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

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New Administration Line Up
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The heat, the beat and the spirit! The First Semester of School Year 2008-2009 was truly a big bang
of surprises and fun getaways. The fun started
with the word Balintataw, a Filipino term for pupil
of the eye. The idea of having a venue to post all
our whereabouts and updates regarding school,
its activities and its students came into being and
they are all here. Seeing thru the Aquinian eyes
definitely makes anyone look into what is in AQ
and what it is to become part of AQ.
OFFICE OF THE RECTOR AND PRESIDENT
REV. FR. RAMONCLARO G. MENDEZ, O.P.
Rector and President
ENGR. VIRGILIO S. PERDIGON JR.
Secretary-General
DR. SUSANA CABREDO
Executive Director, External Affairs
ATTY. EMERSON B. AQUENDE
OIC, Professional Schools
Dean, College of Law
DR. JEAN DE LA TORRE
Dean, Graduate School
Dean, Business Administration
MRS. CLARA A. ALTAVANO
Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
DR. AMPARO D. BINAMIRA
Dean, College of Arts, Sciences and Education
Having been able to travel and enjoy the summer
with friends and different people from different
places was a great relief from the stress brought
about by schooling. These activities however,
proved to be beneficial in building a better environment for every Aquinian. The many activities
that we have had attended this summer left a distinct mark in each of us.
MR. RAFAEL BANZUELA, JR.
Executive Director, CRAA
MR. ROMULO ANTIVOLA
Site Administrator for the Professional Schools
MR. VICENTE B. PERALTA
Assistant Dean,
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Balintataw’s view of every Aquinian was made
even broader as it takes into consideration (as
much as we could) every Aquinian’s perspective
and opinion. This issue includes relevant news
and info about the new administrators and offices.
We also gave our hats off to those Aquinians who
showcased their talents and efforts for the success
of the various activities outside the campus. Also,
we opened our pages to those who would like to
share their thoughts on things they are concerned
with.
MR. FELIX M. ADOR
Coordinator for Community Extension Services
MRS. MARIA CHRISTI B. MUÑOZ
Principal, AQUI (High School)
MR. ALVIN M. PEREZ
Head, MIS/ITC
DR. ARLENE AGUILAR
Academic Support and Accreditation Officer
Through the continuous support of the administration and the students, the Supreme Student Council in its duty to give public information and build a
stronger rapport with the student body, was able
to come up with Balintataw to give every one the
chance to see thru every Aquinian eyes.
WHAT’S INSIDE
Alvin Sapinoso
Summer Lessons in Abucay page
SSC PRO is Mr. Pandayan ‘08page
AQ in Albay’s Biggest and
Brightest Festival
page
Aquinian Artistry
page
SSC Et Al
page
Rewind
page
Sneak Peak
page
Infra Updates
page
Mayon Volcano for New
7 New Wonders of Nature page
In Memoriam page
Blogged...
page
Soothsayer Me
Thematically Speaking
Fantasie...Reverie
You Do Not Know Me
Student Organization Week page
Loud and Proud Contests
page
Acquaintance Party
page
My WYD Experience
page 20
Campus Shoutouts
page
Fun Facts
page
EDITORIAL
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MR. LEO G. LLANA
Director, Planning and Development
ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
MR. REYNALDO BOBADILLA
OIC for Administration
MRS. JEAN E. CARDIÑO
Director, HRMO
“n. pupil of the eye”
http://www.tagalog-dictionary.com
ENGR. MARY ANN A. MAPE
Coordinator for Academic Extension
MR. ABELARDO BELLEZA
Academic Instruction Coordinator
MR. ALVIN A. SARIO
Academic Research Coordinator
MRS. JAYNE FAUSTINO
Head, Laboratory & Instrumentation
CULTURE DIVISION
MRS. LETICIA R. ROQUE
University Registrar
REV. FR. ROBETO G. REYES, O.P.
Vice-Rector for Culture
MRS. ROSEMARIE E. ANTE
Chief Librarian
REV. FR. NORMAN I. QUILAQUIL, O.P.
University Chaplain and
Director, AQ Center for Creative Ministry
FINANCE DIVISION
REV. FR. JOSEPH R. RAQUID, O.P.
Vice-Rector for Finance
DR. WALTER RANDOLPH C. JALGALADO
Assistant to the Vice-Rector for Culture
Director, Student Development Services
MRS. SALVE A. FERNANDEZ
Head, Accounting Department
MRS. JASMIN B. LLANA
Director, Center for Culture and the Arts
MR. BOBBY RIVERA
University Cashier
MR. ALDIN M. SONEJA
Director, Wellness, Sports and Fitness Center
MR. RAFAEL A. CHONG
Purchasing Officer
MR. JESUS BARIZO
Moderator for Student Affairs and
Safety and Security Officer
ACADEMIC DIVISION
MRS. ROSALINDA B. BARQUEZ
OIC, Academic Affairs
ALVIN HOMER B. SAPINOSO
Editor
SSC Public Relations Officer
GIDEON VILLAR PEÑA
Associate Editor/ Layout Editor
SSC President
HELEN P. GARCIA
Managing Editor
SSC Vice President
BALINTAT´AW:
ENGR. MA. TERESA P. BONDAD
Dean, Polytechnic Institute
KRISTINA DE GUZMAN AZAÑA
Photojournalist
SSC Public Relations Officer
MR. JUSTO B. SAMAR
Coordinator,
Community Service Training Program
RIZZA LIM
Photojournalist
SSC, ET AL.
MOZA DUNYA AL-DUMAINI
Staff
SSC Auditor
FRANK A. BELBES
Circulation-in-charge
SSC Secretary
MISHELLE PADULLON
Circulation-in-charge
SSC Treasurer
All articles on this magazine reflect the concerns of the Supreme Student Council but
do not necessarily represent their official stand unless otherwise stated.
MR. JESUS BARIZO
Coordinator and Adviser, SSC
Moderator for Student Affairs
MRS. ROMINA VILLAMOR
Critique
Faculty, English Department
VOLUNTEERS (as of July 14, 2008):
CATHERINE OCCIDENTAL
LIZA BANGOLANTA
KRISTINE JOY SARZA
LAURENCE ASNE
RUBELYN FLESTADO
LEONARD IVAN BORILLA
GABRIEL JOSEPH BRAGAIS
MARLO BOBIER
MA. DHANA GARCERA
KATHLEEN CLAIRE FORCADELA
CZARINA ISABELLA R. CONTADO
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Smiling Newsbits
OpLan
SMILE
After being hailed as one of the safest
schools in Legazpi, Aquinas University
Safety and Security Officer Mr. Jesus Barizo has implemented another aplaudible
program: Oplan Smile; Security guards
are tasked to smile and to greet students,
teachers, administrators & visitors alike.
Speak in
English
Summer Lessons in Abucay
Moza Dunya Al-Dumaini
“Nothing compares to a God-fearing atmosphere
I experienced in Domnet held in Letran-Bataan,
Abucay last April 28-May 2, 2008”.
The journey began when we left Legazpi by the
bus. The time of arrival was 6:45 and I was so
proud of myself because I got there on time (about
6:38 p.m.) That was my first achievement that day.
We arrived at Ermita, Manila at 5 a.m., earlier than
we expected. We had our breakfast at a fast-food
courtesy of Doc Walter Jalgalado. I had spaghetti
(yummie!), my favorite! Right after our eating session, we took a cab for Letran Intramuros. It was
my first time there! And we were so amazed by
the structures of the buildings, as if it was my first
time in Manila. While waiting for the other delegates from different schools to arrive, we took
shots of the nice views inside the school. It was
tions and wisdoms. The activities were designed
to give us extraordinary product- the fruit of mind.
God used this training to stir my sleeping mind
and soul. God picked the best instruments such as
bishop, priest and speakers to send his message
to us young people and that is to move forward
with God. One of the speakers delivered a speech
entitled Damdaming Bayani which best suited my
life as a leader. She cited several heroes who died
for what they believed in. “I, myself can be one
of them without shedding blood”, she said. I, reacting like a child wondered and later on realized
that it is truly possible for a student like me to be
one. You can show the world the right path without dying. It is what you call leadership. With her
speech I came up with my own simple definition
of leadership. Leadership makes you ugly. Haha!
Leaders think much about others than think about
how they look like; because of the errands and
“Leadership
makes you
ugly...
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The Office of the Vice Rector for Culture encourages the use of the English
language with its Fun to Speak in English campaign.
Uuy...
Sisenta
na AQ
Aquinas University of Legazpi is celebrating
its 60 years of grateful passion and devotion
to the true and loving life.
Alumnus
donates
P1M
Aquinas University College of Nursing
alumnus Jerome Balisnomo donated one
million pesos to Aquinas University on July
28, 2008,
AQ
conducts
drills
AQ Students, Staff and Emergency Responders took part in Fire and Earthquake Drills
on Aug. 29, 2008 and Sept. 26, 2008.
DOMNET KIDS. Participants to the DomNet Summer Camp held
on April 28-May 3, 2008 at Colegio de San Juan de Letran,
Bataan, Abucay.
fun and relaxing because we had the chance to
rest before hitting the road again. The participants
were completed at around 9 a.m. The exhaustion
made me drowse in the bus. We got there just on
time for lunch. The gigantic gate of Letran Bataan
Abucay appeared right before my eyes!
After the registration, all of us headed to our distinct rooms. I was lucky to be with my schoolmates
in one room. But I know I can always cope with
others. The dorm was absolutely overwhelming.
We never thought of any complaints about the accommodation because they gave their best place
to us. Thanks!
To cut the whole story short, I never assumed
things will turn out very peculiar. That was my first
time to attend the Dominican Network, yet it felt
like I’ve been with the other DomNet kids for a long
time already. My mind was nourished with percep-
Being a DomNet youth moved
me to next best thing to do- speak out. It is not
about flaunting what you have, what you know
nor what you do. It is about inspiring people. To
persuade and to share with them what you have
learned. Because when you acquire knowledge on
how to be a better being, it now becomes your
responsibility to pass it on to others. How? Be a
leader. Set free the core that’s hiding in your body.
Unleash the initiative of leading.
These realizations came to a pause. My next move
is to move. Not mountains, but greater, PEOPLE.
I am very thankful that they gave me this opportunity. I am aware that things happen once in a
lifetime.
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
Conference and linkage with the PHSA.
tasks. Her words put a smile
on my face because I was
suffering from that syndrome
lately. But then I was happy
because of the fact that I am
doing my job fairly.
The facade of Colegio de San Juan de Letran- Bataan, Abucay.
Letran is a sister school of Aquinas University of Legazpi.
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SSC PRO IS
MR. Pandayan ‘08
College of Business Administration
Coordinator: Mr. Jordan Averilla
BA Student Council
President: Richard Monreal
BA Sophomore Class Organization *
President: Kristina Azaña
Junior Institute of Management
President: Rey Ayala
Financial Managerial Accounting Student
Society (FMASS)
President: Zialyn E. Guardian
Junior and Senior Chamber of Business and Finance
(JSCBF)
President: Gina Lyn Belleza
Aquinas University Tourism Society (AUTS)
President: Rodolfo Antes
Gideon Villar Peña
College of Arts, Sciences and Education
Coordinator: Mr. Jacinto Maceda
CASE Student Council
President: Joy Ann Bisa
Association of Psychology, Math, Educ, Science Students
President: Nayser Gayle Bobadilla
Active Quorum
President: Carmelo Siapno
The Association of Linguists, Artists & Communicators
(TALAC)
President: Shiela Banta
Polytechnic Institute
Coordinator: Engr. Javier Vicera
PI Student Council
President: Myrllan Navarro
United Architects of the Philippines-Student Auxilliary*
President: Carmela Marie Barba
Institute of Electrical Engineers of the Philippines
(IECP)
President: Virginia Karla Baeta
Philippine Institute of Industrial Engineers*
President: Baliwas
AU Computer Engineering Society (AUCES)
President: Marilyn Midua
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Coordinator: Mrs. Lorenzita Tamor
Nursing Student Council
President: NIco Guillermo
University-Based Organizations
Coordinator: Mr. Jesus Barizo
Kuntaw ng Pilipinas-AUL Chapter
President: Audie Rodriguez
Rotaract Club of Legazpi-AUL
President: Leo Lozares
Beta Sigma Fraternity
President: Ricardo Nermel
AU Hard Charger Mountaineers
President: Gener Munda
Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity
President: Raul Libardo
Alpha Kappa Rho
President: Aris Asne
Tau Gamma Phi/Tau Gamma Sigma*
President: Rodel Hayagan
CFC-Singles for Christ
President: Bernard Jerson Atun
Red Cross Youth
President: John Meryl Siddayao
AU Student Assistants Associations (AUSAA)
President: Charlotte Arive
Anduyog Youth Volunteer’s Movement
President: Joy Ann Bisa
Supreme Student Council
President: Gideon Peña
Note:
List of organizations is as of July 14, 2008
* under probation
Source: Office of the Student Development Services
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With the theme: “Isang Dekada ng Pagpapanday!”, it relieved the great moments of
Pandayan 1 to 9.
about
List of Recognized Student
Organizations S.Y. 2008-2009
Aquinas University Supreme Student Council, Public Relations Officer, Alvin Homer B.
Sapinoso, won the title Mr. Pandayan ‘08
and was awarded as Best in Talent.
Pandayan ‘08 was a collaborative project
between Collegio de San Juan de Letran-
Pandayan is hinged on the belief that student-leaders are not mere recipients but active agents of their learning; leadership is a
potential that should be nurtured by everyone, and leadership is service.
Pandayan aims to help the participants
learn the basic concepts of leadership/ team
The Best in Talent duo.
building through different learning experiences, games and other activities.
Calamba and the Philippine Association of
Administrators of Student Affairs (PAASA)
Region IV A & B and was held on April 1113, 2008 at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Calamba, Laguna.
Unlike the previous years, Pandayan was
opened not just to High School and College
student-leaders from Colegio de San Juan
de Letran-Calamba, but also to students
from Region IV A & B and other Dominican
Schools in the country, such as the University of Sto. Tomas, Angelicum College and
Aquinas University of Legazpi.
Pandayan also aims to help the participants
appreciate the importance of camaraderie
as a stepping stone towards the achievement of their individual and organizational
goals in an atmosphere of fun and togetherness.
Furthermore, Pandayan aims to help the
participants prepare themselves for their
leadership responsibilities as groups and individuals by tapping their own experiences
and insights as learning materials.
Together with Alvin Sapinoso were other
Aquinians who participated in Pandayan
such as SSC President Gideon V. Peña,
AUSAA President Charlotte Arive, Creative
Ministry Volunteers Riza Lim and Catherine
Occidental. They were accompanied by Mr.
Jacinto Maceda, Active Quorum Adviser.
Aquinas University of Legazpi
SUPREME STUDENT COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE BOARD
GIDEON V. PEÑA (CASE)
President
LEGISLATIVE BOARD
JUDICIARY BOARD
GERALD PETER BISA (TALAC) ARMIE CERVANTES (CASE)
Chairman
Chairman
HELEN P. GARCIA (CNHS)
Vice President
GINA LYN BELLEZA (JSCBF)
Vice Chairman
FRANK BELBES (CASE)
Secretary
CHARLOTTE ARIVE (AUSAA)
Secretary
MISHELLE PADULLON (PI)
Treasurer
MOZA DUNYA AL-DUMAINI (CASE)
Auditor
KRISTINA AZAÑA (BA)
ALVIN HOMER SAPINOSO (CNHS)
Public Relations Officers
Members:
RODOLFO ANTES (BA)
AUDIE RODRIGUEZ (PI)
As ratified in the July 2007 School Elections, the Supreme Student Council follows a new Constitution
having apportioned three bodies with distinct powers and responsibilities: the Executive Board, Legislative Board and the Judiciary Board.
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AQ
in Albay’s Biggest
and Brightest Festival
Alvin Homer B. Sapinoso
Pili-kula
From the merry month of May, the Provincial Government of Albay moved this year’s
celebration of the Magayon Festival to
the equally fun month of April. The whole
month became an explosion of exciting
events and fun-filled activities.
All roads lead to Albay, as the Festival
kicked-off in an extravagant fireworks display and a month-long beer plaza. Every
night stages a different performance, with
presentations from various sectors of society and from almost all the municipalities
and cities of the province. This year’s festivities were diverse and a lot of activities
were unique in this year’s celebration. With
its theme, “Albay Rising”, Magayon Festival
once again became a proof to the resiliency
of the Albayano people and its culture.
