PRIMUM 1st Semester Newsletter (Vol. IV No. 2)

PRIMUM

A GRAND SLAM PERFORMANCE FROM THE CTE

By Ric Diola |Photo by Katherine Macasaet

Afiery performance

paved by the pack of Blazing Wolves or Col lege of Teacher Education (CTE) as they came out on top in both the cheerdance and hip-hop competitions as part of the opening festivities of the 71st Literary Musical Competition held at UM Oval Track and Field on October 13, 2022.

For the first time in 2 years, the 10 competing colleges and the senior high school department

were given the opportunity to show off their tenacity on the dance floor and showcase what they could do.their tenacity on the dance floor and showcase what they could do.

The exact se quence of performers was followed in both com petitions, with CBAE as the opening act, followed by CAFAE, CEE, CASE BED/SHS, CTE, CHSE, CAE, CCE, CCJE, and finally, CHE.

The events were

judged by Dr. Annaliza Castro from Davao Doc tors' College, Jesus Mon tajes from Ateneo de Davao University, and Mary Ann Dela Cerna from Sta. Ana National High School.

It was an impres sive show from all par ticipants, with the crowd continuously on edge after every performance.

The College of Teacher Education (CTE) was hailed as the cheer dance and hip-hop Cham pion. In the cheerdance

competition, the CTE was followed by the vibrant performance of tvhe Col lege of Hospitality Educa tion (CHE) and the explosive display by the College of Engineering Education (CEE) in 2nd and 3rd place, respectively.

In the hip-hop com petition, the pop and locks from the College of Business Administration Edu cation (CBAE) propelled them into second place, and the CHE again shined and finished in third place.

SAFEGUARDED CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES

By Marcy Nil Ogsoc

After an intense match between different colleges, the defending champions of men’s and women’s volleyball successfully defended their titles as the College of Teach er’s Education whipped the College of Engineering Education in Men’s Volleyball. At the same time, with proper calculations and estimations, the College of Engineering Education vanquished the College of Account ing Education in the Women’s Vol leyball of the 69th Intramural and Sports Meet Competition.

Over several weeks, a series of games were played between the rival colleges and departments, which were split into two brackets. To decide which teams would play for the gold, silver, and bronze medals, the top two from each bracket would battle against their opposite counterparts, and the winners of their respec-

tive bouts would advance to the finals for one last rally.

In men’s volleyball, the CTE Blazing Wolves dominated the tournament with an explosive wal lop, preventing the CEE Phoenix from winning as the loud cheers and dances with microphones and drums that reverberated around the gym added a factor to their triumph. The athletes exhibited the highest levels of sportsmanship and unity. Although

the CEE Phoenix made an effort to catch up to the irresistible might of the CTE Blazing Wolves, they did it with humility and grace.

On the other hand, the Col lege of Engineering Education (CEE) phoenixes destroyed their rivals to win the championship, just as they had done in the previous intramurals. Despite the pandemic, they can up hold their reign and exhibit the true spirit of a phoenix, which is always to come back vibrant and more vigor ous as if they had been born again. The teams from different colleges and departments displayed their fortitude and the fullest expression of their sigils, but they appeared unable to channel it properly. They will undoubtedly put in a lot of work, use what they learned at the 69th Intramurals as motivation, and use it as strength the following year.

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THE WOLVES RUN IN PACKS: Educators on fire Cheerdance performance, the Blazing Wolves team of College of Teacher Education, and the Championship of its own masterpiece.

NOT BACKING DOWN. The CEE Phoenixes’ Women’s Volley ball show the heart of a raging phoenix, not backing down and preparing themselves for another set of intense competition.

|Photo by Nathaniel Gupana

CCJE DOMINATES THE ORATION

ELOQUENTIA COMPETITION

By Jose Maria Salvador N. Araullo

CCE'S AGTON AND CEE'S CAWASIN COVETS

G. AT BB. INTRAMURALS 2022

By Jaiben Alabado

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Joy Orong, a second year BS Criminology student from the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) tops the Oration Contest during the 71st LITMUS Eloquentia Contest last Oc tober 14, 2022 at the UM DPT Building Auditorium.

