By Praisah Marjorey F. Picot
UMTC-Supreme Student Council holds a two-day leadership training seminar on July 26-27, with the theme “Building Connections, Strengthening Bonds, Building Leadership, Strengthening the Clubs and Organizations”.
During the gap, Ma’am Maria Vilma J. Manulat-OSA Head presented and discussed the school guidelines with regards to the organizations and departments then followed the lectures and workshops about leadership given by Mr. Junaris R. Bestil- SSC Adviser. After the seminar, the participants headed to the UM Visayan Campus, wherein a teambuilding activity was conducted and spearheaded by the Peer Facilitators Society. The said activity tested the
core values of being a leader, a member and a person. Group sharing and reflections then followed. The said activity was keenly participated by the different clubs and organizations of the campus. The colloquium was attended by a total of 106 participants. Meanwhile, in the view of Hart Love Nobleza, SSC President, the LTS was designed to enhance the leadership skills and establish camaraderie among the student leaders. “LTS is an opportunity to unite the student leaders of UMTC. The activities were really challenging compared before. I also met new friends and people with different personalities. The whole experience is amazing. Though there were flaws still it is successful for the objectiveTs were really met” -Elaiza Rivera (4th yr ComSci) and Arnel Jay Ilagilag (3rd yr BSED MAPE) said in an interview.
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Leaders rule. Student leaders keenly participate in the leadership talk.
Harmony of Resonance. The Taiwanese Bamboo Orchestra blows the stage with their melodic sound and tranquility.
International Orchestra enthralls UM Tagum College The nine-man band used musical instruments made of bamboo consisting of flutes (Dizi, Xiao and Sheng), xylophones ( boorimba, ding-dong, and soprano bars) and percussions ( slit drum, slapping drum and Si-Kuai) in performing their remarkable masterpieces. Spectators of various ages merrily joined the musical as TBO played Bahay Kubo as one of their ending pieces. Organic Resonance is presented by Baglan Art and Culture Initiatives, Inc and is fully supported by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA) . The concert was made possible in Tagum City through the partnership of Musikahan sa Tagum Foundation, Inc headed by Mrs. Alma L. Uy and the supreme student coun-
cil of UMTC with the leadership of Hart Love Nobleza. The concert has not just exhibited the excellence of Taiwan but the talents of Tagum as well. UMTC showcased flairs of epic proportion with its various talent groups – UMTC Dance Company, Symphonia Ensemble, and UMTC Harmonic Chorale and other performers which includes the Faculty. According to their repertoire, Taiwan Bamboo Orchestra aims in establishing smudge of distinction with regards to bamboo music not just in Taiwan but allover the globe. Consequently, they have made a mark on the Philippine Archipelago with the tune of nature they bestowed.
UMTC Sets Up External Partnerships
8 Corporate Hotel and eagle’s View Hotel partook in molding Umian’s in the field of Hotel and Restaurant Management. Thus, Olano, Duterte and Associates Accounting ana Auditing firm together with Tagum Cooperative joint forces for BS in Accountancy/ Accounting Technology. With CAS partners are Siblings Solutions and BS in Education partners were Division of Davao del Norte and Division of Tagum City. Linked with BS in Nursing are the Davao Regional Hospital and Philippine Nurses Association and in Engineering were Kilovolt and PLDT. Tagum City Fire Station, Compostella Valley Provincial Rehabilitation Center and Davao del Norte Police Provincial Official were on the collaboration with the Criminal Justice Education. Hence, for BSIT/ComSci had Proprietor and LTO, Davao del Norte. Witnessed by Atty. Maria Lina F. Baura, CPA, Alumni President-UM Tagum College, Program Heads, SSC and Department Presidents everyone felt the significance of the said affair for the betterment of the programs offered at the UMTC. The event ended with a toast ofz collaboration signaling new millennia for UM to produce capable, experienced and proficient graduates in the future.
By Roy Banias
Who would have thought that the idea of being organic is not only to be seen, tasted or touched but heard as well? Have you?
The concept of organic music has shored up on August 10, 2014 when UM Tagum College witnessed the grand performance of Taiwan Bamboo Orchestra (TBO), dubbed “Organic Resonance” on P.B San Jose Gym, as the last stop of their 12-day Philippine concert tour. Including in the playlist the foreign group had presented are Chinese folk
compositions, namely: Melody from Remote Frontiers, Scholar hanging Around on a Horse and General’s Command which is commonly played on Jet Li and Jackie Chan’s films; as well as love songs, comprising of PuAyi and Maciluma which were sang by two specialists of Taiwan indigenous music, DJanav Zengror and Umav Balalavi. Likewise, TBO wowed the crowd as they played video game theme song collection of Angry Birds and Dumb Ways to Die. In as much, sense of patriotism oozed UMTC as the Taiwanese ensemble performed Philippine Medleys such as the ceaseless Bayan Ko and visayan folk songs, Ilig-ilig Tulog Anay and Dandansoy. These had determined their seemingly unbounded musical capability.
PAB Prime Movers. Dr. Pedro B. San Jose is flanked by Dr. Eugenio S. Guhao Jr. (right), Ms. Mila Gutierez, MP (right), Mrs. Fely D. Rabaca (left) and the UMTC Faculty during the contract signing. By Jherine Nikki Hazel Dalaygon Strengthening the unity of UM Tagum College and its industrial counterparts, the institution made a big leap as the Program Advisory Board held its Collaboration Covenant at Miko’s Brew, Tagum City, July 17.
Headed by Dr. Pedro B. San Jose, EVP-Academic Affairs, Dr. Eugenio S. Guhao, Jr. SVP-Academic Planning & Services and Dir. Fely D. Rabaca, VP-Tagum together with the program heads, UM Tagum College signed a contract with the respective industry partner. In BS in Business Administration
partners, Office of the Governor, Province of Davao del , Office of the Mayor, City of Tagum, 1st TruBank, DHCl CycleHaus Incorporated, Tagum City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Department of Trade and Industry Davao del Norte, and Tagum Water District. Meanwhile, Banana Beach Resort, Big
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College of Teachers Education Welcomes New Program Heads By Renzo Jastillana
To unleash the potentials of Education students and guide them into meeting the demands of educational standards, UM Tagum College, College of Teacher Education hailed three new Program Heads.
