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The Accrediting Agency for Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) awarded Level II re-accreditation status to 11 of the curricular programs of CSU Carig Campus.

In his letter dated Oct. 11, 2013,

AACCUP Executive Director Manuel T. Corpus informed CSU President Romeo R. Quilang of the board action of the agency on the said programs assessed by a pool of accreditors on Sept. 10-14.

Corpus said the programs

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CSU Fetes its 35th Anniversary Working jointly with the uni-versity’s 35th Anniversary celebration, CSU Carig Campus held activities which showcased its rich history and excel-lence in education from June 10 – 14, 2013. Marked by the arrival of CSU President Dr. Romeo R. Quilang at the campus gate,a street dance was then partaken in by the students deck-ing Palm Avenue of the ca mpus accentuated by the presence of CEO Dr. Arthur G. Ibañez and other campus officials. An opening program at the Red Eagle’s gymnasium then flowed from the pa-rade. The university president in his message commemorated the formation of the university at the initiative of Senate Pres. Juan Ponce Enrile which was prospered by the merging of nine state colleges and vocational schools into eight satel-lite campuses signed on June 11, 1978 by the late President Ferdinand Marcos as Presidential De-cree 1436. He similarly mentioned the efforts of his predecessors in expanding the university in the region for developing the vision Enrile had for CSU. He highlighted his will to bolster the area of Research in the university making it “a premier research university”as well as utilizing continued on page 14

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CSU-MC wins ‘best film’ again After sweeping the DSWD-RO2 film-making competition awards, the CSU Mass Communication (MC) program again proved their filming prowess from besting the Bureau of Fistheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region II Short Documentary contest last September.

As part of the 50th Fish Conser-vation Week, BFAR launched “MuSEAka, SEAnema: Likhang Kabataan para sa Yamang Pangisdaan,” an MTV and documentary con-test which aimed to challenge the artistry of high school and college students and at the same time involve the youth in the govern-ment’s effort to save the country’s aquatic resources. Shot in Magat Dam Water Reserve in Isabela, CSU-MC’s entry in the contest was titled “Biyaya ng Magat” which

focused on the point of view of a fisherman in conserving water resources. The film also tackled BFAR’s assistance to the fisher-folks in the region.“Una kasi, nai-present siya in details. May kwento. Lumamang din yung film namin in terms of technicalities,” said Karen Claire Sucuano, director and editor of the winning team, when asked about the edge they had among other entries.

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Big League. (L-R) Pres. Romeo R. Quilang, DOST Regional Dir. Urduja Tejada, CEO Dr. Arthur G. Ibañez and University Student Reagent Joven Reyla face the crowd at the start of foundation week. (© Jyrenne Guerrero)

Fresh Prize. Ralffe Concepcion and Rodaly Salvatierra as they receive the award from BFAR. (© CSU MC)

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Stall/Kiosk owners Faculty, Staff/Employees, and Students VisitorsFirst offense - P200.00 - Warning from their respective colleges - WarningSecond Offense - P500.00 - Warning from the office of the CEO - P500.00Third Offense - P1,000.00 and - Reprimand plus a fine of P1,000.00 - P1,000.00Cancellation of Contract

‘No Plastic Policy’ Imposed

BIOMORGAN Hosts 5th Tree Planting Activity In coordination with Metro Tuguegarao Water District (MTWD), the Biology Majors Organization (BIOMORGAN) and CAS Student Gov’t con-ducted its 5th Tree Planting Activity in Peňablanca, Cagayan last August 3. The said activity was able to plant 300 seedlings of Fire Tree, Mahog-any and Duhat and aims “to help the government “regreen” our country and save the watershed area” said Mr. Andy Catulin, CAS-SG adviser.

Cagayan State University, Carig cam-pus—The Office of the Campus Executive Officer has released a policy last May which prohibits the use of non-environmentally acceptable products inside the campus. Commonly known as the “No Plastic Policy”, the campus has implemented the order with the aim of keeping the campus clean and the rooms and/or estab-lishments free from flood. Effective this year, the administration forbids the students, faculty members, campus personnel, canteen owners, and visitors to use plastic bags, disposable plastic cups and utensils, and styrofoam containers for food and beverages. The non-environmentally accepted products, when permitted, just fall as litters in open areas and are sometimes being stuck in waterways and drainage sys-tems which causes flood. Those who fail to obey the policy will be penal-ized. “Malaki ang naitutulong ng policy sa’min kasi mas gumagaan na ang trabaho namin ngayon kahit papa-no,” said JR Rance, a college sanitary aide. Despite the implementation of the policy, litters are still found in the campus grounds because of students who buy their food outside and carry them inside the school. “Tinatanong kami ng boss namin kung bakit may mga plastic pa rin na nakakalat, ang sabi naman namin, galing yun sa labas na pinapasok lang ng mga estudyante,” said Rance. “Aware naman kami na bawal ang plastic pero hindi yung sa pagpasok ng pagkain na binibili namin sa labas. In the first place, hindi naman kami sinisita ng mga guards, siguro hindi rin sila aware,” told Mericel Santos, an AB Mass Communication student. However, the guards defended, “open kasi yung gate tapos kulang pa kami kaya may mga nakakalusot.” They even reasoned the delayed reconstruction of the fence near the gate, leaving it open for the students to pass on. With the exclusion of the policy of the stall owners outside the campus, trashes are still scattered in the vicinity of the school. And since this affects the image of the school, Rance said, “inutusan kami ng boss namin na linisin pati na rin yung tapat ng gate natin hanggang sa may Hall of Justice kahit hindi namin sakop.”

“Titigil lang siguro sila dun sa labas (ven-dors) kung papakiusapan sila ng mga opisyal ng barangay dito sa Carig,” add-ed Rance. Meanwhile, the “no plastic pol-icy” has lessened the expenses of the canteen owners.According to Gigi Mangabang, a stall owner, “30.00 kada-araw ang gastos namin dati sa ice bag, iba pa ang straw, styro, and at iba pa noon, pero ngayon mas gumaan na. Wala namang negatib-ong epekto ito sa negosyo namin kundi mas nakatulong pa.However, one of the stall owners said that there are still those who use plastic bags in the canteen.“May gumagamit ng straw at supot pero di naman napapansin ng business office dahil bihira naman sila mag-inspeksyon dito,” said the stall owner.Moreover, Eigie Francisco, Young Envi-ronment Specialist Society (YESS) pres-ident, commends the campus admin-

istration for implementing the policy which supported their organization’s advocacy. Malaki ang maii-contribute ng No plastic policy sa school. Kasi alam naman natin na kapag nagsunog tayo ng plastic, nagpo-produce ito ng Carbon dioxide na papunta sa GHG o Green House Gasses. Ito yung nakakatulong para tumaas yung temperature na nag-co-cause ng climate change,” explained Francisco. Francisco also said that plastic could also cause flood when clogged at the drainage systems because a plastic, he said, will just decay after over thou-sands of years.“ Sana maging responsable na-man ang mga estudyante. Sana rin mas maging doble pa ang implementation ng policy, at ang pagbabantay ng mga gu-wardya,” Francisco further added.

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Plant for life. BIOMORGAN and MTWD pose for smiles after the tree planting activity at Penablanca, Cagayan. (© Jyrenne Guerrero)

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The Cagayan State University Carig Campus is starting to promote healthy lifestyle awareness through commemorat-ing the Campus Nutrition Month Celeb ration, July 31. The celebration organized by the Campus Student Government (CSG) and the College of Industrial Technology Student Government was themed: “Gutom at Malnutri-syon, Sama-Sama nating Wakasan”. Marlyn Baculi, a Food Tech-nology professor who served as speak-er of the event, emphasized the impor-tance of nutritious food in our diet, promoting a healthy body and mind.In her talk, Prof. Baculi also intro-duced some complementary food like sesame seeds which could con-tribute to our wellness. Baculi said sesame prevents diabetes, reduces blood pressure, promotes healthy heart, avoids DNA damage or de-hydration, prevents cancer, boosts bone health, helps in digestive health, relieves constipation, prevents rheu-matoid arthritis and helps avoid

respiratory diseases like asthma. Moreover, Prof. Bacu-li concluded by acknowledging the presence of all mothers in the celebration and saluting them be-cause “they are the main provid-er of nutrition to their children.” Meanwhile, different fes-tivities and competitions partici-pated by seven colleges were held as part of the celebration. These included: nutri-jingle contest, cook-fest, slogan making, poster mak-ing, quiz bowl, and collage making. Further, CSG Governor Nico Agatep said that the cele-bration is not the end but just the beginning of their plan in encour-aging students toward good nutri-tion because health is maintained if our lifestyle and diet are balanced.

