IEmmensity Newsletter Issue No. 6 by IEmmensity

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ISSUE NO.6 | SECOND SEMESTER | A.Y. 2020-2021

ISIE ignites the 1st leg of IEmpowerment Webinar Series T

he Integrated Students of Industrial Engineering (ISIE) kicked off its 1st IEmpowerment Webinar Series: Social Media Etiquette and Personality Development last May 13, 2021....continued on page 5

Junior spearheads PIIENSC, pulls off fruitful presidency amidst pandemic

ISIE showcases creativity of IE students through PasIEklaban

he Integrated Students of Industrial Engineers (ISIE) conducted a photo liking contest entitled PasIEklaban which aims to promote the Industrial Engineering course via Facebook, last April 4-7, 2021....continued on page 8

10|OPINION OPINION TRANS-form FEATURE|14 FEATURE

ISIE BulSU hails new set of Executive Board Members, brings off productive term

hird-year Industrial Engineering student Chabelita Panao proved that nothing- even a pandemic, ctan stop the Philippine Institute of Industrial EngineersNational Student Chapter (PIIE-NSC) to continue their vision during her term as the President of the organization for the academic year 2020-2021. Panao, who topped the PIIENSC Presidential poll last July 11,2020, admitted that she knows her journey will be hard brought about by the challenges of the new normal. “I know this journey will be hard dahil nasa new normal na tayo noon kaya medyo kinakabahan din ako that time,” she said. “Pero mas malaki yung happiness and gratefulness na naramdaman ko.” she emphasized. ....

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17|LITERARY T

he new members of the ISIE-BulSU Executive Board got to grips with the problems brought about by the new normal in their term after emerging victorious on the recently concluded ISIE-BulSU EB election held last May 30, 2020.....continued on page 8

02 BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY VISION STATEMENT

Bulacan State University is progressive knowledge generating institution globally recognized for excellent instruction, pioneering research, and responsive community engagements MISSION STATEMENT Bulacan State University exist to produce highly competent, ethical and service-oriented proffesionals that contribute to the sustainable socio-economic growth and development of the nation

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AFFILIATES

IExtension EXTENSION AND SERVICES UNIT

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES The alumni of BS Industrial Engineering, three to five years after graduation shall:

IEnquisitive Research and Developmment Unit

1. Pursue the career as Industrial Engineers, including a leading role design, improvement and installation of integrated systems of people, materials ,information, equipment, and energy. 2. Demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills in the mathematical, physical and social sciences together with the principles and method of engineering analysis and design to specify, predict, and evaluate the results obtained from such sytems

IEmmensity THE PUBLICATION TEAM

3. Assume supervisory positions in the manufacturing and service industries.

Letter from the Editor-in-chief:

IEducate THE MARKETING TEAM

To our readers,

In these years of giving the BulSU IE community worthwhile and reliable information, IEmmensity has become an integral part of the Bulacan State University-Industrial Engineering Department’s dedication to excellence, as a leader of instruction, research and extension. IEmmensity was rooted from the word “immense” and partnered with “IE” which has been a symbol of excellence with its dedication for continuous improvement. As we face these unprecedented times, IEmmensity continues to deliver and provide BulSU-IE community bite-size news, information, and entertainment for all its readers. However, due to lack of funds and confusion within Student Development Units, IEmmensity’s yearly issues had been halted. The confusion and the implementation of new-normal learning had bought the publication to its base. But, the publication will not stop there. This year, the IEmmensity will publish and continue to adapt as we adjust ourselves to the new-normal setting. Yes, after years of not releasing publication issues, IEmmensity is set to unfold its eNewsletter in quest of broadening its scope in giving more to its readers. An online newsletter which can be read anytime, anywhere, and highlights the capability of IEs to adapt on any given situation. IEmmensity will set its course to more engaging, informative, and to pioneer responsive community engagement from IE department and to the broader public. Indeed, IEmmensity is about excellence in a wider and broader scope with greater input from limited resources- and that adaptability is one of the unique characteristic of an IE. Jericho Cardejon Editor-in-Chief

IEntelligent THE QUIZZER’S CLUB

IEnteractive THE MULTIMEDIA TEAM

IEconz Dance Troupe THE MULTIMEDIA TEAM

IEnvest THE CREDIT COOPERATIVE

IE Maroon Falcons THE SPORTS TEAM

Koro Inhinyero THE CHORALE GROUP

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living room, Nay, lumabas na yung result from their seniors so that the event may ng election… panalo ako,” she shared. become proper and successful. And “We are all very happy.” she added. also, the promotion of guidelines for our new normal setup has been promoted to heads up our dear freshmen. From our dear faculty to SDUs and to the By: Eldrin B. Gulapa and Miles Arjoe C. Razo higher years that give their efforts to provide the freshmen a meaningful and clear orientation.”, added Ubaldo. “Coping up with the current By Jericho Cardejon and Miles Arjoe Razo situation is really challenging. The organization is not perfect, it experienced downtime where adjusting seems off of the table for us. but nevertheless, we are IE, we must fit in everything so we much achieve what ever the reason we have. all in all, the organization did all its best to give the appropriate orientation with our lovely freshies “, shared King. The freshmen orientation is an annual event conducted to inform and welcome the new future IEs on what to expect, the guidelines, and the importance of involved in According to Panao, her initial plan is participation on organization activities. to provide opportunities for IE students and inspire student leaders which ISIE bags awards in 2020 she discovered during her first year in the organization. And the pandemic, Hult Prize On-Campus particularly shifting to new mode of Challenge; ISIE’s Team learning even drove her further towards Zenkai falls short in the these. Hult Prize Regional Summit She acknowledged the contributions of her co-officers in By Jericho Cardejon and Nadine Angeli achieving their goals, admitting that Peñaverde all of it will not be possible without their he ISIE-BulSU held a freshman help. orientation to formally welcome first “I make sure to choose the best and deserving Executive Board- Vice year Industrial Engineering students Presidents from the applicants,” she and explain to them what to anticipate noted. “I ensure that they have the from our department. Spearheaded by same or even more desire to serve the IE Integrated Students of Industrial Engineers community, compared to what I have.” and its partners Student Development Units and held via Zoom last Nov. 3, 2020. she added. ISIE officers thank the support of the According to her, the use of online platforms enabled them to extend their ISIE-BulSU community and highlighted support to Visayas and Mindanao IE the importance of freshman orientation. “Freshman orientation conducted students by inviting them to join their activities and have direct discussions to inform new IE students about Industrial with the student officers during meetings. Engineering, on what are the things that “The best accomplishment of our they will expect in this course, like their term is uniting the IE students from Luzon future subjects, professors and activities to Mindanao,” she said. “From the past, that they will take as an IE student. travelling is always an existing problem It’s also a way to welcome them and when it comes to conducting meetings make them feel that they are officially a college student taking Industrial and events.” she explained. Panao believed that critical Engineering “, shared ICO Amiel Cueva. “This orientation is designed to thinking, adaptability, flexibility, and ast December 12, 2020, the Integrated organization, which are innate skills open our department to them and, as Students of Industrial Engineeringand abilities of an IE, as well as having previously said, to give them an idea of Bulacan State University (ISIE-BulSU) empathy, reliability, and positivity what they may expect from us “, said VP External Jayrous Joshua Ubaldo. once again marks it competence as it helped her to be an effective leader. “..its main goal is to introduce the secures the top and third awards in the “Critical-thinking, adaptability, Hult Prize On-Campus competition held flexibility and organization uphold me to ISIE to the young aspirant studenta of IE via Zoom. continue our vision and mission despite and to introduce our faculty professors. Team Zenkai, consisting of Jobert of the challenges,” Panao stated. the benefit of the event is not only for Lajato, Patricia Camus, Anjielyn Cortes, “While empathy, reliability, and positivity the organization itself but also to the and Elaine Joy Sotto reigns the top supported me to understand the team new aspiring leaders and students of IE “, said VP-FARG Vincent King. after a crucial round over other college and each officer.” she added. Despite adapting to the new participants. “In preparation, we always Recalling the time when the meet online, one of the challenges na results of the election came out, Panao normal setup and implemention of nakita ko in our team is yung limited shared that she felt happy, nervous, and online learning, however due to the time for preparation. Another ay ang excited. According to her, she was not unwavering support from the IE faculty pabago-bago ng aming produkto. aware that the results will be out on that and partner SDUs, the orientation went smoothly and successfully. Before we won the competition, umabot exact day. “The ISIE-BulSU received assistance sa tatlo ang naging business proposals “Aside from responding to the dm but 2 of them ay laging debunked ng and mentions, I lowkey told my mom from our dedicated faculty, devoted mentors and seniors namin”, Lajato said. who was in the kitchen while I’m in the Student Development Units, and also

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ISIE-BulSU welcomes future IEs during its new-normal orientation

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04 Hult Prize On-Campus Competition is a program that aims to create and transform food innovation into social catalyst of change. The event with the challenge theme, “Food for Good, Transforming Food into Vehicle of Change,” did not only focus on product innovation but also nurturing and honing the knowledge of instructors and participants in advancing the food innovation as a suitable instrument for the modern technology age. Lajato considers themselves as neophytes despite of winning the competition. “Super thankful kami sa mga naging mentors, kay Engr. Jeremy Banez na adviser namin and seniors na tumulong samin and siyempre kay Lord, sa paggabay sa bawat step na ginawa namin.” “Siguro yung approach namin na bawat idea na ilalabas, hahanapan namin ng butas, kukuwestiyunin namin to make sure na feasible ba talaga, eh nakatulong sa pagfafinalize namin,” Lajato added. Sam Reyes, campus director of Hult Prize BulSU highlights the importance of preparations for the regional event, “Marami pa silang pagdadaanan, they will compete for the Regional Summit next March-April with other Hult Prize OnCampus winners from different schools of different countries.” Meanwhile, Ai Shimura, Jayrous Joshua Ubaldo, Caleb Josh De Jesus, and Aldous Anselmo under the mentorship of Mr. Kevin Facun along with their adviser Engr. Raph Miranda secured third spot in the Hult Prize On-Campus competition. In relation to the Regional Summit, ISIE’s Team Zenkai lapsed against University of Hong Kong’s Team Edilery last 2021 Hult Prize Manila Impact Summit Challenge held via Zoom last April 7-9. After winning the On-Campus Hult Prize Competition, Jobert Lajato shared his thoughts on representing the school on international stage. “In winning the competition, me and my team are really happy and excited sa future competition. We didn’t expect na for our next competition, we will represent not just the IE department, but also our University. We will compete to overseas team and knowing that fact, makes our team nervous. Unfortunately, we didn’t claimed victory to the regional competition. But the lessons that we have learned are precious and we will bring it to our future endeavors.” Preparations were made for Team Zenkai’s Plant-based Hotdog prototype however, challenges were faced about proper product pitching. “For our preparation, we need funds sa aming experiment. We reach out to different institution and fortunately, nakakuha kami ng sponsors. And we did a lot of trial and erros hanggang sa nakabuo kami ng prototype. During preparations of the prototype, we also prepare for our pitch deck na iprepresent sa competition. Ang naging challenge is time, kulang kami sa time to fully polish our pitch, we think na kulang pa ang nagawa

namin output. Mostly po sa pitching ng proposals, we’ve discovered na mas effective ang mga tinuro ng mentors ng hult prize compare sa ibang pitching tutorials ng mga institutions. And how to indetify the underlying social problems na nageexist. And many ways how to solve it.” Despite considering themselves as neophytes, Lajato highlighted the knowledges they have learned from the competition. “We still consider parin ang team as neophytes kasi as we go on our journey, marami parin kaming natututunan. Lalo na ang hult prize ay internationals, maraming mentors ang nagtuturo and we learned po hanggang present days.”

