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“Hope is being able to see the lightdespite despite light thedarkness.” darkness. the Dr. Rommel R. Castro, the College Dean, delivered his insightful Welcome Remarks, Moreover, the University of Rizal System Morong key officials also attended the program.

- DR. ROMMEL R. CASTRO QUOTING DESMOND TUTU’S WORDS.

By Marylou DC. Riva

Dr. Allan E. Conde, the Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Marites M. Rio, Vice President for Research Development Extension and Production; Dr. Renato F. De Lemon, Vice President for Administration and Finance; Dr. Marvin P. Amoin, the Campus Director; the Program Heads, Dr. Leni A. Avecilla; Dr. Jenisus O. Dejarlo, and Dr. Ederlinda B. Esquibel; and Prof. Xenia B. Canale, the Principal of the Laboratory Schools welcomed everyone with their warm greetings, and messages of unity regardless of the pandemic. Furthermore, each organization presented a teaser of activities held last year to give learners and faculty more excitement.

Michelle F. Bengero, President of the English Enthusiast Educators, announced the activities to be conducted for the whole celebration. The sub-organizations prepared simultaneous activities for the 1st day namely: COE Guru 2021 Final Round, Baybayin WebinarWorkshop, Do You Know Me? AstroKNOWme: An Outta-this-World Webinar with Filipino Astronomers, Trends in Teaching and Learning Mathematics, COEnnect Quiz Bee, Literary Contest, and Mobile Legends Tournament. For the 2nd day, the College still continued the Rite of Passage and Induction Ceremony tradition despite the current situation while the latter was the 2021 COE Ambassador and Ambassadress coronation.

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special AWARDS Roicelyn Rañada, COE Ambassadress 2021 Crown Keeper, Ms. Photogenic, Catwalk Award, Best in Creative Shot, Best in Educator’s Wear, Best in Sports Wear, Best in Theme Wear, Best in Casual Wear, Best in Resorts Wear, Best in Long Gown. Faith Bagasala Liza, COE Ambassadress 1st Runner-Up Shiela Mae Flores, COE Ambassadress 2nd Runner-Up, Best in Talent Rachell Mae De Paz, Ms. Congeniality, Ms. Cosmetic Buffet Award, Facebook Choice Award, People’s Choice Award Adrian Joseph Barcia, COE Ambassador 2021 Crown Keeper, Mr. Photogenic, Mr. Cosmetic Buffet Award Joaquin Miguel Timones, COE Ambassador 1st Runner-Up, Best in Sports Wear, Best in Talent Rodrigo Gomez, Jr., COE Ambassador 2nd Runner-Up, Facebook Choice Award, People’s Choice Award, Catwalk Award , Best in Creative Shot, Best in Educator’s Wear, Best in Theme Wear, Best in Casual Wear, Best in Resorts Wear, Best in Formal Wear Latrell Marcelino, Mr. Congeniality

drian Joseph Barcia, IIIBTVTEd, and Roicelyn Rañada, II-BSE Mathematics, sealed the crowns of the recently concluded College of Education Ambassador and Ambassadress 2021 headed by the Light Bringers Club with the theme, “Facing Life’s Challenges with Beauty and Grace Amidst the Pandemic,” on April 15. Barcia said that pandemic teaches him the reality in life that he did not see during the face-to-face education when he answered the question of Dr. Rommel R. Castro, College Dean, “What bits and pieces of lesson from this worldwide pandemic that you will cherish, and how will you apply these as COE Ambassador/Ambassadress?” “Now I see a reality as part of my journey, I see goals as part of my growth, And I see education as part of my dreams being able to survive in this pandemic is one of a kind adventure, so all I can say was being strong enough, being brave enough, being dedicated enough, and being motivated enough . . .,” he further mentioned. Meanwhile, Rañada stated that the pandemic makes her value time;

even though it is free, it is also priceless, and once it is lost, it can never be back, so it should be used wisely. “We should adjust with the new normal because a year has passed and we are still struggling with COVID-19, but it taught us value time wherein we should spend our time with our family,” she answered. Joaquin Miguel Timones, 1-D, and Faith Bagasala Liza, 1-G, obtained the 1st Runner-Up while Rodrigo Gomez, Jr., 1-F, and Shiela Mae Flores, 1-A, notched 2nd Runner-Up. Henson Alegre Ariola, Jam Abanes, Lien Bermudes, Junessa Rain Pantaleon, and Arlene Posana served as the jury of the coronation.