Poster Making1st Place: CIT2nd Place: CAS3rd Place: CICS Cook

Fest1st Place: CIT2nd Place: COE3rd Place: CAS Nutri

Jingle 1st Place: CHK2nd Place: CPAD3rd Place: COE

Quiz Bowl1st Place: CAS2nd Place: COE3rd Place: CAS

Collage Making1st Place: CHK3nd Place: COE3rd Place: CIT

Carigans commemorate Nat’l Language month

Students of Cagayan State University (CSU) Carig showcased their talents and skills during the celebration of Buwan ng Wika with the theme, “Wika Natin ang Daang Matuwid”, which focussed on the importance of Filipino as the national language.

“The essence of the celebration should remind the students of their role as Iskolar ng Bayan in promoting the Filipino language and high-lighted its important cultural aspects,” said Sofia Taguibao of the Comission on Higher Education (CHED), the guest speaker of the event. Different contested

activities were conducted to showcase students’ compe-tency prowess. The competed categories included the fol-lowing: Pagsusulat ng Sanay-say, Pagkukwento, Sabayang Pagbigkas, Dagliang Talumpa-ti, Sayawitan, Likhawit, Tipa at Tugtugan. Students from all colleges participated in these contests.

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Word of Wellness. Prof. Baculi delivers her message to the students. (© Jyrenne Guerrero)

Talentadong Carigans. Students from CSU Carig showcase their spirit of nationalism through the various cultural activities. (© Jyrenne Guerrero)

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List of passers of Board/Licensure exams 2013New Physicians!(Physician Board Examination)(August 2013)

Dr. Liezel E. AlejandreDr. Maylin A. AsucenaDr. Exlalyn R. BravoDr. Mark Joleen M. CalbanDr. May Angeli R. CapiliDr. Marissa A. CauilanDr. Iris-Jane V. GalizaDr. Sarah Camille S. GarciaDr. Ernesto C. GundayDr. Ferlyn B. LanagDr. Michelle Joy T. MallillinDr. Rachel Liwliwa M. PableoDr. Anabel S. PaguiriganDr. Nelson D. PineraDr. Anne Kathryn S. SiazonDr. Rachel D. TolentinoDr. Hallace T. TuasonDr. Miguela C. Watchorna

Passers ofForeign Medical Graduate Exam RESULT! (India)(September 2013) Shyla MercifulBarnali GhoshSinha GautamShyamali GhoshShumayla Aslam

New Registered Medical Technologists!(Licensure Exam 2013)

*With a passing rate of 100 percent*

Aubrey M. Abad, RMTMary Jane S. Abalos, RMTKenneth M. Acorda, RMTReynaldo G. Alejandro, RMTAnne Froilynne P. Aquilizan, RMTMAbynne Gae T. Asino, RMTJovelyn V. Ayun-Ayon, RMTMaria Jajalei M. Batara, RMTMa. Jenimah T. Baonifacio, RMTRaymart C. Bunagan, RMTJocris A. Cabaguan, RMTManna Lira A. Cabaro, RMTLizette V. Cabauatan, RMTOlive P. Calagui, RMTRia Christine T. Calagui, RMTMichelle A. Casagan, RMTMa Alyssa B. Casibang, RMTJennah Ciara Rose A. Catulin, RMTMark Lester B. Cauan, RMTMaricon G. Cuevas, RMTCarolin A. Duca, RMTMark Jay U. Equila, RMTGrace M. Estueta, RMTCitchell C. Franco, RMTEleazardo T. Furigay, RMTJessica C. Gacuan, RMTJulius V. Galiza, RMT

Nikki Anne B. Garlejo, RMTBenj Angelo M. Gomez, RMTJaeckel Frace Gosiengfiao, RMTAntonette F. Gumiran, RMTKennedy A. Lappay, RMTAngelique Jade M. Lavadia, RMTJoi Marie S. Liquigan, RMTSuzette L .Madrid, RMTKathleen Faye A. Manauis, RMTCarolyn T. Mangada, RMTCamille A. Natividad, RMTNestdivie V. Pascual, RMTKarizza Joyce L. Perez, RMTSheila Ayra F. Quilang, RMTKaressa Marie T. Rivera, RMTKaren B. Rosete, RMTEdwin Jr L. Sagun, RMTCharmie A. Salagan, RMTMar Venus L. Salvador, RMTFrances Joy T. Soller, RMTSonalie G. Taguba, RMTMa Edessa D. Tumbali, RMTKarl Sonny T. Uganiza, RMTMcjireh J. Ulep, RMTQuerubin Jade O. Vinarao, RMTDonalyn U. Vintero, RMTMay Pearl D. Gannaban, RMT

New Chemists!(Chemist Licensure Examination)(September 2013)

Zrael C. CanapiRommel M. Culili

New Electrical Engineers!PRC Licensure Examination for

Electrical Engineers 2013Engr. Danrick Czar R. AduraEngr. Jayson A. AntonioEngr. Nomer M. BaligaEngr. Gregorio C. Balisi Jr.Engr. Grace S. BariuanEngr. Priz Darren P. BelenoEngr. Rex D. BiadoEngr. Donald A. CabildoEngr. Marlon D. CaputanEngr. Ruby T. CastroEngr. Shiella Mar P. CatindoyEngr. Cherryl R. GuimayEngr. Dan Michael C. JustoEngr. Kristofer Jimwelsh R. Mancilla

Engr. Mark B. MendozaEngr. Gerard S. Orteza Jr.Engr. Chester D. PeraltaEngr. Salvador O. Reputola Jr.Engr. Jaygie U. SalvadorEngr. Arnel L. TaguinodEngr. Silvestre N. TaguinodEngr. Jhon James P. UmoquitEngr. Karlo G. ValenciaEngr. Ryan C. CorralesEngr. Joshua L. DurianEngr. Cristian D. FurigayEngr. Arvin R. Gammad

New Agricultural Engineers!PRC Licensure Examination for

Agricultural Engineers 2013Engr. Melchor A. ContilloEngr. Mann Kristoffer A. Domingo Engr. Vladimir A. DumlaoEngr. Edmund S. GeronEngr. Jennifer D. MarantanEngr. Jezarene S. MascarinasEngr. Carlito B. Supapo Jr.Engr. Brian Jay S. Valdezt

New Veterinarians!Veterinarian Board

Exam 2013

Dr. Cyrille Laiza S. Sta Maria10th placer(National)

Dr. Jesse CastilloDr. Glennford EugenioDr. Melzie FuertesDr. Annabelle MadrazoDr. Lovelyn Maramag Dr. Mae Paz

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Ian Roger M. Francisco, Ph.D.CSU Carig opens ‘Science Sparks’

application of science and technology in our lives and in the society.”

She invited everyone including school administrators and parents to see and experience the different exhibits.

“There is so much to learn from here and I hope that those learnings will not just be left on the corners of this centrum, rather it will be of good use to the Philippines,” said regional chief, who is also a member of the CSU Board of Regents.

Interest in science may rise significantly among pupils and students with the Philippines Science Centrum’s traveling exhibits dubbed “Science Sparks” at the Cagayan State University Carig Campus last July 22.

Co-sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology (PFST), the developer and promoter of science centrums in the country, Science Sparks is one of five travelling exhibits that showcase a new process of science-learning system through participatory, interactive and hands-on display and educational programs.

This year, according to Ms May M. Pagsinohin, executive director of PFST, the travelling exhibits center on energy.

“What we are launching today will let you learn more about energy and other related topics,” the director told some 5,000 students, pupils, teachers, and school administrators from CSU and from its adopted elementary and high schools in a program held at the CSU Carig’s Red Eagle Gymnasium, the venue of this year’s exhibits.

She said the exhibits, which is

supported by the Department of Education as it complements its K to 12 program, is believed to have inspired the curiosity of students and pupils in science.

A study, she said, showed that 67 percent of the pupils who visited the travelling exhibits expressed their interest to be scientists someday.

DOST Regional Office 2 Director Urduja Tejada said the exhibits is “a good sign for all of us as we can see the

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Carigan tops Reg’l Statistics QuizBesting other 31 participants from

the different colleges in the region, Arlene L. Aggabao, a first year Electronics and Communications Engineering student of Cagayan State University Carig Campus bagged 1st place in the 22nd Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) Regional Elimination held at the Crown Hotel and Restaurant, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Nov. 14.

Aggabao earned a total of 24 points while St. Paul University of the Philippines’ Joshua Accad, garnered 22 points for second place and Mericel Taguba of University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao coped 19 points for the third place. Arlene, defeating St. Paul University of

the Philippines - Tuguegarao, University of St. Louis Tuguegarao, St. Ferdinand College, St. Mary’s University, and Nueva Vizcaya State University’s contestants, was rewarded with a certificate of recognition, cash prize amounting to P6000, and a trophy.

