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MSEUF retains Autonomous Status Karen Yvonne Daleon Hamfrey Saniel

anuel S. Enverga University Foundation (MSEUF) retained its inclusion in the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) elite list of academic institutions in the Philippines with Autonomous Status. The grant of Autonomous Status is the highest distinction awarded by CHED to a private higher education institution.

The distinction is valid from June 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021. MSEUF was first granted Autonomous Status by CHED in 2009, an indicator that the MSEUF is one of the best universities inthe country. Only 68 Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) nationwide were granted Autonomous Status by CHED among more than 2,000 HEIs. The Autonomous Status is awarded to HEIs with quality education, research, extension work, and high proportion of accredited programs. As an autonomous PHEI, MSEUF will enjoy several institutional benefits that can help the University expand and grow as a whole. These include entitlement to the grant of subsidies and other financial incentives or assistance from CHED, whenever funds are available, and the privilege to determine curricular programs and offer new courses in the undergraduate level, provided they meet the minimum standards. Another benefit is the opportunity to establish branches or satellite campuses and to offer extension classes and distance education courses or programs. But CHED Chairman J. Prospero De Vera III clarified that the autonomous and deregulated status and its benefits are exclusive to the campuses/sites specified, not to other branches. With this award, President/ COO Naila Leveriza said “that the University will continually strive to deliver excellent instruction, adapt to individual student characteristics, learning styles and needs, and adhere to the goal of producing graduates who have research-based knowledge, leadership and managerial skills and professionalism.” “MSEUF remains committed to offer responsive and alternative programs supportive of national development goals and standards of global excellence,” she added.

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September - October 2019 Volume LXX | Issue No. 2 Official Student Publication of Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation, Lucena City

BREAKING GROUND EU sets up 5th affiliate campus in Calauag town Erika Marca

anuel S. Enverga University Foundation will open its fifth affiliate school in Calauag, Quezon by June 2020 to serve the residents of the fourth district of Quezon and nearby Bicol municipalities aspiring to be professionals. MSEUF-Calauag is located along Maharlika Highway in Barangay Sta. Maria, Calauag, Quezon.

MSEUF President/COO Naila Leveriza receives the ceremonial key from Emma Takahashi, one of the former owners, in the formal turnover of the soon-to-be MSEUFCalauag building as Chairman Wilfrido Enverga (right) looks on, Sept. 19.

After a market study done by Dr. Claudia Odette Ayala of the MSEUF main campus, Chairman Wilfrido Enverga and President Naila Leveriza fast tracked the planning of the new campus. VP for Administration Evelyn Abeja sought Mayor Lina Visorde and the Sangguniang Bayan’s approval for the establishment of an MSEUF affiliate school in Calauag,

Quezon. Shortly thereafter the groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 10 took place attended by the Sangguniang Bayan of Calauag, Senior Administrative Offficer Jerky Salvatus, MSEUF Calauag-based alumni and other LGU officials. Ar. Raul Villanueva and Senior Administrative Assistant Manuel Sy III unfurled the tarpaulin of the

new affiliate school to open in June 2020. Other University officials present were VP for Academics and Research Dr. Benilda Villenas, VP for Administration Abeja, VP for External Relations Celso Jaballa and VP for Finance Cesar Wong. Project coordinators Dario Opistan and Amelia De Los Reyes mounted a marketing campaign in

coordination with VPER Jaballa. The new campus will offer senior high school tracks in Accounting, Business and Management, Humanities and Social Sciences and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. College and graduate programs in education, engineering, business and public administration will also be opened.

Elwin Crew Management Inc. selects 14 cadets Jean Alric Almira

lwin Crew Management Inc., which represents Greek shipping in the Philippines, visited the MSEUF Oct. 25 and chose 14 cadets from the College of Maritime Education for the cadetship program after a series of interviews conducted by Capt. Arnold Consignado,

general manager, and Chief Engineer Alex Villamante, operations manager. The selected deck cadets from the Marine Transportation program were the following: Lanz Derich Dalida, Zoe Symone Abastillas, Neil Ivan De Leon, Darwin Alpay, Paul Christian Elma, Christian Joseph de la Cruz, Julius Henry

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Martinez, Ederf Bawit and Kim Lance Gabriel Rolle. Chosen engine cadets from the Marine Engineering program were John Paulo Gaela, Jimrold Atienza, Luis Matthew Cuyong, Jordan Arivada and Roniel Santos.

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All 14 CAUSE Party candidates sweep 2019 UCSC polls Karen Yvonne Daleon

ominating campus politics for the last 33 years, the Coalition for the Advancement and Unity of the Students of Enverga (CAUSE) Party made history for the second time by stamping total dominance in the recently concluded University Collegiate Student Council (UCSC) Elections blanking out opponents and putting all 14 candidates into office, Sept. 18.

According to Simon Romuel L. Uy, CAUSE Party president, it was the second time all CAUSE bets won the election against perennial rival Empowered Alliance of Good Leaders of Enverga (EAGLE). “It is not easy to handle the CAUSE Party not only because it is my first time to enter campus student politics but because of the pressure in my hands,” he stated. “It is a pressure to us [CAUSE Party] to beat the 9 out of 9 victories of our party last year, that’s why we pushed to complete the slate of our party’s qualified candidates for each position,” he added. “I know that we are all new faces in student politics,” Uy noted in a post-election interview, “but because our alumni and advisers trained us well, we are ready to assume our responsibilities in the University. We never expected to make another history in this year’s election, and we are thankful to fellow Envergans who supported and trusted us all the way.” Brian Jay Zagala swept opposition for the presidency with 2,227 votes against EAGLE’s Jomari Tulabing with 975 votes. Neon Anthony Mila emerged vice president with 3,065 votes. Anjelyn Mae Jalla against Michael Kimroy Lawas is secretary-general posting 2,134 votes against Lawas’ 1,020 votes. Charlene De Guzman with 2,379

Simon Romuel Uy Brian Zagala, newly elected president of the University Collegiate Student Council, promises a participative council in his acceptance speech during the oathtaking ceremony of the UCSC and the Department Student Councils (DSCs) in the AEC Little Theatre on Sept. 19.

votes against Shilyn Jalla’s 772 votes is treasurer. Ross Reidem Pasumbal outshone Mark Adrian Cornejo obtaining 2,209 votes over the latter’s 984 votes as auditor. For the college representatives, Ysabella Abriana Aranas won against Chayla Jaine Ajela to be Nursing and Allied Health Sciences representative garnering 59 votes over her opponent’s 40 votes. John Robin Palaganas, Mae Ann Navida, Gina Pepello, and John Rossny Cleofe were elected maritime education, engineering,

education and multimedia studies’ representatives, respectively, earning 311, 736, 239 and 121 votes. Jeianne Patrice Baldovino conquered Romeo Clero Mendoza tallying 232 votes over the latter’s 105 votes as tourism and hospitality management representative. Ron Lloyd Talisayon obtained criminal justice representation with 324 votes against Jan Kenneth Altovar who chalked up 138 votes. Sophia Sandra Dy vanquished Melody Savino as business and accountancy representative with 245 votes against the latter’s 91 votes.

Nursing and MedTech students collaborate for CNAHS Week Caldrin Gianne Mejilla

Nursing and medical technology students join forces to gather their gadgets and clinical samples for the open exhibit during the celebration of College Week, Oct. 1-4, at the St. Bonaventure Center.

ursing and medical technology students joined forces to celebrate College Week for the first time in St.Bonaventure Center on Oct. 1-4.

CNAHS Week is usually separate from Nursing Day.. This year, however, Nursing Week with the theme “Beyond Health Care to Health” fused into MedTech Week with the theme “Sustaining Excellence, Inspiring the Future.” MedTech Week featured exhibit exposition, Talentadong MedTek, MedTech quiz bee and I Can See Your Voice MedTech Edition. The exhibit exposition of MedTech students displayed reagents and clinical samples in various booths featuring

biochemistry, a blood bank, inorganic and organic chemistry, anatomy and physiology with pathophysiology, hematology, histopathology,cytogenetics, exhibit for HIVAIDS, and awareness. On the other hand, Nursing Day exhibits consisted of a blood pressure booth, hospital areas and section booth, and a blood typing booth. The College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences also organized community extension services on health, hygiene and wellness manned by nursing and medical technology students, faculty and staff, according to Dean Maria Corazon Valdeavilla.

Lastly, Alanis Marie Dimalibot gained a total of 142 votes beating Dann Glenram Reyes with 41 votes as arts and sciences’ representative. In his analysis, the newly minted UCSC president, said his party won because the Envergans believed in the principles and electoral platform of CAUSE Party. “I ran and won not to be your armchair president the old fashioned way. I will certainly reciprocate the trust you placed in me to serve and advance the cause of the studentry of the University.” “My victory is the victory of the

student body who believed in our rallying cry to promote student interest at all times. You can rest easily that my fellow council officers and I will be at the forefront of activities that will invigorate the lot of the studentry,” Zagala added. The first challenge of the newly elected UCSC president from the College of Arts and Sciences is co-chairing the activities of the 73rd University Week celebration in February 2020. The new set of UCSC officers took their oath of office on Sept. 19 in the AEC Little Theater.

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Elwin Crew Mngt. Inc. selects 14 cadets “We were surprised by the quality of your cadets. They were good, demonstrated selfconfidence but with courtesy and they have very good communication skills,” Capt. Consignado observed during the closing meeting. These traits, he added, are important in the multicultural setting of international seagoing vessels. C/E Villamante shared that the characteristics his company are looking for in cadets were manifest among the students he interviewed and made the final cut in the cadetship program. “Our priority in choosing cadets for the program is work attitude. The skills set that the candidates bring to the table comes later. The skills set can be taught, but attitude cannot be taught instantaneously. A deep formation is needed,” C/E Alex Villamante explained. Companies based in Greece look for the proficiency of the Filipino seamen in human relations, work industry and technical expertise. One of the missions of Elwin Crew Management, Inc. is to maintain the competitive advantage of Filipino seamen in the seafaring industry, added

C/E Villamante. “One of my personal advocacies as an official of foreign shipping principals is to train and transform Filipino cadets into topnotch maritime professionals in the world,” he said further. Capt. Consignado along with C/E Villamante said that the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between the companies he represents and Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation, represented by President Naila Leveriza, will not be the only time that cadets will be recruited from the College of Maritime Education. The two Elwin Crew Management officials committed to recruit cadets regularly from the College of Maritime Education. The duo added that the cadets have potentials of becoming maritime officers in their shipping lines. They expressed their appreciation for the warm reception they received from the University and the CME that honored their arrival with a welcome silent drill ceremony. They also noted the strength of the faculty line-up consisting of seven captains and five chief engineers.

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MSEUF hosts NAMCYA Calabarzon workshop, semi-final round Jean Alric Almira

he National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) held the traditional music workshop for the Southern Luzon Regional Cluster and competition semifinal round at the AEC Little Theatre of Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation.

The event lasted two days, Sept. 27-28. Prof. Dolores Andres, faculty from the UST Conservatory of Music, conducted the traditional music workshop after giving a lecture on Philippine traditional music in the classroom context. The NAMCYA held the semi-final round of the music competition on the second day where the MSEUF Concert Singers under the direction of choirmaster Hubert Loresto performed as guests. The following qualified for the NAMCYA National Finals Week: for children’s solo rondalla, Heaven Ashley Ching, Nhadine Jhudiel Dayo, and Kian Loyd Narzabal. Qualified for the youth rondalla were Enverga University Candelaria, Ligao National High School and the Mauban Community Rondalla. The finals will be held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on Nov. 26-Dec. 1.

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Young rondalla musicians showcase their talent during the semi-final round of the National Music Competition for Young Artists in the MSEUF AEC Little Theatre on Sept. 28.

CITHM sophomore snares second in the art of napery

CAFA celebrates annual World Architecture Day

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arjorie Rutaquio, a sophomore student from the BS Tourism Management program, snagged the second place in the art of napery category in the 1st ACHIAAHRMEI National Interschool Skills Competition 2019 held at Chardonnay by Astoria in Pasig City, Sept. 26-27. Rutaquio underwent intensive training in napkin folding and art from Dr. Jennifer Reyes of the College of International Hospitality

and Tourism Management (CITHM). Astoria Culinary and Hospitality Institute (ACHI) and the Association of Administrators in Hospitality, Hotel, and Restaurant Management Educational Institution (AAHRMEI) sponsored the competition among tourism and hospitality management higher education institutions. Pitted against one another were contestants vying in different categories,: culinary challenge, flight attendant showmanship, fruit and vegetable carving, dessert flambé, cake decorating, waiter’s relay,

virtual tour guiding, cocktail mixing with flairtending, tour package proposal, art of bedmaking and the art of napery. More than 25 universities and colleges offering tourism and culinary programs all over the country participated in the different events. In the art of napery, adjudged champion was a delegate from the University of Baguio and third place winner was the representative of the Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas.

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he MSEUF College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA) marked the annual World Architecture Day in partnership with the United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary (UAPSA), Quezon Province Chapter, at the CAFA Building, Oct. 8.

This year’s theme, “Architecture… housing for all,” featured the design of Jordan’s Huda Gharandouqa for the International Union of Architects’ 2019 World Architecture Poster Competition. Gharandouga describes his design as “the simplest forms creat(ing) the biggest changes” intended to prepare and stir the imagination of students and young architects for the challenges that lie ahead.

Ar. Jennifer S.A. Sanchez, college dean, supervised the activities and invited alumni and practicing architects to talk about the profession of architecture among the students. Highlighting the event was the sharing of experiences and inspiring messages by Ar. Laurel Manuel Barte, Ar. Dennis De Belen, Ar. Elizabeth Enriquez and Ar. Jowel Hermina. The other activities in the celebration were a thanksgiving mass, the symbolic installation of the United Architects of the Philippines’ campaign log signage, opening program and launching of the design competition “Housing for all,” and Esquizze, an architectural quiz. There were also informative lectures on current architectural trends by architect-practitioners in the province of Quezon.

