Onboard Magazine - 19th Issue - Tsuneishi Technical Services

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The Beacon:
Goal Setting & Success
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Travelogue:
Northern Luzon Visita Iglesia
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On Focus:
Hull Outfitting Team
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Sports Feature:
Tsuneishi Inter-Company
Sports Festival 2012
Cover Story | 03
On Dancing and Rising up the members’ participation in the World Water Day
Ladder. Another learning worth sharing and 2012 Tree Planting activity; fund-raising thru
News | 04 pondering upon. There is this preaching that DOTA tournament; and WCIP Night concert
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WCIP Night 2012
World Water Day 2012:
Tree Planting Activity
DOTA for a Cause
existing in a corporate institution where are accentuated. This issue is also packed with
progression from one step of the ladder to highlights
from
the
recently
concluded
another, most often than not, is gassed-up by Tsuneishi Inter-company Sports Fest 2012 and
one’s ability to dance well with the corporate other
sports
events
participated
by
our
The Beacon | 05 tunes and being able to execute R&F moves and colleagues in the Sports Section.
grooves with finesse and accuracy. Many may
Furthermore, the Features Section is
Literary | 06
discredit, but no matter how much filled with fascinating stories like Island hopping
Travelogue | 08 argumentation is thrown to deny or mask this
off, fact remains that this does arguably exist and
 KPYP Island Hopping
expectedly ceaseless especially when the
 Northern Luzon Visita
Iglesia
venerators are the ones moving steps higher.
On Focus | 11
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Hull Outfitting Team
and Northern Luzon Holy Week get-away in our
Travelogue; Hull Outfitting Team on the
-focus; HCDG’s new Asst. Group Manager Marlon Caban and HPDG’s new Japanese
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HCDG’s Assistant
Group Manager
HPDG’s New Japanese
Consultant
Consult-
Another related fact remains though; ant Akihiro Hidesaka on the Up-close and Peras a number of great dancers continually sonal; and Goal setting and success in our Adprogress up the Ladder, others are simply ministration Manager’s The Beacon.
To top it off, exceptional literary
having a time of their lives on different dance
Up-Close & Personal | 12
On
contributions from our colleagues are also
floors!
prepared! Of course, our line-up will never be
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We are already on our 19th issue! complete without updates from the HR section
such as new promotions, newly hired and newly
Welcome!
Our cover story for this issue banners regularized employees plus the JLPT passers of
Weddings & Babies | 13 the Quality Control Circle (QCC) initiative. Brief 2011.
HR Corner | 14
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New Promotions
Newly Regularized
New Hiree
JLPT 2011 Passers
discussion
on
the
activity’s
history
and
This is indeed another must-read issue
proponents are presented. Also, an introduction of our Company Newsletter, so start flipping
of TTSP QCC Activity 2012, criteria and pages and enjoy!
timeline is in store.
In our News section, stories on TTSP
R.L. S. Garcia
Editor-in-Chief
Health Corner | 15
Sports | 15
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AVBA Season 3
Tsuneishi Sports
Festival 2012 Opening
Highlights
Sports Festival Results
Editors-in-Chief: Romualdo Lex S. Garcia & Jessel Gay O. Tamayo
Sports Editor: Mark Gil M. Aliño Features Editor: Hazef Sabrey R. Festejo
News Editor: Edwin B. Patiam Literary Editor: Antonio V. Josol Jr. HR Editor: Mayoma M. Lauron
Contributors: Lindale L. Pepino Arden T. Neri Jr. Harvey F. Cristino Elmer P. Enriquez
Jomar A. Cabayao Cory B. Balansag Narciso H. Pilapil Cherlyn B. Felisilda Catherine J. Ypanto
Ethel C. Mapa Conrad B. Duga
Layout Artists: Alvin S. Mantos (Main) Philip John B. Baterna Reymart M. Paredes Jeson P. Carnable
Michael D. Colina
Photographer: Joseph Stephen M. Piola, Ernie H. Cabasag
Adviser: Dale B. Bontilao
QCCircle Drive: Provisioning Quality-Driven TTSP
Lindale L. Pepino & Arden T. Neri Jr.
“Nobody is perfect” is a common cliché
that we often hear to somehow explain the flaws
that is happening around us. But the end does not
justify the means, as Rene Descartes once said. If
we can do things right the first time, then why not?
Same with commitment of errors, mistakes are at
times inevitable, but “there is always a room for
improvement”.
It is a widely known fact that TTSP’s
keyword for the year 2012 is Quality, and that the
company has initiated drives and activities that has
something to do with quality improvement. But
before delving any further, the word Quality needs
to be defined. What exactly is Quality?
Oxford defines the word Quality as a
standard of something as measured against other
things of a similar kind. Sounds vague and too
bookish, but, technically, the word can be defined
as an attribute of a product or service that fulfills
or exceeds the human expectations.
A few Quality gurus shared their insights
on the topic.
“Fit for use” – JM Juran
“Most economical, useful, and always
satisfactory to the customer or audience.”
– Dr. Kaoru Ishikawa
“Continuous Improvement”
– W. Edward Deming
Even ISO 402 has defined quality to be;
“Totality of characteristics of an entity that bears on its
ability to satisfy stated and implied needs.”
With these statements, one could gain a
general idea of what Quality is. Quality plays a vital
role in all aspects of business making; it is the
determining factor of the success or the failure of a
certain plan, procedure, product, or the whole
business itself. Also, it is the motivating factor for
all institutions to work hard for improvement. As
a company which provides design services for
customers, quality is indeed a very vital concern for
TTSP. As reflected in our Corporate Objectives
for 2012, we are pushing hard for better quality for
the satisfaction and delight of our clients.
The drive for quality is not a new thing.
It is already in effect in our sister companies here
and overseas. Last year, THI was able to
implement their Quality Drive, and now with the
efforts of our President Kazuhiro Kitamura and
our top Management, TTSP is now ready to
continue the campaign for Quality. TTSP is embarking on its own drive for better quality. This is
where QCC comes into the picture.
