Tagbando The Harbinger of Truth
The Official Newspaper of The PRISM
Volume No. XXVII Issue No. 3 | August 2019 - February 2020
CMS upgrades initiation rites BY JORIELYN MARTIZANO
Stylized as bUnyAg or baptism, the College of Maritime Studies (CMS) of University of Antique (UA) Main Campus conducted its initiation rites for Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) and Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMar-E) freshmen on October 11, 2019. The cadets faced grueling obstacles as they undertake the initiation as a symbol of their eagerness to embrace the world of maritime in order to receive their Class A uniform and class pin which were presented to them by their parents or guardian. The college invited Lauaan local chief executive and ship captain, Hon. Francisco Baladjay Jr. as keynote speaker of the said initiation rites. “I am so moved and touched because I find another version of a committed leader who is willing to give his best foot forward for the interest of a greatest number of people,” Hon. Baladjay said in his keynote speech. He added that “today we will have your initiation and acceptance as sign of your willingness to enter the world of maritime.” Several hurdles anmd physical obstacles were encountered by the cadets during this activity. Aside from preparing themselves from the possible struggles in the maritime industry, this also aims to instill healthy relationship and solidarity among them. According to Capt. Geronimo L. Dolor, Dean of CMS, this day is dedicated to all the new students who have enrolled in the university and to recognize their dedication to become a model cadets and cadettes and to be competent seafarers someday. This activity involved the freshmen and sophomore students of CMS.
“Kuya John” of YouthLead Philippines inspires young leaders
A GRANDMOTHER’S LOVE AND CARE. A freshman student of the College of Maritime Studies receives extra shirt from his grandmother after braving the hurdles in the initiation rites for the College of Maritime Studies students. | Photo by Geelyn Sernicula
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UA revives charity drive for typhoon victims
BY JORIELYN MARTIZANO
It was the night before Christmas when Christmas lights and lanterns still twinkle in the northern Antique. Nobody thought it would be their last twinkle during the fourmonth-long Christmas in the Philippines. It was supposed to be the night before Christmas when people feel nothing but joy and happiness. Nobody thought that they would feel fear and worry instead. It was supposed to be the night before Christmas where people pray their gratitude and excitement. Nobody thought that they would also pray for their safety. It was on Christmas Day when the municipalities of Caluya, Libertad, and Pandan encountered their unwanted guest-- the Typhoon Ursula. The typhoon had caused millions of damages to the livelihood of northern Antiqueños and also hindered them to tell their families who are not with them if they are fine or if they need help. For University of Antique(UA), it is time for the institution to uphold its core value of Social Responsibility when it revived UA Bulig sa Norte, conducting three waves on January 2020.
There were drizzles during the program yet the event went on for that rain is not the same rain that the northern Antique experienced on Christmas Day. According to Dr. Crespo, Libertad Campus has a total of P3.8 million worth of structures that were destroyed where out of 11 classrooms, only five were left while Caluya Campus has a total of P4.6 million worth of destroyed structures where seven classrooms were destructed and 80% of the homes in the municipality are either partially or totally damaged.
EVERY DONATION COUNTS. UA students gathered their donations as they join the second wave of Bulig sa Norte before the program formally started. | Photo by Vincent Ronhel Encarnacion
UA Bulig sa Norte Wave 1 In the midst the enrollment period, the faculty and staff of the university launched the drive on January 10 at the UA Open Field after their office hours. For University President Dr. Pablo S. Crespo Jr, this is one of his most favorite gatherings
that the faculty and staff have since their gatherings are either work-related or accreditation but this is different and 'beyond the specification that is required from each one of them'. It was on the same afternoon that the faculty and staff of external campuses, UA-Hamtic Campus and UA- Tario Lim Memorial Campus also gathered and
pledged their donations for the affected municipalities. UA Bulig sa Norte Wave 2 The UA Open Field witnessed the same gathering on January 15 but with a bigger number of participants when students of the university joined the drive on their third day of school in the second semester.
Student leaders inducted during Pagpanumpa BY SANDIE GED NICHOLAS MINAVES and JORIELYN MARTIZANO
To integrate leadership to all UAeans, UA conducted its yearly activity, Pagpanumpa 2019, a student Leaders Induction Program led by the UASG and FLP on September 11 at UA PaghiUsa Hall. “Mangin maaram sa pagdabot kang handum, mangin mabaskog sa pagpanguna, mangin ikaw ang pagbag-o”, was the theme of the said program which was participated by the officers from different organizations of the eight departments. Among the guests were Hon. Rhodora J. Cadiao, Governor of Antique who served as the inducting officer for the UASG and FLP presidents and Hon. Alfie Jay O. Niquia, Sangguniang Panlalawigan(SP) member who served as the inducting officer for UASG and FLP Vice Presidents. Moreover, UASG invited Mr. Metodio “Kuya John” B. Maraguinot Jr. the founder and chair of youthlead Philippines, a non-profit and non-partisan youth development organization to be the guest speaker for the said
activity. “Leaders always remember that in our journey of doing our responsibilities, we try to answer only one question, what have you done for others? So ass leaders, every time you exercise our role as leaders on your organizations, always ask yourselves what have you done for others. While your leaders ask themselves, ask yourselves what have you done for your organization,” Maraguinot said as he emphasized the four Department of Education’s core values. Maraguinot’s inspiring message served as a light to awaken the heart of every leader to do good and to be a great role model to each and every student here in the university. To live up the core values imparted by the university and to be an inspiration to all even how difficult a student life is. On the other hand, Roger Z. Canja, the newlyinducted UASG President said in his speech that student leaders should mean business in everything they do and it is very upright that the country calls for
transformative leaders to direct the people to the right path. “We may be experiencing failures and disappointments in life but always choose to keep going because I believe that anything on this planet has its own purpose, you just need
to find yours,” FLP President Kissmaelu G. Francisco also said in her speech. The former presidents of UASG and its former advisers also attended the induction program and were given recognition.
LEADERSHIP AND INSPIRATION. Metodio “Kuya John” B. Maraguinot of YouthLead Philippines inspires young leaders to take part in their respective organization. | Photo by Alden John Tubale
National scientists grace lecture series BY JORIELYN MARTIZANO
University of Antique hosted the Dialogue with the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Scientists Lecture Series at the UA Convention hall, September 24. The speakers for the lecture were National Scientist Lourdes J. Cruz, PhD of Mathematical and Physical Sciences Division for “Sustainable Consumption and Our Future”, National Scientist Angel C. Alcala, PhD of Biological Sciences Division for Apo Island Community: From “rags to riches”, Academician Rhodora V. Azanza PhD, President of NAST Philippines, for “Fish Kills and Toxic Algal Blooms in the Philippines”, Academician Christopher C. Bernido, PhD of Mathematical and Physical Sciences Division for “Physics from Plank Scale to Billion Plus Light years”, Academician Aura
C. Matias, PhD of Engineering Sciences and Technology Division for “Environment and Social Safeguards for Sustainable Development”, and Academician Eufemio T. Rasco Jr., PhD of Agricultural Sciences Division for “Reconnecting Agriculture wit Nutrition, Health and Environment” wile Director Luningning E. Samarita –Domingo of NAST Philippines discussed about the scientific advisory body of the government, its recognition functions, and other mandates. Moreover, representatives from different Local Government Units (LGUs) of Antique, provincial offices of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Education and Training, and science teachers of the UA System were among the
participants of the participants of the activity. “If we are to progress as a nation, we really have to owe it to science and technology. We make sure that there is a sufficient funding for science and technology endeavors…” Dr. Pablo S. Crespo Jr., University President, said in his welcome remarks. He also added that science and technology is not only the concern of NAST, and of the science educators but it is also the concern of everyone including the people of the government. “Dialogues like this contribute to the progress of the nation because new ideas emerge from science and academics become inventions , thus, advance our technology and knowledge,” stated in the speech of Deputy Speaker and Rep. Lore Legarda as delivered in
Filipino by Engr. Abrahan Fabila of Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Antique. Fabila also delivered the speech of Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga, CESO II, regional director of DOST-Western Visayas, acknowledging all the participants of the lecture series. Furthermore, at the end of the lectures, the national scientists and academicians entertained questions from the participants in the open forum to further spark their interest about science and technology. Through the program, NAST aims to inspire and encourage these young intellectuals to engage in the endeavors of advancing our knowledge in the field of science and technology, and to contribute creative innovations in the near future for the betterment of the Filipino people.
UA Bulig sa Norte Wave 3 As the university celebrated its 66th Foundation Day, the university organized an alumni homecoming and Concert for a Cause that was also held at UA Field, on January 20. The concert featured different talents from the colleges of the university and a live band from College of Engineering and Architecture(CEA), College of Teacher Education(CTE), and College of Business and Accountancy(CBA). Continue to page 4
UA pubs rake SPAM awards
BY MARIANNE PALCAT and REAH RICA MARIE PADRONCILLO
To advocate responsible campus journalists in becoming agents of trend, the School Press Adviser’s Movement (SPAM) Inc. held it’s 13th National Campus Media Conference at Punta Villa Resort, Arevalo, Iloilo, Sept. 1113. The impact of technology, digitalization and social media on journalism, were given emphasis by Dr. Melanie Briones, SPAM Inc. Chairperson as she tackled this year’s theme “Fostering Upright Campus Journalism in the Era of Generation C”. “Today SPAM would like to communicate that Generation C is not about a generation, it’s not even about a period nor age but an attitude and mindset defined by curation, creation, connectivity and community as we are fostering an upright journalism in the era of Generation C,” Dr. Briones said. Seven hundred twenty delegates all over the country participated in various contests such as lead, sports, feature and editorial writing, photojournalism (mobile and conventional), editorial cartooning, i-documento, tv newscasting, backpack journalism, pambansang pautakan pamapahayagan, and news writing for publication advisers. “For me, SPAM is very memorable and enjoyable because we got to learn many insights, it is also fulfilling to meet all these kind of people all over the Philippines that we share the same passion in journalism,” Sean Serano, student-writer of De la Salle Das Marinas, commented. The PRISM Publication of University of Antique competed with 85 publications, in which it bagged 2nd Place in the overall ranking for Campus Magazine of the Year, 1st place Best in Feature Page, 2nd place Best in Cover Design and 3rd Best in Magazine Page Make-Up. “We have put all our wit and sweat in this 2019 issue and the staff behind the pages had undergone the pressure of deadlines, restless hours of brainstorming and sleepless nights of polishing and editing. Truly, our hardwork has paid off,” said Floriette Ann Arnaiz, Continue to page 4
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PIA awards best writers of The PRISM BY DAVEN LUIS ARAGON
University of Antique’s official student publication, The PRISM, took home a lot during College Press Conference (COPRE) and Awards of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-6 held at Iloilo Grand Hotel, November 29, 2019. The publication was awarded Best Feature Page, 4th place in Best Magazine and 4th place in Best Magazine Lay-out for the publication categories of the 2018 issue. “We’ve gone through floundering times before publishing the PENUBRA Issue... We endured the fatigue and put up great patience... for our write ups. Nevertheless, it was an unforgettable experience to be able to listen to the stories of our subjects, and... to be a channel in telling their story to the people,” an excerpt from the Editor’s Note of Floriette Arnaiz, former editor in chief of The PRISM. Moreover, Jorielyn Martizano placed 2nd in Copy
Reading and Headline Writing (Filipino) while Marianne Palcat placed 4th in the same writing category(English), and Palcat placed anew 2nd in Feature Writing (Filipino). “I did not expect any recognition because I knew how hard it was to be on the top 5. However, I think this year, my time came, and I reached the apex of success in my journ journey. I tried the new style of writing, and without any anticipation, it worked,” Palcat replied in an interview. After a year which only two individual awards were brought home, The Prism avidly worked hard to rack up not only in individual writing categories but also in their well-crafted magazine. “I know the PRISM still has a long journey to trek, and it has more to prove; it is an organization that is to be proud of,” Arnaiz furthered.
