Radiance Vol XVII, No. 2

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RADIANCE
Nove mb er - M arch 2012
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EDITORIAL
Darker Gestures 3 4
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NEWS COLUMNS
i-Vision Jaypee C. Paelma Seeking Truth Juliet P. Respeto Prangkahan Jela N. Avila Tinig at Panig
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THE COVER
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Ronelle C.San Buenaventura
Breakthrough Angelo E. Buena
DEVCOM
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Promoting PHL Tourism through Its More Fun in the Philippines Slogan
LITERARY COMFORT ZONE

Komeek Relief Rapado Dear Lolo
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FEATURES
Climbing Mt. Samat Whether You Like it or Not Whether You Know it or Not 30 22 24
32 33 34 18 35
LATHALAIN
Hinagpis ng Pusong Uhaw Noynoying Halukay Kaluluwa sa Garapon 14 18 20 29
BEHIND THE LENS WALL OF FAME
A single substance that fuels everything in the world, a world of machines, and machines not yet feed with easily tapped electricity. Driven wheels stirred by chapped palms, dripping with sweat. As all necessities are its by product and / or under its control, the gain of it is the loss of others and the loss of it is the malfunction of the populations. And for its other dreadful effects will be another blockbuster horror story. R
R A D I A N C E The Official Student Publication of Partido State University

JAYPEE PAELMA, BSIT-3 Editor-in-Chief | JULIET RESPETO, BSED-3 Associate Editor | JELA AVILA, BSED-3 Managing Editor | ANGELO BUENA, BSIT-2 Literary & Feature Editor | RONELLE SAN BUENAVENTURA, BSED-3 News & Sports Editor | KEMUEL JOSEPH BUITIZON, BSED-2, MARY GRACE CONMIGO,BSED-3, MONETTE ENCISO, BSA-2 Staff Writers | MIKE CHRISTIAN PACHO, BSED-3 Cartoonist | MARIA FE MELITON Technical Adviser | DR. GEMMAH BARCILLANO Technical Consultant | Member : BATSPA | Motto: To write for truth and freedom in light of democracy. RADIANCE
EDITORIAL
Darker Gestures
If the oil price will continuously reach higher marks, darker consequences awaits the Filipinos.
Philippines is an import-dependent nation. No doubt, we consider crude oil our economic lifeblood. As an indispensable commodity it may be, a single centavo increase would trigger a domino effect on the sectors of the Philippine economy. Pinpointing the continuous political chaos in the oil-producing countries as the prime factor in the price hike, the Department of Energy said that they are incapacitated in doing an action to address the spiralling oil price since they only buy from the market, thus admitting the helplessness of the Aquino administration towards the dilemma. The governments helplessness as admitted, was somehow disappointing and inconsiderable. So far, since the start of the year 2012, oil firms have implemented only two rounds of oil price rollback, and a grim eight rounds of hikes. Angered by the administrations alleged Noynoying towards the issue, private and public sectors have expressed their clamors and protests. The one that stands out was the nationwide transport strike which crippled the transportation systems of the country, resulting to the suspension of classes in most of the private and public schools. Threatened by the possible worst case scenario that may soon follow, legislators suggested that the 12 % VAT on oil should be scraped off and at once, it could lower pump prices by P6 - P7 per liter. This was seen as the easy-fix to lessen the burden of Juan dela Cruz. However, Aquino refuses saying that revenues are needed to finance educational, infrastractural projects and social services as well. The answers to the impending oil crisis may still be in vague. However, it is theprerogative of the government to look for alternative solutions to temporarily ease out the crisis. Darker gestures as it can be, but it can turned lighter, We can restrain oil demand by harnessing the use of solar, wind and hydo-energy and other available energy resources. Helplessness on the crisis is just a myth. R
RADIANCE
|NEWS
Respeto ranks 9th in Luzonwide confab
TRIO. (from left) Dr. Gemmah Barcillano, Radiance Consultant, Juliet P. Respeto, Associate Editor and Mrs. Maria Fe C. Meliton , Moderator in a pose during the 11th Luzonwide Press Conference. (JPR)
JULIET P. RESPETO, Associate Editor of Radiance got the 9th place in Copyreading and Headline Writing (Filipino) during the 11th Luzonwide Press Conference (LHEPC) at Crown Royale Hotel, City of Balanga, Bataan, last February 8-10, 2012. Attended by participants from Region I,II,III,IV-A, IV-B, V, VII and Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), the student journalists competed in the following areas of journalism: Newswriting, Editorial Writing, Feature Writing, Sports Writing, Copyreading and Headline Writing, Photojournalism, Editorial Cartooning, Comic Strip, Poetry Writing, Column / Opinion Writing and Literary and Graphic Illustration. With the themeTransformative Press and the Filipino Character, the competition was spearheaded by the Association of Luzon
Tertiary Schools Publication Advisers Inc. (ALTPA). Meanwhile, the Regional Press Conference which was held prior to theLuzonwide press tilt served as elimination round for the students journalists who will hurdle for the competition. In Region V, the Regional Tertiary Schools Press Conference (RTSPC) was conducted last January 12-14, 2012 at the LRV Agri- Science Farm, San Bernardino, Calabanga,Camarines Sur. It was sponsored by GMA TV- Bicol, U n i t e d T o we r s a n d T h e Vi l l a g e a t S a n Bernardino. Juliet P. Respeto bagged the second place in Copyreading and Headline Writing which qualified her to compete in the Luzonwide confab. Radiance, on the other hand was named as 2nd Best Magazine for the Group Category. Also with the group were Jaypee Paelma, Editor-in-Chief; Jela Avila,Managing Editor; Angelo Buena, Literary and Feature Editor; Ronelle San Buenaventura, News and Sports Editor; Kemuel Joseph Buitizon, Mary Grace Conmigo, and Monette Enciso, Staff Writers; Mike Christian Pacho, Cartoonist along with Mrs.Maria Fe Meliton, Moderator; and Dr. Gemmah Barcillano, Consultant. A. Buena
AACUP accredits seven academic programs

SEVEN academic programs of Partido State University were submitted for accreditation during the Suvey Visit of the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Univesities in the Philippines (AACUP) last November 15-18, 2011. Among the programs that were accredited together with the results were : Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (BSED), Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BEED) qualified for level III; Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sanitary Engineering (BSESE), Bachelor of Automotive Technology (BAT), Bachelor of Electrical Technology
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The AACUP accreditors together with Dr. Nita V. Morallo. (MBE)
(BET), Bachelor of Air-Conditioning Technology (BRACT) for level II re-accredited from Goa Campus. Meanwhile, Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (BSED) from Sagnay Campus got a candidate status. M.Enciso
University hails 2nd termer prexy
NEWS
EMBLEM OF COMMITMENT. Dr. Nita V. Morallo holding the University Mace, the sign of authority of the the institution during the Rededication Rites. (RSB)
PRIOR to the reappointment to office as University President, Partido State University hailed its second termer President during the Rededication Rites last December 8, 2011 at the University Gymnasium. The ceremony was attended by University Officials, campus deans, faculty, non teaching staff and students.Also present during the momentous occasion was Commission on Higher Education Commissioner Dr. William Medrano and other CHED officials. A dinner was tendered by the University President and was followed by a socials attended by PSU employees, teaching and non-teaching personnel and guests. J.Avila
15 grads lead Commencement CoEd champs Cultural Fest 2012 Exercises

FIFTEEN graduate students reaped the fruit of their hardships as they led the roster of graduates during Partido State Universitys 11th Commencement Exercises last March 30, 2012 at the University Gymnasium. This years graduation exercises was graced by Hon. Rebecca C. Olayon, Director IV of Department of Budget and Management, Regional Office V, the commencement speaker. Belonging to the list of laureates from Goa Campus are: Roland C. Catolico, Sheila Marie A. Grejalvo, Joe Mari D. Flordeliza, Katrina G. Sistena, Aljohn P. Tansico, Joan A. Monforte, Quicksy Lyn Marie L. Paladan, Diane G. Israel, Evangeline B. Frias all from BSED; Jeco John Q.Beloy, Jennifer D. Cordeta, Mary Anne C. Bantog and Julie Ann A. Valencia from BSA and Danica B. Barcenilla, ABCOM and Maria Christina P. Villar, BS-HRM of San Jose Campus. All of them recieved the honor as Cum Laude. Meanwhile,Geraldine C. Alvina, Ph.D English Language Education recieved Academic Excellence and Excellence in Oral Defense award. Joy Melga B. Olazo, Ph.D. English Language Education also recieved Excellence in Oral Defense award. On the other hand, Leah Rose B. Competente, BSA was this years recipient of Leadership Award. Service award was given to Jenbert C. Azur, BS-HRM. Education for Social Justice, Lasting Peace and Sustainable Development was the theme of this year commencement exercises. J. Respeto
COLLEGE
dominated the University wide Cultural Festival last March 9, 2012 at the PSU Gymnasium. COEd has remained undefeated since the University wide Cultural Festival was first held. After months of preparation and rigid training for the said competition, COEd bagged five 1st places, three 2nd places and one 3rd place out of the nine events. The nine events are as follows: Oration, Balagtasan,Instrumental, Interpretative dance, Vocal Solo Female, Vocal Solo Male, Choir, Mixed Duet and Folk Dance. The event was participated by the five departments of Goa Campus and six other campuses of the university. Mrs. Noami Nydia Abante, Director of Culture and Arts spearheaded the said activity.
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FSC, APSS spearheads leadership and teambuilding activity

THE Federation of Student Councils in cooperation with the Association of AB Political Science students spearheaded a threeday leadership and teambuilding activity last December 9-11, 2011 at the PSU Gymnasium. Ms. Lea Angela Romero, the FSC president stated that the main objective of the said activity was to equip the officers with the necessary skills, knowledge and values of a good leader. Officers of the student councils of the five departments and six campuses including the SSG (Supreme Student Government) of the Laboratory High School participated on the said in-house training. Delegates from the National Youth Commission - Bicol Chapter facilitated the activities for teambuilding and discussed time-management and leadership to the participants. Mr. Lino Interino, APSS Deputy Prime Minister tackled Balancing Academics and Extra Curriculars. Also present during the opening program were Dr. Nita V. Morallo, the University President; Ms. Marieta Pelon, OIC Dean of Students Affairs; and Mr. Rico Saballegue, FSC Adviser. K.J.Buitizon
CULTURE OF CAMARADERIE. Some of the participants doing a task during the leadership and team-building activity. (AEB)
Andallon bags 1st runner up in ROTC Speech tilt