Team BulSU IE, lumahok sa PIIE National Congress. Bulacan State University itinanghal biltang Third Overall Champion sa Regional Congress. ni Julie Anne Villanueva at Anjielyn Cortes

agpamalas ng angking husay at determinasyon ang mga BulSU IE students sa idinaos na PIIE Northern and Central Luzon Student Chapter 11th Regional Congress 2021 tampok ang iba’t ibang kategorya sa tema na ALPAS: The Execution of Boundless Talents of the Contemporary Industrialists matapos tanghalin bilang Third Overall Champion

ang Bulacan State University noong Enero 29-31. Ginanap din ang National Congress 2021 kung saan umabante ang Team BulSU sa National level ng Quiz Bee at Research Competition na idinaos sa pamamagitan ng Zoom Meeting noong Marso 26- 28. Sa unang araw ng Regional Congress, isinagawa ang Quiz Show kung saan itinanghal na kampeon sina Eldrin Gulapa, Francis Rueda, Angeline Flores, Lance Joseph Pascual at Amiel Cueva na sila ring lumahok bilang National level finalists sa nasabing Quiz Competition. “ Bilang isang kalahok noong nakaraang regionals sa quiz show, sobrang saya ko dahil napagpatuloy ng batch namin ung panalo ng quiz show as Champion, kahit na sobrang kaba namin bago magsimula yung contest. Masasabi ko talagang worth-it yung pagod, yung sakripisyo at turo ng mga prof at alumni. Iba pa rin talaga yung saya mo sa pag-represent ng Industrial Engineering Department at ng BulSU sa patimpalak na ganito, ” pahayag ni Cueva. “ tinuloy lang namin yung ginagawa namin noong regionals, but this time mas nag- focus kami sa weaknesses namin at pinagbuti pa namin sa mga subjects na alam namin na kaya namin. Naglaan din kami ng 1 week pull out before the competition para makapaghanda kami talaga ng maayos, ” dagdag nito. Para sa ikalawang araw, idinaos ang Research Competition na nilahukan nina EJ Sotto, Nina Gabriel, Jobert Lajato at Jayrous Ubaldo na ‘di kalaunan ay nakamit ang Championship at itinanghal na Fourth placer para sa National Level ng Research Competition. Nakamit naman ni Raymon Morante ang First runner-up para sa kategoryang Digital Poster Making para sa kaniyang obra na humakot ng maraming reaksyon mula sa Social media. Ayon kay Gabriel, unang beses ng bawat isa sa kanila na lalahok sa Regional Level at masaya na sa kabila ng pandemya ay nakuha nila ang kampyonato. “given in our situation right now, I can say that we did our best to show outstanding performance. I know that our team pushed ourselves to present splendidly because we want to win and make our department proud,” pahayag ni Gabriel. “all we had to do at the national level is reconsider the recommendations we received at the regional level. We changed some things in our presentation and the paper itself. We practiced more. We talked deeply about our opinions to make our presentation better and compensate for what we lacked in our first presentation,” dagdag nito. Naganap naman sa ikatlo at huling araw ang mga webminars na kung saan ay nilahukan ng iba’t ibang IE Students mula sa iba’t ibang Unibersidad. Isinagawa rin ang Feasibility Study at Spoken Word Poetry sa magkaibang araw.

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BulSU IE Students and several faculty members, joins the webinar which talked about the importance of valuing, recognizing, and responding to mental health issues as well as highlighting the value of one’s personality development An article published from U.S National Center for Biotechnology Information in 2019 reports that 14% of Filipinos with disabilities have identified mental disorders. However, this only includes the disabled population and other mental health-related cases were remained unreported in the Philippines.

05 patayin sya, that is the time to break the confidentiality at kailangan na sabihin ‘yon sa guidance counselor n’yo, advisor n’yo, sa class or sa org, pero ‘pag ang concern nya is more on personal problem, makinig ka lang then pwede naman sila i-refer sa mga tamang tao na pwedeng kumausap sa kanila kasi minsan nagkakaroon tayo ng personal bias, so akala natin nakakatulong yung advice natin kaso hindi, mas nagwworse lang yung situation niya so mas better na irefer natin sila sa tamang tao,” Downplaying the symptoms or the effects of mental health problems may have cause more harm instead of relief to oneself. “So ginaganon [downplaying] nila, di sila naniniwala, so focus ka nalang sa pagtulong, lalo na pag malapit sa inyo yung tao, kausapin mo nalang sya. Then ‘yong s.mga nambabash, so hayaan mo nalang sila, kasi kailangan natin magfocus sa mga bagay na kaya natin kontrolin, which is yung ating sarili”, Ms. Abundo added. On topic of social media consumption and dealing with attacks on online platforms, she reiterates that people should have 5-15 minute physical breaks to prevent burnouts or fatigue on workloads. “Always have time for a physical activity, at least 5-15 mins magkaroon ka ng break or at least nagkakaron ka ng break at para di ka rin maburnout sa ginagawa mo,” she added. Social media attacks or trolling had been persistent and increased during the pandemic. Moreover, she advices to refrain from engaging with internet trolls and not letting their ego, instead let them have them at their game. “Kapag inattack ka sa social media, mas maganda na ‘wag ka nalang magreact, so hayaan mo nalang sya kasi the more na magrereact, mas sinasatify mo lang yung ego nya. Siya ‘yong maapektuhan sa mga bagay na sinasabi nya.” On the other hand, Mr. John Ian Susi, a campus missionary and life coach, talked about developing one’s personality. He emphasized the acronym LIFE which denotes to Leadership, Influence, Faith and Excellence which are important factors in personal development. “Personality Development is a lifelong process…you cannot push yourself na dapat madevelop ‘ko na yung certain area na ‘to.para mamaster ko na, para maging magaling na ko.”

Ms. Michelle Abundo, a registered psychologist and psychometrician, talked about ways on how to address mental health issues on oneself and people with mental health problem. “Ang pwede lang magdiagnose is yung professional...dinisdiscourage natin yung paggamit ng online questionaire, e.g. yung mga depression anxiety stress scale, na feeling nila pag naka-10 point sila, meron silang severe depression pero ‘di ganon, dini-discourage natin [online diagnostic tests] kasi may mga tinatawag tayo na psychological tests na standardized, na ‘yon talaga yung ginagamit na tools for diagnosing patients or individuals having mental health problems, ‘di ka pede mag-self diagnose, kailangan pa rin magseek ng [professional] help.” There were numerous factors that discourages people from seeking professional help. Many Filipinos seek more help to their families before trained professionals. There is also a shame present with mental illness due to ongoing stigma seen which results on some people hiding them and causing their mental health to get worse. “Ang unang gagawin is to acknowledge them, and then yung Currently, a number of influencers second thing to do is understand, makinig ka lang pero kunwari yung friend are cancelled as their unlikeable mo is gusto na nya magpakamatay or personality is exposed. When asked

about the cancel culture, he pointed that no one has any right to cancel someone. “I believe it is not the person whose been cancelled…we do not have the right to cancel anyone because we are all the same in the same level. Siguro iba-iba lang yung status pero generally speaking we are all human being…Personality development is also character development.” One of the things emphasized is the Excellence and part of achieving it is grabbing opportunities that are coming our way yet most students are afraid of taking risks. One of the factor influencing it is the idea of whether that certain opportunity is a calling or not. “Opportunities will surely come pero again opportunities, yung open doors ay nangyayari lang minsan pero if that happens, the only way for us to be able to…to assess if it is the right opportunity, kasi ito yung calling ko, ito yung dapat ‘kong gawin, is to ask my Creator. Kasi siya ‘yung mas nakakaalam kung ano yung wiring ko… Yung magulang ko ginawa lang din naman siya ng Diyos, ibig-sabihin may wisdom sa experience nila…pwedeng maging mouthpiece sila ni God…pero yung 100% assurance and peace ay hindi pa rin from them manggagaling.” He added that for us to determine what we are doing is right, we should feel peacefulness even in the long run. Additionally, as personality development is a lifelong process, it is a journey with people beside us and that’s where community comes in.

ISIE BulSU commences second episode of IEmpowerment Webinar Series by Kriz Louraine Samillano and Eldrin Gulapa

he IEmpowerment Webinar Series of the Integrated Students of Industrial Engineering (ISIE)-BulSU made headway with its second episode entitled “IEmpowerment: Steps to Achieve Financial Freedom in your 20s” last June 5, 2021. Participants of the second webinar, establish active and participative coordination to the host and speaker the whole duration of the event just like the previous episode about Social Media Etiquette and Personality Development. ISIE-BulSU Adviser, Engr. Jeremy Laurence Banez started the eventproper with brief but warm opening

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06 remarks to welcome the ISIE students, faculty, and the guest speaker. In line with this, the College Dean of Engineering Department, Dr. Ma. Magdalena V. Gatdula gave her meaningful insights regarding to the topic of the said webinar by emphasizing the importance of forming and developing good money habits in the 20s to be in a much better financial position later in life. “Being financially-prepared, you can make life decisions without being excessively concerned about the financial consequences. Rather than being governed by your finances, you can take charge of them”, Dr. Gatdula said. Highlighting the very essence of the webinar, Engr. Erika Jade Dela Pena, an IE graduate, and a licensed Financial Consultant foreground and discussed the benefits of having financial freedom and tips to achieve the goal as early as 20.

