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IS PUP READY FOR THE 2015 ASEAN INTEGRATION?
It is your first major quiz in the semester. You are late. You quickly took your bath and wore your uniform. You did not mind the breakfast in the table and said good bye to your mother. And now, you are waiting outside the house for a cab. As you rode inside, a chill rushed down to your neck. It’s because you remembered that you have your first major exam today. And this time, you are totally worried. As if Zeus has sent his thunderbolt to you, you skimmed the pages of the book and reviewed the lessons quickly. You regret the fact that you played Clash of Clans last night, and should have studied the lesson about History of Money instead. At last, you are now entering the room. Your teacher disappointedly handed you over the questionnaire. Your Singaporean classmate passed his paper, then the Thai and Malaysian buddies. You sat between your Vietnamese and Indonesian classmates and started answering the test. Just a few ticks and the time is up, but you’re still stuck on the paper, not knowing what to answer. And then the bell rings. Suddenly, you remember that you are a Filipino. The scenario above is likely to be our position in the 2015 ASEAN Integration. The 2015 ASEAN Integration is a result of the ASEAN 2020 Vision to build an ASEAN Community. ASEAN 2020 agreed on “a shared vision of ASEAN as a concert of Southeast Asian nations, outward looking, living in peace, stability and prosperity, bonded together in partnership in dynamic development and in a community of caring
societies.” The leaders of the member countries decided to accelerate the regional integration to 2015, to highlight ASEAN’s centrality and to make sure that ASEAN remains the driving force in maintaining the evolving regional environment. The 2015 ASEAN Integration is planned to have good objectives, however, are we prepared for it? For educators and students, education is our main concern here. What is our stand in the upcoming change in our system? We have to first solve the challenges on our way to cope up. If not, when the integration takes place, we would be eaten alive by our neighbors. We would be like the Filipino student in the story beaten by his foreign classmates because he was not fully prepared for the examination. Though this is already our battle cry, investment in education would be a great start. There is a continuous effort in the government and some private institutions to strengthen the educational ground, like the incorporation of the K to 12 curriculum in our schools and the shifting of academic calendars of some universities and colleges in the country, but it is not enough. Looking at the world rankings of our universities and colleges, only some are included like the University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila, De La Salle University, and University of Santo Tomas. And yet, our bests are not the best in the world stage. They lie far below in the list. To take
note, the last three are private universities. The tuition fees in these universities cannot be afforded by the common Juan de la Cruz. If the government would just add funds to our State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), maybe then we can see improvements. Lack of funds would mean lack of resources in educating our young people. Professionals would not mind going abroad to seek greener pastures instead of imparting their knowledge here in the country. Facilities in SUCs, not all, but mostly are old and not in accordance with the state-of-the -art level, unlike with private ones which can buy the latest model for the needs of their students and this should be improved. If not, we would not be able to train and hone well, making them less competitive in the global scene. What more to those who need an intensive effort in education? Top universities in Southeast Asia are public schools, unlike in the Philippines. In short, some of the private universities and colleges in the country offer a more diverse education than SUCs.
equipment needed in their investigatory projects. Collaboration of SUCs and private higher education institutions should be strengthened. Interests of both parties can be addressed. Competition is present among universities and colleges, all aiming to be the best in the country. This creates a barrier among us. What if we could work together and aim to be the bests of the country? Partnerships should be promoted by both sides. This idea is no longer new, but we have to put more of our attention here. Our differences can be covered up by helping each other. Though we are archipelagic geographically, we can be united in our educational sector by this partnership between publics and privates. The top university in Southeast Asia now is the National University of Singapore with very competitive educational courses and curricula. However, the Philippines can be on top too, if we will act together and it is not the government’s sole obligation, but also ours, the school body portrays an important role in preparing for the 2015 ASEAN Integration. Our country once led our region, we can do it again.
Maybe the problem is not really about the availability, but accessibility to the funds because Commission on Higher Education (CHED) regional director Catherine Castañeda said that the money is alWe have to face these challenges ways available. Then, what takes it so long in order to rise up. We have to put our atfor them to allocate it to SUCs hungry for tention to the definition of our programs. it? We need to work these programs in our Creation and discovery of new advantage so we would be able to address our problems and develop our potentials. knowledge through research in the country is not that outstanding compared to our With this, we can achieve excellence and neighboring countries. “As a country, we competitiveness. We are Filipinos; we do only produce 600 papers while in Singa- not turn our back to things like this. With pore, one university alone produces thou- our firm faith in God and good characterissands,” Ateneo de Manila University Presi- tics, we can show them how we can excel in dent Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin said. There is a every field. need for us to produce competitive research papers and studies. Again, lack of funds is an issue again. Support for our higher educational institutions is badly needed, for we are nearly at the bottom when it comes to research explorations. When funding is right, we can send our professionals, students, and administrators to quality trainings and conferences. We can provide them the right facilities and
If we do not want to end up like in the story, we should act now. We should discover ways on how we would adapt in the new system. We would know the things that we need to improve and potentials that we need to develop. At the end of the day, whether we like it or not, this integration will happen. The best way to welcome it is to prepare for it. (Mark Jeremy P.
Esquejo)
SPIN conducts CWTS Orientation for freshmen students Prof. Richard W. Dacalos conducted an orientation for freshmen students taking up Community Welfare Training Service (CWTS) this academic year on July 18, 19 and 23 at the MultiPurpose Hall of the university. It was organized by the interns and coaches of SPIN (Social Play and Innovation Network), and intended to give an experiential activity for his students.
The said activity discusses a wellimproved design for students’ activities. Whereas, students will pick one organization in which they will work with it until the semester ends. Such organizations are: CWTS Team, ICE (Integrity, Community and Excellence), Check My School, Bantay.PH, SE (Social Enterprise) Research, SE Club, Lifebox, Temp Organizers, Temp Collectors and the River Clean-Up.
Students also experienced It started at exactly 9:15 in the signing up for their desired organization morning, as Prof. Dacalos reminds evethrough ActUpOn, an offline webpage ryone that, “This is college; you are not wherein their names, courses and a high school student anymore. So be chosen organizations are already responsible of your actions.” indicated. (Lorielle N. Lim)
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NEWS PUPSJ celebrates 15th International Youth Day
Gonzales, Montefalcon join AIESEC International Youth Day Summit 2014
Ma. Yvonne F. Gonzales and Myron Danielle L. Montefalcon with their respective group mates
Ma. Yvonne F. Gonzales and Myron Danielle L. Montefalcon, have participated in the first International Youth Day Summit on August 12, 2014 held at the ADB Headquarters in Pasig City. It was hosted by the Asian Development Bank in collaboration with the AIESEC Philippines (originally known as Association Internationale des
Étudiants e Sciences Économiques et Commerciales).
initiating action to social matters. Distinguished speakers were, namely: Kesz Valdez – cofounder of Championing Community Children; Efren Penaflorida – founder and head of Dynamic Teen Company; Anthony Abad – Managing Director of T/A Trade Advisory Services; Mr. Gomer Padong – National Coordinator of Focal Point of Beyond 2015; Risa Hontiveros – AKBAYAN National Chair; Mark Lozano – founder of One Million Lights Philippines; and Arizza Nocum – founder of KRIS Library. (Myron Danielle
This year’s theme was “Empowering the Youth to Achieve Great Expectations”. It creates an avenue to recognize the youth’s role on L. Montefalcon)
Formal Turnover and Induction Ceremony of Editorial Board AY 2014-2016
The turn over of the key of responsibility to the new Editorial Board with (from L-R) Paolo Navarro, Elias John Antonio, Moses Jerome Lucas, Prof. Kathryn Placido, Prof. Marilyn Isip, Dir. Jaime Gutierrez Jr., Myron Danielle Montefalcon, Precious Joyce Alzate, Prof. Krishia Cornelio, Paul Perez and Albert Ryan Arevalo
As Paraseist continues to elevate the standards of campus journalism as means of broadening intellectual excellence, and in promoting integrity and innovations, the key of responsibility was formally turned over to the Editorial Board for Academic Years 2014 – 2016 held at the Office of the Student Publication on September 5, 2014.
gave his speech declaring that “Paraseist
would always be the publication of the students, by the students, and for the students.”
The event ended with a toast led by Mr. Montefalcon – celebrating Paraseist’s two successive years in undertaking quality publications, and in providing timely and relevant Myron Danielle L. information to the university. Montefalcon, the new editor-in-chief (Ana Sha-Riel T. Dela Cruz)
Philippine Red Cross and PUP San Juan holds Dugong Marangal
Students donated blood during the Bloodletting Program held at PUPSJ .
With the partnership of Red Cross, “Dugong Marangal, Alay sa Bayan (Pang-apat na Hirit) was held in the PUP San Juan Clinic on September 27, 2014.
their blood in order to give those in need. With doctors and assistants from Red Cross assisting donors throughout the process, the activity was a success with many “gifts of life” to be given to Staff, professors, and students the sick. (Janessa Erin G. Villapando) took part of the activity and donated
DOLE and PESO conducts Labor Education for Graduating Students Education seminar for the graduating students. It was held at the Multi-Purpose Hall on September 27, 2014.
Mr. Robert Delos Reyes imparted lessons on employment coaching.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in partnership with the City of San Juan Public Employment Service Office (PESO) and other agencies such as Jobs180 and McDonald’s, conducted a Labor
Ms. Mary Ann dela Cruz of Jobs180 gave an orientation on how to act in job fairs and interviews, and how to create an effective resume. Mr. Ryan Robert Delos Reyes of DOLE then discussed employment coaching. After, Ms. Antonio Ang of DOLE talked about Labor Education and the rights as employees. The seminar ended with inspiring and positive messages using Bible verses. (Janessa Erin G. Villapando)
(Above) Delegates of 15th International Youth Day eagerly listen to one of the speakers of the event (Below) Student leaders of each represented school take their oath with the organizers
With the theme, “Strengthening Youth Participation in Climate Change for Environmental Sustainability”, the 15th Annual Youth Day was held on August 14, 2014 at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the university. The event was participated in by students, instructors, and youth leaders of various institutions and schools from different parts of the country coming from Adamson University, Angeles University Foundation, Brown Bauhaus Alternative School of Architecture and Design, Bukluran ng mga Kabataan ng San Juan (BUKAS), Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, Ifugao State University, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Saint Vincent Foundation of the Abandoned Children and the Elderly, San Mateo National High School, Technological University of the Philippines, and the host school, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines San Juan Campus.
Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) facilitated the program, with the cooperation of the PUPSJ administrative body, and Student Assembly. Mayor Guia G. Gomez gave her warm welcome remarks to the delegates. The Keynote Address was given by Ms. Mary Anne Lucille L. Sering of the Climate Change Commission. Several talks were addressed by different speakers of each topic. The activity revolved about the importance of practicing environmental sustainability, especially the role played by the youth.
An Action Plan Workshop was conducted after series of symposia, where the delegates were able to share their innovative environmental project proposals that would benefit their respective communities. Collage Making Contest was also one of the activities, wherein contestants were judged according to their creativity and underUnited Nations Association of standing of the theme. the Philippines (UNAP), headed by To close the event, the Student retired Judge Aurora Recina, United Assembly had an interactive contest for Nations Youth Association of the the delegates; winners were given prizes Philippines (UNYAP), and World and freebies. (Mark Jeremy P. Esquejo)
Esquejo acts as Lawmaker in Philippine Model Congress 2014 Four hundred student leaders from all-over the country, out of over 2,000 online applicants, participated in the Philippine Model Congress on September 13 and 14, 2014 at the Philippine Senate Hall, Pasay City. With the theme “Redefining the Role of the Filipino Youth”, this annual conference, now on its third year, have made the high school and college student leaders experience the life of a legislator and had the chance to create and pass their own bills.
procedures, plenary sessions, and transformative talks by known people from public and private sectors, such as Sen. Loren Legarda, Marikina 2nd District Rep. Miro Quimbo, National Youth Commissioner JP Penol, Mylene Abiva, and Senate Tax and Research Office Director General Atty. Rogelio Dascil, for an accurate and effective experience of the Philippine legislative process. Executive Directors Sean Angsanto and Angelo Santiago of De La Salle University were overwhelmed by how the delegates actively participated in the event. They were thankful that despite the stormy weather, the event was a success. For them, this was a sign that the youth is really the hope of our country. They were amazed how diverse the bills were, covering important issues in our nation. “Truly, they did redefine
It aims to give the student population an avenue to express their insights on current matters through deep immersion in Philippine politics. Also, it intends to strengthen the voice of Filipino youth, instill political awareness and civic involvement among them, and build a community invested in the country’s future. the role of the Filipino youth.” added Angsanto. Mark Jeremy P. Esquejo, sole delegate of the Polytechnic University of “At first, I thought that it would the Philippines San Juan Campus just be the usual seminar where most of (PUPSJ), participated in the conference. the participants are only listeners. Yet, I He was one of the authors of the bill, was proven wrong, for it turned out to “Disaster Assistance and Risk be very interactive and conducive for Management Act of 2014” which was learning. The bills were very competent, one of two bills passed in the general but with the help of my co-authors, we plenary out of 14. The other was the were able to defend ours and show how “Indigenous Peoples Knowledge and it is important to address the issue of Awareness Development Bill”. The bills resiliency with regards to disasters and passed in this conference will be calamities in our country. I hope next forwarded to congressmen and senators year, I would still be able to take part, and I deeply encourage my co-students who would be willing to sponsor them.
in PUP San Juan to join this significant
The event was filled with open activity.” shared Esquejo. (Ana Sha-Riel T. debates, causes, parliamentary
Dela Cruz and Mark Jeremy P. Esquejo)
NEWS NDFES and Paraseist collaborate in SeminarWorkshop in Journalism
JUNE — DECEMBER 2014
PUPSJ celebrates Masaya Magpasaya
Globe-inspired Christmas Trees made by various academic organizations displayed at the lobby
Some photos taken during the Basic Campus Journalism Seminar Workshop at NDFES
Nueve de Febrero Elementary School, in collaboration with Paraseist, the official student publication of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines San Juan Campus conducted a SeminarWorkshop about Basic Campus Journalism on the 22nd and 29th of November 2014 at the said elementary school.
Journalism. Janessa Erin G. Villapando shared her expertise in Photojournalism and Maria Yvonne F. Gonzales discussed the essentials of basic Editorial writing. Judy Ann R. Nacional and Elias John P. Antonio related to pupils what a good Editorial cartooning is, while Myron Danielle L. Montefalcon introduced the basics of Lay-outing.
Selected grade 4, 5, and 6 pupils After the seminar, a workshop of Nueve de Pebrero Elementary School was held wherein the participating pupils participated on the event. Speakers were of NDFES were able to apply what they from the Paraseist Editorial Board. learned in the past two days of talks about Basic Journalism. On the first day, Introduction on Campus Journalism was given by the “It was great to impart to the Editor-in-Chief, Myron Danielle L. next journalists of our generation what Montefalcon. He discussed what Cam- we know about Basic Journalism. It was pus Journalism is and the issue of Pla- not only them who learned new things, giarism. After this talk, participants were but also us college writers. It gave us a divided into two groups which attend- sense of humility and leadership and it’s ed the Feature and News writing semi- our pleasure to help our younger journar in different rooms. The speaker for nalists” Dela Cruz said. Feature writing was Mark Jeremy P. EsThe event was made successful quejo, and Ana Sha-Riel T. Dela Cruz with the help of NDFES Herald Officers lectured about News writing. Sports and Faculty Staff headed by Mr. Gilbert writing and Copyreading with HeadlinB. Acera as President. NDFES Herald is ing followed after the preceding talks. the official publication of the Nueve de Ma. Carolina L. Quesada gave the imFebrero Elementary School. Tokens and portant things about Copyreading while certificates were given to the resource Angelo R. Tamaño talked about Sports speakers and students. (Mark Jeremy P. writing. The second day of the seminar continued the remaining fields in
Esquejo)
PUPSJ students receive Financial Assistance Polytechnic University of the Philippines San Juan Campus, in cooperation with City Mayor Guia G. Gomez and the Rotary Club of San Juan del Monte, held the Financial Assistance Awarding Ceremonies on December 17, 2014 at the Conference Room. To financially support the underprivileged but deserving students of PUPSJ was the main objective of the event. Financial Assistance was granted to selected students of the university by the Rotary Club of San Juan del Monte. While on the other hand, financial support was given to selected graduating students by the City Government of San Juan
Gomez also gave her message for the beneficiaries, highlighting how God has been using her to channel blessings to people. She also challenged the students to study harder, as well as to pursue their dreams, and even added that it has always been her pleasure to help other people. The beneficiaries of the financial assistance also gave their words of gratitude through Angela Joyce T. Milanez and Paul Roman A. Perez. They thanked the benefactors and expressed how the financial support would aid them in achieving their plans in life. As the event concluded, Prof. Kathryn M. Placido gave her thanksgiving message to the City Government of San Juan and the Rotary Club of San Juan del Monte. Prof. Anna Madonna Arellano mastered the ceremony. (Mark
Dir. Jaime P. Gutierrez Jr. welcomed the beneficiaries and guests through his remarks emphasizing the importance of at least one college student in every family. Mayor Guia G. Jeremy P. Esquejo)
The Student Assembly, in collaboration with the administration and faculty staff, and with academic and non-academic student organizations celebrated this year’s Christmas event entitled “Masaya Magpasaya” on December 18, 2014 at the PUPSJ Grounds. It was a fun filled celebration with booths, raffle draws, Christmasrelated performances, friendly competitions and awarding ceremonies.
Various student organizations such as: PUP Singing Scholars, Kalutang, Teatro, Cross Dance Crew, Poly Union Pack Band, and selected students from the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Bachelor in Banking and Finance also performed during the event.
The said celebration aimed for three objectives - to celebrate, to enjoy and to help. As for the announcement of the Student Assembly President Mr. Joseph Frando, all proceeds from the Right Start C o m m u n i ty booths will be donated to Right Start Development, Inc. is a non-stock, nonFoundation. profit, non-government organization An awarding ceremony for the which seeks to provide underprivileged first Tree-mendous Christmas Tree Filipino children with opportunities to tap Contest was then led by Prof. Kathryn and attain their full creative potential. Placido and Prof. Jane Mendoza. The (Myron Danielle L. Montefalcon) contest was sponsored by Globe
PUPSJ Acclaims its 2nd Testimonial Program
Mayor Guia G. Gomez on a toast with some administrative staff, professors and board passers.
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines San Juan Campus acclaimed its second testimonial program with the July 2014 CPA Board Passers and August 2014 BLEPT Passers on November 22, 2014 at the Coffee Shop. It was organized by the administration in collaboration with the Student Assembly, Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), Young Educator’s Society (YES) and the Hospitality Management Society (HMS).
university and who could achieve their goals in life. “More passers for the coming years!” Mayor Gomez added. Selected CPA & BLEPT Passers namely Liezl Abasola, Danica Dayao, Jenny Patris, Adrian Ochoa, Kris Claire Pitajen and Diochel Basalo also shared their life journeys from being a mere student into being a licensed professional. They claimed that aside from studying, having faith in God, and praying plays an integral part for their success. They also thanked the PUP San Juan Community, their families and all those who supported them in achieving their dreams.
Mayor Guia G. Gomez graced the event and served to be the guest speaker of the night. She shared their dream with Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito to have at least one college graduate in Meanwhile, Prof. Kathryn M. every San Juaneño family and it has Placido led the toast for the CPA & gradually been fulfilled through this BLEPT Passers. (Myron Danielle L. batch of passers. She hopes that there Montefalcon) will be more graduates produced by the
Consultative Forum for PUPSJ student leaders Learning must not stop as well as student leaders must not stop learning,” a message which Dir. Jaime P. Gutierrez, Jr. emphasized in his welcome remarks during the consultative forum which gathered different student organizations at the Audio Visual Room on November 19, 2014. Different topics were discussed to help the student leaders in performing their duties and responsibilities, improve their organization management and to have rapport between the administration.
Prof. Kathryn M. Placido, Prof. Marilyn L. Isip, Mayor Guia G. Gomez, Dir. Jaime P. Gutierrez Jr. and Prof. Madonna Arellano with the Financial Assistance Beneficiaries
Telecommunications, and was organized aiming to build camaraderie from the university while celebrating the Christmas Season. Junior Financial Executives was announced the first place, followed by the CEO and Young Educator’s Society.
Prof. Richard Dacalos made it clear that integrity is not all the choice of good or bad things as everyone perceive it but rather it is about the workability as he discussed the foundation of leadership.
