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FINALLY! BS Accountancy graduates posing with their hard-earned diplomas during the 20th Baccalaureate Mass. 487 PUPTians graduated last April 30 at Teatro Pasigueño. —PHOTO OF MR. BINUYA/ FROM ABRAHAM MAKAKUA’S FB PROFILE

104 PUPTIANS ENTERED THE HONOR LIST Kristine Louise Omiz

Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Taguig hailed PUPTians who studied harder giving excellence for their chosen careers giving them an edge for their cream of the crop. A total of 104 students were recognized as Dean’s Listers while 66 President’s Listers were awarded last April 14 at PUPT Gymnasium. Majority in the Dean’s List were BS Accountancy students, while, Education major

students also topped the Dean’s and President’s lists with a total number of 64 (21 in Dean’s listers and 43 President’s Listers). “More PUPTians are qualified as Dean’s and President’s listers than the previous years”, all according to Head of Academic Programs Prof. Lawrence Usona. This also testifies to the betterment of teaching strategies in the campus mixing with the student’s desire to aim higher, claims Usona.

In order to be in Dean’s list and President’s list, a student must have a general average of 1.75 and 1.5 respectively, both with no failing grade, has regular load of subjects, and no advanced or late subject. Roxane Rivera, top 1 President’s list and an Education major student said that students must focus more in studies as subjects become

harder as time goes by. “Magaral lang ng mabuti. Galingan lang din sa practicum/OJT [kung Senior college student ka na]. Hindi kasi madali ang buhay OJT lalo ‘pag Education major ka. Atsaka, focus lang sa pag-aaral at dapat i-enjoy at mag-chill sa mga ginagawa mo,” Rivera gave as piece of advice for students who wish to be part of the Dean’s list.

Campus reach out to others; literacy program first to launch Kent Garcia

Extending the services and resources of the PUP-Taguig Branch into the community, the branch administration went to form the branch’s community service arm, the Community Extension Services (CES), with their first program, “Edukalinga”, launched last February. The “Edukalinga” program focuses on promoting literacy for the children of Taguig City through conducting weekly lessons on basic reading and speech for daycare students, through interactive lectures and

hands-on learning activities. Furthermore, it aims to serve other individuals and communities by organizing extension service programs in sustainable literacy training among other teachers and pupils at daycare centers, and outreach programs on literacy and occupational skills to reduce poverty and generate employment. Brgy. Lower Bicutan became the first recipients of the service as the opening program was launched at the barangay’s daycare center last February 27.

Lower Bicutan’s Brgy. Captain, Roel O. Pacayra, graced the event as he gave his message of thanks to the PUPT CES officials who were led by Branch Director Asst. Prof. Sharon Joy F. Pelayo. Joining the officials as facilitators are the Bachelor in Secondary Education major in English (BSED-E) Batch 2015. In a span of three meetings over three weeks, the facilitators taught the students about the alphabet, phonics and reading, utilizing strategies like interaction and storytelling. The pro-

gram ended last March 6. CES’ goals are to alleviate poverty, and achieve sustainable economic self-sufficiency and moral recovery through: quality and excellence, relevance and responsiveness, access and equity, efficiency and effectiveness, teamwork and discipline, and impact. Other key individuals in the establishment of the CES are Prof. Danilo A. Valenzuela as co-chairman, and Prof. Carmelita D. Gomez and Prof. Annabelle A. Gordonas as its members.

PUP ranks amongst that matters for companies Michelle Olino

Asia’s leading online employment marketplace recently placed Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) among those that ‘companies prioritize when hiring.’ JobStreet.com marked PUP on 4th after the ‘Big 4 Universities’– UP, UST, DLSU and AdMU maintained to rule the three highest spots (DLSU and AdMU both on 3rd). Meanwhile, Mapua ranked 5th, FEU on 6th, PLM & Adamson on 7th and UE, PNU and TIP shared the 8th spot. According to the report, 71% of respondent companies ranked ‘school factor’ as ‘important’ when hiring. However, the rating sees a decrease from last year’s 77%. On the other hand, behavior and worksmanship are also an important factors to more than 400 respondent companies of the survey.

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SAMASA joins fisherfolks to ‘Save Marketistas recognized as Best Org in the campus Dannette Grace Ejertima Laguna Lake’ Ella Valdehueza

“We are in solidarity with the fisherfolks dito sa paligid ng Laguna Lake na matatamaan ng proyektong hindi na nga nakakatulong para sa kanila, makakasira pa sa ating kalikasan,” stated Sandigan ng mga Magaaral para sa Sambayanan (SAMASA) Co-Chairperson Marielle Formalejo. The problem of the fisherfolks in the area ignited when a proposed PHP122.8 Billion Public-Private Partnership (PPP) was signed last 2014 to create an expressway dike at the side of Laguna Lake stretching from Bicutan/Taguig City to Los Baños, Laguna. “Mayroon mahigit 300 na mangingisda sa mga lugar na tatamaan ng proyektong ito, ibig sabihin, mahigit 300 na mangingisda ang ilalayo natin sa kabuhayang noon pa nila alam” Formalejo added. According to the PAMALAKAYA-Pilipinas, a national organization of fisherfolks in the country, the project is split into two: (1) an expressway dike covering 47km from Taguig to Los Baños; (2) 700 hectares of reclamation in Taguig and Muntinlupa which will include seven islands in the lake. Effects can be devastating not only to the fisherfolks, but, to the people who are counting on the fish production in the lake, said the group. The group listed the effects such as the damage of the lake, worsening of poverty in the fisherfolk sector, and the problem of food security. PA M A L A K AYA — Pilipinas said Laguna Lake can contribute to the food security of six million Filipinos. The group also raises doubts that the project will also increase the country’s debt as the government will also borrow from Japan and Asian Development Bank. PAMALAKAYA-Pilipinas thankedthosewhosupportsthestrug-

gle of the fisherfolk as it is not for the fame but a fight for job security. Anakbayan-Taguig Chapter also warned that the project will eventually result to demolition of houses in the lake’s shoreline.

