Paraseist | Issue 10 | A.Y. 2019-2020

EDITOR’S NOTE

Splendid! Through the years, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) San Juan has been striving to be on top of the game, bearing successful fruits of thy wisdom, surmounting the challenges given by this competitive society, and continuing to excel no matter what the flow of game has been.

This magazine issue highlights the active organizations composing PUP San Juan Student Assembly (SA) together with the Academic Organizations: Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), Junior Financial Executives (JFINEX), Governing League of Information Technology Challengers (GLITCH), Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO), and Hospitality Management (HM) Society; Non Academic Organizations: Rotaract, and Paraseist (Student Publication).

With all the hearts and sweat poured, we are proud to present to you this latest issue of Paraseist featuring the student leaders of each organizations of PUP San Juan, events held, news and editorials about our beloved school, feature and literary articles that will surely get to your taste, and other sections of the magazine such as the entertainment and sports that presumably of your interest, offered to you by yours truly The Paraseist Team.

Be ready to cast out your magic spells as we look closer to the magical and wonderful land of our beloved alma mater. Hover your wands to see the greatness and power that comes within all of us. Wander through the pages and see the magic. Alakazam!

Portia G. Avelino Editor in Chief Paraseist

WHAT’S INSIDE?

1 NEWS

Sobs and Success: Applauding Batch 2019

PUPSJ Lauds Studes, Profs: Recognition 2019

Vying to be an Isko and Iska: PUPCET A.Y. 2019 2020

First Day Jitters: PUPians are Back to School!

PUPSJ Holds 158 th Dr. Jose Rizal Wreath Laying Ceremony

BSBA FM Dominates Student Assembly Election 2K19

Fil.Dept Leads Buwan ng Wika 2019

CEO Leads Halaga ng Multilinggwalismo Esssay Writing Tilt

Battle of Persuasion Shakes PUP San Juan

JPIA Holds Pagsulat ng Tula Parley

Nightfall Glance: Cultural Night and Acquaintance Party 2019

Buwan ng Wika Confab 2019

Digital 360 Rocks PUP San Juan

PUP JPIA Manila Spearheads 27 th Annual Accountancy Week

Entrepreneurs Together: CEO Observes GA 2019

COED Celebrates 2019 BLEPT Takers Mass

GLITCH Joins Pista ng Mapa 2019

GLITCH, SA Hosts Cyber Security Awareness Seminar

Leadership: Service, Passion and Commitment

Share the Joy: A Pre Christmas Gathering with Love

2 EDITORIAL

NPU No More Beyond Chants

Home Breaks and House Aches

The Beauty About Passion

Updating Status: Think. Click. Act. Repeat. Unveiling Prejudice Boon or Bane?

3 FEATURE

Smart About Money

Underestimating Costs: (When Investments Go Wrong)

Creativity Beyond Limitations

Rhythm of Our Ethnicity: Reviving Kalutang

Icon in Econ: JP’s Principles

LEADERSHIP 101: MEETING THE NEW ORG HEADS

Prof, Ano Sabi Mo?: A Collection of Lines from PUPSJ Professors

4 LITERARY

Pinaglabanan

Catch 22

Isa Akong Babae

Jump

Unsaid Waiting

5 SPORTS

PUPSJ Athletes Conquer U Wide Basketball, Volleyball

How to Become a Student Athlete?

SObs and Success: Applauding Batch 2019

PUPSJ Lauds Studes, Profs: Recognition 2019

As part of the university’s praise for the outstanding students and professors for the first semester of A.Y. 2018 2019, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines(PUP)SanJuanheld its 10th Recognition Ceremony in the Multi Purpose Hall last April13,2019.

The ceremony, led by Mrs. Anna Madonna Arellano, Office of the Student Services Head said, “The efforts and sacrifices of mostof us can now beappreciated.”

Every graduation is a celebration of hope and new beginnings. The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) San Juan acknowledged the graduating batch of 2019 who strived to do their best in everywaypossibletoreachtheir goals and aspirations as future accountants, teachers, entrepreneurs, managers, technicians, and other more occupations and vocations for our country’s developmentandfuture.

The 8th Commencement Exercises was held at the Filoil Flying V Arena on April 15, 2019. The master of ceremonies was Mr. Ian Joseph Saguindan who introduced the PUP San JuanandMainCampusofficials, the commencement speaker, and thegraduatingbatchof2019.

Dr. Emanuel C. De Guzman, President of PUP, has rightfully conferred the candidates for graduation as graduates which mark the start of their path into reachinggreaterheights.

The graduating batch of 2019 was composed of students from

accountancy, banking and finance, entrepreneurial management, entrepreneurship, education major in Mathematics and English, hotel and restaurant management, hospitality management, and information technology.

Mr. Jaime P. Gutierrez, Jr., Director of PUP San Juan, introduced the commencement speaker, Hon. Mayor Guia G. Gomez, as the “Dakilang Ina ng San Juan” and a recipient of the Tanglaw ng Bayan award. During her speech, she stated that this was her exciting and momentousspeech shehaddone in the past years. She emphasized the worthwhile actions of her son, JV Ejercito, in building up the only College community which required determination and persistence making PUP San Juan possible. At the end of her speech, she expressed her gratefulness to the parents and students who showed their enthusiasm to uphold the ideals ofour“SintangPaaralan.”

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Nine (9) professors were

awarded for being the most outstanding educators based on the student’s evaluation through the PUP Student Information System(SIS).

A total of 92 students were also given certificates of recognition for being the President’s list and for the Dean’sList.

As a tribute to the last batch of the Banking and Finance (BBF) students, the graduating class performed for theclosingremarks.

(Lovenia Grace M. Garde)

Vying to be an Isko and Iska: PUPCET A.Y. 2019 2020

Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) San Juan successfully held its annual college entrance test or PUPCET for A.Y. 2019 2020 on February 10,2019forbatch1andApril27, 2019 for batch 2 at the campus’ mainbuilding.

According to Mrs. Raquel Arevalo, Administration and Registration Head of PUP San Juan, the number of PUPCET takers in San Juan decreased to 364comparedtothepastyears.

“Ang lapit kasi ng proximity ng Main, eh. Isang factor ‘yung proximity ng San Juan to Main kaya ang konti lang nang nagpupunta rito kasi mas

preferred nila doon (PUP Main Campus)kayaangginagawanatin ismagrecruitnalangngmgahindi tinanggapsaMain,”Mrs.Arevalo said in an interviewregarding her sentimentstothesmallnumberof PUPCETtakersinSanJuan.

For the record, PUPCET passers in PUP San Juan are 327 out of 364. This is the expected number of freshmen in the enrollment.

Undeniably, PUPCET is one of the college entrance examinations that incoming college students are rooting for to them to be an Isko and Iska.

(Portia G. Avelino)

The Success and Achievements of PUP San Juan and its Graduating Batch of 2019

The graduating batch of 2019 and the class valedictorian, Gabriella Y. Magayanes of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy.

PUPCET takers of A.Y. 2019 2020 at PUP San Juan Campus.

In light of the graduates, an outstanding achiever, who imparted her knowledge best from the rest, had conveyed her valedictory message. Gabriella Y. Magayanes, Cum Laude, said “The sacrifices, hardships, and efforts were to perceive the dreams of every graduating student.Sincethebookofcollege life has been closed, continuing the pursuit of each one’s passion wasthereofintheiractions.”

She shared that they were ready to conquer the world. She considered her fellow batchmates as the “fruits of PUP San Juan” for their profound grit had led them into a greater and ethical path.

Thesuccessof thecommencement exercise was concluded by the shouts of joy and happiness by the new batch of graduates who are now ready to serve the nation and help the country. To all those who graduated, Nawa’y gamitin nyo ang karunungan mula sa inyong Sintang Paaralan para sa bayang sinilangan!

(Jose Rafael Joaquin G. Lugay)

First Day Jitters: PUPians are Back to School!

Uneasy feeling, nervousness, and new interactions; new environment and new professors. It is another school year for Polytechnic Universityof the Philippines (PUP) students to conquer, especially the freshmen students who are still in the adapting stage and are not fully aware to the university’s culture.

Last June 17, 2019, A.Y. 2019 2020 in PUP San Juan has officially started. A flag raising ceremony was held to commence the day followed by welcoming remarks from Mr. Alfred Pagalilawan, Academic Programs Head; Mrs. Raquel Arevalo, Administration and Registration Head; and Mrs. Anna Madonna Arellano, Office of the Student Services Head. This event was hostedbythe studentpublication, Paraseist.

The flag raising ceremony was participated by the following sections: Bachelor of Science in Education Major in English (BSED EN) 1 1, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Financial Management (BSBA FM) 2 1 and 2 2, and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology(BSIT) 1 1 and 2 1.

After the flag raising ceremony, officers from different student organizations of PUP San Juan introduced themselves to the freshmen students which includes the Paraseist: The Truth Teller, the School Publication; Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA); Young Educators’ Society (YES); Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO); Governing League of IT Challengers (GLITCH); Junior Financial Executives (JFINEX); Hospitality Management (HM) Society; and Student Assembly (SA), the student body of the campus. Then, the ceremonywas concluded bythe closingremarks led byMrs. Arellano.

