Silak Media | E-Newsletter | Vol. XLIII | No. 4 | Dec. 2021 - Nov. 2022

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The tassle is worth the hustle

WVSU holds in-person graduation; four summa cum laude grads from COE

By Mark Lawrence Articuna

AFTER two years of pandemic restrictions, the West Visayas State University (WVSU) held its 2022 Commencement Exercises for Undergraduate Level face-to-face at the WVSU Cultural Center on July 21, 2022.

The graduating Class of 2022 was the first batch of graduates under the new K-12 Curriculum and the new college curriculum, with 1,177 graduating students, 793 of whom are academic awardees. 324 of the graduates were from the College of Education (COE).

Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz, SUC President IV, introduced this year’s commencement speaker, Atty. Emilio L. Ma ranon III, an election lawyer, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science alumnus, magna cum laude, and the university’s “Most Outstanding Graduate” in 2005.

“When you go out of university, people will ques-

More awards for SILAK in nat’l writing tilt

By Rodel Pacit

tion you. People will doubt you. People will underesti mate you, but I am confident that having been trained in the West, we are always bigger from these challenges. And when wheat is separated from the chaff, we always emerge victorious because we are from West,” said Atty. Marañon III.

Atty. Marañon also add ed, “Whatever I achieved is proof that there is no limit, there is no ceiling of what we can reach, of what we can do, wherever we go.”

Tedric Dave E. Senosa, a Bachelor of Secondary Educa tion (BSEd) Major in Math matics Summa Cum Laude, and this year’s Most Out-

THREE SILAK Media staffers bagged winning plac es in the Tertiary Division of the Icon Campus Press Awards (ICPA) last July 29, 2022.

standing Graduate led the graduating class in saying the Graduate’s Prayer.

The COE, known as the Center of Excellence in Teacher Education in the region, has produced four (4) summa cum laude, 124 mag na cum laude, and 107 cum laude graduates this academic year.

Aside from Senosa, three other summa cum laude awardees hail from BSEd Major in Social Studies: Marcus S. Llanera, three-time Education Student Council chairperson from 2019 to 2022; Euthel Jhon A. Finlac, Student of the Year and Journalism awardee; and

Winners are as follow: Janna Marie Deocampo of BEED 4B (1st, Culture Writing Filipino; 2nd, Gender and to page 3

THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY, ILOILO CITY, PHILIPPINES

THE TASSLE IS WORTH THE HUSTLE. In their regalia, the graduating Class of 2022 observes the wearing of face masks as they assemble inside the university’s cultural center for the graduation ceremony last July 21, 2022. PHOTO COURTESY OF MAY JOY OLMIDO.

Taga-Ed excels at world performing arts competition

By Gizelle Amour Tagabi & Marie Panerio

CLINCHING multiple medals on the international stage, an alumna of the West Visayas State University-College of Education (WVSU-COE) shone during the 25th World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) held at Disneyland, Ana heim, California, USA, last July 22-30, 2022.

As a member of Team Philippines, Addie Faye G. Pajar, a fresh graduate of Bachelor of Special Needs Education (Teaching Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners), bagged two individual silvers in Vocal Opera and Spokes Model cate gories.

She is a member of the Addie Mheal Camille (AMC) Trinity, a singing trio from

SILAK consultants shine in 45th IWAG Awards

By Gabrielle Faye Tolentino

BECAUSE OF their exemplary per formance in upholding excellence in de velopment communication and academic performance, SILAK Media’s then-Senior Editorial Consultants (SECs) took the spotlight as 2022 IWAG Awardees in Western Visayas last May 16, 2022.

JB Ryan Babas and Orlando Gamil la, Silak Media’s then-SECs earned their spots in the much-coveted recognition given to nominated graduating campus paper writers whose publications have joined the Journ Talk Series 2021 from the Philippine Information Agency-Re gion VI.

Babas and Gamilla served as SILAK Media’s editors-in-chief for two academ ic years: 2019-2020 and 2020-2021, and graduated last June 2022.

“Being in the roster of IWAG awardees humbles and warms my heart. This 45-year old award has been rec ognizing campus journalists in Region VI since 1977, and I am delighted to be part of its 45th year,” said Gamilla, now

the municipality of Pavia, Iloilo.

“It really feels great to represent the Filipinos. When in doubt, I always think that I am not singing for myself but for the Filipino people. That moti vates me more,” said the 23-year-old member of the Sta. Monica Parish Choir, adding that it was a challenge juggling rehearsals and preparations for the competition with work and school.

Moreover, their team brought home gold awards in Vocal World and Finals, silver in Vocal Opera, and bronze in Song & Dance and Group Production under their 18 to 24 category, while fellow members of the trio bagged individual silvers: Ma. Emma Luisa A. Hubag in Vocal Broadway and Song & Dance; and Angeli Camille H. Guadalupe in Vocal Broadway, who is also an alum na of WVSU from the College of Business and Management.

“We were not actually expecting anything from this because we are all beginners and this is my first time to join a singing competition. When we were called as grand finalists, it was actually a ‘crying moment.’ So much support and hope were given by our teammates,” shared Pajar.

The WCOPA is considered the “Olympics” of performing arts, where aspiring performers and entertainers from more than 70 countries all over the world compete for international recognition.

SILAK Media’s former EIC clinches Presidential Medal for Journalism

By Sophia Angela Docena & Jaya Elizarde

AFTER four years of impeccable performance and service, SILAK Media’s former Editor-in-Chief Rosefel Iritz Maghuyop was awarded with the Presidential Medal for Journalism during WVSU’s Parangal 2022 last July 19.

The said awarding ceremony was held via Google Meet and was streamed on Facebook live.

Securing a letter of recommen dation from the publication adviser, Dr. Hazel P. Villa, along with the portfolio containing numerous awards and writeups, Maghuyop had the distinction of becoming the sole recipient of the pres tigious award.

“I was ecstatic when I finally saw my name as one of the awardees despite passing the requirements ten minutes before the deadline, a real buzzer beater experience! I manifested all the awards I applied for almost everyday be cause I am also a believer of the Law of Attraction, and this award is a product of it,” she said.

a graduate of Bachelor of Elementary Education.

Nominees all over Western Visayas vied for the award and only 17 and 22 awardees, from college and high school levels respectively, made the cut and received the same award.

“This award showed me that I still had what it takes to make it out there, I just didn’t believe in myself that much anymore. To my fellow SILAK staffers, especially our juniors, and campus jour nalists, keep the fire burning. We need your vigilance, your grit, and resilience more than ever,” said Babas.

