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Science Month ‘14: EVSU sets mind to climate change mitigation

Vol. XIV No. 7 Tacloban City, Leyte October 15, 2014

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TECHNO - JOURN. Rappler, together with Microsoft Philippines and Social Good link the journalism enthusiast, practitioners and student journalists of Region VIII, to promote contemporary journalism with the aid of technology, during the PH Social Good Summit at Leyte Park , Tacloban City, September 19-20.

WAKE-UP CALL. Professor Pascualito Ilagan organizes Climate Change Walk around EVSU premise, a campaign that aims to increase the consciousness of EVSUans regarding climate change issue, September 23.

BS MarE management system passes DNV AuditBachelor of Science in Marine Engineering program offered in Eastern Visayas State University has passed the first periodic audit of Det Norske Veritas (DNV) held last Sept. 11.

The said audit is the second requirement of Commission on Higher Education; the first one was to have an ISO certification which was received last school year.

The findings and compliance status of DNV’s visit

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by Aaron A. Cotejar Michelou E. Guisihan

Immunation is this year’s National Science Month theme but Eastern Visayas State University steered its observance of the celebration to addressing the need for rapid solution to climate change instead. Breaking off from this year’s goal to arm science clubbers with healthful defenses toward national wellness, the university conceded activities related to mitigating climate change that worries

nations around the world.

The Natural Sciences Department of the College of Arts and Sciences fronted the said celebration through

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revealed the following result: no identified non-conformities, five identified observations, three identified opportunities for improvements, seven identified positive indications, and no non-conformities still

UNITE AGAINST CRIME. One with DILG and other Government Agencies, EVSU hosts Culminating Activity of the National Crime Pre-vention Week held at EVSU Inner court, September 8.

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EVSU-MPC hails 31st founding anniversar y by Ahara S. Polenio, Ray Marvin Labra

Achieving more than a millionaire.

This is the goal of Eastern Visayas State University – Multi Purpose Cooperative (EVSU-MPC) as it celebrated its 31st Founding

and to become more than a millionaire cooperative by implementing a new building as an investment. EVSU-MPC plans to cooperate with the Visayas Cooperative Development Center (VCDC) in order to attain a computerized system which will enable it to spend less effort and to offer more services including payment of bills, remittance services, and renewal of NBI clearance. “Mother Federation including VCDC is now helping the EVSU-MPC to allocate new computerized system to improve the service of the members and monitoring wherever you are with lesser time and effort which is accessible for all,” said Mr.Llego. He added that EVSU-MPC will offer gadget loan in October this year.

A plan of establishing a new building was also discussed. “An optional fund amounting to P 1, 345, 886 and P 2, 000, 000 from the reserve fund will be allocated for the project,” expressed Mr. Reginaldo Gozo, BOD member. The cooperative will also construct a new building as an investment which is the EVSU food court to be operational within their target date on June 2015. “Our main purpose in building the food court is to have a single and comforting venue to eat for all EVSUans and to minimize our waste disposals. Besides, it will be an income generating program for the EVSU-MPC with a counterpart from the administration,” said Mr. Llego.■

THIRTY ONE. Members of EVSU-Multi Purpose Cooperative take oath of office during 31st Anniversary, with the theme: “Kooperatiba Maaasahan sa Pagtulong ng Kabuhayan at kapayapaan ng bayan.” at Students’ Lounge Academic Bldg., September 24.

EMOTIONS AND REACTIONS. Canadian Psychosocial recovery specialists, Dr. Monica Oswald and Mr. Robert Munro, of Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization, asses the psychosocial recovery of the student survivors of Super Typhoon Yolanda.

Canadian specialists, EVSUans talk on psychosocial recovery

Psychosocial recovery specialists from Canada sat on top of conversation with Accountancy students and peer counselors of Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) last September 18 at the Executive House.

Dr. Monica Oswald and Mr. Robert Munro, counselors from Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization based in Winnipeg, Canada, spearheaded the forum as part of the post disaster rehabilitation and recovery training in the university.

Four concerns were emphasized in the forum: identifying examples of physical impacts of stress,

stating some emotions felt during and after the disaster, citing physical symptoms of being stressed and coping of people after the disaster.

Sharing thoughts

Juvy-Ann Aguha, Accountancy student participant expressed her thoughts and feelings about what had happened during the Typhoon Haiyan proving how important the event is to her.

“It tested our emotions if we can still feel the stress brought by the disaster,” she expressed. When we asked how the forum changed her views, Aguha said she felt relieved.

“I came up with a

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conclusion that I have already surpassed it,” she added.

Meanwhile, Dr. Oswald mentioned that “reactions are normal to a very abnormal situation”. She observed that even in a very traumatic experience, they have seen joy and hope to the

Filipinos.

Gratitude Presentation

Dr. Munro extended his greeting to EVSU through the Dean of Students Dr. Fatima Quianzon for having

Anniversary last September 24, 2014 at the Academic Building Student Lounge. According to Mr. Mervin Llego, chairman of the Board of Directors, EVSU-MPC seeks to be more productive

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Freshmen studes outsmart seniors in U-wide wit competitionby Almira O. Ripalda

First year students vouched the catchphrase that one’s year level does not define knowledge when freshmen outwitted 23 teams in the university-wide Digital Quiz Bowl 2013.

Khim G. Data, Eric Francis T. Granados and Emman L. Mosa, team members of freshmen Chemical Engineering students overthrew its co-challengers in the quiz bowl held at the Inner Court last September 19, 2014 with 130

points. The said team reaped the first place of the competition covering science and technology, general knowledge, and current events.

Data, the team leader, admitted winning was beyond their expectations as outnumbering the scores of their rivals seemed to be a fat chance.

“Maybe our advantage is that each one of us had our own field which corresponds to a certain question”, Data expressed.

