Paraseist | Issue 12 | A.Y. 2021-2022

THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES SAN JUAN

“Kayo

po na nakaupo

nyo namang tumayo

These lyrics by Gloc 9 talk about leadership. In today’s scenario, a leader can either make or break their governing body. Often, they are only after the seat or position, and caring for their subordinates is not their top priority

In the 12th issue of Paraseist, Upuan is a symbol of politics that those greedy politicians run after That’s why in this issue, we want to burn the cursed seat

Aside from that, we covered here the events and activities organized by different acad and non-acad organizations of PUP San Juan this A Y 2021-2022 You will also be moved by noteworthy editorials, features, pieces of literature, and sports articles They will set you on fire!

Moreover, this magazine issue would not be possible without the combined efforts of the Paraseist Editorial Board: editors, copyreaders, writers, cartoonists, photojournalists, and layout artists. You will see on each page how ablaze our hearts into creating the content.

Likewise, we want to acknowledge the guidance and help of our advisers in improving this Magazine Issue: Mr Peter Glenn J Biason, Ms Maria Dulce Aristorenas, and Dr Lualhati Macapagal

Be fired up!

SUNUGIN ANG UPUAN!

Sincerely, Portia G. Avelino Editor-in-Chief Paraseist

WHAT'S INSIDE? NEWS

SR Gonzaga Retains Position

Unchallenged SA Election Ensures Spot

PUPSJ Initiates Iskolar Community Pantry

Dir Gutierrez Proclaims Accreditation on 14th Founding Anniversary

SR Gonzaga vs Accusations: “I am not involved ”

JPIA Earns Nominations

PUPSJ Gains Entry for the Grand Innovation Expo 2022

Rivera Clinches 1st Place in CEO Creative Writing

JFINEX Rise Above Par

HM Soc Launches Webinar Series

Virtual Internship Takes Over HM Practicum

LET Passers

Mr Ms and Queen of PUP San Juan

Paraseist Spoken Poetry Writing Tilt & Street Photography Competition Winners Student Orgs in Action

EDITORIAL/OPINIONS

Online Competency: A Success or Failure?

Golden Era, Who?

#MaJoHa Red vs Pink

Still in Crisis

SIM Card Registration: For Better Or For Worse?

FEATURES

Getting to Know Director Delmo

AGORA for Research and Innovation: A Research Colloquium

Buwan ng Wika 2022: Saliksikin At Galugarin ang mga Wika ng Ating Nasyon

Google Classroom & Microsoft Teams: Comparison of the Two Online Class Essentials

Self-Love 101: Mending Your Heart

Did You Know? (Trivias about Love & Crush)

Metamorphosis: Commencement of the First Batch of K-12 Curriculum Students

Next to Goodbyes

Cyberbullying

Squid Games: Financial Literacy Lessons

More Than Just A Movie

LITERARY SPORTS

Fragments

Mirror

Bella Ciao

Your Game or Mine?

The Ideal “You”

Saad 11:59

Quaranthings

More Than Meets the Eye Ilaw

Mahiwaga

Sunugin ang Upuan!

Pitik-Bulag-bulagan

Hakbang Pasulong

Sakit

The Executioners Clinches the 2021 CEO MLBB Championship

Is BS E-Sports Possible in PUP?

The Extreme Sport of Skateboarding Pylon Esports Is Here in PUP San Juan

With a 13-8 vote, ANAK Federation's former NCR representative, Rommel Gonzaga from PUP San Juan, obtained the Interim Student Regent (SR) position against current Finance President Jonero Dacula from PUP Sta. Mesa, last June 2021, then acquired 23 votes on the 22nd Alyansa ng Nagkakaisang Konseho ng PUP (ANAK PUP) Federation ExeComm Election securing his spot last November 2021.

The Interim (SR) Election period ran for an estimated 26 hours, with 100% voter turnout from the General Assembly of ANAK PUP Federation.

Gonzaga got 13 votes, Dacula with eight, while six representatives abstained from voting on the Interim SR Election.

The former SR, Ms. Ellenor Joyce Bartolome, resigned from the said position last May 1, 2021.

Meanwhile, on the 22nd ANAK ExeComm Election, Gonzaga garnered 23 votes, clinching most of the PUP branches and campuses on November 21, 2021.

His contenders, Kassandra Abila from PUP College of Communication (COC)

Student Council (SC) President and Mark Vincent Fusilero from PUP College of Law SC President, got 11 and two votes, respectively.

The 22nd ANAK ExeComm Election pushed through despite motions regarding its unconstitutionality in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), mostly colleges from the main campus; however, College of Education (COED) President Nicasio Masuela rejected the amendment, paving the way for the accelerated election

During the election, Masuela also rushed to close the nomination for SR despite other members still raising for other nominations; COMELEC head Yves Garcia pushed to complete the nomination

Among the platforms and advocacies of SR Gonzaga is the ITAPCUPE: Inclusivity,Transparency,Accountability, People’s Participation, Consistency, Unification, Progressive, and Empowerment

He is also calling out the attention of different organizations for their cooperation and unity, as the student regent is not a one-person team but of PUP’s student body that will promote the PUPians' rights.

Unchallenged SA Election Ensures Spot

After the hiatus of the Student Assembly (SA) Election last academic year (2020-2021), candidates running for the SA for the academic year 2021-2022 landed a secured spot in the unchallenged PUP San Juan SA Election via Google Meet on September 30, 2021.

A total of 51 attendees consisting of academic and non-academic organizations and class representatives, participated in the election through a Google form

The options given to the voters were to vote or to abstain

The newly elected SA officers, alongside the result of the votation, are as follows: Rommel Gonzaga from TINDIG Partylist for President garnered a vote of 81.8% while 18.2% abstained; Michaela Lim for Executive Vice President with 100% vote; Ma. Emerald Jamaybay from TINDIG Partylist for Vice President for Student Affairs with 97 7% vote and 2 3% abstained; Dylan Santos for Secretary with 75% vote and 25% abstained; Allyza Pecaoco from TINDIG Partylist for Treasurer with 93.2% vote and 6.8% abstained, and Hannah Ayso for Auditor with 97.7% vote and 2.3% abstained.

The newly elected set of councilors are as follows: Jedelyn Aquino for Scholastic Services with 95 5% vote and 4 5% abstained; Lian Reigne Naval from TINDIG Partylist for Health and Wellness with 95 5% vote and 4 5% abstained; Rizmårithe Ziyi Kísh Bumagat for Sports and Recreation with 97.7% vote and 2.3% abstained; Loraine Mabborang for Social Inclusivity, Equity and Student Welfare with 97.7% vote and 2 3% abstained; Emil Deveza for Governance and Active Leadership with 90 9% vote and 9 1% abstained; Laurence Bernardo for Environmental Movement with 90 9% vote and 9 1% abstained, and Jonathan Binueza for Peace-building and Security with 97.7% vote and 2.3% abstained.

The Student Assembly opened its candidacy filing for the new batch of officers on September 27, 2021, and wrapped up on September 29, 2021

The results of the 22nd PUP Student Regent Election, together with the picks of the colleges, branches, and campus representatives

Pedro M. De La Cruz III

Maricris T. Baldago

On the 28th of April 2021, the PUP San Juan Community upheld it's “Mula Sayo Para sa Bayan” advocacy through a Community Pantry.

Headed by Ms Anna Madonna Arellano, Head of Student Affairs and Services and Guidance Counselor of PUP San Juan, the PUP San Juan Community Pantry was successfully made possible.

With the help of Barangay Addition Hills officials headed by Captain Herbert Chua and the following sponsors: Rotaract Club of PUP San Juan, Philippine Institute of Certified

On the celebration of the 14th founding anniversary of PUP San Juan last February 21, 2022, Director Jaime Guiterrez gave a speech that centered on the promise of providing quality education through a “flexible mode of learning” and its first Campus Level 1 Accreditation Status

A total of five (5) undergraduate programs of PUP San Juan passed

ISKOLAR

ISKOLAR COMMUNITY PANTRY

Accountants (PICPA) Western Metro Manila Chapter headed by Sir Asser S Tamayo, PUP San Juan Administration, PUP San Juan Faculty, PUP San Juan Student Assembly – Emergency Response Team and Student Organizations, 115 recipients received free essential goods

The second wave of the community pantry, last May 1, 2021, served 400+ recipients, followed by the third wave on May 26, 2021.

