Malampaya COURTESY OF MALAMPAYA CATALOGUE

Exhibit reaches TIP

Ma. Catherine Tunguia

MALAMPAYA—one of the coun- SENSIBLE, CREDIBLE AND RESPONSIBLE CAMPUS JOURNALISM Volume XXV No. 2
try’s significant industrial invest-
ments exhibited their ventures
towards energy conversion at the
PE Center on September 25-27. Sanchez bags 1st place in ArtPetron Contest
The objective of the exhibit was
to give TIPians awareness about Martin M. Valenzuela for the 1st ArtPetron Folio, “Alay sa Sining Pinoy (Diwa
the operations and significance of wall calendars, desk calen- ng Pagkatuto).” In line with
ON SEPTEMBER 25, the dars, and other media. this, the participants may
Malampaya for the betterment of
success of Arturo Sanchez, highlight both folk and in-
the country. 5th year Architecture stu- Inherent Creativity digenous Philippine arts
Malampaya is a government dent, was formally recog- The National Student Art through their masterpieces,
project carried out by Department nized by the TIP President, Competition (ArtPetron) featuring the distinctive flair
of Energy (DoE) that was launched Dr. Elizabeth Q. Lahoz, is a painting and photog- of the native Filipino. Also,
on January 2002. It is a natural during the “Merienda with raphy contest open to all they are encouraged to give
gas industry that processes clean the President” held at Sem- Filipino college students emphasis on the intricacy
and environment-friendly fuel to inar Room A. Sanchez and students of photog- of their respective designs
provide 2700 Megawatts of power brought glory for the school raphy under the age of or the uniqueness of their
by winning the grand prize 15-28, whether enrolled in art as well as the preser-
all over Luzon for 20 years. In
for the Oil/Acrylic Painting a university program or a vation of the identity and
recent statistics Malampaya, can category for ArtPetron 6th tutorial or museum-based culture of native Filipino.
accommodate 30% of Luzon’s National Student Art Com- photography class. The intricate motif of hand-
power necessities. petition. He was able to Now on its sixth year, woven cloth, the sculp-
Part of the exhibit was a film take with him P50,000 and ArtPetron is celebrating Fil- ture on metal, the patterns
showing about the upstream com- his artwork will be the cover ipino artistry with the theme SANCHEZ.../p4
ponent process of converting fuel

Triumphs of
to power. The fi rst presentation
focused on the production plat-
MALAMPAYA.../p3

COURTESY OF VPASS OFFICE

Dean Llanes takes hold

the TIPian spirit

of TOPM recognitition
Jomar Samson

TIP Community recognizes Achievers +

ENGR. CYNTHIA C. LLANES, Dean
College of Engineering and Architecture,
received another recognition, which
proves the high competence of the TIP
faculty. On October 19, she was awarded
as one of The Outstanding PERAA
Talents parade
Member (TOPM) of 2006, held at the
Marco Polo Hotel in Cebu.
Alan Monreal
Martin Valenzuela
ers/contestants from the Architecture,
Electrical Engineering, Mechanical En-
the Marine Engineering Department for
May 2006 board examinations.
in LENTE
The Private Education Retirement
Annuity Association (PERAA) is the STUDENTS WITH outstanding achieve-
gineering, Electronics and Communica-
tions Engineering, and Civil Engineering
In behalf of Engr. Alan Benugsudan,
CE/SE Department Chair, one of his culminating
most comprehensive and flexible non- ments were formally recognized during Departments for their active participation
faculty members, Engr. Delfin Bolinto,
profit multi-employer retirement plan the “Merienda with the President” held in academic competitions outside the accepted the certificate. Engr. Bolinto LUMBRE EN TEATRO’S (LENTE)
provider exclusive to private education at Seminar Room A on September 25. school and bringing glory for the TIP stated that one of the keys to the depart- apprentices showed off their talents
in the Philippines. As a part of PERAA’s The event highlights the success of community. ment’s success is by following the criteria in this year’s culminating activity.
34th Anniversary, the search for The student achievers in their respective in the course outline tightly. Also, he said The event was divided into two
Outstanding PERAA Members (TOPM) fields of study whether Academic, Non- Results of Licensure Examinations that letting the students accomplish more parts; the performance of one-act
gives recognitions to PERAA teachers Academic, or by passing their respective Dr. Ma. Consuelo Flora, Vice-Presi- in their academics and supporting them plays, held at the Audio-Visual
and employees for outstanding and Licensure Examinations. The said event dent for Academic Affairs, acknowledged in their reviews and examinations also Room on September 11, and the
exemplary performance of their duties also features the victory of Mr. Arturo the departments with board examination aids in making students competent. sing and dance presentations on
in their respective schools and the com- Sanchez, grand prize winner of ArtPe- passing percentage higher than the Dr. Evelita Celis, Dean College Busi- September 14 at the PE Center.
munity at-large. tron 6th National Student Art Competi- national passing percentage. She also ness Education, with CBE faculty re- Bearing the theme “Iba’t ibang
On May 30, TIP submitted its nomi- tion—Oil/Acrylic Painting Category. presented certificate of recognition to ceived a certificate of appreciation from Mukha, Sa Entablado Nagsimula,”
nees in the four categories of the Civil Engineering Department for the the institution. Dr. Celis dedicated the the two-day program tested the skills
search, namely, Teaching Levels A & B, Academic Achievers result of November 2005 and May 2006 success of the department on its faculty of four batches of student-actors
and Non-teaching Levels A & B. Dean Engr. Cynthia Llanes, Dean College of board examinations; College of Business members, who served as the driving after series of workshops in singing
Llanes was nominated in Non-teaching Engineering and Architecture, presented Education’s Accountancy program for force to the students. She acknowledged and acting.
DEAN LLANES.../p3 the certificate of recognition for quizz- May 2006 board examinations; and for the faculty members for their patience CBE.../p3
and continuous effort to impart knowl-

TABS plays E-Heads hits edge to their students. She also empha-
sized that the success of the May 2006 IN THIS ISSUE
Christian Timajo, TABS President, ACHIEVERS.../p4
UPHOLDING ITS
stated that they chose E-Heads because
MISSION to promote
of the band’s contribution to the music
CBE searches
music, the TIP As- industry. Timajo also added that the org
would like to display their own version
for DeptQuizzers
sociation of Bands
of the Electromagnetic Jam album, a IN LINE WITH CBE department’s mis-
(TABS), pay tribute compilation of the ‘90s rock icon. sion in enhancing students in terms of BUKLOD DIWA | 2
to the Eraserheads The bands that performed in the event academics and general knowledge, the
were: Unburied Hatred, D’Rush, Burial Junior Institute of Financial Managers
at the PE center on
Frost, Bitter Sweet Symphony, Pasta launched its annual quiz bee competi-
September 13. Power, Samaria, Pirata ng Kapatiran, tion entitled “Battle of the Brains 2006”.
Lost Diaries, My Wounded Letters, Mer- The said event was held at the Seminar
chants Of Massacres and Eli. Among Room B on September 12 and 13 for the
the songs they performed were Pare elimination and championship round, MULING PAGBANAT |
ko, Spolaruim, With a smile, Harana, respectively.
Waiting for the Bus, Overdrive and Battle of the Brains 2005 champion,
Super Proxy. The bands also performed Alan Monreal and third runner-up, Albert
their own compositions that made the Bautista served as the game masters.
concert more meaningful TALENTS.../p4

PACMAN | 6
Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE) Academe and Junior Chapters-Luzon in cooperation with The
Ocean Conservancy-International Coastal Cleanup (TOC-ICC) carry out a wide coastal cleaning of the Manila Bay on
September 16.
Trashes were collected for inspection and analysis. Data gathered will be evaluated and used to persuade local
government units to provide legislation addressing the problems brought by marine debris and coastal pollution.
ICC is an initiative of The Ocean Conservancy (TOC), a Washington-based non-government organization involved in
pollution prevention and monitoring of marine life and aquatic resources. ICC was instigated in the Philippines in 1994
and observed every third Saturday of September. ALLAN L. BILLONES OBSERVER | 7
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2 September-October Issue
NEWS tipvoice_qc@yahoo.com

Jr. PAUW inducts

new Officers
Cyntril T. Manglugay PAUW was established because The new sets of officers for Jr.
of the growing patriarchal system PAUW are as follows: Rachelle
LIKE MOTHER; IT’S GIRL POWER as the Jr. in the country. Jr. PAUW will uplift Jann E. Celis (President),
LIKE DAUGHTER. Philippine Association of Uni- the TIP female society as one of Arlene N. Pangilinan (Vice-
Jr. PAUW members and versity Women (Jr. PAUW–TIP its objectives. President), Jean C. Lorenzo
officers groove with Chapter) inducted its first set of Dr. Teresita U. Quirino, PAUW (secretary), Miezl P. Villamor
the officers and members
of their mother
officers organized by the Col- Executive Director, commenced (Treasurer), Veronica I. Maigting
organization, PAUW. lege of Business Education at the occasion with her opening (Auditor), Eterni B. Sto.Domingo
Seminar Room A on September remarks. She stated “We should (PRO), Jessica R. Baylon (Busi-
11. With theme “Girl Power today promote peace in order to get ness Manager). The advisers
ERIC ABEJERO
for tomorrow’s Women Power”, closer to the flow of demand of life for the organization are Mrs.
the events bolstered image and and sticking to moderate of our Evangeline R. Campang and
Buklod Diwa sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika leadership of women. practice and teaching good will”. Mrs.Myrna T. Belen.

“Tangkilikin ang Kulturang Pinoy”