As the population of PUP San Juan is growing continuously, everyone is expecting a great year ahead. With PUP’s mission and vision instilled in the hearts of every student, facultystaff and personnel, we can continue to flourish the university’s goals while strengthening its foundations this new academic year. Totoong gagamitin ang karunungan; mula sayo, para sa bayan, Sintang Paaralan! (Portia G. Avelino)

BSBA FM Dominates Student Assembly Election 2K19

July 16, 2019 Election for the new Student Assembly (SA) officers was conducted in the Multi Purpose Hall of Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) San Juan headed by Mrs. Anna Madonna Arellano together with the PUP San Juan’s bonafide students.

Election of SA officers is conducted yearly. The SA was created to be the student government and to handle the academic organizations such as Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), Hospitality Management Society (HM Soc), Junior Financial Executives (JFINEX), Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO), Governing League of Information Technology Challengers (GLITCH), and Young Educators’ Society (YES).

As the result, Mr. Rommel Gonzaga of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Financial Management (BSBA FM) 2 3 was the newly elected SAPresident.

Mr. Gonzaga posted in his Facebook account saying, “Maraming maraming salamat sa 72 na mga lider na nagtiwala at patuloy na sumusuporta sa akin at sa aming mga FM.”

Professor, Mrs. Jane L. Mendoza. In her opening remarks, she mentioned the past struggles of the Filipino countrymen from Mother Spain.

The said event was attended by Hon. Guia G. Gomez along with 1st District Councilor Vincent Pacheco. The wreath laying ceremony was led by the PUP San Juan Campus officials, followed by Mayor Gomez and Mr. Pacheco.

“Asahan nyo ang malakingpagbabagodahil nais kong makiisa sa mga programa at gawain ng ating SA,” he added.

On the 19th of June, 2019, students, faculty, administrators, and staff of Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) San Juan celebrated the 158th birthday of our national hero, Dr. Jose

P. Rizal.

The event was held at the campus grounds. It started with the national anthem of the Philippines, San Juan Hymn, and opening remarks from a PUP San Juan

After the ceremony, the event was concluded by playing the PUP Hymn and a group photo with the PUP San Juan students, officials, along with San Juan’s outgoing Mayor and San Juan’s 1st District Councilor.

(Wacky Jhay Yugto)

Other newly elected SA officers are: Ms. Kathleen Muñoz (BSBA FM 2 1), Vice President Internal; Pedro III De la Cruz (BSBA FM 2 2), Vice President External; Amielyn Pateño (BSBA FM 2 1), Secretary; John Fred Almoete (BSBA FM 2 1), Vice President for Information and Publicity; Jennifer Mendoza (BSBA FM 2 1), Treasurer; John Roi Tan, Bachelor of Science in Education Major in English (BSED EN) 1 1, Auditor; Lee Vergel Magbanua (BSBA FM 1 2), Public Relations Officer; Mary Joy Peria (BSBA FM 2 2), 2nd Year Representative, and Allister Rowell Tolentino (BSBA FM 1 1), 1st Year Representative.

(Xyrelle Kate R. De Guzman)

PUPSJ Holds 158th Dr. Jose Rizal Wreath Laying Ceremony

Mayor Guia Gomez walking along with Director Jaime Gutierrez, Jr.

Fil. Dept Leads Buwan ng Wika 2019

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) 2 1 and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Financial Management (BSBA FM) 2 3 as a resemblance of an ethnicviewintheprogram.

Students from different academic and non academic organizations attended the event. To fill the cup of the event, two speakers were invited to share their knowledge in line with the theme of themonth.

The second speaker, Professor Jomar Andaya, who graduated at PUP Sta. Mesa with BachelorofArts(AB)Filipinolohiya and Master of Arts (MA) Filipino, explained about some of the common problem in understanding the language. He instilled to all of the audience that understanding and knowing Filipino as a bridge for intellectual discourse is also a way forustorepresentwhateverwehave asamultilingualnation.

The month long celebration of the Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa at Kasaysayan of Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) San Juan this August 2019 opened with an Art Exhibit by the Bachelor of Science in Education Major in English (BSED EN) 1 1 students, which showcased different ethnic attires

from the different regions of the archipelago. Theexhibit portrays the strong resemblance of our rich culturaldiversityandethnicity.

Theevent wasfollowed with a convocation held at the Multi Purpose Hall hosted by Leona P. Yap and Leni Nazareth Rivera from BSED EN 1 1. A “kalutang” performance was presented by

The first speaker, Prof. Arnold Rosales Lapuz, graduated as Magna Cum Laude from the University of the Philippines (UP) with Masters in Philippine Studies, discussed about the shifting of language, sociocultural, multiculturalism and how language is essential asthebridgeto createadialoguefor every Filipino. He emphasized that instead of giving much attention of our difference, let’s focus on the similaritiesofourlanguage.

“If you will love the language and your country, it is that moment when you realize the relevance of forever in us,” Mr. Andayasaid.

The day ended with the convocation and oath taking of the newly elected officers from the various academic and non academic organizations presented by Mrs. Anna Madonna Arellano, Office of theStudentServicesHead.

(John Rex F. Falguera)

Battle of Persuasion Shakes

PUP San Juan

A battle of brain and confidence to persuade had taken on the event last August 13, 2019 at the Multi Purpose Hall of Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) San Juan.

Wika2019,theBachelorofScience in Entrepreneurship facilitated the Pagsulat ng Sanaysay (Essay Writing) activity with the theme

“Pag angat ng Kamalayan ng Mamamayan sa Halaga ng Multilingwalismo Para sa Pagkakaroon ng Isang Bansang Pilipino” held at the Audio Visual Room1oftheUniversityonAugust

6.

Promoting multilingualism and awakening the hearts that boil for one language among the university students was to fulfill in the writing activity. Additionally, it tendstobringoutstudent’sskillsin creative writing beyond their

2

snatched the first place among the and year levels of various courses followed by Patricia Ann SantosofBSED EN11andMedjie Avellano of BSEDEN 21 being the second and third placers, respectively.

Mrs. Jane Mendoza, Mr. Marvin Lobos and Ms. Joevelyn Soralvo professors from PUP San Juan specializing in Filipino and Communicationsubjects,judgedthe saidactivity.

(Josef Ree Diamond T. Cusi)

In line with the celebration of Buwan ng Wika 2019 with the theme, “Wikang Katutubo Tungo sa Isang Bansang Filipino”, the officers of the Collegiate of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) of Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BSENT) arranged an Impromptu speech contest with the tagline #IPAGLABANMO to test the wit and confidence of the 12 contestants representing their sections.

Each participant was given a 5 minute preparation and 3 minute presentation to speak about their chosen topic which constitutes the current economic and social issues in the Philippines.

On the awarding held on August 20, 2019, this year’s Dagliang Talumpati 1st placer is Lovenia Grace Garde of BSENT 2 1, while Mr. Pedro III De La Cruz of BSBA FM 2 2 and Ms. Hakamiah Joy Cortezano of BSA 1 1 are the 2nd and 3rd placers, respectively.

In an interview with CEO President, Mr. Kenneth Culala said, "We’re so glad to accomplish it successfully, especially when we heard how the participants deliver their speeches, and hoping that the audience learned a lot from the participants.”

The winner of the competition also represented the Campus in the recently held University Academic Contest for Dagliang Talumpati at the PUP Main Campus.

(Pedro III M. Dela Cruz)

A group picture of the new student leaders of PUP San Juan with Mrs. Raquel Arevalo, Administration and Registration Head; Mr. Alfred Pagalilawan, Academic Programs Head; Director Jaime Gutierrez, Jr., and Mrs. Anna Madonna Arellano, Office of the Student Services Head.

NEWS Angel Plazo from BSENT 2 2, 1st placer in Paggawa ng Sanaysay Contest.

JPIA Holds Pagsulat ng Tula Parley

As part of the Buwan ng Wika celebration in Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) San Juan, the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) organized a “Pagsulat ng Tula” contest last August 15, 2019 at Room 209 to showcase the talents of PUPiansin poetrywriting.

With the theme, "Pili pinas: Wikang Katutubo, Salamin ng Kutura at Pagkatao,” 21 students from different courses and sections joined the saidcompetition.

“The organization’s objective in creating this contest (Pagsulat ng Tula) is to help the PUP San Juan students to share their skills and talents that are aligned in literary. Moreover, the organization also wanted to help the school in spreading awareness

and creating additional knowledge to fellow students of PUP San Juan regarding Buwan ng Wika,” Jennifer Melegrito, JPIA Vice President for Non Academics said.

“In addition, this event served as a pathway in creating more opportunities in widening the students’ knowledge about the “Buwan ng Wika” so by this, we think its purpose was met,” she added.

The judges of this contest were Wesley Mier Datu, President of Collegeof Computer Information Sciences (CCIS) Student Council,and Gabriel Jadz Garcia, President of College ofTourism, Hospitality, and TransportationManagement (CTH TM) Student Council from

PUP Main Campus. Engelbert Prince Madla (BSENT 2 1) got the first place in the poetry writing contest followed by Mikaela

Julia Natividad (BSED EN 2 1) and Lyzette Dela Cruz (BSENT 2 2) having the second andthird places.

(Portia G. Avelino)

Nightfall Glance: Cultural Night and Acquaintance Party 2019

Germina, President of HM Soc said.

"To my fellow stu dents in PUPSJ, we should support every event that may happeninourschool,cooperate and participate every activity they will make for us,” she added.

Madonna Arellano, Office of the Student Services Head; Mr. AlfredPagalilawan, Academic ProgramsHead; andMr.Jaime P. Gutierrez, University Di rector, were also held during the Cultural Night.