Once again, PUP-San Juan appreciates its partnership with the Philippine Institute of Certified Public

Accountants (PICPA) Western Metro Manila Chapter, Hon. Mayor Francis Zamora, PUP San Juan Campus Officials, Faculty, Staff and Students, PICPA Baguio-Benguet Chapter, Barangay Addition Hills San Juan officials, Mrs. Lulu and Retired General Jaime Delos Santos, PUPSJ Student Assembly ERT, Young Educators Society PUP San Juan, ALERT Janitorial Services, PUPSJ Security Personnel, Sir Larry Yanong, Rosalinda of Davao, Lhottie’s Canteen, and all private individual donors

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Level I in the Online Accreditation Visit of the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) held on September 20-24, 2021

These were the accredited programs: (1) Bachelor of Secondary Education (Majors, English & Mathematics), (2) Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, (3) Bachelor of Science in Entrepre-

neurship, (4) Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, and (5) Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

Meanwhile, Rev Father Matthias Ngareh, O P of the Santuario del Sto Cristo officiated the thanksgiving mass

The celebration ended with a small party shared by campus officials, faculty, and staff of PUP San Juan

Ms Anna Madonna Arellano, together with PICPA Western Metro Manila Chapter and Barangay Addition Hills officials (Source: PUP San Juan Campus ‘official’ Facebook Page)

Amidst the accusations, the PUP Student Regent (SR), Rommel Gonzaga, denies the alleged manipulation of the PUP Interim and 22nd Student Regent Election, malversation, and other assumed political motives.

In a statement, he said it was black propaganda and he had nothing to do with the accusations thrown at him

"I would rather be involved in the elections in the PUP San Juan where I belong than in the PUP Main," said Gonzaga.

Even before the term of the new SR, there were lots of heavy accusations and personal attacks against him posted on the PUP Freedom Wall Facebook page

Other issues connected to SR Gonzaga were the IGNITE Fundraising Concert and his inside operations in the Office of the Student Regent (OSR)

As stated in an anonymous confession on the PUP Freedom Wall Facebook page last September 26, 2021, “Pinakamainit doon yung sa Ignite Concert. Sa

JPIA EARNS NOMINATIONS

In the awarding event of the National Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants - National Capital Region (NFJPIA-NCR) entitled “LIWANAG: The Sun Rises From The East,” PUP San Juan JPIA and officers were nominated for special awards last June 20, 2022

The nominations are the following: (1) Nominee for Ace of Professionalism and Ace of Honorable Service - Presidential Category: Miss Allyza Pecaoco - President; (2) Nominee for Ace of ProfessionalismExecutive Officers' Category: Miss Hannah Ayso - Local Chapter Representative; and Special Award for Commendable Service: the Polytechnic University of the Philippines - San Juan.

“Indeed, this year's federation fulfilled its mission to inspire future Accountants by creating a good environment filled with financial knowledge. Nevertheless, the abyssal expedition is rough as a headstart but with allocated preparedness, we will generate an impact,” Pecaoco said

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totoo lang, ang dami ng twist of narratives ang nangyayari at kung hindi masusuri ng mga students ang bawat pahayag eh mamimisdirect sila sa mga nangyayari Ang pinapalabas kasi nila eh may pagkukulang yung mga dati nilang kasamahan sa SPEAK, at sinabi niya sa isang patawag na meeting na alam niya at alam nila na nasa OSR lang yung mga receipts.”

“Hindi ko talaga kayang tumagal sa ganitong sitwasyon lalo pa at halata naman na si Kuya Elijah ang nagbibigay ng instructions kay SR Lemon kung ano ang gagawin at pagttwist ng narrative para mabaligtad kung ano man yung totoo at mapasama ang ibang Partido,” addition in the statement.

Meanwhile in another anonymous confession last November 27, 2021, “Mas malaki pang bilang ng mga estudyante ang ayaw sayo kaysa natuwa sa pagkapanalo mo Check mo posts at tweets ng mga PUPians sinusuka ka nila Konting hiya naman kung meron ka pang natitira sa sarili

mo at para sa SC [Student Council] ng Branches and Campuses, liliit ng utak ninyo Binenta ninyo [ang] kaluluwa niyo kay Lemon alang-alang sa panandaliang posisyon Mga walang bayag!”

In this connection, student councils and publications scrutinized the letter they received about the mass resignation of OSR staff last November 27, 2021.

It stated, “Throughout the months that we have been a part of the team, we have seen the will of the people manifest to collective action that has varying results As time went on, we have seen the ineptitude of the system of management implemented within the Office as concerns piled up without any resolution.”

Lastly, the SR addressed the author(s) of the confessions by stating that they have to bring their complaints to the appropriate medium

“Kung totoo man ang mga paratang, ayusin natin ito sa maayos na paraan at tamang medium for investigation,” SR conveyed

PUPSJ GAINS ENTRY FOR THE PUPSJ GAINS ENTRY FOR THE GRAND INNOVATION EXPO 2022 GRAND INNOVATION EXPO 2022

Maricris T. Baldago

In the Grand Innovation and Best Business Plan & Pitching 2022 themed “Negosyong Matic, Bulsa’y Siksik, Kahit Pandemic,” a group of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Financial Management (BSBAFM) students submitted their entry entitled “A Feasibility Study of Banana Flour Retailing in San Juan City” on September.

They received the acceptance letter from the Center for Technology Transfer and Enterprise Development on September 16, 2022

BSBAFM researchers Frayne Gabriel S Alejandro, Shane Anne D Ani, Joana Bianca V Baluyot, Jemerlyn E Bautista, Lance T Espiritu, Lyzette Ann D Nalos, and Bea Alison D Robillos, led by Jonel Dominic G. Raymundo wrote the feasibility study under the guidance of research professor Giscelle Iveth J.

Samonte.

The students mentioned above visited the school campus on August 31, 2022, and were given an orientation by professors and received encouragement and support from Director Edgardo Delmo.

The group’s feasibility study aims to increase consumer awareness of banana flour to utilize the country’s abundant supply of bananas and reduce reliance on imports which can support our farmers and aid in the event of potential flour shortage.

In line with the university’s commitment to promoting entrepreneurship, Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) launched Grand Innovation Expo 2022

The deadline for submission of entries was on September 16, 2022; online preliminary pitching will be on September 26-27,2022, and the main event will run from October 3 to October 10, 2022

Maricris T. Baldago

RIVERA CLINCHES 1ST PLACE IN CEO CREATIVE WRITING RIVERA CLINCHES 1ST PLACE IN CEO CREATIVE WRITING

tion (CEO) with the theme of “Empowering Women through Literature” last April 2021.

In line with the celebration of Women’s Month, these are the words written by Leni Rivera, won first place in the creative writing competition conducted by the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organiza-

“Sa pagsusulat, intensyon kong maibida ang kwento ng mga babaeng pipi sa lipunan Ginamit kong inspirasyon ang mga kwentong ito upang paigtingin ang nais kong iparating sa mambabasa,” Rivera said

“Sa paraang ito, mas ramdam ko ang pagsusulat dahil may totoong emosyon ang humahalo habang binubuo ko ang konsepto,” she added.

She also said that even though it was

JFINEX RISE ABOVE PAR

online, she was still happy knowing that there are people who still want to use any platform to become a voice for women.

Along with Rivera, Agatha Madeline got second place, while Sam Damasco and Maria Irish Atienza got third and fourth, respectively

The competition judges were Mr R-jhai T Balcita, Ms Maria Dulce Aristorenas, Ms Rizza Valdez De Vera, Portia Avelino, and Prince Engelbert Madla

In

This

2022

PUPSJ JFINEX won the Out of the Box Award for the "Annyeong FINANCEhyo" Project: 1st Annual JFINEX General Assembly, and Rank 2 Best Local Finance Organization

In addition, JFINEX earned a nomination for a major award: Innovative and Scholastic Award for the event titled FORWARD 2022, "Finance as One Reaching Wieldy Alliances & Resilient Department "

Despite the pandemic, the third year students of the Bachelor of Science

Hospitality Management (BSHM) of Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) San Juan marshaled a webinar series under the subject 'Introduction to Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions’ last MayJuly.

BSHM 3-1 class conducted the following webinars: "The Future of Hotelier & Restaurateur in The New Normal: Challenges and Opportunities" on May 21, "Reshaping the Hospitality & Tourism Industry: The New Normal Trends" on May 28, "Unboxing Competitiveness in Hospitality & Tourism Industry Despite of Pandemic" on June 4, "Opportunities in the Hospitality &

Xyrelle Kate R. De Guzman

PARAUSANG SUNUD-SUNURANG UTUSAN, MAHINANG NILALANG

Pedro M. De La Cruz III

academic year 2021-2022, Junior Financial Executives rose above par with their organization activities and partnerships

the leadership of Raphael D Nobela, President of JFINEX and Junior Officer of Junior Confederation of Finance Associations - Philippines (JCFAP), the organization and its officers received their first-ever National Awards last August 28,

(Source: Junior Financial Executives - PUP San Juan Facebook Page)

Maricris T. Baldago

Lastly, Ms Christine Joy D Balansay, the Executive VP for External Affairs, was recognized with an individual award as the TOP 1 - OUTSTANDING FINANCE STUDENT LEADERS.

