Bee, E-sports, and Sports Fest.

Mania, having pressured with all the work was honest to say that the work was not easy.

“We were actually expecting

Canal construction... sana nahaharangan yung excavation pero wala naman tayong nakikita.

They are using heavy equipment like back hoe and it is a practice that when a back hoe is installed with a jack hammer, it is possible na kapag dinudurog na yung konkreto, dapat may mga nakaharang or anything na pupuwedeng iharang para yung debris hindi tumatalsik,” he said.

He added that the contractor must not neglect the importance of assuring safety even if the construction site is not at the national road since the vicinity around the campus is very busy. This was after hearing an incident about a tricycle falling into one of the excavations.

“May nagkwento sa amin na

that our SCSIT week will be held in August, but things happened and we were assigned earlier than expected, but as our dean, Mr. Adonis Garces, said that he has [given] his trust to us because IT and IS students are used to work under pressure, so we pushed this through. And to be honest, it was not easy,” Mania said.

The theme of the said celebration is “Are you ready? Be brave, be confIdenT, be InSpired.”

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BSA grad makes...

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may nahulog na tricycle sa mga butas sa Gate 2. Nakakabahala, lalo na sa mga estudyante, kasi nga sa mga busy na lugar tulad ng SMU, kahit sabihin mong hindi siya along the highway pero the perimeter involves a busy environment. When it comes to safety standards, kumbaga wala silang safety plan. Kumbaga sa isang buong project, kailangan ng safety engineer,” he said.

Raising up the issues to Engr.

Sibayan, he admitted that there are shortcomings on the part of the contractor and these complaints already got into their office. Sibayan, however, assured the public that they had already taken actions to solve these issues.

Editor’s Note

BEST SO FAR. The School of Computing Science and Information Technology welcomed their department week with painted hands held at the SMU Oval Grounds, July 27.(Photo by The MARIAN

Moreover, Sibayan pointed out that tricycle drivers are trying to sabotage the warning posts set up by the contractor.

Rodel Batiller, a tricycle driver, on the other hand, denied the accusation of Engr. Sibayan saying that they are not the ones responsible for the destruction of the signages.

“Hindi naman totoo yan.

Siyempre para sa amin din naman yun eh. Para makita namin kung may butas doon o wala. Siguro mga luko-luko o mga lasing sa gabi ang nagtatanggal. Kasi kung sa amin lang [na tricycle driver], ba’t namin tatanggalin? Siyempre ayaw naman naming mahulog sa butas at madisgraysa,” Batiller said. M

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‘actually’ feels to be called a TOSPian.

So I told myself that I should not end up being a dreamer but an achiever,” Mariñas said.

Mariñas, being a Magna cum laude and a Sapientae Sedes awardee back during his college years, was one of the representatives of the region to the national level which was concluded on July 30 at Malacañan Palace.

Moreover, recipients are to be adjudged based on TOSP’s three pillars: academic excellence, leadership and social responsibility-all anchored on good moral values.

Currently, Mariñas is reviewing for the upcoming board examinations for Certified Public Accountants this October 2015. However, crafting bid books didn’t hinder his studies.

“Crafting bid books took most of my time, effort and commitment.

When you’re in the formation, it was inevitable for me not to get preoccupied by my preparation for the coming CPA board. I must unload unnecessary luggage of thoughts, expectation and work schedules outside TOSP. Simply, be here and be now,” he said. M

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EDITORIAL

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MariaN the

official student publication of saint mary’s university

editorial board SCHOOL YEAR 2015-2016

emmanuel jose editor-in-chief

ab journalism 4

den mark lorenzo bs accountancy 4

associate editor

rhowen belisariobs accountancy 3 managing editor

neome czarina valite bs accountancy 3 news editor

rhenzyl de guzman bs criminology 3 developmental communication editor

yumiko angelius yoshiy

bs tourism mngmt 3

features editor

brent jericko narciso bs pharmacy 4

literary editor

reynaldo coloma jr. bs civil engineering 4

sports editor

chantal therese tayaban

bs psychology/ab-gc 3

online editor

naiomi justereen bangad ab journalism 3

operations manager

jireh reyes ab journalism 3

circulations & communications manager

marc ryan brosas bs computer engineering 4 chief layout artist

milvin manitchala

bs electronics engineering 4

chief artist

kym rombert quezon bs tourism mngmt 3 chief photojournalist

senior staff writers mary joy agbanlog. joresa dainty aseron. Kimberly Atitiw.

Kruzyl Cayusa. Rojes Gaile Jamandre. Mark Jeremy Melad.

Jamie Angel Pascual. Jireh Reyes. Lexter Rodriguez. Diosavel Salvacion

junior staff writers Michael Guina-at. Gelene Kaye Valdez. Enia Ara Tayaban.

Karl Cyril Pobre. Stacy Lee Nicole Ortiguero. Frances Mira Butay.

Precious Joy Agnaen. Charlotte Jace Fabian. Mark Rommel Orienza.

Francis Mar Vicmudo. Jonathan Suguitan. Henrich Coniega.

Robelyn Mae Lising. Yvan Joselle Lucas. Ma. Veronica Ortiz.

Gliaczy Grace Gapuz. Sharra Intugay. Zharina Nikko Casil.

Gwenn Edphine Naui. Ron Louis Cutillon

SENIOR ARTISTS

JUNIOR ARTISTS

Jaimie Solance Bautista Mackenzie Earl Casem Kevin Paul Castañeto Charles Arthemi Guarin Jarra Moreno Louise Joyce Naguiat

Evfrid Dolthon Cabral Raniel Dulnuan Maria Paula Laureta Sheila Marie Awitan

SENIOR PHOTOJOURNALISTS

JUNIOR PHOTOJOURNALISTS

Julius Gulayan Jr. Izen Querido

Hannah Mae Calagui Henry Catama Jr Kristine Anne Gumilet Ma. Johmelia Lantion Edison Guillermo Cherile Ross Santos Mario Laureta Bryan Joseph Gereña

SENIOR LAYOUT ARTIST Ridge Ross De Veyra

JUNIOR LAYOUT ARTISTS Bryan Christopher Wong Polaris Sagabaen James Cafirma

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john g. tayaban, rpm clara mangolinchao-gonzales, Ph. D.

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THE BORN LEGACY What does it take to become a ‘real’ marian?

Every beginning of an academic year, the University welcomes its new members, be it students or faculty, through a general orientation whose aims to acquaint newbies about the background and history of the school, the code of discipline, the student services, among others. But this year’s general orientation was not the only welcoming scheme of the University, there’s another.

On June 17, Saint Mary’s University welcomed the last batch of freshman students (an effect of the nationwide implementation of K-to12 program), transferees and its new employees through a new method, the first ever “Sapientia A Deo Walk for New Students and Employees.”

The freshmen, transferees and new employees walked their way from Fr. Tonus Gymnasium to the Wisdom Arc at the four pillars’ stage and washed their hands in the fountain of water which symbolized their acceptance of becoming a true Marian guided by the values and principles the University advocates.

Indeed, the concept has been made for the welfare of the new members of the Marian community.

For them, it was a warm welcome – finally experiencing the sense of belongingness. But despite the

nobility of the event, the critics have also spoken.

Some said the event should have also been participated by the old Marian students and faculty members – they too are constituents of the University. While others claim that the event was also patterned from an existing tradition of welcoming rites of other universities, such as the Thomasian Welcome Walk.

In spite of this, the administration said it was a joint idea of both the University President and the Dean of Student Affairs and Services.

Moreover, they even called for the repetition of the activity until it becomes a tradition.

But there are no more freshmen to welcome for the next two years to come because of the emergence of grades 11 and 12 of the senior high school. Should the event still be considered as such?

There is nothing wrong coming up with new ways of welcoming new members in the University but is it practical to launch an event when it is deemed to be considered the end?

Or is it established just for the sake of leaving a trademark?

Shall there be another walk or none, the legacy was born. M

No. This is not about typing the letters A and B; No. This is not about blood typing; No. Not even an abbreviation for Alberta;And, still not about airborne sickness. have in me. People always think and stereotype that an AB student is somewhat becoming a philippic man, a radical leader, a pliable follower, a bias paper worker, to name a few.

But never in their minds crossed that an AB students’ responsibility is to actually uphold unity, promote truth, attain solidarity, and develop one’s creativity. You know, breaking the stereotype is never easy.

For many, stereotyping, I guess, is their kind of self-defense. Fitting someone in their own constrained

PANGAKO SA’YO

Kung kaya ko lang, ako na lang sana gumawa. Doble trabaho!

Kadalasan, nadadamay si Toto sa gawain ng ibang tao, sa mga bagay na hindi naman dapat maging perwisyo sa kanya na sa katunayan ay magsilbi pa sanang benepisyo para sa kanya.

Namulat si Toto sa komunidad na dada ang pinuno at hindi gawa ang simuno. Labinsiyam na taon siyang nagtiis sa kalagayan niyang iyon, ganoon din naman ang kanyang kalooban, nagtitimpi sa kakulangan.

Wala namang magawa ang binata, isa lamang siyang hamak na estudyante, kadalasa’y nasasabihan na lamang ng “Tsupi, ‘di ka nakakatulong, sagabal!” Masakit, nakakadurog ng damdamin. Ang katotohanan, oo binabalewala, ngunit ang pinakamakatotohanan, gumalaw nga, pasa kumplemento naman. May mga bagay raw na

mas mahalaga kaysa sa daing nila. Nakatulong, oo naman.

Nakasagabal? Malaking oo rin!

Nangako na si kapitan ng mga street lights sa bawat purok.

Si Kap, masunurin, in all fairness, tumupad sa pangako, clap! clap! Ang tanging nakakaaltapresyon, si Kap, nagpalagay, Diyos na mahabagin, dalawa lamang, aba’y, napakalaking tulong naman po ata, kapitan!

Naliwanagan ang buong mundo sa dalawang 10 watts na bumbilya sa kanto, yung stand, ser naman, isang buwan pa lamang, nawaldas na ng mga anay. Napakagaling, hindi po ba? Saludo ako sa kabulastugan mo po.

Eto namang si mayor, singer!

Talo pa si Vina Morales sa pagbirit.

