KAMALAYAN 2013-2014 1T by KAMALAYAN

BIG DAY FOR MMA

BUWAN NG WIKA

KAMALAYAN launched, Midsummer opens

WikaMalayan 2013 nakatakdang ipagdiwang

Two important events mark today, 13 August 2013: COM123 (Writing for Print) launches its official publication’s maiden issue and COM124 (Intro to Theater Arts) stages an adaptation of a Shakespeare classic.

Muling ipagdiriwang ng mga magaaral at guro ng Malayan Colleges Laguna ang WikaMalayan sa darating ng Agosto 14. Nakatakda ding ilunsad ang isang aklat na isinulat ng ating mga propesor sa Filipino.

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KAMALAYAN The Official Publication of COM123: Writing for Print • College of Arts and Science • Malayan Colleges Laguna

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With more than a thousand media students, teachers, and practitioners in attendance, the first ever Student Media Congress was held last July 26 and 27 at the De La Salle University in Manila with the theme “Exploring Media Breakthroughs.”

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he number of enrollees in Malayan Colleges Laguna increased by 31% from last school year according to the Office of the Registrar. Figures obtained on July 12 show a total of 3,720 students enrolled in the first term of school year 20122013. Enrollment for school year 2013-2014 was held on June 3-5, with a record number 4,302 students enrolled in their respective programs. MCL only had 600 students when it was first established in 2007.

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CAS welcomes BAB students in joint assembly

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MMA students attend first SMC ay one saw five guest speakers delivering their messages to the attendees. Rappler CEO and Executive Editor Maria Ressa, Philippine Daily Inquirer Senior Editor John Nery, InterAksyon.com Managing Editor Jaemark Tordecilla, Manila Broadcasting Company Ad and Promo AVP Val Victa, and ABSCBN Marketing Head Nandy Villar each took the stage to address the delagates from various schools and universities. The speakers’ talks were about the future of media and how traditional channels will and must respond to possible changes in the coming years. “The makeup of people on

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The makeup of people on social media is the same as the makeup of people in our society. The moment you have one dissenter, other people in the mob stop and think.

--Rappler CEO Maria Ressa

social media is the same as the makeup of people in our society. The moment you have one dissenter, other people in the mob stop and think,” Ressa noted in her speech. As to the future of print media, Continued on PAGE 4

RAWR. The first batch of MMA students graduated last May, with some even joining the faculty. What are some of them up to these and what can they say to current students? Story on Q&A, PAGE 12. ILLUSTRATION BY MMA ALUMNUS JO GREGORIO

he College of Arts and Science held its annual General Assembly last July 18 at the Francisco Balagtas auditorium. MMA students gathered once again, this time joined by BA Broadcasting (BAB) students. Loud cheers filled the auditorium as hosts Zk Guevarra and Pauline Alvarez introduced the students from the college by batch. CAS Dean Dr. Joy Hofileña greeted and welcomed everyone with her opening remarks, quickly followed by an AV presentation showcasing the different accomplishments by our fellow students for the past years. MCL administrators, CAS officers, faculty members, and staff were then introduced one by one for the new students. Students who excelled by joining and winning various Continued on PAGE 4

MCL offers two new programs

Opens doors to future broadcasters and architects JOY MARAGAY & JOANNA PERNITO

alayan Colleges Laguna introduced two new programs this year— Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting (BAB) under the College of Arts and Sciences and Bachelor of Science in Architecture under Mapúa Institute of Technology at Laguna (MITL). Committed to development BAB Program Chair Prof. Maria Rovilla Sudaprasert

believes that what sets the program apart from MCL’s other programs is its service and commitment to development. She explains that BAB aims to be at par with MCL’s other programs which have already made impressions with their impressive board exam results. “We still have to create our own image,” Prof. Sudaprasert asserts. Continued on PAGE 4

NEW PROGRAMS. MCL started offering the architecture and broadcasting programs this term. PHOTO BY KP MORALES

THE FIRST OF MANY

Conversations with personalities KAMALAYAN got to sit down and talk with a number of people. Know more about MCL President and CEO Dr. Reynaldo Vea, doodle artist Lei Melendres, and cartoonist Manix Abrera. MORE ON PEOPLE, PAGES 7, 9, AND 11

IN THIS ISSUE CSCE set to help communities more effectively 2 ENG025P reaches out to Banlic pupils 2 Seminar tackles cyberbullying 2 MCL treats new freshmen 2 Film org Pilak holds first general assembly 4 DesCo calls out to aspiring designers 4 Satisfying the “awareness instinct” 6 The trike situation 6 Hello, Edmodo! 6 Polar 7 Exemplifying excellence and virtue 7 A quick chat with the Itchyworms 8 Artists unite for Kulutan 8 Doodling with Lei 9 Pinoy komiks stripped 11 Q&A 12

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CSCE set to help communities ENG025P reaches out to Banlic pupils more effectively LEVI JUN MISCALA

he Community Service and Relations Office (CSRO) of Malayan Colleges Laguna (MCL) empowered and encouraged the Malayan students to help for the betterment of our society. CSRO is now restructured and redefined as a result of the innovative plans of the institution. They are now aiming to help nearby communities more effectively. The reconstruction of CSRO gave birth to a new purpose and goals as well as giving it a new name. The Center for Service

CHIE TENORIO & MIA TATLONGHARI

Learning and Community Engagement (CSCE) is the new CSRO. Compared to the community-centered idea of the CSRO, the CSCE focuses more on a student-centered idea. “Kasi kung sasabihin natin na community-centered siya, so the idea is to give projects to the community and sustain it for a long time. The problem is, we are an educational institution,” says Prof. Raychelle Artuz, head of the Service-Learning section of the new office. This is also in line with the outcomes-based

education (OBE) thrust of MCL. MCL now is not only aiming to change the lives of the people in the communities but provide a service-learning opportunity for the students. This also awakens their consciousness in their socio-civic responsibility. The CSCE opens the door of opportunity for every course to initiate a community servicelearning projects. The office also offers support for these projects. The CSCE encourages the whole MCL community to participate in community service initiatives.

