By Sandro Salazar, BACOMM 4-OJT
CPBC officials and CPU employees posed with the ceremonial shovels during the groundbreaking ceremony.
The Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches led the Ground Breaking Service for the construction of a new chapel on a hill at Camp Higher Ground, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo last March 22, 2022.
It was a significant day to launch the project because it was the start of the Convention Baptist Ministers Association (CBMA) Assembly at CHG. The chapel will serve as a structure to be used for various occasions of the camp. This is open to all the members of the CPBC and to those who would want to use Camp Higher Ground.
The act of breaking the ground was spearheaded by Architect Allan Cabalfin together with Rev. Dr. Jerson B. Narciso- General Secretary of CPBC, Rev. Samuel Talha- CPBC President, and Rev. Job Santiago- CHG Committee Chairman.
The said project was donated by the President of Central Philippine University Dr. Teodoro and Angeles Robles and family. Dr. Robles is tasked to deliver a message but due to the scheduled trip to the United States, he sent a representative on his behalf.
According to the CPU Administrative Officer Carmel Romero, Dr. Robles is not only a Pastor’s son and an educator but he’s also an engineer. “I’m sure while visiting Camp Higher Ground he has seen potential and how he can lend some help which is the physical structure and this is it,” she said.
“We know that Dr. Robles and Ma’am Angel intend for this, not only for the Chapel to add to the beauty of Camp Higher Ground but of course to be used for the glory of the Lord and for all our other activities,” she added.
The location for the groundbreaking was filled with prayers for the success of the said project.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
BFP 6 personnel after a reenactment of a rescue operation at Loreto D. Tupaz building.
The Bureau of Fire Protection Region-6 held its Simulation Exercises in observance of the Fire Prevention Month at Central Philippine University on March 31, 2022 at the Loreto D. Tupas Building. The theme of activity is “Sa Pag-iwas sa sunog hindi ka nag-iisa.” Three Units of fully equipped Fire Trucks came in from the Iloilo City Fire Station with fully-geared Fire Fighting personnel and simulation equipment.
A short program was held at eight in the morning before the Simulation Exercises (SIMEX). The invocation and playing of the Philippine National Anthem was followed by the welcome remarks of Dr. Florence P. Bogacia, OIC Office of the President, in behalf of University President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles.
She welcomed everyone to the celebration of the Fire Prevention Month and the Women’s Month. She said, that, “I look forward to a productive relationship with CPU and the Bureau of Fire Protection.” She recalled the fire drills before the Covid-19 and her participation in the annual campus exercises. She received a BFP Certificate of Appreciation from the Bureau of Fire Protection Region 6 Chief.
In his message, Chief Superintendent Gerry B. Candido BFP 6 Regional Director said, “The Fire Prevention Month ends today – March 31, but it is specifically the Closing of the Observance of Fire – Prevention Month. Our campaign for fire prevention continues. Candido reiterated their program and the capability of operation of its Special Rescue Force (SRF). “Time and again, I remind everyone of the importance of fire drills – even at home.”
The simulation exercises followed, with sequences of rescue drills, fire-fighting and emergency preparedness. Among the reality show prepared by BFP 6 personnel was re-enactment of common emergency incidences. One of them was a thrilling rescue of a victim from the 3rd floor of the LDT Building. Several techniques were demonstrated during the simultaneous exercises.
The activity was supported by the CPU ROTC Unit and was filmed by the CPU TV Channel.
by Princes Elaine Y. Espongja
2022 PICE Iloilo Chapter President, Engr. Mary Earl Daryl Grio and Immediate Past President, Engr. Oscar “Richard Garin Jr.
Engr. Mary Earl Daryl Grio, Chairperson of the Civil Engineering Department of Central Philippine University, is now the President of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)-Iloilo Chapter for calendar year 2022. She was formerly the Vice President for the Academe sector of the aforementioned organization for 2 years.
The new Board of Directors led by Engr. Grio was sworn into office by Engr. Lea Delfinado, Director IV, DPWH Central Office and PICE Regional Coordinator together with the Past Presidents: Engr. Berna Coca, Engr. Antonio Belarga and Engr. Rodney Gustilo. The Induction Ceremony was held on March 25, 2022, at District 21 Hotel in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. The event also included the induction of PICE Iloilo Student Affiliates (ISA) officers and the installation of new PICE Iloilo Chapter members.