Aba’y akalain mo, “Pangako Sa’yo” ang nais! Matindi ito! Ayun,

chest of human characteristics. Then, what is left to do is to misjudge and be wrong about what they know. Not realizing that in this world, no two persons have the same thumbprint. It is never that way. One cannot simply name that an AB student is formed under a field of limited vision by

used to it. Especially when branding goes wrong. Well, that’s life. I’m an AB student and that differentiates me from others. Being an AB scholar is not simply running one victory to another. But it is more of incorporating all the Marian virtues which are being taught to us and

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Haven’t these people realized that without the AB dons and scholars, there would be no concept of government? That without AB, there will be no leaders and bests? their own.

Haven’t these people realized that without the AB dons and scholars, there would be no concept of government? That without AB, there will be no leaders and bests?

That without AB, people will nix the concept of Liberalism?

Breathing all the negativities for four years now, I am getting

underscored by our beloved Saint Mary’s University. It takes guts to be an AB learner. And I am more than proud.

Now that I was able to muddle through my deepest sentiments, the challenge of being a true blooded AB student remains. Apropos to you dear reader, what is your type? M

nangako ng beddings, uratex raw ibibigay! Natuwa naman si Totong walang matirhan, kahit papaano, makakaranas ng malambot na higaan. Nung dumating na!

Tantararan! Boooom! Uratex, Banig!

Amazing hindi ba? Salamat mayor, sa susunod, mahiya ka!

Dahil mainit sa loob ng hall kung saan nagpupulong ang mga

back to abaniko fans! Hats down, kagawad! May alam po akong junk shop na mas kumpleto sa piyesa!

Ituturo ko po!

Para lamang masabing may ginagawa, pasa kumplemento ang nagkusa. Silang mga naghahangad ng kasaganaan at kapayapaan, sila pa ang mga napasubong magsakripisyo!

Lahat naghangad ng mga bagay na akma naman sa serbisyong katumbas ng mga binayaran nilang buwis.

Ngunit ang nangyari, puro na lamang pangako ang sinusukli. Aba’y hindi naman na po siguro maganda iyon.

Pareparehas lang naman po tayong tao, alam kung ano ang makakabuti sa isa’t isa.

Oo nirerespeto po namin kayo sa serbisyo niyo. Saludo po kami, sana naman po pagbigyan niyo rin kami sa aming kahilingang magkaroon ng katuparan sa mga bagay na isang araw ay pinangako niyo po kung saan magiging lubag at hindi labag sa aming kaloobang pagsilbihan din po kayo at ibalik ang mga kabutihang inyong inalay para po sa amin.

Kulang po! Tama na sa mga pangako! Matitiis niyo po bang nakakalanghap ng kasaganaan at kasariwaan samantalang ang mga taong naninilbihan sa inyo ay naghihirap sa dusa at pasakit?

Makiramdam lang po sana! Salamat!

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Silang mga naghahangad ng kasaganaan at kapayapaan, sila pa ang mga napasubong magsakripisyo!

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Type AB

It may always sound affronting and wounding when I hear someone say “He’s an AB. That’s given.” But I always reckon not to counter a statement or two. Not because I am too defensive for such claim, but perhaps, because I have a deeper sense of fathoming than they have.

It could also be that, maybe, they are too naïve to know what and how does it feel like being a Type AB student.

Sometimes, I no longer care what people think. More often, I do; most importantly the labels they

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tao, si kagawad, pinagsigawang magdodonate ng apat na ceiling fan. E ayun, dumami ang fans ni councilor, magaling! Nagpalagay ng ceiling fan itong si councilor. Wow! Tumupad sa usapan. Binigyang buhay, isinindi, naku po, nagsihulugan ang mga piyesa. Maingay ang pag-ikot, no.1 lang kaya, e akalain mo, mahirap naman kasing mangalkal sa mga junk shop. Ayun, sa mga pipol,

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PRESENT VALUE

One of the privileges of being a campus journalist is the chance of going to different places and being able to meet other people knowing their ideals, visions and life principles. It is a one of a kind experience being with my fellow campus journalists and student leaders from different schools, sharing thoughts and life’s viewpoints.

Talking about the new media and campus journalism with them, I never knew that biases really exist with these two mediums of mass communication used in exercising our rights on freedom of expression.

Every day, we are being fed with unlike information and altered angles of stories from different sources of media. It is truly terrifying how other people worship these kind of information. I am not saying that these are counterfeited information from false and unsound evidences.

What I am trying to point out is that information is very vital. Information

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Let us stand the name given to us, we are a student publication.

Writing and fighting for student’s rights, sake and welfare is our priority.

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could inspire us to get going but could destroy and blind someone’s perspective about something.

The bias here is how the media promote certain stories in their articles and how they cover one of the most important stories that could alter the course of our present and future. Remember that the lifeblood of these networks in order to continue being on their track is the high payment of advertisement.

Without these companies financing advertisements on television screens, television networks will run out of fund to finance their works.

Problems come in handy for them and when there are issues arising

and rallies against these big and powerful corporations, networks try to cover things up or restrain the leakage of fair and just information.

I’m not generalizing but this actually happens.

Narrowing the topic from national media to campus journalism, campus journalism too is either consciously or unconsciously practicing biases. The bias of fairness.

Campus journalists tend to take sides between the administration and the students. The very reason why we are called student publication is that we write for the students-mainly for the students. No more, no less. If ever there are issues and problems that arise between the students and the administration, the publication must and should always take the side of the students. But for the sake of fairness in journalism, statements and queries from both parties must be equally entertained.

Another misleading viewpoint about the publication is that we are often branded as advertising agents of the school. If I may say so myself, we are a student publication and not advertising agent. Student’s sake and welfare is our first priority.

Let us stand the name given to us, we are a student publication.

Writing and fighting for student’s rights, sake and welfare is our job. *** Now, I’m personally offering some space for you, dear Marians.

You could be part of our discussion on our opinion page. You may write a letter to the editor and let your views and opinions be heard to any of the school issues with your whole name bravely written at the bottom and duly signed above it. Drop it in our voice box in front of the A220 office.

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FOOD FOR THE UHAW

Maybe, just maybe, what makes us fail is our refusal to accept the harsh gift of truth to us .

Truly, efforts do equal results.

But there are those times that you may have given your best, but it always seemed that the best isn’t enough. These are the times when you are called to view yourself once more and to see the flaws that are blocking you to achieve the best version of yourself. But, failing to see beyond those hurtful results of our efforts, it is a rejection of our being here as humans called to live with a mission.

The world is continuously slapping us with the truth, but we remain unshaken. We fight for change and yet when change

happens, we fight to revert it back.

That is the thing with people: they never seem to accept changes that are outside their comfort zone.

How are we supposed to grow as an individual with this kind of demeanor?

Life is not about proliferating your experiences in places just within your reach. It is more of doing things beyond your abilities and sharing it to people most especially the ones who need it. Know your stand and use your talent to make it stronger.

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Conocer las Prioridades

“There is no constant thing on earth except change” emphasizes the transition of circumstances. But, what if that certain change is not a priority?

As technology evolves, rapid progression occurs- construction of buildings, road rehabilitations, environment beautification, implementation of new laws, and so forth. However, there are projects that are actually more urgent that are not given priority.

For example, we might have observed the frequent road reconstructions everywhere. In just how many years of using the roads, cracks already are being developed.

The inconvenience brought about by this frequent reconstructions drastically affected commuters.

Of course, there are issues of using undersized construction materials, but, no one will ever claim the act of corruption.

In my experiences going to the rural areas particularly in barrios, I have observed the piteous conditions of the people regarding transportation. The conditions of those children who walk on muddy and rocky trails just to go school are pathetic.

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I can, more or less, proudly say that I have survived college up until now by packing a stack of stapled modules inside my bag.

Every time the classes would start, our teacher opens the discussion with a mantra of to bring our modules. As a student, I had hopes that that teacher would discuss the modules to the very extent of what needs to be discussed, but as the bell rung, all I had gotten was a verbatim recitation of the module and a few not-so-helpful explanation, just to give credit.

Every time I would enter that class, I would just slack myself into staring at my modules and praying that the bell ring already. The term examination came and I nearly failed that exam. I had hopes that the examination for the certain subject would insinuate my mind for some analytical application of those told theories (just to clear things off, I totally respect that teacher because that could be the teaching style he/she had developed through the years.) But all I got in my paper were just jumbled words from the module and quite a few fill-in-the-blanks. I wasn’t shocked

Conocer las... being destroyed for renovation. Why not build concrete roads also for those underprivileged areas before renovating the national highways?

Is it because highways are more obvious to the eyes of the public that might improve impressions to those in the authority? Come to think of it.

I suggest that the government must also look at the underprivileged. Visit those areas and see the miserable conditions of those people. Consider their urgent needs and take action about their demands.

Another is the implementation of the K-12 program by the Department of Education (DepEd). While it is true that this program enhances the educational curriculum of our country to match with the international standards, yet we are not ready for this kind of advancement.

One persistent crisis in our educational system is the shortage of classrooms as evident in some major public schools in Metro Manila. The DepEd’s latest records show that for the school year 2012-

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U for Unconscious Demands

that I nearly failed but I was shocked with what I have realized that very same moment - I unconsciously demanded too much.

I realized that our teacher was doing the part of an excellent teacher and, but sorry to say, less as an educator. I also realized that as our teacher did the part of an excellent teacher, I did my part as a good listener and less of a student.

I complained too much without doing something. I failed to reason out to myself that if that teacher can’t give what I want, I need to provide myself with what I want.

That was my part as a student.

For the remaining days of the semester, I reread the modules to myself, after our teacher discussed

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2013 the classroom to student ratio was 1:75 for elementary and 1:74 for high school. This is below the mandated student classroom ratio of 1:45 defined in Section 3 of Republic Act 7880 also known as the Fair and Equitable Access to Education Act. And so the big question is that why not resolve these problems first before implementing another project?

Next year, the first batch of the senior high school would commence. Notice that numerous public and private schools have not yet procured buildings and facilities that will cater the incoming senior high school students.

I am not against the K-12 program but I think this program must be suspended for the government and educational institutions to be more prepared.

While those in the position continue to develop our society, some urgent matters are left behind.

The underprivileged are the ones who suffer and education status continues to decline. M

it, and tried to understand better the lessons through my own inquisitive ways. And it did pay off. It was hard but everything was worth it.

I realized learning is a two-way process; a responsibility of both the teacher and the student. A two-way process of responsibility and taking initiative to take a step forward.

