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A story inside an Intel executive
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Table of
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Features
A Story inside an Intel Executive New Perspective #ANAK GOALS
Don’t get lost: Use shoes with built-in GPS system Looking for a cancer cure: Never underestimate the potential of bacteria First in the world: Babies can have 3 legal parents in UK USHS Alumni Achievers 2015 The Congo Kite Festival 1st USHS Food Festival
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Sci-Math Fun Activities 26
Opinion
Grabbing Opportunities 15 The Unexpected Staffer 16 Of Pens and Smartphones 19
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COVER STORY
A story inside an
executive
Glenn Quiro by Dana Samantha S. Cahilig
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n animated movie once said that the only thing predictable in life is its unpredictability. We, the youth of today will soon be testaments to this saying when we face the big world soon enough. But who would’ve thought that a shy, timid kid from the 70’s would be a top honcho in one of the leading semiconductor manufacturing companies in the world?
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Engr. Quiro and his associates inspect a display at an international convention in Hong Kong. Photo credit: HKTDC
Meeting His First Love Even though he was born in Iloilo, Glenn was raised with the pure heart of a Novo Ecijano. Moving to Munoz with his parents and older brother before he could even talk, he grew up playing with kids in the neighbourhood and had his share of chores at home like everyone in the family. As a kid, he had his Aunt who coached him with his studies but according to Glenn “She did not have to push too hard since I enjoyed reading anyway, also mathematics even when I was a little boy.” He simply enjoyed studying that at this young age, he even got his parents worried that he’s studying too much. “For them it was like maybe I was studying too much that I didn’t socialize anymore but I mean, I still enjoyed myself and did play enough, it’s not like I just studied and did nothing else,” he clarified. And when he entered to University Science High School, he further noticed his skills saying “When it comes to memorizing I was very quick (laughs).I do read a lot of history and I also like math but you know, you need diversity right? You cannot just live with one 6 THE RESEARCHER 8
thing so you need to be well rounded,” was his happy recollection. So no doubt that he was the Valedictorian of his batch. People might think that he’s such a study-bug but he also loved going out with his friends even stating that he was a little bit shy back then. From the Philippines to West Coast After high school, Glenn’s life began to change. For three months, he stayed in Baguio at St. Louis University where right after, he was offered to make a decision that marked the start of a new and exciting chapter of his life. “My aunt asked me if I wanted to study in the US and I thought, why don’t I give it a shot?” he explained. “I said yes! I actually said yes even before I told my mom because my dad passed away so it was only me and my brother. And she said that if you really want to go then go,” Glenn said telling it with the same enthusiasm back then. Moving to Los Angeles, California was a huge step in his life but he was so prepared to take on the challenges and experiences not only in a different university but in a new country. But since he graduated at the age of fifteen,
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COVER STORY he wasn’t really ready for college life in the states. “I could’ve done it academically, I think I was prepared. But maturity wise? It’s different,” he explained. Competing in a university where people are eighteen and above, he knew it still wasn’t his time yet. Knowing that he did not have the same experience as other kids going through a high school life in the US, he simply thought, “Why rush?” Entering 11th grade, high school in the US was a little bit hard in the beginning according to Glenn. But of course he wouldn’t forget the time when he brought up his manners that he learned in the University Science High School to a new environment. “Actually the first time I answered in class, I stood up! And the people were like “why are you standing?” I said “why not?” (laughs).” Not wanting to be the strange guy, he adapted to the way they were but that didn’t really mean that he would forget to show his teachers a lot of respect. Then it came down to what was it like to study high school in the States? What do they teach there that’s different from ours? “High school in the US, there’s more emphasis on creative thinking and leadership since they study things like that. They let you go in depth and you choose your own topics, defend your point of view where you work in groups and think. They’re preparing you to lead the way you need to in University,” Glenn explained. --Getting into University-As his university life grew near, he was one of those who still wasn’t sure of the career he wanted to have for the future. Unlike in our country, when kids join in the university they can still be undecisive with their career choices, at least at the start, and decide after. “I had the luxury to choose, why choose right away?” Glenn said. And having developed an interest in computers since he migrated, he finally chose his major Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Minor in Business at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). “I like it. I like the many engineering fields and there was a growth in that industry that time,” he explained. College for Glenn was the time to grow socially and find the right group to hang with. “College kids are not really like that and it depends on you,” he said. But he needed to be independent, responsible and wellrounded to deal with people. These things might have been his secret to surviving university life. And throughout this chapter, Glenn has always been the competitive one. “I think I have always been competitive. But I’m not going to compete and make myself big by making others small. I always try to
(1) Engr. Glenn B. Quiro shares words of inspiration to the graduates; (2) Quiro hands the diploma to Ysabella Kassandra F. Ong, class salutatorian. (3) He is flocked by his former professors and school officials - (L-R) Asst. Prof. Aileen G. De Guzman, Dr. Generosa N. Eligio (ret.), Asst. Prof. Julie C. Domingo, Prof. Felerma B. Zaparilla, Prof. Luz G. Barza (ret.), Prof. Teresita A. Cabanilla (ret.) and Dr. Remedios Z. Panuyas.
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Photo credit: GERARDO J. GANTIOQUE (PAO)
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Engr. Glenn B. Quiro (center) joins the university and school officials after receiving his plaque of appreciation from his alma mater (from L-R: Dr. Tereso A. Abella, VPAA; Assoc. Prof. Julie C. Domingo, asst. principal; Dr. Teodora T. Battad, College of Education dean and Dr. Remedios Z. Panuyas, principal.
improve by learning from other people and helping them, if you teach other people you’ll learn more,” was his thought. Working at Intel He carried on this lesson even in his professional life. Because now, he is the General Manager for PC Client Group at Intel (China), one of the world’s largest and highest valued semiconductor chip makers. Well, Glenn did not really start of at the “top” of the game. He also worked for start-ups and mid-sized companies before intel recruited him. Yes, intel recruited him. He started out as a senior manager but as he worked hard, he eventually became one of intel’s executives. “If you surround yourself with a good team, build a good team, working on things that you and your team are passionate about, then it makes your job a lot easier,” 8 THE RESEARCHER
GERARDO J. GANTIOQUE (PAO)
he explained. Of course working for the company for years, he has developed his formula of success and as to why he enjoys his work. “You need to be able to not just talk but also deliver. You need to build credibility and when you build it, you can do more and more,” Glenn said. And one of the most important things that he has learned and has backed him up through the years until now, he values his relationship with people the most. Working in a very big company with a lot of highly intellectual and important people sure is a challenge, but for Glenn it’s not all about work but spending time in building relationships and friendships with people in the company. “Surrounding yourself with people who can help you execute the vision of what you say, you’ll add up. You got to build a
relationship and have fun with them because you just don’t talk about work right? And remember you really cannot force yourself and make them like you right away,” For him, living life and working hard is not all because of one’s IQ but especially to one’s EQ. Success is not measured by how smart you are but mostly how you establish partnership and trust with people and that makes all the efforts possible. Asked what he does on a day off from having a busy lifestyle he quotes, “I go out, I go and enjoy skiing together, having dinner with them and their families, people from the company and their partners. I also do it with startups and suppliers and that’s how you get a more rounded kind of network.” More so, does he ever spend time out of work? “I do travel a lot.
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I like exploring cultures and staying in hotels where you can appreciate a country’s culture because all five star hotels look the same wherever you go right? You just have to appreciate the diversity it offers,” Glenn informed.
Tracing back Science High School Even though he was only in the University Science High School for a short time, it helped him mold the achiever and innovator he is today. Being a hard worker, having respect for others especially his teachers, and more than that “Appreciating what you have and don’t take it for granted,” was what he added last. And as he lends out advice and spills his secret for success in life for everyone to know, it’s all about “not just focus on IQ but also EQ, learn how to lead, lastly reach out to more alumni. It’s good to build that connection because it will be a lot of help,” Glenn shared. Going back to his alma mater as his journey continues, “I think University Science High School, really opened all the opportunities in my life because without University Science High School, I wouldn’t be all prepared and ready to compete in US. I had a good foundation I mean I was not joking when I was saying it was a key part of my success.” Giving Back Now one of the most important people in the world of technology and innovation, Glenn does not forget to give back to his native land as he brought his pride as a Filipino working in foreign countries. He makes time to fly back to the Philippines to serve as an inspiration and good example to young achievers and innovators. More than that, he has already provided certain schools their share of a few of intel’s newest products to help them start innovating something out of it. Engr. Glenn Quiro, no doubt has been an achiever ever since. He never failed to leave his family in awe and make his USHS family proud of his success and achievements. And inside, Glenn is also a dreamer, hard worker, and people person like us. Like what he said, “First you have to see an opportunity and have the sense of urgency to grab it when it shows up.”