VICTORIOUS.The PRISM adviser and staff during the College Press Conference and Awards in Iloilo City. | Photo by Faith Saim
Lights and bazaar unveiled
BY IYEN BAUTISTA and DIANA JOY DUBRIA
Everyone was invited especially the alumni’s to witness the PaskUA 2019 held at the UA Oval area, November 29, 2019. The program started around 4:30 in the afternoon with Santi the official mascot of UA, Greetings and High-fives were exchanged, followed by “Pagpasundayag sa PaskUA “as the highlight of the celebration. The lighting ceremony started past 7:00 in the evening with Dr. Pablo Crespo leading the countdown. Everyone was enthralled by the radiant lights in every corner of the school; it was like the stars and flashing lights. The night bazaar offered food, different products like k-pop collectives and etc. including the slippers a part of “Tsinelas para sa Christmas” gift-giving drive of UA, where the raised money will be donated to the children of the chosen barangay of the school. As the night deepens, the celebration continues with the presentation of talents of organizations ; UA Dance Ensemble’s dance number
and Teatro Antiqueno’s song performance of “Senor Tagbalay: Daigon” a chant of Jesus story, showing off the real essence of Christmas. The event also included Dr. Pablo S. Crespo Jr. the UA President’s birthday celebration. The UA faculty and staff, together with the extension campuses, presented their heartfelt commendation to his great efforts for the betterment of the school, the students, to everyone, thus what he was known for as, a “---? “ Dr. Crespo himself sang a special thank you for everyone who joined and celebrated with him. The program ended with the UA Chorale singing everyone’s all-time favorite Christmas songs such as Carols of the Bells, Kumukuti-kutitap, and the ABS-CBN station Id ”Family is forever”. Furthermore, the lights and the bazaar were open to all until December 20, 2019.
CTE speaker gets trophy in Dagliang Talumpati BY DIANA JOY DUBRIA
CTE defeated other colleges and external campuses on Dagliang Talumpati during hUgyAw 2019 held at New AVR, November 12. Out of nine contestants during the literary contest, CTE in the person of Noralyn Alobado, won the first place in three consecutive years of placement, for CTE. “We can’t depend our success to anybody. It should always start within ourselves. Maraming pagkakataon ang dumating na gusto kong sumuko dahil sa takot. Takot na mag fail at hindi ko maabot ang expectations ng marami subalit katulad ng aking sagot sa Daglian, ang salitang pamilya at sarili ang aking pinaghuhugutan upang lampasan ang mga
hamon ng buhay,” she said. Alobado, a second year student major in Filipino, extended her gratitude to her friends, CTE family and her two coaches namely, Prof. Aries Cabahit and Mr. Denmark Tandoy. “At syempre kagaya ng lapis kung saan ginawa kong simbolo sa aking pamilya at sarili, katulad nito kaya kong sumulat ng mga pangarap, nagkakamali ngunit susulat at susulat pa’rin. Naniniwala ako na ang magtagumpay ng walang paghihirap ay tagumpay na walang sarap,” she added. This is Noralyn’s first time in joining Dagliang Talumpati and she might represent the college again next year.
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UA Statistical Center leads NSM; pioneers stats poster-making tilt BY JORIELYN MARTIZANO and MICHAEL ANGELO BANUSING
BUILDING AND STATISTICS. College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) seniors pose with statistical center Director, Dr. Mary-an U. Magbanua and resource speakers Dr. Leonardo Gorero and Mr. Richel Sanchez to wrap up the seminar-workshop. | Photo by Michael Angelo Banusing
While the University of Antique commits to undertake research and extension services, some students claim that statistics’ level of difficulty as a subject is average but applying statistics in research is another different story; confusing and difficult. This struggle of the students in using statistical tools in their thesis determined the Statistical and Knowledge Innovation Center of the Research, Extension, Continuing Education and Training Services (RECETS) as it organized a threeday seminar and workshop on the use of statistics in research.
This was held in line with the 30th National Statistics Month celebration with a theme, “Data Innovation: Key to a Better Nation” which according to Philippine Statistics Authority(PSA) “signifies the importance of innovation in the provision of quality statistics which will help policymakers design responsive and evidencebased plans and programs towards a better nation.’. Three colleges with students that are currently undergoing thesis writing participated in the said seminarworkshop with College of Engineering and Architecture
(CEA) scheduled on October 26, College of Arts and Sciences(CAS) on October 30, and College of Teacher Education(CTE) on November 8. The resource speakers in the said activity were Dr. Leonardo G. Gorero and Mr. Richelle Sanchez who discussed about the basics of statistics and the appropriate parametric and non-parametric tools for the variables of research. “Statistics method and analysis are often used to communicate research findings and to support hypothesis, that
during an interview. The said courses were under the provisions of CHED Marina Curriculum with 3 years academe and a year of onboard and shipboard training. “In allignment with the sudden shift of courses, as of this year, the aspiring cadets were screened cautiously by letting them undergone entrance examination of the university, qualifying examination of the college department, followed by an interview and medical examination,” Capt. Dolor further emphasized. Way back 2013 up to 2018, about 62.75 % of graduate cadets are on board, eventhough not that fast to be boarded such percentage is already a success for the college. “What’s essential is that we maintain a good relation and
connection as well as a strong tie up with the different maritime companies,” Capt. Dolor added. This academic year’s enrollees were the 350 cadets both deck and engine, hence as stated by Capt. Dolor that by August 2020, there will be a carrying capacity of 250 cadets in each programs as the rooms and facilities are still limited. “It is very essential for maritime cadets to be physically fit, since as what I’ve been hearing that this following years, Ultrasound will be added in the medical examination,” Capt. Dolor said. Capt. Dolor ended his statement by pointing out that, it is very important that we walk the right path.
BSMT, BSMar-E: paradigm shift for CMS BY MARIANNE PALCAT
College of Maritime Studies (CMS) of the University of Antique paved its way in elevating the courses/ programs offered as permitted by Commission on Higher Education (CHED), as the qualifications and requirements were passed by the said college. From a non-officer 2 years rating course, ESP-MDME (Enhance Support Level Program -Deck/Engine), the courses offered were changed into Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) and Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BS Mar-E). “Under these courses, students wil be having a chance to be an official, after completing the cadets program and undergoing examinations,” Capt. Geronimo L. Dolor, MM, MPA, MAMFT, CMS-Dean stated
Cheerdance competition: a show-stopper event among UAeans BY FRANCIS MISSION
Spectacular. Lively. Forceful. This was the aura that filled the UA Open Field as cheer dancers showcased their symmetry of movements, flexibility and body coordination. Seven competing teams unleashed their creative interpretation of the sUbAythemed cheer dance right after the opening program of hUgyAw 2019. The theme was adopted following the launching of sUbAy as UA’s animal spirit. “This time the cheer dance competition was modified due to the integration of the subay dance since the institution also launched ‘sUbAy’ as the UA animal spirit,” Mrs. Shella Sandoy, Coordinator of the Recreational, Social, and Cultural Services (RSCS) said. Contenders from the different colleges of the UAMain campus competed for the
CHEERDANCE TILT EMBRACES sUbAy THEME WITH RESULTS LEFT UN-ANNOUNCED. Defending champion college of Teacher Education chose to be fierce in subay themed cheerdance competition. | Photo by Vincent Ronhel Encarnacion
title. These are College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Computer Studies (CCS), College of Technology (COT), College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA), College of Maritime Studies (CMS), College of Teacher education (CTE), and College of Business and Accountancy (CBA).
Meanwhile, previous guidelines for the said competition was used despite the integration of the sUbAy dance. “There is no major change in the guidelines of the cheer dance competition. It’s only the sUbAy dance influence”, she added.
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OL ‘akwe’ highlights spirit animal BY ALDEN JOHN TUBALE
Vibrant and glamorous red attires filled the PaghiUsA Hall to strengthen the Red Ants Code of Conduct during the Acquaintance Party and Induction Program of the Open Learning Center of the University of Antique, September 29. The said event was attended by the students of OLC, faculty and staff, together with the OLC director and the university president. Dr. Jocelyn C. Morales, OLC Director, pose a challenge to the OLC students to be an empowered person. “May this acquaintance party be the beginning of lasting and loyal connection with the university that has given us hope and has inspired to become better and positive persons that we are,” said in her opening remarks. On the other hand, Dr. Pablo S. Crespo Jr., University President commend that this was the first event that gives honor to the university spirit animal because it incorporates
UA revives from page 2 The money raised in the alumni homecoming and the donation of UA Student Government(UASG) and UA Future Leaders of the Philippines(FLP) with P40, 000 each will also be utilized in rebuilding the extension campuses. Though the first and current UA Bulig sa Norte were implemented in different ways and circumstances, the work of charity lies on a purpose of building communities. It can be recalled that on 2013, Supertyphoon Yolanda devastated three external campuses where UA-TLMC suffered P1.2 million estimated worth of damages which two classrooms of Social Science Building and another two classrooms of Bandoja Building and the hatchery were damaged while the Fisheries Building was partially damaged. Through UA pubs from page 2 current Managing Editor of the said publication. Likewise, the Mentor as the official publication of College of Teacher EducationUA Main also joined in the said conference, where Mr. Karl John Secando, The Mentor Adviser garnered 10th place in News Writing (English) Adviser Category. “All I thought mapurol na ko sa journalism, sa tagal ba naman na hindi na ako nagsusulat. I thank God for this UA Statistical Center from page 3 is why statistics is very important in our research undertakings,” Dr. Mary-An U. Magbanua, director of Statistical Center said. She also added that, in this activity, the participants will learn to determine the factors in identifying appropriate statistical tools in their research. “One of the theses presented during the seminar was mine. It was difficult for me to identify what statistical method I should use at the start. But I already learned what tool I should use in my thesis while we were having a workshop,” Matthew Garcenilla, BSECE 5-A said. Moreover, the office
BLAZING RED. The faculty of the UA Open Learning headed by Director, Jocelyn Morales, PhD, don their red-themed attire during the acquaintance party of the students and teachers of this special program. | Photo by Alden John Tubale
the three dimensional Red Ants design in its decoration. “Among the colleges that conducted an acquaintance
a collective work, the drive accumulated 845 relief packs and 360 packs of clothes, including the 100 packs of donation from UA Hamtic. This year, it is time for the current Bulig sa Norte to lift the people from the affected communities. "When Ursula hit the north, our roofs flew away because of strong winds. It took weeks for the electricity to be restored that we had to pay for the charging of our flashlight and gadgets. My family in Libertad temporarily stopped in supporting my allowances here in Sibalom so my sister who is working in Manila supports my education alone. I am grateful that my university led this activity to help us." Twenkle Z. Ordenacion of BS Criminology 1-A said. On January 30, the UASG distributed the relief packs that was collected throughout the whole drive to the students of UA Libertad.
blessing. This is an affirmation that I can still write and be a guide to the Mentor, my CTE Publication,” Mr. Secando uttered. Meanwhile, the organizers announced in the closing ceremonies that the 14th School Press Adviser’s Movement (Inc) National Campus Media Conference will be held in Zamboanga City in 2020.
also conducted the first stats on-the spot poster making contest last October 28 which was participated by students from different colleges and laboratory high school where Khemme L. Ubial of CTE clinched the 1st place award while Jobert Pedro from College of Technology(COT) finished 2nd place, and Bryan Zander Baconga who is also from CTE placed 3rd. These were the first activities funded and spearheaded by the Statistical Center since it was institutionalized on 2018 as the leading office in ensuring the latest and licensed statistical tools, maintaining the statistical records of the university.
party and induction program, OLC was the first one to give honor to the official spirit animal of the university depicted in
their motifs and decorations” Dr. Crespo said in his message. The main purpose of the activity was to induct the newly
elected set of officers of the OLC and for its student body to get acquainted with each other while they develop camaraderie to one another. “No matter how hard your study and life is, do not give up until you graduate. If you are already graduated, it’s up to you on how to use your diploma. Do not give up on your dreams. Study well and in your graduation, I will be very proud to shake your hands,” Dr. Crespo added. Furthermore, the OLC student president emphasized the values of persistence and determination in pursuing lifelong learning. The acquaintance party, as a usual annual event, was held this year in order for students and teachers alike to know each other well in a fine dining setting and to build new friendships, good relationships, and build a better community for the concerned participants.
UASG enforces ‘No Plastic Policy’ BY FRANCIS MISSION
Enforcing the practice of no plastic use inside the premises of University of Antique was the reason why the Board of Regents approved the first policy of the University of Antique Student Government (UASG) on ‘No Plastic Policy’. UASG former senator, now President Roger Canja authored the said policy which was presented by John David Vagilidad, former UASG President and Student Regent to the Board of Regents and later approved by the BOR applicable to all stakeholders of the university. The purpose of the policy is to stop the use of plastics in the university. Thus, the Balunan idea was presented by Canja and the acronym Bring Along with U for Natures Nurture (BALUNAN) was coined by Dr. Jelyn O. Alentajan, Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs. Balunan is part of the said policy which advocates the university
stakeholders to bring tumblers and stop the utilization of single use plastics. Canja said that it is imperative to be an earth warrior and to practice self-discipline. “The virtue of selfdiscipline and being an ecofriendly individual is very essential,” he said. “As an academic institution, I am hoping that we should be in the frontline to reinforce this policy. We need to straighten our actions because nowadays we are experiencing environmental issues caused by the utilization of plastics,” he emphasized. In order to enforce the implementation of the said policy, Mr. Xavier Roque Peredo, Chairperson of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solution Network (UN SDSN Youth Philippines) discussed comprehensively the Sustainable Development and Environment Action to the
student leaders who attended the symposium sponsored by the UASG as one of the pioneer implementing organization. “ S u s t a i n a b l e Development Goals will put everything in balance. Everyone especially the arising generation must restrain from making unnecessary things that may harm our nature. We should act now because we still have enough time and never wait until everything is over”, Peredo said during his speech. ALso, Mr. John David Vagilidad, tackled further the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the said UASG policy to the student leaders who attended the symposium so that they will be aware of the violations and its corresponding sanctions if they failed to follow the aforementioned policy.
