TUP Tops 23rd PLDT-DPC National Competition ‘09 See page A5

Volume LXV No. 1 20 pages / 2 sections June - November 2009

The Official Student Publication of the Technological University of the Philippines - Manila
Member: College Editor’s Guild of the Philippines

New Prexy Takes Office: Dr. Caparas by Rafael G. Cultura and Jacky Ortega
TUP Population Increases
by 21.78 percent
The more the merrier. The Technologi-
cal University of the Philippines–Manila
enrollees rose to 13,730 for the school year
2009-2010 from last year’s 11, 274 enroll-
ees as of June 2009.
The College of Industrial Technology
and the College of Engineering maintained
its position as top colleges with the largest
numbers of enrollees with 5,872 and 3,020
enrollees respectively. Furthermore, College
of Industrial Education has 1,951 enrollees
whereas College of Architecture and Fine
Arts accumulated 1,334 enrollees. College of
Science and College of Liberal Arts have 877
and 676 students correspondingly.
Meanwhile, the Graduate School has 1,283
enrollees. Two hundred sixty two of those
were enrollees for the doctoral programs
while 1,021 enrollees were for the masters
degree.
Dr. Olympio V. Caparas wins the hearts of the audience in the public forum, October 15.
Noticeable of these figures were the in-
crease of CLA by 70.28 percent. This was the Dr. Olympio V. Caparas, formerly senior faculty member of the College of Industrial Education (CIE), took over the helm
largest percent increase in all colleges due to as the president of the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP).
the increased number of enrollees in the new- Thus, Dr. Olympio V. Caparas swept the Board of Regents (BOR) Search Committee, Indeed a true-blooded TUPian, he served
ly offered Bachelor of Science in Entrepre- victory, claiming to be the new leader of TUP the Governing Board (GB) appointed Dr. Ca- the University for more than 20 years being the
neurial Management (BSEnM). On the other after the special BOR meeting on October 16, paras via secret balloting in the special meeting former Department Head of Student Teaching
hand, COE has the lowest increase by 7.82 headed by Chairman Emmanuel Y. Angeles. held at the Commission on Higher Education
Among the five candidates screened by the Turn to page A5
percent. PA (J.T. Costa) (CHED), Friday morning, October 16.

CIT Celebrates 3rd

What’s Inside? technology week
OSA Approves 58 College of Industrial Technol-
ogy (CIT) commemorated its third CIT
ACSO see page A2 week with an environment friendly theme
“Think green, live green” spearheaded by
Manalaysay Ranks Prof. Ghazali Sison from the Mechanical
8th Place in ME Department, July 29-31.
The commemoration started with parade
Licensure Exam around the university grounds arranged by
see page A3
students of their respective courses.
Dr. Evangeline M. Dayap, Vice President
PA gives birth to for Academic Affairs, delivered her intro-
new Staff see page A4 ductory speech followed by an inspirational
message of Dr. Godofredo E. Gallega, former
university President. Afterwards, CIT Dean
CIE Parapet Enrico R. Hilario extended his appreciation
Collapses see page A5 to guest speakers, faculty, and students for
Dean Enrico R. Hilario of CIT (second from left) poses for a better professional relationship with Toyota making the celebration a remarkable one.
Representatives.
Turn to page A6

PA, USG, ACSO Attends Leadership Training

To fully understand the significance of leadership, 58 student leaders and 16 advisers from different Accredited Clubs and Student
Organizations (ACSO) of the Technological University of the Philippines participated in the annual leadership training at Luisa Ridge
Resort, Calamba, Laguna, August 24-26. TUP-M
Ranks 3rd
With this year’s theme “Tearing Down sity, lectured on “Legal Aspects of Campus While Dr. Rosalinda Papa, Dean of Student
Diversities for a Strengthened Campus Re- Advising”. And Dr. Adelaida Fronda, Vice- Affairs of Technological Institute of the Phil-
lationship”, the training aims to identify re- President of Student Affairs of FEU and Na- ippines (TIP), tackled on “Retooling of Cam-

in ECE
sponsibilities of student leaders as well as to tional President of Philippine Association of pus Advisers”.
inculcate unity among them. Administration of Student Affairs (PAASA), Furthermore, the newly-elected ACSO of-
On the first day of the seminar, resource tackled on “Roles of Campus Advisers and ficers for school year 2009-2010 were as

Board
speakers initiated about strengthening the Student Leaders in Campus Governance”. follows: Joey Y. Natividad (OECES), Presi-
roles of campus leaders and advisers in the On the following day, further ramarks dent; Randy R. Cabaron (PROPAGANDA),
university. Prof. Henry Magat, Director of were given by TUP residents. Prof. Eduardo Vice President and Sheen-Ann G. dela Cruz

Exam
Student Affairs of Far Eastern University – Doyaoen, faculty of Social Science Depart- (TUP-LTS Society), Secretary.
East Asia College (FEU-EAC), discussed ment, lectured on “Leadership”. Prof. Mona Student leaders were engaged in a team
“8 Roles of Campus Leaders and Enhanc- Purganan, faculty of English Department, building activity entitled “Amazing Race”
ing the Roles of Student Leaders in Build- lectured on “Technical Writing”. Prof. Rose- enhancing effective interpersonal communi-
ing a Positive Campus”. Atty. Julius Babista, marie Cruz, in Charge – Scholarship Grants, cation. PA (J.A. Caigoy) See page A4
Dean of Student Affairs of Adamson Univer- discussed on “Aspects of Team Building”.
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June - November 2009

OSA Approves 58 ACSO

FIFTY EIGHT Accredited Clubs and Student Organizations (ACSO) from different colleges of Technological
University of the Philippines (TUP) for school year 2009-2010 entailed accreditation by the Office of the Student
Affairs (OSA).
The seven newly approved orga-
nizations with their respective presi-
dents were as follows: Electronics
Students’ Guild (ESG), Limwell
Jun B. Santos; La Serenata Chorale,
Marck Lowie M. Guinto; Student Y
Club (SYC), Angelica S. Papa; Table
Tennis Club, Kenaz C. Punzalan;
United Group of Artists in TUP
(UGAT), Micah Anne A. Atienza;
United Nations Youth Association of
the Philippines (UNYAP), Errol Del
Monte and Volleybal Club, Kenneth
Arnel Aquino.
Architectural Students’ Associa-
tion of the Philippines, Inc. (ASA-
Phil Arkitektos, Inc), Mike S. Mag-
banua and United Architects of the
Philippines – Students’ Auxilliary
(UAPSA), Daryl Van D. Abaygar,
were the two reaccredited student
organizations from College of Archi-
tecture and Fine Arts (CAFA).
Meanwhile, six reaccredited or-
ganization were approved from Col-
lege of Industrial Education (CIE)
namely: Association of Computer
Education Students (ACES), Marga-
rett T. Chavez; Association of Elec-
tronics and Electrical technology
Students (AESETS), John Robert B.
Paragua; Association of Students in
Industrial Arts (ASIA), Marlyn B.
Del Rosario; Bachelor of Technical
Teacher Education Club (BTTEC),
Jonar A. Pascua; Home Economics
Club (HE Club), Racquel D. Baculo
and League of Art Education Stu-
dents Pursuing Ingenuity and Skills
(LAPIS), Jeffrey E. Eurolfan.
From the College of Industrial
Technology (CIT), the following
were reaccredited: Association of
Specialized Students in Electrical
Engineering Technology (ASSET),
Jessie Vinta; Association of Food
and Apparel and Technology Student
(AssoFs), Jocelyn C. Marasigan;
Graphic Arts and Printing Technolo-
gy Students’ Association (GAPTSA),
Mary Ann F. Mallari; Instrumenta-
tion and Control Student Society
(ICSS), Ednalyn S. Luceros; Inter-
face Society, Richel L. Atup; Me-
chanical Technologist and Die Mak-
ers Society (METHODS), Andrei
Nikolai E. Alegre; Radio Amateur
Communications Society- Electron-
ics Communications Engineering
Technology (RACS-ECET), Dexter
C. Manuel and Railway Engineer-
ing Technology Realm of Active and
Keen Students Society (RETRACKS
Society), Jay-R V. Pelicano.
In addition, College of Liberal
Arts (CLA) has five reaccredited
organizations namely: English So-
ciety (EngSoc), Christian Kevin
Villanueva; Future Managers Soci-
ety (FUMAS), Mark John Benedict
Rola; Kapisanan ng mga Mag-aaral
sa Filipino (KAMPIL), Edrian Ech-
ague; Physical Education Club (PE
Club), Roy Lawrence F. Cruz and
Social Science Organization (SSO),
Mary Joy Flores.
Five reaccredited organizations
approved from College of Engineer-
ing (COE): American Society of
Heating, Refrigeration and Aircondi-
tioning Engineers, Inc (ASHRAE),
Glen Dale C. Lontoc; Organization
of Electronics and Communications
Engineering Students (OECES),
Joey Y. Natividad; Philippine Soci-
ety of Mechanical Engineers-Student
Unit (PSME-SU), Jerusalem P. Al-
fonso; TUP-Civil Engineering Soci-
ety (TUPCES), Ruscel Q. Bartolome
and TUP-Electrical Engineering So-
ciety (TUP-EES), Jonalyn V. Go.
On the oher hand, Chemical So-
ciety (ChemSoc), Marl B. Amoren;
Computer Association (COMPASS),
Marvin C. Tolfo; TUP-Green Society
(TUP GREEN SOC), Arjay G. Mon-
talban; Math Society (Math Soc),
Angela M. Balaoro and Physics So-
ciety (PhySoc), Rolando C. Miguel,
Jr., were the five reaccredited student
organizations from College of Sci-
ence (COS).
Organizations from the Graduate
Program were as follows: College
of Science Association of Graduate
Students (COS-GAS), Lambert G.
Quesada and College of Industrial
Education Association of Graduate Freak_wenzy Dance Group owns and grooves center stage
in Campus Idol 09
Students (CIE-AGS), Socorro Bulic.
There were ten reaccredited stu- Campus Idol Hunts for the Next Icon
dent organization under the Non
College-Based category: TUP-Arnis Fame seekers battle it down for the title TUP Campus Idol 2009
Club (ARNIS Club), Riza Nimfa S. held at TUP Covered Court, August 14.
Maniego; Civic Welfare Training The competition was divided into two categories: singing and danc-
Service Club (CWTS Club), Lie- ing division.
zel A. Venezuela; College Y Club With his vocal supremacy and astounding star appeal, Emannuel
Francisco (BSC-CS 4A) outshone other 13 finalists with his rendition of
(CYC), Jerico L. Castillo; DOST
“Pagbigyan Muli.” He was followed by Mark Anthony Abutan (GAPT
Scholars’ Club, Jacky Ortega; Junior
2A) and Deseree Joy Lingal (ECET 1C) as 1st and 2nd runners-up,
Peer Counselors’ Club (JPCC), Rho- respectively.
selyn M. Ohoy; Progreesive Partners Out of five finalists in dancing division, Power Crew was proclaimed
for Gender Advancement and Devel- as champion while Mainit Crew settled as runner-up.
opment Association (PROPAGAN- The Power Crew was composed of Darwin R. Lintag (AET 2C),
DA), Randy R. Cabaron; Teakwondo John Michael C. Gargantiel (PPET 2A), George A. Po Jr. (PPET 2A),
Club, Dyna marie Asada; TUP-Art- Javier M. Celestino (PPET 2A) and Jonathan O. Ompad (NFT 1C). On
ists Society (TUPAS), Alvin Limel the other hand, Mainit Crew members were Christine Joy V. Bagual
E. Cruz; TUP-Literacy Training (BSIE-HE 1B), Linsay Anne L. Matanza (AFT 3A), Rubiross P. Bano
Service Society (TUP-LTS), Shee (BAM-IM A1), Joanna U. Burdeos (BSIE-ComEd 3) and Meinard R.
Ann Dela Cruz and World Collegiate Perejas (BSIE-HE 3A).
Associaiton for the Research of Prin- The winners were awarded with cash prizes and gift certificates.
ciples (WCARP), Mary Cris P. Vil- The University Student Government (USG) headed by Sen. Helbert R.
lanueva. Montillano, Chairperson of Sports and Culture Committee, conducted
From the Religious Club category, this competition. PA (J.T. Costa and J. Ortega)
organizations were: TUP-Achievers
in Mission (TUP-AIM), Jerelyn
Aquino; Bible Readers Society Inter-
national (BREAD), Myla B. Quimo-
ChemSoc Organizes SYMGO
ra; Christian Brotherhood Interna-
tional (CBI), Ernest Leo E. Daza;
Kristiyanong Kabataan para sa Bayan
(KKB), Robenson R. Barber; La-
kas_Angkan Ministry, Inc. (LAMI),
Kristian Jerson M. Borja; Seeds of
the Nations (SONS), Bon Ryan M.
Fran; Youth for Christ (YFC), Kevin
L. Kabamalan and Young Ambas-
sadors of Christ (YAFC), Auresie E.
Matienzo. PA (J.A. Caigoy)