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Mr. Aquilino Causon, president of City Fisheries and Aquatic

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agement Council, counted more than 290 fisherfolks, 90 from Brgys. San Miguel and Hagonoy and more than 100 fisherfolks both in

Junior Marketing Association—PUPT (JMAPUPT) recognized as best organization in the campus last April 14 at PUPT Gymnasium during the 2015 Recognition Day. According to Outgoing JMA Pres. Eloisa Bayangos it was overwhelming due to the fact it was their first year of operation. JMA is an academic organization of BSBA-Marketing majors, while, JPMAP is their counterpart as the academic organization for BSBA-HRDM. This is a result from the 2014 split of JEMA due to the organiza-

tion’s large population. “Sobrang proud sa pamilya [JMA] namin na kahit na para kaming napilayan mula sa pagiging independent, nagawa naming tumayo at maglakad para makapunta kung nasaan man kami ngayon. Kahit na unang taon palang namin ‘to, hindi namin inisip ito na weakness but as an opportunity,” said Bayangos. She also thanked the organization’s members for their trust and cooperation. “Kung ‘di dahil sa tulong ng bawat isa, hindi rin mabubuo ang aming pamilya na united at punong puno ng pag-

mamahal,” Bayangos added. According to Head for Academic Programs (HAP) and Chairperson for Recognition 2015 Prof. Lawrence Usona, the decision was tough. The race between PASOA and JMA is narrow. Meanwhile, Prof. Usona explained why no Nemesio Prudente awardee this year. According to Prof. Usona, no one from the applicants reached the 65% mark for the award. The last Nemesio Prudente awardee was 2009. Nemesio Prudent award is given to outstanding students of PUPT.

Lower Bicutan, Old Bicutan and Hagonoy in Taguig, will eventually lose their job.

Formelejo asks the

PUPT community to join the fisherfolk’s fight stating it is inevitable that the PUPTians must help those communities, especially, near to our campus.

“Nakakalungkot isip-

in na silang walang boses, walang nakakapansin ay hindi pa natin tutulungan para mapanatili ang isang trabahong nakakatulong pa nga sa bayan,” she said. “Pangingisda

pagsasaka ang may pinakamaraming

mahihirap

bansa. Tapos tatanggalan pa nila ng pagkakakitaan? Sana tulungan na lang ng gubyerno sila na mapaganda ang kalagayan ng Laguna Lake. Hindi naman kasi talaga mararamdaman ng lahat ito, in fact, maaari pa ito makadagdag sa matinding trapik at pagkasira ng kalikasan,” highlighted Formalejo.

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with other groups, will conduct projects such as forum and signature campaign to raise awareness of this ‘anti-mass’ project.

A TALK WITH STRANGER. Student journalists from member publications of Alyansa ng mga Kabataang Mamahayag ng PUP (AKM-PUP) integrated with the laid off union workers of Golden Fortune Corporation in Binondo, Manila. The event was a realization of the ongoing problem of contractualization in the country. —PHOTO OF ALYANSA NG MGA KABATAANG MAMAHAYAG-PUP/KAI RA CARBON

Two TC members joined new roster of CEGP-NCR officers

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Two members of The CHRONICLER joined new roster of officers of College Editors Guild of the Philippines- NCR (CEGPNCR) Chapter as the finale of the 37th Regional Congress and annual NCR-wide Student Press Convention last March 14-16. Outgoing Editor-in-Chief Jeffern Dave Ando was elected as Vice Chairperson of CEGP-NCR while Junior Staff Shela Montinola was appointed as head of Education Committee in DepEd Regional Educational Learning Center in Marikina City. The team also includes Ms. Hannah Pelayo (EARIST Technozette-EARIST) as Chairperson-elect, Marimar De Guzman (The Warden-PLMun) as Secretary-General-elect, Jazzel Evangelista (The Guardian-RTU) as Deputy Secretary-General.

“Isang malaking katungkulan ang inatas sa amin. Hindi para sa ikalulugod ng sarili kundi upang ipagpatuloy ang pagsulong ng demokratikong solusyon sa mga patuloy na represyong ikinakaharap ng mga pahayagang pangkampus tungo sa tunay na kamalayan at kalayaan ng bayan sa pangkalahatan,” Ando said. The new CEGP-NCR officers said will pursue the ongoing campaigns of CEGP for the genuine campus press freedom, as well as, the advancement of democratic rights of the nation. In 2014, several NCR publications suffered blows for its pro-students and pro-masses campaigns in their campuses. In EARIST, Institute of Student Government (ISG) threatened to dissolve the present campus publication during the

height of exposés of EARIST Technozette on dubious and anomalous fees and repressive acts of their administration and the ISG itself in the said college. In National University, The National’s EIC Jon Callueng was stripped of his scholarship due to the person’s support in the calls for scrapping the impending tuition hike for 2014-2015. CEGP continuously campaigns the ongoing fight against the said campus press violations together with 185 documented violations of campus press rights all over the country in 2014 alone. The 3-day convention also includes basic and advance journalism skills training and national situation forum. CEGP-NCR is the largest chapter-formation of CEGP with 123 publications as its members.