To unleash the power of future teachers

TCO marks Teachers’ Day, Oct. 3 Jean Alric Almira MSEUF Page Marjorie Rutaquio, a BS Tourism Management student, shows off her skills in the art of napery during the ACHIAAHRMEI National Interschool Skills Competition 2019 in Chardonnay by Asoria, Pasig City.

Scholars, alumni to launch ‘Ecobrick’ for Envergans John Lawrence Castillo

he Office of Scholarships, Job Placement and Alumni Relations (OSJPAR), along with college and university scholars and alumni of the university will launch a program to enhance hygiene and sanitation among students. The project aims to build hand

washing areas around the university using “ecobricks” made of recycled plastic bottles, single-use plastics, and sachets. According to OSJPAR Director Maria Isabel Granada, the project will be initiated by collecting plastic garbage, particularly plastic bottles, single-use plastics, and sachets for recycling.

The collected plastics, she explained, will be processed into ecobricks to build hand washing areas. The water line to the washing areas will be provided by the alumni. The project will start early next year, Director Granada announced, while inviting scholars to participate in the activity build-up.

he Torch Carrier Organization, an organization of teacher education students, celebrated Teachers’ Day along with the awarding of achievers and oath taking of organizational officers at the AEC Little Theatre, Oct. 3.

The activity started with a mass officiated by Msgr. Rolly Oliverio. Later, the TCO recognized and awarded certificates to the dean’s listers and scholars of the College of Education for the second semester of school year 2018-2019. The oath taking of the new set of officers from various organizations of the college, such as AGHAM, Council

of English Enthusiasts, Mathematics Society, and the Torch Carrier Organization followed. In the program proper, students prepared a video presentation in honor of the college faculty. Students gave their gifts and other tokens of appreciation along with messages. The college professors responded with experience-sharing and some expressed their joy in teaching through poetry and songs. After the program, the TCO treated the faculty to lunch. “The students planned the celebration to surprise and to show their appreciation for their mentors,” TCO adviser Denlyn Joy Halili said.

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The L’s former ed receives University IEEE TOWER’S Best Research Award in Japan Andrei Christian Cuario

he Luzonian former editor in chief Raynell Inojosa notched another accomplishment for the University’s College of Engineering by winning the Best Research Award in the recently concluded 16th Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering TransdisciplinaryOriented Workshop for Emerging Researchers (IEEE TOWERs) in Tsukuba University, Japan, Oct. 19.

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J Javelosa, a Fine Arts and Design major in Visual Communication student of Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation, was chosen one of the top finalists in the 52nd Shell National Student Art Competition(SNSAC) in September.

Javelosa’s artwork called ‘The Third Star’ with the caption, “Three stars shining - three different paths that they chose to take; surrounding the sun with the same goal to create. The third star is you.” won in the Digital Arts Category of the competition Pilipinas Shell country social performance and social investment manager stated that the competition theme was “Imagine Nation.”. “At a time when solidarity, integrity and a sense of community are being challenged, we want this year’s NSAC to contain the ideas and desires of the youth when it comes to their vision of the nation’s future,” says Sankie Simbulan, Pilipinas Shell’s country social performance and social investment manager. Javelosa’s artwork will be featured in the soon-to-be released Shell calendar.

Number of probationary organizations rises this year Jean Alric Almira

hirty-one out of 44 organizations that applied for reaccreditation this year obtained “probationary” or “on probation” status, according to the Office of Student Affairs and Services.

The organizations on probation got 50-79 points in the evaluation. This was announced in the awarding of certificates for accredited organizations, Sept. 13, in the St. Bonaventure Student Center. Organizations on probationary status can initiate activities within the campus. However, they can only do such activities in the St. Bonaventure Student Center to ensure proper supervision and monitoring. Once the organizations attain full recognition, they can use the regular facilities for student-related activities as an incentive.

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Engineer Raynell Inojosa presents his research before the 16th Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Transdisciplinary-Oriented Workshop for Emerging Researchers (IEEE TOWERs) in Tsukuba University, Japan, Oct. 19.

Inojosa is a 2013 electronics engineering graduate and 2012 chief editor of the school publication. In Inojosa’s research paper, entitled RF Signal Characterization for USWN Deployment Under Freshwater Environment, he proposed a method of utilizing radio frequency (RF) signal for underwater wireless sensor applications to support the aquaculture sector for fish farming and promote a sustainable community for fishermen. He won the judges’ nod for his project’s practical applications From 60 participants, Inojosa’s research emerged number one earning him the right to compete for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) Seoul Section Student Paper Contest in South Korea.

Student lounge closed anew for repair Carmelo Eduardo Mesa

he General Services Office closed the student lounge temporarily to give way for roof installation and electrical maintenance works.

According to Engr. Arturo Doñasales, the University building inspector, the roofing of the student

lounge will improve utilization of the second floor. While students use the ground floor regularly, the second floor is hardly used due to the heat in the summer months and the rains in the wet rainy season. Any change in the weather

condition disrupts activities held in the second floor of the student lounge. In addition, Engr. Mark Nel Inojosa, the University electrical engineer, said that the lounge has no electrical power due to the leakage in the upper area of the facility.

As rain pours, the water flows inside the cracks on the flooring of the upper lounge seeping through the pipe that houses the electrical connections. Once the project is done, students can resume their academic and cocurricular needs in the lounge.

20 MSEUF delegates participate in 2019 Malaysian International Young Leaders Conference

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wenty students of the Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation attended the 2019 International Young Leaders Conference in the University

Tungku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Sungai Long Campus, Malaysia on Oct. 25-26. The University sent the biggest number of delegates in the

conference of Asian young leaders. “Youth empowerment and inclusion in achieving sustainable development goals” was the conference theme. Delegates discussed strategies to attain inclusivity and sustainable

development for Asia’s poor. A total of 85 delegates from different countries including Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Taiwan and the Philippines attended the conference.

MSEUF Page The twenty delegates representing MSEUF in the 2019 International Young Leaders Conference in the University Tungku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Sungai Long Campus, Malaysia on Oct 25-26 beam behind their banner..

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Enverga University conducts annual quake, disaster preparedness drill

Timothy Xaris Forbes

he Health and Safety Committee in coordination with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the Lucena City Risk Reduction Management Council (LCRRMC) held a university-wide earthquake and evacuation drill at Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation, Sept. 13.

The earthquake-evacuation drill is an annual activity to instill a culture of disaster preparedness among citizens and promote disaster awareness among the members of the MSEUF community. The emergency evacuation training drill assists all University personnel to know their roles and responsibilities in emergency situations within the school and the workplace.

The drill also reviews plans and procedures and tests workforce response to emergencies, according to PCMS Richard Misolas, PCP Commander and MCP Riders that provided security and police presence during the earthquake drill. MSEUF students, faculties and employees participated in the dril.

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Enverga students practice the duck-cover-hold drill led by the Health and Safety Committee in coordination with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the Lucena City Risk Reduction Management Council(LCRRMC) at Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation (MSEUF), September 13.

2019 Enverga board passers released Karen Yvonne Daleon and Caldrin Gianne Mejilla

CBA welcomes new CPAs

he College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) produced a new batch of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) in the Oct. 5, 6 12 licensure examination.

Mhyna Alfon, Ryan Chris Espayos and Joanne Paguio passed the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination (CPALE). The CPALE posted one of the lowest national passing averages in years.

CNAHS produces new healthcare professionals

he College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences welcomed two licensed physicians and 13 registered nurses in the September 2019 licensure examinations.

Dr. Oman Ilagan, a 2012 MSEUF nursing alumnus, and Dr. Alice Lim, a 2013 nursing alumna, passed the Physician Licensure Examination, Sept. 7. The new registered nurses are Ron Allen Baña, Anson Co, Unique Coleen Dela Rosa, Angela Garcia, Ingrid Delmoro Javier, Cristobal Ernesto Lasac, April Panaglima, Karen Grace Peregrin, Oliver Perez, Reynold Reforma, Reichelle Velorio, Edveenica Aya Yabut and May Ann Zubia.

CAS turns out 19 new psychometricians

ineteen pyschology graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences passed the October 2019 Licensure Examinations for Psychometricians.

The roster of new psychometricians is composed of Angeliza Ameloquio, Sophia Margarette Caagbay, Raizza Marwhel Capuz, Karin Catalla, Sherry Ann De Luna, Kaycee Marie Fajardo,

Faye Izabelle Flancia, Sheralin Garcia, Amielyn Las Pinas, John Paul Lladones, Renee Anne Pauline Maala, Hannah Choco Maralit, Dorel Ann Meneses, Dendro Pereda, Jessica Mae Rabe, Maricar Aileen Regino, Francis Asi Robles, Sonny Nicol Tordesillas and Elna Uy Sia.

CEng generates 86 new engineer professionals

he College of Engineering has 86 new engineers from different engineering specializations after passing their respective board examinations.

Twenty-one civil engineers passed according to the latest Professional Regulation Commission release, 28 mechanical engineers, 20 electrical engineers, 15 geodetic engineers, and two electronic engineers completed the batch of newlypassed engineers in this year’s licensure tests. The passers include students who graduated from the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP), an alternative program of the Commission on Higher Education that gives college degree for work equivalency. The new registered civil engineers are Engr. Nica Selina Aman, Engr. Alain Kevin Barlan, Engr. Eidrian Reyster Bolo, Engr. Ellie May Cabralda, Engr. John Michael Camacho, Engr. Charles Ralph Castillo, Engr. John Robert Maaño, Engr. Christian Jade Magpantay, Engr. Dominique James Miralles, Engr. Rodelo Ong, Engr. Russel Jonas Papiña, Engr. Darrel James Pasamba, Engr. Khristian Lloyd Pintano, Engr Joy Porte, Engr. Marlou Ramos, Engr. Mike Julius Sarmiento, Engr. Josephine Rosette Uy, Engr. Jeffrey Villacampa and ETEEAP graduates Engr. Ronald Villanueva, Engr. Patrick Saguid, and Engr. Gerry Suan Jr. In addition, Engr. Luiscito Albina, Engr. Kimm Allison Anading, Engr. Eugenio Bautista, Engr. Jorge Botor, Engr. Danielle Joseph Buban, Engr. Regie

Buela, Engr. Van Alexander Buhay, Engr. Reingel Kae Calucin, Engr. Hannah Sofia Cuaton, Engr. Raymart Dela Cruz, Engr. Michael De Torres, Engr. John Erick Dizon, Engr. John Paolo Ebora, Engr. Angelo Edora, Engr. Joshua Moses Libo-on, Engr. Lorenzo Jhay Lorredo, Engr. Harry Xavier Manlutac, Engr. Carlo Marcos, Engr. Norman Mirabueno, Engr. Julius Jude Naquita, Engr. Carl Adrian Ramos, Engr. Nicolas Miguel Recto, Engr. Malcolm Kingly Riego, Engr. Jemuel Romasanta, Engr. Jericho Rosales, Engr. Wen Raey Vendiola and Engr. Wilbert Andrei Viyar passed the Mechanical Engineering Board Examination. Comprising the new electrical engineers are Engr. Adrian Amiel Abaño, Engr. Lawrence Abracia, Engr. Michael Abusman, Engr. Jason Niel Alva, Engr. John Richard Amar, Engr. Ana Raycel Amo, Engr. Godman Araya. Engr. Jane Mae Casavilla, Engr. Michael Aron Flores, Engr. Arjay Carlo Ilagan. Engr. Jenna Marjorie Josol, Engr. Kristoffer Medina, Engr. Franchette Subaan, Engr. Izabela Therese Zarsuelo, Engr. Joelly Dacuma, Engr. Jimboy Dela Cruz, Engr. Malvin Napao, Engr. Michael Reyes, Engr. Orlando Santos and Engr. Edward Punongbayan, a passer in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The October 2019 new geodetic engineers are Engr. Bryan Amat, Engr. Xchiela Amo, Engr. Ramon Christopher Aquino, Engr. Bryan Joseph Lajara, Engr. Denzel Maningas, Engr. Renz Joshua Mendoza, Engr. Gem Krisna Pastrana, Engr. Crizel Quimada, Engr. Julia Alyssa Ramirez, Engr. Luis Anthony Rebusora, Engr. Almira Roperez, Engr. Pol Anjho Saludes, Engr. Princess Joan Tierra, Engr. Nomel Lanting and Engr. Ralph Renz Paras. Meanwhile, Engr. Ace Rodson Igloria and Engr. Lester Lubrin are the new electronic engineers who obtained their licensure in the special examination held in the Middle East. In addition, Rommel V. Mojon, an ETEEAP student in the mechanical engineering program placed ninth in 2019 Certified Plant Mechanic Board Examination. President Naila Leveriza cheered the passers.

OSA launches key programs for first sem John Lawrence Castillo

he Office of Student Affairs Services (OSAS) of Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation initiated student developmental activities for the first semester of AY 2019-2020. The OSAS administered the College Entrance Test (CET) to place first year college students properly in their appropriate programs to avoid shifting later on. The OSAS also supervised the General Orientation for freshmen students to introduce them to school officials, the faculties, the different facilities and student support groups. Similarly, students learned about school rules and regulations and got acquainted with organizations where they can seek membership in the orientation held in the University Gymnasium, Aug. 23. Meanwhile, the psychological tests assessed the cognitive and emotional needs of students for better counseling and programming of cocurricular activities. The E-Program in group dynamics gave students a safe and comfortable place in campus to work out problems and emotional concerns.

Envergans mark CBA fiesta Josiah Samuel España

he College of Business and Accountancy celebrated the Feast Day of San Lorenzo Ruiz, CBA patron saint, at the Commerce, Engineering and Technology Building, Sept. 27.

The Chamberwinds formally opened the festivities with their percussion and wind accompaniment of the mini procession. CBA students, alumni and faculty participated in the whole day program. As in fiestas, faculty and students brought food like lechon, fresh lumpia, lumpiang Shanghai, and native delicacies to serve in the luncheon table. The Council of Business Students (COBS) initiated a bazaar that sold fashion and beauty products, clothes, pastries and candies and natural products such as virgin coconut oil, coco sugar and other homemade recipes. On the other hand, the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) held a non-academic quiz bee called Jologs Quiz Bee. The questions asked were about the University facilities, amenities, and key people in the vicinity of the College of Business and Accountancy. Alumni visitors gave pep talks to students about keeping the tradition of the CBA Fiesta alive.