From PAUW, its mother organi- Afterwards, Dr. Evelita E. Celis, After the induction, Rachelle
zation that is composed of promi- PAUW Auditor, emphasized on Jann E. Celis presented her
nent women coming from differ- the duties to be shouldered by presidential address. Celis said
Naty Jean Ebay nagbukas din ng palig- kalahok sa bawat palig- pahayag ng VOICE ang ent sectors of the community, Jr. the newly elected officers. that she has big shoes to fill and
will try her best to uphold wom-
New CFS officers to lead
Alan N. Monreal sahan bago pa man sahan. Sa katapusan mga nagkamit ng unang
Rose Ann Piad ang nasabing programa ng programa, itinang- gantimpala. Ibinahagi ng anhood in the Institution. After-
wards, the selected Jr. PAUW
peaceful coexistence
ito ay ang pagsulat ng hal ang mga nanalo sa nila na ang pagkakaisa
NAG-ORGANISA ng sanaysay at paggawa mga patimpalak, sila at determinasyon ang officers presented a dance
isang programa ang ng poster. ay ang grupong “Mga kanilang naging susi sa number to the tune of “Buttons”
Buklod Diwa bilang Ang programa ay opi- Munting Guro” (song tagumpay. Allan L. Billones ficers: Michael Galvez (Delta popularized by the all-female
pagtugon sa pagdiri- syal na nagsimula sa interpretation), pang- Ayon naman sa pu- Sigma), Chairman; Kristoffer group Pussycat Dolls.
wang ng Wikang Pam- talumpati ni Dr. Epifania kat ED11FA1 (singing nong tagapangasiwa SEPTEMBER 13—various frater- Enola (AKRho), Vice Chairman; Dr. Jesusa J. Damucos, PAUW
bansa. Idinaos ito sa PE Tabbada bilang panauh- c o nte st), p an gk at na si Gng. Imelda Ca- nities and sororities occupied the Norberto De Leon (Phi Lambda President, formally sealed the oc-
Center noong ika-28 ng ing pandangal mula sa M R 12 F B1 (s a b a y - biles, sa pamamagitan Miraculous Medal Chapel as they Upsilon), Secretary; Ghie-Arr casion with her closing remarks.
Agosto. College of Education. ang bigkas), pangkat ng pagdiriwang, hina- induct their respective leaders for Antonio (Full Blooded Ilocano), She stated that the strengthen-
Samu’t-saring palig- Sa kanyang talumapat- MR11FB1 (katutubong hangad din ng organ- the Council of Fraternities and Treasurer; Jake Chrisler Picio ing of sentiments for leadership
sahan ang idinaos gaya ing ibinahagi, inihayag sayaw) at Darwin As- isasyon na ang mga Sororities (CFS). CFS is an orga- (Confederation of IASI), Auditor; is the unification among men and
ng patimpalak sa pag- niya ang kahalagahan ng tronomo (talumpati). mag-aaral ay patuloy na nization composed of different fra- Marc Ross Boligao (Beta Kappa), women in order to launch a good
awit (indibidwal) pag- pagkakaroon ng sariling Bago pa man ang pro- suportahan at tangkilikin ternities and sororities united with PRO; and Mark Ibe (Sephians), harmonious relationship. So far
sayaw na may interpre- wika na siyang nagbu- grama isang linggong ang mga produktong a single goal, to turn down issues Historian; Jayel Flores (Genuine PAUW and Jr. PAUW are looking
tasyon (interpretative buklod sa isang bansa. paghahanda ang ib- Pilipino, pang-kultura, and provide peaceful coexistence Ilocano) and Randy Bacolod forward for the betterment of out-
dance), katutubong say- Ang programa ay inigay sa kompetisyon at mga tradisyon. Ang among its members. (Samahang Visaya), Board of of-school youths by conducting
aw, talumpati at sabay- nagningning dahil sa para sa pagsulat ng organisasyon ay nag- Each fraternity and sorority Directors for Sports and Timothy literacy programs for orphans
ang pagbigkas. Ang pagtatagisan ng na- sanaysay na nakamit paplano na magsagawa groups delegated a person who Russel Centeno (Tau Gamma) and workshop about feminine
organisasyong Buklod tatanging tal- ni Arlyn M. Esong at ng isang Chrismas Carol will represent their organization and Benson Reyes (Alpha Phi development. The organization
Diwa ay ento ng mga unang puwesto para Competition na gaga- for the selection of CFS officers. Omega) filled the position for the would also include social works
sa paggawa ng poster napin sa Disyembre at Through voting, the following Board of Directors for Community inclined in business like candle,
ay nauwi ni Miguel V. lalahukan pa rin ng mga persons were elected as of- Relations rugs, and perfumes making
Benipayo. estudyante na kumu-
Nagkaroon ng pagka-
kataong makuhanan ng
kuha ng asignaturang
Filipino Math and Physics Dept. introduces ACE-Q
IPAGLABAN.
Ilang piling
Remlee dela Cruz, presented his opening remarks. the noontime show, Eat Bulaga.
mga mag-aaral
ng Filipino ang
ASA, SAA become one Rose Ann Piad Afterwards, the faculty of the Math
and Physics Department ren-
The race was a combination of
physical and mental challenges
nakilahok sa BEARING THE theme, “Uniting Student As- THE STUDENT ORGANIZATION dered an intermission number to wherein five groups with five
mga patimpalak sistants: One Mission, One Vision, One Family”, under Math and Physics Depart- enliven the audience in which they members each participated. The
na nakikiisa sa the student assistants organizations from both ment, Abstract Combination with chorused through Chiquitita, Top players should answer the math-
pagpapatatag ng campuses; SAA-Mla. and ASA-QC organized Emotional Quotient (ACE-Q) of the World and other songs. ematical equation correctly for
ating kultura. a program that provided familiarity among its organized this year’s Math and The affair proceeded to the them to proceed to the next sta-
ERIC ABEJERO
members. Physics Day. The event happened different games that ACE-Q of- tion of the race. The race will end
The agenda of the said event was composed of at PE Center on September 18 ficers prepared such as Games if all the five members completed
a sportsfest, parlour games, short performances with the theme, “Integrating and of the Generals, DaMath game, the whole course.
and a meeting of both officers of the SA organiza- differentiating our Knowledge”. and a Chess tournament. ACE-Q The awarding ceremony end-
tions. Whereas both parties agreed to merge their A doxology from Joy Catequi- also presented the Math Race, ed the affair as ACE-Q advisers
organizations and came up with United Associa- sta, PRO of ACE-Q, commenced which was considered, as the Donata Acula, Rose Belen-
tion of Student Assistants (UASA). the program while Julius Na- highlight of the occasion. The Gamit and Chuck Liwag handed
The affair happened at the PE Center on August lundasan, President of ACE-Q game was conceptualized from the trophies and cash prizes to
21 Alan Monreal welcomed the students as he “SAKMATH,” a game portion of the winners
English ProfSem
launched for MarE Sportsfest stimulates action
Elem Teachers
Roque P. Kaw they face Malignos, 43-26. D’ dents who witnessed the crucial
WITH THE DECLINING rate Pirates also showed their prow- court encounter. During the first
of English proficiency and rise LIVELY EMOTIONS and air ess as they overpowered Marine half, D’ Answer took a stride as
of computer illiteracy among splitting cheers diffused at the Idol’s in a tight encounter, 35- they crush Marine Alchemist,
elementary teachers, the Col- Congregating Area when MarE 31. However, D’ Answer upset 32-22. As the game continued,
lege of Information Technology Department launched its an- them as they were crushed on Marine Alchemist tried to shift
Education (CITE) conducted a nual Sportsfest on September a crucial fight, 36-29. Boilero’s the momentum on their side but
seminar about Information Tech- 21, 22 and 26. MarE students Jerry Alvarado first showed his D’ Answer prevented them with
nology and an English Proficiency witnessed the said event with outstanding competence as he their defensive skills. In the end,
Training program. Three hundred gleeful expectation of whose scored 11 points on the first half D’ Answer hooked the third place
seventy seven elementary teach- bet would reach the pinnacle of and eight points on the second, in a 56-52 finish.
ers from Marikina partook in the triumph over the line up of games leaving M. Sophomores behind, The anticipated encounter
said event held on September 9. such as basketball, chess and 51-45. Meanwhile, Senior proved between Boilero’s and Senior
During the program, the teach- games of the general. their seniority over MR11FA1 as commenced on September 21.
ers undergone a review in oral Ten vigorous teams—Marine they set an astounding score of Aware of the towering heights of
and written English. They were Alchemist, Midshipmen, Marine 44-32. Due to their powerful of- Jerry Alvarado, Mark Soriano,
also taught about the basic com- Idol’s, D’ Pirates, Boilero’s, M. fense and firm defense, Marine Bryan Rol and Aldrin Contreras,
puter programs, navigation, and Sophomores, MR11FA1, Senior, Alchemist, Boilero’s, Senior Senior focused on their defenses.
procedures. The activity aims to Malignos and D’ Answer, heated and D’ Answer set foot into the However, Boilero’s forceful of-
update the teacher’s English skills up the jam-packed venue as they semifinals. fensive attacks and penetrating
and to familiarize them with com- showcase their skills and agility In the semis, Boilero’s chance power proved their opponent’s
puter usage in preparation for the to get into the finals. to advance to the finals be- effort worthless. Senior struggled
National Teachers Examination. In the elimination games, came clear as they outplayed to run over the score with their
According to Engr. Ar turo Marine Alchemist proved their D’ Answer in a score of 70-57. remarkable offenses, but the
Sudlon, SOCIP coordinator, the remarkable hardcourt expertise Meanwhile, Senior outscored scoreboard still justified Boilero’s
seminar can ascent the English as they pounded Midshipmen the Marine Alchemist in a 64-54 advantage over them, ending in a
proficiency of teachers. He also and Malignos. During the first finish. The two winning teams will final score of 67-63.
added that their next target half of their match with Midship- have the chance to snatch the Due to their exemplary har-
would be schools from Quezon men, Alchemist have exhibited championship title while Marine rcourt competence, Jeffrey Aqui-
City, Antipolo and Rizal. Teach- good defense and managed to Alchemist and D’ Answer will no (Center, Boilero’s), Ronnel
ers that underwent the seminar maintain it through the second compete for the third place. Mina (Center, Boilero’s), Gaerlan JUNEVY LLOSA, BSAr, with his artwork entitled Noon Time Show.
half making a strong record of The battle between D’ Answers Suarez (Forward, Senior), Jay- Lllosa was the first placer in the 39th Shell National Students’ Art
will have a competitive exam this
Competition which was concluded on October 18. The said competition
October to serve as a review 45-33. A landslide victory was and Marine Alchemist stirred wild son Rempillo (Forward, Answer)
is one of the most prestigious painting stint in the country
Rose Ann Piad set by Marine Alchemist when excitement among MarE stu- MARE.../p4
PHOTO COURTESY OF VPASS OFFICE.
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NEWS September-October Issue 3

ChE Day: reaching new heights
Allan L. Billones
DRESSED IN green department
shirts, ChE studes filled the PE
Center for their department day
on September 16. The event was
highlighted with three parts—the
Chem Idols: the Quest for Chem-
istry Wizard 2006, Uranium 3
Challenge and the Student’s
Night.
Chem Idols hailed
Chem Idols—battle of the
brains intended to search for
“Chemistry Wizards” for students
taking up General Chemistry
. The annual quiz bee is com-
posed of two categories, the
individual and group.
After a crucial elimination
round on August 18, only 22
CITE Day empowers IT studes
Roque P. Kaw
The College of Information Tech-
nology Education (CITE) cel-
ebrated its day at the P.E Center
on August 25. “Transcending IT
Challenges in the Philippines”
served as the theme for the
event wherein ITE students take
heed on IT as a means to provide
progress.
Ms. Lorena W. Rabago, CITE
Chair, commenced the affair with
her opening remarks. It was then
followed with a speech from Dr.
Ma. Consuelo V. Flora, Vice-
President for Academic Affairs,
congratulating department for
the success of the ICT road show
conducted before the CITE Day.
In the afternoon, eight groups
showed their wits as they battled
out for the Quiz Bingo title. The
audience held a Bingo card
given to them upon registration.
Each question asked has a cor-
responding number and letter on
a Bingo card. The end of the quiz
will be determined when one of
the audience wins in the Bingo
card game and the group that
garnered the highest points will
win. The group of Aldrin Magal-
ing, Rexes Guban and Mirasol
Samarita was declared as the
champion.
Furthermore, the ITE-DSG
games and prizes committee
presented parlor games for the
3 Challenge.
The Amazing Race-inspired-
game of the ChE department
qualified for the final round which gave delight for both spectators
took place in the ChE Day. Aldin and participants of the said con-
Calubaquib who consistently test. With game masters located
led all rounds - easy, average, at different location in the campus
difficult, dominated the competi- serving as dictators for the race’s
tion making him the winner for obstacles, participants had a
this year’s Chem Idol individual hard time complying with the
category. task given to them. Those tasks
On the other hand, 15 contend- involved knowledge in chemistry,
ers vied for the group category. riddles, and mathematics, which
Group KA2L1 composed of Dave added hindrance to the players.
Lozada, Radie Indonilla, Jr., and Out of the 16 pairs who entered
Noel Bitoren, Jr. proved their wits the challenge, only two made it to
against other team capturing the the throne. Parreñas and Sayson,
first place. Group PEPS with packed with great stamina and
members John Pepard Rinchon, smart thinking, won the game.
Clark Barcelona and Klarisse Parreñas and Sayson achieved
Cruz secured the second spot a trophy, cash prize, and acco-
CRAMMING WITH FINESSE. ChE while Group KA1 has Joharee lades for a victorious battle.
studes having a hard time deciphering Edwyne Gongora, Carlos Valde-
riddles in Uranium 3 Challenge. peñas and Francis Familiara Student’s Night
JASON CARANDANG bagged the third spot. The Student’s Night included
The winners were awarded different kind of parlor games
with medal, certificate of partici- designed to provide amuse-
pation, cash prize and ChE batch ment. Intermission numbers that
students and faculty. The win- shirt for 2006. Engr. Allan Lizardo provided the singing and dancing
ners of the games played such and Engr. Renato Agustin were talents of ChE students also took
as Fastest Fingers, Huli Cow, also handed with medal and gift place.
Pinoy Henyo, Game Na Ba Ako? for having the most number of An all-night dance party with
and Jack ‘N Poy Challenge each participants from their class who invited bands providing the music
concluded the affair.
received a gift certificate from won in the contests.
the organizing committee. There The event was organized by
was also a wide array of com- Amazing Race, ChE way the ChE-DSG and the Jr. Philip-
petition held at the Computer In its third year, Carl Christian pine Institute of Chemical Engi-
Laboratories during the event. Parreñas and Alyssa Sayson out- neers in cooperation with the ChE
Among the contests that were play other competitors in Uranium Department
played were C++ Programming,
Visual Basic Programming Chal-
lenge, Oracle SQL Programming
English Day exhibits talents
Challenge, Oracle Form Builder Naty Jean G. Ebay the Tongue Twister were Daphne
and Spot Web Design. Ochoa, Aileen Guerrero and
The ITE-DSG also presented TO ENHANCE the English pro- Noel Bitoren Jr.
a sing and dance contest where ficiency of TIPians, the English In the afternoon, the English
Vanessa Bulan grabbed the title Club in cooperation with the Club launched the Poster Mak-
for the singing tilt while the group Humanities and Social Sciences ing Contest, Essay Writing and
Danz Hackers won in the latter. Department (HSSD) organized Oratory performances. Arnulfo
In addition, Meal or No Meal, a the English Day. The event Dominguito, with his unique style
comic imitation of the popular took place at the P.E Center on of brush stroke won the Poster
game show Deal Or No Deal September 15 with the theme Making title while Glenn Jerick
highlighted the event. Rather “English Language: A key to Prado proved his writing skill, as
than cash, the variety of snacks Globalization”. he emerged victorious in the Es-
placed inside the envelopes The celebration kicked off say Writing contest. Meanwhile,
packed the venue with laughs. with a Quiz Bee on Grammar Albert Tronio established himself
For the evening part of the and Literature wherein Clark as the best Orator.
event, a showdown between the Barcelona took 1st place while Adding up to the enjoyment, a
Talents Guild and Danz Hackers Noel Bitoren Jr. the grabbed 2nd Song Rendition, Modern Dance
blazed up the dance floor. More- and Erickson Ilaga bagged 3rd. competition and Singing contest
over, a Band Fest from different Later on the, the Spell Bound served as the climax for the
TIP band organizations formally and Tongue Twister contests occasion. The Song Rendition
sealed the occasion. followed. Jomar Samson proved was a competition wherein stu-
The ITE-DSG together with he was the best speller as he dents performed their composed
the Junior Philippines Computer captured 1st spot while Peter songs. Dionesio Gato Jr., proved
Society (JPCS) organized the Eclevia took the 2nd place and his wits with the guitar as he
event. Felix Tan, 3rd. The winners for grabbed the top spot. On the
Development through Grammar Enhancement
HUMANITIES AND Social Sciences Department (HSSD)
launched its first Enhancement Program in Grammar on August
29 at Q357. The program was intended for students presently
enrolled in ENGL113 with a grade of 80% and below in prelim.
However, this program is open to all students who want to have
their review in grammar.
Professor Lorna R. Dimatatac, English instructor, spearheaded
the program. She proposed this program because of some stu-
dents who were having problems with their English subject.
Prof. Carlito Biares formally welcomed the participants and
commenced the event. Afterwards, Prof. Jocelyn Tolio Arcillas,
HSSD Chair, delivered her brief speech. She said that for us to be
competitive in our chosen field, we should also be good with our
communication skills. Prof. Robert Cabaòero, gave a short talk
before the lecture proper. Ms. Ruby Toda served as the master
of ceremonies.
This program will be done every semester. Wherein, students
who have outstanding performance in their English subjects will
serve as facilitators. Jomar Samson (CoE), Hazel Quilala (CE),
and Grace Magat (ECE), first year students from class ES11KA7,
facilitated the first lecture for the first semester. They discussed
nouns, its properties, kinds, and its usage.
Through this program, students can be envisioned to use the
English language precisely in the written or oral forms. With this,
students could be developed into eloquent speakers and good
leaders inside and outside TIP and could compete locally and
globally in the fast-paced 21st Century Jomar Samson
MALAMPAYA.../from p1
The platform has two parts; the base part called Concrete Grav-
ity Structure (CGS) built in Subic Bay Freeport and the top section
called Topsides constructed in Singapore. The production platform
is responsible for the separation of gas from water, condensation
process, and the subsequent drying of gas take place.
From the production platform, the processed gas is carried
through a 504-kilometer sub sea pipeline towards the Onshore
Gas Plant (OGP) in Tabangao, Batangas. OGP handles the
minimizing of unwanted chemicals and other contaminants.
After treating the dried gas from OGP with chemicals and after
undergoing minor processes, the fuel can now be utilized.
Malampaya was made possible in cooperation of Shell
Philippine Exploration B.V. (SPEX), the developer and opera-
tor of the upstream component together with Chevron Texaco
Malampaya LLC and Philippine National Oil Company-
Exploration Corporation. The National Power Corporation
(NAPOCOR) and First Gas Holdings Corporation developed
the downstream components of Malampaya consisted of three
gas-fined combined-cycle power plants
CBE.../from p1 Aquino (1st yr), Emmeline Sagales
The last year ’s winners (2ndyr.), Cristine Batister (4th yr.);
challenged the participants in 1st Runners-up- Girlie Bermal
the start of the game by leaving a (1styr.), Josef Brian Hapita (3rdyr.),
quote from Dag Hammarskjold; Archie Cañada; 2nd Runners-
“Never measure the height up- Dominic Omal (1st yr.), Jenny
of a mountain, until you have Rose Zora (2ndyr.), Alpha Rhea
reached the top. Then you will Padilla (4thyr.); 3rd Runners-up-
see how low it was”. The following Jerico Escalante (1styr.), Caroline
were hailed as the exceptional Vinluan (2ndyr.), April Cadangyao
students; champions- May Anne (3rdyr.) Alan N. Monreal
GCO renders tips to Graduating studes
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING Office (GCO) organized a pre-