Engr. Grio succeeded Engr. Oscar “Richard” Garin, Jr., who has initiated PICE Iloilo CARES (Community Assistance, Response, and Employment Services) during his two years as president of this professional organization.
Engr. Grio proposed programs, which are for the benefit of both civil engineering professional members of the society and the general public. It has a new name called PICE-Iloilo CARES A LOT (Community service, Assistance to members and would-be members, Research involvement, Employment services, Student activities support, Advertising and promotions, Learning and relearning civil engineering, OJT assistance to students and young members, and non-profit Trade).
PICE ISA is recognized by the PICE Iloilo Chapter as an alliance of the 5 civil engineering schools in Iloilo City, specifically: Central Philippine University, Iloilo Science and Technology University, University of Iloilo-PHINMA, University of San Agustin and Western Institute of Technology. This alliance, created to unite competing CE schools in Iloilo City, was a brainchild of PICE CPU student leaders in 2012.Presently, three (3) PICE CPU Student Chapter officers were also inducted during the event, namely: Paul Christian Alado (VP- Internal Affairs), Nicole April Limotan (VP for Academics) and Zeantrixie Calagadmo (Secretary).
Among the new officers of PICE Iloilo Chapter, other than Engr. Grio, are 3 Centralians civil engineers: Engr. Vince Michael Bangoy (Board Member), Engr. Emmanuel Leo Lim (Business Manager), and Engr. Al Joevid Mirasol (PRO-Academe/Private). Also, six of the nine newly installed members of the PICE Iloilo Chapter are from CPU: Engr. Lindric Ricardo Diño, Engr. Allyn Joy Malimban, Engr. Coleen Ricablanca, Engr. Jerson Tejada, Engr. Maecy Angel Villanueva, and Engr. Nikka Krisha Villarosa.
Engr. Grio presents herself as a civil engineer who also happens to be a teacher. She answered the invitation for leadership of the PICE Iloilo Chapter’s three sectors (academic, government, and private) in 2022 because she believes in the organization’s goodness and its undeniable link to her civil engineering career. She is the organization’s 27th president since its founding on July 31, 1976.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
Dr. Rafael Maredil Ambos proudly holds the trophy and plaque he received at the 5th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards.
CPU Professors Dr. Maredil Rafael Ambos (BEEd Program and Professional Education Subjects Coordinator, College of Education) and Dr. Necil Capiñanes Magno, (BPED Coordinator, CPU) who were previously awarded with different Global Leadership and Educators Awards are again recipients of top ranking global awards.
Ambos received a Luminare Award from the 5th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards while Magno received her award from the Beyond Books Publication Global Awards 2022.
The Asia Pacific Luminare Awards is an organization that searches for the best of the best individuals and companies across all of Asia. “These, are industry titans, corporate heroes, advocates of planet and people”, according to Ambos. The awarding ceremony was held at The Cove, Okada Hotel, in Manila on March 24, 2022.The award referred Ambos as the “Most Remarkable Educator and a Man of Inspiration and Strength Award”
Magno received her Rank 1 Global Education (Module Writer Category) Award from the Beyond Books Publication (BBP). According to Magno, “The award recognizes her as outstanding educator and leader who have displayed exemplary work performance which made a significant contribution to her profession and the community at large.”
“The conferment of the award aims to encourage and move educators and leaders to improve their craft and inculcate passion to continuously improve teaching delivery with the end of producing equipped, skilled, and globally competitive graduates”, the BBP guideline says. Magno previously received a number of other related global educational awards.
Ambos and Magno expressed appreciation and gratitude to their Alma Mater. They thanked CPU President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, their Deans and their families for the inspiration and support.
By: Nicola Bangsil, BA-Comm-4, OJT
On March 23, 2022, The Global Leaders & Educators Awards announced Centralian Dr. Necil C. Magno as Rank 1 for the Outstanding Global Educator in the Module Writer Category and Rank 4 as an Outstanding Proficient Educator. The awarding ceremony took place on March 27, 2022 with the presence of national and international awardees.