Magayon Schools’ Fair
One of the innovations in this year’s celebration was the Magayon Schools’ Fair.
Institutions of higher learning in the whole
of Bicol Region were gathered in one roof.
This rare event gave the youth particularly
incoming college students to be able to
choose the best school for their collegiate
studies. Aquinas University of Legazpi, being one of the leading institutions in the region, was fortunate enough to be given the
chance to showcase the best about AQ. Together with AQ in the said fair were schools
like Bicol University, Ago Medical and Educational Center, Immaculate Conception
College of Albay, Mariner’s Polytechnic Colleges Foundation, AMA, Divine Word College of Legazpi and Amando Cope College
of Tabaco. Schools from nearby provinces
and cities were also present. From Camarines Sur Ateneo de Naga University, Universidad de Sta. Isabel, University of Saint
Anthony and University of Northeastern
Philippines. From Sorsogon St. Louise de
Marillac College of Sorsogon. The collaborative 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.
Velada
Velada, a bikol term meaning a musical
program, was the title of the Festival’s
Regional Chorale Competition. Chorale
groups from the different provinces sang
their way to Albay hoping to take home
this year’s top recognition. The competition was intended to develop and to appreciate 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.
Mass Communication students of Aquinas
were able to bring home the bacon as they
were given five awards for their independent films. The films were part of the requirements in their course, and with much
privilege, their works were acknowledged
as one of the best during the Magayon Pilikula Independent Film Festival.
The awards received were: Best Story and
Best Supporting Actress for Banaag and
Best Film and Best Actress for Pagirumdom. The ‘Banaag’ Team was composed of
Paul Labini, Jay Alvin Echano, Floranie de
Padua, Emma Atento, Diana Banania, Niña
Albie Dulay, Joyce Anne Licup, Glady Gonzales, Shiery Hagosjos, Kristine Latorre,
Francis Llona, Ayla Pago and Kerry Anne
Sevilla. While the ‘Pagirumdom’ Team was
composed of Jeron Almoradie, Honorio Andes Benitez III, Rey Canon, Angelo Mella,
Taimak Sevilla and Mayden Valladolid.
Limelight
Let’s not fail to commend the Aquinians
who competed in the Search for Mutya
and Ginoo ng Magayon. Their wits and
guts proved that Aquinians truly have what
it takes to be the next faces in the local
showbiz arena.
From all the events and activities during
the month-long festivities, the Magayon
Festival was a resounding success. Aside
from the beauty and grandeur of the famed
Mayon Volcano, the Magayon Festival gave
us another reason to be proud to call ourselves not only as Bicolanos but Albayanos
as well.
Nota Bene (Take Note)
Students enjoy constitutional rights
even when they enter school. However, if the exercise of such right would
violate the rights of the school as an
institution, the exercise therof would be
wrong.
- Atty. Ulan Sarmiento
Philippine Association of Advisers of
Student Affairs (PAASA) Seminar
October 2007, Tagaytay City
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Aquinian Artistry
Alvin Homer B. Sapinoso
If Aquinas University was a colossal treasure chest, the Center for Culture and the
Arts would probably be one of its precious
diamonds. Apart from the various organizations in the campus, the center had been
continuously polishing its edges to render
a noteworthy performance each year. It all
began when the university felt the need to
unify and concretize the operations of the
performing groups in the university and to
be able to integrate formally cultural and
artistic activities with academics. From this
simple dream, the center had grown to be
one of the university’s pride and honor.
production in their modern ballet and jazz
moves. It was a big break for the members
of the dance troupe since it was the first time
that they tried to dance modern ballet. The
group’s success would not be complete without the expertise of Mrs. Princess Berdin, the
group’s choreographer and a graduate of the
University of the Philippines and an alumnus
of the Philippine High School for the Arts in
Laguna, and Mr. Arnel Espineda, the group’s
Creative Director. After years of waiting and
months of hardwork, the AUDT’s Abaca has
become a milestone in their group and the
university’s history.
The center is composed of three performing
groups, the AU Dance Troupe, AU Chorale
and the Sama-samang Tinig ng mga Aktor
na Gumagalaw sa Entablado (STAGE). For
the past years of the center’s existence,
these groups have been able to showcase
their talents and skills and were able to be
one of the region’s best performing groups.
Haplos
and
The theatre group of the university is the
youngest among the three performing groups,
but they were able to prove their worth in
their craft and gear together with the Dance
Troupe and Chorale. The Sama-samang Tinig
ng mga Aktor na Gumagalaw sa Entablado
(STAGE) was able to give its audience a
spoonful of fresh and eye-opening ideas in
every performance. The group’s Sanggot na
Bulawan written by Bicolano playwright, Julio
Mendoza (2006), a play depicting the lives of
the people from Rapu-Rapu being affected by
the gold mining, was a huge hit after being
able to vividly portray the lives of the islanders in the real sense of the scenario. Following the success of Sanggot, STAGE was able
to present last year’s Haplos; an original play
about the lives of three students who had their
own share of life’s misery and blessings and
how they were able to cope with their own
personal lives and live up with their fate.
Abaca
The Aquinas University Dance Troupe once
again showed off their dancing skills as they
presented Abaca during the last week of
February 2008. Abaca was a research production, a dream come true for the members and directors of the AUDT. It was a big
shift from their usual folk dances and modern pieces. Abaca tells the story of how the
lowly plant Abaca, which is abundant in the
rich soil of the region, becomes more than
what it seems to be. The troupe was able to
interpret the steps and processes of Abaca
The success of Haplos doesn’t stop within the
corners of the campus. This year, there are
plans of bringing the play outside the university to reach out to more people and inspire
more lives. The group has plans of performing
in nearby provinces and cities to bring Haplos
to a much greater success. Despite the hardships and trials the group had encountered,
STAGE was able to continue its legacy; with
their able Director, Mrs. Sarah Marie Aviado
and with dedication to their chosen craft, the
Sama-samang Tinig ng mga Aktor na Gumagalaw sa Entablado will continue to inspire
more and more lives.
Velada Musika
Last February of this year, the Aquinas University Chorale under the training of well-known
musician, Mr. Ramon Manjares, teamed up
with the BUNGCUL Singers of Bicol University
for a friendship concert and to bring choral
music in the province to a greater height. It
was the first time that the two leading universities in the province tied up to showcase
their musical prowess. Velada Musika was
another achievement for both of the performing groups; they were able to prove that
competiton would not hinder their love for
music and the art of choral singing. The AU
Chorale proved their skills and talents. They
were even more applauded after being able
to bag various awards from different chorale
competitions and being invited in numerous
events. The group continuously learns chorale pieces and undergoes annual vocal trainings and workshops to further enhance their
talents. Just last June, the group had a vocal
The performing organizations of Aquinas
University’s Center for Culture and the
Arts. (photos courtesy of Leo Ganace,
OSG and MIS)
workshop with celebrated pianist and choral
master Mr. Jonathan Coo. Mr. Coo was a graduate of the famed Eastman School of Music in
Rochester, New York. The AUC was fortunate
to have been able to train and perform with
famous musicians and chorale enthusiasts.
This year, the group is working on a research
production about Bikol songs to cultivate the
bikol culture, advance their skills and bring
chorale music to more listeners.
The Prize is Write
The director of the Center for Culture and the
Arts, Mrs. Jazmin B. Llana, MATA has been
awarded the prestigious Helsinki prize given
by the International Federation for Theatre
Research (IFTR). She recently finished her
doctorate in Theatre Arts at the University of
Wales in Aberyswyth in the United Kingdom.
Mrs. Llana was an Aquinian student and was
once a member of the Sama-samang Tinig
ng mga Aktor na Gumagalaw sa Entablado
(STAGE). As CCA Director she continues to
inspire more student-artists, and people from
all over the world; her works proved that the
passion for the arts is a continuous fire that
burns within the heart of every human being.
Ranga
One of the most anticipated performances of
the CCA artists is the annual show dubbed
“Ranga”. For the past years the center showcases its talents by putting together in one
show the three performing groups of the university. The previous Ranga was dedicated for
the victims of typhoon Reming. By September
of this year, the center will prepare for another performance that would prove once more
that the Aquinian talent is more than the usual. This only proves that Aquinians learn more
beyond the four corners of the classroom and
they are able to develop their God-given skills
and grow as holistic individuals.
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For the Love of the Philippines
continued from page 9 of the In times of
Achilles’ Heel, Hold Hands cover.
My parents always brought me to the places where
poor and physically handicapped people live. They
wanted me to understand their life and help them.
I also worked for Catholic Church when I was in
the army. The only thing I learned from Catholic
Church was that we have to love our neighborhood. And, I have loved my neighborhood. Have
you cried for the Philippines? had only three factories. So, would be well off if everyone works hard
for
I have cried for my country several times. I also
cried for the Philippines because of so many poor
people. I have been to the New Bilibid prison. What
made me sad in the prison were the prisoners who
do not have any love for their country. They go to
mass and work for Church. They pray everyday.
However, they do not love the Philippines . I talked
to two prisoners at the maximum-security compound, and both of them said that they would
leave the Philippines right after they are released
from the prison. They said that they would start a
new life in other countries and never come back to
the Philippines .
Many Koreans have a great love for Korea so that
we were able to share our wealth with our neighborhood. The owners of factory and company were
distributed their profit to their employees fairly so
that employees could buy what they needed and
saved money for the future and their children.
When I was in Korea , I had a very strong faith
and wanted to be a priest. However, when I came
to the Philippines, I completely lost my faith. I
was very confused when I saw many unbelievable
situations in the Philippines. Street kids always
make me sad, and I see them everyday. The Philippines is the only Catholic country in Asia , but
there are too many poor people here. People go
to church every Sunday to pray, but nothing has
been changed.
My parents came to the Philippines last week and
saw this situation. They told me that Korea was
much poorer than the present Philippines when
they were young. They are so sorry that there are
so many beggars and street kids. When we went to
Pasangjan, I forced my parents to take a boat because it would fun. However, hey were not happy
after taking a boat. They said that they would not
take the boat again because they were sympathized
the boatmen, for the boatmen were very poor and
had a small frame. Most of people just took a boat
and enjoyed it. But, my parents did not enjoy it
because of love for them.
My mother who has been working for Catholic
Church since I was very young told me that if we
just go to mass without changing ourselves, we are
not Catholic indeed. Faith should come with action.
She added that I have to love Filipinos and do
good things for them because all of us are same
and have received a great love from God. I want
Filipinos to love their neighborhood and country as
much as they love God so that the Philippines will
be well off.
I am sure that love is the keyword, which Filipinos should remember. We cannot change the sinful
structure at once. It should start from person. Love
must start in everybody, in a small scale and have
to grow. A lot of things happen if we open up to
love. Let’s put away our prejudices and look at our
worries with our new eyes.
I discover that every person is worthy to be loved.
Trust in love, because it makes changes possible.
Love changes you and me. It changes people, contexts and relationships. It changes the world.
Please love your neighborhood and country.
Jesus Christ said that whatever we do to others we
do to Him. In the Philippines , there is God for people who are abused and abandoned. There is God
who is crying for love. If you have a child, teach
them how to love the Philippines .
Teach them why they have to love their neighborhood and country. You already know that God also
will be very happy if you love others.
That’s all I really want to ask you Filipinos.
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Emp
True
Aquin
As
they
said
lines from the SSC, Et Al Interview
‘Leadership is not about being on the top. It is
about service and sacrifice.’
- Gabriel Joesph Bragais
1BSN
‘The school gives us the opportunity to learn.
But the rest is up to us.’
- Kathleen Claire Forcadela
2BSN
‘Ang pagkatuto ay hindi lang matatagpuan sa
mga libro o sa loob ng mga silid aralan kundi
pati na sa pakikipag-halubilo sa mga taong nakapaligid sa’yo araw-araw.
- Laurence Asne
1BSN
‘Ang lider masasabi mong magaling kung natututo sakanya at nagkakaroon ng improvements
ang mga kasamahan nya.’
- Ma. Dhana Garcera, 1BSN
SK Chairman, Sn. Sebastian,
Sta. Magdalena, Sorsogon
‘Wag mo munang isipin ang (mga sinasabi ng)
iba...lalo na kung ang intensyon mo ay (ang)
makatulong...sabi nga nila dapat daw hindi ako
sumali (dahil) wala naman daw na benefits. Pero
naisip ko, hindi dapat ganun.
- Marlo N. Bobier
1BSN
Lahat ng bagay may paraan, kaya kung gugustuhin ko, magagawa ko.
- Liza M. Bongalonta
1BSN
Ang leader (dapat) marunong sumunod sa followers...marunong makinig sa ibang tao para
mapaganda ang ginagawa.
- Kristine Joy Sarza
Marketing Management 2
Understanding Love
Rizza Lim
When I was a freshman, my teacher in Theology asked me and my friend to sing in the
mass. Then I met Ate Tin, then director of the
AQ Center for Creative Ministry and she asked
if we want to be volunteers. My friend and I
agreed and started attending mass (we were
looking for something that we can do regularly).
Later on, Ate Tin oriented us together with the
other volunteers of what is now CCM. She said
that as a volunteer we have the privelege to
use the computer and other things; as a matter
of fact, we can go there anytime we want to. I
never imagined that I will be part of a religious
organization such as CCM where I became more
devoted to God. I thought it was easy to be a
volunteer. You just have to attend masses, prepare the things needed in mass, be a commentator, or a reader. But then I realized that it’s not
an ordinary kind of volunteerism. It’s special
you give more time to God by remembering Him
and Loving Him thru service to Him and to His
people.
As a volunteer of CCM, I gave my heart, shared
my sense of humor and my enthusiastic spirit to
our organization. I have had deep appreciation
to the Fathers and to Ate Tin, most especially.
Their words and pieces of advice really inspire
me as a student and as a daughter. Since volunteers are integral part of the organization, my
co-volunteers and I find ways to help the organization build bridges between students and
God through spreading His word.
As a volunteer, I learned something new which
I had never learned in the four corners of the
classroom. I met new friends. I had fun. Everything changed me. I gained the confidence to
face many people, I was able to express my appreciation of people who have done good things
to me. I understood the true meaning of love
and of gratitude. Above all, I learned to love
every creation of God, be it small or big.
When it comes to giving from the heart, possibly
nobody gives more than a volunteer. By definition, a volunteer does not get payment or compensation for the services he renders. But some
things have worth more than money like the
indescribable feeling when you see your work
succeed and everybody else appreciate it.
I as a volunteer, see my unpaid work as a wonderful way to build meaning and purpose to
life.
SSC, ET AL.
Supreme Student Council, Empowered True
Aquinian Leader (SSC, Et AL) is the Supreme
Student Council’s volunteer organization.
Headed by SSC Auditor, Moza Dunya Al Dumaini, it aims to hone Aquinian leaders by
empowering them in its activities from conceptualizations to planning then execution.
Every two weeks, the Et Al’s will elect among
themselves a team leader. The team leader
will be in charge of making a project and
budget proposal which they themselves will
execute.
The volunteers may sponsor any acitivity
provided that it conforms with the general
norms of conduct of the university.
The Supreme Student Council officers’ role
is to supervise them only in their activities.
The screening, composed of paper screening and interview, was first conducted in
July. Admission will be year round; application forms may be secured from the Office
of the Supreme Student Council.
The volunteer program is one of the council’s
modest contribution to nation building.
Resonating
Catherine Occidental‘ gratitude
Its been more than a year since I came to
this institution. I never thought that I could
reach the point where I am now- to be actively part of various organizations. I didn’t
imagine before that I can manage to be a
leader and at the same time take good care
of my studies. Come to think about it, it is
very difficult to divide and to balance the responsibilities as a student and as a leader.
I remember, it was not easy for a first year
student to have such a hectic schedule especially that I was still in the adjustment period. Much has to be learned from the new
environment college life. At first, I encounter
ed a lot of difficulties because of new situaContinued on Page 11.
Look at your five fingers then
choose one that you think is most
important for you.
See page 10
for the
interpretation.
Grab a Hand!
Et Al page
power
e SSC
nian
AQ-UST Basketball Game. Right after the
leadership training, the officers of the different
organizations watched and cheered for the AQ
varsity during the AQ-UST Basketball Game on
June 4, 2008 at the Albay Astrodome, Legazpi
City.
