Volume LXV No.

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The Official Student Publication of the Technological University of the Philippines - Manila

TUP
“ANG ATING PAMANTASAN
ay mananatili upang maging
legacy ng technological
Reaches108thYear
of Living Legacy by Sharon B. Duticalan

education.” Thus said Dr. Olympio

V. Caparas, 6th University President,
as he formally opened the 108th
founding anniversary celebration
of Technological University of the
Philippines bearing the theme “TUP
@ 108: A Legacy in Technological
Excellence”, December 4-5.
Rev. Fr. Greg Bañaga, Adamson
University President, led the
thanksgiving mass and blessed Dr.
Caparas being the newly appointed
TUP president.
It was followed by the parade of
delegates from TUP-M succeeded by
the entrance of flags from each college A depiction of TUP’s 108 years in colorful living legacy
and accredited organizations.
Cheerful with their nature-inspired costume, the Automotive Engineering Technology (AET) students trained by Mr.
Alberto del Rosario presented an Ati-atihan dance number. (continuation on page 3)

COE Keeps Mr. and Ms. TUP Crown

What’s Inside? FOR TWO consecutive years, College of Engineering (COE)
reigned as Mr. and Ms. TUP Foundation 2009 during the
coronation night held at the TUP covered court, December 4.

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Built in CAFA of
Daryl

Science
“Dada”
Joanna Jorelle De Leon,
in
Tibar and
Bachelor
Electronics
“Meron akong determination kaya
ako nanalo, year ko talaga ngayon,”
quipped De Leon.
Engineering  (BSEcE)  students, On the other hand, crowd’s

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Research Design
regained the title after winning special
awards.
     Tibar bagged five minor awards
favorite Christian Custodio of College
Industrial Technology (CIT) and Karen
Constantino of College of Science
Competition including Best in Talent, Best in (COS) were crowned as 1st runners-
Filipiñana Wear, Best in Sports Wear, up. Custodio won Best in Formal