Together with her coach, Engr. Caesar Llapitan, a professor of the Engineering Department, Arlene first joined the Statistics Quiz Bee Campus Elimination, together with Jaylord Saludares, BS Math student, held last October 4 at the CSU Carig Campus Amphitheater where they represented the campus in the recent regional elimination contest being the top two winners in the

Campus Elimination.Arlene’s winning the quiz, it is now the

third time in a row that the Regions 02’s CSU Carig Campus topped the contest. Starting from Anjo Luyun, followed by Frederick Realiza then by Arlene Aggabao, the campus really proved its competency not only in other categories but also in the field of Statistics.

“I’m very happy right now. And it’s my privilege to be the representative of our region in the national elimination. The victory was not just for me but for our school as well.” Aggabao said in an interview with the Promethean.

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DeLaying Tactics Checkpoints are always a hassle.

But with the recent round of AACUP (Accrediting Agen-cy for Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines) accreditation, there had been a series of unexpected changes brought about by the long awaited overhaul of the campus and its programs.

Requirements and checklists were prepared in summer. Classrooms and laboratories were repainted, lights were replaced and emergency equipment were added. The physical aspects were easily handled but the paper work is another topic in itself. With the onslaught of papers to be organized, encoded and then compiled, professors end up worn out whilst helplessly burning the time period of their primary duty of instruction. Albeit it was considered and excused for, a lack of manpower was still a problem and professors had to seek the assistance of the students to cover the workload. Students couldn’t find any excuse to turn down their professor’s favors and professors had no choice but to focus on this duty just to reach the deadline even if it’s against their wishes. It even scorched through holidays and heavy rains.

EditorialFor almost four fortnights, it has been the bane pressing ever in-exorably and deeper on to the back of the minds of the univer-sity populace. And it is a relief that 24 programs were accredited in the campus, thirteen of which were granted candidate status for level 1 until Aug. 31, 2015.

During the visit, more recommendations were added such as updating of some instruction materials, projectors for better presentation of lectures and Wi-fi in the Student’s Center and its expansion to accommodate student needs.

Would all our efforts towards the university’s acclima-tion on all aspects be retained with all sincere intent? Or was it only a show to save face for approval? Are we really inclined to take the greater glory for a momentary sacrifice?In these instances, we could only prepare better for the higher undertaking.

And as for the completed labor of sleeplessness, sweat and tears: it’s always better late than never.

Editor in Chief Jyrenne Denise E. Guerrero * Associate Editor Ralffe C. Concepcion * Rolaine S. Pacallagan Lay-out Artist/Photojournalist Timothy Jansen B. Allas * Dan Angelo Urbien Sports Editor Kim Harold Yago News Editor Jeane Aprille A. Bautista * Kristal Anne Pera Feature Editor Julius Cesar * Jenny-Vi Galiza Dev. Com. Editor Frankneil Adducul * Maybelle Verzon Literary Editor Richelle Ursua * Jade Macababbad Managing Editor

Fredrick Realiza Circulations Manager Encarnation Carambay Writers Jayvee Meman*Carmelo Gaite *Mary Ann Abdullah * Claire Anne Donato * Ma. Florence Tarcina * Shella Mae Marcos * Myla Valencia * Kim Joyce Balisi*Lorna Taguiam * Erlyn Piagan * Hazel Faye Verde * Angelica Manaoat * Glewin David Nikolas Contributor Ian Roger M. Francisco, Ph.D. * Adviser Mrs. Abigail Salvador

Impatience isn’t explicitly negative as most people would like to think. Take for instance, a pressing incompetence

of a leader at a time of crisis. A mob of people in need of its government’s aid coming out from a war, a war of survival with death and destruction at its footing.

The brunt of the problem has long been acknowledged. There is no end in sight for roads to turn indefinitely around the palace of authority ; neither for post-ing in profile pictures for support or shar-ing it in rant form through status posts. The intentions have never been as much present today yet in a world in need of concrete results, this acts only as a supple-ment in propagating awareness and not as a substitute for real help.

Impatience calls for real change and it is its inherent nature. Whether we are aiming for self-sustenance or total charity

in this life, we would always be a part of the society’s web. And at a time of silent suppression on the messengers of truth, an opportunity to take heed for their life-long cause which lead to their untimely deaths is the least we could do to sustain our society’s sense of justice.

This is not just a case of chastening guilt for being raised indifferent to the pains of humanity. Life is not to be spent on waiting for the eventual change after hitting the share button. We could always do something through our talents to cre-ate an impression of permanence; by writ-ing, drawing or creating anything constant-ly to remind our attention span-deprived era from losing our voices to their history books or worse yet, to our past web re-cords (which is another issue in itself).

And for the goodness of our lives, we must never forget.

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Have you ever heard the viral name ‘Honesto’? I know you’ve been infected by the virus. I just don’t know when its effect will take its place. I’m a teleserye addict. I always make sure that I am updated of what’s happening to Maria Mercedes, when will Chichay say ‘yes’ to Juaquin, or if Gerald Anderson’s character have already achieved the jus-tice he’s been hoping for. Ask me and I’ll throw the lines. Of course, I’m exaggerating. But with all these drama series airing around every night, Honesto, with its very timely advocacy, is the one who captured me most. Honesto is one of the latest TV offerings of ABS-CBN. To tell you a little bit of its story, it started by establishing a community named ‘Sitio Katapatan’. It is where the culture of honesty has been built, very rarely you see people here who are telling lies. Honesty, for them, is a treasure, a thing that binds them, and a moral fiber that nourishes their simple community. Where can you ever find a sari-sari store without a vendor? It is just in ‘Sitio Katapatan’ where you can find a store where you can just pick any item you want then just leave your payment there. And where can we ever find such? In our dreams, perhaps. The ‘swelling nose’—another thing in the drama that amused me the most. I just don’t know that it happens in real life but in ‘Hones-to’, there is a family that this certain allergy or illness runs through their blood. If one of them tells a lie, an irritation occurs in his/her nose which will later swell or enlarge like Rudolph’s. Same as Pinocchio’s, their swol-len nose will turn back to the real size when they tell the truth. I have known the fact that when we tell a lie, our nose itches, but not this ‘swelling’ thing. I found it crazy at first for I know its fictional, but learned to keep my interest with it since it started to move my being. As the story progresses, there came a little boy named ‘Hones-to’ who is a part of the family but grew in the town away from the Sitio. And as of the recent, this child has been imparting morals to the audi-ences regarding the culture of the ever-vital ‘honesty’. Let’s go back to the real world. Do you have a store in your community like in the Sitio? Does your nose swell or grow like a tomato when you tell a lie? I know you don’t, because I know mine doesn’t. We are the same. Go to heaven as early as now if you don’t. Lying is a part of human nature. Not my intention, tolerating it comes out naturally too from others. Our government, sorry to say, though not all of its members, is so far away from ‘Sitio Katapatan’. Because if our government is, then the (billions of) taxes we pay should fall back to us. Stealing should have not been included in our vocabulary. In someone’s vocabulary. “Hindi ko alam…” and “I invoke my right,” should have not been said making the agony reach its end. There should have been no mad ‘verbal di arrheas’ from the senators. There should have been no mad us. How can

School Publications…browse it…nothing is new. What have been written were articles on student~ teacher issues, school administration issues or innovations and development of the school. Rarely does it bring stories of the nation, of the real scenario. Indeed, I conceived this column as some sort of an avenue to briefly weave the parted views and explain the issue in the light of my judgment. Read on.I took such compli~ good subject that brought me to understand views on the terms producers and consumers and among others. This time, they are quite fresh still. I say so because I want to give you a post assessment on the issue pertaining to shortage of rice in the Philippines. It is very evident that we have enough farmers in the country, include my family but production of rice is at stake. However, that is not the ultimate reason. It can be tougher and more serious.

********In ABS CBN News, Department of Agriculture Secretary Procesco Alcala said that there is an adequate supply of rice and that prices would stabilize in a matter of weeks. This delighted the Filipinos upon hearing such good news. At last, we have some trust to add on to the Proclamation 494 signed by President Benigno Aquino III on October 18, 2012, declaring 2013 as the National Year of Rice with the team, Sapat na Bigas: Kaya sa Pinas. News that is more than enough to take away worries on rice shortage.September 12, 2013 when DA Secretary and PNOY declaration on sustain-ability of rice for the Filipinos had been taken away. National Food Authority admitted the need to purchase 500,000 Metric Tons of rice to augment the country’s buffer stocks for 2013. This is a contrary to the repeated declarations on sufficiency in supply of rice.Who the hell care about that shortage and buffer stocks? I should be writing room shortage at CSU and other related issues but I can’t help it. Three times a day, I eat cooked rice so how could I ignore such issue? Nod if you agree.I used to pass by hectares of rice field in Iguig and Amulung, every time I take a vacation at my hometown Amulung. Just this semestral break, I was surprised. I suppose others too. Instead of palay, I saw grown ruut, an ilokano term for wild grass. It covered a vast area of agricultural land. This is so because rain rarely visits us which cause delays in farming. I thought this might be another reason on the issue I am tackling, the shortage but it doesn’t take me away from other possible reasons. Recently, when I had a lunch in one of the canteen in Tuguegarao City offering fixed meals depending on your appetite, I was impressed with the generous generosity of white rice that to me was the argument against the claimed rice shortage.