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Pagtatanggal ng Filipino at Panitikan sa GEC ng kolehiyo, pinahinto ng Korte Suprema Sophia Oliva

UMBRELLA PROBLEM. Kanya-kanyang gimik ang mga progresibong grupo at mga unyon ng mga manggagawa upang ipanawagan ang mga problemang ikinakaharap ng Pilipino sa pagunita ng Araw ng Paggawa noong Mayo 1. —LARAWAN NI LALAINE AQUINO

Aquino blames media for low ratings Media castigates Palace for another ‘blame game’ Jeffern Dave Ando

“We exist not to sing your praises when you do well but to help watch that you are faithful to your sworn duties and to report and even chastise you when you fail to do so,” stated NUJP Chairperson Rowena Paraan to reprimand Malacañang’s tirade on media. On April 7, Communications Sec. Coloma criticized media as it portrayed the Aquino administration badly claiming to be responsible to the plummeting ratings of President Aquino III. SWS survey reported last April 6 shows Aquino got 47% satisfaction rating – lowest on his 5th year as President as controversy continues to rock the government. The survey happened after the Mamasapano Clash which took the lives of 44 PNP-Special Action Force members and 1 child civilian and rigged the ongoing peace talks between Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Philippine Government. Sec. Coloma also said

in the press conference that Media only sees the ‘bad side’ of the Aquino government, and, not highlighting well the projects initiated by the present administration. However, National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) questions Coloma’s words asking who has “refuse to disseminate correct and truthful information?” “How many times has the president addressed the nation, each time with different version of his ‘truth?’” “There is a reason the media are called the Fourth Estate – checks and balances – an essential ingredient for democracy,” highlighted NUJP Chairperson Paraan. Meanwhile, alliance of college editors in the Philippines also expressed their disapproval on the remarks. According to College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) National President Marc Lino Abila,

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avoids responsibility for his actions and searches for scapegoats when he commits blunders in his governance.” Abila also stated in their official statement that Malacanañg needs to understand the media’s role is to inform the issue of the government and society. “With the Mamasapano fiasco and sorry state of things in the country, the Palace should not expect the media to applaud and praise the President,” Abila continues. “The media is not to be blamed for Aquino’s falling trust ratings. It is Aquino’s fault for doing nothing for the benefit of the Filipino people,” highlighted Abila. In 2014 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders, Philippines ranked two tiles lower than last year. From 147 in 2013 to 149 this year, the country is lower than Burkina Faso (ranked 52), Venezuela (66) and Afghanistan (ranked 128) in press freedom.

Filipina ‘escapes’ death row in Indonesia AQUINO NOT TO THANK FOR VELOSO’S REPRIVE— INDONESIAN PREXY Svetlana Inocencio

Filipinos rejoiced when Mary Jane Veloso was saved from the brink of execution. According to Indonesian government, the said postponement of Veloso’s execution was to respect Philippine court proceedings after the surrender of Veloso’s recruiter, Kristina Sergio. “We said that only the people can save Mary Jane. We fought the good fight, we would like to think the best fight that we could ever waged, and because of this we have prevailed,” stated Migrante International. However, the group criticized BS Aquino’s credit grabbing. The group said it is not

Aquino who saved Mary Jane, but, the collective effort of the people. Last April 30, Cabinet Secretary Almendras quoted that it was Aquino’s talk with Indonesian President Jokowi Widodo that saved Mary Jane. “Aquino and his government did too little, too late for Mary Jane. If not for national and international pressure and censure, Aquino would not have been compelled to take urgent action,” the group said. Indonesia’s AttorneyGeneral’s Office also stated that Indonesian Pres. Widodo listens to human rights activists. Anis Hidaya, executive director of the Jakarta-based

Migrant Care, also said that hours before April 28, the scheduled execution of Veloso and eight others, Pres. Widodo met with local human rights advocates and asked to give him inputs in making decisions. Cecilia Veloso, mother of Mary Jane, also criticized Aquino for not helping them earlier. “Maiiwasan sana ito kung noon pa nila tinulungan kami,” she said. Migrante International urges the Filipino people to continue the fight for Mary Jane and other Filipinos who face execution abroad who were abandoned by the governement.

Naka-iskor ang mga grupong tutol sa pagtatanggal ng Filipino at Panitikan bilang asignatura sa General Education ng mga kolehiyo. Binigyan ng Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) ng Korte Suprema ang CHEd Memo No. 20 s.2013 na naglalayon ding limitahan ang pagtuturo ng Filipino at Panitikan sa mga propesor na gradweyt ng mga naturang kurso. Depensa ng CHEd, ito ay may layunin i-globalize ang pagtuturo sa Pilipinas dahil sa nalalapit na ASEAN integration sa susunod na taon. Ayon sa Korte Suprema, ang CHEd ay mayroong sampung araw upang sagutin ang TRO. Ikinatuwa ng National Artist for Literature at kasapi ng Tanggol Wika Alliance Dr. Bienvenido Lumbera ang desisyon ng Korte. “This victory is a victory for all Filipinos who clamor for a nationalist education system, aligned with the

goals of strengthening national identity, and achieving national development,” aniya ni Dr. Lumbera. Sinalubong din ng pagpupugay ang TRO ng alyansa ng mga konseho at organisasyon ng mag-aaral sa Pilipinas. Ayon sa National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP), ang polisyang ito ay anti-Filipino, anti-labor at anti-nationalist. Gayunpaman, hinihiling ng grupo ang TRO para sa isang polisiya ng pamahalaan ngayon, ang K+12 ng DepEd. Ayon sa NUSP, patuloy na maging mapagmatyag ang sambayanan upang ibasura rin ang K+12 ni Aquino. Ayon sa kanila, ito’y para lang ‘ibenta’ ang mamamayan sa mga banyaga. “This program limits Philippine education as mere producer of cheap and docile laborers and semi-skilled workers,” ayon kay NUSP National President Sarah Elago.