TEAM CSCE. The CSCE’s Leopoldo Aquino, Rafael Louise Gregorio, and Raychelle Artuz. PHOTO BY STEPHANIE MASALTA

Seminar tackles cyberbullying JOY MARAGAY

alayan Colleges Laguna hosted a seminar with the theme “Cyberbullying: Should the School Make a Tougher Stand?” last July 16 to raise awareness about and to prevent cyberbullying. MCL invited the Vice Dean of De La Salle University College of Law, Atty. Jocelyn P. Cruz as the speaker for the event. Cruz started the seminar by singing her own versions of “Pagdating ng Panahon” and “Bakit Pa?” changing the lyrics to remind the audience the severity and difficulty a cyberbullying case. Cruz tackled several issues about cyberbullying both locally and internationally. She said that cyberbullying is evident on most popular social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter and leads to the death of several teenagers worldwide. Her talk also included tips on how to act when being bullied. She also encouraged the audience to participate in the fight against it. Victims of cyberbullying are soon to be protected by the law. A bill is already pending in Congress that aims to address

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We misuse the gifts of the Internet and that leads to cyberbullying.

the needs and concerns of these victims. “The Internet is very beautiful but we misuse the gifts of the Internet and that leads to cyberbullying,” Cruz said. The seminar not only aimed to educate the MCL students but it also focused on how the teachers of MCL should handle cyberbullying-related issues. “MCL will never tolerate bullying,” said the Director of Office of Student Services (OSS), Prof. Clarence Darro del Castillo. “The school will help and support those who are victims of bullying,” he added. The seminar ended with an open forum wherein students and professors got to ask Atty. Cruz on further information and details about cyberbullying.

peech and Oral Communication (ENG025P) students in coordination with the Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement (CSCE) conducted a culminating activity to promote knowledge and practice of communication in English at Banlic Elementary School last July 25 and 26. The activity aimed to teach and share to Grade 3 and Grade 6 pupils of the selected school what ENG025P students learned about communication and speech through a seminar and workshop. Games and activities of English-related topics such as grammar, subject-verb agreement, and tongue twisters were played in the said activity. “It was my choice,” said Ms. Jonah Belle Valero, course coordinator, about the why her class decided to reach out. Last year’s culminating activity was held at the Francisco Balagtas Auditorium. But, she considers the place as the “comfort zone” of Multimedia Arts students. This year, she wanted to challenge her ENG025P students by doing an outreach activity. According to her, more preparation was required, and the students got the chance to communicate with people outside the campus. Banlic Elementary School

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Expect more from students who do the least. garnered the lowest National Achievement Test (NAT) results in Cabuyao last year. This information made Ms. Valero’s class choose the school as the beneficiary of the outreach activity. The ENG025P students considered their activity a success. They were able to bond with the pupils of Banlic Elementary School who enjoyed and learned a lot from the workshop. Although the “English Only” policy was not applied, Ms. Valero shared that some of the pupils could still understand her even when she communicated with them in English. She explains that underestimating children will not help them grow. “Expect more from students who do the least” is one of Ms. Valero’s favorite quotes. And she lives by it when it comes to her students. She believes that all students have the capability to progress, but most lack motivation. This kind of activity will give the students the drive to showcase their talents.

MCL treats new freshmen Itchyworms play to excited crowd despite rains PATRICK SUELTO

he newest batch of freshmen took part in Freshmen Treat 2013 featuring the Itchyworms last June 21 at the covered court. Gates opened at exactly 4:30PM. Zk Guevarra and Nessa Mendoza stood as hosts. A raffle draw followed by a trivia game signalled the start of the event. Freshmen were given the chance to win MCL items such as jackets and ID laces.

Guest band Merry Mayhem composed of Multimedia Arts (MMA) students Kylix Filamor, Marion Realon, Jett Ilagan, Mico Bautista, and their friend Blad Inandan headlined the event, performing two songs before the much awaited main act. The Itchyworms took to the stage shortly after their arrival. They performed a number of their hit songs such as “Gusto Ko Lamang Sa Buhay” and

SCRATCH THAT ITCH! The Itchyworms perform in front of an excited MCL crowd.

“Akin Ka Na Lang.” They also sang their new song from their latest album “After All This Time.” Lead vocalist Jugs Jugueta conducted a game inspired by the “Sine Mo ‘To!” segment from the hit ABS-CBN “It’s Showtime!” Four lucky students took part and won download cards for the band’s latest album. The event was a success despite the rainy weather.

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Theater class to stage Shakespeare adaptation today, Thursday

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The goal is for them to be exposed to this kind of art. babaliin mo yung mga naunang play. Medyo comedic ‘tong play na ‘to eh, tapos ang maganda dito para maka-relate mga kapwa studyante, yung ibang theme setting before imo-modernize namin,” said Adrian Carolino, assistant director. In order to fully convey the play, props and costumes are needed. Contributions were made by the members of the class to pull it off. Aside from contributions, they even thought of doing fund raising activities such as setting up a photo booth, selling old papers and pastries, and garage sales. MCL students and employees may see the theater production for a minimal fee of Php 50.

“Creativity is piercing the mundane to find the marvelous.” --Bill Moyers

WikaMalayan 2013 nakatakdang ipagdiwang Aklat sa Filipino ilulunsad bukas, Agosto 14 KARIZZA VICENTE

LEVI JUN MISCALA & KARIZZA VICENTE

alayan Colleges Laguna makes another first in its history as a classical theatrical play written by Shakespeare will be performed and produced by Multimedia Arts students. The COM124 (Introduction to Theater Arts) class under Prof. Christine Desacado will be staging an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream on August 13 and 15, 2:30-4:00PM. The main objectives of the play are to showcase the MMA students’ talents and introduce Shakespeare to the students of Pulo National High School. “Alam naman natin na mahal ang ticket ng isang theater play that is why it is like charity. For them it is free. Since the goal is for them to be exposed in this kind of art, kasama na dun syempre para maging familiar sila kay Shakespeare at matuto. At mag-enjoy sila sa gagawin naming play,” said Rasty Gauna, director of the play. In order to be cast for the play, each potential actor was given chances to perform scenes from the script. There are many challenges in translating a classic play into a modern one. “Sa MCL kasi more on parang modern times na ang mga setting ng play. This time ang A Midsummer Night’s Dream ang unang classical play na ipapalabas sa auditorium natin. ‘Tsaka kakaiba ‘to kasi

