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SSG PRESIDENT Christopher Santiago talks on duties and responsibilities of being a leader.

STUDENT BIGWIGS. SSG offi cers take their oath of offi ce.

ERIC ABEJERO

New student leaders By Lovlie V. Balorio

THE SUPREME STUDENT Government (SSG) proclaims its new set of offi cers for this school year. These student leaders will represent the stu-dentry in student-related mat-ters and organize various activi-ties for the benefi t of the TIPians and for the betterment of the school community as well. SSG is comprised of selected offi cers from the ranks of the Department Student Govern-ment (DSG).

DSG Elections The students occupied the

Student Area casting their ballots in their respective de-

school year, a committee was formed to vote and fi ll in the SSG positions. The committee was composed of one repre-sentative from every DSG. The representatives were given the responsibility to vote and elect the next set of SSG officers among themselves. Votes were cast and the results were tallied, the new set of SSG offi cers is as follows: Christopher Santiago (President), Ruby Jane Miranda (Vice President), Syree Lynn Cal (Secretary), Jonel Favilonia (Treasurer), Lloyd Jean Jaen (Auditor), Lor Neil Salamanca (PRO), John Albert Engaño, Rene Aldrin Contreras, Felix Fulgar Jr., and Grace Pagaling (Board of Members).

Induction RitesThe newly elected SSG and

DSG offi cers held their induc-tion ceremony on June 30 at the Congregating Area. Administrative offi cers, faculty members and students wit-nessed the event. Bearing the theme “Empowering Leader-ship: Developing a Passion of Service”, the event showcased the new set of determined SSG and DSG offi cers for this school year to lead students.

Engr. Jemuel C. Castillo, Asst. Vice President for Plan-ning, formally unveiled the occasion with his opening remarks. It was then followed by Dr. Maria V. Consuelo Flora,

partments’ precinct on March 10. Francis Diaz, Central Com-mission on Election Chairman, spearheaded the DSG election. DSG election for this school year was held last semester because of tenure issues. The idea was imitated from TIP Manila, so there would be new sets of off icers per depart-ment before the start of the new school year and to have enough preparation for the new offi cers’ term.

SSG SelectionUnlike the previous year,

two parties representing the non-engineering and engineer-ing depar tments competed for the SSG election. For this SSG.../p3

PROFESSORIAL CHAIR citation was awarded to Engr. Ferdinand Milan (BS EE, 1991). Dr. Elizabeth Lahoz received the award in place of Engr. Milan. Present in the awarding are (from left): Dr. Ma. Consuelo Flora, VPAA; Dr. Elizabeth Lahoz, President; Engr. Felipe Diaz, Jr.; Ms. Ma. Minervah Baldres, TIPQCAA Secretary; Engr. Oliver Cayetano, Ms. Ana Ebaldoni, Banco de Oro Representative. Allan L. Billones

CITE aims for CHED’s COD

By Remlee C. dela Cruz

SET WITH their recruitment booths designed with recycled materials at the Congregating Area, student organizations and fraternities took part on the second membership campaign, July 3-5. With the theme, “De-veloping Potentials through Stu-dent Led Activities and Student Organizations” the gathering was projected to advocate stu-dents to familiarize and sign up in organizations they want.

Mr. Ramon de Leon, Human Resources Department Vice

OrganizationsMembership Campaign

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to govern TIPians

By Jomar Samson

THE COLLEGE of Information Technology Edu-cation (CITE) is undergoing an evaluation for its application to be acknowledged as Commission on Higher Education’s Center of Development (CHED COD).

CHED COD is a title given to educational pro-grams as a mark of excellence within the National Capital Region. The programs that applied for the said title were Computer Science, Informa-tion Technology, and Information Management. The half-day event was attended by the Techni-cal Panel on IT Education (TPITE) Task Force, composed of Dr. Calson Chua from De La Salle University, Mr. Dennis Sangalang from Angeles CITE.../p3

University Foundation, Dr. Gunigundo, CHED NCR Head, and three other representatives from CHED NCR.

CITE undergone two out of three phases of evaluation, Paper Evaluation and Ocular Inspec-tion. On May 30, CITE submitted its written report on the services and facilities of the department for the CHED COD Paper Evaluation. In the Ocular Inspection held on July 26, the delegates toured the campus, particularly CITE’s facilities. The last phase of the evaluation will be held before the year ends.

CITE worked out on its facilities and quality of instruction as subsequent preparation for the evaluation. This was to fulfi ll TIP’s Vision to be

By Naty Jean G. Ebay

THE INSTITUTION is now in-tro ducing a breaklthrough in Information Communications Technology (ICT) named as Wireless Fidelity (WiFi). With Wifi , students can easily gain access to the Internet with gadgets such as laptop com-puters, cellular phones or even Personal Computers.

Wifi is a type of wireless net-working that is an extension of the wired networking infrastructure.

TIP intros WiFI to

students

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TIPianselevate

humanity through GK

By Rose Ann Piad

TO ENCOURAGE the TIPians to take part on helping those in need, a symposium was con-ducted by Gawad Kalinga (GK) at Seminar Room A on June 15. GK is a Non-Government Organization (NGO) that is all about volunteer work, which envisions building 700,000, homes in 7,000 communities in a span of seven years.

Bearing the theme “Kasali Kami D’yan!”, the TIP com-munity gave an assurance in taking its part for GK’s objec-tives. The event was organized

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Student Leaders progress through English profi ciencySEMINAR ROOM A was packed with com-petitive students from the Supreme Student Government (SSG), Department Student Government (DSG) and the TIPVOICE as the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) organized an English Enhancement Seminar on August 10. The symposium was intended to improve TIP’s student leaders’ social and com-munication skills.

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TIP VOICE

June-August Issue2 NEWS Volume XXVI No. 1

By Rose Ann Piad

THE INDUCTION Ceremony for the new set of of f icers for the Social Sciences Society (SSS) took place at Seminar Room A on August 4. Students taking up subjects under the Humanities and Social Sciences Department (HSSD) attended the event with the theme “Exposing Young Lives to their Social Responsibilities”.

Ms. Mari Cris Azul, SSS Coordina-tor, formally started the affair with her opening remarks. She gave an inspirational message and welcomed all the students. Later on, Mr. Joeron Dalisay, SSS Adviser, offi cially intro-duced the new set of SSS offi cers.

The newly elected SSS offi cers are the following: George Alexis Jarquio (President), JR Nebril (Internal Vice-President), Jomari Hieras (External Vice-President), Karen Dumal (Sec-retary), Mary Grace Yuso (Assistant Secretary), Christian San Jose (Trea-surer), Carlo Villalorca (Auditor), Jan Adrian Santos (PRO) and Joseliza

By Martin M. Valenzuela

EIGHT REMARKABLE student achievers emerged among the pool of TIP students by making it to the Dean’s List for the fi rst semester. The Deans List is composed of students having a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 1.50 while those whose GPA range from 1.50 — 2.00 are classifi ed as Resident Scholars.

Genette Llamado (ECE) topped the Dean’s List with a GWA of 1.32, followed by Jonnaliza Santos (LM) with 1.41 while Alpha Rhea Padilla (FMA) garnered the third spot with 1.43. Among the other outstanding students who made it to the list were Joyce Ann Ramos (FMA) — 1.43; Ferdinand Sanchez (ECE) — 1.43; Christian Michael San Jose (CoE) — 1.48; Carlo Paolo Villacora (ECE) — 1.48 and Edessa Mendoza (Mgt) — 1.49. The Resident Scholars, on the other hand, is composed of 366 exceptional students.

The Dean’s List is one of the schol’s way to give recognition to its ex-ceptional students. The Dean’s Listers will avail 100% discount on tuition fees while the resident scholars will receive 50% discount.

New SSS offi cers take oathGarcia, Rachelle Ramos and Rose Ann Quiness (Business Managers).

Ms. Jocelyn Arcillas, HSSD Head, forefront the oath taking of the of-fi cers. The new offi cers pledged to be responsible in fulfi lling their duties for the betterment of the organization and for the TIP community. In a short speech given by new SSS President, Alexis Jarquio, he stated, “To whom much is given, much is expected”. He assures that he will carry out his duties accordingly and commit for excellence towards the success of the organization.

For now, SSS is determined to pro-mote social awareness to the youth through their upcoming activities such as a debate competition and a quiz bee. The organization also plans to teach livelihood programs and family planning for their external activities in Brgy. Silangan. It also intends to participate in the Gawad Kalinga (GK) movement as part of their outreach program. For more inquiries about SSS you can e-mail sss2006@yahoo.com.

SPS launches its plans anewdifferent orientations and symposiums, such as the leadership seminars and mid-semester dialogues. An english profi ciency seminar will also be con-ducted to enhance the communication ability of graduating students. Recently, from July 3 to 5, they successfully organized the second membership campaign for student organizations. In addition, OSA is also responsible in approving the SSG-DSG activities for this school year including the Founda-tion Week.

By Ephraem P. Jerusalem

The Student Personnel Services (SPS) with its two main offi ces the Guidance and Counseling Center (GCC) and the Offi ce of Student Affairs (OSA) disclos-es their plan of activities for the school community. The activities are inclined to fulfi ll TIP’s vision and mission for the betterment of the students.

The GCC led by Mrs. Renelyn E. Belen, furnished its calendar of activi-ties. One of their major activities for the First Semester is the Group Process Activities held on: July 13 for fi rst year students, July 28 for the second year students, August 3 for the third year students and September for the fourth and fi fth year students. In addition, GCC will conduct its Annual Pre-employment Seminar for graduating students on September 14. Facilitation of various seminars like Effective Study Habits and Attitudes, Time Management and Peer Pressure, Filipino Values and Drug Awareness will also be conducted. Likewise, they will renew camaraderie among fraternities through Group Dy-namics that will be done on the second semester. Moreover, GCC will conduct a psychological test, room-to-room campaigns and student academic fol-low-ups to monitor the students under academic probation about their per-formance in class. Primarily, GCC will be responsible in conducting the Job Fair on the latter months of the second semester.

On the other hand, OSA with Mrs. Veronica Alfonso as its head and the core arm of the SPS as well, focused its annual agenda based on student related activities such as the Depart-ment Days. The tentative timetable of the department days is as follows: ME/IE on July 28; CBE on August 4; ECE on August 8; EE on August 11; ITE on August 25; ChE on September 12; MarE on September 26; CoE on Sep-tember 29 and fi nally the Arch Dept. on December 1. OSA will also spearhead

By Melany S. Cardozo

TO PURSUE interest in the fi eld of songwriting and singing to the TIP community, the Office of Arts and Cultural Af-fairs (ACA) conducted a songwriting seminar and workshop on July 10 at Seminar Room B.

Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter visits TIPat the Awit Awards (1999) that was also popularized by Ms. Regine Velasquez.

Ms. Valencia shared that her com-positions were focused on Filipino sentiments and passions. Thus, she en-courages students to support music that promotes meaningful messages and can be a legacy for future generations. She started writing children’s song at age fi ve, developed and blended it with rhythm at age twelve and continued composing songs up to now. She also stated that traveling on different places contributed to her successful career. Her song “Sunrise” was composed when she was inspired by the beautiful scenery of the sunrise at Taal Vol-

cano. She added that passion, legacy, process of composing, prayers and blessings from God are her protocols in making musical piece. According to her, the talent of composing songs is a gift from the Lord that does not require formal studies but simply a heart for music.

Ms. Valencia, ended the program with high hopes for TIPians to venture the fi eld of singing and composition. She also gave autographed copies of her fi rst book “Christmas Firefl ies” to those who attended the seminar. The book received the 2005 National Book Award for Children’s Literature given by the Manila Critics Circle.

AIMING HIGHMs. Valencia inspires TIPians to venture into singing and songwriting through her singing prowess.

AARON GAMBA

Mr. Leonyl Clarence O. Torres, ACA Director, spearheaded the program together with words of wisdom from Ms. Girl Valencia who served as the guest speaker.

Ms. Valencia is a Communication Arts graduate from Ateneo De Manila University. She has been composing songs for more than 22 years and al-ready released 700 songs in the market that have won various competitions both local and abroad. Some of her award winning songs include “Muli”; Himag-sikan Songwriting contest (1991), “Yan na Naman”; Likhawit National Songfest (1993), “Breaking Barriers”; UNESCO Peace Prize of Excellence Awardee (Japan 1995) and “Tanging Mahal” ; Himagsikan Songwriting contest (1992) and a nominee for best song of the year

By Alan N. Monreal

IN COORDINATION with the Arts and Cultural Affairs, Rendu Circle displayed its fi rst painting exhibit under the Mi-raculous Medal Chapel stairway from July 17 to 21. The exhibit aims to ex-pose Rendu Circle as a dynamic group of students in terms of architectural design through their works.

The exhibit was formally opened by a ribbon cutting ceremony led by Arch. Ma. Antonia Jennifer Nardo (Head, Architecture Dept.), together with Mr. Leonyl Clarence Torres (Director, Arts and Cultural Affairs), Arch. Rosauro Jamandri (Founder, Rendu Circle), Arch. Eduardo Cortez (Architecture Dept. Faculty), and Mr. Jayrome Oraya (President, Rendu Circle).

The painting, “Tabing Ilog” by Mr. Anton Mahilum ,Jr., Rendu member and descendant of a clan of painters, served as the attraction of the exhibit. Mr. Mahilum used his Wash Opaque technique in painting the masterpiece. The painting is about three children playing beside the river with a beauti-ful nature backdraft while moderniza-tion takes place. The painting of Mr. Mahilum was also displayed in other galleries and had an appraisal of Php 40,000. Various thesis presentations by architecture students were also displayed on the exhibit.

In a Voice interview with Arch. Nardo, she stated that the whole de-partment is proud of the students. She also hopes that the exhibit will inspire

Rendu Circle holds fi rst exhibitother students to improve their drafting skills. While Mr. Oraya stated that he was fi lled with happiness, nervousness and overwhelming feelings because this was the fi rst time the organization showcased its works.

Furthermore, Mr. Macario Cam-manong, Rendu Circle Co-founder, stated that the organization is proud of what they had achieved. He is encouraging students to enhance their artistic side and architectural designing talents. Mr. Cammanong

ARCH. NARDO leads the ribbon cutting ceremony.

