Volume 41 Issue 5
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SPCBA 29
January-March 2015
Founding Anniversary:
Always Ahead
Packed with exhilarating events, the students, professors, and staffs enjoyed the four day celebration of San Pedro College of Business Administration’s (SPCBA) 29th Foundation Anniversary held on March 2-5. The first day of this year’s Foundation was commenced with a gun start of the Fun Run that comprised tracks of 3 kilometers and 5 kilometers. Thereafter, a motorcade was held that paraded the organization’s float with their representatives for the concluding event of Mr. and Ms. SPCBA 2015.
The float of JAHRM triumphed at the first spot while JPIA earned the second spot and JBEA gained the third spot.
After the motorcade, the opening ceremonies jumpstarted with an invocation recited by Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants’ (JPIA) president Carla Joy Grimaldo and was followed by the singing of National Anthem by Angelica Vistal. A welcoming remarks was delivered by Secretary of Board of Trustees Jolanda Apostol who beamed the importance of the Foundation Anniversary to every SPCBAnian. Subsequently, Chairman of Founding Anniversary Committee Felimon Brazas declared the opening of this year’s Foundation that triggered the excitement among every student in the Basketball Court.
The 29th Foundation Week was possible because of the students who watched the events, the chairman of every event who assured the administration of the ventures, officers of every organizations who assisted their candidates for their competitions, the contestants who played and compete fairly for their organizations, and because of the supervision of the 29th Foundation Week Chairman Felimon Brazas.
The organizations float once again paraded around the court for the evaluation of the winners for the Best Float competition. The opening ceremonies were also filled with riveting performances from the Performing Arts Group and SPCBA Singing Idol 2014 Rhoda Mae Brito. Deafening cheers resonated the basketball court as the presentation of Mr. and Ms. SPCBA 2015 – Ambassadors of Goodwill was pronounced. Candidates from the departments of Accountancy, Business Administration, Computer Studies, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Tourism, Liberal Arts and Education, Psychology, and Engineering ramped with character and vim as they introduced their selves to the SPCBA community. The previous Ambassadors of Goodwill titleholders also ramped around the court. As the opening ceremonies concluded, winners of the Best in Float was announced.
Other events that comprised the celebration of the 29th Founding Anniversary were as follows: Best SPCBA Dance Crew, SPCBA Singing Idol, NSTP Reach Day, Pinoy Henyo, SPCBA Family Fun Day, Sayawit Competition, Kalook-a-like Competition, Organizations Fun Day, Sounds and Sights, Field Demonstration, T-shirt Festival, and Mr. and Ms. SPCBA – Ambassadors of Goodwill.
Indeed, the success of the Foundation 2015 testified that San Pedro College of Business Administration is Always Ahead.
From left to right. SPCBA’s Best Dance Crew Winners holding their trophies: Engineering Society (ENSOC), Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), and Junior Business Executive Association (JBEA)
In line with the 29th Founding Anniversary of Students and faculty members of San Pedro College of Business Administration SPCBA, ten dance groups of Humanities students (SPCBA) experienced an intergalactic tour as participated in the annual Sounds and Sights held at the annual Information Technology (IT) exhibit SPCBA Mini Park, March 5. was launched at the Physics laboratory room, March 2. The two-hour event exhibited the dancing prowess of the students that varied from slow tempo to a fast one. Another batch of graduating students of BIT801 According to Rostico Sumawang, Chairman of the event, the did not fail to mesmerize the SPCBA community as they presentations were part of the students’ subject requirement showcased their works and portfolios at the galacticin the humanities. Also it is a great opportunity to showcase themed exhibit. They contributed their very own outputs like games and animations. The room was surrounded the dancing skills of all the participants, proving SPCBAnians’ with plasma lights and 3D sounds which captivated the are well-rounded students. ears and eyes of the audience. Incredible videos and In the end, B-Project from BSA 401 was declared as photographs about the galaxy were also presented. They persuaded students and faculty alike to come and visit the winner with a final score of 95.75% followed by with the help of their Darth Vader mascot who went L.M.N.T.R.X. from BSA 402 with a score of 93.75%. Cryptic around the campus to promote the said event. Lastly, to Demoiselle from BSA 402 landed on the third spot with a total make it more memorable, they put on a photo booth score of 93.25%. available for everyone. Furthermore, Sounds and Sights was judged by Harvey Positive feedbacks were received. The fact that Islan and John Christopher Avelino from the Liberal Arts, the exhibit was a subject requirement did not bother the Education and Sciences Department, and Rose Capistrano and students, instead, they gave their best to show what a Monica Rivera from the Dean’s Office. team can do and leave a legacy that will mark a history.
Junior Business Executive Association (JBEA) once again proved their excellence in the field of marketing as they competed against nine other prestigious colleges and universities all over the Philippines for the coveted Semi-finals of the Agora Youth-Marketista awards held at the Landbank Hall, Malate, Manila, March 7. Accompanied by the Department of Business Administration’s (DBA) faculty member Angelita Ocampo and organization adviser Marjohn Vidal, JBEA’s representatives namely; Joseph Holgado, Kimberly Kate Balutay, Randelle Diaz, Aira Calvez, Mark Anthony Almazora, Joel Bolaños, Ian Tugonon, Louie Sonsing, and Kristine
Siarot attended the night of recognition for the excellence and dedication in a masquerade-inspired Gala of the Marketista Awards 2014-2015 having the theme “Unmasking Unprecedented Excellence”. JBEA qualified and made it to the top ten of the Marketing School of the Year Category and Junior Marketing Association of the Year and top 6 of Corporate Social Responsibility Project of the Year. “It is truly a prestigious honor to be part of the short -listed candidates for the semi-finals round of the Agora Youth Awards; imagine out of 161 schools, SPCBA was chosen. Yun pa lang, panalo na ang JBEA” beamed Ma’am Ocampo.
Make-ups, costumes, personality, and home the “Ka-double ni idol” award. performance are what summed up the one of the most The judges who evaluated the contestants were entertaining events of SPCBA’s 29th Foundation professors Floro Peria, Erlinda Loria, and Dean’s Office staff Anniversary: Kalook-a-like Competition. Monica Rivera. Held on March 2 at the Minipark, 13 students from The event was hosted by Markie Almazora and Kristine different departments transformed themselves to impersonate Joy Siarot. Kalook-a-like competition was spearheaded by their look-a-like celebrities. The program started with an opening Research director Zennia Zamora. number from the contestants that made the crowd go thrilled. Thereafter, the contestants impressed the judges with their performances to furthermore prove that they can be their look-a -likes on stage. As the night ceased, the winners were announced. Paul John Pascual, Liberal Arts and Education student, with his enthralling performance ruled the competition as he seized the first spot after impersonating Beyonce Knowles. Junior Business Executive Association (JBEA) representative Erico John Yambao showcased his dancing skills as he impersonated Jhong Hilario that made him secure the 2nd runner-up award. Adele’s look-alike Remeses Roallos from Liberal Arts and Education Society (LAES) also attested prowess and snatched the 3rd runner-up spot. Meanwhile, Kalook-a-like winner Pascual also reaped special awards that include “Tambling na Talent” award and “Nakaka-aliw baliw” award. Yambao, on the other hand, took
MARCH 5 — Modeling with grace and character, male Rubelie Ann Orobia and John David Fetalsana from Math and and female representatives of SPCBA’s student organizations Science Club (MSC), and Mutya Sayao and Keno Bayson from showcased their organization’s shirt at the 2015 T-Shirt Metropolis of Psychology (PSYCHOMETS). Festival in celebration of SPCBA’s 29th Foundation Anniversary. Awards were given at the end of the show. JPCS seized the Male Model of the Year title, followed by JBEA in second, and Held at the SPCBA basketball court, the T-shirt Festival MSC in third. Meanwhile, JBEA triumphed in earning the Female opened with the first category, which was Nautical Attire. It was Model of the Year title, followed by MSC in second, and JPIA in followed by the Casual Attire category, and the finale, which was third. EnSoc won the Best in T-shirt design title, followed by JPCS the presentation of Rio Carnivals Wear. The spotlight was also in second, and MSC in third. shared to the faculty members of each department as they ramped on the runway, modeling the same shirts. Minor awards were also given to the participants. LAES The representatives of each organization were as follows: Christine Joy Boquiron and Raloh Iro Gantalao from Engineering Society (EnSoc), Wendy Joy Cayanan and Charles Sapalo from Junior Association of Hotel and Restaurant Management (JAHRM), Lois San Juan and Michael Hagedorn from Junior Business Executive Association (JBEA), Pretty Baruelo and Jomar Valdez from Junior Philippine Computer Society (JPCS), Jovi Espiritu and Carl Samuya from Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), Dannica Michelle Cantalejo and Richard Veloso from Junior Tourism Society (JTS), Ma. Roylyn Casuco and Sean Erin Brusola from Liberal Arts and Education Society (LAES),
(male) and JBEA (female) earned the Best in Nautical Attire awards. Both JPCS contestants won the Best in Rio Carnival Wear titles. JAHRM (male) and JTS (female) were awarded with the Photogenic awards. Professors John Ardel Leonardo from the Department of Accountancy and Joy Apellado from the Department of Business Administration were declared as the Faculty Models of the Year. The event’s judges were Monica Rivera, Edita Punzalan, and Analiza Pina. The Master of Ceremony was Markie Almazora. The 2015 T-Shirt Festival was spearheaded by Mark Ozaeta.
