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Vol. 30. Issue 1. June 2020 - March 2021
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IF IT’S MEANT TO BE, IT WILL BE.
By : Alyssa Bea Aficionado
It is undoubtedly hard to be a student and a part of the faculty in this new normal. But how does it feel to be a fresh graduate during a pandemic? How does it feel to have so much hope for the things ahead of you when suddenly a pandemic hits? You hoped for breakthroughs entering the latest chapter of your life as a fresh graduate with so much vigor and excitement, then a pandemic happens. Continue reading
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IIST in the New Normal Tourism Planning and Development By Wenzel Tampoc
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ast November 20, 2021, Imus Institute of Science and Technology (IIST) students and the faculty of Hospitality & Tourism attended the webinar: Sustainable Tourism/Tourism Planning & Development in the New Normal via Zoom. The guest speaker was Ms. Sheila Marie Evano, Hospitality Development, Planning, and Management Strategist; Sales and Marketing Management Professional; Resort, Spa, and Wellness Industry. She discussed how they operate and the environmental protection of Hotels in El Nido Palawan. Also included are how some issues can fix, most simply. They have also carried out projects, one of which is coastal cleanup, which aims to separate waste and collect plastic bottles called the “ALTA WASTE program” that can be sold for recycling and can be used to improve facilities and maintain the area. Ms. Sheila Marie Evano also stated, “We should plant trees because it helps to improve air quality and also, trees are flood control solutions. There is hope for planting!” On the other hand, the Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT), in the new normal, assures the public that hotels will follow the protocols and precautions set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Department of Health (DOH).
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CBA joins 19th EdukCircle By Michael Angelo C. Villanueva
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n October 24, 2020, 10 Selected Students from the College of Business Administration of Imus Institute of Science and Technology (IIST) participated in the 19th Eduk Circle International Convention on Business, held via Zoom.
The event started at exactly 8 AM. led by the Moderator, Mr. Alexander Baltazar, followed by Dr. Sharmilla Chatterjee, Dr. Heidi Brooks, Dr. Daniel Keum, Dr. Berkeley J. Dietvorst, Dr. Peter Bryant, Mr. Chito Franco, and Mr. Paul Canetti, International Speakers specializing in Business.
The discussions in the said online event focused on business flows and ethics, successfully closed by the sponsors JG Summit group of companies, Great Taste manufacturer, Universal Robina Corporation (URC), Jack’n Jill Nova, and Smart Communication, Inc.
Rotaract Club IIST joins “Tree Planting and Growing” Project He who plants a tree plants a hope.”- Lucy Larcom By Lizzie Mae Posia
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n the 14th day of November 2020, the Rotaract Club of Imus Institute of Science and Technology, along with fellow Rotary and Rotaract Clubs from District 3810, participated in the Tree Planting and Growing Activity, held at Brgy. Alapan 1-C, Imus City, Cavite
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The project was launched by the Rotary International Club last year to focus on environmental care and protection. They said that one of the inspirations in developing their activity are disasters such as the passing of storms that often affect and destroy nature. Also, according to the President of Rotaract Club IIST, Allen Dela Cruz, “The goal of this project is not just about
planting but also growing because it is not enough that you just plant when you plant you should take care of it until it grows and its roots are established.” It has not been easy for them, especially with the pandemic. But with the help, cooperation, and effort of each member, it eventually became successful. They also added that they made sure they followed the health protocols against COVID-19
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TCI Enters BDCP Season 2 Awards! By Ma. Melannie Dayao
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he Collegiate Inquiry of Imus Institute of Science and Technology entered the BDCP Season 2 Awards, held virtually last February 14, 2021, at 10 pm via Facebook live.
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taffers from The Collegiate Inquiry of Imus Institute of Science and Technology attended the 2020 Youth’s Voice for the Future of Media and Information Literacy (MIL) in Asia and the Pacific, along with 278 Asian Communicators held via Zoom on November 18, 2020. The conference started at 1 PM, moderated by Mr. Marco Polo from Asian Media Information and Communication Centre, Inc. (AMIC), an international non-government organization (NGO) committed to communication media development in the Asia Pacific region. Meanwhile, Mr. Marlon Nombrado, CoFounder, Out of the Box (OOTB) Media Literacy Initiative Philippines, started the discussions empowering learners and educators. Followed by Ms. Aruselvi Azhagiri, GAPMIL Youth Ambassador for Asia Research Scholar, Anna University India, and Ms. Andina Dian Dwifatma, Lecturer, School of Communication
Atma Jaya Catholic University Indonesia, addressing information about shaping Media and Information Literacy (MIL) and access to information. After the discussion, each participant had a breakout session using Hopin as a platform to share their thoughts on the topic, which lasted about 40 minutes. On the other hand, the virtual conference is also part of the 10th annual global celebration of Global Media and Information Literacy Week, with a theme “Resisting Disinfodemic: Media and Information Literacy for everyone and, by everyone’. Successfully ended at 4 PM with a closing remark from the speakers.
