Vol. III No.

IV October 2017-January 2018 Issue

Atienza and Orbien Compete in Thailand

Cultural Dialogues and Sustainable
Development Goals”, and for the
High School Category, “Greater
Involvement of High School
Students in National
Development”.
This is the first year that
AUAP conducted a high school
category in the SESC. The
competition was also accompanied
by the 1st Inter-University Higher
Education Exhibition, and the 2017
Youth Camp.
Sixty students competed in
the University Category while
eleven students competed in the
High School Category. Contestants
came from all around the Asia-
Pacific Region including China,
MSC’s PRIDE. Representatives, Kyle David V. Atienza and Klyra V. Orbien posed for a Malaysia, Macao, Philippines,
photo op during the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific’s 3rd Student Thailand, Cyprus, Indonesia,
English Speech Competition. (Photo by: Dr. Joy S. Montejo) Turkey, and Taiwan and were
given five minutes to present…
Marinduque State during a rigorous screening
College, represented by Kyle process conducted by the Office /to page 2
David V. Atienza (University for Media and International Affairs
Category), and Klyra V. Orbien conducted last September 2017.
(High School Category), with
Association of Universities
coaches Dr. Joy S. Montejo and
of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) is
Mrs. Jholey Rose L. Lancion,
an association of higher education
respectively competes in the
institutions in the Asia-Pacific
Association of Universities of
Region that aims to promote a 97 New Teachers Pass… p.2
Asia and the Pacific’s (AUAP)
culture of quality and innovation in
3rd Student English Speech
Competition (SESC) held in
higher education, research and SEd Annex To Rise… p.3
service to the community. MSC
Siam University, Bangkok,
became a member of the said
Thailand, November 21-25, 2017.
organization last 2017, and had
Sed Conducts Seminar… p.6
Atienza is a 4th year the chance to compete in one of its
Biological Sciences student of events– the Student English 9th Student Teacher… p.11
MSC-School of Education, while Speech Competition
Orbien is a Grade 12 HUMMS
This year’s theme focused TRAINwreck… p.12
student of MSC– Senior High
on the international issues. For the
School. Both students qualified
University Category, “Cross- The KDrama Fever… p.13
 2 NEWS

97 New Teachers Pass LET

A grand total of 97 Pantoja, Paolo Andrew M., Jandusay, Cedric M., Lego,
Bachelor of Secondary Peñaredonda, Lowellyn R., Dingson R., Leynes, Bernadette
Education examinees from the Recalde, Maricris P., Mapacpac, S., Madla, Angelyn L.,
School of Education Myra M., Mañanita, Jenny Mae L., Marinduque, Jairanie S.,
successfully hurdled the Sapallo, Genalyn H. Marinduque, Rennel M., Moncada,
Licensure Examination for Mayan M., Perilla, Mary joy M.,
Music, Arts, Physical and
Teachers given by the Recaña, Ronabel R., Tamayo,
Health Education (MAPHE), 25,
Professional Regulation Gee-Ann B., Marciano, Rachelle
namely: Almonte, Rizzalyn R.,
Commission (PRC), September N., Ganibo, Elizabeth, M.
Besmonte, Ann Jeanette S.,
19, 2017.
Briones, Andria Rose L., Chavez, Technology and
The new Licensed Charlie C., Dimaayo, Ma. Siena Livelihood Education (TLE), 17,
Professional Teachers (LPT) of the M., Evia, Anne Camille V., namely: Cha, Ghea Monica M.,
Philippine Regulation Commission Fernandez, Samantha M., Delos Santos, Kaye Clarisse J.,
(PRC) are broken down as follows: Hernandez, Maricar L., Jalos, Jogno, Ma. Kathleen E., Labayna,
Michael John C., Lanete, Micha Nelsie A., Lanete, Karla O.,
Biological Sciences, 15,
M., Lazarte, Jessica T., Leynes, Malapote, Melody L., Malvar, Kenn
namely: Bullanday, Arlene R.,
Rinaliza M., Liguit, Arman L., Adam M., Manay, Jose III M.,
Liwanagan, Crystal Gail M.,
Maigting Jay B., Manahan, Joyce Mansalapus, Rochelle L., Matining,
Mercene, Jhon Mark P., Mirones,
Ann C., Marquez, Dave Limuel N., Kristel Jane J., Mazon, Gretchen
Shanrey M., Morong, Jennifer M.,
Matimtim, Remuel M., Nacional, M., Mogol, Jobert O., Musnit, Judy
Morong, Muriel B., Naling, Donna
Nick Albert H., Sto. Domingo, John Ann M., Pedernal, Argelyn P.,
Ara L., Peñaredonda, Lorelyn R.,
Carlo J., Tawid, Herold S., Janda, Regalado, Danthea P., Zulueta,
Pizarra, Aivie R., Ramos, Gieselle
John Marlo M., Leyco, Marco Carlo M.
R., Reynoso, Ma. Delmar A.,
Alexandro M., Magsino, Kris Ann
Ricafranca, Gilline F., Sadiwa, Mathematics, Music
Basia, Montivirgen, Clarira V.,
Myranel, Vasquez, Maria Education, and Physical Sciences
Palomares, Myra L.
Veneracion Z., Rocha, Mary field of specializations achieved
Grace. Music Education, 1, 100% passing rate.
namely: Pizarra, Marelyn D.
Mathemetics, 18, namely: This year, the College
Ababa, Hannah Krizel J., Flores, Physical Sciences, 8, achieved a passing rate of 54%,
Jinky T., Garay, Maria Deborrha namely: Bathan, Christopher R., higher than the National Passing
L., Garay, Prencess Chricel P., Jaqueca, Matt Darryl P., Larraquel, Rate of 46.37%. The above
Historillo, Jomar M., Jinang, Kelvin M., Loto, Rustom M., mentioned LET Passers will be
Eralene L., Leynes, Ariane B., Malapajo, John Michael M., Nardo, recognized by the College in the
Lundag, Rose Ann M., Mabutot, John Michael M., Talan, Kimberly 3rd School of Education’s Gabi ng
Mary Joy M., Macdon, Ganny Rey S., Tampol, Mark Vincent Z. Parangal.
M., Malamig, Resselee T.,
Social Sciences, 13, //Kyle David V. Atienza
Mirafuente, Elaine Novel D.,
namely: Benlot, Loland Jr. L.,

Atienza and Orbien Compete in Thailand... Philippines, and China.