JFINEX members also conquered JCFAPlympics 2022 with the theme "The Battle for Ascendancy” last June 2022, winning the following categories: (1) Mr Malbert Salvanera - Ready Trader One Champion, (2) Mr. Kim PadolinaExtemporaneous Speech Champion, and (3) Ms Jamille Elaine Ramos - FinQuest 1st Runner-up

Tourism Industry: Breakthrough to the New Normal" on June 11, "Kitchen Stewarding: Maintaining an Effective and Efficient Food Safety Management System" on June 18, "All Aboard: Your Guide to F&B Cruise Career" on July 10, and lastly, “Professionalism in the New Normal on July 22

The webinars were open to all other year levels to raise awareness and provide information to help cope with the situation of the hospitality management industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic

VIRTUAL VIRTUAL IINTERNSHIP NTERNSHIP TAKES OVER TAKES OVER HM PRACTICUM HM PRACTICUM

In the absence of face-to-face on-thejob (OJT) training due to the pande-

mic, the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) of Polytechnic University of the Philippines San Juan (PUPSJ) restaurant practicum professor, Ms. Anna Margarita C. Quibot organized the webinar entitled "From Pan to Plate: The How-Tos of the Restaurant Operations" via Zoom for the incoming 3rd year BSHM students on August 28, 2021.

To provide a glimpse of restaurant kitchen operations, customer service, and handling customer feedback, two resource speakers conducted discussions for the second-year BSHM students who are taking their practicum

The first resource speaker, Edgardo A Reyes, Jr , the head chef at Gotobox, tackled food safety in restaurants

The second speaker, Von Karlo G Ventura, Central, HR - Learning & Development Officer at Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc , discussed customer service experience

Approximately 70 students attended the webinar

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STUDENT ORGS IN ACTION

EDITORIAL

Online Competency: A Success or Failure?

Jovelyn F. Clarin

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) established distance learning in the country It is preferable to have a system like this since face-to-face engagement is limited this time; it allows education to continue during the pandemic In this case, the students have three learning modality options: online, modular, and blended learning

Many state universities and colleges engaged in modular or online classes with synchronous or asynchronous sessions. These have stimulated the students to address the crisis and take a step forward for the Philippine Education System.

However, students are under pressure because of the changes in the education system. There are critical factors in this aspect, including no immediate notice, some may not have enough access to the internet, and more likely, there are no gadgets

Learning at home may also cause a student to concentrate less because of the chaos in the environment Online classes are ineffective for students' competency since this kind of setup exposes those with limited internet access and no gadgets Some students are also likely to multi-task to help with household chores because of class home setup

In a survey conducted wherein a majority of over 53 percent of the teachers and students doubted the competencies in distance learning refer to the development of cognition and skills. Another reason: there is less opportunity for the competencies in the online class as the students are pressured to answer the quiz or exams because of the time limit given to them, without considering the low internet access, and some students are just using data for accessing the exam or quizzes. Lastly, students' mental health resulted in an increase in anxiety and depression because of the online class setup

Hence, online class reduces the development of students. They are struggling a lot, and the teachers are also coping with the situation The student's academic performance decreases too, as this kind of setup brings less competency, and the activities impact the student’s mental health It is a call of action to understand

the crisis, especially its effect on students’ competency. It is less valuable because they are in an online class or distance learning setup

Being a student is not easy A way to cope is not to pressure yourself in this situation, and competency is where cooperation is needed.

GOLDEN ERA, WHO?

Reign Krissie P. Quihano Silakbo

Filipinos, especially victims of the late dictator and former president, have already embraced the fact that another Marcos would embark on the Philippines' history. It's a slap in the face to all the activists who sacrificed their lives for freedom, but for decency, we should at least give him the benefit of the doubt, right?

So President Marcos, with all due respect, how does it feel to be a fruit of another political dynasty in the morning and the life of the party at night?

I guess it's not that hard to see how our current government neglects social issues are since our so-called hero has sat in his position There are uncountable kidnappings, the skyrocketing prices of crops, the crashing state of the economy, the ongoing health crisis, and much

more

Furthermore, this is not the time to focus on partnering with big businesses when your local market is going down the drain. It is not also the time to plan a surprise party for your ‘oh-soNewYork wife’ when the price of a dollar is close to 60 PHP. While you are helicoptering to SONA, our public transport is hard to access. So, this is not the time to showcase your privilege when your fellow Filipino suffers.

I see the goal behind every action, but every action has a domino effect

As the president of this nation, you must lead and serve not only those who sit at the top of the food chain but also those who crawl under it

As urbanization and development become more prominent, access to communication, specifically mobile phones and their accessories, has become more common. It entails using a subscriber identity module or SIM card to facilitate communication and other transactions SIM cards are available at almost any retail store and even online

In the Philippines, anyone can buy as many SIM cards as they want as it is affordable, and no limits on their purchase This freedom then paved the way for the sudden increase of fraudulent activities such as sending spam messages to phish (illegally getting personal or bank information) and scamming random users through attached links or simple messages.

SIM Card Registration: For Better Or For Worse?

Lovenia Grace M. Garde Elisha

"Finally, meron na tayong magagawa (we can do something) aside from just ignoring, deleting, or blocking the numbers with fraudulent or spam messages," Poe said in her privilege speech. "We now have in our hands the means to unmask the criminals who have been hiding for so long under the protection of anonymity and to bring them to justice," she added (Philippine News Agency)

Recently, the House of Representatives and the Senate already passed the revised Sim Card Registration Act, which mandates the registration of sim cards to protect its users and reduce these phishing activities and the like, as it was then vetoed by the previous President Rodrigo Duterte due to the "inclusion of mandatory social media registration in the measure "

As The Diplomat restates what presidential spokesperson Martin Andanar said, “[He] was constrained to disagree with the inclusion of social media in the measure, without providing proper guidelines and definitions thereto, as the same may give rise to a situation of dangerous state intrusion and surveillance threatening many constitutionally protected rights."

Senate Bill 1310, or the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Registration Act, was ratified last September 27, 2022, during the 25th Senate Session by all its attendees, with Senator Grace Poe thanking her colleagues for the approval.

Meanwhile, on September 28, 2022, amid budget deliberations, the House ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the disagreeing provisions of the Act.

Moreover, according to Privacy International, SIM card registration is “costly, intrusive” and has not proven effective in curbing crime The data to be collected will also be put on a centralized server that might target scammers to be used in the black market and the like. Thus, it might add up to the target of hackers through data breaches

Even before the previous President's veto, analyst Mary Grace Mirandilla-Santos said on February 2022 that "for cybersecurity policy, the bill, if passed into the law, may do more harm than good."

With this support from the legislators and continuous appeals against it, is this Act the solution to protect Filipino mobile phone users or be a new dilemma towards our data privacy and cybersecurity?

With the Act's goal to combat mobile phone-aided crimes, terrorism, text scams, bank fraud, and anonymous online defamation, will it reduce the number of fraudulent activities or just put the information and security of the whole country into a bigger problem?

As its provisions gave responsibility to the telecommunication companies and the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) to maintain the privacy of the details of the SIM card users, unprecedented moves of cyber attackers should still be kept in mind so as not to make the goal of the Act turn into a more alarming concern rather than a better move for everyone's security.

How about you? Are you in favor of this Act? Will you just let the lawmakers decide on this matter?

#MaJoHa

Jovelyn F. Clarin L. Holden

History is not gossip; it is about facts that allow disciplines like science and analysis to draw on points. Ambeth Ocampo said, "Don't mix history and gossip. Although history may be partial, it is grounded on reality rather than on opinion. The subject of true history is the truth, not falsehoods or fabrications of any kind.” After that, trolls insulted him by calling him an idiot and a "yellow" historian.

Everyone should learn history It is the study and recording of our story "What happened" and "what happened because of it" are critical questions Learning "when it happened" is a bonus The dates should serve as bookmarks to a chapter, and we should read them to gain a deeper perspective of the world around us today Historical sources are essential to our investigation of the past and significantly affect how well we perform on the history examinations We must have a solid understanding of historical sources and the many forms and categories they can take.

#MaJoHa was one of the controversy of the absurd housemate from the PBB reality TV show "Pinoy Big Brother" (PBB) when asked about the three Filipino martyrs of the Spanish colonization Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora One of the housemates, taking a cue from the first names of the priests, said, "Marjo!" Her adversary was ready to retort, saying, "MaJoHa!" The answer is, of course, Gomburza.

