Truth Justice Excellence
The Official Newspaper of The PRISM
Volume 30 Issue No. 2 | April to June 2022
Osunero is new SG Pres By Alden John Tubale
UgwAd party front-bearer Kim John Osunero, a junior BSEd Science major, emerged as president-elect of the University of Antique main campus Student Government (UASG) after the conclusion of the face-to-face election held on June 5 and 15, 2022. Out of 8,143 voters who participated in the election, Osunero tallied a total of 3,537 votes---over a thousand votes ahead of opponent and lone woman presidential candidate Renavi Maguidgad. Osunero led the political party which, according to The Catalyst report, secured “30 seats” in the elective positions in the student government.
PSITS holds ML tournament and IT quiz
Groove to the beat: UAeans hold PE day
UA IPMO team spearheads innovation week 2022 @theprismpub
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02 NEWS UA reviews VMGOs for 2023-2028 By Alden John Tubale
University of Antique conducted the Strategic Planning workshop on June 28-29, 2022 to review and revise the university’s vision, mission, goals and objectives for the next six years. Resource persons from University of the Philippines Visayas facilitated the workshop which was joined by various committees, namely: administration led by Dr. Ronilo A. Soriano; instruction, Dr. Jelyn O. Alentajan; research, Dr. May T. Delgado; extension, Dr. Mary Ann J. Raymaro; and production, Dr. Nelly E. Mistio. The workshop was conducted under the auspices of the Institutional Planning and Development Office headed by Mr. Jacinto P. Valera, and led by UA president himself Dr. Pablo S. Crespo Jr.
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03 NEWS UASG aspirants clash for Pres and VP seat By Justine Jane Abanto and Ma. Stephanie Kate Balboa
University of Antique Student Government (UASG) National Elections season kicks off with a 2022 Presidential and Vice Presidential Forum spearheaded by the University's Commission on Elections (COMELEC) officers yesterday, June 6 at the UA Cultural Hall. Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates voiced out their platforms for UAeans and shared their stances regarding critical matters within the University, including environmental and mental health issues, citing the need for UA administration to immediately address such issues. "Tugru-e kami ka tsansa nga ma-implement ang ja nga mga projects para sa padayon nga pag-ugwad kang UA," Hannah Bee Sibugan, AB Psychology student and aspiring UASG Vice-President under pUwersA party remarked. University President Dr. Pablo Crespo Jr. also encouraged students who are first-time voters to practice their right to suffrage in this upcoming UASG election.
"We are powerful people; we have the power [to lead]. But collectively, we could transfer this power to these students who represent our cause," he said, "make sure to choose a leader that could work for you," the University president added. UASG elections officially started earlier this morning with Miting de Avance, featuring also the student candidates from 3 different political parties. Additionally, members and officers from various clubs and organizations participated in the said event.
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04 NEWS Pambatong manlalaro ng UA namayagpag sa panrehiyong paligsahan sa online chess ng CHED Ni Sandie Ged Nicholas H. Minaves | Mga Larawan Ni Floriette Ann Arnaiz Nasungkit ni Von Steven Aquino ng Unibersidad ng Antique (UA) ang ikaunang puwesto nang magtala ng 23 na puntos sa kauna-unahang panrehiyong paligsahan na inilunsad ng Commission on Higher Education (CHED) sa larangan ng online chess noong ika-19 ng Mayo, Huwebes. Natatandaang umabot sa 85 na mga manlalaro sa Men’s Division at 44 sa Women’s Division ang lumahok sa naturang paligsahan, 11 sa mga ito ang mga lalaking manlalaro at pito sa babae ang nanggaling sa UA. Apat pa sa mga manlalaro ng UA ang masuwerteng napabilang sa Top 20 sa Men’s Category ito-ito’y sina Joemyr N. Ebron (9th, 17 puntos), Jorlan Ballinas (13th, 16 puntos), Randolf Bagon (18th,15 puntos), at si Jasper Montero (20th, 14 puntos). Tatlo naman sa Women’s Category na sina Rachel May Gregorio (6th, 18 puntos), Kate Anteza (14th, 13 puntos), at Kimberly Candelario (16th, 12 puntos).