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I think I have always been competitive. But I’m not going to compete and make myself big by making others small. I always try to improve by learning from other people and helping them, if you teach other people you’ll learn more.
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Inside Glenn Quiro As a kid he dreamed of becoming an astronaut. And believe it or not, he actually thought of wanting to be a doctor but it didn’t really click with him. For Glenn, living the life of a doctor was not as exciting as living the life of a technologist who dreams of innovation and possibilities. Now as an engineer in the modern age, what could be his dream? “I think to build products that are relevant to people. Focusing more on the technology, the products, the services we develop impact people from a consumer perspective,” he shared.
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Seniors top CLSU College Entrance Test; 31 ace 2015 UPCAT, 9 qualify for Diliman
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Repeating USHS last year’s feat, another senior topped the 3,000 passers of the 2015 CLSU College Entrance Test given last February 1.
I was very shocked to find out that I topped the exam. It was completely unexpected. I just know that I did my best and it showed great results.
Ysabella Kassandra F. Ong, class salutatorian, sustained the USHS pride in the university’s college admission exam after Norman David Medina topped it last year. ”I was very shocked to find out that I topped the exam. It was completely unexpected. I just know that I did my best and it showed great results,” said Ong during the interview. Other seniors who made it to the Top 20 include Moises Eleazar E. Ubungin -Top 4, Mikiel L. PedrajaTop 8, Joan May V. Peralta and Cyan D. Bibal – both Top 10.5 and Harry Clyde F. Llanza- Top 14. Meanwhile, 31 students qualified for admission to the three campuses of the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Los Baños and Baguio on January 12, 2015. Leading the USHS UPCAT passers are the Dilimancampus qualifiers: Christian Kobe DC. Baloca, Jon Loubel I. De Mesa, Moises Eleazar E. Ubungin, Rey-An M. Adriosula, Kimberly Anne D. Batay, Dana Samantha S. Cahilig, Ervee P. Landingin and YsabellaKassandra F. Ong.
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Seniors land 6th in Luzonwide math-physics quiz show by Mikiel L. Pedraja
Three senior students of the University Science High School landed sixth in the 25Mr. Annual Math and Physics Interschool Quiz Show (AMPIQS) at the University of the PhilippinesBaguio, Feb. 16. Moises Eleazar E. Ubungin, Ysabella Kassandra F. Ong and Gabrielle Enid C. Velasco finished sixth place in the team event. In addition, Ubungin placed fourth in the individual event. AMPIQS, a Luzonwide quiz show, is sponsored by the UP Math- Physics Society which aims to foster the students’ enthusiasm in Mathematics and Physics. Jordan F. Gundran served as the students’ coach in mathematics and Lexter R. Natividad served as coach in physics.
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Ysabella Kassandra F. Ong tops the 2015 CLSU Entrance Test
3 student researches finish 8th in nat’l research fair by Franco Andrei Pineda
Three student researches of the University Science High School landed in the Top 8 during the Research Fair 2015 sponsored by a college-based organization at the University of the Philippines Diliman, Jan. 22-24. “Teratogenicity and Toxicity of Mushroom Panaeolus antillarum on the Growth and Development of Zebra fish (Danio rerio) Embryo” of Ken S. Romero, Marius B. Elesango and Kesia Rapha R. Tubice made it to the top 8 in the life science category. Two other researches made the cut to the top 8 in the physical science category which include “Isolation and Characterization of Cellulose from Different Agricultural wastes” of Joey Pepe R. Eligado and “Cellulosic
ethanol produced from coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) husk as Biofuel” of Leandroff Jose DC. Villanueva and Ian Rafael Y. Ramirez respectively. Meanwhile, the trio of Jomari C. Fernando, Brena Lynne F. Victoria and Arden Melveve M. Castaneto also made an eight place finish during the two-day National Science Conquest (Science Quiz Bee) in the same event. Lexter R. Natividad served as their coach. JANUARY - JULY 2015
Alumni Achievers
USHS
2015
JOhn bertrand c. gatchalian BS Accountancy Cum laude
ADDIE IRA m. PARICO
MHAica g. agnes
BS Chemistry Cum laude
BS Animal Husbandry Cum laude
baguio
Crisadine Millete S. Gabriel BS Biology Cum laude
felicia anne i. bulanan BS Computer Science Magna cum laude
harold m. chua
BS Business Economics Cum laude
JUSTIN JESSE L. SERANILLA BS Civil Engineering Cum laude
DILIMAn janelle r. gagelonia BS Health Sciences Honorable Mention
ira kristina s. medina aila marie y. odina
BS Economics Cum laude
BS Architecture Cum laude
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NEWS
Managing ed breaks NSPC medal drought, places 7th in ‘Science and Health Writing’ by Dana Samantha S. Cahilig
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The managing editor of The Researcher made a Top 7 finish in the National Schools Press Conference in Taguig City, April 13-17. drought of The Researcher since Mahalene Kristine R. Bajit, former editorin-chief, placed second in Feature Writing – English in 2009. In NPSC 2003, sports editor Daryl F. Espino placed third in Sports Writing – English in Lapulapu City. “Franco is a photojournalist since his elementary years but seeing the potential in his science articles, I convinced him to take his chance in the Science and Health Writing in this year’s DSPC. From second place finish last DSPC in photojournalism, he just landed third in his new category. Good thing, the result challenged him to further improve his craft and made a second place finish in the RSPC,” narrated Emil F. Ubaldo, Pineda’s trainer and coach.
Grade 9 photojournalist wins in ZonalChem tilt; Quizzers rank 5th overall, 3rd in Region III
I was a bit in the game because I was familiar with the topic on renewable energy and it’s really a humbling experience participating in the NSPC. Securing a spot in the top 10 for me is the biggest bonus that I have ever received.
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After receiving his award at the 2015 NSPC in Taguig City, Franco Andrei Pineda stops for a shot with his adviser and coach, Emil F. Ubaldo.
Franco Andrei Pineda, managing editor, bested the other 43 representatives from the country’s 17 different regions in Science and Health Writing – Filipino, a category which was just introduced in 2014’s NSPC. “I was a bit in the game because I was familiar with the topic on renewable energy and it’s really a humbling experience participating in the NSPC. Securing a spot in the top 10 for me is the biggest bonus that I have ever received,” explained Pineda in an interview. “I’m also thankful to my mentors, Sir Emil, Sir Ben, and Sir Gaboy who’ve been there since day one, as well as to my family, friends and especially to the Almighty Father,” the managing editor added. His achievement ended the six-year NSPC medal
by Joey Pepe R. Eligado
A grade 9 photojournalist placed third in chemstagram photo contest during the Zonal Chemistry Congress held at the CLSU CAS Little Theater, Jan. 17. Leo Bert A. Orpilla, grade 9 student, bested other participants from Regions I,II, III and CAR. “Elbie has really an eye for the lens,” 12 THE RESEARCHER
said Emil F. Ubaldo, The Researcher adviser, who served as his coach. Meanwhile the team of Moises Eleazar E. Ubungin, Ysabella Kassandra F. Ong, Jomari C. Fernando, Alyssa G. Fetalcorin, Brena Lynne F. Victoria made an overall fifth place finish in the Chemistry quiz bee but ranked third in Region III.
Lexter R. Natividad served as their coach. Participating schools in this year’s Zonal Chemistry Congress include Philippine Science High School campuses from Central Luzon and the Cordillera Administrative Region.
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The Rese news page named as one of region’s best by Franco Andrei Pineda
The news page of The Researcher broadsheet issue this school year made a Top 8 finish in the Regional School Paper Competition, Feb. 27. Representing the Division of the Science City of Muñoz, The Researcher bested the top newspapers from the other 18 divisions in the region in its second year of joining the school paper competition. “Commendations like this one are just an icing on the cake. From the words of Sir Emil, we just don’t publish school papers to join the competition but to fulfil our role as the voice of the students,” said Dana Samantha Cahilig,
editor-in-chief. Meanwhile, The Researcher science page and its lay-out also made it to the Top 20. The Researcher is the lone winner and entry of the Division of the Science City of Muñoz in the school paper competition – high school level. Among the hundreds of school papers in the five DepEd divisions in Nueva Ecija (cities of San Jose, Gapan, Muñoz and Cabanatuan, and the province of Nueva Ecija), only The Researcher and The Granary of Nueva Ecija High School received awards in the high school level. In 2012, The Researcher made it to the Top 13 spot in the News Page in its maiden year to the regional school paper competition since Muñoz became a separate division in 2004.