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Stop the hazing: All PMA cadets have only one life

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EDITORIAL BOARD ERIKA D. MARCA EDITOR IN CHIEF

Caldrin Gianne Mejilla

KAREN YVONNE L. DALEON ASSOCIATE EDITOR

t was talked about in 1936, the first hazing-related case in the Philippine Military Academy. Yet, death by hazing did not end in the 1930s. In spite of the reforms initiated in the academy, hazing continues to persist to this day.

JEAN ALRIC B. ALMIRA MANAGING EDITOR CARMELO EDUARDO MESA BUSINESS MANAGER WRITERS JOHN LAWRENCE P. CASTILLO ANDREI CHRISTIAN A. CUARIO JOSIAH SAMUEL O. ESPAŃA TIMOTHY XARIS C. FORBES ANGELA MARIZ C. JAVEN CALDRIN GIANNE B. MEJILLA JOCELLE MARREY M. RECELLA IVY GRACEILLE P. REGIS LOUISE MELKA M. SAAVEDRA ARTISTS HAMFREY P. SANIEL ADRIAN CARLO VILLANERA JARA MAIAH J. VILLARUEL JOHN ROSSNY L. CLEOFE JOSHUA ROSALES MILL ANGELO PRADO PHOTOJOURNALISTS GRACELLE V. ASEOCHE RAFAEL JULES V. CODERA SIMON ROMUEL L. UY GABRIEL A. BILER TECHNICAL ADVISERS JOHN ROVER R. SINAG DEXTER S. VILLAMIN

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If they believe that a certain organization deserves to be in ‘probi,’ then they will give it because they desire to promote communitybuilding values and develop moral leadership and responsible followership.

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Life on ‘probi’ P

robation. It is a scary word that has been thrown around a lot for each student organization of Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation (MSEUF) this year especially on the day of the announcement and awarding of accredited organizations for this academic year. Many students are clueless about what probation actually entails or what one academic year means for organizations that are on probationary status.

For this academic year, the number of accredited student organizations in MSEUF continued to decline with only five fully recognized and 39 applicants classified under probation, unlike last year with 16 reaccredited with 32 in probationary status. These are the organizations that got 79-50 points overall following a point system. But why the sudden increase in the number of probationary organizations or, commonly known as “probis?” Is it the relaxed attitude of the organizations in the previous academic years that caused the decline? Or, did they not attain the required point quota during the deliberation of organizations in the University? Eventually, placing a student organization on probation is a serious discussion, as it removes a group’s eligibility to be recognized as an accredited organization in the University, especially when there is campus and college accreditation. Members of “probis” lose access to the benefits enjoyed by recognized student organizations. Another consequence of being in ‘probi’ status is that it prevents the officers and members of the organizations from reserving on-campus spaces for events and meetings, such as the facilities under the jurisdiction of the Educational Media Resource Center (EMRC). While it is true that even “probi” organizations can manage and monitor their group’s progress as well as their activities, they can only do so within specific limits set by the Office of Student Affairs Services (OSAS). Although

it is better to seek guidance from the OSAS, there are some restrictive rules and regulations that need to be followed, such as the limited use of student facilities.The justification is that this will serve as a challenge and a learning tool for ‘probis’ not to take the process of earning recognition for granted. But the thing is, how can these ‘probis’ regain what they have lost if there are some organizational activities that cannot be probably achieved smoothly and according to what is planned and imagined because of the restricted assistance or benefits denied them? This situation will likely lead to low evaluation scores in the conduct of activities due to the imposed hindrances and restrictions. Another point is that higher points should also be given to organizations with off-campus rather than just in-campus activities. Although off-campus activities can be a complex decision due to many documents that need to be submitted by the student organization, they offer major benefits that make the choice easier. The powers-that-be should recognize that off-campus activities enhance the academic and cocurricular learning environment of the students. They can benefit the community, too, unlike campus-based activities where the beneficiaries and impact are bound to be limited. Speaking of activities, the “probis” must keep their documents complete and organized so that when the OSAS fails to retrieve copies of organizational files during deliberation, your organization can be saved by back-up copies. Once certain files are missing, the intended points will just be imaginary numbers for your organization. The Office of Student Organizations (OSO) evaluates the status of the University’s student organizations. If it believes that an organization deserves to be in “probi” status, then the axe will fall and goodbye to its goals to promote community-building values and develop moral leadership and responsible followership. On the other hand, this status will motivate the “probis” to exert more effort to attain needed performance improvement to meet the requirements for the next evaluation and accreditation.

Let’s commemorate the true ‘Lucena Day’

e commonly associate holidays with taking a break from the daily work grind, taking vacations and days off. Most businesses, government offices, schools, banks and other establishments are close during a holiday. For Filipinos, spending a holiday is an opportunity to rest and relax with their family.

Philippine holidays and festivals exist for several reasons. One of which are for religious, historical significance, or cultural purposes. Others are due to the declaration in various cities, towns, and provinces in the country for the Filipinos to celebrate festivals and other important events in their hometowns. One local holiday in the country specifically in the province of Quezon is Lucena Day (Araw ng Lucena) in which the people of Lucena, or “Lucenahins,” celebrate the anniversary of the chartering of Lucena as a city. But why does the local government celebrate the occasion on the 20th of August each year to commemorate its formal inauguration as a city on August 20, 1962 when in fact Lucena became a chartered city on June 17, 1961 by virtue of Republic Act No. 3271 sponsored by the late Quezon Representative Dr. Manuel S. Enverga?

According to historical documents, June 17 is the real Lucena Day. On this day, the Senate and House Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled enacted the act known as the Charter of the City of Lucena. Think of it this way, we Filipinos commemorate the darkest chapter of our history on September 21, 1972 because it is the official date when former President Ferdinand Marcos signed Proclamation No. 1081 placing the Philippines under martial law. Throughout the martial law period, Marcos built up the cult of September 21, proclaiming it as the National Thanksgiving Day by virtue of Proclamation No. 1180 s. 1973 to memorialize the date as the foundation day of his New Society. But on the night of September 23, 1972, Marcos spoke to the nation on television and radio to make it known that he had placed the entirety of the Philippines under martial law. Following the documentary trail, we should celebrate Lucena Day every 17th of June and not on every 20th of August even though it is the formal inauguration of its cityhood. Pursuant to Proclamation No. 791, this year’s August 20, like every year, was declared a special (non-working) day in the city to enable Lucenahins

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to celebrate, participate and be given the full opportunity to mark the historical milestone in appropriate ceremonies - the citywide parade, wreathlaying ceremonies, etc. Contrary to what is now known as “Araw ng Lucena,” the creation of Lucena was way back in 1879 initiated by the then first local Spanish parish priest, Father Mariano Granja. Father Granja noticed that the inhabitants living in the Barrio of Cotta had to travel about several kilometers to reach the town proper of Tayabas for their business and the fulfillment of their religious obligations. Thus, Father Granja initiated his support to the principalia (noble class and usually educated upper class in the towns of Spaniards in the Philippines, comprising the gobernadorcillo or town mayor, and the cabezas de barangay or heads of the barangay who governed the districts) and to the inhabitants who proposed the establishment of a new town in the Barrio of Cotta. The petition was sent to the Director of the Civil Administration on June 26, 1879. After several consultations and revisions, a royal decree was issued on November 3, 1879 creating the new town of Lucena in the present site of Cotta. Indeed, Lucena City is now 140 years old.

PMA’s proud history is marred by the brutal snuffing of innocent lives, mostly in the lower classes. Among the tragic victims of the senseless ritual of hazing in recent memory were Manuel Salas (1978) who died of hemorrhage; Andres Ramos Jr. (1981) who died of traumatic shock from undeserved beatings; Ace Bernabe Ekid (2000) who died of heatstroke; Edward Domingo and Monico De Guzman (2001) who died and was later ruled to be homicide. A decade ago, the cadets made a pact that they will end hazing and stop the senseless deaths that have occurred within the hallowed walls of the most prestigious military academy in the country. The PMA motto of loyalty, courage and integrity became a beacon to many. And for a while the pact seemed to be holding. No deaths were recorded in the years following the solemn pact. But the latest fatality proved that hazing remains rearing its ugly head in the academy. The hazing this time of Darwin Dormitorio, a 4th class cadet, is unprecedented for its brutality and inhumanity. A victim of numerous beatings of his upper class cadets, he was further humiliated and violated with the electrocution of his genitals. He died on September 18 of cardiac arrest due to internal bleeding. Most of his vital organs were injured or ruptured. His death claimed another bright, promising, young man, the result of a barbaric military culture that is seen to draw out the man from a boy. Surviving a hazing, it is believed in the PMA culture, is a test of one’s capability to be a tough soldier who will not readily yield to enemy torture in the future. But such a waste of a potentially bright, idealistic, professional soldier. The usual noises were heard supposedly in abhorrence of the military tradition but as surely as the sun rises and sets, so will hazing continue to be practiced inside the academy unless the punishment for the culprits became more severe, such as life imprisonment or death by firing squad, as is the military tradition of punishment. Sadism knows no bounds. And unless hazing is decidedly ended in the PMA, more tragedies will occur and keep mothers, fathers and siblings of the victims grieving over their falllen kin. And here lies the tragedy. For as long as the military code of secrecy and false idea of machismo remains, changing the culture will be difficult to implement and sustain in the academy. But with political will and great resolution to impose restrictions on upper class men from exercising authority to use their power over lower class men that are treated as the “lowest mammals” in the PMA hierarchy of cadets in their barracks, the hazing culture will eventually dissipate . The corps of officers of the academy can impose discipline on lower class cadets so that no cadet can lord it over anyone and decide their fates. Every cadet in the academy must be trained to internalize that everyone, upper or lower class man, has only one life. And this life should be valued because it takes so little to snuff it out. It is understandable that the military hierarchy might find it a difficult process to test cadets’ capabilities to be future professional soldiers. But so are unreasonable tortures never beneficial to cadets. This will only create a chain of sadism and foster a culture of violence. This has to end. Now.

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MILLENIAL BLUES

Erika Marca

At the end of the day, it is ourselves who are to blame. We cannot bring back time, and undo the decisions and actions we have done in the past.

Time and chaos I

t’s essential to be able to handle time effectively. It leads to improving efficiency and productivity. It makes everything feel easier despite its volume. Unless, procrastination happens -- which ruins everything you’ve planned ahead of time. For this reason, it makes you choose what to prioritize and what to exclude just to finish a project or a task with only a few time left. If you are a college student, surely, it wouldn’t be enough to just breathe to survive. A lot of time and effort should be allotted to finish those piles of school work. There are various tasks that need to be done and the amount of labor is equivalent to the grades we will acquire. Consequently, we will strive for the sake of our own betterment and progress. However, it is important to have a healthy balanced life between workloads. Socialization and even relaxation are necessities so that work wouldn’t affect our physical, mental, social, and emotional health. The battle between hard work and laziness is always at play. At some point, we can’t deny the fact that each of us is a victim of procrastination. It is not easy to catch up and fix the things that are already chaotic. It is hard to find a way out when we have already failed to comply our to-do list, daily tasks, or missing deadlines. Failing to accomplish a task creates a domino effect and ruins the things that should have been done ahead of due dates. Moreover, some of the reasons for procrastination are lack of motivation, focus and poor time management. In

some instances, we may see the task being personally irrelevant or we are just unclear about our priorities, objectives and goals. It can result to putting off these tasks and just ignoring obligations and responsibilities assigned to us. Time is very essential in our daily life. We better utilize and manage it properly so that life would not turn into a worst-case scenario where we wish there were additional hours, or maybe another day in a week just to complete our unfinished tasks. There are various temptations that we should resist to prioritize the tasks that are really essential. Knowing our priorities would cause a huge impact to our lives. Thus, we would garner more opportunities and less time wasted. If we could only have propertime management, it could reduce our stress and anxiousness and ease the feeling of being not up to the task when we fail to complete our responsibilities. At the end of the day, it is only ourselves whom we can blame. We cannot bring back time, and undo the decisions and actions we have done in the past. Time management for us students has become a crucial need. Education has become vast. People need to make the best of the time in their possession because in doing so, a lot can be achieved in their lives. Time being a limited resource means that a minute lost will never return. Students should generate the habit of utilizing time more efficiently and effectively. We are the new generation and making every minute count can lead to attaining our goals in life.

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This school year isn’t entirely a bleak year for us ‘probis.’ Let us just hope that this and the next year will be a fruitful and successful year for Enverga U’s orgs and their plans.

The coup de grace for ‘probi’ organizations, or not?

he announcement and awarding of accredited organizations brought a great shock among the local organizations of MSEUF, even the ones with high reputation and have been existing in the University for quite some time. This is because only five were reaccredited out of 44; a few reactivated and almost all were assessed to be on probationary status.

Along with the news of being “on probation,” the “probis” have also been startled by the policy that does not allow them to use facilities such as the AEC Little Theater, Educational Media Resource Center (EMRC) and other outlets supervised and handled by the EMRC. ‘ “Probis” will only be allowed to utilize the St. Bonaventure Student Center and other facilities that are not in the EMRC’s jurisdiction. Now according to the EMRC this was an order from the Office of Student Affairs Services (OSAS) and not a move that originated from them. This directive, outrageous it may be, should not start the fires of revolution for us afflicted organizations. This policy may be the manifestation of what the OSAS has been saying all along, that privileges will be enjoyed once an organization gains accreditation. However, there are points that are questionable. I mean, how could the organizations under probation rise to legitimacy? Well, yes, the new OSAS policy serves as a challenge but it incapacitates organizations more than helping them because all organizational activities will not be allowed to be conducted in those venues. There are some activities like pageants that might not work smoothly with an open venue like the St. Bonaventure Student Center especially with the changing of wardrobe.