Engr. Dela Pena asked the participants what is financial freedom to them? One of the participant answered “financial freedom is having control on finances”. While one of the freshmen says “financial freedom is when you know how and where to spend your money”. Participants of the webinar actively share their different answers. However, according to Engr. Dela Pena, “There’s no right or wrong answer because financial freedom has different meaning to different people and it differs in their priority, budget, budget allocations, investments, and values.” She said that financial freedom gives us control and security. “Binibigyan n’ya tayo ng control over our time, and to pursue yung mga passion natin,” she emphasized. “Syempre because of this, we can take more risk.” she added. According to her, there are six important steps in achieving financial freedom, naming setting life goals as the first one. “Kung wala tayong goal, wala tayong pupuntahan.” she stated. But for her, it’s not just about making financial freedom a goal but as well as happiness. “Somehow, money is essential because money can buy “some” of our happiness”, she added. As the speaker plot the journey through financial freedom, the second stop is cashflow. She noted that there are many ways to increase cashflow,

naming business, trading, freelance jobs, and even personal passions as examples. “It is important to have a cashflow, but the true challenge in that is the planning and managing of it.” She emphasized. Meanwhile, she provided ways on how to improve the cashflow if the income is not enough for the expenses. “Meron tayong two options, it’s either to decrease the expenses or to increase the income.” she explained. On the third step of achieving financial freedom, which is to analyze debts, she discussed the difference between the good debts and bad debts to furthermore enlighten the participants especially about the misconceptions regarding this. “Sa ating mga Pilipino, mayroong misconception na sobrang bad nito (debt). Actually, kailangan muna nating isipin kung saan ba natin gagamitin yung utang. Kasi yung end result nya (debt), yun talaga ang magreresult para maging good debt siya. Kung susugal man tayo sa bad debt, analyze muna nating mabuti kung kayang-kaya siya ng cashflow natin.” she added. Additionally, she included having emergency funds and protection as the fourth and fifth steps, respectively. This is to avoid having financial burden especially on uncertainties and unexpected situations. “If we are trying to achieve financial freedom, kailangan din nating maging independent and magkaroon ng capabilities to any uncertainties,” according to her. “Kasi usually, ‘pag walang protection, minsan ang nangyayari eh nagiging malaki ang impact sa financial stability nila (Filipinos)”, Engr. Dela Pena explained. The age of 20 is a pivotal age, and also an ideal age to begin investing, Engr. Dela Pena emphasize why so. She said that investing as the last step in achieving financial freedom, gives opportunity for exponential growth and gives protection from inflation. In investing, people who invest can enjoy the compounding interest and magic of securing money in right investment. “Kailangan n’yo rin tandaan na as much as possible, you have to invest in yourself. Kailangan natin magkaroon ng growth, personal growth para maachieve ‘yun financial freedom”, she added. According to her, the key to achieve financial freedom is to have a growth mindset, positive mindset and self-awareness this can be achieved through actions, sacrifices, and investing to yourself. Life is a journey, as well as having a financial freedom. Managing finances for the first time can be overwhelming— as well as earning money. But making right moves in 20’s can save you from years of frustration and also an essential for long-term success.

IEntelligent succesfully launces Online Quiz Show, Team Desming grabs top spot

By Anjielyn Cortes

ntelligent successfully launched their first ever virtual Quiz Show held via Zoom for the Integrated Students of Industrial Engineering-Bulacan State University (ISIE-BulSU) last May 29,2021 and announced Team Deming as the top scorer. According to Christine Joy Faustino, head of IEntelligent, planning for the online Quiz Show was not easy yet she is thankful to all the people who made the event possible. “At first hindi ko talaga alam kung paano sisimulan yung pagpaplano for the Quiz show kasi first time…but I’m really thankful sa adviser namin na si Ma’am Dyan and sa mga co-quizzers ko,” Faustino said. “Napakaraming preparations rin yung ginawa… paghahanap ng mga sponsors and judges, pag-eedit ng mga questionnaires, script, posters, certificates, and many more.” she added. Furthermore, Faustino thanked the IE students who became part of the Quiz Show and glad that everyone enjoyed the event as it is their goal to make the event interactive. “Super happy and proud na we were able to do this online event despite the situation that we have right now.” she said. In relation to the online Quiz Show, the event concluded Team Deming as the top scorer for accumulating 125 points. The team is composed of Ruth Joy Vicente, Zairon Callote, John Michael Angeles and Napoleon Aquino Jr. Vicente said that teamwork is the first thing they worked for to ensure that each of them can work successfully in a team. “Few days before the quiz show, I created a GC (group chat) for us to get to know each other and to lessen the awkwardness…to feel comfortable with the teammates.” Moreover, Vicente said she knows that the team is satisfied with the result and thankful for the experience. “I’m very happy and grateful for this experience. This is my first time joining an online competition and luckily, the team got the championship. I know that my teammates are also happy in our experience and also in the result of the competition.” Aside from Team Deming, Team Ford got 90 points ranking them 2nd and Team Juran with 80 points landing them the 3rd spot.

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given the opportunity to serve her fellow IEs and be their voice. “…kaya naman sobrang nagpapasalamat ako sa mga taong naniwala at nagtitiwala sa kakayahan kong mamuno.” she added. “Ang next step ko po sa aking pagkapanalo as a board member ay By Anjielyn Cortes sisikapin ko na simulan na ang mga platapormang iiimplementa ko sa ating Departamento.” Torres pointed. On the other hand, the IE third year and a COE Governor candidate Louise Samantha Reyes is still thankful to the students who believed and voted for her. Despite her defeat, Reyes emphasized that she will continuously serve her fellow students as she used to do even before running and hinted that students still have something to look forward from her. The three-day online election, April 26-28, 2021, was overseen by the mandated electoral board of BulSU, the University Commission on Student Elections (UCSE). Source: University Commission on SIE Sophomore Patricia Camus will Student Elections (UCSE). once again prove her leadership prowess for her second term as she garnered 5,005 votes from the student body and ranked first in the senatorial race for the Academic Year 2021-2022, during the Bulacan State University’s Student Government Elections 2021 as By Anjielyn Cortes and Jericho Cardejon proclaimed last May 1, 2021. According to Camus, although she is satisfied for her win, the sadness caused by some of the candidates from her partylist not being able to serve the council exists. “Isang malaking karangalan na pagkatiwalaan ng ganoong karaming estudyante at kaakibat din nito ay mabigat na pressure dahil people expect a lot from me,” Camus said. “But xtension successfully cultivated new I take this pressure as a drive para mas skills for the Integrated Students of pagbutihin ko pa ang aking termino Industrial Engineers (ISIE) with their first ngayong taon.” she added. Moreover, she emphasized her webinar entitled “CultIvatE: Acquiring next step to ensure that the Magna Garden Skills for a Greener Future” via Carta of Students will finally be heard by Zoom last June 13, 2021. The participants were also the Board of Regents. honored to hear a motivational talk from Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan whom discussed the current struggling condition of agriculture in the Philippines and the importance of having new generation of farmers.

IE Sophomore tops BulSU SSG Senatorial Election 2021; Torres as new Board Member

IExtension cultivates its first webinar for a Greener Future

To follow the highlights about food security, the first speaker Mr. James Gregor Asuelo, an investor, social entrepreneur and the Chairman and CEO of Bridging Leaders for Sustainable Development (BLSD) Inc., discussed it further through BLSD’s Flagship ProgramPartnership for Food Security, Agriculture and Rural Development (FSARD). Some of the aims of FSARD focuses on helping the farmers such as to support agricultural progress, help to develop agribusiness and investment and to use the integration of technology and innovation in farming. Mr. Asuelo and his team managed to closed several partnerships to support their advocacy. He shared some insights about leadership to be successful in closing partnerhsips. “Dapat una committed sa ano mang adbokasiya na meron tayo… Siguro nakikita ng mga partners namin na sincere kami sa aming mga ginagawa at talagang tinutulak namin at hindi kami naghihintay ng pagkakataon na kung kalian lang kami gagawa tsaka tutulong yung iba. Kami mismo ang gumagawa at nung nakikita ng iba sumunod din sila sa adbokasiya.” Mr. Asuelo said. “So a leader must always take the lead even if you are a minority one. Kahit nag iisa ka dahil kapag nakita ka nila at nangunguna ka marami ang susunod sayo.” he added. A participant asked Mr. Asuelo on “It’s good to know na maraming his insights on why the Philippines cannot kabataan ang nahihilig sa pagtatanim move forward as an agricultural country

Meanwhile, in a departmental election, IE students voted the third year Pamela Torres as their new board member at a dominating 164 gathered votes against the IE freshman Julie Anne Villanueva who had 47 votes. Torres said that she is glad to be

dahil we need a new generation of farmers, if we are to ensure to achieve food security for generations to come,” Sen. Pangilinan pointed. In addition, he highlighted one of the realizations rooted from the pandemic, the importance of food. “Bago mag-lockdown, nagpanic buying sa mga grocery para bumili ng pagkain. In the middle of the pandemic, we can see how crucial…food security is.” Sen. Pangilinan said. “Food security and food production go hand in hand… kaya maraming nagsulputan na online na mga nagtatanim sa kani-kanilang bakuran, mga plantito at plantita.” he added. Sen. Pangilinan ended his talk with some tips on how to start farming such as using rainwater to water plants and starting with easy to cultivate plants like kangkong.

