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Rajanah Tracy Sarmiento
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Justin Ostil
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Jan Mike Dorol
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Shaun Torralba
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Luis Cabangon
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ighting for a cab during rush hour, competing for the last slice of cheesecake at a busy food court, stalking a table of people who’ve overstayed their welcome at a crowded restaurant (What’re they doing? Camping?!) If these scenes look familiar to you, then you know the struggle is real: Life is a competition, and the competition is getting fierce. On top of all that, us college students also have to fight the familiar uphill battle with attending classes, maintaining grades, and keeping a decent social life.
Dustin Olan
I guess it’s fitting then that this issue of The Innovator is heavy with features about student competitors. These special young people can teach us how to go above and beyond life’s daily challenges to become such stuff as dreams are made on.
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Reading, for example, about Team FEU Tech’s entry into Shell Eco-marathon Asia may inspire us to challenge the world too and show everyone what we’re made of.
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Angelique Louise Co JUNIOR GRAPHIC ARTIST
Kurt Zylone Ramil
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Gladys Diane de Mesa JUNIOR EDITOR
Niccolo I. Olivar
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Our champion quizzers may teach us to go out, put our brains into overdrive, and beat out other Colleges in big academic competitions. And, of course, our champion FEU MBT team, who, despite last year’s big upset, was able to bring home FEU’s 20th UAAP title. Maybe they can teach us life’s greatest lesson: never give up. All of these special young people are winning at life, and they’re doing it by being fiercer and more competitive than life itself. So, be fiercer than life, friends—and thanks for reading!
Paul Y. Pak ADVISER
ABOUT THE COVER
Model: MBT Champions Photographer: Bernard Ferrer Design: Niccolo Olivar April 2016
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Multinational oil and gas company Shell held its annual Eco-marathon Asia, a smarter mobility competition and street circuit challenge, at Rizal Park, Manila, from March 3 to 6. FEU Tech’s entry was a hyper efficient battery electric car, dubbed the iTam Mobile, draped in the green and gold of its alma mater. Check it out! THE INNOVATOR | Volume 3 - 3
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127 student teams came from all over Asia Pacific and the Middle East to join the competition, including 29 teams from across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Participants were challenged to design and build their own hyper-efficient cars of the future and find out whose car could run the farthest on a single liter of fuel. The competition was divided into two major categories, Urban Concept and Prototype, and subdivided into methods of propulsion, including electric, gasoline, diesel, CNG, alternative fuels, and hydrogen.
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FEU Tech’s hyper-efficient battery electric car, the iTam Mobile, was entered under the Urban Concept category. Entries in this category are considered potential project studies for cars to be mass produced in the future. The iTam Mobile was able to pass preliminary qualifiers and compete in the final round. Team FEU Tech received major media attention for their efforts, including an interview with GMA7 and a guest spot on DZRH News Radio.
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Congratulations go to the people of Team FEU Tech: Team Manager Arvin Catubay, Technical Designer Abegail Nepomuceno, First driver Edel Mark Garcia, Second driver Jane Mary Antoinnette Gaw, University Launch Leader Maria Angelica Gorospe, Spokesperson Jan Daryl Cubangbang, Team Member Mhelton Abletes, Team Member James De Vera, Team Member
John Robert Holgado, Team Member Kent Garret Torio, and their adviser Engr. Datu Amil Hussein Asakil, and co-adviser Engr. Raymond Joseph Meinbam. This was Team FEU Tech’s first year joining Shell’s Ecomarathon, but it definitely won’t be their last. See them again next year when they compete in Singapore— Go, Team FEU Tech, go! ◊
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After winning the 2015 UAAP Men’s Basketball Championship, the FEU Tamaraws joined FEU Tech for autograph signing, picture pictorial, video interviews, and a friendly volleyball game with the current Lady Tamaraws Volleyball Team and alumni players, culminating their visit with a big rooftop celebration overlooking the entire city. Turn the page to see the Tamaraws on top of the world at FEU Tech! 10 francis dait
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Recovering from last year’s big upset, the FEU Tamaraws charged their way to victory, reclaiming the 2015 UAAP basketball championship title and defeating UST’s Growling Tigers in a classic do-or-die game 3 of the finals, in December. The last time the two teams had clashed in the finals was in 1979. This is the Tamaraws’ first championship title in 10 years, having come up short during their last three finals appearances in 2010, 2011, and 2014. But, after a remarkable 2015 season, which included a 9-game winning streak in an 11-3 showing in the elimination round, FEU now has huge bragging rights and a 20th ring to add to its finger.
