Newsletter June - October 2019

The Carrier THE OF F ICIAL STUDE NT PUBLIC ATIO N OF J OH N B . L ACSON COL L E G E S FOU N DATI ON (B ACOLOD), I N C. VOLU M E 2 N O.1 | JU N E - OCTO BE R 2019

LACSONIAN LEGACY. John B. Lacson cadets unfurl the flag of the system as they grab five spots at the 2019 Ten Outstanding Maritime Students of the Philippines / TOMSP

Lacsonian cadets dominate TOMSP 2019

BY PAUL IVAN QUEZON

Five out of ten coveted spots of the 2019 Ten Outstanding Maritime Students of the Philippines (TOMSP) were filled in by Lacsonian cadets from the three academic campuses of JBLF System.

D/C Ma. Toiza Gorantes and D/C Ryan Anthony Bretana from JBLFMUArevalo; D/C Zayber Araya and D/C John Kevin Buenaventura of JBLCF-Bacolod;

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JBLCF-B joins Nationwide Coastal Clean Up

and E/C Peter Matthew Bibera of JBLFMUMolo successfully dominated the list of the prestigious award.

“What makes me outstanding is the never ending help and support of the people around me. I see the corrections on my mistakes in life as rooms for improvement. But the most important factor is trusting the Lord that His plans are better and bigger than mine,” D/C Araya said.

The TOMSP conducted by Western Union is an annual search of the best maritime

students of the country. This is part of this year’s 24th National Seafarer’s Day with the theme “Marinong Filipino-Kababaihan: Palakasin sa Industriya!” held last September 29, 2019.

The event is held as a part of the celebration of the National Seafarers Week which is led by the Apostleship of the Sea to give recognition to the vital role of Filipino seafarers in nation building especially that Philippines is one of the top countries in the world producing seafarers.

EDITORIAL

‘START KILLING THEM’

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SPORTS

We are more than Basketball

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The Carrier | NEWS

JBLCF-B joins Nationwide Coastal SPRCY, CRCY Clean Up bags awards during First Aid Olympics

BY JOSHUA MALAPITAN

COMMUNITY OUTREACH. Volunteers gathering themselves as they prepare for a photo opportunity after the 3-hour coastal clean-up activity. / FRANZ GABRIEL BAYLON

BY FRANZ GABRIEL BAYLON

In line with the Nationwide Simultaneous Coastal Clean Up Day, JBLCF-B along with different Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) volunteered for the clean-up activity last September 21 at Purok Crossing 8, Brgy. Tangub, Bacolod City.

Selected clubs and organizations from the institution participated together with the Boy Scouts of the Philippines Negros Occidental Council, Panasiatic Solutions, Philippine Airforce, Handumanan National High School, Tangub Community, Liceo de

La Salle, Bacolod City College, University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod, Felix Yusay, Solar Pacific, Bacolod City National High School, and Bacolod CORE which was headed by Elmeer Meeynard Calimpos.

The wastes collected were approximately 90 sacks mainly composed of plastics, residual wastes, and other nonbiodegradable substances.

Purok Crossing 8 of Brgy. Tangub is an adopted site of JBLCF-B. The school aims to maintain the cleanliness in the area and to spread awareness about plastic pollution to the residents living by the coast.

JBLCF-B awards 2019 Top Feeder Schools

BY PAUL IVAN QUEZON

John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation (Bacolod), Inc. recognizes and awards Ten High Schools in Negros Occidental as this school year’s top feeder schools of the institution last September 12, 2019 at the school’s covered court.

Negros Occidental High School is this year’s Top Feeder school, Bacolod City National High School and St. Joseph La Salle Bacolod follow as 2nd and 3rd, respectively.

“We are overwhelmed. In behalf of NOHS, we are very proud not only as the top feeder school in John B. Lacson but also [as the school that] produces cream of the crop students to John B.

Lacson,” said Mr. Mario S. Amaca, Principal of NOHS.

Victorias National High School, Hinigaran National High School, Dona Hortencia Salas Benedicto National High School, Ramon Torres National High School, Don Bosco Technical Institute, Dona Montserrat Lopez Memorial High School, Binalbagan Catholic College, Sagay National High School, Tabao National High School were also named as part of this year’s 10 top feeder schools.

The awards given by Dr. Sylvino Tupas, Dr. Ma. Eva Hilay, and Dr. Susie Ariola were received by the school heads of the recognized schools.

Out of 11 participating councils in Negros Occidental, JBLCF-B’s Senior Plus Red Cross Youth was hailed as this year’s First Aid Olympics Champion while the College Red Cross Youth bagged 2nd runner up held at Holy Family High School last September 28.

SPRCY and CRCY also won 3rd place and 5th place during the quiz bee and were also awarded Best in First Aid Attire and Best in Yells, respectively.

The event was spearheaded by the Chapter Youth Council of Negros Occidental.

PFP holds Leadership Training Seminar 2019

BY ALLEN TORDESILLAS

“A life that overflows with love makes a difference”, Mr. Kevin Gaitan stressed in his inspirational message as the Peer Facilitator Program of JBLCF-B commenced its Leadership Training Seminar with a theme “Leadership: Putting the pieces together”, last October 4-6 at the HMA Function Hall.