Learning is not just about the teachers spoon-feeding the student with ideas but it is also with students understanding and practicing these ideas for the development of one’s knowledge. We can’t just simply demand for everything. It’s not the natural and most ergonomic way.

Everybody demands for something, but it shouldn’t be everything. We fail to reason out to

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ourselves that everything isn’t just ‘everything’, there’s more to it. It’s all about taking responsibility for what we want and taking a piece of responsibility for what we want for the greater good, alongside everyone. It’s not just about learning but it’s about the things we take in in our daily lives.

But, what if we do our part and the others didn’t? Even if we compensate for the lack of the other, how would that process work if the other part knows something that we don’t and chooses to just mediocritize it?

Yet again, another module to be recited. M

Adverse Effect

I went down the tricycle only to find myself trying to battle a roadkill game on crossing a road full of hot tempered drivers.

After my class I went to the library and as I was about to open my notes. Trutututu....Baaaagh! Baaaagh!

Crack! Crack! (Noise everywhere)

That moment when you feel like your bladder is going to explode but still you have two unfortunate options of urinating either at the end most corner of the A building or climbing a three story RT building.

Or even trying to comprehend your instructors words of wisdom accompanied by a symphony of undertones coming from the outside.

As normal as it looks, it feels so frustrating. Can’t you feel it? To let all those focus pop in midair just because of some noice outside, nearly

coming from on-going constructions.

Not to mention the unrelenting voices of people crowding the UB building, which is now a sanctuary for students with physical education subjects.

Wouldn’t it be nice to study your notes in a quiet environment where only the sound of wind coming from the electric fan is all you can hear.

That is the typical pristine university environment everyone wants.

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14 Food for the... for a soul, use them as your weapons whenever anybody drags you down.

As the infamous pabebe warriors would tell you, “Walang makakapigil sa amin,” despite the continuous “tama na yan” pleads.

And whatever truth has to

Adverse effect...

overlook our decisions to determine the possible pros and cons of our actions.

I know that the administration is trying to fix things but why have it now? Why have it on a period where people are most in need of maximum focus towards their studies to earn a good standing for themselves and for the school? It just bothers me to think how many people are affected from this “setbacks,” not only students but also teachers having to struggle for their means of educating their students.

There were also people reported to have fallen in the canal construction along the gates.

Students sharing a one lane way with giddy tricycle drivers on the way home. Foul odors coming from

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serve you, eat and digest it along with your pride and use that as a fuel to push past your abilities and be better than the best version you’ve ever thought of yourself. M

SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK

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the unmanaged open canal. Not to mention the tiring long cuts due to the temporary closing of Gate Two. And even the traffic jam infront of the main gate.

With these inconveniences, I do believe I share the same sentiments to some other “unlucky” students, of course other than my classmates.

I’m not trying to become a know it all or generate hate from people around me but it isn’t just simply right to take no notice of these problems regarding our dear university because in the end, who are to suffer these inconveniences?

I just had the guts to be open about it because I know that I am not the only one bothered. So tell me my dear friends, can you dig it? M

MATEMATIKA NG KONSENSYA

What happens when we don’t throw our waste? For starters, our homes would stink maybe even worse than the stench of changing 10 dirty diapers at the same time. Other than that, can you imagine the amount of space it would take? How are we supposed to live? I don’t think anyone would like to eat with trash surrounding every corner. Worst of all, imagine the invisible germs slowly making their way into our body. Inching their way up our skin and entering our bodies in all the possible entrances. *shivers* This is happening in the inner workings of the bodies of more and more people nowadays. Tons of waste aren’t properly disposed because we don’t give the body enough time to dispose of it. We belong to a world where we are proud to say we didn’t sleep a wink last night. We think it makes us cooler by being too busy to shut our eyes for even just a second.

We keep saying “sleep is for the weak,” but isn’t it ironic that when the morning comes, it seems like we

have an intimate relationship with our bed and we don’t want to get up. But why is our generation filled with sleep deprived zombies with dark bags where their eyes are supposed to be?

It has something to do with this new modern day malady, called ‘Bedtime procrastination.’

And whether you knew this word or not, I’m pretty sure you’re as guilty as I am. We get insufficient amount of

Lingid sa ating mga mata kung gaano na kahaba ang kanilang solution paper na pinagpuyatan upang matunton ang sagot. Tapos tayo, sa kung ano lang na gusto nating paraan ng paglustay at ‘di pagpapahalaga matatapos ang lahat ng mga pagsisikap nila.

pahina dahil ni minsan ay di mo pa nagawang buklatin.

PAGSUSULIT

Inay… Itay…

Bayaran na po ng tuition.

Mommy… Daddy…

Can I have my allowance?

Mama… Papa…

Pangmeryenda nga po.

Nanay… Tatay…

Pang-load ko nga.

Hay nako! Kadalasan ‘yan ang mga dialogue nating mga estudyante ‘di ba? Aminin mo man o hindi, nasabi mo na yan sa iyong mga magulang at di mo yan maikakaila. Makakatanggi ka lang kung mapaghihiwahiwalay mo na ang asukal, kape at gatas ng 3-in-1.

Isipin mo, di ba kadali lang magbukas ng palad at tumanggap ng salapi, kasing dali ng tanong na

OPINION

1+1 sa Matematika? ‘Di mo na dapat kailangang pag isipan pa, automatic na pagkatanong, sagot agad.

Isipin mo kaibigan, ganyan lang kadali sa atin na tumanggap di ba? Pero sa kabila nito, naiisip ba natin kung paano naman ang pinagdaraanan ng ating mga magulang?

Kung sa atin 1+1, sa kanila eto mas malupit, subukan mo muna ‘tong sagutin ng manu-mano lang; log(1+1) times ln(768.0510404).

Ano, kaya ba ng mathematical skill mo? O ‘di ba kahirap sagutin?

Sirit na?

Simple lang naman ang sagot e, parehong 2. Ganyan pinaghihirapang hanapin ng ating mga magulang ang mga solusyon sa ating mga problema.

Tapos na exam! Kamusta naman nakuha mo, pasado kaya?

Nakarebyu: Aba syempre!

Medyo nakarebyu: Pwede, nasagutan ko naman kalahati ng exam, mataas naman siguro CS ko, pwede na yun.

Hindi nakarebyu: Ah! Eh! Ewan.

Bahala na si Batman.

Wow ang galing pre, okay tayo ah. Sige anong trip yan? Paramihang beses mag-enroll sa isang subject? masteral lang? Ilang perang papel na naman kaya ang kailangan, wag mo lang sanang balakin na mag-doctoral, pa. Baka sa kauulit mo, mamemorize mo bawat salitang sasabihin ng mga teachers mo.

Ang saya kaya mag-aral, nakaupo lang, kunwari’y nakikinig kahit na lumilipad na pala ang isip sa kung saan-saan, sulat-sulat kunwari sa notebook na bagong bago pa, and say hello sa mga librong ni wala pang tupi o katiting na gasgas ang bawat

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BISYO

Mistulang castaway kumbaga kapag ikaw lang sa barkada niyo ang walang sideline subject. Yun bang kahit bente pesos lang, enrolled ka na.

Sa mahal ba naman kasi ng tuition fee sa school, doon ka na sa napakamura, sulit! At dahil wala ka nang ginawa sa klase kundi butasin lang ang upuan mo, absent nalang. Pakiramdam mo sa outside world you’re free.

Sa mga simpleng gawaing ito nawawaldas na natin ng ‘di tama ang mga naiibigay sa ating pera. Mag-isip ka kaibigan kung ipagpapatuloy mo pa ba ang mga bisyo mong wala naman maidudulot na mabuti. Tandaan mo, dugo’t pawis ng mga magulang mo ang winawaldas mo.

Kung may kasabihang “mata sa mata, ngipin sa ngipin,” pwede naman na siguro isingit ang “tiyaga sa tiyaga” ‘di ba? Simple lang, ang magulang nagtitiyagang kumayod nang mabuti para tayo’y pag aralin, tayo naman magtigayang mag-aral nang mabuti para sa ating mga magulang.

Kaya kung may awa ka pang natitira sa mga magulang mo, magbago ka na! M

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TAKING CHANCES

Leadership, a single word but not a simple thing to deal with.

Every year, a set of officers leave the house and a new set take over the positions and designations. As the new officers take charge, the key of responsibility is passed to them automatically. No more turning back.

Another battalion will be formed and another generation to train, to guide and to handle.

Before, I was just like the others. I was an in line cadet for three consecutive trainings. I actually did

not have the intention to join the ROTC Advance Cadet Officers but every time I look at them (Basic Cadet Officers) doing another formation, I was tempted to join, up to the point that I can no longer take it. I joined the formation right before the next training day. I asked myself “Why don’t I try it? Anyway there’s no harm in trying, if ever I fail, at least I tried”.

Now, that lady infront is the OIC Corps Commander of Saint Mary’s University ROTC Unit. She has the responsibility to lead the new

FIRST STEP IS NOW

“Because even though the virtuous man falls seven times, he gets up again, while the wicked sink in their adversity” -Proverbs 24:16 Failing doesn’t mean we’re incapable of doing something and achieving our goals in life. It just shows that we can be more than what we think we are. The never ending courage that we have will be our greatest weapon in achieving the things we want to have. Our ability to reach for others is the noblest thing that we can give to serve the community.

Achieving your goals doesn’t stop you there because you need to stand from where you are now. I admit that during the first month of our term, I had difficulties in managing my time as an officer and at the same time as a student. I know that some of the Student Central Council officers have the same sentiment as I do but because of that one purpose that bind us together, we complement each other.

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Everyone of us can actually serve the Marian community through our own simple ways. Observing CHSF all the time and knowing that we carry the name of our school in every actions that we make is a manifestation that we can serve and care for our dearest university.

I know that up to now, you are still doubtful of the things that we can do but the only thing I can assure you is that we will stay intact. It won’t matter if we came from different political parties with different advocacies, what matters most now is that we are united with one purpose and that is serving the Marian community.

We can make a difference together as long as we are willing to do so. We can serve in our own little ways. We can create an impact to the whole community. We need to be collaborative and be united for our goals. The change that we want will actually be possible if we take the first step now. M

batch of cadets and to achieve the goal of everyone, the title. Taking responsibility is not an easy task as counting one, two, and three. Being a leader requires a lot of courage, confidence, fighting spirit, positive mindset. Most of all, and a leader must be responsible for his/her duties and responsibilities. Team work and unity is also a must for an effective team that includes not only the leader but the subordinates, as well.