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Cheering lines of gold shirts welcomed the FEU Tamaraws to FEU Tech, where the players met with fans, signed autographs, and posed for pictures. During a video interview with Internet host Ms. Jonah Tan, the players revealed their playful sides, many claiming to be experts at sleeping, playing video games, and frying hot dogs.
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The spirited event continued when the MBT players were invited to FEU Tech’s gym on the 17th floor to watch a friendly game between the current FEU Lady Tamaraws Volleyball Team and some of FEU’s alumni volleyball greats, including Rachel Daquis. Not to be left out, the MBT players hopped onto the court for a friendly game with the Lady Tamaraws and some supercharged volleyball action! THE INNOVATOR | Volume 3 - 3
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Ending the celebration was a roofdeck party high above the University Belt, where the MBT and Lady Tamaraws enjoyed live music, karaoke, cocktails, and conversation. Everyone present was also treated to an impromptu musical performance by FEU Courtside Reporter Ganiel Krishnan. francis dait
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The magical day came to an end for the FEU MBT, who stood triumphantly high above the city at sunset like heroes in a movie. Their stellar performance in 2015 has brought untold pride and joy to the entire FEU community. We at the Innovator salute you—thank you for being our basketball heroes! ◊
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TECH EVOLUTION:
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EU is excited to announce its newest campus, FEU Alabang, located in Filinvest City, the heart of Alabang’s emerging business district and the gateway to Southern Luzon, in southern Metro Manila. Features of FEU Alabang’s 2-hectare “plaza” campus include high-tech classrooms, laboratories, a gym, and all the features of a world-class education housed in two contemporary-modern buildings sitting on top of a vast green hill. Initial program offerings will be in science and technology.
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Filinvest City, a 244-hectare “green” community full of top-tier businesses, has welcomed FEU into its community wholheartedly. Filinvest Alabang Inc. Executive Vice President Catherine Ilagan observes that “the talents that FEU Alabang will draw have a high potential to add to the human capital of Filinvest City and contribute to this district’s growth momentum.” Watch out for FEU Alabang’s completion n 2018! ◊
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lectronics Engineering student Mark Eullysis Alzaga is making his mark on the world of math competitions. His achievements are numerous, but, just to name a few, he was crowned champion of the 2016 Search for Most Outstanding MATHlete at UP Los Banõs, champion of Clash of the Brains Version 2016 at Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Taguig, and 1st Runner-up at Brodkast ng Talino 2016 at Technological University of the Philippines – Manila. Alzaga was also part of the championship teams of the IECEP – Quiz Bowl 2015 at Lyceum of the Philippines University – Manila, MTAPTL Math Count 2016 Team Category at the Araneta Center, Clash of the Brains Version 2016 at Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Taguig, and the 17th Interschool Brain Collision 2016 at Saint Louis University – Baguio City. Alazaga’s advice to others: “Speed is the key to success. Not only in quizzes but in life. Each of us has to face many difficult problems, and we must be quick about it because the longer we delay the solution, the harder it will be to conquer. Like competition, life has a time limit: Answer it quick and as best as you can—don’t be afraid of mistakes. It’s all part of the game.”