CHTM CARRIES THROUGH THE CHANGES. By Alyssa Bea W. Aficionado
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he webinar workshop entitled “Hello! Japan Online” Ms. Lorenna Laanan and Ms. Midori Tanaka of the Japan Information and Culture Center Embassy of Japan in the Philippines
talked about general information about Japan, such as the way of living, culture appropriation, and historical backgrounds. The speakers discussed and explained the Japanese Government’s scholarship and exchange programs, and requirements and qualifications were talked over. The later part of the webinar was a fun
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activity; the speakers taught the students to make origami – the Japanese art of paper folding and concluded with a screenshot of everyone in the webinar. It was a fun and informative webinar workshop. The College of Hospitality and Tourism Management organized a webinar that was held on the 13th of November.
Imuseno Magazine of The TCI was one of the top 5 finalists in the College Minimalist Campus Paper Design category under the organization Best-Designed Campus Papers (BDCP) of the Philippines, which recognizes publishing organizations of every school throughout the Philippines. In line with TCI are publishing organizations from other well-known campuses such as Ateneo De Manila University (Quezon City), Central Philippine University (Iloilo City), University of the Philippines (Los Banos, Laguna), and the Cagayan State University Andrews (Tuguegarao City). In the end, CPU (Iloilo City) won the category. Although, TCI did not get it. For them, it was already a privilege to be included in the ranks of the big schools. Theyeventuallyreceivedrecognition as finalists in the competition signed by BDCP Charmain, Mr. Alvin B. Hizon. News Bits
Rotaract takes part in Bike Helmet donation By Ma. Lorren B. Aparacci The Rotaract Club of Imus Institute of Science and Technology, together with Rotary Club of East Cavite, MPaps Cycle Haus, and Bamboo Gravity, organized a Bike Helmet Donation on the 7th day of November 2020 held at Jollibee SM Hypermarket, Anabu I-B, City of Imus, Cavite. According to Ms. Jeah Macapagal, Vice President of Imus Institute of Science and Technology Rotaract Club, the said event aims to promote the importance of safety and protection of the bikers with the help of wearing full bike gears like a helmet. Project participants distributed two hundred (200) pieces of helmets to individuals who use bicycles as their means of transportation during this pandemic.
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Hindi na bago sa lahat ang hashtag na #AcademicFreeze bago pa man masimulang buksan ang klase ito ay mainit nang usapin. Marami ang nakiisa sapagkat palagay nila’y hindi pa kaya ng lahat ang ganitong sistema at siguradong may maiiwan talaga. Sa pamamagitan ng pagpost gamit ang hashtag na ito sa mga social media platforms, naipahayag ng mga tao ang kanilang saloobin patungkol dito. At hindi ko itatanggi na maging ako ay nakiisa. Bago pa man ang pasukan ay hindi na mawala sa aking isipan kung paano makakayanan ng bawat estudyante ang pag-aaral “online”. Hindi lahat ay biniyayaan ng mga gadgets, wifi connection o maging signal man lamang at hindi rin lahat ay may pang matrikula sapagkat madaming magulang ang nawalan ng trabaho. Gustuhin man ng mga bata na mag-aral, hindi ito kakayanin ng ilan. Sa katunayan, mismong Department of Education (DEPED) na ang nagsabi na halos apat na milyong mga mag-aaral ang hindi tumuloy sa eskwela dahil sa pandemya. Ngunit sa kabila ng epektong ito at ng mga hinaing ay ipinagpatuloy pa rin ang klase sa buong bansa na tila hindi pinakikinggan ang tinig ng taong bayan. At tama nga ako sa aking mga pangamba sapagkat nakita at naranasan ko ang hirap ng ganitong sistema. Ang katotohanan na lahat ay may pangamba, na ang bawat isa ay patuloy na lumalaban sa hindi siguradong sistema at na hindi lahat ay may kakayanang lumaban pa.
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dukasyon ay wag ipagliban! Yan ang sigaw ng mga kinauukulan. Ngunit ito ba ay para sa lahat? Tayo ba ay may kakayahan na? Ito ba ay nakabubuti? Ano nga ba ang sambit ng nakararami?
Habang lumilipas ang mga araw, imbis na makapag-adjust ay tila mas nahihirapan pa ang lahat. Bakas sa bawat mukha ang pagod at stress na nadarama. Dahil diyan muling umugong ang #AcademicFreeze noong Setyembre at dito hindi lang ang kakulangan sa “means” ang kanilang
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Hangga’t patuloy na sarado ang tainga sa sigaw ng madla, patuloy akong mag-iingay sa “academic freeze”. Ilang beses mang tanggihang ng Gobyerno na ito’y ma ipatupad, hindi magbabago ang aking hangad, kailanman hindi ikokondena ang maling dulot nitong sistema.
