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UP FOR THE BIG CHALLENGE. Aspiring writers who wish to be part of the USA Publications took part on the new three-phase examination which commenced last June 30, 2016. More stringent exams were standardized and implemented as scholarship slots were rationalized as an effect of the K-12. USA PUB PHOTO • mara elaiza a. flores
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The Fight Against Criminality
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The fight against illegal drugs should not be a conflict between the good of majority and the minority.
Kaya isang araw, pinuntahan ko sila ulit at tinanong ko sila agad. Kilala niyo ba si Jose Rizal?
With the effect of the K-12 implementation, enrolment figures cause budget considerations resulting to rationalization of staff members.
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editorialandopinion The Cost of Human Rights E dit o rial What is life’s worth? President Rodrigo Duterte won the 2016 presidential elections through an antiillegal drugs and anti-corruption platform and from thereon, the killing of alleged drug users, pushers and lords have been relentless and sustained. We understand that one of the new administration’s top priority is to decrease criminality but human life should not be undervalued just like in this exercise of lawlessness. Article III, Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution states that “No person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.” While it is true that illegal drug dealers pose security problems and endanger the lives of many who get hooked to the vice, we must still regard highly the laws of the land. These people who were allegedly involved in illegal drug transactions, should, at the very least, be given due process in the form of fair and impartial trial, among other means. Should our laws and the judicial system no longer serve the demands of the time, our leaders can study and revamp them instead of instigating a nation-wide killing spree. In his defense, among others, President Duterte said that human rights should not be used as a justification to take away the human
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dignity of every Filipino. However, we hope that the new administration would realize that by saying “every Filipino,” such dignity be extended to all citizens, regardless of social status, race, gender, religion and their past. In this light, how can you preserve a citizen’s dignity if you got him killed already? Like us, these people are human beings who can reform to become humane and law-abiding if placed under a more effective rehabilitation program. The fight against illegal drugs should not be a conflict between the good of majority and
The Augustinian is the official student newspaper of the University of San Agustin, Iloilo City, Philippines. It is published regularly by the USA Publications, which envisions itself as an Augustinian center of campus journalism, fostering the advocacy of the common good and acting as voice of the student body through responsive, developmental, and research-based campus journalism. Contributions, comments, and suggestions may be sent to the editors. No part of this publication can be reproduced by any means without permission and authority from the USA Publications. Colophon: This newsletter was carefully designed to balance traditional principles, history, as well as modern trends to maximize the amount of information without compromising the visual appeal of the publication. This was produced using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator under Adobe Creative Suite 3. Exo and Merriweather were used for the text.
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KUNG TALAGANG MALAYA the minority; rather, it should be inclusive of mechanisms to improve our reformation programs and facilities. Also, while the current government leaders seek to address the adverse effects of illegal drugs at the forefront, not addressing its root causes will still likely trigger its proliferation. These extra-judicial killings expose the Filipinos, particularly the youth, to modernday barbarism and entice them to accept the “death spree” as a norm of life. While we want to live in a peaceful and secured environment, our children should not grow up with violence and bloodshed. The young ones deserve to be living witnesses of the societal institutions’ cooperative stance in building the best future possible for them. Human life, precious as it is, must be preserved for every citizen has a role to play in nation-building. All of us, even those whose paths went astray, should be afforded the chance to rebuild this country. Those who committed wrongdoings can be corrected and changed. If that happens, that would be the time when we can truly say that change has come. Let us take on the challenge to heal our country, to reform, and to pay respect to human life and the rule of law.