With this opportunity given to me, I would like to express my word of encouragement: to my fellow officers (1CL and 2CL), I’m always saying this to you, let us work as one, do our best for the best of our unit, and do what has been set for us. Be with me until the end. To the Basic Advance Cadets (incoming 3cl), when someone asks you to spell out “QUIT” answer him/her “N.O Q.U.I.T”. No matter what, do resist to try something new, continue what you have started. To the Basic in line Cadets, let us awaken SMU, the

Sleep is for...

sleeping giant. Help and bear with me until the end. Don’t be tired bearing the hardship of every training. To our ever supportive NSTP Coordinator, Sir Sherwin, thank you for the support and help you are giving to us, sir, you are like a father to us. May God bless you always.

In joining ROTC, there is no harm like hazing that everyone is afraid of. Such is completely prohibited. For those who are aspiring to be an officer, it’s all about time management. Height doesn’t matter either, it is not the basis to be a leader as long as you know you can take responsibilities, go for it.

To tell the truth, I’m mistaken as a criminology student especially when my hair is still short (gupit kadete) but I’m not. I belong to the business department, I am a tourism student.

Lastly, fellow officers, Marians and co-cadets, let us work as one, helping each other, let us do our best.

May God help us. M

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rest not because we don’t want to sleep, rather, we don’t want to stop what we’re currently doing. We don’t notice the amount of time we spend doing something and by the time we check the clock, it’s already way past our bedtime.

With the never ending list of distractions we have today, it isn’t surprising that most of the people have acquired this new epidemic.

What’s so scary about it is that more and more people are showing its symptoms and it chooses no specific group. Everyone can be and is most probably already a victim of this problem.

Research also shows that this kind of procrastination is related to problems with self-regulation. It means that those who are victims of this are usually unable to deal with

their distractions such as re-watching their favorite Harry Potter movie, or taking those ‘Psychological’ quizzes littering social media or maybe talking/ texting their significant other.

The waste inside our bodies is building up, so much to that, we might already have our versions of Smokey Mountain inside of us. We may not feel the effects now, but sooner or later, we won’t be as young as we are now today. Our metabolism is much slower and our resistance, weaker.

In a nutshell, not getting enough sleep is slowly killing us. The first few all-nighters will make us feel like we’re invincible, but not for long.

Soon after we’ll be able to feel and see the difference. Coffee and a few dabs of concealer can patch things up, but until when? M

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FREEDOM WALL What can you say about the simultaneous physical plant development in the university?

It's good to see that there are developments of infrastructures. It will benefit the students and the school will be more conducive for learning. But I think there are also disadvantages because they are being done at the same time.

-Tina, BSED 2 I wish they would tell us what they’re doing with the buildings and stuff so we aren't left guessing what they're building.

Yaaas, BS Psych 3

Ang tagal ng pag-aayos ng gym, kawawa yung mga students na nangangailangan at yung sa D building hindi na muna sana giniba kung wala din lang palang balak ayusnin.

-JUSTSAYING, BSCE 3

It never bothered me naman kasi it's for the good of the school. The noise and stuff e normal lang naman yun.

-Agnes, BS Psych/AB GC 3

Dapat sana bago sila mag-start ng panibagong project tapusin muna ang mga nasimulan. Tulad ng Gym hindi pwedeng magamit ngayon, e sunod-sunod pa naman din ang mga event.

-NakaGreenNaAdik, IT3

Maganda. Mas nakakadagdag ng attraction sa students at nakakainspire mag-aral kung maayos yung place -Celyn, BSA 1 Dapat ginawa na nila yun bago ang pasukan para walang sagabal sa mga activities -Acosta, BSA 1

The university is improving, very nice, but I just want to say that the university should limit constructing new buildings .cause there are rooms/buildings that are not in use.

-Jerey, BSA 1

Napakaganda ng hangarin ng administration na pagandahin ang university. Pero, bakit naman sabay-sabay silag mag-pagawa ng facilities? At, ang nagiging problema pa ay sa sunod-sunod na projects hindi pa natatapos iyong isa, uumpisahan na naman iyong isa. Katulad na lang ng D building (ano iyon? binakbak lang? nakatengga na?) Iyong gym hindi ba dapat mas maganda noong summer iyon ginawa kasi konti lang naman iyong nag-sasummer. Next na naman iyong JVD na slope (ginagawang slidean ng mga mag-aaral). Hays. Isa-isa lang dapat kasi. Hindi iyong ang dami-dami nilang ginagawa na hindi naman nila matapos nakakadisappoint lang. squint emoticon Sana dapat kasi pag-planuhan ng maayos hindi iyong sige ng sige. Isipin din sana iyong nuisance na mafoform kapag sabay-sabay ang construction. Hindi ako against sa mga projects na isasagawa ang point ko lang ay sana isa-isa lang dapat kasi mahina ang kalaban. Ito lang po.

-actibista@27

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SMU maximizes recyclable waste; income to SUPPORT school bag project

by Emmanuel Jose

In order to minimize the littering of recyclable waste and to generate income, the Office of the University President together with the Physical Plant and Properties Development and Maintenance Office (PPPDMO) spearheaded the installation of drop boxes for plastic bottles and plastic cups along the benches around the Saint Mary’s University oval since June.

According to Mrs. Me Galate, Officer-in-charge of Landholding Development and Management, the said project is a two-way development which aims to maintain the cleanliness in the university and to serve as an Income Generating Project (IGP) in purchasing school bags as one of the community extension services plan of SMU this year to the chosen pupils beneficiary of Sitio Hukyong, Barangay Labang, Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya.

“Iyong mga waste na nasa Marian Recovery Facility o MRF, income generating talaga ang mga ‘yon. Dito sa school, ang mga nagbebenefit sa IGP ay mga working students lang. We want to go beyond that. Kaya we are planning to reach out sa labas,” said Galate.

Galate added that the proceeds of the IGP will be divided into a 50-50 fraction. The first 50 percent will go directly to the General Fund which will be

deposited to the Accounting office while the other 50 percent will be used in acquiring school bags for the extension project.

Meanwhile, Engr. Leonido Costales, PPPDMO head, said that there are nine more drop boxes to arrive by the end of August which will be situated in the different school buildings around the campus.

“May nine pang drop boxes na darating after 60 days. Ilalagay [natin] ‘yung mga drop boxes sa iba’t ibang buildings sa campus.

With that, more income will be generated,” Costales said.

Costales added that one unit of the ‘Plastic bottles and Paper cups dropbox’ costs Php 4,000.

STUDENTS’ VOICE

Paul Daniel Humiwat, a BS ECE 3 student, said that the project will make the students move and participate.

“For me, it is a kind of good change. It allows us to see the amount or volume of plastic bottles collected. With that, it entices other people to put in, joining the bandwagon,” said Humiwat.

Meanwhile, Caryl Janine Lazo, a junior Psychology and Guidance Counseling student, said that she will only appreciate the dropbox project if the students would take this project more seriously.

“It’s a nice idea. Lalo na kung

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gagamitin ng students properly.

Kahit kasi may dropbox na for bottles and cups, madami pa rin ang nakakalat,” said Lazo.

THE POTENTIAL BENEFIT

Humiwat believes that turning the dropbox project into a university-wide game will bring forth a more responsible CHSF practice.

“My suggestion is to put it in a game so that in order to win, it will make other students pick up not only their own litter of bottles but also other bottles and plastic cups,” said Humiwat.

Lazo, upon knowing that the project will be used in procuring school bags for the selected beneficiaries, said that it is a good cause and will support it in any

means.

“It’s for a good cause naman.

So I hope everyone will also join the advocacy,” Lazo said.

Humiwat furthered that of all the projects that transpired in his three years of stay in SMU, this is the best so far.

“This is one of the projects that I can totally agree with. If not of the others, some are questionable.

This [project] is one of the best yet,” Humiwat said.

Furthermore, Costales added that there are also ‘Plastic bottles and Paper cups Dropboxes’ in the SMU elementary and high school campuses.

The plastic bottle and paper cup dropbox is made possible through the idea and initiative of Rev. Fr. Renillo Sta. Ana, University President. M

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VERBIST AMPHITHEATRE: BENEFICIAL BUT NOT A PRIORITY, 76 OUT OF 100 STUDES SAY

by Rhenzyl De Guzman, Kruzyl Cayusa, Kimberly Atitiw Students complain on matters in the university- uncomfortable comfort rooms having broken flush mechanisms, lack of classroom electric fans in the L building, slow internet connection in the e-library among others.

The MARIAN conducted a survey among bystanders from across courses and year levels in the newly constructed Verbist Amphitheatre. It came out that 76 out of 100 said that the Verbist Amphitheatre is beneficial, however, it is not a priority.

Shaira Paynor, a sophomore accountancy student said that there are more urgent concerns rather than that of the Verbist Ampitheatre.

“Hindi priority kasi mas madaming kailangang ayusin katulad ng mga CR’s, L building na walang electric fan at yung D building na dinemolish pero di naman natuloy na ireconstruct, nagamit pa sana yung mga classrooms,” Paynor said.

Moreover, in order to avoid the direct sunlight and humid weather, Paynor suggested that the ampitheater be covered.

“Paano na lang kung sobrang init, mapapakinabangan pa ba yung Verbist Ampitheatre?

Mas mabuti pa kung ginawang covered benches at least ‘yun mapapakinabangan palagi,” she added.

PRIORITY-SPEAKING

Beneath the end part of the D building housed the drafting room of the SOEA students. However, it was demolished for a renovation, which until now, has never been initiated. The hope for a building to complement their increasing number of enrollees is doomed to dissatisfaction for not making it as a top list priority.

“Sa tingin ko, kailangan na din naming [SOEA] students yung D building kasi dumarami na ‘yung population at nagkukulang na rin ang mga facilities lalo na

sa mga first years ngayon. Kulang kami ng drafting rooms at drawing tables. Parang unfair,kasi nauna naman ang D building na sana para sa amin. Tsaka hindi magandang tignan na dinemolish na tapos hindi tinuloy,” Ian Christopher Rivera, BS Electrical Engineering 5, SOEA Governor, said.

Furthermore, Rivera suggested that the administration must guarantee quality education first before beautifying the school.