Orong is one of the 11 participants who competed in the Ora tion Competition. The theme of their crafted pieces revolved around "Overcoming uncertainty, strengthening resiliency."

According to the CCJE-CSG Vice-president, Femalie A. Acbay, Orong is really a talented student and natural when it comes to public speak ing. "As her facilitator, I am really delighted that she won the event. Her performance was astound ing as she delivered the oration with clarity which made her crowd asking for more. She never failed to amaze me and we are so proud of her." Acbay stated.

Orong along with the other champions from the Impromptu Speaking, Poetry Interpretation, and Balak contests of UMMain will advance to the UM Interbranch Expres sion Skills in April 2023 to compete against the other champions of the different UM branches.

Rodney Agton from the College of Computing Education (CCE) and Zynie Naika Cawasin from the College of Engi neering Education (CEE) were hailed as winners as they clinched the coveted title of Ginoong at Binib ining Intramurals 2022 respectfully last October 15, 2022, at UM Matina Gymnasium.

Both Agton and Cawasin are considered as "dark horses" in the competition since they did not win any special awards and they have a few to little fans cheering for them during the com petition.

The winners for the special awards are as follows: Best in UMYONG Attire were won by Jericho Bacus (CHE) and Roselle R. Montealto (CCJE), Best in Sports Attire were clinched by CCJE’s Jom

ari dela Rama and Roselle Montealto, the Best in Philippine Terno and the Ageless Beauty 2022 were both triumphed by Jomari dela Rama (CCJE) and Lyka Angeline Baluya (CAE).

In an interview, Agton emphasized that the relationship he built with his fellow candidates was timeless and he will treasure it for the rest of his life. While Cawasin exclaimed that she is humbled to know that the results will never be hers, and if she has done her best, it is her own defini tion of a winner.

Both have extended their gratitude of thanks to those who supported them, and they said that they will use this platform to pro mote their advocacies, such as for the love of the arts and mental health awareness.

Also crowned were four other pairs: 4th run`ners-up Jomari dela Rama (CCJE) and Carla Torregosa (CHE), 3rd run ners-up Christian Clarke Robles (CAE) and Lyka Angeline Baluya (CAE), 2nd runners-up Zhane Ne menzo (CBAE) and Roselle Montealto (CCJE), and 1st runners-up Jericho Bacus (CHE) and Isobel Vesperti na Gomez (CBAE).

THE 69TH INTRAMURAL AND 71ST LITMUS GRAND OPENING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO

By Vanessa Antao

The University of Min danao students come and join the fun during the full-blown intramurals after two years of being in flexible learning, UMians have not changed the burning fire and fighting spirit to compete as wit nessed in the 3:00 PM pa rade from the University of Mindanao Matina gate to oval track and field. The parade was participated by different Organizations and Colleges, headed by UM colors (ROTC), the University band, followed by Colleges; CBAE, CA FAE, CEE, CASE, BED/ SHS, CTE, CHSE, CAE,

CCE, CCJE, and CHE. As continue the program started with an Invocation led by UM Chorale and the CCSG president Reyland E. Al feche enunciated its open ing remarks as follows by competitor's creed by Lyen Carel T. Garcia, the Top 1- Criminologist Licensure Exam and a former Table Tennis Varsity to officially begin the opening of In tramural Sports Meet, and Literary Musical competi tion 2022.

Before the com petition, let an inspiring opening message from UM Chief Academic Officer Dr. Eugenio S. Guhao, Jr. be

heard "Always remember that it is not the winning that counts but it is how we play the game that mat ters."

However, with dif ferent preparation, diverse innate abilities, talents, and strong capabilities, only one will be victorious; only one can bring the beacon home to their respective department. Still, regard less, every contestant is a winner. The most important thing is the UMians' camaraderie, respect, and sportsmanship that was spent together during the Intramural and LitMus event.

|Photo by: Katherine Macasaet

The newly crowned University of Mindanao Binibini and Ginoong Intramurals 2022 , Bb. Zynie Nyka Cawasin and G. Rodney Agton.