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#Unlocked
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# MostOutstandingStudent
Bin gs ia o S . T u a z o n i s r e c o g n i z e d as M o st O uts ta n d in g I T E S t u d e n t b y P h i l i p p i n e So ci ety o f In for m a ti o n T e c h n o l o g y E d u c a t o r s (PSIT E) , NCR Ch a p te r
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Ch r is tia n E . B a l d o i s n a m e d c h a mp i o n o f Do n To m a s M a p u a N a t i o n a l C i v i l E n g i n e eri ng Q ui z Co n te s t @ M a p u a I n s t i t u t e o f T e c h no l o g y
# NationalChamp
Ch r is tia n E . B a l d o i s n a m e d c h a mp i o n o f Phi l i pp in e In s t i t u t e o f C i v i l E n g i n e e r s ( P I CE) Nati o nal Qu iz Co n t e s t @ S M X B a c o l o d C i t y
# TeamMathChamps
His h a m S a c a r , Ma r k E u l l y s i s A l z a g a, Jo hn Fel i x L im b o, R e s h ma A r e v a l o n a me d T e am Categ o ry c h a m p io n s a t M T A P M a t h C o u n t 2 01 6
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His h a m S a c a r n a me d c h a mp i o n a t M T A P M ath Co u n t 2 0 16 , C a l c u l a t o r T e c h n i q u e s Categ o ry
# JavaChamps
Son y M ikh a e l F u m p u l m e , K y l e M a r i T o rral ba, & Kim How e l D e l o s R e y e s n a me d c h ampi o ns o f J a va Cu p 2 0 16 – T h e A n n u a l I n t e r - Uni v ersi ty J a va P r o g r a mmi n g C o n t e s t @ T e c h n o l o g i cal Unive r s ity o f t h e P h i l i p p i n e s
# BrainyChamps
Ch r is tia n A b a n a g , Ma r k E u l l y s i s A l z ag a, Dav i d F lo r e s , J o h n F e l i x L i m b o , H i s h a m S acar named c h a m p io n s o f 17 t h I n t e r - S c h o o l B r ai n Co l l i si o n 2 0 1 6 @S t . L o u i s U n i v e r s i t y , B a g u i o
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Ch r is tia n E d w a r d A l o n z o & R u s l i e J o y Del a T o rre a r e n a me d W e b D e s i g n C h a m p i o n s at 6 th IT Oly m p ic s @ U n i v e r s i t y o f M a ka t i
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M a r k Le a n L . B o ñ g o l a n , J o h n B e n edi ct C. Lega s p i, P a me l o V . P a r r e ñ o , & M e r e Jannery D. Se r r a n o a r e 1s t R u n n e r s - u p @ 3 r d PSIT E – NCR Re s e a r ch S y mp o s i u m 2 0 16
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J im i M a y M a r i e A b u h a t , P e t e r J o h n Rueca, M ark Olive r M a r i a n o , & F e r L o u i e Ma c a t ang g a awarde d T o p 5 p r e s e n t a t i o n @ Y 4 I T , U P Di l i man
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F E U Te c h w i n s 8 t h c o n s e c u t i v e o v eral l champion s h ip ti t l e o f F E U A t h l e t i c L e a g u e 2 0 1 6
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M ark Eul l ysi s A l zag a named 1st Runner -up @Bro adkastng T al i no 2 k1 6 : T he Annual Nat ional El ectro ni cs Systems and T echnologies Quiz Show
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M ark Eul l ysi s A l zag a, K atheri ne Velasquez , John Fel i x Li mbo , A rno l d Deri c O ng, Jayvee Ayer as, & M i chael Si mo ar pl ace 3 rd @In st it ut e of Elect roni cs Eng i neers o f the Phi l i ppi nes (IECEP) Int erschol asti c Q ui z, SM X Co nv enti o n Cent er
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Reshma V . A rev al o pl aces 6 th @ 24t h Philippine Stati sti cs Q ui z
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M ho l i e Serrano , Chri sti an Phi lip Cayanan, & Timo thy Jo hn Santi ag o wi n 7 th c onsecut ive cham pio nshi p ti tl e @FEU 1 0 th A nnual Bible Quiz Bee
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M ark Eul l ysi s A l zag a, K atheri ne Velasquez , & Dav i d Fl o res named 4 th Runners-up @ 19t h SQ uEEze: A nnual Nati o nal Inte rcollegiat e EEE Q ui z Sho w
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K atri na Ysabel A . A bad & Reshm a V. Arevalo named 3 rd Runners- up at Inter-Univer sit y Mat h Q ui z Bee 2 0 1 6 @T echno l o g i ca l Universit y of t he Phi l i ppi nes