JAY VINCENT B. ANDALLON, AB Communication 1A bagged first runner up during the 12th annual Army ROTC Speech Competition held last January 21, 2012 at Sorsogon College of Criminology, Sorsogon City. After winning as Champion during the provincial elimination held last January 17,2012 at Naga College Foundation, Naga City. Jay became the contender of Camarines Sur to the Regional level which was held at SSCI,Sorsogon City. He won as Champion among the eight ROTC Units in Camarines Sur. During the Regional Elimination, he was adjudged as first runner-up placing between Catanduanes State College ROTC Unit as Champion and Sorsogon State College ROTC Unit as Second runner-up. With the theme ROTC: Empowering the Youth for Peace and Progress, Jay showed off his speaking skills before the board of judges and the crowd bearing the banner of Partido State University. He was coached by C/ LTC Mary Grace C. Conmigo 1CL, Corps S1/ Adjutant of PSU ROTC Unit and accompanied by 1LT San Miguel M. Lacno (INF) PA, Assistant Commandant. Jay Vincent Andallon was also awarded as Orator of the Year during the Recognition Day at PSU Gymnasium last March 3, 2012. M. Conmigo
AWARDED. Andallon (right) with Dr. Edgar Bacares during the Recognition Rites.
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Promoting
Ke m u e l J o s e p h M . B u i t i z o n
DevCom
PHLTourism
Through ``Its More Fun in the Philippines'' Slogan
alked about by local and foreign tongues, the tourism industry in the Philippines finally spelled out the fitting slogan for its gimmick and leisure.
First stop: ITS MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES!
This worldwide trending topic in Twitter and other social networking sites is DOTs latest slogan which aims to invite more tourists to visit the country. The new slogan of the Department of Tourism (Its more fun in the Philippines) caught on like wild-fire throughout the country. It was pleasant news for a lot of us. The slogan perfectly describes what tourists and balikbayans can expect when they visit our country! Its a great slogan, great start, and great news looking forward to more tourist arrivals in 2012, said DOT Secretary Ramon Jimenez who is really optimistic about results the slogan would bring the countrys tourism industry. Despite the harassing controversies and criticisms, Malacaang assured the public that the Department of Tourisms (DOT) slogan and campaign Its More Fun in the Philippines will be implemented. The gotten response has been very positive. To my knowledge, it has been very positive so we have no problem with the slogan of DOT, presidential spokesman
Edwin Lacierda told reporters in a press briefing. The DOT is being criticized for paying such a large amount when a 1951 Its More Fun in Switzerland advertisement was apparently the original. Its not a copied slogan. Its more fun in Switzerland is not a slogan in Switzerland. Its one of the (ads), if you check the work, Lacierda said. Lacierda said the advertising campaign would start with the slogan. Although many are opposing the said idea, support from Filipinos and tourists all over the world overwhelmed DOT. It has been a very easy thing supporting a cause like this one because of brief blogging sites like Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr (If you happen to dont have an account in any of them yet, youre too far behind. LOL) Tweets, post and blogs about how Fun it is in the Philippines flooded the Social Media. Here are some tweets and posts from celebrities and common people alike testifying that indeed, its More Fun in the Philippines. turn to page 13
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i- Vision
Jaypee C. Paelma
k+12 = Q?
The Department of Education this year is launching the so-called K+12 programkindergarten, six years of elementary education, and six years high school - four years of junior high school and two years of senior high. Kindergarten refers to the 5-year old cohort that takes a standardized kinder curriculum. Elementary education refers to primary schooling that involves six or seven years of education; meanwhile secondary education refers to high school. Under the K+12, the intention is not just to add two years of schooling but moreimportantly to enhance the basic education curriculum. Amongst South East Asian countries, the Philippines is the only nation with a 10-year basic education cycle. The current basic education is designed to teach a 12-year curriculum, yet it is delivered in just 10 years. This quality of education is reflected in the inadequate preparation of high school graduates for the world of work or entrepreneurship or higher education. High school graduates also do not possess the basic competencies or emotional maturity essential for the world of work. About 70.9% of the unemployed are at least high school graduates and 80% of the unemployed are 15-34 years old. While the availability of economic opportunities contributes to this, it also illustrates the mismatch in the labor and education markets. The World Bank Philippines Skills Report in 2009 based on a survey of employers, serious gaps in critical skills of graduates such as problem-solving, initiative and creativity, and, to a lesser extent, gaps in jobspecific technical skills. Global employers tended to look at the overall background of job applicants. Missing two years of basic education could spell doom for those who want to live as a professional abroad. In some countries Filipino engineers were classified as technicians in spite of their college diplomas because they lacked two years of basic education. The poor quality of basic education is reflected in the low achievement scores of Filipino students. Many students who finish basic education do not possess sufficient mastery of basic competencies. One reason is that studes do not get enough instructional time or time on task. The National Achievement Test (NAT) for grade 6 in SY 2009-2010 passing rate is only 69.21%. Although this is already a 24% improvement over the SY 2005-2006 passing rate, further reforms are needed to achieve substantial improvement. The NAT for high school is 46.38% in SY 2009-2010, a slight decrease from 47.40% in SY 2008-2009. 3 International tests results like 2003 TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) rank the Philippines 34th out of 38 countries in HS II Math and 43rd out of 46 countries in HS II Science; for grade 4, the Philippines ranked 23rd out of 25 participating countries in both Math and Science. In 2008, even with only the science high schools participating in the Advanced Mathematics category, the Philippines was ranked lowest. Moreover, the short basic education program affects the human development of the Filipino children. A Filipino is legally a child before he/she turns 18 years old. Psychologists andeducators say that children under 18 are generally not emotionally prepared for entrepreneurship or employment or higher education disciplines like deciding which course should best to take in college. Pros The goal of the K+12 Basic Education Program is to create a functional basic education system that will produce productive and responsible citizens equipped with the essential competencies and skills for both life-long learning and employment. To the individual, an enhanced curriculum will decongest academic workload. Graduates will possess competencies and skills relevant to the job market. They will be prepared for higher education, and they could now be recognized abroad. The economy will experience accelerated growth in the long run. The objective of the K+12 program is to improve quality of basic education. Several studies have shown that the improvements in the quality of education will increase GDP growth by as much as 2%. Studies in the UK, India and US show that additional years of schooling also have positive overall impact on society. Cons Sectors question the wisdom of the program given the current resource gapslack of classrooms, lack of trained teachers, lack of funding, among many othersand the failure so far to raise the quality of education in general, specifically in science, math and English. Others say the program might be flawed as it is pushed upon legislation on a hurry and might not carefully plan well. As of the parents of students covered by the program, this will definitely another outlays on their pockets considering the expenses of the additional two year schooling, As far as the curriculum is concerned, DepEd should fix the current subjects instead of adding new ones. The problem is the content, not the length, of basic education. As an editorial put it, we need to have better education, not more education, said The Philippine Star columnist Isagani Cruz. Assessment The Enhanced K+12 Basic Education Program will be instrumental in achieving the nations vision of a high school graduate. The benefits of the program far outweigh the cons. Employing this program does not mean an additional years of education. When you look at total number of years, its not going to add two years because you include less years in the university and more in basic education. With the present system of learning here in the Philippines, we have to start with good basic education. Without solid basic education then you are not addressing the problem of unemployment. Parents, as well as critics should view the two more years of basic education as a worthy investment, because technically, they dont have to shell out extra money for tuition since the government would appropriate funds for that. Its not about just producing graduates but producing quality graduates competitive enough to work alongside the globalized economy.
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OPINION Seeking Truth

Juliet P. Respeto
rESPONSIBLE RESPONDING
There are some students of this institution which somehow had touched our rational minds. For how many years that this publication has existed, for how many years that this publication has catered their needs despite what consequences we (from the publication) have encountered, but after all those years there are still students who dont know what were here for. Yeah, we are a pro-student publication, however, being such does not mean that we would tolerate the wrong deeds of our fellow students. If we, as students, want upliftment then it has to begin within ourselves, isnt it? . You should know... As student journalist, we search for truth and spread it out according to what really happened. What is included in a particular article is plainly a discretion of the writer and no reader is entitled to accuse any writer for having written such article to which the writers name is not mentioned. The truth that the writer was talking about was on the ground of his capability to defend, based on the facts, the writer had gathered. Yeah, anybody has the right to question the writer for having written stories against the readers belief, but it doesnt mean that the story has no truth at all. And for all concerned individuals, especially, those who have been a part of the story must also develop the kind of understanding that sometimes we need to be reminded that everything a person does is subject to certain limitations and it is our duty to keep it. If it would be possible for us to close the doors that evils may possibly enter then why not do it. I challenge my fellow students to do so. Radiance Magazine: What is it? The Radiance Magazine covers various information of different approaches. Some have been light for readers while others have touched their egos and for such reason, they reacted as if they own the truth only to find out it was just a hearsay. A column, a feature and an editorial are three different forms of article writing. The column, relatively speaks of the writers opinion on a particular issue, based on his judgment and his perception towards the event. Though he presents facts, still, his opinion is his focus. In connection to this, any reader cannot blame the other writer simply because it is his duty to know the truth and publish it while in a feature, the writer only presents facts and lets the readers weigh for themselves on which party does the truth belong. Editorial on the other hand, is similar to the column only that certain individuals who belong to the editorial board group their ideas and come up with an article. It is basically the official viewpoint of the Editorial Board and Staff. Have we not considered you? When the magazine (1st semester) was distributed, we received several feedbacks. Most of these were accusations of being the one who wrote the article. Why, when you told us your demands, when you shared to us the times when you hardly exercised your rights, because others never allowed you to do so, isnt that an act of understanding? I guess, the excessive expectation you have of us is what turned this whole thing into a mess. Remember, we too, are students like you and thus, mistakes are not far from us. Each one must inculcate this in his mind that every right he is holding, there corresponds a heavy responsibility to keenly observe the limitations that are subjected to each of us. We must be careful on the words that may come out from our mouth in a way that it might not hurt persons we encounter. This is Who We Are We are sensitive to doubtful actions since it is the way which normally leads us to the truth. We never hide the truth even if it means a sacrifice on our part. Though several times we are blamed for others actions, we just close our eyes and disregard how others treat us, because once and for all we are only doing our job and that is to unveil the truth and let the reader decide and think objectively, despite the horrifying eyes gazing at us. And still, we are who we are.
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Prangkahan
Jela N. Avila
nagpapasikat o nagsusumikap?
Masakit mang tanggapin ang katotohanan, sa panahon ng paghahanap ng kaliwanagan, pagiging totoot diretsahan ang magbibigay daan sa mga diwang nagtutulug-tulugan.
Gusto mo bang sumikat? O gusto mo lang magpasikat? Oo. Tama ang iniisip mo. Sino ba naman ang hindi makakakilala ng pamusong linyang ito ng isa sa pinakasikat at inaabangang programa sa telebisyon tuwing tanghali. Programang pinagbibidahan ng mga taong talagang may angking talento na magiging daan sa kanilang pagsikat at pag-asenso. Ito may para rin sa mga malalakas ang loob at gusto lang magpakitang gilas sa pinagkakamaliang natatangi raw nilang talento. Sila ang mga madlang pipol na sampolista na gusto lang magpasikat at magpasaya. Ang buhay ng isang mag-aaral ay maihahalintulad sa Showtime. Di maikakailang isa ring paghahanap ng totoong tagumpay o kaya naman yaung gusto lang umayon sa takbo ng buhay na walang tinutumbok o patutunguhang pinupuntirya. Ang paaralan ang tanghalan ng samut saring uri ng mga mag-aaral tangan ang kani-kanilang personal na dahilan at layunin. Paaralang siyang entabladong tanghalan at hulmahan ng mga may dalisay na hangaring mapunan ng kaalaman at mahubog ang taglay na kakayahan patungo sa karerang inaasam.Subalit sa iba itoy itinuturing nilang takbuhan ng kani-kanilang huwad na layunin at dahilan. May mga mag-aaral na ang hangad ay maipakita kung ano ang meron sila taglay ang pagsisikap at pagsasakripisyo upang makapagtapos ng pag-aaral na isang mahalagang regalong maihahandog nila sa kanilang mga magulang. Nagsusunog sila ng kilay sa paggawa ng tambak-tambak na mga proyekto at takdang aralin, sa pag-aaral ng mga aralin at paghahanda sa mga eksamen. Hindi nila alintana ang bulsang walang laman at kahit ang pagkulo ng tiyan tuwing sumasapit ang tanghalian. Ang diploma para sa mga mag-aaral na ito ay isang napakahalagang katibayan na luhat pawis ang pinuhunan na sa ibay pawang papel lang na walang katuturan. Sa entabladong ito hindi natin maikakaila na may mga huwad na nagtatanghal. Silay mga mag-aaral na hindi pag-aaral ang inaatupag at layunin. Masakit aminin ang katotohanan ngunit sadyang may mga mag-aaral na palalot walang pakialam. Ang magaral ay panakip butas lamang upang matabunan ang mga makasariling interes at kabulastugan. Sa kabila ng katotohanang silay narito upang magbisyot makipagbarkada sa inaakala nilang tunay na kaibigan, makatakas sa responsibilidad sa bahay na para sa kanilay kaparusahan,makalayo sa poder ng magulang na turing nilay isang kulungan. Hindi rin maalis ang rason na dahil lang sa alawans. Meron namang tila ba sabik na sabik ngunit ang masaklap ay hindi dahil sa bagong araling matutunan kundi dahil sa nag-aabang na kasintahan. May mga mag-aaral na walang maisip na dahilan kung bakit sila pumupunta dito sa paaralan at pasimpleng isasagot ang wala lang, trip-trip lang. Naandiyan din yaung hanep sa pormat paganda ngunit walang maibuga pagdating sa marka. Mas mahalaga pa ang itsura kesa sa pagbutihin ang pag-aaral nila. Mapapansin din natin ang ilan na malakas sa pagpuna, pagkontra, pagbatikos at paghusga sa mga nakikita, lingid sa kaalaman niya siya may wala pang nagagawa hangad lang ang mapansin at mapuna. Nariyan namang pumapasok sa paaralan upang mga magulang ay matuwa datapwat pag-aaral ay totoong wala sa hinuha.At kung pagpapasikat lang din naman ang pag-uusapan, pag- iisa-isay di na kailangan. Alam ko na marami ang matatamaan sadya lang nagbubulag-bulagan. Isang magaling na pasakalye ang pagpunta sa paaralan upang maisagawa ang mga kabuktutan na malayo sa inaasahan ng mga nagpapakasakit na magulang. Pawang mga paimbabaw na rason ang mag-aral upang bigyang laya ang mga balakyot na paniniwala. Hindi nila alam na may katapat silang kalalagyan at pagsisisi sa huliy di nila matatakasan. Hindi lahat ng taoy nabibigyan ng pagkakataong makapag-aral. Mapalad tayong naririto at tinatamasa ang prebilihiyong ito na inaasam ng mga yaung mga magulang ay walang kakayahan. Marami ang mga mas karapat-dapat sanang naririto na determinadong matuto subalit ang pagkakataon ay tila mailap na kapalaran. Sa huli, sa Showtime na ito ng mga mag-aaral na kung saan kinabukasan ang nakataya at pabuya. Tayo na ang nakasalang sa entablado, huwag nating lustayin ang oras sa pagpapakasaya at pagpapasikat lang. Bunuin natin ang inilaang panahong pagsumikapang magwagi at makapagpasaya ng mga taong umaasang tayoy magtatagumpay. Baka wala ng ibang pagkakataon pa, ika nga, This is our show. This is our time, atin ng sunggaban. Ikaw magpapasikat ka lang ba o magsusumikap? Time is gold, gasgas mang naturingan subalit may katuturan.
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OPINION Panig at Tinig