First Semester
Accomplishment Report
Suprme Student Council
DomNet National Convention. SSC Officers
served as volunteer- facilitators during the DomNet National Convention last February 2008,
Aquinas University of Legazpi.
1st General Assembly. The SSC-elect met
with the newly elected College Council, College-Based and University-Based Organization
Officers last February 16, 2008, at room T-138,
Aquinas University of Legazpi.
Nacionalista National Youth Convention.
Some officers attended the Nacionalista National
Youth Convention held last March 2008 at Pampanga.
SSC and CSCs attended University Council
Meeting. The SSC and CSC Presidents attended
the University Council meeting held on March 13,
2008, Bar AQ, Aquinas University of Legazpi.
Pandayan 10. Some officers and Volunteers of
the Supreme Student Council attended the Pandayan 10 held at Letran-Calamba, Laguna. SSC
PRO won Mr. Pandayan. (see article, page 4)
Aquinian Odyssey. The SSC spearheaded a
planning seminar and workshop last March 28,
2008 at the Media Center Hall, Aquinas University of Legazpi.
Magayon Schools’ Fair. The SSC officers
manned the AQ Booth during the Magayon
School’s Fair on April 9-11, 2008, Albay Astrodome. (see article, page 5)
DomNet Summer Youth Camp. Some officers and volunteers attended the DomNet Summer Youth Camp held on April 29-May 2, 2008,
Letran-Bataan, Abucay. (see article, page 3)
PUSOng AQ- Strategic Planning. SSC and
CSC officers attended the University Strategic
Planning dubbed PUSOng AQ held on at the AQ
Peak, Taysan, Legazpi City.
Presentation of Draft 2008-2013 AQ Strategic Plan. SSC and CSC officers attended the
Presentation of Draft of AQ Strategic Plan on
May 31, 2008, 9:00 a.m., Bar AQ, Aquinas University of Legazpi.
AQuinian Young Leaders’ Summit (AQyles).
The SSC sponsored the annual leadership summit dubbed this year AQyles: Tracing the Aquinian Roots, Sowing the Filipino Seeds on June
2-4, 2008, Aquinas University of Legazpi. (see
related article, In times of Achilles’ heel, Hold
Hands Cover.)
Webpage Design Seminar. The SSC sponsored the MIS-ITC Webpage Design Seminar
held on June 13, 2008, at the Computer Laboratory A, Aquinas University of Legazpi.
Presentation of 2008-2013 AQ Strategic
Plan. SSC and CSC officers attended the presentation of the output of the group (other than the
TWG) designated by the Rector and President to
continue work on the draft Strat Plan. Held on
June 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m. at the Bar AQ, Aquinas
University of Legazpi.
Meeting with Globe. Together with some
AQ administrators, SSC and CSC officers had a
meeting with Globe on the proposal to set up a
cellphone-based information dissemination and
feedback system, held on June 12, 2008, 1:004:00 p.m. at the Rector’s Conference Room.
COST Lecture Series. Some officers attended
the Commission on Science and Technology Lecture Series on June 19, 2008, 10:00 a.m. at the
Bar AQ, Aquinas University of Legazpi. The Commission on Science and Technology launched the
Lecture Series. The first presentation entitled
“The Community-Based Problem Approach in
Teaching Physics” was made by Dr. Shiela Arroco
of the College of Arts, Sciences and Education.
Mass of the Holy Spirit. The SSC and CSC officers served as volunteer-collectors during the
Mass of the Holy Spirit on June 25, 2008, AQ
Dome, Aquinas University of Legazpi. The collection was intended for helping the victims of
Typhoon Frank in Iloilo.
lAQwatsa with Ates and Kuyas. The SSC and
CSC officers toured the Aquinas University High
School freshmen around the AQ Campus on June
25, 2008.
lAQbay. The SSC in coordination with the Student Development Services spearheaded the
University Orientation Seminar dubbed lAQbay:
Ür School, Ür Home, Ür Journey (Orientation
Seminar) on the mornings of June 26 and June
27, 2008 while the different College Councils
spearheaded their College Orientations in the
afternoon.
Anduyog AQ: Iloilo. The SSC took part in the
Anduyog AQ: Tabang sa Tugang intended for the
victims of Typhoon Frank in Iloilo.
”
- Dr. Walter Randolph Jalgalado
AQuinian Young Leaders’ Summit
(AQyles) ‘08
- Student Organization Week
- Acquaintance Party
Sports Council. The SSC and CSC presidents
and advisers are members of the Sports council convened for the University Intramurals. The
first meeting was held on July 17, 2008.
Induction of Officers. All AQ Student-leaders were formally sworn into office on August 1,
2008 at the AQ Chapel.
Intensity AQ. The Supreme Student Council
in coordination with the different student organizations of Aquinas University sponsored the
Student Organization Week, August 4-7, 2008,
Aquinas University, Rawis, Legazpi City. (see article, page 16)
AQuinian: Loud and Proud! Conceptualized
by the Culture and Student Development Services division, the Supreme Student Council sponsored a Song Writing Contest and T-shirt design
making contest; the final judging was held on
August 6, 2008 at the Pacific Mall Entertainment
Plaza. (see article, page 16 and 18)
AE CYU Republic. The Annual AQ Grand Acquaintance Party was held on August 7, 2008,
7:00 p.m. at the AQ Dome with the theme Figments of Imagination. From ASBA EFANEA it was
renamed to AE-CYU Republic: Acquiantance, Excitement, Camaraderie, Youthfulness and Ultimate Party. (see article, page 17)
AQ-HS Leadership Training Seminar. Supreme Student Council President Gideon Villar
Peña gave a talk during the Aquinas University
High School Leadership Training Seminar with
the theme ‘Growing up Through the Essentials
of Leadership’, held on August 9, 2008, Aquinas
University Downtown Campus, Legazpi City.
International Coastal Clean-up Day. Student-leaders and students of the Community
Service Training Program joined the International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) Day on September 20,
2008 at the coastal area of the Albay Gulf.
Et
Pre-Strategic Planning. SSC and CSC officers
attended the University pre-strategic planning
and raised issues of student concerns, held at
the Daragang Magayon Hall, Aquinas University
of Legazpi.
“
Hold your officers
accountable for what they do
and more importantly, for what
they don’t do.
2nd General Assembly. The student leaders
of AUL met on July 5, 2008 and discussed the
following agenda:
- Recognition of Student
Organizations (see page 4)
- Feast of St. Dominic de Guzman
- Buwan ng mga Wika
- Election of the Legislative and
Judiciary Board (see page 4)
Feast of St. Dominic Committee. The Feast
of St. Dominic de Guzman Committee was convened by Fr. Norman Quilaquil, Director for Creative Ministry.
Special Assembly. The Office of the Student
Development Services convened the student
leaders. The ff. were discussed:
- Induction of Officers
The ICC is the world’s largest volunteer effort
to clean-up the environment and is conducted
every third Saturday of September of the year.
Continuing programs/
projects:
Balintataw. The SSC Newsletter.
SSC, Et Al. Supreme Student Council Volunteer
program. (see related article, page 7)
Notes:
- Attendance in University Council meetings and follow up meetings were not included.
- Reports are as of September 21, 2008.
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Know
to d
rgen
SNEAK PEAK
College News. College Views.
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 engineering, 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 Sophomore Class in partnership with the Business Administration Student Council
sponsored a business and leadershipskills training seminar on September
24, 2008 at the Daragang Magayon Hall,
Aquinas University of Legazpi.
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Sabi nga, hindi lang natututo ang isang estudyante sa apat na sulok ng silid-aralan. Mas
matututo pa nga sya sa mga reyalidad ng buhay.
Bilang isang estudyante ng CASE, ang mga
turo n’yo nandito sa loob ng aking ulo. Ang
mga pangaral n’yo diringgin ng mga tenga ko.
Mga masasayang oras, nandito sa memorya
ko. Natutunan ko ring magmahal at maglingkod ng walang limitasyon bilang isang estudyante- ang tunay na bayani ng lipunang Pilipino.
Interpretation from page 8.
Smallest finger- You are an emotional person. You prioritize romance/ love.
So, what about the PI department? Well,
Polytechnic Institute department is a one of
a kind department. They are known as fighters but humble, intelligent yet clever and lazy
yet outgoing and responsible but easy going,
serious people yet still find ways to joke with
others. They may be pressured in their academics, but they still have the time to party.
From tambayan hours to biruan time and to
inuman sessions, who can tell that these students come from other departments?
Seryoso sa una, may takot, may pagtataka,
ngiti ng konti. Pero sa paglaon na panahon,
magiging madali na lang kasi maraming aagapay na mga kaibigan. May mga pagkakataong
masaya at meron din namang mga pagkakataong nakakainis. Masaya ‘pag walang pasok at
may early dismissal (hehe). Nakakainis naman
pag pumasok ka (lalo na pag maaga ka) at
wala naman ‘yung teacher. Nakakainis naman
talaga di’ba?
Ring finger- You prioritize your security.
Another great thing about being a PI student
is the confidence of being open to oneself
and to others; in expressing their emotions
towards others to be understood and for others to know. It can always be challenging for
them to make somebody recognize their feelings but they find it effortless making others
laugh their hearts out. They are the kind of
person who is not afraid to say the way they
feel despite of what other people may think.
Jenalyn Valenzuela, AB-Broad 4
Kapag estudyante ka ng College of Arts, Sciences and Education, dapat talented ka kasi
kahit saan dapt pwede kang isabak. Matalino
para sa bawat tanong na ibabato, ito’y masasagot. Maabilidad para sa bawat pagsubok,
panalo. Responsable kung saan kayang panindigan at pangatawanan ang mga sinabi.
Friendly para maraming kaibigan (para may
mauutangan, hehe) at higit sa lahat, dapat
marunong tumawa anu mang pagsubok ang
meron parang isang komedyante sa entablado
ng mundo. Para sa pangmatagalang mga samahan.
Middle finger- You prioritize libido.
Ok, let me give you some insights about what
it is being a PI student. From the name itself, others have the first impression of it as
a department that includes lots of difficult
subjects like trigonometry, geometry, calculus, statistics,—and guess what?—algebra. In
other words, this department offers courses
that include mathematics in their respective
prospectus. Yes it’s true. From Engineering to
Architecture and Fine Arts and to Computer
Science, all have to take Mathematics as a
fundamental asset in order to prepare for the
major subjects. You have to pass all those
subjects first before you can call yourself professionals.
Kasi Ganito Kami
Index finger- You prioritize reason/ intellect. You are a
studious type.
Alden Grona, 3 BS ECE
Pi or π is a mathematical constant which represents the ratio of any circle’s circumference
to its diameter in Euclidean geometry, which
is the same as the ratio of a circle’s area to
the square of its radius. It is approximately
equal to 3.14159—well, so much for that! This
article is not about the mathematical constant
pi, but rather, about the PI department or the
Polytechnic Institute of Aquinas University.
Thumb- You prioritize your needs- social, emotional,
physical and mental.
Easy as a Pie (π)
The Next Big Thing
Helen P. Garcia, 3BSN
For the past years, the world has been inclined to watching reality shows in search
for remarkable talents that would amaze
its viewers. The American Idol, being the
most popular Talent Show has produced
bright stars that continuously top the music
hit charts like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Fantasia Barrino and David Cook. In
fact, many countries had already adapted the
same concept which includes the Philippines.
The Philippine Dream Academy or PDA, for
example, has opened doors for many talented Filipinos who wish to make their dreams
come true with all the glitz and glamour the
entertainment industry has to offer. Today,
the quest continues with a new twist! Online
talent searches are now beginning to invade
the music industry. The likes of italenstar and
Ichooztv are a genre preferred by the younger generations. As such, stardom is just an
audition thru video away.
Online talent searches may seem complicated
nonetheless. But it is actually easy and accessible with the internet. Contestants can send
their entries to the producers where respectable judges choose the finalist through the
videos submitted by the competitors. The
talent search has worldwide voting through
text and calls, wherein the world chooses the
next big star!
Unknown to many, an Aquinian has tried
her luck in this competition. Ms. Elena Aurea Amano from the College of Nursing
and Health Sciences qualified for the talent
search under the POP category. She is using
Patty Amano as her screen name. An amiable and cheerful young lady with a powerful
voice, she has been singing since she was a
young girl. Joining contests, singing in family gatherings and school activities was her
way of sharing her talent. She joined ichooz.
tv because she believes that even a simple
girl like her can make it big. To date, the said
competition is the biggest singing competition she has ever joined.
Let’s help her make her dreams come true.
Log in to www.ichooz.tv for more details.
Dreams turn into reality if we start to believe
and realize that it is in living our dreams that
we accomplish great things.
In case of fire, evacuate the
building immediately.
2. When the earthquake
stops, wait for instructions
thenvacate building in
QUIET and ORDERLY manner, following evacuation
signs.
3. Proceed to designated
evacuation areas.
4. At the evacuation area,
faculty members do a head
count and will report to their
respective marshalls.
Resonating
Continued from page 8.gratitude
tions but as the days passed, I have started
to enjoy the work and the commitment I have
had to my fellow students. As a volunteer of
the Center for Creative Ministry (CCM) and
the Supreme Student Council, I am happy to
share my experiences and knowledge to my
fellow students.
Being in the organizations that I am affiliated
with, I had joys and more importantly I had
life lessons with me. I learned to deal with
different individuals. I learned a lot of things
that I can use in the future.
I will treasure my experiences because
through these, I learned to manage things
and to be an effective leader. I can say that
as time goes on, I continue learning new
things. In everything that we do, we strive to
make it memorable to each and everyone.
To Father Norman, Ate Tin, Kuya Gidz and a
lot more, my deepest gratitude. Thank you
for molding me and my fellow volunteers to
be good leaders.
To all my co-volunteers of CCM and SSC, I am
grateful and happy for the exciting moments
in the organization. To my fellow students,
I say “my commitment to my organizations
is not yet finished...I am in my continuous
journey....
What
w
do
ncy
1. In case of an earthquake,
“DUCK, COVER, HOLD” while
earthquake is
going on.
Infra Updates
Kristina De Guzman Azaña
The AQ Center for Campus Infrastructure
and Development (CCID) has been continously upgrading the University facilities for
the benefit of its constituents. The following are the completed projects of the said
office:
- Dormitory Renovation/ repainting
- Coffee Shop/ BarAQ
- St. Albert Bldg. Repainting (outside portion)
- St. Thomas Bldg. Repainting (outside portion)
- St. Thomas Bldg. covered walk
- St. Thomas Bldg. covered walk painting
- St. Dominic covered walk
- St. Dominic Bldg. Renovation (ground
floor)
- St. Dominc Bldg. painting (outside portion
including walkway)
- St. Dominc Ceiling- 3rd floor
- Cocofed Bldg. 1 and Bldg. 3 repainting
- Cocofed Bldg. Underground wiring
- Bookshelves of Library
- Drainage Renovation (in front of AQ Chapel)
- AQ House in Washington
- St. Albert Bldg. Ext. (ceiling, windows, til-
ings)
- Septic Tanks of St. Dominic Bldg.
- Hostel (Cocofed Bldg. 1)
- Guard house repair including gate and gate
painting
- Construction of St. Dominic overhang
- Construction of St. Dominic Stage
- New Purchasing Office/ bookstore
- Signages and Directional
- Drainage Renovation (Gate 1 and Gate 2)
- Renovation of St. Albert Lobby
- St. Pius Bldg. painting & electrical works
- Road at the back of St. Dominic Bldg.
- Footbridge (from convent going to ranch)
- Rewiring of Gen Set Connection to Cocofed
Bldgs.
- Construction of Transformer platform and
installation of transformer (beside Cocofed)
- Renovation of Room 9 & 10 in Hostel (Sirangan Office)
- Repair of ceiling in front of Rector’s Office
Renovation of AQ Dome control room
- Repainting of stage (AQ Dome)
- Patching of asphalt road
Other infrastructure projects are still on going.