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08 given the we are the leading agricultural country in Asia before. According to him, “In my humble opinion, nahirapan tayong mag improve ng ating agricultural activity sapagkat di tayo nag adopt ng mechanization in agriculture at hindi maayos na natulungan ang ating mga partners kaya nananatiling mahirap ang ating mga farmers at noong nakita ng ating mga kabataang mahirap ang ating mga farmers ang napipicture out sa libro ay kawawang kawawa, sa kubo katabi ang kalabaw.” In relation to adopting mechanizations, Mr. Asuelo highlighted the role of Industrial Engineers in improving agricultural activities. “In fact yung Industrial Engineering malaki dapat ang role niya in agricultural organization sapagkat ang isa sa mga kailangan ng ating farming communities ay yung mechanization ng ating farm industries. Kalimitan kasi satin halimbawa kapag may mga kailangan tayong farm inputs or farm machines binibili natin abroad.” On the other hand, the pandemic brought the new breed of small farmersthe plantitos and plantitas. Mr. Johnny Sniper, owner of Conquilla Integrated Farm and an organic farming enthusiast shared tips on starting agribusiness and basic gardening. “Kailangan sa pagtatanim, pinaka importante sa pagtatanim is direct to sunlight every morning kase kung sa pagtatanim mo, umaga pa lang wala ng sunlight na naka-direkta saiyong pananim di yan maglalago, di yan maggrow atsaka di yan magpproduce... sa pagtatanim you have to consider yung tinatawag natin na feasibility study. Sa feasibility study mo yung own study, you dont need to start in a big farm. Kailangan magsimula ka muna sa maliit kase kung deretso ka na sa pinaka malaki eh hindi mo na-consider ang target market mo malamang malulugi ka. You have to start in a small. Especially sa pagfafarming, you have to start in a little way.”

anong gusto ninyo. Kung for personal consumption, pinaka easy yung pechay. Yung pechay kasi with a span of 2426 days you can harvest that. You can use some plastic bottle, 1.5 [liter bottle] to plant it or you can use bamboo... maaari ka na magtanim ng mga herbs and spices using the small containers. Yung small containers, the most important thing lang sa pagtatanim ng mga herbs and spices kailangan nasa direct sunlight every morning from 6 ‘o clock down to 9 ‘o clock in the morning. Atsaka at the same time, mayaman ang soil na inilagay mo sa herbs na itinanim mo.” The webinar was collectively participated by students, professors and even parents who wanted to have some takeaways as certified plantitos and plantitas.

ISIE BulSU hails new set of Executive Board Members, brings off productive term from page 1 by Eldrin Gulapa and Nadine Angeli Peñaverde

According to the results announced last May 31, 2020, the following garnered the highest percentage of votes in their respective positions and secured their spot on the EB under the supervision of their adviser, Engr. Jeremy Laurence Bañez.

everything needs to be done online, which puts them in hot water since some of their platforms are only applicable in the University. “So, we need to adjust and create a new plan of action that can help the IE students,” Lajato said. “And now that my term is nearing its end, I think my greatest accomplishment is being one of the organizers of our ongoing webinars entitled IEmpowerment.” he added. The said webinar series aims to empower IE students in many aspects. They had a webinar for proper netiquette for social media and other techniques and tools that IE can use in their future endeavor. Carrying their plan to connect to the IE students to ensure a better understanding, Lajato explained that they have to be flexible and utilize social media as the Covid-19 pandemic happened. “As COVID 19 lingers, the usual practices that we do before are not effective anymore.” he stated. He added that as an IE student, abilities such as being flexible and proactive to the circumstances helped him to “better lead the IE students.

ISIE showcases creativity of IE students through PasIEklaban from page 1 by Micah Bernarte and Miles Arjoe Razo

To choose the winners for this event, the following criteria were taken into account: number of likes, caption that answers the question “what is IE for you?”, and for creativeness of the shot. The competition was judged by the esteemed faculty of the department, Engr. Marianne B. Calayag, Engr. Ivy Mar J. Ramos, Engr. Dyan G. Rodriguez, Engr. Hazel A. Caparas, Engr. Jeremy Laurence M. Bañez and Engr. Raph John P. Miranda.

President: Cyrah Micaella M. Geronimo VP for Internal Operations: Jobert M. Lajato VP for External Affairs: Jayrous Joshua C. Ubaldo VP for Finance and Resource Generation: Vincent Nicolle P. King VP for Student Development Unit: Ciariel D. David Auditor: Brenda Monica D. As for basic home gardening, Regala Secretary: Justin Adrienne P. Mr. Sniper added that there are various number of plants and a collection of Delloro Information and Communication herbs and spices that can be planted Officer: Amiel John D. Cueva on a small home garden plot. According to VP for Internal “Depende ‘yan sa pagtatanim sa Operations Jobert M. Lajato, one of the maliit na bakuran, depende ‘yan kung anong hilig ninyo, depende yan kung obvious differences their term has is that

Garnering the top spot for this

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09 On the 4th and 5th place with 86% and 85.67% average scores respectively are Ms. Jhea R. Pineda and Mr. Noel Gareth A. Bagtas, which are 2nd year and 1st year students, respectively.

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SECOND YEAR: 117 STUDENTS Gaining the 2nd place with 90.83% is Ms. Shaira Mae P. Martinez, also a freshman IE student. Her photo shows a woman with a pen and a paper. She captioned the photo by telling a story on her journey towards pursuing an industrial engineering degree.

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Bagging the third spot with 87.66% is Ms. Katrisha Gail T. Rosal, a 2nd year IE student, who also gained the Best in Caption special award. Rosal’s display shows a woman with a hard hat. She then explains how industrial engineers are dubbed as “Instant Engineers” due to the uninformed public relying solely on superficial information about the industry. She then goes to break this stigma by saying that Industrial Engineers are more than what most people think.

The winners received a cash prize amounting to Php 500 for the 1st place, Php 300 for the 2nd, and Php 200 for 3rd place. The contest did not only show the talent and creativity of IE students in photography, but also showed their wit by voicing out their views that surely campaigned for the promotion of Industrial Engineering as course and as a profession. Industrial engineers look to reduce production costs, improve efficiency, improve the quality of services and products, make sure workers stay safe and healthy, and protect the environment, all while complying with government regulations. To put simply, industrial engineering helped to change our lives to easier lives and it increased the ability to do more work with less effort. A total of 36 participants across all IE year levels, 13 of which are from first year, 15 from second year, and 8 participants from the third year.

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Do What You Gonna Do “T

hese unprecedented times..” Kapagod ‘di ba kapag paulit-ulit mo naririnig o nakikita sa telebisyon, radyo, at maging sa timeline mo sa social media. Noon tuwang-tuwa ka pa na nagkaroon ng biglaang walang pasok tapos malalaman mo, may bagong buhay na palang paparating sa’yo. Walang nakakaalam, ni hindi nga kamo napaghandaan. Pero, kamusta ka ngayon? Nasa ayos ka ba na kalagayan? Yung pamilya mo, mga kaibigan mo, ayos lang ba sila? Ang hirap isipin na sa isang pitik lamang, mababago ang lahat ng nakasanayan mo. Noong isang araw nasa kompyuter shop ka pa, nakikipagbardagulan sa Facebook, pero ngayon halos buong araw ka nang nakaharap sa Google Classroom at tamang nood ka nalang ng Youtube kasi hindi ka nakikinig sa online meetings niyo. Kamusta ka na? Naalala mo bago nangyari ang “unprecedented times”, yung stress level mo di mo na mailarawan. Ngunit ngayon, heto ka dumoble pa kamo ang stress at halos magkapalit na kayo ng mukha ni Tiktok. Sabi mo sa sarili mo, “nakakapagpasa naman ako, okay na yon.” Siguro nga okay na yon, pero may natutunan ka ba? Hindi mo ba naisip konting panahon na lamang at isa ka nang ganap na Inhinyero. Nahimasmasan ka, humarap ka sa salamin at tinanong mo ang sarili, “Konti nalang pala, tapos na ko. Handa na ba ko? Kaya ko ba? Bahala na.” Oo, kaya mo. Kakayanin mo. Inhinyero ka, hindi ka nilagay kung nasaan ka ngayon, kung hindi mo kaya di ba? “Paano? Hindi ko nga gets yung lesson?” Don’t you worry, my child. For I will be there for you. Diretsuhin na kita, my dude. Kung sa tingin mo man hindi mo nagets yung lesson, ‘di mo talaga nagets yung lesson pero, may alam

By Jericho Cardejon

ka paano gawin yung bagay na yon. Kada maencounter mo ulit yung topic na ‘yon, yung utak mo magkakaroon ng flashback. Para ka na nag-Avatar State pero di ka nag-glow. Nagscroll ka sa Facebook, tumambay ng ilang oras sa Tiktok, at nakichismis pa sa Twitter. Nakita mo yung internet friends mo may ganap sa buhay pero ikaw, kamusta ka na? Naisip mo, “may stable na internet at maayos na kompyuter naman kami, bakit di ko gamitin?” Kung kaya’t, sinimulan mo mag-aral ng libreng online courses, nagbinge watch ng mga lessons na hindi mo nagets noong klase, at nagsimula ka magonline-selling. Things are getting better, ika nga. Bumabalik na yung positive outlook mo sa buhay. Masaya ka kasi nagiging masaya ka. Naisip mo ito na yung bagong nasa larawan. Nakikita mo yung sarili mo na kahit hindi mo man naintindihan yung ibang lessons, meron ka pa rin naaral at nadagdagan pa ang marketable skills mo. Nakikita mo na sarili mo habang nakasuot ng itim na toga, at handa na sa panibagong hamon ng buhay. “Kaya ko ‘to!” sabi mo. At some point in our roller-coaster life journey, we embark on our lives. We get to the part where we reach our lowest point. Sometimes we give up bago pa man tayo magsimulTa o kung saan malapit na natin maabot ang dulo ng linya. Naiisip natin ang napakaraming effort na ginawa pero bakit wala pa rin, walang ganap. ‘Wag ka mag-alala, makakarating ka sa dulo. Matatapos din itong “unprecedented times.” Kaya mo yan! Do what you gonna do, my dude.