Ronelle C. San Buenaventura
Saksi
Kung gaanong itinatago ang pagkislap ng katotohanan sa likod ng kabalintunaan sa mundo ay gayon din naman ang pag-iinda sa mga karapatang pantao. Ang nakikita ng ating mga mata ay pawang ilusyon at pandaraya, hindi ang likas na totoo.
Habang aking sinusuyod ang magkailang talata sa binabasang balita, sumagi sa aking isip kung bakit hindi magkamayaw ang kaliwat kanang pagpaslang sa mga tapat na lingkod ng taong bayan Ang mga mamamahayag. Samantalang ang tanging hatid ng kanilang matalas na isip at maliksing kamay ay ang isiwalat ang mga likong gawi upang maitama na. Mga gawi na tila ba naibaon na sa limot. Mga kahangalan at kasakiman na datiy punla pa lamang at ngayon nga ay mistulang dambuhala na walang humpay sa paglaganap, hangang napadpad sa teritoryo naming mga mag-aaral na mamamahayag at nagdala pa ng pagbabanta. Sa natapos na ikalawang taon ng aking serbisyo bilang isa sa mga nahirang na boses ng kapwa mag-aaral, sa pamamagitan ng RADIANCE, hindi na mabilang kung ilang panghuhusga at pang-aalipusta na ang sa amin ay sumalubong. Ngunit bago pa man, ito ay amin nang inaasahan. Bagamat madalas ay sinasalungat, hindi ito ang naging mitsa upang kami ay magbitiw at agad na lumisan sa organisasyong naging tahanan at minsay humubog sa aming tunay na adhikain bilang mga manunulat ang sikaping magbigay ng liwanag sa kapwa estudyante na pinagkakaitan ng pagkakataon na maipahayag ang nais. Ito ay base sa aming obserbasyon at interpretasyon sa reyalidad na sa amin ay ipinapamalas. susuri. Ang mga kaganapan sa loob at labas ng ating ginagalangang institusyon ay ang siyang basehan ng bawat artikulo. Ito rin ay sinusuportahan ng mga munting tinig ng kapwa estudyante. Nagbunga man ang aming mga pagpapagal, nagsanga naman ng samut saring komento ang bawat sinulat. Naging maingat man kami sa paglagay ng sapat na salita, hindi rin maiiwasan na may mga matatamaan. Kaugnay nito, nais naming linawin na ang lahat ng nakapaloob dito ay pananagutan ng buong editorial staff. Ano pa ba ang silbi ng aming motto, kung kami ay magbibingi-bingihan at magbubulagbulagan na lamang? Sino ba ang magagawaran ng pagdurusa kapag umiral ang mapanlinlang na salita na patuloy nilalason ang utak ng mga tao? Hindi namin ito ginagawa para lamang sa sariling kapurihan kundi sa kapakanan ng nakararami. Ang pagkilala sa mga likong gawi ay katumbas ng paglalagak ng panghinaharap na buhay sa walang kabuluhang patutunguhan. Anupat tayo ay binigyan ng pantay-pantay na karapatang pumili. Gamit ang malapad na papel at gintong pluma, handa kaming makinig sa tinig at ipaglaban ang tamang panig.
Bilang konklusyon, saksi tayo sa ating sariling pagdedesisyon. Ang pagtanggap sa ating mga kamalian ay ang tanging paraan upang Ang anumang bagay ay dumadaan muna muling makabangon mula sa pagkakalugmok sa sa proseso upang maging kapakipakinabang. putik ng kawalang-kabuluhan. Katulad ng mga artikulo sa bawat isyu ng publikasyon, ito ay dumaan din sa masinsinang pagRADIANCE
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Breakthrough
Angelo E. Buena
FOR LEARNINGS SAKE

Partido State University has long been committed to providing academic excellence and quality education. We are one of the higher educational institutions which carved a history in the academe. For 11 years of existence as a University, we have produced competent graduates in various fields of studies. Through them, we have proved our prowess not just in the local race but in the national race as well. Thelaurels would not be reaped if not for the hard work of our mentors. Indeed, our professors and instructors play an indispensable in facilitating knowledge and learning. They are the molders of our future as well as a paragon of virtue. But as per what the real scoop shows, some of these molders have deformed themselves. They have tainted the nobility of their profession and some have gone beyond the demarcations of what is considerable and inconsiderable. PINPOINTING THE POINT Students voices have been kept in the four corners of the academe. We always prefer to be silent when it comes to grievances and complaints against erring instructors. Behind our silence are various compunctions filling up our brittle minds, of what could be the possible consequences of our action towards the problem. Among these are the fears of creating personal conflict with the faculty involved, recieving low marks, even failing the subject entirely, etcetera, etcetera. From these, it can be therefore said that grades serve as bugaboo to the students. Of course, who wants low or failing marks? This is probably the reason for keeping our mouth shut. However, the students must not remain heedless of the irresponsibilty of our superiors (if there is any). We should not tolerate them for doing any unrightful act. Besides, we have the rights to be against with them, provided that we have the proper arguments. We have the right to ask for things that we should have and deserve (Learning to be specific.) We should always consider the sulit principle which is getting much, more than we pay for. Unfortunately, there seems to be a problem in acquiring such. This is hampered by the excessive absences / tardiness of some of the instructors for some unknown and unexplained reasons. Should I consider it as alibis? Since some seems to be undecided attending their classes. Our rotten system of attendance is somewhat unfair on the part of students. We are only allowed to incur absences not more than 20 % of the total hours required for the subject. The sanction is failing the subject. How about those instructors incurring more than that of the allowable number of absences for students? Is there any sanction? I believe there is, I have heard about the No work no pay policy. Was it properly implemented? Is the attendance of the professors properly monitored? ZEROING OUT THE PROBLEM For some students, absences of their instructors are favorable for they are free to do whatever they want, thus escaping responsibilities at home as well as in school. Aside from that, they also have allowances to spend on their personal caprice, etcetera, etcetera. The question for my fellow students, Nagkaklase kita para saen?. On the other hand, some professors and instructors tend to be carefree regarding their noble profession. Yes, teaching is the noblest of all the noble professions that they should not taint its nobility. It is a calling for them that they should be responsible and dedicated. They should prioritize the common good, most especially the learning of their students. Yes, it is true that we are now a college student that we should also be responsible enough. Yes, we could learn by ourselves, but our instructors should understand that learning is a two-way process that we still need mentors to discuss unto us the discourse thoroughly. Ethics and norms have long been bounding our environment. Perhaps, others are just unaware. Please, let us be cognizant of its existence. Be responsible, for fairness, for the sake of learning.
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#ItsMoreFunInThePhilippinesBecause
Ramon Jimenez, Secretary, Department of Tourism Because the Filipino people are the best hosts in the world!
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Jo Ann Bitagcol, photographer/model Its more fun in the Philippines because its a beautiful, free country with incredible and loving people. Freida V. Dario, travel writer Filipinos have more fun! Our natural sense of humor keeps our incredible 7,100 islands afloat through floods and calamities, triumphs and long weekends! Instead of taking ourselves seriously, we seriously take care of each other, our values, our families, and our foreign guests. We can show anyone a great time. In Boracay, for instance, theres something to enjoy for everyone, and a mlange of interesting local characters who are more than happy to point you in the right direction, engage you in conversation, take you on an adventure to otherwise secret getaways, from day to night, till dawn bring it on. Tito Glorioso Maybe we can also have some of these Philippine domestic tourism slogans: Boracay, You Sexy Beach! Haller, Baler! Bohol: Go To Hill! Be Cool, Bicol! Thank you, Camiguin! MaliitNavotas, Lumalaki! We Fly High In Capiz! Go Gaga In Naga! Kaibigan, Punta Na SaVigan! Virac, You Rock! Kamuning Get Me! Better Leyte Than Never! Whee! Tawi-Tawi! Walang Aayaw Sa Apayao! Maraming Gig Sa Taguig! Bongga Ka Day, Sa Norzagaray! Todong Todo sa Tondo! Hada ng Hada sa Sagada! I wanna dance with Zambales, I wanna feel the heat with Zambales! These are only some of the tons of great reasons flooding the World Wide Web on why it is indeed really more fun staying in the Philippines than in any parts of the world. How about you? Speak up! Post your Comments on our official Facebook account (www.facebook.com/ radianceparsu). Indeed, in promoting what our beautiful country offers, more than the slogan, TV, radio and newspaper ads, it is how we know our country and how proud we are of it that will surely promote Philippine tourism. The best sales associate of the Ph tourism is every proud Filipino in and out of the country. Be Proud. Spread the GOOD NEWS! Youre not just a Filipino. YOU ARE A FILIPINO! R
IyaVillania, actress/host Theres nothing like the Pinoy state of mind. Having grown up in Australia, I remember being amazed the first time I came to Manila, and saw for myself how the people are so warm, friendly, hospitable and have that unique temperament. Its this rare attitude that enables them to be headstrong to overcome any problems, yet never takes things too seriously so as not to poke fun at themselves and appreciate the lighter side of life. I never saw that anywhere else. John Prats, actor Because were happy by nature. It shows in our faces, it shows in how we treat others and the whole world. Of course, having all our beautiful tourist spots and rich cultural heritage contributes a lot, but its our flair for fun and adventure that makes us always look at the positive side of life. Vincent Bueno, singer/host Despite being born and raised in Vienna, Austria, Im proud to say that Im 100-percent Pinoy! And after having been away for so long, it just feels so good to return to my roots and rediscover the countrys scenic spots, and bask in the warmth and genuine friendliness of the people. Its more fun here because I never cease to be amazed by how creative and naturally-talented Pinoys can get with everything with music, with technology and popular culture in general. And that makes us look bigger to the rest of the world! Kaye Tinga, owner, W17 Eating! Its more fun in the Philippines. From the grandest to the simplest homes, whenever theres a guest, Filipinos always serve food with the line, Kain na! What could be more fun than sharing? Marilen Faustino-Montenegro, interior decorator, TV host Getting a one-hour massage for $10 while yaya is watching your baby. Marilen Concepcion, Pilates instructor Its more fun in the Philippines because people are always smiling.
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yan ang katagang parati kong naririnig sa bestfriend ko. Ang bestfriend ko na parang kapatid ko na rin. Lumaki kami pareho sa lugar na nakasanayan na naming. Puro basura,ang babaho ng mga tao. Sabagay kami rin naman mabaho,ikaw ba naman kasi tumira sa tagpi-tagping kariton,tapos wala ka pang malinis na pagkain o maiiinum man lang, sinong hindi babaho? Buti nga mayroong malapit na dagat dito sa lugar naming. Libre ang pamapligo, saya di ba? Kahit hindi summer, nakukuha naming amligo sa dagat. Iyon nga lang pagkatapos mong maligo, mabaho ka pa rin kasi puro basura rin yung pinapaliguan namin.
Ang hirap ng sitwasyon mo,pero parating may solusyon!