PUPSJCampusGrounds

22 stunning pairs of students dressed with different cultural attires rocked the UniversitygroundslastOctober 30,2019.

Improvised and recy cled ethnic traditional attires from different regions, flaunt allovertheschool grounds, as Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) San Juan celebrates the last event for BuwanngWika2019.

The students from 22

participating sections made their ethnic attires based on the region they picked, which was organized by the Hospitality Management (HM) Societyand ledbyMrs,JaneMendoza.

"It’s a celebration of Buwan ng Wika, so we want to show them the culture that we have here in the Philippines by simply having their regional attire and dialect as well as presentingtheirculturaldances. It is for everyone's awareness of what we have here and we must be proud of it," Danielle

In line for the celebration, the awarding of those students who participated in the recently concluded academic events, including Dagliang Talumpati, Pagsulat ng Tula, and Pagsulat ng Sanaysay, led by Mrs. Anna

After the awarding, an Acquaintance Party arranged by the Student Assembly (SA) ended up the month long celebration through different games and activities for the students.

(Pedro III M. Dela Cruz)

Honorable judges from PUP Main Campus with Rommel Gonzaga, our Student Assembly President: Mr. Gabriel Jadz Garcia (to the left) and Wesley Mier Datu, (to the right).

Mayor Francis Zamora with PUP SJ Faculty.

Maskara Festival dance presentation of BSA 1 1 and 1 2 students.

Buwan ng Wika Confab 2019

Pursuant to the proclamation of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which was to observe the year 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages (IYIL) and Republic Act No. 10066 which was to promote and conserve the ethnic languages of our country, as well as to promote its significance, especially to young Filipinos, the (Filipino Department) of PUP San Juan, in accordance with the guidelines of the Komisyon ng

Wikang Filipino (KWF), led the observance of the 2019 Buwan ng Wika with the theme, “Wikang Katutubo: Tungo sa Isang Bansang Filipino,” from August 1 31.

As part of the celebration of the Buwan ng Wika, spearheaded by Mrs. Jane Mendoza and the Student Assembly (SA), the university held competitions and activities for the students for them to nurture a greater love and understanding about the importance of the languages in the country and the dialects which are near to fade away.

The different academic

organizations held events such as Wikang Filipino exhibit and convocation headed by Young Educators Society (YES), film showing by the Governing League of Information Technology Challengers (GLITCH) and competitions like Pagsulat ng Sanaysay (Essay Writing) and Dagliang Talumpati (Extem poraneous Speech) led by the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Orga nization (CEO) and Pagsulat ng Tula (Poem Writing) organized by the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA).

During the Cultural Night and Fashion Show organized by

the Hospitality Management (HM) Society, which served as the closing program held at the university grounds, different recycled ethnic attires from all regions, made by the students of every section were showcased.

The awarding for the aca demic competitions, led by Mrs. Anna Madonna Arellano, Office of the Student Services Head; Mr. Alfred Pagalilawan, Acade mic Programs Head and Mr. Jaime Gutierrez, University Di rector, were also conducted to end the month long celebration.

(Lovenia Grace Garde)

Digital 360 Rocks

Digital 360 Team

Ms. Gretchen Ho, Mr. Jeff Vadillo, Mr. Henry Motte Muñoz, and Ms. Ma.

Gia Grace Baquiran Sison conducted a seminar with the theme, "Find Yourself" which tackled fake news, self love,

mental health issue, and career exploration last August 23, 2019 in the Multi Purpose Hall of Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) San Juan.

Everyone was excited in the arrival of the speakers as they were welcomed by the Student Assembly (SA) Vice President

PUP San Juan

Ms. Kathleen Muñoz, which was also the director of this event.

"I felt like the vibe and atmosphere made the students feel excited," Ms. Muñoz said.

Ms. Ho, the first speaker, discussed fake news followed by Mr. Vadillo who tackled self love while Ms. Baquiran Sison and Mr. Motte Muñoz explained mental health issue and career exploration.

"Best way to identify fake news, unang una kailangan tingnan mo muna 'yung source, kung anong website ang nagsabi nu'n, kung sino 'yung nagsabi," Ms. Ho said.

As for Mr. Vadillo, he ended his speech saying, "As when you accept the difficulties, mas magiging easy ka sa sarili mo, hindi ka masyadong magagalit.Loveyourself."

And to successfully deliver the awareness regarding mental health issue and career exploration, Ms. Baquiran Sison left a word saying, "Own how

you feel. Own who you are even your darkest you. You have to embrace that because you will learn from that, and eventually you will learn how to use that as your own power to guide others. And so, you see yours is never selfish, in fact, the more selfier you practice, the more selfless you become."

This event had a preparation of two months headed by Mr. Rogie Deleña, Overall Administrator of Digital 360, together with the student leaders of PUP San Juan and Ms. Anna Madonna Arellano, Office of the Students Services Head.

Student leaders from different organizations built up working committees to ensure the success of the said event consisting of Marketing and Documentation, Technical, Me dical, Logistics, Risks and Mana gement, and Production..

PUP JPIA Manila Spearheads 27th Annual Accountancy Week

Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Mabini Campus celebrates its 27th Annual Accountancy Week headed by the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) Manila with the theme, “Valor: Blazing the Covet for Triumph” held this July 15 23, 2019. It aims to encourage every Isko and Iska to have fun, build camaraderie, highlight the value of sportsmanship in exploring the new horizon.

The welcoming of the Accountancy week started with a kick off parade which was participated by the nine kingdoms in-

spired from Game of Thrones namely Stark, Greyjoy, Arryn, Tully, Lannister, Targaryen, Tyrell, Baratheon, and Martell. Lannister represented PUP San Juan and PUP Sta. Rosa.

Each kingdom prepared their loudest cheers, raises their own flags, their stunning and hot muse and escort, and ready to conquerand reign the land.

After the kick off parade, the kingdoms were gathered at the Freedom Park for the opening ceremony It was a day full of bravery, inspiration, determination and passion as the guest speaker of this

year’s celebration was Senator Cynthia A. Villar.

In her speech, she emphasized the essence of education and how it is important to one’s life. She shared her life story and her husband, Manuel “Manny” Villar’s storyfor being an accountant and financial analyst. Started from humble beginnings at Tondo, Manila, Manny worked hard to provide for his own education. Her speech ended with inspiring students to work harder as at the end of the day, all their sweats, pain andfrustrations willbe paid off.

The highlight of each

Annual Accountancy Week tarpaulin drop off in PUP Sta. Mesa.

year’s Accountancy week is the drop off of the tarpaulin which is the sign that the Accountancy weekhas begun.

(Continued

Mrs. Anna Madonna Arellano with Digital 360 Team.

Ms. Grechen Ho as she gives her talk about fake news.

Mr. Jeff Vadillo giving his inspirational talk about self love.

Mr. Henry Motto Muños speaking about career exploration.

Dr. Gia Sison talks about the importance of mental health.

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For this 27th Annual Accountancy week, these are the gains of House Lannister or PUP San Juan JPIA:

JOURNALYMPICS:

News Writing

Amorlyn Bolaso(1st Runner up)

Editorial Writing

Portia Avelino (Champion)

OUTSPOKEN:

Speak up Poetry

GiftjoyMiape(1st Runnerup)

Blackout Poetry

AileenVasallo (2nd Runner up)

SPORTS: Badminton:

Singles Women

Rachelle Andrea Insigne (1st Runner up)

Singles Men

John DexterSabilala (Champion)

BASKETBALL:

(1st Runner up)

Michael Angelo Amparo

NeilJoshua Chua

John Lian Mariazeta

Michael Estabaya Kyle Guidote

John Dominick Reyes Niño Ilustre Ace Lim

Dacer Oliver

Diether Germina

Earl Spencerlmido

MYTHICAL 5:

Michael Angelo Amparo

OUTDOOR GAMES:

Dodgeball (1st Runner up)

Erica Bustamante

Ihsan Isah Zaman

John Lian Mariazeta

Celine Lara Fabayos

Trichelle Ria Garaza Cristanner Paller

Amorlyn Bolaso

1st runner up News Writing (Accountancy Week PUP Main)

Entrepreneurs Together: CEO Observes GA 2019

The Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) held its first General Assembly for A.Y. 2019 2020 at the Polytechnic Universityof the Philippines (PUP) San Juan Multi Purpose Hall with its Old school theme last September 21,2019.

Approximately 75 students from Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BSENT) gathered at the hall, along with the leadership of its President, Kenneth Culala from BSENT 2 2 and guidance of its adviser, Mrs. Rizza Valdez deVera.

The said event is held yearly by the organization to help the students from different year levels to have a get together and to know more about each other, as well as to let its officers present their General Plan of Activities (GPOA) for the A.Y. 2019 2020.

As Mr. Culala said, “The Assembly lessened the freshmen’s hesitation on approach-

ing its sophomores as well as built a stronger relationship betweenthe two yearlevels”.

“I really felt nervous before the event started, for it was my first time to lead an organization. But when I saw that everyone enjoys it, I felt relieved,”headded.

Moreover, Mrs. de Vera, CEO Adviser said, “she’s hoping“to have more eventsfor

the organization, and if possible, to have one for each month,” which excites its members fortheupcomingones.

According to the officers of the organization, their future events and plans will be a seminar for the BSENT freshmen, opening of the Entrepreneurial Laboratory and its Coffee Shop onNovember.

