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Volume 3, Number 1 | June 2015 - March 2016

. Visitors, patrons, foreigners and the community gather for the High Mass which is considered to be the highlight during the annual celebration of the Kalibo Ati-atihan Festival. (ASU-CIT PUB PHOTO/MAYOLO T. BRIONES)

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CIT builds Engr. & Tech. Building

CIT joins Philippine Model Congress

CIT Orgs join #YouthAklanGives

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time, the Aklan State University-College of Industrial Technology and the University in general was able to participate in in the Youth Model ASEAN Conference (YMAC) that was held at Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore on October 05-08, 2015.

The said event included 100 polytechnic students from Singapore, and 100 polytechnic and university students form the other 9 ASEAN countries. 2 representative faculty staff were also invited from each country to be part of the Conference.

The Youth Model ASEAN Conference

(YMAC) is a very prestigious event gathering the student leaders in different universities and polytechnic in the ASEAN member countries. It is held annually to make the delegates to take on roles as diplomats from the ten ASEAN member countries, carry out research and debate on current regional and global issues faced by the region.

These topics revolve around the themes of environment, economics, society, security and culture. The students will present their ideas to a panel of experts at the end of the conference. cont. to p21

CIT REPRESENT! Carlos S. Daog with the other participants in the Philippines from BISU, CAPSU, ISU, MUST, MOSCAT and the Faculty Chaperon. (ASU-CIT PUB PHOTO/ASU-CIT SSC)

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AT staffers joins COPRE 2015

BY JANZ M. SAMPATON

Various student journalists from state universities and colleges convened for this year’s College Press Conference and Awards.

(ASU-CIT PUB PHOTO/Jemuel Garcia III)

HUMILITY, PATIENCE, RESPECT – Wisdom always defeats intelligence‖.

– Mr. Ryan Argos, City Tourism Officer, Roxas City, Capiz.

To realize the publication‘s vision to promote freedom of the press even at the campus level, The Aklan Tradesman staffers once again joined the annual College Press Conference (COPRE) last November 26, 2015 at Kapis Mansions, Roxas City, Capiz.

The said conference which enjoined most of the campus journalists and publications across Western Visayas was filled with purposeful ideas as Atty. Elijo Billones of Trans-Asia Oil Power Corporation, along with Engr. Ramon Jillado and Dennis Roque discussed about the 54 megawatt Wind Turbine Infrastructure located at San Lorenzo, Guimaras. The latter also discussed the basic things one should know about wind turbines.

The end of the talk then signaled the start of the competition. The last part of the conference was intended for the awarding ceremony where Mr. Jemuel B. Garcia III, The Aklan Tradesman Editor-in-Chief was awarded second place in Copyreading and Headline Writing English Category.

Awards were also given to Outstanding School Paper Advisers and Best Publications on different sections in both tertiary and secondary schools in Region VI.

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CIT bag awards in Tourism Week Celebration 2015

BY LELANIE D. BINDOLO

TO KICK OFF the start of Aklan‘s new tourism venture with its battle cry: ―One Billion Tourists, One Billion Opportunities‖, the Aklan Tourism Officers‘ Association (AkTOA), in cooperation with the Aklan Tourism Office and the Provincial Government of Aklan launched the Tourism Week Celebration 2015 where CIT participants bagged awards for the TShirt Painting and Feature Writing Competitions on its pilot day last September 14, 2015 at Aklan Trade Hall, Capitol Site Kalibo.

Fourteen writers and ten artists from various colleges and universities of Aklan battled for these events which aimed to stress Aklan‘s best tourist spots, festivals, and delicacies centered on its theme, ―Feel Alive, Feel Aklan‖.

The awarding ceremony was conducted the afternoon proceeding the event which was opened with a dance number from the Artisano Dance Troupe of the Malinao School for Philippine Craftsmen (MSPC) depicting the colorful and lively festivals celebrated in the province.

Afterwards, Vice Governor Gabrielle ―Billie‖ C. Quimpo extended

her warmest welcome among all the people present and followed by Governor Florencio ―Joeben‖ T. Miraflores for a message wherein he bestowed another challenge for the members of AkTOA. ―This is another challenge to the AkTOA, the Provincial Tourism Office and the volunteers, to prove to everyone that Aklan is more than just Boracay. We have a lot more to give than just the paradise island,‖ said Hon. Miraflores.

Ms. Rhea Rose Meren, AkTOA President then continued with introduction of the AkTOA Officers, and the Kabataan para sa Turismo ng Aklan (KabaTAk) student volunteers who were also recognized amidst the program. These students shall help the AkTOA in promoting Aklan‘s tourism pieces.

One of the highlights of the afternoon‘s program was the unveiling of the tourism posters representing the pride spots of every municipality. These posters will be placed in the arrival area of the Kalibo International Airport, to give the pilgrims a peak of what the province has to offer.

SMILE WITH PRIDE. (From left to right) Mark Gumboc, Alvin Zabiaga, and Jemuel Garcia III received their awards with smiles on their faces. The said students are three of the seven representatives of ASUCIT to the said event and contests. (ASU-CIT PUB PHOTO/Rolly J. Jamero)

The winners for the feature writing contest are as follows: First Place, Jemuel B. Garcia III (ASU-CIT); Second Place, Aaron Marc Crisostomo (ASU-CFMS); and Third Place, Roces Jamaela Rabuco (ASUCFMS). For the t-shirt painting competition, the winners are as follows: First Place, Mark Gumboc

(ASU-CIT); Second Place, Alvin N. Zabiaga (ASU-CIT); and Third Place, Alexis Flores (NVC).

To formally close the event, the winners of the aforementioned competitions were awarded with recognition and respective cash incentives from the provincial government.

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ASU Campuses prepare for ISO Certification

BY JEMUEL B. GARCIA III

WITH THE NEED TO BE in par with other universities and colleges in the Philippines and Southeast Asia and in connection with the ASEAN Integration, the Aklan State University (ASU) conducted a Workshop on the University Quality Manual for Student Services in Preparation for ISO Certification held last June 16, 2015 at the ASU Review Center - ASU Main Campus, Banga, Aklan The activity was participated by different offices which offer student services such as the Office of Student Affairs, Office of Academic Affairs,

Guidance Office, School Clinic, School Library, Sports and Cultural Committee, Student Council, and Student Publication.

The aim of the workshop was to develop a standard quality manual for student services to be used and followed by all ASU campuses in compliance with the requirements for ISO (International Standards Organization) Certification.

The said activity was followed up by an Action Planning Workshop held last February 2, 2016 at the ASU Review Center in the same campus.

CIT conducts Oplan Balik Eskwela 2015

BY JULIE ANN JOY R. JARQUIO

IN PARTNERSHIP with the National Service Training Program – Civil Welfare Training System (NSTPCWTS) headed by Prof. Richard E. Dionisio, CWTS coordinator, the students, and faculty of ASU-CIT, the campus had its Oplan Balik Eskwela which started in the last week of May and ended on June 5, 2016.

Rooms were repainted and all fixtures and furniture were cleaned

and repaired. The campus‘ grounds were also cleaned and refurnished with new plants.

The ASU-CIT Supreme Student Council officers extended their help by assisting new students during the enrollment process as well as during the conduct of the clean-up drive.

The said activity was followed with the enrollment for A.Y. 20152016.

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THE PLAYERS of the jumping events once again gathered in the Athletic field to show their prowess as the annual Palaro 2015 which commenced last September 9-11, 2015. ―Siguro ay wa ako‘t practice (Maybe I just did not have enough practice),‖ said Desiree Shen S. Nadate of the Titans Team when she lost. In the end, the Knights Team topped the said event and grabbed three gold medals for their team.

