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PUP PUP RANKS RANKS 16TH 16TH on on 9th 9th

i.t. i.t. skills skills olympics olympics THE

Infallible. Impartial. Indubitable. THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF THE COLLEGE OF COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES - DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

by Micaela Cerilla

olytechnic University of the Philippines Manila landed on the 16th spot during the 9th I.T. Skills Olympics battling against other 48 schools in the fields of programming, application development and other computer-related skills which commenced at the University of Makati, September 9, 2019.

The said national competition aimed to challenge students to

For this year's Olympics, 49 schools participated across the country

excel

including PUP Manila where 10 chosen students from the College of

various

Programming,

I.T.

Quiz

Assembly/Disassembly,

Bee,

skills Web

Computer

namely, Designing,

Networking,

Java PC .NET

Programming using C#, Android App Development, Digital Electronics

and

C++

Programming

and

also

promoted

technological knowledge and innovation to change the world and contribute to global advancement.

Computer and Information Sciences and another one from the Institute of Technology, ITech, were chosen to take part. These students who took part in the I.T. Quiz Bees, although just

with the theme, “The Next Level:

the 2nd place in the preliminary rounds and the 8th place in the final

...cont. on p.2

PUP MARKS 115TH YEAR; CCIS, CE CONDUCTS LECTURE SERIES by DIOCE MELYROSE TUTOR

by DIOCE MELYROSE TUTOR

arking its 34th founding anniversary

had prepared in a short span of time, were able to successfully get round.

34th CCIS WEEK TRANSPIRES; RETRO-STYLED TEAMS MATCH UP M Capitalizing

the

Past

Empower

the Future”, the College of Computer and the Information Sciences, CCIS, has

extraordinarily observed the much-anticipated week-long celebration through the composition of seven unified retro game-themed houses where different CCIS sections from first year to fourth year levels were teamed up in taking part the games and contests they could enjoy and

n celebration of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines' 115th founding anniversary with the theme, "Ika-115 Pagpapanday ng Husay at Talino ng Kabataang Pilipino", the College of Computer and Information Sciences, CCIS,

together with the College of Engineering, CE, hosted a lecture series having Prof. Argel Bandala, PhD, a PUP CE alumnus and now a professor of De Lasalle University's Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering as the event's principal guest speaker who shared stories of his successful journey on the IT and research field along with his expertise on the areas of robotics and artificial intelligence, September 20 at PUP Bulwagang Balagtas. The said technology-enlightening occasion was attended by students of CCIS and CE, together with the colleges' faculty, deans, and some of the College of Science, CS, staff. PUP Research officials were also present and were able to give insightful messages to all.

...cont. on p.4

CCIS STUDENTS JOIN COMPUTER SCIENCE SUMMIT 2019 by DIOCE MELYROSE TUTOR

showcase their skills. The CCIS Student Council spearheaded most of the activities, together with the other organizations such as the PUP ASCII, PUP IBITS, PUP-TPG and The Compiler, and created a scoring system which determined who emerged in the end of all events and even boosted camaraderie among students, despite the differences of their sections. House Bomberman was comprised of students from BSCS FS-2, BSIT 2-3, BSIT 1-2N and BSCS 1-1N; BSCS FS-1, BSIT 1-3, BSCS 1-4 and BSIT 2-Petition for House Contra; BSIT 3-1, BSCS 2-Petition,BSIT 1-1 and BSIT 1-2 for House Doom; House Megaman included BSCS 2-1N, BSIT 1-2, BSCS 2-4 and BSIT 1-1N. For House of Pacman, sections BSIT 4-Ladderized, BSIT 22N, BSCS 1-1 and BSCS 1-3 were teamed up. BSCS 2-3, BSIT 2-2, BSIT 2-4 and BSIT 2-1N represented the House of

everal Polytechnic University of the Philippines' College of Computer and Information Sciences aspiring technology-professional students participated at the fourth installment of the Computer Science Summit with

the theme, "Using Technology for Nation Building" at Institute of Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, September 14-15, 2019.

...cont. on p.4

Super Mario. And for House of Legend of Zelda, BSCS 2-1, BSCS 2-2, BSIT 1-4 and BSCS 1-2 combined for a team. Overall, after tallying the points of the games, contests and other activities, the House of Legend of Zelda hailed as the champion, followed by the House of Contra and House of Pacman in the last place.

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E-SPORTS EVENTS FIRE UP CCIS WEEK by VINCENT ANTIVO, DIOCE MELYROSE TUTOR

Fights

Tactics

(TFT)

and

2019-2020

CCIS PREVAILS IN THE UNI- CCIS VOLLEYBALL TEAM WIDE TEKKEN 7 MATCHES SPIKES IN THE UNIVERSITY INTRAMURALS ...cont

nother week of tournaments for League of Legends (LoL), Team

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CounterStrike:

by juan carlo lintag

CCIS representative, Misa, ruled the competition with 6 wins and

Photo from PUP CCIS-SC

no loss. On the other hand, Mamuyac of CEA obtained 5 wins and

Global

2 losses following Mislang from CCIS as well with 6 wins and 2

(CSGO) have once again set alight the 34th founding anniversary

uring the season of the University Intramurals 2019, the College

losses.

of the College of Computer and Information Sciences’ line of

of Computer and Information Sciences recruited students from

events held last February 17-20 at Hyperblitz, Sta. Mesa, Manila.

Over

through

students a

from

format

the

different

double

colleges

eliminations

PUP

where

dif different year levels of BS Computer Science and BS Information

battled

during

Technology to be part of the Men’s or Women’s Volleyball Team.

the

CCIS students showcased their expertise and strategies on the gaming

preliminary rounds, half of the total players had fallen to the

field where each of the seven retro game-themed houses sent its

Wearing glorious green

losers’ bracket and the half advanced to the second round of

color

winners’ bracket.

the

greatest teams to be playing against the other houses to fight for the

CCIS FACULTY ATTENDS HOUSE BOMBERMAN ENDS LOL TOURNAMENT AS CHAMP TRAINING FOR HUAWEI CERTIFIED ICT ASSOCIATE

Photo from PUP CCIS Faculty

anticipated championship title of the e-sports games.

Photo from PUP CCIS Faculty Winners during

the

each

tournament

closing

were

ceremonies

recognized

the

and

week-long

given

awards

celebration

last

February 20, 2020 at PUP Freedom Park.

Other basic instructions being applied when configuring Huawei networking devices were also

discussed.The

three

days

came

with

activity after the learning sessions. When the facilitator participants

finished were

his

asked

discussions, to

perform

the some

application of what they have learned. During

this phase, the attendees accomplished actual Bringing its team to the final rounds, Team Aho from House of Bomberman won the championship title for League activities that tested their Huawei knowledge of Legends surviving the matches with other 15 teams from different houses during the 34th CCIS college week like creating a network on an ENSP platform. anniversary e-sports events at Hyperblitz Sta. Mesa, February 20.

by DIOCE MELYROSE TUTOR Prof. Fermin Aguila, Prof. Carlo Inovero, House Bomberman players Kevin Evangelista, Seage Cline Goyong, Cedrick Laguitan, DrenzoAndrei Pabilona,

Benz Arthur Bautista and their 6th man Jose Albert Arnedo.