Apart from her recent recognitions, on December 30, 2021, Dr. Magno also received three awards from The International Internship University’s World Excellence (IIU) Award in Performing Arts as an Outstanding Dance Choreographer, Outstanding College Professor, and Outstanding Author. On February 5, 2022, she was also awarded Best Creative Author and Best Outreach Implementer by IDYM Philippines.
Dr. Magno has earned these prestigious awards due to her commitment and perseverance as a passionate educator only wanting the best of inclusivity for all students. In an interview conducted on March 29, 2022, Dr. Magno shared her journey and experiences in pursuit of quality education.
Dr. Necil C. Magno is a BPED Coordinator at Central Philippine University under the College of Education, a pure blooded Centralian who completed Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (BSED) in 2001. She earned a Mathematics major, but also doubled in Physical Education at CPU. Dr. Magno went above and beyond and also gained her Masters in Physical Education at West Visayas State University in 2012. On top of her educational attainments, she also completed her Doctor of Education in Physical Education at Filamer Christian University in June 2021.
Dr. Magno’s educational accomplishments were not easy responsibilities since she also experienced life as a working student during college due to financial limitations as her father was a taxi driver and her mother was a housewife. She worked as a part-time crew at a fast-food restaurant for three years. After some time, she was granted a scholarship through the Filipino-Australian Foundation of Queensland Inc. headed by President Cecilia J. Somodio, for who she is forever grateful to and their members. Although she was a scholarship recipient of the prestigious foundation, she still pursued to train contemporary dance and sold a handful of Filipino delicacies such as yema and polvoron on the side to sustain her school tuition, allowances and miscellaneous fees. She mentioned that it was a struggle during those times, but those experiences definitely made her the successful person that she is today.
In the career field, Dr. Magno has been CPU’s SARI-SAOT Dance Troupe choreographer and artistic director for 19 years. Currently, She went for another career program under Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education, also known as MAT-SPED, in order to cater to students with different disabilities and special needs, and to make education more inclusive for everyone.
Dr. Magno accepted the challenge of writing books due to the encouragement of College of Education’s dean, Dr. Merle L. Junsay. Dr. Junsay assigned Dr. Magno activities to write about in physical fitness and wellness and rhythmic activities. It took Dr. Magno roughly nine months to complete. What made her inspired to write modules was because of Mrs. Jayna J. Acap, who she considers as a second parent. Mrs. Acap helped her with the content and preparations and encouraged Dr. Magno that she could always be a better version of herself. Meanwhile, Dr. Maridel Ambos, her colleague, encouraged her to join for the Search. It was through Dr. Ambos’s recommendation that allowed for Dr. Magno’s nomination through the evaluation of the set of panelists and final interviews for the recognized awards. Another person who Dr. Magno is grateful for is Chairman of the Review of Instructional Materials Committee, Dr. Ananias Jun C. Sabijon, who edited and reviewed her final books for the students to be used and for publication.
Despite the challenges, Dr. Magno believed in herself that she is capable of writing such books because of her experiences throughout life, especially in dance. She has an immense knowledge in dance genres such as ballet, contemporary, folkdance, dancesports, and foreign dances, coupled with her career as CPU’s SARI-SAOT dance choreographer. She even gives honor to her Alma Mater as Champion for seven consecutive years which consist of different categories during ILOPRISAA and National PRISAA in Contemporary Dance, Dancesports and Hiphop. She has all the reasons to partake as an author. Her incorporated experiences made writing possible in order to share her knowledge and wisdom to educators and students.
Central Philippine University molded and impacted the life of Dr. Magno. Her values fall in line with the university, and because of this, she gives back to the university through community service and outreach programs by using her earnings as an author. Last January 2022, she donated sacks of rice, hygiene kits, groceries, poultry, and more to 108 respondents of SOS Village at Zarraga, Iloilo. Last October 2021, Dr. Magno, in partnership with Dr. Maridel Ambos, also donated dictionaries, Crayola boxes, and more to Peace Baptist Church of Ajuy, Iloilo. In addition, she donated sacks of rice and another set of groceries to 98 families at Sambag, Jaro, Iloilo. As BPED coordinator, she also provided financial assistance to six Centralian students in order for them to enroll in the school academic year. All of these donations were provided in kind by Dr. Magno, who truly cherishes sharing her blessings and providing for those in need.