Two EIC Heads Philippine Artisan

“Do Good, Look Good, Talk Good!” advised former President Godofredo E. Gallega during the oath taking of
Philippine Artisan’s new set of Editorial Board and Staffs for school year 2009-2010 at the Office of the President,
September 25.
Caigoy assumed the Circulation man-
ager post. The section Editors were
filled up by last year’s junior staffers
namely: Rafael G. Cultura being the
News Editor; followed by Jacky Orte-
ga, Features and Entertainment Editor;
Mary Ann S. Roa, Literary Editor; and
Melchor L. Eduarte Jr., Sports Editor.
Moreover, Ma. Roan O. Barredo
retained being a senior staff while
Julius T. Costa, Jennylyn S. Pumaris,
Almiralyn B. Recto, Salve Gina M.
Geo Raphiel Anico (left) and Benjunar Barcoma (right) leads PA for 09-10. Totanes and Ma. Edalyn M. Reduta
were promoted as Senior Staffs.
PA staffers and editorial board took
a competitive examination composed
of a written examination followed by
an interview by the screening and se-
lection panel, except for the cartoon-
ists and lay-out artists. The screening
and selection panel was composed by
Prof. Margaret Aquino, English Dept.
Head and Chair of the Committee;
Prof. Emma Taar, TUP-Department of
PA Edboard and staff pose after oathtaking with Dr. Gallega,
former University President. Science and Technology Project Di-
rector; Prof. Ruby De Leon, Assistant
It was first time in PA’s history hand.” EIC Benjunar Barcoma said. to the Vice President for Academic
that there were two editors-in-chief: On the other hand, Mark Leilan Affairs; and Prof. Eduardo Dayaoen,
Geo Raphiel I. Anico and Benjunar G. O. Tanglao took the Associate Editor Social Science Department faculty.
Barcoma taking the lead in PA. “My in English position while Francis An- Former President Dr. Godofredo E.
side on having two Editors-in-chief is drew A. Dy got the Associate Editor in Gallega congratulated the new PA edi-
that it would be better in uplifting the Filipino post. torial board and staffers encouraging
publication’s welfare as well as the Katherine Ann T. Ramos is the to promote the university’s welfare.
students’ since we shall work hand in new Managing Editor while Jeffrey A. PA (M.L. Eduarte)
Prof. Matic of Chemistry Department flashes her sweet smile with SYMGO players.
The Chemical Society (ChemSoc) held the Annual SYMGO Fund-Raising
Activity at the Technological University of the Philippine-Manila covered
court last August 13 (Thursday), 12:00-5:00pm.
SYMGO aimed to promote the game.
appreciation of elements and their Cash awards of varying amounts
corresponding properties among the were given to all the winners of ten
students through a more enjoyable games. Jonathan B. Lucion (BSECE
way. It also served as a fund raising 1B) and Athena M. Manaog (BSESE
activity of the organization. The pro- 1B) took home the grand prize worth
ceeds will be used for the expenses in PhP 5,000.
chemistry laboratory beyond the bud- “Ang galing kasi kahit nagbrown-
get allotted by the University. out, tuloy-tuloy pa rin ang game.
Each SYMGO card costs PhP 20. Luckily, successful naman natapos
Each player was to fill up the card ang SYMGO and nag-enjoy naman
with elements of his choice. There ang mga players,” said Marl B. Amo-
is no limit to the number of cards a ren (BAS-LT), President of Chem-
player could use. The first who fin- Soc. PA (M.A.S. Roa)
ished the given pattern would end the
Electrician Slips Dead at CIT
A 50 year-old laborer from Weltel Company lost balance from the 4th
floor utility stairs of the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) build-
ing which resulted to his death, 11:25 am, July 23.
Gregorio Salvanera, resident of The investigation was led by
Sampaloc, Manila, was accompa- PCI Maritess Mariano from Scene
nied by co-worker Don Erickson, of the Crime Operatives (SOCO)
and Engr. Jackson Landrito while and SPO2 Dennis Javier from ho-
repairing the electrical wiring of micide division of Ermita Police
CIT. This was according to the Po- Station 5. Afterwards, the body
lice Report given by Police Inspec- of the victim was brought to St.
tor Rommel Geneblazo of MPD Harold Funeral Homes. PA (J.T.
Station 5, Lawton Outpost. Costa and M.L. Eduarte)
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June - November 2009
Dean Baccay, NAST 2009 Outstanding
Young Scientist Awardee
Dr. Melito A. Baccay proved once again that he is indeed one of the brightest assets of TUP. The incum-
bent Dean of the College of Engineering (COE) was awarded as Outstanding Young Scientist at the Manila
Hotel, July 9.
Dr. Baccay was the first recipi-
ent of the Outstanding Young Scien-
tist (OYS) award in the field of Civil
Engineering.
He was locally and internation-
ally recognized for his research on
the development of nondestructive
electrochemical techniques for the
assessment of corrosion rate of steel
Incumbent USG officers share leadership ideals with John Carlo De Galicia, former
TUP-USG President (fouth from right), at University of Makati.
Youth Summit
Takes Action for MDG’s
To awaken the youth about dispersing global crisis, 10th year Interna-
tional Youth Day was held at University of Makati bearing its theme “Sus-
tainability: Our Challenge, Our Future, Countdown to 2015, August 5-7.
The said event was spearheaded
by United Nation of the Philippines
(UNAP) and United Nation Youth
Association of the Philippines (UN-
YAP). UNYAP-TUP was assigned to
be the secretariat for the event.
The said youth summit focused
on the fulfillment of the eight Millen-
nium Development Goals (MDGs)
promoting solidarity, unity and co-
operation among student councils,
Sangguniang Kabataan and UNYAP
chapters in the Philippines. MDG
was centralized by inclusive sessions
namely Youth Leadership, Water
Sustainability Development Project,
Advocacy Campaign and Economic
Development.
The Youth Day was prepared with
the following contests: Quiz Bowl,
Manalaysay Ranks 8th Place in
ME Licensure Exam
Another TUPian rose to the roster of Engineering Board Topnotchers as Kristoffer Lemi Manalay-
say placed 8th in the Mechanical Engineering Licensure Exam last April 2009.
Manalaysay said hardwork,
the guidance of his mentors and
the support of his parents con-
tributed to his success.
“Proud ako, hindi sa sarili
ko, kundi dahil naging part ako
ng TUP. Kasi kung wala ang
guidance ng ME Professors sa
pangunguna nina Engr. Basaen,
Engr. Ca-ay, at Engr. Fortaleza,
imposible na maging topnoth-
cher ako”.
With an average score of 86.15
percent, he led the 34 passers out
of 55 (62 percent) examinees
from TUP-Manila.
The thought of making his
parents smile was the only pic-
in existing concrete structures.
The awarding ceremony was held
in conjunction with the 31st National
Academy of Science and Technology
(NAST) Annual Scientific Meeting.
Cash award, certificate and plaque
of recognition were awarded by Dr.
Emil Q. Javier, NAST President and
Dr. Mercedes B. Concepcion, Chair
of Social Sciences Division.
On-the-Spot Essay writing contest
and Painting contest. Five USG dele-
gates representing TUP-M participat-
ed the said activities namely: Arden
Joffer Lo (USG President), Cheenie
Bagus (USG Vice President), Helbert
Montillano (Senator), Melanie Man-
lapaz (COE Vice Governor) and Nor-
wyn Escuro (CIE Governor).
Moreover, USG Vice President
Cheenie Bagus was proclaimed first
placer in the On-the-Spot Painting
contest.
On the last day of the youth sum-
mit, action planning for Stand Up
Take Action campaign was discussed
followed by the awarding of UNAP’s
most outstanding youth leader. PA
(J.S. Pumaris)
ture in his mind while taking the
exam.
“Napakasaya, kasi alam kong
nabigyan ko ng kasiyahan yung
mga magulang ko, lalo na kapag
naiisip ko na hindi nasayang lahat
ng paghihirap at sakripisyo nila,
mairaos lang ang pag-aaral ko”,
he added.
TUP–M placed 5th in the Cat-
egory B of top performing schools
with 25–85 examinees. Batangas
State University (25/26) 96 per-
cent topped the same category, fol-
lowed by De La Salle University-
Manila (25/29) 86 percent, Cebu
Institute of Technology (27/41) 66
percent and Saint Louis University
News
The OYS award is given annually
to young scientists, 40 yrs. old and
below, who have made significant
contributions to science and technol-
ogy.
“Siguro, always do give your best
in everything that you do and always
strive for excellence, kailangan ng
focus and study hard,” Dr. Baccay
stated. PA (M.A.S. Roa)
ME Quiz Team Pockets
3 Championships
Two consecutive years of perpetual trophy.
The said trophy was once again given to the Technological Uni-
versity of the Philippines-Manila (TUP-M) Mechanical Engineer-
ing (ME) Quiz team: Sydfelino Manzano, 5A; Dexter Estolonio, 5A;
John Joseph Labingdalawa, 4A; Ronald Francis Alamo, 4A and Jai-
neil Sicat, 4A in the National Student Quiz Contest in connection
with the 67th Annual National Convention held at SMX Hall Con-
vention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City last November 6.
Engr. Antiro M. Ca-ay, Me-
chanical Engineering Department
Head, sees forward for the third
time championship of his team
hence it will give TUP-M pride
and honor when they totally have
the perpetual trophy which could
only be owned completely by a
third time champion.
The delegates from the Techno-
logical Institute of the Philippines-
Manila settled for 2nd place while
Bulacan State University ranked
3rd place.
“Syempre masaya ako. Mata-
gal na naming dini-dream yan.
Kailangan pa naming manalo ulit.
Two consecutive years na kaming
champion. Kailangang mag-cham-
pion again next time para sa atin
na totally yung trophy,” quipped
Engr. Ca-ay.
The ME Quiz team which com-
posed of Kenneth del Rosario (3A);
Bryan Cacho (4A); Ivan Marasi-
gan (5A) and Reychard Dwight
Henson (3A) with Labingdalawa
and Manzano bagged the top spot
in the Nationwide Inter-Collegiate
Quiz Show as part of the 3rd UP
Brain Mesh 2009 held at the Uni-
(17/27) 63 percent ranked 3rd and
4th places respectively.
With a national passing rate of 50
percent, a total of 577 out of 1,164
examinees passed the ME Licen-
sure examination given by the Pro-
fessional Regulation Commission
(PRC) Board of Mechanical Engi-
neering in Manila and Cebu. The
results were released one day after
the last day of examination.
Moreover, the oath taking cere-
mony of the successful examinees
as well as previous passers who
have not yet taken their oath was
held at the Fiesta Pavilion, Manila
Hotel, Manila, May 20. PA (A.A.
Dadag)
Dr. Baccay, COE Dean, proves supremacy after being awarded by NAST
versity of the Philippines-Diliman,
Quezon City, September 12.
On September 29, Glenn Ivan
Pasia (5A) with Estolonio, Sicat,
Manzano and Labingdalawa won
the title in the 7th ME Inter-Uni-
versity Quiz Contest held at Ba-
tangas State University (BatSU),
Batangas City.
Participating schools in the said
events were: TIP-Manila, TIP-QC,
BatSU, Bulacan State University,
Bataan Peninsula State University,
TUP-Taguig, TUP-Manila, Lyce-
um University of the Philippines-
Manila, Polytechnic University of
the Philippines-Taguig and San
Juan de Letran College-Calamba.
The ME Quizzers were trained
under the supervision of Engr.
Benedicto N. Fortaleza and Engr.
Ca-ay where they took one semes-
ter of preparation from June to
November 2009 before competing
to the said contests.
TUP-Manila Quizzers received
a total of PhP 25,000 cash prize,
gold medals, certificates and the
Perpetual Trophy from the differ-
ent competitions mentioned. PA
(S.B. Ditucalan)
Kristoffer Lemi Manalaysay showcases TUP-Engineering Excellence in
April 2009 Licensure Examination.
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DOST Scholar
Graduates
Showcase
Excellence
In line with the Science Edu-
cation Institute (SEI), the De-
partment of Science and Tech-
nology (DOST) launched its
annual awarding ceremony
themed “2009 In Touch With
Excellence,” held at the Dusit
Thani Manila, Makati City,
July 16.
The said event was conduct-
ed to recognize DOST Scholar
Graduates who have displayed
an outstanding performance in
their respective fields of study.
Plaques and medals were award-
ed to Summa Cum Laude, Magna
Cum Laude and Cum Laude
from different State Universities
and DOST-Accredited campuses
throughout Luzon.
Awardees include three Cum
Laude graduates from Technolog-
ical University of the Philippines
- Manila (TUP-M) namely: Isado-
ra Escol, Mechanical Engineering
(ME); John William Orillo and
Reynaldo Retome, Electronics
Engineering (EcE).
“We should inspire and moti-
vate the young scientists of today
to stay in our country,” stated by
Sen. Edgardo J. Angara, Chair-
man of Science and Technology
Committee. PA (J. Ortega and
M.A.S. Roa)
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Participants fulfill their dreams of becoming writers, layout artists and cartoonists through CJSW 2009 of PA.
PA gives birth to new Staff
New blood of student writers waken!
Tupians proved that journalistic skills run in their blood after 15 Junior staff writers, four cartoonists and
three lay-out artists successfully passed the recently concluded Campus Journalism Seminar Workshop (CJSW)
2009, conducted by the Philippine Artisan at the 5th floor Conference Hall, IRTC Building, November 27-28.
Among 30 aspiring applicants,22
participants advanced to the competi-
tive examination and panel interview.
The official set of Junior staff writers
was filled with first year candidates
namely: Sharon Ditucalan, BSEM-
1C; Brian Fabregas, BSCE-1A;
Christopher Rosales, BSEsE-1A;
John Andre Papasin, GAPT-1F; Syne
Mirasol, BSIE-ComEd-1A1; Joemar
Papa, BSA-1A; Mary Grace Reyes,
CoET-1B; Maureen Milagrosa dela
Cruz, BSCS-1C; Amave Sy, BSCE-
1A; Mary Jane Venegas, PDDT-2A;
Christian Joseph Ambong, BSEsE-
1A; Thea Camille Diaz, BSIE-
ComEd-1B1; Christine Chua, BSIE-
ComEd-1A1; Shaine Angelie Flores,
USG Materializes
Freshmen
Orientation
As part of TUP family, new
students were welcomed in
an effort of the University
Student Government (USG)
and Office of Student Affairs
(OSA) through conducted
freshmen orientation at the
Integrated Research and
Training Center (IRTC), June
16-25.
The orientation was segmented
into two sessions, the first being
held at 8am to 12 nn and the
other session at 1 pm to 5 pm.
Intending to enhance students’
awareness, the said orientation
focused on the following topics:
Student Support Service; Rules
on Career Guidance and Testing
Center; Ancillary Service;
Scholarship Grants; Student
Life Development and Rules on
Discipline. The discussions aim
to familiarize the students with
the policies of the University.
OSA scheduled the orientation
while USG coordinated with
the speakers of the said event.
The orientation was made batch
by batch to accommodate the
300-seat capacity of IRTC’s
conference hall. Moreover,
4183 freshmen attended the
orientation.
“It was successful, but the only
thing that could evaluate this
activity was the feedback from
freshmen,” stated by Kathleen
Grajo, CIT Governor. PA (J.S.
Pumaris)
BSIE-HE-1A and Gizelle Ganit,
BSIE-ComEd-1A1. Meanwhile, PA’s
new lay-out artists are Jonathan Rich-
ard Savellano, GAPT-1F; Cliff Kevin
Cendana, BSA-1A and Catherine
Sy, BSIE-ComEd-1D1. While Arnel
Arenal, BSME-2B; Dino Alberto
Nillo, BSC-IS-2B; Carlo Sotero Jr ,
BSIE-AE-1A1 and John Carlo Dizon,
GAPT-1E join PA’s new cartoonists.
On the first day, seminars were
conducted enhancing the writing and
cartooning skills of the aspirants fol-
lowed by the examination and inter-
view on the second day. The guest
speakers include: Prof. Nestor G.
Cuartero, Faculty of Arts and Letters,
University of Santo Tomas, tackled
Buwan ng Wika ’09 Ipinagdiwang
Bilang pakikiisa sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa na may temang “Wikang Filipino: Mula Baler hanggang Buong Pilipinas,”
nagdaos ang Kolehiyo ng Malayang Sining-Kagawaran ng Filipino ng mga patimpalak sa buwan ng Agosto.
Organizers and Dancers display Filipinism through their dresses.
30 Passed EE Board Exams
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the Reg-
istered Electrical Engineer (REE) board exam results with 1,101 passers
out of 2,613 examinees of the September 12 and 13 licensure exams.
Garnering 41 percent passing rate
with 29 passers, TUP-M produced
new set of licensed Electrical Engi-
neers namely: Elvin Rey A. Agullo,
Patrick S. Balagtas, Ryan Anthony
R. Banal, Ramil P. Calleja, John
Philip C. Cantuba, Joseph T. Chang,
Shirlie O. Dita, Kathleen A. Ducut,
Alejandrino V. Flores, Jr., August D.
Fullente, Enrique S. Guisado, Dante
C. Handugan, Donnie A. Labanon,
Mel Abrian M. Labay, Vincent S.
Labindao, Ronnie B. Lozano, Mark
Stephen G. Manalo, Mark Edison
L. Pamittan, Raffy H. Pebres, Mar-
ryjane Glory S. Racino, Rimjhun O.
Ramirez, Emmanuel M. Sanggalang,
News
editorial and column writing; Prof.
Rose Marie Cruz, Faculty-in-charge
for scholarship and foreign Students,
discussed self awareness; Prof. Vic-
tor Fumar, College of Languages,
Linguistic and literature, PNU, talk-
ed about creative and feature writ-
ing; Mr. Maurelio C. Cabo Jr, former
Circulation Manager, PA Manila, dis-
cussed news and sports writing and
Ms. Jonah May C. Trapal, former PA
Manila Lay-out artist, lectured lay
outing.
In addition, Mr. Benjunar G. Bar-
coma, Editor-in-chief of PA delivered
closing remarks and ended the event
with the oath taking for the success-