UA joins Sibalom agencies for UligmAt ‘19 BY FRANCIS MISSION
Empowering UAeans with emergency preparedness plans and safety measures in the time of crisis was the main cause of UligmAt 2019 simulated at University of Antique, November 19. UligmAt is an annual mock earthquake and fire drill together with proper observance of first aid and emergency transfer of patients by the UA responders team. UA spearheaded this activity in coordination with the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (MDRRMC), Sibalom Philippine National Police, and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) work together in assessing the preparedness of every UAean. In addition, Lovely Rose O. Laurenio, an Engineering student in the university emphasized that UligmAt increases awareness among students and teachers of the appropriate safety measures when emergency arises. “The conduct of UligmAt is indeed significant so that students and faculty members of the university will be aware of the safety measures and practices when these events will happen,” she said in an interview.
Furthermore, Mrs. Asle Joyce P. Flores, Faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) highlighted that awareness of the preparedness level of the stakeholders would help the university officials in coping with their needs. “When we are aware whether the stakeholders are well-prepared or not for these disasters, then the administrators
of the university will be able to plan for programs to either address the unawareness, or improve the awareness,” she stressed. The simulation exercise is part of the university’s efforts to evaluate the safety and security plans in order to enhance emergency response to earthquake and other related phenomena.
PREPAREDNESS SIMULATION. A student volunteer performs a simulation of a casualty of an earthquake while being rescued by other student volunteers. | Photo by Alden John Tubale
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PAGe 5 EDITORIAL BOARD AY 2019-2020 FRANCIS MISSION Editor in Chief MARIANNE PALCAT Associate Editor FLORIETTE ANN ARNAIZ MICHAEL ANGELO BANUSING Managing Editor GEELYN SERNICULA News, Op-Ed Editor REAH RICA MARIE PADRONCILLO Magazine Editor DIANA ROSE LAMPASA Literary Editor LOUIE JOHN SERVANCIA SAMANTHA JOY QUIMAN Sports Editors JORIELYN MARTIZANO SANDIE GED NICHOLAS MINAVES News, Op-Ed Staff
To build and be built by communities There are hundreds of ways to celebrate the new stages of life of every student especially in college. University of Antique has some of these however, these events are rather unpopular. Annually, students welcome the freshmen in the university acquaintance party and send off the seniors in the graduation rites. These activities that serve as rites of passage for UAean learners were the only shared celebrations aside from the university week and intramurals. What left unnoticed through the years were the celebrations made by the student organizations and colleges on their own. Rites of passage as a transitional stage of students hold an important factor in the inevitable change in their lives. Its cruciality involves not only the students but the communities around them. It has been that its ubiquity always comes about – where
only students and the faculty are the ones whose presence is seen in these rites. If we are to raise a question about how is the essence of these rites in the lives of students realized when parents and external community’s involvement is not felt? Rites of passage in college are the shifts in their educational quest, welcoming them for a change. It is both a preparation and an exposure to the next stages while strengthening and sustaining communities inside and outside the university. With the academic year in full swing and different clubs and organizations were opened to the coming in of new joining members, it is the season for a celebrated way of welcoming the students. And as the school year is about to halt, holding ceremonies is a celebration of reaping the students’ strong suit. The humanistic goal of
Evelio and Duterte’s impunity The Quill DAVEN ARAGON
Duterte’s war on drugs has killed hundreds of alleged drug abusers in the streets, in broad daylight, often in public places. Come to think of it. It looks like it’s the same coldblooded murder that killed Evelio Javier, in broad daylight, in the presence of the public in 1986. It was the era of near defeat when Marcos tried to win his way against Cory. That time, Evelio made sure that Cory won in his province. But Marcos was a cunning, unrelenting, and vicious statesman. In his pursuit of eliminating Cory’s supporters, Evelio was singled out. The result was a gruesome death. Despite the political turmoil during the Marcos’s regime, Evelio was imbued with the idea that politics is the concern of good and decent people. He saw how his province and people need him in those times. He realized that “it was preferable for the Antiqueños to have a leader in such times than none at all.” Evelio fought against the dictatorship. He had noble dreams for his people. He intended that Antiqueños would be free from the claws of tyranny. The price was his life. And his death triggered the monumental EDSA Revolution that overthrew the dictatorship.
On his 34th death anniversary, many things about the Marcos regime seemed to make a flashback. During the martial law, many were made political prisoners. Critics were silenced. Newspapers were closed. Now, the same thing happens. Leila Delima, a staunch critic of Duterte, was imprisoned. Ma. Lourdes Sereno, an opposition, was ousted from her post. Rappler, an online news agency, was crucified. And lately, ABS-CBN fears of non-renewal of license. Déjà vu, right? There is an abuse of power in the present administration. This abuse of power has led to the loss of innocent lives on a massive scale. We are governed by a leader with the wrong paradigm. This government tries to put down the voice of the people and the media. If we keep on holding our tongues, who else will speak out? Evelio’s death was a ripple. The whole nation saw his blood-covered body. The horrors struck them that they decided to stop it. So the slogan, “tama na, sobrana, palitan na.” It was February 11 when Evelio died. Eleven days after his death, the People Power Revolution happened in Manila in 1986. It’s such a bitter pride
education is the nurturing of whole and self-directed human beings. It must be built upon a profound and perceptive understanding of their growth. Upon their growth, they are able to feed communities. And that’s through the rites of passage. The university tagline, “Transforming Lives, Building Communities” has always been associated to UA’s effort to empower the communities outside the corners of the campuses. However, the statement can be an achieved ideal if it tells more of the university’s impacts toward the specific people who compose it the professionals it is producing and the professionals it is fostering. The ideal can start within. It is through the rites of passage that the university successfully transforms the lives of its students as it implies that they take a new step for a sweet sacrifice that an Antiqueno had made big waves to change the landscape of politics and governance in the Philippines. But three decades after Marcos, we elected another despotic, tyrant-ready leader who doesn’t like to be criticized for his mistakes. We forgot about the depravity of dictatorship that we even tried to install Bongbong Marcos as vice president. Plutarch Heavensbee (Mockingjay) said that “we are fickle, stupid beings with poor memories and a great gift for selfdestruction.” He was right. We totally forgot about the horrors of a regime led by a tyrant. We have the tendency to selfdestruct by electing sociopaths, like a Daenerys Targaryen kind of mad. They are dangerous leaders. They make impulsive decisions without feeling guilty for the harm they cause. We do not deserve them. Remember, Evelio died so we can be ushered into the
forward in their journey. It is also through the rites of passage that the university makes a community out of student organizations that have their own roles in helping UA as a thriving institution. However, the essence of rites of passage would not be possible if there are no supporting communities outside the premises. It is important for UA that its stakeholders, especially the parents, to take part with the UAeans’ journey every step of the way. As UAeans, the journey to become an important jigsaw piece of the community starts in red and yellow marks of Iskribinti and end in hoods in different colors of Pasidungug. There are milestones in between. Through the rites of passage, UA puts up a community, deploys them externally to bigger communities – where these communities pitch in to build UA. new era of free speech and vibrant democracy. Did we value this gift? No, we didn’t. We forgot that Cory rebuilt the country out of Marcos’ scraps. We accused her of making the Philippines a poorer country than it was during the Marcos regime. Evelio helped us gain this democracy. But we seem to forget the significance of his sacrifice because of our urge for money, power, influence, and fame. The youth use different mediums now but instead of using it to make a positive influence, they use it to spread negativity, hide truths, and create physical and virtual chaos. We use our voice now to create violence, not peace. Peace and justice are slowly fading away. And some of us choose to stay quiet or remain blind because we are cowards who hide behind our apathy. Thirty-four years after Evelio died, we seem to bury in our memories the essence of his
Group Project as an Individual Effort According to American history, the work in writing The Federalist Papers was divided evenly among three men. There were a total of 85 essays. John Jay got sick after writing five essays, James Madison wrote a total of 29 essays, and Alexander Hamilton wrote the other 51. This history is a proof that though work is given equally, the efforts dedicated towards it still vary. This applies to the story of grouping system inside the classroom of every
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death. When random people are killed in the streets for alleged drug peddling, we don’t remember how and why Evelio died. If Duterte were Marcos’s stand-in, the unrightable wrong will remain as is. Do we really remember why Evelio died? Yes, perhaps every February 11. But not on every single occasion when we are being enslaved by foreigners in our own hometown, in our own country. We do not remember when our local businesses are being murdered by the mushrooming malls owned by monopolizing foreigners. We do not remember even when our farmers cultivate the lands they don’t own in order to survive on a daily basis. We do not remember even when our right to know the truth is being defeated by fake news propagators and political propagandists. We remained indifferent.
Vox Populi JORIELYN MARTIZANO
Filipino learner. In less than a decade, the Philippine educational system had experienced drastic changes. Basic education was enhanced. Tertiary education became free. Valedictorians, salutatorians, and honorable mentions were no longer named in commencement exercises. Nevertheless, how students behave towards tasks in school and how they work to learn, especially in group projects,
never changed. If there is one story that is common in all group projects, that is the smartest one would be the leader. He/she would divide the work to the members. Days would pass but still, there is no progress. When time comes when everybody crams, the leader ends up doing all the tasks to comply the requirements. Yet, all members are graded based on the performance of the group and not on the effort of each continue to page 6
OPINION
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There’s no student discount, only overpricing
A blessing or a nuisance? On the Things that Matter
Vox Populi
MARIANNE PALCAT
JORIELYN MARTIZANO
Last October 2019, a post of a student of the university went viral after complaining that a certain tricycle driver of the Round Trip charged them with Php10, instead of the discounted fare for students that is Php 7. It’s not only them who experienced the overpricing. The other students also expressed their complains in the comment thread that they experienced the same not just from that tricycle but also from the other tricycles in Sibalom. Students who go back to Sibalom from their respective hometowns on Sunday were complaining that tricycles from ABBCTODA refused to send them in Boulevard area and Bari despite that they are carrying heavy bags or it’s raining. They will only send students if there are three or more of them are boarding in Boulevard yet will charge the students with additional Php 1-Php 3 to their original fare, or even asked double-pay. However,tricycle drivers from the aforementioned association said that Boulevard is not part of their route and sending passengers, and to the area Bari, which is part of their route, with passengers who are going to the town proper will cost too much gasoline. Thus, they insist is already practical to pay additional charges instead of riding another tricycle of different association that will cost double of the original fare. Moreover, students also complain about some drivers both from the Round Trip and ABBCTODA who do not return the exact change if they give Php 10 or money produced in papers. Instead of charging the student fare, some Round Trip drivers charge them in regular fare while some ABBCTODA will charge students P8 fare. In this regards, the drivers from the different associations concluded that the drivers don’t have enough coins to give the exact change but if it
is intended, then it is subject to report in the authority. For ABBCTODA, in some cases, they are forced to charge students a P8 fare because in the Municipal Ordinance No. 001 s. 2018 of Sibalom, student fares have ‘excess’ 20 centavos so it would be a loss for tricycle drivers to charge all student passengers with only P7 or P11. On the other hand, entering of public tricycles inside the university had been regulated through Office Memorandum 45 s. 2019 of the Office of the President last October 2019 because there was no control as to the entry of the said vehicles for the first two months of the academic year that had might caused disorderliness inside the premises, hence, public tricycles are only allowed to enter the campus if passengers are senior citizens and persons with disability, if faculty members, staff, and students are heading to the areas of New GEB, Cultural Center, and Mini-Hotel during heavy rains, if heavy things are needed to be transported within the campus, and if there are emergency cases. While there are complaints against tricycle drivers, the latter also complain some students who do not pay their exact fare to them, causing them to lose certain amounts in their daily earnings. Money as a transportation fare is a big deal to both parties. For tricycle drivers, it is a source of living, for students, it is a loss amount from allowance that could have spent for food, yet transportation is also essential. Perhaps, this idea became a drive for the both parties to abuse and to complain. Confusion on fare could be avoided if it is ‘definite’ and students and drivers agreed without being forced in paying additional money. However, it would be more beneficial for tricycle drivers and students if everybody is fair when it comes to fare.
