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HOSPITALS struggle from insufficient medical supplies for COVID-19 patients and medical health professionals as authorized distributors had ran out of stocks during mid-March of 2020 (Photo from ABS-CBN News).
De Villa: Online learning, teaching is hard BY CHASTINE EVIAN BOBIS
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SINCE the implementation of Luzon-wide Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) last March 17, 2020, thousands of local companies and suppliers were immobilized, causing inadvertent consequences to the supply chains in the Philippines. Travel restrictions for land transportation and movement of goods to and fro industries exposed the vulnerabilities of supply chains, especially during the time of shortage in medical supplies, triggering panic to many consumers. During the 2-month transport freeze, the distribution systems started to suffer from impairment of income and loss of jobs, partially due
to the limited capacity of businesses to operate on daily basis and of households to procure. The increasing impacts of COVID-19 pandemic affected the entire supply chain environment including shipping operations, delivery of goods, supplier networks, and acquisition of supplies. From the standpoint of Prof. Vicente Reventar, professor at John Gokongwei School of Management at Ateneo de Manila University, all stages of supply chain were disrupted during the lockdown. “Most of our supplies today are current inventories of goods before the declaration of the ECQ. One could only speculate how long these inventories will last,” expressed by Prof. Reventar on his article published online.
The logistics problem stood at its highest peak during the total lockdown until April 30, however, some communities with high risk of infection remained quarantined until May 31 and exposed more threat to supply chain for smaller commercial districts outside Metro Manila.
Mediavillo wins OMC presidency
featuring David Samuel Montojo
BSP to push coinless society by 2025
BY JEREMIAH CORDIAL
ECONOMIC IMPACTS During the lockdown, some local government units took the initiative in mobilizing the logistics in their area to deliver food, medical resources, and essential aids. While government’s own distribution system allows logistics to run through, many businesses and private agen-
PROF. Jason De Villa, Instructor at the University of Asia and the Pacific, answered a quick no to the question, ‘Are we really ready for online learning?’ during Operation's Management Club's Computer Literacy Webinar. "Not even us, [who] have more resources to De Villa ►
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The Unopen Door
NEWS August 2020
De Villa FROM PAGE 1 count on. Mas mabilis yung internet namin sa Manila, in general. Madaming Fibr connections, for example. [Pero] hindi kami one hundred percent ready,” he also added during his talk. The webinar was held last September 19, 2020 via Google Meet and was attended by more than ninety participants from BSBA OM1, OM2, and OM3. It was also emphasized by Prof. De Villa the important tools that can be used by students to cope up with the demands of online class set-up.
VIRTUAL. 1st Year Representative Steve Dolz introduces Prof. Jason De Villa as the speaker for OMC’s Computer Literacy Webinar (File Photo).
Mediavillo wins OMC presidency BY JANINE VERGARA
YUMAR Nico Mediavillo of Operations Management (OM) III was elected as the president of Operations Management Club (OMC) for Academic Year 2021-2022 during the two-day election held last May 15-16, 2021 with a total of 73.8% or 90 votes out of 122 responses against former OMC president David Samuel Montojo with 26.2% or 32 votes. Other elected officers include Mary Grace Magalona (43 votes), VP for Activities and Outreach; Charlene Arganda (37 votes), VP for Finance; Ma. Angela Cambare (94 votes), VP for Technology; Beverly Barnedo (41 votes), VP for Careers and Corporate Relations; Siji Lian Nato (45 votes), VP for International Careers; Paula Nicole Mac-
As cliché as it might sound, but I was really surprised and overwhelmed with the turnout of the results... Yumar Nico Mediavillo 3rd Year, BSBA-0M
MEDIAVILLO (File Photo)
eres (60 votes), VP for Audit; Ma. Juninna Lobrigo (56 votes), Secretary General; Ma. Chastine Evian Bobis (36 votes); Deputy Secretary. In a similar way, newly elected officers for
non-executive positions include Ronnabel Abadilla (39 votes), Ambassadress of Goodwill; Jeremiah Cordial (94 votes), Ambassador of Goodwill; Monica Jean
Duterte, to accommodate slow transition in bringing back the health of Philippine economy. Along with this is the nationwide increase of online shopping and online businesses, which paved way for many industries to become more mobilized by hiring third-party logistics and retailers. Shopee Philippines Associate Director Martin Yu attributes this transition as a nationwide purchasing phenomenon that consumers chose to resort to. “I wouldn’t say there was an outsized increase or imbalance in increase in demand. Actually, it was nationwide that we saw an increased general usage of the platform. And I think that’s [because] a lot of people [are] turning into the solution to find their basic necessities and needs,” he said.
The increasing number of online businesses became one of the ways for many companies to resume the supply chain process in the country by hiring more home delivery servicers. According to the Department of Trade and Industry, over 73,000 online businesses were registered as of September 2020, compared to the registered 1,753 prior to the implementation of ECQ on mid-March. Due to this growing number of online businesses, it expands the scope of logistics and the supply chain in the Philippines to implicate the need to create a more digitalized logistics system in the industry to resolve inventory issues during times of pandemic, and issues concerning the movement of perishable goods and containment of products.