sinambit kundi ang kalagayan ng kanilang kaisipan. Madami ang pagod na, imbis na matuto ay pinipilit nalang ang mga gawain upang makapasa. Bukod sa pag-aaral ay may kaniya kaniyang responsibilidad pa sa tahanan ang bawat isa, kaya pati ang pagpapapahinga ay nakakakaligtaan na. Kung sa face to face classes may nakalaang oras lang para gawin ang mga gawain, ngayon buong araw na nakaharap sa modules o gadgets ang mga estudyante, na hindi maganda sa kalusugan nila. Isa pa sa mga nakakalulang nangyari
sa setup na ito ay ang mga bilang ng estudyanteng nagpakamatay dahil sa stress ng online classes, namatay sa paghahanap ng signal para maipasa ang assignment, nagbebenta ng katawan o malalaswang litrato upang may ipangtustos sa pag-aaral, at iba pa. Patunay lamang na hindi mabisa ang ganitong sistema. Ayaw ipagpaliban ang pag-aaral pero ang kapalit naman ay ang buhay ng bawat mag-aaral. Ayaw nilang may naiiwan ngunit pinagpapatuloy parin ito sa kabila ng sigaw ng taong bayan na hindi lahat ay may pera at kagamitan. Bakit hahayaan na ganito ang maramdaman ng mga estudyante? Hindi ba ang pangunahing layunin ng pagaaral ay ang matuto? Kaya para san pa’t ipagpapatuloy? Imbis na mapagaan ang nararamdaman sa gitna ng pandemiya ay nakadadagdag pa ito sa bigat ng mga problema. Kailan tayo patuloy na magbi bingi-bingihan at magbubulag-bulagan? Na ang sistemang ito ang kikitil sa nakararami, na ang misyon natin na matuto ang bawat isa ay kailanma’y hindi makakamtan, at ang katotohanan na hindi pa tayo handa. Hangga’t patuloy na sarado ang tainga sa sigaw ng madla, patuloy akong mag-iingay sa “academic freeze”. Ilang beses mang tanggihang ng Gobyerno na ito’y ma ipatupad, hindi magbabago ang aking hangad, kailanman hindi ikokondena ang maling dulot nitong sistema. Hindi ito isang laro at lalong hindi ito biro, pero alam ko at naniniwala akong isang araw makakapag taympers din tayo.#
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KAPAG NAG SHIFT KA, SAYANG KA?
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If you have decided to pursue another course, it doesn’t make you less of a person. Nagshift ka nang maaga? That’s okay. Nagshift ka sa kalagitnaan ng buong college life mo? Okay lang din. Sabi nga nila, hindi naman paunahang makatapos eh, ang importante pursigido ka, mahihirapan man pero kung alam mong ang kurso na yan ang makakapagpasaya talaga sayo hanggang dulo ay okay lang.
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no ba ‘yan wala ka pang ilang sem sa course mo lilipat ka na agad? “Kailangan mo lang naman i-practice pa ‘yong skills mo, makakasurvive ka naman.” Ano magshi-shift ka? “Ano na lang magiging work mo niyan?” I remember when I was in highschool, sobrang linaw na sa akin ng pipiliin kong course, nai-imagine ko kung gaano kasaya sa work ko, yung tipong I will get paid dahil sa pirma ko? Yun ang definition ko ng success. But right after we finished our first semester, na-realize ko na parang hindi ako masaya? Don’t get me wrong, okay naman ako with my professors lalong lalo na with my classmates because most of them are my friends. Hindi ko na matandaan kung ilang tao yung kumausap sakin noon nung nalaman nila na magshi-shift ako. Kesyo baka nabigla lang daw ako sa loads ng course, baka sa simula lang naman daw ganyan. Iba’t ibang opinyon ang narinig ko galing sa mga malalapit sa akin. Pero ang pinaka tumatak sa lahat ay nung may nagsabi sa akin na sayang daw ako dahil lilipat na ako ng course, hindi naman daw kasi indemand yung paglilipatan ko. I doubted myself because of that, I even imagined myself getting rejected by companies after they found out that I am a shiftee. Yes, I am a shiftee and I personally believe that that’s okay, it’s not even a crime. Their words lingered on my thoughts, sayang nga ba ang isang tulad ko na piniling lumipat ng course? According sa Target Jobs UK, there are students who consider changing or leaving their course because of several factors: pwedeng dahil sa maraming modules, it can be because of the university/college itself, yung academic challenges of studying at a college level, personal reasons, finances, or it can be because of the course itself. Pero, ang pagshi-shift ng course ay hindi madali at dapat pinag-iisipan nang mabuti. Kung medyo undecided ka pa, pwede mo rin naman na kausapin ang mga professors mo, nandiyan din ang mga kaibigan, pati na rin
ction is the foundational key to all success.” used to seeing it as a small task rather than – Pablo Picasso something else. It is not just about creation. It Art in any form can always affect people’s also uses intellect and understanding. Like Pablo emotions. It may lift their spirit, allow them to Picasso said, “Action is the foundational key to all become more resilient, could make them more success.” and art proves it. driven, confident, and happier than ever. These So, the next time you see art, appreciate are some of the reasons why art is significant. But it. When you have an artist with you, Do not why when the profession or job of some people say, BAKIT ART PA? Or ARTIST KA LANG? is related to art, it is said Because like everyone that they have nothing to else, they are happy with gain or no future awaits whatever profession If you are an aspiring artist, keep them? They always ask, they enter, and there are going. The opinion of others should not be things that a person does, why art? an obstacle for you to stop. Always strive not because of money or For me, there is harder and believe that one day, you will be any amount but because something to be gained by art. We only need that is their strength and successful too. to appreciate and pay what is in their heart. attention to it, especially If you are an in the Philippines, where being an artist is a low aspiring artist, keep going. The opinion of others profession. should not be an obstacle for you to stop. Always Yes, there is no certainty in art, but there is strive harder and believe that one day, you will still success in it. Maybe, you will not see success be successful too. Not in what profession others in art if you do not know its process. Like others, think is more important but where you see its success affiliates with hard work, patience, yourself happy, contented and succeeding. dedication, and perseverance. We should not underestimate this thing, Just because we are