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is not always an excuse to be passive because there is room for improvement. In addition, we cannot deny the fact that there are more advantages when activities are done by group. There is a flow of ideas from each members. The amount of money that would be spent for the project is not a subject for worry because everybody is obliged to contribute. It can produce outputs earlier than the deadline. But are these practiced? Are they just ideas failed to be put into actions because of poor mindsets? Some members depend on the smarter members in formulating the content of a project and only choose to pay their contributions. Money helps, however, student outputs are produced by sharing of knowledge and skills. Perhaps what is lacking in us right now is our willingness to cooperate with diverse people and some of us have a raw sense of responsibility. The grading system towards group projects and performances are beyond our control but the rewards of hard work that each member deserves is in our hands. After all, we do not want to be the reason of the failure of others. Also, conflicts between the members can be fixed through good communication.
member. It sounds unfair but it is true. While we are laughing at the catchphrase, “Group project raw pero isa lang ang gumagawa” that circulates in our social media feeds because we can relate to it, we failed to realize that in the process, the smart ones become smarter and the struggling ones remain struggling. The only person who grows academically is the one who works for the project. As it always goes, it is the leader who does the job and the one who understands what he/she is doing. The primary role of the leader is to guide his/her team to reach the goal by delegating all the works to the members but what is actually happening in the system is that leaders always take the initiative to start when nobody worked after the tasks were assigned, considering that we are already in college and young adults by age, and we are expected to act like one. However, it is also the responsibility of the leader to know his/her members’ capacity to do their functions in the group. It is the leader’s part to lift up his/her groupmates who are struggling and be considerate of the situation. Yet, we must always remember that weakness
The PRISM
Imagine a world without plastic, literally and figuratively. Imagine a world where we could call an abode, where everyone could inhale the freshness of the air, where everyone could endure the hotness at daylight and coldness at night. Imagine the happy faces of the people as they greet each other under the glaring sun with a thought that there is no such thing that they could be afraid of. Imagine that there are no such things that could cause negativities in the world. Hence, what’s the use of imagining things if we do not take action to make it happen? With the advent of technology that evolves nowadays, it is very heartbreaking to see the almost covered faces of the environment. Buildings and infrastructures are everywhere, businesses may it be micro and macro are everywhere, and the sad part is, plastics as one of the most used packaging of products are also scattered everywhere. Good thing that the University of Antique Student Government (UASG) initiated an action: the implementation of the No Plastic Policy, in which it aims to eradicate the provisions and usage of singleuse plastic in the university and to permanently put into practice the bringing of personal tumblers and food keepers wherein that way the use of plastics will be lessened. The current UASG President, Roger Z. Canja Jr. was a UASG Senator when he authorized the Resolution No. 49 Series of 2018 titled “A Resolution to Implement No Plastic Policy in the University of Antique System”. After which an ordinance was made prohibiting the use and provision of plastic cellophane, plastic sando bags, plastic wrappers, plastic straws, plastic/styro cups, and expanded polystyrene (ESP) foam commonly known as styrofoam as packaging materials and utilization of food and beverages containers at the university.
It was August 2019 when the No Plastic Policy was implemented. Some students were shocked maybe because they were not informed earlier. There were times that students get irritated because the moment they are about to buy food (viand) in the canteen specifically for takeout purposes they were asked for their food keeper. Nonetheless, if a student doesn’t have, they were obliged to add 10 pesos for the food keeper. What if that very moment a particular person doesn’t have extra money? What do they need to do? Some vendors do not have choices but to follow. They don’t have a say, what they just needed to do was to adjust their packaging, from plastics to paper. Different business stalls have various says towards the policy. For those who are selling street foods such as hotdog, kikiam, siomai, and many more, it was an advantage since it somehow affected their sales positively. Likewise, the implementation of no plastic policy was a blessing for those food vendors in the canteen since they are not just selling food but as well as food keeper where they could put up 3-peso profit. However, there is that particular store, where their sales were degraded that much. Before, their store could sell 8-10 cases of soft drinks for a day, but the moment no plastic policy was implemented, it is very rare to sell a case. They have no choice but to accept the fact that students will no longer enjoy their “soft drinks with ice” since plastic wrappers are strictly prohibited. Thus, as stated by the interviewee, somehow as time goes by they have recovered their sales, it was just smaller this time. It was just so unpleasant to see certain vendors doing unnecessary things not just to get caught by the authoritative person. There is that instance that particular food was put into a plastic wrapper and then put it again inside a paper bag.
We like a friendly encounter Straightforward Notion ALDEN JOHN TUBALE REAH RICA MARIE PADRONCILLO
Front liners are the face of their respective offices. They are the ones who first interact with students and alumni who transact in their offices. Positive interaction with everyone is expected. To be in the front line is a big role that one has to serve well. It requires good communication skills, calmness, patience, and most importantly, the ability to show respect to everyone. It is stated in the Republic Act No. 6713, a code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and employees, that they shall extend prompt, courteous, and adequate service to the public. However, there are times when some of those at the front lines who are hostile when it comes to dealing with their clients. Some of them tend to be rude and do not approach people with respect. Cordiality
is dismissed, most especially if the client is just a mere student. Some of them respond to the queries in a very unfriendly tone which is contrary to the code of ethics and professional conduct. They also tend to pay less attention when students transact at their office compared to those who have a higher position. The treatment is based on one’s social status and position. Giving correct information is important. Some give unclear and incomplete information to students which sometimes cause delay in document processing. This is a unexcusable to even consider that this University is ISO certified. Just as how circumstances in the world work, effects will always have their causes and the attitude of the front line people toward students have also reasons.
What’s the use then? It was so heartbreaking that there are vendors who do things like that just to save their sales. I just do hope that it won’t happen again. No Plastic Policy was implemented for the betterment of everybody not for awakening the negative traits of a particular person. After all, No Plastic Policy did not disturb the daily lives of the UAeans. It did affect the choices and decisions but what matters most is its macro effect done by micro efforts. Who would ever think that a simple implementation of such a policy could somehow discipline a person? It urged students to bring along with them their BALUNAN which is for their good also. It is visibly true that the plastics were lessened, but not eradicated. Sometimes, people rant, “No Plastic Policy, perobakit may plastic pa din?”. It’s because of the specified plastics that are prohibited in the university. Biscuits, candies, and curls packaged with plastics are still sold in the university. Well, it’s beyond our control. What we just needed to do, to support the aim of the No Plastic Policy, is to support it with Anti Plastic Campaign and Proper Waste Disposal. As experienced by many, the rainy season causes difficulties for the students because of the overflowing drainages that cause floods. Some may not go to school because they do not want their feet to get soaked and be infected by certain bacteria. No Plastic Policy, as stated above lessened plastics in the university, I just do hope that proper waste disposal is done properly to avoid such instances. No Plastic Policy is one of the best projects done by the student government to help in fulfilling the university’s mission and vision as well as its objectives. At first, yes No Plastic Policy was a nuisance for some, but later it did become a benison in disguise.
Front liners are bombarded with paper works. Their job does not limit only in answering the questions and giving information to students. They also have to do other tasks assigned to them. Based on interviews with job orderlies, the reason why some front liners act coldly towards students who visit their office is because of the lack in etiquette and proper courtesy. They are sometimes impolite. As students, we must know how to show respect. Furthermore, stress may also be one of the factors why these people act this way. There are lots of works queued and tons of paper works waiting for them. They are torn between what job they will do first. but this should not mean they may project a hostile relationship with their clients. A front line worker should possess traits that perfectly fit the job which includes being respectful and being patient to clients at all times. On the other hand, students should also know the values that they need to possess when having a transaction to the front liners. One worker said, if you love your job, no matter how hard and demanding your job is. You will never get tired of it. No work is hard if you just love what you are doing.
OPINION
The PRISM
The everyday cliche
PAGe 7
Is EDSA a failure?
Analyzing Trends Vox Populi
DAVEN LUIS ARAGON
In the school context, not wearing an ID is an act of throwing off one’s identity from an institution where you are matriculated at. It is a kind of irresponsible behavior that disrespects the policy of the school or university. Is it an intentional abuse to the system or a failure in compliance with the rule, either of the two, or both? We have been remiss and seem not demeaning in conformity to the university’s policy. Because of a lack of discipline, we defy this bylaw and regard this as a trivial transgression. As regards this, how can we be so strongly against the comeuppance and sanctions put upon us in every offense we commit? There is nothing to complain about if only we wear our IDs. According to the Students’ Code of Conduct and Discipline, every student must display his/her ID visibly and clearly on his/her uniform at all times inside the UA campus. Violation of the rule is subject to corresponding sanctions such as community service, summon of parents or guardians, and several suspensions. Student identification card bears identifying information of a particular student. This card recognizes that a student who wears it is a bonafide student of the
university. Also, it covers the safety and security measures of the students inside the school campus. Why still others go against this? Does it set us back? Has it weighed us down? Students who enter the university sans an identity card are identified as outsiders. Be it in a hypothetical situation where a culprit comes in the university in disguise as a student? Would you allow a cat to get in the basket full of rats? Come to think of it. If we always hold on to consider and just let students enter the university without their IDs, students’ behavior toward this will never change. Maybe change for worse. We will never learn. We should learn to take a step for a better chance for ourselves and the university. By wearing such, can identify a potential security threat inside the university without making the school seem like a lockup. If we wish to help to strengthen our security system, don’t we think this could be a micro contribution? This is not a heavy work. In the Memorandum Order No. 3 Series of 2019, the Wearing of a School ID, states that all students have to wear their school ID in entering the university campus for safety and security reasons. Because of this, security guards were advised to impose the memorandum order effective from September
2, 2019, until the end of the academic year. However, this memorandum order is not a basis when to wear the ID and when not to. We know the right thing to do as good, responsible, and obedient students. We pay for it, for the ID holder and the lace. But what for when we do not remind ourselves to put it on around our neck? Would others tease us if we do? Everybody has it though. We can be role models for those who violate. We can build the right conduct and create change toward others. Furthermore, in a survey conducted this November 2019, the result revealed that 10 out of 10 respondents agreed with No ID, No Entry. They asserted that this act is passing over students’ responsibility. The survey revealed how they support the policy, yet do they live up to it? We and the university aim to develop disciplined, responsible, and highly trained students intended to facilitate holistic and wellrounded student development. Hence, one possible way is the reinforcement of policy and fortification of sanctions. This could avoid some detriments and could promote the students’ responsible behavior. Advocate and support No ID, No Entry. Be responsible.