Furthermore, this might diminish the quality of an event because it is not done in an appropriate venue which might result in low evaluation scores. This regulation should be put to effect in some events, but not in all. On the other side of the coin, we, the organizations are also to blame for this predicament. Ample time was given for us to submit compliance papers and other requirements. Maybe we have been too idle ourselves, too relaxed and positive that we can nail the process and be accredited again without considering so much if the papers from past activities have been taken care of. Also, in some briefings, there were mention of privileges for the accredited and less for those that aren’t. In the end, the policy has its flaws and positive attributes. Whether we agree with it or are against it, there is no alternative but to learn to live with it. We can only hope that this will bring out the best of the organizations. Plus, there are still other options or locations that can be used. The College of Business and Accountancy’s RBA Hall can still be used, along with the gym, as long as due process is followed. Tie ups can also be done with other organizations and or academic classes to use EMRCsupervised facilities and other ways by which events can be made successful. This school year isn’t entirely a bleak year for us “probis.” Let us just hope that this and the next year will be a fruitful and successful year for Enverga University’s organizations and their plans. May the number of the accredited ones increase and not dwindle. May this issue be overcome in the next accreditation year. May this be not the killing blow for MSEUF’s organizations.

No transport crisis? Karen Yvonne Daleon

here were no bodyguards to help in grabbing a ride, or police motorcycle escorts to part the traffic. On Anakbayan’s dare, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo accepted the challenge to take mass transport to experience the daily plight of ordinary commuters. Without special participation and treatment, will Panelo survive the long lines, hours of waiting, and horrendous traffic that commuters endure every day?

Panelo’s morning rush hour drive from his home in Marikina City to his office usually takes about an hour. On October 11 at 5:15 a.m., he took a roundabout way, from a relative’s home in New Manila, Quezon City to Marikina --- close to an hour on a jeepney --- and then on to Manila. When he finally reached Malacañang, on the motorcycle of a Good Samaritan who picked him up, Panelo calculated that his commute had taken a grueling three hours and 40 minutes. Millions of commuters endure such situation every working day. The suffering is worse during the rainy days. Others slog through the horrid traffic in their private vehicles. Now the Light Rail Transit 2 (LRT 2) needs rehabilitation for up to nine months, compelling thousands of regular LRT 2 commuters to take ground transportation. It can only aggravate the traffic jams, which are expected to worsen due to the approaching holiday season. And yet the Presidential Spokesperson stuck to his assessment denying the existence of a crisis in the mass transport system despite the frequent breakdown of train lines and the worsening traffic problem resulting in a longer commute for citizens who are taking public utility vehicles (PUVs). After his exhausting morning commute to get into the office. Panelo invited more opposition by explaining that it could not be a transport crisis because there is no paralysis and people could still get to their destinations. For workers and students, this meant spending hours on heavily congested roads such as EDSA. Moreover, if the trip is taking longer, leave home early, he advised the public. Well, in fact, Panelo’s commute just proved that there is a transportation crisis. He does not understand how commuting works if he thinks that leaving early will guarantee arriving

early at one’s destination. If his commute time is typical, and if the situation is similar during the evening rush hour, it means an ordinary regular commuter between Marikina and Manila can spend nearly eight hours a day on the road. Eight hours is the typical working time for regular employees. One does not need a detailed study to realize how much productivity is lost to this kind of situation that has its roots in the acute inadequacy of mass transportation in the metropolis. Furthermore, he did not experience what regular commuters really endure every day just to get to their destination due to the special treatment that he received from policemen, the LRT management and traffic enforcers. It is just a scripted publicity stunt. I suggest he disguise himself so that he can really feel what an ordinary commuter with no bodyguards during the rush hour endures. Remember that commuting with VIP treatment is not entirely the same as commuting for a regular citizen. Panelo should also do it for a week, not for a day, because how can you say that you really experienced the day-to-day struggle of every commuter and fully understand what the people need in just a single day? If the objective of this exercise is to have the same experience as a regular commuter and for the government to act on the crisis, then he already failed. President Rodrigo Duterte himself has admitted failure in addressing the EDSA traffic jam, but has presented no plans on how to address the current crisis immediately. Many proposals have been submitted to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to address traffic woes, but commuters have branded them as band-aid solutions, if not downright ridiculous suggestions. Commuters and traffic advocates are calling for accountability. They are asking the government to provide accessible and hassle-free transportation options to Filipinos because they deserve better. For several years now, the situation has called for urgent action --- which is why some people describe it as a crisis. Beyond the dispute over semantics, we all hope that Panelo’s experience as a commuter would bring home to policy makers the urgency of dealing with the problems of mass transportation and traffic.

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September - October 2019 Volume LXX | Issue No. 2

PEREGRINATE

Karen Yvonne Daleon

Just like how our physical health is precious, good mental health is critical to student’s success in school and in life.

Use the EU services T

o us students, mental health is a great factor in our school life. It can affect our daily life, relationships, and even our physical health. It also includes a person’s ability to enjoy life --to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience. That is why, it is vital to have at least a counseling room and activities in a university to provide students services for adequate mental health care. In a private non-sectarian university just like ours, this kind of service is part of our tuition’s miscellaneous fees. But some students do not utilize it at least once in an academic year.

The crazy tale of Villar and research funds

Josiah Sammuel España

re you doing research right now? Are you so immersed in it and do you have a great vision that it will help society in the future? Have a load of this, dear reader:

“Parang lahat ng budget puro research? Baliw na baliw kayo sa research. Aanhin ‘nyo ba ‘yung research?” That was part of a remark from Senator Cynthia Villar, Senate Committee chair on agricuture, while reviewing the proposed budget of the Department of Agriculture (DA), vexed at what she feels is “excessive research funding;” with DA assigning P150 million of its 1.2 billion-peso proposed budget for the National Corn Program. Well yes, let us be honest. Some of us do hate research. But are we to blame? Not quite so, even if we are still students we know the place of research in society: that research and development (R&D), for one, is needed to jumpstart the country’s economy. Senator Villar graduated from the country’s premier state university where research is the heart of the faculty’s function. A college professor cannot teach what they don’t know; hence, research. Given this, the good senator should have been more enlightened on the importance of research, not only in the academe but also in critical sectors of the country, such as the Department of Agriculture, for example. Filipino agricultural experts have been tapped to stop the desertification of Israel and to transform its lands for agricultural purposes. How did they do this, make the Israeli desert bloom and transform its agricultural production into one of the world’s most admired today? Research, plain and simple. Secretary Dar is first a researcher before he became a cabinet man. He knows that the country needs to enhance agricultural productivity to ensure food security. But look at the good senator’s lines: “Ako, matalino akong tao pero hindi ko maintindihan ‘yung research ‘nyo, lalo na ‘yung farmer. Gusto ba ng farmer ‘yung research? Hindi ba gusto nila tulungan ‘nyo sila? Bakit ba lahat ng budget n’yo research?” The DA research budget is a measly 12.5 percent, not even half of the entire DA budget, so I cannot comprehend why she is so bothered by it. Also, how do we measure intelligence? One person cannot just speak and decide about the future of agriculture in a country that has hardly achieved selfsufficiency simply because she feels uncomfortable about research.

She might not know it but farmers are more predisposed to research - using their fields to test new fertilizers, new technology, new means of production. The list goes on and on. By saying that she herself does not understand research and including the farmers in her avowed lack of knowledge is heaping a grave insult on farmers. The implication is that because they are not as intelligence as she is, they cannot understand how the fruits of research can benefit them in the countryside. Farmers are proactive. They are always on the lookout for new ways to make their lands more productive, more willing to use new research findings to make their farming better. They are not simpletons. I should know; most of my townmates are farmers and they are smart. However, after the backlash from her controversial statement, Senator Villar released a clarificatory statement that she prefers funding for applied research and that she was not against it. “Hindi ako against sa research, I want research that can be applied. There should be an application para makita natin ‘yung research natin ay worthwhile kasi kung hindi naman natin mai-aapply ‘yung research, wala ring use ‘yun.” Point gained, but application of researches is already a part of the research itself and it is only natural that the application fund be included in the research budget. Being the Senate Committee chair on agriculture and food, agrarian reform and environment and natural resources, she must first and foremost be the most staunch supporter of research on these areas. Besides, will we always allow politicians to override common sense? Villar’s comments are too brash and hasty to be taken lightly. The agriculture sector in our country needs all the help it can get. It needs innovation and new technology to make it more productive. And research is an important component of this goal. Israel has one of the most productive agriculture sectors in the world economy today because it is anchored on research that produces the most advanced farming technologies. Overall, why would universities and colleges invest their time and resources on improving research capability and production if it is for nought? It is outrageous to think of research as low priority. In fact, it’s what makes the difference between development and underdevelopment. It would be foolhardy to listen to the self-opinionated gibberish of a senator of the republic.

Every enrollment, we pay for guidance and counseling. Be it cash or installment --- the money we pay is a representation of our parents’ fruit of labor. When we pay, the University gives its best to provide us with facilities and qualified professional support staff to provide the required services. It is value for our money, so to speak. One of the facilities provided by the University to assist students to develop well-rounded personalities is the Guidance and Testing Services. Situated in the Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS), it is equipped with psychological tests and other measuring instruments to asess students’ psychological makeup. Furthermore, it is staffed by qualified professionals such as psychometricians and registered guidance counselors who can readily assist students in the promotion of sound mental health care and awareness through counseling and seminars. Every semester, the OSAS conducts mental health wellness programs and seminars for each college in the University. Just as physical health is precious, good mental health is critical to students’ success in school and in life. Mental health is not simply the absence of mental illness but it also encompasses social, emotional, and behavioral health as well as the ability to cope with life’s challenges. But most of the students enrolled in the University, especially those in need, tend to ignore this service. I don’t know if they do not notice that it is part of

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the totality of our miscellaneous fees, or they are simply reticent or shy in entering the OSAS building and visiting the guidance counselors’ office. The University delivers such services to fulfill its mandate of producing future professionals and leaders; thus, we should utilize such services to the fullest, because if we don’t, we’re wasting the chance to be better and more well adjusted individuals. For our future careers and for our benefit, simply talking and exchanging views with our counselors will surely make a difference in the way we view life and its varied contexts. They will help us explore the depths of what we can do. And can be. When we are overwhelmed by school work and challenges in the home front, we can find friends in the counselors’ office to whom we can pour out our angst and even our souls, without fear of being exposed or shamed. It is not a stigma to have visited the counselors’ office. We are just there to seek support and encouragement and to find more motivation in dealing with life’s myriad problems and trials. What we may perceive as huge challenges can be interpreted and seen from a different perspective with the help of our counselors. Our counselors can help us become stronger, more resilient and empowered to see the good in life and in our immediate environment. They will help us feel safe in our insecurities, as well as empowered to tackle trials which otherwise could have debilitated many of us. Schools are ideal places to provide mental health services to students and youth. They offer ideal contexts for prevention, intervention, positive development, and regular communication between school and students. Make your stay in our University meaningful and empowering. Visit the counselors and you will find welcoming faces who willl give you the assurance that all is well with you and all that it needs is to share and to open up to your fears and insecurities. Take advantage of the services in store for you. Grab that return on your investment to be a better, more well adjusted and happier person.

Eduardo Carmelo Mesa

TALES OF THE ECONOMY

Coin shortage is rampant nowadays. Saving and hoarding coins in piggy banks or small containers hampers circulation.

Eat now, change later

o you feel dismayed at receiving a piece of candy in exchange of real change, or real money, after purchasing a product or paying for a service? You are in a hurry for your next class, and yet the storekeeper is scrounging for loose change until you give up and forego getting your change altogether and accept that piece of candy. Feels like a scam, duh.

It’s lunch time again and students flock to the University Canteen in hordes. Turn around and you will see various stalls and kiosks serving foods and snacks with long queues, customers often waiting for their change and often holding and stalling the line. But they persist for their change in spite of the scarcity of loose coins because they’re on a shoestring budget, and every cent counts. The rest of the hapless customers can only wait patiently while their stomachs growl and their taste buds crave for the food on display in the kiosks they have queued.

At last, your turn comes and you get the order that you gave only to be asked by the service crew after giving your only 100-peso bill, “Do youhave smaller change - five or ten pesos and two-peso coins? By this time, the question seems to be an aggravation, for your hunger pangs are getting the better of your growling stomach. Because it is the only money, you have, you reply that you have none. To your dismay, the service crew retorts, “Balikan mo na lang. Wala pa kaming panukli.” (Just go back later. We don’t have change for your 100peso bill.) A little bit upset, you leave the stall clutching your food before your hunger pangs turn you into a violent version of yourself to eat your delayed lunch. After satisfying your hunger, you set off hurriedly for your next class, only to remember after crossing the road to the next building that you haven’t gotten your change. You return to the kiosk to demand your change but gets this reply, “Sir, Wala pa po kaming panukli. May

limang piso po ba kayo d’yan?” (Sir, we haven’t got loose change yet. Do you have five pesos so I can give your change?) Coins play a vital role in the local economy. Its small size and denomination helps us with small transactions but all told creates a huge impact in our economy’s growth. Coin shortage is rampant because people hoard coins in piggy banks or small containers that hampers circulation. Many establishments such as restaurants and grocery stores widely accept bags of coins as payment to provide their customers exact change for their purchased item. Or, maybe we must start paying using coins not just to lessen the weight of our wallets but to provide adequate change for those who purchase foods and other necessities. Next time, check your wallets and piggy banks. Count the coins and deposit them in a bank, or use them as payment for your daily transactions to help the economy progress.

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PUBLIC FORUM Ivy Graceille Regis

What is your opinion regarding ‘our right to vote’ especially during the UCSC election? It helps students realize the importance of good citizenship. It is a right and as citizens of the University, we get an opportunity to choose who represents us and who governs us at least for a school year. It is our right, benefit and obligation to vote as a University citizen and it helps us practice for the real elections in our country. The exercise helps us practice discernment on who to vote for in an elective post, not because the candidate is a friend, a frat mate or a sorority sister, but based on their capacity to serve the studentry. The youth voters of today will be the voters of tomorrow in the real world settting. This campus exercise trains us to be better citizens of our country in the future. - Quennie Violante

Yes, we have the right to vote, but we didn’t really know who the candidates were. We just knew them by name. The campaign period wasn’t effective. It seemed like we were just voting for compliance and ignoring the real purpose, which is to choose who truly deserves the position. The right of campus suffrage needs to be taken more seriously. - Marielle Garcia

We need an earthquake early warning system in our country Karen Yvonne Daleon

fter several years of relative calm, the ground under our country has recently been more capricious. Since last year, virtually the entire country has been struck by earthquakes that sowed fear and anxiety among many citizens in our country.