********I know, there are still Filipinos who experience food crisis up to this year but Philippines is not as hardly hit as the other developing countries and really starving nations. At least, not yet. We survived because we have our own strategies in doing so. In fact, just this November of this year, Cagayan Valley led other regions in the most number of wins in this year’s National Gawad Saka Award. It is then a good self relieving news. At least, it lessens the pressure. The National Year of Rice is about to end but I am looking forward that the pledge of the administration through the DA in attaining rice sufficiency for the Filipinos will not end too.

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Yes! The Cagayano Can! CAGAYAN Valley made a mark in histo-ry as the Lady Rising Suns completed a perfect campaign in the Shakey’s V-League First Con-ference at the jampacked Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan, October 21, 2013. Unbeaten in 16 matches, Cagayan Valley became the firsta team in league 10-year history to register a per-fect record in any conference. In the doorstep of history, Cagayan Province sets out for its most important match in the Shakey’s V-LeagueOpen Conference, seeking the most important win in pursuit of a never-before-heard feat in the pursuit of a never-before-heard feat in the country’s premier women’s volley league. Not even in the International level has ever made a 16-0 unbeaten sweep in V-league. It is only the Cagayan Valley Rising Suns who made this unique record—a first in the ten year history of the Shakey’s V-league. Given the level-playing field since the league’s in-augurals in 2004, no team, not even those with star-studded rosters, ever got close to completing a sweep. But through hard work, preparation and determination, the Rising Suns proved that they could write a history. The Rising Suns joined the Shakey’s V-League in 2012 with most of their players coming from University of Perpetual System Dalta. They had a good 7-3 start on their debut on preliminary round then they won over Philippine Army in the semifinal round. Unfortunately, they lost to San-dugo-SSC-R in the Finals. It is indeed that this team is fast gainer for they became the most improving Volleyball team in the Philippines. They gained ample awards since their first joined in the V-league; Shakey’s V League Open Conference 2012 1st Runner Up, Philippine National Games 2013 1st Runner Up, Cagayan Friendship Games 2013 Champion, Philippine Superliga 2013 3rd Runner Up, and now Shakey’s V League Open Conference 2013 Champion.

TEAM UNITY In every competition unity and cooperation is still the best offense and defence to showcase the best of what we can. Every minute of the game the Cagayan Val-ley Lady Rising Suns did not dismantle their team-work that gave them an impressive performance that nailed all of their opponents. ANGGE Tabaquero, the outspoken team captain of Cagayan Valley, hared their winning state-ment in an interview with the GMA News.

“Service pa lang, kung sakaling sa akin ibigay ‘yung set sabi ko sa sarili ko ayan buong barangay na, pak bongang bongga (tatapusin ko na),” she recalled of the game-winning play. “United kami inside the court, every game we treat it as the last, and to-day parang wala nang bukas,” Tabaquero said.Suitably, it was Tabaquero who scored the game-winner. Furthermore, coach Nes Pami-lar, said teamwork, chemistry and famil-iarity with one another keyed the Rising Suns rise to fame—a record feat that also put a fitting ending to the league’s mile-stone 10th season. “We have great team work and chemistry, those were the main reasons we’re here. Our closeness as a team also helped because we are familiar with each other’s strengths and weaknesses,” said Pamilar in an interview with the PhilStar.

The MVP Cagayan Valley’s Thai reinforce-ment Phomia Soraya registered 53 excel-lent sets during the championship game and was adjudged as Finals MVP. “I’m very happy. It feels good,” said 21-year old Soraya. “I love the Phil-ippine fans, thank you for following me. I want to come back here.” The 21-year-old Soraya, the league’s Best Setter and Finals MVP, kept the team together with her excellent, well thought-out sets while the 17-year-old Thipachot, the league’s Best Scorer,

provided not just the firepower but also the leadership and endgame spunk. What made Cagayan Valley hit-ters look good was Soraya’s remarkable orchestrating of plays. The Cagayan Valley lends 10 players for the Philippine Volleyball Team. Cagayan Valley’s team manager Dang An-tonio who is also the mayor of Alcala, Ca-gayan humbly allowed 10 of her players to join the Philippine women’s national volleyball team who will compete in the upcoming Asian Senior Women’s Volley-ball Championship.

For The Country’s Pride As manager and team owner of the Cagayan Lady Rising Suns, it was hard to let the girls go to the Asian Champion-ships. But as a fan and supporter of Philip-pine volleyball, there was no doubt I had to let these girls go, even if it meant losing in the SVL,” opened Antonio in the official statement posted on her Twitter account. With its lineup, Cagayan Valley is touted as one of the strongest teams in the Shakey’s V-League but Antonio be-lieves this sacrifice would give her players a rare chance to represent the country and get exposed to international compe-tition. “This is a once in a lifetime op-portunity for my girls… a chance for their careers to flourish and shine, a chance to bring honor not only to themselves but to our country..

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Generation gap. Ito na nga ay maituturing ng isang isyu na nakaka -apekto sa dalawang magkaibang henerasyon: ang mga maituturing ng may edad na o ang sector ng mga magulang at ang henerasyon ng mga kabataan sa kasalu-kuyan. Ang generation gap ay isang sitwasyon kung saan, ang dalawang hen-erasyong ito ay hindi nagkakasundo o nagkakaintindihan sa isang bagay dahil pagkakaiba sa panahong namulatan. Nakapaloob sa generation gap na ito ang suliraning mahirap solusyo-nan dahil ang kailangan lamang ay unawaan. Subalit, paano naman ito makakamit kung ang dalawang kampo ay may kanya kanyang kasanrayan, ayon na rin sa kinagisnan? Nagsimula ang Generation gap ng magsimulang mahumaling ang mga kabataan sa paggamit ng sari- saring social networking cites (SNC) gaya ng frendster, twitter, facebook at instagram. Ang karamihan sa mga magulang ay nawiwirduhan sa mga pinag gagawa ng kanilang mga anak. Ang mga kabataan, hindi rin mawari ang ginagawang pagsita sa kanila ng kanilang mga magulang.Sila noon… Malayo na ang inabot ng teknolohiya, kaya naman malaki na rin ang saklaw nitong pagbabago. Buong tiyaga ang pag-pindot ng paisa-isa sa isang makina na kung ta-wagin ay “type-writer” para lamang maimprinta ang anumang dokyumento. Mag-ing ang pagpapadala ng mensahe sa pamamagitan ng “telegram” ay kinakailangan din ng tiyaga sa paghihintay.

Sila ngayon… Kabataan ang pinaka sentro ng pagbabagong naganap ngayon sa mundo ng teknolohiya. Kung ihahalintulad sila sa negosyo, sila ang mga tinatawag na mga suki. Tinatayang siyam sa bawat sampung kabataan ang marunong ng gu-mamit ng computer at walo sa bawat siyam na ito ay mayroon ng account sa anumang social networking cites. Patunay dito ang passulpot ng kabi kabilaang mga internet shop.

At ngayon… Sa kanyang interview sa Kapuso mo, Jessica Soho, sinabi ng GMA 7 comedy actor Michael V. na naisip niyang bumuo ng isang konseptong nagsasadula sa tunay na kalagayan ngayon ng relasyon ng mga anak sa kanilang mga magulang sa gitna ng pag igting ng isyung generation gap.Katunayan: naging inspirasyon ng sulating ito ang segment na Bubble Gang. Ginawa man itong kakatwa, hindi na ito maikakaila na napupukaw nito ang damdamin ng mag nabibilang sa dalawang magkaibang henerasyon. Ang sabi nga… Anak, bakit ba tuwing kumakain na lang tayo picture ka ng picture sa mga pagkain? Nadadagdagan ba ang lasa ng pagkain kapag pinipicturan? Paki explain…. Mahirap nga naming I explain sapagkat ito ay hilig at kinalakhan na. mahirap iwasan. Ginagawa ito kasi feel mo. Hindi mo naman pwedeng irason ito sa nanay mo, tiyak may kalalagyan ka. Anak, paki explain…labyu! Hindi man sigurado kung kalian matatapos ang genera-tion gap para magkasundo na ang dalawang henerasyon, ang hul-ing katagang binibitawan sa bawat pagsasadula ay nagpapa alala na kaya pa rin nitong panatilihin ang bawat relasyon.