Thinking that there were higher year contestants, Data added it wasn’t easy for their team to win.

“We only believe and aim to get the championship spot despite that we are first year students, we did the competition with trust in ourselves and faith in God”, she concluded.

It was the team’s first time to experience joining a contest with higher years as contenders.

Tough clincher

A total of 23 participating teams which consist of three members each joined the said quiz bowl. The participants from first year to fifth year came from the different courses: BS Mechanical Engineering, BS Electrical Engineering, BS Industrial Engineering, BS Civil Engineering, BS Chemistry, BS Electronics and Communication Engineering, BS Information Technology, BS Geodetic Engineering and BS Chemical Engineering. One competing team came from Secondary Laboratory

2015 CHALLENGE. Engr. Isaac David, President of Alloy MTD Philippines, informs the engineering students about the 2015 ASEAN Integration at EVSU Inner Court, September 25.

Despite spreading buzzes on the integration of Association of Southeast Asian Nations by 2015, creating a united economic community would not be a threat to the country, the president of Alloy MTD (Mitsui To Dainichiseika) Philippines Inc. told engineering students in a convention re-economic challenges coming next year.

Engr. Isaac S. David asserted that economic integration of the ASEAN countries will provide a number of benefits to these member-states including a more open and wider market.

He added that with the union of these states, there will be a free flow of trades, labor, lower prices of goods and services including a broader coverage of job opportunities and professional practices.

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With the new regional economic scheme, no visa requirements will be needed for skilled domestic workers hired to work in the other ASEAN countries resulting to accelerated social and cultural progress, Engr. David said.

Furthermore, he concluded that there is but a need to know the strengths and weaknesses of the ASEAN countries in terms of market and industry.

ASEAN Economic Community

Regional integration en route next year seeks to create the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) which “envisages a single market and production base, a highly competitive economic region, a region of equitable economic development, and a region fully integrated into the global economy”.

With the integration of ASEAN countries by 2015, a competitive market of over 600

million people in Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, Singapore, Brunei, Jerusalem, and Philippines will be created.AEC will convert ASEAN into a region of free movement of goods, services, investment, skilled labor, and freer flow of capital.

While some groups are arguing over the win-lose stand of the Philippines in the said initiative, President Aquino said it is “incumbent upon government to provide meaningful opportunities to individuals, and an environment conducive to empowering our fellow citizens

to seek out and maximize opportunities that come their way”.

Gearing up would-be engineers

Dr. Danilo Pulma, dean of College of Engineering, said one of the objectives of the symposium is for engineering students to be made aware of what will ASEAN Integration bring on December 31, 2015.

“The whole industry that includes the academe needs to be geared up. We need to produce graduates that are ready to work in the industry,” added Dr. Pulma. ■

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the opportunity to come and to speak with the students.

The said Canadian specialists offered flag board country in behalf of the entire country of Canada.

As a response from EVSU community, Guidance Councelor Maria Theresa M. Herbolingo delivered a gratitude talk through the

message of the video “Sino pang magdadamayan kundi tayo tayo rin. Kung may pagkakataong tumulong huwag palampasin. Simulan na ang magtanim ng mabubuting gawain dahil sino pang aani kundi tayo tayo rin”. The forum was held in cooperation with of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada and the EVSU-Office of the Guidance Services.■

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Job seekers chase break in Job Fair ‘14by Aaron A. Cotejar

All roads led to Eastern Visayas State University Inner Court last Sept. 4 as the Department of Labor and Employment and Civil Service Commission opened up a fair for job seekers in the region.

DOLE and CSC paved way for job seekers to apply for one among a total of 2,064 job vacancies in local companies and 1,298 in recruitment agencies.

Job-posting companies

Local companies in Region VII who posted their job vacancies were: Watsons Personal Care Stores (PHILS Incorporated, Tsuneishi Technical Services (Phils.), Princegate Corporation, Cebu Mitsumi Incorporated, ePerformax, Llama Construction & Development Corporation, Real Great English Corporation, and Sanford Marketing Corporation (Savemore).

Companies in Region VIII also posted job vacancies: Dranix Distributors Incorporated, Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines, Starlife Auto Group, Incorporated, Sheridan Marketing Incorporated, IPCAR Tech,

Incorporated, CITI Hardware, SUPERMALLS (SM) Tacloban, Hukadsa Golden Cowrie, Motortrade Nationwide Corporation, ACABAR, Fairlane Automotive Ventures, Mother of Mercy Hospital, Hyundai, Keitech Education Foundation, Incorporated, Metro Retail Stores Group, Incorporated and Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED, Non-Government Organization).

Moreover, overseas recruitment agencies also took part in the said job fair including International Urban Partnership (IUPP) Philippines, Mother’s Way Overseas Manpower Specialist Corp. and MMML Recruitment Services Inc.

According to Jerick Dumdum, Coca-Cola Human Resource (HR), the participation of the different companies who are finding for the right employees were very helpful to the job seekers.

Application process

Job seekers were required to follow the steps of application starting at the registration area, followed by the shopping area, then the screening area, and the

interview.

Registration forms were provided by the DOLE in the registration area which includes the applicant’s personal information, educational background, professional license vocational/technical and relevant experience, certified of competence and work experience. Job application shopping list form comprises the name of the agencies and position applying for in the shopping area which consisted the different job opening.

After choosing the preferred job in the shopping area, the applicants were screened and evaluated by

their employers according to the skills, knowledge and work experienced they possessed as well as the pertinent documents they have submitted.

Chasing her break

Rachelle C. Polancos, one of the applicants during the job fair was hired on the spot after she took the screening and underwent an interview. She is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Office Administration (BSOA) in EVSU.