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Hi sham Sacar pl aces 2 nd @15t h MSP NCR Search fo r M ath Wi zard
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M ark Eul l ysi s A l zag a pl aces 3r d @ 15t h MSP NCR Search fo r M ath Wi zard
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K i m Ho wel del o s Reyes & So ny Mikhael F ampul me named 1 st Runners- up in Java Pr ogrammi ng @6 th IT O l ympi cs, Uni v ersit y of Makat i
# CPEskills
A dri an Jasper Chua named 2nd Runner-up in Di g i tal El ectro ni cs @6 th IT O l ym pics, Univer sit y of M akati
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K yl e M ari T o rral ba & Bi ng si ao Tuaz on nam ed 4 th Runners- up @IT Q ui z Bee @ 6t h IT Olym pics, Uni v ersi ty o f M akati Kyle Mari Torralba & Bingsiao Tuazon named 4th Runners-up @IT Quiz Bee @6th IT Olympics, University of Makati
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Asia’s Got Talent grand finalist Junior New System lights the stage on fire with crazy choreography and acrobatics!
World Hip Hop Battle finalist Autonomicas Crew wows the crowd with major moves! laurence salvacion
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continental conquerers walk the runway The highly anticipated iTam Ambassadors, an annual beauty, diplomacy, and communication skills pageant, was in its 4th cycle this year., last December 9. Contestants represented their home departments and competed in a variety of categories. This year’s winners were Prince Kristoffer Roxas (ME) and Lurizze Regelle Ignacio (CPE). 1st Runners-up were Arvind Kumar (ECE) and Kayla Lyne Cabati (IT), 2nd Runners-up John Martin Portugal (IT) and Rochelle Anne Posadas (CE), and 3rd Runners-up were Jose Lorenzo Polendey (CS) and Jasmine Mae Condeza (ME).
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FEU Freedom park was packed with students for the Variety Show, Techno Week’s biggest highlight. Home performers included FEU Tech Artist Connection groups Music Synergy, Theater Guild, and Exude Dancers. Guest performers were dance companies Junior System and Autonomicas Crew, and Star Music Artist Daryl Ong, grand finalist of The Voice Philippines! ◊
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EU Tech students continue to explore ways to automate the things around us and improve the daily quality of our lives, including making simple machines “smarter” to increase general productivity. Check out some of their innovations and take a glimpse into the future of “smart” tech life engineering.
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Microcontroller-based Chess-playing Robotic Arm Revin Ranzell G.Bernal, Brian Louie V. Cubero, Carl Kristoffer A. Estonilo, Isaiah James D. Puzon, & Jeric Francis V. Robles
Play chess against a robot with Chessbot, the integration of a smartphone chess app, a physical chessboard, and a bluetooth-enabled microcontroller-based robotic arm. The chessboard senses movements and the robotic arm reacts by moving a piece according to the computer’s response. The development of this project was not only an exercise in robotics engineering but also a study in integrating robotics with articial intelligence—so cool!
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imath Shielah Jean C. Aradillos, Annika Lea C. Marchan, Yasrib A. Pangadapun, Gladys Pearl S. Sudara, & Nurul T. Suhaili
The Microcontroller-based Interactive Math Toy (iMath) is an educational toy designed to aid children, 4-6 years of age, in learning basic math by teaching them how to identify and pronounce numbers. This covers the numbers zero (0) to one hundred (100). It has three main modes: “Lesson Mode” teaches numbers and place values through songs; “Solve Mode” teaches adding and subtracting through tutorials; and “Quiz Mode” evaluates through assessment tests. Users can choose levels of difficulty, from beginner to advanced. While typical educational toys feature only numerical keys and LCDs, iMath incorporates physical learning blocks into its lessons, engaging touch, sight, and hearing/speaking senses.