Dr. Magno was invited by Filipino-Australian Foundation of Queensland Inc. as a resource speaker and one of the board of Judges in Ginoong and Binibining Australia in 2019. She is set to fly out to Australia this April as she was also invited as a resource person for the Cultural Exchange and for community service opportunities.
Dr. Magno is a family-oriented woman, daughter, and mother. She calls herself the breadwinner of her immediate family along with the family that she has of her own. Apart from that mentioned, she is self-less as she wants her family to experience the nicest things in life that she, herself, never had the chance to experience before. She is married and blessed with three children who are all Centralians; the eldest son Prince Nesher is in Senior High School, the second son Prince Sherwin is in Grade 10, and her youngest daughter Princess Sheane is in Grade 6. She draws inspiration from her families to keep moving forward and to strive in life.
Dr. Magno relates and sympathizes to those who are in need due to her hardships in life, and she chooses to be a self-less person and a good Samaritan not only for her family, but also for the general public. She is a believer that poverty is not a hindrance to one’s success. Her expectations for future education include the betterment of educational tools for those with special needs.
Her message to fellow educators is, “Let us continue to be an inspiration and be the best that we can be for our students, friends, colleagues, loved ones, and to those who believe in us. Let us excel in everything we do and allow God to be the center of our lives. Let us believe, trust, and soar high to God be the highest glory”.
By Audrielyn E. Ulloa, BA Comm 4 OJT
Milca Jane Cameseria is a grade 11 STEM student of CPU.
Juliette Gordon Low once said, “Scouting rises within you and inspires you to put forth your best.”
Milca Jane Cameseria, a grade 11 STEM student from Central Philippine University and Cadet Girl Scout of the Iloilo Girl Scout Council, was selected by the Act4Food, Act4Change, an organization set in England, to represent the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) and Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) for the CO-CREATE Youth Conference at the Sundvolden Hotel, Oslo, Norway on March 25-27, 2022. She was accompanied by GPN Program Co-Creation Member Mrs. Erica R. Quinn, a troop leader from Rizal Girl Scout Council, as her official chaperone.
During her youth conference, Milca attended different sessions and workshops on how to make your advocacy campaigns and projects effective. They also had sessions that discussed how important our health is and how to co-create policies to prevent childhood obesity. Milca shared, “I gave a speech on the second day of the event with the theme: “From Ideas to Action: how can youth change the world” and also a presentation about what Act4Food, Act4Change is all about with my fellow youth leader and Campaign Coordinator, Dara Karakolis.”
The CO-CREATE is a big project funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme that aims to give young people a platform to raise their voices. It is composed of 15 youth alliances based in England, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, and Portugal.
From being an Act4Food, Act4Change Youth Leader Champion, Girl Powered Nutrition (GPN) Advocacy Champion of WAGGGS, and Vice Chairperson of the Iloilo Girl Scout Council Cadet Planning Board, the 17-year-old has showed explicit passion as a Cadet Girl Scout. Recalling her reaction after finding out she would be representing the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) and Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) for the CO-CREATE Youth Conference, she said, “I found out that I would be representing the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) and Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) for the Co-Create Youth Conference back on October 08, 2021 when my fellow youth leader, Dara Karakolis, sent me an email we were invited to attend the Co-Create Youth Conference in Norway. I was very shocked and excited at that time since it is a face-to-face event, but I was worried at that time since the Omicron Variant was running rampant at the time, and, also, it is a very big responsibility to take since it is an international event.”
When asked what she could say about this opportunity, she answered, “I can say that this is a very big opportunity for me to showcase my experiences as a girl scout and as a youth in changing our community and our world for a better future. It also helped me create new connections and friendships around the globe. Also, through this opportunity, I have also learned many things that can help me in contributing to making positive changes in our world since we, young people, are the driving force of today’s society. Youth can change the world. We have the ideas, creativity, and great energy to shape a better world.”