Left-wing Solons on Mamasapano Clash House Probe: ‘Only to hide Aquino’s accountability’ Kristine Louise Omiz

Left-wing solons all agreed that the Mamasapano Congress Probe does not aim in squeezing out the truth, instead to clear President BS Aquino for his accountability. On their statement, Anakpawis, Bayan Muna, Gabriela, Kabataan, and ACT Teachers Party-lists hit the House as two House Committees presided the probing of the Mamasapano Clash that lost the lives of 44 PNP-Special Action Force and civilians including a five-year old child. Bayan Muna Party-list denounced the House Probe on blocking the 20 questions for BS Aquino. The 20 questions reflect the queries of 80% of the Filipino people, according to the group. Questions even include US involvement in the operation. Kabataan Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon even qouting DOJ Sec. De Lima as

‘Washington’s mouthpiece’ for stating ‘direct’ US Military control in the Mamasapano Clash is ‘covered in all existing bilateral agreements between US and the Philippines.’ Liberal Party advier Rep. Edgar Erice distanced Aquino stating he does not need to answer the 20 questions because the President answered those during his public speech. “This is not a court proceeding and Pres. Aquino is just being invited or urged to at least answer the 20 questions raised. We will still persevere in the hearing to prove that it is only Pres. Aquino who can answer our questions on his responsibilities and accountabilities,” said Bayan Muna Rep. Colmenares. The Congress will present their conclusion after the assessment of the special House Probe.

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Centuries have gone that Mindanao re- organization of professionals, it’s not powers such as defense and creation of mains in Islamic influence. As far as 1521, because of Islamic ideology the reason a parliamentary system within a unitary when the Spanish tried to govern the that Filipino Muslims took arms. Threat republic means that more laws can be southern island, Filipino Muslims in Min- to Islamic identity, inferiority from oth- enacted whatever it is, even declaring its danao successfully drove away the colo- er regions, and economic marginalization independence like what happened with nialist. Even Americans and Japanese tried that the Filipino Muslims in Mindanao are Crimea in 2014, debated by critics. to rule the Filipino Muslims, but, nothing connecting to the Central Government’s Another difficulty with the paswas successful. negligence are reasons behind the arms sage of the law is MNLF’s ‘sincerity’ and When the Americans gave us in- struggle in Mindanao base on their 2005 trust issue with some of the Solons after dependence in 1946, the Filipino Mus- report. Even the word ‘Moro’ is still de- the Mamasapano Clash. lims in Mindanao rallied their indepen- batable in the area. With the political problem arises, dence, too. Not against the Americans, The group also noted that the one also questions the exclusivitiy of the but, against the newly declared Philippine radical Islamic ideologies all took part be- talk. Only MNLF had a talk and only Republic. cause its the only way for them to pre- MNLF and the government drafted the The secession continues. serve their identity that they maintained proposition. With 555 years from its intro- for hundreds of years and many colonial- In an interview in ANC, spokesduction in 1460, the Islamic culture in ists have passed. In his Master’s thesis, Lt. person of the Sulu Sultanate and from an the Mindanao has been preserved. Even Gen. Alan Luga concluded that preserv- indigenuous group in Mindanao worried with the ‘Moro-Moro’, a fight between ing their Islamic culture is a sacred duty that BBL is only for MNLF. They also exin Spain and the Sultanates of Mindan- “and are willing to die for if necessary.” pressed their disappointment to the Cenao, and the harsh Land Registration Act Thus, the fight for autonomy is a matter tral Government that if BS Aquino wishes of 1902, Philippine Bill 1902 and Pub- of identity maintenance—an importance peace, why exclude groups in Mindanao lic Land Act of 1903 which legalized the lesson for the Filipinos in general in the such as the Sulu Sultanate, indigenuous ‘land grabbing’ of the Christian Filipinos midst of globalization and ‘neo-Westerni- groups, MNLF and even terrorists groups to the once-Muslim dominated Mindanao, zation.’ like Abu Sayyaf? the culture and identity of the Filipino THE OBSTACLE THE FUTURE Muslims in the area was defend According to Sen. Miriam San- Peace never comes in exclusivied. That’s why the rebellion in 1960s happened. When the Jabidah Massacre in 1969 arised, ENQUIRY OF BANGSAMORO BASIC LAW BETWEEN it is not a coincidence that Nur PHILIPPINE SOVEREIGNITY AND FILIPINO MUSLIM IDENTITY Misuari (a UP professor and Is- Written by Sophia Oliva, Jeffern Dave Ando | Artwork of Blances Sanchez lamic studies scholar) established Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)— a separatist group aiming to establish an independent state for the Filipino Muslims comprising Mindanao, Sulu Archipelago and Palawan. However when MILF began a talk and eventually led into signing of 1971 Tripoli Agreement and establishment of Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) in 1989, a group separated from the pack. The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) separated because the group t i a g o, believes that it is nonsense to stop the BBL is unconstituarms struggle and talk with the Central tional. Citing that there Government. is no ‘sub-state’ nor a federal In 2012, MNLF and the Central state in the 1989 Philippine ConGovernment began the talk and proposed stitution. ty as such the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). The creation of a sub-state will develop THE REASON called Bangsamoro worries that the cremore hostile According to the Human De- ation is one step to the independence groups acting worse velopment Network, a non-government of the area. With the passage of some acts than before.