“Napinturahan na yung H, may damo na ang UB, tapos na ang JVD at may park sa harap ng gym pero hindi pa nila ginagawa yung D na dapat sana matagal nang tapos.

Kung gusto sana nila mapaganda yung school, dapat yung quality ang unahin,” said Rivera.

THE IMPROVEMENT

Meanwhile, other Marians said that the Verbist Ampitheatre served a good purpose for them.

“Beneficial. Kasi syempre madaming students sa SMU, punuan yung mga benches and patio kaya okay lang na meron ‘to para sakaling wala nang space doon, meron ‘to. Kaso ‘yun nga lang kapag umulan di na magagamit”, Shieralyn Galiguis, BSHTM 3, said.

One student also favored the improvement of the Verbist Amphitheater because for her, it beautifies the school.

“Okay lang iprioritize kasi it beautifies the school at makikita mo ang image ng SMU na ganito pala dito lalo na pagpasok mo sa main gate makikita mo na agad yung park”, Jelita Rome Dalmacia BSHTM 3, said.

THE ADMINISTRATION’S SIDE

In response, Engr. Leonido Costales Jr., head of the Physical Plant Properties Development and Maintenance Office (PPPDMO) answered all the students’ complaints.

“Ang purpose ng Verbist Amphitheater ay magamit ng JVD as preparation for senior high school. We expect many students to use the JVD building. Itong Verbist Amphitheater ‘pag free time ng mga estudyante, meron silang pupuntahan and as a study area [too],” Costales said.

With regards to the issue of not prioritizing the D building, Costales elaborated the reasons and said that construction will initialize this year.

“Actually, nakaprioritize yan (D building) pero depende dun sa need ng isang school

kumbaga may mga nasisingit na ibang construction. Nakalinya iyon. Expect na it (D building construction) will start this year kasi sigurado yung computer laboratory sa JVD gagamitin ng mga senior high school kaya yung mga ginagamit na drafting room dun, kailangan nila. It will start ngayong taon para may magamit next school year”, Costales said.

No matter how less important the students’ complaints are, these are basic needs that the students deserve. It is never wrong to beautify the school, however, the proper priorities come first. M

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n a g b a b a n t a n g

y a n i g

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wEST VALLEY FAULT ni Rhenzyl De Guzman

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alawampu’t limang taon na rin ang lumipas nang huling yanigin ng isang malakas na lindol ang Pilipinas. Kung magbabalik tanaw sa nagdaang dalawang dekada, masalimuot ang sinapit ng mga kababayan nating Pilipino gayundin ang bilyun-bilyong danyos sa mga nawasak na gusali at ilan pang mga ari-arian.

1968

200 katao ang namatay nang gumuho ang Ruby Tower sa Maynila dahil sa 7.3 magnitude na lindol.

1976

Higit 6,000 Pilipino naman ang namatay dahil sa tsunami matapos yanigin ang Moro Gulf ng 7.9 magnitude na lindol.

1990

7.8 magnitude na lindol ang yumanig sa Hilaga at Gitnang Luzon kung saan 2,412 katao ang namatay at mahigit 20 bilyong pisong halaga ng mga istruktura’t ari-arian ang nasira.

ANG WEST VALLEY FAULT

May habang 90 kilometro ang West Valley Fault mula Angat reservoir sa Bulacan hanggang Quezon City, na tumatawid din sa lungsod ng Marikina, Pasig, Makati, Taguig, Muntinlupa, Rizal, Cavite at Calamba, Laguna.

Ayon sa Phivolcs, apat na beses nang gumalaw ang fault line sa nagdaang 1,400 na taon.

Karaniwan, ang mga fault line ay gumagalaw kada 400 na taon at ang huling paggalaw nito ay naitala sa taong 1658, 357 na taon na ang nakalilipas.

Pagyanig sa NCR at mga karatig Probinsya

Inihayag ni Renato Solidum, Phivolcs Director, na maaaring maganap ang lindol saanmang parte ng West Valley Fault partikular na ang lungsod ng Maynila. Ngunit ang malakas na pagyanig ng lindol gaya ng inaasahang lindol na may magnitude 7.2 ay maaaring yumanig hanggang sa mga karatig probinsyang daang kilometro ang layo mula sa epicenter nito.

At dahil tinatayang 265 kilometro ang layo ng Nueva Vizcaya sa lokasyon ng West Valley Fault ay inaanyayahan ang mga Novo Vizcayanos na maghanda.

“We don’t want people to have

the impression that only those living near the fault are in danger, everybody should prepare for a major earthquake,” ani Solidum.

MGA PREPARASYON NG SMU

Ayon naman kay Engr.

Leonido Costales, tagapangasiwa ng Physical Plant Properties Development and Maintenance Office (PPPDMO), dinisenyo ang mga gusali ng SMU alinsunod sa mga patakaran at mga kinakailangang precautionary measures.

“Yung ibang buildings particularly mga old buildings, hindi naman yung bagong code ang ginamit so we expect na may mga guguho diyan pero may mga precautionary measures na ginawa like for example yung mga fire exits. Pero yung ma-withstand ang large magnitude earthquakes, we are not sure about that. Pero sa mga new buildings, I’m sure na nakadesign ang mga yan for that kind of magnitude,” pahayag ni Costales.

Nitong ika-29 ng Hulyo, nagsagawa ang SMU ng clustered earthquake drill bilang pakikiisa sa pangkalahatang programa ng National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council, ngunit ang nangyaring drill ay umani ng iba’t ibang mga reaksyon

dahil mayroong mga gusali sa Unibersidad ang hindi naging parte ng drill at gayundin ang ilang mga Marians.

“Hindi ako agree na per cluster; dapat lahatan kasi hindi masasabi kung kailan magaganap ang earthquake. Nababahala ako na maapektuhan ang school kaya dapat implement [earthquake drills] and practice para alam ang gagawin. Hindi lang barabara na basta alam,” ani Maynard Hernandez, BSCE1.

Ayon naman kay Kyleen Grace Ragudo, BS Criminology 4, nagkulang ang unibersidad sa pagpapakalat ng impormasyon.

“Hindi ako informed na nagkaroon ng earthquake drill.

Mostly sa mga programs, hindi lahat nai-inform. Sana ‘pag nagdisseminate, mag-ikot ng mga circular memos and the teachers should also inform students.

Pero pag magkakaroon ulit ng earthquake drill, sasali ako kasi magandang chance para mapaghandaan ‘pag may nangyari”, ani Ragudo.

Wala pang instrumento ang naiimbento na maaaring magbigay ng tamang impormasyon kung saan at kailan yayanig ang lindol. Pawang prediksyon lamang na walang kasiguraduhan ang nagbibigay-babala at pangamba sa bawat isa. Ngunit, sapat nang dahilan ang mga prediksyong ito sa inaasahang paggalaw ng West Valley Fault upang maghanda sa trahedya na idudulot nito. M

References: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/05/18/15/willyou-be-affected-east-west-valley-quake-fault-see-atlas# http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/316877/scitech/science/the-next-bigquake-in-metro-manila-may-hit-within-our-lifetime http://www.philstar.com/headlines/670150/where-exactly-does-valley-fault-pass Illustration from DOST

Ayon sa pagsasaliksik ng Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), hinog na ang West Valley fault upang magdulot ng malakas na lindol. Dahil dito, nagbabala ang Phivolcs na maghanda hindi lamang ang mga nakatira sa ibabaw ng mismong fault line kundi pati na rin ang mga residente sa mga karatig probinsya.

Isa sa mga posibilidad ay ang pagyanig ng lindol sa probinsya ng Nueva Vizcaya kahit higit 200 kilometro ang layo nito mula sa fault. Gaano kahanda ang lokal na pamahalaan ng probinsya, ang mga mamamayan at ang mga istraktura? Gaano kahanda ang Saint Mary’s University? At higit sa lahat, gaano ka kahanda?

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PREPARING FOR THE RAINY DAYS

by Brent Jericko Narciso, Joresa Dainty Aseron and Diosavel Salvacion

The sky started to get dark, but you’re still at school. And as you are about to leave the class, it started to rain hard.

Unexpected events are natural parts of our lives and it can happen to anyone at no definite time—in cases of emergency, like the weather. Besides, we can’t control the events that happen around us. All we could do is to prepare for it before it could even happen. So we cracked up a few tips to save your time, money, health and probably those things you love so much in your backpack since the rain is about to shower us again.

The rainy season does not always signify renewal. Quite frankly, it’s the season where most diseases are prevalent.

So we put together a few of the Philippnes’ most common diseases during the rainy season to inform you about the possible dangers of the season. Maybe next time, you might think twice before frolicking under a gloomy sky.

1. Dengue is a vectorborne disease transmitted through the bite of an Aedes mosquito. Most common symptoms of dengue are fever, body aches, joint pain and rash.

2. This season means possible flood in many places, so be careful with flood water for it may be exposed to a contaminated environment from rodent bites, direct contact with infected animals, or cuts and open wounds which cause you leptospirosis.

3. The female anopheles mosquito, which causes malaria, usually breed in drenched areas.

Malaria symptoms include fever, shivers, muscle pain and weakness.

4. Because of your unhygienic handling or intake of food and water, diarrhea will attack you. Fortunately, diarrhea is preventable and treatable by maintaining proper hygiene and by washing of hands before handling food.

5. If infected aedes albopictus mosquitoes bite you, chikungunya is what you’ll get.

Stagnated water is where these mosquitoes breed. They bite you during bright daylight.

The common symptoms of chikungunya are sudden onset of fever, which goes with joint pain. So, start cleaning your water containers now and use insect repellent!

GOT A COLD?

“A C HO O ” I T OF F, HONE Y WITH THIS BAT TL E- PL A N.

DRINK

. Liquors and alcohols? It’s a no. Have enough amount of fluids for it can help boost your immune system to fight colds that may lead to sickness. Juice and water may do. But remember not to take coffee or caffeinated drinks if you don’t want to be dehydrated.

BLOW YOUR NOSE.

Better blow your nose regularly when you have colds than sniffing in back the mucus.

STEAMY SHOWER.

Steamy showers soothe your nasal passages. When the moist air gets into your sinuses, gently blow your nostrils one-at-a-time. It’ll help your sinus passages open up and create drainage.

ADD AN EXTRA PILLOW.

When you go to bed and your colds won’t let you sleep, add an extra pillow under your head. It will create sinus drainage down the back of your throat and your nasal passages will open up a bit.