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Supply Chain FROM PAGE 1 cies are still inactive from operations and production. Businesses were not able to distribute their goods during quarantine because many of them were forced to closed or shut down. In similar way, households cannot buy these goods and services, nor they can supply labor services for the businesses due to ECQ policies. With the fluctuating demand and supply, some LGUs and organizations assisted local farmers to reach consumers directly without undergoing complex marketing system by making sure the inclusivity of food supply chain among certain communities such as Benguet, Bulacan, Batac, and Quezon. In Casiguran, Sorsogon, LGUs also responded to COVID-19 crisis by using their own logistics to acquire fish
supplies from local fishermen and sell them at lower prices. The same scheme is also the aim of Myrna Candinato, president of Alyansa ng mga Mandaragat sa Bacoor Bay, for the local fishermen in their community. “This way, we wouldn’t have to worry how to reach the fish vendors and have cash to get by, especially that there are days fishers don’t have catch and the restrictions make it more challenging for them to fish,” she expressed. TRANSITION TO NEW NORMAL Eventually, businesses under strict compliance to the health protocols and government policies subsided few months after the marked end of enhanced community quarantine. This is in relation to the lifting of travel ban and ECQ by President Rodrigo
May 2021 NEWS
Mediavillo wins FROM PAGE 2 Arango (21 votes), 2nd Year Representative; Kathleen Baliza (27 votes), 3rd Year Representative and Silver Irid Narra (16 votes) as 4th Year Representative. According to the newly elected president, he was hesitant at first if he can handle such position knowing that his only experience was being the block president of their class. However, because of the people who believed in him, he pursued to run for presidency, he stated when asked if what made him decide to run for the position of president during an online interview. “As cliché as it might sound, but I was really surprised and overwhelmed with the turnout of the results knowing that I’m fighting against an incumbent president who had already been in the position for two terms,” Mediavillo answered when asked about his thoughts on winning as the OMC President. He also added that he was really honored and is looking forward to giving OMC the best service that he can give together with the
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Population OFFICIALLY ENROLLED OM STUDENTS FOR AY 2020-2021
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39
OM2
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Source: Operations Management Club Executive Board
BY MARY ANN BATALLER
THE enrollment of first year students of Bicol University College of Business, Economics and Management (BU-CBEM) taking up Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Operations Management (BSBA-OM)
other officers in this time of pandemic. A total of 91.79% of OM students participated in the said election.
for the Academic Year (A.Y.) 2020-2021 shows a decrease of 15.22% compared to the last academic year’s number of freshmen enrollees. A total number of 39 OM freshmen students are officially enrolled for A.Y.
2020-2021, having 29.10% of the total OMC population, while the 34.33% are coming from the sophomores with a total of 46 official enrollees. The remaining 36.57% of the OMC population comes from 49 third year OM students.
OMSA gathers BSBAOM students thru webinar 39 students from BU participate BY JEREMIAH CORDIAL
WITH the aim to educate BSBA Operations Management students with technical skills, Operations Management Students Association (OMSA) of Far Eastern University Diliman organized the first part of Lakbay OM Webinar Series involving other universities for the first time since they had a new set of officers held last September 5, 2020 via Microsoft Teams. Roughly 200-300 students from more than 10 universities
nationwide gathered through the webinar event, and 39 of them are from Bicol University Operations Management Club. “Because of the current situation in our country, we thought that it would be right to share knowledge to the other students in a way that we know we can, especially to those who have limited resources,” expressed by OMSA President Jemina Villareal. Titled as ‘The Nature of Operations Management,’ the event is one of the three webinars under Lakbay OM, which will all be presented soon.
INVENTORY August 2020
DAVID SAMUEL MONTOJO BY MA. JUNINNA LOBRIGO AND JOYCE ANNE IRESO
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utgoing Operations Management Club (OMC) President, David Samuel Montojo shared his thoughts and experiences during his administration as the head of the organization for two consecutive years. According to David, it has always been his passion to serve. In 2018, he was elected as a 1st-year Representative. From there, he saw it as an opportunity to grow exponentially, and was motivated to continue serving the studentry—from a normal student to a leader that carries the welfare of other students. "The faith placed in me by my fellow OPSMAN became and has always been the reason why I decided to run for presidency not just once, but twice." Montojo confidently added, "I have provided them with the service they deserve." During his presidency, he faced certain struggles and challenges. He opened up that before he took the responsibility, "pressure was already knocking at its door." As he shared that during the 2018 CBEM Organizational Festival, OMC was hailed as the Best Organization.
"Knowing that I have big shoes to fill, I was more challenged rather than scared." He continues, "so, when I became the President the following year, I was driven by the goal of continuing the legacy left behind by my predecessors and go beyond what's already been done." As mentioned, Montojo was elected as OMC President for two academic years. He both experienced how to run the organization in a face-to-face setting and online set-up. He admitted that since then, it was a constant struggle for him along with other OMC officers on encouraging its members to participate in their organized events.
"But by maximizing multiple social media platforms, we were able to widen our reach and tap [as many] students as possible. Information dissemination became easier and student encouragement was intensified by organizing events that are timely and relevant especially in this new normal," he explained. “As student leaders, I admit that veering towards online set-up became harder for us too, just as much as it did to normal students, which is seemingly due to the same inexorable factors such as communication gaps, internet constraints, and the mere fact that not all of us have the same privileges when it comes to technology. Not to mention also that everything was more interactive in the face-to-face setting, may it be in meetings, events, or workshops."