Prof. Jayson James Mayor, Prof. Jheo Marco Testor and Prof. Mariel Leo Violeta were the

embers of the College of Computer and Information Sciences (CCIS) faculty joined a CCIS faculty members who participated in the On the other hand, Team Mark’s Angel of House Pacman came shortly, ending up in 2nd place followed by Team five-day training sponsored by Huawei Philippines which aimed to endorse its training. On their fourth day, they went Elijahnatics from House Contra. attendee attendees to becoming as certified ICT associates and to provide informative discussions through episodes of practice and review which

COLLEGE WEEK HOLDS FIRST EVER TFT BATTLES; TOP 8 PLAYERS STAND OUT

about the concepts, configurations and curriculum used in Huawei, September 16-20, 2019 they will be using on the last day. They were at MEC Networks Corporation 21st Avenue, 307 P. Tuazon Blvd, Lungsod Quezon, 1109 oriented about the pointers and the process of Kalakhang Maynila.

certification

that

was

done

through

exams,

practicals and interviews. Onetraining of the recognized e-games these days Team Fight Tactics has finally joined The was facilitated by Mr. Roy of called Huawei-Malaysia. He spent the three daysthe on34th CCIS founding anniversary line of gaming events and drew out a the outstanding TFT who showed best discussions ofweek’s the theories and applications. Each day has different set ofeight topics thatplayers were The training did not cater different concepts of strategies during the game while last at Hyperblitz Mesa. technology alone but also gave relayed to the participants. They overcoming learned newpressure concepts in February the fields19, of 2020 IP Addressing, IP Sta. Huawei Routing, Ethernet Framing, Network Address Translations (NAT), Access Control Lists participants broader knowledge in the areas of Houseand Bomberman prides Benedict and Joshua Tolentino, together with Deocer engineering, Morales of (ACL) many more which are usedBarnachea in the essential processes of Huawei. information and networking. House Super Mario, John Albert Bardillon of House Legend of Zelda, Miguel Cartera and Also, Jovannie Cambalo it made the attendees experience new of House Contra, Aga Demetrial ofown House Superof Mario, and Renzo Loon,which secured spots on the final Top Mr. Roy also introduced Huawei’s version its network simulator hetheir called opportunities to get exposed to the 8 of the game. ENSP. He taught the attendees of the simulator’s configurations and procedures when environment of Huawei, such as taking its creating networks on this platform and gave them commands for Huawei router and exam and meeting an official Huawei The tournament began with 16 players in all. switches. representative through video conferencing.

HOUSE MEGAMAN SQUAD SEIZES CSGO CHAMPIONSHIP

PUP RANKS 16TH ON 9TH I.T. SKILLS OLYMPICS

Team Seth Cortel of House Megaman proved their dominance in the battlefield once again after gunning down their house rivals during the CounterStrike: Global Offensive tournament games of the 34th

...cont

college week anniversary of the CCIS last February 18, 2020 at Hyperblitz Sta. Mesa

The team ruled the matches with no record of defeats claiming their victory for the second time of the Students who represented PUP CCIS Manila were tournament chosen deliberately trained by the rising organizationDuring of PUP2018, that was CSGO that was and being held since the 33rdnon-academic college week celebration. the reborn just this July 2019, PUP’s The Programmers’ Guild, with the help of CCIS and professors, especially the PUPteam also landed on the line of winners where it got faculty hold ofmembers the 2nd spot. TPG’s adviser Prof. John Dustin Santos, who supervised and trained the participants within one week. With their team managers Seth Cortel and Jericho Orias whose command and control initiated tactical combat strategies to the players, Burac, Patrick Cipriano, Louiekami de Leon, Clarence Husenia and Gabriel Ore fought co “In the 9th I.T. Skill Olympics, atAdrian University of Makati, nakipagtagisan even most of our participants is freshmen, but it intense is not a winning campaigns against the other nine participating teams from the houses. factor na hindi namin iyon makakaya and mapapantayan; we trained them, we excelled their knowledge and strengthen their skills before the competitions start. In this upcoming I.T. Skills Olympics in 2020, we must prepare, practice, and will represent PUP. House Contra, on the other hand, battled competitively but came out shortly and fell on the second spot. Mapapagtagumpayan namin ito, Padayon!” Cedrick Dela Carcel, PUP-TPG’s Chairman said.

18 2

that

Photo from PUP CCIS-SC

represented

college,

players

showcase their skills on With burning desires to win the competition, the 16 players from

the volleyball court.

the loser’s bracket once again battled each other for the first round having

only

eight

players

who

Photo from PUP CCIS Faculty

survived.

The

competition

“We played well at our

CCIS: A SERIES OF EXTENSION TRAINING PROGRAMS

continued on the first round of the winners’ bracket. After the

matches but there were

second round of battle, four players advanced to the third round

some

and the players who had fallen in the second round were battling

were

the players who won the first round of the losers’ bracket. Only

during the actual game.

eight

We’re

players

emerged

victorious

this

round

the

loser’s

things

not

that

able

kind

do of

bracket. dissapoint With the goals to educate and increase literacy on computer topics, the of however, Computer andgot Information disappointed at College some point we’ve nothing to Scienwith it. It is what it is, we had awere 2-2 standing anyway. Maybe we justheld need to ces, CCIS, organized another year for its series of extension programs which attended by various groups

The winners of this tournament received awards and cash prizes

earn the experience especially for us who are new to this level of

during the closing ceremonies last February 20, 2020 at PUP

play.”

during months of September and November 2019.

1st

year

Computer

Science

representative

for

Men’s

BFCDI MANILA PARTAKE ON CCIS’WRAPS UP, CE DOMINATES COMPUTER TRAINING COURSES PUP INTRAMURALS 2019

Freedom Park.

Volleyball Karl Crisostomo explained. during the hands-on activity.

These SKTK partner-beneficiaries

came from different barangays of Manila but are all members of the BFCDI headed by its Executive Secretary, Ms. Lourdes del Rosario.

by DIOCE MELYROSE TUTOR

With support from the Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension

and

Development-Extension

Management

Office’s,

Welcomed by Asst. Prof. Melvin C. Roxas, Chairperson of the

Department of Computer Science, the participants went through OVPRED-EMO, Salin Kaalaman Tungo sa Kaunlaran (SKTK) olytechnic University of the Philippines Intramurals 2019 gave conquests It was participated by over 60 students and faculty members last October 4 at various short Program, faculty members ofand thehas CCIS hands to offer among PUP colleges, branches now joined successfully ended havingan the PUP Oval.

array of free training courses on Basic Software and Web Based PUP College of Engineering the overall champion again, for the 4th 4th PUP College of Engineering as as the overall champion again, for the time,

courses

that

equipped

them

enough

literate in computer usage. Mail Merging was taught by Mr. Jayson

Applications to members of Brotherhood Foundation Community followed by PUP Sta. Maria as first the first runner followed by PUP Sta. Maria as the runner up. up.

