Varsity Courier Newsletter 2015 by NVSU Varsity Courier

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Multiculturalism...4 Ang mga Bagong Adan...10 Tao din ang mga bading... 11 Fashion Trends...13

Varsity OURIER

The Official Publication of Nueva Vizcaya State University-Bayombong Campus

NOVEMBER - JANUARY

VOLUME X Number 2

NVSU grooms up

CoE bares 14 new eng’rs Rj F. Leal

More than P28.35M-worth of projects to operate next sem Jevelyn Justo and Christina Obra

Fourteen new engineers from the fields of Civil Engineering (CE) and Geodetic Engineering (GE) were produced by the College of Engineering (CoE) following the release of the Licensure Examinations results by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on November 21 and October 16, respectively.

A total of P 28.35 million worth of various structures in the university are expected to commence its operations and serve the studentry next semester.

Based on PRC's data, 13 out of 40 Civil Engineering examinees passed the exam, including both first takers and repeaters, which recorded a 28.89% passing rate. Meanwhile, GE posted a 25% passing rate with one passer out of the four examinees.

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Valor and integrity in campus journalism. Prof. Ben G. Domingo, Jr., renowned media specialist shares an insightful plenary session on campus journalism ethics with the participants of the 1st NVSU Invitational Press Conference, November 30, 2015.

BSMath posts 100% passing in LET Alger M. Cerojales The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BSMath) program of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) reclaimed its flawless performance in the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) – Secondary level, September 2015. In the official results released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on September 27, the program recorded 100% passing rate against the 41.75% national passing rate. The new registered teachers include: Arlene E. Capua, Edward B. Cabbab, and Randy B. Galamay. Also among the passers are Jefferson L. Inocencio, now employed in the university as emergency instructor; Christian Ven A. Soria, former CAS - Student Council president; and Jay-ar C. Castriciones, the current chair of the Department of Mathematics. The BSMath program has been consistently doing well since its conception in the LET, posting 100% passing rate in 2004, 2007, 2008, and 2015.#

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The different projects which were mostly started in December 2015 include an academic building, a network of catwalk, repairs and rehabilitations, among others. Construction of new structures With a P22-million budget from the General Appropriations or national budget, the three-storey academic building behind the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) was started in December 28 and is expected to be completed by the BRG construction after 180 calendar days. Meanwhile, a network of catwalks within the university premises is on-going. The project, which is expected

to be finished after 180 days, is handled by Green Valley Construction.

Rehabilitation and improvement of facilities Aside from these new structures, rehabilitations and renovations are also underway.

The Laboratory School building is also set to be rehabilitated and improved with a budget allocation amounting to P3.1 million, and the Graduate School (GS) Building is also subjected to more or less P750, 000-worth of repair and improvement from the Calamity Fund for Typhoon Lando. It was started December 28 by the Nivrol Enterprises, which is scheduled to be completed within 120 days. continue to p.2

CAS, VC hold invitational confab 2015 Billy Joe S. Peralta

With the theme, “Reinforcing Valor and Integrity in Campus Journalism,” the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with the Varsity Courier, conducted the 1st NVSU Invitational Press Conference at the Library Complex last November 30. “Our objective is to equip beginners with campus journalism skills and update the students on advanced trends regarding school paper writing and paper production, “ Ms. Kathrine D. Ojano, a faculty from CAS and the conference directress, stressed in her opening speech. Professor Ben G. Domingo Jr., a practicing journalist and retired professor from Central Luzon State Univer-

sity (CLSU) and Mr. Melvin C. Gascon, correspondent o the Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI)-Region 2, served as the resource speakers for the said activity. Aside from their plenary talks on issues confronting campus journalism and campus paper management, they also lectured on different journalism events which were held via parallel sessions. continue to p.3

Volume X Number 2

For the second time

United for progress. Leaders from all over the globe converged at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit 2015 which was hosted by the Philippines to address pressing issues and tailor programs for sustainable development. Photo from internet

PH hosts APEC to foster inclusive growth, MSME-friendly

Donna Mae B. Torrecampo

Nineteen years after the Philippines hosted the Asia- Pacific Economic Convention (APEC) in 1996, for the second time, world leaders gathered in Manila for the Asia- Pacific leaders’ summit, November 16-18. In this year’s APEC Summit, the 21 member economies including the Philippines, advocated the growth and empowerment of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), among others.

APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) 2015 reports that projects relevant to the promotion of inclusive growth in the region will begin after the summit closes.

According to Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Chairman and CEO of Ayala Corporation, and a member of a 3-person ABAC, what APEC and ABAC are trying to do is encourage and empower an average entrepreneur to be able to compete in a bigger market (i.e., internationally) than its local boundaries. One way to do this would be to cut down tariffs that are imposed in im-

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“The repair [of the GS Building] is done during Saturdays and Sundays, as well as holidays, to avoid disruption of classes,” Engr. Edwin Baral, Physical Plant and Site Development Office (PPSDO) director explained.

Other maintenance projects such as the trimming of tree branches (P7, 202.58) and the construction of concrete humps at road crossings (P 16, 666.62) are set to be started soon.

Other proposed constructions which are expected to be started this year include the Native Pig and Indigenous Poultry Building of the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), the Soil Laboratory of the College of Agriculture (CA), and the Nutrition Laboratory Building of the College of Human Ecology (CHE), each amounting to P5 million. The expansion of the Engineering Laboratory Building which is allotted a budget of P12 million will soon take place, and the renovation of the University Gymnasium, and the Guesthouse, which were expected to cost P4 million and P88, 000, respectively, are also in the works.

portation and exportation of goods.

“As the Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) expanded to 284.60 billion in 2014 from 82.85 billion (in dollars) in 1996, many member economies are becoming interested in what’s fueling the growth of the country,” said Guillermo Luz, ABAC Philippines alternate member and Co-Chairman of the National Competitiveness Council. The country's major growth drivers, according to Zobel de Ayala, are the remittances of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and the expansion of the business processing outsourcing (BPO) industry. While the APEC Summit may have noble causes, cri-

tiques cannot help but point out the seemingly unnecessary expenditures for the meeting.

In this connection, Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero requests for an audit on the expenses incurred for the summit.

Reacting to his inquiry, Malacañan assured that all government expenses for the hosting of the APEC meetings this year will be properly audited.

Moreover, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte argues that the money spent for the APEC will all be worth it with the benefits that it can offer for the country's economy.#

reports from Rappler and Philippine Daily Inquirer

Ika-41 na anibersaryo ng Pag-iinhiniyero, idinaos Rj F. Leal Matagumpay na ipinagdiwang ng Kolehiyo ng Pagiihinyero ang kanilang ika-41 na anibersaryo, Disyembre 10-12, 2015.

Ang nasabing pagdiriwang ay dinaluhan ng mga estudyante ng kolehiyo, mga alumni, at mga propesor sa pangunguna ng bagong dekano ng kolehiyo na si Dr. Jessie Pascual P. Bitog. Nagsilbi namang panauhing pandangal si Dr. Loreta Vivian R. Galima, campus administrator ng NVSU Bayombong. Naging sentro ng kanyang mensahe ang nakikita niyang pagbabago sa kolehiyo. Ayon pa sa kanya, naniniwala siyang hindi nalalayong maging sentro ng pag-unlad at sentro ng kahusayan ang Kolehiyo ng Pag-iinhinyero ng unibersidad.

Kabilang sa mga gawaing kaugnay ng pagdiriwang ang isang seminar, kung saan, nagbahagi ng kanilang kaalaman ang mga estudyanteng nasa kanilang huling taon ukol sa calculator techniques at autocad.

Samantala, nagdulot naman ng kasiyahan at hamon sa mga estudyante ang mga aktibidad na idinaos tulad ng Quiz bee, Engineering race, Autocad challenge, Fun run, Chess Competition, Bridge Building Competition at parlor games na nilahukan ng iba’t ibang departamento ng kolehiyo. Sa huling araw ng selebrasyon, isinagawa ang Engineering Ball at Alumni Homecoming, ang itinuturing ng mga estudyante na mga highlight ng pagdiriwang.#

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November 2015- january 2016

NVSU bags 1st runner-up in PASUC 2015 Ma. Christina F. Obra and Marimel M. Puguon

Garnering ten awards in various contested activities, the Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) was declared first runner-up in the Regional Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) at Quirino State University (QSU), November 13, 2015. The representatives of the university snatched the championship title in Hiphop, Extemporaneous Speaking, Pagsulat ng Sanaysay, Pagkukwento, and Quiz Bee. Also, the delegation gathered awards in: One-act-play (3rd place), Folk dance (2nd), Radio Drama (2nd), Ethnic dance (2nd).Moreover, Joshua Calub (BSEcotourIV) was hailed 2nd runner-up in the Search for Mr. PASUC 2015.

Grace and precision. NVSU contenders perform their ethnic dance routine which earned them a podium finish t the Philippine Association of State Colleges and Universities (PASUC) Culture and the Arts Festival held at Quirino State University on November 13.

This year, Cagayan State Universityn (CSU) was proclaimed the champion in said socio-cultural festival. Isabela State University (ISU), Quirino State University (QSU), and Batanes State College ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th runner-ups, respectively. Winners in the regional elimination competed in the 7th PASUC National Culture and the Arts Festival at Bicol University, Legazpi City, Albay, on November 28 until December 2.#

PRC, BPT release September 2015 LET Results NVSU surpasses national rate

Billy Joe S. Peralta

After less than two months, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board for Professional Teachers (BPT) announced the results of the September 2015 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) on November 30, 2015. The results reveal that Nueva Vizcaya State University has surpassed the LET national passing rate in both elementary and secondary levels. The Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEED) examinees registered 82.60% passing rate against the 31.36% national passing rate. On the other hand, the Bachelor in Secondary Education (BSED) takers posted a 47.50% rate against the 41.75% overall rating in the country.

Out of 69 BEED takers, 57 of them are now registered teachers, and of the 120 BSEd graduates, 57 of them successfully passed the examinations.

CAS, VC...

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Other distinct speakers were Ms. Ojano, as well as former VC artists, Luis C. Del Ocampo and former VC layout artist, Michael Angelo P. Sulayao. Also among them is Allen Christian M. Gallardo, former VC Editorin-chief. A total of 114 students and advisers participated in the said event. Most of the participants came from neighboring schools within the province, including some participants who are from the University of La Sallete - Isabela.

PRC conducted the LET board exam last September 27, 2015 in at least 25 testing centers around the country. Below are the lists of the September 2015 LET passers for both lementary and secondary levels: Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEED)

Alaman, Lea V. Amuahan, Maricel G. Annaban, Millette P. Apangkay, Sheryl L. Arzadon, Jayson A. Asim, Rackel S. Baiwo, Maricris P. Balido, Jinkie O. Ballesteros, Rhielynne Joyce D. Baluang, May Anne l. Bogking, Necita T. Buduan, Queen Angelica M. Bulan, Roderick C. Buncag, Hazel Joy L. Burgos, Jonabelle G. Cabe, Michelle Ann D. Cacanindin, Jaycelyn R. Calubaquib, Ruth C. Chammag, Lourdes A. Daus, Irish T. Dela Cruz, Roxette F. Dulnuan, Devorah M. Florendo, Cleizel Mei A. Gaddi, Trixia sarah B. Galima, Jean M. Ganal, Jenifer C. Garcia, Bella Gen B. Jallorina, Michelle A.