“Basically, I applied for a job related to my course and I have a work experience already.” Polancos said.■

GREENER PASTURE. In partnership with DOLE and CSC, EVSU hosts a job and trade fair at Inner Court, September 4.

UNITE AGAINST CRIME. Different Groups and Institutions join in celebrating the National Crime Prevention Week with the theme: “Krimen ay Labanan, Karapatan ay Igalang tungo sa Mapayapang Pamayanan

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UNVEIL THROUGH SCIENCE. SESS Org President Giovanni Gonzaga, discusses to DENR Guests, EVSU faculty and students the concept of “Aquaphonics,” one of Science Month Exhibits, during the Science Month culminating activity at Administration Lobby, September 26.

the Society of Environmental Sciences Department (SESS).

A number of different activities, most of which were related to alleviating climate change, capped the Science Month celebration.

Mangrove Planting

Last Sept. 13, a group of Environmental Sciences students planted mangrove trees at the coast of the university’s adopted barangay.

The group was able to plant in Brgy. Bagacay some 1000 mangroves donated by the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO).

“Hopefully, every year we can always conduct this activity to maintain and preserve our natural resources,” expressed Prof. Elvira Martija, head of NSD.

The group finished the tree planting activity saying they will develop environmental awareness of the students and protect the habitat of ocean species devastated by the Super Typhoon Yolanda.

On Theme Expression

Meanwhile, SESS conducted last Sept. 15, a poster-making contest

exclusive for CAS students to develop their artistic skills.

SESS President Giovanni Gonzaga said the activity was not only about contest but it primarily aimed to express the ideas of students regarding the theme.

“It should not only be in the month of September that we celebrate Science Month because we should always be aware of our environment especially with our present condition,” Gonzaga said.

Winners of said contest were Algeeron Omabe, first place; Alfredo Dacutanan, second place; Michael Roy Beltran, third place; and Marion Rey Mendoza, fourth place.

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Exploring Science

Moreover, an exhibit staged in the Administration lobby featured models of lobes of animal and plant cells and models of clay bacteria obtained from diseases such as Tuberculosis and Influenza virus.

Scrapbooks about plant and animal diversities, science trivia and the sought experiment on Aqua phonics were also presented.

Aqua Phonics

In their culminating activity, SESS organized a forum involving residents of the Brgy. 44 last Sept. 26.

Gonzaga introduced the Aqua Phonics explaining its process and its importance to the barangay officials.

“Aqua phonics is our improvised experiment which we could share to everyone as a good source of business for the fish production and for the plants’ growth,” explained Gonzaga. Brgy. Treasurer Rina Macalla said the Aqua Phonics can be useful to them.

“We do want to have this one in our barangay which can be a good source of income,” said Macalla.

Also, Prof. Pascualito Ilagan discussed the history of the said experiment.

“This was not really a new one but it is used by Indians and Mayans in Mexico thousands of years ago, known as ‘chinampa’” in India. It’s just that the term is modernized,” he said.

Students’ Forum

Lastly, a students’ forum advocating climate change mitigation was carried out last Sept. 26 to engage students in the world’s fight against the continuing adversity of climate condition.

Students braced a lecture regarding environmental awareness where Dr. Eugenia N. Bautista, Chief, Technology Transfer division Ecosystem Research and Development Service, talked on Climate Change Mitigation.

“One cause of our typhoons is not only that we are near the ocean but it’s more on the Global Warming Effect,” she said.

From the Philippine Information Agency, OIC Regional Director Ms. Alicia Nicart talked on Family Disaster Management for the preparations during disasters. ■

EXPRESS. CAS students showcase their account of Science Month’s Theme during the poster making contest oganized by SESS officers at Academic Bldg Lobby, September 15.

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THE WHEELIndustrial6MarE faculty, studes clear up wastes in Bagacay coast

Marine Engineering faculty and students manned its annual activity dubbed “Beachurero”, a six hour coastal clean-up drive held last Sept. 23 at the community of Brgy. Bagacay.

During their clean-up session, the Marine Engineering Department removed sacks of garbage including household rubbish which were remains of Super Typhoon Yolanda’s destruction.

Barangay officials of the said community also helped in the activity.

The MarE department

conducted the clean-up drive pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 470 series of 2003 declaring the third Saturday of September as the global coastal clean-up with the objectives: to remove trash and debris from beaches and water ways, to popularize the concept of waste management and to promote clean, healthy and sustainable coastal environment.

After the Beachurero, MAR-E students and faculty also assisted the Society of Environmental Science Students (SESS) in the mangrove planting in the same barangay.

They planted 1,000 mangroves which will serve as the habitat and mating place of aquatic animals.■

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AUDIT/1not closed from the previous audit of the said program.

DNV audit aims to facilitate the improvements of the records and documents of the BSMarE program, to verify its effectiveness, and to highlight the risks of the management system if it follows the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) process.

Areas visited during the audit were: Senior Management, Quality Management Records and Registrar. DNV Auditor Mr. Randy Magnaye evaluated the Senior Management at the Office of the University President. The senior management comprises the BSMarE program’s policy and objectives, changes to the business, continual improvement, internal communications, provision of resources, customer

satisfaction and management review.

Mr. Magnaye asked the university president Dr. Dominador O. Aguirre Jr. why the latter decided to close the program when the other maritime schools are still offering BSMarE despite non-compliance to the requirements of the Commission on Higher Education.

Related to the said closure of BSMarE in EVSU was the temporary suspension of the enrolment of the incoming first year and second year students of the program last school year where the said program failed to meet the National Quality Standards System (NQSS) during the CHED final ocular inspection dated May 8, 2013.

Despite this problem, Dr. Aguirre said the university will comply with the said requirements.