ERIC ABEJERO

Llamado topnotches Dean’s List ’06-‘07

by the Offi ce of Student Affairs, Social Orientation and Community Involve-ment Program, Civic Welfare Training Service Department and Industry-Academic Linkage Offi ce.

Engr. Ramon de Leon, Vice Presi-dent for Human Resource and GK leader (Bulacan Chapter), formally opened the symposium by presenting a video that comprises all the informa-tion about GK. Its primary objective is to transform squatter areas into an urban environment. GK volunteers also engage in educating street chil-dren and giving livelihood projects to the parents of the child. In addition, Bro. Maning Alda, Bro. Lito Depanes and Bro. Raul Dizon, offi cers of the GK movement and at the same time religious leaders, served as speakers for the event.

Bro. Alda discussed that our modern society is in need of heroes and by be-

ing a GK member you could be one. He explained that you can change the lives of the socially disabled by helping them build new homes. He also mentioned that committing one’s time, talents and treasures would give hope to our country’s fi ght against poverty. After-wards, Bro. Depanes discussed about the Filipino trait “BAYANIHAN”. He stated that it’s our nature as Filipinos to assist each other in times of diffi culty. He envisions generating one million new heroes that would manpower the construction of houses in different GK sites. Moreover, Bro. Dizon inspired the audience by rephrasing the words of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino from “The Philippines is worth dying for” to “The Philippines is worth living for”. Bro. Dizon shared his dedication for the GK movement, instead of enhancing his profession and business, he decided to be a full-time volunteer because he has a heart for the less fortunate. After the discussions of the GK offi cers the singing of Ako ay Pilipino, Ang Bayan Ko and Ang Pilipinas Kong Mahal by

the audience followed wherein Mr. Leonyl Torres, ACA Director served as the conductor.

Later on, Roldan “Rambo” Anun-ciado Jr., a former street child that the GK movement helped was introduced to the audience. Rambo shared about his harsh past until the GK movement found him and helped his family. He was very thankful to GK because at present, he has a better home. His mother is participating in a livelihood program and his father is currently the vice-president of their commu-nity. Rambo also shared his dream to become an engineer and plan to study at TIP.

The TIP community made partner-ship with GK and agreed to contribute its talents, skills and manpower to improve GK sites. The Arch Dept. will propose blue prints for the con-struction of the houses, EE Dept. will handle the arrangement of the electrical circuits and the CBE Dept. will promote livelihood programs for the benefi ciaries.

also mentioned that patience, focus on the target piece, commitment and right attitude of professionalism are the fundamentals for the success of the organization.

In line with the organization’s mission to develop the artistic skills of TIPians, on August 14 and 15, Rendu Circle conducted a seminar/workshop for those who have interest in architectural rendering. (story on page 3) Rendu would like to thank everyone who ap-preciated the exhibit.

SECES celebrates 14 years of serviceBy Melany S. Cardozo

THE SOCIETY of Elec-tronics and Communica-tion Engineering Students (SECES) is still striving for excellence after 14 years of service for the Institu-tion and ECE students.

July 27, ECE students gathered at Seminar Room A for the induc-tion of the new set of SECES officers led by Engr. Oliver S. Daitol, ECE Department Head. After the induction, Engr. Daitol discussed about leadership for the better-ment of the students and the department. While

Engr. Shearyl U. Arenas, in her closing remarks stated the importance of members is necessary for the success of an organization.

In the afternoon, SEC-ES members transferred at Seminar Room B for their general assembly. The event tackled the history of SECES, its vision and mission and presentation of the new offi cers. SECES Offi cers also conducted parlor games such as math-ematical problem solving and team building con-

tests to obtain familiarity among its members.

In a VOICE interview with Mitzi A. Espina, SECES President, she stated her gratitude in leading the said organi-zation and promised that SECES would continue its progress for the de-partment. SECES will also forefront various seminars and workshops for the students. Espina also added that they are planning for a lively ECE day (story on p.11) by conducting a quiz bee, sports competition and an acoustic band com-petition.

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3June-August IssueTIP VOICE

NEWSVolume XXVI No. 1

BOOTH·ILICIOUSThe aestheticUAPSA booth

that won the Best Booth Award (left)

and the summiteeringTIP MC booth

that bagged the Most Artistic Booth Award in the OrMem

Campaign.ERIC ABEJERO

WITH ITS GOAL to promote campus journalism to TIPians, the TIP VOICE launched its semestral staff search from July 21 to 23. Its primary aim was to catch the attention of interested students to join the publication and have them registered for the qualifying exams. The exams were held at the Student Personnel and Services Building (Bldg. 4) Conference Room on the same dates.

Voice names new trainees for campus journalism By Allan L. Billones

By Martin M. Valenzuela

IN LINE with its vision to bring the blessings of higher edu-cation to less fortunate but deserving students, the schol-arship programs of TIP–Pres. Elpidio Quirino, Gov. Demetrio Qurino Sr., and Sec. Guillermo de Vega Scholarship Grants were offered once again to high school graduates. The scholarship examinations were both held in Manila and QC campuses on March 11, April 22, and May 6.

On its 21st year, the Pres. Elpi-dio Quirino Scholarship Grants was awarded to 61 students and was topped by Miguel Ronelo D. Abrazado of Ernesto Rondon High School. The scholars will benefi t an outlay of Php171, 000 to cover tuition and other basic miscellaneous fees in any four or fi ve-year programs of their choice that requires board ex-aminations. On the other hand, Abrazado will have an addi-tional benefi t of Php100, 000 to cover fi fty monthly stipends of Php2, 000 for board and lodg-ing, books, transportation and other miscellaneous expenses throughout his tenure in TIP.

St. John’s Academy Alumni Kenneth Martin C Marques bagged the fi rst place among 51 students that passed the 10th Gov. Demetrio Quirino Sr. Scholarship Examinations. Each scholar will receive a total of Php125, 400 to cover their tuition and other basic miscel-laneous fees throughout the Accountancy program at TIP Manila or Financial Manage-ment and Accounting or Logis-tics Management program at TIP QC. Meanwhile, Marques will receive a benefi t of Php60, 000 to cover 40 monthly sti-pends of Php1, 500 for four school years to cover board and lodging, books, transportation and other basic miscellaneous expenses.

On the 31st year of the Sec. Guillermo de Vega Scholar-ship Grant, Ramil A. Dayaca of Benigno “ Ninoy” Aquino High School snatched fi rst place out of 101 students that passed. Dayaca together with the 2nd to 41st placers will receive an

New Scholars set offamount of Php171, 000 to cover their tuition and basic miscel-laneous fees throughout the Architecture or any Engineer-ing program offered by TIP that requires board examinations. However, Dayaca is also en-titled to receive Php50,000 to cover his monthly stipend of Php1, 000 for fi ve school years. While, the 42nd to 101st placers will each receive an outlay of Php13, 500 to cover tuition and basic miscellaneous fees for one semester in Architecture or in any Engineering program of-fered by TIP that requires board examinations.

In addition, scholarship grants were given to incoming first-year students that graduated with honors in high school. The Valedictorians and Salutatori-ans received 100% discount on tuition and basic miscella-neous fees for two semesters. Furthermore, Valedictorians will accept a stipend of Php1, 000 for the two semesters while the Salutatorians will receive Php1, 000 for one semester. While, the 3rd to 10th place high school honor graduates received 100% discount on tuition and basic miscellaneous fees for one semester.

By Martin M. Valenzuela

AS EARLY AS February, OSA started to conduct screenings for interested applicants for the Student Assistant (SA) pro-gram. Applicants must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.50, must not have a grade of NC, 5.0, 6.0 or 7.0 and at least one year of residency in TIP.From the pool of TIPians who applied for the said program su-pervised by the Offi ce of Student Affairs (OSA), 21 lucky students were hired and assigned to dif-ferent departments to render service. These newly SAs, in addition to the existing 45, will avail 100% tuition fee discount and ten peso allowance per hour of duty.

The following are the newly hired SAs and their respective assigned departments: Desren Fernandez (LM), Rochelle Bico (LM) and Sheryl Ann De Leon (CoE)—Architecture Dept.; Ma.

OSA appoints newStudent Assistants

Linda Tomagan (FMA)—Col-lege of Business Education; Nesley Taller (Mgt)—CWTS; Mikko Bernardo (FMA)—Guid-ance and Counseling Center; Rommel John Galang (EE), Anthony Salmorin (CE), Jay-son Gomilao (MarE), Isidro Minas (CoE) and Mark Mamaril (LM)—ITSO; Jeffrey Carullo (ECE), Leah Borlagdatan (CE), Allen Jay Buenaventura (LM), Geraldine Capitle (Mgt), Mark Rasel Competente (CE) Armand Guro (Mgt), and Jesus Sofio Guevarra (Mgt)—Library; Faith Tenorio (CoE) and Christopher Neil Estaquio (ECE)—OSA and Joville Basares (CoE)—PE.

All SAs are required to render a minimum of four hours of duty daily. Those persons that render more than the minimum number of hours must observe a break of at least 30 minutes. Also, SAs’ have the responsibility to be role models for other students and expected to observe the rules set by OSA.

CITE.../from p1a Center of Development or Center of Excellence in at least three Engineering programs or in its other academic offerings. In order for a certain program to be recognized as CHED COD, it should meet the standards set by TPITE: Instructional Quality, Research and Publications, Ex-tension Linkages, and Institution Qualifi cations.

In a VOICE’s interview with Ms. Lorna W. Rabago, CITE Department Chairperson, she said that whether her depart-ment be awarded or not, they will still strive for the improve-ment of CITE in all aspects. She also emphasized that CITE aims to produce graduates who are profi cient both in technical and non-technical skills in the fi eld of programming.

Vice President for Academic Affairs, who graced the event with an inspirational talk that focused on the principles of leadership. Dr. Flora cited that leadership involves the “Six Pillars of Character”—Trust-worthiness, Respect, Respon-sibility, Fairness, Care and Citizenship.

Afterwards, Dean Evelita E. Celis, College of Business Edu-cation led the oath-taking of the DSG officers. Subsequently, Dean Cynthia C. Llanes, College of Engineering and Architecture, served as the inducting offeier for the SSG offi cers’ oath-taking.

“Leading is a responsibility not a perk. To whomever much is given, much is required”, a statement from John Maxwell cited by newly elected SSG

SSG.../from p1 President Christopher Santiago as he delivered his inaugural address. Santiago stated that an SSG - DSG offi cer should be visible and open to ideas in order to be an active and responsible leader.

To formally end the affair, Engr. Ramon de Leon, Vice President for Human Resources, gave an inspirational talk con-verged on the qualities that a good leader should posses. Engr. De Leon stated that a leader should have integrity, motivation and vision. Towards the conclusion of his speech, he left everyone a statement from Robert Greenleaf, “Leadership is about servanthood, the desire to serve others.”

An interview with the President

TIP Voice gets an oppor-

tunity to interview Christopher Santiago about his agenda for this year. Santiago stated that the SSG’s fi rst agenda is the im-provement of the Inter-Depart-ment competition and Founda-tion Week. The SSG is planning to add an extreme sport for the affair to be participated by the whole TIP community. He is planning a campaign to search for sponsors who will provide the resources to implement these plans.

Santiago is also planning a proposal to reorganize and renew the Constitution of the SSG-DSG for the improvement of the student organizations. He also mentioned that the SSG is open to hear all the suggestions, comments or problems from the students. He assured that the door of the SSG is open to new ideas for the improvement of the Institution and students.

President graced the occasion with his opening remarks. He introduced the participating organizations for the member-ship drive and at the same time encouraged students to join in the said organizations. In addition, representatives from different organizations staged performances to endorse their respective clubs.

INTER-ORG.../from p1 The awarding ceremony took place on the last day of the event with the United Archi-tects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary (UAPSA) bagging the Best Booth Award while the Mountaineering Club (MC) was given the title of Most Artistic Booth. Mrs. Alfonso, OSA Head ended the affair by thanking the various organizations that participated.

Wifi .../from p1Through wireless access, data communications within the cam-pus can be made possible such as gaining access to the Internet. In addition, propagation of infor-mation is through free space or remote areas (in TIP-QC’s case, the Study Area). It is much dif-ferent compared from traditional Local Area Networking that uses wires and different tangible chan-nels that serves as medium for information interchange.

In line with this project, Mr. Angelo Flores, Network Admin-istrator for TIP QC and Manila, stated that it is more favorable if the students would use the Wifi connection in the Study Area for limitless and hassle-free access. Also, ITSO is now on the verge to have a campus wide coverage for everybody’s advantage.

(1) Double click the wireless network icon and confi gure it by setting the wireless security password to dcba654321 and the encryption level to 64bit. (2) Open your Internet browser, choose Internet options under tools menu in the menu bar.(3) In the connections tab click the LAN settings button. (4) Check uses a proxy server for your LAN options and set the proxy server address to proxy3.tip.edu.ph and the port to 8080. Click the ok button to apply the settings.Ho

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RENDU CIRCLE, an architec-ture students’ organization that specializes in freehand drawing and sketching, conducted a two-day training workshop on color rendering at the Congre-gating Area from August 14-15. The objective of the event is to enhance the artistic skills of students and develop interest on the fi eld of arts and design.

Jayrome Christian Oraya, Rendu Circle President led the training workshop imparting

strategies on color rendering. Oraya discussed about opaque (dull color), charcoal and bal-anced coloring, in which ac-cording to him, give realistic appeal on paintings. Af ter-wards, Cian Gorgonio, Rendu Circle PRO, gave a brief lecture on proper brushstrokes and pertinent information about styles on color render ing. Par ticipants brought water colors, colored pencils, colored pens and were given a copy of

perspective designs in which they applied their individual knowledge in terms of proper color applications. The par-ticipants submitted their work to the facilitator-in-charge for evaluation.

The workshop concluded with Arch. Rosauro Jaman-dri, Rendu Circle Co-founder, together with Rendu offi cers handing out certifi cates to the participants who attended the affair. Roque P. Kaw

Rendu Circle enhances artistic skills

ASA inducts new offi cersBy ANM

BEARING THE theme “Lead-ership by Heart: Student As-sistant Today, The Leaders of Tomorrow”, the Association of Student Assistants (ASA) held its induction rites on July 8 at Seminar Room A.

