SPCBA highlights Teamwork and Camaraderie in Intramurals 2016
Excellence. Sportsmanship. Solidarity—These had been emphasized and instilled among the students, faculty, and staff during the opening ceremony of San Pedro College of Business Administration’s (SPCBA) Intramurals 2016 with the theme “Teamwork and Camaraderie in Sports”, September 20. A large crowd gathered in the SPCBA basketball court to celebrate the festivities. Students, who were supportive of their respective organizations, seemed to have overwhelmed the place with their impressive show of team spirit through cheers, colors, and drum beats. The crowd calmed temporarily for the invocation led by Kathleen Calolot, followed by the singing of the national anthem and SPCBA hymn. Secretary of Board of Trustees Jolanda Apostol delivered the opening
remarks. During her speech, she reminded the community of the true purpose of the Intramurals: to unify the students for a single cause and exercise their skills and knowledge for productive activities that create intangible yet precious value. “Champions are made when potentialities are converted into performance that produces a meaningful output,” said Apostol on her opening remarks. Master of Ceremonies Zennia Zamora made a roll call on all the organizations present, where the traditional protocol was to have the students cheer as loud as they can when their organizations are called. They are: Engineering Society (EnSoc), Junior Business Executive Association (JBEA), Junior Philippine Computer Society (JPCS), Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), Junior Society of Hospitality Managers (JSHM), Liberal
Arts, Education, and Sciences Society (LAESS), Psychology Society (PsySoc), and the newly-instituted organization of senior high school known as Skilled Pioneer Learners and Achievers Society of Senior High (SPLASSH). A dance presentation by SPCBA’s Performing Arts (PA) Group was presented to the crowd to set the mood. Symbolizing the opening of the event, the presidents of each organization hanged their logos on display, followed by the lighting of the torch ceremony that was led by Karen Hilvano as the president of JPIA, the 2015 overall champion. As a tradition, both presidents and advisers released balloons of their orgs’ colors to the sky as a gesture that signifies festivity and friendly competition. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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EnSoc seizes Cheer Dance ‘16 championship BY
Danniel G. Guico and Lyn Den Ashley D. Nuñez
September 20—Breathtaking stunts and routines executed by Engineering Society (EnSoc) paved their way to success as they were hailed as the 2016 Cheer Dance Competition Champion held at SPCBA grounds. After years of pushing their limits, EnSoc finally made it to the top of the cheer dance competition. The routine they performed was inspired by broadway and jazz, with the dancers dressed up in bow ties, hats, canes, and laces. Their powerful stunts and creative choreography captured the hearts of the audience and judges, leading them to victory. Judges Aerrol Alcala, former coach of SPCBA Tiger Pep Squad, Francis Harry Gonzales, former member of Lyceum of the Philippines (LPU)-Manila Pirate Pep Squad, and Carlos Lumbera Jr., former member of Adamson University (AdU) Pep Squad, evaluated the overall performances of the different participating organizations. The criteria for judging were as follows: 100 points for dance category, inclusive of overall effect, choreography, technique, and group execution, and 100 points for cheerleading category, composed of difficulty, creativity, technique, group execution, and synchronization of tumbling, jumps, stunts, and pyramids. Trailing after EnSoc was Psychology Society (PsySoc) as the 1st runner-up. PsySoc dragged the audience to the line of good and evil with their gothic-inspired performance, tuning to the beats of a powerful ‘Bring Me to Life’ remix. Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences Society (LAESS) was declared as the 2nd runner-up with their lively Wowowee-themed performance.
“Worth it ang lahat ng pagod sa bawat practice namin lalo na at unexpected ito kasi muntikan na kaming mawalan ng kumpiyansa dahil sa aming mga kalaban, but we know that we did our best,” beamed Jasmine De Mesa, EnSoc president.
Hands-up cheering in mid-air, EnSoc performed their winning cheer dance routine during the September 2016 Intramurals.
JBEA-LAESS take over patintero BY
Mark Simon O. Rosellon and Melisse G. Deocareza
The players of Junior Business Executive Association (JBEA) and Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences Society (LAESS) won the championship titles in the men and women’s categories respectively, in the traditional Filipino game, Patintero, held at SPCBA mini park, September 22. From the eliminations up until the championships, JBEA players Miguel Kurt Abaño, John Jacob Dimagiba, Lance Guerrero, Jericho Manoriña, and Erico John Yambao showed dominance against their rival teams in the men's division of Patintero. However, last year’s champion, Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), proved to be a challenging opponent in the finals as they penetrated the defense of JBEA. Both teams struggled to keep their defense on point and their offense to be at momentum. But in the end, JBEA overpowered their opponent, leading them towards victory. As a result, JPIA landed on second spot, and Skilled Pioneer Learners and Achievers Society of Senior High (SPLASSH) on the third place of men’s category.
In women's division, the fierce determination of Erlyn Andrade, Melissa Alegado, Esperanza David, Mary Joy Enriquez, and Grace Vasquez of LAESS helped them contend through the elimination rounds and advance to the finals. JPIA, their opponent, put up a tough fight. It was not easy to defeat them, however, the eager LAESS prevailed and was crowned as victors. JPIA secured the second place spot, leaving room for Junior Society of Hospitality Managers (JSHM) on the third spot. When asked about their key strategies that led to their success, JBEA player Erico John Yambao said,
“Kahit na may mga bago sa amin, nagstrategize na lang kami na kung paano ang gagawin ng kalaban at kung paano namin dedepensahan o kaya naman kung paano kami makakalusot sa kanila." He added that aside from their determination and hard work, what made them win was making God as their number one inspiration in the entire game, and they would have never won this fight without His guidance.