In April, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit Zambales, and was felt as far as the national capital. It damaged dozens of buildings and even caused a portion of the Clark International Airport check-in area to collapse. The shockwaves even hit the world of social media, thanks to viral videos of water from swimming pools of highrise buildings spilling from the sky. This was the first earthquake that made me fearful. Very recently, we had a series of earthquakes in Mindanao that woke people from their beds and forced employees to evacuate their buildings. Moreover, a strong one hit Cotabato province around 95 kilometers from Davao City. Dozens of citizens, including school children, were injured, and many buildings suffered structural damage. A building in Davao, the Felcris Centrale, had a scary-looking crack running through its façade. The building houses one of the country’s biggest call centers with hundreds of agents presumably working at any given time. Our country, the Philippines, lies in the Pacific Ring of Fire --- a region in the Pacific Ocean covering Asia, Oceania, and the Americas where most tectonic activities occur dozens of times a day. Most are benign while others, like the ones we had this year, can be felt and caused loss of lives. Furthermore, the Philippines is also a place where more than 20 typhoons hit per year. Our nation, it turns out, is like a sitting duck waiting for disaster to strike from either the air or the underground. Henceforth, this begs the question on why we still don’t have a comprehensive early warning system in the first place? I will not dwell on the basics of disaster early warning systems such as Doppler radars and seismographs. They are already given and I trust the government that they are already working hard to expand their use. Instead, I wish to talk about the earthquake early warning system that is currently deployed in Japan. I cannot provide very specific details overall for I am not a seismologist. My only intention is to give my dear readers a general idea of how it works and express my hope that we can have something similar in the future. We all know that earthquakes can be predicted, but only a few seconds in advance. In Japan, if primary wave hits at least two of the more than 4,000 seismographs

scattered there, computers in the Japan Meteorological Agency will automatically calculate the epicenter, strength, and depth of the earthquake, including the target areas, and if there will be a tsunami. The information is then relayed to the citizens almost instantaneously, providing them precious seconds to execute life-saving actions such as avoiding tall structures, hiding under a table, or running away from or near the coastline. Since the 2000s, all phones made in Japan are required to be Cell Broadcast System-capable, allowing alerts to be pushed when necessary. Alerts are shown as soon as an earthquake is predicted. Elsewhere on the planet, some applications can show alerts and even visualization of the earthquakes happening around the world. Continuous internet connection is required, though, which is a constant challenge in a country like the Philippines, which has one of the worst data services in the region. Nonetheless, with smartphones present in every Filipino’s hand nowadays, I believe this is one of the most effective ways to warn people before disaster strikes. On television in Japan, an automatic message also pops up with a highly recognizable tune, warning viewers of an upcoming earthquake. TV stations then interrupt regular programming to provide updates on the strength of the earthquake per region and remind the people of what they should do. Despite these seemingly high-tech innovations, the system also experiences failure. However, the extra seconds it provides to the Japanese people before a quake strikes must have saved countless lives. And an overly paranoid warning system is still better than none once real danger strikes. Furthermore, our government should partner with our Japanese friends to aggressively implement the same countermeasure against earthquakes, and perhaps, even typhoons. If the Japanese government can donate ships and planes, I am confident that they will also be willing to share their early warning systems to us. The government should judiciously rethink providing billions for “intelligence funds,” and instead, allot money for early warning systems that will directly save the lives of the average Filipino citizens. Bam Aquino’s “Balik Scientist” and the “Free Mobile Disaster Alerts” Acts signed by former President Benigno Aquino III are a great start. With a disaster-prone country like ours, deploying a future-proof disaster early warning system is no longer a choice but a necessity to survive.

It is normal for us to enjoy the right to vote because it is an inalienable right as a bonafide student of MSEUF. In my opinion, the students’ right to vote in the University should be exercised more vigorously. I personally admire those who vote because they exercise their right as a student. But what I most especially admire are those who use their right properly. But I observed that some students do not vote because for them it is just a waste of time but in reality it is not because every single vote to a person seeking elective office is important. We want to know the pulse of the students and it can be expressed in the power to elect a student into the office he is aiming for. - Jane Mendez

For me, the right to vote is important because it enables us voters to choose a leader that can make a big change and will meet not only his own vision but also the vision of others for the betterment of all. Remember this is a training for future citizenship. - Jecyrey Anne Palomares

It is a right and a responsibility to vote as we were given a chance to be heard and participate in a democratic process. As students, we are the heart and soul of the University and our welfare is their priority so it is right to ventilate our voice and choose people who are trustworthy and responsible for leadership positions to stand up and lead everyone to the change we all wish for. After all, the University is the microcosm of a government. Stefalie Go

The right to vote of students of Enverga University is a yearly exercise but voting is optional. If you want to participate, go ahead. If you do not, just stand by and watch. - Leovin Navarro

Voting is important in every organization because we are voting for a leader - someone who is going to lead and make sure the organization successful in attaining its objectives and activities. The right to vote is a pleasurable activity. The candidate who convinces you the most about what they intend to do wins your trust. - Carmela Jane Bordonado

Since we will be the ones who will benefit from those we elect into office, we might as well use our power to vote the right person. The flash in the pan candidates? No way. The silent but responsible performer? That’s the person. - Renson Tumacder

Well, for me it’s really great for us students to have the right to choose leaders who will lead and guide us. It also great to participate in choosing fellow students who will be dedicated to their duties once they get elected to the office they vied for. Nikki Diala

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MIDTERMS BE LIKE

DESTINY

JOKER

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MY CRUSH IS A GHOST

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Dimas:

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n a movie entitled “El Presidente”, presented and portrayed by E.R Ejercito, it was explained how the first president of the Philippines led and ruled the country and by that, students could say that literally, Ejercito has resemblance with this person. For first year college students in Enverga University, he is a new face, undeniably different from the majority because of his attitude of being a faithful and courageous leader. His voice is also very distinctive, determined, appealing and persuasive. He is Brian Jay Capistrano Zagala, or better known as “Dimas.” He vied for the presidency of the University Collegiate Student Council (UCSC) in the recent UCSC election under the CAUSE party. With the support and assistance of CAUSE Party members, he

managed a successful campaign that saw him in a relentless room-to-room campaign at the height of the election frenzy. Brian Zagala is a member of wellknown organizations inside and outside the premises of the school. There is the Historical Society of Tayabas, the Honor Society of the Lambda Kappa Phi and was part of the campaign team of real-life politicians. He has a warm and great heart for helping people, especially those in need from different communities and indigenous tribes. These are just some of the indicators that he can really make a change. he may not even sit as UCSC president but he will continue to lend a helping hand to others. He is currently a senior in the communication program. But after the polling took place and the results were announced Sept. 18, Dimas won the

Let’s bring back “

And the memories bring back, memories bring back you.” Sure thing you always hear these lines wherever you go in radio stations, public places, or even in your own Spotify track. And it always associated with the nostalgic feeling of the past that we will never forget until our last dying breath. “Memories” is the latest single track of the well-known band Maroon 5 that was released in September 2019. Adam Levine, the band’s lead vocal, dedicated his

the memories

song to his friend and their band manager Jordan Feldstein who passed away in December 2017. Levine explained their new masterpiece, as follows: “This song is for anyone who has experienced loss. In other words, this song is for all of us.” Memories is not just all about love, or pain. It is always the thoughts that we cherish as we grow older. Like your childhood days playing with your younger friends in grade school, or the person you met in high school, failing grades, drunken moments with your friends,

breakups with your longtime partner, departed loved ones who have a special place in your heart, everything that is associated with our life are memories that will not be forgotten until our last breath on earth. “Everybody hurts sometimes; everybody hurts someday” As happy memories have special places in our life, bad memories have a place in our consciousness. But life goes on. As life dishes us varying lessons — a fate that we must accept that someone or something is not meant to stay for us until the end — we

aul Eric Roca is a living proof of greatness and passion in the field of art industry. Having worked in various fields as an illustrator of magazines, books, and newspaper, he constantly engages himself in his art. He continuously broadens the minds of Filipinos by opening the path to their understanding controversial issues and common problems of the country through his editorial cartoons. If there is a person who can safely unleash the truth, then there’s Paul - the pride of Lucena.

He is a graduate of painting at the University of the Philippines’ College of Fine Arts. He started his career as a children’s book illustrator for Adarna Books Services serving as in-house artist. where his illustration skills were showcased in books like Klasmeyt, Federico and Si Ching na Takot sa Dilim. He also worked for the Singapore Press Holdings, for nearly eight years, starting as an artist for Project Eyeball, then as executive artist for The Special Projects Unit and finally an executive artist for The Straits Times. Roca, thus proved himself internationally before returning to his beloved country to

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presidency convincingly. It was a source of joy for many, especially for his professors and classmates who trusted and hoped that he could deliver. Many are looking forward to the fulfillment of his platform, which includes feeling the student pulse to address their needs. Dimas is often seen walking around holding a folder and pen that probably contains all his desires and dreams for Enverga University. If you do not know him, you may have been sleeping during the election campaign, or you may have overlooked his simple but endearing ways. Dimas may not make you look up to him but his words are proven to be truthful. And to this day, he exudes bravery, honesty and intelligence, trademarks of students in the College of Arts and Sciences where he comes from, and where his people and organizational skills were honed.

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learn to keep the good and thrash the bad. As the drinks bring back the memories, let us cherish the time with our loved ones — your crazy moments in your younger years to your primary goals in life — and live happily. Life is too short, so cherish every moment. Create a moment that someone — not only you — will be remembered as they bring back the memories you can share with others.

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Paul Eric Roca’s art as a change agent Caldrin Gianne Mejilla

work in the English broadsheet Manila Bulletin and its partner publication, the Filipino tabloid Taliba back in 2016. As a visual artist, he is currently a member of several artists’ collective, namely Project Space Pilipinas in Lucban, Quezon, Reredos, a church-based group of artists and Surrounded By Water. It was the right time to entertain being employed in his own country that also saw President Rodrigo Duterte’s rise to power. Roca’s first-hand exposure to daily news gave him a vantage point to draw critical editorial cartoons on the issues hounding the Duterte administration. As he has been posting his cartoons and works on Facebook, this made him the object of ire of DDS trolls who constantly target his works with harsh criticisms. Beyond national issues, he also creates bold works that portray common problems of Lucena and daily obsrvations of events in Manila. They become avenues for the direct impersonation of countless Filipino mistakes in their everyday life. Through the years, Roca’s courage to portray doubtful politicians and the President himself has earned him the fury and indignation of onion-skinned characters in the political landscape. His critical stance however is welcomed by critical and enlightened readers who decry the way the government is turning into. One of his latest community engagements is participating in a Labor Day monthly artist talk series Linangan: Sining, Kultura, at Lipunan with his work Salang #6: Crossed Hatched at Project Space Pilipinas in Lucban, Quezon. It was his first solo exhibition based on his practice as an editorial cartoonist. The exhibition is a series of attack against injustices normalized under the guise of rule of law of the Duterte administration. Hundreds of editorial cartoons are created each year by artists like Roca, though Roca’s works are intentionally direct and minimalist so that people would easily understand and interpret them effectively. Slowly but surely his cartoons depict and articulate the irregularities and uncertainties in the current political dispensation. Freedom of expression is a given right of Filipinos, as enshrined in the Philippine Constitution. But sometimes creatve artists who exercise it find themselves in hot waters. Roca is tottering on the edge of a precipice but he is undaunted because the function of cartoons as art form is to stay faithful to what is true and just, no matter what. Indeed, cartoon art can be a vehicle for change.

Joker: shoo-in

for the Oscars

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A guy who is searching for identity who mistakenly becomes a symbol. His genuine goal is to make people laugh and bring joy to the world.” - Todd Philips

In the beginning of the story was Ray Monroe (SA fresh take on Joker’s origin that even comic book fans did not expect the twisted beginning of madness). There are many portrayals of the Joker on screen with the same origin story; the classic that we all know - falling into a vat of acid. From Cesar Romero, Mark Hammil, Jack Nicholson, and Jared Leto’s portrayal follows this origin. Christopher Nolan’s adaptation leaves this formula and gives us the mystery of Ledger’s Joker origin. Todd Phillips’ direction, musical score, cinematography and production value is well-praised and Joaquin Phoenix’s performance is no doubt an Oscar grabber. The dark tone, portrayal of mental illness, and handling of violence raise a high note to horrific pleasure. His inspiration of Scorcese’s work and the graphic novel Batman: The Killing Joke that depicts the Joker as a failed stand-up comedian becomes the basis and premise of the film but Phillips says did not look to a specific comic book for inspiration. Everything in the Joker feels claustrophobic, opaque and complex. We are taken into the mind of Arthur Fleck and we realize, with a little shock of pleasure, that we understand and connect with him. The film encapsulates the dark realm of Arthur, his crisis to define happiness and his purpose. A fast-paced and gripping plot, a melancholy ride that is surreal with its symbolism of the uncertain realms of human experiences - using the essence of a fictional story to define real world problems - make the new Joker’s exploits another viewing experience.

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virtual reality W

elcome to the virtual reality — a place for creating fantasies and countless times of respawning, where fiction and surrealism exists. However, it can also be a place for acquiring great memories, building friendships, and even meeting the most genuine people.