Guest speaker Ms. Sandy Togonon, former Managing Consultant of Alliance-Atlantic Consulting, Inc., graced the occasion with an inspirational

More than a hundred TIPians registered in the staff search at the VOICE recruitment booth beside Bldg. 7. Upon taking the competitive exams and series of interviews with the Editorial Staff, only 15 qualifi ed to enter the offi cial publication. Ms. Lirio Banal, VOICE adviser, led the fi nal interview on July 6 to test the communication abilities, writing skills and competence of the applicants in the fi eld of jour-

nalism. Alan N. Monreal, Jomar Samson, Naty Jean G. Ebay, Dan Ronatay, Aileen Guerrero, Roque P. Kaw, Cyntril T. Manglu-gay, Ma. Mei Fatima D. Simbol, and Melany Cardozo passed the screening for writers. Jeffrey DS. Selda and John Dereck B. Castañeda suited as staff artists. While four succeeded for staff photographers namely, Rommel Jayson A. Carandang, Aaron

Gamba, Dennis Teodoro and Ruthsel Boòon.

TIP VOICE would like to thank everyone who partici-pated on the said event. Ms. Banal wished good luck to the new comers and reminded them to continue the camara-derie and leadership that has started and promote sensible, credible and responsible cam-pus journalism.

talk. She stated that leadership is the art and science of mobi-lizing and infl uencing people. Ms. Togonon also discussed some great leaders of the past, particularly Martin Luther and Mahatma Gandhi. She said that those leaders became role models by being unselfi sh to others. Furthermore, she en-couraged every student assis-tant (SA) to look beyond and use this chance to mold themselves to be the leaders of tomorrow in

their chosen fi eld.The elected ASA offi cers are:

Alan N. Monreal (President), Christopher C. Balor (Vice President), Grazel T. Gamposi-lao (Secretary), Marc Chester David (Treasurer), Jennifer A. Borja (Auditor), Ramon Chris-topher O. Mindanao (Business Manager), Emmanuel Del Ro-sario and Ana Joy S. Castillo (PRO) and Wilfredo Vincent A. Gadingan and Jesus B. Iringan (Sergeant-at-Arms).

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Somebody struck my head and heart!The last semester, I became critical of

materialistic social values. My concerns governing our country led my cynicisms to burst. Thanks to that “somebody” who calmed a burnt-out. And for now, the columnist would like to share something inspirational (though, I’m not used with this writing style). Nevertheless, I promise to be not so mushy, for being very mushy is no longer cute but stupid.

*****Every individual has its fl ag. Raising it up high

needs a lot of courage, hope, and determination. Aside from those traits, a perfect timing is required so that your emblem could dance and fl y high with the wind. However, not all winds can bestow favorable outcome but disaster.

Enough with fl owery metaphors… What’s in a fl ag and the wind? Hmm… Let’s crack my code. Let the fl ag symbolize the aspirations and the winds as trials. Accomplishing a goal is one of the most worth remembering facets of life. Upon fulfi llment of that crave comes the feeling of joy despite the obstacles undertaken during your campaign for success.

For my fellow TIPians, we are privileged compared to other youths out there. They want to go to school but because of fi nancial constraints they opted not to pursue their dreams. I’m challenging every student to reach for their goals. Especially in this historical moment in time when tuition fees can create distressed parents. We have this advantage, we are in academe – learning and constructing the foundations for our future. Remember if the foundation is weak, so as the entirety of the construction. So exploit your assets!

The strong winds will surely test the strength

Give me a Break!

of your foundation and they can cause disaster so it is but needed to take precautions. However, I am competent enough to tell anyone that such catastrophes can toughen an individual.

Carpe diem! Feel the enJOYment of life! See your fl ag up there!

*****Believe it or not… I’m one of those many

persons who want world peace! After the 9-11 disaster, US-Iraq war, the RP political problems (Whew! It only showed the world what the majority of government offi cials we have – corrupted and drunk with power!), there is another burden for the human race to carry. Massive artilleries once again troubled a nation. When will the war between the Lebanon and Israel cease? I just hope it’s over when this publication reaches the public.

As what I had observed, both parties must learn and know a single word to solve their misunderstanding. I believe this word is not new to them. I’m hundred percent sure that they know its meaning for it is located in their dictionaries. The problem is they don’t know its essence and application. The word LOVE. And when they considered it everything fi ne will follow.

*****For the concluded SONA, it is very deliberate

that PGMA is in her stand to push through Charter Change. Again, as what was written in this column a year ago, we’ve had enough of this crap – the circus that is politics. If worse comes to worst, this dance called Cha-Cha will only consist of laws tuned to the administration’s taste. Nevertheless, the promise of Charter Change is not that hard to dismiss as just an act to grandstand another trick to divert our attentions from what is really going on and to make the show pass for another possible solution to our problems. In the first place, no system of laws was ever formed to deter a country from development. The Constitution we have right now is enough; perhaps it’s the way the laws are implemented that should be changed… better yet the people who implement them. Should I say more?

Inasmuch as I want to share my diplomatic thoughts for this issue, I chose to calm down a little and have a break… I’m getting annoyed of the situation Juan dela Cruz is up now. The cancer remains uncured. I’m in a situation controlling my sanity regarding matters because too much critical thinking for undoubtedly corrupted system will drive you nuts. I just can’t imagine how those cruel politicians withstand their business and keep their souls and body in tact.

*****For the two ladies I had dinner with at Mc

Donalds, I don’t want to break a promise… Before I end this column, I would like to greet both of you but I don’t know how. Maybe the best thing to do is to say “Hi and take care always!”. Perhaps being with them is one of my best breaks…

Where are we?Where is Juan dela Cruz? Have to be in his right track…

Highlighting glowing accounts of the economic situation under her regime, PGMA in her sixth State of the Nation Ad-dress, simply implies that the Philippines is ready for progress, that everything is now set. In addition, she mentioned

f a v o r a b l e statistics up-holding her administra-

tion concerning economic growth, good job percentage and other more. Will those brandished accomplishments be staple evidences to the country’s growth and to the Filipino’s life in general? What is a Filipino’s life now? TIPians, you’ll be the judge…

Why is it our basic needs and com-modities continue to undergo price hikes? Basic commodities remain expensive compared last few months, electricity rate extends to rise, and oil products have its nonstop increase, not to mention its domino effect.

Where are our professionals? In abroad, gaining money, that they can’t earn if they continue their career in this country. Some are on call centers such as engineers, accountants, and managers. Hey! Your chosen fields need you! Is that an example of good employment?

However, the President really works hard but not enough to mend the dilem-ma we are facing right now. She has this plan of a good economic strategy for the “super regions” but where will she get the funds then? And if ever she has the budget, reality will take its course: where there is government project – there is corruption. Absolutely, there are croco-diles around waiting for their prey.

Despite the President’s economic news and plans, what is the true score concerning our nation? Is Juan dela Cruz walking in his right track? Guide him before it’s too late.

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Punch Drunk Love

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“This mirror’s an open door and I can barely stand to see myselfI don’t know what to do anymore,

I’m crying out for help”–Bamboo

*****Have you ever experienced fi nding something

without exceeding the effort looking for it? That it just transpired right before your eyes. I mean in terms of fi nding love (just incase your wondering what the hell I’m talking about here). You’ve been caught totally off guard and didn’t exactly know how to react. It’s a mixture of luck when these things take place but you’ll have to deal with it no matter what. Your actually full of confusion when it happened but then it was overwhelmed by complete euphoria.

Believing that everything happens in this uncanny world of ours, happens for a reason is such an acceptance. I guess fate is the primary word we’re looking here. Falling for someone is spontaneous, so be ready to get PUNK’D by cupid because he has actually no idea where to aim those damn arrows. What I mean by spontaneous is, it can happen anywhere to anyone and often in the most awkward places. Would you believe that a simple smile on your way to the restroom

could spark magic in your eyes, you can even fall for the person sitting beside you in the bus and sometimes-even liquor can be a conveyor of love? There is really no guarantee that it would turn out the way you want it to be. The only option you have is to gamble everything, without holding anything back, to love to the fullest because that’s the only way you’re truly going to be happy.

Loneliness can be such a pain in the ass because everyone needs an emotional fi lling. Whether it is in our hearts, pockets or minds we all have some void to fi ll in our lives. Love after all is known to be as elusive as happiness and to fi nd someone that is supportive is such a blessing, and if ever you’ve already found that person! Congratulations. It’s nice to have a partner that would give you comfort as much as give you enough room to breath air, to call

someone to whom you can unselfi shly share a part of your life. Its so inspiring to be with a person in which both of you can grow together in your own special ways.

One may find it difficult to deny affection towards his loved one. So, in able to practice such benevolent acts of love, one has to establish a kind of commitment. Nonetheless, if the relationship becomes one-sided, it’s appropriate then to call one of them a charitable worker and the other dependent, instead of calling themselves as lovers.

In pursuing a relationship, we have to make choices with no hesitations. I just want to emphasize that a relationship calls for commitment. It should not be treated like clothing that one wears on and off everyday. One cannot simply take it away when bored with it and needs something new. Its not a toy to play with because we are dealing with the same humans just like what we are – humans with feelings and emotions, with struggling strengths and vulnerabilities. Such things cannot be ignored.

Remember that love is a commitment with each other. However, don’t disregard the possibility of one deciding to break apart, accept it if

5June-August IssueTIP VOICE

OPINION

“ S t u p i d P l ay e r N o . 1 i s B E YO N D GODLIKE!”

“Oh, you’re really stupid. Grrrr…” I often say this everytime the enemy catches my head for gold in my fave game – Warcraft III. Warcraft III, popularly known as DotA, is now a famous game for almost all computer game fanatics.

*****As I played it, many ideas have clouded my

mind. This game is a true-to-life one. In real life, you’re fi rst given a chance to choose your preferred character – good, bad or both. Once you’ve made up your mind whom to play, you’ll be given little amount of resources to use. You will be obliged to look for ways to nourish it and increase your resources and upkeep.

In a journey, we always love to take the short cut. But in that way our adversaries will also be closer. You can still take it but be sure to be ready with the enemies ahead. Our primary duty is to protect our foundation and that is our dignity, pride and self-respect with a few help from our friends and family to win the battle. Well, it really doesn’t matter which road to take. As long as you have the guts and the spirit then no one has the right to stop you.

Before you go into a combat you must learn the art of war. It is thinking how you can win the campaign. Planning a strategy is an

example of this. Once you have your strategy, it will be easier for you to undergo treacherous excursions. Just like if your plan A did not work out, you still have plan B.

In the game, we must learn to admit defeat. Learn when to withdraw from the opponent because not can bring success. There are times when there’s no one to back you up in a crisis. Your family wouldn’t be there all the time to help you. Even the ones you think that could be your last resource is not at all ready to lend a hand because of some confl icts—time, communication gap or even misunderstanding on a certain circumstance. Time will come when pride is all that’s left for you to keep the fi ght going.. Everything is still up to you. Don’t let these predicaments obstruct you. You have special skills to use and with your experiences, you’ll be in a higher level.

Aside from everyday life that we encounter, we feel incomplete if we don’t have goals. Goal is the essence of life and it would be our drive to continue living life despite the dilemmas that we face. You may acquire some of it but do you think you deserve it? Obtaining them is not the real sense of reaching goals, you have to work hard to attain them. Time may be very long but be patient and let yourself accumulate the means to acquire them. Sure you will succeed but never forget to look back where you’ve started. You need it to heal the agony.

Always have the initiative to perform because not all people around you will feed your future. Don’t expect much if you’re just starting. Keep on persevering and in due time you’ll receive great rewards that you haven’t expected at all. Remember that there’s nothing perfect, only better. If you’re defeated, stand up and fi ght again. Sooner you will regain strength. Your energy and soul will boost up with confi dence. You will be in the pedestal of success and victory. As the poem Invictus by William Ernest Henley says, “I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul!”.

*****“Rebel Alchemist is on a killing spree.” “Rebel Alchemist is UNSTOPPABLE.” It feels good to hear this. Get on it and play

life. Life is a big game so play it hard.

DotA to Victorytipvoice_qc@yahoo.com

What can you say about the teaching competence of our professors?

Personality and Policy: It’s a choiceThe recent political, social and economic

status of our country is merely the refl ection of what type of leaders we have today. It is a call of urge for people to prove your worth to govern responsibly and not to earn easily. I remembered an interview in a news program with an eight-year old boy studying in an exclusive school. The boy was asked pertaining to our government leaders and he answered, “ Shame on you, you betray me and my generation.” Obviously at young age, he knows how to respond articulately and burst his opinion, that in reality change is needed. Anyway, before I became exhausted with this topic it is a pleasure to share thoughts, sights and opinions about our exacerbating country, the Philippines.

For 20 years, I’ve been dreaming of a stable life that all resources are within grasp in a matter of short terms. In that span of time nothing happened, still it worsens. Filipinos had gone to changing phases led by 14 Presidents who promulgated trademark policies. But for years, were these promises really brought to people and meant for people? What’s wrong with our votes? I could not imagine my parents having

to disclose their bet for certain positions that on the latter they would remorse to waste. It’s a choice.

It seems we were being fooled by different black propagandas, mud-slinging and throwing of accusations from different parties; the pros and cons. They warp the focus of our political system, that sudden rattles the economy and split the vision of the society. For further implication; poverty, unemployment and other national problems serve as a burden for many Filipinos. These cases are always the headline of the news everyday! What we need are the guarantees of those politicians’ promises. Where is then the personality we saw upstage during

campaigns? Wow! Pity for us Pinoys who once fought for independence and fl ed to bondage.

Of the numbers of policies we’ve heard from our leaders, larger percentage become mocked or when implemented, popularity—not service—comes fi rst. In view to this, there are people who have been in the culture of “ningas-kugon,” a colloquial phrase-turned-policy that emphasizes doing good at fi rst terms but losing at the end. We do hope that this will not dismantle others by taking into consideration that people are for the common good. Again it’s a choice, we are 86 million people in the archipelago: large enough to set our ideal government and embark our cultivated policies without obstruction, but with conviction.

On the other hand, however, such word as IDEAL could not be achieved in ages. It can be possible if there is fusion of reliable policies and manly personalities. Going back to the young boy, if we can only create a good government and instill the responsibility of public service, maybe an honest appraisal, he will sound bounding for true leadership. Nevertheless, not all of us are in the crossroads.