James M.sports Mayor. Excel wasashandled jointly by Mr.Table Mariel Leo The other andMS contests such Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis,

Development, Inc. (BFCDI) from Sta. Mesa, Sta. Ana, Pandacan,

T. Violeta Chess, and Mr. Jayson JamesHip-Hop M. Mayor. Creation and Badminton, Ultimate Frisbee, Dance Email and Cheer Dance have

Punta in Manila. Aand game called Apolaki Race where individuals unleashed their warrior-like

Etiquette tackledasby Ms. Janelle Kyra A. Sagum. Social proclaimed was their winners well coming from the participating colleges and

skills

and

powers

finishing

different

challenging

Photothe from PUPevent's CCIS Faculty become whole closing game activity.

obstacles

was

held

Photo from PUP CCIS Faculty

Sites for Business was discussed by Ms. Sherilyn B. other PUP branches. to Networking

CCIS LEADS 2ND CHRISTMAS OUTREACH EVENT Usero and Mr. John Dustin D. Santos.

Finally, to round things up on the second day, Asst. Prof. Antonio T. Luna trained the participants on Basic Photography, while Mr. Raymart L. Sapino, tackled the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop.

by DIOCE MELYROSE TUTOR Finally, to round things up on the second day, Asst. Prof. Antonio T. Luna trained the participants on Basic Photography, while Mr.

December 14, 2019

short, entertaining program to personally hand over the Raymart L. Sapino, tackledin theorder fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop.

his day has filled hundreds of families and children of Brgy. Sta. Ana, Pateros with fun and hope as various colleges and

organizations or

coming

from

Polytechnic

University

the

Philippines united for an outreach program intended to give help and donations to those who are in need.

collected donations together with a number of volunteers from the The partner-beneficiaries said university.

from

BFCDI

welcomed

this

SKTK

engagement as a much needed capability-building project for their members. They see this as something thatScience's would help improve the The Compiler, the Department of Computer official student effectiveness of their members in their various community publication, also took part and delivered service during the days of projects. preparation and event proper alongside the other participating

With over 500 families and children, the people and groups volunteers. Held last September 12 and 13, 2019, the training-seminar had The activity was headed by CCIS Faculty Extensionist, Asst. Prof. behind this humanitarian activity has donated canned goods, CCIS officials and faculty members assisting the participants Dina Yu-Miclat, and assisted by Asst. Prof. Monina Barretto. noodles, clothes, books, school supplies, candies and toys to the This humanitarian event was made possible also through different during beneficiaries. groups such as the CCIS Faculty, SPEAK, Office of Student Regent

...cont on p. 4

and student councils from PUP of COED, CAFA, CTHTM, CAL, The

College

Computer

and

Information

Sciences

Student

Council, CCIS-SC, successfully spearheaded this event and held a

CBA, CHK, CAF, CPSPA and CSSD. Also, organizations from the CCIS like ASCII, IBITS and TPG took part in the activity.

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25 STUDENTS BAG AWARDS IN CCIS: A SERIES OF PUP MARKS 115TH COMPILER WHO? TRAIPUP ASCII’S ACADEMIC CONTESTS YEAR; CCIS, CE CON- EXTENSION NING PROGRAMS DUCTS LECTURE SERIES CCIS LAUNCHES COMPUTER LI- T CCIS COMPETES ON U-WIDE ICT QUIZ BEE, LANDS ON 5TH PLACE

TERACY TRAININGS TO MANDALUYONG DTI NEGOSYO CENTER

EDITORIAL BOARD

Members of DTI Negosyo Center, Mandaluyong City were able to experience free training on Office Application and Use

System Laboratory. He too mentioned projects he had with some

Social

organized

government agencies and how they worked on them using the

Sciences,

applications of the trending technological advances.

Networking

the

CCIS,

College faculty

Sites

Business

Computer

members

last

and

Creation

Information

November

21-22,

2019 at S510-511 CCIS laboratory rooms, 5th Floor South Wing, Main Building.

The

speaker

curiosity

inspired

the

everyone

field

grow

research,

passion

AI,

and

robotics,

information

The activity was made possible through the assistance from the OVPRED-EMO’s Salin Kaalaman Tungo sa Kaunlaran (SKTK) Program and in cooperation with Ma’am Mila I.

Aside from this lecture series, PUP also organized activities like

Robles,

academic

Mandaluyong City.

and

recreational

contests,

talent

quests,

Head,

City

Government

Entrepreneurship,

Dioce Melyrose Tutor

intramurals,

second year student, competitively fought the technology battle and made it to the

Information Technology Studies (iBITS), Association of Students for Computer Intelligence Integration (ASCII) and PUP’s The Programmers’ Guild (PUP-TPG).

The quiz bee's contestants underwent three rounds such as the 'Easy Round' with 3

34th College of Computer Information Sciences’ (CCIS) college week last February 19, 2020 at 5th floor South Wing laboratory points each question, 'Intermediate Round' with 5 points and 'Hard Round' with 7

rooms, PUP Main Building. room

points each correct answer.

Participating

The

PUP

Association

Students

for

Computer

Integration (PUP ASCII) hosted the academic contests for this year’s college week. PUP ASCII is an academic organization from CCIS, Department of Computer Science (DCS).

PUP

branches

were

PUP

Bataan,

PUP

Sta.

Rosa,

PUP

Quezon City, PUP Biñan, PUP Sto. Tomas and PUP Sta. Maria. Meanwhile, there were also twelve coming from PUP Manila who joined the said contest such as Institute of Technology, College of Computer and Information Sciences, College of Tourism, Hospitality and Transportation Management, Laboratory High School,

Photo from PUP CCIS-SC

eleven

Juan, PUP PUP from Taguig, PUP ASCII Intelligence Parañaque, PUP Calauan, PUP San Pedro, PUP San Photo

College

Engineering,

College

Arts

and

Letters,

College

Business

Six different subjects were offered for the competition – Philippine Administration, College of Education, College of Science, College of Social olytechnic University of the Philippines kicked off several university-wide

Science

academic contests during its 115th founding anniversary such as ICT Quiz

Administration.

History, Basic Statistics, General Science, Spelling Bee, General Mathematics, Bee

and

General

Information

wherein

the

first

two

and

Development,

and

College

Political

CCIS ATTENDS AKMK 2019

Science

and

Public

subjects were represented by a group with three members, and the

deepened

technology and many more.