On the other hand, Prof. Anna Madonna Arellano talked about the different requirements in the procurement such as letters to be addressed in the Director’s office thru the Office of the Student Services (OSS), project proposals and resolutions. Prof. Louigie San Juan introduced first the definition of terms in financial accountability before teaching them how to prepare and present a financial statement which they need to know as every organization needs to submit a financial statement at the end of semester. The process of organizing of a fund raising activity was also presented by Mr. Romel Cayanan while Prof. Peter Elmar Bordo taught them business letter writing which can help them in knowing the right way of writing a letter. (Ana
Sha-Riel T. Dela Cruz)
JUNE — DECEMBER 2014
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
TIPS, THOUGHTS AND IDEAS FOR POSSIBLE SURVIVAL IN THE BSA CURRICULUM
Investing in the Stock Market Today
Mr. Leandro Carlos Felipe, Mr. Jerold Santos and Prof. Patricia Bustmante together with the Junior Financial Executives—PUPSJ Chapter Officers.
Honestly, there are no shortcuts, no magic words, or standards in surviving and achieving the Accountancy dream. But, believe me it’s not as hard as one might think.
are not as intelligent as others, be diligent and have the determination. Make-up for your shortcomings and not just whine in the corner and make them your reason why you fail. Determination makes tips 1 and 2 a piece of cake. Tip #1 – Study well. Who might not Never give up! have guessed that it is the first among the list? Let us try to make it pleasant Tip# 4 – Enjoy, play and love the and reassuring. Study when you are subject. Those who chose this course most comfortable; when you are most cannot make it if they do not love or focused, no distractions, and in line with even enjoy it. The first three tips are useyour body clock. Do not study hungry or less if you do not love this course. One sleepy. Be yourself when you are might say I chose this because of my studying whether a crammer or a parents, or peer pressure, or other outbookworm or a groupie or a selfie type ward reasons. Do keep this in mind, it is of person or a nerdy or sporty, just be neither your parents nor your friends, yourself. Do what works for you best nor any of those outward reasons and do what helps you most. If you want that are in your place studying this to change your habit from being cram- seemingly “not passable” subject. It is mer to a bookworm or vice versa, do it you who is there, so you might as well slowly. If you like working as group or start loving and enjoying Accountancy. alone, so be it, but never take others Tip# 5 – Never forget the basics. Fundadown. mentals are the most important Tip#2 – Have faith. Always remember subjects in Accountancy, so never forget this, have faith not only in God but also them. How? Do tips 1-4 and develop unto yourself. Prayers will work if you your system of stack, not stuck believe but that belief should start from knowledge. within you. Know yourself first; know your weaknesses and strengths - have Always remember this, the confidence in yourself. Once you already Accountancy program is not designed have that confidence in you, you can as a four year course to torture now develop your faith and remove any students, it is designed rather to prepare doubt that will hinder your every one of you. When you passed a aspirations. Once you have that faith in semester, why would you be afraid to you, it will be easier to have faith in face the coming one? It means you are others and in God. Prayers work all the prepared. Should you feel otherwise, time, maybe not this time, but always in you still have a lot for time to makeup. But if you feel you are not worth to take His time. this course, then choose another with an Tip#3 – Be diligent and determined. open mind and heart. It will not make One thing I have proven in my study of you a lesser person because you tried. Law, the diligent may outdo an intelligent student. And I think, it holds I shall discuss these steps further true in Accountancy. We are not born when you meet me as your professor. equal, but we are not to live our life re- God bless us always! (Prof. Louigie maining unequal. If you know that you Thomas San Juan, CPA)
To fulfill the advocacy of improving the financial literacy of banking and finance students, Junior Financial Executives – PUP San Juan Chapter in partnership with Prof. Patricia M. Bustamante and all fourth year banking and finance students, conducted “Investing in the Stock Market today” seminar on September 13, 2014. Speakers were Mr. Carlos Leandro F. Felipe and Mr. Jerold A. Santos, both bachelor decree holders of San Beda College and licensed stockbrokers. The said event aimed to acquaint all the banking and finance students about the nature of stocks, why and why they need not to invest in stocks, how to pick winning stocks, methods of investing and how to get started. Speakers shared that there is another way to earn money by not actively working for it. It’s what they refer as ‘passive income’. Your money works for you. Through the issuance of shares or shares subscription, the corporation can raise their capital. They introduced stock market and recommended investing on it. The speakers shared four tasks on picking the right stocks to buy. First is to know the prices. Second is to know some fundamentals or do fundamental analysis. Fundamental analysis is a
I find it difficult to shop for clothes. I would either cringe at the sight of what I wear, or start to shed a tear at the sight of the price tag, making what it seemed a short shopping trip take a whole day. If you’re in the same place as I’m in, you must be sick of your ways of shopping, too. I finally decided to sit down and actually think about how to make my next spree somewhat better and cost-effective. Here’s what I learned: Never shop in just one place – Don’t just stay in one place thinking they have all you need. Just like food, there are loads of different shops that carry the right stuff fit for your style and size. You can get more variety in your clothes and know where else to shop the next time.
technique that attempts to determine a security’s value by focusing on underlying factors which affect a company’s actual business and future prospects. Next to it is to do a Top-Down review. It is the way of determining the company’s economic position and its current state in business cycle. Lastly, is to know the company’s prospects by looking for other companies with ability to grow earnings - good or cheap valuations and fine background. Buying stocks has two methods Peso Cost Averaging and Market Timing. In the Peso Cost Averaging, you will invest a fixed amount of money at regular intervals over a long period. It is better to track down your invested money. Here in stock market, they will not enforce you to invest always; it is upon your discretion if you still want to increase your investment or not. In market timing, you will do trend analysis. We aim to watch and follow market direction and the strategy for buying and selling stock. Furthermore, the speakers also conferred about the risks that may arise in investing in the stock market and how to mitigate them all. Investing in stocks is a lucrative way of yielding money in a passive manner. The younger we start to invest, the higher the profit that we may gain. (Christopher Arlo Malacad)
believe in spending thousands on a dress I can find somewhere else. The price of a dress from Forever 21 can get me a lot more when I shop online. And when I visit thrift shops, I practically get a whole sack of clothes (but hey, it was 99 cents!). There are hundreds of online stores waiting for you on Facebook, and a lot of thrift shops around Metro Manila. Why not explore instead of stay within the confines of mainstream brands?
My old clothes can become a new get up – You probably have last year’s clothes rotting in your closet, but you can actually still make it into something useful! A lousy shirt can be designed into a cute cropped top, or for the guys, a muscle tee. You will need a bit of paBuy clothes you’ll actually wear – When tience and creativity, but doesn’t it seem you try on an outfit, ask yourself if you’ll great to say it was you who created what be using it more than once. It’s both a you’re wearing today? waste of space and money to buy a dress or suit just to impress in one party. Whether you’re going for the If you aren’t comfortable in the tight hipster, bohemian, emo, geeky, or whatpants you’re wearing, chances are you ever you feel like wearing that day look, won’t use it as often, or you won’t look it all boils down to this: Confidence and a as great if you’re feeling to conscious smile is the key to looking great. Plus, it’s free to use anytime and anyplace! Hopeabout it. fully, these tips will help you with your The more expensive doesn’t mean the next shopping spree. (Janessa Erin G. better looking – Well, in some cases Villapando) price does matter. But usually, I don’t
BUSINESS AND LIFESTYLE
JUNE — DECEMBER 2014
INNOVATING THE BUSINESS INDUSTRY “The next generation should have a heart on what they’re doing; it’s not all about the money.” Maria Consolacion de Luna, just simply Ms. Charry, is the Chief Executive Officer of Red Cherries and Green Apple Corporation together with its five affiliate companies, an innovator and provider of hi-end quality products with its 20% cheaper price from the popular brand in different government agencies, luxury hotels, schools and private corporations. She grew up from a rich family but chose to live independently at the age of eighteen. There, she experienced a lot of situations that made her think her life was a failure. She found God’s love and protection amidst living a life with many suicidal attempts, people who made her life unbearable, but thrived in different impossible situations. She looked for jobs and had her fate with a cookware company, being a top seller peddling hundred and twenty sets and earning a million in just a month. Well, that’s a record! Unfortunately, she was one of the eleven people who were fired without any substantial reason.
cause almost 33 kinds of diseases, includ- you the kind of person of integrity whom ing many forms of cancers” De Luna add- they can trust you with their hundred miled. She even quoted these items are not just for the rich people. It is for everyone because a lot of the Filipino can’t see and experience the wonders, the world could offer. She makes sure that it is four times the quality of the popular brand with even a cheaper price.
Ms. Charry has also developed a framework with China, Macau and Hong Kong; a framework where she discovered that we are all being clipped off by a lot of business people who are taking advantage of the misinformation being scattered about Chinese goods. Even in Starbucks, when you tip the bottom of the cup in it is made in China. Even Apple is made in China. Shall we say around 80% sold around the world is made in China, so how come it doesn’t reach our country? That is because what they bring in are low quality items. It’s a matter of what kind of business person are you engaging in. Oftentimes, these business people have gained more than five times Hearing and receiving many of the normal profit. complaints from the company she used to work before became one of the When asked about specific reasons why she considered putting up characteristics that an entrepreneur must her own business: a business which can have, she laughingly replied: “Kailangan suit her own qualifications. And that matibay ang puso mo. It’s not always would be - to be better than the others. Christmas, its not always boom.” Ms. She herself designed and innovated the Charry has experienced a lot. She even blueprint of her business where even a sold and placed her own car, jewelries as tricycle driver can afford to buy. One of collaterals. She never stopped. She did those is her cookware which is not made everything for the business because she of Aluminum and is able to cook without knew that at the end of the day, there water and oil at a very reasonable price. would always be these three life ques“Aluminum is one of the main factors that tions: How will people look at you? Are
lion; or are you the kind of person who will easily give up because of a failure?
Ms. Charry encouraged everyone especially those who are just starting, to know everything about the business. Take the time to study what you’re planning to do. You just don’t go into something if you’re not prepared. You have to be ahead among your competitors, it has to be something unique, and you have to create the need. Prepare your mind. She claims that her inspiration came from her family when it comes to managing the business and fulfilling their corporate social responsibility. Her parents have always put faith in the Filipino people, championing the causes of the downtrodden and the poor. That is why Ms. Charry is currently more excited with the consultancy business and corporate gifts, because they get to help a lot of people. Joahna Blanco and Ruby Santos, senior students studying Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship, have been in the company for almost a year. They experienced traveling to Hong Kong and China for free, learned driving lessons, and met and had a conversation with some high ranking professionals from different government agencies and private companies. This will serve as their start up for their careers.
