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Volume XI Number II

auGuST 20098 PaGeS

The Official Student Newsletter of the Cebu Institute of

Technology

Cebu Institute of Technology’s 63rd

Colors Day Celebration commenced at the CIT Quadrangle last Aug. 25.

The opening ceremony, hosted by Engr. Coleta L. Esplanada, began with a parade of the athletes at the CIT grounds. Among the program highlights were the raising of colors, the lighting of the symbolic torch, the taking of the oath of

63rd Colors Day commencesBY KRYSMAE S. CASANO

For the ninth consecutive year, the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) was hailed the over-all champion of the annual Colors Day celebration by garnering 286 points, followed by the College of Commerce (CoC) and the College of Computer Studies (CCS) with 227 and 207 points, respectively.

CEA owed much to its female athletes as five out of seven events champed in the women’s division. RC & SOD

The game results were as follows:

BY REuNYL V. CORdERO ANd ShARRA ORChId R. dIOTAY

1st 2nd 3rd

EVENT Male Female Male Female Male Female

Basketball CAS CEA CoC CoC CEA CoN

Volleyball CEA CoC CoE CoN CoN CCS

Futsal CoE CEA CCS CoN CEA CoE

Chess CEA CEA CCS CCS CAS CoN

Badminton CEA CEA CCS CoC CoC CoN

Table Tennis CoC CEA CEA CCS CCS CoE

Scrabble CCS CoC CEA CCS CoC CAS

Pop Jazz CoC CEA CoE

Overall CEA CoC CCS

Source: Ms. Jean Marie Cando, Chair, PE department.

CEA hits 9th straight win

OUT OF MY WAY. Mr. Angelo Ilagan of the CCS team got entangled with CAS defenders as he drove to the basket.

BEAUTY QUEEN. Ms. Janica Burasca of CoN was hailed Ms. Intramurals ‘09

(GEArWAtCh Photo / JErIChSoN LAUtA )

(GEArWAtCh Photo / rEUNYL CorDEro )

sportsmanship, the Pop Jazz competition, and the Search for Miss Intramurals 2009.

Ms. Janica L. Burasca of the College of Nursing bagged the pageant’s crown.

Meanwhile, CoC bested the Pop Jazz competition. CEA and CoE placed second and third, respectively.

Cash prizes were given to the winners. KC

2 AUGUST 2009

EDITORIAL sTAff

[ ] EditorialJELLIE de GRACIA

EdITOR-IN-ChIEF

LEE ANTHONY SABALAASSOCIATE EdITOR-EXTERNAL

JOFFERSON GONZALESASSOCIATE EdITOR-INTERNAL

NEIL BADAYOSMANAGING EdITOR-AdMINISTRATIVE

SHARRA ORCHID DIOTAYMANAGING EdITOR-FINANCE

IAN RON PERIGOARTS & GRAPhICS EdITOR

IAN REY BORINAGAFEATuRES EdITOR

KRISTA MARIE LACIDALAYOuT & dESIGN EdITOR

MARY JANE TANUDRALITERARY EdITOR

JERICHSON LAUTANEWS EdITOR

KRYSMAE CASANOJESSA GONZALES

GWENDY GAYLE HOLLANESRICHIE ROY JAYME

MARY JANE MARIKITJOAN MUNDALA

JHERYL ROSE SEGUERRAWRITERS

TITA ALIXREUNYL CORDERO

EARL KEVIN OLIVERIOILLuSTRATORS

MRS. ROSALINA DUMAGUITPROF. LARMIE FELISCUZO

TEChNICAL AdVISORS

Indeed, inconsistency proves to be the only consistent thing in this world. And that fickle-minded man only manifests how irresolute life can be. he is very determined in one moment and becomes insecure later; predictably unpredictable.

how decided Pres. Gloria Arroyo was when she publicly declared she would not run for presidency in the 2004 Presidential Election. But as the election approaches, a hundred-eighty-degree shift of her previous decision agitated the consciousness of Filipinos worldwide. And what did the sovereign Filipino people get? A leadership stained with an array of inexcusable maneuverings and self-serving interests.