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University who placed 3rd. The winners received cash prizes amounting to 15,000.00 for the 1st place, and 7,500.00 for both the 2nd and 3rd placers. Meanwhile, “Biyaya ng Magat” was qualified as one of the top 10 finalists for the National BFAR Short Documentary contest.#

Sucuano also added that their entry captured judges’ nod for it was heartfelt, not just appealing to the mind. When asked about what this competition has given them, Sucuano said, “bukod sa mas nahubog pa yung kakaya-han naming mga Maskom sa paggawa ng film, natutunan rin namin ang pagko-conserve ng water resources. Hindi lang na-man mangingisda ang natutulungan kung pangangalagaan natin ang yamang-tubig, kundi tayong lahat.” CSU-MC champed over competitors from University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao who landed 2nd, and Isabela State

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“Narigat iti biag mi idi ta agdildil kami pay ti asin. Ngem tatta, adda metten ti baggoong, makasida kami payen ti bangus,” Mang Charlie Galasinao said light-heartedly, comparing his family’s life then before BFAR came in. Mang Charlie has been sailing the girth of the Magat Dam Water Reserve for more than 20 years. As a fisher folk, he defines fishing as a livelihood just enough to earn a living for a day. For the early parts of his entire fishing, he has been sailing in the shallow-est. Mang Charlie and his wife, who is a fish vendor, only earn 200.00 to 300.00 in a day. Mang Charlie is even skippering (namamasada ng bangka) just to increase their income since they have three children to raise.

To somewhat acquire and ensure a huge profit, Mang Charlie and his father-in-law have put up a fish cage where they could grow fishes to be sold later on. This fish cage, however, never became a solution to their problem because their cage was washed out by a destructive typhoon, accompanied with a massive water release in Magat during that time. As they say, there’s always a rainbow after the rain. Good thing the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) sailed in. In fulfilling the goal of reducing poverty incidence in the coastal areas and enhancing people empowerment in the fisheries sector, BFAR, a government agency, has extended its hands for persons like Mang Charlie for them to fish the deep-est, thus setting their families outside the poverty zone.

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BFAR has provided them with free materials like… in building fish cages. . Not only Mang Charlie were the beneficiaries of BFAR but also almost all other fishing communities around the country.

Aside from donating fish cages and fingerlings, BFAR is also conducting seminars with the fishermen for them to be equipped with the proper knowledge in fish cage operation. They are also training the fisher folks in proper feeding and raising of fingerlings.

BFAR currently is regularly visiting the fishermen and their fish cages for monitoring. According to them, if their production would become successful,

BFAR would offer more assistance to them.

In return, Mang Charlie and other fishermen in their town follow the proper ways and instructions given by BFAR for productive productions.

“Ang ipinagpapasalamat namin sa BFAR, kahit gaano kahirap, nagawa pa rin ng BFAR na bigyan kami (ng fish cages at fingerlings),”

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CSU inks MOA with LGU Tuao- TRIHUB Project

The Tri- Regional Agri- Industrial Hub Project is referred to as a strategic intervention to boost the agricultural economic ac-tivity in the towns along the Cagayan, Kalinga and Apayao Provinces in Northern Luzon. It is an area- wide economic strategy that will integrate the many but scattered small farm production units into economy of scale industry for the commercial production, process-ing and marketing of organic food products for regional economic export markets, including the promotion of the agri- eco tourism industry in the area. This innovatory project is participated in by different sup-porting agencies, Office of the Secretary, Presidential Legislative Li-aison Office (PLLO), Cagayan State University (CSU), Kalinga State University (KSU), Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Environ-ment and Natural Resources (DENR), National Economic Develop-ment Authority (NEDA) and Local Government Unit of Tuao, the lead agency. Cagayan State University headed by Dr. Romeo Quilang signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Local Government of Tuao partnering with the project. “Aside from this Mother MOA four other sub- MOAs have been incorporated,” thus said Dr. Archimedes C. Articulo, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at CSU Carig Campus and Program Director for the Trihub Project. The following sub- MOAs included:THE WEB The MOA between CSU Carig MIS and Tuao LGU con-cerning the inclusion of updates and relevant pieces of information about the Tri- regional Agri- Industrial Hub in the University’s Offi-cial Webpage. Uploading of the data in the domain dedicated for the Tri-regional Agri-industrial Hub is managed by Mr. Jeff Unday. The space for the project was created for its widest dissemination to create a commercial center in Tuao that will benefit Cordillera Ad-ministrative Region, Regions 1 and 2. For other details regarding the project, people are encouraged to browse www.csu.edu.ph/trihub or www.facebook.com/trihub.tuao The creation of the webpage for the Tri-Regional Agri- In-dustrial Hub is one of the activities of the Cagayan State University in partnership with the Local Government of Tuao in ensuring the quality of the implementation of the project.

THE AVP Memo-randum of Agreement bet-ween Cagayan State University Mass Comm-unication program and TuaoLGU, the selected Mass Communication students and College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) faculty members from the Department of Arts and Humanities together with some students in the AB Mass Communication program produced a 10-minute video about the Tri-Regional Agri-Industrial hub Project. It was emphasized in the presentation that the bridge links the Cordillera, Cagayan Valley and Ilocandia regions and would serve as an en-gine to the economic growth through its services such as Science and Tech-nology, production, marketing, education, financing, and agri-eco tourism.THE ENTERTAINMENT The CSU College of Human Kinetics students thru its Dean, Dr. Chita Ramos conducted a cultural presentation during the 1st Investors’ Forum on Nov. 15-16, 2013 which highlighted the culture of Tuao for the investors to watch.

“I am very grateful for the birth of the TRIHUB Project which will strengthen the University’s research component and for the development in terms of accreditation,” said Dr. Arthur Ibañez, Campus Executive Of-ficer, CSU Carig Campus.

Miranda doctrine let her win over 9 or more whistle blowers anyway? Right, I’m referring to the grand slam winner of the best actress award, Janet Napoles. How could she be honest? Her silence is just killing her softly.Honesto to Napoles? I’ve had a third thought but ‘no’. Getting over Napoles. Our society could have been ruled by the right-eous if honesty was not overpowered by cheating. Lizards shouldn’t have morphed into crocodiles. Worms could have not known venom snaps like what snakes do. There should have been no policemen and soldiers. But they exist. We exist.To ourselves we start: Just because we can tell lies, it doesn’t mean we should do tell.

I know we are all mature enough to be educated with honesty. I don’t even think that this column is worthy for you to read (even for Napoles for I know she can’t). But, there are a lot of things that following this, or by being honest, can give us. It frees our conscience. It gives our mind nothing negative to think of. It will not let our parents get mad at us. It will give us satisfying grades. It will not bring us behind bars (or it will, but it lets the majority be benefitted). It gives progress. It gives peace. I know I’ve been a preacher-on-drama telling these stuffs but I mean these things. Let’s not wait for our nose to swell. If this happens, no one would dare or no one could hide. If this happened so long ago, perhaps statues of noses have been built everywhere. Let’s not wait for karma. Let’s be honest. We may not do it at all times, at least (tomato shakes are bearable). I know you’ve heard about the viral name ‘Honesto’. I know you’ve been infected by the virus. I just don’t know when its effect will take its place. I just hope reading this article would let you completely realize and apply the upshot. Let’s start. Keep doing. God knows.

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I love the smell of something new. That’s what makes first days awesome- new uniform, bag, new everything. And what I was dying to shop and use the most were new shoes. What can I say? I’m female, that’s much excuse I can offer. I spend twice more on shoes than what I actually spend on clothes and make up combined. And to top it off, it’s my first time for a high-heeled, black, closed shoe. I was ecstatic. I always thought these were so classy and elegant. A dreamy look came over my face when I got to finally wear them. Well, maybe I’m exaggerating it a bit. Just maybe. Something that hit me weird was when I noticed that some girls put on bandages on their feet just peeking at the back part of their shoes. So there I was with my shining two-and-a-half inch heels, walking all day. A constant pain starts gnawing at my ankles. I ignored it, wincing. At the end of the day, there were deep bruises. The second day, they were bleeding bad. That got me thinking, why am I wearing such? The school rules never said it had to be with heels. All it stated was closed, black shoes. I am vain, I know, and continuing to use my troublesome footwear showed more of that.

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You’re late. There’s dragging and then there’s rushing. You skip over

breakfast as recompense for the all the snoozing you’ve made. The showers are either all occupied or are experiencing

a habitual drought from the water connections. You wait and then worry while you’re passing up precious time.

Once you’re through the showers and uniforms, you rush over to the highway or to the terminal of Carig. Even stealing seats from the

next available tricycle is a challenge. Traffic. Suddenly, the yelps of your primal need hits its climax. You are definitely

hungry. You try to ignore it and rationalize that the first subject of your day should not be missed. Maybe you’d ask for food in the classroom discreetly during

lecture or ask for permission to go to the “comfort room” to make a quick run to the nearest canteen. Both are equally plausible, except for now, you have a quiz which

cancels your evil plans out of the equation. You arrive by the gates and maybe just maybe, you’ve brought your ID. You are

confident to easily pass through the eyes of the guards being on your barely ironed but clean university uniform. You look around and realize it’s Wednesday, the organizational shirt day.