CE Masters regain power

CE MASTERS had built a strong-
hold in the CE/SE Basketball
Tournament championships for
two consecutive years. Septem-
ber 19 marked the opening of the
tourney where the Congregating
Area was intensified with tre-
mendous hardcourt actions. This
time, CE Masters outshone 12
teams namely Red Chokaz, Mga
Gwaping, Structure, Transit, And
1, Civiliers, The Playboys, Just-
10-ohh, Marshalls, CE Limited
and Scainam II. In the end, CE
Limited and The Playboys faced
off for the battle for third while
CE Masters and Just-10-ohh
galloped their way to the cham-
pionship match.
The Battle for Third
The battle for third showcased
Playboys’ prowess as they relin-
other hand, the group of Cyber employment seminar for graduati ng students from different courses
Zone dominated the dance floor at Seminar Room A on September 14.
taking home the Modern Dance In her Opening Remarks, Ms. Veronica Alfonso, OSA Head advised
title. Lastly, Judy Mae Judit con- students to use English as a medium of communication because it can
quished CE Limited with a very Even though, Just-10-ohh with firmed she was the Vocal Solo be a good help during their search for a high-quality job.
distant 85-52 finish. On the first an impaired Maestro, still proved diva as she won the Singing The symposium tackled different in demand jobs, proper resume
half of their game, Limited had its worth for the first up to the competition. presentations and work ethics. In addition, interview tips and Internet
a chance of winning over Play- third quarter with 54-48. Yet, in The awarding c eremony job-hunting were also discussed to the participants.
boys, the latter just having an 8- the last quarter, Masters deemed served as the finale for the To formally end the program, Mr. Alexander Casas (PLDT Rep-
point lead, 51-59. But, Playboys the need to revive their title as program. English Club Advisers resentative) and Mr. Victor Acondon (JobsDB Representative), the
took over the second half limiting champion by making 25 points Arlene P. Florencio and Shella resource persons of the affair were given certificate of appreciation
Limited by only a point from a in the quarter over Just-10-ohh’s Joy Jalandoni handed out tro- from Ms. Renelyn Belen, Head of the Guidance and Counseling Of-
lone free throw. Jeffrey Robles 16, ending up in a whooping phies and cash prizes to the fice and Engr. Severino Pader, Vice-President for Administration and
(Limited) dominated the game 74-70 finish. Roilo Villabroza winners Student Services Remlee C. dela Cruz
making 26 points, and Robert (Masters) and Wendell Abenilla
finalists were further selected to Dean Cynthia C. Llanes got
Boncalo (Playboys) on the other (Just-10-ohh) domineered the LLANES.../from p1 vie for the top three spot, of which her Bachelor of Science and
hand, netted 25 points. game pinning 19 and 27 points
respectively. Level A, which consists of full- Dean Llanes was included. Cash Master’s degrees on Electronics
Championship Rumble time employees with purely prize and a trophy were awarded and Communications Engineer-
PE Center was filled with Individual Victors administrative and supervisory to Engr. Llanes during the award- ing at the University of Santo
excitement and bustling specta- In the end of the tourney, functions. Along with more than ing ceremonies Tomas. She is now
tors as the championship game Masters grabbed two spots in the 1000 nominees throughout the on PER A A’s on her dissertation
between CE Masters and Just- Mythical Five: Roilo Villabroza, Philippines, she underwent three 34th Anniversa- leading to Doctor
10-ohh took place. The first who also grabbed the Most screenings and evaluations ry and Annual of Technology at
quarter of the match was tempo- Valuable Player, and Leonel made by the PERAA Screening Meeting on the Technological
rarily interrupted by an injury of Laquindanum. Wendell Abenilla Committee (PSC). The judging October 19 at University of the
Sydney Maestro (Just-10-ohh). (Just-10-ohh), Robert Boncalo was based on the nominees’ the Marco Polo Philippines. The
(Playboys), and Jeffrey Robles Personal Qualities, Educational Hotel in Cebu. TOPM recogni-
(Limited) occupied the remaining Attainment, Academic Honors, In an inter- tion wasn’t the first
spots Jomar Samson, Cyntril Professional Competence and view with award Dean Llanes
Manglugay Effectiveness, and Community VOICE, Engr. ever received. She
Involvement. Llanes said ranked eighth on
The final screening and inter- that she didn’t September 1986
view held on August 31 at the realize what Electronics and
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, led to she was doing Communications
the announcement of the five and her achievements; she is Engineering Licensure Examina-
finalists in every category. It was just doing her part to her family tion. She was also awarded in
made by an independent Panel and the academe. “I will still be 1995 as the Most Outstanding
of Judges representing CHEd, in the academe (TIP), doing the ECE in the field of Education, giv-
HANG TIME. Salazar, one of the players of the CE/SE DepEd, business sectors, school same academic administration, en by the Institute of Electronics
basketball tourney takes a long jump in an attempt to pin a point. management, civic organizations, but possibly on a better scale of and Communications Engineers
ERIC ABEJERO performance.” of the Philippines (IECEP)
government and media. Three

4 September-October Issue
TIP Community recognizes Achievers
ACHIEVERS.../from p1
The certificate of recognition
was handed to Marine Engineering
Department Chair, Superintendent
C/E Ramon Deseo, Jr. for his
department. In his acceptance
speech, he alleged that the
right place, time and people are
some of the reasons for their
success.
Non-Academic Achievers
To give recognition to winners
of non-academic competitions
was Engr. Severino Pader, Vice
President for Administration and
Student Services. He handed
Fashion buffets MarE Day
Alan Monreal,
Rose Ann Piad
MARINE ENGINEERING held
its Department Day at the Con-
gregating Area on Septem-
ber 26. The event aside from
strengthening unity among MarE
students provided a worthwhile
celebration. On top of the MarE
Day is to discover the cadet to
represent the Department in the
next TIP Student Model Search
through the Ginoong Marino
pageant.
The affair kicked off with a
Quiz Bee to display the wits
of the cadets. Afterwards, Mr.
Carlo V. Ernida, MarE-DSG
Vice-President, delivered his
opening remarks and thanked
everyone for their full support in
the event. Engr. Euicee Jamisal
then led the corps of midshipmen
in a silent drill.
Serving as the highlight of the
affair was the “Ginoong Marino”
pageant. Fifteen MarE students
showcased wits and talents as
they fashioned in Rave Wear by
Reuel Rivera, fashion designer
FOR YOUR HEALTH ONLY:
the certificates to student
achievers from Architecture
and Computer Engineering
Departments.
Certificate of recognition was
given to Ms. Mary Joy T. Ty,
5th year Arch. who was hailed
as the Miss OlymPIAd 2005,
a beauty contest organized
by Junior Philippine Institute
of Architects, a national
organization of architecture
students. Also, a group of
architecture students headed
by Andrew Paul Franco was
declared as the champion for a
cheering competition organized
and owner of Hautè Couture.
Afterwards, cheers filled the
venue when the cadets modeled
their Summer White uniform fol-
lowed with their Hawaiian outfits.
The contestants also ramped in
formal attire designed and spon-
sored by Mr. Cecilio Bertumen,
owner of Saro.
The question and answer
portion conferred the top five
qualifiers for the final round. The
finalists were given another set
of questions coming from the
board of judges; Engr. Renato
Augustin, ChE Faculty member,
Renelyn Belen, Head Guidance
& Counseling Office, Cecilio
Bertumen of Saro and Marlan
Manguba, distinguished fashion
model.
The awarding ceremony im-
mediately followed where Jaime
Sebastian Tuyay garnered the
special awards for Best in Uni-
form and Best in Formal Attire
and the second runner-up title.
While Mervic Roxas took home
first runner-up and Bernard
Michael Bernardo was crowned
“Ginoong Marino ‘06”
Another leading cause is smok-
TIP VOICE
NEWS
by the same organization. Ty
and Franco expressed their
heartfelt gratitude to TIP by
giving them opportunities and
encouragements in exploring
their talents.
Karrisa Javier Torio, 5th year
CoE was recognized for being
a contributor to the Philippine
Daily Inquirer. Her article
entitled “My Finest Treasure”
appeared in the column “Young
Blood” and was published
November 1, 2005. On her
behalf, Engr. Cecille Atienza-
Venal, Computer Engineering
Department Chair, accepted
a certificate of appreciation.
Engr. Venal stated that the
award handed to her only
shows that CoE students can
also excel in other fields of
expertise.
The glory brought by Arturo
Sanchez, 5th year Architecture
student, was also recognized.
TIP President, Dr. Elizabeth
Q. Lahoz extended her
congratulations to Sanchez.
Talents and skills shower CoE Day
SUPER-TYPHOON Milenyo may
hindered the celebration of CoE
Day on September 29 but CoE-
DSG and ICOn officers collaborat-
ed for the sought-after department
day. From morning ‘til evening of
October 3, the PE Center was
crowded with TIPians excited
about CoE Day’s gimmicks.
With the theme “Building up
Computer Engineering Commu-
nity through Emerging Talents
and Skills,” the whole-day event
was divided into three parts
focusing on different talent and
skill- centered activities. These
were the affairs held in the morn-
ing through afternoon: awarding
ceremony, and the CoE Night,
which encompassed the Mr. &
BRAWN AND BRAINS.
The finalists of Ginoong
Marino (left) in their formal
wear and Bernard Michael
Bernardo (right), Ginoong
Marino ‘06.
ERIC ABEJERO
Naty Jean G. Ebay
able to reach. Brush your tongue
The President stated that
Sanchez’s success is an
inspiration to the whole TIP
community. She also added
that we should watch out for
Sanchez for he might be the
next sensation in the field of
arts particularly in painting.
In the end of the program,
President Lahoz gave her
congratulatory message to
the student achievers and her
appreciation to all the faculty
members who continuously
impart their knowledge to
the students. In addition, she
emphasized that the students
must not take for granted the
main reason why they are in the
Instituition, and that is passing
their respective licensure
examinations. She said that
before taking the board exam,
one must be ready and sure of
himself. Lastly, she ensured
that the whole TIP management
will provide all the necessary
tools and improvements to
equip its students
Ms. CoE pageant.
Showcase of talents took
place in the first part of the event;
the modern dance and singing
contest participated by different
year levels. Afterwards, the stu-
dents, CoE-DSG, ICOn officers
and CoE faculty participated in
various fun/parlor games, such
as Pass the Card, The Boat is
Sinking, and Calamansi Relay.
CoE-DSG and ICOn officers
prepared a short presentation
shown in every part of the event,
which showed pictures of their
different activities, having the
theme song “Smile at Me”.
The awarding ceremony took
place after the contests on Sep-
tember 25. Mary Joy Manalo,
Rafael Ventura, John Michael
Gonzales and Tristan Simpli-
ciano grabbed 1st place from
second- to fifth-year level, re-
spectively. Dean’s Listers for the
second semester of SY 2005-
2006 were also awarded. ‘The
Hives’ won the championship
title for the very first DoTA tourna-
ment. Professors were awarded
for their participation in Gawad
Kalinga and other Community
Outreach Programs.
Beauty and intelligence was
showcased as the night began.
Sanchez bags 1st.../from p1
on jars, the carvings on wood
and the contours of a piece of
jewelry are examples of areas
their artwork may revolve with.
Judges Day:
Scrutinizing Works of Art
On August 14, the entries for
the contest were exhibited on
34th floor of Petron Bldg., Gil
Puyat, Makati City to give way
for the Judges Day. ArtPetron
has separate judges for Painting
and Photography categories
which will examine the artworks
to determine its merits and
qualities.
Napoleon Abueva, the chair-
man of the board of judges,
said that the lines, colors, and
figures in a painting must have
the impact that would set the
artwork from others. “I am not
looking necessarily for ‘Filipino’
flavor,” Abueva said. “I am look-
ing for something fresh perhaps,
especially since this is a contest
for young artists. I expect to see
new techniques from vibrant
artists.” Also, another judge,
the newly proclaimed National
Artist Benedict Cabrera, agreed
with Abueva. “I look for visual
impact—strong image and good
rendering,” he said.
Juvenal Sanzo, recipient of
Presidential Merit Medal for
his lifetime achievement in the
visual arts said, “As a judge, the
deciding factor for me would be
the composition. If I see sagging
colors and sagging composition,
then the entry is out.”
The other judges for the
Painting category were artist
and teacher Roberto Feleo;
Unesco Commissioner Felice
Prudente Sta Maria; cultural
writer Rosalinda Orosa; Tatler
Editor-in-Chief Anton San Di-
ego; Petron Corp. Chairman
Nicasio Alcantara; Petron VP
for Marketing, Jose Campos Jr.;
and Petron VP for Finance and
Subsidiaries, Antonio Pelayo.
Embodying Indi Culture
Higanteng Sining depicts the
culture of Angono, the place
MARE Sportsfest.../from p2
and Jerry Alvarado (Guard-Forward, Boilero’s) were hailed
as this year’s Mythical Five for the MarE’s basketball tourney.
Jerry Alvarado was also recognized as the MarE’s Most Valu-
able Player due to his outstanding records.
Nine MarE students competed to be hailed as the chess-
master for this year’s MarE chess tourney. The game followed
a round-robin elimination in which Mark Gil A. Libao bagged the
where Arturo Sanchez lives.
It pictures giants or higantes,
raised by townsfolk as shown
by a person peeking outside
from the bottom of one of the
giants. Sanchez stated that the
traditional parades is popular in
Angono especially during the
feast of St. Clement.
Higanteng Sining also depicts
the culture of the Philippines
in general—being rich and
widely ranging in nature—as
represented by the giants, it
also shows a typical family,
which reveals his nature of
being family-oriented.
The Man behind the Artwork
Sanchez started to join various
painting competitions since he
was still in grade five. Also, it was
not his first time to join and win in
prestigious contests when in 1999
he became a finalist in the search
for the cover artwork for the PLDT
yellow pages. He has also joined
Metrobank painting contest six
times and was awarded one
of the finalist on 2001. Even
before, he has joined ArtPetron
but his second attempt was his
big break. It was fulfilling for him
because he has beaten his own
record, and that is being a finalist
of painting contests.
In an interview with VOICE,
Sanchez shared that he will
continue joining, and hopefully
winning other painting contests
until he develop his own painting
style. For him, painting is a
never-ending study

