PRIMUM 1st Semester Newsletter (Vol. IV No. 1)

The University of Mindanao officially begins blended limited face-to-face classes for Academic

Year 2022-2023

After two years of being in a flexible modality, in which students must meet their classes virtually, The University of Mindanao Matina Campus officially launched its blended restricted face-to-face classes for the academic year 2022-2023, last August 8, 2022.

University of Mindanao students

have their schedules of face-to-face and online classes through BB Learn; where face-toface classes are divided into two particular schedules, which are M-Sat1 and M-Sat2, the M-Sat1 students will have on-site classes on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday while the M-Sat2 will be on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. More than

half of the students arrived on campus on the first day, prompting a queue to build up from the Matina-Gravahan gate up to the S&R Matina highway, where health protocols were strictly observed, and students' vaccination and identification cards were checked before entering the University.

In an interview, Steve Shim Maghalin, a

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Third-Year student of BSCE- Structural Engineering, stated that despite the long line and exhaustion he felt on the first day, he is excited to get to school because this is his first time attending faceto-face classes and meeting new people at the institution.

"Eagerness has been present from the beginning of blended

learning and continues to be present now that I am attending face-toface classes," he noted.

As the University welcomes back its students, the different colleges and departments had their unique way of welcoming them back in the form of booths which gave returning students and freshmen a glimpse of what UM has in store.

CSO Officers Oathtaking for A.Y. 22-23

Newly elected offivcers of the Council of Student Organizations (CSO) conducted their face-to-face oathtaking headed by OSA Director Marianne Afrondoza last August 03, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the Office of the Student Affairs, GET Building. The following are the CSO officers for the academic year 2022-2023.

President: Noel II Andrada of the Association of Civil Engineering Students, in consortium with the Junior Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (ACES)

Vice President: Farhana S. Makol of UM Peer Facilitators Organization (UMPFO)

Secretary: Progilyn Porio of Media Education for Intelligent Awareness (MEdIA)

Treasurer: Jastine Kaye Gaitano of CAE Bookkeepers Association (CAEBA)

Auditor: Maria Cabañero of Driven Advocates for Youth-Oriented Nursing Society (DAYON)

Business Manager: Ponciano Apa II of UM Association of Social Work Students (UMASWS)

Public Information Of-

By Johana S. Makol

ficer: Justin Banguis of Empowered Language and Literature Teachers Society (ELLiTeS) President Andrada discussed the goals of the council for this academic year.

"CSO, for this academic year, aims to continue the vision it established in the previous year — to advocate for unity and peer collaboration among the forty-eight diverse student organizations in the university. We advocate for social awareness and environmental protection as the main drivers of this vision," he stated.

Andrada invites students to take part in their future activities. These include environmental conservation promotion, advocacy week allocated for various student campaigns, and the resurgence of UMyong Festival.

"The UMyong Festival, where student organizations will exhibit the skills and talents of their members through friendly competitions, will be revived after two years of postponement due to the pandemic," he added.

The Vice President also shared about the

shifting of the council from purely online to a hybrid setup in their deliverables to students.

"The transition from online to face-to-face events is indeed challenging. Yet, the CSO believes that despite these adjustments, we can make great things happen as we align to this year’s branding, CSO Connect, "she said.

The election proper commences last September 30, 2022, through Zoom Meeting Conference led by Student Engagement Coordinator Vaughn Albert Maxey.

First day of classes scenario at University of Mindanao-Matina Campus Gravahan Gate.

Photo Courtesy: Kryzl Laureanne Romaldon

Upholding Knowledge Through

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a more personal training with leadership amongst the students to galvanize their strength in governing others not just in school premises but in the community realm. Third, li-GAya (Socialization, interpersonal development, motivation, and participation).

and accountability in the workplace, this office upholds these core values in maintaining the quality of service we are providing. What is your leadership style in this face-to-face setup?

What are your plans as President of your College?

First, I present UM-arangkada (student to teacher, fast and call to action, CAE-CSG Office as bridge). This platform boils down to queries and concerns and information dissemination.

