Focus 2nd Edition 2010 - Vol. 1 No.1

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VOL. 1 NO. 1 2nd Edition 2010

reverberates throughout school campus

A venture into the world of entrepreneurship and

advertising

The Jose Maria College: Raising the Banner of Excellence

1st Mass Communication Fest:A Display of Journalistic Works

MC Interns and theMedia Worldsee more exciting stories inside

Today not farewell but ‘til we see one another again JMARIANS serve

as Poll Watchdogs

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In this issue: Another school year has come to pass, a superb and undeniably one of the best years of the Jose Maria College. A peek into our long list of achievements shows that we have never faltered in fulfilling our mission to provide learning opportunities to the entire JMarian society.

As JMC’s flagship course, the Mass Communication Program has always endeavored to surpass classroom learning by providing students with a unique experience and by guiding them to put theories into practice.

At JMC, our students are encouraged to expose themselves to gain first- hand experience in media industries by closely working with professionals. As a center for information, we reinforce the principles of accuracy, honesty, fairness, balance and integrity in communication. We want them to approach stories with readers in mind, asking germane and meaningful questions, critically appraising and reviewing information they get, and writing with precision and credibility. We also endeavor to integrate research into the education of undergraduates.

We believe that the curricular changes made would better prepare our students for careers in media industries.

In the past few months, our students have made significant contributions to the College and the community which took place in the form of practicum and internships. They were able to produce journalistic works of professional quality. The activities and achievements in Research, Broadcasting, Journalism and Visual Communication courses showed a good display of the students’ ingenuity. The launching of Advertising and Entrepreneurship events prepared them for effective management problem-solving techniques and presentation capability; and gave them some early insights into the management and ownership aspects of running a media operation.

With all the Department’s remarkable feats, we would like to acknowledge the contributions and efforts of the faculty and staff who always walk the extra mile and keep their cups full so they could impart knowledge and share experiences with the students.

We are certain that the MassCom Department’s acomplishments are a strong indication that we have ignited the minds and hearts of our students as the future media professionals who will use their burning knowledge for the good of the country and the world.

MARIBEL S. LANTICSE, MSDCM AB MassCom Program Head

4-6 JMC: Raising the Banner of Excellence

7Butingting Trade Expo:

A venture into the world of entrepreneurship and advertising

8OEUVRE Broadcasting Network now

reverberates throughout school campus

9DAYAG in the service of the

JMC Community

12Taking a Break at the Garden of

Eden Restored

23 Trivia

10Royals Rule the Night

111st Mass Communication Fest: A

Display of Journalistic Works

13JMC, CJF Reach Out to Underserved

Kids

18 When Mother Nature Strikes Back

16-17Wazzup-Wazzup?

14Mass Com Studes Battle

Neck to Neck in Ad-Venture

15Sirs and Ma’ams in the

Limelight

19 JMC on Automated Polls

20 JMarians Join Poll Watch 2010

21 Entering the Media World

19 Automated Election:A Success or Failure?

22 Today

24 Editorial Board

FOCUS is the official newsletter of the Mass Communication Department of The Jose Maria College and is published in Davao City, Philippines. All articles and information contained in this publication

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Enclosed inside a remarkable compound along the Phil-Japan Friendship Highway, JMC offers students beautiful school grounds, lovely places to eat and converse, state of the art amenities, and most of all, a safe and nurturing environment that puts every parent at ease. Hundreds of parents and their children are discovering this pearl of a campus located in the suburbs of Davao City, right beside the Davao International Airport.

Parents of Jose Maria College pre-school students fall in love with the school’s warm manage-ment of the pre-school department. Parents feel that their children are in good hands in the close, homey atmosphere of JMC pre-school classes and the congenial student- teacher- parent relationship that is developed during the school year. The many fun events and activities of the department is designed so that preschoolers are able to develop self-confidence to face the world they live in. The department boasts of a well-stocked pre-school library and a safe playground right in the lobby of the JMC building

GRADE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL Quality education is a number one priority with JMC. Its students consistently score high in national aptitude examinations. Many of the classrooms are air-conditioned. Both the grade school and high school departments have computer laboratories, a speech lab and a well-stocked library. The school also boasts of a huge gymnasium and a grand area for big events.

COLLEGE Younger than many colleges and universities in the region, Jose Maria College is consistently ranking among the best. Its college departments are earning a reputation of distinction and merit in the region.

COLLEGE COURSES OFFERED: • BS in Civil engineering • BS in Accountancy

A number of students of this program have passed the Certified Bookkeeper Examination given by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers which qualifies them for practice in the United Kingdom and other European countries.

• BS in Psychology • BS in Social Work • BS in Computer Science • BS in Information Technology • BS in Commerce Major in Management Accounting • Bachelor of Secondary Education Majors in Math and English • Bachelor of Elementary Education

The department has achieved for the past two years a 100% pass rate on Licensure Examination for Teachers.

• AB Mass Communication • AB English • AB Theology • 2 years diploma in Computer Technician (NC II Hardware Servicing) • 786 Hours Caregiving NC II

The program has achieved a consistent 100% pass rate on Caregiver TESDA NC II examination

REMARKABLE MASS COMMUNICATION PROGRAM

JMC is notable for the quality of its mass communication program. The outstanding multi-media facilities of Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy’s own TV,radio and print network are at the disposal of JMC’s mass communication department, ensuring that its graduates are skilled and ready for employment and leadership in the field of print and broadcast journalism. One of its notable learning exposure programs is a media tour of big media networks based in Metro Manila. Students are able to see

media professionals in action, actual media coverage, and they are able to learn by one-on-one dialogue with media professionals.