On November 18, another clash between the two “I’m-much-greater-than-you-are” boxers will be witnessed. Erik “El Terible” Morales and our very own Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao will again prove themselves who is better between the two of them. But this time, they have a new gimmick: If Morales weighs 130.1-131 pounds, his promoter is willing to pay Pacquiao a sum of $500,000 and if he weighs 131.1-132 pounds, a total of $1 million will be given to Pacquiao.

*****In response to what Morales’ party had

proposed, Pacquiao still insists to fi ght even Morales exceeds the weight limit. In that way, he will not look as if he’s greedy because the people might think he’s only just after the money at stake. “Tama nga naman”.

*****Why do both of them insist to fi ght? Remember

that Pacquiao lost a 12 round decision bout to Morales on March last year and won a 10th round knockout against Morales last January. Both of them want to prove that “I’m-much-greater-than-you.” Is it an epitome of determination or pride? The answer depends on you.

Of Infl uence and Pride

*****Boxing illuminates life. It gives us a clear

overview of what’s happening around us — two parties proving that they are much wiser and infl uential than the other. The government is the best example for this: the administration and the opposition vying for supremacy and votes of the Filipinos. Do they know that the people are already getting fed up and exhausted with them?

While I’m watching the President’s recent State of the Nation Address, it seems that I’m watching a live situation comedy. The opposition refrains from clapping their hands and the administration applauding as if they were die

hard fans of a famous celebrity. Both of them differ in various ways — idealism, point of views and motives in their respective positions — but they all possess a common trait: PRIDE. Why is it so hard for an infl uential person to wear the clothes of humility?

This is the irony of life: whenever a man becomes infl uential, he starts to lose his identity. He starts to ignore the persons behind him and forgets the people who have helped him attained his success. Of course I’m not saying that everybody’s like that, but what I’m saying is very much evident.

*****If only those in authority can eliminate pride

in their systems, probably a drastic change in the economy is possible. I can’t help but imagine how proud I am to be a Filipino if those in the position will refrain from blaming one another and instead cooperate to pursue what PGMA had promised in her SONA. Honestly, I’m one of those who appreciate the reports and promises of PGMA but I doubt no promise will be put into action unless those infl uential characters start to work together, go to their respective corners, or better yet, leave the ring.

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Appointment with Tragedy Victims: “Hmmm...Magpapabango

muna ako.”

Practice the following tips and manage your way out on every situation you may encounter.

1.Make a checklist—It’s a psychological relief to see the things you have accomplished for the day. You have to cross out those you have fi nished.

2.Take a break—Play a sport that you like best like basketball, badminton and the like. If not,

PIECE OF ADVICE: On Handling School Stress

4.Manage your schedule—Don’t put off work for the next day. Finish what you can even if it’s only part of the task today.

5. Ask for help—Don’t hesitate to ask the help of other persons. We have to accept the fact that we can’t do everything ALONE.

—Aquarius

go to the gym. From this, you get to release all tensions and stress you may have. If these are not your interests, be in the company of friends or better yet indulge in silence.

3.Stay away from caffeinated drinks—Beverages such as soda and coffee will only keep you up at night and prolong your agony. Reserve your energy and rest for next day’s chore.

‘Yung iba OK at ‘yung iba hinde!!! Haha…Ü—Sargie, BSC

Quite satisfi ed but still need to be worked out.

—Jane C., BSIM

Satisfi ed.—Dhang, BSC

Quite satisfi ed. —Isis, BSECE

Well, I ’m satisfied with the teaching competence of our instructors but some instructors don’t do their best in teaching.

—Janrice, BS Educ

Some Prof. ‘di nila inuubos yung time sa pagtuturo, 3 hrs yung class namin kaya lang 1½ hour lang ang nagagamit namin kasi dini-dismiss n’ya agad.

— EarlCyn06, BSME

Boring, puro pa-sulat—Walang Kwenta, BSME

Yung iba walang kwenta!—Crazy, BSC

Mas magaling pa ako sa kanila —KC, BSCS

Give to our students their expectations to achieve the objective of the subject.

—Mrs. Evangeline Campang, CBE

Preparedness supported by experience will make a teacher competent.

—Mr. Gil A. De Guzman, CBE

How I wish palitan na yung mga gurang na prof.

—Adik, BSMarE

Some instructors are good but some are not professional...they come late to our class.

—Jhoy, BSArch

For our next poll question: What can you say about the service of our security personnel?

compromise doesn’t work anymore. Think about your own progress and have self-indignity. Bear in mind the saying “if you really love the person set them free and if they return it was meant to be”. Although, you can alter the situation just in case they don’t come back in your life. “…if they don’t return, hunt them down like the animals they are…drink yourself to death and bear in mind that love sucks”, only in this way you could really move on with your petty life. (just kidding! this is just me being sarcastic). You must always know when to let go because it only means that God has intended you for another person. So you must just exceed the effort to look for them and don’t depend on fate alone.

Hence, before we enter into this kind of relationship, be sure we’re ready for some sacrifi ces and we’re capable of balancing our various priorities. Otherwise, we’ll not be able to grow in a healthy relationship because we cannot maintain the other essentials of life – our faith, our family, our studies, the cultivation of our skills, our friends, OURSELVES. It takes love to make a choice.

‘dun ko na sinabi ang gusto kong mangyari. Tinanong ko s’ya kung ano ang ireregalo n’ya sa’kin. Tinanong n’ya rin kung anong gusto ko. Sabi ko, sex ang gusto ko sabay sabi ng joke at sinamahan ko ng tawa. Nagulat s’ya sa sinabi ko kaya ganun na lang kasama ang tingin n’ya sa’kin. “Hindi, joke lang yun noh, ito naman masyadong seryoso”, sabi ko. Pero sa loob-loob ko hindi ako nagbibiro. Bago s’ya sumakay ng dyip inanyayahan ko s’yang pumunta sa bahay ko sa ikaanim ng gabi para kumain at mag-celebrate ng aking kaarawan.

Umuupa lang ako ng room malapit sa eskwelahan kaya malakas ang loob kong yayain s’ya. Naghanda ako ng konting pagkain gaya ng walang kama-tayang canton at syempre inu-min. Late na s’yang dumating dahil nahirapan pa daw s’yang magpaalam. Ang paalam n’ya sa kanila ay makikitulog s’ya sa classmate n’yang babae ngunit sa room ko talaga s’ya makikitulog.

Bago kami kumain ay pina-tay ko ang ilaw. Lampshade ko lang ang nakabukas kaya dinner with candlelight ang naging dating. Nagsimula na kaming kumain habang nag-kukwentuhan. Nagsusubuan pa nga kami kaya muntik na akong mabulunan. Tawa kami ng tawa sa mga pinag-gagawa namin. Nagpatugtog pa ako ng romantic song at niyaya ko s’yang sumayaw. Niyakap

ko s’ya. Nagtagpo ang aming mga mata. Hindi ko tuloy na-pigilan ang sarili ko na halikan sya. Sumabay din s’ya sa akin. At doon nag-init ang aming mga katawan.

Hiniga ko s’ya sa aking kama habang kayakap s’ya. May halong kaba at excitement ang aking naramdaman. Hindi ko talaga alam ang gagawin pero andito na lang rin kaya itutuloy ko na. Ito na ba ang sinasabi nilang tunay na ligaya? Ito na nga ba ang hubad na katoto-hanan? Itutuloy ko ba…?

Kinabukasan pagkagising ko, nakita ko na lang s’ya na nagmamadali dahil pinapauwi na daw s’ya ng mommy n’ya. Hindi na ako nakapagsalita. Hinalikan na lang n’ya ako at sabay nagba-bye.

Nang nagkita kami ng gf ko sa school, tinanong n’ya ako kung kumusta na ako pag-katapos ng mga nangyari kina-gabihan. Sagot ko, ok lang. Sa isip ko iyun na yata ang pinakamatimbang na pang-yayari sa buhay ko. Nagngitian na lamang kami kasi parehas pa rin kaming kinikilig sa isa’t isa, nabitin baga…

Dahil sa nangyari sa amin, mas lalong tumibay ang aming relasyon. At sa lahat, ito ang ipinagmamalaki kong unang karanasan. Bakit kamo? Kasi dahil sa nangyari natuto akong magkaroon ng respeto sa sarili at sa partner ko. Doon ko naramdaman ang tunay na ligaya at ang tinatawag nilang pag-ibig.

Ano na nga ba ang pinagsa-sabi ko? Ganito kasi ang tunay na pangyayari. Nung gabing ‘yun ay halos nababaliw ako sa aking naramdaman. Tinanong kasi ako ng gf ko kung itu-tuloy ko ba ang binabalak kong gawin ngunit ibinalik ko sa kanya ang tanong kung gusto ba n’ya. Nanghina ako sa kanyang sagot dahil ayaw n’ya. Sinabi n’yang mahal n’ya ako higit kanino pa man kaya inihahanda n’ya ang kanyang sarili para sa akin ngunit hindi pa s’ya handa sa mga maaar-ing mangyari. Nirespeto ko ang kanyang mga sinabi at lalong tumaas ang pagtingin ko sa kanya.

Haaay.. Nasiyahan ako sa sinabi n’ya ngunit ang sama pa r in ng pakiramdam ko dahil nahirapan akong mag-pawala ng init ng katawan. Nakakapanghinayang talaga kung iisipin pero ok lang kasi nangibabaw ang aming pag-mamahalan – isang tunay na pagmamahalan.

O ‘di ba ang corny? Ang corny ko talaga at virgin pa ako pero antay-antay lang at darating din tayo d’yan. Paano ba ‘yan hanggang dito na lang ang kakornihan ko. Sana sa muli kong pagsulat may maganda nang mangyari at alam n’yo na ‘yun. But I as-sure, sa tamang oras at pag-kakataon, hindi lamang dahil sa pagiging curious.

no ka ba naman ‘ tol? Ang corny mo’t virgin ka pa!” ‘Yan ang madalas ipamukha sa’kin ng aking mga kabarkada tu-wing kami’y nag- i inuman. Nakakaasar dahil ‘yun at ‘yun na lang ang lagi ang kanilang

sinasabi sa’kin. Dali-dali ko naman silang sinasagot

para ipagtanggol ang sarili na hindi

ko ‘yun kailangan. Pero sa totoo lang, gusto kong ma-

ranasan ang “tunay na ligaya”. Ano kayang lasa

n’un, nakakain ba ‘yun. Ito naman ang madalas kong ti-

natanong sa aking sarili kahit pabiro.

Sa dami nang naging girlfriends ko, wala pa

akong s in iser yoso. Hindi ko pa nararam-

daman ang sinasabi ni lang pag- ibig.

Para sa’kin, hindi s’ya nag-i-ex-

ist kasi nga hindi ko pa s’ya nara -

ranasan. Ano ba naman ang

maglaro ka sa isang relasyon? ‘Di

A

“Bakit nga naman ganito?

P i l i t i n ko bang magpak-adalubhasa sa banyagang wika? Nagkakasalabit-sal-abit na ang aking dila! Gus-to ko pa rin ang tunay kong pangalan – Juan. Higit sa

Bayan sa akin. Biruin mo kasi noong ako’y musmos pa lamang, ang daming nagtu-turo sa akin para matutong magsalita, nais nila akong ampunin at agawin sa nag-silang sa akin. Iba’t-ibang banyaga si la at s’yempre

Chuvah… chuvah… chuvah… blah… blah… blah… Galing ng mga kapatid ko sa paggamit ng salitang banyaga! Tanong ko lang, sa wikang banyaga din ba kung kayo’y mag-isip? Hindi naman sa tu-mututol ako sa paggamit ng ibang diyalekto. Baka lang nakakalimot kayo na meron tayong Pamban-sang Wika. Nanghihina nga raw ang ating wika! Buhayin naman natin at ating pagyamanin! Kinakatawan nito ang ating pagka-Pilipino… kapag ito’y namatay – pinatay na rin natin ang ating mga sarili.

Kaya nga sa pag-aaral ko sa mga banyagang wika, ang mga salitang ito ang binigyan ko nang lubos na panahon upang ikabit sa aking dila – I am proud to be a Filipino! I am proud of my language! Kaya ngayon hindi na ako papatawag ng John kah i t kan ino kund i JUAN de la Cruz. Masarap yatang marinig s a t a i n g a a t k a y t a m i s b i g k a s i n a n g W i k a n g Pambansa.

Ako ’ y nagpapaa la la l amang… baka nakakal imot ka na, kapat id…

Pumilant ik sa kukote ni R.M.Roxas

Ni Israel

Nang minsang madako ang mga matang lantay

Sa di kalayuan naaninag yaring buhayTigib ng hinagpis sa aning inakay

Hilakbot ang namayani sa katawa’y sumilay

Ano itong namalayan? tigang na kapalaranSa nangaguhay, masikhay na kaalaman

Angking ugat, nabayo ng kahinahunanPaham na pagtangka abot ay kayamanan

Muli kong binalikan ang pagsinta ng liyagSa muling pagsibol, tuwa ang nahayag Ginintuang bunga nang inukit ay habag

Malaan kay Bathalang sapat na hinapag

Sa kaparangan, nagyakap ang kapangyarihan

Nagtanda ang kabundukan sa lilim ng kadiliman

Pagsapit sa ilang namayani’y kasuklamanDito ko natanto luntian ang aking bayan

Unti-unti ito’y nasiphayoTinangap ng puso ang bagong anyo

Sa kaparangan, marami ang unyangoNagbabago, maging ikaw

maaaring maamo

Howdy! I have this new name – John. However, I’m not used to be called in that name by anyone. It seems hypocrisy is killing me. I am nothing but a second rate trying hard western man. I have my own language, but…

Ni Leam H. Sy

Sabik na mahawakanO makita man lang ang

Mga bagay ng pag-aalalaNa dapat ay nagkasama

Ngunit nasa kabilang dako

Ng kinatatayuang mundo—Sa lupang dayuhan—

At pilit kinatatayuanUpang maitaguyod

Ang panunumpang lugodNa kasaganaan

Kahit pa mawalayPaglisan ay may saysay

Dahil sa bandang huli,Sa likod ng isipan nakakubli

Itong paggunita’ySabay na mararanasan

Magkat’wang na makakamitAng pangako ng

kinabukasang nakasilidSa kartong kahon ng

kahapon.