Kimayong, Risiel B. Kindipan, Gladys G. Lopez, Renz Julius N. Macadangdang, Grace C. Mahinil, Alice D. Mata, Mylene D. Mercado, Nelma Joy P. Morales, Leah C. Ngaya-an, Caroline B. Ngennay, Febe G. Oliveros, Elma Leigh M. Ortiz, Clarisse Faye G. Oyagon, Jayson P. Pagala, Archie Joy B. Padua, Karen J. Panal, Jen Jen P. Pariñas, Cromoel G. Saludares, Aireen Mae G. Similing, Krishelle F. Sarte, Juneilyn M. Senica, Shela Mae P. Soberano, Romelie D. Sogan, Mercy Grace G. Suni, Marvin Levy B. Tayaban, Jael B. Valdez, Armenia B. Valdez, Jay Rhayan E. Valdez, Rex S. Wangdale, Jerwell H.

Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) Barcena, Jhenny Rose B. Basay, Judy Anne S. Bautista, Mary Ann Jeanette M. Bragado, Melvin L. Bunhian, Florizel T. Butala, Jennifer L. Cabinangan, Mia Mighty C. Catchin, Jenny S. Dacquel, Maylene Y. Descargar, Ma. Richelle A. Dulnuan, Celyn D. Espejo, Kathrine R. Flores, Marc Harold I. Hidalgo, Amaya V. Lantion, Rhoda S. Malingan, Ark Jesusa G. Manubay, Jewel Anne R. Maramag, Aimielyn T. Montaad, Doris Grace G. Olidan, Gerald H. Pon- elban, Rostum H. Sagaysay, Joanne C. Sannadan, Verna L. Tabios, Christelle T. Tomas, Stephen G. Uhuad, Kristine V. Valenzuela, Jayvee L. Agsunod, Christopher N.

Baggoy, Ever L. Naabus, Joyce A. Ngabit, Jhoribel D. Pangilinan, Maurine P. Poncian, Seckler T. Sebastian, Donalynne T. Somera, Ronaldo S. Tabangay, Mary-ann S. Veronilla, Jeah B. Baliza, Zyrah Lyne Batag, Jhon Eric H. De Leon, Joefrey B. Gayuma, Joyce C. Gaerlan, Daniel A. Gallera, Rosana L. Gonzales, John Rey B. Matterig, Marlon R. Santiago, Kelvin Cris L. Sedigo, Ramil D. Danilo, Rowena P. Gallo, Joan V. Manodom, Philip A. Manzano, Hazel C. Palaña, Klarisse Joy F. Paraguas, Shereen W. Yrigan Cherieme M. Mauricio, Gemalyn M. Catap, Ferlyn B. Clariz, Maureen Joy D.

Volume X Number 2

editorial:

Editorial

Multiculturalism in the university: what to do about it?

ultural diversity refers to the array of distinctive cultures in a nation – this is very much evident in the Philippines. The archipelago is a mélange of beliefs, traditions, customs, and ways of living.

An individual’s culture may depend on various factors – the community he/she belongs to, the people he/she comes in contact with, the educational system, and the mass media he/she is exposed to. An individual’s culture influences the way he/ she behaves and interact with other people. But, what happens when differing cultures converge? The university is an example of a larger context where a host of different cultures come in contact with one another. Within the campus, there exist student organizations such as the Bontoc-Ifugao-Bugkalot-Apayao-Kalinga (BIBAK) and the Kalanguya Student Organization (KSO) as well as fraternities and sororities such as the National Confederation of Ilokano Associations (NCIA) which classify students based on their ethnicity. While such groups may have good intentions, sometimes, highlighting differences among cultures could cause conflicts. What could be the reasons why cultures collide? Differing perspectives and beliefs could really cause miscommunication. It could even lead to ethnic slurs and stereotyping -- that Ilocanos are kuripot, that Ibanags lack initiative, or that Gaddangs are ‘untamed’ and dangerous. Aside from the point that these statements are mere hasty generalizations, these are also reductive -- thus, such statements are problematic. The various languages and dialects could also result in misinterpretation of what is said. One may think negatively of someone who is speaking in his/her mother tongue. Likewise, a person’s manner of speaking may also be taken against the speaker, especially if the other person lacks awareness of cross cultural differences. The key to bridging differences is awareness. As we become more aware and sensitive of one another’s set of values, we make room for open-mindedness to develop. Eventually, we will learn to respect people regardless of their cultural (even personal and religious) backgrounds. Regardless of one’s ethnicity, affinity, preferences, and values, we all have equal rights. Exercising these rights, however, should not cause other people’s or culture’s rights to be compromised. As discrimination is evident in institutions such as the academe, campus journalism then becomes a venue where cross cultural awareness may be tackled and equality may be advocated. Through responsible and cause-oriented journalism, it would not be impossible to tear down multicultural barriers.

Board

Lindon Karl Z. Montaño|Sports Editor Jerico L. Ellorenco|Graphics Director Emaree B. Valenzuela|Creative Director

Ma. Christina Obra, Sunshine Puguon|Senior Staff Writers Melchor O. Agpawa|Graphic Artist Judy Antonette P. Natividad, Billy Joe S. Peralta, Alger M. Cerojales|Staff Writers Noela M. Lodevico-Palma|Moderator

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November 2015- january 2016

Pen and paper for a forbidden writer WANDERING WILLOWS Emaree B. Valenzuela

’m not born a writer, but I want to be good at it. My heart wants it, but my mind has trouble weaving words into sentences to express myself and to catch readers’ attention.

When I was assigned to write a column, I got excited and nervous – both at once. And to avoid permanent brain damage (It’s an exaggeration, of course), I read articles on how to write a column and I studied (again) the elements of writing which my memory always rejects. Sheesh! I really suck at this. But, thanks for reading my column, anyway! 

When I was younger, I embraced the idea of writing a book that I even added it to my “Checklist of Dreams” in my journal. I wanted to be a book author who guides people to life discovery and who inspires other people to challenge themselves, especially those of my kind – the forbidden writer (aka frustrated writer).

When I was a kid, I loved writing my thoughts, opinions, and everyday experiences in my cheap, little blue diary. I once loved writing essays and voicing out my ideas when I was in grade school, but only when it is required. I studied in a Chris tian school that focuses on spirituality and good values. As such, I had no prior

exposure and involvement in journalism. As a kid, I was happy to write. I did not really mind committing errors and I was free to think. My imagination has no boundaries that I liked to draw mutated species such as my very own piñabonisda (a species that is part pineapple, part bird, and part fish) that live between the surface of the ocean and the open air. Have you thought or done something unusual or extraordinary as a kid? If yes, congratulations! You are just like me – a menopausal baby! (Haha, Just kidding!)

As a person, we are unique. And who we are as a person is largely affected by our parents. Genetically, we inherit from them biological characteristics, and we also learn from them values and attitudes through socialization. At the outset, our parents have the tendency to impose their own dreams to ours. Gradually, though, our parents begin to understand and respect our judgment as they witness that we are becoming more mature and more independent. In the same manner, schools and universities play a prime role in our lives. Not only do we gain knowledge from our mentors, we also learn values from them, usually through exemplification.

Aside from these influences, mass media such as television and internet influence our preferences and per-

sonality. As mass media becomes a channel of information, we become aware of trends. For teenagers, trends are a big thing. And keeping with the trends means having more friends. It is also during teenage years that we start to think about our passion and plans – what we want to do and who we want to be. Will finding one’s passion really make a person happy? There is nothing in this world that can satisfy a person, unless he/she kicks out negativities and let optimism rule. Passion can be an illusion or a victory. It is an illusion when you are easily drowned by waves of trash talks, and you let doubt creep in and lose your focus. Finding your interest may be easy, but staying passionate, despite rejections, requires a big heart and a humble mind to absorb critiques and learn from them – this is when passion becomes a victory for you!

My experiences in high school have made me realize a lot of things. When I was in high school, I tried to fit in. In my effort to make friends, I even had to do things that are not my interest and adjust to what my “friends” want. During our farewell party, however, I found out that the friends I valued do not really care for me. We were asked to write letters for our friends. I made seven letters but received nothing. It had been painful to accept but I came to know that pleasing people will get me nowhere. My fear to be left alone and be left behind gave me more pain than being alone by choice. Whatever experiences I went through shaped me and every challenge I surmounted made me better. Same thing goes to everyone! All we need to do is to take on whatever challenges come our way. We should never be afraid to go out of our comfort zone because pushing ourselves is the only way to improve. So next time they will ask me to write (again), I’ll smile and say, “Challenge accepted!”#

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Letter to the Editor: Mahal na Editor, Good day po! May idudulog lang po sana akong mga reklamo o mga hinaing na nararanasan at nakikita naming mga estudyante dito sa unibersidad gaya ng hindi maayos na facilities gaya ng mga comfort room at mga ceiling fans na hindi gumagana. Sana po maayos ang mga ito para din naman po makapag-aral tayo ng maayos. Salamat po! Nagsusumamo, Celia (BSEd)

response from the Editor: Hi Celia! Salamat sa iyong pagdulog. Marami pa rin talagang maaring maimprove sa ating unibersidad gaya nga ng mga facilities. At hindi naman talaga maiiwasan na masira (o hindi gumana ng maayos) ang mga facilities sa school, maliban pa sa kakulangan din ng budget dahil nga nasa pampubliko tayong paaralan. Naiintindihan ko rin ang hinaing mo dahil isa rin akong estudyante. Maganda na naidulog mo ito nang maiparating natin sa mga kinauukulan. Subali’t siyempre, bilang mga estudyante, may responsibilidad din tayo, at isa dito ang paggamit ng maayos sa mga pasilidad ng ating unibersidad. Kahit pa nga mayroong magandang pasilidad, halimbawa, kung hindi tayo marunong magmalasakit sa mga ito, madali itong masisira at mawawalan ng saysay. Muli, salamat sa pagsulat. Nagmamahal, Editor

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Volume X Number 2

APECtado ng kahirapan Sa totoo lang Nap Gerald G. Tolentino

indi na bago sa atin, ang pagkakaroon ng mga mahihirap sa lipunan. Saan man tayo mapadpad, meron at meron pa rin ang mga taong mahihirap na hindi natin alam kung saan nanggagaling. Nanganganak nga kaya ang kahirapan? O dulot ito ng kawalan ng atensyon ng pamahalaan sa mga isyung kanyang kinakaharap? Kahit anong mga pagkakakitaan, pinapasok na ng mga kababayan nating naghihikahos sa buhay. Saan man tayo maparoon, makikita natin ang mga taong abala sa paghahanap-buhay. Sa kalsada, sa kanto, o di kaya’y sa mga naglalakihang mga gusali sa mga siyudad, na kahit ang gabi’y ginagawa ng araw kumita lamang ng kakarampot na pera napantustos sa kanilang mga pamilya. Nitong Nobyembre lamang, ginanap ang Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit kung saan ang bansa ang nagsilbing punong-abala. Maraming maimpluwensya at kilalang tao ang dumalo na ang nais ay palawigin at iangat ang ekonomiya ng mga bansang kasapi dito. Kasagutan nga kaya ang APEC o dahilan pa ito sa nararanasanang kahirapan ng bansa, ng paglala at pagbagsak ng ating ekonomiya?

leksyon na naman. Nagsimula na ring mag-ingay sa social media ang mga tatakbong kandidatong nais sumabak sa magulong buhay pulitiko. Kabi-kabilaang isyu na rin ng bangayan ng magkakalabang kampo ang patuloy na maririnig hindi pa man nagsisimula ang botohan.

