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Top Performing School in Cavite: IIST yields excellence in CPALE 2019! By Ricci Jan Mae B. Roca
Imus Institute of Science and Technology (IIST) did an excellent performance in the October 2019 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination (CPALE) for having a 43.75% passing rate for first timers with an overall performance of 41.18%, leading the other schools’ passing rate performance in Cavite. The CPALE was conducted by the Board of Accountancy (BOA), together with the Professional Regulation Commission
(PRC) in testing centers located in Manila, Bacolod, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Tacloban, and Tuguegarao. The examination was held for three days: October 5,6 and 12. where 2,075 out of 14,492 (14.32%) of the examinees passed the exams. Seven of the successful examinees are from IIST: Ms. Jessamie Albaniel, Ms. Marizchelle Aquino, Ms. Azeckah De Leon, Ms. Rienaleen Ecaruan, Mr. Joshua
Montiano, Mr. Remzo Sumulong and Mr. Abrian Tugenio. This year’s national passing rate is the lowest rating achieved in the history of conducting CPALE. Mr. Remzo Sumulong admitted the difficulty of the board exam as he shared his story, “Reviewing for the board exam is not easy. You need to devote most of your time and maintain your focus in studying. During the review, I started to allocate most of my time to the subjects and topics which I did not fully understand... I read first the discussion or summary notes to understand concepts, then started answering the handouts and review materials to assess if I fully understood the concepts and if not, I read it again and again until I got familiarized with it.” Mr. Sumulong has been through a lot before he becomes a CPA, as he imparted, “We’ve been there in your position so I feel what you feel... remember when you get tired, rest and relax but never give up or quit... Always be positive and look forward and believe that everything is under control of the Lord. God bless.”
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College Organizations take oath By Edson John Garces
Roxanne Legaspi upon the acceptance of her duties as a newly-elected President of the Central Student Government. (Photo by Alysaa Bianca Samson)
Newly-elected officers of academic and non-academic organizations pledged their oath at the AVR 1 on August 2. The Induction and Oath Taking Ceremony recognized 12 academic and seven non-academic college organizations for the school year, headed by the Central Student Government (CSG), and the Office of Student Affairs (OSA). The program started with an invocation led by Mr. Frederick Belamala, CSG assistant secretary, followed by an opening remarks from Engr. Romarie De Guzman, the head of Student Information Office. The CSG is the highest student governing body of IIST which is responsible in conducting and organizing major
institutional activities, facilitating other organizations, and monitoring the welfare of the students. Thus, providing physical, spiritual, and academic activities. Likewise, The Collegiate Inquiry (TCI) editorial board nad staff also took their oath as the official school publication for the academic year. Mr. Vince Matthew Romero, TCI Editor-In-Chief, and Mr. Orville Zion Palmea, TCI Associate Editor, led the other staffers The event ended with an acceptance speech and closing remarks by the newly-elected CSG president, Ms. Roxanne Legaspi, assuring the students with CSG transparency and good leadership during their term.
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Institution joins the Annual Bloodletting Event By Orville Zion N. Palmea
Rica May Benedicto, during the pre-assessment of a Red Cross worker before actual donation. (Photo by Frederick Belamala Jr.)
The IIST, together with the Philippine Red Cross - Cavite Chapter (PRC-CC), conducted a bloodletting program for the students, faculty members, and the staffs of the institution held in AVR 1 on October 18. Registration began at 8:00am, and each applicant was screened if they are qualified to be a donor, satisfying a criterion imposed by the facilitators such as no intake of medicines for the past week, and a healthy, stable, and conditioned body before the date of donorship. Only 70 donors took up the opportunity to bridge the lives of other people. The College of Accountancy has 22 successful donors, followed by the 12 SHS, and 10 Students from the College of Business Administration. Incentives were given to both the donee and the school. The donors received certificates in which they can have access to the PRC-CC’s blood bank in times of emergency.
IIST welcomes 11 exchange students from Indonesia By Mary – Ann A. Atienza
IIST Administration and Staff, together with the 11 Indonesian students during the Farewell Ceremony of the IIST Cultural Exchange Program. (Photo by Vince Matthew Romero)
Eleven Indonesian students from six foreign colleges and universities were welcomed by the College of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management (CHRTM) as they engaged in the Cultural Exchange Program from September 3 – 21, 2019. The six schools are Pancasakti University Tegal, STIE AAS Surakarta,
AMA Yogyakarta, AMA YPK Yogyakarta, Maarif Hasyim Latief University, and STIE Widya Gama Lumajang. The program provides opportunities for intellectual growth and exposure to concepts and experiences from different culture. Some of their off-campus tour includes visiting the Ayala Center, Mall
of Asia, Venice Grand Canal Mall, the historic walled city of Intramuros and the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite. They also visited the Manila American Cemetery, the largest of all American overseas military cemeteries which contains the graves of American World War II soldiers. During their stay, the foreign students also did different recreational activities, lectures, and workshops. Their on-campus activities include a seminar on Philippine History and Geography, IndonesianFilipino Connections, and a Talk and Demo on Philippine Cuisines. The program also features a workshop on Philippine Dances. The Cultural Exchange Program was an excellent opportunity for the Indonesian students not only to experience a life in a foreign land, but also to strengthen ties with other Asian countries. It is also a good way to exhibit cross-cultural and intercultural competence. Before they left the country, a farewell party was held where the Indonesian students performed some traditional Philippine dances.