HIGH SCHOOL AND GRADE SCHOOL LITERARY ACHIEVEMENTS The competitive edge of JMC’s Mass Communication program is reflected even in the development of the journalistic and literary talents of its high school students. Students Abigail B. Cabusas won first place in the Speak- Up Extemporaneous Speaking contest held at the University of the Philippines, Davao City in the school year 2009-2010. Sebastian Fournier also won first place in the Editorial Writing in YMCA Inter High School Competition. Mary Angelene G. Granada won second place in the Essay Writing competition for the same event and YMCA and Cherrielyn R. Torejas won second place for Photojournalism in the Division Schools Press Conference. JMC also won first place in the 2010 Mindanao Youth forum held at BS Camp Malagos, Davao City.

The Grade School department has also made an outstanding show at the Divisions Schools Press Conference of the year 2009-2010. ....................................................................................................................1st Place : Ralf Vincent G. Bajo (Grade 6 Orion) Quiz Bowl....................................................................................................................2nd Place : John Vincent B. Cabusas (Grade 6 – Lyra) Sports News Writing....................................................................................................................2nd Place : Jella Faith O. Calupcupan (Grade 6 – Orion) Feature Writing....................................................................................................................2nd Place : Mildan John D. RomeroThe same remarkable performance was also seen in the grade school department’s participation in the YMCA Academic Olympiad.....................................................................................................................Champion : Ralf Vincent G. Bajo (Grade 6 Orion) Essay Writing Contest....................................................................................................................Champion : Ralf Vincent G. Bajo (Grade 6 – Orion) Poster Making Champion : Justine May F. Cardona (Grade 6 – Orion) Declamation....................................................................................................................2nd place : John Vincent B. Cabusas (Grade 6 – Lyra) Quizbowl....................................................................................................................3rd place : Zephaniah S. Dela Piedra (Grade 3 – Narra) Vocal Solo

JMC: Raising the Banner of Excellence

Television news production

A few years ago, Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy had a remark-able vision: to establish an educational institution where children would be molded into law-abiding, God-fearing,

spiritually and morally upright individuals in the sight of God and man. Pastor Apollo longed to provide a cocoon where students learn in an atmosphere of genuine love and discipline, imbibing into themselves a strict standard of excellence and an ingrained compassion for fellowman and community. This institution would be called the Jose Maria College (JMC).

BEAUTIFUL COMPOUND

MISSION: “The Jose Maria College is a world-class educational institution committed to harnessing the potentials of the youth based on the principles of spirituality, righteousness, harmony, productivity, patriotism, and ecological integrity through academic and non-academic preparations in the spirit of genuine sharing, fellowship, and trust in the Divine Providence.”

A NON-SECTARIAN INSTITUTION JMC has a very generous scholarship program. The institution supports hundreds of beneficiaries of the Children’s Joy Foundation and accepts academic and athletic scholars. It upholds equal education for all and has no restrictions against a student’s race, cultural background, or religion, being a non-sectarian institution. Foreign students find a home away from home inside the JMC campus. The institution also has an affordable tuition fee, making quality education more accessible to more people.

PRE-SCHOOL

Pre-schoolers showed off their talent during the “Eh Kasi Batang Pinoy” event.


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The JMC Mass Communicators have once again proven their creativity and wit as they launched Butingting ’09, a semestral trade expo with the theme

“Economic Activity through Stability and Sustainability”.

The event was a joint effort of the students from MC 107 – Advertising and Marketing Principles, Marketing 112 – Principles of Marketing and IT 412 – Business Enterprise and Process. The theme of the expo spoke of alternative means and ways to attain business stability since fiscal crisis is a global dilemma that hurts most businesses around the nation and the world today.

Marketing advisers Mr. Mark Roel Narreto and Ms. Joy Callao graced the ribbon cutting which formally opened the event.

Stratique, Supernova, Zionate and Slique were the entries from BSBA. IT representatives flaunted Add-onz, Bo--botskii and D.J.H.S Fliques. Jerjades and Persona of the AB Mass Communication Dept. completed the 9 competing companies.

Butingting ’09 aimed at enhancing the students’ knowledge about marketing and advertising, and develop-ing their strategic abilities. The contenders decorated their respective booths and exhibited stylish items such as person-alized button pins, flip-flops, key holders, stuff toys, brace-lets, earrings and hand-made notepads. They were judged not only by how they presented their products; financial man-agement was one important aspect they got to look into. Judges of the trade expo were Engr. Sharon Ordoyo, BSIT and BSCS Program Head, Mr. Franklin Cuadrillero, Ad-

vertising Instructor of Philippine Women’s College and was also known as DJ Frankie of 103.5 WOW Ninduta ah!, and Mr. Ian Noel Aviles, Marketing Officer of AHA Productions.

Papa Frankie praised the effort exerted by the participants while ‘wows’ and ‘ows’ were heard from the spectators and the judges who were simply amazed by the students’ creativity. The teachers ended up taking home items like button pins with their shout-out statements and some even had their pictures on them.

After the three-day affair, all the items were al-most sold out. Super Nova was awarded as Best in Market-ing Booth. First runner up was Zionate, Jerjades landed 3rd-while DJHS Fliques ended in the 4th spot. Bobotskii bested others for Best Product Display, followed by DJHS Fliques, Supernova garnered 3nd place and Zionate landed 4th.

Butingting trade expo 2009 served as an avenue to prepare the students by harnessing their potentials in these two impotant fields that they may one day venture into the world of entrepre-neurship and advertising equipped with all the skills to succeed.

By: Moonyeen P. Verzosa

Butingting Trade Expo:

A venture into the world

of entrepreneurship and advertisingoATHLETIC PROGRAM

Sports have always been an important component of JMC student’s development. Pastor Apollo firmly believes that when the youth is given a sufficient outlet for their energy and talents, they will stay away from drugs, gangs and other detrimental activities. Recently, JMC won through the division competitions to qualify for the CHED National Games 2010. Students Erianne Mabelle C. Alcordo, won Gold for Chess event, CHED National Games 2010; Algie A. Modina and Mary Rose M. Sevilla won Bronze for the same event. The JMC Volleyball Team also participated as a competitor in this national meet.