By Carlo B. Quinlog
Booming with almost 10,000 enrollees, UMTC’s student population increased in 2014’s first semester which established another profile with its growth rooting from the freshmen.
According to Chief Registrar Cresencia Sardido, first year studes in all departments totalled 3081 topping Criminal Justice Education as the course with the highest number of enrollees, 636, followed by BSAT with a total of 386 freshmen. The growing bandwitdh of UMians proved that the education of the institution has been set to its finest, giving every student a quality service. Here is the list summing up the distribution of enrolment from first to fifth years. First on the list is Business Administration with 2678 enrollees, next is criminology with 2039 enrollees. Education department rose 1463 and Accountancy is now having 1393
Among the three new program heads of the College of Teacher Education are, Dr. Edwin R. Dinauto- Department Chair, Dr. Elmer S. Oficiar- BSED and Dr. Aileen M. Talidano- BEED. On the list as the Program Head for Secondary Education is Dr. Jose Elmer S. Oficiar. Dr. Oficiar graduated in this institution as Cum Laude. He fin-
ished his PH. D in Applied Linguistics at the University of Immaculate Conception, Davao City. At present, he is a college professor and a co-author of many English related textbooks. On the other hand, spearheading the Elementary Education is Dr. Aileen M. Talidano. Dr. Talidano teaches Filipino, English and General Education Subjects. By profession, Dr. Talidano is an English Major BSED and has earning units in Filipino. In addition to these, Dr. Talidano is one of those Professors who have studied in Australia. She is currently a college professor and is a
proponent of many Filipino related textbooks. Leading the College of Teacher Education at present is Dr. Edwin Dinauto. He is also a graduate of University of Mindanao. He teaches English and English related subjects. Dr. Dinauto is the current Department Chair of the College of Teacher Education. On the other hand, to continue the flow of establishing and producing globally competitive education students and topnotchers’, CTE, is inviting interested Education students to join their Tutorial Program.
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students. HRM with 649; Engineering with 498; Liberal Arts with 391, Graduates Studies with 366, Computer Science with 282, High School with 282 and the
UMTC Opts Leaders UM Tagum College – molder of leaders, casts its votes for the new set of officers for school year 2014-2015 last March 18, 2014. The following is the list of officers of Supreme Student Council: SSC President: Hart Love A. Nobleza SSC Vice President: April Rose Dianne Abella SSC Secretary: Ariel V. Ando SSC Councilors: Ian S. Mayaki Joecel Jan Gomez Jessa Camacho Aiza Mendez Niko Angelo Perez Marjorie Atucha Cresrie Paler Eugene Jun Louie Maturan Wendyl Ann Gian Fraulein Castillo Ronald Villanueva Quennie Mae Ursal
This year’s Supreme Student Council is being handled by the new adviser Mr. Junaris R. Bestil, MM.
BSAT
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CAS 391
GRAD. STUD. 366
least was Nursing with 22 enrollees. Adjacent to the increase of the school’s population, the administration ensured the provision of the needs of the
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students. With that in mind, new subject selection has been fixed and the addition of new teachers was taken in effect .
UMTC makes big waves on Accountancy week By Carlo B. Quinlog
Augmented by great dedication and focus on studies, student accountants from UMTC brought bacons that increased the list of recognition the institution can acclaim during the Accountancy Week celebration last July 13-19, 2014. First on the list is John Carlo B. Garcia, 5th year, who ranked second on the Mindanao-wide National Accountancy Quiz Showdown (NAQdown) held at Ateneo de Davao University last July 13, 2014. Garcia will be one to represent the island in the National level of the said competition in Dakak, Zamboanga del Norte. Accountancy Department of UMTC sliced another chunk on the honor pie as Aljohn C. Orquia, Garcia, and Alfie S. Peralta clutched the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place respectively on the Provincial (DdN-ComVal Chapter) Accounting Quiz Tilt took place at Saint Mary’s College, July 16. For once more, new set of medals were produced after the three (Orquia, Garcia, Peralta) along with August Vergel
Deadora and Joann C. Painandos placed second during the Mindanao leg of National Federation of Junior Phil. Institute of Accountants ( NFJPIA) Group Quiz Competition. All of the victors were under the tutelage of Prof. Aireen Joy S. Tiempo,CPA,MBA. Proving that they are not just on the intellectual side, student dancers known as JPIA-UMTC G-ZONE grooved to triumph as they grasped third place on the JPIA Got Talent Competition that was staged at P.B San Jose Gymnasium. “I’m thankful that I was chosen to represent our school during the NAQDOWN held in AdDU. I was glad that Ma’am Tiempo trusted me to compete not only once but thrice and I did manage to make it in the 2nd place in all 3 quiz bowls held,” expressed Garcia. “Above all, I believe Lord deserves all honor and glory I achieved. After all, He is the one who gave me a chance to prove that I can make it. I’m just happy that I get to compete in healthy competitions again,” Garcia delightfully concluded.