niya kong isama doon sa pinagkakadelihensyahan niya, pero nang tumagal napilit k rin siyang sabihin sakin. Iyon nga lang parang hindi ko masikmura ang ginagawa niya. Ang pagnanakaw. Kaya nagtiya-tiyaga na lang akong maghanap ng pagkain sa basura. Hanggang kailan mo gagawin nyan Ann? tanong ko sa kanya habang nilalantakan ko ang dala niyang pansit. Naku naman Pipay, buong buhay ko, ito na ang ginagawa ko, hindi ka pa rin nasasanay? sagot niya sa tanong ko at nakisalo na rin sa pagkain na dala-dala niya.
Hindi ko matandaan kung kalian ako napadpad sa lugar na iyon. Pero hindi ko Araw-araw ko siyang pinagsasabimalilimutan kung kailan ko nakilala ang han na tumigil na, pero sabi niya, iyong bestfriend kong si Annie. kinukuha niya raw sa iba. Sobra-sobra sa pang-araw-araw nila. Nakikiamot lang Oh Pipay, heto na ang raw kami ng konting tulong. Ang iba kasi pagkain,ngayon lang ako nakadelihensya masyado ng mayaman pero hindi man eh! Daming parak nagkalat sa kalsada. lang magawang tumulong sa mga tulad Kain ka na! naming. Alam kong may mali sa paliwanag niya. Kahit ano kasing mangyari galing Dati hindi ko naiintindihan ang mga pa rin sa masama ang inilalagay naming sa pinagsasabi ng bestfriend ko,kasi ayaw aming mga sikmura. Pero anong magaga-
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wa ng isang batang palaboy na katulad ko? Magtiis. Iyon lang kasi ang panghahawakan naming para mabuhay, ang matutong lumaban sa bawat dagok na dumating sa amin.
Kinaumagahan, kailangan ko na namang maglibot para kahit papaano makatulong naman ako kay Annie sa paghahanap ng makakain naming. May sariling lakad ang bestfriend ko. Dati sumasama ako pero ngayon hindi na. Napatunayan Umiiyak na tiningnan ko ang bestkong hindi ko talaga kayang gawin ang friend ko. magnakaw. Pi-paay..ing-at-aan mo ang sa-rili Habang nagkakalkal ako mng basura mo..ma-hal na ma-hal kita..kapatid ko.. sa basurahan ng mga maykayang tao, iniisip ko, kung ano kaya ang buhay ko bago Hindi ko maintindihan ang damako napadpad sa lugar na iyon, bago naging daming lumukob sa akin sa mga sandaling ganun kamiserable ang buhay ko. Nang bi- iyon. Umiiyak ako,naguguluhan, nanghiglang nagkagulo sa may kanto, nakita ko si hinayang, nagagalit at nasasaktan. Bakit Annie tumatakbo palayo. Hinabol ko siya, ngayon lang? bakit ngayon ko lang naalala hinabol ko siya sa pinakamabilis na para- ang lahat? Ang pagpaslang sa mga maan na makakaya ko. Namamanhid na ang gulang naming ni Annie? Ang pagkawala binti ko sa katatakbo pero hindi ko iyon ng lahat-lahat sa amin. Ang pagkamaininda. Kailangan mahabol ang bestfriend tay ng mga pangarap namin. Bakit hindi ko. Alam kong kasunod ko ang mga parak, sinabi sa akin ng bestfriend ko ang laaht? pipilitin nilang hulihin si Annie, ikukulong Bakit niya inilihim? Hindi ko man lang nasa malamig bna selda. Maaari rin akong paramdam kung gaano ko siya kamahal. masangkot sa pangyayari , pero hindi ko Sa isang iglap nawalan ako ng pamilya, ng muna iniisip iyon. Nais kong Makita ang masasandalam,ng minamahal. Naisip ko, kaibigan ko, malaman kung ayos ang lagay hindi makatarungan ang buhay ko, kung niya. kailan nagkaroon ako ng pagkakataon ako ng pagkakataon na maging masaya, hindi Hindi ko inaasahan ang nasuotan pa rin ako pinahintulutan na maranasan naming kasulukan ni Annie, wala nang iyon. madadaanan, may pader na nakaharang! Takot na takot ako, hindi para sa sarili ko, Ipinikit ni Annie ang kanyang mga ngunit para sa taong tumayong magulang mata. Habang sinasambit ko ang mga katako sa halos apat na taon na hindi ko maa- gang lala ang sarili ko. Habang tinutugis kami ng awtoridad, isang pagbabalik-tanaw ang Ang sabi mo, lahat ng problema naaninag ko. Andun si Annie,ang ganda ng may solusyon, paano ko mahahanap ang damit, may ngiti sa mga labi. Palapit siya sagot sa mga tanong ko? Ngayong iniwan sa akin, bibigyan ako ng manika. Hawak- ninyo na naman ako? R.
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hawak ko ang kamay ng isang taong hindi ko maalala kung sino. Habang hawak din ng isa pa ang kamay ng bestfriend ko. Kung tutuusin makikita ang saya sa mga mukha ng mga taong nakapaligid sakin. Ngunit biglang naging malabo na ang lahat sa akin. Masakit sa ulo. Nabigla ako, isang putok ng baril ang narinig ko. At biglang bumagsak ang naglulupayos na katawan ng kaibigan ko sa mga kamay ko.
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Hindi kailangang pansinin. Papaano mo ipapakita sa ayaw tumingin? Paano mo ipaparinig sa ayaw makinig? Kung masaya silang ginagawa nila iyun, nasa kanila na iyon... Kapag sinasabing wala akong ginagawa at pangit ang nangyayari, e di anong conclusion doon?... Basta gagawin ko ang sa palagay ko ay tama at palagay ko may resulta na nangyayari.
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arahil ay may maidaragdag na naman sa ating mga bokabularyo sa pag-usbong ng salitang Noynoying, tampok ang isang malaking pangalan sa ating kasaysayan - si Pangulong NOYNOY AQUINO. Umani ng samut-saring reaksyon hindi lamang mula sa ating mga mamamayan kundi pati na rin sa buong mundo ang panibagong meme na nag-ugat pa mula mismo sa mga Pilipino. Ito ay matapos mailathala at maitampok sa Wikipedia,mga pandaigdigang news media kabilang ang The Wall Street Journal France24 LActualite Internationale, Los Angeles Times at Al Jazeera. Bukod pa rito, naging trending keyword din sa microblogging site na Twitter ang ukol sa salitang Noynoying. Hanggang sa kasalukuyan ay usap-usapan pa rin ang ukol sa naturang pakulo ng mga Pilipino.
Ano nga ba ang Noynoying, saan at paano ito nabuo? Noong Oktubre 8, 2011, unang nailathala ang salita sa Manila Standard Today. Ito ay matapos na batikusin ng mga kolumnistang sina Karl Allan and Christian Cardiente ng nabanggit na pahayagan ang ukol sa mabagal na pagaksyon ng administrasyon sa mga nasalanta ng bagyong Pedring at Quiel. Ang salita ay nabuo mula sa paglalaro sa salitang planking at sa palayaw ng Pangulo na Noynoy.
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Pagtatampok sa Boses ng Masang Pilipino sa Kalakarang Aquino
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BUNSOD NG MGA SULIRANIN Limang buwan matapos ang pagkakalathala ukol sa Noynoying, nagsimulang isakilos ito sa pamamagitan ng isang kilos protesta kung saan humiga,umupo at tumunganga ang mga demonstrador sa lansangan. Ito raw ay pagpapakita ng pagtutol at reaksyon sa katamarang ipinapakita ng Pangulong Aquino sa pagresolba sa mga nakabinbing suliranin ng bansa. REAKSYON AT AKSYON Sa patuloy na pag-ulan ng mga batikos sa kalakarang Aquino, nagbigay na rin ng pahayag media, pulitiko, mga empleyado ng gobyerno, ekonomista, at sa mga edukasyunal na institusyon. Ayon kay Vencer Crisostomo ng Anakbayan, ang Noynoying ay sumasalamin kung papaano ipinagsasawalang kibo ng Pangulong Aquino ang ukol sa pagtaas ng presyo ng langis at tuition fees. Noynoying is when you do nothing when in fact you have something to do dagdag pa niya. Noynoying assumes cruel insinuation of which the President is not or does possess. pahayag ni Elinando B. Cinco ng Manila Bulletin. Ikinukumpara niya si Pangulong Aquino kay Juan Tamad (Lazy John) na walang ibang ginawa kundi ang maghintay na lamang sa wala. Sa kabila ng mga negatibong pahayag ukol kay Pangulong Aquino, ay ipinagtanggol naman ng ilan ang administrasyon. Depensa ni Conrado de Quiros, batikang kolumnista ng Philippine Daily Inquirer, ang Noynoying ay horrendous contretemps lamang. Tinawag rin niya ang mga grupo ng mga nagpoprotesta na mga tagasuporta ng natalong kandidatong si Manny Villar noong nakaraang halalan. Bilang karagdagan sa argumento na ang kampanya at mga konotasyong iniuugnay sa Noynoying ay hindi wasto, sinabi ng ekonomistang si James Marasigan sa kanyang kolumn na Numbers Dont Lie sa Manila Bulletin na ang parang damong pagkalat ng Noynoying ay umusbong kung saan ang pundasyon ng ating ekonomiya ay umuunlad at tumatatag. Minaliit lamang ng Malacaang ang paggamit sa Noynoying sa mga kilos protesta. Ayon sa Presidential Spokesperson na si Edwin Lacierda, hindi raw bebenta ang pakulong Noynoying. Maging si Pangulong Aquino ay nagsalita na rin ukol sa isyu at sinabing ang Noynoying ay produkto lamang ng taong walang magawa at masabi. Hindi kailangang pansinin, Papaano mo ipapakita sa ayaw tumingin? Paano mo ipaparinig sa ayaw makinig? Kung masaya silang ginagawa nila iyon, nasa kanila na iyon... Kapag sinasabing wala akong ginagawa, at pangit ang nangyayari, e di anong konklusyon duon?... Basta gagawin ko ang palagay ko ay tama at palagay ko may resulta na nangyayari. Ito ang tugon ng Pangulong Aquino sa mga batikos na ibinabato sa kanya ng masang Pilipino. R.
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ng mga mamahaling pantalon at blusa. Buti sana kung may ukay-ukay na rin para sa bigas at gasolina baka ma- afford pa ang mga abobot at pampaganda. Sa mga nagtatrabaho naman, kailangan din nila ng mga sapatos, bag, at desenteng mga damit pang opisina na kung saan maaaring sa UK din matagpuan. Kahit pa mga kumot, kumporters, laruan, gamit sa opisina, kurtina at iba pa. Hindi natin maikakaila na nagiging bahagi na ito ng ating kultura. Sa katunayan kahit saang bayan-bayan ka yata magpunta may ukay-ukay kang makikita. Para silang kabuteng nakakalat kahit sa mga websites ay merong online shops selling na abot-kaya o ang tinatawag na vintage clothes. Ilang pindot-pindot lang makakahanap ka na ng papasa sa iyong panlasa.. Ngunit saan nga ba ito nagsimula? Ating alamin. Halinat ating halungkayin! Ang salitang ukay-ukay ay galing sa salitang Visaya na halukay na nangangahulugang paghahanap o paghahalungkat. Kaya naman tinawag na rin ito ng iba na wagwag. Ang pagu-ukay-ukay ay parang treasure hunting sapagkat literal kang maghahalungkat sa mga patungpatong at nakasalansang mga damit na branded. Kung bibilhin mo ang ganitong uri ng damit sa mga department store ay siguradong malulula ka sa taas ng presyo. Yun nga lang dito sa UK bonggang pagtitiyaga ang puhunan. Ang Ukay shopping ay nagsimula sa Baguio. Dito ito unang nakilala at kumalat na parang bakterya na naging paboritong puntahan kahit walang pera. Ayon sa mga sabi-sabi, itoy nagsimula noon pang dekada otsenta (80s). Dahilan sa sunud-sunod na kalamida na humahagupit sa ating bansa noon, may mga lumitaw na mga mapagkawanggawang pangkat ng mga dayuhang tinaguriang Salvation Army. Nagpapadala sila ng mga gamit nang kasuotan o second-hand galing sa ibang bansa bilang tulong sa mga mga nasalanta. Habang naiipon at dumarami ang dumarating na ganitong tulong, lumitaw naman ang mga taong ang tanging iniisip ay kumita business-minded ika nga. Bumibili sila ng maramihan sa napakamurang halaga at saka naman ibebenta sa publiko na ang presyoy may
Wagwag dito, wagwag doon. Halukay sa ibabaw, halungkat sa ilalim.