ful applicants. PA (M.E.M. Reduta)
Jane Rausan P. Sarmiento, Frank-
lin Jae V. Soriano, Joanna Marie A.
Suson, Kim Verlie P. Truya, Mark V.
Tutor and Albert Y. Yusi.
Moreover, PRC also announced
that Engr. Raymund D. Purisima
from TUP-Manila was one of the 11
passers of Professional Electrical En-
gineer (PEE) Examination given by
the Board of Electrical Engineering
in Manila last September 2009.
The Philippine Board of Electri-
cal Engineering was composed of
Engr. Rodolfo R. Peñalosa, Chair-
man; Engr. Edward L. Mendoza and
Engr. Jaime V. Mendoza, members.
PA (C.S. Rosales)
The Philippine Artisan
June - November 2009
TUP – M Ranks 3rd in ECE Board
The Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering (BSECE) graduates
proved their potentials in the board examination after placing 3rd in the
100 and above examinee category garnering 31 passing percentage with
37 passers out of 118 examinees, October 2009.
Likewise, TUP-Visayas ranked 1st national.
in the 50 to 99 category with 48 pass- In addition, the licensure examina-
ing percentage acquiring 28 passers tion held in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan
out of 58 examinees. de Oro, Cebu and Iloilo produced
The Professional Regulation Com- 598 new Electronics Engineers out
mission (PRC) announced that 1131 of 2472 examinees for the said batch.
examinees passed the October 26 Awards were given at Fiesta Pavilion,
and 27 licensure exams given by the Manila Hotel, April 28.
Board of Electronics Engineering in The Board of Members of the
Manila. Licensure Examination were: Engr.
Moreover, last March 28-29, 14 Sylvia Icasiano-Marcelo, Chairman;
graduates proved their skills and abil- Engr. Nestor C. Dacanay and Engr.
ities in front of the licensure exam Joel B. Bajador, Members. PA (J.
having a 24 passing percentage in the Ortega)
101 Donates in
Bloodletting Campaign
The annual success in bloodletting campaign reached a new re-
cord of 101 donors through voluntary donation from students, facul-
ties and employees of the Technological University of the Philippines-
Manila University Clinic, July 24.
This activity was conducted in ply with the requirements in blood
response to the request of the Ma- donation including: good health,
nila District Health Department normal blood pressure, between 16
to support the Philippine National to 65 years of age and at least 110
Red Cross (PNRC) in providing pounds in weight.
adequate, safe, affordable and equi- To recognize their heroic act,
table distribution of blood supply. the donors received a keychain with
Moreover, it aimed to mobilize their engraved blood type.
all sectors of the community to par- “This event intended to educate
ticipate in voluntary and non-profit the participants behind the service
collection of blood to authorized of blood donation,” according to
centers of the Department of Health Dr. Emmanuel G. Ruiz, University
(DOH) and PNRC. Physician and Head of the Medical
Meanwhile, donors must com- and Dental Section. PA (J.Ortega)
Ginanap ang patimpalak sa pagga- samantalang sina Santos G. Sorra Jr.
wa ng poster noong Agosto 4 sa CLA (BSA-1A) at Vanessa Paula G. Ponce
Lobby. Si Luisita L. Chua (BFA-1A) (BSEcE-1B) naman ang mga nag-
ang nagkamit ng unang gantimpala at kamit ng ikalawa at ikatlong gantim-
premyong PhP 2,000 samantalaang pala na tumanggap ng premyong PhP
sina Mark Kim R. Arcenal (BFA-1B) 700 at PhP 500.
at Darwin M. Erispe (BSA-1B) naman Ang mga naging hurado naman sa
ang mga nagsitanggap ng ikalawa at nasabing patimpalak ay sina Dr. Fla-
ikatlong gantimpala at premyong PhP viana Baluyut, Dekano ng CLA; Rof.
1,500 at PhP 1,000. Eduardo Doyaoen, guro ng Kagawaran
Sina Dr. Dionisio Espression Jr., ng Agham Panlipunan at Prof. marcela
dating Dekano ng CAFA; Prof. Leo Fernandez, guro sa Ingles.
Cabansag at Prof. Ramon Dela Cruz, Naging matagumapay ang natur-
mga guro ng CAFA, ang nagsilbing ang pagdiriwang sa pangunguna ni
mga hurado sa nasabing paligsahan. Prof. Thelma Serrano, pinuno ng Ka-
Sa kabilang dako, noong Agosto gawaran ng Filipino, kasama sina Dr.
11, sa silid bilang 223 gusali ng CLA, Marcelo Apar, Prof. Delfin Baquiran,
isinagawa ang paligsahan sa pagkatha Prof George Ramisan at Prof. Dennis
ng sanaysay. Si Gemma S. Rodelas Mangubat, mga guro sa Filipino. PA
(BSC-1A) ang tumanggap ng unang (J.A. Caigoy)
gantimpala at premyong PhP 1,000,
DLSU Recognizes
Barrientos Research
De La Salle University- Research Coordination Office (URCO)
awarded Mr. Rodell C. Barrientos’ research entitled “Waste Mini-
mization Scheme through Precycling Practices: The La Sallian Per-
spective” as one of the 20 best concept papers under URCO special
project, March 27.
With the concept of developing a “I feel proud because my pa-
greener and cleaner environment, per won in this. It’s difficult to
Barrientos’ paper focused on waste get this award because a lot of
minimization and how La Sallians’ students and faculty members
lifestyle affect their awareness in joined,” Mr. Barrientos proudly
the environment. said, encouraging TUPians to
Moreover, the URCO also pursue further studies.
awarded five outstanding concept Barrientos is a current instruc-
papers for full research papers and tor of the Technological Univer-
certificates of recognition were sity of the Philippines and cur-
given to different institutions and rently taking Master of Science in
researchers which also participated Chemistry at De La Salle Univer-
in the said event. sity, Manila. PA (M.L. Eduarte)
 The Philippine Artisan
June - November 2009 News
New Prexy from page 1
in CIE, former Dean of CIE, and for-
mer Campus Director of TUP-Cavite.
He graduated from TUP with a Bach-
elor’s degree in Industrial Education
major in Ceramics, a Master’s De-
gree in Industrial Education major in
Administration and Supervision and
Doctor’s Degree in Education major
in Industrial Education Management.
Moreover, he explained that his
experiences in this university served
Ronson Culibrina (left) and Kevin Leonard Cerda (3rd from left, 2nd picture) holds
as his asset for winning the presiden-
firm to their trophies designed by National Artist Napoleon Abueva.
cy. He worked hard being a working
TUP Tops 23rd PLDT-DPC
student and dedicated his 31 years in
his teaching profession.
He is a product of public schools
National Competition ‘09 since elementary until college en-
abling him to mention, “Ramdam ko
Ronson Culibrina and Kevin Leonard Cerda, second year students
ang problema ng mga estudyante”.
of Bachelor of Fine Arts major in Advertising dominated in the 23rd
He envisions the university as a
PLDT-Directories Philippines Corporation (DPC) Directory Cover Vi-
“reengineered technological univer-
sual Art National Competition last February 7.
sity with cutting-edge technology
With the theme Tribute to the Fili- tary, high school and until now in col-
programs, operating in a high trust
pino Micro-Entrepreneurs, Culibrina lege.” Cerda credited.
environment, and state-of-the-art fa-
bagged the grand prize through his
“The concepts and execution are cilities with high quality workface.”
artwork entitled “Bantayog” portray- very important, so we selected the
ing street vendors on Luneta Monu- best paintings in terms of execution BOR Founds New Search Commit-
ment. that illustrates or captures the intent tees
“As I saw it, the micro-entrepre- of the theme,” Cesar Victor Reyes, With the proposed budget of Php
neurs are the roots of the country’s one of the judges, explained on how 300,000 for the entire search, the
business. They help a lot in keeping the winners were chosen. BOR formed a Search Committee for
the gears of our economy going,” The awarding ceremony was held President (SCP) that will screen the
Culibrina explained. “They’re kind at the National Museum. Culibrina re- candidates based on CHED Memo-
of modern heroes so I put them in ceived PhP 100,000 while Cerda and randum Order No. 16, series of 2009,
Rizal’s monument,” he added. Salamat (Bulacan State University) dated May 27, 2009 as the adopted
Moreover, Kevin Leonard Cerda’s received PhP 70,000 and PhP 60,000, set of criteria providing rules and
“Magasin” won second place in the respectively, plus trophies designed procedure for the search processes.
same competition. “We made a liv- by National Artist Napoleon Abueva. The SCP was chaired by Com-
ing with micro-entrepreneurship. It PA (M.E.M. Reduta) missioner William Medrano with the
enabled me to study through elemen- following members: Dr. Eduardo S.
Caillo, EARIST President, PASUC;
Alejandro Teves Escaño, MERAL-
ECE Wiz Bags Silver in IECEP Quiz CO Foundation Inc. President, Pri-
vate Sector; Arden Joffer Lo, TUP-M
USG President, Student Representa-
The Technological University of the Philippines (TUP)
is indeed the home of engineering wizards as it took home the tive; and Prof. Benedicta R. Tagayu-
2nd place in the annual Institute of Electronics Engineering of the na, Vice President of the Federation
of TUPFAs and President of TUP-
Philippines (IECEP)-Expanded Metro Manila Quiz Bee.
Taguig, Faculty Representative.
Six Electronics Engineering (EcE) students battled against 21 other Furthermore, the Secretiat in-
participating schools in the quiz bee held at the Lyceum of the Philip- cludes: Mr. Jonathan Monsad, Act-
pines University-Manila, September 22. ing University Board Secretary; Ms.
The following participants stood-out in the said competition in- Imee Calvo, Administration Assistant
cludes: Charles R. Evangelista, BSEcE-4A; Paul James F. Daria, to Hon. Nona S. Ricarfort; and Ms.
BSEcE-4A; Virgilio T. Libunao Jr., BSEcE-4A; Jhon Juan V. Evange- Sol Theresa L. Logo, Executive As-
lista, BSEcE-5A; Christopher F. Cayamanda, BSEcE-5A, and Josuel V. sistant to Commisioner Medrano.
Racca, BSEcE-5A, were these student-participants stood-out in the said
competition as trained by Engr. Edmon O. Fernandez. The Search for New Prexy is On
With the title “Quiz Bowl 2009: Battle of the Wizards”, the quiz The selection process for the posi-
competition covered Electronics Communication System, General En- tion began with the nationwide Notice
gineering Science, Mathematics and Electronics Engineering subjects. of Search for Presidency announcing
“Each participating universities are required to pass 20 set of prob- the vacancy of the position.
lem solving and from that, 24 chosen questions will be qualified for the The announcement was published
exam,” stated Engr. Fernandez. “Since last year, the 5th year partici- in the Philippine Daily Inquirer in its
August 7, 14, 20 issues in which Sep-
pants have been reviewing while the 4th year participants reviewed for
tember 4 was set as the deadline for
two months,” he added.
application.
Moreover, other winners of the competition were Polytechnic Uni-
The minimum requirements for
versity of the Philippines-Manila (PUP-M) and Pamantasan ng Lung-
the search were: must be 35-61 years
sod ng Maynila (PLM) grabbing 1st and 3rd places respectively. PA
old upon application; a natural-born
(M.R.O. Barredo)
Filipino citizen; a holder of an earned
ECE Quiz Team savors victory after winning the Quiz Show. doctorate degree from a reputable
higher education institution; have
proven track record as administrator,
preferably in the academe, whether in
private or public, at least five years;
and have not been convicted of any
administrative offense or crime.
Candidates were evaluated on the
following major areas: professional
competence, academic background,
Public forum or presentation and
Panel interview having 35, 25, 25
and 15 percentages respectively.
Among eight applicants who sub-
mitted the application, one candidate
had withdrawn the application and
two were disqualified. One of which
CIE Parapet Collapses
The collapsing of College of Industrial Education’s (CIE) canopy brought TUPians big surprise as School Year 2009–2010 opened.
“Reinforcement bars must be fully that the contractor, Atlantic Erectors Ayala Boulevard, and calamity dur- own cost as they agreed the bound of
welded to the existing bars of the has been deficient in supervising and ing typhoon contributed to the inci- contract for 25 years guarantee.
columns,” Arch. Roberto D. Panga- implementing the specifications of dent. Moreover, the said renovation
noron, Assistant to the President for the plan. After replacing damaged windows was expected to be finished within 75
Physical Planning and Development He also added that high vibration and nine air-condition units, the At- working days as stated in the memo-
(APPPD), proclaimed. He stated that of heavy vehicles; weak foundation lantic Erectors will be going to re- randum issued.
under investigation, it was found out of the area containing subsoil along store a free-fabricated canopy at their “This incident will not happen
A5
is Dr. Gallega (incumbent president),
Bardinas Emerges
due to age requirement while the oth-
er is a SUC President in Mindanao on Top of the Board
having a pending administrative and
criminal case. New set of Civil Engineers
Five candidates officially advanced brought fame to our University
to the screening process including led by Engr. Edwin C. Bardinas
profile appraisal, panel interview, placing tenth during Civil Engi-
public forum and eventually the fi-
neering Licensure Examination
nalization of ranking and election of
given by the Professional Regu-
the new University President.
latory Commission (PRC) last
Being the crowd’s favorite during
May 2009.
the public forum on October 15, Dr.
Caparas won the heart of the audience Engr. Bardinas garnering 93.6
composed of the following sectors: percent successfully edge-out
students, faculty, non-teaching staff among 1,199 passers which was
and alumni association. Likewise, only 44 percent of 2,744 civil en-
he remembered one of the questions
wherein he was asked on how he will
gineer aspirants.
“Di ko na inasahan yung pa-
manage the university, and his answer
giging topnotcher dahil nung
was simple, “Lead by example.”
alam ko ng pasado yung mga sag-
Furthermore, other competitors
ot ko,di ko na sineryoso pa yung
were: Dr. Nilo S. Salas, former TUP
mga sumunod na tanong,” stated
Vice President for Research and
Engr. Bardinas.
Extension; Dr. Vaugh S. Buaquiña,
Technological University of
Dean of Institute of Graduate Studies
and Director for Research, Planning the Philippines-Manila (TUP-M)
and Development, San Sebastian obtained 65 percentage of pass-
College-Recoletos; Dr. Rodrigo L. ing rate with 11 passers out of 17
Malunhao, OIC-President of Cen- examinees.
tral Mindanao University, Bukidnon Meanwhile, Engr. Marjun B.
and former President of Universi- Macasilhig, Engr. Mary Gay Ann
dad de Manila (CCM); Dr. Orlando M. Daguno, Engr. Richelle Ann
B. Molina, Senior Executive Vice C. Obado, Engr. Jeffrey C. Dela
President, Strategic Concepts Devel-
Cruz, Engr. Eric C. Tiongson,
opment Foundation, Inc. and former
Engr. Franklin M. Ingua, Engr.
President of Trinity College of Que-
Samantha Quincy D. Abarquez,
zon City and University of Caloocan
Engr. Donnie Ray D. Distrito and
City.
Engr. Melody B. Tasarra were the
Succeeding Dr. Gallega whose newly licensed TUP-M civil en-
term ended last October 9, 2009 serv- gineers joining Engr. Bardinas in
ing the university for four years, Dr.
the May 2009 CE Licensure Ex-
Caparas was named the sixth presi-
amination.
dent.
“For us to have a stronger relation-
The oath taking ceremony of
ship with one another, achieve our the new set of civil engineers was
held at Manila Hotel last June 27,
goals and preserve the integrity of
the university,” quipped by our new- 2009. PA (M.R.O. Barredo)
est prexy. PA
Physics Department Head Dr. Dario Logmao supervises conduct of Physics
Knowledge Quest.
Physics Department dares TUP Community
Challenging the TUPians on their Physics familiarity, the Phys-
ics Department held a fund raising activity entitled “Physics Knowledge
Quest,” last September 22, 1 pm to 5 pm, at the TUP Covered Court.
The Physics Knowledge Quest, is a “Ok naman, maraming nagpartici-
card game utilizing the tic-tac-toe pro- pate. As I evaluate, natuto naman sila
cedure. But instead of numbers, Phys- (participants) kasi nasasagot naman
ics concepts, physicists, and Physics nila ang mga questions. In return,
units were used. we were able to gain funds,” said Dr.
All students were allowed to join Dario Logmao, Physics Department
and there was no limit to the number Head.
of cards players could use. Each game Dr. Logmao also took the opportu-
card costs PhP 10 and was playable nity to invite everyone in the upcom-
for all ten games. The first who fin- ing projects of the department includ-
ishes a given pattern such as diagonal, ing The Game of the Physicist, The
slash, X and P pattern would win in Physics Olympics, Physics Labora-
the game. tory Skills 2010 and Inter-University
Cash certificates were awarded Physics Quiz. He encouraged all TU-
to the grand prize winners including: Pians to participate and ensured that
Vincent A. Martinez, GAPT-2E; Ma- winners will be rewarded fabulously.
rie Eleanor Militante, BSECE-2B; and PA (M.A.S. Roa)
Joseph Silvestre, BSEE2A.
again as long as the project manage-
ment team will enclose supervision,”
Arch. Panganoron assured the safety
of the students and faculty members.
PA (M.R. Barredo and J.A. Caigoy)
 A 6 News The Philippine Artisan
June - November 2009