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May 2021 INVENTORY
I've learned to listen more than to speak. I hear out what my co-officers are trying to say so that they feel as though they have an important voice in how decisions are made, and a meaningful platform to do so.
The shifting of handling the organization to a new normal setting was not easy-peasy at all, but with this sudden change—it helped him to push his limits as a leader and still perform his job with utmost effort. He told us that they were able to rise above challenges through camaraderie and teamwork, as well as recognizing the strengths of his colleagues. With that, they were able to give invaluable service to their fellow students. Montojo, as the OMC President for A.Y. 2019-2020 and A.Y. 20202021, describes his entire experience as “challenging yet fulfilling.” “During my term, we created activities that catered the needs of the OM students, participated in out-ofschool activities, collaborated with different organizations, showcased the talents of our fellow students, established our own publication "The Logistician", and most especially acknowledged the hard work of the OPSMAN with our Virtual Recognition Rites” he recounted. His hard work and efforts were all paid off, when he was awarded as one of the Outstanding Students in Leadership for two succeeding years by the organization. For the most part of the conversation, Montojo shared the lessons he acquired during his administration. “The most valuable lesson I’ve taken away from being the OMC President for two consecutive years is that—in order to successfully lead others, you must learn first to effectively lead yourself.” “Learning how to accept criticism and feedback from co-officers & members is difficult and uncomforta-
ble, but crucial for continuing to learn, grow and develop important leadership skills,” he noted. He further added, “I've learned to listen more than to speak. I hear out what my co-officers are trying to say so that they feel as though they have an important voice in how decisions are made, and a meaningful platform to do so.” He also claims that as the head of the organization, it is his job to have proper conversations with his colleagues and guide them to come up with the best decision and solution without feeling overbearing or forceful of his opinion. “As I move forward, I will always look back at
my time as President of the Operations Management Club as one of the greatest and most valuable roles I’ve ever held. I owe a lot of who I am to the organization, and look forward to giving back as much as I can in the future.” “To all of those who have been there along the way, I truly thank you and look forward to keeping in touch as we grow professionally and personally,” he finished.
BY MA. JUNINNA LOBRIGO
According to Pareto's Principle, "80% of results are produced by 20% of causes." I dare say that, 20% of operations management decision affects the 80% of company’s success.
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hen you think of Amazon, Disney, Google, McDonald’s and other multibillionaire companies, do you wonder how they had the world at their feet? Truth be told, it has something to do with excellent operations management skills. With this fact, you might want to consider earning a bachelor’s degree in Operations Management. Hence, learning in this field will future-proof yourself, for this program is versatile—whereas one can work in a wide range of positions and across multiple industries, which means there are unparalleled job opportunities for OM majors. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Operations Management (BSBA-OM) is a program that will equip students to find the right tools and information to become the best manager as possible.
This field of study offers a holistic approach where it does touch-and-go on various management topics such as total quality management, project management, inventory management, facility management, supply chain management, logistics management, and environmental management, as well as core business functions such as taxation, accounting, finance, human resource, business law, business ethics, and other related topics. These cross-disciplinary knowledges will help you out in having an in-depth understanding of concepts to all parts of its administrative functions and philosophies. As mentioned, OM graduates can work in almost every sector, since all firms (whether it is manufacturing or service) requires operations management. Ops majors are most likely to work as operations manager or sometimes referred as general manager, but they are also fit for other management positions, to name a few— there’s project managers, supply chain manager, human resource managers, sales manager, advertising manager, etc. However, before you become one of the top execu-
tives, organizations are more likely to look for someone who have gained years of experience and completing a master’s program is much more of a common requirement. Meanwhile, you might need to earn a doctorate degree if you are someone who wants to pursue a job in research or academe. Majority of ops managers focus on the management of corporations and enterprises. Still and all, OM graduates can also work for private or public companies, non-profits, or in the government. In today’s business environment, due to globalization, operational roles are in greater demand. Operations management is the central core function of every company– it plays an integral part in optimizing the productivity, efficiency, and profit in order for a company to survive and to compete in an everchanging market. Ops managers are in-charge of planning, implementing, controlling, and supervising the production of goods or services. Indeed, being an operations manager incorporate a plethora of functions and roles— someone who is expected to be the jack-of-all-trades in the industry; and so, all the skills acquired are noteworthy. For the most part, sounds like earning an OM degree is a must if you dream to manage and lead, or perhaps, establishing your own start-up. Thus, attending in this field of study will equip you with the right knowledge, like how to think outside the box and to cut corners. Thus, a better understanding on why operations can drastically improve the performance of a company. At the end of the day, you could tell it by knowing the difference between being an excellent cook and running a successful restaurant.