Isang paalala higit sa ating mga kabataan ang pagkakaroon ng matalinong pagpapasya kung sino nga ba ang karapat-dapat na mailuklok sa pwesto. At bilang legal nang masasabi upang bumoto at makialam sa kung sino ang nararapat mamuno sa bansa, maging mapagmatyag at magkaroon ng sapat na kaalaman. Alamin kung sinu-sino ang mga huwad na kandidato at ang mga trapo (tradisyonal na pulitiko) sa gobyerno. O yaong pulitikong matagal nang nakaupo sa pwesto ngunit walang kakayahang mangasiwa sa bansa at iniisip lamang ang pansariling interes. Maging mga personalidad gaya ng mga artista na kinakasangkapan ang kasikatan kahit walang sapat na kaalaman o kakayahan sa pamamahala. Sa unibersidad, ang Student Council (SC) ng bawat kolehiyo at ang Northern Campus Supreme Student Council (NCSSC) ng unibersidad ay maihahalintulad sa gobyerno na may na malaking responsibilidad sa pagiging organisado at pagkakaroon ng kamalayan ng nasasakupan sa sistema nito. Kaya naman bago pa man isagawa ang University Student Council o USC election, mas mainam na sanayin muna ang mga staff at estudyante sa teknikal na aspeto ng pagsasagawa ng

Sadyang pinaghandaan ng gobyerno ang APEC Summit na kung saan maganda at magarbo ang mga pinagdausan ng pagtitipon. Ang mga pagkain na talaga namang gawang Pinoy, at ang mga kasuotang yari sa pinya ng mga lider at ng kani-kanilang asawa ay idinisenyo ng batikang si Paul Cabral, isabay pa ang magagarang BMW na naghatid-sundo sa mga ito.

Sa garbo ng pagdiriwang, napapaisip talaga ang taumbayan. Nakapagtataka man na sa hirap ng mga Pilipino ay mayroon palang nakabinbing pera ang pamahalaan na tinatayang umabot sampung bilyong piso na siyang nakalaang badyet para sa APEC Summit. Nakapanghihinayang na napakalaking halaga ng pera ang inubos ng pamahalaan para sa pagtitipon ng mga liderato mula sa iba’t ibang bansa sa Asya.

Kung tutuusin, napakalaking tulong at benepisyo na ang maibibigay ng perang ito para sa mahihirap upang makapagsimula at makapaghanap-buhay. Nakapanlulumo na sa hinaba-haba ng panahon maraming mga lugar pa rin sa bansa ang hindi naaabot ng kuryente, walang magagandang pasilidad at imprastraktura para sa mga pangunahing pangangailangan tulad ng mga paaralan at ospital.

Idagdag pa ang napakaraming bagyong nanalasa sa bansa bago pa man maganap ang APEC. Sa Yolanda lamang, maraming namatay, nagutom at nagtiis. At bagaman mayroon mang ginagawa ang pamahalaan, hindi maikakailang kakarampot ito at ‘di sapat. Nang una itong itinatag, ang APEC ay nagdulot ng malalang kahirapan sa daigdig kabilang na ang Pilipinas. Dahil sa APEC, nawalan ng pagkakataon ang maliliit at ordinaryong tao na magnegosyo, na resulta ng pagkawala ng trabaho ng mga tao. Sa aking palagay, hindi naman APEC ang solusyon sa kahirapang dinaranas natin mga Pilipino sa panahon ngayon, bagkus ito pa nga ang nagpapalala dahil ang mga makasariling kapitalista mula sa ibang bansa naman ang nakikinabang rito.

Kung hindi sana pinayagan ng mga nakaraang liderato ang pagpasok ng mga ito sa ating bansa hindi sana tuluyang nalugi at namatay ang mga sariling produkto nating mga Pilipino. Hindi sana lalong lalala ang kahirapan at kawalan ng trabaho. Dahil rin dito, nasanay ang mga Pilipinong tangkilikin ang mga produkto mula sa ibang bansa. Sa Pilipinas nanggagaling ang mga raw materials na prinoproseso sa ibang bansa. At pagdating sa Pilipinas ng finished products, bibilhin natin ito ng mahal. Paano kaya kung sa halip na i-export natin ang mga materyales, dalhin natin dito ang teknolohiya (o ‘di kaya ay tayo mismo ang gumawa ng teknolohiya) na pagproproseso sa mga produkto? Oo, maaring tumaas nga ang ekonomiya ng bansa sa nakaraang mga taon, ngunit hindi pa rin maalis ang katotohanang napag-iiwanan na tayo ng mga bansang noo’y tumitingala sa ating ekonomiya. Dahil na rin siguro sa maling paggamit ng pondo, at maling pagpapasya, at maling prayoridad ng ating gobyerno.

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Si Juan sa eleksyon Scrivener

Sunshine N. Puguon

halalan lalo na sa mga bagong estudyante.

Ayon sa aking karanasan, may mga estudyanteng bumuboto nang walang sapat na kaalaman sa mga kandidatong dapat mailuklok sa pwesto. Kung mayroon man, ano-anu ang madalas maging basehan? Ang hitsura o tindig ba ni ate? Ang mga hugot at punch lines na sinabayan pa ng killer smile ni kuya? Ang maayos at plantsadong porma ng kandidato? Dahil kapangalan lang, kaapelyido, o kamag-anak? Dahil lang ba sikat? O dahil ba sa nakaka-nosebleed na talumpati na ang totoo ay hindi mo naman naintindihan? Dahil ba sa awa? Hindi ko naman sinasabing i-stalk maghapon sa facebook o alinmang accounts nila sa social media ang mga kandidato upang makilatis ang pagkatao nila. Malamang naman, piling-pili din ang kanilang inilalathala sa kanilang accounts -- yun lamang makakapagpabango sa pangalan nila. Ang punto lang dito, maging patas at makatarungan tayo sa pagpili ng mga karapatdapat na lider sa ating kolehiyo at unibersidad. Hindi

dahil boyfriend o girlfriend, kakilala, kaklase, kaibigan, kamag-anak, o pinagkakautangan mo, iboboto mo na. Kung sino ang alam mong may paninindigan at may pananagutan, hindi mo dapat ipagkait sa kanya ang iyong boto. Sa kabila ng pagpuna at masikip na iskedyul ng mga miyembro ng Student Councils at iba pang grupo, kahanga–hanga ang kanilang pagbubuluntaryo upang maging bahagi ng mga organisasyong pang-estudyante sapagkat hindi lahat ay kayang magsakripisyo at maglaan ng oras upang pagsilbihan ang kapwa estudyante. Saludo ako sa inyo!

Sa araw ng eleksyon, sa unibersidad man o sa mataas na lebel, si Juan ay may matalinong pagpapasya kung sino ang nararapat iluklok sa pwesto. Hindi kaagad nagpapadala si Juan sa mababangong salita ng mga kandidato. Nakalaan kay Juan ang magiging sistema ng bansa kung kaya’t maingat ito sa desisyong gagawin sa maliit man o malaking posisyon. Tularan si Juan.

News

November 2015- january 2016

NCSSC, SCs sponsor Christmas Program Billy Joe S. Peralta

Through the initiative of the Student Council (SC)of colleges and the Northern Campus Supreme Student Council (NCSSC), Nueva Vizcaya State University- Bayombong Campus celebrated their 2015 university christmas program at the Gymnasium last December 17. The Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Christmasthemed performance of the College of Teacher Education (CTEd) clinched the 1st place in the Sayawit Competition. Trailing behind were the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), and College of Engineering (CE) in 2nd and 3rd place, respectively.

For the Christmas Gimik, another 1st place finish was achieved by CTEd as they wowed everyone with their neon green lighted bottles and gifts wrapped with silver foil and blue ribbon. The College of Business of Economics (CBE), and CE came in 2nd and 3rd.

Paskua iti Vizcayanos. Christmas season has become extra special to Novo Vizcayanos as the Paskua Ditoy Nueva Vizcaya, a celebration that relives Filipino Christmas traditions, becomes an annual tradition. The program started with parlor games spearheaded by the Student Councils of the different colleges. There was also a raffle draw during the said event wherein cash prizes, baskets of groceries and two cavans of

LIKE us on Facebook! CAS spearheads seminar on research Alger M. Cerojales

The Languages Department of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) conducted a research forum bearing the theme, “Pananaliksik: Ambag nito sa paghahanda at paghubog ng mga mahuhusay na propesyunal sa iba’t ibang disiplina,” January 27 at the university gymnasium. Atty. Rolando A. Bernales, a professor of Language and Linguistics at the Philippine Normal University (PNU) served as the resource speaker.

rice were given to the lucky winners.

Contested activities such as Sayawit, Christmas Gimik, and Battle of the Bands, were conducted.

Meanwhile, CBE sang their way to the top in the Battle of the Bands, and garnering 2nd place was the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and placing 3rd was CE. Best in Attendance award was given to the College of Human Ecology (CHE) followed by CE (2nd) and CTEd (3rd). At the end of the whole day-day affair, CTEd was declared this year’s overall champion.#

VC takes home 13 awards in Regional gab Jakee Mar M. Mangaccat

The Varsity Courier, the official student publication of the campus, won big after bagging 13 awards in both group and individual categories during the Regional Higher Education Press Conference (RHEPC) held at Hotel Kimikarlai, Tuguegarao City, December 17-19. The News magazine was lauded as the Best in Features Page and ranked 5th in Sports Page.

For the individual categories, three student-journalists were qualified to compete in the Luzonwide Higher Education Press Conference (LHEPC) to be held at Vigan City, Ilocos Sur on February 4-6. Donna Mae B. Torrecampo, VC Editor-in-chief, placed 2nd in News Reporting (English) and 9th in Copyreading and Headline Writing (English). RJ F. Leal, VC Sports Editor, was awarded 5th place in News Reporting (Filipino) and 8th place in Copyreading and Headline Writing (Filipino). Lastly, Jerico L. Ellorenco, VC Graphics Director, obtained 5th and 10th places in Editorial Cartooning (English) and Literary Graphics (English), respectively.

Likewise, three of the staff made it to the Top 10. They are as follows: Melchor Agpawa - 6th place (Literary Graphics - Filipino), 6th place (Comic Strip Drawing - Filipino), and 8th place (Editorial Cartooning - Filipino); Jakee Mar Mangaccat - 8th place (Photojournalism - English); and Emaree Valenzuela - 10th place (Layouting). A total of 28 competing schools converged to choose the region’s best journalists who will be the representatives of Region 2 in the forthcoming LHEPC. Attending to the participants’ clamor, next year’s RHEPC will be sponsored by Nueva Vizcaya. For the past years, RHEPC has been held at Tuguegarao City.