“We will comply

because if ever we will be able to comply with all the requirements there is no reason for CHED not to let us reopen the program. We have to prove that we are compliant.” Dr. Aguirre responded after Mr. Magnaye asked about the requirements of CHED.

Dr. Aguirre said he think there is no reason to continue pressuring the CHED for reopening the program. He is hoping and encouraging the EVSUans to pray that the university will be able to continue opening the Marine Engineering program as soon as possible.

Mr. Magnaye also checked the QMR, laboratory rooms and training office along with his evaluation.

On the other hand, Ms. Joy Cerrafon, another DNV auditor, evaluated the Registrar’s Office, Office of the Guidance Services (OGS), and Office of the Student Affairs (OSA) including the

review of changes to the management system, control of documents and records, review of corrective actions to previous non-conformities and internal audits.

The auditors also visited the Office of Department Head to check the control of students’ documents and records, enrolment process and students’ feedback monitoring and evaluation process.

“After the thorough checking of records and documents of the program, the DNV Auditors found the management system positively which is really following the OBE process though there are lack of facilities and equipment and a little mismanagement of the system. No one is perfect after all,” Prof. Renato E. Martija, MarE’s Quality Management Record representative, concluded. ■

ACT FOR NATURE. Faculty and students of Marine Engineering department, the “beachureros” clean the coast of Bragy. Bagacay and planted 1000 mangroves together with SESS, September 23.

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NSTP runs dental mission, community assessment in DulagEastern Visayas State University’s Office of National Service Training Program (NSTP) embarked on an ocular visit last Sept. 21 at the municipality of Dulag.

The said office, alongside its Civic Welfare Training Services (CWTS) component, carried out a free tooth extraction for residents and survey for livelihood and environment in the community of Brgy. Cabutahan, Dulag.

According to Dr. Faustito A. Aure, MRD-NSTP Director, part of the memorandum signed between the university and

by Renmar A. Blones the municipality of Dulag under the NSTP program is the continuous conduct of development programs to address basic problems in its community.

Mr. Jerry E. Ochea, NSTP CWTS – coordinator of the College of Engineering, University Dentist Dr. Evelyn Adona, and staff Dr. Joel A. Torres, and CWTS students taking Chemical Engineering and Information Technology attended the said community service.

Extension Office of the University, and Dental Service Department extended their services as response to humanitarian mission and milestone project of EVSU-

EVSU institutionalizes bloodletting, blood typing

A little pain, a life to gain.

This is the banner stand of the newly institutionalized bi-annual bloodletting program of Eastern Visayas State University.

Seeking to revive the spirit of volunteerism among EVSUans and help the indigent communities of Region 8, the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) instigated a simultaneous bloodletting and blood-typing activity at the Administration lobby last September 24.

With the cooperation of EVSU Multi Purpose Cooperative (EVSU-MPC), EVSU Supreme Student Government, Resident Physician Organization, Rotary Club of San Juanico, EVSU- Student Emergency Response Team (EVSU-SERT), District 5 Radio Amateur Network Incorporated, and NSTP-CWTS, a total of 26 blood bags were accumulated and were handed over to the Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center and Red Cross for storage.

The said blood bags will be checked first by Red Cross for analysis before being made accessible to the patients or recipients.

Dr. Ronald B. Madera, OSA Head, said the activities were institutionalized to accumulate more support from the different accredited organizations in the campus. Moreover, this will promote unity between the university and external organizations which support the advocacy of helping people.

“Before, every organization has its own bloodletting activity. This time, we asked these organizations to do it as one, so, it is institutionalized in a sense that it is the institution which initiates the program,” Dr. Madera said in vernacular.

Furthermore, Dr. Madera said anyone who needs blood has to contact his office (OSA) so he can refer them to EVRMC or Red Cross.

The next bloodletting activity in EVSU will be on March 2015.■

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High School.

In the final round, four competing teams from BSChE, BSChem, BSCE, and SLS earned the same score of 120 points. A clincher round occurred to determine who among the four teams will land on the second and third place.

After the tie-breaker round, BSChE and BSChem clutched the second and third place respectively. “We didn’t expect that we can make it to the clincher. We felt little doubt because they are also smart but we just did our best and relied [sic] everything to God”, said Raymand Gadores, first year BSChE after winning second place in the tie-breaker round.

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FRESHMEN/3 The Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE) - Tacloban Chapter, in collaboration with the Junior Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (JPIChE) - EVSU Chapter, organized the said quiz bowl in adherence to the nationwide celebration of the Chemical Engineering Week.

PIChE and JIPChE set the University Wide Digital Quiz Bowl in consonance to the Presidential Proclamation no. 1365. “The quiz bowl will help the students since it makes them more competitive by developing their analytical skills and gearing up their intellectual capability. In relation to this year’s theme, ‘ChE: Gear up for ASEAN 2015’, this event therefore supports PIChE on its global milestone”, said Juvyneil Cartel, President PIChE. ■

SELFLESS GIFT. EVRMC Blood Bank secures 26 blood bags during the Blood Letting activity organized by the Office of the Student Affairs (OSA) at Administration Lobby, September 26.