KAMALAYAN

uwing Agosto ay nakikiisa ang Malayan Colleges Laguna sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika sa pamamagitan ng WikaMalayan. Ito ay hango sa mga katagang “wika” (language) at kamalayan (awareness). Taun-taon ay patuloy pang nililinang at pinagaganda ang paraan ng pagdiriwang nito. Ang Buwan ng Wika ay isang paraan ng pagpapahayag ng pagpapahalaga, paggalang at pagmamahal sa ating bayan. Ang WikaMalayan ay may layuning ipamahagi ang mga impormasyon tungkol sa ating sariling tradisyon at pamana mula sa ating mga ninuno. Mahalagang malaman ng mga nakababatang henerasyon ang kahalagahan ng ating wika upang sila’y hindi maging dayuhan sa sariling bayan. Sa pamamagitan ng ganitong pagdiriwang, ating pinapanumbalik at muling pinagaaralan ang kahalagahan ng wika na nakapaloob sa ating kasaysayan mula sa mga katutubo at tradisyonal na sayaw, awit, kasuotan at mga gawi. Ang nakaraang pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika ay may temang “Tatag ng Wikang Filipino Lakas ng Pagka-Pilipino.” “Ang mga estudyante ay mga manananghal din kaya’t natututo sila habang umaarte sa entablado. Tulad ng tinikling, ang mga estudyante ay kinakailangang mag-imbistiga nang mabuti upang malaman ang istorya ng sayaw, paano ito igalaw, tamang pag-project ng kasuotan at tamang galaw nito,” sabi ni Ginoong Rogelio Valenzuela, propesor sa Filipino ng College of Arts and Science. Sa nakaraang pagdiriwang din ay binigyang tuon at importansya ang maiikling pagbasa patungkol sa ating bansa, tradisyon, awitin at sayawin. Pinamalas din ang tradisyonal

na kasuotan sa pamamagitan ng ramp modeling. Naging matagumpay ang pagdiriwang hindi lamang dahil ginawa ng mga estudyante ang kanilang makakaya kundi natutunan din nila ang tunay na kahalagahan ng Buwan ng Wika. Ngayong taon, muling ipamamalas ang mga talento ng mga mag-aaral ng Malayan Colleges Laguna sa temang “Wika Natin sa Daang Matuwid.” Magiging kapana-panabik ang buwan ng Agosto ngayon dahil ang tuon ng pagdiriwang ay ang MusikaMalayan, Lakan at Lakambini 2013 at maging poster making. “Ang poster making ay hindi para sa lahat ng gustong sumali. Ito ay laan lamang para sa mga estudyante ng Filipino ng MCL. Para naman maipakita nila ang kanilang natatagong galing at pagkamalikahin. Ngunit pwede namang manood ang mga gustong manood,” dagdag ni Ginoong Valenzuela. Sa gaganaping pagdiriwang ay ilulunsad din ang pinakahihintay na librong isinulat mismo ng ating mga propesor sa Filipino na sina Dr. Elizabeth Morales-Nuncio, Jean Marie DealinoGragasin, Vilma Alcantara-Malabuyoc, at Ginoong Valenzuela. Kasama din sa mga may akda si Dr. Rhoderick Nuncio ng De La Salle University-Manila. Ang libro ay pinamagatang Makabuluhang Filipino sa Iba’t Ibang Pagkakataon: Batayang Aklat sa Pagbasa, Pagsulat, at Pananaliksik sa Antas Pangkolehiyo. Ang librong ito ang magiging sanggunian ng mga susunod na estudyante ng Filipino sa MCL. Ang tunay na kahulugan ng Buwan ng Wika ay kung paano natin mapahahalagahan, mapananatili at mapayayabong ang wikang sa atin ay ipinamana.

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Film org Pilak holds first general assembly Series of workshop-seminars on filmmaking starts

DANYEL MAXIN SANTOS

HI-HO, SILVER! AWAY! Pilak members are hopeful about the use of film as a medium for expression, as well as a medium for change.

ewly-formed film organization Pilak held its trade launch at the Francisco Balagtas Auditorium last July 13. The event covered the officers’ and the members’ oath-taking. It also included the introduction of Pilak as an organization and its plans for this school year. Hosted by Multimedia Arts student Rasty Gauna, the event started off with the opening remarks by Pilak adviser and CAS instructor Paeng Palis, where he mentioned that joining the organization is a learning-process for everybody, and that everyone

should enjoy the experience. Pilak president Zk Guevarra then explained the organization’s purpose and goals for its members and the community. As stated during his speech, Pilak aims to promote the culture of filmmaking and use the medium not just for the sake of expression, but to communicate a message that can help the community. Guevarra also discussed plans about the “Pilak Collection” wherein the organization will contribute original DVDs to the school’s library to be used as reference material by both the school and the organization’s

DesCo calls out to aspiring designers DANYEL MAXIN SANTOS

he Design Collective (DesCo) held its very first orientation last June 17. It was followed by the organization’s first general assembly last August 1 at the E.T.Yuchengco Lobby. Multimedia Arts (MMA) students JD Baylon, Gerald Saavedra and adviser Dennis Lampitoc led the events. The organization was created to bring together students with passion for art and design. It also aims to serve as a training ground for future designers. “We established Design Collective because we wanted to share what we have learned to younger students. We also felt that the raw talents of CAS students are being put to waste, so we wanted to at least create a sense of direction for the young artists and designers,” says DesCo’s Vice President Saavedra. DesCo offers workshops on graphic design, illustration, typography, branding, identity, web design, advertising, and motion graphics. These workshops are created to help its members produce outstanding portfolios. “We want [DesCo] to be known as an organization that is ‘kind to our clients, creative, up-to-date, technologydriven, and punctual with

our deadlines.’ We have this long-term goal of establishing DesCo as a design studio in the future. We are optimistic and we are planning ahead,” Saavedra adds. Malayan Colleges Laguna’s BA CommunicationMultimedia Arts program offers a wide variety of subjects from journalism, TV production, graphics design and even advertising. Students not only learn theories in communication, but also get to apply them as well in real-life situations. DesCo provides an alternative venue and oppor tunit y for students to learn from, interact and collaborate with fellow student-ar tist s outside the classroom. NOTE: Some of the materials used in this issue are products of DesCo members. Credits are due to JD Baylon for the Midsummer images and Gerald Saavedra for the WikaMalayan image.