Indeed that the ARMM has failed in terms of uplifting the ongoing situation in the area. The 25 years of ARMM’s existence only resulted in worsening the worries of the Filipino Muslims in Mindanao. Corruption and ongoing devastation of the long-preserved culture and identity of the ethnic groups must be abolish along side with reconciliation with all the secessionists in the area, even with the terrorist groups. BBL cannot assure peace in the area as MNLF is not the only stronghold in Mindanao. There is MILF that showcased its power during the Zamboanga Siege and BIFF, which is a separatists from MILF after MILF’s talk with the Central Government. The future of the peace in Mindanao remains blurry. As long as the reasons that created the problem will not be dismantle first. Whatever laws will enact problems will still worsen. Peace come with the preservation of Filipino Muslim’s identity alongside the sovereignity of one Philippine Republic, but, for such things to be reality, problems that created the insurgency must be settled, dismantled before anything else.

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Sources: Luga, Alan R. LTC [1981] MUSLIM INSURGENCY IN MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES. Retrieved from DTIC Online Tria Kerkvliet, Ben J. [2005] A Different View of Insurgencies. Human Development Network. School of Economics, UP Diliman, Quezon City GMANewsOnline.com

ANO ANG PINAKAMAHALAGANG ARAL NA NATUTUNAN MO SA EDUKASYONG DOSE PESOS?

“Sa stay ko kasi sa PUPT madaming mga bad experiences sa subjects, sa prof, sa classmates/ orgmates. Ito ang naging proof na hindi palaging masaya ang buhay estudyante sa PUPT. Dadating talaga sa point na you’re down and doomed and when you’re in that situation mare-realize mo na lang na life is not perfect. You don’t always get what you want and it’s ok not to be ok. Soon enough magiging ok din naman ang lahat and pinagdaanan ko ang mga ‘yon for a reason and dahil doon I became a much better and stronger person. ‘Di ko malilimutan syempre, I met amazing groups of people na nakasama ko sa ups and downs ko. Sila ang nagprove na I can have friends na maasahan ko and at the same time ganoon din ako sa kanila. Second experience na ‘di ko makakalimutan ay noong naging officer ako ng org at naging president pa, wala naman kasi akong leadership skills noong pumasok ako sa PUPT so super unexpected na magiging isa akong leader. Sobrang wild roller coaster ride noong naging officer ako. Alam ko na hindi ako perfect na officer dahilang maraming failures pero alam ko naman sa sarili ko na I did my best and my part. Dito ko natutunan na sometimes you tend to surprise even yourself na may mga bagay pala na akala mo di mo magagawa pero magugulat ka na lang nagawa mo na.”

— Chelzie Ivy Prieto BS Information Technology

The preservation of identity of the Filipino Muslims Mindanao is also maintaining the Philippine sovereignity. It is because we are a multi-cultural country.

Compiled by: Maricel Molo nd Kristine Louise Omiz “The lesson I learned during my stay in PUPT is to dream big kasi libre naman mangarap. At the same time, let God be the center of that dream, kapag ganoon [ang ginawa mo] that dream will become a reality. Natutunan ko rin how important confidence is. Pero syempre yung tamang confidence lang. Patuloy maging humble pa rin at all times sa kabila ng mga achievements na nakakamit natin. Let all the glory be to God.”

— Leslie Ann Marie Dumasig BS Accountancy “Bukod sa mga aral at karunungan na ibinahagi ng mga professor dito sa PUPT, pinakamahagalang aral para sa akin ay ang matuto akong i-open yung sarili ko sa maraming bagay, hindi lang in academic basis, pati na rin sa extra-curricular activities. Hindi ko rin makakalimutan ‘yong mabigyan ako ng opportunity maging isang student leader. Ito kasi yung pinakahumubog sakin bilang isang estudyante at bilang isang “ate” narin sa mga kamag-aral ko. Thankful ako sa sa buong PUP-Taguig for letting my College life be memorable one.”