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After conforming to the necessary requirements laid out by the Commission on Higher Education on the National Quality Standards System, BS Marine Engineering program passed the first periodic audit of Det Norske Veritas on its management system last September 11. The scrupulous undertaking in surpassing the said auditing subsequent to the course’s enrolment suspension last 2013 paved an avenue for the administration to recheck and align its system with the NQSS so as to avoid

Never Againdeficiencies which may result to another course suspension. Furthermore, it served as a wake-up call to the entire EVSU community to heighten the quality of services offered to its clientele and stakeholders of not just the BS MarE program but of all the courses as well. According to DNV Auditor Mr. Randy Magnaye, the said audit is a requirement to facilitate the effectiveness and improvement in the senior and quality management of the program to highlight the risks of such. Subsequent to the review of its policies and objectives,

internal systems, and continuous improvements, the management summary showed favourable results which entail a positive outlook on the university’s system. This should hand round more vigor in furthering the improvement of our institution for as the University President Dr. Dominador O. Aguirre Jr. put it, “there is more reason to continue pressuring the CHED for us to reopen the program.” Of course, the responsibility of keeping track of our institution’s performance does not lie on the hands of the administration

alone. The EVSU personnel, faculty and staff, and the students alike share the obligation of maintaining high standards of academic and professional proficiency to validate the positive feedback of the said audit. The EVSU personnel should be able to effectively control the documents, records, and resources of the institution to provide accurate and efficient management of the university’s businesses. Faculty and staff hold the knob to heighten the academic proficiency of the institution to produce well-rounded and competent students and graduates. Students on the other hand, the major stakeholders of this institution should maintain high quality performance in the academic field to prove that the institution is indeed exploiting all necessary avenues to cater excellent services. It is of great importance to update our institution with the current standards of the growing academic world. Things must be considered and conformity is a must. We must work hand in hand towards enhancing our institution’s reputation as a globally competent university. We might have experienced several laid backs but if we work together, we will not go through such difficulties. No, never again.

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I thought I knew what commitment was all about until I heard the story of a family of matchsticks that lived miserably inside the dark matchbox. One day, one of the matchsticks fell down when the matchbox was opened. He saw what the other members of his family were longing for- bright light. He also saw a man taking out

How committed are you?

In more than a century of existence of the Eastern Visayas State University, it never fails in upholding its prime objective towards a quality education. It is because of the excellent competence of all the educators comprising the entire EVSU community. Last October 03, 2014, the university celebrated the World Teachers’ Day as a special thanksgiving to the untiring service of our greatest heroes - our respected teachers who are imparting salient things among us.

While they continue to mold the bright future of the students, they already proved how much they can offer and how worthy they are in the teaching-learning process. Their unending effort in producing well-rounded individuals will always bring relevant impact resulting to

Worthy for Recognition

two matchsticks from the box. The first one was used by the man as a toothpick, the other for cleaning the ears. But his greatest joy was when he saw the man get another matchstick, strike it, and behold came forth the light! “My gosh,” he said. “The light we have been looking and longing for is within us! I must go back to my family and tell them the good news.”

a productive institution.

At present year, EVSU produced new professionals after successfully hurdling the licensure examination for various courses. This is an evident fact that majority of the teachers of this university are governed with their ultimate goal in teaching which is learning.

Although there are some students who are complaining regarding their exams, activities, projects, assignments, and other school related tasks usually given by the teachers, we should not complain about it. Those are not burdens imposed to us, but just tools that would measure how determined we are in our educational endeavor thereby developing our different skills and intellectual faculties including our holistic domains. These are just

There may be instances in our lives that we found ourselves nowhere. It is probably because we are blind by the misuse of power, pleasure, wealth and recognition. As a result of losing one’s importance, we often question ourselves why do we have to suffer such agony; whose mistake it is; and how will we be able to get out of the miserable life. It is sad that if solution cannot be found, one may opt to escape and fade as if nothing happens. The matchstick which had fell have already the chance to leave and get out of the miserable life, but, had chose to go back and stay with his family. Though he knew that staying is not easy as 1, 2, 3, still, his love and desire to help his family drove him to stay. Not just to stay, but to tell them that

despite how depressing it is to live inside the matchbox, still, their existence in the world makes sense. This thought reminds us that how puzzling life can be, how challenging the task is and how uncertain life would be, still, our commitment with our duties and responsibilities keeps us on track. Commitment is not just to give our best during convenient time. It grants endless effort but does not demand prizes for it should be given heartily. Whatever it is that we do, believing in the goodness within us and our dedication to work and to our family relationships bond us to continue to live in the light. Who knows? Our commitment to our work may be one of the best keys in order for us to be productive. ■

normal scenes in our school that would serve significant purposes on our part.

What our teachers instruct us would really mean a lot especially in the development of our entire being. Furthermore, they are instruments who give us the assurance that in one way or another, we would be able to realize the

importance of learning. Therefore, we should always realize the essence of our teachers in our life as we wander in our individual quest. Their role will never be futile and should always be remembered over time. They all deserve our sincerest thanks and gratitude. ■

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TO ALL CONCERNED: All students are encouraged to submit their questions on any matters concerning their fellow students as well as faculty members; teacher-student conflict, project, etc. for necessary actions. Your article must be objective. S u b m i t t e d articles will be posted in the VOX SCHOLARIS section of our newsletter. The editorial staff, in return, will try to seek answers for the quesitons and the latter will be posted in the next issue.Names will be withheld upon request of the contributor. All articles for contribution should be submitted to the SPO or given to any member of the Editorial Staff.

Voice of the Students

Bakit nagdaragdag ng mga courses dito sa school pero hindi naman ito napagtutuonan ng pansin???

-LOVELY_ROSE^_^

I just wonder why the school administration is not that particular about cheating. Is it because the administration is also cheating??? If yes, then until when??? I hope it will be a never!

-#TreeshipBakit lahat ng activities sangkot ang pera? Hindi naman lahat ng estudyante ay atleta o nakakasali sa mga actitvities na ito.

-*KERO-KERO-PI*

Bakit may mga teachers na nabibili ng pera? Bakit hindi pa sila napapatalsik sa posisyon???

-flowerAngel#05

Saan napupunta ang malaking pera na hindi nagagamit sa dental, medical, laboratory fee, at iba pa kasi hindi naman umaabot sa kalahati ang nakakagamit nito?