For the 15th time, San Pedro College of Business applicants alike to choose on their possible job Administration’s (SPCBA) Alumni and Placement Office opportunities. (APO) conducted a Job Fair with over 60 participating companies held on March 13 at the school’s basketball The event was facilitated by the volunteers from The court. Sphere and selected students from Liberal Arts and Education Society (LAES) and Junior Philippine Computer The event started with an opening prayer followed Society (JPCS). by the singing of the national anthem. Thereafter, Gabriel Castro, Business Administration Department Head, gave an inspirational message about the importance of having a job. He also wished that everyone would be hired at the end of the day. After the remarks, a ribbon cutting ceremony was led by APO’s Department Head Rexton Ching and Brgy. Nueva’s Chairman Abelado Alon-Alon. Moreover, majority of the applicants who participated were the graduating students of SPCBA. The Job Fair provides information on job and career From left to right. Applicants registered in the respective registration opportunities that help the students and the walk-in area. SPCBA student prepares for the on-the-spot job interview.
Dressed in corporate attires, SPCBA students of different Held at the SPCBA Mini Park, Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) courses attended the ASEAN 2015: Integration, Building a New Asian Society seminar conducted by the Math and Science Club dominated the Sayawit competition on March 4.
Sayawit, which is a contest that showcased performance arts specifically singing and dancing, consisted of two participants: JPIA and the combined group of the Engineering Society (EnSoc) and the Junior Philippine Computer Society (JPCS). JPIA won the competition with an average score of 84.66%, barely exceeding EnSoc and JPCS, which took home the 2nd place trophy with an average score of 84.33%. The criteria for judging were as follows: Quality of voice – 40%, execution – 20%, choreography and creativity – 25%, costume – 10%, and audience impact – 5%. Spearheaded by Suzette Castro and hosted by Markie Almazora and Romeo Cruz, the Sayawit competition was judged by the following panel of judges: Russel Jerome Manahon, Bricks Edrozo, and SPCBA’s Jenmark Calamanan.
(MSC) in partnership with MKG 801 and MKG 403 on February 21 held in the Elmer A. Ching (EAC) hall. Aside from the main topic of the seminar, which was about the integration of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), two more topics were introduced before it. The first one is entitled Technopreneurship and Social Media, having Zyra Mae Bambico as the guest speaker, followed by Social Media Etiquette, discussed by speaker Bryan Bernard Sahagun. The third and most important topic of the event, entitled ASEAN AND OTHERS: The Persistence of Power Politics in a Multipolar World, was discussed by Robert Joseph Medillo who imparted information about the integration of ASEAN member states. He stressed that the ASEAN nations were not ready for such partnership. Despite the better-accepted optimistic view of the integration, he talked about it in a realist perspective. MSC also gave away prices such as cellphone loads, chocolates, and other freebies through a raffle draw during the event. The MSC committee that handled the event is specified as follows: Bernard Aaron L. Herrera, Over All Chairman; Lorie Jeanne Brabante, Registration Head; Diana Padilla, Finance Head; Lawrence Laurito, Tech Support Head; Angel Nerie Alao, Food Committee, and MKG 801 and MKG 403 as partner sections.
The Business Administration and Education Departments dominated the quest for Ambassadors of Goodwill 2015 as Richard Kim Mendoza (JBEA) and Kenny Infiesto (LAES) were hailed as top candidates during the Mr. and Ms. SPCBA 2015 held at the SPCBA Basketball Court, March 5. With the theme “Definition of Modernization”, the pageant started with the presentation of the 16 candidates who were all vying for the prestigious crown of Mr. and Ms. Ambassadors of Goodwill. After the various intermission numbers, the massive crowd started to feel the excitement when the candidates showcased their body shapes in the Swimwear segment. The third segment presented the candidates in their evening wear wherein the top eight candidates were soon declared and asked two questions—one came from the Facebook fan page and the other is two pictures showing the two different kinds of modern student wherein they were asked to give comments or thoughts regarding the pictures. After proving their wit and aptitude, Adrian Brian Ramos (ENSOC) and Mae Flor Tubiano (JBEA) were awarded 1st runners-up while EJ Escobar and Precious Ann Manarin (PSYCHOMETS) were declared 2nd runners-up. The 3rd runners-up were Christopher Zoleta (JPCS) and Leidda Paulette Babasanta (JPIA). Moreover, the sets of minor awards given to the exemplary candidates were as follows: Congeniality Award— Christopher Areglo (JAHRM) and Kim Jean Burac (JTS); Face of the Year—Richard Kim Mendoza (JBEA) and Kim Jean Burac (JTS); Best in Talent Award—Kenneth Estrada (JTS) and Mae Flor Tubiano (JBEA); Best in Body Physique—Richard Kim Mendoza (JBEA) and Kenny Infiesto (LAES); People’s Choice Award— EJ Escobar and Precious Ann Manarin (PSYCHOMETS); Personality Award— Paulo Dela Rosa (LAES) and Meluna Monto (JPCS); Evening Wear Award—John David Morales and Leidda Paulette Babasanta (JPIA); while the Mr. and Ms. Boracay Sand Spa Award, Couture Casual Wear Award, and Best in College Uniform Award were seized by Richard Kim Mendoza and Mae Flor Tubiano (JBEA). The event was judged by Jerwin Mark Sunglao, Julie Cantos, John Kevin Edan, Catherine Medina, Fredie Bulauan and hosted by Mark Ozaeta, Kimberly Kate Ballutay, and Jepoy Pagale.
With her voice resounding above the rest, Tourism students as she was announced recipient of the special award student Ma. Cristina Lovete bested the SPCBA Singing Idol called “Student’s Choice Award” with 231 votes from the 2015 held at the Basketball Court on March 5. students. This year’s competition required the contestants to sing Also included in the top 10 of this year’s SPCBA Idol an OPM song and a foreign song each. Adjudged by professor hopefuls were the following: Marilou Ensio from JBEA, Amado Mark Laroya, Dean Benjamin Reyes, and SPCBA Idol 2011 winner Garcia Jr. from JPIA, Jaztyne Keith Granado from JBEA, and Angelica Vistal, the finalists were judged based on the following Maryville Luarca from JBEA. criteria: 60% Singing Ability, 30% Creativity, and 10% Stage Presence. SPCBA Singing Idol was hosted by Research Director Zennia Zamora. As the night ceased, Lovete – with her rendition of Lipad ng Pangarap and Better Days – was pronounced as the SPCBA Singing Idol 2015 Champion. Following her victory was Patricia Ann Jane Enano from PSYCHOMETS who secured the 1st runnerup spot after singing How Could You Say You Love Me and I Set Fire Through the Rain. Renzo Bautista from LAES also grabbed a title for singing Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin and I believe that made him land to 2nd runner-up. Hailed as 3rd runner-up, ENSOC pride Kathleen Calolot proved singing prowess after singing Tila and I Have Nothing. Jerson Mañabo also claimed victory as he landed on the 4th runner-up for singing Ngayon From left to right. SPCBA Idol Winners: Ma. Cristina Lovete, Patricia and Listen. Meanwhile, Mary Mae Decierdo won the hearts of the Ann Jane Enano, Renzo Bautista, Kathleen Calolot, and Jerson Mañabo
The scorching heat of the sun did not stop the 1st year students to show their flamboyant performances as they showcased their presentations for the Field Demonstration on March 5 at the San Pedro College of Business Administration (SPCBA) basketball court. This year’s theme for the field demonstration is Philippine Festivals. The following festivals were depicted: Sinulog Festival in Cebu; Tuna Festival in General Santos; Ati-atihan Festival in Kalibo, Aklan; Panagbenga Festival in Baguio City; Kadayawan Festival in Davao; Bangus Festival in Dagupan, Pangasinan; Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon; Maskara Festival in Bacolod; and Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo. In the end, groups who showed synchronization won the contest. Furthermore, the group who portrayed the Panagbenga Festival were declared champion while the Ati-atihan Festival won 1st runner up and the Kadayawan Festival were awarded 2nd runner up. The said event was organized by Marlon Detablan of the Physical Education Department.