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Collegium Aspirants Essay A.C.E By Frecel T. Roque Passion for writing, zeal for capturing, ardour for cartooning and the devotion to journalism, has been the transit of the top grosser Collegium applicants as they have swept the way claiming for their own slots onto the guild of journalists during the Annual
Competitive Examination on June 29, 2014 at the new building of UM Tagum College. 38 student-journalists from different departments hurdled and endured the two-phase structured eliminations. The said elimination has first conducted an examination proper
wherein student writers have written the four basic journalistic writing namely, Editorial, News, Feature and Sports. Meanwhile, the photojournalists took pictures from different angles, bird’s eye view, worm’s eye view, shadows and lines and close-up. On the other hand, the cartoonists vied in three categories, Editorial
WRITTEN Name Jovita, Alexis Valdez, Kashieca Shean Baricas, Grachelle Dalaygon, Jherine Nikki Hazel Retolla, Rossel Grace Quinlog, Carlo Cataylo, Janine Mendoza, Denieshel Jade Caballes, Dianny Tan Casis, Dimple Jane Manaois, Angelica Lloyd Daguplo, Beth Picot, Praisah Marjorey Roque, Frecel Roque, Lynjoy Jastillana, Renzo Into, Aya Bianca Malicse, Khim Joseph Agad, Regie Mellomida, Desherie Dela Cruz, Jaycris Banguis, Marella Kaye Bentulan, Grace Banias, Roy Name Magoncia, Irish Mae Tan, Dominador Barrios, Hanna Quijano, Rolando Delapos, John Martin Ursal, Quinn Abatayo, Mikhael Sullivan, Alvin
SPORTS 19.5 20.5 17.75 17.5 18 19.75 18.25 17.75 19.5 18 18.5 21.5 22 22.5 20.25 20.5 17.5 23.75 18 18 21 19.75 16.25 23.25
NEWS 17.75 18.5 16.5 22.75 21.5 24 15.25 19 16.5 16.75 17.75 20 20.25 16.25 18.25 22.25 14.75 16.25 21.75 20 23.5 18.5 13.5 22
EDITORIAL CARTOONING 23.75 23.75 24 25 24 23.75 24.5 24.5
INTERVIEW
FEATURE 17 17.5 16.75 18.5 18 22 17.5 17.75 20.75 17.5 16.25 17.5 23.75 22.25 19.25 17.25 17 11.25 17.5 17.25 18.5 19.75 13.25 20.75 COMIC STRIP 25 22.75 23 23 25 23 23 23
EDITORIAL 21 18.5 18 18.63 21.38 22.25 19.75 22.13 21.13 18.38 20.75 20.5 22 22.5 19.25 21.13 21.5 21.63 18.75 21.88 20.75 23 17.5 21.75
COMIC CHARACTER 22 21 22.5 22.75 24.5 22.25 22.25 22.25
TP x 60 pts 45.15 45 41.4 46.428 47.328 52.8 42.45 45.978 46.728 42.378 43.95 47.7 52.8 50.1 46.2 48.678 42.45 43.728 45.6 46.278 50.25 48.6 36.3 52.65
Prof. Astillo 37.2
Dr. Barcelona 34.8
36.4 38.4 38 38 39.2 37.6 36.8
33.2 34.8 33.6 35.2 33.6 34 31.6
38 38.8 39.2 39.2 39.2 39.2 36.8 38 36.8 39.2 39.2
37.6 36 38 36 38.8 38 36.8 34.4 34.4 38.4 40
37.2 39.2
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32.8 32.8
33.6 36.4
37.2 39.2 39.2
32 35.2 37.2
36.4 37.6 38
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Registrar talks:
One Stop Shop Sardido stressed out that with regards to the violent reactions of the students; this is part of the adjustment period. We will get used to it School registrar-Ms. Cresencia P. Sardido, reeled off the as time goes by. Later on, one would realize the benefit of this system new enrolment system tagged as “One Stop Shop.” This system is which is the appropriate sequence of subjects so that no one would patterned from the UM Main. The main objective of this is to control or minimize the dissolution of subjects. During summer they conducted an experiment with the said process. It was deemed good for there were lesser subjects and students. On one hand, the full blast happened on May-June 2014 for the first semester. According to some students, the enrolment for this semester was really like hell bombarded with chaos regarding the new system. Also studes can no longer choose their subjects and session. The gym was so crowded and the ventilation is not enough that’s why one would feel being suffocated. “The enrolment system was a turtle walk! - Ern Milkee Miras – 3rd year BSAT, stressed during an interview. “During the whole enrolment process was an adjustment period for us all. We can’t deny that the enrolment process would take a couple of minutes that’s why only few were entertained. This is due to the insufficient number of operators, advisers and evaluators. One thing is that the adviser also takes the job of being an evaluator. We, come up with this because some of the teachers based on the past enrolments tend to come late, nowhere to be found, and would go home early,” Sardido said. “As far as enrolment is concern mas okey ni siya nga sistema”, she explained. Unlike the enrolment system way back years ago, it is not well organized and the process is longer and difficult. Sardido said that last enrolment lessens the burden of the registrar. The office of the registrar now is not suffocated of students who would change their subject codes knowing that these were dissolved. On one hand, the problems with regards to the room assignments arouse due to the lack of teachers. At present, this is resolved and everything is now back to its normal process. By Praisah Marjorey F. Picot
Cartooning, Comics Strip and Character Modification. After the examination, a panel interview has rounded the table of the claimants. Here’s the new set of the Editorial Board and Staff (CY 2014-2015) of the UM Tagum College’s Official Print Media Organization.
Dr. Officiar TP x 30 % 36 32.4 0 33.6 30.96 38 33.36 37.2 32.64 37.6 33.24 35.2 32.4 33.2 31.44 36.8 31.56 0 37.2 33.84 37.6 33.72 39.2 34.92 39.2 34.32 38 34.8 38.4 34.68 36.4 33 38 33.12 37.6 32.64 38.8 34.92 39.2 35.52 0 35.6 31.68 39.2 34.92
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TOTAL 77.55 45 72.36 79.788 79.968 86.04 74.85 77.418 78.288 42.378 77.79 81.42 96.22 94.22 91 93.158 75.45 76.848 78.24 91.198 95.57 48.6 67.98 96.07
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jump. In addition Sardido also emphasized that on the 2nd semester, the enrolment will be at the new building for the convenience of the students and as well as the personnel of this institution. “It would be better this time”, she added.