-Mattnergy27

Bakit walang malinis at maayos na C.R, at corridors ang college???Kung meron man walang maintainance. Kaya bang maging Eco-friendly ang school natin kagaya ng iba?

-JPRRT

Why does the university do not mind some part-time faculty members who are fund of being absent and sexually harassing some students? Though some concerns were sent to the admin, these P.T faculty members are still working here in EVSU. Please kindly hear our sentiments.

-Concerned EVSUan

Para sa ikaiinam ng ating mga kurso at studyante dito sa school katulad ng University of the Philippines, pwede po ba na mga FIRST YEAR students lang ang magkaroon ng mga minor subjects at the rest po na mga higher level ay mga major subject po para po mapagtuonan ng pansin ang kurso ng bawat isa??

-ProudEVSUan

Pwede po bang half ulit yung pambayad sa Tuition Fee? Pwede po bang masimplify yung paggawa ng promisory note???

-_Sushinoy

To Whom It May Concern:

To progress the competency of each student, it would be better if we have the same system of University in the Philippines wherein only the first year students have minor subjects and the upper years have major subject only. Can we have this system?

-HeartEVSU

Why are there teachers who have designated position cannot conduct classes because they have a lot of things to do or meetings to attend? Are they superheroes? Why don’t you hire pa ng mga new teachers so that they will hold the class kasi po kaming mga students ang affected.

-Admin.pls .po

Bakit ang ilang mga guro kadalasan lumiliban sa klase, tapos ang mga estudyante binabagsak o di kaya maliit na grade ang ibinibigay o di kaya pinapaproject nalang ang iba ding teachers ay nagpapabayad nalang ng pera.

-Ms_Chay 25

Action po please kasi sobrang napakadami na po ng mga events dito sa university kaya madalas na walang klasi tuloy hindi na madami ang nakakapasa sa mga board exams. Pwede po bang malimita ang mga activities at magfocus tayo sa academic?

-necessity of actions

Bakit po ba na may mga empleyado’t magaaral na nakakapasok pa rin sa loob ng campus kahit hindi naka uniform at may pinipili lang ang mga school guard kung sino ang papapasukin. Pwede bang maging fair at strict sa uniform?

-xxINVOKERxx

Kung makikita po natin sa labas ng unibersidad, madumi po dahil sa napakaraming illegal vendors at may mga estudyante ring masisilayang hit hit ng hit hit ng sigarilyo, Pwede po bang maging malinis at maaliwalas sa paningin ang labas ng unibersidad?

-nenengB

Bakit po hindi naglalagay ang ibang College ng mga posters. Para sa mga estudyanteng dean’s listers kasi hindi nila alam na kasama sila sa dean’s list kasi walang update o poster kung kaya’y hindi sila nakakuha ng scholarship?

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THE WHEELIndustrialOctober 15, 2014 11NEWS

#2030NOW: Social media in creating a better future

Advocating global participation on the changing landscapes of disasters by means of new media and technology, Rappler, Microsoft Philippines, and US-based Global Centre for Journalism and Democracy pushed today’s creation of our future through PH+SocialGood Summit #2030NOW.

The said event, which transpired from September 16-20, is Philippines’ third involvement on the global Social Good Summit with Rappler organizing the Manila and Tacloban legs. It focused on the analysis of the vital

impact of journalism and social media in alleviating the crises the world is facing such as calamities, climate change, war, national conflicts, corruption, and gender equality.

A promising tool

With people becoming more active in the online world, the summit gazed on the potential of exploiting modern day technology in strengthening civic participation in disaster response.

Project Agos, Rappler’s collaborative platform that combines top-down government action with bottom-up civic engagement

helped communities “learn about climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction”. This is but one of the different technological integrations introduced by different organizations that also aim for unified global commitment to battle social issues.

Different social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Livestream were also utilized to promulgate the said advocacy.

According to Rappler’s CEO Maria Ressa, the world is becoming smaller because of social media and there is a need to employ the aid of such to create the world we want to have in the near future.

Experienced key speakers

Different key note speakers, all of whom have first-hand experiences on their assigned topics spoke about the use of information and technology during disasters and the role of journalism during social challenges and issues.

Few of which are Kelli Arena, CNN’s former justice and investigative correspondent talked on the evolution of journalism and its

role in promoting awareness and change and Jason Enia, Sam Houston State University Political Science professor discussed the politics and economics of natural disasters while CNN’s former Tokyo correspondent, Bill Dorman talked on journalism and corruption. Shahira Amin, former Deputy Head of Nile TV who is known for resigning from her host to join in the hype of Egyptian protest spoke on walking the fine line between journalism and activism.

Rappler’s very own Maria Ressa spoke on the importance of social media in the growing demand for accurate and prompt reporting of current issues.

Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico Petilla and Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez both shared their insights on the onslaught of super typhoon Yolanda and the apparent solutions the government foresees in alleviating its damages.

Several campus journalists, government officials, and non-government units participated in the said event which culminated on September 20 with a commitment to create a better world by taking actions now. ■

by Christian Paul T. Manalang

TAKE IT FROM THE EXPERTS. Rappler invites high-profiled Journalists to discuss various Journalism issues during PH Social Good Summit at Leyte Park, September 19-20.

October 15, 2014

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Time, indeed is gold! We couldn’t emphasize on it more for in a matter of two minutes, our epic journey of several unfortunate events started when we were left behind by our plane bound for Manila on September 10. Who would have thought that because of few minutes, we would sacrifice a lot of our finances and risk the opportunity to represent our publication on a national level competition? Within this short period of time, we became chance passengers, uncertain of the adventures that lie ahead of us as we traversed one difficult path towards the most coveted awards for a campus journalist and the famous grandeur of Baguio, Philippines.

