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Gawad Yesot Pisara Pay Tribute to Outgoing Educ FacultyBy Wilfred Glenn Catud
THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF THE COLLEGE
OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTS held its bi-
annual Gawad Yesot Pisara last September at the
Ozanam Building AVR, holding the theme
Responding to Challenges and Changes through
Synergy.
Aside from the faculty members of the Edu-cation Department present, a guest speaker was
present in the person of Ms. Roma Estrada. Estrada
is a graduate of Bachelor of Secondary Education,
major in English, nishing it magna cum laude, batch
. She gave a small talk about the hardships she
has gone through after her graduation from Ad-
amson University until she managed to win a job po-
sition at Manila Science High School as an English
teacher for the students in the Seventh Grade. ACerticate of Appreciation was presented to Ms. Es-
trada after her talk.
Afterwards, a presentation from the eleven
graduating Student Teachers, the so-called
Octoberians, about their endeavours in their Prac-
tice Teaching subject for the past ve months was
presented. The outgoing Student Teachers are com-
posed of Airabel Jamisola (BSED-SS), Karyn Joanne
Suarez (BEED), Mitchie Bermudes (BEED), Archie
Lorica (BSED-ENG), Jonalyn Hermosa (BSED-ENG),
Mary Joy Bananola (BSED-ENG), John Ulysses Moro-
ta (BEED), Randell Ian Tolosa (BEED), Julie Daylo
(BSED-ENG), John Joshua Ganzon (BSED-SS), Gabri-
elle Marie Sordan (BEED) and Roniela Angela Arabi-
ana (BEED-SPED). GAWAD / P
By Sarah Joyce Dizon
Agitated studes conduct rally
outside AdU about "pork"
ADAMSONIANS FIGHTING
FOR THE ABOLISHMENT
OF PORK BARREL, but sur-
prisingly they are the only
ones who stands for what
they believe. Out of curiosi-ty I took a picture of them
alongside of the university.
I laughed at them
because of the numbers, or
should I say the people they
have standing for what
they are trying to dissemi-
nate. Only 3 out of 10 col-
lege students are aware
what is Pork Barrel, one
factor is we are not aect-
ed neither I dont care be-
cause I am not paying any
taxes yet. Hold on, arent
we supposed to give our
views about the nation
issue because our paren
are the ones suering
this issue and sooner or la
er wed be paying taxes b
cause soon well be workinand be paying more tha
we received in a day.
However, others a
aware but do not give a
importance because a
suming that the gover
ment will not hear nor li
ten to it.
And to give info
mation about this Pork Ba
rel, heres my though
PORK BARREL / P
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Another seminar with the theme "Developing th
Youth as Netizens and Citizens of a Humane Soci
ety" held last July 17, 2013, Wednesday, at the OZ AVR
was organized by Adamson University Young Educator
Association (AUYEA) for the education students.
This is the continuation of the last seminar enti
tled "Netizenship: Etiquette in The Internet", the re
source speaker was Ms. Elena Estarez, the OSA Directress of Adamson University. She talked about how to
develop leadership among education students insid
and outside and out of the technological world. To sum
marize, teachers should be empowered with leadership
because these leaders will mold today's generation who
are highly engaged in technology.
Overall, the seminar successfully ended with th
closing remarks of Ms. Karen Leron, the Vice-Presiden
of AUYEA. The organization is looking forward to or
ganize more seminars for education students.
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GAWAD / PThe Deans Listers were also given awards
during the event; among the awardees, around %
belonged to the Fourth Year Level, while the re-
maining % were from the Second Year Level.
They received certicates as tokens of appreciation.
As dinner was served, an intermission num-
ber of Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat wasgiven by Zeus David Arjona (BSED-ENG) and Ms.
Jamisola, who gave her testimonial of her endeav-
ours as she undertook her Practice Teaching subject.