“Masaya ako sa pagkakapanalo ng unang gantimpala pero mas nagagalak ako dahil nakapasok din sa top 20 ang aking mga kasamahan. Gayunpaman,labisakong nagpapasalamat sa buong suporta na aking natanggap galing sa UA team at pati narin sa LGU Sibalom sa pagbigay ng maayos na internet koneksiyon,” mungkahi ni Aquino.
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Samantala, pumangalawa sa hanay ng mga nakapasok sa matataas na puwesto si Mico Villanueva ng Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) at pangatlo si Chris Dominic Chan na pambato ng Filamer Christian University (FCU) sa Men’s Category. Nanguna naman para sa Women’s Category si Fiona Geeweneth Guirhem ng Central Philippine University (CPU), pumangalawa si Resylgin Pineda ng
West Visayas State University (WVSU), at pangatlo si Monique Escaran ng Western Institute of Technology (WIT). Dagdag pa ni Aquino na “ang chess ay isa sa mga laro na nangangailangan ng mahabang pasensya. At para sa mga manlalaro ng chess na gusto pa lalo lumakas, huwag tumigil sa kakalaro. At kung naging dalubhasa na ugaliin parin magpakumbaba.”
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Team Estitiks of the Information Technology program takes part in the online IT quiz and ML tournament.
PSITS holds ML tournament and IT quiz By Renavi Maguidgad
Philippine Society of Information Technology Students (PSITS) held a Mobile Legends (ML) Tournament x IT Quiz for the Information Technology (IT) students of University of Antique on Friday, April 22. Each year level is represented by a team of five students for the ML Tournament while IT Quiz involves all of the members of the student organization. According to Mary Jezza M. Saballa, organization adviser, the purpose of the event is to gather the IT students who have been affected by the pandemic, to give them the chance to be acquainted, to form camaraderie, and a sort of team building for the students particularly the freshmen and sophomore students who were not able to experience face-
to-face classes before the pandemic. For John Christian Bacaoco, a second-year student and player from Team Estitiks, the program has given them a chance to make new friends, provided them enjoyment, and relaxation after they took their midterm examination. Moreover, the team from first year won the IT Quiz with a total score of 56 points, third year placed 1st runner up garnering the score of 35
points, and second year placed 2nd runner up with the score of 35 points. Meanwhile, winning teams for the ML tournament are yet to be announced. Philippine Society of Information Technology (PSITS) University of Antique (UA) Chapter is the official organization of Information Technology (IT), under the College of Computer Studies.
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Groove to the beat: UAeans hold PE day By Justine Jane Abanto and Joevyva Mae Torre
With the theme “H.U.L.A.G Para sa Mapagsik nga Pagsinarayo: A Hue to Ultimate Learning and Active Gathering,” the faculty of Physical Education (PE) Department under the supervision of Prof. Yehleen D. Panaguiton spearheaded this yea knowledge learned inside the classroom.
“I feel happy because despite the situation we have nowadays—nag-pandemic, may mga restrictions—at least we [were] able to pull through the activity,” she said.
Today’s event highlighted various dance competitions such as Baile sa Kalye or Sadsad, Latin Dance, and Third World Dance. “Sa nag-participate, sa mga nagdaraug—actually sa tanantanan—congratulations because they really did their best, and they have shown what they can do,” Prof. Panaguiton said. She further encouraged everyone to continue doing their best in engaging themselves in physical activities.
Out of 11 couples, Janet Morillo and John Christian Bacaoco leads the Latin Dance competition.
Calawag for 3rd place in the same category. “Syempre na-ano man ako eh, proud man, kay sa pira ka tuig nga nag-untat ako—kay pandemic kag wara run ti mga event-event tapos kaya lang pagid. Nag-back out bay daad ako kay wara ti matudlo kanamun pero hambal ko ‘Sige lang, ako lamang ron mahimo ka routine namun. Kag kayanun namun ja maski wara ja si ma’am’,” Janet said.
“It is very important, ang pagiging physically active. That is for health and wellness,” she said. Meanwhile, Janet C. Morillo and John Christian P. Bacaoco, gold-medalists of the Latin Dance category, expressed their gratitude after bagging the championship award, while Cherry Lyn Lunasco and John Robert Angelo Solomon won the 2nd place, and Melrose J. Ureta, and Janry Kent
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Nathania Jayne Belloc and Jan Deil Lunasco were announced as champions in the Third World Dance Competition, while Mei Yen Bautista and Mercy Faith Faisan as well as Ricky Fordan and Francis Encarnado were awarded 2nd and 3rd place, respectively. Moreover, 2nd year students of College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) and College of Teacher Education (CTE) and BPEd 1A-B separately garnered the championship title for categories Baile sa Kalye and Let’s Get Physical. This 2-day activity was participated by approximately 1,700 first and second-year UAeans taking both PE 2 and PE 4.