(source: AQ Center for Campus Infrastructure and Development, July 22, 2008)
What
Wh
Ho
Aquinas University of Legazpi
SUPREME STUDENT COUNCIL- Legislative Board
Rawis, Legazpi City
Resolution No. 001 S.Y. 2008-2009
A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY TRANSFERING THE FUNDS AND PUBLICATION RIGHTS
FROM “THE PHOENIX” (CURRENT UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION) TO “TOMAS” (AB COMM PUBLICATION)
WHEREAS, The Phoenix experienced discrepancies and problems regarding its operation and use of funds, which if proven, is a violation of the University Guideline as stated in the 2008-2009 student handbook Part 6 Sec. 3.A.3.;
WHEREAS, only one (1) publication was released on school year 2007-2008;
WHEREAS, students paid the student publication fee but none was released on the second (2nd) semester of school year 2007-2008;
WHEREAS, the operations and funds for The Phoenix are currently withheld due to the ongoing investigation by the Office of the Moderator of Student Affairs; and
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WHEREAS, students of Aquinas University of Legazpi have the right to information as guaranteed by the 1987 Philippine Constitution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the AQ Student Council Legislative Board that the funds allocated for the publication of The Phoenix
be temporarily allotted as operating funds for Tomas;
BE IT RESOLVED by the Aquinas University Supreme Student Council- Legislative Board that the operation of the university publication be temporarily assumed by AB Communication’s Tomas to include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Assignment of new editorial staff provided, he is not included in the investigation being conducted;
Membership to Tomas will be opened to all bona fide students of Aquinas University;
Use of equipment / office previously occupied by The Phoenix;
Disbursement of funds and proper auditing thereof;
Distribution / circulation of the publication; and
BE IT RESOLVED by the Aquinas University Supreme Student Council- Legislative Board that Tomas be recognized as the Official University Publication until issues regarding The Phoenix are resolved;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the SSC Legislative board certify, and
the President of the SSC Executive Board and the Secretary of the SSC Legislative Board attest to, the adoption hereof; and that copies of the same be
thereafter transmitted to the Office of the Moderator of Student Affairs and other units of the University.
We hereby certify the correctness of the foregoing resolution duly passed and concurred.
Attested:
(SGD.) CHARLOTTE ARIVE
Secretary, SSC-LB
(SGD.) GIDEON PEÑA
President, SSC-EB
DULY ADOPTED BY AQUINAS UNIVERSITY OF LEGAZPI, SUPREME STUDENT COUNCIL- LEGISLATIVE BOARD ON THE 23RD DAY
OF JULY 2008.
Concurred:
(SGD.) GINA LYN BELLEZA Vice-Chairman, SSC-LB (SGD.) GERALD PETER A. BISA
Chairman, SSC-LB
Verified reports have reached the Office of the Moderator of Student Affairs that there are
students seen drinking while wearing their school uniform in some beerhouses/ resto bars creating negative impression about AQ. The Student Handbook on Section 2- General Provisions,
paragraph 3 states that “In the exercise of their rights and in the performance of their obligations, all Aquinian students are expected to act in accordance with the principles, traditions
and ideals that are authentically Filipino and Catholic, whether they are inside or outside the
campus. They should show respect for authority and the rights of their fellowmen, endeavor
to protect the good name of the University and they must abide by the rules of conduct and
discipline formulated by the University.”
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In this regard, any student caught drinking in public places wearing his/ her
uniform shall be subjected to disciplinary action.
t
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Mayon Volcano for New 7 Wonders of Nature
Alvin Homer B. Sapinoso
With over a hundred million votes, the New
7 Wonders of the world were finally unveiled
last July 7 of the previous year. This year,
the New 7 Wonders Foundation, a non-profit
organization, launched its second campaign,
the New 7 Wonders of Nature following the
success of their first campaign, which took
democracy to the global arena. The foundation aims to bring in more votes as they start
their new campaign.
try is one of the best in terms of ecological
diversity.
Let’s support our own. Let’s be proud as Bicolanos. Let’s make Mayon Volcano a certified Wonder of Nature.
Visit www.n7w.com and vote for Mayon.
Excerpt from the letter of Justice for
Ambo Movement dated August 2006
It has been very unfortunate that political
killings continue unabatedly. Many civilians
have been victimized by extra judicial killings. Most of them are members of progressive organizations advocating social justice
and empowerment for the people.
New 7 Wonders Founder and President Bernard Weber notes, “We are finding the New
7 Wonders of Nature campaign to be excitingly different from the first one. So many
breathtakingly beautiful, natural places are
still quite unknown to many. From waterfalls,
rainforests to mountain peaks, freshwater
lakes to salt flats, we are discovering together the incredible beauty and variety of
our planet.” (from www.
n7w.com)
One of these unsolved crimes was the murder of Rei Mon M. Guran who was shot dead
by unidentified assailant on July 31, 2006 in
his hometown in Bulan, Sorsogon while on
board a bus going to Albay. He just turned
21 a day before the incident.
In its first months, there
were already more than
a hundred nominees
submitted from all over
the world. From these
nominees, the Philippines send in four (4)
nominees – the Palawan River Subterranean Natural Park, the
Chocolate Hills of Bohol, the Tubbataha Reef
and Mayon Volcano of
Albay.
Fondly called “Ambo” by his classmates,
friends and fellow students, Rei Mon immersed himself to varied issues concerning
the poor and the disadvantaged. As a provincial coordinator of the League of Filipino
Students in Albay, and a student taking Political Science in Aquinas University, he joined
hands with the studentry in pushing for a
moratorium in tuition fees and other democratic rights in campuses. Fully aware of his
potential to be of help to others, he put his
Christian faith into action, as a youth leader
of United Church of Christ in the Philippines’
Christian Youth Fellowship and as a member
of the Anduyog Youth Volunteers Movement.
He spearheaded the mobilization of students
on opposition to the reopening of Lafayette
Mining Corporation. He was always present
in dialogues, pickets and mass rallies condemning the destructive and greedy operation of Transnational Mining that would put
in peril the lives and health of Rapurapu
residents and nearby provinces.
W
The beauty of the Phil- PERFECT CONE SHAPE VOLCANO. Mayon Volcano is an official
ippine islands has been nominee to the new 7 wonders of nature.
drawing in tourists from
all over the planet. Aside from its wonderful
sights and warm people, the nation’s assets
lie in its natural wonders. The country has
been blessed with almost nothing but beautiful sights, and these things are not for the
Filipinos alone, but for the whole world to
see and to appreciate.
The splendor of our own Mayon Volcano
again made news. After being away from
public interest in the past years, Mayon is
now again making its way to world recognition. Mayon Volcano is an active volcano; 15
km northwest of Legazpi City. It is classified
by volcanologists as a stratovolcano (composite volcano). It is the most active volcano
in the country, having erupted over 47 times
in the past 400 years. Its perfect cone became a landmark in the province of Albay. It
brought benefits to the province and to the
region as well. The nomination of Mayon in
the New 7 Wonders of Nature proves that
Mayon is one of the world’s best and truly
a wonder of nature, a proof that our coun-
In Memoriam
We mourn with indignation the murder of a
loving friend, kuya, son and a good servant
of the people and of God.
As lives of social activists are reduced into
mere statistics of killed persons day by day,
and with a government and a military that
tag political dissenters as enemies of the
state, they are made as legitimate targets for
liquidation. We must not falter in searching
for justice and defending human rights...
The Palawan River Subterranean Natural
Park, the Chocolate Hills of Bohol and the
Tubbataha Reef
Active Quorum in coordination with
the Student Council of the College of
Arts, Sciences and Education, spearheaded a commemoration on the
death of Rei Mon Guran on July 30,
2008, 4:30 p.m. at the AQ Chapel,
Aquinas University of Legazpi.
Expre
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Soothsayer me...
Mae Mata*
“I think an apology is mandatory. I’m sorry.”
I said stiffly.
He looked at me from head to toe, seemingly
criticizing every inch of my being. I grabbed
my cup of coffee and calmed myself in one
of the café’s sofas. I was in the deepest of
my thoughts, thinking about how luck was
never my friend when the Marciellago-ownerguy took his seat on the same couch I was
seated. What does he want now?
“Are those the newest pair of stilettos? They
seem invisible. Wow.” He said sarcastically.
“My I broke my pumps’ heel in attempt to
save myself from giving your car a bump,
thank you,” I answered.
“Pumps?”
“They’re shoes.” The poor guy didn’t even
know what a pump is.
self
The light wasn’t even officially green at the
intersection before an army of overconfident
yellow cabs roared past the tiny deathtrap I
was attempting to navigate around the city
streets. Clutch, gas, shift, release clutch,
I repeated over and over in my head, the
mantra offering little comfort and even less
direction amid the screeching midday traffic. Was I supposed to shift gears from neutral to first or from first to second? The little
car bucked wildly twice before it lurched
forward through the intersection. My heart
flip-flopped. Without warning, the lurching
evened out and I began to pick up lots of
speed. I glanced down to confirm visually
that I was only in second gear, but the rear
end of a Marciellago loomed so large in the
windshield that I could do nothing but jam
my foot on the brake pedal so hard that
my heel snapped off. Sh*t! Another pair of
seven-hundred-dollar shoes sacrificed to
my complete and utter lack of grace under
pressure. It was almost a relief when the car
stalled. I’d obviously forgotten to press the
clutch when attempting to brake for my life.
I had a few seconds, which would be peaceful seconds if and only if one could overlook
the angry honking and varied forms of the
word “f*ck” being hurled at me from all directions, to pull off my pumps and toss them
to the passenger’s seat.
“What do you think that was, f*cking driving
school?” As if the very essence of life itself
didn’t s*ck enough at that particular moment, the guy recognized me.
He apologized for not knowing the very concrete definition of the word “pumps” and in
defense, said that his job doesn’t necessarily
require him to know these chic words. Well
my job does, I told him.
“I’m in the fashion industry. Suede Gucci
Attempting to drive this stick-shift convert- and Armani are my call of duty. Frances Mae
ible through the obstacle-fraught streets of Mata, fashion editor.” After our cars have
the city at rush hour pretty much demanded been nearly engaged in a collision, I thought
that I smoke a cigarette. Good thing Figaro it would be proper to be polite. “How about
was just three blocks away. I decided to pull you?”
over and bombard myself with as much caffeine as I wanted. Right after I got out of my Upon hearing my name, he chuckled and incar, I recognized a familiar black Marciellago stead of answering, he pointed to a billboard
parked infront of the café. It was the same
outside which showcased a car dealership ad.
Marciellago I nearly crashed into moments So he sells cars. He sells luxury cars, to be
ago. I guessed the owner must also be hav- precise. Still, I don’t remember saying anying a little coffee break himself. I entered
thing funny.
the coffe shop and the cold floor sent me
shivers through my spine. I almost forgot
I was on my bare feet. As I ordered
my usual drink, a bearded guy
stood beside me. He wore
A blog (a contraction of the term “Web
that certain wife-beater
log”) is a Web site, usually maintained by
look you see in movies.
an individual, with regular entries of comWait a second, it’s him.
mentary, descriptions of events, or other
He owned that Marcielmaterial
such as graphics or video. Entries
lago. Something told me
are commonly displayed in reverse-chronothat if he recognizes me,
I was in for a coffee parlogical order. “Blog” can also be used as a
ty. Hurrah?
verb, meaning to maintain or add content to
a blog.
Before he could say anything else, I excused
myself to make a call. I was supposed to call
a batchmate, Darrel Jake Ranin. Other friends
from high school had already confirmed attendance to the reunion to be held that night
except for him. It was helpful that this random guy I met today also had an incoming
call to not make me look rude.
“Hello?” He answered his call. Was it me or
was I really on the line with the same guy
seated in front of me? I ended the call and
seconds after, I was in a laugh fest. This guy,
who I nearly victimized in that traffic jam, was
the same guy I’ve been trying to contact.
Who would’ve thought I’d run into him this
way? We talked about how life was the past
years and it turned out he got what he always
wanted. He now owns a car dealership and
is married to a socialite. He is now a father
of two, both enrolled in an exclusive Montessori. He was also able to design the latest
“it” cyber game, which had him a spot on the
People’s Magazine. It was overwhelming that
what seemed to be just dreams then were
already real now.
It’s not everyday you run into a person from
the past and learn about how good life has
been.
Because I was once again talking incisively,
not to mention laughing hilariously, I accidentally dropped my phone. When I bent down
to reach for it, there was this unbearably audible loud ringing that was starting to get to
my nerves. When I turned to look, I saw the
digits 9:05 in bright red bold flashes. It was
my alarm clock. I was late and all I could
remember is the lousy dream I had.
*The writer is a third year
BS-Nursing student.
How To Be A
Better Listener
1. Know the difference between hearing and
listening. To hear means “to perceive by
the ear.” To listen means “to pay attention.”
There’s a big difference.
2. Get into the ACT of listening. Employ body
language. Look at the person who is speaking. Make and keep eye contact. Position
your body in a way that shows you are open
and receptive to what the person is saying.
3. Adopt the 2/1 rule: Listen twice as much
as you talk. Why do you think we have two
ears and one mouth.
180 Ways to Walk the Leadership Talk: The HowTo Handbook for Leaders at All Levels by John
Baldoni.
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Thematically
Speaking
- Lady Anonymous -
Yet another day is close to end and here I am, alleviating myself from this mulish boredom…wondering what to do, and most especially formulating what would be the best thing/way to express
myself in a silent manner.
Then, all of a sudden, a spark of inspiration suddenly ignites this once quiescent brain of mine,
awakening it from its deep slumber and thus
sends out the tonnes of info it had long stored
within its core.
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“Each and every one of us are like huge hollow
containers filled with whatsoever material which
play the role of portraying/radiating WHO or
WHAT we are, what we feel, what we think of
and what we desire. Since every single one of
us are born into this world endowed with the gift
of uniqueness and individuality, these containers
are not shaped uniformly, not like those which we
see in the cargo department or shipping service.
It can be in the form of whatever shape which
best symbolizes one’s ENTIRE self.”
And in connection with the aforementioned
passage, if I were to be asked what container
shape would I be, I would state that I’d choose
the HEART-SHAPED item — specifically a BROKEN HEART-SHAPED one. Why…? Hear me
out, then:
For a long time, I’ve merely relied on what my
HEART desired me to do. Instead of waiting for
LOVE to come and find me, I chose the opposite
— searching for IT. I paid no attention to what
would be the consequence of my actions. Thus,
I’ve been hurt several times. Despite of that, I
continually tried and tried yet again, repeatedly
breaking my heart in the process (in the imaginary sense, recurrently fracturing, wounding and
injuring my heart-shaped container). When I finally gave up on my quest, there I was, transfixed
as I gazed into the reflection of what that pursuit
transformed me into: a tattered, bleeding, broken
heart-shaped case. The effect was so severe.
When LOVE finally came around the corner, it
found ME, a cold and unfeeling soul.
Up to this very day, my container still remains
beat-up and damaged but, compared to that
once severe mutilation, the lesions have been
reduced to mere scars and are now dressed with
bandages. I’ve been partially healed. That once
unfeeling and heartless being has gradually regained her sensations and
inner-self. But, nevertheless,
I still have a long way
to go…
Fantasy…Reverie
Rheikkan
Dark night overshadowing
With the silence simply overwhelming
Brilliant stars adorning the sky
Silently singing their own lullaby
Wings of slumber seem to be at bay
As I wile the idle hours away
Pen in hand, parchment filling
Here I sit, half-awake and half-dreaming
Reminisce, that’s what I’m busy with
I pause for a moment then slowly breathe
Drowning myself in this misery
Which seems to make my life so weary
Candlelight burning vigorously…burning bright
As I continue to think and continue to write
Constantly drawing in some inspiration
From the very core of my imagination
Ahhh, yes, tonight seems so tranquil
And time seems to be on a standstill
For this heart that had been battered through
time
My emotions reflecting through every rhyme
How I wish to have a brief glimpse of heaven
Just this once…where the sky will glisten
Guess I’m caught up in my dreams once more
Entrapped in my fantasies….forevermore
You Do Not Know Me
Rhea Mae E. Marapao
The Beginning
Tsinki Nieva*
Beginning today, I will no longer worry about
yesterday. It is part of the past and the past
will never change. Only I can change by
choosing to do so.
Beginning today I will no longer worry about
tomorrow. Tomorrow will always be there,
waiting for me to make the most of it. But I
cannot make the most of tomorrow without
first making the most of today.
Beginning today I will take a moment to step
off the beaten path and to revel in the mysteries I encounter. I will face challenges with
courage and determination. I will overcome
what barriers there may be which hinder my
quest for growth and self-improvement.