You breeze through the classroom making sure to have mentioned your morning greeting to the professor and take up the exam paper. Scanning through all the questions you take the difficulty

on as easy if only one have remembered the facts well. Going over the easier parts to make up time for the harder ones you realize that you’ve studied fairly enough the challenging questions two nights

before. But you can’t remember the answers and for the entire exam you’re mentally blocked. The profes-sor mentions there is only ten minutes left to fill up the blanks. You scurry and scramble over the options.

Once the papers were passed all you could think of was food and the half-finished home-work for the next subject. Whatever you do, you just can’t make a compromise between

the two and decide to finish the homework with the teamwork of your other blockmates.

At the end of the day, you’re bounded by homework and more exams for the rest of the week. But how you’d be taking this would be the ameliorating result for the years after it.

The alarm clock from your mobile

phone wakes you up from your dreamy slum-

ber. Guilt belays your con-science as your homework

was only halfway done when sleep has caught up with you. You

cancel out all of your thoughts and you’ve hit the snooze button for one

more momentary high of comfortable rest. The alarm buzzes once again.

They say that a woman must wear beautiful shoes for they would take her to beautiful places. I used to live by this; but now I realize I want enjoy every step of the way. I am now using flats, I don’t care if I don’t look stunning or can’t trot with authority like a supermodel. I know that I may not be able to wear my dream shoes for wherever beautiful place I go but at least I get to class without worrying about the pain. Thanks to my adorable flats.

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Bagong HamonHindi sapat ang may karanasan lamang. Kailangan ng disiplina, lakas ng katawan, determinasyon, at pagiging isport sa pagkamit ng tagumpay. Nagsilbing bagong hamon sa bawat kolehiyo sa campus ang Intramurals ngayong taon na may temang: “CSU @ 35: Sharing the Vision, Mission and Fostering Unity through Academics, Socio-Cultural and Sports Activities,” kung saan luma-hok sa unang pagkakataon ang College of Human Kinetics (CHK) sa iba’t ibang kaganapan. Hindi maitatangging pinaghandaan ito ng bawat CSUan na nagpakita ng determinasyon, lakas at pagkakaibigan sa pagbunyi ng diwa ng Intramurals. Sa nakalipas na tatlong taon, tanging ang pitong kolehiyo lamang ang na-kipaglaban para sa kampeonato na tila hindi patas sa koponan ng CHK sapagkat nagsilbi silang officiating officials at hindi nakilahok sa anumang bahagi sa nakaraang intramurals. Sa paglahok ng CHK, naipakita at nasunod ang tema na nagbunga ng pagkakaisa ng mga kolehiyo. Sa larangan ng isports, higit nating inaasahan na magiging dominante sa galing ang mga estudyanteng bihasa sa isports tulad ng mga manlalaro ng CHK sapagkat hindi lang nahasa ang kanilang angking galing bagkus masasabing sila ay lamang na pagdating sa karanasan. Sa anumang paligsahan, kailangan nating tanggapin ang kahihinatnan. Mana-lo man o matalo. Napakahalaga ng isportmanship sa kahit na anong kompetisyon sapagkat ito ang magsisilbing tulay upang mapalapit sa kapwa manlalaro, kakampi man o kalaban. Sa pagiging isport, mahahasa ang tiwala sa sarili at mapapaunlad ang kakayahan bilang manlalaro. Masakit matalo, ngunit kailangan nating tanggapin ang katotohanan. Isautak natin na hindi tungkol sa pagkapanalo ang kakanyahan ng Intra-murals. Ito rin ay hinggil sa pagkakaroon ng bawat CSUan ng diwa ng marangal na isports. Maging gabay at aral nawa ito sa bawat CSUan at maipakitang may pagba-bago nga mula noong mga nakaraang taunang kaganapan.

As the NBA season finally comes into full swing, fans and players alike gear up for one epic sea-son once more. This season, so much hype is brewing up for all the teams in the NBA as to who will reign supreme and become the NBA Finals Champions. Every team from both conferences – Eastern and Western Conference – are expected to play at their very best knowing other teams have a few new tricks up their sleeves. And no team is more burdened to carry so much hype than the current “Kings of the NBA world” the Miami Heat. The Miami Heat have – over the past two seasons – been dominating this arena and have no intentions so far to let go of their title. Coming out of a tragic loss to the Dallas Mavericks back in 2011, the team has gone back to the drawing board with Coach Eric Spoelstra and have been firing on all cylinders to assure that such a loss would never happen again. Now in a two year championship streak, the champs are looking forward to making an elusive “three-peat” or a grand slam win. With veteran players and leading scorers LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and Ray Allen continually pulling out an average of 104.3 points, 33.5 rebounds, 3.6 blocks and 8.17 steals per game it’s hard not to think that they’re on their way to another stellar season. Another factor to be considered in what could be the team’s third year of reign is the amazing support they get from their bench players such as Chris “The Bird Man” An-dersen, Shane Battier, Rashard Lewis and many more. Plus is the acquirement of former Portland Trailblaz-er’s center Greg Oden. Which many say was such a poor decision due to the fact that in exchange for the 7 foot center, the Miami team gave out one of their best bench player Mike Miller, who stepped up to make some critical three point drives during the past two playoffs and championship games and amaz-ing plays during the regular season. This season the team is prepping up for what could be their toughest season so far.

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the other four fold areas: Instruction, Ex-tension and Production as vectors for pro-gress.In light with this, he added that the univer-sity had official agreements with multiple research agencies and other agencies in the private sector.Also, in the area of Instruction, he acknowl-

edged a quality upgrade through Accredit-ing Agency for Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACUP) and State Colleges and Universities (SUC) leveling.His speech was followed by a message from Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Director, Urduja Tejada,

citing further on the development of the research area of the university and stating of the newly up risen 2-story DOST Build-ing beside the Red Eagle’s gymnasium.A presentation of officials and faculty mem-bers and an array of cultural presentations ensued the program.

The following are the highlights of Foundation Week:1ST DAY 2ND DAY 3RD DAY 4TH DAY 5TH DAYOpening of Foundation Blood Letting Tree Planting Academic Contests Cook FestStreet Dancing Variety Show Ultimate Frisbee Photo Contest Bingo SocialsCarnival Battle of the Bands OPM Duets Dance Exhibition Raffle Promos Free Animal Check-up Free Basic Bicycle Exhibition Job Fair And Vaccination Medical Check-up

Currently, the campus holds 10,000 students and counting with over 29 academic programs and continues to uphold its stature as a center of academic excellence in the region.

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The College of Engineering (COE) cheering squad blocked the College of Information and Computer Sciences’ journey towards Cheer and Dance Grand Slam championship in the 2013 CSU-Carig Intramurals. After CICS’ two consecutive years of reigning, the COE emerged victorious garnering a total score of 89

percent. “We started practicing (since)

last week of Au- gust and since then, nakita ko na ang

cooperation nila,” thus

said Mr. Nuel Mabatan, COE cheer and dance coach when asked about the secret of the college in winning. Mabatan also said that their uniqueness in choreography and costume added to their victory. “We didn’t hire any dance instructor. Everything we performed was based on our own efforts,” explained Ms Nica Mae Libunao, CICS mayor with regard to the failure of the college to be the Grand Slam champ in cheering match.

Meanwhile, tailing the COE team were the

cheer and dance

squads of College of Industrial Technology (CIT) and College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) garnering second and third places, respectively. “As we are always saying, in every competition, there are always win-ners and losers,” said Mr. Jay- ar Agbayani, one of the judges. The COE cheering squad will represent the campus to the annual Uni-versity Meet at CSU Gonzaga- Gonzaga, Cagayan on December.

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CHK steals champ tilt in Volleyball Men; 3-0

Jayvee Meman, Shella Mae Marcos The College of Arts and Sciences tasted defeat as the College of Human Kinetics seized the champi-onship title in Volleyball Men during the CSU-Carig Intramurals, 3-0, October 11. CHK’s John Paul Dayag and Jerric Caranguian’s teamwork with their tosses and Spikes outwitted CAS’ performance in the first set, 25-22.In the second set, CHK continued its tricky sets and spikes leaving a 12 point lead over CAS, 25-13.

The intensity of the game started in the third set as both teams clashed nose-to-nose. Romel Calubaquib of CAS scored as he served the ball with a powerful spike making a deadlock of 20-20.

However, Ryan Baua refueled the team together with the trembling spike of Francis Ventura, CHK managed to pin down CAS with a sniffing score of 25-22 that gave them a clear way to a flawless victory. “Coolest game ever. Ang galing nila, hindi namin inaasahan na ganun sila dumip- ensa. Magaling sila mapa- depensa man o opensa. At syempre masaya kami dahil sa aming pagkapanalo dahil sa saming teamwork”, said Jerric Caranguian, CHK’s team captain.