Parc

el

Sa Kaparangan

Ni fawkes

Hindi mo yata alamNa ako’y nag-iisaHeto at nagtataka,Wala na yatang pag-asa.Tila lingid din sa iyong kaalaman,Na ikaw lamang ang tanging hinihintay.Sa tuwing ika’y nakakasalamuha,Ligaya ko’y walang kapantay.Ngunit hindi ko matanggapNa hanggang sa ganu’n na lamangKaibigan na lamang ba?Talagang nakapanghihinayang.Pinipilit kong binubura sa aking isipanAko’y ‘di mo tanggap na mahalin.Kung iyan ang nasa puso mo,Sarili ko’y ‘di na pipilitin.Labis na kalungkutan at paghihinagpis,Iwawaglit sa aking sarili.Pamamaalam na lamang ang tanging magagawa,Ngunit mahal kita! hindi ko maitatanggi.

PITAK–PANITIKTIP VOICEUnang Karanasan

ba ok lang kasi bata pa ako. Masarap maglaro dahil para sa akin collect and collect then select.

Hindi naman sa kaguwapu-han ako, marami lang talaga ang natutuwa sa’kin kasi ma-hilig akong magpatawa kahit puro kalibugan ang nasa isip. Gayun pa man tila may kulang kahit na nasiyahan akong makipaglaro sa nararamda-man ng mga naging syota ko. Hinahanap ko ang ligayang sinasabi ng barkada. Yung tipong makakamit ko ang sat-isfaction na nararamdaman nila.

Lahat ng kabarkada ko may experience na kaya lagi akong tampulan ng tukso ‘pag ukol sa pakikipagtalik dumadako ang usapan. Pinipilit nila akong yayain ang gir lfr iend kong makipag-sex sa’kin. Binigyan pa nila ako ng tips kung paano ko s’ya mapapa-oo. Hanggang palapit na ang araw ng birth-day ko, eighteen na ako sa wakas. Sabi ko, ito na ang pa-nahon para yayain ang syota ko. Heto na ang pagkakataon upang maranasan ang ligaya na sabi nila ay abot-langit.

Dahi l sa lagi ko naman s’yang kasabay sa pag-uwi,

Bumangon ka Bangon sa pag-idlip Sa paghahabol ng panaginip... Sa kalsadang Dinaraanan Libo-libong pagkakataon Inihain, PISO-PISONG PARAISO

lahat, mahal ko ang aking wika! Ikaw baka inglesero ka na? Congrats! You’re now globally competitive! Teka may pusong Pinoy ka pa ba? Paalala lang baka hayop at malansang isda ka na…

Nakakalungkot naman… Agosto na pala… wala man lang nakaalala sa panahong ito. Ito lang naman ang pag-kakataon na natuwa si Inang

ang t inuturo n i l a ay ang kanilang baon na diyalekto. Akala siguro ni la maaakit at makukuha n i l a ako sa galing nilang m a g s a l i t a . M a b u t i n a lang magal -ing na guro

si Inang Bayan, naipamana n’ya ang kanyang wika sa akin. Ang maituturing ko na pinakamayamang wika sa buong mundo – Filipino. Iyan ang dahilan ng aking pagda-dalamhati… Sa buwang ito ko kasi nabigkas ang mga unang salita na itinuro niya. Hmp! Sayang naman ang pagpapagal ni Inang Bayan kung nakalimot ka.

TIP VOICE

June-August Issue8

GGUIDE-Life

FEATURES Volume XXVI No. 1

Joy to the world…Who couldn’t have known this

person? One of the most respected and admired personalities in the institute. A small but terrible one, that person is no other than Prof. Jocelyn Arcillas. Ms. Arcillas, or Ma’am Joy as her colleagues and students call her, is a person of dignity and nobility. She had proved everyone that she can be what she is now while staying in a low profi le. And she is not at all blunt but rather honest and frank for she hates hypocrisy. To know her more, let’s take a look the true Ms. Jocelyn Tolio-Arcillas.

Ma’am Joy was born in Ilocos Sur in 1972. She took her educa-

By akeh_06 & alchemist_24

Generation nowadays is different compared before because of the fast-phased technology that we experience. Our genre is exposed to different technological breakthroughs that give us easy access to information. Internet and Media are the two big factors that affect the minds of the people. Just by surfi ng the Internet, you can get all the information that you need. On the other hand, Media gives a “BIG” impact to the society because it feeds our minds with different information. Because of these two factors, people are well informed about the latest trends of the society, which makes our genre liberated.

The effects of these factors have a lot of bearing to our society especially to the teenagers. They are updated with the latest happenings and trends. As a result, their mind is more open to different stuffs like our topic for this issue—Pre-marital Sex.

DEFINING SEXSex has a broad meaning. Below are some defi nitions of sex:“sex [n.] 1 sexual instincts, desires, etc., or their manifestation.

2 colloq. sexual intercourse”- Oxford Quick Reference Dictionary

“ sex [n.] 1 male or female gender. 2 sexual activity or

behaviour leading to it. (14th century, Via French sexe or directly from Latin sexus)”

- Microsoft Encarta DictionaryConsidering the given definitions above, sex has a narrow

explanation that’s why we don’t appreciate it as part of our life. But what is the real meaning of sex? If we dig deeper, sex is “a gift from God”. In the history of man, sex is already part of human activities for the purpose of procreation.

It was mentioned that sex is a gift, but to whom God gave it? God gave this gift to everyone but with a condition—marriage. Sex is only meant for married couple. Unfortunately, many unmarried couples engage to premarital sex.

WHAT IS PMS?Sex and premarital sex are different things from each other. If sex is

a gift from God, PMS on the other hand, among the Ctholics, is a sin to God. Though most of us know that it is a sin, many are still engaging to PMS. We believe that as long as it feels right, it won’t matter. What is the reason behind this? Is it because of LOVE or just LUST?

LOVE AND LUSTPeople who are involved in PMS are those who are inquisitive on

what a relationship can give. They thought that taking their relationship to the next level would make their bonding stronger. Unfortunately, they still end up losing that relationship. They thought that having PMS is an expression of love but in reality it’s just a strong sexual desire and that is lust.

Love is associated with the word patience. Patience is linked with love because if you really love a person you will wait for the right time. Because true love can wait, no matter how long it will take.

THE MAIN ISSUEThe government now is promoting the use of contraceptives to help

lessen the population as well as the cases of HIV, AIDS and the like. Most popular among these contraceptives are condoms and pills. However, it’s not the disease or the population growth that the teenagers avoid but the unwanted pregnancy.

The real issue then is the fear for responsibility that unwanted pregnancy can give. How can we prevent this from happening if we still practice PMS? We have to consider and understand that PMS is not a game to gamble. It will give a lot of effects to the persons involve.

Just keep in mind that “for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction”. The reason why God put your brain above your heart is to let you think fi rst so you wont suffer the consequences at the end.

friend. Lastly, she had the essence of a woman.”

Ma’am Joy is now on her 12th year in TIP this November. She also celebrated her 34th birthday on August 15. If Voice will have the chance to give her an award, she will receive Ms. Congeniality. Congratulations to you and Voice wishes you good luck in your endeavors.

herself to a wider responsibility when she resigned from her previous job and entered the Technological Institute of the Philippines as faculty in the Humanities and Social Sciences Department. She teaches English subjects like Grammar, Composition and Technical Writing as her specialties.

Ma’am Joy wanted to pursue education and decided to take her Master of Arts in Education major in English at the Philippine Christian University. She was able to fi nish it on time and to put some color in her love life, she was married to 1Lt. Bladimir Arcillas.

In 1998, she became the adviser of TIP Voice, the offi cial publication of TIP. It wasn’t diffi cult for her to handle the organization because the staff is working in a professional manner.

She continued her studies by taking her doctorate in Edu-cational Management in 2005. Because of her achievements and high degree of education she was promoted as the new head of HSSD and took offi ce on June 9, 2006. After promo-tion, she decided to resign as the Voice adviser so she can concentrate on a much heavier responsibilities as the depart-ment head.

Voice interviewed some of Ms. Joy’s friends, students, and colleagues and here are the things they can say about her:

“I remember the day I fi rst saw Ma’am Joy. I thought she was a hard person to deal with but she proved me wrong. She’s a generous adviser because she always gives us snacks everytime we ask her,” said Eric Abejero, TIP Voice photographer.

Ms. Lirio Banal shares her idea saying, “She’s a workaholic department chair. And she is a true friend who has a magnanimous heart. She’s a true and thoughtful

MANY PEOPLE touch our lives; some stay for a while and some stay for a lifetime in our hearts. Let’s have a glimpse of the lives and works of our Who’s Who? personalities.

Hil-Lirios...She is a happy and gay person

that will make your day beautiful and refreshing. She’s a very cheerful woman with high spirit and low temper. She’s the Ms. Friendship of the Humanities and Social Sciences Department. Have you guessed who she is? I guess you’re right. I’m talking about Ms. Lirio Fellizar-Banal.

Her colleagues and students call her Ma’am Lirio. She is a person who is contented and satisfied with the things around her. No one has seen her get mad or get angry with someone. Given the chance to know her better, you would see the real Ms. Lirio Banal.

By Allan L. Billones

ordinary student, she was once an editor-in-chief in their school publication. In addition, she had received different recognitions during her college years so it wasn’t a surprise anymore when she graduated Cum Laude in B.S. Secondary Education, major in English.

After graduation, she pursued her profession and taught as English teacher in various schools such as Francisco Homes Learning Academy, Bulacan (1989-1990); Sisters of Mary School, Cebu (1990-1991); La Consolacion College, Caloocan (1992-1995); and from 1996 up to present here in TIP.

Ma’am Lirio took her Master of Arts in English Language Teaching at the Philippine Normal University in 1997 and achieved her diploma in 2004. In the early years while taking her master’s degree, she found love in the person of Eduardo Banal, Jr. and they got married in 1997. It wasn’t that long when they had their three cute children namely James Edward, Claire Jasmine and Angelica.

In June 2006, she became the Voice adviser with recom-m endation from Ms. Jocelyn Arcillas. As the new adviser, she is confi dent that her previous experience as a writer in college will help her in providing enough technical support for the staff.

In an interview with Voice, her friends and colleagues shared their remarks:

“Ma’am Banal… she is our mother now… and being a mother is not easy…”, says Ronoriendo Roxas, TIP Voice Editor-in-Chief.

While Ms. Arcillas simply said, “She has my confidence and trust”.

Ma’am Lirio is now on her tenth year in TIP and she plans to continue teaching so she can shape the minds of every student to be responsible citizens of our country. Voice salutes her determination and wishes her good luck in her career.

Hey guys, this is “the return of the come back”— your friendly dictionary. We’ve compiled again some words of wisdom from street junks, naggers, and other chatters out there. It’s hard but we did it all just for you. We hope this will give amusement and info to help us adjust to our ever-changing

environment. Enjoy reading and do the rebel high!By Alien and Yak

amp [amp], n, an expression of hatred or disgust of someone irritated (Kainis talaga ‘yung instructor namin. Amp talaga, grrr.)

banking [bang-king], adj, term used to describe a jeepney, going somewhere in Cogeo, Antipolo or Marikina, that gives you a roller coaster ride in the middle of the streets because they overtake turtle-moving cars and swerve even if there are no cars in front. (Hesus, Maria, Joseph itong drayber na’to, buma-banking. Ayoko pang mamatay at wala pa akong insurance!)

butotoy [bu-to-toy], n, very deep Filipino term for oil lamp and that’s all, nothing more (Lola: Nonoy, asan na ang aking bututoy? Bakit hindi ko makapa?)

CALABARZON [ka-la-bar-son], n, just to inform you this is the acronym for provinces in Region IV-A namely Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon. (O, calabarzon. Sakay na’t aalis na.)

DotA, n, a now famous game in town, which is the expansion of Warcraft III: Frozen Throne (Tol, DotA pa tayo. Hindi ko pa natatalo ung stupid player na ‘yun.)

evolve [i-bolb], v, abrupt change of personality from very sluggish to being something lively and confi dent, which is above a typical type. (Hanep ka ah, nag-evolve ka na ngayon. Dati binabatuk-batukan lang kita, eh.)

FC [ep-si], adj, I assume you’ve met this kind of person who got an attitude of Feeling Close, as if they’re welcome (FC ‘yang babaeng ‘yan. Kala mo naman kagandahan s’ya.)

hubag, n. Visayan term for sores or infection in body parts(Excerpt from a song: hubag ang ati, oy… pagmusulti kug hubag ang ati…)

jotlet [dyot-let], adj, most probably this is your seatmate who smells awful especially when the air sweeps from his underarms. (Ang jotlet mo naman. Lumayo ka nga sa’kin. Ooh, how gross.)

kadyot lang, n. I’m sure you already know this. A popular Bicolano term saglit lang (Juan: Honey, ‘lika na tulog na tayo. Sisa: Kadyot lang, kadyot lang ha.)

kispirin [kis-pi-rin], n, an effective medicine for a perverted guy suffering from body aches or pain in the @$$ (Gusto mo ba ng kispirin o naghahanap ka talaga ng sakit ng katawan.)

MIMAROPA [mi-ma-ro-pa], n, acronym for members of Region IV-B composed of Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan (Let’s sing do-re-mi: Do Re Mi Ma Ro Pa Ti Do)

motmot [mot-mot], adj, your classmate who knows nothing than annoy you, in short walang alam (H’wag mo kausapin yang gagong ‘yan, motmot yan)

patok [pa-tok], adj, I really enjoy riding in a patok jeep ‘coz they run fast and will surely bring you to heaven in no time. (Tang-!^@ lang. Ba’t walang patok na dyip kung kailan late na ako sa klase)

syota [syo-ta], adj, acronym for short time, so if someone told you this give them a good spank on the face. (Bastusan ba gusto mo? Hindi ako syota! Syotain ko mukha mo dyan, eh.)

tamaritis [ta-ma-ray-tis], n, contagious disease of TIP students with symptoms of being stubborn that leads to cutting of classes (Dude hinawaan mo ako ng tamaritis mo. Tara, mag-DotA na lang tayo.)