From left to right. Field Demonstation ‘15 Winners in their performances: Panagbenga Festival, Ati-atihan Festival, Kadayawan Festival.
A fun-filled day ruled the San Pedro College of Business Administration’s grounds as different student organizations celebrated their Organization Day held on March 4 at their respective venues. Games, intermission numbers, raffle draws, and contests led different organizations to a triumphant fun day for their members. The venues of the organizations’ Fun Day were as follows: Engineering Society (ENSOC), and Liberal Arts and Education Society (LAES) combined with Math and Science Club (MSC) clustered at the Basketball Court; Junior Association of Hotel and Restaurant Management (JAHRM), Junior Business Executive Association (JBEA), and Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) gathered at the Mini Park; while Junior Philippine Computer Society (JPCS), Junior Tourism Society (JTS), and Metropolis of Psychology (Psychomets) bunched at the Terminal. At the end of the day, the organization that presented the Best Organization Day was awarded. JBEA victoriously bagged home the 1st place while the future accountants from JPIA seized the 2 nd place, and Psychomets were awarded the 3rd place.
With the theme “Always Ahead, All at One”, the Junior Business Executive Association (JBEA) celebrates its Fun Day at the school’s Mini Park. Their Fun Day highlighted a competition dubbed as “Mr. Pogi” featuring gay Business Administration students presenting themselves with a masculine figure. ——————————————————————— Parlor games such as “Watcha JPIA”, Bingo game, and Bakang Baka comprises the celebration of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants’ (JPIA) Fun Day. Further, JPIA also gave away prizes such as school supplies, monopods, and cash through a raffle draw. ——————————————————————— Metropolis of Psychology’s (Psychomets) Fun Day welcomed their members with a Psych Tell followed by a Group Yell competition. Their Fun Day also includes parlor games such as Carry Mobile, Sack Me, and Animal Sounds. The highlight of the event was the Amazing Race. ——————————————————————— The combined organization of Liberal Arts and Education Society (LAES) and Math and Science Club (MSC) held their Fun Day at the Basketball Court. The education students enjoyed different parlor games that comprise their Fun Day. Moreover, consolation prizes were given away to the lucky students who will be picked in the raffle draws. ——————————————————————— “Building camaraderie, promoting and upholding sociocivic and cultural consciousness among JPCSians” is the theme of Junior Philippine Computer Studies’ (JPCS) Fun day held at the Basketball Court. Part of their celebration includes parlor games, raffle draws, and intermission numbers. ——————————————————————— Also throwing an exciting game called Amazing Race, the students from Engineering Society (ENSOC) enjoyed their Fun Day as they go through eleven stations around their area. ——————————————————————— Junior Association of Hotel and Restaurant Management (JAHRM) held their Fun Day with different games and raffle draws that thrilled the HRM students. Moreover, an intermission number entertained the students who attended their annual organization day. ——————————————————————— Minimum to maximum, the lucky pair, paper dance, and balloon stick game comprise the parlor games organized by the Junior Tourism Society (JTS). Their fun-filled day also include Bingo bonanza wherein winners were handed prizes. ——————————————————————— The Junior Business Executive Association (JBEA) held it’s first election for the next set of officers who will govern their organization for the Academic Year 2015-2016. The political parties persuading for the vote of the Business Administration students were as follows: Hope and Spirit Heading Towards All Generations (HASHTAG), Making Youth More Powerful (MYMP), and Dream Party (D-Party).
Faculty members from different department proved that they are not your typical professors. In the recent SPCBA foundation week they showed off their guts and moves and battled against each other in the hopes of becoming the top performers among all group contestants. Students enjoyed the not-so-usual-treat watching their respective professors on stage performing modern dances of different kinds.
Head Ma. Rema San Pedro comprised the group. Third to perform is the Tuesday Group with Marny Baltazar, John Darren San Jose, and Marjohn Vidal – who showed off their oozing machismo and performed a classic Bruno Mars song—treasure. Last but definitely not the least is the Thursday Group with the following as their members: Elvira Aniciete (Department Head-LAES), Felimon Brazas, Jhe-Rico Sam Colina, Jaena Cruz, Alvin Insorio, Floro Peria, and Zennia Zamora. The panel of judges were: Benjamin Reyes— College Dean, Kitz Cordillon—JPCS President, and Carla Joy Grimaldo—JPIA President. And the criteria for judging are as follows: 35%-stage presence, 35%- choreography and creativity, 20%- costume, and 10%- number of faculty members performing.
The first to perform is the Sunday Group comprising of: John Christopher Avelino, Melanie Melegrito, Mikaela Isabel Soriano, and Aurelia Marshall. They left all shyness backstage and performed individually, starting from a Mariah classic to Ryza Maae At the end, everyone enjoyed and the winners Dizon’s Cha-cha. The Monday Group performed thereafter were announced. Thursday Group – Champion, Sunday with classic songs from the 90’s. Professors’ Ben Anaque, Randolf De Guzman, Emmanuel Varona, and Department Group – First place, Monday Group – Second place.
Managing to guess the answers under time pressure, Engineering Society (ENSOC) prides Justin Reeve Galoso and Alyssa Alecx Montehermoso who bested the other competing pairs in the game “Pinoy Henyo” held at the Mini Park on March 5, 2015.
scholarship after conquering five out of ten words in three minutes. Following them were Anjanette and Jemira who both received 50% scholarship as they also secured five out of ten words, however, getting the first word at 13.81 seconds against Justin and Alyssa who got their first word at 13.25 seconds. On the other hand, Nikko and Jonnel were the recipients of the 25% scholarship after guessing Pinoy Henyo became one of the most-awaited four out of ten words. event of SPCBA’s 29th Founding Anniversary. Having different pairs from different departments, Pinoy Henyo The event was supervised by Arman Villa and was has catered a student’s ability to predict a word by asking hosted by Markie Almazora and Kristine Joy Siarot. different categories, and has drawn enjoyment among the audience while cheering for their bets. After qualifying for the Elimination Round held on March 3, the following pairs of students battled each other to grab the scholarships at stake: Anjanette Alibudbud and Jemira De Mesa from JPIA, John Nikko Labandria and Jonnel Aguirre from MSC, Cyrene Joy Sola and Karen Loreto from JPIA, Jazzele Kaye Evangelista and Bryan Rexis Satrain from ENSOC, Inna Patricia Martinez and Cindy Lenor Suzara from JTS, and Justin Reeve Galoso From left to right. Pinoy Henyo ‘15 Winners: Alyssa Alecx and Alyssa Alecx Montehermoso from ENSOC. In the end, Justin and Alyssa was pronounced Montehermoso and Justin Reeve Galoso, Anjanette Alibudbud and winners of Pinoy Henyo and recipients of 100% Jemira De Mesa, and Jonnel Aguirre and John Nikko Labandria
After several months of bidding for the Laguna Lakeshore Expressway-Dike Project (LLEDP) proposed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), three qualified bidders were carefully chosen for the biggest Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project that would cost P122.811B. A 47-kilometer flood control dike from Taguig to Los Banos and a 700-hectare reclamation in TaguigMuntinlupa were the two components of the project. Moreover, the expressway-dike project was to achieve the following objectives: To mitigate flooding and improve the living conditions in the western coastal communities along Laguna Lake; to ease traffic flow and the transport of goods and services to and from Metro Manila, Laguna, Batangas and Quezon, thus spurring additional economic activity; and to create productive land and create opportunities for developing new business and residential area on reclaimed land, to enhance regional and urban development. The three qualified bidders for the PPP Project were as follows: Trident Infrastructure and Development Corp. or Team Trident, composed of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc., Ayala Land Inc., Megaworld Corp., and SM Prime Holdings Inc.; San Miguel Holding Corp.; and Alloy Pavi Hanshin LLEDP Consortium, composed of Alloy MTD Capital BHD, Prime Asset Ventures Inc., and Hanshin Engineering and Construction Company Ltd. According to Public Works Undersecretary Rafael Yabut, the awarding of LLEDP Project will be on August. The chosen bidder will finance, design, construct, operate, and maintain the said project.
Twenty percent fare discount was granted to students in all kinds of public transportations nationwide as the House of Representatives ratified the third and final reading of House Bill 5068. House Bill 5068 is also known as "An Act Institutionalizing the Grant of Student Fare Discount Privileges on Public Transportation and for other purposes." Students below 30 years old should present their school-issued identification card or current validated enrolment form to avail the discount during schooldays. Quezon City Representative Alfredo Vargas III filed the bill that aims to help improve school attendance records and address the dropout rate. Those who will be refused to have fare discounts may file their complaints at the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for land transportation; and Maritime Industry Authority and Civil Aeronautics Board for sea, air and water transportation utilities. Moreover, for those riding the Light Trail Transit (LRT) System and the Manila Metro Rail Transit (MRT) System may file their complaints at the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC). Drivers, owners or operators of public transportation who will decline to grant students discounts will be given penalties such as suspension of driver's license or a fine. Students may enjoy fare discount in Sen. Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara filed a bill seeking for extension of the any public transportation including said house bill wherein students may also enjoy the discounts on weekends, jeepney and LRT/MRT.
semester breaks and holidays.