CONGRATULATIONS UMTC PASSERS! ACCOUNTANCY Cyrus Generey Galindo Asidoy, CPA Mark Joseph Geraga Bonifacio, CPA Raccini Domapias Saumat, CPA
NURSING (December 7-8, 2014) Jona Fe A. Bitoy, RN Donna Bianca R. Varon, RN Ara Regina S. Malicay, RN Marjore B. Sinsano, RN Angelica C. Arreo, RN
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Paddle’s Curse It is just a plank of wood. It is just a piece of handkerchief. It is just a sense of belongingness they seek, but it cost them their dreams and sometimes their lives. More students, coming from different statuses, were reported dead due to hazing yet it keeps on increasing, leaving the previous investigations dead and forgotten. Hazing for a student, who is greatly influenced by reference groups, could be a means of acquiring identity, capturing new set of pals, gaining refuge and becoming part of a solid brotherhood. But for those who are not into it, it is a complete process of torture, an act of receiving traumatic bruises and killing of oneself through blindfolds and paddle. Adding to the roster of hazing victim is Guillo Cesar Servando, a sophomore H.R.M student in De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLSCSB) who died following initiation rites under the Tau Gamma fraternity. On the other hand, a law has been set in combating this kind of crime, namely R.A 8049 or the Anti-Hazing Law of 1995. We have heard the poignant struggles of the dead victim along with the outcry and condemnation of the left family members and but history has proved that upon the implementation of the law, there was no conviction that happened. Representative Terry Ridon of Kabataan party-list stressed the law as a toothless one. The exclusion of community fraternities and sororities from the mandate of the law, and the exemption of hazing activities perpetrated by military and police training institutions from its coverage, has rendered the law incapable and has contributed to the continued practice of violent initiation rites forming loopholes that led to more serious problems. We should know that brotherhood shouldn’t be conveyed and felt in a form of violence. We are now on the road of battling the presence of Hazing in Philippine Universities and Colleges. We are on the dim road where we are blindfolded by uncertainties because of the obscure law hence unsure if this dilemma will go to an end. Will there be a next Servando over years or will he be the last victim of the art of paddling?
COLLEGIUM EDITORIAL BOARD AND STAFF Praisah Marjorey F. Picot Roy R. Banias Jaycris C. dela Cruz Frecel T. Roque Renzo Jastillana Desherie N. Mellomida Lynjoy T. Roque Carlo B. Quinlog Beth S. Daguplo Rosell Grace S. Retolla Jherine Nikki Hazel Dalaygon John Martin M. Delapos Quinn M. Ursal Zarrita Jel B. Pajes Mark Lorenz M. Dayon Ric Kevin L. Conde farrah m. Guzman mark lester I. navales
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When one wears no name Roy Banias
making mirrors
It is a rectangular plastic card. A school paraphernalia that bears the name, photograph, and other substantial information of the holder. It is attached to a sling in which the institution’s appellation is inscribed. It is thin, fragile, has no monetary value nevertheless manifests incontestable importance since it keeps one possession, of great magnitude, a student wouldn’t dare to lose --- identity. In an academia, a genuine student is mostly visualized wearing his complete uniform aggrandized with his books and other school supplies. But what if he lacks an item that carries his identity, will he still be taken into account as an authentic fellow of the academy? The Identification cards or IDs are not just made for the sake of school prerequisite; it holds other functions that are essential in the usual undertakings of a student. Belonging to the chief purposes are recognition or proof of identity, safety reasons, and business-related transactions. It can’t be denied that the absence of this object will cause unconstructive results into an institution. Upon entering the gates of the school, a stu School uniform is the best tuck and bib one can wear. It can transfigure a student’s look from desirable into pleasant. However, that piece of clothing speaks more than a piece of fabric. It’s the insignia that carries the name of the institution. It contributes honor and prestige yet what will happen when the sought-after virtue were thrown out of the window when the one given the opportunity to cloak themselves with it, wears it in an unlikable fashion. Recent issue with regards to school uniform is now setting on fire into our university. Students are flourishing the school grounds with their ever so creative look: tucked out blouse, dyed hair, colored shoes instead of the prescribed black shoes for girls and pastel jeans for boys excluding washdays. The school clearly explains in its regulation that no loud hair color or unusual hairdo is ever allowed for both males and females. In addition to this, students are also taught of wearing the school uniform with dignity and respect. The word is proper and appropriate. The actions portrayed by the aforementioned students therefore imply a violation into the school norms and policies, since it abides one of its principles. However, if we are to base these actions at large scale, the society is against the deprivation of people’s right including the freedom to self expression. How do we consider things?
dent can easily identify if the person he is looking at belongs to the same institution or not (perhaps a visitor or even an intruder) by just a one quick view on the ID the person wears. But if these cards are still nonexistent, the latter will be more difficult to realize. In as much, IDs can also give you privileges such as access. It could be helpful for someone’s scholastic endeavors, applying for bank applications, business transactions to those who are learning while earning, and the like. These are also undeniably essential in times when students encounter unfavorable situation for it may be the only medium of information one can use. For example, if a student will be involved in an accident or lost a valuable material, IDs will sure to bring help. At times, it might be used as an alternative ruler in making straight figures or an improvised key in opening doors. However it is undoubtedly a part and parcel of every student for it anchors the true essence of studying in a certain college or university. A student can never be a student without wearing the prescribed uniform his school has set. And uniforms can never be complete without the presence of identification cards. Therefore, the disregarding of one’s id cannot make a learner a genuine one. But what if the student’s negligence is not the cause of the problem and the school itself failed to produce these plastic cards? How can you measure now legitimacy? Where are these identification cards? Are these still rolling on the hot engines of printing machines?