(Lovenia Grace M. Garde)

GLITCH Joins Pista

ng Mapa 2019

tion for the College of Education to offer a Eucharistic Celebration for those who will be taking the Board Licensure Examinations for Teachers (BLEPT).

The Mass for BLEPT Takers was held last September 28, 2019 at the JV Hall of the Hospitality Management Building. It was presided by Fr. Mark Marbella, a 32 year old priest of St. John the Baptist Church.

Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English (BSED EN) sponsored the celebration and was hosted by the Young Educator’s Society (YES) which is composed of Joaquin Lugay as commentator, Ella

mon Cabañal, Fearn Aspan, Naressa Arguelles, Rica Rivera, and Maricel Lanuzga.

The highlight of the mass was the priest’s inspirational message. His message inspired the BLEPT takers to become teachers as role models and active agents of social transformation, rather than earning the license and LPT title.

The event ended with Ms. Carmelyn Racca’s (YES President) speech of gratefulness and best wishes to our BLEPT Takers and a festive celebration.

(Jose Rafael Joaquin G. Lugay)

To promote digital mapping outside the National Capital Region (NCR) and for the purpose of developing the sense of volunteerism to the youth, Professor Erwin Olario organized an event Pista ng Mapa 2019 and CWTS ++ Program held at the Foundation University in Dumaguete, NegroslastAugust1 3,2019.

PistangMapaisafree of charge outreach activity to generate public interest, and promote the use of open (geo) data and free software; gather and grow enthusiast,amongthe public and private sector, and local communities in the PhilippinesoutsidetheNCR.

Two digital volunteers from Bachelor of Science in InformationTechnology, Joseph Matthew Pada, President of Governing League of Information Technology Challengers (GLITCH) and Ron Casingal

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BS Entrepreneurship students during their General Assembly at PUPSJ Multi Purpose Hall.

BLEPT takers with Mass Priest presider Father Mark Marbella at the JV Hall of HM building.

Leadership: Service, Passion and Commitment

GLITCH, SA Hosts Cyber Security Awareness Seminar

Last October 23, 2019 GLITCH and SA conducted a Cyber Awareness Security Seminar at the Multi Purpose Hall of PUP San Juan, with the participation of students from differentcourses.

The Induction and Oath Taking ceremony for the new set of officers and members of the Rotaract Club of Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) San Juan Campus College of Education was held last September 7, 2019 at PUP Conference Room. The Champion President of Rotaract Club of PUP San Juan, Ms.Carmelyn C. Racca, together with the Champion President of the Rotary Club of San Juan Neopolitan Mr. Arman Espino, Secretary Laurene San Juan, the Rotarians of the Rotary Club of San Juan Neopolitan, Professor Raquel A. Arevalo, their adviser as well as the Office of the Student Services Head of the PUP San Juan Mrs. Donna M. Arellano, attended the said event. Champion President, Mr. Espino, imparted his inspirational speech for both members and officers. One of his notable line was “leadership is about service, sustaining the passion and commitment and growing new leaders.” Having the new set of members and officers, the organization is rooting for more successful projects.

Enthusiasm and willingness to serve the organization is what theyneed. Theyneed someone who possesses a heart that is full of passion. Passion to serve the community and be part of the change and development in the future. Being a leader, you should start the change within yourself, be committed, be consistent and they should love what they are doing. That what it takes to become a leader for change.

(Princess Mae P. Plugio)

Joseph Matthew Pada, GLITCH President, opened the program addressing the significance of the seminar for everyone. The speaker Rodel N. Villarez talked about the fundamentals of cyber security, social media usage, fake news and how to spot one, including the cyberbullying and doing a smartusagetogetridofhacking.

During an interview Pada mentioned ‘The main objective of this Cyber Security Awareness Seminar is to empower the students of PUPSJ in being ready of the threats ahead specially in this digital era

everyone “I would say that be smart in your activity in the internet.Followthefundamentals of cyber security that would really be assistance in protecting yourself; use it as a guide. Also don’t be a threat to other users in the internet; it’s already a not so healthy environment. Be one of

ifyou’renotfamiliarwithcertain threats. Basically, if you are aware then you can protect yourself. The knowledge you have even if you don’t have a deep level of understanding technology it will still help you understanding you have the right foundation in cyber security,” he

The seminar ended with closing remarks from the GLITCH VP Internal Harley

(John Rex F. Falguera)

Share the Joy: A Pre Christmas Gathering with Love

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were sent to this local area and participatedonthesaidevent.

As Joseph said, “It was an experience where I become a catalyst for change and to learn more about the standpoint of mapping in the otherareaofthePhilippines”.

Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) San Juan Campus, College of Education, conducted an Outreach Program last September 8, 2019 at Gabay sa Landas Foundation, Angono, Rizal. There were 21 kids who were the target beneficiaries of the organization, who had a lot of fun and exciting activities with various special prizes, followed by giving of foods while having a special dance number from Jollibee, as well as the special numbers from the members of the Rotaract Club.

The Club members handed slippers and loot bags

made possible by the Rotary Club of SanJuan Neopolitan.

According to the Champion President of the Club Ms. Carmelyn C. Racca, “We felt happy and contented, because we knew that those efforts that we exerted, made a mark to the kids, especially seeing them genuinely happy, made our hearts melt with joy, as well as making them positively motivated to their future.”

With that, they can say that they met their objective of imparting joy and love to the kids,

For Ron Casingal, this event is a whole new experience that excites him, going out of the box he is used to be, and maxing out his strength and skills that he can share to otherpeople.

“It was a smallhelp that can be a big help when compiled and puzzled together,”bothvolunteerssaid.

(Pedro III M. Dela Cruz)

and the essence of Christmas. Sharing the happiness not just for the kids, but also for the members and officers of the organization. For them, there is no better gift than having a Christmas full of love and happiness.

(Princess Mae P. Plugio)

Professor Rodel N. Villarez, speaker in the Cyber Security Awareness Seminar.

Gabay sa Landas Foundation beneficiaries with Rotaract Officers.

NPU No More

Consolidated Senate Bill No. 2037 and House Bill No. 9023 also called as the National Polytechnic University (NPU) Bill that tends to strengthen the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) in terms of status and its institutional and fiscal autonomy is a good catch because it would mean very real support for the university as a whole. However, President Rodrigo Duterte vetoed the said bill with the accompaniment of a letter stating his remarks on PUP’s reassessment in light with its current performance ranking among State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in the country.

According to the latest data ranking of the leading state universities in the Philippines by UniRank this 2019, Polytechnic University of the Philippines ranked 6th among 231 Philippine higher education institutions. President Duterte’s vetoing of the said bill, therefore, implies only three things: either he is unaware of the university’s current ranking and performance, he intends to allocate the funds on more significant purposes, or he has any other valuable reasons as to not support the promotion, nurturing and protecting each Isko and Iska’s right to accessible quality education.

Through the years, PUP has been one of the leading state universities in the Philippines, alongside University of the Philippines (UP).

Unfortunately, with more than 70,000 students from different branches and campuses, PUP has lesser budget it needs to operate. According to General Appropriations Act of 2019, UP has an estimated budget of P 17 billion. Meanwhile, PUP only got a mere P1.5 billion. Compared to the number of students the 2 universities have, evidently PUP got more, as UP only have a rounded off 61,000 students. These figures should sink in to our President .

With this predicament, it was just underappreciated that PUP also snatched the 5th place on the latest CPA licensure examination, dominated the 2019 Civil Engineering Board Exam with three PUPians securing its’ top spots, tops the Psychometrician, Electrical Engineering and Electronics Technician board examinations, and surpasses national passing rate in the May 2019 Civil Engineering Licensure Examination a sign, or maybe even a valid fact that granting the school a privileged status will not lead to a fiscal disadvantage to the government in comparison to the claims of President Duterte.

The previously proposed Senate Bill No. 2037, regarding National Polytechnic University Bill has for its purpose the strengthening and developing professional courses and other technical programs of all PUP branches through the granting of NPU status and fiscal autonomy to the said university a community of financially challenged but deserving students. Whatever reason Duterte has for vetoing the said bill if it is considered reasonable at all only proves the administration’s inconsiderate priorities. This only proves the administration lack of foresight with regards to what matters most in prioritizing the progress of a Third World Country EDUCATION.

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Whatever reason Duterte has for vetoing the said bill— if it is considered reasonable at all— only proves the administration’s

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discriminating them as rebels with these actions, we should understand where are they coming from. It is not a crime to fight for your rights as a student; when it is expressed lawfully and, in the terms, where no one is being troubled, nothing is wrong with it. Student activismaslongastheyare not going beyond the limits, is not bad, and should highly be encouraged.

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is not new to student activism especially the

through protests or simply writing matters that concernourcountry.

In this era of social injustice, inequality, and divisiveness, student activism in its essence provides a much more neededvisionofidealism.It promotessocialchangeas reflected by the chief grievances in the political dynamics,andforstudents, this is not a waste of time when their objectives are met.Everrememberedthe ‘dose pesos’ (Php 12.00) per unit tuition activists raised when the free tuition law was not yet existing?

Studentmovements hailed

However, when activisms gone mad, from shouting to vandalizing on the corners of the school and burning chairs or properties funded by the government, it is the time we could say that student activists are already hitting below the belt. These inappropriate acts shouldn’tbeestablished.