Sources are documents and artifacts that supply this information. It may include doing something as simple as reading a book, visiting a website, or trying to decipher the meaning of ancient relics. It is essential to spread awareness about history as a matter of knowing the truth from the past In some instances, the truth will always prevail because there is continuous evidence from primary and secondary sources and analyzing content

RED vs. PINK

Ma. Franz Vernice A. Pardian Her Hear'ts Poetry

Indeed, there is so much danger in the future of our country and the next generation of Filipino people We are in great peril because the degree of democracy continuously weakens as well as increasing direct attacks on civil liberties and human rights. The 2022 National Elections was a muchawaited and defining moment in the history of our country. Again, we were in chaos. People were divided based on the color of the candidate they supported, especially the presidential candidate.

Were they for red (BBM or Bongbong Marcos)? Or for pink (Leni Robredo)? That was the reason for the rivalry between Filipinos before the election since most Filipinos were either BBM or Leni The results could be a huge turning point for the Filipino people or another baneful consequence

Rivalry is understandable since we need to select a leader who is skilled at both speaking and acting what he/she says; a leader who works hard to find solutions to problems rather than complain; a leader who has room for agricultural sectors to help the farmers and fishermen of our country; a leader who will use public funds to decrease poverty; a leader who builds schools for youths who do not have access to quality education; a leader who opens hospitals and health care facilities for the poor.

Moreover, we need a leader who serves and gives justice to oppressed people rather than kill innocent people; a leader who does not practice corruption and abuse; a leader who is true to the work of improving the services of all government sectors; and a leader who can speak, act, and think on behalf of a nation, people, and country. A leader of our country must always be proFilipino, whatever it takes, and must have the dignity to protect the country and the Filipino people and bravely face those leaders of other countries who are bullying our nation

In the recent elections, another Marcos won his way to the presidential position That doesn’t stop the Red vs Pink rivalry because both supporters look for flaws That’s all right if they rely on facts and not just their emotions We are powerful enough, so we should use our voices accordingly Love our nation, not the candidate.

Ultimately, we must restore the government to return it to our people. Our nation must prevail to hear the voices of our fellow Filipinos. And whether it is red or pink, it should be for the common good.

STILL IN CRISIS

Since the pandemic happened, many people have lost their jobs and loved ones Everyone was struggling to survive, and it affected not only adults but students as well

Replacing the mode of learning has played a big part in the well-being of learners The students in the primary sector who were used to interacting with their classmates, meeting random people, and making friends are now drowning in online activities and stuck at home. Many high school and college students who were more aware of their surroundings suffer from mental health issues and worry about their futures. Online class is a big challenge for every student to keep on track academically while many things are happening.

With that, the government has disappointed us by making poor choices in the education system of our country Since the government is too incompetent to resolve the health crisis, the effects of the pandemic have been prolonged, including the students finishing a whole school year with this “tiring” online learning mode. Many were left behind because of the expense of buying essentials like gadgets and a stable internet connection. We all know that the government's funding in the education system is still not enough to make all students afford online classes. Hence, it is insulting to see corruption issues in different government sectors. The money could help many students return to their classes and support the

health unit to combat the virus

Department of Education (DepEd) adapted to this new normal by implementing a distance learning approach with printed modules available However, there are various issues related to this approach where there are grammatical errors And according to Senator Ralph Recto, 93 6 billion pages of learning modules are required for millions of public school students for one academic year.

Lastly, school closures have resulted in lower physical activity, bad diets, increased anxiety and self-harm, and exposure to domestic violence. The government must have a concrete plan to end the spread of the COVID-19 virus because students cannot afford to lose another school year to an antipoor idea of online classes And if it would not cost us much, we should be a little kinder to everyone because we have no idea what burden a person carries

Mirakle A. Murillo WonderKle

Getting Getting Director DelmoDirector Delmotoknow toknow

As PUP San Juan got to have a new director, it is just right for us to get to know him better So, Mr Edgardo Sevilla Delmo/Director Delmo/ or Boyet/ as his friends and other colleagues call him, is a graduate of Master of Business Administration and Master of Government Management from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. Also, he graduated Bachelor of Industrial Management from the same university He is currently taking his Doctor of Business Administration from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Graduate School of Business.

Before his designation as the Director of PUP San Juan City Branch, he held positions as the Director for PUP Quezon City Branch from January 2019 to

July 2022; as an Administrative Officer and Property Custodian for PUP Quezon City Branch from November 2012 to January 2019; and faculty member of Management Department, College of Business and Administration, Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sta Mesa Manila from January 2003 to November 2012 He also previously served as a part-time faculty member of the graduate program of St. Paul University Manila from February 2001 to June 2003

Moreover, he held a position as an Executive Assistant VI from January 2001 to June 2003, Civil Service Commission, Quezon City; Executive Assistant IV from September 2000 to December 2000, Civil Service Commission, Quezon City; Parttime faculty member of the

College of Business Administration and Public Administration, Trinity College now known as the Trinity University of Asia from June 2000 to March 2002; and Parttime faculty member of the College of Business Administration of Caloocan City Polytechnic College He also held various positions such as consultant for sales and marketing, sales manager, senior account executive, account executive, sales representative, general manager, warehouse officer, liaison officer, and a medical representative from different companies of various industries.

“About the PUP San Juan Students, I see na ang students natin dito ay same students sa lahat ng PUP Branches and Campuses at sa PUP Main

MAGAGALING LAHAT,” Dir. Delmo said

“For board programs (BS Accountancy, BSED-English, and BS Psychology), I envision na ang lahat ng mga graduates ng programs na ito ay magtake ng board exam at maging board passer para magkaroon ng license kasi ito ang objective natin bakit natin in-offer yung mga programs na ito at kung bakit sila nag-aral dito sa PUP. For non-board programs (BSBA-Financial Management, BS Entrepreneurship, BS Information Technology, and BS Hospitality Management), ang envision ko sa kanila ay makakuha ng magandang hanapbuhay at gumanda ang buhay nila later on,” added by Dir Delmo

A RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM

In line with PUP’s Pillar 6: Vigorous Research Production and Utilization, the PUP San Juan Research Office conducts a colloquium to showcase some of the best research/theses/feasibility studies/business plans/capstone projects of PUP San Juan students. The theme of the research colloquium is “AGORA for Research and Innovation 2022: New Beginnings Towards Great Findings”

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Financial Management

Adviser: Giscelle Iveth J Samonte

UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF ONLINE GROCERY SERVICES UNDER THEORY OF PREDICTED BEHAVIOR

ONE CLICK (ONLINE GROCERY)

(Basilio, Jacob Raziel; Tejada, Ralph Lawrence; Peria, Mary Joy; De Guzman, Lovely Mae; Africa, Joebert)

(Aban, Aila Marie; Asprec, Earl Angel; Gonzales, Kaye Kimberly; Kabiling, Anton Luigi; Morelos, Veralice; Navarro, Danica Klaire; Perocho, Jeffrey)

A PROJECT FEASIBILITY STUDY OF FRANCHISING POSIBLE BUSINESS IN MEDNA VILLE, ANGONO, RIZAL

(Abata, Shannen Khate; Bartolo, Ana Lucilla; Gabayne, Felix; Mutas, Rona; Navera, Louise Jonah; Renoballes, Marybeth)

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Adviser: Dr Herbert C Baron, CPA

THE LEVEL OF AGREEMENT OF CPAs ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS OF THE ACCOUNTANCY ACT OF 2004

(Batoon, Jeramae D ; Bolaso, Amorlyn; Bustamante, Erica DS ; Chua, Neil Joshua M ; De Guzman, Xyrelle Kate R ; Delos Santos, Rose Ann R ; Jamelo, Mylene P ; Lumapag, Sarah D ; Ting, John Aldous)

A STUDY ON AWARENESS AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS CRYPTOCURRENCIESIN RELATION TO ADOPTION AMONG ACCOUNTING EMPLOYEES OFDIFFERENT FIRMS IN THE CITY OF MAKATI, PHILIPPINES

(Amparo, Michael Angelo P ; Beroña, Maria Ines A ; Cafe, Sheena Lois A ; Cabalquinto, Janepher B ; Corros, Jeannette;

FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A FRANCHISE OFBOCHOG LITSON HOUSE IN SAN JUAN MANILA

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DEMAND AND ACCEPTABILITY OF VEGAN HOTDOGS IN SAN JUAN AGORA MARKET

(Cesar, Dianne Joy; Fortin, Jansen Firmo T.; Jali-Jali Veibien Gail A.; Larracochea, John Patrick; Valera, Diana Mae G.)