7th, 9th graders rule division MTAP by Dana Samantha S. Cahilig
The front page and science pages of the winning The Researcher broadsheet
Cartoonist tops chemistry poster contest by Dew Xya I. Dela Rosa
The Researcher cartoonist, Jil Czyrille M. Salas, Grade 7, landed in the top three in the local elimination of the 5th National Children’s On-The-Spot Chemistry Poster Making Competition held at the CAS Little Theater, Feb. 7. Two other young artists from Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology Laboratory High School and Honorato Perez Sr. Memorial Science High School
will compete against other qualifiers from the different parts of the country. Salas and two other local winners each received Php 2,000 cash award and certificate of recognition. “The students were given 2 and half hours to complete their posters on the theme Chemistry and the Asean,” explained Emil F. Ubaldo, The Researcher adviser and Salas’ coach.
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Mathematicians from Grade 7 and 9 topped the final round of the Metrobank MTAP DepEdMath Challenge Division Level at Muñoz National High School Main, Feb. 4. Jewel Anne Shamia G. Bulanadi and Mystica Jayce F. Pueyo of Grade 7 and Jomari C. Fernando and Jose Antonio R. Gamboa of Grade 9 bested their competitors in their respective grade levels. Meanwhile fourth year students, Enid Gabrielle C. Velasco and Moises Eleazar E. Ubungin placed second. Jordan F. Gundran, Joanne S. Dizon and Lexter R. Natividad served as their coaches. Only the champion pair in the senior level advances to the regional finals.
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USHS confers diploma to last batch of 4-year HS curriculum by Dana Samantha S. Cahilig
The members of USHS Batch 2015 (IV-Achievers, left and IV-Innovators, right) render their graduation song as the ceremony nearly draws to an end. GERARDO J. GANTIOQUE (PAO)
The University Science High School conferred diplomas to its last batch of four-year high school curriculum during the Annual Recognition, Promotion, and Commencement Exercises, Mar. 31. The sixty (60) graduates received their diplomas at the University Auditorium. Engr. Glenn B. Quiro, USHS Valedictorian of Batch ’84, served as the commencement speaker. Quiro who currently works at the Intel Research and Development based in Hong Kong inspired the graduates to pursue career in the science and technology. Moises Eleazar E. Ubungin topped the historic batch as the class valedictorian and received the University Gold Medallion, St. Louis University Gold Medal and Insular Foundation Academic Excellence Gold Medal. “[University] Science High School taught me to stretch my limits beyond my own boundary. Being a Valedictorian is not just being ‘the best among the rest’, it’s more of being a model to my classmates. And I’m just very thankful to The Almighty because I was able to receive this honor,” shared Ubungin who also received the
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Science Award. Ysabella Kasandra F. Ong came in second as the class salutatorian. Other graduates with honors include Christian Kobe DC. Baloca, 1st honorable mention; Dana Samantha S. Cahilig, 2nd honorable mention; and Ervee P. Landingin, 3rd honorable mention. Meanwhile, Ian Rafael Y. Ramirez, Kimberly Anne D. Batay and Alyssa Nicole A. Pagalan received special mention for their academic achievement. Cahilig, The Researcher editor-in-chief, also received the Campus Journalism Award, Dr. Generosa N. Eligio Excellence Award in Campus Journalism and Leadership Award. As campus journalism awardee, she also received Php 5,000 cash award from Dr. Romulo A. Aromin Jr. The group of Elika M. Circa, Deofre John A. Antonio and Manuel Paolo S. Austria got the Best Thesis Award and received Php 3,000 cash award from the CLSU Research and Extension Office. Other merit awardees include Cyril Joy V. Balais, Cultural Award and Hannah R. Hicban, Cadet of the Year.
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OPINION
editorial Grabbing Opportunities
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ooming in the current situation of USHS students maybe a questionable move, but too compelling. In the school, there are a handful of organizations that one may opt to join. However, with a fully-loaded special science curriculum and too tight schedule for an organization to hold meetings, a lot of students tend to snub the opportunities that await them. Extra-curricular activities (ECAs) have been established almost simultaneously with the foundation of the educational system. These are activities that a student maybe involved , but is not a part of the regular class schedules (MerriamWebster definition). It aims to immerse students into different activities related to their fields of interest. But behind all the benefits and winning aces brought by ECA’s, is it really worth the shot to sacrifice the remainder of one’s time to participate in such activities? The answer is yes. In a study conducted by Nikki Wilson at the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 2009, it was
said that students involved in ECA’s had better grades, higher results in standardized tests, and had high levels of self-concept. This may also be because some schools (especially here at USHS) give incentives (additional points to grades) to those students who exert efforts in ECA’s. The more the effort exerted, the more incentives a student gets. However, extra-curricular activities won’t come easy. One must exert extra efforts to balance ECA’s and one’s academic life. For one, time management may be the best way to ease up one’s work load. Accepting a handful of extracurricular duties is no wrong. In fact, it is quite a special ability to balance academics and extracurricular activities. Time management is a skill that only few can do. But when one has to pick between studies and “extras”, keep in mind the purpose that set your feet at USHS: studies.
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On the ball
The unexpected
staffer
Dana Samantha S. Cahilig Editor-in-chief
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t took me a while to realize what I really love doing besides reading books and watching movies. I barely knew something about journalism and what is so important about it. I guess the bandwagon worked for me when I joined the long line of those who wanted to write for the school paper. Even though there was no really big hope in it. My first year ended with more selfexpectations for the following year. I became more conscious of my extracurricular that I even tried out in almost all the organizations that are easy to get in. But I wanted to try my luck again with one of the biggest organizations in school, The Researcher. Surprisingly, I became a staffer! There was a bit of pressure for me because I wasn’t really familiar with all the writing and articles I needed to do. In a short span of time, I have found myself engrossed in writing and journalism more than I could ever imagine and I know that it made me a better person in some ways. The old “me” would’ve done everything for high marks and additional grades, and that this kind of work would have been a burden. But being a staffer is the best thing that has happened to me as a high school student. I found this amazing love for writing and feeling how great it is to see the reactions of my readers with my work. More than that, I was able to know a lot of talented writers and was even able to compete and share my passion for it. I used to ignore current events, but now
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I am becoming more aware of them and have learned to appreciate even more. Now, I have the highest respect for journalists around the world who do their job very passionately. And all my efforts have paid off when I was named as the editor of the paper. This was something far-fetched and impossible for me back then. It was one of my biggest challenges as I juggled both my work for my organization and of course my academics, but I survived them all. Being a writer did not only open a lot of doors for me but it also made me the person I am right now. I was able to establish this camaraderie and teamwork with the other staffers, and most especially how I honed my leadership skills which I didn’t think I have. Do not be afraid to take risks and try new things because who knows what might happen next? You might end up loving something you can’t even imagine you are capable of. If there is dedication, passion and of course love in whatever you do, nothing would stop you from conquering every single hurdle along the way. Burdens, trouble, time, even sacrifices won’t matter. Journalism changed my life. Being a writer changed my life. I became this kind of person that I never thought I could be. Take on challenges and embrace them because believe me, you’ll be surprised at what you can do, what you can be and what you have become at the end of the day.
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The Congo
The Grade 9 students perform their own rendition of the “The Congo” in their English class under Mr. Emil F. Ubaldo.