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OPINION
Fare hikes draw excellence backwards
While there are varying s t a n d s on fare increase, it still appears By Jan Brian C. Siladan t h a t UAeans are affected by it. Also, Public Utility Jeepneys (PUJs) acquired a hike on minimum fare by eleven pesos throughout the country as granted by the Land Transportation, Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). Such cases are not limited to public utility jeepneys. Students are also experiencing issues on fare for tricycle rides and intermunicipality transportation. The main factors that contribute to the situation are rising oil prices in the world market and the limitation of passengers due to COVID 19 protocols. With these in place, there were enough reasons for public utility vehicles and Tricycle Owners and Drivers Association (TODA) to increase the fare for rides. I think that the University should impose a better system where students are given the best quality of education while experiencing a more comfortable
access to the University. Due to the limited-face-to-face mode of instruction, students were obligated to allot money for transportation and boarding while ensuring that their gadgets are loaded for daily updates. Generally, this multiplies the financial obligation of students. Let me specify that the consultation sessions done by the University Administration with various sectors, specifically the Tricycle Owners and Drivers Association, contributed to a clearer fare system for students of the University. This had helped in the instance that fares for students were kept in check and at minimum. There were just issues that arose due to hikes on oil prices. What brought the hikes were international issues such as the war between Ukraine and Russia, and the economic standing of the Philippines. Localities were in quandary of which welfare, the commuters or drivers, shall they prioritize. An example of which is the strike done by TODAs in the municipality of Bugasong. This was due to a resolution passed by the municipal government to drop fare prices for tricycle rides. And, this was a 10-peso less financial obligation for students. However, a rally was done on June 1st and it resulted in revisions of the
parts of the passed resolution. The issue revolved around the minimum fare and the number of passengers allowed for a single tricycle ride. I may say that there really are varying reasons and factors affecting fare prices and lots should be considered. What our local governments could do is create and impose a more comprehensive plan to help students cope with these issues, and, an example could be the implementation of scheduled free rides on school days for University students. Also, the University may direct its attention in ensuring that in the next academic year, it would be a more budget-friendly institution. These developments may include a shift to full face-to-face instruction, and providing facilities such as free internet services for more students and scheduled free or affordable rides for university students within the vicinity of the municipality. Conclusively, it really is the responsibility and obligation of every student to find ways and cope with the needs required to survive college while the assistance of the University, LGUs and the community may lessen these burdens and contribute to students' welfare. April to June 2022
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Unjust law as the cruelest violence On June 5, 2022, a security guard named Christian Joseph Floralde, directing traffic in Mandaluyong, was hit by an SUV owned by Jose Antonio Sanvicente. by Renavi Maguidgad Sanvicente ran over the guard’s chest when the latter fell to the ground and drove away because, according to the officer-in-charge, Lt. Gen Vicente Danao, the driver was rattled and everything was done out of fear. Sanvicente’s lawyer said that he panicked after the incident which resulted in him driving away from the victim. Some of the lawyers would debate that the driver could have been arrested without a warrant on the principle of hot pursuit—which law enforcement often uses if they are eager to apprehend— but in his case, it has been observed that the
police took their time with the due process. The justice for the victim was not served prior to the justice he deserved. The Philippine justice system is only applicable to those who can afford it. Money can buy justice despite having due process of law or even defying the fact that no person is above the law. The old man was arrested for stealing chocolates at the grocery store even after he defended that he just forgot to pay the bill as his mind was preoccupied thinking of his ailing son while he was shopping for groceries, but the PNP still issued charges after they arrested the old man. Meanwhile, according to criminal law professor, Ted Te, the PNP lost their opportunity to arrest him immediately under the hot pursuit exception after he ran over traffic enforcers. The security guard could have died because of the incident, and he could have left
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his family if he was could have to receive
and his responsibilities injured and disabled. He died, but he is still unable the justice he deserves.