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According to Ansel Adams, “no man has the right to dictate what other men should perceive, create or produce, but all should be encouraged to reveal themselves, their perceptions and emotions, and to build confidence in the creative spirit.” Moreover, according to Sigmund Freud “unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later in uglier ways.” The above mentioned statements are nevertheless rational, however the freedom we had is not as footloose and fancy free, it has limitations. Taking specific acts must be therefore confined to the rules of the society and specifically with the school norms. Putting your hair a color or tucking out your blouse uniform is never bad. It’s just you need to do such in the right place in the right time. The school is nevertheless not the place and not the time to wear such craze. Students are the virtual images of the school, thus, act accordingly.
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The ideal educational institution is a community of scholars, of good students and of good mentors. Unfortunately, the schools cannot be free from imperfections. As such incompetent and unqualified mentors invade its halls. Posing as scholars, they dangerously impart knowledge. One can easily identify this poseur if we the students are vigilant. They could be any of these: a kind of professor who does not listen to the ideas of his students. When someone disagrees with his opinion and throws inquiries at him, without any hesitation, he would vehemently insult his students’ point of view. This kind of teacher or mentor assumes the teaching profession but does not really know its real meaning. Other kind of professor enters the classroom late. During the discussion he pauses to answer calls that would last until the bell rings. So on, he poses to have mastered everything, and after a very monotonous and rapid agitation, leaves the room even if it is not yet time, believing that the students have grasped and absorbed everything he had discussed. Another kind of teacher thinks that the class is fol-
lowing his ideas and opinions without knowing that the students greatly dislike his method of teaching. His vague method of teaching lacks persuasion and does not arouse the students’ interest. The learners are greatly amazed of having such kind of professor who graduates from a well known institution but insufficient in teaching skills. Sometimes the students adjudged this mentor to be selfish in imparting knowledge that is why they have this kind of trait. One more type of teacher starts the semester by giving reminders regarding absenteeism and discipline in the classroom, yet as days go by this professor is the one making most of the absences. It is apparent that the administrators are exerting efforts to have school rules and regulations fol-
Filipinos commemorate the month of August as Buwan ng Wika. Looking at how far our very own language had gotten from its emergence towards now, one could say that it took a leap from a country who spoke Babel to a nation unified by one medium. The case isn’t solely concentrated on our lingo for even others have gone through the same path - from the confusion of tongues coming to an understanding. However, simultaneous to such is the variance people made in the vocabulary department. Archibald Hill bluntly said in its truest form that indeed language is alive. Not arguable. The man even added that it is dynamic. Undeniably! But what’s so sad about it is the B-side of change. What goes with it is the wrong choice of word to express any situation. It’s a plus that we know some words but its gross when we don’t know what it means (really means), how to use it and when to appropriately apply it.
It makes us sharp-witted somehow when in between conversations we sneak in some words that are foreign to majority or phrases that are only heard in movies or spoken by very few. Sometimes when intentionally used for cheering a talk, it lightens the tension and sprinkles humor in it. It’s an added flavor in the course of daily dialogue but this as well causes annoyances in that little segments of tête-à-tête. Could be an embarrassment when someone in the group corrected us and we don’t know how to react on it. Vocabulary should come to the rescue. Let us try not to add or pick a word in what we say when in the first place the thing we are comparing are poles apart or working a job that is diametrically opposed. It’s awful when we match up two different things that can never be on the same ground. We are putting up an unfair fight. It’s only a call to everyone that before using a
Getting hooked to death
gaming in lieu to what is existing, but neglecting reality is not the big thing that bugs the concerned people but because some gamers are already buried into its depths and their actions are resulting fatal. Cries about banning of the game Defense of the Ancient in the Philippines, parental guidance to the chil-
Lynjoy Roque
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Parasite injected straight to one’s brain. Sluggishly it took the brain’s physiological function, sets off within few areas then it ranges the whole span. It sends command to the rest of the systems; it has become the captain of the ship. Addiction does not only refer to intake of any substance which gives gratification if continuously ingested unto the body and if body is hindered there will be a compulsive longing, but addiction also refers even to activities that one’s body can’t prevent from performing, and aside from the typical gambling, internet gaming falls the latest trend. In the Philippines’ vicinity, accounts about how internet gamers are being hooked have been ascending. From students’ cutting classes, spending their allowances, neglecting their studies up to the most horrifying counts of deaths are all due to internet gaming. Recently, a 17-year-old Filipino beat his own grandmother to death in Quezon City, Philippines after she interrupted his Defense of the Ancient or DOTA game and scolded him. Another related case of DOTA violence in the Philippines happened when an 11-year old boy was killed after hacking his friends DOTA 2 account. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), a book published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), Internet Gaming Disorder falls under the Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders. More to that, Internet gaming disorder is a pattern of excessive and prolonged Internet gaming that results in a cluster of cognitive and behavioral symptoms, including progressive loss of control over gaming, tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms, analogous to the symptoms of substance use disorders. To conquer the game, you have to be part of the game. Internet gamers place their feet on the shoes of those characters, heroes that they are using inside the virtual world, and virtual world is far from reality. Players tend to leave the real world for they got hooked to cyber world. They opt to prioritize internet
Beyond the Fence Praisah Marjorey Picot
sharp edge
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lowed by the students. A teacher must view himself as a model for the learner. He may show it directly through his actions whenever possible, so that in return the students will also strive hard not to violate any of these rules. The teacher seeing as a model must also be performance oriented. Teachers are paid in accordance to the services they rendered therefore, they should impart knowledge to the students to the best of their ability. They should always impress on the minds of students commitment to the common masses and its goal for nation building. Let this not be in vain. Always bear in mind that teachers are one of the strong pillars of the nation and the students as youth, are the hope of the fatherland. Nowadays, the learners should be vigilant and careful enough. Never tolerate the monkey businesses. Do not allow that these few people will reduce to rubble the smooth learning process and turn upside down the right to acquire education.