CASE SWEEPS BACK-TO-BACK

WIN AT THE LITMUS ELOQUENTIA COMPETITION

By Jose Maria Salvador N. Araullo

The College of Arts and Sciences Education (CASE) dominates the Balak and Poetry Inter pretation events for being declared as champions in both competitions during the 71st LITMUS Eloquen tia Speaking Contest last October 15, 2022 at UM DPT building Auditorium.

The Balak and Poetry Interpretation com petitions were transpired along with the Impromptu speaking and Oration com

petition in line with the El oquentia Speaking Contest of the 71st LITMUS com petition. All of the events were participated by the 11 different departments of the university.

The participants from the CASE department were: Zanne Alcasid for the Oration; John Israel G. Cortal for the Impromptu Speaking; Joehenson Niño A. Babao for the Poetry Interpretation; and Russell Jay D. Amoroso for the

KNIGHTS IN GOLDEN ARMOR

By Ric Diola

It was a long trek to the top. Still, the College of Criminal Justice Educa tion Knights proved that nothing would stop them from capturing the gold as they emerged as victors in both men's and wom en's categories of the 69th Intramural and Sports Meet Basketball Competition.

A series of games were played across several weeks, with the competing colleges divided into two brackets. The top two from each would compete with the opposite bracket to determine which teams would fight for the gold, silver, and bronze medals.

The women of the CCJE Knights bested the

CTE Phoenixes in the final game for the gold. It was a closely contested game, with both teams going back and forth and not giving the other a chance to pull away. A late 3rd quarter run by the Knights allowed them to ultimately take the lead and the game, 89-70, fueled by their rapid-fire shooting and intense de fense. Christine Hismaña of the CCJE Knights was declared the Finals Most Valuable Player with a staggering 36 points in the effort, who stated in the post-game interview that the critical factor in their late 2nd half rally was teamwork. “Nagteamwork tapos sinabtanay lang jud.

Balak. Both Babao and Amoroso soared for the champion title in the Balak and Poetry Interpretation competitions respectively. Before the compe tition, Babao felt mixed emotions as CASE's representative in the Poetry Interpretation event, "As a participant, I do feel opti mistic and at the same time being worried because as much as I would like to be confident before the competition, there are lots of these "What If" questions in my mind, and it destroys the calm state of my mind." "But then again, as I am representing the Department in the said competition, I will always say to myself that I can do this to get the Gold Medal and to make sure that at the end of the day I will bring home the beacon for the CASE Department" He

Kung error, baba. Tapos, teamwork lang jud.",

For the men's championship match, the Knights clipped the wings of the CEE Phoenixes on their way to the gold, 9071. It was a total team ef fort from the Knights, with five players scoring double digits, led by the Finals MVP Kim Remollo with 19 points. "Gwapo mig pasa. Trust the teammates" was the x-factor that ulti

added. After the balak competition, Amoroso was also asked about his overall experience throughout the event and he said, "The victory that I achieved is not just for me but it is for the CASE department, my family, coach, friends, colleagues and to all who supported me all through out the event. This is a memorable moment for me and this is history for the CASE department."

Amoroso also realized that performing in front of the crowd is not easy and it takes real cour age and bravery to speak, express, and talk in front of an audience. Albeit, both champions are expected to showcase their talents and skills once again in their respective events in the UM Interbranch Expres sion Skills in April 2023.

mately gave the Knights an edge over the Phoenixes, according to Remollo.

The CTE Blazing Wolves placed 2nd in the women's category, fol lowed by the CEE Phoe nixes in 3rd place and the CBAE Hornets in 4th. For the men's category, the CEE Phoenixes finished 2nd, the CBAE Hornets finished 3rd, and the CCE Trojan Warriors finished 4th place.

|Photo by: Jake Padayao

|Photo by: Cherry Pie Tamala

REAPING THEIR HARVEST. The CCJE Knights reap the fruits of their grind, securing not only the glory of being on top, but are given cash incentives for their effort in the competition.