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OPINION
Dare the Wimp Franco Andrei Pineda Managing Editor
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f there is one thing that influences everything that we do today, it is digitalization. From acquiring food to booking flights, tasks can now be instantaneously done. Joining this bandwagon of quick taps on bright flat screens is journalism.But will this digitalization overthrow some key aspects in the principles of journalism? Four hundred years have passed since the birth of journalism. From a single pamphlet published by Johann Carolus in 1605, to the multiple dailies published today all over the world, journalism has really broke and built walls since then. With the vast changes in the ways and means in the trade of journalism, it is evident that the digital age really gave the profession a massive facelift. Veteran journalist and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa attested to these changes. She pointed out that the days of editing news in long hand methods are now prehistoric. The time spent in receiving news was also drastically shortened, from waiting a whole day just for a newspaper, to being bombarded by hundreds of news articles posted in different social media platforms in every passing minute. The introduction of a new type of journalism was included in the changing of the trade. In 2007, a new form of journalism called “citizen journalism” was made, which paved way for the average Juan to share what is happening, wherever he is, at present time. Though it posed as a threat in journalism ethics, particularly in libelous content, it was immediately controlled by local news agencies, which also became pioneers in promoting citizen journalism. An example to this is the segment in the news program TV Patrol called “Boto Mo, I-Patrol mo,” which was launched prior to the 2007 senatorial elections. In 2012, another breakthrough was born,
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as social media and journalism were bridged together by the first social media powered news agency in Asia (prior to online news blogs like Huffington Post), Rappler. Alongside the websites of news agencies in the world (Philippines and Indonesia in particular), Rappler was one of the first agencies that gave blow-by-blow news updates in different social media platforms. This is by far, the second fastest form of media next to the broadcast platform. A Twitter user from Pakistan posted a picture of United States Navy choppers hovering around their neighborhood which happens to be where Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden was said to be hiding. The tweet unleased a commotion in the internet, and soon, to the whole world, which the US government took notice by denying any plans of capturing or killing Bin laden, but moments later, they confirmed it after succeeding in their mission. Social media, citizen journalism, and old school journalism are now colliding and are threatening the confidentiality of news all over the world. It has been a long-time dilemma in the world of journalism whether to keep a news silent or to put it out for the world to know, most especially in cases which might endanger the lives of people. A single click could do a lot of damage than we could ever imagine, and the worst part is, once it is out online, it is almost impossible to have it outdone. In scientific terms, evolution is a theory that shows the differences between modern plants and animals because of changes happening in a natural process over a very long time. The same goes for Journalism. As a profession, it has indeed evolved into a more accessible form, but with its changing of form over time is the retention of its purpose— to convey the truth to those who need the truth.
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AACCUP names USHS prof as one of most active accreditors in 2014
Research teacher wins award in nat’l research confab by Dana Samantha S. Cahilig
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Assoc. Prof. Mayo
Assoc. Prof. Randolf Warren Gregorio T. Mayo II, former USHS principal, was recognized as one of the Most Active Accreditors for 2014 of the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP), Feb. 18. Nineteen (19) other professors from different state universities and colleges (SUCs) in the country received the special award during the AACCUP Annual National Conference at the Manila Hotel. Mayo is currently on study leave for his PhD in Political Science at the University of Sto. Tomas. To qualify as an accreditor, a faculty should have a rank of at least assistant professor and be nominated by his/her institution subject to AACCUP’s approval after the rigorous training provided by the AACCUP board.
Computer teacher finishes master’s degree in IT
USHS research instructor, Lexter R. Natividad won Best Oral Presenter during the 3rd National Multidisciplinary Research Conference held at the University of Northern Philippines in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, April 27-29. Natividad won the Floro Crisologo Award as Best Oral Presenter for his research “On solving Fibonacci-like sequences of fourth, fifth and sixth order” in the Education Cluster. Last year, he also presented his research papers in the said conference. Research areas covered in the conference include education, technology, industry and renewable energy, social sciences, food security and agricultural production, physical sciences and mathematics, health and nutrition, and the environment. The conference was organzed by UNP’s Research Center.
USHS prof trains Grade 10 teachers by Joey Pepe R. Eligado
by Franco Andrei Pineda
Ms. Belinda A. Martin, computer instructor, finished her Master of Science in Information Technology - Major in Computer Education, Apr. 15.
Martin completed her advanced degree at the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology in Cabanatuan City.
Student Body Organization launches Gawad Linis Silid by Zia Amirah H. Lisondra
The Student Body Or- sections also received ganization launched Gawad Linis Silid search in the campus from November 2014 to March 2015. Topping the search is 7-Adventurers that received Php 500 cash prize and a certificate of recognition. The classes of 9-Discoverers and 8-Inventors landed in the second and third places and both 20 THE RESEARCHER
Php 500 cash prize and a certificate of recognition. The SBO also awarded most decorative classrooms in time for the 2014 Christmas season. The top three winners in their respective orders were IV-Innovators, 9-Discoverers and 7-Adventurers.
Asst. Prof. Michael Delos C. Delos Santos gives an activity briefing during the K to 12 Mass Training.
Asst. Prof. Michael C. Delos Santos, USHS Filipino teacher, served as one of the regional trainers in the mass training of Grade 10 Filipino teachers hosted by the CLSU College of Education and the Department of Education, May 11-15. Delos Santos trained teachers from the divisions of Nueva Ecija, Cabanatuan City, Gapan City, Science City of
Muñoz, and San Jose City. Two DepEd education program supervisors, Alexander F. Angeles and Reynaldo S. Reyes, and a master teacher, Romeo P. Lorido served as other trainers, Aside from Filipino, the College of Education also hosted the mass training for Araling Panlipunan teachers. JANUARY - JULY 2015
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t was the last batch of senior students with Entrepreneurship subject that organized the 1st USHS Food Festival as their class culminating activity during the Science Fair.
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ine teams set up their respective booths, sold their respective products and vied for special awards.
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Rice scientist keynotes Science Fair 2015; Pres Emeritus graces opening program by Dana Samantha S. Cahilig & Phil Justine A. Pangilinan
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(1) Dr. Marissa F. Romero receives her certificate of appreciation after delivering her message. (2) Dr. Fortunato A. Battad, president emeritus, hands his gift to Jomari C. Fernando, the top 9th grader.
A rice scientist from the Philippine Rice Research Institute formally opened the week-long celebration of the Annual Science Fair, Feb. 3 -6. Dr. Marissa F. Romero challenged USHS students to pursue science degree programs. "The world is in need of scientists. If you’re having a hard time choosing for a degree program in the future, choose something that is related to science as scientists have implored a number of contributions in solving the world’s problems" said Romero in her speech during the opening program. Dr. Fortunato A. Battad, CLSU President Emeritus, inspired and challenged the students as he shared his personal stories. Battad gifted the top student in each class a copy of the book, CLSU Heroes of the Century. According to Prof. Evelyn M. Ben, Seekers’ Science Club adviser, more than 500 elementary and high school students from neighboring schools visited the student’s research projects and exhibits. Officers of the Mathematics Enthusiasts’ Circle (MEC) entertained the visitors through their math fun activities. Debuting this year, the 1st USHS Food Festival of the senior students through their entrepreneurship subject which provided a gastronomic adventure to the visitors. Three activities from last year’s Science Fair were removed this year which include Cultural Night, cookfest and CPU building.
The world is in need of scientists. If you’re still choosing a degree program, choose something that is related to science.
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Student and teacher visitors of the Science Fair 2015 This year, the Seekers’ Science CLub welcomed more than 500 student visitors from public and private elementary and secndary schools in the Science City of Munoz.
The student visitors inspect the exhibits on display. DAN ANGELO S. ELIGADO & GRACIELLE RUTH C. BUENAVENTURA
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USHS alumna, CLSU vet prof gives talk on biotechnology by Franco Andrei Pineda
Dr. Virginia M. Venturina, USHS Batch ‘82 and professor at the College of Veterinary Science and Medicine (CVSM) , served as resource speaker during the seminar on biotechnology, Feb. 5. Venturina discussed the role of biotechnology in everyday lives and the industry. “The seminar enlightened me that biotechnology does not only concern medicine but it has a lot of applications in our everyday lives such as production of cheese and other common foods,” said Dorothy Kathleen F. Gundan. The seminar is part of the week-long Science Fair this year. Venturina, the current chair of CVSM’s Department of Parasitology, fiinished her Doctor of Philosophy in immunoparasitology at the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom.