TRANS-form: Letting trans take the center stage

By Eldrin Gulapa

don’t need to win Miss Universe. I just need to be here. These lines led the path and left a mark during Miss Universe 2018 as Miss Spain Angela Ponce took her historic walk as the first-ever transgender woman to compete in the prestigious competition. And recently, a FilipinoAmerican beauty Kataluna Enriquez won Miss Nevada and is about to conquer Miss USA, which sparked up the conversation as it trended on several social media platforms. Some were grateful, especially the allies and members of the LGBTQIA+ Community for their representation in the global stage, while the latter disagrees. It reflects the domino effect of the progress the world is making in terms

of diversity. In this day and age, we are slowly stepping forward to a more inclusive and accepting society. Allowing transwomen to join gives them the chance to carry not only their names or their countries but the whole community. It gives them the platform to amplify the voices of the abused trans people, knowing how rampant it is nowadays. In 2020, at least 44 transgenders, the majority being Black and Latin, were fatally killed in different violent ways. Sadly, it is said at least because usually, these stories were ignored or misreported, even in our country. And all of the victims were human, who do not deserve to have their lives taken. This number reflects the need for proper

education to walk towards justice and equality for transgender people. These people have fought a long time and took decades of struggle fighting for trans visibility. Belonging to a community suffering from inequalities, injustices, and discrimination justifies their eagerness to be seen and heard. If pageants such as Miss Universe will give them a platform to speak their voice and fight for what they are passionate about, especially trans and LGBTQ rights, there is nothing wrong with hearing their stories and allowing them to do so. It is a leap towards creating opportunities and breaking stereotypes and barriers for LGBTQIA+ people. They also need empowerment to realize their ambition and be a catalyst for future success. They deserve a spot not only in beauty pageants but also in our acceptance, because transwomen are women. And they are not just women… they have fought all their life to be one.

Awakened Sympathy: Save a Life

By Anjielyn Cortes

ental health problems are invisible suffering. It’s happening even when we’re able to physically see each other, then how about now that we are merely seeing their smiling profile. Mental disorder is an everyday battle for those who are struggling with their mental health that will sooner deteriorate, ended with the resolve that death is the only way to escape the pain. Yet most are still justifying that it isn’t as serious as physical illness. The experts have one thing to say, “No one is spared.” As the pandemic drags on in the country, in a 2021 figures by Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), suicide cases rose by 25.7% in 2020 compared to the previous year. The country is still struggling to reopen the economy due to its failed pandemic response and along with that, the cases of deaths due to self-harm also increased The government urged religious groups and spiritual leaders to lend a hand in counselling and providing guidance to their followers to reduce their anxiety and prevent them from “self-destruction” during this pandemic. Well in fact, somehow these religious groups also contributed to the stigma against mental illnesses that those who commit suicide are being sent to hell making most of us afraid to talk about this issue. Each of us plays an important role in ensuring mental wellness aside from religious groups; our family, teachers, the government and the youth themselves. Parents and teachers should focus on preventive efforts by being equipped with knowledge of mental health to avoid a full-blown mental disorder among the youth. And for the government, what we need to ease our anxiety and prevent ourselves from “self-destruction” is a solid response for this pandemic- free mass

OPINION testing, social programs, unemployment insurance, subsidies for the poor and accessible programs dealing with mental illness. We need hope. To my fellow youth, act now before it’s too late. Avoid just taking an action when someone had already overdosed himself, hung himself, slit their wrist and bathed himself with blood. When people suffering sees that you are ready to help, they won’t hesitate to seek aid. Mental health is not a taboo topic that should be fought alone and discussed in whispers. It is a conversation worth a solution. To this stigma that a dramatic Facebook post of someone seems to be a laughable thing, be sensitive enough. To this stigma that being depressed signifies lack of faith to God, pray for them. To this stigma that being with a depressed person seems to be inheritable, empathize. To this stigma that a happy person will never harm himself, please see through them. It is hard to battle an invisible disease if you won’t look through and beyond what you merely see. Let’s not wait for the time when their invisible suffering will turn to be a physical pain before sympathizing. Talk to them and listen up. In this online world, looking out for your friend is just one click away. You never know, you might save a life.

By Napoleon Aquino

Money is Evil “M

By Kriz Louraine Samillano

oney is the root of all evil and it makes the world go round.” This article absolutely agrees with that statement. I believe that we should start by understanding the fact that money is essential in people’s lives, no matter how much we deny it or change its concept. It will always be important for us to survive to this thing we called life. I feel this way for two main reasons. First, when we define evil, it is profoundly immoral and wicked. And when wicked is present, bad things can occur and injustice always follow. When money is perverted to use in aspects of sinful and being immoral, it uprooted to be in a form of bad doings that makes it evil. The fact that people who has power sometimes creates more money is responsible, example for the argument that money is evil. And as we know that “more” is always too much, greediness and all forms of insecurity, rival, richness can happen on the way. Second reason, money is evil in a way that it has value. When things has a value, people are more concerned about it. The focus and the temptation will always be there until people do something about it, especially in getting it. For example, a person who earns standard minimum salary will demand for a higher pay, the CEO who has billions of money will pursue project that produce trillions afterwards, the hungry and poor people will strive to survive, and money is the key to it. Although aiming for more is not a bad thing but when out of control, it can be destructive and can cause immorality afterwards. The needs for more money will prolong and it never ends, until people will do bad things to get it and make it happen. Money is evil because it moves people. It is very highly that people treat it as a king, something that can’t live without. Something worth risking everything for, and in this world that’s pure of survival and less of living, money becomes life. However, when there’s a life, there’s a good and bad and normally, what’s right is always set aside, evil always wins. —money is power.

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The Mystery of Accomplishment

The SDU Heads for Academic Year 2019-2020

By Micah Bernarte and Nadine Angeli Peñaverde

Neill Jack Realingo Head, IExtension A.Y. 2019-2020

B IEshikawa 15 Case Study Competition is the yearly contest from the various schools and colleges held on January 23, 2021. This year, Group Agsikapin won the title of the National Level in the Yearly IEshikawa 15 Case study Competition! In the skirmish of unfathomable thoughts against large colleges from one side of the country to the other, the IE of Bulacan State College indeed demonstrates their greatness, and the Group Agsikapin: Rhea Mae Pagayon, Chabelita Panao, Spear Joseph Pascual, and Marecia Louise Prez won being champions. Almost two months of competition, the finish line is unperceived. Every day is full of uncertainties, doubts, and fear. Third week of November 202 was when it all began, one month later, the case study problem was given to them. It is an intense fight with confidence and determination they prepared and - invested - more effort. Addressing Industrial Engineering of BulSU felt so supernatural and overpowering however the tension built simultaneously. Assurance exceeded the pressing factor, in any case.

eing a member and leader of IE Extension Unit (IExtension) is enjoyable but also requires a lot of efforts and responsibilities. It taught me to manage my time, it also developed my personality to be more confident because of meeting and talking to different individuals. I also learned to apply my Industrial Engineering knowledge in real life situations, either community or company-based projects.

“This community service or volunteerism, gives me and also the members of this unit to acquire life skills and knowledge, as well as to provide a service to those who need it most.”

Lastly, it gives me a memorable experience because of different activities and projects wherein I bond with my co-students and professors.

Catastrophe. The way to progress has never been simpler. As January 15, 2021 approached, they held their breath – hoping their name would be called as one of the Top 5 Teams to enter the Final Round. And they saw their name, Agsikapin, flashed in their phone screens, and made it to the Final Round. One final step and their determination and perseverance to win home the bacon is beyond doubt. They were eager to win and needed to leave behind the motivation to everyone who had a fantasy to be effective all alone. They kept on continuing to lock in and emptied everything into long periods of hardship preparation. There is no space for fatigue, just for upgrades that need to challenge their cutoff points. The ability to compose is rarely enough. You ought to have a bold heart, psyche, and soul to finish the components of your group as a magnum opus. Until January 24, 2021 came, where sweats became tears, breakdowns became breakthroughs, and fear become confidence, they won as champions, and this is not where everything stops – they would not like to be self-satisfied but in this year, they assembled all the strength and immovable force of inspiration that this time they made it to the title. Our life is an unwritten book. Expect plot twists, character changes, and undiscovered events and setting. But as they make it bit by bit, they ought to be the star of their own story. As they dare to read and critique all aspects of the pages, it is the failure, tortures, troublesome works, and constancies and inconstancies that make their story worth telling. With those, it is evident that they are just human like you. They are making mistakes like you; they have failures like you, but what made them where they are right now is the dedication and hard work they put in every way. Regardless of how much perspiration, blood, and tears that shed, I am more than able to learn and be the bull horn of my kindred youth. Winning is only a fantasy for me and it worked out as expected. You should not be a remarkable achievement from the start. Just like them, winning will also work for you.

Carmela Lomotan Head, IEnquisitive A.Y. 2019-2020

entire journey in IEnquisitive was absolutely incredible. Accepting the leadership part was filled with hesitations at first, but, I could say now that it was a golden opportunity that I had as it put me into situations that have bolstered me. I grasped the practice of not just leading the team, but, leading myself as well with a goal of giving more than what is expected.

“Flaws are inevitable, so extra time, effort, and patience are needed.”

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In return, once everything has with big companies for sponsorships. In been settled and the whole team this journey, has been appreciated, I also had “ I realized that to be a good extra happiness and fulfillment. Every problem solver, you must competition, training, and workload had experience the real problem.” numerous lessons handed to us. I owe these great experiences to the whole IEnquisitive family and to our adviser, Engr. Hazel Caparas.

Zaira Calaguas Head, IEducate A.Y. 2019-2020

Ronald Baluyut has always been a great opportunity Captain Ball, IE Maroon Falcons- Men’s for me that I once became the head Basketball of the SDU which markets IE. As I started to A.Y. 2019-2020 be its member, I got to know more about IE since we were the ones who introduce “Peace of Mind. Ayan ang and share the idea as to what an IE is. nararamdaman ko. Kasi bukod To tell you honestly, it is very memorable sa nakakapagpahinga ako sa in a positive and negative way but it is acads, nailalabas ko pa ang indeed very fun. Encountering different talento ko sa sports.” problems are normal and having sleepSaka syempre masarap din sa deprived nights are also expected. But pakiramdam na nakakabonding mo as we all know, everything that happens ang mga nasa department natin sa teaches us lessons. pamamagitan nito. Sa pagiging leader “One thing that I will never forget naman, mahirap na masaya. Mahirap that I got from here is to learn kasi madaming kailangang asikasuhin and embrace the idea of bad or bago ang event, maraming kailangang better.” gawin. Pero nagiging masaya naman Being appreciative of progresses kasi nagiging worth it lahat ng pagod anyone makes and all positive things kapag naging successful tayo. happening around us would be a great help for someone to get motivated for everything they are doing. Lastly, being the leader, I always ask for my members’ opinion for every task and project that we have to do. As a former head, I believe that leadership is being able to get your members do their tasks not because it is their job, but because they are motivated and willing to do so.

be one of the leaders of the SDU. Back when I was a member of the IE Dance troupe I enhanced my personality through the help of my fellow senior co – members and especially from our loving coach. He helped us a lot, not just in our dance routine but explaining us how both dancing and real life problems are related. He would explain how to use the things we do in our routine and apply it in our daily lives. Like for example when I was a new member of this group I had no one else to talk to. But then it taught me how to cope and adapt in different types of people around me. Our drills helped us to be whole within ourselves, we got out from our comfort zone and become who we are today. They saw greatness in me for being a good leader so they voted me to be the president of the IE Dance troupe. This was my biggest challenged knowing that i can’t even help myself to be good enough, then they are expecting me to be a good example to other members. I just know i love dancing, but being a good leader to other members was the best moment in my life. I became more than the person i was before, pushed myself to have the greatest output in every work i invest on. Passing on the knowledge through experience to my IE Dance troupe family. Yes, we consider each other as a family member because that is what IE dance troupe really is.