QUALITY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM

The institution’s social responsibility is also a remarkable facet of the college as it takes its cue from the leadership of its foun-der and president, Pastor Apollo, who is a well- known humani-tarian. Students, faculty and staff participate in regular and well-rounded community service programs that instill true compassion for the less fortunate and concern for the environment in its par-ticipants. It is active in the girl scout and boy scout program and strives towards sustainable application in all its activities at all times. JMC recently figured hugely in the Anti-smoking advocacy campaign of Davao City, receiving a recognition as one of the pro-active non- smoking schools in the city. As a direct result of the campaign, JMC enjoyed the visit of representatives from the People’s Committee on Healthbridge of Hanio, Vietnam and the Anti-Smoking Taskforce of Davao. Local government officials from different regions of the Philippines, together with lawyers from the UP Law Center also came to visit JMC in 2009. The school’s notable participation in the campaign also drew the attention of the Action on Smoking and

H e a l t h Foundation, t h e Southeast Asia Tobacco control Alliance of Sukhothai and Mukdaharn Provincial Health Offices of the Ministry of Health in Thailand whose representatives also came to visit the school..

By: Cecilia “Mite” Calzo

The JMC Kings in a championship game

JMC Volleyball team, the SMASHERS, representing Region XI in the National CHED Games.

JMC Chess Champ Erriane Mabelle Alcordo in a battle with other chess wizard.

‘Design to impress’. The participating booths display items for the trade expo

»»»»»The Participating Companies

Sharing God’s Blessings


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Writing is a rewarding and fulfilling profession. Aside from it allows the journalist to freely express his wits, it is a powerful vehicle to

shape other people’s minds by fulfilling its core func-tions which are to inform, educate, entertain and per-suade. As part of the goal of the Jose Maria College to produce skilled neophyte journalists, Intro to Media Writing (MC 105) class launched DAYAG, the MassCom Department’s News Service. DAYAG is the first Media Board of the Mass Communication program. It is the laboratory work of the MC students under Intro to Media Writing course. This is in application of the theories learned in MC 105 and aimed at preparing the young writers before they face real challenges in the Journalism world. In an interview, Mr. Mark Roel Narreto, MC 105 Instructor and Editorial Consultant of the publication said that ‘’Students are trained how to write because this is where they appreciate writing for different me-dia such as print, radio and television’’. Mr. Narreto also shared how the students vi- gorously worked for the success of Dayag. ‘’ The stu-dents feature campus stories and attend press confe-rences. They are trained to go outside the institution since this truly happens in the real world’’, he quipped. DAYAG has an opinion board intended for stu-dents, teachers and sources to air their views on cer-tain issues. According to Mr. Narreto, the publication also plays a big role in spreading information not just among the students under MC 105 class but throughout the JMC community as well.

‘’ It’s a big help because students should learn the basics of writing not only inside the classroom, but most importantly, they have to write for their audi-ence - these are the readers, the studentry of JMC. In fact, we are glad for the positive feedback that we are receiving from the students. It’s nice to see even the graders keep on updating themselves on what is going on inside and outside JMC through the Media Board, he closed. DAYAG is expected to continue serving the JMC community not only when the course is offered but throughout the year round.

In the service of the JMC CommunityBy: Jerby Ann Rose P. Oquias

“Oeuvre” is a French word which means a work of art and it symbolizes the wit and artistic minds of the people behind the microphone. Its tag-line “The Revolution of Arts in Communication” signi-fies a new way of communication equipped with the latest broadcast technology. The network operates on both the AM and FM bands with programs that allow the students to interact with the persons- on- board through texting their questions, sending requests, comments, and suggestions. 108.7 Cool FM with the tagline “Maki Jam Na!” allows the students to intermingle with the DJs and let them enjoy their favorite music. It also airs programs such as FM Balita sa Umaga, Jamming Hour, Morning Jam, Musikahan, Student’s How to, The Ex-plorer, Health Chat, Kenchikka, Most Requested Songs (MRS), and Afternoon Balita.

Alongside with Cool FM is the Network’s AM Radio Station DXMC 1435 Radyo Siete with the tagline “Una sa Kahanginan Alang sa Katawhan”. This gives the students the opportunity to be heard as it promises to stand on its credible, balanced and honest reporting. DXMC offers a wide array of news and public affairs pro-grams such as Balita sa Buntag, Baruganan, El Skwelahan, Musikahan, Sekreto ni Kokoy, Tug-ani ko Pinangga, Panikay-sikay sa Radyo, Negosyong Patok, and Ipasibaw sa Kahangi-nan. The men and women behind the Oeuvre Broad-casting Network are Christy Casilagan as DJ Chicklet, Jerby Ann Rose Quias as DJ Girly-girly, Judhanissi Calabroso as DJ Jaycee, Jeremiah Pancho as DJ Caliburn, Rallyn Joy Tabanao as DJ Alex, Precious Alvarez as DJ Camille and Lady Jade Can-ada as DJ Blow. This innovation provides the Mass Communication students the opportunity to learn and get themselves ac-quainted to the real world of media. The students believe that the introduction of the Oeuvre Broadcasting Network will prepare them for broadcast radio jobs should they pur-sue a career in radio broadcasting.

By: Christy Casilagan

Oeuvre BrOadcasting netwOrknow reverberates throughout school campus

The Radio/TV Production and Direc-tion (MC 107) class unveiled Oeuvre Broad-casting Network as the Mass Communicators In Action Society’s first radio broadcasting system.