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Mr. Photogenic and Mr. Popularity.
SIKAT hits TUP’s “Hanggang ngayon, hindi pa rin
Road ako makapaniwala, suntok sa buwan
ang pagkapanalo ko,” Tibar said.
Likewise, De Leon captured the
Ms. Photogenic, Best in Formal Wear
and the Ms. Ellips award.
Wear, Best in Creative Wear, Best in
Swim Wear, Best in Casual Wear and
Best in College Uniform awards while
Constantino was awarded Best in
Casual Wear, Best in College Uniform
and Best in Sports Wear.
(continuation on page 4)
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OSA, USG and ACSO joined hands to end Estudyante Nyt ‘09 a success
Manila Campus Rocks Estudyante Nyt ‘09
IT’S TIME to break the silence.
In its 108th founding anniversary,
TUPians rocked the stage in the most
anticipated Estudyante Night Double-
up ‘09 at the TUP covered court,
December 3.
With its own version of Double-
up, the event was divided into two
parts: the Fashion Show and the Disco
Special.
Lyndon Bryan de Vera and
Shelomith Grace Tubaon served as the
masters of the ceremony. The event
started with a doxology presentation
of Lakas Angkan Youth Fellowship
(LAYF), Seeds of the Nation (SEEDS),
Achievers in Mission (AIMS) and
Kristiyanong Kabataan para sa Bayan
(KKB) with the concept of man’s
confession to God.
Moreover, Prof. Janice Lagrimas,
Adviser of Accredited Clubs and
Students Organization (ACSO),
rendered her brief opening remarks
followed by Dr. Crisanta Parro’s,
Director of Office of the Student Affairs
(OSA), inspirational talk.
Meanwhile, both Philippine
Artisan’s (PA) Editor-in-Chief Benjunar
Barcoma and University Student
Government (USG) President Arden
Joffer Lo delivered their welcome
addresses.
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USG, ACSO and PA combined their
forces as they performed in a single
production number.
Afterwards, the TUP-Artists
Society (TUPAS) awakened the night
with their comical skit succeeded by a
dance performance of the Progressive
Partners for Gender and Advancement
and Development Association
(Propaganda).
With the participation of 19 ACSO,
the representative of Organization
of Electronics and Communications
Engineering Students (OECES),
Jessica Pascua, was proclaimed Ms.
Popularity receiving PhP 3,000 cash
prize and PhP 1,000 worth of gift
certificate from Mr. Softy.
The judges of the said contest
include: Prof. Rose Marie Cruz, Faculty-
in-charge in Scholarships and Foreign
Students; Dr. Crisanta Parro and Prof.
Janice Lagrimas.
In addition, ACSO Representative
Joey Natividad headed the stage set-
up of the event supported by USG and
OSA.
Furthermore, the night dropped
onto the ground as TUPians enjoyed
the Disco Special that ended at 11:00
pm. PA (J. A. Papa)
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CLA sways
opponents away
the spotlight
Dancing without expectation,
just pure passion.
College of Liberal Arts (CLA)
dance troupe outshone five other
participating colleges in the
recently concluded Dance Hip Hop
contest as part of the celebration
of the Technological University of
the Philippines- Manila (TUP-M)
108th founding anniversary last
December 4.
Representatives of CLA dance
troupe taking up BS Entrepreneurial
Management namely: Rommel
Maravilla, Wilfredo Magalong Jr.,
Roy Maralit, Lovelylyn Adriano,
Jamie Rose Surrel, Kimberly Joyce
Sarreal, Hanna Mae Lamis, Mae
Alesther Lasac and Cressy Ann
Marie Mercado with their Coach
Dr. Fely Dacer, CLA faculty, with an
average score of 93.1% were hailed
champions receiving PhP 3,000.
On the other hand, College of
Industrial Education (CIE) dance
troupe with their Coach Maria Divah
Tupaz, CIE faculty, with an average
score of 84.3% settled as 1st runner-
up receiving PhP 2,000. While the
College of Industrial Technology
(CIT) dance troupe having an
average score of 83.3% landed as
2nd runner-up and received PhP
1,000. Other participating groups
received PhP 500 consolation prize.
Selected judges were: Francisco
Espanilla II, TUP-Taguig Dance
choreographer; Alexander Gabriel
F. Sibal, former TUP-M student; and
Francisco M. Velas, Director of TUP-M
Kalinangan dance troupe. Criteria
for judging the participants were
based on their choreography, 40
percent; performance, 40 percent;
and over-all look performance, 20
percent.
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settled as 2nd and 3rd placers,
respectively.
Moreover, College of Engineering
(COE) representatives Eduardo
Esperida Jr. with Marijoy Catherine
Cornejo won champions in the vocal
duet category with their winning piece
Andrea Bocelli’s The Prayer. Moreover,
Emmanuel Francisco and Rio Amor
Tura of College of Science (COS)
Esperida and Cornejo showcase dominance
after catering singing prowess finished as 2nd placers while Deseree
Joy Lingal and Cyrel Anne Soriano of
CIT settled as 3rd placers.