ILLUSTRATION BY JEREMIAH CORDIAL
EDITORIAL
May 2021 OPINION
Why online learning is not feasible MA. CHASTINE EVIAN BOBIS
ART BY EIJAH ADRIELLE BALIN
Pasan ang Edukasyon
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ahigit isang taon na ang nakalipas simula noong magkaroon ng pagbabago sa pamumuhay ng mga Pilipino dahil sa hindi inaasahang pandemya na COVID-19. Kasabay sa mga naapektuhan ng virus ay ang pagkaroon ng pagbabago sa pag-aaral ng mga Bueño. Inilunsad ang Administrative Order No. 168 series of 2020 ng Bicol University na nagsasaad na hindi magkakaroon ng face to face na klase. Sa halip ay gagamitin ang flexible learning mode of delivery na labis na ikinagulat ng mga mag-aaral. Sa pamamagitan ng virtual learning, dito na makikipagsalamuha ang mga mag-aaral at kanilang mga guro. Ngunit hindi lahat ay sang-ayon sa sistemang ito dahil bagama’t nanganganib ang kapakanan ng edukasyon sa Pilipinas, patuloy ring papasanin ng mga estudyante ang bigat ng online class at ang new
normal learning system.
Malaking hamon ang bagong pamamaraan hindi lamang sa mga estudyante, kundi pati na rin sa mga magulang at guro dahil hindi lahat ay may kapasidad na makipagsabayan sa online class. Ayon sa isinagawang survey sa mga mag-aaral ng Bicol University College of Business, Economics and Management na may kursong BSBA Operations Management, 31.1% lamang ang mayroong access sa WiFi at 45.1% naman ang naitala na nagtsatsagang gumamit ng mobile data. 15.8% naman ang sabay ginagamit ang WiFi at mobile data. Sa nasabing datos hindi natin maikakaila na kakaunti lamang ang mayroong WiFi sa kanilang bahay, at hindi pa rito kasama ang bilang ng mga pamilyang pinilit bumili ng WiFi kahit kapos sa pera. Marami pa rin ang pahirapan na makasagap ng data sa kanilang lugar upang makipagsabayan sa paaralang talakayan. Kahit nga ang mga mayroon WiFi connections, paminsanminsan ay pawala-wala pa rin lalo na’t ang mga gumagamit ng mobile data sa malalayong lugar na hirap makasagap ng signal ay isang sularaning hindi lamang sa mag-aaral, kundi pati rin sa mga guro. Kapalit ng papel, libro, at ballpen ay ang mga makabagong teknolohiya na ginagamit ngayong online class katulad ng cellphone, tablet, at laptop. Hindi lahat ay may kakayahan na magkaroon ng mga magaganda at panibagong gadget na ginagamit sa online class. Sa naitalang datos sa parehong survey, lumabas na 2.2% lamang ang mag-aaral ng BSBA Operations Management ang mayroong laptop. Ipinapakita nitong kakaunti lamang ang may komportableng ginagamit na gadget sa online class. Mayroong 53.8% naman ang gumagamit lamang ng mobile phone; mas marami ang mag-aaral na nag-tsatsagang gamitin ang kanilang mobile phone upang gumawa ng mga homework, online exam at virtual class. Pahirapan sa mga mag-aaral ng BSBA Operations Management na mairaos lamang ang semester ng kanilang pag-aaral. Samakatuwid, kinakailangan natin maging handa at sanayin ang ating sarili sa makabagong sistema ng pag-aaral dahil hangga’t tumataas pa ang kaso ng COVID-19 sa bansa, ay hindi pa rin tayo makababalik sa nakasanayan na uri ng pag-aaral. Mahirap man at
True to its vision, Bicol University is indeed vying to be known as a world-class university. Even more so, now that online learning has become the norm. But because of some incapacities that lie within the institution itself and its students, online learning is not feasible. And why is that? You may ask. I have concluded that the pandemic is the root of the problem although without it, there was already an Open University which focuses on online education. But because the situation was unexpected and even fatal to some, educational institutions have resorted to implementing flexible learning. And until everyone is vaccinated, the face to face classes are at halt. In implementing flexible learning comes the use of online tools and such. Quite frankly, the term flexible learning did not apply to some subjects. And that is one of the reasons why online learning is not
madaming mga pagsubok ang ating nararanasan upang matuto at makapagtapos ng pagaaral sa kolehiyo, kailangan pa rin nating pangalagaan ang ating sarili at gumawa ng paraan upang humingi ng tulong kapag nahihirapan, dahil malalampasan natin ang sistemang ito kung magbubugkos-bugkos tayo. Marahil ay gabundok pa ang ating papasanin bago tayo makapagtapos, sana ay patuloy ring gumawa ng inklusibong solusyon ang mga namumuno.
feasible. Not everyone has gadgets and an internet connection along with knowledge to use these effectively. This applies both to the professors and students as difficulties in adjusting to the current protocols in place are evident. The digital divide is more apparent than it has ever been during this time. Additionally, with our province being bombarded with consecutive typhoons the past year, it has pushed the students to lobby in favor of ending the semester. This has been the second time that the call for ending the semester has happened. This time, because of the damage the typhoons have brought specifically for internet providers as well as the constant power interruptions. So there comes the question of, are students really learning? There are now more students who enroll not because they want to learn but because they don’t want to be left be-
hind. As more and more students’ mental health worsen during this time of isolation and social distancing, education has become more of a burden than a way to be successful in life. Something it should not be. There is a continuing challenge for the institution itself and its students. The only solution that would answer this is also something that needs to be continuously improved over time. That is - the system for asynchronous and synchronous classes. Recording every lecture and making sure to send it to the students should make it easier for students who may miss online lectures. Even just lessening the amount of workload can help students be more mentally stable in this time of uncertainty. Perhaps leniency and understanding are just what the students need. For trying to expand too much, the university has neglected the integral part of it which is the students.