— Lorena Dela Cruz Duhac BS Office Administration

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HALAGA NG MASO ANG MANGGAGAWA ANG SIYANG PUSO NG EKONOMIYA. Sila ang pangunahin sa produksyong nagpapalago ng kita ng mga kapitalista at ng ekonomiya, sa pangkalahatan. Gayunpaman, hindi marunong mag-alaga ng puso ang mga walang pusong kapitalista na sinususugan pa ng gubyernong kapit-tuko sa mga kapitalista. Sa loob ng 25 taon, patuloy ang pambabarat sa sweldo ng ating manggagawa. Narito ang Wage Rationalization Law para sa pribadong sektor at Salary Standardization Law para sa mga pampublikong manggagawa. Ang mga ito ang siyang nagdidikta ng kikitain ng mga manggagawa. Ito ang naging dahilan ng pagpako sa PHP466 kada araw para sa NCR at mas mababa pa sa ibang rehiyon. Ang dahilan? Dahil sa ilusyong mas mura ang pamumuhay sa labas ng Maynila. Ngunit, ang pagtaas ng presyo ay pare-parehas naman kahit saan ka man sa bansa. Ang halagang PHP466 kada araw o php13,980/buwan ay relatibong napakaliit kung ikukumpara sa sweldong sapat sa pamilyang mayroong lima o anim na miyembro. Ayon sa estistika noong Agosto 2014, ang Family Living Wage (o ang sahod na sasapat sa pamilya) ay PHP1,086/araw. Dito ay sasapat na ang mga pangunahing pangangailangan sa isang araw. Ayon sa pagsusuri ng IBON Foundation sa mga Pilipinong korporasyon na nakalista sa Top 1000 ng Forbes, 34% ang nilago ng kanilang tubo at 137% ang lago ng yaman ng mga top billionaires ng Pilipinas noong 2010-2013. Sa mga taon ding iyon, 3% lang ang taas pasahod sa mga manggawa at 2% lamang sa mga nasa Metro Manila. Kung tutuusin, kaya ng mga korporasyon na itaas ang pasahod sa nakakabuhay na pasweldo sa mga puso ng ekonomiya. Ngunit, hindi ito nagagawa dahil na rin sa walang pagsasakibo ng gubyerno na kung mas aalamin pa natin, sila at ang kanilang mga kamag-anak at kaibigan ang may-ari ng mga ganid na korporasyon. Bukas, tayo rin ay magiging manggagawa. Tayo rin ang makikinabang sa laban ng mga manggagawa ngayon na isang pambansang minimum wage na PHP16,000 kada buwan base sa kalahati ng kung ano ang isang buwan ng kada araw ng Family Living Wage. Masakit kung sabihin ng mga susunod na henerasyon sa atin na hindi tayo kumilos ngayon kaya’t nararanasan din nila ang kulang at barat na pasahod. Higit sa pera ang halaga ng maso. Sa bawat hampas ng manggagawa ay ang siyang lago ng ating ekonomiya. Kaya’t ang bawat hampas ng maso ay ay hampas para sa dignidad at buhay nila.

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ISA AY MARAMI Lalaine Aquino

“Tagumpay ay ang sama-samang pagkilos ng mamamayang Pilipino”

Isang Pilipina ang gumulat sa buong sambayanan. “Mary Jane sentenced to death and will be executed on…” ang pambungad na sentence sa mga pahayagan, telebisyon, radyo at pati na rin sa mga chismosa sa kanto. #SaveMaryJane ang ‘di mabilang at ‘di masukat na atensyon sa masang Pilipino. Execution. Big word. Isang salitang kumalabit at tumawag sa pansin ng nakakarami. Simpleng tao man o artista, pulitiko, netizens o kahit THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF THE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-TAGUIG isang boksingero ay napalingon at napasalita bilang “TO BE FREE AND TO SET FREE” pagsuporta na siya’y ilayo sa kamatayan. A.Y. 2014-2015 Isang Pinay na naEDITOR-IN-CHIEF hatulan ng kamatayan sa Jeffern Dave Ando isang panahong hindi pa ASSOCIATE EDITOR (acting) para sa kaniya. Pinay na Reniel Dave Espiritu biktima ng umiiral na baMANAGING EDITOR (acting) luktot at bulok na sistema Blances Sanchez sa ating bansa. Isang ina Adviser: Prof. Jonathan Marquez na naghangad ng magandang kinabukasan para sa STAFF Jose Rizaldo Cabudsan, Kent Garcia, Dannette Grace Ejertima, kanyang mga anak, pinilJullia Nicole Herrera, Joshua Abud, Anna Katrina Martinez, John ing iwan ang mga ito upang makipagsapalaran sa ibang David Laureta, Maricel Molo, Michelle Olino, Kristine Louise Omiz, Neil Daryl Sulit, Micah Cielo Garcia, Jean bayan dahil malabong Noelle Rodriguez, Svetlana Inocencio, Lorie Mae Dura, Shela makamit niya ang kanyang Mae Montinola, Sophia Oliva, Brian Alba, Mica Umiten, Christian ninanais sa sariling banMorales, Mark Joseph Villanueva, Mon Aaron Cruz, Ella Valdehueza , Lalaine Aquino, Alexis Marie Eugenio, Blances sang sinilangan. Nakakalungkot isipSanchez, Roselle Geronimo, Michael Angelo, Andrew Velarde in, isa lang si Mary Jane sa QUESTIONS? SUGGESTIONS? We would like to hear it from you! Please proceed to our office at G/F Building A, Polytechnic University mga inihulog ng sariling o f t h e P h i l i p p i n e s — T a g u i g , T a g u i g C i t y 1 7 7 2 o r c o n t a c t bayan sa bangin ng kapaha-