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SPCBA smashers bring action to SBC BY
Ian Paolo B. Mercado and Jade Marie P. Ferrolino
Powerful smashes awakened cheerers as the badminton players of each organization strived to top the seven categories of the badminton league as part of the SPCBA Intramurals 2016, held at Southspring Badminton Court (SBC), Biñan City on September 21. In Singles A (women), the declared winners were Jemalyn Sapida of Engineering Society (EnSoc) on 1st place, followed by Lilanie Capauayan from Junior Society of Hospitality Managers (JSHM) on 2nd place, and Chena Mae Macato from Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) on 3rd place. In the Singles B (women), the
winners were Junessa Baralan from EnSoc on the first spot, Crisdilyn Sapida from JPIA on the second spot, and Gian Rien Abante of Skilled Pioneer Learners and Achievers Society of Senior High (SPLASSH) on the third spot. On the other hand, the winners for Singles A (men) were Rey Raffy Baracena from Junior Philippine Computer Society (JPCS) on 1st place, John Paulo Ferrer of SPLASSH on 2nd place, and Stanley Gumasing of JSHM on 3rd place. As for the Singles B (men), the declared winners were Sonny Quinit from JPCS on 1st place, followed by Michael Larano of JPIA on 2nd place, and Arjay Lacdan from Junior Business Executive Association (JBEA)
on 3rd place. For the Doubles Women category, Kim Caramonte and Maria Jolina Bañez of JPIA seized the first place, followed by Rhengie Ramos and Gieleen Jona Ibañez of EnSoc on 2nd place, and Marilou Ensio and Shaira Gatchallian of JBEA on 3rd place. On the Doubles Male category, Paul Alix and Jose Mari Mercullo of JBEA won 1st place, followed by John Lenon Padilla and Brian Jay Pam-Ot of Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences Society (LAESS) as the 2nd placers, and Bryan Rheez Amion and Archie Agustin of EnSoc on 3rd place. Lastly, on the Mixed Doubles category, Ian Paolo Mercado and Rheena Mae Floresca from JPIA got 1st
place, while Jaycee Dela Roca and Grace Gonzales of EnSoc attained the 2nd place title, and Justin Angelo Sabacan and Rlyn Fong of JBEA hit 3rd place.
Mam Zen participated in the Exhibition Match of the Badminton League.
Avila and Alano reign as Mr. and Ms. Intramurals ‘16 BY
Mark Kenneth M. Garcia and Mary Gladys E. Aldoz
Junior Business Executive Association’s (JBEA) pride Mark Allen Avila and Jessica Alano triumphed as this year’s Mr. and Ms.
Intramurals held at SPCBA basketball court, September 20. The audience expressed their support for their favorite
From left to right: Raymond Aguirre and Claire Rosas from PsySoc as 2nd Runner-up, Mark Allen Avilla and Jessica Alano from JBEA as Mr. and Ms. Intramurals 2016, and Jan Claire Musni and Kim Karamihan from SPLASSH as the 1st Runner-up.
contestants who showcased stunning beauty, poise, and charm through cheering and yelling for their bets. SPCBA was filled with the overflowing excitement as the candidates of Mr. and Ms. Intramurals representing their organizations ramped at the college grounds. Last year’s event victors gave their final walk in preparation to pass on their crowns to the deserving winners. Skilled Pioneer Learners and Achievers Society of Senior High (SPLASSH) placed 2nd with Kim Karamihan and Jan Claire Musni as their representatives, followed by Psychology Society (PsySoc) representatives Raymond
Aguirre and Claire Rosas who landed on 3rd place. The contenders were judged based on the following criteria: 30% Beauty (wholesome and appealing looks, proportionate figure, and physical fitness), 40% Poise (self -confidence, composure, stage presence, and projection), and 30% Personality (communication skills, maintaining grace under pressure, having the “X” factor). The judges for the event were Ednalyn Dela Cruz, school nurse; Alexis Christine Delos Santos, Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences (LAES) department faculty, and Michael Tabernilla, registrar staff.
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JPCS conquers back-to-back basketball championship BY
Renz A. Lozarita and Jade Marie P. Ferrolino
JPCS posed with victory signs after a back-to-back win as the champion in SPCBA’s Basketball League.
September 26—The Junior Philippine Computer Society (JPCS) soared high in the SPCBA Basketball League after achieving their back-to-back win against the giants of the Junior Business Executive Association (JBEA). This was not the first time the two teams faced each other in the basketball championship. During the previous Intramurals, JPCS snatched the championship title from the fouryear domination of JBEA. They successfully defended their title this year against the same opponent with the score of 57-53. The first quarter started smoothly for JPCS, executing their offense with ease and exerting pressure on JBEA, making it difficult for the team to score. JPCS ended
the quarter with a 10-point lead, 2010. On the second quarter, JBEA found a way to cut the lead of JPCS despite numerous fouls, ending the 2nd quarter with a score of 26-20, in favor of JPCS. The third quarter started with JPCS exhibiting their incredible teamwork and tactics that amazed the viewers. On the other hand, JBEA set a new strategy upon the game but JPCS managed to control the thrilling quarter with a 7-point lead, 41-34. At this point, supporters poured out all their energies yelling and cheering their favorite team. The start of the last and most awaited quarter intensified the game, putting the two teams in an anxious state. JBEA immediately managed to throw a three-point shot
that cut-off the score. Then, the rest of the game goes aflame. JBEA was able to cut the lead of JPCS to 51-49 as they caught them off-guard. But JPCS did not let JBEA to strip the win. They strengthened their offense, gaining more possession and scoring more shots. At the last minute, JPCS controlled the game and ended it with a score of 57-53. The victorious team, JPCS, rejoiced as they conquered the basketball league once again. Both teams shook hands and congratulated each other for having a good game. In addition, JBEA got the 2nd place while the Junior Society of Hospitality Managers (JSHM) landed on the 3rd place. JPCS’ team was composed of Miguel Claude Liwanag, the captain ball of the team, Abraham Cueto, Vincent Manacop, John Piedad, Paulo Bascon, Patrick Buluag, Brian Potonia, Clarence Roa, Ar-ar Capate, Karl Lasor, Jeremy Gonzalo, Retz Alvaran, Cleejohn Llovit, Ibrahim Benjamin, Ivan Alon, Justine Manatad, Lawrence Areabos, and Mark Anthony Abayog.
“Yung nagmotivate sa team namin ay yung teamwork sa isa’tisa,” admitted Liwanag. “Tsaka yung isa pa ay yung walang-iwanan naming attitude at yung support na rin sa amin ni Sir Tats (Fortunato Recalde) na siyang tumulong sa amin bilang players,” said Liwanag when asked what motivated their team to win.