Amidst hustle and bustle, the three-day training was filled with indoor and outdoor undertakings as they began to improve their leadership course. On the first day, a bohemian-themed party was organized by the committee to build camaraderie among club’s fellow members. On the second day, an inspiring discourse about how to be the change that the community needed was delivered

by Mr. Kevin Gaitan, Executive Director of Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute Inc., followed by outdoor physical activities led by the Youth Empowering Youth Initiative.

“Empower and influence your peers for them to be able to help their respective communities despite of our diverse personalities,” PFP President Efraim Arroz quoted.

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COB names 3 Model Students

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JBLCF-B holds annual Unit Research Colloquium

BY ZAYBER ARAYA

UNVEIL. Newly hailed model students strike a pose after they have been recognized as the top three. / JOHN DALE KAW

BY JASELE MAE PRIOLO

As part of the 43rd Foundation Anniversary and Intramural 2019, John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation (Bacolod), Inc. unveiled this year’s Model Students at the school’s covered court, September 10.

Rian Nino Navarro, BSHM, topped the competition and garnered the Best in Talent and Best in Interview awards. Jake Lawrence

Arnaiz of BSCA and Alfredo Mangao of BSHM won first and second runners up, respectively.

Navarro believes that being a Model Student is more than just a title but being a good influence and carrying the responsibilities on the welfare of his fellow Lacsonians.

The Model Student selection is an annual event conducted by the College of Business.

824th NROTC cadets donate blood

BY JOSHUA MALAPITAN

MARITIME PRIDE. Finalists together with the administrator Engr. Neal Sobrejuanite (right most), Dean of College of Maritime Department 2/M Eleno Sing (second from the left) poses a smile after the selection. / JOHN DALE KAW

JBLCF-B hails Unit Model Cadets 2019

BY MA. DANIESSA SALVADOR BLOOD DONATION. A Lacsonian student rests after donating a bag of blood to the Red Cross Council. / JOSHUA MALAPITAN

Through the joint efforts of the 824th NROTC Unit, JBLCF-B Senior Plus and College Red Cross Youth councils, and Philippine Red Cross Negros OccidentalBacolod City Chapter, 147 blood donors took part in the annual bloodletting activity held this morning at the covered court.

“The blood being donated is for free, and you don’t expect anything in return but in case of emergency, the donor can ask for endorsement from the NROTC and at the Philippine Red Cross. They can pay for the processing fee depending on the blood component,” Mr. Joemil Galve, CRCY Adviser said.

John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation (Bacolod), Inc. hails the top 3 Unit Model Cadets 2019 at the school’s covered court, September 9.

Junmel Bajan, Rengil Mana-ay, and Carl Lawrence Pardilla emerged victorious among 10 aspiring cadets. Junmel Bajan garnered the Best in Talent and Carl Lawrence Pardilla for the Best in Interview and Poise and Bearing awards.

“It was unexpected, nonetheless, I am very much grateful to those who helped and believed in me. I owe and offer this success to them,” Mana-ay said.

The Unit Model Cadets will compete for the System Model Cadet selection to be held next year during the Foundation Week celebration.

John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation (Bacolod), Inc. conducts annual Unit Research Colloquium with the theme “Advancing Research Capabilities in Keeping with International Standards for Paper Presentation and Publication” held at the Main Library, August 23, 2019.

Six faculty members of the institution presented various research studies namely, Dr. Araceli C. Doromal, Dr. Sylvino V. Tupas, Engr. Bernardo M. Gasendo, Dr. Violeta A. Neri, Ms. Edgie B. Camento, and Ms. Sally Mae L. Pamplona.

“Research is finding answer to questions and applying recommendations,” Engr. Roberto Neal Sobrejuanite highlighted as he shared his words of welcome and inspiration.

Moreover, Dr. Dennis V. Madrigal, Associate Dean of Recoletos de Bacolod Graduate School, University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos emphasizes the “ Write, Publish, and Repeat”, a challenge for everyone before the presentation proper.

Dr. Carmen C. Menes, Head of Research Accreditation and Quality Management Office of La Consolation College- Bacolod, expressed her reactions and impressions together with Dr. Dennis V. Madrigal.

The colloquium was made possible by the efforts of the Research Department headed by the Unit Research Coordinator, Dr. Emeliza T. Estimo.

RESEARCH COLLOQUIM. Keynote speaker Dr. Dennis V. Madrigal (third from the left) was recognized by the institution as he panels the research presentation of faculty and staff. / JOHN DALE KAW

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The Carrier | EDITORIAL

‘Start Killing Them’