The speech competition
/from page 1
concluded with a 2 day – 2 night
...their speeches about the given The day concluded with a group Youth Camp for all participants to
theme before the distinguished trip to Wat Kumpang for a trip to Pattaya, Thailand where
panel of judges from Thailand, the the floating market and a culture participants learned more about
Philippines, and USA. visit at a temple. Thai Culture.
Eleven students from the In the end, Atienza took The MSC Family was very
University category, and three 12th place in the University proud and happy with the result as
students from the High School Category, while Orbien bagged this will serve as a great start of
category advanced to the second 2nd taking home 800USD. Other the College’s journey towards
round of the competition, which winners of the competition come internationalization.
revolved on the topic, “Who am I?”. from Malaysia, Thailand,
//Kyle David V. Atienza
 NEWS 3

SEd Annex to Rise by August 2018

THE PERSPECTIVE. Perspective of the new School of Education department. (Source: Office of the Vice President for
Administration and Finance)

A two-storey building
extension worth 7M pesos is
expected to rise by August 2018
as part of the School of
Education’s expansion and
facilities development program.
The School of Education
Annex is a two-storey building with
four rooms in each floor. According
to the School Dean, Dr. Rex
Emmanuel L. Asuncion, the first
floor will serve as lecture rooms for
students who are specializing in
the Biological Sciences, Physical needed.” Dr. Asuncion added.
Sciences, Mathematics, and Social
Dr. Asuncion also aims to
Sciences fields. The second floor
zone the major areas of the
will house the Music, Arts, Physical
School before his term ends. If
and Health Education, and Music
flourished, the School of
Education students. The roof top of
Education will create a U-shaped
the Annex will serve as an activity
department.
center for the School’s minor
activities. The funding for the project
comes from the GAA Fund 101 as
“The best thing about the
approved by the Marinduque State
roof top is that the shades are
College Board of Trustees.
mobile. This means that they can
be removed easily whenever //Kyle David V. Atienza

All Stakes for Level IV

.The School’s Program has
the highest accreditation–
Re-Accredited Level III, in the
College. The School has been
preparing for the Level IV
accreditation ever since the Level
III status was given, making sure
that the screening committee’s
recommendations are attended.
The School Dean, Dr. Rex
Emmanuel L. Asuncion admits that
discontinuity occurs in the process
because of faculty members who
retire or are reassigned to a
different School but they try to
make sure that the process
develops.
ONWARDS LEVEL FOUR. Faculty members prepares the needed accreditation “If we are granted the Level
instruments for the Phase I visit. (Photo by: Ms. Gladys M. Liwanagan)
IV status by the AACCUP, we can
be the Center of Development of
In line with the College’s Chartered Colleges and
MSC which will later turn to Center
effort to achieve universityhood, Universities in the Philippines
of Excellence which will lead to
the School of Education will (AACCUP) for accreditation on
Universityhood.” Dr. Asuncion
undergo the Phase I visitation February 11-15, 2018.
said.
from the Accrediting Agency of
/to page 6
 4 NEWS

Asuncion Presents Paper in Hawaii

Out of more than 1,300
participants from 30 different
countries, Dr. Rex Emmanuel L.
Asuncion, Dean of the School of
Education, presented his
research paper abroad in 16th
Hawaii International Conference
on Education (HICE) held at
Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel,
Waikiki Beach Resort, Honolulu,
Hawaii, January 4-7, 2018.
For more than a decade,
HICE has offered a unique
opportunity for academics and
other professionals around the
globe to share their broad array of and living traditions in Marinduque
knowledge and perspectives. The which has always been a
primary goal of the conference is handmaiden of religion.
to provide those with
According to him, the paper
cross-disciplinary interests related
can help in the preservation of
to education to meet and interact
culture and arts, and in the
with others inside and outside their
promotion of the living tradition in
own discipline.
the island province.
Dr. Asuncion presented his
Dr. Asuncion also served
research paper entitled, “Cultural
as the session chair of the
Mapping of the Island Province of
cross-disciplinary areas of
Marinduque, Philippines: Basis for
education session.
Arts Conservatory and Humanities
Indigenization in Education”. The //Kyle David V. Atienza
paper revolves on the arts, culture,

SEd Students Notch 4th MSTC

Research papers of his research paper entitled “An
students from the School of Electrovoltaic Cell from the Urine
Education (SEd) won during the of Native Pig Sows in MSC
4th Marinduque Science and Torrijos native Pig Farm”, co-
Technology Conference with the authored by Engr. Joven M.
theme: “Research and Morales.
Academic Blending: From
Arvin M. Paez and
Vision to Transition”, as
Charmaine M. Nepomuceno,
conducted by the Office of
BSED IV – TLE students, also won
Research, Development, and
with their papers entitled “Status of
Extension under the leadership
Existing Livelihood Program and RECOGNIZED. Arjil F. Madriño as he
of Dr. Diosdado P. Zulueta, held
Social Economic Condition of receives the Certificate of Recognition
at the College Audio Visual from the Vice President for RDE, Dr.
Islanders in Gaspar Island: Basis
Room, December 14 – 15, 2017. Diosdado P. Zulueta. (Source: SEDSO)
for Extension”, co-authored by Mr.
Arjil F. Madriño, 4th year Nolito B. Ruiz, and “The Level of with Ube Filling”, co-authored by
BSEd-Physical Sciences student, Acceptability of Coco Sugar in the Dr. Ma. Edelwina M. Blasé,
made it to the top as he ranked Development of Arrowroot respectively.
first in the student category with (Marantha arundianceae) Cookies
//Ivy Joy N. Aguiflor