Ms. Maria Consolacion de Luna, the chief executive officer of Red Cherries and Green Apple Corporation
PUP? Not only because it’s the closest university from Wack Wack Village, but she proved herself that students in PUP aren’t just intelligent, but practical, selfless and hardworking. She saw their passion in what they’re doing that it doesn’t matter how long or how hard it is, they just keep going. On a Facebook post, Ms. Charry and her partners were so grateful for their clients, investors, friends, partners, families and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines San Juan Campus for giving them the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the youth by opening doors for them like traveling, driving, earning while still studying at the university and most of all, training them to be the best that they can be. (Myron
When asked among all the Danielle L. Montefalcon) universities in the metro, why choose
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YOU’RE LATE!
Do banking and finance students need to practice cheer dance to ensure financial analysis and forecasting, Rizal’s life and works for accountancy students to balance financial statements, or even memorizing the lines for Sabayang Pagbigkas in preparing the main course for hospitality management students? Summing it up – what is really the point of doing this? Do minor subjects really matter for college students? The CHED Memorandum Order No. 20, Series of 2013, also known as the new General Education Curriculum, gives a paradigm shift on the way the Higher Education Institutions should handle the General Education. It says on its first article that this “General Education is the portion of the curriculum common to all undergraduate students regardless of their major”. Now, subjects like English and Filipino for Banking and Finance students aren’t categorized anymore as Minor Subjects, but rather as General Education. Also, only students majoring in Economics will take its Basic Economics, and Politics will require Introduction to Politics and Governance. In short, these introductory subjects will no longer be taught to all students, only to those who are majoring in a particular discipline. Primarily, this curriculum’s purpose is for every student to appreciate knowledge, be open-minded, secure their identities as an individual and as Filipino, and be aware of their role for the country and the world in a larger scope. As for the student’s perspective, it would be with the way students look at it. Take this one: Dos Policy for the Accounting students can be the perfect example of the distinction between the two. While this is a good way to motivate us to focus on our majors, students like us would start to aim for the bare minimum for our majors while simply saying "Kahit tres lang, okay na!" with our minors. We become more studious with our major subjects that we start not to care about our minors, simply because some aren't related to the course we're studying. We can say that we understand, because first of all, why are we studying a subject that is only remotely related, or even not related at all, to our course? We believe that even if the subject is something we would not be majoring in, it's something new to learn nonetheless and should be taken as seriously as a major. Saying this, the distinction between major and minor subjects isn't the problem, but the standards we have towards our grades. That's the reason why we're all so focused on the difference between majors and minors, isn't it? We’re not saying that we should have the Dos policy with all our subjects and to all courses, but to become more motivated with our studies, to elevate our standards when it comes to grades and to release the mediocrity in our college lives. While major subjects should be more focused on for obvious reasons (It’s what we'll be doing after we graduate, after all) there should be no distinction between the two. Let me end with a quote by Wayne Dyer: “If you change the way you look
at things the things you look at change.”
Well, aside from corruption, your integrity, be ejected from a posibeing late is one of the deadliest sins tion, or eventually be fired from a job. most Filipinos are guilty of. We set the We failed to do our roles and time yet we keep on extending it until make imprudent alibis just to save we fail to meet our duties and deadlines. ourselves. We tend to forget our Studying in PUP San Juan isn’t objectives and where we started. If we easy, of course with all the subjects you can’t meet the time limit, we would alhave to accomplish; and you have to ways meet failure. And that’s tragic. maintain your grade. Aside from that, is It also surprises me how some you don’t have to be late. Number one people fold their ears like dogs and be a reason why I chose San Juan Campus deaf for a moment when they’re more than Main Campus is because of reminded of a delayed task. Many would its convenience. It’s not that far from say it is just an essay, a project, an asPasig where I live and it has lesser traffic. signment. But if you’re going to look on Well, vehicular accidents are inevitable the deeper side, it was a preparation especially in the busy road of C5. I left at for the actual workplace, a set of training 6:15am for my first class at 7:30am. I so when we’re in the world where there looked for a jeep going to Quiapo, but are no “Pa-extend pa next week, Sir”, we failed to find even one. They were all know what to do. A company won’t trapped in the traffic. Two options were settle for someone who would bring left, its either I ride an FX or a taxi – them loss, for a risky attitude where which will surely cost almost threeit’ll even put his integrity on the line. fourths of my allowance for that day. So what I did is I walked and walked, until I Looking on the brighter side, I reached the City’s Public Market, which shouldn’t put the blame neither with the was a two kilometer walk from my place, suspect on that heavy traffic. What I for a bigger chance that I could get a need is to uproot this deadly cancer of ride. Unexpectedly, I couldn’t find any- being LATE. I have to adjust; I shouldn’t thing. I saw people walking on their way sleep late, I should keep my phone 5m to schools, to their offices like it’s the away, wake up early with no five minutes end of the world. I looked at my phone, extension, and leave earlier. Yes, I admit and heck! It’s already 7:32am. I tried my it’s easier said than don’t. The same way luck with another jeep but ended it is easier to cram than to do your astrapped in traffic again. I also tried hang- signments a ahead of time. But if we’re ing on a jeep just to be at the campus motivated enough toward our goal, and and be able to attend my class. I have passion on what we’re doing, we reached the gates of PUP San Juan at could get the best deals life could offer. lunch time. With that, I failed to attend Summing this up, let’s put in two classes because of that heavy traffic. mind that we can’t manage time at all, It’s the same with the deadlines – whatever time tables we set. It’s our self whether it in be in academics, in the whom we can, so as long that there’s still organization you belonged to, or in our time, maximize it and use it wisely. The everyday life. Deadlines can kill dreams. road to success is always under Professors can either give you a 5 or an construction, so get up and start it out! INC grade on your SIS. But what more (Myron Danielle L. Montefalcon) painful is that it could ruin trust, destroy
DON’T JUDGE ME BY MY GRADES!
“Grades are just mere numbers that don’t define what kind of person you are.” “Grades don’t define who you become successful. It’s clear then that really are.’ Depensa ng mga taong grades are somewhat like a sorting bitter.” a Facebook post that caught my mechanism which we use to define who
attention. I don’t know why but I just a person is and what will they be in the found myself agreeing on this, but not future. on the latter part. However, we should bear in I believe it isn’t always true that a mind that there is always an exception to bitter person would say such thing. Well, the rule as there are also situations that maybe a few? But not everyone. Let’s question the credibility of grades. not generalize this argument as the Think about those individuals defense mechanism that bitter people who became successful with their often used to comfort themselves when careers but were college drop-outs? they get low or failing grades. Grades And what if a student is just a victim of a are just a standard of how the academe bad fate with the so-called “Roleta ng would evaluates a student's Grado”? What if instead of getting a performance inside the class. But the passing grade, a student got low or even real question is, do these grades really worst, a failed grade and vice versa define a person? because of this manipulative actions of a According to Peter Kaufman, professor? grades only measure the linguistics and What if a student lacks interest in logical-mathematical intelligences of an a subject? Is it reasonable to say that this individual. If we consider the other intelstudent is dumb because of the failing ligences in Howard Gardner's theory of grades that he got? What if a student Multiple Intelligences then it will be unjust got high grades because of fair to use grades in determining one's cheating? Does this mean that this capabilities and self-worth. I believe that student would be a successful individual each of us is unique in our own way and after he graduates? surely enough that our intelligences also vary. There are many circumstances we should consider, if you were to ask Also, if we use these grades as me of my stand regarding this issue. basis in measuring an individual’s Well, Grades are just mere numbers that potentials and self-worth then we will don’t define what kind of person you are come up to the conclusion that every or what you may become. (Ana Sha-Riel student who get 5.0 for grade is an idiot T. Dela Cruz) while a student who gets an 1.0 will
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Naranasan mo na bang pumila ng pagkahaba-haba tuwing enrollment? O di kaya’y magsulat ng katakot-takot na sampung pahina o higit pa sa yellow pad na naglalaman ng “I promise to get my registration card on time”? Naranasan mo na ba ang sobrang kabagalan ng SIS tuwing online enrollment? O di kaya’y yung delay sa pagbigay sa inyong grade sa SIS? ‘Di ka taga-PUP San Juan kung ni isa sa mga iyan ay hindi mo pa nararanasan sa pananatili mo. Tuwing enrollment ay natural na itong karanasan. Kwentuhan ko kayo mga kapwa ko isko at iska.
post sa bulletin board at sa facebook na dapat i-claim yan before sa deadline. Siguro kasalanan na rin ng ibang estudyante, imposibleng hindi natin yun nakitang naka-post sa official Facebook group ng PUPSJ. Gayunpaman, iminumungkahi ko sana kung pwede po na ipost na rin ito dun sa LED sa may lobby para mapansin kaagad namin. O kaya’y ipagbigay alam sa Student Assembly para maipakalat ang impormasyon sa lahat ng mga estudyante. Tungkol naman dun sa sampung pahinang parusa, siguro paraan lang ito ng mga namamahala para matutong kumuha ng registration card sa tamang oras at nang hindi na maabala pa. Kung pwede rin po sana magbigay muna ng warning bago magpatupad ng nakatakdang parusa, magkaroon ng botohan o forum sa pagitan ng mga estudyante at namamahala. Para wala na rin reklamong matatanggap sa parehong panig.