PORTABLE GESTURE-TO-SPEECH DEVICE Daryll C. Briones, John Edgard C. Enriquez, Christian Bal E. Orence, & Erika Jazmine Yabut
Gesture-to-Speech Device uses flex sensors and an accelerometer to aid hearing/speech impaired persons with their daily communication by allowing them to convert hand gestures and sign language to text. This device also allows people to educate and inform others regarding communication with hearing/speech impaired individuals.
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MICROCONTROLLER-BASED SCRABBLEÂŽ SCORER Sean Rois M. Narvadez, Jay Christopher B. Salazar, Jun Mark B. Salomon, Leonardo R. Tajantajan Jr., & Carl Levin P. Tizon
Microcontroller-Based Scrabble Scorer is an electronic Scrabble board capable of computing player scores and displaying them on an LCD screen. Each tile has an LED light to indicate an input has been accepted and that the specific block has been used.
automated wi-fi pay dispensor
Arnel G. Espiritu Jr., Arvin Paul B. Lauzon, Norbert Julius Kristhian S. Lim, Paolo Cruz D. Orbiso & Lester J. Tecson
Automated Wi-Fi pay dispensor eliminates the need for a credit card and prevents running up expensive data charges. Users can pay cash for only the amount of Internet time that they need, when they need it. This dispensor accepts both bills and coins.
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FEU TECH INNOVATES
PRODUCTIVITY APPS & GAMES T o prepare students for the Industry, FEU Tech incorporates Project-Based Learning into its curriculum. Students are instructed to find clients, listen to their needs, and create real solutions. Here are a few innovations in software and apps that we’d like to share.
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PAYOME WITH ANDROID APP Jean Claude R. Constantino, Hanna Jean R. Espina, Dianne Azenith B. Estabillo, & Angelica Gia B. Rañeses
Payome with Android Mobile Application is a recommendation social network through which users can post pics of food and places with their recommendations, descriptions, suggested budgets, and locations, while other users can evaluate their posts through comments, “likes,” and “dislikes,” and even flag inappropriate posts. Payome offers simple search or advanced search, the latter allowing users to specify particular foods, places, budgets, and/or reviews by other specific users. Google Maps API is incorporated in every post to pinpoint location, and a post calendar module and visual story teller lets users see their posts in timeline form. The app also shows notifications, followers, users followed, and user ratings, and provides special options for business owners to promote their businesses. The client for this project is Alexander De Leon, tech entrepreneur and former Google Tech Lead. How cool is that!
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WEB-BASED BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM with Android App for Jollibe Foods Corps. Johnel Raymund Cadiz, Jan Lynnel Balitaan, John Renz Faustino, & Ranella Sophia Tamayo
Business Process Management System focues on enhancing its client’s business processes by digitally automating many of its currently manual systems, including automation of manual forms and monitoring employee activity through tabular reports and graphs. This system improves communication with employees by incorporating digital communication channels, like notifications, feedback, and comments. Through automation, the system also ensures quick resolution to possible conflicts by standardizing the company’s resolution processes and procedures. The client for this project is Jollibee Foods!
kartus: destruction on wheels Jan Maynard B. Lopez, Adriahn Paulo A. Miguel, Renz Marc V. Pablo, & Greg Gabriel L. Pinili III
“Kartus” is an action real-time strategy driving third person shooter game about two rival groups, the Speedsters and the Roadkills, fighting for control over an abandoned city and using weaponized karts to destroy each other. In tutorial mode, players can learn how to control their karts, while in multiplayer mode, players face each other. This game was made using 3D modeling software and a game engine.
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Kulai Joshua M. Alberto, Jasper H. Enriquez, Maekell Ivan C. Mina, & John Kevin A. Pineda
Kulai is a 2.5D game about a world powered by colors where a devious leprechaun named Nokro has stolen the source of all colors, and it’s up to three children to use the power of the last remaining Kulai to fight him. Players can enter story Mode and challenge grayed out creatures, learn about the true power of Kulai, and chase after the evil Nokro, or challenge other players in PvP and find out who reigns supreme! This game was created using a game engine, 3D software, photo editing software, and video/audio editing software.
