THE SEAGULL OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER 2022

JBLFMU-M Costume-Making

champs ASEAN-Inspired Eco-Friendly Contest

By: Mdpwn. Erica F. Opinion and Jessiea B. Flores

With the theme, “ASEAN A.C.T.: Addressing Challenges Together,” John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo (JBLFMU-M) championed in ASEAN-Inspired Eco-Friendly Costume Making Contest as part of the 2022

showcase the cultural uniqueness and identity shared by the ASEAN community through craftsmanship, as well as promote the role and commitment of ASEAN citizens towards the global climate agenda.

Panes

Dangal ng Lahi emerges as one of awardees in

By: Gessa Evonne E. Villaruel

John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo (JBLFMU-M) attained another glory as Levon Dave Panes, a 4th year Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management student, was recognized as the Philippines’ Outstanding Youth Leader and Inspiring Advocate for Community Development of the Year during the awarding ceremony of the Dangal ng Lahi at the Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao City, October 27.

Dangal ng Lahi is a national award-giving body that recognizes individuals and organizations that show

exemplary performance in their respective fields, wherein the selection process includes the passing of a bid

book containing the achievements of the nominated individual and a school endorsement.

“Aside from being overwhelmed, I am really grateful for all the sacrifices, hardships, and challenges during the pandemic.” “I was able to withstand and be resilient to push for

causes close to my heart, and now being recognized means a lot.” “This award is not mine alone, but for the people behind my back and the commu nities I have served,” said Panes.

Panes is also part of the Borres Youth Leadership Institute Inc. Iloilo Chapter and has joined various projects like “Project I Am Home” and “Project Kalinga,” which have widened his scope not just inside the school but also in different communities. ____ . . .

JBLFMU-M team after the awarding ceremony.

Office VI at the STI West Negros Univer-

ASEAN Music and Fashion Festival organized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Occidental, September 29. sity Gymnasium, Bacolod City, Negros

Photo credits: Supreme Student Government

Photo credits: Supreme Student Government

Photo credits: Levon Dave Panes

JBLFMU-M kicks-off F2F classes for A.Y. 2022-2023

By: Jessiea B. Flores & Mdpn. Jan Reynard L. Galilea

“It is quite an elevated feeling, that we are now somehow going back to the usual phase and process that we do.

I think the most critical point of having face to face classes is that a process of instruction will now be more effective and hands-on compared to having it virtually.”

These were the words of Mr. Robert O. Parcia unit administrator, as John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo (JBLFMU-M) officially embarked on the academic year 2022-2023. face to face classes is that a process of instruction will now be more effective and hands-on compared to having it virtually.”

These were the words of Mr. Robert O. Parcia unit administrator, as John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo (JBLFMU-M) officially embarked on the academic year 2022-2023.

According to Mr. Parcia, as per approval by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Department of Health (DOH), the JBLFMU-M have been given

face-to-face classes for the Bachelor of the certificate of authority to reopen the university campus to conduct the limited Science in Marine Engineering (BSMar-E),

(BSCA), Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM), and Bachelor of Science in Cruise Ship Management (BSCSM).

Moreover, the trend of Covid-19 has now started to decline, however, the big challenge that mostly every school and university is facing with their responsibilities whenever a student or a group of students is infected with Covid-19, with this JBLFMU-M continues to remind the lacsonian communi ty to observe appropriate safety protocols and safety measure inside and outside the university.

“It has been a long-term preparation, as we have put everything in place for the safety of the students, this authorization was given to us after a rough review of our processes. We also have the checklist that we need in order to be 100% fully complied with the requirements of CHED prior to the end of the school year 2021. We ensured that those preparations would continue up until the start of the first semester of the new academic year, “ Mr. Parcia added.

JBLFMU-M conducts Educational Organization Managemnent System orientation

leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement, wherein Mr. Robert O. Parcia, Unit Administrator specifically talked about the Current Thrusts and Direction of the university, Dr. Edmundo Pragados—Educational Organization Management System (EOMS); Mr. Marve Velasco —Benefits and Privileges; Dr. Ma. Johna Sindingan— Employment Policies; Dr. Lily Sumbi—Records and Registration; Ms. Krizna Joy Belencion—Community Extension Services; and Dr. Marite Vargas—Library Services.

“Sustained success is achieved when an educational organi zation can address the requirements of every learner, while at the same time attracting and retaining the confidence of other beneficiaries such as employers, parents and governments. Successful organizations work to ensure that every learner per forms to their highest potential, Dr. Pragados, emphasized.

In pursuit of providing high-quality instruction to its students, John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University Molo (JBLFMU) conducted an orientation on ISO 21001:2018 Educational Organization Management Systems (EOMS) to its

administrative staff and faculty mem bers at Cruise Ship Management (CSM) Hall, September 7 and 8, respectively.

learning with consideration of community needs, the educational organization’s vision and mission, and course objectives and outcomes.

According to Dr. Edmundo Q. Praga dos, Quality Assurance (QA) Manager, the main point of the orientation was to give the newly hired employees insights regarding the mission, vision, and objectives of the university. They were also oriented about their duties and res-

The ISO 21001:2018 standards specify requirements for a management system for educational organizations (EOMS) when such an organization: a) needs to demonstrate its ability to support the acquisition and development of competence through teaching, learning or research; b) aims to enhance satisfaction of learners, other beneficiaries and staff through the effective application of its EOMS, including processes for impro- ponsibilities as well as the benefits and privileges given by the institution.

The orientation tackled several topics, including the seven important clauses

The primary focus of ISO 21001:2018 (EOMS) is to enable educational institutions practicing EOMS to meet the requirements of their learners and other beneficiaries and to exceed their expectations. Educational organizations with certified EOMS are actively engaging learners in their own namely, contexts of the organization,

vement of the system and assurance of and other beneficiaries. conformity to the requirements of learners

By: Mdpn. RV John E. Fortaleza and Mdpn. Christ John T. Ontar

Lacsonians during the first flag raising ceremony for academic year 22-23.

Mr. Robert O. Parcia discussing about the current thrusts and direction of the university.

Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration

Photo credits: John Jerard Tejero

Photo credits: JBLFMU-M Student Affair FB Page

Araña, Orola win spot at ’22 search for TOSIA

By Mdpn. Franklin Kyles M. Matricular & Mdpwn. Alexandra May T. Tarroja

As TOSIA marked its 13th year, the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime Foundation University- Molo (JBLFMU-M) also achieved 13 consecutive years of recognition as Mdpn. Roen Araña of Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSME) and Mdpwn. Monela Orola of Bachelor of Science in Cruise Ship Management (BSCSM) brought pride to the university as they were awarded as two of the most outstanding students of Iloilo at Robinsons Main Iloilo, July 10. All nominees coming from different universities and colleges in the city and province of Iloilo had undergone an online essay writing which was conducted in partneship with Eon Centennial Plaza Hotel, then the top 33 nominees were challenged to an interview round at Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Iloilo, wherein the 22 finalists for the TOSIA 2022 were determined.

“Even before TOSIA, I believe that serving my community is really my calling. As your last year’s SSG President, we are able to extend help in our community through Bulig Lacsonian, Coastal Clean Up Drive and many others. But I believe that because of TOSIA, I was able to extend and give service to others most especially during our outreach activity in the far-flung areas of Cabatuan. We are able to provide food, educate their children, and help in the livelihoods of the indigenous community of Sitio Balic. As a servant

leader, it is my duty to extend and give light to other people,” Mdpn. Roen Araña, one of the TOSIA awardees said.

The awardees also encountered various activities such as Boot Camp and Servant Leadership Formation, multime dia guesting, a campaign to raise funds for their Haksa Project, and outreach activities wherein they passed the bid book containing the citations and achieve ments in academic fields, leadership

excellence, community involvement, and faith.

The most unforgettable for me aside from community outreach in volvement to the aeta community is implementing advocacies. Advocacies that give impact to society. It is a movement of giving the community an eye opener of what situations the world is facing and how to make those situations radiate into a positive change for a

brighter future ahead. It was unforgettable for me since empowerment was

my advocacy and it was unique and different among my batches. That made

me understand the statement “Babae ka, hindi ka babae lang,” Mdwpn. Monela Orola, one of the TOSIA awardees said.

The Outstanding Students of Iloilo Awards is an annual Youth Development Program of JCI Regatta that gives due honor and credit to Ilonggo

students who excel in the aforemen-

tioned fields.

“JBLFMU-M has been consistent in taking part in the Seal of Excellence and it is just an attestation that indeed Maritime Vanguard are frontliners of excellence,“ Mr. Raymund Benedick

Brillantes, TOSIA nominations In-charge emphasized.

CRCY Molo Chapter places first in the ‘22 RCY First-Aid Olympics

The College Red Cross Youth (CRCY) Molo Chapter finished in first place as they joined the Red Cross Youth Iloilo First-Aid Olympics held at Iloilo Science and Technology

University (ISAT-U), September 25.

The CRCY Molo Chapter team dominated three other competing councils, wherein Western Institute of Technology (WIT) ranked second, the Municipality of Cabatuan ranked third and Central Philippine University (CPU) ranked fourth. Technology (WIT) ranked second, the Municipality of Cabatuan ranked third

“We prepared ourselves by training seriously in first aid like basic life support, bleeding control, bandaging and transfer relay and the immobilization/extrication one week before the competition. We also ensure that our participants undergo various training offered by the Philippine Red Cross Iloilo Chapter such as LDP, YVOM, YVFC, and EFAT,” Wenrose Joy P. La-anan, CRCY President said.

Moreover, the program encouraged the youth to apply the basic first aid skills learned in the series of Emergency First-Aid trainings that were organized by the Red Cross Youth Iloilo in partnership with ISAT-U RCY Council.

“Perseverance and discipline. These values guide us to achieve our goals as team and as a council even though there are many trials, failures, and challenges that tested our ability as first aiders,” La-anan added.

Furthermore, Molo-Chapter adviser Mr. Donie A. Mañosa, together with the alumni of the JBLFMU-M, helped the council all throughout the competition, which made them the winners of said competition.

By: Mdpn. Franklin Kyles M. Matricular & Mdpn. Dave Tubio

Photo credits: College Red Cross Youth

Photo credits: JBLFMU-M Student Affairs FB Page

Santamena, Fortaleza to vie in Indo-Pacific Quiz

Competition ‘22

By: Mdpwn. Erica F. Opinion and Jessiea B. Flores

After qualifying in the quarterfinal rounds, Polaris cadets Mdpn. Syrus Miguel S. Santamena and will be competing in the Indo-Pacific Quiz Competition 2022 at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences in Kochi, Kerala, India, November 19–21.

The quiz competition began on July 23 with a series of online preliminary rounds in which 2,100 delegates from 16 Indo-Pacific countries competed.

“What empowers us throughout this journey is our eagerness to learn and experience different things that we know can help us grow and build a better and waves, thus we are giving it our all during Santamena said.

bilateral ties between countries, heads of state/leaders/programs, countries’ histories and cultures, etc., with a focus on the Indo-

preparations for this competition,” Mdpn.

Additionally, the said quiz competition aims to engage young adults in the age group of 18–28 years pursuing higher education in different countries of the region in an enthralling multi-stage competition with a focus on the unified syncretic community identity of the

Pacific region.

According to Mdpn. Santamena, throughout this competition, they learned the value of consistency and perseverance. Perseverance in the sense that the quiz competition does not only test their intelligence and knowledge but also the commitment to answer challenging questions being given with integrity.

Indo-Pacific region. Fortaleza added.

“Being one of the 24 quarter-finalists over 2100 teams from 16 countries is already a victory for us. This is one way of elevating the reputation of JBLFMU-Molo on a global scale and promoting the maritime industry. We’ve come so far in this competition and we really felt the support of the university and the Lacsonian community. We will fight for it and go for the stars,” Mdpn.

The quiz will include the following topics: global events, international organizations and institutions,

Furthermore, for them to be equipped and well-prepared for the upcoming on-site competition, Dr. Roland John Cyril Emague of the College of Maritime Education and Mrs. Louise May Macoco-Lim of the College of Business will be the cadets’ coaches.

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As a Lacsonian, raising the flag of our university has been one of my dreams; bringing our identity to

the national platform is my honor and pride, knowing that I am the only Lacsonian standing together with the country.” other remarkable awardees around

But I know that I am not alone.

“I have the full support of my beloved College of Business, Dr. Angeli Sebastian

home, the JBLFMU-Molo, headed by our administrator, Sir Robert O. Parcia, and my mentor, Mr. Raymund Benedick Panes added.

Moreover, Panes is currently the Student Executive Council Governor of the College of Business and was formerly crowned as Mr. JBLFMU-M 2021.

“Passion. Understanding. Means. Purpose. “Being Wa leader will prepare you for a greater purpose, just like diamonds don’t form overnight; they undergo scorching heat and are shaped with pressure before they reflect light,” Panes ended.