ang pamilya. Iba’t ibang opinyon ang maririnig mo, some can be harsh, yung iba naman hindi. Ngayon na nasa ibang course ka na, hindi mawawala yung mga questions mo sa sarili mo. Sa pinili kong course magiging successful ba ako? Makakakuha ba ako ng trabaho at kung oo, inclined ba sa tinapos kong kurso? Ngayon na pinili ko na tong landas na to, magiging sayang nga lang ba ako? Para sa akin, lahat naman ng students e magiging successful, shiftee ka man or hindi. Makakakuha ka ng trabaho kung pagiigihan mo at pursigido ka na ma-achieve yung mga pangarap mo for your future. Walang estudyanteng sayang dahil lahat naman tayo ay may equal opportunities. Sabihin na nating may mga kurso talagang in-demand, pero hindi naman sapat na dahilan yun para mang-belittle ng ibang kurso. Ilan sa mga natutunan ko na una, walang superior at inferior na course and we should have an equal perspective or view about it at pangalawa, if you have decided to pursue another course, it doesn’t make you less of a person. Nagshift ka nang maaga? That’s okay. Nagshift ka sa kalagitnaan ng buong college life mo? Okay lang din. Sabi nga nila, hindi naman paunahang makatapos eh, ang importante pursigido ka, mahihirapan man pero kung alam mong ang kurso na yan ang makakapagpasaya talaga sayo hanggang dulo ay okay lang. I don’t encourage fellow students to shift and pursue another course agad-agad, all I want to point is, people should not view shiftees as “sayang”, kasi parang in invalidate na din natin yung pagod at hirap na dinaranas din naman nila. Kung isa ka man sa tulad kong shiftee, hindi ka sayang. Dahil para sa akin, sa sarili natin naka-base ang success at hindi sa kurso. Yes, our education plays a vital part for reaching our goals and getting our dream jobs, but let us remember that education is not enough for you to be successful. Oo sayang ka, KUNG hindi mo sasamahan ng dedication, passion, patience, lalo na ng dasal.
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Kaya hangga’t maaari, maging mapagmatyag sa iyong mga balita o isyung nakakalap. Nawa’y hindi makalimutang ugaliin ng bawat isa na magbigay respeto sa opinyon ng iba. At sana’y bago magbigay ng komento sa mga ganitong isyu at balita sa kahit anong plataporma, isa isip at isa puso kung ang mga salitang mabibitawan ba ay maganda o makakasakit lamang ng iba.
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apagkat sa huli, hindi lahat ng mga balita at isyung mainit-init at rumaragasa na nakikita ng mga mata at naririnig ng mga tenga ay totoo na.” Sa sandamukal na komento ng kung sinu- sino, sa mabilis at mapanghusgang mata at bibig ng mga tao, ang hirap ng malaman kung alin ang totoo sa hindi. Sa dinarami-raming mainit at rumagasang isyu na lumabas dito sa ating bansa nitong mga nakalipas na taon, na halos lahat ay pawang iisang panig lamang ang napakinggan, paano nagagawang husgahan agad at nasasabihan ng kung anu-anong masasama ang mga taong hindi pa nga nakakapagbigay ng pahayag? Ang kanya-kanyang katwiran ng mga tao na kanilang binuo at walang patotoo ay siyang mas nagpapaugong sa mga balita at isyung ito. Sa mabilis na pagkalat sa social media o internet ng mga impormasyon at isyung hindi pa nga buo ang kwento, paano pa makakapagsalita o maipagtatanggol ng kabilang partido ang panig nila kung naunahan na ng madla na dugtungan ang istorya o gawan na sila ng haka-haka? Ang mga panig na hindi man lang napakinggan na maaaring totoo, maitatama pa ba kung nabingi at nabulag na ang karamihan? Ang katotohanan na siyang dapat malaman ng publiko ay kadalasan natatakpan na lamang ng mga pinaniwalaang kwento. Ni sumagi man lang ba sa inyong
mga isipan na hindi lahat ng inyong nakikita at naririnig na impormasyon sa kahit anong plataporma ay totoo. Hindi pa rin ba kayo nadadala sa dami ng nagdaang isyu na walang katotohanan at katuturan o sadyang kay dali na lamang talaga maniwala sa ating mga nababasa kaysa mag-usisa ng maigi bago magsalita. Ngunit, paano kung isang araw ang pinaniwalaang paratang ng naunang partido ay pawang kasinungalingan lamang na halos ipinagtanggol na nang sambayanan, ano na lamang mangyayari sa kabilang kampo na nagsabi ng totoo ngunit napangunahang husgahan ng tao? Maibabalik pa ba ang dulot ng sakit ng mga salitang binitawan at ipinaratang sa kanila? Eh ang mga pangungutya at pagbabanta na kinomento? Ang pagkatao o imahe na siyang naunang husgahan, mabubuo pa kaya? Hindi ba’t hindi na? Kaya hangga’t maaari, maging mapagmatyag sa iyong mga balita o isyung nakakalap. Nawa’y hindi makalimutang ugaliin ng bawat isa na magbigay respeto sa opinyon ng iba. At sana’y bago magbigay ng komento sa mga ganitong isyu at balita sa kahit anong plataporma, isa isip at isa puso kung ang mga salitang mabibitawan ba ay maganda o makakasakit lamang ng iba. Sapagkat sa huli, hindi lahat ng mga balita at isyung mainit-init at rumaragasa na nakikita ng mga mata at naririnig ng mga tenga ay totoo na.#
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IF IT’S MEANT TO BE, IT WILL BE. By : Alyssa Bea Aficionado