Both Babas and Gamilla secured teaching contracts at Iloilo Doctors’ College and Angelicum School Iloilo, respectively.

Maghuyop, a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Bachelor of Elementary Education Batch 2022, started as a ju nior editorial assistant in 2019, proceed ed to be the online editor in 2020, and became the Editor-in-Chief the following school year.

Moreover, Maghuyop expressed gratitude to the publication adviser, Dr. Villa.

“Ma’am Hazel or ‘Lola’ as we like to call her, believed in me from day one, she opened new doors of opportunities for me to hone my skills, and she was also the one who encouraged me to apply for the award,” said Maghuyop.

Set to take the Licensure Exam ination for Teachers (LET) in 2023, Maghuyop is a testament that SILAK Media indeed produces quality campus journalists and students.

LETTING GO OF RESERVATIONS ON THE WORLD STAGE. TagaEd alumna Addie Faye G. Pajar of the Pavianhon singing group, AMC Trinity, bags multiple awards during the world performing arts “Olympics”. PHOTO COURTESY OF ADDIE FAYE G. PAJAR.

TWICE THE SHINE. Silak Media’s then- senior editorial consultants receive recognition awards as 2022 Iwag Awardees from the head of Philippine Information Agency- Region VI. From left to right are: JB Ryan Babas, Silak alumnus; Cheryl B. Amor, PlAVI regional head; and Orlando Gamilla Jr., Silak alumnus. PHOTO COURTESY OF PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY REGION VI FACEBOOK PAGE.

Screenshot from West Visayas State University’s Parangal 2022 Facebook Page Live Stream

COE holds orientation for field study supervisors and resource teachers

By Marron Aerielle Bonotano

AS PART of the college’s prepara tion for the upcoming field study obser vation and assistantship, the College of Education-Department of Professional Education conducted an Experiential Learning Course Orientation last Friday, September 9, 2022 at the Center for Teaching Excellence.

The said orientation was attended by both the cooperating principal and resource teachers from Iloilo Nation al High School, La Paz National High School, Pavia National High School, Pavia Pilot Elementary School, Sam bag Elementary School, Oton Central Elementary School, Jaro I Elementary School, Jaro II Elementary School, and SPED - Integrated School for Exceptional Children.

“(We are) Bringing the world into the classroom, and we bring the class room into the world. It is a give and take process–the students learn from you and you (also) learn from their experiences,” said Professor Ma. Elena Bernadette P. Hojilla, who served as the moderator during the consultation with principals and teachers.

The attendees of the said orienta tion were briefed and oriented by Prof. Marievic Violeta, Prof. Mary June Pine da, and Dr. Cherlyn Delgado particularly on how to provide a suitable experien tial learning to the field study students of COE by engaging them in a learning process of “learn by doing” and by reflecting on the experience activities which can include, but are not limited

to, hands-on laboratory experiments, internships, practicums, field exercises, study abroad, undergraduate research and studio performances.

“We hope that this collaboration with DepEd schools will nurture the practicum teachers to be holistically ready to teach as it is not only the cog nitive but the affective and psychomotor domain that must be trained. And we hope that being in the learning environ ment that can offer them the realistic experience can hone their growth and development as would be teachers.” said Prof. Violeta, Chairperson of the English Language Teaching Division.

Additionally, principals and teach ers were informed about the require ments of the students such as their e-portfolio and Classroom-based Action Research where they are given the privi lege to have a copy of these outputs.

“It’s good that we partnered for this endeavor. Let us work together to give the best training for our student teachers,” commented LPNHS Principal Teresita Militar, who is also incharge of the English and Social Studies students assigned to their school.

Moreover, coordinating principals, Principal Hariet Alvarado of Jaro I and Principal Dorothy Tirol of SPED-ICES, welcomed and acknowledged the BEED and BSNED students designated in their schools, respectively.

The field study students are ex pected to deploy next week in their respective schools where they will be spending a minimum of 240 hours to complete their field study courses.

Hans Luigi B.Sayno.

“I am proud that despite the changes and challenges brought by the pandemic, we stood our ground, moved forward, and emerged victoriously. As the pioneer batch of K to 12 and the first batch of pandemic graduates, our journey was never easy but it is, in all sense, worth taking,” said Jayne Paul I. Sucob, BSEd Major in Science, Magna Cum Laude, and a University Senior Cur riculum Council (USCC) Service Awardee.

As the occasion went on inside the Cultural Center, family members of the graduates attended the ceremonies from outside and viewed the proceed ings through two big screens in light of the university’s graduation ceremony guidelines which aim to maintain the observance of minimum health protocols such as social distancing.

Development Writing Filipino; and 3rd, Writing Features for the Environment English), Bryan Camino of BSED Sci ence 3C (1st, Gender and Development Writing English), and Rodel Pacit of BSED Social Studies 3F (2nd, Writing Features for the Environment Filipino; 3rd,Gender and Development Writing Filipino).

“The contest being in virtual setup is a challenge itself. There are risks of disconnection during the lectures, noise barriers, and the environment one is in,” expressed Deocampo.

Organized by Icon Magazine, ICPA 2022 adopted the theme “INTENSIFIED: Campus Press Continuing the Movement Against Misinformation.”

“I didn’t expect to be selected by the judges as one of the winners since my forte in writing journalistic pieces is Filipino, and yet I clinched an award in the English category,” said Camino.

from page 14 Team SIM... but to innovate instructional materials,” said Cadiao.

Along with the Team SIM Litera cy Pack of WVSU-COE, other qualified grantees are Team Fractions from Cebu Technological University, Team Fastscore from Eastern Visayas State University, and Team H5P from Mariano Marcos State University.

from page 15 ILS...

pirme sang trainer and coach kag hindi gid pagkalimtan nga bisan abi naton sala na ginaubra nila o kakarapoy ang ginapaubra pero patihon lang kay after all para man ina sa aton kag sa aton future,” maliksing sagot ni Pareja.

Binigyan ng parangal ang tagump ay ng dalawa gayundin ang mga tao sa likod nito sa husay at dedikasyong kanilang ipinamalas na maiuwi ang mga medalya ng Iloilo City.