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After weeks of thinking on what prom dress to wear, what tie, suit and shoes to choose, finally, the young ladies in their royal dresses and all the gentlemen in their best attire started coming in for the second College Ball of JMC.

Featuring the candle light and bequeathal ceremony, all the juniors and seniors brought a college atmosphere to one of the hotels in Davao City. The event was momentous as it gave the seniors the opportunity to pass on their responsibilities to the juniors who will be following their footsteps. Words of inspiration followed from Ms. Julieta Bravo, an AB English Professor, in which she reminded both the seniors and the juniors by saying, “The ultimate source of infinite inspiration is God Almighty. As graduates of JMC, be the shining examples of the Jmarian principles”. The ball kept rolling. The judges set the royal protocol and the etiquette was, ‘sit like a prince, eat like a

princess, walk like a queen, be gentle like a king’ and you would become a royal crowned with all the authority and power to rule the night.

Heartbeats almost stopped as announcement of winners came. Ms. Emilord P. Castromayor was declared the Queen of the Night while Dave Joseph Humangit was crowned as the King. Michael Ponce and Cheryl Cuizon were crowned as

the balls’ Prince and Princess . Mr. Kenneth Anino with his hippy dance moves won the heart of the judges and was awarded as King of the dance floor while Jerby Oquias was the Queen. The Best in Long Gown award was given to Richie Bilawan and the Best in Evening Suit was bagged by Mr. Michael Ponce. Ms. Gretchen Belleza and Mr. Joshua Adalid won Mr. and Ms. Congeniality.After the royals were enthroned, the stunning princes, dazzling princesses, and the majestic queens and kings rushed to the dance floor as the music blared throughout the ballroom hall and everybody was just busy dancing and taking pictures of themselves. The College Ball of JMC was a tremendous success. Sad, the ball was about to end. Indeed, it was a worthwhile celebration especially for those who had experienced the glamorous evening. It was a night where we were able to establish a strong relationship among ourselves and met new friends. To the seniors, kudos! To

the juniors, good luck and have a nice and blessed year ahead!

By: Emilord P. Castromayor Royals Rule the Night

The first Mass Com-munication Festi-val kicked off with a blast as students launched IPASIBAW - The Mass Commu-nication Semestral Press Conference. This year’s event revolved around the theme “Up-

holding Communication through Media Lit-eracy” which signaled the beginning of an annual Communi-cators’ fest. “Is Mother Earth in Peril?” was the main point of the press forum. Representatives from different sectors tackled concerns about climate change and environmental aware-ness. Among the speakers were Ms. Chelyn Torejas from the Sonshine Philippines Movement (SPM), Ms. Betty Cabaza-qrez, Executive Director of Kinaiyahan Foundation Incorporat-ed, and Hon. Leo “Happy L.A.” Avila III, First Dist. Councilor of Davao City, Co-Chairman of the Task Force on Climate Change, Chairman of the Sangguniang Panglungsod Committee on En-vironment and Natural Resources, and Head of Davao Gulf Environmental Protection Alliance. The second day of the fest featured the first Mass Communication Film Festival presented by the MC 112-Film

Theories and Appre-ciation Class entitled “PALABAS”. It showed two independent films of Mr. John Paul Seniel, a film maker and one of the se-nior correspondents of GMA Network in Davao City. The films were entitled Latus and Tandog sa Baryo

Sanghay. Latus depicted how teenage street girls in Davao City have been violated in their own homes by the man that should have given them utmost care and protection – their father. In the story, a single and simple mistake means a num-ber of whips and punches in return. Tandog sa Baryo Sanghay tackled the role of women in society.

Both films won an award in the Sine Rehiyon and Mindanao Film Festival. These film festivals aim to promote in-dependent films and Min-danaoan film makers who have truly proven their own exceptional talents and concepts when it comes to film- making. The festival also advo-cates the anti-piracy law. The event cul-minated with a photo exhibit dubbed as “On Visual Primacy: Rejuvenation at its best” presented by the MC114-Visual Communication students. It featured Davao City, its culture and rich heritage. Gracing the photo exhibit were Ms. Maribel Lanticse, the Mass Communication Program Head, Ms. Jeremie Fuentes – Photo Journalism Emissary, Kali-naw Arts Center, Mr. Romel Gestopa, Director of Students Af-fairs of the College Department, and Mr. Michael Anino, JMC Head Librarian. On the same day, the MC106-Broadcasting Principles and Practices Class presented a Radio Magazine and Radio Drama with a theme centered on the youth and their involve-ment in the upcoming 2010 elections. The production did not only intend to showcase the talents of the future radio DJs and commentators but to stimulate appreciation and participation from the audience. The three-day event was indeed a display of talents, intelligence, and ingenuity of the Mass Communication stu-dents who look forward to another grand MassCom week next year.

1st Mass Communication Fest

Mass Communicators In Action Society’s

oath taking ceremony

Film viewing at the Media Center

Ms. Betty Cabazaqrez sheds light on environmental issues

Live radio broadcast with DJ Al and DJ

Prescy

Charming Ladies of the night

Keep on dancing ‘til the party is over

The singing birds

The Prom King and Queen

Savoring the delicious dishes

A display of Journalistic Works


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Ma’am Juliet inspires students with her words of wisdom

Stunned and awed by the spectacle, the students felt

like they’re in God’s heaven on earth. Enormous mansions

resembling European castles looked very magnificent

and impressive. They just loved to see carefully selected

flowers, trees, and bushes growing in a perfectly landscaped

environment.

After the orientation, the retreat proper started

with an inspirational message by one of the Kingdom’s junior

ministers, Bro. Dan Marcus Lascano.