(Abor, Daryl Clark U ; Avelino, Portia G ; Garcia, Janine C ; Martinez, Gianalene Mae E ; Salvador, Judie Ericka P )

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Leave Management System

QueSoft: Mobile Application and Web-Based Queuing System

iSeek: Real Estate Property System

voteHub: An Online Election System

iMatch: Job Matching System

Tanglaw: PUPSJ Learning Management System

(Buenaventura, Elventh; Llego, Vincent Rhon; Mallari, Rayne; Padolina, Patrick Paul; Sia, John Paul)

(Austria, Bryan; Cruz, Angel Anne; Dimaano, Jay Lawrence; Durandar Jr., Manolito; Esteves, Syrill Angelo)

(Casingal, Ronald Allan; Cosmo, Guian Marc; Infante, Joel Angelo; Madrid, John Paul; Siapno, Jythro)

(Ursua, Sean Martin; Suspine, Jason Cedric; Vega, Jericho; Regalado, Michael Angelo; Regala, Peter Jan)

(Evangelio, Arnel; Santos, Ronen; Forbes, Shiela Kate; Pada, Joseph; Vargas, Kin)

(Javier Jr , Romeo; Gravines, John Miguel; Palisoc, Kenneth; Bucao, Vincent; Garlit, Jamill; Relucio, Jerald)

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

Adviser: Martino M Salcedo, MBE

SOCIAL MEDIA DETERMINANTS TO GEN Z'S PREFERENCE IN CHOOSING RESTAURANTS OFFERING FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES

(Papina, Hans A ; Babao, Vince Michael Q ; Buitizon, Jessa H.; Gedoria, Cyra Mae F ; Mercado, Angelo G ; Perlas, Michaela D ; Quintillan, Jolina R )

Adviser: Maria Carina P Corpuz

CONSUMER'S LEVEL OF AWARENESS ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES OF BRGY. ST. JOSEPH RESIDENTS SAN JUAN CITY

(Valdenarro, Jerelyn V ; Crisostomo, Jessa Mae B ; Feliciano, Clarissa Ysabel S ; Pagayon, Clarice Joyce Y ; San Andres, Alyssa Katrine D.)

Adviser: Anna Margarita Quibot

(Garnacha, Mel-Mar, J ; Lupas, Ma Cristine, S ; Mabborang, Loraine, D.; Occidental, Ysabelle Ann, R ; Timbreza, Aleyah Mae, G.)

Adviser: Rose Marie C Villanueva

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Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship

Adviser: Rizza G Valdez - De Vera

ASIAN ROLLS

(Sevilla, Bien Gabriel S ; Mejia, Corynne Louise)

LA CREPE (Gonzales, Andrea; Denota, Angel; Tulauan, Angeliene; Calupaz, Romelyn)

SAVONE DE NATURALE

POTLESS

(De Lara, Danah; Co, Nikka; Arrojado, Argelyn; Cauan, Marimar; Maranan, Jona; Prepose; Jeremy)

Adviser: Peter Glenn J Biason

(Garde, Lovenia Grace M ; Dela Cruz, Lyzette Z ; Culala, Kenneth; Alos, Precious Diane R ; Gabo, Mark Vincent M )

POTATO CHEESE CHURROS (Virgo, Shazel Jane; Ramirez, John Christopher; Labadan, Sharon; Montoya, Julia Anne; Plazo, Angel)

TILAPIA AND ITS FLAVOR (Esteban, Denise Jean; Nudalo, Ronilene; De Guzman, Gabriel; Gonzales, John)

Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English

Adviser: Jane L Mendoza

LANGUAGE ANXIETY AND COPING STRATEGIES OF EDUCATION MAJOR IN ENGLISH LEARNERS OF THE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-SAN JUAN

IMPACT OF E-LEARNING CHALLENGES ON THE COLLABORATIVE SKILLS OF EDUCATION STUDENTS AT POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-SAN JUAN

Adviser: Dorothy M Agnis

FOSSILIZATION: AN ERROR ANALYSIS OF ESSAY COMPOSITIONS OF THE FIRST YEAR ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDENTS FROM POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-SAN JUAN BRANCH

(Lugay, Jose Rafael Joaquin G )

(Rubio, Glennese Dean P.)

(Plugio, Princess Mae P )

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DIGITALLY CREATED COMIC AS READING MATERIAL (DCCARM): THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PEDAGOGICAL TOOL IN READING COMPREHENSION OF THE GRADE 7 LEARNERS FROM SAN JUAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

EDUCATIONAL GOOGLE WEBSITE: AN INTERVENTION TO THE LOW COMPLIANCE IN ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITIES OF SELECTED GRADE 10 ONLINE STUDENTS AT SAN JUAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

(Plugio, Princess Mae P ; Babalo, John Lander D ; Sebuc, Jezel M.; Puga, Maria Noresa Mhae T )

(Mariano, John Cris S ; Bayog, Nikka S ; Dayrit, Beverly Z.; Pajares; Riann Paolo C )

Narito ang Kolukyum ng mga Piling Pananaliksik sa Filipinolohiya:

Persepsyon ng mga Mag aaral Hinggil sa BATO bilang Lengguwahe sa Programming na nasa Unang Taon ng kursong BSIT 20212022

BSIT 1-2 Echavez, Ryan Jay Jordan, Rica Paula H. Junatas, John Raymond T. Romero, Cristina R. Salcedo, Precious F. Salvilla, John Rey G

BSP 1-2 Bullag, Joward M. Castillo, Michaela Francine G. Galangue, Esel E. Hallera, Princess Khea Kristelle Pedroso, Jillenn S. Salvador, Leopoldo Gil G

Kahalagahan

BSA 1-2 Albaytar, Amynel A. Arguelles, Arlyn M Cesar, Princess Briana G Furaque, Shekinah Mycah P. Quilente, Irish May L Ruando, Karen P. Teodocio, Rizalyne B. Virata, Amery Joy D

Comparison of the Two Online Class Essentials Strengths Strengths

As of September 2022, Google Classroom has been rated an average of 3 3 stars by 1.8 million users in Google Play Store. The following are the strengths of this platform, enabling them to garner such ratings:

Convenience - Google Classroom is easy to use and accessible across various devices ranging from standard phones to computers since this can be downloaded as an app and accessed through a browser. It is also integrated with other google productivity apps like Docs, Sheets, and Slides, allowing the Teachers and Participants to create output without using other third-party apps

Ease of distribution - Announcements, assignments, documents, and other learning materials that participants can share in a classroom have gotten more accessible since you can access them in the dashboard

Ease of tracking - Instructors can track who submitted a specific assignment and give feedback immediately since it has a great commenting system, allowing more excellent student support

Clean and user-friendly interface - Google Classroom has a standard layout that is simple and easy to navigate

Weaknesses

Despite the strengths posed, there are still some shortcomings that the Google Classroom poses:

Limited Integration Options - Even though Google Classroom is connected to other productivity google products If, in any case, that material is in a Word Document file or any google product counterpart, the said document has to be converted first to Google Docs before it can be edited Thus sometimes, it distorts the layout and format of the conversion process

Editing Problems - Once a document and learning material is shared, students may accidentally delete a part since the ownership is transferred to them, which can sometimes cause problems

Google Account is mandatory - A requirement to join a classroom is a Google Account. So, users must create it if they don’t have one.

Microsoft Teams is another household name for online collaboration, increasing usage during online classes. Just like Google Classroom, it has its strengths, and these are the following:

Personalized Teams - Users can create a team from scratch or choose among the variety of templates that they have which is applicable depending on the type of group, project, and outcome that a group of people is working on, which makes accomplishing a task easier since a Team is already designed based on the purpose Anyone in a Team can also create channels and add a smaller portion of the participants to discuss things that are good for collaborative learning

It has integrated tools - With Teams, participants can video conference, audio call, and work on files without leaving the app since those can be done on the application interface

Ease of navigation of files - Participants may search for a file seamlessly since it has its file storage On top of that, even if the channel is deleted, the files are stored in a SharePoint site which serves as a backup

hich can help accomplish

Weaknesses

Some people may still struggle in using Microsoft Teams despite its wide range of functions, and these are the following:

Too many options - Teams offers a wide variety of tools, which may confuse users, specifically students since it can be complicated and similar. Thus, determining which tool to use in a particular problem can be a problem

Storage Problems - Microsoft Teams can take up the storage because they create teams within the teams themselves.

Security Risk - Given that members of a specific team may create groups among themselves, the security risk also increases since students, for example, may upload malicious files to those channels

FINALVERDICT

With the pros and cons of the two renowned online classes apps, we can say that choosing the best online learning platform depends on the class’ intent to use it. Google Classroom is a more practical choice. Google's G Suite for Education is arguably the best place to start if the class wants to integrate technology into their classroom to boost productivity and cooperation. Its simplicity may be most advantageous to younger students like those in lower education. On the other hand, Microsoft Teams is a multipurpose tool that brings people together for greater real-time collaboration and interaction. Although it can be challenging to understand and requires the capacity to download numerous programs initially, Microsoft Teams for Education can have the additional capability with associated apps and programs. Students in higher education or older grade school students with access to the Office software suite may benefit more from this platform.