SETTING FORTH EXPECTATIONS. Prof. Marievic Violeta, together with Dr. Cherlyn

Delgado and Dr. Mary June Pineda, spearhead the orientation for Cooperating and

Resource Teachers from different schools in Iloilo as part of their preparation for the fourth-year practice teachers’ field study. PHOTO COURTESY OF KATHLEEN ROSE CALAPARDO.

Can the College Living Expenses Financing (CLEF) lift poor students out of the abyss?

Every country has people living in poverty. According to the World Bank, the poverty incidence in the Philippines last year was recorded at 18.1 percent. The pandemic even made it worse. Everything became unduly expensive. The cost of living soared. The education sector was greatly affected. Schools closed down. Some teachers were displaced. There were tuition fee hikes in private schools. For some, education has become a luxury only the rich can afford. For the ordinary Juan dela Cruz who only struggles to make ends meet every single day, life was never the same.

It is the right of every Filipino to have access to quality education. Students in state universities and colleges enjoy the Free Higher Edu cation (FHE) scholarship that provides free tuition and an exemption on other fees through Republic Act No. 10931. However, Sen. Manuel “Lito” M. Lapid saw this as not enough, saying there are many obstacles to making quality education accessible to all. With this in consideration, he filed Senate Bill No. 274 to create the College Living Expenses Financing (CLEF) program to support college students with good academic standing. However, this is not going to be free. Just like all the other student assistance programs of the government, students need to pay it off over a maximum term of 25 years, but with an interest rate lower than the prevailing interest rate—sub ject to the discretion of the disbursing financial institutions.

Being in college is never an easy feat, especially for the

underprivileged. Some students below the poverty line are discouraged from pursuing higher education in light of ob stacles such as the cost of living, board ing, school materials, food, internet, transportation, and other education-re lated expenses. The CLEF Program will be of great help to assist struggling students who only want to finish their schooling to help their families and lift themselves out of poverty. It is high time we gave underprivileged students the same luxury that others can afford. Many countries around the world offer

loan assistance to students who want to pursue higher education. The P50,000 per semester loan that could be avail able to eligible students is going to give them the opportunity to actually study without worrying if their families are still able to eat or if they can pay their tuition come examination time.

The government should make education more accessible to all. Let’s face it. Even if we enjoy the benefits of RA 10931, there are still many who struggle to make everything possible, especially during this time where in flation rates just soar even more every day. The plight of the ordinary Filipino is to seemingly survive each day down to smallest centavo they earn, and it is due time for the government to actually do something and step up. The government can invest in many areas in the hope of eventually lifting the country out of the abyss it has been stuck in for several generations, and one of these that has a return of investment is education.

Teachers and politics: Is it a line worth crossing?

EDITORS-IN-CHIEF

May Joy Olmido Marie Panerio ASSOCIATE EDITORS

Shenette Lape Mary Fer Baylen

MANAGING EDITORS

Janna Marie Deocampo NEWS & SPECIAL REPORTS EDITOR

FEATURES EDITOR

Christine Joy Badinas FILIPINO EDITOR

Lads Fernando Lamier SPORTS EDITOR

Paul Aries Valera LITERARY EDITOR

Toni Gwyneth Boluso

Roger Sibag, Jr.

Erika Noreen Dela Rosa MAGAZINE EDITORS

Mark Lawrence Articuna Shannen Casquio

Angel Grace Palec ONLINE EDITORS

Rommelen Dema-ala

Amirah Joy Faiwas

Deborah Faith Monsalud

Rain Julien Tuvilleja ARTISTS

Riza Joyce dela Cruz

Bryan Camino Sheila Mae Geronco

Jaya Elizarde

Fritz Jaime Sumbo Wilfredo Nieves Jr.

Dyanne Therize Parcon

Fides Anna Notes

Evelan Manejo

Rochel Dorothy Rafael

Kathleen Rose Calapardo JUNIOR EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS

Queenie Rose Saludares SENIOR EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS

Hazel P. Villa, Ph.D.

Neña Vanessa Cabiles, Ph.D. ADVISERS

Ricky M. Magno LPT, Ph.D. DEAN, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Joselito F. Villaruz, M.D., Ph.D., FPPS

BOUNDLESS

Teachers have always been known as voices of reason and compas sion. The voices they possess are influential to the point that they can influence people even beyond the four corners of the classroom. However, during election season, they continue to face an ironic circumstance. Teach ers, who were trained to be vocal, are prohibited from sharing their political views and opinions. This was due to the statement of the previous DepEd Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones in the last election wherein she stressed that teachers are not allowed to express their political views on social media. She further strengthened this by mentioning the DepEd Order No. 48, which indicates that no officer or employee in the Civil Service shall engage, directly or indirectly, in any electioneering or partisan political campaign.

Unsurprisingly, Briones’ statement added fuel to the already scorching heat of the elections. It garnered mixed opinions from people across the country. Many were bewildered by the contradictory notion, especially when one takes into account the nature of the teaching profession. Teachers are the ones who mold individuals to be come critical thinkers, well-educated voters, and respectable citizens. They serve as role models for their students. Hence, their stance on political and societal matters is important and must align with the principles and knowl edge they impart in the classroom. Other than that, they are taxpayers, which gives them enough reason to de mand a seat at the table. Prohibiting them from taking part in political is sues or expressing their political views is akin to taking away their rights as citizens of the country.

Moreover, with the abrupt surge of misinformation and fake news in the last 2022 election, the voices of teach ers demand to be heard. Silencing the voices of reason would mean letting

ignorance prosper. Corruption and government clownery have become a tradition to the extent that the term “good governance” begins to sound like a myth. This alarming issue should be addressed. Hence, it is essential that every citizen be well-educated in deciphering fake news, especially since we are currently in an age where the truth can be easily fabricated.

To be apolitical means having no involvement in any political affairs. The Commission on Elections and the Civil Service Commission’s Joint Circular No. 1, series of 2016, stat ed that “expressing one’s views on current political problems or issues” is not considered as a partisan politi cal activity. The line between politics and education is often muddled since people still do not know the difference between being apolitical and nonparti san. Exhibiting concern for the state of our government and country cannot be deemed as partisan. The term “parti san,” by definition, is the act of being biased and favoring a particular person or cause. It also involves forcing your political views on other people. How ever, it is also necessary that teach ers guide learners to become critical thinkers and well-educated citizens in order for them to choose a leader that exhibits the qualities of good gover nance.

To sum it all up, teachers and politics overlap and should work side by side because they are key factors in shaping the lives of the youth and making sure a brighter future awaits them. Teachers are the ones who mold individuals to become critical thinkers, well-educated voters, and respectable citizens. They serve as role models for their students. Hence, their stance on political and societal matters is important and must align with the principles and knowledge they impart in the classroom.