According to Milca, the best thing about being a Cadet Girl Scout was, “It is an area where girls can develop the skills and confidence needed to make positive changes in their lives, their communities, and countries.” She added, “In girl scouting, girls and young women stand up and speak out on issues affecting them, to be a leader within themselves to make positive choices.”
To end this, Milca wanted to share the pledge for Act4Food, Act4Change:
“We pledge to act. And we demand urgent large-scale action from others, especially from decision-makers in government and business.
As youth we #Act4Food #Act4Change to support #GoodFoodForAll
Have you pledged? If not head over to actions4food.org to pledge.”
By Nicola Bangsil, BA-COMM 4 OJT
Dawn Louie Macasa Abad passed the January 2022 LET Board Examinations.
The result of the January 30, 2022 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) was certainly deemed crucial by the examinees. A handful of Centralians fulfilled their achievements in the said examinations. Six Centralians received their licenses in Elementary Education (CPU Passing Percentage was 85.71%), and seven also received theirs in Secondary Education (CPU Passing Percentage was 77.78%).
It is truly a remarkable feat, especially for those who have prepared for days, weeks, and even months to get where they are today. Finally seeing one’s name on the list of board passers definitely gives a huge sigh of relief after months of retaining anxious feelings of uncertainty.
For one, it may have been expected, especially when the exam has been prepared for in advance along with perseverance, strong will, and good faith. One among the lucky ones is Centralian, Dawn Louie Macasa Abad, an alumna of Central Philippine University’s Bachelor in Elementary Education of 2016.
Abad shares her triumphs amidst all the challenges of consistent preparation, regular job shifts, pressured expectations and opinions of others, only to reveal that she is more than what she is capable of, seemingly making the impossible possible. Here is what she has to say.
How did you prepare for the exam?
Abad: Strong determination, focus and good preparation in exams, the keys to success. Without these based on my experience, I may [have] not made it.
Abad: First of all, I did more reading because it helped me to expand my mind and gives more ideas. When I read, I exercised my comprehension abilities and my analytical abilities. It fired up my imagination and most importantly it helped me recall information which are very essential while taking an exam. Second, managed my time wisely. Another important thing to keep in mind was to identify the most productive time of the day. Some people function best during the day, while others are more productive at the night. Lastly, motivated myself. In passing the exam I should be driven by my dreams. To achieve my goals, I should really want it. Make my love ones, family, friends, or even myself as my motivation to pass the exam. There’s a quote that I’ve read in an article that says “Do not wait for miracle to happen. You have to dig first before you harvest the fruit of your labor” and I believe in it.
What were your difficulties?
Abad: One of my difficulties in preparation for the board exam was balancing my time for work and my time for review. During the whole week I was busy performing my responsibilities as a kindergarten teacher. It stressed me a little but then I had goals and that was to be a Licensed Professional Teacher so I always scanned my notes to study even with just a little short time. Another one was the negative effect of people who degraded my capabilities underestimating me. We all have these people in our lives. The eternal pessimists who are quick to point out when you’re wrong. The ones who will always explain why your plans won’t come to fruition and these are kind of people we should avoid being with all the time because they will only hinder your positivity to aim higher in life. I’ve learned to make these people the least of my worries because I realized they will give no good on me. I stand strong and stayed unbothered with those words they threw on me. I am the only one who knows my real worth and not them.
What are your goals now that you are licensed?
Abad: I am beyond grateful for passing the exam, it really means a lot to me. Right now, I am planning to apply for a teaching position in public school and to take a Master’s Degree to broaden my knowledge and develop my capabilities. I am very eager to learn and explore new things in my chosen profession. I am now more open for discovery about myself, my profession and for the future people that I might deal with. Learning is a continuous process and that excites me more!
Abad certainly knows how to make the best use of her time and balance all other aspects of her life. Good time management, patience, and courage are key character traits that prove essential when overcoming personal battles as well as personal goals.