Below are the final results for Jumping Events. JULIE ANN JOY R. JARQUIO

TO INTRODUCE the inclusion of the Debate as a contest for the upcoming 2015 Literary and Cultural Festival, the Aklan State University – College of Industrial Technology Supreme Student Council (ASU-CIT SSC) conducted a Debate Workshop on August 18, 2015 at the ASU-CIT Function Hall with Prof. Sergio F. Tolentino III served as the Resource Speaker. GEMMA S. NALANGAN

WITH THE THEME, ―Trends, Tenets and Competencies Amidst Challenges of ASEAN Integration‖, the 36th PACSA and 20th PACSL Annual National Convention and Seminar-Workshop has held at the Baguio Crown Legacy Hotel, Baguio City on November 25-28, 2015. The campis was represented in the said event by Mr. Carlos Daog, Supreme Student Council (SSC) President, Mr. Kenneth Kim Villocino, SSC Treasurer, and Ms. Ericka Remetio, SSC Auditor together with the SSC Adviser, Mrs. Jane V. Fuentes and Office of Student Affairs (OSA) Coordinator, Dr. Jerald Lyn Laurente.

SARAH JOY D. MATITU

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ICT holds IT Convention and Awards Ceremony 2015 CIT joins 3rd Interschool TO RECOGNIZE THE VALUABLE Dr. Ersyl T. Biray.

Broadcasting Competition 2015 contribution of the IT Industry in To start the competition, four

BY JANZ M. SAMPATON

modern-day technology, the Aklan State University-College of Industrial Technology (ASU-CIT) Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Department held this year‘s IT Convention and Awards Ceremony last July 27, 2015 with the theme, ―Leveraging Technology to Empower IT Education.‖ The first part of the program was the ICT Day, wherein contests on Quiz Bowl, Web Design and Development, and Digital Photography were conducted with participants among all year levels of the Information Technology Program.

The event was then proceeded by the Search for Mr. and Ms. ICTzen 2015 during the afternoon. Mr. Hernan B. De Honor, Coordinator of the Information Technology Program rendered his welcome remarks which was then followed by an intermission number from the Boyzback, and a message from our Campus Director,

dazzling pairs of men and women showed themselves with confidence during their production number which was topped by Mr. John Rey Gajulin from BS Information Technology 3A and Ms. Jeneffer Andrade from BS Information Technology 3A as his female counterpart.

Meanwhile, Mr. Ronnel G. Delos Santos and Miss Yeza Crystael D. Bulahan, both from the sophomore year, emerged as the most talented among all the candidates, and was given the Best in Talent Award during the competition.

Mr. J Paul Van T. Medina of the BS Information Technology 4B and Miss Jeneffer Andrade of BS Information Technology 3A bested the Formal Attire.

The Best in Interview was then awarded to Mr. Medina and Ms. Bulahan who were also hailed as Mr. and Ms. ICTzen 2015.

BY SARAH JOY D. MATITU

THE STUDENTS of Aklan State University-College of Industrial Technology (ASU-CIT) unleashed their speaking prowess as they participated in this year‘s 3rd Interschool Broadcasting Competition held last October 24, 2015 at the Activity Area of Gaisano Capital, Kalibo, Aklan.

Participants from the different colleges across the province graced the competition which was a simulation of ABS-CBN TV Patrol media broadcasting in three languages namely: English, Filipino, and Hiligaynon.

The student broadcasters spoke in by pairs in an alternate manner using written scripts provided by the organizers and handpicked by the participants themselves.

The contestants coming from Garcia College of Technology and Aklan Catholic College won the top three spots and represented the province in the regional competition.

They were also given cash prizes and plaques of recognition for their win.

CIT Orgs join #YouthAklanGives Activity

BY JANZ M. SAMPATON

IN RESPONSE to the C. Laserna Street Fire Incident last June 12, 2015, the Aklan Provincial Health Office (PHO) in cooperation with the Aklan Multisectoral Youth Council conducted the #YouthAklanGives, a relief activity to address the needs of the victims of the disaster last June 21, 2015 at Purok 2 C. Laserna Street, Kalibo, Aklan.

Several schools namely: Aklan State University-College of Industrial Technology (ASU-CIT), Aklan State University Main Campus, Aklan National High School for Arts and

Trades (AHNSAT), Regional Science High School for Region VI (RSHS VI), Red Cross Youth Volunteers, and Aklan Butterfly Brigade conducted separate relief and fund-raising activities for the said purpose which were then equally repacked by the student volunteers.

The distribution of relief goods was convened at the Day-Care Center of the community. Feeding, Proper Tooth brushing, and Hand washing Activities were also done and demonstrated by the volunteers.

YOUTH IN ACTION. Student and youth volunteers from various organizations works hand-in-hand to be of aid to their fellow youth.

(ASU-CIT PUB PHOTO/Aklan Multisectoral Youth Council)

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SP Office convenes Legislative ASU-CIT celebrates Acquaintance Party 2015 Quiz Bee at Aklan’s 60th ―TO INCULCATE camaraderie and Industrial Technology student was

BY JANZ M. SAMPATON

BY JOHN PAUL DOMINIC A. BAYLOS

TO CELEBRATE Aklan‘s 60th Anniversary, the provincial government thru the Office of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) held the first Legislative Quiz Bee last April 21, 2016 at the Agusto B. Legaspi (ABL) Sports Complex, Kalibo, Aklan.

Nine groups of three members each comprised the ―Students‘ Category‖ and eleven groups of the same number of participants consisted the ―Employees‘ Category‖; among those are nine students and three faculty members of Aklan State University-College of Industrial Technology.

The questions in the quiz generally revolved around the ordinances and codes passed by the Sanguniang Panlalawigan, with Hon. Soviet A. Dela Cruz and Mr. Jay Tejada serving as quiz masters.

The participants raced to be the first in pressing the buzzers to score points. There were also times that the competition got heated as the participants exchanged views on the questions laid by the organizers.

In the end, the top three teams from each category were awarded with plaques of recognition. Cash prizes were also given to the winning teams. The following are the winners for the students‘ category: First Place, Aklan Catholic College; Second Place, Aklan National High School for Arts and Trades; and Third Place, Aklan Catholic College.

Consolation prizes were given to the non-winners.

the sense of belongingness.‖ This was the main thought of the opening speech rendered by Mr. Carlos S. Daog, President of the Aklan State University- College of Industrial Technology Supreme Student Council (ASU-CIT SSC) is the true purpose of the General Acquaintance Party 2015 Celebration held last July 16, 2015 at the ABL Sports Complex, with its theme: ―Your Fashion, Your Style‖.

Moreover, the competence of the ASU-CIT students was stressed by the Executive Director, Dr. Ersyl T. Biray, as he broadcasts the recent big achievement of Mr. Van Jeriel Igong-igong, a student from the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BS Info. Tech.) Program, who had the opportunity to represent the Philippines in the recentlyconcluded UNIVERSIADE Summer League finishing second place in his heat.

The highlight of the day‘s event was the ASU-CIT Got Talent Competition which was participated by twelve finalists who qualified the screening and deliberation process spearheaded by the ASU-CIT SCC Screening Committee.

Among those who vied for the glory of being the first ASU-CIT Got Talent Grand Winner, Mr. Jurus Arcenio, a Bachelor of Science in

declared as the victor of the competition; he was then followed by Ms. Regine R. Rones from the Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management Technology; The Reinforce from the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, The Nieves Brothers from the BS Info.

Tech. Evening Class Program The second part of the program in the afternoon was accorded with parlor games which was participated randomly by the students from the different programs of the university, with the purpose of acquainting themselves to their fellows as well as to other year levels.

Another surprise behind the secret numbers given to the students by the ASU-CIT SSC was then revealed amidst the afternoon‘s program as they take their final ramp to showcase their individual uniqueness of fashion, in connection to the theme.

Awards were given in recognition to students who caught the attention of the faculty judges in line with this surprise treat.

The program was then ended with a dance party which temporarily equalized the status of both the instructors and the students who danced in the spirit of fun and enjoyment.

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CIT recognizes Hugod Awardees 2016

BY JANZ M. SAMPATON

―GIVE THE CREDIT to whom the credit is due‖.

This particular words were quoted and stressed by Dr. Ersyl T. Biray, Executive Director of the Aklan State University-College of Industrial Technology (ASU-CIT) in the opening remarks he has rendered during the annual Hugod 2016 convened last March 29, 2016 at the ASU-CIT Function Hall.