Dr. Virginia M. Venturina enlightens the students on the importance of biotechnology in their lives. GRACIELLE RUTH B. BUENAVENTURA
Science Fair individual and group activities
Students join the different activities preparedt by the Seekers’ Science Club. GRACIELLE RUTH B. BUENAVENTURA
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Winners in the Investigatory Projects and Theses Grade 7 1st Place: Use of Carbonated Rice Hull as Filter to Clean Exhaust Fumes of Motorized Tricycles by Elymei A. Galut, Ezra S. Regalado, Mary Sofia C. Tabios 2nd Place: Bioethanol Potential of Bamboo Shoot with Different Organic Acids as Biomass Pre-treatment by Janelle L. Elamparo, Oscar R. Jacinto III, Cate Jorja S. Quitos 3rd Place: Jathropa (Jathropa cureas), Lanzones (Lansium parasiticum), and Neem Tree (Azadirachta indica) as Potent Inhibitor of Weeds by Dew Xya I. Dela Rosa, Lovelyn A. Ramirez, Clarie Maezen A. Hinayo Grade 8 1st Place: Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) Leaves as Pork and Beef Tenderizer by Vin Danielle R. Daigdigan, Jan Christine L. Latonio, Marelle S. Reyes 2nd Place: Repellant Activity of Akapulko (Cassia alata) Extract Against Corn Weevil (Sitophilus zea mays) by Alodia Anne T. Badua, Elijah Gabriel R. Baquir, Elliz Veronica DC. Hermogino 3rd Place: Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) and Used Paper as Charcoal Briquette by Yahlen V. Angeles, Angeli Dianne F. Mata, Ma. Danicka C. Romano Grade 9 1st Place: Comparative Study on Transmission of Electricity between Wired and Wireless System Using Battery as Power Source by Nonie Nicole R. Cuevas, Trisha Marie P. Espera, Jerico Emmanuel R. Reyes 2nd Place: Improvised Thermoelectric Charger as a Possible Charger for USB Type Devices by Chelsy Alyanna M. Cruz, Jose Antonio R. Gamboa 3rd Place: Constructing a Chalkboard Cleaning Apparatus with Fluid Reservoir by Allia Coleen S. De Leon, Alyssa G. Fetalcorin, Yvan Kyle T. Orate 4th Year - Investigatory Projects 1st Place: Homemade Four-Wheeler from Scrap Materials by Deofre John A. Antonio 2nd Place: Slayer Exciter by Alyssa Nicole A. Pagalan 3rd Place: Maglev Train by Rachel Anja F. Martinez 4th Year - Thesis 1st Place: Development and Validation of Electronic Imaging Sweetness Meter in Mangoes (Mangifera indica) by Deofre John A. Antonio, Manuel Paolo S. Austria, Elika M. Circa 2nd Place: Superabsorbent Polymer from Latundan Banana (Musa sapientum) Peelings as Water Retainer and Fire Resistant Gel by Christian Kobe DC. Baloca, Dan Angelo S. Eligado, Ysabella Kassandra F. Ong
Students defend their respective researches before the judges.
3rd Place: Rapid Method of Drying Banana (Musa acuminata x balbisiana) Fruit Leather using Combined Far Infrared and Convection Heating (FIRCH) by Luigie A. Villamante, Rachel Anja F. Martinez and Alyssa Nicole A. Pagalan
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The officers of the Mathematics Enthusiasts’ Circle prepared a number of sci-math fun activities for the Science Fair visitors. They also provided tokens for winning gamers.
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Congratulations!
ACADEMIC HONORS
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Grade 8 First Honor: Mary Madeline Ann M. Tecson Second Honor: Norielle Gearem G. Garcia With Honors: Reina Jeanine M. Daniel Diana Patrice P. Navarro Ma. Danicka C. Romano Jan Christine L. Latonio Jean Arriane S. Medina Marelle S. Reyes Vin Danielle R. Daigdigan Yahlen V. Angeles
Grade 7 First Honor: Phil Justin A. Pangilinan Second Honor: Nia N. Manlulu Rudolf Ferdinand M. Reyes With Honors: Mystica Jayce F. Pueyo Zia Amirah N. Lisondra Robert Cyrill R. Angoluan Camille Roxanne S. David Angelica V. Angeles Ves Eva Revline A. Dilla Dw Xya I. Dela Rosa JANUARY - JULY 2015
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First Honor: Jomari C. Fernando Second Honor: Alyssa G. Fetalcorin With Honors: Vince N. Busania Brena Lynne F. Victoria Franco Andrei Pineda Justine Mae A. Jacob Jerico Emmanuel R. Reyes Rose Ann R. Bautista Ciara Cel O. Andal Ken S. Romero
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Don’t get lost: Use shoes with built-in GPS system by Franco Andrei Pineda
Ever had an experience where you will attend a group practice for a school activity, but you only know the address of the place and not the directions to get there? Sounds like a cry for help for a map or a GPS, right? Well, the heavens have answered our prayers as we give to you, the GPS shoe. It was in 2012 when the American artist Dominic Wilcox designed the first pair of shoes that has an embedded GPS device placed on each sole. Commissioned by a world-wide project in Northamptonshire, one of the most famous shoe-making places in the world, he decided to design a shoe that is not just stylish, but is also purposive.
The shoe fitted with a miniature GPS system. Photo courtesy of www.dailymail.co.uk
The shoes called “No Place Like Home (NPLH)” has two major parts— the progress bar, and the direction indicator. Using a USB cable, the user will input the
Looking for a cancer cure: Never underestimate the potential of bacteria by Dana Samantha S. Cahilig
We all know that cancer is not like any normal disease that comes around and shows signs for early admission in the hospital and to date, there is no specific cure for it – yet. And who could’ve thought of the possibility that the key of humanity’s way out of cancer could be a bacteria? Scientists from the University of Nottingham and University of Maastricht are leading the steps in further research and test on how the Clostridium can destroy solid tumor cells present in a cancer patient’s body. Adding more to that, it is an ancient bacteria that only thrives and grows in low-oxygen environments – like the center of solid tumors. The process starts as spores of Clostridium sporogenes bacterium are injected into patients in drug form, and as the drug reaches the enemy’s site (tumor) a bacterial enzyme that is produced and then activates the drugs, and is ready to take on and destroy the cells around it – tumor cells. And with the scientists’ further research; they have introduced a sort of upgraded enzyme for the sporogenes which means the spores of the bacteria levelled up! The enzyme can then be produced in greater quantities and activate
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the drug faster compared to the previous versions. Professor Nigel Minton from the University of Nottingham explained, “This is a totally natural phenomenon, which requires no fundamental alterations and is exquisitely specific. We can exploit this specificity to kill tumour cells but leave healthy tissue unscathed.” More than that, this newly introduced therapy has the ability to take down and kill all types of tumor cells! It sure brings hope to patients that are at high risk in their cancer stage or with difficult tumor locations as it is proved far superior from the usual surgical procedure. Yes, cancer is one of the most dangerous high risk diseases that have been affecting humans, young or adults ever since. And since this approach of battling tumor cells is successfully combined with the traditional ones would then increase the chance of winning against cancerous tumors!
desired route in a mapping application, prior to the user’s travel in any location in the globe. The left shoe will light up two red buttons which correspond to the direction where the user should walk to. The right shoe will indicate your distance to the destination. One green light will light up if you’re still far from your destination and five lights when you reach your destination. The fun part starts when you turn on the GPS. Simply click your heel and it will start navigating. Click again and it will turn off. “I thought about the Wizard of Oz and how Dorothy could click her shoes together to go home,” said Wilcox when asked about the inspiration for the shoe’s concept. In a report of a Washington-based news corporation in 2009, it is said that over 2,000 people get lost in the wilderness due to lack of navigation information. In a bigger perspective, 10,000,000 people in the US are lost every year. The NPLH may be a measure in cutting these numbers into smaller figures. Since the dawn of technology and its rapid advancement, more and more innovations are made every day. Like Dorothy’s magic made true by the GPS shoe, who knows what’s in store for us in the near future? Only time can tell.
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First in the world: Babies can have 3 legal parents in UK by Dana Samantha S. Cahilig
Photo credit: www.swlondoner.co.uk
1) Two eggs are fertilised with sperm, creating an embryo from the intended parents and another from the donors 2) The pronuclei, which contain genetic information, are removed from both embryos but only the parents' is kept 3) A healthy embryo is created by adding the parents' pronuclei to the donor embryo, which is finally implanted into the womb (lifted from BBC.
1) Eggs from a mother with damaged mitochondria and a donor with healthy mitochondria are collected 2) The majority of the genetic material is removed from both eggs 3) The mother’s genetic material is inserted into the donor egg, which can be fertilised by sperm. (lifted from BBC.com) Photo credit: www.bbc.com
No one has ever heard of a baby having three parents – genetically. And no matter how weird it sounds, United Kingdom is the first ever country to legalize the possibility of three-parent babies! As of summer of 2015, the members of the Parliament have authorized the addition of another mother. Don’t get the idea wrong of having two eggs to fertilize with a single sperm. Because according to the law, children can now be conceived through in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment of having DNA from one dad and two moms. But what would cause the ruckus of getting another mother to have a child? The donation of a second female DNA would actually help lessen the number of children inheriting “terrible diseases” from what we call mitochondrial DNA disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and even various cancers. We all know that the mitochondrion is famously dubbed as the “powerhouse” of the cell. But besides the nucleus, the powerhouse also contains its own packets of DNA called the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and is known as the riverbank of hereditary information. And in humans, it’s only inherited from no one but our mothers. The downside of it is that compared to nuclear DNA, mtDNA has a higher percentage of mutation and when passed on genes make some children grow up having mitochondrial disorders.