A WORD GONE WRONG Jaycris dela Cruz
beyond the senses
word, even putting it to make a statement we should at least know what it really means firsthand. We aren’t here expecting us to be word-savvy or even asking for perfection. We are all lining up to fill our ignorance with a pretty big room of learning curve. And when we say learning, not just to the level of being familiar with the word but hopefully have a knack of comprehension because that’s the only time that learning becomes significant and worthy.
dren maybe spreading throughout different media outlets, but who is really to blame? Is it the one who formulated those internet games, the lack of guidance by the parents or solely those who made the choice that they be ingested to become hooked to death by the gaming world?
Letter to the Editor Open Letter to you … From me Dear Editor, Good day! It is my privilege to write my sentiments in the official publication of this institution. Well, it never came into my mind that this letter of mine would be read by a lot UMians especially, you, who have the knowledge to make me understand my concern. I was just so bothered of those judgmental persons. I tried to keep everything in my heart but in vain. I don’t want to be misinterpreted for being so vocal and rebellious nowadays. I just feel I have to come out to the open now. I have always been misjudged by people. They always see the bad in me. Have I not done anything good at all? Must I suffer in silence forever? I cannot take the injustices anymore. Is it right to critic a person without due process, without even asking and consulting my side? Hopefully you could understand me and could have an answer with the sentiments of mine. Sincerely yours, Joana Joana, “ Do not judge a book by its cover.” With this statement, I wish to reach out to you …whoever is concerned or are concerned. It is not that easy to handle such kind of problem. Good for you that you have opened it to express yourself. I do understand how you feel but then before you react try to introspect. Be matured in handling things. You are now a college student. You are wise enough to handle such. Don’t mind them; just show who you are and what you are without any pretentions. Then on, they will realize your true worth. Meanwhile, for those judgmental persons out there I think it is you more than the sender, who really needs to reflect on all the things, actions and words that you have said and done. Remember, no one is perfect, thus you are also an imperfect one. Before judging try to look upon yourself and watch for you words. Be careful, it may bounce back to you.
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Identity Underrated Desherie Mellomida
A message for all Best SONA ever- the interaction for those who witnessed the latest SONA of President Benigno S. Aquino, III. But what about our former presidents’ addresses? Are those not that comprehensive and concise? According to Navotas Rep. Tobias Tiangco, spokesperson of the opposition United Nationalist Alliance, PNoy was able to address major issues affecting the country in his speech. Moreover, he graded Aquino’s oration nine out of ten which was concluded last July 28, 2014 at Batasang Pambansa. The question is, do the indigent Filipinos will also tend to give the same reaction? Not to mention that they only see the inferiority within themselves in the present administration. That they only recognize the rotten promises articulated by the leader. In relation with this stuff, Progressive Makabayan bloc walked out after some few minutes of the president’s State of the Nation Address since for them, Aquino would just cite lies to protect the controversies recounting to the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP). Impeachment attempts or rallies against the administration arouse ever since the Pork Barrel Scam burst. Made the Filipinos to be more aggressive in dislodging PNoy in his position. Tired of hearing his floundered pledges towards his constituents wherein there are more promises to track such as the pushing of Bangsamoro Basic Law, P2.606 T for 2015 National Budget, the insurance of enough supply of power to meet the growing energy demand, opening of the Palawan Busuanga Airport, opening of the alternative roads to EDSA and Laguna Expressway Dike bidding by end of 2014. Perhaps, our fellow countrymen are now not that innocent enough for the inside issues within the government arriving at certain reactions with the president’s SONA. Even at a look, we would easily understand what he is relaying to us. With that, our own language plays a vital role in Aquino’s message. Filipinos with such deficiency in literacy status would relate himself to the citation. Considering that English language is still not that understandable for the majority bringing forth disturbances upon hearing it. The higher and lower society may give a perfect score in PNoy’s recent SONA due to the understandability standards of the message itself. But we cannot avoid to give him failing remarks regarding on his performances. However, I’m just emphasizing that it is easier for all of us, regardless of educational status, to use our own language in national conversations for gaining more accurate feedbacks from the listeners. To avoid misinterpretations and commotions afterwards. Therefore, we could say that the SONAs of our former presidents like Pres. Gloria Arroyo, Pres. Joseph Estrada and others didn’t gain the great number of feedbacks compared to Pnoy’s tagalog articulaton.
neophyte’s dillema
Improvements to adapt in the globalization can possibly build a nation a lot better but betraying one’s identity to improve can make a pathetic nation. Unity creates a nation. Integrity gives a nation a better sense of morality; morality strengthens our identity as Filipinos as we value every aspect of our culture that made us who we are today. Hence, our identity is an essential facet of our success. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) dazed the nation as they publicized the controversial Memorandum Order No. 20 series of 2013 (CMO 20-2013) that aims in eliminating Filipino subjects at the tertiary level and to transfer it to the K to 12 curriculum, specifically in the senior high school (Grade 11 and 12). Under the provision of CMO 20, Article 1, “The fundamental purpose of higher education, therefore, is not only to develop knowledgeable and competent graduates in a particular field, but In response to the increasing needs of the University, the UM Tagum College administration paved their way through the activation of the scholarship programs offered by the school. Students Training Assistance Program (STAP) is one amongst the scholarships opened, a scholarship of 100% free tuition fee that shall be granted to students under a work-study program for a purpose of training them for future employment in and outside the institution. It also caters the needs of those less fortunate who are qualified. To be a working scholar is not an easy task. You have to manage your time wisely so as not to compromise your study with work or vice versa. A working student’s job isn’t that trouble-free, but once you’ve given the opportunity to be part of the program, you have to render your full service with willingness to your fellow students. On the other hand, these grantees had seemingly broke the bridge or path to the world of the commoners (common UM students) and they had set up their own high standards of proclaiming their own apex sanctuary, that a single nomad can’t survive due to the pressure present in the air. This pressure had limited the social capacity of one UMian. For instance, the hesitant “umyot” to ask about a single query in the information desk, since he got the idea
also well-rounded individuals who appreciate knowledge in a general sense, are open-minded because of it, secure in their identities as individuals and as Filipinos, and cognizant of their role in the life of the nation and the larger community.” On the official release of the said memorandum, questions flared up. Was it a good decision to remove Filipino subjects from the tertiary level even though we have to sacrifice one big part that reflects our identity? Our ancestors fought hard to acquire a language that will uplift us from being inferior from other countries; a language that we can call our own. In return, it is our responsibility to know and learn it not only by the mind but also by heart and soul for it symbolizes our identity as Filipinos. A question I read on the internet caught my attention says, “Are the added Filipino units in the K-12 program are not enough to replace the eliminated units in the tertiary level?” Learning our national language is not a one way course that you can stop at any time you want. It is a continuing process that needs effort and dedication. It doesn’t mean that we need to have a Filipino major to know its worth. We have to study and appreciate it deeply to understand that without it we won’t have our identity as Filipinos.