The University of Mindanao conducted a poem writing contest during a 3-day LitMus event at PS Building, UM Matina (Main Campus) last October 14. The chosen contestants from 10 colleges and Senior High schools were focused on expressing their creativity inside the contest room with the topic "Resiliency through Brotherhood."

"It was a nice experience and very chal lenging. It broadened my vocabulary, and I became more creative. Pero nan gulba ko ganina since lahi jud ang f2f [Face-to-face] contest and online contest" Shainel Alamida said, SHS contestant in Poem Writing English.

BATTLE OF WIT: LITMUS POEM WRITING COMPETITION

By Marcy Nil Ogsoc

"Poem writing is not just about writing a single poem for me, for it signifies not just the words or the imagery, but the beauty of emotions as well." Daniella Marie

Florentino (CEE) said the Champion of the Poem Writing Competition-En glish Category. The second plac er for the category was Rommel Fernandez (CHE),

and Fola Javigne Shane Maja (CHSE) was the third placer.

On the other hand, the winners of the Poem Writing Filipino Category are John Mark Jeruela (CAFAE), hailed as first place, Kevin Mc Wright Belogulo (CCE) in second place, and Kayle Lorraine Compendio from (CBAE) in third place.

The competition aims to test how good writers are and how they express their emotions.

"This contest is carried out to give students a chance to express themselves and to voice out their opinions regarding the topic," Earl John Castillo said, former CAE-CSG President and an event volunteer.

CCJE KNIGHT MEN'S TEAM AND CAE JAGUAR WOMEN'S TEAM BAGS GOLD IN UM'S 69TH INTRAMURAL SPORTS MEET

By Russell Amoroso

An intense champion ship game between the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) Knights and the College of Engineering Education (CEE) Men's Team and the fate of the gold medal was decided in one pen alty shootout, where the Knights prevailed with a final score, 3-0, and went home as the champions of the Football Competition of the UM's 69th Intramu ral Sports Meet held at UM Oval Track and Field.

"Solid among bond ing labaw sa tanan nagkasinabot mi nga walay gahi sa amoa. Kung naa may gahi ug ulo sa dula lang, pero among bonding sa gawas, okay kaayo mi", as

stated by Garnet Cainttang who is the Captain Ball of the CCJE Football Team.

The CCJE Knights finished with a 5-0 record in the knockout stage. They defeated the CAFAE Nin jas in the semifinal match, 8-0, and repelled the CEE Phoenixes in their gold medal match.

On the other hand, the CEE Phoenixes were also the kings of their bracket, finishing with a 4-0 record. They silenced the CBAE Hornets in their semifinal match with a final score of six goals to none but fell short in the final game, taking home the silver medal, while the CAFAE Ninjas won their game against the CBAE Hornets with a 4-0 score

and finish 3rd in the final ranking.

The women, on the other hand, will not be outclassed.

With a score of 3-0, the College of Accounting Education (CAE) clinched the gold medal as they beat the College of Hospitality Education (CHE) Bobcats and swept the whole com petition, 6-0, on their way

to the top of the standings. Behind them is the CCJE Knights Women's Team, who finished with five wins and one draw. The CEE Phoenixes fin ished with the bronze med al with four wins and two losses on their record, and the CHE Bobcats at 4th with two wins, three losses, and one draw.

|Photo by: Renee Ang-ug

|Photo by: Katherine Macasaet

WILD CHASE. An intense final match-up between the CEE Phoenixes’ and CCJE Knights’ summed up in one picture, with players from both teams engaged in a chase for the ball before it reaches out of bounds.

PHOENIXES BLAZE TO THE TOP

By Ric Diola

In a series of twilight thrillers, the College of Engineering Education Phoenixes lit up the UM Matina Gymnasium on fire with their fiery spins and strokes as they dismantle the College of Criminal Justice Education Knights in both the men’s and women’s categories of the table tennis competition of the 69th Intramural and Sports Meet held late Octo ber 2022.