The future is a midst of contrasting light and dark, uncertain and risky. But education promises assurance and a sneak peak to the sweet accomplishment that the future has in store. Though within reach, the path to take would never be easy, and it’s a maze of complicated turns. Educators play an essential role in shaping up a student into a successful professional. The most rewarding feeling for an educator comes with the accomplishment of a student in the professional league. All this wouldn’t be possible without the contribution of the educators. Their influence can be a heavy factor in determining a child’s future. The time has come for SPCBA to bid farewell to two of the most treasured professors that had served this institution for more than a decade. They’ve seen students come and go and take pride on their achievements, knowing that these wouldn’t be possible without their guidance. And thus, we want to say thank you and goodbye to siblings Victoria Serania and Herninio Sy of the Business Administration Department for their years of service to the SPCBA community and for making it possible for us students to ascend up the ladder of success.
Parting Memories
Serania had started working for SPCBA since 2001 (14 years), and Sy from 2003 (12 years). Serania had described her profession as enjoyable and rewarding. She claimed that every day was her favorite part of teaching. She took pleasure in being an educator; sharing what she learned in life, imparting her knowledge to the students and even giving them advices about personal things. Being a professor is noble profession, and she had realized it, taking pride in her work. “While you are teaching, you are also learning from the students,” said Sy. Being in a classroom with people from different cultures, backgrounds, and religions offer a great deal of knowledge for both the professor and t h e students. He said that as a person grows old, his opportunities get slimmer in a parallel manner. “By age, I’m really old, but I’m stronger… We don’t live to work; we work to live, and live in abundance.” Optimistic and colorful, that’s how Serania sees her stay in SPCBA to be. Apart from the friendship and camaraderie she had built with her fellow professors over the years, she also treasures the memories she had while performing on stage during SPCBA special events, saying that she was delighted to be singing and dancing in front of a spirited crowd that chants her name. It was those times that bring a smile to her face. “Parang girlfriend lang
‘yan,” said Sy jokingly. “Kapag iniwanan mo na, ayaw mo na alalahanin pa.” It was high time that he detach himself from this kind of environment and focus on things like business, family, and religion. He also said that he had no regrets whatsoever. “I’ve completed my task without blemish, without any kind of scandalous involvement. I consider it as an achievement.”
Next Endeavors
Though it’s still under planning process, Serania said she was going to be putting up a small business after she retires. She mentioned one option: A daycare for dogs. She said that her children love dogs, and that is why this idea appealed to her. After retiring, she would spend more time with her husband and children. She would live a new life and travel to new places, discover new things. In a hopeful tone, she said that she wished she would be taking care of her grandchildren someday. Sy also said that he would be focusing on his family business. He would be enjoying his time productively, spending it with his family and making the most out of it. As a Christian, he said that he would be focusing on his responsibility with God. “I am entering a new life of searching what is the truth.” He seeks religious enlightenment, and hopes to find the answers he needs.
Messages
“For those who would still be here when I go, I will miss them. I wish for them the best in their studies, and good luck,” said Serania when asked what would be her message to the SPCBA students. Each student has the ability to reach the peak of success; the self-actualization stage of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. She urges them to persevere. Educators can only help, but each person must learn to walk without holding onto anybody’s hand. “Ayaw ko hatulan and estudyante base sa grades,” said Sy. Though they’re important, it’s not the only factor in determining one’s success. Addressing his fellow professors, he said: “Be a bridge to their (the students’) success, not an obstacle. Give them opportunities.” Serania said that SPCBA’s very memorable for her part. She’s friends with both professors and staff, and even students. She said goodbye and she hoped to see them soon. She admitted that she wasn’t an avid user of social media, but said that maybe it would be the time that she would get to use her accounts. “FB-FB na lang,” she said.
July of 2010, just few months after President Aquino won the presidential election, he assembled a panel that resumed the peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). August 2011, Mr. Aquino met with MILF chair Murad Ebrahim in Tokyo Japan to juggle out the formal resumption of the peace process. It took the government and MILF peace panel to come up with a framework agreement that would finally govern the peace talks. The agreement, signed on October 15, 2012, stipulated that the two sides needed to work on four major areas – transitional mechanisms, power-sharing, wealth-sharing, and normalization – before final peace document can be signed and the new political entity called Bangsamoro proposed by the agreement submitted to congress for voting. It took fifteen months before the two panels signed, and then on January 25, 2014, the normalization annex, the last of the four documents that make up the comprehensive peace agreement was made. The proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) that would govern the new entity has been submitted to Congress for deliberation, it remained pending in both Senate and House of Representatives though. In case you are wondering, did we just write the BBL timeline? The answer: yes we did. The importance: everyone should know the tracks of this law so as to understand the efforts made by the government to promote peace all over the archipelago. That could have been a great exit line if we were rooting for the Aquino administration. The way Sphere sees it, this entire ”peace negotiation” have been a hurried, reckless, and thoughtless process meant to secure “peace at all cost” so that as the canard goes, President Aquino can bid for a Nobel Peace Prize. It was the Mamasapano carnage that left 44 members of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force dead after raiding a well-known MILF lair in pursuit of the two terrorist (18 MILF fighters and at least five civilians were also killed), that made the whole nation aware of the irregularities in the BBL. It bombarded the social stratosphere with all kinds of comments and opinions, some even more supporting BBL, others calling for its end. It is funny that despite the huge national debacle about the matter, the proponents of BBL – MILF and Aquino administration – hardly even squeaked and commented on the matter. The families of the fallen 44 and the nation felt like a knife was drawn in their backs, surely a classic tale of biting the hands of the ones who fed you. Everyone is disappointed in the turn-out of this so called “peace process”. So many questions have been laid and left unanswered. Is BBL the only mean of achieving peace, is it all out war, or is it compromise? Compromise, it may sound cheesy but all successful relationships are a hundred percent compromise. Just like in this case; MILF must surrender all their ammunitions and start clearing up their faction so as to avoid unwanted movements that might just cripple the peace process; the government must make sure that all their moves must be in good faith and for the good of all its citizen, including AFP and PNP; the third party facilitators, be not biased; the general public, stop making hasty generalizations but continue to be watch dogs because as long as there is no evident change we serve as the check and balance. A the end of the day who does not want peace? The answer: those who are selfish. A voice of opinion from our humble publication: BBL is a good start, but it does not end there. For as long as there are people who have selfvested interest the outcome will still be the same – a half-baked peace.
Dubbed as the biggest loss of the government elite force in the history, a mission to serve arrest warrant for high-ranking terrorist led to the deaths of 44 members of the Special Action Force (SAF), 18 members of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), 5 from Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), several civilians and the death of Zulkifli Abdhi alias Marwan on January 25 at Mamasapano, Maguindanao. According to reports, there were predicaments in the chain of command and there were pin pointing who really gave the go signal to attack the targets.
fewer lives could have been lost. Also, the president could have displayed stronger leadership in the rescue of the SAF commandos had he been given accurate information.
On a televised address on January 28, President Benigno Aquino III said that the MILF should identify those who were involved in the killing of the members of the SAF, return the SAF members’ guns and personal belongings, and allow the government to continue the operation against the terrorists. However, although PNoy admitted that there was a lack of coordination among the government forces and the MILF, he was not able to explain why Department of Internal and Local Government (DILG) secretary Mar Roxas and Philippine National Police (PNP) officer-in-charge Leoardo Espina were not notified about the operation beforehand, instead, suspended PNP chief Alan Purisima personally knew of the operations evidently seen on his exchange of message with the president.
The BOI said that they will not make any amendment on their findings because they believe that the president has no liability for what he did. Well, they just admitted that PNoy only bypassed the chain of command. This is just a simple equation: The President is the commander-in-chief; the Mamasapano clash that spent the lives of the 44 SAF troopers is because of a misencounter; a misencounter is because of a wrong command; and so because every command came from the commander-in-chief that is, unfortunately, PNoy who trusted and continuously communicated a PNP chief that is suspended because of graft. Seriously now? The President listened to a person with graft case for an important mission involving our national security? Really?