Just as everyone was almost done with the
dinner, a tribute video about a very inuential facul-
ty member of the Education Department started
playing. It was a tribute video signaling the retire-
ment of Dr. Teodora Biazon-Asidao. Maam Dory,
as she is fondly called by those close to her, has beenthe professor of some Education students on sub-
jects such as Assessment of Student Learning, Social
Dimensions of Learning, and major subjects for Ele-
mentary Education students such as Hom Econom-
ics. Having reached the mandatory retirement age
(and having completed her Doctorate), Maam Dory
had to go. After the tribute video, two songs were
oered for her. First was Paano Kita Mapasasala-
matan? by Jonalyn Hermosa (BSED-ENG), while
owers were given to her by the remaining Student
Teachers; then, Carla Clariz Cobarrubias (BSED-
MAPEH) and Nikki April Ytac (BSED-MATH) sang
Thanks to You as Maam Dory was given gifts this
time. A question and answer portion later followed,
culminating the tribute montage.
NETIZENS: PART TWOBy Juhaela Hadjinor
LAST OCTOBER 2, Wednesday, Adamson Universit
Young Educators Association (AUYEA) held their annu
al Quiz Bee at FRC Adamson University Students Cen
ter. Some of the ocers of AUYEA surveyed and en
couraged all education students to join the event. Thi
Quiz Bee is not what the students are used to wherei
contestants compete individually; instead it is now
group activity. AUYEA believes that two heads are bet
ter than one. The said event started past three o'cloc
QUIZ BEE / P
Annual Quiz Bee for
Young EducatorsBy Cyrille Irish Quejada
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NEWSCHILDRENS FATE IN THE HANDS OF THE MILF:
LIBERTY TO LEARN DIMINISH BY THE WAR IN MINDANAO
THE SITUATION IN SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES get complicated by
the existence of dozens of dierent armed groups, some advocat-
ing Islamic statehood due to the ongoing kidnappings in Minda-
nao, Jonathan Head reports.
The on-going war in Mindanao aects many people in
Zamboanga City, especially the women and their children. Most of
them are victims of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), and
many were afraid to leave their houses. The war became horrible
as every hour goes by and many people died because of it.
Educational institutions in the area no longer existed be-
cause other children couldnt concentrate in studying anymore
due to the traumatic experiences they had encountered from the
hands of the MNLF ghters. Others were afraid to attend schools
because of the tendency that they become victims too. The eager
ness of the children to learn would collide because of it. Teachers
couldnt start regular classes because the other rooms were used
as evacuation centers. The war in Mindanao has become a hin-
drance to young children to study in school and live simple lives.
PORK BARREL / P1
The nation continually pushes dierent protests against corruption just when the Php 10-billion Napoles
Scam was opened to the public. It was clearly stated that the system in the Philippines is rotten; the govern-
ment itself is stealing from us. Moreover, when Pnoy has had Php 13Trillion Pork Barrel.
Right after the biggest protest The Million People March, Edsa Tayo at Forward March it seems that thegovernment was not aected after all. President Aquino is still in denial that his people are thieves and de-
fending his hokus pokus corruption.
The basic institution of every nation is the family that includes best government assistance, full pledge medi-
cation from public hospitals and a supportive education from government schools for the next youth genera-
tion, lets join hands in ring out the administration who prots from what our parents are paying. Abolish the
Pork Barrel, let our voices be heard and be knowledgeable about this.
Photo by David Swanson
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EDITORIAL
THE NEW PROMULGATED POLICY NO PERMIT, NO
EXAM FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014, is contradic-tory to the Universitys taglines School for the socially
disadvantaged and Education with a heart.
The students were taken by surprise because of
the poor dissemination of information. The noticeshould have been formally announced or posted at the
beginning of the school year so that the students, as
well as their parents, are prepared by the least. Howev-
er, the policy was only announced by the professors aweek before the scheduled preliminary examinations.
The policy states that students who are unable
to pay their tuition fees before and during the prelimi-
nary examinations itself wont be allowed to take anexamination in all their subjects. Although, students
can ask for a temporary permit at the Finance Oce,
this temporary permit will only be allowed for the pre-
liminary period. Without this, students may take anexam but their grades wont be recorded unless a per-
mit is presented. Points have been raised for the imple-mentation of this policy. Among them is the fact that,
Adamson University is a Catholic private institution andstudents should therefore pay their tuition fees on
time. Secondly, there are students who take prelimi-
nary examinations without paying their tuition fees,
and then drop those subjects during the midterm peri-od. Due to this, the university loses their funds. These
reasons are believed to trigger the Administration to
implement the said policy.