Why are we given free education? The Verdict SANDIE GED NICHOLAS MINAVES FLORIETTE ANN ARNAIZ
University of Antique’s mission is to provide quality, relevant, and responsive scientific, technological, and professional education… and one way to attain this is by providing scholarships and grants for students. They now enjoy free tuition and miscellaneous fee plus they receive grants and scholarships every semester. Quality education plays an important role not only in ensuring a brighter future but also in shaping a better society. However, it cannot be denied that many Filipinos choose not to attend school due to various reasons. Based on the 2017 Annual Poverty Indicators Survey (APIS), almost nine percent of the estimated 39.2 million Filipinos from ages six to 24 years old are out-of-school children and youth (OSCY). Among the 3.6 million OSCY, 83.1 % are 16 to 24 years old, 11.2 % are 12 to 15 years old, and 5.7 % are six to 11 years old. Survey results show that the high cost of education is one of the most common reasons for out of school children and youth for attending school. Grants and scholarships are not the same things, and the two terms are often confused. Scholarships are usually meritbased. This means that they are given to prospective recipients based on desired qualities such as athletic ability, academic achievement, or involvement in a certain extra-curricular
activity. Scholarships can also be based on particular traits like ancestral background or group affiliation. Grants tend to be need-based and are available to students based on criteria such as family income. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) offers Student Financial Assistance (StuFAPs) to provide poor and deserving Filipinos with opportunities for quality higher education. The list of available StuFAPs includes the State Scholarship Program (SSP), where full and partial scholars can receive up to 30,000 pesos and 15,000 pesos in aid per academic years, respectively. Both grants and scholarships usually have some sort of requirement to continue to receive funding, such as maintaining a certain GPA. Recipients must understand these requirements so that they do not find themselves without expected aid. Based on the data released by the Office of Student Affairs and Services (SAS) almost 5,177 students of the University receive scholarships and grants which are a big help for their studies. There are 18 scholarships accompanied by the University, 14 of these are governmentfunded and the remaining four are privately funded. Among the 18 Government Funded Scholarships, 2,695 partial numbers of students are receiving grants and scholarships coming from the CHED TulongDunong which is considered to
be the most numerous recipients have. Followed by Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES)(1,380); UA-TulongDunong 01 (Congressional Scholarship648); UA-TulongDunong Scholarship(163); LGUSibalom Scholarship (162); DOST-SEI Scholarship (39); ESGP-PA Scholarship (15); CHED StuFAPs (Regular)- (12); CHED TD-AAMBIS OWA0- (8); CHED TD-COOP NATCO-(5); CHED TD-MAGDALO Scholarship (4) and (CHED TD- AKBAYAN, VETERANS (PVAO) Scholarship, Study-Now-PAY-LATER (SNPL) Scholarships having only one recipient. In Privately Funded PLDT2G Scholarship had the most number of recipients with 18 students, followed by SECDEP Scholarship (12); Lifebank Foundation INC. Scholarship (9) and ANJUSH Builders Scholarship (4). Recently, there is an issue about the money received by the scholars who are no longer use for educational purposes instead it directly goes to liquors and some beverages which gives satisfaction to every human being. Are their factors that greatly contribute to why these things are happening? Are their students who still value the essence of education? According to Kim John Osunero, a DOST scholar, they still value education and not all scholars are doing the same things. There are still students who always give priority to
JORIELYN MARTIZANO
History happened in 1986. It was a four-day revolution of people who hoped to be free; free to speak their mind, free to demand due process, and free to live without fears. All of these were denied to the Filipinos by the Marcos dictatorship. The EDSA People Power Revolution succeeded to topple down a strongman yet 34 years later, EDSA became a failure. EDSA is a failure. People who rallied in the length of the then Highway 54 had envisioned that there would be no more deaths in the hands of their government. No more massacres. No more harassments. No more political detentions. No more human rights violations. Yet, injustice is much worse after five terms of presidency. People may have enjoyed democracy right now yet the constitution is losing its grasp to this ideology because the president is acting like a dictator after declaring a war on drugs. There were killings, either in police operations or in vigilante-style. Just like the deaths during the Martial Law, it did not undergo due process. But unlike the deaths during the Martial Law where cries of pain were isolated in the dark corners of the jail, the cries of the victims and their families echoed in the dark streets of the country. Human rights, one of what EDSA fought for, is just a concept in our present democracy. EDSA is a failure. When Martial Law was declared, news media agencies including ABS-CBN, The Manila Times, Philippine Free Press, Philippine Graphic, and Daily Mirror were closed, an indication that the administration abolished the idea of press freedom. Media killings and threats had been alarming for the past decades after EDSA when journalists criticized every administration’s mistakes. Year by year, tirades against media are overlapping. Before Duterte would mark his fourth year in his term, he attacked various media outlets that are critical to him such as Rappler and Philippine Daily Inquirer, and most recently, threatened ABS-CBN with another shutdown. Media giants were not alone, campus publications also struggle for press freedom despite the existence of Campus Journalism Act of 1991. There are student publications
that had experienced defunding when the budget is the fare of every campus paper. There were also meddling incidents from the administration when it comes to editorial content, thus, depriving the students their rights for free press and editorial independence. What campus journalists are experiencing today may be nothing compared to what the student writers had experienced during Martial Law who became political prisoners, and even died but the fact that the government does not value the meaning of freedom of the press is still the same old story of threat to the said freedom, a freedom that the EDSA celebration also upholds. EDSA is a failure. The EDSA Revolution is an epitome of unity as a nation sharing one belief of democracy despite the differences in social status, language, and age for one goal of overthrowing an authoritarian rule and assure that it will no longer happen. However, there are people who never learn. As democracy ages year by year, divisiveness in the country also grow, and grow more with the presence of social media where people are not Filipinos discussing politics constructively but are ‘dilawan’ and ‘DDS’ in exchanging arguments on things they do not agree on, a setting that weakens unity among Filipinos that the world last saw during the EDSA Revolution. Democracy, at its fragile state, exists like a mindset under an authoritative governance. Perhaps, what this country tries to endure now is a result of tolerating the selfserving officials of different administrations to survive in a people-centered government. We let the greed for power thrive in our ancestors’ dreamed democracy. EDSA People Power Revolution is not a failure at all though. It was a successful start for our 87-year-old nation to glorify the welfare of the people instead of who sits in the government. We Filipinos are the ones who failed because for three decades, we see EDSA as a political battle between the Aquinos and the Marcoses when in fact, it is a battle of every Filipino who died fighting for the rights we deserve, of Filipinos who dreamed a violentless country for their children, and of every Filipino who marched and cried in Epifaniodelos Santos Avenue where they treated “non-violence as a weapon of the brave”.
their study after receiving a scholarship. Referring to his situation almost 75 percent of his scholar are lent to his family to give financial support to his remaining siblings. We can’t blame students why they are sometimes spending their money on alcoholic drinks it is because there are tendencies that not only student-related problems are bothering them but also family problems too that’s why they tend to hang out with their friends for relaxation and mental refreshment. Education is the main solution to poverty and to finish our study is the best way for us to be successful someday. Struggles and problems are just temporary trials that are why
some scholarships and grants serve to be our support. So, learn to value things and use them in the right way because opportunity knocks only once and you can never take it back again once it passes by. Disclaimer: The views and opinion of the writers do not reflect the stand of the publication and of Univeristy of Antique. The opinion page allows the students to express their ideas about certain issues in the university, the community, and the country.
‘Tion kang paghiriusa bulan k
usa, n kang pagbinuligay.
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Mga wikang katutubo tampok sa Buwan ng Wika 2019 NI JORIELYN MARTIZANO
Sa unang pagdiwang ng Buwan ng Wika na opisyal nang nakatanggal ang Filipino at Panitikan sa core subjects ng kolehiyo, nagsagawa ang University of Antique ng programa sa pagkilala ng mga wikang katutubo sa PaghiUsA Hall, Agosto 30. Pinangunahan ng Kagawaran ng Filipino ng UA na pinamumunuan ni Gng. Ruzel Espino-Paller at ng Sentro ng Wika at Kultura na pinamumunuan naman ni Dir. Aries B. Cabahit ang selebrasyon na may temang “Wikang Katutubo: Tungo sa Bansang Filipino”. Para kay National Artist Virgilio Almario na tagapangulo ng Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino(KWF), pagmamalaking ipinapahayag ng temang ito ang pagnanais na pagpugayan at patunayan na mahalagang bahagi ng pagkabansa ng mga Pilipino ang 130 katutubong wika sa Pilipinas. Ayon naman kay Gng. Paller, ang wikang Filipino ay binubuo ng mga wikang katutubo na sinasalita sa ating bansa tulad ng wikang Kinaray-a, Tagalog, Ilokano, at marami pang iba kung kaya hinamon niya ang mga kabataang Pilipino na huwag talikuran o kaligtaan ang sariling wikang katutubo na siyang pinag-uugatan ng sariling kultura at pagkakakilanlan. Upang mas mabigyang diin pa ang kabuluhan ng mga wikang katutubo, inimbitahan ng mga nabanggit na departamento si Dr. Edgar Ortinez na naging may akda ng pananaliksik na nailathala sa Humanities Diliman, isang journal ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas Diliman, taga-
salin sa Hiligaynon sa De La Salle Research Council at kasalukuyang Associate Professor I ng University of Antique upang magbahagi ng kanyang kaalaman bilang panauhing pandangal. “Nakatali ang wika bilang isang napakahalagang instrumento ng ating kamuwangan bilang mga Pilipino,” ani Dr. Ortinez. Ayon pa sa kanya, ang pagpapapahalagang ginawa ng mga kanunuan ay isang pagpapatunay na ang mga mamamayan sa modernong panahon ang yayakap at magtatayo ng isang pundasyon na magpapalakas sa wika. S a m a n t a l a , ginatimpalaan naman ang mga nanalo sa iba’t ibang patimpalak na ginanap noong Agosto 28 sa kasagsagan ng programa. Itinanghal na mga kampeon sina Jobert Pedro ng College of Technology(COT) para sa poster making, Loreal Pelegrino na mula sa College of Business and Accountancy(CBA) para sa spoken poetry, at Bernie Bacongallo ng College of Marine Studies(CMS) para sa dagliang talumpati. “Dalawang araw lamang ako nagsanay para sa kompetisyon ngunit ang maaaring naging rason ng aking pagkapanalo ay hango ang aking piyesa sa aking karanasan,” ani Pelegrino. M a t a t a n d a a n g sinimulan ng KWF at ni Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda ang pagkilala ng mga wikang katutubo sa pamamagitan ng Bantayog Wika na unang itinayo sa lalawigan ng Antique noong Pebrero 2018.
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Huraw ginawaran ng parangal NI FRANCIS MISSION
Determinasyon, tiwala sa sarili at positibong pananaw ang mga pagpapahalaga sa likod ng pelikulang Huraw. Tinaguyod nina Patrick Dominic Minayo, direktor ng pelikula at Caren Angel G. Sazon, editor ng pelikula ang paggawa ng Huraw sa halip ng mga pagsubok na kanilang pinagdaraanan. Ang Huraw ay tungkol sa pagsasalin ng kulturang paghahabi ng patadyong sa bagong henerasyon sa Bagtason, Bugasong dahil sa paglipas ng panahon ang mga katutubong kultura sa probinsya ng Antique ay unti-unting nawawala. “Isa sa mga dapat pagtuunan ng pansin dito sa Antique ang pagkawala ng mga sinaunang kultura dahil ito ang sumasalamin sa pagiging Antikenyo natin. Nararapat na isalin ito upang mas lalong mapalago ng mga susunod na henerasyon,” pahayag ni Minayo. “Problemang pinansyal at kakulangan ng gamit sa paggawa ng pelikula ang ilan lamang sa mga pagsubok na aming pinagdaraanan pero hindi ito pumigil sa amin sapagkat mahal namin ang aming ginagawa at gusto naming ipakita ang lahat ng aming makakaya upang maisakatuparan ang Huraw,”
MALIKHAING PAGGAWA NG PELIKULA. Sina Patrick Dominic Minayo at Caren Angel Sazon ang gumawa ng pelikulang Huraw na pinarangalan Ng Cinemalaya.
NI DAVEN LUIS ARAGON
KINARAY-A PAGYAMANIN. Mga myembro ng opisina ng Sentrong Wika at Kultura ang namuno sa patimpalak ng pagsusulat ng maikling kwentong pambata ngayong taon. | Larawan mula sa Facebook account ni G. Aries Cabahit
Standard Book Number (ISBN): Ang Sulog kag ang Tigasaw; Ang mga Maskara ni Happy; Ang mga Hayop nanday Kiko; Ang mga Dulungan; Kun Wanhaw sa Busong ang Talinga kang Kikik; Si Niknok, ang Paborito nga Manok ni Lolo Tinok; Kun may Ginatanom, may Iraynun; Ang mga Bulawan ka Pinakaurihi nga Datu; Pagrara kang Paghigugma; at Si Loloy. “Sa pamamagitan ng mga ilalathalang sugidanun, ito ay makatutulong upang magsuplemento sa kakulangang ito [materyales sa pagtuturo]… Ito ang nakikita naming makakatulong sa DepEd schools natin,” dagdag ni G. Cabahit. Subalit ang paglulunsad ng kabuuang aklat ay nasa ilalim parin ng proseso ng paglalatag ng disensyo at iba pang pahina ng aklat, at ang buong pangkat nila ay nagpaplanong isalin ang mga sugidanun sa wikang Filipino. “Iyon ay 20-page na aklat… more on Kinaray-a pero ang aming pangkat ay gagawa ng paraan dito kasi baka may mga mag-aaral tayo na manggagaling sa ibang probinsya na biglang mag-transfer. Paano nila ito mabibiyan ng halaga kung hindi
BALIK-TANAW. Litratong kuha sa bidyo na inilahok sa Cinemalaya Short Film Festival na nagwagi ng parangal na Pinasahi Award.
dagdag niya. Hindi naging madali para kay Minayo at Sazon ang pagsali sa nasabing kompetisyon dahil sa parehong problema. Ngunit sa tulong ni Ginoong Aries Cabahit at Ginang Saredith Sola at sa pahintulot ni Ginoong Pablo S. Crespo Jr, Presidente ng University of Antique na hiramin ang UA Bus nabigyan sila ng pag-asa dahil nagkaroon ito ng mga manonood na sumuporta rito. Ang pelikulang Huraw ay napili sa mahigit 100 na
‘entry’ sa buong Rehiyon VI at napabilang ito sa mga finalist ng Cinemalaya Short Shorts Film Competition sa Vista Mall, Oton, Iloilo na pinangungunahan ng batikang direktor na si Elvert Bañares. Ang Huraw ay nagwagi ng parangal na Pinasahi Award sa Cinemalaya Short Film Festival kasama ang pelikulang Sala guid ni Khel na isa ring pelikula sa direksyon ng isa ring Antiqueño na si Lloyd Chester Obsina ng Antique National School.
