Balintataw 1st Sem. 2008-2009 - AQuinas University of Legazpi

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ATTY. EMERSON B. AQUENDE
The heat, the beat and the spirit! The First Semes- OFFICE OF THE RECTOR AND PRESIDENT OIC, Professional Schools
ter of School Year 2008-2009 was truly a big bang Dean, College of Law
of surprises and fun getaways. The fun started REV. FR. RAMONCLARO G. MENDEZ, O.P.
with the word Balintataw, a Filipino term for pupil Rector and President DR. JEAN DE LA TORRE
of the eye. The idea of having a venue to post all Dean, Graduate School
our whereabouts and updates regarding school, ENGR. VIRGILIO S. PERDIGON JR. Dean, Business Administration
its activities and its students came into being and Secretary-General
they are all here. Seeing thru the Aquinian eyes MRS. CLARA A. ALTAVANO
definitely makes anyone look into what is in AQ DR. SUSANA CABREDO Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
and what it is to become part of AQ. Executive Director, External Affairs
DR. AMPARO D. BINAMIRA
Having been able to travel and enjoy the summer MR. RAFAEL BANZUELA, JR. Dean, College of Arts, Sciences and Education
with friends and different people from different Executive Director, CRAA
places was a great relief from the stress brought ENGR. MA. TERESA P. BONDAD
about by schooling. These activities however, MR. LEO G. LLANA Dean, Polytechnic Institute
proved to be beneficial in building a better envi-
iDirector, Planning and Development
ronment for every Aquinian. The many activities MR. VICENTE B. PERALTA
that we have had attended this summer left a dis- MR. ROMULO ANTIVOLA Assistant Dean,
tinct mark in each of us. Site Administrator for the Professional Schools College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Balintataw’s view of every Aquinian was made MR. FELIX M. ADOR MRS. MARIA CHRISTI B. MUÑOZ
even broader as it takes into consideration (as Coordinator for CommunLity Extension Services Principal, AQUI (High Sechool) gaz
much as we could) every Aquinian’s perspective
and opinion. This issue includes relevant news
MR. ALVIN M. PEREZ DR. ARLENE AGUILAR
and info about the new administrators and offices.
uHead, MIS/ITC Academic Support and Accreditation Officer
We also gave our hats off to those Aquinians who
showcased their talents and efforts for the success
ADMINISTRATION DIVISION ENGR. MARY ANN A. MAPE
of the various activities outside the campus. Also,
Coordinator for Academic Extension
we opened our pages to those who would like to
MR. REYNALDO BOBADILLA
share their thoughts on things they are concerned
OIC for Administration MR. ABELARDO BELLEZA
with.
Academic Instruction Coordinator
MRS. JEAN E. CARDIÑO
Through the continuous support of the administra-
Director, HRMO MR. ALVIN A. SARIO
tion and the students, the Supreme Student Coun-
Academic Research Coordinator
cil in its duty to give public information and build a
MRS. JAYNE FAUSTINO
stronger rapport with the student body, was able
Head, Laboratory & Instrumentation CULTURE DIVISION
to come up with Balintataw to give every one the
chance to see thru every Aquinian eyes.
MRS. LETICIA R. ROQUE REV. FR. ROBETO G. REYES, O.P.
University Registrar Vice-Rector for Culture
Alvin Sapinoso
MRS. ROSEMARIE E. ANTE REV. FR. NORMAN I. QUILAQUIL, O.P.
E Summer Lessons in Abucay page 2 Chief Librarian University Chaplain and
SSC PRO is Mr. Pandayan ‘08 page 3
q Director, AQ Center for Creative Ministry
D AQ in Albay’s Biggest and
Brightest Festival page 4 FINANCE DIVISION
I Aquinian Artistry page 5 DR. WALTER RANDOLPH C. JALGALADO
S SSC Et Al page 8 REV. FR. JOSEPH R. RAQUID, O.P. Assistant to the Vice-Rector for Culture
Rewind page 9
Vice-Rector for Finance Director, Student Development Services
Sneak Peak page 10
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Infra Updates page 10
Mayon Volcano for New MRS. SALVE A. FERNANDEZ MRS. JASMIN B. LLANA
I 7 New Wonders of Nature page 13 Head, Accounting Department Director, Center for Culture and the Arts
In Memoriam page 13 Rawis,
S Blogged... page 14 MR. BOBBY RIVERA MR. ALDIN M. SONEJA
Soothsayer Me
’ Thematically Speaking University Cashier Director, Wellness, Sports and Fitness Center
T Fantasie...Reverie
You Do Not Know Me MR. RAFAEL A. CHONG MR. JESUS BARIZO
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Student Organization Week page 16 Purchasing Officer Moderator for Student Affairs and
Loud and Proud Contests page 16
H Safety and Security Officer
Acquaintance Party page 17
My WYD Experience ACADEMIC DIVISION
W page 20 MR. JUSTO B. SAMAR
ACampus Shoutouts page 22 MRS. ROSALINDA B. BARQUEZ Coordinator,
Fun Facts page 24 OIC, Academic Affairs Community Service Training Program
E D I T O R I A L ALVIN HOMER B. SAPINOSO RIZZA LIM MR. JESUS BARIZO
Editor Photojournalist Coordinator and Adviser, SSC
Moderator for Student Affairs
D E S K SSC Public Relations Officer SSC, ET AL.
MRS. ROMINA VILLAMOR
GIDEON VILLAR PEÑA MOZA DUNYA AL-DUMAINI Critique
Associate Editor/ Layout Editor Staff Faculty, English Department
SSC President SSC Auditor
VOLUNTEERS (as of July 14, 2008):
CATHERINE OCCIDENTAL
HELEN P. GARCIA FRANK A. BELBES LIZA BANGOLANTA
Managing Editor Circulation-in-charge KRISTINE JOY SARZA
SSC Vice President SSC Secretary LAURENCE ASNE
RUBELYN FLESTADO
KRISTINA DE GUZMAN AZAÑA MISHELLE PADULLON LEONARD IVAN BORILLA
Photojournalist Circulation-in-charge GABRIEL JOSEPH BRAGAIS
BALINTAT´AW: SSC Public Relations Officer SSC Treasurer MARLO BOBIER
MA. DHANA GARCERA
“n. pupil of the eye” All articles on this magazine reflect the concerns of the Supreme Student Council but KATHLEEN CLAIRE FORCADELA
do not necessarily represent their official stand unless otherwise stated. CZARINA ISABELLA R. CONTADO
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Smiling Newsbits Summer Lessons in Abucay
Moza Dunya Al-Dumaini
tions and wisdoms. The activities were designed
OpLan
“Nothing compares to a God-fearing atmosphere to give us extraordinary product- the fruit of mind.