J De Ruyter C. Oroceo, President and General Manager of Delex Pharma International Philippines who was the Guest Speaker of the said event further echoed this quote with his long yet compelling speech about how a drunkard and a troublesome man like him had a sensible realization making his life better. ―When I was in high school, there is this what we call the National

Career Assessment Examination (NCAE); and I was so happy because I passed the exam with a rating of 76.1%. But my family did not believe that I passed and even thought that I had a leakage. This made me realize that I have to prove them wrong‖, said Mr. Oroceo.

The program then proceeded with Awarding of Certificates of Recognition to Sports Awardees, Special Awardees, Ten Outstanding Students of ASU-CIT, and Director‘s Honor Listers.

Towards end of the event, Dr. Ersyl T. Biray expressed his words of thanks and acknowledgement along for the success of this year‘s Hugod activity along with his congratulatory words to the parents of the awardees for painstakingly supporting their children.

CIT celebrates Filipino Christmas

BY CRISA MAE G. DALA ―THE ESSENCE OF FILIPINO Christmas is being happy despite of scarcity – being happy despite we have no money‖, Dr. Ersyl T. Biray said.

In consonance with the annual Christmas Celebration, the Aklan State University-College of Industrial Technology Supreme Student Council (ASU-CIT SSC) held the said event having the theme: Tayo na‘t Magenjoy sa Saya ng Paskong Pinoy last

December 17, 2015 at the ASU-CIT Quadrangle.

There were also several contests which included the Choral Sing and Dance Competition and the Parol Making Competition participated by each department.

The events during the program generally revolved around the giftgiving activity wherein the receivers of the gifts were picked randomly from the students thru a raffle.

Tradesman Staff joins PIA Basic Journalism

BY ALLYN T. ARTATES

TRADESMAN, EXCEL! Tradesman staffers Garcia, Talam, and Flores pose for a picture after the closing activity of 2015 Campus Journalism Seminar-Workshop. (ASU-CIT PUB PHOTO)

CONVERGENCE JOURNALISM – the theme for the 2015 Campus Journalism and Seminar Workshop which was participated by selected AT staffers held last July 29-31, 2015 at the Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center.

Jemuel Garcia III (EIC), Pearl Rose Ann Talam (Junior Staff Writer), and Andrea Flores (Senior Photojournalist) joined the said event which was sponsored by the Philippine Information Agency – Region VI. Mr. Garcia garnered an award as a Most Promising Writer in News Writing English. The said event was also participated by different university and college publications throughout the region.

CIT joins 2015 Philippine Model Congress

BY LELANIE D. BINDOLO

MODELED AFTER conferences hosted by Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and other international universities, the Philippine Model Congress is a collaborative effort by Filipino college students from various universities in the country, and with this year‘s theme, ―Redefining the Role of the Filipino Youth‖, the PMC was held last October 17-18, 2015 at the Senate Hall of the Philippines.

One of the 400 participants who

qualified in the said event is Jemuel Garcia III, a third year BS Architecture student of ASU-CIT and the current Editor-in-Chief of The Aklan Tradesman Publication.

Mr. Garcia is the only representative of from the province of Aklan to the said event. He has also represented the same in past activities such as the 10th National Youth Parliament and 2015 International Youth Day.

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ASU-CIT SSC in World AIDS Day 2015

BY JANZ M. SAMPATON

IN SUPPORT of the persistent battle cry for the awareness and eradication of the Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Virus (AIDS), the Aklan State University-College of Industrial Technology Supreme Student Council (ASU-CIT SSC) joined the World AIDS Day Celebration last December 4, 2015 at Magsaysay Park, Kalibo, Aklan.

The said event enjoined some of the students from the different colleges and university campuses across the province who became one during the unity walk which started from the Provincial Health Office (PHO) down to Kalibo Pastrana Park back to Magsaysay Park. The rainy weather did not stop them from proceeding until the walk was culminated.

Questions about Human ImmunoDeficiency Virus and AIDS were asked to some of the student participants and prizes were given to those who answered those questions correctly.

To end the program, a candle lighting ceremony was conducted where the participants were told to formulate a ribbon of lighted red candles.

A thanksgiving dinner was then enjoyed by the participants, organizers, and facilitators as a celebration for the success of the said event which was convened thru the efforts of the PHO and the Provincial Government of Aklan.

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CIT builds New Architecture and Engineering Building

BY JEMUEL B. GARCIA III

WITH THE AIM to further improve the campus‘ facilities and infrastructures, Aklan State University – College of Industrial Technology initiated the construction of the new building for the Architecture and Engineering Department.

With the budget allocation of PhP 4.9 million, the initial phase of new building will be 2 storeys high, comprised of two classrooms and a faculty room and state-of-the art facilities.

The building will be constructed at the back portion of the Electronics and Industrial Technology Department. It is expected to be completed by the end of 2016 and will be the newest addition to the newly built and renovated facilities in the campus.

This project also aims to be coherent with the goals of the campus and the university to be ASEAN Integration ready and ISO compliant.

TOWARDS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. The said building is expected to be completed by the end of 2016 and will be the newest addition in the campus. (ASU-CIT PUB PHOTO/Jemuel Garcia III)

CIT holds 2016 General Orientation

BY AIMEE JANE D. URETA

ANOTHER YEAR of giving affordable and quality education and services of the Aklan State University – College of Industrial Technology (ASU-CIT).

New staffs and faculty were employed and to better know them, the university conducted its annual General Orientation on June 18, 2015 at the ASU-CIT Quadrangle.

Together with the orientation of the freshmen, the Supreme Student Council of ASU-CIT conducted the induction of officers of all student organizations within the campus for Academic Year 2015-2016.

Student organizations were as follows: Supreme Student Council (SSC), ASU-CIT Glee Club, ASU-CIT Dance Troupe, The Aklan Tradesman, Association of Civil Engineering Students (ACES), PIONEERS, Association of the Hotel and Restaurant Technology Students (AHRTS), United Architects of the

Philippines Students Auxiliary (UAPSA), Information Technology Department and the Homeroom Officers. Dr. Ersyl T. Biray, the Executive Director of the campus, served as the inducting officer.

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The Aklan State University-College of Industrial Technology aims to be a Center of Academic Excellence with its various course offerings and facilities.

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CIT conducts 2016 Commencement Exercises Daog wins Vice Presidency for 2015 SSC Federation

BY JEMUEL B. GARCIA III

BY PEARL ROSE ANNE C. TALAM

WITH ITS CONTINUOUS aim to academic excellence, ASU-CIT held its 2016 Commencement Exercises last March 30, 2016 at the ASU-CIT Quadrangle having 564 graduates of Bachelor and Associate Degrees and one graduate of Master in Education. ―It is imperative for us to learn.

This is the challenge of global education, internationalization of education, regionalization and ASEAN Integration.‖ said Dr. Cesar H. Medina, CESO V and CHED Director of Region VI, the Commencement Speaker during the activity.

Furthermore, he adds, ―If the preeducation of all our young professionals are very strong, quality and excellent, there is a likelihood that they will remain in their respective professions. Why? They

are stable, they are prepared, and they are comfortable in their own professions… before they enter their professions.‖ Dr. Medina also stressed out the importance of learning a different language as one of the qualities that a 21st century citizen must posses.

The 575 graduates are comprised of 63 graduates of Bachelor of Secondary Education major in TLE; 7, BS Architecture; 11, BS Civil Engineering; 96, BS Industrial Technology; 71, BS Hotel and Restaurant Technology Management; 105, BS Information Technology; 101, AS Industrial Technology; 109, AS Information Technology; 1, AS HRMTt; and one graduate of Master of Arts in Education major in Educational Management .

TO CONTINUE the legacy of student leadership, the Federation of the Supreme Student Council (FSSC) Election 2015 was held on March 26, 2015 at Aklan State University – College of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (ASU-CFMS), New Washington, Aklan.