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Araw-araw pahirap akong ginigising ng aking ina para maghanda sa aking pagpasok sa eskwela. Makakalimang balik pa siya sa aking silid-tulugan para lamang tuluyan akong bumangon. Para sa akin nakatatamad ang pag-aaral. Para lamang akong pinapahirapan ng aking kabataan. Pero kahit batid na batid ko ang pagod at pagkahinayang ay bumabangon pa rin ako para kumain ng almusal, maligo at tuluyang umalis papunta ng aking paaralan. Sa aking pagbibiyahe arawaraw ay palagi akong dumadaan sa Jalandoni gate ng Unibersidad ng San Agustin. Tuwing umaga habang bumababa ako ng sinasakyan kong dyip ay maraming mga batang magkakaiba ang mga edad na naglalaro sa kalye, humihingi ng mga kung ano-ano diyan sa mga Ale at kung minsan, nakikipag-away sa mga tao sa kanilang paligid. Makikita kong bakas sa kanilang mga mata ang gutom at lungkot sa pagkakaroon ng buhay na ganoon. Kung titingnan mo ng maigi ang mga datos ng ulat na pinamagatang “Situation of the Youth in the Philippines,” ang mga nakikita kong mga batang paaligid-aligid sa kalsada ay hindi halos umabot sa kapatan ng 40,860 na mga batang kalye dito sa Visayas. Sila ay ilan lamang sa mga halimbawa ng mga batang pinagkaitan ng pagkakataong mapahusay ang kanilang mga talento at mapanuring pag-iisip. Masasabi kong para silang mga maliliitna isda sa dagat na kahit maliit pa ay hinuhuli na para kainin. Minsan ay hindi mabaling ang tingin ko sa kanila sapagkat may mga tanong ako na tanging mga dila lamang nila ang makapagpatahimik sa akin. Kaya sa oras na pumupunta ako ng 7/11 sa tapat ng Jalandoni gate para bumili ng pagkain ay magiliw ko silang tinanong kung bakit ganito ang
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Colleges pooled in effect of k-12 USA Prexy, VPAFM reiterates necessity b y fr e nni e m. tababa In an interview with The Augustinian, Fr. Wilson A. Capellan, OSA, vice president for Augustinian Formation and Mission, said that the merging of different colleges was necessary because of the K-12 situation. Fr. Capellan, who was supported by Rev. Fr. Frederick C. Comendador, OSA, University president, added that the merging of colleges was not temporary nor definite however it depends on the results of assessments of its effectiveness. “Last 2013 during the strategic planning in Subic, we have anticipated the threat of having no first year on the full implementation of K-12. The University is highly dependent of its operation on the fees of students, so as early as 2013, we strengthened our campaigns and [the] merging of colleges is one of the adjustments to adapt K-12,” Fr. Comendador stated. For the University to strategize to continue its work and to give focus to the need of each department, as stated by Fr. Capellan, having the same departments with many teachers and fewer students should not be remained. “In the new organizational structure,
there are academic supervisors all headed by the dean. There is also the change in manual of administration and some employees were declared redundant,” Fr. Comendador added. Not only the teachers or employees but also the student body were affected by the merging and
“The University is highly dependent of its operation on the fees of students, so as early as 2013, we strengthened our campaigns and [the] merging of colleges is one of the adjustments to adapt K-12” — comendador
according to Dave T. Garin, USA Student Council president, there are lots of adjustments in terms of dissemination of information to the different presidents of the colleges on school activities. “The advantage here is that related courses were merged and we have planned activities that will focus not on rivalry but to create unity and be involved in heart work,” Garin expressed. May 1, 2016, related colleges were officially grouped together into a single department; College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy and Medical Technology, and Nutrition and Dietetics program combined to become College of Health and Allied Medical Professions (CHAMP); College of Arts and Science, College of Education, and Conservatory of Music composed the College of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education (CLASE); while College of Engineering and Architecture and College of Management and Accountancy were renamed as College of Technology (COT) and College of Commerce (COC) respectively. “The names were recommended by the committee of merging and polished by the board of trustees. It was based on their old names the college had,” explained by Fr. Comendador on how the names were coined.