Attorney Bernales, who is also a full-time legal counsel of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Makati, tackled various issues on research writing, including finding a topic, gathering data, and analyzing and presenting data. Also, he emphasized the importance of citing sources and discussed the legal consequences of committing plagiarism. During the open forum, Bernales also discussed misconceptions about research as well as its impact to the community. The seminar was attended by NVSU students from the different colleges who are currently enrolled in English 2 and Filipino 2 subjects. Filipino majors from the College of Teacher Education (CTED) also participated in said endeavor.

Volume X Number 2

fEATURE

-Mga Eba! Ang Mga Bagong Adan

Billy Joe S. Peralta & Alger Cerojales

Si Adan ay sumisimbolo sa isang matipuno, makisig at malakas na lalaki na siyang bumubuhay, nangangalaga at nagsisilbing haligi ng tahanan. Siya’y kilala sa mga bansag na Itay, Tatay, Papa, Pudra at Erpat at isang mahalagang sangkap sa pundasyon ng isang tahanan at ng isang pamilya. Hindi siya natatakot mapawisan, marumihan, o mapagod maibigay lamang sa kanyang minamahal na pamilya ang sapat at tamang nutrisyon na kailangan nila. Ngunit paano kung ang haligi na ito ay hindi maayos ang pagkakagawa? Siguradong ito’y madaling matitibag at kapag ito ay nangyari, ang ilaw ng tahanan ang siyang hahalili sa haligi ng tahanan. Ang ating ilaw ng tahanan o mas kilala sa ngalang Ina, Nanay, Mama, Mommy o Mudra ay a nagsisilbing puso ng tahanan, guro, kaibigan, makakasama at isang taong madadamayan ka sa lahat ng iyong pinagdaraanan. Paano kung ang ilaw ay naging haligi din ng tahanan? Malalampasan at makakayanan ba niya ito? Ating alamin ang kuwento ng dalawa sa mga Bagong Adan sa ating henerasyon.

Ang tunay na buhay ni “Lady Guard” “’Yung I.D. mo Balong? Umuwi ka muna, hindi puwede ‘yang uniform mo. Magpalit ka muna.” ‘Yan ang mga linya na kadalasang marinig mula sa kanya. Siya ay maituturing “one of the boys” sapagkat ang lahat ng kanyang kasama sa trabaho ay pawang mga kalalakihan. Babae man siya sa ating paningin ay hindi siya magpapahuli sa kanyang mga kasamahan. Ang aking itinutukoy ay walang iba kundi si Mary Jane Agraam na mas kinikilala ng lahat sa buong kampus bilang si Lady Guard. Datapwat tatak ng kanyang pagkato ang isang istriktong maton, mas higit na nangingibabaw ang kanyang pagiging isang mapag-arugang ina sa kanyang dalawang anak. Si MJ ay tubong Abra ngunit kasalukuyan siyang nakatira sa Barangay Sta. Rosa, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya. Hindi ito ang unang karanasan niyang magtrabaho sa pagga-gwardiya, dati na siyang naglingkod sa Saint Mary’s University (SMU)- Grade School Department at Veterans Regional Hospital (VRH). Hindi man nakapagtapos ng pag-aaral ay hindi naging hadlang ito upang makipagsapalaran siya sa agos ng buhay. Diskarte at inspirasyon mula sa kanyang minamahal ang kanyang naging puhunan upang magtrabaho at tulungan ang kanyang pamilya sa pang-araw-araw na gastusin at kanyang ginagampanan pati na ang trabaho ng isang haligi ng tahanan. “Bakit pagiging isang guard po ang napili n’yong pasuking trabaho eh, kung tutuusi’y panlalake po ‘yun?” ang malimit na tanong sa kanya. “Pantay-pantay naman na [tayo] ngayon eh,” ang laging tugon ni MJ. Bihira sa isang babaeng gwardiya ang magtagal sa serbisyo. Mayroon ding ilan lamang na kayang tiisin ang samu’t saring ugali ng mga estudyanteng nakakasalamuha nila. “Iba na [kasi ang] ugali ng mga estudyante ngayon,” ika nga niya. Palaisipan man sa maraming estudyante ang kanyang kasarian, kung ating ibabase sa kanyang hindi pangkaraniwang tindig at “kaangasan,” ay may isang taon na siyang nagsisilbi sa ating unibersidad bilang isang alagad ng seguridad. “Ang pagiging [isang] guard ay hindi simpleng trabaho [lamang]. Dapat [ay] matapang ka. Hindi puwede ang lalambut-lambot kasi kung lalambut-lambot

photo by Claudine Fabian

November 2015- january 2016

ka, ibu-bully ka ng mga estudyante,”pagbabahagi ni MJ hingil sa mga sabi-sabi mula sa mga taong hindi pa lubusang nauunawaan ang konsepto ng nasabing trabaho. Nang tanungin kung bakit siya masyadong istrikto sa pagsunod sa mga nakasaad sa konstitusyon at polisiya na binigyang-bisa ng paaralan ay dahil sa ginagawa lang niya ang trabahong inirekomenda sa kanya nang mahusay. “Kasi, kung hindi kami magiging istrikto at hahayaan naming pumasok ‘yung mga hindi [nasa] tama ‘yung uniporme, kami rin [ang] mapapagalitan ng nakatataas. Sa ating lipunang ginagalawan, kung hindi ka kikilos ay hindi ka uunlad. Marami ang nagsasabi na ang gawaing panlalaki ay para sa lalaki lamang. Ngunit para sa mga modernong kababaihan, kung ano ang kaya ni Adan ay ganoon din ni Eba. Ngayon ay narito pa rin siya sa unibersidad: patuloy sa kanyang serbisyo sa lahat at ibang sakop para sa kaligtasan ng nakararami. Minsan ay nasa main gate siya ngunit madalas ay nasa North Gate (Riverside). Tulad din ng ibang may tunay na serbisyo sa kanikanilang mga trabaho, si MJ ay nais magparating ng mensahe sa iba, “Trabaho lang, walang personalan.”

Ang Lihim ni Lady Tricycle Driver Kung wala ang tricycle, walang masasakyan ang mga mamamayan. Sila ang isa sa mga mahahalagang bahagi ng ating bayan at kung wala sila malamang mahihirapan ang usad ng ating transportasyon. Ang pagkakaalam ng marami ang gawaing panlalaki ay panlalaki lamang at hindi maaring makisawsaw ang mga kababaihan sa aspetong iyon. Ngunit dahil sa pagbabago ng henerasyon, ang konseptong iyon ay nabago na rin. Ngayon, ang kayang gawin ni lalaki ay kaya na ring gawin ni babae. Isa na rito ang pagda-drive o pamamasada ng tricycle. Siya ang kauna-unahang babaeng tricycle driver ng Zamora Extension Toda na kinabiliban ng mga estudyante dahil sa kanyang tapang at determinasyong magdrive kahit na siya’y isang babae. Kung may lady guard ay may lady tricycle driver naman at siya ay si Cheryl Mabanglu, 42 taong gulang at nakatira sa Zamora Extension. Siya ay may isang anak na si Jasmine na kasalukuyang nag-aaral ng kindergarden sa Saint Mary’s University Grade School Department. Isang siyang mabuting maybahay ng kanyang asawa na isang seaman. Si Cheryl ay nagtapos ng kursong BS Nursing sa Nueva Ecija Doctor’s School of Nursing at isa nang rehistradong nars. Siya ay nakipagsapalaran na sa ibang bansa upang kumita ng malaking pera. Sampung taon din siyang nanilbihan bilang isang pribadong nurse sa Israel. Bagaman may plano pa siyang bumalik, hindi niya maiwan ang kanyang anak ditoo sa Pilipinas.

Tao rin ang

mga

Bading Reonel M. Gallardo

“Kung may maingay sa kalye, siguradong baklang chararat ang tumatalak diyan.” Ito ang pahayag ng isang tindera na para bang may napakalaking galit sa mga binabae. Para bang ipinapahiwatig nito na ang ingay sa kalye ay gawa lamang ng mga bakla. Minsan, ako ay nagpunta sa bayan upang mamili. Napadaan ako sa isang parlor at nakita ko na karamihan sa kanila ay mga pusong mamon. Ang mga manggugupit, ang mga make-up artist, halos bakla lahat! Nang ako ay nagpunta sa isang grocery store, pati ang kargador ay isang shoke. At ang kahera ay isa ring sisteret. Naglakad ako pauwi. Nakita ko ang isang lalaki na namimili ng bungkos ng rosas, at ang gumagawa ng kanyang bibilhing boquet ay isa sa mga paminta na makikita sa bayan. Katabi ng flower shop ay isang fashion house. Hay, grabe na ito! Pati ang gumagawa ng disenyo ng damit ay kasama sa federasyon. Pag uwi ko sa aming bahay, si Vice Ganda ang aking napanood sa programa nitong “It’s Showtime”. Napatawa ako ng malakas sa binitiwan niyang mga pickup lines niya na kwelang-kwela. Naalala ko ang aking guro noong hayskul. Magaling siya magturo. Maingay siya ngunit malaman lahat ng kaniyang sinasabi, badaf din siya. Disente kung manamit at kagalang-galang siyang guro. Naisip ko ngayon, makatuwiran ba ang pagtingin at pagtrato natin sa mga tulad nila? Nararapat bang sila ay kutyain? Hindi ba dapat na unawain natin sila at tulungang hanapin ang tunay nilang pagkatao at gusto? Mga beki sila. Paminta, durog man o hindi. Bading. Shoke. Ngunit kung iyong iisipin, napakalaking tulong nila sa pag-unlad n bayan. Sabi nga ng mga bading,“360 pa more! Para sa ekonomiya!”

Tao rin sila na nilalang ng Diyos. Nararapat na bigyan natin sila ng halaga, pagkikila, respeto at pang-unawa.

Sa pag-iinterbyu kay Cheryl, napag-alaman na sila’y nagmamay-ari ng isang tindahan at isang boarding house sa Zamora Ext at ang kanyang ina ang kanyang katulong sa pamamahala ng mga ito. Ayon sa kanya, ang kanyang pamamasada ay nakatuwaan niya lamang upang mawala ang pagkabagot. Isa itong libangan para sa kanya. “Habang hinihintay ang anak kong nag-aaral sa SMU,” isa sa mga sagot ni Cheryl kung bakit siya namamasada. Siya’y nagsimulang mamasada noong Agosto ng naCONTINUE TO PAGE 10

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Volume X Number 2

HEAD to TOE:

Fashion Trends 2016

Donna Mae B. Torrecampo and Jakee Mar Mangaccat

Beat the cold breeze of the season as it comes rolling in and rummage through our selection of the most stylish wardrobes to get you looking and feeling your best this coming year. Some guys’ and girls’ penchant for basics and style essentials might be featured here. Take a closer look at style must-haves that go beyond what certainly meets the eye.

off-the-shoulder Riding a perfect storm created by high-end fashion designers, trend forecasters, stylish influencers, and the media, off-the-shoulder, is the new warm-weather trend.