Today, student activisms are still prevalent, and attheend of theday, no one can hinder us from practicing our right to freedom of speech. Student activism is not a crime, we should be mindful of that. Perhaps, PUPians are overwhelmed in themovementsthey are conducting but we should look closely to the sole purpose of their deeds, and understand them more. We are not tolerating violence or mischievous acts, we are tolerating undertakings to fight for students’ rights, and be more of an intellectualactivist.

PUP LABAN!

Home Breaks and House Aches

MARIGOLD

A ball of sunshine, that’s how Ella’s classmates would describe her. You would normally see her at school smiling from ear to ear and beaming with so much delight that lightens the mood. Just like any other person. She feels satisfied whenever she makes somebody else happy with her lame puns and facades. Yes, she is that epitome of happiness in everyone else’s eye, but little did they know, the glitter and gloss that she puts on her words, hides a shadow of how sad she is due to the reality at home that she has

The concept of a broken family is never new to us, it is safe to assume that we all know that it is hard to be in a situation where in your family isn't sticking together due to some reasons. I believe that people who grew up from a broken family don’t have it easy, it must be sad knowing that you have to wake up one day where the last person you have in mind to leave is slowly drifting away and that person who you expects to see you from the crowd as you achieve your milestones in life, is slowly making their way to the exit for they have to cheer for another. I am convinced that growing up from a broken family is paining, however every time I encounter that concept, another painful idea came into my mind and this question can explain it, “The family that raised you isn’t broken, but have you ever feel like your family is breaking you?”

I believe that a family is capable of breaking us either emotionally or physically, either that family member is conscious about it or not. They can hurt us in different ways and one of the most common methods of doing so is by comparing. It sucks every time a family member compares us to person who is doing well than us to the point that rather than being motivated to strive for the same achievement, you end up being more disheartened and feel worthless especially if you’re doing your best to achieve something, but they still see is as not enough because other people are doing it better. Second, they can sometimes a bit controlling especially in choosing for the career you’ll take. There are some instances wherein they hinder you from the career that you like for the career that they have in mind is different from your plans either because they don’t see the career that you like isn’t profitable for their liking, etc.

Family is the basic foundation of human society as what school taught us, they are the people who we can count on during those times that it seems like the world is falling apart and there is no glint of hope. Getting back from the short story on the beginning, Ella can’t hate her family for she’s one of the people who believe that despite the shortcomings of our respective families, it is hard to loathe them for we know that their approach might upset us sometimes, we know that they only want the best for us. Yes, it is hard to heal in the same place that wounded you and so it is hard to find happiness in the same place that you lost it but I believe that those are not applicable when it comes to family. At the end of the day, they are still the people that make us see the beauty and the darkness of the world. They have a special place in our hearts simply because they are our family and so they are irreplaceable.

Ana Lucilla A. Bartolo

Juan

The Beauty About Passion

goforwehavetofocusonathing or two especially in college. College requires us to have a decision on who to become someday, from the moment that we have to write the course we plantotaketolivingeachdayto get closer to it. The future seems oblique but rather than fearing the uncertainty, it's better to be

way for you have to give it a lot of thought and allot time to thinkifthecareerthat.

Being passionate also comes with the strength to conquer your fears in what the future lies ahead of you. Being passionate lights up the fire inside you to do your best, strive forgreatnessandtosetyourself in a goal to be better each day. Most importantly, you would know that you are passionate about the career that you choose when it makes you happy. When your heart and mind meet and tell you to do it regardless of what will other people say because after all, being passionate about your career requires no one but you. Other people may tell you off but if you're passionate about something, you would push the doorsevenifthesigntellsyouto pullit.

We only live once, make sure that when our life flashes before our eyes, what you choose to become is worth watching. Choose the career that can bring your passionate side, yes, it may be hard but it's harder to live to achieve something that your heartdoesn'tdesire.

count if the people you love may show you that you can never make it. As John Maxwell once said, “an attitude is little more than a mood or predominant emotion sustained over time. Its roots are in ward but its fruit is outward. It is our best friend or our worst enemy”.

So, what does it mean? You should not be drowned by the negative things that may come on your way they’re just stepping stones to what you really want for!

What about the prejudice? Isn’t it that rumors come from certain things that are somehow true and somehow not? It doesn’t matter! As long as you know that what you’re doing is something that never hurts anyone, just keep going! You should realize that most of the time, people who tend to judge and mock others are those who cannot have the attention that they want. That’s why they focus on pulling down people who keep moving forward.

How are you going to unveil

this system anyway? First, think about the most important reason why you’re still trying to do things, why you keep on going, why you still strive: think

Then, reminisce the moments your most unforgettable days or even nights, may it be the best or the worst. Have you ever thought why you have to undergo those things? Because there will always be a reason behind it and only you can answer such.

Afterwards, ask yourself who are those people who keep on telling you that they’re always here for you? Then try to compare it with those who tell you that you can never improve. Isn’t it that the first type of people is more valuable, more important and closer to your heart? So why bother yourself by what others say?

More importantly, ask yourself the things that matter more. Instead of querying about what you have done wrong or what do you lack, why some people tend to pull me down or whatever, what about asking of what do you have and what you can do to achieve your goal through it?

Apparently, how do you feel when things go your way? What about the feeling when you’re almost there? Come to think of it. The only way to unveil prejudice is not just to prove them wrong, but through realizing within yourself that you are not just like that, because you can be more than that you just got to have to believe you can have that attitude of trying until you still can! Ask yourself the right questions and have the best answers right ahead!

As one of my favorite authors uttered, “The uncreative mind can spot wrong answers, but it takes a creative mind to spot wrong questions.”

Have you ever heard the line that “the ones who are updated are never out of style?” maybe yes for some reason. So what? The trend here is the knowledge itself. Since “knowledge is power”, discovering the importance of media literacy is also a great challenge and privilege to us as budding professionals of our generation the techie generation!

We don’t have to beupdatedoneverylittle thingthat’shappeningon our surroundings just to prove that we’re not left behind. Media literacy is not just about knowing theuseofsomeappsand using different photoand videoeditorsonoursocial media posts. It’s

something more than that!

Don’t you know that technology started even before the word itself was being used? Yes, indeed! But what about today’s medium? They are almost invading our daily lives. Almost everything we do and wherever we go uses the technology and its advancements to make our lives easier, works faster and way of living better, yet our inter personal communication somehow worse. Aside fromthoseprosandcons, what do we really need to learn more about our techsavvyworld?

It’s being know ledgeable enough to make use of the advancements that we have to create or foster

an idea on how we can make an impact to our world! Since being information literate acquires critical thinking and a lot more, it’s the same thing with media literacy!

It’s more than just an update of the newest release of Apple’s gadget,thenewesttrend in Youtube or even knowing the best tips for an Instagramable post. It’sjustsomethingthatwe needtodiscover.

Think about how theonlineshopsboomed the market! Isn’t it that they did not only use technology to promote, but took advantage of it togainprofit andhelped more people to have a job! That’s just one. What aboutyou?

Whether you’re an

I.T. student or not, a business person or not, a tech lover or not, what makes you a part of this challenge is that we are all members of the technological generation and in this season, being outdated is never an option.

So, what are you waiting for? Just don’t stopatbeingafanofan app, create one! Don’t just comment on a bad post on social media, postamorevaluableand responsible one! Don’t just leave your phones and opportunities hanging on the games you see, make a difference! Don’t just be contented of what the market offers, explore more and give it your bestshot!

Marigold

Ana Lucilla A. Bartolo

Lovenia Grace M. Garde

“Asthetendencyofcountriesthathavebeentyrannizedover,whenthey onceshakeofftheyoke,istoadoptthefreestgovernment…likethebeatof the pendulum, by a law of reaction the Islands will probably declare Dr.JoseP.Rizal,LaSolidaridad

The vision of a federal form of governance for our country started from our national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal. Since the start of his term, our President, Rodrigo Duterte wants a federalized government, and with his remaining 3 years in the position, it may not be feasible to push federalism anymore. However, a federal form of government, if enacted, will likely prove a bane rather than a boon for our

Federalism is a form of government where significant powers are shared between a federal or central governing authority and the regional or state governments. Under this type of government, Philippines, especially those incapable regions, may not be as geared up for autonomy as others.

According to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), shifting to a federal government will entail billions of pesos. Cost will be in the range of P44 72 billion, not even considering changes in the judiciary. States will also have to spend for the elections of their officials.

Likewise, studies show that only few states are capable of raising enough taxes to suffice their own needs. In a shift to a federal government, states should have to keep pace with the changes. Poorer states would have to raise their taxes in order to adapt, but that wouldn’t be possible due to lack of natural resources and skilled labors, compared to the richer states. Richer states such as Metro Manila will have more advantage, hence, resulting to uneven development among states.

Division rather than unity is another thing. Regionalism is already challenging the sense of unity in the country. Federalism encourages competition, and it is alienating, leading to increased hostility between ethnic groups in the country, which will further divide the country rather than unite.

Federalism may seem to fit our country well. In reality, however, disadvantages of federalism outweigh its advantages. Compromising benefits such as economic independence, decongestion of Metro Manila, power over funds, and solution to Mindanao conflict come out as great but if we are to consider its establishment, more efforts should be done by our national government in order for the federalism to work. Government should work out first the proposed Equalization Fund which aims to dole out funds to help poorer states.