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RAC IIST presents in DRR’s Visit By Ricci Jan Mae B. Roca
IIST administrators, faculty, and staff in celebration of the success of Certified Public Accountants Licensure Examination (CPALE) takers in the testimonial dinner. (Photo by Ricci Jan Mae Roca)
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Also, Mr. Joshua Montiano, who has been a scholar of a Pastor in their church gets inspiration from his family and works hard to earn this achievement, “I review in the afternoon the materials lectured in the morning and do not sleep until I finish and understand the lesson because I know I won’t have a chance to study it later because we only have a limited time during review and it is not enough... I never let negativity enter and pollute my mind... I just pray to God and declare with FAITH that I will become a CPA by October 2019.” He also shared a piece of advice to aspirants as he quoted, “Just do your best sa lahat ng gagawin and God will do the rest...Always remember why and for whom you’re doing this, because at times you want to quit, they will be your strength and reason to continue. If you value something, you will strive for it. Don’t let negativity enter your mind. Just
trust God and His process.” Mr. Sumulong and Mr. Montiano, with the other passers are now embarking a new journey as Certified Public Accountants and currently looking for a job. Mr. Sumulong said that he will engage first in audit to obtain meaningful experience and expertise, while Mr. Montiano prefers to enter tax practice. Another CPA is Ms. Rienaleen Ecaruan who expressed her gratitude to the Lord for passing the board exam, “Grabe, ang galing ni Lord kamo. FAR talaga hindi ko natapos, mga ten items or more. Imagine, ang sakit sa puso non na hinulaan mo yung ganong number...” Ms. Ecaruan is one of the four Magna Cum Laude, together with Mr. Abrian Tugenio, Ms. Azeckah De Leon and Ms. Marizchelle Aquino. Congratulations to the new CPAs!
Imus holds cremation rites for old PH flags By Mary – Ann A. Atienza On the evening of Independence Day, the city of Imus, Cavite held a flag cremation rites as a tribute to old Philippine flags. Thousands of old, damaged and worn out national flags stored over a decade were burned at the city’s Heritage Park in Barangay Alapan 2-B. Under the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, a flag worn out through wear and tear shall not be thrown away, instead be solemnly burned to avoid misuse or desecration. During the ceremony, the flags are presented to a woman dressed in Filipiniana representing the “Inang Bayan” where she,
in turn, places them in a cauldron in which they are burned. The ashes of the burned flags are placed in an urn and buried in a flag grave in the area while a patriotic song was sung. Local government officials of Imus lead the ceremonial burning together with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of the Philippines who assisted in holding the ceremonies. This is the first time the Flag Capital of the Philippines held a tribute to the national flags and is now planning to hold the cremation rites yearly in accordance with the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines.
Rotaract Club of IIST presented their report in the District Rotaract Representative’s (DRR) Visit Cavite Area on November 23, at Jesus Son of Mary Academy, San Manuel II, Area-1, Dasmariñas City, Cavite. The event was led by Mrs. Erica Paywan-Florendo, District Rotaract Representative of Rotaract District 3810. Five officers from Rotaract Club of IIST are present in the said event to discuss their report: Ms. Kris Allysa Rioflorido, Champion President; Ms. Roxanne Legaspi, Vice President; Ms. Julia Laudato, Secretary; Ms. Carmel Gayas, Public Relations Officer, and; Ms. Ricci Jan Mae Roca, Club Service Director. As a school-based club, the officers discussed the brief history about the organization, membership, accomplishments, plans, challenges and milestones happened in the middle of the term of Champion Year. The IIST Rotaract has successfully inducted their oath of responsibility, recognized as a legitimate organization in IIST, joined alay-lakad, attended district meetings and seminars. They also sponsored the bloodletting program, participated Karakol, and celebrated their 15th anniversary recently which were also included in their presented report. Other different clubs from Occidental Mindoro, Pasay, Metro Manila, and Cavite also presented their report. The objective of this event is to address certain issues of different clubs and tighten good relationship among the clubs. Rotaract clubs are nonreligious, non-political and non-profit organizations which are involved in community and international service and are part of global effort to bring peace and international understanding to the world. This organization is a community-based and campus based in which Rotaract club of IIST is classified for 15 years.
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IIST PRODUCES NEW LPTs By Edson John Garces
CEAS yields excellence in the 2019 Licensure Exam for Teachers (LET)- Elementary and Secondary level as shown in the results released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board for Professional Teachers. There are 13 passers from IIST which consist of six examinees from elementary education, four from secondary education, and three from educational units. The successful examinees from the institution were Ms. Claire Abenes, Ms. Ma Concepcion Balaoro, Ms. Mika Marfil, Ms.Naomi Villamero, Ms. Trixie Landas, Mr. Wilson Amparo, Ms. Venus Ubalde, Ms. Aimee Abainza, Mr. Sherwin Garrote, Ms. Jessa Ramos, Ms. Marie Joy Penalosa, Mr. Michael Villeno, Ms. Clarence Peracion and Mr. Darlo Jr. Ariola. The exam for elementary level covers topics from General Education (40%), and the rest from Professional
Education (ProfEd). Meanwhile, the secondary level is composed of 20% General Education, 40% ProfEd, and area specialization od 20%. To pass, an examinee must obtain an average rating of not less than 75% and must have no rating of lower than 50% in any of the test. As announced, 28,973
elementary teachers out of 92,440 examinees (31.34%) and 54,179 secondary teachers out of 136,523 examinees (39.68%) successfully passed the LET. In the same examination last March, PRC announced LET results of 27.28% and 25.95% passing rate in elementary and secondary level respectively, which shows an increase in
the overall passing rate in September examination. The CEAS tightened the training for the students to obtain competent performance academically in preparation for the board examination which really succeeded as they produced 13 new licensed professional teachers (LPT).
Guidance Staff holds 2019 orientation for freshmen, transferees By Mary – Ann A. Atienza
The School Community welcomes to the new batch of college students started at the AVR 2 on July 31, 2019 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm in collaboration with the College Peer Facilitator officers. The freshmen and transferees orientation is a tradition not just of the IIST but of every colleges and universities. The program’s objective is to help the new students to become familiar with the new environment and welcome them to the life and culture within the campus. They are also introduced not only to the different organizations where they can be part of but also to the vision/mission, programs and campus services of the school.
The program started with an invocation followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and the IIST Hymn. Dr. Loida Sta. Maria, VPAA, delivers her opening remarks. The different directors, deans and academic heads were introduced to the students and faculty staff. The latter part of the program focused on the school policies and services. Through an audio-visual presentation, the different activities previously held inside and outside the campus were presented. Furthermore, records showed a total of 484 enrollees for the 1st semester in the academic year 2019-2020.
Dr. Loida R. Sta. Maria introduces IIST to freshmen and transferees through her opening words. (Photo by Wenzel Culajara Tampoc)
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JPIA grabs 1st place in Regional Academic Cup By Edson John Garces
Various students from different year levels of the Accountancy program, together with the facullty and staff of the program, after their participation in the Regional Academic Cup. (Photo by Alyssa Bianca Samson)
The JPIA claimed the Overall Championship for the Regional Academic Cup in the 22nd General Assembly of the National Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants-Region 4 (NFJPIA-R4) held at De La Salle University - Dasmariñas on October 6.