TH [ti-eych], adj, term used for stupid persons who misinterpret things as if something suspicious is going on, commonly known as Tamang Hinala; also Trying Hard. (I don’t give a $#!+ men, so don’t get me wrong. TH ka lang!)

USA [yu-es-ey], adj, an accronym for Under the SAya that means a hen-pecked husband; also takosa (takot sa asawa); also tigasin (Pare, hindi ka lang pala tigasin eh. USA ka pa! Haha.)

wapakels [wa-pa-kels], adj, a new polite approach if anyone is asking or informing you of something, which is in tagalog, walang pake-alam; also ma at pa. (Iska: hoy, kumpare may bago akong tsismis! Iska: wapakels! Gaga ka.)

yakapsul [ya-kap-sul], n, another type of medicine for someone who does a “nice guy high”. it would be more effective if combined with kispirin (Tuko: Honey, sinipon ako. Bigyan mo naman ako ng yakapsul. Tuka: Huhh? Anong konek? Mamaya mahawaan pa ako ng virus mo.).

Pre-marital Sex: Are you ready?

tion in the same province until she graduated Bachelor of Arts Major in English, with 18 units in BS Edu-cation at Saint Paul College, Ilocos Sur in 1993. On the same year, she ventured Manila hoping for employment opportunities. Luck-ily, she found a job as secretary at SM Head Offi ce, Quiapo. After six months of hardwork in the said company, she felt a need to pur-sue her profession in teaching.

What she really wanted is to educate the youth as part of her profession and her desire to mold the new generation. She opened

Ma’am Lirio was born in 1968 at the heart of Manila. Her parents live in Bulacan so she got her schooling at the Assumption College, a Catholic school in the same place. She was well educated from her primary to tertiary education in the same institute. She was not just an

9June-August IssueTIP VOICE

FEATURESVolume XXVI No. 1

THE KILLERS is a synth rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada who was formed in 2002. The group is composed of four members – Brandon Flowers (vocals/synthesizer), Dave Keuning (guitar), Mark Stoermer (bass), and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums and vocals).

After their debut hit Hot Fuss in 2004, they come up with their sophomore album titled, Sam’s Town. The album’s title is a salute to Sam Boyd who arrived in Las Vegas in 1941 with just a few dollars in his pocket but worked his way up from card dealer to casino owner by the end of the 60’s.

Filled with Western guitars and high-soaring vocalization from Brandon Flowers, Sam’s Town is indeed a great album. The title track opener kicks off with a drum roll and guitar stab while Flowers speaks, in a mourning sound “/Red, white and blue upon a birthday cake./ My brother was born on the Fourth of July and screams,/ “I see Sam’s Town/”

The intensity never really ends up there. One of the album’s tracks, “Enterlude” builds upon a lively piano line, while Flowers welcomes listeners and saying “I hope you enjoy listening to our music”. Their fi rst single, “When You Were Young” and the second; “Bling (Confessions of a King)” which features the falsetto voice of the vocalists. “For Reasons Unknown” is another track you’ll enjoy in this album. The song about the tough roads in life, “Read My Mind” is so emotional that plays with crashing drums. The seventh track, “Uncle Johnny” is a cautionary tale about cocaine. A song that shows sense of humor with the title “Bones” will surely amuse the listeners. The album also includes some epic ballads like “My List” and “This River is Wild”, both with slightly crazy vocals of Flowers. “Why Do I Keep Counting” is the 11th track, which sounds like a meditation on life and death but apparently it’s about Flowers’ fear of fl ying.

The album wraps up with “Exitlude” featuring Flowers’ infl ection on the words “aggressively” and “regrettably” and ends when he murmurs, “It doesn’t really matter”.

Flood and Alan Moulder produced the album, which will be released on October 3, worldwide.—Remlee dela Cruz

Sam’s Town

By Rose Ann Piad

BATCH 2001 graduates of the Technological Institute of the Philippines–Quezon City formed an association that would serve as a communication tool for the alumni of TIP-QC. They named it the Technological Institute of the Philippines–Quezon City Alumni Association (TIPQCAA).

TIPQCAA in focus

ISA NA NAMANG tribute album ang kinasasabikan nang karamihan matapos

ang paglabas ng Ultrelectromagneticjam para sa Eraserheads.

Sa loob ng humigit tatlong dekada, ang Apo Hiking Society na binubuo nina Danny

Javier, Jim Paredes at Buboy Garovillo ang pumukaw sa a t ing mga pandinig ng mga kantang tulad ng “Pumapatak ang Ulan,” “Batang-Bata Ka Pa,” “Awit ng Barkada,” “When I Met You,” “Di Na Natuto,” “Bawat Bata,” “Panalangin” at marami pang iba. Makalipas ng 22 na album, hanggang ngayo’y hinidi pa rin kumukupas ang kanilang mga awiitn. Kaya ang Universal Records ay naglabas ngayong taon ng isang proyektong alay sa tatlong institusyon nang maituturing.

Kinabibilangan ng 15 na banda at 3 solo artist ng ating panahon, ang album na ito ay nangailangan ng isang taon upang matapos. Kabilang dito ang “Pumapatak ang Ulan” ng Parokya ni Edgar, “Yakap sa Dilim” ng Orange and Lemons, “Do Bidoo” ng Kamikazee, “Awit ng Barkada” ng Itchyworms, “Nakapagtataka” ng SpongeCola, “Ewan” ng Imago, “Batang-Bata Ka Pa” ng Sugarfree, “Kumot at Unan” ng Boldstar, “When I Met You” ni Barbie Almalbis, “Bakit Ang Babae” ng Sandwich, “Kabilugan ng Buwan” ng Drip, “Di Na Natuto” ng Sound, “Anna” ni Top Suzara, “Blue Jeans” ng Rocksteddy, “Panalangin” ng Moonstar88, “ “Paano” ng Shamrock, “Pag-ibig” ni Kitchie Nadal at “Bawat Bata” ng the Dawn.—wyeseich

Kami nAPO muna

ergy-Effi cient Ballast on Classroom Illumi-nation and Lighting Energy Consumption of TIP QC”, which also received the fi rst prize during the Faculty Research award-ings last year. Engr. Cristobal and Engr. Milan received their recognitions during the 5th anniversary of TIPQCAA.

Know more about TIPQCAA

To know more about TIPQCAA you can log on to www.geocities.com/tipq-caa or call 911-0964 loc. 439. You may also visit the Alumni Association Offi ce located at G/F Student and Personnel Services Bldg. and look for Engr. Alexie Ballon, Alumni Coordinator. TIPQCAA will always be of help to our graduates in their careers. They are ready to provide global competitiveness to every TIPQC alumni.

SILENT HILLSILENT HILL, a hit video game series-turned-into-movie, created by Konami, will surely send chills to movie goers.

The movie centers on Rose (Radha Mitchell) who was desperately seeking a cure for her daughter’s psychiatric illness. The doctor’s diagnosis is to put her daughter Sharon (Jodelle Ferland) in a psychiatric care permanently. Unable to accept the doctor’s

advice, Rose headed to the creepy and deserted town of Silent Hill with Sharon.

On their way, they had a car accident that made Rose lost her daughter in the town. Rose began the search for her daughter. As Rose persist to seek her daughter, by coincidence, fi nds the secret of the town that was hidden 30 years ago. She realizes that

her daughter is just a bait in a game.Silent Hill stars Radha Mitchell (from the

movie; Man on Fire, Phone Booth), Sean Bean (from the movie; Lord of the Rings-Trilogy, Troy) and Jodelle Ferland (from the movie Mermaid, They, Carrie), Alice Krige, Laurie Holden, Deborah Kara Unger, Kim Coates and Tanya Allen.

The fi lm was directed by Christophe Gans, written by Rover Avary and produced by Samuel Hadida from Focus Features and Davis Films production. Silent Hill will bring a new shiver to your spine.—Lovlie Balorio

THE NUNFANTASTIC FACTORY presents another Spanish horror tale, The Nun - a ghost story of an evil water-nymph seeking vengeance against her murderers from years ago.

Sister Ursula (Cristina Piaget) was an abusive and merciless nun who turned an all-girl boarding house into a sadistic prison. She often torments her students with her own style of extreme religious zealotry. She is also deathly strict with her code of ethics. When one of the students—Mary (Lola Marcelli)—got pregnant, the nun forced

her into a dangerous spiritual cleansing. It ended in a tragedy when four of Mary’s classmates—Zoe (Paulina Galvez), Susan (Natalia Dicenta), Cristy (Tete Delgado ) and Eulalia (Oriana Bonet)—broke up the torture session and inadvertently killed Sister Ursula.

Upon the reopening of the school, almost 20 years later, Cristy, Eulalia and Mary were found dead because of a mysterious reason. On this event, Zoe and Susan were forced to face their own nightmares over what happened that frightful night when Ursula was killed. With the help of Eve (Anita Briem), Mary’s daughter, the group confronts the ghost that haunts their dreams in hushed silence. They are now bound to face the ghastly violence of the nun.

The fi lm was directed by Luis de la Madreid. The Nun is a must seen movie this year.—Remlee C. dela Cruz

LADY IN THE WATERFROM THE WRITER, director, and producer of The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable and The Vil-lage, M. Night Shyamalan will once again cap-tivate movie goers with his new thriller, Lady in the Water starring award-winning actor Paul Giamatti (from the movie; Cinderella Man) and Bryce Dallas Howard (from the movie; As You Like It).

The story is about a man who fi nds a new meaning in his life. Cleveland Heep (Giamatti) found this new meaning when he met Story

(Howard). He later discovered that Story is not a human but a “narf” (nymph-like crea-ture) who was lost from her world. Story is being stalked by vicious creatures that are persistent in preventing her from going back to her world. Her unique power of percep-tion unveils the fate of mankind that directly tied to her destiny.

Story’s chance to go back home is losing rapidly and the life of Cleveland and the other residents is at risk in help-ing her take the dangerous journey. He must unlock the mysterious code to unravel the way to Story’s world. Cleveland must face the demons that lurk around. He and the other

tenants must seize out their powers, which Story has provided them, to save our world and hers.

The fi lm was produced by Warner Broth-ers Company and Legendary Pictures. It also stars Bob Balaban, Jeffrey Wright, Sarita Choudhury, Freddy Rodriguez, Bill Irwin and Jared Harris.

This new suspense thriller will surely keep you hanging on to your feet!—Lovlie Balorio

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TIPAA. TIPQC alumni made an ap-

peal to President Emeritus Dr. Teresita Quirino let them be separated them from TIPAA. The request was approved and they also got their new name–TIPQCAA. Right away, they registered the associa-tion’s name at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with registration number A200118418.

TIPQCAA Recognitions and Involvements

From then on, TIPQCAA has been active in its existence by participating in the programs of the TIP Community. TIPQ-CAA is behind all the success of the institution’s graduates. Through the association’s help, its members are being eased to fi nd good jobs. Just refer to TIPQCAA’s bulletin boards to know more about the organiza-tion’s accomplishments.

TIPQCAA also recognizes the achievements of its mem-bers. One of them is Engr. Allan Cristobal (BS EE, 1990) who received the Outstanding Alumni Award and Engr. Fer-dinand Milan (BS EE, 1991) who received the Professo-rial Chair Award. Engr. Milan achieved the award because of his outstanding research on “Comparative Analysis and Evaluation on the Effect of En-

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The Founding

The organization encountered tough times before it reached its success. One of these is the lack of communication be-tween the graduates and their alma ma-ter. Through the Offi ce of Student Affairs, formerly headed by Ms. Renelyn Belen, they obtained the contact numbers of all the graduates from 1984 to present. With the acquired information, they were able to hold a Grand Reunion. It was the fi rst gathering of TIPQC alumni. The event also gave them a chance to elect their offi cers. The organization was formerly under TIP Alumni Association (TIPAA). TIPAA had its chapters – Quezon City and Manila. Because of TIPAA-QC’s desire to give better services to its mem-bers, it wanted to have an association that would function independent from

?WHYBy emvhie03

All the lonely thoughts had fi nally came to an endFor I am now at the end of the roadWhere all my dreams and expectations before Is about to meet the reality I’m waiting for.

I began to search for you but I can’t fi ndThe sweet smile I’ve anticipated all my lifeI looked here and there, but couldn’t fi nd you anywhereUntil I see another man.

Run. The only thing I can doTears fell from my eyes as I leave the two of you.Then I found myself helplessI am now defenseless; I am now hopeless.

Alone and deserted. What have you done?I thought you’re waiting but I am wrongFor you didn’t remember someone like meWho’s willing to go for you no matter how distant we are.

Why is it easy to fall in love yet so hard to be loved back?Why should I feel such if destiny permits me not?Why do I have to fall if its you I can’t have?Why are there you and me but never an US?

TIP VOICE

10 June-August Issue LITERARY Volume XXVI No. 1

KISMETBy Kumpareng ECE

I was once a knight errant, weary and thirsty;Yearning for someone worth rummaging.Destiny seems to give me a serendipity.

Dreadful delusions can’t conquer my entirety.

Thy face that stopped my wandering;Thy eyes that ceased my searching,

Thy smile that caused my replenishing;Such traits of the one I’m longing…

All I want to do is lock the time;So that this kismet will be at my grasp.

Afraid to loose this opportunity, to grieve!I’ll have to wear one’s heart on my sleeve.

THE LETTERBy CT n HS

I was just sitting here thinking of you… Then knowing what I must do;

I pulled out a paper and started to write,I’ll walk to the corner and mail it tonight.

Hope it makes you remember meSomewhere in your memory,

Of all the things we used to do:To let you know I still miss you so.

I think about you everydayPlus so much more I’d like to say;Soon you’ll have this in your handAnd I know that you’ll understand,

My silly thoughts and feelings too…The ones I only share with you.

This feeling that I have inside, couldn’t let itself out. It was kept very deep beneath the intertwined thoughts of my mind and heart. Maybe there’s something inside me that blocks its way out.

Envy. Why? This green-eyed monster has been in me since time immemorial. I’ve been anxious when someone pampers you, someone you really captivated. But how about me? How about my consummate affection for you, camoufl aged by my smile everytime you catch me glancing at you?

It seemed that the world itself had gotten rid of me at the thought that you cannot reciprocate my love for you. Heart-broken. Why could someone like you fi nd it hard to love me? Was it that you love someone other than me? That you had a commitment with another guy?