SEd Conducts 1st In-House Review The School of Education

conducted its 1st In–House
Review with the theme
“Fostering Global Education
Reform Through Research” at
SEd-Audio Visual Room,
October 27, 2017.
The event served as a
venue for thesis defense of the
action researchers of 14 4th year
BSEd Mathematics students under
the supervision of Mrs. Ma.
Teresa C. Chavez. The panelist of
the event were Dr. Diosdado P.
Zulueta, Vice President for ...
MATHEMATICIANS. Panelists and researchers posed for a photo op during the 1st
School of Education In-House Review. (Photo by: Earvin L. Jinang) /to page 7
 NEWS 5
preserved, and requested the
Science Society Conducts Insect participants to redesign
laboratory’s butterfly display.
the

Preservation Seminar The seminar ended with

the giving of certificates to the
Fourth year Bioogical seminar was discussed by Mrs.
participants, and to the resource
Sciences students, under the Emma M. Cabildo, a member of
speakers as a sign of appreciation.
supervision of Mrs. Mae Kristine the faculty of instruction who
C. Ogayre, conducted an insect specializes in Science, and in “This is a wonderful
preservation seminar at the butterfly preservation. She, at first, opportunity for all students
MSC Biology Laboratory, emphasized that “Science is specializing in Science as this can
October 6, 2017. sacrifice.”, and that preservation of be applied whenever they are
different species is important in the already in the field of teaching or
The seminar was
field of Science. She step-by-step exploration.” Mrs. Ogayre said.
conducted as part of the course,
demonstrated how butterflies are //Kyle David V. Atienza
Biotechniques. It aimed to
enhance students’ knowledge on
the process of insect preservation,
specifically on butterflies and
beetles.
The first part of the seminar
was discussed by Mr. Joseph
Malangis, a native of Cawit, Boac,
Marinduque who specializes in
beetle preservation. He gave a
brief introduction on to how the
beetle preservation started, and its
importance in the field of
discovery. He also introduced
different species of beetles found
in Mt. Malindig, Marinduque which
includes Pseudoapocyrtes sp.,
EXPERTS. (L-R) Resource speaker Joseph Malangis presents a sample of his preserved
Metapocyrtes sp., Alcidodes beetle found in Mt. Malindig. Mrs. Emma M. Cabildo demonstrates how to properly
leytensis, among others. mount a butterfly, as a preparation for its preservation. (Photo by: Kyle David V.
The second part of the Atienza)

Enrollment Dwindles by 9.93%

Officially enrolled 29; Social Sciences, 48;
Secondary Education students Technology and Livelihood
for second semester A.Y 2017- Education, 98.
2018 registered 477 regulars and
The trend in enrollment in
13 Certificate in Teachers
the School of Education continues
Professional Education (CTPE)
as this year’s went down by
for a total of 490.
9.93%.
Last year’s population was
Last year, freshmen were
535 regulars and 9 CTPE enrollees
51. CTPE increases from 9 to 13
with a total of 544 as of second
or 30.77%, as per record of the
semester A.Y 2016-2017.
College Registrar.
Freshmen students tallied
According to Dr. Rex
53 students. Major students are
Emmanuel L. Asuncion, the dean
distributed as follows: Biological
of the School of Education, the
Sciences, 55; Mathematics, 42;
trend in enrollment is caused by
Music Education, 71; Music, Arts,
the transition of curriculum.
Physical and Health Education
(MAPHE), 81; Physical Sciences, //Reynan M. Macarang
 6 NEWS

SEd Conducts Seminar-Workshop For Teachers

Through the leadership
of Dr. Liza Marie M. Manoos,
Vice President for
Administration and Finance,
Project Leader , a student
learning assessment seminar-
workshop: Professional
Enhancement program was and
will be conducted for DepEd
teachers every weekend from
December 6, 2017 to March 4,
2018 at the MSC Audio-Visual
Room.
As included in the PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. Dr. Liza Marie M. Manoos, Vice President for
Administration and Finance, and Project Leader of the Program presents the first
charter- MSC is obliged to extend
module of the seminar-workshop– student learning assessment. (Photo by: Ms. Gladys
its expertise to the stakeholders, M. Liwanagan)
and as approved by the former
Schools Division Superintendent, major sessions, namely: (1) Children (VAWC), gender
Dr. Carlito M. Matibag, through the Crafting Student Learning sensitivity, and anti-poverty.
Memorandum of Agreement Outcomes, (2) Traditional and
Authentic Assessment, (3) “We were encouraged to
between DepEd Marinduque and
Planning a Test, (4) Test do better in crafting test papers
Marinduque State College, the
Construction, and (5) Item and assessing our learners. We
faculty of instruction of the School
Analysis. will return to our respective
of Education offers training on
schools with renewed motivation to
student learning assessment to “We have chosen the pursue our goals”, one
public school teachers. teachers, so that the multiplicity is participant said.
Participants, composed of high.” Dr. Manoos said.
So far, the seminar-
both elementary and high school Aside from assessment, workshop has trained six batches
teachers were divided into 11 participants are also exposed to of public school teachers.
batches, with 75 teachers in each social awareness sessions like
batch. Participants are trained in 5 Violence Against Women and //Kyle David V. Atienza