Augustinians React Deans on spotlight on the merging of colleges Dr. Isidoro M. Cruz
Dean, College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Education (Formerly College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education and Conservatory of Music)
“This reorganization has resulted in an ideal realignment of related disciplines that used to be independent of each other. I plan to turn this reorganizational move by the University into a distinct advantage for the College. I think the reorganization is providential because it opens up opportunities for improving the delivery of educational services and addressing our previous flaws.”
Sofia Cosette P. Monteblanco Dean, College of Health and Allied Medical Professions (Formerly College of Nursing and College of Pharmacy and Medical Technology)
“The merging of colleges is an opportunity where we could perform better. I ave a more comprehensive 5-year plan consisting of admission and retention policies, good practices of different programs that should be shared and adapted and living the core values of the University.”
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Admin starts new set of improvements b y n i c o l e a i li c e f. s e r is ol a In line with the recommendation of PAASCU during their visit at the University of San Agustin last December 2015, the Administration commenced new improvements in infrastructures and facilities before the opening of classes. Rev. Fr. Ian V. Ragodon, OSA, Administrative and General Services Director shared that the ongoing constructions are in preparation for next revisit of Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, College and Universities (PAASCU) come 2018.
“We aim to finish it way ahead of time, even before the next PAASCU visit – and it really helps.” — ragodon “Most of our constructions are in response to the PAASCU – the canopies connecting the buildings, the drainage system, the new comfort room at the library – we try to do our best as we can despite the decrease in the budget,” stated Ragodon, adding, “We have to make our improvements and constructions efficient – starting as soon as we can so that they would see that the recommendations they’ve given in relation to improving the University were adhered and done.” Ragodon further stressed that all of these are for the continuous development of the University – funding and pushing those projects that are recommended by the PAASCU and ones warranted by the University president, Rev. Fr. Frederick C. Comendador, OSA. Engr. Rizalde Monserate who oversees the
DOUBLE TIME. This installation of canopy walk is a part of the many recommendations of PAASCU to further facilitate convenience for the students especially during the rainy season. USA PUB PHOTO • ALLAINE ROSE M. EMNACEN
constructions shared, “Fr. Comendador sought the construction of the covered walk, especially the ongoing one beside the cafeteria which further connects our buildings because he wanted the students to avoid getting soaked and flooded in the rain when going to and fro to their classes.” “The improvements are nice to look at – the canopies are helpful when I cross – albeit sometimes when the weather is really terrible you might still get wet, but nonetheless, they’re for the
Engr. Josephine C. Gellecanao
Dean, College of Technology (Formerly College of Engineering and Architecture)
“I plan for academic excellence through increasing the passing percentage every board exam, strengthening relationships with alumni, expanding laboratories, having intensive review and comprehensive examinations, and faculty development through pursuing higher education and honing them to be research oriented.”
betterment of the University,” commented Thalea Aira Draper, a Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science student. Ragodon clarified that, with regards to the time table of the constructions, “We aim to finish it way ahead of time, even before the next PAASCU visit – and it really helps - the feedback of the students and personnel, to hear that we’ve done a great job in beautifying the University at the same time those that we’ve built serve a purpose.”
Dr. Lilia S. Teves
Dean, College of Commerce (Formerly College of Management and Accountancy)
“We are the least affected college for we have not merged any programs in our college. However, the only problem is that our building was used for the accommodation of Senior High School students so our college students have schedule of classes until 8:30 in the evening even though classes start at 7:30 in the morning.”
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KON ANG UMANG MAGKAMANG Isa ka pag-usisa sang sistema sang Oplan Double Barrel, sa pagkilala sang mga possible nga mga drug personalities. NI A NDREA N ICOLE C. PAR CE
Makanay kag malamig ang dapya sang hangin pagkatapos sang gulpiyada kag mabunok nga ulan sadtong hapon. Amat-amat na nga nagadulom ang palibot ugaling makit-an sa gihapon ang manubo nga mga panganod nga naga duko kag nagalantaw sa mga panimalay. Ginkuha ni Miguel ang posporo kag ginsindutan ang laya nga lukay kag paklang sa dapog. Apang gulpi lamang siya nakabati sang mabaskog nga pagkalas sa katubohan sa may unhan ayon.
