SPARKS Volume 10 Issue 4 August-November 2014 Issue by The Nation Builder CTU Main

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NEWS, PAGE 2

Eng’g Dominates Reg’l, Nat’l Quizzes

OPINION, PAGE 7

FUN PAGE, PAGE 9

The Typical Juan

Chakascope

FEATURE, PAGE 10

An All Out Stress

BATTLED IT OUT. Young journalists of the Nation Builder took a pose as they were awarded =in the different contests during the 5th RSUCPC last November 20-22 at Cebu Busineess Hotel. Photo by April Agnes Galado

NB GRABS 4 CHAMPS IN 5TH RSUCPC BY ELNAR O. PAGAO

he Nation Builder, the Official Student Publication of CTU-MC grabs 4 major and 3 minor awards among 11 State Universities and Colleges during the 5th Regional State Universities and Colleges Press Conference last November 20-22 at Cebu Business Hotel, F&C Square, Colon St.,Cebu City.

NEWS • 2

Bannered with the theme: “Campus Press: Breaking Barriers to Promote Societal Change,” some of Cebu’s finest student journalists from the Main Campus and its extension campuses; CTU Argao, Moalboal, Carmen, Daanbantayan, Barili and Tuburan together with the Bohol Island State University (BISU) and its extension campuses in Bilar, Calape and Balilihan and the Cebu Normal

OPINION • 7

University battled it out in the different contests such as News Writing, Feature Writing, Sports Writing, Editorial Writing, Column Writing, Editorial Cartooning, Photo-Journalism, Page Design and Lay-outing and the Search for Mr. And Ms. PressCon which highlighted the Solidarity Night.

FEATURE • 10

NB CHAMPS, PAGE 5 →

PANORAMA • 7

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2 NEWS Engineering Studes Dominate National, Regional Quizzes CE Quizzers earn top spot in UP ACES NCEQ

The college of Engineering once again proved that CTU students are worthy to be called fighters as they defeated schools from regional and national. They did not just let competing schools take an easy step in bringing the bacon for this year’s battle.

BY CHARL MARIE INOT National Civil Engineering Summit held at the University of the Philippines Diliman Quezon City last September 13 paved the way to declare CTU as second runner up for the UP ACES National Civil Engineering Quiz (NCEQ). CTU holds the crown as the champion of last year’s NCEQ that is why this year’s CTU Civil Engineering quizzers trained hard to at least maintain the spot. But even if they did not make it to the champion’s place; Rail Patrick Estan, John Renel Capillanes and Christony Capin grabbed the 2nd runner up’s title of the UP ACES NCEQ. The supremacy of the NCEQ title was the issue of the 120 teams from the different colleges and universities who joined to represent their schools in the search for the next math wizard. The quiz showcased and tested the students’ knowledge in the civil engineering field. The questions are from six subspecialties of construction management and planning, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation studies, water and coastal engineering, mathematics, mechanics, and surveying. The CE quizzers were divided into 2 teams and are assigned to different Rosters, A and B, respectively. Roster A was composed by Luciano and Sigue, while Roster B was composed by Estan, Capillanes, and Capin. The contest was about 3 qualifying rounds and the final round. These rounds are subdivided into Easy Round

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with 20 seconds time allotted, Average Round with 40 seconds, and Difficult Round with 60 seconds. Roster A and B was separated in the first qualifying round, making CTU’s Roster A and B fight not against the other. CTU’s Roster A did not qualify in the first and second round making them in the last qualifying round or the so-called Wildcard Round wherein only the member of the Roster will battle for the team. Roster B, the team of Estan, Capillanes, and Capin qualified the first round which automatically advanced them in to the final round. CTU’s team ranked up to the final round together with the other 19 teams who are eager to be crowned as the next champion. The final round consisted with 15 questions plus a game changer that will be worth twice the points allotted for the specific difficulty level, this is also called as the Gamble Round wherein the teams who gets an incorrect answer shall have their score deducted equal to the points allotted for that question, excluding the teams with no answers. CTU made it to the top 3 teams with the highest scores and from that; UP Los Baños, placed as the Champion with 60,000.00, Polytechnic University of the Philippines Manila with 30,000.00 as the 1st runner up, leaving CTU-MC in the 2nd runner up’s place with 10,000.00, being defeated against PUP in the tiebreaking round for the 1st runner up’s place.

RYAN LUCIANO. Hailed champion of this years PICE Regional Quiz. last September 19 at White Gold Club Cebu. Contributed Photo

8th Don Tomas Mapua National Civil Egineering Qiuz show champion last November 21, 2014 Contributed Photo

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NEWS

ME Studes prevail in Reg’l Quiz, Research Confab BY JOYCE IYAS CABARON Teamwork, analysis and problem solving skills - these were the dynamic assets of the CTU Engineering Team as they calculated victory for the 2nd spot in the recent Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) Regional Quiz Bowl and 3rd place in Thesis Presentation. The event took place last September 28, Sunday at SM City Cebu Entertainment Center. Coached by Dr. Edgar U. Tibay, the group is composed of Rizalino Caratao, Team Captain, Alecrates Tundag and Francis Rafael Luna of BSME 5-A, Dave Canillo and Joren Galanida of BSME 4-A.