Photo credits: College of Social Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India webpage

Photo credits: Levon Dave Panes

Photo credits: Levon Dave Panes

CRCY donates 20, 250 cc of blood to WVMC blood bank

By: Rose Antonette A. Ramos and Kristelle Joy G. Erazo

and College of Maritime Education participated in this year’s bloodletting activity.

“This annual bloodletting event is a great help to all people in need and we are glad that it was conducted again after a long time of being in a pandemic,” Mr. Donie Alvon Mañosa, adviser of CRCY Molo Chapter said.

After being hampered by the pandemic, John B. Lacson

Foundation Maritime University – Molo (JBLFMU-M) College Red Cross Youth (CRCY) donated a total of 20, 250 cc of blood to Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC) blood bank through the bloodletting activity held at university gym, October 5. Forty-five donors composed of the faculty, staff, and students both coming from the College of Business (COB)

The activity was made possible through the help and voluntary participation of organizations in the university such as CRCY who spearheaded the said event and the Community Exten sion Services Society (CESS).

“This event is a great opportunity as it continues the initiative and goal of CRCY and other organizations to help people in need, “CRCY

Palencia, Trabasas finish 3rd place in 1st ASEAN-Inspired Hospitality Skills Expo ‘22

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John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo (JBLFMU-M) clutched another triumph as Mdpn. Rogen Palencia and Mdpwn. Jynx Cs Czar Trabasas as Bachelor of Science in Cruise Ship Management (BSCM) won third place in the 1st ASEAN-Inspired Hospitality Skills Expo 2022 - Cooking Competition at Robinsons Place Jaro, Iloilo City, September 30.

The cooking competition was partaked by fifteen schools around Western Visayas with two representa tives from each who competed for the title through their chosen modern ASEAN cuisine wherein JBLFMU-Molo team chose Thai cuisine.

“Our dish is Steamed King Prawns and Scallops with Thai Curry Sauce served with Stir-fry mixed vegetables and Steamed Rice infused with Coconut Milk and Lemongrass. We chose this

dish since it is a mix of sweet, sour, spicy, bitter, and pungent smell, which is a signature of Thai cuisine” Mdpn.

Palencia said.

Moreover, the Collegio de Sagrado De Jesus was named champion, with Advance Central College University coming in first, JBLCF-Bacolod coming in second, and ISAT-U Main Campus coming in fourth,

“The best dish starts with one failure after another, until it becomes an art that expresses your love and passion for cooking,” Mdpwn. Trabasas added.

The success was made possible with the help of their trainers Dr. Caesarine S. Laguardia, one of the CSM CSM Program Head.

Furthermore, the ASEAN-Inspired Hospitality Skills Expo 2022 is a one-day

Moreover, the bloodlet ting activity is in collaboration with Western Visayas

said. Center (WVMC), Philippine Medical.

Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA), 802nd NROTC, Mega Life Sciences, JBLFTraining Center, and the Rotary Club of Iloilo. In addition, free snacks were given to the donors.

event spearheaded by the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office VI in collaboration with the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Educators of the Philippines (COHREP), Team Phils. W.V. State Universities and Col leges Association of Hospitality and Tourism Educators of the Philippines (SUCAHTEP), and the Council of Deans for Hospitality and Tourism Management.

President Wenrose Joy Laanan,

Mdpn. Regalado and other Lacsonians participating in the bloodletting activity.

Gessa Evonne Villaruel & Mdpn. Syrus Miguel Santamena

Photo credits: Carl Ed Mendoza

Photo credits: Carl Ed Mendoza

JBLFMU-M instructors reap awards in UNIFFIED Int’l Summit

by: Mdpwn. Fatima Louise L. Pumaren & Mdpn. Rey Roven L. Facelo

With the theme “Voice and Choice: Inspired Educators and Empowered Learners,” John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo (JBLFMU-M) instructors reaped several awards after exhibiting record-breaking performances in the 2022 UNIFFIED International Summit, held virtually. The said summit hailed Dr. Ma. Agnes Regina O. Torres as the recipient of the “2022 Rising to the Challenge of Excellence in Education

award.

“Every destination is a rough road ahead that is confusing to cross. I have dedicated myself to being equipped to overcome obstacles with pride and dedication. Quitting was never meant to be my answer. Fear is my enemy, but courage is my armor in winning my battle. This recognition is the humblest and significant from hard work. Thus, becoming an awardee is the belief that never ends,” Dr. Torres highlighted.

Dr. Torres, a UNIFFIED, Western Visayas member, represented the country in 2022 Rising to the Challenge of Excellence in Education, where they honor officers and members for their outstanding contributions and exemplary commitment to the organization as well as raising the standards of education through innovation and creativity.

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According to Mr. Bernie Joseph A. Jiao, the Team Adviser, he was truly grateful when JBLFMU Molo won. All the efforts given by the designers, model, directors and the whole team really paid off and those sleepless nights were also worth it.

The winning fashion piece gown, “CALAMITY,” which stands for “Camaraderie and Loyalty in An International Diversity,” is a costume design inspired by a modern Filipiniana, with a touch of modern Kebaya from Indonesia, and gold color that represents the main colors of Thailand, in which it showcase the livelihood of ASEAN countries on both land and sea, as well as ASEAN modern hereos.

“The Olympian Heights and the grandeur of exemplary services is a challenge. We rise and prepare to commit ourselves to be innovative, creative and responsive to the needs of our learners and to our entire academic community.“ Dr. Torres emphasized.

On the other hand, as part of the summit, the 2nd virtual UNIFFIED Multidisciplinary Research Conference International (UMRCI) was also conducted, wherein Dr. Rolando A. Alimen and Dr. Victor Jaleco won the first place Best Paper award in Parallel Session One, 3/E Allan A. Roberto secured the third place Best Paper Award in Parallel Session 2, while Dr. Chona TacaisanAlim gained the second place Best Presenter Award in Parallel Session 2. and Survivors during the Height of Typhoon Odette in the Philippines,” highlighted the experiences of edu-

cators from Negros Occidental and Guimaras who were heavily hit by typhoon Odette last December 2021.

Dr. Alimen and Dr. Jaleco’s research paper, entitled “Voices of Survival: The Experiences of Teachers

“Compared to other participants, our design has a very strong message to the world. Painted on the recycled cloth was actually the calamities that we may encounter in the near future if we don’t protect our Mother Earth,” he emphasized.