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makan. At mas nakakalungkot isipin, na sa ibang panig ng mundo, mayroon pang mga kababayan nating katulad ni Mary Jane. Nakapangalumbaba at naghihintay na ambunan ng pansin ng pamahalaan. Siya ay isang salamin ng isang maralitang Pilipino. Isang Pilipinong tinulak ng kahirapan upang mangibang bansa, niloko upang gawing ganansya at iniwan ng gubyerno sa mga panahong kailangan niya ng tulong. Limang taon siyang nakakulong ngunit kahit ang abugado ay nagmula pa sa gubyernong Indonesia. Sa ngayon, tagumpay ang sama-samang pagkilos ng mamamayang Pilipino partikular ang mga progresibong grupo sa pag-apila sa kaso ni Mary Jane. Mga natitirang tao na may pusong makabayan at marunong magmalasakit sa kababayang nangangailangan sa kabila ng pagtalikod ng pamahalaan. Nakakatuwang isipin, kaya nating mabaliktad ang sitwasyon sa tulong ng sama-samang sa pagkilos. Patunay ito na kaya nating maabot ang layunin natin kung mayroong pagkakaisa ang mamamayan. Ngunit hindi pa rin natatapos ang

laban hangga’t hindi nakakauwi si Mary Jane sa bayang sinilangan. Hindi rin natin dapat kalimutan na patuloy ang labor-export policy na naging dahilan ng maramihang exodus ng mga kababayan at ang naka-ambang K+12 na magreresulta ng malakihang populasyon ng mga cheap laborers na hindi para sa bansa kundi para sa ganansya ng ibang bansa. Patuloy ang pakikibaka ng sambayanan para sa karapatan na pilit ikinakait ng pamahalaan. Tatahimik ka na lang ba? Harap-harapan na ang paglitaw ng pagkukulang ng pamahalaan. Patuloy pa rin ang pagyurak ng bulok na sistema sa ating bansa. Ilang kababayan pa ba natin ang sasapit ng ganitong pang-aalipusta? Sama-sama nating ipaglaban ang ating karapatan. ‘Wag nating hayaang lamunin tayo ng halimaw na sistema. Hindi na sasapat na ikaw at ako ay manuod na lamang at makinig sa sabi-sabi ng gubyernong noon pa man ay ginawa na tayong hangal. Ikaw. Oo, ikaw. Isa kang pilipino. Pilipinong may karapatan. Ano na nga ba ang nagawa mo para sa bayan?

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BEYOND THE WALLS

CRUSHING THE POTEMKIN VILLAGE Jeffern Dave Ando

“There is nothing to lose but our chains!” Days before May 1, SWS revealed their employment survey conducted March 20-23. On that released day, mainstream media abruptly reported 19.1% unemployment rate, which, is lower than last year’s 27%. That’s it. Nothing follows from that report. However, Daily Tribune, a daily nationwide newspaper, printed on its April 30 issue the missing part of the story. The article revealed reasons of being unemployed. Topping the list with seven percent is the voluntary exit of workers from their jobs. Reasons also include ‘endo’ (end of con-

tract) workers, and workers from companies who closed down, on 4% and 3%, respectively. Mainstream media has been a way of the Aquino III government to let us live in another illusionary utopia. In a way, Aquino III has been always a master of lies. That was not the first time that through the mainstream [media], BS Aquino becomes the man of the hour put by him. In 2011, BS Aquino government released a survey that poverty threshold in the Philippines is now at PHP46 per day. Hence, a

Filipino cannot be labeled as poor anymore if the person has PHP46 in his/her pocket daily. How far are can we go with just PHP 46? In 2013, Philippines rejoiced when the current administration reported a 7.3% gain in the country’s GDP. Saying we are now second to China as fastest growing economy in the world. On the other hand, critics and even Filipinos who are mostly from the bottom of the economic bracket said they can’t feel this ‘upward gain of GDP’. When being asked about this, Aquino III would point ‘trickle

Jeffern Dave believes that time is gold. “Kung ‘di pa ngayon, kailan pa?!”-Abraham Ditto Sarmiento

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BIGWAS NG PAGBALIKWAS Ella Valdehueza

“Nasa kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan” “Makibaka! Huwag matakot!” Naiisip mo na ba ‘yong tinutukoy ko? Aktibismo? Oo, tama ka. Pero ano nga bang alam mo sa pagiging aktibista? Aktibista ka rin ba? Una kong narinig ang mga chants na tulad n’yan sa pelikulang Dekada ’70. Noong una, wala lang. Isang simpleng pelikula lang ‘yon na tumatalakay sa Batas Militar noong panahon ni Marcos. Pero bakit tumatak sa aking puso’t isipan ang chant na ‘yon? Balikan ang kasaysayan. Higit apat na dekada na mula nang ibaba ang Batas Militar sa bansa ni dating Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos. Ang iniisip ng iba, ang Batas Militar sa bansa ang dahilan kung bakit nagkaroon ng aktibismo sa bansa. Baliktad! Bago pa man

ang Martial Law, umusbong at namulaklak na ang aktibismo bilang paraan ng pagbalikwas sa hindi tama. Inuulit ko, HINDI TAMA. Magpasahanggang ngayon, nar’yan ang tumitinding pagnanais natin na umigpaw sa kamangmangan, sa masalimuot na kalagayan, sa kawalang katarungan at kawalang kapayapaan. Tambad pa rin ang pagiging tagibang ng lipunan. Kaya’t mapangakit ang aktibismo sa kabataang likas na mausisa, mapanghamon at pilosopo. Dahil dito, nakilala ang kabataan sa pagiging mapusok at matalas, mapanuri at malikhain. Ang kabataang estudyante, bukod sa manggagawa, ang pinakasulong sa sektor ng lipunan. Sila ay nasa yugto ng pag-aaral at pananaliksik. Ang

kabataan, bilang tinaguriang pag-asa ng bayan, ang higit na inaasahan na babago sa ating lipunan kasama ang mga manggagawa sa pamamagitan ng organisadong pagkilos. Kung titingnan natin ang kasaysayan, karamihan ng mga rebolusyon at pagbabagong umusbong saan mang panig ng mundo ay pinangunahan ng mga kabataan at manggagawa. Ilang dekada na noong pinasumulan ni Andres Bonifacio ang laban na nagpaalis sa mga Espanyol hanggang sa pinagpatuloy ng kabataan noong Martial Law na nagpababa sa pwesto ni Dating Pang. Marcos. Ngunit hindi nagtatapos ang problema sa pagbabalik ng sinasabing demokrasya noong 1989. Nagpatuloy ang mga

Ella said that the time is now for the youths to use their time and energy for nation transformation.