By Crysta Jean B. Pabilonia

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all”.

INSPIRATIONAL MOTTO

COE AMBASSADRESS 2021, RAÑADA

“Fortune favors to brave, Nothing is hard if you are dedicated and willing to fight for it , fight for your dreams” COE AMBASSADOR 2021, BARCIA

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he University Supreme Student Government of the University of Rizal System-Morong expedited Student Financial Assistance Program for the welfare of the indigent students across the four colleges on February 23. This program aimed to uphold the duties of the USSG to conduct student financial assistance program for the sake of indigent students who need financial assistance especially in this time of global pandemic. In line with this, the Light Bringers Club, College of Education mother organization, along with sub-organizations, Educators’ Mathematics Club, Education Students Research Organizations, English Enthusiast Educators, Group of United Technologists, Organization of Future Elementary Mentors, and Science Enthusiasts and Environmentalists Society (SEES) partook in the said program by assisting the 30 applicants under the College.

he Education Student Research Organization conducted an Online Quiz Bee about rebus, trivia, logic and gibberish on April 14.

The official list of ten beneficiaries from the College was posted on the official USSG Facebook page namely, Ann Gabriela De Luna, Frances May Alejandro, Briant King Penas, Edrian De Castro, Enna Mae Razonable, Lady Arriane Doblado, Jonalyn Labarrete, James Bryan Pagala, Jie Ann Gesta, and Kim Tyrone Samson. They received financial assistance amounting to Php 1,000 through their preferred mode of transaction.

By Quennie P. Lessano

Elsa Angelica Lensoco, Erl John Masunurin, and Roma Erica Masucal from General Sciences won 1st Place with Php 200.00 cash prize and ecertificate. Lensoco said that the virtual quiz bee was a new experience because it is usually held face-to-face. She also prayed for stable internet connectivity during the activity.

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"It wasn't my intention to join the activity. My classmates just included me in the group two hours before the quiz bee. I was nervous on what can I contribute, so I quickly searched and reviewed about rebus, trivia, logic, and gibberish. Luckily, it showed all and we won the COEnnect," she added. Meanwhile, Joshua G. Del Mundo, John Philip P. Dela Rosa, and Edrich S. Delos Santos from Content Courses obtained 2nd Place. Lastly, Giselle Mae R. Medrano, Bea Elaine V. Ladda, and Jaya A. Comodas from BTLED finished with 3rd Place spot.

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he sophomores finally became part of the College of Education family as they underwent the Rite of Passage and Induction Ceremony supervised by the Light Bringers Club (LBC) via Google Meet and Facebook Live on April 15. Dr. Leni A. Avecilla, BSE Program Head, said in her Welcome Remarks that teaching is the noblest profession among all other professions, and it requires great dedication and passion. “I welcome the sophomores; welcome to the College of Education, welcome to the College which believes that desirable attitudes and values are equally important to knowledge and skills,” she mentioned. On the other hand, Quennie P. Lessano, Dr. Rommel R. Castro, President of the Light College Dean, emphasized Bringers Club, also swore in his words of challenge the Words of Induction the uniqueness learners’ with other LBC officers. ability with regard to their area of specialization aside from their commitment and dedication. “We have different By Crysta Jean B. Pabilonia levels of how we are making use . . . making sense of this schema. All of these experiences, all of these processes we had in our experiential learning, these are the forming parts our schemes,” he said.