The policy is clear enough but it is not suitablefor everyone. Some students are not alarmed by this
because they have enough money to pay the fees, but
how about those who are nancially unstable? These
students, in reality, compromise a greater portion ofthe students body. Who suer the most from this ab-
rupt change in policies? Should we not consider those
students who rely on income that come only every end
of the month, say for example, those who depend o
funds from parents abroad? How else could he/she ge
hold of money to pay for fees on time?
As part of the receiving end of the No Permit
No Exam Policy, we strongly disagree to this seeming
ly unjust policy. As a matter of fact, lots of students disagree, too. They even gave their own opinions
reactions about this. One student said that Adamso
University is bound on Vincentian values which dictat
that this institution is a school for the poor. It is noethical to mandate this kind of policy and promulgat
improperly. Teachers dont need the permits but ra
ther, the answers on the examinations. Besides, th
policy has been abolished long ago and this should no
exist anymore.
Education is a right not a privilege. Therefore
students should be allowed to take examinations wit
or without the permit. Money is not easy to nd, themust always think of that.
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EDITORIAL
By Marjorie Dioneda
Photo by Ma. Carmela Almarinez
ADAMSON UNIVERSITY
PROHIBITED DYED HAIR
FOR ALL STUDENTS. Many
ID's were conscated and
were sent to the Oce of
Student Aairs (OSA). They
were asked to write a letter
noted by the Dean and the
Chairperson of their respec-
tive College/Department and
signed by their parents. They
were also asked to photo-
copy their parents' ID at-
tached to the letter. And
when the student concerned
has complied with the rules implemented, the OSA Director, Ms. Ma. Elena Estares, will check your hair if
it's already recolored, otherwise the ID will not be given back.
Many students violently reacted with this
policy, some saying, "It makes no sense prohibit-
ing dyed hair!" They were asking too, "Does it
aect our studies?" But still, they don't have a
choice but to follow the rules. The OSA an-
swered that Adamson Univerisy is a Catholic
school and that they should act and look proper-
ly. They should follow proper decorum inculding
haircut, proper dress codes, etc. The said ocealso stated that they are just trying to make Ad-
amson University a better school starting with
the students' behavior.
With this policy, the students promised
after getting their ID that they will not commit
any similar violation again.
QUIZ BEE / P2
and was hosted by Ms. Rose Anne Guttierez, AUYEA
President and Ms. Karen Mae Leron AUYEA Vice-
President. The set of judges were Dr. Rosalie Meriales,
Prof. Imelda Adobo and two alumni students of the
College of Education. All the questions in the Quiz Bee
compromised of general education subjects and pro-
fessional education subjects. Each group has dierent
variations due to dierent subject specializations. The
team leaders were the following: Kenneth Plata-
English, Nikki Ytac-Math, Adrian Villaor-Social Sci-
ence, Zeus Arjona-English, and Karen Ann Gral-SPED.
After the competition, the points of each group delib-
erated and the group of Mr. Arjona won.
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T
The Rose TreeA One-Syllable Story
itera
Street CatScrambling for dinnerThe spotted scrawny cat dashedTo catch its food, it was no bother
To eat the critter, the cat made a slash
Light footed, it jumps up on your windowLicking its filthy pawsStretching out in the meadowGetting soil stuck under its tiny hacksaws
Staking out spots under cars and back alleysFleeing from barkers and human feedersSleeping as much as they pleaseNotorious noise makers and roof climbers
By Carmina Fabian
A One-Syllable Stories: Stori
written using mono-syllabic
one-syllable words hence th
name. Meaningful and powerf
writing does not have to conta
impressive words; often, write
are too worried about soundin
intelligent that they focus to
much on "big" words and "bithemes. However, there a
times when simple, direct pro
has more power. For examp
basic words such as bed, eart
stars, bone, yard, house are a
simple words, but they're al
rich with emotional potential.