The event offered a full experience of the Garden of

Eden Restored, a place where the school founding president,

Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy, was born. The ambience and

solemnity of the place were truly perfect for the students to

reflect and discern how loving God the Father is calling them

to live in the real world and how they can continue to flourish

spiritually once they are away to face life.

After touring every corner of the magnificent garden,

the students together with the Guidance Councilor, Ms. Carina

Betana, went to the prayer house to offer up their special

requests, and for a forum. All of them had

the chance to express their expectations and

earnest desires especially that graduation day is

near.

It was such a great experience and a day to

bond with one another. Engrossed with the

beauty of the place, nobody wanted to leave but the bus had

to go.

JMC, CJF reach out to underserved kids

Reaching out to the less fortunate kids has always been the ob-

jective of The Jose Maria College. In partnership with the Children’s Joy

Foundation, an affiliate association of the Sonshine Philippines Move-

ment, hundreds of children benefited from the school’s regular gift giving

and feeding programs.

As a Christmas treat, the kids were fetched by the school shuttle

services from the mountainous area of Tamayong and brought them to

the JMC building where fun and games awaited them. The CJD ambas-

sadors shared food and spent time to play and laugh with the beneficia-

ries.

The steering committee, which was composed of different inter-

nal organizations and the Supreme Student Government, described the

event as immensely rewarding.

The administration and the students are always determined to ex-

tend their reach beyond the campus

grounds. With the support of

other organizations, they want

to continue to move further out

into the neighborhood and bring

joy and inspiration especially to the

most vulnerable members of society-

the little ones.

By: Christy Casilagan

Taking a BreakGarden of Eden Restored

at the

Presentation of the Covenant Policies

College students took a day break from their busy school schedules as they all traversed to the Covenant Mountain and Prayer Center

of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ The Name Above Every Name in Tamayong, Calinan Davao City.

by: Judahnissi Calobroso


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MASSCOM STUDES BATTLE NECK TO NECK IN AD-VENTURE

As staunch believers of the power of education, they learn and with their acquired knowledge they share and shape minds. The teachers are a strong pillar of every society; they are the living heroes of our lives. To acknowledge their dedication and commitment to the institution, the Jose Maria College honored the men and women who like candles, consume themselves to let others see the light of knowledge.

In this year’s celebration of the Teacher’s Day, the committee initiated

the very first search for ‘’Mr. and Ms. JMC Mentor 2010’’. With their stunning attire and remarkable presentation of talents, the teachers from the different levels wowed the audience and made a lasting impression that indeed, they are not only queens and kings inside the classroom but even on stage. After a thorough deliberation, M r . Nilo Morales and Ms. Shiel Babiera of the high school department were crowned as Mr. and Ms. JMC Mentor 2010. The program ended with gift giving, games and special numbers by some students from

the different departments. Teacher’s day is now one of the events that is looked forward to by the teachers and students alike for in this celebration their efforts are recognized, praised and admired. As committed mentors, they deserve every utmost respect for they give not only a part but the whole of their lives in order to fill every empty mind.

Happy Teacher’s Day!

FusionConcepts and Digi-minds of JMC, Leverage Inc., Azure Concepts and Creations and Ads-Horizon of Holy Cross completed the 5 competing teams.

The students’ artistic skills were displayed through their print, and 30-second

advertisements for radio and TV. FusionConcepts inventors Moonyeen Verzosa,

Lady Jade Canada and Christy Casilagan earned two thumbs up for their slogan

“Putting your imagination into Realization”.

With its striking tagline “Conquering the limits of your imagination”, Digi-minds

agency of Emilord Castromayor, Jerby Oquias and Judahnissi Calabroso bagged

the Best in Company profile award.

It was more than trophies and recognition. The fun learning experience made the event more inspiring and indeed, a remarkable one.

Digiminds

Sirs and Ma’ams in the Limelight‘ ’ A teacher i s a symbol of learning, a leader of

learners and a miracle of education.’ ’Phyllis C. Murray of EDWIZE

The proud WINNERS

Showcasing the talents of JMC mentors

Profile Presentation from AZURE Concepts and Creations of HCDC

Holy Cross bet introducing Leverage Inc.

Standing proud during company introduction.

With full confidence, Jerby Ocquias presented the

Digiminds Logo

Profile presentation for Fusion Concepts

The creative team of Digiminds

It’s a battle of creativity, aptitude and good

communication skills. The Mass Communication

students of Jose Maria College were making waves

in the 1st HCDC Invitational Inter-school advertising

congress called AD-VENTURE.


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1514 F O C U S F O C U S

GRADUATE SCHOOL AT JMC?

The JMC College Department is contemplating on the possibility of opening a graduate school next year,” said Dr. Romulo Ramirez, JMC’s Research Director. According to Dr. Ramirez, a graduate school department is very important in the accreditation of the school as well as for its transformation into a university in the near future which JMC has been progressively working on. He added that the graduate school that JMC will put up will focus more on non-traditional programs making it the only school that offers such courses next to the University of the Philippines.

HERE COME NEw COURSES!

The administration is anticipating the growth of the college department progressively in terms of programs starting this year. This is what the research department under Dr. Romulo Ramirez said in an interview. Bachelor of Science in Social Work is going to open this June 2010 while Bachelor of Science in Architecture is hoped to begin in June 2011. It is also looking forward to opening programs in line with other allied sciences such as Aeronautics and Management / Electronics and Communication Engineering.

JMC ACHIEVES 100% LET PASS RATE

JMC once more proved its academic excellence as the College of Education has achieved a 100% pass rate in the recent Licensure Exam for Teachers 2009. This only shows that the institution has fully equipped the graduates with the necessary knowledge to achieve excellence in their chosen profession Mr. Leonie Cris Bajenting and Mr. Ryan Lee Me-sias, who graduated cum laude in March 2009 and are currently teaching at the institution’s high school depart-ment, expressed their heartfelt gratitude to their loving

parents, for the heartwarming support of the administra-tion and most especially to Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy for giving them the opportunity to be part of the great institu-tion through scholarship.