The table tennis competition closed out this year’s Intramurals. Held at the latter end of the month, they began after most sports have already wrapped up their games, which meant that the competitors were free to show off their exquisite skills and prowess on their own

The College of Ac counting Education (CAE) and College of Teachers Education (CTE) won the 71st Lit erary and Musical Com petition, Essay Writing Contest for English and Filipino, respectively, last October 14, 2022, at the University of Mindanao –Main Campus.

The results were announced last October 15 at the Gymnasium. The winners for the essay writing, English catego ry were Reese Bridgette Miguel of the College of Accounting Education (CAE), hailed as 1st plac er, Ethel Jezmari Ogario of College of Hospitality Education (CHE) bags,

stage.

The final set of matches was competitive to the end. Both the CEE Phoenixes and the CCJE Knights showed that they are not going down quiet ly, exchanging hits from both ends until eventually, the fire of the Phoenixes proved to be too much for the Knights, besting them two matches to one in the finals of both the men’s and women’s categories.

The Phoenixes bagged the gold medal in both categories. They also finished the event with 4 and 5 wins to none in both the men’s and women’s categories, respectively. On the other hand, the Knights went home with the silver medals and a clean 4-0 record for men, and 5-0 for

women.

At third place and the bronze medalist for the men’s category was the College of Computing Education Trojan Warriors, who beat the College of Arts and Sciences Educa tion Falcons, 2-1, in their 3rd place matchup which took place before the

championship games. They also finished the event with 3 wins and 1 loss. For the women’s category, the College of Accounting Ed ucation Jaguars devoured the College of Hospitality Education, 2-0, to bag the bronze medal and finish 3rd, racking up 3 wins and 1 loss.

CAE AND CTE CHAMPS IN THE 71ST LITMUS ESSAY WRITING CONTEST

By Johana S. Makol

2nd placer, and Jana Meg Lendio from College of Health Sciences Educa tions (CHSE) make to the 3rd place.

For Filipino Cat egory, Girlie S. Cabiles of the College of Teacher Education (CTE) won as 1st placer, Ezra Nile

Basco of the College of Arts and Sciences (CASE) earned the 2nd spot, and Reen Jeco C. Balgos of the College of Engineering Education (CEE) got 3rd placer.

English Category theme was “Resiliency through brotherhood,”

On the other hand, Noemi M. Bernaldes, Ph.D., Rodney James Del Castillo, Mat-Fil, and Lalaine Villabrille was the board of judges in Filipino Category with the theme “Kawalan ng Katiyakan” Tagumapay ka UMiano” aligning the Core Values of the University.

The competition took place last October 14, 2022, at 9:30 in the Morn ing in Professional School Building Room 408, attended by nineteen (19) participants from different Colleges and Senior High Schools.

judged by Dr. Karen May C. Dotollo, Dr. Ronnie V. Amorado, and Christine Faith M. Avila, DComm.

|Photo by Renee Ang-ug

|Photo by Ric diola

PREPARE FOR TROUBLE, AND MAKE IT DOUBLE. A focused and strategic look shared among teammates as they prepare for another set of hard-hitting spins.

UM INTRAMURALS 2022: TRACK AND FIELD

By Jasmin D. Ja-alain

Ithas been almost three years since students filled up UM's Sports Oval with cheers and screams from intramural action. As the pandemic went on, UMians grew more enthused to ex perience this one-of-a-kind celebration which would be a highlight of their college journey. This year ends this raring spirit with the 69th Intramural and Sports Meet finally taking place in person.