Featured in the New York Fashion Week-Spring/ Summer Collection September last year, this stylish-sexy top immediately caught the eye of viewers and fashion lovers, as well as Filipino stylish girls.It’s time for women to show a lot flesh but remain regal with this part Bohemian and part austere style. You can style it with anything – from denim cutoffs and flares to midi strikes – it’s a feminine look that is sure to be a hit to beat the summer heat.

Floral Pattern

Florals are also very summery. It’s easy to pull out the same petal-strewn dress from time to time, but this year, let’s put a little twist to floral patterns. This is perfect in maxi skirts partnered with a crop top, or a pastel-colored skater dress.

From vintage to modern designs, skater or midi, sweatshirts to shorts, as well as stilettos and pair of shoes, this floral pattern can suit your summer and even pre-summer wardrobe for 2016. You can even wear it on your Valentine’s Day date!

Pastel Colors

Be ‘in’ with this top hues for 2016.

According to Laurie Pressman, Vice President of Pantone’s Color Institute, they saw a movement toward very calm shades contrasted with specific pops of bright primaries.

With the trend that emerged from exhibits in the New York Fashion Week, the Rose Quartz is the most preferred shade on their list. Peach Echo, Serenity, Snorkel Blue, and Buttercup are also among the top hues for the year. These shades are easy on the eyes, yet very lively as well.

Pantone’s executive director explains that, color shades like serenity and buttercup, emphasizes that there is something to be hopeful about despite the unpleasant things that may be happening around us.

Now that you’ve come to know what’s trendy, you may now wear one of these. Amplify your senses to what’s new and bring out the trendsetter in you. Look effortlessly good for the world to see. But most of all, wear your smile of confidence—and you’ll definitely deserve an applause.

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN LEATHER SNEAKERS

For those who enjoy extra height and classic shoes, these are the ones for you. Alexander McQueen leather sneakers take a basic style and plays with platform to come up with a look that is current and crisp. You can wear it with a classic denim pair of jeans, or rolled up trousers and bright socks for a more daring look. For anyone who prefers designer over streetwear, this may be the blurred line you›ve been looking for.

BOMBER JACKETS

Bomber jackets are versatile for casual days as it looks cool and comfortable. Since it comes in variety of colors and materials, you can choose what color best expresses your personality.

Bomber jackets which came out in the 50s are making a comeback. It is included in the Spring/ Summer 2016 collection for men’s wear and stylists suggest trying these jackets in dark hues.

SHORTER SHORTS

Design houses like Prada and Gucci brought back shorts in a range of colors and prints. Particularly great for summer, especially in tropical countries such as ours, short shorts can come in bright colors like blue, green, and yellow. Perfect for beach days, I must say. Meanwhile, short shorts in more subtle and darker colors may be paired with simple button-down shirts for a chic, carefree everyday wear.

Now that you›ve come to know what›s trendy, you may wear now one of these. Amplify your senses to what’s new and bring out the best trendsetter in you. Look effortlessly good for the world to see. But most of all, wear your smile of confidence—and you›ll definitely deserve an applause.

Links and References:

http:/www.glamour.com/fashion/blogs/dressede/2015/09/pantone-spring-2016-colors?mbid=social_pinterest, http://www.refinery29.com/off-shoulder-trend-tops-dresses#slide, http://qz.com/506006/how-the-forces-behind-fashiondecided-its-time-for-women-to-show-a-lot-more-shoulder/, http://www.glamour.com/fashion/blogs/dressed/2015/04/why-you-need-an-off-the-should, http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2015-spring-summer/ways-to-wearflorals-again, www.thetrend.spotter.net/2015/07/10-best-sneakers-for-men-spotted-at-mens-fashion-week-ss16.html, www.thetrendspotter.net/2015/07/top-5-menswear-springsummer-2016-trends-to-try-now.html

November 2015- january 2016

FEATURE

Lantern Parade Judy Antonette P. Natividad and Ma. Christina F. Obra Christmas season is felt by the presence of different Christmas decoration as we rejoice for the coming of the Lord. Party people, sparkling lights, hanging lanterns, the rising once again of our Christmas trees and especially the golden voices of the children humming and singing the coming of the king. Last December 3, 2015 at six o’clock in the evening, people around the world might be busy working for their household chores, some maybe taking some rest due to unstoppable work on their office, market and in their farm the whole day, some of us might be watching television shows and some might having their early dinner. Usually, when the night comes, most of us are having our own things inside our houses and of course the streets are on its silent mode except for those who are having their party and reunions. On that day, the cold night covered the whole places of Bayombong with a strong feeling of Christmas and in connection to that, Bayombong celebrated another event in their hometown called “The Lantern Parade”. The whole municipality wanted to have one of the most remarkable name worldwide and it is to be included in the Guinness Book of World Record, having the Longest Lantern Parade.

last September and after the distribution of it, series of meetings was held. In NVSU, the School President then is Ma’am Florentina Dumlao whom we addressed the letter. The making of lanterns is with the cooperation of both Barangay Officials and its community. The food management and the assistance on the expenses (including cash prizes and certificates etc.) is aboutP30thousand. The startingpoint of the parade is the Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Capitol up to the Nueva Vizcaya Sports Complex or the Clisoc field”. in addition to that, the activity will be continually done throughout the coming year and it is expected to be broadened on the other years if the administration is still the same. The unity and the oneness of the Bayombong people

The new civil engineers are as follows: Engr. Jaylord B. Aliaga, Engr. John T. Baloc, Engr. Kevin John F. Cabezon, Engr. Eddie Boy S. Corpuz, Engr. Dexter C. Cuenco, Engr. Borromeo M. Evaristo Jr., Engr. Albert Guloy, Engr. Cedrick Mar A. Kimpalong, Engr. Gen David G. Magbual, Engr. Ryan Jake A. Pinaroc, Engr. Argie S. Sumagpao, Engr. Marlon K. Tugguinay, and Engr. Jose N. Timmango, Jr.

Meanwhile, the lone new Geodetic Engineer is Engr. Rogie P. Lantion. Among other examinees, he is the only fresh graduate and first taker who took and passed the examination. “For CE students, it is better kung ngayon pa lang magstart na silang magreview para sa board exam para hindi sila mahirapang humabol... [t]hey should not just use review books alone. Mas maganda pa rin kung alam nila ‘yung concepts,“ advises Engr. Gen David Magbual, former VC editor. PRC was proud to announce that the results were published two days after the last exam day. The examination for CE was given on November 18-19 while for GE, October 13-14.#

Delightful stars made of bamboo rods and specialized plastic coloured coverings such as green, yellow, orange and red based on the colour coding of the different organizations and most specially the little light source in each artificial star gave a colourful light that made each star a shining and seems as lively and true star twinkling in the sky in the middle of peaceful night which had lighted the way of the people who cooperated on the parade. Each organization has a model lantern. These lanterns are based on their colour coding and these are the following: Public Schools (green), Private Schools (yellow), Barangay Officials (Orange), CSO , Religious Groups, etc. (Red) .

Sportsmanship, leadership, and enjoyment were the main motive of the lantern parade which must be left and learned to the participants and even to the bystanders. At the end of the program, cash prizes and certificates was given to the participants and certificate of appreciation to the judges.

According to Ma’am Agnes D. Gonzales, the coordinator of the lantern parade, it is not mandatory that all schools in Bayombong must participate in this activity but everybody who wants to be, can join with the permission of their schools. The giving of invitation letters was addressed to the School Presidents, barangay captains and officials

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were seen as they take part on this kind of activity. Hundreds of Bayombong residents/currently presiders, barangay officials and employees, Philippine Society Organizations (PSO), government officials, religious groups, and schools found throughout the municipality wherein all elementary, secondary and tertiary levels participated in the said event.

Eba... from P 9 karaang taon (2015) hanggang sa kasalukuyan. Ayon sa kanya, hindi ito mahirap sapagkat hindi naman siya full-time driver. Kung kailan niya lang gusto saka lang siya namamasada. Ang kitang kanyang nakukuha sa pamamasada ay kanyang pinandaragdag sa kanyang ipon. “Di lahat out, konting in din,” isang makahulugang pahayag ni Cheryl tungkol sa pagiging tricycle driver. Ayon sa kanya, “hindi dapat out ng out sa ipon, huwag mo nang gagalawin. Ang gagawin mo lang ay dadagdagan.” Totoo nga naman dahil sa paghatid-sundo sa kanyang anak ay nakatitipid siya. At habang hinihintay ito ay nakapapamasada siya para may pandagdag na rin sa kanyang ipon. Ayon pa sa kanya, mabuti ang pag-iimpok para sa kinabukasan. Nang siya ay tinanong ko tungkol sa kanyang komento sa kasabihan na “Ang trabaho ng lalaki ay para sa lalaki lamang”

ng mga lalaki],” mabilis na tugon niya. Paliwanag niya ‘di naman basehan ang kasarian sa isang trabaho o sa kung anumang nanaisin mong gawin basta’t may tiyaga, paniniwala at lakas ng loob na gawin ito ay makakaya mo. Ang isa sa mga nakakasabik na sitwasyon sa kanyang pamamasada ay ang katotohanang hindi alam ng kanyang asawa ang tungkol dito. Sadyang inilihim niya sa kanyang kabiyak ang pamamasada at hindi niya alam kung ano ang magiging reaksyon nito sakaling ito ay kanyang mabatid. Full-time man o hindi, panlalaki man o pambabae, basta’t nagagawang maganda at may napupuntahang mabuti, ang pawis, pagod at lakas na inyong iniaalay sa inyong gawain ay magkakaroon ng isang maganda, malinis at makabuluhang bunga. Hangad namin ang kasaganaan sa buhay ng inyong buong pamilya, Ate Cheryl at Ate MJ!

“Hindi rin, kaya ring gawin ng babae [ang kaya

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Volume X Number 2

ANG PINAKA

Usual Christmas

gifts ng Pinoy

Judy Antonette P. Natividad

PAGBIBIGAYAN…Big word ba? Sa panahong ito, ayos lang ba na magbahagi ka ng bagay na walang kapalit? I don’t think so. Sabi nila, ang diwa raw ng Pasko ay pagbibigayan ng walang hinihintay na kapalit. Higit sa pagbibigayan ay ang taos-pusong pagkalinga at pagmamahal sa kapwa. Madalas marami tayong gustong ipamahagi ngunit minsa’y salat tayo. How can we give something, if we don’t have anything? Alam mo kasi kaibigan ganito ‘yan. May mga taong hikahos sa hirap ngunit nakapagbibigay-tuwa at ngiti sa iba kahit sa mga simpleng pamamaraan lamang. Madalas, tayo na may kakayahang magbahagi, minsan ay siya pang maramot at ayaw magbigay gaya ng mga sumusunod: we take things for granted. Alam natin na may matatanggap tayo kaya pumapayag tayong makipagexchange gift. Nagbibigay tayo nang hindi bukal sa puso. Ang ending nadidismaya ka, naiinis, o sumasama ang loob kapag ‘di mo trip ang natanggap mo. Now, I therefore, conclude na hindi innate sa’yo ang mag-share sa iba lalo na sa mga walang-wala. Aming inilista ang mga Christmas gifts na madalas mong matanggap tuwing party sa ekswelahan, o baka naman isa ka sa mga walang pusong (slight lang) pag nagreregalo ay mukhang di pinag-iisipan at pinaghahandaan. Narito ang mga bagay na sawa ka nang matanggap at ayaw na ayaw mong ikaw ay mabigyan pang muli.