I experienced in Domnet held in Letran-Bataan, God used this training to stir my sleeping mind
Abucay last April 28-May 2, 2008”. and soul. God picked the best instruments such as
SMILE
bishop, priest and speakers to send his message
The journey began when we left Legazpi by the to us young people and that is to move forward
bus. The time of arrival was 6:45 and I was so with God. One of the speakers delivered a speech
After being hailed as one of the safest
proud of myself because I got there on time (about entitled Damdaming Bayani which best suited my
schools in Legazpi, Aquinas University
6:38 p.m.) That was my first achievement that day. life as a leader. She cited several heroes who died
Safety and Security Officer Mr. Jesus Bar- We arrived at Ermita, Manila at 5 a.m., earlier than for what they believed in. “I, myself can be one
izo has implemented another aplaudible we expected. We had our breakfast at a fast-food of them without shedding blood”, she said. I, re-
program: Oplan Smile; Security guards courtesy of Doc Walter Jalgalado. I had spaghetti acting like a child wondered and later on realized
are tasked to smile and to greet students, (yummie!), my favorite! Right after our eating ses- that it is truly possible for a student like me to be
sion, we took a cab for Letran Intramuros. It was one. You can show the world the right path with-
teachers, administrators & visitors alike.
my first time there! And we were so amazed by out dying. It is what you call leadership. With her
the structures of the buildings, as if it was my first speech I came up with my own simple definition
time in Manila. While waiting for the other del- of leadership. Leadership makes you ugly. Haha!
Speak in egates from different schools to arrive, we took Leaders think much about others than think about
shots of the nice views inside the school. It was how they look like; because of the errands and
English
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The Office of the Vice Rector for Cul-
Letugre encourages the use of the Englaish z Leadership
language with its Fun to Speak in Eng-
lish campaign.
makes you
Uuy...
ugly...”
Sisenta
na AQ
tasks. Her words put a smile
Aquinas University of Legazpi is celebrating on my face because I was
suffering from that syndrome
its 60 years of grateful passion and devotion
lately. But then I was happy
to the true and loving life. DOMNET KIDS. Participants to the DomNet Summer Camp held
because of the fact that I am
on April 28-May 3, 2008 at Colegio de San Juan de Letran, doing my job fairly.
Alumnus Bataan, Abucay.
Being a DomNet youth moved
fun and relaxing because we had the chance to me to next best thing to do- speak out. It is not
donates
rest before hitting the road again. The participants about flaunting what you have, what you know
were completed at around 9 a.m. The exhaustion nor what you do. It is about inspiring people. To
P1M made me drowse in the bus. We got there just on persuade and to share with them what you have
time for lunch. The gigantic gate of Letran Bataan learned. Because when you acquire knowledge on
Aquinas University College of Nursing Abucay appeared right before my eyes! how to be a better being, it now becomes your
alumnus Jerome Balisnomo donated one responsibility to pass it on to others. How? Be a
After the registration, all of us headed to our dis- leader. Set free the core that’s hiding in your body.
million pesos to Aquinas University on July
tinct rooms. I was lucky to be with my schoolmates Unleash the initiative of leading.
Ra28, 20w08, in one room. iBut I know I can alwayss cope with ,
AQ others. The dorm was absolutely overwhelming. These realizations came to a pause. My next move
We never thought of any complaints about the ac- is to move. Not mountains, but greater, PEOPLE.
commodation because they gave their best place
conducts to us. Thanks! I am very thankful that they gave me this oppor-
tunity. I am aware that things happen once in a
To cut the whole story short, I never assumed lifetime.
drills things will turn out very peculiar. That was my first
time to attend the Dominican Network, yet it felt
AQ Students, Staff and Emergency Respond- like I’ve been with the other DomNet kids for a long
time already. My mind was nourished with percep-
ers took part in Fire and Earthquake Drills
on Aug. 29, 2008 and Sept. 26, 2008.
AUL DT
performs
Abaka in UP,
PHSA
Aquinas University of Legazpi Dance Troupe
performed their research-to-production
Abaka at the University of the Philippines
Los Baños (UPLB) and at the Philippine High
School for the Arts (PHSA) on September
18, 2008 as part of the Luzon Theatre Festival The facade of Colegio de San Juan de Letran- Bataan, Abucay.
Conference and linkage with the PHSA. Letran is a sister school of Aquinas University of Legazpi.
your
It’s
List of Recognized Student SSC PRO IS
With the theme: “Isang Dekada ng Pagpa-
Organizations S.Y. 2008-2009 MR. Pandayan ‘0t8 panday!”, it relieved the great moments of
Pandayan 1 to 9.
College of Business Administration Gideon Villar Peña
Coordinator: Mr. Jordan Averilla
BA Student Council Aquinas University Supreme Student Coun- Pandayan is hinged on the belief that stu-
President: Richard Monreal cil, Public Relations Officer, Alvin Homer B. dent-leaders are not mere recipients but ac-
BA Sophomore Class Organization * Sapinoso, won the title Mr. Pandayan ‘08 tive agents of their learning; leadership is a
President: Kristina Azaña
and was awarded as Best in Talent. potential that should be nurtured by every-
Junior Institute of Management
President: Rey Ayala one, and leadership is service.