Iyan ang UK o mas kilala sa tawag na Ukay-ukay. Lugar kung saan maaari kang makapag-shopping at makapamili ng mga imported na kagamitan at kasuotan sa kunting perang dala. At kung susuwertehiy makakabingwit ng damit na branded nay mura pa. Kaya san ka pa? UK na! Ukay-ukay. Ito ang popular na pinagkakakitaan sa Pilipinas na patok na patok naman sa panlasa ng mga Pinoy. Sino nga ba naman ang hindi mawiwili sa ganitong uri ng pamimili na bukod sa makakatipid na, may kuwaliti pa. Sulit na ang bulsa, mag-eenjoy ka pa. Kaunting paalala lang po. Off-limits ang mga mahina ang baga at may mga hika (ekskyus me po!)... Sa panahon ngayon na ang presyo ng tinapay, harina, dayaper, langis, asukal, kape at gatas ay lalong tumataas. Sa mga ordinaryong mamamayay kukunting barya na lang ang natitira sa kanilang mga bulsa para bumili pa
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patong na. Dahil nga naman sa tawag ng pangangailangan kinuyog na rin naman ng masa, at dito ang negosyong ukay ay nagsimula. Ngunit ayon naman sa memorya ko kung naaalala nyo pa ang kantang Bongga ka Day, damit moy gawa ni Pitoy di nanggaling kay Eloys, noong dekada setenta (70s) hindi ukay ang tawag dito kundi segunda-mano. Naging popular ang bargain hunting hindi lang dahil sa itoy mura. Nagbibigay din ito ng sigla sa mga naghahalungkat lalo na kapag marami ang kakumpetensya na kapwa fashionista na hindi mapapalampas ang mga perfect white summer dress at mga kakaibang graphic-printed shirt. Meron ding bumibili ng mga kasuotang panlamig na magagamit sa trip abroad tuwing taglamig. Marami nga namang makukuhang gamit na kapakipakinabang pa. Isa pang rason kung bakit pinag-uumpukan ang ukay-ukay, lahat naman yata sa atiy gustong magkaroon ng designers piece sa murang halaga. May mga masuwerting mamimili na nakakakuha ng designer dress sa halagang dalawang daan lang na sa mga boutique ay inaabot ng libong halaga. Sa mga mahilig magshopping na walang gaanong pera, ito na ang sagot sa inyong problema. Sa panahong lahat ay nagmamahalan maaari ka pa ring magmukhang mayaman kahit damit ay mura lang. Kung pagiging eco-friendly naman ang pag-uusapan, pasok din ang ukay sa listahan. Bakit ika mo? Sa pamamgitan nito ang di masyadong mahalagang paggasta ay naiiwasan, natuto pa tayong mag-reuse, recycle o kaya pag restyle ng kasuotan, produktoy hindi pa nasasayang. Ang UKAY-UKAY ay may classes din: CLASS A- Brand New signature na mga damit na kadalasang may mga price tag. Itoy derektang nanggagaling mismo sa bagsakan ng produkto. Makikita ang ganitong mga damit kapag bagong dating o kapag nakita mo ang NEW ARRIVAL na karatula sa harap ng tindahan. Narito ang mga presyo: Pinakamataas na Php 150 para sa kasuotang pambabae at Php 200 para naman sa mga panlalake. Ang presyuhan ay batay sa pagiging bago hanggang sa pagiging slightly-used nito. Nagiiba din ang halaga sa bawat linggong dumadaan pagkatapos na maipaskel ang new arrival na karatula. Ang Php 150 na halaga ay bumababa sa Php120 hanggang sa 3 for Php100 nalang at ang Php200 sa Php150. Umaabot pa sa sengkwenta ang bentahan kung medyu may katagalan narin nang itoy dumating. Meron pa ngang Php30-15 hanggat ang mga kostumer ay meron pang mapipili. Kung interesado ka sa ganitong negosyo kailangang mayroon kang kontak sa ibang bansa na siya mong magiging supplyer. Ayon sa taong nakausap namin, ang isang kahong may lamang higit sa 200 piraso ng mga damit ay nagkakahalaga ng Php9000. Bahala ka nang magkuwenta. Hindi sila nag-i-isyu ng BIR receipt kaya walang buwis na binabayaran. Ang may-ari ay nagbabayad lang sa renta ng lugar at sahod ng mga emlpeyado. Kung gusto mong magnegosyo ng kagaya nito, magsimula ka nang maghanap ng kontak sa ibang bansa at magtarget ng magandang puwesto. Para naman sa mga nagdadalawangisip sa pagsuot ng mga second-hand na damit, madali lang ang sagot. Gumamit lang ng mga malalakas na detergent at kunting patak ng panlanggas o pamatay mikrobyo sa paglaba ng pinamili galing sa ukay bago ito gamitin. Maari ring banlian sa mainit na tubig para mamatay ang bakterya at upang maalis ang pag-aalala. Iyan ay ayon sa mga eksperto. Sa pagpili naman ng mga tamang kasuotan, isaalang-alang ang panahon at okasyon kung saan mo ito gagamitin para itoy hindi masayang at hustong mapakinabangan. Iwasang pumili ng mga damit na wala sa porma na magpapaalala sa iba kung saan mo ito nakuha. Sa mga fashionista na nais ay laging naiiba at gustong madagdagan ang damit na kanilang koleksyon ngunit nagtitipid sa paggasta, UK ay puntahan at baka doon matagpuan. Sa mga ordinaryong mamamayan naman na lahat ng mahahalagang bilihin ay nakalista, subukang mag UK at maghanap ng kasuotang papasa sa panlasa sa murang halaga. Halukay na! R.
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sets of I wish to congratulate the new rtment and h depa student council officers in eac aware that we campus. And to all who are un councils adminare already under new student ht; whether you istration: Yes, youve read it rig e it or not. knew it or not, whether you lik se I cant afford I reacted surprised not becau se knowing that to pay for the fee rather becau ney up from a my parents do not just pick mo be spent wisely. money tree, every cent should know where my Therefore, it is just proper to right and duty. 180 pesos go; besides its my Caught Unaware Many were caught unaware on m 8:00 in the February 21, 2012, Tuesday, fro n when the morning to 5:00 in the afternoo and teachers alike election took place. Students some of the more were wondering what made e of PSU Goa camor less 4,000 student populac once whove pus busy. Good for those lucky s posted in some read the few teeny-tiny notice pus about the inconspicuous areas in the cam for those who Student council elections, bad nt mind at all. didnt, worse for those who did Where do 180 go? divided The FSC fee we pay for is sub of every Student to the FSC fund and the fund They are supposed Council in each department. ich will directly to use this for their projects wh h part of the sum benefit the students. Althoug iversity activities they have collected goes to un t, have we seen like Intramurals, other than tha cant projects? If any palpable, useful and signifi s point, try getting youre still not awaken till thi the multiply a calculator, key in 1-8-0, press has more or less sign, key in 4-0-0-0 (PSU Goa ls sign and you 4,000 students), press the equa two round eyes. get 720,000 right in front your Seven hundred FSC Fee Wake Up! We altogether throw deal with ester and that As early as now, we already twenty thousand pesos per sem are to face after NDRED FOURTY a prototype of the system we is ONE MILLION FOUR HU a job. Like a typical emwe spend college once we land THOUSAND PESOS a year! Do zen mandated simple intraployed and earning Filipino citi 40,000 Philippine pesos for a (students) are required 1,4 by law to pay taxes, we y? Now, do we still dont mind ry semester murals annuall eve to pay a high price of 180 pesos per semester or 360 a year? call FSC (Federa- paying 180 upon enrollment for what we . This is alongside tion of Student Councils) Fee What do you do? and PFA fee) explained with two other fees (Radiance I once asked someone after I the tuition and miscelu do? and he we pay separately from this thing to him What do yo ask you ong the three, FSC fee is the laneous fees. Am nothing, literally. Now let me u pay 40 and in you replied me nothing! The most costly (In Radiance yo the same question. Dont tell fee). t country in the pay 90 for the PFA Philippines is the most corrup the Kabanng world because we know that most Filipinos Reacted surprised Bayan is being robbed and yet university, I I am not When I first enrolled in the placent. Dont get me wrong, how high the FSC are com cil officials are reacted kind of surprised on saying that our Student Coun to the USG(University Stunot miss to ask fee is, as compared corrupt. Its just that we should ying for in my today will deterdent Government) fee I was pa and participate. What we are some fellow students previous school. I asked are tomorrow. The Philippines ow how high mine what we to kn crooked about this and many seemed ain on top of the worlds most nt care at all. They will rem ed as if we dont they were paying and yet do countries if we remain confid ering where their 180 pesos were not even wond care. shocked about go. I seemed pulubi acting I stopped asking. the 180 thingy, I thought so
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An example Let me give you an example. Lets not go far. Where were you on February 21? What were you doing that day? I bet less tha n half of the PSU students will say that they par ticipated in the elections. In the Philippines where Democracy is being observed, it is dur ing poll when we exercise our right to delegate our power to rule. The power is actually in us, the people. We only elect officials whom we trust so that there will be national and loca l leaders. The right to vote is a very vital factor in Democracy. In our case, Student Election is essential. It is the act of delegating our pow er to the Student Leaders we trust. It should be characterized with utmost fairness and tran sparency on the part of the COMELEC (the incu mbent Student Council officials) and 100% par ticipation on the part of the students. The rules, most importantly, should be defined and clear and everyone should spend time knowing them while the responsible official s exert utmost effort of informing the student -voters.
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aging students to run for positions. In effect, some departments have had no election s since only one candidate per position have filed candidacy.Student-voters knew nothin g about the election, in fact many were surpris ed when told today is the elections and many ask election for what? Some incumbent officers (who act as the Commission on Election) were form ing their own line-ups. Isnt they are suppos ed to be non-partisan? Isnt they should enc ourage as many students as they can to join the elections rather than having their own Ma nok? There were no Miting de Avance ma de in departments that had conducted elec tions. Miting de Avance is a very important part of an election. Since elementary all of us were exposed to student government election s and we all can testify that each election has Miting de Avance where student-voters are given the privilege to view and compare the can didates and their platforms. I guess we do not understand its relevance and vitality to an elec tion. The election was done in a hurry. The re was no enough time for the preparatio ns. The Failure of Election candidates and the COMELEC alike wer e obAlthough no Failure of Election in any viously unprepared. Everyone is not prepared. department was declared, I guess if we really It was as if the election was just a joke overare active participants in the said elec tion, in looking its importance. Again, in my opinion, my Dissenting Opinion, there could have it was a mess. The election that we had didnt been. As what they say, Bato-bato sa langit serve its main purpose. If there were some ang tamaan wag magagalit, I am not pinwho are active enough, the authenticit y of the pointing anyone. I would just like to wri te to election could have been contested. Hel lo? inform, with faith that the future elec tions will 1,440,000 pesos is at stake! no longer be the same. The following are some I am not writing this for any purpose of the explicit mistakes I have observed. other than causing change in the most viThe information about the election was tal event in the Student Government. Let not properly disseminated. It should have us all act and participate. Theres no roo been one of the major events in the cam m pus for complacency. We are being trained to be but it seemed to be an activity only of a few. responsible citizens of the Philippines . What Aside from posting few small posters in alwe are today will determine what we will be most hidden parts of the campus, resp onsible tomorrow. R. persons havent made any effort of enc ourRADIANCE
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This article is a sequel to the issue Whether You like It or Not. The purpose is to answer point by point the different issues raised. do? Nothing? It does not just end with that typical word. It can be interpreted as I-do-not-haveto-worry. Yes, worry no more! Simply because the Student Council of each department/campus Caught aware underwent an evaluation when it comes to the financial statement being presented to the ScreenBefore the election last February 21, 2012, ing Committee. And since then the said committhere was already a Memorandum floated by the tee make things regarding the financial statement Office of student Affairs on January 26, 2012, al- clear before the tenure ends. After clearing out most a month ahead before the student. Election where does 180 pesos go, do we still have doubts? that everyone is already aware of the upcoming What can we do? activity. Considering the fact that as a student and part of this institution it is also our obligation Failure of Election to become aware and should have the initiative to know various concerns happening inside the Yes, there was no failure of election deUniversity. Notices were also posted on the bul- clared in any department because there is actually letin boards not on HIDDEN parts of the Campus. no problem encountered during the student elecMaybe hidden for those who are not mindful of tion. The insisted problem is not actually a probwhat was posted on the board. Many were caught lem; only some people are making things compliaware but acting like theyre not. cated. Reacted Surprised
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To zero out the conflict let us clear out the alleged mistakes insisted. The information was Yeah, its our right and DUTY to know properly disseminated as the memorandum rewhere the payment of 180 pesos go, so that we garding the election was floated a month earlier will not ask anymore where the payment goes. before the activity and we would like to reiterate Actually, we should not be surprise about the fees that announcements were not posted in HIDDEN especially when you came from Private school parts. It was posted on bulletin boards, considered and transferred to a Public University. Obviously visible to everyone. Posters and announcements theres a big difference, right? Yes, we have dif- were small since the funds have already been ferent perception. Students no longer wonder and consumed to PALPABLE, USEFUL and SIGNIFIcare at all how HIGH the fees because they are CANT projects of the Council. much aware where their payment goes and why they pay for it. Another thing, we really dont need to encourage persons to win for a position. If the spirit of Where do 180 go? leadership is innate to your personality, then, you yourself would volunteer and run for a position. It is right that FSC fee is subdivided to the FSC fund to every Student Council in each departAlso, incumbent officers are not the ones ment. To clear out the question, the Php 160.00 of acting as members of the COMELEC. According 180 goes to the fund of every College/School and to Article VI, Section 4 of the Constitution and By the only amount that goes to the Federation is Php Laws of Federation of Student Council, the COM20.00. This small amount is allotted to the fund- ELEC shall be composed of the Dean of Student ing of the projects of the Federation and for the Affairs and two (2) past Federation Officers as conduct of various activities. Whether you know members and not the incumbent officers as indiit or not, the federation has contributed and had cated. Therefore, the COMELEC was non-partialready materialized PALPABLE, USEFUL and san. SIGNIFICANT projects like the Material Recovery Facility and the renovation of the cottage. Wake Furthermore, Miting de Avance was no lonup! Get your calculator, press 2-0 then multiply it ger made since the University does no longer want by 4-0-0-0 (PSU has more or less 4,000 students) to interrupt the classes which have already been press the equal; sign and you get 80,000 right in greatly interrupted due to the University activities front of your two round eyes. Wake up! 80,000 such as Charter Day Celebration, etcetera,etcetera. per semester and that is 160,000 only in a year- Besides, during the room to room campaign, canThis is the only budget of the Federation. 180.00 didates were already given time for their candido not entirely go to the funds of the FSC and its dacy. not ONE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED FOURTY We are not writing this article to create any THOUSAND PESOS a year! Now, who doesnt conflict between the Publication and the FSC. This mind where the 180 go? is only to pinpoint and clarify vague points which What do you do? have been misunderstood. We are just writing for truth and freedom in the light of democracy As students, what do we really need to whether you know it or not. R
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GALLERY OF THOUGHTS
Unsent
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Theres something I remember that I wish I forgot Now that its over and weve totally shifted apart Tears that soaked my pillow hidden behind my eyes Without anyone seeing how I cried all night Knowing you is like winning in a lottery It just happened and came unexpectedly But losing you is a life sudden into misery Left behind and being cast away This world seems so unfair Like a dreadful nightmare That makes people sick and pathetic Isnt perfect and always complicated Were a love story gone tragically A perfect dream turned into an agony Like a claptrap thats hardly spoken Taking my heart with you to love no more Youre the person whom should protect me from peril Who should comfort in time of my sorrows I hope past can be an oblivious one That cures aches from its distressing scars So till our glowing embers of spirit met again When our hearts sails back to your heart After the beauty starts to die I then believed that nothing is forever.
Hoping for Nothing