“A family that with different personality, yet having the same perspective in life and that is to improve and be the best of who you are every day.”

A family that you could rely on and be a shoulder when you are in need. And i could say being a part of this family was one of the best thing that has ever

Jasmin Mae Malla Head, Koro Inhinyero A.Y. 2019-2020

Lawrence Ignacio Head, IEnvest A.Y. 2019-2020

eing the head of IEnvest and at the same time, the Vice President for Finance and Resource Generation of ISIE-BulSU is a challenging responsibility. Rizdell Baltazar Respicio As the one who deals with the finances Head, IE Dance Troupe of both entities, it is not easy to figure A.Y. 2019-2020 out how to have financial stability with limited resources. I have learned how was truly a blessing when I became a to manage businesses, generate funds, part of the SDU, yet it was an honor to solve financial problems, and dealing

irst as a member it’s a pleasure to showcase my talent. Di naman talaga ako magaling, frustrated lang (Sipag lang). And masaya lang talaga kumanta ng may kasama. Then, when the time na I will be the head for KI (Koro Inhinyero), magkahalong takot at the same time masaya. Kasi big responsibilty yun, pero masaya kasi mas big impact din ung masheshare ko sa co-members ko. We’re not just a group of people singing to show our talent.

“We are family singing for the people and for Him.”

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14 Squibward Tintakills Head, IEmmensity A.Y. 2019-2020

esteem, enhanced my social skills, time arrange the appliances or furniture management capabilities and sense of and fixtures to have a better flow of urgency to help others who are in need. movement or just to maximize the space have. For IE’s, our tag line is “there’s “Joining IEntelligent was one of you always a better way”. We want to help tried to pursue my idealistic dream my greatest decision, it brings the community by giving practical ways for the publication: to not just be the best out of me and it offers a in doing things right the first time. a news outlet of the department’s lot of opportunities to me wherein achievements, but to provide new insights related to industrial engineering I get the chance to get out of my in and out the campus for the masses. comfort zone.” Imagine kung ang common tao, may I encourage you to step up and do not matututunan din sa field natin, and be afraid of the possibilities that may IEmm’s outputs could be a tool for that. happen in joining an affiliate. We all have I visualized it in a way na hindi different strengths and weaknesses but lang IE student ang magbabasa, na pati we should not let it hinder us from being kapamilya o kaibigan nila, tatangkilikin able to function well, as an individual din ang mga published works nito dahil and as a team.” nakaka-relate at natututo rin sila. Lagi rin kasing may problema sa workplace. (‘Di naman kasi isang utopia ang mundo.)

“We can use information to lessen their hardships and influence systems in the best and most humane way possible.”

Bits of IE from IE Professors

At the end of my short-lived stint sa IEmm, I was taught more by my underclassmen. They continued the work even after I left them. They’re good and committed people. For giving me room to try, fail, and enjoy it, a lot of thanks to all the people who supported and helped this publication, maliit man o malaki. I hope more people will aim to help today’s industries and its stakeholders through the publication’s journalism.

ngr. Hazel Caparas finished her studies at Bulacan State University and took MS Degree in IE at University of the Philippines- Diliman. An established and recognized Professional Industrial Engineer by IECB-PIIE, and also certified as an ASEAN Engr. by the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations. She is presently using her skills to share her knowledge about specific subjects like Human Factors and Ergonomics, Methods of Research, Occupational Safety and Health, Principles of Economics and other Industrial Engineering subjects.

MARIANNE B. CALAYAG, MSMFGE, ASEAN Engr. The Head of IE Department

E Gianelli Louise Lobo Head, IEntelligent A.Y. 2019-2020

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IEntelligent is not just an affiliate but also a family. It is not easy to be part of this affiliate, there is a lot of pressure and expectations but because of our willingness to learn new things and to expand our boundaries, setting our mindset that we are not just doing these things for our own but for the whole organization, and the support we are getting from the IE family everything makes a lot easier. Academic advantage is the most of the usual thing that students look forward to as benefit in joining IEntelligent. This is true but in my experience there is still a lot of advantages such as new set of friends that turn into family, new great experiences, strengthened my commitment, developed my self-

HAZEL A. CAPARAS, MSIE, ASEAN Engr.

ngr. Marianne Calayag finished her studies at Mapua Institue of Technology and took MS Degree in MfgE in Bulacan State University. Also an established and recognized Professional Industrial Engineer by IECB-PIIE, and as an ASEAN Engr by the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations. She is presently using her skills to share her knowledge about specific subjects like Public Speaking, Advanced Mathematics, Industrial Psychology, Total Quality Management, and Value Engineering.

How does being an IE affect your life views? Critical-thinking and problem solving skills are some of the important abilities that Industrial Engineering profession helps to develop.

“Industrial Engineers know how to ask right questions to fully understand a problem, identify the root cause and to recommend improvement and best solution to a problem.”

Sometimes you don’t have to complicate things, you just need to understand the situation and be clear on your objective. This way of thinking is not only applicable in my workplace but generally it makes me more curious and reflective person which leads to more learning. DYAN G. RODRIGUEZ, MSIE, ASEAN Engr.

ngr. Dyan Rodriguez finished her studies at Bulacan State University What does being an IE means to you? Industrial Engineering is a field of and took MS Degree in IE at University of engineering that deals with systems and the Philippines- Diliman. An established its improvement. Every aspect and area and recognized Professional Industrial of life has a system, even our body has Engineer by IECB-PIIE, and certified as an ASEAN Engr. by the ASEAN Federation different systems. of Engineering Organizations.

“That is why IE is a very practical course. You can practice it anytime, anywhere as long as you want improvement.”

She is presently using her skills to share her knowledge about specific subjects like Advanced Statistics, Let’s say in your home, you can re- Statistical Quality Control, Systems

FEATURE Engineering, Production Planning and Control, Systems Simulation, Stochastic Process in Engineering, and other Industrial Engineering subjects.

15 For me, managing the most important asset of every organization, which are the people, is the most important aspect of IE that affects my life. It is challenging and hard but as an IE you must balance the interest between the top management, middle management to the bottomline stakeholders.

“As an IE, you need to translate different languages in the organization to make their interests meet halfway. That makes an IE versatile and flexible.”

What is the most important lesson you have learned as an Industrial Engineer that you want to share to other people entering this field? As an IE, the most important lesson I have learned and I want to share to everyone is to know a little bit of everything. It is an advantage if we are equipped with the knowledge of all the basic IE tools and technical skills which will help us in making effective and efficient decisions. It is also our advantage that we can fit and work in any kind of industry and sector since we have wide range of career opportunities.

“Even in our everyday life, we can apply our knowledge in IE to make our life easier and better”

personal. Pero para sa kaligtasan ng lahat, makikibagay.” Kristine Mae Cabrera “I’m glad. We’re be able to conquer this school year despite of the pandemic, and we are able to meet my classmates and prof, though it’s virtually.” Prince Cyron Pablo “Nakakapanibago, wala yung usual na ingay sa loob ng classroom.” Ashley Ann Catindig “Masaya. Hindi na ako maliligaw ng room hehe” Eisen Jhon Mendiola “Masaya, dahil hindi ko na kailangan tumakbo kahit late na ko” Ma. Hannah Batongbakal “Ang nerve-racking na iba yung set up pero alam kong magiging exciting pa rin and makabuluhan ‘tong lahat.” Jasper Fernandez “Aminadong naman siguro.”

FreshIEs’ thoughts on virtual class As the Industrial Engineering Department welcomed its new addition of students last October 2020, let us know how prepared they are emotionally and mentally for this new normal set up. Few students from three sections of the IE freshmen were asked about their thoughts as they entered the new chapter of their lives virtually due to the pandemic.

kabado,

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Diane Joyce Ignacio “Nakakapanghinayang lang dahil hindi naming mararanasan na pumasok sa unang araw ng aming pasukan na may kaba sa aming dibdib at galak upang pumasok sa panibagong yugto ng aming buhay.” Allysa Joy De Vera “Nakakalungkot, lalo na di ko makikita in person ang mga gwapo kong kaklase.” Laurie Julia Yambao “Ingatan, huwag ibagsak”

Roangellyn Lasco “It’s challenging for me, dahil nag-iba ang strategies ng pagtuturo at Miles Arjoe Razo “Jumbo Hotdog. Kaya mo ba ‘to? kung paano ako matututo.” Kaya ko ba ‘to? Kakayanin natin ‘to! “ Kyrelle Anne Bautista “Hindi ko alam kung tama ba Reignielle Mae Mendoza itong tatahakin ko pero alam kong “It really hurts. Pumasok nang ganito, maexperience ang kolehiyo, kakayanin ko to.” JEREMY LAURENCE BAÑEZ, CIE, AAE

ngr. Jeremy Laurence Bañez finished his studies at Bulacan State University and a Certified Industrial Engineer. He is also certified as an Associate ASEAN Engr. by the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations. He is presently using his skills to share his knowledge about specific subjects like Calculus, Differential Equations, Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical Processes, Principles of Economics, Engineering Economy, Total Quality Management, Manufacturing Systems and Applied Industrial Engineering.

hindi makuha nang buo.”