On Rough Side Rossel Grace Retolla
viewpoint
of being humiliated as per he endured on his past dealings with the other offices. This marks a puzzle on his face, because he has forgotten his real identity to be the real boss or just else to be treated fairly. Supposedly, they must be approachable and responsive in meeting and assisting the institution’s and students’ needs. They have to show all the positive spirit despite of their own mishaps during their duties. But that, we can’t solely presume, for we may only know the shallow individuality they procure. True. Also, they may have their personal conflicts in day to day living that’s why they may tend to fall short in rendering their services. In all forms of discrepancy must come to an enormous clearing, that obvious ruling is of much larger dose to be delved. The huge faction before the entirety of student race should be resolved.
UM Tagum College Collegium Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursement Second Semester SY 2013-2014 Collegium Fund (7880 X 25) P 197, 000 Less: Department Share (7880 X 5) (39, 400) Honorarium (Treasury) (5, 000) Total Cash Available Less: Disbursements
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Operating Expenses Printing Releases 1st Release 28, 503 2nd Release 4, 691 3rd Release 48, 435 81, 629 Service Expenses Incentives (Staff & Advisers) 19, 400 Honorarium (Audit, Layout, Donations) 10, 900 30, 300 Miscellaneous Expenses Transportation 1,377 Meals and Snacks 4, 914 Assessment 5, 670.05 Outreach Program 5, 748.80 Awards and Recognitions 6, 265 Other Miscellaneous 9, 072.75 PRISAA 2, 428.25 35, 475.85 Total Cash Balance Ending 5, 195.15 Prepared by: Sgd. JAYCRIS C. DELA CRUZ Editor-in-Chief
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By Renzo D. Jastillana
Dance like no other. The UMTC Dance Company goes retro on stage
Pakighimamat ‘14: a squabble of knacks
It is clean when black and dirty when white. Used by those people who invested education, rendered knowledge, and gained life. Who plays significance on a student’s bouffe. Whose partaking delineates everyone’s future. Did you already know who the people behind your learning process are? Have you met this admirable young lady with a long blonde hair? Enthusiastic and charming Jovet Jane Loquena, a new shoot in this institution. Graduated at the University of Mindanao Tagum College. Conveying the degree of Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education major in MAPEH. Believing that “a dancer teacher helps their students find the song in their hearts, the beat in in their feet and the passion for life.” Still, dancing with every beat of her heart as she continues her journey as a mentor. “Walking calculator,” the epithet of herself. Noted with her distinct ability in arithmetic. An amazon, for she has a strong determination and always want to prove her achievements in life. Krista Coronel, a graduate from the University of the Philippines Cebu with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education major in Mathematics. She believes that “making a time for your family and friends is the best action.” “Give much and expect less,” is his favorite adage. A pure ComValenyo and newly hired teacher from his alma mater, the UM Tagum College. The 23 year old Ronel Largo is now teaching Filipino I and II. To finish his doctorate and roam all over the world is his eminent goal in life. UMTC graduates reign over the university’s teaching staff. Just like Jemarie Tidlos, also a UMian. The new dynamic and slender young brain moulder takes her
noble profession not just a job to be performed, but a life to be lived with. Known as an excellent woman in her field. Aileen Tesoro, a full time professor. Completed her bachelor’s degree in accountancy at Holy Cross of Davao College and her master’s degree in business administration at the University of Immaculate Conception. “A teacher faces the music even when he or she doesn’t like the tone.” An axiom of a once UMTC harmonic chorale member and now a knowledge cultivator. Sheena A. Mendoza, a PE I, PE III and music teacher. Accidentally became a representative for the free style swimming on their aquatics in her college days because of her heightened performance due to perseverance driven by Prof. Alejandro Latog, UMTC faculty staff. Meet the youngest among the UMTC faculty staff. Jan Vaughnee Yrish Plaza. A 19 year old philosopher. Currently teaching Social Sciences III and Character Education. She finished her tertiary education at University of Immaculate Concepcion. “To be able to live each day,” is her greatest triumph in life. Recognized as 6th placer in the recently concluded criminology licensure exam. A woman with unbendable personality that makes men inferior to them. Kathria Reyes, noted with her exemplary performances and now teaching in the university that brought her to the farthest conquest, the UM Tagum College. From the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. True. Just as what Joseph Anino wants to assert. Drawing his wisdom towards his students in terms of Character Education I and Philosophy. A graduate of AB Classical major in Philosophy at Queen of Apostle’s Seminary, Seminary Drive, Tagum City. Teaching at UMTC and studying theol-
And then he goes Invictus By Jherine Nikki Hazel Dalaygon Life is an adventure full of wonders and struggles. It is a mission that will take you from glory to glory and needs to be fulfilled; it provides you no guarantees and sometimes cost you everything. Among all quests, it is the most critical, complete with twists and turns, but not for a warrior who owned buckets of bravery and beyond measure faith. Not for a man whose character is unconquerable and principles are unsullied. Not for him. Never for a combatant like Professor Glenn A. Banta. He is known as a firm teacher of the institution. With his badge of passion in imparting education, Prof. Banta developed disciplined and orderly criminologists that shall take part in preserving
peace and security on our land. He is a great mentor for those who aspired in becoming law-enforcers. For thirteen long years of serving UM Tagum College, he didn’t just inspire and make capable police officers but established friendships of pure camaraderie among his peers as well. But the unwanted came. He was diagnosed with an illness which succumbed his body for six years, nevertheless he did not stop without a fight. He continued inspiring young individuals, inculcating to them the marvel of education. He showed himself as unbreakable. The ugly side of life tinted Prof. Banta’s existence. The sparkle of his being has faded to gray, the energy shrinked, his totality has been affected. Six years of battling a disease that gets worse by the