ISSABELE: A Name Poem
Ma. Carmela Almarinez
Indeed, today was beautiful
Shining she, just like the stars
Sunshine, everyone's light in her
Adored, loved, cherished she was
But tonight with one fatal bang
Else has turned too cold, too dark
Life, always too short not sweet
Endings sometimes too near
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The Two Fat PigsA One-Syllable Story
CORNER
One day, in a far far land, there lived two fat, pink pigs named Carm and Kat. These pigs love toeat cat food. They are the sole pigs in this world that live and like to eat cat food. They sing anddance under a tree of coke to give them drinks. The shout out loud in the midst of the woods on their
pink rough skins. And if they need the sun, they shake their butts off so that the sun would smile at
them. They were both glad to have these things that they do.
Days passed by, Carm got sick. Kat was so sad and did not know what to do. She cried night by
night and through that her pig friend die. She prayed to the gods of Pigs for Carm to be healed. The
night came and Carm said, Oink, oink to Kat. This is a sign that Carm has been healed by the gods
and when Kat prayed, all of it were heard by them. Soon, they both left the leand to see and learn a
new life.
By Darleen Pagayon
I'm in loveMa. Carmela Almarinez
I'm in love. Deeply in love.
With the wind and how it coolly passes through my face.
With the sun and how it shines over everything wonderful.
With the flowers and how it blooms for my eye's feast.
With the grass and how it tickles these wand'ring feet.
With the clouds and how it gently moves above my head.
With the birds and how they sing and fly all around.
With the rain and how it calms the heart and soul.
With the thunder and how it wakes the mind.
With the words and how they tell stories of life.
With the smiles and how they tell what words cannot.
With life and how wonderful it is to live.
And to fall.
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FEATURES
Have you ever left or failed a subject which will cause you not to graduate on time? Never fear, for you
can always take an overload/simultaneous semester. So, what exactly is a overload/simultaneous se
mester? It is a privilege that allows a student to include or enroll one or more subject, although it is
one time opportunity for all students. The technicality of it is, you are allowed to stretch your unit limit. For ex
ample, the maximum amount of units a student can take is thirty, and the subjects you enroll only amount to
twenty-four, if the student les for an overload/simultaneous he/she will be given a chance to enroll for six more
units. As long as you dont have a lot of failing grades or your balance is duly paid, then you can be condent that
you will be granted this chance.
The rst thing you need to do is to write a letter addressed to the University Registrar, Ms. Alejandria
Chua, that indicates your request for permission to have an overload/simultaneous semester. You must have
completed application document that contains you
2x2 picture; written on the le are the subjects you de
sire to take in your current semester. To avail this le
document, you must go to your respective course win
dow, ask for an overload/simultaneous form. He/sh
will give a lengthwise-sized receipt, and you must ge
the signatures of the positions indicated.
After having the receipt signed, you will g
back to the course window and he/she will write th
amount you have to pay. If your student number i
above 2010 you will pay forty pesos, twenty for th
Evaluation of Grades and another twenty for the Tran
script of Records. You will be asked to wait for eigh
working days before claiming your papers.
When you already have the le/document, hav
it photocopied four times. Prepare three more 2x2 I.D
pictures, and attach it to each of the photocopies. F
nally, go back to your department and give them a
the forms for processing.
By Ahlea Pandain
Editor-In
-Chief: Floren Cadorna
Associate Editor-In-Chief: Ahlea Pandain
News Writer: Juhaela Hadjinorr
Features Writer: Jocelyn DignoSports Writer: Marjorie Dioneda
Editorial Cartoonists: Zeus David Arjona
Rhea Rose LalatagPhotojournalists: Ma. Carmela Almarinez
Carmina Fabian
Proofreader/Headlining: Wilfred Glenn CatudSarah Joyce Dizon
Layout: Ma. Carmela Almarinez
Contributors: Darleen PagayonRay Roger de PedroKatrina Angela CloresAngelyn Cruz
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By Joyce Digno
FEATURES
D
R. TEODORA BIAZON ASIDAO, one of the faculty members of the Education Department of th
College of Education, Adamson University is currently taking her last semester of teaching in the sai
institution. She contributed much in the well being of her students for years. Thats why all of he
sudents gave credit to her in her last days at school. The journalist asked her various questions about he
teaching career and here are her answers.