With all the SSC officers from the five campuses of ASU, the Federation had its election and induction for A.Y. 2015-2016 having Mr. Rojie Abenir (CHARRM) as President, Mr. Mark Villanueva (MAIN) as First Vice President and Mr. Carlos Daog (CIT) as Second Vice President.

The newly elected FSSC Officers during the induction. (ASU-CIT PUB PHOTO/ASU-CIT SSC)

CIT Student Leaders joins “Hinun-anon Kaibahan si Cong. Leni Robredo”

BY JANZ M. SAMPATON

IN LIEU of the upcoming 2016 National Elections, it is deemed as a vital role of the youth to know the platforms of the aspirants who want to lead the government. With this reason, The Aklan Tradesman Publication together with the Aklan State University-College of Industrial Technology Supreme Student Council (ASU-CIT SSC) joined the Hinun-anon Kaibahan si Congresswoman Leni Robredo last December 2, 2015 at the Aklan Training Center, Old Buswang, Kalibo, Aklan.

Representatives from several sectors such as farmers, fisher folks,

agriculturists, members of different cooperatives, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and students were also invited in the said event.

Congresswoman Robredo stressed out that her plans and platforms once she is elected as Vice President of the country shall revolve around the promotion of social justice programs, empowerment of women and PWDs, extending help to the less fortunate, and providing quality education to the Filipino youth.

Ang tandem daw naming dalawa ni Secretary Mar ay parang pagluluto ng bibingka. Ako ang magsisilbing

apoy sa ibaba at siya naman ang apoy sa itaas ng bibingka‖, said Robredo as she further stressed out her experience in helping the marginalized people who are considered at the bottom of the social stratification.

An open forum was then conducted aiming to address the concerns of the people present in the forum which were readily answered by Robredo.

The forum was then ended afterwards and such groups were asked to have a pictorial with the vice presidentiable.

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PAASA: A Cyclical Mourn of Discontentment REALITY BITES JANZ M. SAMPATON

― .‖ This particular election slogan bombarded all sorts of media during the 2016 Presidential Elections. It symbolizes the strength of a renewed leadership that the team of the presumptive president is continually boasting. Unknowingly, the word ―change‖ came long before as it became the usual mantra of every politician in whatever position they are running for. ―I will give you a road, a bridge, free education, health care, and everything beyond my opponents could give‖, this is

what in all the crafted speeches of the aspirants.

The same scenery of the Philippines at the present brings me into what happened about six years ago; when the same people marched to support the successor of the previous administration carrying his late mother‘s fame which became his ticket to office. I could hardly remember his deeds as he assumed the Presidency. He bragged that his administration would live in frugality.

He even had pictures of him eating in ordinary burger stands during his state visits in the United States; that he was taking economy flights during his travels, but no one really knew if this was sustained until the end his term or was it just a brink at the start and was lost at the middle.

On the other hand, I could say that he did really make change. His administration widened the Pantawid

Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4P‘s) to which the ―indigent‖ people enjoy the laxity of receiving cash incentives on a monthly basis. He garnered plenty of infrastructure projects through Private Public Partnership (PPP) which gave the private sector a share in the development of the country. He strengthened Emergency Response to Calamities and Natural Disasters, and he had jailed several corrupt officials. Enumerating these facts, I ask you a question: Were you contented on what he did during his six year term?

Entwined with all the good deeds are controversies. Upon the second month of fulfilling his duties, he was demoralized because of a hostage drama; he was then scorned with constitutional violations cont. to p18

Husga at Buhay: Dalawang Mukha ng Isang Batang Ina HASHTAG HUGOT JOHNAIMEE BREX B. BRIONES JANE D. URETA

ka ng isang teenage mother o isang batang ina, ano ang una mong napapansin? Ang malaki niya bang tiyan na nagsasabing ito‘y isang pagkakamali o ang buhay na dala niya na nagsasabing sinikap niyang itama ang pagkakamaling iyon? ―Maaga kasing lumandi! Hindi muna nag-isip bago bumukaka.

Inuna pa ang kalandian kaysa sa pag aaral.‖ Ito ang ilan sa mga husga ng ibang tao sa tuwing makakakita sila ng mga batang ina.

Mga dalagang sa batang edad ay nagdadalang-tao na at kung saan ang karamihan ay hindi pa kasal o hindi pa naikakasal dahil sa sila‘y

wala pa sa hustong edad.

Hindi lingid sa ating lahat na sa panahon ngayon ay dumarami na ang mga batang ina at ama sa lipunan. Ang ilan sa kanila ay sa mismong paaralan kung saan sila nag-aaral sila nakakatanggap ng iba‘t ibang klase ng pagmamaliit, panghuhusga, pangungutya, at diskriminasyon. Sa ganoong mga pagkakataon, ako‘ynapapa-isip kung tama bang husgahan natin sila dahil lamang sa tayo‘y hindi nakagawa ng ganoong pagkakamali? Sa aking palagay, HINDI. Ang matali sa isang bagay na hindi pa nila lubusang napaghahandaan ay isang malaking hamon sa kanilang murang edad at katawan. Hindi tama na hayaan ng isang babae na mawala sa kaniya ang kinabukasang hinahangad ng kaniyang mga magulang para sa kaniya. Ito may nangayari sa kaniya dahil sa ito ay kaniyang kagustuhan o hindi, hindi natin dapat natin ikulong ang ating sarili sa kaisipang

ito ay pagkakamali ng babae lamang. Paano na lang kung siya ay biktima ng incest o rape?

Sa kabilang banda, sa tuwing makakakita ako ng isang batang ina, ang una kong naiisip ay ang pagrespeto niya sa buhay na nasa kaniyang sinapupunan, ang kabutihan sa puso ng mga batang ina na ito na tumutulak sa kanila upang buhayin ang kanilang anak sa halip na ipalaglag ito para lang makaligtas sa pangungutya at panghuhusga ng iba. Ito naman ang pangalawang mukha ng mga batang ina na madalas hindi makita ng ibang tao.

Sana ay lagi nating pakatandaan na tayo ay tao lamang at tao din sila bagkus wala tayong karapatang husgahan ang kapwa natin. Tayo‘y nilalang ng magkakapantay-pantay, walang nakakataas sa kung sino man. Hindi makakatulong sa kanila ang mga ganoong salita. cont. to p18

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Filipinos to achieve change -- not only on our economic and societal status but moreover on the system of our government. We have viewed almost all politicians, especially the President, to be either incompetent, ineffective or corrupt. But we have overlooked the fact that the way we define our leaders also shows how we define ourselves.

Our government has evolved significantly from hierarchy to religious and sectorial until such time we have gained our independence and have established a democratic system. We have learned lessons from the past that are noteworthy which have influence the creation of our very own constitution that serves as the backbone of our standing as a nation. The democratic form of government is seen to be the highest setup of governmental system as the people have the choice to elect the leaders they want and the same power to have the latter impeached from their positions.

This right has in itself granted us one of the biggest power to make a change and also a great responsibility in helping achieving the same. But there are still some of us that do not exercise this as one of their human rights and these people are also those who clamor the loudest when hard times arrive, which begs the question, ―Why vote?‖ Questions like, ―What would it benefit me if I vote?‖, ―What do I get if I vote?‖, and ―Would my vote matter among the millions of votes and voters there are?‖ are just some of the reasons why we don‘t progress as a nation. When you come to think of it, the benefits of voting are not plainly seen but would be very evident during times that we are dire need of help, change, equality, and progress.

Taking for example the number of young people who are registered votes, we comprise the majority of the entire voting population. On the latest account, the highest number of voters comes from the age bracket of 20-25 years old. This is usually composed by the college students, fresh college graduates, and young professionals who are among those who have the greatest needs and at the same time the greatest contribution to our nation‘s economy, workforce and human resource.

We were once free but not later we lost that freedom. Our ancestors have unceasingly strived to gain back our freedom.

Lives have been lost, blood have been spilled. Your right to vote is not just a simple rule printed on a piece of paper but it is a right written in blood.