Opposing Universities include UC-Main, UC-LM, USJR, CTU Bitoon, CIT-U, Don Bosco Technology Center (DBTC), UV and USPF. After qualifying in the elimination round, only UC-Main, CTU-Main, CIT-U, USJR and UCLM remained. The final round was composed of 10 questions covering Mathematics, Power and Industrial Engineering and Machine Design. Only the team from UC-Main answered the first three questions of the round correctly, giving them the early advantage. However, CTU never lose hope. They answered the 6th and 7th questions correctly to reduce the lead. However, they failed to answer the last question correctly that should have led them to a tie-

breaking round. Being last year’s champion, for CTU ME Team, the result was unsatisfactory as they failed to defend the regional title in this year’s competition. “That competition planted in us the motivation to make up for our failures, that we should not waste any more chances of bringing honor to the university. Bawi na lang mi,” Caratao remarked. Meanwhile, ME students bagged the 3rd place of Thesis Presentation in the PSME Regional Student Conference headed by their coach, Engr. Herminio Navarro.

The thesis is entitled “Air-Powered Cart,” a design of a four-wheeled vehicle that uses compressed air expanding power in driving the wheels. It is composed of two large pressure vessels that controllably releases the compressed air which is then guided through complex mechanisms to produce a rotating output on the wheels. “Our disadvantage is that we don’t have the prototype, no data. We only presented chapter one of the thesis. Kung nahuman pa jud unta to, nindot jud unta ang concept sa atong contestants. But the members delivered it well, and that’s our advantage,” said Engr. Navarro after they earned a spot in the competition.

CE Champs MIT Quiz Show 2014

CE Stude Tops PICE Reg’l Quiz

“My mother as an inspiration is a great factor in winning the game.”

The final round was between 25 students from different schools that where filtered to battle individually. Capillanes of CTU-MC and a delegate from the University of the East garnered 210 points throughout the final battle resulting to set a tiebreaker round. Capillanes dished out the UE student and grabbed the title as the new 8th Don Tomas National Quiz Show champion.

“The greatest factor is faith,” said Ryan Luciano, after he was hailed champion in the Philippine Institute for Civil Engineers (PICE ) regional Quiz Bowl last September 19 at White Gold Club, Cebu City.

“I was confident in my capabilities and dedication made me weigh more against the others,” he quoted after he elevated the name of the University and brought home the bacon for this year’s battle. CMI

The quiz bowl consist of 3 categories; the easy, moderate and difficult. According to Luciano the quiz was difficult because of the time limit.

John Renel Capillanes confessed that he dedicated his game to his mother who just passed away, few months before he competed in the 8th Don Tomas National Quiz Show at Mapua Institute of Technology last November 21.

engineering quizzers also include Ryan Luciano and Rail Patric Estan .

The quiz bowl was composed of three rounds excluding the final round. The first round or the elimination round was a written quiz with 60 questions. The second round was composed of three categories; easy, average and difficult, giving way for Luciano to advance in the final round. The third round, The competition with the same mechanics as paved his way to be declared the second round, consisted as the new champion for of 41 individuals with only the brainy battle of Civil 16 students to complete the Engineering students top 25 for the final round. across the country. Capillanes, grabbed one of the 16 spots and was carried to the final round joining Luciano Coached by to represent CTU. Engr. Alex Mayor and Engr. Jejomar Duque, Civil

Proclaiming how thankful he is because he has God during the game, never leave his battle resulting to paved the way to the Champion’s spot.

Furthermore, Engr. Alex Mayor, CE Chairman, and Engr. Jejomar Duque, the coaches of the team CTU,

played a very important role in making their Quizzers boost out self-confidence during the quiz bowl. “The pressure was there, but naanad na mi sa training,” he added proving how effective their coaches are in training them before the match. According to Luciano, it is not at all about brains and intelligence because nothing will come to place if a quizzer is not prepared. CTU CE Quizzers placed rapidly in PICE quiz bowls making them build the University’s name in different places across the country. And continues the legacy as the representatives get their selves ready for another battle. CMI

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NEWS

CTU Athletes get most win in SCUAA ‘14 The participants of CTU in the Regional State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) Olympics hosted by the Cebu Normal University last November 25-27, paved way for CTU in grabbing most of the top spots. The athletics game results earned the most gold for the school that eventually put CTU’s name on the highest rank. According to the organizers of SCUAA, the main purpose of the event is to decide who will compete for the national level. The games during the meet include swimming, taekwondo, volleyball, beach

volleyball, basketball, football, boxing, sepak, arnis, chess, tennis, karatedo, athletics, cultural events and others. CTU’s team among the games mentioned placed 2nd in the swimming (women’s category) and placed 3rd in the men’s category. The taekwondo team kicked high and grabbed two gold. With a forceful fight, the arnis team snatched 2 gold, 10 slivers and a bronze. The football team after a tight matched placed 2nd, the boxing ring roared four titles for the brave team after the tiring beach volleyball game, the gentlemen of CTU ranked 3rd, while the lady in their enormous spikes ranked 2nd in the volleyball match. The song bird Christe Marie placed 3rd in pop solo, together with the outstanding duo of the Latin America who placed 2nd, brought