PICTURE FRAME Ito ang kadalasang ibinibigay na christmas gift na hindi naman natin lubusang maintindihan kung bakit hindi ito maalis sa tradisyung-pinoy. Marahil, dahil sa presyo, na kung suswertihin ka pa, ‘yung tig-trenta’y singko pesos pa ang maibigay sa’yo. Walangwala sa halaga ng regalong ibinigay mo. (Badtrip no? Hindi man lang nag-isip ng mas magandang bagay na puwedeng ibigay bukod dito. Hmp! -__-) Maibubulalas mo na lang na, “Mas mahal pa ‘yung binigay ko.” Anya met atan! But, we must understand that Christmas is giving and sharing kaya just accept it. (Matuto kang tumanggap para hindi masyadong masakit. #hugot) Kaysa wala kang matanggap, di’ba?

PERSONAL HYGIENE KIT Nakakainsulto talaga kapag ito ‘yung natanggap mong regalo ‘no? Bukod sa mahirap intindihin kung bakit, minsan maiisip mo pa na parang mas kailangan pa nu’ng nagregalo ito kaysa sa’yo. Hehe. Mas okay na siguro ‘yung picture frame para sakin. ‘Eto grabe! Malala! Haha! Daig mo pa ang hindi naliligo o ang hindi nagsisipilyo. ‘Yung tipong parang dinaig mo pa ang amoy ng taong isang taon nang hindi naliligo. (Grabe siya, uy!) Mabangong sabon at shampoo na Brand X, Brand X toothpaste na may free toothbrush pa at ang pinakamasakit, ‘yung binigyan ka ng deodorant na Brand X din. (Sa tingin mo, anong malaking pagkakasala ang nagawa ng X na ‘to at laging ikinukumpara

sa mga branded? Kapag “X” nakasasama at mababang uri agad? Grabe siya oh!)

WALL CLOCK

Isa ito sa mga bagay na hindi matanggal sa kultura ng mga Pilipino kapag palitan na ng regalo ang pinag-uusapan. ‘Yung totoo, tradisyon na ba ng mga Pilipino ang mamigay ng wall clock? Ikababagsak ba ng ating ekonomiya kung hindi i-consider na pang-exchange gift ang wall clock na minsan ay may alarm pa? (Para ano? Para magising ako sa katotohanan? Grabe siya oh!) Hindi naman siguro di’ba? Tapos heto na nga lang ‘yung niregalo, wala pang battery. Ano? Ako pa ang bibili? Ako pa ang mag-aadjust para sa’yo? Aba matinde! Malala! Hindi na ‘yan pagtitipid uy, kakuriputan na ang tawag diyan. Isang patunay lamang na naghihirap na ang Pilipinas kong mahal. Ano? Kasalanan na naman ‘to ni PNoy? ‘Wag ganun uy. Ano ‘to? “It is BITTER to give than to receive,” ang tema? (Ako lang ba, o talagang mukhang ang lalim ng hugot mo sa mga wall clock? -mod)

TOWEL Unang dahilan marahil ay ang pagiging unisex nito: lalake, babae, tomboy, bakla, dalaga o binata, matanda man o bata, swak ito na panregalo. I am just wondering, bakit kapag nagbibigay tayo hindi personalized? Dapat sana kapag nagbigay tayo yung para sa kanya lang talaga. ‘Yun bang feeling na perfectly made for them ‘yung ibinigay mo. Hindi yung mararamdaman nila na hindi man lang pinag-isipan yung iniregalo

sa kanila. When you give gifts, always think that it is not about the thing itself, let them feel that they are blessed and loved by you. When you give, never mind the price kasi halimbawa ‘yung binigay mo nga ay towel, he or she may think, “Ay baka nagkataon lang na sa akin naibigay pero hindi naman talaga para sa akin.” (Aba, na-Colombia-zoned ka!)

TEDDY BEARS This is RATED SPGS (Striktong Patnubay at Gabay ng mga kaibigan para sa mga Single). Maaaring may maseselang tema at lenggwahe na nakapagdudulot ng karahasan sa mga bitter at walang lovelife.) Based on my observation and personal experience (Naks! Lastug!) madalas ito ‘yung panregalo ng mga boyfriend-slashgirlfriend (sa mga tiboom) sa mga syota nila. Kesyo para hindi ma-miss kung magkalayo; kesyo ‘pag malamig may yayakapin. Corny man para sa iba, pero totoo ito. It is annoying nowadays na pakiramdam ng iba, kapag binigyan ng teddy bear, luma na o traditional. Hello? Ano gusto mo Laptop? iPhone? Aba! Demanding ‘te? Rich kid? Madalas kasi, tayong mga girlalush, tingin ay corny kapag ganito si boyfriend-slash-girlfriend pero deep inside, maraming butterflies na lumilipad. kinikilig ka nang todo, pabebe ka lang. Ang teddy bear, ibinibigay sa minamahal lalo na kung napakahalaga sa’yo ng taong ‘yun. (Pero kung marami ka namang minamahal, meron si GF,#1 si #2, si #3 at marami pang alpha-nuemeric codes. Aba! Matinde! Magtayo ka na ng tindahan ng teddy bears para may one-year supply ka na, wala kang makaliligtaan na anumang monthsary o kahit anniversary pa ‘yan. (Now you know, boys, teddy bears ang gusto ni Judy. :D -mod)

Pero huwag sana nating kalimutan ang tunay na diwa ng pasko. Magbigay tayo na bukal sa ating mga puso sapagkat kapag nagbigay ka ng maluwag sa loob mo ay may possibility na mahalin ka din ng totoo (Hugot 101. Haha!). Huwag tignan ang presyo o wag isipin ang kalidad nito, mabuti ka pa nga nabibigayan ng regalo eh yung iba dyan ilang taon nang umaasang mabigyan pero wala pa ring matanggap. 'Wag tayong umasa ng kapalit. Sa gayon, mas maliit man o wala talagang bumalik sa'tin, hindi tayo makukulangan. Isipin na lang natin, "it's the thought that counts."

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Volume X Number 2

ANG PINAKA

Gasgas nang New Year’s resolution

Ma. Christina F. Obra

Taun-taon nating pinagdiriwang ang bagong taon. At kasabay nito, ang pagbabagong-buhay (koma!). Sa panahong ito, usung- uso ang mga katagang “bagong taon, bagong buhay!” Na kalakip ang mga new year’s resolution na mailap, at mukhang simula elementarya ay ‘di naman talaga magawa at mabago. Malamang kung maaari lang na lumipat ng katawan ang isip mo, matagal ka nang iniwan dahil sa pagka-iresponsable mo. Kasi pati sarili mo, pinapaasa mo. Jowk! Para sa inyo, narito ang lima sa pinakalaos nang mga resolutions, ngunit di pa rin matupad- tupad lalo na ng mga kabataan. Malamang sa malamang guilty kayo sa iba rito. Peace!

1. Magpapapayat na ako! Simula ngayon magda-diet na ako! :) Natry mo na bang sabihin sa sarili mo yan? Or nasubukan niyo na bang ilista sa resolutions mo? Kumusta naman? May pinatunguhan ba ang iyong pagpapayat? Sa iba, maaaring meron. Ngunit sa karamihan ay wala. Yan na eh! Matindi! Sinabihan ang sarili , kaso sarili niya rin ang kain nang kain. At complete attendance sa birthday party, reunion, binyag, at kung anu- ano pang pa-fuds sa kapitbahay. Mukhang sa sarap ng luto ng kapitbahay niyo, ay nakalimutan mong nasa resolution mo palang magbawas ng kinakain.

2. Mag-aaral na ako ng mabuti.

Naranasan mo na ba ‘yung pagkatapos ng bakasyon, naninibago ‘yung kamay mong magsulat? Na parang ‘di ka na marunong dahil ‘di man lang naranasan ng kamay mong humawak ng ballpen noong bakasyon? Yung iba mag-aaral na raw nang mabuti. Nakaplano na sa isip ang mga babaguhin, naiimagine na ang dapat gawin pero pag dumating ang tamang panahon, ‘di gumagalaw o gumagawa ng aksyon.

3. Promise, magtitipid na ako. Ang mga babae, gumagastos sa pagpapaganda. Ang mga lalaki naman, ginagastusan ang maganda. Magtitipid na raw, pero kapag may nakitang maganda, nais agad bilhan. Hayan! Hugot ng pera, sige hugot! Kuha pa more. Load pa para may pantext at kain pa more sa labas para magpa-impress. Hanggang di na napansing ubos na pala ang budget.

4. Gigising na ako ng maaga

Sa panahong malamig ang panahon (gaya ngayon!), gamit na gamit ang iyong alarm clock. Sa bawat tunog, iii-snooze mo lang. Five minutes pa, konti na lang, hanggang sa ‘di namalayan, alas siyete na pala. At ang ending, late ka na naman.

5. Babawasan ko na ang panunuod ng teleserye, movie o fb.

Exam na bukas. Whooah! “Magrereview ako mamaya, tatapusin ko lang tingnan yung bagong DP ng crush ko.” Or “Tatapusin ko lang ‘tong paborito kong teleserye.” Ang resulta, nga-nga na naman sa exam. Stock knowledge daw pero naging stuck knowledge. Babawi na lang daw sa midterms. Babawi na lang daw sa finals. Hanggang sa hindi na nakabawi ever. Swerte ka na lang kung maka-tres ka! Talamak satin ang mga ‘ningas-kugon’ at paasa. Nasa kultura na daw nating mga Pilipino ang pagiging magaling lang sa simula. Ito ay salot sa ating lipunang napapasa sa bawat henerasyon. Ngunit, sa mga ganitong bagay, malaki pa rin ang kontribusyon ng iyong sariling kagustuhan na maisakatuparan ang mga pagbabagong nais mo para sa iyong sarili. Kung talagang gusto mong matupad, gagawan mo ng paraan. Ang pagbabago ay hindi magdamagan, hindi mabilisan, at hindi ito instant tulad ng maraming bagay sa mundo. Ito’y pinaghihirapan, paunti- unti man ngunit may patutunguhan, hindi tumitigil hanggang dumating ang panahong di mo namalayang, ibang-iba ka na.

Change = Growth. Growth = Being Uncomfortable. Being Uncomfortable = Being out of your comfort zone.

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Urban Gardening

Reonel M. Gallardo

Simple at napakadaling libangan ang paghahalaman. Hindi lamang ito kanais-nais na gawaing pantahanan, kawili-wiling paraan din ito upang makatulong sa pagpapanatili ng kagandahan ng ating kapaligiran. Ngunit paano ito isasagawa kung wala namang lugar na maaaring pagtamnan?

May napakadaling solusyon sa suliraning ito, mag -urban gardening. Ang urban gardening ay isang paghahalaman kung saan limitado ang espasyong pagtatamnan. Karaniwan itong ginagawa sa mga lungsod. Kaya nga “urban.” Gumamit lamang ng mga plastic bottles o ‘di kaya ay mga lata. Lagyan ang mga ito ng lupa at tamnan ng mga gulay na tulad ng

talong, kamatis, petsay, mustasa at iba pa. Napakadali lamang alagaan at palaguin ang mga halamang gulay na ito.