Erlin Bradecina Things are at peace, Seems not to cease. When Im with thee. And youre with me. Happy moments Ive ever had Living my life with your helping hands. Nothing can be compared to the meaningful experiences weve shared. My life is really complete Through the joy I felt, And to everyday journey, Here comes the sweetest day. I thought It wouldnt be replaced By tears and grief. I cant remember even a little mistake, For you to ignore and forget those happy moments.
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Tagumpay, Diyos ang Nagbigay

Jennifer D. Cordeta
Sa isang punong malabay akoy naghihinatay Musmos na kaisipay sa malayo naglalakbay, Ang tanging hinahangad ay guminhawa sa buhay. Noong ako ay bata ay laging inaakay Ni ayaw mawalay sa tabi ni inay, At sa bawat pagdesisyon handa syang umalalay.
Pag-ibig sa CyberWorld
Aljohn Tansico, BSEd4
Nang akoy lumaki na at handa nang iwanan Sa malayong lugar ay aking napuntahan, Mag-aaral ako roon,sapagkat kailangan. Sa unang pagdating sa lugar na malayo Hindi man sabihin, ako ay nanibago, Puso koy masaya sa mga bagay na nakita. Lumipas ang mga araw, mga buwan at taon Tila kalungkutan sakiy dumalaw ngayon, Ang mga matay nahugasan sa mga luhang dumaloy At nang ang araw na problemay dumating Inisip na kapag iniluhay mamapawi na rin, Ngunit nagkamali at lalong lumalim. Akoy naghanap ng pagkalinga ng ina Kung nandito siya akoy natulungan sana, Wala akong nagawa kundi patuloy sa pagluha Sa aking pag-iisay aking naalala Sa mga patas na libro,isa roon ang kakaiba Napangiti ako at aking kinuha. Nang aking buksan, pagkatao koy naliwanagan Kumalat ang liwanag at bumalot sa katawan, Sa aking pagbasa problemay lumisan. Tama ang panagako sa libro na aking nabasa Saanman pumaroon akoy may kasama, Kaya dating pagluhay napalitan ng saya. Bakit ako malulungkot ngayon sa buhay Kung ang Diyos na mabutiy kasama ko sa paglalakbay At ang mga panagako nila ay buhay ngang tunay. Sa kanyang pangako na aking pinanghawakan Tulad ako ngayon ng malagong puno sa batisan, Dahoy luntian at namumunga sa kapanahunan. Babalik na ako sa piling ni Inay Dala ko na ang mga inaning tagumpay, Kasama ko ang Diyos na siya ang may bigay.
Yahoo! Ikaw ay aking nakilala Friendster ang turing sa bawat isa, Ngunit di naglaon ikaw ay naka Date In Asia Kaya Twinetter kita saan man mapunta Flixster ka sa buhay ko Woome ang tinitibok ng aking puso, Kaya sa Photobucket ko ikaw ang panalo Maging sa Skype, ikaw ang gustong makita ko Sa Facebook ay naging karelasyon ko Kaya Farmville ng puso ko ay yumaman ng husto, Kahit may Ninja Saga pang mamagitan sa labang ito Tetris ang ipanglalaban ko sa Dota mo. Sa Youtube din ikaw ay panalo Sa puso kong ito ay ni-like ng abot milyong katao Multiply ang inabot kaya humusto Umabot sa Top Ten Sites sa buong mundo Ngunit Bloggers ay dumami Worms at Viruses na Trojan ay namayani, Anti-Avira at Kaspersky ang ginamit ko upang relasyong ito ay wag maloko MSN san man ako pumunta Ikaw parin ang hinanap ng aking Mozilla Minahal kita ng sobra-sobra Sa Google lang pala kita mahahanap aking sinta.
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Panaginip Lang
teiluj Paraiso na ang dulot ay kariktan Di maampat daluyong ng kaligayahan, Diway nasa alapaap ng kawalan Kawalang malayo sa katotohanan. Palasyong tinagpi sa king guni-guni Ako ang Reyna ng mundong hinabi, Pagsintay walang kaparis ni sa muni Kaulayaw, kapiling Haring tinatangi. Haring gawat guhit ng imahinasyon Lalaking laman ng pusong naglilimayon, Syang tagatanggol ng Reynang mahinahon Siya ring kaagapay buong maghapon. Walang kaagaw ni kapalit sa puso Ng aking Hari na siyang namumuno, Wangis ay molave, pagsintang nabuo Wagas na pag-ibig sadyang pinagtagpo. Kastilyoy malaya sa hirap at dusa Tigib ng ligaya ang bawat umaga, Punot sagana,walang hahanapin pa Kahariang binuoy sa ming dalawa. Ayaw imulat o ibukas ang mata Baka masira maglahong parang bula, Kahariang itinayo sa king diwa Nangangambang Hari ay biglang mawala.
Nasaan ka o Hari ng Antok?