Moreover, the JBLFMU-M team was composed of student representatives coming from the College of Business, namely, Mdpn. Ed Myrl Bagonoc, Overall Head; Levon Dave Panes, Head Executive Committee; Mdpn. John Sheen Canilao, Marketing Head; Mdpn. Jee Guillermo, Head Designer; Mdpwn. Imerell Queen Navarro, Asst. Designer; Mdpn. Chris

won. Although it is online because of the pandemic, we are still proud at the same time we are showing to the world that the JBLFMU is in front.”

“We’re happy and proud since we carry the name of the school, not only we won but the whole university Dr. Alimen shared.

The UNIFFIED summit envisions organizing and unifying FilipinoAmerican educators in the United States of America, the Philippines, and other countries into an organization that will showcase their exemplary abilities in school and in the community.

Cedric Baldemor, Working Committee; Mdpn. Niel Escarilla, photographer and

videographer; and Ms. Sharamie Solocio, the gown model. added.

“I believe that the arts can be an effective communication tool to convince the public to practice energy conservation, recycling and also environmental awareness.,” Mr. Jiao

Furthermore, various institutions in the region, mainly West Visayas State University, University of Antique, St. Therese-MTC Colleges, Southland College, Northern Iloilo State University, Aklan Catholic College, and Iloilo Scienceand Technology University, vied in the said competition.

Dr. Torres during the virtual awarding.

JBLFMU-M faculty during the virtual research presentation.

Photo credits: John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo Inc.

Anchored passion, an advocate paragon

By: Mdpn. Syrus Miguel S. Santamena

It takes courage, discipline, and dedication to achieve one’s goal and be an epitome of excellence in service, worthy of becoming a public servant. Her love for learning has become an avenue for her to embody and share her enthusiasm for contributing to society and engaging in various humanitarian advocacies.

Ma. Yzobel Jamaze A. Soniso, a third-year BS Customs Administration student of JBLFMU-M, emerged as one of the pioneering members of the Unit ed States Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR) based in Washington DC – Philippine Chapter and the only member from Region VI who was able to get into the pioneering committee.

Her humble beginning started when she was an official delegate of

Education for International Understanding (UNESCO-APCEIU) 8th Youth Leadership Workshop on Global Citizenship Education (GCED) and a certified GCED Youth Advocate in Seoull, South Korea last 2021.

“There has always been a part of me that wanted to serve, I’ve always wanted a course to be a humanitarian, to be a diplomat, to be in the lines of that profession, and I think I saw this as an opportunity to make it happen because I am on a different course. I’m really interested in something different. Maybe, this is God’s way of telling me that this is the path laid for me, and I should grab that opportunity

because I always wanted to do it and always wanted to be part of something that could help other people,” Soniso affirmed. Soniso believes that the advantage of being a student, especially in a big organization with advocate members that are already professionals, is that her mind and perspectives can earnestly align with the values and beliefs of their programs for the students

and youth.

“I learned to trust other people and to meet them, to not be afraid of trying something new. To be honest, I don’t really see myself at the same level as the others. I feel that I’m still lacking as I started this type of volunteer work, and I think that I’m not enough in some ways— I’m incredibly grateful that even in that experience, I’m also a part of it,” she said.

“Ma’am Louise May M. Lim, she is the one who encouraged me to join. I also think that it is my own will to join even though I am only a college student among the other delegates who are already experts and professionals. I don’t think that

I am at the level of my other members yet when it comes to experience and knowledge about human rights and diplomacy concepts, but fortunately, I do believe there is something in me worthy enough to be part of their

team, especially in the pioneering

team,” she said.

Currently, she plans on being an active advocate of USIDHR for the rest of her life, serving people which made her life more meaningful, purposeful, and life-changing. she is now preparing for her upcoming seminar as a host of the, “Our Right is Right,” with high school students all over the Philippines, with John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University Inc. as one of the participants.

the Philippines in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization-Asia-Pacfic and Cultural of

Photo credits: Ysobel Soniso

- The Windsor

Class participation, attendance, and exams are directly inclined to the following considerations when addressing the overall academic performance of a student. The majority of these ideas are generally derived from the standardized tests that assess and reflect the students’ achievements, improvements, as well as the disposition and approaches of students across various academic learning subjects.

The most common form of measure ment for most academic performance ratings are based on a student’s grade point average (GPA) obtained from classroom performance and results from standardized tests administer per semester. However, after face to face classes were suspended for almost three years dueto the pandemic, the dilemma has given rise to the quality of education that every student rightfully deserves.

According to Social Weather System (SWS), a social research institution in the Philippines, after conducting a survey about the two learning modalities which are the Face-to-Face method and Virtual/ Online classes, approximately 89% of

Dilemma of Academic Performance: F2F vs Online

By: Kristelle Joy G. Erazo

families believe that blended learning is much more difficult than face-to-face learning. The majority of the reasons are the concern of financial expenses, as parents have to pay school fees for their children during F2F and also the internet fees. Both learning modes consume a significant amount of money, and yet face-to-face classes appear to be more useful and beneficial rather than online virtual classes.

There are lots of benefits when conducting a face-to-face meeting. Faceto-face classes provide students with a conducive learning environment where they can concentrate and focus more. Students and teachers can practice healthy interactions and communicate effectively with one another. Social skills, character, and collaborative learning are developed. Face-to-face classes also encourage students to acquire critical thinking skills through class disscussions. Furthermore, we can maintain the credibility and integrity of the examination and properly assess whether or not the students truly learned.

Additionally, unlike online classes, from which our field of study is limited to a screen and digital space, our knowledge can be improved and harnessed during face-to-face classes by gaining more direct access to information and resources, hands-on experiences, and a greater under standing from our professors and course instructors. F2F classes empower us to maximize better learning endeavors for a more interactive, positive, and better performance inside our classrooms and within the university campus.

Personally, I believe that both of these learning platforms can be improved, but I prefer face-to-face learning to online learning. As much as online learning can increase students’ study flexibility, I would rather immerse myself in a type of learning where I can work collaboratively and improve my knowledge, skills, and capabilities. I firmly believe that faceto-face learning is more advantageous and can offer us more benefits for our self-actualization in paving the future of our dreams and achieving our

life’s aspirations.

Iloilo’s first ASF case and how the gov’t responds to it

By: Ma. Katherine Kaye C. Bordador - SlaydenEpione

African Swine Fever is a highly contagious viral disease of pigs. The disease is a severe concern for the hog industry since in its acute phase it usually causes mortality. Although it poses no threat to human health, ASF has a catastrophic impact on the swine population as well as the farming industry.