members. The event outlined the organization’s plans for its members in the coming school terms. For this term, the organization lined-up several seminars for pre-production, production and post-production for their members. Industry professionals were contacted to conduct the said seminars and share their knowledge about filmmaking. For the second term, the organization plans to coordinate a series of film appreciation activities. As stated by Ivan Descartin, Pilak member, “Kung alam nating buuin ang isang film, kailangan alam din natin kung

paano siya hihimay-himayin.” And lastly for the third term, an awarding event is being planned to showcase the members’ outputs for the whole year and to recognize their participation in Pilak’s yearlong activities. The second part of the trade launch focused on the introuction of organization’s members to each other. The attendees were divided into seven groups. Each group was tasked to produce a creative output by the end of this term. It will be a challenge for everybody as it is the first time for everyone to work outside of their peer groups. The officers of Pilak, followed

MMA students attend first SMC

MCL offers two new programs

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Kung alam nating buuin ang isang film, kailangan alam din natin kung paano siya hihimay-himayin. by the members took their oath during the general assembly. Mr. Palis led the officers while Guevarra took charge of the members during the activity. Pilak’s series of seminarworkshops started last July 20 and will continue for the rest of August and the school year.

CAS welcomes BAB students in joint assembly

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Nery said, “The newsprint industry is slowly migrating to the digital edition. Yes, print newspapers will still be around a few years from now. But they will be fewer.” Nandy Villar talked about a new way to access TV, which is through the Internet by visiting the website IWanTV. Victa discussed the history and future of radio. Tordecilla talked about the power of ideas online and how to engage with online communities. The second day of the Congress consisted of a number workshops conducted by media professionals. Students were allowed to choose which workshops to attend with topics ranging from animation, literature, and knowledge management, to name a few. Several MMA students from MCL participated in the competing workshops and some of them won. Bea Lacdan, Alandale Palisoc, and Krisjord Viel Duñgo won first place in the TV Production workshop conducted by John Wong, Pixel Art Media Production Co. Post Production Supervisor. Another group, composed of Levi Miscala, Martin Jarmin, and Stephanie Masalta meanwhile won second place in the Branding for Magazines workshop handled by freelance graphic designer Carlo Vergara. The organizers capped off the the two-day event with an awarding ceremony held at a culminating party dubbed “Unveil.” The DLSU Student Media Office is now planning for the second SMC to be held either in 2014 or 2015.

The BAB program has a total of 19 freshmen and a transferee. The program plans to deliver continuous marketing through radio plugs, print ads, and television commercials. “We will make it known that MCL now offers a very good program, which is BAB,” she added. Broadcasting students are expected to acquire advanced knowledge on various broadcasting elements which will be attained through outcomebased education.

competitions outside the campus were recognized and awarded with certificates. Dr. Hofileña urged students to keep on joining competitions and treat them as training grounds in improving their acquired skills. Newly-elected officers of the CAS Student Council, led by President Ana Katrina Ramsey were introduced shortly after. Representatives of the two organizations under CAS, The Design Collective and Pilak invited students to join their organizations. While guest band was Merry Mayhem was preparing for an intermission number, various students showed off their witty and talented sides by sharing jokes and performing for everyone. Faculty member Jonnah Belle Valero introduced the two guest speakers for the event. John Gonzales, the Creative Director of advertising agency TeamAsia, gave a talk teaching the students how to handle certain jobs and how to succeed in the business. He was followed by TeamAsia’s Anna Patricia Paras who shared her experiences working in the creative industry. Dr. Hofileña together with MMA program chair Prof. Oliver Carlo Castillo awarded the speakers with Certificates of Appreciation. Prof. Castillo then gave his closing remarks, followed by the singing of the Malayan Hymn officially ending the program.

Combining art and science In stark contrast to BAB’s small number of students, the Architecture program has 120 freshmen exceeding the standard number of applicants. This caused the five-year program to be made into a quota course. Architecture Program Chair Prof. Wilfredo Gacutan said that MCL’s future architects will be at par with graduates of other schools considering the effort and the willingness of the administration to invest in the facilities, books, and competent faculty members. “Architecture students should be artistic by birth because architecture is in the field of designing,” Prof. Gacutan said. “Aside from artistic, [the student needs a] scientific side” he added. “We can only expect the best. We can only expect the best product,” Prof. Gacutan guarantees about the future graduates of the program.

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Satisfying the “Awareness Instinct”

ournalism as a profession may have been in existence for a mere four centuries—a tiny blip in the whole history of humanity—but the principles that guide it have been around since the first story was spoken (or grunted, painted, danced, or sang) in the rudimentary dwellings of our forebearers. People have always been curious about what’s going on around them. Journalists and press critics Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel have famously referred to this behavior as the “Awareness Instinct.” They say that individuals The Trike Situation have always wanted to know what’s beyond the MARIA NIRA MADRIDEJOS horizon, how the weather will be the next day, he scene has always been like this: the queue in or what happened to someone he or she knows. Pulo’s Tricycle Terminal “We need news to live our lives, to protect reaches the National Road by ourselves, bond with each other, identify 7:00AM. For two consecutive students and even friends and enemies. Journalism is simply the years, employees of Malayan Colleges system societies generate to supply this news. Laguna never experienced a That is why we care about the character of short line during this time. The long queues cost MCL people 15 news and journalism we get: they inf luence to 30 minutes tardiness in their the quality of our lives, our thoughts, and our morning classes. In addition, long lines are also formed culture,” the duo have expressed. during the 5:30PM and 7:00PM It is this inherent need for awareness dismissals. No tricycles are seen the terminal in front MCL’s (kamalayan in our Mother Tongue) that at back entrance during these has fed our imaginations since the dawn of hours. This makes the students civilization. It is what has guided movements walk towards Pulo-Diezmo Road to meet coming tricycles. of cultures and beliefs, goods and services, And that is actually a welcome individuals, and perhaps most importantly, improvement since sidewalks information throughout our history as sapient beings. Hello, Edmodo! On the other hand, information, as most knowledge management experts would tell TET QUIMPO you, is only of use when you get it at the right he shift from time, at the right place. traditional to digital and online education With all these in mind, we present to you is going viral. Malayan KAMALAYAN with its tagline “information Colleges Laguna is proving within reach.” Our first attempt at bringing its commitment to quality information that matters to the MCL education by providing tools that will cope with the community may be f lawed or far from perfect, rise of new technology. but it could be the start of something great, of Web applications such as Microsoft Outlook, LORE, something noble. and Moodle provide a virtual Journalism is the beacon that steers learning environment for navigators in the darkness of the night. It is students. These applications offer interaction between the map that guides explorers when they are the students and their lost. It is the proverbial light at the end of the professors even outside the classroom. Students tunnel. It is the vanguard that tells citizens with smartphones can also access the services with that they live in a free society. mobile apps. You can However, much like everything in this fast- their download the app on your paced world we live in, journalism is faced with mobile phones and have the challenges and opportunities brought on a channel to your courses whether online or offline. by the advent of new technology and new ways With this, you won’t be of thinking and making sense of the universe. constrained to go to school to turn in an assignment What is clear is that journalism is here to just or project. stay. And we are here to defend it and pay A newly introduced web homage to its significance and its purpose. We app for ‘blended learning,’ as most professors’ say, vow to satisfy the awareness instinct that was introduced recently guides people in their everyday pursuit of this year. Edmodo (www. edmodo.com) as a learning knowledge and sense of the world. management system (LMS),