LUBRICATE CHAPPED NOSE.

Runny nose? We’ve all been there! You can rub a small amount of petroleum jelly to the chapped areas for relief.

STAY AWAY FROM SMOKE.

Inhaling cigarette smoke or simply smoke might bother your nose, throat and lungs.

PROPER HYGIENE and PROPER REST.

Make it a habit to cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze. You don’t want others to get infected, do you? Washing your hands is a must! Having proper rest also aids in the body’s proper function. Always have some time to rest. It helps a lot.

Now that you’re ready, let’s bid farewell to summer days and say hello to June, which usually marks the beginning of the rainy season in the Philippines. We’ll never hear “Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day” again from you because this page is already flooded with tips that you can use during the incoming rainy season. So don’t let the rain wash you up and don’t just prepare for the rainy days. Go and prepare for fun! M

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STATE OF THE NATION

Six Facets of

Pnoy

by Gliaczy Gapuz and Charlotte Fabian

For the sixth and final time, President Benigno Simeon “PNoy” Aquino III delivered his State of the Nation Address on July 25, 2015 at the Batasan Complex, Quezon City.

He highlighted the major achievements of his five-year administration under the “Daang Matuwid” thrust, which includes the improved economy and outlook, increased collection of revenues and benefits of his social service programs, including the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and the PhilHealth program.

It is hoped that in his final year, PNoy will end his presidency on a high note by fulfilling things he had promised upon sitting in the presidential desk, and really doing his best addressing the needs of the masses, and not just use it to promote his candidacy for the next election.

Let us take a ride back to ‘Daang Matuwid’ and find if the edges are fine.

FIRST STREET: 1st SONA (Progress through Peace)

Streets are now far peaceful because of the vanishing of ‘wang wang’. Peace talks are also a checked goal addressing the issues in Mindanao (with MILF) and the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s ArmyNational Democratic Front (CPPNPA-NDF). It is Pnoy’s belief that progress is at stake without peace.

SECOND STREET: 2nd SONA (Society to Transform)

This is PNoy’s theme for the society: “It’s transforming society, changing mindset of people. It’s not enough that we hasten the process of business applications, or we improve this part of the road or correct corruption in the past.

Parenthood” issue, the third SONA highlights the Reproductive Health Law, a bill back then. It is notable that this SONA has been a serene one. Many were delighted because of the light atmosphere upon deliverance of his speech.

FOURTH STREET: 4th SONA (…for the Filipinos, too)

“Sabay sabay nating tahakin ang daang matuwid” It’s really fundamentally changing minds of people, attitude towards government...to impress upon people that this government is working for you...and that there are opportunities everywhere,” he told ANC.

THIRD STREET: 3rd SONA (RP for Filipinos)

Marked by the “Responsible

PNoy often repeats that the people are his boss. “…kayong mga magsasaka, kabataan at magaaral…ito’y inyong SONA!” He empowered equality among him and his people that this SONA helps them realize the dream not only until the end of his term but even beyond.

FIFTH STREET: 5th SONA (Yolanda aid in fast pace)

Tacloban City was then in a devastated condition. But the government cleared airports that resulted in a 24-hour response after the storm; three C130 were able to bring aid. Communication hubs set up had hasten the flow of information and administrative personnel from different provinces also lent a hand to the victims. *** And now he’s reached and finished his final SONA, However, some were dismayed and some were delighted with the message brought by his speech.

A lot of accomplishments and achievements were presented in his SONA though there are some things he forgot to mention.

The son of the late former President Corazon CojuancoAquino, the woman who brought back democracy to the country in 1986, is still tredging his way to what he has to give to the Filipinos.

As the May 2016 presidential election draws near, he has only a few months to finish what he had promised to the Philippines. Just like his mother, what is he going to leave behind? M

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OFFICIALDOM

by Nariomi Justereen Bangad

In keeping up with this year’s side by side developments around the school campus, two units have been formally established to give better service to the Marian community. Let us take a glimpse at this year’s new appointees and be informed about the importance of their job description.

EDILBERTO S U A R E Z

ME G A L A T E

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IN-CHARGE, LANDHOLDING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

IN-CHARGE, COLLEGE CAMPUS HOUSEKEEPING

COLLEGE CAMPUS HOUSEKEEPING FORMERLY CAMPUS FACILITIES AND

manages and maintains the general care, cleanliness and orderliness of the university’s properties under the Physical Plant, Properties Development and Management Office (PPPDMO). The unit is also in-charge of the monthly flag ceremonies, monitoring, inventory and safekeeping of keys and facilities in every building and supervision of the performance of the Marian working students.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT UNIT,

the Landholding Development and Management’s main functions include environmental management and supervision and monitoring of the maintenance personnel. It is also under the PPPDMO.

Other new appointees

ATTY. MARIE JOY P. SALGADO DEAN, COLLEGE OF LAW

MRS. JUDITH P. DAGUIO

DEPARTMENT HEAD, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

RING DING DING RING DING LOUISE JOYCE NAGUIAT

DR. ARLENE L. TABAQUERO DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR NATURAL SCIENCES

MR. ADONIS V. GARCES

OFFICER-IN-CHARGE, SCHOOL OF COMPUTING SCIENCES AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DEPARTMENT HEAD, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DR. LIBERTY A. ROSARIO

DEPARTMENT HEAD, PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

MS. JEWEL MARIE A. CADIENTE DEPARTMENT HEAD, MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

E-BOY

MACKENZIE EARL CASEM

ED SHEERAN

MASARAP BA? ANG SHAWARMA KO?

JARRA MORENO

SHIELA MARIE AWITAN

BEBE AYM WORTH ET

PROMISE BABYQHOE

MARIA PAULA LAURETA

MILVIN MANITCHALA

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STUDENT CENTRAL

COUNCIL BEHIND-THE-SCENES

by Chantal Therese Tayaban, Jamie Pascual, Kimberly Atitiw

The road is rough and criticisms line the path, but their ears are open and their eyes vigilant. Together they tread towards the direction of change. Leaving with them the strong scent of eagerness and zeal. Read on as they spill the beans on the truth behind the names and faces that will serve as the “Voice of the Marian Community” for the A.Y. 2015-2016.

rey mark castillano President

Joven job pilaspilas Secretary

johnrick daguitan wallis

“A person is more than deserving to be in the position he is in if he is not giving up his purpose no matter what obstacle he is facing,” says the SCC President.

With his unforeseen victory during the last SCC Halalan, Castillano has been striving to prove that he is worthy of the highest student position in the university, while balancing his academics and his SCC responsibilities.

An officer who is trying to prove that his position does not require a good penmanship, he thinks that this is one of biggest challenge, he’ll have to face this year other than his inability to say “No.” A beloved bible verse to him is 1 Cor 15:10: “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace.”

“My passion for leadership has brought me to where I am now. I’m glad that I won so that I can help my fellow Marians be part of a greater picture. I feel that I’m doing something [with] my life.”

Unofficially viewed as the ‘brain’ of the SCC, the Auditor looks at a situation in a critical perspective and is never tired of sharing his suggestions regarding plans of the Council.

Auditor

lovely joy callejo Business Manager

aya kenneth-Pand resident

As last years’ SCC PIO, the new Vice President is termed by his fellow SCC officers as an experienced leader whose motto in life is: “It is better to know nothing than to know what ain’t so.”

This active member of the SMU Dance Troupe believes that leadership is not fame, not power nor publicity.

It comes with good governance and responsibility.

Vice

LOIMIEL UIE BURGOS Treasurer

john daniel medrano

“Those who try to do something and fail are infinitely better than those who try to do nothing and succeed” is a favored quote of this year’s SCC Treasurer.

The other officers see her potential and admire her for accepting the challenge and responsibilities of the Council at such a young age. She believes that leadership leads to success when one knows how to manage it.

“Whereas you have been forsaken and hated, so that no one went through you, I will make you an eternal excellence, a joy to many generations” Isaiah 60:15.

Being the SCC PIO, he is not afraid to speak up and share what’s on his mind. He also believes that proper information dissemination is the key to having a successful administration.

P.I.O

Her motto “Don’t be afraid, just have faith” can be seen in her simplistic way of life and her optimistic and witty personality which is why she is regarded positively by her fellow officers.

She says that she deserves to be in the position she is in because she knows she can serve the Marian Community.

john rustom velasco Business Manager

He claims that his passion and that he has the will and the determination to lead which is why the Marian Community voted for him. He believes in the saying, “Let them talk and I’ll do the walk.”

The other officers view him as one of the most sociable persons in the team and he is described as jolly and confident.

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E A RT HQ UA K E PR E PA R E DN E S S:

the triangle of life

by Yumiko Angelius Yoshiy and Rovelyn Mae Lising

The ground is shaking! Be quick, find a safe spot to duck down! Or run out of the building!

Earthquake!

A ten-letter word that brings fear to any man. Nobody wants to see himself at the middle of an earthquake inside a building and not know what to do.

It is rudimentary that during an earthquake, one must find a safe spot and execute the duck, cover and hold position and after the shaking stops, run to a designated evacuation area.

Out of the blue, information about a new technique on earthquake preparedness surged the internet through e-mails. At first, it was believed to be a controversial theory on how to safely survive an earthquake. Doug Copp, the rescue chief and disaster manager of the American Rescue Team and the proponent of this idea, points out that its methods are too far from the usual method of the traditional “Duck, Cover, and Hold.”

The Triangle of Life is a method wherein on the unlikely event of an earthquake, you must secure yourself under a protective space, preferably a table, and position yourself near the legs of the table. When a beam or structural supports hit the table and snap it in half, the snapped part would fall into the ground and thus form a triangle - the façade of the table, the table’s legs and the floor.

Copp tested his theory on two mannequins and resulted into half of the models surviving the structural collapse with the Triangle of Life as compared to the Duck, Cover, and Hold. However, according to the United States Geological Survey, the Triangle of Life is still a misguided approach about the location of a person during an earthquake since to be able to execute Copp’s method, one must first find a possible triangle and in the time of an earthquake, finding for these triangles could prove fatal due to time constraint.

Debates regarding Copp’s method are flaring up on whether it can be accepted as an earthquake survival method. But despite this, we must bear in mind that we should always stay calm when an earthquake strikes. We should use our common sense to the best of our knowledge. It is in this way that we can truly survive any disaster. M

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TheInfinityAmongTheStars

by Brent Jericko Narciso

“I could feel his hands on mine, his soft breath through my pale skin. His physical presence I forever loved.”