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down effect’ as the answer. It’s been years of ‘growing economy’, if such ‘effect’ is true or if the gain is true, why does the Filipino still feels the burden of being a Filipino? Oh yeah, it is because though the GDP has gained, prices of basic commodities and services continues its upward trend, too! It is a mandate of every administration to lie of the current stage of the society. It has been a mandate of the BS Aquino government to continue lying and proclaiming his name as the savior the country needs today. Aquino III continues to build a Potemkin village for the Filipino people to be confined in the illusion that the light is at the end of his ‘tuwid na daan’. Look at the news again, same problems still prevails. Only the name of the president changes.

The CHRONICLER Wake up. Let us wake up before this illusion eat us up! The Filipino is not dumb and is not a twig to not to revolt against this system. The Filipino knows and must know that until the leaders of today still revolves around the 1% class, we cannot have the democracy and justice we deserve. Demolitions, unfair distribution of wealth, continuing privatization of basic services, loss of patriotism and nationalism due to the continuing meddling of the West in our culture. It is not a fight of one, but, of the thousands of toiling masses. It is our only choice: to wage the continuing democratic war against the system of servants of the 1% class. Let us not continue their dream to complete a Potemkin village— an illusion behind the wailing reality of our society.

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ang mga Pilipino. Hindi tayo titigil hangga’t ‘di nagwawagi. Hindi tayo mananahimik. Dahil ang pananahimik ay tila pagsang-ayon na rin. Pagsang-ayon sa kung anong kalagayan ngayon. Pagsang-ayon sa kahirapang dinudulot ng iilang naghaharing uri. Pinatunayan ‘di lang ng kasaysayan kundi pati na rin ng mismong kalagayan ang pangangailangan natin para sa isang sulong at bagong uri ng lipunang nakabatay sa interes ng mga mamamayan. Hindi dapat magsawalang-bahala. Hindi dapat manahimik. Lumaya man tayo sa paniniil ng mga Kastila’t direktang mananakop at naibagsak ang pasistang gubyerno ni Marcos, ay ‘di pa rin ganap ang ating paglaya. Dahil pinalitan naman ito ng mga rehimen na malupit at marahas sa uring anakpawis kahit na walang Martial Law. Tayo ay alipin pa rin sa iba’t ibang pamamaraan at nasasakop ng ‘di tuwiran. Kung kaya’t dapat tayong tumindig para sa tunay na pambansang kalayaan! Igpaw pasulong mga kasama! Isulong ang pambansa-demokratikong pakikibaka!

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Excited ka na ba sa panibagong chapter ng buhay mo? Kabado sa kung anong mangyayari sa mga susunod na tagpo? Ano nga ba ang mga diskarte ng isang iskolar ng bayan? Ito ang ilang tips para sa freshies, hatid sa inyo ng The Chronicler.

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Be punctual

Ihanda ang “I am… From…”

Kung isa ka sa dahilan ng paglobo ng mga estudyanteng laging late sa klase noon, ito na ang chance mo para magbago.

Maligo bago pumasok sa Sintang Paaralan

Hinding-hindi mawawala ang introductory speech sa unang araw ng klase.

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Tandaan, dadalawa lang ang electric fan sa loob ng isang kwarto, at ang mga elite lang na mga pinalad sa seating arrangement ang nakadarama ng kaginhawaang dulot nito. Mahiya ka rin sa katabi mo na isang oras naligo at naligo pa ulit ng pabango.

Magparticipate sa events (lalo na ng events ng kurso ninyo)

Trust me, it’s one of the best chances na makakilala ka ng iba’t-ibang species ng PUPTians. At syempre naging member ka ng org ninyo hindi para humanap ng sparks kundi para maging isang produktibong miyembro.

Pumasok sa klase

Isipin mo, Dose Pesos kada yunit na nga lang ang tuition na binabayaran mo kada semester, magsasayang ka pa ba ng chance para matuto sa ganito kababang matrikula? Huwag ding i-take for granted ang effort ng mga prof sa pagtuturo sa atin, kung hindi dahil sa kanila walang mga iskolar ng bayan.

Go out of your comfort zone

Nasa bagong environment ka na kung saan wala ka pang kakilala o mabibilang mo pa lang ang mga kakilala mo sa Sintang Paaralan. Maging friendly at approachable. Kakailanganin mo ng kasangga sa exams (*wink*). But choose your friends wisely.

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CONGRATULATIONS!

To The CHRONICLER staff for a job well done last Ugnayan (2015), the annual fellowship of Alyansa ng mga Kabataang Mamahayag ng PUP. Lalaine Aquino (Junior Staff) 2ND PLACE, Gawad Charlie del Rosario Blances Sanchez (Acting Managing Editor) AKM-PUP NCR Cluster Head

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