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[The admin’s solution to the transportation issue] has, without a doubt, benefited countless MCL students and employees. But that is just telling one side of the story. along that road did not even exist until recently. It was only also just recently that MCL felt the need make internal arrangements to address this issue of public transportation for its students and employees. Shuttle services in the form of vans are now available at specific hours from Monday through Saturday. At first the vehicles were only intended for individuals from Pacita and nearby areas. It was only in June when the shuttle services started catering to those living in Sta. Rosa, Biñan

and Calamba. The solution to the transportation issue was created and implemented. And it has, without a doubt, benefited countless students and employees. But that is just telling one side of the story. The same solution has also caused an outburst of emotions from the members of PULTODA. Some of the tricycle drivers felt they were bypassed when the MCL administration decided on the shuttle services without Continued on PAGE 7

As much as we are used to learn in a traditional classroom setting, the idea of blended learning makes our work as students more manageable.

is easier to use as it has features similar to a popular social networking site— Facebook. For some courses, we use the group feature of Facebook as a medium to have a discourse. But this has a lot of disadvantages such as chats that would continuously pop on your screen and disorganized discussions. And with the attention span of most students these days, our focus is easily diverted. Edmodo functions almost completely the same as Facebook but this LMS is solely for education. It has notifications as well as groups wherein you can join the different courses you are currently enrolled in. There are folders provided for storage of PowerPoint presentations or reading materials. Once you turned in your assignments your grades will appear in your notifications. Late assignments will also appear if ever you failed to

pass on the given deadline. Anyone can post and give comments. There are also badges that can be given to students by their professors. Some professors give incentives to students who acquire the most number of badges at the end of the term. The more incentives are proposed, the more the students want to engage in the discourse online. As much as we are used to learn in a traditional classroom setting, the idea of blended learning makes our work as students more manageable. It also recognizes the fact that not all learning happens in the four corners of the classroom. Students and professors alike will benefit in the use of an LMS such as Edmodo in the pursuit of genuine learning. As an institution aiming to provide quality education, MCL can use tools such as Edmodo to attaining excellence and virtue.

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DR. REYNALDO B. VEA PRESIDENT AND CEO OF MAPÚA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MALAYAN COLLEGES LAGUNA

EXEMPLIFYING EXCELLENCE AND VIRTUE Words and photo by CHRISCHABEL PAMPLONA

ow an institution operates and conducts itself can be attributed to its core values. Malayan Colleges Laguna has been steadfast to its own “Excellence and Virtue,” which attracted many students and professors to this educational institution. Who else can be a great example of these core values if not one of the minds behind them? A dash of skills and care Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mapúa Institute of

Technology and Malayan Colleges Laguna, has been involved in the academe since 1978. Dr. Vea is a mechanical engineer. Graduating magna cum laude from the University of Philippines in Diliman, Dr. Vea stresses that a student need not be a fullblown genius. “Seventy percent would be the effort that you put into whatever you’re doing so, hard work would be a major consideration there. Of course you need a certain level of intelligence, I suppose, but most of it is hard work,” says Dr. Vea. He holds a master’s degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a very tough technology institute to get in to and named best university in the world for 2012. He also has a PhD in Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, a public research university. In 1991, Dr. Vea came home from

U.S. to finally focus on teaching. A masterly stroke of art Dr. Vea is not only technically excellent; he is also good with words. Excited for being part of a new school, he composed the lyrics of the Malayan Hymn with the help of his friend Joel Navarro, a former musical director of the Ateneo Glee Club “I caught him when he was in a period of inspiration, and he did it all in two weeks,” shared Dr. Vea. He also shared that he was thinking of two themes while writing the lyrics of the Hymn. One is about being on the frontiers of knowledge and the other is being on the frontlines of problem-solving. “The words, I wrote it on a December. When you’re thinking of something, it just keeps on going in your mind. Suddenly, one day, it just all came out,” Dr. Vea recalls. To the limits we push on If asked what he thinks about Excellence and Virtue, Dr. Vea expressed that it is something he wants everyone to have. “I think it’s a distillation of everything that we want our students, our staff,

and we ourselves, should embody because excellence without virtue is meaningless,” he says. “We want to have that connotation that MCL stands for expertise, being technically excellent, and at the same time being of a service for the country and for all of humanity,” he furthers. “Technical proficiency, while important is not everything, because some people who may be very proficient, very expert in the things they do, could actually stumble without proper values,” says Dr. Vea. “I hope that is one thing our students here are able to internalize,” he added. In 1997, Dr. Vea also served as an administrator for the Metro Manila Water Supply System (MWWS) being appointed by former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos. Serving in the government, Dr. Vea admits it means putting up with an environment where one’s virtue is always tested. “Can you do something with the government while staying upright?” he asks. He also expressed how immoralities can affect the whole

system. “A lot of them [people in the government] are good people and there may only be a few who are not upright but they can drag down the whole institution,” he said.