Financial Managerial Accounting Student Pandayan ‘08 was a collaborative project
Society (FMASS) between Collegio de San Juan de Letran- Pandayan aims to help the participants
President: Zialyn E. Guardian u
learn the basic concepts of leadership/ team
Junior and Senior Chamber of Business and Finance
(JSCBF)
President: Gina Lyn Belleza
Aquinas University Tourism Society (AUTS)
your
President: Rodolfo Antes
College of Arts, Sciences and Education
Coordinator: Mr. Jacinto Maceda
CASE Student Council
President: Joy Ann Bisa
Association of Psychology, Math, Educ, Science Stu-
dents
President: Nayser Gayle Bobadilla
Active Quorum
President: Carmelo Siapno
The Association of Linguists, Artists & Communicators
(TALAC)
The Best in Talent duo.
President: Shiela Banta
o
Polytechnic Institute
building through different learning experi-
Coordinator: Engr. Javier Vicera
PI Student Council ences, games and other activities.
President: Myrllan Navarro
United Architects of the Philippines-Student Auxilliary*
Pandayan also aims to help the participants
President: Carmela Marie Barba
appreciate the importance of camaraderie
Institute of Electrical Engineers of the Philippines
(IECP) as a stepping stone towards the achieve-
President: Virginia Karla Baeta ment of their individual and organizational
Philippine Institute of Industrial Engineers*
goals in an atmosphere of fun and togeth-
President: Baliwas
erness.
AU Computer Engineering Society (AUCES)
President: Marilyn Midua Calamba and the Philippine Association of
Administrators of Student Affairs (PAASA) Furthermore, Pandayan aims to help the
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Region IV A & B and was held on April 11- participants prepare themselves for their
Coordinator: Mrs. Lorenzita Tamor
AQ13, 2008 at the Colegio de San Juan de Le- leadership responsibilities as groups and in-
Nursing Student Council
President: NIco Guillermo tran-Calamba, Laguna. dividuals by tapping their own experiences
band insights as learning materials.
University-Based Organizations Unlike the previous years, Pandayan was
Coordinator: Mr. Jesus Barizo opened not just to High School and College Together with Alvin Sapinoso were other
Kuntaw ng Pilipinas-AUL Chapter
President: Audie Rodriguez student-leaders from Colegio de San Juan Aquinians who participated in Pandayan
Rotaract Club of Legazpi-AUL de Letran-Calamba, but also to students such as SSC President Gideon V. Peña,
President: Leo Lozares from Region IV A & B and other Dominican AUSAA President Charlotte Arive, Creative
Beta Sigma Fraternity
Schools in the country, such as the Univer- Ministry Volunteers Riza Lim and Catherine
President: Ricardo Nermel
AU Hard Charger Mountaineers sity of Sto. Tomas, Angelicum College and Occidental. They were accompanied by Mr.
President: Gener Munda Aquinas University of Legazpi. Jacinto Maceda, Active Quorum Adviser.
Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity
President: Raul Libardo
Alpha Kappa Rho
President: Aris Asne Aquinas University of Legazpi
Tau Gamma Phi/Tau Gamma Sigma* SUPREME STUDENT COUNCIL
President: Rodel Hayagan
CFC-Singles for Christ
President: Bernard Jerson Atun EXECUTIVE BOARD LEGISLATIVE BOARD JUDICIARY BOARD
Red Cross Youth a
President: John Meryl Siddayao GIDEON V. PEÑA (CASE) GERALD PETER BISA (TALAC) ARMIE CERVANTES (CASE)
AU Student Assistants Associations (AUSAA) President Chairman Chairman
President: Charlotte Arive
Anduyog Youth Volunteer’s Movement HELEN P. GARCIA (CNHS) GINA LYN BELLEZA (JSCBF) Members:
President: Joy Ann Bisa Vice President Vice Chairman
Supreme Student Council RODOLFO ANTES (BA)
President: Gideon Peña FRANK BELBES (CASE) CHARLOTTE ARIVE (AUSAA)
Secretary Secretary AUDIE RODRIGUEZ (PI)
Note:
List of organizations is as of July 14, 2008 MISHELLE PADULLON (PI)
Treasurer
* under probation As ratified in the July 2007 School Elections, the Su-
MOZA DUNYA AL-DUMAINI (CASE) preme Student Council follows a new Constitution
Source: Office of the Student Development Services
Auditor having apportioned three bodies with distinct pow-
ers and responsibilities: the Executive Board, Legis-
KRISTINA AZAÑA (BA)
ALVIN HOMER SAPINOSO (CNHS) lative Board and the Judiciary Board.
4 Public Relations Officers
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It’s
AQ
in Albay’s Biggest
and Brightest Festival
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Alvin Homer B. Sapinoso
Pili-kula
From the merry month of May, the Provin-
cial Government of Albay moved this year’s Mass Communication students of Aquinas
celebration of the Magayon Festival to were able to bring home the bacon as they
the equally fun month of April. The whole were given five awards for their indepen-
month became an explosion of exciting dent films. The films were part of the re-
events and fun-fillled activities. iquirements inf their course, and with meuch
privilege, their works were acknowledged
Nota Bene (Take Note)
uAll roads lead to Albay, as the Festival as one of the best during the Magayon Pili-
kicked-off in an extravagant fireworks dis- kula Independent Film Festival. Students enjoy constitutional rights
play and a month-long beer plaza. Every
even when they enter school. How-
night stages a different performance, with The awards received were: Best Story and
presentations from various sectors of soci- Best Supporting Actress for Banaag and ever, if the exercise of such right would
ety and from almost all the municipalities Best Film and Best Actress for Pagirum-
violate the rights of the school as an
and cities of the province. This year’s fes- dom. The ‘Banaag’ Team was composed of
tivities were diverse and a lot of activities Paul Labini, Jay Alvin Echano, Floranie de institution, the exercise therof would be
were unique in this year’s celebration. With Padua, Emma Atento, Diana Banania, Niña
wrong.
its theme, “Albay Rising”, Magayon Festival Albie Dulay, Joyce Anne Licup, Glady Gon-
once again became a proof to the resiliency zales, Shiery Hagosjos, Kristine Latorre,
of the Albayano people and its culture. Francis Llona, Ayla Pago and Kerry Anne - Atty. Ulan Sarmiento
Sevilla. While the ‘Pagirumdom’ Team was
Philippine Association of Advisers of
Myagayon Schools’ Fair ocomposed of Jeron Almoradie, Huonorio An- r
Student Affairs (PAASA) Seminar
des Benitez III, Rey Canon, Angelo Mella,
October 2007, Tagaytay City
oOne of the innovations in this year’s cel- Taimak Sevilla and Mayden Valladolid.
ebration was the Magayon Schools’ Fair.