Fellow future LET examinees would perhaps find her story motivational or inspirational, so definitely take notes. What we could learn from this is not only the determination needed, but also the faith that we should have in ourselves in order to conquer obstacles. The world may seem to bring you down, but having the courage to take a stand to make things right and prepare for the future is what makes wonders happen.
By Ana Mae B. Cantel
Online participants of the “Women in Libraries” program.
The Master of Library and Information Science Program under the School of Graduate Studies sponsored an online discussion on “Women in Libraries” to celebrate the 2022 National Women’s Month with the theme We Make Change Work for Women with a sub-theme: “Agenda ng Kababaihan, Tungo sa Kaunlaran” last March 31, 2022.
The program was officially opened by Dr. Rowena M. Libo-on, Dean, School of Graduate Studies with an encouragement to women librarians to continuously innovate in adapting library services.
The discussion celebrated the roles of women in libraries in various areas: in social, economic, cultural, and political arenas. According to Dr. Reysa Alenzuela, one of the invited speakers and our part-time MLIS faculty member, Women’s Month marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity, and to share about experiences of women in libraries that break the bias of gender stereotyping and an avenue to share personal experiences and that of fellow librarians in acting towards social justice and inclusivity.
Hon. Lourdes T. David, Member, Professional Regulatory Board for Filipino Librarians – Professional Regulatory Commission discussed the Gender Parity in Libraries. She presented data that describes the Gender Gap in the Library Work Force in the national and international contexts. She also discussed the initiatives in breaking the stereotyping of librarians and challenged the librarians to make themselves visible and be significant to the community.
The program was virtually attended by 191 Librarians, LIS Faculty members, library staff, and LIS students from the Philippines and even abroad. It was broadcasted live via the MLIS Centralian Facebook page.
This 2022 National Women’s Month celebration ended with closing remarks given by Ms. Pauleen de los Santos, MLIS Student Council Officer. To God be the glory for the success of this endeavor.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
CPU COLLEGE OF NURSING Dean Atty. Salex Alibogha hands over monetary support to Ms. Dorothy Marie Gemillan.
Proud Centralian friends abroad have handed monetary support to another Centralian candidate in the Miss Universe Philippines Beauty Pageant, Dorothy Marie Gemillan this April 2022. Centralian Nurse Geoffrey Leysa was able to raise the amount of One Hundred Thousand Pesos which was gladly received by Gemillan from CPU College of Nursing Dean Salex Alibogha.
It was learned that the voluntary monetary support from alumni abroad was a result of their having known how proud she is as a student of the CPU College of Nursing in one of her interviews with media. Gemillan is “very proud and happy” as a Centrallan, as told by one of her mentors.
Gemillan is a 3rd year nursing student of CPU, and at 21 years of age, she displays the elements of success. She’s confident, brilliant, and physically stunning. Dorothy Marie Gemillan from La Paz, Iloilo City was crowned Miss Iloilo Universe 2022 in January.
Ms. Gemillan will be competing and will represent Iloilo City in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2022.
She is the daughter of Valentine Gemillan Jr. and Leonisa Gemillian; with brothers Val Matthew and Matt Daniel Gemillan.
By Kathrine A. Licerio, BA-Comm 4 OJT
Brian Galicano, a 4th year BS Tourism Management student, organized the donation drive and feeding program for the fire victims in Boracay Island.
Central Philippine University College of Hospitality Management Student Council held a community support project entitled “Project Tabang” to help the victims of fire in Sitio Bantud, Manocmanoc, Malay, Aklan which happened on March 2, 2022.
This community support project, in the leadership of CHM Student Council Governor, Jan Andrei Pulmones, and partnered with the College of Nursing Student Council and College of Medical Laboratory Science Provincial Council, was done by hosting a donation drive. Calling for donors started immediately after the council saw the Facebook post of Brian Galicano, a 4th year BS Tourism Management student of CPU and a former council staff, whose most of his families were affected by the fire incident.
All the gathered donations from the initiative of CHM Student Council and partners include cash, goods, and utensils, which were sent to Boracay on March 10, 2022 and received successfully by the CHM Student Council’s pointed person, Brian Galicano, on the same day. On March 12, Galicano organized the said donation drive by distributing the goods and utensils and also conducted a feeding program. The said donation drive succeeded with the help of other CPU students who also live in Boracay Island. Two of them are Karina Gabay and Katrina Malicdem, who are also 4th year BS Tourism Management students.