Four College of Education learners gathered awards in the Online Talent Contest 2021 of University Supreme Student Government with the theme, “Emergence of Hope Amidst Global Pandemic,” after the awarding via Google Meet Facebook live on January 27. In short story category, Renz P. Goto, II-BSE English, finished 1st Place with 90.23 percent while Bernadette A. Regala, II-ME B, placed 2nd with 86.33 percent. “Hindi sa kinukutya ko siya, kung tutuusi’y sobrang s’werte ko sapagkat utang ko ang pagpapaaral niya sa akin mula noong iwan kami ng magaling kong nanay,” an excerpt from his entry, “Pamana.” Meanwhile, Quennie P. Lessano, IIIBSE English, shared message of hope and unity with her entry in the Jingle Making that garnered 95.33 percent making her accomplished 1st Place while Cedrick Jed E. Manalang, 1-CE C, reaped 93.67 percent giving him the 2nd Place. “Sa gitna ng pandemya, palaging may pag-asa basta’t tayong lahat ay sama-sama,” she tuned with the beats of paper cups. Jen Ross C. Malubago, and Vinn Adrian Gatchalian, College of Engineering learners, took the spots for Poster-Slogan with 98.67 and 96.33 percent, respectively. Lastly, John Carlo N. Mesa and Ma. Kyla C. Sacramento, both 1-E learners, grabbed places with 95.33 and 95 percent for Spoken Word category. “Linggo na ang lumipas / Aba wala pa ring ayuda / At ang sampung kilong bigas / Ay may sumbat pang kasama,” he slammed with his upbeat lyrical entry.

By Rowell DS. Ulang

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By Khrizxela Janne C. Pascual

“Magtiwala lang, ka lang, iyong iyong makakamit” makakamit”

- Mangalindan’s Lyrics.

“Di na maibabalik ang kahapon pero may magagawa ka ngayon / Kahit na anong mangyari sa buhay mo / Magpahinga ka lang ‘wag mong isusuko / Mahaba man ang lakbayin ‘yong mararating / Magtiwala ka lang iyong makakamit,” she wrote the lyrics to highlight the students’ perspec-

atriz Fae M. Mangalindan, IIBSE English, achieved 1st Place with her original song, “Kung Anuman,” in the Singing Contest hosted by the University Supreme Student Government as one of the activities during Clash of Colleges 2021 with the theme, “Breaking Barriers: Magnifying Excellence Through Unity And Intelligence” on April 21.

On the other hand, Jerry D. Cantuba, College of Engineering, took the 1st Place in Photo Story Contest with his entry, “CRY-sis and the sync-HORROR-s

tive on the online learning. Meanwhile, Charina Angeline A. Cruz, 1-BSCE A, College of Engineering, obtained 2nd Place with her rendition of “Ako Naman Muna,” and Mark Louie Fiel, III-D1, College of Science, got 3rd Place with his “Kayangkaya” song.

mode” while nished 3rd Place with Carlo F. Tarona, her “Future-focused” College of Industrial entry. Technology, placed 2nd with his entry, “Gasera,” and Janine Ivy D. Conarco, College of Science fi-

By Marilou DC. Riva

Photo source: LBC PAGE

The College of Education held a Virtual Socialized Dialogue with the Dean on January 29. The Light Bringers Club initiated this activity with the presence of class and sub-organizations Presidents and Vice Presidents; Program Heads; and the College Dean, Dr. Rommel R. Castro.

Prof. Helen R. Blanquisco, LBC Adviser, also named the newly-elected officers of the College mother organization for the Academic Year 2020– 2021. In addition, Queenie P. Lessano, LBC President, introduced the different sub-organizations where the Presidents presented their general plan of action. The Dean answered questions prepared by the learners concerning online classes, reporting, class schedule, and qualifying examinations that were explained thereupon.