So what is QCC?
QCC stands for Quality Control Circle,
or simply called QC Circle; it is one of the
techniques that are employed to achieve Total
Quality Management - TQM. Ideally, it is made up
of a small group of frontline employees who are
dedicated to bringing and creating a dynamic
ambience in their workplace.
Why QCC?
QCC is a powerful tool since it involves
employee participation in all levels. As the circle is
made up of frontline employees, problem-based
approach is better done—determining the
problems in the workplace and gather data as to
why these problems exist and provide solutions.
The QC Circle also provides a platform for
employees to utilize their potential and promotes
an atmosphere of commitment to excellence. So,
in other words, activities conducted by this group
is said to have great effect on the self development
of each member with which one can develop
qualities such as sound personal relations,
analytical skills, presentation ability and knowledge
in various QC tools. Also, since QCC employs the
concept of Plan-Do-Check-Act or better known as
PDCA, such activity brings a dynamic and
continual improvement. For which an employeeand-customer-oriented company such as TTSP
doesn’t stop on looking for better ways of doing
the job, and bringing satisfaction to its customers.
Who are involved?
The QC Circle activity involves the
whole company and affects all levels. To ensure
company-wide participation, each management
group, including the Support group, was required
to have at least two teams with 4 to 7 members for
each team. A total of 12 teams were formed namely: DNS QCC Team (KP/YP); Cutting Planners
QC Team (CP); TeamMATES QC Team (ML);
Team Maru (WP); Team Outfitting; Team Piping;
Team LS; Hunters; Kouten; Crackerjacks; Diffuser
QC Team; and “Will do Free.”
To keep the whole activity on the right
track, a steering committee was also created with
HDD Manager Manuel Lucenio as Chairman. The
Vice-Chairmen were ODD Manager Albino
Tesaluna Jr. (for Design) and Admin Manager Dale
Bontilao (for Support). HPDG Grp.Mgr. Arvin
Rivera, EDG Grp.Mgr. Leonardo Legitimas and
MP-D SV Noel Lauron made up the members of
the steering committee. This committee will also
serve as the panel of judges who will deliberate and
decide on a winner.
How will the QCC activity be implemented?
The whole QC activity itself is broken
down into smaller step by step activities that all
lead up to the awarding of prizes. The official
onset of the QCC activity actually began with the
formation of the Steering Committee followed by
the creation of the Criteria during the early part of
March this year. Sufficient time was also allotted to
the dissemination of information, formation of
teams and the orientation where they were
provided with background into the activity as well
as the tools and concepts they will be using. The
teams will be employing the QC Seven-Step
Formula as one of their major tools. According to
The QC Problem Solving Approach by Katsuya
Hosotani (one of the teams’ reference books), the
QC Seven-Step Formula is the basic procedure for solving
problems scientifically, rationally, efficiently, and effectively.
Time was also given to the teams for the selection
of topics. One characteristic of a QC Circle is that
they are free to choose the problems to solve. In
this instance though, the teams are encouraged to
focus more on error reduction and improving
design quality. The submitted topics were
approved and as of this writing, the QC Circle
teams are now in the data preparation stage and
will very soon go into Presentation of QC Circle.
The longest running activity is the implementation
stage wherein cooperation from everyone is highly
necessary. It is interspersed with interim reporting
activities to update the panel of the teams’
progress. Validation of reports also follows each
interim reporting and if all goes well, the
conclusion and awarding of prizes will fall in
December of this year.
The QCC activity is a competition and
as such, the steering committee is guided by a certain set of evaluation criteria to determine the winner. Participating Teams will be judged as to
Theme Selection, Understanding & Analysis of the
Current Situation, Countermeasures, Confirmation
of Countermeasures and its Effectiveness,
Application of QC Concepts & Methodologies,
and Implementation Method. Theme selection is
an important part in that it will be the starting
point of the teams. Their themes should
reflect and be relevant to the management
objective. Identifying the true causes of problems
will also prove to be challenging for the teams as
well as comprehensively analyzing the data they
have gathered. Of course, attention will also be
paid to how they have adopted the QC concepts
and how effectively they have applied it.
Teamwork, participation, and how each member
played their role will also be a factor in their evaluation.
Looking at all these considerations and
steps, it is safe to conclude that this is a long-term
and complicated activity. As a whole, the panel is
looking for the team who provides the most
efficient, effective and sustainable solutions to the
most common errors or problems encountered
during the daily operations of TTSP. Sustainable,
because our drive for quality does not end with the
year 2012 but instead continues through the
coming years in our goal for excellence and
continuous improvement.
Big Night at WCIP
Jomar A. Cabayao
A night of entertainment for the Tsuneishi Group
As the Kapuso star is about to perform, the crowd startemployees and the people of Buanoy were made possible ed to stir as every one was wishing to see a glimpse with the
through the collaboration of West Cebu Industrial Park night’s highlights. Jennilyn Mercado’s appearance indeed comAssociation and Buanoy Fiesta Executive Committee last April
pletes the people’s expectation. Her sweet voice and her so20, 2012, at the Tsuneishi parking lot.
phisticated look captivated everyone’s attention.
The area was jam-packed with spectators waiting for
The Upgrade Band ended the night with their classic
the appearance of the Kapuso star Jennilyn Mercado together
rock and pop music. The crowd jammed as the hits from
with the all female band, Femme Aura and another local band
Journey, Europe, Fra Lippo Lippi, Bruno Mars, and many more
from Cebu, the Upgrade Band.
famous artists were played by the band.
First to perform was the Femme Aura band with their
The Big Night at WCIP was undeniably a huge
disco hit songs from the 90’s up to the present. The crowd jived
success. A night filled with fun and entertainment. A night that
with their renditions as they start the party night going.
will never be forgotten.
DOTA: FOR-A-CAUSE
Elmer P. Enriquez
Balamban Celebrate World Water Day
Harvey F. Cristino
DotA fans assembled and exhibited their skills and
teamwork as they held a fund-raising tournament, themed
“DotA: For-A-Cause”, on the night of April 16, 2012 at the
basketball court of Tenshin Dormitory.