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Wherein if a slight problem occurs with any of the enzymes used by the mitochondria, it will be devastating for the offspring. So research has shown that with the donation of a small amount of mitochondrial DNA from an anonymous woman donor, it would help the risk of almost 2,500 mothers transmitting harmful genetic mutations to their child. The Parliament’s decision of legalizing mitochondrial donations, also known as three-parent babies will bring hope to a number of families who are at risk of being affected by mitochondrial diseases. A representative from UK’s Department of Health stated that, “Children conceived after mitochondrial donation would have "nuclear" DNA determining individual traits such as facial features and personality from the two parents, plus a tiny amount of mitochondrial DNA (mDNA) from an anonymous woman donor.” In no time, there will be a number of three-parent babies not only in the UK but might as well around the globe as three separate expert reviews for the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) found that the procedures are ready to go forward. There is no doubt that through the years, research and technology make the impossible deemed possible.
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Photojournalist, editor win in PCC’s Pistang Kalabaw by Franco Andrei Pineda
Leo Bert A. Orpilla defends his output before a panel of judges during the PCC’s Pistang Kalabaw. DAN ANGELO S. ELIGADO
9-Disco wins recycled parol making contest by Dex Xya I. Dela Rosa
The 9-Discoverers class won the schoolbased parol making contest sponsored by a popular softdrinks company. Anchored on the theme “Liwanag ng neon, sayang mag-aaral”, the contest aimed to use recycled Mountain Dew’s neon bottle into a lantern. “The competition really challenged the whole class to come up with a creative design from recycled pet bottles. In the end, we agreed to stick with the symbolic star lantern,” said Alyssa M. Fetalcorin, 9-Discoverers’ class president. The winning class received a cash prize of Php 5,000 from the sponsoring company and competed with lanterns from other participanting schools. The classes of 9 – Examiners and 7 – Adventurers landed on the second and third spot and received cash prizes of Php 3,000 and Php 2,000 respectively. The recycled lantern projects became part of the students’ art classes in MAPEH under Allan F. Antalan. 30 THE RESEARCHER
A grade 9 photojournalist topped the high school photo competition during the Pistang Kalabaw celebration of the Philippine Carabao Center - Main Headquarters, March 25. Leo Bert A. Orpilla, grade 9 student, bested other participants from the schools in the Science City of Muñoz and San Jose City in capturing the best angle of the carabaos at the PCC’s Gene Pool. Orpilla took home Php 5,000 cash award and a certificate of recognition. His photo and oth-
er runners up got the chance to be included in the festival’s exhibit. Meanwhile, Dana Samantha S. Cahilig, The Researcher editor, placed third in the essay writing and received a Php 1000 cash award. “The high school competition is part of the week-long PCC’s 22nd founding anniversary,” explained Emil F. Ubaldo, The Researcher adviser and coach of the students. Two other staffers, Dan Angelo S. Eligado and Franco Andrei Pineda joined the high school competitions.
5 high schools hold last Students’ Congress by Franco Andrei Pineda
The five high schools under the College of Education held the last and 10th Students Congress at the Agricultural Science and Technology School, last Jan. 21-23. The event came to its finale as the three laboratory schools in Palusapis, Science City of Muñoz; Pinili, San Jose City and Bibiclat, Aliaga will end their operation this school year. Alyssa G. Fetalcorin, Grade 9 student, won Ms. Students’ Congress while Vin Daniel R. Daigdigan won 1st Runner up. “The Student Congress helped me improve my interpersonal skills as majority of the activities require team work. Thus, it
Vin Daniel R. Daigdigan and Alyssa G. Fetalcorin pose for a shot during the Mr. & Ms. Students’ Congress. DAN ANGELO S. ELIGADO
boosts my self confidence to converse with other people,” said Vince M. Busania, a grade 9 student and a three-time delegate, when asked about his experiences. The Students Congress
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Prom Night finds ‘new home’ in San Jose City by Franco Andrei Pineda
After three decades of having the annual prom at the university pavilion, this year’s Prom Night made history as it is the first to be held outside the campus at the Knights of Columbus Hall, San Jose City, Feb. 18. According to Ms. Joanne Dizon, the adviser of 9-Examiners, the grade 9 parents approved the transfer of venue considering the unpredictable weather conditions and other concerns experienced by the organizer in the last prom nights. “I am really grateful to my fellow ninth graders for their support and cooperation to make a more memorable Prom Night in a comfortable venue” said Leo Bert A. Orpilla, president of the Grade 9 Organization, which spearheaded the said event. “We appreciated the effort of the juniors to organize a prom in a conducive venue where everyone has enjoyed the party,” commented Marie Louise Elizabeth C. Estabillo, associate editor and a senior student. The Knights of Columbus Hall is a fully air-conditioned events venue.
The Grade 9 students perform their cotillion during the Prom Night at the Knights of Columbus Hall, San Jose City. GERARDO J. GANTIOQUE (PAO)
Alumna of San Jose City private school leads USHS entrance exam passers by Dana Samantha S. Cahilig
An alumna of Mt. Carmel Montessori School in San Jose City led the passers of the USHS Entrance Examination for Grade 7 given last Feb. 21. Cerone Aquino topped the 90 qualifiers from the 441 examinees who took the exam. Aquino graduated valedictorian and recipient of various awards. Other qualifiers who made it to the top 10 include: Kleid Pedraja (Top 2), Brenz Aliah Umadac (Top 3), Adrian Supnet (Top 4), Nueva Ruth Corpuz (Top 5), Aleana Celeste D. Villareal (Top 6),
Grade 6 students sit for a three-hour examination during the USHS Entrance Exam. DAN ANGELO S. ELIGADO
Nemesio Justine DF. Torres Jr. (Top 7), Corith Trisha Delos Santos (8.5), Elaine Navaratnasingham (Top 8.5) and Joanne Micaela R. Dizo (Top 10).
Nine of the top 10 came from the private schools in the Science City of Munoz, San Jose City and Sto. Domingo.
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Debate Society sponsors seminar for members by Franco Andrei Pineda
The USHS Debate Society conducted a seminar-workshop on parliamentary debate and public speaking for its members at the audio-visual room, Jan. 6. A faculty member of the CLSU Department of English and Humanities, Mr. Rehuel Nikolai B. Soriano, served as the resource speaker. “We enjoyed the mock debate about the removal of the filipino subject in the collegiate curriculum,” said Jomari C. Fernando, participant. According to Mikiel L. Pedraja, president of the organization, they plan to hold the activity every year. THE RESEARCHER 31
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New Perspective Compiled by Franco Andrei Pineda
It’s every teen blogger’s dream to be recognized for his/her craft. Being a photo blogger makes it even more complicated. You need to set up and maintain your feed’s aesthetic, find subject related to it, and deal with the technicalities behind every photo. This year, recognition is given to one of The Researcher’s former photojournalists. Here are some of the outputs of Instagram-featured blogger, Tristan Joshua Acda.
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lot of parents dream of a perfect child— studious, sociable, God-fearing, and obedient. Usually, we see this type of kid in television shows. USHS may have finally found the real version of this dream child. Meet Kuya Moi.