With the theme “Corona Australis: The Southern Crown”, different public and private higher education institutions from CALABARZON and MIMAROPA participated in both academic and non-academic category competitions. NFJPIA-R4 is a duly recognized
SALVA: ‘OUR GOAL IS NOT TO SET, BUT TO ACHIEVE’ By Emy Rose B. Dequiña
Royce Salva, delivering his motivating talk. (Photo by IIST Peer Facilitators)
“ T h e Vo w e l s ” — a seminar about Identifying and Setting for the Future was arranged by the College Peer Facilitators with Mr. Royce Salva as guest speaker having
182 Freshmen students as its participants, dated September 11, 2019 at AVR 2. Mr. Royce Salva is an alumnus of DLSUDasmariñas and now an Educator, Researcher and Special Educator Advocate . Salva laid out some handy advice when it comes to placing and accomplishing goals, quoted “ Mangarap ka ng kaya mong abutin, kasi hindi ka mangangarap ng hindi mo kayang gawin . Kasi kung ganun ginawa mo, mangangarap ka ng isang bagay na hindi kayang gawin ang tawag dun ambitious. Ang Goal natin is to be GoalOriented, not Ambitious.”
organization composed of accountancy students from Region 4 under Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). It also leads approximately 10, 510 members towards academic and professional development through formulating and executing activities which enables its members to enhance their talents and skills. The Regional Academic Cup is composed of six (6) board subjects including Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), Taxation, Regulatory Framework and Business Transaction (RFBT), Advance Financial Accounting and Reporting (AFAR), Management Advisory Services (MAS), and Auditing Problem and Theory (AUD). Kimberly Kilayko secured the 4th top spot in MAS. While Luis David Manipol and Paula Mariz Custudio won the 1st and 3rd place respectively in RFBT. Also, Shaira Lyn Silla and Shenelle Vernadette Maullon, bags gold, respectively, for AUD and FAR.
ESO Goes on a Nuclear Training Seminar By Charline Jem Cabbo
Jeruel Tiongco, IIST-ESO student, together with the other delegates. (Photo by Jeruel Tiongco)
The Nuclear Training Center held a two-week training seminar about the Course on Basic Nuclear Science (CBNS) in Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) on July 15-26. The seminar was attended by Jeruel P. Tiongco, an Electronics Communication Engineering (ECE) student. The event was organized
with the help of their Course Coordinator, Jeana Lee P. Sablay and her Assistant Course Coordinators, Leah C. Belgera and Cheri Anne M. Dingle. Students from different universities and colleges had their week full of lectures and experiments where at the same time they also had fun learning and experiencing the new sides of science together with different professors and classmates. Before the training seminar ends, the students were given a tour of PNRI facilities. And on their last day, students were given certificates for the completion of the seminar on Basic Nuclear Science.
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Campus Ministry Conducts Youth Hangout By Charline Jem Cabbo
The community of IIST Campus Ministry held its event called Youth Hangout (Talk, Praise and Worship) with a theme “Ghosting” on September 4 at AVR2. The event was organized by the officers themselves with their adviser, Sir Hernando D. Valmores. Senior high school and college students from different courses were invited to attend. The event started with an ice breaker game called “Do you love me?” and went straight with a praise and worship with the help of the Music ministry and an opening prayer, having their worship leaders, Charline Jem Cabbo and Wenzel Tampoc. The hosts, Sam Paus and Wenzel Tampoc, introduced Chris Adoray, the speaker for the program. After the talk, a testimony was shared by Moses Garcia where it led to dividing the attendees and forming
IIST PEER escorts old and new By Bea Aficionado
On September 07, a peer training/ seminar was conducted for the 13 new and 8 old peer facilitators held at the AVR 2. The purpose of this event is to introduce the function of a peer facilitator and its importance to the school for the new peer, and to maintain a positive personality as an old peer. It began with a talk by Mr. Harry Mico an alumni from IIST from the College of Business Administration and a major in Financial Management about servanthood as a whole for the 20 participants. They had a breakout session where Mrs. Johanna Dela Cruz tackled about what a peer facilitator is while Mrs.Ma.Benigna Villarico talked about atittude for an old peer facilitator. The program ended with an awarding ceremony, giving the certificate of recognition for the speakers and certificate of participation for the participants.
Melannie Dayao, one of the singers during the introductory Praise and Worship service of the Hangout. (Photo by Vince Matthew Romero)
them into groups to have some sharing of insights, realizations and lessons that were learned from the talk. To conclude the event, songs of
worship were rendered by the music ministry. A group picture was taken for the students as a parting gift.
Institution honors Founding thru Entrepreneurship By Ma. Melannie Dayao
In commemoration with the 4th Founding Anniversary of IIST, an Entrepreneurship Week happened on July 31 led by Central Student Government (CSG) with the help and cooperation of the Office of Student Affairs. Students from Senior High up to College put up all their efforts to show-off various entrepreneurial ideas and activities. Showing their innovative thinking through
presenting innovative products, booths and bulletin boards. Also, their creativity on creating comprehensive plans on how they could gain income, working on their businesses to achieve the highest sales. The event and competitions were judged, monitored and evaluated by the selected judges from different faculties and departments.