Singing Contest Although some technical
Graces Foundry Day problems were encountered during
the contest, the participants remained
SHOWCASING POWERFUL composed and eager to perform their
vocal talents, six colleges of pieces. The hall was filled with loud
Technological University of the cheers and applause as the winners
Philippines-Manila (TUP-M) were announced. All winners received
battled in the singing contest medals and cash prizes.
held at the Integrated Research Judges composed of Mr.
and Training Center (IRTC) Christopher Ryan E. Salak, Mr. Michael
conference hall, December 4. Louie B. Renacido and Mrs. Laveelyn
A. Bumarlong found it hard to name
The said competition, divided into the winners. “Generally, they were all
two categories: the vocal solo and the very good and the chosen songs were
vocal duet category was one of the appropriate to their voices,” said Mrs.
highlights of the TUP 108th foundation Bumarlong.
anniversary celebration. The criteria for judging in the vocal
Crowd’s favorite Lorelie Emanuel solo category were Voice or Tonal
of College of Industrial Education (CIE) Quality, 40 percent; Musicianship which
stood proud and victorious as she includes dynamics, interpretation,
was declared the winner in the vocal melody and rhythm, 30; Diction, 10;
solo category with her own rendition Stability or Difficulty of the Piece, 10
of Charice Pempengco’s Always You. and Stage Presence, 10. The criteria
While Mark Anthony Abutan of College for judging in the vocal duet category
of Industrial Technology (CIT) and were Tone Quality, 30 percent;
Joanne Clarisse Bolaños of College Blending, 30; Interpretation, 30;
of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA) and Deportment, 10. PA (M.M. dela
Cruz)
TUP Reaches 108th... from Page 1
Meanwhile, the Kalinangan Dance Troupe warmly welcomed Pres.
Caparas through a presentation entitled Alay, Isang Sayaw ng Pagbati.
Afterwards, Jones Lesther Ogayon (BSME-1B) headed the lighting of
torch succeeded by the oath taking of the university athletes led by Prof.
Cresenciano L. Laza, Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF).
Moreover, the AET students performed again followed by the TUP-M Gray
Hawks Pep Squad’s energetic cheer dance number.
Highlights of the celebration include Estudyante Nyt, Academic, Sports,
Literary, Singing and Dancing Competitions, Techno Challenge, Mr. and
Miss TUP Foundation 2009, Alumni Homecoming, Civil Service Awards,
ADALFA Night, Art Exhibit and Inauguration of the newly constructed CAFA
Amphitheater.
“This is the first time we celebrate our founding anniversary for only two
days. We used to celebrate it for one week. Anyways, this is for the sake of
the students as well as the professors,” quipped Dr. Marcelo B. Apar, overall
chairman of the event.
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CIE dominates
Literary Contest
The College of Industrial
Education (CIE) proved
their supremacy after
winning both Oratorical and
Declamation categories of the
recently conducted Literary
Contest held at the Integrated
Research and Training Center
(IRTC) Conference Hall.
With her winning piece “A Border
Less World,” CIE Representative Rea
Climaco was crowned as the 1st placer
in Oratorical Contest garnering a score
of 88.67 percent. “I didn’t expect to
win because it is my first time to join
this kind of contest,” Climaco said.
Setting to the 2nd place was
Nelson B. Gullen from the College of
Liberal Arts (CLA) with the score of 84
percent. On the other hand, Emmanuel
Celestino of College of Science (COS)
obtained 81.33 percent making him
the 3rd placer.
Another CIE Representative,
Rafael Balderosa, made his way to the
top of Declamation Speech Contest
with the score of 91.67 percent. ”I
didn’t expect to win because it’s just a
two week preparation,” Mr. Balderosa
said.
Moreover, CLA Representative
Arch John Geronimo settled at 2nd place
with 87.37 percent while Danielle B.
Bayani of College of Architecture and
Fine Arts (CAFA) totaled 53.33 percent
making her the 3rd placer.
The criteria for judging include
Organization, Delivery, Personality,
and Audience Impact with 30, 30, 30,
and 10 percentages respectively. The
panel of judges in oratorical speech
was composed of Dr. Mila J. Arias,
PNU Dean; Prof. Danny E. Escando,
Chairman of the Foreign Language
Department in Adamson University;
and Prof. Jane Budilat, APC Professor.
Likewise, the board of judges
in Declamation was composed of Paul
Joseph C. Belisario, 4th year Bachelor
of Arts in Journalism student at the
University of the Philippines-Diliman;
Dr. Erma A. Lahoz, Filipino Department
Head in Adamson University; and
Prof. Patrocinio V. Villafuerte, Filipino
Department Head in PNU. PA (G.G.
Ganit)
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CLA Prevails in Techno Challenge