All Stakes for Level IV...
/from page 3
...Development in the
School is implicit. A new research
and extension office was built
under the management of Mrs.
Marilou M. Regio, ELC Supervisor,
the Dean’s office was also
renovated wherein most was
converted into a conference and
transaction area. An office for
major organizations of the School
was also established.
The preparation of
document includes document-
based, evidence-based, and
students’ outputs either in form of
exhibits or contained in devices
like flashdrives.
The areas for Level IV
status are: Area I– Vision, Mission,
Goals, and Objectives; Area II–
to accept foreign students and the
standardized curriculum.
Faculty; Area III– Curriculum and
//Kyle David V. Atienza
Instruction; Area IV– Support to
Students; Area V– Research; Area
VI– Extension; Area VII– Library; For questions, corrections,
Area VIII-Physical Plants and suggestions, and / or
Facilities; Area IX– Laboratories; commentaries, please
Area X– Administration. contact:
Dr. Asuncion added that
only a few SUCs (State
Universities and Colleges) in the
country were granted the Level IV Contact no: +63 999-659-3059
status by AACCUP. In any
instance that the School fails to
If you wanted to be part of
achieve the said status, the School our editorial staff, please look for
of Education will stay in Level 3– Mr. Kyle David V. Atienza,
Phase 2. Editor-in-Chief, Flambeau, or
Accreditation will render contact the no. given above. Let
benefits such as increase of funds us keep the flame burning with
or the normative funding, eligibility Flambeau.
 NEWS 7

MSC Notches Bronze in Chorale Competition

piece is George Canceso’s
“Ngayon”.
The MSC Chorale Group
showed off their good dynamics
and vocal prowess in their
performance with Imelda Papin’s
“Isang Linggong Pag-ibig”,
arranged in four voices (Acapella)
which catapulted them in bronze
podium finish.
On the other hand, it was
CavSU (Cavite State University)
delegates wowed the judges with
the classic folksong, “Sitsiritsit”
which cut them above the rest
securing the gold medal. In second
VICTORS. The MSC chorale posed for a photo op after placing 2nd runner-up in the place was the choir from Southern
3rd STRASUC Culture and Arts Festival’s Chorale Competition. (Photo by: Dr. Rex
Luzon State University (SLSU)
Emmanuel L. Asuncion)
with their rendition of “Ilay
Marinduque State each college and university in the Gandangan”.
College (MSC) Chorale Group southern Tagalog region
Prior to the event, Dr. Rex
bagged the bronze medal in the competed in the chorale
Emmanuel L. Asuncion, Dean of
Chorale Competition during the competition. The said event was
the School of Education, and MSC
3rd STRASUC Culture and Arts divided into two performances–
Chorale coach attended the
Festival held at College choice piece and the contest
National PASUC Conference at
Audio-Visual Room, November piece. Choice piece can be any
Rizal Technological University in
16, 2017. song depending on the team’s
Mandaluyong City.
choice while this year’s contest
Ten units representing
//Reynan M. Macarang

Eduk Kawilihan Rondalla, Formed SEd Conducts 1st In-

House Review...
/from page 4

…Research, Development, and

STRING ENSEMBLE. Members of the newly established Eduk Kawilihan Rondalla.
(Photo by: Dr. Rex Emmanuel L. Asuncion)
Music Education Society
under the supervision of Mr.
Edgardo M. Grana, Jr.
established the Eduk Kawilihan
Rondalla which is composed of
selected Music Ed students.
composed of Music Education
students.
The group has undergone
series of trainings, and had their
first recital which was conducted at
the SEd AVR. The group has also
performed during the STRASUC
Culture and Arts Festival 2017
Fellowship Night at the Provincial
Convention Center, and has
conducted a mini-concert during
the 39th Education Week.
//Ivy Joy N. Aguiflor
Extension, and Ms. Melanie
Mendoza and Mrs. Laida L.
Mascareñas from the DepEd –
Division of Marinduque.
After the In-House Review,
the student-researchers presented
their papers during the 4th
Marinduque Science and
Technology Conference.
Action researches are
submitted by undergraduate
students in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the degree
Bachelor of Secondary Education.
//Ivy Joy N. Aguiflor
 8 NEWS FEATURE
Indayog: An Instant Time Travel
IN-THE-MOOD FOR INDAYOG. Students of Humanities 2 course, under the supervision of Mr. Edgardo M. Grana, as they
perform during the School of Education’s Indayog 2017. (Photo by: Nira J. Logmao)
With this year’s theme:
“Preserving the Culture
Through Indayog: 21st
Educators Bridging the Gap
Between the Present and the
Past”, fourth year educators had
their spotlights and wow
moments while showcasing
their talents in the annual
Indayog, October 30, 2017.
Traditionally, Indayog has
been a trademark for the School of
Education which can be traced
back in the year 2003 under the
leadership of Dr. Rex Emmanuel
L. Asuncion. Indayog as part of
Humanities 2 subject, which is
currently handled by Mr.
Edgardo M. Grana aims to
unleash the creativity and
combinations of talents in theatre,
dancing, singing, stage designing,
and script writing in a 25-minute
performance.
MAPHEmily (MAPHE
family) started the event with their
50’s-60’s- inspired performance. It
follows the classic love story of the
promdi couple situated in a rural
setting. They reminisced the
simple, provincial life of Filipinos
highlighting the traditional
“sayawan”. They danced to the
rhythm of La Bamba of Ritchie Va-
lens, and Twist by Chubby Check-
er..
Disco on, and let the retro
fever back! Combined forces of
Mathematics, Physical Sciences,
and Social Sciences wowed the
crowd with their funny one-of-a-
kind 70’s and 80’s vibe. The squad
showcased dubbings of famous
movie stars in the era like Nora
Aunor, Cherie Gil, Vilma Santos
and Maricel Soriano in a witty and
hilarious way. They grooved to the
70’s-80’s hit like Madonna’s Like A
Virgin, and Material Girl, Donna
Summer’s Hot Stuff, and Hotdog’s
Bongga Ka Day.
Feel the 90’s vibe! The
Biological Sciences-Music
Education squad showed what
they’ve got in a comedy-slash-
musical-slash-reality game show.
The concept revolves around the
five families who joined the Pera o
Bayong but got surprised with the
twists of the show and revelations
of some characters. They nailed
the dance floor as they moved with
Britney Spears’ Hit Me Baby One
More Time, Westlife’s I Want It
That Way, and the famous
Macarena of Los del Rio.
The TLE company showed
the modern side of the 2000’s in
their performance. They shocked
everyone with Lily Cruz (who
appeared wearing a black gown in
their Wild Flower spoof, followed
by the dubbing of lines. They
danced with the Masculados’
Jumbo Hotdog, Viva Hot Babes’
Sayaw Kikay, Bulaklak, and
Basketbol, and modern hits like
Despacito and Baby Shark.
“This success of this year’s
Indayog will sure go down to
Educ’s history. I am happy to see
my students transform through this
event.” Mr. Grana said.
//Reynan M. Macarang
 NEWS FEATURE 9

