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PHL Festivals, Int’l Dances conquer university scene Aqiyl B. ENRIQUEZ
The celebration of the academe’s perpetual growth despite chains of disasters through all these years pondered by TSUians in the celebration of its 108th Year Founding Anniversary, flaunting the opulence of the country’s prominent festivities with laudable performances of visitors from South Korea, Thailand, Israel and Bulgaria on December 2–6. In line with the theme, “Rebuilding the University towards Globalization and ASEAN Integration,” the weeklong celebration includes commendable events, competitions and activities in relation to the nation’s goal of building credible and effective institutions through governance and institutional reforms, policy consistency and regulatory efficiency. Pioneering the series of activities was the launching of TSU– College of Architecture and Fine
Arts Exhibit, featuring award– winning art works of the students followed by the opening of booths. The ribbon–cutting ceremony of the new LED Screen, donated by the TSU–Alumni Association, was also conducted. The cheers from the jam– packed crowd got even more extreme, overpowering the intensity of sun’s heat, as the nation’s primary festivals were encapsulated from the grand parade up to the spectacular performances of the
campuses of the university namely TSU – Main, San Isidro and Lucinda campus at Dr. Mario P. Manese Gymnasium. It’s definitely a “season of blooming” after the Team Main which comprises of the (College of Arts and Social Sciences, College of Business and Accountancy, College of Engineering and College of Public Administration) divulged the Panagbenga Spirit on their presentation of the Baguio City’s Panagbenga Festival, qualifying them to seized a back–to–
back triumph on Street Dance and Float Parade. Meanwhile, last year’s champion the Kadayawan Festival of Team Lucinda (College of Education, College of Science and College of Science) secured the second spot while the glee of Masscara Festival of Team San Isidro (College of Architecture and Fine Arts, College of Technology and College of Computer Studies) emerged as third place. The new Festival King and Queen were crowned after every
college represented their corresponding festivals with all magnificence and composure. Included on the activities relished by TSUians are the Mr. and Ms. Face of Leadership, Organizations’ Got Talent, and Battle of the Bands, Lantern Parade, Amazing Race, Doodle and Costume Making Contest. The weeklong celebration was ended by giving tribute to all outstanding officials, faculty and staff of the university on the Alumni Day at TSU Gymnasium.
Reviewing with faith…
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Photo Credits to Mr. Daniel T. Dizon
Grooving for their back–to–back victory…
TSU–Hip Hop Dance Team rules dance floor Joseph DE JESUS
Performing despite all odds, TSU– Hip hop Dance Team grooves on the mats, permitting them to bring home two gold from the National Dance Championship (NDC)–Regional Qualifier for Central Luzon at SM Clark, Angeles City, Pampanga on December 14. Long run of preparations were paid off as the team grabbed the championship on both the COED which comprises of 15 members of combined
men and women and the All–girls Hip hop, consists of 11 delegates. “Actually, we aim not to be the champs but just to hear our hearts out and perform once again with the floor mats of NDC was a grant to our dreams,” Mr. Daniel Dizon, the adviser of the team, said. Their triumph was also made possible through the efforts of the Supreme Student Council in collaboration with TSU Chorale on organizing a concert for a cause to provide financial assistance for
the team. “They have a strong parental support together with their passion to dance is their inspiration and maybe the reason why we have bring that enough power and execution to hang us to the top,” Dizon added. Meanwhile, the team will continue their journey as they represent Central Luzon on the upcoming NDC at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on February 28–March 1, 2015.
TSU yields certified CEs Bonjoebee R. BELLO
As announced by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Tarlac State University–College of Engineering (COEng) yielded 22 newly–licensed Civil Engineers (CEs) on December 12. In relation to the results provided by PRC, 20 of the board passers are first time takers while two were repeaters, getting an overall passing rate of 49.98% exceeding the 48.15% on May. Engr. Camilo Rivera, Chairman of CE Department, together with some alumni and CE students conducted prayer meetings as part of the preparation for the licensure examination. According to Engr. Rivera, the lessons learned by the students in their major subjects are not enough to pass the licensure exam. “Iyong mga naniniwala sa prayers at nag-attend sa prayer meeting namin, halos sila ‘yong pumasa,” Engr. Rivera said as he expressed his insights on the results. To increase the national passing rate, CE department added a new subject, Correlations, for the fifth
year as a groundwork for the students to control those who are not ready to take the exam. “Iyong mga nagpipilit na grumadweyt kahit hindi pa dapat grumadweyt, iyong mga nago-overloading sa mga major subjects para mabilis grumadweyt, sila iyong nahihirapang pumasa,” Engr. Rivera added. The name of the board passers are: Engr. Edmond C. Alfonso Jr., Engr. Joseph M. Antalan, Engr. Joe Mar D. Antonio, Engr. Jolly O. Bagsic, Engr. Dennis D. Balanay, Engr. Carlo B. Benitez, Engr. Cyril Josh C. Cagalingan, Engr. King Daryl V. Capiendo, Engr. Angela P. Cariaga, Engr. Eric T. Castillo, Engr. Jonas Jaimes C. Dacuma, Engr. Camille M. Doronila, Engr. Joseph Odran A. Flores, Engr. John Rigor L. Gutierez, Engr. Homer N. Lacsinto, Engr. Noreen I. Manzano, Engr. Ryan Paolo M. Martinez, Engr. Yoshio L. Otsuka, Engr. Jayrald B. Pioquinto, Engr. Edieson G. Ramirez, Engr. Rose Jean F. Rigor and Engr. Orlando C. Sico Jr. Meanwhile, 4,021 out of 8,127 examinees all over the country passed the licensure examination.