“Defense of the Ancients” or popularly known as
“DotA” is a team-based strategy map developed using the
Blizzard Entertainment’s Warcraft software. As you may have
noticed, DotA has captured the hearts of this generation as
another option for pleasure and entertainment.
DotA players of TTSP led by Philip John Baterna
agreed and organized a fund-raising tournament. The money
garnered in the tournament was given to our colleague who
needs an immediate medical attention.
Six teams composed of five players each team put up
a show on the game night. Due to time constraints, the
tournament reached only the first half of the elimination round.
The team of Ramil Navarro dominated the elimination round
with a clean record on their losses. Rallying behind are the
teams of Michael Colina; Amado Nicolas Jr.; and Jessie
Catagcatag.
Because of our hectic schedules, the team captains
decided not to continue with the tournament instead handed
snacks as a celebration with all the DotA players who
participated in the tournament.
Once again the whole world celebrated World Water
Day last March 22, 2012. World Water Day is an international
event organized by United Nations Conference of
Environmental and Development (UNCED) which started in Rio
de Janeiro, Brazil.
As a way of showing that we too care for our mother
earth, CIPDI in cooperation with the Local Government Unit of
Balamban, Balamban Municipal Employees Association, Balamban Water District, Balamban Multi-Partite Monitoring
Team, Tsuneishi Foundation (Cebu) Inc., WCIPA and various
locators and stakeholders of West Cebu Industrial Park held a
“Tree Growing Activity” last March 24, 2012 at the new sanitary
landfill in Brgy. Lamesa, Balamban, Cebu.
The event started with a welcome address by Vice
Mayor Rosie Binghay followed by a short message from Mayor
Ace Binghay. The demo on how to properly plant a tree by
Mr. Winmundo Charcos followed shortly. This year, an
estimated 5,000 indigenous seedlings were planted.
Eager and nature-lover individuals made their way to
the planting site upon receiving go signal from the emcee. Fifty
-eight TTSP employees showed their love for mother nature
with their enthusiasm in planting the seedlings not minding the
sweat and dirt. They cheerfully took photos and the vent goes
on with much fun in
their faces. The event
ended with a tummywarming snacks and a
feeling of
contentment that once again
we made a difference
for mother earth.
The Beacon
SET GOALS & BE SET UP FOR SUCCESS
Why Set Goals?
Anyone who wants to succeed need to set goals.
Without goals one tends to lack focus and lose direction. Goal
setting enables us to take control of our life's direction; it also
provides us with a benchmark for determining whether we are
actually heading for success.
Dale B. Bontilao
Set Attainable Goals
Make sure that it's possible to achieve the goals we
set. If we set a goal that we have no hope of achieving, we will
only demoralize ourselves and erode our self-confidence.
However, let us resist the urge to set goals that are too easy.
Accomplishing a goal that we didn't have to work hard for can
be anticlimactic, and can also make us fear setting future goals
that carry a risk of non-achievement. By setting realistic yet
challenging goals, we hit the balance we need. These are the
types of goals that require us to "stretch ourselves beyond the
normal” and these bring the greatest personal satisfaction.
Goal setting is used by successful organizations and
individuals; top 500 corporations, top level athletes, and
achievers in different fields. Setting goals gives us long-term
vision and at the same time short-term motivation. It drives us
Set Relevant Goals
to organize our time and resources so that we can maximize
Goals should be relevant to the direction we want our
them in our quest to achieve our cherished dreams.
life and career to take. By keeping goals aligned with this, we'll
But in order to accomplish our goals we need to know develop the focus we need to get ahead and do what we want.
how to set them up. Goal setting is a process that starts with Set widely scattered and inconsistent goals and we'll fritter our
careful consideration of what one wants to achieve, and the time – and our life – away.
willingness to do a lot of hard work to accomplish it. In between
Set Time-Bound Goals
our goals and our drive to succeed there are some defined
Our goals must have a deadline. Again, this means
rules that transcend the specifics of each goal. Knowing these
that we know when we can celebrate success. When we are
rules will allow us to formulate goals that we feel we can
working on a deadline, our sense of urgency increases and
accomplish from the moment we set them up.
achievement will come that much quicker.
Rule #1: Set Goals that Motivate
Rule #3: Set Goals in Writing
When we set goals for ourselves, it is important that
The physical act of writing down a goal makes it real
they motivate us: this means making sure that they are
and tangible. If we need to post it so we have no excuse for
important to us, and that there is value in achieving them. If we
forgetting it, then it might in our bedroom where it is the first
have little interest in the outcome, or they are irrelevant to the
thing that meets us as we rise up in the morning and the last
“bigger picture”, then the chances of us putting in the work to
thing we see as when we get to bed at night. As we write, use
make them happen are slim. Motivation is the key to achieving
the word "will" instead of "would like to" or "might". For
goals.
example, "I will reduce my operating expenses by 10% this
Set goals that relate to our top priorities in life. year", not "I would like to reduce my operating expenses by
Without this type of focus, we can end up with far too many 10% this year." The first goal statement has power and we can
goals, leaving us too little time to devote to each one. Goal "see" ourselves reducing expenses, the second lacks passion
achievement requires commitment, so to maximize the and gives us an excuse if we get sidetracked.
likelihood of success, we need to feel a sense of urgency and
Rule #4: Make an Action Plan
have an "I must do this" attitude. When we don't have this, we
risk putting off what we need to do to make the goal a reality.
This step is often missed in the process of goal
This in turn leaves us feeling disappointed and frustrated with setting. We get so focused on the outcome that we forget to
ourselves, which are de-motivating. And we can end up in a plan all of the steps that are needed along the way. By writing
very destructive "I can't do anything or be successful at
an- out the individual steps, and then crossing each one off as we
ything" frame of mind.
complete it, we'll realize that we are making progress towards
our ultimate goal. This is especially important if our goal is big
Rule #2: Set SMART Goals
and demanding or long-term.