CS student, Jubelle Gabriel, a sophomore CS student, and Leovyle Sarili, an IT

wenty-five students from different houses took home medals and certificates from winning in an academic competition held at the

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college until how he ended up joining the country's Intelligent

and Information Science, CCIS, very own delegates, Micaela Cerilla, a first year

College of Computer and Information Sciences namely, Institute of Bachelors in

department. Advisers may - and should coach and discuss content – during the writing process.

talk with his inspiring experience he had with his life way back in

With over 25 participating university colleges and branches, College of Computer

The event was made possible by the coordination of three organizations from the

aims to provide useful information and awareness about the...cont college to the students of the Computer Science

living through their useful and advanced applications. He began his

Technology, ITech, as the second runner up, September 25.

by GUILLIAN DENNIS PAPA

The Compiler is the official publication of the Department of Computer Science (DCS). The publication

Prof. Bandala discussed how robotics and AI transformed modern

as the champion, followed by PUP Sto. Tomas as the first runner up and Institute of

5th place.

by DIOCE MELYROSE TUTOR

...cont

Bee that was participated by several PUP colleges and branches having PUP Biñan

rest were individual.

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BSIT 1-3, House of Contra’s Mark Bacuyag, Ferdinand Matias,

by SHANIA TWAIN ASUNCION

and Alex Hervosa bagged the first place in Philippine History, followed by BSCS 2-1N, House of Megaman’s Louise Cruz, Mark

exhibits, a parade preceded by a a flag-raising ceremony, seminars, Editor-in-Chief The objective of the program is to enable small and mediumawarding ceremonies and a thanksgiving mass that Head were of News Department size enterprise’s, SME, participants to acquire the necessary participated actively by both students and PUP employees that skills in the use of computer application / software and lasted from September 2 to October 4, 2019. social networking sites in the context of e-business.

Masangque,

and

Albert

Canzana,

and

BSCS

2-1,

Legend

Zelda’s Trishia Cabuang, Carl Cepe, and Aris Manalo for the

Besides writing codes, CCIS students can also write odes.

second and third place respectively.

CIS students showcased their writing prowess as they attended Ang Kwentong

Hannah Cailing, Aaron A deWriting la Paz,Workshop and Dustin Obispo’s group from May Kwenta (AKMK): 2019 on September 26-28 at

Manila Room, 7/F Hasmin Hostel, M.H. Del Pilar Campus, Sta Mesa, Manila. mAN BSCS 2-1N, House of Megaman, got first placePUP in Basic Statistics.

The group of Prince Federe (BSCS 2-1, Legend of Zelda), King

Ken Layug from BSCS 1-1, House of Pacman, Inee Ocay, and John Cuyno from BSCS 2-2, Legend of Zelda won the first, second, and third place respectively in General Science.

The said event consisted of over 50 carefully picked delegates from different

CCIS STUDENTS JOIN COMPUTER SCIENCE SUMMIT 2019 BLESSY VILLANUEVA

SHANIA TWAIN ASUNCION

Managing Editor

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Head of Feature Writing Department

Asst. Head of Media & Relations Department

MICHELLE OGNITA

PATRICK LOUIS ROBLES

Associate Editor Associate Editor Trained and successful people on the computer science fields and other disciplines

were

Asst. Head of Feature

also in attendance Writing Department

Head of Science &

share Technology their expertise Department and

knowledgeable experience in growing their careers. Some

emerging

businesses

the

country

(BSCS HouseAsuncion, of Bomberman) second, Dela Cruz, 1-1N, Shania Twain Prince Jewel was Federeplaced and Will Parrone. and The Compiler, the official student publication ofand the Department of Computer Science, Harold Cacullitan, Meryll Cornita, Jefferson Erfe’s group from also had the opportunity to be invited and send three delegates namely: Dioce

BSCS 2-1, Legend of Zelda won the third place.

Legend of Zelda emerged as the champion in Spelling Bee as Roshane Atienca from BSIT 1-4, Legend of Zelda won the first place

where

The

Compiler,

CCIS-DCS’s

official

newsletter,

pa helped dahil siguradong magagamit din namin ito balang-araw", said Asuncion, oneby of in facilitating the said contest in the event. Followed

Melyrose Tutor, Micaella Cerilla and Matthew Olaguer.

the CCIS delegates. AKMK was a three-day series of lectures and workshops both journalistic and

Dave Mabaet from BSCS 2-3, House of Super Mario, and Erin Valenzuela from BSCS 1-1N, House of Bomberman for the

creative. The event was to 'provide an extensive learning avenue for writing as a

The workshop ended with a short recognition program where delegates received

form

second and of third place respectively. their certificates appreciation.

freedom

expression,

creative

criticism

and

fair

public

affairs

deliverance'. Distinguished speakers in the likes of Tonyo Cruz, Pepe Diokno, Rod

such

Accenture

Philippines, StarPay, UnionBank, Technomancer and PDax also sent

...cont

Sanchez (BSCS 2-3, House of Super Mario), and Erin Valenzuela

colleges in PUP-Manila. Among these were CCIS students Bryan Galicia, Uriel

Marmol and Ellen Tordesillas were invited to talk and give activities for delegates

Ang Kwentong May Kwenta 2019 was brought by PUP Sentral na Konseho ng

to apply what they have learned.

Mag-aaral, PUP SPEAK, PUP College of Arts and Letters Student Council, PUP

Jerenze

Cuaki

from

BSCS

2-3,

House

Bomberman

was

announced the winner in General Mathematics. The second place

College of Computer and Information Sciences - Student Council, and PUP Artist

their company speakers to discuss how technology and innovations

"Kahit na nasa Science field kami, nagpapasalamat kami dahil nabigyan kami ng

was for bagged by John Cuyno from BSCS 2-2, Legend of Zelda, Guild Excellence, in partnership with Philippine Center for Investigative

greatly changed and moved forward their business processes.

pagkakataon para maipakita na may kakayahan din kami sa larangang ito at matuto

Journalism, Rappler, INQUIRER.net, InqPOP and When In Manila. followedVera by Files, the third place, Alfredo Almasco III from BSIT

CCIS OPENS 34TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY 1-

1N, House of Megaman.

The summit hosted two kinds of workshops such as the soft skills and

...cont

the technical. For soft skills, the participants chose among problem

THROUGH A EUCHARISTIC MASS

On the other hand, the first place for General Information was earned

formulation, prototyping and idea pitching.

Mark

Masangque

from

BSCS

2-1N,

House

Megaman, followed by the second place, Jefferson Erfe from

On Having over 200 participants, they enjoyed a two-day event filled

with

informative

VINCENTactivities ANTIVO

discussions and

seminars,

workshops,

Head of Media &

other

hand,

insightful

GUILLIAN DENNIS PAPA

JOHNAPATRICK career MANUEL fair was

such as team-building and a mini

Asst. Head of News Department

the

for

the

technical

workshop,

they

focused

computer security, game development and artificial intelligence.