EDITORIAL BOARD AND STAFF A.Y. 2020-2021 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF JEREMIAH CORDIAL ASSOCIATE EDITOR GERARD MARTIN MAGAYANES MANAGING EDITOR MA. CHASTINE EVIAN BOBIS SECTION EDITOR FOR NEWS MA. JUNINNA LOBRIGO SECTION EDITOR FOR FEATURES BRENDA TOLEDO
MARY ANN BATALLER JANINE VERGARA PHOTOJOURNALISTS BEVERLY BARNEDO, JOYCE ANN IRESO SENIOR CARTOONIST ELIJAH ADRIELLE BALIN CARTOONIST EMMANUEL NAAG STAFF WRITERS
OPINION August 2020
Sentimenthings BRENDA TOLEDO
"Every little thing that happens seems to have a greater reason." Do you remember the time you learned how to walk, the moment you fell, or when you laughed a lot until you cried because of some corny jokes? Is there a regret from your childhood for making an escape during noontime just to play with friends and talk some superstitious beliefs? Well those are indeed fun, so if ever those happened to you, treasure those memories. It's a lonely thing to recall the era where real conversations exist. The nostalgic feeling remains as the world make a turn but no matter how we missed those good old days, the reality is
waking us up to the digital world of the present time. As a child who grew up enjoying a life way back being a pre-schooler, it saddens me every time I would see a toddler who uses a phone at the very early age instead of having fun outside. A happy human offspring that runs freely with joy, together with the people around because it is a one time experience for a child's life that may never happen again when adulthood knocks. Hearing the noises of the streets now weren't the same as before; it truly changed a lot. Everytime I'd reminisce the memories of my childhood, the loud shouts of "maiba taya!" and the unending "jack en'poy", it
Unheard voices on BUCESS MA. JUNINNA LOBRIGO
There were claps, shouts, and noises from celebrating victories, yet the masses heard distinct silent cries behind closed doors. They also heard murmurs and sighs of disappointment in the meritocratic education system. And now, the silent majority calls for a logical process; anyhow, these voices sound unheard by the institution. As colleges and universities are forced to make changes in college admission policies due to COVID19 threats, Bicol University (BU) implemented a new college admission system
this academic year 20212022 which is the BUCESS (Bicol University College Entrance Scoring System). Whereas, the present evaluation process is based on the embedded university's moral standards: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. As noted on its website, “applicants shall accomplish a Personal Information Sheet (PIS), with provisions for indicating scholastic grades and a Student Portfolio where authenticated evidence for scholarship, leadership, service, and character shall be submitted. Ad-
makes me soft. You are lucky if you have gathered bags of experiences and packs of joy so be grateful because not all have the privilege to enjoy a life. Now that we are residing in a digital world, precious moments are slowly turning into a different one. If you would have a time travel, can you recall the time you wrote a letter to someone or a friend in a piece of paper waving back to your childhood days? Where you could converse and laugh without using emojis or even cry at someone's back, not on your phone's screen? It is a fact that we are glad to receive a message via Messenger and other social media platforms but our heart melts more to received a handwritten letter, an actual greetings or a message from a person because we value time and efforts. But the sad truth slaps us, we are no longer on the classical era of dreams and fantasies.
"Longings may take us back from the past."
mission will be based on the Scholarship which is the SHS GPA for grades 9 to 11 and the documents for evaluation under Leadership, Service, and Character." The admission requirements are an indication of a meritocratic education system. However, the institution failed to recognize the social and economic situation.
Merit-based scholarships make noise on social inequalities and merit discrepancies... A total of 17,602 aspiring scholars wished BU to be their home for the next four years of their life. On July 15, 2021, BUCESS re-
The reality is, we have forgotten the real essence of communication because of social media supremacy. Real conversations are out of place and the remorse from the past will remain as it is. Reminiscing those days gone by is the cause of our euphoria. Keep in mind that despite these changes, there's development. Know that, letting the past live with ease will also let us live with serenity. The world is no longer our first love, memories may be in a pocket that's nowhere to be found, but its sentimental value would always persist.
You are lucky if you have gathered bags of experiences and packs of joy so be grateful because not all have the privilege to enjoy a life.
sults are out and only 4,039 (22.95%) are qualified and 471 (2.67%) are waitlisted. Looking at the unbelievable results, merit-based scholarships make noise on social inequalities and merit discrepancies. The assessment of applicants depending on their academic ratings, extracurricular certificates, community engagements, and awards are unsound and uncalled for. There are a lot of factors to be considered on how each aspirant achieved their academic grades, ratings, certificates, and awards resting on the standards of their past alma mater. Hence, it is not the strongest and most accurate ground as an alteration for BU admission. As the tension between democratic purposes and ideals of merit intensifies, we must raise the voice for fair and accessible quality education, and hope that this plea will not fall on deaf ears.