It was on November 27, 1998, when the soon-to-be valedictorian of batch 2015 was born. He is the only son of Cesar Ubungin and Judith Esteban. Being the unico hijo, Moises Eleazar grew up in a home where his parents are very supportive in everything he does. “Kapag kunwari may test ako, sila mismo yung nagre-review sa akin. As in tutok na tutok sila sa mga ginagawa ko,” said Kuya Moi as he recalls his experiences with his parents. Since he was in elementary, Kuya Moi have already set up a name as an academic achiever, particularly in the field of Mathematics. He became a consistent contestant to the Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge since he was in elementary. As a math wiz, he recently placed fourth in the individual category of the Annual MathPhysics Inter-Quiz Show (AMPIQS) held at the University of the Philippines-Baguio. As an honor student during his four-year stay at USHS, his parents consider Kuya Moi as a cliff hanger. “Lagi na lang daw kasi akong bumabawi kapag bandang last quarter na, kaya daw kinakabahan sila (his parents),” explained Kuya Moi. The biggest cliff-hanger that Kuya Moi gave his parents
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was on his fourth and last year here in USHS, in his academic battle to become the valedictorian of his batch. Finally, the cliffhanger was lifted when he was declared as the newest addition to the roster of valedictorians in USHS for batch 2015. If there’s one pet peeve that Kuya Moi had do deal with when he was growing up as an only child, it’s his lack of a brother or a sister to keep him company. In fact, he wanted to have a younger sibling. Because of this longing, he developed a way on how to overcome his situation. He became sociable and he established the friendly vibe that he is known for. “Kapag naging kaibigan ka na niya, sasabihin na niya lahat ng pwede niyang sabihin sa’yo,” described Angie Dasmarinas, close friend of Kuya Moi, when asked about how he is as a friend. It doesn’t stop there. Being a sociable person, he really gives a lot of time in handling his social media accounts. “Walang isang araw na ‘di ako nakakapag-Facebook,” Kuya Moi added. If Kuya Moi were an ice cream sundae, being religious would be the cherry on top of his personality. He really deals a lot of
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time serving the Lord as an altar server in their local parish at Malasin, San Jose City. Kuya Moi said that oftentimes, God really played a big part into shaping his character. Like what is said in the comic books, every superhero has his/her weakness. For Kuya Moi, it’s his lack of street smarts. Not that he was stopped from doing so when he was young, but Kuya Moi wasn’t really that exposed to such stuff. According to him, if there is one part of his life that he really wants to improve, it’s how to become independent once he is on the streets. “Sa totoo lang, noong second year lang ako natutong mag-commute gamit ang XLT,” he revealed. He also wants to try different
street foods. Another achievement that he shared with us was his first time eating balut, the ever-so-daring Filipino street food. “Siguro parang training ko na din ito para maging independent lalo na ngayong college dahil first time kong lalayo sa parents ko,” he added. In internet slang, Kuya Moi may have already achieved the title #AnakGoals as a loving child to his parents, and a friend to lean on at all times. Like this big guy, we could also exemplify the dream child our parents have been longing to have. It only takes one move to start off.
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USHS CLASS 7- ADVENTURERS Aldaba, Francis Oliver M. Ambon, Neil Kerby V. Bautista, Marc Noah A. Castañeda, Rhemiel L. Collantes, Harley M. Fermin, Raul Jr. N. Jacinto, Oscar III R. Pranilla, Russel Vincent J. Reyes, Rudolf Ferdinand M. Ruiz, Jose Alejandro DG. Sawit, Mika Laurenn B. Serrano, Sherwin Daniel C. Solomon, Chris Von A. Untalan, Garick Stephen V. Vergel, Enrique DM. Aquino, Therese Denise C. Corpuz, Reena Aleia R. De Guzman, Lexa B. Dela Cruz, Danella Idelle S. Delizo, Dianne D. Dilla, Ves Eva Revline A. Elamparo, Janelle L. Encarnacion, Valerie D.G.
Escuadro, Princess Marifel H. Flores, Njel KeZiah Gaddi, Sofia Isabelle J. Ganayo, Chelsea Nicole B. Gatus, Jacques Louise M. Iglesia, Patricia Isabele H. Leaño, Angelika G. Manlulu, Nia N. Marcelo, Angie Joy O. Oñate, Darren Joi R. Pangan, Reina Daniela M. Peñaloza, Andrea Dei A. Pueyo, Mystica Jayce F. Quitos, Cate Jorja S. Ramboyong, Kristiana Marie A. Raña, Sheila Glory B. Rodolfo, Alexandrea Wynnoeyah C. Tabunan, Ashley George M. Talplacido, Joela Marie A. Ticman, Mary Kaila R. Valdez, Janna Polleen E. Vite, Marabel V.
8- INVENTORS Alanano, Laurence P. Alejandro, Xyran Aerielle S. Baquir, Elijah Gabriel R. Cabaniang, Hamchester S. Dela Cruz, Justine Kenji R. Garcia, Norielle Gearem G. Lazaro, Joseph Emmanuel E. Mactal, Amiel Christopher C. Palma, Joshua Lawrence G. Pangilinan, Mark Raphael III P. Villanueva, Wyenard Leevirg D.C Alawang, Phyllis Patricia R. Angeles, Yahlen V. Badua, Alodia Anne T. Chico, Alyssa Chelsea DC. De Leon, Lerma Patricia P. Del Rosario, Camille M.
Dela Cruz, Jemima Aleeyah L. Escalona, Mariella Paula A. Garcia, Andrei Ann A. Geronimo, Missy Gaile A. Hermogino, Elliz Veronica DC. Hidalgo, Louise Guinevere B. Hilario, Jan Marvilou I. Martin, Nicole Rose B. Mata, Angeli Dianne F. Medina, Jean Arriane C. Palileo, Jonalyn Q. Romano, Ma. Danicka C. Sabandal, Chris Ann P. Sicat, Czarina Jiane P. Sinagose, Zhedelle Hayrra L. Soliven, Clariezle Joy E. Tecson, Mary Madeline Ann M. Tomas, Justine Ruth T.
Adviser: Lexter R. Natividad
Adviser: Evelyn M. Ben
7- EXPLORERS Angoluan, Robert Cyrill R. Arocena, Elijah Luis S. Caputol, Sem L. Francisco, Rhon Excell P. Gundran, Nathan Lemuel F. Hermogenes, Gerard Jefferson D. Hinayo, Clarie Maezen A. Lomboy, Jerry Brian A. Mercado, H. Legrand V. Pacleb, Nikko Adrian A. Pacubas, Kurt Gabriel M. Pangilinan, Phil Justin A. Ramones, Gian Carlo R. Regalado, Ezra S. Sanchez, Benedict M. Tanay, Franc William B. Agaton, June Angela Florence M. Alfonso, Maicah Jane M. Alvarez, Trixie Anne R. Angeles, Angelica V. Briones, Dyanne Esther L. Bulanadi, Jewel Anne Shaina G.
Cabico, Ginelle Angela O. David, Camille Roxanne S. Dela Cruz, Aldrienne Mae P. Dela Rosa Dew Xya I. Fajardo, Jia Francine D. Falloran, Raiza Cristina P. Galut, Elymei A. Laforteza, Bea Cazharelle C. Laminato, Kashille D. Licay, Lindci Grace S. Lisondra, Zia Amirah N. Mactal, Marlfey Jozaerah Angemyr R. Masinas, Katelyne R. Milad, Ellarose A. Mutia, Shekinah Yona Lu T. Peralta, Kimberly Joy N. Ramirez, Lovelyn A. Ramos, Marrielle Ysabel A. Salas, Jil Czyrille M. Sanidad, Aalyah Eñe E. Santiago, Shairisse Heart Tabios, Mary Sofia C.
8- RESEARCHERS Acuña, Lawrence C. Bermudez, John Patrick C. Bernabe, Patrick C. Cruz, Andrei James R. Daigdigan, Vin Danielle R. Jacinto, Gerome B. Landingin, Excel John P. Lopez, Jilian Ray F. Peneyra, James Amiel S. Pontawe, Gian Klyde D. Sabio, Josiah David D. Barcelona, Johanni F. Bartolome, Auria Carmen D. Benito, Virginia A. Carganillo, Reanna N. Carpio, Chantalle Ailza Mae V. Daniel, Reina Jeanine M.
Dela Cruz, Gianne Jeanette R. Esporna, Marielle E. Fernandez, Mitzi Trix M. Go, Lhianne Grace G. Hidalgo, Louise Gwendolyn B. Jamandre, Chelsea Anne D. Latonio, Jan Christine L. Licay, Jessel Arien Grace S. Macabale, Ma. Laura Nerisa M. Maglanoc, Roma Jean R. Navarro, Diana Patrice P. Pedrajas, Adlai I. Reyes, Marelle S. Sable, Dennise Nichole M. Sagnip, Judilyn Kristine L. Santos, Katrina C. Sinchioco, Elydia Aubrey Mari Villegas, Abigail Juldanie S.
Adviser: Jordan F. Gundran
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OF 2014-2015 9- DISCOVERERS Bajit, Oen Elizer R. Busania, Vince N. Cahilig, Gabriel S. Capindian, John Marc V. Caritativo, Emmanuel C. Corpuz, Aaron John R. Gamboa, Jose Antonio R. Germano, R-Chian Jose D. Mauyao, David Keith D. Nery, Ulysses Jerico A. Orate, Yvan Kyle T. Pineda, Franco Andrei Presnillo, Brent O. Romero, Ken S. Santiago, Jonathan Floyd M.