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Marron Aerielle Bonotano Gizelle Amour Tagabi

Nickalaine Santiago

Rodel Pacit LOCAL LANGUAGES EDITOR

Sophia Angela Docena

Gabrielle Faye Tolentino

Jessa Delos Reyes SENIOR EDITORIAL CONSULTANTS

Amirah Joy Faiwas

When the budget is not up to speed in Special Ed

TRUTH SEEKER

Jessa

Delos Reyes

Even with the Department of Ed ucation’s (DepEd) proposal for a P532-million Special Education (SpEd) budget, it was revealed that SpEd received zero funding in the 2023 Nation al Expenditure Program. DepEd has made a point of saying that “this is a recurring circumstance every year, and DepEd is not at a loss because [they] always work with members of Congress to find oth er ways to fund DepEd programs,” but this is a scant consolation given that it implies that SpEd services haven’t been assured of having their budget for the entire time.

According to the DepEd policy guidelines for Sped in 2021, out of 100 million Filipinos, 15 million are antic ipated to have impairments, with 3.3 million attending school. Whereas, based on the United Nations Children’s Fund, one in seven Filipino children, or over 5.1 million children, are estimated to have impairments.

It is indisputable that the absence of funds for Sped will be a significant setback for children who are already disadvantaged due to their condition, re gardless of who is at fault. Additionally, it

violates Republic Act No. RA 7277, also known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, which declares that people with disabilities are entitled to the same rights as other people and should receive government assistance to realize their full potential and contribute to society. In particular, the Basic Education Act of 2013 (RA 10533), which recognizes children’s entitlement to a high-quality education, requires the government to offer programs and assistance for kids with physical or psychological problems in the fundamental K–12 curriculum.

A system of services and providers is set up to support students with special needs. Students with special needs must have access to an individualized edu cational program because a high teach er-student ratio limits our public educa tion system. This will help ensure that their learning demands—which cannot be met in a typical classroom—are met.

Therefore, an effective SpEd program should be able to address a variety of learning issues and problems, which en tails having a comprehensive list of qual ified specialists and providers, including being capable of providing a range of services and programs. Hence, SpEd programs are essential to an authentic “no child left behind” policy because they guarantee every student receives an educational opportunity.

The lack of specific funding for a program also makes it challenging to plan for the expansion of services and interventions or to create long-term SpEd programs. Although DepEd can be re sourceful and find a few more pesos here and there from other budgets, the lack of stability in SpEd’s funding will unavoid ably impede the program’s expansion.

SpEd merits support from the government since it lessens socioeco nomic disparities. Any parent or family with a child with special needs knows how expensive it is to give their child a specialized, enriching environment. Only privileged families can afford to support their children in overcoming obstacles because most of these services are costly and private. Due to this, most Filipino families cannot afford essential services, so their children cannot develop to their full potential.

Bloodless compact amidst diversity

The return of in-campus college activities is what all students look forward to after two years of remote learning. Everyone is delighted to hear the rollicking yells again and witness the excitement in the eyes of students. The rebirth of this fun period happened when the Education Student Council (ESC) of the West Visayas State University-College of Education (WV SU-COE) conducted the Kapatiran.

Three words come to mind when I think about Kapatiran: brotherhood, fraternity, and socialization. The es sence of Kapatiran in the large arena of the WVSU-COE is immeasurable. Nothing can replace the invigorating bliss and enthusiasm of COE students. Participants communicated with each other during collaborative group activities. Evidently, Kapatiran promoted communal goals and solidarity instead of competition among teams in different sections of the NAB Function Hall.

Imagine how ESC officers organized and conducted this event with compli ance to health and safety protocols in

The essence of Kapatiran in the large arena of the WVSU-COE is immeasurable... Kapatiran promoted communal goals and solidarity instead of competition among teams.

the new normal. It was challenging on their part, but they chose to implement Kapatiran because it could instill an ex traordinary point of learning in COE stu dents. I saw the 100% preparation and effort from the council officers. Before the activity, they posted the groupings on their Facebook page. The venue was decorated with simple artistic designs and objects, and the set-up was quite conducive for participants. Most im portantly, their utmost willingness and burning passion were manifested from the start until the end of the activity. Despite relentless enjoyment dominating the atmosphere, I received negative feedback with one of the

ED TALKS

participants claiming that the length of the activity was disappointing. A huge gathering of participants would possibly occur if Kapatiran was conducted as a whole-day activity. It was compart mentalized into daytime schedules to prevent overcrowding. The health and safety protocols were still adhered to by event organizers to secure the welfare of the participants and council officers. I concede that Kapatiran allowed students to find commonalities with each other and develop harmonious relationships, but COE students suggested a bigger venue and more participants.

Thus, Kapatiran was a simple form of social engagement that converted the experiences of students into remark able memories. Learners with different personalities were grouped together and this effectively broadened their social horizons.

It is indisputable that the absence of funds for Sped will be a significant setback for children who are already disadvantaged due to their condition, regardless of who is at fault.

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Rodel Pacit

IT TAKES THREE TO MAKE HISTORY

By Roger Sibag, Jr.

Three is such an iconic number in Philippine history — from the three priests whose deaths fueled the fiery revolution during Spanish colonialism, to the three women who sewed the flag that was unfurled when the Philippines achieved freedom. This was once again proven when three Social Studies students from the West Visayas State Universi ty-College of Education (WV SU-COE) graduated summa cum laude in the recently concluded Commencement 2022 — a historic moment for the Social Science Students’ Society (3S’ Society) of the WVSU-COE.

Euthel Jhon Finlac, Marcus Llanera, and Hans Luigi Sayno are three among the four summa cum laude graduates of the WVSU-COE Batch 2022. These three graduates all sprung from the same section, the BSED 4-F class of 2021-2022.

It was more than 30 years ago since a Social Studies student graduated summa cum laude in the person of the late Judge Alma

Banias-Delfin of Batch 1984, who also happens to be the first summa cum laude of the college. Batch 2022 ended that years-long drought, three times stronger.

Aside from their unques tionable intellect in their chosen field, having the right attitude is one of the reasons why these students achieved such distinction according to their adviser, Dr. John Erwin Pedroso.

When asked about what common traits he observed from these three students, Dr. Pedroso says, “Humility. They are always open to corrections and have great gratitude for their success. They never turn their backs to the people who helped them achieve their dreams.”