The Trike Situation

bigger vehicles like trucks and buses. I do not pay eight pesos to just be killed in a vehicle accident. Every peso I pay for that ride is equivalent to how much trust I give to the driver. Is this not enough reason for them to treat their passengers more conscientiously and worthy of their protection? My answer is no. They do not value their passengers that they even say foul words to them when they get bills of high value from them. They trash talk students who do not choose to sit on the “charity seats.” They let the MCL students be late for class just to accommodate workers in Diezmo who pay without discounts. Mistreatment is what MCL people (most especially students) receive from these PULTODA drivers. I will not be shocked if one day the long queue will no longer happen at all. People will not always remain understanding with that kind of ill behavior the PULTODA drivers have. Yes, for now their empire is standing strong. But as we know, empires rise and empires fall. For now, MCL students (and even employees) will continue to hear harsh words from these tricycle drivers. But the excellent and virtuous people of MCL will remain to give them respect and understanding in spite of all.

Striking a balance The president and CEO of Mapúa and MCL may be busy, but Dr. Vea still makes sure that he has time for himself. “It has gotten very difficult but I do,” he said. “I still read books and watch movies. I check out music on the Internet. I exercise most mornings, walking with my wife on weekends,” shared Dr. Vea. He also emphasizes how having time off work helps him. “I get a lot of ideas when all alone and walking. Just not work ha?” he quipped jokingly. “Sometimes, I work on projects that work on calculations, para ma-excercise, para ‘di matanggal technical things,” Dr. Vea said, referring to how he doesn’t want to lose his brain’s mathematical skills. When asked what two adjectives describe him best, he said, “Hard working and committed.”

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alayan Colleges Laguna is now making its way in becoming the global steeple of excellence in the South. For the past years, MCL has been producing board topnotchers from its engineering and accountancy programs as well as highly competitive graduates. Graduating students who took their OJTs are lined up for immediate hiring by different companies. But what is MCL’s secret recipe in producing these kinds of students? The answer lies on institution’s core values— Excellence and Virtue. Excellence is very evident in MCL students. Whether in academics or in extra-curricular activities, MCL students are outstanding. Students can compete with and outwit their counterparts from other prestigious and more well-known universities and colleges. If the 90% passing rate on engineering programs isn’t excellent, then the school’s list of eight board

For the past years, MCL has been producing board topnotchers from its engineering and accountancy programs as well as highly competitive graduates. topnotchers is. However, excellence has several connotations. Each person has its own definition of the word. The good thing about MCL is that it can surpass other universities, if not compete with them in the field. Besides excellence, virtue is also present in MCL students. Every student knows what MCL means when it talks about virtue. It is embedded when you enter the institution and you will carry it until you graduate. Students will be reminded every time that besides excellence, an individual must also be virtuous to be successful. Excellence is nothing if you lack the value needed to be successful. The difficult thing about the so-called excellence is MCL’s standards. Because its goal is to be globally competitive, its standards are very high and sometimes the students

have a hard time coping with it. For sure, with this level of standards, students will be top caliber. There is no doubt about MCL’s ability to produce quality students. The 90% passing rate is enough to prove that. MCL is really great in producing individuals. Probably unlike other educational institutions, MCL knows how to handle their students well and they know what to teach them in order for the students to be competitive in the field. The school’s educational system proves that in MCL, “Madali makapasok, mahirap lumabas.” It’s easy to enter the institution, but the way the school guides the student to success would be a tough road to travel. But during your travel towards success, you will have several pit stops that would teach you excellence and virtue.

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consulting them. I have experienced the ire and outbursts of sentiments of these tricycle drivers firsthand. My friends and I availed of the school’s service and an incident occurred. An angry tricycle driver said to us, “Bumababa kayo diyan! Hindi kayo pwedeng sumakay diyan!” What he said made me think. Who is this man to say that I cannot ride this van when in fact it was my choice? Was he imposing his authority on me? And what kind of authority does he have? Does he own the whole of Pulo-Diezmo Road that he can make a law preventing people to ride vehicles other than his tricycle? I understand that PULTODA members consider their job as the only source of income to feed their families. But is this enough reason for them to act in this manner? Before I ride tricycles in Pulo, I always do a sign of the Cross and pray for my safety. I am not exaggerating. On many instances I have been on dangerous and sometimes lifethreatening rides on the road to and from the school. Some PULTODA drivers recklessly overtake and even compete with

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A quick chat with the Itchyworms CHIE TENORIO & ANGELO VILLANO

opular rock band Itchyworms has been around for a while now, with two full-length albums under their belt. Formed in 1996 by members Jugs Jugueta, Jazz Nicolas, Chino Singson, and Kelvin Yu, the band once again hits the scene with their latest offering “After All This Time.”

KAMALAYAN got to sit down with the quartet for a quick Q&A session after their performance at the Freshmen Treat 2013 last June 21. What can you say about performing for MCL students? Kelvin: Masaya! Jugs: Sobrang saya! What’s your most unforgettable concert, specifically in schools? Chino: Eto! Eto, unforgettable ‘to. Kadalasan ‘pag sa school unforgettable talaga. Jugs: Promise, sobrang saya! What‘s the worst thing you’ve experienced during a school concert? Chino: Usually kasi ‘pag sa school mas masaya, so walang bad na nangyayari. Kelvin: Saka ‘pag sa school kasi

talagang masaya kaya parang wala kaming worst experience. Compared to public concerts? Chino: Mas masaya sa school saka wala masyadong gulo unlike sa public. You have a new album coming out soon. What’s the story behind the title? Chino: Matagal bago naming nirelease yung album. Kaya “After All This Time.” Jugs: Nasa four and a half years, mga ganun. What’s the lead single “After All This Time” all about? Kelvin: ‘Yun ang napili naming lead single kasi ang tagal

naming bago naglabas ulit. Jazz: Tungkol yun sa matagal mo nang “ex” na mahal mo pa rin hanggang ngayon. Lastly, how do you see Itchyworms in the future?

AFTER ALL THIS TIME. The Itchyworms’ latest album. IMAGE FROM VANDALSONTHEWALL.COM

Jazz & Chino: Old, old men. Hahaha! Kelvin: Old Itchyworms! Jugz: Meron kaming next single, abangan niyo. Chino: Magiging mayaman na mayaman na ang Itchyworms! Kelvin: At bibilhin naming ‘tong school. Jugz: Yes, Yes! Kelvin: Malayanworms!