CIE Commemorates
Cabauatan Lines 8th in CE Licensure Exam
Educator’s Week Engr. Bryan Anthony Cabauatan, garnering 94.40 percentage, placed 8th in the November 2009 Civil En-
Intending to prove future educator’s proficiency, the College of Industrial gineering Licensure Examination leading the 45 passers of the Technological University of the Philippines-Manila
Education (CIE) celebrated its 31st founding anniversary bearing its theme Tech- (TUP-M) having 79 percent passing rate.
nology Education: Saan at Kailanman, Ating Kailangan at CIE Atrium, Septem- Professional Regulation Com- The said examination was given by Ace H. Habal, Milanie P. Jawerga,
ber 2-4. mission (PRC) announced that 2,257 the Board of Civil Engineering in Manila, Julie Ann S. Lara, Marilou L. Laya-
The celebration started with an open- finalists rocked the stage as singing and out of 4,878 passed the exam gain- Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, can, Marinor T. Leonidas, Henry P.
ing mass followed by a parade partici- dance competition began. ing a national passing rate of 46.27 Iloilo, Legazpi and Tacloban last Novem- Madera, Gener L. Malificiado, Don
pated by Association of Computer Edu- The said activities aim to enhance the percent. ber 21 and 22. Carlo G. Manalo, Shayne P. Man-
cation Students (ACES), Association of knowledge, sense of leadership, coopera- Among the 44 other passers of TUP- uel, Emily S. Mendoza, Jo-Ann C.
Electronics and Electrical Technology tion, determination and unity among CIE M were the following: April D. Atienza, Mercado, Rylene V. Naty, Paula
Students (AESTES), Association of Stu- students in terms of academic and sports Arman V. Austria, Andro B. Banzon, Vianca R. Palisoc, Lora Portia S.
dents in Industrial Arts (ASIA), Bachelor competitions. Leodegario P. Barrion, Jr., Ellaine C. Parpan, Nilo I. Pascual, Angelito
of Technical Teacher Education (BTTE), As part of the last day’s celebration, Bunag, Rex Rondeau P. Calderon, Rod- L. Patris, Shakespeare L. Pedernal,
Home Economic Club (HE club) and the coronation rites for Mr. and Ms. CIE erick B. Callos, Leah Criszel L. Capiral, Christine Mae P. Ramos, Maricel
League of Art Educators Pursuing Inge- 2009 was held at CIE Atrium. Germaine Catherine Joy C. Cesante, Russel F. Da- R. Ranola, Xy-za S. Sansaet, Ge-
nuity and Skills (LAPIS). Glizelle Cuevas (BSIE IA-2A) and Bryan vin, Lorelaine S. Dela Cruz, Leonard T. lie C. Talion, Alfred T. Urtal, Ray-
Afterwards, Dean Andres Z. Taguiam Falcatan (BSIE IA-3A), ASIA representa- Esber, Mark Anthony L. Escober, Ernan mond C. Villanueva, Jericho Neil
formally opened the event. He extended tives, were crowned as the Mr. and Ms. Jonell G. Falip, Fausto F. Fausto, Alma F. Villasin and Ma Paula C. Yuzon.
his remarks to the college professors who CIE ’09. P. Garcia, Rodel B. Garcia, Jasinne C. PA (B.A. Fabregas)
truly devoted their efforts in selflessly Moreover, ASIA was proclaimed the Engr. Bryan Anthony Cabauatan Garna, Ronaldo P. Gesmundo, Flaubert
molding the future leaders. over-all champion for the event. The cel- brings pride to TUP Community
ranking 8th in CE exam.
On the first two days of the celebra- ebration was spearheaded by the Univer-
tion, CIE conducted different activities sity Student Government (USG). “Unity,
namely Tuklas-Talino, extemporaneous yun talaga ang gusto naming ma-build up
speech and sports fest. Moreover, sweet sa mga CIE students,” Norwyn Escuro,
The group had set the amount of
PhP 2,400.00 per student for the trip CIT Celebrates conditioning; Yra Zusha Zafe (TUP-M),
Sewing; Reymond Pertez (TUP-M), Au-
voices and harmonious dancesteps of the CIE Governor stated. PA (J.S.Pumaris) which covered all the expenses for from page 1 tomotive; Marjorie Salvador and Mela-
transportation, meals, accommoda- nie Perez (TUP-M), Cooking; William

CIE visits Baguio City tion and other miscellaneous expens-

The College of Industrial Education (CIE) toured around the
summer capital of the Philippines, Baguio City, September 17-18.
The Educational Trip themed “A
journey to the Cordillera’s,” was
spearheaded by Dr. Apollo P. Portez,
Head of Professional Industrial Edu-
cation, for 3rd and 4th CIE students.
The students arrived at 6:30 in the
morning and spent their breakfast at
Burnham Park.
The group visited Mansion House,
Wright and Mines View Park, Good
Shepherd Convent, PMA, SITELL
Call Center where the Cultural Night
was held near the Strawberry Farm.
The masters of ceremony were Mr.
Randy Cabaron, Ms. Rhea Climaco,
Mr. Deo Baldestomo and Dr. Wil-
helminia Borjal.
Moreover, on the second day, the
students went to Strawberry Farm,
BSU Food Processing, GROTTO and
PAGASA where they were given free
time for shopping and boating.
es.
This program is a curricular com-
motion designed to provide them
with the first hand occurrence that
will strengthen their classroom learn-
ings applicable to industrial and en-
trepreneurial practices and operations
as well as environmental awareness
and conversation.
Furthermore, future educators
competed in a quiz bee led by Dr.
Cristina B. Celarta, Dr. Viola T. De-
los Reyes and Dr. Gabriel C. Sicam.
PA (S.G.M. Totanes)
Meanwhile, the exhibits from different
student organizations were showcased at
the CIT building 2nd floor followed by
a computer animation seminar conducted
at the IRTC 4th floor.
Moreover, a skills competition was
conducted with delegations from: TUP-
Manila (TUP-M), TUP-Cavite (TUP-C),
TUP-Taguig (TUP-T), TUP-Visayas
(TUP-V), Unibersidad de Manila (UDM)
and Eulogio Amang Rodriguez Institute
of Science and Technology (EARIST).
Furthermore, individual competi-
tions’ champs were as follows: Rafael
Q. Crespo (TUP-C) Electronics; Rowel
A. Godoyo (TUP-M), Lathe Machining;
Rome Jay C. Ferrer and Sidney Dani S.
Gelito (TUP-M), Mechatronics; Llanz Q.
Joseph (TUP-M), Refrigeration and Air-
S. Acevedo (TUP-T), CAD; John James
Abunton, Jester Aldritch Tamayo and
Deodelio Omas-As (TUP-M), Electrical;
Robertz Mhike M. Tolentino, Ray Am-
brose Tan and Agapito Guevarra (TUP-
M), Techno-Quiz; Antonio Alagos (TUP-
M), Welding; and Evan Rich Villegas and
Isaiah Karl Tomas (TUP-M), Robotics.
“It was a successful 3rd annual CIT
week, there were more participants and
a good number of exhibitors, so I would
say that it became better than the previous
ones.” noted by Dean Hilario.
To finish the event, CIT’s faculty
awarded the winners from different cat-
egories at the IRTC 4th floor, showing
how warm CIT’s faculty was. PA (M.L.
Eduarte)

KIT Meets TUP Students

TO PROMOTE cultural relationship between Filipinos and Koreans, four male students from Technological University of the Philippines-Manila flew to South Korea, October 26.