We have probably heard of "SMART goals" already.
Rule #5: Stick With It!
But do we always apply the rule? The simple fact is that for
goals to be powerful, they should be designed to be SMART.
Remember, goal setting is an ongoing activity not just
There are many variations of what SMART stands for, but the a means to an end. Build in reminders to keep us on track, and
essence is this – goals should be: Specific, Measurable, make regular time-slots available to review our goals. Our end
destination may remain quite similar over the long term, but the
Attainable, Relevant, and Time Bound.
action plan we set for ourselves along the way can change
Set Specific Goals
significantly. Make sure the relevance, value, and necessity
Our goal must be clear and well defined. Vague or
remain high.
generalized goals are unhelpful because they don't provide
sufficient direction. Remember, we need goals to show us the Reference: www.mindtools.com
way. Make it as easy as we can to get where we want to go by
defining precisely where we want to end up.
Set Measurable Goals
Include a quantifiable aspect in our goals so we can
measure our degree of success. Quantification may be in the
form of amounts, percentages, dates, etc. If our goal is
simply defined as "To reduce expenses" how will we know
when we have been successful? In one month's time if we
have a 1% reduction or in two years' time when we have a
10% reduction? Without a way to measure our success we
miss out on the celebration that comes with knowing we have
actually achieved something.
A Tribute to a Colleague
On our first sign of life, we fulfill the provident promise of our almighty to this world. Each one of us became the
salt that adds flavor to beings that exist in this planet, which sometimes we become too salty for others but often do as perfect
in state just as the salt loose its saltiness that dusts in the wind. Humanity as one of our Creator’s precious creation
uniquely designs to be intelligibly on top. We have the gift of reason, conscience and feel emotion.
As we live day by day, we became aware that man and even other life forms that exist, encounters inevitable episode
called death that in its scientific sense the withering state of an organism. That occurrence most often knocks our sanity in
an unexpected moment. Often, seeing our love ones, friends and people whom we have known passed this lifetime we vent to
question why this happened. Our colleague is no excuse he died recently just before his 24th birthday, a reverent young man
with promising future, so untimely that I can still remember how he smiles with his eyes chinks as we talked two days before
he died.
His family, friends & colleagues must be stunned with the accident and grieving yet one of his family member is
admirable that showed a different perspective in embracing death especially to a family member who happens to be his
younger brother. He told us during the wake that he and their family have no ills with what happened though they mourn of
his brother’s demise, he said “God may have wanted him not to change that he rested and needs him in heaven” that was a
very striking statement of acceptance, love and moving on. Not everyone can forego easily of the unfortunate event that
happened in each of our lives, guilt, fear, anxiousness and even love often hinders us to admit that he is gone; our love one
has joined our Creator.
With that, we can discern that man lives to die as if trees that flourish with produce and wither in time, died but
seeds hope to new birth and continue. Being as if a maggot yearns to step outside his cosset to become a chrysalis transform
to become a butterfly learns to spread its wings, fly, feel the
wind, and explore the world thus far our lives is course to
finding home.
We have witnessed that little young man who hails from
Cadiz grew from being an inexperienced schoolboy that face
challenges in his lifetime, in his work and personally being away
from his family and spent years working with us who were
strangers for him at first. Those short years that he has lived we
should remember the times we saw him happy around us, his
foolishness and those silly times and that above all Grengo
consider us his second family and now that he has gone to home.
We will miss that little young man from Cadiz City, Negros
Occidental and forever he will be in our hearts.
From your Ate in TTSP.
Summer Escapade: Island Hopping
Cory B. Balansag
With the raging heat of summer some those moments were indeed worthwhile.
would prefer to stay at home. Nowadays the
At 11am, our next destination was Caoy-uy – it took 45
heat of the sun indeed gives deteriorating effects. But still minutes to reach the island. Restaurants set in the water
many of us, with happy spirits, consider the season a time catered us with some of our favorite dishes. Our grumbling
to relax and have fun in the sun.
stomachs went roller coaster when different varieties of fresh
Having April 29 to May 1 as a long weekend, we shells and sea foods were served. While having lunch, a band
decided to have an activity that’s best enjoyed on of musicians serenaded us with their best vocals, adding to the
summer – island hopping! Being in Cebu, with choices of fascination of our trip and giving us some “last song
beautiful resorts and islands all around, it was merely a syndromes.”
question of where. So to avail of the best accommodation,
We headed off to our last island destination at around
we booked our trip one week before April 29 at Islands 1pm, Pandanon Island. This island belongs to Bohol province
Banca Cruises, where good services and comfortable boat and is known for its stretch of white sands. While approaching
trips are promised.
this small island, we were amazed by its white shore and the
We started our fun-filled experience on that sunny clear greenish-blue seawater surrounding it. By that time there
Sunday morning. At 7:30am, with the hot blue sky were several people already enjoying the beach, unmindful of
unwavering, we headed off to Punta Engano, Lapulapu, the scorching heat of the sun. Of course, you shouldn’t forget to
Cebu, where the banca docking area is located. We bring sun-block lotion for sun protection. There we enjoyed
arrived one hour ahead of our scheduled trip, but who swimming, playing around, and whacky shots taking. The bluest
cares? We put on our sun block lotion, took some wacky sky was smiling at us with some cloud formations we made out
poses, and boarded at around 9am.