On Wednesday, March 30, College of Hospitality Management Student Council and partners sent another donation for the fire victims. According to Brian, he did not expect that his Facebook post, looking for donors, will be noticed by his college department which truly helped a lot of families who are victims of the fire incident. Today, is the second wave of “Project Tabang”, the distribution of goods and utensils and also the conduct of feeding program which will be organized by the same pointed person.
By Irish C. Del Rosario, BA Communication 4 OJT
Members of Grad-Waiting-Titos-Of-CCS and CCS Warriors T1 who won the PSSE E-Sports Tournament. Photos are from Philippine Society of Software Engineers’ official Facebook Page.
Grad-Waiting-Titos-Of-CCS and CCS Warriors T1 both from the College of Computer Studies were hailed as champions in the recently concluded e-sports tournament organized by the Philippine Society of Software Engineers last March 16-18, 2022, held via PSSE’s Discord Server during the elimination round and PSSE’s official Facebook page during the title match and grand finals.
This 3-day e-sports tournament is a team competition using online games, namely Valorant and League of Legends which was initially solely organized by PSSE, but during the planning phase, it was decided to collaborate with the CPU CCS Student Council, who was entrusted with doing the technical. It follows a bracketing system similar to how sports are played, that aims to provide students a fun short academic break. Truly, that this pandemic which has caused students stress and anxiety was not a deterrent to PSSE’s willingness to organize an event that would provide students with the relaxation and enjoyment that they deserve.
“Some of our members were looking forward to e-sports this school year, just for fun or just to play with other players in the Software Engineering department, so we did a survey among our members to determine what games are we going to include in the e-sports, and it has been decided that Valorant and League of Legends will be the games,” Edelynn Mallare, PSSE President said, when asked how the event was conceptualized. “We were hoping to really push through the event this year, and luckily, our adviser, dean, and President Robles himself allowed us to do so”, she added.
PSSE Team’s Ederflame Fun Club placed 2nd runner up in the Valorant category, and CCS Team’s CCS Warriors T2 bagged 2nd place in the League of Legends category. Renzo Laporno of PSSE Team won first runner up in both the Valorant and League of Legends categories. And, CCS Team’s Grad-Waiting-Titos-Of-CCS and CCS Warriors T1 were proclaimed champions in both the Valorant and League of Legends categories.
When asked how it felt to win the championship, Joshua Johnson Ong, CCS Student Council Governor and a member of team Grad-Waiting-Titos-Of-CCS, said, “It feels so satisfying because it feels like our hard work paid off. We were both competing and having a great time and we are extremely grateful to the PSSE for providing us with the opportunity to collaborate with them and for allowing us to participate in this type of activity.”
As the event came to a close, the winners and participants were awarded cash prizes.
By Audrielyn E. Ulloa, BA Comm 4 OJT
Members of Team Asong.
Team Asong Esports won as champions during the Junior High School Mobile Legends: Bang Bang E-tournament where the tournament happened from March 18-19, 2022. The team is composed of six members: Ahron John U. Alera (Tuks) and John Leonard S. Asong (Leo.) of grade 10 Pluto, Aldrin John Q. Layda (Woofzi) and Francis Adrian M. Tipanan (Nôt) of grade 10 Mercury, EJ E. Dario (DAKNU) of grade 10 Neptune, and Jose Adrian C. Montana (AWIT TALO NA NAMAN) of grade 10 Venus.
The members had already known each other before but it was only last month they decided to participate as a group for the rank game in Mobile Legends. It was an unexpected coincidence that the pro-board announced about an upcoming tournament which they immediately registered for. At first, it was for the fun and experience but the team did not expect they’d achieve victory as champion.
Team Asong Esports, which competed against different teams from different grade levels in junior high school, will represent their department for the forthcoming CPUR Virtual Week, the MLBB Tournament. As for how they’re preparing for the tournament, the team will focus on grinding more on rank games and set scrim to improve in their work and chemistry during the game.