Second is GA-bay (Leadership training, community involvement, Mindanaoan culture importance and preservation). As a home of leaders pursuing excellence, this office is highly encouraged to have

What are your plans as President of College?your

During administrationmy this year, I plan to have a memorable journey as a President by implementing programs and activities that will help students bring out the best in them. I want to become productive this year, so we prepared many activities for the students to enjoy their stay at the university as they meet and build relationships with other

As the advent of face-to-face classes is just around the corner, it is the time to invigorate the sense of camaraderie and friendship in the College of Accounting Education.

Fourth is y-UMabong (Conservation of the environment). There is a call to action in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our mother Earth.

Lastly, L-UM-inaw (Transparency and Accountability of the office). As we are always promoting transparency

I am a leader who champions others. This fire burning inside me is inspired by the call of need by my people. That is why I want to elucidate one’s strength and galvanize this to make it an opportunity for them in the future, leading to various activities that are not only centered within the college but also very helpful in achieving holistic development and growth— transformative. I want them to reach greater heights and use different lenses to view various life perspectives. Furthermore, I want

my leadership to be centered on excellence with compassion. I want to create a safe space for everybody to collaborate, express, and share their emotions freely, as the world is already cruel. I want this to be the governing principle during this time that hopefully will be ubiquitous in no time— compassion.

How will you encourage your constituents amidst the challenges of shifting from online to face-to-face setup?

Leading by example is our mightiest armor in facing this pandemic-circulated learning style. What I mean by that is that as a leader, I will be active and enthusiastic enough to plan and participate in various activities laid upon our college and outside of

it because if they see your eagerness to perform, it radiates to them that you are enjoying what you are doing and that is what I want them to do, enjoy whatever activities you are executing. Moreso, I want them to not think outside the box but believe that no box hinders them from fulfilling their desires. I want them to realize that they are more than what others boxed them up. Also, encourage them by giving help through peer tutoring as we have a branch organization under our college that opens its arms to them. To add, have the organization a sense of compassion for one another. Starting it within yourself will have ripple effects that create macro effects on many's lives.

students across the campus. Furthermore, I plan to extend our service and help to the communities needing help, especially those students whose parents cannot provide basic school supplies. Thus, we will have a community extension for them. Additionally, I promise to cater their concerns as much as possible to address the students' problems and bridge them to the management. What is your

leadership style in this face-toface setup?

I will be a leader who will lead my constit- uents by example and will always listen to their suggestions and ideas. I will not decide on my own but instead, ask their opin- ions first before coming up with a conclusion or decision. Moreover, I will delegate certain tasks properly and equally divide it with my co-officers to studentencourage organiza-

tions to work with us closely as we build a relationship and become united. How will you encourage constituentsyour amidst the challenges of shift- ing from online to face-to-face setup?

I will continue to inspire my andconstituents work handin-hand with them, so that I will be able to journey with them. Also, I will have meetingsregular to check them and know

if they are Subsequently,okay. I will not pressure them by giving their tasks ahead of time in order for them to still have enough time to do it as I respect their time also.

Christian C. Lawas

Reyland E. Alfeche

CAE-CSG PRESIDENT SY 2022-2023 CASE-CSG PRESIDENT

What are your plans as President of your College?

My plans as President of the CAFAE-CSG are to bring back the excitement, drive, and competence of my college department, just like how it was before the COVID-19 pandemic dominated our country. Our CSG is focusing more on knowledge and skill-

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based activities that will highlight our capacities as future architects and artists. What is your leadership style in this face-toface setup? There is indeed a huge difference between the face-to-face class before and now. However, it doesn't mean that my leadership will be limited as well. I will be a friend to all the

ident of your College?

What are your plans as Pres-

What are your plans as president of your college?

I intend to resurrect the might of the CCE strength, allowing us to take action. First, I will assemble sufficient manpower and construct a committee structure for duty distribution. This CCE-CSG would be meaningless if only five of us were in charge of everything. Sec-

For now, I don't have any plans but to do what I can to contribute to the needs of all the students in our department as well as to anyone in the campus. What is your

ond, I will make an effort to encourage my fellow Trojans to participate in school-sponsored activities as well as initiated activities. Third, we will present the student body with a series of exciting events in which they can engage and improve themselves. Finally, I intend to leave the CCE students a memorable face-to-face experience.