The Philippine’s crisis in the swine industry existed way back in June 2019 that led farmers, from small and larger properties, to experience a financial crisis because of these outbreaks. Mostly, those smaller pig farms’ incomes were negatively affected and struggled financially, leading most backyard farms to close. However, over the past three years of being safe from this contagious viral disease, on the 14th day of October in Oton, Iloilo Dr. Darel Tabuada, Iloilo Provincial Veterinarian reported a suspected case and was eventually confirmed as positive case by the Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council.

But the circulating question is, how prepared and equipped was our government during this unforeseen and unexpected dilemma in the province of Iloilo, which affected not only the com munity that first experienced it, but also those within a 500-meter radius.

After the confirmation, Iloilo Provincial Gov. Arthur Defensor, imme diately activated the provincial task force as well as the barangay task force that will lead the surveillance of piggeries in their respective areas as well as the planning and identifying of the disposal areas within the local government unit in province’s premises. He also stated that the hog heads from the affected farm will be properly disposed of by burning and burying them. Also, backyard hog farms within the .5-km radius from the infected farm will be depopulated This shows that the government responded immediately to contain the said virus. However, some residents from nearby

nearby barangays are complaining with the pungent smell coming from the dumpsite wherein they buried the affected hogs that lead them to experience stomach pains and being worried with their health, but in contrary to their statements, the Oton LGUs affirmed that the dump site in being taken care of and everything’s under their control.

Meanwhile, the Department of Agriculture 6 and Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC), passed a resolution for immediate hog containment and total banning of movement of hogs and pork products within Western Visayas and enjoining ASF Task Force-Western Visayas to take immediate action.

Moreover, upon confirming the case in the province, nearby LGUs including Iloilo City imposed border controls. Tig bauan is the first to issue an executive order imposing border control, which is the next town to Oton. The next provinces such as Aklan and Capiz and even Guimaras also

Aklan and Capiz and even Guimaras also imposed border control and banned the entry of hogs, pork products and byproducts.

Since there is no effective vaccine against ASF, human practices can play an important role in spreading this swine disease across borders if adequate measures are not taken. Hogs raises should know if their hogs are infected and must report it immendiately in the ASF task force. Hogs infected with ASF develop with high temperature them become dull and go off their food. Other symptoms can vary but will include some of these: diarrhea (something bloodly), vomiting reddening or darkening of the skin, particularly ears and snout, gumped up eyes, labored breathing and coughing. Personally, the government did not failin handling this scenario; it’s just that ASF is one of the unforeseen challenges that we have encountered. This may become a lesson for everyone not just for the government but the community as well that we should be proactive rather than reactive. The impact of these case to the hog industry and economy, most especially to the owners of backyard farm made everyone saddened, knowing that in just a wave of this dreaded disease in the higs, everything they sacrificed was wrecked and slowly vanishing. I’m no piggery owner, but for me, despite the insurance that the government offered, it’ll never be enough to repay and replace the damages and loss it causes. I highly believe that proprietors will say the same.

“We will finally achieve what has long been overdue: an effective means of regu lating the issuance of SIM cards to curb the spread of spam text messages and scams. It is our national policy to ensure that technology shall only be used to improve our people’s lives,” Pres. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said as he signed his first law. The Republic Act 11934, also known as the “Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Registration Act,” was enacted under his administration in the midst of the commission’s increasing uproar over the reports of various crimes using mobile phones, including the proliferation of text scams and spams, and the urgency of the matter to help resolve the growing cases of cyber threats. This law requires mandatory sim card registration in order to protect the general security and protection of Filipinos by preventing the onset source of scam text messages, eliminating incidents of cybercrime cases and attacks, and tracking down accountable perpetrators from these scams and crimes. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ) from the Office of Cybercrime (OOC),

SIM Card Registration Act: better

the focal agency in formulating and imple menting law enforcement investigation and prosecution strategies in combating cyber crime and cyber-related offenses throughout the Philippines, there has been an exponential increase in cyber tip reports nationwide during the pandemic period. Starting with 400,000 in 2019, increasing to 1.2 million in 2020, and finally reaching 2.8 million in 2021. Fraud, sexual abuse and exploitation, bullying, and identity theft are the most com mon types of cybercrimes being committed. Whereas, text scamming and spamming have become a commonplace in recent years for anyone who owns a mobile phone.

“Like in other countries where you register your cellphone number or unit, scams can be avoided because they know it’s their number,” Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Gen. Guillermo Eleazar claimed in the launch of the Enhanced Anti Cybercrime Campaign, Education, Safety And Security (E-Access), an online verification platform against cybercriminal. Despite the fact that the government took his action too late, and so many Filipinos have already been targeted and become victims of fraud and scams. It will still serve as a legal action and measure that will ensure to prevent the onset source of scam text messages various methods.

From January to July of this year, Globe Telecom Inc. stated that it blocked an estimated 784 million scam and spam messages. Correspondingly, the Ayala-led telco giant announced that it had deacti vated 14,058 scam-related mobile numbers and blacklisted an additional 8,973. Along

late than never

with other telecommunications companies that are complying with the latest order from the government, to issue a warning against a new breed of scam messages that bear the user’s full names while

making fake job offers or cash prizes. Through the enactment of this law, we can guarantee that we have now the power to eradicate the rampancy of cybercrimes through the help of the government and authorities to actively eliminate incidents of cybercrime cases and attacks that still continue to persist and exist, threatening people’s lives and creating public order chaos.

Under the provision of this law, telecommunication companies are obliged to collect valid documents and photo identification in order to complete a registration form with their personal details, which will be kept by the mobile service provider. Moreover, according to Office of the President Secretary officer-in-charge Cheloy Garafil, the SIM Card and aid law Registration Act aims to provide accountability in the use of SIM cards enforcers to track perpetrators of crimes committed through mobile phones. Promoting responsibility in the use of sim cards and providing law enforcement agencies the tools to resolve crimes which involve its utilization and a platform to deter the commission of wrong doings. This law will definitely help the authorities in tracking down the criminals from these scams and crimes in the course of

a police investigation, and hold them

accountable.

REHIYON 6: Gaano nga ba kahanda sa Bagyong Paeng?

- Lilim Ni: Mdpn. Rey Roven L. Facelo

Noong araw ng Huwebes, Oktubre 27 nagulantang ang rehiyon ng mapabalitang lubog sa baha ang probinsya ng Aklanat Capiz dulot ng malakas na pag-ulan dala ng bagyong Paeng. Halos limang araw nalubog sa baha ang mga naturang probinsya. Dagdag pa dito, napinsala din ang probinsya ng Antique at Iloilo kung saan ilang bahagi ng mga naturang probinsya ay may mga nasirang tulay at nakaranas ng landslides.