Obviously, PNoy assented to Purisima’s unlawful exercise of official function and continued to communicate with him in regards to the mission. Had he and key security discussed the incident and shared information clearly and openly in the early stages of the tragic day, coordination between the Army and PNP might have been hasted and
“So always think, before you click,” an excerpt from the answer of Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach that drawn applause and screams from the audience at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. It was her third time to join in the prestigious competition. She was Bb. Pilipinas 2013 first runner-up and was part of the top 15 back in 2014. At the age of 25, she is already a professional model and a culinary arts graduate. She is a perfect example that we shouldn’t give up easily on things we want. No matter how hard it gets, just always keep your heads up and strive for it. After long years of waiting, the men’s volleyball team of Ateneo De Manila University finally achieved the glorious title they have been waiting. It was a tight match between the National University (NU) Bulldogs (being the two-time defending champion) and the Ateneo Blue Eagles. Though they know that their opponent was not that easy to trample, they still managed to keep the faith and hope that they will triumph though the odds were not in favor to them. Recently, SPCBA celebrated its 29th Foundation Anniversary and it highlighted the most anticipated event of the year—Ambassadors of Goodwill: Mr. and Ms. SPCBA
After a series of investigation, the Board of Inquiries (BOI) recently released their report saying that PNoy bypassed the chain of command after consistently communicating with the suspended chief but pointed out that the BIFF alone are the ones who murdered and robbed the SAF troopers.
Saying that the president only bypassed the chain of command is a fallacy involving “suppression of facts”. Suppression of facts in a way that an important fact that is relevant to an issue is omitted. So I guess they should not only say that: The President bypassed the chain of command, but instead, tell everyone that the President bypassed the chain of command and is liable for the “misencounter”.
2015. The pageant presented 16 outstanding candidates from the different departments. Business Administration grabbed the Mr. SPCBA title and Education Department seized the MS. SPCBA title. At a young age, everyone exemplified exceptional potentials in areas such as talents, skills and intellect. It is just only a proof that SPCBA students are not just about the looks but they value more the content rather than the outside appearance. On January 25, 2015, 44 of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) were killed during their encounter with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Mamasapano, Maguindanao. Only one of the SAF police commandos survived and he described the way how the MILF massacred his fellow SAF officers. “It was animalistic”, he said. Now, the families of the slain policemen are seeking justice for inhuman death of their loved ones, mainly from the Chief Executive. Mr. President, where is the ‘tuwid na daan’ you promised when you were starting your presidential term? It wasn’t ‘tuwid na daan’ after all. You only care about how other countries see the Philippines but you don’t care about the Filipino people. Maybe, in terms of economic progress, you are remarkable, but the justice in the Philippines is still a major problem that no one has ever implemented a solution yet.
MMM FINGERS
IPHONE WATCH Looking for a new techie stuff? Then Iphone Watch is for you! The Apple Watch is coming in six different versions: the Apple Watch, the Apple Watch Sport and the Apple Watch Edition. And each of these comes in two sizes, for those that like a larger or smaller device for their wrist. It features the Digital Crown that is essentially a scroll wheel that lets you zoom in and out of the interface, so for apps (with a fun new home screen that looks nothing like the iPhone's version, more a spherical look at all the apps available on the watch) it's a new way of doing things. The spherical interface is going to take some getting used to. The demos showed a slightly tricky method of hitting the right area to open the app you want, leading to needing to use the Digital Crown more often than not. The button below the Digital Crown serves two functions: one to take you to your contacts, and the other to work as a way into activating the Watch as a payment vehicle. The contacts app allows you to send things through to your friends that go beyond the normal messaging paradigm. And it's been updated: it's now a circular dial to track through your best buddies, and it works a lot better than just tapping their faces in rows. That said, the Apple Watch is adept at doing the basic smartwatch things: you can make and receive calls from your wrist (with mic and speaker) and it will scan messages coming in to work out if it can generate an easy response for you to tap.
STUPID IS FOREVER
Another book proved that Filipino’s sense of humor never dies. This time, it was proven by a truly talented senator, Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. The book was released few months ago yet it still topped as the number 1 bestseller in most bookstores. The book contains the senator’s latest compilation of one-liners, jokes, and speeches. Some of the one-liners and jokes featured in the book may seem familiar to some, as they were delivered during televised hearings and press conferences, and even graduation ceremonies. The book is also worth reading. Many of the jokes are social commentaries on the countries’ political, economic, and educational landscape. The book is divided into six sections that you will surely look forward to: Wicked, Asukal Ka, Ako ay Sago, Death Threats for Breakfast, Out -of-Notebook Experience, The Worst Thing about Being Married, and Miriam on Miriam. It is a good reminder not to take things too seriously-even our politics.
MINIONS
One of the most awaited animated films of 2015: Minions. The plot starts with their history. It is said that the small yellow creatures who have existed since the beginning of time, evolving from single-celled organisms into beings who have only one purpose: to serve history’s most despicable masters. After accidentally destroying all their rulers, including a T-Rex, Genghis Khan, Napoleon, and Dracula they decided to isolate themselves from the world and start a new life in Antarctica. Consumed with depression, the Minions decided to search for the ultimate evil master. The story will tell the Minions’ journey towards finding Gru in the present time. This movie is a spinoff/prequel to despicable me (2010) and Despicable me 2 (2013).
Our future strongly depends on how we do in college. It is where we discover and learn new things that will be used in our professional life. In order to achieve a good job someday, our Transcript of Records (TOR) should show favorable results. Companies will use this to check if we are really capable of doing the job we are applying for. Most students strive for excellency, not just good grades. These students always aim high. If you are an aspiring honor student, you should know all of these. According to the Student Information Handbook, Article IX: Scholastic Honors and Awards comprises of three sections that were the following; Honors and Awards, Graduation Awards, and Special Graduation Award. The first section states the honors and awards which include the guidelines for the Dean's List/Semestral Honors. The First Honor should have a grade point average of 1.25 or better with no grade lower than 2.25 in any subjects; the Second Honor should have a grade point average of 1.50 or better with no grade lower than 2.25 in any subjects; and the Third Honor should have a grade point average of 1.75 or better with no grades lower than 2.50 in any subjects. To be eligible for honors, a student must have a passing grade in PE and NSTP and must be enrolled in at least 18 units except for programs with less than 18-unit semestral load in the curriculum. The second section states the Graduation Awards for graduating students. Students with the following grade point averages shall be eligible for graduation honors:
Honor
Lowest Grade in any Subject (Academic & NonAcademic)
Cumulative GPA
Cum Laude
2.00
1.75
Magna Cum Laude
1.75
1.50
Summa Cum Laude
1.50
1.25
The student must also meet all the guidelines: Have completed all academic requirements for graduation in SPCBA; have completed his/her academic program in not more than eight (8) semester unless the academic program requires students to attend summer classes; and must not have a failing grade in any subject including PE and NSTP. The Gold medal is awarded to a student graduated with Latin Honors. Student who fails to meet the criteria for Latin Honors but whose GPA is at least 1.75 and doesn’t have a grade lower than 2.50 in all subjects including PE and NSTP will be awarded for Academic Distinction. A graduating student who is classified as a “transferee” when he/she entered College may also qualify for an academic distinction award. Silver medal is awarded to a student graduated with Academic Distinction. The Third Section states the Special Graduation
Award wherein special awards are awarded to graduating students. The Founder’s Award gives recognition to students with a strong good character and outstanding accomplishment in the fields of academics, leadership, and community service. A student may qualify the said award if he/she meets the guidelines: Have a cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 1.75 with no failing grade; have residency of at least 3 years at SPCBA; An officer/head of at least one recognized organization on campus for two years, as certified by the Department Head and posses good moral character and must not have committed any offense (major or minor), as certified by the Dean of student affairs. The Chairman’s Award for Academic Excellence has been established to recognize recipients for achieving academic excellence and performing exemplary service to the college and community. The guidelines for the Chairman’s Award are the same with the Founder’s award. The Dean’s Award for Academic Achievement is given to students for their academic endeavors. Honorees are cited for noteworthy accomplishments recognize superior scholastic achievement. A student should meet the following criteria in order to qualify for the said award: Must have been a consistent Dean’s Lister’ student; carry a minimum course load of 18 academic units, unless specified in their curriculum; should not have a grade below 1.75 in any academic course and in any course, including NSTP and PE courses with Pass or Fail grades, and any zero-credit course; and not have been found guilty of cheating or academic dishonesty as provided for in the Student Handbook within the semester. The Student Leadership Award is granted to the students who have ably balanced their academic with student activities. This award gives recognition to those who have rendered exemplary service to the College and student body through active leadership in student organizations. Here are the guidelines: CGPA of at least 1.75 with no failures in more than 3(three) and have no accumulated failures; have residency of at least 2 years at SPCBA; an officer / head of at least one recognized organization on campus for two years as certified by the Department head and posses good moral character and must not have committed any major offense, as certified by the Dean of Student affairs. The Athletics Award is given to student athletes who have consistently rendered outstanding performance in competitions as true SPCBA sportspersons. A student who aims to have this award should have CGPA of at least 2.00; have residency of at least two years at SCPBA and have membership in a varsity team for at least 2 years as certified by the Director of the Physical Education. Our Institution gives a lot of opportunity and this is the time to grab it. Remember, we should always do our 101% best but don’t forget to enjoy. The key for success: Study hard, pray harder. Don’t just study hard. Study smarter.