Asst. Head of Science &

ETHAN DONOVAN CARVAJAL

MATTHEW OLAGUER

also held for the attendees for them to explore job Head of Cartooning Department

Asst. Head of

idea pitching contest wherein they had the chance to use and Technology ideas and different tracks they can go in for someday in theDepartment Computer Cartooning Department Relations Department deliver all the things they learned from the first day.

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Science/IT fields.

by MicHELLE OGNITA

BSCS 2-1, Legend of Zelda, and the third place, King Sanchez

from BSCS 2-3, House of Super Mario.

ith the theme of “The Next Level: Capitalizing the Past to Empower the

morning with Fr. Mark Demanuele officiating it. Students from different sections,

Future”, the College of Computer and Information Sciences opened its 34th

as well as the faculty of the Department of Computer Science and the Department

The

winners

were

given

medals

and

certificates

short

F Photo from PUPChapel. ASCII Founding Anniversary through a Eucharistic Mass held in PUP Interfaith

of Information Technology attended.

Due to the rising number of cases of COVID-19, the CCIS decided to the rising

given a certificate for participating said event. Fr.also Demanuele shared the miracles of Jesus foundin inthe Mark 7:31-37, where Jesus

number of cases of COVID-19, the CCIS decided to postpone the annual parade

heals a deaf and mute man. At the end of the homily, he encouraged and declared

and held a mass instead. It commenced last February 14, 2020 around 9:00 in the

blessing to all the students and faculty members of the CCIS. After the mass,

students were advised to attend the remaining classes of the day.

awarding ceremony at the end of each subject. Non-winners were

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THE COMPILER HOLDS NON-ACADEMIC CONTESTS

were dressed in Coachella style—short clothes and trendy outfits, some in plain shirts and jeans, and some still in their school uniforms. Conversations can also be heard as people were talking about why they came for the concert—to support the cause, to cheer an artist, to have a date with a loved one, to find someone, to forget people and feelings, or even to just enjoy music and live. Surprisingly, the concert crowd wasn’t entirely made up of youngsters, adults like parents and old professors also came, not to mention several middle-aged

by SHANIA TWAIN ASUNCION

couples, too. It was also easy to spot which among the crowd was a group of friends, a couple, or someone who came in solo as they all tried to settle themselves in for the concert. Amidst the diversity in the crowd, the excitement was equally painted in each of their faces.

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TABELISMA, TABERDO CROWNED

AS MR. AND MS. CCIS 2020

Then, from a rock and roll moment with some of the biggest Filipino bands, came a set of indie rock bands. Absolute Play, a three-piece band with a female vocalist, surprised the stage with their punk songs from their album Happier Pretending. Then, Ashfall, a band from the South shocked the venue even more with their heavy metal music amplifying all over the university.

Arriving from the venue was also Rocksteddy, another famous OPM band. So, from headbanging with aforementioned rising artists, the crowd went back to vibing with OPM classics through Rocksteddy’s songs such as Leslie and Superhero.

Eventually, the program commenced with the Grand Finals of The Voice CAL in which the three finalists of said competition sang their

hearts out. After that, the PUP Artist Guild for Excellence (PUP PAGE) performed for the opening act. The crowd was hyped up during n celebration of the 34th CCIS Week, The Compiler, the official newsletter of the Department of Computer Science, conducted Non-Academic Contests in PUP

said performance as wing they from knew the performing bands were set to show up next. At exactly 6:30 pm,writing, the event was writing. ignited by the cheering Main, 4th Floor, East February 18 – 19, 2020 to showcase the talents of CCISkolars in photography, poetry and essay audience and ignited more by Filipino music.

THE FIRST SPARK

Contestants were challenged to shoot pictures depicting “A day in the life of a CCISkolar” through their mobile phones. Gabriel Reyes, a

With Week,

the

theme

“Capitalizing

the

contest,

followed

Aldemarc

Aurelio

BSIT 2-4, and Ruscoe Dave Aban of BSCS 2-

With loud cheers from the PUP crowd, Esremborak, well-prepared for a Petition. Professors Antonio Luna and Nelson

CCIS

Past

wits

Contra prides Keziah Nicole Tabelisma and Richelieu "Kakalimutan na kita ... Siguraduhin mong hindi talaga tayo…”of the beauty titles, February 20 Taberdo aspwedeng the new holders

with

at PUP Freedom Park.I

words and reasons. The said contest was judged by the same judges of the Poetry Writing Contest. The winners,

lively performance, graced the Ignite stage. This university-grown band of

unfortunately, were still not finalized

PUP professors charmed the stage with their catchy songs and stage

due to the event of pandemic.

Baun judged the said contest.

officially end the 34th college week celebration, the shout to the void, a farewell to the worries of yesterday, to wake up conquering another battle tomorrow. Mr. Mis and Ms. CCIS 2020 was kicked off hailing House of

Empower the Future”, as a topic, CCIS

students their “Pa’no ka ‘di magiging tanga? ... Kung nakatingin ka lang sa kanya? ... Bakit hindi mo na lang akodisplayed mahalin…” student from BSCS 2-1, won first place in said

34th

by DIOCE MELYROSE TUTOR

long with ceremonies and theiflast toa Through all the jumping and raging, the event was nearing its end. And what better way to the end awarding a successful night of concert notday with

ESSAY WRITING CONTEST

PHONETOGRAPHY

CANDLELIGHT

presence. PUPian and not, the crowd was caught smiling and dancing

It was a very emotional moment as Munimuni, famous for their makata pop genre, asked everyone to stand up, close their eyes, and just feel their music. That instance felt like a candle-lighting ceremony, serene, personal, and reflective of all our life choices that led us to who we were that night.

while Esremborak played. A first act is the first spark indeed.

After such a playful performance, the crowd was brought to tears as POETRY WRITING CONTEST Pusakalye sang their hit song,

Kulimlim.

saw

some

Lost in the crowd, eyes closed, remembering all my heartaches, I was one

the

of the people who took the band’s performance deeply. As the guitar riffs

concertgoers were taking to heart the band’s lyrics, “At hindi na makikita

This contest showcased the literary prowess of CS and IT students through their poetry pieces that expressed “How

kept getting louder and louder, so did my suppressed feelings. Around me,

ang umagang dati-rating kay student”. ganda…”. Nostalgic and painful, Heartbreak feels like for a CCIS Brian Albao of BSIT 1-1, with Pusakalye’s his piece, “semicolon”, won first place; Shania

people were also getting emotional, some were even clinging to their loved

Twainreminded Asuncion ofthe BSCS 2-2, with piece, “Waiting for My and Godot”, won 2nd place; and Sophia Sta. Cruz of BSCS 1music crowd of her their past romances how everything

ones while humming with Munimuni. Oh, to have someone in your darkest

3, with her piece, “Lost”, won 3rd place. Professors Asuncion Gabasa, Sylvia Basilio, and Belen De Asis from the College about that particular memory is now nothing but a figment of a past. of Arts and Letters, judge the said contest.