he English Enthusiast Educators showcased the poetic talents of the College of Education learners about Agape and Ludus love through TikTok, an online application, March 8. Dionysis P. Berja, II-BSE English, won 1st Place with his Agape love entry with 62.81 averaged scores from officers and Facebook reactions. “And if this letter will be our way / To free ourselves from everything, / Take this letter, / As our way to find ourselves to someone better,” he delivered dramatically. Moreover, Eunice L. Regalario, III-BSE English, accomplished 2nd Place with 58.06 percent for her Ludus love entry. “But we both know that our young souls / They are going to grow old / And we both know that this kind of love / Is something we can’t Zoomusta, a portmanteau of “Zoom,” a video conferencing platform that rose to popularity since the pandemic, and “Kumusta,” a Filipino term which translates directly to “How are you?” is a mental health webinar that utilized the Zoom application for learners to raise their questions and concerns on mental health. On the other hand, Lingap Diwa is a program by UNILAB that provides for educational programs such as seminars and webinars on mental health, as well as access to mental and neurological healthcare.

Dra. Kristel Buenaventura, the resource speaker, highlighted the effects of pandemic on mental

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hold,” she rendered fiercely and seductively. Joaquin Miguel Timones, 1-D, obtained 57.81 percent for his Agape live entry that made him finished 3rd Place. “When everyone around me is dying . . . blood and gore around me. / My love, I will write letters. And if the days come when you no do not receive my letters anymore, I want you to know I tried,” he uttered with his warlike -

themed performance. This activity promoted English language competency among the learners equipping their creativity and theatrical skills, so they can develop confidence in speaking the second language.

By Rowell DS. Ulang

SEES Checks Mental Health with Lingap Diwa By Ira Linea N. Ruiz

he Science Enthusiasts and Environmentalists Society with Lingap Diwa hosted their first mental health webinar entitled, “Zoomusta? A Mental Health Webinar in Partnership with Lingap Diwa,” participated in by learners, and teaching and nonteaching staff of the University of Rizal System-Morong on February 26.

health, the psychological consequences posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to learners and workers alike, and the strategies on how to cope with changes amidst this trying times. She stressed the importance of using the pandemic as a growth opportunity by asking,: “[Simula] nang magka-pandemic, ano na po ‘yung tingin n’yong magandang nangyari?” She also emphasized the opportunities to grow and become resilient given by the pandemic before she ended her presentation with a line from Max Ehrmann’s Desiderata, “Despite its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams...it is still a beautiful world. [Be cheerful], strive to be happy.” According to Ira Linea Ruiz, SEES President, the webinar aimed to build connection and communication,

as well as to generate awareness on mental health among the students. “Being in an online, “virtual” setting, this webinar is our means to promote mental health awareness through a virtual kumustahan event, to communicate with other students as to how online classes affect their mental health; and connect to other students virtually and give them tips and advice on how to enhance resilience while living in the new normal,” she said. The Zoomustahan event encouraged more or less 80 participants to raise their questions on mental health particularly about anxiety, depression, ways to stay positive, and approaching a medical professional that were answered by the resource psychiatrist. The SEES is planning to have a rerun of the mental health webinar for the Academic Year 2021–2022 aiming to be of aid to more students, teachers, and nonteaching staff of the URSM.

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Six III-BTLEd learners conquered the first-ever Mobile Legends Tournament facilitated by the Group of United Technologists on April 14. Exequiel Soriano (MORPHL1NG), Patrick Carigma (ASERO.), Kenneth Suan (Daddy Chill), Edenson Sison (DENDI), John Paulo Balmonte (GoatMan 로제 ), and Benencio Vismonte (Harley), all from III-BTLEd, teamed up to champion the tournament. In a best-of-5 final match, they evidently showed their supremacy as they showcased legendary skills in slaying the II-BTVTEd enemies with 3-1 score.

(BTLEd) and Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education (BTVTEd) learners in a non-academic endeavor that promotes unity and competitiveness where the players get to enjoy and work as a team. The Sangguniang Kabataan of Brgy. Santiago and Brgy. Pinugay, Baras, Rizal sponsored the tournament. The chairman of the activity was Erhon Ibañez. Darren Jan De Ungria, and Gryan Jay Meanwhile, II-BTVTEd players defeated 1-G players, 2-0, qualifying them as the 1st team to the championship, during the elimination round. In the 2nd game, III-BTLEd players dominated the battle against the 1-F players advancing them to the final game, 2-0. The main goal of this competition was to involve Bachelor of Technology and livelihood Education

Cañada were the shout casters.