“I am planning to take the board exam sana by October 2020. But I know prior [the announcement of] the postponement by the PRC that it will be canceled. Because pandemic made most of the things uncertain. So, I changed my plan, from starting my review to applying for a job. But I still believe in God’s perfect timing,” says Ricci Jan Mae Roca, a fresh graduate from the College of Accountancy. The virus made ordinary people’s plans canceled, plans to travel, plans to do something or go somewhere. But for a fresh grad, their future is what was canceled – their plans for their career and for the things that they may do for the rest of their lives. Even the privilege and joy of marching as a graduate was not given to this batch.
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Imagine having to study for years and reap all the hard work and sleepless nights, all the struggles and the battles you fought for so long but not being able to do so because of a breakout. “Pagmamartsa na lang, pinagkait pa” says Roca. This statement is not to blame anyone; it’s just a sentence of agony, but what’s there to do than cope with whatever is offered, especially in these trying times. Five years of hard work and anticipating the day where you will finally have the chance to accept your diploma and move the tussle in your toga hat and shout aloud that you are now a graduate, your parents walking you and being proud of you, your friends crying because of memories and the end of an era, all this compressed and converted into one
slide. “Pero yun nga, I accepted na ganun talaga. And we should not be too much affected because what’s more important is, I still made it, with my desired degree.” Roca is still looking into the bright side of life even in this season. Seasons, plans, people, everything changes. Some changes suddenly, some are meant to change, some take time to change, and some changes aren’t even acknowledged. Plans of the fresh graduates may have been moved, but all those plans, hopes, and dreams will happen if those are bound to happen. Nothing can stop it from happening, and nothing can stop them from fulfilling all those dreams. Never lose hope, for if it’s meant to be, it will be.
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PandemiCavite: Unemployed, Underemployed, Employed
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n March 17, 2020, Gov. Juanito Victor Catibayan Remulla Jr. announced that Cavite is under Enhanced Community Quarantine or (ECQ) under President Rodrigo Duterte imposed effectively amidst of increased number of COVID-19 cases in Luzon. Industries and small or large businesses are forced to stop their operation to avoid the escalated number of cases. Due to many closed companies, many people hardly lost their jobs, income, and profits in supporting their families, especially the busy life of Caviteños stop. As result, some establishments were allowed to continue their operation to abrupt increase from same quarteOn March 17, 2020 Gov. Juanito Victor Catibayan Remulla Jr. announced that Cavite is under Enhanced Community Quarantine or (ECQ) under President Rodrigo Duterte imposed effectively amidst of increase number of COVID-19 cases in Luzon. Industries as well as small or large businesses are forced to stop their operation in order to avoid the escalated number of cases. Due of large number of closed businesses, many people hardly lost their jobs, income and profits in supporting their families especially the busy life of Caviteños, stop. Reducing the number of workers, work arrangements, and reduced working hours are the best options to avoid the risks of the pandemic. In addition, Labor Force placed 7.2 million of estimated 11.2 million population from a range of 15 years old and above; 66.9% means six hundred thirty-nine (639) in 1000 population was either employed or unemployed. The unemployment rate is recorded at 12.4% as it is recovered compared to the previous quarter rate, which was 16.7% as of July 2019. In the 1st Quarter (Jan-Mar), the unemployment rate is 7.7%; an increase of 10% for 2nd Quarter (Apr-Jun) estimated at 16.7% and for July a decrease of 4.3% as 12.4% of unemployment due of the pandemic. However, underemployment drastically increases than unemployment
because most of them are self-employed workers and part-time workers. Underemployment in the 1st Quarter (Jan-Mar) estimated of 11.6% then a rapid increase of underemployment peaks of 11.1% as a result of 23.7% and for July a decrease of 1.8% as an improvement under GCQ. As of July 2020, a total of 2,000 OFWs in Cavite that are registered go back to their families because of significant cases in different countries, increasing the jobless rate in Cavite. Consequently, the number of returnees increases weekly, as stated by Gov. Jonvic Remulla. Nevertheless, the New Mall Policy affect also the opportunity to do jobs for everyone because businesses reduced the number of employees because of a decrease in sales; therefore, it raises the number of unemployed workers in Cavite. Before the pandemic, the rate of unemployed, employed, and underemployed is high, but because of the crisis, a rapid increase in all divisions is visible and experienced by a lot of people not only in Cavite but also for the whole country and overseas. Even though there’s a high rate of unemployment in Cavite, it is seen that there’s an improvement because the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) propose 3,000 job openings amid Covid-19 as of March 15, 2020 up to now. Thus, Cavite still provides the best quality of offerings for workers for its development.