Playing online games can be addictive and can kill an individual’s time mercilessly. Yet, many still get hooked playing them. Perhaps, they serve as gateaway to escape from the reality they live in. There are games that have endless chances of respawning. The character tends to start again from the checkpoint. Unlike real life, when failure occurs, chances aren’t made for everyone. People are meant to live everyday and only die once. Being connected online creates higher opportunities for meeting new people from different places, regardless of race, identity, age and gender. Through online gaming it is easier to build camaraderie even without

gamer s safe haven knowing the player personally. Staying anonymous online could be an option and giving personal information would be risky. In some instances, the players in online games are temporary persons passing by. But even for a while they could provide satisfaction that every gamer is looking for. It is just a matter of choice between liking the game or liking the player. Survival tactics, reaction time, decision making, and analogy are definitely essential when playing online games. Aside from entertainment, it enhances the player’s abilities and skills. Some of the popular online games are: League of Legends, DOTA 2, Mobile Legends, The Forest, CS:GO, Fornite Battle Royale, GTA V, PUBG, COD, RoS, Ghost Recon, Apex Legends and more. Despite having distinctive game types such as first person shooters, strategy games, shooting games, simulation, massively multiplayer online games, and etc., the games have commonly used Filipino lingo.

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Here are words that only gamers can relate to: Baog It is one of the common reasons of rage quitting because of unproductivity to help the team. **** One word, four letters; censored but can be felt 0/0/23 A KDA of a seldomly appreciated support player Feeder Where report button is frequently used to stop spreading toxicity in the game 1v1 Famous line of a cry baby player “Walang dalaw” Blaming time GG/GGWP Victory or defeat, players use it at the end of the game AFK The player is in the CR Cancer/noob No

Pew-pew! COD now in Mobile! W ant to bust some brains out? Are your fingers itching for some portable first-person shooting action? Well the wait’s over, comrade! For Call of Duty: Mobile is finally here. For free!

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Tiktok on the clock! Jocelle Marrey Recella

old that red button, press it multiple times and do an act of creativity! The oh-so-famous swaying of mobile phones—to the left, right, up, down, and circle it around. Scroll unto Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and even on YouTube, this application has gone crazy. This month’s trend is doing a 15-second video clip, moving its way to having the major cultural force. What’s in it? Thousands of mixed unpopular or neverbefore songs that hit on the billboard after making a drift made by the ‘Tiktokers.’ They are the mass of people on social media sharing the bandwagon effect and letting themselves jump into the sea of fun doing short clips. Originally, TikTok is a video-sharing social networking service owned by ByteDance, a Beijing-based company founded in 2012 by Zhang Yiming. It is used to create short lip-sync, comedy, and talent videos. The app was launched in 2017 for iOS and Android for markets outside of China Usually, big names on the social media or the social media influencers do the craze first and on one post, their followers make their move, too, or even make their own versions. In some instances, not-so-famous social media users get their way through creativity and from two-digit followers hit three or even more. How did they do that? Through niche, it has this connection with other influencers or Tiktokers under the same niche and obtain the spot on Tiktok as queens and kings. Tiktok makes songs upbeat with a new style. Songs like Roxanne, Dance Monkey, even the newest version of Macarena—Ayy Macarena, and our very own Catriona. It became famous after a Filipino rapper Matthios wrote it together with the choreography of Mannex Manhattan.

Published by Activision, the company behind the Call of Duty series, COD: Mobile comes with intuitive controls, realistic gameplay and beyond-this-world settings that’ll surely capture the eyes of gamers of all ages, including you. The classic franchise now arrives in the mobile platform boasting three main game modes: Battle Royale, Multiplayer, and the latest mode for its arsenal, “Zombies”. The Multiplayer mode has, in itself, five modes: Team Deathmatch, where the goal is to defeat the opposing team; Free-for-All, or every player for themselves mode. In Domination, the player must capture and hold points across the map to earn points for your team. Frontline spawns you at the enemy base then you kill them. Last, in Hardpoint, earn points by capturing the hill which rotates location periodically.

The Battle Royale is a modality where up to 100 players will be dropped into a game map then battle it out until the last player remains, or a duo, or the last quad (team with four members). In “Zombies,” a game map full of the restless undead waits for you. It features various linear missions instead of round based missions. Furthermore, it consists of a four-player co-op strategy mode. Next, given that COD’s original platforms were the Playstation, XBOX and PC, there may be some questions raised by skeptics about graphics, gameplay, and especially controls. Rest assured that graphics and gameplay will be satisfying. As for controls which is normally challenging for mobile shooter games, COD: Mobile offers two control schemes, simple and advanced controls. When you’re aiming for precise accuracy then advanced controls is the scheme for you. It adds a button that lets you aim down sights. Also, there is an extra button for firing that will get

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you headshots easier. But don’t get cocky, for precise aiming isn’t child’s play. Now go! Point, aim, and shoot! With Call of Duty:Mobile. Feel the buttons become one with your fingers as you sojourn through the maps while shooting enemies and teammates alike. You war freak, go!

Fractured: Mind-boggling Netflix thriller Timothy Xaris Forbes

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ou will be in for an amazing ride in this thriller movie directed by Brad Anderson. If you have been in a hospital waiting room hoping and praying for the safety of your loved one, you will identify with this movie. It depicts the affliction and agony of a father whose spouse and daughter mysteriously disappeared in a health facility. Fractured, premiering on Netflix, is the type of psychological suspense that proves grueling for all the incorrect reasons. In the beginning of the story, Ray Monroe

(Sam Worthington) with his spouse Joanne (Lily Rabe) and six-year old daughter Peri (Lucy Capri) is having an amazing ride from their vacation. They are returning home after a holiday weekend spent with Peri’s grandparents. But it’s apparent from the couple that they had had a quarrel that has seemingly gone worse. At the gasoline station where they rested for a while, Peri was terrified by a menacing dog that looked as if it had stepped out of a Stephen King horror story. Ray convinced Peri to jump into a construction hole and then jumped in himself to rescue his daughter and to distract the growling beast. Both of them fell unconscious. When Ray’s consciousness returned, he drove furiously to the nearest hospital, which, notwithstanding being in the center of nowhere, has an emergency room so filled with sufferers that it looked as if there were a war zone nearby. In the latter part of the movie, a seemingly kind health practitioner who complimented Peri on her lovely eyes advised the couple to send her for a CT scan to make certain that she did not sustain any severe head injury. Ray was told that only one parent could accompany the little woman, so he stayed behind. And that was the last time he saw his family. Alan McElroy, the screenwriter, who has widespread genre` credit

(Spawn, wrong flip, Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever), has devised a fairly nightmarish state of affairs, one to which any figure can actually relate. However sarcastically, as soon as the premise had been installed, the movie deteriorated into a repetitive collection of arguments between Ray and the health center’s doctors and staffers who insisted that his wife and daughter were never admitted into the health facility. Alternatively, they declared that Ray walked in himself, claiming to have had a head damage due to a car accident and that he must be experiencing delusions. The character who portrayed Ray gave an outstanding performance, making us feel sympathetic for his plight even while simultaneously impliedly suggesting that being an alcoholic, Ray might not also be a very straightforward protagonist. The film constantly plays with our perceptions, alternatingly making us root for Ray’s narrative while dropping hints that the actuations of the medical institution personnel, might indeed be up to no good. Overall, the movie is superb, and I would rate it 9 out of 10 stars. From the cinematography and sound effects, to the characters who portrayed each role, everything was excellently executed. The last part of the movie revealed a suspicious scene, hinting what happened to the missing mother-daughter. But I leave it to you, viewers, to come to your own conclusion.

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Lucena: I

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t’s been a great year for the local music scene in Lucena City that has become a haven of music festivals in Quezon.

OPM is not limited anymore to recording studios. People flock to live gigs because the experience is more gratifying. Imagine your pulses going wild, as screams rise while musicians play their instruments with gusto and flashing colored lights dramatically drape the arrival of the main act onstage. In the flesh, you scream your lungs out as you jump and gyrate to the first strains of a popular song. Notable guests and established

stars Rico Blanco, IV of Spades, Ben & Ben and many more have played in Lucena grounds filling the hearts of the locals and livening up the Quezon Convention Center that has become the big stage of the music scene in the city. Kapit Productions and Let’s Go Underground Productions are the leading lights for local gigs and music festivals popularizing Original Pilipino Music. Kapit Productions’ recent Likhawit Festival 2019 for its 7th anniversary was a blast of October and Let’s Go Underground Productions’ greeting November with PULI Music Festival commemorating local hero Hermano

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Puli and putting bands and artists again in one venue and filling up the cavernous Quezon Convention Center. Have you ever been to Espasyo, a small events space that fills the void by harmonizing music and art? It is a recreation and events place that supports the local art scene, curating both art exhibits and gigs. Local bars such as Daleon Resto & Bar started hosting live gigs and attracting music enthusiasts. It’s not just listening or attending gigs that attracts goers but the shared experience of savoring the music of their generation and reliving the days when the living was easy. Simon Romuel Uy

‘Bukid life’ at Bukid Amara Karen Yvonne Daleon

lanning an escape from the hustle and bustle of school or work life? Well, pack your travel bags, drive to Lucban, Quezon with your hair flying in the wind and let all the stress dragging you down dissipate amidst the quiet but heady beauty of a farm. Feel the embrace of Mother Nature’s loving arms at Bukid Amara in Lucban, Quezon province and experience its aweinspiring features and attractions that are sure to light up your weekends and of course, fit your budget. Bukid Amara has a naturally alluring scenery. It redefines a farm by raising different kinds of flowering plants and decorative greenery that soothe the sight and the senses with their aromatic smell and natural scents. A variety of flower bearing plants in carefully arranged plots on the ground and hanging pants on trelisses - from sunflowers to blue sage, to cosmos and colorful celosia blooms - dot the landscape making the garden truly a colorful sight to behold. Simply sitting on the chairs fashioned from wooden crates in an elevated spot of the farm and gazing into the spectacular riot of plants and flowers makes one forget whatever angst is stressing them. In one of the spots in the farm, your heart warms as a young couple, a photographer in tow, teases them to give their best smiles while taking picture after picture of a pre-nuptial shoot. The

landscape of flowers provides a fittingly romantic backdrop to the pre-nup pictorial like no other. Again, you take stock of your lovely surroundings and your sense of sight is captivated by the undulating rows of farm vegetables planted in the terraced hill. Mt. Banahaw looms in the distance giving the viewer a bucolic view of a proud maiden lying down to take a nap as clouds caress and shroud her peaks. You come across one of the keepers who maintains the place and describes Bukid Amara as a quiet and relaxing farm environment for meditation, vastly different from the noise and bustle of the crowded metropolis. She pointed out that the farm is so designed in a way that each angle and vantage point around the area is picture perfect. Furthermore, Bukid Amara does not only offer a romantic backdrop for soonto-wed couples, it is also a walking haven for those who would like to take a stroll to stretch their muscles. And if one wants to experience picking flowers and vegetables, they may do so for a reasonable price. In fact, Bukid Amara becomes an instant market place of organically fresh vegetables and other farm produce like bananas, sweet potatoes, and the like. Bukid Amara, or Amara Farm, brings you back to the days when life was simple and refreshing on a farm. The destination brings out the pastoral beauty of life on a farm. Visitors can also enjoy dining, “kamayanstyle” inside a bahay-kubo-inspired structure, and listen to the birds melodically chirping as you rest your weary back on a

hammock or soar on a wooden swing. Bukid Amara was an inspiration recreated by its owner from his childhood experiences of living on a farm with his parents and grandparents.. Following his 20-year stint in the corporate world, Michael “Mike” Caballes finally decided to retire early to become an agripreneur and relive the simple farm life he grew up in his youth. Having been raised around scenic Mt. Banahaw, Caballes vividly remembers how simple and happy life was with his farming family. The childhood memories inspired him to develop Bukid Amara - to bring it back and share it with others. The farm soon gained prominence through word of mouth. From the experimental concept, Bukid Amara has become a farm tourism destination for those who desire to commune with nature and reminisce their rural childhood memories. The farm is refreshing but you have to visit to get its real feel. Gracelle Aseoche

Hidden Beauty Ivy Graceille Regis

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Nature is a volume of which God is the author.”

Lying in Marinduque is a town filed with heaven’s greatest gifts, a place with countless beauties only Nature cancreate. “Come and discover the blood that keeps the heart of our country beating - the town of Santa Cruz,” proclaims the tourism brochure. Santa Cruz has a little secret, Maniwaya Island, one of the three islets in the municipality, together with Polo and Mongpong that has white and fine sand, next to Boracay’s. At present, it is said to be one of the province’s finest beaches. A few minutes’ banca ride, vacationers can do sightseeing along the way. Startling rock formations, stalactite

of Santa Cruz

and stalagmite pillars and different species of animals are the hidden treasures of the islet. Located in Barangay San Isidro, the San Isidro Cave, though not yet fully developed, is a wonderful destination. Currently, many travelers explore the place wanting to discover and feel the subterranean experience. Shaped like a kawa (a large frying pan), the Kawa-Kawa Falls is one of the newly discovered wonders of Santa Cruz. Its cold water comes down from the mountains of Bangcuangan. During vacation time, it is one of the places visitors seek to experience peace and to relax while getting drenched in its waters. Lying in one of the historical barangays in the town called Ipil are the Bathala Caves. The caves

are the most visited spots in the place because of the rugged landscapes and terrains to be hurdled by explorers. One of them is the Cathedral Cave which when sunrise and sunset arrives, glows like a cathedral, and shows amazing colors. Other caves are Kay coke cae, cemetery cave and the secret cave. Busay Falls is also another spot to visit if you are looking for relaxation. It can be explored for a day’s viewing, swimming in the pristine bright clear water of the manmade pools iand enjoy the outlook found in the place. The tourist spots show how majestic the town is, and how numerous God’s crafted masterpieces are still hidden preserves waiting to be tapped and discovered.

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Noodle highs Jean Alric Almira

Canton! Canton! An alluring cry That dragged me to the stall. Canton, Canton! Don’t eat it, they commanded. Ruin your brain it will, they warned. But oh these oily, delicious strips of whatever, Its smell putting my judgment behind bars. And, and the taste, the taste lingers in my mouth. Becomes an indelible mark in my psyche. I could’ve regretted it all, But its goodness is worth the fall.

An Embergan Jean Alric Almira

There once was a man from Emberga Whose money is at an omega Yet he ordered canton Then ate like a glutton Broke but full, that man from Emberga. Or There was once an Embergan man Whose wallet was thin, pale and wan Yet he ordered canton Then ate like a glutton Now full and broke that Embergan.