SEd Celebrates 39th Education Week

With the theme:
Celebrating the Future of Young
Educators Through Unity and
Excellence”, the School of
Education- Boac Campus
celebrated its 39th Education
Week, December 19-21, 2017.
The three-day event
started a campus-round parade
which was then followed by an
opening program held at the MSC
Quadrangle. Mr. Christian Jake R.
Pacularin, the School of Education
Student Organization’s President
welcomed everybody with his
opening remarks. Dr. Rex
Emmanuel L. Asuncion, Dean of
the School gave his inspirational
message and wonderful insights
regarding the said event. To
formally open the annual
celebration, the dean together with
other faculty members conducted
a ribbon-cutting ceremony in every
booth established by the School’s
organization and societies. Other
activities conducted during the first
day include the Quiz Bowl, Chess
Game, Videoke Challenge, and
Spoken Poetry.
During the second day,
SEd students witnessed the
musical prowess of the Music
Education students in their recital
held at the MSC Canopy.
Meanwhile, selected officers
together with Mr. Mark Nel
Pardilla, faculty member of the UNITY AND EXCELLENCE. (T-B) The School of Education Student Organization (SEDSO)
School conducted a gift-giving during the Gift-Giving Program at Catubugan Elementary School. Dean Asuncioncion,
SEDSO President Pacularin, Student Teacher Uriel Logmao, and freshmen students
activity in Catubugan Elementary
during the Kodaly workshop. Students dance and party during the Education Ball.
School as part of their extension (Source: School of Education Student Organization)
program. Simultaneous seminars
were done in the afternoon. Dr. rest of the morning time slot was the activities. Unity was
Leodegario M. Jalos, Jr. talked spent for the Christmas Party. At manifested by those who attended
about “The Essence of Leadership night, the student organization had and participated the entire
in Education”, while Dr. Asunciontheir Education Ball but was only celebration. Excellence was
conducted a Kodaly seminar. attended by few due to bad celebrated by the desire of
Before the annual event weather conditions. everyone to uphold the legacy of
ends, SEd students together with the future educators through
“The celebration was quite
the faculty members grooved and successful. voluntary participation in the 3-day
Although some
got hyped up in the Zumba Dance students were constrained by the celebration”, Pacularin said.
Session held at MSC Canopy. The weather condition from attending //Reynan M. Macarang
 SED TUTORIAL CLASSES SEMESTRAL REPORT
Title of the Program: School of Education (SEd) – Extension Project

Objectives of the Extension Program of the School of Education

In response to the vision of the College and that of the Research and Extension Department, the
School of Education primarily based its extension program on basic literacy, health concerns, and
self-sustainability for the beneficiaries to be a productive citizen of the community.

Students and faculty from both the biological and physical sciences are set to help selected
communities by giving tutorial lessons on science including the need to adopt measures in minimizing
environmental problems.

Mathematics students and faculty are concerned with teaching basic mathematics and the use of
calculators in elementary, high school, out-of –school youths (drop-outs) in selected barangays.

Social Studies is focused on delivering knowledge about local geography, civics and culture and
Philippine history. All of these will prepare them to become good citizens of their community as well as their
country.

Technology and Livelihood Education extensionists aim to help the populace in selected areas
develop/process the indigenous resources of the province to a useful product that would benefit the latter
financially. Furthermore, they are there to alleviate the condition of the malnourished young generation in the
place.

MAPHE extension services geared towards introducing to Marindukanons native folk songs, dances
and sports which can be used for recreational, social and health purposes.

ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-2018 SED EXTENSION PROJECT (Tutorial Classes) IMPLEMENTATION

The MSC-SED Extension “Tutorial Classes” is on its 10th year of implementation after its approval of
trustees on June, 2007. Through these years, many schools were already benefited by the extension services
(Elementary & Secondary School).
This first semester of AY 2017-2018, the conduct of the activities started only on October 4, 2017 and
ended on November 15, 2017 with only 4 sessions being held. The reason for the limited sessions made is
due to lack of personnel to manage the extension activity, and the MOA is still in process and subject for
renewal.
Continuation of the activity is requested by the principal and teachers of the school to help them
improve the performance of their pupil in the class and every examination which is given by the Department
of Education.
Though only limited sessions, the activity was successfully done.