Yes, I knew those things. And you haven’t told me that you found someone during my absence, with ease. Haven’t you felt anything for me when I was courting you? We’ve been friends. We’ve been close to each other. Afterwards, that closeness had evolved into this sorrowful burden.

If I had this chance in the past to foretell my future, I would’ve done something to prevent this from happening. Instead of being nonexistent when I was at the peak of courting you, I should’ve been there. We would’ve been happy then.

We could’ve been friends rather than courting you.But friendship is nothing if one of us keeps intimate feelings for

each other. This monster will remain in my system forever. Memories of

you and me have been pockmarked in my being. But, if given a chance, would you please kiss this sorrow goodbye?

—depressed

Untold but True

TILL IT’S OVERBy akeh_06

I don’t know how it started, But I know for a fact it feels damn good.It bursts all of a suddenAnd I can’t help but fall for it.

Loving you is a feeling that I never regretEven if many say that I should forget about it.All I know that this emotion I have for you;Something that there’s nothing I can do.

But one day you said you had to leaveAnd all I did was to cryHow painful it is for me,That you really have to say goodbye.

I know for a fact that I had to let you go even if it would hurt me so.One day I’m gonna recover from this pain I feel insideBut for now, I need to cope with this feeling;Until I can say to myself, It’s over.

By Remlee C. Dela Cruz

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Education (CBE) students dominated the PE Center on August 4 during the cel-ebration of their department day. The event focused on revealing the hidden talents of the Commerce students to the entire TIP community.

The day kicks off with the basket-ball championship game between the Champs and CBE All Stars (story on p.12). After the hard court match, the CBE-DSG prepared fun games to entertain the students where cash prizes and souvenirs were given to the participants. Students displayed fun and enjoyment when Bring Me, Sack Race, Paper Dance and Egg Catching games were played.

The Singing and Dance Contests were considered as the highlights of the affair. From a week-long audition before the CBE Day, ten students qualifi ed for the competition. Each finalist rendered two songs of his

CBE studes unveil talents on their

By Jomar SamsonRoque Kaw

COMPUTER ENGINEER-ING (CoE) students’ curiosity was answered as they attended the CoE General Assembly (GA) held on July 26 at Seminar Room A. The event was inteneded to inform stu-dents the new department policies and presented the personnel under the CoE Department.

Engr. Cecille Atienza-Venal, CoE Dept. Chair-person, together with DSG-CoE and Integrated Computer Organization (ICOn), spearheaded the event. While Engr. Lizel Rose Quiray, DSG-CoE adviser, formally opened the affair by welcoming all students and faculty.

Afterwards, Engr. Quiray, Engr. Michael Sunga and Engr. Leah Belaya presented profi les of the CoE Faculty, CoE-DSG and ICOn offi cers. They talked about ICOn and CoE-DSG’s plans for seminars and hands-on training regarding Auto-CAD, Corel Draw and PC troubleshooting.

The annual meet also tackled about the forth-coming CoE Day which will

CoE Assemblyinforms students

By Rose Ann Piad

AUGUST 3, the ME/IE stu-dents celebrated their de-partment day at the PE Hall with the theme, “Unity: Key for Success”. The event also provided competitive students the chance to join the search for Mr. And Ms. ME/IE. The winners on the said contest will be the de-partment’s tentative repre-sentatives for the TIP Model Student Search.

The day started with the basketball championship between Elements and Dynamics. Succeeded by

By Fatima D. Simbol

WITH THE JOINT effort of the MarE-DSG and Corps of Midship Men, the Marine Engineering Department conducted its General Assembly on July 28 at Seminar Room B.

The annual meeting was organized to gather sug-gestions and to formulate plans for the improvement of the department. Corps Cmdr. Rolando Novelero graced the affair discussing thorough discipline among cadets. He conversed that discipline will strictly be implemented to promote professionalism and create competitive TIP cadets in their respective fi eld of expertise. In lieu on what he said, MarE department had started practicing disci-pline by providing standard protocols on haircuts and proper uniform to its cadets on July 31.

Jorge Tuhao, MarE-DSG President, also added that the occasion was held in preparation for the forth-coming MarE Day on Sep-

MarE Assembly focuses on

tember 26. The activities for the affair will include a logo-making contest for their offi cial t-shirt bear-ing the theme “Seaman’s Pride”. The MarE Day will also conduct a poster-making contest under the theme; “Filipino Seafarer’s: Our Pride”. In addition they are also planning to showcase the good looks and talents of the cadets through a male pageant titled “Ginoong Marino”. Nevertheless, the annual sports fest will also be pri-oritized by the MarE-DSG.

STO 2/E Edison Batalla’s closing remarks formally ended the assembly. He stated that the perfor-mance of every TIP cadet aboard the ship would greatly affect the recruit-ment of his or her fellow ca-dets. Lastly, he stated, “We should have a give and take relationship, give me what I expect from you and I will give you my 100%”.

By Ma. Catherine G. Tunguia

MORE THAN 300 Electrical Engineering students gathered at the PE Center on August 11 as they celebrated their an-nual department day. With the theme “Electrical Engineering: Building camaraderie and unity towards academic strength and development” the affair displayed the unison of both students and faculty of the department.

The event started with twenty-one students aspiring as the champion for the EE Quiz Show. The quiz focused on EE subjects such as DC Circuits, AC Circuits, Energy Con-version Power Systems and other related General Informa-tion. Alberto De Ynchausti, Kenn Emmanuel Acedera, Ma. Catherine Tunguia and Jason Lucea, out of the aspirants that competed, emerged as fourth, third, second and fi rst placers, respectively.

As conclusion for the department’s annual basketball tour-ney, the championship game between Ballast and Megavolts took place. Megavolts retained their crown as champion with a score of 87-48 (story on p.12).

During the afternoon, the EE-DSG launched the Skills Olympics, a contest on actual construction of electrical equipments. Three teams competed for the Circuit Breaker Assembly, Three-way Switch and Motor Control. The team of “Para sa Plus Five” composed of Jay Notada, Jeric Laracas, Ruben Puspus and Euel Von Asuncion grabbed the top place. On the other hand, parlor games like pinoy henyo, relay race, and raffl e draws were played to add more enjoyment to the event.

The EE Night which served as the fi nale of the event dis-played performances from guest bands; Bought by Blood, Bush Fire, December, Nac, Honor Ville and Unvaried Hat-tered. The occasion’s success is credited for the joint efforts of EE-DSG and Electrical Engineering Network (EEN) with sponsorship from Power Line Review Center.

By Ephraem Jerusalem

ELECTRONICS and Com-munications Engineering students gathered with high spirit in their depart-ment day on August 8 at the PE Center. ECE-DSG and Society of Electronics and Communications En-gineering Students (SEC-ES) organized the affair.

The event opened with a quiz bee organized by SE-CES. Eleven participating teams composed of three members each vied for the title. The elimination part of the quiz bee was a written

By Jomar Samson

TIP-QC’S INTEGRITY was once again inten-sifi ed as its students bagged two awards in the 1st TIP Katha Awards held on August 18 at Seminar Room A.

On June 28, the Arts and Cultural Affairs (ACA) along with Lumbre en Teatro (LENTE) launched the 1st TIP Katha Awards, a play writing contest open to all students enrolled in TIP-QC and Manila.

The objective of the competition was to promote creative writing among the students and produce original scripts for theater to be performed by Lumbre en Teatro (TIP-QC) and Dulaang Sinag (TIP-Manila). In addi-tion, it was also launched to create a pool of student writers to represent the Institu-tion in national writing contests such as the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature.

Students were required to compose a one-act play either in Tagalog or English. The compositions were screened by a selected panel of judges, consisting of Filipino and English instructors from the Humanities and Social Sciences Department (HSSD) together with Niel de Mesa a Palanca Awardee.

Twenty entries were pre-screened for the competition. Among the twenty entries, ten were chosen to vie for the top three places. The top ten entries would also be compiled by ACA in a collection entitled KATHA.

The entries that made to the fi nals were: “Unos ng Tadhana” by Jomar Samson (QC), “Paglisan ng Pangarap” by Noricar Nasam (QC), “Ano nga Ba?” by Manilyn Borja (QC), “Lupa Katumbas ay Buhay” by Mary Grace Casco (Manila), “Sa Kanto” by Jao, “Estudy-ante” by Corazon Pelaez (Manila), “Tagong Paraiso” by Michelle Gameng (Manila), and “The Final Frontier” by Paul Henri Santiago (Manila). Whereas, Paul Henri, Ma. Elisa Abued (QC) and Amstol Mirabueno (QC) garnered the 3rd, 2nd and 1st place, respectively.

choice. After the diffi cult deliberation of the judges, Gary Lanza grabbed 3rd place for singing the ballad, “How Did You Know”. On the other hand, Mary Ann Mendoza took the 2nd spot for singing “Stand Up for Love” while Logistics Management student Rachelle Jann Celis with her version of “Better Days” took the 1st place.

The dance competition presented five groups that displayed their personal cho-reographed dance routines. The Pussiastic Executives took 3rd place while Quintessence garnered the 2nd position. Sugar and Spice on the other hand, grabbed 1st place as they moved to the beat of “Pump It”. An intermis-sion number was presented by Talents Guild after the contests.

In the CBE night, a live band performance was rendered to give satisfaction to the audi-ence. It also made the venue into a dance fl oor with students grooving to the band’s music.

The day concluded with the CBE-DSG of-fi cers thanking all the students for their coop-eration. The CBE-DSG is looking forward to gain the same support to upcoming activities that they will conduct.

ECE Day in a higher frequency

EE Day in full power

ME/IE unite in its Day

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a friendly basketball game participated by ME/IE in-structors and students (sto-ry on p.12).

Engr. Manuel Mendoza, ME/IE Dept. Head thanked the students for their full support in his opening re-marks. Afterwards, parlor games such as Pinoy Hen-yo and Dugtungan, concep-tualized from Eat Bulaga and Nuts Entertainment were played. Winners of the game were given souvenirs. IE students emerged as the winners opposing ME students in Pinoy Henyo with the score of 3-2. Later

on, ME/IE instructors also participated in the parlor games. Engr. Manuel Mendoza, Engr. Jaypee Tenerife , Engr. Ma. Teo-dora Gutierrez and Engr. Rosalia Gabuya won in Pinoy Henyo while the Dugtungan master title was given to Engr. Jay-pee Tenerife.

The ME/IE night show-cased the search for Mr. and Ms. ME/IE and the Battle of the Bands. The search for Mr. and Ms. ME/IE presented the beauty, talents and wits of the ME/IE contend-ers. Ulysses Francisco and Jonalyn Serrano re-ceived the special award for Best in Attire while Merr ie Ann Mendoza bagged the Best in Tal-ent and Darling of the Crowd awards. After the special awards, Engr. Teodora Guitterez and Engr. Manuel Mendoza presented the Mr. ME/IE title to Ulysses Franciso and Ms. ME/IE title to Angelica Valdepeña.

For the battle of the bands, eight aspir ing groups presented two of their composed songs and a song o f the i r choice to the judges. Pirata Kapitana band’s unique rendition of “Nosi Balasi” placed them as the winner of the compe-tition. The group received a cash prize and a plaque handed out by Engr. Teo-dora Guitterez.

Because of the suc-cess of the ME/IE Day, Engr. Mendoza extends his gratitude to every-one who participated and hopes that the bond be-tween ME/IE students became stronger through that event .

TIP-QC dominates1st Katha Awards

examination where only eight teams qualif ied for the final round. The quiz show concerned general knowledge about math-ematics, electronics and communications. With 70 points, Michael Santos, Michael dela Cruz and Jenny Buenaobra grabbed the 3rd spot. While Jesfer Fiestama, Jose Seguera and Erwin Emejas secured the 2nd place position with 85 points. The formidable team of John Paul Abesa-mis, Leslie Isip and James Escalona with a total of 100 points took the 1st place.

Engr. Caren Kate Cu and Engr. Junel Saut served as quiz masters for the competition. The panel of judges was Engr. Herminio Vendiola, Engr. Shearyl Arenas and Engr. Roberto Sanguyo. Engr. Oliver G. Daitol, ECE Head served as the chairman of the panel.

A f ter the astounding battle of minds, the bas-ketball championship be-tween the Warriors and F i l te red fo l lowed. The Warriors won their back-to-back tit le with score, 78-75 (story on p.12).

Fun games were played in the af ternoon par tici-pated by faculty members and s tudents, such as Meal or No Meal, ECE Fortune, ECE Name that Tune, ECE: Dare K N B? and the Amazing Race: ECE Style. Af terwards, Lumbre en Teatro (LENTE) rendered an intermission number were it presented a comedy skit that giggled the crowd. It was then fol-lowed by the Talents Guild (TG) were they showcased their usual style on the dance floor.

As the concluding ac-tivity of the event, the ECE- DSG presented

the first ECE Battle of Acoustics. Four groups competed in the contest in which each group ren-dered different songs in the field of pop, jazz and rhythm and blues. They were judged through their stage performance, s t y le, and c reat iv i t y. The JTEL band w i th their acoustic version of Natalie Imbruglia’s “TORN” was declared as champion.ALL IN (from top) Rachelle Jann Celis, winner of the

CBE singing contest; Pirata Kapitana, champion of the ME/IE battle of the bands; Ulysses Franciso and Angelica Valdepeña, Mr. and Ms. ME/IE; contenders in the EE Quiz show; Engr. Pioquinto leading the ECE Amazing Race.

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be held on September 29. The event will showcase different activities, such as Sports Competitions, Sing-ing and Dancing Contest, and many more. Its aim is to unite CoE students.

“We’re using the new curriculum in order to adopt quality education and to develop highly-skilled Computer En-gineers,” stated Engr. Atienza-Venal as she tackled new policies and the use of the upgraded curriculum of 2003. She also mentioned that the CoE Department is also preparing for PACUCOA Level II Re-Accreditation visitation this October.

Engr. Atienza-Venal also encouraged students to participate in Gawad Kalinga 777 (GK 777) (story on p.1). The faculty aspires that the depart-ment will have the most number of contributors to the livelihood of unfortu-nate Filipinos.

The program ended with an open forum to discuss and clarify matters among the students led by Engr. Atienza-Venal, CoE faculty, CoE-DSG and ICOn.