Institutions of higher learning in the whole Limelight
of Bicol Region were gathered in one roof.
This rare event gave the youth particularly Let’s not fail to commend the Aquinians
incoming college students to be able to who competed in the Search for Mutya
choose the best school for their collegiate and Ginoo ng Magayon. Their wits and
studies. Aquinas University of Legazpi, be- guts proved that Aquinians truly have what
ing one of the leading institutions in the re- it takes to be the next faces in the local
gion, was fortunate enough to be given the showbiz arena.
chance to showcase the best about AQ. To-
gether with AQ in the said fair were schools From all the events and activities during
like Bicol University, Ago Medical and Edu- the month-long festivities, the Magayon
cational Center, Immaculate Conception Festival was a resounding success. Aside
College of Albay, Mariner’s Polytechnic Col- from the beauty and grandeur of the famed
bleges Foundation, AMA, Divine Word Col- Mayon Volcano, the Magayon Festival gave
lege of Legazpi and Amando Cope College us another reason to be proud to call our-
of Tabaco. Schools from nearby provinces selves not only as Bicolanos but Albayanos
and cities were also present. From Cama- as well.
rines Sur Ateneo de Naga University, Uni-
versidad de Sta. Isabel, University of Saint
Anthcony and University of Northeahstern oi
Philippines. From Sorsogon St. Louise de
Marillac College of Sorsogon. The collabor-
ative efforts of the Provincial Government
and the Regional Office of the Commission
on Higher Education proved to be one of
the best innovations in this year’s Magayon
Festival.
JUDICIARY BOARD
aVelada
ARMIE CERVANTES (CASE)
Chairman
Velada, a bikol term meaning a musical
Members: program, was the title of the Festival’s
Regional Chorale Competition. Chorale
RODOLFO ANTES (BA)
groups from the different provinces sang
AUDIE RODRIGUEZ (PI) their way to Albay hoping to take home
this year’s top recognition. The competi-
tion was intended to develop and to ap-
preciate the Bicolanos’ love for music. The
Aquinas University Chorale never gave up
as they finished in the second spot besting
other groups during the said competition.
The AUC brought home recognition for the
group and for the university as well.
Center
Aquinian Ar tistr y
Alvin Homer B. Sapinoso
If Aquinas University was a colossal trea- production in their modern ballet and jazz
sure chest, the Center for Culture and the moves. It was a big break for the members The success of Haplos doesn’t stop within the
Arts would probably be one of its precious of the dance troupe since it was the first time corners of the campus. This year, there are
diamonds. Apart from the various organiza- that they tried to dance modern ballet. The plans of bringing the play outside the univer-
tions in the campus, the center had been group’s success would not be complete with- sity to reach out to more people and inspire
continuously polishing its edges to render out the expertise of Mrs. Princess Berdin, the more lives. The group has plans of performing
a noteworthy performance each year. It all group’s choreographer and a graduate of the in nearby provinces and cities to bring Haplos
began when the university felt the need to University of the Philippines and an alumnus to a much greater success. Despite the hard-
unify and concretize the operations of the of the Philippine High School for the Arts in ships and trials the group had encountered,
performing groups in the university and to Laguna, and Mr. Arnel Espineda, the group’s STAGE was able to continue its legacy; with
be able to integrate formally cultural and Creative Director. After years of waiting and their able Director, Mrs. Sarah Marie Aviado
artistic activities with academics. From this months of hardwork, the AUDT’s Abaca has and with dedication to their chosen craft, the
simple dream, the center had grown to be become a milestone in their group and the Sama-samang Tinig ng mga Aktor na Guma-
one of the university’s pride and honor. university’s history. galaw sa Entablado will continue to inspire
more and more lives.
The center is composed of three performing Haplos
groups, the AU Dance Troupe, AU Chorale Velada Musika
and the Sama-samang Tinig ng mga Aktor The theatre group of the university is the
dna Gumagalaw sa Entablado (STAGE). For youngest among the three performing groups, Last February of this year, the Aquinas Univer-
Culture
the past years of the center’s existence, but they were able to prove their worth in sity Chorale under the training of well-known
these groups have been able to showcase their craft and gear together with the Dance musician, Mr. Ramon Manjares, teamed up
their talents and skills and were able to be Troupe and Chorale. The Sama-samang Tinig with the BUNGCUL Singers of Bicol University
one of the region’s best performing groups. ng mga Aktor na Gumagalaw sa Entablado for a friendship concert and to bring choral
(STAGE) was able to give its audience a music in the province to a greater height. It
Abaca spoonful of fresh and eye-opening ideas in was the first time that the two leading uni-
every performance. The group’s Sanggot na versities in the province tied up to showcase
The Aquinas University Dance Troupe once Bulawan written by Bicolano playwright, Julio their musical prowess. Velada Musika was
again showed off their dancing skills as they Mendoza (2006), a play depicting the lives of another achievement for both of the per-
presented Abaca during the last week of the people from Rapu-Rapu being affected by forming groups; they were able to prove that
February 2008. Abaca was a research pro- the gold mining, was a huge hit after being competiton would not hinder their love for
duction, a dream come true for the mem- able to vividly portray the lives of the island- music and the art of choral singing. The AU
bers and directors of the AUDT. It was a big ers in the real sense of the scenario. Follow- Chorale proved their skills and talents. They
shift from their usual folk dances and mod- ing the success of Sanggot, STAGE was able were even more applauded after being able
ern pieces. Abaca tells the story of how the to present last year’s Haplos; an original play to bag various awards from different chorale
nlowly plant Abaca, which is abundant in the about the lives of three students who had their competitions and being invited in numerous
rich soil of the region, becomes more than own share of life’s misery and blessings and events. The group continuously learns cho-
what it seems to be. The troupe was able to how they were able to cope with their own rale pieces and undergoes annual vocal train-
interpret the steps and processes of Abaca personal lives and live up with their fate. ings and workshops to further enhance their
talents. Just last June, the group had a vocal
the Art
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The performing organizations of Aquinas
University’s Center for Culture and the
Arts. (photos courtesy of Leo Ganace,
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Center
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Culture
workshop with celebrated pianist and choral much poorer than the present Philippines when
For the Love of the Philippines
master Mr. Jonathan Coo. Mr. Coo was a grad- they were young. They are so sorry that there are
uate of the famed Eastman School of Music in continued from page 9 of the In times of so many beggars and street kids. When we went to
Pasangjan, I forced my parents to take a boat be-
Rochester, New York. The AUC was fortunate Achilles’ Heel, Hold Hands cover.