The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) raced first to the
finish line in the Techno Challenge held at the vicinity
of the University last December 4 in conjunction to
the celebration of the 108th founding anniversary of
the Technological University of the Philippines-Manila.
The representatives of CLA, composed of Charmaine Louise D. Rivera,
Basilio D. Espiritu and Emil F. Ganitnit, grabbed the gold medals receiving Php
3,000.
Finishing as second placers were the College of Science (COS) representatives
namely: Mark Andran Bumagat, Jona Thea Faye E. Evangelista and John Miko
V. Monzon, pocketing silver medals and Php 2,000.
Third placer was the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) composed of
Rhobertz Mhike M. Tolentino, Ambrose Ray O. Tan and Annie R. Santiago,
taking home bronze medals and Php 1,000.
On the other hand, the College of Engineering (COE) was not able to join
the said event because of not having their representatives.
Participants pour all-out desire in winning
The said competition was composed of seven stations requiring physical Techno Challenge
strength, wit, dexterity and technical skills. PA (C.J. Chua)

CAFA Exhibits Artworks owner of Joel Mendez Medical Group

and President of Big and Small Art
IN LINE with the Art Exhibit 2009 displayed in the newly Gallery.
constructed College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA) Primary objectives of this event
Amphitheater last December 4, TUPians proved that they really were to expose and enhance students
have the minds to create astounding masterpieces. and their talents in painting, to
persuade students in creating better
The said event brought together “Painting is something that will ideas in making marvelous outputs,
various artworks of CAFA students last a lifetime. I feel better about and to carry the name of the school as
including a sculpture and nearly 30 myself after finishing a painting, plus an institution of quality education with
paintings and logos documenting the fact that it can be a source of extra highly competitive students.
thoughts and perceptions. Being income,” said one of the artists whose The exhibit reminded how
displayed from 10 am to 5 pm, work was displayed in the exhibit. satisfying the combination of hardship,
the artworks were sold at different The guests of honor of the exhibit thirst for making outworks and
prizes ranging from Php 1,500 to Php include Mrs. Imelda Uy, Director of magnificent talent could be. PA (C.S.
12,000. Moldex Reality, and Dr. Joel Mendez, Rosales)
COE Keeps... from Page 1
Meanwhile, Jerome Bocaling of College of Liberal Arts (CLA) emerged as
Mr. Congeniality and Reisyl Marie Mateo of CIT grabbed Best in Filipiñana and
Creative Wear making them 2nd runners-up.
     Moreover, Charvel Rouen Paredes of College of Architecture and Fine Arts
(CAFA) grabbed Best in Swim Wear and Ms. Congeniality while Maria Larae
Manalo of CLA got Best in Talent and Ms. Popularity Awards
     Other contestants who joined the pageant include College of Industrial
Education (CIE), CAFA and COS representatives. 
     Candidates were judged based on the Coronation Night, Pre-Pageant and
Ticket Votes with 50, 40 and 10 percentages respectively.
The coronation night criteria was composed of categories including
Creative Wear, 20 percent; Sports Wear, 15; Swim Wear, 15; Filipiñana
Wear, 20 and Question & Answer portion, 30. While the pre-pageant night
held last December 3 comprised of College Uniform, 15 ; Casual Wear, 15;
Tibar and De Leon showcase TUPian beauty Formal Wear, 20; Casual Interview, 20 and the Talent portion, 30. PA (B.A.
in Mr. & Ms. TUP Foundation 2009 Fabregas and M.G. Reyes)
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Amphitheater Manila Campus
Built in CAFA holds Alumni
Homecoming
The Newly built amphitheater
on the College of Architecture Technological University of the
and Fine Arts (CAFA) was Philippines-Manila successfully
inaugurated as part of the
celebration of the Technological celebrated the 2009 Alumni
University of the Philippines- Ribbon-cutting. This symbolizes greater Homecoming at the IRTC
Manila’s 108th founding opportunities for CAFA building last December 5.
anniversary, December 4.
This year’s theme was “All Grown
The ribbon-cutting of the CAFA amphitheater was spearheaded by Arch. UP Pero Isip High School Pa Rin
Roberto D. Panganoron, Dean of CAFA, accompanied by the guests of honor (Hep Hep Diyan Si Mam At Sir).”
namely: Mrs. Imelda Uy, Dr. Joel Mendez and Ms. Donna Belle, owners of art Batch 1984, celebrating their silver
gallery and art collectors. anniversary, hosted this year’s Alumni
The said project intended to support the instructional capability Homecoming.
of the faculty particularly in addressing the needs of facilities and attaining Alumni, together with their kids,
quality education through providing venue for art exhibits, outdoor activities displayed their skills to win prizes
and leisure area for TUP students. in parlor games prepared by the
As part of the inauguration program, CAFA students showcased their officers of PSAT-PCAT-TUP High
artworks and masterpieces in the open house exhibit. School Association (PPTHSAA). This
Moreover, Dr. Mendez challenged CAFA students to strive further in enhancing was followed by the awarding of the
their innate abilities. “Kailangan lang ulit-uliting gumawa upang ma-develop outstanding alumni from the high
ang kakayahan because mayroong patutunguhang maganda ang mga CAFA school group: Mr. Rene Dela Cruz,
students na ito sa Larangan ng Sining at Biswal.” PA (S.R. Mirasol) batch 1981 and Mr. Jonathan San
Miguel, batch 1977.
COE Bags Gold at MaPhyChem Quiz
(continuation on
page 8)

In the celebration of TUP’s 108th year of foundation, the
MaPhyChem Quiz was successfully held at the Integrated
Research and Training Center Conference Hall last December 4.
Among five participating colleges,
the College of Engineering (COE)
emerged as the champion. Garnering
an average score of 160 points, Mesa
B. Romak, BSECE-3A; Timothy M.
Amado, BSECE-3B; and Aaron Paolo
D. Heredia, BSECE-3A, made it to the
top receiving gold trophy.
Following the champions, the
College of Science (COS) team
composed of Cherry B. Collado, BSC-
CS-2A; Aristotle B. Lacdao, BSC-CS-
2A; and Virgilio R. Ebajo Jr., BASLT-
2A, garnered an average score of 105
points, bagging silver medal.
Meanwhile, the College of Industrial
Technology (CIT) team with members:
Rolien V. Mendoza, MET-3B; Nero G.
Sorra, ECET-3A; and Earl Matthew C.
Castillo, COET-3A, accumulated 95
points taking the bronze medal.
“Kinakabahan din kami sa aming
mga kalaban, ang gagaling din nila
pero inaasahan din naming tatlo
ang pagkapanalo dahil sa aming
determinasyon at paniniwalang
mananalo kami,” said Amado.
CLA Sways... from Page 2
Each group should have at least
ten maximum members and should
have prepared a dance routine not
The competition started with an longer than seven minutes.
invocation headed by Prof. Marilyn M.
Due to heavy assignments,
Ignacio, Dean of COS, succeeded by
the inspirational message of Dr. Viola scheduling rehearsals to polish the
T. Delos Reyes, Vice President for dance routine was tough for the CLA
Academic Affairs. dance troupe. But because of their
“Our lives are dependent in friends and loved ones’ support, they
Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. gained strength and motivation to
Math is an ingredient, Physics regulates do their best and became flexible.
our motion and Chemistry, about life “Thankful ako sa lahat ng
itself, is using five senses,” quipped sumuporta samin. We didn’t expect
Dr. Delos Reyes. She reminded all the
anything but we gave our best,” said
participants that winners never quit
and losers never win. Maravilla, CLA dance troupe leader.
Before the brain battle began, PA (T.C.M. Diaz)
Dr. Dario L. Logmao, Head of the
Physics Department, introduced the
participants of all the colleges. The
judges were composed of Prof. Norma
S. Carbonel, Physics Judge; Prof.
Amelia V. Delima, Chemistry Judge;
Joel M. Almarinez, Mathematics
Judge.
Furthermore, Prof. Fidela Q. Aranes,
Head of Chemistry Department, ended
the competition with her closing COE representatives highlight Eng’g students’
remarks. PA (M.J. Venegas) wit in the MaPhyChem Quiz
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Keep your eyes open...

and see the difference......