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EnSoc and SPLASSH triumph as volleyball champs BY
Renz A. Lozarita and Maria Janine V. Rabanal
Intense exchange of spikes and droppasses were exhibited during the Volleyball Championship as the Engineering Society (EnSoc) dominated the men’s division and Skilled Pioneer Learners and Achievers Society of Senior High (SPLASSH) conquered the women’s division, September 23. EnSoc, with a record of 3 wins and 0 losses, faced the Junior Business E x e c u t i ve A s so c i a t i o n (JBEA), which had a record of 3 wins and 1 loss in the men’s championship game. JBEA started strong during the first game, winning three out of four sets. The set scores were: 25-27 (JBEA), 21-25 (JBEA), 25-11
(EnSoc), and 20-25 (JBEA). But the victory came short after the first game went in favor of JBEA. EnSoc was twice-to-beat for being on top of the roster, and so a second match followed. JBEA still had its momentum in the first set of the second game, showing aggressive spikes and blocks. The first set ended with a score of 15-25 in favor of JBEA. Despite their loss on the first set, EnSoc bounced back and showed better floor defense on the second set. They started to take over in the longer rallies winning the set with a 9-point lead, 25-16. On the final set, both teams exerted all their efforts. The crowd, showing their support and excitement, cheered as both
teams got tied at all-18. EnSoc found their chance that led them to victory with a score of 25-22 in their favor. After the game, EnSoc rejoiced as they won the championship title for the men’s division. Both t e a m s s h o w e d sportsmanship as they congratulated each other. The members of EnSoc’s volleyball team were: Elly John Michael Dizon, captain ball of the team, Mark Angelo Aguirre, Paul Allan Biag, Marlon Del Valle, Jommel Dominguita, Justine Galoso, Gian Carl Lacap, Kim Martilliano, Vincent Ortega, and Mark Padayhay.
“About sa strategy, common na kasi yung may position kayo. May pattern kami na sinusunod para sa defense namin. Although, hindi kami perfect as a team, we showed everyone that we must enjoy the game. Walang sisihan—we fall together and we will win together. Nangibabaw lang siguro yung team play namin, nadagdagan din yung lakas ng loob namin with the help of our friends na walang sawang nasigaw at nagchecheer samin,” said Dizon.
22 (JBEA), 25-23 (JBEA),2325 (SPLASSH), and 25-12 (JBEA). However, like EnSoc in the men’s category, SPLASSH was twice-to-beat so a follow-up match must be done. The senior high students began to focus more after their loss on the first game. During the first set of the second game, SPLASSH’s competitiveness and skills enabled them to win the first set with a close score of 25-22. On the second set, SPLASSH picked up momentum. They immediately made a lead that JBEA failed to catch up. Through determination and perseverance, the Senior High School (SHS) students conquered the second set with a score of 25-18. SHS’ second win made them the official champion. The players from SPLASSH were Hannah Santelices, captain ball of the team, Ingrid Alcos, Kath Capuz, Kristine Casantusan, Jamie Horca, Abigail Manansala, Rhema Miranda, Lyca Penas, Kyla Marie Quijano, Realyn Ragay, Eliezel Ramirez, and Angge Sales.
“Una, thankful kay God na binigyan niya kami ng strength para makapaglaro at walang nainjured sa amin. Thank you sa mga teammates ko na binigay yung best nila para manalo kami,” said
After the intense game in the men’s division, SPLASSH and JBEA faced at the championship match in the women’s category. The results of the first game were similar to the men’s SPLASSH’s division, with JBEA winning Santelices. SPLASSH and EnSoc’s teams posed after winning 1st place in the three out of four sets—25Volleyball Games.
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JPIA dominates board games BY
Mark Kenneth M. Garcia and Mary Gladys E. Aldoz
The Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) once again dominated the indoor games, claiming a total of four 1st place titles and two 2nd place titles in three different board game competitions at SPCBA room 107, 108, and 109, September 21-22. The Chess tournament was divided into two different categories, set A and B (men and women). The winners for
set A (men) were: Melton Dinamling from the Junior Business Executive Association (JBEA) on 1st place, Jan Dominic Borja from JPIA on 2nd place, and Ljohn Immanuel Mercado from Junior Philippine Computer Society (JPCS) on 3rd place. The winners for set B (men) category were: Immanuel Basilan from JBEA on 1st place, while Mark Anthony Gotiza from Skilled Pioneer Learners and Achievers
Society of Senior High (SPLASSH) secured the 2nd place spot, followed by Julius Maligang from Psychology Society (PsySoc) on 3rd place. On the other hand, winners for Set A (women) were: Cristhel Lee from JPIA on 1st place, Hilary Anne Naval from PsySoc on 2nd place, while Amanda Batalion from JBEA won 3rd place. The women’s category set B winners were: Juda Mae Giega from SPLASSH on 1st place,
Aurea Janna Marie Salinas from JPIA and Ma. Chatlyn Baluyot from JSHM competed in the final game of Word Factory
Jessica Manaois from PsySoc on 2nd place, and Mary Anne Matamis from JBEA on 3rd place. The winners in the male category of the scrabble competition were: Renz Christian Amil from JPIA on 1st place, Rone Andrei Fernandez from JPCS on 2nd place, and Karl Michael Diolanda from SPLASSH on 3rd place. The winners in the female category were: Jedediah Platino from PsySoc on 1st place, Ella Eunice Rivera from JPIA on 2nd place, and Patricia Lobo from Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences Society (LAESS) on 3rd place. Word Factory winners (men) were: Carlo Renz Quintos from JPIA on 1st place, followed by Reniel Yamo from LAESS on 2nd place, and Lenard Novasteras from SPLASSH on 3rd place. Moreover, under the women’s category, Aurea Janna Marie Salinas from JPIA landed on the 1st place, followed by Ma. Chatlyn Baluyot from Junior Society of Hospitality Managers (JSHM) on 2nd place, and Cherish Antonnete Berroya from JPCS on 3rd place.