In our aim to witness and experience change, your vote is a crucial factor. Not only that it would decide the fate of your locality in the next three years or our nation in general for the next six years, it will also at some point define our nationalism, patriotism and responsibility as a Filipino. Moreover, our responsibility is not limited to ourselves only but it encompasses our family, community, and fellowmen. For only when we do what we have never done will we have what we never had.

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#FASTTALK The CITians speak up and answer the question ―Why vote?‖ FOUNDED 1960

TheJuanWhoGotAway

JEMUEL B. GARCIA III Editor-in-Chief

Because it‘s not only my right but it is also my responsibility.

As they say, the best way to create the future is to create it, so with our vote, we create our nation‘s future. #ATFastTalk

JOHN BREX B. BRIONES Associate Editor ALLYN T. ARTATES Managing Editor

G-Cliff O. Bartolome It is to perform the privilege of choosing the right, justiceminded, hardworking, and well-groomed leaders of our country. It is our right that molds the fate not only of the country but also of the Filipinos. #ATFastTalk

PagbabaGo Because if we want to change the world, we must in ourselves start the change by choosing and voting wisely. #ATFastTalk

JANZ M. SAMPATON News Editor AIMEE JANE D. URETA Feature Editor RAFAEL JERICHO E. MAGALIT Literary Editor JULIE ANN JOY R. JARQUIO Sports Editor

MukhaBayan Dahil ikaw, ako, at tayong lahat ay may responsibilidad hindi lamang sa ating sarili kundi gayon din sa ating bayan na panatilihin ang kalayaang pinag-alayan ng dugo at pawis ng ating mga ninuno at bayani. #ATFastTalk

Mr.Right Bangod bukon eang man it dapat ro presente eang do atong nga paga-isipon kundi pati pa gid do buwas-damlag it mga batan-on ang do sunod nga mga henerasyon. #ATFastTalk

CRISA MAE G. DALA Senior Staff Writer

JOHN PAUL DOMINIC A. BAYLOSIS PEARL ROSE ANNE C. TALAM GEMMA S. NALANGAN SARAH JOY G. MATITU LELANIE D. BINDOLO Junior Staff Writers ANDREA D. FLORES Senior Photojournalist

JOESTINE CLYDE V. TOLORES Senior Graphic Artist

TenderChoosy The right to choose and the right to change is bestowed upon us as the fruit of the sacrifices of those who wanted to change and challenged the norm. #ATFastTalk

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SHADES & SHADOWS JEMUEL B. GARCIA III

― , matter expand when subjected to high temperature. Therefore, I am not fat, I am hot.‖ A joke which I came across when I was browsing through my Facebook news feed. Funny it may seem but obesity is not a simple issue.

Multimedia has brought about as many advantages as it has not. The ―idiot box‖ itself has brainwashed us with concepts such as what the ideal body must be (those with bulging abs, biceps, and slim waist lines),

opinion that achieving the latter requires 70 percent diet and 30 percent exercise (which is not that much applicable nowadays), that fast food is better than slow, home-cooked meals (yes, and take note that fast food is literally fast because it shortens your life expectancy), that drinking a certain fruit juice drink will make you slim instantly (only to know that there is a requirement for proper exercise and diet), and so much more.

These ideas have somewhat created a new division in our brains that at some, if not most of the time, tells us to judge people who are unusually larger for their age level.

But doing such is not helping. Fat shaming as what it is commonly known, is an appalling act. In fact, telling someone that he/she is fat especially in a mean manner will not motivate him/her to lose weight. It may lead to depression and make overweight people to gain more

weight and cause serious mental problems.

Fat shaming, as with smart shaming, has been a trending topic in social media for quite a while. It has been as if we were born in a world full of standards – that you must walk like, talk like that, eat this and not that, wear this and look like how everybody looks. Visual stimuli has its deep psychological effects.

Have you ever wondered why only sexy men and masculine men endorse undergarments? Recently, brands and endorsers have (or may have) come to think about including plus sizes models in the group of people endorsing clothes. But as of the moment, only women are seen on some brochures. How about plus size men? Are they not capable of doing modeling or is it because, again, it is not directly acceptable for the general public?

to come towards him.

Good naturedly, thinking that maybe he just like to ask for something, we approached him. Out of no regards he pointed to my hair and said, ―To

should not touch the ears and collar of our uniform. Okay, thirsts quenched. Then I asked them if how they could judge my hair based on the said rule. They answered that they cannot see any problem with it and even asked me to show and explain to the guards the right rules.

To make this long story short, I followed their words and comply with what was given.

But my fight for the unrequited didn‘t cave in; more questions had sprouted, like my mind had been an instant breeding field of issues, waiting for its mate. Then there comes this light bulb moment, now we have this light bulb moment that ossifies towards a resolution and we have this light bulb that seeks to light up a series of new light bulbs, I had the later light bulb moment—pity on my soul. Queries arose, but one really made a catch, ―What are the moral and academic basis of the rule?‖ cont. to p18

cont. to p18

Bad Hair Day ESCABECHE ESPECIAL JOHN BREX B. BRIONES John brex b. briones

a wrongly combed hair.

I didn‘t even realize that there was something wrong with my hair.

Like duh, I have been living all of my life with it, and one way or another, I had went with any hairstyle and even dyed it brown at one rebel times of yore. I was then entering our university; applause for the new system that confuses me even months after that entrance/exit system was adapted, relate anyone?

As I was saying, I had just then entered our university with my good friend, Jimmy (We have just our lunch then), when a security guard had called my attention and asks me

ing buhok paputoe mo dun hah, next time indi ta eun pasudlon.‖ Out of

astonishment (and bafflement) I had just replied with an okay and went to the rest of my day‘s rendezvous. But that encounter really bothered me and somehow, to be honest, wounded my pride. What‘s wrong with my hair anyways? I had been passing those gates for like two years now and never had I ever encountered such incidence, not ‗till that day. To answer my troubled soul, I had decided to ask our Guidance Counselor to ask a certain question that had really bothered me. What is the basis of a ―proper‖ haircut?

I had then received an answer via the lost and the late student handbook. The basis according to it, of a ―proper‖ haircut for men is: it

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Campus beat ChickenNiJoy

OnlineGuru

Sana may ibang concessionaire sa cafeteria para may choices naman. O di kaya make the food choices appetizing for students.

CampusHotTea

Why would I consider our school ASEAN-ready if the students still need to fall in line during enrollment? Falling in line should be just an option. We need to develop an online-based enrollment.

Wala nga tayong covered court, mag-iintegration pa?

EventOrganizer

Sociopath Let‘s first integrate the cooperation of the administration to the needs of the students before integrating to our neighboring countries.

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We reserve the rights for the concerned to respond with the issues given. You are all free to visit our office or to contact our editors about your respective concerns.

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Paano tayo magiging ready? Wala nga tayong maayos na pinagdadausan ng programs natin, plus maraming facilities na kung hindi gumagana, ayaw naming ipagamit kaya nagmimistulang decoration na lamang.

Mr.Invisible

XChangeStudent

I had never read any post about the school‘s budgetary report. I know that not all students care to read it, but aren‘t you supposed to be posting it? Meron ba? Saan?

Please show the way.

Yung iba naman nating mga instructors and professors are professionally ready na to encounter ASEAN students.

Makabayan Ang ISO ay makapagpapabag sa pamamalakad sa ating paaralan dahil ito ay may mga dapat sundin para makapasa ang ating unibersidad.

AngelsBroughtMeHere For me, CIT is not yet ready for ASEAN Integration kasi marami pa tayong dapat ayusin at paghandaan in terms of facilities natun. Medyo kaabo pa ta nga kueang para sa ASEAN ngarun.

Pero sa quality it education hay tiwala mat‘a ako nga kaya it school dun.

Positivity In terms of platform and facilities, I think there are a lot to improve.

We must come up with an engaging environment towards the development of personal and interpersonal skills.

JuanDeLaCrushed

DarkusGorgon

Hunyango

I don‘t know the purpose of ASEAN Integration. Somebody should inform everybody for us to know and be aware of this ASEAN Integration.

Maganda lang naman yung campus natin kung accreditation.