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EE TOPS 4th
Research Design
Contest
The Electrical Engineering
Research Team savors victory
in the 4th Institute of Electrical
Engineering Research Design
Contest held at the SMX
Convention, Mall of Asia last
November 4-7, 2009.
With the research paper titled
“Portable Microcontroller Based USB to
USB Data Controller”, the Engineering
research team outshone five schools
from Luzon and Visayas. The device
was designed to transfer partial or an
entire data from a USB without the aid
of the computer.
The research team includes John
Carlo S. Almazora, Jonalyn V. Go,
Gersam I. Dequito, Mark Christian P.
Marollano and Al Jano C. Tan trained
by Engr. Simplicio Cortez, Head of
Electrical Engineering Department.
Moreover, Mapua Institute of
Technology and Tarlac State University
finished 2nd and 3rd placers,
respectively. PA (C.J.Ambong)
Prexy shares 55th year with TUP
“A change within us, to share ownership and
po ang tanging wish ko this Christmas.”
Dr. Olympio V. Caparas, president
of the Technological University of the
Philippines (TUP), celebrated his 55th
birthday last December 17.
A thanksgiving mass started the
birthday of Dr. Caparas held at the
TUP-M covered court. After which, a
feeding program was initiated with
the theme of community immersion:
“Literacy through gift giving and
feeding program for street children
nearby the TUP community” headed
by the TUP University National Service
Training Program (NSTP) and Literacy
Training Service (LTS) students and
Dr. Florida Labuguen, NSTP Director, in
coordination with Chairman Leonardo
Lete, Zone Chairman.
In line with his birthday celebration,
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Architecture Week Launches SPECS ‘09
AFTER BEING recognized as Level 1 accredited school for
Architecture, the College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA)
marked another milestone as they celebrated the Architecture
Week held at the CAFA building and TUP covered court, December
7-10.
With the theme “Arkitekturang
Lokal Yamang Pamana ng Bayan,”
the event aimed to inform and update
those in the field of construction
and architecture and expose their
professions as future designers,
engineers and architects.
In line with this, the United
Architects of the Philippines Students
Auxiliary (UAPSA) and the Association
of Student Architects of the Philippines
Inc. (AsaPhil) conducted an exposition
These models displayed show quality
TUP artistry
responsibility in this
TUP employees conducted a Christmas
party at the covered court. The said
event was divided in two parts.
The first part was the capability
enhancement program for the TUP
employees. The second part was the
cultural presentations and socials.
The college/unit cultural presentation
served as the highlight of the event.
The six Colleges, Administration,
and the Integrated Research and
Training Center (IRTC) participated
in the cultural presentation where Dr.
Caparas was one of the judges. College
of Liberal Arts (CLA) was hailed the
winner receiving cash prize from Dr.
Caparas.
To formally close the event, Dr.
Caparas gave an inspirational talk. He
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entitled “SPECS 1st Annual
Construction Expo ‘09” showcasing
architectural plans, finishes and
materials.
On the other hand, the said event
included a 2-day seminar about
vernacular and landscape architecture
prepared by the TUP-Architecture
faculty and guest speakers namely:
Arch. Leandro Cayco, Arch. Renato
Heray, Arch. Jenny Nacion and Arch.
Reynaldo Rabe.
The said program included mind-
refreshing activities such as design
and rendering competitions, arki-
feud, arki-henyo, ball games and
team-building highlighting the skills
and talents of Architecture students.
Furthermore, the most awaited
part of the event was the ArkiNyt
featuring Architecture students’
band presentations and dance
performances. PA (J.A. Papa)
university, yun
shared his hardships and perseverance
before being the President of TUP.
“Ako’y naniniwala na sa sama-
samang pagtutulong, na muling
makikilala ang ating unibersidad,
hindi lamang sa Technical Education
course, kundi maging sa Science and
Technology course,” said Dr. Caparas,
sharing his vision and mission for the
university. PA (T.C.M. Diaz)
Manila Campus... from Page 5
“Masaya kasi nakita ko ulit sila
at nagkaroon din ng tribute sa
mga dating teachers nila,” Prof.
Elvira Galang, current adviser of
PPTHSAA, remarked.
Moreover, refreshments were
served and raffle prizes were given
away at the end of the program.
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TUP students take closer look and examine DLSU’s pride, SIKAT.
SIKAT hits TUP’s road
PHILIPPINES MIGHT get far
on this one.
Being part of its nationwide tour
in all universities, the Philippine Solar
Car Challenge Society, Inc. (PSCS)
launched SIKAT, the second solar-
powered car of the country, held at
the Technological University of the
Philippines-Manila (TUP-M) covered
court and Integrated Research and
Training Center (IRTC) Conference
Hall, January 13.
Selected students and professors
from De La Salle University’s (DLSU)
Mechanical and Electronics Engineering
Department designed and created the
car, which they named SIKAT.
SIKAT is an improved version of
SINAG, the first solar-powered car of
the Philippines, launched last January
27, 2007.
Moreover, DLSU’s technical team
including Professor Jack Catalan, Mike
Rili, Jomar Ablola, Carl Mamawal and
Danver Panganiban discussed the
uses, functions and composition of
SIKAT among TUP-M BS Mechanical
Engineering students.
The team discussed how they tried
to improve the SINAG by creating an
offshoot which is lighter and smaller
that enables the car to run faster.
SIKAT, which took half a year
to be finished, stands 1.1 meter, only
one third of SINAG’s height. Creators
applied “aerodynamics of airplane
principle” that uses less air resistance,
resulting to the car’s higher speed.
SIKAT works by generating
a peak power of 3.3 watts of stored
solar energy on its surface. The solar
car is priced around Php 5 Million.
According to the DLSU team, the
savings that an individual gets from
the highly priced diesels and gasolines
could accumulate one through time.
SIKAT doesn’t emit smoke
because it uses solar energy as an
alternative to diesel and gasoline;
hence, it helps us lessen the problems
affecting climate change and global
warming.
In addition, the said event
was sponsored by the Sunpower
Corporation, Ford Philippines, Pilipinas
Shell and Motolite.
Furthermore, the second part of
the event was the singing contest were
Peter Gary Timpoc was proclaimed
the winner receiving 50% scholarship
and a free training from Center for
Pop Music Philippines, judged by the
DLSU’s Technical team. PA (T.C.M.
Diaz and J.A Papa)
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Cleaner TUP
Implemented
JANUARY 22 — the Office
of Student Affairs (OSA)
conducted a ‘TUP Clean-
Up Day’ in coordination
with the University Student
Government (USG) and the
Accredited Clubs and Student
Organization (ACSO) through
Office Order No. 35 s. 2010.
The said Office Order was signed
by then Officer-in-Charge Dr. Julian
O. Marquez on January 18 after OSA’s
request of holding the event.
All college club and organizations
as well as the non-college based,
religious and new clubs participated in
the said event by cleaning their own
assigned areas inside the university.
The purpose of the named activity
is to maintain cleanliness inside the
school premises and give TUPians
awareness on clean environment.
“Itaas ang awareness ng mga
students na medyo marumi na ang
ating university. Sana matutunan
nilang magmalasakit sa school,” said
Ms. Janice Lagrimas, OSA faculty-in-
charge.
Lagrimas believes that cleanliness
must start within us and everybody
should do his share in order to have a
better TUP community.
“Hindi dami ng janitors. Hindi rin
dami ng nagwawalis ang sagot sa
kalinisan ng school kundi, disiplina
sa sarili ng bawat isa sa atin,” she
added.
The faculty, students and
administrative employees were
enjoined to participate by cleaning
their own rooms and offices.
The last TUP Clean-Up Day was
held in the year 2004 which is said to
be an active day for all TUPians. PA
(S.B. Ditucalan)
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December 2009 - March 2010