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PsySoc overpowers JPIA in women’s basketball BY
Sarah Mie S. Santizo and Maria Janine V. Rabanal
The ladies of Psychology Society (PsySoc) successfully defended their title against Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) in the women’s basketball championship with the score of 18-7, held at SPCBA basketball court, September 23. Unwavering support from the audience awakened the fighting spirits of the players from PsySoc and JPIA as they scrambled to take control of each other in the half court to sweep this year’s championship. PsySoc had control of the ball on the first quarter. Raven Garcia served as the
court general and immediately led the team to boost their offense and eventually taking the lead. As the second and last quarter kicked-off, JPIA showed a change in strategy in hopes to subdue the opponent’s dominance, but PsySoc’s momentum and determination kept them at advantage. They continued what they began, putting pressure during defense and aiming for the basket during offense. At the end of the quarter, PsySoc won with an 11-point gap, 18-7.
PsySoc and JPIA fought for the possession of the ball during the Women’s Basketball Championship Game.
think positive kami na mananalo at kasama namin si Lord. Focus, hard work, depensa, teamwork at magenjoy lang strategy namin. Yung nagmotivate naman sa amin ay yung mga nagchicheer sa amin, pamilya at si "Masaya ako ngayon Lord," said Garcia, PsySoc’s at magaan sa pakiramdam. captain ball when asked Nung una natalo kami, pero about her thoughts and bumawi na lang kami. Nag- motivation after winning.
Garcia also grabbed the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award after contributing 16 points for the team during the final game. She was also hailed as the MVP in last year’s intramurals. JPIA got the 2nd place title, followed by Skilled Pioneer Learners and Achievers Society (SPLASSH) on the 3rd spot.
Table tennis paddlers showcase power and speed BY
Sarah Mie S. Santizo and Danniel G. Guico
September 22— Control and concentration were the key strategies of the table tennis players as they represented their organizations, vying for the
table tennis championship titles in the annual College Intramurals held at SPCBA lobby. Table Tennis is a game about careful precision, agility,
and good reaction time. Players needed to be quick enough to keep the ball at play; a slight delay could lead to losing a point. The pressure to bring honor to their organization motivated these players to give their best. The games were divided into different categories: singles A and B, doubles for men and women, and mixed doubles. For Singles A women’s category, Angelica Manaog from Engineering Society (EnSoc) was hailed as the champion, followed by Clarissa Boquiron of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) on 2nd place and Mira Christine Pulido from Junior JPIA’s Rendel Yatco and Joven Chan showed off their precision and agility to Philippine Computer Society win the table tennis championship title on doubles under men’s category.
(JPCS) on 3rd place. For the Singles A men’s category, Dave Diamante from Skilled Pioneer Learners and Achievers Society of Senior High School (SPLASSH) was declared as the champion, followed by Arnel De Leon from Junior Society of Hospitality Managers (JSHM) on 2nd place, and Karl Laurence Fedelicio of JPIA on 3rd place. Furthermore, Josephine Rosario from Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences Society (LAESS) snatched 1st place in Women’s Singles Set B category, followed by Mariel Imperial from Junior Business Executive Association (JBEA) on 2nd place, and Esmeralda CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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Wikang Filipino: Binigyang buhay sa masayang pagdiriwang ng Wikang Pambansa BY
Rafael Renz V. Dayao, Reporter
Nag-iwan ng ngiti sa mga labi ng mga mag-aaral ng SPCBA ang masayang pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika na nagtampok ng iba’t-ibang patimpalak at programa base sa temang ‘Filipino: Wika ng Karunungan’ na pinangunahan ng Liberal Arts,
Education, and Sciences Society (LAESS) na ginanap noong ika-24 hanggang 26 ng Agosto. Sa unang dalawang araw ng okasyon, nagtagisan sa poster making contest ang mga kalahok para sa magkahiwalay na kompetisyon ng mga mag-aaral mula sa Senior High School (SHS) at kolehiyo. Binigyang buhay ang kanilang mga sining at likhangkamay sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng oil pastel, craypas, at iba pang kagamitan sa pagguhit. Sa huling araw naman ipinamalas ng mga estudyante ang kanilang talento sa pagiging makata sa Slam Poetry Contest. Narinig din ang mga maaayong tinig ng mga kalahok sa tagisan sa pagkanta ng mga orihinal na awiting Pilipino o Original Pinoy Music (OPM). Matapos ito, naging mainit at makabuluhan din ang diskusyon sa Balagtasan kung saan napatunayan ng mga kalahok ang likas na galing ng mga estudyante sa pakikipagtalastasan gamit ang wikang Filipino. Sa kolehiyo, binigyan ng parangal ang mga nagwagi sa poster making na sina Jeuel Panganiban ng Engineering Society (EnSoc) para sa unang pwesto, Lean Alejandro Leonardo ng EnSoc sa ikalawa, at Sharlyn Ranada ng Junior Business
Executive Association (JBEA) sa ikatlo. (JPCS), sa ikatlo. Sa kabilang banda, Para naman sa Senior High, idineklara ang mga nagwagi sa kategorya ng ang pagkapanalo nina Jonathan P. Senior High ay sina John Sera para sa Corales ng STM102 sa unang pwesto, Maria Andrea Olilia ng ABM101 sa ikalawang pwesto, at Maria Janine V. Rabanal ng ABM102 sa ikatlong pwesto. Ang mga makata naman na nakasungkit ng pagkapanalo sa Slam Poetry ay sina Carr Benedict David ng JBEA para sa unang pwesto, John Arki Corpuz ng Psychology Society (PsySoc) at Marj Dacanay ng PsySoc sa ikalawa at ikatlong pwesto. Sa Awiting Filipino ng Kolehiyo, ang unang parangal ay nakamit nina Hannah Nicole Dela Peña mula sa EnSoc, na sinundan ni Camille Ferrer mula sa JBEA na nag-uwi ng ikalawang karangalan, at Christian Albotra mula sa Junior Philippine Computer Society
unang pwesto, Realyn Ragay para sa ikalawa, at Jona De Padua sa ikatlo. Ang nagwagi sa balagtasan sa kolehiyo ay sina Mark Simon Rosellon ng Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) para sa unang pwesto, Julius Maligang (PsySoc) para sa pangalawa, at Louie Novasteras (JPCS) naman para sa pangatlo. Samantala, nagwagi ang mga sumusunod na grupo mula sa SHS: ABM 106 (Ira William Briones, Mac Larry Celebre, at Charlotte Briones) para sa unang pwesto, ABM 102 (Mary Joy Nano, Lenard Novestras, at Erica France Salas) para sa pangalawa, at STM 103 (Quenix Recalde, Karl Villanueva, at King De Guzman) para sa pangatlo.