alejaliva Kung nakakatunaw ang titig at tingin, Natunaw na sana itong puting dingding, Kung nakapupunit.lagkit ng paningin, Ang kisameng itoy punit-punit na rin! Ang tangi kong tanong sa pusot isipan, Kailan darating pilak mong kariktan? Tigib ng pasakit itong katauhan, Uhaw sa piling mo pati kapalaran! Nakikiramay pa,nakikisiphayo, Panahon sa labas,sa pusod ng mundo, Ang ugong ng ulan ay nakikipaglaro, Sa kulog at kidlat na di nagbibiro! Akoy nanangis kay Bathalang ganap, Na masilayan na ang anghel na hangad, Akoy inalipin ng kahabag-habag, Ang ukab ng talim,dito nakalagmak! Bakit nagkakait abang kapalaran, Dugot mga luha laging nakaabang, Ang paghihintay koy ibig nang sukuan, Alindog mo pala ay di matatagpuan! Saan ka nagpunta Hari kong antok? Pusong hilahil ngayoy nagmumukmok, Sa pait ng ala-alay nais makalimot, Itong pusong sa pag-ibig ay nalugmok! Saan ka nagpunta Hari ng antok? Hindi mo ba ibig na ako ay itampok? Hindi mo dalawin ang abang napapagod? Hindi tuloy ako makaamot ng tulog!
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Tigsik ko ining PSU Sa nakaaging taon, naging dalan ang progreso Kalidad na edukasyon, iyo ang tuyo Karahayan ang gusto sa satuyang puturo Tigsik ko ining satong maestra Nagpupuyat mag-adal matukaduan sana kita Alagad ining ibang estudyante ta Minakralase sanang dae nagprepara Tigsik ko man ining si noy! Iyo noy! Iyo noy! Mayo syang ibang mansay kundi kung siirisay-isay. Tigsik ko ining mga estudyante Kung makareklamo, wagas mayong masabi Alagad dae lamang kaiyan nagkairisip May naginibo man daw o puro lang sipsip Tigsik ko ining Greenwork Place ta Parilinigan daa ang sabi ninda Alagad ang iba dae gayod tao magbasa Nagkawaralat ati sa tigtambayan ninda Tigsik ko uning dakulang plywood na green ano man daw an sa paghiling? Design sa satung pagrurugaring o patama sa mga taong daeng kiling? Tigsik ko ining pasilidad digdi sa PSU Biyong namamarong garu sana man barbekyu Mag-agi ka sana duman sa sadit na pasilyo Basug-basog ka na kan parong, mabutog pa tulak mo
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Tigsik ko man itong mga taong istrikto kuno! sabihan kang trabaho daa sana asin maporopasenya pa daa mala ta pasikat man lang talaga Tigsik ko pa si sir! Ngisi duman asin pauruapir! Arog kaan ang suno ko! Alagad dapat istrikto papurupano Tigsik ko ang lawa sa sanga Anu man ta yaon duman sana sya? dae daw nagngangalaw ang panga sa kakamasid o hugak nya talaga.. Tigsik ko ining boy na all around Kung makaasta daog pa so guard Nasa lugar pa man daw pag-estrikto niya? O labi-labi na sana pagpasali sa iba Tigsik ko pa man giraray siya Iyo, pigtiwalaan maray kang iba Kundi magrayu-rayo siya,asin matakot na Ta biyu-biyo na maykulog boot saiya Tigsik ko ika, kung nagbabasa ka Makiaram ka na urawang amay pa Dae magturug-turog kung may mata man sana Tagakiling ka sa too, asin sa wala Baka makahiling ka makaapod presensiya Arug ni boy na all around kung umasta O ang gibu-gibo kang paraating eskwela Baka lamang may pakinabang ka pa.
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natakot noong pinigilan mo siya at sinabi mo na pumapayag ka na sa gusto niya mahal na mahal mo siya at baka itakwil ka ng mga magulang pag nalaman ang tungkol sakin. Hindi mo bako mahal mommy? Kasalanan ba ako? Nagmamakaawa ako noon pero hindi mo ako pinakinggan, hindi mo ako nagawang ipaglaban at panindigan! Di ba kayo ang gumawa sakin bakit ayaw nyo sakin? Sana ipinaglaban mo ako at pinanindigan ako ni Papa. Sana naging handakayo nun. Sana pinag-isipan ninyo ako. Sana naging responsible kayo. Kasi dahil sa padlus-dalos kayo sinimulan ninyo ako at binigyang buhay nang wala sa tamang panahon. Wala sana ako sa madilim at makipot na lugar na ito. Hindi sana ako nagdadalamhati ngayon. Hindi ninyo iginalang ang aking karapatan. Makasalanan kayo! Hindi ba kayo inuusig ng mga budhi ninyo? Hindi kayo makatarungan! Lalo na ikaw mommy, pilit mo akong inalis sayong sinapupunan at inilagay sa garapon at parang nakalalasong bagay na itinapon sa basurahan. Hindi mo baa lam na pumipintig na ang aking puso noon kasabay ng pintig ng iyong puso? Sarili mo akong dugot laman ngunit hindi ka amn lamang nangiming akoy kitlin. Binigyan mo ako ng buhay subalit ikaw mismo ang pumutol dito. Isang buhay ang iyong winakasan. Sana naglalaro rin ako. Sana may tela rin ang aking katawan. Sana lumaki rin ako. Sana kasama ko kayo ni Papa. Sana masaya tayo ngayon. Sana... sana...sayang mommy,sayang... R
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Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday to
Dapat nga ba akong magsaya? Hay mag-isa na naman ako. Buong buhay ko mag-isa na lang ako palagi. Ilang taon na bang nagdiriwang ako ng kaarawan na nag-iisa? Isa...dalawa... ah oo nga pala dalawang taon na ako ngayon. Mabuti pa ang ibang bata masaya tuwing sasapit ang kaarawan. Sabagay hindi ko naman masyadong alam ang salitang kaarawan. Nakakainggit sila. Malayang nakpaglalaro kasama ang buong pamilya at mga kaibigan. Ano kaya ang pakiramdam kapag yakap ng inat ama? Siguro nakakakiliti kasi yung bata humahagikhik. Pano kaya maglaro? Ano ba yun? Naririnig ko lang naman iyon sa mga bata. At yung mga tela sa katawan nila ang gagara. Tumutubo kaya iyon sa kanila? Bakit ako hindi tinutubuan? Hindi na yata masasagot ang mga tanong ko, wala namang sumasagot sakin. Kahit si mommy hindi nako naaalala nun. Ano ba namang bahay ko to ang liit nasa basurahan pa. Bakit nga ba ako napunta dito? Ah... oo naaalala ko na, dito pala ako inilagay ni mommy . Pero bakit ganun mommy? Bakit ka umiiyak nun? Bakit biglang nagalit si Papa. Bakit niya sinabi na paghindi mo ako inalis iiwanan ka niya? Takot ba siya sa akin? Tinawag niya akong responsibilidad, yun ba ang pangalan ko? Sabi niya pa magiging pabigat daw at sagabal ako. Hindi pa raw kasi siya handa at hindi niya pa kaya. Mabigat ba ako? Naguguluhan talaga ako noon. Bigla akong
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SA MAKASAYSAYANG POOK NA ITO, SA BUNDOK SAMAT, SAKOP NG PILAR,LALAWIGAN NG BATAAN, IBINAON ANG PANULUKANG BATO UKOL SA PAGTATAYO NG DAMBANA NG KAGITINGAN, SA PANAHON NG PAMAMAHALA NG PANGULONG FERDINAND E. MARCOS. Ika-14 ng Abril 1966
Such were the words inscribed in the landmark marker of Dambana ng Kagitin- HISTORY gan or Shrine of Valor. Bataan was among the first provinces to If you love to see great views, this is rise in revolt against Spanish tyranny. Long one way to do it. Just make sure youre not before the outbreak of World War II, Bataafraid of heights or anything. When youre at an already earned herself a secure place in the top, it suddenly feels really, really high, the history of the Philippines. The prince of so make sure not to forget to breath and just Filipino printers, Tomas Pinpin, a native of relax. Appreciate the Shrine, the scenery and Abucay, who either authored or co-authored history all in one in Bataan. some of the oldest books in the Philippines and printed them himself between 1616 to THE PENINSULA OF BATAAN 1639 in the printing press located inside the Abucay Catholic Church. Bataan Peninsula is located southwards When the Pacific War broke out in from the Western shores of Central Luzon, 1941, the selection of the Peninsula as the loforming the enclosed and well-sheltered cale of the last defensive stand by Manila Bay to the east that is nearly cut off from the open China Sea in the west. The narrow outlet separates the peninsula from Corregidor Island and Cavite to the South.
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you may hire a tricycle that charges at least 100 per head. The road going to the shrine really woke up my senses. It was like going on a rollercoaster ride, only longer. The shrine also has a viewing deck within its arms. It is connected to the colonnade by a zigzag road so you need to do some considerable climbing before you reach the foot of the cross. The cross is built with relief images and embossed figures all throughout the lower part of the cross with images of the countrys heroes, soldiers, civilians and pictures reflecting parts of the Bataan history. The doors going into the elevator are also filled with tiny relief images of Rizal in his execution, war images and more.
the USAFFE against the invading Japanese forces brought fame and infamy to Bataan. The loss of life and property cannot be estimated. Bataan then became the symbol of valor and tenacity in its hopeless stand against the much superior invading Japanese Imperial Forces. Today, a national landmark called the SHRINE OF VALOR (DAMBANA NG KAGITINGAN) stands majestically on top of the Mt. Samat in Pilar as testimony to the gallantry and sacrifices of the men and women who with their blood, tears and sweat made the grounds of Bataan hallow. Being able to be there in Bataan was already an honor for me. Aside from my curiousness, I was anxious to know what this shrine of valor was all about, not even knowing fully what had happened in Bataan. It was only then, after my visit to Bataan that I truly realized and appreciated what these men have done for the country.
During our tour, the service elevator was working that time so were lucky or else we have to climb the 416-steps staircase all the way up. It holds atleast 10 persons and cost P10 for those who would like to go up into the shrine.There was a long queue of people (student journalists) waiting to go up so we waited for our turn to get accommoABOUT MT. SAMAT dated. The elevator is tiny so if youre claustrophobic that could be a problem. The ride Mt. Samat is located in Pilar town of up is only less than a minute but when you Bataan. While others make it a trip to climb are at the top, you will appreciate the view the mountain itself, the mountain is more of the Bataan Peninsula. popular for the Dambana ng Kagitingan or the Shrine of Valor which stands at its peak. At the top of the cross (or at least where The Shrine at the top was built to honor the the arms are), there are two rooms separated Filipinos and American soldiers who had by the middle where the elevator rises. The fought for the country during the World War rooms are empty except for some army artiII. Standing at 92 meters or 302 ft and located facts and a chain of chairs to sit on at an area of approximately 74 and glance at the beautiful view through the hectares and at the mountain height of 555 window sills. meters of 1821 meters below sea level, the white cross was built in commemoration of The view from the top is just breaththe Battle of Bataan in 1942. taking and the mountain breeze is so relaxing. It was a memorable climb and journey If you are a bit of adventurer you may over one of the most important historical opt to walk the 7 km stretch of road places of the Philippines. A perfect way to leading up to the Shrine winding uphill or end the day tour. R
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ni Manay Kaday 1. URANIUM
Madahom daw su pagkakonstruhir kan satuyang edificio. Mahiwason pati sagkod madahomon. Kaya ngani kaini magakomodar bako lang ginatos kundi ribong tawo. Alagad, ano man daw ta pag-uran sa luwas, uran man sa laog? Mala ta kang graduation kang ladderized courses, igwang mga balde na nakasalod sa likod kang mga naggradwar. Ano na ngani su ngaran kaitong edificiong ito? Nalingaw kaya ako. Uranium man nanggad ito hade?
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Ang RADYANS bilang opisyalmenteng boses kan mga estudyante, minataong dalan sa mga manlaenlaen na huruding-huding asin ngurob-ngurob manungod sa mga ekspereyensya habang nagtetenir digdi sa namomot-an tang Pi-es-U. Komo, para sa mga estudyante, ini ang nagsisirbing dalan sa katanosan. Paraber kan mga patara-tara, uya na ang mga bagay-bagay na nakaabot sa samuyang kaaraman na dapat maisihan kan gabos. Hapihap, pitik, rapado! ang pagklase. Sadiring sikap dapat kumbaga. Sabagay, tama man. Pero, ano pa daw ang kamugtakan kan samuyang pigbabayad para tukduan kami kan mga dapat ming manud-an kung maselfstudy man sana? Makasupog man kung makua lang kita ning makua kan bagay na dae ta man lamang pinagpagalan. Bakong iyo, hade?
5. MI ULTIMO RAPADO
Ang satuyang pagiging estudyante may kakabit na mga obligasyon. Naglaog kita digdi nin huli ta nasasabutan ta ang mga responsibilidad na aatubangon ta. Duwang klase sana ang mga estudyante, enot itong mga minatao nin espwerso sa pagkomple sa mga obligasyones asin rekisitos kan pagklase bago pa man ang mga inalokar na deadline asin ang ikaduwa iyo ang mga tawong mayong labot asin pagmakulog sa saindang pagklase. Ang hapot, arin kita diyan? Siring man kaan ang dibisyon kang iba pang nasa laog kan institusyon na ini. Ano daw ang mag rasones kan mga tawong nasa ikaduwang klase? Sa mga estudyante, ano kaya ang pwede? Asin sa mga maestro y maestra, ano man ang dahilan ? Busy? Tighugakan? O baka mayo man talagang bibilangon na numero kaya minaresulta na lang sa pagtao ning CEILING GRADE. Ano ang mga iba pang rasones? Tibaad pwede pa man gayod ikonsiderar. Bueno, tama na muna ining satuyang rarapaduhan ta baka magkaralanog o magralata na man. Nasa satuya ang desisyon kung kita mapalugi asin mapaagrabyado. Yaon man garay sa sato kung kokonsiderahon ta ang mga bagay-bagay sa satong palibot. Alagad, pirmi niatong tandaan na ang KONSIDERASYON pag dinugangan pa nin KONSIDERASYON minaresulta sa REPETISYON. Bilang mga estudyante, derechos ta na iluwas an satuyang mga nasasaboot sa maray na pa-agi. May mga boses kita kaya ikurahaw ta. Ang kibad na mentalidad asin bakong maninigong mga gawi-gawi maitatanos sana kung satuya ining tutuyawon asin hihirahon. R
2. NATURE PARK
Kang pagtour palan, nagbisita kami sa Park and Wildlife. Mapreskohon maray an paros huli sa kadakulan kan kakahuyan sa laog. Labi-labi pa pati ang pagpapaayos asin pagpapagayon sa saindang mga pasilidades. Saro sa mga mahihiling mo duman iyo an sarong maisog na nilalang na nasa entrada kan park. Bwelo kayang magrasay-rasay ang mga nilalang duman ta kawasang wildlife baya. Iyo palan, igwa man palan duman mga angawit. Mala ngani ta siniwitan kami kang nagdara kaming kakanon sa laog. Garo, tigpapasabot na bawal man ang plastic sa laog. Aw, ano daw mannanggad?
3. SISTEMANG NGANGA
Ayos talaga su kolukasyon kang mga estudyanteng namansayan mi. Nakaturukaw-tukaw, uruurugma asin pwerte ang kisam-kisam kang saindang paboritong kakanon sa may pasamano kan edificio ninda. Hayahay maray! Igwa kaming hinapot na saro sainda. Naisihan mi na igwa palan sindang tighahalat duman. Mga alas nwebe y medya daa ang haralatan. Alagad, pag-agi mi utro, mga pirang minutos na lang gayod ito bako mag alas dyes imedya, yaon pa man guiraray sinda duman. Mayo pa su saindang katagbuan. Istoryahe pa daw kami. Sistemang Nganga?
4. SELF-STUDY
Da best talaga su advise samo, nainkaminar kaming maray na magtultol sa pag-adal. Magself-study daa sagkod dae maray magpara-asa sa instructor. Bilang mga estudyante sa kolehiyo, dapat man nanggad kitang maging responsible sa satuy-
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Dear Lolo, Bakasyon na lo! Excitedun kuta po ako mag-uli ta kadakul akong istorya saimo kundi garo mayo po akong pag-asang makauli ta busy kaming maray dahil sa Book Review ming dae matapos-tapos. Sabagay nag-eenjoy na man po ako digdi sa librong ining pig-aadalan mi dawa makapalun asin nagkapirang volumes po. FaceBook po ang title kaini lo. Pero bako po tungkol sa Facebook ang iistorya ko saimo ta dae mo ito magugustuhan. Boring! Speaking of Boring po lo... Bako talagang boring ang Charter Anniversary Celebration mi! Bongga po lo. Engrande! Pinaghandaan talaga po kang admin. May fireworks display pa po na first time kong mahiling sa buong buhay ko! Invisible yata po si apod ninda kaidto. Sagkod lo, ang pinaka-magayun na part po kaidtong Charter Celebration mi iyo ang Conferment of Honoris Causa duman sa Presidente nin Manila Hotel. Sosyal! Malang sa Manila pa po tig-ganap. Pero po mayo pa man campus sa Manila ang PSU. Gusto lang po nindang duman ganapun. Dawa ang buong Partido State University po ang nagcecelebrar, piling mga tao lang po ang napaduman ta EXCLUSIVE po kaya lo. Bako po palan delayed ang election kang Student Council mi! Kawasang Automated Elections po lo. Sa sobrang high-tech po dae nag-aararam ang ibang mga estudyante, may bago na palan ning set of officers. Pati si induction po lo, Automatic! Bilib man talaga ako sa FSC! Saludo ako sainda. Mga automatic! Yan ang gusto ko!Nabanggit ko na man lang po lo ang word na gusto, aram mo po lo, nagdakul-dakul po ang populasyon kang PSU this year. Gustong-gusto talaga magkralase kang mga estudyante ta nahihiling po ninda ang importansya nin edukasyon! Magayun ngani po ano? Mga desidido. Patunay po kang sobrang pagkadesidido, may mga nagpapa-eskwelahan po na nakapangharong pa. Garo dae pa nangangarigos ta malang excited makanuod, ano lo? Dae nakaralaba asin nakapralantsa nin uniporme ta malang napuyat magiribo nin mga projects. Ini mang mga guards, dae naiintindihan na busy maray ang mga estudyante kaya dae na minairintindi nin itsura asin sulot. Aw ta dae pinaparalaog! Si mga dae nakablack-shoes, dae pinapalaog. Dae naiintindihan na mayong pambakal ta naubos sa pagbakal nin Librong Facebook tas pan-load! Importante po iyan na maray kaysa sa Black shoes! Kung ako man po ang kukumustahun mo, ayos man po ang pagklase ko. Pirmi pong nag-lalaog ang mga teachers ko. Dawa busy sinda, tigpipirit talaga ninda makalaog sa mga klase ninda ta ini po mga obligasyon ninda. Dae po nasasayang ang pinapadara nindong tuition ta kung maabsent man sinda, may makeup class! Isipun mo po ang higos kang mga teachers na ini. Alas-siete na nin banggi nagleleksyon pa. Dawa may school activity go lang ng go. Kung dae man po makalaog ta puyat si sir, nagpapapa-SELF STUDY! Sobrang higos po kaya ni sir. Pati sa harong pigdara pa ang gibuhon. Kaya kami nag-SESELF STUDY na lang ta naiintindihan mi kaya si sir. Ok lang kami ta kaya mi man. Genius gayod ano lo? Gusto po talaga ninda kaming makanuod ta malang PSU, Where Quality Education Comes First. Ano lo? Bilib ka? Kung dae ka pa bilib lo, digdi sa sunod kong istorya, mabilib ka talaga. Creative talaga asin resourceful ang mga PSUans! Sa sobrang lipot kang panahon, ay ta nag-gigibo nin paaging magpainit-init sa auditorium! Sarong makinang nagpapainit po ang naimbento. Duwang estudyante lang pati ang nag-gibo ah. Mabilib ka! Dawa nagwarairak ang lipstick este grasa ayos lang! Malang sinda man sana ang ininitan. Ay si mga nakadalan palan, nainitan man! Nainitan ning payo! Kung init po ning payo lo ang problema, may solusyon dyan ang PSU! Mag-agi ka lang sa may likudan kang Admin tas kang IT building, siguradong mawawara ang head ache asin kung anu pa man ang ache mo! Mentholated po kaya ang scent duman. MAARAT SA MATA! Lo, hanggang digdi na lang po muna ta babahugon ko pa po si pigeeksperimentuhan ming gamgam, Twitter po ang pangaran ta pirmi po kayang nag-ti-tweet-tweet! Sa ka po lo, magpadara ka po palan ning allowance ko ta nanganaan ako duman sa mga pa-seminar sa mga MAJOR subjects mi na 1 unit! Kadakul pang requirement maliban sa seminar. Sabagay ta nakanuod man po kami. Asi ta pag-uli ko lo mamasahehun taka. Sana lang dae ka maarog sa kaklase ko na nagkaralapuan. Hehe! Sige lo, Ingat kamo pirmi diyan. Nagpapadangat, Barako
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LICENSURE EXAM FOR TEACHERS (LET) PASSERS
Sept 2011
WALL OF FAME
BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (BEED)