Bagares, Jezana Jeiel R. Buenaventura, Gracielle Ruth B. Cruz, Chelsy Alyanna M. De Leon, Allia Coleen S. Fausto, Alyssa Ann R. Fernando, Rozemarie Grace S. Fetalcorin, Alyssa G. Marquinez, Maria Carmela Angela V. Ocampo, Ledi Grace V. Padilla, Kyle Avery M. Panahon, Janella Celine D. Puzon, Nicole Kate N. Saplaco, France Jan First A. Soto, Catherine C. Sudla, Charlaine Lhoy G. Sugue, Alliah Samantha P. Victoria, Brena Lynne F. Yaco, Jan Marie Therese L.
iv- achievers Balmeo, Cobre R. De Mesa, Jon Loubel I. Eligado, Joey Pepe R. Escalona, Aaronwill A. Latonio, Juan Carlo R. Llanza, Harry Clyde F. Nabong, Jonleo S. Ubungin, Moises Eleazar E. Vero, Rommel C. Villanueva, Leandroff Jose DC.
Adviser: Emil F. Ubaldo
Adriosula,Rey-an M. Alcantara, Glaizalyn S. Barol, Queenie Rubeth A. Bartolome, Auraline D. Cahilig, Dana Samantha S. Canceran, Madel L. Dasmari単as, Angie Cresta P. De Leon, Sahaire Ann B. Del Rosario, Ni単a Bernadette U. Dela Cruz, Desiree Jane B. Dela Cruz, Jana Madeleine A. Gonzales,Nikka Eunice A. Hicban, Hannah R. Hipolito, Mellow Daine L. Landingin, Ervee P. Pablo, Maria Paula F. Parayao, Angel Mei P. Peralta, Joan May V. Santiago, Michelle DC. Sta. Maria, Jahn Coleen A.
Adviser: Mercedita M. Reyes
9- EXAMINERS Aquino, Floyd Jason B. Calpito, Blaise Kent L. Casta単eto, Arden Melveve M. Elesango, Marius B. Estepa, Shawn Joseph B. Fernando,Jomari C. Hierco, Franz Aldrin A. Lim, Leeuwin N. Lisondra, Amadeus Rex N. Orpilla, Leo Bert A. Reyes, Jerico Emmanuel R. Roque, Franz Nicholas E. Rustia, John Erwin M. Santos, Christian Allan S. Sevilla, John Anthony L.
Andal, Ciara Cel O. Bartolome, Katrina Aue L. Bautista, Rose Ann R. Cuevas, Nonie Nicole R. De Guzman, Laisa Marian L. Diaz, Laurenz Rachelle G. Espera, Trisha Marie P. Gundran, Dorothy Kathleen F. Jacob, Justine Mae A. Manuel, Stacey Mae F. Mendoza, Unnah Hiyas P. Miranda, Ivy Lorelei G. Odi単a, Deborah Jane Y. Ramiscal, Luise Allaiaj C. Rosete, Shiela May N. Sampaga, Angelyn P. Tubice, Kesia Rapha A. Wong, Patricia Diana M.
iv- INNOVATORS Antonio, Deofre John A. Austria,Manuel Paolo S. Baloca, Christian Kobe DC. Bibal, Cyan D. Cansino, Ian Benedict M. Dela Cruz,Adriel D. Eligado, Dan Angelo S. Ramirez, Ian Rafael Y. Villamante, Luigie A.
Adviser: Joanne S. Dizon
Agpalo, Mary Tasmin Paris D. Aquino, Pamela Rose S. Balais, Cyril Joy V. Batay, Kimberly Anne D. Circa, Elika M. Dela Cruz, Leanne S. Domingo, Aliana Kimberly Flor D. Dy, Michelle Vennette C. Estabillo, Marie Louise Elizabeth C. Ferrer, Reymelyn V. Gabriel, Kathleen Faye S. Galapon, Jiezelle Nouf Roanne C. Galvez, Cheska Adrielle P. Ladringan, Hannah Grace T. Martinez, Rachel Anja F. Ong, Ysabella Kassandra F. Pagalan, Alyssa Nicole A. Paglinawan, Cathlyn Kaye C. Paz, Ria Leanne S. Pedraja, Mikiel L. Velasco, Gabrielle Enid C.
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2014 Division Schools Press Conference
fRANCO ANDREI PINEDA Managing Editor 7th Place
Science and Health Writing (Filipino) 2015 National Schools Press Conference, Taguig City April 13-17, 2015
DANA SAMANTHA S. CAHILIG Editor-in-Chief One of the Top 10 Outstanding
Campus Journalists in Region III 2014 Regional Schools Press Conference, RELC, Pulungbulu, Angeles City | October 30, 2014
emil f. ubaldo Adviser One of the Top 10 Outstanding
School Paper Advisers in Region III 2014 Regional Schools Press Conference, RELC, Pulungbulu, Angeles City | October 30, 2014
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OVERALL CHAMPION (SECONDARY) Division of Science City of Munoz CHAMPION Laisa Marian L. de Guzman (Feature Writing) Dew Xya I. dela Rosa (Sports Writing) Marie Louise Elizabeth C. Estabillo (Balitang Isports) Alyssa G. Fetalcorin (Pagwawasto at Pag-uulo) Radio Broadcasting Xyran Aerielle S. Alejandro, Oen Elizer R. Bajit, Alyssa Ann R. Fausto, Jose Antonio R. Gamboa, Leo Bert A. Orpilla & Mary Madeline R. Tecson Collaborative Desktop Publishing Joey Pepe R. Eligado, Christian Kobe DC. Baloca, Moises Eleazar E. Ubungin,Mary Tasmin Paris D. Agpalo,Jonathan Floyd Santiago, Phil Justin A. Pangilinan & Zia Amirah N. Lisondra FIRST RUNNER-UP Alodia Anne T. Badua (News Writing) Jomari C. Fernando (Editorial Writing) Dana Samantha S. Cahilig (Science and Health Writing) Stacey Mae F. Manuel (Copyreading and Headlining) Jil Czyrille M. Salas (Editorial Cartooning) Gracielle Ruth B. Buenaventura (Larawang Pampahayagan) Ciara Cel O. Andal (Lathalain) Pagbabalita sa Radyo Alyssa Nicole A. Pagalan, Juan Carlo R. Latonio, Ian Rafael Y. Ramirez, Vince N. Busania, Nicole Kate N. Puzon, Mitzi Trix M. Fernandez, Jessel Arien Grace S. Licay SECOND RUNNER-UP Franco Andrei Pineda (Pagsulat ng Artikulong PangAgham at Pangkalusugan) Brena Lynne F. Victoria (Pangulong Tudling) Dan Angelo S. Eligado (Photojournalism)
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First Runner-Up Science and Health Writing (Filipino)
COLLABORATIVE DESKTOP PUBLISHING TEAM 5th Place
Joey Pepe R. Eligado, Christian Kobe DC. Baloca, Moises Eleazar E. Ubungin,Mary Tasmin Paris D. Agpalo,Jonathan Floyd Santiago, Phil Justin A. Pangilinan & Zia Amirah N. Lisondra
JIL Czyrille M. Salas 7th Place Editorial Cartooning
CIARA CEL O. ANDAL
TOP 20
7th Place Pagsulat ng Lathalain
Stacey MAE F. Manuel
Regional School Paper Competition
8th Place Copyreading and Headline Writing
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1. Agbannawag High School 2. Adonai Integrated Montessori School (Elem & HS) 3. Araullo University- Phinma High School 4. Bantug Elementary School 5. College of the Immaculate Concepcion (Elem) 6. College of the Immaculate Concepcion (HS) 7. DepEd-CLSU Elementary (Laboratory) School 8. Flowerlane Children's Montessori House 9. Guiding Star Learning Center 10. Helen Keller Montessori School 11. JDS Montessori School 12. Munoz National High School- Main 13. M.V. Gallego Foundation Colleges (HS) 14. Munoz United Methodist Church Learning Center 15. Rizal National High School 16. San Sebastian School (Elem) 17. San Sebastian School (HS) 18. Talabutab Norte General Natividad National High School 19. Wesleyan University- Philippines (Elem) 20. Wesleyan University- Philippines (HS) 21. World Citi Colleges (HS) 22. Honorato Perez Sr. Memorial Science High School 23. Philippine Science High School- Central Luzon Campus
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