Beginning today I will take life one day at
a time, one step at a time. Discouragement
will not be allowed to taint my positive selfimage, my desire to succeed or my capacity to love. I will think postively, because for
me, that’s all it takes.
See me here as I lie
Drenched in a pool of my own sorrow
See me here as I bleed
Dripping red in a puddle of my own blood
Beginning today I will walk with renewed
faith in human kindness. Regardless of what
has gone before, I believe there is hope for a
brighter and better future.
Beginning today I will open my mind and my
heart. I will welcome new experiences. I will
meet new people, maybe not so soon. I will
not expect perfection from myself nor from
anyone else: perfection does not exist in an
imperfect world. But I will applaud the attempt to overcome human foibles.
I admire the beauty of nature, listen to my
favorite music, take a shower, have a time of
my life just relaxing while eating and watching my favorite shows on T.V... pleasure can
be found in the most simple gestures.
Beginning today I will learn something new; I
will try something different. (If and only if my
daddy approves); I will savor all the various
flavors life has to offer. I will strive to become
the best I can possibly be. Beginning today.
And every day.
*The writer is a second year
BS-Psychology student.
That is what you merely see from me – physically
But you fail to look at what lies within
See me here as I sit, huddled
Tangled in my own web of doings
You see me as a pathetic human being
You see me as someone incapable
But, please, you are not giving me the chance
To show my true self to thee
Behind this tattered soul is a girl with a dream
Behind this frowning mask that I wear is a smile
That I wish to show
Behind this entangled individual lies a person
Who wishes to learn
You…yes, you who had always looked down at
me
You do not know me
That’s what I have to say
You refuse to look beyond this façade
Beyond these trappings that I “exhibit”
I am not and I never will be perfect
I’m sorry if I cannot conform to what you expect
You don’t know how hard this life is for me
I’m struggling hard and hurting myself in the process
For trying to please you seems so hard to do…
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*The writer is a third year
BS-Nursing student.
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Stud
Or
Int
Student Organization
Week Held
The Culture and Student Development Services division and the Supreme Student Council
sponsored the Student Organization week, in
line with the Celebration of the Feast of St.
Dominic de Guzman on August 4-7, 2008 at
the Aquinas University Rawis Campus.
The Student Organization Week dubbed Intensity AQ was formally opened in the afternoon of August 4, 2008 at the AQ Skywalk. It
was participated in by the different CollegeBased and University-Based Organizations.
The Student Organization Week served as a
venue for the different organizations to exhibit their exploits and talents so as to recruit
students to be part of their organization.
The volunteers of the Supreme Student
Council had a pedalled tricycyle during the
Student Organization Week.
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Awards were given to organizations that had
outstanding booths. The 1st prize was awarded to the Polytechnic Institute Industrial Engineering Organization, the second prize was
awarded to the AQ Phoenix Mountaineers’ Organization while the third prize was awarded
to the Sama-Samang Tinig ng mga Aktor na
Gumagalaw sa Entablado (STAGE).
Different activities and programs were slated
throughout the student organization week.
(see articles on Loud and Proud Contests and
Acquaintance Party).
Loud and Proud
Contests
Dr. Walter Randolph Jalgalado, Director for
Student Development Services, formally
opened the Student Organization Week with
the Ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Students stop in awe to the Sama-samang
Tinig ng mga Aktor na Gumagalaw sa Entablado (STAGE) ‘moving’ booth.
The Supreme Student Council, in close partnership with the Welness, Sports and Fitness
Center and the Office of the Vice-Rector for
Culture, spearheaded a song writing contest and t-shirt design writing contest called
AQuinian Loud and Proud.
The contest was open to all bona fide students (high school, undergaduate and graduate) and alumni of Aquinas University of Legazpi.
The title also served as the theme whereas
all entries should revolve around it although it
was not required to be placed (e.g. Aquinian,
Loud and Proud, may or may not be in the
lyrics for the song writing contest.
The final presentation and judging was held
on August 6, 2008, 3:00 p.m. at the Pacific
Mall Entertainment Plaza, Pacific Mall Legazpi,
Legazpi City.
Shiela Banta a student from the College of
Arts, Sciences and Education won in the Song
Writing Contest while Geoffrey Paul Estevez
from the Polytechnic Institute won in the Tshirt design making Contest. Each of them
won Five Thousand Pesos. While the 1st runner-up and the second runner-up for each
contest won Three Thousand Pesos and Two
Thousand Pesos respectively. (see page 18
for the lyrics and designs of some of the finalists)
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A ‘ritual’ was performed during the Opening
Program of the Student Organization Week.
Moving Scare-crow of STAGE.
“ I cannot study on
dead skins when
these people are
dying of hunger.
St. Dominic De Guzman
”
dent
rgani
tensi
Stage Backdrop made by the ADS Organization.
Photo courtesy of Ok fm.
SSC spearheads
Acquaintance Party
The Supreme Student Council in cooperation with the different College Student
Councils and University-based and College Based organizations, spearheaded
the annual University Acquaintance
Party dubbed this year AE CYU Republic
with the theme Figments of Imagination, on August 7, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at
the AQ Dome.
AE CYU Republic: Acquaintance, Excitement, Camaraderie, Youthfulness and
Ultimate Party is part of the week-long
celebration of the Feast of St. Dominic
de Guzman, founder of the Order of
Preachers- the congregation that runs
Aquinas University of Legazpi. It was
also the culminating activity of the student organization week.
The Acquaintance party was broadcast
live by PBN- 97.1 Of km. The program
started with the invocation and the Philippine National Anthem sang by Shiela
Banta, AQ Loud and Proud Song Writing Contest Winner. It was followed by a
grooving performance of the AUL Dance
Troupe and a skit that portrays Aquinian Life by the Sama-samang Tinig ng
The Organizers of AE CYU Republic with
Fr. Mon, Doc Walter and the DJs of Ok fm.
Fr. Robie with Aquinian students on the
dance floor.
mga Aktor na Gumagalaw sa Entablado
(STAGE).
A surprise dance number was performed
by a Jolibbee mascot which made the
College students remember their childhood days.
The Acquaintance Party was aimed to
empower the different organizations.
The superb backdrop was done by the
Advertising Students (ADS) Organization
of the Polytechnic Institute. The students
from the College of Business Administration-Based Organizations sold food and
drinks while the College of Arts, Sciences
and Education documented the event.
Aquinians danced with Jollibee mascot.
The Alpha Phi Omega (APO) Fraternity
and the Tau Gamma Phi Fraternity served
as marshllas for the night with the assistance of the security guards, under the
supervision of Safety and Security Officer, Mr. Jesus. Barizo.
The Acquiantance Party was a success
as students look forward for the next AECYU Republic.
Students in costume.
When drawings talk
Quotes from the Cartoons
‘The secret ingredient to the secret soup is nothing. You just have to believe that it’s special.’ -Po’s Father- (Kung Fu Panda)
‘Only true friends can be cruelly honest.’ -Donkey (Shrek)
‘Huwag ka ng mag-isip at bigyan ng dahilan ang isip mo para isipin s’ya. Masaya ang buhay kaya mabuhay ka ng masaya.’ -Doraemon
‘Para kay mommy at daddy, gagawin ko ang lahat ng aking makakaya.’ -Nobita
‘Ang tunay na kayamanan ay pagkakaibigan.’-Mojacko
‘Kung mag-aaral ka lang ng mabuti, matutupad mo lahat ng pangarap mo’ -Doraemon
‘Hindi masusolusyanan ang isang pagkakamali ng isa pang pagkakamali.’ -Meowth
‘Ang Buhay ay isang mahabang Paglalakbay.’ -Tom Sawyer
‘Paminsan-minsan, kelangan din natin matikman ang pagkatalo’ -Judy Abott
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Aqui
an
A
Finalists to the Loud and Proud T-Shirt
Design Contest and Song Writing Contest
A Letter from an Aquinian
Shiela C. Banta
AB Communications
I was once a child, young but without ambitions
Going to school without enough reasons
Living a simple life, living it my own way
Not worrying the world’ suffering
Not minding with what is happening
But that was long ago, I have grown up
*Cause here I am, in front of you
wanting to be enlightened, needing to be
nurtured
I have now my aim that I have to fulfill
in this confusing world that is real
Aquinas University, my future in you I foresee
Aquinian Loud and Proud
Mac Oriel B. Morante
BS Nursing
Nag-simula sa eskwela
Tayo’y nagkaisa
Puso mong dalisay
Halina’t ialay
*So here I am in front of you
Wanting to be enlightened, needing to be
nurtured
I have here the goal I want to achieve
with strength an courage in which I believe
Aquinas University, my future in you I foresee
Bridge:
once I was weak, but was pushed to reach
the peak
Now I’m near the edge saying it out loud
Saying it out proud
*Here I am in front of you
Standing strong from this world full
of competition
I have my aim, my
goal,
my
Fills the sky
In the night we will provide them light
And steal the darkness
in their hearts
We are the one who soar beyond
Tomorrow’s bright we’ll be fine
It’s you that’s written
In my life
I Am Aquinian
Salvadore C. Basallote
BS- Nursing
Refrain:
Di ka naman mag-iisa
Pagkat tayo’y mag-kasama
oud
I am God’s disciple and in my heart I have
His word
I am a learner, a dreamer
with this hopeful song in my soul
with a voice that speaks from the whole
And with a faith that will never let me fall
dream
From my heart I am proud to sing
Aquinas University, my future in you I foresee.
Chorus:
Lakas ng Aquinian
Loud and Proud
Halina sa Pagsubok
kasabay ang panahon
maging tulay sa pag-asa
isaisip ang madla
Lakas na sayo’y nakalaon
Pag-ibig sa bayan
Isang umagang kay ganda
Dilubyo’y nagbabadya
Sabay tayong aahon
Dala ang pag-asa
Sikap na Aquinian kaya natin yan…
A life of truth and of love
Out of gratitude (2x)
Chorus:
Soar High
Soar beyond
Be Aquinian (2x)
I prayed and praised the to the Lord
I serve and care to everyone
For the rest of my life
For the rest of my soul
I’m Aquinian Forever
I stand firm to be Aquinian
I sing it Loud and Proud
For the rest of my life
For the rest of my soul
I’m an Aquinian Forever
Odyssey
Prince Jasper Santoyo
BS Computer Science
Everyday
We find a way
How to reach the sky
Ask me why
I could fly
There are things
you need
To Know
There’s the choice
A chance I will take
We are one
We are Aquinian
Students voted for their favorite t-shirt design during the Loud and Proud Contests.
This is the life I’ll take
Whatever it will make
I will stay right here
And all the things we
Need to know
Is just what we are for
And all the things that we learned
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Will go on Forever
We are the stars that
Finalists to the Song Writing Contest performed their piece at the Pacific Mall Entertainment Plaza.
inian
nd
AQ
Polytechnic Institute student Geoffrey Paul
Estevez’ T-shirt design won first Prize for the
Loud and Proud T-shirt design Contest.
oud
2nd prize winner.
3rd prize winner and
Student’s Choice award ee.
We would like to thank Pacific Mall Legazpi for
being a major sponsor of the Aquinian Loud and
Proud T-shirt Design Contest and Song Writing
Contest held on August 6, 2008 at the Pacific Mall
Entertainment Plaza, Pacific Mall, Legazpi City.
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My WYD Experience
Helen P. Garcia
“Pack your things Helen, we are going to
Australia……” I was speechless for a moment, absolutely overwhelmed and unable
to react out of disbelief when I got the text
message from Fr. Jeff Aytona, O.P.! I could
not talk for a moment. An unexplainable
feeling of overflowing joy just filled me. It
took me an hour to absorb everything and
finally believe the good news. I don’t intend
to exaggerate but I felt like winning the 100
million lotto jackpot (without the money. .of
course) or perhaps, having to deliver a baby
on your first actual delivery case (nursing
students would understand..whew!). It was
just a joyful moment!
The news just thrilled me to the bones I
wasn’t able to sleep that night. After nearly
4 months of patiently waiting, numerous
documents and requirements to prepare
for screening, preparatory sessions to attend to, personal and academic sacrifices to
make, and quite a dose of stress from all the
pressure... Finally, I’m going to one of the
world’s most beautiful city. It was indeed a
dream come true! It was a gift from above.
Perhaps, a challenge to deepen my faith and
an adventure that would teach me lessons I
would never learn in a lifetime….
Joining the gathering wasn’t that easy, I
even had doubts of leaving since I will have
to make big sacrifices especially since I’m a
graduating student. Going there would mean
more make-up duties during the semestral
and Christmas breaks, not to mention the
quizzes and classroom activities I will be
missing where catching up would be just
painstaking. I thought of it for days, weighing
things so as to arrive at a good decision.
I didn’t even make an excuse letter 3
days before the date of departure
because of hesitations(call it
wedding jitters!..haha).
I was at the bus
going to school
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thoughts came rushing to me. Then I started asking myself, will I let all the efforts I
made slip just like that? How about those
who believed and helped me? Can I sleep at
night thinking I would have seen something
beyond my scope if I decided to make the
sacrifice? I just can’t… Sometimes, making
a great deal of sacrifice is necessary if we
wish to go beyond what our eyes can see.
Giving up something good is indispensable if
we yearn to learn and discover more. Setting
aside drawbacks would keep us focused on
the brighter side of things. Doubts make you
think but letting negative thoughts overpower you will instantly put the toils into
waste. So on July 12,2008 my WYD journey
begun….
Dada and I made our way to Manila that
night, we arrived at around 5 a.m. and stayed
at a hotel to take rest for my flight later that
evening. There were mixed emotions as I
wait for the clock to strike 3 p.m., the time
set for all the delegates to meet at the airport. I was bit scared since It’s my first trip
to go out of the country, and this time with
people I hardly know. I arrived there ahead
of everybody in my group(call me excited!),
so I watched people walk in and out, as I
glanced in my watch. Fr. Jeff came after 20
minutes, he is the National Youth Coordinator for the Dominican Network (DOMNET)
and our legal guardian for the duration of
the trip. Then came Roger, he is an Education student at the University of Santo Tomas who is a seminarian under the Dominican order. After a short while, Fr. Jun came
and greeted each of us with his warm smile.
He is a diocesan priest who will be with us
and is also our guardian. He was followed
by Apid, the President of Aquinas UniversityScience High School Student Council who is
also joining the big event. Then, we met the
other delegates from Episcopal Commission
on Youth (ECY-Philippines) whom we will be
joining during the event. It was composed
of priests, parish youth coordinators,
nuns and students like
me from all
over the country. After a short
while of orienting us and our
parents, our group decided
to check-in earlier for some
changes that might arise,
just to make sure we’ll
have a safe and
hassle-free
flight. We
will be
travelling from Philippines to Hong Kong and
Hong Kong to Sydney.
At last, I kissed Dada
farewell and promised
to be a good girl while
I’m away just like the
way I have always been
(hmmmm…) We all left
Manila with a happy
and hopeful heart.
It was a long trip going
there and sitting at the
plane just made each
of us more excited!
We arrived in Australia at around 5 a.m. in
the morning. We we’re jumpy and uneasy,
couldn’t wait to go out of the airport to see
the avant-garde panorama the city is known
for. We waited there for about an hour since
someone will pick us up in the airport going
to our assigned accommodation. The airport
was filled with different nationalities. Each of
them having a flag, singing their songs or
making friends with the others. Several slept
on the floor, some played and while the rest
took the chance of mingling and meeting new
friends. It was a humbling sight to see that
different races with diverse cultures unite for
one reason, to celebrate their faith!
We stayed at Mary Immaculate School near
Bossley Park together with delegates from
Melbourne, Iraq and U.S.A.. We were warmly
welcomed by the hosts and they attended to
our needs with all their efforts. Australians are
much alike with the Filipinos. Their warmth
and kindness are genuinely expressed, responding to the needs of their guests with
sincere concerns. Although we weren’t able
to be given a room assignment at once, being
there just made me feel I’m not that far from
home. Many Filipinos who are now living in
Sydney went there to bring food, blankets,
winter clothing and even opened their homes
to pilgrims. Truly. Filipinos has never lost the
spirit of “bayanihan” after years of residing
away from their native land. The traditions
and fine values instilled by our distinct culture is still evident and continuously inspire
others.