Noong unang taon ko dito sa PUP San Juan, naranasan namin ang manual enrollment. Sigurado ako halos lahat naman tayo ganoon ang naging proseso. Pagdating ng second semester, online na ang enrollment. Ang nasa isip ko, Okay ito! wala ng masyadong hassle dahil mabilis na ang proseso. Mali pala ako! Ang traffic pala ng SIS kapag online enrollment. Worst, kapag hindi ka umabot ng deadline of registration balik Bakit kaya ang bagal ng SIS ka sa manual enrollment. At dito na nga kapag sembreak? Lagi akong napapaisip nagsisimula ang masaklap kong kwento. sa usapin na yan. Tapos bago ka makapunta sa SIS mo may kailangan ka pang Syempre di ako umabot sa sagutan na “Unli Survey”. Isa pa yang deadline. Kaya napilitan akong magsurvey, sobrang bagal. Ang mas nakakaenroll sa school. Sa hindi inaasahang irita, meron pang survey about sa online pagkakataon, nakita kong sobrang haba survey. Ang bottomline, mabagal na nga ng pila. Hayyst! Wala naman akong ang online student access module choice kung hindi pumila at maghintay. nilagyan pa nila ‘to ng survey on how rd Hanggang 3 floor pa naman ang pila. well it performs. Biruin ninyo, malaki rin Sa takot na mawalan ng pwesto sa pila, nagagastos ng mga estudyante sa napilitan akong hindi mag-tanghalian. computer shop kada sembreak para Haha! Alam kong isa ito sa mga lang makapag-register on time. Ganun pinakaayaw ninyong marinig kada din yung hirap na nararanasan nila. enrolment, lalo na sa mga malapit na sa pintuan ng Director’s Office. Ang Masaklap lang isipin na isa ito sa paglabas ni Ma’am sa pinto at ang pag- pangunahing dahilan kaya napupunta sa sabi ng “Lunch Break muna”. Inabot ako sitwasyon kung saan ang estudyante ay ng hapon sa school, hanggang 5:30pm. mapipilitan pumila at mag-manual Humupa na ang pila at nung dumating enrollment, “Late Encoding of Grades”. yung time na malapit na ako sa pinto ng Let us be open-minded to this issue mga Director’s Office, sabay dating ni Sir ka-isko at iska at kasama na yung mga Chief at sinabing “Cut Off Na!” Saklap professors natin. Kung reasonable ang no?! Nag-antay ako ng matagal tumitirik delay ng pag-encode ng grade sa na mata ko, kumakalam na sikmura ko estudyante, ok lang yan. For example, sa gutom, halos sugurin at banatan ko late settlements like yung mga payments na yung mga nakita kong estudyante na whether it’s for academics or organizanagawa pang sumingit sa pila nung tions. Students, please keep in mind na nalingat lang yung mata ni Sir Chief, eto lahat ng settlements ninyo, there’s a pa resulta. Well, para sa mga na-cut off, purpose and it’s reasonable enough for pinauna naman sila the next day professors to hold your grades if including me. Looking on the deeper unsettled or unpaid. Dagdag pa rito, side, preparasyon na rin siguro ito pag- kung maaari rin po sana palawigin pa punta natin sa reyalidad ng buhay. Sabi ang araw ng pag-eencode ng grades nga: “Everything that is worth-having is ng mga propesor, para hindi rin sila definitely worth-waiting.” Hindi natin mahirapan at makisabay sa mga agad-agad makukuha ang mga gusto estudyanteng natatrap sa traffic ng SIS. nating marating ng isang snap, Hence, kung hindi naman reasonable kailangan natin itong paghirapan at ang late encoding of grades, please bear pagpaguran. Magsilbi na rin siguro itong with us students. Mahirap po mag lesson para sa ating mga estudyante, manual enrollment sa school. If you kung kompleto na ang grades – gawan require us to submit deadlines on time, naman natin ng paraan, tulad ng you should also meet yours. pagising ng maaga para makapag-enrol Oh, ayan mga ka-Isko at Iska, na at hindi na maabala sa traffic sa SIS kung meron man sa inyo ang mapagdating ng umaga, at kung ikaw ay ghangad ng konting pagbabago dito sa magmamanual enrollment, i-anticipate ating Sintang Paaralan, ipaglaban ninyo na nating mahaba ang pila – maghanap po! Pero sa tama at mapayapang ng paraan para hindi ka maboring, paraan. Baka mamaya may magsunog magbaon ka na rin para hindi ka paalisna kayo ng gamit o ibalibag ninyo yung alis. At higit sa lahat, kompletuhin yung mga upuan sa klasrum. ‘Wag naman requirements at huwag mainit ang ulo. ganun, I give credits to PUP San Juan for Smile! having a good facility and providing Isa pa yung sa Regi Card. Sobra quality education. na atang parusa yung pagsulatin ka ng At para sa inyo, isa lang ang sampung pirasong papel. Tapos kada mensahe ko. Kahit Konting Pagbabago linggo padagdag ng padagdag yun ng Lang Pwede?! (anonymous) tatlo pang pahina. Oo, alam ko na naka
Iraj Benitez: Para kakaiba, limited supply ng tubig. Haha. Napapansin ko lang, since isa sa culture natin ay yung matinong hygiene, madami naring tao sa paligid nangangailangan ng malinis na tubig para may mainom at pang linis ng katawan.
Hanna Benig: Para po sa akin, ang proyekto po siguro na maaari kong maiambag ay ang pagsulong ng pagtatanim pa ng mga puno. Dahil alam naman po natin na nakakatulong ang puno sa atin sa pamamagitan ng pagbigay ng mas preskong hangin, sumisipsip ng tubig pag may baha, nagbibigay ng pagkain ,nakakagawa tayo ng mga bagay mula dito tulad na lang ng mga ginagamit natin sa pag aaral na lapis at papel at sa kahoy makakagawa tayo ng mga kagamitan.
Christian Tayo: Para sa akin mas uunlad ang ating komunidad kung makikiisa ang lahat sa pagsulong ng paglilimita sa paggamit ng social networking sites, upang maiwasan ang pagkaubos ng oras sa ganitong bagay at mailaan ang mga oras sa mga bagay na mas magiging produktibo tayo.
Celestine Caintic: Para sa akin, dapat may disiplina muna lahat ng tao sa PUP San Juan. Kasi naman diba, pano tayo makakagawa ng magandang proyekto kung wala tayong disiplina? Hindi magwowork yung isang bagay kapag walang disiplina.
Maria Angela Almario: Have you watched the movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs? It's about a guy who invented a machine which has the ability to make it rain food. I know it sounds silly but if i were to invent something that would help on the improvement of the community it would have to be that. Poverty, i think, is a very crucial issue in each community which needs to be addressed, and one way to minimize it is by producing food for those who are unable to provide for themselves, and this machine would do exactly that.
Janessa Villapando: For me, it isn't about creating an invention to improve our communication, but a project that would promote the less usage of cellphones and gadgets. While the internet and our cellphones have taken on new levels of communication and have given us the chance to interact with millions of people around the world, it has also hindered us from properly talking to those in front of us, from focusing on studies, from giving time to appreciate the little things in life without the urge of taking a photo to show to your followers. I am not against gadgets and the internet, as they have both been VERY good to me, business and college wise (not SIS though hihi). But we have to know when to put our phones down and our faces up, and a project to do just that would hopefully increase our communication skills, and even give us the chance to know the people around our campus.
Jeremy Esquejo: I have observed that some parts of San Juan City dispose their garbage improperly, especially the plastic wrappers and such. Instead of improperly littering these wastes, why don't we create a program where these would be collected and recycled into useful materials? As I have watched in the news, there is a machine in China or Taiwan that converts plastics into threads and other materials. This thread is used to make clothes and textile products, which in fact, are better and more durable. See? If we can make a similar project for this one, for sure, problems in improper disposal of plastic wrappers here in our city would be addressed. This has a domino effect also. Not only do we answer the problem on plastic concerns, but we could also provide livelihood programs for our local people, thus, helping to uplift their social status and the economy of city and country.
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EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
August 2: A so-called Educator’s Day
BSED students participated in their Team Building games Mosang shares her sister’s story who is a teacher in a rural area
Ms. Maria Alilia “Mosang” Bagio together with BSED professors and graduate students
A holy mass was conducted for the BLEPT Takers
“It’s eating time!” for BSED students during their Team Building
The second day of August was marked in every Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) both major in English and Math students. The day was a celebration for the new set of officers for the Young Educators Society (YES). The organization for the College of Education in Polytechnic University of the Philippines San Juan Campus prepared various activities held at the Multi-Purpose Hall under the supervision of Prof. Jane Mendoza.
Prof. Jane Mendoza gave her opening remarks on one of the seminars held on August 1, 2014.
3-1 organized the Art of The highlight of the day was the Questioning Seminar for the third and teambuilding activities that the YES English
fourth year students not just to enhance their skills but to impact their knowledge about the art of questioning which they’ll be needing as future teachers. After two consecutive seminars in the morning held in the Audio Visual Room 2, a holy mass was conducted in the afternoon for the graduates of BSED who would be taking their Board
officers organized to gather education students and create a strong bond and rapport with one another. Ms. Maria Alilia Bagio, better known as “Mosang”, an actress and also a mentor in theater, emphasized the hardships and the possible problems that a teacher would experience in teaching as she shared her sister’s story as a teacher in a rural area.
Licensure Examination for Professional
The day was indeed a blast for every BSED student where they learned new things as well as acquired new memories, as if the day was full of their first times. (Ana Sha-Riel T. Dela Cruz)
Nowadays, we can hear a lot of people, especially those who are in the business and finance fields talk about stocks and such. In addition to this, some would say, “Oh, you should now be involved in stocks. It’s good to start young.” While this is good advice, many young people merely blink their eyes, for they do not know anything about it, missing their chances of earning money for themselves.
Users are ranked based on their trading performance. According to the app developer, they can compete with their friends, get expert stock tips and earn extra cash at the same time. After creating your account in TradeHero, you will be given initial, virtual money of $100,000 as a new player. This is the when the learning starts, like where to invest your money and what is a good investment. Mistakes are inevitable, but they would not charge you for those.
BSED Major in Math 2-1 orga- Teachers (BLEPT) on the 17th of August. nized Estilo ng Pagsulat sa Panahong It was proceeded by the first ever Global Seminar , which g ave turnover of the symbols of education in opportunities for BSED students from which the graduate students passed the first to second year to know more about symbols to the fourth year students of creative writing; while BSED Major in BSED.
San Juan City graces BSIT students in Y4iT their registration fees for the Youth Congress on Information Technology (Y4IT) held on September 10-12, 2014 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. University of the Philippines System Information Technology Foundation (UP SITF) organized this 3day event with the theme “Harnessing the Power of Me”, which converged hundreds of Information Technology students and professionals from different universities and institutions, and over thirty speakers from local and international IT industries. Rolly David James Castillo (BSIT 3-1), Paolo Navarro (BSIT 3-2), Jigo Joseph Palillo (BSIT 2-2), Bernie Remollo (BSIT 3-2) and Lorenzo Martin Nacabuan (BSIT 3-1) together with the GLITCH Organization president, Moses Jerome Lucas (BSIT 3-2), and Prof. Alfred Pagalilawan were the representatives of our campus among the hundreds of delegates of the said event.
