ISSUE NO. 1 VOLUME NO. 2 | 1ST Semester June-July 2014
Regi’s Return: A sign of a good start?
-ReiJanGon The wind blew in a different era last academic year as the registration certificate issuance—just like the dinosaurs according to the myth--underwent extinction. But this A.Y 2014-2015, the wind surprisingly blows once again in an utterly different way. The Registrar’s Office confirmed that they will issue again registration certificate to all legitimate PUPians.
Why they brought it back?
Regi—as PUPian called it—will be issued again because of the failure of the idea that it is no longer needed. Regarding to the statement of Mrs.Abegail Malabuyoc, Chief Registrar, last year, PUPians no longer need Regi for the SIS contain all the necessary data and records. Despite the mere fact that Regi is a part of miscellaneous fee, the Office of the Registrar adamantly insisted not to issue it last AY. Students who needed it paid 150 just to get a copy of their Regi.
How to get your Regi?
But as a good start for this year, PUPians only need to pass their student’s copy of voucher to the Office of the Registrar for them to get their Regi. There are no other necessary requirements just the proof that they already have paid their enrolment fee. This is good news to the scholars of different programs who need it most.
Is it a big deal?
PUP contains vast number of students
who are members of different Scholarship Program. Not to mention, most of the students here is a real ‘iskolar’ aside from the label ‘Iskolar ng Bayan’. These real scholars are obliged to pass legal documents such as the Regi, Certification of Grades etc. to their sponsors as a requirement to their Scholarship Program. In this case, the issuance of Regi is a really big help to them. But now the Regi is back, the Certification of Enrolment is no longer accessible to the scholars unless the pay 150 for it.
How about the shiftees, transfeeres and returnees? Being the late enrollees who made their enrolment thru R-zero form, they too will be issued Regi. According to Mrs.Malabuyoc, all will get their Regi but for those who didn’t enroll thru registering in SIS and paying in Landbank, they just need to pass Continued on next page...
their R-zero form with the receipt that shows they are already enrolled.
Does the issuance have bad side?
Meanwhile, the internal arrangement between the organizations—CSC, PUPCA and The Searcher—and the Registar that students cannot get their Regi without paying those organizations’ fees yet is no longer effective this year. This is an inconvenience to the three said organizations as they have no control to the payment of their fees. Last semester, they unsuccessfully collected hundred percent of their supposed-to-be collection. Without this internal arrangement, they have to double their effort and hardwork on collecting fund for their org. This is a tip-off to the students who do
not know their responsibilities as an PUPian. Now that the Regi is back but not having the internal arrangement doesn’t mean you can just get away with those legal fees. CSC, PUPCA and The Searcher never spend a penny of yours on no such things. To make assurance you will be given a good service, they need your cooperation by simply paying their fees. *** Somehow, according to The Searcher’s last year’s newsletter, the dinosaurs became extinct just like the issuance of Regi. This acquired violent reactions and accusations that it was just an Income Generating Project. Maybe the Registrar should be given a benefit of the doubt.
Young Davids Enter PUP-STB -Laarni Villasanta
"Be pure, be holy, be happy." To strengthen the faith and nourish the spirituality of youths, PUP-STB launches a new Catholic Religious Organization known as MHCC (Mary Help of Christians Crusade). MHCC-PUP was established by PUPians who are MHCC members already since their high school years. It was officially founded as a legitimate religious organization in PUP-STB on November 21.
What is MHCC?
“MHCC is an international Marian youth movement with youth members throughout Asia, Australia, Europe, North America &
Latin America. It is a founding member of the Federation of National Youth Organizations (FNYO), working in close coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). It is also the official youth arm of the Alliance of the Holy Family International (AHFI).” (source: www.MHCCrusaders.com) According to the MHCC by-laws, "MHCC is a modern day army of God, given the mission of saving the young people from the attacks of the devil”. Also, it is called 'Barkadahan' where the members can relate to one another. It is a Catholic organization that will help you spiritually, we do not just need to excel our mental and physical abilities but as well as our spiritual life, as the line goes by 'Study hard, pray harder', MHCC will help you strengthen and improve your spirituality. "It is a family that will help you and will always be there for you in joy and in pain." says MHCC President, Izamari Conception Andaya (BSP 2-1).