Through series of written, oral and psychological examinations, 30 applicants were screened
by the English department and Dr. Evangeline M. Dayap.
Successful applicants were Geo Raphiel I. Anico, BAS-ES 4A; Allan C. Carino BSCE 2B;
Mark Alvin F. Flores, BSME 2, and Mark John Benedict G. Rola BAM-IM 4A. The said stu-
dents resided in Kumoh National Institute of Technology (KIT) from November 2009 to Janu-
ary 2010. Unfortunately, Rola returned to Philippines immediately due to some health issues.
Students would be receiving PhP 15, 000 monthly allowance plus roundtrip airfare ticket
with full accommodations and 9-unit Korean culture and history class.
This undertaking was part of the Memorandum of Understanding between TUP and KIT as
requested by Dr. Hee Soo Yoon, Director of Language Education Center of KIT.
Office of the President issued Office Order No. 735 Series 2009 authorizing the English
department to screen and select students from 1st to 4th year to be sent in KIT.
This was first time that KIT invited TUP-M to send students to assist in the operation of the
English Village in Gyeonggi Province. PA (J.T. Costa and J.S. Pumaris)

College of Engineering
 The Philippine Artisan
June - November 2009
VITRUVIAN VIEW
F
or four years that this
university became my
portal of valuing my
education and build-
ing strong foundation to shelter
my dreams, I have been endur-
ing the absurdity and criticisms
of my friends for not having my
education with the better ones
or with those whose recogni-
tions are often associated with
their membership to the tele-
vised athletic leagues.
I must admit that I have that
regret of not entrusting my future
with these better ones for experi-
encing lot of anecdotes with my
university being misidentified.
This is like an indigestible rock in-
gested in my system. But this sort
of idealism is now changing and
gradually turning the rock into a
medicine pill, making it more and
more soluble with the triumphs
On My Mark
E
nclosed with our re-
sponsibilities as writ-
ers is the fact that
we have to deal with
university officials and other
people concerned with our un-
dertakings. But not all encoun-
ters are pleasant. Yes, some are
nice. Some are civil. Some are
disappointing. For reasons we
can’t directly point out, we still
deem it necessary to put civility
in every conversation, courtesy
call, and consultation.
We cannot deny the reality that
we do write most of our articles
with strong attack. We have our
most anticipated “Habulin Mo
Kung Kaya Mo” which doles
out the realization that we have
to know what we are denying to
see. For it is our choice, we have
to unleash even the most fetid is-
sue of an authority. Arbitrarily,
we bump into people. And we are
Realizing Metaphorical Acts of Entropy
brought by our university.
As I am writing this column
amidst the coldest state of my
lifetime in this land of 2ne1, Won-
der Girls, and kimchi, I realized
that much hope and determination
must evolve for our university to
attain the threshold of preparing
students to the real world of glo-
balization. Thus, improving the
governance in bringing the focal
point of progress to the real cries
of the tired scholars.
Entropy is simply defined as
the measure of total disorderliness
and randomness of a system. This
word has always been connotated
negatively for bringing disorder.
Being an entropic person means
being a savant to search for a
more sustainable future despite
disadvantages of chaotic disarray.
The term has much to do with
order and disorder. While some
of a system’s states may exhibit
patterns that are very orderly,
most of its states would be con-
sidered disorderly. Our university
changes through generations but
some changes will not justify that
we are leading and premiering
technology. Infrastructures may
not exempted from boorish treat-
ments, and foul comments. How-
ever, these doesn’t stop us from
writing because this is what we
ought to do. And we hold on to
our actions since we are guided
by our passion that justifies our
writings and we are supported by
a National Law – and we abide
it!
When we seek for approval of
our transactions or meticulously
gather data and interview people,
we do them with courteousness.
However, we can’t do away from
unacceptable instances. We have
a taste of degrading words, ter-
rifying look, and deafening si-
lence (for we get no response at
all). But what’s more thwarting
is some people try to take con-
trol over us. Insisting the editors
to do things is something we can
never allow. Yes we do recognize
the set-up that we are students
and that they are authorities. But
we are also writers and we have
to act as such and ignite the ide-
alisms of a true writer.
All things fall into the right
places. If they are justified ac-
cordingly by sincere and genuine
Opinion
be boosting but facilities are still
diminishing. We may be improv-
ing the physical aspect but the vi-
tal development is still missing,
upon which that essential must
start from within.
Our publication has undergone
almost intolerable criticisms.
Some members
tend to cry but
many remain “We are all heroes
firm on their waiting to be
ideologies.
From issues
unleashed despite
of immoral- disparity.”
ity, defamatory
mockery with
irrelevant questionings of our par-
ent’s rearing capacity and the alle-
gations of bringing pandemonium
to silence. But that stillness has
been manifested by the ignorance
that has emanated significantly to
those who feared to face some of
our shameful predicaments. Yet
any accusation will not justify our
purpose nor make us surrender
the idealism that our ancestors in-
stilled six decades ago.
When a system has more of
freedom, there are more possible
states for it to occupy; thus it has
False Barricades
concern – especially for the wel-
fare of the students, our greatest
stakeholders, then we give the as-
surance that we can be your portal
for materializing all those. How-
ever, if we are obviously used for
selfish strategies, we shall be your
critic
and this
shall “It is very simple. No
be dis- negative topic will be
cussed
prompt- written if no negative action
ly in the has been done. We say, we
proper
avenue.
write what we see.”
We
are a student publication and
we are a venue for reflecting the
image of our university. We are
a threshold for information dis-
semination. What the university
does is what we write. We shall
never break our ideals and bend
the truth for the sake of protect-
ing somebody’s image.
And we do not recognize the
existence of university elements
who claim to be barricades of
good governance and well-
rounded student welfare but evi-
dently do the other way. We can’t
more entropy. We are not asking
for an absolute freedom for it is
philosophically evil. What we are
asking is not a mere freedom but
the rights that are clearly stipulat-
ed in our constitution, rights that
will free us all from the shack-
les of egocentricity into a more
truthful and
synergistic
educational
system.
The
people who
often misun-
derstood the
nature of be-
ing an Artisan are the beginners.
The beginners are our common
detractors for they never learn nor
give chance themselves to under-
stand the right principles that we
promote. We are entropic who
never wish for disorder yet it is
the nature of a system to disorder
itself for its noble sake. Realizing
these metaphorical acts of entropy
is listening to our publication and
therefore appreciating most of our
students’ wellbeing.
Before, I never dreamed of be-
coming a hero until our very own
let this happen for we are obliged
to voice out the needs of our stu-
dents.
Critics we shall be. This is
not to degrade involved individu-
als, but to let everybody realize
that things should go into the
right track;
that if mis-
takes are
done, cor-
responding
actions and
precautions
should be
observed.
What is
the essence of having a campus
paper published with only good
issues as its contents if under-
lying not-so-good matters are
evident? Who shall protect the
welfare of abused students? How
their concerns are voiced out?
It is very simple. No negative
topic will be written if no nega-
tive action has been done. We
say, we write what we see.
For all the accusations and
degrading feedbacks we get, we
shed no tears. We take them as
A7
Geo Raphiel I. Anico
Efren Penaflorida made good Fili-
pino history as the CNN Hero of
the Year. We are all heroes waiting
to be unleashed despite disparity.
I am sure that Efren is a signifi-
cant proof of the growing diver-
sity of entropism. There are also
beginners who never believe on
what he is fighting for. The flame
of his advocacy may be different
from ours but the purity is as hot
as our fortitude for change.
Now that our university has its
new president, the highest ideal
for better change resides in him.
Dr. Olympio V. Caparas will face
the challenges of time to show his
endurance of sustaining his aspi-
rations into actions and to agitate
problems into suitable solutions.
Our publication is more than will-
ing to promote his deeds for bet-
terment and our trust will be his
sage.
Herewith, we are fearless on
voicing out the concerns of major-
ity and the sympathies of minority
as long as we believe that the end
will justify any form of turmoil
that for others are mere disciples
of stupidity.PA
Benjunar G. Barcoma
challenges. We understand peo-
ple who do not understand us. We
take it just like this: they deprive
themselves of the chance of un-
derstanding our undertaking, our
writings and our advocacy. The
task for us therefore is to open
their perception – wide enough
to understand our purpose.
We may be students. But in-
side the office and when our
works are concerned, we solely
consider ourselves writers. We,
therefore, have to firmly believe
in what is right and what is just.
And this explains why we are not
afraid of exposing the loopholes
of a certain office or a university
official.
Here’s the thing, we give back
what we receive. Just like respect
begets respect. And we voice out
what is seemingly obvious (be it
negative or positive issues) even
to the extent of stumbling into a
bigger person. In our line of work,
we are equal. We see no univer-
sity official or student leader. In-
stead, we consider everybody as
affecting factors of this univer-
sity. Therefore, actions should be
watched out. PA
 A 8 Opinion The Philippine Artisan
June - November 2009

Stratagem Francis Andrew A. Dy

Do you want to be a Hero?

florida who was awarded by CNN and
declared as the “2009 Hero of the Year.”
Thus it amazes and serves as an inspira-
tion for many of us especially the youth.
Even though Efren is neither a politician
nor a rich being, he had his own ways to
serve others. With his Kariton Klasrum,
man, student journalists cannot hide their
identities as their names are also published
in their releases. A student journalist’s life
is a lot more different from an ordinary
student’s life.
Life is more
complicated,
“By our own little
harassed by people who can’t understand
that you’re merely doing your job. You
make a lot of friends as well as enemies.
There are times when you can’t find ar-
ticles to write, there
are also times when
you get overwhelmed
to support them in a fight. Every one of
us inside the campus must be vigilant; it
doesn’t matter if you’re a member of the
publication or student government or just
an ordinary student. To become a hero, it
must start within us. By our own little
ways, together, we can make a difference.

ways, together,
he tried to reach the poor children and quite tiring by too many articles The wrongdoings of the giants and mon-
educate them. but exciting. that you don’t know sters in our premises will be barred as the
we can make a
E
Sometimes it makes me wonder, if all There are which one to finish shadow of our convergence will conquer

xtraordinary powers, relevant
skills and advanced equip-
ments. These are some req-
uisites that we often use to describe a
hero. Nowadays, this word seems to
be the most overused term. Fields of
sports, showbiz, politics, media and
even in our favorite cartoon show
there’s a hero. But as an individual, do
you think of such way on how to be-
come a hero?
It was 22nd of November when I have
read a news article about Efren Peña-
people will do what Efren Peñaflorida
did, will they also be called heroes? Lit-
erally, it can possibly happen but many
don’t realize that heroic actions depend
on a specific time and right situation.
Each of us has different personas and
whilst have our own way how to become
a hero for others.
Batman, Superman, Spiderman and
even Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy
have their own responsibilities in their
town, similar to a student journalist inside
his campus. Unlike Batman and Super-
difference.”
times when
people hate
you for what
you write and
you have no choice but continue to live
your life and act normally, as if nothing
is wrong. Even professors hate some of
our press releases. Especially those you
rubbed well on articles. You strive harder
than the rest to avoid giving those teach-
ers the chance to fail you.
You have lots of deadlines, aside from
your projects and assignments; you get
first. Not to mention
you have to do it
with school projects,
assignments, upcom-
ing exams, and imminent quizzes loom-
ing behind.
Even though being a student journal-
ist seems to be complicated, quitting is
a mortal sin for us. As long as there are
supporters from our co-students, we will
still fight and condemn wrongdoings in-
side our campus. Like superheroes, stu-
dent journalists call for their sidekicks
it all.
Heroes are not born heroes. People that
fantasize doing heroic things will never
become heroes. True heroes are the peo-
ple who do not think about being a hero;
they just do what is instinctive to them.
They do not bask in the glory of their ac-
tions. Hence, true heroes are the people
that you do not usually hear about. They
are always in the shadows and never in
the spotlight and they would not have it
any other way. PA

Fearless LINE Rafael G. Cultura

tied behind their backs with their faces
covered in mixed dirt and blood. They
looked pest by some sort of merciless
demonic monsters. Their disrespected
bodies were treated like worthless ani-
mals. These were too pale descriptions
compared to the ferocity and brutality of
the real picture of the crime. At that very
moment, I can hear the human beings cry
for help and grieve their suffering from
extreme agony and intense fear. You can
see in their faces the horror of great pain
Digging Hell
to stop a convoy on its way to file certifi-
cate of candidacy of his potential oppo-
nent for governorship of Maguindanao,
Datu Esmael Magundadatu.
In attempt to cover up the violent
crime, a backhoe and three shallow
graves were set up on a remote hillside.
Victims were found dumped in the pits.
Investigations showed that some were
buried alive.
Some were
found lying on “Philippines is said to
the monster with its need. Providing
enough nourishment such as allowing
local officials to be warlords; legitimiz-
ing Ampatuan’s private army; supplying
firearms making them untouchable and
ensuring the barbarians political victory
and control over what they want. Am-
patuan’s clan became so powerful hav-
ing so much wealth and food in a prov-
ince so poor and
hungry. In return,
they do their part
the admin for failure of providing escorts
requested by Magundadatu. They were
informed about the threat on the lives of
the people who joined the convoy. Still,
no action was done to prevent the mas-
sacre.
Hence, Arroyo will be accountable
for the reign of terror in the Philippines
for the past ten years. She was the one
benefited from the violence in Maguin-
danao resulting on too much abuse on
power and brutally assaulting the hu-