“W
ORRIED
ABOUT
bad breath?
Mag-double mint!
Para doble swabe!
Familiar isn’t it? It’s from a TV
commercial about a chewing gum
that remedies bad breath. Double
mint may help a person with hali-
tosis but it won’t last long.
What is halitosis?
Bad breath or the so-called halito-
sis is a not-so-good odor emanating
from the mouth. It is very important
to manage our breath because it plays
a big role in our life.
We need to be alert in this
case. But often, a person can’t
distinguish whether his breath is
fresh or not. According to Erwin
Barrington, a professor in the
University of Illinois, Chicago, a
person may use his hanky or den-
tal floss to smell his breath.
The culprits
Poor oral hygiene is the most
common cause of bad breath.
ing. Tar and nicotine residues coat
the teeth, tongue and inside of the
mouth and lungs, making breath
extremely smelly. Tonsillitis,
pneumonia, mouth sores, sinus
infections, and even common
cold can also trigger bad breath.
Stomach problems may also be
a source.
Eating garlic, onion, cabbage
or hot and spicy foods and drink-
ing liquor can cause bad breath
for a day after consumption.
Foods high in milk and butterfat
are also culprits. Hunger as well
contributes bad breath.
Dry mouth related to sleeping
with your mouth open (morning
mouth), talking for long periods,
breathing through your mouth
or when taking medications may
also produce halitosis.
Helpful remedies
The best way to fi x halitosis
is to brush your teeth every after
each meal and use floss to remove
particles your toothbrush was un-
especially in the far back. Stud-
ies have shown that people, who
brush the top and back surface
of their tongue, as well as their
teeth, have better breath than
peopl who brush only their teeth.
It would be better if you see your
dentist for an exam at least twice
a year.
As we have said earlier, smok-
ing is one cause of bad breath. So
if you smoke, stop now! It takes
two weeks after you stopped
smoking before the smelly effects
of tobacco vanish your system.
Lastly, drink plenty of fluids
to avoid dry mouth. Avoid eating
strong food listed above. Instead,
eat apples, ctrius fruits, lettuce
and other raw vegetables to help
cleanse teeth.
Having a fresh breath is an
asset and a sign of healthy sliv-
ing. Follow these tips and bring
out your healthy smile and fresh
breath. Thanks for yout time, see
you around next issue of For Your
Health Only...ciao!!!
Spectators gathered in the PE
Center for the return of the Mr.
& Ms. CoE pageant, which was
temporarily paused for three
years. After Lord Krizzane Anon-
tado and John Roland Santos
were crowned as Mr. and Ms.
CoE 2006; Sharon Sanchez
and Jun Santiago, 1st Runners-
up; and Nihanna Palentinos
and Marvin, 2nd Runners-up
Jomar Samson
LENTE/from p1
September 11 as the new mem-
bers of LENTE performed their
one-act plays. Each participants
were divided into batches. “Hindi
Ako Tapos”, “Habang May Bu-
hay, May Dugo”, “An Affair” and
“Panaginip” were staged by
batches one, two, three and four,
respectively.
After the performances, the
jurors evaluated the plays pre-
sented and its actors. The board
of judges was composed of Engr.
Alfredo Ponesto III (LENTE
Supervising Director), Ms. Joy
Cuchapin (HSSD faculty mem-
ber), Mrs. Angelita Crisostomo
first place, while Eugene Mark N. Ledesma and Christopher C.
Abrenica hooked the second and third place, respectively.
For the games of the general, nine MarE students also faced
off to determine who among them can be claimed as the wit-
tiest player. Single elimination was observed and after series
of wits-clashing, Philip Royce Empeño emerged as the cham-
pion. On the other hand, Mac Angelo Conti and John Lyvin
Palanog bagged the second and third place respectively
on September 14. the Best Actor awards. Melicca
Before the sing and dance Cadangyao (Batch 4) was hailed
competition proper, batches Best Director, and Kristine Joy
‘04-’05 grooved in its remix of Notario, Best Scriptwriter for
modern and ballroom dances. Batch 3’s “An Affair.”
The four batches of 2006 then On the other hand, special
presented their skills in sing- awards were given to batches
ing, interpretative and modern and individuals that exemplified
dances. The contest was judged cooperation and leadership.
by Mr. Oscar S. Gabriel (former Batch 2 was awarded Best
LENTE Adviser), Antonette dela Group, Jasy Bangayan (Batch 1)
Cruz (current LENTE Adviser), Best Coordinator, and John Ga-
Ms. Maricris Azul (HSSD fac- briel Cruz (Batch 1) and Fatima
ulty member), and Ms. Renelyn Dabac (Batch 4) Best Leaders.
Belen, (Guidance and Counsel- The best batch for the singing
ing Department Head). category was Batch 3. In modern
and interpretative dance, Batch 4
The Verdict triumphed over other batches.
The awarding ceremony for Lumbre en Teatro still strives
the presentations followed. Batch to enliven performing arts in
4 and 3 each grabbed grabbing TIP. In line with the success of

Fight
Without proper brushing and
(Guidance Counselor), and Mr. four awards. Once on This Island, LENTE
flossing, food particles and plaque
Oscar S. Gabriel, Jr. (Former The Best Supporting Actress in cooperation with Arts and

Bad
build up on teeth, gums and
tongue, as well as on dentures or
other orthodontics. Bacteria begin
to grow and produce bad odor.
Bleeding gums is also a strong
cause of bad breath.
LENTE Adviser).
Grooves and Serenades
Breath On the second part of the cul-
minating, LENTE’s apprentices
staged their talents once again
and Best Supporting Actor were
Jenifer Verroya (Batch 3) and
John Gabriel Cruz (Batch 1), re-
spectively. Kristine Dasig (Batch
2) and Reuel Ibañez (Batch 3)
received the Best Actress and
Cultural Affairs, plans another
rendition of a Broadway musical
play “Fame.” In addition, LENTE
prepares for the performance
of Shakespeare’s tragedy “Mid-
summer Night’s Dream.”
 I am alone, once again. It
seems as though everybody
leaves me, one by one, in
solitude. Have I done something
wrong? I think not.
But how could this
wretchedness still conquer me?
When will all of these bound to
end? Why is this happening to
me? Why did you leave me?
These are among the few of
my queries unanswered, and
cannot be answered anymore.
Why now, now that I’m
starting to fulfill your dreams
for me? You’ve said that you’ll
witness my every step to
success. Yet, you’ve been gone.
Anyhow, though you’re out of
my reach, and no matter what,
perseverance–as you’ve taught
me–perseverance will never be
out of my system.
I can’t overcome my
loneliness.
Each and every piece of your
advice and words of wisdom
and encouragement echoes
in my mind. Thinking of them
drizzles my eyes with tears and
hurts me badly. It’s because
you’re…
Another part of my being was
dethroned as you have departed
from this world, as you’ve left us.
In the face of my forlornness,
I know you’re in safe hands,
and I’m happy about that. I
also couldn’t blame anyone;
you’ve been living for quite
some time–eight decades–and
maybe you should need to rest,
for eternity.
—DEPRESSED
EUQOR_WAK04
Fancy rainbows surrounded
me,
FORLORN Couldn’t explain this feeling of
mine
We used to share every moment together As you punctuated all the
For the silliest jokes, we laugh at each other worries I have inside.
For deserted times, I cried on your shoulder Hoping that this moment won’t
All my life, I revolve in your world. be ephemeral…
One day you said goodbye, saying its all my All the happy thought that we
fault have shared
Because of my childish acts and stupid Is like an impasto piece of art,
demands Permanently drew in the
You told me that we should separate lives canvas of my mind.
Until I’ll find myself, without you by my side. Bringing nothing, but a fluke of
delight.
I don’t know how to take this
But I know I should Is this a feeling of love?
For the last time, Please let me say Or just a simple cup of
I love you; I’m just here, illusions?
And I’m still waiting… So far, I don’t care.
All I knew I’m happy knowing
someone…You!

YSH CABAÑA
ROQUE P. KAW
Totoo ang pamahiing
“Bawal ang pagligo Sitting alone in a dungeon,
Sa nagdadalang tao.” Clinging thoughts of delusion.
Oo, dahil wala ka nang Rough housing with his own conscience.
Oras pumunta pa sa banyo Yet, His anxiety doesn’t slipped away.
Lalo na’t ang pinagbubuntis 101406
Ang madugong proyekto. At first he got hesitated,
Dugo—nakabitin sa ilong This mantra I sing to you; To taste those formidable vices,
Hindi maaaring tumulo The love I’ve tried to rescue But through persuasion of his peers
Kaya pilit mong sisinghutin As much as I wanted you back; His moral grounds were impeded.
Wag lamang pumatak sa There’s something that’s pulling me down.
Papel na pinakaiingatan Is this the paradise they told?
At ilang oras nang tinititigan This mantra once again is played Uproarious with high ecstasy.
Habang wala namang laman. I sing a song that I can’t recall. In escaping problems in life,
Ikokonsulta pa sa propesor Chap came back, love is offered Clueless in perilous aftermath.
Na wari siya’y doktor Perplex; I become because of your presence
Na magbibigay ng reseta Now are drowned with remorse feeling,
Pampalubag ng loob. He won my heart and I lose you; Paying the consequences of his deeds
Realizing the mistake in choosing Baffled with multitude queries,
Nangingilid ang luha sa mata him. Asking himself, would it be worthwhile tasting it?
Namumula nang makalipas Now I don’t know how to end
Ang ilang buwang napuyat this mantra;
O ganon nga ba katagal? Without ending the ardor that
Upang mailuwal lamang you’ve given me.
Mairaos ang nasa sinapupunan
Ang sanggol na ipagmamalaki
Sa gurong gumigiit sa ‘yong mali,
Sa magulang na nagigising sa gabi,
Sa mga kaibigang kasama palagi,
At sa lahat ng tao sa buong daigdig
Teka, hindi naman ako O.A.
Ngunit ganito lang kasayang manganak
Dahil pagtapos ng hirap ay sarap
At ‘di tulad ng mismong bata
Hindi mo na kailangang ihele pa
Ang tisis na iyong tiniis BLAINEL LLASON
Salamat ay sembreak na.
Mabuti pa si Joe,
Masagana ang buhay;
Ako, mahirap pa sa daga;
Mabuti pa si Joe,
Nakakakain ng steak;
Ako, isang kahig, isang tuka;
Mabuti pa si Joe,
Hinahangaan saan man magpunta;
Diyosa na hindi mahawakan; Ako, p*ta sa mata nila;
Bituing ‘di kayang abutin; Mabuti pa si Joe,
Magdilim man ang kalangitan Kinakampihan nila;
Dala ng silahis mo’y liwanag… Ako, hustisya ko na tinatapakan pa;
Nakakasilaw kaya’t: Mabuti pa si Joe;
Makatabi ma’y ‘di makanti; Ako, kadugo mo’t kalahi,
Nakakausap pero ‘di mayakap; Ipagtanggol mo naman ako,
O sadyang ikaw ay isa lamang pangarap… Kahit katiting lang!