Minsan nga na-iisip ko sana accreditation na lang araw-araw para laging maganda at maayos.

Some of our instructors lack professionalism. Some are inconsiderate, ill-tempered, and sometimes unreasonable.

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Campus beat THE AKLAN TRADESMAN

CAMPUS POLL POLL QUESTION:

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The Aklan Tradesman Publication has been serving as a figurative instrument in voicing out the thoughts of the student body. Moreover, it remains sturdy and determined in conceptualizing quality reading materials for the benefit and information of the entire CIT community and for everyone in general. For this poll, we chose 300 ASU-CIT students randomly and asked about their impressions regarding the preparedness and readiness of ASU-CIT for the ASEAN Integration. We have consolidated the results and have stratified the reasons why the students answered yes or no.

Do you think ASU-CIT is ready for the ASEAN Integration?

300

110

MALES

190

FEMALES

STUDENTS RANDOMLY S E L E C T E D

while

209

91 said that the college is ready for ASEAN INTEGRATION

said that the college is not yet ready and that it has a lot to improve.

30.33%

Relatively, those who answered

NO

69.67%

202 VS 98 respondents has an idea about or know what ASEAN Integration is

Infrastructure/Facilities Administrational support Student Services Student Organizations Sports and Cultural Quality of Instruction Professional Development Extension Activities Transparency Public-Private Linkages

1

don‗t know what ASEAN Integration stands for or what it is all about.

Infrastructure & Facilities

98 32 18 12 11 11 8 7 6 6

in the question are most likely knowledgeable about ASEAN Integration.

STUDENTS HAVE NOTED THE INSUFFICIENCY ON THE FOLLOWING FACTORS:

2 Administrational Support

3 Student Services

The school‘s practically a place of oppression. And for the lacking part, does anyone need to state that? The school‘s lacking the proper trappings of a school. It also discourages uniqueness and self-expression.

The school, quite frankly, is a sad place. It won‘t be ready for anything until it wakes up from its dreams of the second world war. @RemingtonTheMermaid Just imagine hosting a program with international exchange students, tapos biglang umulan.

Get the point? @UmbrellaElla Being part of a student organization, I have witnessed the lack of support from the administration. We only feel their support if the matters concerned them. @Diva_Performer There are some rules that are outdated and unreasonable. We are on the 21st century, might as well review the rules and regulations and make it applicable to our generation. #Bangbangbang

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Continued from p14 (Tinatago) Now may be not the time for us to appreciate our own bodies (and even those of the others) but eventually we will learn to do so. The capacity of a person is not measured on his physical aspect. We must try to look beyond what is physical for us to understand true beauty.

Yes, being physically fit is a must for it will not only make you Continued from p11 (PAASA)

because of the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP); accused of selective punishment on public officials who were into misfeasance of their Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), and was sarcastically lauded for his incompetence in resolving the Mamasapano Killing Incident. Just as expected, all his deeds vanquished because it has been overpowered by his shortcomings. With these massive turnout of events, I could say that the word ―Bongbongzoned‖ (a word popularized by the netizens) seemingly fitted his fate. He did everything he had to do, but he just woke up from his nightly sleep and Continued from p14 (Bad Hair Day) Not that I am saying that I am that too academically inclined, only that, does having a proper haircut regulation for an educational institution parallel to its academic progress? Does coloring my hair (with any color that I want) equates to me being, let‘s say radical? Isn‘t that too stereotypical? Let us not be so shallow to propagate such nonsense idea. Why nonsense?

Simply because it does not lead towards something productive. First and foremost, we are not a military university. Second, this rule only teaches students, the future professionals, to judge their co students based on their hair or even physical structures, beyond

opinion pleasing to look at but it will also give you health benefits. Another thing that we must remember is that not all fat people are overweight or unhealthy, some possess such body structure due to biological reasons.

But nonetheless, each of us have our own set of standards of beauty and perfection and that each of one us have our own definition of the same.

Be proud of what you have and what you are.

Continued from p11 (Husga)

suddenly he was called a good-fornothing president.

Tracking back the history of Philippine politics, I found it very ironic that such sequence of events has become perennial among all the past presidents of the republic. The fact that the spirit of activism against the elected authority also rises among the people who voted for them makes me laugh at the back of my head. This also makes me feel a sense of irresponsibility for pinpointing to others their own flaws.

Having said this, I remembered what my history professor told us during one of our classes, ―With the attitude of the Filipino people towards the government, there is no doubt that a tyrannical type of leader is fitted to govern us‖. Indeed, what

she presumed happened. Today, we are facing a new chapter of leadership and responsibility, not only for those who are elected, but also for the electorate. I hope that one day, these politicians and officials will still be standing in the same grounds where you are standing today, and never shall you revolt against the people you have chosen, that I shall never hear a word like PAASA as a sign of discontentment to what other people can give, and I will not see the same people on the streets crying for injustice. I hope that the cyclical history shall not repeat itself. As they say, ―Parang pag-ibig lang yan. Pinili mo kaya dapat mong panindigan.‖

personality and aptitude. Lastly, we are not, as what my other friend said, a cookie cutter school that seeks uniformity and for those that do not resemble the cutter‘s contour, they will find ways, by drag or by tow. At most times, we must develop a community that has great respect to personal freedom of choice and individuality. A campus culture that values all the colors at any given hue and not only the blacks and the whites. The world is no place for people who follow the crowd. Why would we teach our student to fit in, if what we are aiming for is for our students to standout?

I had read onetime that the best way to educate a youth is when he is at his comfortable whole-being.

Tantamount to this is when you let a

person be what he would like to be, with limitation only when he is causing any harm towards others. I have never seen any hairstyle that hurt,, humiliated, or killed someone— except, I guess, during tricycle rides when a woman forgets to tie her hair.

I do not wish to question directly the administration that builds the rule; I somehow see their grounds for building it. I only want to deliver a message that, hey, time changes, the rule is outdated. We must not contain ourselves on laws that only creates skin-deep solutions, let us converge our effort on building laws that aids student to develop the best of who they are—at any given hairstyle. This actually reminds me, I need to buy fresh hair clay. Yes, I love my hair, don‘t we all?

Ang kailangan nila ay gabay, tulong at pag-unawa hindi tsismis at paninirang-puri. Tandaan nawa natin na ang isang batang ina ay hindi lamang responsibilidad ng isang ina kung hindi responsibilidad nating lahat.

Responsibilidad nating itaguyod hindi lamang sarili kundi gayon din ang ating kapwa tungo sa pangkalahatang pag-unlad.

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AKLAN STATE UNIVERSITY-COLLEGE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Supreme Student Council, AY 2015-2016 Summary of Financial Statement

FIRST SEMESTER, AY. 2015-2016 CASH IN-FLOW:

SECOND SEMESTER, AY. 2015-2016 CASH IN-FLOW:

Collected amount from penalty (A.Y. 2014-2015, Second Semester)

6,116.00

Balance from First Semester

27,979.85

19,825.53

Amount collected from SSC Membership Fee

112,120.00

Amount received from the SSC (A.Y. 2014-2015)

Amount collected from penalty

6,320.00

Amount collected from SSC Membership Fee

103,160.00

TOTAL INCOME

146,419.85

TOTAL INCOME

129,101.53 CASH OUT-FLOW:

CASH OUT-FLOW:

Activities

Activities

PACSA 2015

19,230.00

OPLAN Balik Eskwela

2,913.00

World AIDS Day Celebration

108.00

General Acquaintance Party 2015

30,419.05

Christmas Day

12,509.25

FSSC Acquaintance Party and Leadership Training-Seminar

1,200.00

General Student Assembly

4,715.85

Halalan 2015

7,431.75

Debate Workshop

2,849.00

FSSC 5% Share

10,764.00

Cultural Fest and Palaro 2015

53,240.63

Project

70,100.00

World Teachers Day Celebration

5,500.00

Supplies

3,247.75

Financial Assistance

5,000.00

TOTAL EXPENSES

128,106.60

TOTAL EXPENSES

101,121.68 Total Income

146,419.85

Total Income

129,101.53

Total Expenses

128,106.60

Total Expenses

101,121.68

BALANCE

18,313.25

BALANCE

27,979.85

Prepared by:

Audited by:

Attested by:

KENNETH KIM L. VILLOCINO (Sgd) Treasurer ASU-CIT SSC

ERICKA D. REMETIO (Sgd) Business Manager ASU-CIT SSC

CARLOS S. DAOG (Sgd) President ASU-CIT SSC

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MDRRMC Kalibo: Calamity-Ready

BY JOHN PAUL DOMINIC BAYLOSIS

Aklan hails Multi-Million Kalibo-Numancia Bridge

BY PEARL ROSE ANNE TALAM

2015 GAWAD KALASAG Best Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (MDRRMC) in Region VI conducted a free earthquake and flood drills in the different schools within Kalibo and implemented the Aklan local flood Early Warning System by installing the Civil Defense Siren.