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Zayber Araya ASSOCIATE EDITOR Paul Ivan Quezon MANAGING EDITOR Franz Gabriel Baylon EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Jasele Mae Priolo NEWS EDITOR Allen Tordesillas FEATURE EDITOR Joshua Malapitan SPORTS EDITOR Gabriel Bernardo Buaron FILIPINO EDITOR Arthur Frederic Omelan LITERARY EDITOR Gerold Gerodias UNIT MEDIA CONTENT WRITER Paul Ivan Quezon LAYOUT AND GRAPHIC ARTISTS Chryshan Nheil Alejano Deivanne Joseph Huervana Joshua Wilson Miranda Walter Mispeñas Ruer Torculas PHOTOGRAPHERS Greg Martin Galve Joeffer Galve John Samuel Geriane John Dale Kaw Mary Aileen Labios Ron Albert Libosada Russell John Maliwat Christian Octoso Paul Andrew Repal STAFF WRITERS Stephen Gil Eguico Eliseo Fangunil Rengil Mana-ay Herald Dominic Millado Mark John Priolo Ma. Daniessa Salvador John Rey Urbanozo

MODERATOR Jarebeth Bangoy, Ph.D

‘Go there and you are free to kill everybody’ A fallacious statement conveyed

by President Rodrigo Duterte to Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido- newly assigned deputy director of operations in Bacolod City. These words have re-stimulated the country’s issue regarding extrajudicial killings when we search back the pages of documents obtained by Rappler from the Philippine National Police (PNP), in the last two years dated from July 1, 2016- June 11, 2018, it has been recorded that there has been 23, 518 Homicide cases under investigation which they have calculated to be 33 deaths a day in the country.

33 deaths per day are not that big of a figure if we put it in a ratio to the total number of citizens in the country. But for it to represent the digits of unlawful killings has become alarming. Killing is not an option and will never be a solution to the problems we are facing.

We are only bestowed with a single life and it is not something that we can buy in the market. Those are words intelligibly connected and would stimulate our minds for us to do an action. The statements have been uttered clearly and would be understood even by a child. The precision in the choice of words thumped the prejudicial solution in the fight for antidrug in the country.

“I want to urge those who are engaging in illegal drugs to surrender and not let anything happen to them, like being killed, because life is precious, it came from God, and we should protect it.” words from ‘Yung tinatakutan nila na pulis’, an outline of Pres.

Duterte to Lt. Espenido. Another question kicks in; can we trust the words of the alleged responsible person for the death of two Mayors - one from Leyte in 2016 Mayor Rolando Espinosa and one from Ozamiz City Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog last 2017? The person who described their conversation with Pres Duterte relating to the plan with drug issues in Bacolod city as “like a father talking to his son.”

Two statements of contrary concepts but boils down with the same course of actionfelonious solution. One that is extremely direct and clear in its intention in providing unlawful resolution. The other one refutes his records with the words he declares as the person he needed to be known. Whatever their statements, what matters is that what answer would they provide to resolve the problem in drugs in the country. Let their actions be our guide in judging the statements they are declaring. Investigate what they do, not to what they needed us to understand. Be a judge by giving justice to what is right and correcting the unlawful solutions they provide.

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PH Education: Are We Really Moving Forward?

BY JASELE MAE PRIOLO

We all crave for an education system that will help every Filipino succeed in their chosen endeavor; an education system wherein all are equipped with competence and skills to raise the flag of the Philippines worldwide.

Question is, does our system lock its focus on achieving its goal towards high-quality education?

According to the Philippine Statistic Authority, joblessness remains intractable particularly to the 1.2 million youth that

comprises half of the unemployed in our country. Importantly, education has not delivered on its promise of success for the 2 million unemployed Filipinos who have at least a high school diploma, a quarter of whom also have a college degree.

The fact is that we still have a long way to go.

Our kids are not learning and our youth are not earning. Our education system improved, but two major problems in student achievement and graduate employment remain.

On the contrary, with the extending hand of the local government and private sectors, our country came up for solutions in the areas of teaching, partnership, governance and accountability to address the problems regarding the student’s readiness for the global economy. There are the advancements of local-educational institutions, corporate social

responsibility initiatives of the corporations and the individual pursuits of Filipinos for personal empowerment through education and rise on the number of innovators, researchers, and knowledge producers in our country.

As a nation, we just have to redirect our focus in terms of continuously advocating higher education by supporting any efforts in the improvement of our educational system and individually, we should be more open to educational opportunities because after all, continuous learning and education are still our greatest investments we could give to ourselves.

Improving Maritime Safety in the Philippines

BY ARTHUR FREDIRIC OMELAN

Implementing safety management (ISM Code) aims to promote a good safety culture in the maritime industry. Every shipping organization follows to the guidelines set to ensure the safe operation of every ship, and for creating a safe working environment, protecting its workers from all identified risks, and ensuring the continuous improvement of the safety management skills of the personnel working onboard and onshore

The Philippines is a country that provides or supplies professional and competent seafarer, the country is being introduced to the maritime world because of its location. And Maritime transport is essentially the main mode of moving people and cargo throughout the islands. In that particular matter, The Maritime Industry Authority together with the Philippine Coast Guard plays a very important and crucial role in

ensuring that maritime transport throughout the islands is safe, efficient, and economically viable.

The country lies in the middle of the Western Pacific typhoon corridor serves to make this tremendous responsibility of the Marina, and the Coast Guard, even greater.

Getting ships safely, efficiently, and on-time to their destinations is a shared responsibility between ship owners and these two government agencies. So when shipowners slip up, these government agencies must be able to come in quick and hard.

But this does not seem to be the case.