At the end of the battle of creativity, awards were given to the groups: Most Innovative Product
1st place - ESO 2nd place - SMHARTTS 3rd place - ACTIVE
Most Creative Booth
1st place - G11 (Integrity) 2nd place - JPCS 3rd place - JPIA
Best Bulletin Board
1st place - JFINEX 2nd place - FEA and JPCS 3rd place - YOUMANS
Highest Sales
1st place - JPIA 2nd place - G12 (excellence) 3rd place - ESO
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Selebrasyon ng Buwan ng Wika 2019 By Ma. Melannie Dayao
John Santos, one of the winners of best Filipino attire, flexes his nationalism with his ethnic-inspired costume. (Photo by Melannie Dayao)
Ang mga nagsipagwagi sa iba’t-ibang patimpalak ay ang mga sumusunod: Pagsulat ng Tula
Una - Anna Bianca Estrada (JPIA) Ikalawa - John lloyd Tiolengco (JFINEX) Ikatlo - Abi Mendoza ( G12)
Paggawa ng Poster
Una - Bianca Vivar (JPCS) Ikalawa - Jolina Mae Limayo (YOUMANS) Ikatlo - Jean Nicole Abainza (SMHARTTS)
Advisers and Officers Got talent
Una - JPCS Ikalawa - JPIA Ikatlo - G12 (Patriotism)
Natatanging kasuotan
FEA - Elisha Roche (estudyanteng-babae) Active - John Santos (estudyanteng-lalake) Mrs. Eugene Kamantigue (kawaning-babae) Mr. Glenn Remorca (kawaning-lalaki)
Ultimate Talent Showdown
Una - HEARTS Ikalawa - JPIA Ikatlo - CBA
Isa na namang matagumpay na selebrasyon ng Buwan ng Wika ang naganap sa Imus Institute of Science and Technology (IIST), noong Agosto 2019. Ang nasabing pagdiriwang na may temang “Wikang Katutubo: Tungo sa Isang Bansang Filipino” ay may layunin na maibahagi at maikintal ang tunay na halaga at gampanin ng wikang Filipino sa pambansang kamalayan at ng mga katutubong wika tungo sa pagbuo ng isang bansang nagkakaunawaan. Sinimulan ang makulay na pagdiriwang sa pagdaos ng iba’t-ibang patimpalak tulad ng pagsulat ng tula, at paglikha ng poster. Gayundin ang pinakainabangang programa na nagsimula sa panalangin, pag-awit ng Lupang Hinirang at IIST hymn na pinangunahan ng samahan ng Central Student Government. Sinundan naman ito ni Dr. Loida Sta. Maria, Vice President of Academic Affairs, na nagbigay ng pambungad na mensahe. Pagkatapos ay ipinakilala rin ang mga piling hurado na nag kritiko sa mga patimpalak na nilahukan ng iba’t-ibang organisasyon mula sa Kolehiyo at Senior High, kasama ang mga natatanging kawani at guro na nagpamalas ng kahusayan sa pamamagitan ng pagsuot ng kasuotang Filipino, pagtatanghal sa Advisers/Officers Got talent at Ultimate Talent Showdown na nagpakita sa makulay na tradisyon ng Pilipinas.
IIST participates in Karakol 2019 By Charline Jem Cabbo
IIST students and staff, showing devotion to Nuestra Senora del Pilar. (Photo by Alyssa Bianca Samson)
The City of Imus once again celebrated their annual Karakol Festival on October 11. The citizens of Imus with the parishioners, inclusive of the students and staff of IIST joined the parade accompanied by festive music while carrying their patron saint, Nuestra Senora del Pilar or Nana Pilar. The event started with a Eucharistic Celebration at the Imus Cathedral. After the mass, a group of men carried out Nana Pilar and people have started to gather
up while clapping, waving their hats and dancing. Each barangay, school, and organizations lined up as a signal that the parade will eventually start having Nana Pilar at the end of the line. The IIST Community has its group of students from 1st year and 2nd year levels who were in front of their line leading the dance steps including the clapping and waving of hands, some foot works and some chants to be followed by the rest.
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‘I will end my term fighting’ – Duterte’s Legacy for Midterm SONA By Orville Zion N. Palmea
President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his fourth State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City on July 22, 2019. The President’s SONA was delivered and lasted for 93 minutes. Duterte’s opening remarks after he gave thanks for the presence of the memorable people in his administration, including Vice President Leni Robredo and the members of the Congress, is the 3% disapproval rating that shows the dedication of the Administration to serve the Filipino people. He also pinpointed the failure to eliminate corruption and the illegal drugs, saying that “we have not learned our lesson.” He further added that “corruption continues and emasculates the courage we need to sustain our moral recovery initiatives.” Illegal drugs had also been a controversy ever since Duterte had taken the seat of power. And is still an issue that impacted the foreign nations declaring that it is inhumane to take lives of the people that are influenced and in the scheme of illegal drugs. Duterte highlighted the Marawi siege last 2017 as an example of this issue that resulted into military casualties aside from the neutralization of terrorism in Mindanao. Following up these social issues, Duterte had imposed the return of death penalty for heinous crimes that are relative
drugs and plunder. The President requested the Congress to reinstate the death penalty to fight against these social menaces. He also pried briefly the incidence of massive fraud in a public health insurance system, denotating PhilHealth, showing his concern for the health care and welfare of the members of the health insurance system. Moreover, Duterte showed his transparency by forcing hundreds of officials and government appointees to resign whether an ally or his friend, clearing corruption and removal of public servants that are proven to be scalawags of the government. Duterte saluted the governmentowned or controlled corporations (GOCCs) for being compliant to pay their taxes to the administration, collecting P61billion in revenues of which 32% or P16billion is from PAGCOR. Although Bureau of Customs (BOC) had collected P585 billion in 2018, upon examination of the officials of the Customs, at least 60 of them had criminal charges; Duterte asked the Congress’ cooperation to help them comply to the government, relieving corruption, singling them out of the BOC and never to take position again. He also signed the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act as an improvement to the service delivery and to fight corruption.
Duterte on conveying the fourth SONA to the countrymen. (Photo by Google images)
He also said that the complaints received by the ‘Contact Center ng Bayan’ directs to LTO, SSS, BIR, LRA, and PAG-IBIG, which, Duterte added, are the top agencies that need drastic improvement in their service. He also warned the said agencies to make their services client-friendly, and if they will not do so, he bluntly said that he will “kill” them. Speaking of the clients, addressing the Filipinos, Duterte extended his gratitude to Executive Secretary Medialdea for broadening the Hotline 8888 “to make it more responsive to the public.” And on that regard, Duterte addressed the Filipinos to be assertive, and even joked to make scenes in the government offices or slap their faces if their rights had been offended. Continue to page 11
CHTM celebrates 2019 Halloween party By Mary – Ann A. Atienza
Mrs. Maricar Isabel S. Rabinitas, head of the IIST Tourism Management, worded her opening remarks. (Photo by Vince Matthew Romero)
CHTM students and faculty dressed up for their “Scary...Crazy...Funny” Halloween party on October 25, 2019. Held at the ground floor, C-Building, the party started at 3:00 pm opening the doors to students and faculty flexing their creative Halloween outfits. Their spooky hangout comprises of different Halloweenthemed games. The event also includes a talent showdown performed by each year level. The 2nd year college of BSHRM won
the Best in Performance with their singing presentation. Special awards such as Best in Halloween Costume-Male Category is awarded to Ceejay Saporsantos, 1st year student, while Editha Abrazado, 4th year, won for the female category. This Halloween party is an annual culminating activity of the three subjects namely Bar and Services under Mr. Cloyd Adem; Events Management; and Bakery Services both under Mr. Glenn Remorca.