Rhythm of Our Ethnicity: Reviving Kalutang

Out of two pieces of wood that are strucked against each other, Kalutang was invented. Its sounds and melodies vary, which depends upon the woods' depth and length. Uniquely, these woods came from a very certain endemic tree of Kwatingan which was found at Marinduque. At first, prior to its classification as a cultural instrument, indigenous people of Marinduque used it as a tool to warn signals and leisure. However, it has been said that the first band who introduced this as their organ was the Tirso Band that gave birth to various music that is created using this piece of Kwatingan tree.

In commemoration with that, Professor Allan A. Navida decided to build the Office for Culture and Arts (OCA) in Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) San Juan. His aim was to introduce and strengthen the Culture and Arts which we have here in the Philippines. Unfortunately, the said exhibition for the culture and arts became inactive.

However, this recent month of August, Professor Jane Mendoza decided to revive and showcase the Kalutang instrument again in connection with the event that has a theme of “Wikang Katutubo: Tungo sa Isang Bansang Filipino.” She gathered students who have a skill for playing musical instruments. She made it possible as the students from Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Financial Management (BSBA FM) which are Daryl Clark Abor, Jansen Fortin, Ihsan Isah Zaman, and Dominic Shem Soliva performed various Filipino folk songs, with the use of the Kalutang as musical instrument.

Implicitly, their main objective is to show that our beloved school is not just sort for academics but also in a cultural holistic way. Its purpose was also to embody nationalism to students and give pride to fellow Filipinos and for our country.

Kalutang is a vital part of our culture and we, as a Filipino, have a role to spread its identity. So, for those students who wanted to learn and play indigenous instruments, the said group was still looking and always open to acquire members. To make it more persuading, Daryl one of their fellow members said that, “Dapat hindi natin ikahiya kung ano o sino tayo. Be whoyou are, be Filipino and enlighten it with actions.”

Evidently, our culture speaks not only to our various indigenous instruments but also to the Rhythm of our Ethnicity.

By: (Syntax_Quill) Aileen M. Vasallo

CREATIVITY BEYOND

LIMITATIONS

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In the month of August, an Art Exhbition was presented for the students of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) San Juan. As part of the “Buwan ng Wika” celebration of the said campus, the exhibitionaboutartfea tured alotoflocalarts and heritage that can be found around the co untry of the Philippines. It was conducted by the Bachelor of Scie nce in Accoun tancy, which is for the sub ject Art Appre ciation underProfessorDulceAristo renas.

The theme of the Art Exhbition was Filipino Local Art. They focused on local treasures of the Philippines about the field of arts. They introduced various heritage spots, Philippine heroes, and other forms of art. According to Prof. Aristorenas, the symbolism of the exhibition which is the mark that the

2nd year students from BSA 2 1 and BSBA FM 2 3 showcasing their talents using the instruments of Kalutang during the Buwan ng Wika Culminating Activity at the Multi Purpose Hall.

history of the Filipino cannot be separated from the Muslims, such as the hero named Lakandula. The only message that the exhibit wants to convey to the students is that, they should be proud of being a Filipino, they should be proud of the Phili ppines’ own art. People should be proud of the country’s art and heritage, however, they need to be expo sed with those, so that they will beabletoappre ciate and be proudofit.

As per Prof. Aristore nas, they met theirobjectives.Accordingtoher, there was one student who came to her just to tell that he was grateful that he learned a lot from the Art Exhibit, with that, she could say that it was a success. She wanted to ex tend her gra titude for the people behind the successful exhibition,

they are the Bachelor of Science in Acc ountancy first year students. Also, she said that she only gave some ins tructions and lists of heri tage to inc lude, and sheleftthejobwiththestudents. Letting them apply their own concepts and designs as part of their subject, to make the exhibit successful as possible. The goal is to create an attracting and creative exhibition with less expenses or as much as possible, without spending. As per the school director’s rule, the students were given a limit,and that willbe the result of their exhibit. She said, she discovered one thing from the exhibition and that is the word “creativity”. She said creativity is part of an Art. How will you able to create beyond the given limitations? How will you able to show your creativity? And that’s what you called Art. Art is creatingbeyondyourlimitations.

From strangers to partners, then all of a sudden back to being strangers again. In just a blink of an eye you found no one but you yourself alone, again.

If there is a creation, there is extinction from the present one. There are consequences that another value will take part of it. It first started from the glimpse of a perfect depiction of the realm of euphoria that soon enough turned out to be a greatest agony an unwanted bankruptcy. A fatal part in gambling world whereby it's your luck or knock.

inconsiderably, when the most valuable things in life achieved. An inevitable way of depreciation where by this asset will just left by its scrap value, or worse, can be worthless.

This is the reality of a person who fell in love one sidedly. An intended entry to gain and debited love by simply crediting self. An inconsiderate act to yearn the person we ever dreamed of the most even if nothing remains to ourselves. The transaction whereby investments go wrong and bankruptcy empowered.

“That’s okay! I’ll have allowance by next week, so I don’t have to worry about money!” “Money will come back, memories won’t.” “It’s okay if I spend money on my ‘friends’ at least they’ll like me.” “Should I buy this just to make me look cool in front of everyone?” “Should I buy these for my friends for them to continue to like me?” These thoughts or just these mindsets are just so wrong. As by Wil Rogers, “Many people spend money they earned to buy things they don’t want just to impress people.” Don’t put something sentimental into something to keep you surviving.

Money circulates everything from your needs down to your wants. You should be wise when it comes to spending and be determined to save it. Be smart about money. Money is something serious and should be takenwellcareof. Learn the do’s and don’ts when it comes to spending your money. If you want to spend it, spend it onto something you will use for many times not be-

cause it was trendy and cute, choose something comfortable. Oh, and please don’t use your money to please people, if they only like you because you have money, please leave them for they are not worth your money nor time.

You should be wise when it comes to spending money and be determined when saving it. Spend it into something more important and save it for future purposes. It will reflect on how you will become as a future professional. Because according to Jonathan Swift, a wise person should have money in their head, but not in their heart, in short practicality. Because as a Financial Management student, we are already learning how to handle money, so why should we carelessly spend money if we are majors about taking care about this? We are one of those people who will be handling money in a way that others couldn’t, so we shouldbewise anddon’tspend it onto something unnecessary.

People often yearn to conquer anything once they desire something or someone, no matter how expensive it is, without hesitations. Of course, with the help of a trusted one, a non current asset a person they could always lean on and will fight back, a shoulder to cry on. A mutual agent in the form of a partnership. Thereupon, these sole proprietors who become partners both tend to forsake things, events, and transactions that are unforeseen, appearing suddenly to the path they do not plan and consequently, creates unwanted casualties, loss and depreciation that unknowingly, builds new memories that will bind their bond.

Likewise, after earning its desired profit, the bond that was built on its long process suddenly goes unstable and disregarded. The essence of this asset that is constantly there who are willingly to be allocated just to fulfill the desired income of its partner will be neglected, unknowingly that in the end, this asset will turn to be an expense an unwanted expenditure that will be set aside after utilizing just to help gain income. The unnoticeable act that was often did,

Pursuing and settling to the things that we desire is not bad, but acknowledging its cost must always be merited and credited. The friend of yours is not an example of Opportunity cost that was just an option that you can easily trash by selecting alternative over another. Always do remember that proceeding to your next stepping stone is not possible if you do not merit the things that helped you push through. It is not always your goals that matter, sometimes, it is about the cost all the things or people who stayed to you until the end of your journey, matters most. Underestimating costs are evident and losing your investments in assets are inevitable if you will continue to do things your way. Learn to make your value increase before it all become worthless, because the people who helped you are your real income, your secured treasure.

Lastly, give importance in acknowledging the cost before this turned to be underestimated and those investments you struggled to have gone wrong.

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JP’s Principles

nce, there lived a man full of hopes and dreams for this country. And we are lucky we got to meet him, or better, some of us got the chance to hear these aspirations.

Prof. Jezreel M. Pattaguan, fondly called Sir JP by his students, teaches various Economics subjects in PUP SJ for almost two years now. He has been teaching for 10 years now. He started teaching at Cagayan State University (CSU) in Tuguegarao City, and began teaching in the campus in 2018. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of the Philippines, and graduate degree in Public Administration. He is also a licensed Environmental Planner. Currently, he is a Senior Economic Development Specialist at the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).

When we asked him what he thinks about teaching in PUP SJ, he said he has high regards for the students of PUP. Personally, he thought it might be hard to teach the students who are among the intellectual elite, and that students will be a little liberal. In his two years of teaching, he realized that PUP SJ students are eager to learn and very teachable. They can understand lessons easily and they catch up with the lessons effortlessly. One thing he also loves about teaching in PUP SJ is the culture of generosity and thoughtfulness imbibed in the lifestyle of the students and the faculty.

We asked him what made him go to teaching with the numerous jobs he can actually venture on as an Economics graduate. Sir JP shared that he comes from a family of teachers his mom and dad are both teachers, and aunts and uncles, cousins and pamangkinsfrom both sides of his family are teachers. It didn’t even take long until he decided to go to teaching. He felt he has it within him to go to the noblest profession even after graduating from college.

When we asked him about his motto as a teacher, he shared that he believes not all of students

have the same capacity to comprehend. He sets his target to make sure that at the end of every period, his students learned something new. We also asked how he feels about being awarded one of the teachers with high student evaluation for the previous semester. He said student’s evaluation validates their commitment and hardwork as teachers. “Itfeelsreallygoodknowingthatstudentsappreciatehowweteach”, he said. But with or without validation, he continues to do what he thinks can be his contribution to his community; that is to teach well, and make sure to produce quality citizens that make impact to the community.