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Future marketistas compete in sales pitch and quiz bee BY
Ian Paolo B. Mercado and Jade Marie P. Ferrolino
Junior Business Executive Association (JBEA) tested the competitiveness, intellectual capabilities, and persuading strategies of its future marketistas in the JBEA Quiz Bee and Sales Pitch Competition held on August 17 at the Elmer A. Ching (EAC) Hall. The event, which was conducted under the theme “Justifying Brain and Excellence in Academe” (JBEA), was supervised by Vice President for Academics Kristine Prudente and Executive Vice President Kenneth Lee. The event was meant to be a platform for the members of the organization to prove their abilities and put their knowledge to the test. It was also meant to be an educational experience for all the participants, giving them the opportunity to push their limits and improve their skill set. The sales pitch competition was first to take place. From a number of ten participants, only three were able to make it to the finals. The participants had no prior knowledge on what product they would be presenting. The challenge was for them to come up with a convincing sales talk with very little time to internalize. Despite this factor, the finalists were able to perform well using their natural talent in communication and sales. They were judged according to this criteria: Poise and posture – 15%, clarity of delivery – 25%, product knowledge – 25%, persuasion – 20%, and handling questions and CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
ACCOUNTING HAWKS SOAR Eighteen representatives from second to fourth year students of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), also called the Accounting Hawks, battled and topped the National Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (NF-JPIA) Region IV Accounting Quiz Bee against student competitors within the region, which was conducted online.
(From left to right) Saw, Gonzaga, Corpuz, and Tibayan—Fourth year BA students and champion of the events.
Bewell offers free bone scan and product sample to SPCBA BY
Sarah Mie S. Santizo and Jade Marie P. Ferrolino
Dr. Ruben Lasala Jr., the college physician, together with the representatives from Bewell Nutraceutical Corporation, spearheaded the free bone scan and free product samples for SPCBA faculty, staff, and employees at the school clinic, from 8am to 12nn, September 21. As the most abundant mineral in the body, calcium is essential for the body's overall nutrition and health. To monitor the health condition, especially the calcium level of bones of the Institution’s workforce, the company brought a bone scanner. It is a nuclear imaging device that helps diagnose and track several types of bone disease. They also gave product samples and explained the importance of vitamins and calcium in the body.
They demonstrated how the bone scanner works. The required normal calcium level for men and women can be measured differently. For women, the normal calcium level ranges from 100-110, while for men, the normal calcium level ranges from 110-130 which corresponds to the green color of their monitoring screen. Moreover, those with 88 and below calcium rate are considered to be in the line of yellow warning which signifies a pre -stage osteoporosis. In addition, people with 75 calcium rate, under the red warning are said that they have already an osteoporosis. Gemma Bertes, a medical representative from Bewell, with her assistants, Jello Marcelo and Ryan Sarmiento, assisted the said activity.
SPCBA STUDENTS ASSESS PROFESSORS IN THIS YEAR’S EVALUATION Information Management Department (IMD) and Jenmark Calamanan, Executive Assistant to the Office of the College Dean, facilitated this year’s evaluation wherein students from senior high school and college assessed their professors’ performance through an automated system tailored and ran by technical personnel of SPCBA, namely: Armand Villa, Mark Anthony Ozaeta, and Fortunato Recalde, September 1 and 2. SPCBA WELCOMES SPLASSH SPCBA community officially welcomed the newly established student organization composed of Senior High School (SHS) students known as Skilled Pioneer Learners and Achievers Society of Senior High (SPLASSH), supervised by Jhe-Rico Sam Colina. SPLASSH was instituted in the recently held Buwan ng Wika last August. The new member of the family showcased their skills and talents in different school events including the recent Intramurals, landing 4th place on the overall rankings. TOURISM STUDS ATTEND 9TH EDUK CIRCLE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
Seventy-three tourism students participated in the 9th Eduk Circle International Convention on Tourism and Hospitality with the theme “Sustaining the Vibrance of Asian Tourism and Hospitality” at AFP Theater Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, September 24.
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JPIA takes lead in inter-org debate BY
Mark Simon O. Rosellon and Melisse G. Deocareza
Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants’ (JPIA) debate team won gold in the first-ever InterOrganizational Debate sponsored by the Junior Business Executive Association (JBEA) at SPCBA mini park and Elmer A. Ching (EAC) Hall, September 20. JPIA took pride in their debate team consisting of Bianca Marie Baylon, Joven Anthon Chan, and Krisstal Ocampo. The team showed consistent success in convincing the adjudicators and audience regarding their stand on the different social and political issues and dilemmas that the country is currently experiencing. The debate, which was managed and organized by the JBEA under its Vice President-Internal Shandy Mae Resma, was done through the initiatives of JBEA adviser Marny Baltazar and Skilled Pioneer Learners and Achievers Society of Senior High (SPLASSH) adviser Jhe-Rico Sam Colina. The idea for the debate started through discussion from both professors, who also acted as the event hosts. After the opening of the event, both admitted that it was about time the culture of debate was introduced to SPCBA so that students, faculty and staff can come to a broader understanding of the issues at hand. The first debate was about decriminalization of drugs. It was between the debate teams of Psychology Society (PsySoc) on the affirmative side, and SPLASSH on the negative. PsySoc pointed out the health benefits of drugs, and reiterated the effectiveness of harm reduction and education that comes with decriminalization of drug use. SPLASSH, on the other hand, argued that the risks of decriminalization exceed the benefits. They stated that drugs are not dangerous because they are illegal— they are illegal because they are dangerous. SPLASSH won with an average of 82.75%.