Extracted from the SEd Extension Project

1st Semester, A.Y. 2017-2018 Narrative Report of Accomplishment

//Paraphrased by Kyle David V. Atienza

 9TH STUDENT TEACHER INVESTITURE CEREMONIES
School of Education
conducted the 9th Student
Teachers’ Investiture with the
theme: “Empowering Future
Teachers Towards Revitalized
Teaching Profession” at MSC
Covered Court, December 13,
2017.
The event was attended by
the 4th year BSEd students,
parents, faculty of instruction,
student teacher coordinators, and
other notable stakeholders. The
activity recognized the hardships
of parents in supporting their child
and at the same time, paved way
for the student teachers to show
their gratitude and appreciation to
their parents and teachers.
Highlights of the ceremony
includes the inspirational talk from
the Keynote Speaker, Dr. Carlito
M. Matibag, Schools Division
Superintendent, the candle
lighting, and bar pinning of
students spearheaded by the
School of Education’s Dean, Dr.
Rex Emmanuel L. Asuncion,
facilitated by the respective field of
specialization coordinators.
SEd Tutorial Classes Continue; Now On Its 10th Year
For its tenth year of
implementation, the MSC-
School of Education Extension
Unit continues to serve its
stakeholders through tutorial
classes in public elementary
and high schools in the
province.
With the aim of enhancing
and developing pupils’ skills and
knowledge, the tutorial classes last
semester, A.Y. 2017-2018
benefited 745 pupils from 12
different school beneficiaries like
Tanza Elementary School, Don
Luis Hidalgo, Memorial School,
and Mogpog National
ONE LITTLE CANDLE. Mrs. Bernadette Del Prado passes the light to the student
teachers during the Candle Lighting Ceremony of the Investiture. (Source: SEDSO)
The first part of the event Professional Education (CTPE).
was a thanksgiving mass led by After presenting the one hundred
Rev. Fr. Bong Marticio. Mrs. forty student teachers, Dr.
Marilou M. Regio, the Experiential Diosdado P. Zulueta, Vice
Learning Course (ELC) President for Research,
Supervisor then presented the Development, and Extension, took
student teachers – 28 Technology over the confirmation of the
and Livelihood Education (TLE) student teachers.
majors, 13 Mathematics major, 16
Dr. Joy S. Montejo
Social Sciences majors, 27 Music,
introduced the Keynote Speaker,
Arts, Physical, and Health
Dr. Carlito M. Matibag who talked
Education (MAPHE) majors, 23
about how he achieved success
Music Education majors, 13
regardless of the challenges he
Biological Sciences majors, 15
faced in life.
Physical Sciences majors, and 5
Certificate in Teachers //Ivy Joy N. Aguiflor
Comprehensive High School. Marilou M. Regio, Dean of the
School of Education, Dr. Rex
The extension program
Emmanuel L. Asuncion,
started in 1999 with the conduct of
encourage students to participate
tutorial classes by the
in the activity as tutor to enhance
Mathematics society through the
their teaching capabilities and
initiative of Professor Corazon M.
management of classroom
Janda, under the leadership of Dr.
routines.
Julieta L. Go, the former Dean of
the School of Education. Since “The conduct of tutorial
then, the extension program has classes is a really big help to
benefited almost 8,000 students. learners of the beneficiary schools
Beneficiary schools like Pili- because it improve their
Balogo Elementary School performance not only during class
reported improved scores in the but also in the achievement test
Achievement test as a result of given by the Department of
the tutorial program. Education”, Mrs. Regio added.
ELC Supervisor, Mrs. //Kyle David V. Atienza
 12 COMMENTARIES

TRAINwreck
Dhessa Mae Mendiola

The Tax Reform for Acceleration and

Inclusion (TRAIN) Law aka Republic Act 10963,
signed into law by the President Rodrigo Duterte
last December 19, 2017 has taken effect at the start
of 2018. This is the first among the many reform
measures to be implemented by the administration.
But what exactly does the TRAIN law entail?
There’s a great deal of confusion and fear now
surrounding the new tax reform law. But many are
genuinely interested to know if it is good or bad and
how will it affect ordinary Filipinos, including us,
students. In a sense, this is futile to ask. Tax reform
is by nature, a series of pluses and minuses. So it’s
really hard to say whether TRAIN Law is
categorically “good” or “bad”. But I’ll give my
sentiments anyway.
The TRAIN law exempts those who earn
less than P250,000 annually from income tax, which
spells a bigger take home pay for minimum wage
earners. According to the Department of Finance,
the law is expected to help 99% of Filipino
families because of the exception to personal
income tax. This is coupled with an increase in
excise tax, or taxes on products that use sugar, salt,
oil, and coal. This paves the way for even the most
basic commodities to inflate. The cost of
Cartoon by: Lycah May L. Laman
transportation is also expected to increase given the
oil price hikes that will follow the passing of the TRAIN
law.
All these talks about the benefits of the TRAIN
law outweighing the high prices of basic commodities
are all speculative and futuristic. It’s only going to be
around the next three years before we know if it’s a
success or not. That is, if the additional taxes will
really be spent on infrastructure and for social
services. Our problem, as always, is the
implementation of the good intentions of the budget.
That’s why it was even said by other people if it is the
so called “pagbabago” under President Duterte’s term
or “panggagago”?
/to page 16