PÁTOK: Nakaukit na pamana sa mundo ng Indigenous People
Kompetisyon, sagot sa problema ng DepEd
Ang Sentro ng Wika at Kultura (SWK) - University of Antique sa pagtataguyod ng Kagawaran sa Edukasyon (DepEd) - Antique ay nagbukas ng kompetisyon sa Bugu nga Sugidanun Pambata 2019bahagi ng proyekto ng National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Agosto 26. Ilalathala ng SWK kasama ang dalawang ahensiya ng gobyerno (NCCA at DepEdAntique) ang 10 nanalong sugidanun na gagawing aklat para sa mga pampublikong paaralang pang-elementarya bilang solusyon sa kakulangan nito sa materyales sa pagtuturo sa mother tongue-based instruction. “Hindi naman siguro lingid sa kaalaman natin na kulang tayo [DepEd] sa materyales na magagamit lalo na sa ating mother tonguebased instruction. So, if we deal with literature, isa itong lunsaran sa pagtuturo ng iba pang competencies,” sabi ni G. Aries Cabahit, Direktor ng SWK, sa panayam. Ang mga sumusunod na 10 nanalong sugidanon na ilalathala at ipaparehistro sa Copyright at International
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nila naiintindihan?” dagdag pa niya. Sa kabilang banda, isa sa mga pakay ng kompetisyon ay ang pagpapahalaga sa wikang Kinaray-a at sa pamamagitan ng paggamit nito hindi lamang sa pagsasalita kungdi sa pagsusulat din; naii-aangat nito ang estado ng wika upang magamit sa mas marami pang larangan. “Naniniwala ako sa SWK sa kanilang layuning payamanin ang ating Kinaray-a. Ito ay malaking karangalan na makakatulong din sa pagpapabuti at pagpapaunlad ng literaturang Antiqueño,” bahagi ni John Kier Tangile, estudyante mula sa College of Teacher Education (CTE)- UAMain, isa sa mga nanalong kalahok sa kompetisyon. Ang naturang kompetisyon ay naisagawa sa pagkukusa ng Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda na naniniwalang maraming potensiyal ang mga Antiqueño, nag-aabang at naghihintay lang ng pagkakataon kung kailan ito ipapakita at ang patimpalak ay naging isang bulwagan upang matukalasan ang talento ng mga Antiqueño.
NI ALDEN JOHN TUBALE
Isang dokumentaryo ng pelikula ang nagtampok sa mundo ng Iraynon Bukidnon, isang katutubong mamamayan na matatagpuan sa kabundukan ng Gen. Fullon sa Bayan ng San Remigio, Antique. Ipinakita ng Pátok (The Mountain Carvers) ang nakakamanghang mundo ng indigenous people kung saan nakakubli ang kayamanan ng mahigit 600-ektaryang hagdan-hagdang palayan na inukit lamang ng mga Iraynon Bukidnon sa gitna ng mga bundok ng Antique. Ayon sa manunulat at direktor ng pelikula na si Emmanuel Lerona ang pelikula ay pinagsamasamang kuwento ng mga indigenous people sa nasabing lugar. Noong 2015 nakatungtong si Lerona sa komunidad ng mga IP sa nasabing lugar sa pamamagitan ng mga pag-uusap nila ng pinuno ng tribo na si Julito Bayog, sinabi niya rito na kumbinsido siya na ang mga IP at ang kanilang hagdan-hagdang palayan ay nararapat na kilalanin ng isang malawak na madla. Samantala, sinabi ng kasangguni ng pelikula na si Kevin Piamonte na ang paguukit ng bundok sa Antique ay may mga pagkakatulad sa sikat na Banaue Rice Terraces sa Ifugao. “Malayo kami sa Banaue at gayunpaman, makikita mo talaga ang pagkakapareho, pagkakaiba-iba at pagkakaisa ng mga Pilipino,” dagdag pa ni Piamonte. Paliwanag pa ni Joyce Christine Colon, isang propesor sa kasaysayan ng West Visayas State University- La Paz at isa ring kasangguni ng pelikula na ang Pátok ay nagbibigaydiin sa kahalagahan ng mga lupang namana sa mga ninuno sa buhay ng mga IP. “Ang mga IP ay karaniwang lumalaban para sa kanilang lupain na ipanamana pa ng kanilang mga ninuno at kahit isang daang taon na ito, ginagamit pa rin nila ang parehong teknolohiya at pamamaraan sa pag-ukit ng bundok. Samakatuwid, mayroon
pa rin silang teknolohiya sa paggawa ng hagdan-hagdang palayan dahil ang lupa ay mahalaga sa kanila. Ayon nga sa kanila, ang lupain ay buhay at kung aalisin mo ang mga lupaing ito, ay pareho na ring inaalis mo ang kanilang buhay,” dagdag pa ni Colon. Magpasa-hanggang ngayon, ay patuloy sila sa paggawa ng hagdan-hagdang palayan dahil bahagi ito ng kanilang kultura at ang lupa ay hindi naglalaman ng konsepto ng buhay kundi ng mga alaala sa kultura ng kanilang mga ninuno. Ibinanggit ni Colon na ang Panay Island ay may dalawang pangkat ng Indigenous People: ang Ati at Panay Bukidnon. Ang Panay Bukidnon ay ang kabuuang katawagan na tumutukoy sa mga IP sa bundok ng mga lalawigan ng Panay. Sinabi ni Colon na ang mga “tumandoks” o katutubo sa kabundukan ng Antique ang makapagsasabi kung nararapat ba nilang tukuyin ang kanilang mga sarili na mapabilang sa pangkat ng Iraynon Bukidnon. Idinagdag niya na wala pang tiyak na datos kung gaano kalaki ang populasyon ng mga Iraynon Bukidnon “ngunit natitiyak ko na matatagpuan lamang sila sa mga nayon ng Antique”. Bukod sa diskarte sa pag-ukit ng bundok, natuklasan ng Pátok ang iba pang hindi nasasalat na pamana ng pangkat ng mga IP at ang kanilang pagka-uhaw sa edukasyon, pangangalaga at pagsasama. Ipinahayag ni Lerona na bago dinala ang pelikula sa Iloilo, ay una itong ipinakita sa barangay ng Gen. Fullon noong Enero 2019. “Natuwa kami na mayroon kaming pagsusuri ng pelikula kapag ipinalabas ito sa Antique,” dagdag niya. Ang pelikula ay suportado ng National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Commission on Higher Education sa pamamagitan ng Institutional Development and Innovation Grant at ang University of the PhilippinesVisayas – Division of Humanities.
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now Antique outlaws coal-fired ANTIQUE PHO: stop fake news Caluya accessible via power plants about Meningococcemia FastCat BY FRANCIS MISSION
THE WORKING BOARD MEMBER. Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Karmila Rose Dimamay authored Provincial Ordinance 2020 - 194 or “Provincial Ban on New Coal-Fired Power Plant in the province of Antique.” | Photo from Karmila Rose Dimamay’s Facebook
Reducing toxic emissions from burning coal and maintaining a well-balanced and sustainable environment were the main reasons for Provincial Ordinance 2020-194 to prohibit the establishment of new coalfired power plants in Antique. Provincial Board member Karmila Rose Dimamay authored the said ordinance which was enacted on February 21, highlighting the harmful effects of coal-fired power plants. In a report by the Daily Guardian, Dimamay said that burning coal releases mercury, lead, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulates, and various other heavy metals that can cause asthma and other breathing difficulties, brain damage, heart problems, cancer, neurological disorders, and while there are some protections afforded by law, these are vulnerable to future revisions beyond the control of the province and implementation and strict monitoring have been difficult and weak. The ordinance stated that “as an agricultural province with most of the population being farmers and fisherfolk, Antique can ill afford to bear the destructive effects of coal power on agriculture and fisheries, such as thermal pollution, coal ash resuspension and spillage to water bodies.” Accordingly, Deputy House Speaker and Antique solon Loren Regarda embraced the said ordinance. “With the increasing need to address the climate crisis,
we have to wean our economies from over-dependence on coal and other fossil fuels,” Legarda said in a statement. “Proliferation of new coal-fired power plants will only contribute to our own destruction and will only go against our commitment to reduce emissions to ensure livable communities today and for the future,” Legards said in a statement. Legarda said that the ordinance will help the province to reduce harmful emissions and pursue resilient and sustainable development while protecting the environment and safeguarding the health of Antiqueños. “Coal-fired power plants are our nation’s top source of greenhouse gas emissions and the primary cause of global warming,” she added. “Our goal to reduce carbon emissions will be impossible if we will continue to allow the construction and operation of additional coal-fired power plants. Thus, this crucial action of our local government is a vital step towards climate resilience,” Legarda furthered. The said ordinance will create a composite team of Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO), Provincial Health Officer (PHO), and Provincial Legal Officer (PLO) and other related agencies to monitor and ensure that no Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) endorsement shall be given to any individual or business organization that may apply.
Sibalom enforces Smoke Free Campaign BY SAMANTHA JOY QUIMAN and NIÑA RICA BELMONTE
Sibalom Mayor Joel P. Occeña issued an Executive Order No. 17, series of 2018 to implement the Comprehensive Smoke-free Ordinance ordinance in support of a hundred percent smoke free Sibalom campaign. This thrust to pursue a 100% smoke-free district is spearheaded by Hon. Kazy V. Butiong, a member of the Sangguniang Bayan of the district, with her team, the AntiSmoking Unit of Sibalom or ASUS. According to SB Butiong, she adopted the national ordinance of president Duterte issued last May 2017 known as Nationwide smoking ban order (Philippines) Executive Order No. 26, entitled Providing for the Establishment of Smoke-Free Environments in Public and Enclosed Places, and proposed for its implementation in their locality. Meanwhile, the smoking ordinance prohibits the use, sale distribution and advertisement of cigarettes and other tobacco products, and electronic cigarettes in particular places such as the public plaza, school
BY DIANA ROSE LAMPASA
BY ALDEN JOHN TUBALE
campuses and the public market. It aims to safeguard the public health and ensure the wellbeing of all its constituents by protecting them from the harmful effects of smoking and tobacco consumption, reduce potential exposure to tobacco marketing and advertising, restrict its accessibility, and provide support and a conductive environment for tobacco users to quit. Furthermore, the coverage of this ordinance shall apply to all persons, whether natural or juridicial, whether resident or not, and in all places, found within the territorial jurisdiction of the Municipality of Sibalom. “As a result of the implemented ordinance, the recognizable effects of this actions are: citizens of Sibalom became more aware of the effects of smoking and the health risks it may inflict to the smoker as well as to the people who inhale the smoke coming from the cigarette. Also, public places such as the municipal plaza, health centers, schools and market, etc. are now smoke free,” SB Butiong stated.
Recently, discussions have been making the rounds on social media among Facebook users in Antique about an alleged case of what was suspected as a case of meningococcemia. Dr. Leoncio Q. Abiera, Jr., Provincial Health Officer I of Antique, confirmed on a video uploaded on Facebook that there was indeed a suspected case of meningococcemia in Buhang, Hamtic, Antique. However, he clarified that the case was only a suspected one and certain protocols were followed in response to the said case and surveillance and monitoring are continuously being conducted. He stressed that the public should stop inducing panic by spreading false information about the disease on social media. What is meningococcemia? Is this new? Meningococcemia is a rare infectious disease characterized by upper respiratory tract infection, fever, skin rash and lesions, eye and ear problems, and possibly a sudden state of extreme physical depression (shock) which may be life-threatening and even fatal without immediate and appropriate medical care. It is caused by the dissemination of meningococci (Neisseria meningitidis) into the bloodstream. During a press release in October 2019, the
Department of Health (DOH) disclosed that two suspected meningococcemia cases, from Laguna and Batangas, were confirmed positive for Neisseria meningitidis based on the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine laboratory results. Following that announcement, four persons have died due to meningococcemia in Batangas province, according to the DOH in Calabarzon. DOH encouraged the public to maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of disease. “This is a deadly but highly preventable disease. I urge the public to practice good personal hygiene such as regular handwashing, and covering of mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing to prevent the spread of this disease,” ASec of the Public Health Services Team Maria Rosario Vergeire said in a statement. Moreover, The Business Mirror reported that children are more vulnerable to the diseases because of their low resistance to the bacteria. This was validated by data from DOH which stated that 45 reported deaths ranged from less than one month to five years old, most of the reported deaths are males. Nevertheless, anyone regardless of age can be affected and that 5 percent to 15 percent of those with meningococcemia die within 24 to 48 hours.