cause it would fun. However, hey were not happy
to have been able to train and perform with
after taking a boat. They said that they would not
My parents always brought me to the places where
famous musicians and chorale enthusiasts.
take the boat again because they were sympathized
poor and physically handicapped people live. They
This year, the group is working on a research the boatmen, for the boatmen were very poor and
wanted me to understand their life and help them.
production about Bikol songs to cultivate the had a small frame. Most of people just took a boat
I also worked for Catholic Church when I was in
bikol culture, advance their skills and bring the army. The only thing I learned from Catholic and enjoyed it. But, my parents did not enjoy it
chorale music to more listeners. Church was that we have to love our neighbor- because of love for them.
hood. And, I have loved my neighborhood. Have
My mother who has been working for Catholic
The Prize is Write you cried for the Philippines? had only three facto-
Church since I was very young told me that if we
ries. So, would be well off if everyone works hard
just go to mass without changing ourselves, we are
for
The director of the Center for Culture and the not Catholic indeed. Faith should come with action.
Arts, Mrs. Jazmin B. Llana, MATA has been

awarded the prestigious Helsinki prize given She added that I have to love Filipinos and do
I have cried for my country several times. I also
by the International Federation for Theatre good things for them because all of us are same
cried for the Philippines because of so many poor
Research (IFTR). She recently finished her people. I have been to the New Bilibid prison. What and have received a great love from God. I want
Filipinos to love their neighborhood and country as
doctorate in Theatre Arts at the University of made me sad in the prison were the prisoners who
much as they love God so that the Philippines will
Wales in Aberyswyth in the United Kingdom. do not have any love for their country. They go to
be well off.
Mrs. Llana was an Aquinian student and was mass and work for Church. They pray everyday.
once a member of the Sama-samang Tinig I am sure that love is the keyword, which Filipi-
However, they do not love the Philippines . I talked
theng mga Aktor na Gumagala w sa Entablado Anors should remember. We cannot chatnge the sinful
to two prisoners at the maximum-security com-
(STAGE). As CCA Director she continues to structure at once. It should start from person. Love
pound, and both of them said that they would
inspire more student-artists, and people from must start in everybody, in a small scale and have
leave the Philippines right after they are released
to grow. A lot of things happen if we open up to
all over the world; her works proved that the from the prison. They said that they would start a
love. Let’s put away our prejudices and look at our
passion for the arts is a continuous fire that new life in other countries and never come back to
worries with our new eyes.
burns within the heart of every human be- the Philippines .
ing. I discover that every person is worthy to be loved.
Many Koreans have a great love for Korea so that
Trust in love, because it makes changes possible.
we were able to share our wealth with our neigh-
Ranga Love changes you and me. It changes people, con-
borhood. The owners of factory and company were
texts and relationships. It changes the world.
distributed their profit to their employees fairly so
One of the most anticipated performances of
that employees could buy what they needed and Please love your neighborhood and country.
the CCA artists is the annual show dubbed saved money for the future and their children.
“Ranga”. For the past years the center show-
Jesus Christ said that whatever we do to others we
cases its talents by putting together in one When I was in Korea , I had a very strong faith do to Him. In the Philippines , there is God for peo-
show the three performing groups of the uni- and wanted to be a priest. However, when I came ple who are abused and abandoned. There is God
versity. The previous Ranga was dedicated for to the Philippines, I completely lost my faith. I who is crying for love. If you have a child, teach
the victims of typhoon Reming. By September was very confused when I saw many unbelievable them how to love the Philippines .
situations in the Philippines. Street kids always
of this year, the center will prepare for anoth-
make me sad, and I see them everyday. The Phil- Teach them why they have to love their neighbor-
er performance that would prove once more
ippines is the only Catholic country in Asia , but hood and country. You already know that God also
that the Aquinian talent is more than the usu-
there are too many poor people here. People go will be very happy if you love others.
al. This only proves that Aquinians learn more to church every Sunday to pray, but nothing has
beyond the four corners of the classroom and been changed. That’s all I really want to ask you Filipinos.
they are able to develop their God-given skills
and grow as holistic individuals. My parents came to the Philippines last week and 7
saw this situation. They told me that Korea was
Empowered
Understanding Love SSC, ET AL.
As
Rizza Lim
Supreme Student Council, Empowered True
they When I was a freshman, my teacher in The- Aquinian Leader (SSC, Et AL) is the Supreme
ology asked me and my friend to sing in the Student Council’s volunteer organization.
mass. Then I met Ate Tin, then director of the
said AQ Center for Creative Ministry and she asked Headed by SSC Auditor, Moza Dunya Al Du-
if we want to be volunteers. My friend and I maini, it aims to hone Aquinian leaders by
lines from the SSC, Et Al Interview agreed and started attending mass (we were empowering them in its activities from con-
looking for something that we can do regularly). ceptualizations to planning then execution.