A Brief History MHCC is an organization inaugurated not only here in PUP-STB but as well as outside the university, here and abroad. Way back in 1987, MHCC was instituted first here in the Philippines by Fr. Edgardo “Bing” Arellano (founder of MHCC). It was only Manila that has MHCC, but as time goes by, after almost 27 years of sanctifying the youth - MHCC with the hearts of thousands of its members are still setting the world on fire by having lots of chapters around the world. Here in Philippines the organization has its chapters in: NCR, CALABARZON, Region 3, Cebu, Davao, Bicol, Cotabato, Negros Oriental, Bukidnon, and Agusan. While internationally, it has also reached Australia, Melbourne, Nebraska, Puerto Rico, Hongkong, Ireland, Toronto, New Jersey, Virginia, Sydney, Los Angeles, and other countries in Europe and in North and Latin America. Originally, members of MHCC are high school students. Missionaries are assigned in different high schools to teach and spread the word of God. But when these students finished their high schools and reached college, the holiness was lost, ceased and deprived. As a solution, MHCC College was proposed by the faithful crusaders. Presently, LSPU and PUP are the only colleges who already built MHCC organization, others are still on process. However, other colleges may not have MHCC in their universities as an organization but there are crusaders inside their campuses like: UPLB, UB, FAITH, T.I, BSU, Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa, Lucena Colleges, and other universities in Manila.
students and PUP faculties and admins are free to be one of the Young Davids. Members of this organization are used to be called as Young Davids for they are like David that is brave and courageous to beat the enemy and defend their faith. MHCC has alredy thousands of members including the youths, animators and advisers, and the STOs (Single Third Order).
MHCC-PUP as an organization
Who are encouraged to join?
This newly recognized religious organization is headed by Dr. Sophronia Malabanan and a set of officers. The President is Izamari Conception Andaya (BSP 2-1), while Jairie Canupin (BSED 3-1) and Fatima Lara (BSECE 2-1) are assigned V.P. Internal and V.P. External respectively. The position as secretary was given to Melicyn Higoy (BSED 3-1), Mikee Tolentino (BSED 3-1) is the treasurer, Laarni Villasanta (BSP 3-1) as the auditor, and the P.I.O is Jason Peñalosa (BSIT 3-1). Their mission is to promote the goodwill and collaboration among the youth of PUPSTB, form committed Christians, and to encourage a strong Eucharistic life and devotion. To fulfill the missions, MHCC will have weekly formations, monthly vigils (which comprises of Confession, Adoration, Rosary, Eucharist), kick-off mass, Marian Visitation, Mariology, recollections, cultural shows, believe and adore congress, sports fest, youth camp, chorale competition, YCL (Youth Conference for life), and values formations and seminars. The previously 22nd foundation mass and baccalaureate mass was also organized by them. They are still recruiting members and are challenging others to stand up for what they believe. “Sa MHCC” 'di ka magsisisi -the MHCC motto.
Everyone is welcome to join and be a part of this Catholic youth group, both the PUP
"Dare to be pure, dare to be holy, dare to be MHCC"
New name, New Officers, New Leadership
CSC Replaces SSC
-LaarniVillasanta
As the PUP-STB opened up another academic year, the Supreme Student Council (SSC) announced that they will no longer be called as SSC but as CSC referring to Central Student Council (CSC). During the interview with the newly COMELEC-appointed CSC president Sonny Roy Magsino, on May 11, confirmed that the SSC changed its name to CSC. He also said that aside from the organization’s name its logo has also changed its appearance. The said modification was not just the new CSC officer’s decision. According to Magsino, the organization’s name had been deliberated in ANAK-PUP (alliance of all PUP branches’ and campuses’ leaders) meeting on May 9-10. He elaborated that it was discussed there that it is written in the handbook that the organization must be called SKM (Sentral na Konseho ng Mag-aaral), Magsino said, “Kase ‘di bakapag sinabi nating ‘supreme’ ibig-sabihin sobrang taas. . .” as he elucidated why the word ‘central’ replaced ‘supreme’ when it is just PUP branches-branches or campuses-campuses only it must be called CSC, but if it is P.U.P. to other colleges or universities it must be Supreme Student Council (SSC). He also added that some P.U.P. branches and campuses, even the main campus are already using the term CSC even before. However, aside from the name and logo of S.S.C., policies, agendas and other important matters inside the organization nothing more had changed.