Delivery Form Mula sa BSBA Operations Management ng Bicol University College of Business, Economics and Management, nagpahayag ng mga saloobin ang mga estudyante tungkol sa pagtuldok ng synchronous at asynchronous classes sa unang semestre ng Taong Panuruan 2020-2021 dahil na rin sa sunod-sunod na sakuna na dinanas ng lahat. Dapat na bang i-end ang sem? Narito ang ulat nina Beverly Barnedo at Joyce Ireso.
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PRODUCT CODE OM3001
PRODUCT CODE OM3004
Para sa’kin oo. Dahil sa pandemya at dumaan na sunod sunod na bagyo, hindi pa nakakabangon ang mga tao lalo na ang mga estudyante na nawalan ng bahay at access sa online class.
Kung kaledad ng edukasyon ang pagbabasehan, kailangan pa ring ipagpatuloy ang semester [dahil] kulang pa ang mga aral na natutunan ng mga estudyante. Halos kalahati pa lamang ng modules ang naibabahagi at wala pang sapat na leksyon na nagaganap sa online learning.
PRODUCT CODE OM1001
Sa aking palagay opo dapat nang tapusin ang semester sapagka’t hindi lahat ng estudyante at guro ay handa… Oo mahalaga sa’kin ang pag-aaral pero mas dapat nating unahin ang “mental health.”
PRODUCT CODE OM2004
Oo kasi kawawa yung mga wala pang kuryente at maayos na internet connection. Siguro swerte kami na may mga kuryente na, kaso pano yung walang mga kuryente saka nasiraan ng bahay?
PRODUCT CODE OM2001
The most compassionate option is to end the sem now because there are students being left behind. Other areas are still recovering and still don’t have stable signal to start with the distant learning. PRODUCT CODE OM2002
For now, ang akin lang i-adjust sana ‘yung resumption ng class. Hindi pa kasi stable yung internet and electricity. Madami pang hindi nakakarecover dahil sa bagyo, so sana maging considerate din tayo sa ibang tao.
PRODUCT CODE OM2005
Hindi po dahil sayang ng mga pinag-aralan namin at mga effort na binigay kung lahat lang naman pala ipapasa. Then kung ganon, it’s better pala kung hindi na lang lahat magcomply since ipapasa lang naman ng prof kahit hindi talaga nagpaparamdam o gumagalaw ng modules? PRODUCT CODE OM2006
#NOSTUDENTSHALLBELEFTBEHIND. Esp now, karamihan satin naapektuhan masyado ng bagyo lalo na sa mga malalayong lugar and until now di pa nakakarecover...
PRODUCT CODE OM3002
I’m from district 1 and we were badly hit by Typhoon Quinta and Rolly, until now wala pa kaming kuryente and hindi stable ang network signal. Students (especially from District 1) are not ready and not capable to continue online class. So, it’s better to end the sem. ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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OPINION August 2020
CONSIGNEES Deadhead
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started my OM journey filled with doubts and reservations probably like many of you do. I remember going back and forth to the admin’s office to secure a slot even though it’s essentially impossible at that time. I remember having difficulty in familiarizing names and new faces in every subject as an irregular student. I even experienced being looked down for choosing this course just because it’s among the least chosen program in business. I often lead myself to speculate how pointJeremiah Cordial, EIC less it is to finish this degree. It feels as if I am navigating Operations Management without any visions for myself. Despite of this, my spark for writing never ceased. I have been part of another publication in CBEM which stood as my cave to protect this personal fire and keep it ablaze while fearing a little wind could blow it all off. I held into journalism as the only tool for me get by while hoping to find more reason to sharpen my blunted graphite. When I was appointed to become the Editor-in-chief for OMC’s publication for the first time, I mistrusted my own fire because there is a huge gap between me and the person they want me to be. But realizing how little this fire is without lighting it up outside, I received the offer with value, even if it means starting from square one. The Logistician constitutes small but hardworking staff– all of whom contributed to produce a newsletter within a short timeframe. We, as your forwarder, bringing extra cargos for your interest, are more than happy to deliver relevant news and stories that reflects issues revolving our society. Pursuit for freedom of the press and accuracy of information is more than a necessity now that malpractice of journalism and unethical reporting is rampant. I believe there is no single path for all of us. I was able to put my fire outside while knowing when will the strong wind come, because I chose to navigate this course while thinking about my passion to write. So, if it seems as if you’re traversing the miles with an empty trailer– like a deadhead, remember that you can always take another route to explore another extra mile. I am looking forward to meet all of you as we transition to new normal and hopefully, we’ll work together as one to get through this pandemic.
Yours truly,
Pursuit for freedom of the press and accuracy of information is more than a necessity now that malpractice of journalism and unethical reporting is rampant.
Pre-pandemic thoughts of a student BY CHASTINE EVIAN BOBIS
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n a normal day, I would set my alarm at thirty minute intervals just so I would be sure that I have ample time to prepare myself for the day. Also because I hit the snooze button a lot. You do that too, right? Twenty minutes is the time I take my bath every morning and it’s also the best duration of time for a power nap which I always take when I feel like I need to. You should totally try this some time! Being only fifteen minutes away, I had the privilege of going home every break time we had that was two or more hours long. I could also walk to the campus and have a bit of exercise. But who wants to be sweaty on the way to class?! Ten minutes before the class time, I usually leave my dorm to walk to the campus. When I moved out of the dorm to an apartment where I lived with my sister, I needed to leave five minutes earlier than usual. This was my daily routine… until you know what.