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CAFAErsons, thus I must embody an approachable type of a leader. I am open to being considered as their CAFAmilya, CAFAtid, and CAFuso. I can assure them that I can be their CSG president of goodwill, eagerness, and most especially a president who does not intend to be a boss but a leader. How will you encourage your

leadership style in this face-toface setup?

I don't have any leadership styles. I only understand my limited capacities as a leader trying to balance curricular and extracurricular. But thanks

What is your leadership style in this face to face set-up?

I take control. I take suggestions. I initiate. I encourage. When committing a blunder, I apologize. A leadership style that is structurally formless but flexible to any situation. How will you encourage your constituents amidst the challenges of shifting from on-

constituents amidst the challenges of shifting from online to face-to-face setup?

I want to tell them that being limited doesn't mean that we are also caged and tied in performing our work. We can still give our efforts and self-determination to the fullest. Nothing beats a leader with passion and dedication. It's

to God, I have a good adviser and good officers in our CSG department. How will you encourage your constituents amidst the challenges of shifting from an online to a faceto-face setup?

line to face to face set-up?

Introverts. The majority of us are. Though, it is not difficult to encourage students to take part in something. As long as food lies ahead, anyone would wag their tails and be forced to bite regardless of social discomfort or fear. Aside from the pricing and perks that encourage human drive, some Trojans are already

just the policy that is limited, but not our privileges as student leaders. Luyo sa CAFAEt, barog aron CAFAdayon.

I can encourage them by showing my interest in studies, and that matters, maybe it depends on their behavior and status if they are willing to continue amidst the online F2F set-up.

agitated. What’s left for me to do is add fuel to the fire or ignite the fire so that the blazing inferno can conquer the face-toface hurdles.

Jeffrey Barnacia

Lixer Jhon T. Berja CAFAE-CSG PRESIDENT SY 2022-2023

CBAE-CSG PRESIDENT

SY 2022-2023

Stephanie Palero CCE-CSG PRESIDENT

SY 2022-2023

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What are your plans as President of your College?

I have firm faith in my capacity to bring about transformation. Even though I have just a limited amount of formal experience in the role of "leader," I am certain that I have practical plans that may be of greater use to both my college and the institution as a whole

Seeing as how I would be stepping in a new position, I will consult the other individuals I will be working with to get insight into how I may improve my service to the student entirety. When working toward making the CEE a more welcoming and supportive community, my plan is to examine all the potential avenues; this includes fostering constructive relationships between the students and the instructors and cultivating the holistic aspects of everyone. In a nutshell, as a leader, I will contribute to

the development of my fellow engineering students who are stationed around me by assisting them in coalescing into a powerful force and boldly guiding them toward accomplishing their objectives. What is your leadership style in this face-to-face setup?

I would describe my leadership style as direct and leading by example. I lead from the vanguard by acting, manifesting what needs to be done, and supervising my team organized to ensure we’re all on the same page

and contributing coequally. Though I am confident in taking leadership roles and delegating responsibilities, I also value being actively engaged in projects and providing tangible assistance to my team to maintain morale and motivate my peers. How will you encourage your constituents amidst the challenges of shifting from an online to a faceto-face setup? This pandemic has starkly exposed the vulnerability of our education systems. Now that we are back to the

in-person learning process, some of us aren't yet physically, psychologically, or financially ready to step into a new historic abode. Despite difficulties, be confident in yourself despite the difficulty of the situation. Realize that you already possess strength superior to everything standing in your way. Rest assured that as your leader, I shall use the authority given to me to instigate activities that will encourage you to continue going forward no matter what. Laban lang ta, Ga!

What are your plans as President of your College?

As a CCJE President, I would like to organize interactive activities for the students since most students are “online babies” due to the pandemic. And I will also organize

activities that will enhance their skills and talents. What is your leadership style in this face-toface setup? Transformational and Participative Leadership. Transformational Leadership emphasizes change and

transformation, and Participative Leadership creates unity, develops bonds, creates energy, and instills passion. How will you encourage your constituents amidst the challenges of shifting from an online to a face-to-face

setup?