JMC likewise maintains a consistent 100% pass rate on TESDA National Certificate II examination – an ex-amination that Caregivers need to pass in order to work abroad.

Kudos to all the passers! Continue to strive for excellence and always bring glory to JMC!

LATEST ENGINEERING FACILITY ONLY IN JMC!

JMC now owns the latest compression machine in Mindanao which is the most important equipment in the en-gineering program. This state-of-the-art equipment which is from India makes JMC’s Engineering laboratory as one of the most functional, and competitive laboratories in the city. While other institutions have a single unit compression machine, this new acquisition of the engineering depart-ment is a two-unit machine that has a capacity of 50 tons. In the recent research updates laid by Dr Romulo Ramirez, JMC’s research director, the College at present offers the most complete laboratory not just in Davao City, not just in Mindanao but in the whole country. After all the applications of the college of engineering for recognition, finally the program will be getting its full recognition this year after the final ocular inspection in the equipment and laboratory. The institution as well is doing a constant monitoring on the status of the Engineering graduates that were sent to Cebu last November for their six-month review and preparations for the upcoming Civil Engineering Board Exam this May 2010 to ensure, if not a 100% pass rate ,at least a good pass rate percentage.

FYI: The research department is an institutional department that conducts research studies for academic purposes and school development. There are two sub-categories under research: 1. Academic Research – It pertains to student research. Students are required to conduct study in their own field of interest.

2. Institutional Research – It is concerned on institutional development, on the programs that the college will have(courses), school development, feasibility and linkages.

The Faculty research is a special part of research that takes part in both academic and institutional research.

Wazzup Wazzup?JMC Updatesby: Gretchen B. Cañedo


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The LET Passers

Not too long ago, the whole country was struck by

twin typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng. They hit the Philippines at a time when the country was still reeling from the impact of the global financial and economic crisis. In a matter of ten days, these cyclones wreaked havoc in Northern Philippines. Typhoon Ondoy, whose international name is Ketsana, started devastating the country on September 26, 2009. Due to its heavy rainfall, Metro Manila was drowned in less than six hours. Floods rose at an unusually fast rate, taking only thirty minutes to reach six feet deep. Many Filipinos were forced to climb to their rooftop where they remained for twenty hours at least before rescue came their way. The flood destroyed many properties. Homes and other means of livelihood were left beyond repair. Evacuation centers were overcrowded with sick and frail people. Unbelievable as it may seem but just a week later, Typhoon Pepeng (Parma) threatened to cause further destruction as it headed towards Northern Philippines once more. It spared Metro Manila this time, however, northern provinces like Catanduanes and Cagayan were not that lucky. Many trees were uprooted by fierce winds, infrastructures were damaged and lives were taken. Pepeng stayed for few days and seriously flooded La Union, Benguet and Pangasinan. The aftermath is a vision of not just devastated areas but also devastated spirits. Many people died; a thousand families left homeless. According to the October 16 consolidated report of the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC), the total cost of damage from the two typhoons reached 21.29 billion. The cost of damage to agriculture accounted for 64.8% of the total, and infrastructure, 35.1%. About 7.43

million were affected in the country’s 12 regions, including Metro Manila. The total number of casualties is 1,435 wherein 773 died, 574 were injured and 88 were missing. After the flood that almost washed out several cities and provinces in the northern part of the country, another flood came in. It was a totally different flood. It was an outpour of assistance from different sectors. The response of the Filipinos was overwhelming as they sent in monetary donations and relief goods. This simple act of kindness to rebuild lives spread like wildfire across the nation.Non-stop operation took place to deliver relief goods in various affected areas which were hardly reached due to damaged roads. Relief goods rained on them from helicopters. It was a most welcome downpour for the victims after

their traumatic experience from the typhoon. Thousands of volunteers piled up in relief centers to help repack loot bags. One of these organizations was the Jose Maria College in cooperation with Sonshine Media Network International.The Philippines has experienced to date one of the strongest blows of nature’s wrath. Practically the whole of Luzon region was submerged in murky water that later turned

into mud. But one positive thing came out of this tragedy. It is the fact that

we, Filipinos, have once again come together and helped thousands of the victims of these calamities. The heartwarming and overflowing generosity of most of the Filipinos has moved mountains. This alone is more than enough to give hope to the victims of the catastrophe. From this mishap, Ondoy and Pepeng should wake all of us up from our deep slumber. If there’s anything that our society should learn from what has happened, it’s that nature’s wrath knows no social class, no educational attainment, and no position of power. It’s time for us to protect and preserve our environment. With the sudden change of climate and global warming, more disasters can happen. Now, as I look back, I would like to think all that had happened were just one of the

sci-fiction movies I have seen before; that it was just a scene from The Day After Tomorrow, Twister and 2012, but it’s not.However, no matter what happens, one thing still is mightier than the rage of nature - it is the resiliency of the Filipino people. We shall weather more storms and stand up victoriously with God’s guidance and mercy.

When Mother Nature Strikes Back by: Jerby Ann Ocquias

Automated elections! Finally, the Philippines em-barked on the first automated polls. It’s wonderful to note that a third world country like ours is now ‘hi-tech’ though some of the machines crashed on the day of the elections.

Authored by Bagumbayan Presidential bet Senator Richard “Dick” Gordon, it was believed to be the only way to eliminate electoral fraud in the country. Was it really a vehicle for a clean, honest and cred-ible election? Well, I don’t want to talk about how trustworthy it was to yield accurate results. What I want to stress is how excited the Filipino people were to go out and vote using the Precinct Count Optical Scan or PCOS machines.