To develop and harness the skills and potentials of Polytechnic University of the Philippines San Juan Campus Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) students, the City Government of San Juan sponsored (Lorenzo Martin S. Nacabuan)
Teaching a Unique Profession “EDUCATION?! Why this course? You will not earn a good living from teaching! Checking of papers, lesson planning, and doing visual aids during your rest days and vacation…” These are some of the things my dear mother mentioned when I took Education as my bachelor’s degree. Up until today, I’m still not sure as to why I chose to become a teacher. The only thing I’m sure about was that ever since I was a child, I knew that teaching would become my life. And when I started college, I explored the world of teaching, discovering and experiencing many things that gave me more reasons why teaching is my life and true calling. Teaching is unique because… You need to be a manager, counselor, motivator, leader, model, surrogate-parent, facilitator, instructor, data-analyzer; Public Relation Specialist, statistician and researcher. Not only do we have to be all these at the same
time, but these roles are utilized every single day. Teachers are responsible for different areas such as assessment, attendance, graduation rates, dropouts, discipline and even the educational progress of the students to ensure that each individual reaches their ultimate goal in life. We are also expected to become behavioral specialists and learn to apply different styles of teaching, to look for different effective strategies that will meet the needs of the learners. Lastly, we are accountable for producing the next generation of our society. We are in charge of the kinds of leaders, employees, and lawmakers and basically, our future generation. This responsibility lies in the hands of a teacher. And because of all these, I realized how important and unique the career I chose is. (Maj. Stone Heart)
A sight of stock market financial ticker tapes is confusing to a beginner because of its number, graphs, lines, words and more. That is why institutions, companies, and organizations hold seminars and conferences to individuals who are new in this field but willing and interested to learn about stocks. However, there is another way to immerse oneself in the world of stocks with just clicks away. And it’s free. By simply installing TradeHero in your mobile phone, you can now learn and experience what it is like to trade stocks. Singapore based My Manisku Pte Ltd launched TradeHero months before 2013 ended. It is an application designed to give users a free simulation about stock trading. This is also a social investment network that allows users to connect with their social media accounts and online friends.
Another good feature of the app is that as you become a top trader or someone who makes big profit for the shares you trade and when someone follows you, you would be able to earn half of TradeHero’s $1.99 collection. This amount would be forwarded to your Paypal account. The better trader you are and the more followers you get, it pays off to actual earnings. Now who wouldn’t want to learn about stocks this easily? With TradeHero, we can now be knowledgeable about stocks even with the introduction. We can experience near real-time information from stock markets by just enjoying and clicking our mobile phones. At the same time, we can have earnings. Instead of doing not-so-important activities in the Internet, why not invest with this one? (Mark Jeremy P. Esquejo)
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FEATURES
Taken after an interview with Prof. Richard Dacalos. (from left to right) Ana Sha-Riel Dela Cruz, Lorielle Lim, Romeo Pangilinan Jr, Myron Danielle Montefalcon and Prof. Richard Dacalos.
Stop thinking small; Think Big
Most people think of innovation as creating something new; being different or novel among the rest, but is that really how we ought to perceive it? More importantly, with the growing trend of contemporary technologies in our society, how does one try to create – or at least implement – the process of innovation? There have been a great number of instructions and demands from the internet about the matter, but let me distill them into simple but much compelling tips, with helpful examples, along with the aid of PUP San Juan Prof. Richard Dacalos’ opinion – because I‘ll be quoting some of his answers during our interview with him regarding this topic. Look at the problems you have It could be as communal as the heavy traffic in EDSA or as personal as your everyday household problems, what’s important is that you have in mind a specific problem that’s waiting to be solved. ‘Problems are Opportunities’ – says Prof. Dacalos. He also said that innovation is creating a need that may or may not exist. Nobody needed an iPhone decades ago, but Steve Jobs revolutionized how we think of cellphones we now find ourselves needing for more
WHAT’S pUP? The sky, My son would answer. We’re catching selfies, a cousin would answer. We’re having dinner and you’re not invited, a moribund friend will say. Yeah, What’s UP? It is in an amphitheater surrounded with plants and blocks of stone. It’s like where the Roman Emperor, Nero, put gladiators to fight head on head. It’s like Nero looking at who survived and to them he granted his mercy and bags of gold. It’s also like the arena where Christians were fed to the lions, as dessert. I ask you to mull on those. We just know them “by brain” and it’s only now that we realize by heart and can picture in our minds Christians being fed to lions and had their arms torn by the beasts and their face scratched upon and eaten up whole. But what’s up here in this 21st century? Christians in all ways are respected and they respect back in return. And the Gladiators are men and women who fight to withstand forever, in order to LEARN. I was a professor in two private, Catholic-run Colleges. I loved my teaching, as always, and I learned more
than just communication purposes. Even Facebook has an innovative mission to ‘connect the world’, as a response to the global problem of alienation and estrangement with one another. You see, it all began with a specific problem. Then Research The power of research is everevolving in our fast paced world, thus its vastness continues to propagate each day. Research is very important in the sense that anyone researching finds everything. If you have a solution to a specific problem, and then try to search for it on the internet, you’ll be surprised how other people have that same idea as yours, or at least has some distinctive resemblance. You’ll then be aware of the similar ideas out there and be more knowledgeable about your own idea. Plus, plagiarism would be avoided. and more about the Art of Teaching. And I inhaled in blood and breath the Might of a Gladiator to forge all mountains and valleys just to learn how to Teach excellently. As Jesus did, the Best Teacher of Yore.
he is today. Take the initiative. Start with simple but consistent steps, and then Now comes the most important don’t stop. Don’t stop. part, of ‘thinking big’. It isn’t about being clever or having a bigger box – it’s actu- And then Think Bigger ally being outside the box. Always use Lastly, when all is said and done the phrase ‘what if?’ because it prevents and you think you’ve gone into the final a person from adapting the Filipino culstage of innovation, think again. There is ture of ‘pwede na’, which is the number no end with innovation; it is the inevitaone enemy of innovation. ble progression of mankind’s knowledge, therefore it never stops. A great way to Look for Support benefit from this indisputable fact is to When you have a specific probadapt the phrase ‘what else’, because it lem in your mind to solve, and finally gives a person a positive sense of contihave your own solution to be implenuity, on which limitless possibilities lay mented, the next thing to do is to look waiting to be discovered. What else is for support. Nobody can solve a probmissing; what else is needed; what else lem alone, especially if that person’s could be done – it has no ending. A persolving a global one. Anyone would do son who accepts a thing a its last version better with a helping hand, and honestly, and denies the possibility of improvesometimes it isn’t cash that’s needed. ment, imposes an unhealthy limitation, There are many kinds of support out leading to the ‘pwede na’ culture that we there; we only need to ask for it through should avoid. Learn to elevate, and to conversation. Here at PUP San Juan for elevate more. example, Prof. Dacalos is willing to support students who wish to innovate For Prof. Dacalos, PUP San Juan something or has a practical solution to isn’t just an annex of PUP Main, but has a problem – he offers support such as its own identity; not separate but unique. giving industry expertise or sharing his Why not make our campus a wellspring wide ranging network which we could of innovation? I’m sure it’s not tap into. farfetched, considering the progress our school is making (like what’s currently Now Act happening right now with CWTS). Just As obvious as it may seem, peo- remember that although these are helpple usually forget how significantly effec- ful tips to keep you going, they’re only tive actions are, however it looks like. as good as guidelines to take note of. Most of the time, all it really takes is one Innovation is about breaking the ordireal action. Conversations are helpful, nary; about revolutionizing our perceptransforming values. but it won’t get you anywhere – nothing tion and but talk with no product at all. Innova- ‘Innovations are Breakthroughs’. (Kym tion takes space and time. I’m sure Mark Patrick T. Benedicto) Zuckerberg spent tough days trying to code Facebook before getting to where resided and had to be fought for like the gladiators fought for their lives.
get their education ecstatically – And, runs the cafeteria, security people, gardeners and even Bulletin Boards. As if this weren’t enough, He himself teaches subjects!
The students were like lions, eating the meat of Knowledge. But these lions humbly bowed to the people they saw. The meat of knowledge came from these And the college is run more that The students were rich and well-talented people, the Professors. excellently. and intelligent men and women. I loved I pray to announce to you. This is a Not many know anything about this parrying knowledge with them. Public College but it has the excellence amphitheater of Learning Lions. just as well or even more than Exclusive Then I made a change. Private Colleges. But I do. And I care. I was asked if I could teach at this certain This is a PUBLIC school but it is run better As for me, I am a Garden of an Amphitheater finding myself teaching as college. than some other Learning Institutions. I happened to mention this to my doctor. And remember: the students here come a Professor as hard or even harder than my past stints. Straight into my eyes he looked and from families in want. They need their money for food. But the parents are kindly said, “It is the Time to Give Back.” I teach with Pride. willing to work extra like the Gladiators The college was called a PUBLIC school I am certainly NOT putting down private did, to reap educational money. because it was managed by the state educational colleges. They are university and funded by the city of San Summarily, there is NO difference gladiators, too, and they fight the lions to between this PUBLIC college and Juan. No nuns. No priest. win the Trophy of Knowledge. I, too, PRIVATE colleges. taught with them with Pride. I took the examination for Professors. If The Professor Gladiators of this San Juan you failed the test, you fail to qualify as a College meet the adversity of Ignorance I am only wiping away the negative taint Professor of the College. and tear it apart to reveal their Excellence of a Public College. I bow my head to both Private and Public I never took a Professor’s Examination to as Professors of Excellent Knowledge. Learning Arenas. teach at the exclusive Colleges I worked And yes, they speak English. Very well. in before! The King, Nero, who runs this college is So. What’s pUP? So oft I went into the Roman Arena. The named a Director. Like Nero, he is in It’s PUP. The Polytechnic University of the charge of an entire coliseum. Yet, he is studentry gladiators there had the Will Philippines San Juan Campus! not Nero. The blood-sucker: He and Strength of Heart to LEARN. They spoke the ancient language of English so condemns Ignorance to Death, but he That’s what’s up. does it with the Powerful Will of God. He well. (Prof. Dulce V. Aristorenas) is knowledgeable of all learnings in the They went into the amphitheater wearing Coliseum of Knowledge. He assigns their uniforms. This statement was subject loads according to the capacity of saying, “I belong to this amphitheater.” the professors, makes sure the students The amphitheater where knowledge
JUNE — DECEMBER 2014
LITERARY AND ENTERTAINMENT
WIKANG FILIPINO … IPAGMALAKI! Ang wika ay apoy, nagbibigay init Sa mga anghel na nagmula sa langit Ng inang kumalong at siglang umawit Wikang Filipino ang kanyang ginamit Wikang Filipino ay sariling atin Kaya nararapat na ito’y mahalin Ipagmalaki at alagaan natin Sariling Wikang ipinagkaloob sa ‘tin Ang wika ay hangin, nagbibigay lamig, Sa bawat problemang dulot ng pag-ibig Iyong maririnig ang magandang tinig Kung sarili wika’y iyong pinapanyig Wikang Filipino ating ipagmalaki
Saan man sa mundo tayo ay nakalagi ‘Wag natin kailanman ito ikahiya Sa sinumang taong iyong nakakasama Bawat Filipino ay dapat magkaisa, Sa pagsulong at pagpapaunlad ng wika. Kapag ito’y nagawa, uunlad ang bansa, At lahat tayo ay magiging masaya Ang wika ay kaloob sa ‘tin ng Dios Laging gamitin at mahalin ng lubos Hangga’t iyong boses di napapaos Ipagmalaki lang at ‘wag magtatapos.