‘Leadership is not about being on the top. It is Later on, Ate Tin oriented us together with the
about service and sacrifice.’ other volunteers of what is now CCM. She said
TruEvery two weeks, the Eet Al’s will elect among
that as a volunteer we have the privelege to
themselves a team leader. The team leader
- Gabriel Joesph Bragais use the computer and other things; as a matter
will be in charge of making a project and
1BSN of fact, we can go there anytime we want to. I
never imagined that I will be part of a religious budget proposal which they themselves will
‘The school gives us the opportunity to learn. organization such as CCM where I became more execute.
But the rest is up to us.’ devoted to God. I thought it was easy to be a
volunteer. You just have to attend masses, pre- The volunteers may sponsor any acitivity
- Kathleen Claire Forcadela pare the things needed in mass, be a commen- provided that it conforms with the general
2BSN tator, or a reader. But then I realized that it’s not norms of conduct of the university.
an ordinary kind of volunteerism. It’s special
‘Ang pagkatuto ay hindi lang matatagpuan sa you give more time to God by remembering Him The Supreme Student Council officers’ role
mga libro o sa loob ng mga silid aralan kundi and Loving Him thru service to Him and to His is to supervise them only in their activities.
pati na sa pakikipag-halubilo sa mga taong na- people.
kapaligid sa’yo araw-araw.
The screening, composed of paper screen-
As a volunteer of CCM, I gave my heart, shared
ing and interview, was first conducted in
- Laurence Asne my sense of humor and my enthusiastic spirit to
1BSN our organization. I have had deep appreciation July. Admission will be year round; applica-
to the Fathers and to Ate Tin, most especially. tion forms may be secured from the Office
‘Ang lider masasabi mong magaling kung natu- Their words and pieces of advice really inspire of the Supreme Student Council.
tuto sakanya at nagkakaroon ng improvements me as a student and as a daughter. Since vol-
ang mga kasamahan nya.’ unteers are integral part of the organization, my The volunteer program is one of the council’s
- Ma. Dhana Garcera, 1BSN co-volunteers and I find ways to help the or- modest contribution to nation building.
ganization build bridges between students and
SK Chairman, Sn. Sebastian,
Aq Sta. Magdalena, Sorsogon uGod through spreading His word. iResonnating ian
As a volunteer, I learned something new which gratitude
‘Wag mo munang isipin ang (mga sinasabi ng) Catherine Occidental‘
I had never learned in the four corners of the
iba...lalo na kung ang intensyon mo ay (ang)
classroom. I met new friends. I had fun. Every-
makatulong...sabi nga nila dapat daw hindi ako Its been more than a year since I came to
thing changed me. I gained the confidence to
sumali (dahil) wala naman daw na benefits. Pero this institution. I never thought that I could
face many people, I was able to express my ap-
naisip ko, hindi dapat ganun. reach the point where I am now- to be ac-
preciation of people who have done good things
to me. I understood the true meaning of love tively part of various organizations. I didn’t
- Marlo N. Bobier
and of gratitude. Above all, I learned to love imagine before that I can manage to be a
1BSN
every creation of God, be it small or big. leader and at the same time take good care
of my studies. Come to think about it, it is
Lahat ng bagay may paraan, kaya kung gugus-
When it comes to giving from the heart, possibly very difficult to divide and to balance the re-
tuhin ko, magagawa ko.
nobody gives more than a volunteer. By defini- sponsibilities as a student and as a leader.

tion, a volunteer does not get payment or com-
- Liza M. Bongalonta
pensation for the services he renders. But some
1BSN I remember, it was not easy for a first year
things have worth more than money like the
student to have such a hectic schedule es-
indescribable feeling when you see your work
Ang leader (dapat) marunong sumunod sa fol- pecially that I was still in the adjustment pe-
succeed and everybody else appreciate it.
lowers...marunong makinig sa ibang tao para riod. Much has to be learned from the new
mapaganda ang ginagawa. environment college life. At first, I encounter
I as a volunteer, see my unpaid work as a won-
derful way to build meaning and purpose to ed a lot of difficulties because of new situa-
- Kristine Joy Sarza
life.
Marketing Management 2 Continued on Page 11.

Look at your five fingers then
Leader
choose one that you think is most
important for you.
See page 10
for the
interpretation.
Grab a Hand!
Et Al page
Empowered
“
AQ-UST Basketball Game. Right after the
leadership training, the officers of the different Hold your officers
organizations watched and cheered for the AQ
varsity during the AQ-UST Basketball Game on accountable for what they do
June 4, 2008 at the Albay Astrodome, Legazpi
and more importantly, for what
City.
they don’t do. ”
Webpage Design Seminar. The SSC spon-
sored the MIS-ITC Webpage Design Seminar
- Dr. Walter Randolph Jalgalado
held on June 13, 2008, at the Computer Labora-
First Semester tory A, Aquinas University of Legazpi. AQuinian Young Leaders’ Summit
Accomplishment Report (AQyles) ‘08
True
Suprme Student CouncilSPresentation ofS 2008-2013 AQ Strategic C
Plan. SSC and CSC officers attended the presen-
- Student Organization Week
tation of the output of the group (other than the
- Acquaintance Party
DomNet National Convention. SSC Officers TWG) designated by the Rector and President to
served as volunteer- facilitators during the Dom- continue work on the draft Strat Plan. Held on
Sports Council. The SSC and CSC presidents
Net National Convention last February 2008, June 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m. at the Bar AQ, Aquinas
and advisers are members of the Sports coun-
Aquinas University of Legazpi. University of Legazpi.
cil convened for the University Intramurals. The
first meeting was held on July 17, 2008.
1st General Assembly. The SSC-elect met Meeting with Globe. Together with some
with the newly elected College Council, Col- AQ administrators, SSC and CSC officers had a
Induction of Officers. All AQ Student-lead-
lege-Based and University-Based Organization meeting with Globe on the proposal to set up a
ers were formally sworn into office on August 1,
Officers last February 16, 2008, at room T-138, cellphone-based information dissemination and
2008 at the AQ Chapel.
Aquinas University of Legazpi. feedback system, held on June 12, 2008, 1:00-
4:00 p.m. at the Rector’s Conference Room.