Nobliean: The Great Downfall Dhan Joseph S. Brucal, Lex Jonas M. Consolacion, Jefferson S. Cristobal, & Christian Dale I. Katipunan
Nobliean is a 3D post-apocalyptic fantasy action-adventure game that takes place in the ruins of Vanlaere after the events of The Great Downfall. Players join the journey of Alzen, Alice, and their android companion as they face vicious, corrupted animals and the dangerous androids responsible for the destruction of the land, in the hopes of discovering the cause of the war and finding a way to purge the land of the hostile conquerers forever. This game was developed using a game engine and the game assets were created using 3D modeling software.
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Island hoppers: warriors of the blessed land Carlo S. Prindiana, Frederick Cacnio, Robert Marlou De Guzman, & Leo Manual Magpayo
“Island Hoppers: Warriors of the Blessed Land” is a 3D action/adventure role-playing game (RPG) about the Island Hoppers, a group tasked to find the missing tribesmen of Oganna and discover the secret of a mysterious force corrupting the Blessed Land. This game was developed using 3D software, a game engine, photo editing software, and video/ audio editing software.
Twieco: destination travel management system with android app Chirstian Edward B. Alonzo, Myrish Joy M. Buño, Hannylou A. Celestial, & Paula Jean Marie A. Garcia
Destination Management System (DMS) enables Travel Warehouse Inc. to manage products (tour package offers) and client reservations. Clients of Travel Warehouse are also able to use the system website/app to view tour packages and make their own reservations. Modules include booking, payment authetication, destination offers, travel guide, live assistance, and itinerary calendar builder.
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Myrythia Kristofferson S. Chiong, Gailbert S. L. Huang, Ian Carlo C. Marcelo, & Francis Jerome Pagaragan
“Myrythia” is a 3D medieval fantasy action-adventure role playing game (RPG) about the hero Fidel Pendragon who defeats the Great Demon but is betrayed by the King. Players control Fidel as he overcomes each obstacle in his path toward revenge—but he won’t be able to do it alone and will need the help of another demon at the cost of half his humanity. This game was made using 3D modeling software, photo editing software, and a game engine .
the last bastion Frederick T. Camua, Nathaniel D. Guevarra, Algerico A. Tape, & Masayuki B. Yuda
“The Last Bastion” is a 3D medieval fantasy action-adventure game where the world has succumbed to Hope Destroyer Morgothmain. Players can control either Tikva or Faith, the two main characters, and switch between them as they attempt to save the world (unmanned characters will follow along side) and restore Hope to the people, their fairy friend Faye assisting them along the way. Players will venture through the Subterranean Caves and the Forest of Calamity and face Arachnia (half-man, half-spider), Megalos (halfman, half-shark), and other evil humanoid creatures, until they reach the Tower of Despair where Morgothmain awaits.
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benjamin marciano math & Physical Sciences (MPS) The College is building a strong legacy of champion quizzers, and working hard to train them is one of their coaches, MPS faculty member Professor Benjamin Labarinto Marciano Jr. Professor Marciano’s dedication to his quizzers is strong: he enjoys designing for them difficult math practice questions, and says, “As long as I see [them] giving their all during contest, I will always be motivated to train them more and bring the best out of them.” After receiving a BS and an MS in Mathematics from the University of the Philippines (UP), the 35 year old math professor has been coaching math teams since 2002 and has developed an extensive list of accomplishments. With his two kids as inspiration, he hopes to finish his Ph.D. soon. When asked what others can do to be a champion quizzer, Professor Marciano says, “You have to be smart with what you already know. Quizzing is not just about amassing vast amounts of knowledge. It’s more about using your existing knowledge to make educated guesses and connects. And, once you’re in competition, don’t be intimidated by names and reputations. You are there to compete and win, not just to acquire experience, so focus on that. Be determined.” We salute you, Professor Marciano! ◊
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The Sound of Defeat Gladys Diane de Mesa
Some Names are Poison Czaleris Cerrero
I stand, barefoot on the land, with thorns and thistles, Nothing but this unkind wind embracing my body and soul, Allied once, forgotten twice, counted as many stars are them—
i. I whispered your name Once more for the last time, It stung like poison ivy on the tip of my tongue, But I let you dangle there for a little while, Then a little longer,
Today was dark, lone not the stars but my heart Lost in a battle, no suit of armor and sword— I, thy greatest defeat, greatest forfeit, thy ‘nothing to me’ Own nothing but fear and fate meant for the grave, I sheltered all thy hope, nurtured all thy covenant bequeathed, But punished by this unforgotten sorrow you owe to keep— Come, come and take the arrow speared through my veins Lessen my pain the death has cursed unto me, love, Lessen my tear the heaven has denied to speak, love, Stand with me, with thorns and thistles pierced within me— Today was dark, falling not the dreams but my heart.