Track and Field is one of the sports entirely halted by the pandemic. As it returned this year, the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) proved its agility as it claimed the overall championship in the Track and Field event in both the men's and women's categories. CCJE

Knights rose to the top af ter being victorious in both categories of long jump, 3000-meter run, 800-me ter dash, 4x100-meter and 4x400-meter relay, and shot put and discus throw. They were also hailed as cham pions in the men's category of the 100-meter, 200-me ter, and 400-meter dash, 1500-meter walk, 5000-me ter run, and in the women's

category of 1500-meter run. CCJE bagged 17 gold, 4 silver, and 7 bronze med als for the men's category and 14 gold, 8 silver, and 4 bronze medals for the women's category in Track and Field alone. After emerging victorious in the classical relay, 1500-meter run, and 200-meter and 400-meter dash, the College of Archi

A KNIGHTLY SHOW OF STRENGTH

By Ric Diola

As if they were des tined to joust in the final round, the College of Criminal Justice Education Knights and the College of Arts and Sciences Edu cation Falcons faced off against each other, with the Knights overpowering the Falcons in the men’s and women’s categories of the tug of war competition of the 69th Intramural and Sports Meet held last Oc tober 2022 at the UM Oval Track and Field.

The matches were played out across several weeks, with the competing teams being divided into two brackets in their re spective categories, which gave each college opportunities to show off their un bridled strength and power,

but the CCJE Knights eventually sat alone at the top of the pedestal as the undisputed victors.

For the men’s cat egory, the CCJE Knights finished the competition with an unblemished re cord, with four wins and no losses, along with the gold medal, while the CASE Falcons came in at second place, finishing with four wins, one loss, and the silver medalist, followed by the College of Fine Arts Education Raging Ninjas at third with an even two wins and two losses, as well as the bronze medal, and the College of Health Sciences Education Griffins, who wowed the crowd with a mix of captivating, entertaining, and strong

showing during their matches, at fourth place.`

For the wom en’s category, the CCJE Knights ended the compe tition with the same record as their men’s counterpart, with four wins and no losses, as well as the gold medal. However, the CASE Falcons, who finished second and took home the silver medal, was the top

tecture and Fine Arts Ed ucation (CAFAE) claimed second place in the wom en's category garnering 7 gold, 4 silver, and 4 bronze medals. The overall second place in the men's category was clinched by the College of Engineering Education (CEE) after they secured the gold in the classical relay event, bagging a total of 4 gold, 5 silver, and 7 bronze medals. Settling for third place overall in both categories was the College of Arts and Sciences Edu cation (CASE) after finish ing first in the 1500-me ter and 5000-meter run (men's) and 1500-meter walk (women's), earning a total of 2 golds, 1 silver, and 2 bronze for men's, and 1 gold and 1 silver for wom en's.

team in terms of wins, fin ishing the whole event with five wins and no losses. In third place and the bronze medalist for the women’s category was the College of Computing Education Trojan Warriors, who fin ished with a 3-win-2 loss record. Finally, the CAFAE finished the event in 4th place and three wins.

|Photo by Ric diola

PHOTO FINISH. After a grueling race, a sprinter from the CAFAE Raging Ninjas, with a big smile on her face, closes in on the finish line and finishing her run.

IT’S ABOUT DRIVE, IT’S ABOUT POWER. The CCJE Knights Men’s Tug of War Team made it clear that no college can match their raw strength and power as they pull another championship gold home to their college.

INTRAMURALS 2022: SEPAK TAKRAW TOURNAMENT'S FINAL KICK-OFFTLES

By Wayne Lambert Ducoy

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mong the 11 compet ing colleges, the strong and sweat-dripping play by the College of Criminal Justice Education carried them to the top and was declared the victors of the Sepak Takraw tournament after beating the College of Teacher Education on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at UM-FEA Gymnasium.

Regardless of the fear the CCJE Knights faced during the game, it didn't stop their drive and dedication in bringing home the gold.

Jude Mar Aringo, the Team Captain of CCJE, was overwhelmed with emotions after their win. "Gaan kaayo sa among paminaw nga na champion

mi, na naabot sa champi onship na wala'y pildi"

After the intense final match, the CCJE Knights made their sup porters proud. The team was also grateful to the Criminal Justice Fami ly, who supported them throughout the tournament. "

Though naa'y crucial part sa dula, na conquer namo among kahadlok ug kakulba with the help of Crim family," Aringo added.

Meanwhile, the College of Teacher Educa tion placed 2nd after falling to pounce the Knights in the final kick-off. The Col lege of Hospitality Educa tion finished third after a strong performance against

the College of Business Administration Education Hornets.