Base sa pinakahuling datos mula sa Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council ng Capiz, tinatayang 17,542 pamilya o 52,138 indibidwal ang inilikas. Isa ang naitalang namatay habang 300 kabahayan ang nasira dahil sa bagyo. Samantala 43,202 pamilya naman o 193,167 indibidwal ang naa pektuhan ng bagyo sa Aklan habang humigit kumulang P45.30 million ang naitalang pinsala sa imprastraktura at P63.62 million naman sa agrikultura. Taon-taon binabaha ang probinsya ng Capiz maging ang Aklan. Noong nakalipas na Disyembre mistulang Black

Christmas ang naranasan ng Taga Capiz matapos ang hagupit ng bagyong Odette ang lalawigan kung saan nagdala ito ng lagpas-tao na baha higit pa sa baha na dala ni Super Typhoon Yolanda. Ngayon, nahaharap ulit sa krisis ang mga

nasabing lugar sa rehiyon.

Hindi naman siguro bago sa atin na taon-taon humigit kumulang dalawang pung bagyo ang dumadaan sa atin. Hindi natin mapipigilan ang anumang banta na dala ng panahon, ngunit sa pagiging handa at alisto maiibsan natin ang pinsalang dala ng bagyo. Ngunit sa paghagupit ni bagyong Paeng naging handa na ba ang Rehiyon 6 o gaano nga ba sila kahanda sa pagharap ng naturang bagyo?

Una sa naging hakbang ng pamahalaan ay ang 24/7 na pagbabantay sa galaw ng bagyo at nang napagtanto ang paglakas nito ay nagsagawa agad ng agarang abiso para sa paglikas sa mga mamamayan. Ngunit sa kabila nito, lumitaw sa pinakahuling ulat na ang mga bilang ng namatay ay halos galing sa Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in

Visayas at Calabarzon.

Isa sa mga hinaing ng mamamayan matapos makaranas ng kahit anumang kalamidad ay ang kabagalan ng paghahatid ng tulong. Kaya pinahanda at nilaanan agad ng pondo ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at Local Government Units (LGU’s) para sa magiging relief goods sa mga mamamayan na nasalanta at nasa evacuation centers. Sa katunayan tiniyak ni DSWD Undersecretary Edu Punay sa publiko na may sapat na pondo ang gobyerno para matulungan ang mga naapektadong komunidad.

Sa mga ganitong pagkakataon lahat tayo ay may pananagutan nararapat lang na pagtuunan ito ng pansin hindi lamang ng pamahalaan kung ‘di pati na rin ng mga mamamayan. Ugaliin natin ang pakikinig sa balita, at sundin ang mga abiso na hatid ng National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC). Dahil sa huli, ligtas pa rin ang may alam at napaghandaan.

Inflation, daan sa mas mahirap na buhay

Ni: Mdpwn. Alexandra May T. Tarroja

- Hermoso Desastre

Patuloy na nakikibaka ang mga mamamayang Pilipino upang makaraos sa araw-araw na pamumuhay, ngunit kayod kalabaw ay tila hindi pa rin makakaraos dahil sa patuloy na pagtaas ng inflation rate. Lahat ay apektado, mahirap man o mayaman lalo na ang mga mag-aaral na umaasa sa baon na ibinibigay ng kanilang mga magulang gayundin ang mga mag-aaral na nagtatrabaho habang nag-aaral.

Nito lamang Oktubre ay pumalo na sa 7.7 porsyento ang inflation rate ng bansa. Inaasahang mananatiling mas mataas sa target range ang inflation sa mga darating na buwan, hanggang sa ikalawang sangkapat ng 2023 bago ito makabalik sa loob ng target range sa ikatlong sangkapat ng darating na taon.

Dagdag pasanin ang epekto ng inflation sa mga mag-aaral. Ayon sa kanila, ang pagtaas ng pamasahe at presyo ng mga bilihin ay dagdag pahirap sa kanilang araw araw na pagpasok sa paaralan. Ang pang isang linggong baon ng mga

ito ay tumatagal na lamang ng dalawa o tatlong araw sa gitna ng paghihigpit ng sinturon. Ang pahayag na ito ay nagpapatibay ng epekto ng mataas na

inflation sa buhay ng mga mag-aaral.

Ayon sa Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) maaaring umabot ang inflation sa pinakamataas nitong antas sa third quarter ng kasalukuyang taon (HulyoSetyembre 2022) ngunit hanggang ngayon danas pa rin natin ang epekto nito. Malaki ang posibilidad na maaari pang tumaas ang inflation sa darating na araw o buwan ang bababa ay hindi

darating na panahon. pa tanto.

Sa kabilang banda, sumasalungat naman si G. Leloy Claudio, isang economic historian. Ayon sa kanya, hindi siya masyadong nag-aalala sa pagtaas ng inflation dahil kailangan ito sa pag-unlad ng bansa. hindi siya masyadong nag-aalala sa pagtaas ng inflation dahil kailangan ito sa pag-unlad ng bansa. Kakambal kasi ng paglago ng isang ekonomiya ay ang paggastos ng mga tao, at nagdudulot talaga iyon ng pagtaas ng mga presyo sa loob ng mahabang panahon. Binanggit niya rin ang Korean economist na si Ha-Joon Chang, na nagsabing tiniis daw

ng South Korea ang inflation na halos 20% noong dekada ’60 at ’70 sa ngalan ng kaunlaran ng kanilang bansa. Kaya pa tunay lamang ito na may magandang maidudulot ang pagtaas ng inflation sa lang muli ang ekonomiya.