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Artists unite for Kulutan MARTIN JEREMIAH JARMIN

PANSIT PAGDATO

KULUTAN TIME. Artists and friends unite for the event.

n exhibit dubbed “Kulutan” was held at Uno Cinco Music Studio last June 30. It showcased various artworks, films, and musical performances by MCL Multimedia Arts (MMA) students and some of their friends and fellow artists. Uno Cinco Music Studio partowner Lawrence Tapia was the one to initiate the event. Tapia shared, “Actually this was at first just for fun, but then we came up with this idea of putting together an exhibit and experiment with the adaptation of music to art with their own

genre.” As to where the name “Kulutan” came from, he shared, “We were looking for a good name for the exhibit, and while my girlfriend and I were eating, she said, ‘Why not Kulutan?’ Then I thought, yes, why not?” Artworks by Nikholai Reyes, Michael Diaz, Pansit Pagdato, Mac Berris, James Magtaan, Jett Ilagan, Aki Rodriguez, Paeng Palis and Lawrence Tapia were shown at the exhibit. Musical performers included Chino Elemos, Paeng Palis, Werty

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Omambac, Maki France, Jett Ilagan, and Kylix Filamor. The film showing portion showcased several of Likhamahinasyon’s films such as “Kakubo” and “Tikom.” The music video of “Won’t Go Home Without You” featuring Kylix Filamor and Pauline Alvarez were also shown. “Rudolf the Naughty Student”, a short film, made the audience laugh. With all the performances and film showings done, the event ended with all the artists coming together to have their pictures taken.

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LEI MELENDRES, DOODLE ARTIST

DOODLING WITH LEI Words by TET QUIMPO Photo by RAE TOMAS

s a young man with skilled hands, Ted Leonid U. Melendres has already achieved his dream job. He knew what awaited him after he finished his Diploma in Digital Arts and Design at Malayan Colleges Laguna—a job as a freelance doodle artist. He started playing with his pencils and pens at a very young age. He was a cartoonist in their high school newspaper. Later, he changed his name from “Ted” to “Lei” when he started getting attention as a doodle artist. Lei was recognized through his artworks posted on websites such as DeviantArt,

Tumblr and Facebook. It was in 2011 when doodling became the focus of his artwork. He joined competitions like the first annual Behance Portfolio Reviews Philippines where his piece Invade Manila won the Behance PH “Most Appreciated” award. He is also an official artist of Hidden Doodles, a game designed for iOS. He used his artworks in this project as his entry in Graphika Manila 2012. Luckily, his work was published in the annual art book. Lei was also tapped as an Illustrator and Character Designer of the Timbre Headphones line of Philips Inc. in collaboration with Team Manila. A piece of his, titled Whale Shark, was part of a WWFPhilippines exhibit of ten different endangered animals during the WWF Doodle Day. The said event exhibited the artworks of the ten members of Doodle Art Enthusiasts, a

group of artists Melendres heads. Lei tried working in an advertising agency for two years as a graphic designer and as an assistant production manager but later got tired of his day job. It put a lot of pressure on him and he was pushed to finish works within just the given time. Doodling is made spontaneously and is a detailed artwork. When Lei was asked how he handles every detail of his works, he remarked, “A c t u a l l y m a y technique diyan, punta ka lang sa c r o w d e d area tapos tingin ka sa paligid mo, dun ka makakakuha ng mga pwede mong isama sa doodle mo.” When asked about what advice he would give for aspiring doodle artists he said, “Kung worth it na mag-stop ka

sa ginagawa mo ngayon, magstop ka at i-pursue mo yung career na sa tingin mo mag-eenjoy ka.” “I don’t think doodle will fade out because it is an art,” he ended.

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A Dream to Believe In MARY CATHERINE AZUCENA

find it weird and it still gives me the chills. A friend of mine had a dream about me. At first I was happy because someone had dreamt about me, yet the outcome of her dream was far from a happy ending: I died. Before I heard this from her, I also had nightmares. I can remember at least three. The first one was about a darts bolt suddenly grazing my head out of nowhere. I got injured and won’t stop bleeding. The second one was about me walking alone when it started raining all of a sudden. When I looked up to the sky, I saw it was raining needles. I got so scared that I closed my eyes and when I opened my eyes without knowing what happened, I ended up in the last nightmare where I was holding a dead person. The room was pitch-black and before I could take a look at the dead person’s face, I

suddenly woke up sweating heavily. I analyzed the three scenes and I thought maybe I was just thinking too much. It was just my imagination. But I could not help but think about those dreams I finally decided to consult my teacher because I heard she can interpret dreams. I approached her when I had the chance and told her about my nightmares. My teacher told me that the dart that grazed my head and the rain of needles might symbolize some hindrances and challenges I would face in the near future. It could mean that other people will say that I would not be able achieve my dreams. She told me that these hindrances can still be avoided if I would be careful and just believe in myself. She was still uncertain about the dead person till I mentioned my friend’s dream

about me being dead. “You have this big dream you wanted to achieve and for a certain reason, you cannot achieve it. Your dream will die just like that,” she said. I thanked my teacher for her time. I was shocked and by what my teacher said. Maybe she’s right. My biggest dream is to be an architect. But for some reason, I could not pursue that dream. I got carried away and I felt miserable until I realized something: God is with me. Nothing could possibly go wrong. Why would I let myself believe in such silly nightmares? I have a dream to believe in. I make my own fate. I prayed and found hope. And I realized it is too early to give up. I believe in what I am capable to do. I would not let other people bring me down. I believe in myself. And if I believe in myelf that I can do it, I know I will. I know I can.

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PETER LAZO KAMALAYAN is looking for future contributors. If you are a writer, illustrator, or photographer and would like to be part of this publication, send us a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. All MCL students and staff are welcome. Email us at MCLkamalayan@gmail.com.