One of the roles of the PNP is to protect the oppressed. On the other hand, the PNP is the one to suppress the oppressed. This is not the first time that the PNP failed to protect and take the side of the victims. Prior to the Duterte administration, law enforcement for continuing crime meant you could arrest terrorists or rebels even if they were not doing terroristic or rebellious acts at the time of arrest. During the pandemic, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) located and arrested people who have posted or tweeted against Duterte, and arrested them without providing an arrest warrant. In the case of Sanvicente, it is patent that due process failed to apply. “Para kanino nga ba ang hustisya?” The suspect admits to running over the security guard as seen in the viral video, but the PNP holds a press conference and lets him walk free. The PNP insisted that the SUV driver did it unintentionally, and out of fear of the firearms of the security guard, he chose to drive away. Until when can money buy the principle of a person? Until when will the system tolerate injustice? Why do we have to acquire a law if it applies to some but not all? A selective justice system means serving injustices. These kinds of cases where justice is denied to the victim simply show that the law is not there to protect the people, but is there to be served to those who can afford
to buy justice. A rich man can say as many apologies as he wants after killing someone, but an abandoned family, friend, and children cannot do anything to bring back the life of their loved ones. Serving justice may not restore the lives of the victims, but it can uphold the trust of the people that there is a law that is always there to protect us. Remember the jeepney drivers who protested after experiencing lost wages due to the government not allowing them to operate and receiving no assistance from the government during the pandemic? Their income from all-day driving jeepneys is not enough to sustain their everyday needs, but they were arrested by the authorities because of the restrictions mandated for public health. Restricting people from creating mass gatherings and protesting is banned to avoid direct transmission of the virus. Why is it so hard for the public servant to listen to the people? According to the Korean series, Law School, unjust laws are the cruelest violence. The Philippines is one of the countries that has been practicing unjust laws. It is always the poor people who are victimized by injustices. From the human rights violations of martial law under the Marcos regime to the injustice killings during the war on drugs under the Duterte administration, injustice is being practiced as if it is the new justice system we should accept. To whom do we run if we feel oppressed when the system itself is always on the side of the oppressor?
Jorielyn Martizano Niña Rica Belmonte Editors in Chief Samantha Joy Quiman Associate Editor Bryan Zander Baconga Reah Rica Marie Padrocillo Managing Editors Daryl Reginaldo Circulation Manager Alden John Tubale Ma. Stephanie Kate Balboa Magazine Editors Louie John Servancia Marianne Palcat News Editors Francis Mission Jan Brian Siladan Op-Ed Editors Iyen Bautista Literary Editor Sandie Ged Nicholas Minaves Sports Editor Avelino Lagunday Jr. Reiser Verge Delfin Graphic Designers Renavi Maguidgad Joevyva Mae Torre Justine Jane Abanto Rea Marie Sevilla Rolando Ardenio Jr. Staff Writers Dharlyn Mae Qubing Photojournalist Alfonso Samillano Jr. Adviser April to June 2022
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CTE alumnus passes LET on 10th attempt By Reah Rica Marie N. Padroncillo
As repeaters dominate the list of passers on the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), Friday, April 29, 2022, Jimbo Tarroja Hechanova, a graduate of Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English of University of Antique class of 2014 passed the said exam on his tenth attempt. “My motivations to not give up on becoming a Licensed Professional Teacher is my family, especially my three kids and my mother who has a mental illness. Life is really hard and having a license for me is a weapon to somehow surpass the challenges that I am facing such as financial crisis,” Hechanova said in an interview. Reading congratulatory messages from his former classmates left him speechless and all the only words he can muster was “Thank you, Lord” because after all those years of failure, his hard work has finally paid off. “Life is not a race. We all have our own timeline and we just have to keep the faith that sooner or later we will be reaping the fruits of our success. It may take eight long years for me but the most important thing is I have arrived at my destination of being a professional teacher. To those who have failed on their first try please don’t lose hope. Just like me, I may have failed nine times but I stood up 10 times,” he emphasized. He plans to process his papers and prepare for his demo teaching.
“I don’t have much preparation kay na employ ako sa private company 8 months before kang rescheduled date, but with proper time management, napagsabay ko ang work kag ang selfreview, and in God’s grace. He made me become a Licensed Professional Teacher,” he added.