He thinks Economics as a subject is difficult to understand in general. And knowing that some of his students are hard up in understanding math and graph, he devices ways to make learning more fun. He believes teaching is a collaborative effort. As long as the teacher does his job well, and the student does his part to learn, then there will be no problem. Giving unoandsingkois normal for him. Anyone in his class who deserves it, gets it.

In the future, Sir JP wants to spend full time on being a teacher. He said it is what he always wanted to do. But for now he believes he has to beef up his experiences so he can be worthy to go back to full time teaching.

concluded.

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Portia Avelino Student Publication (Paraseist)

he is the current Editor in Chief of the student publication, which is the Paraseist. She described herself as a dedicated, understanding, and a selfless leader. Her motto as a leader is, “To lead people, you should walk beside them. No matter what the situation goes, be there for them.” Ms. Avelino’s achievement as the head of Paraseist is to encourage others with the same interest as hers to join the team. That it enables them to share their talents as a journalist and grow in their organization. Another thing is that, she was able to inspire and make her co members show more of what they’ve got for the team and be their own kind of leaders as well. The project that she wants to pursue in PUP San Juan is to have a Freedom of Speech Campaign. As a student journalist and iskolar ng bayan, she declared that she wants to encourage her fellow students to become aware of what is happening inside and outside of the school, as well as to raise the students’ voices about it. Lastly, she wants to have a journalism workshop to allow not only the members of the publication, but also the other aspiring student journalists to be more equipped and knowledgeable about the field of journalism. Her advise for the future leaders of the university is, “Do not aim for the title or position. Aim for the good of your organization. Be a leader who is genuine and will wholeheartedly take the responsibility. Lastly, be a leader who also creates leaders.”

Jeramae Batoon

Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA)

he described herself as a grit, tough yet insuperable kind of leader. Her sentiment as a leader is “A great leader, is a great follower.” According to her, when it comes to the word 'achievement', trophies, plaques, medals and recognitions are just bonus, but the realm of success lies on every learnings. Moreover, the achievements of a great leaders do not depend on qualities. Ms. Batoon said that she cannot say that she is a great leader, however, she is not afraid of leading. With that, memories and experiences are her triumph. She will propose a project that will assure all courses will benefit from it. For instance, conducting and inviting a well known company to open the school in corporate world and to start creating connections with better opportunities. At long last, she shared her message to the future leaders of the school, “As a leader you should keep your head down to earth. Do not create a prism instead a square, where all things are equal. Never ignore your people, in fact ignore what you feel and apply what is right and just.”

Danielle Germina Hospitality Management (HM) Society

Ms. Germina is the new elected President of the Hospitality Management (HM) Society. Obedient, patient and a good listener, that is how she described herself as a leader. She said, “Being a leader, you must also be a good follower. You must lead them in each of their tasks, don’t let them feel like they are obliged to do it. Always bring them under your wings, lend your ears to listen, and be there for them, always.” and that’s what a leader should be. Based on her, she is not an achiever, however, on her current college year, being on the Dean’s List is already her accomplishment. As a leader, gaining experiences and friends are the real achievements for her. Having a lot of friends, will also bring a lot of experiences that will lead to various realizations in life. Creating interactions, enabling and opening up herself to listen to her friends’ sentiments about life, supported her to improve and to move along with them. Her chosen project to propose is to have a monthly activity for every organizations, for the students to get to know each other. Her advise to the future leaders is to enjoy their studies, and to always remember that there is no shortcut in reaching their dreams.

“A lot of struggle may be encountered, but always remember that the hardships will be all worth it. Keep on fighting for your dreams.”

Joseph Mattew Pada Governing League of Information Technology Challengers (GLITCH)

ou are in that position for a purpose, which is to serve your organization and school. Make the school proud, be the catalyst,” GLITCH President stated as he encourages the future leaders to make use of their power to help people. Mr. Pada described himself as an accessible, fair and

fun kind of leader. “Noblesse Oblige”, is a French expression, which means to act honorably and generously towards others, and that is his vision as leader. He can’t say that he already achieved something unless his term is officially done. Surpassing the first semester, he said “I think I managed to govern my organization (GLITCH) properly and even managed to make my success sor proud due to my activeness.” Mr. Pada and his organization are planning to propound a project that will be beneficial for the school, organizations and even to the city of San Juan. Nevertheless, he cannot tell it yet for it is still on the planning stage. He is also trying to keep some projects open as possible.

Carmelyn Racca

Young Educators’ Society (YES) and Rotaract

She was the Vice President Internal of the Young Educators’ Society (YES) last academic year, and now she is the newly elected President of YES. Ms.Racca is also the new President of the Rotaract Club of PUP San Juan College of Education. For her, she is an authoritative, responsible and an empowering leader. As a leader, she perceives that “Leadership is growing a new leader.” She considered her greatest achievements are the successful events and programs conducted by their organization, with the help of her co officers and members. If she’ll be given a chance, she wants to pursue a sanitary project, focusing on the health awareness of the students, as well as Eco projects. Her message to the future aspiring student leaders of the school, “Be responsible enough, because leadership is about service altruistic, dedicated and humble service. We are being elected into office, not to be served, but to serve our constituents.”

Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO)

Supportive, trustworthy and selfless, are the three suitable words to describe himself as a leader.

Mr. Culala admitted that he didn’t have enough background about leadership, even as a class officer, he has never experienced it before. This is his first academic year as an organization’s president. His first motto in life is “If you can do it, I can do it better.” However, the time he was elected to be the president of the organization, he changed it into “If they can do it, then give it to them.” Since as a president, he said he should be the one to guide what his fellow students or members will going to do, and he should be the one who must tell his officers the right thing to do. He reflects his position as the father of the family, for he learned to become a man in the situation, he needed to be strong as a leader in order to guide his officers. His greatest achievement by now is having himself as a leader, and realizing that he can do much more than just being a follower or a member. He wants to present an Honesty Store as his chosen project. He said his aim is to develop the goodness in the students of PUP San Juan. To wrap it up, he left a message for the future leaders of the school, “Don't think about your famousness just because you're the leader. Think about your community, on what good you can provide in every PUPSJ Student that's the real essence of leadership! Treat people as the ends themselves and never as means for your fame and success.”

Rommel Gonzaga

Junior Financial Executives (JFINEX) & Student Assembly (SA)

Mr. Gonzaga is on his first term as the newly elected president for the JFINEX and Student Assembly (SA). He is a jolly, adaptable and approachable type of leader. His vision in leading his fellow students to achieve the changes that they’ve been aiming for, was influenced by Mahatma Gandhi, which is “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” According to him, some of his achievements are “Being one of the Top 40 outstanding young leaders of ARCYL, and being the NCR Cluster Representative of the PUP system.” The Project entitled “Project: Tulong Estudyante,” aims to assist students not only in academic advancement or tutorial, however, to engage them to the extra curricular activites, that will help them appreciate and share their talents to the university.

This is Mr. Gonzaga’s message for the aspiring leaders of the university, “To my fellow Leaders, I am only here to show you how glorious PUP San Juan was. Glorious days are the years that PUP SJ receives awards not only academically but as well as in extracurricular activities. I know everyone was shocked on how I managed the Student Assembly. Student Assembly is composed not only by the elected officers but the student itself. Being the president of JFINEX and the SA is a hard job to which we need to set priorities which is our academe.” Furthermore, he suggested that, “We need to focus in our studies since that is the main goal that you enrolled in a university, but don’t forget that you need to enjoy and show that you can share your talent and skills through extracurricular activities. Just always remember, know your priorities.”

WrittenBy:(RosesN’Thorns)PrincessMaeP.Plugio

Kenneth Culala

LITERARY

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Sa gabing ito, pinagmamasdan ko ang Pinaglabanan Shrine, at ang nakapukaw ng aking atensyon ay ang monumento nito sa pinakasentro, ang “Kaluluwa ng Pinaglabanan”. Hindi ko mawari kung bakit napakapamilyar ng lugar na ito sa akin, para bang ako’y kabilang sa mga Katipunero na sumabak sa pinaglabanang nawawaglit sa aking isip.

“Sugod!” May mga Pilipinong nagsisigawan, para bang nasa likod ko lamang sila, ngunit sa paglingon ko ay wala akong nakita kundi ang madilim na gabi sa karimlan. May nakita akong nakasilip sa malayo, para bang pinagmamasdan ang bawat galaw ko. Binilisan ko ang aking lakad at kumakaripas ng takbo upang magtago, dumaan ako sa madilim at magubat na lugar kung saan ko nakita ang 'di inaasahan.

Mga sundalong nakaabang sa kagubatan at nakatago sa mga anino, pananamit nila’y panggera na animo’y ginamit noon pa man sa panahon ng Katipunan, hawak hawak nila’y kawayang matutulis, bolo, at mga armas na halatang ginawa lamang kinagabihan. Aking suot at armas ay kagaya ng sa kanila. Bigla akong nakaramdam ng takot at kaba na hindi ko maintindihan.

“Maghanda na kayo, sapagkat ngayong ika 30 ng Agosto, ibabalik natin ang kalayaang pinagkait sa ating Inang Bayan.” Sabi ng isang lalaki na kamukha ni Andres Bonifacio.