(From left to right) Jhe-Rico Sam Colina-SPLASSH Adviser, Joven Chan, Bianca Marie Baylon, Krisstal Ocampo, and Marny Baltazar-JBEA Adviser.
JBEA (affirmative) and JPIA (negative) was next to face each other under the topic reinstatement of death penalty. JBEA stated “We need to end
the government who is afraid of the criminals—criminals should be afraid of the government.” Their arguments
support the rights of the victims. They view capital punishment as an effective way of deterring crime. JPIA argued that the focus should be on the improvement of the justice system, and that the penal system is reformative rather than punitive. Death penalty is retrospective. One of their strongest arguments is that morality dictates that people should not take away life. To resort to capital punishment in an effort to instill peace and order in the country is a sign of failure of the government. JPIA won with a score of 89.25%. For the debate on the contractualization of labor, the opponent of the Junior Philippine Computer Society (JPCS) failed to present during the debate. As a consequence, JPCS won by default. They were however given the chance to state their arguments as the negative side. JPCS criticized job contractualization as not being
employee-oriented, that it is a way of exploiting labor to reduce company costs in order to gain more revenue at the expense of the contractual. It is a system where employers hire and fire probationary employees to avoid making them regular employees. It represents a flaw in the system, where the employees suffer for the benefit of those more fortunate. The system recognizes neglect on the part of the government to protect the workers. The spontaneous debate happened after the three finalists were determined. In these rounds, the topics and sides of each team were chosen at random and each speaker is only given two minutes to state arguments. The winner would be determined by the number of votes from the judges through raising of hands. The first to argue was SPLASSH (affirmative) and JPIA (negative) under the issue of same sex marriage. JPIA won this match. The second topic was about lowering the age of minority, debated by JPCS (affirmative) and JPIA (negative). Once again, JPIA was CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
11 SPCBA highlights Teamwork and Camaraderie in Intramurals FROM FRONT PAGE 2016 Officers and players of each organization paraded through the court with their banners, where they assembled for the oath taking ceremony. Paul Alix led the oath of sportsmanship that required them to abide by the rules and ethics of the sports. Afterwards, Committee Head Jenmark Calamanan officially declared the opening of Intramurals 2016. Two of the most awaited events followed. One of them was the Mr. and Ms. Intramurals 2016, a pageant
between candidates who served as the faces of their organizations. These candidates ramped and introduced themselves, displaying charms and grace that are inherent to every pageant. Both of JBEA’s representatives were crowned as the winners of the contest. The crowd got more excited for the last event of the ceremony: the 2016 Cheer dance Competition. It displayed the most visually appealing costumes, the most striking stunts, and the most
impressive dance moves from each pep squad—adding up to performances of high entertainment value and great showmanship. EnSoc rose above others in the rankings as they were hailed as the champion of the competition. The opening ceremony was a collection of activities and events that marked the beginning of another successful Intramurals. It was a symbolism of continued accomplishments from the entirety of the SPCBA community with respect to the dedication it has shown to promote sports and the values associated in participating them.
SPCBA prides first psychometricians BY
Rafael Renz V. Dayao
Considered as the first in the institution’s history, SPCBA graduates Sharrielyn Flores, Abigail Mendoza, and Roxainne Valerio, successfully passed the 2016 Psychometrician Licensure Examination held on August 30 and 31. The Board of Psychology under the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) conducted the licensure examination for graduates of Bachelor of Science in Psychology to practice the profession of being a Psychometrician. The board exam, held in Manila and seven other places around the country— Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, and Lucena, covered four subjects: Theories of Personality, Psychological Assessment, Abnormal Psychology, and Industrial/ Organizational Psychology. “I really do believe that when you give your heart and mind in everything
you do, you will achieve whatever goal you aim to hit. But I won't make it if I didn't surrender everything to God. I worked hard for the license and prayed even harder,” said Abigail Mendoza, one of the three licensed psychometricians. She was also an academic achiever and a member of the group that was awarded as Most
Outstanding College Thesis of their batch. The result came out on September 5, bearing the names of the three prides of SPCBA who belonged to batch 2016. The College hoped that the following batch of Psychology students will produce more passers in the said board exam.
BARANGAY AND SK ELECTIONS TO BE MOVED FROM 2016 TO 2017 Due to exhaustion from the national and local elections last May 2017, both legislative and executive branches agreed to move the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections from October 31, 2016 to October 23, 2017.
SAN PEDRO, GREEN CITY September 17—In line with the San Pedro Urban Renewal (SPUR) project of Mayor Lourdes Cataquiz, Greening the City of San Pedro was established to encourage San Pedronians to take steps into creating a greener environment for the city through planting trees and other plants. The project was associated in the International Day for Coastal Clean-up.
From left to right: 2016 Psychometrician Licensure Examination Board Passers Sharrielyn Flores, Abigail Mendoza, and Roxainne Valerio.
12 Table tennis paddlers showcase power and speed FROM PAGE 7
Reaño from JPIA on 3rd place. JBEA’s John Magdaraog seized the championship title in Men’s Set B category, Jorwin Meneses from Psychology Society (PsySoc) landed on 2nd place, and John Carlo Rempillo from JPIA got the 3rd place. JPIAns Joven Chan and Rendel
Yatco claimed the 1st place spot on Doubles under men’s category, followed by SPLASSH’s Aaron Conrad Ladim and Renzy Obing on 2nd place. John Lloyd Rempillo and Leo Figurasin from JPCS landed on 3rd place. Under the women’s category, Janeth Verdadero and Honey Grace Dugaduga from JPIA got the 1st
Future marketistas compete on sales pitch and quiz bee FROM PAGE 9
objections – 15%. The panelists were Angelita Ocampo, Recto Luces, and Gina Bulanon from the Department of Business Administration (DBA). Ocampo also acted as the Quiz Judge for the quiz bee. Gerald Corpuz won 1st place with an astounding mark of 94%, followed by Charles Lanon with a score of 90% on 2nd place, and Sherahmae Castorico on 3rd place with a score of 87%. On the other hand, the quiz bee
competition covered three subjects in business: elements of marketing, human resource management, and basic accounting. It started with the eliminations whereby 15 groups composing of three people participated. They were made to answer 50 questions within 30 minutes. The top ten teams with the highest scores proceeded to the finals, which was divided to three categories: easy, average, and difficult round.