Sa pagdidilig ng mga ito, maaaring gamitin ang mga pinagbanlawan sa paghugas ng mga pinggan at pinaglabhan. (Tandaan: Binabayaran ang tubig kaya dapat magtipid.) Habang ang mga halaman ay lumalago, nakatutulong ito sa pagbibigay ng malamig at sariwang hangin. Maaari rin itong maging palamuti sa ating mga tahanan.

Hindi lamang makatutulong ang paggawa ng urban garden sa paligid kundi ito rin ay malaking tulong sa pagtitipid at sa ating kalusugan. Sa halip na bumili ka ng gulay sa palengke o mga grocery stores, pumitas ka na lang sa iyong garden, makasisigurado ka pang ang mga gulay ay sariwa at hindi nalagyan ng kemikal habang ito ay pinalalago. Nakatipid ka na, sigurado ka pa na sariwa ang mga gulay na ihahain sa pamilya. Kaya’t ano pang ginagawa mo, mag-urban gardening ka na.

Sanggunian:Urbanvalenuela.gov.ph, interaksyon.com

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Volume X Number 2

feature

Mu pia wurtzbachh

Story beyond the Miss Universe Crown Rj F. Leal

The queen with the most controversial, shocking, and trending coronation. The woman who captured the heart and attention of the universe. The lady who took home the crown for the Philippines after 42 years of waiting. The shining Filipina of 2015. Miss PIA ALONZO WURT

This young woman outperformed other contenders from different countries in the recently-concluded most prestigious beau-con, the annual search for Miss Universe. Prior to her coronation at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, on December 20, Pia has had a long and arduous journey towards the crown.

Childhood, Career, and Education Born Pia Alonzo bach, Queen P Filipina-German ner who stands at the age of 26. grew up in Cagayde Oro City but born in StuttBaden-WittenGermany on the day of Septem1989.

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her ary tion at

ABS-CBN Distance Learning School in Quezon City. Meanwhile, she got her degree in Culinary Arts at the Center for Asian Culinary Studies in Manila.

At the age of 11, she worked as an actress and commercial model under the screen name Pia Romero, after she signed a contract with Star Magic. She got her break in television, starred in some films, and have graced the pages of different magazines. She was featured in “K2BU,” a youth-oriented show; “Your Song,” a romance collection; and “ASAP,” a concert program. She also appeared in movies including, “All My Life,” “All About Love,” and “Kung Ako na Lang Sana.” For five years, she served as Teen Ambassador for Avon Cosmetics. At present, she is a lifestyle writer for the 2BU column of the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

Binibining Pilipinas Stint

Before getting the coveted Bb.Pilipinas title in 2015, Pia has tried her luck for three times. In her first attempt, Pia bagged the 1st runner up spot in 2013. In the year 2014, she tried to compete for the crown but was only able to qualify to the Top 15. But this was rather disappointing, Pia did not lose hope and joined again for her third year. This time, fate finally agreed to give her the Bb. Pilipinas crown. With this success, she is one step closer to the MU crown -- her childhood dream. In 2015, Pia was sent to represent the country in the most prestigious beauty pageant in the world. (Or “in the universe, rather” Haha. – mod.)

photos from internet

Journey Towards the Miss Universe Crown From the preliminaries to the coronation night, Pia never failed to impress. She championed the swimsuit competition wearing her chosen black-and-gray striped swimwear from the 2015 Yamamay Collections. Likewise, she emerged elegant and radiant in both the National Costume and Long Gown competitions garbed in the wonderful creations of Oliver Andrada, a Filipino fashion designer. While the Top 5 Q&A question was rather controversial, Pia was able to handle herself well. Asked about her opinion on the military presence of the United States of America in the Philippines, Pia answered, “I think that the United States and the Philippines have always a good relationship with each other. We were colonized by the Americans and we have their culture and traditions even up to this day and I think that we’re very welcoming with the Americans. And don’t see any problem with that at all.” This answer secured her a spot at the Top 3.

Meanwhile, her answer to the question, “Why should you be Miss Universe” earned the unanimous vote of the board of judges. Pia Wurtzbach responds that, “To be a Miss Universe is both an honor and a responsibility. If I were to be Miss Universe, I will use my voice to influence the youth and I would raise awareness to certain causes like HIV awareness that is timely and relevant to my country, which is the Philippines. I want to show the world, the universe rather, that I am confidently beautiful with a heart.”

While the announcement of the results caused a big fiasco, as Miss Colombia was first declared the Miss Universe, Steve Harvey’s “honest mistake” has revealed and highlighted the “beautiful heart” of the one true Miss Universe 2015 -- PIA ALONZO WURTZBACH from the Philippines.#

Poems

November 2015- january 2016

Putcha

Reonel M. Gallardo

Isang munting paslit, Buhay niya’y napakapait Tatay niya ay nakapiit dahil daw sa ‘nag-ipit’. Nakatira sa tabi ng kalye Kasama ang kanyang ate Sila ma’y madumi Ngunit hangari’y mabuti ‘Di na nakapag-aral Inuna ang kalam ng tiyan Puno naman ng pangaral At may kaunting kaalaman. Marunong naming magbilang Sa alpabeto’y alam ang ilan Natuto sa kapaligiran Mga salitang di karaniwan Mayroon daw siyang paborito Tanong ko nama’y “Ano ito?” Ito ang alam niyang hayop sa mundo Sila ay mga ‘putchang’ maamo.

Sheldon by

Singkwenta

Nap Gerald G. Tolentino Alas-tres ng madaling araw sila’y nagbabangayan Sa kalsadang tila pagmamay-ari nilang magkaibigan Malalakas na boses sa kanila’y mapakikinggan Dahil sa singkwenta pesos na ‘di alam ang pinuntahan Mga usapan nila’y walang patutunguhan Mga lasing na di alam ang pupuntahan Tila sirena ng trak ng basura Nakabubulabog na boses nila Dahil sa alak na pinagsaluhan Mga pera’y hindi na alam ang pinaglagyan Pagsisisihan sa kanila’y nararamdaman Na gusto pa yatang magsuntukan Gabi-gabi may ganitong pangyayari Tulad ng mga eksenang aksyon sa TV Buti na lamang may tanod duty Sila’y nabigyan ng leksyon sa pag-uugali.

Si Elenang Birhen Alger M. Cerojales

Mabigat ang dala-dala Bagaman biyaya Ng Maykapal Di man hiningi Kusang pinagkaloob Nakapagtataka nga lang Elenang Mangmang Paano nabuo Nilalang sa sinapupunan Wala namang nakagalaw Sa kanyang paggunam-gunam Isa itong palaisipan Paano nabuo sa tiyan, Si Elena pala ay isang baliw Di parehas sa iba na gusgusin Siya’y sinlinis ng karagatan Nagahasa sa kanyang ekspidisyon Patungo sa hinahangad na kapayapaan.

Volume X Number 2

MST, level 2 in AACUP Accreditation “[O]ur [MST-Math] program is comparable to other institutions offering the same program,” thus asserts Dr. Juluis S. Valderama, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) as the Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics was awarded Level II Status of the Accrediting Agency of Charted Colleges and Universities (AACUP). It was in August 11-13, 2015, when the pool of accreditors conducted series of interviews and evaluated the documentations of the MST-Math program.

and extension among others. He further stress that this success proves the quality graduates that the program produces.

The dean also added that in some areas, the program was assessed to ven surpass the target level. He thus, claim that the MST-Math program is able to maintain its quality in all aspects including instruction, research

The BS Math students being the feeder of the MST Mathematics, likewise, help the MST Mathematics Accreditation task force through the sustainability of the extension services to Bayombong West and Bonfal Pilot Elementary Schools. They also conducted a Provincial-wide Math Fest for Elementary and High School

«The MST Math was assessed, and the strength, areas needing improvements, and also its weaknesses were identified. I am happy with the assessment of the AACUP accreditors; the MST Mathematics program met the standards for level II,» Dean Valderama remarked in an interview.

One of the way indicators of the effectiveness and quality of the program is of the graduates of the program. Likewise, extension services of students and faculty members.

NVSU scores 99.2662 in RAATI ‘16 Nueva Vizcaya State University- Bayombong Campus (NVSU) Reserved Officer Training Corps (ROTC) garnered a total score of 99.2662 during the Regional Annual Administrative and Tactical Inspection (RAATI), January 14 at the Nueva Vizcaya Sports Complex.

With more than 500 cadets and officers, NVSU’s ROTC unit underwent inspection in various aspects. The unit’s Administration and Management arm earned 24.7720 out of 25. Meanwhile, in the tactical/field test, the troop obtained 74.4942 out of 75. The field test is composed of the drill test where they garnered 24.7662 out of 25; the theoretical test, 19.8285 out of 20); and field test, 29.8285 out of 30. The ranking of the competing ROTC units of universities is expected to be announced in February. The tactical inspection is annually conducted by the Army Reserve Command (ARESCOM).

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last December. To strengthen their Area on Research, they also hold the IBM-SPSS on January 21-22.

«The impact of the accreditation to the CAS is that we can claim that our college have enough resources and we are capable of delivering quality instruction and services. [since] we passed the accreditation, people outside NVSU will perceive CAS to offer quality education and is responsive to the needs of the community. [This entails] possible increase in enrollment,» Dean Valderama explained. CAS is also preparing for the Level IV accreditation of the BS Math program which is expected to be evaluated sometime in March. #

sPORTS

November 2015- january 2016

NVSU finishes 3rd in reg’l SCUAA

Campus Sports: Kaliwa o Kanan

RJ F. Leal

APOPLEXIA Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) ranked 2nd runner- up in the recently concluded Regional State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) as they garnered 42 gold medals, 58 silver, and 108 bronze in the different sports event, held at Quirino State University (QSU), Diffun, Quirino, December 8-11, 2015.

The two campuses of NVSU, Bayombong and Bambang, sent 233 representatives in the said event, where, 161 of them; 36 are coaches, assistant coaches, and chairpersons; 22 participants served as officiating officials; and 14 were from the university administration. The athletes won six gold medals in Archery (Women); four gold, 9 silver, 17 bronze in Athletics (Men &Women); four bronze in Badminton (W); nine bronze in Baseball; four silver, four bronze in Tennis (M&W); six silver in Sepak Takraw; four silver, four bronze on Table Tennis (M&W); four gold, two silver, six bronze in Taekwondo (M&W); six bronze in Volleyball (M&W); 14 gold, 13 silver, 15 bronze in Swimming (M&W); nine gold, 12 silver in Arnis (M&W); and second runner- up in Ms. SCUAA. Among the representatives of the school, 49 athletes are qualified to represent the region in the upcoming National SCUAA at Cebu City in February. Together with them are 33 coaches and selected officiating officials. The selected athletes have started practicing in their respective events in preparation for the National SCUAA.