Mesmerizing voices, kicking performances, winning grooves, creative booths and spirited audiences dominated the Pedro B. San Jose Gymnasium Wednesday July 23, 2014 as the UM Tagum College celebrated the Pakighimamat 2014. PakighimamatwasUMTC’sversionforAcquaintance Party. Its aims were at larger proportion than the accustomed Acquaintance Party since it strived to harness the authenticity, peculiarity and exemplary talents of UMTC students. To ask the Almighty’s prosperity for the upcoming activities of the school, a mass was held in the morning before program proper. The squabble of knacks started in the afternoon when the highlight of this affair which was the “Poging Lalaki and Gandang Babae pageant” was slated. The best contendors of the said pageant were hailed from College of Teacher Education (Male), and College of Criminal Justice Education (Female) bringing home the title with gold apiece. After the sought after pageant of ladies at heart and men at heart, the UMTC gymnasium was in a sudden twitch transformed into a theatre of performing arts when different departments showcased their dance and drama entries. Performing the life of a student, was the College of Teacher Education in its melodramatic tone. BSA/T, on the other hand embraced the popularity of KPOP portraying thus in their performance. Of course who would forget the enigmatic performance of the College of Criminal Education in their Judo attire. The crowd was awed with the kicking performances, yet the UMTC Dance Company wanted to spice up the crowd. By exemplifying variety of dance genres including cultural, pop, modern and many more, UMTC Dance Company ablaze the UMTC crowd. Following the dance performances was the judging of thecreativeboothsthatflourishedtheP.BSanJoseGymnasium. With the meticulous eyes of the jury, five deserving booths are recognized.
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Imparters By Beth S. Daguplo & Rossel Grace S. Retolla
ogy are the things he treasured most. Considering English as the universal language. This brought Prof. Mark Jason Cuario in his profession as an English and Literature instructor; he is a cum laude graduate at the University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City. Holding a degree of Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education major in English. Also started his expertise as a call center agent in Teleperformance Philippines. Prof Madilyn Carisosa newly added to the Teachers Education Department’s good lasses, accentuating in the English field. Meanwhile, Armand James Vallejo, Caren Carcueva, Nerisa Baradia, Stany Bernales and Lea Marie Sabroso are also among the new images to be eyed in the campus as they’ll soon reveal their greatness on their own fields as faculty and staffs. Nonetheless, we care not only their knowledge to be imparted to us, but also the security of compassion they would offer to us, in our nearby shortcomings in this era. Fellow UMians, they are our new imparters. Eager to serve and guide with every single step they are taking to reach you.
minute and undergoing dialysis twice a week and was advised to make it three had made our stong combatant tired. And the sky darkened and grief engulfed the entire university. Friends and colleagues shed tears. Students mourned a passing. His duty on Earth ended. Glenn A. Banta have departed the mortal world. Undeniably, the death of such an excellent professor is a great loss to the institution. But Prof. Banta already accepted the invite of our Creator, the Heavenly Father thus he is now reunited with the great “I am”. His exit has nonetheless determined his strength, his valour, his dedication. He enjoyed the spectacle of life, has overpassed its impediments, has now rested, left an everlating memory, and then he goes Invictus!
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SPORTS EDITORIAL
No So-per GM at World Chess Olympiad Frecel Roque
sports junkyard
Not another wrong gambit. Philippine Chess team is now paralyzed. As he routed to 2755 Elo rating from 2750 opted a new ranking in the FIDE (French for World Chess Federation) as world number 12, Philippines’ super Grand Master Wesley So defying his own country by declining a serious drop due to the said lack of training system in his country forced him to pursue playing in the US Chess Federation. All over the spice of chess experts, saying that the strong demure of the 20 year old super GM is strategically positive. As he said, “At this stage of my career, I need to have serious training, and have the opportunity to complete in level appropriate events (category 19-2021 or higher) in order to improve.” But since super GM Wesley So is being craved from the different sides of the chess scene, he is totally directed to be caught by elsewhere. But is it really possible for a spoon fed baby to suddenly flip back and contradicting its grown city and country? Coming off by the proof to play wherever and as this per detailed in the inquirer, So once decided to play
unsanctioned at the World University Games in Russia where he beat a formidable field to win the gold medal. But he got neither official recognition nor reward for the feat. (The Philippine Sports Commission said that, under the law, the Universiade was not on the list of events where incentives were given for medal winners.) Pertaining to So’s unrewarded win he grieved in an interview, “No player should be treated this way, especially when I worked so hard to bring pride to my country.” With that, we can blame nobody even the PSC and NCFP, since both partitions has no clearing of thoughts with their single matter Wesley So. Even if how much we clamour to get him back to renew, he (Super Grand Master Wesley So) has made up his mind and is firm already.
Alas, the Webster University standout from Bacoor City, Cavite, plump to not to represent the Philippines in the 41st World Chess Olympiad in Tromso, Norway, but instead will be present in the biennial tournament as the coach of US team. Thus, it signals the end of an episode in Philippine Chess as its brightest talent will no longer ensemble for the profit of its lone mother feeder country and on the same motion denotes that we still have to wait for more decades to purchase another genius to sting up as pride of the chess world here in the Philippines. But, since we ought to cry our own version of athletes we have to be receptive on critical moves.
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