Taking BSED Social Studies was a personal choice

for these three students as the field of Social Science is something close to their hearts. According to them, if they chose a different pro gram that they are not inter ested in, they would not have been able to push themselves towards their full potential.

“Studying the course you are interested in will help make your college life bearable. The things that we study in Social Studies are real-life scenarios that we experience day by day. It enables us to understand the society in which we live,” says Euthel, now teaching at the Ateneo de Iloilo - Santa Maria Catholic School.

Aside from the three summa cum laude honorees, the same section also pro duced 20 magna cum laude honorees and two cum laude

According to them, if they chose a different program that they are not interested in, they would not have been able to push themselves towards their full potential.

honorees. When asked if their section has any secret, they said that supporting and help ing one another were their formula to grow collectively as a class.

“As we say, in lucem, et ultra [Latin for “into the light and beyond”], we move towards a unified goal, and we trust each other enough to make sure we nurture each other in a healthy, prospec tive, and respectful way,” shared Marcus who is cur rently teaching at Hua Siong College of Iloilo.

As Social Studies graduates, Euthel, Marcus, and Hans emphasized how vital it is to teach this subject for the youth, especially during these times.

“It [teaching Social Studies] is important because it helps the youth develop the ability to understand how the community, the nation, and the state works; thus, leading them to make informed and rational decisions, thereby making them good citizens of the country,” shares Hans, now a Law student at UP Diliman.

SOC STUD SAGAD. Three summa cum laude graduates from BSED Social Studies, (from left)

Marcus Llanera, Euthel Jhon Finlac, and (fourth from the left) Hans Luigi Sayno, pose for a photo with their adviser, (third from the left) Dr. John Erwin Pedroso. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROMMELEN DEMA-ALA.

By Nickalaine Santiago & Shenette Lape

Gawad GLJ: The dream

So near, and yet so far –

The Holy Grail of campus journalism in the West ern Visayas region called Gawad Lopez Jaena (GLJ) awarded by the Philippine Information Agency VI is what most publications aspire for. It takes three consecutive years of being awarded Best Departmental Paper before a publication can claim the award – making it legendary and iconic.

Imagine the jitters of a publication staff such as SILAK Media having won Best Departmental Paper twice and finally working hard to clinch the third year and get that Holy Grail of an award. After a decade of several misses (winning two in a row and losing on the third year), SILAK finally got the GLJ on December 15, 2021 during the virtual College Press Con ference and Awards (COPRE).

But behind the triumph is the story that the hope of reviving this long-time desired GLJ accolade sparked when the 2019 editors in chief were emboldened by SILAK adviser Dr. Hazel P. Villa to resurrect the glory a decade after it was last claimed by the publication.

Fueled to regain it with the correct scheme and strategy, it led to the birth of SILAK’s newest and bold mantra: #ResbakSilak.

The Birth of #ResbakSilak

The Gawad Gracia no Lopez-Jaena is granted to publications that have garnered the first spot for any of the three major group events (Best Newspaper, Best Magazine, Best Departmental Paper) for three successive years.

When appointed as the new editors in chief in the year 2019, JB Ryan Ba bas, Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science (graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2022), and Orlando Gamilla Jr., Bachelor of Elementary Education (graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2022), started the vision and journey by participating in all catego ries of the print publications for COPRE 2019. They were re-appointed as holdover EICS the following year because of the pandemic.

“There were countless meetings and brainstorming sessions to make sure that we are prepared for the bloody

and hectic press work. Com mittees were formed to sys tematize the work since we aimed to produce five print publications, namely: tab loid, magazine, literary folio, newsletter, and wallnews,” said Orlando, now teaching at the Angelicum School Iloilo.

Sacrifices had to be made, especially the hours meant for rest while exper imenting with new designs and venturing into themes the previous issues haven’t tried out yet. For almost two months, the staff endured the routine of attending 7 a.m. classes and staying up until midnight in the printing press

dream in bold reality

The moment SILAK Me dia bagged first place as the Best Departmental Paper for the first time after a decade (2019), they knew that the odds were indeed in their favor. However, the suc ceeding year was then filled with pressure. Let alone the idea that it occurred in the midst of a pandemic. They had all the preparations done in an unprecedented venue: the virtual realm. It was difficult and taxing, but for the second time around, they were able to maintain the title.

“Gabrielle and Rosefel were gentle souls

for the staffers. But we were there for them along the way. We let them make the final say in Silak matters to show that we trust their judgment,” said JB Ryan when it was finally time for them to step down and pass the crown to the new EICs –Gabrielle Faye Tolentino of BEED 3-A and Rosefel Iritz Maghuyop, BEED 4-B.

Clinching the Victor’s Cup

Failing to maintain the Best Departmental Paper award the third time would mean starting back to square one. The year 20212022 was the make-or-break moment for the new edito rial staff.

“As soon as we were given the seats of being EICs, we prepared for it. We planned not only our inter nal activities in the publica tion and external activities for the college and com munity but also our issues for the COPRE 2021,” said Rosefel (graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2022) as part of accepting the challenge to continue producing quali ty issues for the publication.

By continuously adapt ing the strategies of online pressworks, the team had to live through months staying mentally alert and main taining their creativity while attending online classes, and sleepless nights working with the dummies and layouts through Google Meet sessions and messenger calls, with not a single face-to-face meet ing taking place. Despite the setup, the publication was well guided by their advisers, Dr. Hazel Villa and Dr. Neña Vanessa Cabilles, until the entire sacrifices and efforts of the pub, from workshops to checking and editing, finally paid off.

“Winning the award truly came as a triumph and relief. We worked so much for that moment, and there were even days when we felt that we were not going to make it, but we kept our faith. It was the sweetest kind of triumph because we all knew that we deserved it, and that we were able to give pride to our college, our university, and Silak Media,” said Gabrielle after finally coveting Silak’s long-time dream - the Gawad GLJ.

May tamis sa bawat pait ng buhay

Ni Queenie Rose Saludares

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“Ang pagiging isang entrepreneur ay hindi madali. Ang aking sarili ay nahahati bilang isang mag-aaral, negosyante, at isang anak.”