The
banca
we
got
was
and had fun about.
a
spacious
and
At around 3:30pm we decided it was time to head back
comfortable one. During the trip, we enjoyed sitting at the to Cebu. To most of us, the six-hour fun-filled sea trip was a
wide front area of the boat, feeling the breeze as our feet new and exciting experience. Definitely, there are still a lot of
hung underneath, slightly touching the seawater. It took 45 wonderful islands around Cebu to visit. The experience was
minutes to reach our first stop, Nalusuan Island. We mere- indeed a perfect escapade for this season and a great get-away
ly docked near the island where we were allowed to go to people who want to unwind from their busy work schedules.
swimming, snorkeling, and fish feeding. It is
rec- Summer is still out there, so chill out, enjoy the sun, and
ommended to bring underwater cameras on outings like explore. There are indeed lots of fun in the Philippines!
this. With funny underwater poses and drowned laughter,
2012 Holy Week Northern Luzon La Visita Iglesia
In commemorating the season of lent, our 2012 Visita
Iglesia took about one year planning and four months preparation to visit fifteen churches from Cebu, to the entire
Northern Luzon and Manila. Seven audacious friends from
TTSP; Niña Canicon, Ace Katherine Lauron, Erneson
Abellana, Joseph Stephen Piola, Claire Solomon, Andro
Buison and Reynaldo Doronila Jr., four pious friends from
Cebu; Jocelyn Bacalso, Lalaine Gabuya, Agnes Abadiano
and Dalisay Isidro, two spirited friends from Manila and Bicol;
Lemuel Cortes and Don Pesonila, respectively, joined me in
this travel.
And so the trip went on seeking the fortress in the
house of God.
April 04 First Church: Sto. Niño de Cebu (Cebu City)
On the eve of April 04, 2012, I convened everyone
for a meet and greet on the first church at our very own
Sto. Niño de Cebu Church. It looked so bizarre when
everyone saw the faces of their travel mates. We started the
Visita Iglesia with candle lighting and prayers for the safe trip
and divine guidance.
Transportation.
I made our itinerary on a travel-wise basis; taking it
on a night trip while sleeping. We booked our flight to Manila
via AirPhil Express on 10:40 PM of April 04, 2012. We used a
Toyota Commuter, all throughout our trip to Northern
Luzon from Manila, owned by Uncle Mario (09089236100).
He fetched us at the airport to meet the group and drove the
van going to Baguio City.
April 05 Second Church: Our Lady of Atonement
Cathedral (Baguio City)
We arrived in Baguio at 7:00 AM. It was a 6-hour
drive from Manila via Kennon Road which was safer and
shorter compared to Marcos Highway. Baguio City Cathedral
Edwin B. Patiam
is made of modern architectural design.
Then we took a breakfast at Good Taste Restaurant
near Burnham Park. Foods were very cheap and delicious.
We met up with Michiko, a friend who graciously sponsored
our accommodation in Baguio City. We toured the entire Benguet area. First, we went to Philippine Military Academy
where another friend, Capt. Eddie Balunso, a PMA professor
gave us an educational tour. Then after the tour, we headed
to the rest of the tourist spots: The Mansion, Wright Park,
Botanical Garden, Mines View Park, Burnham Park,
Strawberry Farm in La Trinidad Benguet and Lourdes Grotto.
A welcome dinner was also served by Michiko.
April 06 Third Church: St. Mary’s Church (Sagada,
Mountain Province)
Leaving Baguio at 2 AM together with Mel and Jeff
(our two drivers), we reached the beautiful and cold place of
Sagada after five hours of travel. Aunt Martina, the wife of
Vice-Mayor Yodong of Sagada, prepared our breakfast and
welcomed us to her house.
Sagada Church, old and made of rocks, suits to its
heritage place. We visited the hanging coffins that
traditionally enriched by the old folks. The famous Sumaging
Cave was never forgotten to be explored. We left Sagada on
noontime of the same day.
April 06 Fourth Church: All Saints Church (Bontoc,
Mountain Province)
Bontoc Ifugao is an hour drive from Sagada. On the
way, you will see the Bontoc Rice Terraces. We had our
lunch at the house of Michiko’s cousin. We visited the All
Saints Church of Bontoc which has a pretty contemporary
structure. We left Bontoc at 2 PM and drove the beautiful
mountains of Ifugao where cliffs are homogeneously made
and scary somehow because of its depth.
2012 Holy Week Northern Luzon La Visita Iglesia continuation
April 06 Fifth Church: Immaculate Conception Church
(Banaue, Ifugao)
Banaue, being famous because of the Hagdanhagdan Palayan (Rice Terraces), was travelled from Bontoc
for around three hours. What is unique of the church of
Banaue is the ancient human wooden sculpture at the
entrance. We left Banaue at 5 PM and travelled down the
mountain going to the Valley of Cagayan.
April 06/April 07 Sixth Church: St. Peter and Paul
Cathedral (Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Valley)
From Banaue, it took about six hours to arrive at
Tuguegarao City. At 11 PM, we dined at a food chain in the
city and took our rest at the beautiful accommodation of Ivory
Suites and Hotel (078-844-2249). The following day,
everyone was prepared again to continue the trip at 7 AM.
The St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral is distinctive and famed
for its structure. We went directly to our next destination,
Aparri where I planned our breakfast at my brother-in-law’s
house.
April 07 Seventh Church: St. Philomene Church (Alcala,
Cagayan Valley)
On the way to Aparri, we dropped by at the old
Church of Alcala. The church is marvellously situated along
the highway where every traveller will notice the old and
stunning church. The caretaker of the church told us to visit
also Lal-loc Church the former cathedral of Nueva Segovia,
one of the oldest places of the Philippines and was one of the
first four major cities in the Philippines.
April 07 Eighth Church: St. Dominic Parish Church
(Lal-loc, Cagayan Valley)
Being ensnared with the suggestion, we headed to
Lal-loc and visited the church. Apart from being beautiful in
structure, the church was so clean and filled with pleasing
fragrance. When Bishop Sibayan, the church’s Parish Priest,
heard that we are from Cebu, he invited us for breakfast
together with his assistant Parish Priest Fr. Malana. We
enjoyed the yellow watermelon and banana.
April 07 Ninth Church: Our Lady of the Rosary Church
(Aparri, Cagayan Valley)
We were three hours behind our scheduled breakfast
in Aparri. From Tuguegarao, it would take around two hours
travel to Aparri. Kuya Allan, my brother-in-law, was very kind.
He prepared the homemade breakfast for us. After which, we
headed to Our Lady of the Rosary Aparri Church where there
is balcony for churchgoers.