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Unemployment rate in CALABARZON (HIGHEST)
3.6% Unemployment rate in Zamboanga peninsula (LOWEST)
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By Rose Dequina
ere’s to a Lousy Christmas and a Crappy New Year! – F.R.I.E.N.D.S 1994 (Season 1 Ep. 9)
Who would have thought that this line could be so accurate years after the episode was produced? Well, unlike other natural disasters, the pandemic is a surprise for everyone. One thing is for sure; it is not easy to cope up with something unexpected. 2020 is a year of change and survival. With all the restrictions that have been mandated, how on earth can people stay sane and productive? Generally, people’s lives prepandemic are stabilized with activities that involve interaction with friends, co-workers, and so on. On the other hand, humans are known for having the ability to adapt. No matter how serious the situation is, they will always find a way to stay distracted and mentally healthy. Since most of us are staying at home, one of the hobbies firmly established this quarantine season is Binge Watching. According to Newsweek that F.R.I.E.N.D.S ranked 7th place as most-watched shows on Netflix for the year 2020. There’s no doubt that this happening will occur. Despite being aired
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in 1994, the show is still admired by the hearts of many because of its naturally relatable episodes. The episodes are not just the reason why viewers are attached to the American Television Sitcom. The characters are also given life by such talented actors and actresses and the relationships formed inside the scenes and behind the camera. If everyone is going to be so realistic, some of us are so into some shows, to the point they make us realize the things that truly matter, and that is to have contentment. Based on the 10 Seasons of F.R.I.E.N.D.S, the ideas mainly focus on our relationships, coping with life, and still striving on areas we want to succeed. Maybe that is one of the reasons why the sitcom is still viewed today because we want a kind of relationship that lasts, the constant connection, acceptance, and the unconditional love the characters continuously provide to one another. The pandemic year has been taking so much time when supposedly we can be celebrating our lives with the people we love, but since
we’re all here, why not make the most out of it and be thankful that these shows exist. It may be common for some, but being away from the persons we used to see is a different kind of heartache, and we can normalize the fact that we can find sanity by viewing a movie or even sitcoms. The pandemic might be a torn difficult to pull out. Still, it can be used as a living weapon where we learn from ourselves, from our realizations, and start a new beginning by applying it hypothetically. This only proves the idea that home is a beautiful place to stay in. It keeps you safe and teaches you how to love yourself and be courageous.
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How ACES coping up with the new normal set up in terms of By Ma. Lorren B. Aparacci learning
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imilar on how blood quickly circulates around the body is also how the coronavirus disease can be spread through the air. Along with everyone’s fear of being infected, we read the call and outcry of the students all over the internet for academic freeze. But, no matter how strong the voice and screams are, the executives of different level of education decided to push the opening of classes. The hashtags such as #NoStudentLeftBehind #LigtasNaBalikEskwela #PisoParaSaEdukasyon trended online, as the students worried that they cannot afford to enroll this school year and the difficulties that this new normal of education can bring.
As everyone hoped for changed in decision regarding of the opening of classes and as much as unstoppable disaster, the decision of executives was unshakeable. On September 2020, despite of pandemic and crisis we are all in, numerous educational institutions in different part of our country opened and continued to give their best to provide a better quality of education. Including to this educational institution is Imus Institute of Science and Technology (IIST) were they used platform such as zoom, google classroom, google email and messenger to reach and communicate to their students. Those said platforms helped both teachers and students to exchange lectures and transmit their knowledge. It has been five (5) months since the classes begun. The students scream still echoing as their worries was already happening. The worries that they would have difficulty in new set up or they would not be able to learn anything. Therefore, aren’t you all wondering and curious on how students like ACES, cope up with this new normal of education? Let us find out what activity that are difficult or impossible to be done on online classes, what technique/s they do to solved it, how they keep up with the new set up and their pieces of advice. “Iyong mga lab [work] namen at coding na need namen ng guidance from our profs kase some
of us hindi magaling sa self-learning.” “Patulong sa classmate or hindi kaya [manood ng] youtube.” “To be honest, i-cope up kase kailangan makacope up ka kahit hindi mo gusto. Kase maiiwan ka kung hindi ka mag-cocope up.” “Pandemic lang ito, estudyante tayo na gustong matuto at makatapos [sa pag-aaral].” answered by Jewel Hernandez, 2nd year in computer science. “Iyong mahirap na gawin through online class is iyong laboratory works namin at actual practices bilang isang Engineering student dito kami hirap dahil walang prof na mag-guide sa amin pag once na nag-actual [na] namin.” “Iyong isang paraan is self-learning na lang talaga para matutunan mo iyong topic. [Tapos] by watching youtube or searching sa browser since na sa modern world na tayo, kung may mga bagay or topic na hirap unawain. [Pwede rin] doon ka magapproach sa mga senior year or sa instructor niyo. [At] Idadag ko rin pala [na] since wala kaming actual works is gumagamit na lang kami ng simulation applicaton para at least [kung] hindi sa actual [ay] magawa namin ito through our PC.” “Sa akin is to improvise na lang talaga, kung baga gamit lahat ng resources like iyong internet [at] tiyaga lang talaga sa paghanap o pag-research and self-learning na rin. Kung may mga topics na mahirap unawain o matutunan, magtanong sa classmates, seniors, at sa prof (instructor).” “Lahat
naman ng bagay ay kayang unawain. Tiyaga lang talaga dahil utay-utay makukuha mo rin iyong gusto mong aralin. Huwag rin natin ikumpara iyong sarili sa ibang estyudante dahil meron tayong iba’t-ibang paraan para matuto o unawain ang isang bagay.” quoted by Wenzel Tampoc, 5th year Engineering.