I was again lying outside my backyard staring at the skies wandering where he was or what is he doing at this moment. I questioned myself.

Has God already taken him from me? I mean I know that he's gone and the fact that it has been already a year made me think that he was still there in my room, in the couch, the car, and even at our backyard.

Could my heart somehow sense his ethereal presence? Had he not yet given up his earthly tenancy.

I rose from the ground, both hands supporting my back. Freeing my mind temporarily, I scanned the skies filled with a lot of stars. Forever reminding me of him. The star that was taken from me.

I closed my eyes and let my fingers run free on the fresh damp grass.

Emptying my soul into the cold miasma of sadness of the night.

My mind suddenly snuck into a ripped memory, a fast track of past events that centered the reason for waking up at a random time at night.

Almost breathless and crying. My days nocturnal.

Through my mind of evenescence. I found him, once again, and for the last time I recasted. Forced myself to think one of our sweetest moments.

I could remember his tight arms around me. My arms surrendered.

His lips merely touching my ears. My face rested unto his broad shoulders. Hugging, just holding into each other like theres no tomorrow to end it. Feeling mostly the sound of our hearts beating together. And in that very moment I am complete.

I could remember that time when we were in Amsterdam,with him standing infront of me looking pretty dashing over that dark sized get-up.

The picture of a cute cancer-filled couple. Alas, our first and last memorable date together.

I felt the wind run softly over my boy-cut hair. My eyes darkened with circles from endless weeks of succumed grief and longing. Its just...I missed him so much. My hands tighten. My ire against the poor grass.

Crushed.

The next day I went to visit his grave. Like it wasn't a weekly routine.

There it is, still there, unearthed, lying beneath the comfort of the earth.

I would spend most of my time talking to him. About him, me, or whatever topic that got caught in the crisp midday breeze. Hoping that my one-sided conversation would bring a little bit life to the man I once truly loved. Hoping. Just hoping he would atleast give a sign of response.

The sudden gush of the wind, the rustle of the leaves over this memorial valley. Nothing.

All but a bit of defeaning silence. But still I know he's here, with me, smiling goofily

like the carefree Agustus I've always known.

I left along a pack of cigarette he had to longed to lit, and for the last time I bade him goodbye, closed my eyes and felt the cold breeze.

“If only he’s here with me.”

Then something happened. The world started to become still.

In the spur of the moment I found myself under his arms. Carrying me under a witchcraft that I wished it was true. To feel his heart skip a beat whenever I let my face dip into his strong chest.

Like a puppy under the solace of an innocent child. But that was not an illusion nor the works of magic. It felt real. What I felt around me was real.

I turned my back slowly with my eyelids still closed. Not daring them to open maybe because I'm too afraid to face that this isn't true.

“Hey there Hazel Grace.”

The serene tone of his voice slowing time in merely seconds.

In an instant I knew it was real. That I was not dreaming. That this was reality. I wanted to freak out but the thrill surging through my entire body tells me this was real.

And in a blinding light I saw him once more. Not a phantom, not a piece of fantasy, but my Augustus Waters.

“Hazel...”

“Hazel?”

“It's time to go home sweetie” Her mother tried to wake her up but she remained still. Her pale skin over her sunlit body. Gone are the warmth over her once vibrant cheeks.

Hazel Grace was found lifeless beside Augustus Waters grave, proving that forever exist even in the afterlife. *(Inspired from the book of John Green: The Fault in our Stars)

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Three face paint by den mark

They laugh, he smiles In him, a clown lies He sits and taught his life Then suddenly, a tear dropped I cried.

by Charmthrteen

Three people stand before me One is angry One knows no mercy One, at last, reason he sees A loud sarcasm Silence..

Two people stand before me Fear is set free I see them agree

It’s all about Trying

by Charles Arthemi Guarin

There is a mountain after you One you hint you can’t hike The dimension and height is terrifying, Merely I know you can make it to the other facade If only you do and try I have witnessed the vigor that you packed deep in beats I have felt the equanimity, the attachment The punch-up in your blue eyes I’ve discerned your dream I grasp you can make it one more time

The Lost Hero

by Ridge Ross de Veyra

The hero lost his cape The conscience that embraced his nape The Metropolis he protected; The courage in his heart: Neglected.

The dangers he once fought Are now the evil that he sought; The savior he once was Is now the villain in the cuss.

The hero lost his cape The conscience that embraced his nape Who will save the day When the hero’s on his evil way?

story of my life by ae

One day I breathed the air The next day The air breathed me away

Common Deceit

by Blake henry

No face is perfect, amidst the world of reality.

No perfection is defined, over common deception.

For we live in a world full of flaws, and imperfections.

Forever seeking perfection...

by Jireh Reyes

“It’s all about staying locked in, about knowing it’s not going to be given to us. We have to earn it.” – Andre Iguodala, 2015 NBA Finals MVP Waiting for a championship title for a long moment of time is considered as the thrill and agony of sports; the logic behind why many sports teams had to endure much just for a crown.

It could be the way Barangay Ginebra fans are still hoping for their next title or the University of the Philippines craving for UAAP title since 1986 or the city of Cleveland wishing for their first title in any professional sport.

But for the Golden State Warriors, the triumph that they worked and waited for 40 years became their way to earn another gold to their record.

THE LONG WAIT’S END

None of the Golden State’s current players were born yet when the team won its first NBA title in 1975.

But the long wait comes to an end for the Dubs (Short for the Ws or the first letter of the Warriors tag) after breaking the Cleveland

Paras defend...

Cavaliers’ hoping for game 6, 10597, to win the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship trophy after 40 years of thirst for a crown.

The Warriors overcame the hardship in these finals, down in early 2-1 and they still recovered to secure the next three consecutive games on their way to the title.

ROOKIES AND FIRST TIMERS

Golden State Warriors was declared as the first team since the Chicago Bulls in 1991 to win a championship title without any experiences in NBA finals.

Also, the Warriors’ coach, Steve Kerr was also declared as the first rookie coach since 1982 with Los Angeles Lakers’ coach Pat Riley to capture an NBA title.

“It’s a great feeling,” Kerr said.

“From the beginning we were in it to win it.”

THE TEAMWORK

A lot of NBA fans on social

media commended the strong teamwork and the determination of the Warriors in the finals.

Not only the two MVPs, Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala, carried the Dubs into victory but all the members of the Dubs gave their efforts since the finals began.

Together with Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and others, they showed that an unselfish love for basketball is a key and best way to win.

THE MVPs

The Dubs’ spirit and thirst to win are part of their formula for the championship, but with its two MVPs(Most Valuable Players), their team holds more power to overcome their rivals.

Hailed as the Season’s MVP, point guard Stephen Curry’s skills, specifically in 3-point shooting and cross overs was a huge support on their way to victory. With 28.3 PPG (Points per game), 6.4

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Paras secured the seat for the final round after executing an offthe-bounce reverse windmill and a between-the-legs dunk during the semi-final giving him a score of 52 points against Boros.

Felton also gained the opportunity to be Paras’ opponent after defeating Da Costa in a sudden-death elimination.

In spite of missing his first attempt in the first round in the finals, Paras immediately recovered

and accomplished an off-thebounce two-handed windmill. In the second round, Paras performed a reverse windmill off the bounce after jumping over his teammates and coaches for a slamdunk that wowed the audience gaining a total of 49 points in his first two dunks.

But Felton pressured Paras after showing a bounce pass from his teammate, and settled for a between-the-legs dunk in the third and final round giving him a nearly

perfect score of 29.

Aiming for the win, Paras grabbed the ball from his teammate’s hand to nail a slick reverse flush that led him to attain a perfect score.

Marian basketball enthusiasts might be heading up to Kobe Paras not only because of his skills but also in carrying the pride of team Pilipinas.M Sources: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/06/08/15/kobe-paras-defends-fiba3x3-slam-dunk-crown | http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/500114/ sports/basketball/kobe-paras-wins-second-straight-fiba-under-18-slamdunk-crown

APG(Assists per game), 1.86 SPG(Steals per game), and 2.2 FPG(Field goals per game), Curry carved his name on the list of NBA MVPs. “It was a great moment that I’ll remember for the rest of my life,” Curry expressed in an interview.

Finishing with 16.3 points, 4 assists, 5.8 rebound in the Finals, Andre Iguodala, power forward, earned his first Finals MVP award.

“For me, it was just playing my game. If you’re feeling it, shoot it. If you feel like you can make a play for somebody else, make a play for somebody else,” the Finals MVP says.

Most of us in the campus have waited for the results of the most popular basketball league in the world, some Marians went to boarding houses to watch and some logged to the internet to get updates which only shows our interest in the world of basketball.

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AKO ANG PANALO

Kasabay ng pagbabago ng panahon, nag-iba na rin ang mundo ng sports ngayon. Kung dati ay isinasagawa ito para sa libangan ng mga tao, ngayon ay nagagamit na sa iba’t ibang paraan. Imbes na pagkakaibigan ang hangarin, daig pa ang boksing sa bugbugan. Tila nawawala na sa landas ang dapat sana’y paraan ng pagpapalayo sa mga maling gawain na gaya ng kasabihan hindi lang sa mga kabataan kundi ay para sa nais sanang matuto.

PRIORITIES OVER PRIORITIES It is no doubt that every Marian, may it be a student or alumni, knows what and where the Fr. Cornelius Tonus Gymnasium is. Named after one of the first CICM priests here in Nueva Vizcaya, Rev. Fr. Cornelius Tonus, that gymnasium stood as one of the original pillars of this university.

Even before this academic year started, students saw the university in a whole new light with various physical facilities being built and renovated – and the nearly nine-decadeold gymnasium was one. It was breathed with new air, redressed like an old rag doll – mainly, the ceiling cloth was overhauled. Students saw light in the beautification of the gymnasium but as it received praises, it also drew flak.

It is a practice of all nearly schools to conduct Physical Education (PE) classes inside the gymnasium as it is a conducive space to do so. But with the renovation being done at the start of the school year, PE classes were forced to be held outside the gymnasium. PE 10 and 20 classes were forced to hold classes in different areas around the campus, with the possibility of disturbing classes

from nearby buildings.

School events also were forced to be transferred into other venues. The Recognition of Academic Scholars was transferred to the Sacred Heart Centre, making it less available for other students to watch the ceremony. Acquaintances and departmental weeks were also held in venues.