W
ho said that hell can only be
found after death? Think
again. Just have a tour in the
Philippines, dig some feet under and
you’ll see what hell really looks like.
One afternoon, as I entered the Phil-
ippine Artisan office, I’ve noticed my
co-editors were busy looking at some-
thing in front of the computer reacting
awfully and and had unpleasant ex-
pressions. In my curiousness, I joined
them and peeked on the monitor. For a
moment, I was speechless. I was com-
pletely shocked to what I saw. It was so
terrifying!
We’re actually looking at the hor-
rifying close-up photos of the brutally
killed victims of the Ampatuan Massa-
cre. The disfigured bodies were violently
shot at their skulls and genitals. Some
were molested and half-naked. Some
were beheaded. Some with their hands
of the struggle they’ve been through.
They were all dead – unarmed political
supporters, journalists who were in line
of duty, children, women and even just
passersby. Human’s blood flooded the
ground. After that, I had a hard time eat-
ing lunch.
Truly, the whole nation and the world
was disturbed by the November 23
Maguindanao Massacre. If the Philip-
pines was once considered as Asian’s
freest press, today our nation is entitled
to be the deadliest place for journalists.
The darkest hour of the Philippine
media as well as the bloodiest time of
Philippine politics happened for about
four hours. High powered fire arms
(more sophisticated than Armed Forces
and Philippine National Police weapons)
were used in killing 57 innocent people
at close range, in which 31 are journal-
ists. It is reported that at least 100 gun-
man was ordered by Andal Ampatuan Jr.
the blood-paint-
ed ground or
inside vehicles.
have a culture of impunity
The slaugh- with its rotten system of
ter crossed the
boundery of denial for justice... ”
law of morality
and humanity.
As the nation dig up the ground of dirt
and blood created by the killers, we find
hell hiding in the land of the Philippines.
Digging deeper, it should be remem-
bered that the whole senatorial slate of
the administration won in Maguindanao.
While Fernando Poe Jr., being patronized
by the Muslims as a god, received not a
single vote from at least three towns ver-
sus Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
As the issue of legitimacy was started
to be questioned by the Filipinos, PGMA
became dependent on her political al-
lies ever since. Being desperate to keep
herself in power, she continually feeds
s
in protecting Glo-
ria in her throne.
After all these
years of decep-
tion, violence and
pretensions, the
result is clearly
visible in the
massacre. This is where impunity takes
place. Because these barbarians were
confident that somebody higher would
cover up for them. Philippines is said to
have a culture of impunity with its rotten
system of denial for justice for hundreds
of extrajudicial killings since the start of
Arroyo’s regime. This is why Arroyo is
hesitant in applying full authority of law
to the Ampatuan clan because her head
is at stake if wrong move is committed.
So do you really think that Arroyo would
still capture Andal Jr. if the Filipinos did
not react too violently in the murder?
In addition, an account was blamed on
manity of civilians, journalists, children,
women, Filipinos and human beings. If
not because of power, impunity will not
be practiced and violence and corruption
will not be tolerated.
At the end of the day, it will be noted
in the Philippine history that Ampatuan
Massacre reflected the entire Arroyo de-
cade of regime. It is the darkest highlight
of the nine year of her stay in the posi-
tion, and it is how she will be remem-
bered.
The Ampatuan victims did not just
die in vain because they woke up the
sleeping consciousness of the people
towards the foul government we have.
But once the story starts to fade from the
headlines, the case will cover itself into
the dust. As we discovered the sanctuary
of these evils, let us not let them escape
and burry themselves back to the ground.
Until the justice for humanity is served.
PA

Unexpected Blunder Melchor L. Eduarte Jr.

Real time tactics

enrollment procedure imposes. It was
clearly seen how the students suffered
from hunger and unnecessary waiting
for the enrollment that could be done in a
day or two. The whole enrollment proce-
dure was tiring, students kept on waiting
for the University Student Government
(USG) and the university registrar to re-
lease their registration forms and it took
them long time before they could con-
in a way. Some were using connections, administration then we must blame our- implementation so that we could work
it could be relatives or close friends who selves as well, because we also take part hand in hand toward better results. If we
they know would entertain their impa- in it. just ignore this, then we were just con-
Years had passed and an alumnus could tributing in making the situation worse.
tience in following the procedure. It is
see changes in our university. But still the We are all grieving for change. We
really irritating that we were like bar- enrollment has not been resolved. It is like are not activists, but as students we have
barians who do testing a new prod- the right to demand better results, to ex-
not know how
“As students, we
uct with a mouse press ourselves with responsibility, and to
to be civilized but still we get the know the truth. Instead of blaming now
and be profes-
have the right to same bad result. and then, why don’t we try focusing to

A
tinue to the next step, while some had to Unfortunately, no the problem clearly and take the past as a
demand better
sional in facing
s a student, we are obliged to return and wait the next day only to find one has ever co- lesson to be learned.
these things. We