THE DECISION WITHIN OUR HANDS

Kyle David V. Atienza

The Filipino youth is threatened by a
case of devolution. As generations move
forward from era to era, it’s plain to be seen that
this nation is facing the imminent truth of
deteriorating values. Sadly, the exceptionally
noticeable party to such evident change is
today’s younger members of the society.
The change is abrupt. Your parents always
tell you about how they stayed indoors, or how they
never talked back to their parents, otherwise, they’d
be punished. That wasn’t so long ago, and it’s
definitely not as long ago as you think it is.
What has happened to the “pag-asa ng
bayan”? Are they the ones who spend their time
outdoors until wee hours in the morning saying
“YOLO” as they chug up bottle after bottle? Or are
they the people who learned to talk garbage against
their parents who’s long forgotten of the word
“respect”?
The youth has become confused by their
own illusions of what the word “liberation” means. It
never meant “Forget about your culture”. It never
meant “It’s okay to get laid”, and it definitely never
meant “It’s okay not to respect”. Through such
behaviors, aren’t we reflecting the behaviors of men
of the Stone Age? Cultureless, no concept of
authority, savages? Even the cavemen knew that
they had to respect the stronger individuals, then
why?
As more evolved organisms, why can’t we
respect parents? Why can’t we show respect to
elders? Why can’t we respect each other? Are we
about to become worse than what they were
millions of years ago? Are we no longer the “pag-
asa ng bayan”? Are we moving forward with our
values moving faster backwards? Cliché it might be,
but, the decision is within our hands.
 ENTERTAINMENT
THE K-DRAMA FEVER
Reynan M. Macarang
Korean drama, Korean novela or popularly
known as K-drama is no doubt one of the timely
trends among millenials that dominated both the
television and social media world. Originating from the
South Korea in East Asia, it eventually reached the
global audience. The trend for Asian dramas in the
Philippines started originally with Taiwan’s Meteor
Garden in 2003 but it was the Koreans who took over
the airwave. Filipinos just like the rest of the world,
became die-hard fanatics channeling their KDrama
fever. But why did the Korean shows became so
popular? For your entertainment, I cited some of
reasons from www.m2comms.com why KDrama is
“on point” among us.
Theme. Well, KDramas contain themes
which are actually family-friendly, and that made them
reach wide variety of viewers. From romance in Love
in the Moonlight, fantasy in Bride of the Water God,
comedy in Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, mystery in
W, history in Scarlet Heart Ryeo, sci-fi in I’m Not A
Robot, to action-themed series like K2 and City
Hunter. You name it, KDrama has it!
Storyline. One thing to describe KDrama’s
storyline is being that they are unpredictable. It is far
too different from our local dramas which share
almost the same plot. Koreans have different ways of
storytelling which is actually new to Filipino viewers.
They bring different flavors with fast pace of events
(considering that most of KDramas air with more than
16 episodes), and plot twists like in the recent drama,
While You Were Sleeping. Sometimes you get
hooked up with the scenes and you just can’t wait to
watch other upcoming episodes!
Production Design. Production teams
really provide artistry in their crafts. From locations, to
the set-up, and even cinematography, Koreans make
sure that everything appears beautifully on the
screen. Sometimes, they even go outside their
country to shoot some scenes. A good example is in
Goblin (2016) where some breathtaking shots were
taken in Quebec, Canada. Others focus on beautiful
sceneries, and landmarks in South Korea.
Characterization. I have to say that
Doodle by: Reynan M. Macarang
13
Korean stars are attractive (very attractive!).
Whether on and off cam, they appear with cuteness
plus their amazing fashion sense!
#PerfectionOverload. Our “oppa” and “unnie”
became remarkable not just because of their good
acting skills but also because they fit perfectly with
their character. Sometimes we just can’t move on
calling Gong Yoo as Goblin and Lee Sung-kyung as
Bok Joo.
K-pop. K-pop refers to Korean Pop which
focuses on music industry including numbers of boy
and girl groups. It became a reason for the
popularity of KDrama because some of the K-pop
idols turned out to be lead actors and actresses in
drama series like Siwan and Yoona, who are both
singers and lead stars in The King In Love (2017).
Hallyu Phenomenon. The term “hallyu”
refers to the South Korean culture’s rising popularity
worldwide. With the culture’s trending up, comes the
demand for Korean music (KPop), Korean cuisine,
Korean fashion and Korean dramas.
#KoreanDomination
Since we are talking about KDrama’s
popularity among Filipinos, why don’t we point out
some symptoms of the KDrama fever? For your
entertainment, here is my list of the symptoms that
you are really hooked up with KDrama:
You speak basic Korean language. Of
course, even after watching one or two series or
episodes, we learn basic Korean words. If you find
yourself saying oppa, unnie, kamsahamnida,
mianhae, jebal, chingu, then you have the fever in
your nerves.
Your phone has Oppa Wallpapers. Your
phone is your primary tool to show love for your
Korean idols. One thing to know that you are really
into the KDrama vibe is your wallpaper. For sure,
fans have their best wallpapers of their oppas while
some has tons of photos of Nam Joo-hyuk, Gong
Yoo, Park Bo Gum and Lee Min Ho in their gallery.
You try Korean hairstyle and fashion.
Because of your addiction to KDrama, you can’t...
/to page 16
 14
It was a bright and shiny day, a perfect time and
THE OLD MAN’S TALE place
It was the same day of the first time they have met
Zer Jerome J. Villafuerte
The man’s big day was wiped and filled with pain
There was an old man in the city As he heard this big bad news
A man of laughter and stories That his love has passed this noon, it’s painful, it
hurts
One night he tells about a man on a journey
Finding his way out of his misery
If only he could turn back time
He will save his girl with his life
As he begin to find his words to start the story
But suddenly the old man paused
He took one long deep breath
For a while, then I looked in to his eyes

It was a bright and shiny day, a perfect time and

place
It was the same day of the first time they have met
The man had a girl, and it’s their big great day
A great day that no one thought
It’ll be the day of someone’s loss, and so the story
goes
The man is patiently waiting
It was about time but the girl was never seen
Thrice an hour had passed, still they’ve never met
And now sullen he had turned.
For they are wet, by tears shed upon him
And then I thought it was him… and he said…
It was a bright and shiny day, a perfect time and
place
It was the same day of the first time we had met
I once had a girl and I’m about to say
That if she would marry me
But I was too late, she’s gone away
“I am sorry”, it’s all I have said… to the old man’s
tale

It’s the old man’s tale

Instead of his girl, he saw a friend coming
It’s the old man’s tale
Something he has to know