Alongside the gymnasium, there are other facilities being built and renovated but there were also others which was done before the regular academic year had started.

It would have been better if students saw a refurbished gymnasium on their first day.

The question now is, why only now renovate the gymnasium when it is needed by students more? Why only now? Or was it because there were other priorities? M

pawang dinaya lamang?

Impiyerno nga kung ituring, takot at pasakit ang namutawi imbes na kasiyahan ang sana’y kahihinatnan. Nangibabaw ang material na kayamanan laban sa tunay na kahulugan ng isports. Hindi naman sa isinasawalang bahala ko ang realidad na may ganoon ngang

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ang tunay na panalo ay ang taong tanggap ang kanyang pagkatalo.

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Disiplina, pagpupursigi, katapatan, at ang mga konseptong dapat na maghulma sa mga manlalaro sa pagsubok sa kahit anong pampalakasan.

Ngunit dahil sa pagiging desperado upang manalo at makuha ang kampeonato sa iba, ang natutunan at nagiging kahihinatnan ng tunay na isports ay malayo sa tunay nitong layunin.

Bali-baliktarin man ang mundo, hindi mawawala ang kompetisyon sa mga laro. Sa kabila nito, hindi rin maiiwasan ang girian at hindi pagkakaintindihan na minsan ay nauuwi sa kaguluhan, na sa mas pinalalang kaso, sakitan.

Hindi lang ito nakikita sa telebisyon at mga national at international na mga patimpalak, maging sa isang simpleng laro sa kanto.

Kwento ng isang manlalaro, dumayo raw sila sa isang purok upang makipaglaro ng basketball na may pustahan. Sa simula ay maayos pa naman ang laro, ngunit sa puntong matatalo ang kanilang kalaban, nagpakita raw ang mga ito ng patalim. Sa kabila ng kanilang nakita, itinuloy pa rin nila ang laro hanggang sa sila ay manalo.

Hinayaan na lang ang pusta at umalis sa court sa pangambang may masaktan at mangyaring hindi kaaya-aya.

Isa pang ligaw na landas sa isports ay ang pagtuturok ng droga upang makalamang sa kalaban.

Hindi na ito bago sa mundo ng isports, malalaman mo na lang na ang kalaban ng idol mo ay gumamit ng droga para lang mas maging aktibo sa oras ng laro. Sa kabila ng pagkapanalo, ano nga ba ang saysay nito kung hindi ito pinaghirapan at

nangyayari sa mga laro pero kung iisipin ang tunay na kahulugan at hangarin ng mga larong ito, hindi dapat ganito ang paraan para sa hinahangad na tagumpay.

Oo nga’t sa laro ay laging may panalo at talo, pero ang tunay na panalo ay ang taong tanggap ang kanyang pagkatalo.

Sabi nga ng mga atleta ng Olympics, “It’s not about the triumph, but the struggle.” Alam natin ang pakiramdam ng talo at alam din natin ang pakiramdam ng panalo pero mas masarap sa pakiramdam na alam mong talo ka dahil mas karapat dapat ang nanalo.

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DUDE YOU KNOW? SIX FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES IN SEA GAMES Compiled by Jireh Reyes

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ho would never had an idea about SEA Games? Maybe, others who do not know it might say ‘it is a game played in the sea,’ Of course, because of the enthusiasm of our fellow Filipino athletes, SEA Games is popular among Filipinos..

In 1997, the Philippines started to join the SEA Games along with Brunei and Indonesia.

The Philippines hosted the SEA Games in 1981, 1991 and 2005 finishing 3rd, 2nd and 1st respectively in those years.

The country performed best in the 1983 SEA Games bagging 150 medals- 49 golds, 48 silvers and 53 bronze medals.

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At the age of 14, track and field athlete Elma Muros was declared as the youngest Filipino runner to participate in SEA Games in 1981 held in Manila.

The Philipine Basketball team won the 2007 SEA Games championship and bounced back in 2011 Basketball championship match in Indonesia.

In 2013, Wrestler Jason Balaba, an Ifugao, wore the traditional “bahag” outfit during the opening ceremony of SEA Games in Myanmar as he lifted the country’s flag.

Some Marians might not be sporty, but as a Filipino, we can support our fellow athletes not only in our hearts, but also by simply supporting them through social media which might give them confidence to perform better for the next SEA Games.

Gym renovation...

2 is about rhythmic activities,” Bulatao said.

REHABILITATION BUDGET Meanwhile, Engr. Leonido Costales, head of PPPDMO said that all materials needed in the rehabilitation process would cost half million pesos.

“Materials, tarpaulin frames, different elevations, painting of the ceiling plus painting of the stage façade, ang allocation fund is half-a-million,” Costales said.

CONCERNED STUDENTS Melody Culanag, BSA 1 student, wishes for the fast

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completion of the gym.

“Hopefully matapos na sana [‘yung rehabilitation] para mas maayos ang venue kapag PE Class na namin,” Culanag said.

Also, Jan Ces Cerezo, a freshman Civil Engineering student pleaded for the fast completion of the gym to cater student activities like Gabi ng mga Bagong Marian and Dancestruck.

“Sana matapos na ‘yung gym para matuloy na rin ang Gabi ng mga Bagong Marian pati na rin iyong Dancestruck para sa mga katulad naming freshmen,” Cerezo said. M

Ph lands sixth... each while the basketball team also won and marked its 17 gold medals.

Despite not meeting their target spot in the overall ranking, the Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richie Garcia evaluated the output as a “fair performance.”

“I’m not saying it was very good, I’m not saying it was also a debacle like what other people say,” he said.

In the perspective of a sports analyst, comparing to the past record of Philippines in the SEA Games, the number of gold is declining.

“Obviously it’s on a decline.

If you will look at the history of the Philippines, we’re normally at the top.

In 70s, early 80s, we were 1, 2, or 3, we were up there,” said veteran Filipino sports analyst Ronnie Nathanielsz.

Meanwhile, the lowest point of Filipino athletes during the SEA Games is perhaps the viral performance of

from page 32 the Filipino diving team, who made a splash on the Internet for all the wrong reasons.

“It is so sad to hear and see the athletes being ridiculed in social network, hindi po kasalanan ng mga atleta yun, kasalanan ng leader yun and ng coach,” said Manny Lopez, former vice president of The Philippine Olympic Committee.

“I am still proud because not all of us has the privilege to represent our country to such a big sporting event like this,” said John David Pahoyo, one of the divers.

The number of gold might have not changed in the tally, opinions might have been thrown, failures might have occurred, but the team still gave their best to give pride to our country.

The Philippine team may have not reached their goal, but like what the old quote says, there’s always room for improvement’. M

Sources: http://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/95472-fast-facts-philippinessea-games

Now, let us take a look at what Filipino athletes achieved in the history of SEA Games [so far]. First of all, Southeast Asian Games was originally named as Southeast Asian Peninsular Games in 1959 when it was started by Burma, (now Myanmar), Malaya (now Malaysia), Singapore, Vietnam, Laos and the host Thailand.

CLASSROOM IN A LARGER SCALE. Students enrolled in PE classes maximizes the use of open areas around the campus such as SMU Oval to give way in the rehabilitation of Fr. Tonus Gymnasium (Photo by Emmanuel Jose)

Gym renovation is ‘a great help’ - PEHM head

by Mark Jeremy Melad

The renovation of the Fr. Tonus Gymnasium which started in June is of great help for the Physical Education (PE) instructors for to have a more conducive venue for learning.

This was how Dr. Mary Grace Bulatao, head of the Physical Education, Health and Music (PEHM) department, said in an interview regarding the gym rehabilitation.

“It would be [of] great help for us kasi kung makikita niyo, punit-punit na ‘yung ceiling. Mas magandang mag-aral kung mas maayos na tignan,” said Bulatao.

Vice President for Administration Dr. John Octavious Palina gave a memorandum to the PEHM department to use other venues in the University- Sacred Heart Center, UB park, gym stage, and the old office of Physical Plant and Properties Development Management Office (PPPDMO)to temporarily cater all PE classes for the said renovation of the gym.

“We were given a memorandum na gagawin ‘yung ceiling ng gym kaya naman nagadjust agad kami. Pinaki-usapan

namin ang admin kung pwedeng gamitin ang Sacred Heart, UB park, gym stage at ‘yung dating office ng PPPDMO. Pumayag naman sila,” Bulatao said.

When asked about the design of the new ceiling, Bulatao said that it will consist of different shades of blue, which is the primary color of the university.

“Nung ipinakita sa akin ‘yung design, nakita ko na different shades of blue ang gagamitin. Blue for being a Marian. Maganda ang kalalabasan,” Bulatao added.

The said rehabilitation has

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an allotted 45 days contract to finish. However, in case the gym rehabilitation will not be finished by the first semester, Bulatao said that it will set some problems for the PEHM department.

“Ang expected plan, [to finish the gym rehabilitation] sa pagkaka-alam ko is 45 days.

Pero we prepared plans for the whole semester kung hindi agad matatapos ng first semester.

Kung ganoon, d’on na siguro kami mahihirapan, kasi ang PE continue to page 31

Paras defends Slam Dunk King title

by Mark Jeremy Melad

by Mark Jeremy Melad

Maintaining the number of golds, adding two silvers, and twentyeight bronze to their former record, the Philippine Team steps to the sixth spot after ripping 29 golds, 36 silvers, and 66 bronze medals in the recent SEA Games 2015 in Singapore, June 5-16.

The bulk of the country’s gold medals came from athletics and boxing which each earned 5 gold medals, while taekwando, billiards and snooker contributed 3 golds each. Also, triathlon and softball added 2 golds continue to page 31

After being the top from 2013 FIBA 3x3 Under-18 Slam Dunk, the king of Slam dunk Kobe Paras once again defended his title after defeating Jalek Felton of USA when he got a perfect score of 30 in the final round held at Debrecen, Hungary on June 8.

After making 56 points in the qualifying rounds Paras advanced to the semifinals together with Felton from United States, Agustin Da Costa from Uruguay and Hungarian Mark Boros.

ONE TEAM, PILIPINAS. The delegates of the PH waves the Philippine Flag during the opening of the SEA Games in Singapore, June 5. (Photo from the Internet)

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PRIORITIES OVER PRIORITIES

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DUDE YOU KNOW?

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