follow a set of rules and regu-
lations to maintain peace and
order. However, because of some ir-
regularities and pitfall situations, we
have to use tactics to achieve the goal
at any cost.
Our university’s enrollment procedure
was posted one week before the enroll-
ment. Easy as it may seem, students like
me thought that the enrollment would
improve as the early posting of the new
out that the situation is still unclear. As
the day passed, the students seemed to be
more exhausted and pessimistic in fin-
ishing the enrollment and some students
chose not to enroll because of the uneven
situation – the scent of regression started
to enter here.
Students were forced to execute dirty
tactics to finish the task, throwing away
their conscience and disregarding that
they were hurting their fellow TUPians
results”
ordinated the stu- The enrollment procedure is a seri-
know that these dents as well as ous issue inside our university. It is one
situations can’t the USG to know example of how effective a university is
be removed our side regarding in providing good service for its students.
from the system the process that Let us broaden our view in forming the
but is it the only way we could solve the they were imposing. It is like preparing a enrollment procedure, it has been a prob-
product without taking suggestions from lem for many years and it’s time for us to
problem? I don’t think that it is conve-
your consumers for improvement. revitalize the student’s trust as well as to
nient if we tolerate this, the same as we The technology around us is rapidly add vigor in their hearts as they enter the
hate graft and corruption in our country. changing as the time passes. Let us be university. PA
If we would blame the staff and the open to changes but be fair enough in the
 The Philippine Artisan
June - November 2009
Provisions
I
f there’s one virtue in
life that people must
learn to create a well-
rounded mankind, that
would be honesty.
I have nothing against the gen-
eration we are belonging today,
but as I keenly perceive, our gen-
eration seems to loose its adher-
ence to moral principles and stan-
dards. As far as singularities are
concerned, it is such a depressing
fact that as time progresses our
mindsets are gradually diverted
away from the moral practices
our elders taught us. This might
probably have been brought by
the proliferation of new culture
norms that tend to disintegrate
our classical teaching in life. As
a matter of fact, the youth today
is becoming more socially ag-
gressive, hence, it is very feasible
that we sometimes fall short on
Ang Manunuman
S
a loob ng animnapung
taon, nanatiling
matatag sa kabila ng
mga kaliwa’t kanang
kontroberisya, at hindi nati-
tinag sa pagbubunyag ng kato-
tohanan, kabulastugan ng mga
tiwaling opisyal sa loob ng un-
ibersidad, malaki man o maliit,
ang ating pinakamamahal na
publikasyon – ang Philippine
Artisan.
Halos anim na dekada nang
naghahatid ng mga impor-
masyong dapat ihatid sa inyo,
mga kapwa ko estudyante. Mag-
ing ang mga bagong imprastrak-
turang ginagawa ngayon sa loob
ng ating unibersidad ay hindi
nakaliligtas sa mga mapanuring
tingin ng publikasyon, na patuloy
na naghahanap ng kasagutan sa
mga katanungang nangingibabaw
sa halos lahat ng TUPian.
Lingid sa kaalaman ng lahat,
ang Philippine Artisan ay hindi
Of Honesty and Character Integrity
some aspects of our moral sound-
ness. It is an alarming sign that
should plunge deep in our ethical
consciousness.
Some people may be cogni-
tive that the youth today, or the
students (in our case) is different
from the ‘ideal’ youth the soci-
ety tries to mold us. We’ve
been enduring doubts with
our virtue and our integrity
“Sensibility to
humane aspects of cheating is a crime but not
is always in question. From
various point of views, we
lack some aspects in our individuality is always everybody is aware that it
well-being that need to suf-
a factor and honesty taint on our personality.
fice for our total wholeness.
Such blots in our personali- speaks for someone’s When someone cheats, he
ty may be constantly treated
and improve. But through
the test of time, dishonesty
seems to be a formidable sick-
ness.
It basically kicks off with the
question, how far can you be
trusted as a student? Most prob-
ably, we are aware of the “under-
the-table-operation” some stu-
dents plan during major exams or
the typical pangongodigo and for
even better results, they have this
“cheating arrangement” before
taking part in an examination.
There had been various modus in
lamang nakilala sa pagbubulgar
ng mga katiwalian at baho ng
isang tiwaling elemento ng TUP,
gayundin ang mga mapang-abu-
song opisyal, maging mga kalo-
kohan ng estudiyante. Subalit na-
rarapat lamang na maintindihang
ikaw, ako, tayong lahat ay apek-
tado nito. Kaya’t kredibilidad ng
mga sulatin nito ang higit na ki-
nikilala.
Naibahagi din natin sa isang
prestihiyosong gawad parangal
para sa mga natatanging debuho
at likha ng malayang kaisipan na
maituturing pangmulat sa mga ta-
ong ganid sa kadiliman at bingi sa
katotohanan. Tulad nito, ang PA
ay nabigyan ng pagkakataon na
mapili at mapabilang na finalist sa
nakaraang 5th LaSallian Scholar-
ium Awards 2009. Tinutukoy dito
ang sobrang paggamit ng isang
opisyal sa kanyang posisyon sa
ating unibersidad at maging ang
pang-aapi nito sa mga estudyante
na wala namang dahilan.
Gayon din, ang mabigyan ng
pagkakataon na makilahok sa mga
patimpalak at seminar – work-
shop, sa loob o labas ng uniber-
sidad, upang mahasa ang aming
talento sa pagsusulat at madagda-
gan pa ng maraming kaalaman at
Opinion
s
cheating, although some would
insensitively pretend they don’t
see their classmates cheat the
exam, as if they don’t care being
cheated too. It is a nearly inevi-
table deed for us students as ma-
jority I can say have committed
this. You might not be aware that
you have unconsciously cheated
Everybody knows that
foreshadows a harmful
credibility.” is not only being unfair
your professors. Cheating in any
from is unhealthy and it gets even
worse when it becomes a habit.
Ironically, most people who
commit cheating are not really
academically incompetent or in-
capable, they are usually com-
pelled by their weak ego and
thus, were defeated by their fear
of failure. They resort to being
dishonest just to get hold of their
confidence in making things go
placidly in their favor. In this
case, students cheat because they
A.S.A.L.
karunungan para sa kapakanan ng
aming publikasyon.
Subalit, sa harap ng mga
parangal na natatamasa at gawad
pagkilala ng ating publikasyon,
hindi mawawala ang kaakibat na
mga suliranin at pasanin. Mga
problemang siyang sumusubok sa
katatagan ng Artisan bilang isang
publikasyon tulad ng mga negati-
bong pang-usisa sa kakayahan
at abilidad nito, sa kadahilanang
ito ay pina-
mamalakad
ng mga “Ang pagsusulat
estudyante la-
ay isang larangan
mang.
Mga tanong ng pagpapahayag.”
ng pagdudu-
da sa mga
nailathalang
artikulo, na kung saan kinuha at
ibinase ang mga impormasyon.
Mga taong nasa paligid lamang
na pilit sinusubok ang tibay at
paninindigan ng Artisan. Dahil
sa aming pinagmamalaking arti-
kulong ‘Habulin Mo Kung Kaya
Mo’ na siyang gumigising sa
mga nagtutulug-tulugang opisyal,
kami ay hindi nabubuwag.
Ang pagsusulat ay isang laran-
gan ng pagpaphayag. Ito ang
boses ng mga damdaming humi-
lack self-satisfaction and they
think the only way to withstand
the pressure is to cheat. Howev-
er, it is dishonesty that destroys
the integrity of a student and for
worse, the credibility of the aca-
deme itself. Who would believe
that this university would pro-
duce the finest students if most
of its students cheat dur-
ing exams?
to their professor but to
his co-students as well.
As mere individuals, dishonesty
always takes part in our person-
ality that is, everyone has the ca-
pability to cheat or tell a lie but
of course, no one is entitled to do
so. Thus, it is not chance-related
but rather a desire-driven deed.
Students cheat because they want
to.
Certainly, we are being trained
in this institution as future pro-
fessionals and doing so requires
moral etiquettes. Professional-
hiyaw, diwang nais maibahagi
at isang talentong hindi manan-
akaw.
Sinasabing ang aming mga
lathalain ay huwad. Produkto ng
pawang kasinungalingan at im-
bento lamang. Lahat ng ito’y wala
raw katotohanan at walang base-
han. Subalit, kami ay nanatiling
matatag sa kabila ng mga samu’t
saring batikos na ipinupukol sa
amin. Bakit? Katotohan lamang
ang aming ki-
nikilala at ka-
totohanan din
lamang ang
aming
data.
san-
At para sa
impormasiyon
ng nakarara-
mi, ang mga artikulong aming isi-
nusulat ay dumadaan sa masusing
preparasyon. Mula sa pagkuha ng
mga detalyado at komprehensi-
bong dokumento, pakikipanayam
upang lubos na makakuha ng mga
balanseng impormasyon, hang-
gang sa mismong pagsusulat nito
ay dumadaan kami sa butas ng
karayom.
Anumang negatibong komento
ang ipukol sa amin, mananatiling
buhay ang PA. Magiging maalab
A9
Mark Leilan O. Tanglao
ism not only comprises a huge
body of knowledge for a given
field but also a full sense and un-
derstanding of right from wrong
and good from bad. Sensibility
to humane aspects of individual-
ity is always a factor and honesty
speaks for someone’s credibility.
Honesty is indeed just an epit-
ome of one’s integrity. We may
be challenged by a simple test
of honesty and if we fail, it only
shows that we are morally unfit.
As students, we should evaluate
ourselves as to what extent some-
one can trust us. Dishonest acts
such as cheating only deprive us
the chance of being trusted by
others. We should bear in mind
that cheating is never an option. It
only reflects how weak a person
is, that he/she fraudulently take
advantage over others instead of
relying on his/her strength.
***
In the end, we can never cheat
other people’s judgment. If some-
one labeled you a liar or a cheat-
er, you must live with that. Who
knows the last person you have
cheated is yourself. Be honest,
even if others are not. PA
Jeffry A. Caigoy
ang tunay na adhikain naming
maghatid ng mga impormasyong
dapat ninyong malaman kahit na
ito ay may kapalit na hindi maka-
tarungang pagtrato ng nasa posi-
syon.
Walang patutunguhan ang
pagsasawalang-kibo sa kabila ng
mga naghuhumiiyaw na isyu ng
ating lipunan ngayon, partikular
na sa ating unibersidad. At iyan
ang aming obligasyon. Gisingin
ang mga tulog na diwa at kama-
layang nasusugatan na. At wala
kaming ibang ibig kundi ang
maintindihan ng lipunan ang am-
ing misyon bilang mga marapat
na MANUNULAT.
***
Ang sa akin lang, bakit hindi
tayo magtulungan at magkaisa sa
pamamagitan ng pagsagawa ng
mga sinumpaang responsibili-
dad. Irespeto ang aming tungku-
lin at galangin ang mga adhika-
ing kaakibat ng dedikasyon sa
organisasyon. Makibahagi sa
pag-usong ng ating unibersidad.
Tupdin ang mga adhikain. Tigilan
ang di magandang gawain. Sama
– sama nating ipamalita ang kato-
tohanan makakatulong din sa atin
sa pag-abot nito. Ang Sa Akin
Lang…PA
 A 10
Ate PInyacolada
Akala namin may hangganan ang isyu
sa ating mga “butihing” ZAIDOG pero
mukhang wala silang kadala-dala. Sabi
nga nila, ginagawa lang daw nila ang
trabaho nila... Hmmm, SURE KAYO?
TRABAHO? OH SUMOSOBRA NA-
MAN ATA ANG PAGKAKAINTINDI
NYO SA TRABAHO NYO?
Ang isyu: Isang Alumnus ang napa-
padalas ang dalaw sa TUP hindi dahil
trip niya lang kung hindi dahil dati si-
yang student leader sa TUP. Nangyari’y
magkasunod na araw na ang naabutan ni
ALUMNUS sa front desk ay si ATENG
(pasensiya po) PINYACOLADA. Mag-
kasunod na araw na magkaibang depar-
tamento at tao ang pakay niya. Pero ang
salubong ni Ate PInyacolada ay ganito:
“Bakit ka ba laging nandito? At iba’t
ibang departamento ang pinupuntahan
mo?” Take note: Maangas ang tono nito.
Walang bahid ng kahit pagtataka man
lang. Sumagot si alumnus, napikon sa
tanong ni Ate: “Alumnus po ako dito,
ung dinadalaw ko po mga kakilala ko.
At may importante po akong kailangan
sa kanila.”
Ang Punto: Hindi nakakapagtakang
mangilan-ngilan lang ang bumabalik na
graduate sa TUP kasi naman may mga
gwardiya ritong bongacious kung um-
asta. Konting respeto lang naman ang
kailangan para sa mga kapatid nating
mga alumni. Dahil kung hindi maayos
ang pakikitungo ng mga gwardiyang
itech sa kanila, malamang imbes na
maambunan ng BIYAYA ang uniber-
sidad galing sa mga matatagumpay na
mga alumni, eh baka tamarin silang
dumalaw. Sayang naman…
Opinion
HABULIN MO ON
-ST
KUNG KAYA MO! OP ]
]
M
ga katoto at mga katata! Heto na naman ang inyong lingkod upang magsambulat ng mga
kabahuan, kalansahan at kung anu-ano pang mga mala-basurang gawain dito sa ating ma-
hal na Unibersidad. At siyempre dahil bagong taon, mas espesyal ang ating mga panauhin
sa isyung ito. Kaya sa mga pasaway na kinakabahan dyan, mas lalo pa kayong kabahan
dahil baka isa na kayo sa mga ilalantad namin at maging buena-mano para sa taong 2010.
Hala sige basa!
Beklung Can
Opener
Ang isyu: Gusto niyang magdirek
ng mga beauty pageant sa ibang kole-
hiyo kahit hindi naman siya taga-roon.
Kampante nga naman si loka dahil ang
Gov at Vice Gov ng kolehiyong nagbo-
board exam ay kapartidong nagma-
madali niya. Subalit nagulantang ang
chaka bells na bibig ng beklung can
opener ng hindi siya ang kinuha para
magdirek. Syempre galit to death ito!
At kung anu-anong parinig ang ginawa
pag pumapasok ito sa opisina ng Uhug-
ing Stupidents Gang. Naku ate, hindi
mo ba naintindihan? Wag ganun, kung
totoong hanap nyo ay patas at ma-prin-
sipyong student leadership, matuto kang
tumanggap at umintindi ng sitwasyon.
Isa pang isyu nito: Ang paninin-
gil ng Php250.00 sa kapwa graduating
students niya upang manood lamang
ng stage play sa UP!!! Teka ate, du-
maan ba ito sa USRTC? alam ba to ng
OSA? Di ba kinuwestyon ka ng Gov
niyo at hinanapan ka ng mga papeles?
Pero wala kang ipinakita. Naku naman
buti na lang hindi ka nanalo dahil kung
hindi BONGGANG BONGGANG ma-
niningil ka ng ganyan sa mga kaawa-
awang mga estudyante na santambak
na nga ang gastos! Oh baka naman pi-
naayos mo yung natirang pera sa can
opener mong ngipin? Tsk. Tsk. All out
ka na daw para manira sa makakalaban
nyong partido sa susunod na student
election. Kung kami sa iyo ayusin mo
muna pangungurakot mo. ST-udent ka
pa lang, ganyan ka na. Pano kaya kung
full pledged teacher ka na?
(clue: do-re-mi-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do) Ay
may naulit yata?!
The Philippine Artisan
June - November 2009
[N
ni TEK
ang loka sa mga kasama. Pupunta siya
Betty is back! sa event hindi para tumulong kundi
Tapos na ang serye ni MS. Betty sa Ka- para MANOOD! Ano ka? Chakang au-
fams pero mukhang nandito pala siya
dience na puro porma at ka-ekekan lng
just to prove na may bahong itinatago
ang alam?
ang ganda niya. Well, TUPians we have
3. Isang pageant ang ginanap noong cel-
our own version here at matatagpuan
ebration ng kanyang kolehiyo at si Ms.
siya sa opisina ng Uhuging Stupident
Betty ay isa sa mga organizer sa nasa-
Gang. Isa siyang bise gobernadora ng
bing event. Pagkamalas-malas nga na-
kolehiyo ng mga matatalinong eng-
man at si churvang baklitang itech ang
eng. Ito ang isyu… Inakala ng lahat na
natoka para ayusin ang mga pang-pin-
magaling ang babaitang itech. Bakit
ansyal na bagay. Aba’y ang gaga! Tina-
hindi? Fluent ang loka sa Ingles at
maan nanaman ng katamaran at ipinasa
Filipino. Pero ang baklechi, hanggang
sa isang estudyanteng walei namang
salita lang palei. Kumbaga puro salita,
alam sa bagay na iyon. KALOKA ta-
WALA NAMANG NAGAWA. Mada-
laga ang katamaran powers mo!
las naman siyang makitang nakatam-
Ang punto: Batid namin na ang mga
bay sa opisina nila. Pero hindi para
dabarkads (kuno) sa opisinang iyon
tumulong kundi para maging certified
ay hindi mo kapartido Ms. Betty La
PASAWAY!
Chorva. Pero inuluklok ka diyan hindi
para sa kanila KUNDI PARA SA MGA
Ito ang kanyang mga isyu:
ESTUDYANTENG UMAASANG
1. May pa-rentahan ng calculator at T-
MAY MAGAGAWA KA! Dahil dyan
square ang kanilang opsina. Ang chor-
sa nakakaloka mong katamaran, eh
vang babaita, kahit aware siyang may
nagkalurkey-lurkey na din ang mga
student na rerenta, kahit kaharap na
event ninyo.
niya, kahit ilang daliri lang ang distan-
Isyu pa dito ang pag-organize nyo
sya ay dedma lang ang loka. Makailang
mg Mr. and Ms. COkE, na gusto nyong
beses na nangyaring naroon at kasama
kuning stage director ay si baklitang
niya sa opisina ang isang co-officer
CAN OPENER na hindi nyo naman
niya na nagkataong malayo sa pintuan.
kakolehiyo kasi kapartidong nagmama-
Pero ang chakang baklechi, talagang
dali niyo lang! Panghuli, may balak ka
hindi tumayo sa sofa para asikasuhin
uling tumakbo ngayong student elec-
ang estudyante. Si co-officer pa niya
tion. In Fairness sa lakas ng kaloob-
ang umasikaso! Hay naku… tamadita
looban at kasu-kasuan mo! Posisyon
pa ang loka! Eh samantalang busy ang
na habol mo hindi na para tulungan
co-officer niya at walei naman siyang
ang mga estudyante! Ngayon pa lang,
ginagawa!
matapang naming sasabihing wag na-
2. Isa pa ay pag may activities ang ka-
man sana maluklok TAMADITANG
nilang opisina. Ay grabesh to the nth
BAKLUCHI!
power ang pagkatamad tumulong ng
(clue: Kung fan ka ng MELAson, kilala
bakleching itech! Kahit kaplastikan
niyo na ‘to!)
man lang ay never been shown pa rin
 The Philippine Artisan
June - November 2009 Opinion A 11
mga kachurvahan: kakalurkey na attitude at sa sobrang talagang makapag-yabang ang loko at
The late BOOMER OA niya, as in Over Reacting ang dra- nagbanggit pa ng mga opisyales to the
Hay naku naman nakakalurkey talaga Unei, nangyari ito ng maging ma, ay makakasama siya sa ating mga highest level… Bongga di ba?)
itech na for this time sa loob naman ng
estudyante ni Prof. Beklitong Eklaber pasaway na mga panauhin. At eto pa, si Hell Boy ay nagpris-
isang season (semester), eh, itong echo-
ang isang handsome pero isang promdi Still remember ang kachurvahan ni inta maging adviser ng inyong abang
serang frog na professor na nagmula student. Magaling si promdi student at Prof. Beklitong Eklaber? Well, si Hell organisasyon. Hmmmm?! Why kaya?
sa Kolehiyo ng Pinong Arte ay mara- nasa dean’s list pa itech. Malakas ang boy ang nag-tip sa amin nun. (kaya Hindi kaya may kachorvahang bina-
ming kaeklabuhang ginagawa. Ang dating ni promdi student kaya pati si Prof. Beklitong Eklaber, alam mo na balak itetch para macontrolness ang
siste nitong echoserang frog na profes-
beklu ay hindi napigil ang sarili at nag- kung sino ang nag-chever sa iyo!). publikasyon. Well, well, well, hindi
sor na ito ay ang mga maduduming sal- ing hayok sa kanya. Dahil sa pangan- Langit, lupa, impiyerno… oops! Teka pwede yan bakla.
ita na lumalabas sa kanyang bunganga gati, ang lokong beklu, todo research lang, hindi nagmula si Hell boy sa Nakakalurkey naman talaga etong
Hala!para palang halimaw? sa background ni promdi student at pati impiyerno kundi sa Kolehiyo ng mga si Hell Boy at with matching pabalik-
Bad word no. 1. Bigla itong nagsasali-ang cellphone number ng lolo mo ay Metal. Pero mukhang ang mga buhok balik pa siya nung panahong naghah-
ta sa harap ng klase na “may ET*TS sa hindi pinalagpas. sa kanyang ulo ay unti-unting na- anap kami ng adviser. Ehem! Chaka-
noo” na kung tutuusi’y walei na iyon Pangalawei, Kampante naman si susunog dahil sa kabaluktutan ng ugali bells ha! May nai-smell kaming modus
sa topic ng kanilang klase. promdi student na friendshipness lang niya. Nagsimula ang isyu noong nag- operandi. Yun nga lang, kulang ang
Bad word no. 2. Ayon pa sa mga ba- ang habol ni Beklu pero iyon ay very punta siya sa opisina ng inyong ling- powers mo para kami makumbinsi to
deth ay walei din itong sinasanto sa wrong palei! One time, niyaya ni Prof. kod upang magbigay ng impormasyon the max!
pagsasalita sa klase. Nagyari itech Beklito na mag-overnight kasama si kay Beklitong Eklaber. Noong una ay Ang punto: GUMAGAWA KAMI
noong hanapin niya sa klase ang isa promdi student pero siya’y bigo dahil happiness to the highest level kami NG DYARYO PARA SA MGA
sa mga badeth at sinabing… “Nasaan deadma lang si handsome guy sa offer. at may contributor na para sa column ESTUDYANTE HINDI PARA SA
si_____? Buntis na naman?” Sakit sa Dahil sa pangyayaring itech, positive- na ito. Pero kalurkey talaga ang mga PERSONAL NA INTERES NG
bangs di ba??? ness na sa pagdududa si promdi stu- sumunod na mga pangyayari! Parang KUNG SINO MAN. Kung gusto mo
Bad word no. 3. Ito pa ang malala, sin-
dent. Hindi pa natapos ang kalansahang na-uber naman sa pagka-excited si ng ora-oradang release, dapat ay gu-
abihan din niya ang isa sa mga badeth ginagawa ni beklu kay promdi student. Hell boy at naging very wrong na ang mawa ka na lang ng sariling mong
na… “ay! nalaglag common sense oh! Akalain mo ba naman, everyday, every mga kilos ng lolong itech. At dahil sa dyaryo dahil hindi kami instrumento
pulutin mo! pulutin mo!” At nasundan minute and every second eh todo suyo excited ka, magkakasama na kayo ni upang gamitin mo para sa kayabangan
pa ng mga katagang “eh, tanga ka pala pa rin si beklu kay student lalo na sa Beklitong Eklaber sa isyung itech! mo! Empleyado ka ng unibersidad at
eh! gaga ka pala eh! impaktita ka! pa-oras ng klase nila. Effortness talaga si Unang banat. Ilang araw ang lu- sana kumilos ka na ayon sa estado
lengkera!” oh di ba? para siyang di pro-
beklu sa pangangamusta kay promdi mipas noong isumbong niya si Prof. mo! Dahil kung gusto mong galangin
fessor kung magsalita. student at one time tinawag niya ito at Beklitong Eklaber at kami’y nagulat ka ng iba, dapat marunong ka ding gu-
Bastusan to the highest level ang dra-
biglang kindat with matching kagat labi nang bumalik siya mula sa kawalan. malang sa kapwa mo. (clue: it’s nice
ma ng echoserang frog na itech. Kung pa ang drama! So yucky di ba? Aba’y bongga talaga ang sinabi niya to be happy).
titignan ang code of ethics for teachers Dahil sa mga nasabing kachurvahang sa amin. “Kelan kayo magre-release?
ay labag ang ginagawa nitong echo- ginawa ni Beklitong Eklaber, eh nag- Excited na kasi akong mabasa ‘yung
serang frog na professor sa mga naka- ing traumatic mode si promdi student habulin”. Kalurkey talaga ang speech ***
kaawang badeths ng ating unibersidad. na umabot na sa pagkawalei ng gana ng lolo mong itech (Excited kang
Hay naku talaga! Magkokak-kokak ka niya sa pag-aaral. Kalurkey talaga ang mabasa yung chinever mo? o gus-
na nga lang habang nagpapackage ka outcome ng ginawa mong kalansahang to mo lang ipag-mayabang sa mga
ng design mo sa pagtuturo! (clue: I’ll dabarkads mo? Tarush!). Siyempre Grabe na talaga itech at pabongga na
beklu ka! HINDI BA DAPAT MAGING
be back coz hindi kita tatantanan.) ng pabongga ang mga powers ng ating
MAGANDANG EHEMPLO KA SA ang inyong lingkod, control pa din
MGA ESTUDYANTE MO? AT HINDI sa aming temperatures at inintindi na mga bisita ngayon. Feeling bitin pa
ANG PAGIGING MANYAK SA KA- lang na excited talaga siya. rin ba kayo? Well, wag kayo mag-ala-
Prof. Beklitong NILA? Kung kami sa iyo, tigilan mo na Pangalawang banat. Dahil sa la dahil siguradong may kasunod pa
Eklaber ang kalansahan mo. NAKAKAHIYA pag-intindi naming excited lang ta- ang isyung ito! Hangga’t may bahong
Natural na lang sa atin ang maka-en- nagtatago, kalansahang hindi masik-
KA! NATURINGANG MAY PINAG- laga si Hell boy, hindi na lang namin
counter ng mga manyak, but this time mura at mga kabulastugang nakaka-
ARALAN KA PA NAMAN! Kalurkey pinansin ang asta niyang iyon. Pero
eh bongga talaga ang mga kalurkeyhan suka, hindi pa din kami titigil upang
talaga! Hay… bumalik pa din ang lolo mo noong
ng espesyal nating bisita. Nanggaling isiwalat ang lahat ng mga ito. At para
sumunod na araw at kalurkey talaga
siya sa departamento ng mga pisikal. sa mga masuswerteng mga bisitang
ang kabastusang ipinakita sa aming
Kung hahalukayin natin ang kanyang naisulat namin… Isang malaking
educational background ay bonggang-
Hell boy (the opisina. Bumanat na naman si Hell
BHELAT ang sa inyo! HABULIN
bongga talaga ang galing ng beklitong
whistle blower) boy at as usual, naghahanap na naman
MO KUNG KAYA MO! PA
Kapag sinabing whistle blower, al- siya ng release but this time medyo
itech! Pero ganun din kabongga ang serious mode na ang banat niya. Sin-
ways naman na tinatago ang identity
kalansahang mahuhukay mo sa berde abi niyang magrereport na daw siya
niya lalo na’t may pagka-sensitibo
niyang dugo. Siguro’y hindi na talaga sa opisina ni president kapag hindi
ang sitwasyones na ini-reveal niya to
makamot ni beklu ang kanyang kakati- pa lumabas ang dyaryo (desperado na
the end powerness. Pero dahil sa na-
han at pati ang kanyang estudyante ay
chinever to death! Paano? Heto ang
A 12 Opinion The Philippine Artisan
June - November 2009