Job Fair ’10 Guides Fresh TUP Grads

With the help of Career Guidance and Testing Center, Office of the Student Affairs (OSA), University Student Government
(USG) and Junior Peer Councilors Club (JPCC), the Technological University of the Philippines-Manila (TUP-M) held a Job
Fair 2010 last March 9-10.
On the first day of the event, a sympo- Alfred John P. Caranay, Head External and ing and Proper Behavior discussed by Toni
sium was held at the Integrated Research Client Affairs, Octagon Learning Develop- Rose Garcia of Alternative Network Re-
and Training Center (IRTC) Auditorium. ment. sources Unlimited (ANR Unlimited) and
The morning session started with an Power Dressing and Grooming was Frequently Asked Questions During an In-
opening prayer lead by John Rey C. Pagli- tackled by Lulette Q. Millado, President terview by Jaime D. Nuevas, Recruitment
nawan, JPCC officer followed by the sing- of Asia Premier One Source Inc., followed Officer of ePerformax Contact Center.
ing of the National Anthem headed by De- by an open forum headed by Rhoselyn M. The first day of the event was formally
nise Rose Q. Abad, JPCC member. Phoebe Ohoy, JPCC President. closed by Dr. Crisanta M. Parro, OSA Di-
Jhean Marquez, USG Officer, served as the A Pre-Employment Session Seminar rector with her closing remarks.
emcee and introduced the guest lecturers discussed by Victoria M. Paragas, Philip- On the other hand, Job fair registra-
for the event. pine Overseas Employment Administration tion headed by number of companies was
The forum focused on Interview and the (POEA) was held during the afternoon ses- conducted on the second day. PA (T.C.M.
BPO Indusatry as a Whole, discussed by sion followed by seminars on Image Build- Diaz)