Jaime Concepcion “Nakakapanibago, kasi double Ralph Lauren Sebastian yung paga-adjust.” “Kinakabahan. Baka hindi makasabay dahil sa kakulangan ng Katrina Marcelino online learning equipment.” “Very challenging ang simula ng first year college ko. Pero para sa Nadine Penaverde “Mahihirapan. Dahil hindi ito ang pangarap kakayanin kahit anong hirap” nakasanayan.”

Marlo Chris De Mesa “Mahirap ang maging mahirap Eunice Caampued pero mas mahirap ang walang “Kabado bente. Kasi nakakapanibago. Buti nalang sanay pangarap” kami mag-adjust” Julie Ann Villanueva “Halong lungkot at saya dahil Earl Ubaldo “Nakakalungkot. Kasi hindi ko hindi kami pisikal na magkikita ng mga What is the most important aspect of IE agad makikita ang classmates sa bagong kaklase ko, pero masaya dahil that affect your life? kolehiyo na ako.”

FEATURE

Ang Pandemya at Ako Nadine Angeli Peñaverde

oong unang panahon, isang normal na araw sa buwan ng Marso 2019, dumadaloy nang normal ang lahat. Ang mga estudyante ay pumapasok na walang ibang nasa isip kundi ang proyekto at final requirements. Ang mga tindero at tindera ay nagaayos sa kanilang napiling lugar. Ang mga namamasada ay maaga nang nakapila sa kanilang mga toda. Normal ang lahat. Walang senyales na bukas ay — Mukhang napakatagal na nang dumating ang pandemya sa Pilipinas, oo matagal na, dalawang taon na. Dalawang taon na ang lahat ay nakakulong. Dalawang taon na simula ng tayo ay pinatay. Umaasang paggising kinabukasan ay babalik na sa normal ang lahat. Umaasang magbabalik ang buhay sa daloy ng lahat at ang lahat ay babalik sa nakagawian. Dalawang taon na tayong umaasa. Dalawang taon na puro asa at patuloy pa ring umaasa. Maraming nangyari sa loob ng dalawang taon. Nandiyan yung Dalgona Coffee, na halos mangalay at mawalan ka ng kamay kakahalo bago mo matikman. Nandiyan din ang Tiktok na hanggang ngayon ay umaaliw sa’tin. Isama pa natin ang mga isyu na umusbong habang tayo ay nakakulong sa apat na sulok ng ating mga tahanan. Pahintulutan ninyo akong ipaalala sa inyo ang ilan sa mga hindi dapat malimutang isyu na nagpakita ng tunay na kulay ng mga namumuno sa ating bansa. Ang 15B ninakaw ng

Thirst of Love

Micah B. Bernarte

Let the Hunger Games Begin!

ight and day, Rain or shine. He flies across the endless horizon without taking a rest. As the atmosphere grew heavier, his wings began to weaken; the electricity of fatigue flowed through his veins. He was paralyzed as thirst crawled in his throat. He started to count his breath, knowing that minutes later he would run out of it. “They said education, could

be the only greatest treasure you could have, that nobody could ever steal. Yet, like any other golden treasures sought by treasure hunters, education too, is difficult to acquire.”

The former administration believed that progress through education would never be enough if we, Filipinos, would just stick with Basic Education Curriculum (BEC), with six years in elementary and four years in high school. As most of the young Filipinos lately, were being deprived by their own fate in continuing

PhilHealth sa mga miyembro nito. Ang pagpasa ng Anti-Terror Bill na nagudyok din sa pagre-red tag ng mga normal na tao. Ang hindi pagpayag sa istasyon ng ABS-CBN sa pagrenew ng kanilang prangkisa. Ang hindi epektibong pag-aksyon ng gobyerno sa pandemyang ito. Ang pagdami ng mga namamatay dahil sa kapulisan at ang hindi matapos tapos na alitan ng Pilipinas at Tsina sa West Philippine Sea. Ilang ulit pa ba ang uulitin, o giliw ko. Ilang taon pa ba ang hihintayin bago bumalik sa normal. “Walang makapagsasabi kung

kalian ito matatapos, ngunit habang patuloy na tumatagal ang pandemyang ito, parami nang parami ang naapektuhan sa iba’t ibang aspeto.”

Ilang buhay pa ba ang dapat masawi bago makamit ang kalayaan sa pandemyang ito? Ilang isyu pa ba ang dapat halungkatin bago mawakasan ang mabigat na pasanin na ito? Sana paggising ko bukas okay na. Sana bukas wala na ang pandemya. Sana bukas makita ko na ang mga kaibigan ko. Sana, sana, sana, sana, puro na lang sana. Kailan ba ang “sana” ay maging “sa wakas”? Puhon. Ang isa sa hindi dapat mawala ay ang magtiwala sa Kanya. Puhon, ang pangyayaring ito’y isa lang ang wakas, at ang lahat ay bumalik sa normal, nagkaroon muli ng buhay ang daloy ng lahat ng bagay. At ang lahat ay namuhay nang masaya at masagana. their schooling in tertiary level, the government had linked a back-up plan in order to give millions of Filipino students a quality education. The answer? K to 12. With additional one year in elementary level (kinder) and two years in high school (Senior High School), as experts and the Aquino regime announced on public that K-12 could help more Filipino, youths in coping with the future, people had doubted it as they believed that it is just another cause of hole pockets on parents. Even though at this moment, there still grunts and complaints from a number of Filipino parents and individuals alone, the present administration has supported the current state of Philippine Education. Life is not about living. Often times it is about surviving. There are millions of Filipino students who like a flightless, feeble eagle searching for a single drop of water and a slice of raw food to ease away the cravings inside; thirsty of knowledge, hungry of wisdom. Night and day. Rain or shine. He flies across the endless horizon without taking a rest. His wings grew tired and thirst, hunger and fatigue crawled into to break his system.

Yet, like an eagle, they would take revenge and regenerate through the passing of time. And Filipino juveniles longing for quality education would no longer starve to death as they would fly high across the endless horizon with full strength. Let us hath the hunger games to stop.

He has Seven Colors Painted Inside His Heart Micah Bernarte

even Colors – each showing different symbolism and different characteristics yet if combined together, creates something wonderful. Every color has its own unique beauty, and we humans are exactly just like these colors – different yet beautiful in our own way. It is magic. The vibrancy and life of the color of red. The creativity and healing of the color orange. The wisdom and light of the color yellow. The nature of the color green. The divinity of the color blue. The infinity of the color indigo. And the spirituality of the color violet. These seven colors are the colors of a rainbow. And somehow, these colors also represent the diversity of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer, (LGBTQ) community since the year 1978. And he is, somehow… a part of it. Yet, if you take time to take a good look, these colors in wings are slowly turning grey.

“The LGBTQ community has been alive for decades already, yet up until now they are still fighting for the human rights, they claim to deserve but are not given to them.”

Many people are wholeheartedly accepted the LGBTQ family in our society, even supporting defending and trusting them, this means the world to them. To see people who are not even part of their own community who fight for and with them is everything. After many years of hiding, of keeping themselves a secret because of fear of rejection, finally. They are free. But to be accepted and respected by society is one thing for them, and to be allowed to spiritual marriage is another. Perhaps, they are so close to being truly free. They just can’t help but flinch at people who treat them like they are nothing but dirty, left over trash. The looks of disgust and the shaming from people’s eyes is strongly visible. No, they despise us. And my heart breaks a little bit every time. The moment they open their mouths at them, throwing such awful words and insults, it made them feel like they’re slowly being stabbed in the guts and they push it even harder and deeper as people see them bleeding. All they want now is for us to give their right to be married with the one they truly love, the one who made them feel who they are again and not alone in this messed up world.

LITERARY

“Don’t Sleep!” By Hiraya

Listening The clock ticks at 12am The sound of the keyboard is still clear, trying to get busy Everyone is silently and peacefully breathing Yet the loudest sound is her heartbeat Whispering Her mind whispers to shut down The bed whispered for her to lie down Yet she knows, the whisper of the ghost in the moonlight Is keeping her awake Mystery She’s afraid to close her eyes She doesn’t want to embrace her bed Sleeping is not a comfort anymore Staying awake will keep her safe Touch Time stops at 3am “Is he deeply asleep?” “Will I be able to sleep peacefully now?” She’s tired, yet afraid to feel the touch of those rude hands

PAHIYOM: Pagngiti kasabay nang paghilom By Jolly Jelly

Ang paghakbang ko palayo sa maraming tao, Siyang pagngangahulugan ko sa salitang pagkabigo Lakas loob na aangkinin ang sariling mundo Ngunit hindi ko sigurado kung hanggang dito na lang ba ako Isang simpleng buhay na nag-iisa sa ordinaryong bahay Nakagisnan na malayo sa piling ang nanay Kinamulatan na hindi pamilyar sa sariling tatay Pero ako ay may malaking pangarap, at iyon ay balang araw ay magtagumpay Mag-isa na nakikipagsapalaran sa bawat araw na lumilipas Tila unti-unting nauupos bitbit ang katagang “kaya paba bukas?” Tanging baon ko na pag-asa ay malapit nang tumakas Maraming katanungan kung mararating ko pa kaya ang wakas? Patuloy na susunod sa agos ng buhay Iba’t ibang klase ng tao ang kasabay Pero bigla akong nagulat nang sa aki’y may umakbay Dinala lang bitbit ko at hinawakan ang aking mga kamay Sa punto na sabay tayong humakbang Nawala ang pangamba dahil nandyan ka na nakaabang Tila’y mata ko ay nabalot ng kakaibang kinang Bigla kong nasambit “ngunit hanggang kailan?” Puso ko’y nag-aalala, mabubuhay pa kayang may kasama? Nabalot ako ng dilim at mag-iisa Salamat sa’yo, na sa akin ay sumama saan man pumunta Palagiang pagngiti dahil sa pag-ibig mon g ipinapadama Sa wakas, ngayo’y sigurado Humakbang man palayo sa maraming tao Kapalit nito ay paglapit ko sa’yo, mahal ko Naisara ko na ang libro ng paghilom at ngayo’y nasa panibagong yugto na tayo

Anxiousness The moment she sleeps; her body will not be hers It will be explored silently by those rude hands The moment she closes her eyes; she’s afraid to open it again Afraid to confirm the face owning the hands she disgusts Pray To the God and souls of each fool night “I don’t want to be wounded” “I don’t want to be bruised” “I don’t want him to be my bruise”

Overdose by Pasistang Ipis

Swallow all the pain, Swallow all the hatred, Swallow all the anger, Swallow all the frustrations, Swallow all your emotions. Push it in you. Deep in your soul. Push it in your darkest part of mind. Where memories are gone, Emotions are numb, And the heart stops still. Where light becomes dim, And hope becomes lost.