Recently, Sen. Mar Roxas stepped down from becoming Liberal Party’s presidential standard bearer in the upcoming 2010 Presidential Election to give way to Sen. Noynoy Aquino’s hope of upholding the legacy left by his parents, the late Sen. Ninoy Aquino and Pres. Cory Aquino. his act might be viewed noble. But one thing is certain; there was inconsistency in his intention to selflessly serve the less fortunate Filipinos, as his infamous battle cry Lalaban Tayo! tries to assert.

In the local scene, CIT has been really working hard to achieve the highly coveted university status. The school administration made sure that all standard guidelines for universityhood have been satisfactorily met. All started well. But as the days got old, so did weaken the effort to bring about feasible improvements in every aspect of the school. For one, the proposed CpE faculty office has been under construction for a month now, yet it is way far from what a faculty office should look and feel like.

To earn trust is to be consistent. To be consistent is to be strong-willed to stand on what has been said, set, and started.

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3AUGUST 2009 [ ] Opinion

What do you think was the highlight of this year’s Colors Day? Why?

“The Techno Pop and dance Idol were quite nice. There were glitches and technical problems. They should have done their dry-run… ” - Angelique Solis, BSPsych-4

“I find the JAPANime entertaining and awesome! It was a success. It just means the Technologians are anime lovers. CONGRATuLATIONS! PALAKPAKAN!” - Joy Tuico, BSPsych-4

“The Technologian Pop and dance Idols was the highlight because talents were there in spite of the technical problems. God bless SSG!” - Ronnell Padillo, BSIT-2

“JAPANime because it is new and it is entertaining.”- Cherry Julienne Vasanta, BSIT-2

“Search for Miss Intramurals because it is prestigious and it really entertained us.”- Analyn Sarte, BSCS-4

“Sports Events. It showed the talents of students in sports.” - Ma. Fe Ligam, BSECE-1

“No highlight… activities are monotonous, not exciting, and boring. Ibalik ang Cheer dance!”- Graham John A. Jabonen, BSIE-5

“The highlight was during the first day of the Colors day since majority of the students are present during the opening and at the same time, the students were able to gather during the battle of the band.” - Lou Daphne Kimberlyn, BSIE-5

Spear MeBy kRySMAE S. CASANO

That Simple RuleBy RICHIE ROy U. JAyME

have you ever tried to accomplish simple things but got frustrated be-cause you couldn’t? have you ever ex-perienced the guilt of failing to abide by simple rules?

Well, maybe you have or have not. The point is, many people tend to ne-glect and disregard the importance of simple rules. Several concrete ex-amples can be seen on the streets, and even in the domain of our own insti-tution, in which such lack of discipline exists.

Take for example the endless num-ber of students sitting on steps with “No Sitting on Steps” signs. I’m sure they are equipped with an armory of excuses such as, “Tabonan ta ning sign para kung naay mamadlong, ato ingnon nga wala ta kakita.” While sitting, these students seem not to bother about the trouble they’re causing, like delaying students who are in a hurry going to their next classes. Accidents may even occur at worst.

It is not actually a matter of life and death. It is just a matter of self-discipline and ethical values. It is a matter of knowing and doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong, a matter of abiding by rules governed by self-chosen principles of morality. It is not about what gives joy and ease to oneself, but what is good and benefi-cial to many.

Let this not be a condemnation to those who are guilty of such, but in-stead, let this be a wake-up call to rise up to arms against negligence and ir-responsibility, a call towards the de-velopment of self-discipline and moral judgment. Let us awaken the gentle spark within us that lies in deep slum-ber in the uncharted areas of our per-sonality. Let us show that we are ma-ture enough to distinguish right from wrong. Let us show that we are indeed proud Technologians, armed with re-spect even for the simplest rules in our community.

THE OPINIONS HEREIN CONTAINED DO NOT

NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POLICY OF THE STUDENT PRESS.

The recent Colors day, was the most boring Colors days I’ve had. I don’t know if I was the only one who noticed it, but I think Shakey’s kind of noticed it, too.

I really thought the booth festival was a contest. Was it? Benjie could have done it better and could have done away with the 5:00 PM closing time. I guess my classmate was Mr. Campus Personality then.

I have been to five Colors day cel-ebrations and by far as my instructors will be good to me, I will not have my index card signed again.

“Are the students still buying shirts for points?” my alumnus cousin asked. “do the coaches still get their uniform after the celebration?” he added.

Then, I answered with a sigh, “I guess so.”