Sydney is fascinating! It has a rich culture
and strong Catholic history which makes it
even more endearing. The city lies in the Pacific Ocean with a beautiful weather. The sun
is up throughout the day. Nevertheless, the
cold wind brought by their winter breeze just
makes it amusing. It is a home for friendly
and warm people who are deeply involved in
bringing together The WORLD YOUTH DAY
2008 in their shores. This will be the first
time that Pope Benedict XVI will be visiting
the city.
Good day mate!... This greeting flooded their
picturesque streets last July 15-20. 2008 as
the pilgrims walked and explored the scenic
metropolis. Many Catholics watched closely as the celebration took place in the city.
About 300,000 pilgrims from 170 countries
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Day
Good day Mate!
gathered for the world youth day 2008 in the
Great South Land Sydney, Australia.
The World Youth Day is the largest youth
gathering in the world. It brings together
young people to celebrate and learn more
about their faith. Through the WYD08 experience, young people from throughout
the world will meet and make a pilgrimage
of faith. It is a week-long series of events
attended by the Pope and hundreds of thousands of young people from all over the
globe. World Youth Day is an invitation from
the Pope to the youth of the world to celebrate their faith around a particular theme.
The WYD08 theme, received from Pope
Benedict XVI: “You will receive power when
the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you
will be my witnesses.” (Acts 1:8). This passage occurs after the death and resurrection
of Jesus, just before his ascension to the Father. It represents the birth of the Church.
The official World Youth Day program contained a week-long program of events. The
first day includes the Opening Mass celebrated by Cardinal George Pell, Archbishop
of Sydney and the Bishops of the world at
Barangaroo (east Darling Harbour). I was
stunned to see a multitude of young people
with smiles on their faces, overflowing with
enthusiasm for the opening ceremony. We
laid our mats on the ground, enjoyed the
nice view of the harbor as we waited for it
to begin. The mass was solemn. Everybody
listened as the cardinal welcomed all of us
to a week-long journey of faith with the Holy
Father. It was already dark when the mass
finished, it was chilly but the display of the
city lights from the harbor we’re just magnificent you’ll forget it was cold. We went back
to Mary Immaculate with our group, all sharing stories of many “firsts” during the day.
We ate our dinner and prepared to rest since
the following day will give us chance to see
the pope.
The second day was the arrival and welcoming of Pope Benedict XVI to Sydney Harbour,
followed by a Papal welcome at Barangaroo.
Pope then travelled through the streets of
Sydney via motorcade in the Pope Mobile.
We were at St. Mary’s Cathedral for the Papal
Arrival where all waited patiently to catch a
glimpse of the Holy Father in his famous mobile. Luckily, we were able to find a good spot
so we actually saw him as he waved gladly to
the pilgrims who waited for hours to see and
welcome him. Seeing the Pope was a moving
experience for me. The serenity of his face
took away all the burden and transcended us
to a peaceful state.
One of the highlights of WYD08, waas the
live theatrical and devotional re-enactment of
the last days of Jesus’ life which happened on
the third day. The Stations of the Cross took
place in Sydney’s spectacular harbour backdrop. The realistic performances of the actors that nearly made the spectators cry. The
fourth day includes the Evening Vigil with the
Pope at Southern Cross Precinct (Randwick
Racecourse & Centennial Park), it was a jubilant and moving event, including a ceremony
of candlelight and a representation of the ten
WYD08 patrons. The mass was celebrated
by the Pope himself and was followed by a
presentation by Australia’s most renowned
singing groups, and performances of aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders. The official
WYB08 theme song “Receive the Power” was
also sang.
On the last day, July 20, 2008, Pope Benedict
presided over this high point of celebration in
the largest gathering of people in the history
of Australia at Southern Cross Precinct. The
Pope flew over the precinct in a helicopter at
around 9 a.m. and then drove through the
precinct in the Pope-mobile. The Pope moved
the world when he asked his guards to stop
the mobile and hand him a baby which was
carried by his father. He kissed the child on
his forehead with all his love and the pilgrims
just admired the whole scene.
Visiting Sydney also gave us a chance to visit
rich places like St. Mary’s Cathedral which is
an old church that serves as a place for worship for most of the people in the city, Darling Harbor where you’ll see a breath-taking
view of Sydney’s shores was also an unfor-
“
gettable spot. The Sydney Harbor where we
went cruising on a commercial liner and experienced a spectacular scene of the Opera
House, Sydney Harbor Bridge and luxurious
waterfront homes, we were accompanied by
kind Filipinos to Blue Mountains National Park
where we experienced the amazing limestone
formations with the temperature lower than
that of the city. Visiting the Sydney Wildlife
World was an extraordinary encounter because we saw real Koalas and Kangaroos
(hahaha). Manly Beach is also a beautiful
spot to go swimming (wish we had time!)
and relax for just 20 minutes away from the
city by means of a ferry boat.
Being in the WYD08 was an enriching experience both personally and spiritually. Meeting many young pilgrims and hearing their
stories of conversion as they go through a
journey of faith strengthened my commitment to the church and made me realize that
the world is not asleep. That the young generation’s vibrant perspectives, vigor, idealism
and enthusiasm have once again awakened
dormant spirits of many who are unable to
find the true meaning of their existence. The
WYD08 gave us a chance to celebrate faith
while transcending borders.
Taking part in WYD08 has been a life-changing experience. I have genuinely felt that I
am part of a universal church that works for
a peaceful and just nation, guided by the
Holy Spirit. Sydney is undoubtedly a scenic
city, but the WYD is more than just seeing a
spectacular view. WYD is not a vacation or a
time for sight-seeing. It’s a time to listen, to
reflect, to know yourself, and to find serenity
amidst the deafening pressures of our daily
lives. I gained new friends, saw many places,
learned several things but most importantly,
I became a better person with a wider understanding of the world around me...
You will receive power when the
Holy Spirit has come upon you;
and you will be my witnesses.
Acts 1:8
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CAMPUS SHOUTOUTS
We asked Aquinian students, alumni, faculty and staff about their sentiments. The answers reflect their concerns as
Aquinians but do not necessarily represent the official stand of the Supreme Student Council unless otherwise stated.
Furthermore, the answers are opinions of the respondents which are not necessarily the opinion of the general
Aquinian populace -Ed.
Dapat guibuhon kan SSC asin iba pang mga
organisasyon an trabaho ninda. Dae mag rason
na nag-aadal ta gabos man nag-aadal.
Sana more sheds and trees kasi ang init na sa
AQ. Ang hirap pag naglalakad. Kung maraming puno, hindi masyadong iinit ang lupa.
Monching, Alumnus
Sana meron ding canteen malapit sa gym. At
sana may waiting shed malapit sa gate kasi
pag umuulan napupuno ang gate. Mahirap ng
dumaan.
Kiosks should be made for the purpose of
student recreation.
Christopher Yao, APO Fraternity
The University should establish firm standards
of academic excellence through a fundamental
curricular reform, i.e. teaching students ‘how
to learn best’ to cope with adversities.
The overloaded curriculum that turns out to
be a real hodgepodge for students must be
addressed.
The University should find the right blend of
education and recreation.
The students should be protected from some
of the most pernicious of today’s threat to their
well-being: drug and alcohol use, premarital
sexual activity, excessive television viewing/
surfing the net to name a few.
April Cate Lim,
BS Computer Engineering
Sana cancel na ang mga klase pag intrams.
It’s our right to enjoy. Ang ibang universities,
halos wala ng pasok ng 1 linggo pag intrams/
university week.
Can we have a smoking area in school?
Perhaps in a coffee shop. Many students are
smokers. If there is a smoking area, the risk of
accidents outside the campus may be lessened.
We should have more activities that are for
sheer fun. We lack that. School Spirit can be
given depth thru those simple activities.
Abelardo Belleza, Faculty
Nevertheless, I’m happy that the University
does not settle for less; services are also affordable [as compared to other universities].
Recall EO 1, SY 2007-2008
Increase Salary of Teachers.
Create an independent student fund separate
from accounting office.
Sana ibalik sa dati yung set-up ng University- yung may six undergraduate colleges
pa. Ihiwalay ulit ang CAS sa Education, at
ang Engineering at CAFA. Kakalungkot na
namerge pa yung CAFA with Engineering
after magkaroon ng topnotcher... was it the
price? Ang ibang school, pinapadami ang mga
department. Progressive kumbaga. Ba’t parang
baliktad sa atin?
Anonymous, Polytechnic Institute
Make CAS a service college again.
Buti naman at may improvements na sa mga
security guards.
‘Simon Crisostomo’, Faculty
Sana may shuttle service and College of Nursing.
Sana kahit minsan man lang masuspend ang
clinical duties kapag may University activities (i.e. Intrams)para makapagparticipate ng
mabuti ang mga estudyante ng College.
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FN, BS- Nursing
Juan hindi tamad, AB student
I want the canteen to serve more healthy foods.
I want the security (personnel) to allow slippers
during rainy days.
Please have an action on the bad smell at the
back of the Nursing office.
Japhet Ibarra, BS- Nursing
Sana may mga search din dito sa Aquinas.
Sana prepared tayo pag Intrams.
Nangangarap na titlistSearch for the Next Betty La fea
Sana padakulaon an badyet kan Rokyaw para
bongga!
Sana may video editing class pirmi.
Nhej, AB- Broadcasting
Sana libre ang pagpagabot ki ngipon sa clinic.
Merc, AB Philosophy
Make AB programs advocacy programs- do not
squash them.
Administration should focus on academics and
not on culture.
We are taught to think outside the box. Walk the
talk please.
Anonymous, BS Nursing
I hope that there will be better infrastructure
and academic and sports facilities.
Mae Mata, BS Nursing
Have a good marketing strategy as well.
Make use of vacant lots. AQ is very spacious.
The University should have a stable set of academic administrators who are given long-term
mandate to be able to establish and complete
the work they started.
I hope flip flops will
be allowed in school.
pastures. Compare the salary of our employees
with the other major schools in the region.
Me, CASE student
Sana makilala ang Aquinas bilang isa sa mga
pinakamagaling na Unibersidad sa Pilipinas at
maging sa mundo.
Cover girl, AB- Communication
Ang ganda na ng Aquinas! At ang babait na ng
mga security guard!
Trish, Business Administration
Ba’t pag minsan mabagal ang wifi? Pero atleast
bongga ang AQ, wifi campus.
Zel, Business Administration
Techno Addict, Polytechnic Institue
I hope that AQ becomes more liberal with its
policies- its activities, programs, etc. Have pep
squad during intramurals. Aquinians displayed
the craftmanship in that field during the last
PNSA. It would be great if we give a venue for
its development. Why not also have pageantry
back? Even the Vatican had their search for
nuns.
Have an aggressive faculty hiring and development. Many professors are leaving for greener
The best an Aquinas sa pagtabang sa ibang
tawo...Pero sana tabangan man an sadiring mga
tawo. Sabi ngani baga, you cannot give what
you don’t have. Tabangan ta an satuyang mga
professor para mas padabaon pa nindang lalo an
Aquinas- sa paagi kaini, mas mahugot pa an saindang pagtukdo.
Jonas, Student
eams
pirat
ntime
Sana maglagay ng gate malapit sa nursing building.
Sana hindi nagcoclose ang purchasing office
kahit lunch break.
Diba nagbabayad tayo ng miscellaneous? Eh
bakit pa tayo nagbabayad sa mga Test Paper?
Info tech
Receive official AQ
announcements, updates and schedule of
activities for FREE!
Bakit may oras lang ang paggamit ng aircon sa
mga rooms?
Sana marami pa mga lilim sa Aquinas, alsoc
grass places, para hindi lang canteen-lobbiesowen-42 ang tambayan ng mga students.
Add SSC on friendster:
[email protected]
You may post your
Campus Shoutouts as
comments there.
Improve nila ang student-faculty-admin relations. Dapat alam sana ng bawat isa ang mga
hinaing ng bawat panig.
Register to GLOBE
Campus Connect!
Phantom Phoenix, BS- Nursing
Sana consistent ang qualifications. Kung ang
teacher ay dapat may master’s degree, dapat ang
dean may doctor’s degree---what more dapat
yung mga nasa taas?
Visit the website of
Aquinas University
www.aq.edu.ph
Laong Laan, Faculty
Hoy! Bungkaras Aquinians! Kumurahaw na!
Nagkakaturog kamo sa banwaang nagtitios. Sa
mga pobreng tawong pigpapasakitan kan nagkapira. Ano na so laban nindo sa Rapu-Rapu? Paguna ko si Ambo sana so ginadan? Gabos Palan...
So pamasahe! So bagas! So gasolina! Kadakol pa!
Aram mo daw an nangyayari? O aram mo man
talaga alagad wara kang piguigibo?
Antinos man
naman po dinggin nyo ang mga estudyante kasi
tungkol po sa amin ang Paaralan. Diba ‘your life,
you choice?’
I’m so proud to be an Aquinian.
Student, College of Arts,
Sciences and Education
Rea, Polytechnic Institute
Sana good grooming lahat ng professors.
Sana pwedeng sumuot ng flip flops sa school
tuwing wash day. Mas simple ito. Hindi naman
kasi lahat kayang bumili ng magaganda at
mamahaling mga sapatos.
Student, Business Administration
Student, Business Administration
Sana may office man lamang ang PISC sa PI
building para pwede ang mga organisasyon sa
PI makagamit ki facilities. Maski PC w/ printer
lang...
Yman, Polytechnic Institute
Marami ang nabago sa University that I feel so
sad about. Hindi na sya kagaya ng dati... Sana
Call for Change
For the past three years, I had been a silent
audience to Aquinas University of Legazpi
College of Nursing and Health Sciences- its
glories and downfalls. I have witnessed the
kind of support that was given to the collegethe student body and it’s faculty.
As a student we were given the freedom to
do and to excel in most of our crafts both in
academics and in co-curricular activities and
yes, my fellow students we did great. To
name some, we were the over – all champion in the Intramurals, over- all champion in
the PNSA—we have proven that together we
can make it big.
Learning does not only happen in the four
walls of our classroom. There are somethings
better learned through friendship, respect for
others, self-discovery, self- confidence, camaraderie and team work which were never
taught to us inside the classroom—these are
learned through experiences.
The AQ Intramurals ‘08 was held on September 15-17, 2008 with the theme “Beyond
Sports.
The four teams that competed were the College
of Nursing and Health Sciences Vipers, Polytechnic Institute Pitbulls, Business Administration and Graduate School Racoons and
the College of Arts, Sciences and Education
Mantis.
Today, it saddens my heart to see the student
body as it “crawls” and is down on its knees.
Some people do not know the meaning of
balance; they are holding us our freedom in
the craft that we do best. An overstatement
I may say, but a reality observation—there
are now some people holding us in bars; depriving us of our academic freedom to participate in co-curricular activities. They think
that focusing more on our lessons will bring
much glory to the college. Let me ask you
this question—DOES BAGGING OF AWARDS
IN SPORTS, DO NOT BRING HONOR AND
GLORY TO OUR COLLEGE? IS IT JUST A
WASTE OF TIME WHEN SOME OF OUR FELLOW STUDENTS PRACTICE AND PARTICIPATE IN OUR CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES?
There are authoritarian persons and our
leaders as students have to follow even if
at times they are already violated. Aquinas
University, I believe develops servant leaders
not servants. But what I can see is that our
elected leaders are becoming servants moving against their will; weakened by the authoritatian policy of some.
So, I beg of you fellow students, let us unite
once again and take that stand to make a
change--- TOGETHER, LET US FIGHT FOR
OUR ACADEMIC FREEDOM, FOLLOWING THE
PRINCIPLE OF SERVICE- THE AQ CULTURE.
To our elected leaders, some fight should
never be given up easily. We elected you with
a confidence that when our rights are violated you will be the one to take a stand. Do
not lose the courage because we are 101%
behind you. Learn to pick up your courage...
we are here. FIGHT THIS BATTLE. FIGHT
FOR YOUR RIGHT...OUR RIGHTS!
The article was e-mailed to the Supreme Student Council.
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It is possible to lead a cow upstairs
but not downstairs.
Apples are more
efficient at waking you up in the
morning than caffeine.
When a person has had too
much to drink it is advisable to keep them awake
and moving.
You use more calories eating celery than there are in
the celery itself.
Only time can
sober up a person.
Hot water weighs
more than cold.