Mahirap man para kay Jessa Viel Amancio, isang es tudyante at may-ari ng Sweet Buds Bakeshop ang pagsa bayin ang iba’t ibang gam panin. Hindi siya nagpatinag sa mapait na alon ng buhay, bagkus, kanya itong hinarap na buong tapang hanggang sa unti-unti niyang nakuha ang balanseng tamis ng buhay. Kawangis ng mga pasterelya at keyk na ginagawa niya, ay may mga sikretong sangkap din siya upang malampasan ang mga pagsubok na kani yang pinagdaraanan.

Siya ay nasa ikatlong taon ngayon sa kursong Batsilyer sa Pansekundaryang Edukasyon Medyor sa Filipino sa Pamantasang Estado ng Kanlurang Bisayas. Nahalina siya sa sining ng pagluluto kaya’t nag-umpisa siyang

pagiging maparaagamit lang ang plato, kutsara at DIY turntable na mangkok ay di niya inaasahang doon magsisi mula ang hamon niya bilang baker.

Subalit, hindi laging ma ganda ang timpla ng buhay. May pagkakataong, nagiging mapait ito. Kinailangan ni yang pagsabayin ang negosyo at pag-aaral. Sinubok nito ang kanyang pasensya, pagkama likhain at mga kasanayang interpersonal. Mas naging masalimuot ito nang ang kanyang pamilya ay nagpositi bo sa COVID 19 at pagkatapos ay nagkasakit ang kanyang ina na naging rason ng pabalik-balik nito sa ospital. Idagdag pa ang mga pana hong hindi natutumbasan ng kanyang kinikita ang pagod na kaniyang dinaranas. Walang masyadong benta at maram ing mga pagkakamali. Sa mga pagkakataong ito, mas naging determinado pa siyang tuklasin kung gaano kaganda ang mundo ng pagluluto.

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Gaano man kapait ang kanyang pinagdadaanan, sinisiguro niya pa ring ang kanyang mga likha ay may halong pagmamahal at nagdudulot ng ngiti sa kaniyang mga labi.

magbake nang siya ay nasa ika-10 baitang. Nagsimula siya sa mga simpleng baked goods tulad ng cupcake at cookies na kanyang ibineben ta tuwing may okasyon, gaya na lamang ng Valentine’s Day hanggang satuluyan itong maging patok sa kanyang mga kaklase at kapwa mag-aaral. Nang magkaroon ng pande mya, naging pampalipas oras na niya ang pagtuklas ng iba’t ibang sangkap. Nabigyan ng pagkakataong makilala ang kanyang mga paninda nang may isang taong nagbenta nito sa kanilang opisina. Ta ong 2019, isang beer-themed customized cake ang unang cake na kanyang natapos para sa Father’s day. Sa kanyang

Sinubok niya ang ibat-ibang estratehiya at lumahok sa mga baking seminars. Siya ay nagtatakda ng plano sa mga dapat niyang gawin. Hang gang sa lumago ang kanyang negosyo at unti-unti nang nakapundar ng sariling mga kagamitan. Ang pandemya ang nagbukas sa kanya ng oportunidad para matustusan ang kanilang pinansyal na pangangailangan lalo na ng kanyang ina.

Gaano man kapait ang kanyang pinagdadaanan, sinisiguro niya pa ring ang kanyang mga likha ay may halong pagmamahal at nag dudulot ng ngiti sa kaniyang mga labi.

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MINATAMIS NA NGITI. Ibinida ni Jessa Viel Amancio ang mga gawang cakes at cupcakes. LITRARO MULA KAY JESSA VIEL AMANCIO.

Pag-asa sa kabila ng pagkaiba

Habang ang kanyang mga kaedad ay ninanamnam ang kanilang kabataan, siya ay nasa isang sulok at nakikinig lamang dahil hindi lubos maaninag ang mga pangyayari sa kaniyang palig id. Maya-maya’y may kukuha na sa kaniyang mga kamay at mag-aalalay hanggang sila ay makarating sa kanilang tahanan- ang tanging lugar na ramdam niya ang kaligtasan.

Tanikala ng Tadhana

Ito ang karaniwang ekse na sa kabataan ni Mariela Grace Gamayon, 19 na taong gulang at kasalukuyang nasa unang taon sa kursong Batsilyer sa Pansekundaryang Edukasyon Medyor sa Filipino. Siya ay pinanganak na may retinopathy of prematurity, isang kondisyon bunga ng kapanganakang premature, na naging dahilan upang hindi madevelop ang retina ng kanyang mga mata. Habang ang lahat ay nakatingin sa kaniya na may awa sa kanilang mga mata, siya ay lumaking masayahin at normal, hindi niya hinayaang siya ay tuluyang magapos sa tanikala ng kaniyang tadhana.

Nina Riza Joyce Dela Cruz & Sheila Mae Geronco

Pagsusumikap sa Kabila ng Hirap

Sa kabila ng mga pag-aa linlangan, nagsimula siya sa elementarya na hatid sundo ng kaniyang mga magulang. Bilang isang differently-abled person, hindi naging madali para kay Mariela ang mga unang taon sa SPED Integrated School for Exceptional Children (ISEC) kung saan kinakailangan pa niyang gu mamit ng brails para magba sa.

Sa murang edad, namulat siya sa katotohanang bilang nakatatandang anak mula sa isang naghihikahos na pamilya, ang kaniyang ama ay isang construction worker at tindera naman ang ina. Ibinuhos pa ng mga magulang ni Mariela ang kanilang tiwala sa kanya dahil naniniwala silang kaya niyang makamit ang ano mang naisin nito.

Determinasyon sa Bituing Minimithi

Hindi naging madali ang buhay ni Mariela bilang isang estudyante. Isa sa mga tu matak na hamon sa kanya ay noong nasa senior high school siya at kasabay nito ang pag-usbong ng pandemya, da hil dito walang face-to-face classes. Sa sobrang hirap ng kanyang naranasan, umabot sa puntong siya ay nakara nas ng depresyon. “Almost na-depressed ako kay wala ako kaubra sang mga ulubra hon, indi ako ka concentrate kay ginapanumdom ko kung paano ko ka pasa, puros pa soft copy mga modules ko and cellphone lang nagamit ko,” saad ni Mariela habang patuloy na inaalala ang mga pangyayari sa kanyang ma dilim na nakaraan.