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ow the students of Imus Institute of Science and Tech
Campus Queen 2020: A real queen, a real conqueror! By Alyssa Bea W. Aficionado
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queen is not someone who fears nothing. Instead, a queen is someone who defies the feeling of being frightened and still conquers. Would you believe that our Campus Queen 2020 was not as assertive as she looked? “At first, I was devoured by my fears and diffidence.” Said the queen, but along the way, she mastered the art of overcoming those fears and trouncing them away. Regardless of those worries, our queen still managed to win the Best in Talent award as she excellently grooved her way to the top. She looked regal in her long gown and like a real athlete in her sportswear. But the question and answer portion was her enormous breakthrough. For that very moment, she sounded the most confident. If you just saw how all the things she learned during the preparation for that night ( coronation night ) manifested in her answer, if you just heard how happy and self-assured she was that very moment, if you just knew how sure she was about herself, you will immediately know, like every person inside the IIST gymnasium, that she will be our Campus Queen 2020. People only see one night, the coronation. They don’t get to see how much struggle a candidate has to deal with, from coming out of their shells, comfort zone, and safe places, they don’t get to see how hard they try overcoming timidity, facing hundreds of people, showing themselves in a very different manner, people
don’t see that. All people see is the night where they all look spotless with full makeup on, wearing bright clothes, and smiling tirelessly. Our Campus Queen 2020 is one of those people who feared and had worries, but the fact that she overcame it all and ended successfully is what makes her a real queen. Our queen believes that anyone who desires to do something is able as long as they put their heart to it. “We all have our invisible crowns. We are all unique, and each of us serves a different purpose. I became the Campus Queen not only because I possess the characters that fit the said title but also because I am a Queen that has departed from my haven, a Queen that is confident of my skin, and most especially, a Queen that has a heart. For if I can do it, so can you.” Said GilleiJean C. Padriquez, 20, BSA-III. She’s got the looks, the brain, but most importantly, the heart and attitude of a queen. She was terrified, but the moment she believed in herself is her true crowning for then and only then, even before winning the title, she already embodied the spirit of a fearless queen. She is our Campus Queen 2020, she was once fearful, but she overcame.
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HOW IS JPIA COPING UP WITH THE NEW NORMAL? By Lizzie Mae Posia
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e can feel it in the air, in every conversation and every news report. As we open our social media feed, our heart races a little. We toss and turn at night. This started in December 2019 when the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was reported in China, disseminate worldwide within a few months, and was affirmed as a pandemic by the World Health Organization on 11 March 2020. This took the world by a bombshell. All has ceased globally. Projects were hindered, offices were closed, and schools were shut down. Thanks to the novel coronavirus, the universe seems to have ground to a halt. Students, nonetheless, resume their education through online learning and video calls with their lecturers. As clasping schools open poses a safety risk to students, is the model currently the best choice? Dianne Tendencia (1st Year) “at first, it’s quite hard for me to adapt to the new system of learning because of slow internet connection. but as the months pass, I learned how to adjust and deal with the new normal.”
Maira Luczon (2nd Year): “I had difficulties coping up lalo na sa acads since many of us are depending on our teachers pa rin in terms of pagtuturo, and sobrang hirap mag-keep up sa classes whenever there are lessons left undiscussed tapos papa-activity agad, diba? So ayun, ‘di ko masasabing we totally coped up with the situation pero super naging helpful ‘yung internet and socmed para maka-adjust naman kahit onti.”
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Last September 2020, numerous private schools have begun their online classes, and it seems that students are having a rough time dealing with the new arrangement and using the hashtag on Twitter to vent their exasperation. The #Academicfreeze was partaken by many students because of how arduous online learning is compared to physical classes. Several students grumbled that they are no longer learning, as their emphasis has moved regularly to complete tasks. Presently, students are peering at over a year of studying from home, with several colleges and universities planning to continue online learning next year. How will they be elicited by their wellbeing and academics? Let us nourish our curiosity by the statements of JPIANS from different year levels on how they are coping up in the new normal. Are their ordeals the same or different?