May 2021 BUSINESS
DIGITALIZED TRANSACTIONS
BY BEVERLY BARNEDO
BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno says Philippines will likely adopt digitalized financial transactions, replacing coins with quick response (QR) codes during an online interview with BusinessWorld. The said digital payment solution is to be expected by the year 2025, where Diokno foresees contactless payments in small transactions through the QR code, which will contain contact details, payment information— required in a monetary transaction. It is faster and easier to scan the code than filling out too many forms and long process. Meanwhile Presiden-
ART BY JEREMIAH CORDIAL
tial Spokesperson Harry Roque expressed that the Malacañang welcomes the idea of coinless society and said that its best for the country that’s still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. “We welcome this po ‘no dahil ang isang karanasan natin sa COVID-19
ay kinakailangang maging cashless society na nga po tayo (because our experiences amid the Covid-19 pandemic have pushed us to resort to a cashless society),” Roque stated. However, Diokno mentioned that cashless society is quite impossible yet for the country.
“Talking of cashless society may be not within my lifetime. But I can assure you a coinless society by 2025 because that will be replaced by the QR Code PH which we are pushing to get to our national ID,” Diokno said. “I’m very optimistic that the future will be digitalized, that there’ll be less contact in the way we live, in the way we play, in the way we operate, so yes, digitalization will be one of the major beneficiaries of this pandemic,” Diokno expressed.
PH INFLATION INDEX
MAY 2021
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SOURCE: https://tradingeconomics.com
COLUMN
Why Operations Managers are still and will be needed? BY CHASTINE EVIAN BOBIS
WE only have a few universities that offer the Operations Management course in our country. Two of which are located in the Albay area namely Bicol University and Divine Word College. According to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the program curriculum covers all aspects of operations within the organization. But we in the Operations Management course have often been belittled because we don’t necessarily need to take licensure examina-
tions. What a lot don’t know are the intricacies of what the position entails us to do. In the management field, we could even be called the “jack of all trades” because we need to know a little bit of everything. From people management, product development, productivity, environmental management systems to tax laws. We need to be able to know all of these to make sure that the organization is efficient and effective in its day to day operations. Even more so now that there is a new
normal which includes work from home setups and online classes. Operations Managers ►
In the management field, we could even be called the “jack of all trades” because we need to know a little bit of everything.
BUSINESS August 2020
Did you know that BSBA Operations Management is also home to young entrepreneurs and budding business owners? Get to know some of the hard working OM students on their chosen ventures. They got to do what they love while earning at the same time. May their stories be an inspiration for you to pursue that idea in your mind, to dream, believe that you can, take a leap and start. You never know what awaits you, young businessman.
BY BEVERLY BARNEDO
Flora Exotica @flora_exotica.ph
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rom designing gowns for a shop before the pandemic affected it, Kaile Matociños found a new craft where he poured his creativity and artistry to make a business out of it. Inspired by the dried flowers trend and necessity to earn, he named it Flora Exotica, offering flower arrangements and other gift ideas, too! He also do event styling and management services. Price varies depending on client's budget, preferences and specifications. Despite the experiences of being turned down and doubted, he strived harder to prove them wrong and with all the support he's been receiving, Flora Exotica is continuously blooming it's way in the business industry as it turns a year in operation this coming September 2021. If you are interested to buy his products, you may book your orders at Flora Exotica on Facebook and Instagram, or dial 09954481976 on WhatsApp Messenger.
ITEMS Fresh/Dried Flowers Bouquet Gift Boxes Car Surprise
PRICE RANGE ₱260 to ₱9000 ₱350 to ₱10500 ₱1600 to ₱5500
Aceghiin @aceghiinkeychains
G ITEMS LED Lamp LED Keychains
PRICE RANGE starts at ₱550 starts at ₱150
hienica Lucañas always wanted to have a business where her products are created out of her own efforts and hard work. As she was looking for a gift that she can personally make for a loved one, she also found a business in these special items, the LED lamps and keychains. She transfers your favourite photo, desired logo or design to a glass with led lights that glows in the dark, perfect for your room and desks. She just started last June 2021 but this young lady's business is shining brightly and radiating it's light as numerous orders are coming in line. So if you're looking for something glowing, unique and personalized gift, these LED lamps and keychains might be the answer, so go shop at Aceghiin. Her business is based on Tabaco but it's also available on Shopee: aceghiin, with available LED light colors for purple, red, sky blue, yellow, green, and orange.
COLYNtas @colyntas
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ecklaces are symbolic, they often hold meaning that's why it’s a precious gift for your loved ones. Inspired by the known "Tala by Kyla,” Colyn Aguarino, incoming fourth year student, has fascination on necklaces decided to build her own necklace shop. “Dainty enough to wear everyday” is what COLYNtas holds for its clients. COLYNtas sells Bangkok gold-plated stainless steel necklaces with variety of pendant designs and chains to choose from and can be bought separately. COLYNtas rooted from the Bicol word for necklace which is "kulintas,” where the name of the owner, Colyn corresponds to it— from there COLYNtas was born. The necklaces are available on hand and for pre-order, they also ship nationwide via J&T and do meet ups too. Oh, here's some good news, they'll be having giveaways for their first anniversary on October 08 so better check it out!