Intensity AQ. The Supreme Student Council
Nacionalista National Youth Convention.
in coordination with the different student orga-
Some officers attended the Nacionalista National COST Lecture Series. Some officers attended
nizations of Aquinas University sponsored the
Youth Convention held last March 2008 at Pam- the Commission on Science and Technology Lec-
Student Organization Week, August 4-7, 2008,
panga. ture Series on June 19, 2008, 10:00 a.m. at the
Bar AQ, Aquinas University of Legazpi. The Com- Aquinas University, Rawis, Legazpi City. (see ar-
SSC and CSCs attended University Council mission on Science and Technology launched the ticle, page 16)
Meeting. The SSC and CSC Presidents attended Lecture Series. The first presentation entitled
AQuinian: Loud and Proud! Conceptualized
the University Council meeting held on March 13, “The Community-Based Problem Approach in
by the Culture and Student Development Servic-
2008, Bar AQ, Aquinas University of Legazpi. Teaching Physics” was made by Dr. Shiela Arroco
es division, the Supreme Student Council spon-
Aquiniaof the College nof Arts, Sciences and Education.
sored a Song Writing Contest and T-shirt design
Pandayan 10. Some officers and Volunteers of
making contest; the final judging was held on
the Supreme Student Council attended the Pan- Mass of the Holy Spirit. The SSC and CSC of-
August 6, 2008 at the Pacific Mall Entertainment
dayan 10 held at Letran-Calamba, Laguna. SSC ficers served as volunteer-collectors during the
PRO won Mr. Pandayan. (see article, page 4) Mass of the Holy Spirit on June 25, 2008, AQ Plaza. (see article, page 16 and 18)
Dome, Aquinas University of Legazpi. The col-
AE CYU Republic. The Annual AQ Grand Ac-
Aquinian Odyssey. The SSC spearheaded a lection was intended for helping the victims of
quaintance Party was held on August 7, 2008,
planning seminar and workshop last March 28, Typhoon Frank in Iloilo.
7:00 p.m. at the AQ Dome with the theme Fig-
2008 at the Media Center Hall, Aquinas Univer-
ments of Imagination. From ASBA EFANEA it was
sity of Legazpi. lAQwatsa with Ates and Kuyas. The SSC and
renamed to AE-CYU Republic: Acquiantance, Ex-
CSC officers toured the Aquinas University High
citement, Camaraderie, Youthfulness and Ulti-
Magayon Schools’ Fair. The SSC officers School freshmen around the AQ Campus on June
manned the AQ Booth during the Magayon 25, 2008. mate Party. (see article, page 17)
School’s Fair on April 9-11, 2008, Albay Astro-
AQ-HS Leadership Training Seminar. Su-
dome. (see article, page 5) lAQbay. The SSC in coordination with the Stu-
preme Student Council President Gideon Villar
dent Development Services spearheaded the
Peña gave a talk during the Aquinas University
DomNet Summer Youth Camp. Some offi- University Orientation Seminar dubbed lAQbay:
High School Leadership Training Seminar with
cers and volunteers attended the DomNet Sum- Ür School, Ür Home, Ür Journey (Orientation
the theme ‘Growing up Through the Essentials
mer Youth Camp held on April 29-May 2, 2008, Seminar) on the mornings of June 26 and June
of Leadership’, held on August 9, 2008, Aquinas
Letran-Bataan, Abucay. (see article, page 3) 27, 2008 while the different College Councils
University Downtown Campus, Legazpi City.
spearheaded their College Orientations in the
Pre-Strategic Planning. SSC and CSC officers afternoon.
International Coastal Clean-up Day. Stu-
attended the University pre-strategic planning
dent-leaders and students of the Community
and raised issues of student concerns, held at Anduyog AQ: Iloilo. The SSC took part in the
Service Training Program joined the Internation-
the Daragang Magayon Hall, Aquinas University Anduyog AQ: Tabang sa Tugang intended for the
of Legazpi. victims of Typhoon Frank iEn Iloilo. al Coastal Clean-up (ICC) Day on September 20,
Leader 2008 at the coastal area of the Albay Gulf.
PUSOng AQ- Strategic Planning. SSC and 2nd General Assembly. The student leaders
The ICC is the world’s largest volunteer effort
CSC officers attended the University Strategic of AUL met on July 5, 2008 and discussed the
to clean-up the environment and is conducted
Planning dubbed PUSOng AQ held on at the AQ following agenda:
every third Saturday of September of the year.
Peak, Taysan, Legazpi City. - Recognition of Student-
Organizations (see page 4)
Presentation of Draft 2008-2013 AQ Stra- - Feast of St. Dominic de Guzman Continuing programs/
tegic Plan. SSC and CSC officers attended the - Buwan ng mga Wika projects:
Presentation of Draft of AQ Strategic Plan on - Election of the Legislative and
May 31, 2008, 9:00 a.m., Bar AQ, Aquinas Uni- Judiciary Board (see page 4) Balintataw. The SSC Newsletter.
versity of Legazpi.
Feast of St. Dominic Committee. The Feast SSC, Et Al. Supreme Student Council Volunteer
AQuinian Young Leaders’ Summit (AQyles). of St. Dominic de Guzman Committee was con- program. (see related article, page 7)
The SSC sponsored the annual leadership sum- vened by Fr. Norman Quilaquil, Director for Cre-
mit dubbed this year AQyles: Tracing the Aquin- ative Ministry. Notes:
ian Roots, Sowing the Filipino Seeds on June - Attendance in University Council meetings and follow up meet-
ings were not included.