CTU’s name in the cultural event’s list. Being one of the delegates of the State Universities in Central Visayas, CTU, together with Bohol Island State University (BISU), Negros Oriental State University (NorSU), Siquijor State College (SSC) and Cebu Normal University (CNU) competed against each opposing team to hold the title for the year’s representatives in the National athletic event this December. The battle ended in the arena of CNU with all the players rewarded in their own ways. The battle did not end on the battlefield, for the real battle that the players must face is the life outside arenas they are enclosed with. The players of CTU remain the school’s pride regardless of what rank in the competition they placed. CMI

SPARKS EDITORIAL TEAM Academic Year 2014 - 2015

JULIE A. MONDOÑEDO Editor-in-Chief APRIL AGNES GALADO ELTON JAY AYUDA Associate Editors-in-Chief RIZALINO CARATAO Executive Editor (Administration) KHYLENE MARIE RUBICA Executive Editor (Linkages) EDMAR JED DIAZ NIKKI NACARIO Circulation Managers MARC ERIC COSEP News Editor CHARYMAR ESTRADA Feature Editor JUDE BALBEROS VILMER SEPULVEDA Creative Directors NAOMI JEAN MARIE ANIDA Photo Editor CHARL MARIE INOT JOYCE CABARON ELNAR PAGAO News Writers ROBINSON IGOT JR. JOANNA FE NACUA CHRISTIAN ORELLANO Feature Writers

SMILE OF VICTORY. Together with its satellite campuses, CTUMC delegates took a pose as they unite to compete for National Athletic event tnis 2014. Photo by Bernard Joseph Sarsaba

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NEWS

CTU Prof loses 200K in Massive Fire “Sayang, pero wa man ko naguol, as in ok rako. What is important, ok ra akong mama”, these is expressed by Prof. John Ree Celedio, one of the P.E professors of CTUMC after the massive fire hits their house at Brgy. San Roque corner Palma St. Cebu City last August 8. About 200,000 pesos was the estimated cost of damage in Mr. Celedio’s properties including his tablet, appliances, and unused clothes. At exactly 4:05 in the afternoon, Sir Celedio was having his class in BSMX 2-A for their Interpretative Song Presentation when suddenly his elder sister called him telling that there’s a fire in their town. Mr. Celedio went out from the classroom when he saw a huge mushroom cloud, and with all fears and worry, he left his class to check out if his mother is out of danger.

SIREN’S CALL. Afternoon of 4:05, A massive fire horified the residents and nearby tenants of Barangay San Roque. Photo by Sweetlee Nepth Wines

When he reached his house, his aunt told him not to enter and that his mom was safe. By that time, he saw his mother with her left toe injured because she got down after getting the wallet, atm, family files and his son’s cash.

“Teng, mao rani akong nadala,” his mother said. They spent their first night at the “kingking” beside the road at the subway with a piece of cartoon and blanket. Together with them are the residents affected by the incident. According to Mr. Celedio , the City Government will give 10,000 pesos to the lot owner and 5,000 pesos to the renters as financial aid. According to the researchers, the said cause of the fire was an un-attended butane stove that accidentally exploded. The fire easily spread as most houses in the community were made of light materials. The damage all throughout the area was estimated to reach one million pesos. “It happened, pero di ko dapat maguol. What is important is that we are all safe. I have to be strong in order for my students to follow me in overcoming challenges like this,” Mr. Celedio bluntly expressed.EP

NB CHAMPS continued from page 1 Editors and Staff of The Freeman, one of the leading and oldest News Publications in Cebu served as the resource speakers and the judges of the said event. The NB team never let down their flags as they snatched 4 trophies for winning first place in Photo Journalism by Alvin Baclay, Editorial Cartooning by Steven Simblante, Page Design and Lay-outing by Mel Jose Tutor and Alvin Lacorte and champion in the best Newsletter, “Sparks” official student newspaper of CTU-MC Intramurals Ender Issue. Aside from this, they also came 2nd place in Photo Journalism by Bernard Sarsaba, 3rd place in Column Writing by Charymar Estrada, and 2nd place for best in magazine, “Freedom Blackout” issue .

The event also served as the bridge of communication between the different State Universities and Colleges in the region as they aired problems they are currently facing. This includes campus press violations and repression. Led by the College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP), Ms. Franel Mae Poliquit, Vice-Chairperson for Visayas, together with the Nation Builder’s Editorial Board and Staff, a “caucus” took centerstage on the last day in discussing problems, sharing possible solutions and in telling off the true essence of campus journalism. The event marked a new history as different journalists shared their talents not just in

writing, layouting, cartooning and journalism in the university and photojournalism but also in spreading country as a whole. EP the root-meaning of campus

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NEWS

Lakan and Lakambini highlights Buwan ng Wika 2014 Spectacular and dazzling- these are the words that best describe this year’s Buwan ng Wika as they highlighted the search for Lakan and Lakambini. With the theme of “ Wika ng Pagkakaisa,” the monthlong celebration aims to unite Filipinos all over the country through the use of the mother language, to eliminate barriers and be the advocate for change. The celebration also becomes an avenue for the students to exhibit their hidden talents, develop their potentials and boost their confidence through the activities offered. Aside from the search of Lakan and Lakambini, there are also other activities for other students to fit in. This includes Pagsulat ng Sanaysay, Pagsulat ng Tula, Poster and Slogan Making, Debate, Sabayang Pagbigkas, Salin Awit, Pagbigkas ng Tula, Song Interpretation, Tagisan ng Talino, and Rehiyonal na Sayaw.