AAY plants 200 tree seedlings BY DIANA ROSE LAMPASA
Antique Amazing Youth (AAY) which is composed of 13, 000 provincial government scholars in college, Alternative Learning System (ALS) students, graduate school scholars, senior high school and out-ofschool youth initiated a project that would make the province known to be the “fruit basket” of Western Visayas The organization planted 200 fruit seedlings in Barangay Tubudan, San Remigio, Antique on October 13, 2019 with the full participation of the Provincial Youth Development Office, headed by Rexon Nodque, i. The said project required the provincial scholars and students to plant at least three fruit-bearing trees in their backyards per semester in order to continuously receive the financial and educational assistance from the government. This project expects to grow 40,000 fruit-bearing trees per quarter and reach its goal by 2025 as the sole production of fruits variety in Antique. Nodque presented three major impacts on the development of this program. First impact is the unlimited stock of the fruits in their backyards – this will cater the livelihood and addresses the shortage of fruits in Region 6. Likewise, the province would be the center of fruit production and can be a tourist destination because of the variety of fruits per municipality. He stressed that the last and most essential impact of the project is to somehow help the environmental problem of climate change, that only trees can address. The fruit basket program will not only help improve Antique’s economy but will also generate social responsibilities and uphold trust among their youth. “We want to make our
youth understand that it is a matter of honor and social responsibility. Although we extend programs, educational and financial assistance to them, the government don’t ask for return but like I said, by social responsibility, it is not only for us, but first for your family and for yourself then for the community,” he said. By letting the youth plant and grow their own seedlings, the project eliminates the culture of spoon-feeding during tree planting activities wherein there is no continuous update and checking of sustainability. With the local government’s support, the implementation of the project is strictly monitored by each municipality. “Our first monitoring is to check if they already planted seedling in the pot. Their next assignment is to transfer the plant from the pot to vacant lot in their backyard. We have a monitoring system – forms and documentations to check. We will soon have a code system that will be fill up by their ID number for easy checking. We also have SK officials to help us to check from time to time,” Nodque said. On the other hand, Antique Governor Rhodora Cadiao appreciated the youth’s willingness to participate in the program. “I’m so happy because the youth are already taking part and prove that they can, if given the chance, assert themselves. I inspired them and they came up with this beautiful project, this is their brainchild so I’m here to support them,” Cadiao said. Roselyn Joy Roxas, AAY provincial secretary, also encouraged her fellow youth to unite as one, not only for those scholars but to everyone to contribute help in addressing environmental problems particularly, the climate change because will help not only for themselves but also for the
FastCat will start sailing in the seas between Caluya, Antique, Caticlan, Aklan, and Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro to provide access on the tourist spots in the islands on March 20. The said vessel intends to ply the Caluya-Bulalacao route three times a week with a P350 fare to Caluya from Bulalacao on economy class and P425 for premium economy, and P500 for business class. On the other hand, fare from Caluya to Caticlan rates P312 for economy, P408 for premium economy, and P480 for business class. Provincial Information Officer Galileo Magbanua believed that Caluya white sand beaches show a lot of promise for tourism however, the island lacks of sea transport for those who wants to visit the place but with FastCat ferry, tourist those from Caticlan, would be encourage to take ferry to visit Caluya before they proceed to Bulalacao and vice versa. “Many tourists would like to go to Caluya because it is also a beautiful place to visit” he said in an interview. With the transaction to the provincial government of Antique, Caluya residents could take a bus to the provincial capital town of San Jose de Buenavista. “As of the current, there is just once a day trip from Libertad Port to Caluya by a Passenger,” Magbanua added. F u r t h e r m o r e , Christopher Pastrana, Archipelago Philippine Ferries Corp.(APFC) president and chief executive officer said that the opening of the new route is anchored to what shipping company goal – to connect the island in the Philippines. Pastrana also added that they decided to prioritize Antique upon a request of Deputy Speaker and Antique Representative Loren Legarda. “This is another effort to ease travel to and from Antique not only for our kasimanwas but also for tourists and investors. Like Philippine Airlines direct flights to Antique, the FastCat project will be spur local economy as it will boost trade and tourism,” Legarda said. Executive Assistant III Lorreilei Geroche of Caluya once requested the FastCat to invest in Caluya Island for the said purpose and job opportunities for Caluyanhons. It can be recalled that then Senator Legarda introduced the partnership with APFC for the FastCat trips in Caluya, Antique last April 2019.
VENTURING ITS NEW ROUTE: FastCat will serve Bulalacao - Caluya - Caticlan in its new trip schedule. | Photo from FastCat
environment because they are the ones who will be the first benefactor of this project”. San Remigio Municiapal Mayor Mar Mission and Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Committee on Agriculture Chairman Fernando Corvera, also shows support and commit themselves during the launching of the project.
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CAS, CBA conquer the dance floor BY SHAINA ROSE AYUPAN and IYEN BAUTISTA
It was a triumphant night for CAS and CBA when they were declared champions in the Modern Standard and Latin American dances during the Dancesport competition at PaghiUsA hall, November 14. Dancesport couples from six different colleges and extension campuses performed the said dances. Chacha, rumba and jive were the categories for the Latin American while slow waltz, quickstep and tango were for the Modern Standard dance. Couples heated the dance floor with their combinations of footworks, facial expressions, routines as they battled their way to the top. “Well for me, one week is not enough for us to train and practice all of our routines everyday until night, but I think I did my best to be focused to the routines that we need to learn from our trainer. I’m so proud and overwhelmed to represent CAS, I just want to do the my best because success is not what you achieve, its all about doing your best,” Levi Shane Martinez of CAS said in an interview after they won in the Modern Standard.
On the other hand. it was a grandslam title for Keena Bautista and John Rico Pedigan of te CBA in the Latin American category. “Since our course (Hotel and Restaurant Management) has been transferred to CBA recently, my present college chose me to compete in the said competition together with my partner John Nico Pedigan. It is actually nerve wrecking because I am the most experienced dancer and I have expertise in this, they were looking up to me to win the competition. It’s quite a pressure but luckily, time is with us again,” Bautista said. Likewise, Charina Joyce Nobleza and El San Jason Poronila of CTE won as 1st runners-up in the Latin American category while Lyce Faith Aloro and Mark Steven Untalan from UA-TLMC were declared as 2nd runners-up. M o r e o v e r , representatives from UA-TLMC namely, Santina Erika Lee Flores with Hart Laurenz Amar grabbed the 1st runners-up title while couple from CTE, John Angelo Dales and Sheral Mae Rasco, ended 2nd runners up.
DANCEFLOOR ROYALTY. CBA represents Keena Bautista and her partner John Rico Pedigan display fierce attitude in Latin-American category. Bautista who was once under COT represented CBA this year. | Photo by Louie John Servancia
CMS men’s basketball 6 years undefeated under female coach BY LOUIE JOHN SERVANCIA
Undeniably, CMS men’s basketball players have ice water in their veins. “They won for almost 11 years, six years when I was their coach,” Mrs. Sheila S. Gumabong, College of Maritime Studies (CMS) coach , replied when asked about their recent championship in basketball men CMS continued to defend its title in their wire to wire fight after UA-TLMC lost only six points, 65-59, during the Championship Game of Men’s Basketball held at Barangay San Pedro Covered Court, San Jose, Antique, Nov. 15, 2019. During the first quarter, UA-TLMC had their five-point lead but CMS dropped it into four after the first half, 20-24. According to the players, avoiding alcoholic drinks and smoking were some of their healthy habits as preparation which led them to focus on the game. “Sadya nga may samo intense. Ang mahambal ko lang is kailangan gid ang selfdiscipline kag dapat very good in defense and offense,” Giovanni
Pasaquian, CMS player with jersey no. 9, said. They added that having a mindset of being respectful, calm, and controlled in the game also helped them in taking the lead. Interestingly, Mrs. Gumabong stated the she rendered lots of mothering, yelling, and screaming during the close fight in the first quarter. It was noted that the championship game last year was played also by both teams, thus, this championship was one of the most awaited games in the weeklong intramurals. “Siguro kulang kami sa practice kay one week lang amun preparation, bukut pa dire-diretso amo ra siguro ang sara sa mga rason kung andut wara namun nabuol ang gold. Amo ra next year, mapreparar kag ma training kami aga pa para mapabaskug pagid namun ang amun team,” Gian Kyle Torres, UA-TLMC player with jersey no. 12, stated. Eventually, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) ranked third in the game.
Arnis athlete turned trainer BY SAMANTHA JOY QUIMAN and FLORIETTE ANN ARNAIZ
Clad in his body armor, he prepares for battle, a battle where he wields a flexible weapon, a padded stick. John Kenneth Pameroyan, 23, a resident of Aureliana, Patnongon, Antique who takes up Bachelor of Science in Criminology at University of Antique (UA), is one of the few who considers arnis close to his heart. John Kenneth Pameroyan is now a studenttrainer for arnis in University of Antique. Arnis, also called Kali or Eskrima, is a term for the deadly traditional martial arts of the Philippines. Traces of historical evidence reveal that this manly art of self defense involves the use of both barehands and weaponary arts. To other people, this sport is often stereotyped as a weird, loud and an exaggerated
way of combatting. Yet, there are few who understands the essence of arnis, which imposes different arts (theater, dance, etc.) A DREAMER Ever since, John dreamt to be a student athlete (in arnis) and be able to compete in national competitions in order for him to apply and share his learnings to the athletes of Antique. Recently, he came back to the Regional SCUAA, but not as a student athlete – now, as a student trainer for UA. He started to discover his capabilities in arnis way back in 2011 in his junior year in highschool. Since he was little, he was a victim of bullying and that triggered his interest to join the arnis training. With that foundation, being able to learn the basics
of the sport, he continued to join in various competitions such as in Dinagyang, Sibalom (Yaminganay) and Capiz in order for him to improve his craft. “Nagsakit buot ko kato kang naghmbal si tatay nga di lang ko kuno anay mag intra kay pierde man kuno pirme. pero kay gusto ko lang tana daad mag improve kaugalingon ko, amo to hambal ko, Sige lang tay, di ka lang maggastos kanakon, ako bahala sa kaugalingon ko. Kay kung gusto mo ang sangka bagay,kung gusto mo lab uton, lab uton kag malab-ot mo gid ria,” John narrated. Despite the struggles he encountered during his journey as an arnis player before, he eventually learned something – to be more disciplined, to be respectful and able to teach these values to his student athletes as well as how to balance their schooling and other activities such as sports.
CMS Men, CAS Women bag gold in sepak takraw BY GEELYN SERNICULA
CMS Men and CAS Women emerged as champions in Sepak Takraw game held at Sibalom Central Elementary School (SCES) this week. The said event was participated by seven competing teams of men namely, CEA, COT, CMS, UA- Hamtic Campus, UATLMC, CBA, CTE. On the other hand, there were three teams competing for women’s category namely, CBA, CTE and CAS. “Motivation is to defend the title and to remain as champion sa Sepak. Improvement is on their preparation since regular ang practice nila compared last year,” said Mr. Jhetro Royce E. Espartero, coach of CAS Sepak Takraw women. CAS remained undefeated for three consecutive years since 2016 and this year, they snatched the victory making
it to the grand slam title. “The greatest challenge is conflict of game schedule nila (refering to CAS players), kay sa first game namon hindi sila kompleto since may game ang isa sa basketball kag ang isa sa volleyball. Nag-abot sila manugtapos na ang sipal, so I need to change the game plan and strategy, kay sa sepak, ang isa ka set or regu may different roles sanda,” Espartero added. Accordingly, CBA was the biggest contender for CAS since then but they managed to defeat them and placed CBA in the second spot and CTE on third. CMS emerged as champ in Sepak Takraw men while the women’s game was won by CAS. CMS dominated in the men’s game while COT ranked second and UA- Libertad landed at third place. “Our motivation why
COT terminates CAS’ reign in women’s basketball BY LOUIE JOHN SERVANCIA
Meanwhile, College of Technology (COT) Women’s Basketball Team rose up from drought, 68-46, as they prevailed against the defending champion, the College of Arts and Sciences during the Championship Game held at the same court, November 14. Before advancing into the finals, they competed first against College of Teacher Education - Laboratory High School (CTE-LHS). Eventually, CTE-LHS clinched the bronze medal. “We won because I didn’t pressure them. I realized during their first game with CAS, they rattled a lot. So I gathered them and asked to enumerate their errors, so I gave an advice to prevent those errors and to stay calm and controlled” Ms. Regin May Samulde, coach of COT. Prior to the championship game, COT and CAS battled during the
elimination round; CAS hooked the victory but after that loss, COT continued to win in other games which eventually them contend with CAS again. Since CAS is unbeaten, COT had to beat the team twice. “Dahilan Kung bakit kami nanalo ay dahil sa sipag at tiyaga sa pag -eensayo para sa ikaka-ayos ng lagay ng aming katawan pagdating ng laro namin. Naglaro kami as a team na may teamwork in every game, we make a plan on how to play that we can get more points on it. Laking pasasalamat ko sa team at sa lahat ng sumuporta at nakamit namin yung tagumpay especially to the one and only, our almighty god,” Aira Clarresh Magluyan, COT’s Captain Ball, said. Mr. Mark Michaell Vego and Mr. Achiles Gomez were this year’s Assistant Coach of COT.
we won in this battlefield is to bring honor to our department and also we wanted to make our supporters proud and satisfied on what they witnessed at the moment we fought for the championship game. And also, to pay our sacrifices,” said Anjelo Grejarte, team captain of CMS and 2018 SCUAA player of Sepak Takraw. It was noted that COT was last year’s champion. Eventually, out of sincerity in training, discipline and confidence with their teammates, CMS nabbed the triumph from COT Red Tigers. “Nagtraining kami para mas makilala namon ang sara kag sara para kun magsipal na, may communication ang depensa nmon. Amo ra nga nagdaug guid kami sa kadya nga tuig,” Grejarte stated.