Her plan after her retirement is to continue teaching in the public school. For her, the essence of being
teacher is to be a model to other because even if you are old, you are still being looked at as a good teache
When she was asked of her achievements, she replied, Many graduated under my wings; I had may students
thousands promoted from teacher 1 to head teacher 6. Her contributions to the College are professionals wh
nished under her tutelage and the most memorable lesson that she taught throughout her teaching career i
attitude. She said, Attitude is number one; good attitude because everything follows, it will fall into the righ
places when you start it. According to her, she decided to be a teacher because it runs in the blood. The mos
important factor that motivated her to teach are the people around her. Shes happy in dealing with people
especially children. For her, To be a teacher is the most prestigious profession that she knows so she decided t
be one. The challenges that she encountered during her teaching career goes hand on hand from time coguitio
takes place to them. She gave some advice for teachers and for future educators. To mention a few:
Physical maintain good health.Emotional dont be temperamental, hold on to your emotions.
Intellectual be prepared for the lesson to be dicussed. Gain mastery of the subject.
Social- Interpersonal relationship (IPR). Go out of the box.
She also gave some tips on how to become a good teacher and role model:
Walk the talk. Do what you preach. Have a good attitude. Master your craft. Be trustworthy. Be credible
Be honest. Be inspiring.Be values-oriented
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SPORTS
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National University STANDS OUT in the
UAAP Cheerdance Competition
Photo by Ralph Nataniel Lee, Solar Sports
Having an Arabian-themed routine in the annual spectacle at the packed Mall of Asia Arena last September 15
2013, the NU Pep Squad beat the 7 other teams in the UAAP Season 76 scoring 696.5 points. NU Pep Squad
stopped the University of the Philippines from having their 4 -peat wins in the UAAP history, scoring 620.
points with their party-inspired performance. De La Salle Animo Squad also got the third place scoring 596.
with their military outt as they returned to the podium after a one year absence.
The Bulldogs Pep Squad showed everyone their awless stunt and from perfect lifts to complex ye
sturdy pyramids. The Bulldogs who trained for ve months amazed the viewers with their Arabian Night
theme.The champion squad got P340, 000.00 in cash from sponsor Samsung while UP and La Salle received
P200, 000.00 and P140, 000.00, respectively. For the other special awards the NU still got the Group Stun
Competition and the Far Eastern University and UST nished second and third, respectively. La Salles Ana De
Leon was named this years Samsung Stunner.
The complete list winners for the 2013 UAAP Season 76 Cheerdance Competition:
Champion: NU Pep Squad1st runner-up: UP Pep Squad
2nd runner-up: DLSU Animo Squad
Far Eastern UniversityAdamson University
University of the East
University of Santo Tomas
Ateneo De Manila University
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THE MIAMI HEAT won their rst back to back championship and winning their 3rd championship
in franchise history. It was a dog ght between two teams and in the late fourth quarter the
Spurs capitalized on the Heat turnovers grabbing the lead. The game plan of the Spurs was to
control the pace of the game and not to let the reigning MVP, Lebron James, to enter the paint
to make him shoot jumpshots. In the dying minutes of the fourth quarter, Lebron James capital-
ized on the miss matcher with him hitting all clutch shots in the paint. The X-factor for Miami
came from the bench with their small forward/forward sharpshooter Shane Battier which has an
o series but in the most important game of his life he help the team carry the scoring load with
18 points with 6-8 shooting from three point range. Coach Erick Spoelstra said it was a team
eort. Dwayne Wade is also a factor nishing with a double -double nishing with 23 points and
10 rebounds, 6-12 attempts. Thou falling short, Tim Duncan the big fundamental is a star in every
way scoring 24 points and grabbing 12 rebounds and with the youngster Kawhi Leonard who is
set to be a rising star nished with 19 points and 16 rebounds with the costly turnovers from their
veteran guard Manu Ginobili cost the game for them. Tony Parker is not a factor to this game hewas o and not physically on his game.
Though James was the MVP, Ray Allen hit the most important three of his life Allen is
known to be the greatest shooter today. Allen hit the corner three in the dying minutes of the
game that changed the course of the over time period. James took his back to back Finals MVP
nished with 37 points 12 rebounds and 4 steals joining the elite class of players winning back to
back Season MVP and Finals MVP.
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