Armea, Jeffrey A. Alamo, Mary Joy DV. Besmano, Sheila M. Cantalejo, Kathleen P. Conmigo, Grace G. Flores, Cecelia D. Goyena, Rosita SJ. Iraula, Ivan T. Morales, Lea Rose P. Nervez, Lilibeth A. Rodriguez, Randolph P. Vias, Maria Caren L.
BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (BSED)

Balatinsayo, Jimson L. Barbado,Iloise Lou V. Barbosa, Ramil C. Barnuevo, Cris Batalla, Aiza R. Bering, Jima Grace R. Collantes, Gladys L. Consulta, Cesar C. Gonzaga, Mary Ann A. Obias, Zaira Lynn C. Pinto, Maria Novy S. Soque, Cherry O. Valenzuela, Rose Ann S. Argones, Joel P.
TEACHER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (TCP)

Bahillo, Nannie B. Benitez, Cherry I. Del Castillo, Juliet A. Demateo, Glenn T. Galag, Jaymar L. Lopez, Rowena C. Malumbay, Lauro Jr. N. Morallo, Mayumi B. Perit, Lea Nonah M. Rebuya, Ana Rose V. Rodolfo, Joseph S. Velasco, Crisanta P. Villarama, Marilyn R. Villanobo, Ernesto Jr. V.
11th COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Academic Awardees (Cum Laude)

Roland C. Catolico Sheila Marie A. Grejalvo Joe Mari D. Flordeliza Katrina G. Sistena Aljohn P. Tansico Joan A. Monforte Quicksy Lyn Marie L. Paladan Diane G. Israel Evangeline B. Frias Jeco John Q. Beloy Jennifer D. Cordeta Mary Anne C. Bantog Julie Ann A. Valencia Danica B. Barcenilla Maria Christina P. Villar Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
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Ronelle C.San Buenaventura

Breakthrough Angelo E. Buena

LITERARY COMFORT ZONE

BEHIND THE LENS WALL OF FAME

R A D I A N C E The Official Student Publication of Partido State University

Respeto ranks 9th in Luzonwide confab

AACUP accredits seven academic programs

The AACUP accreditors together with Dr. Nita V. Morallo. (MBE)

University hails 2nd termer prexy

15 grads lead Commencement CoEd champs Cultural Fest 2012 Exercises

FSC, APSS spearheads leadership and teambuilding activity

Andallon bags 1st runner up in ROTC Speech tilt

Through ``Its More Fun in the Philippines'' Slogan

OPINION Seeking Truth

OPINION Panig at Tinig

FOR LEARNINGS SAKE

Ang hirap ng sitwasyon mo,pero parating may solusyon!

L a r awa n : w w w.f ac e b o o k .c o m /N oy n oy i n g2 012

Panulat: Jela N. Avila Larawan: Google Images

Wagwag dito, wagwag doon. Halukay sa ibabaw, halungkat sa ilalim.

HER YOU wHET

Nove mb er - M arch 2012

Kemuel Joseph M. Buitizon

THERYOU K N O W or NOT wHE

Hoping for Nothing

Tagumpay, Diyos ang Nagbigay

Nasaan ka o Hari ng Antok?

Panulat: Jela N. Avila

Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday to

BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (BEED)

BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (BSED)

TEACHER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (TCP)

11th COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Academic Awardees (Cum Laude)

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management

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