Divine tasting Jean Alric Almira

One day the Lord God Almighty grew bored. The day’s bland. No conflicts and all. And so he summoned Lucifer. Or, what had become of him after the fall. “What do you want? I’m scheming.” The fallen’s voice trembling with vexation. “Hullo Lucy, you’re good with food, taste this.” And the Lord gave him a platter full of some noodle dish. Lucifer ate it and was quite satisfied. “Hmm... this is quite nice. What is this?” He asked. “That’s canton.” God answered. “Invented by those little buggers. Quite tasty, eh?” “Yes.” Lucifer replied. “Might as well say it’s a gift from humans. Looks like the heavens have turned.” And poof he’s gone. And God was left in his clouds. Amused. Thanks to these noodles, the day’s a bit cheery.

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Silent serpents Josiah Samuel España

Known for its instantness Prepared with less effort Long, curly hair-like noodles Where will it bring us forth? By the power vested upon them Serpents are one in a common goal To circumnavigate the intestines To kill us instantly but silently

In stunt Jocelle Mariah Recella

sword’s ready for the wine pay bucks for the price; an hour or half maybe, you can grasp in so quickly. stir the wheel, foot up for the gas stop by the post, wave some cash money’s diving, to a pocket of uncertainty pleasure gave up, blasted less lonely deposited with no withdrawal; step out the locked, ain’t sexual. and into another street, brakes, and stood, it won’t blow, if not for the penny, ain’t good.

Lucky me Simon Romuel Uy

You’re still warm and dripping wet, I can’t wait to taste ~mmmmm you gnawing and teasing. Stop. Let me smear some oil to ease the tension ~ughhh Let’s add some flavor— Gently tearing this silver packet As sweet as your smile; as spicy as your ~ssskkkkk Let me suck you ~slurp slurp hard as your noodle tickles my tongue Overflowing my mouth ~mmmm satisfaction ~ughhh your intense flavor Fluids, drip in my mouth ~Áhhh that’s the spot. This is it, pancit!

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‘Project I Can’prepares for upcoming community service Caldrin Gianne Mejilla

roject I Can (PIC), a community outreach program for indigenous and local communities in the country, provides another successful preparation for the 7th PIC outreach program for the Ifugao tribe of Mattao and Pula communities in Banaue, Ifugao in September to October this year.

The celebration of World Indigenous Day in August 2019 was the day the PIC visited and observed one of its adopted communities among the Ifugao tribe in Banaue, Ifugao to provide insights on the community and tribe’s needs In September , the organization started to reach out to volunteers and sponsors for donations for the people of Ifugao, especially to call for a ‘box of happiness’ where people are asked to decorate a shoe box. The decorated shoe box indicated the recipient’s gender, filled with gift items such as a toothbrush, a bar of soap, a comb, a white shirt, a princess crown(for girls), a 100 g-tube of toothpaste, an 80 g-100g-shampoo, three face towels, one sunglasses (for boys), hair clips, and one educational toy and a photo with their loved ones with simple motivational message at the back. PIC provided contact numbers of volunteer coordinators in its Facebook page to schedule Manila and CALABARZON pickups for the ‘box of happiness’ and other donations, namely , Julius in any location and North NCR (Quezon City), Vilma and Joy in Lucena City/Quezon province, Chrizel in Tayabas City/Quezon province, Ashen in Lucban/Quezon and Laguna province, Grace and Cristine in Batangas province, Chon in Lipa, Batangas/Batangas province, Vhen in Las Pinas/Cavite province, Trelly in Las Pinas/Cavite area, and Ana in Pasay City/Manila.

Moving forward Andrei Christian Cuario

hings are looking up for the Filipino commuters as the Philippine National Railways (PNR) continues to extend its services farther down south of Metro Manila. The South Main Line of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) is now open in Iriga City and ready to transport rolling stock materials between Manila and Bicol after PNR inspection, Sept 24. The PNR also concluded an inspection trip through Tutuban, Manila; San Pablo, Laguna; Lucena City, Quezon; Sipocot, Naga City and Iriga City in Camarines Sur. The PNR Operations Engineering, Rolling Stock Management and Planning led the inspection trip from September 20-23. Currently, the Bicol Express is suspended to rebuild its old line and to improve its travel speed from 40 to 60 kilometers per hour (kph) to 160 kph. The Main Line South is considered the regional rail backbone of South Luzon. The inspection of other railways system will be beneficial to many commuters and improve the maintenance of train stations. The 60-year-old Kiha KH59 ‘Kogane’ train was used for the trip, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said, in preparation for the reopening of the Sipocot-Naga-Legazpi route.

Project I Can facebook page The children happily receive the gifts from the ‘Project I Can (PIC),’ as part of the community outreach program for indigenous and local communities.

Based on the October 2019 tally, PIC collected almost 100 ‘boxes of happiness’ from various volunteers and sponsors throughout the country. The boxes will be distributed to the people of Ifugao. Aside from the ‘box(es) of happiness’ and voluntary donations, the PIC collected various school materials like pencils, ballpens,

pad papers, notebooks, erasers, sharpeners, scissors, crayons, and paste in different areas iof Calabarzon and NCR. The upcoming project on Nov. 1617 will not only focus on donations to the Ifugao community but will also include programs, namely hiking, nature appreciation and Ifugao cultural immersion on the

first day, outreach program for the katutubong (natives) Ifugao and Kilos Libro Outreach Program Proper on the second day where volunteers will participate with their Ifugao counterparts in Banaue. PIC is a non-governmental and charity organizationn whose mission is to inspire people to give smiles and hopes to indigenous and local

communities through programs of gift giving, and inspiring individuals by helping them create their future. The PIC believes that if the preparations are successfully implemented, the encounter will help the indigenous peoples dream to improve their lot and aspire to be better educated to be more productive and empowered.

Poor man’s condo Eduardo Carmelo Mesa

veryone deserves a decent house – to protect each family member from he elements and from harm. But many marginalized families cannot afford decent housing for themselves.

That is why people – classified as the poorest of the poor or simply maralitang tagalungsod – live under bridges, along riverbanks, railways and disaster-prone coastal areas, dreaming that one day, they could live in a simple structure which is safe fo their families and without having to worry about the risk of natural disasters or untoward incidents. Fortunately, the City Government of Lucena, thru the initiative of City Mayor Roderick A. Alcala, together with the Socialized Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 12, 2018 to formally start the Tenement Housing Project in Lucena City. The proposed project with a total budget allocation of P 370

M will be five 3-storey buildings, costing P 62 M pesos each and with an approximate 120 units per building. It can accommodate up to more than 600 families who belong to the marginalized sector especially those who are living in the danger zones. It will soon rise on the 5-hectare property owned by the city government situated in Barangay Market View. A dream that was once only imagined will now be a reality as the city government, together with the Urban Poor Affairs Division did the groundbreaking Oct. 3 that signaled the start of the construction project. Alcala assured urban poor residents of Lucena City that they stand to benefit most from the project. He asked them for a little more patience as the plans and specifications just need some minor revisions to finally take off. Soon, the urban poor families of Lucena City will have the chance to get permanent roofs over their heads, without worrying about the elements in times of disasters .

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Clark City Stadium now up and running Jean Alric Almira

he New Clark City Athletics Stadium is finally finished after 18 months of construction. Located in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac, it will be used for the upcoming 2019 Southeast Asian Games to be hosted by the Philippines.

The developer, MTD Philippines, along with Filipino sports architectural firm, E-sports International, completed the project 50 days ahead of the official opening of the games on Nov. 30 until Dec. 11. It is a construction feat because normally it would take three years to finish the project. Nikko David, president of MTD Philippines, assured taxpayers that the quality of the stadium was not compromised to ensure fast completion. He added that it reached the quality level required and was even tested and approved by a certified international body. The stadium is qualified to be used for hosting grand sports events, which includes the Olympics. The New Clark City Stadium is also equipped with state-of-theart facilities, including a gym with equipment specifically designed for athletic training and others. The worth of the modern coliseum will be tested after the opening of the 2019 SEA Games and taxpayers hope it lives up to its promise.

sportsinquirer.net Clark City Stadium built for the forthcoming 2019 Southeast Asian Games hosted by the Philippines on Oct. 12 boasts of state-of-the-art facilities.

The “Yorme Isko” effect

How did DILG come up with nationwide clearing operations? Eduardo Carmelo Mesa

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To bring back the lost glory of Manila” Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, or simply known as “Yorme” to many people, dreamt that the City of Manila, once the most beautiful in the Orient, will one day regain its splendor and glory as one of the cleanest and most peaceful cities in the world. He promised his constituents that he will do it. And he is a man of action, sincerety and one word, or palabra de honor. Assuming his first day in office, he immediately ordered clearing operations in Divisoria and other parts of the city that has gathered filth and spawned chaos and anarchy through the years bringing amazement not only to the people of Manila but inspiring the entire country and igniting a fire for urban renewal and a new template for public service. Yorme’s advocacy gave impetus to the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to issue a 45-day mandate to all local chief executives in the country to clear all obstructions and debris in all public spaces owned by the government. Prior to the 45-day mandate, local chief executives were given the power to remove all unnecessary obstructions such as illegal parking spaces, illegal structure and illegal vending. Failure to comply with the mandate after a period of 45 days will mean the issuance of a suspension order on orders of President Rodrigo Duterte himself. Lucena City Mayor Roderick Alcala, as one of the local chief executives in the country, followed the rules of the DILG by clearing Lucena City of all debris, especially in the poblacion area. With the help of the City Engineering Office, the Traffic Management Section, the Philippine National Police, barangay chiefs and various city departments, the clearing operation took place in no time. Clearing operations started in the busy streets of Barangay Uno, down to the narrow streets of other barangays in the poblacion. Walls blocking the pathways, gates, waiting

sheds, basketball courts, barangay police outpost, and even plant boxes, everything was cleared out to give a refreshing look, convenience, and safety place suitable for people walking and to the motorist passing by. All was done during the period given. But

45 days isn’t enough for this to happen. A continuous monitoring and operation is a must to avoid further repetition of this obstruction being done. Discipline is a greatest factor—the best contribution of a man can contribute to the government and to the society.

interaksyon.com Manila CIty Mayor Isko Moreno leads the clearing operations in DIvisoria and other parts of the city.

Lucena City initiates youth development Jocelle Marrey Recella

he Youth Organization and Registration Program (YORP) of the National Youth Commission (NYC) facilitates the registration of the youth and youth-serving organizations to ensure access and participation to NYC-initiated programs nationwide.

“Basically the Local youth Development Plan is a three-year plan with all the programs, projects, and activities for youth participation within the area,” according to Patrick Nadera, Lucena Federation SK Councilor and Sangguniang Kabataan President. The participation of the Lucena City Youth Development Office (LYDO) in the YORP has been unified to obtain specific goals: to encourage youth participation in NYC programs, to disseminate updates on youthrelated programs, projects, and activities, and to provide a structure that links youth and youth-serving organizations together. The YORP aims to provide benefits to the youth and give privileges like access to free capability programs offered by the NYC, to be prioritized in the selection of representatives for youth consultations, NYCinitiated activities, international youth exchange programs, and other avenues, and to be represented in Congress and activities exclusively for YORP-registered organizations. A collaborative project between Kasarian-Kalayaan, Inc., SK Mobile Eskwela, Basura Palit Grocery, Juan Fine Day, and workshops are programs implemented for September and October. The LYDO, Alcala said, has developmental projects for the next five months.

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Raptors haul 17 golds in athletics O

nce again the College of Criminal Justice and Criminology (CCJC) Raptors proved that they are the kings and queens of athletics after winning 17 gold, nine silver and five bronze medals at the Alcala Sports Complex, Oct. 19, for two consecutive years.

Raptors sprinters, Butch Rogelio Loverez and Joemar Padolina led the Raptors’ men track team in capturing all gold medals in the track events. Loverez won gold in 100 and 200 meters and bronze in 400 meters. Padolina dominated the 400-, 800and 1500-meter run. Loverez and Padolina alongside Vince Solomon and Van Laurence Hernandez led CCJC in clinching the gold in 4x100 and 4x400 relay. In the men’s field events, Jeremy Endiape claimed his back-to-back gold medals in shotput and discus throw. Endiape heaved the shot put with a distance of 8.96m enough to beat Lynx’s bet Peter Subair and Tiger’s bet Prince Uy who lobbed a distance of 7.82m and 7.21m, respectively. In addition, Endiape threw the discuss at 20.07m enough to defeat Jaguar’s bet John Delter Martinez, 18.20m and Tiger’s athlete Jonas Abraham, 16.38m. Another Raptor athlete, Eddie Guttierez, leaped a distance of 5m to claim the gold, while CNAHS Leopard’s Marc Bryan Mapaye recorded a distance of 4.86m and CEd Jaguar’s long jumper John Delter

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Graceful serves draw FB likes Jean Alric Almira

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I-ikot mo teh!” viral volleyball player from the College of Business and Accountancy Mave Jaca Maquiling created social media buzz after showing entertaining moves while serving in a volleyball game between the CBA Lions and the CNAHS Leopards at the MSEUF Gymnasium, Oct 17.

In the video posted by Joanah Benedicto on her Facebook account, Maquiling wowed the crowd with his twist-and-turn body movements while serving the ball and making four consecutive service aces against the Leopards. The video gained 42,000 reactions plus 59,000 shares on Facebook and counting. It also caught the attention of the Taiwanese media page named ETToday with total views of 164,000 and 4,500 reactions. In his first serve, he turned and lowered his body to deliver an exciting ace. He continued to do it in his second serve that hyped the crowd. Maquiling’s graceful movements fired up the team to score and to amaze the spectators that crowded the court. His last service ace led the Leopards to call a time out as momentum swelled for the Lions. Maquiling proved that sports is not just about battles and strategies but can also be a form of entertainment. Love for the game can create a unique playing style. As expected, the Lions clinched the match against the Leopards 25-15, 25-16.