The council is led by Chairman Mayor William Lachica with Terence June Toriano, Civil Defense Officer II and is composed of 16 volunteers and administrative aids.

They are continually training new volunteers with the support of 611th Philippine Coast Guard Auxillary Squadron, Philippine Red Cross, Bureau of Fire, Aklanon Nurses and Medics and Responsible Citizens Action Group (RECAG).

According to Mr. Allan Francisco (one of the administrative aids), their

office has adequate equipment: rescue ropes, helmets, life vests, megaphones, rescue ropes, radios and first aid kits; added to that, their officers are always ready in 24 hours of the day.

He also demonstrated the process of tracking dangers in the Aklan River by analyzing statistical data of the project Noah given by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

MDRRMC also finished the construction of 2 classroom-sized evacuation centers at the front of the Kalibo Municipal Building beside the MDRRMC. The MDRRMC is also calling out for schools in Kalibo that are willing to have a flood and earthquake drill by just sending a request letter to their office that is addressed to the chairman and civil defense of the council.

DPWH Develops Province of Aklan

BY JOHN PAUL DOMINIC BAYLOSIS

THE DEPARTMENT of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) allocated almost PHP 933 million for the development of infrastructures in Aklan. The prospected projects include the concreting and widening of national, barangay and farm-tomarket roads in Kalibo, opening of Kalibo circumferential road, the construction and rehabilitation of flood control facilities along Aklan river basin, and the construction of the new Kalibo Bridge 2 along with

the rehabilitation of the old Kalibo Bridge.

The core project this year is the construction of the 450-linear meter Kalibo Bridge 2 which was started last year and was finished this July, 2015. The PHP 370 million-bridge has a dimension of 7.32 meter for its width and covers 15 spans measuring 30 meters each with sidewalks, concrete deck surface, street lightings, and a baluster type concrete railing.

A NEW TESTAMENT of Aklan‘s booming economy has now risen as the multi-million Kalibo-Numancia was constructed This project which approximately costs about P370 million, is a 450 meter linear bridge running parallel to the north of the old existing bridge.

This will be a two-lane thoroughfare measuring 30 meters each with a width of 7.32 meters and a baluster type concrete railings. It is also elevated higher than the old bridge in anticipation of a strong current of floods during typhoons.

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional Director Ediberto Tayao assured Aklanons that the project will be completed by the end of the year.

OLD AND NEW. The old Kalibo-Numancia Bridge (lower) runs along the newer version (elevated) of the same. The height adjustment is due to the susceptibility to flooding of the location. (ASU-CIT PUB PHOTO/Jemuel Garcia III)

This project along with other public constructions is headed by Regional Director Edilberto D. Tayao of Region VI with Engr. Noel Fuentebella who heads the DPWH Aklan-District Engineering Office.

When the projects will be completed, these will provide a reliable and comfortable travel to everyone from the capital town of Kalibo to any point of Aklan.

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Titans stands out in Visual Arts Contests

BY AIMEE JANE D. URETA

DANCE FOR GOLD. Laurente and Sual represents the Titans team on the Modern Standard Category of the Dance Sports Competition. (ASU-CIT PUB PHOTO)

Titans reaps grandslam champ in ASU-CIT Dancesport Competition 2015

BY JANZ M. SAMPATON

THE TITANS TEAM rejoiced as they once again received a grand slam championship in the recently concluded Dancesport Competition 2015 conducted last September 10 of this year at the Aklan State UniversityCollege of Industrial Technology (ASU-CIT) Quadrangle.

Eleven couples coming from five teams competed to gain places in two categories; seven of whom are for the Latin American Category, and the remaining four fought in the Modern Standard Category.

The competition‘s modified elimination process was convened in two heats with five dances on each category. One dance genre for each category, specifically Paso Doble for Latin American, and Viennese Waltz for the Modern Standard were added to the previous dance lineup of last year‘s competition.

During the first heat, the couples

seemingly gave their all in terms of execution, floor craft, and projection for both categories but only five from the Latin American Category, and three from the Modern Standard Category qualified for the final heat.

Stamina in sustaining their togetherness and drive was ultimately the biggest challenge of each couple in the second heat.

The top two contenders of each category became the official participants of ASU-CIT in the Intercampus Competition held last September 28, 2015, wherein Mr. Laurente and Ms. Sual followed by Mr. Casio and Ms. Sorrosa won the top two spots of the Modern Standard Category.

Moreover, Mr. Gabinete & Ms. Inamarga came second in the Latin American Category followed by Mr. Malandog and Ms. Mirasol on the third place.

AKLAN STATE UNIVERSITY - College of Industrial Technology included Charcoal Rendering and On-the-Spot Painting Contest to this year‘s Literary and Cultural contest which started last September 7, 2015.

Five contenders joined in the charcoal rendering contest while three participated in on-the-spot painting contest.

Titans Team bagged all the awards in Charcoal Rendering namely: Alvin N. Sabiaga (1st Place), Mark Vincent Palanog (2nd Place) and Danny I. Laganzo (3rd Place).

Likewise, the said team also won two out of three awards in On-theSpot Painting Contest which casted the following results: Mark D. Gumbok (1st Place), Julius R. Antonio (2nd Place), and Mark Leonard B. Peren (3rd Place).

The champions (first placers) competed in the intercampus held last September 28, 2015.

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Together with Mr. Daog. Aklan State University was also represented by Mr. Darren Hope Sejera, a Veterinary Medicine student in ASU-Main.

It was a very valuable experience for the student participants to meet their peers from other ASEAN countries to share and exchange views. The event was fully sponsored by the S Rajaratnam Endowment, covering a big portion of the expenses.

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VOLUME 3 / NO 1 JUNE 2015-MARCH 2016

Titans wins Table Tennis Champ

BY JOHN PAUL DOMINIC BAYLOSIS

THE TABLE TENNIS event became successful after it was ruled by the Titans Team who finished the game early in the second day of the Palaro 2015, held at Room A4 and A6 of the ASU-CIT Main Building.

In the men‘s category, Carl Joseph Oquendo as the second single player of the Titans team defeated his opponent in the championship event of the ping-pong match by winning four out of five sets.

With the same score, Jude Adams Rembulat and Kent Lucky Bugtong in the doubles category defeated the Pioneers team in the championship match.

For the championship event in the women‘s category, Loraine Tongcua as the first single player of the Titans team won three out of five sets against Blazers team while Divina Gracia Tibang as the second single player of the same team defeated the Blazers team by winning all three sets of the game.

Icons and Titans claims champ in Chess Match-ups

Sports shots TAEKWONDO Fin Weight Rank Men Women 1st Place TITANS ICONS 2nd Place ICONS BLAZERS 3rd Place BLAZERS KNIGHTS Fly Weight Rank Men Women 1st Place TITANS BLAZERS 2nd Place PIONEERS PIONEERS 3rd Place KNIGHTS TITANS Bantam Weight Rank Men Women 1st Place BLAZERS PIONEERS 2nd Place KNIGHTS TITANS 3rd Place PIONEERS KNIGHTS Feather Weight Rank Men Women 1st Place PIONEERS PIONEERS 2nd Place KNIGHTS KNIGHTS 3rd Place KNIGHTS -Others Rank Men Women Light Weight PIONEERS -Middle Weight KNIGHTS KNIGHTS Heavy Weight PIONEERS -Welter Weight TITANS --

BY JOHN PAUL DOMINIC BAYLOSIS

ICON‘S MEN‘S CHESS TEAM and the Titans Women‘s Chess team won the chess strategic game from their respective categories convened at Room DT28 of ASU-CIT in the second day of the Palaro 2015 competition.