Estoria Topnotches ME Licensure Exam Dominguez Takes Over

A former team captain of the ME Quiz team has made history by becoming Comselec Chairmanship
the first TUPian to topnotch the Mechanical Engineering Licensure Exam.
Commision on Student Election (Comse-
Engr. Radino Encaya Estoria with sobrang blessed ko lang that day,” lec) opened the nomination for the board
89.35 percent rating got the top spot humbly he said being the topnotcher. positions on the third week of January
in the October 2009 ME Board Exam. “Gusto ko ring pasalamatan yung with advisers Prof. Mona Purganan and
Technological University of the mga board mates ko na kasama ko sa Prof. Corales Patricio, both from Eng-
Philippines-Manila (TUP-M) gathered pagrereview, mga prof ko sa school na lish Department.
37 passers out of 55 with 67 percent naging prof ko rin sa review center, Jovhen Juneil Bolano won the Chairman
passing rate. sina Sir Basaen, Sir Ca-ay, Sir Jeffrey position but soon resigned due to grade
Estoria said that the examination was Santos, at syempre si Sir Fortaleza. requirements. Albee Dominguez, Vice
really tough. But since he was aiming Salamat sa kanilang lahat kasi hindi Chairman assumed the vacant position as
for the best, he really prepared for it ko kaya kung wala sila,” mentioned by officer-in-charge (OIC), together with Rob-
and just after graduation he already Estoria to the people who contributed ert Mamis, Screening Committee head to
reviewed for the exam. to his success. be the OIC Vice Chairman. Fatima Louie
“Syempre nagdagdag ng effort Patches was elected Secretary, followed by
With a national passing rate of 66
sa pag-aaral then mas dumalas ang percent, the Professional Regulation committee heads: Arnold Sistina for Pub-
licity, Mae-Ann Dimasayao, Finance, and
pagtawag ko sa taas kasi alam ko hindi Commision announced that 1,404
Christian Jhae Enriquez, Canvassing.
ko kaya mag-isa, kailangan ko talaga out of 2,322 examinees passed the
“Una, hindi siya aware na kailangan
ng tulong niya,” he said. Mechanical Engineering Licensure maganda yung grades, gusto lang niya
“Syempre sobrang saya! Ang laking Examination given by the Board of talaga mag-volunteer kaya hindi niya in-
blessing na binigay ni God eh. Kung Mechanical Engineering in Manila and eexpect na maging chairman siya,” said
tutuusin may iba pang mas deserve Cebu, October 7-8. Dominguez reffering to Bolano’s unex-
yung topnotch, kaya sobrang thankful The oath-taking of passers was held at pected resignation of his postion.
ako, saka hindi ko naman feeling na Fiesta Pavilion, Manila Hotel, Manila, Moreover, Comselec listed 120 volun-
mas angat ako sa iba eh, kasi mahirap November 13. PA (A.A. Dadag) teers, with only 63 active members who
i-evaluate yung five years na pinag- assisted in the activities of the board from
aralan sa isang exam lang. Kaya siguro February to March 6. PA (M.L. Eduarte)

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 Volume LXV No.3
December 2009 - March 2010 OPINION 11
New Leaders to Take USG Posts
New set of University Student
Government officers will be holding
positions for the School Year 2010-2011
after winning the TUP-USG Election
2010 last March 5.
Eighteen out of 20 candidates from the
Pagkakaisang Uunlad tungo sa Serbisyong
progresibO (PUSO) Party won majority of
the positions against its rival Alternative
Student Alliance for Progress (ASAP)
Party. These include PUSO standard bearer
Joey Natividad, President, with 2005 votes;
Phoebe Jhean Marquez, Vice President,
with 1748 and six senators namely Clarisa
San Diego, 1918 votes; Carmelita Esclanda,
1913; Evander James Aguinaldo, 1770;
Deanne Darlene Viñas, 1750; John Miko
Monzon, 1664 and Jessica Eunice Cruz,
1594.
Moreover, 10 out of its 12 college
councils also won namely CAFA Governor
Jennyby Abanto, 198 votes; CAFA Vice
Governor Rochelle Cruz, 191; CIE
Governor Jessica Frances Bijasa, 283; CIT
Vice Governor March Ann Venus, 532;
CLA Governor Alcariza Peregrino, 121;
CLA Vice Governor Maria Elisabeth Borbe,
140; COE Governor Josiah May Flores,
401; COE Vice Governor Rolando Miguel
Jr., 371; COS Governor Julius Emmanuel
Datul, 288 and COS Vice Governor Janine
Rivera, 287.
Two candidates from ASAP made
their way to USG posts namely Jovelyn
Marasigan, CIT Governor with 488 votes
and Jonalyn Ubaldo, CIE Vice Governor,
272. They will be taking their terms by
April this year until March 2011.
“Enrolment system, revision and
amendment of TUP Election Code and
grade consultation day para makita ang Standard bearears Natividad of PUSO Party (top) and Colangoy of ASAP Party (bottom) try to win
pagiging fair ng academic standing ng the hearts of TUPians in the Meeting de Avance, March 3.
estudyante,” quipped Natividad after asked
about future projects that his administration
will be implementing. Meanwhile, there were only 2900 used Robert Mamis, OIC Vice Chairman/
The election started at 10 AM up to 7:30 and five spoiled ballots in the 11 precincts Screening Head; Fatima Louie Patches,
PM and the canvassing of votes started of the six TUP colleges. Secretary; Arnold Sistina, Publicity Head;
Friday, 10:30 PM and ended Saturday, This year’s election was facilitated by Mae-Ann Dimasayao, Finance Head and
5:30 PM. The official election result was Commission on Student Election board Christian Jhae Enriquez, Canvassing Head..
released on March 6 at 6:14 PM. namely Albee Dominguez, OIC Chairman; PA (B.A. Fabregas)