Numerous incidents of ships not arriving on time or not arriving at all because they never managed to leave have been reported, some as recent as just weeks ago. The causes of these incidents are well documented. In most, engine failure had been the culprit, a terrifying thought if in the middle of a storm.

Yet despite repeated engine failures, a sure sign of unseaworthiness, unseaworthy vessels continue to sail with government approval.

It is not clear whether the government agencies tasked with the awesome responsibility to ensure safe, efficient and economically viable sea travel are being

negligent because that is something higher authorities need to determine officially. But from the level of the general public, that is clearly taking great risks with the lives of people which is not unacceptable.

Complacency has no place in the maritime industry for the safety of life, property and environment is being taken care of. Government regulators cannot remain impervious to a problem bugging the maritime industry. Many ships in the industry are old, their engines unreliable. Managing to operate as such surreptitiously is understandable only if this were a cat-and-mouse game. But to operate under government regulators, especially with their explicit okay, is as unpardonable as it is unconscionable.

It is like trusting everything to luck.

But luck is not a life jacket in sea travel. The country does not need another costly maritime incident just to provoke the government into taking action. The government has to make sure nothing happens. The Marina and the Coast Guard are vested with great authority to weed out unseaworthy vessels. To carry out such awesome responsibility, they must exercise it, not carry it as a badge on their vests.

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The Carrier | OPINION

Coal-free Island: Negros, you are not yet free

BY FRANZ GABRIEL BAYLON

“Adults keep saying: We owe to the young people to give them hope. But I don’t want your hope. I don’t want you to be hopeful.

I want you to panic. I want you to feel the fear I feel every day. And then I want you to act. I want you to behave like our house is on fire.

Because it is,” her soft voice silenced the world leaders as she uttered those words in ageless fierce.

Greta Thunderberg, a 16-year-old climate activist from Sweden inspired the youth of Negros to strike outside the Capitol ground for climate justice — in freeing the Island from the threats of dirty energy and the supremacy of capitalism.

Negros, the home of the green revolution, powered the entire cities with energy flowing from clean and renewable

Emergency!

Emergency! Are we ready?

BY ZAYBER ARAYA

“Better health is central to human happiness and well-being. It also makes an important contribution to economic progress, as healthy populations live longer, are more productive, and save more.” an interpretation of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Health.

In our country, the health care

sources: bioethanol, solar, biomass, wind, hydropower, and geothermal. No wonder why our very own island has been declared as the Renewable Energy Capital of the Philippines.

But despite this development, a 300-MW CFB (circulating fluidized bed) coal-fired power plant is set to be constructed by SMC Global Power Holdings Corp. in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental.

Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. made a declaration by signing an Executive Order that prohibits the entering of coal-fired power plants in the province. Above all, the EO encourages equilibrium between economic growth and environmental welfare by patronizing the development of renewable energy sources through envisioned RE projects.

Negros is just one tiny island among the million pieces the world has. We are strong in braving conflicts; our spirits are burdenproof. But can we really withstand nature when it begins to clamor in the fang of fury?

I guess, we can’t, right? It is nature. And the power of nature is beyond the magnitude of our existence.

Sometimes, water can be unforgiving and can inundate our home as easy as feet crushing over an insect. Being coal-free doesn’t mean that we are already safe. It doesn’t

guarantee that our grandchildren can feel the same comforting sunbeams or can dance beneath the kindest rainfalls.

Our fate heavily depends on both individual and industrial emission of carbon footprints. What’s the value of banning a coalfired power plant when we still waste energy even in the very simple things? From the food we eat to the appliances we use every second, we unconsciously generated a massive amount of carbon footprints. Little by little, bit by bit, while carbon footprints are getting in the way, our own human footprints are fading away.

The wonder of the transpired youth strike for climate justice is never about the EO alone or the number of youth activists that collide, but the discomfort it gave to the people about the reality, about the climate change and how it enormously affect our lives and the lives of our sons and daughters.

We talk so much about the future, but what does it look like? I would be lying to myself if I say that I am not scared that it would not be the same again — like a perfect world where people are not being slaughtered by a terrifying typhoon or polar bears not crowding themselves on a small piece of the glacier or just me staring the glorious sunset as it was.

Yes, we are free from coals but are we free from the prophesied catastrophe?

system has been referred by WHO last 2017 as “fragmented” and does not meet the standards of the organization. Here are the problems threatening our drive towards a healthier country

First is the proposed budget cut in the Department of Health for the year 2020. Base on the news, the budget they intend to allocate by next year is 63% lower than what we have this year. The reason for the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on the budget cut is because of the low budget utilization rate. But having such a big percentage to be deducted would question the security of our citizens regarding healthcare. As a student, I do believe that with the massive subtraction in the budget can lead to scarcity in providing health benefits to the marginalized sector of the community. For a proper health service and assistance

Lastly is the dreadful polio outbreak that has been silenced or dormant for the last 19 years. An investigation has been undertaken and it was later found out in the samples that sewage in Manila and waterways

in Davao already contain poliovirus! It is very terrifying that this kind of virus that can be easily transmitted is already living in our community. It is troubling that we need to wait for an outbreak before we apply measures or are we to settle in the 85% poliomyelitis immunization coverage last year? Or we can still extract more vigor in our government to step-up over the minimum standards of the International Organization for the welfare of our citizens. A prime between staying in the pedestal of the International standards or escalating our pedestal for a guaranteed safeguard of our citizens.