Ngunit dahil sa tulong ng kanyang ina at mga kaklase, ang mga pagsubok ay kani yang nalampasan at sa huli ay mga masayang balita ang natanggap niya dahil naging ‘with honors’ siya noong nasa high school at senior high school. Pagtungtong niya ng kolehiyo maraming pagsubok na naman ang dumating dahil

nahirapan siya lalong-lalo na sa ‘online application’. Humingi lamang siya ng tu long sa kaniyang mga pinsan upang makapagsumite sa ‘online application’. Dahil din sa kanyang determinasyon at tapang na harapin ang anumang pagsubok na du mating, siya ay nagtagumpay na makamit ang kaniyang pangarap na kumuha ng kursong edukasyon. “Since el ementary pa ako gusto ko na maging teacher kay na inspire ako sa mga SPED teachers ko kay may ara ako teacher nga blind sang elementary, kag gusto ko makabulig sa fellow ko students nga may visual impairment pero pag high school ko hambal ko what if lain lang gid nga major akon kuhaon para damo pa ako mabuligan,” sambit ni Mariela.

Marami siyang naging inspirasyon sa buhay ngunit ang pinakamahalaga sa kanya na nagbigay inspirasyon ay ang kanyang kalagayan at kapansanan. Mailalarawan rin niya ang kanyang sarili bilang matapang dahil sa kabila ng lahat, hindi siya sumusuko at patuloy na lumalaban.

Since elementary pa ako gusto ko na maging teacher kay na inspire ako sa mga SPED teachers ko kay may ara ako teacher nga blind sang elementary, kag gusto ko makabulig sa fellow ko students nga may visual impairment pero pag high school ko hambal ko what if lain lang gid nga major akon kuhaon para damo pa ako mabuligan.

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-Mariela Grace Gamayon PhotocourtesyofSheilaMaeGeronco

SET A / SET B

by Paul Aries Valera

Ask TeacherG

Pamangkot: What if ang suga sa NAB gulpi nagpatay siga?

Teacher G: Oks lang ‘na. Christmas lights kay December na.

Pamangkot: Maano ‘ko kay ang crush ko may jowa na?

Teacher G: Pagtuon da, bhe.

Pamangkot: Ngaa daw always haggard gid ang mga Taga-Ed?

Teacher G: Ikaw man ‘bi saka-naog sa NAB, lantawon ta.

Pamangkot: Teacher G, may jowa ka na?

Teacher G: Wala ta ‘ka gani ginapamangkot.

Pamangkot: Ngaa kalabanan sang mga Taga-Ed manuglaon?

Teacher G: Ikaw bala obra lesson plan kag instructional material pirme kung may time ka pa magbiga.

C O M I C S s e c t i o n

INFLATION VS. STUDENTS

by Jaya Elizarde

Students receive power banks from the outreach of ESC and SILAK Media

By Mark Lawrence Articuna & Gabrielle Faye Tolentino

THROUGH AN outreach activity of the College of Educa tion’s (COE) two major student organizations, 31 students who find difficulty in attending lengthy online classes because of their gadgets running out of power are now beneficiaries of power banks.

The students are recipients of power banks donated by various persons and institutions who read and acted on the Facebook posts of Prof. Hazel Villa last Sept. 20, 2020, on the first day of online classes of West Visayas State Universi ty (WVSU) when two of her students informed her that they may no longer be online because their phones have run out of power and they need to charge their gadgets far from where there are signals.

Edgie Piosca, one of Prof. Villa’s students said he had to walk 1 km to a place that has electricity, wait for his phone to be fully charged, and go back to the same place with a signal and try to attend his online classes -- making him late for other classes.

The students’ unfortunate situation prompted various persons to donate either cellphone loads or power banks that were given to the COE through Associate Dean Amabel Siason who in turn personally delivered the power banks to those who badly needed them, considering that two years ago at the height of the covid pandemic, there were hard lockdowns all over the country and the students could not travel.

Donors of the power banks are the following: Dr. Liza Mabunay-Jover of Iloilo Gardenia Lions Club and UP High School Iloilo Class of 1982 through Dr. Charmaine ServigonMalata, associate professor and head of the WVSU College of Medicine Research Office; lawyers Emerald Gasataya and Christine Florete; US-based nurse Gay Rose Pastrana and fami ly, and businesswomen Tina Hautea-Sison and Liza Villa-Fale.

With Iloilo now on alert level 1, the Education Student Council and Silak Media, the COE’s official student publica tion, have partnered to distribute the power banks through their collaborative outreach activity, “RechargED: Power Bank Distribution” on March 25, 2022, with beneficiaries going to the New Academic Building to receive the power banks.

“Dako gid ang mabulig sang power bank sa akon, kay sa amon daan sitwasyon didto sa uma unpredicted kag naga lab-ot asta hapon ang mga gakatabo nga power interruptions. Sometimes, indi na maka-last throughout the day ang akon ginagamit nga phone. Grateful gid nga isa ako sa napili nga mangin beneficiary sang sini nga project,” stated Reanne Joy Aliligay, a third-year Major in Social Studies student, as she expressed her appreciation for being one of the project’s recipients.

Shirley Babes Bosico, a first-year Major in Math student, on the other hand, thanked the benefactors. “Gusto ko lang magpasalamat sa mga donors who contributed part of their resources to support students like me. Thank you man sa ESC kag Silak Media for spearheading this project. Salamat gid sa inyo nga bulig sa amon.”

COE’s Team SIM secures P100k assistance for teaching innovation

By May Joy Olmido & Roger Sibag, Jr.

HARD WORK and innovation paid off as the College of Ed ucation’s (COE) Team Simple Innovative Material (SIM) Literacy Pack received P100,000 in assistance from Miriam College (MC) for its Teacher’s Educational/Pedagogical Tool.

With a vision to increase learners’ interest in storytelling through visual aids, the SIM Literacy Pack, designed by Prof. Marievic Violeta, Prof. Agustin Divinagracia III, and Mr. Espe rval Cezhar Cadiao, was evaluated during the Designing and Hacking Educational (DeHackEd) Tools program of MC.

“The Simple Innovative Material or SIM Literacy Pack actually started as a research output in storytelling. It was created for the purpose of inspiring students to listen, to visualize the story, and basically, it’s for developing a genuine love for reading and stories,” said Prof. Violeta.

Miriam College granted the 100,000-peso assistance to improve the said educational tool of the team and for them to also participate in the Nursery Incubation Program, which will help them actualize and enhance the designed educational

improve the said educational tool of the team and for them to also participate in the Nursery Incubation Program, which will help them actualize and enhance the designed educational tool.