—biglaang sambulat sa isipan ni R.M.ROXAS (alay kay Nicole na biktima

ng panggagahasa ng mga dayuhan)

PANYO/from p10 nakwento ng aking ina na at swerte dahil malapit lang may malaking butas sa likod ng puno ng
Nang makarating na ako sa bahay ay todo may batang babae daw na sa’min. manga at nahulog s’ya doon at nabagok
ang habol ko sa aking hininga. Nagtataka tatlong linggo ng hinahanap. Nang puntahan ko ang ina ng bata ang kanyang ulo.
ang aking ina kung bakit humahangos Paniwala ng ilan na kinuha at ibigay ang panyo ay napahagulgol Nakuha ang bangkay at nabigyan ng
ako pero hindi ko makwento ang ito ng mga taong nagbebenta ang ina ng bata at tinanong ako matiwasay na libing ang bata. At sa wakas
nangyari sa akin dahil hindi ng bata at ang ilan naman kung saan ko nakuha ang panyo. ay matahimik na ang kaluluwa ng batang
kapani-paniwala. Nakita ko ay kinuha ng mga maligno. At Ikinuwento ko ang nangyari sa akin babae.
na lang na hawak ko pa rin biglang pumasok sa isip ko ang at nagmadali kaming puntahan Kakaiba talaga ang karanasang
ang panyo ng batang babae. nangyari sa’kin kagabi, dali-dali ang lugar kung saan ko nakita iyon para sa akin. Kaya nga siguro
Ulit, naramdaman ko ang awa akong pumasok sa kwarto at hinanap ang batang babae. magpasa-hanggang ngayon ay
para sa bata. ko ang panyo. Tama ang sinabi ng bata na hindi ko s’ya makalimutan
Kinabukasan, nagising na lang ako Siguro, kaya doon ako napadaan naglalaro sila ng taguan at dahil
sa ingay ng mga taong nagkukwentuhan. para tulungan ang batang babae na doon nagtago s’ya kung saan
Ano ba’t ang aga-aga napaka-ingay iyon. Tinanong ko ang aking ina kung hindi s’ya madaling mahanap.
na nila. Paglabas ko sa aking silid, alam n’ya kung saan nakatira ang bata Kaso hindi n’ya namalayan na
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SPORTS September-October Issue 6

Pacman, El Terrible

How did they do it?

until they achieved the titles they possess now.
and flaunt their stamina during their big games. However, both of them started from scratch
of both renowned boxers of all times? They both fight fairly ‘til they wear out
“Pacman” and “El Terrible,” who couldn’t have known these tag names
In Focus Naty Jean G. Ebay

Philippines’ Pambansang Kamao

EMMANUEL “MANNY” D. PACQUIAO was born on December 17,
1978 at Cebu City. He’s also known as “Pacman,” “The Destroyer”
and sometimes referred to as ang Pambansang Kamao in the Philip-
pines. He is the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) International
Super Featherweight Champion (since 2005), former The Ring
People’s Featherweight Champion (2003-2005), former IBF Super
Bantamweight Champion (2001-2004), and former WBC Flyweight
Champion (1998-1999). He has a record of 42 wins, 3 losses, and 2
draws , with 33 wins coming by way of knockout.

Pacquiao’s rise
Pacman’s Stunning Beginning Pacquiao went on to defend his title four times
Pacman started his professional boxing career in before the match against the Mexican boxing idol,
1995 at 106 pounds. His early fights were usually in Marco Antonio Barrera, the bout considered that
small venues and were shown on Vintage Sports’ eve- defined his career. Pacquiao defeated Barrera via a
ning boxing show Blow by Blow, wherein he became TKO in the 11th round in a hard-fought battle at the
an instant star of the program. His first title match Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas.
was against WBC Flyweight Chatchai Sasakul but Only six months after his victory over Barrera,
unfortunately, he lost it in his second defense against Pacquiao went on to challenge another respected
Medgoen Singsurat via a third round knockout on a Mexican brawler, Juan Manuel Marquez, holder of
bout held at Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. the World Boxing Association (WBA) and Interna-
Following the loss to Singsurat, Pacquiao jumped in tional Boxing Federation (IBF) Featherweight titles.
weight, this time stopping at the Super Bantamweight The fight held at the MGM Grand ended in a contro-
division of 122 lb (55 kg) where he picked up the WBC versial draw after he knocked down Marquez three
International Super Bantamweight title, defending it times on the first round.
Mexico’s El Terrible five times before his world title fight against IBF Super In a bout held at Taguig City, Philippines, Pac-
ERIK ISAAC MORALES ELVIRA was born on September 1, 1976 Bantamweight Champion, Lehlohonolo Ledwaba on quiao fought against Fahsan “3K-Battery” Por
in Tijuana, Mexico. He is a professional boxer, eight-time WBC, IBF, June 23, 2001 held in MGM Grand, Las Vegas. Thawatchai. Pacquiao sent Por Thawatchai to the
WBO, and IBA world champion. He is widely regarded among boxing canvas three times en route to a knockout in the
contemporaries and followers as one of the best pugilists currently fourth round. A left uppercut to the jaw knocked
in practice maintaining high popularity due to a very pleasing fighting down the Thai fighter that lifted his two feet
style throughout his career. This recently IBF Junior Lightweight (130 off the canvas and ended the fight.
lb), is a former champion of the world at Super Bantamweight (122 On September 10, 2005, Pacquiao knocked out
lb), WBC-WBO Featherweight (126 lb), WBC Super Featherweight, Hector Velazquez, capturing the WBC International
International Super Featherweight (130 lb). Since 1997 he consis- Super Featherweight title fight held at
tently ranked among the top ten pound-for-pound fighters. Already Staples Center, Los Angeles, California.
a legend in the boxing ring and in Mexico, Morales has earned the
ominous nickname of El Terrible. On July 2, 2006, Pacquiao defeated another
Mexican boxing superstar, Oscar Larios, the
Morales’ Humble Beginning two-time super-bantamweight champion. Despite
Morales is of indigenous Amerindian ancestry Pacman’s camp’s big promise of an early knockout,
and had a deprived upbringing. He grew up in great the fight went a distance favoring Pacquiao knock-
poverty on the streets of Tijuana. His father and ing down the Mexican two times during the 12-round
trainer José (also a former fighter) was a struggling bout for the WBC International Super Featherweight
gym-owner in the city’s industrial zone but wanted title held at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City,
something better for his sons. At the age of five, Philippines. Some Filipinos perceive his win by
Morales donned boxing gloves. It is often said decision as under whelming because majority of
Morales “grew up in a boxing gym”. Morales at 16, the supporters were heavily influenced by the early
in 1993, fought his first professional fight. knockout promises that Pacquiao’s camp openly
declared. The fact is that the fight was a dominat-
ing performance by Pacquiao winning a unanimous
Championship gan. Morales out pointed McCullough decision, around ten out of twelve rounds on the
in a pitched battle in the eleventh
history round of which he complained of
judges’ scorecards, and knocking down the hardy
and well-prepared Larios twice.
In 1997, he became the first exhaustion and listlessness.
fighter ever to stop the acclaimed
In February of 2000, Morales
WBC World Bantamweight
defeated his rival Marco Antonio
Champion, Daniel Zaragoza via
Barrera, in a long awaited fight
knockout in the eleventh round.
that is considered one of boxing’s
It was the first time the champion
classic. Morales outlined Barrera
had ever been unable to beat the
in punch counts over 12 rounds.
count of ten, the fight was widely
The win was controversial due to
hailed as a ‘passing of the torch’
Morales’ slip in the 12th round that Morales fought again in 2000,
between the former champion
was ruled a knockdown. The knock- knocking out Rodney Jones in the
(Zaragoza), and the new one
down of Morales has been generally first round. In February 2001, he
(Morales).
disregarded as a bad call, but it did fought Guty Espadas, Jr. the WBC
In September 1998, in another put the last round 10-8 in favor of World Featherweight Champion in a
landmark fight, Morales knocked Barrera, who still lost the close fight
out former world champion Junior by split decision.
close twelve round decision to claim Morales vs. Pacquiao
his third world title. On July 2001,
Jones of Brooklyn, New York. Also Morales defeated In Jin Chi, a rela- March 19 2005—the clash between the terrible Morales and the
After a year of strain to continue
noteworthy was that Jones was tively unknown South Korean fighter acclaimed power-punching Filipino southpaw Emmanuel Pacquiao.
at Super Bantamweight, Morales
entering Mexico for the first time with an excellent fighting record in Morales used his devastating skills to tame a fantastic bloody Pacquiao
moved up to Featherweight division.
to fight, and the fight was held at his home country. throughout the majority of a violent fight. But Pacquiao was clearly
In his second fight at this weight, he
Morales’ hometown of Tijuana. much quicker and uses rapid-fire combinations, even with a cut on his
fought 33 year-old southpaw former
In October 1999, Morales fought right eyes due to an accidental head butt. In the end, Morales busted
world champion Kevin Kelley, in
Wayne McCullough of Belfast, his opponent with jabs and vicious right-hand leads. The victory was a
September 2000 where he retained
Northern Ireland in Detroit, Michi- unanimous decision by the three presiding judges who all scored the
his Featherweight title.
bout 115-113 for Morales.
Their Future Plans On January 21, 2006, Morales faced Pacquiao in a rematch, and
was defeated by TKO in the 10th round - the first knockout loss of his
Morales has expressed his desire to surpass Julio Cesar Chavez’s record of five championship titles at three
career. Morales shockingly picked to brawl with Pacquiao very early
weight classes by campaigning at the Lightweight class of 135lbs. After his loss to Pacquiao, Morales suggested
and controlled the fight leading the scorecards midway through. In
DESIGN: YSH CABAÑA

that he was going to take some time off before deciding on his future in boxing.
Round 6, Morales began to lose his legs from Pacquiao’s body assault.
On the other hand, Pacquiao announced in August of 2006 that he might retire as early as 2007. In his interview with In Round 9, Morales was visibly exhausted. Pacquiao floored Morales
reporters in General Santos City, Pacquiao stated he wished to focus on running his various businesses, especially twice in the final seconds of Round 10 and the fight was stopped.
the Manny Pacquiao Promotions. He wanted to transfer his residence from General Santos City to Manila and plans Afterwards, Morales embraced Pacquiao in a show of sportsmanship
to run as vice mayor of Manila in the 2007 Elections. Meanwhile, his much-awaited second rematch with Morales is and remarked in the post-fight interview, “I’ve been tired of boxing for
scheduled November 18 at the Thomas and Mack Las Vegas. a while. I need a vacation.”
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7 September-October Issue
FEATURES

THE
GUIDE-Life Observer
How to get Up after a Bad Fall
By Lovlie V. Balorio
A Critique on “ Once in this Island”
B uilding and keeping a relationship By Blainel Llason
is not as easy as one, two, three.
It will take a lot of time and effort
to make it strong. There
factors to consider and
are lots of
emotions
I f you happen to watch Once on this Island, our very first
Broadway musical play, you will find it really troublesome.
to reconsider. After all the hard work However, viewing the rest of the show will make you clap
to keep the relationship, still you end up losing
unconsciously while some nostalgic emotion outpours in
it. And for others, they’ve lost the will to fight. Some

ONICK ROXAS
your being.
even tire out their self just to forget the heartbreak.
Here are some steps that might help you recover:
The play is a story about a peasant Ti Moune who fell

Let Go of the Past
C l i ng i ng from t he p a st
future. Instead of thinking what
why don’t you try viewing
the things that you’ve always
then do it! There is no point in
go of the past, and start thinking of
Divert your Attention
Diverting your attention is one
to forget a painful relationship with
Since the two of you had been
such a time, there are lots of things
can’t do because you worry that this
him/her in some way.
Try this piece of advice:
· HANGOUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS. Since your
ex consumed most of your time, you
forgot that you have friends too. Spend
time with them and have fun.
ONICK ROXAS
in love with a rich French city guy, Daniel Beauxhomme.
Unfortunately, they did not end up together because Daniel’s
might affect your marriage is already arranged to another girl since their
happened yesterday, childhood. Ti Moune died in hope for Daniel’s love and was
tomorrow? Imagine turned into a tree after her death by the gods at the Hotel It’s too absurd to expect
wanted to do, and Beauxhomme. technical students like them to
holding back. Let It’s really a beautiful story performed only with some glitches the rest of play well in acting. You will see
your bright future. and in a very small room. The characters are confined in a
very limited space at Seminar Room A. The background looks
the show some of them just like the other
ordinary students in school
a mess that adds restriction to their movement and hampers will make you clap but they really have exemplary
effective way their mobility. The stage is too low for the audience to grasp all talents. The school better seek
your partner. the view. You’ll sure find your neck ache after all those head unconsciously while them a place where they can
together for
that you
turns just to peek to where the characters are going.
What are appreciable in the play is the live sounds of
some nostalgic enhance their talent and give a
better ambience for their plays.
might affect
the choral singing at the back and those cold voices of emotion outpours in An auditorium is just enough for
the actors. Although, sometimes they became out of tune them. Perhaps they could build
due to improper breathing technique while singing. But still your being it at the TIP expansion lot.
they got all the rhyming good and the tone and pitch were Kudos to them for a wonderful
fantastic. Only, some of the dictions were irritating to hear. performance.