On the other hand, Maridel B. Marques also a repeater who passed the March 2022 board examination, emphasized that everything has its perfect time. Meanwhile, the University of Antique College of Teacher Education produced a total of 36 newly licensed professional teachers at both secondary and elementary levels with a passing rate of 73.68% for elementary level and 56.41% for secondary level. Dr. Runato Basanes, dean of CTE, expressed his congratulations to the newly licensed UAean alumni through a Facebook post. Out of 17,848 passers, 15,408 are repeaters and only 2,440 are first-timers. The board exam was conducted on March 27, 2022, in 24 testing centers all over the Philippines.
Repeaters dominate the list of passers on the Licensure Examination for Teachers based on the data released by the Professional Regulation Comission (PRC) on Friday, April 29, 2022.
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Antique extends alert level 2 status again By Dyna Jean C. Rizardo, Angelene May B. Guarte & Stephen Barco
71.58% SEBASTE
98.21% SAN JOSE
Antique province is still under Alert level 2 except for municipalities of San Jose and Sebaste which are now downgraded to Alert level 1 as per Executive Order No. 32 Series of 2022 Tuesday, April 5, 2022. After a few months being on Alert level 2, towns of San Jose de Buenavista and Sebaste are now under alert level 1 after achieving the minimum percentage for fully vaccination which is 70%. Sebaste has 71.58% rate of fully vaccinated Sebastinians and San Jose De Buenavista, 98.21%. All other towns remain on Alert level 2 because they have not reached the required vaccination percentage which is 70% according to the Provincial Health Office official Facebook account post. Travel protocols for Antiqueños travelling in and out of Antique remain the same starting April 5, 2022 wherein S-Pass is no longer needed among those fully vaccinated travellers age five (5) years old and above; they just need to present their Vaccination Card and Notice of Coordination (NOC) in ports when coming to the province. As of now, the PHO is encouraging all Antiqueños to be fully vaccinated to achieve 70% or more so the whole province can be downgraded to Alert Level 1 status.
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UA IPMO team spearheads innovation week 2022 By Justine Jane Abanto | Photos b y Dharlyn Mae Qubing
UA IPMO team, alongside Dr. Pablo S. Crespo Jr., awards Christopher Gregorio the 1st place for IP Innovations presenting his Valve Servicing Device.
UA celebrated Innovation Week 2022 starting May 16-20, 2022, officially opening the 5-day program at UA Hamtic Campus on Tuesday, May 17. Led by UA Innovation and Technology Support Office/Intellectual Property Management Office (ITSO/ IPMO) team, the annual event aimed to strengthen IP awareness among UA faculty members and students
through a series of lectures and training sessions. Kenrick Agustin S. Secugal, Program Head of BS Information Technology, emphasized in his talk the importance of IP in supporting economic development by protecting and disclosing the ideas of IP innovators using technology. The IPMO director and ITSO manager, Prof. Debbie Jean V. Sabug, also shared the advantages of copyrighted works during her discussion. “So gina-encourage gid natun ang mga IP creators to protect your ideas through copyright, and not just focus sa atun nga production,” she said. Furthermore, IP creator, Christopher V. Gregorio, bagged the 1st place for IP Innovations with his Valve Servicing Device, an improved portable cylinder head valve servicing device for light and heavy engine repair. Technology exhibits, food fair, product standardization seminar, technohub benchmarking activities, as well as seminar on technology commercialization, and closing program were set to be conducted at UA Tario Lim Memorial Campus and UA Main Campus on the 4th and 5th day, respectively. April to June 2022
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UA declares full capacity for F2F modality By Jan Brian Siladan
The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) declared the implementation of maximum capacity for face-to-face (f2f) instruction in the University of Antique (UA) through Office Memorandum No. 15, s. 2022, on May 19. Students of the eight departments were scheduled for a successive four-day face-to-face class before the final examination of the second semester. From May 23 to 26, students from CAS, CABA, CMS and CEA were scheduled for face-toface instruction, while, CTE, LHS, COT and CMS students were scheduled from May 30 to June 2.
Meanwhile, the memo emphasized that “only those who are vaccinated are allowed to report for school for face-to-face instruction”, and, health protocols such as the mandatory wearing of face masks within the vicinity of the university shall be observed. With the increased number of the crowd inside the university, students were advised to follow traffic signs and the indicators of entrances and exits. Campus Directors/Administrators, DAAS and All Academic Unit Heads were directed to “wrap up the remaining lessons for the semester within a month’s time.”
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