(Edison S. Guevarra)
KASAWIAN
Gagambang maliit, magdamag nagsulsi Nagsipag, nagpuyat, mabuo lang bahay na munti Dugo’t pawis ibinuwis, maging buhay pati Sa umaga ng tao’y, kaydali lang patirin Isang ilog, umaagos, kaylinis , kaysigla Tubig nito’y kaylinaw, naninirahan mga isda Na sa pagdating ng tao, dumumi’t kay itim pa Ngayo’y pinangingilagan, ng anumang nilikha Isang bundok na matayog, hitik sa kagubatan Tahimik, maaliwalas, kayraming hayop naninirahan Sa paglipas ng panahon, nawalang anuanuman Ngayo’y kalbo na, wala nang kagandahan
lumaban siya Tinalong mandirigma , muli niyang nakaharap Timaan sa baba, tumba siyang dapangdapa Isang binata, sa isang dalaga’y nanligaw Buwan at taon, sa wakas sinagot siya Nagpakasal sila, lalaki’y nagsikap, nangibangbansa Tumawag si babae, maluha-luha, lalaki, bakit biglang nagpakamatay ka? Isang klase, nabuong isang pamilya Mula sa magkakaibang lugar, binugkos ng kursong pinili nila Nariyan ang ilangan, awayan, pikunan, at syempre ang lambingan Na sa kabila ng lahat, nariya’t nakatindig na may iisang pangarap
Klaseng nasabi, sama-samang humarap Sa kabila ng mga problema, na minsa’y pagdurusa Na kung kelan naayos, ay iyon at narinig pa Sa paligid, sa kalikasan, kayraming naga- Ang masakit na salita........na.. “WALANG ganap PAPASA” Magkakaiba may, mayroon ding pagkakatulad Kayraming mga bagay nangyayaring kaSa buhay ng tao, ‘di rin naman nalalayo sawian Na kahit ano pa may, siya’t siya ring nag- Sa buhay sa mundo, di yata maiiwasan bibigay tuto Tadhana man ito, o ayon sa ginawa Walang paghahanda, nangyayari biglaNangagbuwis ng buhay, maraming Pili- bigla pino Humawak ng tabak, nangagsindi ng sulo Dito sa mundo, ano mang maganap Walang takot humarap, katapanga’y Problema, kasawian o kaya’y pagdurusa buong buo Ay malalampasan, kung ika’y lumalaban Sa kabila ng lahat , sawi pa rin hanggang At di sumusuko, sa hamon ng buhay dulo Mga kasawian, binigay na pangaral Isang sundalo, tapat sa serbisyo Upang matuto, mabuo ang tiwala Handang tumulong ,sa kahit sinumang Tumibay, lumakas, yaring pananamtao palataya Hanggang isang araw, silay naingkwen- Sa Diyos na dakila, na Amang lumikha tro Sa pag-angat ng ulo, bala’y salung-salo (Aurelio S. Payomo, Jr.) Isang boksingero, nag-umpisa sa ibaba Nagpursige’t nagsipag, ng buong puso’y
JUNE — DECEMBER 2014
FEATURES Ms. Jenny Patris: Ang ‘San Juan adopted daughter’ “Hindi hadlang ang kahirapan sa pag-unlad.” Isa ito sa mga kasabihan na pinaniniwalaan ng karamihan sa atin. Ito ang naging gabay ng ilan nating mga kababayan na nagsusumikap at nagsisipag sa pag-aaral at sa pagta-trabaho makaahon lamang sa kahirapan ng buhay. Ito rin ang naging gabay ng isang tinaguriang “San Juan adopted daughter” upang magtagumpay sa buhay. Sino nga ba ang tinaguriang San Juan adopted daughter ng ating sudlong? Maaaring nakita niyo na siyang naglalakad sa paligid ng ating sudlong nitong mga nakaraang taon, naging taga -bantay tuwing may maikling pagsusulit sa asignaturang sipnayan (matematika), nakasakay sa orange cab papuntang Greenhills o kaya ay narinig ang kanyang talumpati sa kakatapos lang na testimonial dinner noong ika-22 ng Nobyembre sa Coffee Shop.
asignaturang sipnayan o matematika ang pinaka-ayaw niyang asignatura noong siya ay nasa sekundarya pa lamang. Ngunit napatunayan din niya na walang mahirap na asignatura kung pag-aaralan talaga ng mabuti at kung determinadong matuto. Aminado rin siya na hindi niya nakikita ang sarili niya bilang isang guro ngunit sa umpisa lamang iyon sapagkat natutunan na niyang mahalin ang kanyang kurso dahil naranasan niya kung gaano kasarap sa pakiramdam ang maging isang guro ng mag-tutor siya ng Matematika. Ngunit hindi naging madali ang buhay para kay Ms. Jenny. Nasa sekundarya pa lamang siya ng maranasan niyang tipirin ang kanyang sarili dahil sa kakarampot na halaga na nakalaan para sa kanyang pag-aaral. Labing dalawang taong gulang nang manirahan siya sa isang dormitoryo habang nagta-trabaho bilang katulong ang kanyang ina dito sa Maynila. Naranasan din niya na magtinda sa kanilang eskwelahan para lang may pandagdag baon. Doon niya natutunan maging matatag, masipag at matipid.
Jenny G. Patris ang kanyang buong pangalan. Pamilyar na ba? Bunsong anak nina G. Luis P. Patris at Gng. Cleofe G. Patris. Nagtapos siya sa kursong Bachelor in Secondary Education Major in Math. Bata pa lamang ay kinakitaan na rin siya ng angking talino. Siya ay nagtapos bilang Hindi rin nagtagal ay pumasok salutatorian noong elementarya, husiya bilang katulong sa pinagtamakot ng iba’t-ibang parangal noong trabahuhan ng kanyang ina. Ang amo nasa sekundarya at naging dean’s lister nila ang nag-enroll sa kanya sa Rizal sa RTU at sa ating sudlong. Technological University. Ngunit sadyang napakahirap para sa kanya na maging Ninais na maging nurse noong isang working student dahil kailangan siya ay bata pa lamang ngunit mas niyang hatiin ang kanyang oras sa binigyang pansin niya ang pagtupad sa pagta-trabaho at sa pag-aaral. pangarap ng kanyang ina na maging isang guro kung kaya’t BSED Math ang Nasa ikalawang taon na siya kanyang kinuhang kurso sa kolehiyo. nang mapagdesisyunan niyang huminto Nakakatuwa nga rin kung iisipin dahil ang sa pag-aaral dahil sa hindi niya na kaya
punan ang tuition sa RTU kahit pa kalahati na lamang ang kanyang babayaran bilang iskolar. Ngunit hindi sumang-ayon ang kanyang mga amo kung kaya’t lumipat na lamang siya sa PUP San Juan.
review na isinagawa ng ilang mga propesor sa ating sudlong para makapasa sa naturang pagsusulit. Sobrang nagpapasalamat siya sa Panginoon, sa kanyang pamilya, sa magasawang Robledo (kanyang mga amo), kina Prop. Ian Saguindan at Prop. Jeff Costales at sa lahat ng mga taong tumulong, nagbigay inspirasyon at motibasyon upang magtagumpay siya.
Ngunit kahit napakamura na lamang ng tuition fee sa ating sudlong ay hindi pa rin niya nakayang tustusan ang kanyang pag-aaral kaya muli niyang naisipang tumigil sa pag-aaral. Hindi rin Para sa kanya ang pagkuha sa niya inaasahan na may pag-asa pa pala kursong education ay hindi dahil madali siyang natitira sa pamamagitan ng ang kursong ito. Sapagkat walang scholarship. kursong madali, lahat mahirap. Dapat ay Buo na ang desisyon niya na pinag-iisipan ito at dapat passion mo subukang mag-apply ng iba’t-ibang talaga ang pagtuturo dahil hindi ito ang scholarship dahil iyon na lamang ang propesyon na nagbibigay ng malaking makakasagot sa kanyang problemang sweldo para ikayaman. (Ana Sha-Riel T. pinansiyal para sa kanyang pag-aaral. Dela Cruz) Hindi naman siya nabigo dahil natanggap siya bilang iskolar sa Rotary Club, Iskolar ni JV at pamahalaan ng “Ito ay isang propesyon na 24/7 mong lungsod ng San Juan. gagampanan. Kahit wala ka sa eskweLubos ang katuwaan na naramdaman niya sa mga panahon na iyon dahil sa pagkakataong ipinagkaloob sa kanya ng panginoon upang mapagpatuloy ang kanyang pag-aaral. Para sa kanya kakaiba talaga ang ating sudlong dahil sa pagkakataong ibinibigay nito sa mga iskolar na katulad niya kahit na hindi siya lihitimong taga-San Juan. Siguro naman ay may ideya na kayo kung bakit siya tinaguriang San Juan adopted daughter? Pero si Dir. Jaime P. Gutierrez, Jr. talaga ang may tawag sa kanya noon. Isa rin si Ms. Jenny sa mga nagsipagtapos sa ating sudlong na nakapasa sa BLEPT noong nakaraang Agosto. Para sa kanya nakatulong ng malaki ang free
lahan, ikaw ay isang teacher pa rin at dapat kang kumilos ng ayon sa nararapat dahil ikaw ay isang modelo. Bakit ko nasasabing 24/7? 'Yan ay base sa aking naranasan. Isang araw, sumakay ako ng jeep papuntang San Juan ng may biglang sumigaw “Ma'am! Ma'am! Ma'am!” paglingon ko 'yung mga estudyante ko pala noon nagpracticum ako sa San Juan National High School. Kaya tuloy naglingunan sa akin ang iba pang mga pasahero. O di ba? Kahit saan ka man naroroon ikaw ay isang teacher, guro o maestro na nagtuturo hindi lang ng subject na iyong itinuturo kundi pati na rin ng moralidad ng iyong mga estudyante.”