Since it’s the first in the history of the Philippines, the fervor came to a head early in March as mock elections were held at universities and colleges across the country not only to determine who deserved to be elected President of this nation but also to educate the student voters on how to use the machines on the automated polls.

At Jose Maria College, a mock election was held spearheaded by the Communication Arts Club and the Su-preme Student Government. Compared to manual voting, computerized polls gave a fresh touch to the electoral process of the Philippines. Just shade the circle beside the name of the candidate, then feed the ballot to the machine and you’re done.

Simple and quite impressive. The turnout of voters on Election Day was remarkably high because the people were not just excited to elect a new president; many were also inter-ested to see how the PCOS machine looked like.

The 2010 automated election was claimed to be generally peaceful. How much voter fraud was there? Only Smartmatic and some powerful heads know. It might be a credible one. It might be an incredibly clean and well-imple-mented automated cheating.

May 10, 2010 marked a new page in the Philippine history. The very first computerized election was conducted amidst several technical glitches prior to and during the Election Day. This aimed to veer away from the usual cheat-ridden manual elections of the past.

Even before the May polls came, there were already doubts and fears raised by different sectors. Experts and non-experts alike were questioning the integrity of the system, which the Commission on Elections has adopted in adherence to the law on automation passed by Congress.

I can’t deny the fact that like most of the critics, I was doubt-ful of the new election process. Given the fact that we were new to this, there were rumors that it’s hackable and a lot of people believed that we’re not yet fully prepared for an electronic process. As a member of the young sector, I participated in the re-cently concluded election. Sad to say, the process failed my expec-tations. When I got to my precinct around 9 o’clock in the morning, the place was annoyingly crowded. People were pushing one another just to get a priority number. There were only 5 PCOS machines in the school where I voted, so it took me 5 hours just to get my hands on my ballot.

All the while, I was thinking that it would be an easier and faster procedure because all we had to do was to properly shade the ovals corresponding to the names of the candidates we would vote for, so I supposed it wouldn’t take much time.

In my own observation, one big problem that Comelec should take note for future reference is the number of the PCOS (Pre-cinct Count Optical Scan) they should provide per location. In our province, 6 precincts shared 1 PCOS machine. Not to mention, several senior citizens needed much time to fill out their ballots.

Hundreds of voters piled up in their own precincts but be-cause of the long queue, uncomfortable weather, and defective PCOS machines that had caused severe delays in some polling precincts, many decided to go home and refused to vote.

Disenfranchisement among voters was also heavy. Accord-ing to the Center for People Empowerment in Governance, the disen-franchised are those who were prevented from voting because their names could not be found in the voter’s list.

Other problems were mix-up in the delivery of ballots, long wait due to slow voting, ballot feeding jams and some members of the Board of Election Inspectors who were not that equipped for the automation.

The most dramatic improvement in the elections was in the counting and tabulating of votes which occurred at unprecedented speed. Early tabulations were available within hours of the polls’ clos-ing and significant numbers were reported by midnight of Election Day. As a matter of fact, there had been proclamation of local winners just within 24 hours. Due to the faster election procedure, some claimed that the chance of cheating was minimal. I just hope so.

Despite the setbacks, in general, we can say that the first au-tomated poll was not a failure; it was not a spectacular success either. For now, all we have to do is wait for the results of the Philippines’ first automated election which will seal the country’s fate in the next six years.

By: Moonyeen P. Verzosa

The aftermath of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng

Residents trying to save their families.

JMc on automated PollsAutomated Election:

A Success or Failure?


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guidelines that the PCOS machine should be re-zeroed before Election Day despite the school principal’s contradiction. Fortunately, the BEI Chairman agreed to do the manual count and the re-zeroing. True to their commitment, Earl Evange-lio, Ryanlee Mesias, and Aila Palma Gil re-ported early at 6:00 A.M. in their respective precincts. Joel Masillones,Keith Ibarra and Ma’am Bravo as relievers started their poll watch duty later during the day. Aila Palma Gil who was with the PPCRV Voter’s Assistance Desk (VAD) group com-plained about the COMELEC’s failure to provide them with the complete voters list early in the morning when the voters were

already crowding inside the school premises. Accord-ing to her, the voter’s list was given by the COMELEC already late in the afternoon at 4:30.As a result, many registered voters particularly the new ones were not able to cast their votes. The JMC PPCRV volunteers who stayed with the BEI’s until dawn to wait for the actual transmission of results and to escort the BEI’s to the City Board of Canvassers really felt so excited about their experience in such a historic event-the first automated national and local elections in the Philippines.

JMARIANS joinPOLL WATCH 2010

Love of country and the earnest desire to serve as poll watchers in the first

Philippine Automated election led a number of JMC teachers and students to join the Philippine Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting(PPCRV) in Davao City for Poll Watch 2010. Mr.Ryanlee Mesias,Earl Evangelio,Joel Masillones,Keith Ibarra,Aila Palma Gil and Ms.Julieta Bravo attended the briefing and organization meet-ings held at the San Pedro Audi-torium-the PPCRV-Davao Head-quarters last May 3-5,2010 6-9:00 P.M.The JMC PPCRV volunteers witnessed the testing and sealing of the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) ma-chines on May 9, 2010 at the Magallanes Elementary School their assigned voting center from two to five o’clock in the afternoon. The members of the Board of Election Inspec-tors (BEI) really found it difficult to assemble all the parts of the PCOS because accordingly, it was not in-cluded in their training. However, the BEI was able to complete the PCOS set-up with the use of the manual. After the feeding of the ten test ballots, Ms. Bravo had to insist to the BEI that a manual counting of the test ballots results should be done right after the printing of the results by the PCOS to find out whether both results tally and to prove that the PCOS memory card had no defects. She was prompted to make the demand because the BEI Chairman and the School Principal said that it was not necessary. Ms.Bravo also sug-gested based on the PPCRV

Filled with excitement and apprehension but equipped with knowledge and training from our Alma Mater, we stepped out of the four corners of the institution to experience the real pressure of the media world.