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MANIX ABRERA, CARTOONIST

PINOY KOMIKS STRIPPED Words by LEVI JUN MISCALA & DANYEL MAXIN SANTOS Photo by RK HAMO

omic artist and illustrator Manuel Luis “Manix” Abrera is known for his KikoMachine comic strip series. It is found on the Philippine Daily Inquirer and News Hardcore Series on GMA News Online. He has also published ten comic books including a unique comic with no dialogues titled 12. Manix started drawing comics since his elementary days. His drawing style covers hardcore X-Men characters to robots and dragons. His father, who is also a comic book artist, inf luenced and inspired his comic book enthusiasm.

He took Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines in Diliman and pursued his career in comic book illustration. He applied for UP Diliman’s campus n e w s p a p e r, The Philippine Collegian where he did a comic strip called Iskolokoy. Manix’ father saw his comic strips and told him that he should pass his works to the Philippine Daily Inquirer because the newspaper was looking for contributors. Inquirer gave a column to Manix along with his friends, John Paul Cuison and Bheng Densing. The first comic they published on Inquirer was called Garapata Blood. After a while, Inquirer allotted extra spaces which gave the three a chance to publish three separate comic strips. That’s when he started making KikoMachine. The name KikoMachine was derived from Manix’ college band Kiko Machine. “Wala akong maisip [na pangalan], kaya ‘yun na

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lang ang ginamit ko kahit wala naman talaga siyang kinalaman dun sa story,” Manix explains. The characters of his comic strips are based on real people he has either met or seen. He adds exaggeration to the stories he hears from his friends and strangers. Manix says he likes walking around and eavesdropping on other people’s conversations. He also likes to take MRT rides because that’s where he gets new ideas and inspiration. “Mahilig lang akong magobserve. Gusto kong pinapalaki ‘yung maliliit na bagay. Kung ano yung hindi masyadong napapansin yung ang gustonggusto kong gawan ng kwento para pag nabasa ‘Wow! May ganito palang angle, may ganito palang nangyayari.’” Manix also shared about the growing comics industry in the Philippines. He said that the annual comic convention called KOMIKON has helped spread the culture of comics in the country. It is where mainstream and indie comic book artists showcase their works and mingle with fellow comic book fans.

“Doon mo makikita na sobrang lakas ng comics industry dito sa Pilipinas. Tapos pag nagpunta ka dun makikita mo ang galing! Sobrang wild! Astig!” he said. Manix says that it’s not the drawing style that sets Filipino comics apart from other comic industries like in Japan and US. “The drawing style can be manga-like or DC-like but it’s the story that makes Filipino comics unique. “Iba yung tira, iba yung pagkwento,” Manix explained. When asked on how comics can bring awareness or KAMALAYAN to its readers, he said that a comic has its way of communicating without being too ‘harsh.’ Readers would initially laugh about a certain issue but will make them think afterwards. To end the interview, we asked Manix if he could share some tips for aspiring comic book artists. He told us three things that can be applied not just win doing comics but for any field of work we may be in: “Never stop,” “Go out, observe, and explore,” and “Don’t be discouraged.”

MANIX’ TIPS NEVER STOP Sa simula talaga halos 90% talagang pangit yung gawa mo. ‘Korny!’ ‘Nakakainis!’ ‘Nakakadiri!’ pero kailangan mong malabas ‘yun eh. Kasi ‘pag ‘di mo ‘yun nailabas, nandiyan lang siya sa sistema mo, [nakabara], hindi mo malalabas yung mga magagandang works mo. GO OUT, OBSERVE, AND EXPLORE ‘Wag kang masyadong magpaka-artist na magkukulong ka sa kwarto tapos magdo-drawing ka. Paminsan-minsan, dapat ka din lumabas, makipag-usap. Dun kasi yayaman ‘yung isip mo, ‘yung konspeto mo. DON’T BE DISCOURAGED ‘Wag kang manghina ‘pag nakakakita ka ng ‘P---, ang ganda ng gawa nito parang ayaw ko na.’ Drawing ka lang, kasi makakabuo ka din ng sarili mong style. Ang importante, gusto mo. Basta gusto mo, magagawan mo naman ng paraan.

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The first batch of BA Communication-Multimedia Arts (MMA) students graduated last May. Three of the graduates joined the faculty this term. KAMALAYAN asked them what they are up to these days and how has the MMA program helped them in what they do.

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VOLUME I, NUMBER 1 1st TERM, 2013-2014 KAMALAYAN is a news magazine produced by students taking COM123 (Writing for Print) at the College of Arts and Science, Malayan Colleges Laguna.

NATHANEAL PAUL MEDALLON Independent Graphic Designer

“The MMA program has helped me in broadening my creative ideas for various school projects and throughout my college years.” Nate teaches DRAW100D (Freehand Drawing), HUM019 (History and Aesthetics of Multimedia Arts), and VE011 (Values Education 1).

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“Ang MMA ay isang napakalaking instrumento sa kung ano at sino ako ngayon. Binuksan nito ang mga mata at isipan ko sa maraming bagay lalo na sa creative world. I can say I’ve become a better person because of the program.”

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Patrick Suelto Contributors

“I practically owe everything to the MMA program. It equipped me with the proper skills and attitude to face the very competitive art industry.” Amra teaches MMA155L (Advandced 3D Graphics and Animation Laboratory).

Aerel Cabrales Alaiza Domingo Bea Lacdan Charlene Ruiz Chie Tenorio Danyel Maxin Santos Drinne Quizana Edward Guese Elay Tulabot Gian Carla Atienza Gwen Delgado Hazel Bagsit Janoah Soriano Jarem Remigio Joanna Pernito Karizza Vicente KP Morales Krisha Mae Amparo Levi Jun Miscala Mae Anne Alejandrino Maria Patricia Garcia Mariel Garcia Martin Jeremiah Jarmin Mary Rose Mababangloob Matthew Cusi Mia Tatlonsghari Miguel Santiago Myla Catalan Pauline Alvarez Pristine Palisoc Rae Tomas Raizza Bascon RK Hamo Vibethany Ilagan Special thanks to

Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea Aaron Banaticla Avegail Tolentino Camille Isla Gerald Saavedra James Magtaan Jett Ilagan JD Baylon Jo Gregorio Lei Melendres Manix Abrera Marice Isidro Mary Catherine Azucena Pansit Pagdato Peter Lazo Steve Sy Werty Omambac KAMALAYAN’s Editorial and Production Team for 1T 2013-2014.

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