Behind the Appointment of New Officers Failure of both parties to file for candidacy, COMELEC and SLCD for the third time (first was on S.Y. 2010-2011 and second was on S.Y. 2012-2013) resolved and come up with the decision of having an appointment of officers on February 15, 2014. The presidency was handed over Sonny Roy Magsino and Catrina Gasangue is his VicePresident. Kirby Palla is named as the Executive Secretary while completing the line of Councilors are Eric Silva, Roxanne de Josef, Benedict Ri-
vera, John Rey de Castro, Rhomaine Andrea Gonzales, Andrew Robles, Rosemarie Agcopra, Angelo Jay Aguiflor, Crisandra Meriales, John Francis Matilde, Kimberly Camille Andaya, and Anna Marie Maralit. Declared College Represantatives are: Grace Angelique Silva (College of Accountancy and Finance), Alex Centeno (College of Business), John Eduardo Señoran (College of Computer and Information Sciences), John Jay Gatdula (College of Education), Joward Cabrera (College of Engineering), Joisel Gentolia (College of Hospitality), Jenny Cura (College of Social Sciences and Development),and John Patrick Remorosa (College of Technology). ADHOCs are: Rose Marie Mendoza, Sebastian Mico Zuasola, Victor Domingo Sevilla, and Erick John Medalla. “Ako bilang isang appointed president ay walang pinagsisisihan. Alam konang perception ng ibang tao pag appointed, ay madaling sisihin kapag hindi nakita ang kanilang kagustuhan. At sasabihin nilang, “bakit ba hindi nagbotohan, edi sana hindi ikaw ang nakaupo?”,at maaaring iba ang kalabasan ng mga activities dito sa ating institusyon. Pero kung sasabihin nila yun sa akin, I will stand as a professional one. Hindi ako magiging Masaya sa mga ginagawa ko pag pinakingggan ko sila. The only thing to defend myself is to do my best. Kaya din ako nakaupo bilang president, kasi alam kung kaya kong panindigan ang mga task na naka atang sa aking mga balikat. At naniniwala sa aking kakayahan ang mga taong bumoto sa akin noong araw ng appointment. Basta ako, I will do my best for this university and for the student’s right and welfare/interests.”, said Magsino when asked for his opinion being the appointed president of CSC.
NI ISKO N a p a ka -i re sp o n sa b l e ! Dapat hindi kayo paggraduate-in. –BaBeBiBoBu Sila ay mga buhay na bayani. -Unknown Sa tingin ko may dahilan naman kaya sila di nakakapagbayad katulad ng financial problems o kaya biglaang bayarin. -TerMichSan
Anong masasabi mo sa mga PUPian na di nagbabayad ng fees sa CSC, Searcher at PUPCA? Unfair. Kasi though hindi namin nararamdaman yung mga ginagawa nila, kailangan pa din magbayad. At responsibility yun ng mga PUPians. NOT OKAY!!! -Hazel Grace Lancaster & Augustus Waters Mga HAMPASLUPA, magbayad kayo! Lakas ng loob ninyong mag-extra rice at mag-extend sa comshop. Nyemas kayo! -Nyenyora Nyanyebañez Wala akong masabe sa kapal ng mukha nila! Mahiya kayo sa mga magulang namin. -KCeee
HARD HAT AREA “Customer Satisfaction” Napansin niyo ba ? Nagpalit na ng pangalan ang aso ni Rizal. Pusturang –pustura on his white uniform ang peg ni Koya ! Sana naman wala ng “alien “ na makapasok sa PUP. Sa gayon, mapatunayan ang lost-lasting protection ng bagong brand ng Safeguard. Pa-”VIT” Ang VIT na ito ay hindi nakakalusog, siya ay mejo nakakainis. Ikaw lang ho ang pinupuntahan namin . Isang subject, isang araw wala pa si pa-Very Important Teacher. Aba Matinde! RETORIKA: Hindi ba dapat ang guro ay nagtuturo hindi nagbebenta?
“Version2.0” Impernes! May nagbago na sa Sintang Paaralan. Tumaas ang presyo ng Student Meal sa Panini, wala ng nagkalat na tindahan sa harap ng PUP at shemperd bumilis ng konti ang SIS! Eh si Ma’am kaya? Kelan magtuturo ng maayos at hindi na manghuhula ng grade ?