Sa gitna ng pagtaas ng inflation sa bansa kung saan mas naghihirap ang mga nasa laylayan ng lipunan, hindi makata rungang sabihing normal lamang ang mga nangyayari sa ekonomiya at kailangang tiisin ng mga mamamayan ang pagtaas ng inflation. Hindi man natin maiiwasan ang pagtaas ng inflation rate, maraming sangay ng ating pamahalaan ang may kakayahang makatantiya a ng magiging epekto at saklaw nito. Kung gagamitin nila ang kanilang economic foresight o mas malinaw na pananaw para sa kinabukasan sa konteksto ng ekonomiya, maaring nilang maihanda ang mga mamamayan sa matinding epekto ng pagtaas ng inflation rate. Nawa ay mabigyang pansin at kaukulang aksyon ang kakulangan sa trabaho at baba ng pasahod sa bansa dahil ito ay isang mekanismo upang mabigyan ng kapangyarihan ang mga ordinaryong mamamayan na mapausad at mapasig-

Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Western

Pilipinas Ngayon: May kakulangan sa suplay ng mga pangunahing pangangailangan

P1.15 bilyon, dahilan kung bakit kailangan mag-angkat ng asukal. At tinatayang 200,000 metrikong tonelada ng asukal ang aangkatin ngayong taon. Nagpapatunay lamang ito na may kakulangan sa supply ng asukal at walang katotohanan ang pahayag na pasikretong iniimbak ang suplay.

KAKULANGAN- Sa lahat ng aspeto, negatibo ang konotasyon ng salitang ito lalo na pagdating sa kontekstong pang ekonomiya. Sa mga nagdaan na buwan, naging mainit ang usapin sa kakulangan ng suplay sa bansa sa kabila ng katotohanan na kilala ito bilang isang bansang agrikultural. Kaya labis na nagtataka ang karamihan kung bakit kailangan mag-angkat ng mga suplay na dati naman ang Pilipinas pa ang nagluluwas para ipagbili sa ibang bansa. Tila isang kahihiyan at isang malaking sampal para sa isang agrikultural na bansa ang isyung ito.

Hindi maitatanggi na sa paglobo ng populasyon ng bansa kasunod nito ang pagkakaroon ng kakulangan sa mga suplay. Ayon sa datos ng Macrotrends, umangat ng 1. 47 porsyento o katumbas ng tatlong milyon ang itinaas ng populasyon ng Pilipinas sa taong ito. Kaya kung ang pamahalaan ay hindi magiging maagap sa pagharap at pag bibigay ng solusyon para sa naturang sitwasyon, kailangan na nating masanay sa pag-aangkat at pagdedepende sa ibang bansa para sa ating mga pangangailangan.

Unang pumutok ang kakulangan sa suplay ng asukal. Kinumpirma ito ng Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc., Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc., at ARC Refreshments Corp. na sa kasalu kuyan ay hirap sila dahil sa kakulangan ng refined sugar kung saan ito ang pangunahing sangkap sa kanilang mga produkto. Nagpapakita lamang ito na mayroon talagang kakulangan sa suplay ng asukal at kapag ito ay hindi matugunan at mabigyan ng agarang solusyon, hindi nalalayo na magkakaroon ng pagtigil sa operasyon na magreresulta naman sa pagkawala ng mga trabaho sa Pilipino. Naging tapat naman ang Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), sa totoong kalagayan ng suplay ng asukal. Ayon sa kanila, nagkaroon ng kakulangan sa suplay ng asukal dahil sa Bagyong Odette. Nalugi umano ang sugarcane ng

Sa kabilang banda, naging taliwas naman ang pahayag ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos na siya ring Secretary ng Department of Agriculture. Ayon sa kanyang pahayag, sapat pa ang kasalukuyang imbentaryo ng asukal sa bansa at hindi muna kailangan mag-import sa kasalukuyan. Dagdag pa dito, sinabi din ni DA Usec. Domingo Panganiban na daan-daang sako ng mga asukal ang na nadiskubre sa ilang bodega sa bansa matapos na magsagawa ng inventory ang BOC, DA, at DTI.

Inihayag naman ng National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) na naghahanda na sila ng mga bagong istratehiya kung paano matutugunan ang patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng asukal sa bansa at ang pagsadsad sa suplay nito. Ipinunto rin ni Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and NEDA chief Arsenio Balisacan na kailangan malaman at makita ang tinatawag na production potential sa industriya ng pag-aasukal at kung ito ba ay akma sa demand. Nagpapakita lamang ito na hindi naman lingid sa kaalaman ng pamahalaan ang suliranin sa supply ng asukal.

Maliban sa kakulangan sa asukal, sumadsad din ang supply ng puting sibuyas, bawang, asin, at bigas. Ang lahat na produktong ito ay hindi mahirap para sa isang agrikulturang bansa dahil may mayroon tayong malawak at ma gandang lupang sakahan. Dapat lang maging maagap sa pagharap at pagbigay ng agarang solusyon sa mga ganitong uri ng suliraning panlipunan.

Kung mabibigyan ng tamang suporta at pagkalinga ang sektor ng agrikultura kahit pa magkakaroon ng ganitong suliranin hindi magiging mabigat ang epekto sa mga Pilipino. Nakapagtataka dahil dati namang sugar-exporting country ang Pilipinas. Sa Luzon, naririyan ang Hacienda Luisita na taniman at taga-proseso ng tubo para gawing asukal. Sa katimugan naririyan ang Negros provinces na kilalang sugar producing hubs noong araw. Mahirap bang ibalik ang dating

estado natin bilang sugar producer?

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Esquilla, nakuha ang ika-apat na pwesto sa National Art Contest

By: Mdpwn. Fatima Louise L. Pumaren & Mdpn. John Jerard D. Tejero

DENR-EMB pinarangalan ang JBLFMU-M bilang

“Gawad Kalusugang Pangkapaligiran” awardee

By: Mdpn. RV John E. Fortaleza & Mdpn. Jestoni S. Sararana

Ginawaran ng Department of Environment and Natural ResourcesEnvironmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) ang John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo (JBLFMU-M) ng “Gawad Kalusugang Pangkapaligiran” award na ginanap sa District 21 Hotel, ika-26 ng Setyembre. Malugod na tinanggap nina G. Robert O. Parcia, unit administrator, Bb. Krizna Joy Belencion, CES officer, at G. Benedick Brillantes ang naturang parangal.

Mdpn.

Mdpn. Clark Kent Esquilla, nagdala ng karangalan sa unibersidad matapos masungkit ang ika-apat na pwesto sa ginanap na 13th National On-the-Spot Art Contest, Setyembre 15. May temang “No shipping, No shopping! Salamat, Marinong Filipino”, 20 na iba pang “maritime schools” sa buong Pilipinas ang sumali sa nasabing patimpalak bilang bahagi ng selebrasyon sa ika - 27 taon na araw ng mga manlalayag.

“Ang aking likhang sining ay naka pokus sa temang “Marinong Filipino” na nagpapakita ng makabuluhang kontribusyon ng mga marino, at ang mga karanasan nila sa barko,” saad ni Mdpn. Esquilla.