Ana Lucilla A. Bartolo

Marigold

Know Your Worth

Regardless

You are worthy no matter what Nothing and no one could define your worth Hence, knowing your worth is the first step toward selflove

Recognize What You Deserve

Do not settle for less and bare minimum efforts You deserve the same intensity and consistency of love and care you give to others. So, give that love and care to yourself first

Heal from Your Past Traumas

There’s this saying, “If you don’t heal what hurts you, you’ll bleed on people who didn’t cut you.” Projecting your pain onto someone isn’t the best way to heal from a broken heart It’s detrimental, especially when you trigger someone’s insecurities. You will hurt them and yourself more Also, remember that healing is

Seven Seconds is All it Takes

According to research from Stony Brook University, you can detect whether someone likes you unconsciously or consciously in just seven seconds Additionally, they maintain that it had little to nothing to do with appearance On all points, the majority of teenagers would probably disagree

The Baader Meinhof Phenomenon

Regarding frequency bias, this is an intriguing discovery from cognitive psychology It says that if you see something fascinating, you start to notice it more often So, for instance, you will hear your crush's name a lot more after you learn it

different from avoiding your pain Face it and heal from it In return, it will give you peace and happy life.

Exercise Healthy Communication

Healthy and mature communication with yourself and others is also a form of self-love. Say what you mean, and mean what you say without hurting yourself and others Learn to say “No” sometimes and set boundaries

Lower Your Ego/Pride

Sometimes, your ego/pride hinders you from being happy It damages relationships, friendships, and careers. When you put your ego/pride aside, it builds effective communication to resolve misunderstandings

Unlearn Your Unhealthy Traits

We all have unhealthy traits that we should unlearn to maintain healthy relationships with others I swear, it is rewarding and satisfying

Portia G. Avelino Thinking Straight

Let Go

Some things are out of your control You might say it is unfair, but you do not have the right to demand them Let go and trust that more extraordinary things are meant for you

Leave Past Behind

You cannot go back in time, but you can still build your future To do that, leave your past behind and work on your present Carpe diem! Live in the moment!

Practice Forgiveness

Forgiveness brings healing and peace So, forgive yourself and others for the hurtful things you/they did It will help you move on in life

Be Patient With Yourself

You are a work in progress You might still hurt yourself or others But, always be mindful and learn from them Be patient with yourself because you are not perfect.

Perception Bias

There are several reasons why we fall in love with one person over another, and psychologists found some intriguing results For example, when we gaze at someone we find attractive, our brains tend to interpret their visuals to make them seem even more appealing It’s expectation vs reality

Proximity Bias

You're more likely to be in love with someone you genuinely know well and engage with frequently “Attraction helps humans bond and reproduce, but it’s infatuation and attachment that helps humans stay together,” said Dr Sandra Langeslag, Professor, of behavioral neuroscience at the University of Missouri

Triangular Theory of Love

According to Robert Sternberg's triangular theory of love, intimacy, passion, and commitment are the three elements of love Feelings of attachment, proximity, connection, and kinship are all included in intimacy The term "passion" covers impulses related to lust and limerance Lastly, commitment includes deciding to stay with someone, and in the long run, it consists of shared goals and ambitions

Agatha Madelaine H. Estacio Agatha paperback

Commencement of the First Batch

K-12 Curriculu d

Daphnie Raine O. Intalan Laurel

Constancy is the state of being all that holds great importance As human beings, we pride ourselves on unchanging, steadfast, and loyal Sometimes to stagnancy, but in our eyes, it’s an everlasting brand of who we are Yet, it’s the most common misconception about life As human beings, we are prone to change It is inevitable. To change means adapting new ideals, fresh beliefs, and a newfound faith in ourselves

However, the journey may be long and arduous. Like a caterpillar on its path to becoming a butterfly We often take the appearance of caterpillars as inferior to their final form without considering that it’s a vital stage in its life before emerging to its colorful byproduct And like humans, we have our own metamorphosis Each stage is as important as the other, whether it may be as a larva or as a butterfly

The introduction of the K-12 program in the Philippines was brought to enhance the country’s education system to match the global standard in the year 2016 by the late President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, more widely known as “PNoy”

The K-12 program includes education starting from Kindergarten, the original Basic Education, plus an additional two years of education that we now know as Senior High School. These new levels of secondary education introduced the strands as we know them Each strand is catered to the skills and interests of students, offering them additional years of preparation for their chosen program in college One way of looking at it is that it also added a way for students to assess what they really want to do in the future. After all, choosing programs and aspirations impacts our whole lives, thus we must decide carefully

The implementation of the K-12 program included two more years that rendered both positive and negative views with the public

On a positive note, the K-12 program allows graduates to be able to pursue either post-graduate employment, higher education, or entrepreneurship. The new system promises students who are unable or uninterested in pursuing higher education to find jobs appropriate to the skills they have and enhance thru SHS and/or establish their own businesses Studies say that it’s also easier for Filipinos to attain jobs now overseas as the program matches international standards.

However, the reform to the education system of the country means that the physical and educational facilities of schools are being tested. According to Gammill and Melican of the Inquirer, in 2015, there were 2 3 million students that were not able to attend school due to poverty Yet, despite the high number of students out of school, classrooms are still congested and very overcrowded

In PUP San Juan, the number of caterpillars that accomplished their journey in metamorphosis is a whopping 284 and went off to the Conferral of their Degrees on September 16 The last few steps of their journey are scheduled on November 7 for their Graduation Rites at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan

They are one of the first batch of K12 graduates in the Academic Year 2021-2022; 32 from BSA; 79 from BSBA FM; 32 from BSENT; 71 from BSHM; 52 from BSIT, and; 18 from BSED EN as per the University Registrar

There is still no concrete data on whether or not this graduating batch is deemed “competent” for the real world But it isn’t to say that they aren’t Let’s not forget that the K-12 program was implemented to be on par with the international standard of education and this program has been present way before we even considered it for our country

What do we usually feel when a chapter ends? Excited? Afraid? Nervous? Upset? Whether it be an end of a school year, a relationship breaking, or even goals fleeting, aside from the emotions we might feel, are the challenges of the next season we have to face from any of these: transition It was and will never be easy From childhood to adulthood, from schooling to working, from heartbeats to heartbreaks, and many more Peer pressure and the like will always be a part of these Yet, one thing's certain; we have to bid goodbye to whatever season we had and say hello to the new chapter

So, what's next with endings and goodbyes? Especially now that the goal we just used to have a few years ago is almost here: finishing tertiary education Bidding goodbye to college life might seem the most awaited season for most of us Yet, also one of the most challenging transitions we could ever face It is the season when most of the people we know might seem to be expecting a lot from us Maybe a greater opportunity or a "finally you can help us" thought instead? Beyond these external factors that lie ahead, the reality is that as we enter the gates of this University, one day, when we get out of it, the real world follows Thought about employment or business? Indeed, the pandemic made it more flexible for most of us to juggle working or doing business while studying Yet, we sometimes think, are we ready to be the persons we thought we should be?

Folks, life doesn't stop at getting that degree or being hired at that dream job or salary grade, and it's neither doing your best to please everyone nor earning much money The real question is: is it worth living? Have we enjoyed this season or just taken it for granted?

The phrase we used to grow at goes, "Study hard so that you can have a bright future ahead" or "a good word in the future," but what does that bright future really mean? If most of us lived under that pressure and fear over almost 18 years of studying? For some, it was just a requirement For others, it might be their greatest dream But no matter what pushes us to do our best in everything we do, what does life after college really offer?

Come to think of it Our country, on average, expects 1 6 million graduating college students per year Some of our friends might earn at least P240,000 per year, while some are still at the minimum These are good numbers, for now, maybe a view of that "good future" idea or sustainable somehow But how about your other self?

Basically, we might've grown a lot mentally and physically through schooling or being working students or business owners But how about our emotional and spiritual selves? Are these portions of us ready for the changing season? Transitioning from a different season in life requires a lot of emotional and spiritual support Ever heard about people who used to excel at school or work but ended up taking their lives?

We differ in the way we accept reality Some might have learned it early, while others may not know how to handle such quickly So, what's your purpose? Is it earning a lot of money or acquiring things to post on social media? Is it doing what others expected you to or just going on with the flow? No matter what stage we are stepping up right now, may we always turn back to our reasons why we started and never forget to keep things balanced- for being sane is still of great importance

Now that another chapter is almost ending, as emotions and changes are continuously going, are you really prepared to take the next step or move backward and start all over again?