Any Aquinian student caught drinking in public places
wearing his/ her uniform shall be subjected to disciplinary action. Please see page 12.
Alcohol is a depressant.
Coffee is not successful at sobering up a
drunk person.
No piece of square dry paper
can be folded more than 7 times
in half.
All the coal, oil, gas, and wood on Earth
would only keep the Sun burning for a few
days.
The Nobel Peace Prize medal depicts
three naked men with their hands on
each other’s shoulders.
There are more than 50,000
earthquakes throughout the
world every year.
Know what to do in case of earthquake, see page 11 for the Aquinas University of Legazpi Emergency Response Team (ALERT)
instructions.
The yo-yo was originally a
weapon used in the PhilipThe Earth is the most dense planet
pine jungles.
– five times denser than water,
while Saturn is the least dense.
The Dead Sea has been sinking
for the last several years.
The body takes about
½ hour to feel the effects of alcohol.
Alcohol poisoning occurs when
you drink too much alcohol too
fast, which can lead to coma or
even death.
The Earth is about 4.5
billion years old.
Research has found alcohol consumption does not cause weight gain.
A “beer belly” is caused by eating too much food not alcohol.
Drinking heavily without becoming intoxicated indicates the onset of dependency.
Walt Disney had
a fear of mice.
TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be
made using the letters only on one row of the
keyboard.
Los Angeles’s full name
is “El Pueblo de Nuestra
Senora la Reinade los
Angeles de Porciuncula”
An ostrich’s eye is bigger
Millions of trees in the world are accidentally
than its brain.
planted by squirrels who bury nuts and then
forget where they hid them.
A snail can sleep for
three years.
The flea can jump 350 times its
body length.
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Plastics can take up to 400 years
to breakdown in a landfill.
Students are encouraged to throw their garbage
to the appropriate garbage bins as to its classification: biodegradable and non-biodegradable.
Garbage bins in the campus have been properly
labeled.
The king of hearts is
the only king without a
mustache.
Source: http://www.alltivia.net/
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According to “The Farmers Almanac,” to test your love, you and your
lover should each place an acorn in
water. If they swim together, your
love is true; if they drift apart, so
will you.
It is impossible
to lick your
elbow.
Binge drinking can lead to permanent brain damage.
Close to 50% of
the water used in
a home originates
from the bathroom.
The average person can live about a month without eating
any food, but can only live about a week without water.
Approximately 70 percent of the
Earth is covered with water. Only 1
percent of the water is drinkable.
There is about one quarterpound of salt in every gallon of
seawater.
The Center for Campus Infrastructure and Development
(CCID) has installed new water fountains in the Campus
which allow students to enjoy cold portable drinking water.
Water has a greater molecular density in liquid form than as a solid.
This is why ice floats.
The sentence: “The quick brown fox jumps over the
lazy dog” uses every letter of the alphabet.
A duck’s quack
doesn’t echo.
Boiling water absorbs 6 times
more energy in changing to steam
than is needed to heat the water
from freezing to boiling.
The six official
languages of the
United Nations
are: English,
French, Arabic,
Chinese, Russian
and Spanish.
The electric
chair was
invented by
a dentist.
“Dreamt” is the only English word that ends in the
letters “mt”.
It’s impossible to sneeze
with your eyes open.
A catfish has
about 100,000
taste buds.
A small drip from a faucet
can waste up to 50 gallons of
water daily, which is enough
water to run a dishwasher
twice.
46 percent of the world’s water is in the
Pacific. The Atlantic has 23.9 percent, the
Indian 20.3 and the Arctic 3.7 percent.
FUN FACTS
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I AM NINOY is a celebration of hope and idealism, a freedom movement, a community
of heroes --- heroes who give out of sheer selflessness and serve the country the best
way they can.
In honor of Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. on his 25th death anniversary, the Benigno S. Aquino
Jr., Foundation (BSAF) invites all young Filipinos to participate in a year-long celebration of Ninoy’s life and legacy for the benefit of others in need .
Source: http://www.iamninoy.com/
arrival speech:
I could have opted to seek political asylum
in America, but I feel it is my duty, as it is the
duty of every Filipino, to suffer with his people
especially in time of crisis.
Truly, as it was foreseen, his life was cut upon
arrival on the airport that is now named in
honor of him.
But what made him hold on to his patriotism…
to a country beset with problems? To name
a few are poverty, few (and fewer) employment opportunities, high incidence of crime,
poor health care, poor education, graft and
corruption, insurgence and terrorism.
freedom of speech, of expression and of the
press. Are they really present? Or they are
simply left printed in the pages of the 1987
Philippine Constitution- the legal weapon of
the vigilant against tyranny that is sought to
be obliterated by those who hold on not to
patriotism but to power.
From August 21, 1983 to the present day,
have we understood the meaning of justice,
freedom, democracy, and the word peace
that has become very elusive to our society?
Hand
Hold
on...Hold Hands
Gideon Villar Peña
One must learn the art of holding on as one
falls in love; for in loving, it is inevitable to
get hurt. But what if it is not who that we
love, but rather what? A country called Philippines and a nation called Filipinos.
More than 25 years ago, there was a man
who said that to die for our country and for
its people means to die with meaning. ‘The
Filipinos are worth dying for’ was a sheer
statement of Ninoy Aquino’s immense and
profound love for the country.
Ninoy Aquino enjoyed American hospitality and a peaceful life with his family in the
United States but he never stopped affirming his eventual return. Fully aware of the
deteriorating situation of Philippine politics,
and of the dangers that awaited him, he persevered to return as it was according to him,
his natural right as a citizen to come back to
his homeland, and that no government could
prevent him from doing so. As written in his
We may never be able to understand this kind
of insurmountable love for our country. But it
is understandable beyond human grasp that
through his blood, the senses of the Filipinos were once again aroused. A reawakening
that lead to the end of the dictatorship of deposed President Ferdinand Marcos and to the
restoration of democracy in the Philippines.
For many, a celebration such as the heroism
of Ninoy in his 25th death anniversary is a
celebration of freedom and of democracy, but
have we really nourished what he had left?
Are they even still present?
Looking at present Philippines, nothing much
has really changed. Picket rallies are still
staged crying for change. Many observers of
Philippine affairs view political crises in this
country as permanent phenomena where
stability is not the general rule but rather an
exception. Some may argue that some things
have changed. At least now we have the
I believe that the answer is no. The Philippines remembers the tragedy that was in the
Tarmac of an airport but it didn’t see the on
going injustice in its territorial south- the injustice against the civilians who were either
killed or hurt, and displaced because of the
war that has been going on in Mindanao.
But what is the war for? To kill the Ninoy
Aquinos in Mindanao? To kill the Ninoy Aquino in every Filipino?
It is very unfortunate to realize that only a
few bother to think about it. I come to ask,
Do we always need blood stains to restore our senses?
The lives of Rizal, Aquino, and a lot of others
were taken away for us to take part in vigilance against tyranny and oppression. When
a beloved countryman is gunned down, it is
only the time that we seek social justice. But
after a while, again we forget. And another
injustice occurs.
Perhaps it is because of the apathy caused
(From right)
Art of Holding On
Ms. Moza Donya Al Dumaini,
SSC Auditor and a member of
the Sama-samang Tinig ng
Mga Aktor na Gumagalaw sa
Entablado (STAGE) acts as
a human mannequin during
the Magayon Festival Schools
Fair, April 9-11, 2008 at the Albay Astrodome.
Back
For the Love of the Philippines
As you know, we have plenty of Koreans currently
studying in the Philippines to take advantage of
our cheaper tuition fees and learn English at the
same time.
ds
Yes, resistance to tyranny should begin
among everyone of us as it does need to always come in the form of protest and of
rallies. Those are but few of the many ways
to be vigilant.
Vigillance should not always be associated
with noise. As a matter of fact, to be vigilant
means to be a vanguard of justice, democracy and of freedom. In such pursuit, the need
to be in the cradle of peace is necessary. As
Ninoy said, we need not seek confrontation
but rather only pray and strive for a genuine
national reconcilliation founded on justice.
For we cannot attain something that is good
through something that is evil. An act of evil
even if it counters a bigger one, will produce
smaller evils that in time may turn bigger and
greater.
In the case of the war in Mindanao, it is such
an irony to seek peace through war. The war
In time of Achilles’ Heel,
Hold Hands
Even a great leader also has his
weaknesses. But he must not
limit himself; he must surpass
those weaknesses- turn them
into assets. He must hold on to
his ideals and aspirations. The
photo shows the participants of
the Aquinian Young Leaders’
Summit holding hands in order
to accomplish a challenge.
Ano ang mas nakakaawa? Pagkabigo
mo sa pag-ibig o mga batang lansangang walang makain?
Anong mas kailangang hanapin?
Damdaming tila naglaho o mga taong dinukot na lang bigla?
and
It is from the numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped.
Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or
acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes
out against injustice, he sends a tiny ripple of
hope, and crossing each other from a million
different centers of energy and daring, those
ripples build a current which can sweep down
the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.”
Ano ang mas mahalaga? Tanga mong
puso o bayan mong sawi?
Source: SMS
ld
by the notion that our effort is useless or is maybe soon over but not the pain that it has
not needed.
brought. Many have lost their parents, their
sons and daughters, their husbands and
I remember Robert Francis Kennedy when he wives.
said,
The war in Mindanao, and the other prob“Let no one be discouraged by the belief that lems of society that have been mentioned are
there is nothing one man or one woman can the Philippines’ Achilles’ heel. In this time of
do against the enormous array of the world’s crises, we need to hold hands as we hold on
ills -- against misery and ignorance, injustice to our ideals and aspirations.
and violence... Few will have the greatness
to bend history itself; but each of us can work We should hold on…We should be proud that
to change a small portion of events, and in we are Filipinos for it is only us who can make
the total of all those acts will be written the this nation great again…
history of this generation...
This is an essay written by a Korean student.
(Never mind the grammar; it’s the CONTENT that
counts) Maybe it is timely to think about this in the
midst of all the confusion at present.
MY SHORT ESSAY ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES
Jaeyoun Kim
Filipinos always complain about the corruption in
the Philippines . Do you really think the corruption
is the problem of the Philippines? I do not think so.
I strongly believe that the problem is the lack of
love for the Philippines .
Let me first talk about my country, Korea . It might
help you understand my point. After the Korean
War, South Korea was one of the poorest countries
in the world. Koreans had to start from scratch because entire country was destroyed after the Korean War, and we had no natural resources.
Koreans used to talk about the Philippines , for
Filipinos were very rich in Asia . We envy Filipinos.
Koreans really wanted to be well off like Filipinos.
Many Koreans died of famine. My father & brother
also died because of famine. Korean government
was very corrupt and is still very corrupt beyond
your imagination, but Korea was able to develop
dramatically because Koreans really did their best
for the common good with their heart burning with
Daming problema ng lipunan! Magdadrama ka pa ba sa mga pansarili
mong kalungkutan?
patriotism.
Koreans did not work just for themselves but also
for their neighborhood and country. Education inspired young men with the spirit of patriotism.
40 years ago, President Park took over the government to reform Korea . He tried to borrow money
from other countries, but it was not possible to get
a loan and attract a foreign investment because
the economic situation of South Korea was so bad.
KoreaPresident Park sent many mine workers and
nurses to Germany so that they could send money
to Korea to build a factory. They had to go through
horrible experience.
In 1964, President Park visited Germany to borrow money. Hundred of Koreans in Germany came
to the airport to welcome him and cried there as
they saw the President Park . They asked to him,
“President, when can we be well off?” That was
the only question
everyone asked to him. President Park cried with
them and promised them that Korea, and the
President of Germany got the strong impression
on them and lent money to Korea . So, President
Park was able to build many factories in Korea. He
always asked Koreans to love their country from
their heart.
Many Korean scientists and engineers in the USA
came back to Korea to help developing country
because they wanted their country to be well off.
Though they received very small salary, they did
their best for Korea . They always hoped that their
children would live in well off country.
continued on page 7 of ‘The Art of Holding
on’ cover.
I am the LORD,
“ Foryour
God, who
holds your hand. ”
Isaiah 41:13
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When we lose our sense of mystery
and our sense of humor, life becomes base and education, a boring
endeavor, a useless pursuit. When
we discover that knowledge consists not merely in files and files of
information but involves, too, our
interpersonal relationships, we realize the immensity and profundity
of knowing people and communing
with persons.
Facilitating Smiles. The Facilitator’s Smiles.
AFTER WORK. They just can’t get enough.
”
WHY
______
- Fr. Ramonclaro G. Mendez, O.P.
“
Movements of Convergence,
Covenant and Transformation
2003 Reinstallation Speech
Make your opinion matter.
All grown-ups used to be children.
But only a few remembers.
”
- Antoinne De Saint Exupery
‘The Little Prince’
Eyes Breaker. Sore Eyes. Sore beyond.
THE BIGtime DUO IN ACTION. Catherine
Occidental and Richard Monreal of BA Student Council.
NOT?
What are you thinking? We want all your
thoughts, opinions and comments! Send us
your love or hate mail, with a photo if possible,
to [email protected] or drop by our office at
the St. Albert the Great Building Extension, for
your photos, poems, letters, etc.
AQy
Leadership and Friendship. Smiles and Frowns.
Moza Dunya Al-Dumaini
“Leadership without friendship is like a
television without a cable”
Yes indeed, you can make it through without it. But then you see yourself doing the
same thing every single day. Turning your
television on watching those soap operas,
commercials, Gloria marching on, Wowowee, Eat bulaga and so on. Are you satisfied
with all the routine? Imagine how tiring it
is to have only two channels knowing we
could learn extra and be educated if we
have more. We need some blood popping
drama to dig the deepest core in us.
We want to be better. All of us I know.
But the question is, how can we become
better? Some professionals came to us
(S.T.A.G.E. family) and gave us a lecture
on leadership. We were surprised to see
them because it was never really planned.
All we knew, we’ll perform as someone
will document our performance. To my
surprise, these people from Alabang went
to us and watched our performance. After the performance, we had a warm up
game which was more of a team building
activity. An activity that made me think.
We were all there because of one same
interest art. But is that all we need to pro-
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duce a good show? No. There should have
burning passion, commitment and most
importantly camaraderie. Why did the
Alabang people gave us such an activity
when in fact we almost know everyone? I
think what they’re trying to convey is that
we need each other more than just simply
members of the org. The finest organization is made of people who work together in one sensible purpose and having a
good relationship with one another. Just
the same in politics.
How can you say if a leader is a true leader? Is it because he spearheads all the
activities? Is it because he knows a lot of
things? Is it because he made a very good
impression to the public? Those are only
effects of being a good leader at the same
time a friend. A leader is a friend. If he
can be friends with his constituents he can
also be friends with his social group. Doing
task with a friend is more fun than working with your plain colleague. It is because
you wouldn’t feel like working at all. You
will feel like your doing things because it
is enjoyable.
Smiling at the end of every task is more
fulfilling than gaining the whole world’s
applause. Realizing the smiles and frowns
expressed during those stressful days
of your earthly existence is paid with
strengthened bond that holds every member of your union. Friendship does affect
your performance either way. You can be
very inspired and sometimes you can be
down. It’s natural. And the challenge is
you got to practice your professionalism.
See! Friendship inside your work is not
only teaching you to be friends but also
it is one way of knowing how you can extend you limits.
We often hear people say “don’t push yourself too much because it may hurt you”.
But I believe that one must push himself
beyond his perceived limits and later on
see how far he has gone and how far people around him have become because of
his genuine efforts. A leader reaches out;
the goal of a leader is never attained by
himself alone. We should know that. Smiling and frowning are part of the nature of
people that are very valuable. But smiling
and frowning alone is one man’s choice.
I been through lots of stake but I choose
to smile because it is never your muscle
that decides to move first, it is your brain.
Leadership and Friendship. S
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AQyles Night- Search for Mr. and Ms. AQyles
MANY FACES. ONE SCHOOL. AQyles delegates with with Fr. Mon, Fr. Don Don, Doc
Walter, Mrs. Maydan and Kuya Charles.
When ‘Dyesebel’ became half man-half sili...
and was fried.
MR. AND MS. AQYLES. Joann and Rhed won
the ‘coveted’ title.