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JPCS introduces technology to the youth By Bea Aficionado
Rotaract Joins ‘Lakad para sa Pag—asa ng Kabataan’ By Edson John Garces
The Rotaract Organization of IIST joins the “Alay Lakad 2019: Lakad Para sa Pag-asa ng Kabataan”, at the Quirino Grandstand with the Rotary Club of Imus East and other rotary clubs coming from different cities on September 22. The event was headed by The Alay Lakad Foundation, Inc. (ALFI), celebrating its 47th year anniversary, with its annual “Walk for a Cause” event, together with the Lion’s Club International. It was participated by various national government agencies, local government units the education and
business sectors, as well as socio-civic organizations. Meanwhile, ALFI President Frank Evaristo encouraged everyone to join the walk and help raise funds for the benefit of the out-of-school youth to finance their scholarship, provide educational assistance and livelihood trainings for them to become productive and self-reliant. It is also a stepping stone for the youth to raise out their concerns about the situation of the society.
Jennylyn Lagahan, teaching a student for computer literacy. (Photo by Vince Matthew Romero)
A two-day outreach program themed “Computer Literacy: Building Capabilities” was held by the Junior Philippine Computer Society (JPCS) IIST Chapter on September 25 and October 16 at Toclong Elementary School. The president of the organization, Leo Virgil Montejo, and other members taught 20 selected students from different grade levels about the basics of computer literacy, essential word-pressing skills and established the students’ computer vocabulary. The aim of JPCS’ outreach program is to let the students learn how to work independently on computers. On their final day, they awarded the students with certificates of participation and expressed their appreciation to Mrs. Ellena Galang for coordinating with their team. IIST Rotaract Club shows support through a walk-for-a-cause. (Photo by Charline Jem Cabbo)
IVCF Introduces ‘Hello, Love, Goodbye’ By Charline Jem Cabbo
Mr. Jerick Parreno, on his delivery of inspirational talk to the students. (Photo by IVCF of IIST)
On September 6, the IIST InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF) held its first gathering for the school year with the theme “Hello, Love, Goodbye” inspired by the hit movie of Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards. The event was organized by the IVCF officers together with their adviser, Mrs. Olivia Reyes. Their guest speaker, Mr. Jerick Zulueta Parreno, LPT, and former President of IIST
IVCF, gave an inspirational talk about knowing what love is and trying to embrace God’s love in order to transform or change you to be your new selves. In addition, eleven Indonesian exchange students were able to attend together with other IIST students. The members and attendees ended the event with a group sharing followed by a closing prayer and remarks.
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Duterte proudly presented the start of the rehabilitation of the Manila Bay last January 2019, following the successful reopening of Boracay after its closure to the public as a state of reinstating its former glory. He elaborated more of the accomplishments of the Administration through his ongoing Build-BuildBuild program, the entry of the third telecommunications provider, the Bangsamoro transition for the ARMM region, the growing number of Filipino learners under the K-12 Curriculum System and the Alternative Learning System, the creation of the National Academy of Sports for High School students, P3-billion of grant for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), expansion of Malasakit Centers in barangay levels, and the Bilateral Labor Agreement receding the incident of our OFWs in Kuwait. Duterte emphasized that it is the Filipinos who are the adversaries of the country, being a predator of the voiceless,
With the theme “A Magical World of Reading”, Future Educators Association (FEA) held its four-part Outreach Program at Toclong Elementary School (TES) on four Wednesdays beginning September 25 to October 16. The program was participated by 36 students from Grades 1 to 6, and it began with the introduction of FEA to the participants together with the assessment of the students’ reading skills. On the second and third days, the school provided some reading materials to begin the reading exercises, relevant activities and evaluations. On the last day of the program, an awarding ceremony was led by the president of the organization, Eric Paul Nicolas, together with the officers, members and adviser of FEA Mr. Amor Soriano. Certificates were awarded to these students, to the principal of the school, Mr. Christian Mesphere Amposta Hernandez, and the reading coordinator, Mrs. Ellena Galang, who made FEA’s outreach program possible.
the helpless and the weak making them inevitable to the cycle of betrayal of public trust. He doesn’t single out anyone, including himself, being responsible for the unending corruption in the country. Many people waited for the issue in the West Philippine Sea waiving that the Philippines cannot make any move to defend these islands. Duterte said upon his conversation with Chinese Pres. Xi, that China will not tolerate the country’s interception to the islands and would only mean trouble. Duterte also added that he is making peaceful ways to resolve the conflict because he dislikes going on to war where the lives of Filipino people would be at risk. He further blamed the preceding ambassador Albert del Rosario for standing off the islands in dispute, claiming that after its retreat, Chinese vessels had paved their way to claim the Philippine Islands, losing the Spratly and Panganiban Islands in the process. He slightly slid to the incident of collision of MV Gem-Ver, though not thoroughly elaborated, stated that it was just a “mere marine incident” as it was
inscribed in legal terms. Returning to the issue, the dispute remains to be open, with the presence of UNCLOS as a treaty, China and the Philippines were into mutual terms, according to Duterte, while proclaiming the stand of the Philippines to own the West Philippine Sea. He prepared the conclusion by stating more of the proposed projects of the Administration: the Package 2 of the Comprehensive Tax Reform and to further pass the remaining packages, Salary Standardization Law, Fire Protection Modernization Program, National Land Use Act or NALUA, Rice Tariffication Act, National Defense Act, and the revival of ROTC for Senior High students, while insisting the assertiveness of the Filipinos due to low service quality of the Local Government Units by doing those things mentioned beforehand. Duterte concluded the SONA by stating its clear goal: “a comfortable life for everybody, all Filipinos.” And that momentum should continue after his presidential term.