By Linneth V. Jusayan

By Stephanie V. Quitiong

he Educator’s Mathematics Club (EMC) spearheaded a webinar activity, “Trends in Teaching and Learning Mathematics,” via Facebook live and Google Meet on April 14. Dr. Leni A. Avecilla, Program Head of Bachelor of Secondary Education, delivered the Opening Remarks quoting Henry Ford, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. And anyone who keeps learning stays young.” “I am sure that he (the speaker) can give you insights on the current trends on teaching

and learning mathematics with the new modalities of teaching and learning the subject,” she said emphasizing the opportunity on learning new ideas. Mark Jezreel P. Blanquisco, the guest speaker, used the application, Quizizz, for a precursor activity to discuss the challenges of online learning or intended learning such as isolation, lack of motivation in online learners, technical difficulties with online teaching tools, time-consuming resources, and the setting and forgetting online learning activities. He ended his lecture with his philosophy, “Life is too short to spend it with uncertainty.

When negative thoughts cross the thresholds of your life, just remember that sunshine is just hiding behind dark clouds.” Niquesa Joy San Juan, Vice-President External of EMC, concluded the webinar with her closing remarks. “During this pandemic, it looks like impossible to conduct an activity, but here we are proving to everyone, that we can turn impossible things into a possible one. We would like to commend your eagerness to learn new things about mathematics,” she mentioned.

By Rowell DS. Ulang Lalaine A. Bulos, III-BSE English, achieved 1st Place with an essay about courage during the Essay Writing Contest initiated by the English Enthusiast Educators with the theme, “Amidst Challenges, We Stand as One Family,” on April 14. “. . . the path of education does not come with a grand staircase to walk on or a smooth sea to sail on. The same goes as what Aristotle, a never-famous Greek Philosopher, said, “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” Admit it or not, hindrances and barriers will block our way in reaching for that bright future even before these trying times happened . . .,” she said in her essay, “Light up the Torch with a Burning Heart.”

Rowell DS. Ulang, II-English, obtained 2nd Place with his essay, “I will be Resilient as Home,” that tackles about stability amidst the darkest hours of life. “The hallways of my hope are covered with darkness. I press the switch of time to turn off yesterday, but it only shows the murk of an uncertain tomorrow. If I walk forth, I know that the lurking obstacles will stumble me. The bullet of realization strikes me. This is the hardest battleground to invade — the warfare against darkness,” he expressed in the introduction. On the other hand, Marylou DC. Riva, finished 3rd Place with her reminiscent entry of the disasters that the Filipinos have battled, “Amidst Challenges, We Stand as One Family,” “The hurdle that we have hard time fighting with is the Pandemic. We are not allowed to leave our houses and do things we used to, people are dying, our economy is drowning with debt, our mental health is damaged, the emotional health is abused, and we are bound to do works and classes at home,” she described. This literary contest aimed to promote creativity, intelligence, and harmonious relationship among the College of Education learners.

he Organization of Future Elementary Mentors (OFEM) conducted Baybayin WebinarWorkshop with the theme, “Sa Panahon ng Makabagong Pagtuturo, Baybayin Buhayin, Tangkilikin at Gamitin” via Google Meet in celebration of COE days on April 14. Marthy Austria presented first the introduction and history of Baybayin followed by Nestor Sto. Tomas who taught the participants to write in Baybayin.