On the other hand, roars and cheers filled the gym as the contestants for the search showed off what they’ve got. Spectators speak with confidence with their own bets. There are 12 candidates from the different colleges who battled for the throne of Lakan and Lakambini. Mark Owen Berezo of BSIE 2-F and Carl Joyce Letrago of BSTRM 1-I emerged triumphant after they were hailed as the new title holder for the search. The 2nd spot were owned by John Matthew Tam of BSED 1-C and Marriane Erika Aquinda of BSDC 1-A. They were then followed by Robert Astillo and Ma. Theresa Placibe , of BSMX 1-2 and AB English 3-A, respectively. In addition, prior for the search, winners from the different competitions were also proclaimed. EP

PROUD BEAUTY: Mark Owen Derezo of BSIE and Carl Joyce Letrago of BSTRM 1-I in the center strut their Filipiniana Costume this years Lakan and Lakambini 2014. Photo by Alvin Baclay

Tagalog Brings Home Another Nat’l Tilt BY GLOMARK PAHIGNALO

“To God be the Glory” A cliché from Lord S. Tagalog of Bachelor of Science in Graphics and Design (BSGD IV-I) after he paved his way to victory with his creation; a masterpiece which is compounded with the theme, “Paraiso: Our Home, the New Frontier”. This took place last September 19-22 in the 3rd Philippine I Transform! Young Leaders’ Convention at Teacher’s Camp, Baguio City. The delegation was made possible by the financial assistance of Future Scientist and Technology Leaders of the Philippines (FSTLP) . Tagalog battled over 15 young leaders from different delegations. According to him, the key to his victory is seeking God before everything else. “The best thing one should do before facing a battle is to seek him first, because our talents are given by Him. Remember that God moves in mysterious way.”

The national conference is a 3-day convention participated by 500 young leaders or 95 delegations across the country. YouthLEAD Philippines aims to discuss with young leaders how their leadership skills would be enhanced, and help achieve the Seventh Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of the United Nations (UN) and that is to ensure environmental sustainability in their respective communities. On the other hand, some delegates, according to the YouthLEAD Philippines, met difficulties on their trips because the cyclone Mario was about to hit the said area. However, they pushed through with their trip despite travelling along the heavy rain. And fortunately, they didn’t met any problems with the season. They also confessed that they have problems about the delayed release of budget.

WINNERS FROM THE DIFFERENT COMPETITIONS Pagsulat ng Sanaysay 1st –Jeneva Simbajon (BSED) Math 1-C) 2nd –Clauden Mae Ytang (AB-LGA 2-A) 3rd – Jeo Rocel Cabilao (AB English 3-A) Pagsulat ng Tula 1st- -Lope Mabuti Jr. (AB English 2-B) 2nd –Manilyn Jarden (AB English 2-1) 3rd – Gina Sabanal (BSED 1-I) Slogan and Poster Making 1st – J-Mike Rey Melado (BSIT 3-5) 2nd – Daniel Villadolid II (BSED 2-A) 3rd –Marvien Espiñosa (AB English 3-A) Debate 1st – K. Tejana/ T. Placibe (AB English 3-A) 2nd – E. Catugal/ R. Buhayan (AB English 4-A/4-B) 3rd – R. Pongot/M. Espiñosa (AB English 3-A)

“Truly, we’re having doubts because the budget was given a day before our departure. And that makes us worry ragarding the availability of cheaper tickets and the schedule of trips available that day,” said Tagalog. Headed by Engr. Asuncion B. Monsanto, adviser, the delegation also included Jayvee Cabije and Jun Lee Lim for Video Production; Mary Deil Amion together with Lim again

Sabayang Pagbigkas 1st – BSED 2-1 2nd – BSED 2- I 3rd – BSED 1-I Salin Awit 1st – AB English 2-A 2nd – BSEE 1-3 3rd – BEED 1-E Pagbigkas ng Tula 1st – John Vincent Adorna (BSME 1-B) 2nd – Realyn Pacarte (BSDC 3-A) 3rd – Alvin Padigos (BEED 1-F)

Song Interpretation 1st – BSMX 1-A 2nd - BSDC 2-A 3rd – BSIE 1-4 Tagisan ng Talino 1st – BSCE 1-D 2nd – BSED 1-I 3rd – BSCE 1-4 Rehiyonal na Sayaw 1st – Region IV-A (BSIE 1-E) 2nd – Region III 3rd – Region V

for Essay Writing; and Jhunmar Chiong, Maria Rowena Lobrigas, Ivy Batican, Maria Cris Gecera and still, Lim for the Project Proposal on Green Technology. This year’s success of Tagalog proved that his artwork is worth to be proud of. Last year, he also gained the same recognition as he toppled the poster making contest in the National Seminar Workshop themed with “Kaya ko ‘to ng walang droga” also held in Baguio City.