Should we start pointing fingers at people? Why not! how else are we going to improve the next time if we don’t correct the mistakes of today? Let’s just not be passive about it and cross our fingers again. I’m sure none of us is going to admit that we have done something wrong. And for sure, we will just say that we have done our best.

I think the colors are starting to fade.

If you’ll say it is a collective effort, then we should all blame ourselves. Myself? For not participating any sports event albeit being present from the first day to the last. The Admin? But I’m not going to bite the hand that feeds me. The Supreme Student Government? I’ll say, “Why are we go-ing to blame them again?”

You tell me. Man! I miss PACT.

Sounds FamiliarBy LEE ANTHONy C. SABALA

4 AUGUST 2009[ ] News

Three CIT alumni paved their way to the top ten in the latest Master Plumbing Examination (MPE) given in Cebu, Manila, and Davao last Aug. 12-13.

Roy N. Serino (CE) ranked third while Celesteo C. Repunte (CE) and Adonis Olivar (ME) landed eighth and ninth, respectively.

Other successful examinees were Vincent Alain Abellana (Arch), Idelyn Albeos (CE), Ro John Alviola (CE), Arvin Arcadio (CE), Jay Carigara (Arch), Cleo Vann Cedeño (CE), and Michael hequilan (CE). IRB

CIT tops MPEBY IAN REY V. BORINAGA

College of Commerce brought the students a different kind of entertainment during the Colors Day celebration as it hosted the first ever JAPANime @ CIT at the CIT Auditorium last Aug. 26.

Spearheaded by CoC faculty member Mrs. doreen Cajilig, the event began with a cosplay (costume play) parade within the school campus. The cosplayers wore outfits inspired by popular characters from Naruto, Bleach, death Note, One Piece, Samurai X, Full Metal Alchemist, Vampire Knight, and Final Fantasy.

during the program proper, cosplayers were given time to portray their char-acters and to impress the crowd with their outfits.

Other activities included anime sketching, doTA tournament, and live band performances.

Following its success, students, participants, and organizers await next year’s restaging of the event. EY & AP

CoC hosts JAPANime @ CITBY GearWatch Correspondents EFREN E. YARES JR. and APRIL FAIR Q. PAhAYAhAY

STRUT YOUR STUFF. Amane Misa of Deathnote, Zorro of one Piece, Sanosuke of Samurai X, and tobi of Naruto Shippuden (inset photo). (GEArWAtCh Photo / rEUNYL CorDEro)

CIT teams dominated the 3rd Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (IIEE) – Region 7 Competency Olympics Quiz Bowl (COQB) held at San Miguel Corporation 1521 Reception Hall, Mandaue City last Aug. 22.

Fifth year students Jan Mikhail Villarino, Mel Cary Mula,

CIT rules 3rd IIEE-7 COQBBY JERIChSON M. LAuTA

Agapito Pilonio, and Eric John Mantalaba composed the CIT team that champed the student’s cat-egory while another Technologian team of Ronnel Jhon Bustamante, Yena Viovicente, Christian delator, and Nelson Pido, grabbed the third place.

Other participating schools were CSCST, uC, uSJ-R, and uV.

In the practitioner’s category, CIT Physics department Chair Engr. Rommel Luna, along with faculty members from uC and uV, took the second place. The Mactan Economic Processing Zone (MEPZ) and Transco Mactan teams finished first and third, respectively.

Winners received cash and trophies. JL

MASTERPIECE. the SCS entry to Bonggang Picture Art Contest.

(GEArWAtCh Photo / rEUNYL CorDEro)

5AUGUST 2009 [ ] News

In line with the 63rd Colors Day celebration, CIT–SSG organized the Bonggang Picture Art Contest at the CIT Back Lobby last Aug. 26.

Fourteen groups of able and artis-tic students from different recognized student organizations participated the activity with the theme “Framed as one, capturing the spirit of teamwork and tenacity.”

Representatives from the Society of CITAA Scholars (SCS) grabbed the first place while the Junior Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (JrPIChE) and the English Circle got the second and third places, respectively.

Mr. Jose Victor Patalinghug and Ms. Geraldine Ocampo of the College of Arts and Sciences were the judges of the competition.