“Sin-o na!” Bang! Isa lamang ka lupok sang revolver, kag naglinong gilayon ang payag.
TOK-TOK HANGYO SA MALAYO Sa pagtunod sang adlaw, dungan sa paghuni sang agagangis sa mga puno sang mangga, ang aton kapulisan sa idalom sang bag-o nga administrasyon, nagsumpa nga pagasundon ang direktibo humalin sa National Headquarters sang PNP nga
gilayon tapnaon ang ginadumilian nga droga sa sulod sang duha ka semana humalin Hulyo 1 tubtob 15. Gamit ang sistema sang Oplan Double Barrel, ang aton mga hangaway sang paghidait, magapanoktok sa mga pamalay sang tagsa nila ka mga banwa kag maga-usisa sang mga posible nga drug personality. Ini nga mga impormasyon magahalin sa kada BADAC ukon Barangay Anti-Drug Council nga konektado sa lokal nga PNP.
Timeline the philippine war on drugs sources • the guardian, channel news asia, gma news online, and rappler
June 24, 2016 About 50 people involved in drugs have been killed after President Duterte called the attention of suspected criminals. inquirer photo • GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE
july 1, 2016 Only a few days after being sworn into office, President Duterte urged the Filipino populace to kill drug addicts.
“Ang TOK-HANG halin sa Cebuano nga mga tinaga nga nagakahulugan Katok(sa pwerta) kag Hangyo ukon makighangop,” siling ni PO2 Alexis S. Bataga sang Carles PNP. “Kon sugot sila nga magdampig sa aton kapulisan, sila hatagan sang kahigayonan nga magliwat sang ila pangabuhi nga wala sing presensya sang makahalalit nga droga,” dugang pa niya. Ang Carles, amo ang pinakamalayo nga banwa sa norte sang probinsya sang Iloilo nga naga
july 3, 2016 The Philippine National Police have killed ten people who have been suspected to have links to drugs.
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dumala sa 33 sini ka mga barangay lakip na ang 14 ka mga magagmay nga isla. Sa iya nga malagpad nga katalunan nga ginapuyo-an sang tanan nga sahi sang kasapatan, sa iya nga mga pinasahi nga banlas nga makabig nga naga-isahanon, mahamungayaon nga nagapuyo ang mga kasumpong ni Digong. Apang ang karawkaw sang kasugoan wala naga-untat sa mga sentro lamang sang komersyo. Ini naga-pangapkap indi hasta sa malab-ot lamang sang iya panulok kundi tubtob sa mga duog nga ginakinahanglan ini. “Suno sa amon records, 305 na ang nagsungka sa bilog nga banwa,” siling ni Bataga. Dugang pa niya, pagkatapos sang pagsungka, ang PNP magapangayo sang mga kinahanglanon nga papeles lakip na ang Affidavit of Undertaking, isa ka panumpa ukon promisa sang paglikaw sa ano man nga sahi sang ginadumilian nga droga nga pirmado sang “person of interest” kag nakapain sa user ukon pusher. Ini dayon maga-serbi nga ebidensya batok sa nagsungka kon ini magbalik sa iya daan nga bisyo.
PANABANG ni PALOMA Sa likod sang sirado nga mga kabilya kag kandado, si *Paloma isa ka ulipon sang sunod-sunod nga malain nga mga halanabo. Sa tagsa ka inadlaw, indi na niya mahangpan kong paano ang tanan nga kalinong nadula sa isa lamang ka pisok. Sugod sa pagbutlak sang adlaw, ang pagsakay sang alipalok sa dalag nga silak sang adlaw nga nagasulod sa dyutay nga litik sang pader, amo lamang ang iya kalingawan. Talagsa sa malaka, sa kada magagmay nga tini-on, ang nawong sang iya bana, iya na lamang ginabanta-banta tungod sa lima ka bulan nga iya pagtinir sa kustodiya sang mga pulis,
july 7, 2016 The House of Representatives was urged by Ifugao Representative, Teodoro Baguilat Jr., to investigate on the tragic rise of drug suspects getting killed.