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OPINION

That Typical Juan

Eleonor Roosevelt once said that great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; and small minds discuss people. As on how a person was raised and so his environment, his personality will also depend on it.

UNRATED EXPOSÉ JULIE MONDOÑEDO

I always take a deep breathe every time I get to deal with the people whom I can’t even share my interests with.

Kenneth John Doe, a Philippine resident like to spend his time in playing Dota. He also uses his spare time chitchatting with his apple of the eye at the cafeteria together with friends. He loves to listen to “satanic” music because that relieves him from stress. He used to visit bars every after exams or a tiring day to reward himself. He uses his 86,400 seconds a day in doing things he like. I wasn’t born in the 70’s nor grew up with oldies but it seems that I belong in that generation. They even call me “manang” because of the line of my interests. I guess they are really struggling in coping up with my likes. I don’t know if you are going to believe me if I would say that I am not an avid fan of your favorite Hollywood stars and the trending songs and movies. Even with the “Victoria’s Secret” fashion thingy, I don’t have an idea why most teenagers go insane whenever they miss the show. All I know is it is just a brand of body spray I am currently using. And if you talk about “Emmy’s,” “Oscars” and “Grammy’s,” shame on me coz I don’t have an as to what they all are.To wrap things up, I am not in into trends. I always take a deep breathe every time I

In My Opinion

If there is one thing other than rice cakes it’s that, I don’t have a strong opinion on why there is a small percentage of people out there who respond to surveys with “no opinion.” And yet there they go again in every poll, the noopinion people. A question could be as simple as “Is there a face on the moon?” or “Are rice cakes truly edible?” And these types of people will have nothing to say, either way.

BLUNTLY

MARC ERIC COSEP

But I must admit, it does look tempting that would be admitting defeat-in my opinion.

Opinion rules, pure and simple. Once we have formed our opinions, we barely change our minds unless we are swayed by someone else’s argument, more compelling than our own. We tend to listen to people who hold positions and power. Not just elected individuals by some random commoner, people with real power -the television journalist and the

get to deal with the people whom I can’t even share my interests with. It was a tiring afternoon when I listen the songs of Air Suply and Noel Cabangon beating my boredom, while waiting for my next class.A friend of mine then approached me and said that it is also the favorite songs of his parents. It is just like, Oh!wow, it is good to hear we have something in common. I just can’t find myself listening to Miley and Rihanna’s music and worst to the “chengchong-like” sounds of K-Pop. I basically know that we are different and we are entitled to different choices.To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order we must cultivate our personal life; and to cultivate our personal life, we must first set our hearts right.Feed what is needed to know not what they merely wanted to know. I can’t argue you when that was the things you like, because I have also mine and we are given our own well.Liking things that I haven’t appreciated is not an issue at all. It will only become an issue when you are stack with the impact. When you just center your mind on the things you like and act damn so narrow-minded. Teenagers right now most likely engaged to what is up with trends. Not only to fantasizing celebrities but also doing the usual things, which now comes to its extent. Social issues are a big NO to their interests. I bet that only 30% of the youth who are attending school have known what the problems of JUAN are.Then, 95% of out of school youth don’t know the unceasing issues of the country. From the dispute of the

radio commentators who must have their respective opinion since they are given a media podium of their own for which to expound their stand, on a certain topic. But who gives radio commentators the authority to speak for all of us? Don’t other ‘s opinion or ours, deserve equal respect? How I yearn to be able to voice out my views in a way that will be heard over the crowd. To be able to rise above those who claim to be smart who always count one’s pronunciations with every witty argument they claim to have. If I had my own radio or television talk show, more people would pay attention to my personal views about topics as diverse as the Filipino culture or rice cakes.

7 West Philippine Sea, to PDAF of Janet Lim Napoles, the DAP of PNoy, the unidentified assets of Binay and the impunity.What is up to them is the detailed undies Lady Gaga is wearing. Correct me if I am wrong. I can’t barely imagine that people in congress will only talk about their favorite stars, music, fashion and the likes every after senate hearing. No one will bother to scrutinize social and political issues. I even wonder what country could we have if President Aquino will prioritize the concert of Miley rather than the meeting with Pres. Obama. And Senator Merriam who always post about entertainment and follow Bieber in twitter. To be honest I am sometimes envious to those people who have broader knowledge in entertainment whom at the same time take a centerstage to social issues. They can able to fit themselves to any form of groups. To those trying hard to look and act “classy,” well Iit is already time for you to decide, change your usual habit and don’t just be that nobody. I don’t act here as a legal expert nor has the ability to monopolized situation, but there is very wrong in this kind of practice. I mean to some people who used to laugh those in rallies why not find the reason why that certain things are happening. Things aren’t simple as completing all the episodes of Naruto or your favorite drama sitting in the sala while waiting your popcorn and juice to be served.And it will never be. What are needed are your involvement and that so-called interaction between you and your stand to the issues. You can’t ever be involved unless you allow yourself to be involved. Change is a must not merely an option.

But I’m just one of the millions of voices crying out for attention and there are far too many views out there. And as the world grows more open and democratic, people are beginning to give equal weight to each argument. The way the rules now seem to work, everybody is entitled to his or her own opinion and has the right to express it freely. Nevertheless, that opinion, no matter how well-reasoned, should deserve the right to be heard. One is, in fact, far better off not voicing an opinion at all. But I must admit, it does look tempting to join in the ranks of the people with political and social power but that would be admitting defeat -in my opinion.