//
· HAVE TIME FOR YOURSELF. Unwind. Go to a
place where you can relax. For example, go
to an acoustic bar. Music can soothe your soul Books on Top
and lighten up your mood. Incantation
· TALK TO GOD. Let’s be realistic, because of our Author: Alice Hoffman
priorities in life we forgot about God. It’s time Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
we give a little time to thank Him for all the
blessings that we receive.
Genre: Fiction
Publication Date: October 2006
STAMP OUT
Forgive and Forget
Price: US $ 11.55

This 16 th Century-set tale narrates about

FORGETFULNESS JOMAR SAMSON
The last step to recovery is the hardest thing to
do but the most effective way to fully get out of how Estrella, a young Spanish woman, discovered that
DO YOU HAVE a hard time remembering names,
her family was secretly Jewish because of the love, tragedy, a n d
the misery you’re into. Forgiving the person that phone numbers, or important dates? Do you often
betrayal scenarios that came to them. Her family’s bizarre practices—
hurt you is easy said than done. After all the forget how to spell common words? Or do you spend a
why she was sometimes called “Esther” at home, why her family lights
mayhem that you’ve experienced, how can candles before dinner on Friday, and other habits—never puzzled
lifetime searching for your eyeglasses that is just over
you possibly do it? her. The family-kept secret was revealed when she saw a poster that
your head? If you answered ‘yes’, you’re sure in deep
Let’s be theistic, according to the gospel, describes Jewish practices, which hides the Jews underneath a veil of
trouble. But here’s some good news: Forgetfulness is
Jesus said that you should forgive those curable.
Christianity to protect themselves from the Holocaust.
person that did wrong to you, not once but Err… let’s see, where were we again? Let me check it
Hoffman focuses more on her protagonist’s inner life and voice. On
again… Ah, okay. With a few simple devices, it’s within
seventy times seven. If we’re going to that account, “Incantation” is a sure hit, and eternal. Although she left
most people’s power to have an excellent memory. What
calculate it, 70x7=490 times, but it’ll be the background bewildering, and gives Estrella’s family elders mystical
kind of devices? I’m glad you asked.
better if you exceed that limit, there powers, it’s not her most convincing demystification. It’s
will be a better place up there for the readers to decipher.—Jomar Samson
for you. TAKE A PICTURE. An average person, in the course
Put things behind you A Grave Mistake of a lifetime, spends a full year looking for misplaced
now and move on! Author: Stella Cameron objects. Want to save a year of your life? Take a good
It certainly is not a Publisher: MIRA look at those keys as you place them on the table.
Genre: Fiction Raise your hands to your eyes, miming a camera, and
closing stage for you
Publication Date: October 2006 click the button.
after you have
Price: Php450.00 TALK TO YOURSELF. Give yourself a visual as well
experienced a
as an oral image to remember. If you leave your TV’s
break-up. Another exciting fiction book recently in the market, remote control at the corner of the living room, at the
Keep in A Grave Mistake will surely entice the mind of book readers. side table, go ahead and say, “I’m leaving the remote
mind Stella Cameron, New York Times Best Selling Author, delineate the control at the end of our living room, at the side table.”
that things do
skillful plot of the story that happened at Toussaint, Louisiana. The Say it aloud. It’s another way to reinforce memory.
happen for a
blundering decision of her main character puts the story into a perilous TIE A YELLOW RIBBON AROUND THE OLD OAK
reason. We might
situation. The book encompassed a tagged line that some mistakes TREE. Use physical reminders. They can be very
not see it at first, but effective in reminding you. The “yellow ribbon” on the
are deadlier than others.
you’ll never know it might What mistakes have they committed to go through a dangerous oak tree could just as well be a rubber band around
turn out to be a blessing in position? It’s for the readers to find out. With the skillful your wrist (to remind yourself of tomorrow’s exams), a
disguise. Just try to enjoy life. deliverance, one will surely not defy the story but wristband on the ‘wrong’ arm (to remind yourself of your
ILLUSTRATION YSH CABAÑA
rather won’t stop reading until it reached to the very research papers) or just anything you can think of.
end.—Roque P. Kaw MAKE LISTS. Wherever and whenever possible, jot
down on paper what you need to remember. By mak-
Endymion Spring ing lists, you are not only assured of remembering
Author: Matthew Skelton what you wrote down, but it frees your mind for more
Publisher: Delacorte Press important things.
Genre: Fiction, Fanrtasy & Magic CATEGORIZE. When pen and paper are unavailable,
Publication Date: August 2006 you’ll have to list things in your head—but don’t do
Price: Php899 so randomly. If you’re on the way to the grocery store
and you need 20 items, you’ll probably never remem-
In this literary magnum opus, novelist Matthew Skelton gives another ber all 20 unless they are logically grouped. Think:
20 Y.O. THE DUTCHESS significant and impressive addition to the collection of modern children’s fi ve vegetables, four toiletry goods, three fruits, etc.
After the success of her 2004 The famous vocalist of the Black books. Though it was Skelton’s debut novel, Endymion Spring was one TO REMEMBER NAMES, THINK OF FACES. Per-
album, here comes another hit Eyed Peas, Stacy Ann Ferguson, of the most sought-after novels by publishers. It is a well-written book that haps the most difficult memory task we’re faced with is
from Pop/RnB singer Janet Jack- known as Fergie now ventures as leaves you the sense of reading the world-renowned Harry Potter series. remembering the names of people we’ve just met. The
son “20 Y.O”. Her album contains a solo performer. And to mesmer- Thus, Endymion Spring places its author in a prominent spot. trick is to etch in your mind a permanent association be-
16 hot tracks that now reached no. ize those Pop and RnB goers out Matthew Skelton, a penniless Oxford alumnus, met the jackpot when tween the name and the face. Find a prominent feature
1 in pop charts since its release on there, the Grammy Award Winner he wrote this story which sold for huge sums of money. He had invested in on the face and focus on that. If Ronaldo delos Santos,
September 26. for the mentioned music genre himself by writing an intriguing, dramatic, and suspenseful novel that cannot your classmate in Differential Calculus, happens to
The concept of the album is released her first solo album on fail to entertain those who dare to pick it up.—Jomar Samson have a broad nose, remember him by the nose!
largely taken from the the past September 19—The Dutchess. OUTLINE YOUR THOUGHTS. Many students
mixed with modern sounds. Jack- Through Polow Da Don, produc- become intimately involved with a pink, yellow, or
son decided to change the title of er of the hit song of Pussycat Dolls on her own brand of style and deliv- July 7. Justin collaborated with green highlighting marker. But you don’t need them to
her album from 20 Years Old to 20 “Buttons” with lyrics from Sean ery.–Cyntril T. Manglugay some of the hottest artists like outline your thoughts. You can do it mentally. Select
Y.O. due to the fans’ suggestion. Garrett, Ferguson’s single “London Britney Spears (What Its Like what is important and what is not. You’re far likely less
It features her carrier single Bridge” will surely captivate the FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS to be Me), Nelly (Work It), Black to forget what you need.
“Call Me” featuring Nelly. Her interest of the listeners. In fact, the After giving us the hit singles Eyed Peas (Where is the Love), READ, READ AND READ. If your problem is for-
second single “So Excited” comes song immediately reached number Like I Love You, Señorita, and Rock Snoop Dogg and Charlie Wilson getting words, it’s probably because you don’t use
with a duet from rapper Khia. one in the Billboard Hot 100. your Body from the album Justified, (Signs) and Sergio Mendes, Will them enough. In English alone, there are as many as
Other tracks are “With U”, Love 2 Other tracks include “Fergali- former NSYNC member Justin I Am from Black Eyed Peas and 200,000 words available although we Filipinos typically
Love”, Daybreak”, “Rhythm Nation cious”, “Here We Come” (feat. Will I Timberlake returns with another Pharoale Monche (Loose Ends). use fewer than 500 words on a daily basis. So if you
1814”, “Enjoy”, “20 (intro)”, “Show Am), “Clumsy”, “All That I Got” (feat. album, Future Sex/Love Sounds. The album also includes vocal can’t find the right word, your vocabulary is likely to be
Me”, “Get It Out Me”, “Do It 2 Me”, Will I Am), “Pedestal”, “Voodoo”, This one of a kind for solo foreign performances from Nelly Furtado a bit rusty. Solution? Do as much reading as you can.
“This Body”, “20 part 2”, “20 part “Glamorous (feat. Ludacris)”, “Vel- male performer’s album released and Snoop Dogg. Last but definitely not the least: KEEP CALM. Stress
3”, “20 part 4”, and “20 part 5”. vet”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Mary in the Philippines, September 26, Among the producers working and anxiety can disrupt memory performance. You
Two songs, “Clap Your Hand”, Jane” (feat. Rita Marley), “Losing top album sales. on the album are Timbaland, Will need your consciousness to encode things. Anxiety
and “Struck Inside The Groove” My Ground”, and “Finally”. After the success of his first I Am and Rick Rubin. Future Sex/ eats that up. If you’re a forgetful person, your mind
were found to be missing but still Music on The Dutchess is ex- album selling over 3.5 million Love Sounds was released on needs, at least, a vacation.
made it to the final tracking prior pected to be a reminiscent of copies of in the US, the Ameri- September 12 containing 12 fresh
to the album’s release.–Cyntril T. the Black Eyed Peas’ sound but can hunk is back with his car- tracks that will surely make you fall Well… that would be all, folks. I hope these could help
Manglugay Ferguson worked with her own rier single “Sexy Back”. The song in love with Justin Timberlake all you build an ironclad memory. Au revoir! Uhmm… Wait,
array of talent and lyrics focused was heard over the airwaves on over again.–Lovlie V. Balorio what am I here for?!