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ang kabakod sang konkreto nga pader nga naga separar sa ila, indi gid mahapos rumpagon. “Ato nga adlaw, indi ko gid malimtan, Pebrero 11, udto. Nagapanyaga kami sang may nanuktok nga duha ka tawo nga naka-bonet,’’ siling ni Paloma samtang siya nagangirit. Makit-an sa iya nawong ang kabaskog sa pihak sang mga problema nga iya naagom. Samtang siya naga-ambit sang iya binalaybay, ang iya mga tudlo nagapangita sang puloy-an sa iya rosarito nga nagakulintas sing hugot sa iya dughan upod ang mabakud nga pagtuo. Sa naibabaw nga bahin sang pader, isa ka gamay nga bintana ang nagahatag sang kasanag sa kwarto
TOKHANG, indi gid kami magduhaduha nga magsungka. Kon kis-a gani, nagapamangkot kami kay Chief kon pwede man kami ayhan patawaron ni Duterte,” dugang pa niya. Ang 25 ka tuig nga wala sang kahilwayan, indi isa ka simple nga butang. Makahaladlok man panumdumon ugaling kon ikaw ara sa sitwasyon nga ang bilin na lang nga tabang amo ang pagsugot nga mag-upod sa mga pulis, ano ang imo isinggit?
LARAGWAY SANG LAYI Dungan sang pagtuhaw sining bag-o nga sistema sang pagpugong sa dalayon nga paglapnag sang kriminalidad ilabi na guid ang droga, amo ang pagluntad sang wala kag
Right to Life and Due Process of Law. Daw sa umang kong hunas. Mabudlay pangitaon, makapoy lagson. nga may isa man ka kasilyas nga nahamtang sa nalikod nga porsyon sang kwarto. Ang iya banig kag naga-isahanon nga ulunan lakip na ang bukid sang panapton, nagaligid sa salog upod ang pitsil nga wala sing unod. “Hapa!” ang sunod nga ginsinggit sang mga armado nga pulis. “Kami ginpalibotan kag ginusisa. Nagpanglaghap sila sa mga bulsa namon kag ginharungkab nila ang amon durabox. Didto kami nakuhaan.” Didto na siya nagpanghilibion. Ang iya mga luha nagabarangkiling kag naga-ilig sing malinong ugaling madalom - madalom kaangay sang tubig sa lawod. “Kon kami naabutan sining
tuo nga pagpamatay. Kag ang malala pa kay ini ginatudlo sang mga kritiko sa mismo amay sang pungsod kag sa iya kuno Death Squad nga ginaalegar manug-limpyo sang mga dalan batok sa mga nagagamit sang droga. Apang siling ni Atty. David Bermudo sang Commission on Human Rights-Region 6, ini indi rason agud bawian sang kabuhi ang sin-o man nga tawo. Nakasala man siya sang mabug-at sa panulok sang kadam-an, ang layi nagasiling nga siya inosente tubtub madeklara sang korte nga siya matuod nga may sala. Hinimoan man sang mga ara sa pwesto ukon ginpundohan man sang mga makasarang, ini nga mga sunod-sunod nga pagluthang
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dapat magaagi sa mata sang mga awtoridad. Ang layi gihapon ang pagasundon kag ang mga vigilante kinahanglan maka-agom sang kahadlok nga ginatawag. Right to Life and Due Process of Law. Daw sa umang kong hunas. Mabudlay pangitaon, makapoy lagson. Ugaling kon mauyatan sang sala nga tawo, isa lamang ka butang ang iya pagahimuon. Iya lukiton, hasta sa mapanumdoman niya nga lutuon. Iya isun-ad sa kalayo, iya pabukalan. Kag sa tapos niya matuman ang iya handom nga himuon, ang patay nga umang, nagaligid sa panghigaron. Kasubo dumdumon nga sa pila ka adlaw, ang tawo isa na lamang ka umang. Makanay kag malamig ang dapya sang hangin pagkatapos sang gulpiyada kag mabunok nga ulan sadtong hapon. Amat-amat na nga nagadulom ang palibot ugaling makit-an