Editorial
Deferring Acute Actions
Notice how high our government officials’ perseverance is today
that the election period is just a few months away!
The season has set off for our political leaders to fill all advertisement
spaces and all possible time slots for infomercials. This is the time of their
term where they have never been most visible that you can see them now
in posters, shirts, and caps – assuring that they will remain government
officials.
This is not just an indication that the Filipinos are about to choose who to
lead this nation. It is an obvious reminder that we must not let ourselves be
fooled again by politicians who only recognize us during election period.
Six years in a public post is more than enough for an official to do his
duties in serving his constituents and materialize projects for the betterment
of his territory. Yet these six years, by all means, are wasted for some. And
six years of evaluating these politicians should have prepared us for the May
2010 elections. At this point of time, we should have determined who are bet-
ter and who are show offs.
We do not need short-term leaders. Instead, we should look after long-
term leaders who would lead the nation properly in years.
Have you noticed how other aspiring politicians, from being no ones,
sprouted like mushrooms and became advocates of peace, progress, good
education and job for all? Have you already seen print ads and infomercials
saying that our incumbent government officials who already filed their candi-
dacy are still the best leaders we have?
The best question to answer, however, is “Have we felt progress and sa-
vor a better Philippines for six years?” You can see them now bloat all their
abilities
A lot of Presidentiables are laid in front of us. We have Manny Villar who
claims to be pro-poor, Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino who says he’s principled,
Gilbert Teodoro who is believed to be good and intelligent, Joseph Estrada
who asserts he’s one with the masses, and many more. But only few are genu-
ine leaders. This is the best time for us, voters, to draw a better future for our
country. Let us not prove once again our ignorance. Be not victims of selfish
political tactics. Be Filipinos. Be real voters.
The May 2010 election doesn’t just mean selecting the name of a posi- Duh Filipit Artihan: Uncovered Perspective
tional candidate. Be not blinds and realize that it is the future of millions of by Mark Leilan O. Tanglao
Filipinos that is at stake. Be not self-seeking people who feed current needs. A spoof is usually far more intriguing than the reality itself.
And more than expected, we TUPians get affected by our future admin- Through years, the Philippine Artisan has been recapturing its freedom of expression from
istration. Whether we like it or not, we get dragged by our future President’s unjust authorities who consistently deprive us the rights student publication should at least
plans for college education since we are in a state university. We don’t know have. Just last semester, we pompously released our special issue, which for the past two years
what we shall become ‘say five years from now. Who knows if we will still has been banned for publishing, the “Duh Filipit Artihan”.
be a university with trash facilities or we shall be the best-equipped and fully-
furnished school? This official lampoon of the Philip- events. It barely differs because of its as not to mislead readers. In our case as
And therefore, we take part in leading our university through choosing the pine Artisan is yet another disputable witty and humorous language and con- writers, writing a spoof article doesn’t
best leader there is. This is the right time for us to practice good decision mak- subject for student-concerned officials cept of approach. mean mockery at all. It is just a restate-
ing. Choosing not to vote has never been an option. Perceiving that nobody of the university. Questions on whether However, we truly cannot escape criti- ment of whatever issue everybody needs
deserves the position entitles us from no to vote notion. We say, not at all! We a lampoon should be placed formally cisms and derogative feedbacks regard- to be informed of (in a drolly manner).
strongly acclaim that having stance and by at least choosing from the roster of on the circulation. Should it be a part of ing our lampoon release. Some com- Simply put, the lampoon issue intends
candidates the best option (though he’s not that good yet) is the best thing we the student organ? Is it healthy to read, plains on too vulgar words that can make not to mock and scorn personalities and
can do for the country at the moment. content-wise? the paper look crappy and sensational. subjects, but merely to provide readers
Shutting your mouth, closing your eyes, and not even having single par- With its comical and satirical form, Just then, an office called our attention an entertainment through lighter staging
ticipation in the upcoming election is like watching your dying mother with- a lampoon is generally an entertainment- upon the said matter saying that its con- of timely events and topics.
out giving due attention. bound reading. It is supposed to be in- tents are unfit for students. Lastly, PA holds its limitations in Cam-
Therefore, as students, we are anticipated to participate in the National formal and colloquial, although strict PA runs through a procedure and ed- pus Press Freedom. If an issue needs to
Election and filter all impure leaders for not all acclaimed leaders are real. guidelines on language should be ob- iting policies. Before a paper can reach be publicly disseminated, as journalist
Strainers we must become. served. The language can be explicit but the printing press, it should pass through we are going to put across everything in
Now, can you say you have trashed crap leaders? PA still journalistic. The major contexts of a tedious editing procedure. Likewise, black and white. Be it in a form of news,
a lampoon are spoofs – about anything we are obliged to abide and follow features, comics or spoofs, transparency
timely and relevant in season. Though it guidelines on our every print releases as is our priority. Journalistic ideals encom-
can cast attack on the particular subject stated on our Constitution and By-Laws. pass our works. PA
being ridiculed, a spoof would always Therefore, every release is painstakingly
mean just a lifely sketch of the current proofread and managed appropriately so

SABI NILA... Sa panulat nina Brian A. Fabregas at Jenilyne S. Pumaris

Ika-7 ng Enero, taong 2010, bumisita sa ating unibersidad ang isang kandidato sa pagkapangulo ng bansa na si dating De-
fense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro. Ito ay naglayon na isagawa ang “A Student Hour with Gibo.” Bilang isang TUPian,
ano sa iyong palagay ang motibo niya sa pagpunta rito sa unibersidad?
The Official Student Publication of the Technological University of the Philippines - Manila
“Siguro nangangampanya, pero concern
lang din siya sa ating mga estudyante,
very logic din kasi ‘yung mga sagot niya.
EDITORIAL BOARD
Every question, nasagot niya. Gibo talaga
Geo Raphiel I. Anico & Benjunar G. Barcoma Editors-in-Chief
ako ever since at para sa akin, walang
Mark Leilan O. Tanglao Associate Editor - English
Francis Andrew A. Dy Associate Editor -Filipino/ Features and Entertainment gaanong bahid ng pulitika.”
Jeffry A. Caigoy Circulation Manager/ Managing Editor -Fatima D. L. Patches
Rafael G. Cultura News Editor BTTE-AFT
Mary Anne S. Roa Literary Editor
Melchor L. Eduarte Jr. Sports Editor “Sa aking opinyon, bilang kandidato, mal-
amang na nais niyang ipakilala ang sarili
SENIOR STAFFWRITERS sa mga tao. Sa madaling salita, pumunta
Almira Lyn B. Recto, Ma. Edalyn M. Reduta, Jacky Ortega, Salve Gina M. siya sa TUP para mangampanya. Pero
Totanes, Jenilyne S. Santos, Julius T. Costa, Ma. Roan O. Barredo maganda rin naman ang pagpunta niya
para sa isang student forum. Makabubuti
LAYOUT ARTIST ‘yun para sa mahusay at mabuting pag-
Nico L. Lasaca, Anne Karla D. Rivera
boto ng mga mag-aaral. Ang paniniwala
ng mga mamboboto na ang huhusga.”
ARTISTS / CARTOONISTS
Daryl Van D. Abaygar, Wilvic Joie C. Cañas, Nestor M. Cayabyab Jr., Albert A. -Scarlet Mae
Dadag, Hermis F. Palicte, Reymond P. Raymundo, Russel John T. Ramos BSIE-HE 2B
TECHNICAL ADVISER “Para sa akin hindi ako pabor sa ginawa
Prof. Almina T. Tengco-Chan niyang pagbisita sapagkat una ang iisipin
ng mga tao ay maagang pangangampa-
nya kahit na hindi pa nagsisimula ang
campaign period sa mga presidente. Pan-
galawa, nadamay ang mga asignatura at
The Philippine Artisan’s office is located at Room 103, CAFA / CIE Building, Techno- academics ng mga estudyante.”
logical University of the Philippines, Ayala Blvd., Ermita, Manila. Letters, suggestions -Autumn
and comments can be sent through philippine_artisan@yahoo.com or you may log-on 1A CIT
to http://philippineartisan.multiply.com. Contributions are also welcome and are sub-
jected to regular editing policies. “Sa mga sinabi niya, maganda naman.
Ayon sa kanya, edukasyon ang susi sa
kaunlaran ng bansa. Supportive siya sa
kanyang adhikain lalo na sa ating mga ka-
babayan. Hindi naman natin masasabing
pangit ang kanyang plataporma.”
-Dr. G. Sicam
PIE Faculty
“Hindi ako pabor na pumunta siya dito
kasi hindi kami nakalabas ng campus,
kaya tuloy sa plastic kami kumain.”
-Miaka
“More on globalization and technology,
micro and macro hindi more on pan-
gangampanya. Gusto lang niyang mak-
ilala ng mga estudyante.”
-JCG
BSME 5B
“Alam naman nating malapit na ang
eleksyon at nararamdaman na natin ang
pagpapabango ng politiko. Syempre pan-
gunahing dahilan ng pagbisita niya rito
ay ang pagpapakilala ng kanyang sarili at
pagbibigay ng impormasyon tungkol sa
kanyang plataporma. Papaboran ko lang
ang kanyang sinabi kung ito’y magkaka-
totoo.”
-Jonahgurl
“Hindi maitatanggi na parte ito ng kan-
yang pangangampanya. Pabor ako sa mga
sinabi niya dahil hindi siya nangangako
at para sa kanya, magagawa niya ang
kanyang plataporma sa tulong ng bawat
Pilipino o sa pagkakaisa.”
-Jon Acar
BSEM 2C
“First impression para magpabango,
para maiboto. Okey lang ‘yung pagpunta
niya, much better na nakilala ng maaga at
maganda rin ang motibo niya.”
-PG Family
BSHRM 1D
“Motibo: para makakuha ng boto/ to
reach out to voters. From what he said,
somebody not in politics might agree.
But those who are against GMA might
not take him seriously. Let’s face it. Even
though he has a very good intention to
our country, his political party is still with
GMA’s agenda.”
-AS Bermudez
Administration Office
***
Maraming reaksyon at mga opinyon ang
ipinahayag ng mga TUPian ukol sa pag-
bisita ni Gibo. Subalit ang mga reaksyong
ito na lamang mula sa guro, empleyado o
estudyante ang makapagdidikta kung ano
ang impresyong maidudulot nito sa popu-
lasyon ng ating unibersidad.PA