My Victory Over You Maria Angela Dela Vega You were a lot of things. You were my paper when I wanted to write every single detail of my day. You let me use you without any hesitation that I might rip you out of the pages. You were fire and I was gold. We were too good for each other—maybe that’s why we collided and scattered every single piece of ourselves onto the ground. I let you be my vent, and you consumed me. You consumed my days, my weeks, my time, my energy. You consumed me until nothing was left. I broke my divisions when I should have tightened my reservations. Then there, I fell into your lies when I should have kept my guard. You were my paper, but I let you rip me with promises. You were fire, and I have learned how to benefit from your heat, but suddenly your light had escaped you and it turned you into ice. And I could never get used to the cold. There I would tell you. Nothing was for me. It was not intended for me.
It was for her.
It has always been for her. But she chooses to ignore you and pretend like you never existed, and that is why I am the one holding you, and, yes, I do know that you are secretly wishing it was her. The late night conversations, sweet messages, the flower bouquets, the endless surprises and the forehead kisses, the sky, the moon, the world, the universe, and the love. Everything you ever gave me was for her.
And it bore an aching familiarity, A memory I’d rather forget: Your name and poison ivy, Both destructive But yours was lethal.
I reached for you but you were nowhere to be found. You cut your brown hair and the light in your eyes was replaced by shadows. They say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but distance just seemed to tear us apart. Distance made your heart grow cold and just left mine empty. But then again, thank you. Thank you for setting me free. Thank you for not taking me to the next level. Thank you for not taking the risk. Thank you for giving me the chance to refuse your feelings back. Thank you for my mental state still in equilibrium. Not profound, nor superficial. Thank you, I was able to weigh things out, to see things from a different perspective, to stop encapsulating you completely inside me. Thank you for the little infinity that we had. Don’t take this as a sentiment but a form of regard. Some may call this a heart break but mine was a lesson learned. Maybe I just got our hopes too high that it made us fall too hard. And, yes, you didn’t love me. You just didn’t want to be alone. Or maybe I was just too good for your ego. Or maybe I made you feel better about miseries. Or I was the answer to your longing. But you didn’t love me. Because, for what I know, you don’t destroy the people you love. I will never look at you the same way ever again. I’ve learned too much from distance. Sure, I might revive my love for you but eventually that will also fade because nothing about you or anything that we had ever been is going to be the same. I guess here’s my victory. A defeat that lies within the sweet silence of my agony. The taste of retribution and true solace from a crime I have committed through our feelings. I didn’t lose you, you lost me. And I’m glad it’s over. I will be able to celebrate my victory over you. ◊
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Catch Me if You Can JOE BUNDA
Retro angge co
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Retrospect katkat apacible
Verge
denice potot
Rapture
shaun Torralba
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Intersection luis cabangon
Home, Sweet Home francis dait
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Illumine bernard ferrer
Rouge
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Blood Lines Alperr Padiernos
Kindred
LAURENCE SALVACION
The Melody Inside Untitled
Kurt A. Cayanes
Lian palado
Luna
albert enriquez
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jan mike dorol, 3rd year bs information technology • digital arts