Being newbies in the field, it felt great being served and respected by the people around us. However, we know by heart that with this respect comes a big responsibility and we vow to fully commit ourselves to this duty once we graduate. A big thanks to the people who have shared so much learning and wisdom with us. To our JMC, SMNI, DXRD and Mindanao Times mentors, our heartfelt gratitude.

On-the-Job Training at Sonshine Media Network International where we were accompanied by the SMNI news team in gath-ering stories.

Internship at DXRD Sonshine radio where we went on- board for the live news program Busina. Seriously, we could speak the Visayan dialect fluently but writing stories in our own dialect was totally different. It was quite hard but fun.

Producing journalistic work at Mindanao Times. The mandate was “stories must be on time” so we never stopped gathering news for the next day’s publication.

Entering the Media World

Ms. Julieta I. Bravo and Aila Grace Palmagil took a break from the tiring

voting process.

The poll watchdogs during the PPCRV Testing and sealing of PCOS machines.


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Today, I hear laughter, and see bright smiles and tears falling. Today, I go up on stage with an unexplainable emotion, that finally, I march and receive the ultimate symbol of my academic achievement. Today signals the beginning of another chapter of my life. Yes, today is my graduation day. The feeling is unexplainable for the reason that I don’t feel like leaving my Alma Mater. JMC has become my second home. For four years, our mentors have walked the extra mile for us; guided us as we spent days and nights beating our requirements and deadlines. I can’t hold back my tears as I recall how my beloved institution has cared so much to mold all of us into becoming great individuals by equipping us with all the knowledge that we should possess in order to face the world with confidence and courage. Today, with our graduation gown, we march with heads held high, grateful that through the years we have kept within ourselves the valor to carry on; thankful to our friends with whom we shared our joys and pains, to our mentors who filled our empty minds and to our parents for their support, love and sacrifices for us. Today, they are extremely proud of us. This day, my spirit has been inspired; my vision has been redirected as I listen to the message of the School President, Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy, who, with his excellent example has led all of us into believing in ourselves and in our capacity to achieve our dreams. As the guest speaker of today’s commencement exercises, CHED Chairman Dr. Emmanuel Y. Angeles recognizes the members of the faculty and the parents for being the real heroes in the lives of the students. As the graduates, we are able to express how grateful we are to our family for walking with us until this precious day with our simple token of gratitude.

It pains me to say farewell but this day must come to an end. However, this graduation day is not really the end. This is the beginning of more challenges that we are going to face and win as we venture into the world. We have the diploma and we now consider ourselves educated minds. With this, we are tasked not only to earn wealth, fame, honor and prestige for ourselves but as responsible citizens of this nation, we have the task to serve this nation in the best way we can. Let me quote Thomas John “Tom” Brokaw, a television journalist and author saying: “You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as your ticket to change the world.” On this note and with the legacy left to us by our beloved Alma Mater, the Jose Maria College, we can be agents of change, yes we can be by using our burning knowledge to change the world. Lastly, all the friendships will last. To all my colleagues, wherever our destiny may take us, let us not forget to look back and recognize this great institution and the people who have become part of our lives. May we all walk in triumph ‘til we see one another again.

Congratulations to batch 2009-2010!

Did you know that...

odayBy: Gretchen B. CañedoT

what is the only food that doesn’tspoil? as in NEVER spoils???- HONEY

... A vulture will never attack a human or animal that is moving.

... All polar bears are left-handed.

... An ant’s sense of smell is as good as a dog’s.

... An eagle can kill a young deer and fly away with it.

... An elephant’s trunk contains more than 50,000 muscles.

... An Octopus has 3 hearts!

…that bamboo is actually a grass and not a tree

…that a chameleon’s tongue is twice the length of its body.

…According to German Researchers, the risk of heart attack is higher on monday than

any other day of the week.

... 13 laughs is the average number of laughs per person each day!

…A Dragon fly has 28,000 EYES!!!

what do bullet proof vests, fire escapes, windshield

wipes and laser printers all have in common?

- ALL INVENTED BY WOMEN

if you were to spell out numbers, how far will

you go until you would find the letter “A”?

- ONE THOUSAND

There are too many things and events that we don’t pay much attention to. Trivia is an extraordinary bit of knowledge that is fun to read and share with others.


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F O C U S24

Associate Editor

Moonyeen P. Verzosa

Contributors

Layout artistsGilbert L. GetuyaJonard R. Falcon

dept. HeadMaribel Lanticse, MSDCM

dean of collegeDr. Ildefonso L. Betana Sr.

school administratorNelia Q. Canada, MAED

PresidentRev. Apollo C. Quiboloy

* Butingting Trade Expo:A venture into the world of entrepreneurship and advertising* MassCom Studes BattleNeck to Neck in Ad-Venture* When Mother Nature Strikes Back* Automated Election:A Success or Failure?* Entering the Media World

Gretchen B. Cañedo

Editors-in-Chief

* Wazzup-Wazzup? JMC Updates* Today

Jerby Ocquias* DAYAG in the service of the JMC Community* Sirs and Ma’ams in the Limelight* JMC on Automated Polls

Emilord Castromayor* Royals Rule the Night

Judahnissi Calobroso* JMC, CJF Reach Out to Underserved Kids

Christy Casilagan* OEUVRE Broadcasting Network now reverberates throughout school campus* 1st Mass Communication Fest: A Display of Journalistic Works* Taking a Break at the Garden of Eden Restored

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