The journey begins

A day prior to our travel to Teachers Camp, Baguio City, we were already rushing things on a particular printing press to furnish the copies of the special publications which will be our entries for the annual School Press Advisers Movement (SPAM) convention. As a result, our group decided to stay for the night in our office to avoid being late for our flight the next day. However, we ended screwed up because we left our office at around 5:00 a.m. and our flight was due on 6:00 am.

Upon arriving

at the airport, the last call for passengers was already delivered making us late; hence, the crew did not accommodate us anymore. We pleaded to the DZR Airport officials but nothing happened. Such unordinary scene challenged us in heading to our intended destination.

Time again was our adversary for we needed to hasten our decision making, for by the tick of the clock, plane fares change; it’s

It was quiet a peculiar way, despite the twisted circumstance we were in; we met a foreign-looking stranger named Dylan who became our instant guide, guardian, and brother-cum-friend on our epic journey. He was connected with EVSU and the Philippine Airline so he acquainted us with a lot of travelling things which somehow alleviated our tension. We, initially bid goodbye to him at the DZR airport not knowing

Oh, did we mention that Dylan was on our ship too? He apparently got tired waiting as a chance passenger in Tacloban and decided to board a flight to Cebu, like us. Lulled for three hours by the calm and bluish sea, we eventually reached Cebu Port and witnessed the grandeur of Cebu City. However, we weren’t able to enjoy it that much because we were on the haste to reach Mactan International Airport before 8:00 p.m. hoping to become chance passengers so we could arrive at Baguio on a much earlier time frame. Fortunately, we were able to schedule our flight on a 10:00 pm plane giving us some time to rest at Mactan International Airport (MIA). Having not eaten anything for the entire day, our group decided to take cup noodles as our dinner while marvelling on the amazing race we had against time. To our surprise, Dylan was once again next to us and was actually to board the same flight as we have. All we could do was laugh at the coincidences.

At exactly 8:45p.m., we were already inside the plane and finally flew to Manila. As we looked outside the window of the plane while venturing the dark sky, scattered city lights amazed us while rethinking of what happened to us.

We arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) at 10:00p.m

A Challenge of TimeA Journey to the Allures of NatureTrip to Baguio:

by Wilson A. Aniano, Clifford F. Colibao

either we lose this much or lose more if we don’t take action immediately.

Though dismayed (our female staffs were already crying) by the sudden twist of events, our group decided to book another flight in Cebu so we could reach Baguio City before 8:00 a.m. on the following day (September 11) or else we will not be able to attend the opening program of the SPAM Convention.

The ‘epic’ travel to Baguio with a guardian angel

that it won’t be the last time we will see him. After composing ourselves, we headed towards Van-vans terminal to take our ride to Ormoc City. Thanks to Dr. Ronald B. Madera, our travel expenses were ousted on our worry list. Once again, we raced against time for we needed to reach Ormoc before 12 unless we want to be left by Wee-Sam Express. Fortunately, the sand man was on our side and we were able to board our ship towards Cebu by 2:00 pm.

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and finally bid Dylan goodbye. That was the last time we meet him (and we took it as a sign that we are already safe and good to go). We immediately rode a taxi to Pasay and hurriedly took a ride on Victory Liner to the Summer Capital of the country. Exhausted by the constant race against time, we took a nap during the six-hour travel towards Baguio.

Alluring scene of the Teachers Camp

We marveled on the fact that we arrived at the Teachers Camp having limited amount remained for us. Nevertheless, despite being flat-broke, our determination to bag awards for the office did not dwindle a bit. We took chance in exploring the beauty of the Teachers Camp in Baguio just to relieve our frustration of the moment.

Teachers Camp is located in a large campus-like environment situated at East of downtown Baguio along Leonard Wood Road. We stayed at the Magsaysay Hall inside the camp for three days. Within the camp are classrooms, dormitories, cottages, dining areas, administrative offices, and assembly halls for different activities that are held there like the SPAM Convention that we attended. Teachers Camp is one of the most famous destinations in Baguio City because it can accommodate large number of people. Its big halls are best venues for seminars, retreats, and other big events.

We almost felt

at home upon arriving in this beautiful camp, unfortunately, the time race we thought was over has escalated on another level for we still need to make more ninja moves to cope up with the time frame given to each competition on the said event.

We barely had sleep trying to finish our on the spot documentary while simultaneously furnishing the script for our radio broadcast and film. We competed on our individual contests deprived of sleep and rest. Nonetheless, we learned a lot and in God’s grace, we were able to fish out several awards for our publication. Not bad. Now, time for some unwinding

As we walked around Teacher’s Camp, we’re calmed by the cold, misty air. We experienced a bit of Baguio just by going around Teachers’ Camp. You won’t feel any bad mood because you’ll be delighted by the colourful flowers and tall pine trees around the place. What’s more interesting is the

ghastly ghost story which is prominent in the vicinity; stories which are inferior compared to the beauty (not to mention cheap souvenirs and stuff) the place has.

Wonders of Mines View Park

It is unsurprising that the Mines View Park is one of the most popular and most visited parks in Baguio City. Before we go home on September 14, we took the chance of roaming at the said park and witnessed the panoramic view of Benguet’s gold and copper mines including the impressing surrounding mountains. It was really a spectacular sight to behold and should not be missed when visiting Baguio.

In order to see the beauty of the park, you need to go down a winding stone-covered stairway. One should be careful when ascending or descending the stairway just after a rain as the steps can be very slippery. There were benches at the promontory where you can sit down to rest and enjoy the view.

At the entrance to the park were stalls selling native handicraft such as wood carvings, locally made products like jewelries, baskets, brooms, sweaters, blankets, key chains and a variety of other items. The good thing about their products was that, mostly they are affordable since the materials they used are available within their own locality.