Martinez settled for bronze with a distance of 4.60m. CME Puma’s Aaron Panotes grabbed the gold in men’s triple jump with a distance of 11.02m, while Guttierez and Martinez recorded a distance of 10.82 and 9.85m, respectively, to win silver and bronze. College of Engineering Tiger athlete, Kevin Cabreros, hurled the javelin with a distance of 32.68m and topped his fellow Tiger Abraham’s 31.52m and Endiape’s 28.04m. In the women category, the Raptor women’s sprinters took all gold medals in track events. Emmie Ann Regencia won gold in 100 and 200m sprint with a time of 15.34 and 34.33 seconds, respectively. Almira Leorin snatched the gold in 400m with a time of 1.40 min while Erika De Gula rose to the occasion in 800m to time 4.47 min and Daphne Elardo dominated the 1500m at 8.05 min. Leorin also won the shotput event with a distance throw of 4.90m. Behind her was CBA Lion’s Coleen Ison, 4.17m and Raptor’s bet Erika De Gula, 3.42m. On the other hand, Elardo reigned in long jump with a distance leap of 3.45 m, Jaguar’s athlete Nikki Malapitan clinched silver at 3.26 m and Raptor’s bet Jenelle Veluz settled for bronze at 2.64m. Ison stood out in discus throw with a distance throw of 11.08m far behind Veluz at 8.40 m and the Tigers’ thrower Allyson Dequito, 8.32m. m).

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Hamfrey Saniel The Raptors’ long jumper, Eddie Guttierez, shows a play of muscles as he makes his winning leap at the Alcala Sports Complex.

Perez leads CCJC to win cage championship, crushes CME in Game 2 by 25 points, 80-55 Andrei Christian Cuario

an Perez in a methodical assault with Frank Babista led the College of Criminal Justice and Criminology (CCJC) Raptors in utilizing their twiceto-beat advantage to capture the championship in Game 2 of the men’s basketball finals against the College of Maritime Education (CME) Pumas, 8055, at the MSEUF Gymnasium,

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Perez scored 15 points and Babista tallied 12 points for CCJC. Christian Monder and John Carl Oabel banged 10 and nine points for CCJC, respectively. Meanwhile, Mark Louie Cabuyao, scored 14 points to lead the Mariners and the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, Mario San Pedro, poured in 9 points in Game 2. Cabuyao took over Game 1

exploding with 22 points. After a shocking loss in Game 1 to the Pumas, 85-77, the CCJC Raptors started strong in Game 2 led by the early six points Perez delivered in the first quarter. With a solid defense, the Raptors continued to take the lead and built a commanding 29-point lead to finish strong in the third quarter, 61-32. The Raptors wasted no time in the game to make sure they

clinched the championship in a convincing fashion. “Nagdouble effort kami para makabawi sa Game 2. Lahat naman nagtrabaho para manalo,” John Carlo Albos said. Albos, alongside team mate Perez comprised the mythical team with Cabuyao and San Pedro lining up for CME while Iran Denver Ilao of the College of Engineering rounded the list.

CME, CAS checkmate gold; CBA snags gold in women’s board John Lawrence Castillo

ans Umali from CME and Nathaniel Manalo from CAS emerged chess champions after they checkmated their opponents in the 2019 Intramurals Chess Tournament, Oct. 17-19, at the St. Bonaventure Center.

Jara Maiah Villaruel CEd’s Becca Ericka Roperez (left) plot her next move against CBA’s Anne Johnette Aguilar (right) in the 2019 Intramurals Chess Tournament at the St.Bonaventure Center, Oct 18.

CME’s Umali earned a 7-0-0 record in the first board to top the tournament, CCMS’ Matthew Alva 6-10 in second place and CE’s Kynt Osero 5-2-0 in third place in the male edition of the board game. In the second board, CAS’ Manalo notched the first place with a 4-1-0 record along with CCMS’ Jesus Crisologo Dimazana in second place, and Brynt Kamazarate in third place. For the women’s category, CBA’s Anne Aguilar and Mary Grace Banal topped the first and second boards with 4-0-½ and 3-0-0 records, respectively.

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Jaguars capture 2 golds in Cultural Night

CEd bets mesmerize crowd in vocal duet duel Andrei Christian Cuario

he College of Education (CEd) Jaguars plucked two golds in the 2019 MSEUF Intramurals Cultural Night by winning in the vocal duet interpreted by Jhafet Ferrer and Sheryll Cabaddu and the Latin dance section by the pair of Allysa Dator and Daniel Italia, Oct. 18, at the Gymnasium.

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CEd’s Jhafet Ferrer and Sheryll Cabaddu touch the hearts of Envergans as their voices soared in the interpretation of the piece Makita Kang Muli by Sugarfree during the 2019 Intramurals Cultural Night, Oct 18, at the Gymnasium.

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Ferrer and Cabaddu serenaded the audience with their rendition of the song Makita Kang Muli by Sugarfree. Ferrer shared that the key to their victory was because of the guidance of the Lord “Hindi kami mananalo kung hindi dahil sa guidance ni Lord sa amin. Sapagkat alam naming ang lahat ng talento ay nagmula sa Kanya. Ginamit namin yung talento namin na ibinigay Niya hindi para makipag-compete kung hindi mag-inspire ng iba, hikayatin ‘yung ibang tao na mag-enhance pa ng kanilang talent (We won owing to our God-given talent, not to compete, but to inspire others to use their talents well),” said Ferrer. “Masayang-masaya din ako kasi nagbunga yung pagpa-practice namin. S’yempre kung sino ‘yung naglaan ng maraming oras at naghanda ay sila ‘yung mananalo (We’re very happy, our long hours of practice paid off),” Ferrer added. In Latin Dance, the Dator and Italia duo broke the chance of the College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management Bobcats’ bets of bragging the back-to-back

Engineering Tigers dominate with 4 golds in badminton Jean Alric Almira

A herculean push for all

n extra herculean push. That is what our athletes need. This is because they have already proven that Filipinos can compete and win in the global arena. Take for example Hidilyn Diaz who obtained a silver medal in weightlifting in the 2016 Rio Olympics or Carlos Yulo, a gold medalist in artistic gymnastics in the 2019 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Germany. Plus, others who won coveted medals and bring pride to the country. They are testaments of Philippine prowess in sports. Surely these are great feats, but then, Filipino athletes can do more. It’s just that wholehearted support from the government is lacking. This is why the extra push is needed. A push that is equal; a push that is not only for mainstream sports like basketball or volleyball but also for other events where Filipino athletes can excel - taekwondo, rowing, cycling or wushu, for instance. After all, an Olympic gold, no matter what the sport is, whether it’s pole vaulting, or canoeing is still a gold. With a population of more than 100 million, an Olympic gold should no longer be a farfetched dream. Right now, the state has allotted P 1.2 B for sports, giving it to the Philippine Sports Commission, headed by Chair Butch Ramirez. It

is bigger than the previous budgets dedicated to sports. The question is: will PSC judiciously allocate it? Athletes, especially those that win internationally, give the country something to be proud of, a whiff of fresh air that inspires our people and draws them away from their mundane problems of day-today living. But more help needs to be given if we want our sportsmen and women to have more podium finishes. Advanced training facilities should be built. Also, the coaches should be given importance because it is they who help sculpt and hone local talents. Then there is international exposure. Our athletes should compete internationally more frequently to gain exposure and measure their feats against global standards. All in all, a stronger national sports program should be developed if we desire to snag world stage medals. Our development program should not stop with, say, winning the Asean championship. That is only the beginning. Players should not be left to survive on their own. Support coming not only from their families or from the private sector is badly needed. It is the state’s obligation to ensure that our national athletes are provided with decent housing and accommodation while in training. A budget is only the start. More needs to be done to improve the overall condition of sports so that our athletes’ quest for gold succeeds.

titles in the category by claiming the gold for CEd with their astounding dance moves. Jedd Aduarte and Marjorie Rutaquio claimed silver for CITHM, while Antonio Manipol Jr. and Athessa Kaela Robles of the College of Engineering placed bronze. In Standard Dance, Ella Marie Tapan and Von Elijah Lavado of the College of Business and Accountancy Lions segued their moves to victory with their rhythmic dance power performance. College of Arts and Sciences pair Julienne De Guzman and Crisnard Tarog landed second place while College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences couple Gabriel Nielden Manlongon and Khay Celine Lopez breezed in third. Meanwhile, the College of Architecture and Fine Arts bet Audrey Enriquez captivated the crowd with her heartfelt performance of the song Pusong Ligaw originally song by Jericho Rosales to grab the gold in vocal solo. “Actually, di ko talaga in-expect na ako ‘yung mananalo, siguro nagpapanalo lang ‘yung pagiging motivated ko gawa ng CS (Concert Singers) family at saka ‘yung parents ko. (I didn’t expect to win although I was motivated by my Concert Singers family and my own parents who watched me.),” Rosales said. “It was my parents who chose my contest piece that made me very inspired ,“ Enriquez shared.

he 2019 MSEUF Intramurals proved fruitful for the Tigers who took home four golds, one silver, and two bronze medals in the badminton tournament, Oct. 18, at the University Gymnasium, dominating four categories: men’s single A, won by Julius Quindoza, men’s doubles by the duo of Emmanuel Rios and Renz Xyner Cadiz, women’s single A, by Jella Almariego and women’s doubles, by the tandem of Mawrin Peña and Almariego.

Jara Maiah Villaruel CBA Lion’s smasher Coleen Jizelle Ison focuses on attacking her opponent in the women’s badminton Single’s A category held at the MSEUF Court, Oct 18.

The CCMS Cyber Envergans ended up with two golds and one silver. Cyber Envergan Mindy Kay Zaracena was victorious in the women’s B Category and the duo of Marvic Joshua Villaverde and Zaracena won in the mixed doubles. “Naging katapat namin yung team captain ko sa finals sa mixed doubles at siyempre di ako nagpatalo, ginawa namin lahat ng makakaya. Magandang experience ang may kapartner kasi mas nai-improve ‘yung coordination at trust namin sa isa’t isa kaya naipanalo namin ang laro,” said Villaverde. The CCJC Raptors, on the other hand, won one gold, three silvers and a bronze. Raptor Sherwin Abrencillo snagged the gold for the men’s single category B. The other teams that bagged medals were the CED Jaguars with one silver and a bronze, the CBA Lions with one silver, the CNAHS Leopards, two bronze medals, and the CME Pumas with a bronze.

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The CEd Jaguars wow the crowd in their Aladdin-themed performance during the cheerdance competition in the 2019 MSEUF Intramurals at the University Gymnasium, Oct. 17,

Medal tally of 2019 Intrams Erika Marca

32 GOLD 29 SILVER

CCJC

21 BRONZE 17 GOLD 11 SILVER

CED

08 BRONZE 15 GOLD

CIHTM

05 SILVER 00 BRONZE 13 GOLD

CBA

11 SILVER 08 BRONZE 10 GOLD 12 SILVER

CENG

39 BRONZE 07 GOLD 13 SILVER

CME

06 BRONZE 03 GOLD

CCMS

04 SILVER 01 BRONZE 03 GOLD

CNAHS

03 SILVER 04 BRONZE 02 GOLD 09 SILVER

CAFA

07 BRONZE 02 GOLD

CAS

03 SILVER 07 BRONZE

3-PEAT VICTORY

CEd Jaguars seize third cheerdancing crown Andrei Christian Cuario and Karen Yvonne Daleon

aying homage to the college’s iconic torch, the College of Education (CEd) Jaguars showcased another visual feast to capture its third straight championship in this year’s cheerdance competition in the annual Intramural Games at the University Gymnasium, Oct. 17.

Despite being the fourth team to perform, the Jaguars’ performance wowed the crowd and the judges upping their legacy as a three-peat champion in cheerdancing. With their Aladdin-themed performance, the Jaguars pulled off a near perfect, technically tough routine highlighted by the execution of a magical carpet. They came out stunningly in their yellow and maroon outfit moving stealthily like jaguars with twisting and undulating like their

flashy Thai-inspired routine last year. Meanwhile, landing second spot is the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) Lions showcasing their remarkable stunts accompanied by throwback music that got the crowd grooving. With an almost flawless routine, they nearly caught the heart of the judges with their Original Pilipino Music and rapper-themed performance. The College of Engineering (CEng) Tigers copped third place earning

applauses from the crowd as they showed off breathtaking cheerdance routines inspired by the famous music artist and queen of fashion Lady Gaga. With the entire dance crew bravely sporting short hair, the Tigers truly incorporated many of Gaga’s hits and theatrics, as well as a Lady Gaga banner. The other groups that vied for the crown were the College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management Bobcats with their

Dr. Ayala: EU’s ‘zumba dean’ sizzles O ver the years, the University Intramurals have continuously shown us wonders. This year was no exception. In fact, it showed us Envergans a new card up its sleeve. That’s the zumba. True, it’s somehow a usual occurrence nowadays but the Intrams’ zumba was different for it featured the college deans themselves. The Intrams’ zumba was an add-on transformed into a pseudo-contest pushed by PE professor Arlene Carmona, one of the advisers of the Banyuhay Dance Troupe. Banyuhay dancers led the zumba challenge while the deans and their respective departments danced to the upbeat music. But one dean stood out among the rest for her enthused participation.

She is the College of Arts and Sciences’ dean, Dr. Claudia Odette Ayala. Dean Ayala snatched the spotlight when she showcased her moves. Doing every action with vigor, vitality and of course a lot of enjoyment, cameras clicked and shot pictures of her infectious smiles while busting smooth moves. Her energy radiated to the competing athletes, professors and other deans alike. Everyone danced their hearts out until the last seconds of the zumba music. Totally nailing it, Dr. Ayala became an instant zumba sensation, and deserves the title EU’s “zumba dean.” This shows that the deans, despite their hectic schedules and serious expressions at times, are capable of loosening up, lighting and sizzling on the dance floor.

Halloween-themed performance inspired from the movie “It..” The College of Arts and Sciences Lynxes in their black and yellow outfits boosted by CAS students who wore black shades at the gym were also stunning even as the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Leopards portrayed a retro-themed routine and the crowd’s favorite, the College of Maritime Education Pumas, showcased their precision fused with military stunts.

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Eduardo Carmelo Mesa There is so much more than meets the eye in Arts and Sciences Dean Claudia Odette Ayala who lights up the gymnasium with her sizzling zumba moves.