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They are both part of Sulong Baybayin, a movement that supports the progress of the script. Meanwhile, the OFEM hosted the webinarworkshop with their program head, Jenisus Dejarlo; organization adviser, Crysalyn Crusado; organization president, Angela Arwin Nogpo; and event chairperson, Joana Loraine Penolliar. “COE days gave us the opportunity to impart knowledge about Baybayin. Despite the pandemic, we’ll never stop learning. So, I believe that if you want something you never had, you have to do something you’ve never done,” Penolliar stated.#

By Khrizxela Janne C. Pascual

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Documentation for Science Virtual Quiz Bee taken by Stephanie Quitiong

ark Jerome Felicidario, the guest speaker, clarified some astronomy misconceptions during the webinar, “Do You Know Me? AstroKNOWme: An Outta-this-World Webinar with Filipino Astronomers,” conducted by the Science Enthusiasts and Environmentalists Society on April 14. Felicidario showed a documentary video about the UFO sighting in Negros Occidental, and prepared a survey on common astronomical misconceptions to further explain the topic.

Meanwhile, Aldrin Gabuya focused on astrophotography, and advised devices and applications to capture aesthetic and clear astronomy-related photos such as the moon, planets, and the Milky Way with appropriate location, timing, and exposure. BSE Science learners and faculty joined the webinar through the Google Meet and live streaming on their official Facebook page.

By Marylou DC. Riva

By Stephanie V.Quitiong

The Science Enthusiasts and Environmentalists (SEES) conducted its first-ever Virtual Science Quiz Bee with the theme, “Gamechangers: Battle of the Scientific Senses in the New Normal,” on March 19. Leanna Mae Añis, and Andy Lerio, II-BSE Science learners, notched 1st and 2nd Places, respectively.

Jhory Inarda, IIBTVTEd, acquired 3rd Place while James Brian Pagala, III BSE Science, and Mary Rose Calindog, II-Content Courses, received 4th and 5th Places, respectively. “If you continuously compete with others, you become bitter, but if you continuously compete with yourself, you become better,” said Erl John T. Masunurin, Deputy Secretary and Chairman of this activity. On March 12,

the elimination round took place through the Google Forms that brought nine learners to the final round executed through Google Meet. This virtual quiz bee aimed to showcase learners’ intellectual skills and competencies in Science, and encourage them to look beyond their knowledge and establish a relationship between theory and application or learning concept and promote Science enthusiasm.

a biglang paglobo ng mga kaso ng COVID-19, muling isinailalim ang ilang lugar sa bansa sa pinalawig na community quarantine o ECQ nang wala man lamang malinaw at matibay na hakbang mula sa pamahalaan upang tugunan ang mga pangangailangan nang mawawalan ng hanapbuhay. Malabo rin ang plano kung paano ipamamahagi ang ikalawang bugso ng ayudang pinansiyal dahil hanggang ngayong ikalawang linggo ng Mayo, marami pa ring hindi nakatatanggap sa mga benepisyado.

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Mas mabuti sana kung maaga pa lamang, naibalangkas na ang mga susundang hakbang ng mga ahensiya ng pamahalaan kung sakali mang mangyaring ang mga hindi inaasahang bagay katulad nito. Sa gayon, isasagawa na lamang ito pagdating ng panahon, at kakaunting pagbabago na lamang ang titingnan kung may balakid mang humadlang. Ngunit sa kabila nang napakakulimlim na kalagayang ito, suminag ang kaunting liwanag sa pag-usbong ng mga paminggalangbayan o community pantries sa iba’t iba panig ng bansa upang punan ang puwang ng kumakalam na sikmura ng ating mga kababayan. Positibo itong tinanggap ng mga mamamayan patunay nga ang pagdagsa ng mga donasyon mula sa indibidwal o organisasyon, malaki man o maliit. Ngunit salamin ito ng kakulangan ng pamahalaan upang solusyonan ang bumubugsong bilang ng mga nawawalan ng trabaho, at nagugutom. Mabisang pantapal din ito sa butas na nagpapatagas sa kapalpakan nila.