This medal of valor is posthumously awarded to Lt. Mariano C. Dela Cruz for exhibiting gallantry and bravery in performing his duty for the country. Though he died in the midst of the battlefield, rest assured that the fight where he fought to his last breath will also be the same fight that will bring forth peace to our nation. Here to accept the medal is his wife, Mrs. Janina M. Dela Cruz… “Maraming salamat po sa medalyang binigay niyo sa aking asawa. Sa panahong ito, napakahirap makahanap ng rason para ipagpatuloy pa ang aming buhay. Napakaraming tanong na pumapasok sa aking isipan, sapagkat ni sa hinuha ko ay hindi ko naisip na mangyayari sa kaniya ito, na mangyayari ito sa kanino man.”
doon. Sabi niya pwede ka daw niya maipasok na security personnel, lalo pa at maganda ang record mo. Sa totoo lang wala naman tayong napapala sa pagsusundalo mo eh, napakaliit ng sweldo konti ang benipisyo, lagi pang nasa hukay ang kalahati ng katawan niyo. Sa tuwing aalis ka, hindi ako mapalagay dahil hindi ako sigurado kung babalikan mo pa kami, kung makakabalik ka pa sa akin.”
“Matapos pong malaman ng mga anak namin na wala na ang Papa nila, pareho po silang nagkulong sa kwarto, hindi daw po sila lalabas hangga’t hindi bumabalik ang papa nila. Para po akong mababaliw, hindi ko po alam ang sasabihin ko sa aming mga anak. Sasabihin ko po ba ang totoo na namatay sa giyera ang kanilang ama, pangarap pa man din po ng aming “Ma, aalis na ako pasabi na lang sa mga bata na panganay na sumunod sa yapak ng kanyang papa.”
sa isang linggo ay babalik din ako. Sabihin mo din kay Jr na sa bakasyon na lang namin gagawin yung treehouse niya. At tsaka kay Jessica, bibilhan ko na lang kamo siya ng Barbie na tsinelas kapalit nung nginatngat ni Blackie. Sila nanay huwag mo kalimutan painumin ng gamot, tsaka si tatay 4cc na yung insulin ha. Ma, mag-iingat kayo dito, ite-text niyo agad ako kung anu man mangyare… Ma mahal na mahal ko kayo ng mga bata, pati sila nanay at tatay, ba-bye na Ma…”
“Papa, anu po yung terrorist? Para po ba yung mga foreigner? Masama po ba yun? Sabi po kasi nila teacher Jenny sila daw po ang kalaban ng mga sundalo, ninyo po. Sabi din ni teacher may nabasa daw po siya sa internet na may nangyari daw po na bom… bombing… po yata. Marami daw po namatay, marami daw po mga bata. E paano po yun papa, e ‘di hindi na po sila makakapasok sa school? Tama ba? Trabaho po ba ninyo na pigilan ang mga terrorist? Kung ‘yun po ang trabaho “Napakabait po ng asawa ko, siya po ang niyo, gusto ko din po maging sundalo, para hindi na po sumusuporta sa aming pamilya, pati na rin sa nanay at maapektuhan ang mga bata para makapasok pa rin po tatay niya. Hanggang ngayon po ay hindi pa alam ng sila sa school.” ama niya na wala na po si Mar, natatakot po kasi kami na baka kapag nalaman niya ay atakihin po siya sa puso. Pero alam ko pong hindi magtatagal ay malalaman niya din iyon, kabi-kabila po kasi ang balita sa T.V., radio, at dyaryo. Idagdag pa po ang sa internet.”
“Malaki po ang pasasalamat ko sa mga sundalo, sa mga bumubuo ng Armed Forces of the Philippines, kay General Bustamante, kay DILG Secretary Mark Palakpak, sa ating mahal na Pangulong Jose Pasinungalingan. Nagpapasalamat po ako sa pinansyal na tulong na kanilang inabot, napakalaki pong ginhawa nito para sa aming pamilya. Nagpapasalamat din po ako sa medalyang ibinigay ninyo sa aking asawa. Naniniwala po ako na buhay ang hustisya sa ating bansa, patuloy lang po tayong magtiwala sa pamahalaan at sa Poong Maykapal, alam kong hindi po nila tayo papabayaan.”
ng mga hindi nararapat.”
Writers note:
“Papa, aalis ka na naman ba? Saan ka po pupunta? Papa, nginatngat po nung tuta yung bili niyo na tsinelas. Ayun nahampas tuloy ni mama yung nguso ni Blackie. Papa ano ‘yang inaayos mo sa bag mo? Bakit ang dami mo nilalagay na t-shirt? Papa, sabi sakin nila Girlie delikado daw yung trabaho ninyo, kasi daw kayo daw yung humahanap sa mga rebelde, totoo ba ‘yun “Misis, ako po si General Bustamante. Kamusta papa? E, paano po kapag sila ang nakakita sa inyo, po kayo? Muli po akong nakikiramay sa pagkawala ng papatayin po ba nila kayo?” iyong asawa. Huwag po kayong mahihiyang lumapit sa “Nagising na lang po kami isang madaling araw, AFP, isa pong bayani ang inyong asawa at kung hindi po nakatanggap po siya ng tawag mula sa superior niya dahil sa kanya ay hindi po natin masisimulan ang laban pinag-rereport po siya sa trabaho, hindi niya na po ako patungo sa tuwid na daan at kapayapaan. At tsaka nga nabigyan ng iba pang detalye. At naiintindihan ko po po pala misis, mayroon na po kaming inihandang iyon dahil alam kong parte iyon ng kanilang trabaho, mensahe para sa inyo, basahin niyo na lamang po ito alam ko po na pinoprotektahan lang po nila ang mga mamaya kapag tinawag na po kayo sa awarding impormasyon upang hindi ito kumalat at mapasakamay ceremonies, salamat po.” “Pa, ilang beses ko na ba sinabi sa’yo, mag Sa huli, sino nga ba ang talo? Ilang buhay pa ang resign ka na. Sabi sa’kin ni kuya Roger ko tutulungan ka kailangang kunin upang makamit lamang ang minimithi daw niya makapasok sa barko na pinagta-trabahuhan nating “kapayapaan”. Inaalay ko ang istoryang ito sa niya ngayon. Pa, 500 dollars ang minimum na sweldo tinaguriang SAF FALLEN 44.