Let it out. Bubbles of your agony, Bubbles of shouts deep hidden, Bubbles of your unsaid feelings, Bubbles of your gasps, Bubbles of the cries of unheard helps, Bubbles of your exasperations and desperations. Waiting to pop, Waiting to explode. Now you are free, From all your troubles, From all your horrors, From what scares you, From what hurts you, From all that is left unsaid, From your body. As your soul escape, In your overdose death.

HALINGHING NI MAWI (inspired by marawi victims ) By Louraine

Hindi ko alam kung saan ko ito sisimulan, Dahil takot akong ibahagi ang aking nalalaman. Ngunit ayoko nang pumikit muli sa aking pagkamulat. Sa pagitan ng dalawang panig, doon ako matatagpuan. Hindi ko alam kung paano ko ito sisimulan. Dahil tulad ng giyerang nasa labanan, Magulo rin ang aking isipan. Dugo sa aking katawan ay tuluyan nang lumisan. Maputlang labi ko ay ‘yong masusulyapan. Gusto ko lamang ibahagi kung bakit ganito ang aking kinahantungan. Manatili ka sa tabi at ako’y pakinggan. Manatili ka, tulad ng isang sanggol na nasa kanlungan Manatili ka, sapagkat sila’y nasa lansangan. Tiniis at takot ko na narinig ang kaguluhan Ngunit ayokong lisanin ang aking kinaroroonan Sapagkat ayokong mawala sa lipunan, Nang ‘di man lamang lumalaban. Alam ko. Alam ng lahat Hindi sila titigil hanggat ‘di tayo nauubos.

LITERARY DemoDemokrasya ni Seasoned Tokwa

Ibiniba ang hatol, Ng mga opisyal na ul*l. Nagmamadali, sa tulay na putol, Umaasang pag-unlad ay sisibol. Kabataang pag-asa ng bayan, Gising at diwa’y nandiyan. Kumakalampag at lumalaban, Para sa tunay na ikauunlad ng kanilang Inang Bayan. Kalayaang magpahayag ay binubura, At ang mga walang alam ay minumura. Kung sino man sa kanya ang bumara, Ay ituturing na isang basura. Ang mga tao ay namulat, Ngunit hustisya’y ‘di na naiulat. Patuloy pa rin ang pagkalat, Ng mga balitang ‘di sasapat. Kamay na bakal ang dala, Pinaasa ang mga tao sa maling akala. Niloko’t tinakot ang madla, At nagsimulang umagos ang likidong pula. “Dilawan ka siguro..”, linyahan ng mga t*nga, At kapwa nila sa kanila’y humahanga. Nakanganga at tuloy lang sa paghinga, Naghihintay ng mansanas sa puno ng mangga. Kailan ba ito matatapos, Kapag ba ang sigarilyo’y naupos, Kapag ba ang kasiyahan ay lumubos O ‘pag ang karapatan ang siyang naubos?

LITERARY

Quota #23: I am a Prisoner JailGuarded by a Job By Makatang Bulakenyo

The year was 2019 when I have decided to go behind bars… My goal in life was to be free: One (1) month after the march on way to the 64th commencement exercises, my body was composed of pounds per square inch, my brain would like to press the button of self-destruct on my heart, there are a lot of whispers from the outer left to the inner right of the street, I was torn in between the roads like a stray cat waiting for a shelter or a near-missed death, I have nine (9) lives anyway… As I continued walking on the straight white broken lines at the middle of the roadway, I accidentally bumped into a police mobile. Instead of asking the nearby people on who my owner was, or direct me rather into the nearest animal shelter welfare, they grabbed me on my nape to felt the comfort and so I did rely to what will happen next…

Aurora Borealis

I woke up lying on a hard bed, there are a lot of clamors coming from different angles of a four equal sided room. This small space was receiving a microscopic amount of light; it was also surrounded by cold rusty railings. I sat for a while then asked the mortals within reach… I asked if the accommodation was free, if we’re going to pay for the food or the utilities; he then answered “No!”. I burst into tears, this is what I want! This was my target in the first place; my goal was to be free.

By Agawiham

Staring at the night sky, stars are visible, twinkling so bright and suddenly, an epiphany hits your mind. The universe is infinite it makes us small but, we have the brightest light.

Instead of filing for a not guilty plea, I surrendered to them and admitted all the accusations against me; I signed the contract. I am the protagonist of my own story but decided to be the antagonist among all. As the day goes by, we were tasked to do such chores we’re not used to; and so then I’ve realized that we are paying the free accommodations with our own sweat and blood.

Closing your eyes as you feel the breeze touches your skin, bothered by something you’ve realized before, memories are flashing vividly as you try to picture each thoughts of “what could’ve been” and “what if”.

I just wanted to be free at first, I went down the mountain to search for the future in the city. I have a curly hair, my complexion was black, and my nose was flat. I am just a simple civilian trying hard to pave a way changing my community at least competitive with other ethnic groups.

But in that very moment, you decided to love yourself, and an Aurora Borealis is seen— a phenomenon that is truly magnificent.

I was drugged and mandated to just follow all their instructions, there are a lot of mislead ideas on what really happened that day. It was true that I was walking on the road when some by-standers tried to inject me a liquid solution and put something in my pocket and in my bag. I passed out for a while and tried to crawl, that was the time when I bumped into a police mobile. They immediately summoned me to the authority without further investigations. Little did I know that it was their job, their way of living in free was to imprisoned innocent people. They have this so called “quota”, to reach the top, to garner fame, and to have a name. I am one of the countless individuals dying inside the jail due to inhumane job of many. Araw-araw pagod sa trabaho Masayang buhay na unti-unting naglalaho Sinabayan pa ng trapik sa kanto At ng mga motoristang ‘di na natuto

ni Seasoned Tokwa

Hanapbuhay

Not needing a telescope, the colors you exclude is more than black and white you are your own northern lights, displaying an ethereal sight.

No one forced me to be here, it was my willingness that blinded my eyes to see the reality of life.

Mga taong naniniwala sa Diyos Ngunit bibig at kamay naman ay bastos Pasensya’t pera ko’y kapos Pambili sa mga luho mong lubos-lubos Tunay nga ba ang paglaya Kung pilit inaasam ang demokrasya Mula sa kaisipang puro pantasya At sa sweldong pilit pinagkakasya?

LegendaryIE Falcons ng Bulacan State University wagi sa Mobile Legends PIIE National E-SPORTS Tournament.

By Napoleon Aquino

SPORTS

By Julie Ann Villanueva and Kriz Louraine Samillano

By Raymon Morante

inomina ng LegendaryIE Falcons ang pwesto sa pag ka kampyonado sa Mobile Legends tournament sa PIIE National Student Chapter E-SPORTS 2020 nitong nakaraang Pebrero 14 via live stream, bitbit ang temang “Establishing Bond of Camaraderie Against the Odds of the New Normal”. Kakaibang team work ang ipinamalas ng grupo ng freshmen students na sina Zairon Callote, Vince Joshua De Jesus, Prince Noah De Leon, Prince Cyron Pablo, John Jeffrey Pangan, Micheal James Pavia at Emmanuell Tablang sa pag laban sa team ng IExcellent ng La Consolacion University of the Philippines para sa huling match ng kompetisyon. Kasabay nito ang naging mainit na tagisan ng nasabing labanan ng dalawang team. “Sa totoo lang, medyo busy kami ng team ko nung time na yon kasi madaming school works. Pero pag may time nagpapractice kami para mas maging efficient yung rotation na gagawin namin sa tournament. Pinalawak din namin yung hero pool namin para pag na ban yung heroes na kalimitan namin ginagamit ay hindi kami mangangapa,” ani ni Tablang ng LegendarIE Falcons. “Ginamit namin yung heroes na komportable kami gamitin at alam namin na kaya naming iexecute ng maayos. Nag focus din kami sa banning para

IEMMENSITY EDITORIAL BOARD

maiban yung heroes na magpapahirap Jericho Ryan L. Cardejon sa rotation namin. Tyaka ang Editor-In-Chief pinakamahalaga sa lahat magtiwala ka sa teamates mo, pag napatay, bawi Anjielyn N. Cortes Associate Editor kaagad wag panghinaan ng loob,” dagdag na salita ni Tablang. Kriz Louraine S. Samillano Managing Editor Naging malaking pag subok ang kakaibang techniques at pag sasanay Eldrin B. Gulapa ng Falcons para sa kabilang kuponan News Editor ngunit tunay rin namang maganda ang Micah B. Bernarte ibinigay na laban ng team IExcellente. Feature Editor Bago pa man sumabak sa Raymon R. Morante National level ang Team LegendarIE Graphics Coordinator Falcons, naiuwi nila ang tiketat Miles Arjoe C. Razo kampeonato sa idinaos na PIIE Northern Layout Editor and Central Luzon Student Chapter Ray Michael M. Nuñez noong Disyembre. Sila rin ay kampeon Nadine Angeli S. Peñaverde sa isinagawang ISIE Mobile LIEague ng Julie Anne Q. Villanueva ISIE BUlSu. Staff Writers “nung una kaya lang namin Napoleon B. Aquino Jr. binuo yung team namin ay para may Cartoonist representative yung section namin Patricia Ann P. Camus sa tournament ng ISIE. Ang goal lang Ruth Joy DC. Vicente namin nung time na yon e mag enjoy Photojournalists at irepresent yung section namin. Di Neil Christopher L. Antonio ko ineexpect na mananalo kami kasi Precious F. San Juan Contributors limited lang yung hero pool namin,” pahayag ni Tablang. Ivy Mar J. Ramos, MBA, PIE, ASEAN ENG. Sa ngayon bitbit ng LegendaryIE Publication Adiviser Falcons ang pride ng kanilang departamento sa kanilang Unibersidad na Bulacan State University para sa Marianne B. Calayag, MS Mfg, PIE, ASEAN ENG. Head, Industrial Engineering Department taunang E-Sports tournament ng PIIE NSC.

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