Baguio City had been a great and extraordinary experience for us. Even if we struggled various unfavourable situations just to reach on this beloved place, indeed, our trip was interesting and memorable. We were given a chance to realize the importance of time and how the enthralling beauty of nature means for us. There is no doubt that Baguio is a place worthy to be proud of – a perfect place to unwind and enjoy.

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October 15, 2014

THE WHEELIndustrial14 ESSAY

Underestimated.

No word could better describe how people perceived Yolanda other than devastating. It’s already a common story among victims how they went unprepared with her strength despite the warnings given by the authorities. And who’s to blame given the circumstance that it was indeed a fine weather prior to her landfall. However, this underestimation was paid for in the expense of different lives that could have been saved had people became cautious despite the deceiving façade of Yolanda’s onslaught.

Days before the fateful day of November 8, news all over the world regarding Haiyan or Yolanda was already broadcasted in preparation of its effects on the countries that it would hit. Several rescue and humanitarian groups as a matter of fact started accumulating supplies to be distributed even before the storm had made land contact. Yet, what most Filipinos especially us from Eastern Visayas did was slack around and worse, make jokes about the upcoming storm, taunting its strength and why its power wasn’t felt yet. To our surprise,

Yolanda was the biggest nightmare we could possibly have.

S t o r i e s regarding how people tried to survive the calamity proliferated after it subsided and made possible communication among people. But what are most surprising are the claims of people that they were abandoned by the government during the storm. Blames were bombarded to the authorities such as the lack of evacuation centres, and the late updates about the storm. Some even claimed that they weren’t informed at all. However, the government, to their own rescue defended that all precautionary

measures were taken and implemented days before Yolanda hit the Philippines. They even justified themselves by blaming the people for not following instructions. Now, who should be responsible for the massive loss that befell Eastern Visayas? Did the government fall short on their responsibilities or should the people’s stubbornness be pointed out as the main reason why lots of people died during the storm?

Given the fact that no one could really predict what would have happened on November 8, people tried to excuse themselves by claiming that they knew nothing. This excuse became a

The Arrogance of Knowing Nothingby Alexander Sy

luxury to most which resulted to people becoming headstrong in their belief that they did not have any fault with regard to the mishap that befell them. This also somehow alleviated their feeling of guilt for losing some of their properties and families because of their unpreparedness. The government also shared the guilt of the devastation for they weren’t able to fully implement the necessary procedures during calamities. Everyone was guilty on why Yolanda was able to shatter our country into pieces. We became arrogant just because we were all ignorant regarding the true power of Yolanda.

THE WHEELIndustrialOctober 15, 2014 15LITERARY

It goes around Alexander Sy

The last thing that I remembered was I, standing in a dock waiting for someone to come. It is still vague, but I am sure I was waiting for someone, a girl, though I could no longer recall her face more so her name. Then, there is this feeling that there was something important that should have had happened during that day but was postponed because of this accident. I want to remember. Fractions of it come at night in my sleep, but I no longer know which one is a memory, and which is not.

My name is Red Chancellor. I am 22 years old and I lost my memory three years ago because of a plane crash wherein I was not a passenger myself. Up until now, I am still struggling to cope up with the loss most especially with being a stranger to myself. I am one whom you can call privileged because I am a part of the elite society; but what is the use of wealth if you do not even know who you are? How can you trust people if you cannot trust your own self? Different issues are bugging me and what pains me more is that I cannot find the answers for such.

Today is the third year anniversary of the plane crash. I am hoping that if I go back to the

crash site, I will regain my memories back, or maybe just a fraction of it- the one which has something to do with the girl I’m suppose to meet. I know, it is a bit of a wishful thinking but I will grab whatever opportunity may come that proposes me, regaining my memory. I just hope that this time will do me something good.

As I approach the dock where I stood waiting for that girl, my heart keeps on pounding in my chest. I am not sure if this is because of excitement or a premonition that something will happen unexpectedly. Despite the hesitation, I will pursue this. What good will it bringw if I cower now? I have been through a lot and this is just me searching for myself.

I cannot help but notice that there is someone standing on the dock. It is a girl. She somehow looks depressed and it seems that she is also waiting for someone to come. I approached her nonetheless.

“Hi, I am Red. Are you waiting for someone too?” I greeted her warmly however she gave no answer. I assumed she is too consumed in her thoughts. I dismissed it that way and minded my own business. I stood beside the girl and tried to recall that moment, that lost moment. I tried so hard, I even searched the place to find some clues or anything but, I saw nothing. The girl still stood there unraveled by my presence. She looked familiar but I do not think she is the girl that I was waiting for.

I am getting more and more frustrated by the moment for there is nothing happening in my pursuit of memories. The girl herself seemed not to notice me, which somehow added to my frustration because at least, I could have someone to talk too. The nervousness that I am feeling has not subsided yet even.

I was about to leave but a weird screeching sound came from a distance. As I scanned the place for the origin of the sound, I saw a trailer truck, losing grip of the road, headed towards our place. It was

approaching very fast, but the girl seemed not to notice. I immediately tried to run towards her to grab and lead her away from the raging monster truck, however, as I was about to grab her arm, my hands just slipped right through her. I was shocked but was already too late for in just a second, the truck hit both of us. Everything went black.

As I opened my eyes, I noticed the toppled truck from a distance and the girl, lying unconscious. Still shocked from the impact I struggled to stand up and tried to approach her. As I was standing in front of her, I noticed a locket clasped in her hand. It has a picture of two people who seemed to be lovers. As I looked closer, I felt cold for in the picture were the girl and I holding each other, but this was not the thing which petrified me. On the other side of the locket was an engraved message which says, “We may no longer be together in this realm, but our love will transcend through time, space, and life. In loving memory of Red Chancellor, 1992-2011.”

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