Photo from PUP OSR

FIRE!

days!

Tabelisma also bagged the special awards for Best in Retro Wear, Best in Casual Wear, Best in Formal Wear and Best in Talent. Taberdo, meanwhile, seized the Best in Formal Wear award and Best in Casual award.

Glenn Joshua Casupanan of House of Supermario took hold of the 2nd spot for Mr. CCIS and the special awards for Best in Retro Wear and Best in Talent. Cherise Anne Pineda of the House of Legend of Zelda, secured the 2nd spot for Ms. CCIS. Mr. and Ms. CCIS 3rd place titles went to Diane Gudio offrom House Supermario and Bryan Ferrer of House Photo PUPof OSR of Legend of Zelda.

The Non-Academic Contests proved fruitful as contestants were given a chance to present their

Photo by Guillian Dennis Papa

various talents and more students were encouraged to join said activity in the coming years.

After such a deep performance, Bita and the Botflies conquered the Ignite stage as the last act. Most of the crowd was gone but some The People’s Choice Title was awarded to Elizabeth people, dedicated fans, perhaps, stayed and jammed with the band’s groovy music. Lagayan of House of Legend of Zelda and Glenn Joshua Casupanan. Their Lagayan photos which were posted online garnered the highest votes

Over six-thousand people with their phones out, flashlight on, waving to the air as GLOC-9 sang Francis M’s classic, Kaleidescope, it was truly a night of ignite. I

among other contestants. It was already 2 am but PUP Oval was still gleaming with lights and Bita and the Botflies was still playing on the stage. And as the atmosphere was already clearing from the fog of dirt when the crowd started to thin out, I found myself lying on the ground, the grass The set of judges that night were Mr. Lloyd Aaron Agustin, amodel advocate and a top Shoppee influencer, Mr. Kyle Manugo, a moist, the air cold, and I, a deadbeat PUPian, content with how I could steal a night of music in between the demanding life of an iskolar. transgender and LGBT advocate and also Ms. Dona Cristino, the founder of PUP PAGE.

HOUSE DOOM REIGNS CCIS NIGHT ONE-MIC STAND BATTLES GATES CLOSED was standing behind the stage when that moment transpired, I saw as PUP Oval

glowed like a galaxy filled with stars. Everyone was singing along, the music

COMPUTER TALK 101

reverberated throughout PUP, there was nothing to hear but the song and the

hearts of the crowd beating as one. And, although the night is usually dark[and

by DIOCE MELYROSE TUTOR

Photo from PUP OSR

filled with terrors], that moment, everywhere you could clearly see the beauty of PUP adorned with the fire burning from the people’s spirits ignited by music.

Pusakalye, Itchyworms took the crowd down memory lane with their classic PUP Freedom Park. songon songs like Beer and Gusto Ko Lamang Sa Buhay. Then, GLOC 9 showed up rapping some of his famous records like Simpleng Tao, Sirena and Upuan.

Another band, nine2-one, of House of Doom also landed in the winner list as it grabbed the 2nd spot followed by the Remorse

Code, band of the House Pacman. Followed by GLOC-9’s lighted up set was Parokya Ni Edgar. As soon as the band appeared on stage, the crowd was already jumping everywhere! I can’t even begin Each band performed two songs for the first round where they to describe how energetic the crowd was at 10 pm. And, when their hit song, could sing any OPM and international songs. They were judged Bagsakan, originally sang by GLOC-9, Chito Miranda, and Francis M, played, based on the criteria and only five bands were chosen to proceed to PUP performance of said song was even more special as Parokya Photoerupted! from PUPThe CCIS-SC the final round. invited GLOC-9 to the stage and chose someone from the audience to sing Francis

Ignite: PUP Concert for a Cause concluded at 3 am. The PUP Oval, once

Indeed, one of the pride, concert’s was theruled performance of fair some of the Doom The highlights Source Code band the musical clinching country’s famous local bands.title After the its first acts from Esremborak and the championship against house opponents, February 20 at

M’s part. Everyone was screaming and headbanging to the music. It was such a he closing ceremonies along with the coronation night of the The last round’s performances highlighted the bands’ version of the moment of release from pent-up emotional baggages! College of Computer and Information Sciences 34th founding song they selected to cover. Singing through the hit songs of

...cont on p. 15

Photo from PUP OSR

celebration came festively as talented musical groups of the college renowned Pinoy musical acts, the winning bands serenaded the ccc competed in the annual One-Mic Stand competition where House

CCIS community as the college week faded through the night.

filled with over six-thousand guests, now left deserted and mute. One by

one, people exited PUP’s gate. It was a memorable night however fleeting. BY MATTHEW OLAGUER

The music and the memories will forever haunt PUP Oval’s name and every

person who stepped foot on it on the night of February 28. hen choosing a computer-related major in college, many still think that having a computer is enough to get through the program that you’ve decided. Whether it be computer science or information technology, the specifications of your laptop or desktop is

I was with the crowd when they started to depart. I could hear all the an integral part in whether you are able to easily get through the course or struggle until the end. Having Blender crash every one amazing stories the concert did for people. The conversations they once had hour or getting every action you do in Premiere, lag is not something you want to encounter. about why they came to the concert—to support the cause, to cheer an artist, to have a date with a loved one, to find someone, to forget people and Of course, these applications have system requirements that you can look up to know if your PC can handle the application. But what feelings, or even to just enjoy music and live, they all found a bigger exactly do they mean? This article is here to illuminate what they are. Photo from PUP OSR purpose after the event—waking up tomorrow.

Processors are the foundation of the system itself. The go-to pick of processors is Intel. AMD is cheaper but this article will talk more Above all, the concert served its cause as it collected enough fund for the donation drive for the victims of Taal Volcano Eruption. Ignite about Intel and will just give the AMD equivalent. Intel has its Core series of CPUs. Commonly, i3, i5, and i7 are the most accessible ignited hope to people that they can always light up their fire every time they get drenched in rain. in the market. Other than these numbers, Intel also separates them through generations. Generations can be identified by the first I went home content that midnight, tired, but smiling.

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Pandemic IgNight IgNightDiaries

I returned here in my hometown back in July, stayed in a quarantine facility thattoisthe far i-number, from the town, for Core 2 weeks, and tested digit number next e.g. Intel i5-8250U is an negative twice. I have been trying to figure out how I am going to take myAMD university whilethe I am here. The 3, internet 8th gen. Core. has itsclasses equivalents Ryzen series 5, and became constantly bad at our house, so I go out every time there that for my the internet cannot take. We is are all challenged 7, are and classes the reason similar nomenclature simply to easily by this pandemic and the new method that we are having to continue course, to but I am thankful enough to be with my family find itsour equivalent Intel. during these times. There would be times that it will be really hard, but we can get through this!

by BLESSY VILLANUEVA, SHANIA TWAIN ASUNCION

The operating system of a computer is the mediator between the software and hardware of the computer. To be more precise, it is specifically the Kernel that communicates with the hardware. It is the

actual

thing

that

does

everything

the

computer,

from

managing input/output, memory, and files, to networking, security,

Gonzaga, Cagayan

and command interpretation.