Marami sa ating mga kababayan ang nakararaos sa arawaraw bunsod ng tulong mula sa mga paminggalang-bayan, higit sa mga walang pambili ng pagkain dahil sa kakapusan o walang hanapbuhay. Sa isang banda, salungat itong tiningnan ng National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict. Naniwala silang itinataguyod ng Communist Party of the Philippines ang mga paminggalang-bayan dahilan para magkaroon ng banta sa kaniyang búhay si Ana Patricia Non na nagsimula ng paminggalang-bayan sa Lungsod Quezon na kilala sa bansag na “Maginhawa Community Pantry.” Bilang pagtutol ng mga mamamayan, bigla-biglang dumami ang mga paminggalangbayan sa iba pang dako ng bansa kasama rin ang ilang tanyag na personalidad. Kalaunan, ang akusasyon ng NTF na bahagi sila ng makakaliwang grupong laban sa pamahalaan, nawala dahil wala namang lumutang na katibayan. Gayunman, isang magandang aral ang inihahatid ng bayanihang ito. Nag-iiwan ng pahayag na dadalhin natin sa hinaharap. “Magbigay ayon sa kakayahan, kumuha ayon sa pangangailangan.”

"Magbigay ayon sa Kakayahan, Kumuha ayon sa pangangailangan . . . “

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By Rowell DS. Ulang Si Tandang Basio Macunat ay isang akdang isinulat ng Kastilang pari na si Prayle Miguel Lucio y Bustamante sa wikang Tagalog at nalathala noong 1885. Ang buong pamagat nito ay “Si Tandang Bacio Macunat Salitang Quinatha ni Fray Miguel Lucio y Bustamante, Religiosong Franciscano.” Si Padre Miguel Lucio y Bustamante ay isang paring prayle na kabilang sa ordeng Pransiskano. Simula 1880 hanggang 1888, nanilbihin siya bilang kura paroko ng Tanay na dating purok ng Distrito Politico-Militar de Morong (na sakop ngayon ng lalawigang Rizal). Noong 1989, pinamatnugutan ni Virgilio S. Almario, Pambansang Alagad ng Sining sa Panitikan, ang pagsasalin ng akda sa bagong ortograpiyang Filipino, “Si Tandang Basio Macunat.” Taóng 2019 naman nang isinalin ito sa wikang Ingles ni Leoncio C. Catolos, isang propesor ng University of Rizal System-Morong, at taga-Tanay, Rizal na tagpuan ng akda, “Tandang Basio Macunat, An English Translation.”

Inilahad ng akda ang salaysay ni Gervacio “Basio” Macunat, isang magsasaka, tungkol sa kasaysayan ng isang mayamang pamilya sa paring humimpil sa bayan ng Tanay sa loob ng dalawang linggo. Binasa ni Tandang Basio ang kuwento ng isang mariwasang pamilya sa Tanay na sina Don Andres Baticot (Cabezang Dales), Doña Maria Dimaniuala (Cabezang Angi) at ang dalawa nilang na sina Prospero (Proper) at Felicitas (Pili) na nakabatay sa dokumento ng kaniyang ama. Dumaloy ang katha sa pagkapariwara ni Proper nang pag-aralin siya ng magulang sa Maynila kahit may pagtutol ang kapatid na si Pili. Sa apat na taóng malayò sa pamilya, nagkaroon siya ng maraming utang, at patuloy na bumagsak ang kaniyang mga grado. Nabilanggo rin siya bunsod ng iba't ibang kahangalan at hindi mabayarang utang. Humantong ito sa pagbebenta ng ari-arian ng kaniyang magulang hanggang sa pumanaw ang ama. Muli niyang winaldas ang naiwang pag-aari na sumapit sa pagkakakulong dahil sa mga reklamo. Ipinagbili ulit ni Cabezang Angi ang natitirang ari-arian subalit kulang pa rin upang mapalaya ang anak na namatay raw ayon sa kumalat na balita. Bumalik sa kanilang bayan si Cabezang Angi na humihingi ng limos sa dinaraanang bayan katulad ng Taytay at Binangonan. Paglaon, sumakabilang-búhay rin si Pili na sanhi ng matinding pighati ng ina na tuluyan ding pumanaw. Ipinahihiwatig ng akdang ito na hindi nararapat magkaroon ng pormal na edukasyon ang mga indio, at ang paghahangad nila nito ang magdadala sa kanila sa sawing kapalaran.

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