Somehow, you might feel left behind for others might have achieved their goals faster than you do It's just okay Your season might not be the same for others, and so! Your feelings might seem different from the crowd, and it is valid Each phase of life definitely makes us feel bothered or unstable, but our reasons speak for it If it feels like some are making it harder for you when they cheer you up by saying you can do it, be reminded that it's alright to take a break and ask for help instead It's just fine that you can't do everything and take a pause to internalize the changes At the end of the day, it will always be you who knows yourself and can help you decide on your own Don't be too hard on yourself; everything happens at the perfect time

Despite all these ups and downs of our changing seasons, may we all find the best circle to support us and lead us to the real purpose of living- not to please people but to praise the one who made us all, no matter what stage we are transitioning to right now. Is it worth living? Have we really enjoyed this season or just taken it for granted? As we bid goodbye to college life, we hope we will leave this season with not just good topics and great memories but incredible life lessons that we will always be proud of that we had such on our stay on this Campus

Lovenia Grace M. Garde

Elisha

cyberbullying cyberbullying cyberbullying

It's usually in agreement that technological advances have brought significant changes in people’s lives Whereas a variety of those changes were for the upper, a variety of them still came with some negative impacts. Nowadays, most students are in danger of acting with each other, via various social networks, instead of face-to-face

Since they pay a fair deal for their slow browsing net, there have been many square measure victims of cyberbullying in the past years Contrary to what many adults believe, this bullying can have severe emotional and psychological effects on a student A variety of the foremost common signs a youngster is a victim of cyberbullying include depression, anxiety, loneliness, poor sleep, and unhappiness

Specialists are distressed that victims often attempt to conceal the proven fact that they are victims of this way of bullying since they feel ashamed regarding this facet; that's why these effects sometimes go overlooked until too late. This drawback can become challenging to handle if left unattended and sway an individual’s development Therefore, to stop cyberbullying, folks ought to be actively involved in their children's cyber lives, supervise their virtual activity, and pay more significant attention to the parents as they are lecturing

Besides interacting loads with their children, folks must jointly ponder taking the specified preventive measures, creating safe areas that facilitate their children to head for the hills from this way of bullying by

Ralph Stephen M. Escarta Ash

making home a more potent and safer place

As a victim, you must be positive that home is a secure environment where you feel safe and comfortable to discuss what you’ve experienced It is necessary to grasp that this development has become a widespread drawback that youngsters and teenagers from countries all around the world need to face It explains why governments have established cyberbullying laws that can protect the victims, facilitate them to stop their bullies, and eventually place them behind bars

However, since not all folks have large amounts of information inside the law domain, they need ball

-hawking recommendations from robust and reliable cyberbullying solicitors Therefore, in search of the proper specialist, we can use an exceedingly one amongst the various program websites where they will notice solicitors that specialize in a good selection of fields, from family law to information technology, finance, employment, and plenty of others

The variety of those websites is straightforward to use since we can get the right solicitor to suit their needs simply by choosing search criteria like a form of law, city, or country It's essential to induce ballhawking recommendation in such a significant matter as cyberbullying if you want to form positive that your child will develop whereas not the negative impacts of cyberbullying to sway them

Financial Literacy Lessons Financial Literacy Lessons

Squid Game It used to be a simple game that Korean Kids like to play However, as the movie came out, it became a whole different meaning to the world. It is not your ordinary movie where every game just symbolizes a game The movie symbolizes money, it presents the word finance. How does this movie, an action, and thrilling movie, provide a lot of moral lessons when it comes to financing?

1. Red Light, Green Light: SelfManagement is the Key

In life, there are courses where you know how to go, and you know how to stop. Apply that to your financial management as well As the game signifies, go and stop You must know when to spend your money, and you must know when to stop spending your money and start saving it If you learned the Red Light and Green Light, you will be able to become wise in spending and value every peso you have

2. Dalgona: Don't Just Work Hard, Work Smart!

Working hard may bring more damage. Do not ever settle wherein you will only look at the base of the work and risk more of your money because you did not try to look within, to study in-depth. Working hard may bring good to you, but working smart will provide efficiency and less drainage to you

4. Marbles: Don't Put Yourself on Money Scams

Sincerely Zea

3. Tug of War: Financial Planning Works

It’s either you lose your money or pull it together to receive your desired financial goal A tug of war symbolizes tugging or pulling the rope to win In finance, effective planning makes you win more than lose more. Without financial planning, your goal will not turn out as you have planned

Either you learn how to properly look at an investment or you will suffer financially In the marbles, you have a partner and must find a way to protect your marbles until you reach the end of the game, or else if you are left with no marbles, you risk your survival In finance, it applies to money scams, if you do not look for ways and learn how to protect your investment or money, then you will suffer from having money to no money at all

5 Glass Stepping Stones: Invest Wisely

Just like the game, if you step on the wrong glass, you fall Applying it to our financial behavior, you can’t just be deceived in an investment that you think it’s a good investment without adequately studying it, you will fall and suffer if you choose the wrong one

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. Squid Game: Insurance Protection is a Must

It’s either you play offense or defense in an investment This game gives you the lesson that you can be an offense to place risk in one investment, but a lesson to become more of a defense to protect yourself Having insurance protection gives you the ability to be protected by any potential losses, it is something everyone must highly consider

The movie ‘Squid Game’ already signified the word financial from its participants who needed financial help, however financial moral lessons do not stop with the participants of the game but the game itself In the financial world, it is either you understand the game and be the game or be the victim of the game Choose wisely! Decide wisely!

Cherie Mae Alexis F. Losaria

"Kung nasa Kalagitnaan ka, may hihintayin ka pa ba?" (If you are at The Middle, is there someone you still want to wait for?)

Juan Miguel Severo who is known as a multi-hyphenate artist became viral and prominent in public for his remarkable Spoken Poetries Apart from that, he is also a writer, a screenwriter, a playwright, and an actor In 2018, he finally made one of his masterpieces into the big screen under QCinema films A Philippine romantic slice-of-life drama film that was directed by Dan Villegas and adapted from the one-act play of none other than Juan Miguel Severo: "Hintayan ng Langit" (Heaven's Waiting)

According to Severo in his interview, the word "Kalagitnaan" is what people usually call "Purgatory" (The Middle)this place exists between heaven and hell This film follows the story of Lisang (Gina Pareño) and Manolo (Eddie Garcia); Lisang is well-known in the "Kalagitnaan" (The Middle/Purgatory) as a blatant and temperamental soul, the reason for her overstay in the said place Manolo entered the scene as a recently deceased newcomer to the "Kalagitnaan " Due to the surplus on "Kalagitnaan" , the two of them must share a room. What makes it more interesting is that once upon a time, Lisang was Manolo's apple of the eye Yes, they were past lovers when they were still on the ground

As they get along together again, flashbacks of their previous lives on the ground start to appear. Manolo left Lisang for two years due to personal reasons, and as soon as he came back to Lisang, he found out that she was bearing the child of another man Lisang committed and got married to another man because thought Manolo left her for another woman and will never come back for her To cut it short, they made wrong decisions that led them to live their livesthey married and had kids with other people

In the part wherein they started to have a conversation about their past again, Manolo said this line to Lisang "Maybe you never really loved me, if you found it that easy to give up " Referring to Lisang who didn't wait for him and gave up their relationship Lisang replied, "Maybe you never really loved me either if you find it this hard to forgive "

From there, a bunch of what if's popped into my mind; what would happen if Lisang didn't give up on Manolo? What if Manolo forgave Lisang? What would be the kind of life they would have if they ended up with each other?

As the movie goes on, Manolo asked Lisang why isn't she still going to heaven, then Lisang said this line to Manolo "Dahil ayokong sabihin mong hindi na naman kita hinintay kasi sabi mo hintayin kita kaya hinintay kita, dito!" (Because I don't want you to think that I didn't wait for you again…. you told me to wait for you that's why I waited for you, here!) I can feel my tears running down my cheeks as I recalled the instances wherein Lisang kept messing up other souls and caretakers around the "Kalagitnaan'' then I got it All this time she was doing it all for a purposedelaying her departure to heaven just to wait for Manolo

This whole movie rebuked me as a human It is not that I believe in Purgatory or such, but the notion that there will be a lot to lose if we don't know how to forgive and when to give up while we are still alive We never know when that time will come, we never know the chances we have lost and we will lose because of pride, impatience, anger, and sadness.