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OPINION This entry won as 1st place in the 5th RSUCPC, art by Steven Simblante

Are Promises Enough to Save the People? Yolanda, as we all have known, was the super typhoon that had killed thousands of Filipinos and had made Tacloban looked like a dead City. One year had passed after the tragedy, during its commemoration; many still had protested about the assistance that the government had given to them. Did the government make it all right? The aftermath of the tragedy was so terrible. Countries all over the world had given their fast assistance

to the victims—thousands of tons of rice, canned goods, clothes and etc. However, the delivery of these relief goods was so slow that even now, the victims haven’t received enough goods for their daily living.

After few months, it was revealed that the assistance from the other countries was left stocked in the storage area. Where is the assistance they are saying? Was it lost? Or was it just corrupted?

On the few days after Yolanda had struck, we couldn’t blame the government for its slow assistance because of the closed roads. But now that one year had passed, can’t we still blame them for the slow progress of the affected areas?

During the commemoration of the typhoon, we could really see the fear that the survivors had. Candles were lit up and solemn prayers were given. But still, the survivors live in a tragic life that some of them live in the recycled vehicles. Where are their promises?

CHAKASCOPE ARIES (March 21- April 19) Daghan kayo ug mutubo nga bugas sa imong nawong. Peru ayaw lang ug kabalaka kay mahunong na ang produksyon kay wala nay katubuan. Swerti kayo ka kay dili na ka mag problema ug kan-on para ugma, sud-an nalang. #PimplesPaMore Lucky thing: kaldero

TAURUS (April 20- May 20) Good news matubuan naka ug “wisdom tooth.” Maypa ang imung ngipon nay wisdom ikaw wala #Pak!tuara Lucky thing: tooth brush

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MUGNA-MUGNA SA MGA BATANG TRAYDOR

If in every tragedy that would happen in our country the progress is like the Yolanda’s progress, we couldn’t blame our people to protest, and eventually oppose the government for its slow reaction and assistance.

LEO (July 23- August 22)

GEMINI (May 21- June 20) Swerti ka kay ikaw naka uyab. Pero pagbantay kay cold na kaayo siya. Tan-awa kuno basin kana siya patay na. Tarunga gyud harun siya maimbalsama. #NeedSomeHug #WarmBodies Lucky thing: heater

CANCER (June 21- July 22)

Pag-uwan ug kaanyag sure ko nga ikaw nagpaakupa. Ambungan ug hitsuraan, gigukod sa mga katawhan. Dili tungod sa utang kung dili tungod sa imung dagway nga makabuang. Peru unsaon ta man nga ikaw shudi ogobs man. Maong sa tanan subject PE ug NSTP ra ang napasaran. #sige katol pa more Swerteng butang: vitamins nga maka bright

VIRGO (August 23- September 22)

Patay kayo ka sa imung uyab. Klaro kaayo, maong ayaw na pangilad. Peru unsaon ta man nga patay sad kaayo siya sa other man. Hala sige! Pagpinatyanay nalang mu. #TalkBackAndYourDead Lucky thing: Lumay

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A year had passed; the government hasn’t given the victims with their enough necessities. The assistance had just been stocked and it seemed they did nothing.

Hala! Pagka sweri baya nimu. Sikat-sikat kunuhay ug gi idolize sa mga tawo. Peru wala sila kabaloo sa imung dakong sikreto, nga kung ikaw mukatawa habwa ang lagos ug makita pa hasta wisdom tooth nimu. #DumoSmileNalang Swerting butang:braces

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AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2014 ISSUE• VOLUME 10, NUMBER 4

OPINION

Blessed or Messed? If the reason why social media was created is to break the possibilities of miscommunication, then you have lost track of time. If you like to insist that modernized way of communication is a blessing, then you have to make sure that you are an active poser in Facebook, or an updated citizen through Twitter, possibly create blogs on Tumblr, either share videos or pictures via Instagram, or who simply clicks for good searches on Google.

BLIMEY

CHRISTIAN ORELLANO

The notion to release personal information was practiced but then on, this becomes the tracker to your private living and suddenly put you vulnerable from any access to unknown conspiracy.

It is a big privilege to get involved on social media because it doesn’t only evolve in a narrow pace. From self-expression, information giving, creating social relationship, networking, and communication; it gives a successive progress especially in our techie era. Social media has been a convenience ever since it touches the innocence of the people. And because of those vivid advantages the weak side of it has been left unknown. There were back stories that ills the well accepted part of social media. Regardless of the other ways that are patching on the lane, the primary use of social media is for self-expression. And through this medium all have an alternative way for the freedom to express. And as a liberal people, the changes given got accepted easily, and then it was willingly tolerated. Not broadening the minds on the hindrances and risks it applied unto the mass. In social media all have the convenience to share what they feel. The notion to release personal information was practiced but then on, this becomes

LIBRA (September 23- Ocotberb 22) Ikaw nasubraan sa nakat-unan. Kugihan pang number 1. Dili engineering ug dili sad drafting, apan kilay gi drawing pa ug pentel pen. Ah! Gikoloran pa ni manang. Pilay guidelines ana day? #TalentNiBai! #WalaySuyaay Sweting Butang: blade. Hutda ragud na ug kagis imung kilay para masaya.