CICS, COE reap gold medals in Chess

Escaping the block. A CHK player makes a powerful spike against CAS.

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Checkered Battlefield Board 1 Chess Champion, Lester Asejo contemplating on his next move.

In the battle of the brains, the chess wizards of College of Information and Computing Sciences reaped four gold medals in Intramurals Chess Men’s Division while the College of Engineering reaped four gold medals in Women’s Division. On round 4 of the round robin tournament, the determining round for cham-pions in men’s division, CICS succeeded over CoE’s players through checkmates in all the Boards excepting Board I. In Board 1, Mark Lest-er Alejo (COE) gained 5.5 Indi-vidual score leaving the defend-ing champion Antonio Salvador (CPAD) behind with 5 points, and CICS player with 4.5 points. Alejo perpetually checked the CICS B-1 player’s king of white making a draw in the fourth round. Danmare Cainguitan champed the Board II with no defeat.William Salvatiera Jr. of CICS failed to clinch perfect score in Board III after having been beaten by CHK. His 5-point score hindered him to take the lead alone as he tied with the points of COE. However, the

chess’ direct encounter rule’ de-clared Salvatiera as the victor after crushing COE in their past match. According to Mr. Je-sus Anastacio, the chess tour-nament manager, “there is an additional board (Board 4) this year which was patterned from the Nationals.” And the new name of Jofer Mamaoag (CPAd) emerged champion in Board IV undefeated. Overall in men’s division, the CICS team earned 20.5 points for the gold medals; the CoE players garnered 18.5 team score for the silver med-als; and, CPAD team scored 15.5 points for bronze medals. On the other hand, Monette Langcay of COE and Evelynne Bueno of CICS champed the Boards 1 and 2. While the College of Veterinary Medicine champed in Boards 3 and 4 Women’s Division repre-sented by Lovely Joy Zambale, and Nona Mae Natividad.

The gold medals of COE in Women’s Division are equivalent to 16.5 points. CVM team though two boards champed had 16 points for silver medals and 13 points for CICS gaining the bronze medals.

CHK pawns COE inSepak Takraw; 3-0Myla Valencia

Powered by unstop-pable spikes and service, the College of Human Kinetics (CHK) crushed the College of Engineering (COE) during the championship game in Sepak Takraw ,3-0,Oct.10.

In the first set, COE’s top seed Kim Harold Yago easily blocked the contin-uous cartwheel of Celso Suldan of CHK that brought tense to the crowd.

However, the CHK unexpectedly broke the in-tense atmosphere of the court when Carlos Manuel released his flash wallops that made them finish the set; 15-08.The tandem of

Manuel and Suldan nailed the COE in the second set using their set play tactics leaving a big void score of 15-12, in favor of CHK.

Securing the victo-ry of CHK, Roldan Barto-lome entered the 3rd set and posted a spectacular summersault play that led them to their way to win the championship game, 15-9. “Nanalo kami da-hil sa aming determinasyon. Ang sikreto naming ay ang 4d.Ito yung determi-nasyon,disiplina,digninad at depensa,”said Celso Suldan CHK team captain (palaro player).

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CIT nips COE bid for basketball crown

CHK triumphs Dance Sport Competition

Jayvee Meman and Florence Tarcina Encarnacion Carambay

One new thing about this year’s intramurals is the participation of the College of Human Kinetics (CHK) which concerned the other participating colleges. It is a first in the history of Intramurals in the campus in which they were given the chance to participate in the contested events.

Indeed, the CHK proved their pas-sion in bending their waists and knees as they dominated the dance sport competition both in Latin and Standard category.The three pairs of dancers of CHK, Paul John Macanan and Sheihana Teaňo, Jayvon Pascual and Lovejoy Conay, Allen John Ilayat and Sun-shine Aquino landed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place respectively in Latin cat-egory comprising Cha-cha, Rumba and Jive. “Medyo nahirapan po kami sa praktis kasi nasabay po sa defense namin, medyo nahiripan po kami pero yung tiwala po siguro naming sa isa’t isa ang nagpanalo sa amin,” Teaňo said. Also, Lilibeth Adorio and Jomar Cabaňa, Lady Christine Na-dera and Jesus Salvador,both pairs from CHK, Joylyn Parallag and Ryan Balubal from College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) landed 1st, 2nd, 3rd respectively in Standard category consisting Tango, Waltz, and Quick Step.According to Adorio they are very excited even from the start and that they are very thankful for their vic-tory.The judges were Mr. Jay-ar Bayani, Mrs. Alvinia Quinagoran, and Mr. Manuel Cacatian.The winners will be representing the university in the upcoming Uni-versity Meet.

“Go for the win!” - Kevin Catolico of CIT making his winning shot over COE’s grave defense.

A furious scrimmage was staged by the College of Industrial Technology to nip College of En-gineering, 81-68 during the cham-pionship game in Basketball men held at Capitol Gym, Oct. 12. Both teams did not waste a second and showed their might at the start of the game. In the first quarter of the game, Adducul and Catolico’s tandem showed ferocity after they outweighed the COE by 1 point, 18-17. CIT were exhausted af-ter exerting too much energy in the first quarter that gave room for COE’s forward Dennis Bau-tista a clear way to recover from their deficit in the second quarter, 38-39. The third quarter began vig-orously with a series of jumpers with contesting blocks from both teams. COE tightened up their de-fense with man -to-man, but CIT stayed in the momentum. CIT’s power forward, Jaymar Adducul pulled off 12 points and to be like-ly the victor but John Paul Castillo and Dennis Bautista slashed the lead under the last minute of the quarter, 55-52. At the start of the fourth quarter, CIT found difficulty in

scoring due to the tight defense of the COE. Meanwhile, CIT started to heat up their offenses that were sparked by the beautiful plays of Kevin Catolico, Jaymar Adducul and Mark Bata. The players fought until the last minute of the game but end up in favor of the CIT with 13 points difference, 81-68.

“Masaya kaming nakalaban ang Engineering dahil magagaling sila. At nauwi namin ang korona dahil na rin sa pagtutulungan naming lahat.”, Kevin Catolico said in an interview. Kevin Catolico is a vital part of the CIT’s offense, which is why Castillo keeps him on the floor during the crtucial stages of the game. He played for 30 min-utes in the game, producing six points, including four in the payoff period, five rebounds and three assists. But more than the stats, he kept the CIT’s assault in sync, allowing Adducul and Bata to do what they do best offensively.

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COE seizes Bb. CSU Carig The College of Engineering brought another reason for them to be hailed as ‘queen of the socio-cultural events’ as it snatched the Bb. CSU Carig crown during the CSU Carig Intramurals. Catherine Leneses, a Chemical Engineering student, added another glory to her college after winning the judges’ nod, impressing them with her outshining beauty and wit. Screams and yells from the COE crowd connoted their confidence of bagging the title after Leneses respond-ed to the question in the final portion of the pageant as to what would be the ‘best’ of CSU that she would advocate or promote if she wins. “If I will be the next Miss CSU Carig, I will show the true beauty and creation of the school. I will promote the CSU mission and vision (so) that (I) can encourage others to be CSUans,” the titlist averred. She will promote, in addition to her response, the learnings and wealth that the school can give by making the first move herself. This 17-year old freshman told The Pro-methean that her victory would possibly build more of her self-confidence in influencing others in terms of being proud of them and of what they have. “Through this confidence, I could influence my co-engineering students to get out of their shells and prove that they are not only good in academics but also in so-cio-cultural activities,” she further explained.

Leneses, aside from topping the question and answer portion, also grabbed the Best in Gown award. Meanwhile, next to Leneses’ throne was Marie Celine Marness Viscaya, a BS Psychology student from College of Arts and Sciences. She landed first runner-up in spite of “dealing with personal inse-curities and a lot of pressure from her college.” Second run-ner-up was Zenny Jane Mamba, a 1st year Public Admin-istration stu-dent. More-over, College of Human Kinetics’ Abigail Serquiña seized some of the special awards such as best in talent, best in swim suit, and best in school uniform. Miss photogenic award was captured by Ciara dela Cruz, a veterinary medicine student. Leneses and Viscaya will be the campus’ representatives to the upcoming university meet which will be held at Gonzaga campus on December.

Her Golden Hour . Catherine Leneses, Ms. CSU Carig 2013 winner, smiles before the crowd after capturing the title. (© Jyrenne Guerrero)

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found to have passed the second visit of the agency were BS in Agricultural Engineering, BS in Civil Engineering, BS in Electrical Engineering, BS in Biology, BS in Chemistry, BS in Psychology, BS in Industrial Technology, AB in Public Administration, AB in Economics, and AB in Mass Communication.

These programs, according to Corpus, enjoy level II status until Sept. 15, 2017.

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Officer Arthur G. Ibañez said that the next move of the administration after the granting of level II status will be to apply for level III and for center of development next year.