Most of the students enrolled this year are coming from an online setup. It is very new for them to participate in different activities. The best way to encourage them is by giving an activity such as sports to promote interac -

tion between students and various seminars and workshops to refresh their minds.

Trisha Paula L. Guatno

Prince Julius Ramayla CEE-CSG PRESIDENT SY 2022-2023

What are your plans as President of your College?

My plans as a President of the College of Health Science Education is to make our college more exciting and approachable, and I also wanted to become the voice of every student of CHSE and also a helping hand to those students who

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need help. with also the passion to serve and inspire.

What is your leadership style in this face-to-face setup?

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challenges of shifting from online to face-to-face setup?

What are your plans as president of your college?

My plans as the new President of the CTE-CSG are that, first, I would like to continue to strengthen the implementation of peer-coaching activities in blended learning. This is to strengthen the content mastery of students ranging from professional education and gener-

What are your plans as President of your College?

We have held numerous activities and programs for my fellow students to learn and see a brighter future for the greater good. As President of the CHE CSG, I am looking forward to a successful term and the smooth implementation of our programs by holding events that focus on shaping and teaching young

al education courses. Second, I would like to have more hyper-relevant webinars for CTE students, especially on education and its context, and promote education students as biodiversity conservation and awareness leaders. The third is to continue to elevate the CTE students' status as champions of students’ participation and excellence both inside and outside the university, in academics and extracurricular engagements. The fourth plan is to increase the activity partnership with the guidance counseling services in dealing with mental health and motivational issues among CTE students.

Lastly, is to continue to promote the CTExcels, which is the short-term for the College of Teacher Education as a center of

I think I will go with the democratic leadership style since I wanted to hear students' concerns and ideas for our college. How will you encourage your constituents amidst the professionals to be ready for the industry where we are heading.

I'm not alone in this path, which is why we are confident in our ability to do good, to be transparent in our work, and to provide equitable opportunities to all CHE students.

What is your leadership style in this faceto-face setup?

I can claim that I have an authoritarian leadership style and am the type of leader primarily concerned

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted students’ opportunities to learn worldwide. Students and teachers have been forced to shift from traditional classrooms to emergency online/remote learning. They face key challenges in

excellence in any way possible within the student body. What is your leadership style in this face-to-face setup?

My leadership style is situational leadership. I really want to emphasize this kind of leadership because it means that you must determine and understand situations. We have to analyze and assess where we could put something; what problems we want to solve; who we want to help; and how we can add value to people’s lives, causes, and organizations. With that being said, as a leader, you have to determine the strengths and weaknesses of your co-student leaders and your constituents in order for you to know when to delegate, support, coach,

with outcomes and efficiency. I frequently make choices alone or with a small, trusted group and expect staff to perform precisely what is requested. Because I have self-confidence, I can think of and value highly structured situations in which I can increase productivity through delegation, provide clear and direct communication, and manage the organization to which I belong. How will you encour -

adapting practices away from a focus on face-to-face learning to an online learning environment mediated by various forms of technology. That is why as a president of this college I really wanted our college to be known and also To make people feel at home. To serve, lead, inspire, and be the

and direct. And one thing that I have learned from my prior leadership is that sometimes the process can be chaotic and discouraging. There are goals that are unattainable in reality and there are unforeseen circumstances, but as a leader, we must have faith in our ability to re-learn, regain, and take back. So, as a leader, we need to be teachable and continue working towards advancing the objectives because that is the goal. And one day, you will come to discover how fulfilling it is. How will you encourage your constituents amidst the challenges of shifting from an online to a faceto-face setup?

To my constituents, the CTE students, I would like to emphasize to them that they have

age your constituents amidst the challenges of shifting from online to face-to-face setup?

As a leader, I have a robust platform for encouraging my fellow students amidst the challenges of transitioning from an online to a face-to-face setup by posting the various activities and events on our Facebook page for a reason. Conducting and posting these events will encourage my fellow students to

beacon of light. with also the passion to serve people.

to determine what drives them in this kind of setup. Because in determining what drives you, you will have a passion for certain things, and when we can connect with what those passions are, the more powerful we will be. We should be constantly trying to determine what we are passionate about; what problems you want to solve; who you want to help; and how you can add value to people’s lives, causes, and organizations around you. And we are all far stronger leaders when we do what motivates us, because we work harder and more productively when we are involved in things we care about. So again, my advice to my constituents is to allow your passions to drive your leadership, both of yourself and towards others.

come to campus and participate in an entire blended class taught by this university.