Winners received awards and cer-tificates. LAS & MJM

SSG holds Bonggang Picture Art ContestBY LEE ANThONY C. SABALA and MARY JANE N. MARIKIT

As part of the 63rd Colors Day celebration, the CIT–SSG held once again its annual search for the Technologian Pop and Dance Idols at the CIT Gymnasium last Aug. 26.

Twelve finalists from different col-leges competed for the Pop Idol. Three elimination rounds determined the Pop Champion. The top five finalists were to perform their own rendition of Bisaya songs during the second round. In the final and deciding round, the three remaining finalists sang Angels Brought Me Here.

Ms. Charmaine Poserio, BSIT-3, bagged this year’s Pop Idol title. “happy! Super…Overwhelming!” she told GearWatch when asked how she felt right after the competition.

Ms. Arian Rabago, BSArch-5, and Ms. Chesil Acab, BEEd_GenEd-1, won

IT stude hailed Pop Idol ‘09BY JhERYL ROSE G. SEGuERRA

as first and second runners-up, respec-tively.

Likewise, four pairs underwent two elimination rounds before the dance Idols were declared. In the sec-ond round, the three remaining pairs grooved to the same dance piece. Kenneth Casero and Loraina Tabo-tabo of The Converse was declared as the ultimate dance Idols.

Meanwhile, Public Relations Committee head Michael Vincent Paña, in an interview with GearWatch regarding the technical problems dur-ing the event, admitted that they were not 100% prepared, considering the Cds containing the contestants’ sing-ing pieces were given to them hours before the contest. When asked to rate the overall success of the activity with ten being the highest, he answered “I guess, I will just rate it six.” JRS

Dance Idols named

Composed of Joshua Verano, Gregg Varona, and Israel Sato, the CCS team emerged as the champion of the 2009 General Information (GI) Quiz Bowl held at the CIT Auditorium last Aug. 26.

Each college was represented by a team composed of three students. The contest was divided into easy, av-erage, and difficult rounds.

The CEA and CoC teams finished second and third, respectively.

The competition was organized by the CIT-SSG in cooperation with the honors’ Society.

Winners received cash and cer-tificates. CJL

CCS wins GI quiz bowlBY GearWatch Correspondent CARLA JEAN S. LEGARA

Students neglecting the “No SIttING oN StEPS” sign in some parts of the campus cause stairway traffic jam during rush hours.

( GEARWATCH PHOTO / REUNYL CORDERO)

TSK TSK TSK

BY IAN REY V. BORINAGA

(GEArWAtCh Photo / rEUNYL CorDEro)

6 AUGUST 2009

Language, Stoics, device 27, Band of Brothers, Juress, This dying Sonnet, Avlish, Melophobic, CdMC, and Prabhata Samgiita Tribe. The last band drew the crowd’s attention as three fire dancers jived with their tribal mu-sic.

The event was hosted by Mr. Brian Lapinid and Ms. Yra May Talaba. IRB

[ ] News

Christian Kiyoshi Jacobe (CE-3), Tino Solidum (CE-3), Michael Angelo Cala (CE-4), and Jiff Ritz Laude (CE-2) of the Keep Right Team emerged as winners of the Amazing Race 2009 held at the CIT Grounds last Aug. 27.

Spearheaded by the CIT-SSG, the race had 12 stations where clues for the next challenge awaited each team. however, only four out of the six teams completely finished the race: dash Random, Wonder Boys, Girl-Boy-Bakla-Tomboy (GBBT), and Keep Right.

dash Random and GBBT grabbed the second and third places, respectively.

Winners received cash prizes. MG

CE team wins Amazing Race ‘09BY GearWatch Correspondent MAYETTE S. GENOVESA

WALKING AS ONE. The Keep Right team in their final challenge dur-ing the Amazing race ‘09.

(GEArWAtCh Photo / ALLAN MArK PArtoSA)

Hundreds of Technologians got jiggy during a night of jamming from a five-hour array of band performances at the CIT Quadrangle last Aug. 25.

dubbed as Bidlisiw: A New Beginning, the concert was organized by CIT-SSG through its Executive Committee headed by hon. Billy Jee Belenson.

Among the performing bands were Assembly

BY IAN REY V. BORINAGA

SSG Night enlivens Colors DayTribal band showcases fire dance

College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) faculty team, led by ex-Wildcat player Mr. Fernando Fuentes, once again pounded their College of Nursing (CoN) counterparts 83-67 in an exhibition game at the CIT Open Court last Aug. 25.