You already know the standard OSs,

i.e. Windows, Android, Macintosh, and Linux, and maybe you also

2019-2020

he pandemic had people evacuating their normal lives exclusively to their homes. Since some, if not most, of the CCIS students at PUP aren’t exactly from Metro Manila, they had since returned to their provinces during the lockdown.

know Temple OS. But what people often don’t know is what 32-bit

Photo from Google

and 64-bit systems mean. The bit number indicates the memory

Culion, Palawan

limit of RAM that the OS can take. You can know its limit by exponentiating the bit number as the exponent of 2 to get 3.2 GB for 32ihmit bit systems and 17 billion GB for 65-bit systems. I am Aya and for most of my life, I have been chasing a home. But during the pandemic, my chase was cut short and I was RAM or primary memory is where memory gets stored before it forced to retreat to a house. gets processed. You can think of it like short term memory.

I am Beige, and I grew up in a small island in Northern Palawan, a place that used to be called “The Island of No Return” for its

RAMs can be categorized by their type: DDR 1 through 5, where I grew up in Gonzaga, Cagayan, a place at the northeastern tip DDR5 has the highest bandwidth with 32 GB/s. RAMs also have of Luzon. Historically, this was the land of the Aetas, but it a thing called DIMMs which used to be SIMMs but are generally was later reclaimed by Ilocanos, my ancestors. There are still used nowadays. RAMs in the market display their clock speed in Aetas thriving in our areas, although most have retreated to megahertz that can be converted into MB per second by the mountains. multiplying it to 8 megabytes per megahertz by seconds.

history. Ever since the pandemic, I have left Manila and have been staying here since.

My hometown isn’t as remarkable as known provinces with

to mountains and sleeping to, is still, If part I walked The Graphics Processing Unit notmountains. an essential of a far PC

its

own

graphics

VRAM.

cards

use

It less

should power

also

and

noted

heat

was divided in two, half for the patients, and the other for the

that less

compared to dedicated RAM.

The pandemic doesn’t really have any effect in our barangay. There are the usual protocols but generally, everything is normal here.

There

are

recorded

cases

our

barangay

and

our

province had a good start with handling the outbreak. Me and my

Secondary storage devices are, without question, one of the most

friends can easily go to the beach or stroll anywhere if we want

important components of a computer. Without it, where am I

to. The funny thing is, I barely have any friends here.

gonna store this word document before publication? There is another

way

physical

Online classes aren’t really great for my situation. There isn’t any

secondary storage here. hese physical secondary storage devices

wifi connection to subscribe to in our place yet. I am literally in

are marketed as being either Solid State Drives and Hard Disk

the mountains. But most days, I don’t really care. I think I am

Drives. You might already know that the former is priced higher

past the age of crying over my struggles. So far, online classes

than the latter and that SSDs are flash memory while HDDs are

have been bearable, I think.

magnetic.

But

store

how

this

faster

but

are

we’re

SSDs

talking

about

compared

HDDs?

Looking at their sequential speed you’re not going to see a lot of difference but what you might not consider is the fact that this

Gonzaga, Cagayan has not been a home for almost half a decade.

But being here again gave me a chance to reassess my perceptions sm small difference adds up. When opening a program, it becomes very evident just how much of a difference in speed they have. When in life. I will always run away but I no longer feel that my hometown has not become my home, too. The pandemic may have opening a bunch of files, the SSD wins. This is because the SSD doesn’t have any moving parts unlike the HDD which uses a spindle interfered with my journey, but it somehow opened my eyes for acceptance. I hope it will end soon, though. that searches a rotating disk.

To sum it up, having good specs is a must and with the knowledge that you’ve gained reading this article, you can generally identify what may have caused your Microsoft Word to stop working.

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY: SHANIA TWAIN ASUNCION, BLESSY VILLANUEVA

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patients from all over the Philippines once gathered. The island

of an iskolar.

and more popular. Graphics cards can be categorized as I moved to Metro Manila when I was 16. But, when I heard that a lockdown will be implemented, I quickly grabbed my schoolbag Integrated and Dedicated graphics cards. The integrated graphics and hopped on to the next bus to Cagayan. I arrived at Gonzaga earlier than the March lockdown, so I was not put to a quarantine card is one that uses a portion of the computer’s RAM instead of facility nor tested for the virus. For six months, I had been building a life here. having its own Video RAM. While the dedicated graphics card is has

these are not entirely true.

Culion became the world’s largest colony where leprosy grass moist, the air cold, and I, a deadbeat PUPian, content with how I could steal a night of music inleper between the demanding life

buffering frames, and rendering 3D environments/objects. The And, if I put more effort, I could jump on waterfalls and explore hidden caves. But I liked running away more. GPU was developed directly for GUI that was becoming more

that

mind are either Coron, Puerto Princesa, or El Nido. However,

Back started in 1906, the I American regime, a small called atmosphere was already clearing from the fog of dirt when the crowd tounder thin out, found myself lying on theisland ground, the

The

GPU acts as sort of another CPU but specializes on images,

integrated

says “Palawan”. Then, the next thing that will come up to their

It was already 2 am but PUP Oval was still gleaming with lights and Bita and the Botflies was still playing on the stage. And as the

enough, I could a cold river swim like or a pleasant ocean unless you use enjoy professional software After Effects,

one

lakes; these are the things that people think of when someone

by SHANIA TWAIN ASUNCION

established tourist attractions. Living here had me waking up

water dive. And etc. or you play triple-A video games. Illustrator, Unity,

Fresh air, clear waters, beaches with white sand, caves, and

Photo from PUP OSR

Almost all the big universities in Metro Manila have annual concerts where staff they invite known together local bands, but PUP always been medical who worked in taking carehas of the patients and from searching for the especially cure for leprosy. Many people died, both from patients and staff. Culion already experienced lockdown, shy big events, those that open the university outsiders. However, on February 28, 2020, sintang patients paaralan CUlion came in, were to go out. It took years before the cure was discovered and declared leprosy-free in opened itsbut gates fornot the allowed Ignite: PUP Concert for a 100 Cause. Iskolar and not, everyone witnessed theCulion biggestwas PUP concert—a pivotal part 2006. in the history of the university. I was only 3-month old when my parents brought me here in Ignite took place as part of the second wave of the Tanglaw ng Bayan Relief Operation 2020, a relief operation program intended to Culion – my great grandmother’s hometown – well, slightly not. help the victims of the Taal Volcano Eruption last January 2020. Through concert tickets sold at 250php for PUPians and 300php for My family entered the story when my great-grandmother, a non-PUPians, the concert was able to fund said operation. The event was made possible by the PUP Office of the Student Regent, patient, was one of the people who were brought to Culion to be PUP Sentral na Konseho ng Mag-aaral, PUP Student’s Party for Equality and Advancement of Knowledge (SPEAK), and Rotary cured. She, then, made a name; in a book of the History of Club of Fort Bonifacio Global City. Culion, she was known to be a very charming, funny, and