SA TOTOO... from p.6 May mga pagkakataon talagang ang bawat bansa’y nahaharap sa krisis. Mga krisis na hinding-hindi na maaalis sa lipunan, ang kahirapan. Subalit, mababawasan ang mga ito kung ang gobyerno mismo’y makikinig sa mga hinaing ng kanyang nasasakupan. Ang mabigyan nito ng importansya at prayoridad ang mga mahihirap. Dapat bang sa ibang bansa pa tayo humingi ng saklolo para umangat ang ekonomiya natin? Hindi kaya mas mabuting umasa muna sa sarili at makipagtulungan sa gobyerno ang mga Pilipino?#

Lindon Karl Z. Montaño

indi mo kayang gawin ang dalawang bagay sa iisang panahon o oras, kaya pag-isipan mo kung ano ang iyong nararapat na unahin. Parang isang tanong na napakakomplikado na maaaring ikumpara sa liriko ng isang kanta, “mahal ko o mahal ako?” Nakakatuwa mang isipin ngunit totoo. Sa kabilang dako, ito ang maaaring kinahaharap ngayon ng mga estudyanteng atleta. Marami na akong kilalang estudyante na nagsisikap mag-aral kasabay ng kanilang pagiging isang atleta ng unibersidad. Ayon sa kanila, mahirap itong pagsabayin ngunit kinakaya dahil pareho nila itong gusto. Kung iintindihin sa literal na pagpapakahulugan, mahirap nga namang mag-aral habang naglalaro. Isang napakagulong sitwasyon ito para sa mge estudyanteng atleta. Parang math problem na, kung hindi mo alam ang tamang konsepto, hindi mo mahahanap ang tamang kasagutan. Ngunit kung pag-iisipang mabuti at may magagandang pagpaplano, malamang magagawa mo itong lagpasan.

Bilang isang Estudyante

Prayoridad ng isang mag-aaral na pumasok sa kanyang mga klase sa tamang oras. Upang hindi na maabala pa ang klase, bilang paghahanda sa mga nalalapit na laro, alas-singko ng hapon ang oras ng pag- eesanyo ng mga atleta. Ngunit sa mga araw na matindi na talaga ang preparasyon, halos lahat na ng klase ay hindi na nagagawa pang pasukan ng ibang estudyante. Syempre, ang dahilan na kadalasang isinisigaw sa tuwing magtsi-check na ng attendance si titser ay, “Ma’am/Sir, athlete po siya!” Tama nga naman na paghandaan nang mabuti ang mga nalalapit na laro, ngunit minsan masyado nang nakakabala sa klase at maaaring magdulot pa ito ng pagbaba ng grado. Ang isa o dalawang linggo pagkakaliban sa klase ay napakalaking bagay na sa isang estudyante. Maaaring sa mga araw na iyon ang pagsusulit o may nalagpasang talakayan sa klase. Sapat na siguro ang kada alas-singko na ensayo dahil estudyante lamang sila. Isa rin sa mga isyu ang mga guro. May mga guro kasing

masyadong istrikto sa submission ng requirements, bagaman mayroon din namang mabait na nagdaragdag pa ng puntos sa kabuuang iskor sa mga pagsusulit kapag ikaw ay atleta. Maaaring sa mga P.E. teacher, medyo maiintindihan pa nila dahil karamihan sa kanila ay coaches. Isa ring problema ang mga na-miss na aktibidades sa klase. Nahihirapan na ring makahabol ang mga etudyante sa talakayan sa klase at sa mga nalagpasang pagsusulit. Hindi na masyadong nagagampanan ng atleta ang kanyang tungkulin bilang estudyante at ang resulta ay maaaring bumagsak o bumaba ang kanyanggrado.

Bilang isang Manlalaro

Hindi naman masama sa isang estudyante na maging isang atleta ng unibersidad, ngunit dapat prayoridad pa rin ang pag-aaral dahil ito lang naman ang tanging pakay mo sa eskuwelahan. May mga magandang dulot din naman ang pagiging atleta sa estudyante: isa rito ang pagiging iskolar ng unibersidad. Ngunit dapat pa ring panatilihin ang magandang grado at maipasa lahat ng mga subjects upang mapanatili pa ang pagiging iskolar. Isa pang magandang dulot nito ay ang pagkakaroon ng ehersisyo, dahil hindi lang utak ang ginagamit sa paglalaro, maging ang iba’t ibang parte ng katawan ay napapagana rin. Ang sabi nga ng mga Griyego, importante ang pagkakaroon ng malusog na katawan para sa maayos na pag-iisip. Tama lang naman ang pag-eesanyo para sa preparasyon, ngunit dahil nga estudyante pa lamang, limitado pa rin ito. May mga estudyante kasing tutok na tutok sa kanyang laro at nasosobrahan na ang pag-eensayo, ang resulta ay napapabayaan na ang kanyang pag-aaral. Dapat isaisip ng isang manlalaro na, manalo man o matalo sa laro, basta ginawa ng niya ang lahat ng kanyang makakaya, iyon ang pinakamahalaga sa lahat.

Datapwat sa huli, ikaw pa rin ang pipili. Kaliwa o kanan, laro o pag-aaral. Nasa iyo pa rin kung isa o pareho mo itong pipiliin. At kung pareho mo itong pinili, may masama o mabuti mang maidulot, tama ka pa rin dahil ginusto at pinagdesisyunan mo ito.#

Year- end Sports Report:

Mga pangyayaring na dumagundong sa Pilipinas sa taong 2015 Jakee Mar M. Mangaccat

Sa mga nakalipas na pangyayari na talaga namang naging laman ng mga pahayagan, hindi lamang sa bansa maging sa buong mundo, ay hindi na nagawa pang bigyan ng atensyon ang iba’t ibang karangalang buhat ng mga makikisig na atleta na nakibaka sa iba’t ibang parte ng mundo upang dalhin muli ang pangalan ng Pilipinas sa rurok ng tagumpay at katanyagan. At para sa taong 2015, tila ba maihahalintulad ang mga kaganapan sa larangan ng isports sa isang roller coaster—pataas, pababa at minsa’y waring hindi maintindihan ang ruta. Datapwat marami sa atin ang maraming pinagdaanan sa buhay, may mga bagay pa ring nagpaligaya at nagpangiti sa’tin kahit sa sandaling panahon lamang. Tulad na lamang ng mga medalyang ating natanggap mula sa dugo’t pawis ng mga taong hindi nagpadala sa matinding emosyon bagkus nagpatuloy na umahon mula sa pagkalugmok. Sa edisyong ito, nais naming balikan kung ano ba ang mga tampok na balitang tumatak sa puso’t isip ng mamamayang Pilipino noong nagdaang taon.

Basketball

Bigo mang masungkit ng Gilas Pilipinas, ang pambansang koponan ng Pilipinas para sa larong basketball, ang panalo sa 2015 FIBA Asia Championships sa Changsha, China laban sa powerhouse na koponang China sa iskor na 67-78, nakapag-uwi pa rin ang bansa ng medalya nang pumangalawa ang grupo sa overall tally sa nasabing laro. Matatandaang ginapi ng ating mga manlalaro ang mga malahigante’t malalakas na katunggali sa buong Asya tulad ng Hong Kong, India, Iran, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon at Palestine. Bagama’t halos dalawang buwan lamang ang naging preparasyon, hindi nagpatinag ang koponan sa pagtahak ng direksyon tungo sa kampeonato. Puso ang naging sandata; liksi’t tikas ang naging taktika upang umentra sa finals.

Natanggap din ng ating mga basketbolista ang kaparehong parangal noong taong 2013 sa FIBA Asia Championships at 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Boxing

Magugunitang dumilim ang mundo ng boksing sa bansa matapos masungkit ni Floyd Mayweather Jr. ang titulo laban sa pambansang kamao na si Manny Pacquiao noong Mayo sa kanilang laban na tinaguriang “Fight of the Century.” Marami ang sumubaybay at milyun-milyon ang kinita ng nasabing laban na nagtapos

sa unanimous decision pabor kay Mayweather (118110, 116-112, 116-112). Itinanghal siyang panalo at kanyang naiuwi ang welterweight world title.

Sa kasaysayan ng larong boksing, ang laban ng dalawang pound-for-pound kings ay masasabing “Boxing’s all-time richest fight.”

Samantala, bago pa man matapos ang taon ay nagawa namang bawiin ni Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire ang kanyang dating WBC super-bantamweight belt, via unanimous decision, mula sa kanyang kalaban na si Cesar Juarez ng Mexico noong ika-12 ng Disyembre sa San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Tennis

Naging atraksyon sa Pilipinas ang iba’t ibang personalidad pagdating sa larangan ng Tennis matapos silang magpakitang-gilas sa nakaraang International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) noong Ika-6-8 ng Disyembre sa SM Mall of Asia Arena. Tampok ang mga koponan ng Philippine Mavericks, Singapore Slammers, Micromax Indian Aces, Japan Royals at UAE Royals sa nasabing patimpalak. Kasama rin sa dumalo ang dalawa sa pinakatanyag na manlalaro na sina Serena Williams at Rafael Nadal.

Southeast Asian games

Hindi man nauwi ng ating mga manlalaro ang kampeonato, nagtapos naman sila sa pang-anim na puwesto sa ginanap na 2015 Southeast Asian Games noong ika5-16 ng Hunyo sa bansang Singapore. Nakalikom ng 29 ginto, 36 pilak, at 66 tanso na medalya ang delegasyon matapos ang ilang araw na torneo.

Pangkampus

Nanatiling defending champions ang Raging Bulls noong nakaraang Intramural meet, matapos higitan ng isang puntos ang Blue Marlins, ika-18 ng Setyembre sa gymnasium.

Ang Raging Bulls, na binubuo ng College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture, at College of Forestry, ay nakakuha ng 433 na puntos. Samantala, ang Blue Marlins na binubuo ng College of Teacher Education at Laboratory HS, na dating nasa ika-huling puwesto ay umangat ngayong taon na may 432 na puntos. Nagtapos sa ikatlong posisyon ang Red Dragons (College of Engineering at College of Human Ecology); at mula sa pagiging pangalawang puwesto noong nakaraang taon, ang Yellow Stingers (College of Arts and Sciences at College of Business and Economics) ay lumagapak sa huli ngayon.

Naisali rin, sa unang pagkakataon, ang bodybuilding competition sa mga larangan sa isport na nilaro sa nasabing torneo. Naging matagumpay ring ang dalawang kampus ng NVSU matapos hiranging 2nd runner-up kamakailan sa Regional State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) na ginanap sa Diffun, Quirino. Ang mga manlalaro’y tunay na daan upang maging tanyag ang isang bansa at ipagmalaki ang natatanging abilidad ng bawat isa sa iba’t ibang larangan—hindi lang sa intelektwal na usapin kundi maging sa pagsabak sa isport. Ang nakaraang taon ay punumpuno ng taas-babang mga pangyayari, ngunit ito ay nagbigayaral at kasiyahan. Sa pagpapaalam natin sa taong 2015, nawa’y lubos na nating naunawaan na hindi lamang mismong medalya o tropeo ang siyang batayan sa salitang “wagi”. Ang tunay na tagumpay na maaari nating ipagdiwang ay ang hirap at sakripisyo ng ating mga atletang Pinoy, na kahit sa maliit nilang pamamaraan, naghatid sila ng ligaya at nagbigay-dangal sa bayan na makilala naman tayo sa larangan ng isport.