The CoN team, reinforced with maintenance per-sonnel, only managed to bring the deficit to three at 43-40 late in the first half.

Meanwhile, the College of Computer Studies (CCS) faculty team defeated their opponents from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) 64-57 last Aug. 27. CAS was ahead most of the game until CCS exploded with a fourth quarter rally and took control of the game from then on. Mr. Brian Ferolino of the Technical Support Group (TSG) top scored for the winning team with 17 points. JL

CEA routs CoNin exhibition game

BY JERIChSON M. LAuTA

CCS defeats CAS

Organized by the Department of Languages, Literature, and Communication (DLLC), the Sayawit ’09 was bested by the FIL011-C1 class of the College of Commerce (CoC) at the CIT Auditorium last Aug. 25.

Entitled as “Pagpapakahulugan sa Isang Awit para sa Pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika 2009,” the event was par-ticipated by eleven groups from different colleges.

The classes of FIL011-Z11 of the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) and FIL011-N1 of the College of Nursing (CoN) won second and third plac-es, respectively.

Winners received cash prizes. RC

CoC studes champ Sayawit ‘09BY GearWatch Correspondent RuVI S. CANAYONG

7AUGUST 2009 [ ] News

A ROMANTIC TRIP. the Wheel of Love booth by the JrPIChe gained lots of attention from giddy college students.

(GEArWAtCh Photo /rEUNYL CorDEro)

To foster camaraderie and to develop entrepreneurial skills among Technologians, the Lulinghayaw Booth Festival was spearheaded by the CIT-SSG at the CIT Parking Area last Aug 25-29.

The guest of honor and dean of the College of Education (CoE), dr. Arsenio Pacaña initiated the ribbon cutting ceremo-ny.

Twenty recognized student organizations participated the week-long activity. The booths were judged based on creativity, public response, theme relevance, and cleanliness.

The Junior Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (JrPIChE) was proclaimed the best booth, followed by the Junior Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (JPSME) and Christian Fellowship which placed second and third, re-spectively. Furthermore, JrPIChE and JPSME were awarded Most Lively and Biggest Sales.

Winners received cash prizes, plaques, and certificates.Among the event sponsors were the Cebu City Government,

Pepsi, Julies Bakeshop, BPI, Jollibee, Western Wats, Zagu, dimsum, and Shakey’s. CO & ES

Lulinghayaw marks Colors DayBY GearWatch Correspondents CLARISSA M. OLMILLO and ENRICO P. SANTISAS

As one of the highlights of the 63rd Colors Day, a cultural show concluded the awarding ceremony at the CIT Gymnasium last Aug. 29.

A series of presentations from the CIT Community Theater and dance Troupe showcased the tal-ents of Technologians and successful CIT alumni including Mrs. Mary Loe Singson and Mrs. Mary Rose Villacastin - Maghuyop.

Academic officials of the colleges, MIS/SPS director Engr. Bernard Nicolas E. Villamor, and Athletic director Alexander P. dela Torre graced the cul-minating rites.

This year’s intramurals ended with a free discotheque for the athletes and students. JG

BY JOFFERSON T. GONZALES

Cultural show concludes Colors Day ‘09

Having a final score of 56 points, Kriston Villaester, Catherine Sison, and Celine Acuña of the College of Art and Sciences (CAS) triumphed in the Grammar Quiz Show at the Masscom Theater last Aug. 28.

Organized by the department of Languages, Literature, and Communication (dLLC), it was par-ticipated by 12 teams from ENGL011

classes.James Kenneth Albios, Klent

Abistado, and Rhemart Mora of the College of Computer Studies (CCS) placed second while Christine Mae Canama, Lady Mae Gaid, and Ma. Irish Cardosa from the College of Commerce (CoC) finished third.

Winners received cash prizes. MJM & RRJ

BY MARY JANE N. MARIKIT and RIChIE ROY u. JAYME

CAS dominates in Grammar Quiz

WE ARE THE CHAMPION. the College of Engineering and Architecture athletes were all smiles upon receiving the championship trophy.

(GEArWAtCh Photo / rEUNYL CorDEro)

8 AUGUST 2009[ ] Entertainment

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