“They [MC] walk with us as we construct the thing. We started with browsing the online selling apps to check on the type of materials we would like to use in our HackED tool, and we’re looking for a printing press that can print out the type of material that we are going to use for the cut-outs,” shared Prof. Violeta.

It was a surprise for the team to be chosen as one of the grantees of the said fund as it was their first time to partici pate in such an event, but they are thankful for the opportuni ty to improve the tool they designed with passion. The program is supported by Accenture Philippines.

“As teachers, we do instruction, but this is a different thing because it kind of transforms you into an innovator. Because as a teacher, your job is not limited to teaching

RECHARGED. Selected students from the College of Education pose while holding their power banks donated through the outreach of the Education Student Council and SILAK Media. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARRON AERIELLE BONOTANO.

Physical Education and the new normal

Living through life in the past three years is a challenge that most peo ple sympathize with. Last Dec. 31, 2019, a clustering of pneumonia cases of unknown etiology was reported in Wuhan, China which we know know was caused by a novel coronavirus (2019nCoV); a new coronavirus strain that has not been previously identified in humans. This led to the shutting down of activities that require gatherings in public places such as attending school or working in offices. The shutdown led to a paradigm shift for about two to three years – resulting into many changes to daily activities. With the aid of tech nology and the internet, employees of different professions started to work from home if it is available to them while the students were equally adjust ing to a new lifestyle of learning from home. This became a challenge to both the teachers and students who must re wire their perspectives on how to keep on learning and teaching in these new times.

While the goals of learning online were like the traditional face-to-face learning, there are factors that are different in presentation to instructors from across the screen. Instructors must enhance the quality of learning and teaching, meet the learning style or needs of students, improve the effi ciency and effectiveness, and improve

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Instructors must enhance the quality of learning and teaching, meet the learning style or needs of students, improve the efficiency and effectiveness, and improve user-accessibility and time flexibility to engage learners in the learning process.

user-accessibility and time flexibility to engage learners in the learning process. Challenges aside, many subjects could transition smoothly in the online process. English, Sciences and Mathe matics could be presented on the screen like traditional means, while other subjects could seamlessly do the same. The only subject that has a hard time transitioning into the online set up is Physical education.

In a recent informal gathering of data from students of the Integrated Laboratory School (ILS) here at West Visayas State University, teachers, and student teachers of Physical Education, many said they are adjusting to the new normal. Teachers discuss their subjects during online discussions and assign ments are in the form of student outputs to be done through video presentations, document files, or image collages. These

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tasks include personal fitness programs to ensure the mobility and fitness of each student, as well as the presenta tion of food logs.

Most students admit that they do not engage in physical activities as suggested, yet do the tasks in Physical Education for grading purposes. The rest have dedicated times for physical exer cise because they are athletes or were inspired during the isolation periods to work out and exercise. Almost everyone is aware of their physical activity or lack thereof and are willing to improve on it further. The reason may be attributed to not being able to meet up with their fellows to engage in sports or anything physical. The amount of physical activ ity children need depends on their age. Children ages 3 through 5 years need to be active throughout the day while children and adolescents ages 6 through 17 need to be active for 60 minutes every day.

While the current situation calls for distance learning, one has yet to see if young people have embraced it. Every individual needs to stay in shape so that when calamity strikes again, we can be sure we can deal with it.

Pareja at Castigador, mga bituin sa Palarong Pambansa 2022

Ni Rochel

Dorothy Rafael

Nagningning sa mga medalyang hinakot ang magkaparehang Cliff Justin L. Pareja at Kealynn Therese F. Castigador sa larangan ng dancesport sa naganap na Palarong Pambansa 2022 noong Hulyo 28,2022 sa Lucena City, Quezon.

Kasabay ng pagsayaw sa gitna ng pandemya, hindi naging madali kina Pareja at Castigador ang pagsabak sa isports habang inilalaan ang oras sa pagaaral. Sa gabay ng kanilang coach na si Prof. Liberty R. Porras at trainer na si G. Michael Cabarles, samu’t saring paran gal ang kanilang naiuwi sa Modern Stan dard Solo Dance, ikalawang( 2nd) lugal sa Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot Quickstep

at Modern Standard Grade A (WTVFQ), ika-tatlong (3rd) lugal sa Waltz at Tango.

“Dance is part of my life. It’s very precious and amo na ang plano ko nga hasta magdako ako bira-birahan ko pero not to forget the importance of educa tion,” pahayag ni Castigador sa epekto ng dancesport sa kanyang buhay-estudy ante.

Si Pareja at Castigador ay nasa Baitang 9 at 10, kasulukuyang nag-aaral sa West Visayas State University- Inte grated Laboratory School.

Hinggil sa hindi makakalimutang payo na itinuro ng kanilang coach at trainer, “Patihon lang ang ginahambal

INDAK SA LIWANAG. Cliff Justin L. Pareja (kaliwa) at Kealynn Therese F. Castigador (kanan) ay matagumpay na nagpamalas ng angking talento sa pagsasayaw. Larawan galing kay Kealynn Therese F. Castigador

Looking forward to in-person Hinampang 2022

By Janna Marie Deocampo

As things gradually re turn to normal after a two-year stay-at-home setup, most people wished things could go back as they were in the pre-pandemic days. However, change is constant, and despite the nostalgic feeling upon visiting a familiar place, it is undeni able that things are not the way they are supposed to be as the whole world learns its lessons and adapts to the changes brought by the pandemic.

“As the biggest sporting event of the university re turns, I am looking forward to the comeback of West Visayas State University (WVSU) athletes. I am excited to be able to see my fellow Taga-West enjoying the big event,” shared Lyza Jean Lavado, a BSED 2A student regarding the return of the University Hinampang.

As this three-day event is set for the second half of November, it calls for the gathering of student-athletes across the University and its external campuses to test the physical attributes as well as the strategies to win the games.

One question lingers on everyone’s minds: Will the in-person Hinampang 2022 be possible?

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“I miss playing on the court. If we are allowed to play again this year, I hope we get the championship ti tle in basketball since this is our last year, and we want to leave a legacy,” said Mark Anthony Sumbilla, a BEED 4B student.

I miss playing on the court. If we are allowed to play again this year, I hope we get the championship title in basketball since this is our last year, and we want to leave a legacy.

On the other hand, Jan Lloyd Zamora of BSED 4F who is on his last year of college said he looks forward to the com mittee being able to allow ALL sports for as long as they follow safety protocols.

Mark Anthony Sumbilla

BEED 4B

Lyza Jean Lavado

BSED 2A