FEA proffers aid for young readers By Bea Aficionado
Future Educators Association during the opening of the outreach program. (Photo by Vince Matthew Romero)
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EDITORIAL
How (Filipinos) Dare You? Every week, every day, every hour, and even every minute, we always take challenges in life that would only result to two things: success or failure. The most anticipated challenge that everyone kept an eye this year was the “Commute Challenge” of the netizens, accepted by our Presidential Spokesperson Salvador T. Panelo. He took this challenge on October 11, 2019, whereas he commuted from his home from 5:30 am to face the grievous traffic situation in EDSA. He made it to the Malacañang Palace at around 8:45 am, suffering almost 3 hours on the road. Another challenge imposed by Gabriela Partylist was for government officials to earn P583 a day, or a minimum wage in addition to the one-shot commute challenge. These challenges are put up against the government to act like commoners. Is this a sign that the government is too constraint? Or the citizens were just too demanding? To have the politicians experience the struggles of common civilians is like teaching a fish how to climb a tree. They do not need to get along with it just to understand the status quo of our country. In the first place, they did not run for offices to gain personal wealth and dominion. They ran because they have the heart to find ways in solving the challenges of everyday life. We are being impatient for we want everything in an instant, but we must remember that their power to govern requires our power to obey for it to work effectively. Panelo should not have taken the challenge based on popular
demand. He should not have let it streamed by the media, nor should anyone appoint that challenge to any person, inclusive of the other names from the netizens’ mouths (Transportation Secretary Art Tugade, and MMDA Spokesperson Celine Pialago). It clearly demonstrates that we are misusing our freedom of expression. Even Gabriela should not have imposed the “minimum wage challenge” because it does not resolve anything at all. We are downsizing the capabilities of our government. We tend to forget that there are some other matters that we should already know, and to not depend solely on our administration. What has shown on these challenges are proofs that the administration can still do better, so we must learn to look on both sides of the situation. We want to ‘see’ what the politicians are doing, because we are used to believed what we have seen. The government is faring well in resolving the traffic and economic crises of our state. We should give credit to their efforts in doing so, at least. Accepting challenges from others does not prove that we can be equal with them. It only creates a gap in our social status rather than closing it. We should stop pushing others just to sympathize with us. Instead, we should take arms in solving the issues at hand with discipline. We must realize that ‘give and take’ relationship will help us to prosper and eliminate the problems we face today for the future of our generation.
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TEACHER: A DYING PROFESSION
Recently, there was a case brought to the attention of a media personality (I can’t even call him a journalist) about a publicschool teacher who verbally and, allegedly, physically abused an elementary student. Without conducting a due process, she is on the verge of being stripped off with her license. Whatever happened inside that classroom, anyone who is accused of something has the right to due process of law, as mentioned in Article 3, section 1 of the Philippine Constitution. The proper way of solving some of the issues between the student, the parent and the teacher through meetings inside the school or in the Division Offices no longer suit well with the parents. Instead, they seek the help of media to expedite the result through broadcasting on national TV.
The parents wanted instant solutions that would satisfy them. Thus, the noble purpose of seeking justice for their child is forfeited with this kind of revenge mentality. The problem is that many parents cannot distinguish discipline from child abuse. A lot of parents confront teachers along school corridors within the eyes of other students. These parents would say “hindi ko nga yan pinapagalitan sa bahay, tapos ikaw sisigawan mo lang?” Eventually, they will have the same problem in the future, as their child’s behavioral problem was not addressed due to a subconscious idea that either their parents will be at their rescue, or it is okay to do it again. Years after the implementation of the Child Protection Policy that prohibits teachers to commit any act of child abuse, exploitation, violence, bullying, and other forms of abuse, behold what kind of students it has produced. What more can we expect from the students of today after ten years? The use of Western way of treating a
child’s misdemeanors does not fit well in the Philippine education. As I always point out, WE ARE ASIANS, and we have our own set of cultures on how to discipline our children. In the different schools in Southeast Asia like Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia, caning is the usual method of disciplining the students. As a result, Asians particularly have a high regard to their teachers compared to the western regions, which reflects to well-disciplined students. I remember my high school teacher who punished me in front of the class because of my unreasonable action. Thanks to her, she has shaped a leader who understands the importance of discipline. Students also have to experience punishment if they did something wrong, because life is not easy to deal with and we have to prepare them as strong warriors. This issue should serve as an eyeopener to all people specially to overacting parents. If you do not want teachers to discipline your kids, then teach them by yourself at home.
I DON’T THINK SO Natural phenomenas are unstoppable and unpredictable, so how come someone can make it end by just saying “STOP”? Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, 69, from Davao City, the leader of a Philippinebased Restorationist cult that he founded called the Kingdom of Jesus Christ : Name Above Every Name, and the presidential spiritual adviser claiming to be the “son” of God. An individual saying he was the one who stopped an earthquake, a mere human and obviously with a normal physique who owns the world, and has the power to do everything he pleases. But no science will prove that it is he who stopped the shaking, no logic will support his statements and no evidences were presented. I don’t know where he pulls his strength to speak and sound that way.
Let’s say we brush off his other claims and issues, but when he said that he stopped the earthquake gives me shivers, I can’t help but laugh and be pissed at the same time. How can you joke about an earthquake where lives have been lost, if it wasn’t a joke then it sounds like one. Although he looks firm in his stand, still it is merely obvious that it is not true. Nothing can make us see things the way he and his believers do. His guts are unbelievable, it’s hard to think that he doesn’t sound delusional, especially if you are not his adherent. His claims and declarations seem to be obviously void leading the people (netizens) to a theory that he might be mentally-ill and that he might be showing signs of mental illness. Whatever he says,
whatever he sounds like, whatever he does there is a reason behind it. Only he and the Higher Power knows what is the real score between him and his claims. Being the son of God, the owner and the most powerful on earth, means that you surpass anything supernatural. If you are really able to stop it then why would you let it happen in the first place? If you are the powerful one, then why the world’s problems still remain unsolved?