SINO KA BA? Akda ni: Emmanuelle Alas-singko na ng umaga. Mag-aayos na ako para sa defense namin mamaya. Kinakabahan ako, terror daw kasi yung mga panel namin. Parang pakiramdam ko kahit na isang buwan naming pinagpuyatan yung thesis namin ay magkakamali parin kami. Halos araw-araw nagpapagod kami para dito. Pa-print ng ganito ganyan tapos punta dito punta dyan. Parang pakiramdam namin napakahirap ng buhay mag-aaral. Grabe talaga. Yung pakiramdam namin hindi namin kayang tapusin itong subject na ito. At parang gusto naming i-take nalang ulit next sem. Hay. Bakit kaya ganu’n? Kahit na alam mong pinaghirapan mo ang isang bagay, darating talaga yung oras na pati sariling kakayahan mo ay pagdududahan mo. Pagkatapos maligo ay dali-dali na akong nagbihis at kumain para hindi ako ma-late. Malayo din kasi ang biyahe ko at madami pa kaming dapat asikasuhin pagdating sa school. Syempre hindi ko pwedeng makalimutan ang sliding folder na naglalaman ng aming pinaghirapan. Ay! Mas hindi ko pala pwedeng makalimutan humingi ng baon kay Inay! Hehe. Malapit na ako sa aming paaralan nang may isang baliw ang dumanggi sa akin na naging dahilan upang mabitawan ko ang thesis namin. Nagulat ako sa mga pangyayari. Pagkatapos kong pulutin ang aking mga gamit ay hindi ko napigilang tignan ang babaeng nakabangga sa akin. Ang ilang segundo naming pagtititigan ay naputol ng tatlong salitang namutawi sa kanyang labi. Ang sabi nya sa akin, “Sino ka ba?” Bigla akong natulala sa kanyang tanong. Naisip ko, sino nga ba ako? Naalala ko tuloy ‘nung bata pa ako, may kaklase akong laging nahingi sa akin ng pagkain. Araw-araw siyang humihingi ng pagkain sapagkat hindi sapat ang kinikita ng kanyang ama upang mabigyan pa siya ng baon sa eskwelahan. At dahil mabuti naman siyang kaibigan at sobra naman ang pagkaing dala ko, araw-araw ko siyang nabibigyan ng pagkain. Pero isang araw ‘nung humihingi sya ng pagkain sa akin, naisip ko, bakit ba lagi ko nalang itong binibigyan? ‘Yung pwede ko naman kainin ng buong buo yung baon ko pero magbibigay pa ako sa kanya. Bakit kaya parang naiinis ako at laging sa akin nalang siya nanghihingi? Madami naman kaming mga kamag-aral na mas mayaman kaysa sa akin. Bakit ba sa akin pa siya nanghihingi? Wala naman akong nakukuhang kapalit.. Minsan talaga darating sa buhay natin ‘yung nagtatanong tayo. Kung bakit ba tayo nagsasakripisyo at lagi tayong nahihirapan. Parang sa thesis namin. Pakiramdam namin wala nang katapusan ang problema. Parang sa kaklase ko din, yung bakit ba lagi nalang akong nagbibigay kahit wala namang kapalit at kung bakit ako ang kailangang magbigay parati. Hindi importante kung ilang beses ka nagbigay at kung ilang beses ka naghirap, ang mahalaga, ay yung naranasan mong maghirap at magbahagi sa kapwa. Ang pagbibigay ay isang biyaya. Tulad nga ng sabi nila, matuwa ka kapag may nanghihingi sayo. Huwag kang malungkot dahil may mababawas sayo, dahil ang kapalit ng lahat ng iyan ay hindi kailanman matutumbasan ng anumang bagay o pagkain. Sa huli, ang lahat ng ginawa, ginagawa, at gagawin natin ay siyang magbibigay kahulugan sa kung sino tayo. Parang ngayon, ang resulta ng thesis namin ay ang pagsasakahulugan kung sino kami. Mga mag-aaaral na akala naming hindi makakalagpas sa subject na ito pero eto, hawak hawak ko na ang patunay ng pagsisikap namin. Ang madaming pahina ng thesis namin na isang napakahalagang susi para sa isang pirasong papel na dahilan kung bakit kami nag-aaral. “Cristina! Andyan ka lang pala! Kanina ka pa namin hinahanap! Halika na magsisimula na ang defense natin!”, sambit ng aking ka-grupo. Sa gulat ko ay bigla ko siyang nasigawan: “Sino ka ba?”
Saksi ako
Akda ni: Marie Bianca
Araw na naman ng pagtatapos. Siguradong marami na naman akong maririnig na kwento. Kwento ng tagumpay, sakrispisyo, pagsisisi at marami pang karanasan. Nakakatuwang balikan ang mga alaala ng mga batang ito na nagmamartsa sa entablado. Hindi maalis na mga ngiti ang nakaguhit sa kanilang mga labi. “Mang Ernesto, salamat po.” wika ni Bryan “Hijo, bakit ka naman nagpapasalamat sa akin? Hindi mo naman ako naging guro. Tsaka isa lamang akong gwardiya sa unibersidad na ito.” “Mang Ernesto, kung hindi dahil sa inyo hindi ako makakapasok. Lagi ko po kasing nakakalimutan yung ID ko. Buti na lamang po kayo yung guard na laging naka-assign dito. Kasi kung iba, paniguradong palagi po akong absent.” “Ah. Ayun ba? Wala yun. Sa susunod, wag mo na kalimutan ang ID mo ha.” “Oo naman po. Inaantay na po pala ko ng mga magulang ko. Salamat po ulit.” Sa bawat araw na nakakakita ako ng mga estudyanteng kagaya ni Bryan, hindi ko maiwasan ang mapangiti. May mga estudyante talagang kung minsan ay pasaway pero nagpupursigi pa din sa pag-aaral. Hindi nila iniinda ang hirap basta’t masaya sila rito. May mga kapalpakan kung minsan pero bumabawi pa rin. “Mang Ernesto.” Isa na namang boses ang aking narinig. “Ikaw pala, Paul. Balita ko ikaw daw ang Suma Cum Laude. Congrats.” “Salamat po. Gusto ko lang po sana magpasalamat sa inyo. Salamat po sa mga libre nyo sa’kin dati. Tuwing nagugutom po ako, binibigyan nyo po ako ng makakain. Minsan pa nga po yung baon nyo na yung binibigay nyo sa’kin.” “Wala yun. Nakita ko lahat ng sakripisyo mo. Talaga namang pinabilib mo ko. Abot-kamay mo na ang pangarap mo.” “Salamat po ulit, Mang Ernesto. Sige po. Mauna na po ako.” Nakakabilib ang mga estudyanteng nagsasakripisyo para lang makapag-aral. Minsan, papasok ng walang baon. Makikita mo na lang na nagtatrabaho pagkatapos ng klase. Ang iba naman, rumaraket. Alam nila ang kahalagahan ng edukasyon. Natapos na ang programa. Kitang-kita sa mukha ng mga estudyanteng nagtapos ang kaligayahan. Ang ilan pa nga sa kanila’y umiiyak pa. May mga magulang na hindi maitago ang emosyon sa sobrang tuwa. Kasama ng iba pang gwardya, nilibot naming ang eskwelahan. Sinisiguradong wala ng mga estudyante ang natira. Habang naglalakad, nakarinig ako ng umiiyak sa ilalim ng puno. Unti-unti ko itong nilapitan at nakita ko ang isang babaeng umiiyak. “Hija?” Bigla siyang tumayo at nagpunas ng luha. “Palabas na rin po ako. Pasensya na po.” “May problema ba? Kakatapos lang ng graduation nyo di ba? Hindi ba dumating ang mga magulang mo?” “Hindi po iyon ang dahilan.” Muli, unti-unti na namang tumulo ang luha sa kanyang mga mata. “Halika. Maupo na muna tayo. Ano bang problema? Pwede mo namang sabihin sa’kin kung gusto mo.” “Iniwan po kasi ako ng boyfriend ko.” Natahimik sya sandali. “Buntis po kasi ako.” Nagulat ako sa aking narinig. Pero hindi ko to ipinahalata sa kanya. Patuloy akong nakinig. “Hindi nya raw po ako kayang panagutan. Magagalit daw ang mga magulang nya. Marami pa raw syang pangarap sa buhay.” Parte na ng buhay ang pagsisisi. Pagsisisi dahil may mga bagay tayong hindi nagawa. Minsan, dahil sa mga maling desisyong ating binitawan. Hindi na maibabalik ang mga panahong nasayang. Ang mga panahong puno tayo ng ‘sana’. Pero may oras pa para itama ang lahat ng ito. Habang may buhay, may pag-asa. Maraming kwento ang bawat estudyanteng nakakasalamuha ko sa araw-araw at saksi ako sa bawat kwento nila, mapakwento ng tagumpay, sakripisyo, at pagsisisi. Higit sa lahat, saksi ako sa kanilang pagtatapos. Ngayon na malapit na sila sa kani-kanilang mga pangarap, alam kong makakamit nila ito. Ang bawat istorya nila na humubog sa kanikanilang pagkatao ang magiging susi rito. “Manong guard, san po ba yung auditorium dito? Napakalaki po pala ng unibersidad na ito.” “Doon hija. Kumaliwa ka lang. Teka, freshmen ka ba dito?” “Opo.” Sa hindi ko malamang rason, napangiti na lamang ako. Panibagong mukha, panibagong kwento.
SPCBA TRIVIAS FUN FACTS
SPCBA INSTALLED WI-FI CONNECTION ON OCTOBER 2007. ALL STUDENT ACTIVITIES ARE PROHIBITED OR BANNED WITHIN SEVEN DAYS (INCLUDING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS)
BEFORE THE START OF MAJOR OR FORMAL EXAMINATIONS PARTICULARLY MIDTERMS AND FINALS. THIS IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL STUDENTS WILL GIVE PRIORITY TO THEIR ACADEMIC UNDERTAKINGS OVER OTHER ACTIVITIES. WAY BACK 1990’S, SPCBA HAD TRAINED VARSITIES IN DIFFERENT FIELD OF SPORTS SUCH AS BADMINTON, TABLE TENNIS, WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL AND SEPAK TAKRAW. DANGLING EARRINGS (FOR FEMALES), ANY KIND OF EARRINGS (FOR MALES), EXCESSIVE ACCESSORIES, AND ALL OTHER BODY-PIERCING JEWELRIES ARE PROHIBITED FOR STUDENTS TO WEAR INSIDE THE SCHOOL PREMISES.