Icons Men‘s team earned 4 points having three of their main players who qualified for the ASU Intercampus Sports Meet namely: Joshua Viray, Francis Ervin Magsino and Aljune Tuban.

The women‘s chess team of the Titans earned a total of 2.5 points with two of their members who represented the school for the intercampus. They were Maria Bebena Bandiola and Tina Grace Regalado.

The said game consisted of five board games, five players for each team and five rounds that included an extra play-off round for the school players‘ selection.

The Titans Team which garnered second place in the event was only an inch away from the championship as they only had a shortfall of one gold medal to the Pioneers Team.

DANCESPORT Latin Category Rank 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Team TITANS TITANS BLAZERS Standard Category Rank Team 1st Place TITANS 2nd Place ICONS 3rd Place ICONS

Rank 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Rank 1st Place 2nd Place

TABLE TENNIS Singles Category Men Women TITANS TITANS PIONEERS BLAZERS --Doubles Category Men Women TITANS -PIONEERS --

Rank 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Rank 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Rank 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

JUMPING EVENTS Long Jump Men Women KNIGHTS BLAZERS TITANS KNIGHTS PIONEERS KNIGHTS High Jump Men Women TITANS BLAZERS PIONEERS KNIGHTS TITANS TITANS Triple Jump Men Women KNIGHTS KNIGHTS TITANS BLAZERS PIONEERS TITANS

THROWING EVENTS Shot Put Rank Men Women 1st Place PIONEERS PIONEERS 2nd Place TITANS KNIGHTS 3rd Place ICONS TITANS Javelin Throw Rank Men Women 1st Place ICONS TITANS 2nd Place PIONEERS BLAZERS 3rd Place PIONEERS ICONS Discuss Throw Rank Men 1st Place PIONEERS 2nd Place ICONS 3rd Place TITANS

Women BLAZERS TITANS ICONS

THROWING EVENTS Shot Put Rank Men Women 1st Place PIONEERS PIONEERS 2nd Place TITANS KNIGHTS 3rd Place ICONS TITANS Javelin Throw Rank Men Women 1st Place ICONS TITANS 2nd Place PIONEERS BLAZERS 3rd Place PIONEERS ICONS Discuss Throw Rank Men Women 1st Place PIONEERS BLAZERS 2nd Place ICONS TITANS 3rd Place TITANS ICONS

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Sports shots Athletics (Men) Arnis (Men) Arnis (Women) Badminton (Men) Badminton (Women) Volleyball (Men) Volleyball (Women) Softball Chess (Men) Chess (Women) Lawn Tennis (Men) Lawn Tennis (Women) Pencak Silat (Artistic Category) Taekwondo (Lightweight Division) Swimming (Men) Basketball (Men) Sepak Takraw (Men) Sepak Takraw (Women) Table Tennis (Men) Table Tennis (Women) Baseball Basketball (Women)

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VOLUME 3 / NO 1 JUNE 2015-MARCH 2016

CIT reigns ASU Intercampus Sports Meet

BY JOHN PAUL DOMINIC BAYLOSIS

AKLAN STATE UNIVERSITY – College of Industrial Technology sports delegation was declared as the Overall Champion in the ASU Intercampus Sports Meet held last September 29-30, 2015 at the Aklan Sports Complex, Calangcang, Makato, Aklan.

The winners of the said competition represented Aklan State University and competed against other state universities and colleges in the Regional State Colleges and Universities (SCUAA) Meet which was held in Capiz last December.

The following is the list of events wherein the ASU-CIT team won with the corresponding awards as Champion and First Runner-up (refer to tabulated results on the left).

Pioneers and Titans earns gold in Sepak Takraw

BY JOHN PAUL DOMINIC BAYLOSIS

PIONEERS MEN‘S TEAM and Titans Women‘s Team won gold medals for the Sepak Takraw event in the third and second day respectively of the Palaro Competition 2015 held at the ASU-CIT Quadrangle.

Pioneers Men‘s team defeated the Knights men‘s team after they won two out of three regus in the championship round of the kick-off match.

On the other hand, Sepak Takraw Women‘s category was one of the new sports that was held this

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A STRIKE FOR GOAL. The Pioneers team versus the Blazers team in an all-out match in Sepak Takraw. (ASU-CIT PUB PHOTO)

year and the Titans team achieved its first victory after they defeated their one and only opponent, Pioneers Team by having two out of three regus in favor of the for.

Both teams are qualified for the ASU intercampus meet with five players selected from Pioneers, namely: Rommel Nillosa, Juck Terryll Ingalla, Jade Abada, Gino Trinidad, and Arvin Sangilan and two players from the Titans team, namely: Genelyn Lubrique and Jackilou Tulio.

Titans Team conquers Lawn Tennis Competition

BY JOHN PAUL DOMINIC BAYLOSIS

THE LAWN TENNIS game ended up in the third day of the 2015 Palaro Sports Competition having the Titans team as the Overall Champion for both men and women‘s category.

Two pairs of players from each category were chosen to represent the school in the upcoming ASU Intercampus meet, namely: John Remmel Roga with Rohclem Dela

Cruz for the men‘s category and Andrea Flores with Maria Aiken Mijares for the women‘s category.

The lawn tennis event was composed of three subcategories for both men and women categories.

These are the first singles, second singles, and the doubles.

The game went well in favour of the Titans Team especially when John

Remmel and his partner in the men‘s doubles championship game did not let the opposing team to win a score in a 6-0 game.

The Titans team also won the second singles and the doubles category for both men and women categories.

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Pioneers dominates Palaro 2015 THE PIONEERS TEAM once again regained the crown as they topped the medal tally and was declared as the champion of this year‘s ASU-CIT Palaro 2015 held last September 911, 2015.

The five teams namely: Titans, composed of the Architecture, Education (BSEd and BTTE), and Civil Engineering students; Blazers which is composed of students from

the Hotel and Restaurant Management Technology department; Icons of the Information Technology Department; Pioneers, of the Industrial Technology Department; and the Knights team of the Evening class program fought for the coveted award.

At the end of the tiring days of the competition, the results listed below were awarded in a program at

the culmination of the event.

The Titans Team which garnered second place in the event was only an inch away from the championship as they only had a shortfall of one gold medal to the Pioneers Team, followed by the Blazers Team, Knights Team, and tailed by the Icons Team with the lowest number of gold medals saved. JULIE ANN JOY R. JARQUIO

PALARO 2015 MEDAL STANDINGS Titans and Pioneers victors Badminton race

BY JOHN PAUL DOMINIC BAYLOSIS

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PIONEERS 60 53 28

2

TITANS 59 35 44

3

BLAZERS 32 29 24

4

KNIGHTS 28 42 33

5

ICONS 24 24 24

AMIGO BADMINTON COURT became the battlefield of the badminton players during the threeday badminton competition as part of the 2015 Palaro Competition where Titans and Pioneers team won the women‘s and men‘s category respectively.

For the Titans women‘s team, Trixia Mae Cezar, Gelaine Narral and Meeka Raine Romaquin led the team in achieving the victory and goal to play in the Intercampus Sports Meet by winning the doubles and second singles

category against the Icons team with an ending score of 130-15.

On the men‘s category, Jerjenson Sallado and Romel Sugabo are the Pioneers‘ representatives to compete against other ASU campuses in the Intercampus.

Both teams have their own respective struggles to survive.

The Pioneers men‘s team had won against three teams and got defeated in game 5 against the Blazers team but in the end they overthrew the Blazers team by beating them twice in the championship event.

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