MGA PINARANGALAN SA SELEBRASYON NG BUWAN NG WIKA 2014
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16, ESV 2011
open it? Would you accept Him as your Savior and Lord? What if He asked you to repent and change your lifestyle, would you do that? Would you surrender to Him? God loves us so much that He gave Jesus Christ, His one and only son, to save us from our sins. Whoever believes and confesses that He is Lord would be saved. Christ who has not sinned suffered for us. He was crucified and penalized so that we would be cleansed and justified in the eyes of God. He took the shame, guilt, and pain that we should have experienced in order to save us back. Jesus has long added us to His eternal love and what we just have to do is to accept it. Do you feel that right now Jesus is humbly knocking in your heart and asking you to let Him in? Brothers and sisters let Him in for it would cost you nothing but salvation, joy, and faith.
Today’s generation, technology has been encompassing every aspect of our lives; from the time we wake up to the period of going to bed. One of the manifestations of this is the internet. With this, one thing that makes it so appealing is its capability to let us communicate fast and virtually. Facebook is a social medium application where we can send our messages instantly, upload files and images, update our statuses, and look for our old and new friends, may they be personal or virtual. Most of us usually do “confirm” or “add as friend” those we do not really know, maybe because we based it on their profile picture, mutual friends, or we have met them in some events and places. While there are some precautious people who Do you need someone to talk take time and investigate before about it? I would like to hear from you “accepting” or “adding them as friend”. ` and I’m open to conversations, and together let’s talk about things; you can What if one day, after you reach me through my email address opened your FB account you saw that at jeremyesquejo@ymail.com and on Jesus Christ added you, would you acmy cellular number, 09466438012. This cept Him? How about in your real life? is Jeremy, a sinner at his worst, saved by What if Jesus knocks on your heart, askGod at His best. Thanks and God bless! ing you to let Him in your life, would you Have a great day, friend.
(Mula kaliwa-kanan) Mga nagwagi sa Ginoo at Mutya ng Wika 2014: James Reymond Orpilla, Shirley Masicampo, Joderick Hans Hernandez, Hazel Jheine Liles, Daveson Tugahan at Zharel Ann Salvador.
HIMIG NG WIKA
SA LIKOD NG LARAWAN
1st: BSHM 1-1
Yvonne Lance Dela Paz (BSIT)
2nd: BBF 4-1
David James Castillo (BSIT)
3rd: BSIT 1-2
Sean Carlo Sikat (BSHM)
INDAK NG WIKA
MUTYA AT GINOO NG WIKA 2014 Ginoo Ng Wika: Joderick Hans Hernandez (BBF)
1st: BSEDEN 2-1 2nd: BSHM 1-1 3rd: BSEDEN 1-1 NAGKAKAISANG TINIG 1st: BSE 1-2 2nd: BSHM 1-2 3rd: BSIT 1-2 PAHIWATIG NG MAKATA 1st: Edison S. Guevarra
Mutya Ng Wika: Hazel Jheine Liles (BSEDEN) Prinsesa Ng Wika: Shirley Masicampo (BBF) Prinsipe Ng Wika: Daveson Tugahan (BSEDEN) Marikit Ng Wika: Zharel Ann Salvador (BSA)
2nd: John Ray B. Obina
Makisig Ng Wika: James Reymond Orpilla (BSA)
3rd: Arlene Lou C. San Gregorio
Popular Ng Wika: Joderick Hans Hernandez
& Shirley Masicampo (BBF)
PUPSJ, Kampeon sa Basketball
(from left to right) Prof. Ribert Enierga, Prof. Jaime Delos Santos, Prof. Jaime Gutierrez Jr. and Prof. Ernesto Sarno with the PUPSJ Basketball Team
Matagumpay na namayagpag ang PUP San Juan sa Basketball Team sa muling pagbubukas ng University Wide Intramurals ngayong taon. Matapos nilang mapabagsak ang College of Accountancy and Finance - PUP Main sa paghaharap nila sa para sa kampeonato. Ito ay ginanap sa PUP Main Gymnasium noong ika-18 ng Setyembre 2014, sa iskor na 75-69.
Nagwakas ang 1st Quarter sa iskor na 20 -16, 4 na bentahe sa koponan ng PUPSJ. Nagsara ang 1st half na abante ang koponan ng PUPSJ kontra CAF, 38-36.
Dahil sa maigting na labanan ng dalawang koponan ay nagpang-abot pa ang manlalaro ng PUPSJ na si Santos at Baldia ng CAF sa kanilang offensive rebound sa huling dalawang minuto ng 3rd quarter. Binigyan ng technical foul Nanatiling undefeated ang ang manlalaro na si Baldia dahil sa PUPSJ team sa paglampaso nila sa ginawa nitong pang-aamba kay Santos. koponan ng CAF sa kanilang huling Sa 4th quarter ng laban ay laban. Ang pagkamit ng panalong ito ay dumikit ang iskor ng dalawang nagnagsilbing kasaysayan para sa PUPSJ tutunggaling koponan matapos na matapos na makapasok at mapagumiskor ng 8-0 run ang CAF sa tagumpayan nilang masungkit ang pangunguna ni Pirante. kampeonato sa Basketball Intramurals Championship 2014 sa unang Sa huling dalawang minuto ng pagkakataon sa pangunguna ng laban ay naging dalawa na lamang ang kanilang coach na si Prop. Jaime P. abante ng PUPSJ kontra CAF, 67-65 Delos Santos. ngunit tumirada ng malupit na hard drive lay-up si Atad na nagbigay ng 4 na Pinangunahan ng mga malamang para sa PUPSJ. Sinelyuhan ni huhusay na manlalaro na sina Mercado, Atad ang kanilang abante sa Santos, Guelos, Russiana, at Hustia ang pamamagitan ng pagpasok ng kanyang giyera sa pag-umpisa ng 1st Quarter. Sa 2 free throws, 71-67. kabilang koponan ng CAF ay nakatunggali nila ang manlalarong sina Patuloy na nilayo nina Hustia at Baldia, Rances, Acoba, Pirante at Zoilo. Agustin ang kalamangan sa huling segundo ng laro. Nagdiwang ang lahat Mabilis na nagpasiklab ng ng mga taga PUPSJ na nakasaksi sa puntos ang manlalarong si Hustia sa pag matagumpay na pagkapanalo nila sa -uumpisa ng 1st Quarter sa malulupit Basketball University wide Intramurals niyang tirade sa 3 point line at laban sa koponan ng College of agresibong lay-up drive kontra CAF. Accountancy and Finance sa iskor na 75Naging mainit din sina Santos at Guelos 69. (Gil Serrano) na nagpakawala ng mga perimeter shot.
The Valiant Filipino Basketball Athletes Most Filipinos are really fascinated in playing basketball. Fortunately it is one of the desired sports that has been initiated to everyone courtesy of James Smith of United States of America. We may be able to see people playing this sport everywhere as long as there is a ring to take a shot on. It seems that people who engage in this game are all having fun and allow themselves to alleviate anxiety and to maintain a good healthy body.
This sport is indeed for everyone. Just one ring is enough to start playing. The Filipino icon basketball players like James Yap and Jimmy Alapag, and on the other hand, Kobe Bryant and Lebron James of NBA Basketball really persuade Filipinos to keep in touch with this great sports.
BSA bags 2014 Aerobics Competition
Freshmen students from the Bachelor of Science in Accountancy bags the first place in the 2014 Aerobics Competition on October 11, 2014 held at the gymnasium of the university. They were followed by Bachelor in Banking and Finance 1-1 and Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management 1-1 respectively. It was an annual event required for all the freshmen students on their First Semester under the Physical Education Curriculum. (Miguel Luis P. Domingo)
PUPSJ grabs 1st Place in UI Chess Tournament
(from left to right) Prof. Ribert Enierga, Prof. Jaime Delos Santos, Hansel Mejarito, Charlito Butal, Christian Aquino, Julio de Leon, Prof. Jaime Gutierrez Jr. and Prof. Ernesto Sarno
The PUPSJ Men’s Chess Team went home with heads held high by grabbing this year’s championship feat for the UI Men’s Chess Tournament. On the other hand, Women’s Chess Team grabbed the fourth place for the UI Women’s Chess Tournament. Christian Aquino and Carlito Butal completed the Men’s Chess Team while Women’s Chess Team were represented by Sharmaine Sia and Jordana Efa. (Samuel Serrano)
Victory Party, matagumpay! Nagsagawa ng victory party ang PUP San Juan para magsilbing pagdiriwang sa pagsungkit ng kampeonato ng basketball team at ng chess team ng PUP San Juan sa University Wide Intramurals na ginanap noong ika-27 ng Setyempre 2014. Pinangunahan ito ng mga varsity players ng PUPSJ kasama ang kanilang head coach na si Prop. Jaime de los Santos at Dir. Jaime Gutierrez Jr. Nagbigay aliw sila sa mga mag-aaral matapos nilang magpakita ng isang tanging bilang.
pamamagitan ng pag-awit ng pambansang awit at imno ng PUP na sinabayan naman ng pagsindi ng bonfire. Natuwa ang mga Iskolar ng Bayan sa nasaksihan nilang kakaibang pagsindi ng bonfire. Ginamitan ito ng isang bolang apoy na nagmistulang bulalakaw na nalaglag mula sa ikatlong palapag ng gusali ng unibersidad. Nagwakas ang programa sa isang salu-salo na mas kilala sa tawag na boodle fight ng mga coaches, admin, faculty members at mga mag-aaral.
Nagsimula ang selebrasyon sa (Samuel Serrano)
Moreover, everyone is deligtedalso that Kobe Paras is currently playing in University of Los Angeles California (UCLA) in USA. It’s another gigantic honor to our country that we have the opportunity to have a representative player in NBA basketball and claim the historic affair that everyone has been looking for.
Today, it’s pleasing that we become more competitive in this field. In fact, team Gilas Pilipinas proved that the Filipino can compete in international basketball games as they successfully become part of the 2014 FIBA World I am really proud to all the Filipinos Cup basketball games in Spain. It is a who keep providing honor and bear out great honor to our beloved country and in the whole world that we can actively all Filipinos that we have reached this compete with them in whatever matter it huge accomplishment. would be. (Gil Serrano)
Ikinagalak ng mga propesor at estudyante ang kakaibang pagsindi ng bonfire habang inaawit ang imno ng PUP.