8 September-October Issue
S
Squandered hope of resiliency
due to dishonesty.
It is such depressing that we are
working for an undoubtedly debased
system. Though we are
resilient, such com-
mendable acts seems
not enough to provide us in the lime-
light. All we need is honesty.
Ever wondered why we are left far
behind by other nations despite the
efforts made by Filipinos that have
undying hope for a good tomorrow?
So many reasons and dishonesty
among the frauds is one of the most
evident.
The national news once again re-
ported massive cheat-
Casting quarters into wells
that hold our dreams
You won’t believe me...
if I told you so
Casting quarters into wells
that hold our dreams
You won’t believe me...
I wouldn’t if you told me so
Coheed and Cambria
(Crossing the Frame)
* * *
I have been searching for the soldier within
myself for the past two decades of my pathetic
life. Even though I have been searching ev-
erywhere, still I have found nothing but a
phantom of fear within me. Am I going to be
a fool just like those people who look down
on me with disgrace? (NO!). I am searching
for the lost soldier within me…and if I could
not fi nd him then I will create him.
* * *
His body will be
c o n s t r u c t e d b r ick
by brick, his spirit
from the souls of the
dead; his heart will
be made out of snow
and his bones from
great Zulu hunters.
T hat sold ier w ill
k now ferocit y and
I will breath life to
him from the pantry
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System defrauded
ing. The Professional Regulation honesty? A piece of paper did the represent its handler, thus if there
Commission (PRC) barely aggra- deceit. The leakage drained PRC’s is anomaly within their system, what
vated the credibility of the nation’s tank of credibility being cultivated more to their superior.
professionals. This problem doesn’t since time immemorial. One of the providers of the nation’s
only bother the field of Another eloquent question, where success is PRC through their exams
nursing but all Philip- did the leakage came from? Logic that’ll sort the incoming profes-
pine professionals as dictates that only persons within the sionals. And being the hope of the
well. The dignity of the so-called PRC or any other individuals having motherland is to be the resiliency
hopes of the motherland is at stake contact with the commission are agent. It is hard to stand up after a
in this dilemma. Is PRC capable of the most probable suspects. PRC fall if something is pulling you down.
producing competent professionals has the advantage to be under the Dishonesty perverted the hopes.
if its system is being battered by dis- government but a grave role to
Another Wake up Call
A democratic notion— sovereignty resides in
the people. Thus, the power in this eerie country
of ours is within us. However, are we aware
of our rights? I don’t think so… We are being
abused since time immemorial, unable to practice
law-specified privileges. Constitutional exploits
as what I can describe such mistreatments. But
the hardest part in such disability to exercise
certain rights is being ignorant regarding matters.
I’m getting anxious for this write-up but I want Act concentrating on the rights of students. I
to open the eyes of being blinded and let the rather enumerate them so that it’ll be beneficial
deaf hear. I may deliver explicit statements that to all and easy to notice certain topic you want to
may hurt some. But as Editor-in-Chief, I assume have full attention with and after each account,
all words herein are appropriate. I won’t call a my comments.
lady bitch if she’s not a dog. Too bad, no more 1. The right to receive, primarily through
grandma’s fairy tales; plutocrats beware—I may competent instructions, relevant quality education
minimize your exploits. in line with national goals conductive to their full
***** development as persons with dignity.
I can’t help but think how situations turned out — Remember we deserve the quality education
to be so irksome. I have no option but to disregard and as much as possible, the highest the school can
one of my most admired concept: mistake of a provide us so we can attain progress for ourselves
system is not a mistake of the populace. I want and others. But such learning must not teach us to
to take this opportunity to tell how foolish some be an enemy of the state but doesn’t limit us to be
students turned out nowadays. I would like to a good critic.
dedicate this column to morons out there. It 2. The right to school guidance and counseling
is proper for them to be called in that word, I services for making decisions.
have no intentions to hurt them, but it’s only the — Well, the Guidance and Counseling Office is
reality. Have to wake up… Unawareness leads always there for students. On the other hand, it is
to ignorance, ignorance leads to being dupable. so neglecting that students often forget they paid
Lack of knowledge of your rights is synonymous for that office, so use up your fees, visit the GCO
to a paralytic person, with his brains same with and they can be a great help.
JESS GRANADA JR.
his body. 3. The right to access to his own school
****** records, that confidentiality of which the school
The Education Act of 1982, did I mentioned shall maintain and preserve.
familiar words to you? Or is it more appropriate — I have no comment for the Registrar’s
to ask if we are using the same language now? Office, just perform what is right. From the
This rule of the government is truly long to be macro, I’ll go to the micro; the professors. Please
discussed. But with my noblest desire to inform don’t announce grades in class! Should I say
fellow students, I would try to give my best shot. more? Grrr… It isn’t a simple violation. And to
This column will focus Section nine of the those who don’t show grades to their students:
Murderous Dagger
past . I will simply exhibit a deadly display of
magic and murder for those who speak noth- Sensible | Credible | Responsible
ing but lies and broken promises. Imitating CA M P U S JOU R NA L I S M
me would be inevitable; fools would come to
learn, to exploit, and to copy the flare of my EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
fight and the style of my strike. For they know
that winning is beautiful, but there is nothing SECTIONS
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better than a beautiful win. FEATURES
LITERARY/FILIPINO
of lions and runaway slaves, and no weapon * * * SPORTS
against him will prevail. I am going to be a Being reborn, I will be unable to process
soldier who will wrestle and burn as I breathe the notion of defeat. I will not lose because I ART
PHOTOGRAPHY
fighting poverty and oppressors. I would came from people that already lost too much.
ILLUSTRATIONS
go to war like a predator with battle scars An untraceable bloodline which owns nothing
LAYOUTS
who is eager for blood for those who seat in and yet gave out bloodshed. A race prevented
aristocracy. from drumming their own fate, a culture with
shackled wrist from foreigners still bonded MANAGEMENT
CIRCULATIONS
* * * up to this present time. Therefore, I will be a FINANCE
I cannot predict the future but I do know my
soldier defending the man unable to compete to OFFICE
past. So, I will build myself from the legends of society, even with his competency to compete
SUPPORT STAFF
my forefathers and be born under a new astrol- in this wrapped society. I, the boy without
ogy. I shall bring flawless, shock and mystery identity will become a man who divines him-
to this democratic chaos. I will not allow myself self in battle for his country and people.
to be outdone so that
my ancestors can rest * * *
painless, the forefa- Finally, when all distractions dissolve and
Imitating me would thers would be proud all that remains are two choices in crystal clar- CONTRIBUTIONS
be inevitable..for they and the legends will ity; crushed or be crushed, kill or be killed, be PHOTOGRAPHY
continue in my style. unforgettable or be forgotten. I will find myself
(fools) know that win- on the mountaintop standing impatiently with
* * *
ning is beautiful, but I will struggle in success. Therefore, I shall become one with the
soldier I created within me when the battles ADVISER
CONSULTANT
there is nothing better this miserable life full against doubt and stupidity have ceased. I shall
of debt because of the rest in burial. Victorious.
than a beautiful win.
dictatorship of the
I smell something fishy…
4. The right to issuance of official certificates,
diploma, transcript of records, grades transfer
credentials and other similar documents within
thirty days from request.
— As a student, I never experienced any
circumstance, if you did, I would like to hear
from you. VOICE hates pending and sluggish
transactions. Perhaps, that’s the reason why
other offices become annoyed with us. They feel
of being forced and hurried just to comply with
our requirements. That’s only professionalism
on our part.
5. The right to publish a student newspaper
and similar publications as well as the right to
invite resource persons during the assemblies,
symposia and other activities of similar nature.
— Ehem! We are just here YOUR official
school and student publication. All contributions,
comments and/or suggestions are always
welcome. As EIC, I may not believe on what you
want to say but I will fight for your right to say it
because I respect everybody’s voice. We all want
improvement so I know TIPians have some ideas
there so feel free to express them.
I would like to thank our previous resource
speakers in the seminars we conducted. I believe
there are no violations regarding this part.
Perhaps some orgs find it difficult to invite a
resource person due to the strict provisions of the
school regarding the conducting of seminars.
6. The right of free expressions of opinion
and suggestions and to effective channels of
communication with appropriate academic
and administrative bodies of the school or
institution.
— Many students have sentiments regarding
the system involved in the Institution,
nevertheless, they remained in silence hoping
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Arloene R. Aviles
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Ephraem P. Jerusalem
Martin M. Valenzuela
Eric M. Abejero
Donnie M. Teodoro
Mark Joseph P. Cantos II
Yshmael L Cabaña
Christopher J. Macariola
Remlee C. dela Cruz
Ma. Catherine G. Tunguia
Lovlie V. Balorio, Rommel Jayson A.
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Dean Severino Pader, VPASS
Ms. Lirio F. Banal
Prof. Jocelyn T. Arcillas
TIP VOICE
OPINION September-October Issue 9
Running or Ruining an Org?
Nothing has changed—that’s all I can say conduct hassle-free activities and let them have it
to TIPians. I can’t feel anymore the constancy their way.
of change. All the folks out there were already Ok, now, can I just ask the student orgs, just for
grown with roots and weeds on their feet. Given a change, to organize a free mentoring program,
the chance, I’ll make something out of the box. a free enhancement seminar, a free sports activ-
Sad to say, but this is my hobby—observing my ity, and an outreach program that will benefit the
distressful environment. And it’s incomplete if I community for free. The best things in life are
won’t criticize it. libre, right? This will develop camaraderie and
The thing that painfully caught my attention unity, a real one for sure. Stop overspending your
was the various (non)existent organizations in our time, money and effort in your department days.
Well, I think I can give a good guess or let’s say
institution. What are they doing? Perhaps prepar- the idea on what’s going to happen next year. Focus to a more exacting responsibility and need
ing for something big. But no, year(s) had passed (Sigh!) Enough of my sermons, I’m as well as of the TIP community as a whole.
and I haven’t seen anything. Some have remained tired as you are. Instead of sitting and waiting To the student council, prove us your legitimacy
dormant while others function only once a year. to the position entrusted to you. We know your
around, try something else for the betterment of
Lets take a look at their routine. At start, you’ll your org, your co-students, and your school. My call preparing for the foundation day but there’s more
be delighted to know that there’s a seminar for goes to all org especially to the student council. you need to do. Time is of the essence. You may
enhancement purposes run by a specific club. I’m sure I’m not the only person who can notice review the Education Act of 1982 to further your
Then a quiz bee is probably next. Not to mention knowledge in running the council as well as acting
things around that need some room for improve-
the sports fests with a redundant theme for unifica- ment. However, we can’t put all the blame to the efficiently in behalf of all the students.
tion, so and so, just to raise money for their depart- orgs. The Office of Student Affairs has its share Remember, there’s an endless possibilities to
ment day. And what’s next? The biggest event of of why the orgs perform this way. They’ve been what we can do and achieve. Don’t look at this ar-
their year, wearing colorful shirts to distinguish
themselves, fun games, bands, etc. to show whose
very meticulous in choosing what and what’s not
to do in executing programs passed by the student
ticle as something satirical instead as a challenge.
Besides, who else can be there to help us is each
department day is the best. Then that’s it for their orgs. In the end, it looks like it’s already the OSA’s other as well. I’ll leave you now the privilege of
school year. I expected for something more rel- making your own move and producing better and
program and not of the org themselves. The OSA
evant to happen but I ended hoping for nothing. should be liberal in giving them opportunity to brighter ideas to propose. Start now. Go!
“SANA SNOW NA LANG...”
t
ana
gP
ag b Playing the Game of Life
ulin
I am privileged to watch the very first team, but on the other. In the dying minutes of
M
ga kapuso’t kapamilya, long time; no read
ah! Tatlong issues lang ng pahayagang ito basketball game after the launching of the the game, there you can see the star player(s)
ako hindi nakapagparamdam eh napakalaki 12 th Colleges and Universities Sports As- who still strive to win though it doesn’t make
at napakarami nang improvements! sociation (CUSA) last August 15 in Cuneta sense — the type of people who serve as
Congrats sa EIC at patnugutan! Ang lufet! Tindi n’yo! Astrodome. There, I have witnessed not just encouragement to others to continue aiming
Hehehe! Minsan lang magbuhat ng sariling bangko… the clash of the participating schools in terms for success though it seems that everything is
Natagalan din ang pahinga ko, napasarap sa panonood ng of athletics itself, but also in the capability to against the flow.
telefantasya eh. Let’s get it on! Heto na ang tunay na superhero ng produce competent athletes to give glory to A typical classroom scenario is a student
bayan… humanda kayong mga kumag sa aking pagbabalik. Bato- their respective schools. But that’s not what who stands out for the sake of others. He sees
bato ang tamaan-sapul. Walang iyakan! Ayusin n’yo kasi buhay n’yo I want to talk about. Allow me to share my a benchwarmer. He refuses to do almost all of to it that the others will benefit in every un-
nang hindi mabanatan! insights concerning the two kinds of players the things you ask him. Instead of offering his dertaking he is in. He serves as the light who
Medyo pinalad ang mga ibang tao d’yan at marami akong I have discovered while watching the said countenance, he will just give you his never- enlightens the lives of others. However, they
napalamapas na pangyayari. Isa na dito ang legitimacy issue ng ballgame… ending excuses. are great suspects for abuse because of their
isang babaeng may nunal na kasalukuyang nakaupo sa loob ng
*** When there is a group project, expect that concern to others. But more importantly, these
palasyo. Sabi nila tamad daw siya at laging nakaupo. Mga mare at
Star players are often associated with win- there will always be at least one group mem- people are the ones our community needs for
pare mali kayo ron… tumatayo ren naman; hindi nga lang halata.
S’yempre pinatos ng mga Pinoy ang issue. At eto naman ners, as well as benchwarmers to losers. How ber who will be a burden for the group. They they are an epitome of “others fi rst.”
ang inalay n’yang statement via TV: “I am sorry…” Matapos nun, about interchanging the two? Star players to assume that there will always be someone ***
sangkatutak na namang protesta at losers and benchwarmers to winners? Our to compensate for their part so instead of A pessimist sees danger in every oppor-
tangkang kudeta. professor once asked us, “which do you prefer, partaking in the group effort, they will just tunity while an optimist sees opportunity in
Napakarami ngunit being the star player of a losing team, or a pay for it. What’s the use of going to school every danger. Every people have their own
bigo naman lahat benchwarmer of a winning team?” It is just a if they will not use their learned abilities and set of choices and preferences. Whether he
ang misyon nila na simple question to illustrate and give emphasis knowledge? Or maybe because they’re just will stagnate or grow, cooperate or not, to
patalsikin si Gloria. to what he is discussing but it is exactly what I earning grades and not knowledge? Remember voice out what’s on his mind or just remain
Maglaba na lang want to share — people who take a stand when that your grades only gauge what you have in silent mode, it’s about to him. However,
daw s’ya. Teka yun nobody else wants to, and people who keeps learned from school, and not what you have whatever his decision may be, he has to face
ba namang maging on being pusillanimous though they have the learned from life. the consequences of his actions, whether it will
Gloria labandera ka aptitude to make a difference. be beneficial or detrimental to him.
eh… labandera nino? Playing the game wholeheartedly Now, which do you prefer, being a star
Hmm… no comment! Benchwarmers: Playing or Failing? Whenever I watch a basketball game, my player or a benchwarmer?
Basta taong plant s’ya… Excuses—the only thing you can hear from attention most of the time is not on the winning
shrub, in par ticular,
gets? Joke lang iyon
mga igan! Ma-break First of all, I would like to thank the Edi- that only the violators of the law are afraid of ANOTHER.../from p8
lang ang tensyon… torial Staff of TIP VOICE for giving me the the law enforcer thus when you follow the law cowards, it is more appropriate for them to
Speaking of kudeta, naala-ala ko ang nangyari sa Thailand. opportunity to talk to the community through there is no need for you to be afraid. The guards be called as martyrs rather than heroes. It is
Napatalsik ng mga Thai, sa pamamagitan ng kanilang sandatahang
lakas, ang isang diktador. Doon nakita ang pagmamahal at
this column. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
We in the Security Office would like to
are your friends not your enemy, they are here
to protect
very depressing that such acts of benevolence
of the so-called martyrs will be put into waste
pagmamalasakit ng mga sundalong Thai. Meron kayang katulad nila
inform all of you that we are doing our best you not because of lack of support from the persons
sa Pinas? Hmp! Sa bagay ang ganda ng mga bahay ni General! Sa
dami ng produktong ating inaangkat bakit kaya hindi natin subukan
to ensure students safety inside and within to harm he is defending. How can you defend if there
the vicinity of the school. Engr. Virgilio dela Cruz you. is no one to depend?
ang mga sundalong Thai na maidagdag sa listahan? Imbes na
For this purpose we asked the nearby So many times, I read complaints that the 7. The right to form, establish, join and
sundalong Kano sila naman kaya muna? Nang matuto ang AFP ng
Barangays to send their tanods to monitor guards are very strict, we thank you for that participate in organizations and societies
tactics. Payag kaya si Gloria? Kung sa bagay friends sila ni Bush…
Friends nga ba? Showbiz! the immediate vicinity of the school. Aside because if we are not strict, then we can’t fully recognized by the school to foster their
Hold it! Hindi dun natatapos ang tsismaks. Pinagtatalunan from the agency guards that we hired to protect you, but our strictness is within the intellectual, cultural, spiritual and physical
pa kung kagaya ng Martial Law at paglaya natin kay Macoy ang secure the campus, we also coordinated to bounds of the rules and regulations. growth and development.
nangyari sa Thailand. Bahala nga kayo sa buhay n’yo! Pati ba the police wherein they were able to give six I believe that our guards are working very — In fairness to the Office and Student
naman yun ginagawan ng argument. It’s pointless… Kaya tayo policemen to alternately monitor the vicinity hard to serve you better just ask them to help Affairs, they gives us the right to join whatever
bagyuhin ng batikos eh! of the school. you and I’m sure they will help you. org we want to be a part with. Now, this is to
Bagyo ba kamo? Ang lakas ni Milenyo! Ilang araw ding It reached our attention numerous com- Before I end this column, I would like to call the attention of different officers of all the
walang kuryente at tubig. Hindi lang yun ang daming nabuwalan ng
plaints about the guards and we would like ask students to think of the bright side of what orgs out there: give your members the chance
billboards, sumalangit nawa… Sinong dapat sisihin? Heto na… heto
to assure that we are doing the best we can the guards are doing in the campus. I will not to shine. So despite the power to handle an
na… heto na… Wahhhh!!! Diretsahan na — ang mga nagbigay ng
to address them. I would just like to request enumerate them because I know your famil- organization, see to it your responsibility
permits at nagpagawa! Tama nga naman si BF, pinapatanggal na eh students to cooperate with the guards in do- iar with the guards’ performances. Again, I and service to make a better person out of
ang kulet ng mga lelang nilang panot! Etong si Miriam, epal! Nagbigay
ing their job of protecting you and ensuring would like to make an appeal to all of you to your members. Let them grow in their field
ng recommendations concerning billboards display. Wala na damage
your safety. help us help you by reporting those who vio- of expertise.
has been done! Noon pa ‘yan dapat! Lecheng pulitika, nakakairita
I would also like to make an appeal to all late the school rules and regulations for the 8. The right to be free from involuntary
na… “I charge those people who are not concerned for the lives of
of you to help us in maintaining a peace- maintenance of peace and order in the campus contributions, except those approved by their
many!” sabi ni Miriam. Loko that’s what I call mirror effect!
ful and orderly campus by reporting to us and to continue sending your complaints so organization and societies, school authorities
Sige na mga repapis at umiinit na ang aking ulo. Hanggang sa
those students who violate school rules and that we can serve you better. and mandated by law.
susunod kong kuro-kuro. Pahabol muna bago magtapos ang sem
na ito: salamat sa mga naging inspirasyon ko para magsulat muli; regulations. —I never encountered complaints about
sina TVJ, Chocolate, Barney, Jimmy Santos, Chaka Doll, Junie Lee, Also please detach from your mind the no- Engr. dela Cruz, a Mechanical Engineering Gradu- i nvolu nt a r y c o nt r i but io n s a n d u nju s t
Allan K. at Pokwang! tion that security guards are your enemy by ate and an ME/IE faculty, is the Head of Security collections of funds. However, this provision
fi nding fault in everything you do. Remember and Safety Offi ce–TIP-QC. doesn’t limit students to know every detail
where their money goes. Dear TIPians be
POLL : What can you say about the service of our security personnel? aware for things you are spending for. If you
are paying for a fee mandated by law, see to it
OSA
namimili naman ng huhulihin…
Tama lang ang pagiging istrikto
Yung ibang guard, nagpapasikat
sa Study Area. Palibhasa,
—3rd yr. CoE
mabuti ang mga security
—Fisher, 3rd yr.
—Unggoy, 4th yr. ECE
takot ang mga estudyante at
—0428, 3rd yr. IT
I’m not satisfied with their
services, most of the time they
—JS, 4th yr. BSC-LM
They did their job well. Strict
—Lirio C. Garcia, Clerk,
[The] security guards are
courteous to visitors.
—Anonymous
but it’s only for the welfare
of everybody especially the
NEXT POLL: How do you find
gustong magsuot ng barong.
andiyan na yung boss niya,
—Hampy, 3rd yr. ECE
—Starlet, 4th yr. ECE
Masyadong pakielamera!!!
to 0919.637.1339. Only
lang. Lalo na yung naka-duty
Bigla na lang nanghuhuli pag
Dapar stick ang ginagamit hindi
ang kamay sa pag-iinspection
Dapat binabantayan nang
Good work! Nagpang-abot na
ang tutsang at bangs ko pero
nila para magkaroon din ng
sumunod sa mga patakaran
doing their jobs well. But,
they should be polite and
the enrolment procedure for this
Madalas madurog ang pulburon
semester? Send your reactions
messages with names and/or
ko kasi laging pinipisil yung
aliases will be acknowledged.
if you’re satisfactions was met.
‘di pa rin ako nahuhuli.
That’s it for now, I already consumed so
tend to be irrational.
much space. Through this column is the eternal
expectation and hope that students will have
ng paaralan…
the initiative to voice out. Prosperity adheres
Puro angas!
students’…
to those who have power and authority and
bulsa ko.
ng bag.
as a democratic country, such manifestations
guard.
reside in us. Ignorance is the sick of a moron
and conventional medicine couldn’t find a cure
for him and his disease right now.
H
istory of the Haunted
Hapless Holiday
Aside from
Christmas and New Year,
one of the most awaited days of
most people, especially children,
is Halloween. It is a day for
scaring people and sharing ghost
stories and other supernatural
experiences. Halloween, as we
know, is an annual celebration.
Halloween Flashback
Halloween actually originates in the Catholic Church. It
comes from a contracted version of “All Hollow’s Eve”
which is celebrated the night before “All Hollow’s Day” or
“All Saints Day”.
According to historians, during the 5th century, summer
officially ends on October 31 in the Celtic Ireland. The
holiday was called Samhain, the Celtic New Year. It was
said that, on that day, the spirits of all those who have died
throughout the preceding year would come back in search
The practice of
of living bodies to possess. It was believed to
be their only hope for the afterlife. During that
time, people of Celtic Ireland believed that the
spirit in the world under intermingles with the
dressing-up like
ghost and witches
living. Naturally, the still-living did not want to be
possessed. So on the night before All Saints
advance the soul of their dead family member’s passage to
heaven.
Presently, trick-or-treating is popular to children as they
go from door to door wearing costumes. In return, they were
given candies and different kinds of goodies. This practice in
the Philippines is common to executive villages where most
of the residents are foreigners.
Jack-o-Lantern
On the other hand, Jack-o-lantern was derived from
the Irish folk tale. Its story is about a
man named Jack, who was notorious
and prankster. He tricked Satan into
climbing a tree. Afterwards, he carved
an image of a cross in the tree trunk,
trapping the devil up the tree. He made