April 07 Tenth Church: Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus
Church (Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte)
From Aparri, Pagudpud is a five-hour drive. On this
route, you are travelling the northern tip of Luzon on its
seaside. Patapat viaduct and Blue Lagoon were eyecatching. We arrived at Pagudpud Church around 4 PM
where we met Lemuel, who had his flight from Manila to Laoag. On its few hours to sunset, we visited the famous Bangui Windmills. The twenty turbines powered by strong wind
are situated along the windy and wavy seashore of Pagudpud.
April 07 Eleventh Church: St. William Cathedral (Laoag
City, Ilocos Sur)
After three hours drive, we had our dinner at
Formosa Grill in Laoag City. The Church of Laoag is
well-known for its structure and you will be stunned by its
attractive interior. The belfry where the face of Virgin Mary is
seen was indeed captured by our lenses. The lights to its
Capitol Building and parks are dancing to its colour.
April 07/April 08 Twelfth Church: St. Paul Cathedral
Church (Vigan City, Ilocos Sur)
From Laoag, Vigan is just two-hour drive away. We
went straight to our accommodation, Villa Angela Heritage
House. Gladly, I early booked the room despite of many
travellers and famous people staying in this place because of
its traditional and aged structure. Everyone took the rest and
prepared for another adventure in Vigan. Ms. Cris (the
manager, 09193156122) arranged our free breakfast at
6 AM. The requested four calesas also arrived and ready for
the tour. It was Easter Sunday, as thanksgiving, we attended
a mass at St. Paul Cathedral of Vigan City before our tour
started.
April 08 Thirteenth Church: St. Augustine Parish Church
(Vigan, Ilocos Sur)
St. Augustine Parish Church is located within the City
of Vigan. It is one of the old churches of the place and
famous to its magnificent dark orange and old belfry.
From this location, riding on calesa, we headed to
Crisologo Museum, Pagburnayan Jar Factory, Baluarte and
Hidden Garden where we had our sumptuous lunch.
Everyone was excited to unwind as we packed ourselves
going to the famous Cabugao Beach Resort, thirty minutes
drive from Vigan City. We spent the whole day at the beach
and decided to go back to Vigan for our pasalubong and
experience the night life shopping at Calle Crisologo, the
famous heritage street of Vigan, before we head back to
Manila.
April 08 Fourteenth Church: Minor Basilica of the Black
Nazarene (Quiapo, Manila)
After ten hours drive from Vigan City, we arrived in
Manila at 7:00 AM. We travelled to Quiapo Church, Minor
Basilica of the Black Nazarene for our morning prayers.
April 08 Fifteenth Church: Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Church (Baclaran, Manila)
After thirty minutes drive from Quaipo, we arrived at
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Baclaran Church. We finally
had our long breather for we had reached our last Visita
Iglesia. We gave thanks, we wished and we prayed for the
completion and safety of our travel. We finally made it.
The fifteen churches visited, despite of hardship and
sleepless nights, are the indication that we structured our
friendship and religiously renewed our faith. Together with
our prayers, we speak to God that may all our wishes come
true and that our very good friend GRENGO, as our
companion on this superb and exemplary journey, is on His
kingdom having the eternal repose and peaceful journey of
his own VISITA IGLESIA.
On focus: Hull Outfitting Team
The HOT (Hull Outfitting Team)
of TTSP is a team of warm, kind,
ambitious
and
friendly
people,
composed of dynamic members such as
Design Engineers, Design Technicians
and OJT’s. They are HOT in aligning
and attaining with the company’s goals
and objectives. They are a team of
hardworking and supportive technical
individuals.
Spearheaded by their vigorous
team Supervisor, Engr. Jeodiel O.
Romanillos, Hull Outfitting Team is
observed to be one of the frivolous
teams of TTSP. As described by their
team supervisor, each member is very
supportive with each other and
everyone has his own desire to
contribute to the company’s objectives.
Each member has his passion to learn
and transfer new ideas to those in need
and this was delivered without any
limitations.
Each
one
shows
accountability and responsibility towards
his job. Their teamwork enables them to
stand the tests that a Hull Outfitting
Team could have and made them
remarkable to the company.
The team name goes with it;
they are in-charge of doing the hull’s
outfitting work. They are engaged mainly to four functions. First, they are responsible for the loading and
unloading of equipments which include the
arrangement and fittings of deck cranes,
hatch cover, grab bucket, and those
other non-mentioned items
included
in this definition. Second, hull outfitting
is the one liable for
maneuvering equipments. Third, they are the one
accountable of the fittings for equipment
and crew’s safety, and lastly, they supply painting schedules.
Aside from THI design (of
which TSC-Japan is their direct
contact), HOT is also catering the hatch
cover project for Tsuneishi Engineering
- Japan of about 30% job loads. They
are supplementing drawings such as
preparation of hatch cover production
drawings, (NC, parts drawing, piece list,
lofting list, working plan, full size, full
size piece list) and Nesting jobs. Even if
TTSP-HO members are neophytes on
this job/project, recently they have
inflated more confidence on their
submitted outputs and anticipated to
receive more additional hatch cover job
requests in the future.
Hull Outfitting job is not a
trouble-free job. But despite the hectic
schedule
the
team
member
encompasses, they still manage to have
fun and never ran-out of adventures.
The team enjoys eating. They love to
spend their ten-minute break at the
pantry whenever a team member has
“pasalubong” to offer from a long
vacation, and they enjoy the delicious
taste of ordered pizza on some
occasions. This year, they are
incessantly
strengthening
their
camaraderie by company’s supported
nomunication outside the office. Aside
Cherlyn B. Felisilda
from that, there were times that the
team would go out to make some
diversions after work (with safety)
outside
the
company
premises
(ie: batchoy-bbq marathon, karaoke
marathon, etc,,). Since it is very
obvious that when outside activities
fall on weekends wherein this is the
only time the team supervisor can
spend it with his family in the province,
his
compassionate
engineers/
technicians who lives within the area
initiates to have team activities on
weekend to promote amity by going to
eminent beaches and leisure places
within Balamban area. They had gone
out whale watching, fishing and
experienced the excitement only ATV
(All Terrain Vehicle) ride could offer.