These problems will assay our preparedness when it comes to addressing health emergencies in our country. I think the current happenings are enough initiating more minds to focus more on combating health problems. Let us not wait for the death of our citizens for us to advance our interim measures. Believe in what we commonly hear that ‘Prevention is better than cure.’ because it speaks a lot of what we have before the take-off of a battle.

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BED, CME crowned as Mr. and Ms. JBLCF-B ‘19

KING & QUEEN. Winners of this year’s Mr. And Ms. JBLCF-B in their formal attire smiled on stage as they bear their awards together with last year’s victors at both ends. / JOHN DALE KAW

BY ALLEN TORDESILLAS

John B Lacson Colleges Foundation - Bacolod once again crowned this years’ Mr. and Ms. JBLCF-B at the school’s covered court last September 12, 2019, as part of the annual Foundation Anniversary and Intramurals Week celebration with a theme: “ Lacsonian Rising Together Towards Global Competitiveness”.

Among the 17 aspiring candi dates, John Dale Kaw and Leannah Dominique Taño stood out from the crowd as they showcased their pleasant physique and intelligence during the fire burning competition enabling them to bagged several minor and major awards.

JBLF passes Bureau Veritas audit

BY PAUL IVAN QUEZON

John B. Lacson Foundation System passed the Bureau Veritas certification first surveillance audit of ISO 9001:2015 for Provision of Education, Training, Assessment and Certification last August 5 to 7, 2019.

The surveillance visit covers the three academic campuses: JBLFMU-Arevalo, JBLFMU-Molo, JBLCF-Bacolod, and the Training Center. The audit was led by auditors Reynaldo De Guzman and Tee Jay Robles.

First-class E/C John Dale Kaw won three of the major awards, Best in Talent, Best in Production Number, and Best in Interview.

For the minor awards, he garnered the Mr.Zip Travel Philippines, Mr. Asian United Bank, Mr. Jaunts and Journey, and Mr. Faron Cafe.

“I never expected to be the winner at first because I was really not into pageants.

Everything was a roller coaster from preparations and finishing every detail. It was fun and a very good learning experience.

The journey was not just all about winning.

It was also about learning, self-improvement, responsibility while having fun.” E/C John Dale said.

It was a pride for the Basic Education Department as Leannah Dominique Taño, a

Senior High School student victoriously raised their banner. She reaped the Ms. Lacsonian Choice Award, Ms. Photogenic, and the Ms. Coca - Cola award.

“ It was very unbelievable because I wasn’t expecting to be the next Ms. JBLCF-B 2019. I’ve realized that I’m Highly Favoured and Deeply Loved by God. If it wasn’t for Him, I haven’t gone this far. I am not here for my own self, but I am here to awoke every individual that they are not alone.”, Leannah added.

The newly hailed Mr. and Ms. JBLCF-B would be extending their journey towards the crown vying for the title as Mr. and Ms. JBLFMU during the annual Foundation Anniversary of John B Lacson System that will be held at JBLFMU - Molo, 2020.

The audit aimed to review significant changes in organizational structure, strategic direction and leadership, scope and application, organizational roles and responsibilities, Quality Policy, Quality objectives and performances, Context of the Organization including actions to address risks, Management review, Continual improvement, and the use of Bureau Veritas logo or Accreditation logo.

They also looked into the Maritime Education, Business courses, and Basic Education which the university offers, with the course planning, design and development, preparation, delivery, and evaluation.

Customer satisfaction including handling of feedback, Documented information (permits and licenses), Records and Registration, offices

of the Administrator, Quality Assurance, Human Resource, Student Affairs and Services, Library, and Laboratory, were also part of the audit.

The objectives of the audit was to confirm that the management system of JBLF System complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 standard, the organization’s commitment to maintain the effectiveness and improvement of the management system in order to enhance overall performance, and to confirm whether the operation of the certified management system contributes to the achievement of the organization’s policy and objectives.

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The Carrier | FEATURE

Beyond the Eagle’s flight

BY PAUL IVAN QUEZON

Many of us believe that there is nothing more beyond the peak of success.

They say it is time for us to look back to where we started and see the progress we’ve made along the way, but still, there are some who look beyond the way, and one of them is a true blooded Lacsonian.

Jason James Isada, a senior high school student of JBLCF-B, believes that his passion with scouting does not just stop when he graduated from junior high school but rather grows until he reaches another milestone in his life. At the age of 17, he was elected as the Regional Scout Representative for Visayas in the National Scout Youth Forum of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines.

Achieving that position is one he considers as a story of faith and believing in his own self. Being a Grade 12 student, academics has been his priority and becoming as a Regional Scout Representative was not in his intentions. He was not expecting the opportunity since running for that position was a hasty decision he made.

The election was conducted in Silay City on March 9. Scouts all over Visayas gathered to vote the Scout Representative for the region. During the election, there was a tie of votes from him and his scout opponent from Bohol. And to settle the dilemma, a toss coin was made to determine the winner. “I was really nervous because I represent the entire province,” he said.