sa gihapon ang manubo nga mga panganod nga nagaduko kag nagalantaw sa mga panimalay. Ginkuha ni Miguel ang posporo kag ginsindutan ang laya nga lukay kag paklang sa dapog. Apang gulpi lamang siya nakabati sang mabaskog nga pagkalas sa katubohan sa may unhan ayon. “Sin-o na!” Bang! Isa lamang ka lupok sang revolver, kag naglinong gilayon ang payag. Dali-dali nya nga ginkuha ang pandong sa ulo nga nagasab-it sa tupad sang ispiho. Ang iya mga mata, hubag sang pulaw kag malapsi pa sa ugit nga duta ang kolor sang iya nagadusngal nga bibig. Buron man sa iya panghunahuna kag daw sa isa ka handurawan sa iya utok ang mga hitabo sadtong gab-i, klaro sa iya ang iya padulongan. Ang istasyon sang pulis sa Poblacion.
july 9, 2016 The Duterte Administration challenged critics to show substantial proof of alleged human rights violations involved in the war against drugs.
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USA Pub cuts SHS, sentro ng Pangabi-abi staff, adds more scholars ni rochelle m ae m . m uzones
by a r m i e t h e re s e c. pe nu e l a To adapt to its new priorities and budget constraints brought about by the Department of Education’s K-12 implementation, the University of San Agustin (USA) Publications implemented the 2016 Staffing Rationalization Plan, July 5, 2016. Otherwise known as Resolution No. 1 Series of 2016, the said measure restructured the editorial board to maximize the scholarship program privileges, removing the apprentice writer positions and reducing the number of editors-inchief from two to one. The USA Publications moderator, Engr. Ray Adrian Macalalag said that the Rationalization Plan intended to “address financial challenges caused by the gradual K-12 implementation and direct the authority to supervise the overall operations [of the USA Publications] to just one editor-in-chief.” Moreover, the new editor-in-chief who was endorsed that same day, Frennie Tababa of the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (B MLS) program shared that she felt challenged upon knowing that she will be the lone editor this academic year. “For me, the challenge of being the only editor-in-chief is to be proactive enough to meet the standards set by the USA Publications, without compromising my academics,” said Tababa, adding, “The fact that our moderator was an editor-in-chief for three years, I feel an added pressure that I’m willing to beat.” This year’s qualifying examinations committee utilized a new scoring system with criteria and rubrics in judging the coded-entries of the applicants which ensured transparency and unbiased judging. The said screening committee was comprised of USA Publications alumni: Macalalag (editor-inchief, 2011-2014); Jefferson Magbanua (editorin-chief, 2009-2011); Jerson Elmido (associate editor, 2013-2014); Ayah Danica Granada (literary editor, 2013-2014); and Thongenn Lanz Patiam (photography editor, 2012-2014). Furthermore, Magbanua, who also served as moderator of the USA Publications last academic year 2014-2015, told The Augustinian that “the new structure of the editorial staff is a necessary change to suit the demands of time, adding,“Considering that the operations of the organization have gradually changed from simple to complex over the years, the streamlining and assignment of positions should be welcomed.”
Sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon sa kaniyang 112-taong kasaysayan, sinalubong ng University of San Agustin (USA) ang unang pangkat ng mag-aaral sa Senior High School sa taunang #FirstDayAtUSA noong ika-13 ng Hunyo. Sa pamumuno ni Dave Garin, pinangunahan ng USA Student Council at iba’t-ibang organisasyong pangmag-aaral ang nasabing pagdiriwang na naglayong salubungin ang mga bagong mag-aaral at tulungan ang mga baguhang estudyante na mapalawak ang kanilang kamalayan sa unibersidad. “Konektado sa Augustinian value na komunidad ang #FirstDayAtUSA. Nilalayon nito na mapabuti ang Agustinong komunidad sa pamamagitan ng pagsalubong at pagbukas sa kanila ng kahalagahan at kultura ng ating komunidad,” saad ni Garin. Sa nasabing programa, nagkaroon ng pangkalahatang orientasyon na ginanap sa auditorium para ipaunawa sa mga mag-aaral sa senior high school ang napili nilang strand at inikot din nila ang buong unibersidad kasama ang pinuno ng kanilang mga grupo sa nasabing orientasyon.
Dagdag pa rito, nagkaroon din ng diskurso ang Iloilo Youth Development Council (IYDC) tungkol sa anti-smoking at anti-drug abuse at pinamalas ng mga myembro ng USA Little Theater ang kanilang galing sa pag-arte sa palabas na “Passion Fruit Shake” na dinayuhan ng halos 800 na mag-aaral mula sa senior high school. “Malaking tulong talaga para sa akin ang isinagawang #FirstDAyAtUSA dahil mas lalo kong nakilala ang paaralang aking pinapasukan. Nakatulong din ito sa pagkilala nang lubos sa aking mga kaklase,” ayon kay Rhona Rose Supeňa, mag-aaral ng Grade 11- STEM. “This year marks a unique time for everyone in the educational sector as we usher in the first batch of students for the Senior High School Program. While the program introduces major movements and radical changes, the University is amply prepared to face these challenges with the support our competent and dynamic work-force,” pahayag ni Fr. Frederick Comendador, pangulo ng unibersidad. Ang #FirstDayAtUSA ay isa lamang sa mga programa na magaganap sa dalawang linggong selebrasyon at ang mismong highlight ng nasabing selebrasyon ay ang Pangabi-abi.
FA’s first Latin grad gets TOSP-WV award by frenn i e m . tababa Bachelor of Fine Arts (FA) program’s first cum laude cracked into the 2016 Ten Most Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) - Western Visayas shortlist. Anne Katherine Malazarte, who emerged as this year’s top graduate of the University’s FA program, was chosen as one of the 10 awardees in the region and she will vie for one of the 10 spots in the annual nationwide TOSP search. Malazarte, also a former art director of the USA Publications, underwent a rigid process (from school nomination to regional screening and awarding) to be selected as one of the region’s most outstanding students. Malazarte had her first solo Malazarte exhibition, “Peaceful Defiance,” last November 27-December 19, 2015, which was “a product of the most sellable young woman artist in Panay,” according to Mrs. Rosalie Zerrudo, Fine Arts Major Organization (FAMO) adviser. In an interview, Zerrudo described Malazarte as “a brilliant, compassionate and exemplary student,” adding, “She was the renaissance of the
Fine Arts program.” A consistent dean’s lister and a Cinemalaya scholar, Malazarte likewise bagged the grand prize in the video category of the Vision Petron Art Competition last year with her entry entitled, “Tingnan nang Malapitan.” “I didn’t plan on winning the TOSP and Petron [contests] and I didn’t foresee that I’d be traveling to Ifugao, Benguet and Baguio nor did I wish for the Cinemalaya scholarship grant and other projects that I have now [but] God sends me the right people and events,” Malazarte told The Augustinian. The TOSP, an awards program sponsored by the RFM Foundation in cooperation with government agencies including the Commission on Higher Education, honors notable graduating college students who excel in academics, community work, and leadership. Furthermore, Malazarte also shared a message to TOSP aspirants: “The TOSP is all about giving and pursuing [your] advocacy for the common good. The world needs artists: people who can really feel and see the world in a different eye; so to those artists hidden and imprisoned by the economy, break free!”