Hull Outfitting Team is now
focusing to provide customers good
quality drawing with on-time delivery
for THI and TSC contracted vessels
and with good technical services at
THI Yard. Also this year, the team aims
for an “A” rating aligning to top
management target. For the past
4-months of this year, they have
already attained “A” rating and the
team will continue to uphold on their
achievement. Although they have been
intimidated by the previous years of
challenging situations, yet they
continue to soar and sail across to
surmount
and
decipher
these
challenges.
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: Marlon O. Caban
“Life is a business.” This is his
principle. Marlon Orapa Caban, 41 years
old, is the Assistant Group Manager of
TTSP’s Hull Construction Design Group.
How did he get this far? By “selling” his
quality service to the company. This is the
only way to survive in the business. “You
reap what you sow.” This best describes
his stand in life. He strongly believes that
by providing the customer with quality
products, we can obtain their favor and
satisfaction which fuels us in this
business.
Married to Mrs. Claudia Bautista
Caban, he is blessed with two lovely
daughters; Pauline Dianne (10 yrs. old)
and Marie Fe (4 yrs. old). Sir Marlon, as
many would say, is silent yet
approachable – perhaps because of his
humble upbringing. He was born on May
3, 1971, in Lanao del Norte. He likes
country music and his number one sport
is volleyball. But during his earlier years
at school, he joined track and field. After
earning a Bachelor’s degree of Civil
Engineering at Misamis University, he
went on to Cebu City where he found a
job as a construction engineer at a site
development. Moving on, he then joined
TTSP on September of 1995.
If working in a Japanese firm was
quite challenging to him, it would be more
so in a Japanese ship designing firm. He
was assigned at Key Plan and Yard Plan
team, where he took every challenge with
a positive spirit, enjoying the thrills and
learnings that come with this type of job.
Ship design is indeed a whole new thing
for a civil engineer. Along the way, he
also got the chance to be assigned in
other work areas such as in Mould Lofting
and 3D System. His fifteen dispatches to
our mother company in Japan further
added and solidified the knowledge that
he possessed.
With such knowledge and
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: Akihiro Hidesaka
Cheerful, big-hearted and wise, exposures and skills upgrading, he was
these are just some of the words fitting assigned here in TTSP for a period of one
with the name given by his parents, year as Project Leader of Hull Production
Mr. Akihiro Hidesaka. He joined the Design Group in Mould, Nesting and
organization last April 23 of the current Cutting Team. Technically, he wants to
year. He will turn twenty - seven years old help, support and at the same time, learn
on September 27 and he permanently from his experiences with his new
dwells at 855-1, Managura, Ekiya-cho, colleagues by doing their best together or
Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, “ganbarimashou” as what they call it in
Japan.
Japanese. While staying here in Cebu, he
He is an Aerospace graduate wants to see and visit some places of our
from Sojo University in Kumamoto country’s pride and be acquainted with
Prefecture, Japan that deals with our culture.
technology and industry concerned with
This sports-minded bachelor loves to
aviation and space flight that have wind play baseball, dart and basketball. But the
tunnel test, shock test and flight
sim- things he missed and wished to do with
ulator.
his friends are fishing and cross - country.
His
first
employment
is They ride on a fishing boat going to the
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. from ocean to catch big fishes. They
April 2008 until present as staff of Hull sometimes used a fishing rod and other
Production Design Group specifically in fishing materials to manually catch fishes
Cutting Plan Team. As part of his and they cook their catch afterwards.
Cory B. Balansag
leadership, he got promoted as Team
Supervisor on April of 2009. His constant
motivation and hard work further
advanced
him
to
become
Hull
Construction Design Group’s present
Assistant Group Manager, on March of
2012.
For over 16 years of dedication,
he has learned to embrace and consider
this company as his own. He expects
more challenges and critical decision
making to go with the position that he has
right now. He looks to initiate educational
workshops and develop each employee’s
sense of accountability for his or her own
respective tasks. And with that sense of
accountability, he envisions the quality of
Hull
Construction
Design
Group’s
products to improve.
On my personal encounter with
him, he is a good mentor and always
shares what knowledge he has with his
subordinates. He teaches and guides us
in a way that he let us learn on our own,
using
our
own
techniques
and
approaches. Him being a role model of
humility and dedication to me, I have
realized, for myself that success is not
always about the monetary possessions,
but may also be about contentment and
confidence that you are giving your best
for every given task.
Catherine J. Ypanto
Sometimes, he joins his group of friends
in spending the weekend riding cars
across fields and on a rocky mountain
and they usually do not follow the main or
direct routes. Really an adventurous and
dynamic individual!
Marlon O. Caban
Asst. Group Manager
(Hull Construction Design Group)
Rodolfo T. Tinampay
Asst. Supervisor
(Accom. Piping)
Jae Pelletier S. Roque
Design Technician
Electrical Design Group
Dennis B. Juarez
Asst. Supervisor
(Key/Yard Plan Team)
Noel T. Lauron
Supervisor
(Mach. Piping Team - D)
Napoleon Louie L. Pe
Asst. Supervisor
(Interior/Accom. Outfitting Team)
Arvin S. Ybañez
Asst. Supervisor
(Mach. Piping Team - B)
Jhomar Telyaen
Design Engineer II
Working Plan Team - A
Dave P. Soncados
HR Staff
Admin. Department
N5 Passers
1. Alila, Althea
2. Casillano, Christine Mae
3. Gabutan, Kim Irish
4. Gubaton, Dennis Ethelbert
5. Juarez, Dennis
6. Legaspi, Ma. Carissa
7. Monsanto, Christian Valor
8. Nufable, Jay Noel
9. Oredina, Marc Adrian
10. Piedad, Maricho
11. Yballe, Corina
N4 Passers
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Añasco, Fredlin Jay
Manayon, Glonilfa
Mayol, Roxanne Marie
Naron, Eleazar Joseph
Sobrio, Glenn
Tangkay, William
AVBA
SEASON 3
ARPILI VOLLEYBALL & BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
One
more
season
Arpili
When the tournament began, so did
Volleyball and Basketball Association
was the battle for hard-court supremacy.
one,
broke the quietness of Arpili Dormitory.