It has already been a decade since a youth representative from Negros Occidental went to the National Executive Board of Boy Scouts. Previous scout representatives were always coming from provinces of Aklan and Capiz.

Isada chose heads in the toss coin and as the voting resumes, he entrusted everything to the Lord. A fellow scout told him, “Kuya, tama po talaga ‘yung pinili mo kasi hindi ikaw magiging tail ng Visayas. Ikaw ang magiging head ng Visayas. ikaw talaga mag-rerepresent sa’min sa National Executive Board.”

He was overwhelmed and overflowed by gratefulness when he was hailed as the winner. He sees this as an unexpected opportunity because not all scouts get the

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opportunity to do this. He doesn’t believe luck brought him to that position but because of his faith and trust to the Lord. It was a plan for him and everyone around him.

In scouting, they were taught to enjoy things and to make things memorable always.

And among the 592,502 scouts of Visayas, he was chosen to represent them all. He recognizes this as a heartwarming opportunity which he will remember forever.

Having unity in the region brings harmony. Being the Scout Representative for Visayas, he used this opportunity to be the voice of his fellow scouts from the region.

Communicating with them enabled him to echo the grievances and suggestions to the National Board. They are also encouraging each other to promote activities that would help the scouts, such as, jamborees, camping, community services during holidays, and other community-based programs they could offer. As of now, a lot of projects were already implemented through collective effort of the scouts and has benefited various communities.

“I believe always that scouts in Visayas are making a difference,” he said.

He started his scouting career when he was an eight grade student at Negros Occidental High School. It was also where he reached the Eagle Scout rank after undergoing

six advancement schemes. Reaching the steps of JBLCF-B, he noticed the absence of a scouting institution. Together with his fellow eagle scouts, they established the scouting unit.

127 students signed up to join the organization and most of them are new to scouting but he said these recruits will also undergo training that the Boy Scouts experienced.

Together with Celeste Cananua, Scout Representatives of Luzon and Renibon Galvez, Scout Representative of Mindanao, Isada flies to Manila to attend the National Executive Board Meeting. It is in this gathering that he was able to be with city mayors, governors, national president of BSP, private sectors representative, Regional Director of DepEd, and even former Vice President Jejomar Binay to discuss plans for the benefit of the youth, future activities of the BSP, and other concerns that would benefit the scouting movement.

“As a representative of Visayas, it is really a privilege to have the opportunity to talk with those people who we only look up to before, but now, we are conversing with them.”

“To speak out and to represent the scout membership was not an easy task. We have to live up by the standards, we have to become always at our best and to always uphold what is expected of us,” he concluded.

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JBLCF-B, WV’s entry in National Sustainable and Eco-friendly School Search

ECO DRIVE. JBLCF-B Environmental Representatives receives the award as this year’s first placer in the regional search for sustainable and Eco-friendly schools. / JOSHUA TOTISANO

BY PAUL IVAN QUEZON

With the consistent drive to promote environmental protection, John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation (Bacolod), Inc.’s endeavors now reach the national scene.

The school will represent Region 6 in the 2019 nationwide Search for Sustainable and Eco-friendly Schools by DENR-EMB, CHED, and DepEd, after bagging the First Place in College Category in the regional level last July 12, 2019 at Robinson’s Place Pavia, Iloilo.

The school was also awarded with the Nestle Water Leadership Award and the Energy Leadership Award during the said event.

Environment and Pollution Control Officer Mrs. Amabel B. Subong, together with Community Extension Officer Mr. Joemil Galve, SSG President Jimmy Paz Jr., and EarthGuard President Joshua Totisano received the awards.

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Schools may be described as environment-friendly schools that have initiated and integrated in their instruction, research, extension and/ or administration, programs which are environment-related.

The school’s Integrated Management System (IMS) Policy on Environmental Protection and Pollution Prevention and the

IEMP were institutionalized in line with the mission and vision which is to protect the environment. This policy includes solid waste management which includes the elimination of single-use plastics/straws, toxic and other harmful wastes within the school system; hiring of employees, in which applicants have a sense of environmental awareness and that they are amenable to the school’s environmental policies and programs and willing to get involved in various environmental endeavors.

The school has, in fact, appointed an environment and pollution control officer to observe environmental compliance.

Student engagement is also vital to push through environmental projects and these are spearheaded by the EcoWarriors Club of the Basic Education Department, EarthGuard Organization of the College Department, and the Juan Bikers Club that advocate the use of clean energy and promotes physical health through the use of bikes in going to school.

Prior to this, from bronze, silver, and gold, the institution recently received the Provincial Environment Management Office’s (PEMO) 1st Platinum Certification for its Seal of Good Environmental Governance in Bacolod City last June 25.

The Seal of Gold Environmental Governance was launched to encourage academic institutions to become more

actively involved in environmental issues at a practical and local level; and, to develop skills and understanding among the students, faculty and school administrators in initiating active responses and increasing community awareness and participation on environmental concerns.

JBLCF-B not only limits its endeavors inside the campus. The school adopted a 2-kilometer portion of the Magsungay River and a coastal area in Brgy. Tangub where students, along with the faculty and staff, conduct clean-up and tree growing activities.