Et Al page 2-4, 2008, Aquinas University of Legazpi. (see Special Assembly. The Office of the Student - Reports are as of September 21, 2008.
related article, In times of Achilles’ heel, Hold Development Services convened the student
Hands Cover.) leaders. The ff. were discussed: 9
- Induction of Oftficers
Know
The Next Big Thing
SNEAK PEAK
Helen P. Garcia, 3BSN
For the past years, the world has been in-
College News. College Views. clined to watching reality shows in search
for remarkable talents that would amaze
Easy as a Pie (π) Kasi Ganito Kami its viewers. The American Idol, being the
most popular Talent Show has produced
Alden Grona, 3 BS ECE Jenalyn Valenzuela, AB-Broad 4
bright stars that continuously top the music
Pi or π is a mathematical constant which rep- Kapag estudyante ka ng College of Arts, Sci-
hit charts like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Under-
resents the ratio of any circle’s circumference ences and Education, dapat talented ka kasi
wood, Fantasia Barrino and David Cook. In
to its diameter in Euclidean geometry, which kahit saan dapt pwede kang isabak. Matalino
fact, many countries had already adapted the
is the same as the ratio of a circle’s area to para sa bawat tanong na ibabato, ito’y ma-
same concept which includes the Philippines.
the square of its radius. It is approximately sasagot. Maabilidad para sa bawat pagsubok,
The Philippine Dream Academy or PDA, for
equal to 3.14159—well, so much for that! This panalo. Responsable kung saan kayang pan-
example, has opened doors for many talent-
article is not about the mathematical constant indigan at pangatawanan ang mga sinabi.
ed Filipinos who wish to make their dreams
pi, but rather, about the PI department or the Friendly para maraming kaibigan (para may
come true with all the glitz and glamour the
Polytechnic Institute of Aquinas University. mauutangan, hehe) at higit sa lahat, dapat
entertainment industry has to offer. Today,
marunong tumawa anu mang pagsubok ang
the quest continues with a new twist! Online
Ok, let me give you some insights about what meron parang isang komedyante sa entablado
talent searches are now beginning to invade
it is being a PI studtent. From the name it- ong mundo. Para sa pangmatagalang mg a sa- do
the music industry. The likes of italenstar and
self, others have the first impression of it as mahan.
Ichooztv are a genre preferred by the young-
a department that includes lots of difficult
er generations. As such, stardom is just an
subjects like trigonometry, geometry, calcu- Seryoso sa una, may takot, may pagtataka,
audition thru video away.
lus, statistics,—and guess what?—algebra. In ngiti ng konti. Pero sa paglaon na panahon,
other words, this department offers courses magiging madali na lang kasi maraming aag-
Online talent searches may seem complicated
that include mathematics in their respective apay na mga kaibigan. May mga pagkakataong
nonetheless. But it is actually easy and acces-
prospectus. Yes it’s true. From Engineering to masaya at meron din namang mga pagkakata-
Architecture and Fine Arts and to Computer ong nakakainis. Masaya ‘pag walang pasok at sible with the internet. Contestants can send
Science, all have to take Mathematics as a may early dismissal (hehe). Nakakainis naman their entries to the producers where respect-
fundamental asset in order to prepare for the pag pumasok ka (lalo na pag maaga ka) at able judges choose the finalist through the
major subjects. You have to pass all those wala naman ‘yung teacher. Nakakainis naman videos submitted by the competitors. The
subjects first before you can call yourself pro- talaga di’ba? talent search has worldwide voting through
text and calls, wherein the world chooses the
fessionals.
Sabi nga, hindi lang natututo ang isang es- next big star!
Another great thing about being a PI student tudyante sa apat na sulok ng silid-aralan. Mas
is the confidence of being open to oneself matututo pa nga sya sa mga reyalidad ng bu- Unknown to many, an Aquinian has tried
and to others; in expressing their emotions hay. her luck in this competition. Ms. Elena Au-
rea Amano from the College of Nursing
towards others to be understood and for oth-
ers to know. It can always be challenging for Bilang isang estudyante ng CASE, ang mga and Health Sciences qualified for the talent
them to make somebody recognize their feel- turo n’yo nandito sa loob ng aking ulo. Ang search under the POP category. She is using
ings but they find it effortless making others mga pangaral n’yo diringgin ng mga tenga ko. Patty Amano as her screen name. An ami-
laugh their hearts out. They are the kind of Mga masasayang oras, nandito sa memorya able and cheerful young lady with a powerful
person who is not afraid to say the way they ko. Natutunan ko ring magmahal at magling- voice, she has been singing since she was a
rfeel despite of what other peopgle may think. kod ng walang limitasyeon bilang isang estudy- young girln. Joining contests, singing in fam- cy
ante- ang tunay na bayani ng lipunang Pili- ily gatherings and school activities was her
So, what about the PI department? Well, pino. way of sharing her talent. She joined ichooz.
Polytechnic Institute department is a one of tv because she believes that even a simple
a kind department. They are known as fight- Interpretation from page 8. girl like her can make it big. To date, the said
.latnem dna lacisyhp
ers but humble, intelligent yet clever and lazy ,lanoitome ,laicos -sdeen ruoy ezitiroirp uoY -bmuhT competition is the biggest singing competi-
yet outgoing and responsible but easy going, tion she has ever joined.
.epyt suoiduts
serious people yet still find ways to joke with
a era uoY .tcelletni /nosaer ezitiroirp uoY -regnfi xednI
others. They may be pressured in their aca- Let’s help her make her dreams come true.
demics, but they still have the time to party. .odibil ezitiroirp uoY -regnfi elddiM Log in to www.ichooz.tv for more details.
From tambayan hours to biruan time and to
.ytiruces ruoy ezitiroirp uoY -regnfi gniR
inuman sessions, who can tell that these stu- Dreams turn into reality if we start to believe
dents come from other departments? .evol /ecnamor ezit and realize that it is in living our dreams that
-iroirp uoY .nosrep lanoitome na era uoY -regnfi tsellamS we accomplish great things.
So now, who said that being a PI student is
difficult? Oh, come on! Success comes with
a price and there are no shortcuts. As one of
the PI instructors has spoken, “Sa engineer-
ing, iisa lang ang sagot—it’s either YES or NO.
There are no but’s and no if’s!” And that’s
what I am talking about easy as a pie!
The Business Administration Sopho-
more Class in partnership with the Busi-
ness Administration Student Council
sponsored a business and leadership-
skills training seminar on September
24, 2008 at the Daragang Magayon Hall,
Aquinas University of Legazpi.
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