With the re-accreditation of the 11 programs, CSU Carig now has 24 accredited programs by the AACCUP, 13 of these were granted candidate status for level I until Aug. 31, 2015.

Visited on Aug. 27-30, the 13 programs include Doctor

of Veterinary Medicine, BS in Chemical Engineering, BS in Computer Engineering, BS in Electronics Engineering, AB in Political Science, AB in English, BS in Information Technology, BS in Industrial and Commercial Communication, BS in Information Technology major in Animation and Game Development, BS in Guidance and Counseling, BS in Environmental Science, and BS in Physical Education.

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COE,CIT,CICS lead visual arts competitionJC Aquino and Jade Macababbad

Showing the best that they could be on the other Colleges, College of Engineering (COE), College of Industrial Technology(CIT) and College of Information and Computing Scien-ces (CICS) grabbed the championship in diff-erent visual arts categories. COE topped the Poster Making contest. Proving also the best of our future Engineers in poster making, COE garnered 1st place in the contest during the first day of Intramurals, held at CIT building. With the theme “CSU @ 35: Showcasing CSU Vision,

Mission and Fos- tering Unity through Academics, Socio-Cultural and Sports Activities”, Ferdinand Baui of COE made his best by following the given criteria of the judges. The said activity was also seconded by Wally Maggay from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), follotwed by Mark Lumaban from the College of Information and Computing Sciences (CICS) as third place during the event, competed by the 7 colleges in the University. “Based on the theme, criteria, high standard, definitely nameet niya lahat ng given criteria kaya sya na (ang nana-lo)”, said Joven Addatu, one of the judges, in an interview. Moreover, considering their expertise, the College of Industrial Technology truly showed what they got, by winning 1st place in On the Spot Painting held infront of Red eagle Gymnasium. Wilker San Nicolas, the rep-resentative of CIT, gave pride to his college establishing that CIT is the best when it comes to painting. “Perspective lumabas talaga compare to the sec-ond, closer. Yung second kasi bumawi lang sya sa color combination then dun sa first landscape and perspective kuhang kuha talaga, dun sa third maganda sana kaso di nya natapos”, explained Eugenio Lumaban, chairman of the judges. The essential use of charcoal, The CICS made their best as they beat 1st place in Charcoal Rendering held infront of CSU Library. Shayne Castro, their representa-tive got the perfect complexion of it as the model of the event in contest. “Lumabas talaga ang perspective compared to the sec-ond. Yung second kasi bumawi lang sya sa color combi-nation then dun sa first landscape and perspective ku-hang kuha talaga, dun sa third maganda sana kaso di nya natapos”, explained Eugenio Lumaban, chairman of the judges.

Furthermore, Kevin Maggay from the College of Vet-erinary Medicine (CVM) and Ma. Christina Cabaruan of the CICS landed on 2nd and 3rd respectively.

For the charcoal rendering, the CICS made their best as they bagged 1st place which was held infront of CSU Library. Shayne Castro, their representative got the perfect facade of the building as the model of the event in contest. “Siya yung most complete, perspective is there, tonal value and pro-portioned. Sa third, kung natapos niya, siya sana pnalo, ang daming kasing kulang”, stated by Eugenio Lumaban, judge of the event. Moreover, Jemmanvelle Garcia of CVM also topped second and Leo Molina as third. CICS did not fail to rank in the different competition. The said con-tests were simultaneously held at exactly 1:00 PM, October 8, 2013.

CAS retains crown in Acad-Competition College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) once again topped the academic competitions this intramurals. Being the last year’s champion in academics, the college de-fended its crown by besting the other colleges in 5 out of 8 academic contested events. Casian students emerged academic victors namely: Atinna Marie Paulino in Essay Writing; Jonabelle Infante in Oration; Rolaine Pacallagan in Story Telling; Encarnacion Carambay in Extemporaneous Speaking; and Daryel Tungcul, Louray Mae Quebral, and Mark Anthony Rivera in Quiz Bowl. Meanwhile, the College of Engineering (COE) ranked second place by winning Slogan (English) and Poster Making, while College of Human Kinetics (CHK) landed third place by grabbing first place in Slogan (Filipino) and second place in Oration, Slogan (English) and Story Telling. When asked about the reasons behind the success of the college, Mayor Silverio Celestino said that constant practices, supportive teachers and expert coaches led to their victory. “Talagang lumalaban ang CAS. Hindi ito nagpapadaig sa ibang colleges,” he also added.

Geralyn Jaucian, Campus Student Government (CSG) Academic Coordinator said that the winners except for events such as slogan and poster making will represent the campus in the upcoming University Meet at CSU Gonzaga Campus, Gonzaga, Cagayan on December 11-12, 2013.

Jeane Aprille Bautista and Claire Anne Donato

The artists. The victors and their masterpieces in the visual arts competition

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“Lupet ng Intramurals 2013! Ang intense ng fighthing spirit ng bawat college. Damang- dama-yung pride ng bawat student sa mga college nila. Parang ang lalaki ng pustahan nila sa lalakas ng boses nilang magcheer at magtilian, parang laging napapadaan si Coco Martin!

It’s nice to see my fellow CSUans na nag chi-cheer sakani-kanilang players sa bawat event and at the same time nasusuklian ng excitement at thrill yung effort nila na pumuntang school umulan man o umaraw, or to think na majority sakanila ang nagpunta lang naman sa school kasi required ang attendance. :P

Though I’ve never been actually around sa mga naunang annual events ng CSU, masasabi ko na each college really took this year’s intramurals pretty seriously-- parang collegiate league ng mga universities sa manila ang atmosphere dahil sa na-guuapaw na enthusiam ng mga players pati ng mga manonood. Pati academic, lalo na ang socio events sinubaybayan talaga. Ang tindi ng kantyawan ka-hit nakauwi na sa boarding house, Engineering vs CAS parin ang trip.Kaya masasabi kong nakaka-proud lalo maging CSU-an.

Di man mainstream media broadcasted, naulanan man sa kalagitnaan ng ball game kasi isa lang ang covered court, wala mang pambili ng kanya-kan-yang jersey na color coded sa college nila, naidaan sa tig-dos na lobo na kakulay ng college nila, mga pininturahang illustration boards at malalakas na-hiyawan at cheer ang pagbibigay suporta at pagpa-pakita ng unity at pride nila as a college.”- Barry de Jesus, CAS

“Magaling. Nakakabelieve. Ni hindi mo akalaing magagawa ng studyante. Yung CAS, nangingibabaw ang uniqueness!” - Angelica Bautista, CAS

“Ang lalakas ng audience yell. Akalain mo defending Champion biglang paos nang i-announce ang top 3.” - Jeff Tumbali, CICS

COMMENTSThe CSU Promethean gathered feedback from random students during the Intramurals 2013. Here’s what they have to say:

Amazing Season From Page 13

What with the return of injured heroes such as Derick Rose of the Chicago Bulls, Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunders and of course the “The Black Mamba” himself Kobe Bryant of the Los An-geles Lakers. If such names weren’t warning enough a whole new set of players fresh out of high school and college have made their way to the NBA to make their presence felt, such players as Anthony Bennett from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) who was the number one pick of the 2013 NBA Draft, and drafted to the Cleveland Cava-liers. Victor Oladipo from Indiana University who was second pick of the 2013 draft and drafted to the Orlando Magic, Cody Zeller (also out of Indiana University) fourth pick and drafted to the Charlotte Bobcats. And not to forget the establishment of a powerhouse team based in the most populous borough of New York City, The Brooklyn Nets. This team of veterans and young bloods lead by veteran Ten Time All Star and 1995 co-Rookie of the Year player and now coach, Jason Kidd is looking forward to making their first year in the league as their first year of winning the championship ring. To top it all off, the many teams that have traded and trained over the post-season to catch on to the demands of their fans for a championship trophy.

With the many teams giving the Miami Heat a run for their money, it is just right that they hustle up and double their efforts to maintain their crown. But in the end nothing can really determine what the end of the season holds, maybe the Heat will come out as the supreme overlords of the basketball world or will fall short of another year as the kings. But one thing fans and players of the Miami Heat know, this will be one amazing season.

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“Satisfied kami sa results. Mukhang alamna rin namin ang place namin next year. Magho-hall

of fame na kami sa second place.” - CIT Student

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Volume IV. No. 1 - JUNE - OCTOBER 2013 CSU @ 35: Sharing CSU Vision, Missionand Fostering unity through Academics, Socio-cultural, and Sports activities.

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Vision: Transforming lives by educating for the best.Mission: CSU is committed to transform the lives of people and communities through high quality instruction and innovative research, development, production, and extension.Core Values: Productivity Accessibility Compassion

Accountability Relevance ExcellenceApproved last October 30, 2013, CSU Board of Regents Effective 2nd Sem SY: 2013-2014

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