The mangrove reforestation project served as protection on coastal residences for the prevention of erosion and strong waves, especially during storms. It also helped in the livelihood of the residents. Barangay personnel sustains and maintains the area. In addition, faculty and staff conducted their researchers on the effectiveness of mangroves before initiating the project.

Currently, the school has in the pipeline, livelihood programs in the community utilizing recyclable materials, seed bank for environment stakeholders and partners and creation of school’s gallery showcasing artworks inspired by nature by the students.

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Carrier, Voyager bag awards at PIA-6 SeminarWorkshop

BY FRANZ GABRIEL BAYLON

JBLCF-B’s student publications The Carrier and The Voyager garnered recognition during the 2019 PIA-6 Basic Journalism Seminar-Workshop held at Sugarland Hotel, October 21-22, 2019.

The awardees from The Carrier are: Rengil Mana-ay as Most Promising Photojournalist, Most Promising Sports Writer (English category), Most Promising Feature Writer (Filipino category); Paul Andrew Repal as Most Promising Photojournalist; Paul Ivan Quezon, Allen Tordesillas, Franz Gabriel Baylon as Promising Feature Writers (English category).

The awardees from The Voyager are: Jeremy Josh Alojado as Most Promising Feature Writer (Filipino category) and Promising Sports Writer (English category); Bobby Jr. G. Maravilla as Most Promising Editorial Writer (English category) and Promising Feature Writer (English category); Gerund Paul E. Basadre as Most Promising Sports Writer (Filipino category); Learn Flores as Promising Editorial Writer (English category); Clyde Adrian G. Caballes as Promising Photojournalist; and Albert Soriano as Promising Editorial Writer (English category).

ROARING LOUD, STANDING PROUD. The carrier publication staff holds their certificates as promising student journalists in different categories / PAUL ANDREW REPAL

LACSONIAN LEADERS. A shot of JBLCF-B student leaders and teacher wearing their barong during the 8th Philippines I Transform / RENGIL MANA-AY

Lacsonians stand out in 8th PITYLC

BY RENGIL MANA-AY

Model Cadet Circle and Supreme Student Government rose to the top during the 8th Philppine I Transform! Young Leaders Convention at Teacher’s Camp, Baguio City on Sept. 19-23, 2019.

Mdpn. Rengil V. Mana-ay achieved the highest honor as Primus Young Leaders Tourney “On-The-Spot Essay Writing Contest” First Placer. Tackling the role of the youth in climate action, Mana-ay bested more than 60 students and SK councils on the said event.

Meanwhile, 3/E Charles Mangga was elected as Deputy Regional and Provincial Rapporteur of the Youth Lead Philippines, Inc. He will serve as the coordinator in implementing the activities of the organization.

Mdpn. Carl Lawrence Pardilla, Mdpn.

Junmel Bajan, SSG President Mdpn. Jimmy Paz Jr. were finalists in on-the-spot Poster Making, on-the-spot Photo Contest, and I Transform Journey, respectively.

“We are now living in the great perhaps of mass extinction. If we will not act

now, this great perhaps will turn into great absolute. Of course, we must not let that happen. The future belongs to us, and we all must take part to realize it,” Mana-ay said.

Youthlead Philippines’ I Transform!

Young Leaders Convention (PITYLC) is the country’s largest and most diverse gathering of youth and adult leaders on the Sustainable Development Goals and community development transformation.

The said event is open to youth and adult leaders from state universities and colleges, private universities and colleges, community youth organizations, Sangguniang Kabataan, and local government units.

The PITYLC is endorsed by the Commission on Higher Education, National Youth Commission, National Anti-Poverty Commission, and the Department of Interior and Local Government. It is supported by the Department of Education, Climate Change Commission, and the National Economic and Development Authority.

PEA Officers donate 25 LCD projectors

BY JOSHUA MALAPITAN

The Parents-Employees Association (PEA) had their turn-over ceremony of 25 LCD projectors to the JBLCF-B community held at the PEA Center last August 30, 2019.

Engr. Roberto Neal Sobrejuanite, 2/M Eleno Sing, and Mrs. Ana Juline Dangallo, received the projectors donated by the members of PEA headed by their president, Mrs. Susie Alim, aiming a more conducive learning for the students.

NEW LCDs. JBLCF-B Administrator together with faculty and staff receives 25 new LCDs from Parents-Employees Association / JOSHUA MALAPITAN

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CHMSC-Alijis triumphs JBLCF-B’s first hiphop competition

BY FRANZ GABRIEL BAYLON

CHECKMATE. JBLCF-B chess team took their victory pose showcasing their medals during the NOPSSCEA chess tournament / MA. DANIESSA SALVADOR

JBLCF-B woodpushers garner medals on NOPSSCEA chess tourney

BY GABRIEL BUARON

JBLCF-B garnered 1 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze medals with Paulino Manao of BSMT winning the gold medal for the individual category boys. 1 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze with Jaycel Tabusares of BSHRM winning the gold medal for the individual category girls, and bronze in the team play category during the NOPSSCEA Season 39 chess tournament at STI West Negros University.