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VANDAL-iziNATIONism
Recently, the vandalism incident in Lagusnilad underpass in the city of Manila fostered online conversations on whether the act was an art protest or plain vandalism. Progressive artist group Panday Sining has been under fire for being responsible in painting protest slogans. The idea of expressing individualism is becoming a more prominent idea. Many people channel their individualism into public form of arts,. Others make the choice to channel their individualism into what they consider art: graffiti. Graffiti is not art. It is pure, unadulterated vandalism with a high cost to both the perpetrator and the community. Panday Sining, however, maintained
that its reasons for tagging the underpass are valid. “To the public: sorry for the inconvenience, but the matter and issues at hand are urgent. Left and right, ordinary people are being killed or jailed for criticizing this corrupt and fascist government,” Panday Sining said. Panday Sining asserted that what the government calls vandalism, it sees as protest art. On the other hand, everyone should be reminded that it’s anti-vandalism ordinance—Ordinance No. 7971— prohibits any person from defacing public and private property. Whether it is considered by many as an art or so-called ‘protest art’, still, it is vandalism, especially when it hurts the community. Factoring in post graffiti clean-up and budgetary consequences, this “art” is just not worth the cost. What Panday Sining created is a form of outlaw vandalism. This protest art is an act of raising concerns through visible degradation
towards community facilities. Is this nationalism through vandalism? Is this the best resort in raising our concerns or a medium to protest? Rebellion and self-expression are some excuses that perpetrators use to explain why they vandalize their community. Wouldn’t an electric slogan or an awareness videos be a much better outlet for self-expression than defacing a public wall with paint because some pre-pubescent teen is feeling emotional? There’s no fun if someone painted over the fence of my house. We are looking for answers from our government. We also demand improvements and development to our system. But what we are doing is another burden not just to the political leaders, but also to the people who seek and deserve a better community. There’s no wrong in raising concerns through art as long as it’s not transgressive. This country deserves better.
CZAR O CHAR? Noong nakaraang buwan, mainit na pinag-usapan ang pananalita ng Pangalawang Pangulo na si Leni Robredo ukol sa kapalpakan ng administrasyon na puksain ang iligal na droga dito sa ating bansa. Kaya’t noong ika-5 ng Nobyembre, itinalaga ni Pangulong Duterte bilang “anti-drug czar” ang ating Bise Presidente. Ngunit makaraan lamang ang 19 na araw, sinisante ito sa kanyang puwesto. Ang pagtalaga ng pangulo kay Robredo ay nag-ugat sa hamon ng administrasyon na, ika nila ay “damaydamay na” at para malaman ng bise presidente ang tunay na sitwasyon bilang isa sa mga ulo ng Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs o ICAD. Sa aking palagay, noong una pa lang ay hindi na dapat kumasa sa hamon si Robredo dahil parang isa itong iskema ng
administrasyon na gawing laruang-sundalo lamang ang ating bise. Matatandaan nating wala nang hawak na posisyon ng gabinete si Robredo. At karamihan sa mga namumuno sa ICAD ay pawang sunud-sunuran sa ating pangulo. Ang mahirap pa rito, karamihan sa mga kasama ni Robredo sa komite ay hindi sang-ayon sa kanyang pagkakatalaga. Dagdag pa rito, hindi rin malinaw ang kanyang mga gampanin at tungkulin sa ICAD. Limitado ang kanyang mga kilos, ngunit lumilitaw ang intensiyon ng ating bise presidente na maiwasan ang pagdanak ng dugo dulot ng giyera kontra droga. Kahit hindi natin napapansin ang bise presidente sa buong administrasyon, gayundin ang mga nauna sa kanya. Hangga’t hindi pa gumagawa ng kabulastugan ang mga bise presidente, tiyak na hindi talaga sila makakakuha ng atensyon mula sa
taumbayan. Ngunit gumagawa naman si Robredo ng nakabubuti para sa bayan, hindi nga lang ito nakikita sapagkat ang madla ay nakatutok pa rin sa ating pangulo. Linlangin man tayo ng administrasyon sa pansamantalang pagpapaupo kay Robredo bilang anti-drug czar, isipin nating maigi: Tama ba ang desisyon nilang gawing “anti-drug czar” si Robredo? O isang malaking biro na naman ang ihinayag ng ating pangulo? Kalokohan man o hindi, huwag nating gawing seryoso ang lahat ng bagay. Malay mo, isang kasinungalingan lang pala ang pinaniniwalaan mo.
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A Year of Greatness in SEA Games 2019
The 30th Southeast Asian Games 2019 is about to light up the history in a very despicable way that will be hosted by the Philippines which is composed of multi-sport events. This year it will be the fourth time that the remarkable sports event will be hosted by our country. From year 1981, 1991, 2005 and 2019 our country is undoubtedly hospitable when it comes to sports event. The planning stage has not been well prepared and organized by the organization that has been assigned by the PHISGOC. For the preparation to run smoothly they seek for the assistance of the MMDA, PNPA, DILG and many more agencies. For the two years preparation time, it looks
like the event will start with a couple of errors. But the country has not losing any hope to recover and stand back up in any challenges. From the 56 sports that the SEA Games it usually contested it has been reduced to a total of 32 sports this year that has been concluded by the meeting of the SEA Games Federation Council on May 16-17, 2018 at the Shangri-La at the Fort in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila. The country’s best athletes it could give has been dominating and surviving each and every trials and practices that has been given to them and has reached its pinnacle of success through body endurance, agility, skills and knowledge. It has been a long journey for the PH national athletes to take a step in one of the prestigious game events in Asia. Will it be a victorious one or a painful defeat? No one knows the outcome but sooner or later the whole world is about to know the strength
of the Filipino athletes. Filipino athletes always aim to bring back the podium in our country which they focus on the great opportunity they have been given to represent our country. A gold medal for a gold heart of passion, dedication, and love for sports. A common goal for the whole nation of the Southeast Asian countries. A competition which has a one true vision is to compete and win as one. Showcasing the world class talent of the Filipino athletes among the best players every country it can produce. A true soul and flesh of the Filipino athletes that has been forged through burning passion and overwhelming love for the sports will be witnessed by the whole world. This will be the biggest and boldest event that the country will host. The land of the Philippines will be reigned over the true Filipino warriors. One love, one goal, one passion that is a fair and competent game for the 11 countries.