Maybe you are Manolo, who wants to forgive and wants someone to patiently wait for you somewhere, sometime Otherwise, you are Lisang, still waiting for someone and longing to be forgiven

I remember the Mayor's line, one of the souls waiting to go to heaven, as if she was reading my mind: "People always say, 'I want to leave a mark on this world but what matters is the void that we leave behind "

I bet once in your life you just wanted to disappear and get lost somewhere or at the worst end of your life that you have But I believe, you also imagined how your loved ones would feel when that time comes, and that's so disheartening They will feel devastated not because you left a mark on their lives, but because of the massive space, you have left in their hearts. Life is a one-way ticket only, so as long as you are breathing you still have a lot of chances, that is either to change something in your life to grow or lose it all

When Severo was asked, "May mga pinagsisisihan ka ba sa buhay mo?" (Do you have any regrets about your life?) He confidently answered, "Panghihinayang meron, pagsisisi wala " (I do have repentance, but there are no regrets)

An interesting difference between "pagsisisi" (regrets) and "panghihinayang" (repentance): Regret is feeling bad or guilty for the things that you have done, while repentance is a positive emotion such as using the mistakes you have made or the chances you have lost as a lesson to learn

There's nothing wrong with making mistakes, we don't make mistakes because we are failures, remember we make mistakes because we are trying to become better Nonetheless, I still hope that we don't have to feel either regret or repentance I hope we will find the fulfillment, genuine happiness, growth, and forgiveness that we truly deserve Forgiveness to others, and yourself

"Upang hindi mo na kailangan pang maghintay sa Kalagitnaan para lamang humingi ng kapatawaran " (So that you don't have to wait in the Middle just to ask for forgiveness)

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Roses 'N Thorns

THE EXECUTIONERS CLINCHES THE THE EXECUTIONERS CLINCHES THE 2021 2021

CEO MLBB CHAMPIONSHIP

CEO MLBB CHAMPIONSHIP

Malbert Sebastian R. Salvanera

Launch Attack! Savage! Victory!

One of the events in PUP San Juan that’s looked forward to by most of the PUP San Juan students is the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Tournament. The Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) is usually the host of the annual MLBB Tournament Before the pandemic, they invite other courses like BSA, BSBA-FM, IT, HM, and EDUC as audiences and participants. Things changed in the 2021 CEO MLBB Tournament pandemic edition

Eight teams of BS Entrepreneurship students and graduates entered the 2021 CEO MLBB Tournament.

The eight teams are formed based on their year levels, section, and alumnus status: (1) Executioners; (2) Kapitantutan; (3) Nikka Lang Malakas; (4) Lenja and The Four Babies; (5) Myla and Friends; (6) Melodic Execution; (7) Chalitown; and (8) Ganda Lang.

Elimination Round

In the elimination round of the tournament, Facebook live streamed by Beynzz last March 27-28, 2021; the Executioners dominated Kapitantutan with a 20 score Nikka Lang Malakas won the 3-round match against Lenja and The Four Babies with a 2-1 score

Meanwhile, Melodic Execution vaporized Myla and Friends with

a score of 2-0, and Chalitown oppressed Ganda Lang with a score of 2-0.

Semi-finals

The four teams who successfully entered the semi-finals round of the tournament are Executioners, Nikka Lang Malakas, Melodic Execution, and Chalitown. In the semi-final round, the Executioners won the 3-round match against Nikka Lang Malakas with a 2-1 score

On the other hand, Chalitown

conquered the 2-round game against Melodic Execution with a score of 2-0.

Championship/Finals

The Executioners willed its way to the 2021 CEO MLBB Championship, coming from behind to win with a score of 3-2 over Chalitown. The Executioners, Chalitown, and Nikka Lang Malakas ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, respectively

IS BS ESPORTS POSSIBLE IN PUP? IS BS ESPORTS POSSIBLE IN PUP?

Bachelor of Science in Esports focuses on the back-end or business of Esports

Are you interested in studying the games most youth are addicted to playing? If you do, a Bachelor of Science in Esports is the right course for you

Bachelor of Science in Esports is the newest course in the Philippines. It will equip students with the knowledge needed to succeed in any field of the Esports industry worldwide It is said to benefit both Philippine and foreign gaming communities

As a degree holder, you can apply to any business, sports management, and computerrelated job According to Tryke Guttierez of Tier 1 entertainment, BS Esports would help students work in the back-end operations of the gaming and E-Sports industry

Since streaming has become popular, gaming is already a business in the Philippines. According to Grand View Research, the market capacity of the global esports industry is around $1 1 billion in 2019, with a forecasted 24 4% compound annual growth rate for the next eight years; equivalent to the $1.1 loans for the Manila COVID-19 response approved by the world bank

So far, the only university that offers a Bachelor of Science in Esports as of the 2nd quarter of 2021 locally is the pioneer Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila Currently, LPU is offering a 4-year BSE Track 1: Esports Management, BSE Track 2: Game Design and Development, and a 2-year program: Associate in Esports Game Design There is also an existing Master's degree in Esports. Unfortunately, universities overseas, such as Staffordshire University, University of Chichester, Shenandoah University, Becker College, and Ohio State University, are the only ones offering the program. Moreover, a Master's degree in Esports is suitable for students who want to pursue more effort and study in the gaming and Esports industry

Could the Bachelor of Science in Esports be one of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines program offerings? It might be!

According to Presidential Decree No 1341, PUP has the authority to expand the program offerings of Polytechnic University, including courses on Polytechnic areas, and expand through branches, consortia, and linkages. The BS E-Sports program is related to marketing, management skills, game design, and development When PUP adds it to its program offerings, it could be part of the College of Business Administration (CBA) or the College of Computer and Information Sciences (CCIS)

Malbert Sebastian R. Salvanera

As the 2020 Tokyo Olympics concluded, many athletes gave their best in their fields. Some sports gained more popularity in the competition, including skateboarding. The history of skateboarding goes way back before it was ever considered a sport The skateboarding activity started in the United States in the 1950s; in California

Fun fact: Surfers who wanted to ride even when the waves were not strong invented the first skateboard

Skateboarding gained popularity throughout the years until it reached its peak in 1963. When the 1970s came around, people created the first urethane skateboard wheels that were easier to roll and faster than the old wood or metal ones. It made skateboarding even more popular to the point that it reached the United Kingdom within a couple of years

Once skateboarding was popular in the U K , the number of teens who rode the board heightened Shops dedicated to customizing skateboards sprouted like mushrooms throughout the country, and during this time, they introduced underground skateboarding.

The properties of the skateboard require great footwork and coordination.

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Some teenagers got injured and hospitalized because of reckless skateboarding As a result, it gave way to its popularity in the 1980s And due to the record of injuries, skateboarding was considered an extreme sport.

Over the years, skateboarding has made its way into becoming a sport in the Olympics in the year 2016. In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the Philippines attempted to bring home a medal in the sport of skateboarding. The person representing the country is Margielyn Didal, a Filipina skateboarder who even made a name on social media due to her positive mindset that infects everyone However, the one who achieved a medal was the Japanese Momiji Nishiya

Skateboarding is undoubtedly a famous extreme sport that many teams love to do. You can use it as a simple means of transportation; to show off, look appealing, and do professional tricks and smooth executions. But despite the sport’s dangerous methods, people still want to feel the adrenaline rush that skateboarding gives. So, due to its flashy tricks and showy routines, the sport was made official in the Olympics

Because of this, the sport’s popularity will be even more famous and well-known throughout the years

PYLON ESPORTS IS HERE IN PUP SAN JUAN

PYLON ESPORTS IS HERE IN PUP SAN JUAN

R. Salvanera

How’s it going, e-scholars?

Sintang Paaralan’s gaming community/organization is now here at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines San Juan! Pylon Esports - San Juan is a non-sectarian, nongovernment organization managed and regulated by the Board of Regents to develop numerous gamers inside the PUP San Juan Campus

Pylon Esports - San Juan is a sister organization of Pylon Esports and Pylon EsportsQuezon City Campus. Pylon Esports is not just playing; its vision is to become one of the “most excellent” esports organizations, managing different teams in their respective games.

Pylon Esports officially began in PUP San Juan last March 2022. For the past six months, they have done a lot of e-sports events for the benefit of the escholars.

In women’s month, they hosted and invited the iskas of PUP to compete in Mobile Legends Bang-Bang and Valorant Tournament “She-Rocks' ' Edition. Registration is free and exclusive for PUP students of all women/transwomen players. This tournament has two main rules: choose only female agents/heroes in the game and (2) win the match

Pylon Esports also conducted Valorant, Call of Duty: Mobile, and Mobile Legends tryouts for

the e-scholars of PUP San Juan last April 2022 Tryouts are not limited to these currently popular online and mobile games; soon, they will add more. Stay tuned for their next tryouts!

On September 2, Pylon Esports announced on its official Facebook page that they are looking for aspiring skilled, steady, and resilient officers to join the organization. They need six committees and 12 open requisitions. Eligible applicants must be certified college students of PUP San Juan

Based on their application form, the 12 requisitions that are currently open for the PUP San

Juan College Students are (1) Assistant to the Vice President for Relations, (2) Assistant to the Vice President for Human Resource, (3)Assistant to the Vice President for Esports, (4) Assistant to the Vice President for Creatives, (5)Assistant to the Vice President for Planning, Development, and Research, (6) Assistant to the Vice President for Partnership, (7) Vice President for Relations, (8)Vice President for Planning, Development, and Research, (9) Vice President for Partnership, (10) Valorant Head, (11) COD Head, and (12)MLBB Head Join the fastest-growing esports organization of the university!

Malbert Sebastian