Necklaces are non-tarnish, hypoallergenic and inexpensive to upgrade your outfit. The variation of chains are cross, round, and snake measuring 16-24 inches, available in silver and gold.
ITEMS Dainty Necklace
PRICE RANGE ₱169 to ₱189
Hook n’ Needle @hook_n_needle.ph
S ITEMS Crochet & Scrunchies
PRICE RANGE starts at ₱199
omething for fun, something for business— that's how these beautiful crochet items started. BSBA-OM students Pauline Villanueva and Diane Opiana sell scrunchies and crochets that are personally handmade, their business is named Hook n' Needle. At first it was just a fun hobby then as it was posted in social media it gained so much love and support, people showed interest in their works and so they've decided to make more of these pretty stuffs, clothes for in-trend fashions and sell it at affordable price. They enjoyed crafting even more, with the support from the crochet community as they share and collaborate with their ideas and designs.
iwatch.ph @john.cornelio.501598
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earn and embrace change. He made the most of technology and found an online business that became the game-changer of his life and career. John Cornelio admits that before, all he knew was to ask for money, roam and spend until he met iwatch.ph and it has changed the course of his life. Now, he's into fulfilling his dreams at a young age. You probably won't believe that John is now earning almost ₱800,000 in a year. He is now inspiring more people especially his fellow students that it’s possible to learn and be successful while working at home and studying at college. He considers iwatch.ph as the best opportunity that he didn't missed. If you want to know more about iwatch.ph, learn and earn, well Coach John got you covered. You can contact him on his Facebook account, John Cornelio and mobile number, 09613638681.
iwatch.ph is an advertising and multi-level marketing company with 7 features and 32 ways of earning with unlimited income. It is an online home-based business that offers products such as soaps, juices, supplements and various services like advertising, e-loading and more.
LITERARY August 2020
the unopen door
brenda toledo
Right decisions may be hard for us for we are surrounded with creepy sounds; a glimpse of unwanted lights and the presence of unbothered broken lens. In an empty room full of space whispering the lullaby of sadness and unbreakable silence, waiting for a chance to be heard ‘cause the answers are waving on my head. A knock have awaken me the vivid room seems to sound loudly, but i’m unsure about opening it ‘cause i have fear of what will happen next. Still stuck in the middle of uncertainty maybe it’s a trap! or maybe a way out for where I want to be? I know all of them are coming to brag those who were tryin’, to take their superiority but soon will ask for humility. Now, wait and see. what the room has made me, how this room have filled me; and how those thoughts have changed me. I’ve been molded by pen and papers up, downs and darkness, by the people behind those lessons and the unending criticisms. Gonna get out of here ‘cause I have overcome those fears, i’ll let the door be open like a mind closed for a long time. The curse you made will be broken so let your eyes be wide open— it’s proven; have a heart on every decision OM truly deserve to be chosen.
jeremiah cordial
May 2021 LITERARY
LITERARY August 2020
Halls Such a barren place, once filled with joy and laughter silence now echoes.
Contamination Global pandemic Education continues— as the disease spreads. Regain Haven't you notice? Nature getting healthier without us humans. Capture Sigh! Can't go outside, but through a window I see such a scenery. Space Stay six-feet awayProtective gear must be worn For my sake and yours
Vacant Empty corridors— where people gathered each day nothing now remains. Gadgets Eyes glued to the screen consumed by technology Morning already? Requirements Piled activities such responsibilities— life of a student. Quarantine All locked up inside in this empty apartment alone and lonely. Control Mandatory rules And all these protocols Yet not all follows BY ELIJAH ADRIELLE BALIN
May 2021 LITERARY BY EMMANUEL NAAG BY ELIJAH ADRIELLE BALIN
Natatakot akong maiwan Pagka't lumalakas na ang hangin At lumilikas na ang mga amo namin. Di ko kayang lumangoy Halos maubos ang aking lakas kakakahol ‘Di ko pa rin mahanap ang daan.
Basa na ang mga kabahayan At kahit ang bahay namin Akala ko'y inanod na rin. Pasensya na kung naging pasaway kami Alam kong marami kayong bitbit Pero sana isama niyo rin kami.
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Operations Managers FROM PAGE 11 The occurrence of the pandemic was indeed unexpected and it also made an operations manager’s job a little more difficult. Considering that the online setup was not the norm, to say that they were baffled would be an understatement. As they would probably be the ones to think of new, efficient and
effective ways to decide how everything should be. From managing costs and employees to designing a system for the organization to quickly adapt to changes and protocols. Some companies may have gone bankrupt in 2020 but now more than ever, the odds are in favor of the rising e-commerce
field where most operations are. Despite the current challenges, managers from different departments also continue to deliver results with the help of operations managers. Aligning technology with people and operations has been somewhat of a norm at the moment and will continue to do so even after the pandemic.
My point being, operations managers were a need before the pandemic, even now during the pandemic, and will be needed even more after the pandemic. Hopefully, more universities will offer the course and produce more operations managers who are holistic and wellrounded.