SCORPIO (October 23- November 21) Adunay daku nga kalampusan nga umaabot sa imung kinabuhi. As in dako gyud siya., dili gamay. Lakang ug kapito, dayun hagki imung siku, ipahid dayun sa imung pito ka kuko, dayun syagit “DARNA”. Mao rato bow! Hinumdumi ikaw ra ang nakabuhat atu. #WhatAnAchievement,bravo(clap! Clap!) #Ding!angBato Swerting butang: martilyo, para sa imung ulo

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the tracker to your private living and suddenly put you vulnerable from any access to the unknown conspiracy. The other process that the social media contributes to the people is in information giving. It is very important to fill the concern of the people and it is one responsibility of social media. We can have this situation - recently. We have been struck by strong storms and it is a protocol to inform the citizens about the coming disaster. It is already given that the mass media is authorized for the information giving especially for the current situation of the nation. But it cannot be avoided that the news can spread on social media. Especially that social media is timelier because it has the most updates in a long run. Next is the valuable attribution of social media. It is invested very best on creating social relationships. But recognize it this way: not to invade other people’s privacy but it has been a custom to stalk people online. Although this is a predictable scene already but it is unexpected that anyone can possible done this in an instant. Indeed stalking has come to another level, together with the centralization of social media, it adheres the growth and sensation. From the simple searches until curiosity dug a deeper interest, then the next scenario will knowing the person secretly. If that is the way that some people knew other people, the assurance of security for them has failed. That’s not all, as of stalking be like forging; the possibilities of faking your personal data because you have been more known- some can claim

them for criminal interests and this is not void. Mainly a bunch will say that social media is a gift for communication because rating from the decades of its existence it has provided good impression to the people. It is undeniable that social media gives the people an easy access to one another. It also established a cheaper means of communication; for example- a lot of people do not need to write manual telegrams that were priced base on the number of letters that was written on the paper. And through social media, human intellect has broadened. The creativity of human made capable of making cohesive way of communication. And a creative communication was born. But the opposing side will say that social media only gives people the confusion due to the most options it gives. One might wonder what would be the best new way to communicate or might be confused of what to patronize when there are many alternatives. Another is social media is not a safe haven for anyone who is irresponsible on facing the public. Theoretically, if all the people will quit on social media the probability of risks and crimes can be lessen. Thus if social media would not be known the mass wouldn’t have the connection to make notion on giving personal informations. If social media is a boon to the people or an illness for the mass, everyone has the will to rethink.

AQUARIUS (January 20- February 18) SAGITTARIUS (November 22- December 21) Wala kaayoy importante nga butang nga mahitabo sa imuha. Basta oy! Boring imung life whole month #KaonNalangUgKaayo Swerting butang: nail cutter, wala lang. Nail cutter din pag may time.

CAPRICORN (December 22- January 19) Adunay dakong grasya nga muabot sa imuha. Tungod sa kabugnaw sa panahon, inyong gibuhat nagbunga na. Inday, nagsabak ka. Dakong problema kay ang amahan sa bata,nahanaw na. #Sige!GugmaPaMore #GugmangGaUros-uros Swerteng butang:drive max

Naaa kay date karung simanaha. Make-over ang peg teh, shopping diri, kulot didto, rebond diri para lang sa imung gugma. Proud kaayo imung uyab kay todo poise ka kung mulihok ug muistorya. Dalagang pilipina ug di makabasag pinggan ang tan-aw niya. Maong pag bantay dapit sa may iskena Junquera, basin makit-an ka sa imung mga suki ug kapamilya. #MaraClara?IkawBaYan? Swerteng butang: kayo para sunog sa plastik

AQUARIUS (January 20- February 18) Tungod sa ka arti kay masunog imung nawung. Imu man gud gibagnosan ug dahon sa kapayas with matching tagok para mas effective. Imbis maningkamot ug pawapa, nasamutan hinuon ang hitsura. Pagbinut-an nalang oi, dayun pag minyo ug buta. Kini sure ko ikaw ang iyang nag-inusarang hinigugma. #MagMaxepelPalangKa,paraKutisMarianRivera swering butang: antipara

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AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2014 ISSUE• VOLUME 10, NUMBER 4

FEATURE

An All Out Stress BY CHARYMAR ESTRADA

torms and Low Pressure Area nowadays struck the city for almost how many consecutive days. It has been a threat to the flood-prone area where the flood level is of great amount. Classes were disturbed, transportation was stranded, and many people were troubled. This problem has caused too much difficulty especially to the students in going in and out of the school. The population in the main campus has increased to a number that you wouldn’t deny the fact that many could not attend their classes if rain pours heavy and flood occurs. The flooding in the school has not only been a problem to the students but a disaster that everyone never wished to experience. Along the M.J. Cuenco street, it is undeniable that flood is expected during rainy days. However, the flood rate has increased rapidly. For the last years, flood only occurs when nonstop and heavy rain pours. But now, even single light rain would cause a flood of knee-deep level. This is really a big problem to all of the students. Day students are having a tough time in looking for a jeepney when they go home. Some are standing right just in front of the gate, looking so worried, waiting for the rain to stop and eventually, the floodwater to drop. While others are so desperate that some of them bravely stepped into the troublesome flood. It may be somehow funny, looking at some students laughing at each other while jumping into the passing fire truck just to escape from the flood; still, it isn’t a good scenario because it is too dangerous. Another is, some of the night shift students don’t even bother to go to school while others are so wet attending their classes. Now, how will they concentrate well in the discussions? This too much flooding in the city has troubled establishments, jeepneys, and other livelihood that Cebuanos have. According to Engr. Alex Mayor, Civil Engineering Department Head of CTU-MC, some of the root causes of the flood along the M.J. Cuenco St. are: the elevation of the road,