Phil-am Marcellones

Nielbert Raner

Erick Jhon Isanan

CHSE-CSG PRESIDENT SY 2022-2023 CTE-CSG PRESIDENT SY 2022-2023

CHE-CSG PRESIDENT SY 2022-2023

Center

Reopens

By: Ric Diola

After two years of being unable to operate due to the pandemic, the Business Incubation Center of the Entrepreneurship Program, located at the Old Canteen between GET and DPT building, reopened its doors last September 13, 2022, and is more than ready to cater the needs of their fellow UMians.

Present during the reopening are the UM Chief Academic Officer Dr. Eugenio Guhao Jr., IPAC Director Dr. Melvin Manayon, IPAC AA Ms. Katherine De Loyola, Alumni Office Director Dr. Sitio Schneider, College of Business Administration Education Dean Dr. Vicente Montaño, and the program heads of Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management and Entrepreneurship Prof. Sherylove Utida and Prof. Reil Romero.

The incubation center is a venue where Entrepreneurship students can experience implementing their business ideas and selling their products to the market. It marks the beginning of their Business Implementation for the Class of 2022-2023.

Various food and services are being offered in the Business Incubation Center, all of which are sold at student-friendly prices.

Yummy Takoyaki Balls sells Takoyaki balls with two different options, vegetable or octopus. There are also delicious chicken toppings, which offer rice meals topped with varying chicken viands. Mouth-watering corndogs and burgers are also sold in the incubation center.

They also offer academic services to students, such as printing, photocopying, and school supplies.

The Business Incubation Center is open to students of all colleges and programs. Everyone is encouraged to come by and enjoy the delicious food offered while fulfilling their academic responsibilities.

UMian gets Crowned as Hiyas sa Kalambuan 2022

By Jasmin Ja-alain

Krezyl Joy Ungab was crowned as Hiyas sa Kalambuan 2022 representing the Bagobo-Klata tribe last August 17, 2022. The award is one of the three crowns sought after by the 11 ethnolinguistic groups in Davao City for the Hiyas sa Kadayawan celebration.

Ungab is a 4th-year Bachelor of Physical Education student of the University of Mindanao. As a student

entering her last year in the program, she admitted that the journey towards the crown was tough. But she managed to comply with her responsibilities as a student and as a Hiyas with the support she got from the people around her.

Fueled by her advocacy to inspire the IP youth to embrace their respective tribes, winning the crown was a great thing for Ungab as it has opened doors

for her to realize this purpose. “For the young people of the tribe, not just in Bago bo-Klata, but for the 11 ethno linguistic tribes, do not be ashamed of your own tribe. Stand firm and strong and be a war rior of your tribe."

"Embrace, accept, love, and learn the rich and abundant culture of your tribe because that

UM-OSA offers unlimited free photobooth exclusive for students and staff

By Russel Jay Amoroso

The free unlimited photo booth activity last August 26, 2022, happened simultaneously at UM Bolton-Quadrangle Area and UM Matina-Gymnasium was organized by the University of Mindanao - Office of Student Affairs (UM-OSA) in partnership with Globe

and Funshot Photobooth Davao.

With a limited time of two hours, from 11 am to 1 pm, numerous groups of students and employees fall in line, waiting for their turn to experience the photoshoot.

In an interview, the OSA's Student Conduct Coordina-

tor, Professor Jellie R. Laroa, stated that the main purpose of the event was to bring entertainment for the students, allowing them to bond and create friendships, as well as to have a photograph for them to look back, which is the hardcopies given as the resumption of face-to-face classes at

the University.

"The staff was accommodating and patient with us while we took multiple poses and angles to have a well-framed beautiful shot.", Genelyn Dulana said, a BS Accountancy student describing her experience of the photobooth.

Krezyl showcases a glimpse of the Bagobo-Klata tribe during their media presentation last August 3, 2022.

Photo Courtesy: Super Radyo Davao

Photo Courtesy: Eirene Arieta Baluyot