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12 OPINION Volume LXV No.3
December 2009 - March 2010

EDITORIAL
How Far Can We Still Go?

As Technological University of the

Philippines’ new president, Dr. Olympio V.
Caparas’ capacity in quality management
is the target of everybody’s observation.
Obviously, we just have to wait and see
what a claimed pro-student and strict
administrator can do for the university
before our verdict must be told.
For 108 years of its living legacy, our
university proved its excellence in providing
quality education and producing front liners in
board examinations. This has something to do
with how well TUP was managed before.
This, for sure, will be a challenge to our
new president. The expectation of maintaining
and, more importantly, improving the status
of TUP as an avenue of good governance is a
heavy load to carry. However, this is what a
university official ought to do. As usual, the
most evident indicators of good governance
are outputs and achievements of students and
alumni pertaining to their chosen fields of
expertise. Can he equate what the previous
administration did in the transformation of
TUP system? Or will he surpass them all?
No doubt, our university is academically
successful in achieving its objectives and
goals. Yet, considering actual state of this
institution, the technological is not really
technological. This, most people believe, is EDITORIAL BOARD
a timely undertaking the administration must Geo Raphiel I. Anico & Benjunar G. Barcoma Editors-in-Chief
properly address. And TUP community is more Mark Leilan O. Tanglao Associate Editor in English
than hopeful about this. Francis Andrew A. Dy Associate Editor in Filipino / Features and Entertainment
Jeffry A. Caigoy Circulation Manager / Managing Editor
Now that we are in a level near to the Rafael G. Cultura News Editor
fulfilment of ideals, what can our new leader Melchor L. Eduarte Jr. Sports Editor
do for the university? Questions encompassing
SENIOR STAFFWRITERS
his management scheme will always be Almira Lyn B. Recto, Ma. Edalyn M. Reduta, Jacky Ortega, Salve Gina M. Totanes, Jenilyne S. Pumaris, Julius T. Costa, Ma.
present to test and measure his capacity to Roan O. Barredo
run this institution. Will he be a president of
JUNIOR STAFFWRITERS
strict implementation? Will he be a friendly Christian Joseph N. Ambong, Christine J. Chua, Thea Camille M. Diaz, Sharon B. Ditucalan, Brian A. Fabregas,
administrator? Or will he be everybody’s Shainne Angelie Flores, Gizelle G. Ganit, Syne R. Mirasol, Joemar A. Papa, John Andre M. Papasin,
enemy? Mary Grace C. Reyes, Christopher S. Rosales, Mary Jane V. Venegas
These questions will continuously remind LAY-OUT ARTISTS
us how well do we produce and choose good Nico L. Lasaca, Anne Karla D. Rivera, Cliff Kevin M. Cedaña, Jonathan Savellano, Catherine L. Sy
and effective leaders. They will also be constant
CARTOONISTS
indicators of our desire to have a true-blooded Wilvic Joie C. Cañas, Nestor M. Cayabyab Jr., Albert A. Dadag, Hermis F. Palicte, Reymond P. Reymundo,
president. Still, this must not be our sole focus in Russel John T. Ramos, Arnel E. Arenal, John Carlo Dizon, Dino Alberto R. Nillo, Carlo R. Sotero Jr.,
uplifting the morale of our university. Instead,
ADVISER
our individual roles as causative factors in its
Prof. Almina T. Tengco-Chan
performance should not be forgotten.
Therefore, as partners, we should ask The Philippine Artisan’s office is located at Room 103, CAFA / CIE Building, Technological University of the
ourselves how far can we go in promoting the Philippines, Ayala Blvd., Ermita, Manila. Letters, suggestions and comments can be sent through philippine_artisan@
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