the drainage system and the development plan. “Daghan man jud ug mga rason nganung magbaha diha dapita pero ang elevation ug drainage system jud ang duha sa mga main reasons”, he said. “Ang usa sa mga solusyon ana kay patas-an ang dan didto dapita pero medyo dako-dako jud na siya nga trabahuon kay patas-an man pod nimu ang adjacent nga mga lugar n iya” he added. He also said that the river near the school is also one of the causes. During heavy rains, the river water flows out and due to the elevation of the road in front of the gate, the water will eventually gathered to it for the campus was actually a water basin during floods. He even pointed out that the drainage system that should be one of the top lists of the government in improving the country was the last in the list. A severe effect of the heavy rain caused by the tropical storm, Mario, was the huge flood which covered the streets and roads in the city, pushing the mayor to suspend the classes in all the levels.

Many places have been soaked to the flood, Jeepneys have stopped running because of the river-like roads, and the worst, floodwater was contaminated with dead rats, human and animal stools, and an almost decomposed pile of garbage which produced a stinky odor that will surely make you feel like vomiting. As a student, you wouldn’t really feel like stepping into this unpleasant flood but stepping in would mean a class to be attended or a home to be in. Calamities that hit our country, specifically Cebu City, are just natural disasters that would surely leave a remarkable effect. But human-caused calamities aren’t that simple problem that can be either neglected or disregarded. Floods are unavoidable especially to the flood-prone areas; however, if it is caused by humans’ stupidity, it would cause a domino effect. From one problem to another, and one simple disaster to worse, everything will be ruined. If you wait for the time when it is too late to make a move, you wouldn’t make any one at all.

AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2014 ISSUE• VOLUME 10, NUMBER 4

PANORAMA

ive, love, laugh. Everyday is a learning experience. This year’s end has brought a lot of remarkable experiences that mold the student’s values and perspective. But the essence of this year was not of the events being held. It’s the captivating of moments build by a strong bond that is treasured through time.

BANKOZONED

Kumiks

MIGO, IKAW RA ISA DIRI?

STALKER

KABANTAY KO BA MURAG NAA GA SUNOD-SUNOD NAKO

AHA! STALKER KA SA?!

YES, MISS BUTIPOL

BY JIM HARVEY OUANO AW MAOBA! KUHAON NA NAKO ANG BANKO!

AHA! STALKER KA SA?

MAYPAG, BANKO NALANG KO

DILI MAN GUD. AKO MANANG KART IMUNG GI TUDTUD

AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2014 ISSUE• VOLUME 10, NUMBER 4

FEATURE

EN&

APER

BY CRISTIAN ORELLANO

‘‘There’s nothing wrong of having a stand in journalism. Absolute objectivity and neutrality is not possible, but fairness and accuracy are.” This quotation regards the general view of journalism itself. That is why today, in our ambitious and democratic world, young people put their hearts into action. Last August 21, the College Editor’s Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) conducted its Grand Orientation at the University of the Philippines -Cebu (UP- Cebu) Cebu campus which overview journalism and discussed its significance. The eagerness to learn preoccupied the students who proudly call themselves campus journalists.

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At the same extent, the election of new set of officers for CEGP Cebu was rounded-up to be presenters of the province’s tertiary campus journalism. This group of student journalists was selected accordingly in consideration to their capabilities and willingness. Concluding Al Christ Salem, Editor-In-Chief (EIC) of Lakandiwa, University of Cebu-Main Campus (UC-MC) in the presidential position; John Vincent Mascarinas, E-I-C OF Southern Scholar, University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) as vice-president; and Marc Eric Cosep, News editor of the Nation Builder , Cebu Technological University- Main Campus (CTU-MC) as secretary general . Campus journalism in the tertiary level, the main medium of the students for information today, already became a significant part of Philippine history as the dictatorship of former President Ferdinand Marcos banned

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the freedom of information in mass media. This happened when he declared Martial Law on 1972. Student journalists exposed the lapses of his administration and how Filipinos suffered during his time. It gave the countrymen the knowledge of how important it is for the youth to get involved in the major issues of the nation. Furthermore, only pen and paper and a brave heart are erase one space what journalists need to give for a fight for truth. Age is never a hindrance to share facts. Giving information could always be done freely by the youths. It doesn’t take violence and threats or money to flip what they stand for, because it has been a long run since the day that the freedom of the press was fought for. Continuing the heritage only means that lies and irrelevance do not have a place in the pages even when the paper is empty.

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