Stakeholders forum held

and Language Studies (IDEALS) administered the seminar. IDEALS is a non-government agency whose objective is to give semi-nars and workshops teachers, managers, executives or foreigners who wanted to develop English profi ciency. Mr. Joseph H. Francia, member of IDEALS, served as the lecturer for the seminar. Mr. Francia got his degree in Economics at Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) and his Master’s degree at the London School of Economics.

The f irst part of the seminar was a diagnostic test. It was given to the to assess the English profi ciency of the participants. Afterwards, Mr. Francia discussed the topics included in the test such as prepositions and verb tenses. Later on, he emphasized on the need of Filipinos to speak different foreign languages, especially English to be globally competitive in a fast changing world.

The seminar was formal ly sealed with the distribution of cer tif icates to the speaker and the par t ic ipants.Jomar Samson, Naty Jean Ebay

FLIGHT OF FIGMENTBy Leam H. Sy

Awakened from sleep,Oh, how my soul leaps!From your gentle handThat touches me deep.Down my innermost,You consume meWith your breath so close, So warm, I feel free,To dance in ecstasyWhen all lights are onThis world we’ve made our ownCradle of love, sway,For the rest of the day!Or we could summonEven the night yonder.

OUCHBy M&M

Did you ever love someone?But you know he didn’t care.Did you ever

feel like crying?But you knew

you’d get nowhere.Did you looked

into their hearts?And wished that you were there.

Did you watch him walked away?

Not wanting him to go;Whispering I love you…

But you know you never let him know.

You cry all night in misery,You almost go insane;

There’s nothing in this whole wide world

Which cause you so much pain.

If I could choose between

you and death;I think I’d rather die.

Love is fun but it hurts so muchThe price you pay is highSo I say don’t fall in love;You’ll get hurt before it’s

through;You see my friend, you ought to know

I fell in love with you.

By Allan L. Billones

THE CENTER for Teaching Excellence (CTE) conducted a Stakeholders Forum intended to enhance the Institution’s quality education through an enhanced curriculum upon consideration of the discussion’s outcome. Dr. Epifania Tabbada, Director, CTE and Dean, College of Education spear-headed the program.

The forum tackled on recent and projected development in business and industry. It also discussed competencies of students who will be future workers anticipated by their prospective employer. As a conclusion, the participants composed of TIP administra-tors, faculty and chosen students, actively exchanged ideas about the practices and demands of business and industry stake-holders.

Stakeholders Engr. Harold Vedato, Engr. Dante Potante, Prof. Melinda Manto; CPA, Engr. Augusto Soliman, Arch. Tessa Salinas, Capt. Rodolfo Estampador and Mr. Nelson Manglo, served as resource persons of the forum held on August 23 at the HRD Seminar Room.

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Philippines (CCP Bobcats), Phil-ippine Maritime Institute (PMI Admirals), Manuel L. Quezon University (MLQU Stallions), De Ocampo Memorial College (DOMC Cobras), Trinity Col-lege of Quezon City (TCQC Broncos), De La Salle -Araneta University (DLS – AU Cowboys), Philippine College of Criminol-ogy (PCCr Panthers), Saint Jude College (SJC Crusaders), University of the Assumption College – Pampanga (UACP Pellicans) and Metro Manila College (MMC Bisons).

The Opening CeremonyAn inspirational speech that

focuses on sportsmanship and teamwork was delivered by Chair-man William “Butch” Ramirez of Philippine Sports Commission. He emphasized that sports is a great equalizer and can unite our people despite the problems our country is facing.

Subsequently, the team cap-tain of the DLS-AU, Ron Jeffrey Larioza, headed the Oath of Sportsmanship for the athletes followed by the declaration of

CUSA opening courtesy of Dr. Oscar Bautista, President of CUSA 12th season. Afterwards, a dance number with a cowboy theme was rendered by the DLS-AU that entertained the crowd.

Pom-poms, Banners, etc.Before the formal cheer-

dancing competition started, the pep squad of the Cow-boys performed their stunning cheer dance that raised the excitement of the audience. After their jaw-dropping performance, the battle for the top spot begun as the seven participating teams executed their breath-taking stunts and high-spirited choreographs. Vikings, Stallions, Huskies, Bobcats, Broncos, Cobras, and Crusaders vie for the crowd’s appreciation. The audience got rowdy when the announcement of the winners was done, The Crusaders secured the third place as the Broncos grabbed the second spot.Bobcats once again captured this year’s coveted crown.

By Roque P. Kaw Jomar Samson

THE CONGREGATING AREA was trans-formed into a battle ground arena as ME/IE Department launched its basketball tourney from July 27-August 3. With the theme “Unity: Key to Success”, the department aimed to promote unity among ME/IE stu-dents through sports. Nine teams namely: Dynamics, Amboy, Machine Experts, Heat Exchanger, Kamikaze, Elements, Ankle Breakerz, ME Terrible and Mambo guar-anteed the crowd infusing battles. All of them were driven with hope to get into the fi nals, but only the team who has guts will be triumphant.

Kamikaze, Dynamics, Ankle Breakerz and Elements left no sign of mercy to their opponents as they outperformed other teams in the eliminations and secured the semis birth.

The semifi nals displayed a heart-pound-ing match between Kamikaze and Dynam-ics. In the end, Kamikaze tore down Dynam-ics with a close match, 79-75. Meanwhile, Ankle Breakerz crushed Elements in a hard fought battle, 77-71. Ankle Breakerz and Kamikaze achieved the fi nals birth. On the other hand, Dynamics and Elements eyed for the third spot.

As a part of the ME/IE day on August 3, the P.E Center was jam-packed by students as the battle for third commenced. An ex-citing basketball action between Dynamics and Elements was witnessed and in the end, Elements demolished the Dynamics in a landslide win, 100-88.

A nerve-racking fi nals match between Kamikaze and Ankle Breakerz followed. Deafening cheers disseminated the venue as the crowd gave their supports to their chosen teams. After four quarters of nail-biting action, Ankle Breakerz paralyzed Kamikaze during the last minute of the game and hooked 82-74 fi nish.

To further enliven the celebration, a friendship game between ME/IE-DSG and ME/IE faculty along with last year’s ME/IE basketball tourney players stumbled. The faculty members were composed of Engr. Rex Aquino and Engr. Mark Ray Bautista proved that they were not only good in teaching but also in basketball. Lively mood covered the air as the crowd witnessed an-other assiduous action. The ME/IE faculty upset ME/IE-DSG in 65-46 record.

The awarding ceremony was held at the end of their department day. Out of the teams who made it to the semi-fi nals, the Mythical Five was selected and they were Jason Baylon (Point guard, Ankle Breakerz), James Russell Montoya (Small Forward, Ankle Breakerz), Bryan Jay Geronimo (Power Forward, Kamikaze), Roberto Nabo (Forward, Elements), and Ricky Lugmao (Point guard, Dynamics). James Russell Montoya also snatched the MVP Title.

ME/IE ignites unity thrusports

By Cyntril ManglugayAlan Monreal

JULY 31 MARKED the begin-ning of series of hardcourt ac-tions as the CBE-DSG opened its annual sports league at the Congregating Area. The said event aimed to promote sportsmanship among play-ers and for the unison of the department.

BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY:12th CUSA Season opens!

CBE b’ball league instills sportsmanship

By Lovlie Balorio, Rose Ann Piad, Martin ValenzuelaGROUNDBREAKING BEATS and heart-stomping cheers fi lled Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City as the 12th Colleges and Universities Sports Association (CUSA) formally opened on August 15 with the theme “12 Years of CUSA Sports: One League, One Goal”. The host school for this elegant and organized season is De La Salle-Araneta University.

The tourney was participated by eight teams competing for the championship crown. They were divided into two brackets, A and B, in which Jink, United Ballers, Phyros and D’Champ was made up Bracket A and Bracket B was comprised of Aztig, SGM Bombits, S (Su-perman) and CBE All-Stars. The top two teams from both brackets will complete the slots on the semis.

For the eliminations, United Ballers and D’ Champ proved that they were the best in their bracket. On the other hand, CBE-All-stars stands to be the only team who made it from bracket B because other teams backed-out, making them se-cured to fi ght in the fi nals. Thus, whoever wins between U nited Ballers and D’Champ has the chance to face CBE All-stars in the championship game.

The basketball court was fl ooded with thrill and excite-ment when the match between

United Ballers and D’Champ started. Since the beginning of fi rst quarter, D’Champ estab-lished their strong defensive and offensive skills against United Ballers, enabling them to capture the fl ag to the fi nals, 76-73.

As the fi nal match between D’ Champ and CBE All-stars kick-off, intensifying cheers from their supporters f illed the air. CBE All-stars showed their prowess at the start of the game. The rumbling grew louder as the teams showcased what they’ve got in the suc-ceeding quarters. In the end, CBE All-stars overpowered their opponent, 86-79.

Because of their exemplary offensive and defensive skills, the mythical fi ve for this year’s CBE sports league were Carlo Vital, Domingo Von, Mark Borda, John Michael Bitoño and Christopher Eñola. Chris-topher Eñola also grabbed the MVP title.

Rangers’ Preparations“Rangers are preparing for

CUSA since summer. Every time they enter the CUSA they are prepared”, said Jocyphriam Enteria, TIP Athletics Director. The athletes have undergone in-tensive training with their respec-tive coaches, who in return, are giving their best to maintain the competitiveness of the athletes. In an interview with Jose Rodolfo de Vera, Captain of the basketball team, he ensures that they will do their best to obtain a better standing this season. The bas-ketball team now focuses more on strengthening their defense and offense to overcome a big problem, the height and size ad-vantage of other schools. Arlene Rodriguez, coach of the basket-ball team, indicates that they will use the box out strategy since they cannot compete on man-to-man defense and offense.

The Rangers, for this season will compete against 12 par-ticipating schools, namely: Las Piñas College (LPC Huskies), World Citi Colleges (WCC Vi-kings), Central College of the

By Naty Jean G. Ebay

HARDCOURT ACTION AT ITS BEST!The Congregating

Area was put on fi re as the ECE department opened its annual sports league from August 1-7. To develop unity and sportsman-

ship was the aim of the said league

which provided heart-stomping and toe-to-toe

games. The week-long ac-tivity displayed basketball, badminton (singles and

doubles) and chess.In basketball, 12 teams

registered to join the com-petition but before the elimi-nation, one of the teams backed out. The eleven

participating teams were: Warriors, Filtered, Unstoppable, Thevenins, Yoj, Inhinyero, Mixtape, Rebels, Angels, Notredame and Shadows vied to bring home the championship trophy but only

ECE Sportsfest in full-throttlethe team with astounding prowess will emerge victorious.

In the elimination rounds, the teams were divided into four brackets and followed a single round-robin format. The fi rst bracket was composed of Warriors and Shadows; for the second bracket were the teams Filtered, Thevenins and Yoj; Unstoppable, Notredame and Angels made up the third bracket and the fourth bracket was comprised of Mixtape, Rebels and Inhinyero. In the end, the teams War-riors, Filtered, Unstoppable and Mixtape proved that they were the best in their respective brackets and completed the slots for semis.

The semis followed a single elimination format in which the winning teams will automatically advance to the championship match. Warriors and Mixtape face off, and after four quarters of heart-pounding offenses and defenses, Warriors abolished Mixtape, 66-64. The match between Fil-tered and Unstoppable came next. The excitement kept going as the cagers of both teams proved what they’ve got but in the end, Filtered remained powerful and concluded the game with 78-75.

On the fi nals, Warriors entered the hard court with their undying effort to win against Filtered. Filtered dominated the fi rst half with the unstoppable energy of Girard Mariano and Lor Neil Salamanca with help

By Melany CardozoMa. Mei Fatima Simbol

ON AUGUST 8, lively cheers disseminated in the Congregating Area as the EE-DSG formally launched its annual basketball tourney with the theme, “Building Camaraderie and Unity towards Academic Strength and Development”. The tourney aims to bring the EE students together through sports and was participated by seven aspiring teams namely: Anaujiram, Electrical En-gineering, Against the fl ow, EE Youth, Thevenins, Ballast and the Megavolts.

After aggressive clashes between the compet-ing teams in the eliminations, Ballast, Against the Flow, Megavolts and Electrical Engineering completed the slots for the semis. Ballast over-powered Against the Flow whereas Megavolts

Electrical Engineers heat up the hardcourtgrabbed its win over Electrical Engineering ensur-ing themselves in the fi nals.

The EE Day held on August 11 at the PE Center stirred the crowd’s excitement as the champi-onship match between Ballast and Megavolts commenced. Megavolts dominated the fi rst half through run and gun offense and fi rm defense and ended with a score of 40-20.

For the second half, Ballast tried to catch up as its cagers doubled their effort and made good fast breaks, but the scoreboard justifi ed the de-termined defense of Megavolts, 87-48.

After fi ve consecutive days of heart-pumping actions from the eliminations to fi nals, exceptional players stand out to be the Mythical Five, and they were William Tabios, Mark Rosal, Bong Yu, Jay Notada and Patrick Kamping. Patrick Kamping also reigned as the MVP.

from their point settler, Marvin Monteza provided a two-point advantage over Warriors, 35-33.

The crowd went wild as the second half started. Christopher Aures managed to penetrate the defense of Filtered making him unstoppable in providing points for his team. In the dying seconds of the last quarter, momentum shifted to War-riors’ side with a single point lead, 76-75. Galvez, though controlling the boards for Filtered, missed six attempts from the foul line. Warriors took that advantage and ensured their win by providing thorough defense. Abesamis, Warriors’ forward, secured two free-throws and left his team with a three-point lead against Filtered. The match resulted into 78-75.

Aside from basketball, recognition was also given to the victors who were part of the sports-fest. Ariel Lazo conquered the court with his best smashes in badminton singles while the team of Jayson Lucea and Joseph Anthony Manuel garnered the fi rst place on doubles division for badminton. On the other hand, Joseph Ignacio dominated the chess tournament.

Awarding of winners took place on August 7, ECE Day. Christopher Aures (Warriors), Girard Mariano (Filtered), Lor Neil Salamanca (Filtered), Jerick Sapalicio (Warriors) and Jerry Talon (Un-stoppable) were awarded as the mythical fi ve. Christopher Aures also received the Most Valuable Player title.