CAS Futsal Team qualifies for next game BY SAMANTHA JOY QUIMAN
Despite lack of training, CAS futsal players kicked their way against COT, 6-0, during the hUgyAw 2019 Futsal elimination Round at barangay Catmon, Sibalom, November 12. Andrea Aruta, CAS captain ball said that they lack time for game preparation because most of their players are Criminology students so they were not able to meet and perform routines as well as drills to improve their skills. She added that, inspite of having first time players their advantage is their focus in the game, giving their best and their faith in God. “Ang kulang gid siguro namon is, wara kami ti time magsipal or training kay conflict sa andang klase,” said Jay Mark O. Salazar, trainer and acting coach of COT. In addition, coaching the CAS futsal team is Mrs. Mileouda C. Fortos.
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UA Men’s Athletics Team Montero secures tix for National hailed overall champ SCUAA chess tournament BY FLORIETTE ANN ARNAIZ
BAGO CITY – Team UA hoped to be overall champion and it happened when they hauled 13 gold, five silver and five bronze medals in athletics. University of Antique (UA) Athletics Team impressed spectators for hooking the 1st gold and silver medal, respectively, via Vence Ian Salvaleon and Ronnie Blase in 1500m at the opening day of RSCUAA Track and Field competition on February 2 at Manuel Y. Torres Sports Center, Bago City. The two managed to lead the race as tension built up lap by lap and in the last 50 meters approaching the finish line, Salvaleon poured out his remaining strength finishing with the time of 4 minutes and 31 sec. “We have stetted our mindset to become the overall champion this year with the motivation of our coach but our confidence partially went down after seeing the venue because we used to train on rubberized track and our expectations weren’t met,” Vence Ian Salvaleon, gold medallist, remarked. Golds started to pour in when Neil John Lacerdo continued the good start of Salvaleon as he bagged the second gold in 5000m with his best time of 17 minutes and 31 sec. while Artemio Samillano II got the bronze in the same category. Meanwhile, Ronnie Blase also snatched gold in 800m in just 2 minutes and 5 secs while Lacerdo got his first silver with his 2 minutes and 7 secs time. On the other hand, Kenneth Joy Elipio heaved her way to silver in the shotput with the distance of 8 meters and 79 centimetres and bronze on discuss throw with the distance of 24 meters and 24 centimetres. Additionally, Regie Magno speared bronze in Javelin throw with the distance of 39 meters and 48 centimetres. Furthermore, Renamie Gregorio leaped her way to bronze in high jump with 1 meter and 50 centimetres height. “It was a tight fight with Antique last year, we lack in training and preparation for this year because we only trained for two weeks and four times a week.
BY FLORIETTE ANN ARNAIZ
Another factor that affected my performance is that I’m already on the job training this semester. Well, congratulations to the winners and to my team, better luck next time,” said Joey Lorence Dela Cruz, gold medallist in 400m Low Hurdle from Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College (NIPSC). The competition started to heat up on the last day as each team dashed to earn more golds. In the morning event, Argielito Escopolo clinched silver medal in 400m dash with a time of 52 minutes and 92 secs and bronze on 200m dash sprint with his best time of 23 minutes and 50 secs. The scorching heat of the sun ignited the burning desire to triumph of the athletes as they battled for gold in 4x100m relay composed by Salvaleon, Blase, Escopolo and Anjo Roma and 4x400m relay was composed of Lacerdo, Salvaleon, Blase and Escopolo. Surpassing the heats for each event, the UA team advanced to the finals against NIPSC and Capiz State University (CAPSU). The team started to chant the yell “mga subay permi ga buligay!” to boost the energy and morale of the exhausted faces of the sprinters racing around the oval. Eventually, the team crossed the finish line with the UA Hymn playing on the background as the victors celebrated their eight additional golds. In the end, NIPSC ranked first runner up with three golds, four silvers and one bronze while Central Philippine State University (CPSU) landed as second runner up with two golds and one silver in men’s category. In the women’s category, West Visayas State University (WVSU) was declared the overall champion with seven golds, 10 silvers and three bronzes, Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U) bagged seven golds, one silver and six bronzes ended up as first runner up, and Carlos Hilado Memorial State College (CHMSC), the host school, finished as second runner up with three golds and one silver.
SURPASSING THE HEAT. The Red Ants continue to pile up their medals as Neil John V. Lacerdo (108) nabbed gold and Vence Ian Salvaleon (109) finished with silver in the 10,000km Long Distance Men’s category. | Photo by Floriette Ann Arnaiz
STEADFAST TO NATIONALS. BS Electronics Engineering freshman Jasper J. Montero draws the game against Devin Molijona of CPSU. | Photo by Floriette Ann Arnaiz
TALISAY CITYUniversity of Antique (UA) chessplayer, Jasper J. Montero, 18, stood firm as he tallied 2.5 securing his ticket for the national meet after a successful tournament in chess men at the regional SCUAA, February 5. Montero, a BS Electronics Engineering freshman, hooked the first place against nine opponents in chess men board 3 qualifying for playoffs against four remaining state universities and colleges namely: University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), Central Philippine State University (CPSU), West Visayas State University (WVSU), and Carlos Hilado Memorial State College (CHMSC). Battling for a spot to represent Region VI in the National SCUAA, Montero faced four representatives from UPV, CPSU, WVSU and CHMSC. They were allotted 15
minutes each in round robin game set in order to choose only three qualifiers. “Jasper is very dedicated in terms of his games and is a well-disciplined chess player. He did his best to win not only for himself but for being the representative of [UA]. We would practice every day on training schedules and meet up during our free time just to enhance our skills in order to be the Antique’s pride” said Gerald Magbanua, silver medalist in board 4 men’s category. Montero gained 0.5 points on a draw match against Vincent Paul Garbino of WVSU and another draw with 0.5 points against Luigi Diala of UPV. The match became more intense when Luigi Diala of UPV and Vincent Garbino of WVSU earned 1.5 points each making Montero short in points to qualify.
Time ticked and the game was almost over, it was a total game changer when he won against Mico Villanueva of CHMSC adding 1 point to his score. “I almost flagged down in my game against Villanueva, at that time I got nervous. He called for three fold repetition violation against me but it was not considered because on the third move I put the queen on a different position,” Montero detailed. Jasper J. Montero gaining 1 point after winning via flag down against Mico Villanueva of CHMSC. Time ran out and Montero was announced winner of the game via flag down and Villanueva conceded defeat. He managed to advance but the situation got more critical for what would be his standing with his last opponent. After a short deliberation with Mr. Richard Garcia, coach, he added another 0.5 points with a draw match against Devin Molijona of CPSU. Montero draws the game against Devin Molijona of CPSU. “It’s not all about winning the game, it’s a matter of strategy. I followed what my coach advised me because when I lose on my last match I will not qualify anymore knowing to myself that I can win against him but it’s better to play safe and secure my trip for National SCUAA,” Montero added. The University of Antique chess men team together with their coach Mr. Richard Garcia and chess tournament managers. Overall, Jasper Montero of UA, Luigi Diala of UPV and Vincent Paul Garbino of WVSU tied their scores tallying in 2.5 points each completing the Regoin VI team together with Juluis Selibio and Joshua Aniken Acusta of Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U) for National SCUAA Meet 2020.
UA boxers still sit on the throne LOUIE JOHN SERVANCIA
TALISAY CITY – Strong punches and placid footwork of University of Antique’s (UA) Men’s Boxing team amazed the crowd when they clinched two gold, two silver and two bronze medals and ranked as overall champion during the finals of 2020 RSCUAA Men’s Boxing Competition held at Inocencio V. Ferer Memorial School of Fisheries today, 9:00am. The UA gold machine was sealed by Kenneth Tayzon Dollolasa from 49 kgs division against Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology (NONESCOST), bout 30 and July Sangco from 69 kgs against Central Philippine State University (CPSU), bout 35. “I am very thankful to the Almighty God for His guidance. We focused a lot during our practice and I want to double my effort in my upcoming game to make not only myself proud but also the whole university,” said Dollolasa. Kenneth T. Dollolasa in the blue corner won gold agaisnt Ronald Lopez of NONESCOST in the red corner in 49 kgs division. Dollolasa won via split decision, it’s his second year in RSCUAA and still maintained his gold medal. Meanwhile, Sangco won via disqualification during the first round because his opponent continued to jab him straight that knocked him down while the referee stopped him when Sangco’s mouthpiece fell. July Sangco in the red corner snatched the gold via
SECURING EVERY PUNCH. Kenneth T. Dollolasa in the blue corner brought first gold for UA in Men’s boxing as he prevailed over Ronald Lopez of NONESCOST in the red corner in 49 kgs division, bout 30. | Photo by Louie John Servancia
disqualification of Delfino of CPSUin the blue corner on 69kgs division. It is in the boxing ground rules that if you are commanded to stop by the referee you should follow to avoid disqualification. The boxer from CPSU was not able to receive any medal because of his violation. On the other hand, the silver medallists were Ben Gregorio against Aklan State University (ASU) from 52 kgs division, bout 31 and Jaycee Pallad against CPSU, from 56 kgs division, bout 32; while John Levi Gallano from 60 kgs division and Jayvie Royce Gerona from 75 kgs division snatched the bronze medals. Ben Gregorio of UA in the red corner nabbed silver
against Reynan Lojera of ASU in the blue corner by unanimous decision on 52kgs division. Overall, Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U) ranked first runner up tied with ASU with two golds followed by CPSU as second runner up with one gold, two silvers and two bronze medals. Paterno Santillan, coach, said they lacked in practice because it only started for almost two weeks so it could have been better if they had enough practice like last year when they took four golds home. N e v e r t h e l e s s , cooperation, focus, and right discipline during practice made them rise above their opponents according to Santillan.
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RSCUAA Basketball: NIPSC endures UA in overtime for the win BY SAMANTHA JOY QUIMAN and FLORIETTE ANN ARNAIZ
About five seconds remaining time of the last quarter, Giovanni Pasaquian with his fleet-footed moves, scored three points resulting in an overtime, 65-65, in the men’s basketball championship game played between University of Antique (UA) and Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College (NIPSC) at Natalio G. Velez Sports and Cultural Center, today, 11:00 am. UA Red Ants rejoice as the score tied 65/65 with only one second left on the fourth quarter resulting to overtime. The crowd went wild after the unexpected tie with one second remaining time before the end of the last quarter. Mark Anthony Rizardo wearing jersey number one scores two points in fourth quarter scoring 59/65 with his lay up. NIPSC dominated the court during the first minute of the game, yet UA avenged with two swift consecutive three point shots by Paul Adrian Flores and Dale Udani before the end of the first quarter, prevailing them against NIPSC, 20-17. Dale Jessemer Udani, team captain ball scores first two points in overtime with his lay up. The tables were turned after the first half when NIPSC snatched UA’s dominance leaving them with an 11 point lead in the second quarter gaining control of the game, 2738. UA gained a couple of points through lay-ups but couldn’t keep up with NIPSC on the second half, 42-54.
Meanwhile, Santi the Ant, UA’s mascot, appeared during the additional five minutes (overtime) of the game and cheered along with his fellow kasUbAy. The tension of the UA Red Ants enveloped the venue when NIPSC got its first two points during overtime, UA then followed with a swift three point shot. But eventually, NIPSC prevailed with the team’s series of lay ups during the final seconds, 83-74. “Sarig lang sa imaw namon kag depensa, buruligay kami as team, hard work. Gusto daad namon madaog kaso bukot para kanamon. Ginbuhat man namon ang best namon (We relied on each other and our defense, worked as a team, and did the hard work. We wanted to win but it’s not yet the time. We did our best though),” Pasaquian said. UA settled with a silver medal for the second time and to qualify in the finals after a long drought. Meanwhile, Capiz State University (CAPSU) battled for bronze against Carlos Hilado Memorial State College (CHMSC.) NIPSC which was the defending champion was also UA’s close rival in the Regional SCUAA held at Estancia last year.
AIMING FOR THE WIN. Mark Anthony Rizardo wearing red jersey (number one) tack on two points in the fourth quarter scoring 59/65 with his lay up. | Louie John Servancia