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Rachelle Dimaandal (Third Year): “Building a strong bond with supportive and caring people is one of the most effective coping mechanism. The second thing that helped me to endure hardships is being gentle and patient with myself. Third, filling my mind with a lot of positive but realistic thoughts and practicing to have the mindset that rest is not a sin, it’s okay to rest when you feel tired. Lastly, but the most important of all coping mechanisms is keeping my communication with the Lord.”
Erwin Luczon (Fourth Year): “Actually matatapos na tong 1st sem pero nags-struggle parin ako, sobrang dami Kasi Ng distractions. Pero one thing na nagpupush sakin to continue is ‘yong pangarap ko na maging CPA. Mahirap sa ngayon dahil halos self study at di makapagtanong agad sa prof. Pero para sakin kahit anong struggles harapin Basta wag bibitaw sa pangarap. Kailangan din Alam natin Kung ano ba ang goal and purpose natin.”
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ou don’t get what you deserve, you get what you earn.”- Tom Brands
Sometimes, the world places you in a situation where success does not come right away, and we do not know if it is the process of how things work or maybe it’s a form of reservation, where time prepares your heart to be ready for something exceptional. In February 2020, the month of “Love” to be described, also the perfect season for IIST’s “Campus Queen and King,” an event where each academic organization representative competes for the said title. One of the most influential candidates is Vince Matthew Romero, FEA --- an AB-COMM student, the Editor in Chief of the campus’ student publication, The Collegiate Inquiry, and an awardee of various recognitions from different journalism competitions in photography. The description is an understatement because this young man is not just covered with a charming face but is also possessing a grateful heart and a resilient mindset, a person who is ready to turn the setbacks into breakthroughs! Despite having such exposure, Vince is also a person who experiences misadventures in life and gets a little nervous when placed in front of a crowd. Regardless of these little details, he still manages to appear confident and optimistic. To him, no matter how easy or difficult the task is, doing and being at your best is always essential, and coming prepared is more important than not being ready at all.
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His coronation day might be held in an entirely different way or at a later date. This only proves that when you have faith, the right things will always come to you. Embracing his crown probably took a while to be placed on his head. He may not experience the traditional way of recognition, but one thing is for sure, the world prepared him a gift that no one can take away, that is, the gift of growth. Not everyone has the patience to wait or has the guts to trust for the right timing. Most of the time, some people tend to ask the fruit of their efforts immediately, but a concept not all of us can understand is the world doesn’t move for 24 hours unreasonably, this only means that there are still new days to come and brand new beginnings to start with. Things can go and shift unexpectedly, there can be some turns that are hard to comprehend, and Unpredictable happenings can change the way we look at life. Surprisingly, as we grow old, we tend to appreciate the good things more than the battles we are supposed to conquer. For Vince Matthew, a true King is not about the perks nor the favorable attention. It is about how he acknowledges his supporters as a part of success and how he become the person he wanted to be after the dilemmas he has faced. Along with that, if you know that you provided sufficient work, there is no need to fill your
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heart with worries because prizes are always granted to those people with diligence and persistence.
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It’s not you, it’s just not you. By: Alyssa Bea Aficionado
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n this trying season, everyone needs to cope, and each of us has to find a way to do so. It has been and is still hard for everyone, students, faculty members, people with jobs, or lost their jobs. It has been hard for everyone may it be mentally, emotionally, and financially.
Meet Mrs. Corazon Bagaipo, a senior citizen of the Philippines and a major in Mathematics, Profession Education, and a Research Professor at the Imus Institute of Science and Technology. She was keeping up being venerable in her chosen field since this pandemic struck, according to her, not been easy, especially with her age. Technology and the internet are the most maximized tools at this age, even before the pandemic, what more during it. The school became online; in this case, Mrs.
Bagaipo’s help in time of “need” was her grandchild. “ My apo was always by my side, especially the first weeks of teaching.” She said. But Mrs. Bagaipo is a very independent woman. As of now, she said she could manage teaching alone even without anyone’s help, but it was hard for her at the beginning. Her dilemma now is not about the technology or how to create google classrooms or google forms or zoom meetings, now it is more about the subject proper. Most of us, especially students, think that it is only us who are having a hard time, that it is only us who’s struggling, but in reality, no. It is nowhere near that, professors regardless of age or level, are also struggling. Baguio said that teaching online costs so much effort for you to consider whether your students
will understand or not, whether the method is effective, or if the talking for hours is worth the impact. Let’ add that her eyes are already blurry due to age, and she’ll have to face whatever device she’ll use for teaching for hours, preparations before every class, checking of submitted online activities, and many other things. You may say all of these are easy, and everyone does that. Of course, consider her age, 75 years old, and still do all of these. This is just one out of many teachers in any grade level and age that struggle. Let us all keep in mind that it is not only us students who are having a hard time; everyone does. So practice being considerate towards your professors if they have some shortcomings because they are all mere humans coping up as we do.