Tumatag ang aking loob, ngunit 'di mawala sa isip ko ang pagdududa. Totoo nga ba ang aking nasasaksihan o isang guni guni lamang?

“Sugod!” Nanginginig ang lupa gawa ng paglusob naming walung daang katipunero sa may dakong kaliwa. Binato ko ang aking kawayan sa pinakamalapit na Prayle at sinaksak ang katabi gamit ang bolo. Nagsiputukan ang mga baril ng kalaban, ngunit 'di ito sapat para tigilan kaming lahat. Hindi nagtagal ay napasaamin ang

imbakan ng pulbura o kung tawagin nilang El Polvorin.

Karamihan sa Katipunero ay sumigaw ng tagumpay habang ang kalaban ay tumatakas paalis, tumatakbo sa takot. Ilang sandali ay naramdaman ko nanaman ang kaba ng tulad ng kanina, lumingon ako’t nakita ko ang sarili kong nakaupo ng duguan. “Isang daan at kalahati…” Bumulong saakin ang hangin. Ako’y nagising sa aking pagmumuni.

Tuloy ang paghihimagsik, kinuha ko muli ang aking sandata. Habang pinagmamasdan ko ang paglaban, nakita ko ang isang katipunero ay pinatumba ng kastila, babarilin na siya. Pumulot ako ng baril kaagad, kahit hindi ko alam paano gamitin. Ito na lang ang nag iisang paraan para maligtas ko siya. Kinalabit ko ang gatilyo. Pumutok! Ngunit hindi ko natamaan. Namatay ang aking tutulungan. Sinugod ko ang prayle ngunit ang mga suntok ko ay nasalag niya at naiwasan. Kinuha ko ang aking bolo at sinubukang tagain siya sa katawan, pero binaliktad niya ang sitwasyon, tinanggal niya sa aking kamay ang sandata at sinasaksak ako sa aking puso. Ako’y napasandal sa pader at napaagupo.

“Isang daan at kalahati ang mga Katipunerong namatay sa una naming atake, kinulang kami sa armas, paghahanda, mga sundalo, at estratehiya sa gera. Hindi kami bihasa sa pagkikipag laban.” Ito ang mga naisip at naalala ko sa aking kinalalagyan ngayon. Simula palang ng laban ay talo na kami, ito ang kahulugan ng aking masasamag damdamin.

Nilapitan ako ng isang sundalo at tinutukan ako ng baril sa ulo. Sa huling sandali ay hindi ko maiwasang ngumisi kahit ako’y duguan. Talo man ang Katipunan ngayon, ngunit alam ko sa dulo ay makukuha pa din namin ang Kalayaan. Kami ang nagsindi ng apoy ng himagsikan at dito sa lupang ito nagmula ang espirito ng Pinaglabanan.

Waiting

The refreshing sunny day below the cloud.

A touch of sunlight that makes you proud.

The grooming silent away from the crowd.

A good day indeed, sitting with a fishing rod.

The gaze to the sky has too much appeal. The sweet breeze makes me drool for my meal.

As I saw a stray cat

awaiting for a steal. And I'm here waiting for a fish for our meal.

Hayahay! The time goes by.

The sun will set and say bye bye.

The empty basket is still too dry.

And I'm here waiting for fish to fry.

The rod began to resist, and it really hurts my wrist.

The time I pull it out, I know for sure I caught a fish.

I went home immediately to insist a frying dish.

As I smell the aroma of a delicious kind of feast.

I open my eyes and saw myself under the trees.

Oh! it was a dream!

A really tasty dream! I slept the whole afternoon as I watch the water stream.

I hurried home and I thought I will eat a bunch of fish.

But what I saw was a task to wash a mountain of dish.

By: Engelbert Prince Madla

By: Lorevy Ann Sangcal

When I’m sinking

When I can’t tell what I’m thinking When I want to call for help

When I lose battling with myself

I’d write

Because there’s no great listener than a blank paper

Equipped with its pureness as white. Mute but indeed a great savior.

Because nothing is mightier than a pen Ready to shed its ink blood, and be emptied

To heal thy wounds that doesn’t bleed. Hiding every secret in the darkest den.

In the end of everything

There’s no better escape than writing

An aid for the grieving That could stop me from leaving.

So many Poems left unsaid.

So many lives so dead.

I don’t think I can let go of my dread.

I will rise up instead.

UNunsaid. They will rise up from the dead! There is nothing to dread. My words are kind when they are said Unsaid Means the door is locked The Darkness blocks No answers to: Knock, Knock!

This time the poetry is recited. The heart jumps! It is excited!

Let me take you Anew. Hold my hand, I promise you We’ll always be together No matter the view.

Long live words

There are things left unsaid

But to you, I speak them instead.

Writtenby: ProfessorMariaDulceV.Aristorenas

Dapat kilalanin nila!?

Laban!? Ang kababaihan ay Nagpatinag sa iba

Hindi Makakapantay sa kanila

Kahit anong larangan tayo’y Minamaliit pa rin nila

Isang malaking kabulaanan

Ang kalayaan ko sa buhay.

Babae

Written by: Professor Maria Dulce V. Aristorenas

Magpapailalim sa sistema ng lipunan?

Ako susuko, dahil

Nagdesisyong ako’y lalaban para sa aking karapatan pero hindi,

Matagal na akong

Nagsasawa’t napapagod.

Ang realidad na Hindi magbabago

Dahil isa akong babae

Totoo nga ang sinasabi nilang wala akong kakayahan

Hindi na ako naniniwalang May magbabago pa.

(Pakibasa po ulit simula baba po pataas!)

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The athletes of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) San Juan gave their best shots once again in the 115th foundinganniversaryof PUP as the campus conquers this year’s basketball and volleyballtilts.

For the first basketball game, PUP San Juan was against PUPCollegeofScience (CS) and they won a blazing victory! Their second game was against College of Business Administration (CBA) in which the opponent made the game winning layup.

The next match is against College of Accountancy and Finance (CAF) which lead into overtime that gave them a striking lead of 4 points. Their fourth match against PUP Binan but it was a victorybydefault.

Then PUPSJ proceeds to the quarter finals but missed to gain a point against the College of Tourism, Hospitality and TransportationManagement (CTHTM), behind around20points.

Michael Amparo, one of the playersofPUPSJsaid,

“Our motivation was the consistency of becoming quarter finalists/semi-finalists of the campus, and that having the home court advantagegaveusthe boostinourmorale.”

As for the volleyball, the men’s and women’s division also became triumphant and made PUP San Juan’s name known across all PUP campuses and branches when it comes to the said sport.

In the mens’ division, they won against PUPQC with a total score of 1510 in thethirdset.Inthefinal set, they gained a kicking lead against their opponent because of their service aces.Asaresult,PUPSJ won that match. Apparently, in the following games, they lost against College of HumanKinetics(CHK).

PUPSJ volleyball men’s player, Jerome Batallones said “Our motivationistheLossof

our senior players. Because of their absence in our team, we strived to get to the quarter finals even withoutthem.”

Inthewomen’s division, the PUPSJ team showed great enthusiasm and determination until they reached the quarter finals. They accumulated three consecutive winsuntiltheirdefeatin the quarter finals with their last game which was against CHK’s women’s volleyball team.

As a team captain, I always remind them ‘If you don't see yourself as a winner, then you cannot perform as a winner’, andwhenpreparingfor upcoming game ‘Practice like you've neverwon,performlike you've never lost’,”

Cristina Canlas, Team Captain of Women’s Volleyball said when askedabouttheirmotivationinplayingduring theUwideIntrams.

(Wacky Jhay Yugto)

Sports, we all know that this is one of the most trending aspect of every youth during their academic years.Asportisalso helpful for students because it makes us physicallyfitand active. But let us not forget that there are also students who excel at sports, these are who we call student athletes. They trainandcompete, for their name and the school. But, what does it takes to become an athlete?Whatdoesan athlete have to experience to become an “Ath lete”? For those who wanted to know, there are things to consider becoming an athlete.

The first thing that youmusthave is the passion for the sport. You cannotbeanathleteif you do not like the sportyouarein.Itis like you wanted to go fishing but you are in asoccerstadium,kickingaball. You must also be physically

fit and active because you cannot be a competitive athlete if you cannot excel in your sport because of your physical condition. So, folks, try to change your lifestyle if you want tobeanathlete!

The next thing you must have before you become an athlete is discipline. You must have discipline because a real athlete does not have pride. They are willing to learn from their mistakes, accept criticism and strive for their own development and improvement. A real athlete also never gives up on every failure. As a matter of fact, a real athlete will takethatasanopportunity for improvement, as a tool for their successinthefuture.

The last thing to have what it takes to become an athlete is that you are able to balance your academics with games, trainings and drills. Athletes who give their best

from day one until the end of their careers commonly have a good athletic career. It is because they are enthusiastic on what they are doing. They love the sport, and they connect it to their lives,withoutruining the other aspect.

As you can see, there are student athletes who focus too much on their sports and ends up forgetting their academic courses That is a big NoNo for an athlete because if you cannot balance your academic life in to your athletic life, you cannot be an athleteatall.

That’sit! There arestill manythings to consider to become an athlete but here are the essential ones. Always remember that an athlete never backs down to a single defeat, always striving for success and most of all, giving everything they got to win.

(Wacky Jhay Yugto)

Athletes Conquer U-Wide Basketball, Volleyball