Each team gave the best they can to
sportsmanship and solidarity to
Started last February 2, 2012 and now
snatch a victory and brighten their
all
on its third season, the tournament
chances for the crown. Aside from
Above and beyond the busy
brought intense but friendly rivalry and
cunning game plays other teams brought
schedules and deliveries, it is a
excitement to everyone.
it further by engaging their opponent in
feat for all participants to make
After a thorough and meticulous
war of words or shall we say trash
this event a success!
selection by the AVBA committee led by
talking which added intensity to the
commissioner
five
competition and enjoyment as well to the
basketball teams and three volleyball
spectators. Two months of elimination
teams were created. In basketball, they
round resulted to the L.A. Lickers facing
named it as L.A. Lickers, Miah-Mi Hitz,
the Chigwapo Bulls in basketball while
Chigwapo Bulls, Boston Chicksters and
Lamparoz went against the Bunal Kidz in
Putah Jazz which competed on a 3-on-3
volleyball for the championship round.
Adelo
Parol
of
Conrad B. Duga
Jr.,
race to 21 points game play. Bunal Kidz,
season ended a successful
building
Arpili
the
Dorm
spirit
of
occupants.
The tournament culminated with the
Super Sagpa, and Lamparoz Boys
L.A.
completed the three-team composition
bagging the crown for basketball and
for volleyball.
volleyball
Lickers
and
leg
Lamparoz
respectively.
Boys
Another
HEALTH CORNER: Common Colds
Ethel C. Mapa
has a cold sneezes nearby. You can
include sneezing, coughing, sore throat,
also get a cold by touching your eyes,
fatigue, and runny or stuffy nose.
nose or mouth after you have touched a
surface that is contaminated with a cold
What causes the common cold?
Colds are caused by viruses
virus.
In some cases, the common
called
rhinoviruses.
Despite
popular
cold can lead to more serious infections
belief, colds are not caused by being wet
and complications, such as pneumonia,
or cold, although in some cases these
acute bronchitis, and a worsening of
conditions
A cold, often called the common
asthma. People at risk for complications
resistance to infection by rhinoviruses.
cold, is an extremely widespread upper
include those who have a chronic
How is the common cold treated?
respiratory infection. Colds are caused
disease, an immunodeficiency disorder,
There is no cure for the common
by
upper
a suppressed or compromised immune
cold, but you can find relief by getting
respiratory tract, including the nose and
system, and the very young and very
plenty of rest, drinking plenty of fluids,
throat. The common cold is one of the
old.
eating fruits & vegetables, using
What is the common cold?
a
viral
infection
of
the
most common illnesses.
may
lower
the
body’s
over
-the-counter cough drops, or taking over-
Colds are very contagious. They
can occur at any time of year but are
What
are
the
symptoms
of
the
common cold?
the-counter cold medicines. In most cases, a cold is a mild, self-limiting
dis-
Symptoms of the common cold
ease that resolves by itself over a week
are generally mild and appear two to
or two. Most people in good health can
You can get a cold by inhaling a
three days after exposure to a cold virus.
recover from the common cold
cold virus, such as when someone who
Typical symptoms of a cold
most
common
during
the
winter,
especially during damp, rainy weather.
complications.
without
A year will not be completed
sequences.
Butron,
Everyone present enjoyed
unless the skill, talents and the friend-
Charlyn Lahoylahoy and Catherine
the moment as they impart their
ly competition among the
members
Ypanto represented TTSP Red, TTSP
relaxation thru sports while giving
of the Tsuneishi family and affiliates in
Green and TTSP Blue respectively.
their body extra sweats and of course
Balamban Cebu will not be show-
After the struts and cat-walks were
the overflowing snacks and eating
cased through Sports events. May 12,
done, TTSP Blue’s muse brought
spree.
2012 marked as the opening rites of
home the bacon. But of course, in the
Tsuneishi Sports Fest 2012 held at
eyes
Mayor Exasperanza Binghay Gym at
already a winner.
Poblacion Balamban, Cebu. A total of
Colorful
of
Shery
everyone,
Mae
everybody
is
With
still
a
number
of
extended games ahead, everyone
was never worried on winning or
the
losing, but instead positively focused
eight (8) teams in the Men’s Division
gymnasium as the opening games
on the learning and yearning of the
and three (3) teams in the Women’s
started; Women’s Team pocketed six
experience that TSUNEISHI has giv-
Division participated and competed in
(6) out of ten (10) games while Men’s
en to their valuable assets thru this
the said Sports Festival.
Team, shades of Blue and Green,
great indulgence after a hard days
activity kicked-off with a prayer from
shared the limelight as they raised
work.
our very own Emañita Oraca followed
seven (7) out of the eleven (11)
by the Japanese staffs’, from TTSP
contests. Limbo rock and walkathon
and THI, for their jagger moves exer-
events both for Women and Men were
cise. Right after, newbie Gerald Mi-
easily ricocheted by TTSP Teams as
chael Lim, famed soccer striker in his
they captured the top slots. Barrio
college days, graced the event thru
game vernacularly called karang was
the ceremonial toss with THI`s Rusell
playfully engaged by Men’s Blue
Travero to open up the games.
Team and eventually winning the
But
sporty
The
trails
shirts
filled
was
contest. Also, Gerald Lim stole the
momentarily placed on-hold as the
show as he throttles his motorbike
“Best Muse” highlighted the occasion.
with outstanding prowess, helping
Three lovely damsels from TTSP
Team TTSP continue its domination in
awed the crowd with their stunning
the motorcycle slow race.