GATES OPEN

beautiful lady (she had many boyfriends, so I think it’s real). She became the “mayor-like” of Culion before a municipality was even formally established. She had her children even before

Photo from Hataw PUP

going to Culion, that followed her and lived on the island, too. At exactly 3 o’clock that Friday afternoon, PUP opened its gates for the concert. Thousands arrived outside the Main Gate when When I was only 9 years old, my dad started to work as a tour the line for the event reached El Pueblo Dormitories and the PNR guide to promote and share the story of Culion. When I had no Sta. Mesa Station. Even before that day, Ignite was already classes, my dad would let me join his tours and let me meet making rounds in social media and along PUP hallways. A tourists from around the world. Through that, I too, learned about concert in PUP is something people have always anticipated, and what seemed to be a sad story of Culion. when it was realized, a crowd was surely to be expected. Ever since thethe virus outbreak, nobarricades, tourist could enteras the island. There were lockdowns too, people from the other barangay couldn't From behind concert stage I saw the crowd go out to if there were no quarantine passes. The a good system with handling the pandemic, a few months after, with started gather inside the PUP Oval. One bymunicipality one, people has were the given from theadmitted government, they organized that let residents from outside of Culion – like me, got the checked uppermission before they were to the venue. It wasprojects an chance to be withfrom their afar family. interesting view seeing the arriving audience. Some were

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by SHANIA TWAIN ASUNCION

“It is either I win, or I learn.”

orn from a humble family in Taguig City, John Michael Ignacio Turla saw hardships at a young age.

wanted to enter the University of the Philippines but ended up in

Consequently, he had dreamt for something better ever since. Thus, he persevered.

Polytechnic

University

the

Philippines

Science

ON CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATION mother, a housewife, along with his two younger siblings. He describes

his

childhood

challenging

because

they

weren’t

financially stable. Despite such struggle, he valued education and studied

hard

valedictorian

and in

well. his

John

Michael

elementary,

program

However,

John Michael was raised by his father, a TNVS driver, and his

graduated

Cipriano

Sta.

batch Teresa

Elementary School in Bagumbayan, Taguig City.

Then,

from

of what life throws at him.

because

there

something

will

bigger

always

than

dreams. When

received

Congeniality

his

self-worth

and

again.

began

the

path

award

ignited

rebuild

and

rebrand

PUP

keep

stand up again. He even exclaimed

organization Department

Highschool.”

John

Michael

while

said.

But

studying

with

support

the

Science of

better

me.”

John

So, in college, he

his

that his college days were the best

parents, he was able to find and apply for a scholarship in high

part of his life because he achieved so

school. Because of his dedication, he was awarded with honors

much from being a better version of

during his high school graduation at Taguig Science Highschool in

himself.

ON YOUTH AND GROWTH with the ways of society, he was disheartened with how people treated those who didn’t fit the standard. People’s prejudice of him lead him to doubt himself. And in turn, he gave up some of his passions.

“There was a time that I wanted to lead but because

prejudice,

just

rested

dreams away. Aside from losing my dreams,

John

John Michael said.

was elected as President of ASCII,

the

official

for of

the

appointed for

OpenText Philippines. He is now the one supporting his family and his sibling’s studies. And although he’s achieved so much already, he says he’s planning to take a master’s degree to achieve one of his dreams which is becoming an educator.

Computer

Science. At the same year, I was

Currently, he is working as an Associate Technical Support at

Vice

External

John Michael is truly one of the evidences of where perseverance could take you—success. If life throws punches at you, you must train your strength to endure and conquer it.

When asked what can inspire CCIS students from his story, John Michael said,

was

already

Award

the

PUP

the delegates for PUP in the

Sentral na Konseho ng Mag-aaral. He

41st

also

Manila

got

chance

compete

Outstanding Scholar of the Year he became one of the Top Finalists and got

the

Best

Interview

Award.

jhjjjj

for

and

42nd

National

Students.

YMCA

Congress 2016,

represented Taguig-Pateros, my district in the Philippine

“All my achievements happened because I learned to walk on my own path. I learned

During the PUP CCIS Recognition Day 2019, he was awarded the

Model Congress at the M Senate of the Philippines.

that it is me is who is traversing life and in

Leadership Award and their thesis was announced as the Best

CCIS also paved way for me to be an official

each challenge that I face there is surely a

Thesis for ISD track.

delegate for the 2017 Global Peace Foundation

lesson to learn which will make me better. I

ON DREAMS AND KEEPING ON DREAMING

Convention in Pasay City. I was President of my

am still in the process of writing my life,

class from 2nd year to 4th year. On my last year

with God and all those people around me,

as a college student, I was elected President of

and I will make sure that in every chapter

well. During those times, I was no longer

Philippines. At a young age, he learned how greatly an individual

in me. “ John Michael told.

Club. I also became one of

college,

I lost my confidence and my own self as

for everyone and doubt is the only thing left

not

and

Affairs for PUP College Y

John Michael said he always dreamt of being the president of the

that Michael who wants to lead and stand

were

course

year

Leadership

how he looked like. As a high school student getting enlightened

teachers that

As a result of his growth, in his 2nd

nominated for the Nemesio Prudente

Growing up, John Michael experienced discrimination because of

leadership,

"In my 3rd year in college, I

President

Hagonoy, Taguig City.

get

awarded Best Thesis in the ISD track during their recognition day.

worked hard in order to learn how to

And because of his hard work, he and his groupmates were even

almost gave up … thinking that I may not be able to continue and

for

Highschool me

with his dreams, somehow.

Michael stated.

expecting

Michael still found ways to rekindle

school days, his aunt who was supporting his studies, died. “I

urge

trust

“That

Even

hard to fit in and love Computer Science.” Computer Science may have been far from

Award in high school, he won back

“… Destiny is up to something unexpected.

sounded like a challenge for me, so I strived

failures—

myself,

finances

let-down

because he learned how to make most

him, financial challenges always got in his way. During his high

the

instead.

He knew he had to build himself up

with

PUP

wasn’t

However, along with the opportunities his skills had paved for

But the negativities didn’t last long.

himself

instead.

wanting to be a president of a country, he landed on the Computer

PUP College Y Club." he recounted.

it's either I win, or I learn.”

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The operating system of a computer is the mediator between the software and hardware of the computer. To be more precise, it is specifically the Kernel that communicates with the hardware. It is the

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I am Beige, and I grew up in a small island in Northern Palawan, a place that used to be called “The Island of No Return” for its

history. Ever since the pandemic, I have left Manila and have been staying here since.

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