place, Elaine Joy Roque and Ma. Pia Pangilin from JPCS got 2nd place, and Shaine Dela Rosa and Michelle Ann Lopez from PsySoc got 3rd place. Meanwhile, Jeneatte Micosa and Steven Joshua Cruz from PsySoc were declared as champions in Mixed Doubles category, followed by Nikki Corrales and Bryan Fano from JPIA on 2nd place, and Ryan Losayda and Jolina Pascual from JBEA on 3rd place. Quiz Bee Champions Taryn Antonella Gonzaga, Luz Clarita Saw, and Joyce Tibayan topped the ranks with a 2636-40 score, totaling to 102 points. Shaira De Guzman, Adrian Paul Mapanoo, and Sharmaine Pabustan landed on 2nd place with a score of 24-24-40, totaling to 88 points. Harriete Miro, Kryss Kaye Panuelos, and Jazel Rogel were on 3rd place with 72 points, with a breakdown of 22-15-35. JBEA hoped to continue to produce events such as these to continue to create an environment where intellectual excellence and personal growth are encouraged and developed.
JPIA take leads in inter-org debate FROM PAGE 10
victorious. The last to face each other was SPLASSH (affirmative) and JPCS (negative) on the topic of divorce. SPLASSH won this round. SPLASSH representatives Ana Sofia Aguila, Jane Bahil, and Melisse Deocareza placed second, while JPCS representatives Christine Mira Pulido, Lawrence Anthony Mateo, and Michael Drexler Reandelar placed third. Gina Bulanon, Harvey Islan, Roland Lopez, and Pamantasan ng
Lungsod ng Muntinlupa’s (PLMun) debate team president Filbert Mejorada were the adjudicators of the debate. Rostico Sumawang was invited to be the fifth judge during the spontaneous rounds to odd out the number of panelists. Lastly, Colina thanked all the students and faculty who supported the event and wished to have more debate events in the near future with the help of other organizations. He expressed
that he was happy to have witnessed how the audience was able to form counter arguments and express their own sides regarding the issues being discussed. The debate was an educational experience for everyone involved, marking it a success for JPIA who won, for JBEA who organized, and for the entirety of SPCBA that accepted this kind of activity into its community.
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Intramurals offers the perfect opportunities to showcase skills and talents. It is the platform for students to learn the value of teamwork. It reminds us that academics is not the only way of gaining intellectual experience. We should not forget that physical activity is important to health and happiness. Recently, SPCBA held its annual Intramurals from September 20 to 23. Athletes and players from different organizations came together to join the games, each eager to bring home gold. From my observations, the best of SPCBA’s players all possess common qualities that made them great. But what are these qualities? Competitiveness. Eagerness to defeat opponents was seen on each of the players’ faces. Everyone was determined to win; everyone was striving to unleash their best abilities. They played the games like it would be the last time they can ever do—leaving no space to hold back and just giving their all. Confidence. Players believed that they were already winners. This kind of mindset was a confidence booster, and self-esteem was important to stir competitive drives out of the players’ spirits. But it was not limited to confidence on oneself alone, but also to the skills and capabilities of their teammates. Drive. It was evident that the players have this urge to improve every day. It was not easy to satisfy their standards. It was difficult for them to convince themselves that they were good enough—they felt the need to improve their strengths and weaknesses in every opportunity they get. Their motivation to win fuels this kind of thinking. And this makes them better, stronger, and harder to put down in a match. Adaptive. Athletes in our school were highly adaptive. They were able to adapt in the changes during the game. They can easily strategize new plans on how to win based on their keen observation on their opponents and their movements. Emotionally Mature. Players were able to control their emotions during the games. There were incidents that players had been intentionally hurt and “booed” by the crowd but they still managed to control their temper just to express that they were better than giving into this kind of response. Even upon defeat, the emotions that took over were not grief, anger, or disappointment, but understanding, positivity, and sportsmanship. Determination. Giving up was not an option for these players. They gave their best even during the events where they were being overpowered by their opponents. They were not discouraged by the gaps in the scores; it only made them stronger fighters. Everyone was aiming for that 1 st place title, and for some, it only took them a bit of determination to reach their goal. It is the willpower they possess that makes all the difference. Talent. Every athlete has their own skills and capabilities, and each went through rigorous trainings and preparations in order to enhance these. It took them talent and effort to have a solid fighting chance in the games. Focus. Distraction should not be an excuse, for it is part of the game. Players managed to ignore the worst distractions—the roaring crowd, the blinding rays and scorching heat of the sun, and even their own self-doubts. When the game started, their attention was dedicated to that game alone. It was their priority, and winning was the goal. In order to strike the goal, one must first focus on aiming for it. Discipline. Every player possessed discipline. They observed the strict rules and regulations that every game imposes. They respected the referees, umpires and the committees’ decisions. They played by these rules, won fair and square, and exercised what was known as sportsmanship. During the four-day Intramurals, SPCBAnians proved that they were not only good in academics but also in sports. They showed that being a player was more than just being good at the sport you play at. It was much more than that. It was all about personality. It was all about having these important qualities and values instilled upon their hearts and minds. I hope that in the next intramurals, SPCBA will continue this culture of sportsmanship, and that every player will possess these qualities that make them great at what they do.