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Small but terrible, when a carrier mosquito feeds from a person, it automatically injects the virus into the bloodstream. Dengue is a mosquitoborne infection that results to viral flu and lowering of platelets simultaneously. Mosquitos play a big part in transmitting this virus, while humans can be a victim or a source. A non-carrying mosquito can mutually transmit dengue from ian infected host through parisitism. From January 1 to July 27, 2019, there are reportedly 167,606 dengue cases counting 720 casualties. This simply shows
that the statistics was 97% higher than 2018. It’s alarming, that’s why information concerning this deadly virus should be a concern. To stop the production of mosquitos is synonymous to stopping dengue; and that equates to cleaning your surroundings and taking good care of yourselves. Since our skin is exposed, it is best to put an insect-repellant lotion as often as you can. Eliminate stagnant waters that cause mosquito fogging, avoid hanging clothes or things around that attracts mosquitos and make it a habit to clean your surroundings not only that the
possible cases of dengue will disappear but also for many more potential diseases. But if symptoms appear immediately ask for medical assistance so it can be alleviated. Mosquitos may be small but they can be a vector to kill anyone at anytime. They are the real “maliit man ako, pero ako’y pumapaslang” thing. So in this world full of mosquitos, viruses and infections you should know what to do, because dengue is dangerous.
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BasketBrawl
Playing basketball will not secure the players physically, for it is a sport which involves the movement of our whole body. However, there are some instances where conflicts tend to be aggressive and physical. Meanwhile, an oath of sportsmanship is done in every opening of the games that they will play fair-and-square. But it cannot stay the same if the chips are all-in. Looking both the sides of the player and its opponent, they always respond with anger in terms of unintentional fouls. It seems that even if the call is unintentional, the opponents sought it as an opportunity for their rivals to decapitate them, but if it tends to be real serious, a brawl might have just kicked in. According to Merrit Kenedy, “Two players are going for the ball. They touch
it at the same time but neither controls it, and it flies out of bounds. At that point, tempers rise — both are certain that the other player was the last to touch it, which should earn their own team a chance to control the ball.” “It’s very possible that people experience two different orders of events, two different experiences of reality, even though they experienced the same event,” Ty Tang, a cognitive science doctorate student at ASU, tells NPR. Solving that kind of issue would be tough, yet cherishable. It bears sportsmanship and camaraderie to both teams who are competing for the gold. Games end in two ways, either you win or you lose. Admit it, every athlete’s goal is to bring home the bacon, but on the other hand, it should be on the means of playing competitively yet healthy. Basketball is everyone’s favorite sport, but if conflicts could be inevitable, it is best to keep a good mindset before we step on the foul line.
Yulo hooks PH’s World Championship Gold By Edson John Garces
‘I am speechless,’ says Filipino teen gymnast Carlos Edriel Yulo after winning a gold medal in men’s floor exercise final at the 2019 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Stuttgart, Germany on October 12. Yulo beats Israel’s Artem Dolgopyat (15.200), who placed 2nd, and China’s Ruoteng Xiao (14.933), bagging the bronze medal, to become the first Filipino and Southeast Asian male gymnast to win a gold medal in the world. The 19-year-old gymnast had felt that the score of the silver medalist Artem Dolgopyat seemed tough to outshine, yet Yulo pulled off a technically difficult routine to edge the Israeli beat by 0.1 point in the final round “I am speechless because I did not expect to win because I thought the Israeli’s score was far too high,” Yulo said. “But I wanted to show everyone what I could do, so I just wanted to do my best. Talagang
napakasaya ko po (That’s why I’m really happy) he added.” Yulo successfully executed a double straight with a full twist and capped off his winning routine with a clean triple twist that gained a score of 15.300, surpassing Dolgopyat’s 15.200 score. Also, playing a major factor in the victory was the degree of difficulty of Yulo’s routine – bagging the score of 6.500 to Dolgopyat’s 6.400 – that proved to be the winning edge. In addition, the commentators described Yulo’s routine as “dynamic” and “exquisite”. Yulo became the second Filipino to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Meanwhile, he is selected to be one of the flag bearers in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games where he aims to win the gymnastics tournament that is set to happen on December 1 to 9 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
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A Battle of Strength and Skill: IIST spearheads Sportsfest 2019 By Mary – Ann A. Atienza
Imus Institute of Science and Technology proudly celebrated another year of showing sportsmanship and camaraderie of the students in their 2019 IIST Sports Festival. Held at Imus Institute of Science and Technology on September 16 – 20, the 5-day sportfest was participated by the various academic organizations including the Senior High School
Department. Haisem Caoagdan, a 4th year BS Hotel and Restaurant Management student and last year’s most valuable player lit the torch signifying the start of the event. At the end of the event, JPIA bagged a back-to-back championship title proving everyone that they can perform well not just in the battle of brains but also in physical competitions.
List of Champions:
Erwin Luczon smashed the victory in battling JPIA on Men’s Badminton Single Division
Grade 11 Jonna Petural swung her way to ace the Women’s Badminton Single Division.
CBA’s Santillan and Diamante alliance proved their unstoppable chemistry and drived their path to victory fighting against JPIA.
Orville Zion Palmea was hailed as the King of Chess from team JPIA against ACES.
Loan Santos protected her king and checkmates Crusaders in Chess Women’s Division.
Ian Kenneth Calaustro of ACES gripped the championship game and seized HEARTS in Men’s Table Tennis Single Division
JPIA pushed HEARTS away garnering a whack from Kierstine Sapanila who grabbed the victory in Table Tennis Women’s Division.
None can match their tandem as HEART’s Francisco and Galarpe smashed ACES for their trophy. Truly a heart whelming game.
Anne Roselyn Niala of JPIA crucially outsmarted her opponents in a rough battle of Game of the Generals.
JPIA aggresively drived their way to victory winning past the CBA defenses in Basketball Women’s division.
Grade 12 Maroon Crusaders turned the tables against HEARTS by registering threes in the last quarter.
Grade 11 Green Panthers overpowered HEARTS in Volleyball Men’s division match through massive spikes, heading towards their way to the top.
Grade 11 Green Panthers seized the crown in Volleyball Women’s Division against CBA delivering aces of the teams.
Mr. Sportfest Maroon Crusaders, Andrei Miguel Leoncito Ms. Sportfest CBA, Alliana Osis
HEARTS shouts their battle cry in Bench Cheering Competition performing as one team and one heart, worthy enough to get to the top.