Bukod pa dito, nagsilbing tagapag sanay ni Mdpn. Esquilla sina G. John Godwin Nallada, isang alumni ng paaralan, G. Raymund Benedick A. Brillantes, at Bb. Junalyn Dunton.

“Ang magwagi sa ika-apat na lugal sa isang pambansang patimpalak ay napakalaking bagay na, at ako ay talagang labis na natutuwa,” pahayag nito.

Si Mdpn. Esquilla ay nagsimulang sumali sa mga patimpalak pangsining noong siya ay nasa elementarya hanggang sekondarya kung saan nahasa ang kaniyang galing at talento.

“Bilang Community Extension Sevices (CES) officer ng institusyong ito, isang prebilehiyo na makatanggap ng ganitong uri ng parangal mula sa DENR office. Lubos ang aking kasiyahan na mabigyan halaga at pansin ang pagiging tagapagtaguyod ng paaralan sa ating kapaligiran.

Sa kabilang dako, ang nasabing parangal ay may temang “Prioritizing

body project.” Isa rin sa aming adopted area ay ang sa Carpenters’ Bridge sa Eplanade 1,” dagdag ni Bb. Belencion.

Environmental Health for Healthier Communities in Global Recovery” na naglalayong bigyang halaga ang kapaligiran sa maganda at maayos na pangangalaga upang sa gayo’y maprotektahan ang kalusugan

ng lahat.

“Simula pa noong 2010, isa kami sa mga kasangga ng DENR-EMB sa proyektong “Adopt-an-estero water

Ito ang unang pagkakataon na nakatanggap ang JBLFMU-M CES ng Gawad Kalusugang Pangkapaligi ran award matapos ang Tagum Ilog award na natanggap noong Hulyo

ika-26, 2016. saad ni Bb. Belencion.

“Bilang Maritime Vanguard, isang karangalan na mapasama kami sa Gawad Kalusugang Pangkapaligiran 2022,”

Esquilla habang hawak-hawak ang waging obra.

G. Parcia at iba pang kawani ng JBLFMU-M malugod ng tinanggap ang sertipiko sa Gawad Kalusugang Pangkapaligiran Award

Photo credits: Mdpn. Clark Kent Esquilla

Photo credits: JBLFMU-M Student Affair FB Page

Photo credits: JBLFMU-M Student Affair FB Page

DOLPHINS namayagpag sa Binirayan Swim Fest

By: Mdpn. RV John E. Fortaleza

Nasungkit ng John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo (JBLFMU-M) swimming team na Dol phins ang pangkalahatang kampeonato sa Binirayan Swim Fest na ginanap sa San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, ika-8 hanggang ika-9 ng Oktubre.

Itinanghal na most be-medalled ng torneo sina Adriana Yulo na may 13 na ginto at Georjeana Deb Plenago na may anim na ginto, limang pilak at isang tanso.

“Masaya ako/kami na maipresenta ang paaralan sa Binirayan Swim Fest. Kahit pagod sa school, pagod sa morning training and after school training. Thankful po ako sa aking mga coaches kahit na pasaway minsan pero hard works paid off padin po,” sabi ni Adriana Yulo.”

Ang naturang kompetisyon ay in organisa ng Binirayan Tadpoles Swim Club na siyang nilahukan ng iba’t-ibang manlalangoy mula sa ika-6 na rehiyon tulad ng Iloilo Sea Warriors Swim Club, Capiz Turbo Sharks Swim Club, Iloilo Kraken Swim Club at ng Binirayan

Tadpole Swim Club din. “Palaging may posibilidad na manalo hangga’t naniniwala ka sa iyong sarili. Mahalaga na may disiplina ka sa iyong sarili, samahan mo pa ng deter minasyon sa pagsasanay nang husto. Laging tandaan na hindi ka nakikipag kompetensya sa ibang tao ngunit sa loob ng iyong sarili. magagandang tagumpay at lahat ng iba pa ay susunod,” ani Georjeana Deb Plenago. Samantala, sa men’s division, huma-

kot ng 14 na medalya si Mdpn. Ellgine Karl Arsenal na may pitong ginto, anim

na pilak, at dalawang tanso mula sa freestyle, backstroke at breaststroke. Sa katunayan, ito ang unang sinalihan kompetisyon ng Dolphins matapos matigil dulot ng pandemya. o nasyonal na laban.

Dagdag pa dito, sinisigurado naman ng pamunuan na buo ang kanilang suporta sa anumang kompetisyon na sasalihan ng kuponan, mapa lokal man

Yulo, Plenago clinch slots in FINIS Swim National Championships

By: Mdpn. Franklin Kyles M. Matricular

despite the enormous effect of Tropical Storm ‘Paeng’ in the region, a huge number of teams have confirmed their participation. ‘Yung resiliency nila is very commendable and we in Finis are doing our best to provide them an internationally-like competition environment,” said Vince Garcia, Chief Director in an interview with The Manila Times.

“Before stepping to the pool, I know that I have the capabilities in

creating history and making my name on top of the competition because I know that I trained a lot, I joined many competitions, and I am in a good

condition for this leg. I am thankful that there are three of our coaches who have merged with me once, coach Mark Catalan, Brian Caluba, and Karl Jayme,” Adriana Yulo expressed.

Attesting the

swimming, two

John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo (JBLFMU-M) will take centerstage as Adriana Yulo and Georjeana Deb Plenago clinched a spot in the FINIS National Championships for swimming at New Clark City Aquatic Center, Capas Tarlac, December 17-18.

“More than 200 swimmers from 25 teams and clubs participated in the tournament. We’re happy and proud,

freestyle, and backstroke which made her to the top against other competitors

as she garnered the highest points for girls 19 and above category.

Moreover, Georjeana Deb Plenago garnered 11 medals with four gold, six silver, and 1 bronze. Plenago advanced to the national championships as she was able to secure highest points for

girls 17-18 category.

Adriana Yulo competed in 50m, 100m, and 200m breaststroke, butterfly, national championships.

“Qualifying to the national finals was huge and exciting because I saw my struggles and sacrifices paid off,”

said Georjeana Deb Plenago.

The DOLPHINS’ Yulo and Plenago will compete against other teams from the different schools/ club teams who qualify in the FINIS

Pangkat Dolphin matapos ang Binirayan Swim Fest

Lacsonian’s prowess in

students of

Yulo and Plenago with Dolphin Team after receiving their awards.

Photo credits: JBLFMU-M Student Affair FB Page

Photo credits: JBLFMU-M Student Affair FB Page

Photo credits: JBLFMU-M Student Affair FB Page