PAINKILLER
Ronamel S. Malco

Painful heart with a joyful smile

At last, you’ll be free from a burden sigh
Indeed a regret but a better way too
Now you will no loner be a pair of shoe
Kudos for you my beloved man
If you can’t make it… No! You can.
Like what I always tell and remind you
Love is an abstract, from black to blue
Eres mi vida, mi amor, my life
Repeat our story and make things right!
 LITERARIES 15

WORDS OF FAREWELL FOR ALL THE THINGS

Zer Jerome J. Villafuerte Ronamel S. Malco

This is my song for you, and for you alone
For all the good mem’ries you’ve been with me
For the happiness and the loveliness
You brought into my life, I’m so lucky to find
Someone like you in my life
And I’m grateful to have you
But this time has come to an end, so goodbye
I hate to say this word, but I have to
It’s hard for me to tell, and it’s painful
This is the day, I’ll be away
But don’t worry I’ll be okay
So wipe off the tears in your eyes, I don’t want to
see you cry
I have to go so I bid goodbye
For the laughs I had because of you
For the tears I’ve cried out of the blue
For the memories we’ve shared that’s old and new
For the promises broken, with regrets too.
For the person I used to call mine
For this poem with a stupid rhyme
For the hearts that beat as one
For the dreams that are finally done.
For the sleepless nights that made me sick
For the careless words that made me weak
For the hello that turned to goodbye
For the decision that asked me “Why?”

For the person I used to love

Maybe I’m far from you, you’re away from me
For the happy life that we both had
But our love will find connection rom your heart to
For the wrong timing we’ve been through
mine
For another story that may come true.
I’ll remember you, whenever I go
Always and forever I love you

Please be happy, don’t be sad

I’ll be sorry to leave you
Accept the truth for now that I’m gone

Maybe someday, we’ll meet again

To bring back our love, we’ll find a way
When the right time comes, all tears will be gone
We’re both ready to give love and trust
I hope someday, someday

I have to go…
Hear the words of farewell of mine.
The KDrama Fever...
/from page 13
help yourself but copy the looks of
your favorite idols. Even some
styles don’t fit you, all you have to
do is dedma walking because it’s
the vibe you chose. Sometimes,
you wear sweaters, skirts, and
face masks that aren’t even
appropriate to our weather, but it’s
still your way to channel the inner
Korean within you.
You do the finger heart.
Yes. The global trending hand
gesture is a must-pose in your
in order to see what he/she looks
like in person. For #TeamBahay,
what’s important is that when they
visit the country, we breathe the
same polluted air of the
Philippines.
You keep on asking for
KDrama copies. Your friends
and classmates are your usual
source of KDramas. In your
addiction, you have even deleted
files from your flashdrive and
phone in order to copy
memory-ton copies of KDramas.
Once you have it, you have
already sacrificed a lot of important
things just to watch KDramas.
You have become a
Korean-Wanna-Be. You have
tried so hard to become a Korean,
or at least look like one, so you
tried visiting Korean restaurants,
learned how to write Hangul, tried
drinking soju, and even tried
putting on BB Creams and other
cosmetic products, and bought
products made in Korea.
Have you forgotten that
you are a Filipino? Those are the
manifestations that you were eaten
by the system.

TRAINwreck...
selfies, or even just to express just treat everyone the same way.
your love to someone (or We need fairness which makes the
something). /from page 13 effort to understand everyone’s
needs and proceeding to take
You enjoy sharing My main point is that, while steps to balance them out. Anyway
KDrama-related updates. Social TRAIN is good for Filipinos in
we have our own bubble of reality
media is full of updates and news, general (especially in the long
wherein we have different level of
and because you’re a fan, you run), it will hurt the incomes of the
fairness.
can’t help but click and share poor (especially in the short run). I
those issues, and life events of do not hope for the poor to have To be fair enough, with the
your oppa. You even monitor more money (ask them, they only new tax law, let us wait and see if
Facebook pages like want a little improvement in their the Build, Build, Build will be
Koreaboo, Soompi and AllKpop. properly implemented and
lives).If only the corrupt officials
hopefully no substandard
You are a regular visitor could moderate their greed we
infrastructure. Otherwise, the new
to online streaming sites. wouldn’t need this train. Equality
law could prove to be the
Dramafire.com and indeed is not applicable all the
#TRAINwreck many people are
dramacool.com are some of the time, sometimes we need equity.
already claiming to be.
famous sites where you can We need fairness which doesn’t
actually download and watch
videos of your Korean novelas.
When you’re a fan, “subtitle is life”,
so as much as possible, you check
every video whether it has
subtitles or not. Better to have one
rather than watching while nose
bleeding.
Your ultimate travel EDITORIAL BOARD 2017-2018
destination is Korea. Well, one Editor-in-Chief: Kyle David V. Atienza
thing to show love to the
Associate Editor: Dhessa Mae Mendiola
motherland of all oppas is to travel
and explore South Korea. It Circulation Manager: Khevin Medina
somehow motivates you to study Contributors: Gladys M. Liwanagan, Ivy Joy N. Aguiflor,
hard and to save money for this Reynan M. Macarang, Nira J. Logmao,
ultimate goal. #Seoul #Busan Earvin L. Jinang, Jerick Jaywen L. Laugo,
#SoKor Lycah May L. Laman, Zer Jerome J.
You’re crazy and Villafuerte, Ronamel S. Malco
desperate to attend concerts Lay-out Artist: Kyle David V. Atienza
and fan meetings. Yes. KDrama
Adviser: Dr. Joy S. Montejo
actors and actresses visit our
country once in a blue moon, Consultant: Dr. Rex Emmanuel L. Asuncion
that’s why you have the urge to
attend concerts and fan meetings