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Emmiline The man stood in an empty space—no light, no boundaries. It was just an empty space of nothingness. For that man, the blind walk through this emptiness was peaceful as well as terrifying. He was cut off from the world he knew. But this man was a man who loved his daughter above anything else. She was a tiny little thing who liked to hold his hand whenever they were out to walk. In this empty space, time was nonexistent. But from the world he once knew, it seemed only to be a few minutes ago when he picked up his daughter from elementary school. His wife was laughing as sweet Emmiline told her about her great day at school. He was driving them back home, where dinner was waiting for them. And that was how he found himself in this pitch black environment, where his footsteps left no echo, where his voice can’t be heard. But where was his daughter? “Daddy!” Emmiline was calling out to him. She sounded scared. She must have been confused to be alone in the dark. Back then, she couldn’t bear to sleep in her own room without a night light. She used to believe that the monsters that crawled under her bed will not come out as long as there is light. “Daddy,” she called out again. Her voice seemed to be close, and her voice kept calling out to him. Blindly, the man ran through the darkness, having only his daughter’s cries to lead him. He wanted to see her; he wanted to take her with him. He believed that everything will be alright as long as they will be together— partly because he didn’t want to be alone in this void. Emmiline can’t be left alone. And it was a parental instinct, not out of selfishness. But that was the thing with selfishness and humanly wants. People are not usually aware of it when it takes control over them. The sense of self-righteousness and fear of loneliness and rejection are the things that convince them that their cause is the universal truth, the only right. They stand by the belief that their selfishness was out of loving and caring, that their deeds are for someone else’s own good. In the back of his mind, he knew that soon all the pain, the worries, the sorrows, would all fade away. It was the beauty of his situation—there was a promise of peace. And he wanted to share that peace with his daughter, so she may forever remain innocent to the grief of the world he left behind. “Daddy!” The man was out of breath when he finally saw her, when he finally reached her. A smile stretched from his lips as he called Emmiline and held her in his arms. He thought, finally I can be happy. He held her with no
intention of letting go, so that she may not return to the world that harmed them. She was his sweet daughter, and without him, who will protect her? The darkness, for a moment, faded away. When he opened his eyes, him and the little girl in his arms were standing intersection not home. It was that night. Red blue lights flickered on the scene. There collision between a a truck.
Kahit na Umulan By: Simon Tignan mo ang buhos ng ulan Sabay sa patak ng aking luha Na para bang wala ng katapusan Sapagkat hindi kita kasama Pakinggan mo ang lakas ng kulog in the far from raining and silently was a car and
They covered a body with white cloth as they put it inside one ambulance. In another, his injured wife refused immediate treatment to be with their daughter who was lying unconscious on a stretcher. She held her tiny hand and frantically called out her name. “Please come back to me,” she cried. “Emmiline, Emmiline!” The Emmiline in the man’s arms stirred at the sound of her mother’s voice. Her bright eyes widened as she watched her mother hold onto the dying girl’s hand and cried, begging she return to her. “Mommy?” Emmiline whispered, squirming away from her father’s arms. And before he could stop her, the little girl was already running towards her mother. The man screamed that she should stay with him, but the child has already made her decision. And when the little girl in the stretcher opened her eyes, the mother began to cry in joy. The man could only look at the family he left behind, that he can no longer touch or even have the last opportunity to say good bye. He wanted to have Emmiline with him, in a world that knows no sorrows. But Emmiline chose to live with her mother. The world is a dilemma. The world where wants conflict and philosophies differ survives in harmony and in chaos. The world of the living and the world of those who lived is separated by a thin line of choice and fate.
Nanggugulo sa aking puso Na para bang hindi na maayos Hangga't ikaw ay wala dito
Mahal nasaan ka na nga ba? Mukhang inabutan na ng ulan Hintayin mo ako, dyan ka lang Susunduin kita, intay ka lang Yayakapin ka at poprotektahan Ligtas ka sa akin kahit na umulan Dahan dahan na ngang tumataas Ang baha sa mga kalsada Na parang aking nararamdaman Hinding hindi huhupa't mawawala Hinding hindi tayo klase Na bigla biglang suspendihin Sapagkat wala ng bibitiw Sapagkat ikaw lang mamahalin
Andyan ka pa nga ba? O baka nagsasawa ka na Mukhang matagal ka na diyan Wag kang mainip mahal Hindi kita pinapaasa Malapit na ako, sasamahan kita
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JPIA’s PRIDE: SEVEN YEARS OF INTRAMURALS DOMINATION
BY
Renz A. Lozarita and Lyn Den Ashley D. Nuñez
Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) once again proved their skills and prowess in sports as they were hailed as this year’s Intramurals Overall Champion, marking their supremacy for the 7th time. The awarding ceremony started with an intermission number from the Engineering Society’s (EnSoc) cheer dancers. Master of Ceremonies Zennia Zamora and Intramurals Committee Head Jenmark Calamanan called on the winners and handed out the awards. Garnering a total score of 153 points, JPIA stayed on top of the ranks by dominating most of the game events. They got 1st place on the mixed and women’s doubles, 2nd on singles B (men and women), and 3rd on singles A (women) in Badminton; 1st place on doubles (men and women), 2nd in singles A (woman), and 3rd in singles B (men and women) in Table Tennis; 1st place (men) and 2nd (women) in scrabble; 1st place on set A (women), 2nd on set A (men) in Chess; 1st place (men and women) in word factory; 2nd place (men and women) in Patintero; and 3rd on Volleyball (men and women).
“No words can express how grateful I am to my fellow JPIANS because from tryouts to training and from training to the actual day of the Intramurals, I’ve seen their efforts and dedication, and I appreciate it very much. Moreover, I’m blessed that I’m with them throughout the journey and as a JPIAn.” said Albert Maliquid, JPIA Vice President for Non-Academics.
“Seven-peat! Seven-peat! Seven-peat!”—This was the chant of the JPIAns who anticipated the announcement of their remarkable and consistent achievements. The final day of the Intramurals week was coming to an end, yet energies never seemed to run out of the students in the lively grounds of SPCBA. Meanwhile, Junior Business Executive Association (JBEA) landed on the second place with a total score of 150 points, followed by Engineering Society (EnSoc) on 3rd place with a total score of 59 points. Being a champion for seven years, JPIA’s legacy will always be remembered. Their current reputation raised expectations in the coming years, and SPCBA will be watching to see how JPIA will manage in the next Intramurals. It is evident from the officers’ statements that the key factor to their success is the teamwork and camaraderie they all share within the organization. In the end, JPIA brought home more than just a trophy. They built legacy, pride, and honor that showed how perseverance and determination served as their bridge to supremacy.