Happy Docday!
yles
THE BEAUTY-FALL AND THE BEST. The candidates of Mr. and Ms. AQyles take a pose.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Dr. Walter Jalgalado, Director of Student Development Services, celebrated his 41st birthday on June 3, 2008- 2nd day of the AQuinian Young Leaders’ Summit
(AQyles). The AQyles delegates prepared a surprise birthday program for him.
PRESIDENTIAL TABLE. (From left) Fr. Roman Santos, O.P., Fr. Ramonclaro G. Mendez, O.P., Dr. Walter Jalgalado, Mrs. Maydan Sayco-Jalgalado, Mr. Charles Bautista.
Smiles and Frowns.
Photos by:
RIZA LIM
KRISTINA AZAÑA
Captions by:
ALVIN SAPINOSO
GIDEON V. PEÑA
AQui
Yo
Le
The AQyles’ Journey
It’s not about the team that finished the challenges first. It’s simply about the team.
Frank A. Belbes and Mishelle Padullon
1st Challenge: YOU RAISE ME UP
Sa mundo ng mga engkantada, hindi inaaasahan ang
isang paglabag. Umibig ang Prinsesa Ezra sa isang
mortal. Kung kaya’t nagalit ang Inang Engkantada sa
buong nasasakupan ni Prinsesa Ezra. Bumuhos ang
malakas na ulan at hangin sa buong nasasakupan
ni Prinsesa Ezra. Ngunit hindi nagdalawang isip ang
mga mortal na tulungan sya.
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Maari lamang silang makapasok sa kabilang mundo
sa pamamagitan ng pagbuo ng isang linya ng nakaupo at pagbuhat ng unang tao sa linya patungo
sa dulo nito. Ang mga nakasunod ay bubuhatin din
hanggang makarating sa pinakahuling tao sa linya.
Alalahanin: Ang tanging paraan upang makapasok
ang mga mortal sa mundo ng mga Engkantada ay sa
pamamagitan ng tiwala sa isa’t-isa.
Lugar ng Pinangyarihan:
227*0
27*****
i-type ng itype para humaba ang layp
Station 2: LAGUS-LAGUSAN
Nagkaroon ng di pagkakaunawaan ang Kaharian ng
Capalmukata at Tharantakita. Ngunit di makakayang
ipagtanggol ng mga Tharantakita ang kanilang kaharian laban sa Capalmukata. Kinailangang mailigtas
ng hari ang lahat ng kanyang nasasakupan. Kung
kaya’t naisip ng hari na ang tanging paraan ay ang
magtago ang lahat sa lihim na kuta. Ngunit, di ganun
kadali ang pagdaan papunta dito.
Kinakailangang isa-isa lamang ang pagdaan sa mga
lagusan at kinakailangang di madikit ang sinuman sa
daanang ito sapagkat ito ay masasawi. Kailangang
ang lahat ay makatawid.
Alalahanin: Isang samahan, walang iwanan!
Lugar ng Pinangyarihan:
_ _ _ _ _ _ OF _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
•It is seen at last in MIDNIGHT and at the beginning & end
of TWILIGHT, it is the 7th, 13th & 24th letter
•The 19th letter of the puzzle is beside the 18th
letter of
the alphabet.
•15th & 10th letter of the puzzle is also the 17th letter of
the puzzle.
•The 18th letter of the alphabet is also the 17th letter of
the puzzle.
•Count the alphabet backwards, the 18th letter will be the
4th and 20th letter
•The 12th letter of the puzzle is in the CARROT but not
in the EGGPLANT, it is in the BROCCOLI but not in the
PLANT.
•The 2nd & 3rd letter are just the same, it’s the 21st letter of
the alphabet counted backwards.
•The 6th letter can be found in the sea but not in the air.
•6th,9th,18th & 22nd letter are the same.
• The first letter is the 15th letter of the alphabet.
•The rest is up to you.
Station 3: Bituka ng Isa- Bituka ng Lahat.
Ang presyo kan bagas ataason
An sarung pamilya dipisilon na buhayon
Kaya dapat lang satuyang pagkanigoon
An satuyang mga kokonsumuhon.
Kun ika sarung maorag na bicolano,
Na may pagmakulog na totoo sa kapwa mo
Gabos na ighain na kaunon saimo
Daing sasayangon hangang maubus ito.
Sa sunod na dudumanan,
Saindong patutunayan,
Totoong pagkabikolanong ginikanan.
Man laen laen matatanaan
Lugar ng Pangyayarihan:
Ihanda an saindong alunan.
Asin magtarabangan.
Lugar na Pinangyarihan:
2 words- English: IWEHT HMBUT
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Monk’s Meal
A test of sensitivity.
Rules:
- Talking, hand gestures, use of cellphones
or any form of communication were strictly
prohibited.
- No one was allowed to put food on his
own plate.
- Only one person at a time when putting
food on some one’s plate.
- One must eat all the food placed on his
plate.
- One cannot ask for more food, neither
can he refuse.
- Only water may be served by one’s self.
Station 4- LUBID-LUBID NA KADIKLUMAN.
Nagkaroon ng isang sumpa ang bayan ng Lubid dahil
sa hindi pagkakasundo ng mga nasa kapangyarihan.
Isinumpa ng isang residenteng mambabarang ang
kanilang bayan na mabalot ito ng kadiliman. Ang natatanging paraan upang manumbalik ang liwanag sa
buong Bayan ng Lubid ay ang pagkakaisa ng mga taong nasa kapangyarihan.At ang dapat nilang maisakatuparan ay ang pagpasok ng lubid sa kanilang mga damit
hanggang sa maipasok ito sa lahat ng miyembro at
pagdadala ng isang kandilang may ilaw patungo sa hantungan na inutos ng mamababarang habang nakapasok
ang lubid sa bawat isa. Kailangang hindi mamatay ang
ilaw ng kandila at maputol ang lubid sapagkat ito ang
tangi nilang pag-asa.
Lugar ng Pinangyarihan:
4..35 -1.21 = ?
Station 5: LIDER BILANG MENSAHERO
Pass themessage..
-Isang simbolo/ aksyon ay katumbas ang isang kahulugan. Kailangang mapasa ng tama ang mensahe mula sa
pinaka unang tao hanggang sa pinakadulo ng linya.
Lugar ng Pinangyarihan:
Lugar na dakula, huruharani sa Yawa
Minsan binanga kan bagyo ruminagasa
Nginaran sunod sa tawo
Tunay na tatak Bikolano
Kantahan, tiripon, digdi tigurgulyo gayo
Station 6: SOAR AQYLES!
Nawasak ang dalawang kapuluan ng Damayana dahil
sa isang matinding pagsabog dulot ng isang labanan
sa pagitan ng dalawang mandirigmang panghimpapawid. Nagdulot ito ng kaguluhan sa mga tao sa Damayana. Isang malaking problema ang kailangan nilang
masolusyunan at ito ay ang muling pagdudugtong sa
nawasak na kapuluan.
Isang grupo ng siyentipiko ang nagkaisa upang
makabuo ng paraan upang maibalik ang nawasak na
kapuluan sa dati nitong posisyon. Kailangang maging dalawang pulo muli ang Damayana.
Lugar ng Pangyayarihan:
CHAT - T + STOP - STO + FEEL = ?
Station 7: PAKIRAMDAMAN MO, SUSUNOD AKO.
Habang nakapikit ang bawat myembro, kailangang makabilang ng pasunod-sunod (mula 1 hanggang 20). Hindi
maaring magkasabay ang isang myembro sa isang bilang. Hindi rin maaaring maging napakabilis o napakabagal ng pagbibilang.
“
Lugar ng Pangyayarihan:
DRAG SCLHOO-OMRO WTO
If others simply follow...when
they are incapacitated by my
absence..when they cannot
lead...I fail as a leader.
‘Judges 6-8’
”
inian
oung
eader
Speakers’ Bureau
Professor Abelardo Belleza, Faculty of the
Department of Literature, Languages and
Humanities of C.A.S.E. and appointed Academic Instruction Coordinator, gave a talk on
‘Writing the minutes of Meetings.’
Professor Jean E. Cardiño, Faculty of the Professor Jacinto Maceda of the Department
Psychology Department of C.A.S.E, and ap- of Social Sciences and Philosophy of C.A.S.E.
pointed Director of HRMO, gave a talk on gave a talk on ‘Basic Parliamentary Rules
and Procedures.’
‘Personal and Public Relations.’
Mrs. Salve A. Fernandez, Head of the Accounting Department gave a talk on ‘Preparing Budget Requests and Liquidation Reports.’ She also had a workshop wherein the
participants had to apply the lessons.
Dr. Walter Randolph Jalgalado, Director of
Student Development Services discussed the
importance of Student Organizations. ‘Academics is good but there’s more to College and
life than that,’ he shared.
Engr. Virgilio S. Perdigon Jr., SecretaryGeneral discussed Environmental Leadership.
During his talk, he vowed to restore the waste
Segragation Program.
AQuinian Odyssey:
Planning our Journey
The SSC spearheaded a planning seminar workshop, dubbed AQuinian Odyssey: Planning our Journey, on April 11,
2008 at the Media Center Hall.
The Key note speaker, Dr. Alvin Abainza,
Academic Chair of the Graduate School,
discussed essential qualities of leadership. He illustrated leadershiop vs. Management. He also gave pointers on how to
make an effective calendar of activities.
Dr. Alvin Abainza together with some of
the participants of the planning workshop.
Cash to Trash
Mechanics:
- Each group was tasked to look for recycable materials and turn it into a product.
Materials needed (e.g. tape, cutter) should
be borrowed from any office in the campus as a test of communication skills.
- After producing something, each group
sold it in identified places in Legazpi City.
Cellphones and cash were left to the facilitators.
- The group with the most profit won.
Mr. Manuel Rangasa of CIRCA also discussed Environmental Leadership.
Traci
quini
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Aquinian Young Leaders’ Summit
The Supreme Student Council, in coordination with the Office of the Student Development Services spearheaded the annual
Student-Leadership Training Seminar (SLTS) dubbed this year as AQuinian Young
Leaders’ Summit (AQyles) ‘08 on June 2-4
2008.
With the theme that resonated from the
University Strategic Planning: Pusong AQ,
AQyles was participated in by the different student leaders, mostly presidents, of
Aquinas University of Legazpi student organizations.
VISUAL VISION. In one of the activities in
AQyles, student-leaders were asked to draw/
write creatively, their vision for Aquinas University- how they wish to see the school 3 to
5 years from now. Some of the visions were
improved curricula, faculty, and infrastructure (i.e. construction of a swimming pool,
airconditioned classrooms); more liberal and
student-friendly policies among others.
Resident professors were invited as speakers during the 3-day activity. (see Speakers’ Bureau, page 5).
The activity was fully conceptualized and
executed by the student-leaders with supervision from their mentors.
WHAT’S INSIDE
AQyles provided a venue for the studentleaders from the different units of the University to talk about different issues that
concerns them, plan for their own activities, and have camaraderie among one
another.
Aquinian Young Leaders’
Summit
page 2
The AQyles’ Journey
page 4
Speakers’ Bureau
page 5
Leadership and Friendship.
Smiles and Frowns
page 6
Back to Back Covers
page 8
Achilles
Achilles was the son of Peleus and Thetis. Peleus
was a king in Greece, and Thetis was a nymph.
When Achilles was still a little baby, his mother
tried to protect him from harm by dipping him
into a river that had special magic water. And it
worked; he could not be harmed, except for one
heel that his mother held him by as she dipped
him in the water. Now when someone is very
strong but has one weak spot, we call that their
“Achilles’ heel.”
When he grew up, Achilles heard a prophecy. It
Evaluation of Activity
was this: He could make a choice to live quietly
and without fame or honor, and live a long time
and die in bed, or he could choose to be famous
in his lifetime and remembered always, but to die
young. What would you choose?
Achilles chose to be famous and die young, and
you can read about how that happened in Homer’s Iliad.
But later when Odysseus met Achilles in the underworld, Achilles was maybe not as happy with
his decision.
(http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/religion/myths/achilles.htm)
The candid (unedited) comments of some of the participants.
Hidden Messages
In every page, there are words used as watermark backgrounds. These words tell about
something. Try to decode them before looking at the answers below.
In time of Achilles’ Heel, Hold Hands page
2 & 3- Tracing the Aquinian Roots, Sowing the Filipino Seeds (the theme of AQyles 2008)
4 & 5- Aquinian Young Leaders’ 2008
6 & 7- AQyles 2008
8 & 9- Hold Hands
Art of Holding On pages
2 & 3- Aquinas University of Legazpi, Rawis, Legazpi
City
4- AQ: It’s all about you
5- Your life, your choice
6 & 7- Center for Culture and the Arts
8 & 9- Empowered True Aquinian Leader (Et Al)
10 & 11- Know what to do in case of Emergency
12 & 13- What. Who. Where. When. Why. How.
14 & 15- Express your thoughts online
16 & 17- Student Organization Week 2008
18 & 19- Aquinian Loud and Proud
20 & 21- World Youth Day Australlia
22 & 23- Hopes. Dreams. Aspirations. Sentiments.
24 & 25- Did you know?
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WHAT DID YOU LIKE MOST?
- HIKING (BABY!!!)
- The AQyles night w/ Doctor Walter
- The sessions w/ speakers and the talk w/ Doc Walter
- ALL [2]
- Experience
- The Race [2]
- Trust, Cooperation
- The food! The activities & the delegates
- Very well!!
- Hindi nasunod yun sked.
- All the activities and the foods Ü
- Everything
- Team work, tricy games
WHAT DID YOU LIKE LEAST?
- TALKS Ü
- Simultaneous Sessions
- Punctuality of concerned people, sudden changes in
the program e.g. b-day Surprise to Dr. Jalgalado
- NONE
- Sleeping hours
- AQyles Night
- Some sudden changes in the program activities
- Scarcity of H20 during non- sessions
- Authoritative persons to the extent that someone
will get hurt
WHAT ARE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS/
SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT?
- Time Management
- More activities to come.
- NONE [2]
- Kulang ng cocktails (dapat meron)
- Be aware of time
- Drinking fountain lang/ water dispenser
- Time management/ if you were a facilitator you
must set beyond your responsibilities and stick to it
and be strict to your friends.
YOUR REFLECTION.
- I enjoyed it naman.
- SUPER DAMI
- Be a responsible and sensitive leader.
- Very Good & we learn a lot!
- To be a good leader and member of the organization
- Mahaba at maganda
- Sensitivity
ing
ian
otsW
(AQYLES)
A Hug & A Kiss
Frank A. Belbes
On his inspirational message during the
Opening Program of the Aquinian Young
Leaders’ Summit (AQyles) on June 2, 2008,
9:00 a.m., at the Media Center Hall, Fr. Ramonclaro G. Mendez, O.P., Rector and President of Aquinas University of Legazpi, told
the delegates to always implore ‘HUG’ and
‘KISS’.
‘HUG’ stands for, Honesty, Understanding
and Generousity while ‘KISS’, stands for
Kindness, Integrity, Sensitivity and Sacredness/ Sanctity of the Spirit. According to Fr.
Mendez, these are the important things that
a leader must always implore in order for
him to effectively lead.
However, he clarified that leading is different
from imposing blind obedience. ‘Pag napapasunod mo ba ang mga tauhan mo, ikaw
ba ay isang magaling na leader?’, he asked.
Fr. Mendez also added that leadership is not
a matter of recognition.
He then wished the delegates to have a
meaningful experience on the 3-day leadership training seminar.
“
A person is not just about
his strengths but also about
his weaknesses.
- Atty. Emersson Aquende
”
Pusong AQ. University Strategic
Planning 2008
SOAR HIGH. SOAR BEYOND.
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AFTER MASS. AQyles delegates with Fr.
Norman Quilaquil, O.P.
Joann Del Rosario and Rey Canon were
awarded Best Delegate and Best Team
Leader respectively.
BEST TEAM MEMBER. Ronnie Alpajaro,
best team member awardee with Mr. Jesus
Barizo, Moderator for Student Affairs.
BEST BUDDIES. Mr. Jesus Barizo, Moderator for Student Affairs, awards ‘Best Buddies’
to Carmelo Siapno and Rey Canon.
BEST GROUP CHEER. Team ‘Uhm’ won
the Best Cheer Award.
DARE TO MOVE. DARE TO HIKE. DARE TO SEE THE FACE OF THE EARTH. AQyles
delegates take a pose after hiking at the Ligñon Hill with Mayon Volcano as background.