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Crocodiles swallow stones to help them dive deeper. Chalk is made of trillions of microscopic skeleton fossils of planktons (tiny sea creatures). Seoul, the South Korean capital, just means “the capital” in the Korean language. The largest school in the world is a k-12 school in the Philippines , with an enrollment of about 25,000. People who ride on roller coaster have a higher chance having a blood clot in the brain. Research has indicated that approximately eleven minutes are cut off the life of an average male smoker from each cigarette smoked. Aluminum used to be more valuable than gold.
calming and relaxing to you? The color blue has power to soothe the soul. Even a blue image in the mind can slow the pulse and make you take a deep breath. Other colors have significance, too. The scene you pictured reveals a hidden talent that resides in the depths of your untroubled mind. Not everything in life is predictable. We're always getting hit by 1. "A white snowy plain." surprises, emergencies, and unforeseen disasters without any chance 2. "A blue seascape." 3. "A green mountain." to prepare ourselves mentally. You are walking outside when a hard rain suddenly begins to fall. Even if 4. "A field of yellow flowers." you run full speed, you're still about five minutes from your destination. Which of the following would be your choice? How did you respond to the sudden downpour? The rainstorm All of us lose things. Sometimes we don't even realize they're lost. represents unforeseeable and uncontrollable forces in life. Specifically, Remember the feeling of desperation as you checked your pockets for your answer shows how you tend to react when a fight breaks out the fifth time just to make sure you didn't miss it? Lost objects have between you and a loved one or friend. a way of staying lost, only to turn up months after you've given up 1. "I'd find an awning or tree to stand under and wait for the rain to looking and forgotten all about them. Finding things lost by other people stop" works the same way. You don't usually look for lost purses or wallets 2. "I don't know how long it's going to keep raining, so I'd run to here I'm on purpose. It happens usually doing something else. going as fast as I could" You're walking down the street when you come across a closed black 3. "I'd see if there was anybody around with an umbrella I could share briefcase. There's no one else around, and when you open it to check or a store where I could buy one." for the owner's name, out spills a bundle of cash. What is your first 4. "I always have a foldable umbrella in my bag when I go out, so I'd just reaction to this sudden windfall? use that." Your reaction on finding the bag of money reveals how you would react if an attractive person suddenly asked you out on a date. 1."Hey, this must be my lucky day!" Imagine a clear blue sky without a cloud in sight. Just thinking about it 2."Oh no, what am I going to do now?" should give your spirits a little lift. Now turn your mind's eye down to 3."I'd better take a night to think this over." survey and landscape. Which of the following scenes feels most 4."God must have wanted me to have this."
A modern student is active not passive, simultaneous rather than sequential, digital and has a network of virtual friends. —Prof. Lourdes Abdallah Puro negative but let us look on the other side. Independent. Yung iba kasi working students. Kahit na mahirap pagsabayin ang trabaho at pag-aaral, ginagawa nila. They know the value of education. I salute those kind of students. —Digisciple 1410391
For me, a modern student is a leader-like person that influences other students to be good. —Francine Gallano 1310491
Ang isang modern na estudyante ay kaya pagsabayin ang pag-aaral, gaming, family, friends, God, and at the same time, may oras pa rin para sa sarili. —Robbi 1410715
Para sakin, yung modern student is gumagamit ng makabagong teknolohiya at makabagong pamamaraan para makatulong sa studies at mapaunlad ang kanyang sarili. —Carl Lyle 1310492 -
I wouldn’t say that a modern student needed to be studious to be classified as one. They should be well-rounded with academics and extra-curricular activities. They should be able to specialize in their chosen course, honest, respectful, know how to treat people, people-oriented, and can easily adapt to changes. Modern students are leaders and role models. —Prof. Jenmark Calamanan My definition about the modern student is that he/she is dependent on using computers and other gadgets. Because of this, they cope up very easily about the news around the globe. —Celina 1311031
Kung ang dating estudyante sa libro nagbabasa, ang modern student ay nag-aaral gamit ang libro, internet at iba pang fields. —Anonymous Sila yung mga studyanteng nagrerepresent ng modern world. Sila yung mga hindi na gumagamit o gumagawa ng mga traditional routine sa pag-aaral katulad ng pagpunta sa library kasi isang pindot lang nila at search sa Googe alam na agad nila yung sagot. —Yanna Panuelos 1310447
Mas updated sila sa technology kung saan ginagamit nila ito upang ma-maximize ang pagsasagawa ng daily activities. —Rald 1310779 Being a modern student has a negative effect on the study habits of the students nowadays. They used to rely on technologies like internet and computers rather than books. —Jenilyn Berog 1310550
Modern students nowadays like to do their every duty simultaneously. Most of the time they have the tendency to depend on the help of modern technology. —Miss K
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A modern student is a learner that is capable of utilizing
Sociable at matalino, popular at academic, beauty and brains both. —Okami 1411047
technology and able to express his/her opinions or beliefs through the internet or other media. —Potato bastard
Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) made a history by winning its first ever men’s volleyball championship title against National University (NU) in the best-of-three 77th UAAP men’s volleyball finals series on March 7, 2015 held at Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City.
It was the first men’s volleyball title of the Blue Eagles since joining the league in 1978. Ateneo Blue Eagles trampled the two-time defending champion, NU Bulldogs with set scores of 23-25, 25-23, 25-23, and 2515. The first set of the rally did not favor the Blue Eagles but on the second and third set, they consecutively executed combinations that led to their one-step away victory. Peter Torres of NU put the bulldogs back in front with a score of 23-22 on the fourth set, but Marck Espejo closed down the set with a crashing cross from the left side that broke NU’s two man wall.
Ateneo Blue Eagles rejoicing after their first-ever championship title in UAAP men’s volleyball.
Asi a’s f i rst Ul ti m ate Fi gh t ing Championship (UFC) Fight Night event will take place in Manila in partnership with SM Lifestyle Entertainment Inc. on May 16 at the city’s destination venue, SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Marck Espejo was hailed as the season’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) who garnered 33 points for Ateneo. Best setter winner Esmilzo Polvorosa added 36 excellent sets for the Blue Spikers. Ysrael Marasigan had 14 markers while Rex Intal scored nine points.
UFC Asia, Ken Berger said: “The UFC has a loyal and passionate fan base in the Philippines and we are looking forward to bringing the very best of mixed martial arts to manila for the first time.”
UFC Fight Night Manila is the lone UFC event that will be staged in Southeast Asia this 2015, leaving UFC is the largest promotion mixed martial arts (MMA) company. The UFC Fight Night would feature the Philippines basking under the spotlight. various MMA competitions in which participants would be of different nationalities, all fighting for the championship titles. The country would be represented by Filipino MMA fighters who would participate in competitions, namely flyweight Roldan Sangcha-an featherweight Mark Eddiva, both fighting out of Team Lakay MMA.
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After almost six years of negotiation, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Floyd “Pretty Boy” Mayweather had finally made an agreement to make their much-awaited fight happen in the Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena which will take place on May 2. It had been on January when boxing fans almost lost hope for the fight to become a reality when the two camps accused each other for hindering the final agreement in the fight. Mayweather announced last December that he will be willing to fight Pacquiao on May 2 but various issues had risen which seemed to have stalled the negotiation. However, after the two were seen watching the same NBA Game live and were featured on the screenboards, the hopes had once more rekindled. Weeks after that, news about confirming the details of Pacquiao and Mayweather’s upcoming fight hit the mainstream. The conditions for the fight was also revealed. According to reports, Manny and Floyd agreed to have random drug test before and after the fight. It was also reported that both camps had agreed that Mayweather will have the 60% cut in the game while Pacquiao is willing to have the smaller cut of 40%. Regarding this agreement, Mayweather said on his interview, “You lost twice and now you’re coming back begging for the same money?” Further, Mayweather also demand for rematch if he lose the fight, but did not give Pacquiao the right for rematch if he loses the fight. Boxing analysts had been saying that Pacquiao is the underdog in their fight, so, why do
Pretty Boy had to impose such demands if he knows that he has the advantage in their fight? Well, as we all know, Pacman is really a threat to Pretty Boy’s boxing record. Pacman can be the first boxer to defeat Mayweather. So, we can’t blame Pretty Boy for getting so afraid to the People’s Champ.
As for Pacquiao, he stressed that he will try his best to make the fight thrilling and entertaining, but, he is doubtful that Mayweather will engage him in a slugfest. He then continued, “You all know his fighting style. Most of his previous fights, if not all, induced us to sleep.” Though statements from the two boxers had been hitting the headlines, the boxing analysts, critiques, and fans are more looking forward for the fight. In the end, this fight that will etch history is not about Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather alone, this is about legacy, about making the fans happy, and for the good of boxing.