But have you ever thought what

Day, the villagers would dress up in horrible took a more a deal with the devil that, if he would

does it actually celebrates and
its significance? Have you ever
wondered where and how did this
peculiar custom came from? Is it
some kind of a demon worship or
costumes and noisily parade around the
neighborhood. They do this in order to frighten
away the spirits.
The thrust of the practices also changed from
time to time and later became more ritualized.
The practice of dressing up
like ghost and witches took a were adopted.
ceremonial role.
never tempt him again of going to hell,
A mute’s
he would help him go down the tree.
Some of the well- According to the folk tale, after Jack
died he was denied to enter Heaven
known ways
message for
because of his evil ways. He was also
rejected in Hell because he had tricked
the devil. Instead, the devil gave him a

more ceremonial role. Some
just a harmless evidence of some of the well-known ways of celebrating
ancient pagan ritual? Halloween were adopted.
Trick-or-treat
The custom of trick-or-treating is thought to
have from the European tradition called Souling.
Every second day of November, early Christians
would walk from village to village begging for “soul
cakes”. It’s made out of pieces of
bread. The more soul cakes the
beggars receive, the more prayers
would be answered for their
the blind
single ember to light his way through
the freezing darkness. The ember was placed inside a
hollowed-out turnip to keep it glowing.
The Irish used turnips as their “Jack Lanterns” originally.
But when the immigrants came to America, they found out Blainel Llason
that pumpkins were better than turnips. So the jack-o-lantern
in America was a hollowed-out pumpkin, lit with an ember. I’ll tell you blind man:
We have embraced the custom of Jack-o-Lantern using I have eyes that can see,
hollowed-out pumpkin until today. It has served as one of But they are worthless to me;
the accessories in costume parties. I’m a silent witness to my milieu,
I yearn to murmur what I saw,
Although some cults may have adopted Halloween as I can’t;
their favorite “holiday”, the celebration itself did not grow

Within
dead relatives. At that time, it was
believed that the soul of
the dead remained in a
While you, you have
out of evil practices. Good for us we have a Halloween the power to communicate,
to celebrate and to scare each other. Look behind you, But you cannot see;
there’s a monster. Run!!! I’ll give you mine instead,

earshot
limbo for a time after death. So that, after reading this letter,
The prayers of the living could You’ll use my eyes with the
command of your words,
To speak of what’s unspoken;
deftinwolf
Sometimes, word speaks
Dumaan na ako sa shortcut, medyo sila ng taguan noon at dahil ayaw n’yang louder than action,
Vacantly staring at masukal at tago pero ito ang pinaka- magpahuli ay hindi na n’ya namalayang And if your word reaches those
the end of the tunnel mabilis na daan pauwi sa amin. Sa di napalayo s’ya at napadpad sa lugar na who can hear, let them;
Where my eyes water kalayuan, may narinig akong ungol na tila ito. Medyo napatawa ako sa kwento ng

Panyo
Their action will make your words
from the glare mula sa isang umiiyak na babae, dala ng bata at hindi ko rin napigilan na magk- even louder.
When will we be at aking pag-aalala tiningnan ko kung saan wento ng aking karanasan sa laro. Dahil
the same page? nagmumula ang ungol na iyon at hindi sa kwento kung iyon ay napangiti ko rin
Or does it really nga ako nagkamali, isang batang babae ang batang babae.
have to end this way? Lovlie V. Balorio na nakasandig sa matandang puno ng Inalok ko na ang bata na ihahatid ko
Plagued by the desired mangga. Agad ko siyang nilapitan at sa na s’ya sa kanila dahil gumagabi na, pero

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Memories of the future i ko na matandaan aking pagtataka, ako’y kanyang niyakap laking gulat ko ng sabihin n’ya na hindi
I bleed while I see you smile kung anong eksak- na animo’y nakakita ng pag-asa sa ak- s’ya pwedeng umalis doon. Iniabot n’ya
In my minda tong petsa nangyari ito ing pagdating. Sa ganoong katayuan ng sa akin ang isang panyo at sinabi n’ya na
In this hollowed out head sa ’kin pero naganap ito bata kaagad kong binigyan ng atensyon pakibigay ito sa kanyang ina. Nang kunin
Like the burning ashes limampung taon na ang ang kanyang kalungkutan at sa kabila ng ko na ang panyo ay nagpasalamat ang
Of the photographs nakakalipas. Dapit hapon lahat siya’y aking pinatahan. Matapos bata sa akin at dagdag pa sa aking gulat
of the past na yun at pauwi na ako ng nito agad kong inusisa ang dahilan kung ay bigla na lang lumamig ang hangin at
A staged smile remains bahay namin, nagbabadya bakit siya nandito sa dilim at tinitiis ang nang tuluyang magpaalam ang batang
Frozen and fake din na uulan kaya todo lamig ng gabi. babae ay naglaho na lamang ito na pa-
Like the game you played. ang pagmamadali ko para Nakita ko sa mga mata ng batang iyon rang bula. Dala ng aking takot ay halos
hindi ako maabutan ng ang nagbabadyang luha pero lakas loob lumipad na ako makaalis lang ako doon.
ulan sa labas. n’yang sinagot ang tanong ko. Naglalaro PANYO.../p5

iptongue is now on its first year. This really shows how fast time is. Amazingly, it’s like a blink of an eye.
As for our celebration, we will give way to the original dialects that we have here in the Philippines.
Some may sound funny or naughty so it’s up to the reader to comprehend. Anyway,
this will be the closing of tiptongue as the new TIPians Dictionary.
Just wait and we will unleash its new cover on our next issue.
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Joking lik ng Voice lalong lalo na sa pitak na ito. Muli, salama-
WAR NING: ters.)
By Blainel Llason
salsal [sal-sal], v. don’t get wrong with this word, it only
langgam [lang-gam], n. in Filipino, a langgam is an ant but means to gargle or wash your mouth. It’s another word
ala eh [a-la eh], n. expression of Batangueños included in it’s a bird for the Illongos so please don’t get confused from Pampanga. (Mga lintik na bata ito, magsalsal nga
almost all of their conversations specifically at the start (Ang gaganda naman ng mga langgam na nagliliparan at muna kayo pagkatapos kumain.)
and end of the talking (Ala eh, ang sarap naman nitong umaawit ng tweet-tweet-tweet.) sira [si-ra], n. is a term for fish in Bicol (Mga suke, bili na
gata, eh. Kaso yung kanin malata, eh.) mahalayahay [ma-ha-la-ya-hay], adj. a dialect from Samar kayo ng sira. Sira kayo dyan.)
bai [bay], n. is a friendly call of the Cebuanos to their com- referring to s fresh and breezy place that gives a refreshing tampalpuke [tam-pal-pu-ke], n, a variety of fish in the
rades or to anyone they meet in the street. (Bili na kayo feeling. (Ay, grabe ang exam, nakaka-ubos ng lakas. Punta near ocean of Mindoro (Pedro: P’re, anong ulam n’yo?
mango bai, gitara bai, donut bai.) nga muna ako sa teletubbies dahil mahalayahay doon.) Juan: Tampalpuke pare, nahuli ni itang. Pedro: Wow,
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bavi [ba-vi], n. it’s a pig of the Ivatans. They usually
pronounce such words with a “v” sound instead of “b”.
(Pasensya na, ha, kasi hindi ako kumakain ng bavi, eh. No
comment na lang, hehe.)
bulbul [bul-bul], n. hair in Kapampangan (Uy ang ganda.
Ay! ‘di pala; may dandruff ang bulbul n’ya.)
burat [bu-rat], adj. a Bicolano term referring to drunk peo-
ple who does nothing but give headaches to their family.
It’s also a term from the Bicolanos (Paalala: Dae pwedeng
magmaneho ang burat na taow.—Bawal magmaneho ang
lasing na tao.)
kabatiti [ka-ba-ti-ti], n. Ilocano word for patola, that’s all.
(Naimas ti kabatiti no mala-okan ti sotanghon.—Masarap
ang patola kapag may kasamang sotanghon.)
nagbayag [nag-ba-yag], adj. a Ilocano term for sluggish and
slow persons in doing their chore or other stuff you need to
accomplish as soon as possible in the expectation of other
people. (Nagbayag kan aya. Mabigat ba ‘yang dala mo at
pinaghintay mo ako ng ganito katagal?)
otong [o-tong], n. string beans of the Ilonggos which is very
healthy for you to eat. It contains carbohydrates for your
body’s needs (Manang, ang lalaki naman ng otong mo.
Baka pwedeng makahingi kahit konti?)
palangga [pa-lang-ga], n. a sweet term of endearment of
partners in Bacolod. (Palangga, halika na matulog na tayo
at malayo pa ang ating ibibiyahe. Alam mo na ‘yun na ‘yun.)
salamaters [sa-la-ma-ters], n. familiar isn’t it? From the
word itself, it means thank you very much somewhere in
pangalan pa lang yummy na.)
tete [te-te], n. a Kapampangan term for a bridge that con-
nects two roads over a cliff or river. (Isa pang tribya para
sa’yo: Ano sa kapampangan ang “nasalo ko ang bola
sa ilalim ng tulay”; sagot: Nasapo ko bola ken lalim ken
tete.)
uragon [u-ra-gon], adj. Bicolanos are known to be hard-
working, industrious and good in their job. They are the
uragons. (Uragon ka man gud, kaso tanga-tanga lang.)
warak [wa-rak], adj. from the Boholanos’ dialect meaning
ugly (Tingnan mo p’re, pano kaya nagustuhan ni kompa-
dre ‘yung babaeng ‘yun, eh, grabe ang warak ng mukha.)