IAMU AGA 20: Intercultural conference of universities around the world

BY ALLEN TORDESILLAS

Three units from JBLFMU system sent their respective delegates in the recently concluded International Association of Maritime Universities Annual General Assembly (IAMU AGA 20) with a theme:

Various schools showcased their talents in dancing as they participated in the first inter-school hiphop competition at the covered court, September 11.

At the end of the close fight, Carlos Hilado Memorial State College- Alijis was hailed as champion, proceeded by Colegio de San Agustin-Bacolod as 1st runner-up, and Bacolod City National High School as 2nd runner-up.

This event will now be part of the annual DANCE CRAZE. CHMSC - Alijis student dancers showed unbearable faces as dance competition during the Intramural. they dominate the dance floor wearing a white getup / PAUL ANDREW REPAL

JBLCF-B athletics team wins big

BY RENGIL MANA-AY

Mariners are not only fast and strong in waters but also in fields.

BACOLOD CITY - John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation Bacolod athletic team made waves at Panaad Park and Stadium as they clinched 8 golds, 16 silvers, and 6 bronze, finishing first up and second runner up in the 39th NOPSSCEA Athletics Competition, on October 18.

Combining the hustle and persistence, the college athletics team was hailed as this year’s first runner up.

John Christian Mediano led the team standing, nabbing golds in 100m, 200m, and 400m event. Christian Ayuco also wowed the crowed as he showed his endurance, bagging a gold and two silvers in 5km Walkathon, 3km, and 10km run. On the other hand, Jay-r Lambot garnered gold in Hammer Throw and Jar-r Bugos registered two medals with gold in

Javelin Throw and silver in Discus Throw.

Louiejay Salazar and Harley Tizon captured two silvers in Long Jump and Triple Jump respectively. Christian La Luna got silvers in 1500m and 5km run; Yogene Kylle Mediana also added two medals in the tally with silvers in 400m and 800m dash; Armando Tenero snagged a silver in 110Om Hurdles.

Moreover, the team also finished silver in 4x100m and 4x400m relay.

Meanwhile, JBLCF-B high school department finished as second runner up.

Winners of the athletics competition in NOPSSCEA Season 39 will advance to the provincial meet, for secondary divisions, and the tertiary winners will compete in the regional PRISAA.

“Charting the Course for the Future of Maritime Universities: Environmental, Technological, Economical, Social, Policy Impacts.”, held at Tokyo, Japan last Oct. 29 Nov. 2, 2019.

Amongst the participating universities from different countries, D/C Zayber Araya of BSMT 4-NSA from JBLCF-B presented a poster research presentation entitled “Millennial Seafarers as today and tomorrow’s generation of Marine Officers: Implications and Future Directions.”, together with the delegates from other units.

The Annual General Assembly is a unique forum held to achieve one of IAMU’s

primary goals: Continued Global Leadership in Maritime Capacity-building through networking and excellence in MET.

MARITIME FRONTLINERS. Member universities and national organization representatives joined the photo opportunity in Tokyo, Japan during IAMU AGA 20 / ZAYBER ARAYA

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We are more than Basketball

BY RENGIL MANA-AY

Sorry to pop your bubbles fanatics, but reality speaks that Basketball is too good for us. Standing against European and American teams, Filipinos seem like David, only that we could not put down the Goliaths of Basketball. Yes, it is the harsh truth that we, Filipinos, who are crazy in love with this sport, should realize. It is now the time that we should put the limelight on the other sports where we actually have great chances of making it to the top of the world.

Recently, a native of Cavite has emerged as champion as he whipped the world’s no. 1 to capture the coveted World Fischer Random Chess title.

Another Pinoy Pride, right? But actually, no. The credit went to where it was due, for Wesley So carried the flag of United States of America rather than the flag of his homeland. The 26-year-old So left the country five years ago for the United States to pursue a dream of becoming a world

champion.

In addition, Filipino teen Carlos Edriel Yulo put the spotlight on the country at the 2019 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships by qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, reaching the top 10 of the men’s individual all-around final and becoming the first Filipino world champion by ruling the men’s floor exercise. He is also the first-ever Southeast Asian to capture gold in the Worlds. Yulo, who grew up in Pasay City, has been training in Tokyo, Japan for three years already. He is also studying there and now fluent in Japanese.

If there is something that these world champions have in common, that is they had to leave the country to make their dreams into reality. Isn’t it saddening? We have so many talented athletes here in the Philippines but we do not have the means to nurture and support them. These two are the living proof. Take a look at how

over-financed basketball players are as compared to other sports where we are actually winning international games.

Hidilyn Diaz for instance needed to appeal to the public first before receiving the support that she deserved. We have invested so much in sports like Basketball and Volleyball where height is might, and we have missed the potentials of the athletes in the sports other than these.

Don’t take it wrong, Filipinos, we like basketball, but we’re small. That is something that we cannot deny. Height is essential in sports like such, and we lack that. We have to give the same support, better if greater than, we give to Basketball into the other sports. Let us start in our school, let us give the spotlight to the games where we are winning, not just in the mainstream. Let us support the athletes from Badminton, Swimming, Athletics, Chess, and others. Because in fact, we are more than Basketball.

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