ISKO 101
Nasa plano mo ba o nahatak ka lang? Inasahan mo ba o sinuwerte ka lang? Jerlyn Comendador Ano pa man ang dahilan kung bakit ka nakapasok sa paaralang ito, isa ka ng PUPian. Isang ‘Iskolar ng Bayan’. Dapat maipakita mong hindi nasasayang ang pondo ng bayan at karapat-dapat ka niyang suportahan. Sa buhay-elementarya, dito ka nagsimulang makatagpo ng maraming kaibigan. Dito mo nasimulang pag-aralan ang Solar System. Nagkaroon ka na ng clue kung gaano kalaki ang mundo at nakakilala ng iba’t-ibang pagkatao. Dito ay nakita mo ang iba’t-ibang paraan ng pagkinang ng katauhan nila at nalaman mo na iba’t-iba man ang pinangagalingan, maaari pa rin kayong maging matalik na magkakaibigan. Kaya sa pagsapit ng graduation hindi mo malaman kung ano ba ang higit mong maramdaman. Dapat bang mas malungkot o dapat matuwa at maghanda dahil ang panibagong yugto ng buhay mo ay parating na. At ngayon nga na nandito ka na, ito na ang yugto ng panibagong simula at pagtatapos. Pagsisimula ng mas matibay at mas matalinong ikaw at pagtatapos sa mga masama mong nakaugalian noon. Ngayon mas malapit ka na sa pagtupad ng pangarap mo, sa pag-abot ng iyong diploma, sa pagpasok sa mas makatotohanang mundo. Ngunit sa sitwasyon mo bilang isang PUPian, hindi ka nag-iisa. Hindi lang ang Panginoon at pamilya o kaibigan mo ang tumutulong sayo. Dahil ang buong bayan ay nakasuporta sayo. Sa pagtahak papasok sa mundong ito dapat malaman mo na hindi basta-basta ang iyong mga pagdaraanan. Maraming mga pangyayari ang maaring wala sa iyong listahan. Parang pakikinig sa playlist ng bago mong kaklase. Estranghero pa kayo sa isa’t-isa at di mo maaring basehan ang mga gusto nyang tugtugin base lang sa kanyang itsura. Katulad ng Sintang Paaralan na wala mang aircon ang mga klasrum, sira-sira man ang ilan o karamihan sa mga upuan at may mga bintana mang welcome na welcome ang ulan at sikat ng araw, maaasahan mong mabibigyan ka hindi lang ng mga kaalaman maging karunungan. Dito matuto ka ng mga formula, pero hindi lang ang pormulang pinaghirapan noon ng napakaraming mga siyentipiko na talaga namang napakasisipag sa pag-aaral kundi matututo ka din ng formula kung ano talaga ang mga kailangan sa tunay na mundo. Tunay na mundo na hindi basta-basta ibibigay sayo ang anuman ang gustuhin mo. Matututo ka kung paano magpahaba ng pasensya, matutong magtiyaga, kung paano tumayming at kung paano humingi ng swerte(lalo na kung bigayan na ng grades). Pero syempre hindi mawawala ang pagiging matatag at masipag. At hindi rin maiiwan ang respeto at pakikinig ng mabuti para sa pagkakaintindihan, maintindihan mo kung bakit nya gusto ang musikang ito at maintindihan mo kung bakit nangyayari sayo ang mga pinagdadaanan mo ngayon dahil tiyak na may dahilan yan. Katulad ng pag-aaral mo ngayon dito sa Sintang Paaralan, kung bakit sa dinami-rami ng paaralan dito sa Pilipinas o Batangas o Laguna pa man eh dito ka napunta . At ang paraan kung paano gagawing makatwiran ang dahilang iyon e nasa saiyo nalang. Hindi magtatapos sa pagiging kolehiyo ang buhay-estudyante natin dahil habang buhay tayong magiging estudyante ng sabi nga nila’y pinakamagaling na guro ang “karanasan”.
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Late nang dumating si kuya Nagulat sya sa kanyang nakita
Reymark Pascual How to know if you’re in love? Is it the feeling of having a butterfly in your stomach? Or a feeling that you are stuck in place when she is there? Or maybe lending your whole attention for her?
Syet! Sobrang haba ng pila May nakita syang kanyang kakilala Yun na lang ang tangi niyang pag-asa Sa gitna ng pila sumingit sya Boom Panes! Ang tibay ng mukha nya Tagaktak na kanyang pawis
I felt this feeling a while ago, She entered the room with finest, Went in front and caress her hair. She started talking while my knees began shaking. The class began murmuring, while she began shouting. We were suddenly stopped, and look at her with shock. Her eyes were in fire, burning with anger. Her soft and sweet voice turned into what gigantic monsters have. After composing herself, she went out the room. We are left amused and somehow scared for her come back. I guess this is fear, not love. For the one I thought our happiness, was the terror professor we have.
Sa pila sya’y init na init Kanyang sikmura’y kumakalam na Ang lalamuna’y nanunuyot pa Magtatanghalian na nasa pila pa sya Kasamaang palad, cut-off na pala Boom Panes! Kawawa naman sya Taun-taon ganito ang eksena Paulit-ulit lang na problema SIS blockbuster talaga! Lahat ng isko pinilahan sya Dibale na, sila’y sanay na Masasabi mo na lang, “Boom Panes!” sabay buntung hininga
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