The said tournament wakes the souls of the crows after witnessing the enormous matches. "Mas nice, ug mas challenging ang dula nila kay kusog kaayo ilahang mga teams," shared by Realyn Telewik, a third year BsEd Social Studies Student.

This year's Sepak Takraw tournament had finally ended, but the spirit of comradeship remained and was etched into the heart of every player. As Jude Mar Aringo stated, "Chemistry with the team ang isa sa mga needs aron madaog sa dula."

CBAE WINS VOCAL SOLO AND CEE BAGS VICTORY FOR VOCAL DUET IN 71ST LITERARY MUSICAL COMPETITION

By Russell Amoroso

The College of Business Administration Education (CBAE) and College of Engineering Education (CEE) were declared winners of vocal solo and duet in celebra tion of the 71st Literary Musical Competition held at University of Mindanao Gymnasium last October 15, 2022.

From all of the 10 singers coming from the different departments, Grace M. Romualdo from CBAE hailed as the cham pion singing its winning piece of Morrisette Amon's rendition of "Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw" by Sheryn Regis.

Christine Leigh Garay from College of Architecture and Fine Arts Education (CAFAE) sing ing "I Believe, I Can Fly" bags second place while

Mikel Dalmacio from the College of Health and Science Education (CHSE) came as third place of the said competition singing Michael Buble's "Feeling Good".

On the other hand, out of all the 11 partic ipants, James Carlos Hinggo and Vanne Erica Matias of the College of Engineering Education's (CEE) were hailed as the champions for the vocal duet competition, singing an OPM piece of "Ipinag panata Kita" by Davey Langit.

While the College of Architecture and Fine Arts Education's (CAFAE) John Maverick Angelo Erauda and Czarina Isabel Serrano wins second place, singing "Hallelu jah"

The College of Criminal Justice Edu

cation's (CCJE) Herald Topinio and Sheanne Marie Pabiran are named as third place on the said competition, singing an OPM song "Mabagal" by Daniel Padilla and Moira Dela Torre.

Winners of the said competition will receive medals, gift check and awards from the University of Mindanao-Office of Student Affairs (UMOSA).

Aside from Vocal Solo and Duet Competition, there were also var ious contests held during the 3-day event; cheer dance, hip-hop dance, ora tion, impromptu speaking, poetry interpretation, balak, and Ginoo and Binibining Intramurals were the fol lowing events participated by students from different departments.

GERVACIO WINS THE IMPROMPTU SPEAKING EVENT OF LITMUS ELOQUENTIA CONTEST

By Jose Maria Salvador N. Araullo

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Loren D. Gervacio from the College of Ac counting Education (CAE) bags the champion title in the Impromptu Speaking Competi tion during the 71st LitMus Elo quentia Contest at the UM DPT Building, Auditorium last Octo ber 14, 2022.

Gervacio is a third-year BS Accountancy student who bested out the other 10 partici pants from the different depart ments of the event.

During her preparation, she shared about her coach, Prof. Devzon U. Porras, who would tell her to read about the recent socio-economic issues and be knowledgeable regarding the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of United Nations (UN). When she was asked about her overall experience in the event, she stated, "Wins are best enjoyed when you strug gled first before having it in your hands. I haven’t had enough sleep before the competition as I was cramming, reading articles, and watching the news. Be that as it may, when I won, it was all worth it. Furthermore, the feel ing of having that many people watching you, despite the jitters and restlessness, was delightful and gratifying! From my van tage point, what made me hap pier than winning was to have these events face to face and see my friends supporting me and joining me as I finish the event as a winner."

"On this account, we must all come together and take part in getting rid of these lim itations burdened on us by this pandemic. We must follow the protocols, be vaccinated, and support each other so we can return to the pre-pandemic sce nario. By doing so, we will all be in a non-zero-sum game." Gervacio advised.

71ST LITERARY 69TH INTRAMURAL

LITERARY MUSICAL INTRAMURAL SPORTS MEET

Strengthening Resilliency"